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‘Salute and contribute’: PM Modi urges citizens on Armed Forces Flag Day

December 08, 2019

On Armed Forces Flag Day we salute the indomitable courage of our forces and their families: PM Modi

PM Modi urges people to contribute towards the welfare of our forces

PM tweets video of soldiers from the three branches of the military with a voiceover urging …

‘Aapse toh darna chahiye’, PM Narendra Modi tells 8-year-old judoka with a smile

December 08, 2019

Aapse toh darna chahiye, says PM Modi with a smile upon meeting an eight year old judoka

Eight year old judoka, Umang meets PM on Armed Forces Flag Day

Young girl Umang, a judoka, pins Army Flag on PM Modi's jacket

PM Modi visits IISER, urges scientists to develop low-cost technologies

December 08, 2019

PM Modi interacts with scientists from the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research …

PM Modi urges IISER scientists to develop low-cost technologies that would cater to India's …

IISER scientists make presentations to the PM on devices for clean energy application, …

PM Modi attends top police officials' conference in Pune

December 08, 2019

PM Modi attends DGP/IGP conference in Pune

Top police officials from all over India attend DGP/IGP conference in Pune

PM Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, NSA Ajit Doval attend conference in Pune

Three airports of Odisha connected under 'UDAN' Yojana

December 08, 2019

Centre approves three Odisha airports in the regional connectivity scheme 'UDAN'

Next phase of the UDAN scheme will include airports at Jaipur, Rourkela and Utkela in Odisha

UDAN Yojana was launched by Centre to connect the less used airports across the country to …

Forex kitty continues to swells, scales past $451-billion mark

December 07, 2019

Foreign exchange reserves gain $2.484 billion to touch a new high of $451.08 billion in the …

Foreign exchange reserves touch $451.7 billion as of December 3, an increase of $38.8 billion …

Foreign currency assets, a major component of the overall reserves, rises by $2.642 million to $…

Statue of Unity surpasses daily average footfall at USA's Statue of Liberty

December 07, 2019

In just over a year of its unveiling, the #StatueOfUnity surpasses the footfall at the 133-year-…

Daily average footfall at #StatueOfUnity of 15,036 is now registered in the first month of this …

#StatueOfUnity A total of 30,90,723 tourists have visited Kevadia till November 30 this year, …

Indian citizenship to those facing persecution at home will assure them of better lives: PM Modi

December 07, 2019

PM Modi says the election victory was because the government had worked with the mantra of “…

PM Modi delivers the inaugural address during the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit at Taj …

PM Modi sends out a message to all banking employees to take “genuine business decisions” …

Over 180 contracts worth Rs 1.96 lakh crore signed with Indian defence industry since 2014: Govt

December 07, 2019

Akash missiles & Dhruv advanced light helicopters to Dornier maritime aircraft and Vajra self-…

Defence ministry says over 180 contracts worth about Rs 1.96 lakh crore since 2014

The Ordnance Factory Board has been tasked to supply 464 T-90S/SK tanks worth Rs 19,100 crore: …

'$5 trillion economy will enhance ease of living,' says PM Modi

December 07, 2019

BJP government will be the 'enabler and promoter' of the $5 trillion economy dream: PM Modi

When we talk about better tomorrow, the districts, parts of country left behind have to be …

The $5 trillion economy target is related to the better future of all Indians: PM Modi

HTLS 2019: ‘Govt won’t leave a page blank, writing new chapter for India’: PM Narendra Modi

December 07, 2019

PM Modi says despite these aspirational 112 districts lagging behind the rest of the country on …

India has embarked on a massive development push in 112 of the country’s poorest districts, …

Our Govt is developing these 112 districts, home to roughly 150 million people, as “…

Over 400 Eklavya Model schools in tribal areas by 2022: PM Modi

December 07, 2019

We are developing an extensive network of 'Eklavya Model residential schools in the country: PM Modi

By 2022, more than 400 new Eklavya model schools will be opened, says PM Modi

The Central government is working for the education of tribal children with special emphasis on …

Those who are waiting for their dream home in Delhi-NCR will be fulfilled soon: PM Modi at HTLS 2019

