Prime Minister Narendra Modi

September 8, 2026 12:21 PM

His voice carried the soul of Assam: PM Modi remembers Bhupen Hazarika on his 100th birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday remembered legendary singer, composer, lyricist and filmmaker Dr Bhupen Hazarika on his 100th birth anniversary, highlighting his contribution to carrying the cultural voice of Assam and the Northeast to audiences across the country. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "On his 100th birth anniversary, remembering the legendary Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Ji." "His voice carried the soul of Assam and the spirit of the Northeast to the entire nation. Through his music h...

September 8, 2026 9:04 AM

PM Modi to inaugurate, lay foundation stones for projects worth over Rs 35,000 crore in Gujarat today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat and Maharashtra today to lay the foundation stones, inaugurate and dedicate to the nation development projects worth more than Rs 35,000 crore in Vadodara. The Prime Minister will also inaugurate the Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai and address the gathering. In Vadodara, Prime Minister Modi will dedicate to the nation three key sections of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC), covering 326 route kilometres and developed at a cost of m...

September 7, 2026 9:07 AM

PM Modi hails consecration of BAPS temple in Paris as milestone in India-France cultural ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated the Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) on the consecration of the Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir near Paris, describing it as a significant addition to India's cultural presence in Europe and a new chapter in India-France relations. Addressing the gathering through a video message, PM Modi said the inauguration of the temple in the French capital marked a new era in the cultural relationship between India and France a...

September 7, 2026 9:03 AM

India-France relations have reached new heights: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said India-France relations have reached new heights and this strategic partnership is particularly special because it rests on the solid foundation of long-standing cultural and political ties. Addressing virtually the inauguration of the Swaminarayan temple in Paris, PM Modi hoped that the grand temple in Paris will stand for centuries as a symbol of cooperation and opportunity between both the nations. "In recent years, relations between India and Fran...

September 5, 2026 11:05 PM

‘OG’, ‘Dhurandhar’: PM Modi peppers speech with Gen Z lingo at SRCC

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday peppered his address with Gen Z-friendly phrases such as “OG” and brought in a reference to the popular film ‘Dhurandhar’ as he returned to Delhi University’s Shri Ram College of Commerce, 13 years after his last speech there gained immense traction. While “OG” (original gangster) is popular with Gen Z and is used to describe someone who is incredibly exceptional, authentic, or old-school, “Dhurandhar” means a stalwart. “SRCC’s alu...

September 5, 2026 10:30 PM

PM Modi’s ride in Delhi Metro happily surprises children, co-passengers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday surprised many commuters, including school children, in Delhi Metro as he stepped into a coach and shared a ride with them till Delhi University, where he addressed Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) students during centenary celebrations. Freely shaking hands with school children travelling in the coach, PM Modi interacted with them and some women passengers in the 20-odd minute journey around 7 p.m. Visuals of PM Modi’s public transport journey on ...

September 5, 2026 10:00 PM

From policy paralysis to policy dynamism, India has come a long way: PM Modi at SRCC after 13 years

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the country has come a long way from policy paralysis in 2013 to policy dynamism, but those responsible for pushing India into the 'fragile 5' are now unable to digest its 7.8 per cent growth. PM Modi, who was speaking at the centenary celebrations of Delhi University's Shri Ram College of Commerce, recalled that his address there in 2013 as Gujarat chief minister had made a "wave" and even today, 13-14 years later, its impact remains intact. "In 2...

September 5, 2026 1:24 PM

UP CM Yogi to visit Varanasi today; conduct review of flood situation

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is scheduled to visit Varanasi on Saturday to take stock of the prevailing flood situation and review the relief and assistance being provided to people affected by the recent flooding in the city. As part of his visit, CM Yogi will conduct an aerial survey of the flood-affected areas to get a detailed assessment of the situation and examine the extent of flooding in different parts of Varanasi. Following the aerial survey, the Chief Minister will a...

September 5, 2026 12:16 PM

PM Interacts with National Teachers Awards Winners, Calls for Tackling Excessive Screen Time Among Children

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged teachers to work with parents to address the growing concern of excessive screen time among children and encourage them to develop interests in sports, physical games and creative activities. The Prime Minister made the remarks while interacting with the winners of the National Teachers Awards at his residence at Lok Kalyan Marg on Friday. Highlighting the issue of screen time, PM Modi said it has become a major concern. He urged teachers to speak to paren...

September 5, 2026 11:33 AM

PM Modi Hails Teachers’ Contribution to Society, Pays Tribute to Dr. Radhakrishnan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today highlighted the significant contribution of teachers to society on the occasion of Teachers’ Day and paid homage to Dr. S. Radhakrishnan. The Prime Minister also shared glimpses of the interaction that took place when the winners of the National Teachers’ Awards were invited to 7, Lok Kalyan Marg (LKM), yesterday. In a post on X, PM Modi said: “#TeachersDay is about appreciating the strong contribution of teachers to our society. It is also a day to pa...