Narendra Modi

India Announces Free 30-Day Visa for Russians as Modi and Putin Deepen Strategic Partnership

India Announces Free 30-Day Visa for Russians as Modi and Putin Deepen Strategic Partnership

New Delhi, December 5, 2025: India has moved to further strengthen its partnership with Russia by introducing a free 30-day e-tourist visa along with a 30-day group tourist visa for Russian nationals. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the decision during a joint press briefing with Russian President Vladimir Putin, calling it an important initiative to enhance people-to-people ties and promote deeper cultural exchange.PM Modi said the visa reforms will make travel easier for Russian visitors and give new momentum to bilateral engagement. He highlighted that cooperation between the two nations is now expanding into advanced and specialised sectors, particularly maritime…
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PM Modi Marks International Cheetah Day, Highlights India’s Conservation Gains

PM Modi Marks International Cheetah Day, Highlights India’s Conservation Gains

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended greetings on International Cheetah Day, celebrating India’s recent strides in re-establishing the world’s fastest land animal on Indian soil. In a message shared on social media, he lauded wildlife enthusiasts, conservation teams and local communities for contributing to what he described as a revival of “lost ecological heritage.” Modi recalled that it has been three years since the Centre launched Project Cheetah, a flagship initiative aimed at reintroducing the species to India after it vanished from the subcontinent decades ago. He said the programme was envisioned not only to…
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Winter Session opens with PM Modi’s tribute to new RS Chairman; warns Opposition against turning House into ‘theatre’

Winter Session opens with PM Modi’s tribute to new RS Chairman; warns Opposition against turning House into ‘theatre’

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Parliament’s Winter Session commenced on Monday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi using the first day to both congratulate newly appointed Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan and deliver a pointed message to Opposition parties about their conduct inside the House. Speaking in the Upper House, the Prime Minister said Radhakrishnan’s elevation brought “a sense of pride” to the institution, noting that his background in grassroots social work and his years spent engaging with remote communities would enrich parliamentary functioning. Modi recounted the Chairman’s travels through some of Jharkhand’s least-accessible tribal areas, praising his “service-first approach” and his…
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PM Modi to Unfurl Saffron Flag at Ram Janmabhoomi Temple During Historic Ayodhya Visit

PM Modi to Unfurl Saffron Flag at Ram Janmabhoomi Temple During Historic Ayodhya Visit

Ayodhya, November 25, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in Ayodhya on Tuesday for a landmark ceremony at the newly completed Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, where he will hoist a traditional saffron flag on the temple’s shikhar. The event marks a major milestone in the temple’s long-awaited construction.Modi will begin his visit at the Sapt Mandir complex, home to temples dedicated to Maharshi Vashishtha, Maharshi Vishwamitra, Maharshi Agastya, Maharshi Valmiki, Devi Ahilya, Nishadraj Guha and Mata Shabari. From there, he will visit the Sheshavtar Mandir.The Prime Minister will then offer prayers at Mata Annapurna Mandir before heading to the Ram…
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Modi Announces Australia-Canada-India Tech Alliance, Calls for Global Rethink on Development Goals

Modi Announces Australia-Canada-India Tech Alliance, Calls for Global Rethink on Development Goals

Johannesburg, November 22 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a major trilateral technology partnership involving India, Australia and Canada, aimed at boosting cooperation in emerging technologies, clean energy and artificial intelligence.The new framework, titled the Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation (ACITI) Partnership, was announced after Modi’s meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg.Modi shared details of the initiative on X, describing it as a collaboration that will unite democratic partners across three continents and strengthen supply-chain diversification while accelerating innovation in critical technologies. He said the…
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Modi Urges Global Shift in Development Goals, Proposes New G20 Initiatives on Drug-Terror Nexus and Health Response

Modi Urges Global Shift in Development Goals, Proposes New G20 Initiatives on Drug-Terror Nexus and Health Response

New Delhi/Brasília, November 23, 2025 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called for a significant overhaul of global development standards and urged G20 members to adopt a more inclusive and sustainable model of growth. Speaking at the opening session of the G20 Leaders’ Meeting, he also proposed new international initiatives aimed at tackling the drug-terror nexus, strengthening global health preparedness and preserving traditional knowledge systems.Modi stressed that the world must “revisit development parameters” and prioritise progress that benefits all sections of society. He said India’s civilisational philosophy, particularly the concept of Integral Humanism, offers a guiding framework for equitable…
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to Inaugurate Haryana Pavilion at International Gita Mahotsav on November 24

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to Inaugurate Haryana Pavilion at International Gita Mahotsav on November 24

Kurukshetra, November 22, 2025: The International Gita Mahotsav in Kurukshetra continues to draw prominent national leaders, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh scheduled to inaugurate the Haryana Pavilion at Brahmasarovar on November 24. A day later, on November 25, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive to participate in the grand Maha Aarti. Public enthusiasm for the festival has surged, and officials expect the footfall to cross 70 lakh this year.A government spokesperson said the International Gita Mahotsav has been underway since November 15. With assistance from the Ministry of External Affairs, Gita Jayanti celebrations are being organized across 50 countries. Madhya…
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PM Narendra Modi Leaves for Johannesburg, Says India Will Champion Collective Global Vision at G20

PM Narendra Modi Leaves for Johannesburg, Says India Will Champion Collective Global Vision at G20

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Narendra Modi set off for South Africa on Friday to participate in the G20 Leaders’ Summit, reaffirming that India will articulate its global outlook through the guiding principles of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam and “One Earth, One Family, One Future.” South Africa is hosting the landmark 20th edition of the summit, the first to take place on the African continent. Before boarding his flight, the Prime Minister wrote on X that the gathering holds “unique significance,” noting that he will engage with heads of state on a wide spectrum of international priorities and challenges. Invited by…
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PM Modi Unveils ₹8,260 Crore Development Projects in Uttarakhand, Calls State a ‘Model of Progress’

PM Modi Unveils ₹8,260 Crore Development Projects in Uttarakhand, Calls State a ‘Model of Progress’

Dehradun, November 9, 2025 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid foundation stones for development projects worth ₹8,260 crore during the silver jubilee celebrations of Uttarakhand’s formation. The projects, spread across multiple sectors including irrigation, renewable energy, drinking water, sports, skill development, and urban infrastructure, aim to strengthen the state’s growth momentum.Addressing a large gathering at the Forest Research Institute in Dehradun, Modi hailed Uttarakhand as a “model of progress” and said the state has the potential to become the “spiritual capital of the world.” He noted that the region’s rich natural beauty, cultural heritage, and growing infrastructure make…
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CM Dhami Reviews Preparations for Uttarakhand’s Silver Jubilee Celebration, Says ‘Atal Ji Created the State, Modi Ji is Shaping It’

CM Dhami Reviews Preparations for Uttarakhand’s Silver Jubilee Celebration, Says ‘Atal Ji Created the State, Modi Ji is Shaping It’

Dehradun, November 7, 2025: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday visited the Forest Research Institute (FRI) to review the preparations for Uttarakhand’s Statehood Day Silver Jubilee celebrations. He instructed officials to complete all arrangements on time and ensure the event reflects the state’s achievements over the past 25 years.Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said it was a moment of pride for every resident that Uttarakhand was entering its 25th year of formation. “Our state was created by former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ji, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji has been nurturing and strengthening it. It…
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