December 07, 2019

PM Modi at HTLS 2019: Those who are waiting for their dream home in Delhi-NCR will be fulfilled soon

Our government has taken the decision to regularize the unauthorized colonies in Delhi to pave …

PM Modi delivers the inaugural address at the 17th Hindustan Times Leadership Summit. The theme …

HTLS 2019: Genuine business decisions will not be questioned, PM Modi assures bankers

December 07, 2019

PM Modi says the election victory was because the government had worked with the mantra of “…

PM Modi delivers the inaugural address during the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit at Taj …

PM Modi sends out a message to all banking employees to take “genuine business decisions” …

PM Modi announces contest to select students who will get to attend 'Pariksha pe Charcha 2020'

December 06, 2019

Exams are approaching and so is #ParikshaPeCharcha! Let us keep working together to ensure …

#ParikshaPeCharcha 2020: PM Modi to interact with students, parents, teachers to reduce exam …

Prime Minister Modi shares a link to the "mygov.in" website which is hosting the contest for #…

Israeli boy survivor of Mumbai attacks "touched by heartwarming" message from PM Modi

December 06, 2019

Moshe Holtzberg, Israeli boy survivor of 2008 Mumbai terror attack ‘touched by heartwarming’ …

PM Modi writes a letter to Mumbai attack survivor Moshe on 26/11 anniversary

Moshe was very touched by the letter from PM Modi, has given a lot of strength to him: Moshe …

Twitter gives thumbs-up to Narendra Modi's post on stress-free exams

December 06, 2019

PM Modi’s tweet on #ParikshaPeCharcha receive overwhelming response from netizens

Let us keep working together to ensure stress free examinations: PM Modi on #ParikshaPeCharcha

PM Modi tweets to stress the need to ensure stress-free examinations #ParikshaPeCharcha

Indian Railways sees a significant decline in train accidents! Here’s why it’s important

December 06, 2019

Several steps have been taken by Indian Railways to prevent railway accidents: Piyush Goyal

Decline in train accidents! According to the Railway Minister, 59 train accidents took place …

Railway Minister Piyush Goyal says that safety is accorded the highest priority by the national …

64 lakh have benefited from Ayushman so far

December 05, 2019

63.7 lakh people availed of hospitalisation services under the govt’s #AyushmanBharat

20,000 public and private hospitals across India have been empanelled under #AyushmanBharat scheme

Palliative chemotherapy for cancer, implants for hip fractures and angioplasty accounted for …

India committed to partnering with Maldives for its development: Narendra Modi

December 05, 2019

PM Modi says as a close friend and maritime member, India is committed to partnering with the …

India and Maldives will enhance cooperation for peace and mutual security in the Indian Ocean …

PM Modi says Modi said India's "Neighbourhood First" and Male's "India First" policies have …

DBT implementation helped the govt save Rs 1.41 trn in last 5 years: FM

December 05, 2019

DBT Implementation: All dalals and middlemen have been eliminated from the system, says Finance …

Due to implementation of direct benefit transfer scheme, the government has been able to save …

DBT implementation helped the govt to plug all loopholes, says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Total FDI inflow into India increased in 2018-19: Piyush Goyal

December 05, 2019

FDI inflow into India has increased in the last fiscal in comparison to previous years with USD …

FDI has increased in the financial year 2018-19 as compared to previous years: Piyush Goyal …

Total FDI inflow in 2018-19 was USD 62.00 billion, in 2017-18, the total FDI inflow was USD 60.…

Union Cabinet approves Bharat Bond, country's first bond exchange-traded fund

December 05, 2019

India’s first corporate bond ETF gets Cabinet approval

Investors will be able to invest in the Bharat Bonds starting from Rs 1,000 per unit. They can …

Union Cabinet approves the first exchange-traded fund bond, called Bharat Bond, aims at …

Data Protection Bill gets Cabinet nod

December 05, 2019

Govt okays Data Protection Bill proposing Rs 15-cr fine for data misuse

Data Protection bill will encourage entities to start processing data in India and with high …

Union cabinet gives approval to the Personal Data Protection Bill that seeks to lay down a …

Union Cabinet gives green signal to Citizenship Amendment Bill

December 05, 2019

The Citizenship Amendment Bill, aims to provide citizenship to those who had been forced to …

