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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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PM Modi chaired a meeting of NDA Chief Ministers in Chandigarh.

PM Modi attends NDA Chief Ministers’ council meeting: 'Discussed ways to improve people’s lives'

India | Oct 17, 2024, 09:31 PM IST

Taking to social media X, PM Modi said that the NDA alliance is committed to furthering national progress and empowering the poor and the downtrodden.

Canada PM Justin Trudeau with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G20 Summi

What did PM Modi tell Justin Trudeau at G20 Summit when he briefed him about Nijjar's killing? READ

World | Oct 17, 2024, 12:10 PM IST

Trudeau stated that Prime Minister Modi gave the "usual" reply, expressing a desire to see outspoken critics of the Indian government in Canada arrested.

Canada PM Justin Trudeau

Trudeau's BIG admission: Had 'no hard proof' of Indian agents involved in Nijjar's killing

World | Oct 17, 2024, 06:53 AM IST

Trudeau said the Indian side asked for evidence "and our response was, well, it's within your security agencies." But the Indian side insisted on the evidence. "And at that point, it was primarily intelligence, not hard evidentiary proof," said Trudeau.

Haryana, Haryana polls, Nayab Singh Saini, PM Modi, oath

Nayab Singh Saini to take oath as Haryana CM today, PM Modi to attend swearing-in ceremony

Oct 17, 2024, 06:17 AM IST

Earlier today, Nayab Singh Saini was unanimously elected as leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Legislature Party. In recently concluded Haryana assembly elections, BJP defied exit polls and won 49 seats, its ever-best tally in Haryana.

PM Modi, National maritime heritage complex

National Maritime Heritage Complex will help our understanding of civilisational history: PM Modi

India | Oct 15, 2024, 05:27 PM IST

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 9 approved the development of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal in Gujarat. The project will be completed in two phases.

Shashi Tharoor, PM Modi, Supreme Court,

SC extends stay on defamation proceedings against Shashi Tharoor over 'scorpion' remark against PM

India | Oct 14, 2024, 03:38 PM IST

Shashi Tharoor had sought setting aside the trial court's April 27, 2019, order summoning him as an accused in the criminal defamation complaint.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Laos

Canada's Justin Trudeau says met PM Modi in Laos, sources say 'no substantive discussion'

World | Oct 11, 2024, 07:51 PM IST

Trudeau described the meeting as a "brief exchange" when the two leaders met during the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Vientiane, Laos held on Thursday.

PM Modi's gifts to his counterpart in Laos

PM Modi showcases India's rich culture in Laos, presents his counterparts with state-of-art gifts

World | Oct 11, 2024, 04:52 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented gifts to the world leaders which reflected India's rich culture and diversity comprising of traditional crafts manifested in the ubiquitous household products crafted with ingenuity from the local area.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi at ASEAN-India Summit

PM Modi announces 10-point strategy to boost India-ASEAN comprehensive partnership | DETAILS

World | Oct 11, 2024, 01:10 PM IST

PM Modi emphasised his belief that the 21st century is the 'Asian Century,' marking a pivotal time for India and ASEAN nations. He highlighted that trade between India and ASEAN has doubled to over USD 130 billion in the last decade.

PM Narendra Modi

'Else, ready for World War III': Global Summit urges PM Modi to intensify efforts to end conflicts

World | Oct 11, 2024, 12:41 PM IST

A resolution passed at the conference urged PM Modi to escalate his efforts, warning that failure to do so could lead the world into a third world war, potentially resulting in countless lives lost and causing irreversible harm to economies and the environment.

crown gifted by PM Modi to Jeshoreshwari Kali Temple

'Investigate and recover': India's strong message to Bangladesh over theft of PM Modi-gifted crown

World | Oct 11, 2024, 11:58 AM IST

PM Modi visited the Jeshoreshwari Temple on March 27, 2021, during his trip to Bangladesh. The theft occurred on Thursday between 2.00 pm and 2.30 pm, after Temple Priest Dilip Mukherjee left following the day's worship.

Minister Narendra Modi at the ASEAN Summit in Vientiane

PM Modi's stern message at ASEAN Summit, says terrorism serious challenge to global peace

World | Oct 12, 2024, 04:49 PM IST

At the ASEAN Summit in Vientiane, PM Modi stressed the importance of dialogue and diplomacy, asserting that these should take precedence in resolving disputes.

PM Modi arrives in Vientiane

PM Modi gets red carpet welcome in Laos, Indian diaspora greets him with full enthusiasm | WATCH

World | Oct 10, 2024, 01:27 PM IST

Upon his arrival, PM Modi was welcomed by Lao officials and expressed his enthusiasm for engaging in discussions on key issues affecting the region, including trade, security, and climate change.

PM Modi to embark on two-day visit to Laos shortly

PM Modi departs for Laos's Vientiane to attend ASEAN-India, East Asia summits | DETAILS

India | Oct 10, 2024, 08:34 AM IST

Laos is the current chair of ASEAN and will be hosting the ASEAN-India Summit and the East Asia Summit. PM Modi is expected to review the progress of India-ASEAN relations and chart the future direction of cooperation.

PM Garib Kalyan Yojana extended till Dec 2028.

PM Garib Kalyan Yojana: Centre extends supply of free fortified rice, other schemes till December 20

India | Oct 09, 2024, 04:00 PM IST

The rice fortification initiative will continue as a central sector initiative with 100% funding by the Centre as part of PMGKAY (Food Subsidy), thus providing a unified institutional mechanism for implementation.

Haryana, Haryana polls, BJP, Haryana  election results

Strong campaigning to hold on booths, how BJP turned tables in Haryana? Know 5 reasons for victory

Oct 09, 2024, 06:26 AM IST

Haryana Assembly Election Result 2024: Despite all exit polls predicting a defeat for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Haryana, the party has successfully turned the tables, securing an absolute majority in the assembly elections.

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu with PM Modi

PM Modi to visit Maldives next year, dates to be announced soon: Foreign Secretary Misri

World | Oct 08, 2024, 08:04 AM IST

The Maldivian President extended an invitation to the Prime Minister Modi to visit Maldives on a State visit next year. According to MEA, the Prime Minister accepted the invitation and "the dates for the visit will worked out through diplomatic channels".

RBI, Maldives Monetary Authority sign currency swap pact.

RBI, Maldives Monetary Authority sign currency swap pact to strengthen cooperation

Business | Oct 07, 2024, 09:04 PM IST

As part of the agreement, the MMA is eligible for financing support from the RBI amounting to $400 million under the US Dollar/Euro Swap Window and Rs 30 billion (Rs 3,000 crore) under the INR Swap Window. The RBI added that the agreement would be valid till June 18, 2027.

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu with his wife at Rajghat

'Will welcome more Indian tourists': Muizzu's desperate call to revive economy after Lakshadweep row

World | Oct 07, 2024, 05:32 PM IST

Muizzu mentioned that India is one of their largest source markets for tourism and expressed hope to welcome more Indian tourists to the Maldives.

PM Modi, Champai Soren, Jharkhand

PM Modi dials former Jharkhand CM Champai Soren, enquires about his health

India | Oct 07, 2024, 04:18 PM IST

Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren was hospitalised following complications related to his blood sugar on Saturday.

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