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India fastest in world to administer 100 million Covid vaccine shots

April 11, 2021

India becomes the fastest country in the world to reach the 100 million vaccination mark

India takes just 85 days to achieve the milestone of vaccinating over 10 crore people

India has now administered shots to over 10 crore people and ranks third in the world in terms …

Exports swell to $6.8 billion in April first week

April 11, 2021

India’s exports shoot up to $6.8 billion during the first week of April, compared to $1.7 …

The surge so far this April has been led by engineering, gems and jewellery and petroleum products

Shipments out of India are estimated to be over 8% higher than the $6.3 billion during the …

Mahayagya of 'Asol Paribartan' will begin in West Bengal from May 2: PM Narendra Modi

April 11, 2021

'Mahayagya' of 'Asol Paribartan' will begin in West Bengal from May 2: PM Modi

BJP is the only party in the country which has been receiving ideological energy from West …

With the mantra 'Sabka saath, sabka vikas, sabka vishwaas', the double engine of development …

'Bike Ambulance Dada' Karimul Haque meets PM Modi in WB's Siliguri

April 11, 2021

Padma Shree awardee Karimul Haque, who is known for his selfless service to society, meets …

Padma Shree awardee Karimul Haque receives PM Modi at the Bagdogra International Airport

Haque, who is known as 'Bike Ambulance Dada', is a tea garden worker in West Bengal

COVID-19: PM Narendra Modi's 'Tika Utsav' initiative to vaccinate maximum people begins on 11th April

April 11, 2021

'Tika Utsav' begins across the country today

During PM Modi's interaction with chief ministers to discuss the COVID-19 situation in the …

We should vaccinate as many eligible people through a special campaign and decide on zero …

When PM Modi purchased things made by tribal artisans...

April 11, 2021

PM Women's Day, on 8th March, PM Modi had purchased things made by tribal artisans

PM Modi purchased a 'gamosa' from Assam, a shawl from Nagaland, a handcrafted Gond Paper …

TRIFED's e-portal aimed at bringing tribal artisans and their products to the global e-market …

In Siliguri, PM Modi wears Nepali cap, a pride of the Gorkha community

April 11, 2021

In Siliguri, PM Modi wears Nepali cap, a pride of the Gorkha community

PM Modi welcomed on stage with the traditional Nepali cap, he wears it throughout the rally

PM Modi, in his rally at Siliguri, refers to the valour of the Gorkha community

Didi, o didi... People of Bengal will stay here, you will have to go, says PM Modi

April 11, 2021

PM Modi's dig at TMC after one of its ministers says that if people don't vote for TMC, they …

Didi, o didi... People of Bengal will stay here, you will have to go, says PM Modi

Didi, the people of Bengal have decided that you will have to leave. You will not go alone. The …

PM in Krishnanagar: Seeing impending defeat in Bengal, TMC eyeing Varanasi

April 11, 2021

PM in Krishnanagar: Seeing impending defeat in Bengal, TMC eyeing Varanasi

After the election, Didi will take the exit, and Bhaipo will gain control. This is their khela: …

After years of bloodshed, fear, atrocities, Bengal will move towards peace and prosperity: PM Modi

Govt releases Rs 4,000 crore for Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for Scheduled Castes

April 10, 2021

Govt has completely revamped the Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for Scheduled Castes to provide …

An amount of Rs 35,534 crore was committed by the central for Post Matric Scholarship scheme …

Centre has released funds to the tune of Rs 4,000 crore for the Post Matric Scholarship Scheme …

New opportunities will be created in post-Covid world for India, Netherlands: PM Modi

April 10, 2021

Speaking at the India-Netherlands Virtual Summit, PM Modi says our democracy, rule of law are …

PM Modi says that in the post Covid world, new opportunities will be created where like-minded …

Our approach to global issues like climate change, terrorism and pandemics are similar: PM Modi …

Bengal polls: PM Modi appeals to people to vote in record numbers in phase-IV

April 10, 2021

As the polling for the fourth phase of the West Bengal assembly elections has started on …

I urge today's voters for the record number of polling. I also request young and women voters …

Bengal polls: PM Modi appeals to people to vote in record numbers in phase-IV

Necessary that Odisha's comprehensive, diverse history reaches country, says PM Narendra Modi

April 10, 2021

It is very necessary that the comprehensive and diverse history of Odisha reached the people of …

