Prime Minister: News

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.

20 Jul 2024

Indira Gandhi

Not only finance ministers, these PMs have presented Budget too 

On February 22, 1958, India witnessed an unprecedented event in its political history when Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru took on the responsibility of presenting the Union Budget.

30 Jun 2024

Hardik Pandya

PM Modi commends Team India's T20 World Cup triumph 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi dialed the Indian cricket team a day after their T20 World Cup win, which ended an 11-year-long wait for an ICC trophy.

10 Jun 2024

Amit Shah

Modi 3.0: Cabinet to hold first meeting today 

The inaugural meeting of the third Narendra Modi cabinet will be conducted on Monday at the Prime Minister's Lok Kalyan Marg residence.

10 Jun 2024

Jawaharlal Nehru

Modi 3.0: Full list of 72 ministers who took oath 

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Narendra Modi was sworn in as India's Prime Minister for an unprecedented third term on Sunday.

Narendra Modi's swearing-in: List of potential ministers in NDA Cabinet 

In the hours leading up to Prime Minister-elect Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) hosted a tea meeting at Modi's residence.

07 Jun 2024

Bhutan

PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony: Who are invited

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will take oath as the head of government for a historic third term on Sunday at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

25 May 2024

Bihar

PM Modi's 'mujra' remark sparks row, opposition says 'treatment needed' 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has ignited a political controversy after he accused the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc of performing "mujra" for the Muslim vote bank.

11 May 2024

Elections

'Name all Odisha districts': PM Modi dares Odisha CM Patnaik

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during a public meeting in Kandhamal, Odisha, on Saturday issued a challenge to the state's Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.

11 May 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

No party harassed to this extent in 75 years: Kejriwal

Standing in front of posters depicting him behind bars, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal delivered his first campaign speech on Saturday.

27 Apr 2024

Delhi

Delhi: Over 800 Sikhs join BJP

Over 800 members of the Sikh community have joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) amid the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.

09 Jan 2024

France

Gabriel Attal becomes France's youngest, first gay prime minister

Gabriel Attal has become France's youngest and first openly gay prime minister.

How election commissioners appointment bill will change ECI

The Centre tabled the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill, 2023, in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday.

15 Jul 2023

Madhya Pradesh

Kuno National Park: 8th cheetah dies; neck, back injuries found

In yet another devastating development for India's cheetah reintroduction program, a male African cheetah named Suraj was reportedly found dead at the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh on Friday.

25 Jun 2023

Narendra Modi

Watch: Egyptian woman sings 'Yeh Dosti' for Modi in Egypt

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Egypt on his maiden state visit on Saturday, and as he arrived at a hotel in Cairo, he was welcomed by rousing chants of "Modi, Modi" and "Vande Mataram."

25 Jun 2023

Egypt

Everything about PM Modi's packed day 2 schedule in Egypt

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to meet Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Sunday as he kicks off the packed day two schedule of his maiden state visit to Egypt.

29 May 2023

Parliament

Watch: Light and laser show illuminates new Parliament building

To commemorate the grand opening of the new Parliament building, a mesmerizing light and laser show enchanted the audience on Sunday.

12 Apr 2023

Mika Singh

Mika Singh shops Louis Vuitton with INR at Doha Airport

Singer Mika Singh is all praise for the Indian currency and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Wonder why? Well, the Punjabi singer has put up a video on his social media where he can be seen shopping at the Louis Vuitton store at the Doha Airport in Qatar.

PM, opposition leader, CJI panel to select CEC, ECs: SC

Quashing the present system of making top appointments in the Election Commission of India (ECI), the Supreme Court on Thursday appointed a committee to select the poll body members.

20 Feb 2023

Ritesh Agarwal

OYO founder Ritesh Agarwal invites PM Modi to his wedding

OYO Rooms founder Ritesh Agarwal took to social media on Sunday (February 19) to share a string of photos with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

15 Feb 2023

Kantara

Rishab Shetty wins big at Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival 

Kannada actor-filmmaker Rishab Shetty has added one more feather to the hat by winning a prestigious award at the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival.

