Narendra Modi

Sikkim to give free money to residents: What is Universal Basic Income Scheme?

The Economic Survey of India 2017 had called the UBI scheme a "conceptually appealing idea".

Jan 10, 2019

Rakesh Roshan cancer update: Brother Rajesh Roshan opens up about his health condition

Rakesh Roshan's brother Rajesh Roshan has now given an update about his current health condition.

Jan 9, 2019

PIL against The Accidental Prime Minister trailer dismissed

A bench of Chief Justice Rajendra Menon and Justice V. Kameswar Rao rejected the Public Interest Litigation filed by Pooja Mahajan, a Delhi-based fashion designer through her counsel Arun Maitri.

Jan 9, 2019

After cabinet clearance, Lok Sabha passes Citizenship (amendment) Bill

The Bill provides for according Indian citizenship to the Hindus, Jains, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and Parsis from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan after six years of residence in India instead of 12 years.

Jan 9, 2019

Indians' average income doubled under Modi's watch, but there's a fine print

The Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy says unemployment rate in the country shot up in the last year, hitting the highest level in 27 months in December 2018

Jan 8, 2019

PM Modi launches projects worth Rs 4,500 crore in Odisha

The projects were unveiled during Modi's second visit to Odisha in less than a fortnight. He had unveiled some projects in Bhubaneswar and addressed a BJP rally near the historic Khurda town on December 24

Jan 5, 2019

AAP offers support to actor Prakash Raj for 2019 Lok Sabha elections

The actor, who has been critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government, had announced on Tuesday that he would contest the Lok Sabha election as an independent candidate.

Jan 5, 2019

Rafale deal: Congress will order probe if voted to power in 2019 elections, says Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi said Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman should answer specific questions posed to PM Modi when she replies to the debate on Rafale deal.

Jan 4, 2019

'Twitter friends' Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti trade charges over visiting militant families

Omar Abdullah also accused Mehbooba Mufti of using militants to first forge a friendship with BJP and now, using them to appease gullible voters.

Jan 4, 2019

RBI stops printing Rs 2,000 notes two years after demonetisation; how safe is your cash?

The government had introduced the Rs 2,000 notes to arrest the cash shortage in economy following the demonetisation decision announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 8, 2016.

Jan 4, 2019

Citizenship amendment bill may not get through in Winter session

A meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC), which is examining the bill, will be held on Monday to finalise the proposed legislation before being submitted to the Lok Sabha.

Dec 30, 2018

Kejriwal dares PM Modi to show files on Sahara-Birla, Rafale

Addressing the National Council Meeting of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Kejriwal said through repeated examinations and scanning, Modi gave the AAP government in Delhi a certificate of honesty.

Dec 29, 2018

Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath allocates portfolios to his ministers

The allocation of portfolios took place late on Friday.

Dec 29, 2018

Where's money for PM Modi's farmers' relief plan: P Chidambaram

On a day when Narendra Modi accused the Congress of "deceiving farmers" with promises of loan waivers, Chidambaram took to Twitter to ridicule the PM's mega relief plan for farmers.

Dec 28, 2018

Non-local J&K police officer helping politicians win elections: Sajad Lone

The Peoples Conference Chairman says he is going to lodge a complaint with the Election Commission on he interference of police officers in elections.

Dec 26, 2018

Rahul Gandhi targets PM Modi over miners stuck in Meghalaya mine

The NDRF has used a sonar system and an underwater camera to detect the trapped miners. However, the system failed to locate any of those trapped in the main well due to poor visibility.

Dec 26, 2018

West Bengal Rath Yatra: BJP approaches Supreme Court challenging Calcutta HC order

The BJP has challenged the Friday order of the division bench of the high court which had set aside the order of a single judge allowing the yatra.

Dec 24, 2018

Telangana CM K Chandrasekhar Rao to meet Odisha, West Bengal CMs

Chandrasekhar Rao is on a four-day tour to meet various leaders to garner support for his proposed non-BJP and non-Congress front ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.

Dec 23, 2018

This video of 'Pheran Dance' by Kashmiri Pandits in US goes viral on social media [Watch]

The Kashmir's traditional wear, Pheran has been in the news after the J&K government had ordered its ban in the office premises, which received a lot of criticism.

Dec 21, 2018

Ex-finance minister Chidambaram questions Modi govt on civilian killings in Kashmir

Chidambaram had earlier castigated Narendra Modi led government for failing to tackle the situation in the valley and adopting a muscular approach.

Dec 18, 2018