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  • A devastating fire swept through a guest house in Malviya Nagar, claiming 21 lives and injuring 20. The b ...More

    A devastating fire swept through a guest house in Malviya Nagar, claiming 21 lives and injuring 20. The blaze, possibly ignited by a gas cylinder or air conditioner, spread rapidly through the building. Many victims succumbed to smoke inhalation. Authorities are investigating the incident and have arrested the owner. Rescue efforts faced challenges due to narrow lanes. ...Less

  • The Union Cabinet has approved significant development initiatives totaling Rs 30,290 crore. A key focus ...More

    The Union Cabinet has approved significant development initiatives totaling Rs 30,290 crore. A key focus is providing Rs 10,000 crore in budgetary support to Oil Marketing Companies. This aims to stabilize Aviation Turbine Fuel prices for Indian airlines. This measure addresses the current fuel price volatility. The support will help ensure stable operations for domestic and international flights. ...Less

  • India's Ministry of Home Affairs has formed a High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes. This committee ...More

    India's Ministry of Home Affairs has formed a High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes. This committee will scientifically study population shifts across the nation. It will scrutinize challenges from illegal immigration and other unnatural factors. The panel will recommend policy and legal measures to safeguard national interests and social fabric. ...Less

  • India and Vietnam have significantly boosted their strategic ties. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced ...More

    India and Vietnam have significantly boosted their strategic ties. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced new cooperation in critical minerals, rare earths, and energy security. Thirteen MoUs were signed, covering digital technologies, pharmaceuticals, tourism, and more. Agreements include linking India's UPI with Vietnam's payment network. This partnership strengthens economic and defense cooperation, enhancing regional peace and stability. ...Less

  • India and South Korea are strengthening ties. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Lee Jae-myung an ...More

    India and South Korea are strengthening ties. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Lee Jae-myung announced the India-Korea Friendship Festival. This event celebrates their ancient shared heritage and modern cultural exchange. A new Mumbai Korea Centre will also be established. This center will blend K-pop and Bollywood, fostering deeper cultural understanding between the two nations. ...Less

  • India has achieved a major milestone with its new fast-breeder nuclear reactor reaching criticality. This ...More

    India has achieved a major milestone with its new fast-breeder nuclear reactor reaching criticality. This marks a significant step in a decades-old plan for energy independence. The reactor uses plutonium from spent fuel to generate electricity and more fissile material. This technology is complex and rare, with few countries operating such reactors. ...Less

  • The minister further informed that the country added 6.65 gigawatts of solar capacity in March 2026, mark ...More

    The minister further informed that the country added 6.65 gigawatts of solar capacity in March 2026, marking the highest-ever solar installation in a single month. "Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Maharashtra have led this extraordinary growth, powering India's transition towards a cleaner, greener, and more self-reliant future," Joshi said. ...Less

  • Gujarat CM said a dedicated unit in the state industries department will be formed soon for catering to p ...More

    Gujarat CM said a dedicated unit in the state industries department will be formed soon for catering to patent-related needs of small and medium enterprises. ...Less

  • PM Narendra Modi's announcement implemented within 15 days: Uma Bharti

    Union Minister for Water Resources Uma Bharti today said the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement ...More

    Union Minister for Water Resources Uma Bharti today said the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement of launch of Jan Dhan Yojana on Independence Day has been implemented on the ground less than a fortnight to benefit crores of people of the country. ...Less

  • PM Narendra Modi announces Rs 2 lakh for derailment victims

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an ex-gratia of Rs two lakh for the kin of each of those killed in ...More

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an ex-gratia of Rs two lakh for the kin of each of those killed in the twin train derailments in Madhya Pradesh. ...Less

  • PM Modi’s big pay boost promise in West Bengal: 7th Pay Commission for state govt staff amid 8th CPC buzz explained

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised the 7th Pay Commission for West Bengal state government employees i ...More

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised the 7th Pay Commission for West Bengal state government employees if the BJP wins the upcoming assembly elections. This announcement comes amid anticipation for the 8th Central Pay Commission salary hike, highlighting the divergence in pay commission timelines between the Centre and various states, with some states like West Bengal still operating under the 6th Pay Commission. ...Less