03 Feb 2023

Telugu Films

Legendary filmmaker K Viswanath's demise; Chiranjeevi, Rajamouli attend last rites

Legendary filmmaker and a prominent name in the Telugu film industry, Kasinadhuni Viswanath died late on Thursday night, at the age of 92, after suffering from age-related ailments.

25 Jan 2023

New Zealand

Chris Hipkins sworn in as New Zealand's 41st Prime Minister

Labour leader Chris Hipkins was officially sworn in as New Zealand's 41st Prime Minister in a formal ceremony on Wednesday.

Bilawal Bhutto's 'Gujarat's butcher' remark on PM Modi triggers outburst

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari's recent "butcher of Gujarat" dig on Prime Minister Narendra Modi hasn't gone well in India and has ignited an outburst amongst many.

11 Dec 2022

Goa

PM to inaugurate North Goa's 1st airport in Mopa today

With an aim to boost connectivity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Mopa International Airport in North Goa on Sunday.

02 Dec 2022

Congress Party

Congress President Kharge likely to stay as Rajya Sabha LoP

Mallikarjun Kharge, the President of the Congress, is reportedly set to continue as the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Rajya Sabha as the grand old party is yet to decide on his replacement in the Parliament.

24 Nov 2022

Malaysia

Anwar Ibrahim named 10th prime minister of Malaysia

Veteran Malaysian politician Anwar Ibrahim has been named the new prime minister of the country.

13 Nov 2022

Rajiv Gandhi

Consider us as victims not killers: Rajiv assassin post release

One of the six convicts in the former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, who was released on Saturday, said that the people of north India need to look at them as the "victims" instead of "killers" or "terrorists."

21 Oct 2022

United Kingdom

Will Liz Truss decline £115,000/year grant as ex-PM of UK?

Liz Truss is entitled to almost £115,000, around Rs. 1 crore, a year, despite serving the United Kingdom as Prime Minister (PM) for only 45 days.

30 Aug 2022

Education

Five scholarships for PhD candidates in India

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees are pursued by postgraduate holders who seek a career in research.

21 Aug 2022

Bihar

If opposition backs, Nitish could be 'strong' PM candidate: Tejashwi

Bihar Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav in an interview with news agency PTI said that if Opposition considers, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar could be a strong candidate for prime minister's post in 2024 general elections.

19 Aug 2022

Narendra Modi

Goa becomes first state with piped water in all homes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the Goa administration on Friday for being the first state to be 'Har Ghar Jal-certified,' which means that every household in Goa has access to piped water.

07 Aug 2022

Telangana

PM to chair NITI Aayog meet today; KCR to boycott

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will preside over the NITI Aayog's (National Institution for Transforming India) seventh Governing Council meeting on Sunday at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.

11 Jul 2022

West Bengal

Kali row: Modi invokes Goddess Kali; Mahua Moitra hits back

The political controversy surrounding Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra's remarks about Goddess Kali continued to rage on as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and TMC trade barbs.

09 Jul 2022

California

UK: Rishi Sunak launches bid to replace PM Boris Johnson

Britain's ex-finance minister, Rishi Sunak, declared on Friday that he would run to replace Boris Johnson, who resigned as the United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister.

14 Jun 2022

Narendra Modi

Fill 10L vacancies in 1.5yrs: Modi to ministries, government departments

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday ordered all the ministries and governmental departments to recruit people on a "mission mode" to fill up 10 lakh vacancies over the next year and a half.

02 Jun 2022

Arvind Kejriwal

Jail all of us together: Arvind Kejriwal's dig at Centre

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday claimed that he has received information from trustworthy sources that his deputy Manish Sisodia would be arrested soon on the basis of a "false case."

28 May 2022

Narendra Modi

BJP attempts to reconcile with Patidars through Modi's Gujarat visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, in a bid to woo the Patidar community before the next Gujarat Assembly polls, launched a multi-specialty hospital in Atkot village of Rajkot.

23 May 2022

India

PM Modi meets Japanese IT giant head, discusses investment opportunities

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Japanese IT and electronics giant NEC Corporation's Chairman Nobuhiro Endo on Monday in Tokyo.