PM Narendra Modi announces Rs 1,000-crore 'Startup India Seed Fund'
India, the Prime Minister said, is home to the world's third largest startup ecosystem which has helped several budding entrepreneurs to come up with innovative technologies and become big corporations.
Key takeaways from PM Narendra Modi's announcements on commercial coal mining
With easy entry and exit norms for commercial coal auctions the government expects participation from Indian companies like Hindalco, Jindal Steel & Power, JSW Energy, Adani Group and Vedanta besides global miners like Peabody, BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto.
PM Narendra Modi announces setting up independent trust to build Ram Temple
The independent Trust will be named ‘Sri Ramjanambhoomi Tirath Shetra’, Modi announced in Parliament. The Trust will be independent to take decisions regarding the construction of the Temple, the PM said. The Supreme Court in an order on November 9 last year had asked the government to set up a Trust within three months and also allot five acres for building a mosque.
PM Narendra Modi announces panel to study joint polls
Major opposition parties stay away, 21 parties send representatives
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announces new cleanliness drive
The prime minister termed the mission as a "historic mass movement aimed at fulfilling Bapu's dream of a clean India."
PM Narendra Modi announces 'April 2019-March 2020' as Construction-Technology year
PM Narendra Modi sought the support of the private sector in fulfilling the government's mission of providing brick house to every Indian by 2022.
PM Narendra Modi announces ex-gratia to the kin of those killed in Iraq
The mortal remains of 38 of the 39 Indians killed in war-torn Iraq were brought back to the country yesterday in a special aircraft and handed over to their relatives.
PM Narendra Modi announces immediate relief of Rs 500 crore to flood-hit Kerala
"The prime minister announced a financial assistance of Rs 500 crore to the state. This is in addition to Rs 100 crore announced by Home Minister Rajnath Singh on August 12," it said.
PM Narendra Modi announces compensation for victims of J&K bus accident
"PM announced ex gratia of Rs. 2 lakhs for next of kin of those killed & Rs. 50,000 for those seriously injured, in the bus accident in J&K (sic)," the Prime Minister's Office tweeted.
PM Narendra Modi announces Delhi-Mumbai-Tel Aviv flight service
Soon after ascending the dais at the Tel Aviv Convention Centre, PM Modi touched upon the fact that this was the first ever visit by an Indian premier to the Jewish nation.
PM Narendra Modi announces construction of 10,000 houses in Sri Lanka
Modi was hailed by a mammoth crowd when he referred to their leaders like Saumiyamurthy Thondaman and appreciated their bid to keep the social fabric of the beautiful nation intact.
Surgical strike on black money: Key points of PM Narendra Modi's announcements
PM Modi said people holding notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1000 can deposit the same in their bank and post office accounts from November 10 till December 30.
Narendra Modi announces Rs 2,000-crore flood-relief package for northeast
PM Narendra Modi has set aside Rs 250 crore for relief work in Assam and another Rs 100 crore for the study of the recurring flood problem in the north-eastern region.
Gujarat floods: PM Narendra Modi announces Rs 500 crore interim relief
Modi, who undertook an aerial survey of the flood-hit areas with Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, said 10 more IAF helicopters would be pressed into service for rescue and relief operations.
PM Narendra Modi announces Rs 2 lakh each for kin of UP bus accident victims
Prime Minister also announced Rs 50,000 for each of those injured in the collision between a truck and a bus in Bareilly.
PM Narendra Modi announces ex gratia Rs 2 lakh for Uttarakhand victims
My prayers and solidarity with those who lost their loved ones in the unfortunate bus accident in Uttarkashi. May the injured recover soon, Modi said in a tweet.
PM Narendra Modi announces 24X7 helpline for expats
Specifically for Indians in Saudi Arabia, Modi announced the setting up of worker resource centres in Riyadh and Jeddah to provide them with all necessary help.
PM Narendra Modi announces key nuclear security initiatives
Modi said India will continue to accord a high national priority to nuclear security through strong institutional framework, independent regulatory agency and trained and specialized manpower.
PM Narendra Modi's announcement on scrapping job interviews kicks up row
PM's announcement of doing away with the requirement of interviews for lesser non-gazetted central government jobs from January 1 today drew accusations of violation of the model code for elections.
PM Narendra Modi announces Rs 2 lakh for derailment victims
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an ex-gratia of Rs two lakh for the kin of each of those killed in the twin train derailments in Madhya Pradesh.
PM Narendra Modi announces operationalisation of e-visa facility for Chinese
PM announced operationalisation of e-visa facility for the Chinese tourists, inviting them to take its advantage and "experience the beauty of Incredible India".
