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The self-confidence we gained in our corona fight should not turn into overconfidence, says Modi. — PTI file photo

Second peak of COVID-19: Prime Minister Modi puts states on alert

Modi said though more than 96 per cent of cases in India had recovered, the high test positivity rate in Maharashtra and MP was of concern

18 Mar 2021 12:59 AM

US President Joe Biden (L), with Secretary of State Antony Blinken (2nd L), meets virtually with members of the 'Quad' alliance of Australia, India, Japan and the US, in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on March 12, 2021. - On screen (R) are Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison. ( OLIVIER DOULIERY / AFP)

Modi, Biden, others push for Quad's new vaccine initiative

Hinting at China, the leaders said they would support rule of law, freedom of navigation and overflight, peaceful resolution of disputes

13 Mar 2021 8:54 AM

Sources said that the Indian role in the Quad vaccine initiative will “project and reinforce India’s credentials as a trusted, reliable manufacturer and supplier of quality vaccines”. (PTI file photo)

Prime Minister Modi to seek Quad funds for COVID-19 vaccine

Observers see the move as a major boost to India which has been playing a global leadership role in disbursing vaccines to needy countries

12 Mar 2021 1:53 AM

Lies are being spread that farmers will lose their lands owing to the new laws, said Mr.Modi (PTI)

Opposition spreading lies about controversial farm laws: Modi

The BJP leaders have been asked to spend at least 15-20 days 'on the ground' to check the 'flow of misinformations over the laws

17 Feb 2021 4:58 AM

Holding simultaneous elections would mean the expansion of the dominance of national parties and slow and gradual shrinking of the political space for regional parties. (Photo:PTI)

Sanjay Kumar | Simultaneous polls to be a blow to smaller parties

If simultaneous elections are held, Indian politics will come to be dominated by the national parties

12 Feb 2021 4:49 AM

Amidst a global pandemic, India’s overall allocation for health and well-being increased by 137 per cent in the financial year 2021-22, thus boosting the capacity of the healthcare system to detect and cure new diseases. (Photo: AFP)

Tarun Chugh | A Budget of aspirations, self-reliance

One of the most crucial announcements in the Budget was with regard to infrastructure development projects, across various states and UT's

12 Feb 2021 4:17 AM

There is really no way we can prevent the rest of the world from taking interest in our domestic affairs, especially if we wish to be at the high table of the international community. (Photo:AP)

Patralekha Chatterjee | The siege within: India and the ‘foreign hand’

The ruling BJP sees comments from global celebrities in support of the ongoing farmers’ protests as part of a deep conspiracy against India

11 Feb 2021 4:14 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends a conclave on higher education via video conferencing, in New Delh. PTI photo

I am totally committed to making NEP work: PM Modi

Modi was delivering the inaugural address at the Conclave on Transformational Reforms in Higher Education under NEP via video link

07 Aug 2020 2:26 PM

Taking forward the Wuhan Spirit, the Mahabalipuram meet will provide an opportunity to the Chinese President and PM Modi to continue their discussions on overarching issues of bilateral, regional and global importance and to exchange views on deepening India-China Closer Development Partnership, the External Affairs Ministry said in a statement. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Modi, Xi enjoy Carnatic music, Kathakali at sea-facing Shore Temple

The city is famed for its temples and architecture which date back to the Pallava Dynasty.

11 Oct 2019 8:58 PM

Gandhi appeared before the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate B H Kapadia here and pleaded not guilty when asked by the court whether he accept the charges, levelled against him by BJP legislator from Surat-West, Purnesh Modi. (Photo: File)

Rahul pleads not guilty in 'thieves-Modi' case, says attempt to silence him

The court said Gandhi is not required to remain present during the next hearing on that date.

10 Oct 2019 11:48 AM

Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram. (Photo: PTI)

P Chidambaram shares PM Modi's birthday greetings on twitter; acknowledges from jail

In the letter written in Tamil, PM Modi greeted Chidambaram on his birthday on Sept 16 and wished that he continues to serve the people.

24 Sep 2019 9:22 PM

Ahead of Prime Minister Modi's address, Indian-American artists from Texas and elsewhere performed cultural programmes. (Photo: ANI)

'Howdy Modi': PM Modi arrives at NSG stadium amid rousing welcome

Trump would join Modi as a special gesture by the US President to underscore the special bond between the two countries.

22 Sep 2019 10:27 PM

This is a historic event and we do not have any words to express how we feel like a volunteer to be a part of this event," said a volunteer at the event. (Photo: twitter/@howdymodi)

Watch: Cultural programme kicks off, NRG stadium awaits Modi, Trump

In run-up to the event, volunteers were seen engrossed in giving a final-touch to preparations at the event venue.

22 Sep 2019 8:35 PM

A flower fell off the bouquet and to everyone's surprise, Modi bent down and picked it up himself. (Photo: File)

'Swachh Bharat' in US: PM Modi's gesture at Houston airport impresses netizens

PM Modi had arrived at the George Bush Intercontinental airport here on Saturday for the 'Howdy, Modi' community event.

22 Sep 2019 9:29 AM

PM Narendra Modi with UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson. (Photo: ANI)

Brexit: UK, India agree to form team for progress in economic agenda

The two countries also discussed the situation in the Gulf on the need to find a new pathway 'if the Iran nuclear deal is not acceptable'.

26 Aug 2019 8:32 PM

PM Modi with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of G7 summit in France. (Photo: ANI)

'Prime Minister (Modi) really feels he has it (Kashmir) under control,' Trump at G7

President Trump had spoken about 'mediating' on Jammu and Kashmir and had described the issue as 'explosive'.

26 Aug 2019 4:23 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met women MPs of the BJP over breakfast at his residence on Friday, the fifth in the series of meetings with a cross-section of parliamentarians from the party. (Photo: File)

PM Modi meets BJP's women MPs over breakfast

Amit Shah and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi are the only Union ministers who are part of these meetings.

12 Jul 2019 2:15 PM

Indian and US trade negotiators will meet on Friday, with little sign of a compromise on a series of protectionist measures taken by the two governments in recent months that have strained ties between the strategic partners. (Photo: File)

India-US trade talks to restart today with little sign of compromise

Trade between and India and United States was worth USD 142.1 billion in 2018, with India having a surplus of USD 24.2 billion.

12 Jul 2019 10:27 AM

'BJP says that they will form a government in Telangana. K Chandrashekar Rao is a staunch Hindu, if Modi goes to two temples, KCR will go to six,' said Owaisi at a public meeting at Teegal Kunta. (Photo: ANI)

If Modi goes to 2 temples, KCR will go to 6; unbeatable in T'gana: Owaisi

AIMIM chief said that BJP knows that it cannot use Hindutva to electorally defeat KCR.

06 Jul 2019 9:06 AM

Sensing defeat, the Opposition has already started hurling abuses at him, the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and the Election Commission in the proportion of 'one-third, one-third, one-third,' the Prime Minister said. (Photo: File I AP)

Oppn started abusing me when ground under their feet started slipping: Modi

He also shunned attempts made by the regional parties to form govt, says Cong will get less than 44.

10 May 2019 3:17 PM

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