Prime Minister: News

27 Aug 2017

Haryana

Dera violence: Punjab & Haryana HC slams state, centre governments

The Punjab and Haryana High Court called out the centre and the Haryana state government for their inability to control widespread violence following the verdict in the Ram Rahim Singh rape case.

13 Aug 2017

India

This Independence Day, terror threat is airborne

According to the MHA, terror outfits have newer modes of operation including small drones, Chinese lanterns and paragliding equipment.

12 Aug 2017

India

Centre sacks 3 senior IAS officers over graft and inefficiency

The Centre came cracking down on two senior IAS officers BL Agrawal and Ajay Pal Singh, hailing from Chhattisgarh and 1 from Madhya Pradesh cadre.

09 Aug 2017

Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama invokes "Hindi-Chini Bhai Bhai" over Doklam standoff

Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama knows how difficult it is to deal with China.

03 Aug 2017

Mumbai

Mumbai: Dahi handi injuries drop by 78% after imposing restrictions

Following restrictions on height of human pyramids and barring minors to participate in Dahi Handi festivals, petitioner Swati Patil told SC that human injuries during festival have significantly reduced since 2014.

02 Aug 2017

India

What are the roles and responsibilities of India's president?

India's presidency is different from those of other countries around the world.

07 Jul 2017

Narendra Modi

Modi biopic, Indu Sarkar, movies are walking on troubled waters

Making a biopic requires more diplomacy than skills. If you skim through the surface, you are untrue to your trade and if you delve in too deep, chances are you/they will not like what you find out.

30 Jun 2017

Indian Railways

Report: Steel shortage delays crucial Indian Railways' safety modernization

The Indian Railways' planned multi-billion dollar safety modernization plan is facing delays as the state-owned Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) is unable to meet the demand for new rails.

14 Jun 2017

India

Meerut- Congress district president removed for 'provocative' message about 'Pappu'

The Meerut district president of Congress, Vinay Pradhan, is in trouble for praising "Pappu".

11 Jun 2017

Vladimir Putin

The Putin interviews: Oliver stone explores Putin's thinking

Keeping superpowers on their toes for many years, Russian President Vladimir Putin has built himself up to be a symbol of power.

01 Jun 2017

India

Bidi workers unmask true nature of its industry

The bidi lobby had said that since it employs more than 68,958 people, if they are subjected to a higher tax bracket, workers will lose their jobs.

16 May 2017

Bihar

Not in the race to be 2019 PM: Nitish Kumar

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said that he wasn't an aspirant for the post of Prime Minister in 2019 elections.

16 May 2017

India

"Make in India" slowly picking up momentum, yielding results

Modi's much-touted "Make in India" initiative is reportedly yielding positive results.

11 May 2017

India

China objects to US delegation's visit to China

Beijing has condemned the recent meeting of a US Congress delegation with the Dalai Lama saying the move "sent a very wrong signal to the world about Tibet independence."

06 May 2017

Donald Trump

Rupert Murdoch, the man Bill O'Reilly calls boss

Since we have been nitpicking too much on Bill O'Reilly owing to the recent scandals, this will be a good time to also remember what kind of a man he works for.

24 Apr 2017

India

Mega railways app to encompass all existing IRCTC apps

PM Modi's Digital India move has found a kindred spirit in IRCTC as they solidify their stance with changing times.

04 Apr 2017

Aadhaar Card

Aadhaar has the potential to become a huge money-spinner

With the government pushing Aadhaar at every instance, there is scope for it to become a profitable venture on its own.

03 Apr 2017

India

Late Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw's 104th birth anniversary

On this day Sam Manekshaw, the first Indian Army officer to be promoted the five star rank of field marshal, would have turned 104.

03 Apr 2017

Kia Motors

Over 200 CISF personnel at Kempegowda alleged harassment by seniors

Over 200 Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel at the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) have moved court seeking improvements in allegedly harsh working conditions.

27 Mar 2017

Angela Merkel

Germany: Merkel's Christian Democrats wins Saarland bellwether

German Chancellor Angela Merkel's Christian Democrats party (CDU) won the state election in Saarland bellwether with a comfortable margin over their opponents.

03 Mar 2017

Karnataka

Protests against dubbed movies spread in Karnataka

On Friday, Karnataka witnessed protests against the screening of 'Sathyadev IPS', the Kannada dubbed version of Ajith's Tamil movie 'Yennai Arindhaal.'

11 Feb 2017

Tehran

Iranians mark 38th anniversary of 1979 revolution

Thousands of Iranian citizens poured on to the streets in Tehran to commemorate the 38th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution of 1979. The celebrations come amidst renewed tensions between Iran and the new US President Donald Trump.

07 Feb 2017

Narendra Modi

Lok Sabha listens to PM Modi in rapt attention

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the members of Lok Sabha earlier today.

02 Feb 2017

Jharkhand

Major disaster averted at IGI Airport

An IndiGo flight veered dangerously close to a Jet Airways aircraft after crossing the centerline on Runway 28 due to "low visibility". Officials alerted the plane authorities in time.

15 Jan 2017

Nitish Kumar

24 dead in Patna boat tragedy

A boat carrying several people capsized in the middle of the Ganga river on Saturday evening.

Delhi, braving the chill and making news!

Delhi's popular shopping destination, Khan market's authorities have refused any addition to the security, fearing that increased security will drive away the customers.

29 Dec 2016

India

Demonetization sees banks enter the corruption spotlight

Amidst rising bad loans, the country's banks are battling corruption scandals of money laundering with the demonetization move.

27 Dec 2016

India

Kolkata bazaars: Vendors buying demonetized notes at a premium

With the demonetization effect sinking into the economy, many vendors across Kolkata's Burrabazar trading bazaar are accepting the invalid notes.