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.
29 Jan 2025
Arvind KejriwalKejriwal summoned by court over 'Haryana government poisoning Yamuna' claims
The Haryana government has decided to file a legal case against Arvind Kejriwal.
29 Jan 2025
PrayagrajMaha Kumbh stampede death toll climbs to 30
The death toll from the Maha Kumbh Mela stampede that took place in the early hours of Wednesday has risen to 30, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Vaibhav Krishna confirmed at a press conference in Prayagraj.
29 Jan 2025
Arvind Kejriwal'Even PM drinks this': Modi slams Kejriwal's Yamuna poisoning claims
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hit back at Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal's allegations that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Haryana is poisoning Yamuna water supplied to Delhi.
29 Jan 2025
British ColumbiaHitman who killed 1985 Air India bombing suspect life imprisoned
A 24-year-old man, Tanner Fox, has been sentenced to life imprisonment by the British Columbia Supreme Court in New Westminster for the 2022 murder of Ripudaman Singh Malik.
29 Jan 2025
Amit ShahMaha Kumbh stampede: What went wrong
A stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, early Wednesday morning left over 30 people injured and at least 20 people dead.
29 Jan 2025
Amit Shah30 injured, many feared dead in stampede at Maha Kumbh
A stampede broke out at the Sangam Nose area in Prayagraj during the Maha Kumbh on "Mauni Amavasya," leaving 30 women injured.
28 Jan 2025
Arvind Kejriwal'Time to end': Kejriwal seeks law against billionaire loan waivers
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking him to introduce a law against loan waivers for billionaires.
28 Jan 2025
Chris MartinPM sees 'massive scope' for 'concert economy' after Coldplay's tour
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has highlighted India's potential as a live events hub, referring to the recent successful tour of British rock band Coldplay.
28 Jan 2025
Jyotiraditya ScindiaTelangana CM likens Modi to invader Mahmud; stirs row
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has ignited a political storm after he compared Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the medieval-era Turkish invader, Mahmud of Ghazni.
28 Jan 2025
Ajith KumarAjith Kumar honored with Padma Bhushan—A look at his legacy
Tamil cinema icon Ajith Kumar has been conferred with the prestigious Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian award for his contributions to the field of art.
28 Jan 2025
Donald TrumpModi likely to visit US after 'productive' call with Trump
United States President Donald Trump has announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit the White House next month after a "productive" phone call with the Indian PM.
27 Jan 2025
Donald TrumpPM Modi congratulates Trump over phone on 'historic second term'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to United States President Donald Trump over the phone on Monday, their first conversation since the latter's inauguration as the 47th US President.
27 Jan 2025
Indian GovernmentModi government halting privatization, may invest in state-run firms: Reuters
The Indian government, under PM Narendra Modi, has decided to move away from privatization plans and invest billions into struggling state-run firms, Reuters has reported.
27 Jan 2025
Amit Shah'Won't go to heaven...': Kharge reacts to Shah's holy dip
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has stirred a controversy with his comments on Union Home Minister Amit Shah's holy dip at the Maha Kumbh Mela on Monday.
27 Jan 2025
HaryanaPrivate Haryana hospitals to stop Ayushman services from February 3
At least 600 private hospitals in Haryana have announced they will suspend services under the Ayushman Bharat scheme from February 3.
27 Jan 2025
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)AAP's Delhi election manifesto out: Kejriwal makes 15 'guarantees'
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has released its manifesto for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections, due on February 5.
27 Jan 2025
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Video: Ex-BJP MLA fires shots outside sitting legislator's office
In a shocking turn of events, former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Kunwar Pranav Singh Champion fired shots while his followers threw stones at independent MLA Umesh Kumar's office in Roorkee, Uttarakhand.
27 Jan 2025
Uniform Civil CodeUttarakhand becomes 1st state to implement UCC; what changes now
Uttarakhand is set to become the first Indian state to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC).
26 Jan 2025
Ravichandran AshwinR Ashwin expresses gratitude to PM after receiving Padma Shri
Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was awarded the coveted Padma Shri award on the eve of India's 76th Republic Day.
26 Jan 2025
Droupadi MurmuIndonesian contingent at Republic Day Parade creates history
Indonesia scripted history by being a part of the parade at India's 76th Republic Day celebrations on January 26, 2025.
26 Jan 2025
Republic DayRepublic Day: PM Modi dons yellow-red striped 'safa,' brown jacket
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the 76th Republic Day in his signature style, sporting a red and yellow striped "safa" with a brown bandhgala jacket.
25 Jan 2025
IndonesiaIndia, Indonesia to jointly work on strengthening defense ties
India and Indonesia have announced plans to strengthen their bilateral co-operation, especially in the defense sector.
25 Jan 2025
IndiaRepublic Day 2025: Delhi traffic restrictions, alternative routes
Ahead of the Republic Day celebrations on Sunday, January 26, 2025, Delhi has imposed strict traffic restrictions.
