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Need competition among states to attract investors, says PM Modi

The PM called for steps to be taken to promote ease of living on a mission mode to ensure that common people have access to an affordable, dignified lifestyle and basic amenities

Working with inspiration of Hanuman, no one can defeat BJP in 2024: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that India's development journey is inspired by Lord Hanuman's life. He stated that the BJP works with the same inspiration

Modi hails work under Mission Amrit Sarovar, 40,000 water bodies developed

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the achievement of around 40,000 water bodies having been developed under the Mission Amrit Sarovar in the last 11 months, saying the speed at which work is being done in this direction infuses new energy in our resolves of 'Amrit Kaal'. Around 40,000 water bodies have been developed under the Mission in the last 11 months, achieving around 80 percent of the target under the scheme, according to the Rural Development Ministry. In a tweet, Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said Mission Amrit Sarovar is moving towards achieving its goal. "More than 40,000 Amrit Sarovars have been dedicated to the nation. There is a target of constructing 50,000 Amrit Sarovars by August 15, 2023," he said. Responding to Shekhawat's tweet, Modi said on Twitter, "Many congratulations! The speed with which 'Amrit Sarovars' are being constructed across the country is infusing new energy in our resolutions of 'Amrit Kaal'." Amrit Kaal, which roug

Stalin urges Modi to exclude Cauvery Delta area from coal mine auction

Tamil Nadu CM says valuable farm lands and food security of Tamil Nadu's people are at stake; points out that state govt wasn't consulted prior floating tender

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PM Modi discusses ways to bolster bilateral ties with Bhutan King

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held talks with Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck focusing on ways to bolster bilateral engagement in a range of areas including economic cooperation. The King began his two-day visit to India on Monday amid some concerns in New Delhi over China's attempts to expand influence over Thimphu. Certain remarks by Bhutan Prime Minister Lotay Tshering on the Doklam tri-junction were seen by many as the Himalayan nation cosying up to Beijing though Bhutan maintained that there is no change in its stance on the border dispute. It is learnt that the talks between PM Modi and King Wangchuck were focused on ways to expand bilateral ties. The Bhutanese King was received at the Delhi airport by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, in a special gesture reflecting the importance New Delhi has attached to the visit. On Monday evening, Jaishankar called on the visiting dignitary and said the King's vision for Bhutan's future and for strengtheni

PM reviews operational readiness of armed forces at commanders' conference

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reviewed India's security challenges and operational readiness of the armed forces to deal with them at a key conclave of top commanders from the army, navy and air force in Bhopal. The defence ministry said Modi called upon the three services to stay ready to deal with the new and emerging threats, emphasising that all steps are being taken to equip the armed forces with necessary weapons and technologies. It is learnt that India's security challenges along the frontier with China and ways to deal with cross-border terrorism from Pakistan were among the key issues that figured at the annual Combined Commanders' Conference. Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar could not attend the valedictory session as he tested positive for COVID-19, people familiar with the matter said, adding he is asymptomatic. The prime minister was briefed by Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan about the various discussions conducted at this year's Combined Commanders'

People can trace their photos with PM through AI, NaMo app gets new feature

If you have a picture clicked with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and don't know how to trace it, there is a way to get the recorded memories

BJP only pan-India party today amidst family-run political outfits: PM Modi

Addressing an event PM attributed the BJP's rise from a small political outfit to the world's biggest one to the dedication and sacrifices made by party workers

PM awards to be themed 'Viksit Bharat' of Civil Services Day 2023

An all-time high of 748 districts participated in the prime minister's awards scheme for excellence in public administration, and a record 2,540 nominations were received from them, senior bureaucrat V Srinivas said on Monday. He said the Civil Services Day 2023 would be celebrated from April 20-21 this year on the theme 'Viksit Bharat' -- 'Empowering Citizens and Reaching the Last Mile'. Srinivas, Secretary of the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) under the personnel ministry, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi would address the nation's civil servants and confer the PM's awards on April 21. Civil services day is celebrated on April 21 every year by the government as an occasion for civil servants to rededicate themselves to the cause of citizens and renew their commitments to public service and excellence in work. This date is chosen to commemorate the day when the first Home Minister of Independent India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, addressed the ..

PM Modi's security breach during roadshow in Karnataka's Davanagere

A man tried to run towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi's convoy during his roadshow here but was caught by the security personnel on Saturday. However, police denied any security breach in this regard. The video of the man trying to approach Modi's car after apparently slipping through the security barricade has gone viral in the social media. The man, learnt to be from Koppal, has been detained and was questioned, police sources said. The Davangere Superintendent of Police C B Rishyanth ruled out any security breach. "Nothing like that (security breach) happened. He was not even near the Prime Minister. He was caught well before that," Rishyanth told PTI. ADGP Law and Order Alok Kumar tweeted : "As being reported in a section of media, there was no breach in security as such of Hon'ble PM at Davangere today. It was an unsuccessful attempt. He was caught immediately by myself and SPG at a safe distance. Appropriate action is being taken in this regard".

