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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicPrime Minister Narendra Modi

Topic: Prime Minister Narendra Modi

‘1st non-biological PM merged it, then railways got submerged’: Jairam’s dig as reform move unravels

His remarks follow a report by ThePrint highlighting concerns among probationers about govt's potential plan to split IRMS again to address shortage of technical expertise.

Modi’s Ukraine visit sends many signals. Some seem aimed for Russia

The big question before Modi's Kyiv visit was if it was geopolitical damage control after Western criticism of his Moscow trip. Now, there’s a new question: did the trip send a message to Moscow?

What next for US-India defence? Strategic priorities for Modi 3.0, new White House leadership

In Modi's third term, and with bipartisan support for the US-India relationship in America, growth is anticipated in defence collaboration.

Modi’s lehariya turban, politicians in raincoats, Olympians in attendance — glimpses from Red Fort

In the speech, his 11th so far, Prime Minister Narendra Modi touched upon Aatmanirbhar Bharat, youth skill development, natural disaster incidents and issue of women's safety.

Modi’s 1st visit to Ukraine likely in August, as India seeks to balance ties between West & Russia

India has been facing outrage from US & its allies over the timing and symbolism of PM Modi’s bilateral visit to Moscow earlier this month.

‘Gupshup’ or ‘feedback’? PM Modi meets Haryana BJP MPs as party sets sights on assembly polls

MPs present at the meeting say that Modi did not discuss the LS poll setback, but exchanged feedback about BJP’s position in Haryana. The state goes to polls in October.

Modi govt declares 25 June ‘Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas’, Congress hits back with ‘undeclared emergency’ taunt

25 June, 1975 is the date when Indira Gandhi imposed the Emergency. Congress calls move a 'headline-grabbing exercise', says Modi's reduced majority a ‘political and moral’ defeat.

India’s role ‘especially important’ for peace between Russia & Ukraine, says Austrian Chancellor

Narendra Modi, 1st Indian leader in 41 years to visit Austria, met Chancellor Karl Nehammer in Vienna Wednesday, discussed Russia-Ukraine war, situation in West Asia & economic ties.

Smiles, handshakes & MoUs: Snapshots from Modi-Hasina meet & ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan

The Bangladeshi PM's state visit is the first bilateral visit by a foreign leader since the Modi government returned to power earlier this month.

A hub of ancient learning, its medieval decline & modern rebirth — the story of Nalanda University

Nalanda's new campus was inaugurated by PM Modi Wednesday. Set up in 5th century, it's said to have housed 10,000 students at the time. It was burnt down in 12th century & rebuilt in 2016.

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.