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US envoy congratulates PM Modi after he surpasses Nehru’s elected tenure record

US envoy congratulates PM Modi after he surpasses Nehru’s elected tenure record

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US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Wednesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he became India`s longest-serving elected Prime Minister, describing the milestone as a reflection of his long political career and years of public service. In a message posted on social media, Gor said, “Congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming India`s longest-serving elected Prime Minister. This achievement is a powerful testament to his decades of dedicated public service and leadership. Wishing him all the best.” Modi surpasses Nehru`s elected tenure record Prime Minister Modi achieved the milestone on Wednesday after completing 4,399 days in office as an elected Prime Minister, surpassing the record held by India`s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. The comparison is based on Nehru`s tenure from 1952 onwards, following India`s first general elections. Nehru had served as head of the interim government between 1947 and 1952 before the country established its first elected government. Modi first took office in May 2014 and has since led the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) through three consecutive Lok …

PM Modi becomes India`s longest-serving elected PM; surpasses Jawaharlal Nehru

PM Modi becomes India`s longest-serving elected PM; surpasses Jawaharlal Nehru

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday became India`s longest-serving elected Prime Minister, surpassing the record previously held by India`s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. With 4,399 days in office as an elected Prime Minister, PM Modi overtook Nehru`s tenure calculated from 1952 onwards, when the country`s first general elections were held and a democratically elected government took charge. Modi surpasses Nehru`s post-election tenure The comparison excludes Nehru`s period as head of the interim government between 1947 and 1952, before India conducted its first general elections. Based on tenure as an elected Prime Minister, PM Modi has now served longer than any other leader in the country`s history. The milestone comes nearly 12 years after Modi first assumed office in May 2014. Since then, he has led the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) to consecutive victories in the 2019 and 2024 Lok Sabha elections, securing a third successive term as Prime Minister. Continuous tenure sets Modi apart Although former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi spent more than 14 years in office overall, her tenure …

Summer relief for wildlife as Jungle Safari rolls out ACs, sprinklers and popsicles to furry residents

Summer relief for wildlife as Jungle Safari rolls out ACs, sprinklers and popsicles to furry residents

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Special arrangements, including air conditioners, sprinklers and popsicles, have been made at the Jungle Safari near the Statue of Unity to protect exotic animals and birds from the scorching summer heat, officials said on Saturday. The Sardar Patel Zoological Park, popularly known as Jungle Safari, houses around 1500 animals and nearly 100 species  of birds from India and abroad. Jungle Safari Director Vipul Chakravarty said, “Every possible effort is being made to protect the animals and birds from the summer heat, and special facilities have been arranged to ensure that exotic animals brought from other countries do not face difficulties because of the weather.” Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

‘Nehru Wanted To Build Babri Masjid With Public Funds, But Patel Opposed It’: Rajnath Singh | India News

‘Nehru Wanted To Build Babri Masjid With Public Funds, But Patel Opposed It’: Rajnath Singh | India News

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Last Updated:December 02, 2025, 21:29 IST Singh praised Patel as a true secular leader who upheld the principles of inclusivity without appeasing any group. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. (IMAGE: PTI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday claimed that India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, had proposed building the Babri Masjid using public funds, but Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel opposed the idea and prevented its implementation. Speaking at a gathering in Sadhli village near Vadodara, as part of the ‘Unity March’ to commemorate Patel’s 150th birth anniversary, Singh praised Patel as a true secular leader who upheld the principles of inclusivity without appeasing any group. “Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru wanted to build the Babri Masjid (in Ayodhya) using public funds. If anyone opposed this proposal, it was Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, born to a Gujarati mother. He didn’t allow the Babri Masjid to be built using public funds,” Singh said. Singh went on to explain how Patel supported the restoration of the Somnath Temple, but with a clear distinction: funds for the temple’s restoration came from public donations, …

‘Most Admired Part’: PM Modi Praises Demonstrations By Indigenous Dogs At Rashtriya Ekta Divas | India News

‘Most Admired Part’: PM Modi Praises Demonstrations By Indigenous Dogs At Rashtriya Ekta Divas | India News

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Last Updated:October 31, 2025, 18:22 IST PM Modi praised BSF dog squad demonstrations with Rampur Hounds and Mudhol Hounds at Rashtriya Ekta Diwas parade. PM Modi Praises Demonstrations By Indigenous Dogs At Rashtriya Ekta Divas Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday praised the demonstrations by the BSF dog squad comprising indigenous dog breeds during the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas. He called it “among most admired parts” of the parade. The PM participated in the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas parade at the Statue of Unity in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, on the occasion of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birth anniversary on Friday. The indigenous dog squad included breeds like Rampur Hounds and Mudhol Hounds. All India Police Dog Competition winner, Mudhol Hound “Riya”, led the dog squad in the parade. In a post on X, PM Modi shared a video of the demonstrations by the indigenous dog breeds and stated, “Among the most admired parts of the Ekta Parade were the demonstrations by indigenous dog breeds.” Alongside, Assam Police’s Motorcycle Daredevil Show enthralled the audience at the parade. The police …

