To become a fit and healthy nation, we have to tackle the problem of obesity: PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat
Addressing the 119th Episode of Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi put light on the disadvantages of obesity, and advised people to reduce the consumption of cooking oil
PM Modi in 119th episode of Mann Ki Baat advises people to buy 10 per cent less cooking oil, and subsequently reduce the consumption of cooking oil
February 24, 2025
“India remains a cornerstone of UN peacekeeping” says UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix
Indian women peacekeepers are redefining peacekeeping itself: Jean-Pierre Lacroix, UN Peacekeeping Chief
India has long been a leader in advancing women, peace and security in peacekeeping missions: Jean-Pierre Lacroix, UN Peacekeeping Chief
February 24, 2025
Opposition dare to attack the religion and culture which is progressive by nature: PM Modi
Dividing our society and breaking its unity is Oppositions agenda: PM Modi
People who hate the Hindu faith have been living in some phase or the other for centuries: PM Modi
February 24, 2025
PM Modi will hand over his social media accounts to women achievers from different fields on March 8, observed as International Women's Day
Women who have achieved success in myriad fields, innovated and created a unique identity, on the 8th of March, they will share their work and experiences with the country: PM Modi
PM Modi will hand over his social media accounts to women achievers on 8th March, says “The platform might be mine, but it will be about their experiences, their challenges and their achievements”
February 24, 2025
PM Modi lauds the cleaning work being done by sanitation workers in the Mahakumbh Mela area
Noting the widespread discussions about the Maha Kumbh, PM Modi hails it as a “Maha Kumbh of Unity” and thanked all sanitation workers and police officers for their dedicated service
PM Modi praises sanitation workers at the Mahakumbh Mela, highlighting their dedication to cleanliness and health
February 24, 2025
Addressing the 119th episode of Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi hails ISRO, says it has hit the century in space
PM Modi urges people to observe National Science Day by spending “One Day as a Scientist” in 119th Mann Ki Baat
Our space journey started in a very normal manner. There were challenges in every step, but our scientists continued moving forward achieving victory over them: PM Modi
February 24, 2025
PM Modi lauds the participation of the country's youth in the space and AI sectors in 'Mann Ki Baat', says “The people of India are second to none in adopting and trying new technologies”
You can decide that while buying oil for cooking, you will buy 10% less oil. This will be an important step towards reducing obesity: PM Modi
Obesity was a concern that could be resolved by minor dietary tweaks: PM Modi
February 24, 2025
PM Modi is set to release 19th instalment of PM Kisan Saman Nidhi on 24 Feb 2025; amount worth Rs 22,000 crore will be credited through DBT scheme
The funds, totalling Rs 22,000 crore, will be directly deposited into the bank accounts of 9.8 crore eligible farmers under PM KISAN by PM Modi: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
The 19th instalment of the PM Kisan scheme will be released by PM Modi in Bhagalpur, Bihar, in which a total of 9.8 crore eligible farmers will receive Rs 22,000 crore
February 24, 2025
PM Modi is always sensitive towards students and their bright future, and also boosts their morale by organising various programmes from time to time: MP CM Mohan Yadav
PM Modi dined with BJP MLAs, MPs, and top leaders from Madhya Pradesh, discussing public service and welfare schemes
PM Modi rescheduled his Bhopal event, ensuring students reached exam centers on time—a move highlighting the government's commitment to education and development
At a recent AI conference in Paris, India's progress in AI was widely appreciated. People across the country are using AI in diverse and innovative ways: PM Modi
In Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi highlighted India's tech prowess, recalling the AI Action Summit in Paris with French President Macron, and stated Indians are "second to none" in using new technologies
AI is writing the code for humanity in this century and transforming millions of lives by promoting health, agriculture and lives: PM Modi
February 24, 2025
Delhi Haj Committee Chairman Kausar Jahan praised PM Modi's Mann Ki Baat as an effective platform for public engagement
Mann Ki Baat has become Jan-Jan Ki Baat, with PM Modi directly addressing citizens' issues and showcasing national talent like no other world leader: Delhi Haj Committee Chairman KausarJahan
India is rapidly advancing in AI, with global appreciation at the recent Paris conference. Citizens are embracing AI in diverse ways, showcasing the nation's tech progress: PM Modi
February 24, 2025
In the 119th episode of 'Mann ki Baat' programme, PM Modi extended his best wishes to the exam warriors for the upcoming exams
Addressing his 'Mann Ki Baat' programme, Prime Minister Narendra Modi advised students to approach exams with a positive spirit and without any stress
This year’s Pariksha Pe Charcha featured eight episodes with experts covering exam prep, health, mental well-being, and nutrition. Past toppers also shared valuable insights, making the initiative more inclusive and impactful: PM Modi
February 24, 2025
