India, June 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed happiness at interacting with Mr. Benoit Bazin of Saint-Gobain. The Prime Minister noted that India is witnessing an unprecedented transformation in infrastructure and urban development. Shri Modi said that discussions were held on ways to further expand Saint-Gobain's footprint in India and partner in innovation, circular economy and other areas. The Prime Minister stated tha...
India, June 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, had a fruitful discussion with Mr. Rodolphe Saade of CMA CGM on maritime connectivity, global shipping trends and emerging opportunities in India's rapidly growing maritime sector. The Prime Minister said that discussions were held on avenues for greater collaboration in shipbuilding, container manufacturing, digital maritime innovation, logistics and skill development. Shri Modi noted that...
India, June 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has shared an article written by Union Minister of State Shri Prataprao Jadhav. The article elaborates on how yoga has travelled across boundaries, from ancient scriptures to global recognition, while remaining rooted in India's spiritual and cultural heritage. It highlights that the worldwide celebration of yoga today reflects a renewed appreciation of this timeless tradition. The Prime Mi...
India, June 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has shared an article written by Union Minister Shri Mansukh Mandaviya. The article highlights that the story of India's transformation over the last 12 years is also the story of its youth. It notes that guided by a vision and supported by unprecedented investments in skilling, innovation and entrepreneurship, opportunities are being created for the Amrit Peedhi to realise their aspirations...
India, June 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has shared an article written by Union Minister Shri C. R. Patil. The article explains how government initiatives have tackled challenges related to drinking water, sanitation, river conservation, irrigation efficiency, groundwater recharge and wastewater reuse through a holistic and interconnected approach. It further elaborates on the achievements of the past decade, driven by responsive g...
India, June 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has highlighted efforts to preserve and promote India's cultural heritage and said that India's cultural heritage is being preserved, celebrated and carried forward with renewed vigour. The Prime Minister stated that guided by the vision of 'Virasat Bhi, Vikas Bhi', efforts ranging from the repatriation of antiquities to strengthening spiritual and pilgrimage infrastructure are reconnecting p...
India, June 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi said that wealth follows truthfulness, fame follows selfless service, knowledge follows constant practice and wisdom follows action. He noted that these values play a vital role in shaping individual character and contributing to collective progress. The Prime Minister shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam- "सत्यानुसारिणी ...
India, June 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Mr. Robert A. F. Thurman. The Prime Minister described Mr. Thurman as an eminent scholar of Buddhism, a distinguished teacher and a lifelong friend of India. Shri Modi said that through his works, Mr. Thurman popularised Buddhist thoughts globally and built enduring bridges of understanding between cultures. Recalling his meeting with Mr. Thurma...
India, June 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met the President of the United States of America, H.E. Mr. Donald J. Trump, on the margins of the G7 Summit in Evian, France, on 17 June 2026. Prime Minister Modi commended President Trump for his efforts that had resulted in an understanding to end the ongoing conflict in West Asia and restore peace and stability across the broader region. He also underlined the importance of maintaining freedom...
India, June 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed today the Outreach Session on "Ensuring a Safe, Rapid and Efficient Rollout of Artificial Intelligence", at the G7 Summit in Evian, France. Prime Minister highlighted that while Artificial Intelligence was a transformative force with the potential to redefine the direction of human civilization, it must also empower people. He elaborated that it was with this larger thought that India ha...