Indian PM Narendra Modi

PM Narendra Modi to address rally in West Bengal, Assam today

PM Modi is set to address a rally on Saturday (March 20) in West Bengal’s Kharagpur. The prime minister is going to hold the public rally as a part of BJP’s campaign in the poll-bound state. 

Mar 20, 2021, 06:37 AM IST

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin to arrive in India on 3-day visit today

US Defence Secretary Lloyd J Austin III is scheduled to arrive in New Delhi on Friday (March 19) on a three-day visit to India. Austin is set to meet Defence Minister Rajnath Singh during the visit.

Mar 19, 2021, 10:46 AM IST

Breaking: India reports 39,726 new COVID-19 cases, biggest single-day spike in three months

India reported a massive surge of nearly 40,000 COVID-19 infections in the last 24 hours. Country recorded the highest single-day spike since November 29 on Friday (March 19) as per the government data. 

Mar 19, 2021, 10:18 AM IST

Time for India, Pakistan to bury the past and move forward, says Army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa

Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa said on Thursday that it was time for India and Pakistan to "bury the past and move forward" as peace between the two neighbours would help to "unlock" the potential of South and Central Asia.

Mar 19, 2021, 07:12 AM IST

BJP will build 'Sonar Bangla' to achieve dreams of Gurudev and Netaji: PM Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a public rally in West Bengal’s Purulia on Thursday (March 18) as a part of BJP’s campaign in the poll-bound state. 

Mar 18, 2021, 13:12 PM IST

BJP has policy, leadership, good intentions, Congress has none, says PM Modi in Assam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed public rallies in West Bengal’s Bhangra (Purulia) and Assam’s Karimganj on Thursday (March 18). The prime minister held the public rallies as a part of BJP’s campaign in the two poll-bound states.

Mar 18, 2021, 10:29 AM IST

Ten inmates test positive for COVID-19 at Kanpur jail in Uttar Pradesh

The Kanpur jail authorities on Thursday (March 18) revealed that at least 10 prisoners have tested positive for COVID-19 in the jail. 

Mar 18, 2021, 08:06 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi to address rallies in West Bengal, Assam today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address public rallies in West Bengal’s Bhangra (Purulia) and Assam’s Karimganj on Thursday (March 18). The prime minister is going to hold the public rallies as a part of BJP’s campaign in the two poll-bound states.

Mar 18, 2021, 06:51 AM IST

India-US ties going much deeper, reflected in PM Modi-Biden equation, says India's US Ambassador

Following first-ever Quad virtual summit, Indian Ambassador to the United States Taranjit Singh Sandhu emphasised that the relations between New Delhi and Washington is going "much deeper". 

Mar 15, 2021, 09:46 AM IST

‘It went very well’, says US president Joe Biden after meeting India, Japan, Australia at first-ever Quad summit

US President Joe Biden on Sunday said that the Quad virtual summit, which was attended by the leaders of India, Japan, US and Australia, went very well.

Mar 15, 2021, 06:42 AM IST

Striving to ensure that Indo-Pacific is accessible and governed by international law: Quad leaders pen joint op-ed

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, United States president Joe Biden, Australian prime minister Scott Morrison and Japanese prime minister Yoshihide Suga  jointly-authored opinion article for The Washington Post. 

Mar 14, 2021, 14:46 PM IST

India to organise 'Concert for Bangladesh' after 50 years with Dhani Harrison and Anoushka Shankar

India will be organizing the famous "Concert for Bangladesh" yet again later this year as Bangladesh celebrates the 50th year of its anniversary. 

Mar 14, 2021, 11:54 AM IST

From Assam’s 'gamucha' to West Bengal’s jute folder: PM Narendra Modi buys products from women entrepreneurs to honour 'Nari Shakti'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (March 8) hailed the invincible spirit of women as the world celebrated International Women's Day and said it is the government’s honour to work towards further empowering women in the country.

Mar 08, 2021, 15:04 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi leads by example, says Health Minister Harsh Vardhan, urges opposition to support vaccination drive

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has led by example as he took the first jab of COVID-19 vaccine on Monday (March 1), the day when the vaccination of people above 60 years began, said Union Health and Family Minister Harsh Vardhan. 

Mar 01, 2021, 17:21 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi to address nation on Mann Ki Baat at 11 am on Sunday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be hosting his monthly 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday (February 28) at 11 am. This will be the 73rd episode of Modi’s monthly radio programme. The programme is scheduled to come a day ahead of the annuncement of Union Budget for 2021-22.

Feb 27, 2021, 22:21 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Khelo India Winter Games, says will make J&K winter sports hub

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (February 26) inaugurated the second Khelo India Winter Games in Gulmarg and said that the event is a step towards making Jammu and Kashmir a hub of winter sports. Athletes from 27 states and Union Territories are competing in the Games which will conclude on March 2.

Feb 26, 2021, 23:37 PM IST

WHO Director praises PM Narendra Modi for promoting vaccine equity around the globe

India’s vaccine distribution drive is expected to reach over 60 nations. Not just neighbouring countries like Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan and others, Indian government has also sent vaccines to countries in the far west including West Asia, Africa and Latin America.

Feb 25, 2021, 23:12 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi wins British Herald reader’s poll for world’s most powerful person 2019

PM Modi won the Reader's poll with 30.9% of the vote.

Jun 21, 2019, 13:34 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi reveals what keeps him stress-free despite hectic work schedule

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is known to be workaholic and a hard task master among his peers and critics. He reportedly works for nearly 18 hours a day, sleeps on planes rather than 5 star hotels during long-haul flights abroad so that he can "save time" and keeps himself updated.

Apr 13, 2017, 11:05 AM IST

MP floods: 15 killed, water level gradually decreasing, says Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan said that at least 15 people have lost their lives so far in the flash floods.

Jul 10, 2016, 13:41 PM IST