Indian Prime Ministers

Was offered support to enter race for PM post, but declined, claims Gadkari

Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday said a political leader once offered to support him if he were to enter the race for the Prime Minister's post, but he declined the offer stating that he did not nurse that ambition. "I remember one incident -- I would not name anyone -- that person said 'if you are going to become prime minister, we will support you," Gadkari said at a journalism awards function here, without specifying when the conversation took place. "But, I asked why you should support me, and why should I take your support. To become the prime minister is not the aim in my life. I am loyal to my conviction and my organisation, and I am not going to compromise for any post because my conviction is foremost for me," the senior BJP leader added. In his speech, Gadkari underlined the importance of ethics in both journalism and politics. Recalling a meeting with a senior CPI functionary, Gadkari said he told the communist leader that late A B Bardhan was among the tallest

Sadbhavna Diwas 2024: All you need to know about Rajiv Gandhi's birthday

Every year, 20th August is observed as Sadbhavana Diwas or Harmony Day to celebrate India's Former PM, Rajiv Gandhi's birthday. This day serves as a reminder of his vision for a peaceful India

PM Modi receives ceremonial Guard of Honour in Vienna, signs guestbook

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that it was the first bilateral visit of Prime Minister Modi to Austria

PM Modi gets warm welcome from members of Indian diaspora in Moscow

PM Modi greeted members of the Indian diaspora, who were outside The Carlton Hotel to welcome him, shaking hands and interacting with the children

First day of 18th LS session: Country needs responsible Oppn, says PM Modi

Modi, Shah among other MPs take oath amid sloganeering by Opposition

Lok Sabha elections 2024: A look at India's longest-serving Prime Ministers

If Prime Minister Modi leads the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) to another victory, he will join an elite group of Prime Ministers who have served India for over a decade

Nehru's 60th Death Anniversary: Inspiring quotes by India's First PM

As an official, executive, freedom fighter, writer and scholar, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru has led an exemplary life in every field. He passed away in Delhi on May 27, 1964

Govt follows Ram Rajya principles; spends revenue on welfare: PM Modi

Urges tax officials to draw inspiration from Lord Ram's life

Lal Bahadur Shastri Death Anniversary: 10 quotes by India's second PM

India remembers its second Prime Minister, Lal Bahadur Shastri, on his 58th death anniversary today. His notable slogan, "Jai Jawan Jai Kisan," uniting soldier and farmer resonates across ages

Modi most successful Indian PM, greatest global leader, says Mukesh Ambani

Narendra Modi is India's most successful Prime Minister and the greatest global leader of current generation, billionaire Mukesh Ambani said on Wednesday as he flaunted his group Reliance Industries' Gujarati heritage and its over USD 150 billion (Rs 12 lakh crore) investment in last 10 years. With Prime Minister Modi on the dias, Ambani termed the biennial Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit -- which was conceived when Modi was chief minister of the state two decades back -- as "the most prestigious investor summit in the world". "Our beloved leader who has emerged as the greatest global leader of our times. And he is Shri Narendrabhai Modi, the most successful Prime Minister in India's history," said the head of India's most valuable company Reliance Industries Ltd. He went on to state that when Modi speaks, the whole world not only listens but applauds. "My friends abroad ask me: What is the meaning of the slogan that millions of Indians are chanting: Modi hai to Mumkin Hai? I tell th

PM Modi to inaugurate Maharishi Valmiki International Airport Ayodhya Dham

The Ayodhya airport, spread over an area of 6,500 square metres, will be inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi on December 30. The airport is being named after Valmiki, the author of Ramayana

PMBJP achieves generic medicines sales of Rs 1,000 crore this year

The government on Wednesday said the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) achieved a landmark of selling generic medicines worth Rs 1,000 crore this year. A total savings of about Rs 5,000 crore was made by people who purchased medicines from the Jan Aushadhi Kendras, which is present in more than 785 districts across the country, an official release said. Around Rs 25,000 crore have been saved through this scheme in the last nine years and there has been more than 100 times growth in the number of such kendras, which were only 80 in 2014 and have now grown to almost 10,000 covering almost all districts in the country, it added. The government has set a target to open 25,000 Janaushadhi Kendras across the country by March 2026, and online applications have been called for opening of new Janaushadhi Kendras across all districts, the statement said. The product basket of PMBJP comprises 1,963 medicines and 293 surgical devices covering all major therapeutic groups s

