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.
IG Drones patents India's 1st defense drone simulator
IG Drones has been awarded a patent for India's first indigenous defense drone simulator.
How were Indians able to access Pakistani artists' accounts?
The Indian government has once again restricted the social media accounts of several Pakistani celebrities, including actors Mawra Hocane and Yumna Zaidi.
Modi receives Ghana's national honor
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been awarded Ghana's national honor, The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana.
Maharashtra Congress MLA says 'Modi not farmers' father;' gets suspended
Maharashtra Congress MLA Nana Patole was suspended from the state Assembly for a day on Tuesday after his controversial remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Modi government approves ₹2 trillion package for employment generation, R&D
The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a massive ₹2 lakh crore package for employment generation, research and development (R&D), sports policy overhaul, and highway expansion.
'I was there..': Jaishankar refutes Trump's India-Pak ceasefire claims
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has refuted United States President Donald Trump's claim of using trade as leverage to enforce a ceasefire between India and Pakistan.
Modi to embark on longest diplomatic tour; BRICS on agenda
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a five-nation tour from July 2-9, starting in Ghana. The visit is aimed at strengthening ties with key Global South nations.
BJP gets new state chiefs; national president election soon
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is one step closer to electing a new national president.
'Trump-Modi ties strong, US-India trade deal very soon': White House
The White House has confirmed that a trade deal between the United States and India is nearing completion.
MP minister Sampatiya Uike under probe for alleged ₹1,000cr scam
The Madhya Pradesh Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department has launched an investigation against its own minister, Sampatiya Uike.
Shubhanshu Shukla conducts microalgae experiment on ISS for Gaganyaan mission
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut on the International Space Station (ISS) mission, is conducting a space microalgae experiment.
IAF lost jets to Pakistan due to political constraints: Official
India's Defense Attaché to Indonesia, Navy Captain Shiv Kumar, has alleged that the Indian Air Force (IAF) suffered losses during "Operation Sindoor" on May 7.
WHO declares India trachoma-free, says PM in 'Mann Ki Baat'
In his latest "Mann Ki Baat" episode, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared India free of trachoma, an eye disease.
PM Modi interacts with Shubhanshu Shukla after successful ISS docking
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken to Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian in decades to reach space.
Modi influencing EC to scrap Bihar voter list: Tejashwi Yadav
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of influencing the Election Commission (EC) to scrap Bihar's voter list.
'Cancel all deals...': Trump repeats claim on India-Pak conflict
United States President Donald Trump has once again claimed that he prevented a potential nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan.
Neeru Bajwa deletes all 'SardaarJi 3' promos—but reshares fan post
Actor Neeru Bajwa has deleted all social media posts related to her upcoming film Sardaar Ji 3, also starring Diljit Dosanjh and Pakistani actor Hania Aamir.
Union cabinet passes resolution condemning Emergency on its 50th anniversary
The Union Cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has passed a resolution condemning the imposition of the Emergency in India on its 50th anniversary.
'Modi is first for some': Kharge's jibe at Shashi Tharoor
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday took a dig at party leader Shashi Tharoor over his recent praise for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
'Placed democracy under arrest': Modi slams Congress over 1975-77 Emergency
As the country commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Emergency, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the publication of The Emergency Diaries, a book that details his experiences during those years.
'India has enough...energy supplies': Hardeep Puri amid Middle East tensions
India, the world's third-largest oil importer and fourth-largest gas buyer, has enough energy supplies to last several weeks.
US-India trade deal talks stall over agri imports, tariffs
India and the US are facing major hurdles in their proposed trade deal.
Modi government ensures steady fuel supply amid Middle East conflict
India, the world's third-largest oil importer and fourth-biggest gas buyer, has sufficient energy supplies to last for several weeks.
Modi speaks to Iranian president after US strikes Iran facilities
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday, discussing the recent escalation in the Israel-Iran conflict.
Nitish Kumar announces pension hike for elderly, disabled, widowed women
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has announced a major increase in the monthly pension for the elderly, disabled persons, and widowed women.