  • PM Narendra Modi announces key nuclear security initiatives

    Modi said India will continue to accord a high national priority to nuclear security through strong insti ...More

    Modi said India will continue to accord a high national priority to nuclear security through strong institutional framework, independent regulatory agency and trained and specialized manpower. ...Less

  • PM Narendra Modi announces slew of initiatives for SAARC countries

    Modi said that as SAARC "we have failed to move with speed that our people expect" which some argue was d ...More

    Modi said that as SAARC "we have failed to move with speed that our people expect" which some argue was due to a development gap. ...Less

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi announces new cleanliness drive

    The prime minister termed the mission as a "historic mass movement aimed at fulfilling Bapu's dream of a ...More

    The prime minister termed the mission as a "historic mass movement aimed at fulfilling Bapu's dream of a clean India." ...Less

  • PM Narendra Modi announces e-visas to Chinese nationals

    In a confidence building measure, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced that India will grant e-vi ...More

    In a confidence building measure, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced that India will grant e-visas to Chinese tourists. ...Less

  • Narendra Modi announces formation of new Gir-Somnath district

    Modi has announced the formation of a new Gir-Somnath district along with a slew of other measures for th ...More

    Modi has announced the formation of a new Gir-Somnath district along with a slew of other measures for the fishermen community there. ...Less

  • PM Narendra Modi announces panel to study joint polls

    Major opposition parties stay away, 21 parties send representatives ...More

    Major opposition parties stay away, 21 parties send representatives ...Less

  • PM Narendra Modi's announcement on scrapping job interviews kicks up row

    PM's announcement of doing away with the requirement of interviews for lesser non-gazetted central govern ...More

    PM's announcement of doing away with the requirement of interviews for lesser non-gazetted central government jobs from January 1 today drew accusations of violation of the model code for elections. ...Less

  • Congress slams PM Narendra Modi's announcement of e-visas for Chinese tourists

    Congress spokesman RPN Singh rued that New Delhi had agreed to the arrangement without Beijing first doin ...More

    Congress spokesman RPN Singh rued that New Delhi had agreed to the arrangement without Beijing first doing away with stapled visas. ...Less

  • PM Narendra Modi announces 24X7 helpline for expats

    Specifically for Indians in Saudi Arabia, Modi announced the setting up of worker resource centres in Riy ...More

    Specifically for Indians in Saudi Arabia, Modi announced the setting up of worker resource centres in Riyadh and Jeddah to provide them with all necessary help. ...Less

  • PM Narendra Modi announces operationalisation of e-visa facility for Chinese

    PM announced operationalisation of e-visa facility for the Chinese tourists, inviting them to take its ad ...More

    PM announced operationalisation of e-visa facility for the Chinese tourists, inviting them to take its advantage and "experience the beauty of Incredible India". ...Less

  • PM Narendra Modi announces fresh line of credit worth $2 billion to Bangladesh

    India and Bangladesh opened a new chapter in their ties as they settled their 41-year-old boundary disput ...More

    India and Bangladesh opened a new chapter in their ties as they settled their 41-year-old boundary dispute and promised to do more in other areas. ...Less

  • PM Narendra Modi announces $150 million for health, agriculture, renewable energy sector

    On a two day visit to the state of California, PM Modi announced a $150 million impact fund dedicated to ...More

    On a two day visit to the state of California, PM Modi announced a $150 million impact fund dedicated to health, agriculture and renewable energy sector. ...Less

  • PM Narendra Modi announces ex-gratia to the kin of those killed in Iraq

    The mortal remains of 38 of the 39 Indians killed in war-torn Iraq were brought back to the country yeste ...More

    The mortal remains of 38 of the 39 Indians killed in war-torn Iraq were brought back to the country yesterday in a special aircraft and handed over to their relatives. ...Less

  • Narendra Modi announces major capacity building initiatives for South American region

    Modi, who met several South American Presidents in Brasilia at a meeting, recalled business ties between ...More

    Modi, who met several South American Presidents in Brasilia at a meeting, recalled business ties between Gujarat and the region. ...Less

