Page 7 - Latest Updates on Narendra Modi
India-Uzbekistan trade, defence ties hit high spots with 16 key outcomes
The two nations elevate relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership and announce pact for the supply of uranium, reports Archis Mohan
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PM Modi conferred with Uzbekistan's highest honour for foreign leaders
Modi is in Uzbekistan on a two-day visit to bolster ties in a range of areas including trade, clean energy and connectivity
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India, Uzbekistan agree to deepen cooperation in trade, defence, energy
PM Modi is on a two-day state visit to Uzbekistan from August 29 to 30 at the invitation of Mirziyoyev
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PM Modi calls for drug-free youth, stronger India in monthly 'Mann ki baat'
In his monthly radio address 'Mann Ki Baat', PM Modi noted that the 'Drug-Free Youth for a Developed India' campaign is gaining momentum across the entire country
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Why India's 7% growth may not be enough for 2047 developed nation goal
India needs 9.25% growth rate to meet PM Modi's 2047 developed-nation goal, according to Ashok Lahiri, a senior official at the country's apex government-run think-tank
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PM Modi to advance India's vision for security, connectivity at SCO summit
Ahead of his two-nation tour to Uzbekistan and the Kyrgyz Republic, the Prime Minister also said that he was confident that his visit will strengthen India's strategic partnerships in Central Asia
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Best of BS Opinion: Modinomics vs Manmohanomics is not a zero sum game
Today's opinions examine P Chidambaram's critique of the Modi government's economic record, the CJP's political dilemma, Imran Khan's global support and the changing advertising landscape
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Modinomics vs Manmohanomics: Right, wrong, and the in-between
Mr Chidambaram makes some good points about the state of the economy, but some of his criticism is political and sometimes off the mark
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PM Modi greets people on Raksha Bandhan, wishes happiness and prosperity
PM Modi extended Raksha Bandhan greetings, wishing people happiness, prosperity and success and hoping the bond of affection and mutual trust remains eternal
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Focus on critical minerals during PM Narendra Modi's Uzbekistan visit
Bilateral trade rose from $13 billion in 2021 to $60 billion in 2025, while the trade imbalance widened from $6.6 billion to over $50 billion in Russia's favour
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Can Meta lose safe harbour over AI moderation? What Sec 79 of the IT Act says
Instagram's temporary removal of a PM Modi video has revived questions over intermediary liability, AI-led content moderation and the limits of safe harbour protection under Section 79 of the IT Act
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We don't participate in half of Olympic sports, need to improve: PM Modi
PM Modi said his vision for sports is not merely about winning medals but making it an integral part of the nation-building process
Nepal floods: PM Modi speaks to Balen Shah, offers humanitarian assistance
A sudden, massive flood swept through two central Nepal districts bordering Tibet killing four people, causing extensive devastation at settlements along the river
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India steps up three-week diplomatic outreach ahead of Brics Summit
Modi, Sitharaman, Jaishankar, Goyal and Doval are leading a diplomatic push spanning key capitals and multilateral meetings ahead of the September Brics Summit
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Modi stresses need for reforms across all stages of infra project execution
Modi calls for end-to-end infrastructure planning, faster project execution and continuous reforms as he reviews ₹30,000-crore projects across nine states
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Major turning point in India's digital payment journey: PM on 10 yrs of UPI
The UPI was launched on August 25, 2016 by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) under the regulatory oversight of the RBI
Caution over Trump's unpredictable behaviour led India to skip full presser
The clarification came after US envoy Sergio Gor publicly revealed that New Delhi had communicated to the US side to skip taking questions by the two leaders.
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'Standard protocol': Govt sources on US envoy's remark on media interaction
Gor, speaking at the Economic Times World Leaders Forum, said the MEA had conveyed to the US side that it would prefer no media interaction by the leaders after the meeting
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PM urges space startups to make India global hub for talent, innovation
In an interaction with CEOs and founders of 20 space startups on Friday, Modi also highlighted India's cost-competitiveness in launching space ventures
PM Modi meets BJP's new national team, stresses ideas to strengthen party
Those who attended the meeting also included some office-bearers of the outgoing national executive and a few state unit chiefs of the party
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