Congress slams PM Narendra Modi's announcement of e-visas for Chinese tourists
Congress spokesman RPN Singh rued that New Delhi had agreed to the arrangement without Beijing first doing away with stapled visas.
PM Narendra Modi announces e-visas to Chinese nationals
In a confidence building measure, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced that India will grant e-visas to Chinese tourists.
PM Narendra Modi announces slew of initiatives for SAARC countries
Modi said that as SAARC "we have failed to move with speed that our people expect" which some argue was due to a development gap.
PM Narendra Modi's announcement implemented within 15 days: Uma Bharti
Union Minister for Water Resources Uma Bharti today said the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement of launch of Jan Dhan Yojana on Independence Day has been implemented on the ground less than a fortnight to benefit crores of people of the country.
PM Narendra Modi announces Rs 2 lakh each for next of kin who died in Tamil Nadu floods
Prime Minister Narendra Modi tonight announced Rs 2 lakh each for the next of kin of those who died in Tamil Nadu floods.
Narendra Modi announces major capacity building initiatives for South American region
Modi, who met several South American Presidents in Brasilia at a meeting, recalled business ties between Gujarat and the region.
PM Narendra Modi announces Rs 1,000 crore more for Tamil Nadu relief work
Flanked by Governor K Rosaiah and J Jayalalithaa, Modi began his brief statement with a sentence in Tamil telling people of TN, "I will be in support of you".
Delhi Economics Conclave: PM Narendra Modi announces revamped appraisal system for taxmen
The statement seemed to be targeted at investors, many of whom still complain about the need to tone up tax administration.
PM Narendra Modi announces memorial for APJ Kalam on 84th birth anniversary
The Prime Minister inaugurated a photo exhibition titled "A Celebration of Dr Kalam's Life" and unveiled a bust at DRDO Bhavan here.
PM Narendra Modi announces $150 million for health, agriculture, renewable energy sector
On a two day visit to the state of California, PM Modi announced a $150 million impact fund dedicated to health, agriculture and renewable energy sector.
FIPIC Summit: PM Narendra Modi announces plan to open space research station in Fiji
India on Friday hosted the second summit of the Pacific Islands countries in Jaipur as part of a strategy to expand its presence in the region.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announces Rs 1.25-lakh crore special package for poll-bound Bihar
Dharmendra Pradhan told ET the package was needed to develop the state. “It was a wellthoughtout and planned package to uplift a backward state.”
Narendra Modi announces patent unit for SMEs in Gujarat
Gujarat CM said a dedicated unit in the state industries department will be formed soon for catering to patent-related needs of small and medium enterprises.
PM Narendra Modi announces fresh line of credit worth $2 billion to Bangladesh
India and Bangladesh opened a new chapter in their ties as they settled their 41-year-old boundary dispute and promised to do more in other areas.
PM Narendra Modi announces his visit to China from May 14 to 16 on Weibo
PM Modi announced his visit to China from May 14 to 16 on Weibo, saying he is looking forward to have productive discussions with top Chinese leadership.
PM Narendra Modi announces Rs 6 lakh compensation for kin of those killed in Nepal earthquake
The above amount is in addition to the compensation of Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund announced earlier in the day.
PM Narendra Modi announces Rs 28,000 crore for new rail projects in Northeast
PM also said that the Centre has sanctioned Rs 5000 cr to provide 2G mobile coverage in this area for comprehensive telecom development plan of NE region.
Hudhud havoc: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announces Rs 1000 crore interim assistance for Andhra Pradesh
PM Narendra Modi assured an early assessment of the losses by central teams for extending full-scale financial assistance.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announces ex-gratia for Gorakhpur train mishap victims
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has also announced financial assistance for those killed and injured.
PM's US Visit: Narendra Modi announces visa on arrival in India facility for Americans
Modi announced visa on arrival in India facility for Americans, whose govt revoked his US visa and kept him out of the country for a decade.
Odisha floods: PM Narendra Modi announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia
"The amount sanctioned from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund will be disbursed directly to the district collectors," a PMO statement said.
PM Narendra Modi announces Rs 8,000 crore for building roads in Jammu and Kashmir
Omar had pressed for early completion of Batote-Kishtwar road, Kargil-Zanskar, Domail-Katra road besides fast tracking the four-laning of NH1.
Narendra Modi announces formation of new Gir-Somnath district
Modi has announced the formation of a new Gir-Somnath district along with a slew of other measures for the fishermen community there.
