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Top BJP leaders, including the party's working President JP Nadda, on Monday, hailed the central government's decision to revoke Article 370, which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir.

Top BJP leaders hail government's decision to revoke Article 370 in J&K

A historical decision made by Modi government yesterday over Jammu and Kashmir to scrap Article 370 and 35 A that grants special rights and status to the people of the state. Article 370 dissolves, Jammu & Kashmir now a UT; Watch the top developments.

Article 370 dissolves, Jammu & Kashmir now a UT; Watch the top developments

In this story we will focus on the major reforms & decisions taken by Modi's government in India. From imposing demonetisation, introducing GST in nation, till the decision of scrapping article 370 for the reformation of Jammu and Kashmir; here is a timeline.

Modi govt's reforms & major decisions

The Jammu and Kashmir reorganisation bill passes in Rajya Sabha by 125 to 61. Watch video to know more.

The Jammu and Kashmir reorganisation bill passes in Rajya Sabha by 125 to 61

The Modi government has scrapped the article 370 of the Indian constitution except clause 1 of the same. Now the Jammu and Kashmir would be an Union territory with legislative assembly like Delhi and Puducherry. And here's how the new map of J&K will look like now.

Modi govt redraws line, this is how the map of J&K will look like now

Indians welcome govt's historical decision, hails J&K reorganisation bill. Watch video to know more.

Indians welcome govt's historical decision, hails J&K reorganisation bill

After India's home minister Amit Shah announced the revoking of Article 370 and repealing of Article 35A of the Constitution of India which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir and its residents, former finance minister Arun Jaitley congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shah for "correcting a historic blunder".

Historical wrong has been undone today, says Arun Jaitley on J&K situation

India's Home minister Amit Shah arrived in PM Modi's residence on Monday morning to address the situation in Jammu and Kashmir(J&K) after section 144 was imposed in the state.

PM Modi chairs CCS meeting on J&K; Congress moves adjournment motion in Parliament

Reports said that infiltration bid by Pak Army soldiers has been foiled on borders. On Sunday, 15 hand grenades have been found at a local shop. Home Minister Amit Shah met NSA Ajit Doval and Intelligence chief over the security situation. Section 144 has been imposed in Srinagar. PM Modi to chair an important meeting today.

J&K tensions: All schools & colleges ordered to keep shut, PM Modi to chair meet today

Sources told that PM Narendra Modi likely to address the nation on J&K on 7th August after the historical decision taken.

PM Modi likely to address the nation on J&K on 7th August

Home minister Amit Shah today announced in India's upper house of Parliament the Rajya Sabha that Article 370 which gave special status of Jammu and Kashmir would be scrapped.

Jammu and Kashmir to be bifurcated, Article 370 scrapped; more troops to be deployed

On day two of 'Abhyas Varga', a training programme which is being organised by the BJP for all its parliamentarians, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the lawmakers to focus on winning 2024 elections from now on.

'Focus on winning 2024 election now,' PM Modi tells MPs

Israeli Prime Minister was quick to reply to PM Modi's tweet on Friendship Day wherein he hailed the 'strong and eternal' friendship between the two nations. Netanyahu thanked PM Modi and said that "the deep connection between Israel and India is rooted in the strong friendships between Israelis and Indians".

On Friendship Day, Netanyahu thanks PM Modi; says 'I know our ties will only strengthen'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday responded to a tweet posted by 'Israel in India' on the occasion of Friendship Day. "May our ever-strengthening friendship & #growingpartnership touch greater heights," 'Israel in India' tweeted out along with a line from Bollywood's classic number from 'Sholay', " ये दोस्ती हम नहीं तोड़ेंगे.

'Our bond is strong and eternal,' PM Modi's Friendship Day message to Israel

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called upon newly-elected BJP MPs to take the work done by the government to the grassroots and said that they should increase their involvement in social activities as it will improve their connect with people.

PM Modi asks party MPs to take government work to grassroots

Did Tax Terrorism Lead To The Unfortunate Demise Of CCD's Founder VG Siddhartha? VG Siddhartha's demise has sparked a furore. Opposition claims that 'tax terrorism' by Modi government has led to this situation. But the I.T. official who's facing the allegations of harassment defends his record. Palki summarises

Gravitas: Siddhartha demise: Is it right to question the taxman?

PM Modi, Imran are fantastic people, if they want I can intervene in Kashmir issue: Trump After US president offered to mediate on Kashmir during his meeting Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan last month, Trump once again reiterated his stand asserting that it was "really up to Prime Minister Modi to accept the offer of mediation.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's tweet acknowledging the coverage of Israeli election by WION has been appreciated by Twitter users. Many users congratulated WION for its coverage and others appreciated the fact the the hard work is "finally being recognised".

Benjamin Netanyahu tweets a WION story, twitterati cheers

A two-day orientation programme for the 303 newly elected BJP MPs and the 78 Rajya Sabha MPs will be organised on August 3-4 in the Parliament library building with an aim to impart training and enhancing Parliamentary and public conduct to the MPs.

PM Modi to address two-day orientation programme for BJP MPs

PM Modi To Feature In Discovery Channel's Popular Show 'Man Vs Wild' PM Modi may have stolen the march on his peers. He will be featuring in Discovery Channel's popular show 'Man Vs Wild'. The trailer itself has triggered a debate on social media with several of his supporters insisting that the Indian Prime Minister has formally entered the cool leaders club! Here's a report

Gravitas: PM Modi in Man vs Wild - Has Modi joined the cool club?

Benjamin Netanyahu Opts For Modi Magic That India's PM Modi can change electoral fortunes is well known at home. But it looks like 'Modi Magic' goes beyond India too. Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu has opted for Modi's magic too as the Indian PM's image seems to be an integral part of Netanyahu's campaign

Gravitas: Star campaigner in Israel too: Modi in Netanyahu's campaign

In 2014, Bhutan was the first foreign visit by PM Modi. Now PM Modi will again move to Bhutan for 2 days visit. Last Month Indian Foreign Minister also visited Bhutan for 2 days. Watch this video to know more.

PM Modi will move to Bhutan for 2 days visit

The controversial Triple Talaq bill has been finally passed in Rajya Sabha after 99 votes counted in favour and 84 against it. Watch video to know more.

Triple Talaq bill passes in Rajya Sabha; 99 votes in favour, 84 in against

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