Prime Minister Modi

Jammu and Kashmir CM Mufti hails India-Pakistan's farsightedness

Jammu and Kashmir CM Mufti hails Prime Ministers of India and Pakistan for their farsightedness and maturity.

Dec 23, 2015, 09:00 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi understands importance of private sector: US Senator

US Senator has praised the free market economy push of Prime Minister Narendra Modi observing that he understands the importance of private sector.

Nov 18, 2015, 11:17 AM IST

India, Britain to collaborate in automotive R&D

The two prime ministers expressed their wish to promote innovation led growth in the automotive sector in India, a joint statement said.

Nov 13, 2015, 16:54 PM IST

Keeping surroundings clean is also form of patriotism: Modi

In a video message for Indore Municipal Council and some local civic bodies at the launch of their cleanliness drive to mark Mahatama Gandhi's birth anniversary, Modi said, "Patriotism does not only mean going on the warfront and fighting against the enemies on the border.

Oct 03, 2015, 01:01 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi wishes Lata Mangeshkar on her birthday

Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi wished the nightingale of India, Lata Mangeshkar on her 86th birthday.

Sep 28, 2015, 15:50 PM IST

India's own ecosystem of startup evolving rapidly: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said India's own ecosystem of startup is evolving rapidly which is driven by energy, enterprise and innovation of youth.

Sep 28, 2015, 09:28 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi to get 'rock star' welcome in Silicon Valley

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to get a rock star treatment when he drives down to the SAP Center in San Jose on Sunday where he would deliver his vision of India address before a jam packed crowd of more than 18,500 people.

Sep 26, 2015, 14:36 PM IST

Technology tops Modi agenda on West Coast

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi heads to Silicon Valley, the US media noted that like Chinese president Xi Jinping, the technology industry will play a central role in his discussions there.

Sep 26, 2015, 10:41 AM IST

Jan Dhan accounts cross 5 crore mark, banks collect over Rs 3500 crore

The Jan Dhan scheme was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his Independence Day address and was formally launched on August 28.

Sep 29, 2014, 14:29 PM IST

Rs 1,500 crore deposited in banks under Jan Dhan Yojana: Modi

While launching the scheme on August 28, the Prime Minister had said it was aimed at eradicating financial untouchability by providing bank accounts to the poor.

Sep 29, 2014, 09:02 AM IST

Cabinet reviews Jan Dhan scheme; banks open over 3 cr accounts

The Cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday took stock of the financial inclusion drive, Jan Dhan Yojana, under which banks have opened 3.02 crore accounts and mobilised about Rs 1,500 crore.

Sep 10, 2014, 22:05 PM IST

Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana: 5 things you want to know

Narendra Modi launched 'Jan Dhan Yojana', declaring that it was aimed at eradicating financial untouchability by providing bank accounts to the poor.

Aug 30, 2014, 10:51 AM IST

Jan Dhan camps by banks on all Saturdays, 1.84 cr A/Cs opened

Over 1.84 crore bank accounts have been opened under the Jan Dhan scheme and banks will organise camps from 8 am to 8 pm on all Saturdays to reach out to unbanked households, the government said today.

Aug 29, 2014, 19:01 PM IST

PM emails bank officers: Account for each household national priority

In an email to all bank officers referring to his financial inclusion scheme Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has described the task of achieving a bank account for each household as a national priority, the Prime Minister`s Office (PMO) said on Monday.

Aug 26, 2014, 00:19 AM IST

Modi for impetus to exports, promotion councils for states

The states will soon be allowed to form their own Export Promotion Councils, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday as he underscored the need for the Centre and states to work in tandem to give a fresh thrust to exports.

Aug 16, 2014, 15:45 PM IST

PM calls for Digital India to improve governance

Expressing the government's resolve to move towards the goal of 'Digital India', Prime Minister Narendra Modi today underlined the need for using information technology to improve governance and spread education and medical facilities.

Aug 15, 2014, 14:00 PM IST

Make in India, Modi to global investors

Modi said information technology joins Indians today like the railways had been in the past.

Aug 15, 2014, 09:19 AM IST