PM Narendra Modi

A group of judges, academicians, journalists, leading businessmen, film fraternity and doctors from India were honoured in the UK Parliament

The ongoing conflict in Ukraine was the central topic of their discussions. Emphasizing the need for peace, Prime Minister Modi tweeted, "We also had discussions about the ongoing conflict. It is of topmost importance that peace be maintained. A peaceful solution to the conflict is best for humanity."

PM Modi presented a sweeping vision for India's future in his speech, outlining a series of ambitious goals aimed at positioning the country as a global leader across multiple sectors. He also emphasized the focus on Indian youth, skilling, the education sector, and other key areas.

After ten days of rescue ops, the Indian Army is set to hand over operations to the NDRF, SDRF, Fire Force, and Kerala Police as they prepare to leave Wayanad.

PM Modi inaugurated the 32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists (ICAE) in Delhi on Saturday, Aug 3. The prestigious event, which brings together experts and policymakers from around the world, is centred on addressing critical issues in agricultural economics and promoting sustainable development.

Congress MP Charanjit Singh Channi moved a Privilege Motion against the Prime Minister for sharing Thakur's remarks on social media, which included expunged portions of Thakur's speech.

The meeting focused on the farmers' demand for a legal guarantee of the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for crops, a long-standing issue that has been at the heart of ongoing farmer protests.

Road Connectivity: ₹26,000 crore will be invested in major road projects, including the Patna-Purnea Expressway, Buxar-Bhagalpur Expressway, and spurs to Bodhgaya, Rajgir, Vaishali, and Darbhanga. A new two-lane bridge over the Ganges at Buxar is also part of this plan.

Agriculture remains a cornerstone of the Indian economy, demonstrating steady growth with an average annual rate of 4.18% at constant prices over the past five years. However, provisional estimates for 2023-24 show a slower growth rate of 1.4% at constant prices, highlighting both progress and areas needing improvement.

The decision reverses orders issued in 1966, 1970, and 1980, which had prohibited such participation. The office memorandum of the decision was issued with the approval of competent authority.