India will be grateful to Shekhawat for his exemplary leadership: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tributes to former Rajasthan chief minister and vice president Bhairon Singh Shekhawat on his 100th birth anniversary, saying India will always be grateful to him for his exemplary leadership and efforts towards its progress. "Today is a very special day - it is the 100th birth anniversary of the respected statesman Shri Bhairon Singh Shekhawat Ji. India will always be grateful to him for his exemplary leadership and efforts towards our nation's progress," Modi said on X. The prime minister also recalled the respect Shekhawat enjoyed across the political divide. He was someone who was liked across the political spectrum and by people from all walks of life, Modi said, sharing his old pictures with him. Shekhawat was the BJP's first chief minister in Rajasthan and is credited with building the party to prominence in the western state.He was elected the country's vice president in 2002. Personable, friendly and politically astute, Shekhawa

SBI Pradhan Mantri e-Mudra Loan: How to apply, eligibility, features, more

SBI has an e-Mudra loan facility for small businesses to help them grow in the market. This loan offers easy credits to those involved in sectors like manufacturing, trade and service

Some seen, some hidden: Landmark moments in old Parliament's history

If the walls of Parliament could speak they would reveal the many events in the House - some seen, some hidden; much heard, but much left unsaid

Rajasthan elections: People will make Mission 156 a success, says CM Gehlot

CM Ashok Gehlot calls PM Narendra Modi "arrogant" for assuming his return to the position next year and slams BJP for wiping out the names of historical figures

Abusive words against PM derogatory, not seditious, says Karnataka HC

The Karnataka High Court has said abusive words used against the Prime Minister was derogatory and irresponsible but it does not constitute sedition, while quashing a case of sedition against a school management. Justice Hemant Chandangoudar, at the Kalburgi bench of the High Court, quashed the FIR filed by the New Town Police Station, Bidar, against Allauddin, Abdul Khaleq, Mohammed Bilal Inamdar and Mohammed Mehatab, all management persons of Shaheen School in Bidar. The court said the ingredients of Section 153(A) (causing disharmony between religious groups) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) are not found in the case. "The utterance of the abusive words that the Prime Minister should be hit with footwear is not only derogatory, but is irresponsible. The constructive criticism of the government policy is permissible, but the Constitutional functionaries cannot be insulted for having taken a policy decision, for which, certain section of the people may have objection," Justice ...

India to host SCO virtual Summit tomorrow; Everything you need to know

India is facilitating the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in a virtual format. The theme of the summit is 'Towards a secure SCO'. India joined the SCO in 2005

Nehru Memorial Museum and Library Society renamed; Rajnath backs decision

Nehru Memorial Museum and Library Society has been renamed as the Prime Ministers' Museum and Library Society to make the institution's memory more democratic in its representation of the leaders

PM of a nation of 1.5 bn deserves respect everywhere: Sam Pitroda

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's historic trip to the US on an Official State visit, Congress leader Sam Pitroda has said that the premier of the world's most populous nation deserves respect everywhere and he is "proud" of it. Pitroda, the chairperson of the Indian Overseas Congress, is currently accompanying Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on his three-city six-day US tour. While Gandhi has focused on his alternate vision of India as against that of the ruling BJP and has been highly critical of Prime Minister Modi-led government, he has supported the ruling party's foreign policy stands on issues like the war in Ukraine and China. He (Gandhi) knows where we (India) are doing something right, we are all for it. And you see, someone told me that, the Indian Prime Minister is getting a lot of reception. And I said I'm happy about it because, at the end of the day, he's also my prime minister. But let's not make a mistake. He's getting reception because he's India's prime ministe