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August 9, 2023 1:49 PM

PM Narendra Modi leads nation in paying tributes to freedom fighters on Quit India Movement's anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has paid his tribute to freedom fighters who participated in the Quit India Movement. In a tweet, Mr Modi highlighted the movement's significant role, led by Mahatma Gandhi, in India's struggle for Independence from colonial rule. He also shared his thoughts through a video message on the occasion. The Prime Minister emphasized that due to Quit India Movement, the country's current collective voice, advocates for a nation free from corruption, dynastic...

August 7, 2023 2:01 PM

PM Narendra Modi addresses National Handloom Day celebration; Calls upon people to reaffirm their commitment to popularise local products

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that Vocal for Local has become a mass movement which has given a new impetus to the textile sector in the country. Addressing the 9th National Handloom Day celebration today at Bharat Mandapam in Pragati Maidan, Delhi Mr Modi said that the schemes that have been initiated in the textile sector bring justice to weavers and artisans. The Prime Minister also urged the poople to their commitment to popularise local products on National Handloom Day. Prime ...

August 5, 2023 9:03 PM

PM Modi to participate in 9th National Handloom Day celebration on Monday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the 9th National Handloom Day celebration on Monday at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, Delhi. During the programme, Mr Modi will also launch the e-portal of 'Bhartiya Vastra evam Shilp Kosh'- a Repository of Textiles and Crafts that has been developed by National Institute of Fashion Technology NIFT. The programme will be attended by over 3000 handloom and khadi weavers, artisans and stakeholders from the textile and MSME sectors. ...

August 4, 2023 3:46 PM

PM Modi to lay foundation stone for redevelopment of 508 railway stations on Sunday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone for redevelopment of 508 railway stations across the country on Sunday through video conferencing. The stations will be redeveloped under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme at a cost of over 24,470 crore rupees. Master Plans are being prepared for development of these stations as City Centres, with proper integration of both sides of the city. This integrated approach is driven by the holistic vision of overall urban development of the cit...

August 4, 2023 8:27 AM

PM Modi holds meeting with NDA groups to strategise for 2024 Lok Sabha election

Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday held meetings with groups of National Democratic Alliance (NDA) MPs from Bihar, Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Chandigarh, Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir to strategise for the 2024 Lok Sabha election. Sources said, during the meeting, Mr Modi asked the MPs to rise above caste-based politics and work for people from all sections of the society. Union Ministers Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, BJP president J P Nadda attended the meeting. Mr. M...

August 4, 2023 8:19 AM

PM Modi holds telephonic conversation with South African President; discusses bilateral cooperation & issues of mutual interest

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephonic conversation with South African President Matemela Cyril Ramaphosa yesterday, August 3. During the conversation, the two leaders positively assessed the progress in bilateral cooperation, including in the context of the thirtieth anniversary of the establishment of bilateral diplomatic relations being celebrated this year. President Ramaphosa invited Prime Minister Modi to the BRICS Summit being hosted by South Africa from the 22nd to the 24t...

August 3, 2023 8:00 AM

PM Modi calls upon NDA MPs to take central govt's welfare schemes to common people

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called upon NDA MPs to take the Central government’s welfare scheme to the common people. Addressing a meeting of NDA MPs in New Delhi, Mr. Modi said the central government has launched many welfare schemes for the common people and it should be properly conveyed to them without the help of state machinery. Prime Minister also advised lawmakers to counter the false narrative of the Opposition about the government and clear the confusion among the peopl...

August 2, 2023 1:48 PM

Prime Minister to meet NDA MPs from Uttar Pradesh and southern states today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold meetings with groups of National Democratic Alliance, NDA MPs today as part of the preparation for 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Sources said, Mr Modi is scheduled to hold meetings with groups of NDA MPs from Kashi, Gorakhpur and Awadh region of Uttar Pradesh this evening. Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will attend the meeting. The Prime Minister will also meet NDA MPs from Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, K...

August 1, 2023 2:58 PM

PM Modi conferred with Lokmanya Tilak National Award for his outstanding contribution towards country's progress

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred the Lokmanya Tilak National Award for his outstanding contributions towards the progress of the country. He was given the award at a function in Pune this afternoon. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Modi said he feels honoured to receive the award named after Lokmanya Tilak, who was at the forefront of India’s freedom struggle. Prime Minister said, Lokmanya Tilak changed the course of the freedom struggle and British called him the father of Indian ...

August 1, 2023 11:38 AM

PM Narendra Modi pays homage to Lokmanya Tilak on his 103rd death anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to Lokmanya Tilak on his 103rd death anniversary today. In a tweet, Mr Modi said he will be in Pune where he will accept the Lokmanya Tilak National Award. The Prime Minister said he is indeed humbled that he has been conferred this award which is closely associated with the work of such a great personality of Indian history. ...