Narendra Modi

India’s self-reliance to determine how high its flag of freedom flies: India Inc

2:56 pm August 15, 2020

Mumbai: Industry leaders on Saturday said India‘s self-reliance will determine how high and strong the country’s flag of freedom flies, and also welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement of National Digital Health Mission in his Independence Day speech. In a tweet, Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani said, “Every Independence Day is a tribute to millions of sacrifices that earned […]

Committee set up to deliberate on minimum marriage age of women: Modi

2:40 pm August 15, 2020

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the government is deliberating on what should be the minimum age of marriage for women and has set up a committee to look into the matter. Addressing the nation on India’s 74th Independence Day from the ramparts of the Red Fort, Modi covered a range of issues related to […]

Self-reliant farmers key to ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ mission: PM

2:37 pm August 15, 2020

New Delhi: Highlighting key agricultural reforms, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said farm trade has been freed up from all restrictions, enabling farmers to sell their produce anywhere in the country. By drawing parallels with soap or cloth manufacturers who were able to sell their products anywhere at will, Modi said even after over seven decades […]

PM Modi to address nation from Red Fort on 74th Independence Day

11:22 pm August 14, 2020

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unfurl the national flag and deliver his seventh consecutive Independence Day speech from the iconic Red Fort on Saturday. According to a Defence ministry statement, the prime minister will also receive the Guard of Honour contingent, consisting of one officer and 24 men each from the Army, Navy, Air Force and Delhi Police. Major Shweta Pandey will assist […]

Vijayan claims Rahul shying away from attacking BJP

Kerala CM seeks Centre’s nod for using SDRF funds fully for COVID-19; Thanks PM for sending NDRF teams

11:28 pm August 10, 2020

Thiruv: Citing the double blow of COVID-19 and monsoon fury, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan Monday demanded that the states be allowed to use funds fully from the State Disaster Relief Fund (SDRF) for the fight against the pandemic, removing the current 25 per cent limit. Raising the demand during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s video conference with Chief Ministers of flood-hit […]