Narendra Modi: News

Modi aims to increase healthcare share in GDP to 2.5%

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set an aim to increase the share of the healthcare sector in the country's gross domestic product (GDP) to 2.5 percent, Union Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday.

North vs South India: Modi denies bias in 15th Finance-Commission

PM Narendra Modi has dismissed allegations of bias against southern states in the 15th Finance Commission.

Dear Modiji, don't you forget, 'Janta Maaf Nahi Karegi'

Does 'Humari betiyon ko suraksha naa de paane wale logon, janta maaf nai karegi' ring a bell?

In Maharashtra, debt-ridden farmer blames PM Modi for suicide

Upset with mounting debts and poor crops, 55-year-old farmer Shankar Bhaurao Chawre committed suicide by consuming pesticide.

Pak actor's ban: Anurag was scared after family received threat

Anurag Kashyap said he was "scared" when his family received threats for his tweets criticizing the ban on Pakistani artistes from working in Bollywood in 2016.

Centre to Supreme Court: SC/ST Act verdict caused disharmony

On Thursday, PM Modi-led government told the Supreme Court that its recent judgment on the SC/ST Act "diluted" the law, causing "great damage" to the country.

Cauvery issue: Pro-Tamil outfits show black flags to Narendra Modi

Pro-Tamil outfits protesting over the Cauvery issue today showed black flags to PM Narendra Modi when he arrived to formally inaugurate India's mega defense exhibition, DefExpo, at Thiruvidanthai, about 40km from Chennai.

Economic Freedom Index: India ranks 130; up by 13 spots

With an economic freedom score of 54.5, India was ranked 130 in the 2018 annual index of Economic Freedom released by The Heritage Foundation, an American conservative public policy think-tank based in Washington.

Priyanka Chopra wears anarkali to meet PM Modi. Well, well!

Priyanka Chopra met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday in Delhi in connection with an upcoming conference of Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (PMNCH).

After apology spree, Kejriwal back to taunting PM Modi

On Tuesday, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal slammed PM Narendra Modi and BJP's plan to observe a day-long fast for the complete washout of the Parliament session. He tweeted, "Now that's really cute .... just one day fast... against himself."

PM calls for responsible pricing for affordable energy to all

Addressing the International Energy Forum in Delhi, PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday called for reasonable and responsible pricing to provide easy access to affordable energy to all.

'Secular but Hindutva' parties will come-together against 'pseudo-secular' opposition: Fadnavis

In a subtle hint of his hopes of the BJP and the Shiv Sena jointly contesting the next year's polls, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that all "secular but Hindutva" parties would come together to counter the "pseudo-secular" opposition.

Defence Expo begins; major military firms showcase latest weapons

India's mega defense exhibition, Defense Expo-2018, began today with the participation of major global and domestic military firms, which are eyeing billions of dollars of contract as part of the country's military modernization program.

In a first, Modi to launch fast against 'wasted' Parliament-session

The BJP has been vehemently protesting the recent "wasted" Parliament session, the most unproductive in 18 years, and blaming the opposition for it.

PM Narendra Modi in Bihar: Three rail projects flagged off

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday flagged off a train between Katihar and Old Delhi, dedicated to the nation a loco factory in Madhepura, and also laid the foundation of a track-doubling project in Bihar.

Modi in Bihar: Will flag-off Humsafar Express, launch locomotive factory

PM Narendra Modi arrived in Motihari, Bihar today to take part in the concluding ceremony of the Champaran Satyagraha centenary.

After violent Dalit protests, states brace for 'Bharat-Bandh' against reservation

States across India have upped security after reports of a planned 'Bharat Bandh' against caste-based reservation.

Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train: Gujarat farmers protest against land acquisition process

A group of farmers today protested against the consultation meeting organized in Vadodara for the acquisition of land for the Ahmedabad-Mumbai high-speed rail project, alleging that it was called at a "very short notice".

J&K CM apprises PM Modi of overall situation in state

J&K Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti today called on PM Narendra Modi in Delhi and apprised him of overall situation in Jammu and Kashmir, stressing on the need to end the cycle of violence by addressing alienation among the youth.

Chhattisgarh: Two jawans killed in Maoist attack before Modi's visit

Two jawans were killed and five injured when an IED explosion ripped through their bus in Jangla area of Bijapur district, Chattisgarh.

