Narendra Modi

IIMs declared as 'Institutions of National Importance'

The 20 IIMs are separate autonomous bodies registered under the Societies Registration Act.

Jan 24, 2017

US President Donald Trump to speak to PM Modi tonight

Narendra Modi will be the fifth world leader Trump will be conversing with after formally assuming the US presidential position.

Jan 24, 2017

Budget 2017: FRBM panel submits report on GDP, tax numbers to Arun Jaitley

The FRBM committee was constituted by the Narendra Modi government in May 2016 under the chairmanship of former MP NK Singh.

Jan 23, 2017

National Bravery Awards: 25 young bravehearts honoured; 4 posthumously

Prime Minister Narendra Modi encouraged the children to ensure that the award does not become the end of their life's purpose.

Jan 23, 2017

Modi govt to launch screening and control programme for 5 non-communicable diseases

In the first phase, the population-based screening component will be rolled out in 100 districts.

Jan 21, 2017

Strength of India-US strategic partnership lies in shared values and common interests: PM Modi

Narendra Modi says he is looking forward to working with US President Donald Trump to further deepen India-US ties.

Jan 21, 2017

India news live updates: Pak returns Indian soldier, who inadvertently crossed LoC, at 3 pm via Wagah Border today

Sepoy Chandu Babulal Chohan will be debriefed and medical check-up will be carried out.

Jan 21, 2017

Barack Obama thanks PM Modi for 'his partnership;' addresses last press conference as US president

The relationship between Obama and Modi continued to grow after the latter came to power in India in 2014.

Jan 19, 2017

India news live updates: Delhi Police Commissioner Alok Verma to be the next CBI chief

Yuvraj Singh also scored a century in the second ODI match against England.

Jan 19, 2017

Uttar Pradesh accident: 12 schoolchildren dead, 35 injured in Etah bus accident; FIR lodged against school

The accident took place in the district's Aliganj city on Thursday.

Jan 19, 2017

Jallikattu Ban: Tamil Nadu CM Panneerselvam to meet PM Modi urging ordinance on bull-taming sport; requests youth to give up protest

The protestors have also called for a ban on animal rights organisation People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).

Jan 18, 2017

Uttar Pradesh Assembly Elections 2017: BJP's first list mostly includes OBC candidates

The BJP list for the UP Assembly Elections 2017 included Jats, Gujjars, Lodh and other non-Yadav groups making up 45% of the 124 non-reserved seats declared on Monday.

Jan 17, 2017

UAE envoy says no information about raids on Dawood's properties: Report

The UAE Ambassador said he had no information about any such raids.

Jan 17, 2017

After BSF and CRPF jawans, UP police constable posts Facebook video alleging corruption, harassment by senior police officers

Sarvesh Chaudhary also complained about his suspensions and transfers since he joined the police force in 2011.

Jan 16, 2017

Khadi row: Is it high time PM Modi paid more attention to building India's brand than his own?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, by going on an overdrive with his image-bolstering campaigns, is giving a field day to his critics, and letting fans down.

Jan 16, 2017

Modi govt committed towards welfare of ex-servicemen, says Subhash Bhamre

The Minister of State for Defence also appealed to the ex-servicemen community to utilise official forums to seek grievance redressal through official channels.

Jan 14, 2017

Haryana Minister Anil Vij says Mahatma Gandhi will be removed from currency notes; PM Modi a bigger brand

Anil Vij also feels that the Khadi industry has been sinking since Gandhi's name was associated with it.

Jan 14, 2017

Demonetisation is a Black Swan moment for Digital India, says IAMAI president Subho Ray

Subho Ray, President of IAMAI, on Digital India after demonetisation and his wish list from Budget 2017: an exclusive interview

Jan 13, 2017

'Acche Din' will come only when Congress assumes power in 2019: Rahul Gandhi at Jan Vedna Sammelan

Gandhi also said that PM Modi had destroyed the financial backbone of the nation through demonetisation.

Jan 11, 2017

PM Modi at Vibrant Gujarat 2017: India on the threshold of becoming world's most digitised economy

Addressing the inauguration ceremony of Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, the PM said that the government is working to adopt and absorb newer technologies.

Jan 10, 2017