{
  "id": 19624734,
  "title": "Work on success stories of India, PM Modi tells media",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/work-on-success-stories-of-india-pm-modi-tells-media",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T08:33:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/work-on-success-stories-of-india-pm-modi-tells-media/article71692866.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the media on Thursday (November 12, 2026) to focus on the country's success stories during a 'Deepawali Milan' event at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi. The Prime Minister stated that his government has already undertaken significant work in this regard and highlighted achievements across various sectors, asserting that India will become a developed nation.\n\nModi emphasized that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government has successfully eradicated poverty from the country, with 50 crore people being lifted above the poverty line. He referenced the World Bank's figures, which confirm that 50 crore individuals have been elevated from below the poverty line in the past 12 years.\n\nAddressing the media, Modi shared his long-standing relationship with journalists, dating back to his early days of organizing events. Over the years, he observed the transformation of the media landscape from traditional press releases to modern platforms like Instagram reels. He underscored the adaptability and resilience of field reporters, who continue to reach various locations, including during crises and disasters.\n\nIn addition to promoting success stories, Modi called upon the Indian media to raise awareness about the fight against drug abuse. He expressed his request for the media to work on highlighting the country's positive developments, noting that considerable efforts are already underway.",
  "summary": "The PM said he has had a long relationship with the media, right from the days he used to arrange chairs at such events - \"I have interacted with media and seen it evolve from days of press releases to Instagram reels\"",
  "key_points": [
    "Prime Minister Modi urges media to focus on India's success stories during Deepawali Milan event.",
    "Modi claims NDA government eradicated poverty, lifting 50 crore people above poverty line.",
    "Media urged to raise awareness about fight against drug abuse in India."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "NDTV - India News",
        "title": "\"Work On Success Stories\" Of Country: PM Modi To Indian Media At Diwali Milan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/work-on-success-stories-of-country-pm-modi-to-indian-media-at-diwali",
        "published": "2026-11-12T09:13:20.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}