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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 ...

Weekend Bites: E-transport, falling rupee, moon shot, and horror in court

In which we munch over the week's platter of news and views

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

Latest Live: We will unfurl national flag at Red Fort next year, says Lalu

Just as a new world order came up after WW2, a new geopolitical landscape is taking shape after Covid-19 pandemic, says Modi. The world has seen what India is capable of, adds Modi

Confluence of demography, democracy, diversity empowers India: PM Modi

India has demography, democracy, and diversity and the confluence of these three empowers the country to fulfil all its dreams, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday. Addressing the nation on its 77th Independence Day, Modi said India is the world's largest democracy and from the population perspective it is now widely acknowledged that the country is in the first position. Modi said India has the highest population of people under 30 years and through the power of youth, the country can achieve all its goals. "While in many countries the population is ageing, in India, we are moving forward with youthful energy," he said from the ramparts of the Red Fort. "With young minds below the age of 30 years and by possessing countless arms to work, boundless intellects to innovate, and innumerable dreams and aspirations, we can achieve all our goals," the prime minister said. According to United Nations estimates, India has become the most populous country in the world with over 14

Will address nation from Red Fort next year to list progress made: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday exuded confidence that he will address the nation from the Red Fort next year to list out the progress on the promises he had made to the people. "The promise for change brought me here, my performance brought me here once again. The coming five years are of unprecedented development and a golden moment to realise the dream of India as a developed nation by 2047," the Prime Minister said in his speech from the ramparts of Red Fort. "Next year, on August 15 from this same Red Fort I will list out the progress achieved by the nation and sing paeans to your strength, your resolve and your success with greater confidence," Modi said in his last Independence Day address before the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. The general elections are scheduled for April-May next year. Modi said he had made a promise to the nation to usher in change in 2014. "You reposed your trust in me. I tried to fulfill the trust you reposed in me. The promises I made earned me ...

Centre to launch scheme for those who want to own house in cities: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the government will soon launch a scheme to provide relief in bank loans to those dreaming of their own house in cities. Addressing the nation on the 77th Independence Day, Modi said his government will soon launch the scheme for middle-class families living in cities but do not own a house. The prime minister launched the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Urban (PMAY-U) -- a flagship Mission of the Central government -- on June 25, 2015. The Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry has been implementing the PMAY-U scheme. According to the ministry, around 1.18 crore houses have been sanctioned under PMAY (Urban) till July 31 this year, out of which 76.02 lakh have been delivered to the beneficiaries.

I-Day: PM Modi calls for fight against corruption, nepotism, appeasement

Decrying corruption, nepotism and appeasement as the three evils that have harmed the country immensely, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said it is a collective responsibility to promote "suchita (probity), pardarshita (transparency), nishpakshta (objectivity)" to make India developed. Addressing the 77th Independence Day celebrations from the ramparts of Red Fort, Modi said that corruption has badly affected India's capabilities and the country has to resolve to not tolerate it in any form. "It is Modi's life-long commitment to keep fighting against corruption...My government weeded out 10 crore fake beneficiaries of welfare schemes, seizure of ill-gotten assets rose by 20 times," he said. He also said that the politics of appeasement has inflicted the most harm on social justice. Modi, addressing his 10th independence day speech, said that democracy has been affected by the ills of nepotism and alleged that dynastic parties work with the mantra of "party of the family, by

India at decisive turning point, can shape new world order: PM Modi

India is at a decisive turning point and has the strength to shape the new world order that was emerging in the aftermath of the Covid pandemic, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday and assured the countrymen of a "New India" with a bright future in next five years. Addressing the nation on the 77th Independence Day, the Prime Minister urged fellow citizens not to lose the opportunity to realise the country's potential as the decisions and sacrifices made in this period will impact the country for the next 1000 years. "Today we have demography, democracy, diversity, and this 'Triveni' (three factors) has the potential to make every dream of India come true," he said. The Prime Minister said experts the world over are saying that India was now unstoppable. "As a new world order emerged after World War-2, I can clearly see a new world order, a new geopolitical equation is fast taking shape after COVID-19. I can see the strength of 140 crore Indians in shaping the changing wor

Independence Day 2023: Wishes, Quotes, Messages, WhatsApp Status

India is marking its 77th Independence Day this year. PM Modi will hoist the national flag from the Red Fort. On this occasion, here are some motivational messages, or quotes, for your close ones

77th Independence Day 2023: Chief Guest, Theme, Flag Hoisting Time

India to celebrate 77th Independence Day on August 15, 2023. PM Modi will hoist the National flag on the red fort and will also address the country from the Red Fort itself

I-Day 2023: Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign receives over 60 million selfies

Har Ghar Tiranga: In a social media post, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked the people to change the display picture of their social media handles to the national flag

PM Modi urges people to put tricolour as their social media account DP

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged people to change the display picture of their social media accounts to the tricolour in the spirit of the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign. Modi also changed the display picture of his social media accounts to the national flag. The prime minister on Friday called on people to take part in the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' movement between August 13 to 15. "In the spirit of the #HarGharTiranga movement, let us change the DP of our social media accounts and extend support to this unique effort which will deepen the bond between our beloved country and us," Modi said on X. He has also urged people to upload their photos with the tricolour on www.harghartiranga.com.