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Narendra Modi (BJP)

Narendra Modi Image Source : Wikipedia
  • Born 17 September 1950
  • Age 74
  • Birth Place Vadnagar, Bombay State India, (present-day, Gujarat, )
  • Profession Politician, Writer, Social Worker, Bibliographer
  • Political Party Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
  • In Office Chief Minister Of Gujarat 7 October 2001 - 22 May 2014, Member Of Gujarat Legislative Assembly 15 December 2002 - 16 May 2014, General Secretary (Organisation) Of The Bharatiya Janata Party 5 January 1998 - 7 October 2001
  • Residence 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, New Delhi

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Narendra Modi BIOGRAPHY

Last Updated : 05 Feb 2025
Narendra Damodardas Modi is the 15th Prime Minister of India and assumed office in May 2014. Modi was sworn-in as India’s Prime Minister for the third time on 9th June 2024, following another decisive victory in the 2024 Parliamentary elections. Modi has previously served as the Prime Minister fro...

Narendra Modi PERSONAL LIFE

Father Damodardas Mulchand Modi
Mother Heeraben Modi
Spouse Jashodaben Modi ​ ​(1968; 1971), ​
Education Delhi University (BA), Gujarat University (MA)
Net Worth 391,937 United States dollar ( Source: Wikipedia )

POSITIONS HELD BY Narendra Modi

Position Tenure
Chief Minister of Gujarat 7 October 2001 - 22 May 2014
Member of the 16th Lok Sabha 16 May 2014 - Present
Prime Minister of India 26 May 2014 - Present
Member of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly 1 January 2002 - 16 May 2014
Minister of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions 26 May 2014 - Present
Member of the 17th Lok Sabha 23 May 2019 - Present
Leader of the House in Lok Sabha 23 May 2019 - Present
Member of the Lok Sabha 2024 - Present

NARENDRA MODI NEWS

Milestone written in golden letters: PM Modi congratulates new Thiruvananthapuram mayor

January 02, 2026 4:46 am

Kerala wants to break free from broken promises of the LDF and the UDF, the PM said.

'Praying for peace and happiness in our society': PM Modi extends New Year greetings

January 01, 2026 9:10 am

PM Modi wrote in a post, "Wishing everyone a wonderful 2026! May the year ahead bring good health and prosperity, with success in your efforts and fulfilment in all that you do. Praying for peace and happiness in our society."

PM Narendra Modi congratulates Arjun Erigaisi for winning bronze in FIDE Rapid Chess Championship

December 31, 2025 5:22 pm

Erigaisi suffered a shattering semifinal loss to top Uzbek player Nodirbek Abdusattorov as the ace Indian settled for a bronze medal.

In its 12th year, Modi government set new benchmarks

December 31, 2025 11:29 am

After so many years, governments typically turn defensive or run out of ideas as the popularity wanes. PM Modi has done the opposite

PM ‘concerned’ over targeting of Putin home, Ukraine says ‘disappointed’

December 31, 2025 6:28 am

On Monday, Moscow accused Kyiv of attacking a Presidential residence in northern Russia, an allegation that Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed as a lie aimed at letting Moscow continue the war.

At PM meet, experts flag: Private investment, reforms, FDI outflow

December 31, 2025 8:20 am

‘Need AI centres of excellence, encourage return of Indian talent’

How PM Modi, Pak’s Sharif and other world leaders reacted to reports of drone strike on Putin’s residence

December 30, 2025 9:02 pm

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Monday said that the Ukrainian military attacked President Putin’s state residence in the Novgorod region with 91 long-range drones.

12 years and counting: Why 2025 set a new benchmark for Modi governance

December 31, 2025 1:33 am

Conventional wisdom suggests that popular leaders exhaust their reform capacity early. By the twelfth year, if at all they last this long, governments typically turn defensive or run out of ideas as the popularity wanes

Replicate PRAGATI in states, set up data strategy units: PM Modi

December 29, 2025 4:19 am

Asks top state govt bureaucrats to set up deregulation cells in their offices.

World looks at India with great hope due to youth power, says PM Modi in 2025's final Mann ki Baat

December 28, 2025 6:00 pm

PM Modi says 2025 gave many moments that made every Indian proud; country to mark birth centenary of freedom fighter Parvati Giri in January

NARENDRA MODI PHOTOS

Hugs, talks and pacts: PM Modi's visit to Ukraine, in pics

August 23, 2024 11:27 pm

Marking a historic milestone in India’s diplomacy in Europe which has been roiled by the Russia-Ukraine war, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv Friday.

