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September 5, 2026 11:02 AM

Union Ministers extend Teachers’ Day greetings, hail educators for shaping India’s future

Union Ministers on Saturday extended warm greetings on Teachers’ Day, highlighting the crucial role of educators in shaping young minds, nurturing values and contributing to nation-building. Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, “On Teachers’ Day, extending warm wishes to our teachers who have paved the path for India’s perpetual progress by leading generations of students on the quest for knowledge. Also, I bow to the philosopher and statesman Bharat Ratna Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Ji...

September 1, 2026 6:23 PM

New NCERT textbooks for classes 10 to 12 being prepared in mission mode: Education minister

Revised NCERT textbooks for classes 10 to 12 are being prepared in mission mode, Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Tuesday. The minister also said that the textbooks for classes 1 to 9 as per the new National Curriculum Framework (NCF) have already been released. Joshi made the comments in his address at the 66th Foundation Day of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT). “NCERT is playing a crucial role in building a Viksit Bharat and nurturing skilled...

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 20, 2026 3:51 PM

Transforming school education for a stronger foundation of Viksit Bharat

India’s school education system is undergoing a significant transformation driven by a sustained focus on access, quality, equity, inclusion and technology. The latest UDISE+ 2025-26 report provides compelling evidence of this progress, reflecting the Narendra Modi government’s commitment to building an education system that prepares young Indians for the opportunities and challenges of the 21st century. The scale of India’s school education system itself is remarkable. The country now ha...

August 20, 2026 3:57 PM

India’s electric mobility revolution powers the journey towards global EV leadership

India is witnessing a fundamental transformation of its transportation landscape as electric mobility moves rapidly from a niche segment to a mainstream component of the automobile industry. The country’s electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem has expanded dramatically over the past decade, driven by policy support, rising consumer acceptance, technological progress, domestic manufacturing and growing charging infrastructure. The transformation is increasingly positioning India not only as a major EV...

August 15, 2026 6:59 PM

PM Modi shares Vice President Radhakrishnan’s article recalling freedom fighters, calls for Viksit Bharat by 2047

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday shared an article by Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on the occasion of India’s 80th Independence Day, highlighting the sacrifices of freedom fighters and calling upon citizens to dedicate themselves to building a Viksit Bharat by 2047. Sharing the article on X, PM Modi said, “As India celebrates its 80th Independence Day, Honourable Vice-President of India Thiru CP Radhakrishnan recalls his visit to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, remembering th...

August 15, 2026 5:45 PM

Delhi will play greater role in India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat: CM Rekha Gupta

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday said the national capital would play a greater role in India’s journey towards becoming a developed nation, asserting that the city’s progress was closely linked to the country’s pride and prestige. CM Gupta hoisted the Tricolour at the state-level Independence Day celebrations at Chhatrasal Stadium and paid tribute to the freedom fighters whose sacrifices laid the foundation of an independent India. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Ministe...

August 14, 2026 11:19 PM

PM Modi hails President Murmu’s Independence Day address, says her message inspires renewed determination for Viksit Bharat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday praised President Droupadi Murmu’s address to the nation on the eve of the 80th Independence Day, describing it as “motivating and thoughtful”. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "A motivating and thoughtful address by Rashtrapati Ji on the eve of Independence Day. Her thoughts reflect the strength of our nation and the aspirations of every Indian. Her message inspires us all to work with renewed determination for a Viksit Bharat." In her address, Presid...

August 14, 2026 8:56 PM

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla urges youth to uphold democratic values, contribute to Viksit Bharat

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday extended greetings to the people of the country on the eve of India's 80th Independence Day and called upon the youth to uphold constitutional and democratic values while contributing to the nation's development. In his Independence Day message, LS Speaker Birla paid tribute to the countless freedom fighters who dedicated their lives to securing India's independence and said the country, nearly eight decades after gaining freedom, must now work with a renewe...

August 14, 2026 8:22 PM

President Murmu calls for collective effort to build Viksit Bharat by 2047, highlights development, national security and women-led growth

President Droupadi Murmu, in her address to the nation on the eve of the 80th Independence Day, called upon citizens to work collectively towards building a developed India by 2047, while highlighting the country's progress in inclusive development, digital infrastructure, women's empowerment, youth participation, national security and environmental protection. Addressing the nation on Thursday evening, the President extended her greetings to citizens in India and abroad and said that the Trico...