Profiles of four ministers promoted in Modi govt
PM Modi has promoted four ministers on Sunday in a Cabinet reshuffle for their exceptional work.
Sep 03, 2017, 21:23 PM IST
Decision to raise OBC 'creamy layer' income cap will give more power to poor: Ram Vilas Paswan
Centre on Wednesday raised the 'creamy layer' income cap in the OBC category.
Aug 24, 2017, 01:12 AM IST
Govt raises 'creamy layer' income cap among OBCs to Rs 8 lakh per annum
Arun Jaitley said on Wednesday that OBC families earning up to Rs 8 lakh per annum will not be considered in the creamy layer.
Aug 23, 2017, 18:56 PM IST
Modi govt to gift Rs 51K to Muslim girls who complete graduation
To push for higher education, the Modi government is likely to gift Rs 51,000 as a wedding present to Muslim women who have graduate degrees. The initiative has been designated as Shaadi Shagun.
Aug 07, 2017, 19:15 PM IST
Center takes action to deal with issue of child pornography
The Central Govt told the Supreme Court that it has taken steps to deal with the issue of child pornography. Around 3,500 websites hosting such content have been blocked last month.
Jul 14, 2017, 16:37 PM IST
Govt objects to lawyer saying India becoming 'totalitarian'
The high-voltage hearing before a bench headed by Justice J Chelameswar saw Attorney General K K Venugopal strongly objecting to the use of these phrases by senior counsel Shyam Divan who appeared for those having reservations over the policy relating to the unique identification scheme.
Jul 07, 2017, 18:09 PM IST
Govt to come out with no-fly list norms next month to rein in unruly passengers
The ministry has already prepared the draft rules for a 'national no-fly list' for domestic carriers, and under which the flying ban could extend from at least three months to an indefinite period, PTI reported.
Jun 18, 2017, 17:57 PM IST
Modi govt to conduct countrywide survey of financial condition of farmers
This segment of Midcap Bazaar brings to you exclusive news about a survey which will be conducted by Union govt in the starting of next year probably.
Jun 13, 2017, 16:07 PM IST
Don't want a second term: AG Mukul Rohatgi to Modi govt
Rohatgi told PTI that he had written to the government last month conveying his wish to discontinue as Attorney General and return to private practice.
Jun 11, 2017, 23:40 PM IST
Govt open to suggestions on cattle slaughter notification, not viewing it as prestige issue: Union minister Harsh Vardhan
The purpose behind the notification was not to influence people's food habits, affect slaughter business or to harm any particular group, the minister said.
Jun 04, 2017, 20:51 PM IST
Will fight President poll if govt fails to come up with acceptable consensus candidate: Opp
Leaders of 17 parties came together at a luncheon hosted by Congress chief Sonia Gandhi on a day when the Modi government celebrated its third anniversary today but the absence of JD(U) stalwart and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar set off speculation.
May 26, 2017, 22:43 PM IST
ICJ verdict 'big achievement' of Modi govt, Cong to blame for 'Kashmir problem': Shah
Shah welcomed the International Court of Justice (ICJ) order, which stayed the execution of former Indian Naval officer Kulbhushan Jadhav, and said that it is "a very big achievement" for the government.
May 20, 2017, 18:56 PM IST
61% people satisfied with Modi govt's three years, want faster progress in key areas: Survey
Sixty-one percent of some 200,000 citizens surveyed across the country say they are satisfied with the performance of the Narendra Modi government.
May 16, 2017, 18:19 PM IST
Modi govt created atmosphere of trust among minorities without appeasement: Naqvi
The comments by the Minister of State for Minority Affairs come against the backdrop of often-levelled allegation that an "atmosphere of fear" is prevailing among minorities under the present BJP-led dispensation.
May 11, 2017, 19:55 PM IST
Indo-Israel ties more visible under Modi govt: Israel
Israel said on Sunday that India's policy of not having a "zero-sum game" while dealing with Israel and the Arab countries has sent a strong message.
Apr 23, 2017, 14:24 PM IST
Modi govt's policies revolutionary, for first time people rejected religious identities: BJP resolution
For the first time people are voting for development instead of caste and religious identities, the party claimed, as it cited its massive win in Uttar Pradesh and rise in Manipur to make its point.
Apr 16, 2017, 21:38 PM IST
Now, AMU students' union demands complete ban on cow slaughter, says will support Modi govt
In a major development on cow slaughter controversy, AMU students' union has come forward to express what they feel.
Apr 12, 2017, 17:39 PM IST
Third anniversary of Modi govt: Ministers asked to submit achievements
The Modi government, ahead of its third anniversary in power, has asked all ministers to submit their five major achievements.
Apr 09, 2017, 15:34 PM IST
Modi govt gives nod to new commission for socially, educationally backward; NCBC dissolved
Bill to provide constitutional status to NSEBC will be introduced in Parliament.
Mar 23, 2017, 18:35 PM IST
Ceasefire violations by Pakistan have come down after surgical strikes by India: Modi government in Parliament
The Narendra Modi government on Wednesday said that ceasefire violations by Pakistan and casualties on the Indian side of the Line of Control and the international border have come down after the surgical strikes by India.
Mar 22, 2017, 16:48 PM IST