  • Key takeaways from PM Narendra Modi's announcements on commercial coal mining

    With easy entry and exit norms for commercial coal auctions the government expects participation from Ind ...More

    With easy entry and exit norms for commercial coal auctions the government expects participation from Indian companies like Hindalco, Jindal Steel & Power, JSW Energy, Adani Group and Vedanta besides global miners like Peabody, BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto. ...Less

  • PM Narendra Modi announces Delhi-Mumbai-Tel Aviv flight service

    Soon after ascending the dais at the Tel Aviv Convention Centre, PM Modi touched upon the fact that this ...More

    Soon after ascending the dais at the Tel Aviv Convention Centre, PM Modi touched upon the fact that this was the first ever visit by an Indian premier to the Jewish nation. ...Less

  • Surgical strike on black money: Key points of PM Narendra Modi's announcements

    PM Modi said people holding notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1000 can deposit the same in their bank and post offic ...More

    PM Modi said people holding notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1000 can deposit the same in their bank and post office accounts from November 10 till December 30. ...Less

  • PM Narendra Modi announces construction of 10,000 houses in Sri Lanka

    Modi was hailed by a mammoth crowd when he referred to their leaders like Saumiyamurthy Thondaman and app ...More

    Modi was hailed by a mammoth crowd when he referred to their leaders like Saumiyamurthy Thondaman and appreciated their bid to keep the social fabric of the beautiful nation intact. ...Less

  • PM Narendra Modi announces compensation for victims of J&K bus accident

    "PM announced ex gratia of Rs. 2 lakhs for next of kin of those killed & Rs. 50,000 for those seriously i ...More

    "PM announced ex gratia of Rs. 2 lakhs for next of kin of those killed & Rs. 50,000 for those seriously injured, in the bus accident in J&K (sic)," the Prime Minister's Office tweeted. ...Less

  • PM Narendra Modi announces immediate relief of Rs 500 crore to flood-hit Kerala

    "The prime minister announced a financial assistance of Rs 500 crore to the state. This is in addition to ...More

    "The prime minister announced a financial assistance of Rs 500 crore to the state. This is in addition to Rs 100 crore announced by Home Minister Rajnath Singh on August 12," it said. ...Less

  • COVID-19: Suspension of Railway services to be extended till April 14

    After Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement of a 21 day lockdown across the country, the Indian Rai ...More

    After Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement of a 21 day lockdown across the country, the Indian Railways announced that its suspension of all passenger services will continue till April 14. ...Less

  • PM Narendra Modi announces memorial for APJ Kalam on 84th birth anniversary

    The Prime Minister inaugurated a photo exhibition titled "A Celebration of Dr Kalam's Life" and unveiled ...More

    The Prime Minister inaugurated a photo exhibition titled "A Celebration of Dr Kalam's Life" and unveiled a bust at DRDO Bhavan here. ...Less

  • Tripura's Ulta Rath Yatra mishap: PM Narendra Modi announces compensation for victims

    "The mishap during the Ulta Rath Yatra at Kumarghat is saddening. Condolences to those who have lost thei ...More

    "The mishap during the Ulta Rath Yatra at Kumarghat is saddening. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in this mishap. May the injured recover soon. The local administration is providing all possible assistance to those affected," PM Modi said in a tweet. ...Less

  • PM's US Visit: Narendra Modi announces visa on arrival in India facility for Americans

    Modi announced visa on arrival in India facility for Americans, whose govt revoked his US visa and kept h ...More

    Modi announced visa on arrival in India facility for Americans, whose govt revoked his US visa and kept him out of the country for a decade. ...Less

  • PM Narendra Modi announces 'April 2019-March 2020' as Construction-Technology year

    PM Narendra Modi sought the support of the private sector in fulfilling the government's mission of provi ...More

    PM Narendra Modi sought the support of the private sector in fulfilling the government's mission of providing brick house to every Indian by 2022. ...Less

  • Gujarat floods: PM Narendra Modi announces Rs 500 crore interim relief

    Modi, who undertook an aerial survey of the flood-hit areas with Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, said 10 mor ...More

