India's foreign policy change opens new avenues for businesses
Washington: Change in India's foreign policy has not only opened up "new avenues" for Indian businesses globally, but also allowed them to shed the earlier "defensive outlook", a leading Indian trade body has said.
Jun 07, 2016, 13:55 PM IST
Two Swachh Bharat Abhiyan officials arrested for transferring Rs 13.5 lakh to people close to them
Two officials, working with the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan here, were on Tuesday arrested for misusing funds, a senior officer said.
Jun 01, 2016, 13:59 PM IST
Rishi Kapoor 'thrilled' about 'shauchalaya' named after him
The actor said unlike the 'Congress loyalists,' he would be of some use to the people.
May 24, 2016, 16:01 PM IST
Swachh Bharat, Jan-Dhan Yojna most visible of all 40 schemes started by Modi government
Only a few, including Jan Dhan and Swachh Bharat, have caught "imagination" of the country in the first two years of the Modi government while most of its other schemes have escaped notice, a CMS study finds out.
May 17, 2016, 15:17 PM IST
Swachh Bharat mission fails March 2016 urban-trash targets
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May 04, 2016, 19:30 PM IST
Andhra Pradesh to become first 'Open Defecation Free' state
The state officials gave this assurance during a review of progress of Swachh Bharat Mission.
May 01, 2016, 06:24 AM IST
Swachh Bharat: BSF men show what it takes to realise a Clean India
While performing their election duty at schools in West Bengal, BSF men took time out to clean up the facilities and their surroundings.
Apr 15, 2016, 12:57 PM IST
While in Mathura, don't defecate in open – else you'll find photo posted online
To deter the practice of open defecation, authorities here have resorted to naming and shaming offenders by posting their pictures on social media.
Apr 09, 2016, 15:26 PM IST
Germany to develop Kochi, Coimbatore, Bhubaneswar as smart cities
Germany is India's second largest bilateral donor.
Mar 07, 2016, 20:12 PM IST
Peeing in open in Uttar Pradesh will land you on YouTube
Public urination is a big problem in India.
Feb 23, 2016, 14:45 PM IST
Governors' conference to discuss security, development
Governors from 23 states and Lt. governors of two union territories will discuss security, job creation and other issues of national importance with the union cabinet during a two-day conference here starting on Tuesday.
Feb 08, 2016, 22:13 PM IST
Rajnath, Parrikar discuss 'Swachh Bharat, Shikshit Bharat' with PM Modi
As a follow-up to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's exhortation to secretaries to come up with ideas for transformative change in various areas of governance, a group of secretaries presented their ideas and suggestions on 'Swachh Bharat, Shikshit Bharat' to the Prime Minister.
Jan 17, 2016, 16:41 PM IST
Two groups of secretaries present ideas and suggestions to PM Modi
As a follow-up to Prime Minister's exhortation to Secretaries to come up with ideas for transformative change in various areas of governance, two groups of secretaries presented their ideas and suggestions to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Jan 15, 2016, 23:27 PM IST
From 'Startup India' to 'Divyaang', what all PM Narendra Modi said in last 'Mann ki Baat' of 2015
PM Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the nation in the 15th edition of the 'Mann Ki Baat'. Here is all the PM said in the year's last edition of the popular radio programme:-
Dec 27, 2015, 13:08 PM IST
Sachin Tendulkar: Despite poor attendance in Parliament, legend aware of his duties
A report shows that the Little Master has been raising several issues as a part of his duties.
Dec 23, 2015, 13:13 PM IST
Swachh Bharat cess garners Rs 329 cr in 1 month
The government has collected Rs 329.6 crore in a month's time from the 0.5 per cent Swachh Bharat cess which is imposed on all taxable services, the Parliament was informed on Tuesday.
Dec 22, 2015, 16:03 PM IST
#RahulStumped? No...he was `inspiring`, `spirited`, says Bengaluru girl - Read her post here
A day after Rahul Gandhi faced some embarrassing moments when he asked the audience about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's pet initiatives in Bengaluru, a Mount Carmel College student on Thursday tried to pacify the issue, saying the Congress vice-president was not snubbed at all.
Nov 27, 2015, 00:14 AM IST
Rahul has 'no capability' to lead Indian youth, should enter into 'mature politics': BJP
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday alleged that Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi, who does not know about the realities of the country, should enter into serious mature politics.
Nov 25, 2015, 18:57 PM IST
WATCH: Rahul Gandhi asks 'Is Swachh Bharat working', Mount Carmel girls yell 'Yessss'
Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi had a tough time on Wednesday during his interaction with girl students of Mount Carmel College in Bengaluru.
Nov 25, 2015, 15:23 PM IST
Parrikar flags-in Ganga Avahan team after its record swim
Urban Development Minister Venkaiah Naidu had on October 1 flagged off the challenging expedition, a tri-service venture, involving the swim in Ganga river.
Nov 23, 2015, 21:24 PM IST
