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PM Modi responds to passenger from Bihar boarding flight for first time with his father from Darbhanga airport

July 24, 2021

PM Modi says the government is working towards boosting connectivity

As for Darbhanga airport, it is becoming an important contributor to Bihar's progress, the …

PM Modi responds to a user who shared a picture of himself boarding a flight from Darbhanga …

Exports rise 45% to $22.4 bn during July 1-21: Commerce ministry data

July 24, 2021

Exports of gems and jewellery, petroleum and engineering during July 1-21 stood at USD 424.5 …

India’s exports to the US, UAE and Brazil increases by 51% to USD 493.24 mn; 127% to USD 373.36 …

India’s exports grow to 45.13% to USD 22.48 bn during July 1-21 on account of healthy growth in …

PM Modi stands up to cheer athletes as Indian contingent enters Olympic Stadium in Tokyo during opening ceremony

July 24, 2021

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur was seen waving the Indian flag as …

Twenty-five members from the Indian contingent attended the opening ceremony amid the COVID-19 …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: PM Modi stands up to cheer for 'dynamic' Indian contingent during opening …

Wishing our dynamic contingent very best: PM Narendra Modi cheers for Indian athletes participating in Tokyo

July 24, 2021

PM Modi sends his wishes to the Indian Olympic contingent while witnessing the opening ceremony …

Come, let us all #Cheer4India! Wishing our dynamic contingent the very best. #Tokyo2020: PM Modi

Mary Kom and Manpreet Singh were India's flag-bearers for the opening ceremony. Ankita Raina, …

Maldives FM Abdulla Shahid meets PM Modi, lauds India's continuous support, assistance

July 24, 2021

PM Modi congratulates Abdulla Shahid on his resounding victory in the election, noting that …

Honoured to call on PM @narendramodi. Extended appreciation for the continuous support & …

PM Modi felicitates the President-elect on his Vision Statement for a 'Presidency of Hope', and …

PM Narendra Modi expresses happiness on Darbhanga airport for boosting connectivity important to Bihar’s progress

July 24, 2021

PM Modi expresses happiness on Darbhanga airport for boosting connectivity and becoming an …

We are working towards boosting connectivity and comfort as far as the aviation sector is …

PM Modi replies to the post of a Twitter user who shared a picture of him and his father …

Tokyo Olympics: As Team India marches holding the Tricolour in their hands, PM Modi stands up to cheer for them

July 24, 2021

World champion boxer MC Mary Kom and men's hockey team captain Manpreet Singh led the Indian …

PM Modi stands up to cheer athletes as the Indian contingent enters Olympic Stadium in Tokyo …

Tokyo Olympics: PM stands up, claps during Indian Contingent's entry in Opening Ceremony

India breaks into the top 10 list of agri produce exporters

July 23, 2021

Commerce ministry says the government’s consistent and concerted endeavours to usher in reforms …

Despite the unprecedented global pandemic, India has been able to step in to meet the increased …

India breaks into the top 10 list of agricultural produce exporters in 2019 with a sizeable …

1.5 lakh weavers on-boarded on the GeM portal

July 23, 2021

To overcome the challenges faced by handloom weavers due to the covid-19 pandemic, Modi …

Govt has on-boarded 1.5 lakh weavers and artisans on GeM to enable them to sell their products …

During August-October 2020, the Ministry of Textiles organised 534 Chaupals in various states …

Union Cabinet approves Rs 6,322-crore PLI scheme for specialty steel, to generate 5.25 lakh jobs

July 23, 2021

With a budgetary outlay of Rs 6322 crores, the PLI scheme is expected to bring in investment of …

Union Cabinet, chaired by PM Modi, approves the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for …

Duration of the PLI scheme for specialty steel will be five years from 2023-24 to 2027-28; will …

443% increase in fund allocation for NH development in past 8 years: Highways ministry

July 23, 2021

The road transport and highways ministry tells Lok Sabha that the annual average construction …

Government has made a more than 4-fold increase in the fund allocation for the development of …

Only Rs 24,700 crore was allocated for this in 2014-15, this has increased to Rs 1.17 lakh …

Union Cabinet approves 100% FDI in PSU refiners to aid BPCL sale

July 23, 2021

FDI up to 100% will be allowed under the automatic route in cases where a PSU has received in-…

Union Cabinet approves a proposal to allow 100 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) in …

The change in the FDI regime was required because most bidders that had shown an interest to …

