Narendra Damodardas Modi is the 14th Prime Minister of India. Narendra Modi assumed the office of the prime minister on May 26, 2014, after his Bharatiya Janata Party swept the Lok Sabha elections held that year. Before becoming prime minister, Narendra Modi served as the Chief Minister of Gujarat for over a decade.
Narendra Modi was born to Hiraba and Damodardas Modi in Vadnagar in Gujarat’s Mehsana district on September 17, 1950. In the 1970s, Narendra Modi joined the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh before going on to join the Bharatiya Janata Party in the late ’80s. In 2001, he took over as the Chief Minister of Gujarat, a post he occupied until 2014. In 2019, Narendra Modi won a second term as the Prime Minister of India.
Rahul Gandhi has issued a fresh challenge to Prime Minister Modi for a debate on anti-nationalism and Dimagi Naxals following Modi's remarks.
Prime Minister Modi honoured Lal Krishna Advani on his 100th birthday, recognising his key political contributions and leadership in BJP's growth.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday lambasted Lok Sabha's Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to hold an open debate. Questioning the Congress leader's intent, Adityanath said Parliament was the biggest platform for debate and accused Gandhi of avoiding discussions there. "The biggest platform for debate is Parliament. There is no debate on the [town] square... Why do you want to run away from debate in Parliament?" he said, speaking at AajTak Panchayat event. He also accused him of insulting democracy. Gandhi had dared PM Modi to have an open debate while questioning the BJP's allegations of the Opposition being "anti-national" and having links with foreign forces.
The speaker emphasised electoral revisions and NDA unity under Modi, focusing on security and development. An economic empowerment scheme for women in Uttar Pradesh was also announced.
L K Advani's 99th birthday was marked with prayers and tributes by BJP leaders recognising his lifelong political contributions and dedication.
Prime Minister Modi celebrated Diwali with security forces in Bastar, focusing on peace and development after counter-insurgency efforts.
Prime Minister Modi celebrates Lal Krishna Advani's 99th birthday, highlighting his role in India's nation-building and democracy.
Prime Minister Modi wished BJP leader LK Advani on his 99th birthday, honouring his role from Partition to nation-building.
PM Modi and Rajnath Singh celebrated Diwali with troops, highlighting India's defence exports and self-reliance.
In a Diwali special episode of Unpolitics, astrologer Astro Sharmistha shares key political and socio-economic predictions for India and the world.
Political discussion in Uttar Pradesh focuses on Ayodhya's changes during Deepotsav ahead of Diwali, with differing views from leaders. Analysts highlight BJP’s cultural and development approach, and the opposition’s challenges post-2024 elections. Prime Minister Modi extends festive greetings and honours armed forces during the festival.
Yogi Adityanath addressed Deepotsav 2026, highlighting Ayodhya's cultural significance and its transformation into a smart city.
Congress and BJP clash over Rahul Gandhi's challenge to Prime Minister Modi and debate on electoral roll revision.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Choti Diwali to exchange festive greetings during the celebrations.
The Bharat Agriculture Conference 2026 in New Delhi highlights farmers and features an interaction with Prime Minister Modi under the theme 'Smart Kisan for Viksit Bharat'.
Prime Minister Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh extended Diwali greetings and shared plans to celebrate the festival, encouraging positivity and paying tribute to soldiers.
A political confrontation has erupted between BJP and the Opposition over the SIR issue, with calls for debate in Parliament.
During a meeting in New Delhi, the Prime Minister met an Indian cricketer and his family. A video captured an interaction where the cricketer's young daughter stood before the Prime Minister and recited a Ganpati bhajan. The child recited the devotional verses addressing the deity during the visit, concluding the news broadcast bulletin.
A massive political storm erupted after Jharkhand minister and Congress leader Irfan Ansari claimed that forty lakh youth across India are prepared to take to the streets and warned that the situation in the country could turn worse than in Bangladesh and Nepal if public voices continue to be suppressed. Ansari asserted that public agitation brought down regimes in Bangladesh and Nepal, and credited Rahul Gandhi with holding back millions of students and youths so far. The remarks triggered sharp criticism from the Bharatiya Janata Party and Vishwa Hindu Parishad, with the BJP labelling the Congress a dangerous den of anarchists promoting mobocracy and mayhem. The VHP demanded Ansari's immediate removal from the Jharkhand cabinet over his provocative comments. Ansari further targeted the central government regarding election forms and alleged disenfranchisement of voters.
The Election Commission of India has initiated operational changes in its Special Intensive Revision process by decoupling the declaration from online Form 6 across states.
