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Will Try To Strengthen BJP As Its Worker, Says Working President JP Nadda

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday June 18, 2019

BJP's newly appointed working president JP Nadda Monday said he will work to strengthen the party as its worker and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and party chief Amit Shah for reposing faith in him.

Former Planning Commission Advisor Backs Proposed Free Metro Rides To Women

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Monday June 17, 2019

Renuka Viswanathan, former principal advisor to the erstwhile Planning Commission, has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, advocating the Delhi government's proposed free metro rides for women.

When PM Modi Called Mamata Banerjee's Detractor Adhir Chowdhury A Fighter

India News | ANI | Monday June 17, 2019

Congress lawmaker Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, a feisty leader from West Bengal, came in for a bit of praise from Prime Minister Narendra Modi who called him a "fighter" after the all-party meeting on Sunday ahead of the start of the 17th Lok Sabha.

After "Where Is He" Murmurs In Parliament, Rahul Gandhi's Tweet

India News | Reported by Sunil Prabhu, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Monday June 17, 2019

Congress's Rahul Gandhi gave Parliament a miss this morning as the 17th Lok Sabha began after the national elections. On Day One, the elected lawmakers took oath as members of the house - led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Talks On $3.4 Billion Loan To Pak Not Finished: Asian Development Bank

World News | Press Trust of India | Monday June 17, 2019

In a huge embarrassment for the Pakistan government, the Asian Development Bank or ADB has distanced itself from the "premature announcement" of Prime Minister Imran Khan's adviser that the global lender would provide a loan of USD 3.4 billion to the cash-strapped nation, saying "discussions are ongoing".

'Modi, Modi' Chants, Cheers As PM Takes Oath In New Lok Sabha. Watch

India News | Edited by Swati Bhasin | Monday June 17, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was greeted by loud chants and thunderous applause this morning as he took oath as a member of the 17th Lok Sabha.

"Forget Numbers, Your Every Word Valuable": PM Reaches Out To Opposition

India News | Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Monday June 17, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today underscored the constructive role of the opposition in a healthy democracy as the 17th Lok Sabha began. Speaking to reporters outside the Parliament House, PM Modi said, "Every word of the opposition is valuable... The Opposition need not bother about their numbers. I hope they speak actively and participate in th...

PM Modi Posts New Animated Yoga Video, Explains Benefits Of Shalabhasana

India News | Edited by Swati Bhasin | Monday June 17, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi this morning tweeted a new animated video of his animated version doing a yoga asana that helps strenghtens back.

LIVE From Parliament: Rahul Gandhi Takes Oath On First Day Of 17th Lok Sabha

India News | Edited by Prionka Jha | Monday June 17, 2019

Live Updates: Ahead of the 17th Lok Sabha session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke at Parliament House. He said that "every word of Opposition was valuable". PM Modi, Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah and other leaders took oath on the first day of the session.

Netanyahu Inaugurates 'Trump Heights', Israel's Newest Town On Golan

World News | Ruth Eglash, The Washington Post | Monday June 17, 2019

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took his first steps Sunday to express his gratitude to President Donald Trump, unveiling, at a specially convened cabinet meeting, a plaque marking the spot where Israel's newest town - "Trump Heights" - will sit.

Israel PM Inaugurates 'Trump Heights' On Golan, But Construction May Lag

World News | Reuters | Monday June 17, 2019

Israel approved in principle on Sunday a new community named after US President Donald Trump on a contested frontier zone with Syria - but construction looked likely to lag given Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's political stumbles.

Main Bhi Driver? How Assam's Contract Teachers Protested Minister Remark

India News | Written by Ratnadip Choudhury | Sunday June 16, 2019

Contractual teachers appointed through the Teachers Eligibility Test (TET) in Assam over the years are so annoyed with State Education Minister Siddhartha Bhattacharyya that they have taken a page out of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Main Bhi Chowkidar" campaign to register their protest.

First Day Of Parliament After Polls Today, Budget On July 5: 10 Points

India News | Reported by Sunil Prabhu, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Monday June 17, 2019

Parliament's first session after the national elections begins today, during which the government will present the Union budget and introduce several key bills. The budget will be presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on July 5. The interim budget was announced ahead of the elections in February. Ahead of the parliament session, Pr...

PM Receives Traditional Kyrgyz Hat, Coat As Gifts By President Jeenbekov

India News | Edited by Niharika Banerjee | Sunday June 16, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was gifted a traditional hat and coat of Kyrgyzstan by their President Sooronbay Jeenbekov.

PM, Party Chiefs To Meet On June 19, "One Nation, One Election" On Agenda

India News | Edited by Stela Dey | Sunday June 16, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited party chiefs to a meeting on June 19 after chairing his first all party meeting today after coming back to power. "One nation, one election" and other important matters are on the agenda of the meeting to be held on Wednesday.