Citizenship amendment bill gets Cabinet nod, set to be tabled in Parliament

Citizenship Amendment Bill: Cabinet approval was crucial as the BJP has been strongly …

14,500 NGOs banned by govt from receiving foreign funds

December 05, 2019

Minister Nityanand Rai says so far this year, Govt has cancelled FCRA registration of 1,808 NGOs

As many as 14,500 NGOs, registered under the FCRA, were banned in the last five years from …

FCRA registered NGOs in the country receive a total of Rs 2,244.77 crore in 2018-19 and Rs 16,…

PM Modi most searched personality online in 2019 in India: Yahoo study

December 04, 2019

PM Modi was the most searched personality online in India for the second year in a row in 2019, …

PM Modi tops the list of most searched politicians this year along with cricketer MS Dhoni and …

Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman breaks into the top 10 the most searched personality along …

1.9 mn farmers enrolled under PM-Kisan Mandhan Yojna pension scheme

December 04, 2019

Under #PradhanMantriKisanMandhanYojana farmers between 18 and 40 years of age will get Rs 3,000 …

As many as 1.9 million farmers have so far enrolled under #PradhanMantriKisanMandhanYojana, a …

#PradhanMantriKisanMandhanYojana As on Nov 29, 18,80,249 farmers have registered for the scheme.…

A phenomenal six months: Modi government has hit the ground running as it starts its second term

December 04, 2019

With the larger vision of “Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas”, Modi 2.0 is steadfastly working and …

#SwachhBharat PM Modi believes in public participation by which behaviour can be changed, says …

The government under Modi’s dynamic leadership has engaged in realising and fulfilling the …

Committed to keep working towards inclusive future of differently-abled: PM Modi

December 04, 2019

PM Modi says his government is committed to keep working towards an inclusive future of …

On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, PM Modi says their fortitude and …

We reaffirm our commitment to keep working towards an inclusive, accessible and equitable …

PM Modi attacks JMM-Congress alliance, says it follows politics of deception

December 04, 2019

PM Modi accuses the Congress of delaying resolution of the vexed Kashmir problem and the …

JMM-Congress alliance in Jharkhand followed the politics of "deception" while the BJP believed …

PM Modi says the people of Jharkhand have faith that BJP alone can ensure the state's development

All records and files associated with Netaji declassified: Government

December 04, 2019

Govt has declassified all records and files associated with Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and made …

Govt has declassified 304 files relating to Bose and Azad Hind Fauj, & that 303 are uploaded on …

National Archives of India is the custodian of all declassified files and records of the …

Over 6.9 million candidates trained under PMKVY till November: Parliament

December 03, 2019

Over 69 lakh candidates trained across the country under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas …

Under PMKVY 38.01 lakh Short Term Training (STT) & 31.02 lakh Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)…

PMKVY is the flagship outcome-based skill training scheme of Ministry of Skill Development & …

Six months of Modi 2.0 show it is on track to achieving its development targets

December 03, 2019

With renewed vigour and focus, the government is marching towards the $5-trillion economy mark, …

The past six months has seen India taking big strides: Union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, …

Riding on the rainbow of trust due to the stellar work done during its first term, the NDA govt …

Israeli survivor of 26/11 receives moving message from PM Modi on Bar Mitzvah

December 03, 2019

PM Modi congratulates Moshe Holtzberg on his Bar Mitzvah, sends moving message to Israeli …

PM Modi writes to Israeli boy who survived 26/11 attack on Bar Mitzvah

Your story continues to inspire everyone: PM Modi to Moshe Holtzberg, Israeli survivor of 26/11 …

Parliament passes the bill banning e-cigarettes

December 03, 2019

E-cigarettes set to be banned in India as Parliament passes bill

Parliament passes Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Bill, 2019

It is the most addictive substance currently known in the world and is even more addictive than …

Unprecedented Six months of Modi 2.0

December 03, 2019

#6MonthsOfIndiaFirst Modi government 2.0 has achieved many big achievements in this short …

In a short span of six months, 'Modi 2.0' has made many historical decisions, which are capable …

Prakash Javadekar says the most important principle and spirit of all the decisions of Modi …

