Narendra Modi: News

18 Dec 2017

Gujarat

#IndiaDecidesOn18th: Interesting records of Gujarat elections 2017!

Did you know that during Gujarat election 2017, at 80, Congress won the highest number of seats since 1985?

18 Dec 2017

Gujarat

Gujarat and Himachal have chosen development: Modi on BJP win

It was a major win for the BJP as it retained its hold on Gujarat and wrested power from the Congress in Himachal Pradesh.

18 Dec 2017

Rahul Gandhi

'Jo jeeta wohi sikandar', says Smriti Irani on BJP win

The BJP has won the critical Assembly elections in PM Narendra Modi's home state Gujarat, though with a much less margin than it intended to.

18 Dec 2017

India

BJP vs. Congress: Top 8 Gujarat Assembly Election controversies

With BJP leading in the Gujarat Assembly Elections, it looks like the party is heading for a victory in the state for the sixth consecutive time.

18 Dec 2017

Gujarat

#IndiaDecidesOn18th: BJP set to form government in Gujarat

Trends suggest that BJP will retain Gujarat. It will win for a record sixth time, but with a reduced margin.

18 Dec 2017

Gujarat

#IndiaDecidesOn18th: In Gujarat, trends show BJP leading in 98 seats

For Gujarat assembly elections, counting of votes began at 8am.

17 Dec 2017

Gujarat

#IndiaDecidesOn18: Gujarat elections- Five key battles to watch out for

It's a prestige battle for the BJP as it attempts to retain control of Gujarat, PM Narendra Modi's home state, in the assembly elections.

16 Dec 2017

Mizoram

Modi inaugurates 60MW Tuirial Hydropower Project in Mizoram

Narendra Modi has inaugurated the 60MW Tuirial Hydropower Project near Kolasib in Mizoram during his maiden visit to the state since becoming PM in 2014.

15 Dec 2017

India

Parliament Winter Session: Lok Sabha adjourned till Dec 18

On the first day of the Parliament's Winter Session, the Lok Sabha was adjourned after obituary references. Proceedings will resume from 11am on December 18.

15 Dec 2017

India

BJP releases Rahul Gandhi-Jayanti Natarajan emails, questions Manmohan Singh's authority

PM Narendra Modi, at a recent function paying tribute to Parliament attack martyrs, exchanged a frosty hand-shake with former PM Manmohan Singh. Later, Singh released a video message demanding an apology.

14 Dec 2017

India

#DefenseDiaries: What makes the Navy's submarine INS Kalvari deadly

Earlier today, PM Narendra Modi commissioned INS Kalvari, the first of the six French-designed Scorpene-class diesel-electric attack submarines, into the Indian Navy (IN)

14 Dec 2017

Gujarat

Gujarat polls: Congress says CEC working as Modi's "personal secretary"

The bitterly-fought Gujarat elections have witnessed a new democratic low. Now, Congress has accused CEC of working as PM Narendra Modi's "personal secretary."

14 Dec 2017

Gujarat

Gujarat Phase II: 2.23cr voters in 93 constituencies cast ballot

About 2.3cr voters across 93 constituencies in North and Central Gujarat are casting their ballot in the second phase of the Gujarat elections today.

14 Dec 2017

Mumbai

Modi commissions submarine INS Kalvari, dedicates it to the nation

PM Narendra Modi has commissioned INS Kalvari, the first of six French-designed Scorpene-class diesel-electric attack submarines, into the Indian Navy in Mumbai.

13 Dec 2017

India

PM Modi: UPA government responsible for banking sector crisis

PM Narendra Modi slammed the UPA government and big industry for the banking sector crisis. He asked "When some in the government pressured banks to give loans to a select few industrialists, where were organizations like FICCI then?"

13 Dec 2017

Nitin Gadkari

What all was wrong with Modi's historic seaplane ride?

PM Narendra Modi made history by taking a seaplane ride from Sabarmati river to Dharoi dam in Mehsana during his Gujarat polls campaign.

12 Dec 2017

India

Gujarat polls: Manmohan Singh lambasts PM Modi, seeks his apology

The usually restrained Manmohan Singh condemned PM Narendra Modi for spreading "falsehoods" and "canards." Condemning him of setting a "dangerous precedent," Singh asked Modi to apologize.

12 Dec 2017

India

Modi ends Gujarat campaign with India's first seaplane ride

The last day of PM Narendra Modi's Gujarat election campaign was historic: it marked the first journey of a seaplane in India.

11 Dec 2017

India

Mani Shankar Aiyar's dinner attended by former army chief, ex-diplomats

The Gujarat elections' slugfest has veered in a different direction after Congress's Mani Shankar Aiyar called PM Narendra Modi a "neech" (low-life) person.

