September 21, 2025 5:22 PM

Seva Pakhwada 2025: youth take charge for a drug-free, self-reliant India

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) organised the ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat’ Youth Summits on Sunday across more than 2,000 locations nationwide, as part of the ongoing Seva Pakhwada (September 17 – October 2). The initiative, which coincides with the 75th birthday celebrations of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and will culminate on Gandhi Jayanti, saw lakhs of young participants taking the ‘Nasha Mukt’ (drug-free) and ‘Swadeshi Bharat’ pledges. The campaign bui...

September 15, 2025 7:24 PM

India to host AI Impact Summit in February 2026: Ashwini Vaishnaw

India will host the next edition of the AI Impact Summit in February 2026, Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Monday. The summit will focus on the safety and impact of artificial intelligence and follows the previous edition co-chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Paris.   In preparation, NITI Aayog held a conclave to showcase best practices of AI applications in districts across India. The Minister highlighted how AI-driven initiativ...

September 4, 2025 10:57 PM

Teachers are nation-builders, urged to inspire youth: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday addressed the National Awardee Teachers in New Delhi, lauding their role in nation-building and emphasizing the pivotal impact of educators in shaping India’s future. Calling teachers a “powerful force in nation-building,” PM Modi said that honoring them is not merely ceremonial but a recognition of their lifelong dedication and societal contribution. He congratulated the awardees, noting that millions of teachers across India demonstrate commitmen...

September 4, 2025 10:26 PM

PM Modi hails NextGen GST reforms as boost to ease of living, healthcare, and economic growth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday highlighted the transformative impact of the Government’s NextGen GST reforms, underscoring their role in enhancing ease of living, strengthening public health and nutrition, and supporting India’s middle class, MSMEs, and rural economy. Addressing the latest phase of the reform, PM Modi described the measures as a continuation of India’s decade-long commitment to bold economic reforms, including corporate tax reductions, GST implementation, and pe...

September 1, 2025 7:25 PM

Raftar for Viksit Bharat As PM Modi’s Infra Boost Accelerates India-Japan Bullet Train Ties

Amid rising uncertainties in India-US trade ties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent East Asia tour has spotlighted India's push to deepen regional alliances. His meetings with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba at the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit in Tokyo and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the SCO Summit in Tianjin underscore this strategy. The Tokyo talks zeroed in on a 2035 Vision Statement, prioritising eight areas like economic security, mobility, and green technology. Over a doze...

August 25, 2025 4:31 PM

GeM crosses ₹15 lakh crore milestone in cumulative GMV since launch

The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has achieved a milestone by surpassing ₹15 lakh crore in cumulative Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) since its inception in 2016. The development highlights the growing trust of buyers and sellers across India in GeM’s vision of creating a transparent, efficient and inclusive public procurement ecosystem. Over the past nine years, GeM has evolved into a robust digital platform, connecting government buyers with a wide range of sellers, including Micro and Sma...

August 15, 2025 12:21 PM

PM Modi unveils visionary blueprint for ‘Viksit Bharat’

Marking his 12th Independence Day address from the iconic Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday unveiled a sweeping vision for India’s transformation, blending technological ambition with economic firepower. On the nation’s 79th Independence Day, his message was unflinching – Bharat will set its own terms, build its own capabilities, and stride confidently towards becoming a developed nation by 2047. From manufacturing India’s first semiconductor chip to building indigenous ...

July 19, 2025 4:29 PM

Yuva Spiritual Summit a milestone in Nasha Mukt Bharat Campaign, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday shared an article highlighting the significance of the Yuva Spiritual Summit, calling it a major step toward achieving a drug-free India. In reply to a post on X by Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, PM Modi said, “Union Minister Dr. @mansukhmandviya elaborates on how the Yuva Spiritual Summit marks a major step in building a drug-free India. Have a read!” Organised by the MY Bharat initiative, the 'Youth Spiritual S...

July 18, 2025 1:58 PM

Piyush Goyal urges youth to lead the journey towards a Viksit Bharat by 2047

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Friday inaugurated the India’s International Movement to Unite Nations (IIMUN) Conference 2025 in Noida, where he called upon youth to take the lead in building a Viksit Bharat (Developed India) by 2047, in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision under the ‘Panch Pran’ for Amrit Kaal. Addressing a gathering of students and young leaders, Goyal said the next 25 years represent a defining era for India, and that the youth wil...

July 18, 2025 3:10 PM

PM Modi unveils infrastructure projects worth ₹7,200 crore in Bihar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated a series of infrastructure projects worth ₹7,200 crore in Bihar, urging the transformation of the state into a hub of growth and opportunities and an integral part of the Viksit Bharat mission. Addressing a large public gathering in Motihari, PM Modi said that just as several Eastern nations have emerged as key centres of global growth, Bihar too should become the driving force behind India's development. “I congratulate everyone on receiv...