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PM prays to Maa Kalratri during Navratri

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has prayed to Maa Kalratri and sought blessings for everyone during Navratri. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said; “à¤®à¤¾à¤‚ à¤•à¤¾à¤²à¤°à¤¾à¤¤à¥�à¤°à¤¿ à¤¸à¥‡ à¤ªà¥�à¤°à¤¾à¤°à¥�à¤¥à¤¨à¤¾ à¤¹à¥ˆ à¤•à¤¿ à¤¸à¤¾à¤°à¥€ à¤¬à¤¾à¤§à¤¾à¤“à¤‚ à¤•à¥‹ à¤¦à¥‚à¤° à¤•à¤° à¤µà¥‡ à¤¹à¤° à¤•à¤¿à¤¸à¥€ à¤•à¥‡ à¤œà¥€à¤µà¤¨ à¤®à¥‡à¤‚ à¤¸à¥�à¤–, à¤¶à¤¾à¤‚à¤¤à¤¿, à¤¸à¤®à¥ƒà¤¦à¥�à¤§à¤¿ à¤”à¤° à¤‰à¤¤à¥�à¤¤à¤® à¤¸à¥�à¤µà¤¾à¤¸à¥�à¤¥à¥�à¤¯ à¤²à¥‡à¤•à¤° à¤†à¤�à¤‚à¥¤”
PM recalls courage and compassion of Lord Christ on Good Friday

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has recalled the courage and compassion of Lord Christ on Good Friday. “On Good Friday we recall the courage and compassion of Lord Christ. He dedicated his life to serving others and removing injustice, pain as well as unhappiness from society”, the Prime Minister said.
PM condoles the demise of Prof S Tiken Singh

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the demise of Prof S Tiken Singh. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said : “Saddened by the demise of Prof. S Tiken Singh, President of @BJP4Manipur. He will be remembered as a hardworking Karyakarta who strengthened the Party in Manipur. He was active in many social service initiatives. Condolences to his family and supporters. Om Shanti.”
World Bank President Jim Yong Kim meets PM  PM: Rather than dollars, we are more interested in knowledge and expertise of World Bank

The President of the World Bank, Dr. Jim Yong Kim called on the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today. Later, the Prime Minister described the meeting as “very fruitful.” “We discussed several ways of working together in the times to come,” he said. On Twitter, the Prime Minister also said: “We talked about the importance of scale and the need to work on a scale that inspires people and positively transforms their lives. We live in a world where speed matters. Quick execution is essential. Speeding up World Bank projects will surely increase the impact. Rather than dollars, we are more interested in knowledge and expertise of World Bank. Dr. Kim agreed and said World Bank can be our information bank. We want ideas from the World Bank not only on mass production but also on production by masses, which will benefit our workforce. Today the world focuses on trade in goods but in future the core issue will be how to get skilled people. We need to work in this direction. I also suggested to Dr. Jim Yong Kim that the cleaning of the Ganga would be a very inspiring project for the World Bank.”
PM pays tributes to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on Mahaparinirvan Diwas

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on Mahaparinirvan Diwas. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, “Remembering the great Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on Mahaparinirvan Diwas. His thoughts and ideals continue to give strength to millions. We are committed to fulfilling the dreams he had for our nation.”
PM extends best wishes to the Indian contingent at the start of the 2022 CWG in Birmingham

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has extended best wishes to the Indian contingent at the start of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. The Prime Minister tweeted; “Best wishes to the Indian contingent at the start of the 2022 CWG in Birmingham. I am confident our athletes will give their best and keep inspiring the people of India through their stupendous sporting performances.”
PM pays tributes to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his birth anniversary

The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his birth anniversary. “The valour of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose makes every Indian proud. We bow to this great personality on his Jayanti”, the Prime Minister said.
PM condoles the passing away of Gujarati folk singer Diwaliben Bhil

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the passing away of Gujarati folk singer Diwaliben Bhil. “Sad to know of passing away of well known Gujarati folk singer Diwaliben Bhil. Her contribution to the cultural sphere is monumental. RIP”, the Prime Minister said.
Prime Minister greets the people of Meghalaya, Tripura and Manipur on their Statehood Day

Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people of Meghalaya, Tripura and Manipur on their Statehood Day. Greeting People of Meghalaya, the Prime Minister said “My dear sisters and brothers of Meghalaya, My greetings on your Statehood Day. I extend my best wishes for Meghalaya’s development journey. During my recent visit to the Northeast, I was fortunate to have inaugurated the first train that brought Meghalaya on India’s railway map. This will add tremendous impetus to Meghalaya’s progress. I am committed to leaving no stone unturned to ensure that the dreams of Meghalaya’s youngsters are fulfilled and they get opportunities to shine.” Greeting the people of Tripura, Shri Modi said “My fellow citizens of Tripura, Warm greetings on your Statehood Day. I have very fond memories of my visit to Tripura in December last year. I will always remember your warm nature and the excellent hospitality. Greeting People of Manipur, the Prime Minister said “Dear Friends, On the Statehood Day of Manipur, I convey my greetings. I hope Manipur scales newer heights of progress in the years to come. I can never forget the enthusiasm with which I was welcomed to Manipur during my recent visit. I was fortunate to join the Sangai Festival, which showcases Manipur’s rich culture. We are very proud of the hardwork and dynamism of the people of Manipur. We are committed to doing everything possible that will give an impetus to Manipur’s all-round development.” The Prime Minister also tweeted his greetings in local languages of the three states.
PM congratulates Indian Rowing Team on winning Gold at Asian Games – 2018

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated the team of Sawarn Singh, Dattu Baban Bhokanal, Om Prakash and Sukhmeet Singh on winning Gold in Rowing Men’s Quadruple Sculls event at the 18th Asian Games 2018 in Jakarta – Palembang, Indonesia. “Great rowing by our team. They have enhanced India’s pride by winning the Gold in the Rowing Men’s Quadruple Sculls event. Congratulations to the team of Sawarn Singh, Dattu Baban Bhokanal, Om Prakash and Sukhmeet Singh”, the Prime Minister said.
PM accepts Shri Nehchal Sandhu’s resignation as Deputy NSA with regret

Shri Nehchal Sandhu, Deputy National Security Advisor and Secretary, National Security Council Secretariat, resigned from his position with effect from 31 July 2014 for personal reasons. Prime Minister accepted his resignation with regret and expressed appreciation for Shri Sandhu`s outstanding service to the country in a career spanning over 40 years – as a police officer, Director of Intelligence Bureau and Deputy National Security Advisor.
PM to visit Meerut on 2nd January

PM to lay foundation stone of Major Dhyan Chand Sports University to be established at a cost of about Rs 700 crore In line with PM’s vision of establishing world class sporting infrastructure in all parts of the country University to be equipped with modern and state of the art sports infrastructure Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Meerut on 2nd January 2022 and lay the foundation stone of Major Dhyan Chand Sports University at around 1 PM. The University will be established at Salawa and Kaili villages of Sardhana town in Meerut at an estimated cost of about Rs 700 Crore. One of the key areas of focus for the Prime Minister is inculcating sporting culture and establishing world class sporting infrastructure in all parts of the country. The establishment of Major Dhyan Chand Sports University at Meerut will be a major step towards fulfilling this vision. The Sports University will be equipped with modern and state of the art sports infrastructure including synthetic Hockey ground, Football ground, Basketball/Volleyball/Handball/Kabaddi ground, Lawn tennis court, Gymnasium hall, Synthetic running stadium, Swimming pool, Multipurpose hall and a Cycling velodrome. The university will also house facilities for Shooting, Squash, Gymnastics, Weightlifting, Archery, Canoeing and Kayaking, among other facilities. The University will have the capacity of training 1080 sportspersons including 540 female and 540 male sportspersons.
PM greets people across the nation on Makar Sankranti, Uttarayan, Bhogi, Magh Bihu and Pongal

In a series of tweets, the Prime Minister said; “Across India we are marking different festivals which signify India’s vibrant cultural diversity. My greetings on these festivals. Greetings on Makar Sankranti. https://t.co/4ittq5QTsr Have a wonderful Uttarayan. https://t.co/hHcMBzBJZP Bhogi greetings to everyone. May this special festival enrich the spirit of happiness in our society. I pray for the good health and well-being of our fellow citizens. https://t.co/plBUW3psnB Magh Bihu greetings to you all. I pray that this festival enhances happiness and prosperity in everyone’s lives. https://t.co/mEiRGpHweZ Pongal is synonymous with the vibrant culture of Tamil Nadu. On this special occasion, my greetings to everyone and especially the Tamil people spread all over the world. I pray that our bond with nature and the spirit of brotherhood in our society are deepened. https://t.co/FjZqzzsLhr“
PM announces ex-gratia from PMNRF after tragic cylinder mishap in Jodhpur, Rajasthan

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has announced ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF to be given to the next of kin of each deceased and Rs. 50,000 for those injured in the tragic cylinder mishap in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. The Prime Minister’s Office tweeted; “PM Narendra Modi has announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased in the tragic cylinder mishap in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000 each.”
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Morocco in the legal field

The Union Cabinet chaired by chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its ex-post facto approval for signing of the MoU for cooperation in the legal field between India and Morocco, in order to share their experience and expertise in the field of law and legislation. The MoU will give an opportunity to the Lawyers, Law Officers and law students to discuss issues in the field of law and justice in seminars, symposiums and workshops arranged by authorities of India and Morocco.
PM extends wishes to people of Karnataka on Makar Sankranti

