Narendra Modi

Banks sell bad debt at fire sale prices; it isn't good news for Modi

This development is bad news for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is keen to get banks lending more to stimulate the economy and create more jobs ahead of an election due by May this year.

Jan 28, 2019

Mohanlal gets trolled: Social media users say he got Padma Bhushan for flattering PM Modi

Some of these people trolled on Mohanlal on Facebook and Twitter by sharing pictures of the Superstar licking a shoe which is actually an iconic scene from the movie 'Kaalapani'.

Jan 27, 2019

Citing timing before LS elections, Naveen Patnaik's sister Gita Mehta turns down Padma Shri

Gita Mehta, who is also the sister of Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and daughter of former CM Biju Patnaik, was selected for distinguished contribution to literature and education.

Jan 26, 2019

Modi government likely to fall short of parliament majority in Lok Sabha polls - survey

Modi, who swept to power in 2014 with the biggest majority seen in India in decades, is facing public discontent over a lack of jobs and a weak farm economy.

Jan 25, 2019

Merger of Jet Airways and Air India will save both, but will be bad for flyers

If the two full service carriers were to merge, both could do away with suicidal discounting. A rationlisation of ticketing will be a crucial part of the turnaround of both the airlines.

Jan 24, 2019

Will Priyanka Gandhi's political entry bring back Indira Magic for Congress?

Priyanaka's formal political entry also happens after the Bahujan Samaj Paarty (BSP) and the Samajwadi party (SP) cold-shouldered Congress when they formed an electoral alliance.

Jan 23, 2019

Modi govt's price-control plans to make 50 cancer, rare disease drugs more affordable

The central government has decided to trim down the trade margins on 50 drugs used in the treatment of cancer and rare diseases.

Jan 23, 2019

Parineeti Chopra, Narendra Modi's awkward handshake will fulfill your daily dose of laughter

If you take a look at the picture, Narendra Modi is seen extending his hand towards Parineeti for a handshake where as the latter is seen greeting the PM with folded hands with a wide smile on her face.

Jan 22, 2019

CBI row: 20 officers transferred 3 days before new chief's selection by PM Modi-led committee

The officers probing the 2G spectrum scam and loan default cases against Nirav Modi and Mehul Choski have been transferred by CBI's interim-chief Nageswara Rao.

Jan 22, 2019

Bill Gates praises Narendra Modi for flagship health scheme Ayushman Bharat

Dubbed as 'Modicare', Ayushman Bharat is the world's largest public healthcare scheme.

Jan 17, 2019

Modi govt's NY bonanza: 7th Pay Commission benefits approved for teachers of technical institutes

Ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the central government has announced a string of welfare schemes and pay hikes for government employees.

Jan 16, 2019

Kumaraswamy govt in Karnataka faces no threat from BJP, assures HD Deve Gowda

Amid Gowda assuring the public that the Congress-JD(S) government is not facing any threat, two MLAs from the ruling party withdrew their support with immediate effect.

Jan 15, 2019

Army Day 2019: As nation pays tribute to brave soldiers, two women officers lead all-male contingents

India celebrated the 71st Army Day to honour the sacrifices and bravery of its armed forces and their families.

Jan 15, 2019

Devotees take holy dip on Makar Sankranti as Kumbh Mela opens

Elaborate security arrangements were in place and pontoon bridges have been constructed to lead the visitors to the 5-km bathing ghat at Sangam.

Jan 15, 2019

Body of newborn girl found dumped inside cardboard box in Srinagar

There have been repeated cases of girls being left in maternity hospitals or on the roadside in both urban and rural districts of J&K. The religous sensitisation drives have clearly not worked as well.

Jan 14, 2019

Is Rajinikanth joining BJP? From Valentine's Day vandalism to 'beef lynching', Petta pushes his anti-right wing stand

Rajinikanth has clearly sent a message to the people with his latest movie Petta about his politics and that his heart does not lie with the BJP.

Jan 14, 2019

Bullet train project to consume 40 percent more electricity than Delhi Metro

The bullet train project will need 1,100 million units of electricity per year to power the locomotive and intermediate stoppages.

Jan 13, 2019

Narendra Modi gives thumbs up to Vicky Kaushal's URI: The Surgical Strike

URI: The Surgical Strike has garnered immense appreciation and love for the patriot feeling it evokes and for the apt portrayal of 2016's Surgical Strike by Indian Army on POK.

Jan 11, 2019

Modi govt has not paid salaries of over 21,000 Madrassa teachers in UP since 2016

The centre used to pay Rs 6,000 per month to graduates and Rs 12,000 per month to post-graduate teachers whereas the state government paid an additional Rs 2,000 per month to graduate and Rs 3,000 to post-graduate teachers.

Jan 11, 2019

'BJP cherishes old friends': PM hints at expanding alliance in Tamil Nadu

Modi was responding to questions from a worker whether the BJP would ally with AIADMK, DMK or Rajinikanth, who is yet to form his political party.

Jan 10, 2019