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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 chair last Cabinet meeting in South Block before PMO shift

The government plans to convert the iconic buildings into the 'Yuge Yugeen Bharat National Museum', a world-class museum tracing India's civilisational journey

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Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 11:48 PM IST

PM Modi hails FM Sitharaman's Budget speech, calls it 'comprehensive'

Sitharaman, in her speech, said the government has envisaged a total expenditure of ₹53.47 trillion for the next financial year, up 7.7 per cent from the current fiscal ending March 31

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Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 2:32 PM IST

PM Modi to inaugurate Seva Teerth, Kartavya Bhawan 1, 2 on Feb 13

Seva Teerth houses the Prime Minister's Office, the National Security Council Secretariat, and the Cabinet Secretariat, all of which were previously located across different locations

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Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 2:00 PM IST

PM Modi pays tribute to Swami Dayanand Saraswati on 202nd birth anniversary

To Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati ji, who remained dedicated throughout his life to the service of Mother Bharati, heartfelt and respectful tributes on his birth anniversary, PM Modi wrote on X

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Updated On : 12 Feb 2026 | 10:48 AM IST

Rolls-Royce CEO calls on PM Modi, shares plans to be part of Viksit Bharat

Modi was responding to a post by Rolls-Royce on Erginbilgic's meeting with Modi

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Updated On : 11 Feb 2026 | 11:34 PM IST

India seeks a seat at the AI high table as leaders converge on Delhi

India positions itself as counterweight to US-China dominance

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Updated On : 11 Feb 2026 | 11:17 PM IST

Govt mandates 6-stanza version of Vande Mataram at official events

The National Song must be played during the unfurling of the Tricolour, the arrival and departure of the President at formal state functions, and before and after the President addresses, among others

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Updated On : 11 Feb 2026 | 9:53 AM IST

PM Modi's degree row: Delhi HC gives DU 3 weeks to object to appeal delay

The appellants before the division bench are RTI activist Neeraj, Aam Aadmi Party leader Sanjay Singh, and advocate Mohd Irshad

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Updated On : 10 Feb 2026 | 3:48 PM IST

'Historic' trade deal will open Indian markets to US goods: White House

The fact sheet highlights key terms of the agreement, including that India will eliminate or reduce tariffs on all US industrial goods and a wide range of US food and agricultural products

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Updated On : 10 Feb 2026 | 10:40 AM IST

India announces special economic package of $175 million for Seychelles

Package includes food security support, infrastructure, health, defence and maritime cooperation as India and Seychelles sign agreements to deepen ties in the Indian Ocean region

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Updated On : 09 Feb 2026 | 11:01 PM IST

Birla had genuine concerns over PM's safety, LS sources rebut Opposition

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, along with some opposition leaders, also met Birla and apprised him about the issues he wants to raise in the House

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Updated On : 09 Feb 2026 | 10:01 PM IST

Mauritius PM calls Modi ahead of India visit, pledges to deepen ties

Modi told Ramgoolam that he looked forward to welcoming him to India next week for the AI Impact Summit

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Updated On : 09 Feb 2026 | 9:13 PM IST

PM's absence in LS was an act of fear, Speaker under BJP pressure: Cong MPs

The women MPs further said they have the utmost respect for the Speaker's office and for his good self

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Updated On : 09 Feb 2026 | 3:59 PM IST

PM Modi announces $175 million special economic package for Seychelles

Prime Minister Narendra Modi underlined that the package would create new employement and skill-training opportunties for the people and especially youth of Seychelles

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Updated On : 09 Feb 2026 | 2:22 PM IST

Try not to make AI or mobile phone the master: PM Modi tells students

In the second episode of Pariksha Pe Charcha, PM Modi noted that mobile phones have become masters of some children, who cannot even eat food without them or without a television screen

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Updated On : 09 Feb 2026 | 12:19 PM IST

Malaysia welcomes India's Brics 2026 chairmanship, push for UNSC reforms

India also reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Malaysia's role as a BRICS Partner Country and noted Malaysia's aspiration to become a full member of the grouping

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Updated On : 09 Feb 2026 | 6:52 AM IST

India, Malaysia sign 11 agreements, boost semicon and defence ties

During PM Narendra Modi's Kuala Lumpur visit, India and Malaysia signed 11 agreements spanning semiconductors, payments and disaster management, while pledging to expand trade and investment ties

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Updated On : 08 Feb 2026 | 10:28 PM IST

PM Modi meets Indian-origin leaders in Kuala Lumpur during Malaysia visit

PM Modi said the accomplishments of PIOs (Persons of Indian Origin) "in public life are a matter of immense pride for everyone"

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Updated On : 08 Feb 2026 | 4:25 PM IST

Union Budget reflects PM Modi's push to end 'policy ping-pong': FM

Framed as the first Budget of a new five-year fiscal cycle and the second quarter of the 21st century, it prioritises capital expenditure, infrastructure expansion and structural reforms

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Updated On : 08 Feb 2026 | 12:39 PM IST

PM Modi pitches deeper Asean ties, tech partnership in Malaysia visit

PM Modi said the Indo-Pacific is emerging as a global growth engine and stressed deeper defence, technology and economic cooperation with Asean

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Updated On : 08 Feb 2026 | 9:42 AM IST