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.
Philippines President Marcos to visit India from August 4-8
Philippines President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr will visit India from August 4-8, his first official trip since taking office.
Malegaon case: Pragya claims she was forced to name Modi
Former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Pragya Singh Thakur has alleged that she was tortured and coerced into naming high-profile leaders in the Malegaon blast case.
'India on track to become 3rd-largest economy': PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asserted that India is on track to become the world's third-largest economy.
PM Modi launches projects worth ₹2,183.45cr in Varanasi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday launched and laid the foundation stone for 52 development projects worth ₹2,183.45 crore in his parliamentary constituency of Varanasi.
India drops F-35 jet deal after Trump's 25% tariff: Report
The Indian government is weighing multiple options to placate the United States after President Donald Trump imposed a 25% tariff on Indian goods, Bloomberg reported.
'Ended 6 conflicts': White House demands Nobel Prize for Trump
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has called for US President Donald Trump to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
Ex-Tamil Nadu CM OPS exits NDA after meeting MK Stalin
In a major political shift in Tamil Nadu, expelled AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam has announced his exit from the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
Philippines President Marcos to visit India; what's on the agenda?
Philippines President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr will visit India from August 4-8, 2025, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Everybody knows Indian economy 'dead' except Modi: Rahul backs Trump
Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has slammed the central government over the state of India's economy.
What US imports from India? How 25% tariffs impact trade?
US President Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on Indian imports, effective August 1.
Annamalai won't contest TN polls; may get national role: Reports
Former Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president K Annamalai is unlikely to contest the 2026 Assembly elections.
'Kaan kholke sun le...': Jaishankar reiterates no Trump-Modi phone call
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar clarified once again in the Rajya Sabha that there were no phone calls between United States President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi from April 22 to June 16.
How Kerala nuns, arrested for 'conversion,' caused ripples in Parliament
Protests erupted across Kerala, Delhi, and Chhattisgarh for the fourth consecutive day over the arrest of two Keralite nuns on charges of kidnapping and human trafficking.
J&K: 2 terrorists killed in encounter in Poonch
Two terrorists were killed during a joint operation by the Army and police in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district.
No world leader asked India to stop Op Sindoor: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday affirmed that no leader of any country asked India to stop Operation Sindoor.
Modi's top quotes in Lok Sabha during Op Sindoor debate
Prime Minister Narendra Modi defended the Indian Armed Forces's actions during Operation Sindoor against Pakistan on Tuesday in the Lok Sabha.
Got world's support after Operation Sindoor, except from Congress: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, said that India received global support after Operation Sindoor, except from the Congress.
PM Modi lauds Shah for speech on 'Operation Mahadev', 'Sindoor'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his speech in the Lok Sabha on "Operation Mahadev" and "Operation Sindoor."
Gaza crisis: Sonia Gandhi slams Modi for 'shameful silence'
Congress parliamentary party chairperson Sonia Gandhi has slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his "shameful silence" over Israel's military campaign in Gaza.
Nadda apologizes to Kharge after saying 'he lost mental balance'
The Rajya Sabha was rocked by a huge ruckus on Tuesday after Union Minister JP Nadda said that Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge had lost his "mental balance."
'3 Pahalgam terrorists killed in Operation Mahadev': Amit Shah
The discussion on "Operation Sindoor" continues in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, July 29, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressing the House.
Rajya Sabha adjourned amid protests; notices received for 24 discussions
The Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 2:00pm on Tuesday, shortly after the proceedings began.
Opposition interrupts Jaishankar during Op Sindoor debate; Shah loses cool
The Lok Sabha debate on Operation Sindoor turned tense on Monday as External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar was interrupted by chants of opposition leaders.
Stalking accused Vikas Barala's name removed from law officers' list
Vikas Barala, a key accused in the 2017 Varnika Kundu stalking case, has been removed from the list of law officers appointed by the Haryana government after he did not report for joining.
Justice Varma 'hides' identity in SC plea; goes by 'XXX'
Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court has filed a petition in the Supreme Court, challenging an inquiry panel's report that found him guilty of misconduct.
