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Will take India among top 3 economies of world in my third tenure: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said in his third tenure as PM, he will take the country among the top three economies in the world. Addressing a public meeting in Madhya Pradesh's Damoh town ahead of the November 17 state assembly polls, Modi also said he will continue to fight against corruption. People gave power to the Congress in Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan, but their chief ministers were found involved in "satta" (betting) and generating black money, he said. Modi said that after 2014, the country's economy climbed to 5th position from 10th, leaving behind the UK, which ruled the country for over 200 years. In 2014, when we came to power, the country's economy was at the 10th position. Gradually it moved to 9th, 8th, 7th and 6th but nobody was talking about it. When it reached the 5th position and left behind the UK, which ruled the nation for 200 years, everybody was surprised and started looking at India, he said. Modi said during his third tenure as PM, he will t

Visionary leadership furthered progress: PM greets L K Advani on birthday

"I wish him good health and a long life. His efforts towards nation-building continue to inspire 140 crore Indians," he added

Govt has broken many real, perceived and exaggerated barriers: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Saturday that his government has broken many real, perceived and exaggerated barriers, laying the foundation for building a developed, grand and prosperous India. Speaking at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit here, he referred to the theme of the event - 'Beyond Barriers' - and said the 2024 Lok Sabha poll results will see people supporting the ruling BJP "beyond barriers". The media group's theme of its 2047 summit will be "Developed Nation: What Next", he said in a lighter vein in reference to his government's call for making the country developed by the centenary of its independence. The prime minister cited a host of development measures taken by his government to highlight the changes, asserting that India's growing middle class and reducing poverty will become the foundation for a massive economic cycle. The country has risen to become fifth largest economy in the world and will occupy the third position in our third term, he ...

PM Modi announces extension of free ration scheme for next 5 years

The Prime Minister made the announcement during his poll rallies in Durg and Ratlam. He attacked Congress and alleged that it wants to keep the people poor

PM Modi writes to girl who brought his sketch to meeting in Chhattisgarh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written a letter to the girl who had brought his sketch to a public meeting addressed by him in Chhattisgarh, and said the country's daughters are its bright future. The "affection and the sense of belongingness" he receives from them is his strength in the service of the nation, Modi said in the letter to Akansha. It was while addressing a poll rally in Chhattisgarh's Kanker on Thursday that the prime minister spotted her holding up a sketch of him. Writing to her on Friday, Modi thanked her and said he has always received a lot of love from the people of Chhattisgarh and they have also contributed enthusiastically to the country's development. "The next 25 years are going to be important for young friends like you and the country. In this period, our young generation, especially daughters like you, will provide a new direction to the country's future while fulfilling their dreams," read the prime minister's letter to Akansha. "Our government's ai

Uttar Pradesh tops in providing benefits of PM SVANidhi scheme

The state holds the top position in the nation for effectively extending the benefits of eight central government's schemes to the citizens under SVANidhi se Samriddhi Yojana, added the statement

PM Gati Shakti: 4 projects worth Rs 23,500 crore recommended for approval

Four infrastructure projects of roads and railways worth Rs 23,500 crore have been recommended for approval under the PM Gati Shakti initiative. These projects were assessed in the 58th Network Planning Group (NPG) meeting on October 17. "Road and railway projects for multimodal connectivity with project cost of more than Rs 23,500 crore were discussed in the NPG," the commerce and industry ministry said in a statement on Wednesday. The meeting was chaired by Special Secretary (Logistics), Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Sumita Dawra. She requested the ministries to incorporate the area development planning approach in project planning and have the interactions with states, which should ensure identification of infrastructural gaps and promote integrated planning. The inter-ministerial NPG meets every fortnight and appraises infra projects to ensure multi-modality, synchronisation of efforts, and comprehensive development in and around the project

