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PM Modi reaches France for bilateral talks, G7 Summit engagements

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived here in France on Saturday where he is scheduled to hold talks with French President Emmanuel Macron and also attend the G-7 Summit. In the first leg of the visit, the prime minister will hold a bilateral meeting with Macron on Sunday and also inaugurate 'Bharat Innovates' alongside the French president. The event will bring together top innovation startups and Venture Capital funds from India, France, and other countries. Both leaders will review the full spectrum of the India-France bilateral relationship, which was elevated to the level of a Special Global Strategic Partnership earlier this year. Modi said India will not only speak for itself but also give voice to the aspirations of the Global South at the upcoming G7 Summit. In his departure statement ahead of his week-long visit to France and Slovakia, during which he will attend the summit, Modi said India's presence at the G7 reflects the trust its partners place in the country and its

PM Modi, Trump to hold talks on sidelines of G7 in France: White House

First face-to-face meeting since February 2025 comes as US president is expected to discuss Strait of Hormuz demining plans with allies

PM embarks on France, Slovakia visit; G7 Summit, bilateral talks on agenda

PM Modi is visiting France at the invitation of President Emmanuel Macron and Slovakia at the invitation of Robert Fico, Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic

PM highlights youth-led development as NDA govt completes 12 years in power

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the NDA government is strongly working towards youth-led development and one of the "defining features of the last 12 years" has been Indian youth's confidence in pursuing their aspirations. Modi also said India's youth are making their mark across various sectors, from science and technology to manufacturing, space, semiconductors and drones. The prime minister said it is heartening to see young Indians contributing to areas that will shape the future of the nation and the world. "The NDA government is one that is strongly working towards youth-led development. One of the defining features of the last 12 years has been the confidence with which India's youth have pursued their aspirations," he said in a post on X. The Modi government has completed 12 years in power. The prime minister said through initiatives such as Startup India, Digital India, Skill India and Atal Innovation Mission, an ecosystem has emerged that encourages innovat

Best of BS Opinion: Why PM Modi must leave the past behind and look ahead

From China's bid to expand the renminbi's global role to India's data centre boom, Narendra Modi's next challenges and Pope Leo XIV's views on AI, here's the best of BS Opinion

PM Modi-Macron meet to focus on defence, civil nuclear energy ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Nice, with defence, nuclear energy, technology and innovation partnerships high on the agenda

Trump, Modi look to repair frayed ties in shadow of West Asia crisis

A likely Modi-Trump meeting at the G7 will test efforts to repair India-US ties strained by trade disputes, Pakistan tensions and the Iran conflict

PM Modi seeks time-bound goals for Viksit Bharat as global risks rise

PM Modi urged states to set 100-day and long-term targets for Viksit Bharat 2047, stressing energy self-reliance, skilling, AI readiness and better governance

States seek central support for infra, chip projects at NITI Aayog meet

Chief ministers used the NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting to seek support for infrastructure, semiconductor and development projects, while Andhra Pradesh flagged demographic sustainability

India moving ahead on growth trajectory amid global uncertainty: PM Modi

India continues to move forward on its growth trajectory with confidence and determination, amid global uncertainty and instability, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday. As India progresses towards achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat, the country's collective responsibility becomes even greater, Modi said while chairing the 11th meeting of the Governing Council of NITI Aayog. "The world is passing through a period of uncertainty and instability, yet India continues to move forward on its growth trajectory with confidence and determination," NITI Aayog said in a social media post on X, quoting Modi. The Prime Minister said India has signed free trade agreements with many countries to create new opportunities for growth and exports. "These agreements also present a significant opportunity for our MSMEs, enabling them to prepare for global markets by adhering to international standards and enhancing competitiveness," he added. Modi said India's demographic dividend is a .

World leaders congratulate Modi on becoming India's longest-serving PM

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "Great One", while Russia hailed him as the "doyen of all Indian prime ministers" as world leaders congratulated him on becoming India's longest continuously serving elected representative at the top post. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and former UK PM Rishi Sunak were among prominent leaders who extended their greetings through social media posts. Modi, who was elected to the office in 2014, reached the milestone on Wednesday, with an unbroken tenure of 4,399 days - surpassing India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. Congratulating his "friend", President Trump, in a post on Truth Social, described Prime Minister Modi as "a Great One". "He is a strong, healthy, and wise man, and will have many years of Greatness and Succes

Trump congratulates Modi on becoming India's longest-serving elected PM

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday greeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming India's longest-serving elected prime minister. Modi reached the milestone of becoming India's longest-serving prime minister on Wednesday, with an unbroken tenure of 4,399 days in office, surpassing the record of the first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. "Congratulations to my friend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on becoming India's longest-serving Prime Minister And a Great One he is," Trump said in a post on Truth Social. "He is a strong, healthy, and wise man, and will have many years of Greatness and Success ahead of him," he said.

