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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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Gave India new identity worldwide: PM Modi hails 11 years of Digital India

Eleven years of Digital India has given India a new identity worldwide, he asserted

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Updated On : 01 Jul 2026 | 1:41 PM IST

PM Modi meets secretaries, discusses 'ease of doing' business reforms

Focus on two key themes: Deregulation and ease of living; promoting aatmanirbharta

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Updated On : 30 Jun 2026 | 11:35 PM IST

Japan PM's India visit: Northeast high on agenda during Modi-Takaichi talks

Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Sanae Takaichi are expected to discuss investments, supply chains, semiconductors, energy security and Northeast India during delegation-level talks

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Updated On : 30 Jun 2026 | 11:24 PM IST

PM Modi reiterates importance of Hormuz navigation in call with Iran Prez

The Prime Minister said he reiterated in his interaction with the Iranian leader the importance of freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz for India and the world

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Updated On : 30 Jun 2026 | 10:27 PM IST

PM Modi may meet Union secretaries for brainstorming session on Tuesday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to review ministries' performance, reforms and governance priorities amid speculation over a Cabinet reshuffle

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Updated On : 29 Jun 2026 | 9:42 PM IST

PM Modi concludes 3-day visit to Seychelles with 'substantive outcomes'

PM Modi was seen off at the airport by Seychelles' Vice-President Sebastien Pillay and members of the Indian diaspora

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Updated On : 29 Jun 2026 | 3:36 PM IST

Weekly policy watch: PMI data, PM Modi's Seychelles visit in focus

India's policy focus this week will be on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Seychelles visit, industrial output, PMI data and forex reserves

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Updated On : 29 Jun 2026 | 11:43 AM IST

PM Modi meets Mauritius counterpart, reviews bilateral cooperation

The two leaders discussed the way ahead with regard to sectors such as capacity building, skilling, defence, energy and cyber security

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Updated On : 29 Jun 2026 | 7:39 AM IST

India, Seychelles unveil 19 outcomes to deepen maritime, defence ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Seychelles President Patrick Herminie unveiled 19 initiatives spanning maritime security, defence, healthcare, digital payments, education and space

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Updated On : 28 Jun 2026 | 11:19 PM IST

'Grateful': PM Modi thanks citizens for supporting call for austerity push

PM Modi highlights India's self-reliance push, citing the made-in-India C-295 aircraft, indigenous cruise missile test and locally built naval warships

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Updated On : 28 Jun 2026 | 10:29 PM IST

Seychelles, India seek a world where development is more inclusive: PM Modi

Addressing the National Assembly of Seychelles, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed India's commitment to climate justice, inclusive development and deeper bilateral ties

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Updated On : 28 Jun 2026 | 7:25 PM IST

Seychelles confers honorary 'Guardian of the Blue Horizon' title on PM Modi

PM Modi thanked Seychelles for the honour and dedicated it to the nations which are fighting the challenges of climate change

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Updated On : 28 Jun 2026 | 3:23 PM IST

We want to make Indian Ocean an 'Ocean of Opportunity': Modi in Seychelles

During talks with Seychelles President Patrick Herminie, PM Modi said India seeks an Indian Ocean where security, sustainability and economic prosperity are driven by mutual respect and partnership

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Updated On : 28 Jun 2026 | 2:59 PM IST

India's achievements fill citizens with pride: PM Modi in 'Mann ki Baat'

The Prime Minister highlighted the successful flight of the first made-in-India C-295 aircraft, a DRDO missile test and new naval inductions as key achievements in June

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Updated On : 28 Jun 2026 | 12:54 PM IST

Cabinet reshuffle speculation grows stronger ahead of Monsoon Session

A reshuffle of the Union Council of Ministers could take place in July, alongside the announcement of BJP president Nitin Nabin's new organisational team

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Updated On : 28 Jun 2026 | 12:34 PM IST

PM Modi arrives in Seychelles, hands over 'Made in India' patrol vessel

Prime Minister will be Guest of Honour at golden jubilee celebrations and address the National Assembly during three-day visit

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Updated On : 27 Jun 2026 | 10:37 PM IST

Congress questions PM's silence, seeks arrests in Ram temple donation row

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also termed the happenings at Ayodhya "really tragic" and shameful

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Updated On : 27 Jun 2026 | 6:03 PM IST

PM Modi leaves for Seychelles on three-day visit to deepen bilateral ties

During the visit, PM Modi will have the honour of becoming the first Indian prime minister to address the National Assembly of Seychelles

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Updated On : 27 Jun 2026 | 10:38 AM IST

Symbol of justice: PM Modi remembers sacrifice of Imam Hussain on Muharram

The prime minister conveyed the message on the occasion of Muharram

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Updated On : 26 Jun 2026 | 12:24 PM IST

India's digital infra making financial services more accessible: PM Modi

Modi also said that India remains committed to sharing its experience on the subject with partner countries

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Updated On : 26 Jun 2026 | 7:39 AM IST