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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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Kejriwal seeks meeting with PM over E20 fuel; demands pure petrol option

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal has sought a meeting with PM Modi, urging the government to offer consumers a choice between pure petrol and E20 fuel

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Updated On : 14 Jul 2026 | 12:54 PM IST

Indo-Pacific push: Modi's 3-nation visit strengthened geostrategic doctrine

The three-nation visit offered a coherent articulation of New Delhi's geostrategic aims at a time when trade and political relations with the US remain unpredictable

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Updated On : 12 Jul 2026 | 10:38 PM IST

India builds Indo-Pacific ties as China, US influence across region shifts

Prime Minister Narendra Modi signed agreements spanning defence, uranium, critical minerals and technology with Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand as regional powers strengthen cooperation

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Updated On : 12 Jul 2026 | 8:03 AM IST

10 tourists from Tamil Nadu, 3 from Andhra killed in Vietnam boat capsize

The tourist speedboat carrying 32 Indian tourists and four crew members capsized near Phu Quoc Island while returning to An Thoi Port

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Updated On : 11 Jul 2026 | 9:06 PM IST

Despite challenges, India's pace of development 'unprecedented': PM Modi

Amidst global challenges, the speed at which India is developing is unprecedented. Today, India is the world's fastest-growing major economy, PM Modi said

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Updated On : 11 Jul 2026 | 7:29 PM IST

India is a launchpad for global growth: PM Modi woos New Zealand investors

"In India, we have made reform, perform, and transform the basis of governance. Today, India has policy stability, political stability, and continuity of growth," he said

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Updated On : 11 Jul 2026 | 6:57 PM IST

India giving new model of development to world: PM Modi in New Zealand

Addressing the Indian diaspora in Auckland, PM Narendra Modi said India is the world's fastest-growing major economy and is offering a new development model despite a challenging global environment

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Updated On : 11 Jul 2026 | 2:58 PM IST

India-NZ FTA will deepen economic ties, boost trade, investment: PM Modi

Addressing business leaders in Auckland, PM Modi said the newly concluded India-New Zealand FTA would expand market access, attract investment and boost talent mobility

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Updated On : 11 Jul 2026 | 9:16 AM IST

India, New Zealand elevate strategic ties, target ₹35,000 cr trade by 2030

PM Modi said closer cooperation between India and New Zealand would strengthen the Indo-Pacific, as the two countries signed deals during the first visit to the country by an Indian premier in 40 yrs

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Updated On : 11 Jul 2026 | 9:12 AM IST

PM Modi arrives in New Zealand on final leg of his three-nation tour

Modi is on a three-nation visit to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand, aimed at boosting trade, energy and defence ties

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Updated On : 10 Jul 2026 | 2:56 PM IST

Northeast focus picks up pace as Centre steps up infrastructure spending

The Centre has accelerated infrastructure and connectivity projects across the Northeast, positioning the Ashtalakshmi region as a gateway to Southeast Asia under the Act East Policy

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Updated On : 10 Jul 2026 | 6:40 AM IST

India to import uranium from Australia under nuclear deal, deepen ties

Both nations announce 18 outcomes, to deepen defence and maritime security cooperation

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Updated On : 09 Jul 2026 | 11:29 PM IST

PM Modi, Australia's Albanese laud deeper bilateral ties ahead of summit

The two leaders are expected to sign agreements on defence and energy as they seek to expand economic and strategic cooperation

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Updated On : 09 Jul 2026 | 10:42 AM IST

PM Modi invites Australian businesses to invest in India, pushes for CECA

Addressing the Australia-India CEOs Forum in Melbourne, PM Modi called for an early conclusion of the proposed Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement to deepen trade and investment ties

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Updated On : 09 Jul 2026 | 9:39 AM IST

Private sector enters India's critical minerals race with Indonesia deal

Hyderabad-based Midwest Ltd has become the first Indian private company to secure overseas rare earth assets through an agreement with Indonesia's state-run PERMINAS

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Updated On : 08 Jul 2026 | 8:02 PM IST

PM Modi, Indonesian Prez inaugurate Prambanan Temple restoration project

The Prime Minister offered prayers at the ancient shrine and engaged with officials on site

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Updated On : 08 Jul 2026 | 12:45 PM IST

India to arm Indonesia with Astra, BrahMos missiles in $600 mn deal

India and Indonesia announced 20 outcomes, including a $600-million missile deal, expanded maritime cooperation and agreements spanning trade, critical minerals and digital infrastructure

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Updated On : 07 Jul 2026 | 11:13 PM IST

IIM Bangalore to set up first overseas campus in Indonesia: PM Modi

The proposed campus at Singhasari SEZ in Malang will begin with executive education programmes before introducing degree courses in a second phase

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Updated On : 07 Jul 2026 | 5:00 PM IST

India, Indonesia to jointly develop Sabang Port; sign BrahMos, Astra deals

The agreements, signed during PM Modi's visit to Jakarta, span defence, Indo-Pacific maritime cooperation, critical minerals, and industrial supply chains

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Updated On : 07 Jul 2026 | 12:48 PM IST

PM Modi conferred with Indonesia's highest honour 'Bintang Adipurna'

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto presented the medal to Modi

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Updated On : 07 Jul 2026 | 12:37 PM IST