Narendra Modi

No Hug, No Eye Contact: PM Modi-Trump's awkward handshake, formal gestures at G7 Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump met on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France, their first in-person interaction in 16 months. Ahead of formal talks, the leaders are expected to discuss trade, strategic cooperation, regional security and West Asia.

Jun 16, 2026

G7 Summit: PM Modi greets Meloni, smiles next to Trump, thanks Macron for welcome during leaders' photo-op

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the G7 Summit in Evian, France, where he thanked French President Emmanuel Macron for the warm welcome and shared a friendly embrace with him ahead of the outreach session.

Jun 16, 2026

The Anthropic Suspension: A Clarifying Moment for AI Sovereignty

Industry leaders and policymakers argue that India must reduce dependence on foreign AI platforms and invest heavily in domestic AI development to ensure technological self-reliance, economic competitiveness and strategic autonomy in the AI era.

Jun 16, 2026

'Dhruv T**ti is anti-national': Orry slams Dhruv Rathee; manifests of photo-op with PM Modi in his signature hand-on-chest style

Social media influencer Orry has slammed YouTuber Dhruv Rathee, calling him anti-national. Orry claims he discusses issues that suit his narrative. He also revealed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi tops his wishlist of people he'd like to click a photo with.

Jun 16, 2026

India, US to hold fresh trade talks on June 23-24; PM Modi welcomes US-Iran understanding and peace in West Asia

Highlighting the conflict's global economic impact and loss of lives, Modi stressed the importance of free navigation and commerce while backing continued negotiations toward a sustainable final agreement.

Jun 15, 2026

'Dhurandhar' diplomacy: President Macron uses Bollywood hit song 'Aari Aari' to recap PM Modi's visit to France

Moving beyond traditional buyer-seller dynamics, Modi and Macron agreed to intensify collaboration with an explicit focus on the co-design, co-development, and co-production of advanced defence platforms and cutting-edge military technologies.

Jun 15, 2026

Bharat Innovates Event in France: PM Modi Hugs Macron, Highlights Affordable Healthcare and Pitches India as Global Innovation Hub

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron inaugurated Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice, France. Addressing global investors, he said India offers vast opportunities in emerging sectors and has evolved from a "solution consumer" to a "solution contributor" for the world.

Jun 14, 2026

Truth behind the viral claim that PM Modi asked women to sell gold and deposit money in banks [fact Check]

A viral graphic circulating on social media falsely claims that Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged women to sell their gold and deposit the money in banks. The image, carrying the logo of Navbharat Times, attributes a quote to Modi calling on "mothers and sisters" to sacrifice by selling their gold.

Jun 14, 2026

Trump, PM Modi set to hold bilateral discussions on June 17: White House

US President Donald Trump is set to hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 17 during the G7 Summit in France. Trump will also meet several other world leaders on the sidelines of the summit as part of efforts to strengthen economic and strategic cooperation with key partners.

Jun 13, 2026

'We can go hungry, but won't compromise on your security': Kanpur youth writes emotional letter to PM Modi

Concerned by reports of reduced spending on the Prime Minister's security, Ashutosh urged that no compromise be made on Modi's protection, calling him a symbol of hope and an invaluable asset to the nation. He also expressed confidence that India would achieve the goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047 under Modi's leadership.

Jun 13, 2026

'Huge loss': Renowned Indian pistol shooter and coach Jaspal Rana passes away at 49

Rana was awarded the Arjuna Award in 1994 and the Padma Shri in 1997 for his contributions to Indian shooting. Recognised for his excellence in coaching, Rana received the Dronacharya Award in 2020, India's highest honour for sports coaching.

Jun 12, 2026

Overcame challenges to provide welfare, development: CM Naidu on 2 years of NDA govt in Andhra

Marking the completion of two years of the TDP-led NDA government, Naidu thanked the people of the state for their trust and credited the support of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Central government for Andhra Pradesh's progress.

Jun 12, 2026

Fact Check: Did PM Modi Meet CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke in US? Sanjay Raut Deletes Viral Photo Amid Questions

A social media post shared by Sanjay Raut sparked controversy after it featured a photograph purportedly showing Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke. The post was later deleted after users questioned the image's authenticity.

Jun 11, 2026

Raghav Chadha performs special pooja as PM Modi becomes India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister

Marking the milestone with a special pooja in Delhi, Chadha described the achievement as historic and praised Modi for winning the trust of voters in three consecutive general elections.

Jun 11, 2026

Watch: PM Modi Enjoys Jhalmuri Served by Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari at NDA Meeting as he completes 12 years in office

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was seen enjoying jhalmuri, a popular Bengali snack, during the NDA Chief Ministers' and Deputy Chief Ministers' meeting in New Delhi. A video from the event went viral on social media, showing BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari serving jhalmuri to the Prime Minister.

Jun 11, 2026

NEET UG re-test: 'Zero error in exam, timely results,' assures Dharmendra Pradhan

Pradhan assured students that the exam and results would be conducted on time and without issues. He also called for strict and speedy punishment for those involved in the NEET paper leak case and said legal action against implicated exam paper setters is being explored.

Jun 9, 2026

Wanted To Keep 7.5-Carat Diamond Gifted By PM Modi, But Was Too Expensive: Jill Biden

In her memoir View from the East Wing: A Memoir, Biden offers a behind-the-scenes account of life at the White House and the strict rules governing gifts received by America's First Family. The book hit the stores this week.

Jun 7, 2026

'India Charged Tremendous Tariffs': Trump Says India-US Trade Deal Is Near, Praises Modi calls him 'Good Friend'

Trump said the situation has now reversed and the US is generating significant tariff revenue from Indian imports. His comments came amid ongoing negotiations on an interim bilateral trade agreement and shortly after Washington announced an additional 12.5% tariff on imports from India and 53 other countries

Jun 5, 2026

India-US trade deal 99 pc finalised, remaining issues being resolved: Sergio Gor

A US trade delegation led by Assistant US Trade Representative Brendan Lynch is currently in India holding discussions with officials from the Commerce and External Affairs ministries. The delegation is also scheduled to meet Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal as talks enter their final phase.

Jun 3, 2026

Delhi Hotel Fire Tragedy: 21 Dead, Dozens Injured in Massive Blaze at Malviya Nagar Restaurant Building

More than 10 fire tenders were deployed to the scene, and rescue teams evacuated around 37 people from the building. One fire officer was injured during the operation. The fire was eventually brought under control, but search and rescue efforts continued for hours. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the blaze.

Jun 3, 2026