BSF diligently protecting our borders: PM Modi on raising day

December 02, 2019

PM extends greetings to BSF personnel on the organisation's 55th raising day

BSF has been diligently protecting our borders: PM Modi

During natural disasters and crisis situations, BSF personnel have always worked hard to serve …

GST collection up 6% in November, crosses ₹1 trillion mark

December 02, 2019

GST revenue collection crosses the ₹1 trillion mark in November

GST revenue grows by 6% to ₹1.03 trillion in November

During November, GST collection on domestic transactions witnesses a growth of 12%, the highest …

Foreign investors remained net buyers for third month; invest Rs 22,872 crore in November

December 02, 2019

Foreign investors remained net buyers in the Indian capital market for the third straight month …

Foreign investors pour in Rs 22,872 crore on net basis during November

Improving rural consumption numbers along with expectations of better results by companies is …

Govt allows 'jawans' to spend 100 days with family : Nityanand Rai

December 02, 2019

Central Government to allow Jawans of Central Police Forces to spend 100 days in a year, with …

Government has increased retirement age of Jawans to 60 years and is committed to providing …

Jawans posted in Kashmir to be provided free of cost air travel from Jammu to Delhi: Nityanand Rai

19,668 hospitals empanelled under Ayushman Bharat on Nov 25: Ashwini Kumar Choubey

December 02, 2019

19,668 hospitals in the country empanelled under Ayushman Bharat

Ayushman Bharat: Gujarat tops the list with 2856 empanelled hospitals followed by Karnataka …

Department of Emergency Medicine shall be a mandatory requirement with effect from 2022-23 …

The fountainhead of India’s economic vitality

December 02, 2019

New India is bold and forward-looking, an aspirational country soaring on the hopes and energy …

India has been transformed politically and economically, but most importantly, the social …

PM Modi’s government has restored the rule of law, trust in government has been rebuilt, and …

'6 months of India first': Tweets PM Modi as his govt completes 180 days in office

December 01, 2019

#6MonthsOfIndiaFirst: We have taken numerous decisions that have pushed the country's …

#6MonthsOfIndiaFirst: We aspire to do even more in the times to come, so that we create a …

Inspired by the motto of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas' and with the blessings of …

India-Japan relationship key to peace, stability in Indo-Pacific: PM Modi

December 01, 2019

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and Defence Minister Taro Kono meet PM Modi in Delhi

India's relationship with Japan is a key component of its vision for peace, prosperity and …

Foreign and Defence Ministers of Japan are in India to attend the first edition of Indo-Japan …

India, Sri Lanka to cooperate in counter-terror training: PM Modi

December 01, 2019

PM Modi holds productive talks with Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa

India is committed to supporting people of Sri Lanka in their developmental aspirations: PM Modi

Sri Lanka is at the core of our Neighborhood First Policy and SAGAR doctrine: PM Modi

Indian economy has moved to era of bold, transparent and decisive decision-making under Modi govt: Amit Shah

December 01, 2019

Indian economy has moved to an era of bold transparent and decisive decision-making under Modi …

In the next five years, a series of reforms will be taken to make India one of the most …

India is already a destination of global companies due to its huge market and FDI is at record …

GST leads to Rs 320 monthly saving for households: Study

December 01, 2019

Indian households are saving, on average, a monthly Rs 320 each on consumption of staples due to GST

A household saves Rs 94 a month on the consumption of cereals such as rice and crop because no …

GST reduced the indirect tax burden on consumers: Study

First six months of Modi 2.0 showcase the PM’s vision for his second term

November 30, 2019

An extraordinary quality of the PM Modi is his ability to keep himself focused on the big …

Modi2.0 completes first 6 months, these have been the most transformative first six months of …

Akhilesh Mishra says PM Modi is here to build a New India — one which reflects the aspirations …

PM announces $450 mn line of credit to Sri Lanka after talks with Gotabaya Rajapaksa

November 30, 2019

It is matter of honour that President Gotabaya Rajapaksa decided to visit India after assuming …

A stable, secure and prosperous Sri Lanka is not only in India's interest, but also in the …

India announces a fresh Line of Credit of $ 400 million to Sri Lanka for development projects …