Narendra Modi

Simultaneous Polls Need Of The Hour: President Ram Nath Kovind

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday June 20, 2019

Noting that frequent elections in various parts of the country have impacted the pace and continuity of development, President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday urged parliamentarians to seriously consider the "development-oriented" proposal of holding simultaneous elections to Lok Sabha and state assemblies.

National Security A Top Priority For Modi Government: President Kovind

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday June 20, 2019

President Ram Nath Kovind today flagged national security as one of top-most priorities of the Narendra Modi government, saying all possible steps will be taken to ensure the country's security, as was done after the terror attack in Pulwama.

Centre's Special Focus To Improve Connectivity In Northeast: President

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday June 20, 2019

President Ram Nath Kovind in his address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on Thursday said the Narendra Modi government is giving special focus on improving connectivity in the Northeast and make life easy for the people of the region.

Campaign Against Black Money To Be Taken Ahead At Faster Pace: President

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday June 20, 2019

The Narendra Modi government will take forward the campaign against black money at a faster pace and make the zero tolerance policy against corruption more comprehensive and effective, President Ram Nath Kovind said on Thursday.

Ex-Gujarat Top Cop Sanjiv Bhatt Sentenced To Life In Custodial Death Case

India News | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Thursday June 20, 2019

Sacked Gujarat-cadre IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt, who took on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the Gujarat riots, was sentenced to life imprisonment today in a 30-year-old case of custodial death.

"Clear Mandate To Continue Journey Of Development Since 2014": President

India News | Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Thursday June 20, 2019

President Ram Nath Kovind today endorsed the development efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government as the 17th Lok Sabha started. The people, he said, "have given a clear mandate to the government to continue the developmental journey that started in 2014".

"Meditation Integral To Yoga": PM Tweets New Videos Day Before Yoga Day

India News | Edited by Swati Bhasin | Thursday June 20, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted two new videos for yoga enthusiasts this morning that elaborate techinques in helping develop spiritual wellness. The latest videos featuring PM Modi's animated version have been shared a day before the International Yoga Day is celebrated across the nation.

Unlike Nehru, Indira, Gandhis No Longer Do Yoga, So Out Of Power: Ramdev

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday June 20, 2019

Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi did yoga regularly, but their heirs did not continue that tradition, claimed yoga guru Ramdev, adding that the reason power has eluded them is because they don't do yoga.

Parliament Highlights - "Triple Talaq Must Go For Equal Rights To Women": President To Parliament

India News | Edited by Arun Nair | Thursday June 20, 2019

President Ram Nath Kovind is addressing the joint sitting of both the houses of Parliament at the Central Hall. President Kovind lauded the large number of participation of women in the Lok Sabha elections. "Despite the intense heat, people came to vote in large numbers. Women folk also came to the polling booth in large numbers," President Kovind...

As Congress Skips 'One Nation One Poll' Meet, Milind Deora Wants Debate

India News | Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Thursday June 20, 2019

Senior Congress leader Milind Deora today appeared to diverge from the party view to say Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "One Nation, One Poll" initiative is "worthy of a debate".

New Congress Leader In Lok Sabha Welcomes House Speaker With A Poem

India News | ANI | Wednesday June 19, 2019

After the 17th Lok Sabha unanimously elected Om Birla as the Speaker of the lower house, he was felicitated by the various leaders of the house including Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday.

PM Modi Introduces His Council Of Ministers To Lok Sabha

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 19, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday introduced his new Council of Ministers to the Lok Sabha.

Mayawati Says Would've Attended PM's Meet If Voting Machine Was On Agenda

India News | Reported by Alok Pandey, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Wednesday June 19, 2019

Bahujan Samaj Party leader Mayawati today refused to attend the all-party meeting called by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the "One Nation One Election" Initiative.

Rahul Gandhi Celebrates 49th Birthday By Distributing Ladoos: See Pictures

Neha Grover | Wednesday June 19, 2019

Rahul Gandhi chose to celebrate his birthday in a conventional way by distributing this traditional sweet that signifies celebration.

"Would Have Attended" If PM's Meeting Was On Voting Machines: Mayawati

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 19, 2019

BSP chief Mayawati said today that she would have attended the all-party meeting called by Prime Minister Narendra Modi if the meeting was about Electronic Voting Machines or EVMs. She described the idea of simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly polls as a ploy to divert attention from issues like poverty.