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October 25, 2026 12:24 PM

e-Sanjeevani Records Nearly 50 Crore Teleconsultations, Says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted the role of digital technology in expanding healthcare access, noting that the national telemedicine platform e-Sanjeevani has facilitated nearly 50 crore teleconsultations across the country. Addressing the latest episode of his monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’, the Prime Minister said the platform demonstrated how technology could simplify everyday life and connect people in remote regions with medical expertise. PM Modi said the m...

October 25, 2026 12:02 PM

PM Modi Highlights Punjab’s ‘Nav Trinjan’ Initiative to Promote Organic Cotton and Traditional Weaving

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted the ‘Nav Trinjan’ initiative in Punjab, which combines organic cotton cultivation with traditional handloom weaving to promote sustainable farming practices and create livelihood opportunities, particularly for women. Speaking during the 139th episode of his monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’, the Prime Minister said India’s traditional skills were being adapted to contemporary needs, creating opportunities to preserve cultural he...

October 25, 2026 12:00 PM

PM Modi Describes 12-Year Journey of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ as a ‘Pilgrimage’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday reflected on the 12-year journey of his monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’, describing it as an opportunity to recognise the contributions of ordinary citizens and calling the experience no less than a pilgrimage. Addressing the 139th episode of the programme, the Prime Minister thanked listeners for their continued support and affection, saying they had been an integral part of the journey and a source of inspiration. Recalling the beginning of �...

October 25, 2026 10:36 AM

PM Modi Hails India’s Best-Ever Performance at Asian Para Games 2026 with 114 Medals

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated India’s para-athletes for delivering the country’s best-ever performance at the Asian Para Games 2026, with a record tally of 114 medals. In a message shared on X, the Prime Minister described the achievement as a moment of immense pride and joy for the nation. He praised the determination of the Indian contingent, noting that every athlete had contributed to the historic performance and inspired countless Indians. India finished fourth in the...

October 25, 2026 9:35 AM

Sudarsan Pattnaik Creates 8-Foot Sand Sculpture in Puri to Welcome PM Modi

Renowned sand artist and Padma Shri awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik has created an eight-foot sand sculpture at Puri Beach to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of his visit to Odisha on Sunday. The artwork combines Odisha's cultural heritage with India's growing digital infrastructure, highlighting the inauguration of the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Data Centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute in Bhubaneswar. The sculpture features the iconic Konark Wheel alongside a sand recreation r...

October 25, 2026 8:56 AM

PM Modi to Visit Varanasi, Bhubaneswar today; to Inaugurate Garment Facility, RBI Data Centre

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Uttar Pradesh and Odisha on October 25 to inaugurate a garment manufacturing facility in Varanasi, witness the Indian Air Force Day Aerial Display-2026, and inaugurate the Reserve Bank of India's Data Centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute in Bhubaneswar. According to the Prime Minister's Office, the Prime Minister will inaugurate Arvind Limited's new garment manufacturing facility in Varanasi at around 11 AM. At around 1 PM, he will witness the Air ...

October 23, 2026 10:57 PM

PM Modi congratulates Indian para-athletes on medal-winning performances at Asian Para Games

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated Indian para-athletes on their medal-winning performances at the Asian Para Games, praising their achievements across badminton, archery, para-athletics, shooting and swimming. In a series of posts on X, the Prime Minister lauded the athletes for winning medals, setting records and achieving historic milestones at the continental event. Congratulating Thulasimathi Murugesan on winning silver in women’s singles SU5, the Prime Minister wrote ...

October 23, 2026 6:53 PM

UAE’s Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Meets PM Modi in New Delhi

Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the UAE Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 22 on the sidelines of the NDTV World Summit in New Delhi. The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) shared details of the meeting in a post on X, stating, “H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, UAE met Prime Minister ...

October 23, 2026 6:04 PM

UAE Minister of Economy: India-UAE ties built over centuries of trust and familiarity, go beyond formal agreements

Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the NDTV World Summit 2026 in New Delhi. The two sides discussed bilateral friendship and cooperation, and ways to strengthen ties. They also exchanged views on key issues like shifts in the global economy, the role of technology and artificial intelligence in advancing development, and the importance of i...

October 23, 2026 5:40 PM

PM Modi urges unity, self-reliance at Chinmaya Mission event, calls for collective push towards Viksit Bharat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called for uniting society against divisive forces, promoting self-reliance and involving every citizen in the goal of building a developed India by 2047. Addressing the inauguration of the Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav Global Sammelan at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, PM Modi said spiritual, cultural and social organisations had an important role in addressing emerging challenges and advancing national development. “We must unite society against forces that s...