India, Aug. 19 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today has approved the proposal of Airports Authority of India (AAI) for development of Green Field Airport at Kota-Bundi (Rajasthan) at an estimated cost of Rs.1507.00 Crore. Kota, situated on the banks of the Chambal River, is recognised as the industrial capital of Rajasthan. In addition, Kota is renowned as the Educational C...
India, Aug. 19 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today has approved construction of 6-Lane Access-Controlled Capital Region Ring Road (Bhubaneswar Bypass - 110.875 km) in Odisha on Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM) at a total capital cost of Rs.8307.74 crore. Currently, connectivity between Rameshwar to Tangi on existing National Highway experience significant congestion due to high t...
India, Aug. 19 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi interacted with Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla in New Delhi yesterday. Reflecting on the transformative experience of space travel, the Prime Minister remarked that after undertaking such a significant journey, one must feel a change and he sought to understand how astronauts perceive and experience this transformation. Responding to the Prime Minister, Shubhanshu Shukla stated that t...
India, Aug. 19 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi paid tributes to Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur Ji on his birth anniversary. Shri Modi said that Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur Ji is admired for his exemplary efforts in developing Tripura. His passion for public service, commitment to empowering the poor and dedication to social upliftment continue to inspire us greatly, Shri Modi further added. The Pr...
India, Aug. 19 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Prime Minister - As you all have returned after undertaking such an extraordinary journey... Shubhanshu Shukla - Yes, Sir. Prime Minister - You must be experiencing something different. I mean to say, what do you feel? Shubhanshu Shukla - Sir, when we go up there, the atmosphere, the environment is entirely different. There is no gravity. Prime Minister - So, as far as the seating arrangement is concerned, does it ...
India, Aug. 19 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has shared an article highlights the government's landmark initiatives, such as the National Critical Minerals Mission, Mission Sudarshan Chakra, Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, National Deep Water Exploration and more, which are propelling India as the fastest-growing economy and driving the nation's journey towards Viksit Bharat. Responding to the article written by Union Minister...
India, Aug. 19 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Today, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi received Mr Wang Yi, Member of the Politburo of the Communist Party and Foreign Minister of China. Mr. Wang Yi handed over message and invitation from President Xi to Prime Minister for the SCO Summit being held in Tianjin. He also shared his positive assessment of bilateral meeting with EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar and 24th Meeting of the Special Representatives, which he co-chaired ...
India, Aug. 19 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Officer Trainees of the 2024 Batch of Indian Foreign Service (IFS) called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi at his residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg earlier today. There are 33 IFS Officer Trainees in the 2024 batch from different States and UTs. Prime Minister discussed the current multipolar world and India's unique role as a Vishwabandhu, ensuring friendship with everyone. He cited instances of how India has e...
India, Aug. 19 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, paid floral tributes to Dr Shanker Dayal Sharma, former President of India, today (August 19, 2025) at Rashtrapati Bhavan on his birth anniversary. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....
India, Aug. 19 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Officer Trainees of Indian Foreign Service (2024 Batch) called on the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (August 19, 2025). Addressing the officers, the President congratulated them for joining the Indian Foreign Service and said that as they embark upon their journey, they should carry with them the values of our civilizational wisdom - peace, pluralism, non-violence, and dialogue....