October 6, 2026 4:46 PM

Cabinet congratulates PM Modi on 25 years of unbroken leadership

The Union Cabinet on Tuesday passed a resolution congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 25 years of continuous leadership as head of government, highlighting his record in development, welfare, economic reform, national security and diplomacy. The resolution traced the links between PM Modi’s leadership in Gujarat and his tenure as Prime Minister, describing “Nation First” and “Citizen First” as guiding principles. It said three electoral mandates in Gujarat and sup...

October 5, 2026 5:10 PM

Swiss President Guy Parmelin calls India-EFTA trade pact a ‘win-win’, hails India’s growing global role

Swiss President Guy Parmelin has described the India–European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) as a potential “win-win” for both countries, saying strong corporate interest in the pact could boost bilateral trade, investment and employment. Marking the first anniversary of the agreement entering into force in October 2025, Parmelin gave a positive assessment of its implementation following delegation-level talks with Prime Minister Narendra Mod...

October 5, 2026 5:23 PM

PM Modi shares FM Sitharaman’s article highlighting next-gen GST reforms

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday highlighted that the next phase of GST reforms will make compliance easier and improve the refund process, giving businesses greater confidence to invest and grow. Sharing Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s article on X, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said that the next phase of GST reforms will strengthen the foundation for a Viksit Bharat. FM Sitharaman said that next-gen GST is making taxation simpler and more predictable while supporting busin...

October 5, 2026 4:29 PM

India, Switzerland announce five cooperation instruments covering mobility, transport and innovation

India and Switzerland announced five bilateral cooperation instruments covering migration, young professionals, transport infrastructure, scientific research and startup development during Swiss President Guy Parmelin’s State visit to India on Monday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi held wide-ranging discussions with Parmelin at Hyderabad House, reviewing the full spectrum of bilateral relations and ways to deepen cooperation in trade and investment, innovation and artificial intelligence, milit...

October 5, 2026 3:48 PM

India, Switzerland deepen trade, mobility and infrastructure ties; PM Modi highlights $100 billion EFTA investment goal

India and Switzerland have taken important decisions to expand market access for Indian exports and facilitate investment, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday, announcing closer cooperation in infrastructure, mobility, defence, nuclear energy and scientific research following talks with Swiss President Guy Parmelin. Delivering a joint press statement, PM Modi said the India–European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement, which came into force in Octobe...

October 5, 2026 1:02 PM

PM Modi, Swiss President Guy Parmelin hold talks at Hyderabad House

Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Swiss President Guy Parmelin at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Monday for talks on strengthening the India-Switzerland partnership and exploring new areas of cooperation. In a post on X, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said PM Modi warmly received Parmelin, who is on a State visit to India. “A substantive agenda lies ahead as the two leaders are set to discuss the many dimensions of the India-Switzerland partnership and e...

October 4, 2026 12:08 PM

Haryana BJP MLAs meet PM Modi in New Delhi

Haryana BJP MLAs met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence on Saturday and discussed how to serve the public in best way. BJP President Nitin Nabin, Haryana Chief Minister Naib Singh Saini, and BJP national general secretary in-charge of Haryana Smriti Irani attended the meeting. "It was a pleasure meeting all the BJP MLAs from Haryana at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg today. Had a very meaningful interaction with them on several topics," PM Modi said in a post on X. "The meeting included discuss...

October 4, 2026 6:28 PM

PM Modi congratulates Antim Panghal, women’s golf team on Asian Games Silver medals

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated wrestler Antim Panghal and the Indian women’s golf team of Pranavi Sharath Urs, Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar for winning Silver medals at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. Congratulating Antim on her silver medal in the women’s 53kg freestyle wrestling event, PM Modi described her performance as “exemplary” and said he hoped she would continue to bring laurels to the country and inspire other athletes. “Antim Panghal’s Silver...

October 4, 2026 9:01 AM

‘Nation can never forget his valour’: PM Modi pays tribute to Shyamji Krishna Varma on his birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tribute to revolutionary and freedom fighter Shyamji Krishna Varma on his birth anniversary. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “On the occasion of his birth anniversary, heartfelt salutations to the great revolutionary and freedom fighter Shyamji Krishna Varma. He dedicated his entire life to breaking the chains of Mother India's subjugation. The nation can never forget the valour and manly effort he demonstrated in safeguarding the honour of the mother...

October 4, 2026 9:18 AM

PM Modi hails India’s Asian Games heroes after historic Gold rush in hockey, wrestling, cricket and golf

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Indian athletes on their impressive medal-winning performances on Day 14 of the ongoing 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, celebrating historic gold medals in hockey, wrestling, cricket, golf and archery. Congratulating the men’s hockey team on retaining the Asian Games title with a commanding victory in the final, PM Modi highlighted the team’s back-to-back gold medals and fifth overall at the continental event. He also noted the histor...