February 23, 2026 10:07 PM

Gujarat sets record with over 1 lakh MSME certifications, Dy CM tells Assembly

Gujarat has certified a record 1,00,135 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), marking what the state government described as a significant milestone for the sector, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi told the Gujarat Legislative Assembly on Monday. Participating in the Motion of Thanks on the Governor’s address during the eighth session of the Assembly, Sanghavi said the record certification, achieved on February 19, reflected the state’s sustained policy focus on industrial growth...

February 5, 2026 10:32 PM

PM Modi replies to Motion of Thanks in Rajya Sabha, highlights India’s rapid march towards developed nation by 2047

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday replied to the Motion of Thanks on the President’s Address in the Rajya Sabha, describing the past year as one of “rapid progress” and asserting that India is moving forward “with great speed in the right direction” on its journey towards becoming a developed nation. Beginning his address, the Prime Minister expressed gratitude for the President’s address, saying it was his “privilege to share my sentiments in support of the Motion of Thank...

February 6, 2025 6:27 PM

PM Modi slams Congress, calls ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’ unrealistic for the party

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a sharp attack on Congress during his reply to the motion of thanks to the President's Address in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. He stated that expecting the Congress to embrace the slogan "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas" would be a "huge mistake." In his address, PM Modi described the President's speech as "inspirational" and "effective," adding that it laid out a clear path forward for the nation. He expressed confusion over the opposition's criticism of the phra...

February 4, 2025 11:28 PM

25 crore people lifted out of poverty in last 10 years; 5 crore houses built for poor: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted in Parliament on Tuesday that his government has succeeded in lifting 25 crore people out of poverty in the last 10 years, provided tap water to 16 crore homes, and built 5 crore houses for poor families, as it has been working “tirelessly” to implement schemes for the economic development of the country. Replying to the Motion of Thanks on the President’s address in the Lok Sabha, PM Modi said: "In the past 10 years, people gave us the opportunity...

February 4, 2025 8:02 PM

‘We didn’t give false hopes to the poor but brought real change’: PM Modi’s dig at Congress

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday boasted about his government's achievements in lifting more than 25 crore people out of poverty and criticized the previous Congress governments for misleading the public with false promises. While addressing the Lok Sabha during the Motion of Thanks to the President’s address, PM Modi stated that the grand old party only boasted of poverty eradication for decades but did nothing to bring about real change. “Big change happens and is ensured when peop...

February 4, 2025 7:33 PM

Used money to build India, not ‘Sheeshmahal’: PM Modi jabs Kejriwal’s Delhi model

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that his government has consistently strived to uplift the living standards of people as well as enhance their financial power, unlike the previous governments which focused on filling their own coffers and letting corruption thrive under their watch. Replying to the Motion of Thanks on President's address, PM Modi cited many public-driven projects and schemes to harness the country’s resources and said that his government used the money to build t...

February 4, 2025 11:39 AM

PM Modi to respond to Motion of Thanks debate in Lok Sabha today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to reply to the Motion of Thanks to the President’s address in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, marking the fourth day of the Budget session of Parliament. His address follows a speech by Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, who on Monday launched a sharp attack on the NDA-led central government. During his address in the lower house, Gandhi criticized the Modi government’s 'Make in India' initiative, claiming it had failed to revive the manufacturing sector. He p...

July 3, 2024 5:27 PM

Agencies given free hand to take strict action against corrupt: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said he had given a free hand to agencies to take stringent action against corruption and there will be no interference from the government. Replying to the debate on the motion of thanks in Rajya Sabha, PM Modi said that corruption is a termite that has hollowed out the nation and he is working wholeheartedly to free the country of the menace. He said no corrupt will be able to escape the law. "I would like to say without hesitation that I have given...

September 16, 2024 4:15 PM

Lok Sabha adjourned sine die, House adopts motion against opposition

The Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die on Tuesday following a contentious session that saw the adoption of a motion condemning opposition behavior during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address. The adjournment came after the House passed the motion of thanks on the President's address, which included PM Modi's reply to the debate. Throughout the Prime Minister's speech, opposition members persistently raised slogans concerning the situation in Manipur, creating a tense atmosphere in the chamber. ...

September 16, 2024 4:15 PM

”Jiske darshan hote hai uske pradarshan nahi hote hai”: PM Modi targets Rahul Gandhi over Lok Sabha speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a passionate defense of Hinduism in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, responding to recent comments made by Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi. In his reply to the debate on the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address, PM Modi accused the opposition of conspiring to falsely portray Hindus as violent. “Today, there is a conspiracy to falsely accuse Hindus, a serious conspiracy is unfolding. It has been said that Hindus are violent. This is your culture, this is y...