Jul 21, 2016, at 03:31 am
New Delhi, July 20 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its ex-post-facto approval for a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between India and the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation of the Swiss Confederation for cooperation in skill development.
CCEA approves doubling of Pune-Miraj-Londa railway line
May 26, 2016, at 02:15 am
New Delhi, May 25 (IBNS): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its approval for doubling of Pune-Miraj-Londa railway line project at an estimated cost of Rs.3,627.47 crore and expected completion cost of Rs.4,246.84 crore with 5% escalation per annum.
Apple CEO Tim Cook calls on PM Modi in Delhi
May 21, 2016, at 08:14 pm
New Delhi, May 21 (IBNS) The CEO of Apple Inc., Tim Cook, called on the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday.
Siddhivinayak to Shah Rukh Khan on Apple chief executive's India tour menu
May 18, 2016, at 09:16 pm
Mumbai, May 18 (IBNS) Tim Cook, Apple's chief executive, began his India sojourn with a visit to the Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai on Wednesday morning, according to media reports.
Ruckus Wireless CEO meets Modi
Apr 23, 2016, at 09:26 pm
New Delhi, Apr 23 (IBNS) Selina Lo, President & CEO of Ruckus Wireless called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Saturday.
Cabinet approves release of additional instalment of DA to central government employee
Mar 24, 2016, at 05:39 am
New Delhi, Mar 23 (IBNS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved release of an additional instalment of Dearness Allowance (DA) to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) to Pensioners from Jan1, 2016.
IMF quotas should reflect global economic realities: Modi
Mar 12, 2016, at 08:10 pm
New Delhi, Mar 12 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said even now, IMF quotas do not reflect the global economic realities.
Cabinet approves removing the minimum capacity utilization criteria for SSP
Mar 10, 2016, at 11:40 pm
New Delhi, Mar 10 (IBNS) In order to push major policy reforms in the fertilizer sector, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday approved the proposal for removing the minimum capacity utilization criteria for the Single Super Phosphate (SSP) units to be eligible for the subsidy under the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) Scheme with immediate effect.
PM tells Jaitley to review EPF proposal?
Mar 06, 2016, at 04:59 am
New Delhi, Mar 5 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has directed Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley to examine the Employees' Provident Fund or EPF tax in details, media reports said.
Rail Budget: PM Modi congratulates Suresh Prabhu
Feb 25, 2016, at 07:55 pm
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IBNS) Congratulating Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu for presenting the Rail Budget, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the current budget will help improving and developing the nation.
Feb 17, 2016, at 12:28 am
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IBNS) : Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accompanied by Prime Ministers of Sweden and Finland, visited the Renault arena at the ongoing "Make in India Week".
Tata Steel bags the TIME India Award for 'Best in Class Manufacturing' during Make in India Week
Feb 14, 2016, at 03:39 am
Kolkata, Feb 13 (IBNS): Tata Steel has been bestowed with the ‘Best in Class Manufacturing award’ at the TIME India Awards held at National Sports Council of India in Mumbai during the Make in India Week.
Cabinet approves setting up of over 5,000 MW of Grid-connected Solar PV Power Projects
Jan 20, 2016, at 11:31 pm
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IBNS) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its approval for setting up over 5,000 MW of Grid-Connected Solar PV Power Projects on build, own and operate basis.
Cabinet clears offers for HMT employees
Jan 06, 2016, at 09:12 pm
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IBNS) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday gave its approval for offering attractive 'VRS / VSS packages' at 2007 pay scales to mitigate the hardships being faced by the employees of HMT Watches Ltd., HMT Chinar Watches Ltd. and HMT Bearings Ltd. and close their operations.
Cabinet approves creation of a Credit Guarantee Fund for MUDRA loans
Jan 06, 2016, at 09:05 pm
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IBNS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday gave its approval for the creation of a Credit Guarantee Fund for Micro Units Development Refinance Agency (MUDRA) loans and to convert MUDRA Ltd. into MUDRA Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) Bank as a wholly owned subsidiary of SIDBI.
Vodafone commits to invest INR 13,000 crores in India
Nov 13, 2015, at 06:51 pm
New Delhi, Nov 13 (IBNS): Vodafone, a telecommunications service provider, on Friday committed investments totalling INR 13,000 crores (£ 1.3 billion) for capacity augmentation and new business initiatives.
CII congratulates Grand Alliance on Bihar Election win
Nov 08, 2015, at 08:41 pm
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IBNS): The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on Sunday congratulated the Grand Alliance on its victory in Bihar and committed itself to work with the new Government in furthering the development agenda of the State.
Reforming is marathon, not a sprint: PM Modi
Nov 06, 2015, at 05:11 pm
New Delhi, Nov 6 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said by all indicators India is doing better economically than 17 months ago when he took over.
PM Modi launches first official gold coin
Nov 05, 2015, at 08:13 pm
New Delhi, Nov 5 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched India's first official gold coin, a gold monetization and a gold bond scheme.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates IDFC Bank
Oct 20, 2015, at 12:15 am
New Delhi. Oct 19 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the banking sector is poised to achieve a big boost in growth in rural areas.
Pidilite partners with IPSC to initiate skill development program for plumbers
Oct 07, 2015, at 01:50 am
New Delhi, Oct 6 (IBNS): Pidilite Industries Ltd, a company in adhesive, sealants and plumbing segment, initiated the first skill development program for the plumbing fraternity in Mumbai under 'Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana' (PMKVY).
Siemens offers integrated solutions for smart city development
Sep 09, 2015, at 02:47 am
New Delhi, Sept 8 (IBNS): New urban sector initiatives like the Smart City Mission and Housing for All Mission came in for extensive discussion between the Minister of Urban Development and Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation and high level delegations from Siemens AG and the UNO and UNDP.
PM Modi launches digital India project
Jul 01, 2015, at 11:42 pm
New Delhi, July 1 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday launched 'Digital India Week' at a function in Delhi.
India, China likely to ink deals worth $10 billion during Modi's visit: Chinese Ambassador
May 11, 2015, at 03:55 pm
New Delhi, May 11 (IBNS) China's Ambassador to India Le Yucheng has said t Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to his country will be the highlight of Indo-China relations for 2015.
Introduction of the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Bill approved
Apr 29, 2015, at 07:47 pm
New Delhi, Apr 29 (IBNS) The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, on Wednesday gave its approval for introduction of the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Bill, 2015 in Parliament during the current session.
PM dedicates to nation modernised Rourkela Steel Plant
Apr 01, 2015, at 11:02 pm
Rourkela, Apr 01 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday dedicated to the nation, SAIL's modernised and expanded Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) in a glittering function attended by around one lakh enthusiastic citizens of Rourkela.
Finance Commission recommends higher share of central taxes to states
Feb 24, 2015, at 10:14 pm
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IBNS): The 14th Finance Commission report, which was tabled in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, has suggested raising share of states in central taxes to 42 percent from current 32 percent.
World is taking note of India's economic growth: Modi
Feb 14, 2015, at 09:43 pm
Pune, Feb 14 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday said that the world is taking note of India's GDP growth, which has risen to 7.4 percent - and added that experts are now describing India as the fastest growing economy in the world.
End financial untouchability for freedom from poverty: PM
Aug 29, 2014, at 02:10 am
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday declared the beginning of the end of financial untouchability in India, with the opening of an estimated 1.5 crore bank accounts across the country, in an exercise unprecedented in scale in economic history.
Cabinet may discuss gas price rise today
Jun 25, 2014, at 08:00 pm
New Delhi, June 25 (IBNS) The Union Cabinet might meet here on Wednesday to discuss gas price hike.