PM Modi during his Mann ki Baat, praised the National Games in Uttarakhand, where over 11,000 athletes showcased their talent and hard work
PM Modi praised the remarkable performances at the National Games during Mann Ki Baat, congratulating the Services team for winning the most gold medals and highlighting how Khelo India is nurturing young talent across the country
PM Modi praised young athletes' resilience and lauded stars like Sawan Barwal, Kiran Matre, Tejas Shirase, and Jyoti Yaraji for inspiring hope in Mann Ki Baat
February 24, 2025
In his monthly Mann Ki Baat radio broadcast, PM Modi called for the celebration of World Wildlife Day at the beginning of next month
Because of the Soliga tribe, the tiger population in the BRT Tiger Reserve of Chamarajanagar district in Karnataka is increasing, a lot of credit for this goes to the Soliga tribe, who worship the tiger: PM Modi During Mann Ki Baat
During his monthly Mann ki Baat PM Modi highlighted India's cultural ties with tigers, mentioning Bagheshwar worship in central India, Waghoba in Maharashtra, Lord Ayyappa's connection, and Bonbibi in the Sundarbans
February 24, 2025
Ever since covid-19, AC 3-tier passengers grew from 11 crore in 2019-20 to 26 crore in 2024-25, showing people now prefer more comfortable travel
Revenue from AC 3-tier rose from ₹12,370 crore to ₹30,089 crore in 5 years, highlighting rising incomes and better services
Sleeper Class passengers in 2024-25 generated ₹15,603 crore (19.5% of revenue) with 38 crore travelers, reflecting steady demand for affordable rail travel
February 24, 2025
By easing trade and investment, the India-EFTA trade agreement is likely to help diversify global value chains, while also giving an impetus to ‘Make in India’ initiative
EFTA nations (Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein) offer India growth opportunities in renewable energy, precision engineering, and financial services, boosting innovation and economic ties
India inaugurated an EFTA desk at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on Feb 10, 2025, to strengthen trade ties and turn opportunities into real business results
Speaking at the 118th edition of Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi praised the 38th National Games in Uttarakhand, which showcased over 11,000 athletes and "unveiled a new sporting identity for Devbhoomi
No one becomes a champion in comfort, those who never accept defeat always win: PM Modi
PM Modi emphasized the importance of combating obesity to build a fitter, healthier India: PM Modi raising a key concern during the National Games Uttarakhand inauguration
February 23, 2025
Average electricity supply in rural areas has increased from 12.5 hours in 2014 to 22.6 hours in 2025 and in urban areas to 23.4 hours in 2025
Government is aiming for 100 per cent electrification of households across the country: Power Minister
India has become net exporter of power and the net export in 2025 amounts to 1,625 MU
February 23, 2025
Schneider Electric announces plans to open three more manufacturing plants in India
Three new Schneider Electric plants will come up at Kolkata, Hyderabad and Ahmednagar
India's focus on digitalization, sustainability, energy transition, and infrastructure modernization presents unparalleled opportunities for growth: Schneider Electric CEO
February 23, 2025
As Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj is ending soon, huge flock of devotees is reaching daily to Prayagraj to take holy dip at the Triveni Sangam
The Uttar Pradesh government on Saturday announced that unexpectedly 60 crore devotees at the Maha Kumbh Mela have taken a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam
Maha Kumbh: It is estimated that by the Maha Shivaratri ‘Snan Parv’ on February 26, this number could surpass 65 crore
Indian Railways has played a major role in transporting millions of pilgrims to the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela, operating over 14,000 trains to ensure smooth and efficient travel for devotees
The Maha Kumbh, one of the world's largest religious gatherings, saw 3.6 crore devotees using railway services in the Kumbh area.
In total, an estimated 12 to 15 crore devotees travelled by train for Maha Kumbh over the course of one and a half months: Report
February 23, 2025
The government has been honoured with the Prince Michael Decade of Action Road Safety Award, the highest accolade in the field, for its efforts in enhancing vehicle safety standards over the past ten years
Honored to receive the prestigious Prince Michael International Decade of Action Road Safety Award, recognizing our remarkable progress in vehicle safety—the best globally since 2014: Ajay Tamta
The global award to India acknowledges key advancements, such as the introduction of a new car safety assessment programme and the mandate for ABS in all new two-wheelers
More than 600 students have received refunds of Rs 1.56 crore from coaching institutes after the intervention of the Department of Consumer Affairs
Department of Consumer Affairs has "successfully secured refunds amounting to Rs 1.56 crore for over 600 aspirants and students in the education sector”
The swift action by the Department has helped students receive compensation for unfulfilled services, late classes, or cancelled courses, ensuring they do not bear the financial burden
February 23, 2025
Guyana's Health Minister Frank Anthony recalled how India did not hoard vaccines like other countries, even when India was itself struggling with Covid management.
