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September 17, 2025 7:43 PM

JP Nadda: under PM Modi’s leadership, India advancing towards self-reliance

Union Minister and BJP National President JP Nadda on Wednesday said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, the nation is steadily advancing towards the vision of a Swadeshi and self-reliant India. He was speaking at the inauguratio...

September 17, 2025 7:36 PM

CSR as catalyst for inclusive growth in Northeast: Scindia

Minister for Communication and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, on Wednesday underlined the transformative role of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in bridging developmental gaps in the Northeast. Speaking at the in...

September 17, 2025 7:04 PM

ECI revamps EVM ballot papers with colour photos, larger serial numbers ahead of Bihar polls

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday announced a new design for Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) ballot papers to improve clarity and voter convenience, beginning with the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. For the first time, ballot p...

September 17, 2025 6:00 PM

PM Modi turns 75: Microsoft founder Bill Gates extends greetings

Microsoft founder and former CEO Bill Gates wished Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his birthday via a video message. "My best wishes to you on your 75th birthday. I wish you good health and continued strength as you lead India's fantastic progress...

September 17, 2025 5:45 PM

PM Modi thanks leaders of Guyana, NZ, Bhutan and Dominica for warm birthday wishes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday thanked his counterparts from Bhutan, New Zealand, and Dominica, as well as the President of Guyana, for extending warm wishes on his 75th birthday. Expressing gratitude to Guyana President Irfaan Ali, PM Mo...

September 17, 2025 5:49 PM

PM Modi calls for jointness, self-reliance at Armed Forces’ Combined Commanders’ Meet

The Combined Commanders’ Conference (CCC) 2025 was held in Kolkata, West Bengal, from September 15 to 17. The apex-level forum of the Armed Forces brought together senior leadership from the Ministry of Defence and the three Services to shape the f...

September 17, 2025 5:24 PM

Fed expected to cut rates, update views of Trump economic plan with new projections

The most politically charged U.S. Federal Reserve meeting in years wraps up on Wednesday with broad expectations for a quarter-percentage-point interest rate cut that may spark dissents from some policymakers who feel it is too small and too late and...

September 17, 2025 5:04 PM

New India does not fear nuclear threats, says PM Modi in Dhar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded the Indian armed forces for Operation Sindoor, asserting that the strikes “brought Pakistan to its knees in the blink of an eye” and declaring that the “New India” does not fear nuclear threats...

September 17, 2025 2:41 PM

World leaders hail PM Modi on his 75th birthday, highlight India’s global influence

Global leaders joined in celebrating Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday, with US President Donald Trump leading the tributes through a personal phone call on Tuesday. During the conversation, the two leaders discussed key global issues, ...

September 17, 2025 11:25 AM

India aims to be global maritime leader by 2047, says Sonowal

India is targeting global leadership in the maritime sector by 2047 with investments worth ₹80 lakh crore, creation of 1.5 crore jobs and a strong push for green shipping under the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and ...