Narendra Modi

What does French defence firm Safran make? Why its presence in India is big?

French aerospace and defence giant Safran opens its first MRO facility in India, boosting self-reliance in defence technology, enabling deep-level engine servicing locally and reinforcing strategic India-France defence partnerships amid rising civil and military aviation demand.

FirstUp: Verdict against Sheikh Hasina & family in corruption cases, Modi to unveil India's first private rocket... The news today

A Dhaka court will pronounce its verdict today in three separate corruption cases against the former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina, her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy, her daughter Saima Wazed Putul, and 22 others over alleged irregularities in the Rajuk plot scam. This comes days after Hasina was sentenced to death for crimes against humanity. In India, PM Narendra Modi is set to unveil India's first private rocket, Vikram-I, built by Skyroot Aerospace via video conferencing

PM Modi Hoists Saffron Flag at Ram Temple as Ayodhya Tourism Surges | Vantage With Palki Sharma

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the saffron Dharma Dhwaj atop the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, marking the completion of the temple’s construction. The ceremony comes as Ayodhya records an unprecedented rise in pilgrims, with more than 160 million visitors in 2024 and over 230 million in the first half of 2025. The city now earns between 900 million and 1.4 billion dollars annually from tourism, projected to reach 18,000 crore rupees or about two billion dollars by 2028. Other major pilgrimage centres, including Varanasi, Vaishno Devi, Amritsar, Tirupati and Guruvayur, are also seeing sustained growth. India’s temple economy is valued at about 34 billion dollars.<br> Firstpost | World News | News Live | Vantage | Palki Sharma | News #firstpost #vantageonfirstpost #palkisharma #worldnews Vantage is a ground-breaking news, opinions, and current affairs show from Firstpost. Catering to a global audience, Vantage covers the biggest news stories from a 360-degree perspective, giving viewers a chance to assess the impact of world events through a uniquely Indian lens. The show is anchored by Palki Sharma, Managing Editor, Firstpost. By breaking stereotypes, Vantage aims to challenge conventional wisdom and present an alternative view on global affairs, defying the norm and opening the door to new perspectives. The show goes beyond the headlines to uncover the hidden stories – making Vantage a destination for thought-provoking ideas. Vantage airs Monday to Friday at 9 PM IST on Firstpost across all leading platforms. Subscribe to Firstpost channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live. https://www.youtube.com/@Firstpost Follow Firstpost on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstpost/ Follow Firstpost on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/firstpostin/ Follow Firstpost on Twitter: https://twitter.com/firstpost Follow Firstpost on WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va6zOIrEQIamseyg762V

What’s the Ram Mandir flag-hoisting ceremony in Ayodhya that PM Modi is attending?

All eyes are on Ayodhya as PM Narendra Modi will lead the 'Dhwajarohan', a traditional ritual where a sacred flag is hoisted at the main spire, at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir. The historic ceremony will mark the completion of the temple construction. PM Modi, along with Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, will perform the rituals around noon

FirstUp: PM in Ayodhya for Ram temple flag-hoisting event and other news today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Ayodhya to attend the grand flag-hoisting ceremony atop the Ram Temple today. Paul Doyle, who is accused of driving a car into the crowds at Liverpool's victory parade earlier this year, will go on trial at Liverpool Crown Court

PM Modi lands in Delhi after concluding three-day G20 visit to South Africa

Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to India after concluding his South Africa visit for G20 Summit. He engaged with several world leaders and attended multiple summit sessions with the focus on global growth, and climate action.

From Starmer to Carney: PM Modi holds several bilateral talks on sidelines of G20 Summit in South Africa

On his second day in South Africa, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held several bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg and introduced as many as 6 new global initiatives.

India proposes G20 critical minerals circularity plan, calls for global satellite data sharing

India on Saturday proposed a G20 critical minerals circularity initiative to promote recycling, urban mining, secondlife batteries and related innovations, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserting that the country is fully committed to sustainability and clean energy.

India, Australia and Canada launch new trilateral initiative for emerging tech and green energy

A new trilateral technology and innovation partnership between India, Australia and Canada was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday after a meeting with his Australian and Canadian counterparts on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders’ Summit.

South Africa: PM Modi meets Indian-origin entrepreneurs on sidelines of G20 to boost foreign investments

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met with Indian origin tech entrepreneurs and members of the Indian diaspora in South Africa during his visit to the country for the G20 Summit.