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The Times Of India
How India powered global reduction in open defecation
June 20, 2019
Launched in 2014, #SwachhBharat Mission has led to rapid reduction in open defecation in rural …
The latest Swachh data says that 99.2% of Indian households now have access to toilets
India is near the top of the list of 16 countries worldwide that have reduced open defecation …
Hindustan Times
‘Better rural roads led to job opportunities in India’: World Bank report
June 20, 2019
According to the World Bank report, improved road connectivity has “triggered a shift from farm …
#PradhanMantriGramSadakYojana has Improved mobility, increased access to economic opportunities …
#PradhanMantriGramSadakYojana So far 6 lakh kms of rural roads have been constructed across the …
The Times Of India
Ranchi gets ready for yoga tryst with PM Narendra Modi
June 20, 2019
#InternationalDayofYoga: Ranchi is all geared up to perform twist and turns with PM Narendra …
Ranchi to host 35,000 yoga enthusiasts at the city’s Prabhat Tara Maidan on #…
Ranchi all set to celebrate #YogaDay, a total of 13 yoga asanas and three pranayamas along with …
Times Now
Ramdas Athawale leaves Parliament in splits; even PM Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi smile
June 20, 2019
Rajya Sabha MP Ramdas Athawale’s witty speech taking dig at Rahul evokes laughter from PM Modi
Ramdas Athawale takes a dig at Rahul Gandhi while giving welcome speech after Om Birla took …
I switched sides from the UPA to the NDA upon sensing that the winds were blowing in Modi’s …
The Economic Times
Crackdown on corruption: Govt sacks 15 customs, central excise officers on charges of corruption, bribery
June 19, 2019
After I-T officers, Modi Govt now compulsorily retires 15 customs officials
Government compulsorily retires another 15 senior I-T officers for corruption & bribery
Earlier, the govt dismissed 12 senior income tax officers, including one of the ranks of the …
The Financial Express
Close to 2 million jobs formalised due to GST, demonetisation, says report
June 19, 2019
GST, DeMo, maternity benefits helped formalise 7 million jobs between 2015-18: Report
A new research now finds that Modi 1.0's reforms and policies have managed to push ahead with …
Report says a total of 1.08 mn jobs were formalised with the introduction of GST and DeMo …
Money Control
Khadi's share in textile production doubles in 5 years
June 19, 2019
Share of Khadi fabric in the total textile mill production doubles to 8.49% in five years to …
Rise in Khadi fabric production from 4.23% to 8.49% could be possible due to PM Modi's clarion …
We have started registration of new Khadi institutions for widening the scope for employment as …
The Times Of India
Significant increase in popularity of yoga in US, says Indian ambassador
June 18, 2019
The popularity of yoga has seen a significant increase in the United States and in fact all …
PM Modi praises the Indian missions abroad for organising events on yoga and urged everyone to …
I urge you all to join the Yoga Day programmes in your respective nations and enrich the Yoga …
The Financial Express
PM Modi reaches out to Opposition ahead of first Parliament session: ‘Every word you speak valuable to us’
June 18, 2019
PM Modi hopes opposition speak actively and participate in Lok Sabha proceedings
The role of an Opposition and an active Opposition is important in a parliamentary democracy: …
Opposition need not bother about their numbers. I hope they speak actively & participate in …
Hindustan Times
‘Don’t bother about numbers’: PM Modi to oppn ahead of new Parliament session
June 18, 2019
PM Modi reaches out to opposition, says "Forget Numbers, Your Every Word Valuable"
PM Modi underscores the constructive role of the opposition in a healthy democracy as the 17th …
PM Modi says when we sit in the House as MPs, then the spirit of impartiality is more important …
Hindustan Times
PM Modi working on new, updated edition of his book ‘Exam Warriors’
June 18, 2019
Exam Warriors did very well and we are excited to bring out the updated version of the book …
Exam Warriors: PM Modi wants to write about mental health and about children getting addicted …
PM Modi is working on a new edition of his book Exam Warriors: Source
Dainik Bhaskar
Thanks to Ujjwala Yojana, Ajmer is now kerosene-free
June 17, 2019
Thanks to Modi government’s Ujjwala Yojana, Ajmer is now kerosene-free
Since the launch of the Ujjwala Yojana, the demand for kerosene sees dramatic decline in Ajmer
Allocation of kerosene in Ajmer now stands at zero, eligible BPL families get LPG connections …
The Times Of India
Yoga Day celebrations begin across the globe, PM Modi urges all to participate
June 17, 2019
As the International Day of Yoga nears, the world is gearing up to mark June 21 with great fervor
As the International Day of Yoga nears, the world is gearing up to mark June 21 with great fervor
PM Modi urges all nations to enrich the Yoga programmes with their participation
The Times Of India
UN praises Indian peacekeepers in South Sudan for humanitarian aid, critical work
June 17, 2019
UN lauds Indian peacekeepers in South Sudan for their humanitarian efforts
Indian military engineers along with peacekeepers from Bangladesh, China, Thailand and South …
UN hails Indian peacekeepers for repairing roads and providing solar lamps to hospital in South …
The New Indian Express
India-Israel ties in 'upward trajectory' courtesy Modi-Bibi equation: Indian envoy
June 17, 2019
PM Modi and Benjamin Netanyahu have used their "excellent" personal equation to deepen the …
I think what both (Modi and Netanyahu) have tried to do is to build this connection between the …
Modi and Netanyahu have expanded and deepened the relationship in several areas and it is bound …
India Today
After Twitter, PM Modi seeks Mann ki Baat suggestions, ideas on Instagram
June 17, 2019
PM Modi invites ideas and suggestions for #MannKiBaat
Do you have innovative insights for #MannKiBaat? Share them with the PM now!
