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Constitutional duties foundation for strong democracy, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged citizens to fulfil their Constitutional duties, asserting that these were foundations for a strong democracy. In a letter to citizens on Constitution Day, the prime minister also stressed the responsibility of strengthening democracy by exercising the right to vote, and suggested that schools and colleges celebrate Constitution Day by honouring first-time voters turning 18. Modi recalled Mahatma Gandhi's belief that rights flow from the performance of duties, stressing that fulfilling duties is the foundation for social and economic progress. He underscored that the policies and decisions taken today will shape the lives of generations to come, and urged citizens to place their duties foremost in their minds as India moves towards the vision of a Viksit Bharat. Our Constitution gives utmost importance to human dignity, equality and liberty. While it empowers us with rights, it also reminds us of our duties as citizens, which we should

PM Modi inaugurates Safran's new aircraft engine MRO facility in Hyderabad

Safran's new Hyderabad facility will service LEAP aircraft engines, create over 1,000 skilled jobs and boost India's MRO capacity

Nation must break free from British-era legacy of 'slave mentality': PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the formal completion of the Ram temple by hoisting the Dharma Dhwaj in Ayodhya, invoking cultural unity, calling for freedom from colonial legacies and later honou

'Centuries-old wounds healing,' says PM Modi on Ayodhya visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the "wounds and pain of centuries are healing" as India marked the formal completion of the Ram temple here, and used the occasion to draw a broader national roadmap aimed at achieving the goal of a developed India by 2047. Addressing a gathering after hoisting a saffron flag atop the Ram temple to mark the ceremonial completion of its construction, Modi said the moment symbolised a cultural resurgence for the nation. "Today, the entire nation and the world are immersed in Ram. Centuries-old wounds are healing, centuries-long pain is finding closure, as the resolve that burned for 500 years finally reached its fulfilment," Modi said. Calling the flag-hoisting "a unique and divine moment", the prime minister said the sacred flag atop the Ram temple would stand as a testimony to the fact that "truth ultimately triumphs over falsehood". Congratulating all the Ram devotees and those who contributed to the temple's construction, Modi said ...

PM Modi, RSS chief hoist saffron flag atop Ram Mandir shikhara in Ayodhya

PM Modi and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat took part in an aarti at the Ram Mandir before the noon flag-hoisting ceremony, where the sacred saffron 'Dharma Dhwaj' will be raised atop the 191-ft shikhara

Ram temple flag hoisting marks revival of 'Ram Rajya' values: CM Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said the Dhwaj Arohan' flag hoisting ceremony at the Ram temple marks not only the completion of its construction but also symbolises the timeless values of 'Ram Rajya' and the enduring victory of faith. Hours ahead of the event, which will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, Adityanath said in a series of Hindi posts on X that a "golden chapter" is being added to the history of faith, civilisation and humanity. The grand saffron flag to be hoisted on the temple's shikhar' by the Honourable Prime Minister, in the august presence of the RSS Sarsanghchalak, is a symbol of our religious and cultural revival, he said. Calling the Ram temple the Rashtra Mandir, he described the flag as representing the invincibility of truth, the immortality of faith and the resurgence of culture. It is not merely a pennant, but a symbol of that inner strength which, in every era, tore through the darkness of

Ayodhya fills with devotion ahead of PM Modi's flag ceremony at Ram temple

Ayodhya resonated with devotional fervour on Tuesday morning as thousands of devotees streamed into the temple town ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to ceremonially hoist a saffron flag atop the Ram temple, marking the formal completion of its construction. From the crack of dawn, chants of "Jai Shri Ram" echoed across the city as visiting seers and pilgrims termed the hoisting of the temple flag -- a sacred ceremony called "Dhwaj Arohan" -- one of historic fulfilment. Swami Narottamanand Giri, who arrived from Dalmau in Rae Bareli, said, "It is a day of immense fortune. This moment has come after great 'tapasya', and participating in the 'dhwaj arohan' is a matter of deep blessing." Ninety-five-year-old seer Devendranand Giri, who has witnessed the temple movement since its early days, said he never imagined he would see this moment in his lifetime. "At this age, watching the temple stand completed gives me unparalleled joy," he told PTI Videos. Gopal Rao, a special

