Narendra Modi: News

07 Jan 2024

Maldives

Maldives suspends 3 ministers over remarks 'insulting' PM Modi, India

The Maldives government has suspended three of its ministers for their derogatory remarks on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

07 Jan 2024

Amit Shah

PM Modi to sound poll bugle from Bihar on Saturday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch his Lok Sabha election campaign in Bihar's Champaran on Saturday (January 13). He is expected to lead a rally of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at Raman Maidan in Bettiah.

06 Jan 2024

Ram Nath Kovind

Kovind-led panel seeks public suggestions on 'One Nation, One Election'

A high-level committee, led by former President Ram Nath Kovind, has sought suggestions from the public on the "One Nation, One Election" idea.

06 Jan 2024

Janata Dal (United)

JD(U) MP's remarks on Ram Mandir inauguration invitation trigger controversy

Janata Dal (United) MP Kaushalendra Kumar on Friday sparked controversy by questioning the invitations extended to various political figures and guests to attend the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple.

US: Hindu temple defaced with pro-Khalistan graffiti—2nd in 2 weeks

A Hindu temple, Vijay's Sherawali Temple, in Hayward, California, United States (US), has been defaced with anti-India graffiti and controversial slogans, triggering angry reactions from the Indian diaspora.

04 Jan 2024

Ram Mandir

Maharashtra MLA says Lord Ram was a hunter, ate meat

Ahead of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya, a statement by a Maharashtra minister on Lord Ram has triggered a controversy.

03 Jan 2024

Gujarat

Gujarat inks investment deals worth $86.07 billion with 58 companies

The Gujarat government has announced initial investment agreements totaling $86.07 billion with 58 companies.

03 Jan 2024

Mahua Moitra

No relief for Mahua Moitra in Lok Sabha expulsion case

In a major setback for Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Mahua Moitra, the Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday refused to look into the expulsion of Moitra from the Lok Sabha in the cash-for-query case.

02 Jan 2024

New Delhi

Lok Sabha elections: BJP forms committee to screen potential joiners 

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has constituted a new committee to evaluate members who wish to join it ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.

02 Jan 2024

S Jaishankar

Canada gives space to Khalistanis: Jaishankar on 'damaged' India-Canada ties 

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar has expressed concern over the alleged influence of Khalistani forces in Canada, stating that their activities are damaging its relationship with India.

02 Jan 2024

Ram Mandir

Karnataka sculptor's Ram statue to be installed in Ayodhya temple

The Ram Lalla idol that will adorn the grand Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, has been finalized, Union minister Pralhad Joshi revealed.

Is PM Modi's third term at Centre 'almost inevitable'?

Is Prime Minister Narendra Modi returning to power at the Centre for the third consecutive term after the 2024 Lok Sabha elections?

01 Jan 2024

Ram Mandir

Only devotees of Ram invited: Ram Mandir priest slams Thackeray

Acharya Satyendra Das, the head priest of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple or Ram Mandir, slammed Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray after he claimed he was not invited to the temple's consecration ceremony on January 22.

31 Dec 2023

Ram Mandir

Ram Mandir inauguration: Warning issued on QR code donation fraud

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), a right-wing organization, has issued an alert for the public about a scam involving QR codes that aims to trick devotees ahead of the Ram Mandir's consecration ceremony in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.

31 Dec 2023

Amit Shah

Centre bans Kashmir-based Tehreek-e-Hurriyat—once headed by Syed Ali Shah Geelani

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Sunday declared the Tehreek-e-Hurriyat (TeH)—an outfit of separatists in Jammu and Kashmir—an "unlawful association" under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967.

31 Dec 2023

Mumbai

There will be blasts: Mumbai Police receives threat call

A high alert has been issued in Mumbai, Maharashtra, after the Mumbai Police received a call on Saturday threatening bomb attacks in the city amid New Year celebrations.

30 Dec 2023

Vande Bharat Express

Ayodhya: Modi launches 2 Amrit Bharat, 6 Vande Bharat trains

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has flagged off two new Amrit Bharat Express trains and six new Vande Bharat Express trains from the revamped Ayodhya Dham Railway Station in Uttar Pradesh.

30 Dec 2023

Yogi Adityanath

New airport, revamped railway station: Everything on Modi's Ayodhya visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate Ayodhya's redeveloped railway station and its new international airport in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday.

29 Dec 2023

Ayodhya

Ayodhya: PM Modi to inaugurate Rs. 15,000cr projects on Saturday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Ayodhya on Saturday, where he will inaugurate various projects worth more than Rs. 15,000 crore.

