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October 31, 2026 1:57 PM

Centre announces Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak for 490 personnel

A total of 490 personnel from various States and Union Territories, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Central Police Organisations (CPOs) have been awarded the Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak for 2026, the Ministry of Home Affairs said on Saturday. The award recognises excellence in police operations, outstanding investigative work, exceptional performance, intelligence services and contributions to forensic science. It aims to promote high professional standards and boost the morale o...

October 31, 2026 11:08 AM

PM Modi inaugurates, lays foundation stone for development projects worth over ₹400 crore in Ekta Nagar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated, laid the foundation stone and dedicated to the nation several development projects worth over ₹400 crore in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, aimed at strengthening infrastructure and boosting tourism in the region. The projects include a sewage and water treatment plant, facade lighting, upgradation of Narmada Ghat, an IRCTC hotel, and the Rainforest, Unity and Eco Trail at Ekta Nagar. The Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone for several pro...

October 31, 2026 9:26 AM

PM Modi pays homage to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary, saying he dedicated his life to the creation of a strong, prosperous, and capable India. The prime minister also said that Patel's sacrifice and devotion in the service of India serve as a great source of inspiration for building a developed and self-reliant India. "Heartfelt tributes Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the pioneer of 'Akhand Bharat' and the Iron Man of the country, on his birth ...

October 30, 2026 4:58 PM

PM Modi unveils projects worth over Rs 14,000 crore in Banaskantha, releases PM-KISAN instalment

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated, dedicated and laid the foundation stones for development projects worth over Rs 14,000 crore in Gujarat’s Banaskantha and released more than Rs 18,000 crore to about 10 crore farmers under PM-KISAN. Addressing a public gathering, he described farmers as among the strongest pillars of a Viksit Bharat and said their welfare and empowerment remained a government priority. More than Rs 1,000 crore from the latest PM-KISAN instalment reached ove...

October 30, 2026 4:16 PM

‘Service to people leads to service to nation’: PM Modi pledges lifelong dedication, highlights farmer welfare in Gujarat’s Banaskantha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said he would remain dedicated to serving people until his last breath, as he addressed a public gathering in Gujarat’s Banaskantha and announced the transfer of more than Rs 18,000 crore to nearly 10 crore farmers under the latest PM-KISAN instalment. The Prime Minister inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for development projects worth over Rs 14,000 crore during his visit, with initiatives aimed at supporting farmers, livestock rearers, women an...

October 30, 2026 3:28 PM

PM Modi inaugurates Rs 325-crore bovine breeding centre in Gujarat’s Banaskantha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the Bharat Bovine Breeding and Research Centre (BBBRC), aimed at improving indigenous cattle breeds and enhancing milk production, at Bhildi in Gujarat’s Banaskantha district. The PM, who arrived in the town as part of his two-day visit to the state, took a tour of the centre and interacted with officials to understand the functioning of the facility. Spread across 127 acres and built at Rs 325 crore, the BBBRC has been established by Banas ...

October 30, 2026 3:29 PM

PM Modi holds roadshow in Gujarat’s Banaskantha ahead of unveiling projects worth over Rs 14,000 crore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a roadshow in Gujarat’s Banaskantha district, receiving an enthusiastic welcome from crowds gathered along the route as he began his two-day visit to the state. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi accompanied the Prime Minister during the roadshow. During his October 30–31 visit, PM Modi is scheduled to inaugurate, dedicate and lay the foundation stones for development projects worth over Rs 14,000 crore in Ban...

October 30, 2026 9:06 AM

PM Modi to Release ₹18,690 Crore+ to Over 9.34 Crore Farmers Under PM-KISAN on October 30

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 24th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) at Banaskantha, Gujarat, on 30 October. The instalment will transfer more than ₹18,690 crore directly to the bank accounts of over 9.34 crore farmers across the country. The Prime Minister will also dedicate to the nation 521 units established under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) to strengthen agricultural storage, processing, and related infrastructure, and inaugurate ...

October 29, 2026 3:53 PM

PM Modi to visit Gujarat on October 30-31, launch projects worth over ₹14,400 crore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat on October 30 and 31 to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for development projects worth over ₹14,400 crore in Banaskantha and Ekta Nagar. The visit will also feature the release of the 24th instalment of the PM-KISAN scheme, the launch of railway services and celebrations marking the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. On October 30, the Prime Minister will visit the Bharat Bovine Breeding and Research Centre (BBBRC) and ...

October 28, 2026 10:45 PM

PM Modi Reviews Infrastructure Projects Worth Over ₹16,000 Crore Across 31 States and UTs at 54th PRAGATI Meeting

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired the 54th meeting of PRAGATI, the ICT-enabled, multi-modal platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation, at Seva Teerth, reviewing infrastructure projects across Railways, Ekta Malls and Drug Parks worth over ₹16,000 crore across 31 States and Union Territories. The platform brings together the Central and State Governments to address implementation bottlenecks and improve the delivery of projects and welfare schemes, according ...