New Delhi, Jan 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday remotely flagged off the inaugural journey of the Pravasi Bharatiya Express, a special tourist train for the Indian diaspora.
Bhubaneswar, Jan 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention on Thursday in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, and commended the Indian diaspora for serving as the nation's "ambassadors to the world."
Dehradun, January 9: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced the state's winter pilgrimage initiative has been extended to a year-round event.
Bhubaneswar, Jan 9: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar highlighted that hosting the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention in Odisha "reflects the Modi Sarkar's 'Poorvudaya' policy," emphasising the development and prominence of eastern India.
New Delhi, Jan 9: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi extended birthday wishes to External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday and hailed him for elevating India's global standing.
New Delhi, Jan 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended heartfelt birthday greetings to External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, praising his diligent service to the nation and his efforts in bolstering India's foreign relations.
London, January 9: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday lauded the Indian diaspora in the UK for their contributions, stating that the growing global trust in India is the result of the hard work and work efficiency of Indians living across the world. Birla highlighted how Indians' culture of service, work ethic, and contributions to their respective nations have helped shape India's image globally, free from political influence.
Gandhinagar, Jan 9: As Makar Sankranti approaches this year, the markets in Gujarat are flooded with beautiful and colourful kites sold with the name of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his popularised political slogans with people from all over the country flocking them in huge numbers.
New Delhi, Jan 9: The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) convention on Thursday at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar is witnessing a big turnout, with delegates from all over the world eager to hear Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Many attendees have expressed their admiration for his leadership and vision of a Viksit Bharat.
London, January 9: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla attended a reception held in his honour at India House in London on Wednesday, where he addressed and interacted with the Indian diaspora. India's High Commissioner to the UK, Vikram Doraiswami, was also present.
New Delhi, January 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed deep sorrow over the demise of the individuals who lost their lives in a tragic stampede that occurred near Vishnu Nivasam in Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati.
New Delhi, Jan 9: BJP President JP Nadda on Wednesday expressed condolences to the family of veteran soldier Havaldar (Retd) Baldev Singh, who died at the age of 93 at his residence in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir.
Prayagraj, January 8: Uttar Pradesh Minister Nand Gopal Gupta on Wednesday praised the spiritual program 'Apne Apne Ram' (Ram Katha) by renowned poet Kumar Vishwas and said that all dignitaries present felt connected with words spoken by Kumar Vishwas in regard to Sanatan Dharma.
Agartala, January 8: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha's 72nd birthday on Wednesday, and several people extended his greetingsto him, while appreciating his work as the CM and wishing for his health.
Visakhapatnam, Jan 8: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday called Prime Minister Narendra Modi a global leader who is applauded by the whole world.
Kolkata, Jan 8: Three days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted her on her 70th birthday on Sunday, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said that her current age is just 65 and that is not mentioned in the official records.
Chandigarh, Jan 8: Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday met and extended best wishes to 75 participants, who will represent Haryana at the National Youth Festival in New Delhi from January 10 to 12.
Gandhinagar, January 8: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, while addressing the 56th convention of the All India Student Council Gujarat region, said that the main objective of this convention is to be at the forefront in the building of the nation by the power of students of the state.
Visakhapatnam, Jan 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that the NDA government is committed to developing Andhra Pradesh into a prosperous and modern state.
Visakhapatnam, January 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday praised Andhra Pradesh as a state of "possibilities and opportunities" and reaffirmed the Centre's committment to its development.
Bhubaneswar, January 8: United States delegate, Sarabjit Singh Dhillon, attending the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Odisha, expressed his admiration for India's progress and organisation of the even and said there has been a huge improvement in India's image globally under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership.
Visakhapatnam, January 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu's speech and said that Andhra CM has hit all the sixers in his speech.
Visakhapatnam, January 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid foundation stone of various projects worth over Rs 2 lakh crore in Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday.
