“We are people who save lives”: PM Modi hails Captain Smit Machchhar

October 2, 2026 5:40 PM

“We are people who save lives”: PM Modi hails Captain Smit Machchhar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday interacted with Captain Smit Machchhar through a video call and commended his courage, patience and presence of mind in protecting passengers during the recent in-flight incident. The Prime Minister began the conversation by enquiring about the Captain’s health and assured him that the entire country was praying for his speedy recovery. Praising Captain Smit for taking critical decisions within fractions of a second despite sustaining serious injuries...

May Goddess Brahmacharini bless everyone with courage, restraint: PM Modi

September 23, 2025 9:44 AM

May Goddess Brahmacharini bless everyone with courage, restraint: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings on the second day of Shardiya Navratri, dedicated to Goddess Brahmacharini, praying for courage and restraint for all devotees. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "On this Navratri, today, millions of salutations at the feet of Mother Brahmacharini! May the Goddess bless all her devotees with courage and restraint." He also shared a devotional song dedicated to the Goddess, featuring visuals of her Brahmacharini form. Literally meaning “devoted ...