Modi government's new scheme to generate 3.5cr jobs launching soon
The Indian government is all set to launch a new employment-linked incentive scheme, the PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PMVBRY), on August 1, 2025.
Kiren Rijiju invokes Ramayan ahead of 'Operation Sindoor' debate
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has invoked the Hindu epic Ramayana in a post on X (formerly Twitter) ahead of a Lok Sabha debate on "Operation Sindoor."
Modi arrives in Parliament ahead of 16-hour Operation Sindoor debate
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in the Parliament, as the Lok Sabha prepares to hold a 16-hour special discussion on Operation Sindoor on Monday.
'Do we switch off…economy?': Indian envoy defends Russia oil imports
Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Vikram Doraiswami, has defended India's continued oil imports from Russia amid Western criticism.
India now has over 200 start-ups in space sector: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hailed the return of astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla from space.
PM Modi launches Gyan Bharatam Mission to digitize ancient manuscripts
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the Gyan Bharatam Mission, an initiative aimed at digitizing ancient manuscripts across India.
PM Modi to visit Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the historic Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple in Tamil Nadu's Ariyalur district as part of the concluding ceremony of the Aadi Thiruvathirai festival.
PM Modi inaugurates projects worth ₹4,900cr in Tamil Nadu
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated and laid foundation stones for infrastructure projects worth ₹4,900 crore in Tamil Nadu.
PM Modi pays tribute to Abdul Kalam on death anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam on his death anniversary on Sunday.
Congress disrespected Ambedkar, says BJP on Udit Raj's Rahul remark
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has slammed the Congress after its leader Udit Raj's statement that Rahul Gandhi could be the "second Ambedkar" for Other Backward Classes (OBCs).
PM Modi to inaugurate projects worth ₹4,800cr in Tamil Nadu
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and dedicate several development projects in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, today.
President, PM honor Kargil heroes with tributes on Vijay Diwas
President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in paying tributes to the martyrs of the Kargil War on its 26th anniversary.
Rahul Gandhi admits 'mistake', vows caste census for OBC justice
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday admitted that he failed to understand the issues faced by the Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in India.
India, Maldives sign 8 pacts on economy, debt, digital ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on Friday signed eight key agreements during PM Modi's visit to Male.
Modi extends ₹4,850 crore credit line to Maldives
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day visit to the Maldives, has announced a new Line of Credit (LoC) worth ₹4,850 crore to the island nation.
UK‑India FTA introduces first-ever source code protection: Why it matters
The recently signed UK-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) has introduced a major development in the realm of intellectual property (IP) protection.
Modi lands in Maldives, shares hug with President Muizzu
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in the Maldives for a two-day visit.
Modi becomes India's 2nd longest-serving PM; breaks Indira Gandhi's record
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become the second longest-serving Prime Minister in India's history after completing 4,078 consecutive days in office.
Modi in London to sign historic India-UK free trade agreement
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in London for an official visit on Thursday.
Fake country, embassy: How Ghaziabad man pulled off this scam
The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has busted a fake embassy racket in Ghaziabad and arrested its alleged mastermind, Harsh Vardhan Jain.
India resumes tourist visas for Chinese citizens after 5 years
The Indian government will start issuing tourist visas to Chinese nationals from tomorrow, the Indian Embassy in Beijing has said.
CJI Gavai recuses from hearing petition by Justice Yashwant Varma
Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai has recused himself from hearing a petition filed by Allahabad High Court judge, Justice Yashwant Varma.
FTA and more: What Modi's UK visit aims to achieve
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the United Kingdom on July 23-24. The main agenda of his visit is to sign a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the UK.
Why India's female labor force participation lags behind G20 peers
India's female labor force participation rate (FLFPR) will take at least two decades to match that of its G20 counterparts, a Reuters poll has found.
Nimisha Priya's death sentence canceled, evangelist thanks PM Modi
The death sentence of Indian nurse Nimisha Priya in Yemen has been canceled after intense diplomatic efforts by Yemeni and Indian leaders, news agency ANI reported.
'Technical malfunction' caused jet crash in Bangladesh; toll at 25
A Bangladesh Air Force F-7 training jet crashed into Milestone School and College in Uttara, Dhaka on Monday.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns from post, cites medical reasons
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has resigned from his post with immediate effect. He cited health reasons in his resignation letter to President Droupadi Murmu.
