Prime Minister Narendra Modi

October 22, 2024 8:47 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi departs for Russia to attend BRICS Summit in Kazan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday departed for his two-day visit to Russia to attend the BRICS Summit in Kazan. The 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan is being held under the chairmanship of Russia from October 22-24. During his visit, PM Modi is also expected to hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts from BRICS member countries and invited leaders in Kazan. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said, "The Summit, themed 'Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Secur...

October 21, 2024 9:37 PM

India and China reach agreement on patrolling along LAC ahead of BRICS summit

India and China have reached an agreement on patrolling arrangements along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, marking progress in easing tensions that arose after the 2020 standoff. The agreement comes on the eve of the 16th BRICS Summit, scheduled to take place in Kazan, Russia, on October 22-23. The summit will bring together key leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping, raising speculation about a possible bilateral meeting between the...

October 21, 2024 2:15 PM

India emerging as a ray of hope for the world: PM Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized India's role as a "ray of hope" for the world during his address at the NDTV World Summit 2024 on Monday. In a time characterized by global uncertainties, he expressed optimism about India's potential to lead and inspire. "If we look at the last four to five years, one thing that has been common in all discussions has been the worry about the future. During Covid-19, there was worry about how to deal with it. Then we grappled with the worry of global supp...

October 21, 2024 11:36 AM

PM Modi inaugurates three airports under RCS-UDAN, boosts connectivity in remote areas

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated three new airports on Sunday, developed under the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) – UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik). The airports—Rewa in Madhya Pradesh, Ambikapur in Chhattisgarh, and Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh—are set to begin operations soon, enhancing air connectivity in these regions. According to a government release, the Maa Mahamaya Airport Ambikapur , will significantly reduce travel time for residents, providing them with a more efficie...

October 18, 2024 11:02 PM

PM Modi to visit Varanasi on Oct 20, lay foundation for 23 projects worth ₹1,300 crore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Varanasi, his parliamentary constituency, on October 20 to lay the foundation stone for 23 development projects worth ₹1,300 crore. Preparations are in full swing in Varanasi ahead of the Prime Minister’s visit. Earlier this week, the Union Cabinet approved a major infrastructure initiative—a rail-cum-road bridge across the Ganga, connecting Varanasi and Chandauli districts. This project will feature a six-lane highway on the upper deck and a four-l...

October 18, 2024 3:37 PM

PM Modi set to attend BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia next week

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Russia from October 22-23 to attend the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, following an invitation from Russian President Vladimir Putin. The summit, held under Russia's chairmanship, aims to address pressing global issues and is themed "Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security," as stated by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). During this visit, PM Modi is expected to engage in bilateral discussions with his counterparts from o...

October 17, 2024 12:08 AM

“Looking forward to working together”: J&K CM Omar Abdullah thanks PM Modi for congratulations

Omar Abdullah expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday for his congratulatory message after being sworn in as the first Chief Minister of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Earlier in the day, Abdullah took the oath of office at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar, marking a new political chapter for the region following its transition into a Union Territory. In a post in response to the Prime Minister's post on X, Omar Abdull...

October 16, 2024 11:57 PM

PM Modi hails Cabinet decision to hike MSP for rabi crops, calls it a big win for farmers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded the Union Cabinet's approval to raise the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for all mandated Rabi crops for the 2025-26 marketing season. He said that the government is taking significant steps to promote the welfare of farmers across the country. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “We are constantly making bold decisions for the welfare of our farmer brothers and sisters. Today, the government has increased the MSP for Rabi crops, including wheat and gra...

October 16, 2024 4:29 PM

Cabinet approves 3% hike in DA for govt employees

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved a 3% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees on Wednesday. The hike, which takes effect from July 1, 2024, also extends to pensioners, with Dearness Relief (DR) being increased by the same percentage. The Dearness Relief for pensioners has also been revised by 3%, Vaishnaw said. "The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved an additional installment of Dearness Allowanc...

October 14, 2024 9:11 PM

PM Modi to inaugurate World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly 2024 in New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA) 2024 on Tuesday at 10 AM at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. During the same event, he will also launch the 8th edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2024. Organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the WTSA is a significant global conference held every four years to establish standards for the telecom and digital sectors. This is the first time the assembly will take pl...