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Narendra Modi

Narendra Modi

DOB: 17/09/1950

Narendra Modi has been the Prime Minister of India since 2014. He is a Lok Sabha member from the Varanasi constituency of Uttar Pradesh. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won 282 and 303 seats in the 2014 and 2019 Lok Sabha Elections under the leadership of Narendra Modi. In the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections, PM Modi won the Varanasi seat with a margin of 4,79,505 votes. He was polled 6,74,664 votes and defeated Samajwadi Party (SP) candidate Shalini Yadav who got 1,95,159 votes. In the 2014 Lok Sabha Elections, Modi contested on BJP ticket from the constituency for the first time and won the seat. He was polled 5,81,022 votes and defeated Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate Arvind Kejriwal who got 2,09,238 votes. Modi defeated Kejriwal by a margin of 3,71,784 votes. Modi also won the Vadodara seat in 2014 but decided to retain Varanasi. He was the Gujarat Chief Minister from 2001 to 2014. Modi represented Rajkot II constituency in the Gujarat Assembly in 2002 and Maninagar thrice in a row in 2002, 2007 and 2012. He is again contesting from the Varanasi constituency in the Lok Sabha Elections 2024.

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Independence Day 2024

Independence Day 2024: Is it 77th or 78th this year? Here's the answer to your confusion

Lifestyle | Aug 13, 2024, 07:14 AM IST

Clarifying whether this year marks the 77th or 78th celebration of India's Independence Day. Unravel the confusion and get an accurate answer inside.

PM Narendra Modi and Indian athletes Manu Thaker, PR Sreejesh

'Every Indian is proud of them': PM Modi lauds Indian athletes' performance at Paris Olympics 2024

Other Sports | Aug 12, 2024, 06:11 AM IST

India wrapped its campaign with one silver and five bronze medals at the Paris Olympics 2024 but finished 71st after failing to win a gold. Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised and called each medal winner to thank them for making India proud.

EAM S Jaishankar during a crucial meeting with Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu in Male.

India's big promise to Maldives despite turbulent relations: 'Male remains important... '

World | Aug 11, 2024, 10:23 PM IST

Jaishankar wrapped up a significant visit to Male on Sunday. During the visit, he assured the Maldives' top leadership that the country remains a key partner for India in promoting peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indian Ocean region.

Narendra Modi, seeds, farmers

All for farmers: PM Modi releases 109 climate-resilient seed varieties to boost farm production

India | Aug 11, 2024, 07:58 PM IST

During an event, PM Modi unveiled the seeds at three experimental agriculture plots at Delhi's Pusa Campus, where he also interacted with farmers and scientists.

PM Modi to release 109 seeds varieties in delhi, Shivraj Singh Chouhan on release of 109 varieties o

'PM Modi to release 109 varieties of seeds developed by ICAR', says Shivraj Singh Chouhan | VIDEO

India | Aug 10, 2024, 10:25 PM IST

Shivraj Chouhan said that PM Modi has decided that seeds will be released in the field after interacting with farmers. The aim is to ensure that the benefits of science and research directly reach the farmers.

PM Modi on Wayanad landslides, pm modi says Have experienced disaster very closely, Centre stands wi

Wayanad landslides: 'Have experienced disaster closely, Centre stands with Kerala', says PM Modi

India | Aug 11, 2024, 06:16 AM IST

PM Modi said that Centre will stand together with the Kerala government on helping those who lost everything in the disaster. The landlides have claimed the lives of over 300 people so far, while several are still missing.

PM Modi Wayanad Visit

PM Modi to visit landslide-hit Wayanad today: Check full schedule

India | Aug 10, 2024, 10:23 AM IST

During PM Modi's visit to landslide-hit Wayanad, various teams involved in the rescue operation will brief him about the evacuation efforts. Check his full schedule here.

Rahul Gandhi thanks PM Modi, wayanad landslides, rahul gandhi Confident that prime minister will dec

Rahul Gandhi thanks PM Modi: 'Confident that he will declare Wayanad landslides a national disaster'

India | Aug 10, 2024, 06:17 AM IST

Wayanad landslides: The Prime Minister is scheduled to arrive in Kerala's Kannaur at approximately 11:00 am, from where he will undertake an aerial survey of the landslide-affected areas in Wayanad.

