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.
8th Pay Commission: Fitment factors, salaries likely to rise significantly
The 8th Pay Commission, set up by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last year, is currently conducting multiple state visits and meetings with employee representative groups, unions and stakeholders.
All issues with Ramalinga Reddy resolved: Karnataka CM Shivakumar
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has said that all issues with senior Congress leader Ramalinga Reddy have been resolved.
'Threats of sanctions would boomerang': Putin on India's strategic autonomy
Russian President Vladimir Putin has reiterated his support for India's strategic autonomy, saying any attempt to impose sanctions on New Delhi would backfire under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership.
'Just a number': PM's economic adviser downplays rupee-at-100 panic
Shamika Ravi, a member of the Economic Advisory Council to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has downplayed fears of the Indian rupee falling to 100 against the US dollar.
Delhi fire: Owner had prior arrest in fake passport case
Lavkesh Bajaj, the 60-year-old owner of Flourish Stays B&B in South Delhi's Malviya Nagar, was arrested on Wednesday evening after a devastating fire killed 21 people.
After Annamalai quits BJP, party says 'no loss'
K Annamalai, the former Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief and a prominent face of the party in the state, has resigned.
'Views don't align': Annamalai in resignation letter to BJP
Former Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president K Annamalai has resigned from the party. His resignation was accepted by BJP national president Nitin Nabin on Friday.
Putin backs India as 'reliable partner', slams Western interference
Russian President Vladimir Putin has defended the strength of Russia's partnership with India, calling it a "reliable partner."
'For years, India took advantage': Trump on India-US trade ties
United States President Donald Trump has expressed confidence that a trade agreement between Washington and New Delhi will be finalized soon.
Trump calls Modi 'good friend', confident India-US trade deal imminent
United States President Donald Trump has expressed hope that a trade deal with India will be finalized soon.
'Re-examination is not justice': NEET aspirant's suicide sparks opposition fury
The suicide of a National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) aspirant in Nagpur has intensified the ongoing controversy over exam paper leaks and cancellations.
Why India may cut tax on foreign bond investors
The Indian government is considering removing or slashing the 20% withholding tax on interest income from government bonds for foreign investors.
'Modiji won't be PM in year's time': Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has predicted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not continue in his position for more than a year.
PM Modi meets Venezuela's acting president; discusses energy security, trade
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met with the acting President of Venezuela, Delcy Rodriguez, in New Delhi.
India plans tax relief for foreign investors to boost inflows
The Indian government is planning to waive capital gains tax for foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) investing in government securities.
OSM row: Lokhande Sitaram named CBSE chairman, Varun Bhardwaj secretary
The central government has appointed senior IAS officer Lokhande Prashant Sitaram as the new CBSE Chairperson, replacing Rahul Singh, who was transferred just hours ago.
Myanmar won't allow anti-India activities on its soil: President Hlaing
Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing has assured Prime Minister Narendra Modi that Myanmar's territory will not be used against India's security interests.
Annamalai launching new party? Speculation intensifies after posters across Coimbatore
Speculation is rife that former Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president K Annamalai may be planning to launch a new political party.
Modi meets Myanmar president as India seeks rare earths trade
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing, who is on a five-day visit to India from May 30 to June 3, met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday at Hyderabad House.
'If positive news not reported, youngsters may follow cockroach': VP
Vice President C P Radhakrishnan has warned that if positive news is not reported adequately, youngsters may end up following the "cockroach."
Rahul Gandhi flags 'phone-scanned' answer sheets amid CBSE-OSM tender row
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has intensified his attack on the government and the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) over alleged corruption in the tender process for Class-12's on-screen marking (OSM) system.
PM talks about Chola-era copper plates in 'Mann Ki Baat'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted the historic return of ancient Chola-era copper plates from the Netherlands.
Dharmendra Pradhan faces flak over CUET 'glitch', NTA clarifies
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has delayed the Common University Entrance Test-Undergraduate (CUET-UG) 2026 due to a "technical glitch."
Owaisi slams 'double standard' in treatment of religious activities
All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi has slammed what he calls a "double standard" in the treatment of religious activities.
MGL hikes PNG, CNG prices in Mumbai: Check rates
Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) has increased the prices of domestic piped natural gas (PNG) and compressed natural gas (CNG) in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).
Piyush Goyal meets US industry leaders, discusses bilateral trade ties
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, met over 50 leading business and industry leaders in New York City.
PM Modi greets Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman on Eid-ul-Adha
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended Eid-ul-Adha greetings to Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.
'India doesn't delegitimize Israel like rest of world': Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has praised India's unwavering support for Israel, contrasting it with what he called a global campaign to delegitimize his country.
PM Modi to visit France, Slovakia next month: Report
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit France and Slovakia next month, WION reported. The trip comes as India and Europe step up their engagements.
Vijay meets Modi after 12 years for 25 minutes
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi on Wednesday.
PM issues public appeal as heatwave grips India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens to take precautions as India continues to face a severe heatwave.
