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Who is Narendra Modi?

Narendra Modi

About Narendra Modi

Who is Narendra Modi?

Narendra Modi is the current Prime Minister of India. He represents Varanasi constituency in the Lok Sabha. He is a prominent leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He assumed office as Prime Minister for his third term on June 9, 2024 after securing a decisive mandate in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
 
PM Modi also holds charge of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, the Department of Atomic Energy, the Department of Space, all important policy issues, and all other portfolios not allocated to any other minister.
 
Early life
Born in Gujarat's Vadnagar in 1950, Modi is said to have
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Rahul Gandhi accuses EC of rigging 2024 polls, says poll system is 'dead'

Rahul Gandhi accuses the Election Commission of aiding BJP, says Congress has 100 per cent proof

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Updated On : 02 Aug 2025 | 3:06 PM IST

Brahmos will be manufactured in Lucknow: PM Modi hails indigenous weapons

Addressing a public meeting in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi, PM Modi commended India's air defence system, which countered Pakistani drones and missiles during the military operation

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Updated On : 02 Aug 2025 | 2:52 PM IST

PM Modi launches development projects worth ₹2,200 crore in Varanasi

Coming just ahead of Rakshabandhan and in the auspicious month of Shravan, the visit is expected to provide a significant developmental boost to the Purvanchal region

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Updated On : 02 Aug 2025 | 1:29 PM IST

'Why so touchy?': SC to BJP leader on Tharoor's 2018 'scorpion' remark

The Supreme Court questioned the BJP leader's defamation case against Shashi Tharoor, noting that public figures must have 'thick skin' and urging closure of the matter

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Updated On : 01 Aug 2025 | 3:30 PM IST

PM Modi invites public suggestions for his 12th Independence Day speech

PM Modi urged people to share their thoughts on open forums on MyGov and the NaMo App

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Updated On : 01 Aug 2025 | 11:09 AM IST

PM Modi to transfer ₹20,500 cr to accounts of 9.7 cr farmers in Varanasi

Uttar Pradesh alone will see more than 23 mn farmers receive ₹4,600 crore, including Rs 48 crore to 221,000 farmers in Varanasi

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Updated On : 01 Aug 2025 | 12:04 AM IST

PM Modi to launch projects worth around ₹2,200 cr in Varanasi on Aug 3

A statement said the projects cater to several sectors, including infrastructure, education, healthcare, tourism, urban development and cultural heritage

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Updated On : 31 Jul 2025 | 8:44 PM IST
Updated On : 31 Jul 2025 | 5:41 PM IST

PM Modi lauds Amit Shah's phenomenal speech on Operation Sindoor in RS

In posts on X, PM Modi praised External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's exceptional speech as well

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Updated On : 31 Jul 2025 | 10:43 AM IST

Trump announces 25% tariffs: PM, ministers in huddle; Oppn seeks response

Opposition parties said they would demand a statement from the government in Parliament on the impact of the US tariffs on India

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Updated On : 30 Jul 2025 | 11:26 PM IST

All 'taarif', no gain: Congress mocks PM Modi as Trump slaps 25% tariff

Congress criticises PM Modi after Trump imposes 25% tariff on Indian imports, saying the 'Howdy Modi' friendship has brought no real benefits

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Updated On : 30 Jul 2025 | 8:21 PM IST

Centre sanctions ₹821 crore as special assistance to Delhi: CM Gupta

The chief minister said that 66 per cent of the sanctioned amount has been released as the first instalment, enabling immediate commencement of key projects

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Updated On : 30 Jul 2025 | 7:47 PM IST

PM Oli to raise trade issues with India during upcoming New Delhi visit

The government is committed to resolving the trade-related issues with the two neighbouring countries, India and China, as they are Nepal's first market, Bhandari said

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Updated On : 29 Jul 2025 | 11:13 PM IST

PM Modi denies foreign pressure to stop Operation Sindoor offensive

Coincidentally, the PM opened and ended his speech by saying that he has put forth "Bharat's perspective" on Operation Sindoor

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Updated On : 29 Jul 2025 | 10:11 PM IST

Operation Sindoor proved nuclear blackmail won't work anymore: PM Modi

Speaking in Lok Sabha, PM Modi said Operation Sindoor proved that nuclear blackmailing won't work, and hailed the armed forces for destroying terror headquarters

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Updated On : 29 Jul 2025 | 7:32 PM IST

Parliament Highlights: Op Sindoor showed India knows how to protect its sovereignty, says Rajnath

Parliament Monsoon Session Highlights: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to open discussion on Operation Sindoor in Rajya Sabha today. Follow live updates on the debate and proceedings here

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Updated On : 29 Jul 2025 | 6:17 PM IST

PM Modi, Amit Shah to address Lok Sabha on Operation Sindoor today

The Lok Sabha on Monday afternoon began discussion on India's strong, successful and decisive Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam

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Updated On : 29 Jul 2025 | 7:51 AM IST

Parliament Highlights: Retaliation by Army forced Pakistan to bow down, says Rajnath Singh

Monsoon Session Highlights: Top leaders from NDA and INDIA bloc to face off in Parliament over Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor. Follow live updates on the debate and proceedings here

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Updated On : 28 Jul 2025 | 11:16 PM IST

NEP making contribution to holistic development of students: PM Modi

The prime minister noted that in Amrit Kaal, India is rapidly moving towards the creation of a grand and developed country

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Updated On : 28 Jul 2025 | 10:45 PM IST

Back in the sun: Patient and constructive diplomacy pays off in Maldives

As the recent reset with Sri Lanka has demonstrated, mature responses to geopolitical pressures can be as effective as the exercise of hard power

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Updated On : 28 Jul 2025 | 10:26 PM IST