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October 23, 2026 10:58 AM

PM Modi congratulates Asian Para Games medallists as Indian para-athletes set records, achieve historic firsts

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Indian para-athletes on their medal-winning performances at the Asian Para Games 2026, praising record-breaking efforts, successful title defences and historic firsts across athletics, swimming, archery, badminton and table tennis. In a series of posts on X, PM Modi highlighted the athletes’ determination, consistency and teamwork, while extending his best wishes for their upcoming competitions. Solairaj Dharmaraj won gold in the men’s long jump T...

October 23, 2026 1:02 AM

Uttarakhand Governor Dhal Singh Bisen Meets PM Modi

The Governor of Uttarakhand, Dr. Dhal Singh Bisen, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said. In a post on X, the PMO stated: “Governor of Uttarakhand, Dr. Dhal Singh Bisen met Prime Minister @narendramodi earlier today.” https://x.com/PMOIndia/status/2113314052101525696?s=20 -PIB Inputs ...

October 23, 2026 12:45 AM

“Achieved several milestones for the first time”: PM Modi hails India’s historic 85-medal haul at Asian Games 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India’s achievement of winning 85 medals at the Asian Games 2026 in Japan. Addressing the NDTV World Summit 2026 on Thursday, PM Modi hailed the women’s recurve archery team for winning maiden team and individual golds, alongside Indian pugilists clinching three boxing gold medals. He praised the young athletes for their outstanding performances and their contribution to India’s sporting success. India finished fourth in the medal standings at th...

October 22, 2026 11:25 PM

PM Modi, Netanyahu Discuss West Asia Situation, Reaffirm India-Israel Strategic Partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a telephone call from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday, with the two leaders discussing recent developments in West Asia and reaffirming their commitment to strengthening the India-Israel Special Strategic Partnership. According to a press release issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the leaders welcomed the sustained momentum in bilateral relations and expressed their shared commitment to further deepening cooperation. They ...

October 22, 2026 11:00 PM

India Hosts Over Half of Global Capability Centres, Ranks Among Top Three AI Ecosystems: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday highlighted India’s growing global capabilities in technology, green energy, semiconductor design and pharmaceuticals, saying the country hosts more than half of the world’s Global Capability Centres (GCCs) and ranks among the top three AI ecosystems. Addressing the NDTV World Summit in New Delhi, he said India’s progress towards self-reliance would strengthen global supply chains and contribute to worldwide prosperity. India’s growth to benefit ...

October 22, 2026 9:31 PM

India seeks inclusive global order based on humanity: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called for a new global order centred on the collective well-being of humankind, stressing that international cooperation must remain effective during crises and that the voice of the Global South must be given its rightful place. Addressing the NDTV World Summit, Prime Minister Modi reflected on the deep fragmentation the world witnessed during the COVID-19 pandemic. “At a time when cooperation was most needed, many nations that had earlier champione...

October 22, 2026 8:04 PM

EAM Jaishankar to visit Azerbaijan on Friday, review bilateral ties

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar will be on an official visit to Azerbaijan on October 23, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday. During his visit, EAM Jaishankar will hold talks with the Azerbaijan counterpart to review bilateral ties between the two nations. On October 16, India’s Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Abhay Kumar, presented his credentials to Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev. During the meeting, Kumar expressed his commitment to working for further stren...

October 22, 2026 8:07 PM

Home Minister Amit Shah Launches ₹8,941-Crore Yamuna Rejuvenation Projects in Delhi, Targets Clean River by May 2029

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Thursday attended the inauguration and foundation-stone-laying ceremony of Yamuna rejuvenation projects worth ₹8,941 crore in Delhi. Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and other dignitaries were present on the occasion. Over 40% Progress Made Towards Yamuna Rejuvenation Addressing the gathering, HM Shah said projects worth nearly ₹9,000 crore had been inaugurated or initiated to clean the Yamuna...

October 22, 2026 6:10 PM

India to Host 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum on October 26–27: Om Birla

The Parliament of India will host the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum on October 26 and 27 in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled to grace the event and meet leaders of visiting delegations. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla announced the above while addressing a press conference at Parliament House on Thursday, describing the Forum as a new chapter in the history of India’s parliamentary diplomacy. The conference will bring together Presiding Officers and...

October 22, 2026 4:41 PM

PM Modi to inaugurate Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav Global Sammelan on October 23

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and address the Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav Global Sammelan at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi at 11 am on Friday. The three-day event, running from October 23 to 25, will bring together more than 9,000 participants from India and abroad. It marks the culmination of year-long celebrations commemorating 75 years of the Chinmaya Mission. Founded by Swami Chinmayananda in 1951 to make the teachings of Vedanta and the Bhagavad Gita accessible to all, the Missi...