Narendra Modi
Sanyukta Kisan Morcha suspends protest aftergovt agrees to most of their demands
Experts call agitation ‘enriching of democracy’, but also term victory as one ‘forced due to political compulsions’ NEW DELHI (TIP): As the leaders of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha on Thursday, December 9, formally announced the […]
India in history this Week-November 5 to November 11, 2021
05 NOVEMBER 1556 In the second battle of Panipat, the Mughal ruler Akbar defeated Hemu. 1920 Indian Red Cross Society was established. 1961 India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru visited New York. 2001 India and […]
Batting for ‘One South Asia’ makes more sense
“When it comes to climate change, there is a chance to turn this trend, and for India, the largest country in the region sharing the most boundaries with other South Asian neighbors, to lead the […]
Will India be another Germany under Hitler?
India has undergone much change since 2014 when Narendra Modi came in as the Prime Minister of India. The nation is now better known abroad for a mix of reasons. To Modi supporters, India has […]
Will Pakistan’s nuclear stockpile be the region’s Achilles heel?
“Some non-nuclear States have historically opposed the resolution in response to India testing nuclear weapons and becoming a nuclear-armed State in 1998. India can and needs to do more to get countries to reconsider their […]
PM Modi did well to commit India to its democratic traditions at UN General Assembly
For the third consecutive year in a row, and his fourth such speech since he was elected in 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the UN General Assembly, outlining his outlook on India’s place in […]
BJP, Nishad party, Apna Dal to contest UP polls together
The contours of the BJP-led NDA alliance appear to be in place for the UP elections next year. The saffron party today announced alliance with Sanjay Nishad-led Nirbal Indian Shoshit Hamara Aam Dal (Nishad party), […]
Indian diaspora has distinguished itself across the world: Modi
TIP Special Correspondent WASHINGTON, DC (TIP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has commended the Indian Diaspora for distinguishing itself across the world, as he received an enthusiastic welcome from the community on his arrival here on […]
PM Modi discusses bilateral, regional, global issues with Australia’s Morrison
WASHINGTON, DC (TIP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has met his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison here ahead of the first in-person Quad meeting to be hosted by US President Joe Biden and discussed a broad range […]
PM Modi, Mamata Banerjee, Adar Poonawalla on Time’s ‘100 most influential’
PM Modi, Mamata Banerjee, Adar Poonawalla on Time’s ‘100 most influential’ NEW YORK (TIP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Serum Institute of India CEO Adar Poonawalla have been named […]
India bringing people, holy scriptures from Afghanistan despite many challenges: PM Modi
Citing Gurbani, Modi said that happiness emanates from serving others and understanding their pain AMRITSAR (TIP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday, August 28, that despite many challenges India is evacuating its people from […]
Modi expected to address annual UNGA session in person on Sept 25
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to address the annual high-level UN General Assembly session in person on September 25, according to a provisional list of speakers released by the UN. The list and schedule […]
Reclaiming democracy via voters’ whip
“At this stage in history, when we are experiencing “democracy capture” — a capture of democracy through democratic means — these examples hold out hope for the country. There is a parliamentary session going on […]
Centre must give a categorical response to Pegasus row: Justice B N Srikrishna
New Delhi (TIP): Retired Supreme Court judge Justice B N Srikrishna, who authored the first draft of the data protection bill in 2018, says the Narendra Modi government should probe the alleged phone hacking of […]
India’s PM Narendra Modi in a major reshuffle drops 12 senior ministers and inducts a younger team
I.S. Saluja NEW DELHI (TIP): In a balancing act and to refurbish the image of the government, Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, reshuffled his ministry, dropping 12 ministers and inducting 15 cabinet ministers and […]
Legendary Indian actor Dilip Kumar has died at 98
I.S. Saluja MUMBAI (TIP): Dilip Kumar, the Bollywood icon, hailed as the “Tragedy King” and one of Hindi cinema’s greatest actors, died Wednesday, July 7, in a Mumbai hospital after a prolonged illness. He was […]
Opposition unity should transcend poll alliance
By Yogendra Yadav “What the Opposition needs to demonstrate at this stage is political cohesion. It needs to demonstrate a unity of purpose, a shared agenda (not just a hastily drawn up minimum programme) that […]
J&K parties find common ground on deepening democracy, early polls
Restore the special status of J&K : Gupkar leaders NEW DELHI (TIP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, June 24, told a group of leaders from Jammu and Kashmir that the Assembly elections there will […]
End of an Era: Legendary Indian sprinter Milkha Singh aka Flying Sikh dies after month-long battle with COVID-19
Tributes pour in. PM Modi describes him as a “colossal sportsperson” I.S. Saluja CHANDIGARH/ NEW YORK (TIP): The Flying Sikh Milkha Singh died on Friday, June 18, after a month-long battle with COVID-19. The Padma […]
Houston to observe International Yoga Day, focused on well-being amid the pandemic
ByPooja Salhotra HOUSTON (TIP): Although India’s second spike of COVID-19 has been dominating news headlines, it is the country’s ancient mind-body practice of yoga that istop of mind for some. Health and wellness experts around […]
Jaishankar, Kuwait FM discuss business, bilateral cooperation
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held “productive discussions” with his Kuwaiti counterpart Sheikh Ahmed Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah on Thursday during which the two sides discussed a range of issues including health, food, education, energy, digital […]
Modi putting gag order against retired officials to manage the public narrative for political interests
The ‘Pension subject to future good conduct’ rule must be challenged in the courts and in the interim disregarded with contempt. “All major democracies make optimum use of the experience of their retired government officials. […]
PM Modi speaks to Milkha Singh, wishes him speedy recovery
New Delhi (TIP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke to former Indian sprinter Milkha Singh and inquired about his health, reported ANI. Modi wished the legendary athlete a speedy recovery and hoped he will […]
Kamala Harris calls PM Narendra Modi on US vaccines for India
New Delhi (TIP): Days after External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met key officials in the Biden administration in Washington DC, the US announced Thursday, June 3, that it will distribute Covid-19 vaccines to India as […]
