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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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World | Mar 17, 2024, 04:57 PM IST

he pro-China Maldivian leader's remarks came days after the first batch of Indian military personnel operating a helicopter gifted by India left the island nation after Muizzu stepped up his anti-India rhetoric.

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'No corrupt person will escape', says PM Modi day after K Kavitha's arrest by ED in Telangana

Mar 16, 2024, 01:22 PM IST

PM Modi said when I came to Telangana during the state elections, I noticed how angry people were at BRS. Yesterday, after seeing the huge crowd, I was certain that Telangana has decided for Modi 3.0.

Madras High Court allows PM Modi's roadshow in Coimbatore

Madras High Court allows PM Modi's roadshow in Coimbatore after police denies permission

Mar 15, 2024, 08:59 PM IST

Madras High Court Justice N Anand Venkatesh ordered the Coimbatore Police to make arrangements for the roadshow.

Kanyakumari

Planning a vacation to Kanyakumari? 5 must-visit places in Cape Comorin

Travel | Mar 15, 2024, 03:04 PM IST

Kanyakumari offers a captivating experience for travellers with diverse interests. Besides these must-visit places, explore the local markets for traditional handicrafts, indulge in delicious South Indian cuisine, and soak in the spiritual aura of the town.

Sufi singer Hans Raj Hans

BJP announces 2 more Delhi candidates, drops all MPs except Manoj Tiwari | Check full list

Mar 13, 2024, 08:49 PM IST

Those dropped on the first list included ex-Union health minister Harsh Vardhan (Chandni Chowk), Union minister Meenakshi Lekhi (New Delhi), former Delhi CM Sahib Singh Verma’s son Parvesh Verma (West Delhi), and Ramesh Bidhuri (South Delhi).

PM Modi to launch 'PM-SURAJ' portal, address scheme beneficiaries from disadvantaged sections

PM Modi launches 'PM-SURAJ' portal, addresses scheme beneficiaries from disadvantaged sections

India | Mar 13, 2024, 04:30 PM IST

The Prime Minister interacted with beneficiaries of various government schemes from disadvantaged groups, including Scheduled Castes, backward classes, and sanitation workers.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin

'China supports Maldives in safeguarding sovereignty': Beijing reacts as Indian troops leave Male

World | Mar 12, 2024, 05:05 PM IST

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said he was not aware of the specifics but added Beijing supports Maldives in safeguarding its sovereignty and working with other countries on the basis of equality".

PM Modi, DRDO scientists, Agni-5 ICBM flight test

PM Modi praises DRDO scientists for Agni-5 ICBM flight test: All you need to know

Mar 11, 2024, 07:21 PM IST

While the Agni-5 missile is a potent ingredient in defence preparedness as it puts India in the select league of nations with ICBM capability, the development of MIRV technology - where the payload contains several warheads, each capable of being aimed to hit a different target.

Wang Wenbin, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson

'India has no right...': China after PM Modi inaugurates Sela Tunnel connecting Assam to Arunachal

World | Mar 11, 2024, 07:05 PM IST

China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin criticised Modi’s visit and rejected India’s claim over the region at a daily news briefing in Beijing.

PM Narendra Modi

PM Modi makes historic announcement, declares successful flight test of Agni-5 missile

India | Mar 11, 2024, 06:28 PM IST

The missile can bring almost the entire Asia including the northernmost part of China as well as some regions in Europe under its striking range.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomes Russian President Vladimir Putin

'India's PM Narendra Modi, China's Xi Jinping helped avert nuclear crisis in Ukraine in 2022: Report

World | Mar 11, 2024, 12:05 PM IST

Regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict, India has always condemned civilian killings and called for a peaceful resolution to the conflict. In a major statement, PM Modi told President Putin that "this is not the era of war".

PM Modi participates in 'Sashakt Nari-Viksit Bharat' programme in Delhi.

PM Modi participates in 'Sashakt Nari-Viksit Bharat' programme in Delhi | WATCH

India | Mar 11, 2024, 11:19 AM IST

Prime Minister also disbursed around Rs 8,000 crore Bank loans to Self Help Groups (SHGs) at subsidised interest rates through Bank Linkage Camps set up by Banks in each district. In addition, he will also disburse about Rs 2,000 crore Capitalization Support Fund to SHGs.

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Pakistan seeks India's help in tracing bodies of 14 boat capsize victims

World | Mar 10, 2024, 03:28 PM IST

At least 45 fishermen belonging to Ibrahim Hyderi-- a fishing village in the Malir District of Karachi-- had gone fishing but their boat capsized at Hijamkro Creek near Keti Bandar in Thatta on March 5 at around 3:00 am.

PM Modi, Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi, UP, Lok Sabha polls 2024

PM's mega roadshow, visit to Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi ahead of Lok Sabha polls | Watch

Mar 10, 2024, 12:08 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be contesting the upcoming Lok Sabha elections from Varanasi for the third time. He first fought election from this seat in 2014, second time in 2019. His visit to the constituency has come just weeks before Lok Sabha polls.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah

Only objective of Sonia Gandhi is to make Rahul Gandhi the Prime Minister: Amit Shah slams Congress

Mar 09, 2024, 05:15 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah was in Bihar on Saturday to inaugurate the memorial of a veteran BJP leader Kailashpati Mishra and addressed a public meeting of the party's OBC Morcha.

Lachit Borphukan

Lachit Borphukan's statue unveiled in Assam | 5 interesting facts to know about him

India | Mar 09, 2024, 03:39 PM IST

A new statue honours Lachit Borphukan, Assam's legendary general. Known for his strategic brilliance in the Battle of Saraighat as his bravery continues to inspire generations.

PM Modi in Assam, PM Modi visits Kaziranga National Park, PM unveils Lachit Borphukan 84 feet statue

PM Modi inaugurates world's longest twin-lane Sela Tunnel, other projects in Arunachal Pradesh

India | Mar 09, 2024, 12:07 PM IST

PM Modi in Assam: PM Narendra Modi arrived in Assam on Friday (March 8) on a two-day visit, during which he will inaugurate and lay the foundation of projects worth Rs 18,000 crore. Modi landed at Salonibari airport in Tezpur, where he was welcomed by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

National Creators Award: PM Modi shares interesting anecdote of train journey in his childhood days.

National Creators Award: PM shares interesting story of train journey from childhood days | WATCH

India | Mar 08, 2024, 05:14 PM IST

While interacting with a creator, Prime Minister Modi recounted an interesting incident from his early days. He shared a childhood experience wherein he discussed his approach when faced with the challenge of finding a seat on a train journey.

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National Creators Award: Blogger Kamiya Jani, singer Maithili Thakur, Jaya Kishori feature in list

Mar 08, 2024, 01:15 PM IST

National Creators Award 2024: This award is an effort to recognise the excellence and impact across domains, including storytelling, social change advocacy, environmental sustainability, education, and gaming.

PM Modi (R) with Shehbaz Sharif (L)

'Thank you Narendra Modi for...': Pakistan's Shehbaz Sharif on PM's congratulatory message

World | Mar 07, 2024, 09:18 PM IST

Shehbaz Sharif's reply on social media came a day after PM Modi extended greetings to Sharif on being elected as Pakistan's PM.

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