Amit Shah

Modi govt forms committee to monitor situation at Indo-Bangladesh border

India | Aug 09, 2024, 03:55 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the Central committee will maintain communication channels with their counterpart authorities in Bangladesh to ensure the safety and security of Indian nationals, Hindus, and other minority communities living there.

PM Modi, Muhammad Yunus, Bangladesh

'Ensuring safety of Hindus': PM Modi extends wishes to Bangladesh’s interim govt head Muhammad Yunus

World | Aug 08, 2024, 11:28 PM IST

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus took oath as the head of Bangladesh’s interim government today after former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled to India.

PM Modi, Bangladesh protests, CCS meeting

PM Modi chairs key meeting over Bangladesh unrest, Jaishankar, NSA Doval, senior ministers attend

India | Aug 06, 2024, 06:07 AM IST

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who resigned on Monday following unprecedented anti-government protests, landed at the Hindon airbase in Ghaziabad as part of her plan to go to London.

Narendra Modi, PM Modi, Article 370

'Watershed moment in nation's history': PM Modi on fifth anniversary of abrogation Article 370

India | Aug 05, 2024, 04:43 PM IST

In a historic decision, the Modi government in its second tenure abrogated Article 370 of the Constitution on August 5, 2019.

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh with PM Modi in New Delhi

PM Modi's BIG message to China on Indo-Pacific, says we support development, not 'expansionism'

World | Aug 01, 2024, 07:20 PM IST

India and Vietnam finalised a new action plan to enhance their strategic relations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised a commitment to a free and rules-based Indo-Pacific, affirming India's stance in favour of development rather than "expansionism".

PM Modi, Anurag Thakur

'Must hear': PM Modi heaps praise on Anurag Thakur's Lok Sabha speech

India | Jul 31, 2024, 10:44 AM IST

BJP MP Anurag Thakur's caste-related comment about Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in the Lok Sabha triggered a heated argument between the former Union Minister and the Leader of the Opposition.

Narendra Modi, Union Budget 2024, Budget 2024

India will soon be third largest economy: PM Modi tells Industry leaders in post-budget conference

India | Jul 30, 2024, 02:30 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a post-budget conference today in the national capital at noon. The event was attended by over 1,000 participants from the industry, government, the diplomatic community.

Indian killed in Russia Ukraine war

Indian man 'sent by Russian Army to fight against Ukraine' dies, family seeks PM Modi's help

World | Jul 29, 2024, 01:39 PM IST

Ravi Moun travelled to Russia on January 13 for a transportation job, but his brother claims he was instead recruited into the military. On July 21, Ajay Moun contacted the embassy to seek information about his brother's whereabouts.

PM Narendra Modi with Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu after oath-taking ceremony in New Delhi.

'Thank you, India for...', says pro-China Maldivian President Muizzu in a rare gesture | KNOW WHY

World | Jul 28, 2024, 01:50 PM IST

The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) informed local media that medical evacuation services have resumed via Dornier flights and helicopters, now operated by a civilian crew sent from India.

NITI Aayog meeting, PM Modi chairs ninth Governing Council Meet, niti aayog meeting in Delhi, Viksit

'States can play active role to achieve Viksit Bharat@2047 ambition': PM Modi at NITI Aayog meet

India | Jul 27, 2024, 01:57 PM IST

NITI Aayog meeting: The council, the apex body of NITI Aayog, includes all state chief ministers, lieutenant governors of Union Territories, and several Union ministers. Modi is the chairman of NITI Aayog.

Moidams

'Moidams' of Assam added to UNESCO world heritage list, PM Modi calls it a major pride for India

Travel | Jul 26, 2024, 03:54 PM IST

Assam's unique mound-burial system, Moidams, is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This historic recognition highlights India's rich cultural heritage and boosts Assam's tourism. PM Modi hails it as a major pride for India.

PM Modi and Abhinav Bindra.

PM Narendra Modi congratulates shooting legend Abhinav Bindra for getting awarded with Olympic Order

Other Sports | Jul 24, 2024, 11:25 PM IST

Abhinav Bindra was awarded the Olympic Order by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Bindra was honoured with the Award for his outstanding work in the Olympic movement. Bindra won the Gold medal in the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.

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