Prime Minister Narendra Modi today touched on many issues in his fifth Independence Day speech. In an hour-long speech, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted his government’s achievements in the past four years. Prime Minister Modi said that the country has made rapid changes in the past few years compared to 2013 when the Congress-led UPA government was in power. The Prime Minister said that the country was on a new […]

In the meeting, it was discussed that PAN or Aadhaar Card details would not be required for buying jewellery above Rs 50,000. Here are the other major decisions taken at the meeting: GST on unbranded ayurvedic medicines to reduced from 12% to 5%. Man made yarn was taxed 18%, it has been put in 12% slab, will have effect on textiles. The council will try to implement the e-way bill […]

India’s first rail auto hub, boost to e-catering, connectivity to North-East and no hike in passenger fares. Here’s a quick recap of all major announcements made by Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu. This is Mr. Prabhu’s second rail budget.  No hike in passenger fares. Action has been initiated on 139 budget announcements made last year. Eliminate all unmanned level crossings by 2020. Swacch Bharat: 17000 biotoilets and additional toilets in 475 […]

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday wished the nation on the occasion of its 69th Independence Day. In his Independence Day speech from the Red Fort, the PM hailed Team India – a team of 125 Indians – and said in the last one year the Team had managed to complete work within the time limit. Here are the highlights of his speech: The issue of ‘One Rank […]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a saffron jacket, got a full-house reception on Sunday at New York’s Madison Square Garden, a venue that rock stars dream of packing with a sell-out audience. He thanked the crowd of about 18,000 Indian Americans who constantly chanted his name, for the rousing welcome. Here are the highlights of his speech: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Madison Square Garden Kavita Krishnamurthy sings the […]