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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 Narendra Modi interacted with athletes and their coaches

PM Modi interacts with Paralympics athletes after historic campaign; Sumit, Navdeep share experience

Other Sports | Sep 13, 2024, 10:37 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with India's Paralympics athletes at his residence after a successful campaign in Paris. India recorded its highest-ever medal tally in the Paralympic Games of 29 medals including 7 Gold, 9 Silver and 13 Bronze.

Manan Kumar Mishra on Thursday defended PM Modi's visit to CJI DY Chandrachud's residence for Ganpat

EXCLUSIVE | Some are trying to defame institution: Manan Mishra on PM Modi's visit to CJI's home

India | Sep 12, 2024, 11:19 PM IST

Saying that the government only made this video viral, Manan Mishra said if there was something confidential, they would have met without media attention, but they just met as part of the Ganpati Puja celebrations.

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PM Modi interacts with team India athletes after their Paris Paralympics 2024 success

Other Sports | Sep 12, 2024, 08:23 PM IST

Team India achieved a historic T20 finish at the Paris Paralympics 2024 with seven gold, nine silver and 13 bronze medals. Avani Lekhara, Sumit Antil won back-to-bacK to medals after their golden triumph at the 17th edition of the Summer Para Games.

Bangladesh's interim government chief Dr Muhammad Yunus

'Called PM Modi and Pakistan PM, we want good relations with India, neighbouring nations': Yunus

World | Sep 11, 2024, 10:57 PM IST

In a televised address, Yunus mentioned that following his swearing-in as the head of the administration, he received congratulatory calls and messages from various world leaders who expressed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Bangladesh.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden

US wants to build BFF relationship with India, no change in ties whoever wins elections: Garcetti

World | Sep 11, 2024, 10:43 PM IST

Garcetti made it clear that the relationship will not face any setbacks in the immediate future. "We will have a new president in the United States, but one thing won't change which is America's devotion to and friendship to India," he said.

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15 Indians tricked into Russian army released, contract of 68 to be nullified soon: Rajya Sabha MP

World | Sep 11, 2024, 04:16 PM IST

Sahney said that of the 91 Indians who have alleged they were forcibly recruited into the Russian army, eight have been killed and 15 are in the process of being repatriated. He also mentioned that contracts for the remaining 68 men are being annulled, and he hopes they will return home very soon.

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, PM Modi

PM Modi to release first installment to Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana beneficiaries on THIS date

India | Sep 11, 2024, 01:12 PM IST

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana was started by the government in 2015. The mission of this yojana is to construct a house for poor people who don’t have their own house which is beneficial for both urban and rural areas.

PM Modi inaugurates SEMICON India 2024, SEMICON India 2024, SEMICON India 2024 in greater noida, SEM

SEMICON India 2024: 'India provides stable policies, ease of doing business', says PM Modi | VIDEO

Sep 11, 2024, 12:40 PM IST

SEMICON India 2024: The three-day conference will showcase India's semiconductor strategy and policy which envisions making India a global hub for semiconductors.

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Three new Vande Bharat Express trains to run from Odisha: Check route, timing, launch date

Budget | Sep 10, 2024, 10:05 PM IST

The Indian Railways said three Vande Bharat trains currently run through Odisha and the number will go up to six, once the new ones are operational.

Maldivian President Muizzu during the official banquet hosted by the Indian President.

Maldivian President to visit India 'very soon', months after attending PM Modi's swearing-in event

World | Sep 10, 2024, 07:23 PM IST

The Maldivian spokesperson said that while the exact date for the trip is yet to be finalised, the two sides are discussing a date, which is convenient to the leaders of both countries.

PM Modi with Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan in New Delhi.

India, UAE ink MoUs on nuclear energy, petroleum during Crown Prince's Delhi visit | KEY TAKEAWAYS

World | Sep 09, 2024, 07:10 PM IST

During the official visit of Sheikh Khalid bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, India and the UAE on Monday signed several significant Memoranda of Understandings (MoUs), paving the way for cooperation between the two nations in sectors like nuclear energy and petroleum.

PM Modi meets Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Delhi

PM Modi meets 'close friend' from Abu Dhabi, Crown Prince pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat

World | Sep 09, 2024, 03:03 PM IST

The details of the meeting are yet to be publicised, the Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, said that the leaders discussed the entire spectrum of bilateral relations and future areas of cooperation that lie ahead.

Bhojpuri Mithas Program in Singapore

After Mauritius, Guyana now Singapore hosts first-ever Bhojpuri show at National University | WATCH

World | Sep 08, 2024, 05:46 PM IST

The Indian diaspora said that cultural activities are increasing like never before in Singapore as more and more artists are staging shows to promote rich languages and talents from India, while gaining global exposure from multi-national audiences.

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

PM Modi to boost BJP's poll campaign in Jammu with mega rallies on September 14

Sep 08, 2024, 10:47 AM IST

The BJP has made 25 promises, focusing on women, youths, Kashmiri Pandits, restoring temples and wiping out terrorism. Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls will be held in three phases on September 18, 25 and October 1.

PM Modi reaches Delhi

PM Modi arrives in Delhi after concluding three-day visit to Singapore, Brunei | KEY TAKEAWAYS

World | Sep 06, 2024, 06:10 AM IST

PM Modi landed at Delhi airport on Thursday late night after a landmark visit to Singapore and Brunei. During his visit, India-Singapore signed four crucial Memorandum of understanding (MOUs).

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'We will bring reform, you please perform': PM Modi calls top CEOs in Singapore to invest in India

World | Sep 05, 2024, 06:29 PM IST

Top Business leaders who met PM Modi in Singapore today included CEOs of Blackstone Singapore, Temasek Holdings, Sembcorp Industries Limited, CapitaLand Investment, ST Telemedia Global Data Centers, and Singapore Airways among others.

PM Modi interacted with top business leaders and CEOs in Singapore

'Reform underway': PM Modi encourages top Singaporean CEOs to invest in India | WATCH

World | Sep 05, 2024, 04:21 PM IST

PM Modi convened a roundtable meeting with prominent business leaders. Among those who met with PM Modi in Singapore were the CEOs of Blackstone Singapore, Temasek Holdings, Sembcorp Industries Limited, and CapitaLand Investment.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a meeting with Prime Minister of Singapore Lawrence Wong, in Sin

PM Modi receives lavish welcome in Singapore, greets counterpart Lawrence Wong with hug| WATCH

World | Sep 04, 2024, 11:08 PM IST

During the two-day visit, Modi will receive an official welcome at the Parliament House on Thursday and call on President Tharman Shanmugaratnam.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with members of the Indian diaspora, in Brunei.

PM Modi visits iconic mosque, meets Indian diaspora in Brunei; next stop Singapore | DETAILS

World | Sep 03, 2024, 11:56 PM IST

On his arrival, PM Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome. PM Modi thanked Crown Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah for welcoming him at the airport. PM Modi, also visited Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque in Bandar Seri Begawan, as a part of his historic visit to the nation.

Istana Nurul Iman (L) and Rolls-Royce Spectare car (R)

Bolkiah, who owns 7,000 cars, aeroplanes and world's largest palace, to host PM Modi in Brunei

World | Sep 03, 2024, 11:23 PM IST

Brunei King has more than 7,000 cars which includes 600 Rolls-Royces, 450 Ferraris, and 380 Bentleys. Besides, he has an impressive aviation fleet which includes a Boeing 747-400, a Boeing 767-200, and an Airbus A340-200.

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