Prime Minister Narendra Modi

June 19, 2026 9:29 PM

PM Modi Disburses ₹2,400 Crore Under PM-VBRY, Highlights Youth Employment and Social Security Gains

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday disbursed incentives worth around ₹2,400 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY), an employment-linked incentive scheme aimed at supporting first-time employees, encouraging job creation and expanding social security coverage across sectors. Addressing beneficiaries, industry representatives and other stakeholders, PM Modi said the scheme had supported the creation of 15 lakh employment opportunities and served as a bridge be...

June 19, 2026 7:34 PM

PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana supporting job creation, building future workforce: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that the PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY) is helping generate employment, empower the country's youth and build a stronger workforce for the future. Addressing an incentive disbursal programme under PM-VBRY, the Prime Minister added the initiative has helped create millions of jobs in recent years and has emerged as a symbol of the Union government's commitment to providing opportunities for young Indians. "PM-VBRY is the identity of a new In...

June 19, 2026 9:24 AM

Paris is city of lights and colours: PM Modi to Indian diaspora

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday described Paris as “the city of lights, the city of colours,” emphasising that the French capital embodies art, ideas and inspiration for innovation. Addressing members of the Indian diaspora during the final leg of his visit to France and Slovakia, PM Modi said the presence of Indians from diverse states made Paris even more vibrant, adding new hues to its cultural fabric. The Prime Minister noted that the diaspora included Tamils, Punjabis, Gujara...

June 19, 2026 10:23 AM

French President bids warm farewell to PM Modi ahead of departure from Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday bid a warm farewell to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as the Prime Minister is about to depart from Paris, returning from his successful visit to France and Slovakia. "Spending all these days, between Nice, Evian and Paris, it means a lot to me," Macron said to PM Modi. "You also have to complete your promise now. In February in India, you have to come with extra time," PM Modi said to Macron. "In February, I took the commitment I will come just for...

June 18, 2026 11:01 PM

India has witnessed transformative growth across sectors in last 12 years: PM Modi at the Indian diaspora gathering in Paris

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that India has witnessed transformative growth across sectors in the last 12 years and beyond economic growth, the country's journey is about empowering people and transforming lives. Addressing members of the Indian diaspora here, PM Modi said 25 crore people have been brought out of poverty. "Over the past 12 years, India's exports have increased 35-fold. The country's mobile manufacturing units have experienced a remarkable 100-fold growth, maki...

June 18, 2026 8:50 PM

India’s tech solutions delivering prosperity at grassroots level: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India's technology-driven solutions are creating prosperity at the grassroots level, highlighting how innovations in agriculture, fisheries, healthcare, and digital services are transforming lives across the country. Addressing the VivaTech 2026 conference here, PM Modi said India is leveraging technology not only to drive innovation but also to ensure that its benefits reach ordinary citizens. He stressed that technology must be democratised and m...

June 18, 2026 11:32 AM

‘All of us are very emotional’: Indian diaspora after meeting PM Modi in Paris

Members of the Indian diaspora in Paris expressed joy and emotion after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to France, describing the interaction as a proud and memorable moment that strengthened their connection with their homeland. Several members of the Indian community gathered to welcome the Prime Minister and shared their experiences with IANS following the interaction. One member of the diaspora said it was the third time they had met PM Modi since moving to France in ...

June 18, 2026 10:28 AM

US Trade Rep Jamieson Greer to visit India next week as interim trade talks gather pace

India and the United States reviewed progress in negotiations for an interim bilateral trade agreement during a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France, with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announcing that US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will visit India next week for further discussions. In a statement, the MEA said Prime Minister Modi and President Trump expressed satisfaction over the significant pro...

June 18, 2026 10:02 AM

PM Modi arrives in Paris for final leg of France visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Paris on Wednesday (local time) for the final leg of his visit to France, following his participation in the G7 Summit in Evian. Upon his arrival in the French capital, the Prime Minister received a warm welcome from members of the Indian diaspora. “Reached Paris a short while ago to a warm welcome by the Indian diaspora. I am proud of their efforts in bringing India and France closer. The India-France partnership is vital for the progress of our plane...

June 18, 2026 9:20 AM

PM Modi, Zelenskyy agree to restore pre-war trade ties, push for peace

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian, with both leaders underlining the need to restore bilateral trade ties to pre-war levels and reiterating support for peace and stability. In a post on X after the meeting, PM Modi said the two leaders reviewed various aspects of India-Ukraine cooperation and noted that trade flows had been significantly disrupted by the ongoing conflict. "Met with President Volodymy...