Page 24 - Latest Updates on Narendra Modi
India-US trade deal may be sealed in weeks, not months: Marco Rubio
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the India-US trade deal could be finalised within weeks and reaffirmed President Donald Trump's support for India
 "India-US trade deal may be sealed in weeks, not months: Marco Rubio")
'Mehangai manav' strikes again: Rahul Gandhi slams PM Modi on fuel hike
'Mehangai manav' Modi has just one job: promises during elections, and attacking people's pockets at other times, Rahul Gandhi said
 "'Mehangai manav' strikes again: Rahul Gandhi slams PM Modi on fuel hike")
Rubio downplays anti-India rhetoric row, says Trump a 'big fan' of Modi
The comment came as the US Secretary of State is currently on a four-day trip to India that is aimed at recalibrating the bilateral relations that have faced headwinds since mid-last year
 "Rubio downplays anti-India rhetoric row, says Trump a 'big fan' of Modi")
India can count on me 100%, says Trump, calls himself 'big fan' of PM Modi
Trump also described Rubio as the 'greatest secretary of state in the history of the US' and concluded by saying: 'Say hello to Prime Minister Modi and let him know I'm a big fan'
 "India can count on me 100%, says Trump, calls himself 'big fan' of PM Modi")
US Secy of State Rubio invites PM Modi to White House on Trump's behalf
US Ambassador Sergio Gor said Secy Rubio and PM Narendra Modi held discussions on expanding cooperation across strategic sectors
 "US Secy of State Rubio invites PM Modi to White House on Trump's behalf")
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in India to reset strained bilateral ties
Ways to bolster India-US ties in energy, trade, investment, critical technology and people-to-people exchanges are likely to dominate the talks between EAM Jaishankar and Rubio
 "US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in India to reset strained bilateral ties")
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio lands in Delhi, to meet PM Modi
The top US diplomat is scheduled to hold wide-ranging talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, in addition to meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi
 "US Secretary of State Marco Rubio lands in Delhi, to meet PM Modi")
PM Modi distributes 51,000 appointment letters for govt jobs at Rozgar Mela
Since the inception of 'Rozgar Mela', around 1.2 million recruitment letters have been issued through 18 such events held across the country
 "PM Modi distributes 51,000 appointment letters for govt jobs at Rozgar Mela")
Saudi Arabia joins International Big Cat Alliance as 26th member nation
With this, the alliance now has 26 member countries and five observer nations
 "Saudi Arabia joins International Big Cat Alliance as 26th member nation")
RBI surplus transfer to govt hits a new high of ₹2.87 trillion in FY26
Contingent risk buffer cut to 6.5% from 7.5%; forex sales aid income growth
 "RBI surplus transfer to govt hits a new high of ₹2.87 trillion in FY26")
Reforms will deliver 10 times the savings from austerity measures
Indians prefer saving over spending. But for this to happen naturally, it requires more than calls to save fuel or work from home
 "Reforms will deliver 10 times the savings from austerity measures")
India, Cyprus unveil five-year defence roadmap, elevate strategic ties
India and Cyprus elevate ties to a strategic partnership and unveil a five-year defence cooperation roadmap to deepen trade and investment ties
 "India, Cyprus unveil five-year defence roadmap, elevate strategic ties")
India, Cyprus elevate ties to 'strategic' level; set up joint task force
PM Modi hosted Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides and the two leaders deliberated on the West Asia crisis as well as the Ukraine conflict
HDFC Bank, IndusInd, Yes Bank warm up to hybrid mode after PM's WFH call
Some banks are yet to take a call but are expected to review policies and may consider hybrid working for some time
 "HDFC Bank, IndusInd, Yes Bank warm up to hybrid mode after PM's WFH call")
PM Modi's five-nation tour will result in $40 bn investments in India: MEA
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's five-nation foreign tour has secured fresh investment commitments worth nearly $40 billion across key sectors, the MEA said
 "PM Modi's five-nation tour will result in $40 bn investments in India: MEA")
PM Narendra Modi chairs ministers' meet after five-nation foreign tour
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a marathon meeting of the council of ministers amid the West Asia conflict, rising fuel prices and concerns over foreign exchange reserves
 "PM Narendra Modi chairs ministers' meet after five-nation foreign tour")
Nordic outreach: India will benefit from technology and capital flows
India's transition to green industrialisation will require a wide-range of technological inputs, infrastructure financing, and specialised expertise
 "Nordic outreach: India will benefit from technology and capital flows")
PM Modi returns to Delhi after concluding five-nation tour of UAE, Europe
In a post on X after concluding the Italy visit, PM Modi said his discussions with Meloni covered a wide range of sectors and would add new momentum to India-Italy cooperation
 "PM Modi returns to Delhi after concluding five-nation tour of UAE, Europe")
Dialogue, diplomacy only way to resolve conflicts: PM Modi in Italy
PM Modi also highlighted the deepening civilisational and cultural ties between India and Italy, noting growing interest in Indian traditions such as yoga, Ayurveda, cuisine, and art in Italy
 "Dialogue, diplomacy only way to resolve conflicts: PM Modi in Italy")
India and Italy to increase bilateral trade to €20 billion by 2029
The two countries elevated ties to a special strategic partnership and signed agreements spanning defence, critical minerals, mobility and trade cooperation
 "India and Italy to increase bilateral trade to €20 billion by 2029")