Narendra Modi: News
Modi embarks upon Europe visit, makes first stop in Germany
Having completed three years in power at home, PM Modi has embarked upon a four-nation Euro-trip, making his first stop in Germany. He will also visit Russia, Spain and France.
Government documents to be issued within 24 hours
The Union Ministry of Urban Development has proposed a set of reforms under the AMRUT scheme for augmenting urban infrastructure and facilities.
India extends $500mn credit line to Mauritius
India extended a $500mn credit line to Mauritius as the two countries signed a maritime security agreement after extensive talks between PM Narendra Modi and his counterpart, Pravind Jugnauth.
Nitish Kumar attends PM's lunch after declining Sonia Gandhi
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has accepted the invite to lunch with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
How well has the Modi government fared in 3 years?
The BJP government swept to power in 2014 projecting its PM face Modi as the embodiment of "acche din" that would soon arrive under BJP rule.
3 years of Modi - how has business landscape changed?
As NDA government is now on the mature end of its tenure, it's not only India which is watching its every move but the entire world is.
Delhi's iconic Hotel Janpath to soon shut doors
It seems to be a bad time for Delhi's iconic landmark. Less than two months after Regal Cinema shut down, the Janpath Hotel is now pulling down its shutters.
3 years of Modi's foreign policy: Achievements, obstacles and more
Modi government has redefined India's foreign policy through expanded, active engagement with various countries. It has further made its presence felt at many international forums.
Modi's government fires 129 'non-performing' babus
Keeping in mind PM Modi's statement, "In the New India concept, instead of VIP, there has to be EIP or Every Person is Important," NDA government has been taking stringent measures to get rid of deadwood within its ranks to facilitate better governance.
Unidentified caller from Pakistan offers money to kill Modi
A youth in Madhya Pradesh received a call from an unknown number, and the caller offered him Rs. 50 crore to assist him in killing PM Modi.
Modi asks data on employment-generated to silence opposition claims
In a move to counter criticism from the opposition, the NDA government has asked all the ministries and departments to collate data on the amount of employment, both direct and indirect, it has generated via central schemes during three years of its regime.
GST ship is battle ready for the choppy Indian economy
GST bill nuances have been finally etched and July 1 marks a new chapter in India's economy.
Kulbhushan's death sentence put on hold by ICJ
India won a major diplomatic victory in the ICJ, after the court put Kulbhushan Jadhav's death sentence on hold. The move is also being considered as a political victory for the Narendra Modi government.
Anil Madhav Dave, Environment Minister, no more
Union environment minister Anil Madhav Dave breathed his last on May 18. He was 60.
Modi government passes with flying colours in stock exchange
Indian economy growth can be measured, to a certain extent, by the performance of its stock exchanges - BSE and NSE.
Modi-Putin meet: India to link Kudankulam, NSG bid
In a bid to make Russia more proactive in convincing Beijing to allow India to join the NSG, India may tell Russia it would reconsider the MoUs for Kudankulam Units 5 and 6.
Modi government's third anniversary- BJP plans 'Modi fest', mass outreach
As the Modi government is set to mark its third anniversary in power on May 26, BJP has planned to hold 'Modi fest' and mass outreach programs targeting voters, to mark the occasion in over 120 cities.
"Make in India" slowly picking up momentum, yielding results
Modi's much-touted "Make in India" initiative is reportedly yielding positive results.
ISRO to launch India's most powerful rocket next month
Come June, ISRO is going to launch the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) Mark-III; its most powerful rocket, capable of carrying a much heavier load than its predecessors. In its first mission, it will be carrying a 3.2 tonnes heavy satellite.
Modi to attend closing ceremony of Narmada Sewa Yatra
PM Modi visited Amarkantaka in Madhya Pradesh to attend the closing ceremony of the Narmada Sewa Yatra.
Essel Group 90th anniversary: PM Modi, President Mukherjee to attend
Essel group, the conglomerate which owns the Zee entertainment network is set to mark its ninetieth anniversary on Sunday.
"Buy in India" to bolster Modi's "Make in India" initiative
Narendra Modi had his fair share of wins with the "Make in India" policy and is now going to usher "Buy in India" to safeguard the interest of Indian enterprises.
Chinese submarine, snubbed by Colombo, moving to Karachi?
Since December'13, China has been regularly sending vessels to the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) quoting anti-piracy measures.
Modi's magic pulls India's infra sector back from the mire
It appears, that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's endeavors to kick-start the country's infrastructural projects are finally bearing fruits.
Cow to become India's national animal?
There's a new prospective contender for the post of national animal: the cow. Jamiat Ulama-I-Hind President Maulana Syed Arshad Madani has urged the government to consider this proposal, in the wake of an "atmosphere of fear" over cow vigilantes.
Railways begins cracking down on corruption within its ranks
The Indian Railways has begun cracking down on corruption within its ranks, after PM Modi asked for strict action against all corrupt officers.
Modi's Sri Lanka visit- What's on the agenda?
PM Modi is set to visit Sri Lanka to take part in the Vesak day celebrations. While the visit has been termed informal, India does hope to get some things done, including discussing the Tamil Nadu fishermen issue.
Modi urges Indians to change their current mindset about digitization
PM Modi is effusive about digitization but according to him, Indians are still hesitant about making use of technology and accepting the inevitable change.
West Bengal Imam issues fatwa against Muslims supporting BJP/RSS
In a bizarre move, the Shahi Imam of Tipu Sultan Masjid, Syed Md Nurur Rahman Barkati, issued a fatwa against Muslims who support RSS and BJP, warning they would be ostracized.
Delhi- Taxi driver returns lost bag worth Rs. 8 lakh
22-year-old cabbie, Debendra Kapri, last week handed in a backpack forgotten by a passenger to the Delhi police station.
Demonetization - Cash making a comeback
Data from the Reserve Bank of India have indicated that cash withdrawal levels for March 2017 were 0.6% higher than that of last year, suggesting that cash withdrawal levels from ATMs have normalized.
Demonetization crushes dreams of trafficked Bangladeshi sex worker
Demonetization threw life out of gear for many, but there were some who were helplessly trapped, like Aruna.
Turkish President Erdogan, PM Modi to discuss NSG-membership, counter-terrorism, trade
Turkish President Erdogan, who is on a two-day India visit, and PM Narendra Modi are expected to hold wide-ranging talks on issues like India's NSG membership, cooperation in counter-terrorism and trade.
NITI Aayog vision document: Setting targets for a "New India"
NITI Aayog Chairperson Arvind Panagariya released its 15 years vision document at the third meeting of the Governing Council.
No agreements will be signed during Modi's Lanka visit: Sirisena
Amidst speculation relating to signing of major Indo-Sri Lanka deals during PM Modi's visit to Sri Lanka, Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena clarified that no agreements would be signed.
India's global diplomacy stature: Cyprus seeks help in Turkey issue
Evident of India's growing global diplomacy stature, Cyprus sought India's help in its reunification efforts with Turkey.
Jet Airways passenger detained for tweeting hijack to PM Modi
A Jet Airways passenger was detained at Jaipur airport after he tweeted to PM Modi that his flight may be hijacked.