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State-owned cos seen extending rally on PM Modi's expected re-election

Modi's government is spending billions of dollars on everything from roads and railways to defense, renewing interest in a sector that has for long been a straggler of India's $4 trillion stock market

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State results show BJP in pole position but the Opposition can still fight

The BJP has twice now won majorities in India's parliament by sweeping almost every constituency in the north and the west of the country

Chhattisgarh poll: 'Modi ki Guarantee' trumps Cong's promises of freebies

It seems the promises made by the BJP, which it promoted as 'Modi ki Guarantee 2023', worked in its favour as it emerged victorious in the tribal-dominated state

We bow to Janta Janardhan: PM Modi on BJP's performance in state elections

PM Modi said that the results in these states show that Indians are 'firmly with politics of good governance and development'

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PM Narendra Modi arrives in Dubai to attend World Climate Action Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday called for supporting developing countries with adequate climate financing and technology transfer to enable them to deal with climate change as he arrived here to attend the World Climate Action Summit in the Gulf emirate. Before leaving Delhi, Modi said he was happy to see that this significant event is being held under the Presidency of the UAE, an important partner for India in the field of climate action. "In keeping with our civilizational ethos, India has always laid emphasis on climate action even as we pursue social and economic development," he said. "During our G20 presidency, climate was high on our priority. The New Delhi Leaders' Declaration includes numerous concrete steps on climate action and sustainable development. I look forward to the COP28 taking forward the consensus on these issues," Modi said in his departure statement. Modi will attend the World Climate Action Summit on Friday during the United Nations 'Conference of t

Q2 GDP numbers show resilience and strength of Indian economy: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the Centre was committed to ensuring fast-paced growth to create more opportunities, rapid eradication of poverty and improving 'Ease Of Living'

Centre extends PMGKAY free foodgrain scheme for another 5 years till 2029

Extending the scheme could provide some relief to the marginalised sections from high cereal prices

PM to virtually interact with 'Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra' beneficiaries

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually interact with beneficiaries of the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra on Thursday.The Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra is being undertaken across the country with the aim to attain saturation of flagship schemes of the government through ensuring that the benefits of these schemes reach all targeted beneficiaries in a time-bound manner.The Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra was launched by the Prime Minister on November 15 from Khunti, Jharkhand. As a part of On-Spot services under the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, Health Camps are being organized at the places of halt of the IEC Van in the Gram PanchayatsAs on 26 November 2023, 5,470 Health camps have been conducted in 995 Gram Panchayats reporting a total footfall of more than 7,82,000 people according to a PIB release.Under the flagship Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna (AB-PMJAY) scheme of MoHFW for the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, Ayushman cards are being created using the Ayushman app and physical cards are

PM Modi successfully completes sortie on Tejas aircraft in Bengaluru

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday undertook a sortie on the Tejas aircraft and said the experience has bolstered his confidence in the country's indigenous capabilities. Taking to social media platform X, the PM said, "Successfully completed a sortie on the Tejas," "The experience was incredibly enriching, significantly bolstering my confidence in our country's indigenous capabilities, and leaving me with a renewed sense of pride and optimism about our national potential," he said. Earlier today, he landed in Bengaluru and visited the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.

PM Modi asks Cabinet secy to look at Madiga vertical quota within SCs

Prime Minister was seen consoling Dalit leader Manda Krishna Madiga, who flagged how the Malas, another SC community in Telangana, while numerically fewer, have cornered benefits of SC reservation

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Tunnel collapse: Big news expected in next 24 hours, says official

Drilling with the American auger machine resumed at the Silkyara tunnel overnight to prepare an escape passage for the 41 workers trapped inside for more than 10 days, officials said on Wednesday. According to officials, 800 mm diameter steel pipes have been inserted up to 39 metres through the rubble, with another 14 metres to go before the rescuers reach the trapped labourers. Once the drilling is complete, the passage will be used to evacuate the labourers from the tunnel. "We have pushed in the pipes up to 39 metres by now. Everything is fine. I have spoken to them (trapped workers). Their morale is high," former advisor to the PMO Bhaskar Khulbe told reporters in Silkyara. Asked to spell out a timeline for the evacuation, he said, "We hope to celebrate Igas with them". Igas is a festival celebrated in the Garhwal region after Diwali. It will take place on Thursday. The drilling was suspended since Friday when the auger machine hit a hard object. But the resumption is likely

PM Modi speaks to CM Dhami on Uttarakhand tunnel rescue operations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami over phone to take stock of the rescue operations being carried out at the Silkyara tunnel to evacuate 41 workers trapped for over a week. Necessary rescue equipment and resources, he said, are being provided by the Centre and through mutual coordination between central and state agencies and expressed hope that the trapped workers will be safely evacuated. The prime minister said it is necessary to maintain the morale of the trapped workers, according to a statement issued by the Uttarakhand Chief Minister's Office. This is the third time that the prime minister has spoken to Dhami about the rescue operations being carried out at the tunnel. The chief minister briefed the prime minister about the rescue operations in detail and said all the trapped workers are safe with oxygen, nutritious food and water being constantly supplied to them. All agencies are working in full coordination wit

Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra reaches remote hilly areas of Jammu

In J-K, the Yatra was flagged off from Budhal, Rajouri Gurez and Bandipora on November 15. People, Panchayati Raj institutions and government officials attended the launch function

Use of AI for creating 'deep fake' problematic, media must educate: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged the misuse of artificial intelligence for creating 'deep fakes', and said the media must educate people about this crisis in making. Addressing journalists at BJP's Diwali Milan programme at the party's headquarters here, Modi also referred to his resolve to make India 'Viksit Bharat' (developed India), saying these are not merely words but a ground reality. He also said that 'vocal for local' has found people's support. Modi further said that India's achievements during the COVID-19 pandemic created confidence among the people that the country is not going to stop now. He also said that Chhath Puja has become a 'rashtriya parva' (national festival) and it is a matter of great happiness.

Birsa Munda Jayanti: PM Modi announces Rs 24,000 cr schemes for tribals

Today, India is celebrating Bhagwan Birsa Munda's birth anniversary. This day is also known as Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas. PM Modi pays tribute to Bhagwan Munda, announces Rs 24000 cr schemes

PM already aware of election results: Chowdhary on PM's remark on Rahul

The Congress Party and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have been in a war of words over the PM's remarks on Rahul Gandhi