Narendra Modi: News

19 Jan 2019

Gujarat

PM Modi inaugurates India's first private-sector howitzer manufacturing unit

On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Armoured Systems Complex in Hazira, Gujarat, as part of the ongoing Vibrant Gujarat summit.

19 Jan 2019

Kolkata

Sabka Haath, Sabka Vinash: Yashwant Sinha slams Modi at opposition-rally

Former BJP leader Yashwant Sinha didn't mince his words on Saturday as he spoke at the mega opposition rally in Kolkata, West Bengal, organized by TMC.

18 Jan 2019

Gujarat

India aims 'Top-50' rank next year in ease-of-doing biz: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated the 9th edition of Vibrant Gujarat Summit in Gandhinagar.

18 Jan 2019

Maharashtra

7,000 apply for 13 canteen waiter posts in Maharashtra secretariat

As many as 7,000 persons, mostly graduates, had applied for 13 vacant posts of canteen waiters in Mantralaya, the Maharashtra secretariat, an official said today.

18 Jan 2019

Maharashtra

5 routes under UDAN scheme to restart from Feb 13

In a boost to low cost air travel in Maharashtra, five routes under the Center's UDAN scheme, which were discontinued some time back, will resume on February 13.

17 Jan 2019

Gujarat

Gandhinagar: PM inaugurates global trade show at Vibrant Gujarat Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated a global trade show in Gandhinagar, organized as part of the ninth edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2019.

Former CBI-chief Verma to give keynote speech at SRCC event

Alok Verma, who was removed from his post of CBI director last week, has been invited to give a keynote speech at an event of Delhi University's SRCC college on February 14.

17 Jan 2019

Bihar

BJP finally tells Shatrughan Sinha: Leave if you're unhappy

It seems the BJP has had enough of Shatrughan Sinha's barbs as the actor-turned-politician was recently advised to quit the party if he didn't like it.

16 Jan 2019

India

Philip Kotler congratulates PM Modi for award, but questions remain

After a couple of days of political sparring over Prime Minister Narendra Modi receiving the first-ever Philip Kotler Presidential Award, marketing guru Philip Kotler himself took to Twitter to clarify that he had selected PM Modi for the award.

16 Jan 2019

Karnataka

Siddaramaiah attacks Modi while BJP-lawmakers from Karnataka stay at resort

Former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday over the coalition crisis in the state and asked him whether his saaf niyat slogan was about grabbing power through a coup.

15 Jan 2019

Kerala

PM Modi in Kerala: LDF govt's stance on Sabarimala 'shameful'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hit out at the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government in Kerala over the Sabarimala issue, calling the LDF's stand "shameful".

15 Jan 2019

India

#DefenseDiaries: PM Modi hails troops on 71st Army Day

Indian Army stands for various things: the top-most being their professionalism, bravery and selfless service. They protect our restive borders, safeguard internal law-and-order and save lives during natural calamities/disasters. Their training and discipline are obviously legendary.

14 Jan 2019

Lok Sabha

Now, you can give feedback to PM Modi on NaMo-app

With the 2019 Lok Sabha elections fast approaching, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed to citizens and has asked for "direct feedback" on a number of issues through a survey launched on the NaMo app.

The truth behind Justice AK Sikri's post-retirement 'plum job'

Justice AK Sikri, who voted in favor of the transfer of former CBI Chief Alok Verma, has declined a post-retirement job at the Commonwealth Secretariat Arbitral Tribunal (CSAT).

13 Jan 2019

Sushma Swaraj

On 'mahila' remark row, RaGa says 'Don't impose your sexism'

Congress President Rahul Gandhi, whose remarks on Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, sparked a huge controversy has asked the BJP to not impose 'their sexism on him' and maintained he would have made the same comment had it been a man.

PM Narendra Modi's war-cry for 2019: This Chowkidaar won't stop

On Saturday, the second day of BJP's National Executive meeting at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan, the top brass of the saffron party launched a blitzkrieg on the opposition with Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying 'the chowkidaar won't stop'.

12 Jan 2019

Karan Johar

People are loving these pictures of PM with Bollywood celebrities

On Thursday, Prime Minister Modi met a delegation of Bollywood celebrities, which included Karan Johar, Alia Bhatt, Ranveer Singh, and Ayushmann Khurrana, among others.

12 Jan 2019

Haryana

Delhi: Google responds to Pixel customer putting up anti-Google posters

Google has finally responded to a man from Haryana, Manu Aggarwal, who had been putting up anti-Google posters all over Delhi to protest against the malfunctioning of his Google Pixel smartphone.

Ousted CBI Chief Alok Verma resigns from new post

On Friday, former CBI Chief Alok Verma, who was removed from the position on Thursday and was made the Director General of Fire Services, resigned.

