Remembering Bharat Ratna Shri Nanaji Deshmukh Ji on his birth anniversary. A stalwart of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh and a dedicated social activist, his life was devoted to the service of society. His invaluable contributions to education, healthcare and rural self-reliance continue to inspire generations and will always be remembered with gratitude.
I pay tribute to Bharat Ratna Lok Nayak Sh Jayaprakash Narayan Ji on his Jayanti.
A fearless freedom fighter and visionary leader, he played a pivotal role in the Quit India Movement and later became a powerful voice for democracy during the Emergency. His courage, commitment to public service and unwavering faith in democratic values continue to inspire generations.
जय माता दी!
सभी श्रद्धालुओं को शारदीय नवरात्रि की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं। माता रानी की कृपा सभी पर बनी रहे। हर घर सुख-समृद्धि आए।
On the auspicious occasion of Navratri, may the divine mother in her many manifestations continue to shower her blessings on the world.
ਸਿਰ ਜਾਵੇ ਤਾਂ ਜਾਵੇ, ਮੇਰਾ ਸਿੱਖੀ ਸਿਦਕ ਨਾ ਜਾਵੇ I
ਕੇਸਾਂ-ਸੁਆਸਾਂ ਸੰਗ ਸਿੱਖੀ ਨਿਭਾਉਣ ਵਾ��ੇ ਮਹਾਨ ਸ਼ਹੀਦ, ਭਾਈ ਤਾਰੂ ਸਿੰਘ ਜੀ ਦੀ ਜਨਮ ਵਰ੍ਹੇਗੰਢ ਮੌਕੇ ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਕੋਟਿ ਕੋਟਿ ਪ੍ਰਣਾਮ |
सिख कौम के महान शहीद, भाई तारू सिंह जी की जयंती के अवसर पर मैं उन्हें कोटि कोटि प्रणाम करता हूं।
#BhaiTaruSinghJi
India’s digital future cannot depend on foreign monopolies.
Reliance Jio has transformed India’s telecom sector by making connectivity affordable for millions. Today, India is building its own satellite capabilities to advance the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.
This is not an attack on Jio. It is an attack on India’s technological ambitions, strategic autonomy and national security. The issue goes far beyond one company; it concerns India’s right to build, innovate and secure its own digital future.
The irony? The US imposes steep tariffs on Indian goods while American companies seek greater access to India’s massive market.
India welcomes fair competition, not double standards. Atmanirbhar Bharat is about national interest, technological sovereignty and security, not foreign commercial dominance.
Atmanirbhar Bharat is not negotiable.
Jai Hind 🇮🇳
On the occasion of Indian Foreign Service Day, I extend my warm greetings to all members of the diplomatic fraternity.
The honour of representing India at international fora, and the profound sense of responsibility that comes with it, remain unparalleled.
For me, it has been an eventful journey where I worked on several landmark initiatives to secure India’s interests, from multilateral trade negotiations, national security issues, regional stability and strategic affairs.
My work at GATT, including my role as Chair of the Committee on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures, and my association with UNDP and UNCTAD in supporting developing countries during the Uruguay Round of negotiations, which led to the establishment of the WTO, were particularly fulfilling experiences. So, too, was the opportunity to serve on GATT and WTO dispute settlement panels.
The tenure as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Defence came at an important juncture in international affairs. Alongside working on defence planning, coordination among the three Services and international defence cooperation, I had the chance to lead Indian delegations for India-US dialogue on disarmament and non-proliferation.
The posting in Colombo took me to the heart of a critical phase in India-Sri Lanka relations, including the diplomatic efforts surrounding the 1987 Accord. Much later, as India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York, I had the opportunity to represent India as we presided over the UN Security Council in 2011 and 2012 and chair its Counter-Terrorism Committee. This posting also gave me a closer understanding of the diplomatic dimensions of peacekeeping, including India’s contribution to the UN mission in Sudan and the transition to an independent South Sudan in 2011.
These experiences, and several more, were both humbling and enriching. They also deepened my appreciation of the dedication of our diplomats and the commitment of Indian personnel serving in challenging circumstances around the world.
IFS offers unparalleled opportunities to serve the nation and contribute to advancing India’s interests on the global stage.
Warm greetings to the entire Indian Foreign Service fraternity on this special day.
@indiandiplomats@MEAIndia@SpokespersonMoD@IndiaUNNewYork@IndiaUNGeneva@IndiaWTO@HCI_London@indiainbrazil@IndiainSL@PetroleumMin@PIB_India@MIB_India #IndianForeignServiceDay #IFS
Had an excellent meeting with Ms. Meg O’Neill, CEO, @bp_plc, Mr. Kartikeya Dube, Chairman, @bp_India, and their senior leadership today.
bp has a comprehensive engagement and key strategic partnership with India across the energy value chain and is actively participating in exploration of hydrocarbons under OALP Round-10.
