MP's father had to wait for 15 years to buy a car: PM Modi lambasts ‘licence raj’ of Cong era

IANS | February 6, 2025 8:19 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday cited two instances of previous Congress governments to shed light on the red-tapism and the counter-productive laws that prevented the economy from taking wings, as unlike under the NDA government when the economy was unshackled from decades-old clutches and restraints.

India's defence modernisation gets boost with Rs 10,147 crore rocket procurement deals

IANS | February 6, 2025 8:12 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) In an important move aimed at strengthening India's defence capabilities and achieving the vision of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat,' the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed contracts worth a total of Rs 10,147 crore with three prominent Indian companies: the Economic Explosives Ltd (EEL), Munitions India Ltd (MIL), and Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL).

BJP likely to sweep Delhi with 45-55 seats, rout for AAP with 15-25: Axis My India Exit poll

IANS | February 6, 2025 7:56 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is headed for a stellar show with a thumping victory in 45-55 seats while the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is slated for its worst performance with a win of 15-25 seats in the Delhi Assembly elections, predicted Axis My India in its Exit Poll.

Ayushman Arogya Mandirs in Gujarat's Narmada district shine with impressive NQAS certificates

IANS | February 6, 2025 7:53 PM

Narmada, Feb 6 (IANS) In an impressive achievement, the Ayushman Arogya Mandirs in Gujarat’s Narmada district have earned a total of 2 national-level and 37 state-level National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) certificates in just 10 months, underscoring the district’s growing commitment to providing top-notch healthcare services.

PM Modi denounces 'Hindu Rate of Growth'; calls it an insult to society due to 'Shahi Parivar' failures

IANS | February 6, 2025 7:17 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Replying to the debate on the Motion of Thanks to President’s address in Rajya Sabha on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shed light on the historical economic challenges faced by India under the policies of the Congress government, specifically during the era of the 'license raj.'

Govt ended licence raj of Congress to usher in digital revolution: PM Modi

IANS | February 6, 2025 6:22 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Taking credit for ending licence-permit raj promoted by the Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday highlighted his government's pro-active decisions and action for the digital revolution in the country.

Devotees praise Adani Group for exceptional services at Mahakumbh in Prayagraj

IANS | February 6, 2025 5:46 PM

Prayagraj, Feb 6 (IANS) As Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj continues attracting millions of pilgrims to the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers, a wave of gratitude is sweeping through the crowd.

PM Modi cites ‘ban’ on cinestars Dev Anand, Kishore Kumar to rip into Congress

IANS | February 6, 2025 5:25 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched a no-holds-barred attack on the Congress party, tearing into it over multiple issues ranging from crushing the Constitution, keeping the country backwards and also censuring many film personalities for merely expressing dissent against the then political dispensations.

Chorus grows for UCC in Uttar Pradesh, Minister and MPs from the state rally support

IANS | February 6, 2025 3:18 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) With Gujarat government forming a committee to study the modalities for drafting and implementing a law on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), many Parliamentarians from Uttar Pradesh have welcomed the move and are also rallying support for a similar legislation in their state.

Not new procedure, been in place since 2009: EAM Jaishankar on deportation row

IANS | February 6, 2025 2:49 PM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday that there has been "no change from the past procedure" in the deportation of illegal immigrants by the United States, emphasizing that the process is "not a new one".

Politics

MP's father had to wait for 15 years to buy a car: PM Modi lambasts ‘licence raj’ of Cong era

India's defence modernisation gets boost with Rs 10,147 crore rocket procurement deals

BJP likely to sweep Delhi with 45-55 seats, rout for AAP with 15-25: Axis My India Exit poll

Ayushman Arogya Mandirs in Gujarat's Narmada district shine with impressive NQAS certificates

PM Modi denounces 'Hindu Rate of Growth'; calls it an insult to society due to 'Shahi Parivar' failures

Govt ended licence raj of Congress to usher in digital revolution: PM Modi

Devotees praise Adani Group for exceptional services at Mahakumbh in Prayagraj

PM Modi cites ‘ban’ on cinestars Dev Anand, Kishore Kumar to rip into Congress

Chorus grows for UCC in Uttar Pradesh, Minister and MPs from the state rally support

Not new procedure, been in place since 2009: EAM Jaishankar on deportation row

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