Narendra Modi

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation during Independence Day celebrations at the historic Red Fort in Delhi, India, August 15, 2025. — Reuters  Modi announces most major tax reform in eight years. Move could spur consumption but pinch tax revenues. Decision seen helping Modi in trade fight and…

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla returned to India in the early hours of Sunday (August 17, 2025) to a rousing welcome at the Delhi airport after his historic visit to the International Space Station (ISS). Union Minister Jitendra Singh, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, and ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan received Mr. Shukla, who…

NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi on Friday announced plans for a grand celebration of the second birth centenary of renowned 19th century social reformer Jyotiba Phule, in what can be seen as an important gesture to OBCs who revere the anti-caste activist, who also championed women's education. "In the near…

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the country on Friday to move towards more self-reliance, manufacture everything from fertilisers to jet engines and EV batteries, and vowed to protect farmers in the face of a trade conflict with Washington. With the punishing tariffs imposed on Indian exports by US President…

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi raises his arms after addressing the nation during Independence Day celebrations at the historic Red Fort in Delhi, India, August 15, 2025. — Reuters NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the country on Friday to move towards more self-reliance, manufacture everything from fertilisers…

As India celebrates its 79th Independence Day today, August 15, 2025, Google has released a special Doodle featuring tile artwork that highlights national achievements. The day’s events include Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort in Delhi, following the ceremonial unfurling of…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said women's self-help groups (SHGs) are "doing wonders" and underscored that they have moved from the margins to becoming a driving force in entrepreneurship and exports. Addressing the nation on Independence Day, Modi said their products are now reaching international markets with SHGs generating…

Synopsis Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced that India will develop the 'Sudarshan Chakra' defence system, a state-of-the-art technological shield to protect all critical national sites, ensuring full security against evolving threats by 2035. PM Modi promises new 'Sudarshan Chakra' defence system to thwart enemy attacks Prime Minister Narendra…

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi hugs President Donald Trump as they give joint statements in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington. — Reuters/File India on Thursday expressed hope that relations with the United States would progress on the basis of mutual respect and shared interests, aiming to…

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been performing a tricky balancing act – maintaining close partnerships with US President Donald Trump and Russia’s leader Vladimir Putin while insisting his country is a neutral party in the Russia-Ukraine war, to the dismay of Western nations who have sanctioned Moscow. But now,…