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Friday, January 9, 2026
TopicPrime Minister Narendra Modi

Topic: Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Is asking Muslims to introspect too much? They need to resolve belief & belonging

Though Modi Raj has inspired a behavioural change in the Muslim community, for it to become permanent, it has to be accompanied by a sincere ideological transformation.

‘How will the truth come out?’ — Urdu press on sexual harassment allegation against Bengal governor

ThePrint’s round-up of how the Urdu media covered various news events through the week, and the editorial positions some of them took.

PM not targeting Muslims but exposing Congress plans to take away wealth, says BJP MP Manoj Tiwari

In an interview, Tiwari also slams Delhi CM Kejriwal for 'corruption' & calls his opponent in North East Delhi constituency, Congress's Kanhaiya Kumar, part of 'tukde tukde gang'.

How late Tamil Nadu CM K Kamaraj’s rhetoric came back to haunt Congress in PM Modi’s speech

In a Gujarat speech last week, Modi warned the crowd that if they had 2 buffaloes, Congress would take 1 away. Around 72 yrs ago, Congressman K Kamaraj used almost the same words.

PM’s speeches at election rallies dominate headlines; a column takes a hard look at judiciary

Global media also highlights role of Gulf expatriates in Indian elections & how the rise of AI deepfakes is transforming democracy

‘Voter fatigue’, eye on Hindi heartland — what’s behind Modi’s renewed focus on Muslims & mangalsutras

With elections now entering Hindi heartland states, BJP is invoking emotive issues. Development and corruption alone aren't enough to ‘energise’ BJP cadres, say party sources.

SGPC rues PMO rebuff to release of ‘Bandi Singhs’, reiterates cause amid declining electorate

Sikh body regrets govt's 'negative attitude' towards Akal Takht panel, which is seeking release of 'Bandi Singhs' jailed during militancy in 1980s-1990s & incarcerated for decades.

New satellite towns & digital land records in BJP’s roadmap to manage urbanisation

Previous governments looked at urbanisation as a challenge, but BJP sees it as an opportunity, said Prime Minister Modi during release of BJP manifesto ahead of Lok Sabha election.

‘Not like your degree,’ Uddhav Thackerey slams Modi over ‘fake Shiv Sena’ remark

Speaking at a campaign rally at Boisar near Mumbai Friday, Thackeray said the INDIA bloc will win over 300 seats in the Lok Sabha elections.

‘Less liberal, more assured & assertive’ — influential global voices on Modi’s election-eve India

New Delhi: In the latest issue of Foreign Affairs, Rohan Mukherjee, assistant professor of international relations at the London School of Economics and Political...

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Global economic growth to slow in 2026 as Trump’s tariffs bite, UN says

The global economy is forecast to expand 2.7% this year, down from an estimated 2.8% in 2025. Growth is expected to go back up to 2.9% by 2027.

2025: Pakistan’s deadliest year in over a decade

Islamabad-based think-tank PICSS's new report says Pakistan saw 'pronounced escalation' in violence last year, with 3,413 conflict-related deaths compared to 1,950 in previous year.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.