Narendra Modi announces Rs 300 crore public toilets scheme for urban poor
Taking the election campaign to the next level, Modi announced a special public toilets scheme for the urban poor besides rolling out other sops.
15 Rajasthani labourers sleeping on footpath killed after truck runs over them in Surat
The tragedy took place near Kosamba village, around 60 km from Surat, police said. The truck driver, who apparently lost control over the vehicle after hitting a sugarcane laden tractor, has been detained.
Oxford Languages picks 'Aatmanirbharta' as the Hindi word of 2020
There was a massive increase in the usage of 'aatmanirbharta' following the PM's address.
Centre removes visitors' cap from Archaeological Survey of India monuments
Issued on Friday, the new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) mentions that the sale of physical tickets to these centrally protected monuments and sites may be resumed where there is problem in QR code and network.
Creation of health ID under NDHM not mandatory for citizens, says Ashwini Choubey
The budget allocated for health IDs for the year 2020-21 is Rs 1.06 crore. The expenditure on health IDs till December 31 is Rs 52.02 lakh. There is no provision for state and UT wise budget and expenditure, the minister said.
PM stated India's vaccine production capacity will be used for benefit of all humanity: MEA
"You would be aware that in our neighbourhood, we have already provided medicines and other essential supplies. We have held training sessions for experts from these countries on vaccine-related issues," he said.
India announces $1 million aid to ASEAN Covid-19 Response Fund
Modi heaped praises on ASEAN’s successful management of the Covid-19 pandemic, affirming his country’s resolve to work with the bloc in research and production of vaccines at reasonable prices. He also reiterated that ASEAN has always been part of India’s foreign policies and that ASEAN-led mechanisms offer solid platforms for trust building in the region.
What MSMEs expect from Budget 2021 to put behind the COVID-19 affect
With fintech and digital payments becoming more accepted, the government could announce some support for creating a digital payments framework, which will offer MSMEs far easier access to credit and financial services.
Government committed to help the MSME sector flourish: Pratap Chandra Sarangi
"With the government increasing opportunities for local MSMEs and reducing dependence on imports, MSMEs will be able to scale up operations and gain higher market share across the various sector,” said the Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Cyber crimes in India caused Rs 1.25 lakh cr loss last year: Official
On August 15, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that a new cybersecurity strategy will be presented to the nation as dependence on cyberspace will increase multi-fold in the coming years.
15th East Asia summit on Saturday to push for free, open, inclusive & rules-based Indo-Pacific region
The Summit Meeting will also discuss ways and means to strengthen the EAS platform and to make it more responsive to emerging challenges on its 15th anniversary.
View: As a surplus sugar producer, India needs to become a major exporter
The Chinese are increasing sugar consumption. But they buy mostly from Australia and Indonesia. While India confronts them in Ladakh, they are unlikely to start eating Indian sugar. India will look for markets in Bangladesh, West Asia and Africa, but is unlikely to find a substantial market in a hurry.
Coronavirus risks a lost generation in India as digital divide widens
Before the pandemic, government researchers estimated India’s digital shift could unlock as much as $1 trillion of economic value over five years. But the crisis is spreading those benefits unevenly and widening socio-economic inequalities, with girls suffering more than boys and rural areas more affected than cities.
GDP numbers out today: India’s economy faces worst quarterly slump ever after lockdown
Economists in a Reuters poll predicted that gross domestic product in world's fifth-largest economy will contract by 18.3% in the June quarter, compared to 3.1% growth in the previous quarter, the worst performance in at least eight years.
First-ever Indian cargo ferry to Maldives opens new connectivity & business links in Southern Indian Ocean
The maiden voyage of the direct Cargo Ferry Service between India and the Maldives was jointly launched on September 21 by Mansukh L. Mandaviya, Minister of State for Shipping (Independent Charge) and Aishath Nahula, Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation of the Maldives in a virtual ceremony.
PM Modi announces project for conservation of dolphins
Ten years after Gangetic Dolphins were declared national aquatic animals, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Saturday a conservation project for the species. The 'Project Dolphin' aims to give a stronger impetus for conservation of the aquatic mammals in the lines of 'Project Tiger' and 'Project Elephant'.
Government amends norms; companies' contribution to PM CARES Fund to qualify as CSR expenditure
The PM CARES Fund would be utilised to deal with any emergency or distress situation such as coronavirus outbreak.
Centre to bear expenses for first round of vaccination, jabs for 30 crore in first few months: PM Modi
"India has completed vaccination dry runs in almost every district, which is a massive achievement", said Modi during his interaction with state chief ministers.