Cultural vibrancy shines on globally: PM on inclusion of 2 cities in UCCN

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the inclusion of Gwalior and Kozhikode in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) and said India's cultural vibrancy "shines brighter on the global stage". In a post on X, he also asserted that as India celebrates this international recognition, the nation "reaffirms its commitment" to preserving and promoting its diverse cultural traditions. Gwalior and Kozhikode are among the 55 new cities which have joined the UNESCO Creative Cities Network, UNESCO made the announcement on its official website on Tuesday. While Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh has made it to the coveted list in the 'Music' category, Kozhikode in Kerala has earned the place in the 'Literature' category. "India's cultural vibrancy shines brighter on the global stage with Kozhikode's rich literary legacy and Gwalior's melodious heritage now joining the esteemed UNESCO Creative Cities Network. Congratulations to the people of Kozhikode and Gwalior on this remarkable ...

PM Modi launches Mera Yuva Bharat platform on Sardar Patel Anniversary

PM Modi launched the MY Bharat initiative to enable youth, between the ages of 15 and 29, to play active roles in government programmes. Here's all you need to know about the Mera Yuva Bharat platform

India's rapid development, praise across world due to stable govt: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the rapid development being seen in the country and the praise which it is garnering across the world is because of the power of the public that has given a stable government. He was addressing a public rally at Kheralu in Gujarat's Mehsana district after inaugurating and laying the foundation stones for a host of development projects worth Rs 5,950 crore. Modi said Gujarat has experienced how a stable government continuing for a long time has helped in taking one decision after another, benefitting the state. The PM also said that when he takes a pledge, he fulfils it. "At the root of the rapid development being seen in the country and India's praise in the world (for rapid development) is the power of the public that has given a stable government in the country," he said. "We have experienced how a stable and majority government in Gujarat continuing for a long time has helped us take one decision after another," Modi said. People kno

PM Modi, Hasina to inaugurate cross-border rail project on Wednesday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina will jointly inaugurate a key cross-border railway project on Wednesday, officials said. The prime ministers of the two neighbouring countries will launch the Agartala-Akhaura Cross Border Rail Link Project at 11 am in a virtual ceremony, they said. The 15-km rail link (5 km in India and 10 km in Bangladesh) will boost cross-border trade and significantly reduce the travel time between Agartala and Kolkata via Dhaka, the officials said. The trial run of the project was successfully completed on Monday, after a locomotive engine attached with four wagons entered Tripura, stopping at Nischintapur, a newly built railway station here. The rail link encompasses one major bridge and three minor bridges. At present, it takes about 31 hours to reach Kolkata from Agartala by train, which will be reduced to just 10 hours, an official said. The Indian Railways had allocated Rs 153.84 crore from its budget to expedite

PM Modi to chair meeting of Shree Somnath Trust at Raj Bhavan in Gujarat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who heads the Shree Somnath Trust which manages the affairs of the famous Somnath temple in Gujarat, will chair a meeting of the body at Raj Bhavan on Monday evening. "A meeting of Shree Somnath Trust (SST) will be held at Raj Bhavan in Gandhinagar at 5 pm under the chairmanship of PM Modi," said PK Laheri, former Gujarat bureaucrat and one of the trustees of SST. The temple is situated near Veraval town in Gir Somnath district. The Prime Minister is on a two-day visit to Gujarat which started on Monday. Earlier in the day, he offered prayers at the famous temple of Goddess Amba in Ambaji town in Banaskantha district. Modi was appointed the chairman of the SST in January 2021 after the demise of the then-chairman and former Gujarat chief minister Keshubhai Patel. Veteran BJP leader LK Advani, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Gujarat-based scholar JD Parmar, and businessman Harshvardhan Neotia are the trustees of SST. Generally, trustees review the prog

Andhra accident: PM condoles loss of lives, announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday condoled the loss of lives in the train accident in Vizianagaram district of Andhra Pradesh and spoke to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to take stock of the situation. At least eight persons died and around 20 were injured in the accident involving two trains, according to officials. The prime minister has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from the PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased due to the train derailment between Alamanda and Kantakapalle section. The injured would be given Rs 50,000, the Prime Minister's Office posted on X. "PM Narendra Modi spoke to Railway Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw and took stock of the situation in the wake of the unfortunate train derailment...," the PMO said. Authorities are providing all possible assistance to those affected, it said. "The prime minister extends condolences to the bereaved families and prays that the injured recover soon," the PMO said.

