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Shekhar Gupta: It's Modi vs economy

The struggling economy is Narendra Modi's biggest challenge. He could defy it and continue to rise spectacularly, or fix it miraculously and do even better

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to award PM Modi for Swachh Bharat campaign

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be awarded by the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation for the Swachh Bharat campaign, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Monday. The minister of state in the Prime Minister's Office said the award will be given to Modi when he visits the United States this month. "Sh @narendramodi to receive award from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for #SwachhBharatAbhiyaan during his visit to the United States," Singh tweeted. He said the award is another moment of pride for every Indian as the prime minister's "diligent and innovative initiatives bring laurels from across the world". Modi had launched the Swachh Bharat Mission on October 2, 2014, as a national movement. The campaign aims to achieve the vision of a 'Clean India' by October 2 this year to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

Govt to set up over 12,000 Ayush centres; 4k to be opened this year: PM

PM Modi said this will remove silos in the area of Ayush

President Kovind, PM Modi extend greetings to nation on Eid al-Adha

President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Monday extended their greetings to the citizens of the country on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, also known as Bakri Eid."Eid Mubarak to all fellow citizens, especially to our Muslim brothers & sisters in India and abroad. Idu'I Zuha symbolizes love, fraternity and service to humanity. Let us commit ourselves to these universal values that represent our composite culture," President tweeted.In his message, the Prime Minister said he hopes that Eid promotes the spirit of peace and happiness in society."My best wishes on the occasion of Eid al-Adha. I hope it furthers the spirit of peace and happiness in our society. Eid Mubarak!" he tweeted.Naidu said that the festival inspires feelings of brotherhood, compassion and unity."I extend my warm greetings to the people of our country on the auspicious occasion of 'Id-ul-Zuha' The festival is an ode to the virtues of devotion, faith and ...

Top events of the day: PM to address nation, IMA strike, Ind vs WI and more

From IMA planning to withdraw services to Kia Motors launching its 'Made In India' car, Business Standard brings you the top events that are likely to make headlines today

Sushma Swaraj cremated with full state honours; PM, other leaders bid adieu

The body of the former minister, wrapped in a tricolour, was brought to the crematorium in the afternoon from the BJP headquarters

Tiger population rose to 2,967 from 2,226 in 2014, says PM Modi

PM Modi released the results of the fourth cycle of All India Tiger Estimation at his official residence in New Delhi

'Let your thoughts be heard', PM Modi invites suggestions for I-Day speech

'I am delighted to invite you all to share your valuable inputs for my speech on 15th August', PM Modi tweeted

Govt will bring bigger opportunity for transformation in next 5 years: PM

Modi interacts with economists and India Inc chiefs ahead of the Budget

Opposition to talk economy, unemployment at PM meet on Wednesday

At the meeting, Left parties would suggest the revival of the economy requires growth of domestic demand through increased public investments

PM Modi heads home on concluding first foreign trip after election

Modi left for home after an 'immensely fruitful' day-long visit to Sri Lanka where he held talks with top Lankan officials and discussed ways to strengthen the bilateral ties with the island nation

Modi second most followed politician after Obama on social media: Report

Congress party President Rahul Gandhi has accumulated 12 million followers on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

UAE awards PM Modi its top civilian honour for giving boost to ties

The award comes in appreciation of Modi's role in consolidating the long-standing friendship and joint strategic cooperation between the two countries

PM Modi lauds Isro for 'historic leap' on successful launch of Emisat

India's Emisat satellite and 28 foreign nano satellites were Monday successfully launched on board Isro's PSLV

Modi slams Cong's handling of terror attacks, says India follows new policy

Addressing a public meeting in Greater Noida, Modi said the "corrupt" are opposing and abusing him in order to get votes

PM launches integrated command, control centres in five northeast cities

Smart City Command and Control Centres use digital technology to integrate different service networks

'Made in Amethi' AK-203 rifles to help troops fight terror, says PM Modi

PM accused the Congress-led UPA government of not only delaying the AK-203 rifles' manufacturing project but also sabotaging the Rafale deal

PM Modi donates Rs 1.4 crore Seoul Peace Prize money to Namami Gange fund

Expressing his gratitude after receiving the prize, Modi said, "I believe that this award belongs not to me but to the people of India"

India, South Korea sign 7 pacts to enhance cooperation in infra, start-ups

The memorandum of understandings were signed after the two leaders held "constructive" talks on enhancing bilateral cooperation in a number of areas

PM Modi, S Korea's Moon Jae-in hold talks on trade, defence and security

Primer Minister Narendra Modi and South Korean President Moon Jae-in held constructive talks on Friday on enhancing bilateral cooperation in key areas including trade, investment, defence and security. Modi, who is on a two-day visit to South Korea to strengthen India's strategic ties with the country, was accorded an official reception at the Blue House, the executive office and official residence of the South Korean President here. He also met First lady Kim Jung-sook. Addressing the media after the "productive talks" with President Moon, Prime Minister Modi said that South Korea is an important partner in India's economic transformation. Our trade and investment are growing, he said. PM @narendramodi & Korean President @moonriver365 held constructive talks on enhancing cooperation in trade & investment, defence & security, energy, space, Start-Ups and people-to-people exchanges, said Raveesh Kumar, spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs.