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Narendra Modi is the 14th prime minister of India and represents Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi constituency in the Lok Sabha. Born and raised in Gujarat’s Vadnagar, he is a senior member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its National Democratic Alliance (NDA). The 71-year-old political leader is also a member of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a country-based right-wing Hindu nationalist paramilitary volunteer organisation. In the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, Modi led the saffron party’s political campaign as its prime ministerial face. In the polls, he fought from the Varanasi seat for the first time and won with a huge margin. The party also won the polls with a majority in the lower house of Parliament and Modi was appointed as the Prime Minister of the country. With this, he became the first PM of the country, who was born after its independence in 1947. He was re-elected in the 2019 general elections after BJP retained power in the Centre for the second consecutive term. Earlier, Modi had served as the Chief Minister of Gujarat from 2001 to 2014. In his tenure, he has taken several historic decisions, including ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’, abrogation of Article 370, demonetization, introduction of Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and passage of several other significant bills. More

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  • PM Modi invited by Trump, Sisi to attend Sharm-el Sheikh Gaza peace summit

    An official statement from the Egyptian Presidency outlined that the summit will take place on Monday afternoon under the joint chairmanship of Trump and Sisi, with the participation of leaders from over 20 countries

  • ‘Mr Prime Minister, you are great’: Donald Trump sends signed photo to PM Modi with message

    ‘Mr Prime Minister, you are great’: Donald Trump sends signed photo to PM Modi with message

    US President Donald Trump has consistently referred to PM Modi as a trusted friend

  • PM Modi speaks to 'friend' Trump: Discusses India-US trade, congratulates him on Gaza peace plan

    PM Modi speaks to 'friend' Trump: Discusses India-US trade, congratulates him on Gaza peace plan

    PM Modi noted that he and Trump reviewed the positive progress made in ongoing trade negotiations between India and the US, and agreed to stay in close contact over the coming weeks.

  • PM Modi discusses Khalistani extremism issue with Starmer, calls for legal action against radicalism

    PM Modi discusses Khalistani extremism issue with Starmer, calls for legal action against radicalism

    Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated that PM Modi emphasised the need to confront radicalism and violent extremism, noting that such ideologies have no place in democratic societies.

  • Bollywood returns to Britain, UK campuses in India: Big takeaways from Modi–Starmer talks in Mumbai

    Bollywood returns to Britain, UK campuses in India: Big takeaways from Modi–Starmer talks in Mumbai

    Keir Starmer’s short but eventful trip marks a new phase in the India–UK relationship, balancing trade and security priorities with deeper educational and cultural links.

  • PM Modi welcomes Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal: 'Hope this will pave way for lasting peace'

    PM Modi welcomes Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal: 'Hope this will pave way for lasting peace'

    PM Modi said this reflects Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu’s 'strong leadership'

  • India-UK trade ministers discuss roadmap to implement historic free trade agreement

    India-UK trade ministers discuss roadmap to implement historic free trade agreement

    Speaking to business delegates in Mumbai, British PM Keir Starmer said he wants the India-UK free trade agreement (FTA) implemented “as soon as humanly possible."

  • Starmer pushes for quick implementation of India Trade Pact

    Starmer pushes for quick implementation of India Trade Pact

    Starmer said he has instructed his team to move quickly on the deal signed earlier this year.

  • 'Congress should tell nation who prevented retaliation after 26/11': PM Modi rakes up Chidambaram's remark

    'Congress should tell nation who prevented retaliation after 26/11': PM Modi rakes up Chidambaram's remark

    "For us, nothing is more important than national security and the safety of our citizens," PM Modi said, referring to Operation Sindoor launched after the Pahalgam terror attack.

  • This is the best time to invest, innovate and make in India: PM Modi

    This is the best time to invest, innovate and make in India: PM Modi

    India Mobile Congress 2025: PM Modi highlights reforms, digital growth, and self-reliance push

  • 'This is the PM in cockpit': UK PM Kier Starmer's surprise for British Airways co-passengers

    'This is the PM in cockpit': UK PM Kier Starmer's surprise for British Airways co-passengers

    UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer began his first official visit to India, leading the UK’s largest trade mission. He will meet PM Modi to discuss CETA, trade, technology, and strategic cooperation.

  • Lashkar's Saifullah Kasuri threatens PM Modi, vows to avenge Pakistan floods with 'Pahalgam 2'

    Lashkar's Saifullah Kasuri threatens PM Modi, vows to avenge Pakistan floods with 'Pahalgam 2'

    The threat, delivered through a video accessed by CNN-News18, accuses India of engaging in “water terrorism” and claims that New Delhi deliberately triggered floods in Pakistan through “uncontrolled water release.”