Bhubaneswar, January 8: Grammy-winning artist Ricky Kej, who has composed the theme song for the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, is set to perform at the event on Thursday, the second day of the three-day convention in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Bhubaneswar, January 8: Celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor, participated at the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention on Wednesday, and praised the initiative calling it a "masterstroke."
Visakhapatnam, Jan 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched projects worth Rs 2.08 lakh crore including India's largest green hydrogen hub, South Coastal Railway zonal headquarters, Krishnapatnam industrial node and bulk drug park in Andhra Pradesh.
New Delhi, Jan 8: Union Minister of Mines G. Kishan Reddy on Wednesday urged the private sector to invest in the critical minerals sectors to help the country achieve self-reliance in this crucial field.
Visakhapatnam, Jan 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan held a huge roadshow here on Thursday evening.
Itanagar, Jan 8: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu said on Wednesday that the enrollment rate in elementary education has significantly increased and the average annual school dropout numbers at the secondary level have reduced.
Bhubaneswar, Jan 8: Large delegations from the Indian diaspora across 50 countries are set to participate in the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention, which will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday.
Mumbai, Jan 8: Union Minister of Culture Gajendra Shekhawat, on Wednesday, handed over the gazette notification to Maharashtra Minister Uday Samant on the Centre's move to award classical language status to the Marathi.
Bhubaneswar, January 8: Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida said on Wednesday that the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is a great achievement for the state to promote tourism in the world.
Visakhapatnam, January 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held a roadshow in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam.
Thiruvananthapuram, January 8: V Narayanan was appointed as the new chief of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), on Wednesday, taking on a role he described as a great responsibility entrusted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Reflecting on ISRO's remarkable legacy since 1969, Narayanan honoured the leaders who shaped its journey, including Vikram Sarabhai and K. Sivan.
Bhubaneswar, January 8: At the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) in Bhubaneswar, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted the pivotal role of India's younger generation in driving global developments.
Bhubaneswar, January 8: As the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas began here on Wednesday, Odisha Deputy Chief Minister KV Singh Deo welcomed the delegates of the three-day event. He added that the state will show its rich culture to the world during the event.
Bhubaneswar, Jan 8: The 18th Pravsi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) convention commenced at Bhubaneswar on Wednesday with the inauguration of Youth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi.
New Delhi, Jan 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on his birthday, saying that the leader has endeared himself to the state's people with his humble and hardworking nature.
Srinagar, Jan 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Jammu and Kashmir on January 13 to inaugurate the Z-Morh tunnel on the Srinagar-Sonamarg road to make Sonamarg an all-weather tourist destination.
Puri, January 8: Puri Superintendent of Police Vineet Agrawal shared his views on the preparations underway for the upcoming Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD). He emphasized the dedicated efforts being made to ensure seamless experiences for visitors at key tourist spots across the region.
Bhubaneswar, January 8: South Africa's High Commissioner to India Anil Sooklal said on Tuesday that it is a great privilege to attend the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) in Odisha's Bhubaneswar and recalled the memories of PBD held in Varanasi in 2019.
Bhubaneshwar, January 8: Union Minister Nityanand Rai on Tuesday expressed that the whole country is proud of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) force, for their significant contributions to border security, internal security, and public service.
Vijayawada, January 8: Hours before the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Andhra Pradesh, state minister Nara Lokesh on Tuesday called his visit "exciting" and "historic."
New Delhi, January 8: After the Central government allotted a dedicated site for the establishment of a memorial for honouring former President Pranab Mukherjee, his daughter, Sharmistha Mukherjee expressed her heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his gesture.
Bhubaneswar, January 8: Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh called Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) "an important event", where India can showcase its progress, meet with diaspora settled in various nations and hold detailed discussions on how they can expand interests.
Brussels, January 8: European Council President Antonio Costa held a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, where Antonio Costa called India one of the European Union's (EU) main global partners and emphasised that it was time to strengthen ties and engage in a new strategic agenda.
Bhubaneswar, January 8: Odisha is set to host the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention from January 8 to 10, with leaders and officials highlighting the event's significance.
