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Narendra Modi

Hindu devotional clubbing sways India’s youth

Revellers enjoy Hindu spiritual songs called Bhajans during the Sanatan Journey devotional music festival at the iconic Purana Qila in New Delhi on March 1, 2026.
Revellers enjoy Hindu spiritual songs called Bhajans during the Sanatan Journey devotional music festival at the iconic Purana Qila in New Delhi on March 1, 2026.

India opens second international airport for Delhi capital region

The Noida International Airport is 75km from the city, and will serve 12 million passengers a year in its initial phase, with the potential to grow to as many as 70 million.
The Noida International Airport is 75km from the city, and will serve 12 million passengers a year in its initial phase, with the potential to grow to as many as 70 million.

Modi, Trump discuss importance of keeping Strait of Hormuz open

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 13, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 13, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo

Modi seeks to calm India as Iran war causes acute gas shortage

People queue to refuel at a fuel station in Ahmedabad on March 23, 2026.
People queue to refuel at a fuel station in Ahmedabad on March 23, 2026.

Indian transparency activists, journalists set for court fight over Modi’s privacy law

Four lawsuits are due to be heard in the Supreme Court on March 23, following criticism from media and activists that India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government is diluting a 20-year-old Right to Information (RTI) law.
Four lawsuits are due to be heard in the Supreme Court on March 23, following criticism from media and activists that India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government is diluting a 20-year-old Right to Information (RTI) law.

Iran’s president says immediate cessation of US-Israeli aggression needed to end war

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks during a meeting in Tehran, Iran, February 21, 2026. Iran's Presidential website/WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Handout via REUTERS
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks during a meeting in Tehran, Iran, February 21, 2026. Iran's Presidential website/WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Handout via REUTERS

India state polls to test PM Modi’s handling of energy crisis

Polling in West Bengal, where Mr Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party has been trying to make gains for years, will take place in two phases ending April 29.
Polling in West Bengal, where Mr Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party has been trying to make gains for years, will take place in two phases ending April 29.

NZ young guns hungry for success in 2028 after World Cup disappointment, says coach

Cricket - ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 - Final - India v New Zealand - Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India - March 8, 2026 New Zealand's Jimmy Neesham celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of India's Ishan Kishan REUTERS/Amit Dave
Cricket - ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 - Final - India v New Zealand - Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India - March 8, 2026 New Zealand's Jimmy Neesham celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of India's Ishan Kishan REUTERS/Amit Dave

No pressure, no fun for India captain Suryakumar ahead of T20 World Cup final

Cricket - ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 - Group A - India v Netherlands - Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India - February 18, 2026 India's Suryakumar Yadav reacts REUTERS/Amit Dave
Cricket - ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 - Group A - India v Netherlands - Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India - February 18, 2026 India's Suryakumar Yadav reacts REUTERS/Amit Dave

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, March 3, 2026

US President Donald Trump speaking during a medal of honor ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington DC, on March 2, 2026.
US President Donald Trump speaking during a medal of honor ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington DC, on March 2, 2026.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.