Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said infrastructure is a major factor in the economic growth of developed countries around the world, and India is also moving fast on the path of development.

Voting has begun in the eastern Indian state of Bihar where more than 74 million people are eligible to vote in a crucial election that will be a precursor to several key state polls. Voters will cast their ballots for 243 seats in a two-phase election to choose the next state government.

"Vande Bharat is a train made by Indians, for Indians, and by Indians, something every Indian is proud of. Now even foreign tourists are amazed to see the Vande Bharat trains," PM Modi said.

Vande Mataram commemoration 2025, PM Modi Vande Mataram 150 years: The prime minister also released a stamp and coin at the celebrations, which marked the formal launch of the year-long commemoration of the national song.

PM Narendra Modi flags off 4 new Vande Bharat Express trains from Varanasi, connecting major cities and boosting tourism

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate virtually in the ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur, ruling out a possible meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump and indicating New Delhi and Washington may not be close to sealing a trade deal.

The new Vande Bharat trains will operate on – Banaras–Khajuraho, Lucknow –Saharanpur, Firozpur– Delhi and Ernakulam– Bengaluru. These new trains will significantly reduce travel time between major destinations. It will also enhance regional mobility, promote tourism, and support economic activity across the country.

When Zohran Mamdani made history this week by becoming the first South Asian mayor of New York, his victory was seen as a seismic event in American politics.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today flagged off four new Vande Bharat Express trains from Varanasi, marking another milestone in India’s modern rail revolution. The new trains—connecting Banaras–Khajuraho,

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while interacting with cricketer and member of the Champion Indian Women's Cricket Team, Renuka Singh Thakur, lauded her mother's immense contribution.