Narendra Modi

Bengal BJP leaders not familiar with state’s culture, mouthing ‘Gabbar Singh-type’ dialogues: TMC

10:48 pm November 30, 2020

Kolkata: The Trinamool Congress on Monday alleged that majority of the BJP leaders of West Bengal are not conversant with the cultural heritage of the state and are uttering dialogues akin to those of Gabbar Singh, the villain of 1975 Hindi film ‘Sholay’, to the chagrin of people. These leaders have no idea about the lyricists and singers […]

Sweden acknowledges India’s role as ‘pharmacy of world’; says focusing on deeper ties in S&T

7:41 pm November 29, 2020

New Delhi: Acknowledging India‘s role as the “pharmacy to the world”, leading European nation Sweden said it is focusing on expanding bilateral cooperation in the areas of health and life sciences in view of the coronavirus pandemic. Swedish Ambassador Klas Molin also said Sweden and India stand “firmly and unequivocally” in the fight against terrorism […]

New farm laws have begun mitigating farmers’ problems in short span of time: PM

3:35 pm November 29, 2020

New Delhi : Amid ongoing protests by a section of farmers against new farm laws, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday asserted that these agriculture reforms have not only freed peasants from various shackles but have also bestowed on them new rights and opportunities. Addressing his monthly Mann Ki Baat radio programme, Modi said the recent agriculture reforms have […]

Niti Aayog meet: Spoke on Mahadayi, mining, says Goa CM

Protesting farmers not ‘properly understood’ new farm laws: Niti Aayog member

3:32 pm November 29, 2020

New Delhi: Niti Aayog Member (Agriculture) Ramesh Chand has said protesting farmers have not fully or properly understood the new farm laws, asserting that these legislations have potential to increase farm income in a big way. He further said that the motive of the three new farm laws is exactly the opposite of what the protesting farmers […]

NSA Doval calls on Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa

11:08 pm November 28, 2020

Colombo: National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Saturday called on Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and had a “fruitful” discussion with him on issues pertaining to trade, new investments and security in the Indian Ocean to bolster the bilateral ties. Doval arrived here on Friday for a trilateral maritime dialogue among India, Sri Lanka and […]