Guyana's Health Minister Frank Anthony has expressed deep gratitude towards India for its timely assistance during the Covid-19 pandemic
I think during Covid, the vaccines that we receive from India helped us to save many lives because at a point, although we were looking all over the world to get vaccines: Guyana
February 23, 2025
PM Modi highlights how the organisation established a century ago has shaped India’s socio-political landscape and inspired many to “live for the country"
I am fortunate enough to be one of many who were raised and inspired by the Sangh to live for the nation, for our country, says PM Modi
Today, we also take pride in the fact that a great Marathi-speaking personality sowed the seeds of the RSS on the sacred land of Maharashtra a 100 years ago: PM Modi
February 23, 2025
So far, more than Rs 3.46 lakh crore have been disbursed to more than 11 crore landholder farmer families in the country under PM-Kisan
PM Modi will on Feb 24 release the 19th instalment of Rs 2,000 each to nearly 10 crore landholder farmers, amounting to around Rs 22,000 crore
The release of funds will symbolise six years of successful implementation of the PM-Kisan scheme, which continues to strengthen the financial well-being of farmers: Agriculture Minister
February 23, 2025
Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 attracts global pilgrims, boosting spiritual tourism
Experts see Maha Kumbh as a game-changer in spiritual tourism innovation
Dr Vikram Kamat, chairman and managing director of The VITS Kamats Group, describes Maha Kumbh as a game-changer in spiritual tourism
February 23, 2025
India is gearing up for green transition through policy and budgetary support to reduce dependence on finite fossil fuels, to curb greenhouse gas emissions, and to mitigate climate change
Viksit Bharat 2047 vision aims to transform India into a developed nation, which will drive a significant rise in energy demand across industries, infrastructure, and households
There has been 39% increase in net revenue expenditure in nominal terms in budget estimates for Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in 2025-26 as compared to 2024-25: Report
February 23, 2025
PM Modi's recent visits to France and the United States have created significant buzz, both diplomatically and economically
PM Modi's visits to France and the United States were crucial steps toward strengthening India’s position on the global economic stage
Both France and the US see India not just as a market for their products but also as a valuable partner in innovation, technology, and growth
Prime Minister Modi is expected to launch Project Lion with an estimated budget of ₹2,927 crore in Gujarat’s Gir on the World Wildlife Day on March 3
PM Modi is expected to chair a meeting of the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) in Gujarat
Earlier, PM Modi announced the formation of the Gujarat State Lion Conservation Society to strengthen efforts for the protection and preservation of Asiatic lions
February 23, 2025
Domestic air travel in India maintained its growth trajectory, with passenger traffic reaching an estimated 150.3 lakh in January 2025
Domestic air travel sees a significant 14.5% year-on-year (YoY) rise from January 2024
January 2025 domestic air travel figures surpass pre-COVID levels of January 2020 by an impressive 17.9%
February 23, 2025
India’s economy is poised for a boost in the third quarter of FY25
India's Q3FY25 growth expected to rise to 6.2 per cent
Union Bank report maintains a full-year GDP growth forecast of 6.4 per cent for FY25
India’s agricultural exports reach new markets under the Modi government, with shipments of fruits entering Western countries for the first time
In a recent milestone, India shipped its first consignments of premium Sangola and Bhagwa pomegranates to Australia via sea
Government’s Geographical Indication (GI) tagging has played a key role in promoting India’s distinctive fruits
February 22, 2025
HSBC's flash India Composite PMI, compiled by S&P Global, rose to 60.6 this month marking a significant jump from 57.7 in January
Dominant services sector led the growth with its index reaching 61.1 in the month of February- the highest since March last year - from 56.5 in January
Business confidence for the coming year remained positive in February, edging up from January and reaching its highest point since November
February 22, 2025
Bhutanese PM Tobgay showered praise on PM Modi at SOUL Conclave terming PM Modi as his 'elder brother' and 'mentor', and called ‘Make in India’ initiative as PM Modi's ‘gifts to the nation’
“Hon'ble PM Modi, my elder brother, with your leadership driven with intelligence, courage and compassion, you have set India on the path of development in just 10 years” - Bhutanese PM Tobgay
Bhutan has received unwavering support, generosity and support from the people of India and inviting Indians to visit Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City project: Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay
February 22, 2025
Kinetic Group's plant to produce both LFP and NMC batteries, enhancing India's mobility transformation
Pune-based Kinetic Group plant aims to produce 60,000 units of its Range-X brand batteries tailored for two and three-wheeler EVs
The Indian EV market is projected to experience a compound annual growth rate of 28.52%, potentially reaching USD 18.319 billion by 2029
February 22, 2025
Apple is projected to generate $11bn in revenue from iPhone sales this year, up from $9bn last year, according to industry experts cited by Mint
