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Hectic schedule for PM Modi in the next 3 days leading up to G20 Summit

The Prime Minister chaired a meeting of the Council of Ministers as well as a cabinet meeting earlier on Wednesday. He will hold back-to-back meetings till 7:30 pm, government sources said

Special Protection Group Director Arun Kumar Sinha passes away at 61

Sinha was a 1987 batch Kerala cadre IPS Officer and serving as SPG Director since 2016

PM Modi approved Rs 675 crore for Khelo India: Sports Minister Thakur

Thakur expressed hope that Team India will complete its highest-ever medal count in the upcoming Asian Games this year

Vital for the world to stand against 'might is right' culture: PM Modi

On climate change, PM Modi said that a disproportionate focus on restrictions, criticism and blame cannot help us tackle any challenge

After six years, Sonia to write to PM again on Women's Reservation Bill

There is speculation that the government could bring the Bill during the session to reserve one-third of the seats in the Lok Sabha and legislative assemblies

Not going to sit in Parliament for 'Modi chalisa': Cong on special session

The Congress on Tuesday said it will constructively participate in the upcoming special session of Parliament convened from September 18 to 22, but made it clear that it won't sit there only for "Modi chalisa" and want that issues of public concern be also raised during the five-day sitting. The party's stance was decided at a strategy group meeting chaired by Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi and party chief Mallikarjun Kharge, where leaders of the Congress in both Houses were also present. The interaction came ahead of the dinner meeting convened by Kharge at his residence for floor leaders of other parties of the INDIA alliance of the opposition. Leaders of various parties attended the dinner meeting. Congress general secretary (communications) Jairam Ramesh told reporters that it is for the first time that the government has not taken the opposition parties into confidence and not discussed the agenda for the upcoming session. He asserted that it is impossib

PM Modi to depart for Jakarta on Wednesday for 20th ASEAN India Summit

The MEA Secretary (East) said: "Prime Minister will depart Delhi on the night of September 6 and return late evening on the September 7

G20 Presidency's positive impacts very close to my heart: PM Modi

each state is also ensuring that they leave their unique cultural stamp on the minds of G20 delegates. This is also giving the world an idea of India's incredible diversity, PM Modi said

BJP projects 'The Terminator' PM Modi as inevitable victor in 2024 polls

A meeting to discuss the formation of regional groups for seat-sharing in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections is set to occur soon

Women from various communities tie rakhi to PM Modi ahead of Raksha Bandhan

Raksha Bandhan falls on August 31. It is a festival that honours the bond between a brother and a sister

Centre plans to announce Rs 57K cr PM e-Bus Sewa guidelines within a month

Unlike FAME-II, the PM-eBus Sewa scheme proposes a kilometre-based incentive structure spanning a decade

Gas subsidy signals inflation as key plank for upcoming elections

The government said the decision "will bring respite to households across the nation" and "ensure access to essential commodities at reasonable rates"

Tourism expected to create 130-140 mn jobs by 2030: PM Modi at Rozgar Mela

Addressing the 'Rozgar Mela', PM Modi said India is set to emerge among the top three economies in the world in this decade and bring benefits to the common man

'He exemplifies excellence': PM Modi lauds Neeraj Chopra for historic feat

This is Neeraj's second medal at the World Championships after he secured a silver last year

India is the solution to global supply-chain issues: PM Narendra Modi

Urges nations with critical minerals to see custodianship as 'global responsibility'

PM Modi to distribute 51,000 appointment letters to recruits in govt depts

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute more than 51,000 appointment letters to newly-inducted recruits on Monday via video conferencing, his office said. The Rozgar Mela will be held at 45 locations across the country, the Prime Minister's Office said in a statement. Through this Rozgar Mela event, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is recruiting personnel in various central armed police forces (CAPFs) such as the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Border Security Force (BSF), Shashtra Seema Bal (SSB), Assam Rifles, Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) as well as the Delhi Police. Modi will distribute more than 51,000 appointment letters to newly inducted recruits on 28th August, 2023 at 10:30 AM via video conferencing. The Prime Minister will also address the appointees on the occasion, the statement said. The new recruits, selected from across the country, will be joining the various positions such as

Govt calls meeting of states, bank officials on 'PM Vishwakarma' on Monday

The government has called a meeting of senior officials from states, public sector banks and State Level Bankers Committee (SLBC) on Monday, to discuss the implementation of the Rs 13,000 crore 'PM Vishwakarma' scheme, which seeks to support traditional artisans and craftsman. The scheme, which would be launched on September 17, would be implemented by three ministries -- MSME, Skill Development and Finance. The target is to enrol as many as 3 lakh beneficiaries in the current fiscal, an official said. "The Skill Ministry has called a meeting on August 28, in which principal secretaries of states, managing directors of banks, and SLBC representatives have been invited. "The meeting will discuss the roadmap for implementation of the scheme and process of identification of beneficiaries of PM Vishwakarma scheme," the official said. Under the scheme, the skilled workmen will be given training for 4-5 days to upgrade their skill, following which they will become eligible for loan. "Ou

Insolvency code a crucial milestone in economic reforms: PM Modi

Stressing that the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, implemented in 2016, is a crucial milestone in the economic reforms, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that India, which used to be counted among the "Fragile Five" economies, is now being considered a bright spot in the global economy. The Prime Minister took note of the seminar, titled, 'Rejuvenation of Economy under Insolvency Laws' being organised by Insolvency & Professionals Council of India. In a signed message to Dr. Adish C Aggarwala, President of the International Council of Jurists, London, for the seminar, to be held in New Delhi on August 27, PM Modi acknowledged the need to make the insolvency regime "even better".Taking note of the initiative, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, added "It is particularly heartening to note that this seminar is being attended by many legal luminaries, domain experts and other stakeholders".The Prime Minister said he was sure that the deliberations at the seminar "will prove ..

PM Modi to address 3-day long B20 Summit India 2023 in New Delhi on Sunday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the B20 Summit India 2023 here on Sunday. His office said the Summit has brought policy makers, business leaders and experts from across the world to deliberate and discuss the B20 India Communique. The B20 India Communique includes 54 recommendations and 172 policy actions for submission to G20, it said. The Business 20 (B20) is the official G20 dialogue forum with the global business community. Established in 2010, B20 is among the most prominent engagement groups in G20 with companies and business organisations as participants. The B20 works to deliver concrete actionable policy recommendations to spur economic growth and development, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said. The three-day summit started on August 25 and its theme is R.A.I.S.E Responsible, Accelerated, Innovative, Sustainable and Equitable businesses. It is being attended by over 1,500 delegates from about 55 countries.

PM Modi is a man with a vision and a man on a mission: CM Chouhan

The spirit of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas and Sabka Vishwas, Zero Tolerance for Corruption and Focus on Direct Communication are the traits of Modi's leadership, Shivraj Singh Chouhan said