Tag: Modi
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Russia seeks to allay Indian concern over military drill with Pak
Even as Russian troops arrived in Pakistan for the first-ever joint military exercise by the Cold War rivals, Moscow has said it sees no reason for India to be concerned over the drill. "We were informed by the Russian Defense Ministry that these exercises will not be carried out in [disputed] areas, and a place …
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September 23, 2016 -
Babus’ firewall
It is a tough call for the government. While it cannot afford, for obvious political reasons, any dilution of the Prime Minister&’s much-hyped campaign against corruption it will also have to satisfy demands from bureaucrats that they be accorded protection against frivolous and motivated prosecution. Representatives of the IAS Officers Association recently met the minister …
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September 14, 2016 -
Nitish more capable for PM post than Modi : Tejaswi
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejaswi Yadav on Wednesday said Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is more capable than incumbent Narendra Modi for the post of Prime Minister. "Nitish Kumar jee is more capable than Narendra Modi for the post of Prime Minister," Tejaswi Yadav said at the RJD office here. "Apart from being the CM of …
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September 7, 2016 -
Modi should apologise for false promises on black money: Congress
The Congress on Monday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to apologise "eight times" to people for his false promises over black money. "The Prime Minister during his election campaign repeatedly said that he would bring all the black money back to India within 100 days. Today, it is the 827th day of this government. Where …
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September 6, 2016 -
NASA observatory captures rare ‘ring of fire’ eclipse
NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, or SDO, has captured the stunning moments of a rare "ring of fire" double eclipse when both Earth and the moon crossed in front of the sun this week. Earth completely eclipsed the sun from SDO’s perspective on Thursday just as the moon began its journey across the face of the …
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September 3, 2016 -
Kerry meets Modi as he closes India visit
US Secretary of State John Kerry called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Wednesday, the concluding day of his three-day visit to India. "Capping off an important visit, Secretary of State @JohnKerry calls on PM @narendramodi," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup tweeted along with pictures of the two leaders. Kerry met Modi at …
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August 31, 2016 -
GST an example of how big tasks can be done if parties work together: PM Modi
Days after GST Bill was passed by Parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday gave credit to all political parties who unanimously approved the legislation despite "bitter rivalries", saying it was an example of how big tasks can be done if all parties work together. "In August 2016, parties having intense political rivalry, parties which …
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August 28, 2016 -
Gopichand an example of excellent teacher: Modi
Badminton coach Pullela Gopichand is an example of an "excellent teacher", Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday. "I salute Gopichand’s hard work and dedication towards the games," Modi said in his 23rd ‘Mann Ki Baat’ radio address. Indian badminton player P.V. Sindhu won the silver medal at the Rio Olympic games under Gopichand’s coaching. …
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August 28, 2016 -
Modi calls for change in governance
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said transformation in governance is needed for India to progress in an inter-connected world and meet the aspirations of its youth. "Development now depends on the quality of institutions and ideas… Thirty years ago, a country might have been able to look inward and find its solutions. Today, countries …
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August 26, 2016 -
Modi, Obama among world leaders who will attend G20 meet: China
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin will be among the Heads of State and Government who will attend the G20 summit from September 4, the host country China announced on Wednesday. The Hangzhou summit, to be presided over by Chinese President Xi Jinping, has invited the maximum number …
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August 24, 2016 -
Nationalism is the identity of BJP: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday asserted that nationalism is the identity of BJP. Addressing core groups of state BJP units, Modi said the week-long ‘tiranga yatra’ by Union ministers and party leaders to mark the 70th Independence Day had made a good impact across the country. He also asserted that the ‘yatra’ played an …
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August 23, 2016 -
Tactical flash-bang
Seldom before would a Prime Minister&’s address to the nation have caused so many people to “see red” as Narendra Modi&’s did on Monday: both because of what he said, as well as what he ignored. A third element to the tricky triangle was that his fireworks on Balochistan, Gilgit and PoK appeared a rather …
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August 16, 2016 -
PM Modi, CJI Thakur display bonhomie at Prez’s ‘At Home’
President Pranab Mukherjee hosted an ‘At Home’ on India’s 70th Independence Day on Monday where Prime Minister Narendra Modi and CJI T S Thakur joked and laughed in an atmosphere of bonhomie, hours after the latter voiced dissatisfaction over PM’s Red Fort address having no mention of the problems faced by the judiciary. The function …
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August 15, 2016 -
Modi to launch Independence Day celebrations from Azad”s birthplace
Modi to launch Independence Day celebrations from Azad''s birthplace
August 9, 2016 -