Narendra Modi: News

22 Dec 2023

Canada

Space given to terrorists: India after Trudeau's 'tonal shift' remark

Amid the ongoing diplomatic row, India has voiced its apprehension over Canada's alleged tolerance of terrorists and extremists.

22 Dec 2023

Republic Day

India invites Macron as 2024 Republic Day chief guest: Report

The Indian government has reportedly invited French President Emmanuel Macron to be the chief guest for the Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi on January 26, 2024.

INDIA bloc's nationwide protest against opposition MP suspensions today

Following the suspension of nearly 150 opposition MPs from the Parliament, leaders of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) have launched a protest against the same on Friday.

21 Dec 2023

Lok Sabha

3 criminal bills passed in Rajya Sabha

The Rajya Sabha passed the Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, 2023; the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita, 2023; and the Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Sanhita, 2023, on Thursday.

21 Dec 2023

Climate Change

India's climate action: Efforts toward sustainability & climate change mitigation

In the era of rising mercury and frequent natural disasters, India is actively engaged in climate action, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability and mitigating climate change.

20 Dec 2023

Ayodhya

Ram Mandir inauguration: Air India Express to begin Delhi-Ayodhya flight 

Air India Express is set to launch its first-ever flight from Delhi to Ayodhya on December 30, just in time for the Ram temple's inauguration.

20 Dec 2023

Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu rains: 10 dead, IAF pressed for relief, rescue

At least 10 people have reportedly been killed in Tamil Nadu after torrential rains wreaked havoc in the state's southern areas.

20 Dec 2023

Jagdeep Dhankhar

Dhankhar mimicry row: PM Modi's phone call and Banerjee's defense

Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman, Jagdeep Dhankhar, on Wednesday, said that he received a phone call from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who expressed deep concern and condemnation over the alleged disrespectful behavior by some MPs.

Committed to law: PM Modi on Pannun assassination plot allegations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has broken his silence on an alleged plot by an Indian official to assassinate Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, who is a United States (US) citizen.

19 Dec 2023

G20 Summit

India's diplomacy in 2023: A year of milestones 

India has made some significant strides lately in the global diplomatic arena.

INDIA bloc proposes Congress chief Kharge as PM face: Report

Leaders of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) have reportedly proposed Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge as their prime ministerial face for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

19 Dec 2023

Jagdeep Dhankhar

Suspended TMC MP mocks Dhankhar at protest, VP says 'shameful'

Suspended Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kalyan Banerjee allegedly mocked Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar during a protest by opposition parties outside the Parliament on Tuesday.

'Maintain decorum': Modi to BJP MPs responding to opposition criticism

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s MPs to "maintain decorum" when addressing criticism from the opposition.

19 Dec 2023

Parliament

In a first, over 140 opposition MPs suspended from Parliament

Forty-nine opposition MPs were reportedly suspended from the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, pushing the total Parliament Winter Session suspensions to 142.

19 Dec 2023

Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu rains: 3 dead, high alert in 4 districts

At least three people were reportedly killed and three more are feared dead in Tamil Nadu after heavy rainfall wreaked havoc in the southern districts of the state.

18 Dec 2023

Madhya Pradesh

2023 election recap: BJP gets lift, Congress faces reality check

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has registered an impressive win in three states in the last leg of this year's assembly elections.

18 Dec 2023

Parliament

After Parliament security breach, Centre seeks Joint Secretary (Security) nominations

The Centre has sought nominations for the Joint Secretary (Security) to the government, whose office is responsible for the Parliament security.

17 Dec 2023

Gujarat

What's special about Surat Diamond Bourse, world's largest office building?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB) on Sunday.

17 Dec 2023

Vande Bharat Express

Modi to inaugurate Varanasi's 2nd Vande Bharat train, Kashi-Tamil Sangamam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reportedly flag off the second Vande Bharat Express train in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday. He will also flag off a new train between Banaras and Kanyakumari, the country's two religious seats.

16 Dec 2023

Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi blames unemployment for Parliament security breach

Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has blamed unemployment and inflation due to the Narendra Modi government's policies for the security breach in Parliament.

