India and New Zealand on Monday officially signed a long-awaited free trade agreement (FTA), sealing what Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has described as a “once-in-a-generation” pact that opens new pathways for trade in goods and services, investment flows, and labour mobility between the two countries. The pact was formalised in the presence of Commerce Minister...
One year after the Pahalgam terror attack that shook the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a unified India in honouring the 26 lives lost, saying that the country’s resolve against terrorism remains “unshakeable.” In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the Prime Minister said that India has moved beyond mere condemnation to a doctrine...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday welcomed South Korean President Lee Jae-myung on his maiden state visit to India, describing the latter’s life as an inspiring example of struggle and dedication. Following delegation-level talks in the national capital, Prime Minister Modi and Lee Jae-myung, witnessed the exchange of several MoUs between India and South Korea,...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday slammed the ruling TMC in West Bengal, alleging that it “earned a PhD in looting” over the last 15 years, and was only interested in the “development of infiltrators” at the cost of the youth, farmers and backward classes. Addressing a poll rally in Medinipur, Mr. Modi alleged that...
In a major setback to the government, the Lok Sabha failed to pass the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026, that sought to increase the total number of Lok Sabha seats and tweak the women’s reservation law passed in 2023. The bill needed a two-thirds majority of the Lok Sabha, which is approximately 360...
PM Modi urges Lok Sabha to pass women’s reservation bill, calls it historic opportunity for Nari Shakti on Thursday addressed the Lok Sabha, describing the debate on the women’s reservation bill as a historic opportunity to empower Nari Shakti and strengthen India’s democracy. Acknowledging that the discussion had begun early in the morning, the Prime...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway. Built at an estimated cost of Rs 12,000 crore, the expressway is expected to reduce travel time between Delhi and Dehradun to just 150 minutes (2.5 hours), from the current six hours. Once operational, the 213-km-longexpressway will play a key role in easing congestion in the...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday termed the proposed amendments to Women’s Reservation Act as one of “the greatest decisions of the 21st century.” This comes ahead of the three-day Parliament session, scheduled to begin on Thursday, to fast-track the law’s implementation by the 2029 Lok Sabha polls. He also reached out to the Opposition...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday shared glimpses of his high-energy roadshow in Siliguri, highlighting the massive public turnout and support he received during his campaign in West Bengal ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections. Posting on X, PM Modi wrote, “15 kms of unparalleled affection! Here are highlights from Siliguri. A BJP Government will...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday highlighted India’s record-breaking progress in renewable energy, sharing an article that underscored the country’s highest-ever annual solar capacity addition. The achievement was detailed by Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi, who said India added around 45 gigawatts (GW) of solar capacity during the financial year 2025–26,...