New Delhi, January 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stated that the Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, prioritises India's commitment to citizen-centric governance.
Chandigarh, January 8: In response to the deteriorating health condition of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, Punjab Health Minister Balbir Singh expressed concern on Tuesday, stating that the state government is worried about his health and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to speak to farmer leader Dallewal.
Bhubaneshwar, January 8: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday expressed his optimism about the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas and believed that the event would be a success.
Mumbai, Jan 7: Under the ongoing Sanghatan Parva of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), a 'Ghar Chalo Abhiyan' has been scheduled on January 10 for primary member registrations.
Jammu, Jan 7: Railway Safety Commissioner, Northern Circle, Dinesh Chand Deshwal on Tuesday started the statutory two-day inspection of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) that was completed recently.
Ranchi, Jan 7: The 18-day-long National Khadi and Saras Mahotsav concluded on Tuesday at Morabadi Ground in Ranchi.
New Delhi, Jan 7: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday assured Union Minister of Heavy Industries and Steel, H.D. Kumaraswamy, of establishing a Railway Protection Force (RPF) training centre in Karnataka's K.R.
New Delhi, Jan 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's commitment to frugality and ethical governance has once again been highlighted through a response to a Right to Information (RTI) query.
New Delhi, Jan 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday noted the substantive progress made in India-EU Strategic Partnership over the past decade during a phone conversation with Antonio Costa, President of the European Council.
New Delhi, Jan 7: Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal recently launched the Pujari Granthi Samman Yojana, a scheme aimed at providing a monthly honorarium of Rs 18,000 to priests and granthis in Delhi.
New Delhi, January 7: Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, India's ties with its diaspora have been strengthened, a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs stated.
New Delhi, January 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that he had a talk with Antonio Costa, President of the European Council, and that India and the EU are committed to working closely together.
Gandhinagar, January 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the transformative 'Digital India' campaign to enhance public welfare and improve the 'Ease of Living' through technology. Building on this vision, Gujarat is advancing towards becoming a 'Digital Gujarat' under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.
New Delhi, January 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed "joy" over the NTPC Green Energy Limited Green Hydrogen Hub Project in Andhra Pradesh of which he will lay the foundation stone on January 8.
New Delhi, January 7: The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal announced major initiatives to boost the capacity at Kandla Port worth an investment of more than Rs 57,000 crores on Tuesday.
Amritsar, January 7: The Ambassadors of Argentina and Uruguay, Mariano Caucino and Alberto Guani, paid a visit to the Golden Temple in Amritsar today to offer their respects and enhance diplomatic relations between their countries and India.
New Delhi, January 7: Arun Kumar Chatterjee, the Secretary (CPV & OIA) in the Ministry of External Affairs said on Tuesday that the Odisha government will host two plenary sessions that will showcase the enormous potential that can be harnessed by the Indian Diaspora in Odisha.
Ahmedabad, January 7: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, addressing the third convocation ceremony of Silver Oak University on Tuesday, said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has always said that education is the foundation of development and youth power is the cornerstone of this development, said a press release from Gujarat CMO
Dehradun, January 7: After meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday said that during the meeting with the PM, many important schemes related to the development of the state were discussed and valuable guidance was received from the Prime Minister.
New Delhi, January 7: The Centre has sanctioned a dedicated site within the Rashtriya Smriti complex, located in the Rajghat precinct, to establish a memorial honouring former President Pranab Mukherjee.
New Delhi, Jan 7: Pranab Mukherjee's daughter Sharmistha Mukherjee on Tuesday took to social media platform X to inform that the Central government has approved a designated site for the erection of samadhi (memorial) for the late former President.
Khordha, January 7: The 63rd ITBP Raising Day Ceremony was celebrated in Khorda on Tuesday, featuring a parade. ITBP jawans showcased their skills during demonstrations for rescue operations and counter-terrorism actions.
