Prime Minister Narendra Modi used his Independence Day 2025 Red Fort address to underline India’s drive for self-reliance, including in space. He said the country is working toward building its own space station and highlighted the role of more than 300 local startups powering India’s space sector as India pushes toward Viksit Bharat.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced ex gratia compensation for victims of a tragic road accident in Uttarakhand’s Tehri Garhwal district. The next of kin of those who died will receive Rs 2 lakh, while injured people will get Rs 50,000. The crash reportedly claimed eight lives, prompting the immediate announcement for support.
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A top South Korean business delegation met Prime Minister Narendra Modi to explore deeper expansion in India. Samsung and LG indicated fresh investment plans, while SK Hynix is considering setting up a chip facility. Hyundai, meanwhile, is set to develop electric mobility solutions tailored for India’s market, boosting bilateral trade momentum.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the high voter turnout in West Bengal’s first phase of assembly elections, highlighting strong participation from young voters and women. He credited the Election Commission for conducting polling that was largely peaceful. Modi also suggested that the turnout reflects voters’ desire for change in the state, framing it as momentum going into subsequent phases.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal to vote in the 2026 Assembly elections, calling participation a sacred democratic duty. He urged young people and women to show up in large numbers. Polling began on the same day in both states, with vote counting scheduled for May 4.
India has signed an agreement to bring its Unified Payments Interface UPI to Israel after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit. The move signals a major push to take India’s instant digital payments rails beyond borders, potentially enabling smoother money transfers and payments between consumers and merchants in both countries.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi sharply criticized Congress, DMK, Trinamool Congress and the Samajwadi Party for defeating a bill meant to fast-track women’s reservation. He said the legislation would still be implemented eventually, and argued that parties opposing it would pay politically at the ballot box, particularly with women voters. The remarks signal a renewed push for the quota ahead of elections.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi says his jhalmuri stop in Jhargram rattled Trinamool Congress, using the moment to underline public anger over TMC’s governance, corruption, and inefficiency. He promises sweets and jhalmuri distribution across Bengal if the BJP forms the government on May 4. Modi also assured Hindu refugee families protection and faster citizenship processing.
India’s ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra says PM Modi and President Trump share a deep, trust-based relationship that is translating into practical cooperation. He points to expanding work across defense, trade, and critical minerals, arguing the partnership supports India’s transformation agenda toward Viksit Bharat 2047 and aims to lift growth and prosperity.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi handed out more than 61,000 appointment letters at the 18th Rozgar Mela, framing the move as part of a wider push for employment. He linked job creation to reforms, rising foreign investment and India’s expanding trade and mobility agreements, saying they can help skilled youth access global opportunities.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India may play a diplomatic role in bringing peace amid the West Asia crisis. He indicated New Delhi could help initiate peace efforts while Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged both sides to end the conflict and is pursuing a balanced approach, signalling potential engagement without taking sides.
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