Narendra Modi: News
24 Jun 2021
Kunal Kamra'State-orchestrated massacre,' says Kunal Kamra about COVID-19, gets severe backlash
Calling COVID-19 a "state-orchestrated massacre," popular stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra lashed out at the PM Narendra Modi-led government in a recent opinion piece on The New York Times.
24 Jun 2021
IndiaPM Modi set to chair all-party meet on J&K today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a crucial meeting with political leaders from Jammu and Kashmir at his Delhi residence at 3 pm today.
22 Jun 2021
IndiaUGC faces criticism over 'Thankyou PM Modi' posters at universities
Several universities and colleges across India are putting up posters, thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi, for the new, central government-sponsored coronavirus vaccination campaign.
22 Jun 2021
Ellen DeGeneresNational Selfie Day: Selfies that went viral, for significant reasons
Selfies have become an integral part of our lives these days, with even smartphone manufacturers bringing up changes to make the front camera a better one in every new device.
22 Jun 2021
Jammu And KashmirJ&K: Gupkar alliance says will participate in PM Modi's meeting
The People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) today said its leader will take part in the all-party meeting called by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 24.
21 Jun 2021
Manish SisodiaWith 89 cases, Delhi records lowest single-day spike this year
The national capital on Monday recorded 89 fresh COVID-19 cases, the lowest so far this year and 11 deaths while the positivity rate dropped to 0.16 percent, according to data shared by the health department.
21 Jun 2021
IndiaFree COVID-19 vaccination for all adults from today: Details here
All Indian citizens aged above 18 can get the COVID-19 vaccine for free from today, according to the new government policy - a move expected to help scale up the daily vaccinations in the country.
21 Jun 2021
COVID-19Yoga remains a 'ray of hope' during COVID-19: PM Modi
On the occasion of International Day of Yoga, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said yoga remains a "ray of hope" as the world fights the coronavirus pandemic and asserted that in these difficult times it has become a source of inner strength.
19 Jun 2021
IndiaPM's close aide AK Sharma appointed UP BJP Vice President
AK Sharma, a former bureaucrat who is known to be a part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's inner circle, has been appointed the Vice President of the BJP's Uttar Pradesh unit.
19 Jun 2021
Milkha SinghCountry pays its respects to 'Flying Sikh' Milkha Singh
The nation mourned the end of an era as it paid homage to nonagenarian sprint icon Milkha Singh, who died on Friday after battling COVID-19 for a month, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the tributes.
15 Jun 2021
United Nations (UN)#ModiatUN: India to restore 2.6cr hectare degraded land by 2030
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday said that India is looking to restore 26 million hectares of degraded land by 2030.
13 Jun 2021
G7 SummitIndia G7's natural ally in defending democratic values: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that India is a natural ally of the G7 (Group of Seven) in defending democratic values from the threats of authoritarianism, terrorism, disinformation, and economic coercion.
13 Jun 2021
G7 Summit'One Earth, One Health'; Modi thanks G7 for COVID-19 support
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday participated in the first outreach session of the G7 Summit.
11 Jun 2021
Yogi AdityanathYogi Adityanath meets PM Modi amid friction in UP BJP
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the latter's residence in Delhi.
11 Jun 2021
IndiaUnplanned vaccination can promote mutant strains, experts tell PM Modi
A mass and unplanned vaccination can lead to the emergence of mutated strains of the coronavirus, a group of public health experts have told Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reported PTI.
10 Jun 2021
Yogi AdityanathYogi's meeting with Amit Shah amid pre-election anxiety in UP
Ahead of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections early next year, state Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday met Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi.
09 Jun 2021
Kangana RanautNo work, haven't paid half of last year's tax: Kangana
Kangana Ranaut recently revealed that she has not been able to pay "half of my last year's tax yet," because of "no work."
08 Jun 2021
Mamata Banerjee'I was wrong': Chidambaram withdraws statement on Centre's vaccine policy
Congress leader and former Union Minister P Chidambaram today withdrew his comments criticizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the central government's shift in vaccination policy.
08 Jun 2021
VaccineFree vaccines; on-site registration: Centre revises COVID-19 vaccination policy
The central government on Tuesday issued revised guidelines for its COVID-19 vaccination policy.
07 Jun 2021
Government of IndiaCentral government to give free vaccines to states: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today addressed the nation, speaking on the COVID-19 situation and the vaccination policy in the country.
07 Jun 2021
Indian Medical AssociationIMA seeks Modi's intervention over attacks on doctors, misinformation campaigns
In the wake of attacks on several doctors, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Monday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking his personal intervention to ensure "optimum milieu" for medical professionals in India so they can work without fear.
