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PM Modi pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi, Shastri on birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid his tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary, and said his government will follow his path for building a developed India. He said on X, "Gandhi Jayanti is about paying homage to the extraordinary life of beloved Bapu, whose ideals transformed the course of human history. He demonstrated how courage and simplicity could become instruments of great change." Modi said Gandhi believed in the power of service and compassion as essential means of empowering people. He also paid homage to India's second prime minister, Lal Bahadur Shastri, whose birth anniversary, too, fell on Thursday. He lauded him as an extraordinary statesman whose integrity, humility, and determination strengthened India. "He personified exemplary leadership, strength and decisive action. His clarion call of 'Jai Jawan Jai Kisan' ignited a spirit of patriotism among our people. He continues to motivate us in the endeavour of building a strong and self-reliant

A century of service to the nation: PM Modi writes on 100 years of RSS

On this historic occasion, I extend my greetings to the countless swayamsevaks who remain dedicated to the pledge of serving the nation and its people

Best of BS Opinion: RBI has done well to maintain status quo on repo rate

Today's pieces examine the RBI's decision on the policy rate, what it might do on the issue of Tata Sons' listing, 100 years of the RSS, and the question of rising populism globally as well as India

Demographic manipulation poses greater threat to social harmony: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday warned that demographic manipulation is a bigger threat today to India's social harmony than infiltration. Addressing the centenary celebrations of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), he said that India's soul has always been rooted in "unity in diversity" and cautioned that if this principle is broken, the country's strength will be diminished. Modi also recalled his August 15 speech and the announcement of his 'Demographic Mission' to "protect Indian citizens against infiltrators snatching livelihood of youth targeting our sisters and daughters". "The social harmony today has a bigger threat from conspiracy for demographic change than infiltrators which directly impacts internal security and future peace. India today faces challenges that directly target its unity, culture and security," he said. The RSS has consistently prioritized social harmony, Modi said, defining social harmony as establishing social justice by giving precedence

FM to kick off nationwide campaign on unclaimed financial assets on Oct 4

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will launch a three-month nationwide awareness campaign (October-December 2025) on unclaimed assets in the financial sector, titled 'Apki Poonji, Apka Adhikar (Your Money, Your Right)'. The campaign is to be launched by the Department of Financial Services under the Finance Ministry, in coordination with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai), Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), and the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. The campaign will be inaugurated by the Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister on October 4 from Gandhinagar, Gujarat, an official statement said. Unclaimed financial assets, including insurance policy claims, bank deposits, dividends, shares, and mutual fund proceeds, often remain unclaimed due to the lack of awareness or outdated account details, it added. During the campaign, the citizens will be

PM unveils ₹100 coin and stamp with first depiction of Bharat Mata

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday released a special postage stamp and a commemorative coin, which features first-ever depiction of Bharat Mata on Indian currency, to mark the centenary celebrations of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). The Rs 100 coin features the national emblem on one side and on the other side it depicts a majestic image of Bharat Mata in Varada Mudra with a lion, while swayamsevaks are shown bowing before her in devotion and dedication. "For the first time in the history of independent India the image of Bharat Mata has been featured on Indian currency which marks a moment of great pride and historical significance," Modi said at the launch. The coin also has the RSS moto "Rashtray Swaha, Idam Rashtraya, Idam Na Mama, which translates to "Everything is dedicated to the nation, Everything is the nation's, Nothing is mine". The postal stamp features RSS swayamsevaks' participation in the 1963 Republic Day Parade, underlining the organisation's historic .

