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Thursday, January 8, 2026
TopicPrime Minister Narendra Modi

Topic: Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Amid India-Maldives row, Israel says it wants to collaborate for Lakshadweep development

Israeli embassy says it's ready to start working on a desalination project in Union territory 'tomorrow', posts pictures of Lakshadweep and refers to the islands' 'enchanting allure'.

SC refuses to quash criminal case against Congress’ Pawan Khera for remark against PM Modi

On 17 Aug last year, Allahabad HC dismissed Khera’s plea saying the evidence collected cannot be evaluated in petition filed under section 482 of CrPC for quashing the case.

‘Celebrate Diwali on Ram temple opening but don’t come to Ayodhya that day’ — Modi’s request to public

The prime minister however requested people to avoid coming to Ayodhya on the day of the temple inauguration even though 'everyone wants to be part of the event'.

PM Modi’s Youtube channel crosses 2 crore subscribers, highest among world leaders

Officials noted that the videos posted on the PM's channel have more than 4.5 billion views. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is second in the list, with 22.4 lakh views.

With 49 more leaders shown the door, 41% of Opposition MPs now stand suspended from Parliament

Today's suspensions from Lok Sabha take total tally of both Houses to 141 in less than a week. 48% of opposition MPs in Lok Sabha & 32% in Rajya Sabha suspended.

‘Golden opportunity’ — Modi’s post-election advice to Opposition as winter session begins

Speaking outside Parliament, the Prime Minister said that the wins in MP, Rajasthan & Chhattisgarh were a positive sign for those who were 'committed to working for the people'.

Union Cabinet approves Rs 1,261cr drone scheme to 15,000 women Self Help Groups

Union minister Anurag Thakur announced at a press conference Wednesday that the SHGs would be able to provide the drones as rental services to farmers for agricultural purposes.

Army launches Project Udbhav to ‘rediscover profound Indic heritage of statecraft, warfare’

Panel discussion under project, which concluded Friday, encompassed talks on ancient texts from the 4th century BCE to the 8th century CE, with a focus on Kautilya, Kamandaka etc.

‘We are Vishwamitra, world’s friend & Global South voice,’ Modi in last speech in old Parliament

In his last speech in the old Parliament, PM recalls key decisions taken in the building, including the passage of Bills against triple talaq, and Article 370.

Saudi Arabia & India ‘upgrade’ ties with eight agreements at leaders’ summit

Comprehensive Energy Pact — one of 8 signed at India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council — covers renewable energy & investments in petroleum reserves, among other things.

On Camera

How artificial intelligence is reshaping terrorism and state security risks

Terrorist groups are increasingly using AI for propaganda, recruitment and attacks, forcing states to rethink security strategies.

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

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.