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PM Narendra Modi to launch four Vande Bharat Express trains on Saturday

The new Vande Bharat trains will connect Banaras-Khajuraho, Lucknow-Saharanpur, Firozpur-Delhi, and Ernakulam-Bengaluru, cutting travel time and boosting regional connectivity

PM Modi to launch 150th anniversary celebrations of Vande Mataram on Friday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the year-long commemoration of the National Song, "Vande Mataram", at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium here on Friday and also release a commemorative stamp and coin. The programme will mark the formal launch of the year-long nationwide commemoration -- from November 7, 2025 to November 7, 2026 -- celebrating 150 years of the timeless composition that inspired India's freedom movement and continues to evoke national pride and unity. Modi will inaugurate the year-long commemoration of the National Song, "Vande Mataram", at around 9:30 am on Friday at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi, a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said. The prime minister will also release a commemorative stamp and coin on the occasion, it added. "The celebrations will witness Mass Singing of the full version of 'Vande Mataram' at around 9:50 AM across public places with participation of citizens across all segments of society, in ...

Assam gears up for high-profile visits by PM Modi, Shah in next 45 days

Union Finance Minister will arrive in Guwahati on November 7 and inspect the new semiconductor projects in Jagiroad

PM Modi meets women's cricket team, engages in candid conversation

During the interaction with PM Modi, skipper Harmanpreet Kaur expressed gratitude for the Prime Minister's encouragement over the years

Modi correcting all structural deficiencies: Chandrababu Naidu in London

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's strong leadership is among the key advantages India has to offer as an attractive investment destination which is set to become the world's leading economy by 2047, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said in London. In his chief guest address at the annual London Global Convention organised by the Institute of Directors (IoD) on Tuesday night, Naidu pitched his vision for the speed of doing business through a public, private, people's partnership model for his state. The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief also presented his wife Nara Bhuvaneswari, Vice-President and Managing Director of Heritage Foods Ltd, with the prestigious IoD Distinguished Fellowship and the Golden Peacock Award for Excellence in Corporate Governance. We have some advantages in India: One is economic reforms, second is around first mover advantages of IT, and third, we have a very strong leader Narendra Modi as prime minister, said Naidu. Recently, you have seen our GS

PM Modi meets, congratulates Indian women's cricket team on World Cup win

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met the triumphant Indian women's cricket team at his residence and lauded the players for their remarkable resilience and comeback in the World Cup after enduring a tough phase marked by three consecutive defeats. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur recalled meeting the Prime Minister in 2017 without the trophy. She said now that they have met him with the trophy, they would wish to meet him more often. Vice Captain Smriti Mandhana said the PM had motivated them and has been an inspiration for all of them. The victorious Indian women's cricket team led by Harmanpreet Kaur had arrived in the national capital on Tuesday evening for the meeting. The team won its first global trophy -- the 50-over World Cup -- after beating South Africa by 52 runs in the final in Navi Mumbai on Sunday, marking a defining moment for the women's game in the cricket-obsessed country.

PM extends greetings on Guru Nanak Jayanti; recalls his teachings, wisdom

President Droupadi Murmu also extended warm greetings to the nation on the auspicious occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti

Trump, Modi speak frequently as trade talks continue, says White House

Trump said last week in South Korea that he wanted to reach a trade deal with India, signalling a thaw in relations that soured to their lowest point in decades

Make the most of free-trade agreements, PM Narendra Modi tells exporters

At a high-level meeting with export councils, PM Modi called on exporters to fully leverage India's FTAs amid US tariff hikes, while industry sought policy and financial relief

LIVE news: If INDIA bloc wins Bihar, farmers to get Rs 300-400 bonus over MSP, says Tejashwi Yadav

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Press 'lotus' button to prevent return of RJD's 'jungle raj' in Bihar: Shah

Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday urged voters in Bihar to press the EVM button with the BJP's poll symbol lotus to prevent the return of 'jungle raj' during the RJD rule that had "devastated" the state. He promised that if the NDA returns to power, the government will spend Rs 26,000 crore to harness Koshi water for irrigation and to prevent floods. "Press 'lotus' button to prevent return of 'jungle raj' that devastated Bihar during the Lalu-Rabri's 15-year rule," Shah alleged, addressing a poll rally at Darbhanga. He said the NDA under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership could only lead Bihar to all-around development. "Altogether, Rs 26,000 crore will be spent to harness Koshi river water to irrigate 'Mithilanchal' and prevent floods in the area if the NDA is voted to power in Bihar...Water of the Ganga, Koshi and Gandak rivers will be utilised for irrigation and to prevent deluge in Bihar," the former BJP president said. If the NDA retains power in Bihar, people from ..

