Narendra Modi
Analysts say war is unlikely
An Indian Border Security Force soldier erects a bunker near a check post along the Srinagar-Leh National highway on June 16, 2020. Faisal Khan | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images The possibility of a wider armed conflict between India and China is unlikely, analysts said, despite an escalation in recent border clashes high in the …
India needs technology and logical temperament, says PM Narendra Modi
Speaking to a gathering of scientists and students, the prime minister said technology had played a decisive role in various schemes and projects under the BJP government. Aadhaar-related benefits, rural electrification, improving sanitation and building houses for the poor, among other initiatives were aided by modern technology. “Friends, we need a revolution in …
‘World Could be in Danger’: On Nuclear War With India, Imran Gives ‘Pakistan-Never-First’ Assurance
Islamabad: Pakistan will never ever start a war with India, Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Monday, amid tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbours over Kashmir. “We will never ever start the war. Both Pakistan and India are nuclear powers and if tension escalates the world will face danger,” Khan said while addressing a gathering …
India introduces plan to end Kashmir’s special status
Border villagers play cards as they sit near a Indian post at Chandu Chak village of Ranbir Singh Pura sector near the India-Pakistan international border, about 35km from Jammu on February 28, 2019 in Jammu, India. Nitin Kanotra | Hindustan Times | Getty Images India’s government on Monday revoked the special status of Kashmir in a bid …
PM announces quiz on space and technology, winners to witness landing of Chandrayaan-2 at Sriharikota | India News
NEW DELHI: In his second edition of the ‘Mann Ki Baat’ radio programme, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged students to take part in a unique quiz competition on Space and Technology. “Students scoring the highest in their respective states will get to witness the landing of Chandrayaan-2 at Sriharikota. The quiz will be …
Pakistan Imran Khan meets Trump to talk economy, terror, Afghanistan
President Donald Trump and the Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Imran Khan, speak to the media in the Oval Office at the White House on July 22, 2019 in Washington, DC. Mark Wilson | Getty Images Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan’s three-day visit to the U.S. is not likely going to do …
View: India has to forge partnerships in developing 5G technology. Can India risk it with China?
India is at the crossroads on the 5G question, spoilt for choice at one level, and, yet, not fully equipped — both technologically and commercially — to shape the global conversation. Then again, why worry now? After all, the size and reach of the Indian market will eventually even out all concerns. This approach underestimates …
gdp: View: PM Modi’s $5 trillion target requires breaking status quo
At recent, non-Arvind Subramanian-estimated rates of GDP growth, India’s economy will double in 10-12 years. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s target of a $5 trillion economy by 2024 — he called it challenging but achievable — means the $2.8 trillion economy will have to nearly double in five years. That means from a current GDP growth …
Venkaiah Naidu: Technology holds the key to delivery of services: Vice president M Venkaiah Naidu
NEW DELHI: Technology is a great democratic tool which is not only an enabler but also an equaliser and a stabiliser, said Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu at the launch of ETGovernment.Com on Friday. The vice president said that technology has been a game changer and has progressively helped in eliminating corruption and middlemen while …