Delhi: TDP MPs attempt to protest near PM's residence, detained

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) parliamentarians were detained today by police when they tried to protest near PM Narendra Modi's residence at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg in Delhi demanding special category status for Andhra Pradesh.

Rahul Gandhi slams Amit Shah for equating opposition with animals

Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday slammed Amit Shah for equating opposition with animals and said it was reflective of his mentality.

Soon, India, Nepal to be connected by rail

Steering India and Nepal in better directions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday pledged to upgrade road and rail-links to the neighboring country.

BJP MP discusses Dalit ill-treatment in a letter to PM

Yashwant Singh, BJP MP from Nagina, Uttar Pradesh, wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying the government hasn't done anything for 30 crore Dalits of the nation.

'Disrupt Modi's event, throw chairs,' says Dalit-leader Jignesh; FIR registered

A case has been registered against Dalit leader and Gujarat MLA Jignesh Mewani for allegedly making provocative remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi at an event in Chitradurga, Karnataka.

7 reasons why BJP's lotus has bloomed in full swing

On this day in 1980, two young leaders Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Lal Krishna Advani took the bold decision of forming the BJP by dismantling Jan Sangh. As its first party president, Vajpayee gave the party's clarion call "Andhera Chhatega, Suraj Niklega, Kamal Khilega."

BJP Foundation Day: Chief Amit Shah addresses rally, mocks Rahul

BJP president Amit Shah today addressed about 3L party workers at a mega rally in Mumbai to mark BJP's 38th foundation day. This grand event kick-starts its campaign and aims to energize cadres for 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

Including fuel-prices under GST will bring in rational tax-mechanism: Pradhan

Amid an uproar over higher fuel rates, Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday said the inclusion of petroleum products under the ambit of the GST will bring the products under a rational tax mechanism.

Prakash Raj lodges plaint against PostCard news for derogatory articles

Trouble seems to be mounting for arrested Postcard News co-founder Mahesh Vikram Hegde.

PM Modi: No other government honored Ambedkar as we did

PM Modi today slammed other political parties for using BR Ambedkar's legacy for political mileage.

No other govt honored Ambedkar like we did: PM Modi

Hitting out at political parties for politicizing the legacy of BR Ambedkar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said no regime had honored the Dalit icon like his government had.

Indian Railways' full-electrification plan hits a roadblock

PM Modi recently chaired a high-level meeting of the Railway Board led by Union Minister Piyush Goyal. He has reportedly asked the Indian Railways (IR) to re-consider carrying out the 100% electrification of the country's railway network in such a hasty manner.

Mohan Bhagwat: Congress-mukt Bharat isn't RSS language

Highlighting the importance that RSS gives to inclusion, its chief Mohan Bhagwat recently claimed that slogans like "Congress-mukt Bharat" are political phrases, and are not a part of Sangh's vocabulary.

BharatNet scheme in trouble as road and telecom ministries spar

The government's BharatNet project, aiming to provide broadband connectivity to 250,000 gram panchayats by 2019, is stuck.

Congress takes a dig at Centre on April Fool's Day

The Congress on Sunday used the April Fool's Day to mock PM Narendra Modi and his government over their alleged failures in creating jobs and rein in corruption as the party marked the occasion as "Jumla Day".

Kerala-CM Vijayan not in favor of joining hands with Congress

As talks of an anti-BJP front for next Lok Sabha polls gain ground, Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan said he isn't in favor of joining hands with Congress to forge an opposition-alliance that should be aimed at giving people a real political-alternative.

RSS: Supremo Mohan Bhagwat's fake profiles used to vitiate atmosphere

Modi-wave hits Rajya Sabha TV: Channel gives PM more air-time

It seems PM Modi's booming "Mitron" speeches have heralded the long-awaited "acche din" for Rajya Sabha TV.

Nepal PM KP Oli to visit India from April 6-8

Nepal's newly elected Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli will pay a three-day visit to India from April 6 during which he will hold talks with the top leadership to strengthen the partnership between the two countries.

Another-gaffe: Amit Shah's translator says Modi won't work for poor!

With the BJP going on a gaffe spree, Congress might not need much campaigning in Karnataka.