    Modi, who undertook an aerial survey of the flood-hit areas with Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, said 10 more IAF helicopters would be pressed into service for rescue and relief operations. ...Less

  • Narendra Modi announces Rs 2,000-crore flood-relief package for northeast

    PM Narendra Modi has set aside Rs 250 crore for relief work in Assam and another Rs 100 crore for the stu ...More

    PM Narendra Modi has set aside Rs 250 crore for relief work in Assam and another Rs 100 crore for the study of the recurring flood problem in the north-eastern region. ...Less

  • PM Narendra Modi announces setting up independent trust to build Ram Temple

    The independent Trust will be named ‘Sri Ramjanambhoomi Tirath Shetra’, Modi announced in Parliament. The ...More

    The independent Trust will be named ‘Sri Ramjanambhoomi Tirath Shetra’, Modi announced in Parliament. The Trust will be independent to take decisions regarding the construction of the Temple, the PM said. The Supreme Court in an order on November 9 last year had asked the government to set up a Trust within three months and also allot five acres for building a mosque. ...Less

  • Odisha floods: PM Narendra Modi announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia

    "The amount sanctioned from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund will be disbursed directly to the d ...More

    "The amount sanctioned from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund will be disbursed directly to the district collectors," a PMO statement said. ...Less

  • Delhi Economics Conclave: PM Narendra Modi announces revamped appraisal system for taxmen

    The statement seemed to be targeted at investors, many of whom still complain about the need to tone up t ...More

    The statement seemed to be targeted at investors, many of whom still complain about the need to tone up tax administration. ...Less

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi announces ex-gratia for Gorakhpur train mishap victims

    Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has also announced financial assistance for those killed and ...More

    Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has also announced financial assistance for those killed and injured. ...Less

  • Narendra Modi announces Rs 300 crore public toilets scheme for urban poor

    Taking the election campaign to the next level, Modi announced a special public toilets scheme for the ur ...More

    Taking the election campaign to the next level, Modi announced a special public toilets scheme for the urban poor besides rolling out other sops. ...Less

  • Hudhud havoc: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announces Rs 1000 crore interim assistance for Andhra Pradesh

    PM Narendra Modi assured an early assessment of the losses by central teams for extending full-scale fina ...More

    PM Narendra Modi assured an early assessment of the losses by central teams for extending full-scale financial assistance. ...Less

  • PM Narendra Modi announces Rs 1,000-crore 'Startup India Seed Fund'

    India, the Prime Minister said, is home to the world's third largest startup ecosystem which has helped s ...More

    India, the Prime Minister said, is home to the world's third largest startup ecosystem which has helped several budding entrepreneurs to come up with innovative technologies and become big corporations. ...Less

  • PM Narendra Modi announces Rs 28,000 crore for new rail projects in Northeast

    PM also said that the Centre has sanctioned Rs 5000 cr to provide 2G mobile coverage in this area for com ...More

    PM also said that the Centre has sanctioned Rs 5000 cr to provide 2G mobile coverage in this area for comprehensive telecom development plan of NE region. ...Less

  • FIPIC Summit: PM Narendra Modi announces plan to open space research station in Fiji

    India on Friday hosted the second summit of the Pacific Islands countries in Jaipur as part of a strategy ...More

    India on Friday hosted the second summit of the Pacific Islands countries in Jaipur as part of a strategy to expand its presence in the region. ...Less

  • PM Narendra Modi announces Rs 8,000 crore for building roads in Jammu and Kashmir

    Omar had pressed for early completion of Batote-Kishtwar road, Kargil-Zanskar, Domail-Katra road besides ...More

    Omar had pressed for early completion of Batote-Kishtwar road, Kargil-Zanskar, Domail-Katra road besides fast tracking the four-laning of NH1. ...Less

  • PM Narendra Modi announces his visit to China from May 14 to 16 on Weibo

    PM Modi announced his visit to China from May 14 to 16 on Weibo, saying he is looking forward to have pro ...More

    PM Modi announced his visit to China from May 14 to 16 on Weibo, saying he is looking forward to have productive discussions with top Chinese leadership. ...Less

