PM Modi says, "Looking forward to interacting with students in 'Pariksha Pe Charcha'; various aspects will be discussed in the program.": Various aspects related to the examination will be discussed in the program.

News Topical, Digital Desk : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said he is looking forward to interacting with students, parents and teachers in his annual programme 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' this year. The Prime Minister shared this on the internet media platform X.

In his message, the Prime Minister said that he is looking forward to hearing the questions and experiences of the students appearing for the examination, i.e. 'Exam Warriors', so that their words can inspire other students as well.

Prime Minister Modi wrote that the Class 10th and 12th board exams are approaching, and with them, this year's "Pariksha Pe Charcha" (Examination Discussion) will also be released. He said that during this program, various aspects related to the exams will be discussed with students, parents, and teachers.

Especially how to reduce exam stress, how to appear for the exam with calm and confidence and how to appear for the exam with a smile, these topics will be discussed.

More than four crore registrations

Registrations for Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 have crossed the four crore mark, with just four days left for the application window to close on January 11. According to official data, a total of 4,03,12,346 participants had registered for the ninth edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha till 5:30 pm on January 7, 2026. These include 3,75,00,671 students, 22,89,974 teachers and 5,21,701 parents.

Launching of Samudra Pratap will boost self-reliance: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the launch of the indigenously built pollution control ship Samudra Pratap has strengthened the vision of self-reliance. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday launched the Indian Coast Guard Ship Samudra Pratap, India's first indigenously built pollution control ship and the largest ship in the Coast Guard fleet so far.

"The launch of Samudra Pratap is significant for many reasons, including the fact that it strengthens our vision of self-reliance, boosts security mechanisms and demonstrates commitment to sustainability," the Prime Minister said ex-post.

The vessel will serve as a key platform for enforcement of marine pollution control regulations, maritime law enforcement, search and rescue operations and protection of India's Exclusive Economic Zone.

The ship's primary role is pollution response at sea, supported by state-of-the-art systems including side-sweeping arms, floating booms, high-capacity skimmers, portable barges, and a pollution control laboratory. The ship is also equipped with an external firefighting system and integrates several advanced systems to enhance mission efficiency.