Narendra Modi

Moneycontrol's The Week That Was: PM Modi this week tore into Congress & Rahul Gandhi in his Parliament address. Over 100 people died during a satsang procession in Hathras. Labour Party wins UK election in a landslide, Keir Starmer is the new PM and Athlete Neeraj Chopra to Lead 28-member Squad in Paris Olympics. Watch a quick recap of the week's major news stories across business, sports, politics, and more here.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked Rohit Sharma about his special walk while heading towards the podium to collect the World Cup trophy in the post-match presentation. His question 'ye Chahal ka idea tha kya?' left Team India in splits.

"Amul Ka Doodh Kaam Kar Raha Hai," PM Narendra Modi jests with Axar Patel, joined by Virat Kohli in lively interaction during a chat on July 4 with the World Cup-winning team. The Prime Minister was in high spirits, playfully teasing all-rounder Axar Patel about a remarkable catch, with Virat Kohli later joining in the banter.

PM Modi is scheduled to make an official visit to Russia for the 22nd Annual Summit in Moscow from July 8-9. This visit of PM Modi is the first trip to Russia since Moscow invaded Ukraine in 2022. Russian President Vladimir Putin invited PM Modi to discuss contemporary regional and global issues. The leaders will review the entire range of multifaceted relations between India and Russia

PM Modi had an interaction with the World Champions Team India at his residence on 4th July. Speaking with Kuldeep Yadav, PM Modi questioned him how dare he ask his captain (Rohit Sharma) to dance “Tumhari himmat kaise hui…” PM Modi got serious with Kuldeep Yadav over Rohit’s ‘robot dance

Here's a newswrap of the top developments. PM Modi to visit Russia, Austria from July 8-10. Congress flags PM Modi's speech In Parliament, Hemant Soren back as Jharkhand Chief Minister after 5 Months In jail, U.P. Police searches Bhole Baba’s premises in Mainpuri after Hathras stampede, Another bridge collapses in Bihar, 10th such incident in over 15 days.

Here are the top political developments of the day: PM Modi spoke about Manipur in Rajya Sabha and said violence has been declining in the state. He also raised the West Bengal flogging case and said ‘pro-women leaders have locked their mouths’, Opposition staged a walk out of Rajya Sabha during PM Modi’s speech, and Kharge said “PM Modi has a habit to lie”. An FIR was filed against the organisers of the Hathras event, but it did not mention ‘Bhole Baba’. Delhi court extended Arvind Kejriwal's custody in money laundering case till July 12. Watch the video to know more

Amid high expectations from industries and taxpayers, the Union Budget 2024-25 is expected to be tabled by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the latter half of July. This year's Budget holds major significance for Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government, which secured a third consecutive victory in the recently concluded 2024 polls. Ahead of the presentation of the first Budget of NDA 3.0, let's take a look at how big a role 'Budget plan' plays in its making.

PM Modi criticizes Opposition in Rajya Sabha, stating, "Country is watching that those spreading lies don't have courage to listen to truth". He highlights the West Bengal flogging incident, calling out 'selective outrage' as a worrying trend. He also points out that only 3 crore farmers benefited during the UPA regime compared to 10 crore under the NDA.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed concerns over the rise in paper leak cases around the country and said that the NDA led government is extremely serious to stop paper leaks. He also took on Rahul Gandhi for commenting over Agniveer Scheme and said, "In the time when we need to strengthen our army, Congress is spreading lies and are trying to weaken the defence reforms. Congress can never be happy by seeing Indian defence strengthen."

Here are the top political developments: 'No Tushtikaran, Only Santushtikaran', Says PM Modi In LS Amid Opposition Chants 'Justice For Manipur', Rahul Gandhi writes to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla over his remarks being expunged, calls it “selective expulsion”, Manipur’s Congress MP's Angomcha Bimol Akoijam’s Powerful Speech In Parliament Creates Ripples, More than 50 dead in a stampede at a satsang in Hathras : PM Modi expresses grief, Delhi HC asks CBI to reply to Arvind Kejriwal's plea challenging arrest

Manipur MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam lashed out at BJP Over Manipur Violence in Lok Sabha on July 01. He said that he would keep quiet if the Prime Minister speak up on this and say, Manipur is part of India and they care for this state and only then he will accept what is Nationalism.

TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee took a dig at the BJP and PM Modi in his Lok Sabha speech and also called Lok Sabha Om Birla "the smartest in the house" Watch the video to know more

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on July 01 objected Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's remarks in Lok Sabha on the Agniveer scheme and said that financial assistance of one crore rupees is given to the family of the Agniveer who sacrifices his life while protecting the country's borders or during a war. Rajnath Singh accused Rahul Gandhi of trying to mislead the Lok Sabha by making wrong statements.

In the top developments for the day, Lok Sabha sees rare PM Modi vs Rahul Gandhi faceoff, Rahul questions Om Birla on bowing before PM Modi while greeting him, Delhi HC dismisses K Kavitha's bail pleas in ED & CBI cases related Excise Policy case, Rise in Brahmaputra water level raises concern in Assam, Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu launches distribution of hiked pensions. Watch the video to know in detail

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Prime Minister Narendra Modi got into an exchange of words after Gandhi took a swipe at the ruling BJP, saying those who call themselves Hindus are engaged in "violence and hate" round the clock.

Sudhanshu Trivedi ripped into Congress by comparing India’s first PM Jawaharlal Nehru and PM Narendra Modi. he said, PM Modi refused to attend BJP’s parliamentary meeting where PM Candidate was to be decided in 2013 whereas, Pt Nehru received zero votes in CWC meeting of 1946 and still become PM later.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Italy for the G7 summit underscores India's significant role in global affairs amid major geopolitical changes. As Modi enters his third term, India faces foreign policy challenges, including the Russia-Ukraine conflict and complex US-China dynamics. Despite pressure, India maintains a neutral stance on US resolutions against Russia, while strongly condemning Hamas' attacks on Israel. Domestically, the Modi government tackles the Khalistan issue, balancing Western alliances and internal security. This visit highlights the intricate balance of India's foreign policy under Modi's leadership.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has alleged that PM Modi has been unable to stop the paper leak in the country. He claims that the PM's main agenda is the election of the Speaker, not NEET, and blames the BJP for destroying educational institutions. He also alleges that Vice-Chancellors are not appointed based on merit. Watch the video to learn more.

PM Modi inaugurates new campus of Nalanda University; Arvind Kejriwal's judicial custody extended until July 3; AAP minister Atishi writes to PM Modi, threatening an 'indefinite strike' starting June 21 if the Delhi water issue remains unresolved; and Rahul Gandhi celebrates his 54th birthday, with Congress workers celebrating nationwide. The news wrap highlights each significant event succinctly. Watch here