Narendra Modi

In a first, EC issues notices to BJP and Congress party presidents over PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi's alleged Model Code violations

April 25, 2024 3:00 pm

ECI says while the star campaigners continue to remain responsible for their speeches, national parties are expected to set high standards.

PM freed nation of corruption, casteism, pariwarvaad: Amit Shah

April 25, 2024 4:47 am

Tells BJP workers to increase votes in each booth: ‘Stop worrying, focus like Arjun’

PM Modi's mention of Ram temple, appeal to Sikhs, no violation of MCC, EC set to say

April 25, 2024 1:40 pm

The Indian Express has learned that the poll watchdog, in its deliberations, found no violation of the MCC, as it concluded that the PM was merely listing the achievements of his government at the Pilibhit rally

BJP’s ‘Modi ki Guarantee’ pitch, devoid of local issues, has voters disappointed in Bharuch

April 25, 2024 1:24 am

The BJP leader is facing a first-time Lok Sabha contender in Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Dediapada MLA Chaitar Vasava, who is INDIA bloc's candidate. Chaitar has been projected as a 'youth icon', especially among the tribals.

Constitution a weapon for poor, Modi trying to demolish it: Rahul Gandhi

April 25, 2024 9:24 am

Addressing a rally at the tribal belt of Paratwada in Amravati district, Rahul said that he wants to assure that no power can alter the Constitution.

PM Modi's statements about nation's resources combat brazen appeasement of Congress

April 25, 2024 9:09 am

Minority appeasement and social justice cannot coexist. The surreptitious art of trying to gain political leverage by exploiting the sentiments of the masses has long been the modus operandi of the Congress party.

Wealth redistribution to Muslim quota, 'mangalsutra' to 'Congress ki loot': How Modi tore into party ahead of 2nd phase of polls

April 24, 2024 9:30 pm

The latest in the string of attacks on the grand old party is Prime Minister Modi's use of Congress leader Sam Pitroda's "US inheritance tax" remark as ammunition to tear into the party.

Lara Dutta on PM Narendra Modi's 'Muslim quota' comments: 'Kudos for having the gumption to stand by your beliefs'

April 24, 2024 11:40 am

Lara Dutta spoke about PM Narendra Modi's controversial recent speech, and praised him for sticking to his beliefs.

Rajnath says PM has never thought of doing politics of religion

April 24, 2024 5:04 am

At a rally in support of BJP’s Gautam Buddha Nagar candidate Mahesh Sharma, Singh said, “Our Prime Minister has never thought of doing politics on the basis of Hindus, Muslims and Christians.

'Spreading hate and venom': Ex-BJP allies, Oppn parties flay PM Modi's remarks on Muslims

April 23, 2024 11:13 pm

The remarks come two days after Modi, speaking at a rally in Rajasthan’s Banswara on Sunday, said the Congress, if voted to power, could distribute the nation’s wealth among “infiltrators” and “those who have more children”.

Women’s reservation Bill gets Parliament nod: How the events unfolded

September 22, 2023 3:04 pm

Addressing women at the BJP central office on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the passage of the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Eighth Amendment) Bill, 2023, seeking to reserve 33% of seats in Lok Sabha and state Assemblies for women.

A look at Yashobhoomi, Delhi's second swanky convention centre

September 16, 2023 8:00 pm

YashoBhoomi, the second convention centre with world class infrastructure for exhibitions and conferences, after the Bharat Mandapam (which hosted the recently concluded G20 Summit) is all set be inaugurated tomorrow by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in Dwarka on May 17.

PM Modi visits France; meets Macron, honoured with highest award

July 14, 2023 1:41 pm

"A warm gesture embodying the spirit of Indo-French partnership. PM Narendra Modi conferred with the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, the highest award in France by President Emmanuel Macron," the Ministry of External Affairs tweeted.

Gifts from PM Modi to Bidens: 7.5 carat green diamond, sandalwood box from Rajasthan

June 22, 2023 1:06 pm

Heres a look at the special gifts Prime Minister Modi presented to to the US President Joe Biden and First Lady at the White House for a private dinner hosted in his honour as a part of his first official state visit to the US.

