Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Wayanad, Kerala, following the devastating landslide that claimed over 300 lives. He assured Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of full central government support and pledged that financial constraints would not hinder relief and rehabilitation efforts. PM Modi met survivors, undertook aerial and on-ground surveys, and chaired a review meeting to assess the situation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Wayanad on Saturday to assess the damage caused by landslides that killed over 300 people and review the relief and rehabilitation efforts. He will conduct an aerial survey of the affected areas, visit disaster-stricken sites, and hold a review meeting with officials.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep concern over the tragic landslides in Wayanad, Kerala, which claimed eight lives and left several injured and over a hundred people feared trapped. He announced ex-gratia payments for the deceased and injured, while also offering assistance from the Centre. Former Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi also extended condolences to the families of the victims and assured help in rescue efforts.
In his latest radio address ‘Mann Ki Baat’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the growth of khadi startups and the handloom industry, emphasizing the creation of employment opportunities, especially for women. He also highlighted the launch of the drug rehabilitation portal ‘Manas’ and praised the rising tiger population and increase in forest cover. PM Modi also mentioned the inclusion of Charaideo Maidam of Assam in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list, encouraging tourism to the site.
The 9th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog saw controversy erupt as West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee walked out, alleging her microphone was cut off after five minutes. Prime Minister Modi, chairing the meeting, emphasized the importance of states in achieving the ‘Viksit Bharat @ 2047’ vision. Several states, including those led by INDIA bloc parties, boycotted the meeting, highlighting the political divide.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair the 9th NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting today, focusing on making India a developed nation by 2047. Meanwhile, the DMK will hold protests in Tamil Nadu against the Union Government for alleged neglect in the 2024 budget. The India-Sri Lanka cricket series commences with a 3-match T20 and ODI series, featuring a new captain in Suryakumar Yadav for the T20 leg. Mumbai continues to experience heavy rainfall, with the IMD issuing a yellow alert for the city and surrounding areas.
India commemorates Kargil Vijay Diwas on July 26, marking the victory over Pakistan in the 1999 Kargil War. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the Kargil War Memorial to pay homage to the fallen soldiers and inaugurate the Shinkun La Tunnel Project. The day also serves as a reminder of the bravery and sacrifice of Indian soldiers in the face of adversity.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the Kargil War Memorial on July 26th, the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas. He will also virtually launch the Shinkun La Tunnel Project. Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi will appear in court in Lucknow for a defamation case. In the entertainment world, Celine Dion is set to perform at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Taiwan’s Formosa Petrochemical Corp plans to resume operations at its Mailiao refinery port on July 26th.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi graced the ‘Shubh Aashirwad’ ceremony of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant in Mumbai. The event, held at Jio World Centre, was attended by a constellation of dignitaries and celebrities, including Bollywood stars, politicians, and international personalities like Kim Kardashian. The wedding itself took place on Friday, and the ceremony served as a celebratory gathering to bless the newly married couple.
Saturday saw a flurry of news, from DMart’s Q1 results and assembly bypoll outcomes to Mumbai’s heavy rainfall and India’s T20 triumph over Zimbabwe. Additionally, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated development projects in Mumbai, aiming to make the city a global fintech hub. Read on for all the key headlines.
