Prime Minister: News

02 Jan 2025

Diljit Dosanjh

Watch: Diljit Dosanjh-PM Modi pay musical tribute to Guru Nanak

In a recent interaction, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh and praised him as "a combination of talent and tradition."

27 Dec 2024

Hansal Mehta

'Sorry, sir'—Hansal Mehta says he owes Manmohan Singh an apology

Bollywood director Hansal Mehta has mourned the demise of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh.

16 Dec 2024

Japan

Netflix renews LGBTQ+ series amid Japan's same-sex marriage debate

Netflix has renewed its groundbreaking Japanese reality series, The Boyfriend, for a second season.

13 Dec 2024

Bangladesh

Biden 'closely monitoring' Bangladesh situation amid rising violence against Hindus

United States President Joe Biden is closely monitoring the escalating violence against religious and ethnic minorities in Bangladesh, the White House has said.

08 Dec 2024

Syria

Where is Assad? Confusion as his flight disappears from radar

An aircraft, believed to be carrying Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, went off the radar on Sunday.

06 Dec 2024

Manipur

'Eagerly waiting...': Manipur opposition writes to PM Modi for visit

The opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc in Manipur has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to visit the state.

CJI Sanjiv Khanna recuses himself from CEC's appointment case

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna has recused himself from hearing petitions challenging a law that excludes the CJI from the panel responsible for appointing the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners.

01 Dec 2024

Children

Ready to 'engage' with Musk: Albanese on social media ban  

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said that he is open to discussing the country's new social media legislation with Elon Musk.

30 Nov 2024

Narendra Modi

'Those who consider power as birthright...': PM Modi slams opposition

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a scathing attack on the opposition parties, accusing them of spreading propaganda against the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance.

28 Nov 2024

Asaduddin Owaisi

No Waqf Bill this winter session, JPC to seek extension

The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, will seek an extension to submit its report.

'Judiciary not here to perform opposition's role...': Ex-CJI Chandrachud

Former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has emphasized the separate functions of the judiciary and political opposition in a democracy.

21 Nov 2024

Bangladesh

Bangladesh's interim government mulls banning Sheikh Hasina's party

The interim government of Bangladesh, headed by Muhammad Yunus, is torn between banning the Awami League from politics and elections.

19 Nov 2024

Congress Party

PM Modi pays tribute to Indira Gandhi on birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her 107th birth anniversary.

15 Nov 2024

Narendra Modi

Past governments overlooked tribal contributions in freedom struggle: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday slammed past Congress-led governments for ignoring the sacrifices of India's tribal communities in the freedom struggle.

10 Nov 2024

Diwali

UK PM's Diwali party with alcohol, meat 'offends' British Hindus

United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Diwali celebration at 10 Downing Street has sparked controversy over alcohol and meat on the menu.

31 Oct 2024

Gujarat

'Will never compromise even on...inch of land': Modi on Diwali 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated his government's pledge to protect India's territorial integrity at a Diwali celebration with security forces in Kachchh, Gujarat, on Thursday.

23 Oct 2024

BRICS

'India supports dialogue, diplomacy...not war': PM Modi at BRICS

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday reiterated India's commitment to dialogue and diplomacy over war at the BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia.

22 Oct 2024

Afghanistan

Pakistan: Over million children miss polio vaccine as cases surge

Polio is re-emerging in Pakistan, with over a million children missing their vaccinations last month.

19 Oct 2024

MK Stalin

'Imposing Hindi everywhere': MK Stalin to governor amid anthem row 

In a long post on X, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has accused Governor RN Ravi of vilifying the Dravidian race and trying to "impose Hindi everywhere."

14 Oct 2024

Business

PM Internship Scheme 2024 application process: A step-by-step guide

The Prime Minister's Internship Scheme has officially started accepting applications from young aspirants across India.

10 Oct 2024

Chennai

What is the Samsung workers strike in Chennai about 

Over 1,500 striking workers at the Samsung Electronics factory in southern India have turned down a settlement offer made by the company.

