Narendra Modi: News

RSS leader makes U-turn after 'BJP arrogance' remark triggers row 

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Indresh Kumar has sought to clarify his earlier remarks that linked the Bharatiya Janata Party's poor performance in the Lok Sabha elections to "arrogance."

G7 Summit: What world economies, PM Modi discussed in Italy

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the G7 Summit in Italy's Apulia area on Friday, where he met with various foreign leaders and discussed a variety of topics, including climate change and artificial intelligence.

Modi, Macron agree to intensify strategic defense cooperation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron have agreed to strengthen strategic defense cooperation, with a particular emphasis on the "Make in India" initiative.

US praises India's historic election; dodges question by Pakistani reporter

The United States State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller has praised the recent Lok Sabha elections in India, calling them the largest exercise of electoral franchise in any country in history.

'Wasn't allowed to visit Kuwait for relief operation…': Kerala minister

Kerala Health Minister Veena George on Friday said she was denied permission by the Centre to travel to Kuwait to coordinate assistance for the people from the state affected in the fire that killed at least 49 people, primarily Indians.

G7 Summit: What's on PM Modi's agenda? 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Italy on Thursday night to attend the 50th G7 Summit, his first foreign visit after assuming office for the third consecutive term.

Ajit Doval appointed as National Security Advisor for third time 

The government has reappointed Ajit Doval as the National Security Advisor (NSA) for a record third time.

PM Modi reviews J&K security amid rising terror attacks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired a review meeting to assess the situation in Jammu and Kashmir following four encounters between security forces and terrorists over the past four days.

Kuwait fire: 42 Indians killed in tragedy; who were they

The fire in the Mangaf area of southern Kuwait on Wednesday resulted in the deaths of 42 Indian nationals, including at least 14 from Kerala.

Kuwait fire: IAF to bring back Indians' mortal remains

The officials in Kuwait are conducting DNA tests on those killed in the tragic fire in the Mangaf area, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday.

G7 summit: PM Modi leaves for Italy today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will depart for Italy on Thursday to attend the 50th G7 leaders' summit, marking his first trip abroad after beginning his third term.

40 Indians killed in Kuwait building fire, PM takes stock 

At least 40 Indians have been killed in the Kuwait fire that broke out in a building housing workers in Mangaf city on Wednesday, the Ministry of External Affairs has said.

Naseeruddin Shah wants PM Modi to wear 'skullcap': Here's why

Naseeruddin Shah recently shared his thoughts on Narendra Modi's third term as India's Prime Minister following the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections.

4-time MLA Mohan Majhi becomes Odisha's 1st BJP CM 

Mohan Majhi on Wednesday took oath as the Bharatiya Janata Party's first chief minister in Odisha—ending Biju Janata Dal leader Naveen Patnaik's 24-year reign.

PM Modi's heartwarming gesture with Chiranjeevi during Pawan Kalyan's swearing-in

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the swearing-in ceremony of Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader N Chandrababu Naidu as the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister on Wednesday.

'Modi barely escaped...': Rahul attacks PM over Lok Sabha results 

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi—being credited for the party's surprisingly strong performance in the Lok Sabha elections—claimed on Wednesday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi narrowly avoided defeat in his Varanasi constituency.

Naidu takes oath as Andhra CM for 4th term 

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader Chandrababu Naidu was sworn in as the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh for the fourth time on Wednesday.

1st session of 18th Lok Sabha from June 24

The inaugural session of the 18th Lok Sabha is slated to begin on June 24, as announced by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju.

Oath-taking ceremonies in Andhra, Odisha today; PM Modi to attend

Modi Cabinet 3.0: Rahul calls out BJP for dynasty politics

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government of practicing dynasty politics, dubbing the National Democratic Alliance ministry as a "parivar mandal" or family circle.

Jaishankar on Modi 3.0 government's roadmap on China, Pakistan, UNSC

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday talked about resolving ongoing border issues with China and addressing Pakistan's long-standing cross-border terrorism—setting the foreign policy agenda for the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance government's third term.

BJP searching for new chief as Nadda joins Modi Cabinet

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is in search of a new party chief following JP Nadda's appointment to the Modi 3.0 Cabinet, where he will oversee the Health, Chemicals, and Fertilizers ministries.

Opposition slams BJP over Cabinet portfolio allocation

The opposition's Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) has taken a jibe at the Bharatiya Janata Party and its National Democratic Alliance partners over the allocation in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Cabinet.

Modi Cabinet 3.0: No change in Big 4; key takeaways

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assigned portfolios to the Cabinet colleagues of his new National Democratic Alliance government, maintaining continuity in the big four ministries.

Which minister got which portfolio in Modi's new Cabinet? 

The portfolios of 71 MPs who took oaths as ministers on Sunday have been announced.

PM Modi's new Cabinet greenlights construction of 3 crore houses

In its inaugural meeting, the newly formed National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved plans for the construction of three crore additional rural and urban houses.

Actor-MP Suresh Gopi relinquishing ministerial role for films? His response 

Suresh Gopi, the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) first-ever MP from Kerala, has disputed claims that he does not want to be part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new cabinet.

Who are the youngest, oldest ministers in PM Modi's Cabinet 

A total of 30 cabinet ministers, 36 Ministers of State (Mos), and five MoS (independent charge) took oaths along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday.

Modi signs first file, authorizes release of Kisan Nidhi funds

Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the release of the 17th tranche of PM Kisan Nidhi funds on his first day in office on Monday.

Modi 3.0: Cabinet to hold first meeting today 

The inaugural meeting of the third Narendra Modi cabinet will be conducted on Monday at the Prime Minister's Lok Kalyan Marg residence.

J&K: NIA to probe terrorist attack on pilgrim bus 

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) will probe the attack on a bus carrying pilgrims in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district by terrorists, which killed nine people and injured 33 others.

Sensex, Nifty hit record highs following PM Modi's swearing-in

India's stock market soared to fresh highs on Monday morning following Narendra Modi's third term inauguration as Prime Minister.

Modi 3.0: Full list of 72 ministers who took oath 

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Narendra Modi was sworn in as India's Prime Minister for an unprecedented third term on Sunday.

6 former chief ministers sworn into PM Modi's new Cabinet

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's newly formed cabinet includes six former chief ministers.

Narendra Modi takes oath as PM for third consecutive time 

Narendra Modi took oath as India's Prime Minister for the third time on Sunday at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Rajinikanth hails PM Modi's third term as 'very big achievement'

Tamil superstar Rajinikanth was spotted at Chennai airport on Sunday morning en route to New Delhi for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony.

Swearing-in ceremony for first BJP government in Odisha rescheduled 

The swearing-in ceremony for the first Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Odisha has been postponed from June 10 to June 12.

Narendra Modi's swearing-in: List of potential ministers in NDA Cabinet 

In the hours leading up to Prime Minister-elect Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) hosted a tea meeting at Modi's residence.

Ahead of Narendra Modi's swearing-in, opposition's warning to BJP 

On the eve of Prime Minister-elect Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony, leaders of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc said the Bharatiya Janata Party-led coalition government would not last.

Congress President Kharge to attend Modi's swearing-in ceremony

The Congress has confirmed that its president, Mallikarjun Kharge, will be attending Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony on Sunday at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.