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India has set new model of infra development, says PM Narendra Modi

PM Modi said there is unbelievable faith in India for the next 25 years

We've reimagined infrastructure as one large plan, says PM Narendra Modi

PM Modi said that the government is working to uplift people alongside building infrastructure

Adani-Hindenburg row: Why is PM afraid of ordering JPC probe, asks Congress

Targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the Adani-Hindenburg row, the Congress on Friday asked why he is afraid of ordering a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) probe into the fraud allegations against the Adani Group and who he is trying to save. Small investors lost Rs 10.5 lakh crore due to the Adani Group and government regulators like the Securities and Exchange Board of India and the Reserve Bank of India are "silent", Congress national spokesperson Gourav Vallabh said at a press conference here. He was here as part of the Congress series "Hum Adani Ke Hai Kaun" (How are we related to Adani). Adani Group stocks took a beating after US-based activist short-seller Hindenburg Research made a litany of allegations, including fraudulent transactions and share price manipulation, against the Gautam Adani-led group in a report released on January 24. The Adani Group has dismissed the allegations as lies. Opposition parties, including the Congress, have been demanding a JPC pro

Nitish criticises I-T surveys on BBC premises, JPC probe rejection on Adani

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday said the Income Tax department's surveys on BBC premises in Delhi and Mumbai were a "clear cut" indication of the Narendra Modi government's intolerance of criticism. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of a function here, the JD(U) leader also criticised the brusque manner in which the demand for a Joint Parliamentary Committee probe into allegations against the Adani Group has been rejected by the Centre, pointing out that this was unlike the Vajpayee era when voice of the Opposition was given a patient hearing. "I had been busy with my Samadhan Yatra all these days. But I read something about it (IT raids) in newspapers. I will try to learn about it in more detail," Kumar said in reply to a question on the action against the international broadcaster. When his attention was drawn to the fact that the IT department's survey has come shortly after a documentary produced by the BBC, on the Gujarat riots, raised the hackles of the Modi ..

Water security big concern, India should revive connect with nature: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday flagged water security as a major concern and called for the revival of the country's emotional connection with nature, what he said the world's calls sustainable development. Modi was launching the Jal Jan Abhiyan, a joint nationwide campaign by Brahma Kumaris, an organisation which promotes spirituality, and the Union Jal Shakti Ministry. The prime minister addressed the event through video conference at the Brahma Kumaris' Abu Road headquarter in Rajasthan's Sirohi district. He said conserving water should be a collective concern, and raised concerns over water pollution and the depletion of groundwater. The awareness campaign will be held across the country for eight months, targeting 10 crore people. Due to such a large population, water security is an important concern for India. It is a shared responsibility of all of us, he said. There shall be a tomorrow only if there is water, and for this we have to make joint efforts from today

Water security important concern: PM Modi at launch of Jal Jan Abhiyan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said water security is an important concern for India and conserving the resource is a collective responsibility. Modi said this in a virtual address at the launch of Jal Jan Abhiyan, a joint nationwide campaign of Brahma Kumaris and the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti, in Rajasthan's Sirohi district. We will have to generate faith in the value of water conservation among the people of the country," he said and called for combating water pollution. The prime minister said depleting groundwater is a major challenge for the country.

CM Kejriwal nods for transplantation of 173 trees for PM's new residence

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has cleared the way for the transplantation of 173 trees for the new residence of the Prime Minister which is being built by the Modi government.

PM Modi speaks with Prez Biden after landmark Air India-Boeing deal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with US President Joe Biden on Tuesday and the two leaders hailed the landmark agreement between Air India and Boeing as a shining example of mutually beneficial cooperation that will help create new employment opportunities in both countries. According to an announcement by the White House, Boeing and Air India have reached an agreement under which the airline will purchase 220 planes from Boeing -- 190 B737 MAX, 20 B787, and 10 B777X -- for USD 34 billion. There will be an option to buy 70 more aircraft that could take the total transaction value to USD 45.9 billion. Prime Minister Modi had a "warm and productive" phone call with US President Biden, a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said. The two leaders expressed satisfaction at the deepening of the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, which has resulted in robust growth in all domains, the PMO said. Prime Minister Modi and President Biden welcomed the ...

PM has reached heights of dictatorship: AAP slammed centre over I-T survey

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday slammed the Centre over the Income Tax survey operation at the BBC's offices in Delhi and Mumbai, saying Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached the "heights of dictatorship". The I-T department conducted the operation earlier in the day as part of an investigation into alleged tax evasion, according to officials. The surprise action comes weeks after the broadcaster aired a two-part documentary, "India: The Modi Question" even as the Centre blocked access to this series at multiple YouTube videos and Twitter posts sharing any links. "Modi ji, you have reached the heights of dictatorship," said AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh, who is also the party's national spokesperson, in a tweet in Hindi, reacting sharply to the survey. "First, imposed a ban on the BBC documentary. Now raids at their offices..Don't forget Modi ji, Hitler's dictatorship also came to an end.Your dictatorship will also end," the AAP leader added. The two-part BBC documentary

PM ended 'mann ki doori' of Northeast, visited 51 times in 8 yrs: Shah

Highlighting the Centre's development push for the Northeast, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the region 51 times during the last eight years.

