PM cautions against complacency in COVID-19 fight; directs full preparedness for vaccine distribution

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NEW DELHI: Calling for full preparedness to ensure speedy access to COVID-19 vaccines for every citizen, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday suggested developing a vaccine delivery system on the lines of conduct of polls and disaster management while involving all levels of government and citizen groups. Chairing a meeting to review the COVID-19 pandemic … Read more

PM Modi’s ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ important initiative: International Monetary Fund

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Washington: Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s call for an “Aatmanirbhar Bharat” (self-reliant India) is an important initiative, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Thursday. “The economic package under this self-reliant India initiative, which was announced in the aftermath of the coronavirus shock, has supported the Indian economy and mitigated significant downside risks, so we do … Read more

Ayushmann Khurrana joins PM Modi, Shaheen Bagh ‘dadi’ Bilkis in TIME’s 100 Most Influential People Of 2020 list

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Actor Ayushmann Khurrana is the only Indian film star to feature in TIME magazine’s 100 Most Influential People Of 2020 list. The 36-year-old ‘Andhadhun’ actor features alongside international stars like Oscar-winner Bong Joon Ho, ‘Fleabag’ icon Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and The Weeknd among others in the artists category. Others Indians on the list include Prime Minister … Read more

Covid-19: PM Modi likely to hold next review meet with chief ministers on Wednesday

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The Prime Minister had held his last review meet on August 11. As the coronavirus cases continue to spike up in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to have another round of review meetings with the state chief ministers. PTI reports that the Prime Minister is likely to chair the next review meeting … Read more

Sena questions Modi govt’s policies, praises Vajpayee-era NDA

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Mumbai: The Shiv Sena on Saturday questioned the Modi government’s policies on economy, trade and agriculture, and alleged that it was moving towards privatisation of airports, Air India and railways and giving the control of farmers’ lives to traders and private players. The party also alleged that the Centre introduced Bills on agriculture “without consulting” … Read more

Covid-19: Serum gets DCGI nod to restart vaccine trials

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Serum is partnering AstraZeneca to carry out trials and manufacture the Oxford University’s Covid-19 vaccine doses in India. The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has granted permission to the Serum Institute of India, a Pune-based vaccine maker, to resume the Covid-19 Phase 2 and Phase 3 clinical trials in India. Serum Institute received the … Read more

A morning at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg: PM Modi greets and feeds colourful, dancing visitors

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In a 1.47 minute long video, the Prime Minister has shared a glimpse of his residence and how big and small peacocks keep flocking 7 Lok Kalyan Marg. PM with peacocks! Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday took to Instagram and posted a video of him feeding peacocks at his residence. In a 1.47 minute … Read more

PM Modi to launch National Digital Health Mission and a unique identity number

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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to launch the National Digital Health Mission and a unique identity number on the Independence Day with special focus on healthcare amid the Covid-19 outbreak. As first reported by ET on August 1, Modi is likely to unveil a national digital health ecosystem which would digitise personal … Read more

View: PM Modi, Ayodhya and Lord Ram

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Amazing and completely unbelievable visuals from Ayodhya today. For the first time in living memory and probably for the first time ever, the prime minister of this nation is participating in Vedic chanting and rituals telecast live all around the world to lay the foundation stone for the grand Ram temple. We have seen leaders … Read more