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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 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

PM Modi projects Odisha as a key driver of India's next phase of growth

Cites infrastructure push, industrial expansion and welfare gains in Utkal Divas message to chief minister

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Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 10:54 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi chairs CCS meet to review West Asia conflict impact

PM Modi reviews measures across energy, agriculture and logistics sectors to mitigate the impact of the West Asia conflict and ensure supply stability

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Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 10:50 PM IST

CCS to meet at 7 PM today in national capital amid West Asia conflict

A week earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security to review the situation

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Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 2:54 PM IST

Congress trying to bring in law to protect infiltrators in Assam: PM Modi

Addressing a poll rally, PM Modi said the Congress' aim is to 'turn the majority community into a minority and create a permanent vote bank of infiltrators'

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Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 1:06 PM IST

PM Modi to address two rallies in Assam today ahead of Assembly polls

Modi will first address a rally at Gogamukh in Dhemaji around 11 am before proceeding to Biswanath district, where he is expected to speak at a public meeting at 1 pm

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Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 10:18 AM IST

PM inaugurates Samrat Samprati Museum dedicated to Jain heritage in Gujarat

PM Modi said the newly built Samrat Samprati Museum in Gujarat sends a strong message of peace and non-violence at a time when the world is "engulfed in the flames of instability and unrest"

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Updated On : 31 Mar 2026 | 1:43 PM IST

PM Modi condoles death of ex-Suriname president Chandrikapersad Santokhi

Santokhi, 67, who was the president of Suriname from 2020 to 2025, died on Monday

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Updated On : 31 Mar 2026 | 11:05 AM IST

PM Modi, Dutch PM Rob Jetten discuss strategic ties in phone conversation

Jetten was sworn in as the prime minister of the Netherlands last month. He is the youngest leader to hold the top post in the European nation

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Updated On : 30 Mar 2026 | 9:08 PM IST

Assam saw long span of instability, but things changed in past decade: PM

Twelve peace agreements were signed by the government with different organisations in the northeast, Modi said while addressing the BJP's booth level workers in poll-bound Assam

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Updated On : 30 Mar 2026 | 2:31 PM IST

HDFC Bank chairman's sudden exit exposes leadership rifts at top lender

HDFC Bank management and India's banking regulator denied any governance or financial problems at the lender, but its stock fell 12 per cent over three days after Chakraborty's exit

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Updated On : 30 Mar 2026 | 2:16 PM IST

PM Modi praises J-K cricket team for historic maiden Ranji Trophy win

Addressing his monthly radio broadcast 'Mann Ki Baat', Modi said March has been a month full of excitement and enthusiasm for cricket fans across the country

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Updated On : 29 Mar 2026 | 7:25 PM IST

Sri Lankan President Dissanayake thanks PM Modi for fuel shipment

The Sri Lankan President also thanked External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for his support

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Updated On : 29 Mar 2026 | 4:33 PM IST

Gulf nations prioritising safety of Indians in war zone: PM Modi in Keralam

PM Modi noted that many people from Keralam are working in the war-affected areas in the Gulf and the government is working to ensure that the impact of this war on India is minimised

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Updated On : 29 Mar 2026 | 4:00 PM IST

Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi urges people to reduce sugar intake to avoid obesity

In 'Mann Ki Baat', Modi said many people have commented on Instagram content creator Yuvraj Dua's post, in which he had requested the PM to ask his father to reduce sugar intake

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Updated On : 29 Mar 2026 | 2:49 PM IST