Narendra Modi: News

27 Jun 2023

Vande Bharat Express

Goa, Bihar, Jharkhand get their first Vande Bharat trains

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday flagged off five Vande Bharat Express trains from Rani Kamlapati Railway Station in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.

27 Jun 2023

White House

White House condemns journalist's harassment for questioning PM Modi

The White House on Monday condemned the online harassment faced by Sabrina Siddiqui, the journalist who had asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi a question at a press conference last week.

26 Jun 2023

George Soros

Ex-diplomat deletes tweet claiming Soros owns WSJ over Modi's criticism

India's former secretary general Kanwal Sibal was trolled on social media for claiming that billionaire investor George Soros owns The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) after the American daily published a piece critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

26 Jun 2023

Indian Railways

Watch: Water leaks from AC coach of Avantika Express

The Indian Railways is trending on social media for all the wrong reasons again after a video showed rainwater pouring through the AC vents of the Mumbai-Indore Avantika Express, causing inconvenience and discomfort to the passengers onboard.

25 Jun 2023

Egypt

PM Modi conferred with Egypt's highest state honor—'Order of Nile'

On the second day of his two-day state visit to Egypt, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the country's highest state honor—Order of the Nile—on Sunday.

25 Jun 2023

Egypt

Watch: Egyptian woman sings 'Yeh Dosti' for Modi in Egypt

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Egypt on his maiden state visit on Saturday, and as he arrived at a hotel in Cairo, he was welcomed by rousing chants of "Modi, Modi" and "Vande Mataram."

25 Jun 2023

Egypt

Everything about PM Modi's packed day 2 schedule in Egypt

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to meet Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Sunday as he kicks off the packed day two schedule of his maiden state visit to Egypt.

24 Jun 2023

Uddhav Thackeray

Probe PM CARES Fund: Uddhav Thackeray hits out at ED

Shiv Sena (UBT) supremo Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday reportedly lashed out at the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for taking action against his close aides in the alleged jumbo COVID-19 facility scam.

24 Jun 2023

Egypt

PM Modi arrives in Egypt to elevate trade, defense ties 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Cairo, Egypt, on Saturday for a two-day state visit to the country after his maiden state visit to the United States concluded.

24 Jun 2023

Manipur

Manipur: Mob torches BJP leader Susindro Meitei's godown in Imphal

In yet another incident of arson targeting ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders in violence-struck Manipur, a private godown belonging to Minister of Public Health Engineering and Consumer Affairs, L Susindro Meitei, was set on fire on Friday night in Imphal.

24 Jun 2023

Joe Biden

India, US call to curb cross-border terrorism; Pakistan reacts

Pakistan has rejected a joint statement by India and the United States urging it to take action against cross-border terrorism.

24 Jun 2023

Egypt

Egypt to offer India exclusive spot in Suez Canal zone

After his maiden state visit to the United States, Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for his first visit to Egypt on Saturday.

Received unprecedented love: PM Modi in goodbye speech in US

In his farewell address to the Indian-American community toward the end of his three-day state visit to the United States (US), Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated, "In the last three days, a new and glorious journey has started for India-US relations."

From Google to Amazon: Modi to meet top CEOs today

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reportedly meet with chief executives of American and Indian firms on Friday at the White House to talk about investment, innovation, and manufacturing in various technology sectors, including semiconductors, space, and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

India, US to end six WTO disputes, lift tariffs

Amid Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit to the United States (US), India and the US have agreed to end six trade disputes at the World Trade Organization (WTO), US Trade Representative (USTR) Katherine Tai said on Thursday.

23 Jun 2023

US Congress

India celebrates all faiths: PM Modi at US Congress

Addressing the joint session of the United States (US) Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India celebrates all faiths as diversity is the natural way of life in the country.

No discrimination in India: PM Modi on US media question

While responding to a question during a joint press conference on Thursday with United States (US) President Joe Biden regarding the measures the Indian government is taking to improve the rights of minorities, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that democracy is in the DNA of both the nations.

India will sign Artemis Accords; NASA-ISRO will conduct joint mission

India has decided to sign the Artemis Accords, the White House announced on Thursday. It is the first major agreement the two nations reached during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's three-day visit to the US.

GE Aerospace, HAL to co-produce fighter jet engines in India 

United States (US)-based General Electric (GE) Aerospace on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to manufacture fighter jet engines for the Indian Air Force.