COVID-19: Suspension of Railway services to be extended till April 14
After Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement of a 21 day lockdown across the country, the Indian Railways announced that its suspension of all passenger services will continue till April 14.
India taking lead role to bolster cooperation among South Asian nations to reduce disasters: MoS MEA
He also said the Coalition on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) formed last year will conduct country-specific and global activities, and also serve as a platform for facilitating investment in disaster-resilient infrastructure systems.
It was wrong to impose lockdown suddenly: Uddhav Thackeray
Amid the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra, Uddhav Thackeray also said there was a need to be extra cautious during the upcoming monsoon.
Cyclone Amphan: PM Modi announces interim relief of Rs 1,000 crore to West Bengal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an advance interim assistance of Rs 1,000 crore for cyclone-hit West Bengal on Friday.
Migrants: Maharashtra minister shares news clip on train service
More than 1,000 migrant workers gathered in Bandra demanding transport arrangements to go back to their native places, hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced extension of the coronavirus-enforced lockdown till May 3.
Extension of lockdown necessary step in view of COVID-19 threat: Omar Abdullah
"The extension of lockdown till May 3 isn't something we all wanted but given the threat we face from COVID-19, it's a necessity. Let's do everything we can to cooperate with authorities to avoid a further extension in May," he tweeted.
Media & entertainment to emerge big job creator in post-Covid India: Thakur
It took 110 days for coronavirus infections in the country to reach the 1 lakh mark
Atma nirbhar Bharat call to help country capitalise on its inherent strengths: Venkaiah Naidu
Speaking at the virtual launch of 'Elyments' mobile app, Naidu said the "atma nirbhar Bharat" campaign was aimed at giving a new boost to the economic potential of the country by strengthening infrastructure, using modern technologies, enriching human resource, and creating robust supply chains.
Implementation of lockdown, reopening of livelihood kept MHA busy in 2020
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) got involved in a slugfest with Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal over the state's law-and-order situation in the wake of an attack on the convoy of BJP president J P Nadda in the state.
Over 180 cases registered, 5,103 people detained for violating lockdown orders: Delhi police
According to the data shared by Delhi police, 183 cases were registered under section 188 (for disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant) of the Indian Penal Code till 5pm.
Govt asks people to cultivate new habits during 21-day lockout
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a 21-day lockdown for the entire country on Tuesday.
Pre-budget recap: Summing up Modi govt's Atmanirbhar stimulus
As the PM puts it: Atmanirbhar Bharat aims to make in India not just for India, but for the world.
Keeping the stock market open amid lockdown was the best decision: BSE chief
The stock market rebounded sharply from the lows seen in March, thanks to a gush of liquidity, entry of new investors and firm global markets.
India's recovery to take time after economy shrinks 24% in June quarter
Consumer spending, private investments and exports all collapsed during the world's strictest lockdown imposed in late March to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and India - the world's fastest-growing large economy until a few years ago - now looks to be headed for its first full-year contraction since 1980.
India criticises Pakistan PM for offer on cash transfer programme
"Pakistan is better known for making cash transfers to bank accounts outside the country rather than giving to its own people. Clearly, Imran Khan needs a new set of advisers and better information," MEA Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said during an online media briefing.
Assam is all set to ease lockdown from April 1
Assam cabinet which held its meeting on Monday announced a COVID-19 package which decided to allow agriculture and farming activity with necessary protection from April 1 onwards.
Maharashtra govt keeps circle rates unchanged for FY21
Recently, former chief minister Devendra Fadnavis had also suggested a 40 per cent reduction in the ready reckoner rates. To curb the spread of the deadly coronavirus, chief minister Uddhav Thackeray had imposed partial lockdown in Maharashtra from March 18 itself.Later PM Modi announced a nation-wide lockdown from March 25 which has now been extended till May 31.
RE projects to get extension of time: MNRE Secretary
The MNRE Secretary also accepted that the spread of coronavirus has not only disrupted the supply chain of components used in Renewable Energy projects but also has impacted the availability of workforce.
17 states earmarking hospitals for dedicated treatment of COVID-19 patients: Health Ministry
Briefing the press on the coronavirus situation, Health Ministry joint secretary Lav Agarwal said, "There is still no hard evidence to say there has been community transmission of coronavirus in India." Agarwal said.
RBI enhances repo auction amount to Rs 50,000 crore from Rs 25,000 crore
Such enhancement is likely to cushion some of the impact of disruptions caused by Covid-19.
