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July 19, 2025 12:33 PM

‘Symbol of courage and patriotism’: PM Modi remembers Mangal Pandey on birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid rich tributes to freedom fighter Mangal Pandey on his birth anniversary, describing him as a "pioneering warrior" who stood up to British rule and remains a symbol of courage and patriotism. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Heartfelt tributes to the great freedom fighter Mangal Pandey on his birth anniversary. He was a pioneering warrior of the country who challenged British rule. His story of courage and valour will continue to be a source of inspira...

July 18, 2025 10:39 AM

PM Modi, Union leaders extend birthday wishes to Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended heartfelt birthday greetings to Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, applauding his contributions to India’s progress in the fields of information technology, innovation, and infrastructure. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Birthday wishes to Union Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw Ji. He is making commendable efforts to boost India’s strides in the world of IT, innovation and also upgradation of vital infrastructure. May he be blessed with a long an...

July 18, 2025 9:51 AM

Indian Navy to commission indigenous diving support vessel ‘Nistar’ today at Visakhapatnam

In a boost to India’s maritime capabilities and self-reliance in defence production, the Indian Navy will today commission its first indigenously designed and built Diving Support Vessel (DSV) Nistar at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will preside over the commissioning ceremony, marking the formal induction of the state-of-the-art vessel into the Eastern Naval Command. Designed and constructed by Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), Visakhapatnam, Nistar repr...

July 14, 2025 9:23 PM

India hopes zero tolerance for terrorism will be strongly upheld: EAM Jaishankar before key SCO meeting

A day ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Foreign Ministers' Meeting (CFM) in Tianjin, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Monday stated that the "primary mandate" of the grouping is to "combat terrorism, separatism and extremism". "Tomorrow, we will be meeting in the format of the SCO, whose primary mandate is to combat terrorism, separatism and extremism. This is a shared concern and India hopes that zero tolerance for terrorism will be strongly upheld...

July 11, 2025 8:22 PM

NCC ideal for India’s youth: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday chaired the first Governing Council Meeting of the National Cadet Corps Alumni Association (NCCAA) at South Block, New Delhi. Addressing the delegation, the Defence Minister described the NCC as “a platform that presents an ideal for the youth of the country.” He termed former NCC cadets as strong pillars of India who are contributing to the nation’s development across diverse fields — not passively, but as active drivers of change. “We need t...

July 10, 2025 10:00 AM

PM Modi greets Rajnath Singh on his birthday, praising his hard work and wisdom

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended greetings to Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on his birthday and said that he has distinguished himself for his hardworking nature and wisdom. PM Modi praised the Defence Minister’s efforts to make India self-reliant in defence. “Best wishes to Union Minister Shri Rajnath Singh Ji on his birthday. He’s distinguished himself for his hardworking nature and wisdom. His efforts to make India self-reliant in defence and strengthen our arme...

July 7, 2025 4:27 PM

Operation Sindoor boosted global demand for Indian defence products: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday underscored the role of Defence Accounts Department (DAD) in enhancing the operational readiness and financial agility of the Armed Forces at the Controllers’ Conference 2025 in New Delhi. Citing the success of Operation Sindoor, he said India’s growing defence capabilities, particularly indigenous equipment, have boosted global demand and respect for the country's defence sector. He urged the DAD to evolve from being mere financial controllers to f...

July 6, 2025 3:43 PM

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to inaugurate Controllers’ Conference 2025 on July 7

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate the Controllers’ Conference 2025, hosted by the Defence Accounts Department (DAD), on July 7 at DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi. The three-day conference, from July 7 to 9, will bring together India’s top defence and financial leadership to chart the future of defence financial governance. This year’s theme, “Transforming Financial Advice, Payment, Audit and Accounting through Defence Finance and Economics”, marks a strategic shift positioning DAD...

July 4, 2025 7:45 PM

India’s military free and capable to respond to terror: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday asserted that India’s Armed Forces are fully free and capable of taking all necessary action against terrorism, reiterating the government’s commitment to a firm yet restrained approach. Speaking at an event in Hyderabad to mark the 128th birth anniversary of freedom fighter Alluri Sitarama Raju, Singh said terrorists who killed innocent civilians in Pahalgam acted according to their “Dharma”, but India’s forces responded in line with their “...

July 4, 2025 12:26 PM

PM Modi pays tribute to Swami Vivekananda on his death anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tribute to Swami Vivekananda on his death anniversary, honouring his enduring legacy as a spiritual visionary, philosopher, and cultural icon. "I bow to Swami Vivekananda Ji on his Punya Tithi. His thoughts and vision for our society remains our guiding light. He ignited a sense of pride and confidence in our history and cultural heritage. He also emphasised on walking the path of service and compassion," PM Modi said in a post on X. Union Home Minis...