Prime Minister Narendra Modi

October 7, 2026 9:38 AM

Union Ministers hail PM Modi’s 25 years as head of govt; praise his governance, leadership

Union Ministers on Wednesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 25 years as the head of a government, praising his leadership, governance and focus on people-centric policies, transparency and results-oriented administration. PM Modi completed 25 years as head of government on October 7, marking a political journey that began when he took oath as Gujarat Chief Minister in 2001 and continued with three consecutive terms as Prime Minister since 2014. Union Home Minister Ami...

October 7, 2026 9:13 AM

May grace of Vighnaharta bring welfare to all: PM Modi offers prayers at Delhi’s Vinayak Mandir

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday offered prayers at Shri Vinayak Mandir in Delhi’s Sarojini Nagar as he marked 25 years as the head of a government. In a post on X, PM Modi said he prayed to Lord Ganesha for the happiness, prosperity and good health of people across the country. “Today, I performed worship and rituals at the Shri Vinayak Temple in New Delhi. I prayed to Lord Shri Ganesha for the happiness, prosperity, and good health of my family members across the country. May th...

October 6, 2026 9:23 AM

Always worked to empower poor: PM Modi’s birthday greetings to Jitan Ram Manjhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended birthday greetings to Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi, praising his longstanding efforts to empower the poor and underprivileged and his contribution to strengthening the MSME sector. Manjhi, a Member of Parliament from Gaya, is serving as the Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. He served as the Chief Minister of Bihar from May 20, 2014, to February 20, 2015, and is the founding president of the Hindustani Awam Morcha. In a p...

October 5, 2026 10:13 AM

Swiss President Guy Parmelin arrives in India for three-day state visit, to hold talks with PM Modi

Swiss Confederation President Guy Parmelin will arrive in India on Monday for a three-day state visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with talks expected to focus on strengthening bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, science, technology, innovation and mobility. The visit, scheduled from October 5 to 7, will be Parmelin's first state visit to India and his second visit to the country this year. He had earlier travelled to New Delhi in February to participate in the AI ...

October 5, 2026 10:12 AM

Asian Games: PM Modi praises Indian contingent, says performances brought ‘immense joy’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated the Indian contingent for its performance at the Asian Games 2026, praising the athletes for representing the country with determination, passion and sporting spirit. India finished fourth at the Aichi-Nagoya Games with 85 medals, comprising 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze, recording its second-highest medal tally in Asian Games history. “As the Asian Games 2026 draw to a close, my compliments to every member of the Indian contingent for ...

October 3, 2026 5:48 PM

Asian Games: PM Modi hails Pranavi and Kumkum for historic gold medals

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Pranavi Sharath Urs and Kumkum Anil Mohod for their historic gold medal-winning performances in women’s individual golf and recurve archery, respectively, at the Asian Games. PM Modi described the victories as memorable sporting moments for the nation and extended his best wishes to both athletes for their future endeavours. "One for the history books! Congratulations to Pranavi Sharath Urs on winning India’s first-ever Gold in Women�...

October 3, 2026 5:22 PM

‘Joyous occasion for the nation’: PM Modi praises men’s cricket team for retaining Asian Games gold

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated the Indian men's cricket team for retaining its gold medal at the Asian Games after defeating Pakistan by 19 runs in the final of the Aichi-Nagoya Games. India clinched its second consecutive Asian Games gold in men's cricket with a strong performance at the Karogi Sports Park in Nisshin. "The gold comes to India yet again! Congratulations to our Men’s Cricket Team on retaining their title at the Asian Games. This is indeed a joyous occa...

October 3, 2026 9:24 AM

PM Modi wishes Gajendra Shekhawat on birthday, lauds efforts to promote Indian culture

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended birthday greetings to Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and praised his efforts to promote Indian culture and strengthen the tourism sector. Shekhawat, who represents Jodhpur in the Lok Sabha, was born on October 3, 1967, in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. He has served as the Union Minister for Culture and Tourism since 2024. Taking to X, PM Modi said, "Best wishes to Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Ji on his birthday. His work t...

October 3, 2026 8:25 AM

Asian Games: President Murmu, PM Modi congratulate Indian women’s hockey team on historic gold

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu on Friday congratulated the Indian women's hockey team on its historic gold medal victory at the Asian Games 2026 in Nagoya, which ended the country's 44-year wait for the continental title. India defeated hosts China 1-0 in the final to reclaim the women's hockey gold for the first time since 1982. The victory also secured the Indian team a direct berth at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. "A very special moment for Indian Hockey!" P...

October 2, 2026 5:57 PM

PM Modi Attends Interfaith Prayer Meeting at Gandhi Smriti on Gandhi Jayanti

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday attended a special interfaith prayer meeting at Gandhi Smriti in the national capital on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. The Prime Minister paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and remembered his enduring ideals of truth, peace and non-violence. School students and artists also rendered devotional bhajans during the prayer meeting. Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Modi paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat and attended the Sarva-Dharma Prar...