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PM Modi's poetic banter in Rajya Sabha targets Kharge

New Delhi, February 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday took a jibe at Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge over his poetic recitations, which often target the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), while also cornering Congress over its past actions.

PM Modi takes licence raj, appeasement jibes at Congress in Rajya Sabha, says 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' collective responsibility

New Delhi, February 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday took repeated digs at Congress in his reply in Rajya Sabha to the motion of thanks to the President's Address, alleging that the party had "hatred and anger" for BR Abmedkar, had resorted to "licence quota raj" while also asserting that the BJP-led government is prioritising the welfare of the poor and marginalised while also focusing on the welfare of middle class.

Gujarat government to organise Maha Kumbh for devotees of Maa Amba

Gandhinagar, February 6: Amid the ongoing Maha Kumbh in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, preparing to host its own version of Maha Kumbh, offering a sacred opportunity for devotees to deepen their faith, and also provide a unique chance for participants to undertake the Parikrama of all 51 Shakti Peeths in one location within their lifetime, state government said in a statement on Thursday.

Presented his points with facts: Chirag Paswan lauds PM Modi's speech

New Delhi, February 6: Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Thursday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his speech in Rajya Sabha, saying that he raised all the points with facts. He added that the Prime Minister gave reasons regarding why India has remained stagnant in terms of achieving the status of a "developed nation" while presenting the achievements of his government over the last 10 years.

Tamil Nadu BJP honours farmer leader Narayanasamy Naidu's legacy

Chennai, February 6: Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson A N S Prasad honoured the legacy of farmer leader C Narayanasamy Naidu on Thursday, urging Chief Minister M K Stalin to go beyond "ceremonial gestures" and organise a year-long celebration in honour of the leader's centenary.

Take up illegal immigrant issue with Trump: AAP MP urges PM Modi

Chandigarh, Feb 6: Demanding action against unauthorised immigration agents who exploit innocent individuals by sending them abroad without valid visas or work permits, Rajya Sabha MP Vikramjit Singh Sahney on Thursday requested the Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take up their issue with US President Donald Trump.

Saved from penal action, repatriated safely — how have things changed drastically for illegal Indian immigrants since 2014

New Delhi, Feb 6: Amidst the Opposition clamour on holding discussion on deportation of over 100 illegal Indian immigrants by the US, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Thursday not only provided the entire data on deportation of Indian nationals from the US since 2009 but also spotlighted that the deportations executed by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) authority are conducted under the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) effective from 2012.

Emergency was aimed to pamper arrogance of Congress' royal family: PM Modi

New Delhi, Feb 6: Calling the 'Emergency' a measure to pamper the arrogance of the royal family of the Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday recalled the attacks on freedom of speech and imposition of 'Emergency', besides the draconian steps taken against actors, singers, poets and lyricists who refused to back the government during the dark days.

PM Modi cites 'ban' on cinestars Dev Anand, Kishore Kumar to rip into Congress

New Delhi, Feb 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched a no-holds-barred attack on the Congress party, tearing into it over multiple issues ranging from crushing the Constitution, keeping the country backwards and also censuring many film personalities for merely expressing dissent against the then political dispensations.