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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

General medicine most consulted speciality under PMJAY: NHA data

NHA has described PMJAY's primary objectives as ensuring comprehensive coverage for catastrophic illnesses, reducing out-of-pocket expenditure, and improving access to hospitalisation care

Fake promises of Congress don't stand chance against Modi guarantees: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said this election is to stop the palm of Congress's corruption and loot from touching Madhya Pradesh's locker

Centre to launch Rs 24,000 crore scheme for welfare of tribals: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the Centre will launch a scheme worth Rs 24,000 crore for the welfare of tribals in the country on Wednesday when the entire nation will celebrate Bhagwan Birsa Munda's birth anniversary. Addressing a public meeting in Betul district, Modi noted the presence of a large number of people on the last day of his campaign for the Madhya Pradesh assembly elections scheduled on November 17, and said it is an indication that the BJP's victory is assured in these polls. Modi said he has seen unprecedented trust and affection for BJP among the people of Madhya Pradesh, and added that the Congress has accepted defeat ahead of elections. Tomorrow is Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas, I will go to Jharkhand to pay respect to (tribal icon) Bhagwan Birsa Munda. The entire country will celebrate Bhagwan Birsa Munda's jayanti and the Centre will announce a scheme worth Rs 24,000 crore for the welfare of tribals, the PM said. He said the Congress accepted defeat and

Happy Children's Day 2023: Here are the 10 best wishes, messages, quotes

Happy Children's Day 2023: India is celebrating Children's Day on the birth anniversary of Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru. Here are the Children Day's 10 best wishes, quotes and messages to share

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Pioneering work in cinema admired across generations: PM meets Saira Banu

Sharing the pictures, he wrote, "It was wonderful to meet Saira Banu Ji. Her pioneering work in world of cinema is admired across generations. We had great conversation on a wide range of subjects.''

PM Modi to address MRPS rally in Hyderabad today ahead of T'gana polls

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be addressing a rally being organised by the Madiga Reservation Porata Samithi, a community organisation of Madigas, one of the biggest constituents of scheduled castes in Telugu states, at the Parade Ground here on Saturday. This is Modi's second rally in a row in the city after the notification for the polls was announced on November 3. MRPS has been demanding sub-categorisation of reservation for the Scheduled Caste communities for over three decades. NV Subhash, BJP Telangana spokesperson, said PM Modi will make some key announcements with respect to categorisation of SCs. The city police issued traffic advisories in connection with the meeting. On November 7, Modi addressed a rally here - "BC Atma Gourava Sabha" (Backwards classes self-respect meeting)- at the LB Stadium here. He promised that if voted to power in the November 30 Assembly elections, the BJP would make a person from the BC community the chief minister in Telangana.

Falu's 'Abundance in Millets' song featuring PM Modi nominated for Grammy

PM Modi and Indian-American singer Falguni Shah, along with her husband, Gaurav Shah, collaborated on this special song. The song features a speech written and delivered by PM Modi

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