India, July 20 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the country has achieved numerous milestones on the national and international stage and even in space, describing it as India's moments of great pride. He also said the crisis in West Asia, has created Numerous obstacles and crises in every sector, such as petrol, diesel, LPG, fertiliser, but India has remained the fastest-growing major economy in the world with 7.7% growth.

In his customary address before Parliament commences, the PM made a pointed reference to the youth, their aspirations and their contributions. His statement came in the backdrop of the ongoing protest by the CJP over irregularities in the conduct of examinations and paper leaks.

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