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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 with chess team

PM Modi meets Indian teams after their golden success at Chess Olympiad 2024 | WATCH

Other Sports | Sep 25, 2024, 08:29 PM IST

India's men's and women's chess team ended their long wait for the maiden gold at the Olympiad with a dominant performance in Budapest. Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited and interacted with both teams upon their arrival in India on Wednesday.

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'Haryana found place among top states in agriculture sector under BJP govt': PM Modi in Gohana

Sep 25, 2024, 01:46 PM IST

Haryana Assembly Elections 2024: The rally of PM Modi is seen as a crucial political platform as 18 Assembly constituencies falling under the Sonipat and Rohtak Lok Sabha constituencies and four assembly constituencies of the Panipat district will be covered.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy with PM Modi in New York

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy calls his bilateral meeting with PM Modi in New York a 'very good' one

World | Sep 24, 2024, 11:09 PM IST

During the meeting, Zelenskyy appreciated India's attention to the conflict in Ukraine and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his efforts in finding a way out of it.

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New Rs 10,900 crore PM e-drive scheme to boost EV adoption nationwide

Technology | Sep 24, 2024, 08:37 PM IST

PM E-Drive scheme marks a significant step up for India's EV ecosystem. As the government addresses infrastructure and incentivizes new categories like e-ambulances, the industry is hopeful that these initiatives will lead to higher EV adoption and sustainable growth.

Chief Adviser to Bangladesh's interim government, Muhammad Yunus

Bangladesh govt chief Yunus evades questions from Indian media in New York | Video goes viral

World | Sep 24, 2024, 05:33 PM IST

Mohammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of the Interim Government of Bangladesh, sidestepped questions from Indian media at a New York hotel on Monday night. A video from ANI shows Yunus avoiding inquiries from a group of Indian journalists covering Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US.

Indian diaspora set to welcome Prime Minister Modi at New York's Nassau Coliseum

'Modi & US' LIVE: Indian diaspora set to welcome Prime Minister shortly in New York's grand stadium

World | Sep 22, 2024, 08:23 PM IST

Indian Community members started gathering about five hours before the event, with artists from different groups preparing to showcase traditional music. The event will commence shortly.

Indian community members were seen practising their dance routines as the geared up for the big show

VIDEO: Indian diaspora gears up with dhol-tasha, colourful folk dances ahead of PM Modi's event

World | Sep 22, 2024, 07:32 PM IST

The enthusiasm to catch a glimpse of the PM saw a line of people queuing up about five hours before the event, with artists from different groups playing their traditional music to welcome the Prime Minister. PM Modi is set to address the "Modi and US" programme around noon local time in New York.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with US President Joe Biden

'Who's next?': Embarrassing moment for Biden as he freezes before introducing PM Modi | WATCH

World | Sep 22, 2024, 05:35 PM IST

After discussing the Cancer Moonshot initiative, the US President was set to introduce PM Modi on stage. However, he fumbled and appeared visibly confused about what to do next.

QUAD leaders

India in talks for resolution of Russia-Ukraine war, Bangladesh issue figured during Quad: Misri

World | Sep 22, 2024, 05:04 PM IST

US President Joe Biden commended Prime Minister Narendra Modi's historic visit to Ukraine last month and his message of peace as the two leaders held wide-ranging talks that figured pressing global challenges, including the situation in the war-ravaged country.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with President Joe Biden

'Jab dil ke darwaze khul jaate hain, to...': PM Modi to outgoing President Biden in emotional speech

World | Sep 22, 2024, 04:47 PM IST

"The fact that the doors of your heart have been opened to us has been known for a long time,” Prime Minister Narendra told outgoing President Joe Biden during his farewell speech.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with US President Joe Biden in US

From procurement of drones to semiconductor plant in Kolkata, key moments of Biden-PM Modi meet

World | Sep 22, 2024, 03:29 PM IST

In the talks, PM Modi and Biden welcomed the teaming of Liquid Robotics and Sagar Defence Engineering for the co-development and co-production of unmanned surface vehicle systems that will strengthen undersea and maritime domain awareness.

Arvind Kejriwal, Arvind Kejriwal poses five questions to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, Arvind Kejriwal la

Arvind Kejriwal poses five questions to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, lashes out at PM Modi | VIDEO

Sep 22, 2024, 02:32 PM IST

The former chief minister Kejriwal also said that he resigned because he was hurt by the corruption allegations against him and added that he had only earned respect, not money, during the past 10 years.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with US President Joe Biden

PM Modi's special gifts to Biden, US First Lady: 'Delhi-Delaware' train model, pashmina shawl | PICS

World | Sep 22, 2024, 01:10 PM IST

PM Modi participated in the Quad Summit with the US President and Prime Ministers of Japan and Australia on Saturday. He also held bilateral meetings with them.

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US returns 297 'illegally trafficked' Indian antiquities to India during PM Modi's visit

World | Sep 23, 2024, 08:06 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his gratitude to US President Joe Biden for the return of 297 antiquities that were trafficked from India.

The new Vande Bharat Express runs between Delhi and

India’s first 20-coach Vande Bharat Express begins operation: Check schedule, route, ticket fare

Business | Sep 20, 2024, 10:49 PM IST

With this Vande Bharat Express train's operation, passengers between New Delhi and Varanasi can now choose a faster commute between the two cities.

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'India's target is to regain lost glory of our textiles sector': PM Modi in Maharashtra | TOP QUOTES

Sep 20, 2024, 02:06 PM IST

PM Modi in Maharashtra: PM said that in a year, 20 lakh people from 18 professions linked to the Vishwakarma scheme, 8 lakh craftsmen and artisans got skill training.

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PM Modi decided that Naxal violence, ideology to be wiped out from India: Amit Shah

India | Sep 20, 2024, 12:18 PM IST

The Union home minister Amit Shah said security forces have achieved significant success in their operations against Maoists as the problem is now confined to just four districts of Chhattisgarh.

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PM Modi attends 'Vishwakarma Programme', lays textile park foundation in Maharashtra's Wardha

Sep 20, 2024, 01:43 PM IST

PM Modi in Maharashtra: PM also launched 'Acharya Chanakya Skill Development Center' scheme on Friday. Around 1,50,000 youths across the state will receive free skill development training each year with this scheme.

Quad meeting in Japan, 2023

PM Modi's US visit: Ukraine and Gaza conflicts on top agenda during QUAD Summit | Full schedule

World | Sep 19, 2024, 11:49 PM IST

The prime minister's first destination will be Wilmington, the hometown of Biden where he will join the US president, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida at the Quad summit on September 21. Modi will hold separate bilateral talks with the trio.

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif

Pakistan urges India to honour provisions of Indus Water Treaty a day after New Delhi issues notice

World | Sep 19, 2024, 06:24 PM IST

Baloch pointed out that the two countries have a mechanism of Indus Water Commissioners and all issues about the treaty can be discussed in it. She also said that any measures to address concerns about the treaty must be taken within the agreement's provisions.

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