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.

Suresh Prabhu rolls out red carpet eyeing Rs 1 trillion investment annually in railways

Last Updated: Friday, August 7, 2015, 23:16

Railway minister Suresh Prabhu Friday asked foreign funds and domestic investors to replicate with the railways their success in the telecom, power and road sectors as the national transporter needs a whopping Rs 1 trillion in funds this year and Rs 8.5 trillion over the next five years.