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PM Modi pays tributes to fallen soldiers on Kargil Vijay Diwas

On the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tributes to soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice for India's victory over Pakistan in the 1999 Kargil war. The day brings to the fore the bravery of India's unparalleled warriors who will always remain a source of inspiration to the people of the country, the prime minister said in a tweet in Hindi. "Jai Hind," Modi said. The Indian Army had launched a fierce counterassault to push back Pakistani forces that had stealthily occupied important heights in Ladakh in 1999. Kargil Vijay Diwas is observed to mark India's win over its neighbour.

PM Narendra Modi likens Opposition unity to East India Company, PFI

'Bloc conduct suggests it has reconciled to remaining in Oppn forever'

PM Modi congratulates Murmu as she completes first year as President

With President Droupadi Murmu completing her first year in office, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated her and said her various accomplishments reflect the tangible impact of her leadership. Murmu, the first tribal woman to hold the top office, completed one year in office on Tuesday. "Congratulations to Rashtrapati Ji on her first year in office! Her tireless dedication to public service and relentless pursuit of progress are extremely motivating," Modi said. "Her various accomplishments reflect the tangible impact of her leadership," the prime minister said in a tweet.

Growth in per capita consumption under PMUY rises to 3.71 in FY22-23

During 2022-2023, 88% of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) households have taken the refills

G20's dialectic deadlock: India is treading the path carefully, tactfully

Widely differing positions on Russia-Ukraine war have created a nightmare for Indian diplomats struggling to arrive at an agreeable language for the joint communique ahead of G20 leaders' summit

PM Modi cites East India Company, Indian Mujahideen to hit back at INDIA

Modi said the opposition was frustrated and disappointed, and its conduct shows that it has made up its mind to remain in the opposition

PM Modi to inaugurate IECC complex at Pragati Maidan on Wednesday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre (IECC) complex at Pragati Maidan here on July 26, with the PMO claiming that it will be among the leading exhibition and convention complexes in the world. The PMO said on Monday that the facility, built following an overhaul of the old and outdated structures at Pragati Maidan, was developed as a national project at a cost of about Rs 2,700 crore and has a campus area of approximately 123 acres. The IECC complex has been developed as India's largest MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) destination. In terms of the covered space available for events, the IECC Complex finds its place among the top exhibition and convention complexes in the world, it said. It comprises multiple state-of-the-art facilities including the convention centre, exhibition halls and amphitheatres among others, it said, adding that the new facility is in line with Modi's vision of having a ...

Oppn protests in Parliament premises, demands PM's statement on Manipur

Leaders of several opposition parties on Monday staged a protest in Parliament complex demanding that Prime Minister Narendra Modi make a statement in the House on the Manipur issue. Holding placards and banners that read "INDIA for Manipur" and "INDIA demands PM's statement on Manipur", the opposition parties raised slogans against the government in front of Mahatma Gandhi's statue in Parliament complex. Speaking to reporters, Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge said it is the prime minister's duty to make a comprehensive statement in Parliament on Manipur violence. "It is shameful that the prime minister is making a statement outside the House, when Parliament is in session. It is his duty to make a comprehensive statement inside Parliament on Manipur violence," the Congress leader said. "We are requesting the Chairman of Rajya Sabha and the Speaker of Lok Sabha that the PM should make a statement on the situation in Manipur. We want a discussion under Rule 16

Indo-US bond stronger after PM Modi's state visit: Biden admin official

Post the first state visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the US, the two countries are forging much closer bilateral ties with high-level visits on all fronts, a senior Biden administration official has said, observing that India and the US have never had a stronger relationship than now. Modi visited the US at the invitation of President Joe Biden and met him on all three days of his stay here between June 21 and June 23. On June 22, the two leaders spent time together for more than eight hours, the official said. Biden also held a private dinner for Modi on June 21. India and the United States have never had a stronger relationship than right now, the official said post-Modi visit, it has never been deeper in the memory of the president. The official said China was a major issue of discussion between the two leaders. In reality it (China) is not the glue of our relationship at all, but it's one of the factors and I think we're gonna have that glue for a long time to come, t

