Modi Government

Population Register Is Citizens' List "In Disguise", Says P Chidambaram

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday January 18, 2020

Congress leader and former home minister P Chidambaram said on Saturday that after the "Assam NRC (National Register of Citizens) fiasco", the Narendra Modi government has quickly "changed gears" and is now talking of NPR.

India Treats All Trade Partners Equally: Piyush Goyal

Business | IANS | Friday January 17, 2020

Replying to a question during a panel discussion at the event, he said that India has not put any curbs on imports from either Malaysia or Turkey - which have been critical of the Modi government's decisions on Jammu and Kashmir - nor does it plan to do so.

In 6 Days, 36 Top BJP Leaders To Visit J&K In Centre's Mega Outreach Plan

India News | Written by Sanket Upadhyay | Wednesday January 15, 2020

The Narendra Modi government has planned a mega outreach programme in Jammu and Kashmir, sending 36 top BJP leaders and Union ministers nearly 5 months after ending the special status of the state granted under Article 370 and bifurcating it into two union territories.

"When Will Pakistan's Cowardly Acts Get Befitting Reply?" Congress Asks Centre

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday January 11, 2020

The Congress on Saturday attacked the Modi government over the killing of two Army porters in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district by the Pakistan Army, alleging that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh are silent on the barbarism of that country.

BJP Using Nationalism As Weapon To Divide People, Says Sharad Yadav

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday January 10, 2020

The Narendra Modi government is using nationalism as a "weapon" to divide people and it believes in "we the BJP people" to be part of the Constitution and not "we the people of India", opposition leader Sharad Yadav said on Friday.

5% Growth Estimate For Indian Economy Is "Imaginary", Says Yashwant Sinha

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday January 9, 2020

Former Union finance minister Yashwant Sinha on Wednesday questioned estimation that the economy will grow at 5 per cent in 2019-20, saying the figure is "imaginary" and raised doubt about the Modi government's capability of tackling economic issues.

Opinion: Why Kejriwal Is More Dangerous Than Ever For Modi

Opinion | Ashutosh | Wednesday January 8, 2020

The muted Kejriwal of 2020 is more dangerous than the roaring tiger of 2015. The duo of Modi and Shah has to watch out. The margin of defeat and victory in Delhi might not make or break the Modi government but it will definitely send a signal across the country.

"I Salute Them": Rahul Gandhi Lends Support To Bharat Bandh

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday January 8, 2020

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday came out in support of the strike by central trade unions and slammed the Modi government, saying its "anti-people and anti-labour" policies have created catastrophic unemployment in the country.

"Bone Chilling Attack Grim Reminder Of...": Sonia Gandhi On JNU Violence

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday January 6, 2020

Congress chief Sonia Gandhi on Monday alleged that the "horrifying violence unleashed on India's youth by goons" was with the "active abetment of the ruling Modi government" and demanded an independent judicial inquiry into the violence in JNU.

Kerala, Bengal, Maharashtra Dropped From Republic Day Parade: 10 Points

India News | Reported by Sneha Mary Koshy, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Friday January 3, 2020

Tableaux from three opposition-ruled states - Bengal, Maharashtra and Kerala -- were dropped from this year's Republic Day parade on Delhi's Rajpath, one of the most prestigious and colourful national events attended by foreign dignitaries. The government, while making the announcement on New Year, said only 16 of the 32 states have been included i...

Appointment Of Chief Of Defence Staff Historic For India, Says Amit Shah

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday January 1, 2020

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Wednesday that the appointment of the first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) was momentous and historic for India and it will further the Narendra Modi government's efforts towards ensuring welfare of personnel of all three services of the armed forces.

Started On "Wrong Foot": Congress Slams Chief Of Defence Staff Decision

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday December 31, 2019

Minutes after the announcement of General Bipin Rawat as India's first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), the principal Opposition, Congress on Monday questioned the Modi government's move.

Government Determined To Take Care Of Security Forces: Amit Shah

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday December 29, 2019

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that the Modi government is determined to take care of the families of central security forces personnel while they guard the nation.

Gujarat Congress Calls For Another "Independence Movement" Against BJP

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday December 28, 2019

Congress leaders in Gujarat on Saturday compared the Modi government with the British rule and called for the need to launch a "second independence movement" to dislodge it from power.

"Notebandi 2": Rahul Gandhi Attacks Government Over Citizenship Act, NRC

India News | Edited by Swati Bhasin | Saturday December 28, 2019

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will for the first time visit Assam today since protests first broke out in the state earlier this month over the amended Citizenship Act. Hours ahead of the "Save Constitution-Save India" protest march that he will lead in Guwahati this afternoon, he launched an attack on the ruling BJP and said that National Register ...