Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:54am on 21 Sep 2025,Sunday India Global
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking in Bhavnagar, Gujarat, asserted that India’s biggest adversary is its dependence on other nations, urging self-reliance in critical sectors from semiconductors to shipbuilding. His remarks come after the U.S. imposed steep tariffs and announced a USD 100,000 fee for new H-1B visa applicants starting September 21, arguing misuse of the visa program and low wages for American workers. Modi criticised past governmental dependence—on imports, foreign licensing regimes, and limited domestic manufacturing. He stressed that true national strength lies in reducing reliance and boosting domestic capacity in strategic industries. (PC: ANI)
