Modi Cabinet

Don't Appoint Relatives In Ministries, Avoid Tall Claims: PM Modi To Ministers

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 29, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi instructed his council of ministers on Wednesday to make only those claims which can be established and also not to appoint their near and dear ones in advisory roles in ministries.

"Appreciate Hard Work" By PM Modi: Apple After Single Brand Retail Move

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday August 29, 2019

Welcoming the Narendra Modi cabinet's decision to ease the 30 per cent local sourcing norm in single-brand retail (SBRT), Apple on Thursday said it looks forward to welcoming customers at its first branded retail store in India soon.

Be Punctual, Avoid Work-From-Home, PM Modi Tells His Ministers

India News | Reported by Akhilesh Sharma, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Thursday June 13, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a list of dos and don'ts at the first meeting of his council of ministers on Wednesday. Ministers should be punctual, regular and avoid working from home, he asserted, sources told NDTV.

Harsh Vardhan Cycles To Work On Day One As Health Minister

India News | Edited by Swati Bhasin | Monday June 3, 2019

Dr Harsh Vardhan, who has been appointed in the Prime Minister-led Narendra Modi cabinet for a second consecutive term, arrived at the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare this morning on a cycle to take charge of his ministry.

What Lies Ahead With Amit Shah As Home Minister

India News | Written by Neeta Sharma | Saturday June 1, 2019

With BJP chief Amit Shah being appointed as the Union Home Minister, a lot is expected to change as far as matters concerning internal security and centre-state relations are concerned.

"Shattered Glass Ceiling": Mehbooba Mufti's Message To Nirmala Sitharaman

India News | Edited By Ria Saini | Friday May 31, 2019

After she was appointed as India's first full time woman finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman was today congratulated for her accomplishment by another prominent woman leader - former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti. On Twitter, Ms Mufti said Ms Sitharaman had shattered the "glass ceiling by all means" by securing a place in the top...

Happy That There Will Be Continuity: Railway Minister Piyush Goyal

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday May 31, 2019

Piyush Goyal took charge of the railway ministry on Friday and said he was happy that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had reassigned the portfolio to him as it would mean "continuity" in the work of the ministry.

"Politics A Medium To Serve Nation," Says Minister Pratap Sarangi

India News | Edited By Richa Taneja (With Inputs From ANI) | Friday May 31, 2019

Pratap Sarangi, who took oath on Thursday along with 57 other BJP-led NDA leaders, thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for including his name in the list of cabinet ministers.

Centre Creates Jal Shakti Ministry, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Takes Charge

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday May 31, 2019

A new Jal Shakti Ministry, in which the erstwhile ministries of Water Resources and Drinking Water and Sanitation will be merged, has been formed with BJP leader Gajendra Singh Shekhawat at its helm.

Ex-Diplomat S Jaishankar, Expert On China, Takes Over Foreign Ministry

India News | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Friday May 31, 2019

The country's new foreign minister was welcomed to his post by Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, who was MoS in the External Affairs Ministry, and MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar

New Cabinet Minister Portfolios Of India 2019: Omar Abdullah's Twitter Reminder As Ministers Get Portfolios

India News | Edited by Shylaja Varma | Friday May 31, 2019

As the names of the new ministers in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cabinet were announced, Jammu and Kashmir politician Omar Abdullah urged them to update their Twitter handles.

With Finance, Nirmala Sitharaman Gets Big Vote of Confidence From PM Modi

India News | Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Friday May 31, 2019

Nirmala Sitharaman's promotion is seen as the big news in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new government. She will be India's new Finance Minister, which puts her in charge of perhaps the most challenging department for the government.

Dharmendra Pradhan Retains Petroleum, Gets Steel Too In New Cabinet

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday May 31, 2019

Rajya Sabha member and BJP candidate from Odisha Dharmendra Pradhan will have an expanded role in the new Modi government with the former Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister retaining this key Ministry while given additional charge of the Steel Ministry.

Who Gets What: Cabinet Portfolios Announced. Full List Here

India News | NDTV News Desk | Friday May 31, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has picked his closest aide Amit Shah as Home Minister in the new government. Rajnath Singh will be Defence Minister and Nitin Gadkari will be Minister of Road Transport and Highways. Nirmala Sitharaman will be Finance Minister and Minister of Corporate Affairs

Team Modi's Big 4: Amit Shah Is Home Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, Finance

India News | Reported by Sanket Upadhyay, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Friday May 31, 2019

Amit Shah, who led the BJP to a magnificent election victory, will be Home Minister in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new government. Rajnath Singh, who was Home Minister in the previous government of PM Modi, will be Defence Minister.