Narendra Modi

Physical copies of appointment letters were handed over at 45 locations across the country, except poll-bound Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh where the Model Code of Conduct is in force.

"Only because they share a good relationship with BJP, nothing happened to them? They nabbed two watchmen and arrested them but did nothing against those actually responsible," the Congress leader said.

According to a statement released by the PMO, PM Modi will also launch the Karmayogi Prarambh module, an online orientation course for all new appointees in various Government departments.

Addressing the gathering, PM Modi said, "We lost thousands of precious lives but we have fought terrorism bravely. We have been firm in tackling terror. We consider that even a single attack is one too many."

Media reports had claimed that Covaxin maker Bharat Biotech skipped 'certain processes' and 'sped' up clinical trials under political pressure.These media reports are completely misleading, fallacious and ill-informed, the government said.

The label of 'poor man's food' has been attached to millet varieties for long, till it caught the attention of the advocates of healthy food.Studies show millets are the solution to health issues, including diabetes

"A fruitful meeting between PM @narendramodi and Chancellor Scholz was held on the sidelines of the G-20 Summit in Bali. The talks covered different subjects aimed at furthering India-Germany friendship, particularly in key areas such as trade, finance and security," PMO India tweeted.

According to officials with knowledge of the negotiations, it said, "The Indian delegation played a big role in achieving consensus among member states over the wording that criticised the Russian invasion."

Dr Swasti Rao, Associate Fellow at Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses, explains the significance of New Delhi assuming the presidency of the G20.

The Prime Minister also said that India will work jointly with partners in the grouping of the world's 20 largest economies to achieve this objective during its G20 presidency in 2023.