New Delhi, Jan 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Andhra Pradesh and Odisha on a two-day visit from January 8-9, during which he will dedicate, inaugurate, and lay the foundation stone for projects worth over Rs 2 lakh crore, focusing on sustainable development, industrial growth, and infrastructure enhancement.
Rajouri, Jan 7: The long-cherished dream of people in the city is coming true as the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) is moving closer to completion in the border district of Jammu and Kashmir.
New Delhi, Jan 7: Large Indian diaspora delegations from dozens of countries will be attending the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention which begins with the Youth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Bhubaneswar, from Wednesday.
New Delhi, Jan 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, prioritise India's commitment to citizen-centric governance as they aim to safeguard personal data while driving growth and inclusivity.
New Delhi, Jan 7: Jan Aushadhi outlets made over Rs 1,255 crore in sales of medicines till November, the Prime Minister's Office said on Tuesday.
New Delhi, Jan 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone for NTPC’s state-of-the-art Green Hydrogen Hub Project at Pudimadaka near Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday (Jan 8), being set up with an investment of Rs 1.85 lakh crore as part of the Government’s big push to clean energy.
New Delhi, Jan 7: The Draft Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025, prioritise India's commitment to citizen-centric governance as they aim to safeguard personal data while driving growth and inclusivity, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said on Tuesday.
Khordha, January 7: The 63rd ITBP Raising Day Ceremony was celebrated in Khorda on Tuesday, featuring a parade. ITBP jawans showcased their skills during demonstrations for rescue operations and counter-terrorism actions.
New Delhi, January 7: Reacting to the launch of Bima Sakhi Yojana in Goa, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday said that the scheme has been launched in Goa today and that the concept with which the programme has been launched is 'Har Ghar Insurance'.
New Delhi, January 7: Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and MoS for Ministry of Information and Broadcasting L Murugan on Monday launched the official calendar of the Government of India at the Rail Bhawan.
New Delhi, Jan 7: Microsoft on Tuesday said it has empowered 2.4 million Indians, including civil servants, college students and people with disabilities, with artificial intelligence (AI) skills.
Bhubaneswar, January 7: Locals performed the traditional folk dance, Ghumura, at Bhubaneswar's Biju Patnaik International Airport to welcome guests for the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention on Tuesday.
New Delhi, January 7: The National Security Advisor of the United States, Jake Sullivan who is on a visit to India described the US and India as "natural partners," linked by their democracies, companies, universities, and people.
New Delhi, January 7: US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday and also met his Indian counterpart Ajit Doval with the visiting leader announcing United States efforts to finalize necessary steps to delist Indian nuclear entities, which will promote civil nuclear cooperation and resilient clean energy supply chains.
Dehradun, January 7: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has said that the organisation of the National Games in Uttarakhand will provide an opportunity to showcase the talent of not only sportspersons but also local artists and people associated with other fields. He said that the state's folk culture will also be promoted through this event.
New Delhi, January 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella in the national capital and discussed various aspects of technology, innovation and AI.
New Delhi, January 6: Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi visited the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp 2025 at Delhi Cantt on Monday.
New Delhi, January 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Monday and said that the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership has scaled new heights, including in the areas of technology, defence and space.
Gurugram, Jan 7: Haryana's Environment, Forest and Wildlife Minister, Rao Narbir Singh, has said that the upcoming world's largest jungle safari and green corridor, set to be developed in the Aravalli mountain range in Gurugram and Nuh districts, will change the fate and landscape of the region's rural areas.
New Delhi, Jan 6: As Justin Trudeau announced on Monday that he will step down as the Canadian Prime Minister and Liberal leader once his party has chosen a new leader, the countdown has begun for a significant shift in the Canadian politics and, at the same time, also ignited some hope of the strained bilateral relationship between India and Canada, that hit rock bottom in 2024, getting an opportunity to improve this year.
New Delhi, Jan 6: About 1.48 lakh new tuberculosis (TB) cases have been identified in the first 30 days of the 100-day TB elimination campaign, Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda said on Monday.
