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PM Modi greets National Disaster Response Force on its 17th raising day

The NDRF is a premier central agency tasked with responding to disasters. It is celebrating its 17th raising day

Modi govt taking decisions for people's welfare, not praises: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said the Narendra Modi govt is not taking decisions so that people like them, but for their welfare

Agnipath a game changer in making armed forces future-ready: PM Modi

Hailing the potential of Agniveers, he said their spirit is reflective of the bravery of the armed forces which has always kept the flag of the nation flying high

Over 8.8 mn UDID cards for people with disabilities issued: Official data

Over 88 lakh UDID cards for people with disabilities have been issued in the country so far, official data has showed. Unique ID for Persons with Disabilities project is being implemented with a view of creating a National Database for PwDs, and to issue a Unique Disability Identity Card to each person with disabilities. According to the latest data, 88,18,452 UDID cards have been generated till now. Elaborating further during an event, Social Justice and Empowerment minister Virendra Kumar said that the scheme has been implemented in all the states across the country. "Persons with Disabilities do not need to make multiple copies of documents as the card will capture all the necessary details and is valid throughout the country," he said. According to census 2011, there are 26.8 million people with disabilities in India, making up 2.21 per cent of the total population.

India's youngsters leveraging power of science to make planet better: PM

India is brimming with enthusiasm in the science and technology sectors and its youngsters are leveraging the power of science to make the planet better, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday. Prime Minister Modi said this after meeting academic and entrepreneur Vivek Wadhwa here. "Had amazing meeting with most brilliant of world leaders: @narendramodi @PMOIndia. Blown away with his dedication to the people of India and the world and understanding of science and technology," Wadhwa said on Twitter after meeting Modi. The academic said that in his meeting with Modi he discussed how India will lead the world in curing cancer and transform agriculture. Tagging Wadhwa's tweet, Modi said on Twitter, "Happy to meet you and discuss fascinating innovations in science and technology." "India, as you know, is brimming with enthusiasm in these sectors. Our youngsters are leveraging the power of science to make our planet better," the prime minister said.

India can't be defined in words, can only be experienced from heart: PM

PM said Ganga is not just a stream for the people of the country but is the symbol of India's penance

Your voice is India's voice: PM Modi at Voice of Global South summit

The world is in a state of crisis and it is difficult to predict how long this state of instability will last, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday referring to various global challenges arising out of conflict, war and terrorism among others. In his opening remarks at the Voice of Global South virtual summit, Modi flagged concerns over rising prices of food, fuel and fertilisers, the economic impact of COVID-19 as well as natural disasters driven by climate change. "It is clear that world is in a state of crisis," he said in presence of several leaders of various developing countries. He added that it is difficult to predict how long the "state of instability" will last. "We, the Global South, have largest stakes in the future...Most of global challenges have not been created by the Global South, but they affect us more," he said. Modi said India has always shared its developmental experience with our "brothers of the Global South". As India begins its G20 Presidency th

Modi govt's final full budget to focus on subsidy cuts, 'Make in India'

With India running one of the highest public debt to GDP ratios among emerging markets globally, firm adherence to the fiscal consolidation would seem the most appropriate path

PM Modi to inaugurate National Youth festival in Karnataka on Jan 12

This was announced by the Union Minister for Youth and Sports Affairs Anurag Singh Thakur at a media briefing in New Delhi on Tuesday

PM stresses on working to improve lives in conference of chief secretaries

The second national conference of chief secretaries concluded on Saturday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasising on working to improve the lives of people and strengthening India's development trajectory. "Over the last two days, we have been witnessing extensive discussions at the chief secretaries conference in Delhi. During my remarks today, emphasised on a wide range of subjects which can further improve the lives of people and strengthen India's development trajectory," he tweeted. The chief secretaries conference, which started from January 5, was aimed at rapid and sustained economic growth in partnership with states in coordination, the government has said. Modi chaired the conference in the last two days.