  • There may be 50 per cent reduction in tax collection: Manish Sisodia

    AAP, led by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, has been opposing demonetisation since Prime Minister N ...More

    AAP, led by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, has been opposing demonetisation since Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the move on November 8. ...Less

  • Migrants: Maharashtra minister shares news clip on train service

    More than 1,000 migrant workers gathered in Bandra demanding transport arrangements to go back to their n ...More

    More than 1,000 migrant workers gathered in Bandra demanding transport arrangements to go back to their native places, hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced extension of the coronavirus-enforced lockdown till May 3. ...Less

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi announces Rs 1.25-lakh crore special package for poll-bound Bihar

    Dharmendra Pradhan told ET the package was needed to develop the state. “It was a wellthoughtout and plan ...More

    Dharmendra Pradhan told ET the package was needed to develop the state. “It was a wellthoughtout and planned package to uplift a backward state.” ...Less

  • India, Nepal allow nationals to carry Rs 500 and 1,000 notes

    "We have decided to allow our nationals to carry Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 denomination notes up to the limit o ...More

    "We have decided to allow our nationals to carry Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 denomination notes up to the limit of Rs 25,000," Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced here. ...Less

  • Govt asks people to cultivate new habits during 21-day lockout

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a 21-day lockdown for the entire country on Tuesday. ...More

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a 21-day lockdown for the entire country on Tuesday. ...Less

  • Cabinet approves Rs 19,041 cr viability gap funding for BharatNet in 16 states

    Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said the decision to involve private players was taken after Prime M ...More

    Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said the decision to involve private players was taken after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on August 15, 2020 that around 6 lakh villages in the country will be connected with broadband in 1,000 days. ...Less

  • PM Narendra Modi announces Rs 1,000 crore more for Tamil Nadu relief work

    Flanked by Governor K Rosaiah and J Jayalalithaa, Modi began his brief statement with a sentence in Tamil ...More

    Flanked by Governor K Rosaiah and J Jayalalithaa, Modi began his brief statement with a sentence in Tamil telling people of TN, "I will be in support of you". ...Less

  • PM Narendra Modi announces Rs 6 lakh compensation for kin of those killed in Nepal earthquake

    The above amount is in addition to the compensation of Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Minister's National Relie ...More

    The above amount is in addition to the compensation of Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund announced earlier in the day. ...Less

  • PM Narendra Modi announces Rs 2 lakh each for kin of UP bus accident victims

    Prime Minister also announced Rs 50,000 for each of those injured in the collision between a truck and a ...More

    Prime Minister also announced Rs 50,000 for each of those injured in the collision between a truck and a bus in Bareilly. ...Less

  • Mayawati lauds farmers on repeal of agri laws, says Centre's decision 'too late'

    The BSP supremo also demanded framing a law to assure support price for farmers' produce and financial co ...More

    The BSP supremo also demanded framing a law to assure support price for farmers' produce and financial compensation for the kin of farmers who lost their lives during the protest against the three contentious laws. ...Less

  • Aam Aadmi Party sweeps Delhi APMC polls

    The mandis were the one of the first visible casualties after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the ...More

    The mandis were the one of the first visible casualties after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the ban on Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes last month. ...Less

  • Guj to set up department to check climate change

    Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi announced that a new department will be created to address the issue ...More

    Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi announced that a new department will be created to address the issues of climate change and global warming. ...Less

  • 'I welcome them... why not': Sonia Gandhi on Bharat Ratna to former PM PV Narasimha Rao

    Former Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Friday said she "welcomes" the announcement of giving Bharat Ra ...More

    Former Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Friday said she "welcomes" the announcement of giving Bharat Ratna to former prime minister PV Narasimha Rao. Asked about the Bharat Ratna announcements, specifically for Rao, Sonia Gandhi in a short reply said, "I welcome them... why not". ...Less

  • Farm laws repeal: BJP leaders laud PM Modi's statesmanship

    Several BJP leaders also quoted a part of Modi's address to the nation to suggest that his decision to sc ...More

    Several BJP leaders also quoted a part of Modi's address to the nation to suggest that his decision to scrap the laws, dubbed as a defeat for the government, was driven by national interest. Quoting last Sikh Guru Gobind Singh, Modi had wished that he never back down from doing good work and said whatever he is doing is for the country. ...Less

