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PM Modi urges teachers to curb screen time and address drug use
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with 82 National Award-winning teachers on Teachers' Day 2026 in New Delhi. He advised teachers to curb students' excessive screen time by promoting sports, physical games and creative pursuits. Modi also urged teachers to raise awareness of drug addiction and to watch for signs of substance abuse among students. The Prime Minister highlighted the importance of teachers recognizing each child's strengths and building confidence for public speaking. The interaction was reported by multiple media outlets across the political spectrum.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
L 1 C 15 R 4
- Left (1): The Hindu
- Centre (15 votes, 17 outlets): Amar Ujala, Business Today, Deccan Herald, Greater Kashmir, Hindustan Times, Jansatta · The Indian Express (Indian Express Group — 1 vote), Mathrubhumi English, NDTV, Outlook India, Telangana Today, The Economic Times · The Times of India (Times Group — 1 vote), The Free Press Journal, The Hindu BusinessLine, The New Indian Express, The Print
- Right (4): Aaj Tak, Dainik Jagran, Republic World, Times Now