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PM Modi distributes over 65 lakh property cards under SVAMITVA scheme to boost rural empowerment

Jan 18, 2025, at 11:04 pm

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed over 65 lakh property cards on Saturday under the SVAMITVA scheme, a landmark initiative aimed at enhancing rural economic activities and alleviating poverty.

US opens new consulate in Bengaluru, eyes to broaden ties with India

Jan 17, 2025, at 09:34 pm

Bengaluru/IBNS:  The governments of the United States and India dedicated a new site for the U.S. consulate in Bengaluru in a bid to strengthen the logistics for the diplomatic ties between the countries with multiple shared objectives.  

Cabinet's decision on 8th Pay Commission will improve quality of life, give boost to consumption: PM Modi

Jan 17, 2025, at 12:39 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday hailed the Cabinet's decision to constitute the eighth pay commission and said it will boost consumption and improve the quality of life.

Navy commissions 2 indigenously developed warships, 1 submarine; PM Modi says India becoming major maritime power

Jan 15, 2025, at 09:58 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: India made history Wednesday by commissioning two indigenously manufactured warships - a class-leading stealth frigate and guided missile destroyer -as well as an attack submarine.

PM Modi participates in Lohri celebrations in Delhi's Naraina

Jan 14, 2025, at 01:04 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended Lohri celebrations at Naraina in Delhi on Monday.

Millions of Hindu devotees gather in UP's Prayagraj as world's largest pilgrimage Maha Kumbh Mela begins today

Jan 13, 2025, at 11:33 pm

Prayagraj/IBNS: Millions of Hindu devotees flocked to Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj as the world’s biggest religious gathering- Maha Kumbh Mela- began on Monday with tens of thousands of people taking a dip in freezing waters at the confluence of sacred rivers Ganga, Yamuna, and the Saraswati.

PM Modi pays tribute to Swami Vivekananda, says he is an eternal inspiration for youths

Jan 12, 2025, at 02:10 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday paid homage to Swami Vivekananda on his birth anniversary, saying that he is an eternal inspiration for youths.

PM Modi expresses eagerness to visit Sonmarg after Omar Abdullah shares pictures of new Z-Morh Tunnel in J&K

Jan 12, 2025, at 12:54 pm

Srinagar/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his eagerness to visit the Sonamarg area of Jammu and Kashmir where he is scheduled to inaugurate the Z-Morh tunnel on Monday.

I did whatever I could to handle myself: PM Modi on Godhra train burning

Jan 10, 2025, at 11:35 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Responding to a question on anxiety during a podcast with Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared his experience at the time of the Godhra train burning incident in February 2002 and recalled that it took place just three days after he became an MLA for the first time.

Centre announces memorial for Pranab Mukherjee, his daughter thanks PM Modi for 'gracious gesture'

Jan 07, 2025, at 09:26 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Even as a row over the site for former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh's memorial is underway, the Centre has decided to build one for his former Congress colleague and ex-President Pranab Mukherjee.

Audit reveals lavish spending on Arvind Kejriwal’s official residence, sparks ‘Sheesh Mahal’ controversy

Jan 05, 2025, at 08:08 pm

New Delhi: An audit of the official residence of former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal at 6, Flag Staff Road revealed extravagant expenditures, including Rs 96 lakh on main and sheer curtains, Rs 39 lakh on kitchen equipment, a minibar worth Rs 4.80 lakh, and silk carpets costing Rs 16.27 lakh.

PM Modi inaugurates 13-km stretch of Namo Bharat corridor connecting Sahibabad in UP with Delhi's New Ashok Nagar

Jan 05, 2025, at 03:32 pm

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a 13-km section of the Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor on Sunday, connecting Sahibabad in Uttar Pradesh with New Ashok Nagar in Delhi.

PM Modi to inaugurate 13-km stretch of Namo Bharat corridor connecting Delhi's Sahibabad and New Ashok Nagar

Jan 04, 2025, at 09:36 pm

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate a 13-kilometre stretch of the Namo Bharat corridor, connecting Sahibabad and New Ashok Nagar, on Sunday, PTI reported, citing officials.

'Cowardly': PM Modi condemns New Orleans terrorist attack that killed 15

Jan 02, 2025, at 09:07 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday condemned the terrorist attack in New Orleans, which left 15 people dead, and expressed condolence for the victims' families.

