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What could not happen in 60 years, PM Modi did it in 8 years: Anurag Thakur

Union minister Anurag Thakur said on Saturday that what Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accomplished in 8 years could not happen in 60 years before him, referring to India's historic lunar exploration mission Chandrayaan-3 and many central schemes. He said Modi pulled the country out of the clutches of dynasticism and appeasement, which prevailed for a long time, and put it on the course of development. We are the first country in the world to land a spacecraft on the Moon's south pole. It is a glorious moment for us. What could not happen in 60 years has been done in just 8 years by Modiji, said the minister for information and broadcasting and youth affairs and sports. Thakur was addressing a function here organised for the release of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas', a book volume based on a collection of select speeches of PM Modi. A peep into the country's history of the last 75 years shows that it was beset with dynasticism and appeasement but prime minister Modi .

PM Modi gave new speed, energy to country's space mission: Amit Shah

Home Minister Amit Shah also took a dig at those who raised some slogans during the programme

Chhattisgarh CM writes to PM seeking release of Rs 6,000 crore

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Saturday wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking the release Rs 6,000 crore due to the state agencies related to rice under the decentralized procurement scheme. The "Government of India/Food Corporation of India" is yet to release outstanding payments of around Rs 6,000 crore to the state agencies, the letter claimed. The state government has to bear a huge financial burden in disposal of paddy left after depositing rice in the central pool (through FCI) and the Centre does not compensate the state for this disposal of surplus paddy, Baghel pointed out. In view of the seriousness of the situation, the prime minister should direct the concerned authorities to settle all outstanding payments in a time-bound manner, the letter said.

Nehru's vision of self reliance behind Isro's Chandrayaan success: Congress

The Congress on Saturday said it was Nehru's vision of making India self-reliant in the space domain, and his decision to not align with the great powers despite criticism, which has now yielded such rich dividends in space exploration. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said there has been a lot of commentary in Pakistan's media on the outstanding achievements of ISRO with a lament that the agency made such big strides even though Pakistan's space agency SUPARCO was set up in late 1961, a few months before India's INCOSPAR in February 1962. "What is not recognised is that from day 1 Nehru stressed SELF-RELIANCE, even as there were some voices in Delhi advocating greater American involvement and some others pleading for closer cooperation with the Soviets," Ramesh said on X. He said first Nehru, and then Indira Gandhi after him, were clear the space programme had to be designed, controlled, and executed by Indian professionals in the civil domain. In this, they were of course guided an

PM Modi conferred with Grand Cross of Order of Honour by Greek President

President of Greece Katerina N Sakellaropoulou feted PM Modi with the Grand Cross after the latter called on the former during his day-long official visit to Greece

Brics expansion message to all global institutions to adapt: PM Modi

With the BRICS deciding to admit six countries as its full members, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the "expansion and modernisation" of the grouping is a message that all global institutions need to mould themselves according to the changing times. At a media briefing along with the BRICS leaders in Johannesburg, Modi said inclusion of Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates as the new members will give the grouping new momentum and energy. The decision on expansion of the five-nation grouping was announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the end of the three-day BRICS summit in Johannesburg. He said the new member nations will become part of BRICS (Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa) with effect from January 1, 2024. In his media statement in presence of Ramaphosa, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Brazil's Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Modi said India has always fully supported the expansion of the BRICS membership. "India has bee

Be future ready, we support consensus-based expansion of Brics: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday asserted that for a "future-ready" BRICS, the societies of these five countries will have to be "future-ready" and extended India's support to the expansion of the grouping based on consensus. Addressing the annual summit of leaders of BRICS (Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa), including Chinese President Xi Jinping, Modi, also hoped that India's proposal to make the African Union a permanent member of the G20 will be supported by BRICS member nations. "We will have to make our societies future-ready to make BRICS future-ready," he said at the meet in Johannesburg. Welcoming the move to give special importance to countries of the Global South under the South African presidency of the BRICS, Modi said India has given the "highest priority" to the countries of the Global South under its G20 presidency as well. India fully supports the expansion of BRICS and welcomes the move to take forward the proposal based on consensus, he said. The

