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Narendra Modi

Also known as: Prime Minister Narendra Modi · Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi · India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Indian Prime Minister who became India's longest-serving elected PM in 2026, leading the Hindu-nationalist BJP across three consecutive terms.

2026-05-042026-07-20

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  1. July 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the endeavour as "a defining moment in India's space journey".

    India successfully launches first private orbital rocket
  3. Citizen Digital

    India urges restraint after fresh Iran-US strikes By AFP July 09, 2026 02:15 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends a bilateral meeting with Britain's Prime Minister on

    India urges restraint after fresh Iran-US strikes
  4. June 2026
  5. Citizen Digital

    India tightens foreign funding rules for NGOs By AFP June 24, 2026 08:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends a bilateral meeting with Britain's Prime Minister on the

    India tightens foreign funding rules for NGOs
  6. Citizen Digital

    India tightens foreign funding rules for NGOs By AFP June 24, 2026 08:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends a bilateral meeting with Britain's Prime Minister on the

    India tightens foreign funding rules for NGOs
  7. Citizen Digital

    rea's President Lee Jae-myung, Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, US President Donald Trump, Kenya's President William Ruto, France's President Emmanuel Macron, Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi

    G7 leaders bolster commitment to combat migrant smuggling
  8. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 10 – President William Ruto has congratulated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he became the longest-serving elected Prime Minister in India’s history.

    President Ruto Praises Modi After Becoming India’s Longest-Serving Elected PM
  9. Citizen Digital

    Free yoga as Indian High Commission marks International Day of Yoga By Citizen Reporter June 08, 2026 12:32 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi participates in a yoga sessio

    Free yoga as Indian High Commission marks International Day of Yoga
  10. Citizen Digital

    India detains and deports 5,000 Bangladeshis By AFP June 08, 2026 10:14 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi gestures before receiving Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rod

    India detains and deports 5,000 Bangladeshis
  11. Capital News

    The two ministers discussed ways to advance the long-term strategic vision shared by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, including efforts to strengthen collective security and deepen defence collaboration between the two countries.

    India, Australia Deepen Defence Ties with Focus on Maritime Security and Indo-Pacific Stability
  12. Citizen Digital

    India sees 'perfect complimentarity' with Venezuela in energy trade amid Gulf crisis By Reuters June 05, 2026 02:36 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends the extended f

    India sees 'perfect complimentarity' with Venezuela in energy trade amid Gulf crisis
World & Region

India's private Skyroot Aerospace launches first orbital rocket

The News

India's first privately built orbital rocket, Vikram-1, completed its maiden flight on Saturday from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre. The rocket, built by Skyroot Aerospace and capable of carrying payloads up to 350 kilograms into low-Earth orbit, marks a significant step for India in the global space economy.

18 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 18 July

  1. India's private Skyroot Aerospace launches first orbital rocket

    India's first privately built orbital rocket, Vikram-1, completed its maiden flight on Saturday from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre. The rocket, built by Skyroot Aerospace and capable of carrying payloads up to 350 kilograms into low-Earth orbit, marks a significant step for India in the global space economy.

    18 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 9 July

  1. India calls for restraint amid Iran-US tensions

    India's Ministry of External Affairs expressed deep concern over renewed fighting between the United States and Iran, saying the attacks risk undermining regional peace and security, and called on all parties to exercise restraint, de-escalate, and return to dialogue.

    9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 24 June

  1. India tightens foreign funding rules for NGOs

    India's government has amended rules under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, requiring NGOs receiving foreign funds to specify their activities from an approved list, declare where they will operate, and comply with stricter reporting requirements including detailed website disclosures and expanded annual activity reports.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. India tightens foreign funding rules for NGOs

    India has amended rules for non-governmental organisations receiving foreign funds, requiring them to specify their activities from an approved list, declare where they will operate, and comply with stricter reporting requirements on websites, social media, and annual filings. Since 2014, Modi's government has suspended or barred thousands of non-profit groups from receiving foreign funding, accusing some of using the funds for "anti-national activities".

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 17 June

  1. G7 leaders commit to dismantle migrant smuggling networks

    G7 leaders, alongside G7 partner countries Kenya and Korea, agreed Tuesday to intensify efforts against human trafficking and migrant smuggling by dismantling organised criminal networks and disrupting their business models.

    17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Ruto congratulates Modi on becoming India's longest-serving PM

    President William Ruto congratulated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he became India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister. Ruto praised Modi's leadership across three consecutive terms and reaffirmed Kenya's commitment to strengthening ties with India.