  • Priyanka Gandhi slams demonetisation as 'disaster'

    On November 8, 2016, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on national television his government's decis ...More

    On November 8, 2016, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on national television his government's decision to ban all currency notes of higher denomination of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 from midnight on the same day. ...Less

  • Japan vows to invest $35 billion over 5 years

    India and Japan on Monday vowed to upgrade their ties to a special strategic and global partnership cover ...More

    India and Japan on Monday vowed to upgrade their ties to a special strategic and global partnership covering a range of defence and economic issues. ...Less

  • Cyclone Amphan: PM Modi announces interim relief of Rs 1,000 crore to West Bengal

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an advance interim assistance of Rs 1,000 crore for cyclone-hit We ...More

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an advance interim assistance of Rs 1,000 crore for cyclone-hit West Bengal on Friday. ...Less

  • COVID-19: Apollo Hospitals chairman welcomes vaccine for 15-18 age group

    On December 25, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that vaccination against COVID-19 for children bet ...More

    On December 25, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that vaccination against COVID-19 for children between 15-18 years would start from January 3. ...Less

  • Servotech Power enrols with 62 discoms under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli scheme

    In February, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the scheme, which aims to light up one crore househol ...More

    In February, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the scheme, which aims to light up one crore households by installing rooftop solar equipment and providing up to 300 units of free electricity every month. Over 1.28 crore registrations have been made and around 14 lakh applications received under the scheme for rooftop installations. ...Less

  • Farm law repeal: Better late than never, protest over other demands to go on, say farmers at Singhu

    Celebrations broke out at the Singhu border protest site soon after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announce ...More

    Celebrations broke out at the Singhu border protest site soon after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced repealing the farm laws, but some farmers said the agitation will continue till Parliament repeals the legislations and their other demands are met. ...Less

  • Veer Baal Diwas to be observed on Dec 26 as tribute to Guru Gobind Singh's sons

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Sunday that December 26 starting this year will be observed as ...More

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Sunday that December 26 starting this year will be observed as "Veer Baal Diwas" as a tribute to the 10th Sikh guru Gobind Singh's four sons who were executed by the Mughals. Modi's announcement came on the day of the birth anniversary of the Sikh guru. ...Less

  • Farm laws repeal: Motorists hope agony of taking detours to avoid blockade at border points will end

    Hundreds of farmers have been camping at important stretches of Delhi's borders in Singhu, Tikri and Ghaz ...More

    Hundreds of farmers have been camping at important stretches of Delhi's borders in Singhu, Tikri and Ghazipur since November 2020, demanding the repeal of the three contentious farm laws. ...Less

  • Government amends norms; companies' contribution to PM CARES Fund to qualify as CSR expenditure

    The PM CARES Fund would be utilised to deal with any emergency or distress situation such as coronavirus ...More

    The PM CARES Fund would be utilised to deal with any emergency or distress situation such as coronavirus outbreak. ...Less

  • Decoding demonetisation: 54 days and counting

    ET Magazine helps you understand the implications of this far-reaching action, popularly termed demonetis ...More

    ET Magazine helps you understand the implications of this far-reaching action, popularly termed demonetisation. ...Less

  • Issues of national security do not fall under poll code ambit: EC sources

    They were responding to queries on whether PM Modi's announcement of India's successful demonstration of ...More

    They were responding to queries on whether PM Modi's announcement of India's successful demonstration of anti-satellite missile capability violated the poll code. ...Less

  • Demo wrecked economy, says Congress

    On November 8, 2016, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced scrapping of ₹500 and ₹1,000 notes. ...More

    On November 8, 2016, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced scrapping of ₹500 and ₹1,000 notes. ...Less

  • Victory of farmers: Jayant Chaudhary after Centre's farm laws repeal decision

    The victory of farmers is the victory of the country, Rashtriya Lok Dal chief Jayant Chaudhary said on Fr ...More

    The victory of farmers is the victory of the country, Rashtriya Lok Dal chief Jayant Chaudhary said on Friday after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the government's decision to repeal the farm laws ...Less

