Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:59am on 15 Aug 2025,Friday India
During his 79th Independence Day address on August 15, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a strong message in response to steep tariffs recently imposed by the U.S. under Donald Trump. Modi vowed to stand “like a wall” against any policy threatening India’s farmers, fishermen, or cattle rearers, even at personal cost. He underscored his government’s commitment to safeguarding rural livelihoods while advancing self-reliance through the Make in India initiative. Emphasizing resilience over “economic selfishness,” Modi urged the nation to face global challenges with courage and unity, positioning India as a self-sustaining and determined global economic player. (PC: Mint)
