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Sharad Pawar's Dig At Ahmedabad's Slum-Hiding Wall For Donald Trump Visit

India News | Written by Saurabh Gupta | Tuesday February 18, 2020

Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar today took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over Ahmedabad being made the focal point of US President Donald Trump's visit to India next week, pointing out that he is only the latest in a list of foreign dignitaries to be taken to the Gujarat city over the last five years.

Greater Scrutiny Of FDI Likely For National Security, Says Top Official

Business | Shruti Srivastava, Bloomberg | Tuesday February 18, 2020

India received $26 billion FDI in the first six months of the financial year that started April 2019, up from $22 billion in the whole of the previous year, according to the industry department.

PM Modi Meets Rickshaw Puller Who Invited Him To Daughter's Wedding

India News | ANI | Tuesday February 18, 2020

During his one-day visit to his Lok Sabha constituency, Varanasi, on February 16, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Mangal Kewat, the rickshaw puller who had sent his daughter's wedding invite to the PM.

Central Panel Suggests Inner Line Permit, Quota To Placate Assam CAA Protesters

India News | Written by Neeta Sharma | Tuesday February 18, 2020

In a bid to pacify angry protesters against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), a committee appointed by the Union Home Ministry has suggested setting 1951 as the cut-off year for defining the indigenous people of Assam and introducing an Inner Line Permit (ILP) to restrict the flow of outsiders into the state.

Preparation For Donald Trump's Visit Underway In Agra

India News | ANI | Monday February 17, 2020

Ahead of US President Donald Trump's visit to India next week, preparations are underway in Agra where the administration is beautifying the entire route from Kheria Airport to Taj Mahal.

Gujarat Congress Warns Of Protest In Ahmedabad During Donald Trump's Visit

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday February 18, 2020

Unhappy over a recent Supreme Court order on reservation, the Gujarat Congress today threatened to stage a protest on February 24 outside the newly built cricket stadium where US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will take part in a mega event.

Kashi Mahakal Express: PM Narendra Modi Flags Of Pilgrimage Train - All You Need To Know

India News | Edited by Draksha Sharma | Monday February 17, 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday flagged off the Kashi Mahakal Express, the third corporate passenger train, via video conferencing.

Air India Crew From Wuhan Evacuation Gets PM's Letter Of Appreciation

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday February 17, 2020

A total of 68 Air India crew members, who were part of the two special flights that evacuated 647 Indians and seven Maldivians from coronavirus-hit Chinese city of Wuhan, were handed over letters of appreciation signed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today.

PM Modi Announces Institutional Research On Migratory Birds

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday February 17, 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated a convention on migratory fauna and announced the creation of an institutional facility for undertaking research and assessment for the conservation of migratory birds.

Asaduddin Owaisi Calls PM's Attention To 'Temple' Installed On Train Berth

India News | Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Monday February 17, 2020

News reports of a seat on the Kashi-Mahakal Express launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi being "reserved for Lord Shiva" drew a wordless jibe on Twitter from AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi, who posted an image of the preamble of the constitution tagging the Prime Minister's Office.

India To Take Lead Role In Promoting "Green Economy'': PM Modi

India News | ANI | Monday February 17, 2020

Mentioning that India has a population of almost 2,970 at present, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the country would take a leading role in promoting green economy including conservation of mountain ecology with people's participation.

India's Climate Action Compliant With Paris Agreement Goal: PM Modi

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday February 17, 2020

India is one of the few countries whose actions are compliant with the Paris Agreement goal of keeping rise in temperature to below two degree Celsius, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today.

Seat On Train Launched By PM Turned Into Shiva Temple? Railways Reacts

India News | ANI | Monday February 17, 2020

After sharp reactions to a "mini-temple" for Lord Shiva on a new train launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, the railways today said any "prayers" offered to idols on the Kashi-Mahakal Express were only a one-time affair.

"Wish You Could Come But...": Arvind Kejriwal, PM Modi's Twitter Exchange

India News | Edited by Vaibhav Tiwari | Monday February 17, 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was invited to Arvind Kejriwal's oath-taking ceremony but couldn't attend, on Sunday congratulated the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief on Twitter for becoming the Chief Minister of Delhi. Mr Kejriwal, in a swift response, said he wished the PM had attended the event.

Firm On CAA, Kashmir Despite Pressure From All Sides, Says PM Modi

India News | Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Sunday February 16, 2020

Ruling out a rethink on the controversial Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and scrapping Jammu and Kashmir's special status, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that his government will remain firm on the steps despite pressure from all sides.