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Every Indian would be proud to see first 3D printed post office: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday lauded India's first 3D printed post office at Cambridge Layout in Bengaluru, saying it is a testament to the nation's innovation and progress, and also embodies the spirit of a self-reliant India. The country's first 3D-printed post office built with a robotic printer using 3D printing technology that deposits concrete layer-by-layer in accordance with computerised 3D model drawing input was inaugurated on Friday. Modi said on X, "Every Indian would be proud to see India's first 3D printed Post Office at Cambridge Layout, Bengaluru. A testament to our nation's innovation and progress, it also embodies the spirit of a self-reliant India. Compliments to those who have worked hard in ensuring the Post Office's completion.

Weekend Bites: E-transport, falling rupee, moon shot, and horror in court

In which we munch over the week's platter of news and views

PM Modi speaks to Iranian president Raisi to discuss bilateral ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke to Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi and discussed matters of bilateral and regional importance, according to a statement. The two leaders reiterated their commitment to further strengthen bilateral cooperation, including realising the full potential of Chabahar Port as a connectivity hub. Modi highlighted that the India-Iran relationship is underpinned by close historic and civilisational connections, including strong people-to-people contact. The two leaders also discussed cooperation at multilateral forums, including expansion of BRICS, and looked forward to their meeting on the margins of the forthcoming BRICS summit in South Africa.

'Baghel vs Baghel' fight: BJP fields Bhupesh Baghel's nephew on Patan seat

Chhattisgarh Assembly elections 2023: Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel's nephew Vijay Baghel defeated the CM in the 2008 Assembly elections from the same seat

Develop every village, district to make India developed by 2047: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday urged BJP's 'Zila Panchayat' members to work to make various development initiatives a mass movement, asserting that "lamp of development has to be lit up in every village, tehsil and district to make India a developed country" by 2047. Addressing virtually a "Kshetriya Panchayati Raj Parishad" of local body members drawn from several states, including Gujarat, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, he said 'sabka saath, sabka vikas' is not merely a slogan for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and they should live it every moment. The conclave is being held at Dadar and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu where BJP president J P Nadda was also present during the prime minister's address. Citing his own experience first as chief minister and then as prime minister, Modi said those serving in different positions at local bodies should take up some work for their villages and districts as a priority and go all out to make it a success by getting people's ...

Open innovations, be ready to tackle next health emergency: PM to G20

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday urged G20 nations to facilitate equitable availability of technology and also appealed to them to open innovations for public good. Addressing the G20 Health Ministers' meet in Gujarat capital Gandhinagar via video link, he called upon everyone to be ready to prevent, prepare and respond to the next health emergency. Digital solutions and innovations are useful means to make our efforts equitable and inclusive, Modi said. "Global initiatives on global health will bring together various digital health initiatives on a common platform. Let's open our innovations for public good. Let us avoid duplication of funding," the prime minister said. "Let us facilitate equitable availability of technology. This initiative will allow countries in the global south to close the gap in healthcare delivery. It will take us one step closer to our goal of achieving universal health coverage (UHC)," he added. He informed the G20 members that India will eradicate

L-G inaugurates sports complex at Dwarka, thanks PM for 'beautiful gift'

Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena on Friday inaugurated a 23-acre sports complex at Dwarka and called it a "beautiful gift for the people of Delhi" from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Interacting with reporters, Saxena said Delhi which was "neglected for a long time", is now being decked up, not just for the G20 Summit, but for any such events in the future. The Dwarka Sports Complex in Sector-17 of the sub-city has been built by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) at a cost of Rs 92 crore, a DDA official said. Spread across 23.13 acres, the complex has several sports facilities and a yoga hall, he said. The LG said this new sports facility is a "beautiful gift for the people of Delhi from the PM", adding, "The PM's vision is that Delhi grows ahead and more facilities are created here." The membership fee at the complex has been kept nominal, especially for senior citizens, the Delhi LG said. Cricket, football, tennis, table tennis and squash facilities have been built at the sport

PM cites reports to assert India on cusp of new era of economic prosperity

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday India is making remarkable progress towards achieving equitable and collective prosperity as he cited some reports to assert the country stands at the cusp of a new era of economic progress and is on course to become developed by 2047. In a post on Linkedin, Modi said he recently came across two insightful research pieces which would interest all those passionate about India's economy: one from SBI Research and another by journalist Anil Padmanabhan. "These analyses shed light on something that should make us very happy- that India is making remarkable progress on achieving equitable and collective prosperity," he said. Sharing highlights from these reports, he said the SBI Research has pointed out (based on ITR returns) that the weighted mean income has made a commendable leap over the last nine years, from Rs 4.4 lakh in AY (assessment year) 14 to Rs 13 lakh in FY (financial year) 23. Posting several data points from the two reports, he

