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August 15, 2025 7:35 AM

PM Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat on 79th Independence Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday visited Rajghat in the national capital and paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi as the country marked its 79th Independence Day. This year's Independence Day theme is 'Naya Bharat,' reflecting the government's vision of achieving 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047. From Rajghat, PM Modi will reach Red Fort and hoist the tricolour and deliver his customary address to the nation - his 12th consecutive Independence Day speech. Upon his arrival at the Red Fort, the Prime Mi...

August 15, 2025 7:29 AM

PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh extend greetings on 79th Independence Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended greetings to the people on the country's 79th Independence Day. In a post on X, PM Modi said: "Wishing everyone a very happy Independence Day. May this day inspire us to keep working even harder to realise the dreams of our freedom fighters and build a Viksit Bharat. Jai Hind!" Union Home Minister Amit Shah also wished countrymen on the 79th Independence Day and urged all the citizens of the country to contribute towards building a developed, sel...

August 15, 2025 7:12 AM

PM Modi to lead 79th Independence Day celebrations with theme of ‘Naya Bharat’ at Red Fort today

The country will celebrate the 79th Independence Day on Friday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the celebrations from the iconic Red Fort in Delhi. The Prime Minister will hoist the National Flag and address the nation from the ramparts of the iconic monument. As the nation is making giant strides towards realising the government's vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047, the theme of this year's celebrations is "Naya Bharat". The celebrations will serve as a platform to commemorate the cont...

August 12, 2025 4:42 PM

Cabinet clears ₹8,146 crore Tato-II Hydro Electric Project in Arunachal Pradesh

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved an investment proposal worth ₹8,146.21 crore for the construction of the 700 MW Tato-II Hydro Electric Project (HEP) in Shi Yomi district of Arunachal Pradesh. The project is expected to be completed in 72 months. With an installed capacity of 700 MW (4x175 MW), the Tato-II HEP will generate an estimated 2,738.06 million units of electricity annually. The power produced will not only...

August 10, 2025 5:50 PM

Success of Operation Sindoor rooted in Make in India: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday attributed the success of Operation Sindoor to the power of technology and Make in India defence initiative. Addressing a gathering in Bengaluru, PM Modi called the city a “symbol of New India’s rise,” blending philosophical heritage with technological prowess. He hailed Karnataka’s talent, particularly Bengaluru’s youth, for their role in the country’s advancements in sectors ranging from IT to defence manufacturing. Referring to the recent O...

August 11, 2025 10:07 AM

Union Minister Bhupender Yadav lauds PM Modi as India’s lion population rises to 891

India’s Asiatic lion population has reached 891, marking a 32% increase since 2020 and more than 70% growth in the past decade, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav announced on World Lion Day celebrations at Barda Wildlife Sanctuary in Gujarat’s Devbhumi Dwarka district on Sunday. Calling the rise an “astounding success of conservation,” Yadav credited the achievement to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, noting his long-standing commitment to Project Lion - first as Gu...

August 10, 2025 3:21 PM

Bengaluru: PM Modi takes Metro ride with students, engages in candid conversation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday took a 19.15-kilometre ride from R.V. Road (Ragigudda) Metro Station to Bommanahalli Metro Station after inaugurating Bengaluru’s Yellow Line Metro services. During the journey, he interacted with girl students, women, Metro workers, and staff. Among those accompanying him were eight children, 16 girl students from government schools, and eight workers who had contributed to the Yellow Line Metro project. Later, the Prime Minister sat with Chief Ministe...

August 10, 2025 4:53 PM

PM Modi purchases Metro ticket, flags off Yellow Line services in Bengaluru

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Yellow Line Metro services at the R.V. Road (Ragigudda) Metro Station on Sunday, connecting Bengaluru’s Central District to the tech hub of Electronics City. Before entering the platform, he purchased a ticket by scanning the QR code at the station. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, and officials from Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) briefed PM Modi about the project. The Prime Minister then flagged...

August 10, 2025 4:46 PM

PM Modi flags off three Vande Bharat trains in Bengaluru

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday flagged off three Vande Bharat Express trains at the Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna (KSR) Railway Station in Bengaluru. He inaugurated the new Vande Bharat service between Bengaluru and Belagavi in Karnataka and boarded the train, interacting with students and children on board. At the inauguration venue, he greeted railway staff and waved to commuters. The Prime Minister also flagged off two other Vande Bharat services - Amritsar to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi ...

August 10, 2025 3:13 PM

PM Modi to inaugurate 184 flats for MPs in New Delhi on Aug 11

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate 184 newly built Type-VII multi-storey flats for Members of Parliament at Baba Kharak Singh Marg in the national capital on Monday at 10 a.m. As part of the inauguration ceremony, the Prime Minister will plant a Sindoor sapling within the residential premises, interact with shramajeevis (workers) who contributed to the project, and address the gathering. The newly developed complex has been designed to be self-sufficient and is equipped with a full r...