Narendra Modi

India–US trade deal draws praise, triggers calls for caution

The newly announced India–US trade deal has received strong praise from Indian-American business leaders, who view it as a breakthrough that firmly resets bilateral ties, while policy veterans have urged caution pending clarity on key details. Venture capitalist Asha Jadeja Motwani called the agreement a major success, saying it positions India as pivotal for the US in energy, defence and technology, and delivers the best possible tariff outcome.

Feb 3, 2026

India, US ties will flourish further: Amit Shah, Nadda on trade deal

Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP President J.P. Nadda welcomed the India–US trade deal, calling it a major boost to bilateral ties and economic growth. Shah described the agreement, which cuts US tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent, as a historic step that will strengthen strategic partnership and expand business opportunities between the two countries. Nadda praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership.

Feb 3, 2026

Stock market cheers India-US trade deal, Sensex rallies over 2,400 points

As of 9.25 am, Sensex added 2,421 points, or 2.97 per cent, to reach 84,088, and Nifty gained 741 points, or 2.96 per cent to settle at 25,829.

Feb 3, 2026

US experts back India's growth, urge manufacturing push

US-based economists and business leaders have welcomed India's Union Budget, saying it reinforces the country's strong growth momentum and sends positive signals to global trade and investors.

Feb 2, 2026

PM Modi launches PM SVANidhi credit cards: Affordable loans for street vendors in Gujarat and Bihar

The PM SVANidhi scheme is a Indian government micro-credit initiative launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs to provide affordable, collateral-free working capital loans to street vendors for restarting businesses, focusing on financial inclusion and digital empowerment through credit cards and interest subsidies for socio-economic upliftment.

Jan 24, 2026

Even Netaji would have been summoned for SIR hearing had he been alive: Mamata Banerjee

Banerjee accused the Union government of distorting history, abolishing the Planning Commission, and not declaring Netaji's birthday a national holiday. She also linked the SIR process to deaths and suicides in the state, calling for accountability and statewide protests.

Jan 23, 2026

Who is Nitin Nabin? Meet BJP's new youngest national president

Nitin Nabin has previously served as the party's National Working President and received strong backing from top BJP leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and outgoing president J.P. Nadda. His election reflects a strategic move to bring youthful leadership to the party while maintaining organisational continuity.

Jan 20, 2026

PM Modi holds delegation-level talks with German Chancellor Merz in Gandhinagar, shares festive moments at International Kite Festival

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz flew kites, interacted with international participants, and highlighted Gujarat's cultural traditions. They held delegation-level talks in Gandhinagar to review and strengthen the India–Germany Strategic Partnership across sectors including trade, technology, defence, and sustainable development.

Jan 12, 2026

Had 'insightful interaction' with economists on Aatmanirbharta, Viksit Bharat: PM Modi

To sustain long-term growth, PM Modi called for mission-mode reforms across diverse sectors during the meeting held at NITI Aayog on Tuesday.

Dec 31, 2025

PM Modi condoles demise of Khaleda Zia, says her contributions to India-Bangladesh relations will always be remembered

Begum Khaleda Zia passed away early Tuesday morning after a prolonged illness at the age of 80, her party confirmed. According to a statement issued by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), she died at around 6 a.m. at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka, where she had been undergoing treatment for over a month.

Dec 30, 2025

Nothing to learn from RSS, it is an "organisation of hatred", says Cong MP Manickam Tagore

Drawing a sharp comparison, the Congress MP added, "In the way al-Qaeda operates through bloodshed, the RSS too does the same work inside the country—spreading hatred." Tagore went on to underline the Congress party's mass connect, saying, "Congress is a people's party, a grounded party. From village to village, people are connected with our party. Congress does not need to learn anything from the RSS."

Dec 28, 2025

World looking at India with 'great expectations' because of our youth, says PM Modi in 'Mann Ki Baat'

Addressing the 129th episode of his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat', the Prime Minister said, "Today, the world is looking at India with great expectations. The biggest reason for this hope is our youth. In the field of science, our achievements, innovations, and technological advancements have impressed countries around the world."

Dec 28, 2025

Foxconn, Toyota exit: BJP accuses Karnataka Dy CM Shivakumar of intimidating businesses

Addressing a press conference in Bengaluru, Karnataka BJP President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra said: "In the last two-and-a-half years, several companies, from Ather Energy to others, had moved out of the state. Toyota had gone to another state, and Foxconn's second unit had also moved elsewhere."

Dec 27, 2025

India–New Zealand free trade pact to spur jobs, exports and investments

"We said we'd secure a Free Trade Agreement with India in our first term, and we've delivered," Luxon said in a post on social media platform X. "This landmark deal means more jobs, higher incomes, and more exports by opening the door to 1.4 billion Indian consumers," he added.

Dec 27, 2025

Govt committed to boost ease of living, continue reform trajectory, says PM Modi

"Ours is a Government committed to boosting 'Ease of Living' and this thread below gives examples of how we have worked in that direction. Our reform trajectory will continue with even more vigour in the coming times," the Prime Minister stated.

Dec 26, 2025

Historic Labour Code reforms to accelerate growth, create more jobs in 2026

The hectic winter session of Parliament saw the approval of proposals to allow 100 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) in insurance and opening the nuclear power sector to private players. These came close on the heels of the four labour laws that were recently notified, integrating 29 complex laws into 4 streamlined Codes, to create an environment that promotes industrial efficiency while safeguarding workers' interests.

Dec 25, 2025

India in advanced stages of trade talks with US: Piyush Goyal

Goyal told journalists that India has already finalised free trade agreements with three members of the Five Eyes (FVEY) intelligence alliance — Australia, the UK, and New Zealand. The US and Canada comprise the other two members of the grouping.

Dec 22, 2025

Four killed, two injured after train hits group en route to PM Modi rally in West Bengal

The incident occurred near Taherpur station. It is learned that 40 people had arrived from Murshidabad on Friday night to attend PM Modi's rally. All of them are reportedly from Sabaldah village in the Burwan area. Some of them went to the railway tracks to relieve themselves in the early morning. At that time, they were hit by an approaching train, and four of them were thrown onto the tracks. The injuries were so severe that they died on the spot. Two persons were admitted to the local Shaktinagar Hospital in a critical condition. According to hospital sources, one person's condition is serious.

Dec 20, 2025

Bad weather disrupts PM Modi's Taherpur visit, chopper returns to Kolkata

The Prime Minister's chopper had returned to Kolkata and landed at the airport. While state BJP leaders had hinted at the possibility that he might reach Taherpur by road and attend his twin programmes there, one administrative and the other political, the distance - over 100 kms - did not make it feasible, and PM Modi is scheduled to address the rally virtually from Kolkata.

Dec 20, 2025

When PM Modi secured his first decisive electoral mandate, just a year after becoming Gujarat CM

Recalling the historic moment, Modi Archive, a popular social media handle on X, stated, "On December 15, 2002, the Gujarat Assembly election results delivered @narendramodi his first comprehensive electoral mandate, just a year after assuming office as Chief Minister."

Dec 15, 2025