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August 14, 2026 10:18 AM

May this day deepen our resolve to preserve harmony, brotherhood: PM Modi on ‘Partition Horrors Remembrance Day’

On ‘Partition Horrors Remembrance Day’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays a profound tribute to those who suffered during the Partition, salutes their courage and remembers their invaluable contributions to nation-building. He calls upon citizens to work collectively towards building a ‘Viksit Bharat’ with a resolve to preserve harmony and brotherhood in the nation. “Today we mark #PartitionHorrorsRemembranceDay. We recall the courage of all those who were impacted by Partition. It wa...

August 13, 2026 4:56 PM

PM Modi gets emotional recalling his mother, says ‘I still feel her absence’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi became emotional while recalling his late mother during the release of former President Ram Nath Kovind’s autobiography Triumph of the Indian Republic: My Life, My Struggles at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on Wednesday. Speaking about Kovind’s childhood, PM Modi recounted a tragic incident described in the autobiography in which his mother lost her life in a house fire in Kanpur Dehat while attempting to save essential household belongings. “Imagine, at such a ...

August 10, 2026 5:42 PM

Sports culture, not just infrastructure, key to India’s medal success: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India’s success in international sports depends not merely on building infrastructure but on creating a comprehensive sports culture across the country. Interacting with India’s Commonwealth Games champions, PM Modi congratulated the athletes for bringing glory to the nation and said their medals and achievements inspire young students far more effectively than verbal encouragement. “Your medal inspires them more than anything we could say by g...

August 10, 2026 4:01 PM

Union HM Amit Shah appeals to countrymen to participate in ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign, upload selfies

Union Home Minister Amit Shah today appealed to every citizen to participate in the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign, hoist the tricolour and upload a selfie on harghartiranga.com. “The #HarGharTiranga campaign, initiated by PM Shri @narendramodi Ji, is a reflection of our nation’s collective strength, uniting us in our endeavour to build a Viksit Bharat,” read his post on X. “The movement, which coincides with the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram this year, makes the occasion even more hea...

August 9, 2026 6:52 PM

PM Modi urges people to join Har Ghar Tiranga movement, hoist Tricolour at homes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged citizens to participate enthusiastically in the Har Ghar Tiranga movement and renew their collective resolve to contribute towards building a Viksit Bharat. Sharing Ministry of Culture's post on X, PM Modi said, “Our Tricolour is our pride and a constant source of inspiration to always give our best for the nation. Let us participate enthusiastically in the Har Ghar Tiranga movement and renew our collective resolve to contribute towards building a ...

August 9, 2026 10:47 AM

PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh pay tribute to freedom fighters on Quit India Movement, Kakori Train Action anniversaries

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday paid tribute to the freedom fighters who participated in the Quit India Movement and the Kakori Train Action, recalling their courage, sacrifice and contribution to India's struggle for independence. Remembering the Quit India Movement, PM Modi said in a post on X, "Remembering all those who participated in the historic Quit India Movement. Their courage will always remain an inspiration for every...

August 9, 2026 10:47 AM

PM Modi, US Vice President Vance discuss ways to deepen India-US Strategic Partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday received a telephone call from US Vice President J.D. Vance during which the two leaders reviewed the progress of the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and discussed ways to further strengthen cooperation across key areas. According to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), PM Modi and Vance noted the sustained momentum in high-level engagements between the two countries and reaffirmed their commitment to expanding cooperation in trade, d...

August 7, 2026 9:55 AM

PM Modi calls upon people to celebrate National Handloom Day by showcasing India’s rich handloom heritage

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called upon people across the country to celebrate National Handloom Day on August 7 by showcasing India's rich and diverse handloom heritage and promoting indigenous handloom products on social media. In a post on X, the Prime Minister encouraged citizens to share videos featuring their favourite handloom products, including "Get Ready With Me" (GRWM) videos, to popularise India's traditional weaving legacy. "Tomorrow, 7th August is National Handloom D...

August 6, 2026 9:51 PM

PM Modi, Netanyahu review India-Israel strategic partnership, discuss West Asia situation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday received a telephone call from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. According to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), the two leaders reviewed sustained progress in India-Israel Special Strategic Partnership and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the bilateral cooperation across various sectors for the mutual benefit of the two countries. The PMO said both leaders agreed to remain in touch as the regional situation continues to evo...

August 5, 2026 12:31 AM

Rajya Sabha MP Nitish Kumar meets PM Modi

Rajya Sabha MP and former Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his office chamber in Parliament House. Sharing details of the meeting on X, Nitish said, "Today, I paid a courtesy visit to the Hon'ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, at his office in Parliament House, New Delhi." The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) also acknowledged the meeting in a post on X, stating, "Rajya Sabha MP Shri Nitish Kumar Ji met PM Narendra Modi ear...