Prime Minister: News
12 Dec 2018
Jyotiraditya ScindiaOutgoing-CM Chouhan uses Vajpayee's famous poem to express emotions
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan tendered his resignation to Governor Anandiben Patel on Wednesday saying 'he was free' now.
11 Dec 2018
IndiaEminent economist and columnist Surjit Bhalla resigns from EAC-PM
Eminent economist and columnist Surjit Bhalla today said that he had resigned as a part-time member of Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) on December 1.
03 Dec 2018
Narendra ModiFarmer, earns Rs. 1,064 by selling onions, gives to Modi
A farmer from Maharashtra's Nashik district has sent Rs. 1,064, which he earned by selling 750 kgs of onions, to PM Narendra Modi as a sign of protest.
29 Nov 2018
IndiaIndia hopes for early resumption of dialogue between Palestine, Israel
Expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said India hopes for an early resumption of dialogue between Palestine and Israel for moving towards a comprehensive and negotiated resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that began in the mid-20th century.
29 Nov 2018
IndiaImran Khan: Not in Pakistan's interest to let terrorism flourish
A day after Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan called for resumption of dialogue between India and Pakistan, he has said that it is not in Pakistan's interest to let terrorism flourish on its soil.
28 Nov 2018
South Korea#G20Summit: Trump to meet leaders of China, India, Japan, Russia
US President Donald Trump will hold over half a dozen bilateral meetings on the sidelines of this week's G20 Summit in Argentina, including with Russia's Vladimir Putin and China's Xi Jinping, apart from leaders of India and Turkey, the White House said yesterday.
25 Nov 2018
IndiaPMO refuses sharing information on black money brought from abroad
The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has refused to share details on the quantum of black money brought back from abroad, citing a provision of the RTI Act that bars disclosure of information that may impede investigation and prosecution of offenders.
23 Nov 2018
Narendra ModiCyclone Gaja: TN govt seeks about Rs.15,000cr aid from Center
The Tamil Nadu government yesterday sought about Rs. 15,000cr as central assistance towards relief, rehabilitation activities in cyclone-affected districts in the state.
19 Nov 2018
Narendra ModiTributes paid to Indira Gandhi on her 101st birth anniversary
PM Narendra Modi and several other political leaders paid tribute to former PM Indira Gandhi on her 101st birth-anniversary today.
18 Nov 2018
ChhattisgarhModi: Dalit leader Sitaram Kesri was 'thrown out' of Congress
Ahead of the second phase of the Chhattisgarh polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing a rally in Mahasamund, alleged that Dalit leader Sitaram Kesri was "thrown out" of his post of Congress president to make way for Sonia Gandhi.
12 Nov 2018
ChhattisgarhCongress' politics begins and ends with one family: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today attacked Congress President Rahul Gandhi and his mother Sonia, saying the party's "politics begins and ends with one family".
11 Nov 2018
IndiaPM Modi pays tributes to Indian-soldiers who fought in WW1
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid tributes to Indian soldiers who fought in World War I and said the country reiterates its commitment towards world peace so that the trail of death and destruction caused by wars doesn't occur.
09 Nov 2018
Sri LankaNo snap election to end political-crisis in Lanka: President's aide
Sri Lanka's President Maithripala Sirisena has decided that there will be no snap elections or a national referendum to end the current political and constitutional crisis in the island nation, according to his close aide.
06 Nov 2018
Narendra ModiDiwali: Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Kedarnath tomorrow
PM Narendra Modi will visit Kedarnath tomorrow on the occasion of Diwali to offer prayers at the Himalayan shrine and review Kedarpuri reconstruction projects.
02 Nov 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaBofors scam: Supreme Court refuses to entertain CBI's plea
The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a plea filed by CBI in the Bofors scam.
29 Oct 2018
JapanModi in Japan: PM hails India's progress in digital sector
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is in Japan currently, hailed India's "tremendous progress" in the digital infrastructure, saying 1 GB data is cheaper than the smallest bottle of cold drink in the country.
28 Oct 2018
Sri Lanka#ConstitutionalCrisis: Wickremesinghe recognized as PM by Sri Lankan Parliament Speaker
Sri Lankan Parliament's Speaker Karu Jayasuriya Sunday recognized Ranil Wickremesinghe as the country's Prime Minister in a major relief to the embattled UNP leader, who was sacked as the premier by President Maithripala Sirisena.
27 Oct 2018
Sri LankaSri Lankan President Sirisena sacks PM Wickremesinghe; Rajapaksa sworn in
Sri Lanka's President Maithripala Sirisena today issued two extraordinary gazette notices making controversial strongman Mahinda Rajapaksa the new Prime Minister and formally recognizing Ranil Wickremesinghe's dramatic dismissal, leading to a constitutional crisis.
26 Oct 2018
Farmers ProtestFed up of Center's apathetic-attitude, farmers plan march to Delhi
An umbrella body of 260 Farmers organizations will hold a 'Kisan March' to Delhi next month to protest against the central government's "apathetic attitude" in solving problems of their community, leaders of a farmers' committee said yesterday.
25 Oct 2018
Narendra ModiPM Modi emphasizes the responsibility of citizens towards society
PM Narendra Modi yesterday said more people are paying taxes because they have faith their money is being used properly, but pitched for a system where citizens do a little more than honestly paying taxes.
24 Oct 2018
KarnatakaNot bothered how long I survive as CM, says Kumaraswamy
HD Kumaraswamy yesterday asserted that the opportunity to occupy the post of Karnataka CM was "godsend" for him and he wasn't bothered how long he would occupy the chair.
22 Oct 2018
Rahul GandhiRahul Gandhi won't be projected as PM candidate: Chidambaram
Senior Congress leader and former Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram, in an interview, said the party won't project Rahul Gandhi as PM candidate for 2019 Lok Sabha elections.
22 Oct 2018
Odisha1L benefited under PMJAY in one month of launch: Nadda
Nearly a month after the rollout of the Center's PMJAY health insurance scheme, 1 lakh people have availed the benefits of the ambitious programme, Union Health Minister, JP Nadda, said yesterday.
21 Oct 2018
IndiaBJP desperate to rewrite history; uses auspicious-occasion as political-tool: Congress
Accusing BJP-led Center of using every "auspicious" occasion as "political tool," Congress spokesperson Abhishek Manu Singhvi said BJP was "desperate to rewrite history."
21 Oct 2018
IndiaDisclose corruption complaints against serving Union Ministers: CIC to PMO
The Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) to disclose complaints of corruption received against Union Ministers between 2014 and 2017 and action taken on them.
21 Oct 2018
Narendra ModiPM Modi inaugurates National Police Memorial, museum for khaki-donning forces
On the special occasion to mark the National Police Commemoration Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday inaugurated a refurbished National Police Memorial in New Delhi and a newly-built museum for the khaki-donning forces.
21 Oct 2018
IndiaPM announces national award in Netaji's name for disaster-relief workers
A national award in the name of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose will be given every year to police personnel who do excellent work in rescue and relief operations during any kind of disaster, PM Narendra Modi announced.
16 Oct 2018
BiharNitish Kumar appoints Prashant Kishor as Vice-President of JD(U)
On Tuesday, poll strategist Prashant Kishor was appointed the Vice President of JD(U) by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, making him the second most powerful person in the party.
16 Oct 2018
Yogi AdityanathAllahabad renamed to Prayagraj as UP Cabinet clears proposal
A couple of days after Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced his plans to rename the historic city of Allahabad to Prayagraj, the UP Cabinet, on Tuesday, cleared the renaming proposal.
15 Oct 2018
Yogi AdityanathCongress opposes CM Adityanath's plan to rename Allahabad
On Sunday, the Congress voiced strong opposition to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's plans of renaming Allahabad to Prayagraj.
14 Oct 2018
India#NewPolicy: Honest, consistent taxpayers might get preferential treatment
The government is reportedly working on a policy that seeks to provide preferential treatment in availing of public services and tax-related services to honest and consistent taxpayers.
12 Oct 2018
IndiaNo such thing as too much information in democracy: President
President Ram Nath Kovind strongly advocated for transparency in governance, saying there is no such thing as "too much information" in a democracy and information overload is always preferable to a deficit.
11 Oct 2018
India#RafaleDeal: RaGa demands probe against PM, calls him 'corrupt man'
Congress President Rahul Gandhi today demanded an investigation against PM Narendra Modi's role in the Rafale deal, alleging that he is a "corrupt man".
10 Oct 2018
BangladeshBangladesh Grenade Attack: 19 sentenced to death, 19 to life-imprisonment
A Bangladesh court today sentenced 19 to death and 19 others, including Former Premier Khaleda Zia's son Tarique Rahman, to life imprisonment in connection with the 2004 grenade attack, in which 24 were killed and 500 others were injured.
10 Oct 2018
FacebookSingapore: Activist Jolovan Wham, politician guilty of contempt of court
A Singaporean activist and a politician were yesterday found guilty of contempt of court for separate Facebook posts criticizing the country's judiciary.
09 Oct 2018
IndiaJaipur Zika virus outbreak? 22 test positive, PMO wants report
Since an elderly woman from Jaipur tested positive for the Zika virus in late-September, 21 others have tested positive for the virus in Jaipur, prompting the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) to seek a detailed report from the Union Health Ministry.
07 Oct 2018
IndiaIndia, ideal investment destination in the world today: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Uttarakhand's first investors' summit today, saying India is the ideal investment destination in the world today with major social and economic changes sweeping the country.
06 Oct 2018
BangladeshBangladesh's former PM Khaleda Zia admitted to hospital in Dhaka
Bangladesh's jailed former Prime Minister and Opposition Leader Khaleda Zia was admitted to hospital in Dhaka today following a court order as her health deteriorated, a media report stated.
05 Oct 2018
IndiaMuslims should also come forward to protect cow: Ramdas Athawale
Some Muslims faced atrocities in the name of "gau raksha," pointed out Union Minister Ramdas Athawale today while urging the Muslims to come forward to protect the cow, which is revered by the Hindus.
05 Oct 2018
South KoreaS-Korea renews call for Japan to remove 'rising sun' flag
South Korea yesterday reiterated a demand that Japan should remove its "rising sun" naval flag from a warship participating in an international fleet review at Jeju island next week.
