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Narendra Modi Narendra Modi DOB: 17/09/1950

Narendra Modi has been the Prime Minister of India since 2014. He is a Lok Sabha member from the Varanasi constituency of Uttar Pradesh. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won 282 and 303 seats in the 2014 and 2019 Lok Sabha Elections under the leadership of Narendra Modi. In the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections, PM Modi won the Varanasi seat with a margin of 4,79,505 votes. He was polled 6,74,664 votes and defeated Samajwadi Party (SP) candidate Shalini Yadav who got 1,95,159 votes. In the 2014 Lok Sabha Elections, Modi contested on BJP ticket from the constituency for the first time and won the seat. He was polled 5,81,022 votes and defeated Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate Arvind Kejriwal who got 2,09,238 votes. Modi defeated Kejriwal by a margin of 3,71,784 votes. Modi also won the Vadodara seat in 2014 but decided to retain Varanasi. He was the Gujarat Chief Minister from 2001 to 2014. Modi represented Rajkot II constituency in the Gujarat Assembly in 2002 and Maninagar thrice in a row in 2002, 2007 and 2012. He is again contesting from the Varanasi constituency in the Lok Sabha Elections 2024.

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Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck hosted a

PM Modi steals the show at Bhutan King's special family dinner at Lingkana Palace I PICS

World | Mar 26, 2024, 01:11 PM IST

During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent State visit to Bhutan, the Himalayan country's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck hosted a special family dinner for him. The rare and special gesture reflected the friendship and camaraderie shared between the leaders of the two nations.

The new terminal building at Chennai Airport spanning an

PM Modi to inaugurate new terminal building at Chennai Airport on April 8 | SEE PICS

India | Apr 06, 2023, 09:05 PM IST

Chennai Airport: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the new Integrated Terminal Building at Chennai Airport will be an important addition to the city's infrastructure.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stops to accept a painting

PM Modi holds massive roadshow in Shimla to mark 8 years of govt | IN PICS

India | Jun 01, 2022, 12:09 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Shimla to take part in a roadshow and address a rally at the Ridge Maidan to mark the eighth anniversary of his government. He was accompanied by Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur. State BJP general secretary Trilok Jamwal had earlier said the prime minister's roadshow will cover the half-a-kilometre distance from CTO to Rani Jhansi Park.

India TV Editor-in-Chief Rajat Sharma at 'India TV Samvaad'

India TV Samvaad celebrates Modi govt 8 years | IN PICS

India | May 30, 2022, 10:51 PM IST

Modi govt has completed 8 years in office. To mark the 8th anniversary, India TV is organising a mega conclave 'India TV Samvaad' in New Delhi today, where top central ministers, BJP leaders and those from opposition quarters will speak about the performance of Modi govt.

PM Narendra  Modi receives the Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar

IN PICS | PM Modi receives Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar award

India | Apr 24, 2022, 09:06 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday was honoured with the Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar award and remembered the iconic singer as an artist who was an integral part of nation-building. Modi, who regarded her as his elder sister, is the first recipient of the award. Lata Mangeshkar died at 92 in February following multiple organ failures.

The Home Ministry said after the

In 5 photos, see how PM Modi was stuck after major security lapse in Punjab

India | Jan 05, 2022, 04:25 PM IST

A major security lapse forced Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cavalcade to return to Bathinda in Punjab on Wednesday. The Prime Minister was on way to Ferozpur via road when protesters blocked the highway due to which PM Modi was stuck on a flyover for over 20 minutes. The Prime Minister had to address a poll rally and lay the foundation stone of the Delhi-Amritsar-Katra expressway among other developmental projects ahead of assembly elections in the state. However, after the security breach, he had to cancel the event.

Over hundred members from Indian Community gathered at the

Amid rains, Indians give PM Modi warm welcome as he lands in Washington | SEE PICS

World | Sep 23, 2021, 09:45 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived in Washington for a 3-day visit, on Wednesday received a warm welcome from the members of the Indian community at Joint Base Andrews in Washington DC.

