Page 20 - Latest Updates on Narendra Modi
PM Modi speaks to Trump, calls chat 'warm, engaging'; leaders review ties
The call comes at a time when a US trade delegation, led by Deputy US Trade Representative (USTR) Rick Switzer, is in India to further the trade negotiations
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Donald Trump risks being 'president who lost India', warns US lawmaker
Sydney Kamlager-Dove issued the warning during a congressional hearing on the US-India Strategic Partnership, citing rising tensions over tariffs, visa fee hikes, and Trump's political grievances
 "Donald Trump risks being 'president who lost India', warns US lawmaker")
PM & brigade bruised, exposed for their lies: Cong on Vande Mataram debate
Earlier, Ramesh had cited historian Sugata Bose's remarks that it was on Rabindranath Tagore's advice that the party decided in 1937 that only the first part of Vande Mataram would be sung at national
 "PM & brigade bruised, exposed for their lies: Cong on Vande Mataram debate")
Towering statesman: PM Modi remembers Pranab Mukherjee on birth anniversary
In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, 'Tributes to Shri Pranab Mukherjee on his birth anniversary. A towering statesman and a scholar of exceptional depth, he served India with unwavering dedication'
 "Towering statesman: PM Modi remembers Pranab Mukherjee on birth anniversary")
Italian Deputy PM Tajani hints at PM Modi's visit to Italy in 2026
When asked about Prime Minister Meloni's chances to visit India, Tajani said that it would be decided post the leaders' meet
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Putin-PM Modi car selfie speaks 'thousand words': US representative
The United States had earlier imposed 50 per cent tariffs on most Indian goods in August 2025 amid broader trade disputes and concerns over India's purchases of Russian oil
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Netanyahu, PM Modi to meet 'very soon', says Israel PMO after phone call
The much-anticipated trip of the Israeli prime minister would come on the heels of several high-level ministerial visits from both sides
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Italian deputy PM Tajani to meet Goyal; talks on India-Italy action plan
Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani will meet commerce minister Piyush Goyal in Mumbai to discuss the India-Italy Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-29,
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PM Modi speaks with Netanyahu, discusses strategic partnership
Netanyahu called Modi and shared views on the situation in West Asia
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Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 registration begins: How students can apply online
The 9th Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC) has been announced by the Ministry of Education. Online registration for participation is now open, and entries must be submitted by January 11, 2026
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Rahul Gandhi disagrees with govt picks in CIC selection meet with PM Modi
The meeting lasted nearly 1 hour and 25 minutes, during which Gandhi disagreed with the names proposed by the government for the top posts and handed over his formal dissent note
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Thrilled about upcoming data centre capacity in India: Microsoft CEO
Earlier on Tuesday, Satya Nadella met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and shortly after that, he announced $17.5 bn investment in the country
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PM Modi urges people to participate in 'Your Money, Your Right' movement
From October to December 5, 2025, 'Your Money, Your Right' camps were held in 477 districts, with the participation of public representatives and district administrations
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PM Modi pays tribute on Swahid Diwas, recalls valour of Assam Movement
The Swahid Diwas is celebrated every year on December 10 to pay tribute to the martyrs who sacrificed their lives in the Assam movement
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No law should be burden on citizens, govt reforms must make life easy: PM
Addressing an NDA parliamentary party meeting here, Modi also said the country is now in a full-fledged 'Reform Express' phase, where reforms are happening rapidly and with clear intent
Diversifying exports to mitigate tariff impact; policy push to sustain mfg
Ahead of PM Narendra Modi's Jordan-Ethiopia-Oman tour, the government highlighted efforts to diversify exports and sustain manufacturing momentum, citing export and IIP growth trends
Mamata asks PM Modi to apologise for 'Bankim da' remark in Lok Sabha
The flashpoint was PM's reference to the author during a discussion in Lok Sabha on Monday to commemorate 150 years of the national song, Vande Mataram, written by Chattopadhyay
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Laws must ease citizens' lives, not burden them, says PM Modi at NDA meet
Briefing reporters after the meeting, which was attended by all NDA MPs, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said Prime Minister Modi gave very good guidelines for the lawmakers
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PM Modi extends birthday greetings to Sonia Gandhi as she turns 79
Sonia Gandhi, the longest serving Congress president, has taken a back seat from active politics in the last few years due to health reasons
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Netanyahu cites 'close ties' with Trump, Modi as he defends his leadership
Speaking during a so-called '40-signature debate', Netanyahu put up a strong defence of his government's policy on various fronts, including Israel's foreign relations
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