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It's a rare occurrence for PM Modi who avoids unscripted moments and has presided over a steady decline in press freedom in his country. India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during a news conference with President Joe Biden in the East Room of the White House. (Photo | AP) WASHINGTON: Narendra Modi did something very unusual on Thursday at the White House, he took questions from journalists. It’s a rare occurrence for PM Modi who avoids unscripted moments and has presided over a steady decline in press freedom in his country. The news conference was more limited than the kind that U.S. presidents usually hold with foreign leaders, but even that wasn’t easy to arrange with Modi. Indian officials agreed to the event only the day before, according to a person familiar with the matter who requested anonymity to discuss the sensitive negotiations. Administration officials told Modi’s advisers that taking questions from the media was a standard part of how White House stat...

With the launch of this Rs 4,129 crore stretch along the city’s IT corridor, Bengaluru's Metro network stretches to 69.66 km and 63 stations, making it the second largest after the Delhi Metro                                                 PM Modi launches new Bengaluru Metro line BENGALURU: Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared open Bengaluru Metro’s 13.71-km Eastern Extension line running from Whitefield (Kadugodi) to K R Puram Metro line on Saturday. With the launch of this Rs 4,129 crore stretch along the city’s IT corridor, Bengaluru's Metro network stretches to 69.66 km and 63 stations, making it the second largest after the Delhi Metro. The PM later walked through the gallery at the Whitefield Kadugodi station and examined the numerous installations here. He went to the ticket counter, collected a travel token on his own and hopped on board the first train a...

 He also said that Kashi had emerged as a reflection of newness and antiquity blended beguilingly. Prime Minister Narendra Modi LUCKNOW: Crediting UP CM Yogi Adityanath for pushing the state on growth trajectory, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the state was setting new benchmarks in every field of development. Dedicating development projects worth around Rs 200 crore and laying the foundation of 28 projects worth around Rs 1,592 crore in Varanasi on Friday, the PM praised Yogi for making a record of becoming the only UP CM to serve the state for the longest period of time. “On March 25, Yogi ji will complete one year of his second innings in office. He has created the record of being the longest-serving Chief Minister of UP. Today, UP has come out of its old image of despair. As security is strengthened and conveniences increase, prosperity is bound to be there,” said the PM. He also said that Kashi had emerged as a reflection of newness and antiquity blended beguilingly. T...