Canada eyes decade-long $2.8 bn uranium pact with India as ties improve

Canada's proposed agreement to supply uranium to India is expected to run for a decade, valued at $2.8 billion. The arrangement is likely to form part of a wider framework for nuclear cooperation

PM Narendra Modi, Mark Carney hail renewed momentum in bilateral ties

A flurry of ministerial meetings and the Modi-Carney engagement at the G20 Summit have revived India-Canada ties, with progress on a new diplomatic roadmap, trade revival, tech partnerships

PM to attend 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur on Tuesday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Tuesday inaugurate the 'Panchajanya', a monument dedicated to the sacred conch of Lord Krishna in Kurukshetra, and also participate in a special programme to mark the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur. The prime minister will also visit the Mahabharata Anubhav Kendra, an immersive experiential centre in the Haryana city, where installations depict significant episodes from the Mahabharata, highlighting its enduring cultural and spiritual significance, a PMO statement said. Modi will participate in a special programme commemorating the 350th Shaheedi Diwas of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the revered ninth Sikh Guru, the statement said. Modi will release a special coin and commemorative stamp to mark the occasion, and address the gathering. The government is observing a year-long commemoration to honour the 350th martyrdom day of Guru Tegh Bahadur. The prime minister will also perform darshan' and pooja' at Brahma Sarovar, one of India's mo

PM Modi to hoist saffron flag at Ram temple in Ayodhya on Tuesday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Ayodhya on Tuesday to ceremonially hoist a saffron flag on the spire of the Ram Janmbhoomi Temple, symbolising the completion of its construction. The right-angled triangular flag, measuring ten feet in height and twenty feet in length, bears the image of a radiant Sun symbolising the brilliance and valour of Lord Rama, with an 'Om' inscribed on it along with the image of Kovidara tree, a statement from the prime minister's office (PMO) said. The sacred saffron flag will convey a message of dignity, unity, and cultural continuity, embodying the ideals of Ram Rajya, the PMO said. The flag will rise atop a 'shikhar' constructed in the traditional North Indian Nagara architectural style, while the surrounding 800-metre Parkota, a circumambulatory enclosure built around the temple, designed in the South Indian architectural tradition, showcases the temple's architectural diversity, it said. During his stay in Ayodhya, the prime minister will visi

Congress takes swipe at PM Modi over rupee's 'free fall' against dollar

The Congress on Monday took a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the rupee's "free fall" in relation to the dollar and recalled his 2013 remarks as then Gujarat chief minister in which he had mocked the UPA dispensation. The rupee opened at 89.46 against the US dollar before rising to 89.17, up 49 paise from its previous close. The rupee had plunged 98 paise to close at its lifetime low of 89.66 against the US dollar on Friday, due to a huge demand for the greenback in the domestic forex market amid widespread selling pressure in local and global equities and trade-related uncertainties. Taking a swipe at the government, Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said on X, "The rupee continues its free fall in relation to the dollar. It is now about to breach the 90 rupees to the USD low." Does the PM recall what he himself had said in July 2013, the Congress leader asked and shared the video from the time. Look at how fast rupee is falling. Sometime

PM Modi returns after 3-day visit to South Africa for G20 summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday returned to India after a three-day visit to South Africa for the G20 and IBSA meetings. At the G20 Leaders Summit, Modi called for a global compact to prevent misuse of artificial intelligence and made a strong pitch for critical technologies to be human-centric, instead of finance-centric. At the India-Brazil-South Africa leaders meeting, the prime minister said the reform of the UN Security Council was no longer an option, but a necessity and asserted that the troika should send a clear message for changes to institutions of global governance. "The successful Johannesburg G20 will contribute to a prosperous and sustainable planet," Modi said in a post on X on Sunday. "My meetings and interactions with world leaders were very fruitful and will deepen India's bilateral linkages with various nations. I'd like to thank the wonderful people of South Africa, President Ramaphosa and the Government of South Africa for organising the Summit," Modi .

