Narendra Modi

Sharad Pawar on unseating BJP in 2019; says he is happy Rahul Gandhi isn't in PM race

Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar said that he is happy Rahul Gandhi isn't in the race for the top job after the Congress head clarified that he is not driven by prime ministerial ambitions.

Aug 28, 2018

Manmohan Singh writes stern letter to PM Modi; says don't wipe out Nehru legacy

The former PM said that BJP has been pursuing an "agenda" to "change the nature and character" of the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library (NMML) and the Teen Murti complex.

Aug 27, 2018

Mann Ki Baat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi says India stands shoulder to shoulder with Kerala flood victims

Speaking about the Monsoon Session of Parliament, Modi said that the session has been devoted to social justice and youth welfare and congratulated his colleagues. Here's what all he spoke about in Sunday's Mann Ki Baat.

Aug 26, 2018

Rahul Gandhi compares RSS to Muslim Brotherhood; BJP calls him immature

He made this comment during his speech in the International Institute of Strategic Studies (IISS) in London.

Aug 25, 2018

UAE denies offering 700 crore relief aid to Kerala; BJP's Amit Malviya slams state govt

UAE Ambassador Ahmed Albanna said that the offer of Rs 700 crore as fund aid was not final since the assessment of the relief operations was still ongoing.

Aug 24, 2018

Indian Army jawan Aurangzeb's father wants PM Modi to meet newly-elected Pakistan PM Imran Khan

According to reports, Hanif said that there should be a mutual understanding between the two countries and that no person should be killed in a conflict between India and Pakistan.

Aug 21, 2018

When is Eid al-Fitr 2016 in India and other countries?

When is Eid al-Adha 2018? Central govt changes holiday date from August 23 to August 22 again

The previous official notification stating that Bakrid or Id-ul Zuha would be celebrated on August 23 now stands withdrawn.

Aug 21, 2018

Amid floods in Kerala, celebs and social media users urge 'national media' to wake up

The rain and floods have caused 167 deaths so far and caused unprecedented loss to property.

Aug 17, 2018

Atal Bihari Vajpayee dead? Media houses jump the gun!

Atal Bihari Vajpayee was admitted to New Delhi's All India Institute of Medical Sciences on June 11. Politicos have since been dropping in to visit the ailing BJP leader.

Aug 16, 2018

Ayushman Bharat Yojana: Here's all you need to know about the world's largest healthcare scheme

The ambitious project, which is being dubbed as 'Modicare' by leaders of the Bhartiya Janta Party, is slated for a September 25 launch.

Aug 16, 2018

Google Doodle celebrates India's 72nd Independence Day with colourful 'truck art'

A click on the doodle will take the users to an assortment of entries on Independence Day, including news reports and videos.

Aug 15, 2018

Independence Day 2018: Modi to launch healthcare scheme for poor on September 25

India is celebrating its 72nd Independence Day on Wednesday (August 15). PM Modi has hoisted the national flag and also addressed the nation.

Aug 14, 2018

NRC politics continues; BJP leader hints at nationwide implementation post 2019 election win

BJP's national vice-president Om Mathur said that the country will not be allowed to become a 'dharamshala'.

Aug 13, 2018

In rare move, Rajya Sabha chair expunges PM Modi's jibe at UPA deputy chair candidate

PM Modi had made the remarks while congratulating NDA candidate Harivansh Narayan Singh for his election to the post of Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman by defeating Congress candidate BK Hariprasad.

Aug 11, 2018

IIT-Bombay students 'question Modi's silence', oppose invitation sent to PM for convocation ceremony

The IIT-Bombay students said that they will not carry out protests or stop the Prime Minister from entering the campus. However, they do have certain questions that they wanted to raise to PM Modi.

Aug 10, 2018

Projection of Rahul Gandhi as PM candidate will only harm Congress: AAP

Aam Aadmi Party leader Saurabh Bharadwaj claims that the BJP is creating a perception in which PM Narendra Modi will be seen as a stronger candidate in the battle for prime ministership when his opponent is Rahul Gandhi.

Aug 9, 2018

PM Modi hailed as 'most influential statesman of modern India'; But is Modi-fication really working?

A Chinese daily says how people perceive Modi's policies will decide the course of the 2019 general elections and the direction the country will take.

Aug 4, 2018

Modi congratulates Imran Khan, pushes for peace in first call to Pakistan PM-elect

In his first call to Pakistan's PM-elect, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated his vision of peace and development in the entire neighbourhood, as he congratulated Imran Khan on winning the elections.

Jul 31, 2018

Modi urges citizens to go eco-friendly for Ganesh Utsav

In his radio broadcast Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to use eco-friendly materials to celebrate this year's Ganesh Utsav, scheduled for September 12.

Jul 29, 2018

Kangana Ranaut calls Narendra Modi 'rightful leader' but did she just take a dig at Rahul Gandhi?

Kangana Ranaut not only spoke in support of PM Narendra Modi, praising his leadership, but also yet again took a jibe at nepotism.