Share your interesting ideas for #MannKiBaat on NaMo App open forum or MyGov portal
The Hindu
Kyrgyzstan President gifts traditional hat, coat to PM Modi
June 17, 2019
Kyrgyzstan President presents PM Modi a traditional hat, coat
In Bishkek, President Jeenbekov presented PM Modi a Kalpak, the traditional Kyrgyz hat, a Chapan,…
PM Modi grateful to Kyrgyzstan President for his gesture of presenting traditional hat and coat …
The Indian Express
Online payment of bills: Four-fold surge in rural and semi-urban India
June 17, 2019
Payments through CSC shops increase by four times in last five years
Almost Rs 2,000 crore worth online electricity bills paid over the last five years through CSC …
CSC shops act as physical access points to avail government and business services online in …
The Hindu
All-party meet: new faces, new thinking, says PM Modi
June 17, 2019
PM Modi discusses 'one nation, one election' at all party meet
All parties must keep political differences aside and commit themselves to tirelessly work in …
We are for the people, we cannot win hearts by disrupting the functioning of Parliament: PM at …
Times Now
Umbrella diplomacy: PM Narendra Modi deeply touched when Presidents held umbrella for him
June 16, 2019
PM Modi deeply touched by Presidents of Kyrgyzstan and Sri Lanka for personally holding …
President Jeenbekov of Kyrgyzstan and President Sirisena of Sri Lanka break protocol for PM …
Umbrella diplomacy of Presidents of Kyrgyzstan and Sri Lanka are perfect examples of respect, …
Amar Ujala
Niti Aayog meet: PM Modi reiterates his vision to realize the dream of 'New India' by 2022
June 16, 2019
Niti Aayog meet: PM Modi reiterates his vision to realize the dream of 'New India' by 2022
Niti Aayog meet: PM Modi recalls the mantra of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas'
PM Modi calls upon states for a collective fight against poverty, unemployment, drought, flood, …
The Times Of India
PM Modi writes personal letter to village pradhans on saving rainwater
June 16, 2019
PM Modi writes to heads of all village panchayats, urges them to conserve rain water
As soon as the monsoon begins, we have to make arrangements to conserve as much rainwater as …
Just as you made Swachhata a successful mass movement, I urge you to also lead this water …
The Economic Times
Making India USD 5 trillion economy challenging but achievable: Narendra Modi
June 16, 2019
PM Modi urges Chief Ministers to increase the economic size of their respective states by 2-2.5 …
Global circumstances offer a unique opportunity to India to increase its economic size: PM Modi
PM Modi calls upon states to review the progress of aspirational districts from time to time
Business Standard
PM sets up panel on big agri sector reforms, says $5-trn economy achievable
June 16, 2019
PM Modi urges Chief Ministers to increase the economic size of their respective states by 2-2.5 …
Global circumstances offer a unique opportunity to India to increase its economic size: PM Modi
PM Modi calls upon states to review the progress of aspirational districts from time to time
Live Mint
Forex reserves nearing lifetime high; up $1.7 billion to $423.5 billion
June 15, 2019
Foreign currency assets, a major component of the overall reserves rise by $1.666 billion to …
The special drawing rights with the International Monetary Fund rises by $6.1 million to $1.449 …
Historic! Forex reserves nears lifetime high, swells $1.7 bn to $423.5 bn
The Indian Express
At SCO summit, Modi says nations supporting terrorism should be held accountable, isolated
June 15, 2019
Countries supporting or funding terrorism must be held “accountable”: PM Modi at SCO summit
At SCO summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says nations supporting terrorism must be isolated
PM Modi highlights the spirit and ideals of the SCO to strengthen cooperation in the fight …
Business Standard
WPI inflation slips to near 2-year low in May, declines to 2.45%
June 15, 2019
Big Relief! WPI inflation nearly 2-year low in May
Wholesale price-based inflation slipped to 22-month low at 2.45% in May
Falling prices of food articles, fuel and power items help WPI inflation ease to 2.45% in May
The Times Of India
PM Narendra Modi announces $200 million line of credit for Kyrgyzstan as two sides sign 15 pacts
June 15, 2019
