On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in view of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) said that the roll-out of the new indirect tax regime from July 1 will be a turning point for the economy. Notably, this was the first PM’s review on the freshly finalised rates by the[Read More…]
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BJP government has brought transparency in political fundings: Amit Shah
BJP President Amit Shah, while addressing the Intellectuals and Eminent Citizens Meet in Trivandrum, Kerala, on Saturday said that the BJP party which is the only party which doesn’t aim to form a government but wants to see India reach the zenith in the world. Amit Shah arrived in Trivandrum[Read More…]
Four-nation tour: PM Modi reaches France; to hold talks on terrorism, NSG, climate change
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached France on the last leg of his four-nation tour. He will hold talks with newly-elected French President Emmanuel Macron on a host of key issues such as terrorism, India’s NSG membership bid and climate change. “Reached France for a vital visit to enhance ties with[Read More…]
No bullet fired in 40 years despite border dispute with China: PM Modi
The world has gradually become inter-connected and inter-dependent. This transformation has made it essential for India and China to work together on trade and investments regardless of a festering border dispute, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said. “It is true that we have a border dispute with China. But in the[Read More…]
Reporter asks Modi whether he is on Twitter, gets trolled
In a brief clipping that is going viral on Twitter, NBC News journalist Megyn Kelly is seen interacting with PM Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of the International Economic Forum in Russia. It is believed that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi happens to have a large number of[Read More…]
Dialogue only when stone-pelting stops: Amit Shah
Acknowledging the unrest in Kashmir, BJP president Amit Shah ruled out dialogue on the Kashmir. Asked if the government will speak to the Hurriyat (separatists) too as was done by the previous NDA government, he responded, “Once violence ends and an atmosphere of dialogue is created, we will talk to[Read More…]
Unemployment is the lesser of India’s problems: NITI Aayog
While the opposition has criticised the Modi government for rising unemployment in the country; government policy think-tank NITI Aayog said in a report that not unemployment but “severe underemployment” is a more serious problem for India. In its draft action report that covers fiscal 2018 to 2020, the NITI Aayog[Read More…]
Yoga is a great gift from India to the world: PM Modi on Mann Ki Baat
On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation in the 32nd episode of his monthly radio programme, Mann Ki Baat. As he spoke, he extended his greetings to the Muslim community on the occasion of Ramzan. He also paid tributes to freedom fighter Veer Savarkar on his birth anniversary. He added[Read More…]
Nitish Kumar skips meeting with Sonia Gandhi, will have lunch with the PM
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar who couldn’t attend Sonia Gandhi’s lunch party for the opposition leaders due to pre-engagements, will fly to Delhi only a day later to lunch with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. PM Modi is hosting lunch in honour of visiting Mauritian Prime Minister Anerood Jugnauth and has invited[Read More…]
The future of this country is dark: Kamal Nath
As BJP completes 3 years in power on Friday, the Congress prophesied a dark future for the country on the economic and social side. It also claimed that it was on the verge of seeing friction under the BJP-led NDA government. Additionally, they also demanded a White Paper on the[Read More…]
PM Modi inaugurates the longest bridge of India
Marking the third year in power at the Centre, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Dhola Sadiya bridge in Assam on Friday. It replaced Mumbai’s Bandra- Worli Sea Link as the longest bridge in the country. He said that the bridge will be named after late Indian singer Bhupen Hazarika. Modi[Read More…]
Discussed development issues, no talks on Presidential election: Mamata Banerjee
On Thursday, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee visited the PMO. As she met PM Modi, she discussed development issues but didn’t have any talks regarding the upcoming Presidential election, said Banerjee. Talking about her meeting with Modi, Banerjee said she raised the issue of funds for to her state under[Read More…]
PM Modi shows concern over drying rivers in India
On Monday addressing a crowd on the final day of the Namami Devi Narmade Sewa Yatra, PM Modi expressed his concerns over the condition of rivers in the country. “Many rivers in the country are on the map but do not have any water in them,” Modi said at the[Read More…]
Rajasthan ambulance scam accused writes to PM Modi seeking justice
Ziqitza Healthcare Ltd (ZHL) director, Sweta Mangal has reached out to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking speedy resolution of what she termed was a “witch hunt” against her and her colleagues. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) attached properties worth Rs 11.58 crore belonging to Mangal and Ravi Krishna, Congress leader Vyalar[Read More…]
BJP calls Arvind Kejriwal ‘Mr. Corrupt’
On Sunday, BJP demanded Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s resignation, calling him “Mr Corrupt” after sacked Minister Kapil Mishra alleged “massive” financial irregularities in the AAP’s funding. Additionally, BJP national spokesperson Meenakshi Lekhi also rejected the Aam Aadmi Party’s claim that Mishra was acting at its behest. She added that[Read More…]
PM Modi to reveal road-map for Narmada river conservation
On Monday, PM Modi will reveal a guide map for steps to be taken for the conservation of the Narmada river in Madhya Pradesh. The event which will be held at Anooppur district, where the river originates is called Amarkantak and will mark the conclusion of ‘Namami Devi Narmade Sewa[Read More…]
Assam: India’s longest bridge to be inaugurated on May 26th
On May 26, Prime minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate India’s longest river bridge in Assam. The bridge, 9.15 KM long, will be capable of withstanding the weight of a 60-tonne battle tank. Dhola-Sadiya bridge is over the Brahmaputra river and is 3.55 km longer than the Bandra-Worli sea link in[Read More…]
16,000 handcrafted candles to Sri Lanka from India
On Friday, India announced that it will gift about 16,000 handcrafted Indian candles to Sri Lanka on the occasion of International Vesak Day. This day celebrates the birth, enlightenment and death of Buddha. As per the External Affair Ministry, the candles to be gifted have especially been handcrafted from the[Read More…]
YSR Congress to support BJP’s presidential nominee
On Wednesday, YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy said his party is ready to offer support to any candidate that the BJP nominates in the coming presidential election. Reddy conveyed this to PM Modi during a meeting which lasted for over half an hour. Notably, Reddy is[Read More…]
Here’s how Twitterati trolls PM Modi’s ‘IT+IT’ speech
With every intriguing statement from politicians, Twitter feeds flood with trolls and memes. Be it Shashi Tharoor’s mind freezing English in his defense or President Trumps’s surprisingly logical tweets, Twitter spares none! Carrying forward the trend, PM Modi’s speech at the inauguration seminar on Supreme Court’s move towards becoming a[Read More…]
Technology has the power to transform our economic potential: PM Modi
Speaking at the inauguration seminar on Supreme Court’s move towards becoming a ‘Digital Court’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said e-governance must be encouraged as it is environment-friendly and will cut down the usage of papers in offices. PM Modi on Wednesday said, “Our understanding of technology should not be limited[Read More…]
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Justice Karnan, run-ins with the judiciary
Ending all speculations, the Apex Court on Tuesday declared that Justice CS Karnan was guilty of contempt of court and sentenced him to 6-month imprisonment. It is to be noted that he is the first sitting judge to be charged with contempt in the history of Indian judiciary. Justice Karnan[Read More…]
