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TopicNarendra Modi

Topic: Narendra Modi

RSS chief Bhagwat draws the line at 75. India’s politics stares at the Modi Exception

BJP has no dynastic succession, at least not at the top. You can trace this back to Vajpayee-Advani era. This act of spotting, empowering younger talent is even more striking with the choice of BJP presidents.

Mohan Bhagwat suggests leaders should ‘step aside’ after 75, Oppn calls remark a ‘reminder to Modi’

'When you turn 75, it means you should stop now and make way for others,' the RSS chief had said at an event Wednesday. RSS & BJP call it a 'needless' row.

Punjab CM Mann slams Modi’s trips & honours given by ‘small’ nations, MEA calls comments ‘unwarranted’

Narendra Modi has just returned from a 5-nation visit. Opposition Congress, too, took a swipe at the PM for his frequent foreign trips.

HC grants bail to Fatehabad doctor arrested over AI videos mocking Modi amid Operation Sindoor

Charged under the stringent sedition-equivalent Section 152 of BNS, Dr Mushtaq Ahmed was granted bail on grounds of his advanced age, poor health and near-completion of investigation.

Modi makes diplomatic push in Africa, says continent must not be just a ‘source for raw materials’

Without mentioning China, the PM outlined New Delhi’s case as an alternative development partner to African nations, calling for a future defined not by power, but by partnership.

Bihar ki beti in Trinidad & Tobago, Madhubani in Argentina—Modi’s poll messaging on foreign tour

The Bihar elections are still a few months away, but Modi's political messaging featured the state during his five-nation tour, first in Trinidad and Tobago, and then in Argentina.

Modi-RSS caricature: Madhya Pradesh HC’s rap to Indore cartoonist for ‘misuse of freedom of speech’

A bench of Justice Subodh Abhyankar last week denied anticipatory bail to Hemant Malviya, saying his custodial interrogation is deemed necessary by the court.

UPI to Ayurveda, PM Modi’s Ghana visit will unlock new trade frontiers for India

Ghana’s President, HE John Dramani Mahama, demonstrated his goodwill and warmth for India and personally received PM Modi at the airport.

‘Appreciate our sensitivity on Tibet’ — China protests PM Modi’s birthday wish to Dalai Lama

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said India should ‘stop meddling’ in China’s internal affairs, adding that Beijing’s position on Tibet-related matters is ‘consistent & clear’.

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Martyrs’ Day row has reopened Kashmir’s deepest wounds

For many Muslims, the message from this Martyrs’ Day is that it doesn’t matter who the community votes for, Kashmir’s identity and history will be decided by Hindu nationalist power, not their democratic choices.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

3 top ULFA-I leaders ‘killed’ in Myanmar, Indian Army denies role as insurgent group alleges involvement

The banned group claimed their leaders & cadres were killed in ‘drone strikes’ by the Indian Army. Guwahati Defence PRO denies any such operation.

RSS chief Bhagwat draws the line at 75. India’s politics stares at the Modi Exception

BJP has no dynastic succession, at least not at the top. You can trace this back to Vajpayee-Advani era. This act of spotting, empowering younger talent is even more striking with the choice of BJP presidents.