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August 26, 2026 8:55 AM

PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh extend Onam, Milad-un-Nabi greetings

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended greetings to people on the occasions of Onam and Milad-un-Nabi, wishing the nation happiness, togetherness, prosperity, peace and harmony. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Wishing everyone a beautiful Onam. This is a vibrant festival celebrated with great enthusiasm all over the world. May this festival further empower the spirit of happiness, togetherness, and prosperity. Have a wonderful Onam." In a separate post, the Prime Minister extended g...

August 25, 2026 10:36 PM

PM Modi reviews six infrastructure projects worth over ₹30,000 crore at 53rd PRAGATI meeting

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday chaired the 53rd meeting of PRAGATI, the ICT-enabled, multi-modal platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation, at Seva Teerth. During the meeting, the Prime Minister reviewed six key infrastructure projects across the Railway, Road and Power sectors, spanning nine States and involving a cumulative cost of more than ₹30,000 crore. According to a Press Release from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the projects are significant for stre...

August 25, 2026 11:34 AM

PM Modi hails 10 years of UPI, says digital payments revolution a source of pride for every Indian

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hailed the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) as a “major turning point” in India’s digital payments journey as the country’s flagship real-time payment system completed a decade, highlighting its unprecedented scale, reach and growing global footprint. In a post on X, PM Modi said the rollout of UPI a decade ago had transformed the way Indians make payments and urged citizens to share how the platform had impacted their lives. “A decade ago, UPI...

August 24, 2026 5:18 PM

PM Modi to address young athletes during ‘Khelo India Dialogue’ on August 27

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address young budding athletes and youth leaders during a nationwide initiative, “Khelo India Dialogue - Khel Ki Baat, Pradhan Mantri Modi Ke Saath”, on August 27 to mark National Sports Day 2026. The large-scale youth engagement programme will be organised across more than 1,500 educational institutions throughout the country, bringing together young people, athletes, policymakers and representatives of educational institutions. IITs, IIMs, NITs, AIIMS, l...

August 21, 2026 11:49 AM

True Purpose of Human Life Lies in Selfless Service and Welfare of Others: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the continuous flow of rivers teaches us how we can utilise our capabilities for the welfare of humanity. He noted that the spirit of selfless service, dedication and benevolence gives a new direction to the nation. The Prime Minister shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam conveying that human beings should dedicate their lives to the service and welfare of others. Just as rivers flow ceaselessly and selflessly, sustaining countless lives with their waters be...

August 20, 2026 1:42 AM

PM Modi hails mega infra push as Cabinet approves projects worth over Rs 13,000 crore for railway multitracking and Bihar NH-22

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved infrastructure projects worth over Rs 13,000 crore, including four railway multitracking projects across four states and the four-laning of the Muzaffarpur-Sitamarhi-Sonbarsa section of NH-22 in Bihar. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the four railway projects at an estimated cost of Rs 9,450 crore, while the Bihar highway project involves a capital cost of Rs 3,590.73 crore. Together, the p...

August 19, 2026 11:54 PM

PM Modi mourns loss of lives in Kolkata hotel fire; police form SIT to probe tragedy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed deep grief over the loss of lives in a fire at a hotel on Mirza Ghalib Street in Kolkata and prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured in the tragedy. “Extremely pained to learn about the loss of lives due to a fire mishap in Kolkata. My condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in this tragedy. May the injured recover at the earliest. The local administration is assisting those who are affected,” the Prime Minister's Offic...

August 19, 2026 5:49 PM

Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2027 begins with nationwide quiz, winners to present ideas before PM Modi

The Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) 2027 has commenced with the launch of the Viksit Bharat Quiz, opening a nationwide platform for young Indians to participate in a merit-based leadership and nation-building programme that will culminate in an opportunity for selected youth to present their ideas before Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The initiative is aligned with the Prime Minister's vision of creating one lakh young leaders from non-political backgrounds and providing talented yo...

August 19, 2026 10:08 AM

PM Modi shares Sanskrit ‘Subhashitam’ highlighting the importance of benevolent actions and welfare of others

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has shared a Sanskrit ‘Subhashitam’ highlighting that the true fulfilment of human life lies in constantly working for the welfare and well-being of other living beings. Sharing the ‘Subhashitam’ on X, the PM wrote: “एतावज्जन्मसाफल्यं देहिनामिह देहिषु। प्राणैरर्थैर्धिया वाचा श्रेय एवाचरेत्सदा॥” The ‘Subhashita...

August 19, 2026 1:17 AM

PM Modi hails FM Sitharaman on her birthday, says her reforms strengthen India’s self-reliance

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended birthday greetings to Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, praising her focus on economic reforms and development and saying her efforts are adding momentum to India's pursuit of a strong and self-reliant economy. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Best wishes to FM Nirmala Sitharaman Ji on her birthday. With her emphasis on reforms and economic development, she is adding momentum to our endeavour of being a strong and sel...