To end corruption in Railways, PM Narendra Modi orders 'strictest action' against corrupt officials
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken a serious note of the "large number of complaints" about "corrupt practices" of Railway officials and directed strictest possible action against those found guilty.
Apr 27, 2017, 10:25 AM IST
PMO ask departments to provide enabling framework to attract FDI
The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has asked all the ministries and departments to modify enabling framework and regulations in tune with the liberalised FDI policy with a view to attracting more foreign investment.
Apr 23, 2017, 12:21 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi reveals why he banned mobile phones from his meetings
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that mobile phones were banned from his meetings because he often found officers checking social media sites in the midst of official discussions.
Apr 21, 2017, 18:57 PM IST
Govt may soon allow 100% FDI in cash, ATM management companies
Cash and ATM management companies will soon be allowed to attract 100 percent foreign direct investment as they are not required to comply with the Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act (PSARA).
Apr 16, 2017, 17:20 PM IST
Govt may waive bank guarantees for mobile component imports
Mobile handset makers may get some relief as the government is expected to ease bank guarantee norms for import of components at concessional duty rates for local manufacturing.
Apr 14, 2017, 17:46 PM IST
Service charge at restaurants, hotels not compulsory any more; government to issue advisory
The government plans to issue an advisory to states asking them to crack down against unfair imposition of service charge on food and drink bills, Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Ram Vilas Paswan said on Friday.
Apr 14, 2017, 17:15 PM IST
Is 2017 the best year to buy affordable houses?
The Prime Minister ambitious affordable housing programme as it targets to achieve 'Housing for All' by 2022, has once again set the tone for home buyer's aspiration for a dream house.
Apr 08, 2017, 20:38 PM IST
Muslim woman, who received 'talaq' through speed post, to approach UP CM, PMO for justice
The man Nasir Khan, who married Aliya Siddiqui in November 2016, had sent her three divorce papers in January 2017 through speed post.
Apr 05, 2017, 21:34 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi follows THIS young Bengaluru entrepreneur on Twitter - here's why
It is said to dream big, as one never know when it will come true. But Akash Jain, the young Bengaluru-based entrepreneur won't have ever dreamt that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who hardly follows 1,700 people across the world, would become one of his followers on Twitter.
Apr 04, 2017, 23:19 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi assures support to Nepal in its development
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today assured support to Nepal in all its endeavours for socio-economic development of that country.
Mar 17, 2017, 19:22 PM IST
AAP's Sisodia asked how much money is spent on PM Narendra Modi's social media presence. Read PMO's reply
In the RTI, AAP leader Manish Sisodia had sought complete information on year-wise expenses on every social media platform ever since Narendra Modi took charge as the Prime Minister.
Mar 17, 2017, 18:05 PM IST
Jitendra Singh slams Oppn, says India for constructive government, polity
Asserting that India is now looking for a constructive government and polity which can ensure a safe, good and prosperous future, Minister of State in Prime Minister's Office (PMO) Jitendra Singh on Sunday said that the opposition parties post the humiliating defeat in Uttar Pradesh will now have to rethink and introspect about the kind of mindset that was prompting them to follow this politics of disruption.
Mar 12, 2017, 16:20 PM IST
Newborn baby girl suffering from rare medical condition airlifted to Delhi hospital after PMO intervention
According to the doctors, the child was admitted to the hospital on Saturday evening.
Mar 06, 2017, 23:32 PM IST
PMO seeks clarification on shortlisting procedure for AIIMS top job
New Delhi: The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has sought a clarification from the health ministry on the process followed in shortlisting of names for the post of AIIMS director.
Mar 03, 2017, 19:20 PM IST
Abhinav Bindra, Pullela Gopichand in Government's 8-member Olympics task force
Bindra, Gopichand and former Indian hockey captain Viren Rasquinha were the only three former sportspersons named in the task force.
Jan 30, 2017, 18:24 PM IST
Mann Ki Baat: PM Narendra Modi urges people to focus on responsibilities, duties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged the people to focus on their responsibilities, not just their rights.
Jan 29, 2017, 12:12 PM IST
Vijay Mallya gained undue favour from PMO, Finance Minister in UPA govt, says report
United Progressive Alliance government seems to have unduly favoured Vijay Mallya in sanctioning loans despite not meeting parameters for credit worthy companies.
Jan 28, 2017, 09:42 AM IST
Jallikattu protests: As it happened on Thursday
Chennai/New Delhi: Protests demanding jallikattu swelled on the streets of Tamil Nadu on Thursday after agitators rejected statements by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister O Panneerselvam.
Jan 19, 2017, 15:03 PM IST
KVIC calendar row: Narendra Modi's image used without permission? PMO seeks report
Amid a full scale row over the use of PM Narendra Modi's image on Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) calendar and diary, it emerged on Monday that it was done without prior permission from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO).
Jan 16, 2017, 16:46 PM IST
PMO seeks assessment of policy for elderly by external agency
The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has asked the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to assess the implementation and outcome of the existing national policy for senior citizens by some external agency before giving its nod to the new proposed policy.
Jan 15, 2017, 14:19 PM IST
