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September 23, 2023 2:10 PM

PM Modi to flag off 9 Vande Bharat trains on Sunday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off nine Vande Bharat trains on 24th September 2023 via video conferencing. These new Vande Bharat trains are a step towards realising the Prime Minister’s vision of improving connectivity across the country and providing world-class facilities to rail passengers. These nine trains will boost connectivity across eleven states. These are Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Bihar, West Bengal, Kerala, Odisha, Jharkhand and Gujarat. ...

September 23, 2023 1:45 PM

PM Modi calls upon legal fraternity to create global legal framework to tackle cyber terrorism and money laundering

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today called upon the legal fraternity to create a global legal framework to tackle the misuse of cyber terrorism and money laundering. Inaugurating a two-day International Lawyers Conference in New Delhi this morning, the Prime Minister said whether it is cyber terrorism, money laundering, artificial intelligence, or its misuse, the world needs a global framework to tackle these issues. He added that it is not one government that can do this but the legal frameworks...

September 23, 2023 7:43 AM

PM Modi to launch development projects worth over Rs 1500 cr from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit his parliamentary constituency Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh on 23rd Sep 2023. He will take part in three different programmes and launch development projects worth more than 1,500 crore rupees. The Prime Minister will first lay the foundation stone of the International Cricket Stadium in Varanasi. He will then reach Sampurnanand Sanskrit Vishwavidyalay to take part in the interaction programme with the women of Varanasi. The programme termed as NARINSHAKTI VA...

September 20, 2023 10:20 PM

PM Modi, HM Amit Shah expresses happiness over passage of 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam’, calls it historic leap for the nation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed delight at the passage of The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Eighth Amendment) Bill, 2023 in the Lok Sabha with such phenomenal support. In a social media post, Mr Modi thanked MPs across Party lines who voted in support of this Bill. He said, the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam is a historic legislation that will further boost women empowerment and will enable even greater participation of women in the political process. Meanwhile, expressi...

September 20, 2023 9:22 PM

PM Modi greets people on the auspicious occasion of Nuakhai

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greeted people on the auspicious occasion of Nuakhai. In a social media post, Mr Modi said, Nuakhai is an occasion to appreciate the hard work of the farmers. Mr Modi prayed for everyone’s happiness and well-being. ...

September 17, 2023 3:15 PM

PM Modi launches PM Vishwakarma Scheme; Also inaugurates India International Convention Centre – YashoBhoomi in the national capital

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today launched a new scheme named PM Vishwakarma today at the International Convention and Expo Centre, Yashobhoomi, in New Delhi on the occasion of Vishwakarma Jayanti. The Prime Minister took metro from Dhaula Kuan to reach Dwarka IICC and inaugurated the extension of the Delhi Airport Metro Express line from Dwarka Sector 21 to a new metro station at Dwarka Sector 25. Mr. Modi also dedicated ‘YashoBhoomi’ to the nation at Dwarka in the national capital t...

September 3, 2023 8:57 PM

PM Modi says, India will be a developed nation by 2047, devoid of corruption, casteism and communalism

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said, India will be a developed nation by 2047 where corruption, casteism and communalism will have no place. In an interview to a news agency, Mr Modi said, India will be in top three economies of the world in near future, citing country's record of jumping five spots in less than decade. The Prime Minister said, dialogue and diplomacy is the only way to resolve conflicts in different regions. He said, whether as G20 President or not, India will support eve...

August 26, 2023 8:18 AM

PM Modi invites Greek investors to be part of India’s growth story; Becomes first Foreign Head of Govt to be awarded 'The Grand Cross of the Order of Honour' by Greece

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has encouraged the business leaders of Greece to utilize the investment opportunities in India and be a part of India’s growth story. Mr. Modi today attended the business lunch hosted by Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Athens. The event saw participation from leading Indian and Greek CEOs from diverse sectors including shipping, infrastructure, and energy, among others. Speaking on the occasion, Prime Minister Modi highlighted India’s progress ...

August 24, 2023 9:04 PM

Under the leadership of PM Modi, the Government committed to ensuring a safe & secure nation by strengthening all aspects of national security mechanisms: Union HM Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Government is committed to ensuring a safe and secure nation by strengthening all aspects of national security mechanisms. Inaugurating a two-day National Security Strategies (NSS) Conference-2023, in New Delhi today, he said, the Government is committed to tackling the menace of drug trafficking, besides other issues relating to the security of the citizens and India. Appreciating the work done ...

August 24, 2023 9:00 PM

PM Modi meets with Ethiopian counterpart Abiy Ahmed Ali on the sidelines of BRICS Summit

Giving a boost to India-Ethiopia ties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today held a productive meeting with his Ethiopian counterpart Abiy Ahmed Ali on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Johannesburg. Mr Modi congratulated Mr Ali on Ethiopia's membership of BRICS. Mr Ali appreciated India's support for Ethiopia to join the BRICS family. Mr Ali felicitated Mr Modi on the success of the Chandrayaan 3 Mission, terming it as a moment of pride and inspiration for Ethiopia and the Global S...