Posts tagged with "Narendra Modi"

Behind Modi-Obama bonhomie, is a very transactional India-US relationship

Behind Modi-Obama bonhomie, is a very transactional India-US relationship
When US president Barack Obama exits the White House in January, he will leave behind a foreign policy landscape that has more craters in it than a road in Mumbai after a particularly powerful monsoon season. There will be global challenges that will keep his successor up all night, instead of just dreading the 3 am phone call. But as Obama cedes the Oval Office, there will also be the legacy of a relationship with India that is on a high, building... 

Irom Sharmila and Narendra Modi: Manipur, Kashmir and a study in contrast

Irom Sharmila and Narendra Modi: Manipur, Kashmir and a study in contrast
File images of Irom Sharmila and PM Narendra Modi. Within hours of each other, two significant images unfolded on television screen this Tuesday; images that captured the colliding narratives defining Indian politics and society today. One image was of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and the other, of Gandhian activist Irom Sharmila. The two personalities represent studies in contrast — not merely in how they carry themselves, but also in how they... 

Anandiben Patel’s resignation: Is the Bharatiya Janata Party in trouble in Gujarat?

Anandiben Patel’s resignation: Is the Bharatiya Janata Party in trouble in Gujarat?
The question is being asked because its chief minister, handpicked by Narendra Modi, is stepping down. The short answer is: no, and I’ll explain why in a moment. But first, let’s speculate on the reasons why Anandiben Patel is going. First: The all-must-retire-at-75 rule is not applicable to Kalraj Mishra. It is true that he may be asked to go after the Uttar Pradesh elections, but till then he is important. So it should be accepted... 

Kudankulam is safest nuclear plant in the world, says Russian official

Kudankulam is safest nuclear plant in the world, says Russian official
File image of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant. After numerous protests and fears in a post-Fukushima world, the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNPP) attained criticality last month. And now, reports are emerging that the plant is ‘the safest in the world’. Vladimir Angelov, a Russian nuclear industry official claimed that the Kudankulam plant is the first in the world to have implemented all the requisite post-Fukushima safety measures... 

Exclusive: Intelligence agencies warn of drone attack at Red Fort on Independence Day

Exclusive: Intelligence agencies warn of drone attack at Red Fort on Independence Day
The Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) together with the ISI are planning an attack on the Red Fort. Prime Minister Narendra Modi after his address during the Independence Day function at the historic Red Fort in New Delhi last year. Intelligence agencies have warned of a drone attack on the Red Fort during the prime minister’s speech on Independence Day by terrorists this year. In a high-level security meeting by the PM’s security... 

Modi’s GST hopes will die quick death: In Parliament, BJP must think before upping ante against Congress

Modi’s GST hopes will die quick death: In Parliament, BJP must think before upping ante against Congress
Union Finance Minister, Arun Jaitley’s meeting today (Monday), with state finance ministers on the passage of Goods and Services Tax (GST) is crucial for the BJP to iron out the remaining differences with the Congress party, but doesn’t seem to be the last hurdle in the race. This is because, over the weekend, the political course in the capital has seemingly taken a turn and bad politics yet again seem to trample good economics. The reference... 

PM Narendra Modi to Launch Work in 20 Smart Cities on Saturday

PM Narendra Modi to Launch Work in 20 Smart Cities on Saturday
Execution of works in 20 smart cities will kick-start from June 25 with Prime Minister Narendra Modi launching 14 projects in Pune, while 69 others will commence in other parts of the country entailing a total cost of Rs. 1,770 crores. PM Narendra Modi. Marking the first anniversary of the announcement of the government’s flagship programme, Modi will launch the ‘Smart City Mission’ projects from Pune’s 5,000-capacity Shiv... 

Narendra Modi in Gorakhpur: PM may rely on ‘development’ to heal Dalit anger

Narendra Modi in Gorakhpur: PM may rely on ‘development’ to heal Dalit anger
At the receiving end of unprecedented, vociferous Dalit angst and attempts by various political forces to mobilise and exploit that anger, a nervous and edgy BJP has launched a desperate firefight. Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Gorakhpur on Friday. Although Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Friday rally in Gorakhpur — one of the most important seats in eastern Uttar Pradesh with over 160 Assembly segments — was scheduled well in advance,... 

PM Modi holds talks with Tanzanian President John Pombe Joseph Magufuli

PM Modi holds talks with Tanzanian President John Pombe Joseph Magufuli
Dar-es-Salaam: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held talks with Tanzanian President John Pombe Joseph Magufuli on a wide range of issues aimed at boosting ties in the African continent, particularly in the economic sphere. PM Narendra Modi. The Prime Minister was accorded a ceremonial welcome when he arrived at the State House. “A ceremonial welcome, the East African way. PM’s Tanzania engagements begin at the State House in Dar-es-Salaam,”... 

Modi in Africa: PM meets South African alumni of Indian institutions

Modi in Africa: PM meets South African alumni of Indian institutions
Durban: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday interacted with a group of South African alumni who studied in various Indian institutions under Indian government programmes. “Co-partners in the knowledge revolution. PM interacts with a group of South African Alumni of Indian institutions,” External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup tweeted along with pictures. PM interacts with a group of South African Alumni of Indian institutions... 
 
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