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PM Modi addresses nation on last Mann Ki Baat of the year, key highlights here

During the Mann Ki Baat address, PMO Narendra Modi lauded the country for standing united during the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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PM Modi addresses nation on last Mann Ki Baat of the year, key highlights here

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on the last Mann Ki Baat radio programme of the year on Sunday, December 26. During the address, PMO lauded the country for standing united during the novel coronavirus pandemic.

He further urged the citizens to follow Covid-19 appropriate behaviour amid the spread of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus across the nation. Modi also remembered the Chief of defence staff Bipin Rawat and the lone survivor captain Varun Singh who died in the IAF chopper crash accident in Tamil Nadu.

Key highlights of PM Modi’s Mann Ki Baat address

  • “We must remember that a new variant of Covid-19 Omicron has knocked our doors and our efforts as citizens are important to deafeat this global pandemic.”
  • “India’s vaccination numbers are rising and this shows the innovative zeal of our scientists and the trust of our people.”
  • “In the last 7 years, I could have dwelled upon the government’s initiatives during Mann Ki Baat. However, my intent is to talk about the unsung heroes from different corners of India.”
  • Group Captain Varun Singh bravely battled with death for many days but unfortunately, he passed away. He was felicitated with Shaurya Chakra in August 2021. He had also written a letter to his school principal where he highlighted that “it’s ok to be mediocre”
  • “I am planning to interact with students, part of the ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ programme & my government will also be hosting a competition for students & teachers of classes 9th-12th. It will be a great opportunity to discuss education, career & other dynamics.”
  • “Vande Mataram sung by students from Greece is a great example of binding two nations together. It teaches us how we as people unite on the basis of our culture & passion.”
  • “Dr Kurella from Telangana has taught us that age is just a barrier. He started writing extensively in Telugu despite his economic shortcomings as a child & became a ferocious reader & writer.”
  • “He created a library from his savings which today has over 2 lakh books and benefits many students of that region.”
  • “The passion for reading books creates an amazing satisfaction. These days I see people taking pride in telling the number of books that they have read this year.”
  • “Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute in Pune has started an online course on ‘Mahabharata’ which will teach individuals across the world to know more about Indian history.”
  • “Vittalacharya Ji has proven age is just a number when it comes to achieving your dreams.”
  • “Today, there is an increased curiosity to learn more about Indian culture. People from different nations are not just curious to learn but are also helping to promote it further.”
  • “Serbian Scholar Dr Momir Nikich has made a bilingual Sanskrit Siberian dictionary where more than 70,000 Sanskrit words have been included in this dictionary.”
  • “Air Gun Surrender Programme has been started in Arunachal Pradesh & over 1600 people of the region have successfully surrendered their guns to stop bird poaching.”
  • “SAAF-Water is a startup that is helping people map & identify clean drinking water with the help of Artificial Intelligence & IoT which is enabling people to drink clean water with the help of technology.”
  • “You will be happy to know that 30,000 NCC Cadets cleaned the beaches under the Puneet Sagar Abhiyan.”
  • “Civil Aviation Ministry has recently started an initiative to decompose waste leaves. Such initiatives inspire us to keep our surroundings clean & come up with innovative ways to reuse & recycle.”
  • “As we enter 2022, we must not forget we have to take the country towards newer heights of development, so we have to make full use of every resource. “
  • “The next MannKiBaat will take place in 2022. Till then let us keep innovating, doing new things and always strive for the progress of our nation and the empowerment of our fellow Indians.”

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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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