Narendra Modi: News

18 Sep 2023

Union Cabinet

PM Modi chairs Union Cabinet meeting amid Parliament's special session

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a key Union Cabinet meeting on Monday to discuss the agenda for the ongoing special Parliament session.

18 Sep 2023

Parliament

Parliament's special session: Leaving old Parliament emotional moment, says Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addressed the Lok Sabha as the Parliament's special session commenced.

18 Sep 2023

Parliament

Parliament's special session will see 'historic decisions' taken: PM Modi

Ahead of the start of the five-day special session of the Parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asserted the session might be "small in duration" but "historic decisions" will be taken during it.

17 Sep 2023

Delhi

Be vocal for local, then go global: PM Narendra Modi

On the special occasion of his 73rd birthday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, an ardent supporter of "vocal for local," added "global" to the motto.

17 Sep 2023

Madhya Pradesh

#NewsBytesExplainer: Progress, setbacks of India's 'Project Cheetah' after 1 year

Sunday marks a year since Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the first batch of eight Namibian cheetahs at the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh.

As PM Modi turns 73, Centre to launch welfare schemes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 73 on Sunday, and on this occasion, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has planned a number of outreach programs.

16 Sep 2023

Madras High Court

Sanatan Dharma not solely about promoting casteism, untouchability: Madras HC

Amid the ongoing row over Sanatan Dharma, the Madras High Court reportedly stressed that free speech should not devolve into hate speech, especially concerning matters of religion.

16 Sep 2023

Dwarka

Modi to inaugurate 'Yashobhoomi' on his birthday: Everything to know

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the first phase of the international convention and expo center "Yashobhoomi" in Dwarka, New Delhi on Sunday, which also marks his birthday, ANI reported.

16 Sep 2023

Indian Railways

Vande Bharat sleeper, metro trains coming soon: Everything to know

The Indian Railways (IR) is set to roll out its first version of sleeper coaches under the Vande Bharat Express project by March 2024, ANI reported.

16 Sep 2023

Justin Trudeau

Canada defers trade mission to India after tension at G20 

Canada has postponed its trade mission to India, scheduled for October, due to strained relations between the two countries, according to Reuters.

'INDI alliance' wants to finish Sanatan Dharma: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned up the heat on the opposition's Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) over the Sanatan row in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh's Sagar on Thursday.

Centre calls all-party meet day before Parliament's special session

The Centre has scheduled an all-party meeting on Sunday, a day before the special session of Parliament commences.

13 Sep 2023

Nitin Gadkari

Biofuel Alliance promotes the transfer of green technology: Nitin Gadkari

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Global Biofuel Alliance on September 9, with support from 19 countries and international organizations.

13 Sep 2023

Rajasthan

Rajasthan: 11 killed, 15 injured as trailer rams into bus

A trailer rammed into a passenger bus on the Jaipur-Agra Highway in Rajasthan's Bharatpur district in the wee hours of Wednesday, killing at least 11 people and injuring 15 others.

12 Sep 2023

Justin Trudeau

Canadian PM Trudeau leaves India after being stranded for 36hrs

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau finally flew back home on Tuesday after a technical snag with his plane—which left him and his delegation stranded in New Delhi for nearly 36 hours—was resolved, per reports.

12 Sep 2023

Justin Trudeau

After G20 snub and plane woes, Trudeau to return home

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his delegation remained stranded in India on Tuesday after the G20 Summit as his plane broke down, adding to the controversies surrounding his visit.

12 Sep 2023

G20 Summit

'Permanent asset' created, says government after allegations of G20 overspending

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government has refuted Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Saket Gokhale's allegations of spending 300% more than the allocated budget on the G20 Summit, calling it "misleading."

BJP planning to corner INDIA over Sanatan row

Following the G20 Summit, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is now shifting its focus to domestic politics.

11 Sep 2023

G20 Summit

India 'exceptionally organized' G20 Summit: Brazilian president

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Monday reportedly lauded India's G20 Presidency after the culmination of the G20 Summit on Sunday.

11 Sep 2023

Justin Trudeau

'Khalistan referendum' in Canada despite Modi raising concerns with Trudeau 

The Sikhs for Justice (SFJ)—a separatist group seeking an independent Sikh state called Khalistan split from India—held a controversial "Khalistan referendum" at a gurdwara in British Columbia, Canada, on Sunday (local time), Hindustan Times reported.

11 Sep 2023

Mohammed Bin Salman

PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with Saudi's Mohammed bin Salman

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Saudi Arabian counterpart and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud on Monday at the Hyderabad House in Delhi.