Patna, Jan 6: The Indian government has granted citizenship to Sumitra Prasad alias Rani Saha, a woman who had been living in Bihar's Ara city for 40 years.
New Delhi, Jan 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who met Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella on Monday, said he was glad to know about the tech giant's ambitious expansion and investment plans in India.
New Delhi, Jan 6: US National Security Advisor (NSA) Jake Sullivan on Monday emphasised efforts of the outgoing Biden administration in finalising necessary steps to delist Indian nuclear entities to promote civil nuclear cooperation and resilient clean energy supply chains.
New Delhi, Jan 6: The National Cadet Corps (NCC) represents a mini-India that would lead the country into Viksit Bharat, Indian Navy chief, Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi said on Monday.
New Delhi, Jan 6: The National Cadet Corps (NCC) represents a mini-India that would lead the country into Viksit Bharat, Indian Navy chief, Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi said on Monday.
New Delhi, Jan 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asserted that the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership has scaled new heights, including in the areas of technology, defence, space, biotechnology and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
New Delhi, January 6: Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid obeisance to Guru Gobind Singh on his birth anniversary (also called Prakash Parv) at Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib in the national capital on Monday.
Hyderabad, Jan 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday virtually inaugurated the Charlapalli Railway Terminal in Hyderabad and said this would accelerate regional development.
Hyderabad, Jan 6: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Monday requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to sanction a Regional Ring Rail, like the Regional Ring Road, for the state.
Agartala, January 6: Tripura Electricity Minister Ratan Lal Nath has urged the residents of the state to become self-reliant in electricity production and enhance their income instead of solely depending on conventional power generation centers. He made this appeal during a special camp organised under the PM Surya Ghar Mufat Bijli Yojana at the corporate office of Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited on Monday.
Jammu, Jan 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Monday, virtually inaugurated the new Jammu Railway Division, terming it a historic milestone.
New Delhi, Jan 6: Erik Solheim, former Minister of Climate and Environment of Norway, said on Monday it has been wonderful to observe the improvement of Indian Railways in the last 10 years under the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as the government laid the foundation stones of multiple projects, further strengthening the country's railway infrastructure.
New Delhi, Jan 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of multiple railway projects through video conferencing, further strengthening India's railway infrastructure.
Gandhinagar, January 6: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the Quality Conclave on the 78th Foundation Day of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in Gandhinagar. The conclave was organized by BIS's Ahmedabad office in partnership with the Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
New Delhi/Chandigarh, Jan 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Monday, paid tributes to the 10th Sikh master, Sri Guru Gobind Singh, on his Parkash Utsav.
Bengaluru, January 6: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced the postponement of the docking of its Spadex mission program, initially scheduled for January 7, 2025. The new date for the docking has been set for January 9, 2025. ISRO has not provided any specific reason for the change in schedule.
New Delhi, January 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed optimism about the future of high-speed rail transport in India, stating that the first bullet train will soon be operational in the country.
Dehradun, January 6: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami made a courtesy call to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and invited him to the National Games organized in Uttarakhand. The Chief Minister presented a shawl of Malari (Chamoli) and a replica of Narayan Ashram to the Prime Minister.
New Delhi, January 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday highlighted a significant development in India's transportation infrastructure, particularly in the metro network and Indian railways, stating that the country now has 1000 km of metro services.
Male, January 6: The High Commissioner of the Republic of India to the Republic of the Maldives, G Balasubramanian, presented his Letters of Credence to the President of the Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu, during a ceremony held at the President's Office on Monday morning, an official press release by the Maldives President's Office stated.
New Delhi, January 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday celebrated Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti on Monday.
Guwahati, Jan 5: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said that the tourist footfall has tremendously increased in the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve following the visit and night stay of Prime Minister Narendra Modi there last year.
New Delhi, Jan 5: Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya led the ‘Fit India Sundays on Cycle’ initiative in his constituency of Upleta in Porbandar, Gujarat, on Sunday to boost cycling.
Bhubaneswar, Jan 5: Preparations are afoot for the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas scheduled to be held in Bhubaneswar on 8-10 January.
