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3:23 PM

We introduced special nutrition schemes for pregnant women and also gave them entry into Sainik schools: PM

"Government is working on women empowerment. Contribution of women should increase in decision making. We introduced special nutrition schemes for pregnant women and also gave them entry into Sainik schools," PM said

3:20 PM

The country carefully hears what is said in this House. Some MPs are bringing disrepute to this House: PM

"Congress created hurdles in development, India lost six decades while smaller countries progressed," said PM Modi.

3:17 PM

'My government gave top priority to the welfare of Tribal people,' says PM Modi

For decades, the development of tribal communities was neglected. We gave top priority to their welfare... People of the country are repeatedly rejecting Congress. People are watching them and punishing them: PM Modi in Rajya Sabha

3:16 PM

Opposition's sloganeering continues in Rajya Sabha as PM delivers speech

More 'keechad' you throw at us, lotus will bloom even more: PM Modi's dig at Opposition's sloganeering in Rajya Sabha

3:15 PM

For some people, 'politics' is priority and not the 'development' of the nation: PM

There was pressure from people in world to sell their vaccine in our market, articles were written, TV interviews were given.There were attempts till yesterday to insult our scientists but my country's scientists made vaccines that were approved & benefitted 150 countries, said PM Modi in Rajya Sabha.

3:13 PM

India is progressing and we have created many opportunities: PM in Rajya Sabha

We have transformed the working culture with the power of technology. Govt's focus is on increasing speed and enhancing scale, says PM Modi

3:04 PM

Contribution of women should increase in decision making, our govt working on their empowerment: PM Modi

Contribution of women should increase in decision making, our government working on their empowerment: PM Modi

3:03 PM

Tribal communities neglected for decades, we gave top priority: PM Modi

For decades, the development of tribal communities was neglected. We gave top priority to their welfare... People of the country are repeatedly rejecting Congress. People are watching them and punishing them: PM Modi in Rajya Sabha

 

3:00 PM

Voice of small and marginal farmers not heard in past, now our govt working for their welfare: PM Modi

Voice of small and marginal farmers not heard in past, now our govt working for their welfare: PM Modi

 

3:00 PM

Opposition parties chant slogans amid PM Modi's address in Rajya Sabha

Opposition continues to chant slogans amid PM Modi's address in Rajya Sabha

2:55 PM

Congress party's economic, social and political policies were based on vote bank politics

Congress party's economic, social and political policies were based on vote bank politics: PM Modi

 

2:54 PM

Had Congress worked with good intentions for tribals, I would not have to work so hard

Had Congress worked with good intentions for tribals, I would not have to work so hard in third decade of 21st century: PM Modi. 

2:50 PM

Education, infra, and health improved in 110 aspiration districts, says PM Modi

We identified 110 aspiration districts in the country. Education, infra, and health have improved in these districts due to continued focus and performance review. This has benefitted more than 3 crore tribals: PM Modi in Rajya Sabha

 

2:49 PM

Pledge to achieve 100% saturation in all schemes will put an end to all kind of appeasement: PM Modi

Pledge to achieve 100 pc saturation in all schemes will put an end to all kind of appeasement: PM Modi

2:48 PM

We have decided to achieve saturation levels in schemes to benefit everyone: PM Modi

We have decided to achieve saturation levels in schemes to benefit everyone during 'Azadi Ka Amrit Kaal', this is true secularism: PM Modi