25 Jan 2025
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)AAP labels Rahul Gandhi as 'Dishonest' in poster war
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has intensified its campaign for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections by taking on leaders of both the Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
24 Jan 2025
Arvind Kejriwal'Why is ECI acting mute...': Atishi slams Kejriwal's security downgrade
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi has condemned the withdrawal of Punjab Police security for Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal.
23 Jan 2025
Devendra Fadnavis'Tea seller started fire rumor': Eyewitness recounts Jalgaon train tragedy
A tragic incident occurred in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district on Wednesday when 13 people were killed after jumping off the Pushpak Express on hearing a false fire alarm.
23 Jan 2025
Article 370'India always gave Pakistan Most-Favored Nation status but...': Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said India has always given the status of Most-Favoured Nation (MFN) but Pakistan didn't reciprocate.
22 Jan 2025
Maruti Suzuki6L applications, 10k selected: PM Internship Scheme falls short
The Pradhan Mantri Internship Scheme (PMIS), launched as a pilot project in FY 2024-25, has not been able to achieve its target of 1.25 lakh internship opportunities.
21 Jan 2025
Donald TrumpIndia to bring back 18,000 citizens living illegally in US
India is gearing up to repatriate nearly 18,000 of its citizens illegally living in the United States.
21 Jan 2025
Donald TrumpJaishankar gets front-row seat at Trump's inauguration, says 'honor to...'
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar was accorded a front-row seat at the inauguration ceremony of United States President Donald Trump in Washington, DC.
20 Jan 2025
Atal Bihari VajpayeeBudget 2025 likely to double minimum pension under APY
The Indian government is reportedly planning to double the minimum guaranteed pension under the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) to ₹10,000.
20 Jan 2025
Droupadi MurmuBudget session of Parliament to happen in 2 phases
The Budget Session of the Indian Parliament will be held in two phases from January 31 to April 4, 2025.
20 Jan 2025
PrayagrajMaha Kumbh: How cylinder blast fire was doused in minutes
A fire broke out at the Gita Press camp in Sector 19 of the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj on Sunday.
20 Jan 2025
BR AmbedkarAmid attacks on EC, PM Modi praises poll panel
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised the Election Commission (EC) for ensuring fair elections and using technology to empower voters. He was speaking during the first Mann Ki Baat episode of 2025.
19 Jan 2025
Mann Ki BaatPM Modi hails Maha Kumbh as symbol of unity
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Sunday in his first Mann Ki Baat radio program of 2025.
19 Jan 2025
ChinaTrump to visit India, China within 100 days of presidency
United States President-elect Donald Trump is said to be planning visits to China and India early in his second term.
19 Jan 2025
BiharSVAMITVA property cards to unlock ₹100L crore economic activity: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the property cards distributed under the Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas (SVAMITVA) scheme will unlock economic activity worth over ₹100 lakh crore.
19 Jan 2025
United States of America'Excited': US podcaster Lex Fridman to interview Modi this February
Renowned US podcaster and AI researcher Lex Fridman, has announced that he will be interviewing Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the end of February.
18 Jan 2025
BR Ambedkar'Dalit BJP MPs tell me they feel caged': Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has slammed Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) during his Patna, Bihar visit.
18 Jan 2025
Arvind KejriwalKejriwal's new poll promise: Free electricity and water for tenants
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal has made a fresh election promise directed at Delhi's tenant population.
17 Jan 2025
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Why BJP is distributing Constitution to sanitation workers at Kumbh
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched the "Samvidhan Gaurav Abhiyan," a nationwide campaign to mark 75 years of the Indian Constitution.
17 Jan 2025
Indian Army'12 Indians killed, 16 missing in Russia-Ukraine war': MEA
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday said that at least 12 Indian nationals have been killed while serving in the Russian Army in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. Sixteen Indians are also missing.
17 Jan 2025
Arvind Kejriwal'Provide 50% subsidy on students' Metro fares': Kejriwal to Modi
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, proposing a 50% subsidy on Delhi Metro fares for school and college students.
16 Jan 2025
Ministry Of External AffairsHow India chooses its chief guest for Republic Day
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will be the chief guest at India's 75th Republic Day celebrations on January 26, 2025.
16 Jan 2025
Ashwini Vaishnaw8th Pay Commission approved! Government employees set for salary increase
The Union Cabinet has approved the setting up of the 8th Pay Commission to revise the salaries of Central government employees.
15 Jan 2025
Indian NavyPM Modi commissions 3 naval combatants, sends message to China
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday commissioned three new naval combatants into the Indian Navy. The ceremony took place at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai.
15 Jan 2025
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)FIRs filed against AAP for AI-generated videos on Modi, Shah
The Delhi Police have filed five FIRs against the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for allegedly posting AI-generated content maligning Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah.
15 Jan 2025
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Congress names new office after Indira, not Manmohan; BJP reacts
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has slammed the Congress for naming its new headquarters after former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
14 Jan 2025
AadhaarUttarakhand to implement Uniform Civil Code on Republic Day
The state of Uttarakhand is gearing up to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) by January 26, 2025.
14 Jan 2025
Devendra FadnavisAtal Setu records lower-than-expected traffic in its 1st year
India's longest sea bridge, Atal Setu, has seen an average daily traffic of less than 23,000 vehicles in its first year. The number is way below the initial projections which estimated over 56,000 vehicles per day.
