Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the 18th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) via video link, delivered a stirring message blending India’s rich astronomical heritage with cutting-edge scientific progress. Welcoming over 300 young talents from 64 countries, he hailed them as “shining stars,” celebrating the union of tradition, innovation, spirituality, science, curiosity, and Read More…
New Delhi: The Prime Minister has spotlighted India’s ambitious National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission (NSCAEM) 2047, a transformative initiative launched in 2023 with the goal of eradicating sickle cell disease (SCD) as a public health challenge by the nation’s centenary of independence. The mission focuses on mass screening, early detection, advanced treatment, and awareness Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a state-of-the-art residential complex for Members of Parliament at Baba Kharak Singh Marg, just steps away from Parliament House. The project features 184 newly built Type-VII multi-storey flats, each sprawling over 5,000 square feet—offering spacious layouts, dedicated office spaces, and staff quarters that outsize even the iconic Type-VIII bungalows. Designed Read More…
Bengaluru has entered a new era of urban mobility as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Yellow Line of the Bangalore Metro (Phase 2) and laid the foundation for the Phase 3 Orange Line—transformative projects worth nearly ₹22,800 crore. The Yellow Line, stretching over 19 km with 16 elevated stations, is set to serve up Read More…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Defence has dismissed media reports claiming that India has halted weapons procurement from the United States amid an ongoing tariff dispute. Clarifying the matter, the ministry stated that such reports suggesting India has frozen arms deals are baseless. According to the statement, all processes related to the planned procurement of Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended heartfelt greetings to the nation, calling Sanskrit a “timeless source of knowledge and expression” with an enduring influence across diverse fields. In messages shared on X (formerly Twitter), he praised the dedication of scholars, students, and enthusiasts worldwide who continue to learn, teach, and promote the ancient language. Reaffirming the Read More…
India has opened talks with China to reopen three crucial Himalayan trade routes—Lipulekh (Uttarakhand), Shipki La (Himachal Pradesh), and Nathu La (Sikkim). This initiative comes just ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit to China at the end of August for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, marking his first trip to China since Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has issued a strong rebuttal to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff hike on Indian exports, declaring that India will not compromise on the interests of its farmers, dairy producers, or fishermen—no matter the cost. Speaking at the M.S. Swaminathan Centenary International Conference, Modi emphasized the government’s unwavering stand on Read More…
New Delhi – Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit China to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, scheduled to take place from August 31 to September 1. If confirmed, this would mark a significant diplomatic engagement amid ongoing border tensions between the two countries. The summit, which brings together leaders from China, Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Kartavya Bhavan, the first of ten cutting-edge Central Secretariat buildings planned under the Central Vista redevelopment project. Spanning a massive 1.5 lakh square kilometers, this ultra-modern facility will consolidate key ministries — including Home Affairs, External Affairs, Rural Development, and Petroleum & Natural Gas — currently scattered across Delhi, under Read More…