PM Modi dials Maharashtra CM Thackeray, assures all possible support to flood-hit state

July 23, 2021

Spoke to Maharashtra CM Shri Uddhav Thackeray and discussed the situation in parts of …

PM Modi assures Maharashtra CM Thackeray all possible support from the Centre to mitigate the …

Maharashtra CM Thackeray informs the Prime Minister about the rescue operations being carried …

Big dip in J&K terror incidents in 2021

July 22, 2021

Jammu & Kashmir recorded a significant decline in terror related incidents this year, which …

Of the 57 locals who joined terror ranks until July 16 this year, 34 have been neutralised and …

As many as 78 terrorists were killed in counter-terror operations across the UT till July 16 …

At $608.99 Billion, India Emerges As 5th Largest Forex Reserves Holder In The World

July 22, 2021

India's balance of payments surplused in both the current and capital accounts in 2020-21, …

Minister Pankaj Chaudhary says India’s forex reserves at $608.99 billion as of June 25, 2021 …

According to the FinMin, India's foreign exchange reserves are sufficient to cover imports for …

240% jump in farmers getting MSP for wheat in six years

July 22, 2021

1.28 crore paddy farmers have received the MSP during the ongoing Kharif Marketing Season, …

No. of farmers receiving the minimum support price (MSP) for their wheat crop has increased by …

49.16 lakh farmers received the MSP for wheat during the current Rabi Marketing Season (RMS) …

India's air passenger traffic rises for seventh week in a row

July 22, 2021

Average number of departures rises to 1,623 during the week from 1,486 in the previous week, …

Domestic air passenger traffic rose for the seventh straight week as a fall in covid-19 cases …

Average number of daily fliers rose to 166,000 for the week ended 17 July from 150,000 fliers a …

Youth giving 74% of inputs for Mann ki Baat programme: MyGov CEO

July 21, 2021

In July, we reviewed almost 30,000 inputs to get a sense of the age band which is most …

Over 74% of the inputs received for Mann ki Baat, the monthly radio broadcast of PM Modi, have …

MyGov CEO says the data of inputs came to fore during an analysis, an exercise done at regular …

6.66 lakh direct, indirect jobs generated by 22 operational mega food parks: Govt

July 21, 2021

About 6,66,000 direct and indirect employment have been generated by the 22 operational Mega …

Govt has accorded final approval to 38 mega food parks and in-principle approval to 3 such …

Food Processing Ministry has been implementing Mega Food Park Scheme to create modern …

EPFO adds 9.20 lakh net new subscribers in May

July 21, 2021

Net new enrolments with retirement fund body EPFO sees a 9.20 lakh subscribers in the month of …

Despite crisis of second wave, EPFO has been able to make a cumulative subscribers base of 20.…

Around 5.73 lakh new members have come under the ambit of Employees’ Provident Funds Scheme for …

'Extensive, insightful': PM Modi shares Health Minister's speech on Covid.

July 21, 2021

Health Minister Mandaviya put up a spirited defence of the Centre's handling of the pandemic …

PM Modi hails Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya's speech on Covid management as 'insightful'

PM Modi urges the people to hear Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya's remarks in Rajya Sabha

PM Modi lauds Hardeep Singh Puri's RS speech on Covid pandemic

July 21, 2021

Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri slams the opposition for its …

PM Modi lauds Hardeep Singh Puri for his speech in Rajya Sabha in which he lucidly explained …

India did not produce either the ventilators, or PPE kits and masks, but during the nationwide …

Centre and states should work as team to combat COVID pandemic, rise above politics, says PM Modi at all-party meet

July 21, 2021

PM Modi says India is in a better position than many other countries in terms of the ratio of …

PM Modi underlines the need to remain vigilant as he cited the resurgence of the infection in …

In an all-party meeting on the COVID-19 management, PM Modi calls for the Centre and states to …

PM at all-party meet: Draw up district-level vaccine strategy

July 21, 2021

The discussion on Covid management, where leaders were given a presentation by health secretary …

It is a matter of concern that around a significant number of healthcare workers and front-line …

We need to properly plan the vaccination drives at the district level: PM at all-party meet

'Simplicity at its peak': Here's why Indians are admiring THIS viral picture of PM Modi

July 20, 2021

Twitterati are finding PM Modi’s picture admirable as he is holding his own umbrella instead of …