  • Government takes note of oil situation, assessing options of tax cut

    Local fuel prices have remained static since November 4 last year when Prime Minister Narendra Modi annou ...More

    Local fuel prices have remained static since November 4 last year when Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a cut in excise on diesel by Rs 10 and petrol by Rs 5 a litre. ...Less

  • PM Narendra Modi announces Rs 2 lakh each for next of kin who died in Tamil Nadu floods

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi tonight announced Rs 2 lakh each for the next of kin of those who died in Ta ...More

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi tonight announced Rs 2 lakh each for the next of kin of those who died in Tamil Nadu floods. ...Less

  • On November 8, RBI had only Rs 4.94 lakh crore in 2000 rupee notes: RTI

    The RBI says it had 2,473 million pieces of 2,000 rupee notes on November 8 which had a value of over Rs ...More

    The RBI says it had 2,473 million pieces of 2,000 rupee notes on November 8 which had a value of over Rs 4.94 lakh crore. ...Less

  • Farm laws: Democracy won, crores of farmers got justice, says J'khand agri min

    "The bills were unconstitutionally passed in the Parliament without discussion and even farmers were not ...More

    "The bills were unconstitutionally passed in the Parliament without discussion and even farmers were not consulted. Agriculture is a state subject but there was no discussion in the state legislative assemblies. But now the BJP-led Union government took the U-turn after their dismal performance in recent assembly by-elections," the Congress leader told reporters on Saturday. ...Less

  • Murli Manohar Joshi to adopt village outside his constituency

    Murli Manohar Joshi will adopt a village outside his constituency Kanpur as not a single village here ful ...More

    Murli Manohar Joshi will adopt a village outside his constituency Kanpur as not a single village here fulfilled the criteria for adoption. ...Less

  • Odisha relief offering to be considered CSR spend

    Cyclone Fani — which made landfall in Odisha on May 3 — has caused at least 41 deaths as well as acute wa ...More

    Cyclone Fani — which made landfall in Odisha on May 3 — has caused at least 41 deaths as well as acute water and power shortages in affected areas. ...Less

  • Over 180 cases registered, 5,103 people detained for violating lockdown orders: Delhi police

    According to the data shared by Delhi police, 183 cases were registered under section 188 (for disobedien ...More

    According to the data shared by Delhi police, 183 cases were registered under section 188 (for disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant) of the Indian Penal Code till 5pm. ...Less

  • August 14 to be observed as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day: PM Modi

    May the Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, the prime minister said, keep "reminding us of the need to rem ...More

    May the Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, the prime minister said, keep "reminding us of the need to remove the poison of social divisions, disharmony and further strengthen the spirit of oneness, social harmony and human empowerment". ...Less

  • Extension of lockdown necessary step in view of COVID-19 threat: Omar Abdullah

    "The extension of lockdown till May 3 isn't something we all wanted but given the threat we face from COV ...More

    "The extension of lockdown till May 3 isn't something we all wanted but given the threat we face from COVID-19, it's a necessity. Let's do everything we can to cooperate with authorities to avoid a further extension in May," he tweeted. ...Less

  • Trinamool Congress opposes move to abolish Planning Commission

    "The reason for the proposed winding up was not explained categorically, nor was it discussed in Parliame ...More

    "The reason for the proposed winding up was not explained categorically, nor was it discussed in Parliament," Bandopadhyay said. ...Less

  • 15 trustees in Ram Temple trust; one to be Dalit: Amit Shah

    Amit Shah congratulated Modi "for such an unprecedented decision" that strengthens social harmony. The ho ...More

    Amit Shah congratulated Modi "for such an unprecedented decision" that strengthens social harmony. The home minister said the trust will be independent to take every decision related to the temple and 67 acres of land will be transferred to it. ...Less

  • PM Modi announces project for conservation of dolphins

    Ten years after Gangetic Dolphins were declared national aquatic animals, Prime Minister Narendra Modi an ...More

    Ten years after Gangetic Dolphins were declared national aquatic animals, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Saturday a conservation project for the species. The 'Project Dolphin' aims to give a stronger impetus for conservation of the aquatic mammals in the lines of 'Project Tiger' and 'Project Elephant'. ...Less

