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TopicPM Narendra Modi

Topic: PM Narendra Modi

India, France agree on defence roadmap. Paris raises issue of French journalist facing expulsion

French President Emmanuel Macron attended R Day parade as chief guest today. He and Modi talked cooperation in defence, security, nuclear energy, space, clean energy, economy etc.

India brimming with self-confidence, imbued with spirit of self-reliance, says Modi on Mann Ki Baat

The prime minister urged the public to 'maintain the same spirit and momentum in 2024' and noted India's accomplishments in 2023. He also spoke on physical and mental health.

Modi extends Christmas greetings — ‘celebrate the spirit of harmony and compassion’

'We also recall the noble teachings of Lord Christ,' the prime minister said in a message to the people of the country through his social media account.

Case of 2 missing Indians in Kenya discussed by Modi & President Ruto. Matter ‘sub judice’, says MEA

Zulfiqar Khan and Mohammad Kidwai vanished in Nairobi in July last year. Fifteen Kenyans have been arrested for kidnapping & murder, 13 among them belonged to an elite police force.

Modi government extends free food grain scheme for another five years

PM Garib Kalyan Yojana was launched during Covid pandemic & entitles ration card holders to receive additional five kg of wheat or rice.

On a 2- day visit, PM Modi to inaugrate development projects worth Rs 5,950 crore in Gujarat

The projects are of various government departments, including Indian Railways, Gujarat Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation among others, a government release said.

‘Rahul as Ravan’ vs ‘Modi as Daanav’: Poster war breaks out between BJP and Congress

BJP’s poster read ‘Bharat khatre mein hai’ with a bearded Rahul with 10 heads, while Congress responded ‘Hindustan khatre mein hai’ with PM Modi’s photo morphed to look like ‘devil.’

PM Modi, leaders wish former prime minister Manmohan Singh on his 91st birthday

Singh was the 13th PM of India with his tenure from 2004-2014 and was the longest serving PM after Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi.

Modi launches PM Vishwakarma scheme worth Rs 13,000 cr for traditional craftsmen & artisans

PM Narendra Modi says artisans will be provided proper training and that during this training period, they will receive a stipend of Rs 500 per day.

G20 summit ends in Delhi, PM Modi calls for a virtual meeting in November to review progress

The group adopted a Leaders' Declaration that avoided condemning Russia for the war but highlighted the human suffering it caused, advising nations against use of force to capture territory.

On Camera

MBBS guidelines for students with disabilities reduce a life to a limb

The guidelines ask whether a student can climb stairs, but not whether the college has a ramp. They ask whether a student can bear weight, but not whether the system can bear the weight of its own prejudice.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Legacy of Air Chief Marshal LM Katre, the man who flew Spitfires & ushered IAF into a modern era

ACM Katre was 2nd IAF chief to die in harness. It was at a memorial lecture in his honour where IAF chief AP Singh revealed that India shot down 6 Pakistani aircraft in Op Sindoor.

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.