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.
IT employees must get salary by 7th of every month
In a significant step to boost financial stability and reduce workplace stress, the Indian government has implemented new labor codes.
India resumes tourist visas for Chinese citizens globally
India has resumed issuing tourist visas to Chinese nationals across the globe as the two countries strive to normalize relations following a prolonged military standoff along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), HT reported.
In Bihar, techie didn't fight election but becomes minister
When Nitish Kumar took oath for the 10th time as Bihar chief minister along with 26 ministers, who were inducted into the new cabinet, an unknown face, Deepak Prakash, was among them.
Flowers, dancing, vows! Palash proposes to Smriti at DY Patil
Music composer-filmmaker Palash Muchhal has finally dropped a dreamy video capturing his grand marriage proposal to ace cricketer Smriti Mandhana.
Bihar Cabinet ministers list 2025: Who are the new ministers
Nitish Kumar was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Bihar on Thursday for a record 10th time after the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) won the Assembly elections, securing 202 out of 243 seats.
'Silent boycott': 'Phule' director slams IFFI for snubbing film
Filmmaker Ananth Mahadevan has expressed his disappointment over the exclusion of his biopic Phule from the schedule of the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI).
Nitish Kumar takes oath as Bihar CM for 10th time
Nitish Kumar took oath as the Chief Minister of Bihar for the 10th time on Thursday.
'Why in Congress': Tharoor faces party's wrath over Modi praise
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor's recent praise for Prime Minister Narendra Modi has ruffled feathers in his party.
Nitish Kumar's 10th oath-taking ceremony today after NDA's landslide win
Nitish Kumar will be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Bihar for the 10th time on Thursday.
Nitish Kumar elected JD(U) legislature party leader in Bihar
Janata Dal (United) chief Nitish Kumar has been elected as the leader of the JD(U) legislature party in Bihar.
Nitish Kumar resigns today; may return tomorrow but 'surprises' possible
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will resign on Wednesday, paving the way for a new National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government.
'No looking away...no whitewashing': Jaishankar's anti-terrorism message at SCO meeting
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has called for a "zero tolerance" approach to terrorism at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting in Moscow.
'Glad to have been in...audience': Shashi Tharoor praises Modi again
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has once again invited the ire of his party by praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
'Saw bus...can't bear the pain': Eyewitness on Saudi bus crash
A bus accident in Saudi Arabia on Monday morning left 45 Indian Umrah pilgrims dead, mostly reported to be from Hyderabad.
New Bihar government to take oath on Thursday
The new government in Bihar will be sworn in on November 20 at Patna's historic Gandhi Maidan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to attend the ceremony.
NIA arrests Kashmiri conspirator with Dr Umar in Delhi blast
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested Amir Rashid Ali, a Kashmiri man, in connection with the recent car blast in Delhi, in a major breakthrough.
Chandrayaan-4, ISRO's Moon sample-return mission, set for 2028
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up for a busy phase with seven more launches planned for the current fiscal year.
Bihar's new government likely to be sworn-in on November 19-20
The new government in Bihar is likely to be sworn in on November 19 or 20. The date of the swearing-in ceremony will depend on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's schedule, NDTV reported, citing sources.
Navi Mumbai airport to start operations on this date
The Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) will start commercial flight operations from December 25.
'Congress may see split soon': PM Modi predicts after results
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has predicted that the Indian National Congress (INC) could face another split soon, just after the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) won a landslide victory in the Bihar elections.
How many times has Nitish Kumar been Bihar CM
As the NDA heads for a landslide victory in Bihar, all eyes are on Nitish Kumar and the CM's post.
Tejashwi Yadav wins Raghopur seat after nail biting contest
Tejashwi Yadav, the chief ministerial candidate of the Mahagathbandhan alliance, has emerged victorious in the Raghopur constituency of Bihar.
'Victory of good governance': Modi as NDA sweeps Bihar polls
As the NDA heads for a landslide victory in Bihar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said good governance and development have won.
Delhi blast survivors at LNJP Hospital battle hearing loss, trauma
The recent blast in Delhi has left many victims with hearing loss and ear pain.
Bihar election results: Singer Maithili Thakur leads in Alinagar constituency
Folk singer Maithili Thakur is comfortably leading in the Alinagar constituency of Bihar's assembly elections.
Bihar Assembly election 2025: Counting of votes begins
The counting of votes for the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections began on Friday at 8:00am.