Apple sold around 12 million units of iPhone in India last year which is significantly lower than Vivo and Samsung, but the iPhone’s selling price is nearly thrice than the industry average: Market Research
Apple is manufacturing the iPhone 16e in India, aligning with the "Make in India" initiative and local production may lower costs and improve supply chain efficiency
February 22, 2025
EFTA countries excel in advanced technologies across renewable energy, precision engineering, and financial services, offering strategic growth opportunities for India’s innovation-driven economy
EFTA desk newly inaugurated by India is set to play a crucial role in transforming opportunities into tangible results by serving as a critical resource at the intersection of businesses
India-EFTA TEPA is likely to help diversify global value chains, majorly in the fields of industrial products and services, while also giving an impetus to India’s ‘Make in India’ initiative
February 22, 2025
India is now emerging as a global powerhouse and development of good leaders in every field is much-needed: PM Modi
School of Ultimate Leadership (SOUL) is an upcoming leadership institution in Gujarat to enable authentic leaders to advance public good
The establishment of the SOUL is a significant and major step in India’s journey toward a developed future. SOUL will become the soul of India’s social life: PM Modi
February 22, 2025
At the 98th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan, PM Modi gave a shout-out to ‘Chhaava’ — a film based on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj
It is Maharashtra and Mumbai which has given a new height to Marathi as well as Hindi cinema. And these days, Chhaava is making waves throughout the country: PM Modi
PM Modi participated in the 98th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan with Sharad Pawar. PM Modi helped Pawar sit on a chair and offered him water
February 22, 2025
It has been my privilege, along with millions of others, to be inspired by RSS to live for the country: PM Modi at 98th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan
RSS founded in 1925 in Nagpur by Hedgewar has been running a ‘sanskar yagya’ for the last 100 years to transmit the great tradition and culture of India to the new generation
PM Modi highlighted that Marathi was granted the status of classical language — a recognition that over 12 crore Marathi speakers in India and worldwide had awaited for decades
February 22, 2025
"SOUL will be an institution to develop critical thinking, risk taking and a solution driven mindset in individuals and leaders will emerge from this institute": PM Modi
Bhutanese PM Tobgay, likened PM Modi's governance to that of Bodhisattvas, attributing wisdom, courage, and compassion to his leadership and requested guidance to transform Bhutan's bureaucracy
GMC will be the legacy of PM Modi and Bhutan King, strengthening Bhutan-India relations and creating global opportunities: Bhutanese PM Tobgay
To accelerate the implementation of AB-PMJAY in Delhi, the state government, along with NHA, has started the process of training staff who will generate PMJAY cards
Central agency is working with the state health department to work out modalities for onboarding Delhi on the PMJAY scheme: Kiran Gopal Vaska, Joint Secretary
Work has started on preparing a MoU to be signed by Delhi government and creating a list of beneficiaries who will benefit under the scheme: Kiran Gopal Vaska, Joint Secretary
February 22, 2025
Maha Kumbh will help Uttar Pradesh's economy grow by over Rs 3 lakh crore
Uttar Pradesh is making strides towards the target of a 1 trillion dollar economy: CM Adityanath
Today, India has become the fifth largest economy of the world and in 2027 India will become a five trillion dollar economy: CM Adityanath
February 22, 2025
The US is set to buy weapons from India
American company signs a Letter of Intent with Bharat Forge Limited’s subsidiary, Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited, to procure advanced artillery systems
India-made advanced cannons will be supplied to the US
February 22, 2025
UPI is emerging as the dominant force of such transactions driving financial inclusion
UPI now drives 84 per cent of digital transactions in India: Report
With UPI handling 16 billion transactions a month and projected to grow 3 times by the end of 2030
February 22, 2025
India’s electronics exports has become the fastest growing of the country’s top 10 segments
India’s electronics exports has for the first time breached the 2.5 lakh crore mark in just 10 months of the current fiscal
Smartphone exports, particularly from iPhone maker-Apple, have been the driver of the surge in electronics exports
February 22, 2025
The National Career Service portal has mobilized over 440 million vacancies
NCS portal has registered 4 million employers
NCS initiative strengthens last-mile delivery of social security benefits, empowering millions in the informal sector
February 22, 2025
NPS, which currently commands assets under management (AUM) of around Rs 14 lakh crore
NPS milestone! Assets under management is expected to more than double the AUM at around Rs 29.5 lakh crore in the next 5 years
The NPS private sector AUM has experienced substantial annual growth, increasing by 26.8% over the last 5 years, from Rs 84,814 crore to Rs 2,78,102 crore
February 22, 2025
PM Modi will be joining Mauritius' 57th National Day celebrations as the guest of honour
Prime Minister of India, has kindly agreed to be the Guest of Honour for our National Day celebrations: Mauritius PM
It is indeed a singular privilege for our country: Mauritius PM on PM Modi attending 57th National Day