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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 inaugurated the new Chancery of the High Commission of India

PM Modi inaugurates new Chancery of the High Commission of India in Bandar Seri Begawan | WATCH

World | Sep 03, 2024, 07:27 PM IST

During the much-awaited event, the Prime Minister interacted with the Indian community members who were present at the inauguration. He underscored their contribution as a "living bridge" between the two countries and strengthened bilateral ties.

PM Modi visits Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien mosque

PM Modi visits Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien mosque, one of the most photographed landmarks, in Brunei

World | Sep 03, 2024, 08:09 PM IST

The mosque, named after the father of the current Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, was built in 1958. Sultan Saifuddien is regarded as the architect of modern Brunei.

PM Modi receives an adorable picture from a girl child in Brunei

PM Modi receives rousing welcome from Indian diaspora in Brunei, receives adorable sketch | WATCH

World | Sep 03, 2024, 05:34 PM IST

PM Modi Brunei visit: The gathering, held at a grand hotel, saw a vibrant display of cultural pride and national spirit as expatriates from various regions came together to welcome their leader.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Brunei

PM Modi lands in Brunei Darussalam, receives grand welcome from Crown Prince | VIDEO

World | Sep 03, 2024, 03:38 PM IST

Modi, who is the first Indian Prime Minister to travel to Brunei on a bilateral visit, said he was looking forward to his meetings with Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah and other members of the royal family to advance the historical relationship to new heights.

Vande Bharat trains, Jharkhand

Jharkhand to get new Vande Bharat trains after PM Modi's flag-off event on Sept 15 | Know routes

Sep 02, 2024, 01:04 PM IST

The Vande Bharat Express, first introduced on February 15, 2019, under the 'Make in India' initiative, has become a symbol of luxury and speed in rail travel.

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PM Modi to embark on Brunei visit in a first ever bilateral tour by an Indian Prime Minister: MEA

World | Sep 02, 2024, 12:44 PM IST

This will be the first bilateral visit of an Indian prime minister to Brunei, Secretary East said at a special media briefing. The visit will also mark 40 years of the establishment of diplomatic ties between India and Brunei, he said.

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PM Modi holds telephonic conversation with Indian medal winners at Paris Paralympics 2024 | WATCH

Other Sports | Sep 01, 2024, 06:58 PM IST

The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called medal winners at the Paris Paralympic Games to extend his wishes to them. Modi spoke to several athletes on a phone call and congratulated them for their success at the ongoing Paris Paralympics.

PM Modi apologises in Maharashtra after collapse of Shivaji Maharaj statue

PM Modi apologises in Maharashtra after collapse of Shivaji Maharaj statue, says 'He is our God'

India | Aug 31, 2024, 06:06 AM IST

An FIR has been registered against the contractor of the statue work after it collapsed on August 26 just eight months after it was unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 4 last year.

New simplified pension application form for retiring employees

Good news for retiring employees: Modi govt to launch simplified pension application form today

India | Aug 30, 2024, 06:10 AM IST

Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Jitendra Singh is slated to launch this new form and its integration with Bhavishya/e-HRMS on August 30.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden

PM's mega 'Modi & US' event oversold with over 24,000 registrations in New York

World | Aug 29, 2024, 04:29 PM IST

The 'Modi & US: Progress Together' event will take place on September 22 at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in New York, which has a capacity of 15,000. However, 24,000 Indian Americans have registered for the community gathering, particularly those from the tri-state area.

PM Modi, Vande Bharat

PM Modi to flag off Vande Bharat trains today for THESE routes | Check list

India | Aug 31, 2024, 06:06 AM IST

The Vande Bharat Express is a semi-high-speed, self-propelled train. It features state-of-the-art passenger amenities, offering a faster, more comfortable, and convenient travel experience.

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PM to address mega 'The Modi & US Progress Together' event in New York weeks before US elections

World | Aug 28, 2024, 12:16 PM IST

Over 24,000 members of the Indian diaspora have registered for a major community event featuring PM Modi next month. The 'Modi & US: Progress Together' event is scheduled for September 22 at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, which seats 15,000.

PM Modi, NBDA delegation, Rajat Sharma

Rajat Sharma-led NBDA delegation meets PM, discusses challenges before 'News' genre in digital era

India | Aug 27, 2024, 08:41 PM IST

NBDA delegation, led by its President Rajat Sharma, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday and discussed the challenges before the 'News' genre in the digital era.

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President Biden praises PM Modi's message of peace during his 'historic' visit to Ukraine

World | Aug 27, 2024, 09:33 AM IST

US President Joe Biden, during his telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Narendra, commended the latter's "historic visits" to Poland and Ukraine as well as his message of peace, the White House said in a statement.

PM Modi, Maharashtra, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue collapses

35-foot tall statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, unveiled by PM Modi, collapses in Maharashtra

Aug 27, 2024, 12:01 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had unveiled the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Rajkot Fort in Malvan last year. The 35-foot tall statue collapsed on Monday.

PM Narendra Modi with his Australia counterpart Anthony Albanese in Sydney last year.

PM Modi speaks to his Australian counterpart, takes stock of progress in bilateral relations

World | Aug 26, 2024, 07:11 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has discussed bilateral relations and cooperation with his Australian counterpart, Anthony Albanese. The two leaders reviewed their collaboration across various forums, including the Quad.

Janmashtami, Janmashtami 2024,

President Murmu, PM Modi extend greetings on Krishna Janmashtami

India | Aug 26, 2024, 09:38 AM IST

Janmashtami 2024: Krishna Janmashtami, one of the most celebrated Hindu festivals, marks the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu.

Breaking News, August 26

Breaking News, August 26 | HIGHLIGHTS

India | Aug 26, 2024, 11:36 PM IST

India TV News provides you with all the breaking news, latest news, breaking story videos, and Live TV on a single platform to ensure you don't miss the biggest happenings in India and the world.

Sajid Tarar

Pakistan-US businessman becomes fan of India's development, says Islamabad need leaders like PM Modi

World | Aug 25, 2024, 04:50 PM IST

Businessman Tarar emphasised that Pakistan should take note of this example and place greater emphasis on education. "India’s first education minister, Abul Kalam Azad, and Jawaharlal Nehru envisioned a nation rising through institutions like IITs and IIMs," said the Pakistan-born businessman.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi

PM Modi gets invitation from Pakistan to attend SCO Summit amid strained relations

World | Aug 25, 2024, 04:09 PM IST

Pakistan has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with other leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), to the Council of Heads of Government (CHG) meeting scheduled for October this year.

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