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Who is Narendra Modi?

Narendra Modi

About Narendra Modi

Who is Narendra Modi?

Narendra Modi is the current Prime Minister of India. He represents Varanasi constituency in the Lok Sabha. He is a prominent leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He assumed office as Prime Minister for his third term on June 9, 2024 after securing a decisive mandate in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
 
PM Modi also holds charge of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, the Department of Atomic Energy, the Department of Space, all important policy issues, and all other portfolios not allocated to any other minister.
 
Early life
Born in Gujarat's Vadnagar in 1950, Modi is said to have
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Jobs, farm productivity, infra funds figure at PM's meeting with economists

Prime Minister Modi emphasised that Viksit Bharat can be achieved through a fundamental change in mindset, which is focused towards making India developed by 2047

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Updated On : 24 Dec 2024 | 9:47 PM IST

'Power Star' to BJP's 'Nayab Hira': Five breakthrough politicians of 2024

From Pawan Kalyan's meteoric rise in Andhra Pradesh to Thalapathy Vijay's bold foray into Tamil Nadu's Dravidian battleground, these politicians redefined conventional politics

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Updated On : 24 Dec 2024 | 9:01 PM IST

News updates: CAQM for Delhi-NCR revokes Grap-IV curbs amid dip in pollution levels

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Updated On : 24 Dec 2024 | 9:34 PM IST

When countries are at war, PM Modi binding world in thread of peace: Yogi

Welcoming a delegation led by Governor of Japan's Yamanashi Province Kotaro Nagasaki at his official residence here, Adityanath described UP as a state of 'Unlimited Potential'

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Updated On : 24 Dec 2024 | 6:40 AM IST

PM Modi stresses unity, condemns violence at Christmas celebration event

Modi recalled the recent Christmas market attack in Germany and that during the 2019 Easter bombings in Sri Lanka, he had paid tribute to the victims. Modi stated that this Christmas is more special

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Updated On : 23 Dec 2024 | 11:26 PM IST

Newsmakers of 2024: The Indian personalities who dominated the headlines

From political leaders like Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi to icons like Ratan Tata and Diljit Dosanjh, the newsmakers of 2024 left a lasting mark across politics, business, and entertainment

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Updated On : 23 Dec 2024 | 1:20 PM IST

Nearly 1 mn permanent govt jobs provided in one and a half years: PM Modi

The young population is at the centre of his government's policies and programmes, he said

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Updated On : 23 Dec 2024 | 12:18 PM IST

News updates: Filmmaker Shyam Benegal passes away at 90 after prolonged illness

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Updated On : 23 Dec 2024 | 9:35 PM IST

PM Modi meets President of Kuwait Heritage Society, praises his work

PM Modi appreciated his work in preserving the rare manuscripts related to India and Kuwait

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Updated On : 23 Dec 2024 | 8:26 PM IST

India, Kuwait ink defence pact after PM Modi meets top Kuwaiti leaders

The two sides signed four agreements, including the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on defence

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Updated On : 22 Dec 2024 | 9:38 PM IST

PM Modi heads home after wrapping up two-day 'successful' visit to Kuwait

Modi's visit to Kuwait was the first by an Indian Prime Minister to the Gulf nation in 43 years

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Updated On : 22 Dec 2024 | 9:23 PM IST

Kejriwal slams Centre after Delhi tableau excluded from Republic Day parade

Kejriwal also slammed the BJP, saying Delhi being the national capital, its tableau should be included in the Republic Day parade every year

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Updated On : 22 Dec 2024 | 9:35 PM IST

NDA to contest 2025 Bihar polls under Nitish, PM Modi: Deputy CM Choudhary

The cryptic response had led to furious speculation that the BJP could insist on not projecting Kumar in the 2025 polls

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Updated On : 22 Dec 2024 | 6:58 PM IST

PM Modi gets Kuwait's highest honour 'The Order Of Mubarak Al Kabeer'

This is the 20th international honour given to PM Modi by a country, officials said

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Updated On : 22 Dec 2024 | 4:22 PM IST

PM Modi to distribute over 71,000 appointment letters under Rozgar Mela

The Rozgar Mela will provide meaningful opportunities to youngsters for their participation in nation-building and self-empowerment

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Updated On : 22 Dec 2024 | 3:36 PM IST

PM Modi receives ceremonial welcome ahead of talks with Kuwaiti leadership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a ceremonial welcome and Guard of Honour at the Bayan Palace here ahead of his talks with Kuwait's top leadership on Sunday.

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Updated On : 22 Dec 2024 | 2:27 PM IST

Digvijaya Singh slams PM Modi for spreading hatred, criticises speech

While speaking at the "Hala Modi" community event at Kuwait's Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Indoor Sports Complex, PM Modi highlighted India's rapid transformation in various fields, including technology

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Updated On : 22 Dec 2024 | 10:26 AM IST

India will become growth engine of the world: PM Modi in Kuwait

While speaking at the 'Hala Modi' community event at Kuwait's Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Indoor Sports Complex, PM Modi highlighted India's rapid transformation in various fields

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Updated On : 22 Dec 2024 | 6:13 AM IST

PM Modi reiterates India's support for 2-state solution on Palestine issue

PM Modi reiterated India's support for a negotiated two-state solution towards the establishment of a sovereign, independent and viable state of Palestine within secure and recognised borders

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Updated On : 21 Dec 2024 | 10:38 PM IST

Indian manpower, skills, tech will help build 'New Kuwait': PM Modi

Modi, who is visiting Kuwait at the invitation of Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, was addressing a gathering of the Indian community here

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Updated On : 21 Dec 2024 | 9:06 PM IST