Prime Minister Modi

PM Modi's demonetisation move gave Rs 5 lakh crore advantage to Indian economy: Report

PM Modi on November 8 last year had announced demonetisation of Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 notes in a major assault on black money, fake currency and corruption.

May 25, 2017, 13:57 PM IST

PM to chair NITI Aayog's Governing Council meeting today

The Council, which includes all Chief Ministers, NITI Aayog's members and special invitees, will also discuss the progress made towards the implementation towards Goods and Services Tax (GST) from July 1.

Apr 23, 2017, 00:05 AM IST

UP polls: My resolve to weed out corruption unshakeable, says PM Modi

Expressing his resolve to weed out corruption, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday again attacked the opposition and urged the Uttar Pradesh voters to boot out parties involved in graft and leaders who promoted caste and vote bank politics.

Feb 04, 2017, 16:24 PM IST

Government likely to unveil money transfer scheme for poor, unemployed

The government may soon facilitate an income transfer scheme paving the way for a national social security system for poor and unemployed in the country.

Jan 17, 2017, 10:38 AM IST

PM Modi makes renewed digital push; unveils Lucky Grahak Yojana, Digi Dhan Vyapaar Yojana

With an eye on cashless economy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday unveiled two schemes -- Lucky Grahak Yojana and Digi Dhan Vyapaar Yojana -- for customers and traders alike to promote mobile banking and e-payments.

Dec 25, 2016, 20:28 PM IST

Demonetisation: PM Modi pushes for use of mobiles to deal with cash crunch

Pushing for mobile banking to deal with problems arising out of demonetisation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday asked the people to let their mobile phones serve as a bank branch to deal with corruption and black money.

Nov 25, 2016, 15:44 PM IST

Prime Minister Modi arrives in Goa for BRICS summit: Panaji

Modi was received at INS Hansa base by state's Governor Mridula Sinha, Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar, Deputy Chief Minister Francis D'Souza and others.

Oct 14, 2016, 23:07 PM IST

G20 Summit: PM Modi professes India's support for Base Erosion and Profit Shifting

Highlighting the important points on why a stable global economic and financial system is imperative for growth, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday professed India`s support for Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) recommendations and called on the G20 nations to commit to the timeline of 2017-2018.

Sep 05, 2016, 10:05 AM IST

Paris pact was unlikely without India's leadership: US

 The historic climate change agreement in Paris may not have been possible if it was not for the leadership shown by India in making some "substantial commitments", the White House said today after Prime Minister Modi's meeting with US President Barack Obama.

Jun 08, 2016, 04:01 AM IST

PMO counters criticism on 'rehashed' schemes under Narendra Modi government

With NDA Government facing criticism of "rehashing" old schemes, a top PMO official said no idea is entirely new and its origin can be traced in old ones but what distinguishes it is how effectively a programme is applied to a particular situation.

May 27, 2016, 15:55 PM IST

AgustaWestland controversy: Sonia Gandhi hits back at PM Modi, says 'India is my home, will breathe my last here'

Sonia Gandhi targetted Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his remarks on AgustaWestland deal and said that he cannot take away her love and commitment towards India. 

May 09, 2016, 21:11 PM IST

Take bold steps to resolve Kashmir issue, Hurriyat Conference urges India, Pak PMs

Hardline Hurriyat Conference, led by Syed Ali Shah Geelani, on Tuesday appealed to Prime Ministers of India and Pakistan to take bold steps to resolve the Kashmir issue for peace, prosperity and development in the sub-continent.

Apr 26, 2016, 22:29 PM IST

Assembly polls: PM Modi to campaign in Tamil Nadu next month

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will next month undertake election campaign in Tamil Nadu for the May 16 Assembly elections, BJP state unit President Tamilisai Sounderrajan said on Monday.

Apr 11, 2016, 14:57 PM IST

Modi, Cameron meet focused on defence and Make in India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his British counterpart David Cameron here on the sidelines of Nuclear Security Summit (NSS) during which the two leaders discussed defence co-operation and Make in India issues.

Apr 02, 2016, 12:05 PM IST

Indian economy the 'engine of global growth' under PM Modi: Shinzo Abe

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe acknowledged that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s leadership, the Indian economy was now serving as the engine of global growth.

Apr 02, 2016, 08:59 AM IST

Cisco Chairman John Chambers meets PM to discuss Make in India

The Prime Minister also discussed possibilities of cooperation in the area of cyber security with Chambers.

Mar 18, 2016, 16:07 PM IST

PM to address 'Kisan Swabhimaan Rally' in Bareilly on Feb 28

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a 'Kisan Swabhimaan Rally' in Bareilly on February 28.

Feb 12, 2016, 02:27 AM IST

Tea-seller Somnath Giram becomes Chartered Accountant

Like Prime Minister Modi another tea seller has achieved something big.

Jan 27, 2016, 16:27 PM IST

Pathankot terror attack: Congress posts 5 questions to PM Modi

Lashing out at Centre in the wake of Pathankot terror attack, Opposition parties stepped up attacks on government's handling of ties with Pakistan. 

Jan 05, 2016, 19:41 PM IST

We want to create job-creators, not job-seekers: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that financial inclusion is at the core of government's focus.

Dec 29, 2015, 12:51 PM IST