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Narendra Modi

About Narendra Modi

Who is Narendra Modi?

Narendra Modi is the current Prime Minister of India. He represents Varanasi constituency in the Lok Sabha. He is a prominent leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He assumed office as Prime Minister for his third term on June 9, 2024 after securing a decisive mandate in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
 
PM Modi also holds charge of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, the Department of Atomic Energy, the Department of Space, all important policy issues, and all other portfolios not allocated to any other minister.
 
Early life
Born in Gujarat's Vadnagar in 1950, Modi is said to have
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Rahul Gandhi urges youth to keep protesting, vows to defeat Modi govt

Gandhi, who is in Chennai for his Chhatron Ki Goonj event, also said the "core characteristic" of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the RSS is "cowardice"

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Updated On : 10 Oct 2026 | 6:04 PM IST

Modi govt turned 'mother of democracy' into 'muzzled democracy': Kharge

Detentions, arrests, jails, lathis and pellets cannot deter the people of India, the Congress chief asserted

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Updated On : 10 Oct 2026 | 3:17 PM IST

BJP chief Nitin Nabin accuses Rahul, Kejriwal, and CJP of plotting anarchy

Nabin alleged the opposition leaders were trying to destabilise India with foreign backing and said BJP workers would foil their designs, accusing them of being unable to accept the country's progress

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Updated On : 10 Oct 2026 | 12:10 PM IST

Modi at 25: Small signs, big challenge

Multiple headwinds make the turbulence Mr Modi is battling as he steps into his 26th year in public office. This has brought the three-point Modi proposition under the greatest pressure since 2014

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Updated On : 10 Oct 2026 | 9:30 AM IST

Best of Opinion: Elon Musk should never get a satellite licence in India

From Starlink's security concerns and Maharashtra's drought politics to challenges facing Modi's third term and Shashi Tharoor's political branding, today's opinions examine a variety of issues

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Updated On : 10 Oct 2026 | 6:15 AM IST

Noida's Jewar airport to be renamed as Narendra Modi International Airport

UP Cabinet cleared the proposal to rename the Jewar airport after Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with CM Adityanath saying it would become the state's largest airport and a major aviation hub

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Updated On : 09 Oct 2026 | 3:41 PM IST

Andhra CM Naidu meets PM Modi, raises key development issues of state

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and raised several key issues concerning the development of the state.

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Updated On : 09 Oct 2026 | 12:02 AM IST

PM Modi calls for creating global framework to prevent fraud, scams

Calls for govts, tech firms, telcos, and financial institutions to work together

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Updated On : 08 Oct 2026 | 10:01 PM IST

PM Modi welcomes fresh GST reforms to ease compliance, speed up refunds

The prime minister said that the GST Council's recommendations on removal of arrest provisions, greater decriminalisation and simpler procedures will have a very positive impact

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Updated On : 08 Oct 2026 | 9:43 PM IST

Nana Patekar death: Tributes pour in from PM Modi, Murmu, Bollywood celebs

Veteran actor Nana Patekar passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest in Goa. As the news of the legendary actor's passing broke, several celebrities paid tribute to the legendary actor

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Updated On : 08 Oct 2026 | 12:12 PM IST

PM Modi calls for global framework to tackle cyber fraud, deepfakes

Speaking at India Mobile Congress 2026, Modi said digital crimes can span multiple countries and called on govts, tech firms, telecom operators and financial institutions to coordinate their response

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Updated On : 08 Oct 2026 | 12:00 PM IST

PM Modi to inaugurate 10th edition of India Mobile Congress on Thursday

PM Modi to inaugurate IMC 2026 as India showcases advances in digital innovation, next-generation connectivity and technology-led growth

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Updated On : 07 Oct 2026 | 11:11 PM IST

Won't stop until India becomes developed nation by 2047, says PM Modi

Marking 25 years as a head of government, Narendra Modi sets out six goals for India and vows to continue serving the country until it becomes a developed nation by 2047.

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Updated On : 07 Oct 2026 | 10:50 PM IST

PM Modi calls for rules-based maritime order amid rising Hormuz tensions

Modi stresses shared prosperity and responsibility at Sagarmanthan, as the shipping ministry announces an industry coalition for the India-EU Green Shipping Corridor

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Updated On : 07 Oct 2026 | 10:21 PM IST

Union Cabinet hails PM Modi's 25 years of uninterrupted leadership

The resolution listed various decisions taken by Modi which have touched the lives of the common man and has given the country confidence

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Updated On : 06 Oct 2026 | 11:10 PM IST

From Gujarat's agrarian miracle to India's farm transformation

Modi's 25-year political journey has reshaped India's agricultural policy, from Gujarat's water and power model to direct farm support and diversification

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Updated On : 06 Oct 2026 | 10:59 PM IST

PM Modi calls for technology democratisation in meet with GSMA Board

GSMA Board members highlighted India's digital leadership and opportunities for international cooperation in 5G, 6G, AI, cybersecurity and satellite connectivity

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Updated On : 06 Oct 2026 | 10:19 PM IST

Eknath Shinde meets PM Modi in Delhi, discusses Maharashtra drought

The Maharashtra government on September 26 declared drought in 265 of its 358 talukas, or 74 per cent of the state, amid rainfall deficit

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Updated On : 06 Oct 2026 | 12:25 AM IST

India, Switzerland to set up special group to review trade pact progress

The group will examine constraints hindering trade and investment flows under TEPA as India seeks greater market access for its agricultural and marine exports

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Updated On : 06 Oct 2026 | 12:02 AM IST

Best of BS Opinion: What Chinese archives reveal about the 1962 war

Today's opinions examine a possible diplomatic opening before the 1962 India-China war, fears of an AI investment bubble, India's use of hard power and the evolving US-China relationship

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Updated On : 03 Oct 2026 | 6:15 AM IST