New guidelines allowing abortion till 24 weeks 'only in rare cases' may soon be issued
Section 5 of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act permits a termination after the mandated 20 weeks only if it is "immediately necessary" to save the life of the mother.
Aug 01, 2017, 10:32 AM IST
175 IAS officers get first posting in central govt departments
As many as 175 IAS officers of 2015 batch were on Monday given their first posting as Assistant Secretaries in different central government departments, excluding the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) for three months, beginning July 3.
Jun 27, 2017, 15:41 PM IST
NPA resolution: PMO to review progress on June 19
The Prime Minister's Office has called a meeting of senior officials of the ministries of finance and corporate affairs on Monday to review the progress in resolution of NPAs in the light of recent action taken by the Reserve Bank on stressed assets.
Jun 16, 2017, 18:51 PM IST
Sports Ministry writes to Prime Minister's Office, requests Bharat Ratna for hockey legend Dhyan Chand
Hockey legend Dhyan Chand helped India win three gold medals at the Olympics.
Jun 07, 2017, 18:31 PM IST
Netaji's kin demands SIT to unravel mystery behind his death
Grandnephew of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and Bengal BJP vice-president Chandra Kumar Bose has urged the Central Government to constitute a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to unravel the mystery behind the freedom fighter's demise.
Jun 04, 2017, 09:15 AM IST
IAS officer's death: Family writes to PMO; demands CBI probe
In his letter, Mayank said his brother, Anurag, was an honest officer and wanted to work for the betterment of the society.
May 20, 2017, 22:46 PM IST
Vinay Mohan Kwatra named new ambassador to France
Announcing his appointment, the External Affairs Ministry said Kwatra is expected to take up his assignment shortly.
May 11, 2017, 18:23 PM IST
All new vehicles must be fitted with toll tags from August
Toll tags will enable electronic payment at all toll plazas and ensure seamless movement at check posts.
May 04, 2017, 10:48 AM IST
PMO discusses ways to involve realty companies in PM housing scheme
Ways to involve private real estate developers in the government's ambitious 'Housing-for- all by 2022' programme was on Saturday discussed at a meeting in the Prime Minister's Office with focus on removing the "bottlenecks".
Apr 08, 2017, 19:58 PM IST
Newborn baby girl suffering from rare medical condition airlifted to Delhi hospital after PMO intervention
According to the doctors, the child was admitted to the hospital on Saturday evening.
Mar 06, 2017, 23:32 PM IST
Rose Valley scam: PMO denies giving instructions to CBI
In the Rose Valley scam case, the CBI has arrested Sudip Badyopadhyay and Tapas Pal, MPs of Trinamool Congress, which is in power in West Bengal.
Jan 16, 2017, 21:49 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi's office took Mulayam Singh into confidence before Indian Army's surgical strikes, claims SP MP Amar Singh
SP leader Amar Singh on Monday claimed that party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav was taken into confidence about the cross-border surgical strikes by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) before the operation was carried out.
Oct 10, 2016, 21:05 PM IST
Prime Minister's Office maintains no data about petitions personally read by PM Narendra Modi, reveals RTI response
The Prime Minister's Office does not maintain data about petitions from people which have been personally read by the Prime Minister as over 10 lakh complaints and petitions have flooded the top office between June 1, 2014 and January 31, 2016, an RTI response has shown.
Oct 10, 2016, 17:50 PM IST
Rafale deal closer to decision, sent to the Prime Minister's Office for final review
The multi-billion Euro deal for 36 Rafales moved a step closer to a decision as the file on the fighter jets has been sent to the PMO.
Sep 01, 2016, 22:10 PM IST
Niti Aayog suggests closure of 8 sick PSUs
Tasked by Prime Minister's Office to look into viability of sick state-run companies, government think-tank Niti Aayog has identified eight PSUs for closure after finding them unfit for revival.
Aug 07, 2016, 18:09 PM IST
PSU stake sale: Government to prioritize companies for strategic disinvestment on July 5
An inter-ministerial meeting of secretaries, on July 5, is likely to shortlist the loss-making and sick government companies for stake sale or closure, from the list of companies NITI Aayog submitted to the Prime Minister's Office in June.
Jul 03, 2016, 09:53 AM IST
PMO website now available in six regional languages
The website of the Prime Minister's Office (pmindia.gov.in) is now available in six more languages, apart from English and Hindi.
May 29, 2016, 13:23 PM IST
PMO backs Health Ministry on larger pictorial warnings on tobacco packs
Officials in the health ministry maintained it is "firm on anti-tobacco stand" as it is a matter of public interest.
Apr 05, 2016, 09:37 AM IST
50 declassified files relating to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose to be released online on Tuesday
The second batch of 50 declassified files relating to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose will be released online by Dr. Mahesh Sharma, Minister of State for Culture and Tourism (independent charge) and Civil Aviation, at 3:30 pm on March 29 on web portal www.netajipapers.gov.in.
Mar 28, 2016, 23:31 PM IST
Unbelievable facts about PM Narendra Modi's wealth
Prime Minister Narendra Modi does not seem to keep much cash in hand even as his total assets have gone up to Rs 1.41 crore -- largely due to a residential property that has appreciated by more than 25 times since purchase over 13 years ago.
Feb 01, 2016, 16:56 PM IST
