Prime Minister Narendra Modi

August 8, 2026 11:34 AM

PM Modi to address IIT Delhi’s 57th convocation ceremony today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the 57th Convocation Ceremony of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi as the Chief Guest on Saturday and address more than 3,000 graduating students. The convocation ceremony is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. More than 3,000 students, including 587 PhD scholars, will be conferred their degrees during the event. The Prime Minister will also present IIT Delhi’s prestigious academic honours to meritorious students in recognition of their outstan...

August 7, 2026 8:49 AM

PM Modi greets nation on National Handloom Day, urges citizens to support India’s weavers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended greetings to the nation on the occasion of National Handloom Day, paying tribute to India's rich handloom heritage and the generations of weavers and artisans who have preserved the country's traditional craftsmanship. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, "Today, on National Handloom Day, we celebrate India's rich and vibrant handloom heritage. We also salute the skill, creativity and dedication of our weavers and artisans. For generations, th...

August 5, 2026 11:53 AM

Odisha signs 10 MoUs to strengthen trauma care, medical education and health infrastructure

The Odisha Health and Family Welfare Department on Wednesday signed 10 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with various institutions to strengthen trauma care, medical education, laboratory services and healthcare infrastructure across the state. Speaking to ANI, Odisha Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling described the development as a "historic day" for the department and said the agreements would enhance healthcare delivery, medical education and diagnostic services. "This is a historic day for ...

August 1, 2026 5:09 PM

PM Modi Arrives in Mysuru, Received by Karnataka CM Shivakumar Ahead of Viveka Smaraka Inauguration

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Mysuru on Saturday to inaugurate the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Youth Centre (Viveka Smaraka) at the Ramakrishna Ashrama, where he was received by Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot. The Chief Minister welcomed the Prime Minister at the Mysuru helipad by presenting him with a shawl and a bouquet before the two leaders proceeded to the inauguration venue. The Prime Minister is scheduled to inaugurate the Viveka Smara...

August 1, 2026 4:55 PM

PM Modi to Launch ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan’ on August 2

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan' on August 2 at 11 a.m. via video conferencing, marking the start of a nationwide campaign to combat substance abuse and encourage youth participation in nation-building. The initiative aims to inspire young people to stay away from drugs and other addictive substances while motivating them to become ambassadors of positive social change in their communities. The launch will kick off a 100-week Jan ...

August 1, 2026 3:22 PM

“Andhra Pradesh always had potential to become growth engine for Viksit Bharat”: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said Andhra Pradesh has the potential to emerge as a key growth engine for Viksit Bharat (Developed India), as he inaugurated, dedicated to the nation and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth over Rs 17,900 crore in Bhogapuram, Vizianagaram district. Addressing a public gathering, the Prime Minister said the multi-sectoral projects spanning airport infrastructure, road connectivity and energy security reflect the rapid pace of develop...

August 1, 2026 2:03 PM

‘India Fortunate to Have Tested Leadership’: Andhra CM Naidu Praises PM Modi at Bhogapuram Event

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, saying India was "fortunate to have a tested leadership" at a time when many democratic nations were facing a leadership crisis. Addressing a public gathering in Bhogapuram ahead of the Prime Minister's programme, Naidu said, "Democratic countries everywhere are facing a crisis searching for new leaders. India is fortunate. There is a tested leadership. Twenty-five years as Chief Mi...

August 1, 2026 12:24 PM

PM Modi Inaugurates Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram in Andhra Pradesh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram in Andhra Pradesh and is scheduled to dedicate multiple development projects worth over Rs 17,900 crore to the nation during his visit. The Prime Minister was received at Bhogapuram in Vizianagaram district by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan. According to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), the Greenfield airport has been dev...

August 1, 2026 11:41 AM

PM Modi to Inaugurate Viveka Smaraka in Mysuru; Centre to Promote Youth Empowerment and Value-Based Education

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Youth Centre – Viveka Smaraka at the Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama in Mysuru on Saturday. The centre has been established to promote youth empowerment through value-based education, leadership development, personality building and nation-building initiatives inspired by the ideals of Swami Vivekananda. Ahead of the inauguration, Swami Tyagishwarananda, Secretary of the Ramakrishna Ashrama, Davanagere, said the primary objec...

August 1, 2026 9:30 AM

PM Modi Congratulates Neeraj Chopra, Yash Vir Singh and Yamini Maurya on Commonwealth Games 2026 Medal Wins

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Indian athletes Neeraj Chopra, Yash Vir Singh and Yamini Maurya for their medal-winning performances at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, praising their consistency, dedication and sporting excellence. Congratulating Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra on winning the silver medal in the men's javelin throw, the Prime Minister said the star athlete had once again displayed "remarkable consistency, composure and spirit." "An outstanding Sil...