India Inc hails PM Modi's thrust on agri production, startups

Last Updated: Saturday, August 15, 2015, 18:56

India Inc on Saturday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's emphasis on addressing issued related to agriculture in the country as well as the importance accorded to startups and social security.

Efforts to bring down inflation further to continue: Modi

Last Updated: Saturday, August 15, 2015, 13:44

Despite inflation falling to record lows, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today promised to continue the war on prices to bring rates further down as a measure to boost economy and provide relief to the common man.

'Start up; Stand up India' initiative to create more jobs: PM

Last Updated: Saturday, August 15, 2015, 11:38

The Prime Minister announced the 'Start-Up India' initiative, which would encourage entrepreneurship among the youth of India.

Coal auction has curbed corruption: PM

Last Updated: Saturday, August 15, 2015, 11:02

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that around Rs.3 lakh crore will come into the government exchequer from the auction of coal blocks that helped curb corruption.

Foreign assets of Rs 6,500 cr disclosed under compliance window: PM

Last Updated: Saturday, August 15, 2015, 10:40

Modi said several important steps including agreements with countries like the US for real time sharing of information on foreign assets have been taken.

Bank accounts now with 70 crore Indians: Modi

Last Updated: Saturday, August 15, 2015, 09:39

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said some 70 crore people untouched by any form of financial inclusion on Saturday had bank accounts, thanks to the scheme he announced exactly a year ago.

Modi sets 1,000-day deadline to power up India villages

Last Updated: Saturday, August 15, 2015, 09:35

Prime Minister Narendra Modi set a 1,000-day deadline Saturday for every village in India to get electricity as he emphasies his commitment towards combatting poverty.

When illness is dangerous, injection is required: PM Modi on black money

Last Updated: Saturday, August 15, 2015, 08:56

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that stringent provisions on black money law will not be diluted despite pressure from all counters.

Check out: 500 towns on the way to become smart cities

Last Updated: Thursday, August 13, 2015, 10:14

Is your town among the 500 which are on the way to become India's modern cities.

Cabinet may consider Coal India stake sale proposal on Wednesday

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 11, 2015, 22:07

Sources said the CIL stake sale proposal may be placed before the Cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Greece's third bailout agreed 'in principle'

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 11, 2015, 19:50

"What we don't have is a political agreement," said Commission spokeswoman Annika Breidthardt, hours after Athens suggested that the deal was all but done.