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November 9, 2025 11:42 AM

PM Modi, President Murmu extend greetings on 25th anniversary of Uttarakhand’s formation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday extended greetings to the people of Uttarakhand on the 25th anniversary of the state’s formation, lauding its progress and contribution to India’s spiritual and cultural heritage. Uttarakhand, often referred to as Devbhoomi (the land of Gods), was carved out of Uttar Pradesh on November 9, 2000, becoming the 27th state of India. The day marks a milestone in the state’s journey from a people’s movement to a model of bala...

November 9, 2025 11:40 AM

PM Modi calls for accessible and inclusive justice at National Conference on Legal Aid Delivery

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the National Conference on “Strengthening Legal Aid Delivery Mechanisms” at the Supreme Court of India, urging collective efforts to make justice accessible, timely, and understandable for all citizens. Addressing the gathering, PM Modi said strengthening legal aid systems would give new strength to India’s judicial framework and enhance the Ease of Justice, complementing the government’s broader efforts toward Ease of Living and Ease...

November 9, 2025 11:36 AM

PM Modi meets LK Advani, extends birthday greetings to Bharat Ratna awardee

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Bharat Ratna awardee Lal Krishna Advani at his residence in New Delhi to extend birthday greetings, wishing him good health and a long life. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Greetings to Shri LK Advani Ji on his birthday. A statesman blessed with towering vision and intellect, Advani Ji’s life has been dedicated to strengthening India’s progress. He has always embodied the spirit of selfless duty an...

November 7, 2025 12:06 PM

‘Vande Mataram’ a timeless symbol of unity: President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday commemorated the 150th anniversary of India’s national song, Vande Mataram, describing it as a timeless symbol of national unity and patriotism. In a post on X, the President said, “In the nineteenth century, Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay composed the immortal song Vande Mataram against the backdrop of the Sannyasi Rebellion against British rule. Since the time of the 1905 Swadeshi Movement, it has served as a source of inspiration for one and all. This son...

November 7, 2025 9:39 AM

150 years of ‘Vande Mataram’: PM Modi to inaugurate year-long commemoration today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate today the year-long nationwide commemoration of 150 years of the National Song ‘Vande Mataram’ at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi. The Prime Minister will also release a commemorative stamp and coin, marking the formal launch of celebrations that will continue till November 7, 2026. The event will begin with the mass singing of the full version of “Vande Mataram” at 9:50 a.m. across public spaces in coordination with the main p...

November 6, 2025 5:11 PM

PM Modi to inaugurate National Conference on ‘Strengthening Legal Aid Delivery Mechanisms’ on November 8

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and address the National Conference on “Strengthening Legal Aid Delivery Mechanisms” on November 8, 2025, at around 5 PM at the Supreme Court of India. Organised by the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), the two-day conference will focus on enhancing access to justice and improving the efficiency of India’s legal aid system. During the event, the Prime Minister will also launch the Community Mediation Training Module, developed by NALSA...

November 6, 2025 4:07 PM

PM Modi to flag off four new Vande Bharat Express trains from Varanasi on November 8

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Varanasi on November 8 to flag off four new Vande Bharat Express trains, marking another major step in India’s ongoing railway modernization drive. The event, scheduled for 8:15 AM, will see the launch of new services connecting key cultural, economic, and commercial centers across the country. The new semi-high-speed trains will operate on the Banaras-Khajuraho, Lucknow-Saharanpur, Firozpur-Delhi, and Ernakulam-Bengaluru routes, further strengthening r...

November 6, 2025 10:16 AM

PM Modi to inaugurate year-long commemoration of 150 years of ‘Vande Mataram’ on November 7

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the year-long commemoration marking 150 years of India’s national song, ‘Vande Mataram’, at a grand ceremony organized by the Culture Ministry on November 7, at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi. The event will mark the formal launch of nationwide celebrations that will run from November 7, 2025 to November 7, 2026, honouring the timeless composition that inspired India’s freedom movement and continues to symbolize national pride an...

November 5, 2025 6:27 PM

Assam CM invites PM Modi to inaugurate Guwahati airport terminal, lay foundation stone of fertiliser plant

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and invited him to inaugurate two major development projects in the state - the new terminal of Guwahati’s Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International (LGBI) Airport and the ₹10,601-crore brownfield Ammonia-Urea complex at Namrup. During the meeting, which lasted nearly 20 minutes at the Prime Minister’s official residence, Sarma extended a formal invitation to PM Modi to dedicate the projects to the p...

November 5, 2025 11:37 AM

Under PM Modi’s leadership, India is uniting economic progress with social development: Mansukh Mandaviya

Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, on Tuesday highlighted India’s inclusive growth model at the inaugural plenary of the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha. Addressing a High-Level Round Table on Strengthening the Three Pillars of Social Development, the Minister emphasized how India has successfully combined economic growth with social inclusion through digital innovation and financial empowerment. “India has de...