  • Akshay Kumar confesses he got trolled for asking PM Modi 'Aap Aam kaise khate ho', asks CM Devendra Fadnavis about oranges, says, "Main Sudhrunga nahi"

    Akshay Kumar confesses he got trolled for asking PM Modi 'Aap Aam kaise khate ho', asks CM Devendra Fadnavis about oranges, says, "Main Sudhrunga nahi"

    Akshay Kumar brought back his signature charm, revisiting his viral 2019 moment with PM Modi. This time at FICCI FRAMES 2025, he asked Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis about his love for oranges instead of mangoes.

  • Inside Starmer’s India visit: From trade gains to broader strategic partnership

    Inside Starmer’s India visit: From trade gains to broader strategic partnership

    UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s upcoming visit to India aims to deepen trade, technology, and defence ties with PM Narendra Modi, following the landmark FTA and amid global economic and security challenges.

  • PM Starmer leads business delegation to India to tout UK trade pact

    PM Starmer leads business delegation to India to tout UK trade pact

    Starmer finalized the deal with his PM Narendra Modi, in July, following three years of intense negotiations

  • PM Modi condemns attack on Chief Justice BR Gavai, says attack on him angered every Indian

    PM Modi condemns attack on Chief Justice BR Gavai, says attack on him angered every Indian

    According to police sources, a note recovered from the lawyer’s possession contained the slogan, “Sanatan dharma ka apmaan nahi sahega Hindustan” (India will not tolerate insults to Sanatan Dharma)

  • Trade, tech and fugitives: What Modi and Starmer are likely to discuss as UK PM visits India | Explainer

    Trade, tech and fugitives: What Modi and Starmer are likely to discuss as UK PM visits India | Explainer

    Starmer’s presence in India signals that both nations are ready to deepen ties across economic, security and people-to-people domains.

  • PM Modi to unveil initiatives worth more than Rs 62,000 cr for youth, Bihar in focus

    PM Modi to unveil initiatives worth more than Rs 62,000 cr for youth, Bihar in focus

    The poll-bound Bihar has been at the focus of several development and welfare initiates of the NDA governments at the Centre and the state

  • Dutch tech giant ASML's executive recalls company CEO meeting PM Modi for two hours, says "not always easy" to meet EU politicians

    Dutch tech giant ASML's executive recalls company CEO meeting PM Modi for two hours, says "not always easy" to meet EU politicians

    The comment came after Heemskerk revealed that ASML's chief executive Christophe Fouquet had a two-hour meeting with PM Modi.

  • 'Deeply saddened': PM Narendra Modi grieves the demise of classical music legend Pandit Chhannulal Mishra

    'Deeply saddened': PM Narendra Modi grieves the demise of classical music legend Pandit Chhannulal Mishra

    Pandit Chhannulal Mishra passed away at 89 in Uttar Pradesh's Mirzapur, his daughter confirmed.

  • Kharge in hospital: PM Modi dials Congress chief, wishes him speedy recovery

    Kharge in hospital: PM Modi dials Congress chief, wishes him speedy recovery

    Earlier, Priyank Kharge said that his father's condition is stable and he is doing well.

  • India yet to decide on level of participation at ASEAN summit meetings

    India yet to decide on level of participation at ASEAN summit meetings

    The people cited above said that though India has not decided about the level of participation, preparations are underway for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's possible visit to the Malaysian city.

  • Mohsin Naqvi stirs controversy after PM Modi’s Asia Cup post: 'History records your humiliating defeats...'

    Mohsin Naqvi stirs controversy after PM Modi’s Asia Cup post: 'History records your humiliating defeats...'

    Mohsin Naqvi added fuel to fire by making a startling statement on X in response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's congratulations on India's victory.

  • Long wait, nameless praise, no red carpet: Trump’s reception for 'great guys' Shehbaz and Munir shows Pakistan its real standing

    Long wait, nameless praise, no red carpet: Trump’s reception for 'great guys' Shehbaz and Munir shows Pakistan its real standing

    The irony is that Trump clearly sees Pakistan as useful. His administration has been leaning on Islamabad to help with post-war planning in Gaza, to serve as a bridge to Gulf Arab opinion, and even to explore logistical cooperation over Afghanistan.

  • 'Paper chor': Rahul Gandhi targets BJP over paper leak, unemployment after vote fraud charge

    'Paper chor': Rahul Gandhi targets BJP over paper leak, unemployment after vote fraud charge

    The repeated paper leaks happening across the country have ruined the lives and dreams of millions of hardworking youth, the Congress leader said

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