Narendra Modi: News
Narendra Damodardas Modi is the current and the 15th Prime Minister of India and has been in office since May 2014. Born in a Gujarati family, Modi used to be a tea vendor before he became a full time worker for the RSS. Before becoming the PM of India, Modi was the Chief Minister of Gujarat from 2001 to 2014.
Justice Yashwant Varma moves SC over panel report recommending impeachment
Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court has challenged an in-house inquiry report that recommended his impeachment.
Pahalgam attack, Bihar roll revision: Congress's focus for monsoon session
The Congress party has decided to raise several critical issues in the upcoming Monsoon session of Parliament, which will run from July 21 to August 21.
Jaishankar's meeting with Xi 'destroys India's foreign policy': Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has criticized External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar over his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
NRI arrested for hit-and-run death of marathon legend Fauja Singh
Amritpal Singh Dhillon, a 26-year-old non-resident Indian (NRI), was arrested late on Tuesday for allegedly causing a hit-and-run accident that killed 114-year-old marathon runner Fauja Singh, popularly known as "Turbaned Tornado."
'Hadd hai!' SC raps cartoonist over objectionable posts on Modi
The Supreme Court on Tuesday came down heavily on cartoonist Hemant Malviya while granting protection from coercive action against him for allegedly sharing objectionable cartoons of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) workers.
Jaishankar meets Xi Jinping, briefs him on India-China bilateral ties
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Tuesday.
What's 'Martyrs' Day,' which Omar Abdullah calls Kashmir's 'Jallianwala Bagh'
The commemoration of July 13, known as "Martyrs' Day," has sparked a political controversy in Jammu and Kashmir.
In Beijing, Jaishankar pushes for dialogue between India, China
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has emphasized the importance of dialogue between India and China.
J&K leaders denounce house arrests on July 13 martyrs' anniversary
The Jammu and Kashmir administration has denied permission for events to mark the anniversary of the 1931 killings in Kashmir.
President nominates 4 new members to Rajya Sabha
President Droupadi Murmu has nominated four new members to the Rajya Sabha.
Pakistan PM clarifies nuclear program for self-defense amid India tensions
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has clarified that the country's nuclear program is meant only for "peaceful purposes and self-defense."
Pannun threatens Kapil Sharma after shooting incident at cafe
The pro-Khalistan separatist group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) has threatened Indian comedian Kapil Sharma.
16th Rozgar Mela: PM Modi hands out 51,000 job letters
In a major employment push, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has distributed over 51,000 appointment letters to newly recruited government employees.
True story behind 'Udaipur Files'
On Thursday, the Delhi High Court blocked the release of Udaipur Files: Kanhaiya Lal Tailor Murder.
Centre fast-tracks Chenab dam project; Pakistan to face heat
The Indian government is seeking a ₹3,119 crore loan to expedite the construction of the Kwar Dam on the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district, News18 reported.
Video shows Sena MLA with cash-filled-luggage day after tax notice
A massive row had erupted in Maharashtra after Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut shared a video of Shinde Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat, showing him sitting with luggage allegedly full of cash at his home.
'Right to know': Mann defends questioning PM Modi's foreign trips
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has defended his controversial comments about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign visits.
Modi should retire at 75? Mohan Bhagwat's remarks spark speculation
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has said that leaders should retire at the age of 75, which many opposition leaders speculate was referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Namibia to adopt India's UPI for digital payments
Namibia is all set to become the first African country to adopt India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) for real-time digital transactions.
Strong tremors jolt Delhi-NCR after 4.4-magnitude quake hits Haryana's Jhajjar
An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.4 on the Richter Scale hit Jhajjar, Haryana, on Thursday at 9:04am, according to the National Center for Seismology.
PM Modi lands in Namibia; what's on the agenda
Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Windhoek, Namibia, on Wednesday, marking his first-ever visit to the African nation.
India, Brazil ink 6 pacts during Modi's historic state visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva signed six agreements during a bilateral meeting in the capital city of Brasilia on Tuesday.
Noida international airport, Asia's largest, expected to open in November
The Noida International Airport in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, is nearing its latest operational deadline of November this year.
India, US near mini trade deal, to exclude dairy, agriculture
India and the US are on the verge of finalizing a mini trade deal.
'Can't run 21st-century software on 20th-century typewriters': Modi at BRICS
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for urgent reforms in global institutions, including the UN Security Council, the World Trade Organization (WTO), and leading financial bodies.
Chirag Paswan to contest Bihar Assembly elections
Chirag Paswan, the chief of the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), has announced that he will contest the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.
'Just a simple Buddhist monk...': Dalai Lama's birthday message
The 14th Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, turns 90 on Sunday. He shared a birthday message on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) with his followers.
PM Modi arrives in Brazil for BRICS Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Brazil for a four-day visit. The trip will include his participation in the 17th BRICS Summit and a state visit.
Modi will bow to Trump deadline, says Rahul Gandhi
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has predicted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will yield to the July 9 deadline set by United States President Donald Trump for reciprocal tariffs.
Will not rush into US FTA under any pressure: Goyal
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has said that India will not rush into signing a free trade agreement (FTA) with the United States under any pressure of deadlines.
'Stop...interfering': China warns India for backing Dalai Lama's succession plans
China has urged India to exercise caution in its words and actions, especially regarding Tibet-related issues.
Modi calls Trinidad PM 'Bihar's daughter'—what's her connection to India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Trinidad and Tobago on Friday as part of his two-day official visit.
