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Netanyahu's remarks 'gratuitous' as India not backing war against Iran: Former diplomat on PM Modi-Netanyahu call

"The West Asia crisis has reached a fork point. The choices between various stakeholders are to continue with escalation or to taper it down and negotiate a settlement. For the moment, it appears that the escalation ladder is broken. Hopefully, the negotiations between Oman and Iran over the terms of…

The Economic Times · Aug 8

‘Cockroach’ movement keeps heat on Indian PM

NEW DELHI - Two weeks after youth-led protests forced India’s education minister to resign, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government is grappling with the fallout from one of its toughest political challenges in years.

Bangkok Post · Aug 8

Dipke urges Modi to address youth on education, jobs in I-Day speech, launches petition

Abhijeet Dipke of CJP launched a petition for Prime Minister Modi's Independence Day address. The petition requests discussion on youth education, unemployment, and living costs. CJP led a recent 36-day protest concerning NEET exam irregularities and education system concerns. The organisation is now planning a national listening tour to gather…

The Economic Times · Aug 7

Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal meets PM Modi

The SAD was one of the oldest constituents of the NDA with more than 20 years of association when it left the alliance in 2020 over the three agriculture laws, which were later withdrawn by the Modi government.

The Economic Times · Aug 7

ETtech Explainer: Why Meta's Zuckerberg may have to publicly bend the knee in India

A parliamentary panel sought an apology from Mark Zuckerberg over the removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Facebook post, warning that Meta could lose its intermediary immunity if he refused. During a meeting with Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) officials on Wednesday, Meta's chief global affairs officer Joel…

The Economic Times · Aug 7

No one has ever seen me and Batman in same room: Rahul Gandhi's witty reply on Instagram

Rahul Gandhi engaged with Gen Z through an Instagram 'Ask Me Anything' session. He addressed student protests and shared his views on dog ownership. Gandhi also named Captain Amarinder Singh as his favorite BJP politician. The initiative aimed to connect with younger voters and address their concerns. This outreach follows…

The Economic Times · Aug 7

'All part of NDA family': NCPI MP's highlight message of collective identity given by PM Modi at breakfast meet

Jagdish Basunia, a leader of the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI), on Friday described his breakfast meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "great interaction," noting that the Prime Minister emphasised the collective identity of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) as a "family."

The Economic Times · Aug 7

National Handloom Day 2026: Theme, significance, history and celebrations

On August 7, 2026, India will proudly commemorate National Handloom Day, showcasing its vibrant handloom legacy. This year's celebration underscores innovation and sustainability in the handloom industry. The event will be graced by President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi, while awards will honor exceptional contributions to India's rich textile traditions.

The Economic Times · Aug 7

'Make a GRWM video in handloom': PM Narendra Modi urges Indians to celebrate National Handloom Day in new Instagram reel

Prime Minister Narendra Modi encouraged celebrating National Handloom Day with enthusiasm. He asked citizens to wear handloom products and support weaving communities. This initiative aims to economically benefit families dependent on the handloom sector. Modi suggested using social media trends to promote India's rich handloom heritage. The Prime Minister emphasized…

The Economic Times · Aug 6

PM Modi's foreign visits to 23 countries cost over Rs 180 crore in 2025: Govt

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign visits in 2025 cost the exchequer over Rs 180 crore. Expenditure on these overseas trips reached nearly Rs 187 crore for the year. So far in 2026, Rs 74.58 crore has been spent on the prime minister's foreign trips. These high-level engagements strengthen India's global…

The Economic Times · Aug 6