The Latest Breaking News from Narendra Modi

Brics group looks to expand at summit despite divisions among key members

Experts say India concerned about expansion and any overt anti-west turn as leaders fly into South Africa

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 2023

ITR data shows average income went up from ₹4 lakh to ₹13 lakh in last nine years: Prime Minister

PM Modi noted that ITR data showed avg. income tripled during his tenure, with many moving to upper income group. He praised MP govt. for recruiting 50,000 teachers in 3 yrs. He said new recruits will play key role in NEP, which gives equal importance to traditional knowledge & future…

The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023

As Modi lands in South Africa, possible meet with Xi to be watched most closely

PM Modi lands in South Africa for BRICS summit, speculation grows over possible meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra says PM's itinerary still being worked out

The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023

Modi govt ads in Rajasthan: Over 8 years, about 12% ad spend went to just 2 papers with ‘BJP links’

The Narendra Modi government is spending high on advertisements in states not governed by the BJP, and a lot of these funds are going to newspapers which publish content aligned with the party.

Newslaundry · Aug 21, 2023

No BJP leader will go to Congress, says Pralhad Joshi

“No BJP leader will defect to the Congress. Such reports are nothing but false claims by Congress,” BJP leader and Union Minster Pralhad Joshi said in Hubballi on Sunday. The Congress is spreading such rumours to divert attention away from their failure to govern properly, he added.

The Hindu · Aug 20, 2023

Chennithala alleges corruption in K-FON Internet deal

Congress: Govt's move to give K-FON contract to Ishan Infotech, linked to PM Modi, proof of 'understanding' between CPI(M) and BJP. CAG report shows Chief Minister excelled in 'systematic corruption'. Allegations against CM's daughter raised by quasi-judicial tribunal. CPI(M) State sec. defends CM's actions.

The Hindu · Aug 20, 2023

BJP is trying to use G-20 summit as a political weapon: CPI

The CPI alleged that the BJP was using G-20 Summit for political gains. Narayana said that the BJP was the main enemy of Telugu states and that the YSRCP government in A.P. was working under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's direction.

The Hindu · Aug 20, 2023

Now, Sena (UBT)‘s Raut says change in Maharashtra CM’s post is certain

Sanjay Raut likened Ajit Pawar to a “carpenter bird” who will “make holes” in Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s chair, and claimed it is certain that (deputy CM and BJP leader) Devendra Fadnavis will give strength to the bird.

The Hindu · Aug 20, 2023

PM Modi hails Bindeshwar Pathak for invaluable contribution in field of cleanliness

PM Modi hails late Bindeshwar Pathak for his "major contribution" to cleanliness, giving institutional solution to Gandhi's ideas. He praised Pathak's spirit, dignity of labour & efforts to provide dignified life to sanitation workers. PM lauded Swachh Bharat Abhiyan for providing freedom from filth-related diseases & saving money for poor.…

The Hindu · Aug 20, 2023

Indian police stop a conference of activists and academics discussing G20 issues ahead of summit

Indian police have intervened to stop a meeting of prominent activists, academics and politicians discussing global issues ahead of a summit of the Group of 20 industrialized and developing nations that will be hosted in New Delhi next month

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2023