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Refining the crude argument

Anti-Americanism is chronic, deep-rooted, and instinctive in India, cutting across party lines. We only undermine our own interests by doing so

PM urges collective action to tackle social ills, counter divisive forces

Highlighting emerging challenges and societal ills over the decades, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called for collective efforts to address them, unite society against divisive forces and inspire citizens towards self-reliance. Inaugurating the Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav Global Sammelan here, Modi said he had spent the last 25 years serving the nation as head of government to the best of his ability, while carrying forward the vision of Swami Chinmayananda, founder of the Chinmaya Mission, a global spiritual movement dedicated to making the wisdom of Vedanta and the Bhagavad Gita accessible to all. He said the Chinmaya Mission was not merely an institution but a thought, with 'Chinmaya' meaning pure consciousness, and noted that its founder's journey over the decades had been marked by divine resolve. "Over the decades, times have changed, new challenges have emerged, and new societal ills have surfaced. Today, the responsibility to solve them rests upon all of us," Modi ...

PM Modi attacks Congress, says it dreams of disorder amid global change

Addressing the NDTV World Summit, PM Modi called for reforms in multilateral institutions and accused the Congress of damaging India's global reputation.

Netanyahu invites Modi, Indian pilot who foiled hijack bid to I-Day event

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu invited Narendra Modi to light a torch alongside Indian pilot Smit Machchhar, who helped foil an alleged hijacking attempt, on Israel's Independence Day.

India backs every meaningful peace effort in Ukraine, West Asia: PM Modi

India will continue to support every meaningful effort to bring peace to Ukraine and West Asia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday after holding wide-ranging talks with his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk. Tusk is on a three-day visit to India amid renewed global push to end the conflict in Ukraine. In his media statement following the talks, Modi said several decisions were taken to expand the strategic partnership between India and Poland and that both sides are determined to ramp up the overall engagement. "We have reached understanding to deepen relations in defence, space, and nuclear energy. We invite companies from Poland to engage in co-development and co-production with India in all these strategic sectors," Modi said. The prime minister said the growing bilateral economic strength has created new opportunities for the India-Poland partnership, adding New Delhi's free trade agreement with the European Union will further solidify the economic engagement between th

Newsprint manufacturers' body seeks PM intervention to resolve coal crisis

Industry body INMA flags irregular coal dispatches, rising production costs and supply disruptions, urging implementation of the 75:25 coal allocation ratio for power and non-power sectors

All institutions, political parties should unite for national interest: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said all institutions and political parties of the country should unite for national interest and fight together against the enemies of the country. Participating in Dussehra celebrations here, Modi also said that no matter how big or difficult a crisis may be, no one should sit back relying on others and recognise their own strength. "May our thoughts be aligned, and may... all the institutions of the nation, all political parties, stand together for national interest. We must proceed with this very spirit and we must fight together against the enemies of the country," the PM said. Underlining that his government's goal is to make India self-reliant, the prime minister said, "We must have faith in our resources. We must turn our resolve into power and find solutions through our own hard work. Because Lord Shri Ram taught us that the difficulties cannot stop our journey." He said in 'Ram Rajya', there is no discrimination against anyone and .

PM Modi greets people on Vijayadashami, wishes happiness and prosperity

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted people on the occasion of Vijayadashami and prayed that the festival would enrich everyone's life with happiness, prosperity, and success. "Heartiest greetings of Vijayadashami to everyone. May this festival of victory, filled with joy and faith, empower everyone's resolve with renewed strength," Modi said in a post on X in Hindi. "May every life be enriched with happiness, prosperity, and success-this is my sincere wish," he added. The festival celebrates Lord Rama's vanquishing the 10-headed demon king Ravana, and symbolises the triumph of good over evil. It is celebrated across the country with revellers coming out in large numbers to witness the burning of Ravana effigies, marking a culmination of 10 days of festivities filled with rituals, songs, dance and processions.

PM Modi, Shah and CEC Kumar will pay price for 'vote chori': Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and CEC Gyanesh Kumar will face justice and pay the price for 'vote chori'. Gandhi joined the Congress's 'Goy Rakhon Yatra' in Margao, walking two kilometres with workers and leaders. "The entire country knows that CEC Gyanesh Kumar implements 'vote chori' and Amit Shah and PM Modi back him," he said while addressing a public meeting here. He said the Congress is a protector of the Constitution, adding that Modi, Shah and Gyanesh Kumar know they can't escape from us. "PM Modi, Amit Shah and CEC Gyanesh Kumar will face justice and pay the price for what they have done," he added. Gandhi said India used to have a world-class education system earlier, but now pellet guns are being used against student protesters.