Alok Verma not "terminated": Markandey Katju reveals Justice Sikri's role

Markandey Katju, former judge of Supreme Court, wrote a post on social media on Friday explaining the role of Justice AK Sikri in the unceremonial exit of CBI Director Alok Verma.

11 Jan 2019

Alia Bhatt

#Uri: Vicky Kaushal's starry mid-air promotion video breaks the internet

2018 was a fantastic year for Vicky Kaushal. The actor was a part of three hit movies: Raazi, Sanju and Manmarziyaan and won hearts with his impressive performances.

Alok Verma: Was removed on frivolous grounds; CBI under attack

After Alok Verma was removed by the PM Modi-led selection committee within two days of his reinstatement by the Supreme Court, the former CBI Director has spoken up about his removal.

5 reasons why CBI chief Alok Verma was sacked

In a concerning incident, the select panel headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi sacked CBI boss Alok Verma on Thursday, less than two days after he was reinstated to his post by Supreme Court.

PM Modi led panel removes CBI boss Alok Verma, again

Less than 2 days after he was reinstated as Chief of Central Bureau of Investigation, Alok Verma was on Thursday removed from the top post by a panel led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

10 Jan 2019

Rahul Gandhi

Both Congress and BJP are guilty of making sexism normal

Congress President Rahul Gandhi's remarks on Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has sparked outrage with BJP and netizens slamming him.

10 Jan 2019

Sushma Swaraj

'Be a man', Rahul Gandhi tells PM Modi, invites criticism

Congress President Rahul Gandhi has found himself at the center of a controversy after he claimed Prime Minister Narendra Modi was scared of his questions and instead sent a woman to defend himself at the Parliament.

09 Jan 2019

Lok Sabha

RS passes bill to give 10% reservation to economically-weaker sections

After hours of debate, the Rajya Sabha passed the reservation bill on Wednesday.

09 Jan 2019

Cancer

Done with cancer surgery, Rakesh Roshan confirms he's recovering fast

On Tuesday morning, Hrithik Roshan sent the social media into a tizzy after he revealed that his father Rakesh Roshan was suffering from throat cancer.

09 Jan 2019

India

Was Rafale-deal stopped for Michel Mama: PM Modi asks Congress

PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday launched an attack on Congress and Gandhi family by mentioning Christian Michel, the middleman of AgustaWestland, and asked if the Rafale deal got delayed because of him.

09 Jan 2019

Arun Jaitley

#Budget2019: Interim Budget to be presented on February 1

The Budget session of the Parliament is likely to commence from January 31 and is slated to go on till February 13, reports have stated quoting government officials.

08 Jan 2019

Agra

Election preparation starts: Modi to address rally in Agra tomorrow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will kick-start the BJP's election campaign in Uttar Pradesh with a rally in Agra tomorrow.

08 Jan 2019

India

NFIW stages protest, demands immediate passage of Women's Reservation Bill

Expressing serious concerns over the non-passage of the Women Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha, a women's organization staged district-level demonstrations in 24 states yesterday.

08 Jan 2019

Lok Sabha

#Reservations: Constitutional amendment required for new quota passed in LS

A day after the Modi government announced its plan to introduce a 10% reservation quota in jobs and education for the general category, the bill to bring about the required constitutional amendment was tabled in the Lok Sabha.

08 Jan 2019

Assam

NE students' organizations begin 11-hour strike against Citizenship Amendment Bill

An 11-hour North East bandh, called by a number of students' organizations and political parties to protest the controversial Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, began amid tight security today at 5 am.

08 Jan 2019

India

#BharatBandh: Millions go on two-day strike against Modi govt's policies

On Tuesday, millions of workers across India, from both the organized and the unorganized sectors, started their two-day nationwide general strike to protest against unemployment and what they call the Modi government's 'anti-worker' policies.

07 Jan 2019

Maharashtra

#PMNarendraModi first look: Vivek Oberoi looks unconvincing as PM Modi

It's raining biopics in Bollywood these days.

07 Jan 2019

Arvind Kejriwal

Modi government's 'reservation for economically-weaker sections' move draws brickbats

In a surprise move, the Narendra Modi government on Monday approved 10% reservation for economically challenged sections of the society.

07 Jan 2019

India

Are you eligible for the 10% reservation for general category?

On Monday, the Narendra Modi-led NDA government announced 10% reservation in jobs and education for economically backward upper castes.

Modi government approves 10% caste-agnostic reservation for economically-challenged

On Monday, the Narendra Modi government approved 10 percent reservation for economically backward sections of the society.

05 Jan 2019

India

Trump mistook India-built parliament in Afghanistan for a 'library'

US President Donald Trump's jibe about India building a library in Afghanistan is coming back to haunt him now.