Narendra Modi: News

27 Jun 2017

India

Trump greets Modi warmly, says India-US relations never been stronger

Indian PM Narendra Modi was greeted with a firm handshake and a broad smile by US President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, DC.

26 Jun 2017

India

#ModiInUSA: PM says surgical strikes prove Indian can defend itself

PM Narendra Modi, who was attending a reception by the Indian-American community in Virginia, said India has successfully explained the threat of terrorism to the world.

26 Jun 2017

Washington DC

Modi's US visit: Praises for MEA, investment pitch for CEOs

Wrapping up Day 1 of his first US visit under Trump's Presidency, PM Modi interacted with top American CEOs and addressed the Indian community in Washington DC.

25 Jun 2017

India

Modi brainstorms with American CEOs, while Trump's shadow looms

Although Donald Trump is widely criticized, he is still the President of the United States and this means treading carefully around him lest he does something disastrous.

25 Jun 2017

India

PM Modi arrives in Washington DC, will meet Trump tomorrow

After stopping in Portugal, PM Modi has now arrived in Washington DC for a two-day visit, the first under Donald Trump's Presidency. The two leaders are expected to discuss strategically important issues.

25 Jun 2017

India

Modi's Portugal visit: 11 agreements signed to boost research, start-ups

Kicking off his three-nation foreign tour, PM Modi stopped by Portugal and held talks with Portuguese PM Antonio Costa on intensifying bilateral co-operation.

24 Jun 2017

India

US to "roll out the red carpet" for Modi

The White House will "roll out the red carpet" for Modi on June 26 in Washington, DC, a senior Trump administration official said.

24 Jun 2017

India

Modi-Trump meeting: China warns India, US on South China Sea

Ahead of PM Narendra Modi's Washington visit, China warned India and the US not to disturb peace in the contested South China Sea.

23 Jun 2017

India

Smart City Mission: 30 additions announced, 10 more to go

On the second anniversary of the Centre's Smart City Mission, Urban Development Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu announced the addition of 30 more cities in the list.

21 Jun 2017

India

India continues to work for NSG membership despite Beijing's snub

This time last year, India was campaigning hard to garner support for its membership in the coveted Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG).

20 Jun 2017

India

International Yoga Day: Modi to grace UP this year

The stage is all set for the 3rd edition of International Yoga Day and PM Modi and UP CM Yogi Adityanath will be performing Yoga in Lucknow.

20 Jun 2017

Afghanistan

Trump admin hardens stance towards Pak, may expand drone strikes

US President Donald Trump is planning to take a harsher stance against Islamabad in a bid to crackdown on Pakistan-based militant groups responsible for attacks in Afghanistan.

20 Jun 2017

India

Tata-Lockheed Martin sign deal to manufacture advanced F-16s in India

Tata Advanced Systems Ltd and US aerospace major Lockheed Martin Corp. have signed a deal to manufacture the iconic F-16 fighter jets in India.

17 Jun 2017

India

The new Kochi Metro: Breaking records along the way

To mark the inauguration of the Kochi Metro, PM Narendra Modi will enjoy a ride on it along with Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu, CM Pinarayi Vijayan and other dignitaries.

15 Jun 2017

India

Higher Unemployment: PM Modi to review India's job scenario

Amid charges of "jobless growth", Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reportedly oversee a review of job scenario and employment data collection on 18 June.

13 Jun 2017

India

Toilet: Ek Prem Katha trailer released- PM Narendra Modi impressed

The trailer of Akshay Kumar-starrer 'Toilet: Ek Prem Katha' is out and it seems to have impressed Bollywood, the critics, and even Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

12 Jun 2017

Karnataka

Karnataka Bandh on June 12, but most services not hit

Pro-Kannada organizations called for a state-wide bandh on June 12 to press for several demands, including PM Narendra Modi's intervention in the Mahadayi river dispute, loan waivers for farmers, and a permanent solution for the regional water scarcity.

12 Jun 2017

India

India to release 11 Pakistani prisoners in 'goodwill gesture'

Amid the ongoing Kulbhushan Jadhav case at the International Court of Justice, India will release 11 Pakistani civil prisoners as a "goodwill gesture" on June 12.

12 Jun 2017

India

Are US-Iran tensions affecting India's plans for Chabahar development?

Amidst rising US-Iran tensions, Western manufacturers have refused to supply equipment to Indian companies for developing the Chabahar port in Iran.

09 Jun 2017

India

Modi, Xi Jinping to hold talks at SCO summit

Official sources have confirmed that PM Modi will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the ongoing Shanghai Co-operation Organization (SCO) summit in Astana, Kazakhstan.

08 Jun 2017

Tamil Nadu

Before cow slaughter ban debate, Kerala Assembly feasts on beef

Kerala, continuing its protest against the Centre's cow slaughter ban, came up with an innovative mode of objection: a special assembly session began with a sumptuous breakfast which had many delicacies, including beef fry.

06 Jun 2017

India

Modi to review infra project status following job creation criticism

PM Narendra Modi will be reviewing the progress of infrastructure projects undertaken over the past two years later this month in a meeting with the nation's top bureaucrats.

06 Jun 2017

Tamil Nadu

I am reading Upanishads, Gita to fight BJP-RSS: Rahul Gandhi

Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi announced he is reading the Upanishads and the Bhagwad Gita to fight the BJP and the RSS.

04 Jun 2017

India

France visit: Modi, Macron pledge to fight climate change, terrorism

Wrapping up his four-nation Euro-trip with a visit to France, PM Modi and French Prime Minister, Emmanuel Macron pledged to fight climate change and terrorism.

03 Jun 2017

India

Paris Agreement on climate change- India committed to preserving climate

Following the "stormy exit" of the US from the Paris Agreement on climate change, India asserted it is committed to protecting the climate irrespective of international pacts or other nations' stand on it.

02 Jun 2017

India

India took billions of dollars for the Paris deal: Trump

Donald Trump announced the US withdrawal from the Paris climate change deal but not without some harsh words for India.

02 Jun 2017

India

Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' to be translated to local dialects

PM Narendra Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' will soon be available in regional dialects, starting with Chhattisgarh, Haryana and Jharkhand.

02 Jun 2017

India

Modi's Russia visit: India seals Kudankulam deal, SCO membership

PM Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin finalized the deal to construct units 5 and 6 of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KNPP).

01 Jun 2017

India

World Bank lauds PM Modi's demonetization move, in latest report

The World Bank's latest India Development Update included an assessment of PM Modi's demonetization move.

01 Jun 2017

India

PM Modi in Russia: Agreement on Kudankulam to be finalized

Completing fruitful visits to Germany and Spain, PM Modi is currently undertaking a visit to Russia, as a part of the third leg of his four-nation trip.

31 May 2017

India

Europe visit: PM Modi makes second stop in Spain

After a successful visit to Germany, PM Modi landed in Spain, hoping for strengthened engagement with the nation.

30 May 2017

India

Modi has "very good interaction" with Merkel during Germany visit

PM Narendra Modi tweeted that he had a "very good interaction" with German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday, May 29, near Berlin.

30 May 2017

India

Centre considering representations on cow slaughter rules, no decision yet

The environment ministry is considering feedback on its new cow slaughter rules that were notified under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.