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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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Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Rahman to meet EAM, Goyal on Wednesday

Talks between India and Bangladesh to focus on reviving stalled projects, boosting investments and potential visit of Bangladesh PM amid efforts to repair strained ties

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Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 10:46 PM IST

PM Modi extends wishes on World Health Day, urges focus on well-being

The World Health Day is celebrated annually on April 7, marking the anniversary of the founding of WHO in 1948

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Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 11:06 AM IST

Amaravati now sole capital of Andhra Pradesh; CM thanks Prez Murmu, PM Modi

CM N Chandrababu Naidu welcomed the recognition of Amaravati as the state's sole capital, expressing gratitude towards President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi

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Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 9:43 AM IST

UCC, 'One Nation One Election' moving in positive direction: PM Modi

Modi said the nation knows that BJP is sincerely striving to face every challenge and will continue to do so and positive results have been achieved before, and they will be achieved in future as well

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Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 10:54 PM IST

India's civil nuclear programme advances as PFBR turns critical: PM Modi

Once fully commissioned, India will become only the second country after Russia to operate a commercial fast breeder reactor

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Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 10:54 PM IST

Priyanka says PM Modi 'failed' to address West Asia conflict concerns

Referring to the situation in the Middle East, the Wayanad MP said India could face more problems in the coming days as the conflict continues to escalate

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Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 7:04 PM IST

Cong keeps singing to Pak's tunes, compromising nation's security: PM Modi

PM alleged that the Congress had always taken a myopic view on the matter, while the BJP works towards ensuring long-term development of the nation

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Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 2:59 PM IST

Mamata demands PM's resignation over silence on Pak's 'Kolkata threat'

Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warned India that it would respond with a strike in Kolkata to any 'future misadventures'

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Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 2:45 PM IST

PM Modi, Shah star campaigners for BJP for West Bengal Assembly polls

The list also includes BJP chief Nitin Nabin, Union Ministers Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari, JP Nadda, Dharmendra Pradhan and Chief Ministers Yogi Adityanath and Himanta Biswa Sarma

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Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 8:59 AM IST

Families of AI171 crash victims seek release of black box data, write to PM

The aircraft burst into flames, killing 241 out of 242 people onboard and 19 individuals on the ground

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Updated On : 05 Apr 2026 | 10:36 PM IST

Malda gherao reflects 'TMC's maha jungleraj', says PM Modi in Cooch Behar

The PM also contrasted the fear of infiltration and settling foreigners in Bengal with the BJP's confidence in stopping infiltration and driving infiltrators out

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Updated On : 05 Apr 2026 | 7:27 PM IST

PM Modi to launch BJP's Bengal campaign from Cooch Behar on Sunday

Elections to the 294-member West Bengal assembly will be held in two phases - on April 23 and April 29. Votes will be counted on May 4

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Updated On : 04 Apr 2026 | 11:17 PM IST

PM Modi draws massive crowds in roadshow in Kerala ahead of April 9 polls

Fresh from a public meeting in Thiruvalla, Modi arrived at the state capital in the evening and began a 1.5-km roadshow from Killipalam

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Updated On : 04 Apr 2026 | 7:31 PM IST

Kerala lagging despite resources, LDF exit countdown has begun: Modi

PM Narendra Modi says Kerala is falling behind despite strong potential, blames LDF for slow development and predicts NDA will form government for the first time

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Updated On : 04 Apr 2026 | 5:37 PM IST

PM Modi to address rally, hold roadshow in Kerala today ahead of polls

The PM is scheduled to attend a public meeting in Thiruvalla and take part in a roadshow in Thiruvananthapuram

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Updated On : 04 Apr 2026 | 9:54 AM IST

PM, Assam CM have roadmap for tribal development in Assam, win must: Shah

On the recent violence in the adjoining Garo hills of Meghalaya, Shah said that infiltrators sought to capture power in the Garo council by marrying tribal women, and this led to the strife

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Updated On : 03 Apr 2026 | 2:54 PM IST

Vice President, PM recall Jesus Christ's sacrifice on Good Friday

Prime Minister Modi prayed that the day further deepens the values of harmony, compassion and forgiveness

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Updated On : 03 Apr 2026 | 10:18 AM IST

PM Modi meets Russian Deputy PM, discusses trade, energy cooperation

Manturov, on a two-day visit to India, also held talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval

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Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 10:00 PM IST

Need to update public services to achieve 'Viksit Bharat': PM Modi

Modi stated that the principle of governance in the country is based on the mantra "Nagrik Devo Bhavah" (citizens are like gods)

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Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 12:38 PM IST

India's first digital census begins; President, PM participate in exercise

Prime Minister Modi also filled his self-enumeration details in the presence of the officials

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Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 11:17 PM IST