Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:10am on 15 Aug 2026,Saturday India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day address from the Red Fort on August 15, 2026, placed Gen Z and Yuva Shakti at the centre of India’s development agenda. Speaking after recent student protests over examination paper leaks, Modi highlighted the aspirations of young Indians and announced measures aimed at expanding opportunities for them. He outlined a seven-point ‘Saptdhara’ reform framework covering key areas of national development. Modi also warned against what he termed “dimaagi Naxal”, urging the country to identify and isolate forces he said influence minds against India’s interests. The speech combined youth outreach, reforms and national security concerns. (PC: India Today)