Best of Opinion: India must bring its brightest minds home, like China did

Today's columns examine India's failure to use its skilled diaspora, succession challenges in family businesses, Rahul Gandhi's political strategy, and resistance to resource-intensive data centres

Don't bulldoze delimitation Bill again, call all-party meet: Kharge to Modi

Flagging the "unprecedented" delay in proroguing the Monsoon Session of Parliament, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to call an all-party meeting to discuss any new delimitation proposals, and cautioned him against any attempts to bulldoze a "far-reaching" Constitutional Amendment Bill. In a letter to Modi, Kharge said it has already been 64 days since the Monsoon Session was adjourned sine die on August 13, and both Houses of Parliament are yet to be prorogued. Terming the scenario unprecedented, the Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha said he had first written to the prime minister on April 11 to convene an all-party meeting before bringing any Constitutional Amendment Bill on delimitation. "You did not do so. Thereafter, you made the Bills public on the late evening of April 14, and convened a special session on April 16. The Constitutional Amendment Bill on delimitation failed to muster the necessary two-thirds majority in th

PM Modi, Canadian foreign minister discuss concluding CEPA by year-end

The two sides discussed expanding trade and investment ties across energy, education, tech and security, with a Canadian trade mission to India as a step towards deeper Indo-Pacific engagement

Dr. Ashok Kumar Mittal leads 'Seva Sankalp', a salute to Prime Minister Modi's 25 years of governance, at India Gate, Turning the Spotlight on India's Next 25 Years

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PM Modi unveils ₹3,350 cr projects in Ladakh, boosts road, air connectivity

PM Modi inaugurated and dedicated ₹3,350 crore worth of projects in Ladakh, including Leh airport's new terminal, a strategic road, hydropower facilities and water reservoirs.

PM Modi unveils 5 key infra projects worth ₹3,350 crore in Ladakh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday virtually inaugurated five development projects covering airport infrastructure and strategic road connectivity in Ladakh worth around Rs 3,350 crore. The projects include a new passenger terminal at the Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport in Leh, built for Rs 640 crore. Spread over 23,800 square metres, the modern terminal is designed to handle 35 lakh passengers annually, officials said. It incorporates geothermal energy to enhance energy efficiency and reduce its carbon footprint, reflecting the importance of sustainable infrastructure in Ladakh's ecologically sensitive environment. Blending modern passenger amenities with elements of Ladakh's rich cultural heritage, the terminal will improve passenger convenience and strengthen air connectivity with the rest of the country, the officials said. Modi also dedicated to the nation the 298-km-long Nimmu-Padum-Darcha Road, constructed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO). Connecting Nimmu in Le

IDBI Bank stake sale price a surprise; no rub-off on PSU stocks: Analysts

At the bourses, IDBI Bank stock has been an underperformer and has slipped 13.4 per cent year-till-date (YTD) till October 14 as compared to the NSE 500 index that lost 7.8 per cent during this period

Don't come in protesting students' way, they are India's voice: Rahul to PM

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi not to come in the way of protesting students as they were the voice of the country. Gandhi made the remarks after meeting some students, including those from Congress youth wing NSUI, who were injured during recent protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the SIR process, at 10 Janpath here. He assured them that action would be taken against all, from the prime minister to the police constable, who acted against protesting students. Some of the protesting students also gave an account of the "inhuman" treatment meted out to them at the hands of policemen during their detention. Gandhi told the students not to worry as the Congress would stand behind them, describing them as their "shers" and "shernis" (lions and lioness). Introducing a female student as "our sherni", Gandhi said "She was beaten up, but was not afraid. There was no hatred in her heart." The Congress leader said P

India grows with the world, not at anyone's cost: PM Narendra Modi

Addressing the Bloomberg New Economy Forum, PM Narendra Modi stressed global cooperation, democratisation of technology and India's commitment to reforms amid uncertainty

BJP's TN leader L Murugan tenders his resignation from council of ministers

BJP leader L Murugan has sought to resign from the Union council of ministers and Rajya Sabha to focus on Tamil Nadu, becoming the third minister of state to quit since June

RDI Fund picks first 19 second-level fund managers, commits ₹7,131 crore

The first cohort includes 14 alternative investment funds and five focused research organisations, with managers expected to mobilise private capital matching the fund's contribution