New Delhi, Jan 5: With Prime Minister Narendra Modi laying the foundation for multiple urban railway development projects worth over Rs 12,200 crore in Delhi on Sunday, India is well on track to become the second-largest metro rail network in the world, according to a statement by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs on Sunday.
New Delhi, Jan 5: As Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to virtually inaugurate the new Jammu Railway Division on Monday in a key move to further boost connectivity in the region, people from Jammu described it as a historic moment.
New Delhi, Jan 5: The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) celebrations are all set to begin in Odisha's Bhubaneswar from January 8 and will see thousands of Non-Resident Indians and members of the Indian diaspora from across the world congregating at the city for the mega event.
New Delhi, Jan 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'parivartan rally' at the city's Japanese Park saw participation of huge gathering of people including children, some of whom brought some precious 'gift' for their beloved leader.
New Delhi, Jan 5: There is no gainsaying the fact that the Indian diaspora plays a crucial role in paving the way for the development of India, especially in the pursuit of the nation's goal of becoming a 'Viksit Bharat' (Developed India).
New Delhi, Jan 5: Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has made remarkable strides in its efforts to boost tourism, deepen cultural exchanges, and elevate its global profile. One of the most significant achievements in this regard is the launch of the 'Chalo India' campaign.
Gandhinagar, January 5: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the 74th Senior National Basketball Championship at the Indoor Stadium, Sidsar Sports Complex, Bhavnagar.
Indore, January 5: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav inaugurated a Drone Training Centre at the Arts and Commerce College in Indore on Sunday, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision to make India the global leader in drone technology by 2030.
Mumbai, January 5: Bollywood actress Ridhi Dogra who starred in the movie 'The Sabarmati Report' recalled her experience of attending the film's screening with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
New Delhi, January 5: Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Mansukh Mandaviya, led the 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' initiative in Gujarat's Porbandar, with Olympian Lovlina Borgohain and wrestler Sangram Singh pledging their support to the movement.
Ahemdabad, January 5: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel addressed the Panchamrut Women Convention organized by Shri Patidar Parivar Trust in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
Gandhinagar, January 5: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, along with Governor Acharya Devvratji and Speaker of Gujarat Legislative Assembly Shankarbhai Chaudhary laid the foundation stone of Anjanadham on Sunday, the Gujarat Chief Minister's Office stated in a press release.
New Delhi, January 5: Delhi BJP President Virendraa Sachdeva on Sunday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for outlining a 'development-focused vision' for the national capital and assured that the BJP government if voted to power, would continue all public welfare schemes and eliminate corruption.
Saharanpur, January 5: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini welcomed the inauguration of various developmental projects by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, including the metro inauguration, which will include two stations in Haryana.
Sambalpur, January 5: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday highlighted the importance of strengthening panchayats for a developed India and emphasised that the state's efforts are in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for empowering local governance.
New Delhi, Jan 5: There is no denying the fact that under the visionary and dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India’s connection with its global diaspora has strengthened significantly over the last decade. A number of initiatives have been launched for the welfare of Indian nationals living abroad.
Sahibabad, January 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday interacted with schoolchildren while riding the Namo Bharat train from the Sahibabad RRTS station to the New Ashok Nagar RRTS station during its inauguration.
New Delhi, Jan 5: The government on Sunday announced indigenously-developed paracetamol drug by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), which would reduce dependence on imported ingredients.
New Delhi, Jan 5: No existing public welfare scheme in Delhi will be withdrawn after BJP comes to power in Delhi, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, virtually guaranteeing the continuation of free water, power and bus travel for women offered by the current AAP government.
New Delhi, Jan 5: No one could have believed that the word 'AAPda (disaster)' could create ripples in political circles. The word is only about destruction and sadness and has nothing to do with politics. But, suddenly in the election campaign for the Delhi Assembly polls, the word has assumed significance. AAPda may as well turn the tables in favour of one political entity and destroy others.
