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January 9, 2025 9:06 AM

Prime Minister Modi to inaugurate 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, launch special train today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention in Odisha on Thursday. He will also remotely flag off the inaugural journey of the Pravasi Bharatiya Express. PM Modi arrived in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday, where he was welcomed by Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, and Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan at the airport. The Centre is organising the PBD convention in collaboration with the Odisha state governme...

January 9, 2025 8:54 AM

Prime Minister Modi expresses grief over loss of lives in Tirupati stampede

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed deep sorrow over the demise of the individuals who lost their lives in a tragic stampede that occurred near Vishnu Nivasam in Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati. PM Modi stated that the state government is providing all possible assistance to the victims of the incident. In a social media post on X (formerly Twitter), the Prime Minister's Office wrote, "Pained by the stampede in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. My thoughts are with those who have lost their n...

January 6, 2025 9:26 AM

Prime Minister Modi sets ball rolling for India to become world’s 2nd largest metro rail network

With Prime Minister Narendra Modi laying the foundation for multiple urban railway development projects worth over Rs 12,200 crore in Delhi on Sunday, India is well on track to become the second-largest metro rail network in the world, according to a statement by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs on Sunday. The country has already become home to the third-largest metro network in the world, covering over 1,000 km across 11 states and 23 cities, providing millions of people in the countr...

January 3, 2025 10:13 AM

PM Modi to inaugurate, lay foundation stone of multiple development projects in Delhi today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit newly constructed flats for the dwellers of Jhuggi Jhopri (JJ) clusters under the In-Situ Slum Rehabilitation Project at Swabhiman Apartments, Ashok Vihar, Delhi, at around 12:10 PM, on Friday (January 3). At around 12:45 PM, he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects in Delhi. The Prime Minister will inaugurate the 1,675 newly constructed flats for the dwellers of JJ clusters and also hand over keys to eligible benef...

December 20, 2024 9:20 AM

PM Modi attends Christmas celebrations at Union Minister George Kurian’s residence

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday attended the Christmas celebrations at the residence of Union Minister George Kurian and interacted with eminent members of the Christian community, highlighting the spirit of cultural inclusivity and celebration. The event provided a platform for PM Modi to engage with prominent figures from the Christian community, reinforcing the government's commitment to fostering strong ties with the religious group. In a post on social media platform X, PM Modi s...

December 16, 2024 4:31 PM

India and Sri Lanka sign key MoUs to strengthen bilateral ties

India and Sri Lanka signed several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) in New Delhi on Monday, aimed at expanding cooperation across multiple sectors. The agreements were signed in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is on a three-day state visit to India. During a joint press conference, PM Modi highlighted India's ongoing support to Sri Lanka, saying that India has provided $5 billion in lines of credit and grant assistance to th...

December 3, 2024 9:01 AM

PM Modi to dedicate successful implementation of three new criminal laws to Nation at Chandigarh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with Union Home Minister Amit Shah will witness the practical application of three laws, demonstrating how they are already reshaping the criminal justice landscape. A live demonstration will showcase how newly introduced digital platforms like e-Sakshya, Nyay Setu, Nyay Shruti and e-Summons have streamlined law enforcement, judicial procedures and evidence management by simulating a crime scene investigation. These applications have been developed by the Nat...

December 2, 2024 5:46 PM

PM Modi attends ‘The Sabarmati Report’ screening at Parliament’s Auditorium

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the screening of the film 'The Sabarmati Report' at the Balyogi Auditorium in Parliament House on Monday afternoon. Accompanying him were Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi. Several prominent leaders, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also atteneded the screening. The film, starring Vikrant Massey, is based on the tragic burning of the ...

December 2, 2024 8:59 AM

PM Modi says, key discussions held on national security challenges at DG-IG Conference

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that key discussions were held on national security and cybercrime challenges at the DG-IG Conference held in Odisha’s Bhubaneswar. “Extensive deliberations continued on the second day of the DGP/IGP Conference in Bhubaneswar. Key discussions on national security challenges, urban policing and new-age threats like cybercrime and AI misuse featured prominently throughout the conference,” PM Modi wrote on X after addressing the 59th All India Conference of ...

November 29, 2024 3:11 PM

‘One Nation One Subscription’ scheme approved to spur research and development

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved One Nation One Subscription, a new Central Sector Scheme for providing country-wide access to scholarly research articles and journal publication. PM Modi has time and again pointed out the importance of research and development in our country in the Amrit Kaal. The scheme will be administered through a simple, user friendly and fully digital process. This will be a “One Nation One Subscription” facility for the govern...