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.
Will India ban social media usage for teens?
India is considering age-based restrictions on social media platforms, a move that has gained momentum after Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Australia's efforts in this direction.
Jaishankar to launch India's UNSC campaign in New York
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will launch India's campaign for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2028-29 term.
India, New Zealand elevate bilateral ties to strategic partnership
India and New Zealand have elevated their bilateral relations to a strategic partnership.
Far-right protester gatecrashed Modi's Melbourne hotel, another issued death threat
A far-right anti-immigrant activist allegedly heckled Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his Melbourne hotel shortly after he arrived in Australia for his two-day visit on Wednesday.
Congress rejects BJP's claim on uranium deal with Australia
The Congress party has rejected the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was responsible for Australia's decision to sell uranium to India.
'Mr India': Australia's media hails PM Modi's visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Australia from July 8-10 has been widely covered in the country's media.
BBL 2026-27: Chennai to host Renegades vs Scorchers season opener
The 2026-27 Big Bash League (BBL) season will kick off with a match between Melbourne Renegades and defending champions Perth Scorchers in Chennai on December 12.
BJP fields TMC defectors, including Sushmita Dev, for RS bypolls
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has fielded three former Trinamool Congress (TMC) Rajya Sabha MPs, Sushmita Dev, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, and Prakash Chik Baraik, for the July 24 Rajya Sabha bypolls in West Bengal.
New Zealand's 57% exports to India go tariff-free under FTA
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced that 57% of his country's exports to India will be tariff-free.
Operation Sindoor's anti-terror strikes resonated across world: Modi in Melbourne
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday addressed the Indian community in Melbourne, Australia.
India-Australia seal nuclear and defence deals during Modi's visit
India and Australia have signed a series of agreements to strengthen cooperation in civil nuclear energy, maritime security, and critical minerals.
Modi bats for deeper India-Australia ties using T20, ODI analogies
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has likened the diplomatic relationship between India and Australia to a cricket match.
Modi outlines ambitious India-Australia future ties focusing on AI, semiconductors
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has unveiled a bold vision for India-Australia relations, calling on businesses to lead the way in expanding cooperation into strategic sectors.
'You'll compensate for vehicle damage?' Kejriwal asks automakers over E20
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal has written to 29 automobile manufacturers seeking clarification on the use of E20 ethanol-blended fuel.
Karan Johar reacts to PM Modi's 'Kuch Kuch...' reference
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently on a three-nation tour, with Indonesia being his first stop.
'I follow your career, copied programs': Indonesian president praises Modi
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has openly praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and India's development model.
India to help Indonesia build customized EVMs
India and Indonesia have signed a major memorandum of understanding (MoU) to modernize the Southeast Asian nation's electoral system.
India-Indonesia sign 20 MoUs, including BrahMos pact during Modi visit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit to Indonesia has resulted in the signing of 20 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) between the two countries.
Ram Temple donation theft: SIT probing ₹124cr spent on events
A Special Investigation Team (SIT), which is probing the donation theft at Ram Mandir, is reportedly looking into the ₹124 crore spent by the temple trust in Ayodhya on major events over two years.
PM Modi receives ceremonial Guard of Honour in Indonesia
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was given a ceremonial Guard of Honour in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Tuesday.
BrahMos deal likely to progress during PM Modi's Indonesia visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to Indonesia, where he is expected to strengthen bilateral ties. The visit will focus on defense, trade, maritime security, and critical minerals cooperation.
Video: Indonesian Air Force's F-16, Sukhoi-30 escort Modi's aircraft
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was welcomed to Jakarta, Indonesia, by two fighter jets of the Indonesian Air Force on Monday.
Mookerjee saved Bengal from 'bloody clutches of Pakistan': Yogi Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid tribute to Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his 125th birth anniversary.
PM Modi to embark on 6-day trip to 3 nations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is embarking on a six-day trip to Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand starting Monday.
Modi inaugurates CG Semi's semiconductor manufacturing plant in Gujarat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated India's third semiconductor manufacturing plant at Sanand, Gujarat.
India to auction vast unexplored areas for offshore oil drilling
In a bid to tackle the biggest energy supply shock in decades, India is ramping up its domestic crude exploration efforts.
PM Modi receives death threat ahead of Australia visit
Ahead of his three-day visit to Australia, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has received a death threat.
India has overcome world's biggest energy crisis: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India has successfully tackled what he called the "biggest energy crisis of the 21st century."
Sonam Wangchuk has lost over 5kg: CJP founder
Climate activist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk is on an indefinite hunger strike at Delhi's Jantar Mantar.
PM Modi inaugurates Jodhpur airport's new terminal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated a new terminal building at Jodhpur Airport in Rajasthan.
Delhi government ends work-from-home arrangement for employees
The Delhi government has scrapped its work-from-home (WFH) arrangement for government employees.
Amarnath Yatra begins, over 20,000 pilgrims leave for shrine
The annual Amarnath Yatra, a major Hindu pilgrimage, has begun with thousands of devotees leaving from the Pahalgam and Baltal base camps in Jammu and Kashmir.
Maneka Gandhi's peacock feather remark sparks outrage among Jains
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and animal rights activist Maneka Gandhi has sparked a controversy over her comments on the use of peacock feathers by Jain monks of the Digambara sect.
Japan joins India to condemn cross-border terrorism from Pakistan
India and Japan have jointly condemned cross-border terrorism from Pakistan.
Modi to make 1st official New Zealand visit next week
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on his first official visit to New Zealand next week.
India-Japan sign AI, defense, energy pacts after Modi-Takaichi summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday described the technology partnership between India and Japan as the "strongest pillar" of their bilateral ties as the two nations signed several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs).