'Operation Sindhu': 517 Indians evacuated from Iran amid Israel conflict
The Indian government has successfully evacuated 517 citizens from Iran under "Operation Sindhu."
'Won't get Nobel Prize for stopping India-Pakistan war': Trump
United States President Donald Trump has once again taken credit for brokering peace between India and Pakistan. He lamented not being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts.
'Yoga for humanity 2.0': PM Modi addresses 3 lakh participants
Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the International Yoga Day celebrations in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. He performed the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP) with over three lakh participants.
'Tharoor was invited to campaign for...Nilambur bypoll': Congress rebuts MP
The Congress party's Kerala unit chief, Sunny Joseph, has refuted Member of Parliament Shashi Tharoor's claims of not being invited to campaign for the Nilambur Assembly by-election.
Modi to flag off 1st locomotive for Guinea from Bihar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the first locomotive manufactured in India for export to Guinea on Friday.
'Soon, people speaking English in India will feel ashamed': Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday stressed the importance of Indian languages, calling them the "jewels of our culture."
What is the 'special gift' Croatian PM gave Modi
During his visit to Croatia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was gifted a "special gift" by his Croatian counterpart, Andrej Plenkovic.
'Khalistanis using Canada…to promote violence': Spy agency confirms India's claim
Canada's top intelligence agency, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), has confirmed for the first time that Khalistani extremists are operating from its soil.
'Wanted to thank him...': Trump hosts Asim Munir for lunch
United States President Donald Trump hosted Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir for a lunch meeting at the White House on Wednesday.
'Fighting on Twitter?': Modi jokes with Macron at G7
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron shared a light-hearted moment at the G7 Summit in Canada.
Modi calls out double standards on terrorism at G7 Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed the G7 Outreach Session in Kananaskis, Canada, where he called for a united global front against terrorism and an end to double standards.
Key points Modi told Trump during their 35-minute phone call
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday, discussing terrorism.
Modi declines Trump's invitation to visit US after G7 Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declined United States President Donald Trump's invitation to visit the US after the G7 Summit in Canada.
'We'll never accept mediation': Modi to Trump on India-Pakistan issue
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated India's long-standing position against third-party mediation in its relations with Pakistan during a phone call with United States President Donald Trump.
Modi-Carney meet at G7: Leaders agree to restore high commissioners
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday (local time) at the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada.
UK jet, world's most expensive, grounded in India for 48hrs
A Royal Navy F-35B fighter jet from the United Kingdom has been grounded at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport for over 48 hours after making an emergency landing on Sunday morning due to low fuel.
Why PM Modi's visit to Cyprus is strategically important
Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Cyprus on Sunday, marking the first visit by an Indian PM to the island nation in over two decades.
PM Modi receives highest honor of Cyprus
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday received the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III, the highest honor in Cyprus.
Amitabh Kant resigns as G20 Sherpa
Amitabh Kant, a retired 1980-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, has resigned as India's G20 Sherpa after a remarkable 45-year government service.
Boeing experts in Ahmedabad to analyze Air India plane crash
Boeing experts have arrived in Ahmedabad to assist with the investigation into the recent Air India plane crash.
What caused Pune bridge collapse, killing 4
A nearly 30-year-old narrow bridge over the Indrayani River near Talegaon in Maharashtra's Pune district collapsed on Sunday, killing four people and injuring over 50 others.
Modi arrives in Canada to attend G7 Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in Canada on Monday to attend the G7 Summit in Kananaskis on June 16-17.
2nd black box recovered from Air India crash site
The second black box (cockpit voice recorder) of the doomed Air India Flight AI-171 has been recovered, officials confirmed on Sunday.
Cyprus may be next to accept UPI payments
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that discussions are underway to include Cyprus in India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) network.
India‑EU free trade deal by year‑end: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that India and the European Union (EU) are working toward a free trade agreement (FTA) by the end of this year.
