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Online auction of gifts received, proceeds to go for Namami Gange: PM Modi

As per the PM Memetos' website, the model of Ram Mandir in silver, Kamdhenu with calf, model of a cane ship, wooden charkha, and other items are part of the live auction

PM Modi condoles death of Saudi Arabia's grand mufti Sheikh Abdulaziz

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday condoled the death of Saudi Arabia's grand mufti Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah bin Mohammed Al AlSheikh. Modi said on X, "Deepest condolences on the sad demise of the Grand Mufti of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, His Eminence Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah bin Mohammed Al AlSheikh. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Kingdom and its people in this moment of grief." Sheikh Abdulaziz served as the top religious authority of the Islamic state for over two decades. His death was announced on Tuesday.

LIVE news updates: Startup Conclave 2025 a bridge between startups and investors, says Amit Shah

Latest news updates LIVE: Rubio expressed appreciation for New Delhi's sustained involvement in bilateral issues, covering trade, defence, and energy. Catch all the latest developments here

Ayushman Bharat at 7: A revolution in public healthcare, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Tuesday that Ayushman Bharat, which was launched on this day in 2018, has effected a revolution in public healthcare, ensuring financial protection and dignity for its beneficiaries. The medical insurance scheme provides annual health cover of Rs 5 lakh and covers the poor and all senior citizens above the age of 70. Modi said on X, "Today we mark 7 years of Ayushman Bharat. This was an initiative that anticipated the needs of the future and focussed on ensuring top quality as well as affordable healthcare for people. Thanks to it, India is witnessing a revolution in public healthcare. It has ensured financial protection and dignity." He added, "India has shown how scale, compassion and technology can further human empowerment." An official handle, tagged by Modi, said the government's showpiece welfare initiative covers over 55 crore citizens and lauded it as the "world's largest health assurance scheme". Over 42 crore Ayushman cards have b

Watch | Trump on 50% tariffs "Very close to Modi, but sanctioned India" | Russian oil | Trade war

US President Donald Trump on Thursday said he is very close to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, but imposed 50 per cent tariffs on India nonetheless because of its imports of Russian crude oil.

PM's open letter: GST reforms will add up to ₹2.5 trn in savings for people

PM Modi said GST reforms and income tax cuts will save citizens Rs 2.5 trillion, urged celebration of GST Savings Festival and promotion of swadeshi products during festivities

GST 2.0: BJP leaders celebrate, opposition alleges 'undue credit'

Congress accused that the 'limited' reform comes eight years too late; Vaishnaw pointed to the significantly higher tax rates under the UPA government

India should not yield to Trump's administration, says Asaduddin Owaisi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government should not succumb to US President Donald Trump's administration, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi said on Monday. Reacting to the Trump administration's decision to hike the H-1B visa fee to USD 100,000, Owaisi said it would impact Indians, who constitute about 71 per cent of such visa holders, the majority of whom are from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. "I do not want to score political points. But the Modi government should give thought that Pakistan's Military chief went and had dinner with Trump and we also see our neighbour having a trade agreement with the USA. What is happening with all these developments? "If we can not control these, then our children will suffer. We should not succumb at all to Trump's government," the Hyderabad Lok Sabha member told reporters. He asked what the achievement was with programmes such as "Howdy Modi" and other pro-Trump events. He further said it is necessary that India should have trade agreement

Rahul Gandhi urges PM to announce full relief package for flood-hit Punjab

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to soon give a comprehensive relief package to flood-hit Punjab and said the initial relief of Rs 1600 announced by him is an "injustice" to the people of the state. In a post on X, Gandhi shared a 10-minute video of his visit to flood-affected areas of Punjab along the India-Pakistan border, where he had interacted with people who lost their houses and livestock in the deluge. During their conversation with Gandhi, the affected people in the border areas highlighted the lack of facilities, including connectivity, and demanded the construction of roads and bridges. Some people also spoke about how they lost everything they had and sought help for their rehabilitation. A few also said that the Punjab government has promised them help but that it appears like "false promises" as no assistance is forthcoming and they have to fend for themselves. "Punjab has suffered losses of nearly Rs 20,000 crore due to the ..

