The Latest Breaking News from Narendra Modi

'Currently reviewing': Bangladesh on PM Modi's invitation to Tarique Rahman for India visit

Bangladesh foreign minister Khalilur Rahman on Wednesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's invitation to Tarique Rahman to visit India for the upcoming 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi is under review currently.

The Times of India · Jul 29

Cockroach protests rattle Modi: inside the 31 July Guardian Weekly

Can India’s strongman eradicate youth discontent? Plus: Wildfires in Europe

The Guardian - UK · Jul 29

PM owes nation apology: Congress after Supreme Court clears Manmohan Singh in coal 'scam' case

The Supreme Court closed the criminal case against Singh by setting aside a summoning order passed against him. The veteran Congress leader, who passed away on December 27, 2024, now stands formally acquitted in the high-profile criminal case.

The Economic Times · Jul 29

How India's Gen Z Forced an Education Minister to Resign

India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday following weeks of student-led protests over alleged irregularities in the country's national medical entrance examination.

International Business Times · Jul 29

India’s ‘cockroach’ protesters explain how they toppled one of Modi’s ministers

After weeks of student protests, the resignation of India’s education minister on July 25 was hailed as a victory for the so-called cockroaches, a youth movement that has made this originally derogatory term their own. But some are concerned about facing repression down the line, aided by facial recognition.

France 24 · Jul 28

DC tunes into desi protest music

US officials remain silent on Indian local issues, focusing on internal political challenges. In India, meanwhile, protesters demonstrated peacefully, forcing government concessions after extensive efforts. Analysts have found parallels between Indian and American protest tactics and government responses.

The Economic Times · Jul 28

The Guardian view on India’s gen Z revolt: the cockroaches are coming together

Editorial: A youth movement born from exam leaks and online mockery has pierced Narendra Modi’s aura of invincibility and may yet reshape Indian politics

The Guardian - UK · Jul 28

PM Modi chairs second high-level meeting with Secretaries, reviews agenda for Viksit Bharat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting reviewing future action agendas. Discussions focused on finance, commerce, and technology sectors for Viksit Bharat goals. The Prime Minister urged stronger coordination among government departments and ministries. Officers were encouraged to work with a shared purpose for integrated outcomes. This meeting reviewed…

The Economic Times · Jul 28

India’s Gen Z protesters are in triumphant mood. Could this be their next cause?

A new social media campaign seeks accountability for a much-maligned government fuel policy

The Independent UK · Jul 28

As cops target ‘offensive’ posts, Jantar Mantar reportage and reels are disappearing

On July 26, hours after the Cockroach Janta Party called off its 36-day agitation, journalist Yaqut Ali uploaded an interview with Vijeta Dahiya, the outfit’s former spokesperson, on his Instagram account. The two discussed the trolling of Sonam Wangchuk. Neither said anything about the prime minister, abusive or otherwise.

Newslaundry · Jul 28