'Serving in this transformative era…true honor': Dhankhar in resignation letter
Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar has resigned from his post, citing health reasons.
Modi hails Operation Sindoor; calls Parliament Monsoon Session 'Vijay Utsav'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament a "celebration of victory."
Monsoon Session Day 1: Lok Sabha adjourned amid opposition sloganeering
The Monsoon Session of Parliament started on a raucous note, with the Opposition, led by the Congress party, demanding a debate on the Pahalgam terror attack.
Tharoor 'not one of us': Congress leader amid party rift
Senior Congress leader K Muraleedharan has said that party colleague Shashi Tharoor is no longer considered "one of us."
Parliament's Monsoon Session begins today; here's what is expected
The Monsoon Session of the Parliament will begin on Monday, with the opposition, led by the Congress, preparing to grill the government on a range of issues.
India, UK likely to sign trade deal on July 24
India and the UK are likely to sign a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on July 24, during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the UK.
Government agrees to discuss 'Operation Sindoor' in Parliament
The central government has agreed to the opposition's demand for a discussion on Operation Sindoor in the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament.
'Our coming together brings happiness to many communities': Uddhav Thackeray
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has spoken about the recent political developments in Maharashtra, especially the reunion with his cousin and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray.
'National security should transcend politics': Shashi Tharoor
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has emphasized the need for political parties to work together for national security.
Pahalgam terror attack, Bihar SIR exercise likely to dominate Parliament
The Monsoon Session of Parliament is expected to be a tumultuous one, with key issues such as Bihar's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, the Pahalgam terror attack, and "Operation Sindoor" set to take center stage.
'Too late to invoke Goddess Kali...': Moitra on PM's chant
Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for invoking Goddess Kali at a recent rally in Durgapur, West Bengal.
Modi's UK, Maldives visit to strengthen diplomatic ties, trade agreements
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-nation tour of the United Kingdom and the Maldives from July 23-26.
PMO to hold high-level meeting today on rare-earth magnet crisis
The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) is gearing up for a high-level meeting on July 18 to discuss the ongoing crisis over rare earth magnets, according to CNBC-TV18.
Singer Ritesh Pandey, ex-IPS JP Singh join Prashant Kishor's party
Bhojpuri singer Ritesh Pandey and former Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Jaiprakash Singh have joined the Jan Suraaj Party.
Justice Yashwant Varma moves SC over panel report recommending impeachment
Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court has challenged an in-house inquiry report that recommended his impeachment.
Pahalgam attack, Bihar roll revision: Congress's focus for monsoon session
The Congress party has decided to raise several critical issues in the upcoming Monsoon session of Parliament, which will run from July 21 to August 21.
Jaishankar's meeting with Xi 'destroys India's foreign policy': Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has criticized External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar over his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
NRI arrested for hit-and-run death of marathon legend Fauja Singh
Amritpal Singh Dhillon, a 26-year-old non-resident Indian (NRI), was arrested late on Tuesday for allegedly causing a hit-and-run accident that killed 114-year-old marathon runner Fauja Singh, popularly known as "Turbaned Tornado."
'Hadd hai!' SC raps cartoonist over objectionable posts on Modi
The Supreme Court on Tuesday came down heavily on cartoonist Hemant Malviya while granting protection from coercive action against him for allegedly sharing objectionable cartoons of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) workers.
Jaishankar meets Xi Jinping, briefs him on India-China bilateral ties
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Tuesday.
What's 'Martyrs' Day,' which Omar Abdullah calls Kashmir's 'Jallianwala Bagh'
The commemoration of July 13, known as "Martyrs' Day," has sparked a political controversy in Jammu and Kashmir.
In Beijing, Jaishankar pushes for dialogue between India, China
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has emphasized the importance of dialogue between India and China.
J&K leaders denounce house arrests on July 13 martyrs' anniversary
The Jammu and Kashmir administration has denied permission for events to mark the anniversary of the 1931 killings in Kashmir.
President nominates 4 new members to Rajya Sabha
President Droupadi Murmu has nominated four new members to the Rajya Sabha.