On the first day of the Monsoon Session of the Parliament, PM Modi's viral picture has become …

On a rainy morning PM Modi comes to parliament.. Significant to see he’s holding his own …

Vaccination rate up, 10 crore doses given in 24 days

July 20, 2021

First 10 crore vaccine doses that took 85 days to administer. While the next 10 crore doses …

The pace of Covid vaccination has increased significantly with India administering the latest …

Over 41 crore Covid vaccine doses were administered in India, says Health Ministry

Those who get jabbed become 'Baahubali'; Over 40 crore people vaccinated against Covid : PM Narendra Modi

July 20, 2021

Vaccine is given in 'baahu' (arm), and those who take it become 'Baahubali': PM Modi

The only way to become Baahubali to fight against corona is to get vaccinated: PM Modi

More than 40 crore people have become Bahubali in the fight against coronavirus, says PM Modi …

PM Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' generated over Rs 30.80 crore revenue since 2014: Govt

July 20, 2021

PM Modi's monthly radio programme ''Mann Ki Baat'' has fetched over Rs 30.80 crore as revenue …

PM Modi's ''Mann Ki Baat'' has fetched over Rs 10.64 crore as revenue in 2017-18, which is the …

Prasar Bharati has broadcast 78 episodes of the ''Mann Ki Baat'' programme till date on its All …

Government ready for a ‘constructive’ debate in Parliament on all issues: PM Modi

July 20, 2021

We look forward to a productive session where all issues can be debated as well as discussed in …

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla assures that parties will be given adequate opportunities for …

Parliamentary affairs minister Pralhad Joshi says PM Modi will address MPs of Rajya Sabha and …

‘Ask sharpest questions but allow Govt to respond’: PM Modi tells Opposition ahead of Parliament Monsoon Session

July 20, 2021

I would like to urge all the MPs and all the parties to ask the most difficult & sharpest …

PM Modi urges everyone to get vaccinated fast and follow the Covid protocols strictly

Ahead of the session, PM Modi requests opposition to have disciplined environment; this will …

PM says opposition seems unhappy about inclusion of weaker sections in council of ministers

July 20, 2021

I was thinking that there will be celebrations in the house as a record number of women, Dalit, …

I was expecting that the new ministers will be welcomed with applause, but it seems that some …

In my last 24 years of parliamentary life, I have not seen a single instance where the PM could …

PM Modi congratulates new Nepal PM Deuba, discusses bilateral ties

July 20, 2021

PM Modi, Nepalese PM discuss ways to strengthen cooperation and coordination in the context of …

PM Modi speaks to his new Nepalese counterpart Sher Bahadur Deuba and congratulated him on …

Recalling the unique and millenia-old people-to-people linkages that underpin the special …

Jal Jeevan Mission: 10 million homes in encephalitis hot spots get tap water access

July 19, 2021

Jal Jeevan Mission has expanded rapidly to cover more than 10 million homes in 61 districts …

32% increase in household tap water connections in the 61 priority districts notorious for …

Jal Jeevan Mission: At the end of last month, an additional 9.7 million families were provided …

Ready for healthy, meaningful discussion in Parliament, PM Modi tells opposition at all-party meet

July 19, 2021

Government is ready for discussion on all matters in the upcoming Monsoon session of the …

Government is ready for a healthy and meaningful discussion on various issues raised as per …

Over 30 parties with prominent opposition faces attend all-party meet ahead of the Monsoon …

PM Modi Hails Retired Army Major for Supporting Stray Animals During Covid Times

July 19, 2021

PM Modi lauds a retired army officer for supporting stray animals during the coronavirus pandemic

During the lockdown in Covid times, Singh, along with her father Shyamveer Singh, arranged for …

PM Modi describes retired Major Pramila Singh's efforts as an inspiration for the society

PM Modi hails Retired Army Major for her kindness and service

July 19, 2021

PM Modi lauds a retired Army officer for supporting stray animals during the pandemic

Major Pramila Singh (retd) arranged food and treatment for the animals from her savings during …

In a letter to Major Pramila Singh (retd), a resident of Kota, Rajasthan, PM Modi praises her …

Over 40 Crore Covid Vaccine Doses Administered in Country: Govt

July 18, 2021

Cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country has gone past 40 crore: …

Over 46.38 lakh doses given on Saturday: Health Ministry

Cumulatively, 12,40,07,069 people in the 18-44 age group have received the first dose and 48,50,…