PM Modi announces a $200 million line of credit for Kyrgyzstan after wide-ranging talks with …
India & Kyrgyzstan sign 15 agreements, including on the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA)
PM Modi, President Jeenbekov hold one-on-one restricted meeting followed by a delegation-level …
The Times Of India
PM Modi calls for greater cooperation among SCO members to ensure peace & prosperity
June 15, 2019
Our vision is to strengthen the healthy cooperation among us: PM Modi at SCO summit
Respect for sovereignty, regional integrity, good governance, transparency, practicality and …
India is committed to make a favourable environment for the economic cooperation between the …
Live Mint
PM Narendra Modi to chair Niti Aayog's fifth Governing Council meeting today
June 15, 2019
PM Modi to chair first Niti Aayog's Governing Council meeting under the new government
Niti Aayog's Governing Council meeting to focus on issues like the drought situation, farm …
Niti Aayog’s Governing Council reviews the action taken on the agenda items of the previous …
The Financial Express
PM Modi meets Putin on sidelines of SCO Summit in Bishkek, thanks him for rifle manufacturing unit in Amethi
June 14, 2019
SCO Summit: PM Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin hold delegation level talks
I am very grateful for your support for the rifle manufacturing unit in Amethi: PM Modi to …
PM Modi meets Russian President Putin on sidelines of SCO Summit & review all aspects of …
The Times Of India
Government reduces ESI contribution rate to 4%, industry to save Rs 5,000 crore annually
June 14, 2019
Employees’ State Insurance contribution slashed from 6.5% to 4%
Govt reduces ESI contribution rate to 4%, this will benefit 3.6 crore employees and 12.85 lakh …
Reduced rates of ESIC will lead to an estimated annual saving of around Rs 5,000 crore for firms
Hindustan Times
India planning to launch own space station within a decade: ISRO chief
June 14, 2019
India will set up its own space station as an extension of the human spaceflight programme: …
We will be sending Indian astronauts to space in December 2021: ISRO Chief
Chandrayaan-2 is expected to be launched on July 15 for a touchdown on the moon’s surface …
172 countries across world ready to celebrate International Day for Yoga
June 14, 2019
#InternationalYogaDay will be celebrated together in 172 countries across the world on June 21
Majorly in abroad all major programs on #YogaDay will be held in association with Indian Embassies
World gets ready to celebrate #InternationalYogaDay on June 21
The Financial Express
Women beneficiaries outnumber men in PM Modi’s scheme for unorganised workers
June 14, 2019
#PradhanMantriShramYogiMaandhan Yojana aims at providing social security to over 10 crore …
Over 30.5 lakh unorganised workers in the country have opted for #…
Women workers in unorganized sector have taken lead over their male counterparts in subscribing …
Times Now
Benjamin Netanyahu thanks PM Narendra Modi for backing Israel in blocking UN entry of Palestinian rights group
June 13, 2019
Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu thanks PM Modi for India's support in blocking the entry of a …
In a first, India voted in favour of a resolution moved by Israel to block the entry of Shahed …
Thank you PM Modi, thank you India, for your support and for standing with Israel at the UN, …
The Economic Times
Govt to give reservation benefits to people living along Indo-Pak border in Jammu and Kashmir
June 13, 2019
Cabinet decision is a reflection of PM Modi's vision of a pro-people government committed to …
Govt to give reservation benefits to people living along Indo-Pak border in J&K, the move will …
In keeping with its pro-people initiatives, Union Cabinet clears the decks for approval of the …
The Financial Express
Modi govt achieves Mudra loan target third year in a row; banks gave this much loan last year
June 13, 2019
Smalls loans worth more than Rs 3.21 lakh crore have been sanctioned in 2018-19 under the #…
PM Modi’s flagship scheme to support small businesses and entrepreneurs has achieved its annual …
#Mudra Loan: The scheme has not only achieved the target in terms of sanctioning the loans but …
The Times Of India
Victory of hope over opportunism: People voted for an India that would nurture their aspirations
June 13, 2019
