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'Secured our future': Nalasopara family hails pension scheme on PM Modi’s birthday

IANS | September 17, 2025 2:44 PM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) On the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday, families across India are expressing their gratitude for the life-changing impact of the Central government schemes. Among them is the Dubey family from Nalasopara in Maharashtra's Palghar district, who shared how the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) has become a pillar of financial security for their future.

India’s GDP to grow 6.5 pc in FY26, up from previous estimates despite tariff concerns: Report

IANS | September 17, 2025 2:38 PM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) India’s economy is set to grow faster at 6.5 per cent in FY2026, up from the previous expectation of 6 per cent, due to GST reforms that will cushion the blow from steep US import tariffs, a report said on Wednesday.

PM Modi thanks 'friend' Albanese for birthday greetings, bats for solidifying India-Australia ties

IANS | September 17, 2025 2:33 PM

Canberra/New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed his gratitude to Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese for extending greetings on his 75th birthday, asserting that he is looking forward to further strengthening the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and the close people-to-people ties.

Discipline, dedication, deep knowledge are qualities that made him a leader who would take India to new heights: Defence Minister Singh

IANS | September 17, 2025 2:20 PM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) As the world celebrates the birthday of Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday praised the Prime Minister’s extraordinary qualities, saying that "God has sent him on Earth with a purpose." Recalling his early days with PM Modi, Singh lauded his imaginative capabilities, deep empathy, and emotional intelligence.

On PM Modi’s 75th birthday, remembering his spiritual journey to Kailash Mansarovar

IANS | September 17, 2025 2:07 PM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) ‘Kailash Mansarovar Yatra: A Journey of Grit and Glory’ - is how the religious pilgrimage of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the sacred Mount Kailash in 1988 is being remembered on his 75th birthday.

PM Modi should continue to serve when independent India turns 100: Mukesh Ambani

IANS | September 17, 2025 2:03 PM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi should continue to serve when independent India turns 100, said industrialist Mukesh Ambani, while extending wishes on PM’s 75th birthday on Wednesday.

Under PM Modi’s leadership, New India has become an inspiration for world: CM Yogi

IANS | September 17, 2025 2:00 PM

Lucknow, Sep 17 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday launched the 'Seva Pakhwada 2025' in Lucknow to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday.

Centre releases over Rs 342 crore to strengthen rural local bodies in Tamil Nadu, Assam

IANS | September 17, 2025 1:59 PM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) The Centre on Wednesday released more than Rs 342 crore for rural local bodies in Tamil Nadu and Assam, as part of the 15th Finance Commission's (XV FC) Untied Grants for FY26.

GST reforms to lower 3 kilowatts rooftop solar system prices by up to Rs 10,500

IANS | September 17, 2025 1:53 PM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) The GST rationalisation, which lower rates across the renewable energy value chain from 12 per cent to 5 per cent, will make rooftop solar systems more affordable for households, bringing down the price of a typical 3 kilowatts (kW) rooftop system by about Rs 9,000–10,500, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy said on Wednesday.

PM Modi calls for Swadeshi revival, urges citizens to buy Made in India products

IANS | September 17, 2025 1:45 PM

Dhar, Sep 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday made a passionate appeal to the people of India to adopt Swadeshi products and strengthen the nation’s self-reliance.

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'Secured our future': Nalasopara family hails pension scheme on PM Modi’s birthday

India’s GDP to grow 6.5 pc in FY26, up from previous estimates despite tariff concerns: Report

PM Modi thanks 'friend' Albanese for birthday greetings, bats for solidifying India-Australia ties

Discipline, dedication, deep knowledge are qualities that made him a leader who would take India to new heights: Defence Minister Singh

On PM Modi’s 75th birthday, remembering his spiritual journey to Kailash Mansarovar

PM Modi should continue to serve when independent India turns 100: Mukesh Ambani

Under PM Modi’s leadership, New India has become an inspiration for world: CM Yogi

Centre releases over Rs 342 crore to strengthen rural local bodies in Tamil Nadu, Assam

GST reforms to lower 3 kilowatts rooftop solar system prices by up to Rs 10,500

PM Modi calls for Swadeshi revival, urges citizens to buy Made in India products

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