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.
Putin hails India's 'independent, self-sufficient' policy, promises non-stop energy
On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin, during the 23rd Russia-India annual bilateral summit, reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties.
Not Rahul Gandhi but Tharoor invited to Putin dinner: Reports
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has reportedly been invited to a state banquet hosted by President Droupadi Murmu in honor of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Russia to build India's largest nuclear power plant in Kudankulam
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced the construction of India's largest nuclear power plant in Kudankulam, Tamil Nadu.
Putin assures India of 'uninterrupted shipments' of fuel
Russia has assured India of uninterrupted fuel supplies, President Vladimir Putin announced on Thursday.
Key takeaways from Modi-Putin press conference
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin have launched an Economic Cooperation Program to boost bilateral trade and investment until 2030.
'Taking action on possible peaceful settlement...': Putin thanks Modi
Russian President Vladimir Putin has thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his focus on the Ukraine conflict.
India-Russia pledge economic cooperation till 2030, stand together against terrorism
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a joint press conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin, announced an increase in economic cooperation between India and Russia until 2030.
What did Putin write regarding Gandhi in Rajghat's visitors' book
Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is on a two-day visit to India, paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat on Thursday.
'Should work together...': Modi, Putin hold bilateral talks
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a bilateral summit in New Delhi on Friday, December 5.
'Not here to shout...': Tharoor chastises Congress over Parliament chaos
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has spoken out against the ongoing disruptions in the Indian Parliament, calling for a return to meaningful debate.
Hyderabad House, once Nizam's palace, now stage for Modi-Putin summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is hosting Russian President Vladimir Putin at the iconic Hyderabad House in Delhi.
'India not neutral, on peace side': Modi on Russia-Ukraine war
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin in New Delhi on Friday, where he reiterated India's commitment to peace in the ongoing Ukraine conflict.
Putin, Modi begin bilateral talks at Hyderabad House
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin have reached the Hyderabad House for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit.
Putin receives Guard of Honor; he pays tribute to Gandhi
Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is on a two-day visit to India, paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat.
Delhi traffic police issues advisory amid Putin visit
The Delhi Traffic Police has issued a detailed advisory for Friday, December 5, in view of Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit.
'Russia didn't start Ukraine war': Putin blames West for conflict
In an exclusive interview with India Today, Russian President Vladimir Putin has blamed the West for initiating the Ukraine conflict.
Modi gifts Russian edition of Bhagavad Gita to Putin
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has gifted a Russian edition of the Bhagavad Gita to visiting Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is on a two-day visit to India.
'If US can buy our fuel, why can't India': Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin has questioned the United States's stance on buying Russian fuel while pressuring India not to do so.
Raj Bhavan reception, talks with Modi: Putin's day 2 itinerary
Russian President Vladimir Putin is on a two-day state visit to India, his first since the Russia-Ukraine war started.
Putin lands in Delhi; PM Modi receives him at airport
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi on Thursday evening to attend the 23rd India-Russia summit.
'Breaking tradition': Rahul Gandhi protests over no opposition-Putin meeting
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has accused the central government of breaking a long-standing tradition of allowing opposition leaders to meet visiting foreign dignitaries.
Video: Varanasi residents perform 'aarti' of Putin's photograph
As Russian President Vladimir Putin prepares to visit India on Thursday evening, residents of Varanasi have taken a unique approach to welcome him.
'Maza lijiye...': Opposition protests on Parliament premises over air pollution
Opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) staged a protest on the Parliament premises on Thursday over air pollution in Delhi and other parts of North India.
Putin in India today: Su-57 jets, trade talks on agenda
Russian President Vladimir Putin will arrive in New Delhi on Thursday evening for a two-day visit.
Explained: What's on Putin's agenda in 30-hour India visit
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to arrive in New Delhi for a crucial 30-hour visit.
Commandos, snipers, AI-monitoring: All about Putin's security for India visit
A five-layer security ring has been established for Russian President Vladimir Putin's upcoming visit to India, NDTV reported.
'SIR is simple, don't complicate': Modi to Bengal BJP MPs
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Members of Parliament from West Bengal to keep the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise simple and transparent.
Congress posts AI video of Modi as 'Chaiwala;' stokes controversy
A recent social media post by Congress leader Ragini Nayak has sparked a major controversy. The post features an artificial intelligence (AI)-generated video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, depicting him as a tea seller.
Nehru sought public funds for Babri Masjid, claims Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has alleged that India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, wanted to use public money to construct the Babri Masjid.
PMO complex renamed 'Seva Teerth'; what does it mean
The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) complex in India will be named "Seva Teerth," PTI reported, citing officials.
House debates on 'Vande Mataram,' poll reform on Monday, Tuesday
The Lok Sabha will hold a debate on the 150th anniversary of the national song "Vande Mataram" on Monday, while a discussion on electoral reforms is scheduled for Tuesday.
