Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah extended Ganesh Chaturthi greetings on social media platform X as the 10-day Hindu festival commenced on Monday. In separate posts, Modi shared photos of Ganpati puja, wishing for prosperity and good fortune. He wrote "Happy Ganesh Chaturthi to all countrymen" and greeted his "family members" in another post. Shah also wished the public a "holy festival", praying to Lord Ganesha. The festival marks the birth of the deity Ganesh, known as the remover of obstacles. It will be celebrated from September 19 to September 28.

In a special session on Monday, PM Modi delivered an emotional farewell speech to the existing Parliament house. He paid tribute to India's democratic ethos and all former PMs, stating the colonial-era building will always remain an inspiration. Modi recalled contributions of leaders from Nehru to Vajpayee as Parliament prepares to move to a new modern complex. Though built under British rule, Modi said the iconic Parliament house was constructed by the sweat and toil of Indians. The surprise 5-day special session offered Modi a chance to commemorate the old Parliament's legacy before proceedings shift to the new building.

The special session of parliament called "Amrit Kaal" begins today to commemorate India's parliamentary legacy and resolve to become a developed nation by 2047. It is a 5-day session where Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha MPs will assemble in the Central Hall. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the Lok Sabha. The agenda focuses on discussing the evolution of India's parliamentary democracy. Eight bills are listed including the Forest Conservation Amendment Bill and the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Amendment Bill. The session aims to highlight 75 years of independence and chart the roadmap ahead for India's growth and development in the next 25 years.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated 'Yashobhoomi' convention center in Dwarka, Delhi today. In a tweet, he praised it as a testimony to modern architecture and sustainable design with state-of-the-art facilities and eco-friendly features. By connecting to the Airport Express Metro, Yashobhoomi enables hosting major global events in Delhi seamlessly. The PM termed it a symbol of sustainable growth. Built at Rs 5,400 crore, it has 15 convention halls spread over 73,000 sqm with capacity for 11,000 delegates. The inauguration highlights Modi's vision for world-class infrastructure and commitment to sustainable development. Yashobhoomi will boost India as a global business destination.

On the occasion of Vishwakarma Jayanti, Prime Minister Modi paid tribute to craftsmen and artisans by launching the 'PM Vishwakarma' scheme. With an allocation of ₹13,000 crore, this scheme aims to provide recognition, skill training, financial aid and marketing support to traditional artisans while preserving cultural heritage. Emphasizing the 'Guru-Shishya parampara', the program promotes family-based craftsmanship. The launch at the India Expo Centre in Delhi reaffirmed Modi's commitment to uplift artisanal communities. Fully funded by the government, this initiative drew praise from the PM for artisans' dedication and innovation. Overall, the PM Vishwakarma scheme seeks to empower artisans and safeguard traditional crafts.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi travelled by Delhi Metro on Sunday ahead of inaugurating the Rs 5,400 crore first phase of India International Convention Centre named 'YashoBhoomi' in Dwarka, Delhi. The state-of-the-art convention centre built over 73,000 sqm has 15 convention halls with a total capacity of 11,000 delegates. PM Modi hailed the project for sustainability features like rainwater harvesting and Indian Green Building Council's Platinum certification. On Saturday, Delhi Police issued a traffic advisory about possible restrictions on NH-48 near the venue. PM Modi's metro ride and inauguration of the major convention centre project highlights his commitment to infrastructure development.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated his 73rd birthday and received greetings from President Droupadi Murmu, politicians and other leaders. The BJP launched a 15-day "Sewa Pakhwara" campaign to mark the occasion and promote welfare initiatives. President Murmu expressed hope for India's development under Modi's leadership. Home Minister Amit Shah praised Modi as the architect of a self-reliant India. BJP President JP Nadda credited Modi for enhancing India's global prestige and development. Other leaders including Rajnath Singh and Yogi Adityanath hailed Modi's role in India's progress. Modi marked his birthday by inaugurating development projects including infrastructure initiatives.

India's National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted raids across nearly 30 suspected Islamic State training centers in Tamil Nadu and Telangana on Saturday. The searches aimed to dismantle ISIS operations in southern India. Locations in Coimbatore, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Tenkasi were targeted. In Coimbatore, raids focused on the Kovai Arabic College and residences of associated individuals. An official questioned the husband of a local DMK councilor but left after a few hours. The extensive operation reflects authorities' efforts to root out extremist groups and prevent terror attacks before they occur. Crackdowns on suspected ISIS centers seek to deny the organization's foothold in India.

The Anantnag encounter in Jammu and Kashmir entered its third day. One more soldier who went missing during the encounter has been found dead, taking the death toll to four. The other three killed earlier were Colonel Manpreet Singh, Major Ashish Dhonak, and DSP Humayun Bhat. Security forces are using drones, grenade launchers and mortar shells to target the hiding terrorists. The encounter started on Wednesday between security personnel and terrorists in Kokernag area. One soldier was reported missing since Thursday. With his body being recovered, the death toll has climbed to four in the ongoing gun battle.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate the 'YashoBhoomi' at Dwarka to the nation on September 17, 2023. He will also inaugurate the extension of the Delhi Airport Metro Express line from Dwarka Sector 21 to the new metro station at Dwarka Sector 25. The 'YashoBhoomi', which is Phase 1 of the India International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC), will strengthen PM Modi's vision of having world-class infrastructure for hosting meetings, conferences and exhibitions in India. The inauguration of the state-of-the-art convention center and metro line extension highlights the development of world-class facilities in Dwarka to boost business tourism.