14 Jan 2025
Ashwini VaishnawMeta in trouble over Zuckerberg's India election remark; summons likely
Meta, the social media giant formerly known as Facebook, is looking at summons by India's Parliamentary Standing Committee after Mark Zuckerberg claimed that most incumbent governments, including India, were defeated in the 2024 elections.
14 Jan 2025
Ashwini VaishnawVaishnaw refutes Zuckerberg's claim about India's 2024 election results
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has debunked Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's claim about the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in India.
14 Jan 2025
Mohan Bhagwat'True independence...': Bhagwat on Ram Mandir's consecration day
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat said the consecration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya signified India's "true independence."
14 Jan 2025
Arvind KejriwalRahul Gandhi targets Kejriwal over pollution, inflation; AAP chief reacts
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday slammed Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal over pollution and inflation in Delhi.
13 Jan 2025
Jammu And Kashmir'Credit goes to you': Omar Abdullah praises PM Modi
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his work in the region.
12 Jan 2025
Sachin PilotCongress promises ₹8,500/month to educated unemployed youth in Delhi
The Congress party has launched a new scheme, "Yuva Udaan Yojana," promising to give ₹8,500 per month for one year to educated unemployed youth in Delhi if voted to power.
12 Jan 2025
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Delhi polls: BJP releases 2nd list of candidates
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has issued its second list of 29 candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections.
12 Jan 2025
Jammu And KashmirPM Modi to inaugurate Z-Morh tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Z-Morh tunnel in Sonamarg, Jammu and Kashmir on Monday.
11 Jan 2025
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Ramesh Bidhuri is BJP's CM face for Delhi polls: Kejriwal
Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is poised to announce Ramesh Bidhuri as its chief ministerial candidate for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections.
11 Jan 2025
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningModi to attend AI Action Summit in France: Key takeaways
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit, which will be held in France on February 10 and 11.
11 Jan 2025
Jairam Ramesh'Damage control': Congress mocks PM Modi's 'not a God' remark
Prime Minister Narendra Modi made his first-ever podcast appearance on People by WTF channel, hosted by Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath.
10 Jan 2025
Xi JinpingModi makes podcast debut with Nikhil Kamath; discusses childhood, politics
Prime Minister Narendra Modi made his first appearance on a podcast, "People by WTF," in a two-hour conversation with Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath.
10 Jan 2025
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Delhi polls: BJP planning ₹2,500 aid for women, free electricity
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is gearing up for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections with a slew of welfare promises for women and residents of the national capital.
09 Jan 2025
Andhra PradeshAndhra government announces ₹25 lakh ex-gratia for Tirupati stampede victims
The Andhra Pradesh government has announced a compensation of ₹25 lakh for the families of those who died in a stampede at the Vaikuntha Ekadashi Darshan Token Issuance Center.
09 Jan 2025
Andhra PradeshWhat led to stampede that killed 6 at Tirupati temple
A horrific stampede near Tirupati's Vishnu Nivasam during the distribution of Vaikunta Dwara Sarva Darshan tokens on Wednesday claimed the lives of six people, two days ahead of the Vaikuntha Ekadasi festival.
08 Jan 2025
Amit ShahWhen and where to watch Vikrant Massey's 'The Sabarmati Report'
Dheeraj Sarna's controversial political drama, The Sabarmati Report, has finally confirmed its OTT release. It will make its digital debut on ZEE5 on Friday (January 10).
07 Jan 2025
DelhiTrain to Kashmir to end over 125 years of wait
The much-awaited rail services to Kashmir will commence after January 20, 2025. The Vande Bharat train will run between Katra and Srinagar, greatly enhancing connectivity in the region.
07 Jan 2025
MicrosoftMicrosoft announces $3B investment in India's AI and cloud ecosystem
Microsoft's chairman and CEO, Satya Nadella, has announced a massive $3 billion investment into India's artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud ecosystem.
07 Jan 2025
Arvind KejriwalDelhi elections dates announced, voting on February 5
The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the dates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections at 2pm on Tuesday.
07 Jan 2025
Amit ShahBHARATPOL—India's new crime fighting e-platform—launched: How it works
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has launched a new portal, BHARATPOL, developed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
05 Jan 2025
Arvind KejriwalKejriwal hails projects launched by PM Modi as joint ventures
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has praised the inauguration of major infrastructure projects in Delhi, calling them joint ventures between the city government and the Centre.
05 Jan 2025
DelhiDelhi to Meerut in 40 minutes: all about RRTS corridor
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated a 13-kilometer stretch of the Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor.
05 Jan 2025
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'AAPda wasted Delhi's 10 years...turned every season into emergency': Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a blistering attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) during a rally in Delhi on Sunday.
05 Jan 2025
DelhiPM Modi to inaugurate ₹12,200 crore-worth projects in Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday will inaugurate infrastructure projects worth over ₹12,200 crore in Delhi. Among these are the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat corridor and a new stretch of the Delhi Metro.
