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New Delhi Declaration adopted to save, share vast treasure of manuscripts

The Declaration described manuscripts as the "living memory of a nation, and foundation of its civilisational identity"

'Historic day', says CM Lalduhoma as Mizoram enters country's railway map

Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Saturday said it was a historic day for Mizoram as the state entered the country's railway map. He was addressing a gathering as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Mizoram's first railway line and flagged off the state's maiden Rajdhani Express, connecting Aizawl with Delhi Lalduhoma said the new railway line was a technical marvel and stood as a testament to engineering excellence.

'Manipur land of courage, valour', says PM Modi; launches ₹7.3K cr projects

PM Modi calls for peace and harmony in Manipur, emphasising a new dawn for development and prosperity in the state

PM Modi interacts with violence-hit people in Manipur's Churachandpur

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Imphal on Saturday on his first visit to Manipur after ethnic violence broke out in May 2023. Modi was received at the Imphal airport by Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla and Chief Secretary Puneet Kumar Goel. He will also inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for development projects worth Rs 8,500 crore. In view of Modi's visit, security has been tightened in state capital Imphal and the Churachandpur district. Both state and central forces' personnel were deployed in large numbers in and around the nearly 237-acre Kangla Fort in Imphal and the Peace Ground in Churachandpur, the venues of the PM's rallies. In a statement, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) on Friday said, "In line with his commitment to inclusive, sustainable and holistic development of Manipur, the PM will lay the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth over Rs 7,300 crore at Churachandpur." Modi will also inaugurate multiple development projects worth more than

Mizoram gets its first railway line as PM Modi flags off Rajdhani Express

PM Modi inaugurates Mizoram's first railway line, connecting Aizawl to Delhi via Rajdhani Express; the line boosts transport, trade, education, healthcare, and jobs in the region

PM Modi to visit Manipur today in first trip since 2023 violence; details

PM Modi visits Manipur today for the first time since 2023 ethnic clashes; to meet displaced families, address rallies in Imphal and Churachandpur, and unveil projects worth ₹8,500 crore

PM Modi to launch ₹71,850 crore infra, energy projects in five states

He would be on a visit to Mizoram, Manipur, Assam, West Bengal and Bihar

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PM's Manipur visit 'merely symbolic', not aimed at bringing peace: Congress

Manipur Congress president Keisham Meghachandra on Friday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the ethnic violence-hit state is "merely symbolic", and "not aimed at bringing peace and ensuring justice". Modi is scheduled to set foot in Manipur on Saturday, over two years after a deadly ethnic violence swept the northeastern state, and unveil projects to the tune of Rs 8,500 crore, Meghachandra, in a video message, claimed, "I take the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi as merely symbolic and a show-off. The people, who have been suffering for months, including internally displaced persons staying in relief camps, had expected a concrete roadmap for peace, rehabilitation, and justice." The state Congress chief also alleged that Modi's visit is hollow. "It would have been better if they had let it be known that the visit is related to bringing peace and justice. Very upset with the absence of discussions with all stakeholders," the Wangkhem legislator said. The ..

PM Modi to visit Assam, honour Bhupen Hazarika, unveil ₹19,000 cr projects

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to arrive here on a two-day visit to Assam on Saturday to pay tribute to Bharat Ratna awardee Bhupen Hazarika and unveil projects worth over Rs 19,000 crore in the state, officials said. During his visit, the PM will also release a commemorative coin of Rs 100 to honour the legendary singer and a biography of the maestro titled 'Bharat Ratna Bhupen Hazarika', they said. The celebrations will include an 18-minute musical tribute by 1200 artistes who will render 14 evergreen songs of Hazarika in a medley. The prime minister will arrive here on Saturday at 4.20 pm and attend the meeting of Hazarika's birth centenary celebrations at 5.15 pm, the officials said. Modi will stay the night at a state guest house here. On Sunday, Modi will leave for Mangaldoi in Darrang district, where he will lay the foundation stone for Darrang Medical College along with a nursing and a GNM school, in the morning, the officials said. The combined investment for

Stage set for PM's maiden visit to Manipur since 2023 ethnic clashes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to set foot in Manipur on Saturday, over two years after a deadly ethnic violence swept the northeastern state, and unveil projects to the tune of Rs 8,500 crore, officials said. Modi will lay foundation stones for various development projects worth Rs 7,300 crore from Peace Ground in Churachandpur, where Kukis are in the majority. The PM will also inaugurate infrastructure projects totalling Rs 1,200 crore from Meitei-majority Imphal, they said. The prime minister's visit comes amid repeated criticism by opposition parties for not coming to the state following the ethnic strife between the Kuki and Meitei communities, which has left over 260 people dead and thousands homeless since May 2023. The Manipur government had on Thursday evening put up a large billboard, announcing the PM's programmes at Churachandpur's Peace Ground and Kangla Fort in Imphal on Saturday. The hoarding came up at Keisampat Junction, a key location in Imphal, which i

