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September 19, 2026 11:49 AM

PM Modi Inaugurates NGT Conference on Environment, Climate Challenges in New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated a two-day international conference on “The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics” organised by the National Green Tribunal at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. The conference is being held on September 19 and 20 and brings together environmental experts, members of the judiciary, senior government officials and representatives of various environmental institutions from India and abroad. The inaugural session was attended by Chief Justice ...

September 17, 2026 10:28 PM

Delhi CM, city BJP chief, NDMC officials light up 1.25 lakh lamps on PM Modi’s birthday

The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) observed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday as ‘Sewa Diwas’ on Thursday, organising the ceremonial lighting of 1.25 lakh earthen lamps at Vijay Chowk in the evening, an official said. The event was attended by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Union Minister of State and Delhi BJP President Harsh Malhotra and NDMC Vice Chairperson Kuljeet Singh Chahal, along with other state BJP functionaries and leaders. In another event to mark PM Modi’s birthd...

September 17, 2026 9:09 PM

Abhishek Sharma slams 30-ball 100; breaks Rohit Sharma’s record for fastest T20I century by an Indian

Abhishek Sharma on Thursday went past former skipper Rohit Sharma, slamming the fastest T20 International century by an Indian batter off only 30 balls during the third and final match against Afghanistan in New Delhi. The left-handed opener clobbered 10 sixes and nine fours in a whirlwind knock to break Rohit's record -- a 35-ball century which he made against Sri Lanka in December 2017. Scoring at a whopping strike-rate of 317.64, Abhishek eventually fell for 108 off 34 balls with a total of...

September 17, 2026 2:51 PM

PM Modi highlights India’s growing semiconductor ecosystem at SEMICON India 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated SEMICON India 2026 in New Delhi, highlighting the rapid expansion of India’s semiconductor ecosystem and the growing opportunities for innovation, investment and industrial growth. He expressed particular gratitude to the international attendees who had traveled to India to partake in the fifth edition of the summit. "I extend a special welcome to the guests who have come to India from abroad," said PM Modi. The Prime Minister said the eve...

September 17, 2026 1:33 PM

Birthday moment for PM Modi at SEMICON India 2026

The opening session of SEMICON India 2026 briefly turned into a birthday celebration on Thursday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the stage, with the conference hall erupting in applause and wishes of "Happy Birthday" before he began his address. PM Modi, who turned 76 on Thursday, smiled and acknowledged the gathering as the birthday greetings rang through the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre in New Delhi, where he inaugurated the fifth edition of the semiconductor industry conference. The b...

September 17, 2026 12:04 PM

PM Modi inaugurates SEMICON India 2026 at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated the fifth edition of SEMICON India 2026 at Yashobhoomi Convention Centre in New Delhi, marking the start of a three-day national convention on the country's semiconductor and electronics ecosystem. The event, being held from September 17 to 19, will focus on industry engagement, policy direction and international partnerships. India's electronics manufacturing sector has expanded significantly over the last 11 years, with electronics goods p...

September 13, 2026 11:59 AM

India’s BRICS presidency transformed shared vision into win-win collaboration: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said India's BRICS presidency has focused on the four pillars of resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability, and with the support of member countries, the shared vision has been transformed into a “win-win collaboration”. Addressing the open session on the second day of the 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, PM Modi said the BRICS Logistics Supply Chain Cooperation Framework would help make supply chains more reliable and re...

September 13, 2026 11:38 AM

PM Modi welcomes world leaders at Bharat Mandapam ahead of BRICS open session

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday welcomed world leaders at Bharat Mandapam, the venue of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, ahead of the open session on ‘Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability: Shaping the Future for Inclusive Global Growth’. PM Modi welcomed Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung, Burundi President Evariste Ndayishimiye, Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart...

September 13, 2026 9:12 AM

Goyal hails unanimous adoption of New Delhi Declaration at BRICS Summit

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday welcomed the unanimous adoption of the New Delhi Declaration at the 18th BRICS Summit, saying it reflects the grouping’s collective resolve to build a more resilient, innovative, development-focused and equitable partnership. Goyal said the expanded BRICS grouping, with a broader scope and stronger purpose, is amplifying the voice of the Global South. In a post on X, he congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other BRICS leaders on the ad...

September 13, 2026 8:45 AM

Jaishankar Holds Talks With Nigerian, Cuban Counterparts On BRICS Summit Sidelines

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held discussions with Nigerian Foreign Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu and Cuban counterpart Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla on the sidelines of the ongoing 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. Sharing details of his engagements on social media platform X, Jaishankar said, “Nice to meet FM Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu of Nigeria at BRICS India 2026. Our conversation focused on economic cooperation and people-to-people ties.” In another post, Jaishankar said he ha...