July 9, 2026 10:46 AM

Union Minister Ravneet Singh reviews preparations at Jalandhar Cantt station ahead of PM Modi’s visit

Union Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing Industries Ravneet Singh on Wednesday inspected the redeveloped Jalandhar Cantt Railway Station along with senior officials of the Ferozepur Division to review preparations for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit on July 17. During the inspection, Singh reviewed arrangements for the inauguration of the station redevelopment project and expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Modi and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for the mo...

June 30, 2026 10:29 AM

Centre to provide AI-enabled X-ray machines, other advanced medical equipment to Tripura

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said the Centre would provide several modern medical machines and equipment, including 48 AI-enabled portable handheld X-ray devices, under the Prime Minister's Fund to strengthen healthcare infrastructure in the northeastern state. In a Facebook post, the Chief Minister said that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the Tripura Health and Family Welfare Department in New Delhi on Monday for ...

June 17, 2026 10:11 AM

“I believe culture is the best way Indians can understand Korea”: Korean Ambassador Lee Seong-ho talks about PM Modi’s vision at ‘Aqua Paradiso’ exhibition

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's emphasis on culture as a means of fostering mutual understanding between nations was highlighted by Lee Seong-ho, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to India, on Tuesday as the Korean Cultural Centre opened a touring exhibition of Korean contemporary art, 'Aqua Paradiso', in the national capital. Lee said, "Prime Minister Modi emphasised during the president's (South Korean President Lee Jae Myung) visit last April, culture is the best way to understand each othe...

June 16, 2026 12:32 AM

India’s Viksit Bharat reforms boost Slovak industry confidence, spur investment interest

Industry leaders from Slovakia on Monday expressed strong confidence in India’s economic trajectory and reform agenda under the vision of Viksit Bharat, signaling their intent to expand investments, forge technology partnerships, and deepen business engagement with Indian enterprises. The sentiment emerged during an interaction between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico with leading Slovak business executives representing sectors such as railways, defence, auto...

June 2, 2026 8:13 PM

PM Modi’s Norway visit yielded concrete outcomes, elevated ties to Green Strategic Partnership: Norwegian envoy

Norwegian envoy to India May-Elin Stener on Tuesday described Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Norway as "historic and substantial", saying it delivered concrete outcomes, elevated bilateral ties to a Green Strategic Partnership and advanced economic cooperation through a USD 100 billion investment commitment under the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA). In an interview with ANI, Stener said the visit marked a significant milestone in India-Norway relations...

June 1, 2026 9:29 PM

India, Myanmar Reaffirm Commitment to Stronger Strategic Partnership

India and Myanmar on Monday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, with a focus on trade, connectivity, security cooperation and people-to-people exchanges, during talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing in New Delhi. The discussions took place during President Min Aung Hlaing's official visit to India from May 30 to June 3, his first since assuming office. The two leaders reviewed bilateral relations as well as regional and globa...

May 7, 2026 9:55 AM

PM Modi, Union Ministers change display pictures of social media accounts to mark ‘Op Sindoor’ anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several senior Union Ministers updated their social media profile pictures on Thursday to mark the anniversary of Operation Sindoor. The Prime Minister led the digital tribute on 'X', replacing his display picture with a commemorative image of the operation to honour the courage and legacy of the mission. The move was swiftly followed by members of the Union Cabinet.  India on Thursday is marking the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, a decisive military...

April 23, 2026 8:55 PM

Rajasthan ranks first in e-trade volume on e-National Agriculture Market

The National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) platform is driving transparent, technology-enabled agricultural trade by digitally integrating mandis (wholesale markets) across India. ​ In Rajasthan, 173 mandis are now connected to e-NAM, expanding opportunities for lakhs of farmers and accelerating efficient, transparent agricultural marketing.​ Through e-NAM, farmers in the state can sell their produce to buyers across the country, enabling better price discovery and increased incomes. Launched...

April 23, 2026 7:09 PM

India welcomes France’s visa-free transit for Indian travellers

India on Thursday welcomed France's decision to operationalise visa-free transit for Indian nationals passing through French airports, calling it a step that will ease travel and enhance people-to-people connections. Addressing a weekly media briefing in New Delhi, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that the removal of the transit requirement was agreed upon during the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai...

March 31, 2026 4:02 PM

PM Modi inaugurates Kaynes semiconductor plant in Gujarat, flags push for chip ecosystem

Prime Minister Modi on Tuesday inaugurated a semiconductor plant of Kaynes Technology in Sanand, Gujarat, marking the start of production at the facility and underlining India’s push to build a domestic chip ecosystem. Noting the pace of developments in the sector, the Prime Minister referred to his visit to Sanand on February 28 for the start of production at the Micron facility, saying the back-to-back milestones reflect the momentum in India’s semiconductor journey. The Kaynes facility ...