PM Modi rolls out ₹1 trn RDI fund for 'high-risk, high-impact projects'

The nodal ministry for the RDI fund is the Department of Science and Technology (DST), which will operate through a two-tier funding structure

Tejashwi trying to hide Lalu's 'sins', says PM Modi at Katihar rally

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday claimed that the INDIA bloc's CM candidate Tejashwi Yadav was trying to "hide the sins" of his father Lalu Prasad, relegating his pictures to the corner of RJD's poll posters. The PM made the remark at a rally in Katihar district, where he did not mention the father-son duo by their names but used the expression "jungle raj ke yuvraaj" (crown prince of lawlessness) to point towards Yadav. "What is sin he is hiding by not having the pictures of his own father, whom you claim to be such a tall leader and was a CM for years, on RJD posters? Perhaps it is because he has become aware that the big leader carries the baggage of jungle raj," he alleged. The PM also alleged that while the RJD was controlled by "the most corrupt family in Bihar", its ally Congress was run by "the most corrupt family in the country". In an attempt to drive a wedge between the two allies, Modi reiterated that the Congress agreed to name Yadav the CM candidate when the RJD

PM Modi to visit Varanasi on Nov 7-8, flag off Vande Bharat Express

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a two-day tour of his his parliamentary constituency Varanasi from November 7, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) here said on Monday. BJP's regional president Dilip Patel said the prime minister will arrive at the Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in Babatpur on the evening of November 7, where he will be accorded a grand welcome. From there, he will proceed by road to the Bareka Guest House and hold a meeting with senior BJP leaders and prominent personalities. On November 8, Modi will flag off the Vande Bharat Express between Varanasi (Manduadih) and Khajuraho from the Varanasi Railway Station, Patel said. Following the event, he is scheduled to leave for Bihar to address an election rally. Preparations for the prime minister's visit and welcome have already begun, Patel added.

LIVE news updates: PM Modi launches ₹1 trillion RDI fund to boost private sector innovation

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PM to attend Guru Tegh Bahadur anniversary event in Kurukshetra on Nov 25

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the International Gita Festival and the state-level commemorative event for the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur on November 25 in Kurukshetra. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, who was sharing details about the International Gita Mahotsav during a news conference here, informed that Prime Minister Modi would be visiting Kurukshetra on November 25 to grace the event. Notably, Haryana is observing the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur with great devotion and reverence across the state. Various programmes will be organised from November 1 to 25 to mark the occasion, while a state-level commemorative event will be held in Kurukshetra on November 25. Meanwhile, Saini said the 10th International Gita Mahotsav would be held in Kurukshetra from November 15 to December 5. The main events of the Gita festival, a grand confluence of spiritual wisdom and cultural vibrancy, are scheduled to be held between November 24 and

PM to meet exporters, discuss ways to boost India's trade competitiveness

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet exporters or certain labour-intensive sectors on Monday to discuss measures to enhance the country's competitiveness in the global trade, according to exporters. Representatives from sectors including apparel, leather, gems and jewellery, handicrafts, engineering, and seafood will participate in the meeting, they said. Heads of export promotion councils of these sectors would attend the meeting. The meeting assumes significance as labour intensive sectors are facing challenges due to a steep 50 per cent tariffs imposed by the US on Indian goods, barring few sectors. Tariffs or import duties play a key role in competitiveness of goods and services. India and the US are negotiating a bilateral trade agreement. India's share in the global trade is about 2 per cent (1.6 per cent in global goods exports and 3.3 per cent in services). India's exports grew 6.74 per cent to USD 36.38 billion in September, while imports jumped 16.6 per cent, widening

India backing high risk, high impact R&D to drive innovation: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India was backing high risk and high impact research and development projects, and fostering private investments in this domain to emerge as a science and technology powerhouse. Inaugurating the first ever Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC), the annual flagship event involving policy-makers, innovators and global visionaries, he said his government has introduced significant reforms for a modern ecosystem of innovation to flourish in the country. At the Conclave, the prime minister also launched the Rs one lakh crore Research, Development and Innovation Fund to spur private sector investment in research and development. "This significant investment is aimed at benefiting the public and unlocking new avenues of opportunity," he said. Modi said the government's goal was to foster a culture of research and development within the private sector as well. "For the first time, capital is being allocated specifically fo

PM Modi, Shah, Kharge among heavyweights set to hold rallies in Bihar today

Hectic campaigning in poll-bound Bihar is set to continue on Monday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge scheduled to address a host of public rallies across the state. Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will also address two poll rallies at Sonbarsa and Lakhisarai, and hold a roadshow at Rosera. While the PM will address public rallies in Saharsa and in Katihar districts, Kharge will address a public rally in Vaishali. Shah will take part in rallies in Sheohar, Sitamarhi and Madhubani during the day. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is also scheduled to address four public rallies in Patna, Saran and Muzaffarpur on Monday. Modi led a mega roadshow in Patna on Sunday evening, besides addressing back-to-back rallies in Bhojpur and Nawada districts. The Bihar assembly polls will be held in two phases on November 6 and November 11, while the counting of votes will take place on November 1

PM Modi launches ₹1 trn RDI fund to spur private investment in research

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday launched the Rs one lakh crore RDI Fund to promote private sector investments in research and development. He launched the Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund at the first ever Emerging Science Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) that brings together policy makers, innovators and global visionaries to drive the government's Viksit Bharat 2047 vision. Modi also launched a coffee table book on scientific achievements of India and a vision document for science and technology. The Department of Science and Technology (DST) is the nodal ministry of the RDI Fund that will operate through a two-tiered funding structure. At the first level, a Special Purpose Fund (SPF) will be established within the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), which will serve as the custodian of the Rs one lakh crore corpus. The Fund will not directly invest in industries and start ups but will channel capital to second-level fund managers, who