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.

India`s 65th Republic Day: Google doodles daredevil motorcyclists in tri-colour

Last Updated: Sunday, January 26, 2014, 09:47

Google on Sunday joined India`s 65th Republic Day celebrations with a doodle featuring daredevil motorcyclists in the colours of the national flag.

South Korean Prez visits Red Fort

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 22:08

Taking a break from her busy scheudule, South Korean President Park Geun-hye on Friday visited the historic Red Fort and inaugurated the first-ever Korean audio guide seeking to promote bilateral cultural ties.

26-yr-old held for robbing foreign tourists

Last Updated: Thursday, January 2, 2014, 22:49

A 26-year-old youth has been arrested here for allegedly robbing valuables from foreign nationals after drugging them, police said.

Godrej Prop buys back Red Fort's 49% stake in Kolkata project

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 4, 2013, 16:35

In 2008, Red Fort had picked up 49 percent stake in the IT Park project 'Godrej Genesis'.

Improper to compare PM`s I-Day speech with others: I&B min to channels

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 30, 2013, 00:13

I&B ministry has asked TV channels not to compare Prime Minister`s address to the nation on occasions like Independence Day with speeches of other leaders, like Narendra Modi`s speech on August 15.