News DeskLast Updated: 28 February 2026, 11:06 AM ISTShare Prime Minister Narendra Modi says National Science Day celebrates the spirit of research and innovation driving India’s global rise. Prime Minister Narendra Modi | Photo: Agencies New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended greetings on National Science Day, saying the occasion celebrates the “spirit of research, innovation and scientific curiosity” that continues to drive India’s progress on the global stage. In a message posted on social media platform X, the Prime Minister said the day honours the groundbreaking discovery of the Raman Effect by eminent physicist CV Raman.