Apologise to nation for lockdown but this is only way to fight COVID-19: PM Modi on Mann Ki Baat
Mar 29, 2020, at 11:57 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday apologised to the nation for taking such a hard decision like 21-day lockdown to combat the spread of Coronavirus, while also warning those who are violating the norms stating they "playing with their own life."
'Tune in' to Mann Ki Baat, episode to focus on COVID-19: PM Modi
Mar 29, 2020, at 08:27 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday will address the nation on the prevailing situation due to novel Coronavirus outbreak through his monthly radio broadcast 'Mann Ki Baat' amid the fifth day of lockdown called by him to fight the pandemic.
PM CARES Fund receives massive response with celebrities contributing in crores
Mar 29, 2020, at 12:43 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced the Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM CARES Fund), and soon Bollywood celebrities, large corporates, sportspersons, associations, including the richest cricket board of the world BCCI, and the common people came forward to help the Indian Government in its fight against the coronavirus situation in the country.
We all are one in this battle against COVID-19: PM Modi
Mar 28, 2020, at 02:19 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: After interacting with several Radio Jockeys, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday spoke about the country's unity in combating the deadly Novel Coronavirus which has kept the world on edge.
Congress president Sonia Gandhi writes to PM Modi on plight of migrant workers
Mar 28, 2020, at 11:19 am
New Delhi/UNI: Congress president Sonia Gandhi has expressed concern on the plight of migrant workers who were forced to walk back to their homes in other states due to the 21-day lock down.
Mar 27, 2020, at 03:44 pm
Amravati/IBNS: Telugu Desam Party chief N Chandrababu Naidu has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for announcing Rs 1.75 lakh crore package to help farmers and the poor to combat the unprecedented situation arising out of COVID-19 and said that his government is "humanity personified".
RBI took giant steps to safeguard economy from COVID-19 impact: PM Modi
Mar 27, 2020, at 12:43 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday lauded the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for slashing the repo rate by 75 basis points saying the central bank took giant steps to safeguard the Indian economy from the impact of COVID-19.
Mar 26, 2020, at 10:27 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: An Extraordinary Virtual G20 Leaders’ Summit was convened on Thursday to discuss the challenges posed by the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and to forge a global coordinated response. Leaders pledged to provide USD 5 trillion into the global economy to counter the social and economic impact of COVID-19 at the summit.
PM Modi, Vladimir Putin hold telephonic conversation on COVID-19 pandemic
Mar 25, 2020, at 11:41 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday had a telephone conversation with President of the Russian Federation Vladimir V. Putin.
COVID-19: India observes 1st day of lockdown, crosses 600-mark of positive cases
Mar 25, 2020, at 09:28 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: As 1.3 billion people in India observe the first day of 21-day lockdown to combat the COVID-19, the deadly virus has infected 606 people across the country and claimed lives of 10.
COVID-19: PM Modi discusses global situation with European Commission president Ursula Von Der Leyen
Mar 25, 2020, at 02:50 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday discussed the global situation in the context of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic with European Commission president Ursula Von Der Leyen.
21-day lockdown in India due to Coronvirus: Here's a list of what is open and what is shut
Mar 24, 2020, at 11:18 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced a complete lockdown for 21 days starting midnight in India to combat the deadly Novel Coronavirus.
Essential commodities will be available during lockdown: PM Modi clarifies
Mar 24, 2020, at 10:41 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Minutes after announcing a complete lockdown of the entire country, prime minister Narendra Modi clarified that there is no need to panic and that all essential items including medical care would be available.
PM Modi announces 21-day complete lockdown in India starting midnight to fight Coronavirus
Mar 24, 2020, at 09:10 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: As the number of fatalities and infected cases in India is steeply rising, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced a complete lockdown for 21 days starting midnight in the country to combat the deadly Novel Coronavirus.