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has extended his wishes to the people of Karnataka on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti. In response to Makar Sankranti greeting from the Chief Minister of Karnataka, Shri Basavaraj S Bommai, the Prime Minister said; “Makar Sankranti wishes to my sisters and brothers of Karnataka, a state which makes unprecedented contributions to national progress. The Centre and State Government will keep working for the empowerment of the people of the state.”
PM remembers Shyamji Krishna Varma on his birth anniversary

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has remembered Shyamji Krishna Varma, on his birth anniversary. “Remembering Shyamji Krishna Varma on his birth anniversary. His phenomenal contribution to the freedom struggle lives on in our hearts. Shyamji Krishna Varma is remembered as a torchbearer of patriotism who motivated many to join the freedom struggle,” the Prime Minister said.
Cabinet approves MoU on cooperation in the field of regulation of medical products for human use amongst the medicine regulatory agencies of the BRICS countries

The Union Cabinet Chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the field of regulation of medical products for human use amongst the medicine regulatory agencies of the BRICS countries. The MoU would facilitate better understanding about the regulatory aspects between the parties and could help in increasing India’s export of medical products to BRICS countries.
Cabinet approves Agreement b/w the Government of India and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on Customs Cooperation and Mutual Administrative Assistance in Customs Matters

The Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the signing and ratification of an Agreement between the Government of Republic of India and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on Customs Cooperation and Mutual Administrative Assistance in Customs Matters. Impact: The Agreement will help in the availability of relevant information for the prevention and investigation of Customs offences. The Agreement is also expected to facilitate trade and ensure efficient clearance of goods traded between the countries. Implementation strategy and targets: The Agreement will be signed on behalf of the Governments of the two countries after it is approved by the respective Governments. This Agreement shall enter into force from the first day of the month following signature by duly authorised representative of both parties. Background: The Agreement would provide a legal framework for sharing of information and intelligence between the Customs authorities of the two countries and help in the proper application of Customs laws, prevention and investigation of Customs offences and the facilitation of legitimate trade. The draft text of the proposed Agreement has been finalized with the concurrence of the two Customs Administrations. The Agreement takes care of Indian Customs’ concerns and requirements, particularly in the area of exchange of information on the correctness of the Customs value, tariff classification and origin of the goods traded between the two countries.
PM pays tributes to Shri C. Rajagopalachari on his Jayanti

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to Shri C. Rajagopalachari on his Jayanti. In a series of tweets, the Prime Minister said; “Tributes to Shri C. Rajagopalachari on his Jayanti. He is remembered for his contributions to the freedom struggle, administrative and intellectual prowess. Sharing a glimpse of Rajaji taking oath as Governor General and the notification of him being awarded the Bharat Ratna. https://t.co/psAnq7i9bo Rajaji was a widely admired statesman. One of his most ardent well-wishers was Sardar Patel. Here is a part of a letter Sardar Patel penned to Rajaji when he took over as Governor General of India. https://t.co/FN2N2FNAs6”
PM greets people on Easter

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people on the occasion of Easter. “Happy Easter! I hope this special day strengthens the bonds of unity, peace and brotherhood. May the noble thoughts and ideals of Lord Christ motivate people to serve and bring a positive difference to society”, the Prime Minister said.
PM’s participation in 47th G7 Summit

At the invitation of UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will participate in the Outreach Sessions of the G7 Summit on 12 and 13 June in virtual format. UK currently holds the Presidency of the G7 and has invited India, along with Australia, Republic of Korea and South Africa, as Guest Countries for the G7 Summit. The meeting will be held in hybrid mode. The theme for the Summit is ‘Build Back Better’ and the UK has outlined four priority areas for its Presidency. These are leading the global recovery from coronavirus while strengthening resilience against future pandemics; promoting future prosperity by championing free and fair trade; tackling climate change and preserving the planet’s biodiversity; and championing shared values and open societies. The Leaders are expected to exchange views on the way forward on global recovery from the pandemic with a focus on health and climate change. This is the second time the Prime Minister will be participating in a G7 meeting. India had been invited by the G7 French Presidency in 2019 to the Biarritz Summit as a “Goodwill Partner” and Prime Minister participated in the Sessions on ‘Climate, Biodiversity and Oceans’ and ‘Digital Transformation’.
PM congratulates Shri Rajesh Kumar, son of PMO Daftary who has cleared the civil services examination

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has congratulated Shri Rajesh Kumar, son of Shri Devkaran, a senior employee working in the Prime Minister’s Office as a Daftary. Rajesh has cleared the civil services examination in the first attempt. He secured the 578th rank out of 1122 selected candidates. Rajesh’s grandfather, Shri Narayan Ram, had also worked in the Prime Minister’s Office during the tenure of Shri Jawaharlal Nehru. Rajesh holds a B. Tech degree in Electronics Communication.
PM condoles the passing away of legendary Bengali actor Soumitra Chatterjee

