Narendra Modi

Trump's India visit: US Prez says, 'I am no. 1 on Facebook, PM Modi no. 2'

US President Donald Trump claimed that Mark Zuckerberg told him he was "number one on Facebook" -- apparently referring to his follower count -- and that PM Narendra Modi was second.

Feb 15, 2020

IT dept supports PM Modi's tax return claim, says only 1.46 crore liable to pay taxes

CBDT says that only 5.78 crore people disclosed their income in the current financial year and just 1.46 crore people are liable to pay taxes.

Feb 14, 2020

Trump's India visit: US Prez, First Lady to arrive on Feb 24; US-India to finalise trade, defence deal

President Donald Trump and the First Lady Melania will visit Ahmedabad, which is in Prime Minister Modi's home state of Gujarat. This will be Trump's first visit to India as the US President.

Feb 11, 2020

Modi in Assam: PM attends Bodo-accord celebrations, says 'People's love makes me unafraid of dandas'

Addressing a celebratory rally at Jangkritai Fwtar, about 216 km from Guwahati, PM Narendra Modi said the signing of the Bodo Accord was a historic agreement that will bring peace to the region.

Feb 7, 2020

PM Modi counters Rahul's danda jibe: Will do more Surya Namaskar to toughen my back

PM Narendra Modi hit back at Rahul Gandhi's 'danda' jibe and said he suffered a lot in the last many years which made his back danda proof.

Feb 6, 2020

Indo-US trade deal on cards during President Trump's visit to India in February

As Trump is scheduled to visit India on February 23 and 26, trade officials of both the countries are giving final touches to a proposed trade deal.

Feb 5, 2020

PM Modi hails Budget 2020, refers to it as 'best' under prevailing economic situation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was speaking at the party's parliamentary meeting in Delhi, where he also hailed the Bodo accord.

Feb 4, 2020

Budget 2020: Defence Budget is the reason why India can't defeat Pakistan in one week

The recent development pertaining to funds allocation in the defence sector has proved that the Prime Minister's statement of the Indian Army's capability to defeat Pakistan in one week is nothing but just rhetoric.

Feb 2, 2020

Will the Union Budget 2020 make it India's decade?

With the focus on the new decade and India's opportunity to seize the global economic opportunity, the Union Budget may well herald the second wave of structural reforms.

Feb 1, 2020

After PM Narendra Modi and Rajnikanth, Virat Kohli and Deepika Padukone to shoot for Man vs Wild?

Bear Grylls has managed to get PM Modi, Rajnikanth, and Akshay Kumar on his show. Rumours suggest Virat Kohli and Deepika Padukone could be next.

Jan 31, 2020

Akshay completes filming for 'Man vs Wild'; fans joke he will play Bear Grylls

After Rajinikanth, actor Akshay Kumar has completed shooting for an episode of 'Man vs Wild' with presenter Bear Grylls and now fans are comparing him with the host himself.

Jan 31, 2020

Why did PM Modi not call Sitharaman for meet with economists?

PM Narendra Modi felt that the industrialists and economists might not be able to openly express their views in the presence of the Finance Minister because they might be uncomfortable in questioning the policies of the Finance Ministry in front of Sitharaman.

Jan 30, 2020

Cabinet approves amendments in the National Commission for Homoeopathy Bill, 2019

Chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Union Cabinet approved the changes proposed in the National Commission for Homoeopathy Bill, 2019 for amending the Homoeopathy Central Council (HCC) Act, 2973.

Jan 29, 2020

Rajinikanth suffers injuries on 'Man vs Wild' shoot but assures: 'I'm alright'

Tamil star Rajinikanth suffered some injuries while he was shooting for 'Man vs Wild' with Bear Grylls.

Jan 29, 2020

Govt brought CAA to correct historical injustice, says PM Modi

The problem in Jammu and Kashmir persisted since Independence and some political parties kept issues alive and terrorism thrived for vote bank politics, said Modi, asserting that his government will ensure all such problems are resolved soon.

Jan 28, 2020

From Khelo India to Northeast insurgency: What PM Modi said in Mann Ki Baat on 71st Republic Day

This is the first address of PM Modi's monthly radio programme -- Mann Ki Baat -- in 2020 on 71st Republic Day

Jan 26, 2020

US pushing India to buy $5-6 bn more farm goods to seal trade deal

Ahead of a Trump visit to New Delhi to meet PM Modi, negotiators on both sides are hammering out terms for a trade deal that would include New Delhi rolling back higher tariffs on some farm goods such as almonds, walnuts, and apples.

Jan 26, 2020

PM Modi greets nation on 71st Republic Day: Wishing everyone a happy R-Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to greet Indians on the occasion of 71st Republic Day.

Jan 26, 2020

India, Brazil sign 15 accords to deepen ties across range of sectors

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro took to social media to hail the closer cooperation and agreements struck during Bolsonaro's official visit to India.

Jan 26, 2020

PM Modi to interact with winners of Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2020

The 49 children are winners in the fields of art & culture, Innovation, Scholastic, Social Service, Sports and Bravery. The awardees are from various states of India including one each from Jammu & Kashmir, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh.

Jan 23, 2020