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Tuesday, January 6, 2026
TopicPrime Minister Narendra Modi

Topic: Prime Minister Narendra Modi

UK PM Keir Starmer expected to visit India in October, talks with Modi on education, defence likely

Starmer likely to make an appearance at Global Fintech Fest 2025 in Mumbai. This will be his first visit to India as UK prime minister.

How PM Modi seeks to reposition his brand in his 12th year in office

The hallowed-but-hackneyed Vishwaguru stature has been dented by Trump’s impetuousness. Events in neighbouring countries don’t offer any solace either.

Unni Mukundan’s new film ‘Maa Vande’ will explore PM Modi’s relationship with mother Heeraben

Mukundan is a producer and director whose breakthrough in acting came with ‘Mallu Singh’. In 2022, he won the National Award as a director for his debut film ‘Meppadiyan’.

‘Good gesture, but will it help us?’ Hope & hurt greet Modi in 1st Manipur visit since ethnic violence

In rain-soaked Churachandpur, countless turned up to see PM speak. Internally Displaced People from various tribes happy state got new projects worth crores, but rue no direct help to them.

ThePrint photos of the week: Floods in Punjab & the swollen Yamuna

In PhotosOfTheWeek we bring you pictures clicked by ThePrint’s photojournalists, video journalists and reporters this past week.

Lost India & Russia to ‘deepest, darkest China’, says Trump. No comment, says New Delhi

US President's Truth Social post comes days after Modi travelled to China for the SCO summit, where bonhomie between him, Putin and Xi Jinping was on full display.

Breakthrough before PM’s likely Manipur visit: MHA, Kuki-Zo groups renew arms-down pact, NH-2 to reopen

Suspension of Operation pact between Centre, Manipur & 2 umbrella organisations representing insurgents was not renewed in wake of ethnic strife.

Chinese memes, videos & commentaries say Modi overshadowed other leaders at SCO

On Douyin, many videos highlighted how Modi was all smiles during his China visit. Others focused on his handholding with Putin and Trump’s supposed irritation.

India-Singapore step up ties amid global headwinds: What’s on agenda for PM Wong’s visit

Lawrence Wong is arriving on a 3-day visit between 2-4 September. The visit is set to see Singapore expand its targeted investments in India to $20-billion a year.

On Camera

A 2-hour op, precise extradition—what Maduro’s capture tells us about modern US military

Despite multiple agencies being involved, the US could maintain a clear chain of command. This is something India should consider too, as it defines the theatre command structures.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

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.