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PM Modi shares video of him plogging at Mamallapuram beach

Oct 12, 2019, at 10:46 am

Mamallapuram: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday shared a video on social media where he could be seen plogging at Mamallapuram beach amid the informal meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Chinese President Xi Jinping reaches India for informal meeting with PM Modi

Oct 11, 2019, at 02:59 pm

Chennai: Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived here on Friday to hold his second informal meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

11 Tibeteans arrested ahead of Xi's arrival

Oct 11, 2019, at 02:43 pm

Chennai, Oct 11 (UNI): A couple of hours before the arrival of Chinese President Xi Jinping for the informal summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, 11 Tibeteans--five of those who attempted to stage a protest demonstration in front of the hotel where Xi would be staying--were detained by the police on Friday.

PM Modi reaches Tamil Nadu for informal meeting with Xi Jinping

Oct 11, 2019, at 12:14 pm

Mamallapuram: Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Mamallapuram in Tamil Nadu to hold an informal meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday.

Mob lynching letter to PM Modi: Bihar police close sedition case against intellectuals

Oct 09, 2019, at 10:10 pm

Patna: After huge controversy broke out over the First Information Reports (FIRs) against intellectuals who had voiced concerns over mob lynching in a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Bihar police on Wednesday closed the sedition case calling it "maliciously false", NDTV reported.

Cabinet approves 5pc DA of govt employees

Oct 09, 2019, at 04:22 pm

Delhi: The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved to release an additional installment of Dearness Allowance (DA) to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) to pensioners effective from July 1, 2019 representing an increase of 5 per cent over the existing rate of 12 per cent of the Basic pay/Pension, to compensate for price rise.

FIRs against intellectuals contradict PM Modi's aspirations: Kamal Haasan

Oct 08, 2019, at 04:24 pm

Chennai: Standing beside the intellectuals who were named in First Information Reports (FIRs) after they voiced their concerns over mob lynching, actor-turned politician Kamal Haasan on Tuesday said the FIRs contradict the aspirations of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

IAF celebrates 87th anniversary; President, PM greet 'brave men and women in blue'

Oct 08, 2019, at 12:26 pm

New Delhi, Oct 8 (UNI): As India celebrates the 87th Air Force day, President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday congratulated 'brave men and women in blue' and expressed gratitude towards the IAF's courage and commitment.

Have you changed your opinion? Shashi Tharoor slams Modi over FIRs against intellectuals

Oct 08, 2019, at 11:33 am

Thiruvananthapuram/New Delhi: Citing Narendra Modi's reference to freedom of speech and expression during a 2016 address in the US Congress, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor slammed the Prime Minister over the First Information Reports (FIRs) filed against the intellectuals who had voiced concerns over mob lynching.

BJP top brass to address poll rallies in Haryana

Oct 07, 2019, at 12:57 pm

New Delhi, Oct 7 (UNI): Setting a target of as many as 75 seats in the 90-member Haryana assembly, the BJP has drawn an aggressive campaign strategy and will field tops leaders to address multiple election rallies in the state.

PM Modi extends Mahashtami greetings to people

Oct 06, 2019, at 11:56 am

New Delhi, Oct 6 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended his heartfelt greetings to the people on Mahashtami Puja (worship) of Navratrti.

Vande Bharat will improve connectivity and spiritual tourism: PM Modi

Oct 03, 2019, at 01:27 pm

New Delhi, Oct 3 (UNI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the New Vande Bharat Express from New Delhi to Katra will not only improve the connectivity, but also contribute towards spiritual tourism.

PM Modi inaugurates Swachh Bharat Diwas 2019 on Gandhi Jayanti

Oct 02, 2019, at 10:19 pm

New Delhi, Oct 2 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Swachh Bharat Diwas 2019 in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.

Narendra Modi pays tribute to former PM Lal Bahadur Shastri

Oct 02, 2019, at 12:35 pm

New Delhi, Oct 2 (UNI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday remembered former prime minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on his 115th birth anniversary.