IE 100 2023: Who are the top 10 most powerful Indians?

March 31, 2023 2:14 pm

Most Powerful Indians 2023: Most new entrants on the list are either players in the coming election-packed year or those who have seen a change in fortune

From 'golgappe' to bilateral ties: Japan PM Fumio Kishida, PM Modi hold talks

March 20, 2023 8:24 pm

The Japanese prime minister arrived in Delhi this morning on a brief visit amid global geopolitical turmoil over the Ukraine conflict and increasing concerns over China's aggressive behaviour in the Indo-Pacific.

PM Narendra Modi discusses trade, security with Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese | See Pictures

March 10, 2023 6:54 pm

New Delhi and Canberra are looking to expand cooperation in defence, clean energy, education and economic spheres

IND vs AUS: Modi and Albanese's lap of honour to mark 75 years of IND-AUS friendship, see pics

March 09, 2023 10:35 am

BCCI president Roger Binny felicitated Australia's Prime minister Albanese, while the secretary Jay Shah felicitated PM Modi.

'India's growth story is changing': PM Modi at UP Global Investors’ Summit

February 10, 2023 5:37 pm

Inaugurating the event, the prime minister highlighted how UP is now known for “good governance, peace, law and order, and stability.

Parliamentarians meet and greet on opening day of Budget session

January 31, 2023 8:58 pm

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa remembers Gandhi & Mandela

June 22, 2020 6:04 pm

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, the chief guest of this year's Republic Day celebrations, recalls the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela.

Want to give Modi a hug when he abuses me: Rahul

June 22, 2020 6:04 pm

"When PM Modi abuses me, I feel like giving him a hug," says Rahul Gandhi speaking at The Odisha Dialogue.

Narendra Modi in Tamil Nadu: Calls the Opposition Parties 'Confused Lot'

June 22, 2020 6:05 pm

While interacting with booth level workers in Tamil Nadu, PM Narendra Modi attacked the Opposition, calling them a confused lot as they make opportunist alliances with parties.

Why the election in Chhattisgarh was not neck-and-neck | DECISION 2018

June 22, 2020 6:08 pm

For at least the last two elections, in Chhattisgarh it was a tight race between Congress and BJP. What changed this time around? Dipankar Ghose decodes the result.

BJP's silence is louder than Congress' celebration. The wait for Modi-Shah's concession speech is still on

June 22, 2020 6:08 pm

The big difference between Congress and the BJP after an election result was at display on Tuesday. While after almost every election defeat Rahul Gandhi addressed the media and answered questions about the result, the BJP headquarters fell silent.

What Rahul did right: It was not the promise of better governance

June 22, 2020 6:08 pm

Congress President Rahul Gandhi is rightly being credited for the grand old party's victory in three crucial states in the Hindi heartland. But what did he do right? It was not the promise of better governance. Manoj CG explains what really worked.

BJP's star campaigner Yogi Adityanath’s emotive appeals turn a damp squib | DECISION 2018

June 22, 2020 6:08 pm

Yogi Adityanath, the man in a saffron robe, has emerged as one of the star campaigners for the BJP in the last few elections. But his speeches in this election making a strong Hindutva pitch failed to get any results.

Campaign heat: The allegations, the promises and more. Who said what on the campaign trail

June 22, 2020 6:08 pm

In the five states where elections were held, here's what national leaders of the BJP and Congress promised to the people.

DECISION 2018: What's at stake in the 5 states this election

June 22, 2020 6:08 pm

As the results of assembly elections in five states unfold, here's a look at the mammoth exercise undertaken by the Election Commission of India.

Express Eye for Detail 16: What went wrong in Bulandshahr, Christian Michel’s role in AgustaWestland scam and more

June 22, 2020 6:08 pm

This week we look at how UP got to a place where mob violence that spiralled out of control got a police officer killed, why the extradition of Christian Michel is a political hot potato & how a WhatsApp video ruined a woman’s life in Kerela.