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Who is Narendra Modi?

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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India-Israel strengthen defence ties as countries decide to elevate ties

The two leaders discussed the regional developments and underlined the need for the establishment of a just and durable peace, security and freedom of navigation and trade in the region

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Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 7:04 AM IST

PM Modi, Mark Carney to chart 'forward-looking' roadmap for bilateral ties

The Canadian leader will arrive in New Delhi on Sunday, and the two prime ministers will hold wide-ranging talks on Monday

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Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 11:56 PM IST

From defence to tech collaboration: 16 pacts reshape India-Israel ties

India and Israel sign 16 pacts across AI, defence and mobility, agree on deeper tech ties and allow 50,000 more Indian workers in Israel over five years

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Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 9:54 PM IST

India, Israel elevate bilateral ties, to conclude FTA soon: PM Modi

An agreement has been reached for the use of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in Israel, the Prime Minister said after the meeting

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Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 6:57 PM IST

PM to launch nationwide HPV vaccination campaign on Feb 28 from Ajmer

The HPV vaccination is voluntary and obtaining consent from the parent or guardian is mandatory before vaccination of girls, the letter underscored

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Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 6:00 PM IST

Canada's PM Mark Carney to visit India from Feb 27: What's on agenda?

The trip comes after Canadian PM Mark Carney and PM Narendra Modi met last year in Johannesburg on the sidelines of the G20 Summit, where they agreed to formally launch negotiations on a trade deal

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Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 1:22 PM IST

PM Modi visits Israeli tech exhibition, invites firms to invest in India

Exhibition featured leading Israeli companies and research entities specialising in agri-tech, water-tech, climate-tech, health-biotech, smart mobility, AI, cybersecurity, and quantum technologies

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Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 1:20 PM IST

'Splendid': PM Modi praises Netanyahu for wearing traditional Indian attire

Earlier on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was bestowed with the Medal of the Knesset, becoming the first recipient of the honour

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Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 11:05 AM IST

Canada signals shift, says India no more linked to violent crimes in nation

According to the report, the statement suggests that Canadian authorities do not see ongoing foreign interference or violent activity tied to India at present

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Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 10:26 AM IST

'Unabashed defence of host': Congress slams PM's Israeli Parliament address

The opposition party also recalled India's first PM Jawaharlal Nehru's July 1947 reply to Albert Einstein's letter to him on the subject of the creation of Israel

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Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 10:16 AM IST

PM Modi becomes most followed leader on Instagram with 100 mn followers

Prime Minister Modi joined Instagram in 2014, and over the past decade, his account has evolved into one of the most engaging digital spaces among global leaders

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Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 9:05 AM IST

'More than a friend': Netanyahu praises PM Modi, thanks him for support

Describing India as 'a gigantic country' and his own country also backing with 'enormous power', the Israeli premier said that the 'relationship is an enormous force multiplier'

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Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 7:20 AM IST

India, Israel trade pact to unlock vast potential: PM in Israeli parliament

Congress and Left parties say Modi's visit amounts to betrayal of the Palestinian cause

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Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 11:18 PM IST

Netanyahu hails 'the Modi hug' ahead of PM's address at Knesset

Ahead of his address at the Knesset, Modi received a warm welcome from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Speaker Amir Ohana, with members of Parliament rising in applause

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Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 9:15 PM IST

PM Modi lands in Israel, Netanyahu accords ceremonial red carpet welcome

Modi was received by PM Netanyahu and his wife Sara at the airport. The two leaders hugged each other and exchanged pleasantries

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Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 7:50 PM IST

PM Modi departs for Israel, to hold talks with Netanyahu, address Knesset

PM Narendra Modi said he is looking forward to interacting with the members of the Indian diaspora who have long been nurturing the India-Israel friendship

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Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 12:00 PM IST

India, Israel to upgrade ties to special strategic level during PM's visit

The upgraded "special strategic partnership" agreement will allow for a further developed stage of ties that will lead to joint development of advanced defence systems

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Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 7:06 AM IST

PM Modi should scrap 'anti-farmer' trade deal with US: Rahul Gandhi

Addressing the 'Kisan Mahachaupal' farmers' rally in Bhopal, Gandhi likened the interim trade deal to an arrow piercing the hearts of Indian farmers

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Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 9:56 PM IST

PM Modi's second Israel visit to boost bilateral defence, trade cooperation

Modi's engagements will include his address to Israel's parliament, wide-ranging talks with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu and a meeting with President Isaac Herzog

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Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 6:31 PM IST

World wholeheartedly praised India's potential at AI Impact Summit: PM Modi

The AI Impact Summit 2026, held in New Delhi last week, concluded with the adoption of the New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact

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Updated On : 23 Feb 2026 | 10:38 AM IST