22 Jun 2023

Joe Biden

Why some Democrats plan to boycott Modi's address to Congress

While relentless preparations are underway for the joint session address of the United States (US) Senate and House by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, numerous members of the US Democratic Party have announced their decision to boycott the event.

22 Jun 2023

White House

Modi's dinner at White House: Here's what's on the menu

US President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, along with White House Executive Chef Cris Comerford are hosting Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 22 for a State Dinner.

22 Jun 2023

Joe Biden

'Big deal': PM Modi, Biden to address press conference 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will join United States (US) President Joe Biden to address a press conference on Thursday, the White House said.

22 Jun 2023

Joe Biden

US may ease H-1B visa norms amid Modi's visit: Report 

United States (US) President Joe Biden's government would likely make it easier for Indians to live and work in the country, reported Reuters.

US offers Stryker armored vehicles, M777 howitzer upgrade to India

Amid Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit to the United States (US), the Pentagon has reportedly offered India the Stryker family of eight-wheeled armored fighting vehicles and the upgradation of the M777 towed howitzers.

22 Jun 2023

Joe Biden

7.5-carat green diamond, sandalwood box: PM Modi's gifts to Bidens

On his first state visit to the United States (US), Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted a handcrafted sandalwood box to US President Joe Biden and a green diamond to First Lady Jill Biden.

22 Jun 2023

Joe Biden

Modi, Bidens exchange gifts after dinner, US Congress address ahead

After leading a Guinness World Record-setting International Yoga Day event in New York on Thursday (local time), Prime Minister Narendra Modi had an intimate dinner with United States (US) President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at the White House in Washington.

Modi was supposed to visit Pakistan in 2019: Imran Khan

Imran Khan, Pakistan's former prime minister, has claimed that India was going to announce a "roadmap" for the Kashmir issue, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi was supposed to visit Islamabad in 2019.

21 Jun 2023

Tesla

Tesla in India: How the EV maker negotiated the roadblocks 

India and Tesla have a complicated relationship. The two have been trying to court each other for a while without much success.

International Yoga Day: BJP, Congress trade jabs; Tharoor lauds PM

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's historic event at the United Nations (UN) Headquarters on International Yoga Day, the Congress mocked him, crediting India's first PM Jawaharlal Nehru for popularizing yoga.

21 Jun 2023

Elon Musk

How Starlink's entry will change India's internet ecosystem

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a three-day state visit to the United States. During the visit, he met Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX.

21 Jun 2023

Elon Musk

'From energy to spirituality': PM Modi on conversation with Musk 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a three-day state visit to the United States (US), met Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Tuesday night (local time).

21 Jun 2023

Elon Musk

Tesla will soon come to India: Musk after meeting Modi

On a three-day state visit to the United States, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Tuesday night (local time).

20 Jun 2023

US Congress

Who is the Indian-American entrepreneur set to escort PM Modi

Indian-American Congressman Shri Thanedar will escort Prime Minister Narendra Modi to his joint address to the United States Congress on Thursday.

20 Jun 2023

Adipurush

Ban 'Adipurush': Workers Association writes to PM Modi demanding FIR

Om Raut's Adipurush, released last Friday, is facing severe backlash for its shoddy VFX, "cringe-worthy" dialogues, and misrepresentation of the revered epic, Ramayana.

20 Jun 2023

Tesla

PM Modi, Elon Musk to discuss Tesla's future in India

Tesla cars might soon be seen on Indian roads. This is because PM Narendra Modi is on an official visit to the United States, and is scheduled to meet Tesla CEO Elon Musk too.

20 Jun 2023

Joe Biden

Vegetarian menu, Grammy-winning violinist: US prepares for Modi's visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who left for the United States (US) for his three-day state visit, would reach Andrews Air Force Base in Washington on Wednesday at 1:30am.

20 Jun 2023

Joe Biden

PM Modi's first state visit to US: What to expect

Prime Minister Narendra Modi left on Tuesday for his maiden three-day state visit to the United States (US).

PM Modi leaves for 3-day US state visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday departed for his three-day landmark state visit to the United States (US).

19 Jun 2023

Central Government

Gandhi Peace Prize to Gita Press triggers new controversy

After a jury headed by PM Narendra Modi unanimously selected Gita Press, Gorakhpur, for the Gandhi Peace Prize, it triggered a fresh political controversy in the country, with senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh publicly slamming the decision.

India to acquire over 30 MQ-9B predator drones from US

India's acquisition of 31 High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) drones from the United States (US) will reportedly be a phased exercise and will initially involve technology absorption.