11 Dec 2017

Gujarat

Gujarat Polls: Modi, Rahul Gandhi denied permission to hold roadshows

With the second phase of the Gujarat polls coming up, PM Narendra Modi and Congress VP Rahul Gandhi have hit the campaign trail with a vengeance.

10 Dec 2017

Gujarat

Modi alleges "secret meeting" between Aiyar and Pakistan officials

Ahead of the second phase of polling in the Gujarat elections, PM Narendra Modi has upped the ante against the Congress.

09 Dec 2017

India

RTI: Modi government spent Rs. 3755cr on publicity

Ever wondered how much the BJP government spends on its glitzy and eye-catching advertisements? How does it ensure that Swachh Bharat and Digital India messages reach every household?

09 Dec 2017

India

Pew report: 64% of Indians view Pakistan "very unfavorably"

Nearly two-thirds of Indians (64%) of Indians hold a "very unfavorable" view of Pakistan, according to a survey conducted by Pew Research Center.

08 Dec 2017

Arun Jaitley

Mani Shankar Aiyar suspended, Jaitley says it's a "strategic" move

Following senior leader Mani Shankar Aiyar's rant calling PM Narendra Modi a "neech" (low-life) person, Congress showed him the door.

07 Dec 2017

Gujarat

After "chaiwala," motormouth Mani Shankar now calls PM Modi "neech"

Congress's Mani Shankar Aiyar does it again. Launching a personal attack, he called PM Modi a "neech aadmi" (low-life person) even as the crucial Gujarat polls are right around the corner.

06 Dec 2017

Gujarat

Modi: Central Bank of India, RBI were Ambedkar's vision!

Despite cyclone Ockhi closing in, PM Narendra Modi continued with his punishing schedule of addressing rallies, ahead of the Gujarat polls.

05 Dec 2017

X

Another Twitter goof-up by Congress scion Rahul Gandhi

With Gujarat election inching closer and the upcoming declaration of Congress's new party president, Rahul Gandhi has several excuses to be in news. But the Gandhi-Nehru scion is making headlines for a reason less flattering.

04 Dec 2017

India

India-led International Solar Alliance to become legal entity on Wednesday

The International Solar Alliance (ISA), Indian PM Narendra Modi's bid to bring over 121 solar energy-rich countries under a single umbrella, will come into force this week.

01 Dec 2017

India

Former US President Barack Obama in India, praises Modi

Former US President Barack Obama addressed a town hall meeting in Delhi today. He interacted with 300 young leaders from across the country.

01 Dec 2017

India

In major breach, Ivanka Trump's dinner aired live on TV

Despite going all out to ensure a grand time for Ivanka Trump in Hyderabad, Telangana Police was left embarrassed over a major security breach when PM Narendra Modi was hosting her for dinner.

30 Nov 2017

India

India's GDP growth surges to 6.3% after months of decline

India's GDP data for the September quarter showed positive trends: growth had surged by 6.3%, signaling the country has shaken off the effects of demonetization and GST rollout.

30 Nov 2017

India

PM Modi: Ready to pay political price for better India

While speaking at the inaugural session of the 15th Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2017, PM Narendra Modi promised to ensure "greater transparency, development-friendly system and citizen-centric governance."

30 Nov 2017

India

The 'apolitical' family of PM Modi: Here's all about them

PM Modi is an outspoken critic of dynastic politics and nepotism; he practices what he preaches.

29 Nov 2017

India

PM Modi: Pandit Nehru was against building Somnath temple

With Gujarat elections approaching, PM Modi is on a roll; he addressed back-to-back rallies at Morbi, Prachi, Palitana and Navsari.

29 Nov 2017

India

Ivanka in India: Lavish dinner, elegant gifts and indigenous robots!

Ivanka Trump's India visit is likely to be memorable for the American president's advisor-cum-daughter.

29 Nov 2017

India

PM Modi: Congress gave hand-pump model, BJP delivered Narmada model

Ahead of the upcoming Gujarat elections, PM Narendra Modi will address four rallies. He began with an election rally in Morbi. These will be followed by rallies in Prachi (Somnath), Palitana (Bhavnagar) and Navsari (south Gujarat).

28 Nov 2017

India

GES 2017: 'Made in India' bot, Mitra greets Modi, Ivanka

The ongoing Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) in Hyderabad marked a significant milestone for India in robotics: when PM Narendra Modi and Ivanka Trump walked on to the stage, they were greeted by Mitra, an indigenous humanoid.

28 Nov 2017

Telangana

PM Modi flags off the first Hyderabad Metro train

PM Narendra Modi today flagged off the first train of the Hyderabad Metro from Miyapur. Commercial operations would start tomorrow.

28 Nov 2017

India

Ivanka Trump arrives in India for the GES 2017

Advisor to and daughter of the US President, Ivanka Trump arrived in Hyderabad to attend the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) 2017.