Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media to thank cricketer Ravindra Jadeja for his exceptional performances in T20 matches. This comes after Jadeja announced his retirement from T20 Internationals following India's victory in the T20 World Cup 2024. Modi praised Jadeja for his all-rounder skills and wished him the best for his future endeavors.
After a three-month hiatus due to the Model Code of Conduct for the election, Prime Minister Narendra Modi brought back his popular radio show, Mann Ki Baat. In its 111th episode, he highlighted the unique and diverse contributions of communities in India, from Kerala's Karthumbi umbrellas to Andhra Pradesh's Araku coffee to Kashmir's snow peas. He also congratulated the 65 crore voters and everyone involved in the successful execution of the world's largest election. Here are 10 things he spoke about in the episode.
After India's T20 World Cup win against South Africa, the UP Police awarded a "life-term" to the Indian cricket team for "breaking South African hearts". The match, which was filled with celebratory scenes and messages from fans, saw India clinch their first ICC title in 11 years. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu also congratulated the team, while two of India's greatest cricketers, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, announced their T20I retirements.
The BJP has instructed its members in Hyderabad to arrange for large TVs and LED screens at community centres for public viewing of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's popular 'Mann Ki Baat' programme, which returns on June 30 after a break due to the model code of conduct. The party's general secretary, Dugyala Pradeep Kumar, urged party workers to invite prominent personalities and intellectuals to watch the programme together. 'Mann Ki Baat' is broadcasted on the last Sunday of every month via various channels and has gained widespread following.
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has ordered an investigation into the recent roof collapse at Terminal 1 of Delhi's IGIA. The probe will be supervised by the aviation safety regulator DGCA, and all airports in India will undergo a structural inspection. The incident at Delhi's airport, which resulted in one death and multiple injuries, has led to the suspension of flight operations from Terminal 1 and impact across the network of major airline IndiGo. The situation is being monitored by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to integrate caste-based census with the national decadal census. This comes after the Tamil Nadu Assembly passed a unanimous resolution for the same. The Chief Minister emphasized the importance of caste-based data for framing policies and targeting interventions for the socio-economic development of underprivileged sections of society. He also highlighted the lack of contemporary data on socio-economic and educational status of various castes and communities, making it necessary to conduct a caste-based census.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was visited by two special little girls in his office in Parliament on Wednesday, bringing joy and a smile to his face. Dressed in matching lilac frocks, the two girls recited a poem for PM Modi, who lovingly embraced them and commended their touching gesture. The girls were the granddaughters of Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya, who had brought them along for his meeting with the Prime Minister. PM Modi's fondness for children was once again evident as he shared a video of the heartwarming moment on his Instagram handle.
In his message on 'International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking', Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah congratulated the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) for their successful efforts in combating drug addiction. He highlighted the government's 'zero tolerance' policy towards drugs and emphasized the need for public participation in this fight. The data released by the Ministry of Home Affairs shows a significant increase in seizures, arrests, and cases registered against those involved in the illegal drug trade under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
One terrorist has been killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district on Wednesday. The encounter took place in the Gandoh area and was confirmed by a top police official. This comes after a series of terror-related incidents in the state, including the killing of two terrorists in Baramulla district earlier this month. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has directed security agencies to work in a mission mode and ensure coordinated responses. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also recently chaired a high-level meeting to assess the current security landscape in the region.
Om Birla has been elected as the Lok Sabha Speaker for the second consecutive time, making him the first BJP leader to serve in this coveted position for two terms. The election was conducted by voice vote, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Leader of the Opposition in the Lower House, Rahul Gandhi, congratulating him after he assumed the post. The NDA's majority was in favor of Birla, with 297 MPs voting for him, while the Opposition's candidate, Congress MP K. Suresh, received 232 votes. This is a significant win for the BJP and Birla, who have worked to gain the support of opposition parties for his candidacy.