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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted everyone at the forefront of research and innovation to defeat the coronavirus. On National Technology Day, our nation salutes all those who are taking advantage of technology to make a positive difference in the lives of others, said PM Modi.
“Today, technology is helping many in efforts to rid the world of COVID-19. I salute all who are at the forefront of research and innovation on ways to defeat the coronavirus. May we continue to harness technology to create a healthier world and a better planet. ” PM Modi said in a tweet.
Modi said he hoped humanity will continue to take advantage of technology to create a better and healthier planet.
Meanwhile, the total number of coronavirus cases in the country has increased to 67,152, while the number of deaths rose to 2,206, according to data from the Union Ministry of Health. Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Delhi are among the most affected states.
National Technology Day marks the anniversary of underground nuclear tests conducted in Rajasthan’s Pokhran.
He also recalled the “exceptional achievement” of the country’s scientists in conducting the 1998 Pokhran nuclear tests.
On this day in 1998, India successfully conducted the first of its five nuclear tests under then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
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