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Saturday, August 16, 2025
TopicPrime Minister Narendra Modi

Topic: Prime Minister Narendra Modi

81 queries from possible bidders for BPCL show Modi govt’s privatisation plan is on track

Modi govt is in the process of clarifying the bidders’ queries through a corrigendum to the offer document, and will go ahead with the privatisation.

BJP trying to topple my govt, history won’t forgive this — Ashok Gehlot writes to PM Modi

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot also wrote similar allegations were made when the MP government was toppled amid Covid crisis & ‘your party had to face infamy across the country’.

National security won’t wait for economic development — Modi should learn from Nehru’s mistakes

India’s security policy cannot be based on the highly risky assumption that it will face no security threats till it becomes wealthy and strong.

Modi skips Eid in the line-up of Indian festivals. Act of omission or commission?

In his address to the nation Tuesday, PM Modi mentioned up to twelve upcoming festivals till the end of the year, but failed to mention Eid which is next month.

PM Modi launches employment scheme for migrant workers who returned home during lockdown

Launching Garib Kalyan Rozgar Abhiyaan, Modi said the talent that has returned from cities to villages and will now give a boost to development in rural areas.

Numerology to religious references — Modi’s call to light candles floats mystical theories

From the importance of number ‘9’ to how heat kills the coronavirus, people came up with all sorts of theories to support PM Modi’s move.

After bartan bajao, PM Modi asks Indians to light lamps, candles as symbols of hope

Prime Minister Narendra Modi calls for lamps to be lit for 9 minutes at 9 pm Sunday 'to defeat despair of coronavirus', but says social distancing is imperative.

PM declares 21-day full lockdown across India from midnight, Rs 15,000 cr to fight COVID-19

In his address to the nation Tuesday, PM Narendra Modi urged everyone to stay indoors. He said failure to take strict measures will take the country back by 21 years.

PM address: ‘Janata curfew & Thank You’ in Express, ‘one hand on thaali’ says Telegraph  

A round-up of the most important reports in major newspapers around the country – from TOI and HT, Express and The Hindu to The Telegraph, Mumbai Mirror and The Tribune, as well as top financial dailies.

Sponsor Yes Bank is a no show at ET summit but Modi still draws flak for showing up

Pre-Truth — snappy, witty and significant snippets from the world of politics and government.

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.