PM Modi should speak on Manipur violence in Parliament: Raghav Chaddha

Chadha told ANI ahead of the sitting of Parliament on Monday that they will protest over their demand for a discussion on Manipur and a statement from Prime Minister

World's balance sheet should be used to actually push resources: Kant

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's proposal to make the African Union a permanent member of the G-20 has received an overwhelming response from the grouping, India's G-20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant said. In an interview to PTI, the top negotiator said that India was "very hopeful" of the African continental body receiving full membership of the G-20 during New Delhi's presidency of the grouping. Last month, Modi wrote to the leaders of the world's 20 largest economies pitching for giving the African Union full membership of the grouping at its upcoming summit in New Delhi. The proposal was formally included in the draft leaders' declaration at the third G-20 Sherpas' meeting that took place in Karnataka's Hampi from July 13 to 16. The African Union (AU) is an influential organisation consisting of 55 member states that make up the countries of the African continent. The Sherpas held four extensive rounds of discussions during the gathering to give shape to the leaders' declaration to be adop

PM Modi likely to inaugurate redeveloped ITPO complex in Delhi on July 26

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to inaugurate on July 26 the redeveloped ITPO complex here, which will host the G20 leaders' meeting in September, official sources said on Sunday. The venue, also known as the Pragati Maidan complex, has a campus area of approximately 123 acres and is India's largest MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) destination. In terms of the covered space available for events, the redeveloped and modern IECC complex finds its place among the top 10 exhibition and convention complexes in the world, rivalling colossal names such as the Hannover Exhibition Centre in Germany, the National Exhibition and Convention Centre (NECC) in Shanghai, they said. The magnitude of the IECC's stature and infrastructure is a testament to India's capability to host world-class events on a grand scale, they said. At Level-3 of the Convention Centre, a grand seating capacity for 7,000 people exists, making it even larger than the seating capacity for .

PM should make statement on Manipur in Parliament: Farooq Abdullah

National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Sunday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should speak on the Manipur situation in Parliament and the opposition should also be allowed to express its views on the matter. The whole world is talking about it (Manipur). He (PM) has commented on the issue and used very strong words but he should say it in Parliament. After he speaks, he should listen to us (opposition) also. We hope that we will be allowed to talk on this issue in Parliament. Our aim is not to criticise but express our feelings about the situation, Abdullah told reporters here. Asked about his views on the viral video of two Kuki women being paraded naked in Manipur, Abdullah said, Manipur is a tragedy for all of us. It is doomsday for every Indian. Prime Minister Modi on Thursday said the incident of women being paraded naked in Manipur has shamed 140 crore Indians, asserting that law will act with its full might and no guilty will be spared. Tension mounted in t

PM Modi to visit Gujarat on July 27, inaugurate Hirasar airport in Rajkot

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat on July 27 and 28 during which he will inaugurate the newly-built greenfield airport at Rajkot, officials said on Sunday. He will also inaugurate 'Semicon India 2023', an event in state capital Gandhinagar to highlight investment opportunities in India's semiconductor sector, they said. Modi will dedicate the Hirasar greenfield airport to the nation on July 27 before addressing a public rally in Rajkot city, Collector Prabhav Joshi said. The PM laid the foundation stone for the airport in October 2017. On July 28, Modi will inaugurate 'Semicon India 2023' in Gandhinagar. The exhibition of the event will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on July 25, and the programme will run from July 25-30, a government release said. Union ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw, S Jaishankar and Rajeev Chandrasekhar will mark their presence at the event. The exhibition aims to educate visitors about the intricate manufacturing process of ...