PM Modi pens article on Gandhi, says 'all must work together to free the world from hatred'

Oct 02, 2019, at 12:32 pm

New Delhi, Oct 2 (UNI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday invited global thinkers, entrepreneurs and tech leaders to 'spread' Mahatma Gandhi’s ideas and teachings through innovation and said that to achieve his ideals all must work together to make the world prosperous and free from hate, violence and suffering.

Modi launches new mobile app for Ayushman Bharat, says scheme benefitted 50K poor in one year

Oct 01, 2019, at 09:17 pm

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched a new mobile application for the Ayushman Bharat, the world’s largest health insurance scheme aimed at securing the health of over 10.70 crore poor families in the country.

Rahul Gandhi takes dig at PM Modi's alleged Trump endorsement by thanking Jaishankar

Oct 01, 2019, at 03:00 pm

New Delhi: By sarcastically thanking External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his "Ab ki baar Trump Sarkar" slogan in Houston during his US visit last week.

PM Modi speaks to Bihar CM over flood situation

Sep 30, 2019, at 10:13 pm

New Delhi, Sept 30 (IBNS/UNI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar regarding the flood situation in Bihar.

Indian solutions for global application is our goal, commitment : PM Modi in Chennai

Sep 30, 2019, at 03:08 pm

Chennai, Sept 30 (UNI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said Indian solutions for global application was his government's goal and commitment.

Tamil became talking point in US during my visit: PM Modi

Sep 30, 2019, at 11:45 am

Chennai: Visiting southern state Tamil Nadu on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared an experience of how Tamil language became a talking point in the US during his recent trip to the country.

Let's free India from menace of single use plastic: PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat

Sep 29, 2019, at 03:04 pm

New Delhi, Sept 29 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged citizens to free India from the "menace of single use plastic."

PM Modi spreads awareness on harmful effects of e-cigarettes through Mann Ki Baat today

Sep 29, 2019, at 12:50 pm

New Delhi, Sept 29 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday utilised the platform of Mann Ki Baat to spread awareness about the harmful effects of e-cigarettes and called on people to be a part of the initiative to get rid of single-use plastics on Oct 2.

PM Modi, Amit Shah wish nation on Navratri

Sep 29, 2019, at 10:31 am

New Delhi, Sept 29 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday greeted the nation on the auspicious occasion of Navratri.

Respect for India has increased significantly in five years, says Modi on arrival from USA

Sep 28, 2019, at 09:19 pm

New Delhi, Sept 27 (UNI/IBNS): India's stature has increased significantly in the past five years, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he arrived home a day after displaying a 'global statesmanship' at the 74th UNGA session.

PM Modi may focus on terror, other global issues at UNGA speech today

Sep 27, 2019, at 12:46 pm

New York, Sept 27 (UNI): After making a strong pitch on terrorism in his Houston 'Howdy Modi' rally and seeking investment from global business honchos, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Friday will make his much awaited speech at the 74th United Nations General Assembly.

PM Modi holds bilateral meetings with New Zealand PM, Estonian President

Sep 26, 2019, at 11:44 am

New York, Sept 26 (UNI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Estonian President Kersti Kaljulaid on the sidelines of UNGA meetings here.

To invest in a market where latest trends are appreciated, come to India: Modi

Sep 25, 2019, at 10:05 pm

New York, Sept 25 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday made a strong appeal to US investors to invest in India, which is providing a market where the latest trends and features are appreciated while stating that in case of any gap, he himself will act as a bridge.

PM Modi meets Pacific Island Leaders at UN

Sep 25, 2019, at 12:48 pm

New York: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the the Pacific Island leaders on the sidelines of the 74th UNGA here on Tuesday.

Mahatma Gandhi's values serve as moral compass for enlightened leadership: PM Modi

Sep 25, 2019, at 12:21 pm

New York: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the values promoted by Mahatma Gandhi serve as moral compass for enlightened leadership, hosting a high-level event on the sidelines of the 74th UNGA  in the ECOSOC Chamber of the UN Headquarters to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation.

Trump is a great friend of India: Modi after bilateral meet with US Prez

Sep 24, 2019, at 10:49 pm

New York, Sept 24 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called Donald Trump a great friend of his country after holding the bilateral meeting with the US President on the sidelines of the 74th session of the UN General Assembly in New York.