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March 30, 2026 1:52 PM

PM Modi to visit Gujarat on March 31, launch development projects worth over Rs 20,000 crore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat on March 31, where he will inaugurate major cultural and industrial projects and lay the foundation stone for development projects worth over ₹20,000 crore across multiple sectors. The Prime Minister’s visit will begin in Gandhinagar at around 10 AM, where he will inaugurate the Samrat Samprati Museum at Koba Tirth on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti. Named after Samrat Samprati, a revered figure in Jain tradition, the museum showcases the rich...

February 18, 2026 10:48 AM

Amit Shah unveils equestrian statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Gandhinagar

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday unveiled a 21-foot-tall equestrian statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Gandhinagar, describing the Maratha warrior king as a timeless symbol of courage, self-rule and cultural pride. The statue, constructed by Maharashtra Samaj Gandhinagar, was inaugurated in the presence of Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi and other dignitaries in the state capital Gandhinagar. Addressing the gathering, Shah said the grand statue would inspire generati...

January 13, 2026 8:31 PM

Amit Shah lays foundation stone of India’s second BSL-4 Bio-Containment Facility in Gandhinagar

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday laid the foundation stone of a state-of-the-art BSL-4 Bio-Containment Facility at the Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre in Gandhinagar, marking a major milestone in India’s health security and bio-safety ecosystem. Addressing the gathering, Shah said the project reflects Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision that science and technology should serve as pillars of the nation’s overall development. He described the BSL-4 facility as a “protectiv...

January 12, 2026 4:47 PM

PM Modi invites German universities to open campuses in India, thanks Chancellor Merz for visa-free transit for Indian citizens

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday invited German universities to establish campuses in India, unveiling a comprehensive roadmap on higher education cooperation during German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s official visit. Addressing a joint press conference, PM Modi thanked Chancellor Merz for announcing visa-free transit for Indian passport holders, calling it a significant step that will further strengthen people-to-people ties between the two countries. “The comprehensive roadmap on hi...

January 12, 2026 4:30 PM

India, Germany elevate strategic partnership with wide-ranging agreements

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz reaffirmed their commitment to significantly deepen bilateral ties across defence, economy, technology, climate action and people-to-people exchanges during Merz’s official visit to India, according to a joint statement issued on Monday. Chancellor Merz, who was accompanied by a high-level delegation including 23 leading German CEOs and industry leaders, made his first official visit to India and his first trip to Asia since as...

January 12, 2026 3:23 PM

India is ‘partner of choice’, bilateral ties to be elevated to new level: German Chancellor Merz

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday said that India is a “desired partner” and a “partner of choice” for Germany, while expressing a strong commitment to elevate India-Germany relations to a higher and more strategic level. He also underscored the need to conclude negotiations on the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to unlock the full potential of economic ties between the two countries. Addressing a joint press conference with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Gandh...

January 12, 2026 1:40 PM

PM Modi, German Chancellor Merz meet CEOs to boost bilateral economic ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) from both countries at the India-Germany CEOs Forum in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, with the aim of further strengthening bilateral economic cooperation. Addressing a joint press conference after the meeting, Prime Minister Modi said that bilateral trade between India and Germany has reached an all-time high, surpassing the USD 50 billion mark. He noted that more than 2,000 German companies have a long-...

January 12, 2026 1:29 PM

Close cooperation between Indian, German economies vital for humanity: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday emphasised that close economic cooperation between India and Germany is crucial not only for the two nations but for humanity as a whole. Addressing a joint press conference with German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz during the latter’s official visit to India, the Prime Minister highlighted the deep historical, philosophical and economic ties between the two countries. He noted that Chancellor Merz’s visit coincided with the birth anniversary of Sw...

January 12, 2026 12:05 PM

PM Modi holds delegation-level talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held delegation-level talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the Mahatma Mandir Convention Centre in Gandhinagar, focusing on strengthening cooperation across a wide range of sectors. The meeting took place as part of Chancellor Merz’s first official visit to India, which coincides with the completion of 75 years of India–Germany diplomatic relations and 25 years of the India-Germany Strategic Partnership. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishanka...

January 12, 2026 9:45 AM

PM Modi inaugurates phase 2 of Ahmedabad Metro

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated Phase 2 of Ahmedabad Metro, flagging off metro services from the Mahatma Mandir Metro Station in Gandhinagar, marking a major boost to urban connectivity in Gujarat. Sharing glimpses of the inauguration on X, the Prime Minister said, "Our commitment to boosting Ahmedabad's infrastructure is visible in the various development works initiated. Today, the remaining stretch of Phase 2 of Ahmedabad Metro from Sector 10A to Mahatma Mandir was inaugur...