Ugandan conglomerate to invest ₹10,000cr in India by 2030
Madhvani Group, a prominent Ugandan conglomerate with investments across Africa, the Middle East, as well as North America, has announced plans to invest ₹10,000 crore in India over the next five years.
'Mistakes happen but...': Amit Shah on Vijay Shah's remarks
Union Ministers Amit Shah and Bhupendra Yadav on Saturday asked Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders to avoid making controversial statements.
No, Pakistan army chief wasn't invited to US military parade
The White House has refuted claims that Pakistan's Army chief, General Asim Munir, was invited to the recent Washington Military Parade.
Modi's 1st foreign visit after 'Operation Sindoor' to Canada
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a three-nation tour starting Sunday. The tour includes Canada, where he will attend the G7 Summit.
Congress questions Modi again on Trump's India-Pak ceasefire claims
The Congress party has questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence on former US President Donald Trump's repeated claims of brokering a ceasefire between India and Pakistan.
Air India plane crash: Death toll rises to 274
The death toll in the tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad has reportedly risen to 274. The casualties include passengers and crew members of the flight, AI-171, as well as local residents on the ground.
Israel shows map with J&K as part of Pakistan, apologizes
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) apologized on Saturday for posting an incorrect map of India's international boundaries.
Air India crash: Committee to probe causes, suggest preventive measures
The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Saturday announced the formation of a high-level multi-disciplinary committee to investigate the causes behind the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI-171.
Modi arrives in Ahmedabad, visits Air India plane crash site
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Ahmedabad on Friday to meet officials and review the situation in the wake of the tragic Air India flight AI171 crash.
'What's...US really up to?' Congress after Washington invites Asim Munir
Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has criticized the United States for reportedly inviting Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir, to the US Army Day celebrations on June 14.
RT-PCR test now mandatory for ministers meeting PM Modi
An RT-PCR test has been made mandatory for ministers meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reported India Today TV.
'Proud of..': PM Modi after meeting 'Operation Sindoor' multi-party delegations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met members of multi-party delegations who recently represented India in various countries.
Katrina Kaif named global face of Maldives tourism
Bollywood actor Katrina Kaif has been named the global brand ambassador for the Maldives.
'Confident that mutual respect…understanding will continue': Yunus writes to Modi
Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has responded to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Eid-ul-Adha greetings.
'Meghalaya Police..lying': Family of Indore woman arrested for husband's murder
In a shocking turn of events, Sonam Raghuvanshi (24) from Indore has been accused of murdering her husband, Raja Raghuvanshi, during their honeymoon in Meghalaya.
Congress slams PM Modi over Manipur violence, calls him 'insensitive'
The Congress party has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led central government over their handling of the ongoing crisis in Manipur.
269M Indians lifted out of extreme poverty since 2011-12: Report
India's extreme poverty rate has fallen to 5.3% in 2022-23, a significant decline from the 27.1% recorded in 2011-12, according to updated data from the World Bank.
India's fight against terrorism: Jaishankar thanks UK for solidarity
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has thanked the United Kingdom for its strong condemnation of the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22.
Restore statehood, Omar Abdullah tells Modi during Vande Bharat launch
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has called for the restoration of statehood to the Union Territory.
What made Mark Carney invite PM Modi to G7 Summit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accepted an invitation from his Canadian counterpart, Mark Carney, to attend the G7 Summit in Alberta.
Canada PM invites Modi to G7 Summit; he confirms attendance
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he has been invited to the upcoming Group of Seven (G7) summit by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
'Kam kapde wali ladki': BJP MP likens clothing to morality
Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Kailash Vijayvargiya has sparked a controversy with his comments on women's clothing.
Pakistan attacked 'insaniyat and Kashmiriyat' in Pahalgam: Modi in J&K
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on Pakistan over its open support for terrorists after he inaugurated several projects during his first visit to Jammu and Kashmir since the Pahalgam attack.
Kashmir gets major rail link today; what's special about it
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the much-awaited Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project on Friday.