SRK, Akshay Kumar praise PM Modi's global initiative to take Indian cinema to a greater scale

Jan 02, 2025, at 12:11 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's latest initiative, under 'Create in India', to take Indian cinema to a greater scale globally has earned heaps of praises from superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Akshay Kumar.

Congress writes to PM Modi seeking space for building a memorial to Manmohan Singh

Dec 27, 2024, at 10:00 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday discussing the possibility of building a memorial to former PM Manmohan Singh at the same site where his last rites would be held, the party said.

Manmohan Singh left strong imprint on our economic policy over years: PM Modi

Dec 27, 2024, at 12:52 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday mourned his predecessor Manmohan Singh's death and called him a respected leader, who left a "strong imprint on our economic policy over the years."

PM Modi to launch Ken-Betwa river linking project on Vajpayee's birth anniversary

Dec 25, 2024, at 12:06 am

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone for the Ken-Betwa river linking project in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, on December 25.

PM Modi attends opening ceremony of Arabian Gulf Cup in Kuwait

Dec 22, 2024, at 12:39 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday attended the opening ceremony of the 26th Arabian Gulf Cup in Kuwait as a ‘Guest of Honour’.

Canada, US presented no evidence of Indians' involvement in purported criminal acts: Centre informs Parliament amid 'serious allegations'

Dec 20, 2024, at 11:51 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Narendra Modi-led government Friday informed the Parliament that Canada has so far presented "no evidence whatsoever in support of the serious allegations" claiming that Indian citizens were involved in crimes committed in the country.

PM Modi condoles loss of lives in Mumbai boat mishap

Dec 19, 2024, at 01:05 am

New De/Mumbai/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday condoled the loss of lives in the boat accident off the Mumbai coast.

My quitting won't help Congress: Amit Shah on resignation demands amid Ambedkar row

Dec 18, 2024, at 10:04 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Union Home Minister Amit Shah Wednesday said his resignation won't help the Congress amid a row over his comments on BR Ambedkar during the introduction of the "One Nation One Election" Bill in Parliament.

'Congress wounded Constitution's soul, amended it 75 times for power': PM Modi's blistering attack in Lok Sabha debate

Dec 14, 2024, at 08:34 pm

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticised the Congress today for imposing Emergency when it faced political setbacks. During his reply to the parliamentary debate on the Constitution, PM Modi stated that the Congress "will never be able to erase the taint of Emergency."

Statesman par excellence: PM Modi remembers Pranab Mukherjee on his birth anniversary

Dec 12, 2024, at 12:50 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday paid tributes to former President Pranab Mukherjee on his birth anniversary.

TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee comments on Jyotiraditya Scindia's look, later apologises calling him 'handsome'

Dec 11, 2024, at 09:14 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Parliament proceedings were disrupted again Wednesday following personal attacks on Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia by Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee.

PM Modi urges BAPS volunteers to work towards making India developed nation by 2047

Dec 09, 2024, at 12:44 am

Ahmedabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised the dedicated service rendered by volunteers of BAPS, a spiritual, volunteer-driven fellowship, and asked them to work to make India a developed nation by 2047, media reports said.

PM Modi pays tribute to Guru Teg Bahadur Ji on his martyrdom day

Dec 07, 2024, at 12:17 am

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tributes to Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji on his martyrdom day, recalling his unparalleled courage and sacrifice for the values of justice, equality and the protection of humanity.

Eight people killed in Kannauj bus accident, PM Modi announces compensation

Dec 07, 2024, at 05:13 am

Kannauj/IBNS: At least eight people were killed and at least 19 others were injured after a double-decker bus collided with a water tanker on the Lucknow-Agra Expressway in Uttar Pradesh's Kannauj on Friday, according to the police.

'Hope there are no more shocks in future': Devendra Fadnavis after taking oath as Maharashtra CM

Dec 06, 2024, at 06:03 am

Mumbai/IBNS: In his first comments after taking oath as Maharashtra Chief Minister and his first cabinet meeting, Devendra Fadnavis expressed hope that the state would not see any more political turmoil that it has seen over the last few years.

Devendra Fadnavis takes oath as Maharashtra CM; Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar are his deputies

Dec 06, 2024, at 01:31 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) strongman Devendra Fadnavis Thursday took oath as the new Maharashtra Chief Minister after a stellar performance of his party in the recently concluded Assembly elections in the politically crucial state.