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August 23, 2023 9:43 PM

President, Vice President, PM Modi, and other leaders laud ISRO for successful landing of Chandrayaan 3

The Indian Space Research Organisation, ISRO accomplished the task of soft landing of its Lander module, Vikram on Lunar surface. With this achievement, India has taken a giant leap in the area of space research, by also becoming the first country to reach the south pole of the Moon. President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and other leaders across the country lauded the team ISRO for the successful landing of Chandrayaan 3 at t...

August 13, 2023 8:34 AM

PM Narendra Modi lays foundation of Sant Ravidas temple at Badtuma, Madhya Pradesh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the Government is making all out efforts to end hunger and poverty in the country. The Prime Minister was addressing at the occasion of Bhumi Pujan of the memorial and temple of Sant Ravidas at Badtuma near Sagar in Madhya Pradesh yesterday. On this occasion, Mr Modi said his government started Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana to benefit Dalit, deprived, tribal and backward classes of the country. Mr. Modi said that for the first time in the country,...

August 8, 2023 8:31 PM

PM Modi congratulates Indian athletes for incredible performance at 31st World University Games

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Indian athletes for their incredible performance at the 31st World University Games. In a tweet, Mr Modi said, the sporting performance will make every Indian proud. He said, Indian athletes have returned with a record-breaking haul of 26 medals. The Prime Minister said, it is India's best performance ever with 11 Golds, Five Silvers and 10 Bronzes. He said, a salute to our incredible athletes who have brought glory to the nation and inspired u...

August 6, 2023 8:50 PM

PM Modi lays foundation stone for redevelopment of 508 railway stations under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme across India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today laid the foundation stone for the redevelopment of 508 railway stations at a cost of over 24 thousand 470 crore rupees under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme across the country through video conferencing. Speaking at the event, he said, each Amrit Station will be a symbol of city's modern aspirations and ancient heritage. He informed that around 1300 major railway stations in India will now be developed as Amrit Bhara...

July 31, 2023 9:36 PM

PM Modi to hold meeting with NDA MPs as part of preparations for Lok Sabha elections

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is holding a meeting with NDA MPs from Western Uttar Pradesh, Bundelkhand, and Brij region in New Delhi. The meeting will focus on the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in 2024 and its preparation. BJP Chief Jagat Prakash Nadda and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari are also present in the meeting besides the MPs from these regions. It is the first meeting of the series of meetings to be held by Prime Minister Modi with groups of National Democratic Alliance - NDA M...

July 29, 2023 6:21 PM

PM Modi expresses grief over loss of lives in a tragic mishap at cracker factory in Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the loss of lives in a tragic mishap at a cracker factory in Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu. The Prime Minister has announced an ex-gratia of 2 lakh rupees from Prime Minister's National Relief Fund to the next of kin of each deceased. Each of the injured would also be given 50 thousand rupees. He said, his thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims during this extremely difficult time. The Prime Minister wished the injured ...

July 27, 2023 7:29 PM

PM Modi extends greetings to all CRPF personnel on Raising Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended greetings to all CRPF personnel on their Raising Day. In his message, Prime Minister said that their unwavering commitment to the nation's security is admirable. He said the nation appreciates the courage, dedication, and selfless service of the CRPF....

July 27, 2023 7:26 PM

PM Modi expresses happiness over Indian men's and women's football teams' participation in Asian Games 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed happiness over Indian men's and women's football teams' participation in the upcoming Asian Games 2023. The Sports Ministry has given relaxation for Indian football teams to participate in the Asian Games in Hangzhou in China. Responding to a tweet by the President of the All India Football Federation, Kalyan Chaubey, the Prime Minister said it is great news for football fans across India. He said it will also encourage upcoming talent in...

July 26, 2023 8:03 PM

PM Modi to lay foundation stone and inaugurate various development projects in Rajasthan tomorrow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a tour of Sikar district in Rajasthan tomorrow. Mr. Modi will lay the foundation stone and inaugurate various development projects at a public event. At the programme, 1.25 lakh PM Kisan Samridhi Kendra will be dedicated to the nation. During the programme, the Prime Minister will launch the inclusion of 1500 Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) on the Open Network of Digital Commerce. Mr. Modi will release an amount of about Rs 17 thousand crore to more t...