Raveena Tandon to play Narendra Modi's mother in 'Maa Vande'
In a surprising casting move, veteran actor Raveena Tandon has been cast as Heeraben Modi, the mother of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the upcoming multilingual biopic Maa Vande.
Hunt underway for Red Ecosport likely linked to Delhi blast
The Delhi Police, along with their counterparts in Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, have launched a massive search for a second vehicle, believed to have been used in the recent Red Fort blast.
Modi to hoist saffron flag atop 161-foot Ram temple spire
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hoist a saffron flag on the 161-foot-high main spire of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on November 25.
Modi meets Delhi blast victims after returning from Bhutan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Lok Nayak Hospital on Wednesday to meet the victims of the recent blast near the Red Fort.
Bihar election phase-2: 47.62% voter turnout reported till 1pm
The second and final phase of the Bihar Assembly election is underway, covering 122 constituencies across 20 districts.
'Will get to bottom of conspiracy': Modi after Delhi blast
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday vowed to bring all those responsible for the recent Delhi blast to justice. The explosion, which took place near the Red Fort, left as many as 13 people dead.
Delhi blast: CCTV captures panic-stricken people running for safety
New CCTV footage has emerged from the site of a deadly car explosion near the Red Fort in Delhi on Monday evening that shows people fleeing to safety moments after the explosion rocked a Hyundai i20 car.
Delhi blast: Ammonium nitrate, fuel oil, explosive detonators used
Initial investigations into the deadly car explosion near Delhi's Red Fort have revealed the use of ammonium nitrate, fuel oil, and detonators, News18 reported.
Modi government earned ₹4,100cr by selling scrap from offices
The Indian government has earned nearly ₹4,100 crore in the last five years by disposing scrap from its offices.
Reciting 'Vande Mataram' compulsory in all UP educational institutions: Yogi
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced that singing the national song Vande Mataram will be mandatory in all educational institutions across the state.
Uttarakhand's 25th formation day: PM Modi inaugurates projects worth ₹8,260cr
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for projects worth ₹8,260 crore in Uttarakhand.
Tharoor defends Advani's legacy after 'statesman' remark backlash
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has defended former Deputy Prime Minister Lal Krishna Advani's political legacy.
BJP mocks Rahul Gandhi's jungle safari during Bihar assembly elections
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for going on a jungle safari in Madhya Pradesh while the Bihar Assembly elections are underway.
British intercepts linked India to Canadian Sikh's killing: Documentary
A new documentary by Bloomberg Originals, titled Inside the Deaths that Rocked India's Relations with the West, has claimed that British spy call intercepts helped Canadian authorities link India to Hardeep Singh Nijjar's killing in June 2023.
'Modi can't do what Lalu did in 7 lifetimes': Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has reacted to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav's statement that Prime Minister Narendra Modi can't match his father Lalu Prasad Yadav's achievements in social justice and Railways profit generation, even in seven lifetimes.
'RJD wants to turn Bihar's youth into hooligans': Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has slammed the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) at a poll rally in Sitamarhi, Bihar.
Varanasi: PM Modi flags off 4 new Vande Bharat trains
Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off four new Vande Bharat Express trains from Varanasi, his constituency in Uttar Pradesh, on Saturday, November 8.
4 Vande Bharat trains to be launched tomorrow; check routes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off four new Vande Bharat Express trains on Wednesday from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
'They're teaching kids to become gangsters': Modi's jibe at Mahagathbandhan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has slammed the opposition Mahagathbandhan in Bihar, accusing them of promoting a "jungle raj" that threatens investments and jobs.
'Vante Mataram a mantra, relevant in every era': Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a year-long nationwide celebration of "Vande Mataram," marking the 150th anniversary of the national song.
Nehru 'historically distorted' Vande Mataram, dropped Maa Durga stanzas: BJP
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused the Indian National Congress of "historically distorting" the national song, Vande Mataram.
'Modi largely stopped buying Russian oil': Trump hints India visit
United States President Donald Trump has said that his talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi are "going great."
Bengaluru police reveal 'love angle' behind hoax bomb threats spree
The Bengaluru Police have arrested Rene Joshilda, a woman who allegedly sent hoax bomb threats to schools in multiple cities.
PM to inaugurate 'Vande Mataram' centenary celebration on November 7
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a year-long commemoration of India's national song, Vande Mataram, on November 7, 2025.
PM Modi reveals secret to his glowing skin
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the Indian women's cricket team on Thursday to congratulate them on their historic ICC Women's ODI World Cup victory.
