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July 21, 2023 1:58 PM

PM Modi emphasises on skilling global workforce using advanced technologies & processes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said, globally, the mobile workforce is going to be a reality in the future. He said, therefore, it is now time to globalise the development and sharing of skills in the true sense. Mr. Modi said, the G-20 must play a leading role in this subject. The Prime Minister was addressing the Labour and Employment Ministers meeting of G-20 nations at Indore in Madhya Pradesh through a video message. Commending the efforts to initiate the international referencing of o...

July 21, 2023 1:56 PM

PM Modi holds talks with Sri Lankan in New Delhi; Says, India always stands shoulder to shoulder with people of Sri Lanka

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today, July 21 held talks with President of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe in New Delhi, to discuss various bilateral issues. Addressing the joint press conference after the meeting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the past one year has been full of challenges for the people of Sri Lanka and India as a close friend always stands shoulder to shoulder with the people of Sri Lanka even during this crisis. He said that Sri Lanka also has an important place...

July 21, 2023 8:09 AM

PM Modi to hold talks with President of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe in New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold talks with President of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe in New Delhi today, July 21. Mr. Wickremesinghe reached New Delhi yesterday on a two-day visit to India. Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan received him at the airport. This is Mr. Wickremesinghe's first visit to India since assuming the office of President. External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar called on the Sri Lankan President last evening. The visit of Pre...

July 20, 2023 8:07 PM

PM Narendra Modi says he is anguished over the incidence of violence against women in Manipur; Assures guilty will not be spared

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asserted that the law will take its course with all its might and no guilty will be spared in the Manipur women brutality incident. He said, his heart is filled with pain and anger adding that the incident is shameful for any civilised society. Mr. Modi was addressing the media at Parliament House Complex ahead of the Monsoon session of Parliament today. The Prime Minister said, the incident of Manipur has put 140 crore Indians to shame and assured that ...

July 20, 2023 7:37 AM

PM announces ex gratia for the victims of the tragic Chamoli electrical accident

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced ex gratia for the victims of the Chamoli electrical accident. In a tweet, the Prime Minister Office (PMO) has announced ex-gratia to the next of kin of those who lost their lives in the tragic mishap in Chamoli, Uttarakhand. The PMO said, an amount of two lakh rupees from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund would be given to the next of kin of each of those who lost their lives in the accident. It added that the injured would be given 5...

July 19, 2023 2:00 PM

PM Narendra Modi says Surat Diamond Bourse showcases dynamism and growth of diamond industry in Surat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that Surat Diamond Bourse showcases the dynamism and growth of the diamond industry in Surat. In a tweet, Mr. Modi added that it is a testament to India's entrepreneurial spirit. He also said that it will serve as a hub for trade, innovation and collaboration, further boosting our economy and creating employment opportunities. ...

July 19, 2023 8:22 AM

PM Narendra Modi says formation of NDA not in opposition to any party but to bring stability to India

All the constituents of National Democratic Alliance, NDA have resolved that NDA will unitedly contest the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. All alliance parties of NDA reposed full faith in the leadership of Mr Modi to attain a bigger mandate in 2024 than that won in 2019. The NDA meeting was held under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister Modi in New Delhi in which 39 alliance parties participated in it. The meeting which was organi...

July 18, 2023 12:52 PM

PM Narendra Modi inaugurates integrated terminal building of Veer Savarkar International Airport, Port Blair

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated the integrated terminal building of Veer Savarkar International Airport, Port Blair through video conferencing. Addressing the event, the Prime Minister said that the new terminal building, built at a cost of around 710 crore rupees, will improve the ease of business, and enhance the connectivity in the region. He said, the long-standing demand of the people of Port Blair has now been fulfilled. Mr Modi said, with this integrated termin...

July 18, 2023 11:31 AM

PM Narendra Modi expresses grief over demise of Oommen Chandy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the demise of former Chief Minister of Kerala Oommen Chandy. In a tweet, Prime Minister Modi said, India has lost a humble and dedicated leader who devoted his life to public service and worked towards the progress of Kerala. The Prime Minister also recalled his interactions with him when he was the Chief Minister of Gujarat. ...

July 17, 2023 1:42 PM

PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate new integrated terminal building of Veer Savarkar International Airport in Port Blair

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the new integrated terminal building of Veer Savarkar International Airport, Port Blair tomorrow. Mr. Modi will inaugurate it through video conferencing. The inauguration of the new terminal building, built at a cost of around 710 crore rupees will play a key role in boosting connectivity of Andaman and Nicobar. With a total built up area of around 40,800 sqm, the new terminal building will be capable of handling about 50 lakh passengers annually. An ...