New Delhi, Jan 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated a 13-kilometre stretch of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat corridor between Sahibabad and New Ashok Nagar, fulfilling the dream of millions of residents of the National Capital Region for a fast, safe and non-road mode of connectivity.
New Delhi, Jan 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched a sharp critique of the AAP government in Delhi, calling it an "AAPda government" that lacks vision for the city's progress.
New Delhi, Jan 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Digital India' call provided a timely push to business transactions by encouraging corporates to switch over to online work, use computerisation for speedy delivery and facilitate an outreach to customers that was not so easy to achieve earlier.
Gandhinagar, January 5: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, while inaugurating Khel Mahakumbh 3.0 in Rajkot, stated that the state government aims to provide world-class infrastructure to athletes.
New Delhi, Jan 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the 13-kilometer stretch of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat corridor between Sahibabad and New Ashok Nagar.
Mumbai, Jan 5: Punjabi sensation Diljit Dosanjh has dropped several monochrome pictures posing alongside his chartered flight.
Kolkata, Jan 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Sunday, greeted West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on her 70th birthday.
New Delhi, Jan 5: India has achieved a remarkable milestone by reaching 1,000 kilometres in its metro network, solidifying its position as the world's third-largest metro system.
Jaipur, Jan 4: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Saturday said that the state government has achieved unprecedented progress in enhancing water availability during its one-year tenure.
Jammu, Jan 4: Simran, a member of the Sahara Jagriti Fruit and Vegetable Cooperative Marketing Society, highlighted the transformative impact of the NABARD scheme, while thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi for bringing a massive turnaround in her life.
New Delhi, January 4: BJP on Saturday released its first list of 29 candidates for Delhi assembly elections setting the stage for multi-cornered contests on several seats in the capital with AAP leaders former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Chief Minister Atishi in triangular contests on their seats.
Mumbai, January 4: Union Minister Piyush Goyal affirmed hope for the municipal elections in Mumbai to be held soon, and a triple-engine government can govern the city and take it into international standards.
New Delhi, January 4: The Ministry of External Affairs on Saturday, shared the details of the flagship event of Government of India, Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2025, which is set to take place in Odisha, and stated that a large number of Indian diaspora members have registered for the programme.
Rajkot, January 4: Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel participated in the 25th 'Rashtra Katha', an event inspired by Swami Dharmabandhuji, held at Prasala in Rajkot district. During the event, the Chief Minister addressed a large gathering of youth from Gujarat and other states, stressing their significant role in realizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of building a Viksit Bharat (Developed India).
Ajmer, January 4: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday, visited the revered Dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer on the occasion of the 813th Urs.
Gandhinagar, January 4: The Gujarat Government, led by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel highlighted the 'Mission Bee' program and various initiatives to support farmers in this venture and boost their income after Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned the 'sweet revolution' in his 'Mann ki Baat' address last week.
Jaipur, January 3: Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation Ltd (RIICO) has approved Direct Land Allotment Scheme to facilitate expedited affordable land allotment to the investors in the state, according to an official release.
New Delhi, January 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that India is committed to taking the lead in AI, with a focus on innovation and creating opportunities for the youth.
New Delhi, January 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that after assuming office in 2014, he has been continuously working towards serving rural India at every moment.
New Delhi, Jan 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Grameen Bharat Mahotsav 2025 at city's Bharat Mandapam on Saturday, which saw participation of many women and people from rural areas. All of them expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister for various schemes initiated by his government, which in turn have proven to be a boon for them, particularly in rural areas.
Chandigarh, January 4: The District Child Protection Unit in Ahmedabad has issued a notice to singer Chris Martin and the organisers of the Coldplay concert, instructing them not to use children in any form on stage during the concert scheduled to be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on January 25 and 26, 2025.
Ajmer, January 4: Union Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Saturday offered a chadar on behalf of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Ajmer Sharif Dargah. He called himself "fortunate" for visiting Dargah and gave out PM Modi's message of "brotherhood."
