Narendra Modi

A former Twitter Inc's (NYSE: TWTR) security chief, in a disclosure to U.S. regulators, alleged that Narendra Modi's government forced the social media giant to put a government agent on the payroll. What Happened: ​​Peiter Zatko — popularly known as "Mudge" —...

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday sent out a congratulatory message to the Indian leaders on the South Asian country's independence day. What Happened: India on Monday marked its 75 years of independence from British colonial rule. Following this, many congratulatory messages poured in...

Marking 75 years of Indian independence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the country would strive to become a developed nation within 25 years. In his national day address on Monday, celebrating independence from British colonial rule, Modi said his government's policies would support...

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) co-founder Bill Gates took to Twitter to wish India and its Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the nation’s 75th year of independence from British rule. Gates congratulated Modi for the progress in some sectors achieved under his tenure. “As...

Xi Jinping-led China is asking India to reaffirm the "One China" policy after U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan triggered massive aggression from China's communist government, which claims sovereignty over the island nation. What Happened: "We hope that the...

India on Thursday got its first-ever tribal president as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling party scooped up over 60% of the total vote value in the parliament for their preferred candidate. What Happened: Politician Draupadi Murmu sealed her win in the country's presidential election...

President Joe Biden will participate in the first-ever I2U2 virtual summit along with his counterparts from Israel, the United Arab Emirates, and India on Thursday. What Happened: The U.S. President will convene the first virtual summit with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, UAE...

India may have ruffled some feathers in neighboring China on Wednesday ahead of a key meeting between the two countries' top representatives. What Happened: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is quite active on Twitter, posted that he called up the Dalai Lama, to convey his...

India’s government wants Big Tech to follow the law of the land after Twitter Inc (NASDAQ: TWTR) filed a lawsuit against an order to take down content. What Happened: India’s Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar tweeted noting that all in the country, including...

Indian cryptocurrency players will have to comply with a government order for a 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) on all cryptocurrency and non fungible token (NFT) transactions, starting today. What Happened: The law, which the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government introduced during the...

A video of U.S. President Joe Biden walking up to greet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is winning the hearts of Indians on social media. What Happened: The Biden-Modi interaction occurred ahead of the G7 (Group of 7) summit in Germany, when the leaders were getting ready for a group...

Targeting Western sanctions against Moscow for invading Ukraine, Chinese President Xi Jinping said the world "must abandon Cold War mentality" and "bloc confrontation." What Happened: During the keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the BRICS Business...

A Change.org petition is trying to get the Indian government's attention to change the "paltry" monthly pension for its retired coal mine workers.  The petition addressed to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on his government to revise the...

In a possible signal toward easing the hostile environment and regulations for cryptocurrencies in India, a top government official said the country was drafting a cryptocurrency consultation paper. What Happened: Indian Economic Affairs Secretary Ajay Seth told the media that the paper...

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hinted that he is ready for another term in office as his currently-ruling party, BJP, completes straight 8 years of being in power at the center. What Happened: Modi virtually addressed the 'Utkarsh Samaroh' gathering in Bharuch, Gujarat,...