PM Modi's swipe at UK: 'Left behind those who ruled India for 250 years'
2 years, 4 months ago

PM Modi's swipe at UK: 'Left behind those who ruled India for 250 years'

Hindustan Times  

India has left behind those who ruled over the country for 250 years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at an event on Monday. Addressing a gathering of national award-winning teachers, Modi said: “We have surpassed those who ruled us for 250 years in economic growth.” Teachers' Day: Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with National Award winning teachers on Teachers Day' in New Delhi on Monday. The pleasure of surpassing those who ruled over India for approximately 250 years supersedes the mere statistic of improved ranking from 6th largest to 5th largest economy, Modi said. India ranks behind the US, China, Japan and Germany in terms of the size of its economy in 'nominal' cash terms - around $854 billion, data by the International Monetary Fund showed.

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21st century India progressing at an incredible speed: Modi
6 days, 1 hour ago

21st century India progressing at an incredible speed: Modi

Deccan Chronicle  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday outlined India’s vision for becoming a developed nation by 2047, marking the 100th anniversary of its independence. Addressing a large gathering at Janata Maidan, Modi said, "21st century India is progressing at an incredible speed and scale. In his speech, Modi praised the Indian diaspora for its global contributions, saying, “The Indian diaspora has …

Modi vows to hold himself accountable for making India world’s 3rd-largest economy
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Modi vows to hold himself accountable for making India world’s 3rd-largest economy

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday vowed to hold himself accountable for making India the world’s third-largest economy in his third term and said he was pleased to say that great and consistent progress was being towards achieving the ambitious goal. I am holding myself accountable for my vow to make India the world’s third-largest economy in my third term,” …

India elections: Modi and his Hindu nationalist BJP have another five years in power. What does it mean for the world?
7 months, 1 week ago

India elections: Modi and his Hindu nationalist BJP have another five years in power. What does it mean for the world?

CNN  

CNN — Narendra Modi has raised India’s stature on the global stage like no other recent leader of the world’s most populous country. Paul, author of “The Unfinished Quest: India’s Search for Major Power Status from Nehru to Modi.” “This idea of India pushing its weight around may be much less feasible for the time being, given that foreign policy …

Narendra Modi: Historic return, but with a spoiler effect
7 months, 1 week ago

Narendra Modi: Historic return, but with a spoiler effect

Hindustan Times  

Narendra Modi remains India’s most popular leader. Modi may also become the only leader to complete three consecutive elected terms in office if he stays on till 2029; remember Nehru died two years into his third elected term. Whether this discontent is a result of Modi’s governance style or his government’s mixed economic record or the party’s inability to manage …

India and the world may finally have reached ‘peak Modi’
7 months, 1 week ago

India and the world may finally have reached ‘peak Modi’

The Telegraph  

The shock result of India’s general election has dented the brand of prime minister Narendra Modi whose party fell well-short of its target for seats in the Indian parliament. Given that his Bharatiya Janata Party fought the election with the prime minister as the face of the party, its poor performance raises questions about whether India has reached “peak Modi”. …

India’s Modi vows to boost social spending, make country into a manufacturing hub ahead of election
9 months ago

India’s Modi vows to boost social spending, make country into a manufacturing hub ahead of election

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday vowed to boost social spending, develop infrastructure and make India into a global manufacturing hub as companies shift away from China, as he unveiled his Hindu nationalist party’s election strategy. Modi promised to expand social programs introduced during his party’s 10-year rule, including millions of free homes for the poor, …

'India will become 3rd largest economy in NDA's third term': PM Modi in Lok Sabha
11 months, 1 week ago

'India will become 3rd largest economy in NDA's third term': PM Modi in Lok Sabha

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi exuded confidence of India becoming the third largest economy in the world when NDA wins its third term. PM Modi in Lok Sabha on Monday During his reply to ‘Motion of Thanks’ in Lok Sabha, PM Modi asserted that India will emerge as the third largest economy in the world over the course of the next …

Modi piloting Indian economy to the global top: Goyal
1 year, 1 month ago

Modi piloting Indian economy to the global top: Goyal

Deccan Chronicle  

Warangal: Way back in 2013-14, India was considered as one of the fragile five nations, meaning one of the five weakest economies. In a span of nine years, India is in the world’s big five league, said Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal. By investing a lot of money, the BJP government introduced several welfare schemes for all sections …

India's economic growth ‘natural by-product’ of 9 years of stability: PM Modi
1 year, 4 months ago

India's economic growth ‘natural by-product’ of 9 years of stability: PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India’s economic growth is a “natural by-product” of his nine-year-old government’s political stability, as he expressed optimism that it will be a developed nation by 2047 with "corruption, casteism and communalism" having no place in our national life. The rapid and sustained progress made by India has evoked interest across the world and …