'Overwhelming response to proposal of making African Union member of G20'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's proposal to make the African Union a permanent member of the G20 has received overwhelming response from the grouping, India's G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant has said. In an interview to PTI, the top negotiator noted that India was "very hopeful" of the African continental body finding a permanent position in the G20 during New Delhi's presidency of the grouping. Last month, Modi wrote to the leaders of the world's 20 largest economies pitching for giving the African Union full membership of the grouping at its upcoming summit in New Delhi in September. The proposal was formally included in the draft leaders' declaration at the third G20 Sherpas' meeting that took place in Karnataka's Hampi from July 13 to 16. The African Union (AU) is an influential organisation consisting of 55 member states that make up the countries of the African continent. The Sherpas held four extensive rounds of discussions during the gathering to give shape to the leaders' declarat

PM has 'hurt' self respect of Rajasthan: CM on Modi's statement on Manipur

Hitting back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for mentioning Rajasthan in his statement on the Manipur incident, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Saturday said he has "hurt the self respect" of Rajasthan. While condemning the incident of Manipur where two women were paraded naked and molested, Modi on Thursday made a reference to states like Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh in context of law and order. "The prime minister has hurt the self respect of Rajasthan," Gehlot told a press conference here. He said Modi finished his speech within a few seconds on the Manipur issue, on which he should have held meetings to review the situation and how it can be controlled. He also took a dig at Modi's remark that the Manipur incident has put 140 crore Indians to shame. "One hundred and forty crore people of the country are not feeling ashamed but they are saddened by the deeds and negligence of the Modi government," Gehlot said. He said Modi did not utter a word on this issue for 77 days but after

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde, accompanied by his family meet PM Modi

Accompanied by his family, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Shinde said it was a courtesy call and he also briefed the prime minister on the progress of projects stalled during the previous Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi government as well as about the impact of heavy rains in Maharashtra. The meeting comes amid unease in the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance after the NCP's Ajit Pawar joined the coalition government in Maharashtra. Prime Minister Modi also interacted with Shinde's father Sambhaji, wife Lata, son Shrikant, daughter-in-law Vrushali, and grandson Rudransh. It was a courtesy call. My father was keen to meet the prime minister. I am glad his wish has been fulfilled, the chief minister told reporters here soon after four generations of the Shinde family returned from the Prime Minister's Lok Kalyan Marg residence. Shinde said he missed his mother Gangubai, who passed away a few years ago. During the meeting, the chief minister said

PSBs earlier known for huge losses, NPAs; now for record profits: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hit out at the previous UPA government, saying while it destroyed the banking sector with "scams" his dispensation has restored its good financial health, with India now known for the sector's strength. Addressing a Rozgar Mela after giving appointment letters to over 70,000 recruits virtually, Modi noted that a large number of them have been employed in the banking sector as he highlighted how it was "destroyed" under the previous dispensation before his government took corrective measures. He said that the "phone banking" scam was one of the biggest scams of the previous government as it broke the back of the banking system. The idea of phone banking was different for that government as loans of thousands of crores of rupees were given to favourites of some powerful leaders and families, and those loans were never meant to be returned, he said. His government, Modi asserted, took several measures, including strengthening the management of

Providing social protection to people a key aspect of 2030 Agenda: PM Modi

G20 labour ministers adopt outcome document, resolve to address skill gaps globally, protection for gig workers

Achieved target of producing energy via non-fossil fuel sources: Singh

Union minister R K Singh on Friday said that India has achieved its target of producing 43.6 per cent of its total energy through non-fossil fuel sources nine years ahead of the schedule. The Minister of Power and New and Renewable Energy was addressing the opening session of the G20 14th Clean Energy Ministerial meeting and 8th Mission Innovation meeting in Goa. "India has already achieved the target of producing 43.6 per cent of its total energy through non-fossil fuel sources. The country has achieved nine years ahead of its schedule of 2030," he said. India's installed electricity capacity through non-fossil fuel sources is 183 gigawatts (GW), out of the total capacity of 421 GW. "We have 88 GW under installation and 55 GW tendered out. If you take the capacity which is installed and under installation, that comes to about 270 GW, which is well above 50 per cent of our service capacity," he said. Singh said that India will add 50 GW every year. The minister said that the wor