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August 10, 2025 3:11 PM

PM Modi lauds phenomenal participation in Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed happiness over the “phenomenal” participation in the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign, saying it reflects the deep patriotic spirit that unites the people of India and their unwavering pride in the Tricolour. He also encouraged citizens to continue sharing their photos and selfies on harghartiranga.com. In a post on X, the Ministry of Culture said, “We are elated to see the enthusiasm surrounding the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign. From Kashmir to L...

August 10, 2025 3:07 PM

‘Great day’: PM Modi hails arrival of first freight train to Kashmir Valley

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday lauded the arrival of the first freight train to the Kashmir Valley, calling it a significant milestone in connecting the region to the national freight network. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Great day for commerce and connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir! It will enhance both progress and prosperity." Marking a historic moment in goods transportation for Kashmir, the first freight train arrived in J&K's Anantnag town on Saturday. This also marks the ...

August 8, 2025 6:55 PM

Cabinet approves continuation of Targeted Subsidy for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana consumers for 2025-26 at Rs 12,000 crore

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday approved the continuation of the targeted subsidy of ₹300 per 14.2 kg LPG cylinder - for up to nine refills per year (and proportionately pro-rated for 5 kg cylinders) - for beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) during FY 2025-26. The decision entails an expenditure of ₹12,000 crore. About Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana Launched in May 2016, under the scheme each PMUY beneficiary, adult women from poor...

August 8, 2025 6:53 PM

Cabinet approves ₹30,000 crore compensation to PSU oil firms for domestic LPG losses

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday approved a compensation package of ₹30,000 crore for three public sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) - Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) - to offset losses incurred from selling domestic LPG at regulated prices. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas will oversee the distribution of the compensation among the OMCs, which will be di...

August 8, 2025 6:42 PM

Cabinet approves ₹4,250 crore development push for Assam and Tripura under special packages

The Union Cabinet on Friday approved four new components under the existing Central Sector Scheme of Special Development Packages (SDPs) for Assam and Tripura. The move aims to accelerate socio-economic development in regions that have been historically underserved, with a total Central outlay of ₹4,250 crore. These components are part of the government’s continued efforts to implement the Memoranda of Settlement (MoS) signed with various ethnic groups in both states. The packages are d...

August 8, 2025 6:58 PM

Raksha Bandhan with Modi: Threads of Love, Legacy and Leadership

In India, few festivals evoke the sense of emotional bonding and sacredness like Raksha Bandhan. Traditionally celebrated between brothers and sisters, it is a day when a sister ties a rakhi—a sacred thread—on her brother’s wrist, praying for his well-being, while the brother vows to protect her. But in today’s ever-evolving socio-political and cultural landscape, the symbolism of Raksha Bandhan has grown deeper and broader. It is not merely about blood relations anymore—it is about tr...

August 7, 2025 3:18 PM

Soumya Swaminathan lauds PM Modi’s resolve to ensure farmers’ welfare

Soumya Swaminathan, Chair of the MS Swaminathan Research Foundation and former Deputy Director-General (DDG) at the World Health Organization (WHO), on Thursday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's steadfast commitment to safeguarding the welfare of farmers and his refusal to yield to "any kind of pressures." "Firstly, he (MS Swaminathan) would have been very happy that the Prime Minister gave such a strong message of support for farmers, fishermen, and tribal communities - and that he repeat...

August 6, 2025 3:26 PM

PM Modi hails remarkable growth in India’s handloom sector

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday praised Union Minister of State for Textiles, Pabitra Margherita, for highlighting the impressive progress of India’s handloom sector. In a post on X, the Prime Minister’s Office shared Margherita’s article that described how India is weaving heritage, innovation, and collective effort into a global success story. “Union Minister of State for Textiles, Pabitra Margherita, writes about the growth of the textile sector in Bharat. He explains how,...

August 5, 2025 4:36 PM

Philippines President lauds India’s expanding defence footprint, Brahmos project

Philippines President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday expressed his readiness to work with India towards a free and open Indo-Pacific. He commended the rapid progress of the Philippines’ ongoing defence modernisation and praised India’s expanding indigenous defence capabilities, particularly the BrahMos missile project. Addressing a joint press conference with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, Marcos said the two nations had agreed to strengthen naval and coas...

August 5, 2025 2:09 PM

PM Modi shares article on 11 years of Jan Dhan Yojana: bridging the banking gap for the poorest

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday shared an article highlighting how the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) has transformed access to financial services for India's poorest over the past 11 years. Calling the initiative a milestone in promoting dignity, self-reliance, and economic inclusion, the Prime Minister said that the scheme had bridged the longstanding gap between banks and the unbanked population. “Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana has transformed access to financial s...