Lok Sabha approves Citizenship Amendment Bill by thumping majority, NE parties back govt.
Dec 10, 2019, at 02:29 am
New Delhi/UNI: The Lok Sabha created history on Monday mid-night as it gave the crucial nod to the much talked about Citizenship Amendment Bill by an overwhelming majority.
PM Modi speaks to Mamata Banerjee on cyclone Bulbul which caused extensive damage in Bengal
Nov 10, 2019, at 11:37 am
New Delhi/Kolkata/IBNS: Amid reports of extensive damages caused by Cyclone Bulbul in eastern India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said he has "reviewed" the situation in the wake of cyclone conditions and heavy rain and even spoken to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
India will not join RCEP, Modi invokes Gandhiji's words to say it will not benefit the poorest
Nov 04, 2019, at 07:58 pm
Bangkok/UNI/IBNS: While the Opposition was gearing up to take on the NDA government, India on Monday conveyed to the 15 other participating countries of Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) that it will not join the grouping in 'national interest'.
PM Modi highlights Act East Policy, says India improved connectivity to boost ties
Nov 03, 2019, at 11:44 am
Bangkok/IBNS-UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that in pursuance of his government's firm and committed Act East Policy, adequate attention is being given to enhance connectivity with this region. He said direct connectivity between ports on Thailand’s west coast and ports on India’s east coast will enhance the economic partnership.
Situation in Kashmir not sustainable must change for sure: Angela Merkel
Nov 02, 2019, at 12:22 am
New Delhi/IBNS: German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Friday told the German media that the current situation in Kashmir was not sustainable and must change for sure ahead of a 'restricted meeting' with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, media reports said.
PM Modi remembers Sardar Patel and Guru Nanak in Mann Ki Baat
Oct 27, 2019, at 01:03 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday remembered the first Home Minister of India Vallabh Bhai Patel and the first guru of the Sikhs Guru Nanak in his Mann Ki Baat aired on the occasion of Diwali.
Pakistani singer Rabi Pirzada threatens Modi with suicide bomber gear on Twitter
Oct 23, 2019, at 05:37 pm
Islamabad/IBNS: Pakistani pop singer Rabi Pirzada created an internet sensation when she posted a photo on Twitter what appeared like a suicide bomber jacket with a threat to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi even as the two nuclear-armed neighbours simmer over Jammu and Kashmir.
Modi and Xi Jinping discussed terror and trade in Mamallapuram: Foreign Secretary
Oct 11, 2019, at 11:31 pm
Mamallapuram, TN: India's foreign secretary Vijay Gokhale said Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping, who spent the day in the UNESCO world heritage site of Mamallapuram in Tamil Nadu, had discussions for over five hours and about 150 minutes over meal where they among others expressed concern over radicalisation and terrorism. The talks would continue tomorrow.
Modi and Xi Jinping: The Day of picture-perfect diplomacy in images from Mamallapuram
Oct 11, 2019, at 10:20 pm
Indian PM Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping spent the day in Mamallapuram area of Tamil Nadu visiting several moments in the venue. Modi could be seen wearing traditional southern attire during the meeting between the two leaders. From Arjuna’s Penance and Krishna’s Butter Ball to the Shore Temple Monuments and Pancha Rathas complex, they carried out conversation roaming the tourist attraction in Tamil Nadu.
After PM Modi's speech at UNGA, his office tweets about selfie requests
Sep 27, 2019, at 11:04 pm
New Delhi, Sept 27 (IBNS): Narendra Modi's Office on Friday tweeted a photograph after his speech at the United Nations General Assembly in New York where he could be seen surrounded by people with selfie requests.
World must unite to fight terrorism: Narendra Modi at United Nations General Assembly
Sep 27, 2019, at 08:21 pm
New York, Sept 27 (IBNS): Addressing the 74th session of United Nations General Assembly in New York, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday made a strong pitch for the world to unite against terrorism while mentioning that India has given "Buddha (Gautam Budhha, who is symbolic for peace) not Yudh (war) to the world."
India and USA fighting to combat radical Islam, secure border: Trump without naming Pakistan
Sep 22, 2019, at 11:39 pm
Houston: Without naming Pakistan, US President Donald Trump on Sunday said border security is vital to both India and USA and they are committed to fighting radical Islam.
Modi visit, a huge statement about India-US ties in terms of energy: US CEOs
Sep 22, 2019, at 02:25 pm
Houston, United States, Sept 22 (UNI/IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants to have a balanced approach, bringing energy in a sustainable way to India, said the top executives of the oil sector in the United States on Sunday and maintained that the high-profile visit highlights the huge statement about the India-US partnership and also shows Indian government's efforts towards 'ease of doing business'.
India, US relationship in very good health: Jaishankar ahead of Howdy Modi in Houston
Sep 17, 2019, at 06:39 pm
New Delhi, Sept 17 (IBNS): Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump appearing jointly in a rally in Houston together on Sept 22, India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said the relationship between India and the USA is in a 'very good health' .