12 years of NDA in power: PM Narendra Modi says reforms to continue

Prime Minister says reforms are a matter of conviction, not compulsion, as NDA leaders felicitate him for becoming India's longest-serving elected prime minister

India Inc hails PM Modi as he becomes the longest-serving elected PM

Prime Minister Modi achieved the milestone on Wednesday, surpassing the record of India's first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru

PM Modi to chair 11th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog on Thursday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair the 11th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog on Thursday to deliberate on the approach to realise the government's vision of inclusive human development for Viksit Bharat @2047 and translate it into concrete, measurable outcomes for every citizen across the country. This year's Governing Council meeting will bring together chief ministers and lieutenant governors to discuss the 'Inclusive Human Development Framework', anchored around four core pillars--foundational human capital and future-ready skills; productive employment, entrepreneurship and decentralised growth; health, nutrition and wellbeing; and equity and dignity for all, according to an official statement. Measures to promote entrepreneurship, enhance skilling, and create sustainable employment opportunities across the country will also be discussed in the meeting, it added. The discussions will focus on collectively charting an implementation roadmap that leverages key enablers

Union Cabinet applauds PM Modi on becoming longest serving prime minister

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday passed a resolution applauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi for becoming the longest continuously serving elected PM. The Union Cabinet members also gave the prime minister a standing ovation. Modi on Wednesday became the longest continuously serving elected prime minister of India, breaking the record of first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru. On May 26, 2014, Modi took charge as India's prime minister with a landslide victory. He got re-elected with a bigger mandate in 2019 and his second term began on May 30 of the same year. His third consecutive term started on June 9, 2024.

President Murmu congratulates Modi on becoming India's longest serving PM

Vice President C P Radhakrishnan and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday congratulated Narendra Modi for becoming India's longest continuously serving elected prime minister. Modi, who first assumed office on May 26, 2014, has become the longest continuously serving elected prime minister of India after surpassing the previous record of 4,398 uninterrupted days held by the first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. "This historic milestone is not merely a measure of time in office, but a reflection of a transformative era in our national development journey. "Bharat has witnessed remarkable progress under his visionary leadership across every sphere..." Radhakrishnan posted on social media. The vice president said that while Abraham Lincoln liberated millions from the bondage of slavery, Modi has liberated over 25 crore people from the grip of absolute poverty through inclusive development, bringing hope, opportunity, and dignity to millions of families. Equally significant has b

World leaders greet Modi on becoming India's longest-serving elected PM

World Leaders on Wednesday greeted Narendra Modi on becoming India's longest-serving elected prime minister, praising his leadership and dedication to public service. Narendra Modi reached the milestone of becoming India's longest-serving prime minister on Wednesday, with an unbroken tenure of 4,399 days in office, surpassing the record of the first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison congratulated PM Modi and praised him for transforming India's economy. "Warm congratulations to PM @narendramodi on becoming India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister. A true statesman who has transformed India's economy and standing in the world. Proud of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership we built together," Morrison posted on social media on Wednesday. Prime Minister of Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim, praised Modi for his years of dedicated public service and leadership in advancing India's development. "This achievement stands as a testament to his years

'Self-proclaimed milestone': Cong slams PM as he surpasses 'Nehru record'

The Congress on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying he may have passed a "self-proclaimed and dubiously invented" milestone but he is a "millstone" around India's neck, presiding over the "murder of democracy". The opposition party's attack came as Modi became India's longest continuously serving elected prime minister. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said Jawaharlal Nehru became prime minister of India on August 15, 1947 presiding over a stellar Cabinet - the likes of which have rarely been seen in the world. Over the next five years, modern India came into being, he said on X. "Over 560 princely states were integrated peacefully into the Indian Union, the Constitution of India was debated and adopted, zamindari was abolished, reservations for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes were put in place, a number of multipurpose irrigation-cum-power projects were launched, the infrastructure for science and technology capability was established ..

US Senators, business leaders greet Modi on becoming longest-serving PM

US Senator John Cornyn, the co-chair of the Senate India Caucus, has greeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi for becoming the longest-serving elected prime minister and said his tenure has been "nothing short of transformational". On Wednesday, Narendra Modi became India's longest-serving prime minister, with an unbroken tenure of 4,399 days in office, surpassing the record of first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru. "Congratulations to Prime Minister @narendramodi on becoming India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister - 4,399 days of leadership earned through the trust of 1.4 billion people across three democratic mandates," Cornyn, the Republican Senator from Texas, said in a post on X. "From lifting 250 million out of poverty to making India the world's fastest-growing major economy, PM Modi's tenure has been nothing short of transformational. The US-India partnership has never been stronger," Cornyn said. Nehru, who was first elected to the post in 1952, took the oath of office