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PM Modi, Merz pitch 'limitless' India-Germany partnership in defence, tech
PM Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz agreed to deepen cooperation in defence, space, semiconductors and emerging technologies during talks in Gujarat
 "PM Modi, Merz pitch 'limitless' India-Germany partnership in defence, tech")
National Youth Day 2026: Modi to address young leaders today and more
On the Swami Vivekananda birth anniversary and National Youth Day, PM Modi will participate today in the concluding session of the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026 at New Delhi
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PM Modi pays tribute to Swami Vivekananda on 164th birth anniversary
PM Modi said that Swami Vivekananda remains a "powerful source of inspiration for India's youth," and his personality and works continue to strengthen the resolve for a developed India
 "PM Modi pays tribute to Swami Vivekananda on 164th birth anniversary")
PM Modi meets German Chancellor Merz in Gujarat: What's on the agenda
The German Chancellor, who is on a two-day visit, will be accompanied by a 25-member delegation consisting of several chief executive officers
Forces opposing Somnath rebuilding still active, need to defeat them: PM
Somnath's history of 1,000 years is not that of destruction and defeat, but of victory and reconstruction, the PM noted
 "Forces opposing Somnath rebuilding still active, need to defeat them: PM")
India rapidly advancing towards becoming 3rd-largest economy: PM Modi
He said the expanding new middle class and their growing purchasing power are among the major factors that have made India a country of immense possibilities
 "India rapidly advancing towards becoming 3rd-largest economy: PM Modi")
Trade, talent, tech on table as Friedrich Merz's visit begins on Monday
India, Germany to advance deals in semiconductors, green energy, mobility
 "Trade, talent, tech on table as Friedrich Merz's visit begins on Monday")
PM Modi playing global role to establish peace, says Ukrainian ambassador
We have confidence that the achievement of sustainable and just peace in Ukraine will further contribute to deepening relations between India and Ukraine, including Gujarat
 "PM Modi playing global role to establish peace, says Ukrainian ambassador")
PM takes part in Shaurya Yatra in Somnath, 108-horse brigade part of parade
The yatra began from Shankh Circle, and the prime minister travelled the nearly one km stretch towards Veer Hamirji Gohil Circle, that faces the Somnath temple complex
 "PM takes part in Shaurya Yatra in Somnath, 108-horse brigade part of parade")
Our civilisational courage shines in Somnath: PM Modi at Swabhiman Parv
Starting his three-day visit to Gujarat, PM Modi witnessed a drone show and presided over a meeting of the Shree Somnath Trust as its chairman
Congress launches 45-day nationwide MGNREGA Bachao Sangram campaign
Press conferences were held at all district headquarters on Saturday, highlighting the manner in which MGNREGA was repealed and replaced by the VB-G RAM G Act in the Winter Session of Parliament
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PM Modi to visit Somnath for Swabhiman Parv celebrations in Gujarat
The programme also marks 1,000 years since the Somnath temple's invasion by Mahmud of Ghazni
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MEA calls Howard Lutnick's remarks on India-US trade deal delay inaccurate
Modi, Trump spoke over phone on eight occasions, says MEA
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India missed trade deal window as PM Modi did not call Trump: Lutnick
India missed a crucial trade deal window with the US after PM Modi did not call President Trump, pushing New Delhi further back as Washington signed pacts with other countries
 "India missed trade deal window as PM Modi did not call Trump: Lutnick")
German chancellor to visit India from Jan 12-13 at PM Modi's invite
The two leaders will review the progress made in the India-Germany Strategic Partnership, which has recently completed 25 years
 "German chancellor to visit India from Jan 12-13 at PM Modi's invite")
Hug hug na raha: Congress takes dig at PM after US commerce secy's remarks
Posting a video of Lutnick's remarks, Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said, "Hug hug na raha, post post na raha"
 "Hug hug na raha: Congress takes dig at PM after US commerce secy's remarks")
Higher education institutions trail as India's R&D spending doubles
India and China significantly trail behind countries like Germany and Japan in higher education's contribution to R&D spending, with India's 8.8 per cent share being just half of Germany's 19 per cent
 "Higher education institutions trail as India's R&D spending doubles")
Modi didn't call Trump: Lutnick on why India-US trade deal didn't happen
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick also added that the US had expected the trade deal with India to be closed before others
 "Modi didn't call Trump: Lutnick on why India-US trade deal didn't happen")
Farmers' income has more than doubled during Modi years, shows new paper
Study by a NITI Aayog member reveals income jumped 126% between 2014-15 and 2023-24, surpassing the target set by the Modi government
 "Farmers' income has more than doubled during Modi years, shows new paper")
Indian AI startups should work towards global leadership: PM Modi
PM Modi also said that the startups should work towards global leadership from this country, and noted that India can promote affordable AI, inclusive AI, and frugal innovation globally