Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to celebrate National Handloom Day with enthusiasm, wear handloom products, and support weaving communities to boost rural livelihoods.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk tells the BBC that youth-led protests and his 26-day hunger strike have weakened Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, boosting young people's confidence to demand systemic reforms.
Former India football captain Bhaichung Bhutia criticized protesters using abusive language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Jantar Mantar, emphasizing that citizens must maintain respect while exercising their right to protest.
Rahul Gandhi criticizes PM Modi's forgiveness offer to protesting students, instead demanding an apology. He accuses the RSS of controlling India's education system, privatising it, and imposing a singular historical narrative, sparking student protests.
The Centre will raise concerns with Meta's global team regarding CSEAM handling, account restrictions, and AI-generated content following the brief removal of PM Modi's Facebook post.
A 15‑year‑old Noida student and her mother have moved three times after an FIR filed by Noida Police on July 29 for alleged profanities against PM Modi at Jantar Mantar. The teen, who was 14 at the time, faces threats and has apologized publicly.
Meta apologised to an Indian parliamentary panel for temporarily removing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Facebook video, citing an error. The panel, led by Nishikant Dubey, demanded a personal apology from Mark Zuckerberg and threatened to withdraw safe harbour protection, raising concerns over content moderation and national security.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the chief guest at The Economic Times World Leaders Forum 2026 in New Delhi on August 21-22. India Inc, global investors, and policymakers anticipate signals on the government's next phase of reforms, as India remains the world's fastest-growing major economy.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated India's contingent for securing 39 medals, including 13 golds, at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, finishing fourth. India will host the 2030 edition in Ahmedabad.
Delhi Police decided not to file a case against a 15-year-old girl accused of using abusive language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a viral video. The decision followed her public apology, where she stated she was influenced and expressed remorse for her actions.
PM Modi launched the 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan' campaign, urging youth to reject drug abuse and families to communicate openly. He called for respecting drug survivors and announced strict action against traffickers, noting the campaign will run for 100 weeks.
Congress has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah of avoiding Parliament while the Opposition raises the Ayodhya donation scam issue. MP Pramod Tiwari demanded a Supreme Court-monitored SIT probe, vowing to take the matter to the public and persist in the fight.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually launched the 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan' campaign, urging Indian youth to avoid drug abuse for a developed nation. He highlighted drugs' impact on families and careers, warning against drug trafficking as a hostile strategy. The initiative begins a 100-week nationwide awareness drive.
The mother of a Noida teenager, booked for abusive remarks against PM Modi during a Jantar Mantar protest, thanked the PM for forgiving her daughter, calling it a "new lease of life." She requested the PM to "adopt" her daughter, secure her future, and withdraw the FIR, also appealing for a ban on social media for minors.
A 15-year-old girl, featured in a viral video making objectionable remarks against PM Modi, expressed immense relief and gratitude after the PM stated "misguided children" should be forgiven. She described the gesture as a "second life," apologized for her actions, and alleged receiving threats and ongoing police visits despite the PM's message.
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke responded to PM Modi's appeal to forgive students who abused him, demanding Modi apologize for alleged police brutality against young female protesters during a July 20 protest at Jantar Mantar.
Former BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla released an Instagram video expressing "disappointment" with Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not acting like a "dictator" after 12 years in office. He sarcastically compared Modi's forgiveness of recent student protesters to alleged authoritarian actions by past Congress prime ministers, Indira Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a video message, expressing his wish to forgive young protesters who used abusive language against him and his late mother at Jantar Mantar. He urged society to guide them, emphasizing that youth is a time for learning and self-correction, and these individuals are part of the nation's family.
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke questioned the FIR against a woman for allegedly abusing PM Modi, asking why similar action isn't taken against BJP leaders and IT cell members accused of using objectionable language, including against women and fellow MPs.
Ruchika Singh, a Noida resident accused of abusing PM Modi at a Jantar Mantar protest, posted an apology video claiming she is 15 and was influenced. This contradicts police and neighbor reports. PM Modi urged restraint, while CJP criticized the criminal charges.
India summoned Meta's Global Head of Public Policy after PM Modi's Facebook post was briefly restricted due to an alleged AI glitch. The government deemed the explanation insufficient, seeking deeper discussions on platform accountability and AI moderation.
PM Narendra Modi thanked youth for their feedback on his video addressing examination reforms, amid nationwide protests over NEET-UG paper leaks, promising stricter laws with fast-track courts and tougher penalties.
The Indian government faces ongoing protests over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, with PM Modi assuring stricter action and Rahul Gandhi demanding the education minister's resignation. The NTA has sacked 47 officials amid restructuring efforts.
Indian PM Narendra Modi pledged fast-track courts for exam paper leak perpetrators, his first response to youth-led protests across India. Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his hunger strike, but student groups demand Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and continue their agitation.
