PM Modi in Somnath: ‘Indira Gandhi nationalised banks but didn’t help poor to open accounts’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses during the dedication ceremony of a Four-Lane Extradosed Bridge over the Narmada in Bharuch on Tuesday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday criticised former prime minister Indira Gandhi saying she nationalised banks across the country claiming that it was for the betterment of the poor, but did not actually ensure that they had access to banking facilities.

Jallikattu protesters keep up pressure, government mulls options14 min ago

Chennai/New Delhi, Jan 19: Protests demanding jallikattu swelled on the streets of Tamil Nadu after agitators rejected statements by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister O Panneerselvam and the state braced for a shutdown tomorrow. Late night reports indicated that the state government could consider promulgating an ordinance to ensure holding of jallikattu or convene the Assembly for adopting a resolution in its favour.