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Topic: PM Narendra Modi

‘Indians not taking the virus seriously’ — Microbiologists Society urges PM Modi to extend Janata Curfew

In a letter to PM Modi, Microbiologists Society president Dr A.M. Deshmukh India will have no new coronavirus case if Janata Curfew continues for 2 weeks.

PM Modi’s ‘Janata Curfew’ finds echo in a 1973 Gujarat movement he took part in

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was an ABVP pracharak then, had taken part in Navnirman Movement during which several ‘janata curfews’ were imposed.

Chidambaram, Tharoor lead Congress support for PM’s COVID-19 speech, but with a caveat

While former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi has yet to react to the PM’s address, many of his party colleagues offered support to his ‘call for solidarity’.

Modi wants COVID-19 video chat with G20 leaders, but his SAARC plans are yet to take off

The COVID-19 fund proposed to be set up with contributions from SAARC countries is yet to see the light of day. No timeline given for other proposals.

US and Russia hail Modi’s video-conference with SAARC leaders over coronavirus

Top US official Alice G. Wells said the video-conference showed how leaders can present practical proposals and Russia called Modi's initiative ‘timely’.

Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership: What Modi-Trump just formalised is 2013 concept

India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership was initiated in 2013 too, but this time, experts say, it has been accepted as a new designation to the relationship.

Sri Lanka wants ‘cooperation & progress’ in SAARC, India’s focus still on BIMSTEC

Sri Lanka is keen to move ahead in the SAARC process as it wants greater connectivity with other countries and seamless trading between the member-countries.

India to strengthen outer space capabilities but responsibly: Modi at DefExpo inauguration

At the biennial event in Lucknow, PM Modi said India’s focus is on increasing defence exports to Rs 35,000 crore from Rs 17,000 crore.

Mani S Aiyar recalls Modi’s anarchy, SY Quraishi says defection ‘mere detour’ for MLAs

The best of the day’s opinion, chosen and curated by ThePrint’s top editors.

Modi to Netflix to smartphones: What changed India most in the last decade?

As 2019 comes to a close, India has witnessed a momentous decade which was marked by breakthroughs in politics, culture, health, technology.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.