PM Narendra Modi to embark on a 4-day visit to South Africa and Greece tomorrow

August 21, 2023 8:22 PM

PM Narendra Modi to embark on a 4-day visit to South Africa and Greece tomorrow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will leave for a visit to South Africa and Greece tomorrow. Briefing media in New Delhi today, Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra said, the Prime Minister will depart tomorrow morning for Johannesburg where he will participate in the 15th BRICS Summit that starts tomorrow and concludes on the 24th of August. He informed that tomorrow evening, Mr Modi will participate in the BRICS Leaders' Retreat where discussions are expected on global developments of concern...

PM Modi to embark on 4-day visit to South Africa and Greece on August 22

August 21, 2023 8:20 AM

PM Modi to embark on 4-day visit to South Africa and Greece on August 22

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a four day visit to South Africa and Greece from tomorrow. During three day visit to Johannesburg in South Africa from 22nd to 24th August, Mr Modi will attend 15th BRICS Summit at the invitation of President of South Africa Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa. This will be the first in-person BRICS Summit since 2019. Ministry of External Affairs said, the Summit will provide an opportunity to review progress of the initiatives launched by the grouping and identify f...

India's economy shines as a beacon of hope in these challenging times, says PM Modi

August 19, 2023 8:38 PM

India's economy shines as a beacon of hope in these challenging times, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India's economy shines as a beacon of hope in these challenging times. Sharing a report of a business news portal, Mr. Modi said, with robust growth and resilient spirit, the future looks promising. He called upon everyone to keep up this momentum and ensure prosperity for 140 crore Indians.   The report said that India's economy has not just withstood challenges, but thrived, setting the stage for optimism. It said, with Make in India, t...

PM Modi congratulates Indian Women Wrestling team on winning team title at 2023 U-20 World Championships

August 19, 2023 7:14 PM

PM Modi congratulates Indian Women Wrestling team on winning team title at 2023 U-20 World Championships

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Indian Women Wrestling team on winning team title at the 2023 U-20 World Championships. In a message, Mr Modi said, it is a monumental triumph for Indian Women Wrestlers as they delivered an unparalleled performance with seven medals, of which three are Golds. He said, among the memorable performances was by Antim, for retaining her title and becoming the first ever to win it twice. The Prime Minister said, this glorious win stands as an embodiment ...

PM Modi remembers Maharaja Bir Bikram Manikya Bahadur on his 115th birth anniversary

August 19, 2023 6:50 PM

PM Modi remembers Maharaja Bir Bikram Manikya Bahadur on his 115th birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today remembered Maharaja Bir Bikram Manikya Bahadur on his 115th birth anniversary. In a message, Mr Modi said, Maharaja Bir Bikram Manikya Bahadur's vision and leadership continue to inspire generations. The Prime Minister said, he was a stalwart who worked tirelessly for the socio-economic progress of Tripura. The Last King of Tripura Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur is popularly known as the Architect of Tripura due to his contribution to educational insti...

Exclusive interview with Anil Padmanabhan on India's Economic Prosperity

August 19, 2023 6:48 PM

Exclusive interview with Anil Padmanabhan on India's Economic Prosperity

Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday spoke about India’s rising prosperity. Amongst others, he cited the research report by senior journalist Anil Padmanabhan to underscore his point. In an exclusive interview with Akashvani News, Anil Padmanabhan spoke in detail about income tax returns spiking to 7.4 crore so far in financial year 2023-24 due to improved compliance and spread of economic activity across the country. He added that the government’s efforts have created an enabling environment ...

PM Narendra Modi to embark on four-day visit to South Africa and Greece on 22nd Aug

August 19, 2023 8:21 AM

PM Narendra Modi to embark on four-day visit to South Africa and Greece on 22nd Aug

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a four-day visit to South Africa and Greece from 22nd of this month. During three day visit to Johannesburg in South Africa from 22nd, Mr Modi will attend 15th BRICS Summit at the invitation of President of South Africa Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa. This will be the first in-person BRICS Summit since 2019. Ministry of External Affairs said, the Summit will provide an opportunity to review progress of the initiatives launched by the grouping and identify future...

PM Modi speaks to President of Iran Dr Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi

August 18, 2023 7:18 PM

PM Modi speaks to President of Iran Dr Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 18th August 2023 had a telephonic conversation with President of Iran Dr Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi. The two leaders discussed matters of bilateral and regional importance. Mr Modi highlighted that India- Iran relationship is underpinned by close historic and civilizational connections, including strong people-to-people contacts.   The two leaders reiterated their commitment to further strengthen bilateral cooperation including realizing the full potential of ...

PM Modi posts on Linkedin about how India is making remarkable progress in achieving equitable & collective prosperity

August 18, 2023 5:20 PM

PM Modi posts on Linkedin about how India is making remarkable progress in achieving equitable & collective prosperity

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has posted on the social media site Linkedin about how India is making remarkable progress in achieving equitable and collective prosperity. He shared interesting snippets from two research works. One from SBI Research and another by noted journalist Anil Padmanabhan. The post can be seen at https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/indias-rising-prosperity-narendra-modi.

Panchayati Raj institutions can play important role in making India a developed country by 2047 :PM Narendra Modi

August 18, 2023 2:03 PM

Panchayati Raj institutions can play important role in making India a developed country by 2047 :PM Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that Panchayati Raj institutions can play an important role in making India a developed country. Addressing a meeting of Kshetriya Panchayati Raj Parishad in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu through video conference, Mr Modi said Panchayats are pillars of democracy and his government is committed to further strengthen Panchayati Raj institutions which  hold tremendous potential to drive significant transformations in various sector. He also ur...