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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, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres hold bilateral talks

Guterres arrived in India to attend the AI Impact Summit 2026

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Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 2:49 PM IST

Answer to 'abject surrender' lies in 'grips', 'chokes' placed on PM: Rahul

Gandhi, who has been attacking the BJP-led government and accusing it of a sell-out through the deal, posted a video on X in which he invoked his recent speech in Parliament

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Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 2:33 PM IST

PM Modi meets AI startup CEOs, discusses use of tech in agri, education

PM Modi underscored the need for strong data governance, cautioned against misinformation, and urged the development of solutions tailored to India's needs

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Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 2:10 PM IST

French President Macron wraps up India visit with a 'Thank You India' video

With Dhurandhar's title track in the background, the short clip revisits Macron's warm welcome, social interactions and diplomatic discussions during his two-day visit to India

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Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 10:58 AM IST

India, UAE ties deepen as Abu Dhabi Crown Prince attends AI Impact Summit

The two leaders reviewed the progress of the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, underscoring strong political, cultural, commercial, energy and people-to-people ties

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Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 7:07 AM IST

French President thanks India, wraps up his visit after attending AI summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also held a bilateral meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in the capital on Thursday, on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit 2026

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Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 6:41 AM IST

Israel condemns attack on Indian workers in Ashkelon, perpetrators held

The Israeli embassy in India informed that the perpetrators have been caught and assured that justice will be delivered

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Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 6:38 AM IST

AI Impact Summit: PM Narendra Modi puts MANAV at heart of AI vision

PM Modi tells global leaders at the AI Impact Summit that AI must be democratised, ethically deployed and guided by the MANAV framework, as India positions itself to shape global AI governance

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Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 11:32 PM IST

India, Israel sign another MoU to deepen defence ties ahead of Modi's visit

The Indian delegation was led by Ramesh K, Director General of SIDM, and included J P Singh, Ambassador of India to Israel, and Gp Capt. Vijay Patil, Defence Attache of India to Israel

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Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 2:54 PM IST

PM Modi outlines India's 'MANAV' vision at AI Impact Summit: What it means

AI Impact Summit 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled India's 'MANAV' vision for AI, stressing ethics, accountability, inclusion and global rules to ensure technology benefits people

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Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 12:47 PM IST

AI Summit: PM Modi bats for democratisation of AI, making it human-centric

At the India AI Impact Summit in Delhi, the Prime Minister said AI must remain human-centric and inclusive, warning that directionless use could turn a transformative force into disruption

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Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 12:30 PM IST

Govt working to upskill, reskill IT workforce amid AI challenges: Vaishnaw

Vaishnaw said the Prime Minister has always shown commitment towards clean energy, and India at present has more than 50 per cent of the power generation capacity from the clean sources

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Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 11:24 AM IST

India AI Summit 2026 Day 4: Macron, Sam Altman, Pichai among key speakers

India AI Impact Summit 2026: PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate Day 4 as global tech leaders, CEOs and policymakers gather in New Delhi for keynotes and discussions on AI's future and governance

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Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 9:14 AM IST

Big plans on India, $300 mn project investment soon: CMA CGM chairman

CMA CGM chief Rodolphe Saade outlines $650 million-plus India expansion plan spanning shipbuilding, ports and logistics.

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Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 11:30 PM IST

India-France defence cooperation reflects strategic autonomy push

France has emerged as India's most consequential European partner, with defence manufacturing, Rafale jets and technology transfer anchoring a deepened strategic alignment

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Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 10:37 PM IST

PM Modi meets Croatian PM; discusses AI, clean energy, India-EU FTA

PM Modi held a meeting with Croatian Prime Minister, where the two leaders reviewed bilateral ties and explored avenues to expand cooperation

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Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 2:45 PM IST

PM Modi meets Spain Prez, Finland PM; says FTA with EU ushers in golden era

Sanchez and Orpo are here to attend the ongoing India AI Impact Expo 2026

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Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 2:32 PM IST

Sundar Pichai meets PM Modi; will deliver keynote address at AI Summit

Pichai is here for the Global AI Impact Summit 2026 and will deliver the keynote address on February 20 at the summit

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Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 11:44 AM IST

India AI Impact Summit: Restricted access for two days; expo open till 8 pm

Delegates attending the conference at Bharat Mandapam will have to vacate the convention area by 4.30 pm as the Prime Minister will host dinner for state guests and business leaders post 6 pm

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Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 11:05 AM IST

'Partnership for global stability, progress': PM Modi after meeting Macron

PM Modi said he discussed cooperation in the industrial, defence, clean energy, space, and emerging technologies sectors with French President

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Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 7:05 AM IST