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August 31, 2026 11:00 AM

India, Uzbekistan agree to deepen ties, explore strategic partnership during PM Modi’s state visit

India and Uzbekistan have agreed to deepen their bilateral engagement across trade, investment, defence, connectivity, digital technologies, critical minerals, energy, healthcare, education and culture, with the two countries reaffirming their commitment to elevating ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The understanding was reached during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to Uzbekistan from August 29 to 30 at the invitation of Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The two le...

August 28, 2026 3:40 PM

PM Modi, Amit Shah pay tributes to Sree Narayana Guru on his birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday paid tributes to Sree Narayana Guru on his birth anniversary, remembering the revered social reformer, spiritual leader and thinker for his enduring contribution to social harmony, education, equality and compassion. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Tributes to Sree Narayana Guru on his birth anniversary! A towering social reformer, spiritual leader and thinker, he devoted his life to building a society rooted in dignity and...

August 28, 2026 3:00 PM

PM Modi, Amit Shah pay homage to Mahatma Ayyankali on his birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday paid homage to Mahatma Ayyankali on his birth anniversary, remembering the pioneering social reformer for his lifelong contribution to social justice, education and the empowerment of marginalised communities. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Paying homage to Mahatma Ayyankali on his birth anniversary! He is remembered as a great pioneer of social justice. His efforts to secure educational opportunities for the marginalised,...

August 28, 2026 2:20 PM

PM Modi highlights transformative impact of Jan Dhan Yojana after 12 years

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday highlighted the scale and impact of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) over the past 12 years, saying the financial inclusion programme has played a significant role in expanding access to formal banking and empowering people across the country. Sharing a thread posted by MyGovIndia on X, the Prime Minister said the Jan Dhan Yojana had delivered "unprecedented scale and transformative outcomes" and described its impact as unparalleled. MyGovIndia ...

August 28, 2026 2:11 PM

World Sanskrit Day: V-P Radhakrishnan, PM Modi, Amit Shah call for preservation and promotion of ancient language

Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and several other leaders on Friday extended greetings on World Sanskrit Day, underscoring the ancient language's enduring contribution to India's knowledge, philosophy, culture and intellectual traditions and calling for efforts to preserve it for future generations. World Sanskrit Day is observed on Shravana Purnima to celebrate Sanskrit and its extensive contribution to literature, philosophy, scie...

August 27, 2026 4:23 PM

PM Modi to visit Uzbekistan, Kyrgyz Republic from August 29 to September 1

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake a four-day visit to Uzbekistan and the Kyrgyz Republic from August 29 to September 1, during which he will hold bilateral talks with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and participate in the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek. PM Modi will first travel to Uzbekistan on August 29-30 for a State Visit at the invitation of President Mirziyoyev. It will be his fourth visit to Uzbekistan. During his stay in Tashkent, PM Modi wi...

August 27, 2026 3:02 PM

Khelo India is platform to nurture sporting talent, build Viksit Bharat: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that sports should not be viewed merely as a means of winning medals, but as a powerful instrument to harness India's sporting potential and youth energy in the journey towards building a Viksit Bharat. Addressing the Khelo India Dialogue through video conference, the Prime Minister said the initiative had emerged as an important platform for nurturing sporting talent across the country and providing young athletes with opportunities and support to ...

August 27, 2026 1:30 PM

PM Modi, HM Amit Shah condole demise of A. Balakrishnan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and other leaders on Thursday condoled the demise of A. Balakrishnan, recalling his decades-long service to society and his contribution to education and nation-building, particularly in the Northeast. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Deeply saddened by the passing of Shri A. Balakrishnan Ji, who served as the All India President of Vivekananda Kendra. Balakrishnan Ji devoted more than five decades of his life to the ideals of Swami Vive...

August 26, 2026 3:34 PM

At least six killed in road mishap in Telangana’s Suryapet; PM Modi condoles deaths

At least six people, including five women, were killed and 20 others injured after a private bus collided with a truck in Telangana’s Suryapet district in the early hours of Wednesday, police said. The accident took place on the Hyderabad-Vijayawada National Highway near Durgapuram stage in Kodad mandal. According to preliminary information, the bus was travelling from Hyderabad towards Eluru in Andhra Pradesh via Vijayawada when it rammed into a truck from behind. Prime Minister Narendra Mo...

August 26, 2026 12:10 PM

PM Modi to address youth during Khelo India Dialogue on August 27

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address young people at the Khelo India Dialogue through video conferencing on Thursday as part of the National Sports Day 2026 celebrations. The programme, scheduled for 11 a.m., has been organised by Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) to provide young people a platform to engage with India's sporting journey, share their aspirations and contribute ideas towards building a youth-led Viksit Bharat. The nationwide programme will be held with the participation of yout...