Coronavirus: Mamata Banerjee writes to PM Modi to stop all flight operations to Bengal
Mar 23, 2020, at 01:57 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: After following the Centre's advice to lockdown to combat COVID-19, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to stop all flight operations to the state with an immediate effect.
People not taking lockdown seriously: PM Modi a day after 'Janata Curfew'
Mar 23, 2020, at 11:03 am
New Delhi/IBNS: A day after the "Janata Curfew", Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said people of his country were not taking lockdown seriously.
India observes 'Janata Curfew' today in fight against Coronavirus menace
Mar 22, 2020, at 08:52 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Millions of people in India are staying indoors on Sunday to observe the 'Janata Curfew' called by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to combat the spread of Novel Coronavirus, which has so far claimed four lives and infected 324 across the country.
Stay wherever you are: PM Modi appeals to people ahead of 'Janata Curfew'
Mar 21, 2020, at 10:29 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Ahead of the "Janata Curfew" which will be effective on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged people to refrain from travelling.
Justice has prevailed: PM Modi on hanging of Nirbhaya convicts
Mar 20, 2020, at 11:56 am
New Delhi/IBNS: In his first response to the hanging of four convicts in the 2012 Nirbhaya gangrape case, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said "justice has prevailed".
Cong says it will stand by Govt to fight on Coronavirus, 'urges' no data should be hidden
Mar 19, 2020, at 10:58 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Stating that the party and its workers will stand by the government in all their endeavours to fight Coronavirus, the Congress on Thursday 'urged' the government to increase the testing facilities and capacity and 'no data should be hidden.'
PM Modi chairs high-level meeting on Coronavirus, to address nation tomorrow
Mar 18, 2020, at 10:58 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation on Coronavirus and the efforts to be undertaken to combat it on Thursday at 8 PM.
Mar 18, 2020, at 08:10 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has yet again attacked Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre and accused the government of mishandling the coronavirus situation.
Mar 18, 2020, at 05:36 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: The Indian government is drawing a lot of praise for its prompt response to the SOS calls of Indians stranded in foreign countries amid coronavirus outbreak.
PM Modi proposes to SAARC nations to chalk out 'strong strategy' to fight Coronavirus
Mar 13, 2020, at 01:39 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Amid the worldwide panic over the Novel Coronavirus outbreak, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stepped up on Friday to propose to all South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) nation to chalk out a "strong strategy" to combat the deadly virus.
PM Modi holds telephonic conversation with UK counterpart Boris Johnson
Mar 12, 2020, at 10:19 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a telephone call from Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson on Thursday.
Delhi declares Coronavirus epidemic, all schools, colleges, cinema halls to remain shut till Mar 31
Mar 12, 2020, at 06:34 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: All schools, colleges and cinema halls will remain shut in the national capital till Mar 31 over the outbreak of the deadly Novel Coronavirus which was declared as an epidemic by the Delhi government on Thursday.
Coronavirus outbreak: Govt is vigilant, says Modi; Rahul blames PM
Mar 12, 2020, at 05:52 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Amid the spreading of the deadly Novel Coronavirus across the country and the world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said his government was vigilant about the present situation urging people not to panic.
Jyotiraditya Scindia's induction into BJP will strengthen party's resolve to serve MP: Amit Shah
Mar 12, 2020, at 02:21 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: A day after former Union Minister and four-term parliamentarian, Jyotiraditya Scindia switched sides raising eyebrows of plenty, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said the former Congress leader's induction into the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will strengthen the saffron party's resolve to serve the people of Madhya Pradesh.
Rahul Gandhi accuses PM Modi of destabilising 'elected Congress government' in MP
Mar 11, 2020, at 12:29 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: In his first reaction to the Madhya Pradesh political crisis, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of destabilising the "elected Congress government" in the state.
Jyotiraditya Scindia resigns as Congress leader
Mar 10, 2020, at 12:14 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Jyotiraditya Scindia has resigned as the Congress leader amid the political crisis in Madhya Pradesh.