Prime Minister Narendra Modi

February 18, 2025 1:47 PM

PM’s ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ 2025 edition concludes with toppers’ tips for students

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s highly anticipated and popular programme, 'Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025,' (PPC) reached its grand finale on Tuesday. In the eighth edition of this unique interactive session, toppers of various prestigious examinations, including CBSE, ICSE, UPSC Civil Services, CLAT and IIT-JEE, shared their tips and learnings with the students. The special episode featured a diverse panel of achievers such as Shuchismita Adhikari, the ISC topper; B. Nistha, an MBBS graduate from M...

February 18, 2025 11:01 AM

PM Fasal Bima Yojana turns nine: Rs 1.75 lakh crore in claims disbursed to 23.22 crore farmers

The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), a scheme providing comprehensive coverage for farmers against crop losses caused by unpredictable natural disasters, has disbursed Rs 1.75 lakh crore in claims to more than 23.22 crore farmers over the past nine years, according to the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare. Launched in 2016 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, PMFBY has played a crucial role in stabilizing farmers' incomes while promoting the adoption of innovative agricultural ...

February 14, 2025 9:57 AM

Pulwama attack anniversary: Coming generations will never forget their sacrifice, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday led the nation in paying tributes to the CRPF personnel who lost their lives in a terror attack on their convoy in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama on this day in 2019. "Homage to the courageous heroes we lost in Pulwama in 2019. The coming generations will never forget their sacrifice and their unwavering dedication to the nation," PM Modi wrote in a post on X. Union Minister Amit Shah also paid a heartfelt tribute to the soldiers who were martyred in the 'co...

February 13, 2025 11:27 AM

India offers Global Leadership alongside Business and Investment opportunities: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla emphasised that India not only offers vast business and investment opportunities to the world but also provides leadership and solutions in various sectors of the economy and global affairs. Addressing a delegation of over 100 CEOs, owners, and founders from 16 countries at the Parliament House complex today, Birla highlighted India's rising stature on the global stage, driven by political stability, good governance, and the vision of "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" (the world...

February 12, 2025 3:23 PM

‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’: Experts set to discuss role of technology, gadgets during exams

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi's flagship programme 'Pariksha Pe Charcha’ gains momentum across the country, industry experts are set to discuss the role of technology and gadgets, which are some of the biggest dilemmas faced by students, parents and teachers alike, especially during exams. In an upcoming ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ episode, to be aired on Thursday, Edelweiss Mutual Fund MD and CEO Radhika Gupta and technology expert Gaurav Chaudhary are set to guide students on technology, ti...

February 12, 2025 2:00 PM

PM Modi highlights country’s reforms at India-France CEOs forum, invites businesses to invest in India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged French enterprises to leverage the vast opportunities available in India and collaborate in areas such as technology, innovation, and sustainable development. In his address to the 14th India-France CEOs Forum in Paris, PM Modi invited French businesses to deepen their partnership with India. He highlighted the series of economic reforms introduced in the recent budget, emphasizing their potential to boost investments and enhance the ease of doing busines...

February 12, 2025 8:56 AM

Indian diaspora in Marseille welcomes PM Modi with enthusiasm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome from the Indian diaspora at a hotel in Marseille following his arrival in the French city on Tuesday (local time). During his meeting with the community, Utkarsh, a member of the diaspora, expressed his happiness at meeting the Prime Minister, stating that PM Modi's visit to Marseille would play a significant role in strengthening India-France ties. Utkarsh, a member of the Indian diaspora, said upon meeting PM Modi, "I felt very happy after...

February 11, 2025 4:10 PM

AI’s future lies in India, say global tech giants

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to reshape industries and redefine the global technological landscape, India is emerging as a key player in this revolution, said global technology leaders amid the AI Action Summit in Paris. The third edition of the AI Action Summit is the latest in a series of global dialogues around AI governance and is co-chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The leading figures from major tech companies are increasingly recognising India’s potential as a glob...

February 11, 2025 3:50 PM

Maha Kumbh 2025 sees record-breaking footfall of 45 crore devotees

The Maha Kumbh 2025 has set a new milestone as one of the largest religious gatherings in history, with over 450 million (45 crore) devotees attending the sacred event as of February 11. The state government had anticipated reaching this number by the end of 45 days, but the target was achieved within just one month, with 15 days still remaining for the Kumbh to conclude. This year's Kumbh Mela has showcased a remarkable blend of spirituality, grand rituals, and modern technological innovations,...

February 7, 2025 11:36 PM

Cabinet approves extension of National Commission for Safai Karamcharis’ tenure until 2028

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the extension of the tenure of the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK) for three years beyond March 31, 2025, extending it until March 31, 2028. According to the Cabinet, the total financial implication for the extension will be approximately ₹50.91 crore. An official release stated that the extension aims to facilitate the socio-economic upliftment of sanitation workers, improve working conditions in the s...