In 2015, the Defence Ministry had raised it’s objections to “parallel negotiations” conducted by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) with the French side, the Hindu reported on Friday. According to a note by Defence Minister dated November 24, 2015, shared in the report, it was stated that “such parallel discussions[Read More…]
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Congress paid lip service to poor among upper castes: Jaitley
New Delhi, Hailing the Prime Minister’s decision to force the agenda for poverty-based reservation as the single greatest pro-poor step, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Friday accused the Congress of grudgingly supporting the bill for 10 per cent reservation for poor among the upper castes. “The Prime Minister’s decision to[Read More…]
Modi to hold ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha 2.0’
New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold his second “Pariksha Pe Charcha” on January 29, where students from high schools to college-going age will be able to interact with him. The event will be held at Talkatora Stadium and telecast live. “It is that time of the year again[Read More…]
Time to throw out Modi’s dictatorial, undemocratic regime: Kejriwal
New Delhi, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday announced that it was time to throw out the “dictatorial and undemocratic regime” of the Modi government and urged people not to forget what the Prime Minister’s political opponents faced during the last five years. “In its last weeks in office,[Read More…]
Modi a defeatist Prime Minister, says Congress
New Delhi: The Congress on Tuesday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his television interview on the New Year Day, saying the reverse countdown for his government has begun and that he is a “defeatist PM” who cannot even say for sure whether he would be contesting the next election.[Read More…]
Bangladesh polls: Sheikh Hasina wins new term as Prime Minister
Dhaka, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is set to return for a new term in office as her party, Awami League (AL), has registered a landslide victory, Bangladesh’s Election Commission said on Monday. Hasina would become Prime Minister for an unprecedented fourth term after AL secured win in 259 constituencies[Read More…]
Focus on farmers’ issues than blaming us, Congress tells Modi
New Delhi, Retaliating to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s latest attacks, the Congress on Saturday asked him to resolve the agrarian crisis and waive farmers’ loans instead of blaming the grand old party. Addressing a rally in Uttar Pradesh, Modi billed the Congress a “lollipop company” that had no real concern[Read More…]
Congress pays lip service to farmers, national security punching bag: Modi
New Delhi: In the wake of defeat by the Congress in Assembly elections in the Hindi heartland, with agrarian crisis as a major poll plank against his government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday accused the Congress of paying only “lip service” to farmers while ignoring their welfare. Video-interacting with[Read More…]
UK announces draft agreement with EU on Brexit
London: Negotiators from the United Kingdom and the European Union have formulated a draft Brexit agreement, the office of Prime Minister Theresa May said Tuesday. A special Cabinet meeting has been set for Wednesday to “consider the draft agreement the negotiating teams have reached in Brussels, and to decide on[Read More…]
Modi unveils ‘Statue of Unity’
Kevadia (Gujarat): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday unveiled the 182-metre high ‘Statue of Unity’ in honour of country’s first Home Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, and dedicated it to the nation. Built on Sadhu Bet Island on Narmada river, the imposing statue is touted to be the world’s tallest. The[Read More…]
Remembering India’s first woman Prime Minister Indira Gandhi
Today, we remember one of India’s most influential faces of the 20th century. Indira Priyadarshini Gandhi served as the Prime Minister of India for three consecutive terms and died before completing her fourth term. We turn the pages of history and bring to you the story of Mother India. [Read More…]
Kovind, Modi, Rahul hail air warriors on 86th Air Force Day
New Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Monday extended their greetings on the occasion of the 86th Air Force Day. “We proudly honour our air warriors, veterans, and families of the Indian Air Force. They safeguard our skies with courage and[Read More…]
Macron says he wasn’t in charge when Rafael deal was made; defers to Modi
United Nations, Sep 26 (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron has said that he was not in charge when the Rafael deal was made and that he would defer to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the matter which he said was “very important to him. “I was not in charge at[Read More…]
Independence Day 2018 Updates: PM Modi Recognises the honest taxpayers’ role in progress of India
India celebrates its 71 years of Independence today. Prime Minister to address the nation from the vallum of Red Fort at around 7:30. It is the fourth year for the Prime Minister Narendra Modi when he will be addressing the nation from the Re Fort on the eve of Independence[Read More…]
“His thinking is anti-Dalit”: Rahul Gandhi on PM Modi
New Delhi: Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said the government’s anti-Dalit mindset became clear when Prime Minister Narendra Modi rewarded with re-employment a judge who diluted an act that sought to deter atrocities against the marginalized. He said the Bharatiya Janata Party and the governments it led at the[Read More…]
PM Modi asks for input and suggestions for his Independence Day speech
As the Independence Day celebrations are approaching, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday asked to give suggestions for I Day speech. Modi took on Twitter and said “What are your thoughts and ideas for my 15th August speech? Share them with me on a specially created forum on the Narendra Modi[Read More…]
Will do comedy till I am totally suppressed: AIB’ Tanmay Bhat
New Delhi: Tanmay Bhat of the comedy group All India Bakchod (AIB) is no stranger to controversy. There were times when his group received immense flak for its take on powerful people, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi. But he says he will continue doing his job, which is speaking the[Read More…]
Congress a party of ‘Muslims’: Loopholes in PM Narendra Modi’s claim
An unseemly row has erupted with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s stepped up attack on Congress and more so against its president Rahul Gandhi. While speaking the other day at a public rally in Eastern Uttar Pradesh, Modi claimed that in a recent parley with Muslim intellectuals Rahul assured those present[Read More…]
Rahul Gandhi questions Modi on ‘criminal’ BJP candidates
New Delhi: Launching a fresh attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday questioned his silence on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders facing corruption charges. “Dear Modi ji, You talk a lot. Problem is, your actions don’t match your words. Here’s a primer on your candidate[Read More…]
Modi’s ‘Acche Din’ claim will take a beating: Rahul
New Delhi: Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Monday targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the issue of job creation, saying he is in denial about the threat of “massive unemployment” and added that his “Acche Din” claim will take a beating. In a tweet, Gandhi referred to economist Paul Krugman’s[Read More…]
France best partner for India: Macron
New Delhi: French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday said that France should be the best partner for India and the entry point to Europe. Macron, who arrived here on Friday on a four-day visit to India during the course of which he will co-chair the founding conference of the International[Read More…]
Our aim is social justice: Modi
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday set the goal to achieve social justice in India. He said the nation already has manpower, skill and resources, all it needs is to work on mission mode to bring about the positive change. With am aim to improve India’s standing in[Read More…]
‘Note Pe Chot…’ neither in favour nor against demonetisation: Ajay
Mumbai: Actor Ajay Kkuundal says his forthcoming movie titled “Note Pe Chot 8/11”, which is based on demonetisation, is about how it affected the nation and does not favour or criticise Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to withdraw high-denomination notes from circulation. “It was a decision taken by the government[Read More…]
Modi, Iran President discuss bilateral cooperation
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday discussed bilateral cooperation across a range of areas and regional issues during a meeting with Iran President Hassan Rouhani here. Modi welcomed Rouhani at the Hyderabad House here ahead of delegation-level talks between the two sides. “Both leaders held substantive and productive[Read More…]
Israeli police recommend charging PM Netanyahu with bribery
Jerusalem: Israeli police on Tuesday recommended charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in two separate corruption cases. After the month-long investigation, the police handed over their recommendation to Israel’s Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit, who will decide whether to press charges against the prime minister,[Read More…]