Haryana govt under Khattar effectively fought against corruption: PM Modi
Sep 08, 2019, at 07:48 pm
Chandigarh, Sep 8 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the present state government, under the able leadership of Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, has effectively fought against corruption and nepotism in the state.
Taliban bluntly tells Pakistan to not link Kashmir issue with Afghanistan
Aug 09, 2019, at 11:15 am
Kabul: As Pakistan sparred with India over the recent move by New Delhi abrogating Article 370 that had granted special powers to the state of Jammu and Kashmir, the Taliban seemed to have been riled by Pakistan's attempt to link the issue with Afghanistan.
Mamata writes to PM Modi against corporatization of ordnance factories
Jul 23, 2019, at 09:47 pm
Kolkata, July 23 (IBNS): West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and urged him to not let ordnance factories in India be privatised.
No such request made by PM Modi to Trump, says India on Kashmir mediation by USA
Jul 23, 2019, at 12:26 am
New Delhi: India on Monday trashed US president Donald Trump's claims to visiting Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan that PM Narendra Modi had sought the help of USA to resolve the Kashmir dispute.
Modi explains Budget 2019 to people from Varanasi, shares road to 5 trillion economy
Jul 06, 2019, at 01:24 pm
Varanasi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the BJP membership drive in Varanasi said to make the journey of India to a $ 5 trillion dollar economy as envisaged in the Budget 2019 easier, his government is focusing on involving farmers in big way and turning them into exporters. He said creating clean healthy and beautiful India would aid the journey and bigger the target bigger would be the pie for everyone in this journey. He also called the critics of the budget as "professional pessimists."
PM Modi compares Parliament to a 'varsity', says zero tolerance to VIP culture
Jul 02, 2019, at 10:31 pm
New Delhi, Jul 2 (UNI): Giving unto himself the role of a hard task master, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday told BJP lawmakers that Parliament should be considered like a university and that in any case indiscipline, arrogance and politics of VIP culture and bullying would not be tolerated.
Breaking: Narendra Modi swears in as the Prime Minister of India for second term
May 30, 2019, at 07:13 pm
New Delhi: A week after registering a landslide victory in the electoral battle, the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Narendra Modi took oath as the Prime Minister of India for the second term in the presence of some 800 delegates from India and abroad.
Ministerial berths for JD(U) in to be decided by Modi and Nitish
May 29, 2019, at 09:33 pm
New Delhi, May 29 (UNI): After entering into an alliance with the BJP and posting handsome electoral victories from Bihar in the Lok Sabha elections, the JD(U) is all set to join the Modi cabinet.
Kerala Muslim body calls for mourning as Modi takes charge as PM
May 28, 2019, at 11:07 pm
Thiruvananthapuram, May 28 (UNI): Kerala Muslim Jamaath Council has called for observing a state-wide mourning on May 30, when Mr Narendra Modi would be sworn-in as Prime Minister for the second term.
Mamata likely to attend PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony
May 28, 2019, at 07:30 pm
Kolkata, May 28 (IBNS): West Bengal chief minister and Trinamool Congress president Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday indicated that she was likely to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Narendra Modi as the Prime Minister of India.
BIMSTEC leaders to attend PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony on May 30
May 27, 2019, at 08:24 pm
New Delhi, May 27 (IBNS): The Indian government has invited leaders of the BIMSTEC member states for the swearing-in ceremony of Narendra Modi as the Prime Minister of India in his second term.
PM visits Gujarat after grand electoral triumph
May 26, 2019, at 08:33 pm
Ahmedabad, May 26 (UNI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Gujarat for the first time on Sunday, after winning the 2019 general elections with a thumping majority.
Imran Khan wishes PM Modi on Lok Sabha election win
May 23, 2019, at 06:17 pm
Islamabad, May 23 (IBNS): Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan wished his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on his win in the Lok Sabha elections.
Modi questions Mayawati's support to Mamata
May 16, 2019, at 12:53 pm
Mau, May 16 (UNI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday questioned as to why Bahujan Samajwadi Party and Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradesh were supporting All India Trinamool Congress chief and West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee when the people of Poorvanchal were being targeted by the Trinamool goons.
Amid anti-Modi slogans, Priyanka stages roadshow in Varanasi
May 15, 2019, at 07:36 pm
Varanasi, May 15 (UNI): Days before the crucial polling for parliamentary constituency of Varanasi - from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seeking re-election - Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday staged a roadshow here.
May 15, 2019, at 06:49 pm
Diamond Harbour, West Bengal: Attacking West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her nephew Avishek Banerjee vehemently at a rally in Diamond Harbour in West Bengal on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the reign of terror and cries of revenge on the BJP would soon be answered with change in power by the state's people.