Narendra Modi

Achal Kumar Joti appointed as the next Chief Election Commissioner

Achal Kumar Joti has been appointed as Chief Election Commissioner Nasim Zaidi will quit office later this week.

Jul 4, 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to author book on dealing with exam stress

PM Modi has decided to write a book addressing core issues pertaining to India's youth like overcoming examination stress, keeping one's composure and activities to do once examinations are over.

Jul 3, 2017

Darth Vader theme song plays as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi finishes speech

The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi left many confused when he finished a speech to the Imperial March, Darth Vaders theme music from the Star Wars saga, on July 1. Addressing the crowd of accountants at the Indira Gandhi Stadium in New Delhi wasnt the first time that Modi referenced Star Wars, as Modi ended a speech at Central Park, New York, by wishing the crowd May the force be with you in September 2014.

Jul 3, 2017

PM Narendra Modi gets emotional at President Pranab Mukherjee's book launch

PM Modi, who launched the book 'President Pranab Mukherjee – A Statesman' at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Sunday, July 2, described Mukherjee as a "father figure" who guided him when he had initially shifted to Delhi.

Jul 2, 2017

One nation, one tax: India's historic GST comes into effect at midnight gong

The opposition parties were invited, but Congress, TMC, RJD and the Left parties refused to attend the midnight event.

Jun 30, 2017

PM Modi's plea falls on deaf ears, another man lynched in cow's honour in Jharkhand

Alimuddin alias Asgar Ansari was beaten to death on Thursday for allegedly carrying "banned meat" in a van.

Jun 30, 2017

GST Protests: Traders and merchants across India launch bandhs, burn effigies against mega tax reform

Textile traders, cloth merchants and firecracker manufacturers from across the country protested against the GST reform and carried out strikes in several parts of the country.

Jun 29, 2017

GST Launch: Jaitley slams Opposition over boycott plan

The finance minister's remarks came after Congress, RJD and TMC announced their decision to boycott the launch of the GST reform at the Central Hall in Parliament on June 30 midnight.

Jun 29, 2017

Union agriculture minister Radha Mohan Singh caught urinating in public; Twitteratti have a field day

In what could be seen as a major blow to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Swachh Bharat campaign, Union agriculture minister Radha Mohan Singh was caught urinating in public.

Jun 29, 2017

After TMC, Congress and RJD to skip GST rollout session on June 30 midnight in Parliament

The Congress has decided not to attend the GST rollout event on the midnight of June 30 at the Central Hall in Parliament, party leader Satyavrat Chaturvedi said on Thursday. Read to know more.

Jun 29, 2017

Mamata Banerjee slams GST rollout on June 30 midnight; here's the full text

Banerjee said in a post on Facebook the GST was "another epic blunder of the Centre" after demonetisation and her party was "deeply concerned about GST implementation."

Jun 28, 2017

Melania Trump stuns in $2,160 gown to meet PM Modi at White House

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting the US to have talks with US President Donald Trump. However, Melania Trump managed to steal some spotlight from the politicians in her recent appearance.

Jun 27, 2017

Trump says US-India ties have never been stronger and better

US President Donald Trump welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the White House on Monday (26 June) and lauded the relationship between the two countries as very, very strong and very, very powerful. Trump said he looks forward to working with Modi to create jobs in both the countries to grow their economies and to create a trading relationship that is fair and reciprocal. The future of their partnership has never looked brighter and better, he added.

Jun 27, 2017

Trump says US-India ties have never been stronger and better

US President Donald Trump welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the White House on Monday (26 June) and lauded the relationship between the two countries as very, very strong and very, very powerful. Trump said he looks forward to working with Modi to create jobs in both the countries to grow their economies and to create a trading relationship that is fair and reciprocal. The future of their partnership has never looked brighter and better, he added.

Jun 27, 2017

Congress lashes out at PM Modi for 1975 Emergency remark in 'Mann Ki Baat'

Modi said on 'Mann Ki Baat': Those who love democracy can never forget the dark night of June 25, 1975, when the entire nation turned into a prison.

Jun 25, 2017

Mann Ki Baat Updates: PM Narendra Modi says Emergency was 'dark era' in Indian politics, recites Vajpayee's poem

PM Modi addressed the nation from the US this time as he is on a three-nation tour to Portugal, US and Netherlands. He is currently in the US for his first meeting with President Donald Trump.

Jun 25, 2017

India, Portugal launch start-up hub; sign 11 agreement

The decision to launch the startup hub was taken during Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa's visit to India in January this year.

Jun 25, 2017

Modi in US: PM arrives in Washington ahead of maiden meeting with President Trump

PM Modi will hold a meeting with top American CEOs later on Sunday, June 25, and will also deliver his monthly radio address — Mann Ki Baat — live from the US before meeting Trump at the White House on Monday, June 26.

Jun 25, 2017

Modi's US visit: White House to 'roll out red carpet' for PM; sale of unarmed Guardian drones to India likely to be cleared

Trump and Modi will have a one-on-one meeting on Monday, followed by a delegation level meeting, a cocktail reception and a working dinner, according to a White House official.

Jun 24, 2017

Strong India-US ties will benefit our nations and the world, PM Modi says ahead of Trump meeting

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Washington, D.C., at the invitation of US President Donald Trump. As in the past, he is looking forward to interacting with the Indian diaspora in the US as well.

Jun 23, 2017