Prime Minister Narendra Modi

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...

May 31, 2025 12:37 PM

PM Modi unveils ₹300 coin honouring Ahilyabai Holkar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday unveiled a special ₹300 coin to commemorate the 300th birth anniversary of Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai Holkar, the revered 18th-century ruler of Malwa. The coin was released during the Women Empowerment Maha Sammelan at Jamboree Maidan in Bhopal. The commemorative coin, issued by the Union Ministry of Culture, bears an embossed image of Ahilyabai Holkar, paying tribute to her enduring legacy. An official gazette notification regarding the release of the spe...

May 30, 2025 4:51 PM

PM Modi inaugurates projects worth ₹47,600 crore in Kanpur, highlights India’s self-reliance in defence sector

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday laid the foundation stone for development and defence-related projects worth approximately ₹47,600 crore during his visit to Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Addressing a large public gathering, the Prime Minister said that the visit, initially scheduled for April 24, was postponed following the terrorist attacks in Pahalgam. Paying tribute to Shubham Dwivedi, a resident of Kanpur who lost his life in the attack, the Prime Minister said the entire nation shares th...

May 30, 2025 3:24 PM

PM Modi stresses green energy, infrastructure growth and farmer welfare in Bihar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday, underlined the central government’s commitment to building a modern and self-reliant Bihar, with a strong focus on green energy, infrastructure development, and farmer welfare. Addressing a gathering in Bihar's Karakat, PM Modi highlighted the ongoing construction of a solar park in Kajra as a step towards increasing the state’s renewable energy capacity. He said the initiative aligns with the larger national agenda of clean energy transition and ref...