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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 turned its diversity into strength of its democracy: PM Modi

He also said that India is strongly raising the concerns of the Global South on every global platform

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Updated On : 15 Jan 2026 | 2:39 PM IST

PM to attend Startup Day event, interact with members of startup ecosystem

Startup India was launched on January 16, 2016, as a transformative national programme to nurture innovation, promote entrepreneurship and enable investment-driven growth

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Updated On : 15 Jan 2026 | 2:38 PM IST

Army Day 2025: PM Modi, Prez Murmu salute Indian Army for selfless service

Army Day is observed on January 15 to mark Field Marshal K M Cariappa taking over as the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army, replacing his British predecessor

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Updated On : 15 Jan 2026 | 12:11 PM IST

Kashi-Tamil Sangamam and a tribute to 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat'

The Prime Minister reflects on the Kashi-Tamil Sangamam, highlighting India's civilisational unity, cultural exchange, youth participation and the enduring spirit of Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat

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Updated On : 14 Jan 2026 | 11:38 PM IST

Pongal a global festival, cherished by Tamil community world over: PM Modi

The prime minister said that around the world, the Tamil community and those who cherish Tamil culture celebrate Pongal with great enthusiasm, and he was proud to be among them

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Updated On : 14 Jan 2026 | 2:21 PM IST

PM Modi greets nation on Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu, and Uttarayan

Makar Sankranti marks the transition of the Sun in the zodiac sign of Capricorn (Makar), celebrated as a mid-winter harvest festival

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Updated On : 14 Jan 2026 | 1:35 PM IST

PM degree row: Gujarat HC rejects separate trial pleas by Kejriwal, Singh

The duo had sought separate trials on various grounds, including the one that accusations against them are distinct and separate, and even the dates of the incident are different

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Updated On : 13 Jan 2026 | 4:28 PM IST

India-Canada ties 'catching up', says Indian envoy ahead of Carney's visit

After strained ties, Canada PM Mark Carney will visit India soon as both countries aim to reset relations and expand trade amid global tariff tensions

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Updated On : 13 Jan 2026 | 2:01 PM IST

India experiencing remarkable growth in 'orange economy': PM Modi

The Prime Minister emphasised that the period leading up to 2047, when India marks 100 years of independence, is a decisive phase for both the nation and its youth

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Updated On : 13 Jan 2026 | 7:45 AM IST

PM Modi to inaugurate conference of Commonwealth speakers on Jan 15

CSPOC is being hosted by the Parliament of India from January 14 to 16, and it will be the largest in terms of participation

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Updated On : 13 Jan 2026 | 7:35 AM IST

India's Gen Z leading nation-building with creativity, energy: PM Modi

Modi said the central government rolled out successive schemes with a clear focus on the youth and the startup revolution truly gathered momentum in India subsequently

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Updated On : 12 Jan 2026 | 9:07 PM IST

India-Germany sign pacts to strengthen ties across defence, tech, energy

India and Germany signed multiple agreements during Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit, covering defence, semiconductors, critical minerals, green energy and mobility

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Updated On : 12 Jan 2026 | 5:22 PM IST

PM Modi, Merz pitch 'limitless' India-Germany partnership in defence, tech

PM Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz agreed to deepen cooperation in defence, space, semiconductors and emerging technologies during talks in Gujarat

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Updated On : 12 Jan 2026 | 3:19 PM IST

National Youth Day 2026: Modi to address young leaders today and more

On the Swami Vivekananda birth anniversary and National Youth Day, PM Modi will participate today in the concluding session of the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026 at New Delhi

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Updated On : 12 Jan 2026 | 11:37 AM IST

PM Modi pays tribute to Swami Vivekananda on 164th birth anniversary

PM Modi said that Swami Vivekananda remains a "powerful source of inspiration for India's youth," and his personality and works continue to strengthen the resolve for a developed India

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Updated On : 12 Jan 2026 | 10:29 AM IST

PM Modi meets German Chancellor Merz in Gujarat: What's on the agenda

The German Chancellor, who is on a two-day visit, will be accompanied by a 25-member delegation consisting of several chief executive officers

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Updated On : 12 Jan 2026 | 10:04 AM IST

Forces opposing Somnath rebuilding still active, need to defeat them: PM

Somnath's history of 1,000 years is not that of destruction and defeat, but of victory and reconstruction, the PM noted

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Updated On : 11 Jan 2026 | 11:40 PM IST

India rapidly advancing towards becoming 3rd-largest economy: PM Modi

He said the expanding new middle class and their growing purchasing power are among the major factors that have made India a country of immense possibilities

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Updated On : 11 Jan 2026 | 11:01 PM IST

Trade, talent, tech on table as Friedrich Merz's visit begins on Monday

India, Germany to advance deals in semiconductors, green energy, mobility

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Updated On : 11 Jan 2026 | 10:37 PM IST

PM Modi playing global role to establish peace, says Ukrainian ambassador

We have confidence that the achievement of sustainable and just peace in Ukraine will further contribute to deepening relations between India and Ukraine, including Gujarat

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Updated On : 11 Jan 2026 | 8:18 PM IST