Prime Minister Narendra Modi

July 4, 2025 9:20 AM

PM Modi announces OCI cards for 6th-generation Indians in Trinidad & Tobago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his address to the Indian community in Trinidad and Tobago on Thursday, announced that sixth-generation members of the Indian diaspora in the country will now be eligible for Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) cards. “Today, I am happy to announce that OCI cards will now be given to the sixth generation of the Indian diaspora in Trinidad and Tobago,” he said. “You are not just connected by blood or surnames — you are connected by belonging. India lo...

June 20, 2025 4:34 PM

Four crore people in Bihar have overcome poverty in a decade, says PM Modi in Siwan

Nearly four crore people in Bihar have overcome poverty in the past decade, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday, highlighting his government’s sustained efforts to uplift the poor and dismantle the legacy of deprivation left by previous regimes. Addressing a large public gathering in Siwan district, where he inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth over ₹5,200 crore, the Prime Minister said his government had delivered tangible results where previ...

June 17, 2025 9:02 AM

India, Cyprus unveil strategic roadmap, strongly condemn Pahalgam terror attack

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's official visit to Cyprus concluded with the adoption of a Joint Declaration outlining a roadmap for deepened strategic cooperation between the two nations, according to a press release issued by the Prime Minister's Office. The Ministry of External Affairs and the Government of Cyprus also released coordinated statements underscoring the breadth of this renewed partnership. As per the PMO release, Cyprus expressed solidarity and unwavering support to India in its ...

June 16, 2025 9:48 AM

India positioned to become world’s third-largest economy, says PM Modi in Cyprus

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, held a high-level roundtable interaction with business leaders from both India and Cyprus in the city of Limassol on Sunday. The engagement brought together stakeholders from a wide range of sectors including banking, financial institutions, manufacturing, defence, logistics, maritime, shipping, technology, digital innovation, artificial intelligence, IT services, tourism and mobility. During the interaction, Prime...

June 16, 2025 8:51 AM

PM Modi’s Visit to Strengthen India-EU Ties, says EAM Jaishankar on meeting Cyprus counterpart

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar met the Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on Sunday (local time) on his arrival at the Larnaca International Airport in Limassol and said that he was confident that that “Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Mediterranean nation will deepen our longstanding bilateral ties and the partnership between India and the European Union. Taking to his official X account, EAM Jaishankar said: “Delighted to meet FM @ckombos of Cyprus on ...

June 13, 2025 3:30 PM

PM Modi condoles demise of former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani in Ahmedabad air crash

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed deep grief over the demise of former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, who was among the victims of the Air India crash in Ahmedabad a day earlier. Rupani, 68, was travelling on board flight AI-171 to London when the aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff, claiming the lives of 241 passengers. In a post on X, the Prime Minister paid tribute to the late leader, describing his passing as “unimaginable” and recalling a long association with ...

June 11, 2025 3:05 PM

193 contracts, ₹1.27 lakh crore production: a decade of defence transformation

As the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government completes 11 years in office, India’s defence sector marks a decade-long shift towards self-reliance, driven by focused policy interventions, enhanced budget allocations, and institutional reforms. The defence budget has increased from ₹2.53 lakh crore in 2013–14 to ₹6.81 lakh crore in 2025–26. The sharp rise in allocations reflects a sustained push towards capacity building and indigenisation in the sector. Over the years, a stro...

June 9, 2025 10:42 PM

India now seen as global problem solver, says Dr Jitendra Singh

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said on Monday that the world increasingly views India as a key partner in addressing global challenges, attributing the shift to the country’s growing capabilities and the stable leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the past 11 years. Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the United Nations Ocean Conference, which saw the participation of over 150 countries including heads of state, ministers, scientists, and policymakers, Dr Singh noted a visi...

June 3, 2025 9:33 AM

PM congratulates Gukesh, lauds wrestlers’ golden run

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated world chess champion D Gukesh for his maiden victory over Magnus Carlsen at the Norway Chess 2025 tournament. The win came in Round 6 of the prestigious event, marking a significant moment in the young grandmaster’s career. Calling it an “exceptional achievement,” the Prime Minister praised Gukesh’s talent and commitment. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “An exceptional achievement by Gukesh! Congratulations to him for triumphing o...

June 2, 2025 3:58 PM

PM Modi meets ADB President Masato Kanda; $10 billion pledged for urban infrastructure in India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda at his official residence in New Delhi. During the meeting, the ADB chief pledged a substantial investment of $10 billion over the next five years to support India’s urban infrastructure development. According to an official ADB statement, the investment will focus on key areas such as municipal infrastructure upgrades, metro rail expansions, new regional rapid transit system (RRTS) corridors, a...