People are my high command: Modi

Dec 03, 2016, at 09:09 pm

Moradabad, Dec 3 (IBNS): Calling people of the nation as his ' high command', Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said eliminating poverty from a huge state like Uttar Pradesh and others will have a huge 'impact'.

Bihar: Mamata demonstrates against currency note ban, terms PM Modi as ‘Big Boss’

Nov 30, 2016, at 11:02 pm

Patna, Nov 30 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): West Bengal chief minister Miss Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday held a day-long dharna (sit-in) in Patna to register protest over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s move to ban Rs. 1000 and Rs. 500 currency notes.

Venkaiah Naidu addresses officials on steps to promote less cash economy

Nov 30, 2016, at 08:11 pm

New Delhi, Nov 30 (IBNS): M. Venkaiah Naidu, Minister of Information & Broadcasting, Urban Development and Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation, on Wednesday, addressed the officers of his Ministry regarding the steps being taken by the Government for facilitating a less cash economy and encouraging digital and online transactions.

India has the potential to emerge as a leading seat for international dispute resolution, says President

Nov 28, 2016, at 11:13 pm

New Delhi, Nov 28 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee delivered on Monday in New Delhi the opening address at an international conference organized to mark the 50th anniversary of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL).

PM attends Book Release function to commemorate Constitution Day

Nov 25, 2016, at 10:22 pm

New Delhi, Nov 25 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday attended a book release function to commemorate Constitution Day, at Parliament House Annexe.

Water that belongs to India cannot be allowed to go to Pakistan: Modi

Nov 25, 2016, at 09:25 pm

Bhatinda, Nov 25 (IBNS): Referring to the Indus Water Treaty, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said water that belongs to India cannot be allowed to go to Pakistan.

PM invites views from people on decision taken regarding currency notes ban

Nov 22, 2016, at 11:04 pm

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday invited views from the people, on the recent decision taken by the Union Government regarding currency notes of Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000.

Lockers of people close to Modi will be filled: Rahul Gandhi

Nov 21, 2016, at 11:21 pm

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IBNS): Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Monday attacked Narendra Modi over the issue of currency note ban and said lockers of few people close to the Prime Minister will be filled.

Change PM: Kejriwal

Nov 21, 2016, at 10:36 pm

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IBNS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday urged countrymen to change the Prime Minister rather than changing the old Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes which have been banned by the Centre on Nov 8.

Narendra Modi wishes Anandiben Patel on her birthday

Nov 21, 2016, at 09:25 pm

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IBNS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday wished former Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel on her birthday.

Nepal PM calls Narendra Modi, mourns loss of lives in train mishap

Nov 21, 2016, at 02:44 am

Kathmandu, Nov 20 (IBNS): Nepal’s Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal on Sunday mourned the loss of lives in the train mishap in Kanpur city of India that left over 100 people dead.

PM launches “Housing for All” in rural areas

Nov 20, 2016, at 10:51 pm

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday formally launched “Housing for All” in rural areas under which the Government proposes to provide an environmentally safe and secure pucca house to every rural household by 2022.

PM Modi attends Rail Vikas Shivir, addresses Railway Officers

Nov 20, 2016, at 10:29 pm

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday attended the Rail Vikas Shivir in Surajkund.

Currency ban decision taken by Centre in interest of poor: Modi

Nov 20, 2016, at 10:04 pm

Agra, Nov 20 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the decision to ban Rs.500 and Rs.1000 currency notes by the Centre was taken in the interest of the poor and the middle class section of the society

Narendra Modi wishes PV Sindhu

Nov 20, 2016, at 09:32 pm

Beijing, Nov 20 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated badminton star PV Sindhu after she won the China Open in Fuzhou.

Kanpur: Indore-Patna Express derails, 45 killed

Nov 20, 2016, at 02:02 pm

Kanpur, Nov 20 (IBNS): At least 45 people were killed when the Patna-Indore Express derailed close to Kanpur city in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday, officials said.

We will build a Swachh Bharat: Modi tells at Global Citizen Festival

Nov 20, 2016, at 06:36 am

New Delhi/Mumbai, Nov 19 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed the Global Citizen Festival and said he is convinced that with his 'young friends' a 'Swachh Bharat' can be created.

Indian Railways needs to be financially strong, says PM

Nov 19, 2016, at 02:10 am

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday addressed the Rail Vikas Shivir at Surajkund through video conferencing and stressed on the issue that the Indian railways needs to be financially strong.

PM Modi urges labour ministry to ensure retirement and death claims are settled without delay

Nov 18, 2016, at 08:41 pm

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IBNS): The Union Ministry of Labour & Employment, on Friday, said that death claims to be processed within seven days and retirement claims to be settled on the day of retirement.

Bill Gates meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Nov 16, 2016, at 11:50 pm

New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS): Software giant Microsoft co- founder Bill Gates on Wednesday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi here.

Currency ban: Left leader Sitaram Yechury slams Modi

Nov 16, 2016, at 10:50 pm

New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS): Left leader Sitaram Yechury on Wednesday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and used a meme being shared on social media to criticise the currency ban move by the Centre.

Media played good role in furthering message of cleanliness: PM

Nov 16, 2016, at 10:08 pm

New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the media has played a crucial role in spreading the message of cleanliness.

Shashi Tharoor presents copy of his book to PM

Nov 16, 2016, at 09:53 pm

New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS): Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday p-resented a copy of his latest book ''An Era ofDarkness: The British Empire in India'' to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Winter Session of Parliament begins today

Nov 16, 2016, at 02:01 pm

New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS): The Winter Session of the Indian Parliament will commence from Wednesday.

Mamata, Shiv Sena to meet Prez tomorrow demanding rollback of currency ban

Nov 16, 2016, at 04:57 am

New Delhi, Nov 15 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee along with BJP's main ally Shiv Sena will meet President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday with a petition for a rollback of the Government's decision to abolish 500 and 1000 rupee notes.

Modi took Rs 25 cr bribe when he was Gujarat CM from Aditya Birla group, says Kejriwal

Nov 16, 2016, at 01:41 am

New Delhi, Nov 15 (IBNS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi took Rs 25 crore as a bribe from the Aditya Birla Group firm while he was serving as the Chief Minister of Gujarat.

Indelible ink will be used only during the exchange of old notes across the counter: Govt

Nov 15, 2016, at 11:04 pm

New Delhi, Nov 15 (IBNS): The Indian government on Tuesday assured that Indelible ink will be used only during the exchange of old notes across counters.

People are suffering: Mamata Banerjee on currency ban

Nov 15, 2016, at 10:51 pm

Kolkata, Nov 14 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said people in the country are 'suffering' due to the Centre's decision to ban s. 500 and Rs. 1000 currency notes last week.

PM pays homage to Bhagwan Birsa Munda on his birth anniversary

Nov 15, 2016, at 10:43 pm

New Delhi, Nov 15 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid homage to Bhagwan Birsa Munda on his birth anniversary.

Currency ban: Congress attacks Modi

Nov 15, 2016, at 10:08 pm

New Delhi, Nov 15 (IBNS): The Congress on Tuesday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government at the Centre over the move to ban Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 currency notes and said it is causing hardships for the common people of the nation.