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.
Cabinet clears bill to punish paper leaks more strictly
The Union Cabinet has cleared a bill proposing stricter punishments for examination paper leaks.
Government requested day to decide on Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation: CJP
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has stood firm on its demand for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Vande Mataram bill tabled in Rajya Sabha
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai, on Friday tabled the National Honor (Amendment) Bill, 2026, also known as the Vande Mataram Bill in the Rajya Sabha.
'No word of empathy...': Dia Mirza criticizes PM's midnight address
Actor Dia Mirza has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent address to the nation regarding the NEET paper leak, saying his words showed no empathy for affected students and their families.
Delhi Police say pellets not used; hospital report contradicts claim
A 28-year-old man suffered pellet injuries during the July 20 Jantar Mantar protest, according to a government hospital report, contradicting the Delhi Police's assertion that its personnel did not use pellet guns against student demonstrators.
Union Cabinet meeting at 1:00pm today
The Union Cabinet will meet at 1:00pm on Friday in Parliament, with the draft anti-paper leak bill likely to be discussed.
'Charging...': Abhijeet Dipke shares IV drip photo before nationwide protest
Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has shared a photograph of him on X with the caption "Charging up" after he had to briefly leave the protest site at Jantar Mantar due to health issues.
'Cowardice, wanton cruelty': Sonia Gandhi slams Modi over student protests
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi has slammed the Narendra Modi-led central government for its handling of recent student protests.
CJP to meet Union ministers at Constitution Club at 12:30pm
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) will meet Union ministers at the Constitution Club of India in New Delhi on Friday.
Wangchuk's message after ending hunger strike: Details government assurances
Activist Sonam Wangchuk has ended his 26-day hunger strike at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram. The decision came after he received written assurances from the central government.
Paper leak cases: PM Modi vows more stringent measures
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has promised more stringent measures to tackle the ongoing paper leak cases.
Sonam Wangchuk ends hunger strike after 26 days
Activist Sonam Wangchuk has ended his 26-day hunger strike at Gurugram's Medanta hospital. The decision was taken after the government assured no legal action would be taken against Jantar Mantar protesters.
INDIA bloc MPs head to Gandhi Smriti 'to support students'
Opposition leaders, headed by Rahul Gandhi, have intensified their protest against the central government over the paper leak issue by heading to Gandhi Smriti on Tees January Marg to pay tributes to students who died by suicide after the NEET paper leak.
'Being uneducated himself...': Naseeruddin Shah slams PM Modi on protests
Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah has once again spoken out on the ongoing controversy surrounding the 2026 NEET paper leak and the police action against students protesting at Delhi's Jantar Mantar.
CJP protest: Connaught Place shops, offices to close by 6:30pm
The New Delhi Traders Association (NDTA) has advised all shops, offices, and restaurants in Connaught Place to close by 6:30pm on Thursday amid ongoing student protests.
Debate NEET leak without bringing up resignation: Government to opposition
The government has reached out to opposition leaders in a bid to end the deadlock in Parliament over the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) paper leak issue.
Anna Hazare holds silent protest in support of protesting students
Veteran social activist Anna Hazare on Thursday staged a two-hour silent protest (maun andolan) at the Mahatma Gandhi statue in Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra.
Centre reaches out to CJP again for talks
Union Minister Jitendra Singh has invited student protesters to hold talks with the government, saying it is "ready for discussions on all issues at your convenience, at any time."
Rajkummar Rao participated in 'Modi Hai To...' song under 'pressure'?
Bollywood actor Rajkummar Rao recently hinted that he may have been under pressure to participate in the song Modi Hai Toh Mumkin Hai.
Rahul reacts to Modi's 'will fast-track paper leak' cases announcement
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has reacted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement that his government will establish fast-track courts to ensure speedy and strict punishment for those involved in exam paper leaks.
'Setting up fast-track courts for paper leaks': Modi to youth
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the setting up of fast-track courts to ensure swift and stringent punishment for those involved in paper leaks, saying, "Nothing is more important than the welfare and future of our youth."
Government ready for detailed discussion on paper leaks: Nadda
The central government has expressed its willingness to hold a detailed discussion in Parliament over the ongoing protests and the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) paper leak.
152 leaks, zero convictions: Rahul Gandhi says education system 'rigged'
Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has accused the government of failing students by allowing 152 examination paper leaks in the last decade without a single conviction.
India-China relations improving gradually since Modi-Xi Kazan meeting: Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that India-China relations have been gradually improving since Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping met in Kazan, Russia, in October 2024.
Monsoon Session: Kalyan Banerjee suspended over remarks against women MPs
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kalyan Banerjee has been suspended from the Lok Sabha for the rest of the Monsoon Session.
'Congress allowed to speak...not us': Akhilesh fumes over NEET discussion
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday expressed his anger over not being allowed to speak on the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) paper leak issue in Parliament.
Sharad Pawar, Supriya Sule meet Modi amid allegiance switch buzz
Nationalist Congress Party (SP) chief Sharad Pawar and his daughter, MP Supriya Sule, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his office on Wednesday.
