'Malicious lies': Modi reacts to row over Shah's remark on Ambedkar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday stoutly defended Amit Shah from the Congress' charge that he insulted B R Ambedkar in his speech in the Rajya Sabha, asserting that the Home Minister in......

Some people trying to disturb peace by spreading venom of caste politics: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday attacked Opposition for spreading venom in society in the name of caste and asked people to thwart such conspiracies with a view to strengthening the shared......

Govt plans new law on MPs holding office of profit to meet current needs

The government plans to repeal a 65-year-old law which lays the ground for disqualification of MPs for holding office of profit and bring a new one which is in sync with present requirements.......

Swachh Bharat Not A Game Changer

If we as citizens, do not take ownership of public places, public facilities and public conveniences, Swachh Bharat will remain just a hollow slogan, notes Biswajit Dasgupta. Kindly note the image......

The Regret About This Budget Is...

'...that it once again shies away from renewing its commitment to strategic divestment,' points out A K Bhattacharya. IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman shows the Budget tablet at the......

PMAY-G survey to use 'face recognition' tools to identify new beneficiaries

A fresh survey to identify a minimum of eight million new beneficiaries of the flagship rural housing scheme, in addition to the 12 million already identified, will use the latest face-recognition......

'Budget Focus Will Be On Growth, Jobs'

'There is no immediate threat to the government, and they would prefer the growth agenda.' IMAGE: Farmers sow rice saplings in a paddy field. Photograph: ANI Photo   Allocations for social......

The man who spearheaded Swachh Bharat Mission is Niti CEO

Former Drinking Water and Sanitation Secretary Parameswaran Iyer, who spearheaded the Swachh Bharat Mission, was on Friday appointed as the CEO of Niti Aayog, according to a government order.......

Must Watch: Swachh Bharat Flash Mob!

Yes, it's all mumkin in Amin Hajee's world! Amin Hajee -- Lagaan actor and brand ambassador for Panchgani -- is so inspired by the hill station and its #SwachhBharatPanchgani initiative that he......

PIX: Anil Kapoor's Swachh Bharat campaign

People who know Anil Kapoor are impressed by how down-to-earth he is. The actor, who now lives in the posh suburb of Juhu, still considers himself the boy from Chembur in eastern Mumbai, where his......

'We thought of Toilet: Ek Prem Katha long before Swachh Bharat'

Initially, Toilet: Ek Prem Katha was about a newly married woman who fights for a toilet in her sasural.But then Akshay came into the picture....Subhash K Jha reports. The producers of the Akshay......

PIX: Juhi Chawla joins Narendra Modi's Swachh Bharat campaign

Juhi Chawla has joined Bollywood's long list of Narendra Modi supporters, and extended her support to his Swachh Bharat campaign. She was spotted sweeping the streets of Mumbai on November 19.......

From play to policy: Modi dives into gaming world

PM Modi interacts with top Indian gamers; tries his hands on few games Photograph: Kind courtesy ANI/X Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a free-wheeling interaction with some well-known gamers......

Kohli, Thakur participate in Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

India’s Test captain Virat Kohli and BCCI President Anurag Thakur swept the stands at the EdenGardens as part of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti on Sunday. "On the......

India Hockey stars bring out cleaning gear to kick off Swachh Bharat week

IMAGE: Hockey stars Rupinder Pal Singh and PR Sreejesh participate in the Swacch Bharat Week on Tuesday. Photograph: Rupinder Pal Singh/Twitter In keeping with the ongoing Swachh Bharat mission......

#SwachhBharat: Tendulkar teams with Thackeray Jr in clean-up drive

IMAGE: Sachin Tendulkar gives Aaditya Thackeray a hand as they clean up part of Bandra Fort in Mumbai, marking the start of Swachh Bharat Week, on Monday. Photograph: Aaditya Thackeray/Twitter......

Now, Sania joins Swachh Bharat campaign, cleans Hyderabad road

Sania Mirza does her bit during the Swachh Bharat campaign. Photograph: Sania Mirza/Facebook Tennis star Sania Mirza joined the Swachh Bharat campaign, cleaning a road in Hyderabad before......