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Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches multiple infrastructure projects worth Rs 17,300 crore in Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi

PM Modi addressed a public meeting and said these projects symbolize the spirit of Ek Bharat, Shrestha Bharat and Tamil Nadu is writing a new chapter of progress in Thoothukudi. He laid the foundation stone of the Outer Harbour Container Terminal at  VO Chidambaranar Port. The aim of the infrastructure project is to leverage India’s long coastline and favourable geographic location and and this will help in strengthening India’s competitiveness in the global trade arena.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday launched multiple infrastructure projects including India’s first Green Hydrogen Hub Port, lighthouses and the Outer Harbour Container Terminal at VO Chidambaranar Port which are worth Rs 17,300 crore in Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi district.

PM Modi addressed a public meeting and said these projects symbolize the spirit of Ek Bharat, Shrestha Bharat and Tamil Nadu is writing a new chapter of progress in Thoothukudi. The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of these projects and said one can see the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat in these developments.

He said India is creating new records with the help of the central government in the field of maritime and waterways. PM Modi said India has climbed to the 30th position in the Logistics Performance index. He added India’s port capacity has doubled in the last 10 years.

The Prime Minister said National Water wages have increased by 8 times, and the number of cruise passengers in India has also increased by 4 times. He said in the coming time, the growth of the maritime sector is going to increase manifold and this will have a big impact on the coastal states as well as Tamil Nadu. This will provide many new employment opportunities for the youth.

The prime minister also attacked the previous UPA government, saying projects launched today were decades old demands of local people.He laid the foundation stone of the Outer Harbour Container Terminal at  VO Chidambaranar Port. The aim of the infrastructure project is to leverage India’s long coastline and favourable geographic location and and this will help in strengthening India’s competitiveness in the global trade arena.

PM Modi also inaugurated many infrastructure projects aimed at making the VO Chidambaranar Port the first Green Hydrogen Hub Port of the country. These projects include a bunkering facility, hydrogen production and desalination plant.

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Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant among 32 inducted in Bihar cabinet expansion

Nishant Kumar entered the Bihar cabinet for the first time as 32 ministers from NDA allies took oath in a major expansion of the state government.

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A major cabinet expansion took place in Bihar on Thursday, with 32 leaders from the ruling NDA alliance inducted into the state government. Among the prominent names was Nishant Kumar, son of former Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar, who entered the cabinet for the first time.

The expansion included representatives from all major NDA allies in the state. According to reports, the BJP secured 15 ministerial berths, while JD(U) got 13 positions. Two ministers were inducted from Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), while Hindustani Awam Morcha and Rashtriya Lok Morcha received one berth each.

The oath-taking ceremony was held in Patna in the presence of senior NDA leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

Nishant Kumar’s induction comes weeks after he formally entered active politics. His entry into the Bihar cabinet is being viewed as a significant development for JD(U), which had long projected an anti-dynasty image under Nitish Kumar’s leadership.

The cabinet reshuffle follows Nitish Kumar’s move to the Rajya Sabha earlier this year and the formation of the government led by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary.

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PM Modi marks Operation Sindoor anniversary, calls it India’s firm stand against terrorism

PM Modi said Operation Sindoor showcased India’s firm response against terrorism while paying tribute to the armed forces on the operation’s first anniversary.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said Operation Sindoor demonstrated India’s firm response against terrorism and highlighted the country’s commitment to national security.

Marking one year of the operation, the Prime Minister praised the courage, precision and professionalism of the Indian armed forces. He said the military action was carried out in response to the Pahalgam terror attack that had claimed the lives of 26 civilians in 2025.

Operation Sindoor was launched on May 7, 2025, as a calibrated tri-services operation targeting terror infrastructure linked to cross-border terrorism. Reports said the operation showcased coordinated action by the armed forces and was seen as a major counter-terror response by India.

On the anniversary of the operation, PM Modi also changed the display pictures across his social media platforms, including X, Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. The image carried the text “Operation Sindoor” along with the Indian tricolour design.

The Indian Air Force also shared visuals and messages recalling the operation and highlighting India’s military response. A video released by the force described the operation as a strong message against terrorism and referred to the precision strikes carried out during the mission.

Operation Sindoor was launched following the Pahalgam terror attack, after which India carried out strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, according to official statements and reports published at the time.

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Vijay meets Tamil Nadu Governor again as TVK pushes to prove majority

TVK chief Vijay held another meeting with Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar as the party intensified efforts to secure majority support after emerging as the single-largest party in the Assembly elections.

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Actor-turned-politician Vijay met Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar again on Thursday as his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), continued efforts to prove it has enough support to form the next government in the state.

TVK emerged as the single-largest party in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly after winning 108 seats, but it remains short of the majority mark of 118.

The Congress has extended support to TVK, adding five MLAs to Vijay’s side. However, the alliance still needs additional backing from other parties or independents to comfortably cross the halfway mark.

According to reports, the Governor has not yet been fully convinced that TVK currently has the required numbers to form a stable government. This has delayed clarity over the swearing-in ceremony and the formal invitation to form the government.

Political activity intensified after reports emerged that some AIADMK legislators were moved to a resort in Puducherry amid speculation over possible support to TVK. AIADMK leaders, however, publicly denied any internal crisis.

TVK sources have expressed confidence that the party will be able to demonstrate majority support during discussions with the Governor.

The Tamil Nadu election results marked a major political shift in the state, with TVK breaking the long-standing dominance of the DMK and AIADMK in its first Assembly election contest.

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