Dr Harekrushna Mahtab along with the freedom fight, also fought for society, says PM Modi

PM Modi says Dr Harekrushna Mahtab played an important role in the Indian History Congress, …

India crucial partner both in Indo-Pacific, world at large: Netherlands PM

April 10, 2021

The Netherlands welcomes India's commitment to COVAX as an essential partner in terms of …

PM Mark Rutte applauds India's Vaccine Maitri programme and says that India is a crucial …

For EU, like the Netherlands, India is a crucial partner both in the region and in the world at …

'Reviving stories of sacrifice for youth to fill in new resolutions': PM at release of ‘Odisha Itihaas’

April 10, 2021

Prime Minister Modi says it is very necessary that the comprehensive and diverse history of …

PM Modi releases the Hindi translation of the book ‘Odisha Itihaas’. The book is written by '…

We are reviving the stories of sacrifice so that our youth do not only know it, but experience …

Why the PM commands an audience

April 09, 2021

Despite holding the highest office in the country, PM Modi does not indulge in impractical …

PM Modi’s core remains rooted in ground realities. His practical knowledge emanates from the …

Smriti Irani says PM Modi’s practical knowledge emanates from the earthy wisdom that forms the …

Modi urges States to ‘test, track, treat’ to bring Covid positivity rate below 5%

April 09, 2021

PM Modi urged the States to conduct proactive testing and strengthen governance in the next two …

We have to lay emphasis on ‘test, track, treat’ Covid appropriate behaviour and Covid management.…

There is a need to ramp up testing so that case the positivity rate can be brought down below 5 …

PM Modi calls for 'Tika Utsav' from April 11-14 to vaccinate as many people as possible

April 09, 2021

Vaccinate as many (eligible) people as we can during 'Tika Utsav' from April 11-14: PM Modi

We should aim to vaccinate a maximum number of people during Tika Utsav: PM Modi at a review …

Let's celebrate 'Tika Utsav' from April 11, the birth date of Jyotiba Phule, to April 14 which …

COVID situation challenging': PM Modi urges states to 'focus on micro containment zones, COVID curfew'

April 09, 2021

PM Modi urge chief ministers to strengthen their efforts for the next 2-3 weeks to check the …

PM Modi asserts that the country had much more resources to deal with the virus than before and …

Proper sample collection is very important, it can be checked through proper governance, says …

India's vaccination criteria same as other nations, we have to prioritise: PM Modi on age-limit debate

April 09, 2021

You are educated. Please read the standards adopted by countries across the globe and you will …

PM Modi hit out at people who are questioning Centre's vaccination age criteria and says the …

Responding to demands in some quarters for vaccination of younger population, PM Modi appeals …

Elated, memorable moment, say nurses after administering 2nd Covid-19 jab to PM Modi

April 09, 2021

I am the vaccinator who gave the first dose of the vaccine to the PM. Today, I got another …

It was a memorable moment for her to meet the PM and vaccinate him: Sister Nisha Sharma, the …

Got my second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine at AIIMS, If you are eligible for the vaccine, get …

PM Modi hands over patrol vessel, dedicates development projects to Seychelles

April 09, 2021

PM Modi hands over a fast patrol vessel to Seychelles and inaugurated a solar power plant to …

PM Modi inaugurates a court building and 10 community development projects in the western …

The patrol vessel as well as the three other projects were part of India's development …

Can't imagine any period in last 4 centuries without Guru Tegh Bahadur's influence: PM Modi

April 09, 2021

In the last four centuries, there no period of India that we can imagine without the influence …

From Guru Nanak Dev Ji to Guru Teg Bahadur Ji and then Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the tradition of …

Indians must take the life and teachings of Guru Tegbahadur ji as well as the entire Guru …

Major part of COVID-19 management is to prevent vaccine wastage: PM Modi

April 09, 2021

PM Modi says a major part of COVID-19 management is to prevent vaccine wastage and appeals to …

We need to prioritise what is available with us; we can't put all vaccines at one state because …

The Prime Minister says the efforts are being made to improve the maximum manufacturing …

PM Modi at Covid review meet: Keep focus on test and trace, let’s not jump the gun on vaccines

April 09, 2021

What we have done is that we jumped to vaccination (as a strategy) and have forgotten testing. …

PM Modi directs all states to immediately focus on aggressive testing and micro-containment to …

