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Pahadpur to Purvodaya: PM's tribal outreach signals renewed focus on East

Modi's Pahadpur visit underscored Mission Purvodaya, blending tribal outreach with the BJP's push for development and political expansion in eastern India

Shaping a fresh narrative as India-US ties enter a transactional phase

Modi and Trump's G7 meeting suggested India-US ties are entering a more transactional phase, with trade and trust taking centre stage

Purvodaya in focus with PM Modi's push for eastern India's development

From Bengal to Assam, Modi's eastern outreach gathers pace as Guwahati prepares to host the landmark India-Japan summit

PM Modi commissions three indigenously built naval ships in Kolkata

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday commissioned three indigenously-built naval ships at the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port here. The three indigenously built frontline platforms -- stealth frigate Dunagiri, survey vessel (large) Sanshodhak, and anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft Agray-- represent key operational capabilities across maritime combat, hydrographic surveying and anti-submarine warfare. West Bengal Governor R N Ravi, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, and Indian Navy Chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan were among the dignitaries present at the commissioning event. The vessels were designed by the Indian Navy's Warship Design Bureau and built by Kolkata-based Defence PSU Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd. These platforms have indigenous content exceeding 75 per cent, with extensive participation by the Indian industry, including more than 200 MSMEs, in their construction, an official said.

PM Modi waits at airport so NEET candidates reach centres without hassle

PM Modi delayed his departure from Delhi airport after returning from Kolkata to ensure NEET-UG re-exam candidates faced no traffic disruptions en route to centres

PM Modi leads Yoga Day celebrations from Kolkata, says yoga unites world

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Sunday morning lead the nation in observing the 12th International Day of Yoga from the Red Road here. This year's theme for the International Day of Yoga is "Yoga for Healthy Ageing," highlighting its role in promoting physical health, mental well-being, emotional resilience and active ageing, contributing to an improved quality of life. Modi will address a gathering at the Red Road in central Kolkata while participating in the common yoga protocol session with thousands of yoga practitioners during the programme, an official statement said. Yoga Day celebrations are being organised across nearly 2,500 locations worldwide, with participation from more than 210 Indian missions and posts, reaffirming yoga's status as a global movement for health, harmony and collective well-being, it said. Since its inception in 2015, when the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted India's proposal to observe June 21 as the International Day of Yoga, the

PM to lead nation in observing International Yoga Day from Kolkata

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Sunday lead the nation in observing the 12th International Day of Yoga from Red Road in central Kolkata. He will also commission three indigenously designed and built naval ships at the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port here. Addressing a programme to mark the 'Paschimbanga Divas' of West Bengal Day at Tarakeswar on Saturday, the PM urged the people across the state to organise Yoga Day events and participate actively. Stating that he will participate in Yoga Day here this time, Modi said, "I want Yoga Day celebrations to be organised across Bengal, in every corner." He said that this land of yogis like Swami Vivekananda and Maharshi Aurobindo will send a guiding message to the entire world. Yoga Day celebrations are being organised across nearly 2,500 locations worldwide, with participation from more than 210 Indian missions and posts, reaffirming yoga's status as a global movement for health, harmony and collective well-being, an official statement

Development becomes meaningful when benefits reach all: President Murmu

President Murmu said development becomes meaningful only when its benefits reach every citizen, while stressing the importance of preserving cultural identity and advancing tribal welfare

There is a little bit of Modi in everyone's life: Odisha CM Majhi

Majhi said PM Modi's leadership has transformed governance and welfare delivery, highlighting the state's development initiatives and investment push

From Pahadpur to Purvodaya: PM Modi sees Odisha driving India's growth

PM Modi said Odisha will play a central role in India's journey towards becoming a developed nation, highlighting investments, tribal welfare and the Centre's Purvodaya strategy

Bengal has broken its shackles, says PM Modi in first visit since polls

Addressing the Paschimbanga Divas celebrations in Tarakeswar, Modi said the atmosphere in the state reflected a sense of change and renewed optimism

Eastern India is emerging as a gateway to progress: PM Modi in Odisha

PM Modi said eastern India is becoming a growth hub as he laid foundation stone of projects worth over Rs 47,600 crore in Odisha and highlighting the state's investment momentum

President Murmu, PM Modi launch projects worth over ₹47,600 crore in Odisha

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will jointly unveil development projects worth more than Rs 47,600 crore in Odisha on Saturday, officials said. Murmu, who arrived in the state on Friday evening, will join the prime minister at Rairangpur in Mayurbhanj district for the event, marking a rare occasion when both leaders will participate in a development programme together. The projects, spanning sectors such as energy, industrial infrastructure, roads, drinking water, health, education, tourism and irrigation, are being unveiled on the second anniversary of the BJP government in Odisha. According to an official statement, the initiatives are aimed at strengthening infrastructure, improving connectivity, enhancing energy security and creating employment opportunities across the state. "Reflecting the prime minister's vision of inclusive and holistic development, these initiatives will accelerate growth in tribal and rural regions and extend the benefits of ...

