PM Modi: Media contribution is key to building Viksit Bharat

New Delhi: Praising its crucial role, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday said the media helps in raising public awareness and fostering active participation in issues of social and national importance.“As the country moves towards building Viksit Bharat, the contribution of media will play an important role in strengthening our unity and sense of purpose,” he said in a special written message at the Times Now Summit 2026.Congratulating Times Network on the launch of its new brand identity, the Prime Minister said: “In this journey, platforms like this Times Group Plays a vital role in informing citizens, shaping minds, enhancing dialogue and amplifying India’s voice on the global stage. The new image of Times Network is a forward-looking step that reflects progress. “minister of information and broadcasting Ashwini Vashno The new brand identity was unveiled with Vineet Jain, Managing Director of Times Group.“This is more than just a visual transformation. It is a statement of purpose. It reflects a network that is not bound by geography but is energized by connections. This new identity embodies a larger vision of a network that acts as a bridge between India and the world, and between the world and India,” said Times Group Managing Director.