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No political leader could match his 25-year tenure as CM and PM: HM Shah in Vadnagar, PM Modi’s birthplace

IANS | September 17, 2026 1:54 PM

Vadnagar, Sep 17 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that no political leader in independent India has completed 25 years tenure, serving as the head of state government and the Union government, while highlighting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s political journey during an event in Vadnagar, his birthplace.

India goes for big push towards self-reliance in semiconductors

IANS | September 17, 2026 1:38 PM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) India’s semiconductor story has advanced rapidly in a short period. In 2021, the country had no commercial chip plant. By 2026, 12 units have been approved, and five are in production. Students across hundreds of colleges are now designing chips. Semicon 2.0 is the natural next chapter in this account. It does not begin afresh -- it takes a functioning ecosystem and completes it, according to a factsheet issued by the government on Wednesday on the occasion of the 'SEMICON India 2026' event.

Prez Putin extends birthday wishes to PM Modi; lauds his contribution to strengthening India-Russia ties

IANS | September 17, 2026 1:25 PM

Moscow, Sep 17 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday extended wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday and lauded his contribution to strengthening the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between the two nations.

Bengaluru horror: Kolkata nurse attacked with acid, machete by estranged husband in full public view; critical

IANS | September 17, 2026 1:06 PM

Bengaluru, Sep 17 (IANS) A 26-year-old nurse was allegedly attacked with acid and subsequently assaulted with a machete by her husband in full public view near Narayana Clinic in J.P. Nagar Third Phase on Thursday morning. The victim, identified as Madhumita, is currently undergoing treatment at an ICU facility in a private hospital and her condition is reported to be critical.

PV Sindhu pens birthday wish for PM Modi, recalls sharing ice-cream with him

IANS | September 17, 2026 1:01 PM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Double Olympic medallist shuttler PV Sindhu extended warm greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday, recalling fond memories of sharing an ice cream with him and also praised his vision for the transformation of Indian sports.

US, Japan extend warm birthday wishes to PM Modi, hail deepening partnership with India

IANS | September 17, 2026 12:58 PM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Several foreign diplomats and missions in New Delhi on Thursday extended warm wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday, while reflecting the close bond and enduring partnership India shares with countries worldwide under his leadership.

98-year-old BJP veteran Makhanlal Sarkar greets PM Modi on birthday; recalls his long political journey

IANS | September 17, 2026 12:52 PM

Kolkata, Sep 17 (IANS) Makhanlal Sarkar, one of the most senior and early workers of the BJP in West Bengal, on Thursday extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and praised him for overcoming challenges on both the international and domestic fronts while continuing to move forward.

All measures to protect trade and economic interests under consideration: India on US’ Russia sanctions bill

IANS | September 17, 2026 12:10 PM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) India on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring energy security for its 1.4 million people after the US Congress cleared a legislation, providing for tariffs of up to 100 per cent on goods from major buyers of Russian energy.

SEMICON India 2026: PM Modi highlights chip, fintech, logistics progress amid global trust

IANS | September 17, 2026 12:07 PM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India's economic growth and rising global confidence in the country were reflected in developments across sectors, including semiconductor, fintech and logistics.

CM Fadnavis welcomes Jarange Patil ending hunger strike, says 12 out of his 13 demands accepted

IANS | September 17, 2026 12:02 PM

Sambhajinagar, Sep 17 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday expressed relief and satisfaction after Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil ended his hunger strike on its 20th day.

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No political leader could match his 25-year tenure as CM and PM: HM Shah in Vadnagar, PM Modi’s birthplace

India goes for big push towards self-reliance in semiconductors

Prez Putin extends birthday wishes to PM Modi; lauds his contribution to strengthening India-Russia ties

Bengaluru horror: Kolkata nurse attacked with acid, machete by estranged husband in full public view; critical

PV Sindhu pens birthday wish for PM Modi, recalls sharing ice-cream with him

US, Japan extend warm birthday wishes to PM Modi, hail deepening partnership with India

98-year-old BJP veteran Makhanlal Sarkar greets PM Modi on birthday; recalls his long political journey

All measures to protect trade and economic interests under consideration: India on US’ Russia sanctions bill

SEMICON India 2026: PM Modi highlights chip, fintech, logistics progress amid global trust

CM Fadnavis welcomes Jarange Patil ending hunger strike, says 12 out of his 13 demands accepted

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