Earlier, we won the fight without the vaccine. Today, we don’t need to create a panic in the …

'Must work on war footing to fight Covid': What PM Modi told CMs

April 09, 2021

Testing is the only way out of this crisis. Our target is to do 70% RT-PCR tests. Let the …

I request you to rename the night curfew as “corona curfew”. It would be good to start this …

PM Modi appeals the chief ministers to work on a war footing to combat the virus

Govt approves ₹6,238 cr PLI scheme for air-conditioners, LED lights

April 08, 2021

Piyush Goyal says the approval of the PLI scheme for ACs and LEDs will give a boost to domestic …

Govt approves a production linked incentive (PLI) scheme for white goods - Air Conditioners and …

Prime objective of the PLI scheme is to make manufacturing in India globally competitive by …

WHO chief appreciates PM Modi for spreading awareness to curb Covid-19 transmission

April 08, 2021

WHO chief appreciates PM Modi's message on the World Health Day in which he highlighted the …

PM Modi urges people to focus on fighting the Covid-19 pandemic by taking all precautions, …

PM Modi asks people to take all possible steps to boost immunity and stay fit

'If eligible for vaccine, get your shot soon': PM Modi takes second dose of Covaxin at Delhi's AIIMS

April 08, 2021

PM Modi urges all eligible people to get inoculated. "If you are eligible for the vaccine, get …

PM Modi receives his second dose of coronavirus vaccine at Delhi's premier All India Institutes …

PM Modi shares a link to the CoWin website, a portal to register for the vaccine. "Register on …

Covid taught us to value people and things we usually take for granted: PM Modi

April 08, 2021

PM Modi says Covid pandemic has come as a lesson for all and students have suffered for no …

PM started the interaction by asking students not to fear exams but to see them as a test to …

PM Modi also advised parents not to unwittingly make children “instruments” of fulfilling their …

Pariksha Pe Charcha: 'Don't pressurise students', PM Modi appeals

April 08, 2021

Parents know the strength of their children. They should ward off students' weaknesses and …

I would advise students to distribute their energy and time equally for each subject, says PM …

Guide students instead of pointing them out all the time. Motivation will work well for students,…

Use free time to increase curiosity about productive things: PM Modi tells students

April 08, 2021

Do not consider free time as empty. It is a treasure, privilege and opportunity, says PM Modi #…

PM Modi tells students - when you earn free time, you get to know its highest value. Therefore, …

PM Modi advises students on how to use the free time during studies while interacting with them …

Sitting on swings during free time rejuvenates my mind: PM Narendra Modi on Pariksha Pe Charcha

April 08, 2021

When I’m feeling tired, when i have a five-minute break or even if I have a bit of work, I don'…

PM Modi tells students, “do not consider free time as empty. It is a treasure, privilege and …

In our spare time, we need to increase our curiosity about what other things we can do that …

PM Modi calls upon students to not to fear for exams and celebrate them

April 08, 2021

PM Modi stresses that students and parents should not consider exams the end of life and always …

Engaging with students, parents and teachers at the first virtual edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha,…

PM Modi asks students not to fear for exams but to celebrate them. He also asks parents not to …

Do not run away from difficult subjects: PM Modi tells students in Pariksha Pe Charcha

April 08, 2021

Do not run away from any subject even if you find it difficult: PM during the online …

PM Modi tells students to not fear exams but see them as a test to improve themselves and as a …

PM Modi says social and family environment at times creates pressure around students that is …

Parents must not impose thoughts on children: PM Modi

April 08, 2021

You must not tie your children with your thoughts: PM Modi to parents #PPC2021

Parents must not burden their children with their values, but find a way to inculcate basic …

PM Modi advises parents that they should familiarise themselves with the way their children …

Pariksha Pe Charcha 2021: Learn to ignore people who demotivate you, says PM Narendra Modi

April 08, 2021

Do not create fear in minds of children: PM Narendra Modi tells parents at #PPC2021

It's good to dream but not to sleep: PM Modi on how to handle peer pressure #PPC2021

Marks do not define your caliber: PM Narendra Modi at Pariksha Pe Charcha

PM Modi, Kerry meet to discuss Paris Agreement commitment on climate change

April 08, 2021

Prime Minister Modi notes that India is committed to meeting its nationally determined …

