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Narendra Modi is the 14th prime minister of India and represents Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi constituency in the Lok Sabha. Born and raised in Gujarat’s Vadnagar, he is a senior member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its National Democratic Alliance (NDA). The 71-year-old political leader is also a member of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a country-based right-wing Hindu nationalist paramilitary volunteer organisation. In the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, Modi led the saffron party’s political campaign as its prime ministerial face. In the polls, he fought from the Varanasi seat for the first time and won with a huge margin. The party also won the polls with a majority in the lower house of Parliament and Modi was appointed as the Prime Minister of the country. With this, he became the first PM of the country, who was born after its independence in 1947. He was re-elected in the 2019 general elections after BJP retained power in the Centre for the second consecutive term. Earlier, Modi had served as the Chief Minister of Gujarat from 2001 to 2014. In his tenure, he has taken several historic decisions, including ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’, abrogation of Article 370, demonetization, introduction of Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and passage of several other significant bills. More

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  • 'Crossed all limits': BJP on Congress' AI video of PM Modi's mother, blames Rahul Gandhi's arrogance

    'Crossed all limits': BJP on Congress' AI video of PM Modi's mother, blames Rahul Gandhi's arrogance

    The BJP said the Congress has “crossed all limits" and lowered the political discourse after the Bihar Congress released the AI-generated video.

  • Navarro tried to provoke Modi-Trump clash, claims ex-US NSA; says India should ignore the ‘sideshow’

    Navarro tried to provoke Modi-Trump clash, claims ex-US NSA; says India should ignore the ‘sideshow’

    Navarro has been vocal over New Delhi’s purchase of Russian oil, calling it “blood money.” He has labelled India the “Tariff Maharaja” and warned that it “won’t end well” for New Delhi if it does not “come around” on trade negotiations with the US.

  • PM Narendra Modi to unveil projects worth Rs 8,500 crore in Manipur on September 13

    PM Narendra Modi to unveil projects worth Rs 8,500 crore in Manipur on September 13

    This will be PM Modi's first visit to the state after ethnic violence broke out between Kukis and Meiteis in May 2023, leaving over 260 people dead and thousands homeless.

  • Uttarakhand: PM Modi announces Rs 1,200 crore aid, reviews flood situation

    Uttarakhand: PM Modi announces Rs 1,200 crore aid, reviews flood situation

    PM Modi also declared an ex-gratia payment of Rs 2 lakh for the next of kin of those deceased and Rs 50,000 for individuals who sustained serious injuries due to the floods and related disasters.

  • Security measures beefed up in Manipur ahead of PM's likely visit on Saturday

    Security measures beefed up in Manipur ahead of PM's likely visit on Saturday

    Both state and central forces personnel have been deployed in large numbers in and around the nearly 237-acre Kangla Fort in Imphal and Peace Ground in Churachandpur, where a grand stage is being constructed for the prime minister's function.

  • PM Modi speaks to Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni; discusses EU-India FTA, Ukraine conflict

    PM Modi speaks to Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni; discusses EU-India FTA, Ukraine conflict

    PM Modi also discussed with Meloni ways to end the conflict in Ukraine as well as the implementation of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEEC).

  • Trump-Modi talks soon? Decoding the positive turn in India, US trade negotiations

    Trump-Modi talks soon? Decoding the positive turn in India, US trade negotiations

    With Trump signalling talks with Modi and the Prime Minister responding positively, the recent wrinkles in India-US trade ties appear to be easing.

  • 'Looking forward to speaking with you': Modi responds to Trump; US President reshares PM's post

    'Looking forward to speaking with you': Modi responds to Trump; US President reshares PM's post

    "I look forward to speaking with my very good friend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the upcoming weeks," Trump stated earlier.

  • PM Modi announces Rs 1,600 crore financial assistance for flood-ravaged Punjab

    PM Modi announces Rs 1,600 crore financial assistance for flood-ravaged Punjab

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the assistance for the border state in addition to the Rs 12,000 crore already in the state's kitty.

  • Violence in Nepal heart-rending, appeal to all my Nepalese brothers and sisters to support peace: PM Modi

    Violence in Nepal heart-rending, appeal to all my Nepalese brothers and sisters to support peace: PM Modi

    PM Oli's resignation had little effect on the protesters in Nepalese capital Kathmandu who set fire to the Parliament, the President's Office, PM's residence, the Supreme Court, political party offices and homes of senior leaders.

  • PM Modi, UK PM Starmer, 17 central banks to attend Global Fintech Fest 2025

    PM Modi, UK PM Starmer, 17 central banks to attend Global Fintech Fest 2025

    Seventeen central banks from across the world are expected to take part in the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2025, highlighting the event’s position as the world’s largest fintech conference.