India to soon become $5 trillion economy, says PM Modi
1 year, 4 months ago

India to soon become $5 trillion economy, says PM Modi

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 22 said India will soon become a $5 trillion economy and is poised to become the growth engine of the world in the coming years. Speaking at the BRICS Business Forum Leaders’ Dialogue, Mr. Modi highlighted that “mission-mode” reforms has improved the ease of doing business in India and invited businesses to be part …

Modi says India’s economy will be among the top three in the world within five years
1 year, 5 months ago

Modi says India’s economy will be among the top three in the world within five years

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India’s economy will be among the top three in the world within five years, as he marked 76 years of independence from British rule on Tuesday. Wearing a flowing, multi-colored turban, Modi addressed the country from New Delhi’s 17th century Mughal-era Red Fort, saying his government had lifted over 130 million people …

India To Be Among Top 3 Economies In World In Next 5 Years: PM Modi's 'Guarantee' During I-Day Speech — Watch
1 year, 5 months ago

India To Be Among Top 3 Economies In World In Next 5 Years: PM Modi's 'Guarantee' During I-Day Speech — Watch

ABP News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his address on Independence Day on Tuesday, gave a "guarantee" and said that India will be among the top three economies in the world in the next five years. #WATCH | It is Modi’s guarantee that India will be among the top three economies in the world in the next 5 years, says PM Modi …

Independence Day 2023: 'India will be among top 3 economies in 5 years', says PM Modi from Red Fort
1 year, 5 months ago

Independence Day 2023: 'India will be among top 3 economies in 5 years', says PM Modi from Red Fort

India TV News  

Independence Day 2023: In his address to the nation from the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India will be among the top 3 economies in the next five years. 13.5 crore poor people came out of poverty The Prime Minister said that in five years, over 13.5 crore poor people came out of poverty to become part …

PM Modi shares bold vision for economy on 77th Independence Day. Details here
1 year, 5 months ago

PM Modi shares bold vision for economy on 77th Independence Day. Details here

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined a bold vision for India's economic growth and societal advancement while addressing the nation from Red Fort on the occasion of the 77th Independence Day. Promising to elevate India to the ranks of the top three global economies within the next five years, PM Modi expressed unwavering confidence in the nation's potential. PM Modi pointed …

India becoming 3rd largest economy is ‘guaranteed’: Congress MP's retort to PM Modi
1 year, 5 months ago

India becoming 3rd largest economy is ‘guaranteed’: Congress MP's retort to PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

India's emergence as the world's third-largest economy is ‘guaranteed,’ and this is true regardless of who forms the government post the 2024 elections, Congress' Jairam Ramesh asserted, responding to prime minister Narendra Modi's ‘vow’ that during his third term, India will become the third-largest economy, up from its current fifth spot. India's emergence as the world's 3rd largest economy in …

When India grows, the world grows, says PM Modi in address to joint session of U.S. Congress
1 year, 6 months ago

When India grows, the world grows, says PM Modi in address to joint session of U.S. Congress

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a joint session of the U.S. Congress on Thursday, where he, in agreement with U.S. President Joe Biden, called the India-U.S. relationship “a defining partnership” of the 21st century. “ When India grows, the world grows,” Mr. Modi said, as he depicted India’s development as being led by women and a blend of ancient values …

Nine Years Of Modi Government Transformed Lives, India: Meghwal
1 year, 7 months ago

Nine Years Of Modi Government Transformed Lives, India: Meghwal

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: There may have been prime ministers before but it was up to the current Prime Minister Narendra Modi to “think deeply” and ensure “garib kalyan” and ensure a faster pace of development and service delivery, along with the implementation of welfare measures, Union minister of state Arjun Ram Meghwal said. Meghwal, the MoS for law and justice, parliamentary affairs …

Book Review | No room for atavism if India hopes to be a leading world power
1 year, 10 months ago

Book Review | No room for atavism if India hopes to be a leading world power

Deccan Chronicle  

The rhetoric is compelling, even seductive: India, we are told, has burst upon the world as a great power. Dr Tellis refers to S. Jaishankar’s articulation of India’s foreign policy goals, which suggests that India is seeking to become a “leading” and not a “great” power or just a “balancing” power. “ Modi’s vision, strictly speaking, envisages India becoming a …

PM Modi hits back at \'abuse\' by Opposition: \'Trust of the people is my shield\'
1 year, 11 months ago

PM Modi hits back at \'abuse\' by Opposition: \'Trust of the people is my shield\'

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: “Trust in Modi was not created by a television or newspaper blitz, trust in Modi was created by his sacrifices and by his dedication for the welfare of the nation and its people”, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi about himself, in the third person, during his reply in Parliament on Wednesday on the motion of thanks to the …

