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PM Modi to visit poll-bound Madhya Pradesh today, will lay foundation stone for Sant Ravidas temple
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PM Modi to visit poll-bound Madhya Pradesh today, will lay foundation stone for Sant Ravidas temple

Additionally, the Prime Minister will inaugurate significant infrastructure initiatives within the rail and road sectors, collectively valued at more than Rs 4000 crores

PM Modi passes trust vote, Opposition's no-confidence motion defeated in Lok Sabha
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PM Modi passes trust vote, Opposition's no-confidence motion defeated in Lok Sabha

Earlier, PM Modi said, 'Congress loved to tarnish India's image and they amplify it in the country. They don't trust India-made vaccines. They don't believe in India's people and their capabilities, but I want to tell them that the level of no-confidence among people toward Congress is high'

'You have divided even India I.N.D.I.A.': PM Modi's dig at Opposition in Lok Sabha
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'You have divided even India I.N.D.I.A.': PM Modi's dig at Opposition in Lok Sabha

PM Modi said, 'The first I in INDIA stands for the arrogance of 26-parties that are part of the bloc, and the other I stands for the arrogance of one family'

'Fielding vipaksh ne organise kari lekin chauke-chakke yahi se lage': PM Modi's reply to Opposition's no-trust motion
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'Fielding vipaksh ne organise kari lekin chauke-chakke yahi se lage': PM Modi's reply to Opposition's no-trust motion

During his speech, PM Modi said that the fielding was set by the opposition, but fours and sixes were hit from here

PM Modi faces no-trust vote: A look back at first-ever such motion in Indian history
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PM Modi faces no-trust vote: A look back at first-ever such motion in Indian history

The first no-trust vote in the history of Independent India occurred in 1963 under then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. Here’s what the Opposition charged and how Nehru responded

WATCH: PM Modi receives Lokmanya Tilak National Award in Pune, shares dais with NCP chief Sharad Pawar
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WATCH: PM Modi receives Lokmanya Tilak National Award in Pune, shares dais with NCP chief Sharad Pawar

The award ceremony was also attended by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and Devendra Fadnavis

Parliament to discuss no-confidence motion on August 8, PM Modi's reply on August 10
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Parliament to discuss no-confidence motion on August 8, PM Modi's reply on August 10

On 26 July, Congress submitted a no-confidence motion against the ruling BJP government in the Lok Sabha. The motion was filed by Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi after a collective decision was made by the Opposition alliance I.N.D.I.A

PM Modi’s pitch for UNSC membership: How can India get a permanent seat?
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PM Modi’s pitch for UNSC membership: How can India get a permanent seat?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has yet again called for India to receive permanent status on the United Nations Security Council and said New Delhi can act as a ‘bridge’ between the global South and the West. What are India's chances?

Why has Foxconn withdrawn from Vedanta chip plan in India?
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Why has Foxconn withdrawn from Vedanta chip plan in India?

Taiwan’s Foxconn has said it will not move forward with the $19.5 billion joint venture with Indian conglomerate Vedanta by 'mutual agreement'. Union minister Ashwini Vaishnav has said both companies are fully committed to India’s semiconductor mission and Make in India

What is G21? Why has PM Modi been pushing for it?
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What is G21? Why has PM Modi been pushing for it?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been pushing for the African Union – a continental body comprising 55 member states – to join the G20. Experts say this is meant to enhance Africa’s voice ‘on the international stage and in shaping the future of our shared world’

Mega Opposition meet today: Can they unite to defeat PM Modi and BJP?
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Mega Opposition meet today: Can they unite to defeat PM Modi and BJP?

The meeting is the brainchild of Bihar chief minister and Janata Dal (United) leader Nitish Kumar to get the Opposition on the same page against the BJP ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Expert say the meeting is a 'starting point' for the Opposition which is facing an uphill task

PM Modi makes first state visit to US: What is it? How is it different from other visits?
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PM Modi makes first state visit to US: What is it? How is it different from other visits?

PM Modi is in Washington for his maiden state visit at the invitation of the Bidens. A state visit is made by the head of government or state at the invitation of the US president. It is an exceedingly rare honour — a leader can receive just one such invite during a US president's four-year term

Deals on drones and jets: How India-US defence ties are flourishing under PM Modi
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Deals on drones and jets: How India-US defence ties are flourishing under PM Modi

Between 2015 and 2019, the US share in India’s total defence imports rose by 14 per cent. The United States in 2016 elevated India to the status of major defence partner – which puts New Delhi on par with Washington’s closest allies. Experts say the evolution of the relationship has been phenomenal

US-India drone deal: Why New Delhi needs SeaGuardian drones
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US-India drone deal: Why New Delhi needs SeaGuardian drones

The MQ-9B SeaGuardian is a maritime-focused drone developed by General Atomics. It can fly for over 30 hours in weather conditions of every type and can be used in a variety of operations. Negotiators are counting on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's White House visit to result in a breakthrough

Sam Altman meets PM Modi hoping to create a ‘United Nations of AI,’ IT Minister responds
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Sam Altman meets PM Modi hoping to create a ‘United Nations of AI,’ IT Minister responds

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman met PM Modi, hoping that India agrees to be a part of a United Nations of AI' that will jointly develop AI regulations. Union IT Minister, Rajeev Chandrasekhar has said, that that does not stop us from doing what is right for our citizens

350 years of Shivaji Maharaj's coronation: History of Raigad Fort where he was coronated
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350 years of Shivaji Maharaj's coronation: History of Raigad Fort where he was coronated

Raigad Fort is the place where Shivaji Maharaj took the title Chhatrapati on his coronation day in June 1674. Referred to as the Gibraltar of the East by the early Europeans, it served as the capital of the Maratha Empire until his death in 1680

Nepal PM Pushpa Kumar Dahal to visit India next week to hold bilateral talks with PM Modi
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Nepal PM Pushpa Kumar Dahal to visit India next week to hold bilateral talks with PM Modi

This will mark Dahal's first official foreign trip since he assumed office in December 2022. He has previously visited India thrice during his earlier tenures

New Parliament building and the many controversies surrounding the structure
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New Parliament building and the many controversies surrounding the structure

The inauguration of the new Parliament building has snowballed into a political slugfest between the government and the opposition. But this is now the first row over it. From construction during the COVID-19 pandemic to the national emblem sitting atop, the Sansad has triggered many debates

Modi in Sydney: How PM spelled out 'C-D-E' of India-Australia friendship
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Modi in Sydney: How PM spelled out 'C-D-E' of India-Australia friendship

From cricket to MasterChef, democracy to diaspora, education to the economy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing an event in Sydney on Tuesday spelled out the many things that connect India and Australia

Modi gets Fiji, Papua New Guinea’s highest civilian honours: The many international awards conferred on PM
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Modi gets Fiji, Papua New Guinea’s highest civilian honours: The many international awards conferred on PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Monday conferred with the highest honours of Papua New Guinea and Fiji. From the United States’ Legion of Merit to Russia’s Order of St. Andrew, let's take a closer look at the many countries that have bestowed honours on him