Devotees perform Ganga aarti in Prayagraj for PM Modi’s long life on eve of his 75th birthday

IANS | September 16, 2025 9:50 PM

Prayagraj, Sep 16 (IANS) As the country gears up to celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday on Wednesday (September 17), people across the country are expressing their affection and admiration in deeply spiritual and heartfelt ways. One such celebration unfolded on the banks of the Ganga in Prayagraj, where a grand Ganga Aarti was performed on Ram Ghat to pray for the Prime Minister’s long life and good health.

On PM Modi’s 75th birthday, Rajkot artists depict 75 schemes through Rangoli art

IANS | September 16, 2025 9:44 PM

Rajkot, Sep 16 (IANS) On the eve of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday, the city of Rajkot is witnessing a vibrant and artistic tribute in his honour. At the Gandhi Museum premises, a group of local artists and volunteers have come together to create 75 unique rangolis, each representing a major scheme or achievement of the Modi government.

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju recalls PM Modi's leadership during 'Operation Ganga'

IANS | September 16, 2025 9:21 PM

New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, on Tuesday, recounted his experience during "Operation Ganga" and credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's direct involvement for the successful evacuation of thousands of Indian students stranded in Ukraine at the outbreak of the war with Russia.

Every interaction with PM Modi filled with learning and inspiration: Uday Kotak

IANS | September 16, 2025 9:13 PM

New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares to celebrate his 75th birthday on September 17, Kotak Mahindra Bank director Uday Kotak on Tuesday shared a note on social media, calling every interaction with the Prime Minister “an experience filled with learning and inspiration.”

IIT Kharagpur study shows a steady decline in the country's forest health

IANS | September 16, 2025 8:58 PM

Kolkata, Sep 16 (IANS) India's forest health is steadily declining due to reduced photosynthetic efficiency, despite the country experiencing significant greening and contributing to global terrestrial carbon sequestration, a new study by IIT Kharagpur researchers has revealed.