Prime Minister Narendra Modi

July 21, 2026 9:47 AM

PM Modi extends birthday greetings to Kharge, wishes for his long, healthy life

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended birthday greetings to Congress president and Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge, wishing him a long and healthy life. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Birthday greetings to the Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha and Congress President Shri Mallikarjun Kharge Ji. May he be blessed with a long and healthy life." Born on July 21, 1942, in Varawatti village in Karnataka's Bidar district, Kharge has had a political ...

July 20, 2026 2:27 PM

Where facts and logic prevail, there is no room for disruption: PM Modi ahead of Monsoon Session

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called for a productive and constructive Monsoon Session of Parliament, urging Members of Parliament to engage in meaningful, fact-based discussions that contribute to the nation’s progress. Addressing the media before the commencement of the session, the Prime Minister expressed hope that the Monsoon Session, much like the ongoing monsoon, would prove beneficial for the country. “Be it the monsoon or the Monsoon Session, when both are proactive, they...

July 18, 2026 1:42 PM

Skyroot’s Vikram-1 reaches orbit; PM Modi congratulates team on historic milestone

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated the team at Skyroot Aerospace after the successful launch of Vikram-1, India's first privately developed orbital rocket, describing it as "a defining moment in India's space journey". "Spoke to the team of Skyroot Aerospace and congratulated them on the successful launch of Vikram-1. This is a defining moment in India's space journey. The growing participation of our private sector is opening new frontiers and accelerating innovation. This ...

July 17, 2026 3:34 PM

Skyroot’s Vikram-1 to carry PM Modi’s handwritten ‘Vande Mataram’ postcard

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's handwritten postcard carrying the words 'Vande Mataram' will travel to space aboard Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 Test Flight-1 on July 18, the private space startup announced on Friday. In a post on social media platform X, Skyroot Aerospace said PM Modi's handwritten message will be among the special payloads onboard the mission, alongside handwritten notes from the company's team, investors, policymakers and well-wishers from across the globe. "Among the payloa...

July 17, 2026 12:04 PM

‘This is great, India!’, says ex-UNEP chief Erik Solheim on first hydrogen train

“This is great, India!”, remarked former UN Environment Programme (UNEP) Executive Director Erik Solheim on Friday, hours ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagging off India’s first hydrogen-powered train from Haryana’s Jind. The train has 10 coaches, making it one of the largest hydrogen-powered passenger trains in the world. “The project combines advanced propulsion technology with dedicated hydrogen storage, refuelling and operational infrastructure, and will demonstrate the ...

July 17, 2026 10:46 AM

Pralhad Joshi visits ISRO in Bengaluru, lauds its role in advancing ‘One Nation, One Time’ initiative

Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi has praised the significant contribution of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research–National Physical Laboratory (CSIR-NPL) in advancing the Centre's ambitious "One Nation, One Time" initiative. Speaking during his visit to ISRO in Bengaluru on Thursday, Union Minister Joshi said the premier space agency continues to symbolise India's scientific excellenc...

July 17, 2026 9:08 AM

PM Modi to dedicate Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway today; Delhi-Katra travel time to halve

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate key sections of the Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway to the nation on Friday, a project expected to halve travel time between Delhi and Katra from about 14 hours to nearly six hours, while reducing the Delhi-Amritsar journey from around eight hours to four hours. According to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), PM Modi will dedicate the 157.92-km four-lane Packages 1 to 5 of the Greenfield expressway, built at a cost of around ₹9,680 crore, during his ...

July 17, 2026 8:44 AM

PM Modi to launch India’s first hydrogen-powered train from Jind today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off India's first hydrogen-powered train from Haryana's Jind on Friday, marking India's entry into a select group of nations exploring hydrogen for cleaner rail transportation. The hydrogen train, which will run between Jind and Sonipat, is a major achievement as the project reflects Indian Railways' broader commitment to innovation, energy efficiency and environmentally sustainable transportation, and supports India's national clean energy and net-zero ca...

July 10, 2026 10:47 AM

PM Modi visits Melbourne Cricket Ground, launches India-Australia Sports Collaboration Roadmap

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday visited the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) along with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Victoria Premier Jacinta Allan for an event celebrating India-Australia sporting ties. The event was attended by several Australian sporting legends, including former cricketer Steve Waugh and Lisa Sthalekar, and highlighted the growing role of sports, cultural exchanges and people-to-people connections as key pillars of the India-Australia Comprehen...

July 10, 2026 7:18 AM

PM Modi meets Australian Opposition leader, highlights bipartisan support for India-Australia ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met Australian Opposition Leader Angus Taylor during his three-day visit to Australia, with the two leaders discussing ways to further strengthen the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The meeting highlighted the bipartisan support in Australia for expanding cooperation with India across key sectors and reflected the growing depth of bilateral relations. Sharing details of the interaction on X, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson R...