IG Drones patents India's 1st defense drone simulator
IG Drones has been awarded a patent for India's first indigenous defense drone simulator.
How were Indians able to access Pakistani artists' accounts?
The Indian government has once again restricted the social media accounts of several Pakistani celebrities, including actors Mawra Hocane and Yumna Zaidi.
Modi receives Ghana's national honor
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been awarded Ghana's national honor, The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana.
Maharashtra Congress MLA says 'Modi not farmers' father;' gets suspended
Maharashtra Congress MLA Nana Patole was suspended from the state Assembly for a day on Tuesday after his controversial remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Modi government approves ₹2 trillion package for employment generation, R&D
The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a massive ₹2 lakh crore package for employment generation, research and development (R&D), sports policy overhaul, and highway expansion.
'I was there..': Jaishankar refutes Trump's India-Pak ceasefire claims
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has refuted United States President Donald Trump's claim of using trade as leverage to enforce a ceasefire between India and Pakistan.
Modi to embark on longest diplomatic tour; BRICS on agenda
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a five-nation tour from July 2-9, starting in Ghana. The visit is aimed at strengthening ties with key Global South nations.
BJP gets new state chiefs; national president election soon
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is one step closer to electing a new national president.
'Trump-Modi ties strong, US-India trade deal very soon': White House
The White House has confirmed that a trade deal between the United States and India is nearing completion.
MP minister Sampatiya Uike under probe for alleged ₹1,000cr scam
The Madhya Pradesh Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department has launched an investigation against its own minister, Sampatiya Uike.
Shubhanshu Shukla conducts microalgae experiment on ISS for Gaganyaan mission
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut on the International Space Station (ISS) mission, is conducting a space microalgae experiment.
IAF lost jets to Pakistan due to political constraints: Official
India's Defense Attaché to Indonesia, Navy Captain Shiv Kumar, has alleged that the Indian Air Force (IAF) suffered losses during "Operation Sindoor" on May 7.
WHO declares India trachoma-free, says PM in 'Mann Ki Baat'
In his latest "Mann Ki Baat" episode, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared India free of trachoma, an eye disease.
PM Modi interacts with Shubhanshu Shukla after successful ISS docking
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken to Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian in decades to reach space.
Modi influencing EC to scrap Bihar voter list: Tejashwi Yadav
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of influencing the Election Commission (EC) to scrap Bihar's voter list.
'Cancel all deals...': Trump repeats claim on India-Pak conflict
United States President Donald Trump has once again claimed that he prevented a potential nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan.
Neeru Bajwa deletes all 'SardaarJi 3' promos—but reshares fan post
Actor Neeru Bajwa has deleted all social media posts related to her upcoming film Sardaar Ji 3, also starring Diljit Dosanjh and Pakistani actor Hania Aamir.
Union cabinet passes resolution condemning Emergency on its 50th anniversary
The Union Cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has passed a resolution condemning the imposition of the Emergency in India on its 50th anniversary.
'Modi is first for some': Kharge's jibe at Shashi Tharoor
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday took a dig at party leader Shashi Tharoor over his recent praise for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
'Placed democracy under arrest': Modi slams Congress over 1975-77 Emergency
As the country commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Emergency, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the publication of The Emergency Diaries, a book that details his experiences during those years.
'India has enough...energy supplies': Hardeep Puri amid Middle East tensions
India, the world's third-largest oil importer and fourth-largest gas buyer, has enough energy supplies to last several weeks.
US-India trade deal talks stall over agri imports, tariffs
India and the US are facing major hurdles in their proposed trade deal.
Modi government ensures steady fuel supply amid Middle East conflict
India, the world's third-largest oil importer and fourth-biggest gas buyer, has sufficient energy supplies to last for several weeks.
Modi speaks to Iranian president after US strikes Iran facilities
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday, discussing the recent escalation in the Israel-Iran conflict.
Nitish Kumar announces pension hike for elderly, disabled, widowed women
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has announced a major increase in the monthly pension for the elderly, disabled persons, and widowed women.
'Operation Sindhu': 517 Indians evacuated from Iran amid Israel conflict
The Indian government has successfully evacuated 517 citizens from Iran under "Operation Sindhu."
'Won't get Nobel Prize for stopping India-Pakistan war': Trump
United States President Donald Trump has once again taken credit for brokering peace between India and Pakistan. He lamented not being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts.
'Yoga for humanity 2.0': PM Modi addresses 3 lakh participants
Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the International Yoga Day celebrations in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. He performed the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP) with over three lakh participants.
'Tharoor was invited to campaign for...Nilambur bypoll': Congress rebuts MP
The Congress party's Kerala unit chief, Sunny Joseph, has refuted Member of Parliament Shashi Tharoor's claims of not being invited to campaign for the Nilambur Assembly by-election.
Modi to flag off 1st locomotive for Guinea from Bihar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the first locomotive manufactured in India for export to Guinea on Friday.
'Soon, people speaking English in India will feel ashamed': Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday stressed the importance of Indian languages, calling them the "jewels of our culture."
What is the 'special gift' Croatian PM gave Modi
During his visit to Croatia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was gifted a "special gift" by his Croatian counterpart, Andrej Plenkovic.
'Khalistanis using Canada…to promote violence': Spy agency confirms India's claim
Canada's top intelligence agency, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), has confirmed for the first time that Khalistani extremists are operating from its soil.