One checkpost too many, F&B and agri firms seek PMO pass
Food and beverage makers, agri-product companies, ingredient sellers and their packaging partners escalated their concerns over supply disruptions to the PM's Office on Wednesday, a day after PM Modi announced a 21-day national lockdown to contain the spread of Covid-19.
Big Bazaar shares its new doorstep delivery plan for lockdown period
The services will be available in Mumbai, along with Delhi NCR, parts of Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Punjab. In a series of tweets, Big Bazaar shared phone numbers for different outlets where customers can call and place orders.
Clear instructions to authorities in states needed for smooth transport of essential items: HUL
"The government has rightly permitted food, vegetables, groceries and medicines to be excluded from the lockdown. However, clear instructions need to be provided to the enforcement authorities across states so that these essential items and the supply chain around it, is allowed to function," a company spokesperson said.
Stimulus package fails to involve banks as frontline warriors in economic revival: RBI's central board member
Satish Marathe shared a viewpoint from analysts at rating agency Crisil's research wing, which is sceptical about the near-term benefits of the package to make his point. He said the three-month moratorium offered for loan repayments announced by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is "not enough" and also listed out other expectations for the benefit of the banking sector.
PM Modi launches Transparent Taxation platform to benefit honest taxpayers
Three main features of the platform are faceless assessment, faceless appeal and tax payers' charter, the PM announced.
15 trustees in Ram Temple trust; one to be Dalit: Amit Shah
Amit Shah congratulated Modi "for such an unprecedented decision" that strengthens social harmony. The home minister said the trust will be independent to take every decision related to the temple and 67 acres of land will be transferred to it.
From Sachin Bansal's Twitter: 'If Covid lockdown happened in my childhood, my dad's business would have failed'
Sachin Bansal's hot take on the coronavirus lockdown.
Airlines may soon get nod to resume limited operations
“We are discussing restarting of operations,” said a senior government official, who requested anonymity. “It may happen during the current month itself, and the plan is not to extend it (the ban on flights) beyond the first week of June.”
Proposal for voluntary monthly contribution to PM-CARES by armed forces for 11 months cleared
According to an official note, the contribution to the Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM CARES) will start from May and will continue till March 2021.
'Ramayan' becomes most viewed entertainment programme globally, sets world record with 7.7 cr viewership
'Ramayan' concluded the rerun on April 18.
Please send us home, say 220 Indians stranded in Japan
A research scholar waiting to meet his newborn baby, a graduate worried about the job offer in Bangalore and a pregnant woman whose four-day work trip now stretches interminably are among the at least 220 Indians stranded in Japan.
Centre asks states, UTs to strictly comply with COVID-19 lockdown guidelines, not dilute them
In a communication to chief secretaries of state governments and Union Territory administrations, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla said some states and UTs are issuing orders allowing activities which have not been allowed as per the guidelines issued by the home ministry under the Disaster Management Act, 2005.
IPL 2020 postponed indefinitely due to coronavirus: BCCI
The IPL was scheduled to begin from March 29, but the tournament had to be postponed until April 15 due to the coronavirus pandemic. At the time of BCCI's announcement, the Central government had also suspended all visas to India till April 15 as part of measures to contain the spread of the pandemic.
Assam withdraws liquor sale order after Centre's guidelines on extended lockdown
In the consolidated guidelines issued by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, no relaxation has been given to liquor manufacturing or retail sales, which was allowed in Assam from Monday by the state Excise Department. The department issued an order this evening asking all deputy commissioners to close liquor shops, wholesale warehouses, bottling plants, distilleries and breweries indefinitely.
Amit Shah speaks to Maharashtra CM on gathering of migrant workers at Bandra
"The home minister spoke to the Maharashtra chief minister and expressed concern over the large gathering of people in Mumbai's Bandra area," a home ministry official said. Shah also offered his full support to the Maharashtra government in dealing with the situation, the official said.
Aaditya Thackeray blames centre for protest by migrant workers
Thackeray said feedback from all migrant labour camps is similar - that these workers want to go back to their native places.
WHO lauds India's "tough and timely" anti-corona actions
WHO's comments came after prime minister Narendra Modi announced the extension of current lockdown till May 3. The PM said the implementation of the lockdown will be strictly ensured in coming days to ensure that the virus does not spread to new areas
Lockdown may be lifted in phases: Maharashtra health minister
Health Minister Rajesh Tope urged people to observe strict discipline so that the number of cases goes down, which will then pave the way for lifting of the lockdown. He, however, said that the lockdown will be lifted in phases whenever it is done, so that "not all the people can be allowed to come on to the streets at one go".