Ajmer, January 4: Union Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Saturday reached Ajmer to offer chadar on behalf of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Ajmer Sharif Dargah. He said that the intent behind the visit is "reinforcing the message of unity".
Jaipur, Jan 4: Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation Ltd. (RIICO) on Saturday approved the Direct Land Allotment Scheme to facilitate expedited affordable land allotment to the investors, officials said.
New Delhi, January 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that after assuming office in 20214, he has been continuously working towards serving rural India at every moment.
New Delhi, January 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Grameen Bharat Mahotsav 2025 on Saturday at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
New Delhi, Jan 4: The 600 MW Omkareshwar Floating Solar Park, located in the Khandwa district of Madhya Pradesh, showcases the scale and ambition of India's clean energy goals, Union New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi, said on Saturday.
New Delhi, January 4: Ahead of the inauguration of the Grameen Bharat Mahotsav 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the more prosperous our villages become, the greater will be their role in realizing the resolve of a developed India.
New Delhi, Jan 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to inaugurate and lay the foundation of many development projects in the national capital, worth over Rs 12,200 crore on Sunday. He will also undertake a ride on the Namo Bharat Train from Sahibabad RRTS Station to New Ashok Nagar RRTS Station at around 11 a.m.
New Delhi, Jan 4: The growth rate of the agriculture sector and allied sectors is expected to be between 3.5 per cent and 4 per cent in 2025, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Saturday.
New Delhi, Jan 4: As emerging technologies begin to transform industries across the spectrum, the country is committed to taking the lead in artificial intelligence (AI), with a focus on innovation and creating opportunities for the youth, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday.
New Delhi, Jan 4: The death of veteran nuclear scientist, Dr. Rajagopala Chidambaram is an “irreparable loss to India's scientific community”, said scientists on Saturday.
New Delhi, Jan 4: The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), which has the potential to create a market opportunity to the tune of Rs 3.75 lakh crore in additional gross merchandise value (GMV) in the next five years, is addressing the challenges of monopolistic practices and empowering smaller players, the government said on Saturday.
Chennai, Jan 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep grief over the demise of veteran nuclear scientist Dr. Rajagopala Chidambaram, who passed away at Jaslok Hospital in Mumbai on Saturday, January 4, after a brief illness at the age of 88.
Bhubaneswar, Jan 4: Odisha is all set to host the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) for the first time, with the event scheduled to take place at Bhubaneswar's Janata Maidan from January 8 to 10.
New Delhi, Jan 4: India and the United States are expected to hold discussions on a range of strategic, regional, and bilateral issues, including the Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET) during US National Security Advisor (NSA) Jake Sullivan's two-day New Delhi visit, beginning Sunday.
Jaipur, Jan 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ceremonial ‘chadar’ was presented at the Ajmer Dargah shrine on Saturday. Union Minister for Minority and Parliamentary Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, personally carried the chadar to the dargah, flying to Ajmer for the occasion.
Ahmedabad, January 4: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday said that under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi projects ranging from yoga to longevity have been implemented in the state to keep the society healthy.
New Delhi, January 3: Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Friday lauded the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and said it is only under him that the history of the country is being "preserved, protected and promoted."
New Delhi, January 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Indian chess woman grandmaster Koneru Humpy and her family lavished praise on the "sporting icon" for being a source of inspiration for the aspiring young players in the country.
New Delhi, January 3: Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday flagged off two state-of-the-art Mobile Clinics with IoT-Integrated Tele-Medicine Services by Aster DM Healthcare's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative for deployment in Srinagar and Kalaburagi.
New Delhi, January 3: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday stated that 'Vikshit Bharat' cannot be achieved without rural India's development.
New Delhi, January 3: After handing over the keys to the beneficiaries of newly constructed flats under the In-Situ Slum Rehabilitation Project at Swabhiman Apartments in Delhi's Ashok Vihar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with the residents.
Gandhinagar, January 3: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the Property Show GUJCON organized by the Confederation of Real Estate Developers Associations of India (CREDAI) in Ahmedabad today.