Hardeep Singh Puri

BJP calls alliance with Shiromani Akali Dal in Punjab 'a bad marriage'

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri ruled out the possibility of a post-poll alliance between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) in the state.

Feb 06, 2022, 09:24 AM IST

Punjab polls: Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri denies post-poll alliance between BJP, SAD

Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri categorically said the alliance of BJP and SAD was a "bad marriage". 

Feb 05, 2022, 23:18 PM IST

India evacuates 104 Afghan refugees in a special flight

The special flight was arranged under India's operation Devi Shakti.

Dec 10, 2021, 19:28 PM IST

Petrol, diesel taxes funding free meals and other schemes, says Hardeep Singh Puri

The Centre, on the other hand, has justified the taxes by claiming that they are required to pay numerous welfare programmes.

Oct 23, 2021, 09:51 AM IST

India poised to become $5 trillion economy by 2024-25: Hardeep Singh Puri

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said that India will become a USD five-trillion economy by 2024-25 and USD 10-trillion by 2030.

Oct 21, 2021, 18:03 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi to interact with CEOs, experts of global oil and gas sector today

This is the sixth such annual interaction which began in 2016 and marks the participation of global leaders in the oil and gas sector, who deliberate upon key issues of the sector and explore potential areas of collaboration and investment with India, stated an official release by Prime Minister`s Office. 

Oct 20, 2021, 06:40 AM IST

India is processing about 70% of daily waste...we have to take it to 100%: PM Modi at launch of Swachch Bharat 2.0

"The aim of Swach Bharat Mission 2.0 is to make the cities garbage-free. With this 2nd phase, we also aim sewage and safety management, making cities water-secure and ensuring that dirty nullahs don't merge into rivers," said PM Modi at the event. 

Oct 01, 2021, 12:55 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi to launch Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 and AMRUT 2.0 today

SBM-U 2.0 and AMRUT 2.0 are designed to realize the aspiration to make all cities Garbage Free and Water Secure. 

Oct 01, 2021, 07:39 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate new Defence Ministry office complexes in Delhi today

The inaugural event will be attended by the Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, MoS Defence Ajay Bhatt, MoS Housing and Urban Affairs Kaushal Kishore and others. 

Sep 16, 2021, 06:53 AM IST

Afghanistan crisis: Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri carries Sri Guru Granth Sahib brought from Kabul - Watch

"Blessed to receive and pay obeisance to three holy Swaroop of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji," Puri expressed.

Aug 24, 2021, 11:21 AM IST

Afghanistan crisis: Union Minister Hardeeep Singh Puri says ‘This is why it was necessary to enact CAA’

Another BJP leader N Ramchander Rao on Monday said that the Afghanistan crisis has exhibited the importance of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in the country.

Aug 23, 2021, 12:05 PM IST

Hardeep Singh Puri cites plight of Hindus, Sikhs in Afghanistan to hail CAA

People in Afghanistan have been rushing to leave the country after the Taliban seized control last week. 

Aug 22, 2021, 20:12 PM IST

Union Ministers Hardeep Puri, Meenakshi Lekhi begin 'Jan Ashirwad Yatra' in Delhi

Union Petroleum minister Puri started the 'yatra' from Fateh Nagar Gurudwara and MoS for External Affairs Lekhi began the rally from Hanuman Mandir in Connaught Place, according to a statement by Delhi BJP.

Aug 16, 2021, 20:26 PM IST

Central Vista project: Republic Day parade in 2022 to be held on refurbished Rajpath

Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, who reviewed the status of ongoing construction works, said citizens will get an avenue that they will be proud of.

Jul 16, 2021, 22:02 PM IST

Jyotiraditya Scindia takes charge as Civil Aviation Minister

Jyotiraditya Scindia has taken over the charge of the ministry at a time when the civil aviation sector is facing strong headwinds due to the coronavirus pandemic which has impacted overall demand and has also resulted in financial woes for the industry players.

Jul 09, 2021, 12:31 PM IST

Jyotiraditya Scindia replaces Hardeep Singh Puri as Civil Aviation minister

Jyotiraditya Scindia replaces Hardeep Singh Puri for the civil aviation portfolio.

Jul 07, 2021, 22:04 PM IST

Hardeep Singh Puri sworn in as Union Cabinet minister

Puri previously served as the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Housing and Urban Affairs and Civil Aviation and Minister of State for Commerce and Industry. 

Jul 07, 2021, 20:00 PM IST

Centre allows domestic carriers to operate at 65 per cent passenger capacity

The ministry of civil aviation (MoCA) increased the capacity of domestic flights to 65 per cent from 50 per cent on Monday. The order dated July 5 read, "After the review of the current status of scheduled domestic operations viz-a-viz passenger demand for air travel in terms of the purpose specified in previous order 01/2020 dated 25.05.2020… 50% capacity may be read as 65 per cent capacity."

Jul 05, 2021, 22:01 PM IST

Hardeep Puri gives sneak peek into Central Vista project, calls it 'greener & better' - In Pics

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri shared pictures from his visit to Central Vista project site in New Delhi and praised the workers involved in the construction of the two projects. Check pics here

Jun 25, 2021, 22:07 PM IST

Central Vista not a vanity project, but necessity: Hardeep Puri hits out at former bureaucrats

Hitting out at 60 former bureaucrats over their open letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi against the project, Puri said, "They are not educated fools, but they are a disgrace to the country."

May 31, 2021, 21:49 PM IST