AgustaWestland raised to divert attention from demonetisation: Congress

India, Indonesia sign three agreements

<p>India and Indonesia on Monday signed three agreements following delegation-level talks here headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting Indonesian President Joko Widodo. “Agreements that advance a strategic partnership. PM @narendramodi & Prez @jokowi witness exchange of agreements in three different fields,” External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup tweeted. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) […]</p>

Demonetisation has killed 95 people, says Mamata

<p>West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the reported deaths of 95 people across the country after the November 8 demonetisation. “How many more lives will be lost for Modi babu,” Banerjee posed on Twitter. The Trinamool Congress leader was alluding to a compiled list of 95 people […]</p>

‘Putin wanted revenge on Hillary Clinton’

<p>A former US envoy has said that Russian President Vladimir Putin wanted “revenge” on Democrat Hillary Clinton while discussing Russias alleged interference in the 2016 election. “Let’s remember that Vladimir Putin thinks she interfered in his election in 2011, and has said as much publicly, and I’ve heard him talk about it privately,” said Michael […]</p>

PM Modi welcomes Indonesian President Widodo

<p>Indonesian President Joko Widodo, who is on a two-day state visit to India from Monday, was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of the Rashtrapati Bhawan here. “Beginning the week with Indonesia. President Joko Widodo receives ceremonial honours at Rashtrapati Bhavan,” Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Vikas Swarup tweeted with photographs. The Indonesian President […]</p>

Modi releases book on Rashtrapati Bhavan

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi released “Rashtrapati Bhavan: From Raj to Swaraj” and presented the first copy of the book to President Pranab Mukherjee. Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister conveyed his best wishes to Mukherjee who on the day turned 81. “Rashtrapati Bhavan: From Raj to Swaraj” is a book for children and recreates […]</p>

Will end 'gundaraj' in UP if voted to power, says Modi

Mahila Congress President likens Modi to Tughlaq

<p>Likening Prime Minister Narendra Modi to emperor Mohammad bin Tughlaq, All India Mahila Congress President Shobha Ojha on Saturday said that a lot of “common people” were put to hardship due to a string of decisions taken by the Prime Minister in the course of demonetisation. “Our Tughlaq Modi ji has been issuing new orders […]</p>

Will Modi’s popularity save him when the votes are counted?

<p>A month into the demonetisation drive, there cannot but be a sense of worry in government circles about the unchanging ground realities with no sign of the long queues before banks and ATMs shortening any time soon. A more effective opposition would have had a field day in pillorying Narendra Modi. But, first, it is […]</p>

No special treatment for Gujarat from centre : Bhupendrasinh Chudasama

<p>“Equal importance to all states” and “never interferes in states affairs” says Bhupendrasinh Chudasama. Refuting West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s allegation that the Narendra Modi-led central government was encroaching on states’ autonomy, a Gujarat minister on Friday said it gives “equal importance to all states” and “never interferes in states affairs”. “I have been working […]</p>