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September 22, 2023 8:19 AM

PM Modi expresses gratitude towards all Rajya Sabha MPs who voted for Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his gratitude towards all the Rajya Sabha MPs who voted for the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam. In a social media post, Mr Modi called it a defining moment in the nation's democratic journey and also congratulated the fellow citizens. He said, with the passage of this bill in the parliament, the country usher in an era of stronger representation and empowerment for women. The Prime Minister also refered to this not only as a legislation but also a tr...

September 21, 2023 12:01 PM

PM Narendra Modi says passage of Women reservation Bill in Lok Sabha will instill new energy and confidence in women

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the passage of the Women reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha will instill new energy and confidence in the women community. When the Lok Sabha met this morning, Mr Modi said, this decision will take the country to new heights. Mr Modi thanked all the parties for their support to ensure the passage of the Women's Reservation Bill. The Bill is also called Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam. He said, the Passage of women's reservation bill marks a golden...

September 21, 2023 11:15 AM

PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate 16 Atal Awasiya Vidyalayas built across UP

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Varanasi on Saturday to inaugurate 16 Atal Awasiya Vidyalayas built across Uttar Pradesh. These are built at a cost of over 11 hundred crore rupees to further enhance access to quality education for children of labourers, construction workers and orphans due to COVID-19 pandemic. Each school is constructed on an area of 10 to 15 acres with classrooms, sports ground, recreational areas, a mini auditorium, hostel complex, mess and residential flats for staff...

September 21, 2023 8:47 AM

PM Narendra Modi thanks Members of Parliament across party lines for voting in support of the Bill

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed delight at the passage of bill in the Lower House of Parliament with such phenomenal support. In a social media post, Mr Modi thanked MPs across party lines who voted in support of the Bill. He said, the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam is a historic legislation which will further boost women empowerment and will enable even greater participation of women in the political process. Expressing happiness over passage of the Constitution (One Hundred and Twe...

September 16, 2023 4:19 PM

PM Modi pays tributes to former PM of Singapore Lee Kuan Yew on his 100th birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has paid tributes to former Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Kuan Yew on his 100th birth anniversary. In his message, Mr Modi said his visionary leadership played a key role in Singapore's transformation. He added that his foresight and relentless pursuit of excellence are a testament to his personal greatness and his work continues to inspire leaders worldwide....

September 15, 2023 5:26 PM

PM Modi greets Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Jewish community on the occasion of Rosh Hashanah

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today greeted Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu and the Jewish community around the world on the occasion of Rosh Hashanah. In a social media post, Mr. Modi expressed hope that the New Year would bring good health, peace and prosperity to everyone’s life. Rosh Hashanah also called the Day of Judgment is a major Jewish observance. During this period, each Jew reviews his relationship with God and commemorates the creation of the world.&n...

September 15, 2023 5:14 PM

PM Narendra Modi to dedicate ‘YashoBhoomi’ at Dwarka on 17th September

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate ‘YashoBhoomi’ at Dwarka to the nation on Sunday. He will also inaugurate the extension of the Delhi Airport Metro Express line from Dwarka Sector 21 to a new metro station at Dwarka Sector 25. Mr. Modi's vision of having a world-class infrastructure for hosting meetings, conferences, and exhibitions will be strengthened with the operationalization of Phase 1 of the India International Convention and Expo Centre called ‘Yashobhomi’. ...

September 8, 2023 1:51 PM

PM Narendra Modi to hold more than 15 bilateral meetings with world leaders in next three days

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold more than 15 bilateral meetings with world leaders in the next three days. Sources said, today Mr. Modi will hold bilateral meetings with leaders of Mauritius, Bangladesh and USA at his residence. Tomorrow, in addition to the G20 meetings, the Prime Minister will hold bilateral meetings with leaders from UK, Japan, Germany and Italy. On Sunday, Mr Modi will hold a working lunch meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron. He will do a pull aside meeting w...

September 7, 2023 8:32 PM

PM Modi addresses ASEAN- India summit at Jakarta; Presents a 12-point proposal to strengthen India-ASEAN cooperation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the ASEAN-India Summit at Jakarta in Indonesia on 7th Septmber 2023. In his remarks at the 20th ASEAN-India summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, India-ASEAN partnership has reached the fourth decade and it is an honour for him to co-chair the Summit. He congratulated Indonesian President Joko Widodo for organising the Summit. Mr Modi said, ASEAN is central pillar of India's Act East policy and ASEAN has an important place in India...

September 7, 2023 7:27 PM

PM Modi arrives in New Delhi after concluding his visit to Indonesia's Jakarta

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in New Delhi after concluding his visit to Indonesia's Jakarta. During his visit, the Prime Minister attended the 20th ASEAN-India Summit and 18th East Asia Summit at Jakarta. ...