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September 16, 2024 3:25 PM

Leading light of Left: Prime Minister Modi mourns Sitaram Yechury’s death

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over the death of Sitaram Yechury, the General Secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), describing him as a "leading light of the Left." Yechury, who passed away on Thursday afternoon at the age of 72 after battling pneumonia, had been admitted to Delhi's All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the Prime Minister acknowledged Yechury’s ability to connect across political lines and praise...

September 16, 2024 3:26 PM

When the chips are down, you can bet on India, says PM Modi at SEMICON India 2024 inauguration

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated SEMICON India 2024 at the India Expo Mart in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday. The three-day conference, running from September 11 to 13, aims to showcase India's ambitious semiconductor strategy and policy, with the ultimate goal of transforming the country into a global hub for semiconductor design and manufacturing. During his inaugural address, Prime Minister Modi expressed gratitude to SEMI members and highlighted India's significance as th...

September 16, 2024 3:26 PM

PM Modi chairs first governing board meeting of ANRF

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the first governing board meeting of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) on Tuesday. The newly established ANRF, created by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation Act 2023, aims to foster a strengthened research ecosystem across the country. During the meeting, several groundbreaking programs were introduced to bolster India's scientific capabilities and global competitiveness. Among the key initiatives announced was the Partnerships for...

September 9, 2024 9:43 PM

Prime Minister Modi to inaugurate SEMICON India 2024 in Greater Noida

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate SEMICON India 2024 on September 11 at India Expo Mart in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The event, scheduled for 10:30 AM, will also feature an address from the Prime Minister. SEMICON India 2024 aligns with the Prime Minister's vision of transforming India into a global hub for semiconductor design, manufacturing, and technology development. The event, taking place from September 11 to 13 under the theme "Shaping the Semiconductor Future," will ...

September 16, 2024 3:30 PM

Prime Minister Modi receives ceremonial welcome at Singapore’s Parliament House

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received ceremonial welcome at Singapore's Parliament House on Thursday. Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong welcomed PM Modi and the two leaders warmly greeted each other. He signed the visitors book at the Parliament House. PM Modi and Lawrence Wong met ministers and delegates from each other's countries. PM Modi, who reached Singapore on Wednesday, is slated to hold numerous engagements in the city-state on Thursday as well. This visit is poised to further bol...

September 16, 2024 3:31 PM

Prime Minister Modi visits Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque during Brunei visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque in Bandar Seri Begawan on Tuesday as part of his landmark visit to Brunei. This visit marks the first-ever bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the Southeast Asian nation, coinciding with the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Brunei. Upon his arrival, Prime Minister Modi was welcomed with a ceremonial reception, where he expressed his enthusiasm for strengthening bilateral ties, particularly i...

September 16, 2024 3:32 PM

Prime Minister Modi to visit Brunei and Singapore next week: MEA

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Brunei from September 3-4, followed by a visit to Singapore from September 4-5, according to Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal. During a weekly media briefing, Jaiswal announced that PM Modi's visit to Brunei comes at the invitation of Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah. This visit marks the first-ever bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Brunei. The visit also coincides with the 40th anniversary of the establi...

September 16, 2024 3:33 PM

Prime Minister Modi to launch mega projects and spark fintech innovation in Maharashtra today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting Maharashtra today (Friday) to lay the foundation stone of the Vadhvan Port project worth around Rs 76,000 crores in Palghar and will also address Global Fintech Fest 2024 in Mumbai. "I look forward to being among the people of Maharashtra tomorrow, 30th August. I will take part in programmes in Mumbai and Palghar. In Mumbai, I will take part in the Global Fintech Fest 2024 at around 11 AM. This platform showcases India's strides in the world of Fint...

September 16, 2024 5:17 PM

PM Modi to chair governing council meeting of NITI Aayog on Saturday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to chair the 9th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog on Saturday at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre, the government think tank announced on Friday. The meeting, centered on the theme "Viksit Bharat@2047," will focus on India's path to becoming a developed nation by 2047. A key agenda item is the discussion of the Approach Paper for the Vision Document on Viksit Bharat @2047. The meeting aims to foster participative governance and collaboration bet...

September 16, 2024 5:17 PM

Kargil Vijay Diwas: Families of soldiers remember their bravery, dedication on 25th anniversary

As the country celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Kargil Vijay Diwas today (Friday), the families of the soldiers remember the bravery and dedication of their loved ones who laid their lives during the war between India and Pakistan at icy heights in 1999. Madhubala, widow of Kargil hero Vinod Kumar, said, "On May 18, 1997, we got married and on June 14, 1999, he lost his life. I feel very good to be here and feel proud." Rajender Kumar, the elder brother of Kargil hero, soldier Bejender Ku...