RJD alleges power-cuts at booth with strong Mahagathbandhan support
The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has claimed that electricity was intermittently cut off at the polling station with massive Mahagathbandhan support.
Namo 1: PM Modi gifted jersey by Women's WC winners
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted the victorious Indian women's cricket team at his New Delhi residence on Wednesday, November 5.
'This isn't Pakistan; make suspicious burqa-clad-voters show face': Giriraj Singh
As Bihar votes for 121 Assembly seats in the first phase of elections on Thursday, Union Minister Giriraj Singh commented on women wearing burqas, stating that if there are any doubts about their identity while voting, their faces will be revealed.
Trump, Modi in regular contact; trade talks ongoing: White House
The White House has confirmed that United States President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are in regular touch as trade talks between the two countries intensify.
Ex-Bangladesh minister blames CIA for Hasina's ouster in new book
Bangladesh's former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal has made explosive allegations in a new book, claiming that the United States's Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) was behind the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
PM Modi likely to meet World Cup-winning Indian women's team
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to meet the Indian women's cricket team, which recently won the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025.
Halloween vs. Chhath: Bihar poll campaign takes religious turn
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has taken a religious turn in its election campaign in Bihar, accusing the opposition Mahagathbandhan of disrespecting Hindu festivals.
PM Modi launches ₹1 trillion fund to boost private R&D
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched a ₹1 lakh crore Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund. The initiative is aimed at promoting private sector investment in research and development.
How India plans to challenge China's dominance in rare-earth magnets
The Indian government is planning to significantly increase its incentive program for rare earth magnet manufacturing, nearly tripling it to over ₹7,000 crore ($788 million).
ISRO to launch 7 missions before March 2026
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is gearing up for an ambitious schedule, with plans to launch seven missions before March 2026.
Rahul says PM does yoga for votes; Adani-Ambani dance later
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of "drama" for votes and not delivering on promises post-elections.
Piyush Pandey created slogan 'Abki Baar Modi Sarkar': Union Minister
Union Minister Piyush Goyal has revealed that the 2014 election slogan Abki Baar Modi Sarkar was conceived by renowned ad man Piyush Pandey.
Congress, Pakistan reeling from 'Operation Sindoor': Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accused the Congress party and Pakistan of not recovering from "Operation Sindoor."
Delhi's air quality reaches severe levels, Priyanka Gandhi raises alarm
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has raised alarm over the worsening air quality in Delhi, calling it an "awful situation." She urged immediate action from the central and state governments.
Amit Shah responds to Mallikarjun Kharge's 'ban RSS' remark
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has responded to Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge's call for a ban on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
'No one responsible': Man who built Venkateswara Swamy temple
A stampede at the Venkateswara Swamy temple in Kasibugga, Andhra Pradesh, claimed the lives of at least nine devotees on Saturday.
PM Modi announces ex-gratia for victims' families in Andhra stampede
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his condolences to the victims of a stampede at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam district.
Sanjay Raut takes break due to health; Modi wishes recovery
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday wished Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut a speedy recovery after the latter announced he was taking a break from public life due to a "serious health issue."
'After Sardar Patel's death, country burned under Congress rule': Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a public gathering at Rashtriya Ekta Diwas in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, on Friday. The event was held to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
PM leads national celebrations for Sardar Patel's 150th birth anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the national celebrations for the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Statue of Unity in Gujarat on Friday.
BJP lodges complaint against Rahul Gandhi for Modi 'dance' jibe
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has lodged a complaint against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Public donated ₹3,000cr for Ram Mandir construction, says temple committee
The construction of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya has been largely funded by public donations, with over ₹3,000 crore collected.
Shah responds to Rahul Gandhi's 'dance' jibe at Modi
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has hit back at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his controversial remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Spitting in public, littering to now attract fines in Varanasi
The Varanasi Municipal Corporation (VMC) has introduced new sanitation rules under the Uttar Pradesh Solid Waste Management and Sanitation Rules 2021.
'2 yuvraajs abusing me nonstop': Modi targets Rahul Gandhi, Tejashwi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav.
'Bihar CM seat not empty': Shah confirms Nitish Kumar's post
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has made it clear that Nitish Kumar will continue as the chief minister of Bihar if the ruling alliance wins.
'Tell Modi to dance...he'll dance': Rahul Gandhi in Bihar
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi kicked off his Bihar poll campaign on Wednesday by launching a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a rally in Muzaffarpur.