’Economy on fifth spot under chaiwala…’: PM Modi takes jibe at predecessor
2 years, 1 month ago

’Economy on fifth spot under chaiwala…’: PM Modi takes jibe at predecessor

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday targeted his predecessor Manmohan Singh in a veiled attack on the growth of the Indian economy, saying the country climbed up by one position to reach the tenth spot despite a renowned economist being the PM in the Congress-led government for ten years till 2014. He called himself a humble 'chaiwala' and said that …

Modi govt leaving no stone unturned to realise dream of a New India: Rajnath
2 years, 3 months ago

Modi govt leaving no stone unturned to realise dream of a New India: Rajnath

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: The Narendra Modi government is leaving no stone unturned to realise the "dream of a New India" that is not dependent on any country to fulfill its needs, especially those related to security, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday. During an event here, he also said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' is "making India …

India becoming world’s 5th largest economy no ordinary feat: PM Modi
2 years, 4 months ago

India becoming world’s 5th largest economy no ordinary feat: PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

India has emerged as the fifth largest economy in the world and this is not an ordinary achievement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday. The Prime Minister was virtually addressing a mega medical camp organised in Olpad area of Surat city in Gujarat when he made the remarks on the Indian economy. The Prime Minister was virtually addressing a …

Thanks to Narasimha Rao, Manmohan Singh: Former CEA on India overtaking UK
2 years, 4 months ago

Thanks to Narasimha Rao, Manmohan Singh: Former CEA on India overtaking UK

Live Mint  

If anyone gets credit for India overtaking UK’s GDP, it’s Narasimha Rao and Manmohan Singh, said Kaushik Basu, who served as the Chief Economic Adviser to Manmohan Singh between 2009 and 2012. “If anyone gets credit for India overtaking UK’s GDP, it’s Narasimha Rao & Manmohan Singh’s govts. Basu also goes on to say that, 10 years ago, it was …

Uday Kotak gives a ’reality check’ as Indian economy becomes world’s 5th largest
2 years, 4 months ago

Uday Kotak gives a ’reality check’ as Indian economy becomes world’s 5th largest

Live Mint  

India has become the world's 5th largest economy, overtaking Britain and the unprecedented moment is hailed by several industrialists, business tycoons, and bankers. Ace banker Uday Kotak, the managing director of Kotak Mahindra Bank also hailed India for achieving such an impressive milestone but he also gave a reality check on the "population denominator". Kotak wrote, "Proud moment for India …

India overtakes UK to become 5th largest economy in the world
2 years, 4 months ago

India overtakes UK to become 5th largest economy in the world

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: India has overtaken the UK to become the world's fifth-largest economy and is now behind only the US, China, Japan and Germany, according to IMF projections. "Proud moment for India to pip the UK, our colonial ruler, as the 5th largest economy: India $3.5 trillion vs UK $3.2 trillion. India's GDP expanded 13.5 per cent in the April-June …

India overtakes U.K. to become fifth largest economy in the world
2 years, 4 months ago

India overtakes U.K. to become fifth largest economy in the world

The Hindu  

September 03, 2022 04:50 pm | Updated 06:10 pm IST - New Delhi: India has overtaken the U.K. to become the world's fifth-largest economy and is now behind only the US, China, Japan and Germany, according to IMF projections. "Proud moment for India to pip the U.K., our colonial ruler, as the 5th largest economy: India $3.5 trillion vs UK …

India becomes fifth-largest economy: What analysts are saying
2 years, 4 months ago

India becomes fifth-largest economy: What analysts are saying

Live Mint  

India has overtaken the UK to become the fifth-largest economy in the world. According to figures from the International Monetary Fund, India passed the United Kingdom to become the fifth-largest economy in the world in the last quarter of 2021. "Proud moment for India to pip UK, our colonial ruler, as the 5th largest economy," Uday Kotak, Chief Executive Officer, …

Photos: India celebrates 75 years of independence
2 years, 5 months ago

Photos: India celebrates 75 years of independence

Al Jazeera  

India marked the 75th anniversary of independence on Monday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi giving a speech from New Delhi’s historic Red Fort. More blood flowed and millions of others shifted 24 years later when East Pakistan, backed by India with Soviet support, fought a war of independence in 1971 to become Bangladesh. At partition, the disputed region of Kashmir …

At 75, India seeks way forward in big but job-scarce economy
2 years, 5 months ago

At 75, India seeks way forward in big but job-scarce economy

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — As India’s economy grew, the hum of factories turned the sleepy, dusty village of Manesar into a booming industrial hub, cranking out everything from cars and sinks to smartphones and tablets. If I live like this, how will my children live any better?” Entire families leave their homes in India’s vast rural hinterlands to camp at such …

