PM Modi also drew a parallel between the spirit witnessed during Operation Sindoor and the nationwide response to the 150th anniversary of the national song Vande Mataram.
For the first time, Indian-bred dogs are being trained for complex missions such as helicopter slithering and river rafting at the National Training Centre for Dogs (NTCD) in Tekanpur, Madhya Pradesh.
The prime minister also lauded the efforts of the paramilitary forces — BSF and CRPF — to induct Indian dog breeds in their units
"Our festivals and celebrations keep India's culture alive. Chhath Puja is a sacred festival that comes after Diwali. This grand festival dedicated to the Sun God is very special," PM Modi remarked.
In his monthly Mann Ki Baat address, Modi said the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) was established by Keshav Baliram Hedgewar on Vijayadashmi in 1925 to free the country from intellectual slavery and its journey since has been as remarkable and unprecedented as it is inspiring.
"During this monsoon season, natural disasters are testing the country. In the last few weeks, we have witnessed massive havoc caused by floods and landslides. Homes torn apart, fields submerged, and entire families destroyed.
The edible oil import in 2023-24 (November-October) was lower at $15.9 billion compared with $16.7 billion in the previous fiscal. However, India’s edible oil bill has risen by nearly 60 percent over the last five years.
Speaking in his monthly Mann Ki Baat address, Modi encouraged people to honor and respect the resilience of women, noting their increasing participation across sectors. He said these women will share their journeys and experiences through his social media platforms, which have millions of followers across X, YouTube, and Instagram.
Speaking during his monthly Mann ki Baat broadcast, Modi highlighted the EC's commitment to modernizing and strengthening the election process over time.
Cybercrime fraud earnings have soared to an average payout of Rs 5 lakh per fraud in 2023-24 from Rs 3.8 lakh in 2018-19
In the 115th Mann Ki Baat session, PM Modi raised awareness about the alarming "Digital Arrest" scam targeting citizens. He advised everyone to stay vigilant and protect themselves from this new digital fraud. Stay informed to stay safe!
PM Modi, addressing his 'countrymen', described the occasion as "emotional," highlighting how "Mann Ki Baat" has become a unique platform celebrating the spirit of India and the collective strength of its people.
Earlier today, he spoke to the Indian Cricket Team on the phone to congratulate the players for their T20 World Cup win against South Africa, officials said.PM Modi congratulated Rohit Sharma for his "splendid captaincy" and praised Virat Kohli for his performance in the final match.
Amarnath Yatra Highlights: Nearly 15,000 people paid obeisance on Sunday at the holy cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas on the second day of the annual pilgrimage, according to officials.
The last 'Mann Ki Baat' broadcast aired on February 25 before taking a break for the Lok Sabha elections.
The vintage-styled interactive radio show has magnified PM Modi's popularity not just as the Prime Minister but also as a mentor, counsellor, and above all, a friend.
During the 110th episode of the program, he mentioned the likelihood of the Model Code of Conduct being implemented in March, similar to the procedure during the previous elections
Prime Minister Narendra Modi encourages sharing creations, including 'bhajans,' related to the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on social media with the hashtag Shri Ram Bhajan, fostering a collective expression of emotions and devotion.
BJP president JP Nadda has conveyed to party MPs, MLAs, state unit presidents, and chief ministers that, as part of the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra programme, PM Modi will interact with recipients of central government schemes and "share his Mann Ki Baat" weekly on Saturdays.
Varsha from Karnataka's Chamarajanagar started using the fibre of banana stems to manufacture a variety of products such as mats, mobile stands, pen stands, hats and fridge covers.
Akhilesh Mishra, CEO of BlueKraft, led his team to meet President Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
A special study conducted by SBI and IIM-Bengaluru has analyzed the impact of 105 episodes of PM Modi’s Mann Ki Baat in last 9 years in a report titled ‘9 Years of Mann Ki Baat: Transforming People, Policies & Governance’
Global leaders, including Elon Musk and Ray Dalio, have praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his connect with the people, efforts to improve the business environment, and visionary leadership.
PM Modi said India is the mother of democracy and "we consider our democratic ideals as paramount and our Constitution supreme".