Angamitra Paul, a prominent member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), advised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to oppose Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and to run against him from her seat in Varanasi. “Why doesn’t Mamata Banerjee contest from Varanasi? If Mamata Banerjee dares to compete in place … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated Thursday in a wide-ranging interview with the British journal Financial Times that there is “no feeling of discrimination towards any religious minority” in India. In response to queries about the future of Muslims in India, he emphasized the country’s “status (as) the world’s fastest-growing economy” and dismissed international and local … Read more
In a recent interview with The Financial Times, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed, for the first time, the United States’ claims of an Indian national’s alleged role in a plot to murder Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. Nikhil Gupta, a 52-year-old Indian national, was charged by US federal prosecutors on November 29 in connection with … Read more
In a bid to pose a formidable challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Lok Sabha constituency of Varanasi, the opposition bloc in India is contemplating the inclusion of political heavyweights in its lineup, as per sources reported by NDTV. The discussions took place a day after the opposition group convened in Delhi to … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Varanasi-New Delhi Vande Bharat Express train, the Dohrighat-Mau MEMU train, and a pair of Long Haul goods trains at the newly dedicated freight corridor on Monday. The launch of the Vande Bharat Express from Varanasi is expected to benefit travelers heading to Prayagraj, Kanpur, and New Delhi, providing an … Read more
In a solemn statement released on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over the demise of Kuwait’s ruling emir, Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. The 86-year-old emir passed away after a three-year, understated reign dedicated to addressing internal political challenges in the small, oil-rich nation of Kuwait. In his condolence message, Prime Minister … Read more
On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the ‘Surat Diamond Bourse,’ the world’s largest corporate office center. The Surat Diamond Burse, built on 35.54 acres of land at a cost of 3400 crore, is poised to become a global center of raw and polished diamond trading. The Diamond Bourse, which has over 4,500 networked … Read more
In a significant development, senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Vishnu Deo Sai is scheduled to take the oath as the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh on December 13 in Raipur. The swearing-in ceremony, slated for 2 pm, will be conducted at the Science College ground and will witness the esteemed presence of Prime Minister Narendra … Read more
In a recent survey conducted by US-based decision intelligence company ‘Morning Consult,’ Prime Minister Narendra Modi has once again emerged as the most popular global leader, boasting an impressive 76% approval rating. The survey, conducted from November 29 to December 5, included a diverse sample size ranging from approximately 500 to 5,000 adult residents in … Read more
In a significant diplomatic move on the sidelines of the COP28 Summit in Dubai, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed India’s support for an “early and durable resolution” of the Israel-Palestine conflict through dialogue and diplomacy. The statement was made during Modi’s first in-person meeting with Israeli President Isaac Herzog since the onset of the … Read more
Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, today inaugurated the 10,000th Jan Aushadhi Kendra at AIIMS, Deoghar. In addition, the Prime Minister announced a plan to raise the number of Jan Aushadhi Kendras in the country from 10,000 to 25,000. The Prime Minister also launched the Pradhan Mantri Mahila Kisan Drone Kendra on this occasion. … Read more
In a momentous achievement, 41 workers who were trapped in Uttarkashi’s Silkyara tunnel for 17 days were successfully rescued on Tuesday night, sparking large-scale celebrations. The multi-agency rescue operation concluded after the rat-miners cleared the final stretch of debris, allowing pipes to be pushed inside the tunnel. All 41 rescued workers were airlifted to AIIMS … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi talked to the 41 workers rescued from the Uttarakhand Silkyara tunnel on Tuesday, following 17 days of painstaking efforts by the Centre, state governments, and other agencies. Congratulating them on their triumph, Prime Minister Modi said 17 days is a long time and it was admirable that the workers did not … Read more
On Monday, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar referred to Mahatma Gandhi as the’mahapurush’ of the previous century, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the ‘yugpurush’ of the current century. “Through satyagraha and nonviolence, Mahatma Gandhi freed us from British slavery.” “India’s successful Prime Minister Narendra Modi has led us down the path we’ve always desired,” Mr … Read more
The launch of the Rs 24,000 crore Pradhan Mantri Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group Development Mission (PMVTG) by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is revered by tribal people in Jharkhand as Bhagwan, is a politically significant move by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the next round of voting in the ongoing assembly elections and … Read more