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30 Aug

PM Modi Concludes Japan Visit, Heads to China for SCO Summit

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World Newsbilateral agreements, Chandrayaan-5, China visit, India-Japan relations, PM Modi, SCO summit

National Times Bureau, August 30, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for China on Saturday to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, following a successful two-day visit to Japan.During his Japan visit, India and Japan finalized 13 key agreements and declarations, launching several transformative initiatives aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation. Prime Minister Modi expressed gratitude to Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, the Japanese people, and the government for their warm reception, calling the visit “productive and beneficial for both nations.”The two countries set an ambitious investment target of 10 trillion yen (approximately ₹60,000 crores) in India over…

24 Aug

PM Modi Refuses Special Exemption in New Bill on Ministers’ Disqualification: Kiren Rijiju

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAmit Shah, Constitution (130th Amendment), Disqualification Bill, Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation, Kiren Rijiju, PM Modi

New Delhi : Union minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi declined to exempt himself from the scope of the new bills proposing disqualification of ministers, chief ministers and even the prime minister if they face prolonged detention in serious criminal cases.Rijiju revealed that during Cabinet discussions, a recommendation was made to exclude the prime minister from the ambit of the proposed law. However, Modi rejected the idea, stating that he is also a citizen and should not enjoy special protection.“The recommendation was to keep the PM out of this bill, but he disagreed. PM Modi said…

17 Aug

Next-Gen GST Reforms to Deliver ‘Double Benefits’ to Citizens This Diwali, Says PM Modi

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaDiwali 2025, GST reforms, India economy, PM Modi, tax simplification

New Delhi, August 17, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced that next-generation Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms, expected before this Diwali, will bring “double benefits” for citizens across India.Speaking at the inauguration of two major National Highway projects worth nearly ₹11,000 crore in the national capital, PM Modi emphasised that reform is synonymous with the expansion of good governance. He said the government is focusing on reforms to make both life and business easier.“As part of this effort, a next-generation reform in GST is being planned. This Diwali, citizens will receive a double bonus through the GST…

17 Aug

PM Modi Inaugurates Rs 11,000 Crore National Highway Projects in Delhi

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New Delhi, August 17, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated two major National Highway projects in the national capital—the Delhi section of the Dwarka Expressway and the Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II).The Prime Minister received a warm welcome from citizens as his convoy reached the venue. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari were present at the event to extend greetings.The 10.1 km Delhi stretch of the Dwarka Expressway, built at a cost of Rs 5,360 crore, is designed to strengthen multi-modal connectivity with Yashobhoomi, the Delhi Metro’s Blue and…

15 Aug

PM Modi Unveils Vision for Sports as Key to India’s Development in Independence Day Address

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New Delhi, August 15, 2025 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday underlined sports as a vital pillar of India’s journey towards becoming a developed nation, announcing that the new National Sports Policy (NSP) will drive growth from schools to the Olympics.Addressing the nation from the Red Fort on Independence Day, Modi said India had moved beyond a time when sports was dismissed as a distraction. “Sports is an essential aspect of development… Parents once scoffed at children playing, now they take pride in it. This is a good omen for India’s future,” he said, as Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker…

05 Aug

‘Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025’ Sets Guinness World Record with Over 3.5 Crore Registrations

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaGuinness World Record, MyGov, Pariksha Pe Charcha, PM Modi, Pushkar Singh Dhami, student stress

Dehradun, August 5 — Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the flagship student outreach programme, Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025, entered the Guinness World Records for the highest number of participant registrations in a single month.Calling the feat a “matter of pride for the entire nation,” Dhami said the recognition reflects India’s pioneering efforts to promote stress-free education. In a post on X, he extended his “heartiest congratulations” to PM Modi, adding that the achievement places India’s education system on the global stage and highlights the country’s contribution to student well-being.The record was conferred by…

02 Aug

PM Modi Reaffirms India’s Growth Path Amid Trump’s ‘Dead Economy’ Jibe and US Tariffs

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Varanasi, Aug 2, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed India’s economic resilience on Saturday, asserting that the nation is steadily moving towards becoming the world’s third-largest economy. Speaking at a public gathering in Banauli village in his parliamentary constituency Varanasi, Modi emphasized that amid global instability and uncertainty, India must focus sharply on its own economic priorities.His remarks come just days after US President Donald Trump described India as a “dead economy” and imposed a 25 per cent tariff on Indian imports, alongside threats of a penalty over India’s continued trade ties with Russia, particularly in the military and energy…

25 Jul

PM Modi Becomes India’s Second-Longest Serving Prime Minister, Surpasses Indira Gandhi

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New Delhi, July 25, 2025: As Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the Maldives for a two-day state visit, his tenure at home crossed a historic milestone. With 4,078 uninterrupted days in office, Modi has officially become India’s second-longest serving Prime Minister, surpassing Indira Gandhi, who held the position for 4,077 days between 1966 and 1977. Jawaharlal Nehru remains the longest-serving Prime Minister with over 6,000 days in office.The BJP celebrated this achievement on Friday, calling it a testament to Modi’s enduring public mandate and political stature. Party leaders noted that this record comes as part of a larger legacy:…

23 Jul

Parliament Set for 16-Hour Debate on Pahalgam Terror Attack and Operation Sindoor Next Week

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, PoliticsLok Sabha, Operation Sindoor, Pahalgam terror attack, Parliament debate, PM Modi, Rajya Sabha

New Delhi, July 25, 2025 — The Indian Parliament is preparing for a 16-hour-long debate in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha next week on the Pahalgam terror attack and the subsequent Operation Sindoor. This follows mounting pressure from the Opposition, which has demanded a clear response from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the matter.The Lok Sabha is scheduled to begin the discussion on July 28, followed by the Rajya Sabha on July 29, provided that the sessions proceed without disruptions. The decision comes after meetings of the Business Advisory Committees (BAC) of both Houses, where the government agreed to…

02 Jul

PM Modi Departs on Five-Nation Tour to Strengthen Global South Ties and Multilateral Cooperation

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New Delhi (National Times): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on a significant five-nation diplomatic tour from July 2 to July 9, covering Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia. The visit underscores India’s commitment to deepening ties across the Global South and enhancing cooperation in multilateral forums like BRICS, the African Union, ECOWAS, and CARICOM. In a departure statement, PM Modi said, “I am confident that my visits to the five countries will reinforce our bonds of friendship across the Global South, strengthen our partnerships on both sides of the Atlantic, and deepen engagements in multilateral platforms.” Ghana…