Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a telephone call from Brazil, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, on Thursday, with the two leaders exchanging views on various regional and global issues of mutual interest and reiterating their commitment to take the Strategic Partnership to new heights
India's fishing community on Thursday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's assurance that the government will not compromise on the interests of farmers, fishermen, and dairy farmers, calling him a "true guardian" of the country.
As a symbolic gesture, the MP also presented Prime Minister Modi with a memento themed around Keeladi village, 12km from Madurai on the banks of the Vaigai river, an ancient site dating back to the Sangam era. However, the Centre and DMK-led Tamil Nadu government have been at loggerheads
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met farmers from Tamil Nadu and said that he was amazed to hear about their experiences and their focus on innovation and embracing new farming techniques to boost productivity.
Floor leaders of the NDA parties met on Thursday and authorised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP chief JP Nadda, who is also Leader of House in Rajya Sabha, to select their candidate for the Vice Presidential election.
Farmers from different parts of the country have welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's firm assertion that the interest of farmers remains his government's top priority, praising his initiatives and expressing their faith in his leadership.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded MS Swaminathan's contribution towards the agricultural sector of the country and said that the scientist was a jewel of "Maa Bharti".
Senior agriculture experts and award-winning farmers have supported Prime Minister Narendra Modi's strong message defending Indian farmers' interests, after the United States announced an additional 25 per cent increase in tariffs on Indian goods.
CTI Chairman Brijesh Goyal has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging swift and strategic action, including imposing retaliatory tariffs on goods imported from the United States.
Congress MP Karti Chidambaram on Thursday questioned the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government's claims of a "special relationship" with US President Donald Trump, saying that the recent hike in tariffs by US was proof that the diplomatic engagement had broken down.
Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat on Thursday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence over the imposition of a 25 per cent additional tariff on Indian oil imports from Russia, and said that the US President himself continues to buy uranium and fertilisers from Russia.
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi after his 'farmers are top priority' remark amid a 25 per cent additional tariff on Indian goods by the US. He said that the government did not care for farmers during the 2020-21 protests against the