'Everyone entitled to speak freely': Manipur CM on Kuki MLAs letter to PM

Days after Kuki MLAs of Manipur requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a separate chief secretary and DGP for the Kuki-dominated hills areas in the northeastern state, Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Friday asserted that everyone was entitled to speak freely in a democracy. Ten Kuki MLAs, including seven from the BJP, submitted a memorandum to Modi on Wednesday, requesting that "posts equivalent to chief secretary and DGP" be established in five hill districts of the state to ensure "efficient administration" in the wake of the state's three-month ethnic violence. The five districts for which they raised this demand are Churachandpur, Kangpokpi, Chandel, Tengnoupal, and Pherzawl. "In a democracy, everyone is entitled to speak freely," the chief minister told reporters here after a programme on the occasion of Sadbhavna Diwas. Though there were a number of MLAs at the function, none spoke to the media on the issue. The Kuki MLAs, in their memorandum, claimed, "The IAS, MCS, IPS

Elections 2023: BJP's MP seeks 5-6 rallies by PM Modi ahead of state polls

BJP's MP leaders have asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address region-wise rallies in the next two months

Continuing attacks on fishermen by SL means Modi regime is 'weak': Stalin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Friday said the continued attacks on Indian fishermen by the Sri Lankan navy shows the Union government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was "weak". Chairing a fishermen's welfare conference here, he reiterated that retrieval of Katchatheevu, an island ceded to Sri Lanka by way of mutual agreements in 1974, was the permanent solution for the plaguing fishermen issue. Stalin, who is the ruling DMK President, also said his father and late chief minister M Karunanidhi had provided a report that Katchatheevu belongs to India. The Chief Minister's reference regarding the ceding of the island comes days after PM Modi said it was the Indira Gandhi government which gave the Katchatheevu Island to Sri Lanka in 1974. Modi had also said the current DMK government in Tamil Nadu keeps writing to him urging to retrieve the island. Stalin further alleged attacks on Indian fishermen from the state by the Lankan navy has increased during the current NDA .

Develop every village, tehsil to make India developed by 2047: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday urged BJP's 'Zila Panchayat' members to work to make various development initiatives a mass movement, asserting that "lamp of development has to be lit up in every village, tehsil and district to make India a developed country" by 2047. Addressing virtually a "Kshetriya Panchayati Raj Parishad" of local body members drawn from several states, including Gujarat, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, he said 'sabka saath, sabka vikas' is not merely a slogan for the BJP and they should live it every moment. The conclave is being held at Dadar and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu where BJP president J P Nadda was also present during the prime minister's address. Citing his own experience first as chief minister and then as prime minister, Modi said those serving in different positions at local bodies should take up some work for their villages and districts as a priority and go all out to make it a success by getting people's support. Upon coming to power

Third meeting of INDIA aims to oust Modi govt from Centre: Nana Patole

The party held the Wednesday meeting to review preparations - the third in the series after the earlier ones in Patna and Bengaluru - ahead of the crucial INDIA bloc meeting

India's new criminal law: Are leaders putting symbolism above good sense?

The government has a weakness for unleashing giant new changes on an unsuspecting country without any real consideration for how they will be implemented

Ahead of MP polls, Shivraj Singh Chouhan promises 10 'social revolutions'

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Chouhan said his government will take several revolutionary steps to make life of people belonging to every section better

MP polls 2023: BJP discusses strategy for 'tough seats' ahead of elections

2023 Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly: The meeting of the BJP's senior leaders months before the elections are scheduled to be held indicates the significance of these state elections, sources said

Chhattisgarh Assembly elections: BJP poll plan labels seats as A, B, C, D

Chhattisgarh Assembly Elections 2023: Parameters such as caste, local issues, and the party's past performance in constituencies are likely to be taken into account for choosing candidates

US Congressional delegation's visit solidified ties: Indian Americans

The ongoing visit to India of a US Congressional delegation led by Indian American lawmaker Ro Khanna has further solidified deep ties and underscores a unique vision that can serve as a blueprint to advance the bilateral relationship, according to Indian Americans. The four-term Congressman representing Silicon Valley in the House of Representatives, Khanna on Wednesday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and attended the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort on Tuesday where the prime minister hoisted the national flag. During his trips to New Delhi and Mumbai, he has met leaders of the civic society, Bollywood superstars, including Amitabh Bachchan, and the opposition leaders. I am happy that elected members of the US Congress are present here today on the occasion of our celebration, Modi said in his Independence Day address. I was honoured to visit Raj Ghat on India's Independence Day to pay my respects to Mahatma Gandhi, one of th

Sharad Pawar's rally in Beed: NCP chief sets sights on 2024 LS election

Pawar will today address a rally in Parli, Beed the constituency of key rebel NCP Leader Dhananjay Munde. This is his second rally which is aimed at targeting those who split from the NCP

Cabinet approves MoU on Cooperation in sports between India and Australia

The arrangement is aimed at providing reciprocal benefits to accredited and trusted exporters of both the signatories in the clearance of goods by the Customs authorities of the importing country