Narendra Modi

Synopsis The BJP has lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for achieving an impressive 7.8 percent GDP growth. Senior BJP figure Ravi Shankar Prasad attributed this success to the financial acumen of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. He also challenged Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to apologize for his negative economic assessments, asserting…

Arvind Kejriwal released a poignant video featuring a 15-year-old who has faced ongoing harassment, showcasing her remarkable courage following her prior public apology NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday shared a fresh video of 15-year-old Noida teen and alleged that she had been subjected to prolonged…

ORGANISED hate against the marginalised has defined Indian politics under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination has urged India to address hate speech, discrimination and hate crimes, advising respect for rights and refraining from expelling Rohingya, Bengali-speaking Muslims and migrants...Read More

Updated 25 August 2026 at 06:32 IST Arun Jaitley’s legacy reaches beyond finance, spanning GST, IBC, Parliament and BJP strategy, while his warmth and friendships with PM Narendra Modi and former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee remain central to how India remembers him today. Arun Jaitley’s Enduring Legacy: BJP’s Troubleshooter Who…

Russian President Vladimir Putin has credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "personal attention" for the growth in India-Russia trade this year, after noting that bilateral trade had declined slightly last year. "I'm pleased to note that our trade turnover has increased this year. While it declined slightly last year, it's growing…

Active Citizens, Asia-Pacific, Civil Society, Crime & Justice, Economy & Trade, Education, Featured, Freedom of Expression, Headlines, Human Rights, Inequality, Labour, TerraViva United Nations Opinion Supporters of the Cockroach Janta party rally against the Minister of Education in Kolkata, India, 24 July 2026. Credit: Debarchan Chatterjee/NurPhoto via AFP LONDON, Aug…

Updated 17 August 2026 at 12:14 IST Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed sorrow over the stampede at Ashok Dham Temple in Bihar, which resulted in at least seven deaths and many injuries. He offered condolences to the victims' families and wished for the speedy recovery of the injured. PM Modi…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day speech on Saturday, sought the youth's help in leading the nation in ensuring accurate data in the ongoing Census 2027. He told them from the ramparts of Red Fort that sparing just an hour or two of their time "can lend immense…

80th Independence Day 2026 Highlights: India celebrates its 80th Independence Day on August 15, 2026, with PM Narendra Modi leading from Red Fort. The theme is "Yuva Shakti for Viksit Bharat@2047." "Vande Mataram" marks 150 years. 80th Independence Day 2026 Highlights: India is celebrating its 80th Independence Day today, August…

In his 80th Independence Day address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said modern warfare is no longer confined to borders, with critical infrastructure increasingly becoming a target, making it essential for India to strengthen both its armed forces and civilian preparedness. By CNBCTV18 August 15, 2026, 10:20:44 AM IST (Updated) Prime…