Rome, Sep 17 (IANS) Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday extended warm wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his birthday, wishing him health and energy to continue leading India towards a bright future and further strengthening ties between the two nations. Sharing a photo with PM Modi on X, Meloni stated, “Happy 75th birthday to the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. His strength, his determination, and his ability to lead millions of people are a source of inspiration.” “W…

Dhaka, Sep 17 (IANS) Bangladesh’s Awami League party asserted that the ongoing visit of the European Parliament’s Subcommittee on Human Rights to the country takes place amid increasingly egregious assaults on the nation’s hard-won democracy and the fundamental human rights of its people under the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government.The remarks were made during the ongoing visit of the EU’s five-member delegation to Bangladesh from September 16 to 18, which aims to analyse reforms and th…

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi turns 75, wishes are pouring in from across the nation, with people from all walks of life, farmers, women entrepreneurs, and small business owners, celebrating his leadership and extending heartfelt greetings. Among those who have come forward to express gratitude are the Lakhpati Didis, women whose lives have been transformed by government schemes aimed at financial independence and empowerment.In Dulhipur village of Uttar Pradesh’s Chan…

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Pakistan did not learn its lessons after being humiliated during the surgical strikes and Balakot airstrikes. While the surgical strikes were carried out post the Uri terror attack, Balakot was in retaliation for the Pulwama attack.The Balakot air strike conveyed a strong message as it was carried out inside Pakistan. Despite being humiliated twice, Pakistan did not learn its lessons and decided to indulge in a misadventure called Pahalgam, where 26 innocents were killed…

Ahmedabad, Sep 17 (IANS) Gujarat Minister Harsh Sanghavi inaugurated what is being billed as the world’s largest blood donation camp at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.The event, organised by the Akhil Bharatiya Terapanth Yuvak Parishad under the theme ‘Raktadan Amrit Mahotsav 2.0’, coincided with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday and the organisation’s 61st foundation day.Addressing the gathering, State Home Minister Sanghavi said the initiative was inspired by Pr…

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Women residents of Samanpur village in Kabirdham district are expressing heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for fulfilling their long-cherished dream of owning a safe and permanent home under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Gramin (PMAY-G).The scheme, launched by the Government of India under the Ministry of Rural Development, aims to provide brick and mortar houses with basic amenities to rural people living in ‘kutcha (temporary)’ homes or without she…

Kolkata, Sep 17 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre on Wednesday issued an orange alert for heavy rain in several districts of West Bengal over the next few days.According to the met department, thunderstorms are likely across South Bengal, including Kolkata, from Wednesday to Friday. Along with this, heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms is likely in East Burdwan, West Burdwan, Bankura, Birbhum, Murshidabad, and Purulia districts. Accordingly, an orange alert has been issued for these d…

Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 17 (IANS) Four-time Congress MP from Thiruvananthapuram, Shashi Tharoor, on Wednesday extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a gesture that might raise eyebrows, especially in his party, than others, given his earlier remarks, praising the PM, came under flak from annoyed fellow party members.Posting on social media platform X, Tharoor wrote: “Wishing Prime Minister @narendramodi a very happy birthday. May the year ahead be filled with good health,…

Patna, Sep 17 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday transferred Rs 5,000 as a direct financial assistance to construction workers across the state, a move being described in political circles as a major step ahead of the upcoming elections. The financial assistance was given on the occasion of Vishwakarma puja and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday.Under the Annual Clothing Assistance Scheme of the Bihar government, Rs 802.46 crore has been transferred to the bank accounts o…

Guwahati, Sep 17 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday highlighted the state government’s initiatives to promote skill development and livelihood generation in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), underscoring that the ongoing programmes are aimed at empowering youth and transforming the local economy.Sharing details on X, CM Sarma said the state has launched 15 new trades across 22 upgraded units, giving a fresh push to training standards in the region.Over the last f…