  • Strongly condemn heinous terrorist attack: PM Modi on deadly shooting in Jerusalem

    Strongly condemn heinous terrorist attack: PM Modi on deadly shooting in Jerusalem

    Palestinian attackers opened fire at a bus stop at a busy intersection in north Jerusalem on Monday, killing six people and injuring another 12

  • PM Narendra Modi to visit Himachal Pradesh, Punjab tomorrow to review flood situation

    PM Narendra Modi to visit Himachal Pradesh, Punjab tomorrow to review flood situation

    The Prime Minister’s direct review aims to closely monitor ongoing relief and rehabilitation efforts to assist the people of both states.

  • Zelensky targets Modi-Putin SCO bonhomie, says Trump Russia tariffs on India 'right idea'

    Zelensky targets Modi-Putin SCO bonhomie, says Trump Russia tariffs on India 'right idea'

    The remarks also coincide with Trump’s statement that he is likely to impose secondary sanctions on Russia.

  • PM Narendra Modi calls on President Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan

    PM Narendra Modi calls on President Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan

    Prime minister's meeting with the President comes days after PM Modi returned from his visit to Japan and China.

  • PM Modi to visit flood-hit northern states to assess ground situation

    PM Modi to visit flood-hit northern states to assess ground situation

    Relentless rains have battered states such as Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Punjab, causing widespread damage to infrastructure, homes, and livelihoods

  • ‘Elephant-Dragon’ was Xi’s phrase, ‘Bear’ came from media: Putin after Trump’s ‘lost India, Russia to China’ remark

    ‘Elephant-Dragon’ was Xi’s phrase, ‘Bear’ came from media: Putin after Trump’s ‘lost India, Russia to China’ remark

    Putin’s comments came as he discussed the future of the Russia-India-China (RIC) format, first proposed by Moscow in 1998 to strengthen coordination among the three countries on global issues.

  • 'Looks like we've lost India, Russia to China': Trump shares photo of Modi, Xi and Putin; MEA says 'no comments'

    'Looks like we've lost India, Russia to China': Trump shares photo of Modi, Xi and Putin; MEA says 'no comments'

    Trump's remark comes days after Xi hosted PM Modi and Putin at the SCO Summit in Tianjin where the three leaders displayed a show of unity, in a clear message to the Unied States amid the tariff war raged by the US President.

  • PM Modi initiated GST revamp talks 8 months ago, reveals Nirmala Sitharaman

    PM Modi initiated GST revamp talks 8 months ago, reveals Nirmala Sitharaman

    According to Sitharaman, PM Modi had emphasised the need to simplify the system with a strong focus on easing the burden for the middle class.

  • PM Modi, top EU leadership reaffirm commitment to seal India-EU FTA soon

    PM Modi, top EU leadership reaffirm commitment to seal India-EU FTA soon

    Modi reiterated India's consistent support for peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict and early restoration of peace and stability

  • Gaming is not bad, gambling is bad: PM Modi on Online Gaming Bill

    Gaming is not bad, gambling is bad: PM Modi on Online Gaming Bill

    Big powers never wanted such laws to be made and for gambling to be banned. But our government has the political will and cares about the children in the country.

  • India and Singapore deepen AI, chips ties as US tariff risks grow

    India and Singapore deepen AI, chips ties as US tariff risks grow

    “These efforts will generate new growth opportunities for both our countries,” Wong said, before the two leaders shared a hug on stage.

  • Cabinet approves Rs 1,500 crore incentive scheme to promote recycling of critical minerals

    Cabinet approves Rs 1,500 crore incentive scheme to promote recycling of critical minerals

    The scheme aims at developing recycling capacity in the country for the separation and production of critical minerals from secondary sources.

  • 'Enormous mistake', 'bad news for West': Critics highlight how Modi-Putin-Xi optics expose Trump’s India miscalculation

    'Enormous mistake', 'bad news for West': Critics highlight how Modi-Putin-Xi optics expose Trump’s India miscalculation

    Trump’s tariff crusade and public boasts are alienating the very partner Washington needs most to counterbalance Moscow and Beijing, undoing years of painstaking diplomacy and sending New Delhi visibly closer to the other side.

  • US expert advises Trump to scrap 50% tariffs and apologise to India, praises Modi’s ‘pretty smart’ balancing act

    US expert advises Trump to scrap 50% tariffs and apologise to India, praises Modi’s ‘pretty smart’ balancing act

    Edward Price also praised PM Modi’s handling of global power rivalries, noting that he has signalled India’s options without fully aligning with Beijing or Moscow.

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