Narendra Modi

Prime Minister of India

Narendra Damodardas Modi was born on September 17, 1950, in Vadnagar, Gujarat, India. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Delhi in 1978, and subsequently a Master of Arts from Gujarat University in 1982. In his youth, he joined the paramilitary nationalist organization Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, holding various positions there, and from 2001 to 2014, he served as the Chief Minister of Gujarat. Since May 26, 2014, he has been the 14th Prime Minister of India, and the leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party.

2014

Sworn in as Prime Minister of India

2014

Launched the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana program for comprehensive financial inclusion

2014

Initiated the "Make in India" campaign to stimulate manufacturing and investment

2014

Began the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan mission to improve sanitation and cleanliness

2016

Launched the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana program to provide gas connections to women from low-income families

2017

Implemented the Goods and Services Tax (GST), unifying India's indirect tax system

2019

Re-elected as Prime Minister

2019

The Indian government led by Modi revoked the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, which was the only Muslim-majority state in the country

2024

Sworn in for a third term as Prime Minister

News by theme

Zelenskyy: Putin must lose, and this is a matter of life and death for the democratic world

Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of Putin's defeat for the democratic world, discussed defense cooperation with partners, and thanked those who defend Ukraine from Russian attacks.

War in Ukraine • March 20, 09:07 PM • 28134 views

Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto wins presidential election: opposition accuses him of human rights violations

Prabowo Subianto, a former general and defence minister, won the Indonesian presidential election with 58. 6 per cent of the vote, receiving 96 million votes. Opponents accused him and incumbent President Joko Widodo of election fraud and nepotism.

News of the World • March 20, 05:02 PM • 28369 views

Zelenskyy: Ukraine is interested in strengthening trade and economic relations with India

Zelenskyy and the Indian prime minister discussed strengthening trade and economic relations, including agricultural exports, cooperation in the aviation industry, and trade in pharmaceuticals and industrial products.

Economy • March 20, 02:33 PM • 21655 views

Reaction to the elections in Russia: indian prime minister congratulates putin on re-election and says partnership is growing

Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi congratulated Vladimir Putin on his re-election as President of Russia and expressed his desire to further strengthen the strategic partnership between India and Russia.

News of the World • March 18, 03:23 PM • 25635 views

India announces the date of the largest elections on the planet

India's general election, the world's largest with nearly a billion eligible voters, will begin on April 19 and last six weeks, with results announced on June 4 as incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks a third consecutive term.

Politics • March 16, 09:55 PM • 38516 views

In 2024, more than 2 billion people will go to the polls in 50 countries

In 2024, elections will be held in more than 50 countries, so this year more than 2 billion voters will elect their governments. In particular, major elections are planned in India, the European Union, russia, Iran, and the United States.

Politics • February 15, 02:23 PM • 24799 views

Global steamed rice supply could face challenges from India's potential plans - Bloomberg

India may extend a 20% export duty on steamed rice to reduce food inflation ahead of national elections.

Economy • February 7, 02:54 PM • 30969 views

The US approves a $4 billion deal to sell UAVs to India: State Department

The US State Department approves the sale of 31 MQ-9B SkyGuardian military drones and related equipment to India for $4 billion.

Politics • February 1, 10:09 PM • 34612 views