Narendra Modi

BENGALURU, July 1 (Reuters) - Indian stocks entered the second half of the year with gains of more than 1%, as investors bought into beaten-down financial shares, with sentiment supported by data that showed manufacturing activity contracted at a slower pace in June. The NSE Nifty 50 index closed 1.24%…

CHENNAI, July 1 (Reuters) - India’s electricity generation recovered slightly in June, provisional government data showed, driven by increased power consumption in industrial western states. June power generation fell 9.9%, a Reuters analysis of daily load despatch data from federal grid operator POSOCO showed, compared with a 14.3% decline in…

CHENNAI/NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India’s prime minister on Tuesday warned citizens against flouting rules to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, as he extended a vast social security scheme until November. Women watch Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi address the nation amid the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19),…

CHENNAI/NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India’s prime minister on Tuesday warned citizens against flouting rules to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, as he extended a vast social security scheme until November. Women watch Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi address the nation amid the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19),…

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India is drawing up an incentive scheme for the autos sector aimed at doubling exports of vehicles and components in the next five years, four sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Cars are seen parked at Maruti Suzuki's plant at Manesar,…

Congress leader Pawan Khera said an “undeclared Emergency” has been imposed in the country under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Congress on Thursday hit back at Home Minister Amit Shah over his attack on the 45th anniversary of the Emergency and asked why the BJP-led Centre that runs a “majoritarian…

BEIJING/NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The skirmish between Chinese and Indian troops over a long-disputed border this month is being treated in New Delhi as the country’s worst diplomatic crisis in decades even as it is downplayed by Beijing. FILE PHOTO: Demonstrators burn products made in China and a defaced poster…

The world is feeling the need for yoga more than ever owing to the coronavirus pandemic and the ancient Indian practice is helping a large number of patients across the globe defeat the disease, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday.The novel coronavirus especially attacks the respiratory system, and ‘pranayama’…

India has accused Chinese troops of meticulously preparing an attack on its soldiers on the treacherous Himalayan border, claiming they erected a tent on the Indian side, dammed a river, brought in m… Read More

Published on Jun 17, 2020Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the country wanted peace with China, but would respond to any provocation, following the death of 20 Indian soldiers during a clash with Chinese troops on the disputed Himalayan border.He paid tribute to the troops killed in the…