Ravi Shankar Prasad

Rahul Gandhi ran away from Amethi, but even Wayanad going to be tough: Ravi Shankar Prasad

April 03, 2024 5:08 pm

Notably, while the BJP has announced that Irani will be seeking re-election from Amethi, the Congress is yet to declare its candidate for the seat, fuelling speculations that Gandhi might be reluctant this time, having tasted defeat in the 2019 general elections.

BJP says Rahul disrespecting Lord Ram, people of UP

February 22, 2024 4:18 am

Union Minister Smriti Irani visited Amethi at the same time as Rahul, who lost the constituency to her in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.

Electoral bonds order: BJP says its only aim was ‘transparency’, believes won’t influence polls

February 16, 2024 6:42 am

“Perfect has become the enemy of good”, says the party, asks how reverting to old practice of cheques is better; adds even parties whose support is waning have got funds via electoral bonds

Under Modi’s regime, India has changed from ‘fragile 5’ to ‘powerful 5’, says Prasad

February 10, 2024 7:57 am

“People rejected the Congress in 2014, then again in 2019 and now in 2024, we will win again with 400 seats...,” he said.

Ravi Shankar Prasad: ‘India will never be a theocracy. The State will be neutral, treat all religions equally...’

January 20, 2024 1:31 pm

'India has never been a theocracy. The State will maintain neutrality from religion and the State will treat all religions equally.'

Delhi Confidential: Lord’s Advocate

January 20, 2024 3:05 am

Senior BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad has received the invitation for the consecration of Ram Lalla idol at Ayodhya temple on January 22.

‘Who is stopping them?’: Opposition leaders should file FIR on ‘threat notifications’, says Ravi Shankar Prasad

October 31, 2023 3:19 pm

From Congress’s Shashi Tharoor and AAP’s Raghav Chadha to TMC’s Mahua Moitra and AIMIM’s Asaduddin Owaisi, Opposition leaders across the political spectrum claimed that they had received such a “threat notification” from Apple on their iPhones.

Rahul speaking like 'China's propaganda machinery', alleges BJP

August 20, 2023 5:47 pm

Senior BJP leader and former Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad dismissed Gandhi's claims as “absolutely wrong” and said China had to withdraw in Galwan due to the bravery and sacrifices of the Indian soldiers.

Ravi Shankar Prasad: Changes in criminal laws will ensure speedy justice

August 14, 2023 7:05 am

Lauding Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s statement in the Lok Sabha that the offence of sedition is repealed, Prasad said, “The law has to evolve and progress with time. Sedition is a classic example of continuing colonial legacy.”

Bengal violence: 'Hope Mamata govt will allow us to visit affected areas,' says BJP's fact-finding panel

July 12, 2023 11:03 am

The delegation has been appointed by BJP national president JP Nadda, and will be headed by party MP RS Prasad. 

PM Modi, other lawmakers take oath as Monsoon Session of Parliament kicks off

June 19, 2019 10:11 am

The Lok Sabha will have a total of 30 sittings and Rajya Sabha 27 sittings, ending July 26.

Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad at Express Adda in Mumbai

June 09, 2016 1:57 pm

At the Express Adda, Prasad was in conversation with Vandita Mishra, National Opinion Editor, The Indian Express, and Maneesh Chhibber, National Bureau Chief, The Indian Express.

Ravi Shankar Prasad, Smriti Irani participate in 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’

September 26, 2014 12:33 pm

Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad and Smriti Irani were seen participating in 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’.

Ravi Shankar Prasad tells Parliament about the plan to control WhatsApp rumours

June 22, 2020 6:20 pm

The Union Minister made an elaborate speech in the Rajya Sabha where he listed out the various incidents of violence - like lynching - which were reported because of rumour-mongering on WhatsApp and laid out the plan to tackle it.

Budget 2016-17 provides boost to electronics manufacturing sector: Ravi Shankar Prasad

March 01, 2016 11:17 am

New Delhi, Mar 01 (ANI): Union Minister of Communications and IT Ravi Shankar Prasad on Monday praised Budget 2016-17. He said that with India emerging as a global hub of electronic manufacturing, the proposals relating to the sector were welcome. He added that a lot has improved, but more needed to be done in the communication sector and the government is ready to take all the required measures.

Ayush Ministry to collaborate with WHO: Prasad

February 17, 2016 11:31 am

New Delhi, Feb 17 (ANI): Union Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunications Ravi Shankar Prasad on Wednesday said the Cabinet has decided to collaborate Ayush Ministry with the World Health Organization (WHO). He further said the decision has been taken to give a filip to the branding for international acceptability and create awareness about Indian system of medicines.

Telecom Minister lauds mobile companies for spreading mobile technology

January 10, 2016 1:22 pm

Mumbai, Jan 10 (ANI): Union Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunications Ravi Shankar Prasad on Sunday appreciated the mobile companies for spreading mobile technology in the entire country. He said the responsibilities of the mobile operators do not end there; their main responsibility is to provide good service and for this the government is ready to take any strict actions. He further stated that if mobile operators can provide mobile services to villages, they should also provide better services as it is their responsibility.

BJP Not In Favour Of Reconsidering Reservation: Ravi Shankar Prasad

September 23, 2015 11:29 am

NDA Government Intolerant Of Dissent?

August 18, 2015 10:55 am