The near anarchic state of the country clearly indicates that India is a 'poster child of what not to do.'

'We are here to serve our farmers. We will do everything possible to support them and ensure a better life for their coming generations.' These bills will add impetus to the efforts to double income of farmers and ensure greater prosperity for them, says Prime Minister Modi.

Members of the Upper House participated in a discussion on 'COVID-19 pandemic and steps taken by the Government of India.' 'Why don't you have figures? Every state knows who died. They should be given compensation," says Congress leader Anand Sharma

“Prime Minister Modi calls me and says, what a great job you've done with testing," remarks U.S. President Donald Trump.

Referring to decisions related to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, PM Modi pointed out that the Cabinet approved an interest subvention scheme for Shishu loan accounts under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana.

This is the first meeting of the Union Cabinet after the Central Government completed the first year of its second term in office.

The move will benefit 50 lakh central government employees and 65 lakh pensioners.

Siddaramaiah lambasted the Centre for ignoring the state's demand for relief of Rs 5,000 crore to help those affected by floods.

Addressing the citizen of the country during the 57th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat', PM Modi announced that the campaign will be started during Diwali to highlight the contributions of the women of the country.

In ominous signs that the slowdown may be deep, the auto sector is facing its worst crisis in two decades with reports suggesting thousands of job losses in the automobile and ancillary industry, real estate sector has huge unsold inventory, while fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies have reported a decline in volume growth.

The likely presence of PM Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the meeting is significant and hints at the party gearing up for the state assembly elections, whose schedule will be finalised by the Election Commission

Addressing a press conference at BJP headquarters in New Delhi, party working president J P Nadda said many exemplary steps have been taken by the Narendra Modi government which has touched the lives of millions of people

The Appropriation (No 2) Bill, 2019 and the Finance (No 2) Bill, 2019 -- cleared by Lok Sabha last week -- were returned by the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday after a voice vote.

Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar presented the report card and achievements of the government in the first 50 days in office.

The deputy ministers should be involved in the decision-making process and must be given adequate responsibilities, Modi told ministers.

Newly-sworn in Union Minister Pratap Sarangi said he was taken by surprise when told by BJP president Amit Shah that he was being included in the council of ministers.

Defence Ministre Rajnath Singh will also chair the Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs and be a part of the all-important panel on political affairs, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The divide over Pratap Sarangi is deep and vicious with social media particularly exploding with charges and counter-charges.

Besides Civil Aviation, Puri is also Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Housing and Urban Affairs – that he was holding in the earlier Modi dispensation -- and Minister of State for Commerce and Industry also.

S Jaishankar has previously served as Foreign Secretary from 2015-2018 and was appointed as Minister of External Affairs in the newly formed BJP-led NDA government.