PM to participate in the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas programme in Gujarat

The PM will visit Kevadia on Tuesday where he will offer floral tribute at the Statue of Unity, as part of his two-day visit to the Gujarat

NITI Aayog's Vision 2047 for $30 trn economy may be ready by December

These goals include a per capita gross domestic product (GDP) of $17,590, $8.67 trillion of exports, and Rs 1,273 trillion of investments by 2047

PM Modi to launch development projects on 2-day Gujarat visit from Oct 30

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a two-day visit to Gujarat from Monday during which he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones of development projects worth Rs 5,950 crore, officials said on Sunday. The PM will also pay tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Statue of Unity in Narmada district during the visit. Modi will offer prayers at Ambaji temple in Banaskantha district on Monday morning, Collector Varun Banarwal said. He will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of various projects worth Rs 5,950 crore in a public function at Dabhoda village in Mehsana district on Monday, the Gujarat government said in a statement. The development works include inauguration of two railway projects in Mehsana and Ahmedabad districts, including a 77-km long western dedicated freight corridor section and double tracks of 182-km railway line from Viramgam to Samkhiali, said the release. The prime minister will also launch a project of the Gujarat Railway Infrastructure ...

Akali Dal 'saddened' over auction of Golden Temple model gifted to PM Modi

The proceeds of the auction will go to the government's 'Namami Gange' initiative, a project aimed at rejuvenating the river Ganga

PM Modi reviews progress of 8 projects worth around Rs 31,000 crore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired a PRAGATI meeting to review the progress of eight key projects, spread across seven states and having a cumulative worth of around Rs 31,000 crore, his office said in a statement. PRAGATI is the multi-modal platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation of the projects involving the Centre and states. It was the 43rd edition of the meeting. Among the projects, four were concerned with water supply and irrigation, two related to expanding national highways and connectivity, and two more related to rail and metro rail connectivity. "These projects have a cumulative cost of around Rs 31,000 crore and relate to 7 states: Bihar, Jharkhand, Haryana, Odisha, West Bengal, Gujarat and Maharashtra," it said. The prime minister emphasised that PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan Portal in conjunction with technologies such as satellite imagery can help address various issues of implementation and planning relating to location and

Feeling blessed: PM on getting invite for Ram temple consecration ceremony

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra on Wednesday invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the consecration ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, which is expected to take place on January 22. Modi said in a post on X that he is feeling blessed and it is his good fortune that he will be a witness to this historic occasion in his lifetime. "Jai Siyaram! Today is full of emotions for me," the prime minister said, posting about the invitation to him. He posted a picture of functionaries of the trust, which is presiding over the temple's construction at the place where devotees believe Lord Ram was born, extending him an invitation. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat had said on Tuesday that the idol of Lord Ram will be installed at the Ayodhya temple on January 22, and asked people to organise programmes at temples across the country to celebrate the occasion.

Root out distortions like casteism, regionalism in society: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called upon people to root out distortions like casteism and regionalism in the society, saying the Dussehra festival should also mark triumph of patriotism over every evil in the country. Addressing a huge gathering at a Dussehra event here, Modi said it is everyone's good fortune that they are witness to a grand Ram temple being built in Ayodhya now after a wait of centuries. It will be completed in a few months and marks the victory of people's patience, he said. This is happening amid many auspicious developments, he said, citing India's successful lunar mission, inauguration of the new Parliament building and the enactment of women's reservation law. Modi also asked people to take 10 pledges, including helping at least one poor family to raise its socio-economic status. The country will become a developed nation when everyone is developed, he said. The other causes he mentioned included saving water, digital transactions, cleanliness,