Amid cabinet expansion buzz, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with top ministers and BJP chief JP Nadda, which was scheduled for 5 PM, has been cancelled, sources have said. A discussion on performance of ministers and proposals on future schemes was believed to be the agenda of the meeting. Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Finance Minister Nirmala… Continue reading "PM’s meeting with Ministers cancelled"
Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the Indian contingent ahead of Tokyo Olympics. In his message on Olympic Day PM Modi wrote: “Wishing the very best to our contingent, which consists of our finest athletes.” The Prime Minister also greeted all sportspersons who represented India in various Olympic games earlier. “Appreciate all those who have represented India in various Olympics over the years. Our… Continue reading "Modi greets Indian contigent ahead of Tokyo Olympics"
Tamilnadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday said he has requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to provide additional doses of COVID-19 vaccine to the state and cancel the Centre’s preliminary nod for Mekedatu dam in Karnataka. On his maiden visit to the national capital after assuming office as Chief Minister last month, MK Stalin urged PM Modi to grant citizenship… Continue reading "Stalin meets Modi, presents memorandum with 25 demands"
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Shri Himanta Biswa Sarma and other Ministers on taking oath in Assam. In a tweet, The Prime Minister said: “Congratulations to @himantabiswa Ji and the other Ministers who took oath today. I am confident this team will add momentum to the development journey of Assam and fulfil aspirations of the people.” Shri… Continue reading "PM congratulates Shri Himanta Biswa Sarma on taking oath as Assam CM"
Prime Minister Narendra Modi dialed the Governor of West Bengal to discuss the political violence in the state and deteriorating law and order situation following the counting of votes. At least 12 people had died in the post-poll violence — a figure that may be higher than the number of those killed during the month-long election.The Union home ministry has… Continue reading "Prime Minister calls Bengal Governor over Bengal violence"
Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami has requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to send 20 lakh doses of vaccine for the state to ensure that the vaccination drive is not affected. In a letter to the Prime Minister, a copy of which was released to media, he said that the state had administered 47.31 lakh doses of vaccine and is expected… Continue reading "TN CM requests PM to send 20 lakh doses of vaccine"
Prime Minister Narendra Modi cancelled his visit to Bengal today to campaign for the ongoing state election citing urgent meetings to review the Covid situation in the country. Home Minister Amit Shah also cut short his campaign, cancelling two of his three Bengal meetings to return to Delhi for a meeting on Covid. According to the BJP, all its top… Continue reading "Modi to hold urgent meeting to review Covid situation"
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the second wave of the coronavirus had hit India like a storm but appealed to states to use lockdowns only as the last resort. He also stressed on self-discipline to fight the infection, urging people to step out only if necessary. “In a situation like today, we have to save the country from a lockdown.… Continue reading "Modi appealed States to use lockdown as last resort"
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s condition remains stable a day after he was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) with fever. The 88-year-old is being given the best possible medical care, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said today. The veteran Congress leader was admitted at around 5 pm yesterday and administered a Covid test. He has… Continue reading "Manmohan Singh stable: Union Health Minister"
Vaccinations will be opened to all above 18 from May 1, the government on Tuesday announced after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a series of meetings over India’s response to record daily surges in Covid cases. All adults can get Covid shots and states can buy doses directly from vaccine-makers in the “liberalised and accelerated Phase 3 strategy of COVID-19… Continue reading "Government announces vaccination for all above 18"