Prime Minister Narendra Modi

September 16, 2024 3:59 PM

PM Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi in Kyiv, honours children killed in war

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived in Ukraine on Friday, paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi in Kyiv, marking the start of his historic visit to the war-torn country. Accompanied by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, PM Modi also honored the Memory of Children at the Martyrologist Exposition at the Ukraine National Museum in Kyiv, which commemorates the young lives lost during the full-scale Russian invasion. The Gandhi statue, symbolizing the enduring legacy of Mahatma Gandhi'...

September 16, 2024 4:00 PM

PM Modi in Poland: ‘Today India’s strategy is to maintain equal closeness with all nations’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India's strategy is to maintain equal closeness with all nations as compared to its previous policy of remaining equidistant. While addressing Indian community members in Warsaw, PM Modi said, "For decades, India had a policy to maintain distance from all the countries. However, the policy of today's India is to have equal closeness with all countries. The India of today wants to connect with all. Today's India talks about the development of all. Today's In...

September 16, 2024 4:01 PM

PM Modi‘s ‘not time for war’ message from Poland, advocates peace, dialogue & diplomacy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in Poland that India has always advocated for permanent peace in the region, adding that it believes in dialogue and diplomacy to resolve conflict. PM Modi reiterated that "this is not an era of war" as he addressed the Indian community event in Poland's Warsaw. "India is the land of Lord Buddha's legacy. Therefore, India does not believe in war and advocates for peace in this region. India is an advocate of permanent peace in this region. India's concept is cl...

September 16, 2024 4:01 PM

PM Modi addresses Indian community in Poland, says both countries agree on social security agreement

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that India and Poland have agreed on social security agreement. He stated that partnership between two nations has been strengthening in areas like new technology and clean energy. He also pointed out that Kabbadi emerged as a source of connection between the two nations as Poland is going to host the Kabaddi championship for the first time this year. While addressing Indian community in Poland's Warsaw, PM Modi stated, "Innovation and youth are going ...

September 16, 2024 4:01 PM

PM Modi lays wreath at Jam Saheb of Nawanagar Memorial in Warsaw

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to Warsaw on Wednesday, paid tribute to the historic ties between India and Poland by laying a wreath at the Jam Saheb of Nawanagar Memorial. This visit marks the first time in 45 years that an Indian Prime Minister has visited Poland. The memorial, dedicated to Jam Saheb Digvijaysinhji Ranjitsinhji, the former Maharaja of Nawanagar (now Jamnagar), commemorates his extraordinary humanitarian efforts during World War II. In 1942, Maharaja Digvijaysi...

September 16, 2024 4:01 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Warsaw, first visit by Indian PM in 45 years

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Warsaw, Poland, on Wednesday, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country in 45 years. During his visit, PM Modi will hold meetings with his Polish counterpart and the President, and will also engage with the Indian community. Later today the Prime Minister will first lay a wreath at the memorial of the Jam Saheb of Nawanagar. The memorial is dedicated to Jam Saheb Digvijaysinhji Ranjitsinhji, a former Maharaja of Nawanagar (now Ja...

September 16, 2024 4:01 PM

Centre asks UPSC to cancel the latest lateral entry advertisements

The Department of Personnel and Training Minister, Jitendra Singh wrote to the Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission on Tuesday to cancel the lateral entry advertisement related to several lateral entry posts at various levels in the central government as per directions of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "I am writing to you on the important issue of lateral entry into the Government of India. Recently, the UPSC issued an advertisement related to a number of lateral entry posts at vario...

September 16, 2024 4:02 PM

Raksha Bandhan symbolizes immense love between brother and sister: PM Modi extends greetings to nation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted people on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan on Monday and prayed for everyone's happiness and prosperity. "Best wishes to all countrymen on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, a festival symbolizing the immense love between brother and sister. May this holy festival bring new sweetness in the relationships of all of you and happiness, prosperity and good fortune in life," PM Modi posted on X. Union Home Minister Amit Shah also extended wishes and prayed for everyon...

September 16, 2024 4:02 PM

PM Modi stresses protection of minorities in call with Bangladesh’s Muhammad Yunus

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Mohammad Yunus, the Chief Adviser of the interim government of Bangladesh on Friday, emphasizing the need to ensure the safety and protection of minorities in the country. PM Modi reaffirmed India's support for a democratic, stable, peaceful and progressive Bangladesh. He reiterated India's commitment to supporting the people of Bangladesh through various development initiatives, the Prime Minister’s Office said in a press relea...

September 16, 2024 4:03 PM

PM Modi calls for revival of Nalanda’s spirit to position India as global education hub

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day address from the Red Fort, emphasized the need to revive the ancient spirit of Nalanda University, aiming to reestablish India as a global center for higher learning and research. Highlighting the significance of education under India’s new education policy, PM Modi expressed his vision to develop institutions that attract students from around the world, thereby transforming India into an international hub for education. "We have recently...