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Chhattisgarh: PMMY changing lives, local entrepreneurs scale new heights; beneficiaries thank PM Modi on birthday

IANS | September 17, 2025 3:32 PM

Balrampur, Sep 17 (IANS) In Chhattisgarh’s Balrampur district, the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) is transforming lives and empowering local entrepreneurs to scale new heights. On the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday, two small business owners, Vinesh Pal and Amit Kesar,i on Wednesday shared their inspiring success stories and expressed heartfelt gratitude to him for launching a scheme that has redefined their livelihoods.

Aman Gupta thanks PM Modi for redefining leadership

IANS | September 17, 2025 3:25 PM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Consumer tech company boAt co-founder Aman Gupta on Wednesday shared a post on social media platform X, praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s dedication and work ethic.

J&K L-G distributes fruits to patients in Srinagar hospital to foster selfless service on PM’s birthday

IANS | September 17, 2025 3:20 PM

Srinagar, Sep 17 (IANS) To foster selfless service on 'Sewa Pakhwada' on Wednesday, Jammu and Kashmir Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha distributed fruits to patients in a hospital in Srinagar city.

PM SVANidhi scheme brought my business back on track: MP beneficiary expresses gratitude on PM's birthday

IANS | September 17, 2025 3:14 PM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) On the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday, beneficiaries of various central welfare schemes across India are expressing their gratitude. Among them is Mohammad Wasim Khan, an electrical technician and motor rewinding expert from Khandwa, who credits the PM SVANidhi Yojana for transforming his life and reviving his family’s legacy business.

'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.

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Chhattisgarh: PMMY changing lives, local entrepreneurs scale new heights; beneficiaries thank PM Modi on birthday

Aman Gupta thanks PM Modi for redefining leadership

J&K L-G distributes fruits to patients in Srinagar hospital to foster selfless service on PM’s birthday

PM SVANidhi scheme brought my business back on track: MP beneficiary expresses gratitude on PM's birthday

'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

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