PM Modi announces ex-gratia for victims of Karnataka beach tragedy

May 25, 2026 10:05 AM

PM Modi announces ex-gratia for victims of Karnataka beach tragedy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed deep grief over the drowning tragedy in Karnataka’s Karwar district. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “Deeply pained to hear about a mishap in Karwar district, Karnataka. My condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover at the earliest.” PM Modi also announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the next of kin of each deceased person, while those injured...

PM Modi celebrates Diwali with soldiers aboard INS Vikrant off Goa coast

October 20, 2025 2:10 PM

PM Modi celebrates Diwali with soldiers aboard INS Vikrant off Goa coast

Prime Minister Narendra Modi continued his tradition of celebrating Diwali with armed forces personnel on Monday, visiting the INS Vikrant off the coast of Goa and Karwar. Interacting with the naval personnel, PM Modi expressed his gratitude for being able to celebrate the festival of lights with the soldiers. “Today, on one side I have infinite horizons, infinite sky, and on the other side I have this giant, INS Vikrant, embodying infinite powers. The glow of the sun’s rays on the ocean...