Narendra Modi: News
20 Apr 2020
IndiaCentre tells states: Don't dilute lockdown; Kerala receives earful
The nationwide lockdown, intended to slow coronavirus' spread, should not be diluted, the Centre told state governments and union territories on Monday.
17 Apr 2020
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)Coronavirus: Stimulus 2.0 in mind, Modi and Sitharaman hold talks
With economic activity coming to a standstill for almost a month due to the coronavirus pandemic, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss a package that could keep the wheels churning.
16 Apr 2020
Lok SabhaIf we fight with each other, virus will win: Rahul
Addressing the media on the coronavirus pandemic on Thursday, former Congress President Rahul Gandhi had several messages for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Perhaps the most prominent one was where he said that he disagrees with the BJP leader on various issues, but now is not the time for that.
16 Apr 2020
ZomatoPizza delivery agent tests positive, 72 families told to quarantine
A 19-year-old teen, who delivered pizzas for a famous outlet, tested positive for coronavirus in Delhi after which 72 families were asked to self-quarantine themselves, media reports said on Thursday.
16 Apr 2020
MaharashtraAll six metros of India deemed as coronavirus red zones
On Wednesday, the Centre identified 170 hotspot districts and the list covered all the six metros and almost all major cities.
15 Apr 2020
Ministry Of Home AffairsLockdown guidelines released: Details about what's allowed and what's not
A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation declaring that the countrywide lockdown — imposed to contain coronavirus spread — has been extended till May 3, the Ministry of Home Affairs on Wednesday released revised guidelines where it was underlined that all agricultural activities will be allowed from April 20.
14 Apr 2020
Shashi TharoorLockdown extended: Amit Shah assures there's enough food and medicines
After Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended the nationwide lockdown for almost three more weeks today, Home Minister Amit Shah, the second-most important man in the BJP-led government, put out a series of tweets saying that the country has enough stock of food, medicines, and other essential commodities.
14 Apr 2020
Indian Premier League (IPL)#CoronavirusOutbreak: Lockdown extension sees IPL get postponed once again
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 season has got postponed for the time being with the government extending the lockdown period until May 3.
14 Apr 2020
Indian RailwaysCoronavirus lockdown: Railways, flights to remain suspended till May 3
Soon after Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended the nationwide lockdown till May 3, Indian Railways toed the line.
14 Apr 2020
CoronavirusRestrictions toughened, lockdown extended: Takeaways from PM's speech
Indians will not get a respite from the lockdown, just yet, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a short while ago. The lockdown, which originally started on March 25 for 21 days, has been extended till May 3, after considering all the factors.
14 Apr 2020
CoronavirusIndia's lockdown extended till May 3, announces PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation today where he said the dedication shown by countrymen helped India minimize the effect of the pandemic.
14 Apr 2020
West BengalCoronavirus: Over 350 dead in India; cases cross 10,000
On Monday, the total number of cases due to the coronavirus outbreak surged past 10,000 in India.
13 Apr 2020
Tamil NaduCoronavirus: Tamil Nadu, Arunachal Pradesh extend lockdown till April 30
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami on Monday announced that the ongoing nationwide lockdown will be extended in the state till April 30.
13 Apr 2020
OdishaCoronavirus: Narendra Modi to address nation at 10 am tomorrow
Amid a lot of noise surrounding India's lockdown, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation tomorrow at 10 am where he will most likely announce that the restrictions will be extended.
11 Apr 2020
West BengalAfter Modi's meeting, Maharashtra and WB extend lockdown till April-end
The states of Maharashtra and West Bengal on Saturday decided to extend the ongoing lockdown till April 30.
11 Apr 2020
KarnatakaCoronavirus: Nationwide lockdown to be extended by 2 weeks
Mere four days before the nationwide lockdown in India was supposed to be lifted, the Centre decided to extend it by two more weeks.
11 Apr 2020
CoronavirusCoronavirus: Delhi, UP, Maharashtra ask Modi to extend nationwide lockdown
On Saturday, the Chief Ministers of Delhi, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to extend the nationwide lockdown, which is scheduled to be lifted on April 14.
11 Apr 2020
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)Coronavirus: India's total COVID-19 cases cross 7,500; over 250 dead
India on Friday reported over 7,500 cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), including 254 deaths, data compiled from state government statistics showed.
09 Apr 2020
OdishaOdisha becomes first state to extend lockdown till April 30
While the Centre is yet to decide if the lockdown - implemented to contain the coronavirus transmission - would be extended, the Odisha government has announced that the state would remain under lockdown till April 30.
09 Apr 2020
IndiaTrump thanks Modi for Hydroxychloroquine, latter says "we'll win together"
As India agreed to export a batch of Hydroxychloroquine to the United States, the gesture was appreciated by US President Donald Trump who said he will not forget this contribution.