'Recovery on, India's GDP on course for 7% yearly growth'

July 18, 2021

India’s economic recovery is still on track and our healthcare system is now better prepared to …

GDP growth, among other indicators, shows India’s economic recovery is V-shaped: Krishnamurthy …

India would touch 7%-plus growth consistently this decade: Krishnamurthy Subramanian, chief …

'Test-Track-Treat-Tika': PM Modi's mantra to states with high caseload to flatten Covid curve

July 17, 2021

Funds are being made available to all states for making available new ICU beds, increasing …

PM Modi says government has announced a Rs 23,000 crore emergency response package to combat COVID19

PM Modi stresses on 'Test, Track, Treat and Tika (vaccine)' strategy to deal with Covid

Two vaccine doses gave 95% protection from death against Covid-19's Delta variant: Centre

July 17, 2021

Two doses of Covid vaccine were successful in preventing 95% of deaths due to Covid-19 during …

Dr V K Paul reiterates the importance of vaccination in preventing severe infection and deaths

We would like to reiterate that our vaccines are effective and hugely safe. Pregnant women and …

India marching ahead by leaving behind old thinking on urban development: PM Modi

July 17, 2021

PM Modi says the new Gandhinagar station reflects a change and is proof of changing mindset, …

Trains will run at greater speeds once dedicated freight corridors are completed, says PM Modi

The needs of 21st Century India can't be fulfilled through the ways of 20th Century. We worked …

Railway stations need to go beyond transport, become economic hubs: PM Modi

July 17, 2021

The new Railway projects are inaugurated by the PM include the gauge converted cum electrified …

Safety, cleanliness, and speed of Indian Railways has increased with infrastructure …

Multiple efforts are being made to increase the speed of trains. As the dedicated freight …

Railways can be turned into centre of economic activity using its assets: PM

July 17, 2021

PM Modi says there should be “optimum utilisation of land” at railway stations

Railway stations should not just be places for transit of trains. It should become centres for …

PM Modi inaugurates five different projects on July 16 including a redeveloped Rs 790 crore …

Upward Covid trend in Kerala and Maharashtra cause of grave worry: PM Modi

July 17, 2021

PM Modi emphasises on the need to prevent crowds from gathering at public places and instructs …

PM Modi points out that the increasing numbers of Covid-19 cases in Kerala and Maharashtra are …

Urging the CMs to take proactive measures to prevent a third wave, the PM stresses on moving …

Made in India to make its presence felt at Olympic Stadium during Tokyo Games athletics events

July 17, 2021

We are providing six implements each in shot put, discus throw and hammer throw. So, for men …

Made in India: Equipment manufactured by Indian companies will be visible all across during the …

Out of the six companies listed by the sport's governing body World Athletics to provide …

From Aquatic Gallery to Robotics hub, PM inaugurated interesting projects in Gujarat

July 17, 2021

PM Modi inaugurates Nature Park virtually in Ahmedabad which has a Chess Garden, Mist Garden, …

PM Modi virtually inaugurates and dedicated many significant Indian Railways projects in …

PM Modi inaugurates 3 new attractions at Ahmedabad’s Science City – Nature Park, Aquatic & …

Centre releases Rs 75,000 crore to states as GST compensation

July 16, 2021

Ministry of Finance releases Rs 75,000 crore to the States and UTs with legislature under the …

GST compensation release is in addition to normal GST compensation being released every 2 …

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says almost 50% of the total shortfall of GST for the …

How to develop one’s constituency, public representatives must learn from PM Modi

July 16, 2021

PM Modi has always believed that whether you are the CM of the state or the PM of the country, …

Prime Minister Modi has ensured that he inaugurates the project for which he lays the …

By developing his constituency, PM Modi has done the work of shaking those MPs, MLAs and other …

June exports surge nearly 50% as global orders rise

July 16, 2021

Data released by the Commerce and Industry Ministry on July 15 showed outbound trade rose to $…

Owing to an uptick in global orders and continuing low base effect, India's merchandise trade …

All major export segments such as Processed petroleum, electronics, engineering goods, gems & …

Government orders 66 crore vaccine doses worth Rs 14,505 crore

July 16, 2021

Apart from the order for 66 crore doses, the government has made an advance payment to reserve …

Officials say a total of 96 crore doses are expected to be available on account of government …

Govt is placing its largest order yet of Covid vaccines at 66 crore doses worth Rs 14,505 crore …