Historic success of the Narendra Modi-led NDA in the general election is a resounding …
Historic Loksabha victory has shown that Modi was a unifying factor in a country that has …
Ravi Shankar Prasad says people of India came together to vote for an India which would nurture …
The Indian Express
‘Modi hai to mumkin hai’, says Mike Pompeo in major policy speech ahead of India visit
June 13, 2019
As Prime Minister Modi said in his latest campaign, ‘Modi hai to mumkin hai,’ I’m looking …
'Modi hai to mumkin hai': US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo praises PM Modi
India & the US have a unique opportunity to move forward together for the good of their peoples,…
Business Standard
Union Cabinet gives momentum to reforms in medical education
June 13, 2019
Indian Medical Council Amendment Bill cleared: New Bill provides for supersession of MCI for a …
Union Cabinet approves bill for supersession of Indian Medical Council
Medical Council Amendment Bill gets approval, the move will ensure transparency, accountability …
Live Mint
India gets $42-billion FDI inflows in 2018: UN report
June 13, 2019
India received foreign direct investments worth $42 billion in 2018: UN trade report
India gets massive FDI in 2018, helped by robust inflows in manufacturing, communication and …
In India, the growth in cross-border merger and acquisitions (M&As) grows to $33 billion in …
Live Mint
First episode of new 'Mann Ki Baat' series on June 30
June 12, 2019
PM Modi set to return with second season of #MannKiBaat on June 30, Centre seeks suggestions …
For this month’s episode of #MannKiBaat, the Centre has asked people to share their stories, …
#MannKiBaat is back again on June 30 as PM Modi assumes office for the second term, says MyGov
Business Standard
Sachin Tendulkar thanks PM Modi for promoting cricket
June 12, 2019
PM Modi gifts bat to Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and Masterblaster Sachin …
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar thanks PM Modi for being a good example of cricket diplomacy
Sachin Tendulkar hails PM Modi's cricket diplomacy, can't wait to see Maldives on the map
Hindustan Times
In G7 invite to PM Modi, France lauds India role
June 12, 2019
G7 invite to PM Modi is a “reflection of the personal chemistry” between PM Modi & French …
India forms part of our main partners, says French President Emmanuel Macron
India’s key role in promoting globalisation and protecting the environment: French President …
Hindustan Times
PM Modi tweets animated Yoga tutorial of Bhadrasana
June 12, 2019
PM Modi shares another tutorial video of a new Yoga pose, the ‘Bhadrasana’
An animated avatar of the PM is seen demonstrating Yoga poses like the Vrikshasana, Tadasana, …
In new animated Yoga Video, PM Modi lists benefits of the ‘Bhadrasana’
The Indian Express
France welcomes PM Modi’s call for global conference on terrorism
June 11, 2019
Every single initiative to fight terrorism is welcome because it is a threat to every country …
France welcomes PM Narendra Modi’s proposal for a global conference to tackle the threat of …
Terrorism is a global challenge like climate change, remarks French minister on PM Modi’s call …
DNA
Record 2,500 register for International Yoga Day event at Washington monument
June 11, 2019
For the third time, the Washington Monument that faces the National Mall overlooking the US …
Washington Monument is set witness a record of sorts on Sunday, when more than 2,500 people …
We are seeing a robust response to our call for participation at the fifth International Day of …
Hindustan Times
Poverty alleviation, water focus areas for government: PM Modi
June 11, 2019
PM Modi urge Bureaucrats to increase the use of technology in governance, which would enhance …
PM Modi ask India’s top bureaucrats to prepare a roadmap in order make the country a $5 …
Expectations show that people are eager and also have the urge to transform the nation: PM Modi …
The Times Of India
Make 'ease of living' your topmost priority: PM to govt secretaries
June 11, 2019
In an extensive interaction with the secretaries, PM identifies poverty alleviation and the …
We should take expectations of people as an opportunity for us to work even harder: PM to govt …
Every department of the Union govt, and every district of each state has a role to play in …