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August 25, 2023 10:02 PM

India has displayed its capabilities to world by becoming the first country to reach south pole of the Moon, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India has displayed its capabilities to world by becoming the first country to reach the south pole of the Moon. Addressing the Indian community at Athens, Mr Modi said, the country has achieved a new feat in this holy month of Sawan by the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the moon. He said, congratulatory messages are pouring in from all over the world as people are sending their best wishes. The Prime Minister said, today the world...

August 25, 2023 9:26 PM

PM Modi to visit ISRO Telemetry Tracking and Command Network in Bengaluru on Saturday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit ISRO Telemetry Tracking and Command Network in Bengaluru on Saturday at around 7:15 AM. He will reach Bengaluru immediately after returning from his visit to South Africa and Greece. Prime Minister will meet and interact with ISRO scientists involved in the Chandrayaan-3 mission. He will also be briefed about the findings and progress in the Chandrayaan-3 Mission....

August 25, 2023 9:22 PM

PM Modi becomes first Foreign Head of Govt to be awarded 'The Grand Cross of the Order of Honour' by Greek govt

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become the first Foreign Head of the Government to be awarded 'The Grand Cross of the Order of Honour' by the Greek government. This recognition was given during Prime Minister Modi's official visit to Greece. Addressing media in Athens on Prime Minister Modi's visit to Greece, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said that the citation accompanying the award recognises the Prime Minister's contribution to India's economic progress and pro...

August 25, 2023 8:53 PM

India, Greece agree to double bilateral trade by 2030 and elevate partnership to strategic level

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India and Greece have agreed to double the bilateral trade by 2030. In a joint press conference with his Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Athens, Prime Minister Modi said that they agree that bilateral trade is increasing rapidly and there is immense potential for further growth in the time ahead too. Mr Modi added that India and Greece have decided to take their partnership to a strategic level and also decided to strengthen their strategic par...

August 25, 2023 8:38 PM

PM Modi to share his thoughts in Mann Ki Baat programme on Sunday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will share his thoughts with the people of the country and abroad in the Mann Ki Baat programme on Akashvani at 11 AM on Sunday. It will be the 104th episode of the monthly radio programme. The programme will be broadcast on the entire network of Akashvani and Doordarshan, the Akashvani website and the Newsonair mobile app. It will also be live-streamed on the YouTube channels of the Akashvani, DD News, PMO and Information and Broadcasting Ministry. Akashvan...

August 25, 2023 8:25 PM

PM Modi encourages business leaders of Greece to utilize investment opportunities in India and be a part of India’s growth story

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 attended the business lunch on Friday 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 ...

August 25, 2023 6:36 PM

PM Modi gifts Meghalaya Shawl to spouse of Greece PM during his visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has gifted Meghalaya Shawl to the spouce of Prime Minister of Greece during his visit. Meghalaya shawls carry a rich history and a royal lineage that dates back centuries. Meghalaya shawls were originally woven for the Khasi and Jaintia royalty, who considered them a symbol of their power and status. The shawls were worn during ceremonial occasions and festivals, and their intricate designs and vibrant colours were a reflection of the royal family's wealth ...

August 25, 2023 1:43 PM

PM Narendra Modi to arrive in Bengaluru & spend hour in ISRO

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is arriving in Bengaluru tomorrow morning to visit the Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network of ISRO, and greet the team that made history by successfully conducting the Chandrayaan mission. The Prime Minister is slated to spend an hour in ISRO and congratulate the Chandrayaan 3 mission team headed by ISRO Chairman S Somnath. He will also be interacting with the women scientists, who worked on the third moon mission of ISRO. ...

August 24, 2023 4:23 PM

BRICS expansion: PM Modi welcomes 6 new members Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, & UAE to become full members

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that during the three-day BRICS Summit, a decision has been taken for the expansion of the five-member Bloc - Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa- BRICS. Mr Modi said that Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and UAE will now become full members of BRICS. In his address at the BRICS Summit in Johannesburg today, the Prime Minister said that India has always supported the expansion of BRICS and has always believed that adding new m...

August 24, 2023 1:22 PM

UAE President Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed offers congratulations to PM Narendra Modi

UAE President Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed has offered his warm congratulations to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian people on the landing of the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft on the lunar surface. The President hailed the accomplishment as not only a remarkable scientific feat but also a substantial addition to India's rich history of contributions to humanity. In his congratulatory tweet, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed expressed his admiration, stating, "I congratulate my frie...