United States would support India’s climate plans by facilitating affordable access to green …

PM Modi meets John Kerry, US special presidential envoy for climate, and discusses India’s …

Centre allows vaccination at public, private workplaces from April 11

April 08, 2021

Rajesh Bhushan says states can initiate due consultations with private/public sector employers …

Centre allows inoculations at private and public workplaces with about 100 eligible …

In order to increase the access of vaccine to these populations, Covid-19 vaccination sessions …

PLI scheme for white goods to strengthen 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' movement: PM Modi

April 08, 2021

The prime objective of the PLI scheme is to make manufacturing in India globally competitive by …

PLI Scheme for White Goods (Air Conditioners and LED Lights) is yet another initiative that …

Cabinet's nod to a Rs 4,500-cr PLI scheme to boost the domestic manufacturing capacity of solar …

World Health Day: PM Modi reiterates commitment to support research, innovation in healthcare

April 08, 2021

#WorldHealthDay is a day to reaffirm our gratitude and appreciation to all those who work day …

#WorldHealthDay is a day to reiterate our commitment to supporting research and innovation in …

PM Modi urges to focus on fighting Covid-19 by taking all possible precautions including …

India indisputably a world leader in deployment of renewable energy: John Kerry

April 07, 2021

John Kerry says that India's global leadership has been critical across a range of issues, …

India is indisputably a world leader already in the deployment of renewable energy, says US …

PM Modi's announcement of a target of 450 GW of renewables by 2030 sets a very strong example …

IMF projects India's economic growth rate at 12.5% in 2021

April 07, 2021

We are now projecting a stronger recovery in 2021 and 2022 for the global economy compared to …

IMF projects an impressive 12.5 per cent growth rate for India in 2021, stronger than that of …

IMF says India's economy is expected to grow by 6.9% in 2022

Covid-19: India records highest single-day vaccine coverage yet, over 43 lakh doses administered in 24 hours

April 07, 2021

A total of 43,00,966 vaccine doses have been given in a span of 24 hours, highest single-day …

39,00,505 beneficiaries received the 1st dose of Covid-19 vaccine doses while 4,00,461 have …

Of the total 8,31,10,926 jabs given in the country, Maharashtra has so far given the highest …

BJP a ‘movement that connects people’, not a ‘poll-winning machine’, says PM Modi

April 07, 2021

If BJP wins elections, it is said that the party is an election-winning machine. But when …

PM Modi cautions party karyakartas against “false narratives” and “calculated politics”

PM Modi asks BJP karyakartas to be “humble” in the party’s electoral wins and achievements

'Nation bigger than BJP': PM Modi congratulates party workers on foundation day

April 07, 2021

BJP has always worked on the mantra of 'the party is bigger than the individual' and the '…

BJP means defeating dynasty-based politics. It means an opportunity to able leadership. It …

PM Modi congratulates the Karyakartas of the BJP on the occasion of its 41st foundation day

BJP foundation day | Create awareness on Centre’s welfare schemes, combat ‘false narratives’: PM Modi

April 07, 2021

PM Modi says the party’s opponents are trying to create political instability by spreading “…

PM Modi tells BJP karyakartas to create awareness among the people on welfare schemes run by …

Today, false narratives are being floated. Be it on farm laws, CAA or labour laws, such rumours …

PM Modi halts speech, asks his doctors to assist unwell woman at Bengal rally

April 07, 2021

In Cooch Behar rally, Prime Minister askes the volunteers at the rally to immediately provide …

PM Modi asks his team of doctors to treat a woman who faced some issues due to dehydration at …

Prime Minister Modi, while addressing the rally, halts his speech and directs his medical team …

PM Modi to Mamata: Your minority vote call shows you’ve lost

April 07, 2021

Your anger at everything — from someone wearing a tilak to the Election Commission to …

PM Modi assures the people that BJP would continue with the existing state welfare schemes in …

Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee’s desperate appeals to Muslims not to split minority votes showed she …

West Bengal polls: Didi lost election the day she played 'khela' in Nandigram, PM Modi tells Mamata

April 07, 2021

Claiming a BJP wave was blowing across West Bengal, PM Modi says his party is sure to win the …

PM Modi says the TMC lost the election the day Mamata Banerjee played 'khela' at the polling …

Didi's exit is imminent. That is clear after the first two phases of polling, says PM Modi in …