Prime Minister Narendra Modi

September 18, 2024 10:22 AM

Trump to meet with Prime Minister Modi in US next week

Former US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he will meet with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his upcoming visit to the United States next week. Trump, who is campaigning for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, made the announcement while addressing supporters in Michigan. “He happens to be coming to meet me next week,” Trump said, describing PM Modi as a "fantastic" leader. He praised several world leaders, adding, “These people are the sharpest. They’re ...

September 17, 2024 3:36 PM

“We have created a roadmap to solve Manipur issue”: Home Minister Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced on Tuesday that the BJP-led central government has developed a roadmap to address the ongoing crisis in Manipur. Speaking at a press conference marking the first 100 days of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third term, Shah emphasized the government's commitment to restoring peace in the troubled state. Shah characterized the violence in Manipur as racial in nature, saying that a resolution can only be achieved through dialogue between the affected groups. ...

September 17, 2024 12:44 PM

PM Modi virtually inaugurates Durg-Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat express

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually flagged off the Durg-Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat Express train from Raipur railway station on Monday. The new express train is set to revolutionize travel between the two cities, reducing the journey time from the previous 11-12 hours to a mere 8 hours. Loco pilot J.D. Navrengay said that the train can reach a top speed of 160 km/h and is equipped with advanced safety features. "It's a matter of national pride," he said, stressing the train's modern amen...

September 17, 2024 10:25 AM

Prime Minister Modi celebrates 74th birthday amidst nationwide greetings

Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 74 on Tuesday, receiving birthday wishes from political leaders across India. The day was marked by warm greetings and praise from allies and opposition figures for his leadership. Extending his wishes, Union Home Minister Amit Shah commended PM Modi's vision of "New India" and added that the Prime Minister made impossible tasks possible with his strong will and determination. "Modi ji has linked everything from heritage to science with the vision of 'New In...

September 16, 2024 3:23 PM

PM Modi announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia for families of Dehgam drowning victims

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced an ex-gratia payment of Rs 2 lakh each from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the families of those who died in the tragic drowning incident in Dehgam, Gujarat. Additionally, Rs 50,000 will be provided to the injured survivors. The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) confirmed the announcement on social media platform X, saying, "PM @narendramodi has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from the PMNRF for the next of kin of each de...

September 16, 2024 3:23 PM

PM Modi welcomes ‘Deepjyoti’, calf born at his residence, shares video

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the arrival of a new member at his official Lok Kalyan Marg residence in New Delhi. In a heartwarming video shared on X, the Prime Minister introduced a newborn calf, which he has named 'Deepjyoti'. The calf, born to a cow living at the premises of the Prime minister's residence bears a unique mark on its forehead, resembling a symbol of light. This distinctive feature inspired the name 'Deepjyoti', which translates to 'light of the lamp'. "In the Pri...

September 16, 2024 3:23 PM

PM Modi set to visit Jharkhand, Gujarat, and Odisha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on an extensive three-day tour across Jharkhand, Gujarat, and Odisha from September 15-17, 2024, focusing on infrastructure development, renewable energy, and housing initiatives. The tour kicks off on September 15 in Jharkhand, where PM Modi will flag off the Tatanagar-Patna Vande Bharat train at Tatanagar Junction Railway Station. He will also inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for railway projects worth over Rs. 660 crores, including the Mad...

September 16, 2024 3:23 PM

PM Modi and leaders extend greetings on Hindi Diwas

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other political leaders extended greetings on Hindi Diwas, celebrated on September 14 to commemorate the adoption of Hindi as an official language of India. "Many best wishes to all the countrymen on Hindi Diwas," PM Modi posted on X. Union Home Minister Amit Shah expanded on the significance of the day in a video message, saying that this year marks the 75th anniversary of Hindi's official status. "This year's 'Hindi Diwas' is very important for all of us," Ho...

September 16, 2024 3:24 PM

PM Modi to address rally in J-K’s Doda today, first Prime Minister to visit district in 50 years

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address a rally in Doda, Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the district in nearly five decades. The visit comes just days before the Union Territory's upcoming assembly elections, slated to begin on September 18. Union Minister Jitendra Singh, who inspected the venue on Friday, highlighted the significance of PM Modi's visit "There is a lot of excitement among the public as PM Modi has given priori...

September 16, 2024 3:24 PM

Swachh Bharat Mission: A game changer for public health

The recent release of the scientific report in the journal Nature on the Swachh Bharat Mission’s (SBM) impact on the reduction in infant and child mortality broadly coincides with the 10th anniversary of the programme. Announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his Independence Day speech to the nation from the Red Fort on August 15, 2014, it was formally launched on October 2 of the same year. This was the first time in history that any head of government in the world was publicly co...