PM greets people of Bengal on 'Paschimbanga Divas', vows support for growth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday greeted the people of West Bengal on 'Paschimbanga Divas' and said the central government will work with the state government to fulfil their dreams and aspirations. The new BJP government has decided to observe 'Paschimbanga Divas' or West Bengal Day on June 20. June 20 marks the day in 1947 when the Bengal Legislative Assembly voted in favour of the creation of a separate province that eventually became West Bengal after Partition. "Warm greetings to my sisters and brothers of West Bengal on the occasion of Paschimbanga Divas. The Central Government will work with the West Bengal Government to fulfil the dreams and aspirations of the people. I pray for the progress of West Bengal and the prosperity of its people," Modi said in a post on X. The prime minister said this day celebrates a state that has profoundly shaped India's history through its contributions to diverse areas, be it literature, music, art, spirituality, science, trade and .

PM Modi, Vice President Radhakrishnan greet President Murmu on birthday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday conveyed his birthday greetings to President Droupadi Murmu and said her journey, marked by courage, simplicity, humility and unwavering commitment to public service, continues to inspire people across the country. Murmu, India's first tribal woman President, turned 68 on Saturday. "Warm birthday greetings to the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji. Her journey, marked by courage, simplicity, humility and unwavering commitment to public service, continues to inspire people across the country," Modi said in a post on X. The PM said that through her many years in public life, Murmu has served the nation in an outstanding manner and has been especially passionate about the well-being of the underprivileged and marginalised. Modi said Murmu's steadfast dedication to India's development is very motivating. "May she be blessed with a long and healthy life in the service of the nation. I look forward to meeting her later today at the progra

Modi 'great leader', 'tough cookie': Trump hails PM Modi's global influence

US President Donald Trump lavished praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying he is a "great leader" and "tough guy", who has been in power for more than 12 years. In an interview with Axios, Trump referred to China's President Xi Jinping and Modi as the two greatest leaders he likes the most in terms of power and leverage and the ability to execute on that. "I think Modi is very good. Yeah. They've had some very good numbers announced. He stays out of wars, which is smart. He's 1.5 billion people. He's actually the biggest. India's actually the biggest. And Modi's a great leader," Trump said in response to a question on the two greatest leaders he likes the most in terms of power, leverage and the ability to execute on that. Trump said the US does a lot of business with India, which earlier used to "rip us off". "And we do a lot of business with them, but now we do fair business. They used to really rip us off. I don't blame them for that. You know, we had stupid politicians t

Over 7 million employed under Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the employment-linked incentive scheme has generated nearly 7 million jobs and expanded social security coverage for first-time workers

PM Modi to launch development projects worth ₹47,600 crore in Odisha

The Prime Minister will inaugurate and lay foundation stones for projects spanning energy, roads, irrigation, health, education and industrial infrastructure

PM Modi to launch Rs 25,016 cr coal gasification project in Odisha

The project will house India's first commercial-scale coal-to-ammonium nitrate facility and is aimed at boosting energy security and reducing import dependence

'France loves you': Macron bids farewell to PM Modi, posts video in Hindi

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday posted a farewell video for Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Hindi, calling him a dear and added that "France loves you". Macron said, "Priya mitra Narendra, mujhe bahut khushi hai aap ka Nice, Evian aur Paris, daure ke liye swagat karte, France Bharat ki dosti amar rahe (Dear friend Narendra, I feel very happy to welcome you on your trip to Nice, Evian and Paris and I wish the friendship between France and India remains eternal)." "I hope it was correct," Macron said after delivering the lines in Hindi. The French president also thanked PM Modi for his visit and described it as "very fruitful", while expressing hope of meeting him again in February. "Thank you for your visit. Thank you for our friendship. It was a very fruitful visit. France loves you. We are looking forward to seeing you again soon, in February. Jai Hind." Modi arrived in the Mediterranean city of Nice on June 13 where he inaugurated the Bharat Innovates programme ...