Prime Minister Narendra Modi

October 11, 2024 8:45 AM

‘Big fan of India, a country I admire tremendously’: New Zealand PM Luxon

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said that he is a big fan of India and also admires the country tremendously, following his bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Vientiane on Wednesday. "I am a big fan of India. It is a country I love and admire tremendously. Indians back home have done exceptionally well in New Zealand. They're very inspiring. They work incredibly hard. It was really a fantastic meeting and we look forward to continuing to deepen and broaden that ...

October 10, 2024 1:20 PM

Prime Minister Modi arrives in Vientiane, Laos, accorded ceremonial Guard of Honour

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Vientiane on Thursday, where he is set to participate in the 21st ASEAN-India and the 19th East Asia Summits. Upon his arrival, PM Modi was warmly welcomed by Laos' Minister of Home Affairs, Vilayvong Bouddakham, and was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour. The Prime Minister's two-day visit to Laos comes at the invitation of Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, as both nations seek to enhance their bilateral relations. The Ministry of External Affairs ...

October 10, 2024 9:23 AM

Prime Minister Modi speaks to Noel Tata, condoles demise of veteran industrialist Ratan Tata

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke to Noel Tata and expressed condolences on the passing away of his sibling, veteran industrialist Ratan Tata. Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus, Tata Sons, passed away at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai aged 86 on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah will attend the last rituals of the veteran industrialist on behalf of the Government of India. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said on Wednesday night that the last rites will be p...

October 10, 2024 9:01 AM

Prime Minister Modi departs for Laos to attend ASEAN-India, East Asia Summits

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday morning has departed for a two-day visit to Laos to attend the 21st ASEAN-India Summit and the 19th East Asia Summit. PM Modi's visit to Vientiane for a two-day visit comes at the invitation of his Laos counterpart Sonexay Siphandone. Ministry of External Affairs Secretary (East), Jaideep Mazumdar, emphasised that India places immense value on all ASEAN-related mechanisms and asserted that the meeting will chart the future course of the India-ASEAN relat...

October 9, 2024 4:48 PM

Government approves five-year extension of fortified rice supply

The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the continuation of the universal supply of fortified rice under all government schemes, including the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) and other welfare initiatives. This decision extends the program from July 2024 through December 2028. The fortified rice initiative will remain a central sector scheme, fully funded by the Government of India under PMGKAY's food subsidy program. This unified approach aims to t...

October 9, 2024 8:43 AM

PM Modi to lay foundation stones of projects worth Rs 7,600 crore in Maharashtra today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of various development projects in Maharashtra worth over Rs 7600 crore on Wednesday through video conference, as per a statement from the Prime Minister's Office. According to the Prime Minister's Office, PM Modi will lay the foundation stone of the upgradation of Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, Nagpur with a total estimated project cost of around Rs 7000 crore. It will serve as a catalyst for growth across multiple sectors, ...

October 8, 2024 3:16 PM

Prime Minister Modi set to visit Vientiane for ASEAN-India and East Asia summits

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic, on October 10-11, 2024, at the invitation of the Prime Minister of Laos, Sonexay Siphandone, as per a press release from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). During his visit, Prime Minister Modi will participate in the 21st ASEAN-India Summit and the 19th East Asia Summit, which are being hosted by Laos as the current Chair of ASEAN. PM Modi's visit to Laos coincides with the 10th anniversary of India'...

October 8, 2024 12:02 PM

“Indian Air Force admired for courage, professionalism”: PM Modi extends greetings to air warriors on Air Force Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended his greetings to the Indian Air Force (IAF) on the occasion of its 92nd anniversary, praising the force for its courage, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to safeguarding the nation's skies. In a post on X, PM Modi lauded the bravery and dedication of IAF personnel. "Air Force Day greetings to our brave air warriors. Our Air Force is admired for their courage and professionalism. Their role in protecting our nation is extremely commendab...

October 7, 2024 2:11 PM

PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Maldives President Muizzu, discussions focus on strengthening ties

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, currently on a five-day visit to India, met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House on Monday to discuss deepening the bilateral relationship between the two nations. President Muizzu and PM Modi also engaged in delegation-level talks, attended by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. In a post on X, Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal highlighted the significance of the meeting. "Taking...

October 5, 2024 6:45 PM

Prime Minister Modi launches agricultural initiatives worth ₹23,300 crore in Maharashtra

Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a series of significant initiatives aimed at bolstering the agricultural and animal husbandry sectors in Washim, Maharashtra, with a total investment of approximately ₹23,300 crore. The initiatives include the disbursement of the 18th installment of the PM-KISAN Samman Nidhi, the launch of the 5th installment of the NaMo Shetkari Mahasanman Nidhi Yojana, and the dedication of over 7,500 projects under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF). During the...