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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 the-then US President Donald Trump

Will PM Modi meet Trump during his upcoming visit to US? External Affairs Ministry clarifies

World | Sep 19, 2024, 05:25 PM IST

Foreign Secretary of India, Vikram Misri did not confirm any potential meeting of PM Modi with Trump but said, "There are many meetings with the Prime Minister right now which we are trying to fix. Right now, I will not be able to tell you about any specific meeting".

EAM S Jaishankar

Ukraine's Foreign Minister speaks to Jaishankar amid speculations over PM Modi-Zelenskyy meeting

World | Sep 19, 2024, 05:09 PM IST

Notably, the telephone conversation between both leaders came before PM Modi's scheduled trip to the United States, where he will be meeting the QUAD leaders, including US President Joe Biden on September 21.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Vote for BJP to end politics of three dynasties of Congress, NC and PDP: PM Modi in Katra

Sep 19, 2024, 04:27 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally in Katra is his second public event in election-bound Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. A few hours ago, the prime minister addressed an election rally in support of BJP candidates at the Sher-e-Kashmir Stadium in Srinagar.

Jammu and Kashmir, J-K elections, JK assembly poll, PM Modi, pheran

'The Farmer’s Pheran': A heartwarming tale of gift from Kashmir that touched PM Modi’s heart

Sep 19, 2024, 01:17 PM IST

The 'pheran' that PM Modi wore during his visit to Srinagar was gifted to him by a Kashmiri farmer. Notably, pheran is a kind of Kashmiri traditional dress.

JP Nadda, Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, PM Modi

Nadda responds to Kharge's letter to PM over Rahul Gandhi: 'Attempt to polish your failed product'

India | Sep 19, 2024, 10:32 AM IST

On Tuesday, Kharge wrote to PM Modi expressing his concern and disappointment over remarks made against Rahul Gandhi.

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India to have its own Bharatiya Antariksha Station: List of active and future space stations

Sep 18, 2024, 10:24 PM IST

It should be noted that the Gaganyaan Programme has been revised to include the development of precursor missions for the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS) and accommodate one additional uncrewed mission, along with extra hardware requirements.

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One Nation, One Election to Chandrayaan 4: List of key decisions taken by Modi cabinet today

India | Sep 18, 2024, 07:34 PM IST

The cabinet on Wednesday accepted a high-level panel's recommendations for holding simultaneous polls for the Lok Sabha, state assemblies and local bodies in a phased manner after a countrywide consensus-building exercise.

'One Nation One Election' ensures ease and convenience to voters.

One Nation, One Election: Why is Centre planning to implement it, what are its benefits? | Explained

Sep 18, 2024, 04:59 PM IST

On why the Centre plans to implement 'One Nation, One Election', the Kovind-led high-level committee in its report stated that frequent elections create an atmosphere of uncertainty and impact policy decisions.

One Nation, One Election President Droupadi Murmu Ram Nath Kovind

What is 'One Nation, One Election'? Know about Modi govt's ambitious plan for simultaneous polls

Sep 18, 2024, 04:47 PM IST

'One Nation, One Election': The Union Cabinet has approved the "One Nation, One Election" proposal, aiming to synchronise Lok Sabha and state assembly elections. This initiative, advocated by PM Modi, seeks to reduce costs, administrative burdens, and voter fatigue.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the then US President Donald Trump in New Delhi.

'They are sharpest people, they're at top of their game': Trump praises Indians but warns of tariff

World | Sep 18, 2024, 04:23 PM IST

Though Trump applauded the intelligence of Indians and called Prime Minister Modi a 'fantastic' man, he stuck to his guns on tariffs countries around the world, including India, on American exports.

Jammu and Kashmir, J-K elections, JK assembly poll, PM Modi

PM Modi urges people to vote as polling begins in J-K: 'Strengthen festival of democracy'

Sep 18, 2024, 07:43 AM IST

This is the first assembly election in Jammu and Kashmir in a Union Territory setup — also the first poll to elect an assembly in the last 10 years.

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi.

'Very impressive': Bill Gates gives India 'A' rating for its focus on solving malnutrition problem

World | Sep 17, 2024, 04:31 PM IST

Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates praised India’s efforts to address malnutrition, giving the country "an A" for its dedication to the issue.

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Thalapathy Vijay to Suniel Shetty, film celebs extend birthday wishes to PM Narendra Modi

Sep 17, 2024, 03:07 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is celebrating his 74th birthday on Tuesday. PM Modi has been receiving congratulatory messages and birthday wishes from across the world and popular personalities from film fraternity are no different. Check out how these celebs wishes PM on their social media handles.

PM Modi, gifts, e-auctions

PM Modi's gift collection set for e-auction from today: Ram Temple model, silver veena | Check price

India | Sep 17, 2024, 08:12 AM IST

More than 600 gifts received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be auctioned, including items such as shoes, tribal artifacts, a replica of the Ram temple, and a silver veena.

PM Modi

PM Modi turns 74 tomorrow: Here's How he celebrated his birthday over the years

India | Sep 16, 2024, 06:51 PM IST

Born on September 17, 1950 in the nondescript Mehsana town of Gujarat, PM Modi served as the state's CM for three consecutive terms (2001-14) and is now the Prime Minister for the third time.

Subhadra Yojana

Subhadra Yojana to be launched by PM Modi in Odisha tomorrow: Check installment amount, eligibility

Business | Sep 16, 2024, 05:50 PM IST

Subhadra Yojana: As part of the yojana, women beneficiaries in the age group of 21 to 60 are eligible to receive benefits of the scheme and this welfare scheme is expected to transform the lives of over 1 crore women in Odisha.

PM Modi

Free auto rides to discounts in shops: How people in Surat plan to celebrate PM Modi's birthday

Sep 16, 2024, 04:16 PM IST

PM Modi's birthday: Businesses from various sectors, including hotels, restaurants, clinics, vegetable markets, and bakeries, will participate in the initiative.

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PM Modi's big statement in Gujarat: 'Yeh Modi hai, yahan kisi ka dabaav nahi chalta' | VIDEO

India | Sep 16, 2024, 03:29 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Global Renewable Energy Investor Meet in Gujarat on Monday and addressed the occasion.

Schools, colleges closed in Odisha closed tomorrow

Schools, colleges shut in THIS state tomorrow in view of PM Modi's visit: Details here

Education | Sep 16, 2024, 01:19 PM IST

In view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Visit to Odisha, the government of the state has announced a holiday for September 17 for all schools and colleges in the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) area. Students are advised to keep in touch with the official authorities for latest updates.

Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma.

OPINION | Self-appointed agents of integrity should be challenged!

India | Sep 13, 2024, 04:45 PM IST

The first party to raise the flag was Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena, because its case is pending in the Supreme Court. Is a mere courtesy visit of the PM going to make our Chief Justice biased?

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