  • "Capitalist-dependant" Modi govt created "mistrust": Lalu on farm laws repeal

    Prasad, who is keeping indifferent health for quite some time, congratulated farmers who had agitated for ...More

    Prasad, who is keeping indifferent health for quite some time, congratulated farmers who had agitated for withdrawal of three contentious farm laws. ...Less

  • Mallikarjun Kharge slams Modi govt for 'not fulfilling' promises made to protesting farmers

    "The Modi government, which crushed the farmers under vehicle, did not give cost plus 50 percent Minimum ...More

    "The Modi government, which crushed the farmers under vehicle, did not give cost plus 50 percent Minimum Support Price, did not give compensation to 733 martyred farmers and didn't even withdraw the case against them," Kharge said in a tweet in Hindi. ...Less

  • Cabinet may consider merger of PIO, OCI cards on Wednesday

    In his address in New York, Modi had announced that his government will merge PIO and OCI cards to simpli ...More

    In his address in New York, Modi had announced that his government will merge PIO and OCI cards to simplify the Indian diaspora's travel to India. ...Less

  • Congress gives six key suggestions on Start Up India policy

    The Congress suggestions were released by Jairam Ramesh who insisted before the NDA regime started focuss ...More

    The Congress suggestions were released by Jairam Ramesh who insisted before the NDA regime started focussing on ‘start ups’, during UPA regime. ...Less

  • Cabinet nod for Rs 11,040 cr National Mission on edible oils-oil palm

    Briefing media, Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur said the Cabinet approved the N ...More

    Briefing media, Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur said the Cabinet approved the NMEO-OP with a focus on the northeast region and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Due to heavy dependence on imports for edible oils, it is important to make efforts for increasing the domestic production of edible oils in which increasing area and productivity of oil palm plays an important part, he said. ...Less

  • Farm Unions, Opposition parties welcome Centre's decision to repeal farm laws

    In his address to the nation on the occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti, Modi said the three farm laws will be ...More

    In his address to the nation on the occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti, Modi said the three farm laws will be repealed inthe coming Winter session of Parliament. ...Less

  • Samyukt Kisan Morcha welcomes PM Modi's decision to repeal farm laws

    "The agitation of farmers is not just against the repeal of the three black laws, but also for a statutor ...More

    "The agitation of farmers is not just against the repeal of the three black laws, but also for a statutory guarantee to remunerative prices for all agricultural produce and for all farmers. This important demand of farmers is still pending," it said. ...Less

  • RSS affiliates hail PM Modi's call to repeal farm laws

    For the last one year, the RSS, the parent organisation of BJP, in its most important decision-making mee ...More

    For the last one year, the RSS, the parent organisation of BJP, in its most important decision-making meetings held in Delhi, Karnataka and Nagpur had discussed the fallout of the extended farmers' protest on Indian society, and mainly on the farming community. ...Less

  • Assam is all set to ease lockdown from April 1

    Assam cabinet which held its meeting on Monday announced a COVID-19 package which decided to allow agricu ...More

    Assam cabinet which held its meeting on Monday announced a COVID-19 package which decided to allow agriculture and farming activity with necessary protection from April 1 onwards. ...Less

  • 'Shiv Shakti Point' signifies new India's resolve towards world welfare: UP CM

    Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Saturday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement ...More

    Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Saturday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement to name 'Vikram' lander's touchdown spot on the Moon as 'Shiv Shakti Point', saying it signifies the resolve of the 'new India' towards world welfare. Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared August 23, the day the spacecraft landed on the Moon's south pole, as the 'National Space Day'. ...Less

  • Indians’ desperation for government jobs in the last eight years shows unemployment crisis

    Last month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced plans to hire a million people to fill vacancies in th ...More

    Last month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced plans to hire a million people to fill vacancies in the country’s government departments in the next 18 months -- a move aimed at countering the criticism against him of failing to create enough jobs in a country where nearly two-thirds of its 1.4 billion people are in the age of 15-64 years. ...Less

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