11 Sep 2023

Mansukh Mandaviya

Centre to launch nationwide wellness programs on PM Modi's birthday

The central government led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to launch a nationwide wellness drive on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 73rd birthday, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has told ANI.

10 Sep 2023

G20 Summit

'Ukraine issue didn't hijack agenda': Russia lauds India's G20 Presidency

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, on Sunday, praised India's G20 Presidency, reported NDTV.

10 Sep 2023

Dilip Ghosh

Those against India's name change can leave country: BJP leader

West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Dilip Ghosh on Sunday reportedly alleged that India would be renamed to "Bharat" and those against the change of name should leave the country.

10 Sep 2023

Amitabh Kant

'200 hours of negotiations': Hard work behind India's G20 consensus

India's G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant and his team have been lauded for their efforts in helping the country secure a 100% consensus on the New Delhi declaration on the first day of the G20 Summit despite contentious issues.

10 Sep 2023

G20 Summit

G20 Summit ends, PM Modi hands over presidency to Brazil

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday handed over the G20 Presidency to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, which marked the end of the G20 Summit in New Delhi.

10 Sep 2023

India

Global Biofuel Alliance will significantly lessen world pollution: Nitin Gadkari

The Global Biofuels Alliance is "a historic event that will help us reduce world pollution in a major way," Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said in an interview with NDTV.

10 Sep 2023

Morocco

Morocco earthquake: Death toll crosses 2,000, rescue operations underway

The death toll from a devastating earthquake in Morocco crossed 2,000 on Sunday.

10 Sep 2023

Rishi Sunak

Rishi Sunak visits Akshardham Temple ahead of G20 Summit's day-2

United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty on Sunday morning visited the Akshardham Temple in New Delhi ahead of the G20 Summit's second-day sessions.

10 Sep 2023

G20 Summit

G20 Summit: Key events scheduled for world leaders on day-2

Day one of the much-anticipated G20 Summit in India was highly eventful, with major announcements like the adoption of the New Delhi Leadership Declaration and the African Union (AU) becoming a permanent member of the G20 bloc.

09 Sep 2023

Joe Biden

India-Middle East-Europe connectivity corridor to be launched soon: PM Modi

An agreement has been reached to build an India-Middle East-Europe connectivity corridor for economic integration, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Saturday at the G20 Summit in New Delhi.

09 Sep 2023

G20 Summit

G20 Summit: Delegates reach 'compromise' on wording for Ukraine-Russia war

After much wrangling and deliberation, delegates attending the G20 Summit reportedly "reached a compromise" on Saturday on the wording to describe the Ukraine-Russia war.

09 Sep 2023

G20 Summit

G20 nations reach consensus on New Delhi declaration: PM Modi

The G20 leaders adopted a joint declaration of nations at New Delhi's G20 Summit on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced, amid various differences.

09 Sep 2023

Droupadi Murmu

Andhra Pradesh: TDP says Chandrababu Naidu's arrest 'illegal,' approaches PM

The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) on Saturday sought the interventions of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah to reverse the arrest of its chief, N Chandrababu Naidu, in an alleged corruption case.

09 Sep 2023

G20 Summit

G20 Summit: Full schedule of high-profile two-day meet in Delhi

The 18th G20 Summit officially kicked off on Saturday, with world leaders gathering in Delhi for the two-day event.

09 Sep 2023

African Union

African Union is now permanent G20 member

As the G20 Leaders' Summit began in New Delhi on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced making the African Union (AU) a permanent member of the bloc.

09 Sep 2023

Joe Biden

G20 Summit: PM Modi speaks with 'Bharat' placard in front

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday welcomed G20 leaders upon their arrival at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.

09 Sep 2023

Morocco

Deadly 6.8 magnitude earthquake strikes Morocco, at least 300 dead

A powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake reportedly rocked Morocco on Friday night. As per the Associated Press (AP), the country's Interior Ministry revealed at least 296 people died and over 150 injured individuals were sent to hospitals for treatment.

09 Sep 2023

Joe Biden

What PM Modi, Biden discussed ahead of G20 Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United States (US) President Joe Biden held bilateral talks in New Delhi on Friday, reiterating their commitment to enhancing the India-US strategic partnership amid the rising influence of China.

08 Sep 2023

United Nations (UN)

Will accept India's name change after formalities are completed: UN

The United Nations (UN) will change India's name to Bharat in its records once New Delhi completes all necessary processes, a spokesperson for the intergovernmental organization told NDTV.