15 Dec 2023

Rajasthan

Bhajan Lal Sharma takes oath as Rajasthan's new chief minister

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Bhajan Lal Sharma took oath on Friday as Rajasthan's chief minister in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah at a grand event in Jaipur.

14 Dec 2023

Parliament

Winter Session: TMC MP Derek O'Brien suspended from Parliament

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar suspended Derek O'Brien on Thursday for "ignoble misconduct."

14 Dec 2023

Parliament

8 suspended for Parliament security breach

The Lok Sabha Secretariat on Thursday suspended eight personnel for lapses that led to a security breach a day ago.

13 Dec 2023

Assembly Bypolls

As new CMs take oath, Congress reasons BJP's out-of-the-box choices

In a surprise announcement, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) revealed new chief ministers in the states of Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh.

13 Dec 2023

Chhattisgarh

Vishnu Deo Sai takes oath as Chhattisgarh CM

Vishnu Deo Sai, on Wednesday, took oath as the fourth Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh.

Parliament security breach: 6 people involved in meticulously planned attack

In a colossal security breach, two men—identified as Sagar Sharma and Manoranhan D—jumped from the visitors' gallery into the well of the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.

Mohan Yadav sworn in as Madhya Pradesh chief minister

Mohan Yadav (58) on Wednesday took an oath as the chief minister of Madhya Pradesh at Lal Parade ground.

13 Dec 2023

Rajasthan

Diya Kumari: The rise of Rajasthan princess in politics

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday named Bhajanlal Sharma, a first-time MLA, as the chief minister of Rajasthan. It also chose Diya Kumari and Premchand Bairwa as the deputy chief ministers.

12 Dec 2023

Mahua Moitra

Mahua Moitra must vacate government bungalow: Parliament panel to Centre

The Parliament's Housing Committee has reportedly asked the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs to order Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Mahua Moitra to vacate her official bungalow.

12 Dec 2023

Indian Government

Government announces AI Mission to aid start-ups with 'compute power'

Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a new AI Mission at the Global Partnership for AI Summit in New Delhi.

12 Dec 2023

Amit Shah

Amit Shah likely to reintroduce 3 criminal law bills today

The central government announced the withdrawal of the three bills—introduced in the Lok Sabha in August—aimed at replacing current criminal laws late on Monday.

11 Dec 2023

Omar Abdullah

'Disappointing': J&K politicians on SC's Article 370 verdict; BJP celebrates

Several political leaders from Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) have expressed "disappointment" over the Supreme Court verdict upholding the Article 370 abrogation by the Centre.

11 Dec 2023

Amit Shah

Union Cabinet clears criminal law amendment bills: Report

The Union Cabinet on Monday cleared redrafted bills seeking to amend Indian criminal laws, allowing Union Home Minister Amit Shah to table them in the ongoing Parliament Winter Session, per NDTV.

Over Rs. 350 crore cash seized from Congress MP-linked distillery

The Income Tax Department has so far seized Rs. 353 crore in cash from properties of an Odisha-based distillery group across three states.

11 Dec 2023

Mahua Moitra

TMC's Mahua Moitra moves SC against Parliament expulsion

Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Mahua Moitra on Monday moved the Supreme Court against her expulsion from the Parliament.

'Beacon of hope': Modi after SC upholds Article 370 abrogation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday welcomed the Supreme Court (SC) verdict upholding the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).

10 Dec 2023

Rahul Gandhi

'Whose money'—BJP questions RaGa over Rs. 300cr Congress MP-linked recovery

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday took a dig at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi after the Income Tax (I-T) Department recovered over Rs. 300 crore in cash from raided properties of an Odisha-based distillery group.

BJP picks tribal leader Vishnu Deo Sai as Chhattisgarh CM

Prominent Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Union minister Vishnu Deo Sai has reportedly been named the new chief minister of Chhattisgarh.

'Rs. 300cr and counting': Cash-counting at Congress MP-linked distillery expedited

The Income Tax Department has reportedly deployed additional manpower and machines to expedite the counting of cash seized during its raids on properties of an Odisha-based distillery group.

09 Dec 2023

Mahua Moitra

Sad day: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Mahua Moitra expulsion

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey on Saturday said Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Mahua Moitra's expulsion from the Parliament over corruption and national security issues was painful.