Maruti Suzuki wants its employees to work-from-home wherever possible
Maruti Suzuki, India's largest car manufacturer, has announced a series of measures in light of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for austerity.
Government forms high-level committee to examine 'unnatural demographic changes'
The Indian government has constituted a high-level committee to look into "unnatural demographic changes" in the country.
'Why don't we import Russian oil?': Kejriwal to Modi
After a series of fuel price hikes, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal has questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi over India's decision not to import cheaper oil from Russia and Iran.
Jaishankar to chair talks with QUAD foreign ministers today
The foreign ministers of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD) nations, namely, India, Australia, Japan, and the United States, will meet in New Delhi on Tuesday.
Sitharaman says focus on 3 'Fs' amid West Asia crisis
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has called for a focus on what she dubbed the three "Fs": fuel, fertilizer, and foreign exchange.
Melody effect: Wrong 'Parle' share hits upper circuit again today
Shares of Parle Industries, a Mumbai-based infrastructure and real estate firm, have hit the 5% upper circuit for the fourth consecutive session today.
'Will appropriate land be allocated?' Delhi Gymkhana writes to Centre
The Delhi Gymkhana Club has written to the Land and Development Office (LDO) seeking clarification on its order to vacate the land by June 5.
Bengaluru: 6 cops suspended over PM Modi's route security breach
Six police officers in Bengaluru have been suspended after two gelatin sticks were found on the route of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit earlier this month.
Modi hails BJP's landslide victory in Falta repoll
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hailed the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) resounding victory in West Bengal's Falta Assembly repoll.
'I love Modi, he's my friend': Trump praises PM
United States President Donald Trump called in during a live event in Delhi on Sunday, May 24, where he praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
BJP targets Rahul Gandhi over 'Modi government will fall' remark
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his remarks that the Narendra Modi-led government would fall within a year.
India's fuel demand growth might fall 39% in H2 2026
India's fuel demand growth is expected to slow down significantly in the second half of 2026.
US-India ties: Rubio calls racist remarks against Indians 'dumb commentary'
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has dismissed racist remarks against Indians and Indian Americans as "dumb" commentary.
Jaishankar raises US visa issues with Rubio
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday raised the issue of difficulties faced by genuine travelers in obtaining United States visas with his United States counterpart Marco Rubio.
BJP leaders allege 'foreign followers' for CJP; founder rubbishes claims
Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), has rejected allegations by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders that nearly half of his party's social media followers are from Pakistan.
US Secretary of State invites PM Modi to White House
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is on a four-day visit to India, started his trip in Kolkata, where he visited the headquarters of Saint Teresa's Missionaries of Charity before heading to Delhi.
India to have complete semiconductor supply chain soon: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the development of a complete semiconductor supply chain in India.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio wraps up Kolkata visit
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has wrapped up the Kolkata leg of his first-ever visit to India.
Kamal Haasan requests PM Modi to slash fuel, transportation costs
Actor and politician Kamal Haasan urged Indians to conserve energy and brace for an impending economic crisis due to the ongoing tensions in West Asia.
Jhalmuri vendor receiving death threats from Pakistan after PM's visit
Bikram Sau, a jhalmuri vendor from Jhargram, West Bengal, has claimed that he has been receiving death threats from international numbers after Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited his stall during an election campaign on April 19.
Hormuz closure could push oil markets into 'red zone': IEA
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz since March 4, 2026, has triggered a global oil shortage and impacted stock markets worldwide.
Modi holds 4-hour meet with ministers on energy, 'Viksit Bharat'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a four-and-a-half-hour meeting with his council of ministers on Thursday evening.
Prashant Kishor shifts to ashram after Bihar poll debacle
Political strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor said he has shifted to an ashram on the outskirts of Patna, Bihar.
PM calls crucial council meeting today amid West Asia crisis
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a crucial meeting of the Council of Ministers on Thursday at 4:00pm upon his return from his five-nation foreign tour.
'Time to weep': Rahul Gandhi slams Modi over 'Melodi' trend
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for trivializing serious economic concerns in India.
Norwegian journalist claims social media accounts suspended after questioning Modi
Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng has claimed that her Instagram and Facebook accounts were suspended after she questioned Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a joint press conference with Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr Store in Oslo.
Modi's 'Melody' moment with Italian PM sparks Parle Industries rally
Shares of Parle Industries have hit the upper circuit after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's gesture of gifting Melody toffees to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during his Rome visit.
You can now talk to Gandhi at Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya
The Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya, also known as the Prime Ministers Museum, in New Delhi has launched an interactive artificial intelligence-powered 3D avatar of Mahatma Gandhi.
Video: Modi gifts 'Melody' toffee to Italian counterpart Meloni
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is in Italy as part of his five-nation tour, gifted a packet of Melody Toffee to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
Xi, Putin likely to attend BRICS summit in India
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to attend the BRICS summit in New Delhi on September 12-13.
Italy formally recognizes Sanatana Dharma as registered religion
The Italian Parliament has officially recognized the Italian Hindu Union, Sanatana Dharma Samgha, as a registered religious denomination.