Next-gen GST reforms to boost savings, benefit all sections: PM Modi

PM Modi said that the reforms will boost savings and directly benefit every section of society

UPA regime unleashed tax terror: Ashwini Vaishnaw hits out at Opposition

During a press conference at Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters in New Delhi, Vaishnaw said the entire nation is celebrating the reforms introduced in recent budgets

LIVE news: Supreme Court seeks Delhi Police response on Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam bail pleas

Latest news updates LIVE: PM Modi unveiled projects worth Rs 5,000 crore in Arunachal Pradesh. Catch all the latest developments here

Inherent habit of Congress to abandon difficult development work : PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday alleged that the Congress has an "inherent habit" of abandoning any development work that is difficult, and this caused significant harm to the Northeast. Addressing a rally at the Indira Gandhi Park in Itanagar after unveiling development projects worth over Rs 5,100 crore, Modi said he knew that the Northeast couldn't be developed from Delhi, and so, he sent ministers and officers more frequently to the region, and he himself came here more than 70 times. "One inherent habit of Congress is that they never take up development work which is difficult to do; they abandon it. This habit of Congress caused significant harm to Arunachal Pradesh and the entire Northeast. In the hilly and forested areas, where development work was challenging, Congress would declare the regions backward and simply forget them," he claimed. The PM said that with the launch of GST reforms on the first day of Navratri, people will receive a "double bonanza" this festive

Will you give up foreign goods: Kejriwal takes jibe over PM's swadeshi call

Questioning the American companies operating in India, he said that the public expects action from the Prime Minister

India, Brazil chartering path for future ties in next 10 yrs: Brazil envoy

At Maitri 2.0 Agri-Tech event, Brazil envoy called India, Brazil "agriculture powerhouses," stressing the initiative's focus on joint research and collaboration in farming and agri-innovation

PM Modi unveils infra projects worth over ₹5,100 crore in Arunachal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled infrastructure projects worth Rs 5,125.37 crore in Arunachal Pradesh on Monday. From a function at the Indira Gandhi Park in Itanagar, he virtually laid the foundation stones for two major hydropower projects in Shi Yomi district, and a convention centre in Tawang. The Tato-I project, with a capacity of 186 mw, will be developed jointly by the Arunachal Pradesh government and the North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited (NEEPCO) at Rs 1,750 crore. It is expected to generate around 802 million units of electricity annually. The 240-mw Heo project will also be developed by the state government and NEEPCO at Rs 1,939 crore. It is expected to produce 1,000 million units of electricity each year. These projects, to be developed on the Yarjep river, are part of a larger effort to expand Arunachal Pradesh's hydroelectric capacity, contributing significantly to regional energy security, officials said. Modi also laid the foundation stone for a

PM Modi interacts with Arunachal traders, industry leaders on GST rate cuts

In Arunachal, PM will lay the foundation stone of two major hydropower projects worth over Rs 3,700 crore, namely the Tato-I Hydro Electric Project (186 MW) which will be developed in Siyom sub-basin

GST 'savings festival' begins tomorrow; PM pushes swadeshi, self-reliance

Urges citizens, state govts to embrace, promote 'swadeshi'

PM claiming 'sole ownership' of GST reforms sought since 2017: Congress

The Congress on Sunday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of taking "sole ownership" of the amendments made to the GST regime and said the current reforms were inadequate, with no resolution to the states' demand for an extension of compensation for another five years. The opposition party slammed the reforms as "applying band-aid after inflicting deep wounds" and said the government should apologise to the public for its GST on essential items. A day before reduced GST rates come into effect, Modi made a strong pitch for promoting 'swadeshi' goods and asserted that the next generation GST reforms would accelerate India's growth story, increase ease of doing business, and attract more investors. In his address to the nation, Modi said a 'GST bachat utsav (savings festival)' will begin from the first day of Navratri, and coupled with the income tax exemption, it will be a "double bonanza" for most people. Reacting to his address, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge took a swipe

GST 2.0 is 'bachat utsav' for citizens, will boost India's growth: PM Modi

PM Modi said GST 2.0 will cut tax slabs to 5% and 18% from September 22, marking a 'bachat utsav' that simplifies business, reduces prices, and strengthens 'Made in India'