He also planted a tree as part of the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign, which promotes environmental awareness and individual responsibility toward nature.
On World Environment Day, PM Modi planted a Sindoor sapling at his residence, 7 Lok Kalyan Marg, which was presented to him by a group of courageous women from the 1971 war during his recent visit to Kutch. The gesture moved the PM.
Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Thursday admitted that the stampede near M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, which caused the death of 11 people, could have been prevented with better planning and coordination.
BJP MP Shashank Mani told the Indian diaspora that terrorism aims to create fear, but once fear is gone, progress happens. He highlighted plans for a bill to reserve 33% seats for women in Parliament and said a fearless public is key to building a developed India from the grassroots.
The "India Wealth Survey 2025," conducted by Marcellus Investment and Dun & Bradstreet, revealed a worrying picture of limited savings, heavy debt burdens, and lack of financial planning among wealthy individuals.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took part in a sapling plantation event under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative in Lucknow. CM Yogi wished Ganga Dussehra and World Environment Day to the citizens of the state.
India has received a significant support from global companies and investors during Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal's visit to Italy, as several leading Italian companies announced plans to expand their presence and double down on investments in the country.
"Conservation of nature and environment is both our cultural heritage and responsibility. Under the able leadership and guidance of the respected Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji, Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign has been started to promote environmental conservation," Dhami said in a post on X
The meeting brought together top executives from key Italian industrial sectors, including commercial refrigeration, aerospace and defence, and technical gases, all expressing a strong commitment to expanding their operations in India's rapidly growing market.
IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal has expressed his condolences to families who lost their members in the stampede near the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday and said BCCI had no information that such an event was being planned.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to stay the disposal of Union Carbide plant waste in Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh, being carried out by the state authorities.
Italian filtration and thermal management company UFI Filters has announced plans to significantly expand its presence in India through renewed investment commitments, according to company Chairman Giorgio Girondi.