07 Jun 2021
COVID-19PM Modi to address nation at 5:00pm today: Details here
PM Narendra Modi is set to address the nation on Monday at 5:00pm where he is expected to speak on the current situation of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country as well as the vaccination drive.
06 Jun 2021
Arvind KejriwalDelhi: Kejriwal seeks Modi's approval for doorstep ration delivery
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to allow the doorstep delivery of ration in the national capital.
04 Jun 2021
Delhi PoliceMan threatens to kill PM in hopes of getting jailed
A 22-year-old man was arrested from northeast Delhi's Khajuri Khas area after he called the Police Control Room (PCR) and allegedly threatened to kill Prime Minister Narendra Modi, officials said on Friday.
01 Jun 2021
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)CBSE Class XII board examinations canceled due to COVID-19
The central government on Tuesday decided to cancel the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class XII board examinations.
01 Jun 2021
West BengalRetired Bengal Chief Secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay appointed Mamata's chief advisor
Escalating a feud between West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Alapan Bandyopadhyay was appointed as the formers' chief advisor.
31 May 2021
West BengalWest Bengal Chief Secretary quits amid Mamata-Modi row
Alapan Bandyopadhyay has quit as West Bengal Chief Secretary and will now serve as Chief Adviser to the state government, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced today.
30 May 2021
Mann Ki Baat#MannkiBaat: Modi praises India's COVID-19 response; 'oxygen production increased 10-fold'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the 77th edition of his monthly radio show 'Mann ki Baat'.
29 May 2021
CoronavirusFree education, health insurance for children orphaned by COVID-19: PM
PM Narendra Modi on Saturday launched the "PM-CARES for Children" scheme to provide a number of benefits to support kids who lost both parents or guardians due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
29 May 2021
Mamata Banerjee'Don't insult me': Mamata Banerjee on PM Modi meeting row
Hitting back strongly at PM Narendra Modi's government Saturday, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accused his office of humiliating her and spreading fake, one-sided news over her meeting with him to review the damage caused by Cyclone Yaas in the state.
29 May 2021
West BengalPM Modi-Mamata Banerjee meet row: Centre recalls WB Chief Secretary
The Centre issued an order Friday to recall West Bengal's Chief Secretary, Alapan Bandyopadhyay, directing him to report to the central government's Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Monday.
28 May 2021
IndiaCyclone Yaas: PM Modi meets Mamata Banerjee, announces compensation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today met with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, where she submitted a preliminary report on the damages caused by the recent Cyclone Yaas.
27 May 2021
IndiaCyclone Yaas: PM Modi to visit West Bengal, Odisha tomorrow
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Odisha and West Bengal tomorrow to review the impact of Cyclone Yaas in the two states.
26 May 2021
Baba RamdevIMA Uttarakhand sends Rs. 1,000 crore defamation notice to Ramdev
The Indian Medical Association's Uttarakhand unit has sent a defamation notice to Yoga guru Ramdev for his remarks about allopathic medicine, reports say.
24 May 2021
IndiaCompany seeks Modi's permission for $500bn investment in bizarre ad
A company, purportedly based in the United States, has approached the Narendra Modi government with a proposal to invest $500 billion in infrastructural projects in India.
20 May 2021
Mamata BanerjeePM's COVID-19 meeting with CMs super flop, insulting: Mamata
Alleging that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with Chief Ministers on the COVID-19 situation was a super flop, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said that she along with her counterparts of many states were not allowed to speak, which was akin to insulting them.
19 May 2021
COVID-19Over 500 prominent citizens write to PM regarding COVID-19 vaccines
Over 500 prominent public health practitioners, doctors, economists, workers unions, and human rights groups have appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure that the COVID-19 vaccines reach the vulnerable and ramping up manufacturing to address shortages.
18 May 2021
Sambit PatraCongress-created toolkit calls new COVID-19 variant 'Modi strain,' alleges BJP
Hitting out at the Congress, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday shared what it claimed is a toolkit allegedly created by the opposition party to defame PM Narendra Modi.
18 May 2021
CoronavirusMaking constant efforts to increase vaccine supply in India: Modi
As many Indian states face an acute vaccine shortage amid the devastating second COVID-19 wave, PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday assured the Centre is making continuous efforts to increase the vaccine supply in India on a large scale.
17 May 2021
IndiaCyclone Tauktae: Several dead; PM speaks to Goa, Gujarat CMs
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today called up the Chief Ministers of Gujarat, Goa, and the Lieutenant Governor of Daman and Diu to discuss preparations as the monstrous Cyclone Tauktae continues to wreak havoc in these regions.