Indian PSUs have also partnered with bp for E&P investments across the globe and are now collaborating in retail, natural gas, and compressed biogas which are important areas that are integral to India’s journey towards achieving energy security under the leadership of PM Sh @narendramodi Ji.
Also witnessed the exchange of Framework for Strategic Cooperation Document between bp and India’s energy Maharatna @ONGC_ .
@PMOIndia@PetroleumMin@PIB_India
Congratulations @navdeepsuri on the launch of your book on India -UAE relations . Look forward to reading your insights on a multifaceted relationship vital to India which you fostered during a crucial period .
A Voice Falls Silent, An Echo Remains Eternal!
Deeply saddened by the passing of veteran actor Nana Patekar ji, a towering presence in Indian cinema and one of its most compelling, unconventional talents.
From the smouldering intensity of Parinda, Krantiveer, Prahaar and Ab Tak Chhappan to the unforgettable emotional grandeur of Marathi cinema’s Natsamrat, and his delightful comic turn in Welcome, Nana traversed the entire spectrum of human emotion with extraordinary authenticity. His gravelly voice, piercing gaze, explosive dialogue delivery and ability to make even silence speak made him a performer without parallel. A recipient of the Padma Shri and three National Film Awards, he was never merely an actor playing a character; he seemed to inhabit its very soul.
For me, as a Maharashtrian with roots in Ratnagiri, his passing carries a particularly poignant resonance.** Nana embodied the earthy candour, cultural pride and indomitable spirit of Maharashtra. Beyond the arc lights, his compassion found expression in his work for drought-stricken farmers and rural communities through the NAAM Foundation. An artist of formidable intensity, a man of disarming simplicity, and a humanitarian whose concern extended far beyond the screen.
नटसम्राट पडद्यावरून निरोप घेतो, पण रसिकांच्या हृदयातून कधीच नाही.
The curtain may have fallen, but his voice, his characters and his remarkable legacy will continue to reverberate through generations.
भावपूर्ण श्रद्धांजली, नाना! ॐ शांती।
A thousand lights for peace — and Gandhi’s light still travels through generations. 🕊️
Honoured to deliver the keynote at the Gandhi Museum in Houston, now aptly named the Eternal Gandhi Museum — a name that captures the timelessness of a philosophy whose moral force transcends generations. At “1000 Lights for Peace,” I reflected on why Gandhi’s truth force, soul force and non-violence remain urgently relevant in a world of conflict, climate distress, humanitarian crises and technological disruption. Gandhi Jayanti must be more than remembrance; it must be renewal.
I also spoke about how Gandhi’s spirit permeates Swallowing the Sun and shapes its young protagonists — inspiring their engagement with the freedom movement and gradually becoming part of their moral compass. Gandhi is not merely a historical presence in the novel, but a force that shapes how they understand courage, freedom, justice and their own capacity to change history.
A 50-basis-point upgrade. A stronger economic foundation. A higher ceiling for India’s ambitions! 🇮🇳
The World Bank has raised India’s FY27 GDP growth forecast to 7.1%, recognising the remarkable strength of domestic demand despite global uncertainties and external pressures.
More importantly, it has upgraded India’s medium-term potential growth from 6.5% to around 7% - a powerful endorsement of the economy’s underlying dynamism. With 7.2% projected for FY28 and 7% for FY29, the outlook points towards sustained momentum.
Global confidence is converging, with the OECD also forecasting 7.1%, while ADB, S&P Global and Moody’s project 7%. Structural reforms, GST rationalisation and the untapped productivity potential of Artificial Intelligence could provide further impetus to India's economic transformation.
India is not merely exceeding expectations - it is expanding its economic possibilities!
From resilience to resurgence, from ambition to achievement - India’s economic ascent gathers pace! 🇮🇳
प्रख्यात अभिनेता ‘पद्म श्री’ नाना पाटेकर जी के निधन का समाचार अत्यंत दुःखद है।
नाना पाटेकर जी का जाना कला जगत के साथ-साथ उनके असंख्य प्रशंसकों के लिए भी एक अपूरणीय क्षति है। उनका सशक्त अभिनय और यादगार किरदार लंबे समय तक हमारी स्मृतियों में जीवित रहेंगे।
ईश्वर से प्रार्थना है कि दिवंगत आत्मा को अपने श्रीचरणों में स्थान दें और उनके परिजनों एवं प्रशंसकों को यह गहन दुःख सहने की शक्ति प्रदान करें।
ॐ शांति।
Heartfelt greetings to the brave men and women of @IAF_MCC on the occasion of #AirForceDay. Their valour, sacrifice and selfless service are a source of immense pride for every Indian.
Their spirit of service shines just as brightly in times of calamities when they are among the first to reach out with a helping hand.
A grateful nation salutes our Air Warriors.
