Narendra Modi: News

13 Sep 2024

Amit Shah

Port Blair renamed to 'Shri Vijaya Puram' by Centre

The central government has announced the renaming of Port Blair, the capital city of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, to "Shri Vijaya Puram."

BJP's 'Iftar party' counter to opposition amid Modi-Chandrachud photo row 

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has responded to the opposition's criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud's residence in New Delhi for Ganesh Puja.

13 Sep 2024

Ajit Doval

75% of disengagement problems with China sorted out: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has stated that approximately 75% of the "disengagement problems" between India and China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh have been resolved.

BJP demands apology from Rahul Gandhi for 'Bharat Badnaam Yatra' 

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national spokesperson CR Kesavan has demanded an "immediate and unconditional apology" from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his "anti-India" comments during his trip to the United States.

'Lost respect': Netizens after CJI pictured with Modi performing puja 

Netizens have expressed disappointment at Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud after he was pictured with Prime Minister Narendra Modi taking part in the Ganpati Puja celebrations at his residence on Wednesday.

12 Sep 2024

Ashwini Vaishnaw

Ayushman Bharat free health insurance now covers everyone above 70

The Union Cabinet has approved free health insurance coverage of up to ₹5 lakh per year for all citizens aged 70 years and above under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY).

11 Sep 2024

Haider Ali

Death sentences of convicts in 2013 Gandhi Maidan blasts commuted 

The Patna High Court, on Wednesday, commuted the sentences of four convicts previously condemned to death for their involvement in the 2013 serial blasts case.

11 Sep 2024

Baramulla

'Will fight Modi's Naya Kashmir narrative': Engineer Rashid after bail

Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid has pledged to fight Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Naya Kashmir" narrative and prioritize the welfare of his people.

11 Sep 2024

Gautam Adani

PM Modi sets $500B target for electronics sector by 2030

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has outlined an ambitious plan to boost India's electronics sector to a staggering $500 billion and create six million jobs by the end of this decade.

11 Sep 2024

Amit Shah

'Making anti-national statements becoming habit': Shah attacks Rahul's reservation remark 

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his remarks on scrapping reservations during his three-day visit to the United States.

11 Sep 2024

Uttar Pradesh

India's semiconductor push: What to expect from SEMICON 2024 conference

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the SEMICON India 2024 conference today at around 10:30 am.

Congress 'destroyed idea of Modi' in 2024: Rahul in US

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has said that the Congress "destroyed" the "idea" of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the recent Lok Sabha elections.

'I know about EVMs...': Pitroda says 2024 polls weren't fair

Congress leader Sam Pitroda while speaking at an event in the United States questioned the reliability of electronic voting machines.

09 Sep 2024

Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince in India: What's on the agenda?

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, is currently on a two-day official visit to India.

09 Sep 2024

Rahul Gandhi

Rahul—in US—says Indians lost fear of BJP after 2024  results

Congress MP and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has said that people lost their fear of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party after the party failed to secure a majority in the 2024 Lok Sabha election.

08 Sep 2024

Ajit Doval

NSA Doval to visit Moscow for Russia-Ukraine peace talks: Reports

National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval will reportedly visit Russia this week to discuss peace efforts aimed at resolving the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.

07 Sep 2024

Amarnath Yatra

'Stop fooling people on statehood': Shah's message to Congress, NC

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, during a rally in Jammu on Saturday, asked the Congress and National Conference (NC) to "stop fooling people in the name of statehood."

'PM Modi insulted Shivaji, should apologize to all...': Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should apologize to every person in Maharashtra over the collapse of the statue of Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

05 Sep 2024

Brazil

Putin ready for talks with Ukraine, but there's a condition 

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signaled his willingness to engage in talks with Ukraine on the condition that these discussions be based on the Istanbul agreement from 2022.

05 Sep 2024

India

India, Singapore sign MOUs in semiconductors, digital technology

India and Singapore have signed several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) to strengthen cooperation in areas such as digital technologies, semiconductors, health cooperation, and skill development.

04 Sep 2024

Singapore

Modi's Singapore visit to bolster 'Act East' policy of India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to meet his Singaporean counterpart, Lawrence Wong, this week, marking his first visit to Singapore since securing a third term in June.