Tableaus of different states on display at Rajpath

Republic Day 2019 In Pics | India displays military might, cultural diversity at Rajpath

India | Jan 26, 2019, 10:03 PM IST

Celebrations for the 70th Republic Day began Saturday with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in attendance as the chief guest, amid heavy security deployment in the city.

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Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Ranveer Singh and others spotted at private airport enroute to meet PM Modi

Fashion & Lifestyle | Jan 10, 2019, 01:24 PM IST

Bollywood celebrities Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Ranveer Singh and many others were spotted at the private airport today as they fly to New Delhi to meet PM Narendra Modi. Check out their pictures.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi performs Ganga 'Aarti', in

In Pics | Kumbh Mela: Where sea of humans descends for a holy dip

India | Jan 14, 2019, 04:34 PM IST

The Kumbh Mela, held every three years, is a mass Hindu pilgrimage of faith in which people gather to bathe in a sacred or holy river. The mela, which is the world’s largest gathering of its type, draws lakhs of bhakts (devotees) from all over the country and around the globe. Here are some of the photographs from the festival which will give you a glimpse of diverse nature of the mela.

Janmashtami, the birthday of Lord Krishna, is celebrated

In Pics: India celebrates Janmashtami, birthday of Lord Krishna

India | Sep 03, 2018, 11:56 AM IST

India celebrates Janmashtami festival, birthday of Lord Krishna, with zeal and happiness. School children from around the world dress up as Lord Krishna and Radha to participate in fancy dress competitions.

Union Budget 2018

In Pics: FM presents Union Budget 2018

India | Feb 01, 2018, 02:28 PM IST

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley presented the Union Budget 2018 at the Parliament today.

69th Republic Day Parade

FridayFlashback: India's military might, cultural diversity on display at Rajpath during 69th Republic Day parade

India | Jan 25, 2019, 11:55 AM IST

India on Friday celebrated its 69th Republic Day with 10 leaders of ASEAN countries taking a close look at the country's military might and cultural diversity and getting a peep into achievements at the grand parade on majestic Rajpath.

Jai Ram Thakur sworn-in as Himachal CM

In Pics: Jai Ram Thakur sworn-in as Himachal CM

Politics | Dec 27, 2017, 10:30 PM IST

Jai Ram Thakur was on Wednesday (Dec 27) sworn in as the 14th CM of Himachal Pradesh along with 11 other ministers at a ceremony at the historic Ridge Ground in Shimla.

Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani and Deputy CM Nitin Patel along

In Pics: Vijay Rupani sworn-in as Gujarat CM

Politics | Dec 26, 2017, 07:44 PM IST

Vijay Rupani was on Tuesday (Dec 26) sworn in as CM of Gujarat for the second consecutive. Rupani, 61, and his deputy Nitin Patel were administered the oath of office and secrecy by Governor OP Kohli at a grand ceremony in Gandhinagar.

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PM Modi flies on seaplane, finishes Gujarat campaign in style

Politics | Dec 12, 2017, 08:04 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi ended the campaign for the second phase of Gujarat assembly polls in style on Tuesday (Dec 12) as he took a seaplane ride from the Sabarmati River in Ahmedabad to Dharoi Dam in north Gujarat and returned after offering prayers at the

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In Pics: PM Modi launches first phase of Hyderabad Metro

Politics | Nov 28, 2017, 09:58 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the first phase of the 72-km elevated Hyderabad Metro Rail project at the Miyapur station here. After launching the 30-km stretch between Miyapur and Nagole, having 24 stations in between, PM took a ride on the

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PM Narendra Modi visits Kedarnath shrine

Politics | Oct 20, 2017, 06:46 PM IST

The Prime minister also laid the foundation stones of five reconstruction projects at Kedarnath today.

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In pics: PM Modi celebrates Diwali with troops along LoC in Jammu and Kashmir's Gurez

India | Oct 19, 2017, 05:21 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday celebrated Diwali with troops posted along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir's Gurez Sector.

Bullet train project launch

In pics, Day 2 of Shinzo Abe visit: From Bullet train project launch to Indo-Japan Summit

Politics | Sep 14, 2017, 08:24 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe on Thursday laid the foundation stone for India's first 508-km high-speed rail project in Ahmedabad.

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