PM Modi in Germany: India will not be left behind in 4th industrial revolution
2 years, 6 months ago

PM Modi in Germany: India will not be left behind in 4th industrial revolution

India TV News  

Highlights India leading the world in the 4th industrial revolution, said PM Modi in Munich, Germany PM Modi said today India is the third-largest startup ecosystem in the world Prime Minister was addressing the Indian community in Munich, Germany on the sidelines of G7 Summit G7 Summit, Germany: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that India will not be …

Modi@8: Strong & Self-Reliant New India Marches Ahead Under PM Modi, Writes Amit Shah - News18
2 years, 7 months ago

Modi@8: Strong & Self-Reliant New India Marches Ahead Under PM Modi, Writes Amit Shah - News18

News 18  

India’s development experience since Narendra Modi took over as the country’s Prime Minister flows from the path-breaking policy measures that have prompted the reinterpretation of conventional growth models. India has jumped 79 notches in the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business Rankings, from 142 in 2014 to 63 in 2020, in commendation of string of reforms — from the signature …

Modi@8: How India rediscovered itself to take its rightful place in the world
2 years, 7 months ago

Modi@8: How India rediscovered itself to take its rightful place in the world

Firstpost  

Viewed from both domestic as well as diplomatic parameters, the Modi government’s performance in the last eight years has been nothing short of stellar “What India needs is a new electric fire to stir up a fresh vigour in the national veins.” This was Swami Vivekananda’s edict for an awakened and progressive nation, a vision that decades later was fuelled …

Modi’s plan for economic revival is a game-changer
4 years, 7 months ago

Modi’s plan for economic revival is a game-changer

Hindustan Times  

The first anniversary of the National Democratic Alliance government, popularly referred to as Modi-2, may have been somewhat subdued due to the lockdown as a result of the coronavirus disease. At the outset, he referred to the ₹20 lakh crore economic package that he dedicated to the nation on May 12 and stressed his desire to make India self-reliant. Imagine …

On 73rd Independence Day, Narendra Modi announces investment of whopping Rs 100 lakh cr to develop modern infra
5 years, 5 months ago

On 73rd Independence Day, Narendra Modi announces investment of whopping Rs 100 lakh cr to develop modern infra

Firstpost  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the era of policy paralysis has ended and his government was giving policy-based governance New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said his government will invest a massive Rs 100 lakh crore on developing modern infrastructure that will aid in nearly doubling the size of the Indian economy to $5 trillion in the next …

Next five years crucial to regain India's global position: Modi
5 years, 7 months ago

Next five years crucial to regain India's global position: Modi

The Quint  

Ahmedabad, May 26 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the next five years would be crucial for India to regain its global position. He equated his first tenure as the Prime Minister, with the five years from 1942 to 1947 leading to Independence, which were key to laying the foundation for a strong India. Making his first public …

India is set to take the UK's place as the world’s fifth largest economy – but is it really all down to Modi?
5 years, 8 months ago

India is set to take the UK's place as the world’s fifth largest economy – but is it really all down to Modi?

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. His pitch for a second five-year …

Once ’fragile’, Indian economy now world’s fastest-growing: PM Modi
5 years, 11 months ago

Once ’fragile’, Indian economy now world’s fastest-growing: PM Modi

Live Mint  

Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the country had transformed from among the "fragile five" nations to the world's fastest-growing economy. Nowadays, there is no discussion on scams, but on new schemes," Modi said, adding that the country had moved from scams to schemes in the last five years. Five years ago, the world saw India as a …

In a year when markets have sunk across the world, Modi’s India shines, tops China in corporate deals
6 years ago

In a year when markets have sunk across the world, Modi’s India shines, tops China in corporate deals

Op India  

The Wall Street Journal has found that India, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with $92 billion in corporate deals has moved ahead of China as a favoured target. The Wall Street Journal goes on to mention that: Don’t miss the part about the “better bankruptcy system”, a reference to Modi’s Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, that has made …

PM Modi speaks of India's rise under his government on 72nd Independence Day
6 years, 5 months ago

PM Modi speaks of India's rise under his government on 72nd Independence Day

India TV News  

In his last Independence Day address ahead of the next Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today spoke at length about the progress India has made under his government and asserted that its rise is being hailed by the world. Modi drew a comparison between the situation in 2013 and how things stand on Wednesday and said if the …

India to be engine of world growth for 3 decades: PM Modi at Red Fort
6 years, 5 months ago

India to be engine of world growth for 3 decades: PM Modi at Red Fort

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said India will be the engine of growth for the world economy for the next three decades as the "sleeping elephant" has started to run on the back of structural reforms like GST. Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the occasion of 72nd Independence Day, he listed out the …

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