Narendra Modi

'He threw it away': Obama aide slams Trump for 'spoiling decades-long' ties with India over Nobel bid

Former US Ambassador to Japan and top Democratic leader Rahm Emanuel slammed US President Donald Trump, accusing the Republican firebrand of spoiling America's ties with India over his Nobel bid.

Gaza peace summit: How PM Modi’s absence was a power move

In global diplomacy, presence can be overrated. Sometimes, mastery lies in choosing where to show up and when to forgo the spotlight. PM Modi might not have been in the room — yet he became central to the discourse. And in diplomacy, that is the ultimate move.

PM Modi mourns death of Kenyan ex-PM Odinga, calls him 'towering statesman'

Odinga, 80, breathed his last in Ernakulam district of Kerala on Wednesday where he was receiving medical treatment.

'Spiritual siblings': India inks key pacts with Mongolia, elevates ties to strategic partnership

India and Mongolia have expanded their decade-long strategic partnership with new agreements in energy, defence, culture, and education.

FirstUp: Nato defence ministers meet, PM Modi to launch Bihar poll campaign... Headlines today

Defence ministers from Nato's 32 member countries will meet in Brussels today to discuss the defence spending targets; they will also meet with Ukrainian officials to assess the country’s defence efforts amid the ongoing war with Russia. In India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the BJP's campaign for the upcoming state elections in Patna and also interact with party workers

PM Modi meets US envoy-designate Sergio Gor, says ties will strengthen under his tenure

PM Modi met US Ambassador-designate Sergio Gor in Delhi, marking a step toward further strengthening India–US ties under his upcoming tenure.

This Week in Explainers: Why Tata Trusts dispute is not good news for the country

The rift between the trustees of the Tata Trusts came out in public this week. As the infighting escalated, top leaders of the billion-dollar conglomerate, including Tata Trusts Chairman Noel Tata and Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran, met Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. But what is the fighting about? Here’s all this and more in our weekly roundup

Keir Starmer's India visit focuses on trade, defence, technology and bollywood |Vantage on Firstpost

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s two-day trip to India combined culture, diplomacy, and major agreements. From lighting traditional diyas to touring Yash Raj Films, his visit also brought landmark deals in trade and defence worth billions. In Mumbai, Starmer met Prime Minister Narendra Modi to advance talks on commerce, education, technology, and security. Both nations reaffirmed their Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, revealed plans for new university campuses, finalised a missile partnership, and pledged deeper collaboration in fintech and artificial intelligence.

PM Modi talks with Trump applauds Gaza Peace Plan achievement | Vantage on Firstpost

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a conversation with US President Donald Trump where he praised the successful implementation of the Gaza peace plan. Both leaders discussed the positive momentum in trade talks between India and the United States. They also agreed to maintain regular communication in the coming weeks to strengthen bilateral cooperation and global peace efforts.

PM Modi, Starmer finalise $468million defence missile as the latter visits India

A $468 million contract was signed for the UK to supply the Indian army with British-made lightweight missiles