Japan to finance India's power grid under new initiative
Japan has agreed to finance India's power grid with up to $492 million. The funding comes under the first project of its new POWERR Asia initiative, according to Nikkei Asia.
PM Modi, Japan's Takaichi hold bilateral talks in Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held bilateral talks at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Thursday.
PM Modi to host Japan's Takaichi for India-Japan summit today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit in New Delhi on Thursday.
Delhi HC orders removal of 5 documents against Raghav Chadha
The Delhi High Court has ordered the removal of five documents objected to by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament Raghav Chadha.
117 prominent Indians, Pakistanis urge Modi, Sharif to resume dialogue
Over 100 prominent citizens from India and Pakistan have written an open letter to Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Shehbaz Sharif, urging them to take meaningful and sustained steps toward restoring peace, normalcy, dialogue and cooperation between the neighbors.
'Why mum?' Congress questions Modi over Ram Temple donation theft
The Congress party has slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his silence on the alleged embezzlement of donations at Ram Mandir by members of Ayodhya's Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra trust.
Pakistan raises concerns over Indus Treaty suspension at 'international conference'
Pakistan recently hosted an "international conference" to discuss the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), warning that its failure could destabilize global order.
Sergio Gor recalls Trump trying to call Modi at 6am
United States Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, has recalled an incident when President Donald Trump tried to call Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi early in the morning.
'Last 1-2% left': US ambassador on India-US trade deal
The proposed trade agreement between India and the United States is nearing completion, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor announced on Monday.
Modi to chair high-level meeting with central ministries' secretaries today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a high-level meeting with the secretaries of all central government ministries and departments on Tuesday at 4:00pm.
PM Modi to attend G20 summit in US: Sergio Gor
United States Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, has announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the G20 Summit in the United States in December.
India distances itself from reports of Track-2 dialogue with Pakistan
India has distanced itself from reports of a Track 2 dialogue with Pakistan, stating that there is no official involvement or support from the Indian government.
Cabinet reshuffle, new BJP team likely to be announced
Speculation is rife over a possible reshuffle in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cabinet.
India, Seychelles sign major deal to boost bilateral ties
India and Seychelles have signed a major agreement to strengthen their bilateral ties.
Adityanath's Ram temple theft probe rattles BJP, Sangh leadership: Report
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's aggressive handling of the Ram temple theft case has reportedly caused unease within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the larger Sangh Parivar.
Not Modi, these 2 top officials to attend Khamenei's funeral
Bihar Governor Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain and Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita will represent India at the state funeral of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, ANI reported, citing Iranian sources.
India, Seychelles sign 19 agreements during Modi's visit
India and Seychelles have signed 19 key agreements in a major push to strengthen bilateral relations.
Gold prices have dropped over ₹13,000 since PM's appeal
Since Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for Indians to postpone gold purchases, gold prices have dropped by over ₹13,000 per 10gm.
Seychelles bestows 'Guardian of the Blue Horizon' on PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been awarded the "Guardian of the Blue Horizon," Seychelles's top honor, for his leadership in environmental conservation and sustainable development.
'Mann Ki Baat': Modi lauds India becoming self-reliant in defense
In the 135th episode of his monthly radio show, Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's strides toward self-reliance in defense manufacturing and aviation.
PM Modi accorded warm welcome in Seychelles
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was given a warm welcome by the Indian diaspora on his arrival in Seychelles.
India deserves permanent seat at UNSC: Seychelles Foreign Minister
Seychelles's Foreign Minister Barry Faure has backed India's bid for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
Suniel Shetty reveals granddaughter's daily ritual with PM Modi's picture
Actor Suniel Shetty recently revealed that his granddaughter, Evaarah, has a special ritual for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Trump likely to visit India early next year: Marco Rubio
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced that President Donald Trump is likely to visit India early next year.
Sonia Gandhi's Gaza conflict remarks spark political war
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi has criticized the Indian government's silence on the ongoing Gaza conflict.
India launches 2 IAF C-17s for earthquake-hit Venezuela
India has launched two IAF C-17s for earthquake-hit Venezuela under "Operation Amistad." "Amistad" translates to "friendship" in Spanish.
Sanjay Raut questions missing silver brick donated to Ram Mandir
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut has raised concerns over the alleged disappearance of a 4kg silver brick that was donated for the construction of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.
How Venezuela's twin earthquakes impact India
The two earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 have raised concerns of disruption to India's oil trade with the South American country, which has recently become a key supplier of crude oil to Indian refiners.
Amazon CEO meets Modi, announces additional $13B India investment
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has announced a massive $13 billion investment in India. The announcement was made during his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday.
'It was direct assault on Constitution: Modi recalls Emergency
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has described the 1975 Emergency in India as a "direct assault" on the Constitution.
'India...ready to extend all possible assistance': Modi after Venezuela quakes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his condolences to the people of Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes rocked the country's capital, Caracas.
Iran invites PM Modi to attend Khamenei's state funeral
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the state funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a US-Israeli airstrike in February, WION reported.
Trump laughed off proposal to deploy Indian troops to Ukraine
A new book has revealed that United States Vice President JD Vance had proposed the deployment of Indian troops to Ukraine for a peacekeeping mission.
Rohit Sharma receives Padma Shri award from President Droupadi Murmu
Indian cricketing legend Rohit Sharma was conferred with the prestigious Padma Shri award by President Droupadi Murmu.
'Is there even....student there?' Education minister slams NEET leak protests
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has reacted to the protests at Jantar Mantar, led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which is demanding his resignation over the NEET paper leak, questioning if students were even among the protesters.
Why Modi government will share PSLV technology with private companies
India is set to share its Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) technology with private companies.