Indian PM Narendra Modi

Is BJP's policy of exclusion and segregation backfiring?

PM Modi's decision to inaugurate the new parliament building himself has garnered scrutiny.

PM off to India on four-day visit

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina left Dhaka for New Delhi this morning (September 5, 2022) on a four-day state visit at the invitation of her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi.

Why Bilkis Bano’s rapists should be behind bars

Men who raped Bilkis Bano during 2002 Gujarat riots allowed to walk free on the same day that PM Modi promised to make the nation a better place for women.

Hasina, Modi likely to inaugurate 1320 MW Maitree Power Project in Sept

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi are expected to jointly inaugurate the 1320 MW Maitree Super Thermal Power Station during the former’s visit to India in the first week of September, according to Hindustan Times.

Shinzo Abe shooting: World leaders react

Japanese former prime minister Shinzo Abe was shot on Friday while campaigning in western Japan, a government spokesman said. The world leaders reacted to the shooting of Shinzo Abe, reports Reuters.

Recruit 10 lakh people in 1.5 years, Modi instructs Indian mission

With fresh general elections less than two years away, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced an ambitious employment-generation plan as he instructed that one million people be recruited by his government in mission mode in the next and half years.

May Eid enhance spirit of brotherhood in society: Modi tweets

Indian President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi today extended greetings to their countrymen on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.

Hasina-Modi virtual summit: 7 MoUs signed

Bangladesh and India signed seven memorandum of understanding (MoUs) on cooperation in seven sectors during a virtual summit today.

I never had desire to join politics: Modi

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said he had never desired to join politics but having done so is trying to give his best to serve the people.

August 8, 2019
August 8, 2019

Modi praises Sheikh Hasina’s ‘zero tolerance’ policy against terrorism

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi highly acclaims his counterpart Sheikh Hasina’s “zero tolerance” policy against any sorts of terrorism and religious extremism and calls Bangladesh a role model for religious harmony as home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal called on him in New Delhi.

June 8, 2019
June 8, 2019

Modi to lead Int’l Day of Yoga celebrations June 21

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead this year’s main event of the International Day of Yoga celebrations on June 21 at Ranchi, capital city of Jharkhand state.

April 10, 2019
April 10, 2019

PM Modi asks for votes over Balakot strike, slain Pulwama attack jawans; EC seeks report

The Election Commission of India takes cognizance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks asking first-time voters to dedicate their vote to those who carried out the air strike in Balakot and seeks a report from poll officials in Maharashtra.

April 8, 2019
April 8, 2019

A Battle for India's Soul

As India gears up for its general election, one must not lose sight of the sheer size of the exercise, which has been described as the “biggest humanly managed event in the world.”

April 4, 2019
April 4, 2019

How brand Modi plays in Indian election

If Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi wins this spring’s general election, as is widely expected, it will also be another massive victory for the marketing machine created to amplify Brand Modi into every Indian living room.

December 16, 2018
December 16, 2018

Modi honours soldiers who fought in 1971

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembers the “indomitable spirit and unwavering courage” of the soldiers who fought against Pakistan in the Liberation War of Bangladesh in 1971.

September 11, 2018
September 11, 2018

9,000MW power to be imported by 2041

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said the government has planned to import 9000 MW electricity from neighbouring countries by 2041 to maintain the country's high economic growth.

August 31, 2018
August 31, 2018

India PM Modi meets Myanmar President Win Myint on sidelines of BIMSTEC Summit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Myanmar President Win Myint on the sidelines of the 4th BIMSTEC Summit in Kathmandu of Nepal.

July 20, 2018
July 20, 2018

Lok Sabha begins no-confidence motion against Modi govt

The Lok Sabha, the lower House of Indian parliament, begins a debate on the first no-confidence motion sponsored by the opposition against the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

May 24, 2018
May 24, 2018

PM flies to Kolkata tomorrow

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is to leave Dhaka for Kolkata on May 25 morning on a two-day official visit to India at the invitation of her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi.