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August 5, 2026 12:31 AM

Rajya Sabha MP Nitish Kumar meets PM Modi

Rajya Sabha MP and former Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his office chamber in Parliament House. Sharing details of the meeting on X, Nitish said, "Today, I paid a courtesy visit to the Hon'ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, at his office in Parliament House, New Delhi." The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) also acknowledged the meeting in a post on X, stating, "Rajya Sabha MP Shri Nitish Kumar Ji met PM Narendra Modi ear...

August 4, 2026 5:26 PM

PM Modi, Union Ministers condole demise of D.Y. Patil

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several senior Union Ministers on Tuesday mourned the demise of renowned educationist, philanthropist and former Governor Dr. Dnyandeo Yashwantrao Patil, who passed away in Kolhapur after a prolonged illness. He was 90. A recipient of the Padma Shri in 1991, Patil served as the Governor of Tripura, Bihar and West Bengal and was widely respected for building one of India's leading educational networks through the D.Y. Patil Group. Over the years, he established n...

August 5, 2026 12:03 AM

PM Modi, Union Ministers extend birthday wishes to Puducherry CM N. Rangasamy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several Union Ministers on Tuesday extended birthday greetings to Puducherry Chief Minister N. Rangasamy, praising his leadership and contributions to the development of the Union Territory. In a post on X, PM Modi wished Rangasamy good health and a long life, while appreciating his governance. "Best wishes to the Chief Minister of Puducherry, Shri N. Rangasamy Ji on his birthday. His experienced and development-oriented leadership has benefitted the people of ...

August 4, 2026 10:15 AM

NDA Parliamentary Party’s meeting today to finalise strategy for last leg of Monsoon Session

The NDA parliamentary party’s meeting ‘Mangal Milan’ is being held at the Parliament Library Building (PLB) today to chalk out the ruling alliance’s floor strategy for the remaining 10 days of the Monsoon Session. A note, circulated among all National Democratic Alliance (NDA) members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha by the office of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Parliament, said, “All Hon'ble NDA Members of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha are requested to kindly make it convenient to a...

August 3, 2026 3:27 PM

PM-Vidyalaxmi strengthens India’s journey towards inclusive education

Education is among the most powerful instruments of social transformation. It can change the trajectory of an individual, empower families and communities and provide the foundation for a more capable and equitable nation. Yet, for millions of young Indians, the journey from academic merit to higher education is often constrained not by ability, but by affordability. The Government of India's growing emphasis on educational inclusion seeks to bridge precisely this gap by ensuring that financial ...

August 2, 2026 5:43 PM

PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh pay tributes to Pingali Venkayya on his 150th birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid tributes to Pingali Venkayya on his 150th birth anniversary, remembering his pivotal contribution to designing India's National Flag and his service to the nation. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Tributes to Pingali Venkayya Ji on his 150th birth anniversary. He is remembered for his invaluable role in giving our nation the Tricolour. May his efforts always inspire people to serve our country with...

August 2, 2026 6:30 PM

PM Modi launches ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan’, calls for nationwide movement against substance abuse

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched the 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan', a nationwide campaign aimed at mobilising young people against substance abuse, and called upon every citizen to join the movement to build a drug-free India. Addressing more than one crore youth connected through a nationwide video conference from over 28,000 locations, the Prime Minister said the campaign was not only about individual well-being but also about the welfare of families, soci...

August 2, 2026 12:35 PM

PM Modi to launch ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan’ today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan' on Saturday at 11 a.m. via video conferencing, marking the beginning of a 100-week nationwide Jan Bhagidari campaign against substance abuse. The initiative aims to inspire young people to stay away from substance abuse and encourage them to become ambassadors of positive social change in their communities. The campaign will run for 100 weeks, with weekly activities to be organised every Sunday acr...

August 2, 2026 8:57 AM

PM Modi inaugurates Swami Vivekananda Cultural Youth Centre in Mysuru, calls youth key to India’s future

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Youth Centre – Viveka Smaraka in Mysuru, Karnataka, describing Swami Vivekananda as the true embodiment of India's spirit and asserting that the country's youth are driving its economic and technological transformation. Addressing a gathering after inaugurating the centre, PM Modi said the responsibility of turning Swami Vivekananda's vision of India into reality now rests with the present generation. He said ...

August 1, 2026 12:47 AM

PM Modi urges people to guide the ‘misguided’, says abuses never solve anything

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday appealed to society to guide rather than punish people who have gone astray, saying that abuses never solve anything and that "misguided children" should be given an opportunity to learn from their mistakes and reform. In a video message shared on X, the Prime Minister referred to the recent incident at Jantar Mantar, where abusive language was used against him and his late mother. He said the episode had been witnessed by people across the country and the...