Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media to extend greetings to the people on the start of the sacred Jagannath Rath Yatra in Odisha. He prayed that the blessings of Lord Jagannath, an avatar of Lord Vishnu, continue to be bestowed upon them. The annual Rath Yatra is one of the most significant festivals in India and is celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion. This year, the event will be held for two days due to specific celestial arrangements.
The annual Jagannath Rath Yatra in Odisha's Puri began on Sunday and top leaders including President Droupadi Murmu, PM Narendra Modi, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee extended their best wishes to the nation on this auspicious occasion. The President prayed for everyone's happiness and prosperity while the PM and Vice President sought blessings from Mahaprabhu Jagannath. The Chief Minister also promised to commence Rath Yatra from the newly built Jagannath Dham in Digha next year.
Sunita Kejriwal, wife of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, releases a video exposing the plot behind her husband's arrest. She claims that an NDA MP falsely accused Kejriwal of corruption after his son was arrested by ED. Sunita urges the public to support her "kattar imaandar" husband and questions the actions of Modi government in this political conspiracy.
After winning the T20 World Cup 2024 title against South Africa, the Indian cricket team received a special water salute upon their return to Mumbai. The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, also hosted the team for breakfast where they had memorable conversations about their experiences during the tournament. Excitement and craze for the team can be seen all over social media as they prepare for a victory parade and ceremony at the Wankhede Stadium.
The Indian cricket team, fresh of their win at the Men's T20 World Cup, arrived back in India to a grand welcome from fans and a special jersey reveal. The jersey features a second star above the BCCI logo, signifying India's second T20 World Cup victory, along with the word "champions" boldly displayed on the front. The team will also meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and participate in a victory parade before a ceremony at the Wankhede Stadium. This celebration is a symbol of the team's hard-fought victory and their perseverance in achieving their goal.
On the 123rd birth anniversary of Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid tribute to the nationalist leader. Shah said that every Indian is indebted to Mookerjee for his tireless efforts towards the unity and integrity of the country. Mookerjee was also remembered for his resignation from Jawaharlal Nehru's cabinet and the founding of Jana Sangh, which later became the ideological parent organization of the BJP.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the Delhi-Faridabad Metro Line which extends the existing Green Line to Indraprastha. This will provide hassle-free and affordable travel for around two lakh daily commuters between Delhi and Faridabad. The total cost of the project is approximately Rs. 2,500 crore, with contributions from the Haryana government, the Centre, and Delhi Metro. This nine-station elevated corridor is 95% indigenously built, providing a safe, quick, and sustainable transport option for residents. The Haryana Chief Minister has expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister for this development, and also announced plans for connecting Gurgaon with Faridabad via Metro.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulates Keir Starmer, leader of the UK's Labour Party, on their decisive victory in the general elections. Modi also acknowledges the outgoing Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, for his leadership and efforts in strengthening the partnership between India and the UK. The news serves as a reminder of the strong bilateral relations between the two countries.
A bipartisan group of US lawmakers, including former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, visited India to meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the revered Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama. This visit has angered China, which warned the US officials to refrain from meeting the Dalai Lama. The US delegation's engagement with the exiled Tibetan leader sends a strong message to China at a time when Sino-US and Indo-China relations are strained. The US is expected to pass the Resolve Tibet Act soon, showing support for Tibet's right to self-determination.
During a meeting in his Parliament office, Prime Minister Narendra Modi warmly interacted with five Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) MPs, led by party chief Chirag Paswan. Modi showed genuine interest in each MP's background and goals as politicians, earning praise from the attendees. He also mentioned the late Shri Ram Vilas Paswan and his valuable contributions, while expressing his support for Chirag and the LJP in their pursuit of public service.