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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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Updated On : 10 Mar 2026 | 11:47 PM IST

PM Modi calls for cushioning West Asia crisis impact amid supply fears

Modi's message to ministers to ensure that any inconvenience to citizens is minimised, and to gear up for potential disruptions, was conveyed at the Union Cabinet meeting

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Updated On : 10 Mar 2026 | 10:59 PM IST

The Iran quagmire

The US pressure has cast a shadow on India's strategic bet on the Chabahar Port

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Updated On : 10 Mar 2026 | 6:15 AM IST

Fulfilling people's aspirations is govt's resolve; focus on key sectors: PM

Addressing a post-budget webinar, Modi also said that fulfilling aspirations of the people is the resolve of his government

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Updated On : 09 Mar 2026 | 10:34 PM IST

PM Modi speaks to Nepal leaders Rabi Lamichhane, Balendra Shah

In his telephonic conversations with the two leaders of Nepal, PM Modi said he was confident that with the joint endeavours, India-Nepal relations will scale new heights in the coming years

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Updated On : 09 Mar 2026 | 9:39 PM IST

PM Modi inaugurates India's 1st 'ring metro' in Delhi: Check route details

PM Modi launches two Delhi Metro corridors completing the capital's first ring metro while also laying foundation stones for new routes and housing projects worth thousands of crores

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Updated On : 08 Mar 2026 | 2:13 PM IST

PM inaugurates, lays foundation stone of projects worth ₹15,200 cr in Delhi

The prime minister visited GPRA Type-5 quarters in Sarojini Nagar and handed over the keys to female allottees

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Updated On : 08 Mar 2026 | 12:05 PM IST

PM Modi accuses Bengal govt of insulting President Murmu during state visit

The prime minister said that the pain and anguish expressed by the President, who herself hails from a tribal community, has caused immense sadness in the minds of the people of India

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Updated On : 07 Mar 2026 | 8:45 PM IST

Focus on making agri products globally competitive: PM Narendra Modi

The prime minister noted that the export-oriented production would lead to rural employment through processing and value addition

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Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 10:34 PM IST

CISF to manage drone security for critical infrastructure: Amit Shah

Amit Shah says CISF will act as the nodal agency for drone security at airports, ports and industrial hubs as the force expands its role in protecting critical infrastructure nationwide

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Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 10:01 PM IST

Need to make Indian agri products export-oriented, globally-competitive: PM

The prime minister said that today the world is becoming more conscious about health, with a strong focus on holistic healthcare and organic food

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Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 2:03 PM IST

US sinking of Iranian warship off Sri Lankan coast piles pressure on India

The US sinking of Iran's frigate IRIS Dena near Sri Lanka brings the Middle East conflict closer to India's neighbourhood, complicating New Delhi's delicate diplomatic balancing

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Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 11:40 PM IST

No issue can be resolved by military conflict, says PM Narendra Modi

Key pacts signed with Finland; India condoles Khamenei death

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Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 10:27 PM IST

PM Modi speaks to Macron about West Asia crisis, seeks return to dialogue

After his telephonic conversation with Macron, Modi said they will continue to engage closely and coordinate efforts towards the early restoration of peace and stability in the region

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Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 8:39 PM IST

Modi is 'very focused' on delivery: Canada PM praises 'reforms' in India

Carney said every weekend Modi is out "campaigning" where "2,50,000 people attend his rallies"

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Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 5:40 PM IST

PM Modi calls for swift end to West Asia, Ukraine conflicts

PM Modi invoked the historic trade deal signed with the European Union in January and said that at a period on instability India and Europe were entering a golden period of their relationship

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Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 5:32 PM IST

India-Finland strategic ties to boost cooperation from AI to 6G: PM Modi

Stubb who is on a State Visit to India was accorded a ceremonial welcome upon his arrival on Wednesday in New Delhi

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Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 2:19 PM IST

'Bilateral relations will reach new heights': PM Modi welcomes Finnish Prez

President Stubb was accorded a ceremonial welcome and a Guard of Honour, and was received by Minister of State for External Affairs KV Singh at the airport

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Updated On : 04 Mar 2026 | 12:30 PM IST

PM Modi extends Holi greetings to people, wishes 'spring of happiness'

The Prime Minister said Holi infuses atmosphere with new energy and this is its greatest specialty

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Updated On : 04 Mar 2026 | 10:15 AM IST

Vision for a semiconductor university in India to meet future tech needs

Current education system does not create the expertise required to achieve leadership in a complex, nuanced, and multidisciplinary field like semiconductors

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Updated On : 03 Mar 2026 | 10:39 PM IST