Consensus reached to let Lok Sabha function smoothly starting tomorrow
Following a floor leaders' meeting in the room of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, it has been decided that the House will run smoothly from Wednesday, without any disruption, ANI reported.
Parliament Winter Session: Lok Sabha adjourned till noon
The Lok Sabha has been adjourned till noon after opposition MPs entered the well of the House demanding discussion on the ongoing SIR.
Special discussion on 'Vande Mataram' in Parliament this week
The Parliament will hold a special discussion on 150 years of "Vande Mataram" later this week.
Delhi-Dehradun Expressway opens for trial run, will halve travel time
The Delhi-Saharanpur-Dehradun Expressway has started its trial run, promising to revolutionize travel between Delhi and Uttarakhand.
'Operation Sagar Bandhu' rescues hundreds, sends relief to Sri Lanka
Cyclone 'Ditwah' has wreaked havoc in Sri Lanka, killing 334 and displacing thousands. The cyclone has also left nearly 400 people missing as rescue operations continue for the fifth day.
India to pitch mega-arms deal with Russia during Putin visit
India is expected to discuss a major arms deal with Russia during President Vladimir Putin's visit this week, Bloomberg reported.
Lok Sabha adjourned for today amid opposition protest over SIR
The Winter Session of the Parliament has been marred by disruptions, with the Lok Sabha adjourned for the day amid protests by opposition parties primarily over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Winter Session: Both houses adjourned till 2pm
The Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 2:00pm on the first day of the Winter Session, after a discussion on the motion of felicitation of new Chairman CP Radhakrishnan.
Priyanka Gandhi hits back at Modi's 'delivery...not drama needed' remark
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked the Opposition to focus on "delivery" instead of "drama" during the Winter Session of Parliament.
Modi welcomes Rajya Sabha chairman with veiled dig at Dhankhar?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed new Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan on Monday.
'No drama...nara': Modi warns opposition as Winter Session begins
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged opposition parties not to disrupt the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament, warning against drama or nara (slogans).
Haryana student stabbed dead in UK, 5 murder suspects bailed
A 30-year-old Indian-origin student, Vijay Kumar Sheoran, was fatally stabbed in Worcester, United Kingdom, on November 25.
Rajasthan minister withdraws order celebrating Babri demolition as 'Shaurya Diwas'
The Rajasthan Education Department has withdrawn an order to observe December 6 as "Shaurya Diwas," just hours after it was issued, according to a report by The Indian Express.
Kiran Bedi urges ban on air purifiers in government offices
Former Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Kiran Bedi has called for a ban on the installation of air purifiers in government offices and official residences.
Cyclone 'Ditwah' leaves 123 dead in Sri Lanka; Emergency declared
Cyclone Ditwah has wreaked havoc in Sri Lanka, killing at least 123 people and leaving 130 missing, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reported on Saturday.
Cyclone 'Ditwah' nears Tamil Nadu, Sri Lanka counts deadly toll
Cyclone "Ditwah" is moving toward the coast of Tamil Nadu and South Andhra Pradesh, India.
PM Modi unveils world's tallest Lord Ram statue in Goa
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday unveiled a 77-foot-tall bronze statue of Lord Ram at the Shree Samsthan Gokarn Jeevottam Mutt in South Goa.
Vladimir Putin to visit India on December 4-5
Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay a state visit to India from 4 to 5 December 2025 for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced.
IIT-Bombay or IIT-Mumbai? Renaming debate ignites political clash
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said he will write to the central government, requesting a name change for the Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay (IIT-Bombay) to Indian Institute of Technology-Mumbai (IIT-Mumbai).
'Like Osama preaching peace...': BJP slams Pakistan's Ram temple remarks
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has slammed Pakistan for its comments on the flag-hoisting ceremony at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.
PM Modi unveils Vikram-I, India's first privately built orbital rocket
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Infinity Campus of Indian space start-up Skyroot in Hyderabad via video conferencing on Thursday.
Constitution Day 2025: Centre releases translated versions in 9 languages
The Indian government has released translated versions of the Constitution in nine regional languages on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.
Modi to unveil India's first privately built orbital rocket tomorrow
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil Vikram-I, India's first privately developed orbital rocket, on Thursday.
'Full confidence in India's security': Israel after Netanyahu's visit postponed
The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed that a new date for his visit to India is being coordinated. This comes after reports suggested that his planned December trip was postponed.
'Honor 1st-time voters...': Modi's letter to citizens on Constitution Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on citizens to fulfill their constitutional duties as India moves toward the vision of a Viksit Bharat.
PM Modi outlines roadmap for developed India at Ayodhya
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hoisted a saffron flag atop the Ram temple in Ayodhya, marking its ceremonial completion.
'Centuries-old wounds are healing', says Modi as Dharma flag hoisted
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hoisted a saffron Dharma flag atop the newly constructed Ram temple in Ayodhya, marking its formal completion.