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Rahul Gandhi, Kharge, Kejriwal extend birthday greetings to PM Modi

Rahul Gandhi also conveyed wishes, writing, 'Wishing Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji a happy birthday and good health'

What's PM Modi doing on his 75th birthday? Camps, tribal outreach & more

PM Modi turns 75 today with a day full of events - health camps, tribal schemes, sapling plantation and the launch of a textile park in Madhya Pradesh

PM Modi turns 75, BJP launches 'Sewa Pakhwada' as Prez, others greet him

Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 75 on Wednesday, with the BJP launching over a fortnight long "Sewa Pakhwada" to mark the birthday of its preeminent leader. The BJP-run governments at the Centre and states have lined up an array of outreach, welfare, development and awareness programmes, ranging from health camps to cleanliness drive, get togethers of intellectuals and fairs to promote indigenous products across the country till October 2. Modi himself is travelling to Dhar in Madhya Pradesh to kick off a nationwide campaign focusing on women and children health and nutrition. He will launch a slew of other development programmes, including one with focus on tribal population, and address people as well. BJP leaders, allies and members of other parties extended birthday wishes to Modi, who has led his party to unprecedented geographical expansion and electoral success since 2014. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said Modi with his visionary leadership, dedication to the nation a

India, US trade dialogue moves forward after Trump softens stance

Talks between Indian and US officials in New Delhi were described as positive and forward-looking, with both sides pledging to push for an early conclusion of a trade agreement

Datanomics: PM Modi at 75, still young in the senior global leaders' club

The members of Lok Sabha aged 71-80 have been in the range of 5-8 per cent of the total strength of the house, while those above 80 have been even less

Danish PM Frederiksen backs early India-EU FTA in call with PM Modi

PM Modi and Danish PM Mette Frederiksen discussed India-EU trade talks, reaffirmed their green partnership, and stressed peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict

Modi@75: Health camps, fairs, exhibitions and schemes to mark PM's birthday

From women's health camps and cultural shows to fairs, exhibitions and auctions of mementos, the Centre and BJP states will celebrate PM Modi's 75th birthday in multiple ways

Rajnath says Sudarshan Chakra roadmap in works, suggests two-phase rollout

Defence Minister says committee formed to examine project, draft 'realistic' action plan

PM Modi set to visit Madhya Pradesh on Sept 17, to unveil several projects

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Dhar on September 17 to launch tribal welfare schemes and PM Mitra Park, aiming to boost healthcare, jobs and industry in Madhya Pradesh

Projects worth ₹111 cr to be inaugurated on PM Modi's birthday in Varanasi

On the 75th birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, the Varanasi Municipal Corporation will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of projects worth Rs 111 crore here. The municipal body will also cut a 75 kg cake, Varanasi Mayor Ashok Tiwari said on Tuesday. Born on September 17, 1950, in a small town in Gujarat, Modi scripted history on June 9, 2024, when he took the oath of office for a third straight term, becoming the first non-Congress leader and second after Jawaharlal Nehru to achieve the feat. Tiwari said that the MC will organise a programme, where inauguration and foundation stone laying of projects worth Rs 111 crore will take place. Road construction, repair and drainage work of 65.68 km length will be carried out in all eight zones, and five assembly constituencies of the city at Rs 63.76 crore, he said, giving details about the programme. Cleaning and renovation of 75 wells in the city will be taken up, too, at Rs 1.18 crore. Besides, a shelter home

Cloudburst in Dehradun after heavy rain; CM Dhami inspects rescue work

A cloudburst in Dehradun caused rivers to swell, damaging shops, homes, and temples. CM Pushkar Singh Dhami urged rapid relief work as schools shut across the district

From space to drones, PM Modi-era will be known for deep-tech forays

The confluence of technology, nationalism and communication skills of PM Modi can be appreciated from his interventions during emergencies

'Karmachari' to 'karmayogi': PM Modi's blueprint to future-proof governance

What distinguishes Mission Karmayogi is that it is not a cosmetic HR update. It is a values-driven transformative redesign of India's civil services with focus on performance

News highlights: BMC asks citizens to avoid coastal, low-lying areas

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PM Modi rolls out Rs 40,000 cr projects in Bihar, announces GST relief

PM Modi launched projects worth Rs 40,000 crore in Purnia, Bihar, announced GST cuts to ease kitchen budgets, and invoked women's role in shaping the state's politics

Oppn can't digest Bihar's development: PM Modi slams RJD, Cong in Purnea

Referring to the recently announced GST reforms, PM Modi said that the Centre has given a "very big gift" to the poor and middle class

PM Modi announces development projects worth ₹36,000 crore in Bihar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched multiple development projects worth around Rs 36,000 crore in Bihar's Purnea district on Monday. The PM also inaugurated a newly developed terminal building at Purnea airport, which will enhance passenger handling capacity in the region. Modi flagged off the first flight on the Purnea-Kolkata route. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, several union ministers, state ministers, MPs and MLAs were present at the function. Modi laid the foundation stone for a 3x800 MW thermal power facility worth Rs 25,000 crore at Pirpainti, Bhagalpur. This is the state's largest private sector investment. It is designed on ultra-super critical, low-emission technology. The project will provide dedicated power and strengthen Bihar's energy security, a senior official. The PM also laid the foundation stone for Phase 1 of the Kosi-Mechi Intra-State River Link Project worth over Rs 2,680 crore. "It will focus on upgrading a canal,

PM Modi inaugurates 16th Armed Forces Commanders' Conference in Kolkata

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the three-day Combined Commanders' Conference (CCC) of the armed forces at the Eastern Command headquarters here on Monday. The conference is the apex brainstorming forum of the armed forces, bringing together the nation's top civil and military leadership to exchange views at the conceptual and strategic levels, a Defence official said. Coming in the backdrop of Operation Sindoor, this year's meet will focus on reforms, transformation, change, and operational preparedness. The theme is 'Year of Reforms Transforming for the Future.' "The focus of the conference reflects the armed forces' commitment to institutional reforms, deeper integration and technological modernisation, while sustaining a high level of multi-domain operational readiness," the official added. The PM arrived here on Sunday evening from Assam and will leave the city in the afternoon for Purnea in Bihar. Operation Sindoor, which was conceived as a punitive and targete

Engineers crucial in building Viksit Bharat: PM Modi on Engineers' Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday greeted techies on the occasion of Engineers' Day, and said they will continue to play a crucial role in the collective efforts to build a "Viksit Bharat". The day is observed as a tribute to engineers' contribution and also to commemorate the birth anniversary of M Visvesvaraya, a noted civil engineer and administrator. Modi said on X, "Today, on Engineers' Day, I pay homage to Sir M. Visvesvaraya, whose brilliance left an indelible mark on India's engineering landscape. I extend warm greetings to all engineers who, through their creativity and determination, continue to drive innovation and tackle tough challenges across sectors." "Our engineers will continue playing a crucial role in the collective efforts to build a Viksit Bharat," He added.

New projects worth ₹18,000 crore for Assam; clean energy in focus

PM lays foundation for bioethanol unit in Golaghat district