03 Oct 2024

Italy

Italy to issue 10,000 additional migrant work visas for caregivers

In response to a growing need for caregivers, Italy's government has announced plans to issue an additional 10,000 migrant work visas in 2025.

29 Sep 2024

Bengaluru

'Clear-cut case of extortion': Complainant attacks Sitharaman over electoral bonds

Co-President of Janaadhikaara Sangharsha Parishath (JSP), Adarsh Iyer, who filed a complaint against Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and other Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders, claimed that they misused their power to shake down companies for money.

28 Sep 2024

Farmers

'What did Congress do?': Modi invokes surgical strike at rally

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a blistering attack on the Congress Party, accusing it of being the most deceitful and dishonest party in the country.

25 Sep 2024

China

Japan could get first woman or youngest-ever PM on Friday

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) will hold a leadership vote on Friday, which could result in the country's first female or youngest-ever prime minister.

Thailand legalizes same-sex marriage, law effective from 2025

Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn has officially signed a landmark marriage equality bill into law, granting same-sex couples the right to legally wed.

18 Sep 2024

Donald Trump

Trump says he'll meet Modi during in US next week

Former United States President Donald Trump has announced that he will meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the latter's upcoming visit to the United States.

15 Sep 2024

Biju Janata Dal

Deceased Odisha officer gets crowd control duty for Modi's event

In a significant oversight, the Odisha government assigned a deceased officer, Prabodha Kumar Rout, to manage crowd control during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Bhubaneswar.

10 Sep 2024

Dubai

After dumping husband on Insta, Dubai princess launches perfume 'Divorce'

Sheikha Mahra Al Maktoum, the daughter of Dubai's ruler, has launched a new perfume line named Divorce under her brand Mahra M1. The fragrance is a direct reference to her recent high-profile divorce.

25 Aug 2024

Independence Day

'Youngsters without political background entering politics will strengthen democracy': Modi 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his monthly Mann Ki Baat broadcast on Sunday, said his Independence Day call for one lakh youth without political backgrounds to join politics has received widespread response.

15 Aug 2024

Delhi

Why Red Fort is venue for PM's Independence Day speech

Every year, on August 15, the Prime Minister of India hoists the national flag and addresses the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort in Delhi.

14 Aug 2024

Bangladesh

'My father, other martyrs grossly insulted': Sheikh Hasina on ouster 

Deposed Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has spoken out for the first time since her ouster and subsequent escape from the country.

12 Aug 2024

Bangladesh

Bangladesh: Statue depicting Pakistan's 1971 surrender vandalized

A statue in Bangladesh, which depicted the surrender of the Pakistan Army in the 1971 war, was recently vandalized.

10 Aug 2024

Bangladesh

Bangladesh chief justice resigns after protesters give ultimatum, surround court 

Bangladesh Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan has reportedly decided to resign after hundreds of protesters surrounded the Supreme Court premises in Dhaka on Saturday.

Kangana's 'Emergency' trailer will play before John's 'Vedaa' 

The trailer for Kangana Ranaut's much-anticipated movie, Emergency, will be screened alongside the John Abraham and Sharvari starrer Vedaa.

Ahead of Independence Day, Modi changes profile picture to Tricolor 

Ahead of Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reignited the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign by replacing his profile picture on social media platforms with the Indian Tricolor.

07 Aug 2024

Bangladesh

Hindu musician's home set ablaze amid Bangladesh political unrest

The residence of renowned Hindu musician Rahul Ananda was looted and torched by an irate mob in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

04 Aug 2024

Benjamin Netanyahu

'Stop bullshitting me': Furious Biden scolds Netanyahu during phone call

United States President Joe Biden reportedly lashed out at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a phone call on Thursday.

29 Jul 2024

Benjamin Netanyahu

Israel-Hezbollah tensions escalate after 12 kids killed in rocket strike

A rocket strike claimed the lives of 12 children in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights—escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, .

28 Jul 2024

Japan

Retrieve Netaji's remains by August 18: Grandnephew appeals to PM 

Chandra Kumar Bose, grandnephew of freedom fighter Subhas Chandra Bose, has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to repatriate Netaji's remains from Japan's Renkoji temple by August 18.