Prime Minister Narendra Modi

India to join UK-led virtual Global Vaccine Summit

11:28 pm June 3, 2020

London: India is among over 50 countries and organisations confirmed to participate in the UK-led virtual Global Vaccine Summit to be hosted by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday. Organisers of the summit said Prime Minister Narendra Modi or a high-level Indian representative is expected to participate live or with a pre-recorded message along […]

India, Bhutan sign MoU on environment cooperation

8:52 pm June 3, 2020

New Delhi: The Union cabinet on Wednesday approved a memorandum of understanding between India and Bhutan for environment protection and cooperation in the areas concerning air quality, waste, chemical management and climate change. The Union cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave its nod for the signing of the MoU which will enable establishment […]

Cyclone: Maharashtra CM asks people to be alert

11:39 pm June 2, 2020

Mumbai: With cyclone Nisarga’ expected to hit coastal Maharashtra, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday said it was likely to be more severe than cyclonic storms in the past, and asked people to stay alert. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to him over phone about the impending storm and assured all necessary help from the […]

Sensex rallies 522 pts; bank stocks shine

4:26 pm June 2, 2020

Mumbai: Equity benchmark Sensex rallied 522 points on Tuesday led by gains in banking stocks as investors seemed gathering more confidence from staggered opening of the economy by the government. After hitting a high of 33,866.63 during the day, the 30-share index settled 522.01 points or 1.57 per cent higher at 33,825.53. Similarly, NSE Nifty […]

PM Modi reviews cyclonic conditions in western coast

4:23 pm June 2, 2020

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday took stock of the situation in the wake of cyclonic conditions in western India. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said the low-pressure area formed over the Arabian Sea has intensified into a depression and it will further intensify into a cyclonic storm. Cyclone Nisarga will cross […]