Kovind to attend RSS Vijayadashami event; a look at past chief guests

The Sangh is currently holding its centenary celebrations across the country and as a part of those celebrations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended an event in New Delhi on Wednesday

RSS rooted in faith in democracy, 'One India, Great India' belief: PM Modi

The commemorative ₹100 coin has a National Emblem on one side and on the other, there is an image of Bharat Mata

PM Modi welcomes Trump's Gaza plan: 'Viable pathway to long term peace'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed US President Donald Trump's 20-point Gaza peace plan after he met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

LIVE news updates: India records close to 450,000 crimes against women in 2023, says NCRB

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Trump names himself, Tony Blair for 'Board of Peace' to end Gaza conflict

Donald Trump unveiled a 20-point Gaza peace plan with Israeli PM Netanyahu, proposing a Board of Peace co-led with Tony Blair; world leaders welcomed the move

PM Modi condoles Vijay Kumar Malhotra's death, calls him party's pillar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed his grief at the death of veteran BJP leader Vijay Kumar Malhotra, who died at the age 93, and lauded his contribution to public life. Malhotra was one of the early stalwarts of the Delhi BJP, serving as the Leader of Opposition in the assembly and was also projected as the party's chief ministerial face in 2008 in an election in which the Congress under Sheila Dikshit maintained its winning streak. Modi said on X, "Shri Vijay Kumar Malhotra Ji distinguished himself as an outstanding leader, who had a very good understanding of people's issues. He played a vital role in strengthening our Party in Delhi." He added, "He is also remembered for his Parliamentary interventions. Pained by his passing away. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti." A five-time MP and two-time MLA from Delhi, Malhotra had defeated Congress candidate Manmohan Singh from South Delhi in the 1999 Lok Sabha polls. Singh went on to become prime ministe

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India's vigorous new foreign policy playbook amid Trump tariff shock

The hefty tariffs slapped by Donald Trump have prompted New Delhi to double down on multipolarity, the new buzzword in international relations. This took PM Modi to rarely visited countries by leaders

BJP's relations with Delhi are based on sentiments and trust: PM Modi

He added that since the days of the Jana Sangh, the BJP's political predecessor, the party has worked for the city

₹10,000 direct transfer for 7.5 mn women as PM Modi launches Bihar scheme

The ₹7,500-cr scheme, launched ahead of the Bihar polls, will provide ₹10,000 each to 7.5 million women, aiming to boost self-employment, livelihoods, and financial empowerment

'Her mann ki baat': PM Modi writes foreword for Italian PM Meloni's memoir

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written the foreword for Italian PM Giorgia Meloni's autobiography, calling it 'Her Mann Ki Baat' and praising her leadership and patriotism

'Operation Sindoor on the games field': PM Modi congratulates Team India

'Operation Sindoor on the games field': PM Modi congratulates Team India

Spirit of selfless service, discipline true strengths of RSS: PM Modi

Ahead of the RSS completing 100 years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the spirit of selfless service and the lesson of discipline are the true strengths of the Sangh with 'Nation First' being the priority in every action of its countless volunteers. In his 125th Mann Ki Baat radio broadcast, the prime minister made another strong push for Swadeshi and urged people to buy a Khadi item on Gandhi Jayanti on October 2. Modi also said the government is working towards getting the 'Chhath mahaparv' included in the UNESCO's list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity Hailing the RSS, Modi said, "In a few days from now, we are going to celebrate Vijayadashmi. This time Vijayadashmi is even more special for another reason. On this day, the RSS completes 100 years of its establishment." This century-old journey is not only remarkable but inspiring, the prime minister said. "One hundred years ago, when the RSS was established, our nation had been shackled in the chains of .

Jaishankar slams Pak at UNGA, calls it 'epicentre of global terrorism'

India has confronted the challenge of terrorism since independence, with a neighbour that is an epicentre of global terrorism, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday, in a sharp attack on Pakistan. In his address to the General Debate of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, Jaishankar said that the most recent example of Pakistan's cross-border barbarism was the Pahalgam attack. Jaishankar began his address to world leaders from the UNGA podium with the salutation Namaskar from the people of Bharat. He said that for decades now, major international terrorist attacks have been traced back to that one country, a clear reference to Pakistan. "India has confronted the challenge of terrorism since independence, having a neighbour that is an epicentre of global terrorism, he said, amid applause from those present in the UNGA hall. He added that the UN's designated lists of terrorists are replete with Pakistan's nationals. "The most recent example of its cross-b