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TopicPM Narendra Modi

Topic: PM Narendra Modi

PM Modi praises Sophie, Vida, Balram. Here’s what the brave canine soldiers did for country

Sophie & Vida received Chief of Army Staff Commendations on Independence Day for their bravery. PM Modi urged people to opt for desi dogs if they plan to have one as a pet.

Modi gets a call from Nepal PM, the first since map row, ‘to discuss bilateral matters’

The call came hours after PM Narendra Modi stressed on India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy in his Independence Day speech.

After Project Tiger and Project Elephant, India to have Project Dolphin, says PM Modi 

Project Dolphin will involve conservation of dolphins & aquatic habitat through use of modern technology. It will not just protect dolphins, but will also promote a healthy river ecosystem.

Swachh Bharat Abhiyan a big support in fight against coronavirus, says PM Modi

The prime minister made the statement while inaugurating the Rashtriya Swachhata Kendra and launching a week-long cleanliness drive.

Congress against MP farmers, Shivraj tells Sonia after Amarinder letter on basmati GI tag

Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan wrote to Sonia Gandhi after Punjab CM Amarinder Singh sent a letter to PM Modi, urging him not to allow GI tag for MP basmati.

What helped Manoj Sinha, a low-profile UP politician & Kishore Kumar fan, land J&K L-G post

Manoj Sinha, 61, an engineer from BHU, was widely tipped to become chief minister of Uttar Pradesh after the 2017 elections.

India’s development cooperation does not come with any conditions, says PM Modi

Speaking alongside Mauritius PM Pravind Jugnauth, Modi said that for India, the most fundamental principle in development cooperation is respecting partners.

India considers currency swap of another $1.1 bn with Sri Lanka, no timeline decided

RBI has already finalised an agreement to extend a $400 million currency swap facility to Sri Lanka, but its President Gotabaya has asked for $1.1 billion more.

Ignored for years, Sonia and Rahul Gandhi now praise Narasimha Rao for ‘bold leadership’

Sonia and Rahul Gandhi issued statements speaking highly of the former PM as part of celebrations marking the 29th anniversary of the 1991 economic reforms.

Backward Classes panel set to press Modi govt for OBC quota in NEET today

Congress chief Sonia Gandhi had highlighted the problem in a letter to PM Modi, saying OBC candidates had lost 11,000 seats under NEET since 2017.

On Camera

Oli’s upcoming India visit shows the trust gap is narrowing. Nepal’s China card has limits

The ‘China card’ may have proved to be a useful tool for certain political parties in Nepal, but it cannot substitute for engagement with India.

Navigating Trump’s tariffs is no child’s play. Indian toymakers are losing out on orders, enquiries

Indian toymakers are now exploring new markets, but they want govt to negotiate a trade deal with US soon, introduce incentives and subsidies to make the industry more competitive.

India provides Nepal with military equipment, medical supplies; PM Oli likely to visit next month

New Delhi: India has handed over military equipment, medical supplies, trained dogs and horses to the Nepalese Army Monday, ahead of Prime Minister K.P....

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?