15th BRICS Summit 2023: History, significance, top agendas, and more

PM Modi departed for the 15th BRICS Summit 2023, which will be held in Johannesburg, South Africa, from August 22 to August 24, 2023. Check here the top points of the summit

Rajasthan elections: People will make Mission 156 a success, says CM Gehlot

CM Ashok Gehlot calls PM Narendra Modi "arrogant" for assuming his return to the position next year and slams BJP for wiping out the names of historical figures

Era of 'corruption and scams' before 2014, now every penny goes to poor: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the era of "corruption and scams" prevailed before 2014 when the rights of the poor and their money were robbed, but now every penny is directly reaching their bank accounts. Citing a NITI Aayog report, Modi said 13.50 crore Indians have come out of BPL (below poverty line) category in five years. The data shows an increasing number of people are paying taxes, which shows their trust that the government is putting their money to good use, he said. The prime minister was virtually addressing the training-cum-orientation programme of newly-appointed teachers at the CM Rise Government Mahatma Gandhi Higher Secondary School in Madhya Pradesh capital Bhopal. He said positive news started coming up in the first year of "Amrit Kaal" itself, which shows the increasing prosperity and decreasing poverty. The NITI Aayog report said that 13.50 crore Indians have come out of BPL (below poverty line) category in five years. The number of Income Tax ..

Decisions made with right intention lead to good atmosphere: PM at job fair

The Prime Minister, who addressed the gathering via video link, said those getting their appointment letters are getting the important responsibility of teaching in the historical period of Amrit Kaal

Develop framework for safe, responsible use of Artificial Intelligence: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized that an entire ecosystem of technology-based solutions can be built to address the challenges faced by humanity

Solutions that succeed in India can be easily applied anywhere: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India is an ideal testing lab for solutions and underlined that the solutions that succeed in the country can be easily applied anywhere in the world. In his pre-recorded statement during the G20 Digital Economy Working Group Ministers Meet here in the city, the Prime Minister said India's digital public infrastructure offers a scalable, secure and inclusive solution for global challenges. "India is an incredibly diverse country. We have dozens of languages and hundreds of dialects. It is home to every religion in the world and innumerable cultural practices. From ancient traditions to the latest technology, India has something for everyone," Modi said. With such diversity, India is an ideal testing lab for solution, he said, adding "A solution that succeeds in India can be easily applied anywhere in the world." Modi told the delegates attending the meet that India is ready to share its experience with the world. The Prime Minister ...

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Elections 2023: BJP's MP seeks 5-6 rallies by PM Modi ahead of state polls

BJP's MP leaders have asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address region-wise rallies in the next two months

MP polls 2023: BJP discusses strategy for 'tough seats' ahead of elections

2023 Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly: The meeting of the BJP's senior leaders months before the elections are scheduled to be held indicates the significance of these state elections, sources said

Govt approves Rs 13,000 cr PM Vishwakarma scheme, will benefit 3 mn workers

Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a Rs 13,000 crore PM Vishwakarma scheme that will benefit about 30 lakh traditional artisans and craftsmen, including weavers, goldsmiths, blacksmiths, laundry workers, and barbers. Prime Minister Narendra Modi made the announcement about the scheme in his Independence Day address on Tuesday. Under the scheme, craftsmen will be provided a subsidised loan of Rs 1 lakh in the first tranche, and another Rs 2 lakh in the second tranche, communications minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said after the Cabinet meeting. The loans will be provided at a concessional interest rate of 5 per cent. On Tuesday, the prime minister announced that the scheme will be launched on Vishwakarma Jayanti on September 17.

To 2024 and beyond

India's future depends on addressing basic issues

India laying foundation for global welfare: PM Modi on Independence Day

'Country has taken the form of a friend of the world', he says in speech

Independence Day 2023: Here are top 10 highlights of PM Modi's I-Day speech

Independence Day 2023: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India will ascend to the position of the world's third-largest economy in the next five years