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

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

PM & brigade bruised, exposed for their lies: Cong on Vande Mataram debate

After both Houses held a debate on 150 years of Vande Mataram, the Congress on Thursday claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and "his entire brigade" have been thoroughly "bruised and exposed for their lies". Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh noted that the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha debated Vande Mataram for three days. The national anthem also figured in some speeches, he said in a post on X. "It is clear that the PM and his entire brigade have NOT read the two definitive and authoritative books on the national song and the national anthem - written by two of India's finest historians, in the true sense of that term," Ramesh said and shared the screenshot of the cover pages of Rudrangshu Mukherjee's 'Song of India: A Study of the National Anthem' and Sabyasachi Bhattacharya's Vande Materam. "It is too much to expect that they would do so even after being thoroughly bruised and exposed for their lies," the Congress leader said. Earlier, Ramesh

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'

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

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

Netanyahu, PM Modi to meet 'very soon', says Israel PMO after phone call

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday spoke to his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi and the two leaders agreed to meet very soon, officials here said. Sharing about the talks between Netanyahu and Modi over the telephone, the Israeli PMO in a social media post said, At the end of the warm and friendly conversation, the two leaders agreed to meet very soon. The much-anticipated trip of the Israeli prime minister would come on the heels of several high-level ministerial visits from both sides. Minister of Tourism Haim Katz, Minister of Economy and Industry Nir Barkat, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Avi Dichter, and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich had visited India earlier this year as the strategic partners build up momentum to sign a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The two countries signed a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) during Smotrich's visit and then a Terms of Reference (TOR) leading to FTA during the visit of Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyu

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,

PM Modi speaks with Netanyahu, discusses strategic partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday spoke with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu and discussed ways to further strengthen the strategic partnership between the two nations. Netanyahu called Modi and shared views on the situation in West Asia. "PM Modi reaffirmed India's support for efforts towards a just and durable peace in the region, including early implementation of the Gaza Peace Plan," a statement from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said. It said both leaders expressed satisfaction at the continued momentum in India-Israel Strategic Partnership and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening these ties for mutual benefit. "The two leaders strongly condemned terrorism and reiterated their zero-tolerance approach towards terrorism in all its forms and manifestations," the statement said. The two leaders also agreed to remain in touch, it added.

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

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

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

PM Modi urges people to participate in 'Your Money, Your Right' movement

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged people to participate in the 'Your Money, Your Right' movement, which has successfully returned Rs 2,000 crore of unclaimed assets to rightful owners in the last two months. The government launched 'Your Money, Your Right' nationwide campaign on October 4 to facilitate the settlement of unclaimed financial assets, including bank deposits, insurance, dividends, shares, mutual funds and pensions, to their legitimate claimants. "Through the coordinated efforts of all stakeholders, notably the government, regulatory bodies, banks and other financial institutions, nearly Rs 2,000 crore has already been returned to the rightful owners," Modi said in a social media post. From October to December 5, 2025, camps were held in 477 districts, with the participation of public representatives, district administrations, and officials from financial institutions. "But we want to scale up this movement in the coming days," he said, while urging people

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

No law should be burden on citizens, govt reforms must make life easy: PM

Sending a clear message that making people's lives easy is his government's priority in its third term, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said no law should be a burden on any citizen, and rules and regulations should always be for people's convenience. 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. The government's reforms are completely citizen-centric and not just economic or revenue-focused. The goal is to remove everyday hurdles of people so that they can grow to their full potential, the prime minister emphasised. 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 and conveyed that the most significant issue in the third term of his government is the "Reform Express". "I want to stress that the

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

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday demanded an apology from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging that he has insulted novelist Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay by calling him "Bankim da". Addressing a rally in Cooch Behar district, Banerjee said the PM was not even born when the country achieved Independence and yet chose to address one of Bengal's greatest cultural icons casually. "You did not even show him the minimum respect he deserves. You should apologise for this, to the nation," she said. 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. TMC MP Saugata Roy objected to the use of the suffix 'da' and urged the PM to say 'Bankim babu' instead. Modi immediately accepted the sentiment, saying, "I will say Bankim 'babu'. Thank you, I respect your sentiments," and asked in a lighter vein whether he could still address Roy as ...

Laws must ease citizens' lives, not burden them, says PM Modi at NDA meet

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said no innocent Indian should face harassment or inconvenience due to any law or rule, and such measures should always be for the convenience of the common people. Addressing an NDA parliamentary party meeting here, Modi also said reforms should be brought in all aspects of society and not just in the economy. 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. The PM said no Indian should face any inconvenience as a citizen and everyone must ensure that rules and regulations are for the convenience of the common people and improve their lives, he said. "The prime minister said laws should not be a burden for anyone but should be for people's convenience. Rules and regulations must be for improving the system, not to harass people. There should be no law which harasses people without any reason," Rijiju

PM Modi extends birthday greetings to Sonia Gandhi as she turns 79

Birthday wishes poured in for former Congress president Sonia Gandhi as she turned 79 on Tuesday, with the Congress saying her visionary leadership did not just guide the party but transformed India through landmark rights-based laws such as MGNREGA and the National Food Security Act. Gandhi, who is the Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson, turned 79 on Tuesday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted Sonia Gandhi on her birthday, wishing her good health. "Birthday greetings to Sonia Gandhi Ji. May she be blessed with a long life and good health," Modi said in a post on X. The Congress posted on X Sonia Gandhi's quote, "Together we can face any challenge as deep as the ocean and as high as the sky." It said her words perfectly capture the strength, dignity and grace she embodies in public and private life alike. She lives with unwavering integrity, compassion and courage, the party said. "Her visionary leadership didn't just guide the Congress, it transformed India th

Netanyahu cites 'close ties' with Trump, Modi as he defends his leadership

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in a fiery speech at the Knesset (Israeli parliament) on Monday, defended his handling of the country's affairs, asserting that despite a wave of anti-semitism against the Jewish state, it enjoys an unprecedented support from many countries and leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Speaking during a so-called '40-signature debate', a parliamentary mechanism that allows the opposition to compel the Prime Minister to appear once a month at the Knesset forum, Netanyahu put up a strong defence of his government's policy on various fronts, including Israel's foreign relations. "Israel is today stronger than ever," he said. The Israeli Premier hit back at what the opposition described as the collapse of Israel's international standing, arguing that Israel remained diplomatically, militarily, and economically dominant despite its two years at war with Hamas, highlighting his ties to global leaders. Sitting through a series of scathing