Odisha man devotes life to collecting notes bearing PM Modi’s birthdate

IANS | September 16, 2025 10:14 PM

Balangir (Odisha), Sep 16 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi turns 75 on September 17, citizens across the country are finding heartfelt ways to express their admiration. In Odisha’s Balangir town, one such admirer has turned his respect into a lifelong passion project.

Ajay Alok recalls first meeting with Modi, says PM’s motto of ‘nation first’ unchanged in 25 years

IANS | September 16, 2025 10:04 PM

New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) A day ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday, BJP national spokesperson Ajay Alok shared a personal anecdote from his early days as a doctor, recalling his first meeting with Modi in 1998 and highlighting how the Prime Minister’s guiding principle of “serving the nation” has remained unchanged for more than two decades.

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.