Narendra Modi
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'Experience, energy and grassroots connect': PM Modi, Nitin Nabin congratulate new office bearers
India | Aug 17, 2026, 05:20 PM ISTThe BJP has announced its new national team under party president Nitin Nabin, appointing 13 vice presidents, including Ram Madhav, Lok Sabha MP D Purandeshwari and former Uttarakhand chief minister Tirath Singh Rawat.
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Bangladesh PM Rahman likely to visit India next week, why is it significant for Delhi-Dhaka ties?
World | Aug 15, 2026, 11:37 PM ISTThe proposed visit is quite significant amid diplomatic tensions between Bangladesh and India on deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Hasina earlier vowed to return to Bangladesh, and said she may be detained or jailed but "fear can't decide her duty".
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Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge skip Independence Day celebrations for second consecutive year
India | Aug 15, 2026, 10:50 AM ISTCongress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi skipped the 80th Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort for the second consecutive year. Their absence came amid strained government-Opposition ties and followed disagreements during the Monsoon Session of Parliament.
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PM Narendra Modi's Independence Day turbans through the years: From 2026 back to 2014
Lifestyle | Aug 15, 2026, 08:49 AM ISTFrom his maroon Bandhani safa in 2026 to the vibrant Rajasthani-style turban he wore for his first Independence Day address in 2014, take a look at Narendra Modi's distinctive Red Fort headgear over the years.
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Vande Mataram to 21-gun salute, Independence Day celebrations to witness 6 firsts this year
India | Aug 14, 2026, 11:50 PM ISTFor the first time, 'Vande Mataram' will be rendered during the celebrations at Red Fort. After his arrival at the Red Fort, the Prime Minister will be received by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth and Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh.
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Govt stresses strong India-Italy ties, calls for respectful remarks over Congress' 'Meloni' jibe
India | Aug 14, 2026, 11:51 PM ISTThe Ministry of External Affairs also called for mutual respect in diplomatic discourse after Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Sandeep Dikshit made a reference to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni while taking a swipe at PM Modi’s foreign policy.
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Rahul Gandhi mocks PM Modi, Amit Shah; BJP hits back at 'uncouth, obscene' remarks
India | Aug 13, 2026, 11:49 PM ISTCongress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged that the BJP's 'political philosophy is to impose an order on India that benefits them and certain other people, and that our job is to make India express itself.'
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OPINION | Modi's advice to GenZ: Don’t just make reels, read books also
India | Aug 13, 2026, 06:18 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi has urged Gen Z and young people to spend less time watching social media reels and more time reading books. He was speaking at the launch of former President Ram Nath Kovind's autobiography.
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Boxer Berwal shares Pakistani rival's hilarious 2015 remark with PM Modi
Other Sports | Aug 10, 2026, 12:39 PM ISTIndian boxer Narender Berwal took centre stage and recalled a hilarious 2015 incident of his conversation with a Pakistani boxer who hated the name Narendra as he interacted with PM Modi at his residence on August 9th.
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Pilots' body writes to PM Modi, pushes for Civil Aviation Authority to replace DGCA
India | Aug 12, 2026, 12:18 PM ISTThe FIP also raised the issue of financial constraints; unlike global counterparts in the UK, Singapore, and neighbouring South Asian nations that operate self-sustaining bodies, the DGCA's revenue goes straight into the Consolidated Fund of India, leaving the regulator dependent on annual budget.
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PM Modi speaks to US Vice President JD Vance, discusses India-US strategic partnership
India | Aug 08, 2026, 11:56 PM IST“Received a phone call from US Vice President JD Vance. We discussed ways to further deepen India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership across key areas. Warmly congratulated him and the Second Lady on the birth of their son and conveyed best wishes to the entire family,” PM Modi said.
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Speed News: Mohan Bhagwat Backs Gen Z, Calls Their Grievances Genuine
Originals | Aug 07, 2026, 07:03 PM ISTMohan Bhagwat backed Gen Z during an interaction, calling their concerns genuine. Meanwhile, PM Modi signalled a possible push for delimitation amid growing buzz over a special Parliament session. Catch all the major updates in today's Speed News.
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PM Modi receives call from Netanyahu; discusses West Asia tensions, India-Israel bilateral ties
India | Aug 06, 2026, 11:47 PM ISTThe two leaders reviewed sustained progress in the India-Israel Special Strategic Partnership and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the bilateral cooperation.
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Meta apologises for removing PM Modi's video, chief global affairs officer calls takedown an error
India | Aug 05, 2026, 11:41 PM ISTThe US technology giant's global team led by its Global Affairs head Joel Kaplan met Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw today. Meta owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.
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Kejriwal to march to PM Modi's residence over E20 petrol, alleges Centre 'yielded' to Trump
Delhi | Aug 03, 2026, 02:27 PM ISTKejriwal said that he will go to PM Modi’s residence tomorrow along with 100 people to personally hand over the petitions signed by the public and discuss issues related to ethanol-blended petrol.
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No FIR against minor girl over abusive remarks on PM Modi: Delhi Police sources
India | Aug 03, 2026, 10:29 AM ISTThe girl used abusive language against the Prime Minister, allegedly insulting the dignity of the constitutional office. The complaint further alleged that the remarks were intended to incite ill-will and disturb public peace.
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'PM gave her jeevandaan': Mother of girl who abused PM Modi in viral video | Watch
India | Aug 03, 2026, 12:04 AM ISTThe mother of the Noida teenager also appealed for the withdrawal of the FIR and urged the government to ban social media use by underage children.
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PM Modi credits youth for India's startup success, vows to modernise education in fresh outreach
Karnataka | Aug 01, 2026, 06:30 PM ISTAddressing a gathering in Karnataka's Mysuru, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said his government committed to modernising the country's education infrastructure, while crediting the youth for India's startup ecosystem success.
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PM Modi inaugurates Bhogapuram Greenfield Airport, says 'it will give a major boost to tourism..'
India | Aug 01, 2026, 01:16 PM ISTThis Bhogapuram Greenfield Airport is designed to handle 6 million passengers annually in the first phase, with a master plan to increase its capacity to 40 million passengers per year in the future. PM Modi will inaugurate the airport terminal building around 11 am.
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Meta responds to FIR against its India head over posts on PM Modi during CJP protest: 'Cooperating'
India | Aug 01, 2026, 08:58 AM IST"We are in touch with the concerned agencies and are cooperating with them to resolve the matter," a Meta spokesperson said.