28 Dec 2023

Ram Mandir

Ram Mandir inauguration: Sanjay Raut accuses BJP of 'kidnapping Ram'

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of "kidnapping Lord Ram" amid a dispute over invitations to Ram Mandir's consecration ceremony in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.

WFI body suspended by government without 'proper procedure': Sanjay Singh

Suspended Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Sanjay Singh claimed on Thursday the Union Sports and Youth Affairs Ministry didn't follow "proper procedure" while suspending the wrestling national body.

28 Dec 2023

Yogi Adityanath

CM Adityanath to visit Ayodhya ahead of PM Modi's arrival

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday is set to visit the temple city of Ayodhya to review preparations ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit.

28 Dec 2023

Qatar

Qatar commutes death penalties of 8 ex-Indian Navy personnel: Report

Eight former Indian Navy personnel—who were handed death sentences by a Qatar court in October over espionage charges—will now face reduced punishments, per government officials.

28 Dec 2023

India

PM Modi to launch Amrit Bharat Express on December 30

On December 30, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Amrit Bharat Express, also known as the "sleeper edition of the high-speed Vande Bharat trains."

28 Dec 2023

S Jaishankar

Will be glad to see 'friend' Modi in Russia: Putin

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar has said he was confident that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet for an annual summit in 2024.

26 Dec 2023

Ram Mandir

'Show off': Opposition leaders decline Ayodhya Ram Mandir inauguration invite

With the Lok Sabha elections approaching, the soon-to-be-inaugurated Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh—among the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s campaign pledges—has stirred a political debate.

26 Dec 2023

Farooq Abdullah

India-Pakistan talks 'must' to prevent Gaza-like fate: Farooq Abdullah 

Jammu and Kashmir National Conference supremo and MP Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday criticized the central government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not engaging in talks with Pakistan to resolve the Kashmir dispute.

26 Dec 2023

YouTube

Modi becomes first world leader to have 2cr YouTube subscribers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's YouTube channel has hit a major milestone, reaching two crore subscribers.

26 Dec 2023

Bollywood Life

'Truly memorable': Dino Morea on meeting PM Modi on Christmas

Actor Dino Morea attended a special Christmas lunch hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence in New Delhi on Monday.

25 Dec 2023

Sakshee Malikkh

WFI election: Sakshee Malikkh hints at reconsidering retirement decision

Former wrestler Sakshee Malikkh has hinted at reconsidering her recent retirement decision following the dissolution of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI)'s newly-elected governing body on Sunday.

25 Dec 2023

Jagdeep Dhankhar

No 'cultured mind' to understand mimicry: TMC MP on Dhankhar

Suspended Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kalyan Banerjee on Monday defended his mimicry of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, arguing he can't help if someone lacks a "cultured mind" to appreciate humor.

25 Dec 2023

Madhya Pradesh

MP cabinet expansion: 28 new ministers, including 11 OBCs, inducted

As many as 28 Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders, including bigwigs like Kailash Vijayvargiya and Prahlad Singh Patel, took oath on Monday as part of the cabinet expansion in Madhya Pradesh.

25 Dec 2023

Mallikarjun Kharge

Mass suspension of opposition MPs premeditated: Kharge to Dhankhar

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has said the mass suspension of the opposition MPs during the Parliament Winter Session seems "predetermined" and "premeditated" by the central government.

25 Dec 2023

Chandrayaan-3

India's triumphs: A glorious year of global achievements

In the year 2023, India not only embraced progress but also etched its name in the annals of history with a string of remarkable accomplishments.

Brij Bhushan to athletes: Reactions to Centre suspending WFI body

In an unexpected move, the Union Sports and Youth Affairs Ministry suspended the newly elected governing body of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) led by Sanjay Singh on Sunday.

Eyeing 2024 polls, BJP enters 'mission mode'; Congress gets makeover

Riding on recent assembly election wins, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has made some key decisions at its recent national office-bearers' meeting.

Sports Ministry suspends newly-elected Brij Bhushan aide-led WFI body

The Union Sports and Youth Affairs Ministry has reportedly suspended the newly-formed Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) body led by Sanjay Singh, a close aide of former chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

Wrestlers in Congress lap: Brij Bhushan on WFI election protest

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP and former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Saturday claimed the protesting wrestlers were "sitting on the Congress's lap."

US: Hindu temple defaced with pro-Khalistani graffiti, India demands probe

A Hindu temple in Newark, California, United States (US), has been defaced with anti-India graffiti and controversial slogans, triggering outrage from the Indian diaspora.

22 Dec 2023

Mallikarjun Kharge

Mimicry row: Kharge indirectly slams Dhankhar for bringing up caste

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday indirectly called out Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar for bringing caste into the ongoing row over his mimicry by a suspended MP.