I pay homage to the freedom fighter and relentless champion of India’s democratic values, Bharat Ratna Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Narayan Ji, on his death anniversary.
He led the people’s voice & might against the oppressive emergency in the mid 1970s.
जेपी आंदोलन ने इमरजेंसी के दौरान भारतवासियों की आवाज़, हौसले और शक्ति को बुलंद किया और तत्कालीन सरकार को झँझोड़ दिया।
आज उनकी पुण्यतिथि पर मैं महान स्वतंत्रता सेनानी एवं प्रजातांत्रिक मूल्यों के रक्षक भारत रत्न लोकनायक जयप्रकाश नारायण जी को श्रद्धा सुमन अर्पित करता हूँ।
Deeply saddened and shocked by the tragic incident in which Shri Mahesh Shelke, Manager (Retail Sales), IndianOil, lost his life in Maharashtra while discharging his official duties. He was a part of a team carrying out the takeover of an IndianOil retail outlet in Hingoli district when he was brutally attacked with a sharp weapon. I strongly condemn this heinous and unacceptable act of violence.
I offer my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family in their hour of unimaginable grief and shock.
@PetroleumMin and @IndianOilcl firmly stand with them and will extend all possible support.
The issue has been taken up with the senior-most officials of the Maharashtra Government and Police to ensure swift and strict action against those responsible, in accordance with law.
The safety, dignity and security of our energy-sector personnel, who work tirelessly to serve the nation, remain paramount.
May the departed soul rest in peace.
Om Shanti. 🙏
हर संकट से सीख, हर चुनौती से नया समाधान और हर मुश्किल के बीच आगे बढ़ने का संकल्प, इसी स���च ने भारत की resilience, आत्मनिर्भरता और विकास की यात्रा को नई दिशा दी है।
#25YearsOfSeva की यात्रा ने यह दिखाया है कि चुनौतियाँ चाहे कितनी भी बड़ी हों, संकल्प मजबूत हो तो रास्ते जरूर निकलते हैं।
पिछले 25 वर्षों में प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी की सार्वजनिक यात्रा में एक बात लगातार दिखाई देती है और बड़ी सीख देती है कि चुनौतियों से पीछे हटना नहीं, बल्कि ��नका सामना करते हुए उन्हें अवसर में बदलने का प्रयास करना।
हाल ही में आए वैश्विक ऊर्जा संकट हो या कोविड महामारी जैसी अन्य चुनौतियां, मोदी जी के नेतृत्व में भारत ने कठिन परिस्थितियों को सिर्फ संभाला नहीं, बल्कि उन्हें अवसर में बदलने का रास्ता भी दिखाया है।
Cyclone जैसी आपदा से निपटने शैली को UN ने सराहा, एक मॉडल बताया। नेपाल में 2015 के भूकंप के बाद Operation Maitri के तहत भारत ने सबसे पहले बड़े स्तर पर राहत और ब��ाव सहायता पहुँचाई थी।
चाहे गुजरात के मुख्यमंत्री के रूप में हो या देश के प्रधानमंत्री के रूप में, श्री नरेंद्र मोदी जी की 25 वर्षों की सार्वजनिक यात्रा में संकटों से निपटने की उनकी कार्यशैली एक महत्वपूर्ण अध्ययन का विषय रही है। आने वाली पीढ़ियों के लिए यह इस बात की सीख है कि कठिन परिस्थितियों में धैर्य, तैयारी, त्वरित ��िर्णय और समाधान की सोच किस तरह चुनौतियों को अवसर में बदल सकती है।
India’s energy diplomacy, under the leadership of PM Sh @narendramodi Ji, continues to resonate globally as we secure supplies, diversify our energy basket and ensure affordable, sustainable energy despite geopolitical crises.
In this piece in @EconomicTimes, Executive Director of @IEA HE Fatih Birol writes how India’s energy journey has strengthened our resilience; from #PMUjjwala and clean cooking fuel to our expanding world-class refining capacity.
With India set to drive nearly 25% of global energy demand growth over the next two decades, green fuels, biofuels and renewables will be central to powering our growth.
A must read…
@PMOIndia@fbirol@PetroleumMin@PIB_India@IndiaEnergyWeek
The Fall of Colours
Seattle, in a fall of colours — and for a while, I stood inside autumn’s own masterpiece.
The city caught fire without a flame-
the trees simply remembered how to glow.
Crimson climbed the branches,
amber spilled into the afternoon,
and every leaf became a little sunset
refusing to leave quietly.
Autumn had arrived like a master painter,
dipping its brush in wine, copper and gold,
turning ordinary streets into galleries
and pavements into carpets of fallen light.
I stood beneath that burning canopy
and watched summer loosen its hold—
not with sorrow, but with splendour.
Perhaps that is autumn’s loveliest wisdom:
that letting go need not be colourless;
sometimes, the most beautiful fall
is the one that leaves the world ablaze. 🍁