India's message clear, trade should be trusted: PM Narendra Modi at G20

Marred by the US boycott, the Summit saw leaders focusing on tech, rare-earth minerals shortage and climate change

PM Modi, Canada's Carney agree to deepen cooperation in defence, space

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Canadian counterpart Mark Carney here on Sunday and they agreed to unlock the potential for deeper cooperation in defence and space sectors, besides advancing ties in areas such as trade, investment, technology and energy. "Had a very productive meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada," Modi said in a social media post after the meeting on the sidelines of the G20 Summit here. This was the second meeting between the two leaders. They earlier met in June on the margins of the G7 summit at Kananaskis in Canada. "We appreciated the significant momentum in our bilateral ties since our earlier meeting held during the G7 Summit hosted by Canada. We agreed to further advance our relations in the coming months, particularly in trade, investment, technology and innovation, energy and education," Modi said. He said that India and Canada have great potential in strengthening trade and investment linkages. "We have set a target of 50 billion USD by 20

PM Modi, Meloni discuss ways to bolster ties in trade, defence & security

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni here on Sunday and the two leaders discussed ways to bolster bilateral ties in several areas, including trade, investment, technology, AI, space, defence and security. During the meeting on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Johannesburg, the two leaders adopted the India-Italy Joint Initiative to Counter Financing of Terrorism, which reiterates their common resolve to fight terrorism. "Had a very good meeting with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The India-Italy Strategic Partnership is growing from strength to strength, greatly benefitting the people of our nations," Modi said in a post on social media after the meeting. "Their talks centred around deepening ties in trade, investment, technology, AI, defence and security, space, research, innovation and culture," Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a post on X. Both leaders expressed satisfaction over the progress being made

Putin's upcoming India visit to be grand and fruitful, says Yuri Ushakov

President Vladimir Putin's forthcoming visit to India will be extremely grand and "fruitful", Russian State TV said on Sunday quoting Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov. We and the Indian side are actively preparing for the visit and hope it will be fruitful in every sense. It will be an extremely grand (visit) because it's even called a state visit, Ushakov said, in an interview to VGTRK Russian State TV's Kremlin correspondent Pavel Zarubin. The visit provides an opportunity to put into practice the agreement between the prime minister of India and the Russian president that they will meet annually for a thorough discussion on both bilateral affairs and current international issues, Ushakov said. According to him the dates will be simultaneously announced in New Delhi and Moscow closer to the visit. Last Monday while welcoming External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that Putin's New Delhi visit will take place in three weeks. Sou

PM Modi meets Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi on sidelines of G20 Summit

Earlier on October 29, PM Modi had spoken to PM Takaichi and congratulated her on assuming office. He discussed the shared vision of advancing the partnership between the two countries

PM Modi pushes global AI safeguards at G20, warns against deepfake misuse

Speaking at the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, PM Modi urged a global compact to curb deepfakes, crime and terror-linked misuse of AI, stressing the need for human oversight

UNSC reforms no longer an option, but a necessity: PM Modi at IBSA meet

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday made a strong pitch for reforms of the UN Security Council, asserting that the India-Brazil-South Africa troika should send a clear message that changes to institutions of global governance were no longer an option, but a necessity. Addressing the India-Brazil-South Africa (IBSA) leaders summit here, Modi said at a time when the world appears fragmented and divided, IBSA can provide a message of unity, cooperation, and humanity. Addressing South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Brazil's President Lula da Silva, Modi proposed institutionalising the IBSA NSA-level meeting to strengthen security cooperation among the three countries. In the fight against terrorism, we must move forward in close coordination. There is no place for any double standards on such a serious issue, Modi said. Highlighting technology's crucial role in ensuring human-centric development, the Prime Minister also proposed establishing an 'IBSA Digital Innovation Allian