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi expressed condolences on the passing away of legendary Bengali actor Soumitra Chatterjee. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, “Shri Soumitra Chatterjee’s death is a colossal loss to the world of cinema, cultural life of West Bengal and India. Through his works, he came to embody Bengali sensibilities, emotions and ethos. Anguished by his demise. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti.”
PM congratulates Mr. Anerood Jugnauth on the victory of his alliance in the Mauritius elections

Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Mr. Anerood Jugnauth on the victory of his alliance in the Mauritius elections. “Just spoke to Mr. Anerood Jugnauth and congratulated him on the victory of his alliance in the Mauritius elections”, the Prime Minister said.
PM greets the people on Milad-un-Nabi

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people on the auspicious occasion of Milad-un-Nabi. “Greetings on Milad-un-Nabi. May this occasion deepen the spirit of harmony and unity in our society and may there always be peace and prosperity”, the Prime Minister said.
PM lauds winners and final panelists of the second National Youth Parliament Festival

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi lauded the winners and final panelists of the second National Youth Parliament Festival. Addressing the event via video conference, The Prime Minister had said “your dialogue and deliberations today are very important. As I was hearing you speak, a thought came to me and I decided that I will tweet your presentations from my twitter handle, not just you three winners but, if recorded material is available, I will tweet the speeches of all those who were on the final panel yesterday.”
Cabinet approves the High Courts Bill, 2016 for enabling changing the names of High Courts of Bombay and Madras

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval to introduce ‘The High Courts (Alteration of Names) Bill, 2016’ in Parliament. The High Courts (Alteration of Names) Bill, 2016 will facilitate the changing of the names of ‘Bombay High Court as Mumbai High Court’ and ‘Madras High Court as Chennai High Court’ respectively. Background: The High Courts of Bombay and Madras were named after the cities in which they were located. Consequence to the change in the names of these cities, there has been demands for change in the names of these High Courts. At present, there is no Central Law under which the proposal for change of names of these High Courts can be addressed. This Legislation is to address this requirement. The Bill would pave the way in changing the names of the High Court of Judicature at Bombay as High Court of Judicature at Mumbai and High Court of Judicature at Madras as High Court of Judicature at Chennai. Since the names of these cities have been changed, it is appropriate and logical that the names of these High Courts also get changed. It will fulfill the wishes of the State Government and the people.
Cabinet approves issue of Notifications for “General Elections to the Lok Sabha 2019”

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the ““General Elections to the Lok Sabha 2019) -for issuance of statutory notifications under under sub-section(2) of Section 14 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951”. It provides for calling upon the parliamentary constituencies to elect Members to the House of the People, on the dates to be recommended by the Election Commission of India in its Proceedings. Impact: The issuing of notifications would begin the election process for constituting the Seventeenth House of the People.
PM attends swearing-in ceremony of the CJI Justice Uday Umesh Lalit

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today attended swearing-in ceremony of the Chief Justice of India, Justice Uday Umesh Lalit. The Prime Minister tweeted : “Earlier today, attended the swearing-in ceremony of the Chief Justice of India, Justice Uday Umesh Lalit.”
PM’s address at G20 Summit, Session III: Sustainable Development

Excellencies, Corona has slowed down the pace for attainment of Sustainable Development Goals in the world in the last one and a half years. This epidemic has further widened the economic gap between individual countries, between social groups, between women and men. It is essential that, in post-COVID recovery, our great priority must be on SDGs. LDCs, especially Africa and small island countries, will need special support. In this context, Italy took the initiative to hold a meeting of the G20 Development Ministers for the first time – I welcome this. Excellencies, India has a vast experience of South-South Development Cooperation. India itself is a Proving Ground of development – our development journey can offer many templates to other developing countries. Whether it is digital connectivity, financial inclusion or immunization of children, India has certified ‘at scale’ solutions. India is always ready to share these solutions with other developing countries. We have made many of our digital solutions open source and they are available to the entire humanity. We would like to collaborate with our G20 partners to share India’s experience with other developing countries. Excellencies, This is the first year of ‘Decade of Action’. It is our shared responsibility to extend the benefits of global recovery to all countries. The role of G20 in this will be very important. Thank you.
PM asks public to nominate inspiring people for Peoples’ Padma

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has asked the public to nominate for Peoples’ Padma those who are doing exceptional work at the grassroots but not much known. Nominations are open till 15th September. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, “India has many talented people, who are doing exceptional work at the grassroots. Often, we don’t see or hear much of them. Do you know such inspiring people? You can nominate them for the #PeoplesPadma. Nominations are open till 15th September.”