December 7, 2025 5:49 PM

Armed Forces Flag Day: PM Modi expresses gratitude to defence personnel

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed his gratitude to the armed forces on the occasion of Armed Forces Flag Day and appealed to citizens to contribute to the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund, which supports war-disabled personnel, Veer Naris and their dependents. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, "On Armed Forces Flag Day, we express our deepest gratitude to the brave men and women who protect our nation with unwavering courage. Their discipline, resolve and spirit shield our peopl...

December 7, 2025 10:56 AM

PM Modi expresses grief over fire mishap in Goa’s Arpora

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday condoled the loss of lives in a fire mishap at a restaurant-cum-club in north Goa's Arpora, and announced financial assistance for the victims. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "The fire mishap in Arpora, Goa is deeply saddening. My thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover at the earliest. Spoke to Goa CM Dr. Pramod Sawant Ji about the situation. The State Government is providing all possible assistance to those affe...

December 7, 2025 5:53 PM

India and Russia rewrite global trade as PM Modi, Putin push for three economic connectivity projects

While the West lectures New Delhi and Moscow on partnerships, the two capitals just signed the future in ink and steel. On 4 and 5 December in India, President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not just exchange pleasantries; they accelerated three strategic corridors that together shave more than 16,000 kilometres and up to 40 days off the journey between Indian factories and Russian resources. PM Modi and Putin agreed to turbo-charge the International North-South Transport ...

December 7, 2025 5:53 PM

India is becoming key growth engine of global economy: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2025 in New Delhi, asserting that India is emerging as a key growth engine for the global economy and is demonstrating confidence amid global uncertainty. PM Modi noted the presence of prominent national and international delegates and acknowledged the contributions of the Hindustan Times team. He recalled suggestions he had made during a previous visit and expressed satisfaction that they were implemented,...

December 6, 2025 3:00 PM

Ninth edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha to be held in January 2026; registrations open on MyGov portal

The 9th edition of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s interactive programme, Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC 2026), is scheduled to take place in January 2026, the Education Ministry said on Saturday. The event brings together students, teachers, and parents from across India and abroad to discuss exam stress and celebrate examinations as an important part of life. According to the Ministry, the registrations for participation are open on the MyGov portal ([https://innovateindia1.mygov.in/](https://inno...

December 6, 2025 5:41 PM

May his ideals keep lighting path to Viksit Bharat: PM Modi pays tribute to Dr B.R. Ambedkar on Mahaparinirvan Diwas

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tribute to Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar on Mahaparinirvan Diwas, recalling his enduring contributions to justice, equality and constitutional values. The Prime Minister said Ambedkar’s unwavering commitment to human dignity and democratic principles continues to shape India’s national journey. Sharing his thoughts on X, PM Modi wrote: “Remembering Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar on Mahaparinirvan Diwas. His visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to ju...

December 5, 2025 5:27 PM

Amidst global challenges, India-Russia friendship remained steadfast like a pole star: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a joint statement with Russian President Vladimir Putin, praised his visionary leadership for strengthening India-Russia relations. PM Modi said that the India-Russia relationship had remained stable through global challenges and that mutual trust had helped both countries strengthen long-standing cooperation. He thanked President Putin for his role in developing the partnership over the past two decades. He made the remarks on Friday after the 23rd India-Russia...

December 5, 2025 5:01 PM

23rd India-Russia annual summit: PM Modi, President Putin hold talks at Hyderabad House

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held extensive talks at Hyderabad House during the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, said the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). Both leaders discussed all aspects of India-Russia relations which are deep-rooted and multifaceted. They reaffirmed mutual commitment to further strengthen the special and privileged strategic partnership between India and Russia. They also discussed regional and global issues of mutual interest. The l...

December 5, 2025 12:34 PM

From Moscow to Rajghat: President Putin honours Mahatma Gandhi ahead of India-Russia Summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat on Friday, shortly after receiving a ceremonial welcome and tri-services Guard of Honour at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Putin laid a wreath, offered floral tributes at the memorial to the Father of the Nation, and signed the visitors’ book. He was accompanied by Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh during the visit. Putin is in India for a two-day State visit, his first in four years, at the invitation ...

December 5, 2025 5:08 PM

Putin receives ceremonial welcome, Tri-Services Guard of Honour at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Russian President Vladimir Putin received a ceremonial welcome and tri-services Guard of Honour at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday. He was welcomed by President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. After the national anthems of both countries were played, Putin inspected the Guard of Honour. The Russian President is on a two-day State visit to India at the invitation of PM Modi. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Delhi LG V. K. Saxena, Chief of Defence Staff Gen...