    10 June 2026 · Capital News

Monday 8 June

  1. Indian High Commission hosts free yoga event in Nairobi

    India's High Commission in Nairobi will mark the 12th International Day of Yoga on June 21, 2026, with a free public event at Visa Oshwal Grounds themed "Yoga for Healthy Ageing." Registration is mandatory, and participants will receive complimentary T-shirts and yoga mats.

    8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. India deports nearly 5,000 Bangladeshi citizens since Modi party victory

    India has deported nearly 5,000 Bangladeshi citizens since Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu-nationalist BJP swept to power in the eastern border state of West Bengal last month, according to official statistics. The new West Bengal government ordered the establishment of detention centres for undocumented Bangladeshis and Rohingya refugees after taking power.

    8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 7 June

  1. India and Australia strengthen defence ties on maritime security

    India and Australia have reaffirmed commitment to strengthening defence and strategic cooperation, with focus on maritime security, defence industry collaboration, and Indo-Pacific stability, during the second India-Australia Defence Ministers' Dialogue in New Delhi.

    7 June 2026 · Capital News

Friday 5 June

  1. India and Venezuela boost energy partnership amid Gulf crisis

    India and Venezuela are strengthening ties in the energy sector, with New Delhi describing Caracas as a preferred partner. Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, focusing on cooperation in upstream and downstream energy projects as global oil supplies have been disrupted by the Middle East crisis.

    5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 4 June

  1. Venezuelan president visits India to deepen oil cooperation

    Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday for a five-day visit to deepen cooperation between the oil exporter and energy-hungry India, the world's third-largest oil importer, which is ramping up purchases of Venezuelan crude to offset Middle East supply disruptions.

    4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 3 June

  1. New Delhi hotel fire kills 21 in recent deadliest blaze

    At least 21 people were killed when a fire broke out at Flourish Stay, a bed-and-breakfast in south New Delhi, on Wednesday morning, with more than 40 people taken to hospitals for treatment. Building fires are common in India due to lack of firefighting equipment and disregard for safety regulations.

    3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 1 June

  1. Indian satirical "Cockroach" party founder plans New Delhi protest

    The creator of India's viral "Cockroach People's Party" parody campaign announced plans to lead a peaceful protest in New Delhi on Saturday. The satirical movement, which has won millions of social media followers since launching last month, was prompted by a Chief Justice's reported remarks calling young government critics "cockroaches," and the founder is calling for the resignation of the Education Minister over alleged examination irregularities.

    1 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 24 May

  1. China searches for two missing after mine blast kills 82

    A gas explosion at the Liushenyu shaft in Shanxi province on Friday killed 82 workers and left two missing, marking China's worst mining disaster in nearly two decades. Authorities said the mine operator committed serious safety violations, and an investigation has been launched.

    24 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. US Secretary of State Rubio visits India after China trip

    US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited New Delhi and met Prime Minister Narendra Modi for over an hour, calling India a natural partner and inviting Modi to visit the White House. Rubio's visit to India followed his attendance at a state visit to Beijing with President Trump.

    24 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Modi visits UAE to secure energy deals amid Gulf tensions

    Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the United Arab Emirates to pursue major energy agreements as global oil prices surge amid US-Israel tensions with Iran and Middle East instability. India sources roughly 10 per cent of its crude oil from the UAE and is the Gulf nation's largest liquefied natural gas customer, and stands to benefit from the UAE's recent withdrawal from OPEC.

    20 May 2026 · Capital News

Monday 18 May

  1. Adani to pay $275 million US settlement over Iran sanctions violations

    Adani Enterprises Limited will pay the US Treasury $275 million to settle a probe into 32 apparent violations of US sanctions against Iran involving purchases of liquefied petroleum gas shipments between November 2023 and June 2025.

    18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 10 May

  1. Strait of Hormuz tensions fuel Asian debate on navigation freedom

    Rising tensions around the Strait of Hormuz have sparked debate across Asia and the Indian Ocean Region over freedom of navigation and maritime security. The disputes centre on US–Iran tensions over possible transit fees and Iran's control of the strategic waterway, which carries a major share of global oil shipments.

    10 May 2026 · Capital News

Monday 4 May

  1. India's Modi party faces key state election test in West Bengal

    Vote counting is underway in five Indian states and territories, with focus on West Bengal, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party seeks to unseat Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's All India Trinamool Congress, which has held power since 2011. Exit polls predict a slight edge for the BJP, though the campaign faced controversy over voter roll removals.

    4 May 2026 · The Standard

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