PM GatiShakti maps data layers related to social sector infrastructure

The 12 Ministries and Departments onboarded are now in advanced stages of data integration onto the NMP Platform

Modi govt does not discriminate people on political lines, says Javadekar

He also accused Pinarayi Vijayan-led State government of having the "habit of appropriating what PM Modi has done" in the southern state

A look at how demonetisation impacted the economy: The story in numbers

Cash in circulation rose faster after note ban, up 14%

Centre will uphold freedom of speech, says Union Minister of State Murugan

The Centre favours upholding the Constitutional right of freedom of speech and expression, but posts on the social media against the country, its armed forces, sovereignty and bilateral relations would be blocked, said Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Dr L Murugan here on Saturday. Murugan, on a 6-day visit to Kerala, made it clear that the sovereignty and security of the country were of paramount importance and there would be no compromise on that, said an official release. He spoke of the huge investments the Central government has made in the fisheries sector in the last eight years compared to the first 60-65 years after independence. The Minister told reporters that the Centre has invested Rs 32,500 crore in fisheries in the last 8 years compared to Rs 3,000 in the 60-65 years, according to the release. He said in order to usher in a blue revolution, Rs 20,000 crore has been sanctioned under the Pradhan Mantri

Representatives of Jat body meet PM, press for inclusion of community

Representatives of a Jat body met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday and pressed for the inclusion of life stories of major personalities from the community, including King Suraj Mal, in text books, a statement from them said. The delegation of 'Antarrashtriya Jat Sansad' (International Jat Parliament) included Ramavatar Palsaniya, P S Kalwaniya and Ram Singh Kulhari. Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat also joined the meeting, the statement said. The members expressed their deep condolences to Modi on the death of his mother, it added. They also presented the prime minister with a picture of Suraj Mal, the legendary Jat king. They also briefed Modi about the work undertaken by their body in various fields, including education, art and culture, and literature, it said.

Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel meets PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday. The Congress leader called on Modi a day after Chhattisgarh decided to introduce the Old Pension Scheme for government employees by giving them the option to choose between it and the new pension scheme after the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority repeatedly rejected the state's demand for return of funds deposited as part of the National Pension System. The Prime Minister's Office tweeted, "Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh Bhupesh Baghel met Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Centre committed to working with all communities: MoS Chandrasekhar

Every Indian must have equal opportunities to prosper irrespective of community, caste, place or religion and the Centre was committed to working with all communities for the future of the country, said Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar here on Friday. Chandrasekhar said Christians contributed to the growth and development of Kerala and were a stakeholder in 'Amrit Kaal' - the journey towards a developed nation by 2047, according to an official release. The Minister was speaking at the inauguration of the Malabar Yuvajana Sangamam in Kozhikode district of the State, the release said. He tweeted about his interaction with leaders of the Christian community during the day. "Had lunch with Bp.Mar Remigiose Inchananiyil, Bp.Mar Varghese Chakkalakal and members of Kerala Catholic Youth Movement #KCYM. "Grateful to Sister Celesti from the Missionary sisters of Mary Immaculate and her team for the delicious lunch," he tweeted. At the

India's soft power on display through non-stop cultural calendar in 2022

2022 was a year when the government used India's soft power diplomacy both at home and abroad to create a non-stop cultural calendar of events for 365 days. While it appealed to the sense of pride and patriotism of the domestic population by urging them to be part of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, a series of events to celebrate 75 years of Indian independence, it highlighted the country's rich culture and heritage to the global audience. In a testament to the scale of these engagements, the culture ministry held more than 136000 events under Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav including several mega programmes such as Har Ghar Tiranga. The campaign reached 23 crore households and six crore 'Selfie with Tiranga' were also registered digitally. The official website also had a feature of 'Pin a Flag', which accumulated more than five crore entries. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) also undertook various activities as part of Har Ghar Tiranga which included hoisting of high flag mast of 15 m

Rural, semi-rural areas are high on priority of Modi govt: Jitendra Singh

Singh highlighted that over the last 8 years, PM Modi's welfare schemes reached the neediest without any vote bank consideration

Modi govt created futuristic avenues for India's youth: Jitendra Singh

Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Tuesday said the Narendra Modi government has created futuristic avenues for the country's youth in the last over eight years. Addressing "a dialogue with new young voters" at the Shri Venkateshwara University in Gajraula in Uttar Pradesh, he said the forward-looking reforms unleashed by the government has given a new hope to the youth. He said India's reputation has grown in the global club of nations and the whole world is now keen to understand and connect with India. Singh, the Minister of State for Personnel, said the new India is open, futuristic and known for its progressive views and the development of the country is on the shoulders of the youth. He reminded the young voters that for many decades, there were unstable and coalition governments that led to apprehension not only among the public but also in the world about India's future. "But, in 2014, people of India chose a stable government which also brought stability in policies and wor