Wayanad Landslide: 93 dead, Coast Guard dispatches equipment and dog teams for rescue ops

July 30, 2024 10:05 pm

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said 93 people have died and around 128 were injured in the massive landslides in the northern Wayanad district, leaving behind a trail of destruction and despair.

Kargil Vijay Diwas: At Dras War Memorial, PM Modi leads country in remembering soldiers

July 26, 2024 1:31 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Kargil War Memorial in Dras to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Vijay Diwas and pay homage to the soldiers who were martyred during the 1999 war.

From meeting Chancellor Nehammer to interaction with Indian diaspora: A look at PM Modi’s Austria trip

July 10, 2024 10:10 pm

PM Modi arrived in Vienna from Moscow after meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin on

From oath-taking ceremony to candid moments: How the 1st day of 18th Lok Sabha looked

June 24, 2024 11:35 pm

The opposition has vowed to protect the Constitution and not allow any attack on it by the Modi government.

Modi in Varanasi: How PM's 1st visit to his constituency since Lok Sabha polls looked

June 18, 2024 9:52 pm

On his first visit to his constituency Varanasi since Lok Sabha polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today released Rs 20,000 crore to over 9.26 crore farmers under the 17th instalment of PM-KISAN scheme. He also granted certificates to more than 30,000 women from self help groups (SHGs).

PM Modi at G7 summit

June 14, 2024 8:52 pm

PM Modi attends the summit for the fifth time in a row. On reaching Italy, the Prime Minister said he was “looking forward to engaging in productive discussions with world leaders”.

Modi sworn in as PM for 3rd consecutive term; 5 allies get one Cabinet berth each

June 09, 2024 11:09 pm

The 72-member Union Council of Ministers which was administered the oath of office by President Droupadi Murmu included 30 Cabinet Ministers and 5 Ministers of State (independent charge).

NARENDRA MODI VIDEOS

Goa CM Manohar Parrikar admitted to AIIMS, Congress stakes claim to form government

June 22, 2020 6:16 pm

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar was admitted to the New Delhi's AIIMS hospital on Monday. With the situation being delicate, a Congress delegation of 14 members approached the governor, staking claim to form the new government in the state.

Demonetisation, a success? Is it still a question: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:17 pm

The shortage of cash, decline in GDP, loss to small businesses and daily-wage workers - was it all worth it if most of the demonetised money is back in the system?

After rescue comes recovery. How states are helping rebuild Kerala: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:18 pm

Kerala initial estimate of the damage is about Rs 20,000 crore. The Centre has so far pledged Rs 600 crore. This is how states are pitching in. Take a look in today’s #NewsInNumbers

The amount of loss in Kerala because of floods: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:18 pm

As Kerala battles its worst floods in a century, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday said that the state, with help from the centre and armed forces, is constantly trying to overcome the situation. See more: https://bit.ly/2M2t86i

Vajpayee’s detractors said he had the backbone of a jellyfish, but I think that’s an unkind remark: Coomi Kapoor

June 22, 2020 6:18 pm

How and why was Vajpayee able to win allies and the Opposition alike? What was like to work with Vajpayee, the prime minister? What was his dream for the Indian subcontinent? Coomi Kapoor discuss all of this and more.

Vajpayee was an inclusive leader. He let colleagues do their job and critics speak up: Arun Shourie

June 22, 2020 6:19 pm

As India loses one of its most charismatic prime ministers, former Rajya Sabha MP Arun Shourie talks talks about all that Vajpayee stood for. “When Vajpayee ji made a promise, people believed him. There was a reason for that.”

PM Modi announces Ayushman Bharat, says the scheme will cover 50 crore people

June 22, 2020 6:19 pm

The National Health Protection Scheme aims to provide health cover up to Rs 5 lakh per family per year. The scheme will be rolled out on September 25, on the occasion of Deen Dayal Upadhyay’s anniversary.

From Red Fort, PM Narendra Modi promises to double farmers' income by 2022

June 22, 2020 6:19 pm

"A lot of people raise doubts about this. But we are firm in our decision. We want to excel in innovation and bring0-in record production of food grains," PM Modi said, talking about blue revolution, fish revolution, sweet revolution in the country.

By 2022, India will launch its first manned space mission: PM Narendra Modi on the 72nd independence day

June 22, 2020 6:19 pm

He said the country will see an Indian on a space mission under an indigenous space project called ‘Gaganyaan‘ before 2022.

On Kashmir, Modi invokes Vajpayee. Says using bullets is not the way forward

June 22, 2020 6:19 pm

Modi also spoke about reduced instances of violence in northeast India and gave credit to the Army, Centre and state governments for repealing of AFSPA in Tripura, Meghalaya and parts of Arunachal Pradesh. See more: https://bit.ly/2M2t86i

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