Sikkim tunnel collapse: Death toll rises to 20
The death toll from the tunnel collapse at the NHPC Teesta Stage-VI Hydroelectric Project in Sikkim's Namchi district has risen to 20.
JP Nadda, Jitendra Singh meet Sonam Wangchuk at Medanta Hospital
Union ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh met activist Sonam Wangchuk at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram on Tuesday.
'Using students as political tools': Dharmendra Pradhan on Rahul Gandhi
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of using students as "political tools to manufacture disruption during the Monsoon Session of Parliament" after opposition leaders protested outside Lok Kalyan Marg on Tuesday.
Rahul Gandhi lists 5 demands after being released from detention
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has put forth five demands to the central government after his detention during a protest on Tuesday.
Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav detained outside PM's residence
The Delhi Police have detained several opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav, who were protesting at Lok Kalyan Marg over alleged police brutality against students during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest march on Monday.
MOS PMO meets Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi protesting outside Modi's residence
Minister of State (MoS) in the Prime Minister's Office Jitendra Singh spoke to Rahul Gandhi at the ongoing Congress protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg.
Congress workers protesting outside Modi's residence detained
Several Congress workers protesting at Lok Kalyan Marg demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan have been detained by police.
Speaker said government's approval needed for NEET discussion: Rahul Gandhi
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has claimed that Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla told the opposition that he would have to consult the government first before allowing a discussion on the NEET paper leak.
NEET paper leak: PM calls for restraint amid CJP protests
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed for restraint, saying that "it is easy to go on the wrong path," after violence broke out during a protest by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) over the NEET paper leak.
Monsoon session of Parliament: Both Houses adjourned till 12
Both Houses of the Parliament have been adjourned till 12 noon.
PM Modi calls NEET paper leak a 'ghor paap'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condemned the recent NEET paper leak, calling it a "ghor paap" or grave sin.
CJP protest march violence: Delhi Police register 5 FIRs
The Delhi Police have registered 5 FIRs so far at Connaught Place Police Station, Parliament Street Police Station and other police stations in connection with the protest march organized by the Cockroach Janta Party on Monday.
Students' protest 'far bigger than any individual,' says Shabana Azmi
Veteran actor Shabana Azmi (75) fell ill on Monday while protesting at New Delhi's Jantar Mantar.
NEET protest: Shabana Azmi-Javed Akhtar wrote letter to PM Modi
Veteran actor Shabana Azmi recently visited Delhi's Jantar Mantar to show her support for the protesters demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
CJP's Sansad Chalo march turns tense; protesters baton-charged, detained
The Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) "Sansad Chalo" march in Delhi turned tense on Monday as police intervened with heavy security during the Parliament's Monsoon Session.
'Not talking about 56-year-old youth': Modi's dig at Rahul Gandhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday took a dig at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi while hailing the successful launch of a rocket by Hyderabad-based space startup Skyroot Aerospace.
'No need for storm': PM calls for productive Monsoon Session
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for a productive Monsoon Session of Parliament, saying when meaningful debate is backed by fact and logic, "there is no room for a storm."
Lathicharge at Jantar Mantar ahead of CJP's Parliament march today
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has planned a "Chalo Sansad" march to the Parliament. The rally, however, has been denied permission by Delhi Police. Protesters gathered for the march clashed with security personnel at Jantar Mantar, ANI reported.
Parliament's Monsoon Session begins today
The Parliament's monsoon session will commence on Monday amid a heated confrontation between the government and opposition parties.
Ram Mandir donations theft: Congress leaders say devotees feel 'betrayed'
Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, demanding an independent probe into the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ayodhya Ram Mandir.
This is how India's 1st indigenous C-295 aircraft will look
Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu, recently visited the Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) facility in Vadodara, Gujarat.
Wangchuk refuses treatment at hospital, carries on with hunger strike
Activist Sonam Wangchuk has been admitted to Safdarjung Hospital after a 20-day hunger strike.
India's 1st private orbital rocket, Vikram-1, blasts off to space
The Vikram-1, India's first privately developed orbital launch vehicle, was launched today at 12:06pm.
Tata Electronics to build India's 1st semiconductor wafer plant
Tata Electronics, a subsidiary of the Tata Group, is preparing to set up India's first large-scale semiconductor wafer manufacturing facility.
'Will stay alive till...': Wangchuk refuses to call off fast
Activist Sonam Wangchuk is on an indefinite hunger strike in Delhi, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over an alleged NEET paper leak.
PM Modi's postcard to fly on India's 1st private rocket
Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 rocket will lift off from Sriharikota on July 18, carrying a unique payload: a handwritten postcard by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Japanese engineer flags policy concerns over India's bullet train project
Isao Tsujimura, a senior Japanese railway engineer and metro vehicle consultant based in Delhi, has raised concerns over India's first bullet train project.
Inside India's 1st hydrogen train: How the green engine works
India has entered a new era of clean rail transport with the launch of its first hydrogen-powered train.