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February 20, 2025 3:05 PM

PM Modi attends NDA Chief Ministers’ meeting in Delhi after Rekha Gupta’s swearing-In

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the Imperial Hotel in the national capital on Thursday to chair a crucial meeting with Chief Ministers from states governed by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). The high-level gathering comes just hours after the swearing-in of Delhi's newly elected Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and her cabinet. Union Home Minister Amit Shah was among the first senior leaders to reach the venue, followed by BJP National President JP Nadda and Rajasthan Chief Minister B...

January 31, 2025 1:48 PM

Union Budget 2025-26 set to be blueprint for Modi government’s reform agenda: report

As the first full-year budget of the NDA's third term, the Union Budget 2025-26 is expected to chart a path for structural reforms and strategic policy shifts, prioritizing long-term growth over mere fiscal balancing, according to a report from Motilal Oswal Financial Services. The report highlights how, over the past decade, the NDA government has shifted from a 'consumption push' to a supply-side reform approach. Key reforms, including the introduction of GST, digitization, financial inclusi...

January 27, 2025 4:09 PM

Joint Parliamentary Committee clears Waqf Amendment Bill with 14 amendments

The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf Amendment Bill approved the draft on Monday, incorporating 14 amendments proposed by members of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA). JPC Chairperson Jagdambika Pal confirmed that the amendments were adopted through a majority vote, with 16 members supporting the changes and 10 opposing them. "44 amendments were discussed clause by clause. After six months of detailed discussions, we sought amendments from all members. This was our ...

November 28, 2024 1:40 PM

BJP-led NDA’s resounding assembly election wins to push economic reforms

The recent state assembly election victories have further consolidated the position of BJP-led NDA which will provide much-needed stability and resolve to push for economic reforms, according to a report on Thursday. The results of recent state/Bye-elections in Maharashtra, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar have bolstered the position of ruling NDA, said the report by PL Capital - Prabhudas Lilladher. This will help policy continuity towards major reforms across the spectrum in the country. Wi...

September 16, 2024 6:08 PM

“Understand pain of people who lost despite constantly spreading lies”: PM Modi in Lok Sabha

In a speech to the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi defended his government's record and took aim at the opposition INDIA bloc, suggesting they were spreading "lies" despite their recent electoral defeat. Responding to the debate on the motion of thanks to the President's Address, PM Modi asserted that the people had endorsed the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) by electing it for a third consecutive term. He claimed this victory was a testament to the government's z...

September 16, 2024 6:08 PM

PM Modi arrives in Parliament for NDA parliamentary party meeting

Ahead of the proceedings of the Parliament Session on Tuesday, MPs from the National Democratic Alliance converged for a meeting in Parliament premises. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP National President JP Nadda along with Union Ministers and other MPS were seen arriving for the meeting this morning. The NDA's parliamentary party meeting is being held at GMC Balayogi Auditorium of the Parliament Library Building (PLB). Various NDA leaders including Giriraj Singh, Milind Deora, Kangana Rana...

September 16, 2024 6:12 PM

President Droupadi Murmu addresses joint session of Parliament

President Droupadi Murmu is addressing the joint sitting of Parliament shortly, which will be her first presidential address after the formation of the third National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government. Following the President's address, a motion of thanks will be moved in both Houses of Parliament, which will be discussed by the members. The first session of the 18th Lok Sabha began on Monday and the Rajya Sabha session will start from today. Congress chief and Rajya Sabha LoP Mallikarjun ...

September 16, 2024 6:13 PM

Om Birla elected Speaker of 18th Lok Sabha

Om Birla, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate and MP from Kota, was elected Speaker of the 18th Lok Sabha on Wednesday. The motion, moved by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and seconded by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, was adopted by the house through a voice vote. The opposition INDIA bloc, which had nominated K. Suresh as its candidate for Speaker, did not press for a division vote. Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi extended his wishes to Birla and accompanied him to the chair a...

September 16, 2024 6:09 PM

Indian stocks trade firm ahead of May inflation data release

Indian stock indices kicked off Wednesday's trading session on a positive note, with the Sensex and Nifty both up 0.3% and hovering just below their all-time highs. The bullish trend comes ahead of the highly anticipated release of India's May inflation data, as investors brace for potential market-moving revelations. After a largely stable Tuesday, the Indian equity markets continued their recent bull run, with most sectoral indices trading in the green. This upbeat sentiment follows Monday's ...

September 16, 2024 6:39 PM

Narendra Modi to take oath as PM on June 9, ministers of NDA government also to be sworn in

Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi and other members of the new council of ministers will take oath in a ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan on June 9. PM-designate Modi had earlier in the day called on President Droupadi Murmu and staked the claim to form the government. He met the President after a meeting of leaders of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance, who elected him as the leader. "The President will administer the oath of office and secrecy to the Prime Minister and other members ...