Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping were seen exchanging a few words during the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Tuesday, as leaders of the regional grouping gathered for an official group photograph. The brief interaction between Modi and Xi took place as the leaders assembled at the...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s warning about what he described as “dimaagi Naxals” during his Independence Day address from the Red Fort has triggered a sharp political controversy, with opposition leaders accusing the government of using the language of national security to target critics and dissenters. Addressing the nation on August 15, Modi said India had...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a major youth-focused education and skill development initiative during his Independence Day address from the Red Fort, unveiling plans to provide free online coaching for competitive examinations and train one crore young Indians in artificial intelligence over the next year. The announcements form part of the government’s broader focus on...
A fresh political controversy has erupted after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lodged a police complaint against senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Pramod Tiwari over remarks allegedly made during a public interaction concerning Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the revered Hindu figure Sita. The complaint has intensified the ongoing political confrontation between the...
A 15-year-old girl has publicly apologised after an FIR was registered against her for allegedly making abusive remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a protest held at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. The incident has drawn widespread attention on social media and sparked debate over freedom of expression, legal accountability, and the involvement of...
The head of Meta’s India operations has been named in a First Information Report (FIR) in connection with the circulation of allegedly morphed images and social media posts targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a protest linked to the Centre for Justice and Peace (CJP). The development has intensified the debate surrounding the accountability of...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday highlighted India’s reported 7.7% economic growth rate and urged political parties to ensure that parliamentary discussions during the Monsoon Session remain grounded in facts. In his customary remarks before the commencement of the session, Modi said India’s economic performance reflected the strength and resilience of the country’s economy while...
A fresh political controversy erupted after Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut publicly challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah to recite Vande Mataram without relying on a teleprompter. The remarks have triggered a sharp exchange between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition, adding another chapter to the...
An Indian diaspora organisation based in the United States has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to initiate direct dialogue with environmentalist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk, expressing concern over the ongoing issues surrounding Ladakh and calling for greater democratic engagement. The appeal comes at a time when discussions over Ladakh’s governance, constitutional safeguards, environmental...
India and the United Kingdom have officially brought into effect their landmark trade agreement and the accompanying social security arrangement, marking a major milestone in the economic relationship between the two countries. Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the development as a “significant moment” that reflects the growing strategic and economic partnership between India and the...