The Latest Breaking News from Narendra Modi

MSP hike for rabi crops gets Cabinet nod; masur, mustard see highest rise

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved an increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for all mandated Rabi crops for the 2024-25 marketing season.

Dynamite News · Oct 18, 2023

PM Modi expresses outrage at hospital bombing in Gaza Strip

PM Modi expresses outrage at hospital bombing in Gaza Strip. US President Biden, French President Macron also condemn incident. 3000 Palestinians dead, 12,500 wounded since Israel began pounding Gazan targets.

The Hindu · Oct 18, 2023

World junior rapid chess champion Raunak gets silver finish at blitz championship

NAGPUR: Two days after being crowned world junior rapid chess champion, 17-year-old Raunak Sadhwani - city's first Grandmaster - finished second in the blitz format of the U-20 World Championship organized by the World Chess Federation (FIDE) which concluded in Italy on Monday.

The Times of India · Oct 18, 2023

From TB to kala-azar: Apex health body’s journal projects Mann Ki Baat impact, with sketchy evidence

For far too long, public health research has either ruled out strong evidence or suggested mixed results for the impact of media messaging on the behaviour change required to tackle several health problems. 

Newslaundry · Oct 17, 2023

Kharge accuses the Modi government of ‘politically using’ the Army for elections

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused the government of using the Army “politically” for elections and claimed that the ruling party has hurt its dignity by “capitalising on the popularity of soldiers”.

The Hindu · Oct 17, 2023

Unpacking Indian Supreme Court’s verdict on same-sex marriage

India’s top court stops short of allowing equal marriage, but recognises the rights of gay couples.

Al Jazeera · Oct 17, 2023

PM reviews readiness of Gaganyaan ahead of flight test vehicle abort mission-1 on October 21

India aims to send astronaut to moon by 2040; PM Modi directs space dept. to develop roadmap for moon exploration; plans for Indian Space Station by 2035; missions to Venus and Mars also planned.

The Hindu · Oct 17, 2023

Investors have opportunity to partner with India to be part of India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor: PM Modi

PM Modi inaugurated port-related projects worth ₹18,800 crore and laid foundation stone for ₹4,539-crore Tuna Tekra terminal.

The Hindu · Oct 17, 2023

MP polls: Chouhan faces uphill task amid anti-incumbency, murmurs of BJP ‘sidelining’ him

There has been speculation about an unease within the BJP’s central leadership about Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, who is now eyeing a fifth term in the state which will go to polls on November 17.

Newslaundry · Oct 17, 2023

Caste census not to divide people but to ensure that the deserving get their due: Kharge

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge asserted that their demand for caste census is not meant to divide people or snatch anybody’s rights but only to ensure that deserving groups get their rightful share in development

The Hindu · Oct 16, 2023