08 Apr 2020
Donald TrumpOn Hydroxychloroquine, Trump ditches threatening tone, says 'Modi was great'
Hours after he threatened India with retaliation if Hydroxychloroquine, a drug considered important in the battle against coronavirus, is not exported, United States President Donald Trump took a softer tone saying that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was "great".
08 Apr 2020
Ministry of Health and Family WelfareCoronavirus: Modi says lifting lockdown on April 14 'not possible'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that lifting the lockdown on April 14 is unlikely.
07 Apr 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: India eases Hydroxychloroquine export restrictions on humanitarian grounds
With coronavirus cases surging across the world, countries are scrambling to procure Hydroxychloroquine, an anti-malarial drug that India produces in abundance.
06 Apr 2020
XAlka Lamba questions Yogeshwar Dutt's parentage in ugly Twitter spat
Congress leader Alka Lamba and wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt got into an ugly Twitter spat on Monday.
06 Apr 2020
Prakash Javadekar30% cut in salaries of MPs, including PM, for one-year
In the wake of coronavirus pandemic and its economic repercussions, the Union Cabinet has approved an ordinance to reduce the salaries of all Members of Parliament, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, by 30% for a year, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar said on Monday. Pensions will be reduced too.
06 Apr 2020
OLXSomeone wanted to sell 'Statue of Unity' for Rs. 30,000cr
An unidentified person has been booked in Gujarat for putting an online advertisement to sell the Statue of Unity for Rs. 30,000 crore to help the government fight the coronavirus pandemic.
05 Apr 2020
Donald TrumpCoronavirus: Trump asks India to release hydroxychloroquine ordered by US
United States President Donald Trump has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to release the hold on an order of the anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine.
05 Apr 2020
CoronavirusModi's appeal to switch off lights for 9 minutes tonight
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged the people of India to turn off all lights for 9 minutes tonight in a show of solidarity with the nation's fight against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
04 Apr 2020
BCCISourav Ganguly helps feed 20,000 people at ISKCON Kolkata Centre
BCCI president Sourav Ganguly helped the ISKCON Kolkata Centre feed a total number of 20,000 people in the wake of coronavirus pandemic.
04 Apr 2020
HaryanaGovernment advises against alcohol-based sanitizers while lighting diyas on Sunday
Ahead of the lights-out event on Sunday, the government has issued an advisory against the use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers while lighting lamps and candles.
04 Apr 2020
PTIOnly switch-off lights on Sunday, not appliances, clarifies Power Ministry
The Union Ministry of Power on Saturday issued a clarification over concerns raised about grid stability ahead of the lights-out event on Sunday.
04 Apr 2020
MumbaiLockdown Impact: Prices of pulses, sugar, potatoes, and onions rise
India is almost half-way through the 21-day lockdown which began on March 25, but the days haven't been easy. With rocky transportation and disruption in supply chains, wholesale prices of vegetables, fruits, pulses, and sugar have increased in the last fortnight of March, a report in Indian Express said.
03 Apr 2020
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Sachin Tendulkar shares details of video call with PM Modi
Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar believes India will face a stern challenge after the countrywide lockdown ends on April 14.
03 Apr 2020
IndiaLight candles, diyas for nine minutes on Sunday: PM Modi
In a bid to uplift the gloomy mood of the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday assured Indians they aren't alone during the 21-day lockdown, which is currently underway.
02 Apr 2020
India#CoronavirusCrisis: How you can help the underprivileged during ongoing crisis
The coronavirus pandemic has created a situation of concern and worry, wreaking havoc in India and the world.
02 Apr 2020
CMPM video calls CMs, promotes staggered relaxation after lockdown ends
On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a video conference with Chief Ministers of all states, where the coronavirus pandemic and underway nationwide lockdown were discussed.
30 Mar 2020
HaryanaMigrants' exodus: Centre berates Kejriwal, said he had powers
With thousands of migrant workers attempting to flee Delhi after a nationwide lockdown was announced last week, L-G Anil Baijal shot off a strongly-worded letter to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal saying he had all the powers to prevent this situation.
30 Mar 2020
Mann Ki BaatDismissing reports, government says no plan to extend 21-day lockdown
Discrediting media reports that suggested the 21-day lockdown of the nation will be extended, Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba on Monday said the government, led by BJP, has no such plans.
29 Mar 2020
KeralaCentre asks states to seal borders, prevent migration of workers
The Centre on Sunday issued fresh directives asking all states to prevent the migration of workers amid the 21-day nationwide lockdown.
29 Mar 2020
PuneI apologize for taking harsh steps, but lockdown necessary: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday morning addressed the nation through his radio show Mann ki Baat.
