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Parameswaran Iyer, new Niti Aayog CEO, is an accidental bureaucrat

The man who helmed the Swachh Bharat mission once worked as a journalist and cut vegetables in a hotel

PM Modi urges industry to set up long-term export targets, 'double efforts'

Despite disruptions in the global economy, India's goods and services exports stood at $670 billion and exceeded the $400-billion target for merchandise export alone, he said

PM inaugurates brain centre, lays foundation for hospital in Karnataka

Every nation must give topmost importance to healthcare, PM Modi said as he inaugurated the Centre for Brain Research (CBR) and laid the foundation stone for a multispeciality hospital here.

Indian Constitution is not only a book but an idea and commitment: PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi said that stories of many forgotten freedom fighters and incidents related to the struggle for India's independence are being brought forth during ongoing 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav'.

Preparations for PM Modi's Karnataka visit in full swing: CM Bommai

The preparations to make Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day visit to Bengaluru and Mysuru "a grand success" are in full swing, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said on Saturday.The Prime Minister is scheduled to visit the state on June 20."Preparations are in full swing for the two-day visit on June 20 and 21. We have made all the preparations to make it a grand success," Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said while addressing the mediapersons in Yeshwanthpur."A huge gathering is expected for the Prime Minister's programs. So all the arrangements are being made to ensure that all the programmes turn out to be a grand success," he added while mentioning that the participants of the public programmes would need to show their Covid vaccination certificate and those who turn up for the programmes in indoor halls should also get tested again for Covid for getting the entry.The CM made these remarks after inspecting the preparations at Kommaghatta grounds in Yeshwanthpur ...

PM Narendra Modi meets his mother on her 100th birthday, seeks blessings

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his mother Hiraba at her residence in Gandhinagar as she entered the 100th year of her life. In a blogpost, Modi termed her a "symbol of resilience."

Assocham appreciates govt's plan of recruiting 1 mn people in 18 months

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced the plans of mass recruitment in the central government as well as its various agencies, departments, and ministries.

Ayushman Bharat scheme has given benefits of Rs 7,000 cr to needy: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the Government's ambitious Ayushman Bharat scheme has provided Rs 7,000 crore benefit to the poor of the country.

Coming years will belong to those who have invested in healthcare: PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi asserted on Wednesday that the coming years will belong to those who have invested in healthcare and said he is proud of the work his government has done to strengthen the sector

I'm in favour of strong opposition in the country: PM Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday slammed dynastic politics and said he favoured a strong opposition in the country. Addressing an event at President Ram Nath Kovind's ancestral Paraunkh village, Modi said dynastic politics is throttling talent in the country. He said those gripped with "parivarwad" (dynastic politics) are uniting against him, while people flay its ills. He said dynastic politics must stop so that anyone born in a village can become the prime minister and or the president.

India is supporting crisis-hit Sri Lanka in all possible ways: PM Modi

As a close friend and neighbour, India is providing support to Sri Lanka which is reeling under a serious economic crisis, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said here on Thursday.

Nation seeing political will, reforms being implemented since 2014: PM

Owing to continuous political instability during the last three decades, the country suffered from lack of political willpower and stayed away from implementing reforms and decisions, said PM Modi

PM Modi says reform, perform, transform mantra define today's governance

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said reform, perform and transform mantra define today's governance in the country.

PM Modi calls for liberating Telangana from family rule, appeasement

Launching a scathing attack on Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS), Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called for liberating Telangana from family rule and appeasement.

PM Modi to attend to third edition of Quad leaders' summit in Tokyo

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the third Quad leaders summit in Tokyo on May 24, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday. MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said the forthcoming Quad summit will provide an opportunity for the Quad leaders to exchange views about developments in the Indo-Pacific and contemporary global issues of mutual interest. In Tokyo, Modi will have bilateral meetings with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and US President Joe Biden, Bagchi said. He is also likely to hold a bilateral meeting with his Australian counterpart.

Lot of stories to explore in India, says PM Modi; invites global filmmakers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said India has a lot of stories to be explored and asked international filmmakers to benefit from the seamless possibilities to make movies in the country. In a message, he expressed happiness on India's participation as 'country of honour' at the Marche du Films held alongside the Cannes Film festival. "As India celebrates its 75th year of Independence, the 75th anniversary of Cannes Film Festival as well as 75 years of Indo-French diplomatic ties enhance the pride and joy associated with the momentous milestones," Modi said. He noted India was the largest film producing country in the world with rich heritage and cultural diversity being its strengths. "We have a lot of stories to be explored. India truly possesses immense potential to become the content hub of the world," Modi said. He said the government was steadfast in its efforts towards furthering ease of doing business in the film sector. "From facilitating international film ...

Mamata Banerjee writes to PM Modi, seeks release of MGNREGA, PMAY funds

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking his intervention to release funds for MGNREGA and PM Awas Yojana (PMAY)

PM Narendra Modi to participate in second global summit on Covid-19

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the second global virtual summit on Covid-19 on Thursday being hosted by US President Joe Biden, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.

People have great faith in Modi's leadership, love him immensely: Amit Shah

The people of India have great faith in the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and love him from the bottom of their heart and he became the leader of the nation without any family, said Shah

Even PM Modi's detractors agree he is a phenomenon, says V-P Naidu

At the 'Modi @ 20: Dreams Meeting Delivery' book release, Naidu said Modi's vision, his dreams and Mission India have been shaped by his extensive travels and insightful, experiential journey