MoU exchanged for setting up nation's first PM MITRA Park in Tamil Nadu

The nation's first PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel (PM MITRA) Park is set to be established in Virudhunagar District of Tamil Nadu, and employ an estimated 2 lakh people, the Memorandum of Understanding for which was signed between the Central and State governments here on Wednesday. Marking the occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on his Twitter handle:"Today is a very special day for my sisters and brothers of Tamil Nadu!" "The aspirational district of Virudhunagar will be home to a PM MITRA mega textiles park. This will boost the local economy and will prove to be beneficial for the youngsters of the state #PragatiKaPMMitra," he said. Giving a big boost to the textile sector, the PM MITRA Parks, in all, would create huge employment opportunities and an estimated 20 lakh people would get 'new work' attracting about Rs 70,000 crore investment, Union Textiles Minister Piyush Goyal said here. The mega project would ensure south Tamil Nadu's economic growth, Chi

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PM Modi dedicates world's longest railway platform in Hubballi to nation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday dedicated to the nation the "longest railway platform in the world" at Shree Siddharoodha Swamiji Hubballi Station near here. The record has been recognised by the Guinness Book of World Records recently, officials said, adding that the 1,507 m long platform has been built at a cost of about Rs 20 crore. Modi at an event here, also dedicated the electrification of Hosapete Hubballi Tinaighat section and the upgradation of Hosapete station, for boosting connectivity in the region. Developed at a cost of over Rs 530 crore, the electrification project establishes seamless train operation on electric traction. The redeveloped Hosapete station will provide convenient and modern facilities to travellers. It has been designed to resemble the Hampi monuments, officials said. The PM also inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for various projects of Hubballi-Dharwad smart city. The total estimated cost of these projects is about Rs 520 crores. He

PM Modi, Hasina to launch Rs 377-cr cross-border oil pipeline on March 18

The 130-km-long friendship pipeline on West Bengal border will transport diesel from Numaligarh Refinery in Assam

India, Australia pledge to boost economic and security relations

After the first India-Australia summit talks, Albanese said both sides are looking at firming up the CECA by 2023

Need proactive approach to minimise damage from natural disasters: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday pitched for a "proactive rather than reactive" approach and the use of future technologies in handling natural disasters to minimize damage. Inaugurating the third session of the National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (NPDRR) here, the prime minister said, "We cannot stop natural disasters but we can come up with systems to minimize damage from them." "We have to be proactive rather than reactive. What was the situation in the country (earlier) for being proactive and what is the situation now? Even after five decades of Independence, there was no law in the country to tackle disasters," he said. He said that after the 2001 earthquake in Kutch, Gujarat was the first state to come up with a disaster management act. On the basis of this act, the Centre enacted the National Disaster Management Act in 2005, he said. Subsequently the National Disaster Management Authority was set up. The prime minister said traditional housing and town plan

PM receives grand welcome in Guwahati, 5,000 artists perform Bihu dance

PM Modi has received a warm welcome in Guwahati when he returned to the city after attending the swearing-in ceremonies of Conrad Sangma and Neiphiu Rio in Shillong and Kohima respectively

PM Modi conducts review meeting on preparedness for summer season

The Food Corporation of India (FCI) was asked to ensure optimal storage of grains in extreme weather conditions by the Prime Minister, sources said

Opposition write to PM on misuse of central agencies; slam Sisodia arrest

Leaders of nine opposition parties, including Chief Ministers Mamata Banerjee, Arvind Kejriwal, K Chandrasekhar Rao, have written a joint letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi alleging "blatant misuse" of central agencies against members of the opposition. The other signatories of the letter are Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Tejashwi Yadav (RJD), Sharad Pawar (NCP), Farooq Abdullah (Jammu & Kashmir National Conference), Uddhav Thackeray (Shiv Sena, UBT) and Akhilesh Yadav of Samajwadi Party. "The blatant misuse of central agencies against the members of the opposition appears to suggest that we have transitioned from being a democracy to an autocracy the misuse of central agencies and constitutional offices like that of the Governor - to settle scores outside of the electoral battlefield is strongly condemnable as it does not bode well for our democracy, the letter said. Highlighting Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia's arrest by the CBI in connection with the ...