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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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'PM Modi to launch NDA's TN campaign on Jan 23, alliance suspense to end'

rime Minister would address a massive public gathering in the afternoon to signal the start of the NDA's electoral battle against the incumbent DMK government

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Updated On : 18 Jan 2026 | 3:02 PM IST

Congress handed over Assam's land to infiltrators for votes: PM Modi

PM Modi, while addressing a rally here, alleged that infiltration kept increasing during the Congress rule in Assam for decades, with illegal immigrants encroaching upon forests

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Updated On : 18 Jan 2026 | 12:58 PM IST

PM lays foundation for Kaziranga corridor, flags off new trains in Assam

PM Modi, who arrived here from Guwahati in the final leg of his two-day visit to the state, performed Bhoomi Poojan' of the Kaziranga project

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Updated On : 18 Jan 2026 | 11:41 AM IST

PM Modi to inaugurate projects, address rally in West Bengal's Singur today

On his return to the state after an overnight stay in Assam, Modi is scheduled to inaugurate, lay the foundation stone and flag off various development projects worth over ₹830 crore at Singur

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Updated On : 18 Jan 2026 | 10:26 AM IST

PM flags off India's first Vande Bharat sleeper train from Bengal's Malda

Developed to meet the growing transportation needs of modern India, the fully AC Vande Bharat sleeper train would offer passengers an airline-like travel experience at economical fares

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Updated On : 17 Jan 2026 | 3:16 PM IST

10 years of the mission: Startup India a revolution, says PM Modi

As Startup India turns 10, a surge in IPOs and AI-led innovation shows how India's startup ecosystem is maturing from rapid growth to sustainable scale

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Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 10:16 PM IST

NDA's track record of development struck a chord with Maharashtra: PM Modi

"Thank you Maharashtra! The dynamic people of the state bless the NDA's agenda of pro-people good governance," Modi said in a post on X

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Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 8:19 PM IST

PM to visit Assam from Jan 17, unveil Amrit Bharat trains, launch projects

Modi's visit to the northeastern state, where assembly elections are due in the first half of 2026, will be his second tour in less than a month

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Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 2:50 PM IST

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