04 Sep 2024

Singapore

'Brunei important partner...': Modi holds meeting with Sultan Bolkiah

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral discussions with Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei on Wednesday at the Istana Nurul Iman, the Sultan's official residence in Bandar Seri Begawan, during the second day of his visit to the Southeast Asian country.

Shivaji statue collapse: Look out circular issued against contractor Apte

The Sindhudurg district police in Maharashtra have issued a Look Out Circular (LOC) against Jaydeep Apte, the contractor responsible for creating the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue at Rajkot fort.

03 Sep 2024

Amit Shah

Bengal's anti-rape bill passed amid Mamata vs BJP in assembly

The West Bengal Assembly on Tuesday unanimously passed the "Aparajita" bill, an anti-rape legislation introduced by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's government.

03 Sep 2024

Queen Elizabeth II

Who's Sultan of Brunei—owner of 7000+ cars—to welcome Modi today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to arrive in Brunei on Tuesday for a two-day visit.

03 Sep 2024

New Delhi

PM Modi embarks on 2-nation tour to Brunei, Singapore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a two-nation tour to Brunei and Singapore on Tuesday.

Rama Mohan Rao Amara will be SBI's next Managing Director

The Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB), the recruitment body for directors of state-owned banks and financial institutions, has proposed Rama Mohan Rao Amara as the new Managing Director of State Bank of India (SBI).

02 Sep 2024

Ashwini Vaishnaw

Centre approves ₹14,000 crore for 7 major agricultural schemes

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved an expenditure of approximately ₹14,000 crore for seven significant agricultural programs.

02 Sep 2024

Gujarat

₹3,300cr semiconductor unit approved in Gujarat, can produce 60L chips/day

The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its approval for the establishment of a Kaynes ATMP semiconductor unit in Sanand, Gujarat.

02 Sep 2024

Congress Party

Congress alleges SEBI chief draws salary from ICICI, seeks resignation

The Indian National Congress has raised concerns over the financial dealings of Madhabi Puri Buch, the Chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).

02 Sep 2024

Andhra Pradesh

27 killed in Andhra, Telangana rains; over 100 trains canceled

At least 27 people have died due to heavy rainfall that has been lashing Andhra Pradesh and Telangana for two consecutive days.

01 Sep 2024

Maha Vikas Aghadi

Won't accept Modi's 'arrogant' apology for Shivaji statue collapse: Thackeray 

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of displaying arrogance while apologizing for the collapse of a statue of Maratha icon Shivaji Maharaj in Maharashtra.

01 Sep 2024

High Court

Shivaji statue collapse: MVA holds 'Jode maro andolan'; BJP counter-protests  

The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance, comprising the Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT), and Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar), staged a protest in Mumbai on Sunday.

Security tightened ahead of MVA protest over Shivaji statue collapse

The Mumbai Police have heightened security measures in anticipation of a protest march organized by the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA).

31 Aug 2024

Farmers

Vinesh Phogat joins farmers' protest, answers questions on political future

Olympic wrestler Vinesh Phogat joined the farmers' protest at the Shambhu border on its 200th day, Saturday.

'Need faster verdicts': PM Modi on crimes against women 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called for expedited verdicts in cases involving crimes against women.

31 Aug 2024

Akhilesh Yadav

'At least we've hair': Akhilesh takes swipe at Yogi Adityanath 

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav has hit back at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath over his recent comments about the SP and its symbolic red caps.

30 Aug 2024

Aaditya Thackeray

'Bow my head and apologize': Modi after Shivaji statue collapse  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has issued an apology after the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, which he unveiled nine months ago in Sindhudurg, Maharashtra, collapsed last week.

30 Aug 2024

Atal Bihari Vajpayee

'Era of uninterrupted dialogue over...': Jaishankar's message to Pakistan

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday issued a strong message to Pakistan, saying that "actions have consequences" and declaring the end of the "era of uninterrupted dialogue" with the neighboring country.

30 Aug 2024

Europe

PM Modi to launch Vadhvan Port; what's special about it

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone for the Vadhvan Port project in Palghar, Maharashtra, on Friday.