PM to inaugurate railway line, flag off Rajdhani from Aizawl on Sept 13

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Mizoram on Saturday to inaugurate the Bairabi-Sairang broad gauge railway line and flag off the first Rajdhani Express between Aizawl and Delhi and other new trains, an official said. This will be Modi's second visit to the northeastern state since he became the prime minister in 2014, he said. Modi visited Mizoram in December 2017 during which he commissioned the 60-megawatt Tuirial hydroelectric project near Saipum village in north Mizoram's Kolasib district near the Assam border. The prime minister is expected to arrive at the Lengpui airport at 9 am on Saturday, and then he will take a helicopter to fly to Aizawl's Thuampui helipad, the official said. Modi will address a public meeting at Aizawl's Lammual at 10 am, during which he will inaugurate the Bairabi-Sairang railway line and flag off Rajdhani train service between Aizawl and Delhi and two other new trains between Aizawl-Kolkata and Aizawl-Guwahati, he said. The PM will also open

Navarro sought to pit Trump against Modi on trade: Ex-US NSA Bolton

John Bolton said Peter Navarro once tried to pit Trump against PM Modi on trade, but termed it a sideshow as real negotiators focused on resolving issues in good faith

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India pledges $680 mn package for Mauritius to boost trade, security

India pledged a $680 million package for Mauritius, including $25 million budgetary aid, to strengthen infrastructure, maritime security, and bilateral trade in local currencies

PM Modi announces assistance of ₹1,200 cr for disaster-hit Uttarakhand

Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Thursday announced a financial assistance of Rs 1,200 crore for flood and rain-affected areas of Uttarakhand. He also announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the families of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for those left injured in a series of natural calamities that hit various districts of the hill state this monsoon. He announced comprehensive support under the PM CARES for Children scheme to children orphaned due to the recent floods and landslides in the state. The prime minister also met the affected families and offered his condolences. He interacted with NDRF, SDRF personnel and disaster volunteers who lent a helping hand at ground zero during the disasters and praised their efforts. The central government assures full support for the restoration and rebuilding of infrastructure in the affected regions, he said. Earlier, Prime Minister Modi on Thursday reached Dehradun, where he was received at the Jolly Grant Airport by Chief Minister Push

Auto industry must pursue self-reliance, green growth: PM Modi at Siam

PM Modi asked the automobile industry to align with sustainable mobility and global leadership in green transport, stressing self-reliance across the value chain

Swadeshi key theme of BJP's programmes to mark PM Modi's birthday

'Swadeshi' and 'aatmanirbhar Bharat' campaigns will be at the centre of the BJP's over fortnight-long nationwide programmes to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 75th birthday on September 17. The 'Sewa Pakhwada' will be held between September 17 and October 2, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, with members of the ruling party, the central government and the BJP-ruled states set to organise a host of programmes, Union minister Bhupender Yadav and party general secretary Sunil Bansal told reporters. Yadav said Modi in his long tenure as Gujarat chief minister between 2001 and 2014 and then as prime minister has established politics as a medium of "sewa" (service) and has worked to alleviate the pain of the masses, take welfare measures to the poor and use technology for effective and transparent governance. The BJP has been organising 'Sewa Pakhwada' to mark its leader's birthday for several years now. The organisation will work to strengthen the resolve of 'swadeshi' and ..

India, Mauritius to facilitate bilateral trade in local currencies: PM Modi

India on Thursday announced an over USD 655 million special economic package for Mauritius and signed seven pacts to further expand bilateral ties in several critical sectors with Prime Minister Narendra Modi describing the two countries as not just partners but a family. Following talks with his Mauritian counterpart Navinchandra Ramgoolam, Modi said a free, open, stable and prosperous Indian Ocean is a shared priority for both sides and India remains fully committed to strengthening the security of Mauritius's exclusive economic zone. Modi also said that both sides will work towards enabling bilateral trade in local currencies following successful launch of UPI and RuPay cards in Mauritius. Under the special economic package, India will assist Mauritius implement at least 10 projects that include strengthening key infrastructure like port, airport, and roads and to set up new schools and hospitals. "This package is not an assistance. It is an investment in our shared future," Mod

PM Modi arrives in Dehradun to conduct survey of disaster-hit Uttarakhand

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday arrived here for an aerial survey of disaster-hit districts of Uttarakhand. After an aerial survey of the disaster-ravaged areas spread over various districts, Modi will return to the Jolly Grant Airport and chair a high-level meeting there to review the situation before leaving for Delhi, officials said. Modi was received at the Jolly Grant Airport by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, who said in a social media post soon after receiving the PM at the airport, "The prime minister's presence in the midst of the affected people at this difficult time of disaster shows his sensitivity towards them." Heavy rains, cloudbursts and landslides have ravaged various parts of Uttarakhand this monsoon including Dharali-Harsil in Uttarkashi, Tharali in Chamoli, Chenagad in Rudraprayag, Sainji in Pauri, Kapkot in Bageshwar and parts of Nainital district. According to an official estimate, natural disasters in Uttarakhand since April this year have so fa