Prime Minister Narendra Modi

September 16, 2024 4:51 PM

Wayanad landslide: Centre had warned Kerala of heavy rain and landslides, says Home Minister Amit Shah

In the wake of devastating landslides that have claimed at least 158 lives in Kerala's Wayanad district, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has raised questions about the state government's response to early warnings issued by the central government. Speaking in the Rajya Sabha, Union Home Minister Shah said, "Early warning was given, that is why on July 23, we sent 9 teams of NDRF and three more were sent yesterday. Had they become alert the day the NDRF teams landed, a lot could have been saved. B...

September 16, 2024 5:05 PM

Wayanad Tragedy: Death toll climbs to 143, PM Modi announces Rs 2 lakh each, rescue operation on

The death toll in the Wayanad landslide tragedy climbed to 143 on Wednesday, with several injured and trapped, according to the State Health Department. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a relief of Rs 2 lakh each to the families of the deceased. The injured will be given half a lakh rupees each from the Prime Minister's Relief Fund. The Prime Minister informed that he spoke to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and promised all assistance Relief and rescue operations are underway in Wayanad'...

September 16, 2024 4:52 PM

Prime Minister Modi to address inaugural session of CII post Budget conference today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the inaugural session of ‘Journey Towards Viksit Bharat: A Post Union Budget 2024-25 Conference’ at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on 30 July, 2024 at 12 noon. The Conference is being organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and is aimed at presenting the outline for Government’s larger vision for growth and industry’s role in this endeavour. More than 1000 participants from Industry, Government, Diplomatic community, Think tanks among...

September 16, 2024 5:05 PM

PM Modi holds meeting with BJP CMs & Deputy CMs, reviewing welfare schemes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed the steps to increase outreach of central government schemes with Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers of BJP-ruled states. Modi gave several suggestions on further improving the governance in their respective states, emphasising on messaging of the welfare schemes for their better delivery. PM Modi addressed a two-day meeting of BJP Chief Ministers’ Council in New Delhi, which concluded on Sunday. The meeting was aimed at reviewing governance p...

July 28, 2024 5:20 PM

“Rising handloom, khadi sale creating new employment, women benefiting most”: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his 112th Mann Ki Baat address on Sunday, highlighted the significant growth in handloom and khadi sales, emphasizing its role in job creation, particularly for women. PM said that Khadi Gramodyog's business has surpassed 1.5 lakh crore rupees for the first time, with khadi sales alone increasing by 400%. "This rising sale of Khadi and handloom is creating a large number of new employment opportunities, primarily benefiting women associated with this industry," ...

September 16, 2024 5:05 PM

PM Modi highlights Charaideo Moidam of Assam in 112th Mann Ki Baat, urges people to visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi used his 112th Mann Ki Baat radio address on Sunday to highlight Charaideo Moidam, a 700-year-old mound-burial system of Assam's Ahom dynasty, recently recognized as India's 43rd UNESCO World Heritage site. Charaideo Moidam - The Mound-Burial System of the Ahom Dynasty has been announced for inclusion under the category of Cultural Property at the 46th World Heritage Committee meeting that is being held in New Delhi from July 21 to 31, 2024. In his Mann Ki Baat add...

September 16, 2024 5:17 PM

Kargil Vijay Diwas: Families of soldiers remember their bravery, dedication on 25th anniversary

As the country celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Kargil Vijay Diwas today (Friday), the families of the soldiers remember the bravery and dedication of their loved ones who laid their lives during the war between India and Pakistan at icy heights in 1999. Madhubala, widow of Kargil hero Vinod Kumar, said, "On May 18, 1997, we got married and on June 14, 1999, he lost his life. I feel very good to be here and feel proud." Rajender Kumar, the elder brother of Kargil hero, soldier Bejender Ku...

September 16, 2024 5:17 PM

Prime Minister Modi to visit Drass to commemorate 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Kargil today (Friday) on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Kargil Vijay Diwas and pay homage to the bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty. PM Modi will visit the Kargil War Memorial at around 9:20 am and pay tribute to the bravehearts. The arrangements are in full accordance with security purposes at the Kargil War Memorial at Dras, ahead of the Prime Minister's visit. The Prime Minister will carry out the first blast of...

September 16, 2024 5:20 PM

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu welcomes Union Budget 2024-25

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for addressing the state's needs in the Union Budget 2024-25. In a statement, Naidu praised the budget's focus on crucial projects in Andhra Pradesh, including the state capital, Polavaram project, industrial nodes, and development of backward areas. "On behalf of the people of Andhra Pradesh, I thank the Hon'ble Prime Minister, @narendramodi Ji and...

September 16, 2024 5:21 PM

PM Modi hails Budget 2024, says it will speed up growth and empower middle class

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday praised the Union Budget 2024-25 as a significant driver of economic development and empowerment for all sections of Indian society. In his post-budget remarks, PM Modi emphasized the budget's focus on rural development, poverty alleviation, and agricultural prosperity. "This is a budget that will guide the country’s villages, poor, and farmers towards prosperity. Over the past 10 years, 25 crore people have risen out of poverty. This budget supports th...