PM Modi inaugurates, lays foundation stones for development projects in Kevadia

PM Modi inaugurates, lays foundation stones for development projects in Kevadia

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for projects worth ₹1,220 crore near the Statue of Unity at Ekta Nagar in the Narmada district of Gujarat, according to a government statement. Kevadia [Gujarat], Oct 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates and lays the foundation stone for development projects worth ₹1,220 crores on the 150th Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in Ekta Nagar, in Kevadia on Thursday. (DPR PMO/ANI Photo) (DPR PMO) PM Modi is on a two-day visit to Gujarat, during which he will attend programmes in Ekta Nagar to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. During Thursday’s event, Modi laid the foundation stones of 10 projects, including the Museum of Royal Kingdoms of India ( ₹367.25 crore), a visitor centre ( ₹140.45 crore), the Veer Balak Udyan ( ₹90.46 crore), travelator extension ( ₹27.43 crore), and a sports complex ( ₹23.60 crore), the government statement said. The Museum of Royal Kingdoms of India will trace the history, governance, and cultural legacy of India’s princely …

Top 10 timeless and inspirational quotes – India TV

Top 10 timeless and inspirational quotes – India TV

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Image Source : SARDARPATELTRUST India’s first Home Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel birth anniversary: From the commoners to the dignitaries – President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary on Thursday, remembering the incredible contribution of the first home minister of India in laying a foundation for a united India. Patel is always remembered for his efforts in putting the country together at a time when India attained Independence from British rule. It was due to the foresightedness and acumen of Patel that over 550 princely states were merged with the Union of India and the country became united. The floral tributes were paid at the statue of India’s first home minister at the Patel Chowk, New Delhi. ‘National Unity Day’ is celebrated The National Unity Day, being celebrated across the nation serves as a reminder of his efforts to unite the diverse princely states into a single nation and fosters a spirit of solidarity among the people of …

PM unveils projects worth ₹284 crore in Gujarat’s Ekta Nagar | Latest News India

PM unveils projects worth ₹284 crore in Gujarat’s Ekta Nagar | Latest News India

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AHMEDABAD: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday started his two-day Gujarat visit from Ekta Nagar, around 200km from Ahmedabad, and laid the foundation stone or inaugurated projects worth over ₹284 crore in Gujarat’s Narmada district – home to the Statue of Unity. Prime Minister Narendra Modi watches an exhibition during foundation stone laying and inauguration of development works in Ekta Nagar on Wednesday (PTI/PMO) PM Modi launched new tourism and attraction centres along with projects that support tourism development. These projects will elevate the global reputation of the Statue of Unity area and provide world-class facilities for visitors at Ekta Nagar, the government said in a statement. The statement said various projects were inaugurated, including the Bonsai Garden, Sewage Treatment Plant, and the Sardar Sarovar Dam Experience Center to further enhance the Statute of Unity area which had already become an international tourist destination. It added that with the opening of a 50-bed sub-district hospital, Ekta Nagar boasts of upgraded health and public facilities. Among the projects unveiled on Wednesday was a sub-district hospital built …

‘It’ll Make You Want to Visit Kevadia’: PM Modi on History TV18’s Statue of Unity Documentary Presented by Akshay Kumar

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Last Updated: March 14, 2024, 14:01 IST Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded History TV18’s documentary, ‘Statue of Unity: Ekta Ka Prateek’ (right). (PTI/PMO/History TV18) PM Modi posted on X: “Watching this episode on the majestic ‘Statue of Unity’ will be an eye opening experience but most importantly, it will make you want to visit Kevadia at the very earliest!” Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a post on X on Thursday, urged people to watch History TV18’s new documentary, ‘Statue of Unity: Ekta Ka Prateek’. Presented by actor Akshay Kumar, the documentary premiered on March 8. Modi posted: “Watching this episode on the majestic ‘Statue of Unity’ will be an eye opening experience but most importantly, it will make you want to visit Kevadia at the very earliest!” Watching this episode on the majestic ‘Statue of Unity’ will be an eye opening experience but most importantly, it will make you want to visit Kevadia at the very earliest!@souindia https://t.co/qvVE6syCJo— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 14, 2024 The 40-minute documentary celebrates the spirit of unity that binds the …