Cong takes dig at PM Modi, claims Aero India event started in 1996

Taking a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Congress on Monday said "the man in fancy dress" has claimed credit for Aero India when the truth is that it started in 1996 and is held in Bengaluru because of the presence of organisations there tracing their origins to the Nehruvian era. The opposition party's attack came after Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the 14th edition of Aero India at the Yelahanka Air Force station complex on the outskirts of Bengaluru. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said on Twitter, "The man in fancy dress claims credit for Aero India, the show held in Bengaluru. The truth is it started way back in 1996 and gained in strength over the years." "It's held in Bengaluru simply because of the presence of organisations there tracing their origins to the Nehruvian era," Ramesh said. After inaugurating the 14th edition of Aero India, Modi, who was wearing a hat along with kurta-pyjama and 'sadri' jacket, said India has ...

Aero India 2023: India rejuvenated defence mfg sector in 8-9 yrs, says PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday showcased India as an attractive destination for investment in the defence manufacturing sector, and said the country will move towards becoming one of the leading exporters of military hardware globally backed by favourable economic policies. After inaugurating the 14th edition of Aero India at the Yelahanka Air Force station complex on the outskirts of Bengaluru, he said India has rejuvenated its defence production sector in the last eight-nine years and is looking at increasing the export of military hardware from USD 1.5 billion (one billion=Rs 100 crore) to USD five billion by 2024-25. "The new India of the 21st century will neither miss any opportunity nor will it lack any effort. We are gearing up. We are bringing revolution in every sector on the path of reforms, Modi said. The country, which was the biggest defence importer for decades, is now exporting defence equipment to 75 countries of the world, he said. Modi said India's defence

PM calls for popularising Yoga, traditional forms of Indian medicine

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called for popularising Yoga and traditional forms of Indian medicine in a language that the world understands. Modi made the assertion in response to a Twitter user who said that today, more than ever, there is a need of proving Yoga and its benefits scientifically for modern healthcare and the world to believe in it. "Well said. The way ahead is by popularising Yoga and traditional forms of Indian medicine in a language that the world understands. I am happy to see greater awareness among our people on this too," Modi tweeted. He also commented on the aerial coverage of ground and air display captured from indigenously developed Medium Altitude Long Endurance TAPAS UAV during Aero India 2023 rehearsal from a height of 12,000 feet. "Very interesting!" the prime minister said tagging a DRDO tweet on the aerial shot of the Aero India rehearsal.

Service to poor, marginalised is first yajna for our country: PM Modi

Emphasizing the government's commitment towards the overall development and upliftment of the marginalised, PM Modi said service to poor, backwar is the first yajna for the country today

In India's well-being lies world prosperity: PM Modi at investors' summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the guarantee to world's prosperity lies with India, as he pitched Uttar Pradesh as a major destination for foreign investment. Welcoming foreign delegates and Indian industry leaders to the three-day Uttar Pradesh Global Investors Summit, Modi linked the world's economic well-being to that of India. The world's prosperity lies in India's prosperity. The guarantee to the world's shining future lies in India's shining future, he said. Inaugurating the inauguration the mega event, the prime minister said India now is driven by an aspirational society. "Today, the aspirations of the society of India are giving a push to the governments. And, these aspirations are also bringing speed to developmental work. Today, India is carrying out reforms not out of compulsion, but out of conviction." Modi said Uttar Pradesh was once known as a BIMARU state, referring to an acronym for Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. Bimaru also means sick in ..

If India is bright spot for world, UP is driving growth of country: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday asserted that if India is a bright spot for the world, then it is Uttar Pradesh which is driving the country's growth. "Today UP has become a hope. If India is a bright spot for the world, then it is UP, which is driving the growth of India. "Within 5-6 years, UP has established a new identity for itself. Now, UP is being identified by good governance. Now, UP is being identified by better law and order, peace and stability. Now, wealth creators here will get new opportunities," Modi said after inaugurating the "Uttar Pradesh Global Investors Summit, 2023". The Prime Minister, who is MP from Varanasi, said Uttar Pradesh, which was earlier known as a 'BIMARU' state, is today known for good governance. BIMARU is a term used earlier to refer to states that have poor economic conditions. The acronym BIMARU comprises the first letters of four states - Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. Modi also mentioned the benefits of millet,

Guj HC reserves order on whether PM Modi's degree certificate can be shared

The Gujarat High Court on Thursday reserved its order on a petition seeking direction to the Gujarat University to share Prime Minister Narendra Modi's degree certificate

PM Modi to inaugurate Global Investors Summit 2023 in Lucknow tomorrow

Prime Minister will visit Lucknow on Friday to inaugurate the Uttar Pradesh Global Investors Summit 2023, read a statement by Prime Minister's Office.

2004-14 a lost decade; this one is India's: PM takes dig at Congress

The PM said people know Modi has come to their help in times of crisis

Opposition attacks PM for 'not giving answers' on Adani rout issue

The opposition hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday for not responding to allegations related to industrialist Gautam Adani, which they termed "the elephant in the room", with former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi accusing Modi of "protecting" the billionaire. The opposition's attack came after Modi said the trust reposed in him by crores of people is his protective shield, which cannot be breached by abuse and allegations from his detractors. Replying to the debate on the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address in the Lok Sabha, the prime minister said people know that he has come to their help in times of crisis and asked the opposition parties how would these same people agree with their abuses and allegations. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh described the prime minister's reply in Parliament as diversionary and said there was not even a word on his "links" with his "favourite businessman". Trinamool Congress's (TMC) leader in the Lok Sabha Sudip ...