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Narendra Modi

Modi courts Indo-Pacific partners as China, US reshape region

In recent weeks, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stepped up engagement across the Indo-Pacific.
In recent weeks, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stepped up engagement across the Indo-Pacific.

New Zealand, India upgrade ties as PM Modi visits Auckland

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi (right) shakes hands with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon at Government House in Auckland on July 11.
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi (right) shakes hands with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon at Government House in Auckland on July 11.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, July 10, 2026

FILE PHOTO: Andy Burnham, British member of parliament (MP) for Makerfield, arrives for a radio interview on LBC's "Tonight with Andrew Marr", in London, Britain, July 2, 2026. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Andy Burnham, British member of parliament (MP) for Makerfield, arrives for a radio interview on LBC's "Tonight with Andrew Marr", in London, Britain, July 2, 2026. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes/File Photo

Modi inks uranium and defence deals in Australia amid regional anxieties

Australian PM Anthony Albanese (right) with the visiting Indian PM Narendra Modi at a press conference at Government House Victoria in Melbourne, on July 9.
Australian PM Anthony Albanese (right) with the visiting Indian PM Narendra Modi at a press conference at Government House Victoria in Melbourne, on July 9.

India clinches agreement for Australian uranium supply

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi react ahead of the CEO Forum and Economic Roadmap Business Reception in Melbourne, Australia, July 9, 2026.  REUTERS/Hollie Adams
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi react ahead of the CEO Forum and Economic Roadmap Business Reception in Melbourne, Australia, July 9, 2026.  REUTERS/Hollie Adams

Mosque promised in India's Ayodhya settlement scaled back over funding shortfall

FILE PHOTO: A Muslim man walks his goat at a site that was allotted by the authorities for a new mosque, about 15 miles from the Hindu Ram Temple, in Ayodhya in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, India, November 23, 2023. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A Muslim man walks his goat at a site that was allotted by the authorities for a new mosque, about 15 miles from the Hindu Ram Temple, in Ayodhya in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, India, November 23, 2023. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis/File Photo

India’s Modi notches up global honours with another medal from Indonesia

In 2026 alone, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi collected six awards – roughly one a month – including from Slovakia, Norway and Israel.
In 2026 alone, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi collected six awards – roughly one a month – including from Slovakia, Norway and Israel.

Indian court orders government to unblock Cockroach party’s X account

Supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party at a sit-in protest in New Delhi on June 30, demanding the resignation of Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party at a sit-in protest in New Delhi on June 30, demanding the resignation of Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

India's temple trust reshuffles leadership after donation theft scandal

Hindu devotees wait to enter the Hindu god Lord Ram temple for prayers, in Ayodhya, in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, India, June 6, 2024. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis
Hindu devotees wait to enter the Hindu god Lord Ram temple for prayers, in Ayodhya, in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, India, June 6, 2024. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis

India's Modi to visit Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand next week

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during a joint press statement with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (not pictured) at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi, India, July 2, 2026. REUTERS/Altaf Hussain
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during a joint press statement with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (not pictured) at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi, India, July 2, 2026. REUTERS/Altaf Hussain

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