PM Modi @70: 10 interesting things you would like to know about the Prime Minister on his birth anniversary

Narendra Damodardas Modi, a man of great honour and pride to his nation, turned 70 today. The Prime Minister of the world's largest democracy works round the clock and he is a trendsetter not just in India but across the globe. Narendra Modi's extraordinary oratory skill is often compared to Mark Antony, an ally of Julius Caesar. He was the Chief Minister of Gujarat from 2001 to 2014 and is the Member of Parliament for Varanasi.Modi led the BJP in the 2014 general election which gave the party a majority in the Indian lower house of parliament, the Lok Sabha, the first time for any single party since 1984. 

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PM Modi — world's most followed leader — nears 50M followers on Instagram

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is very close to having 50 million followers on Instagram. With such huge followers on Instagram, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the 'most followed' world leader on Instagram and is well ahead of global leaders including US President Donald Trump and Barack Obama. At present Donald Trump has close to 22 million followers on Instagram, while Barack Obama has close to 32 million followers. 

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India records 97,894 COVID-19 cases and 1,132 deaths in a single-day; tally crosses 51-lakh mark

India records 97,894 COVID-19 cases and 1,132  deaths in a single-day; tally crosses 51-lakh mark

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On PM Modi's 70th birth anniversary, 11 quotes that inspire every Indian

Today marks the 70th birth anniversary of Narendra Modi, the 14th Prime Minister of world's largest democracy. Meanwhile, from the President of India to the leaders of opposition parties, several prominent personalities extended best wishes to the PM on his birthday. On Wednesday, members of Bharatiya Sindhu Sena cut a 70 feet long cake to celebrate ahead of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 70th birthday, in Bhopal. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was born on September 17, 1950 in a Gujarati family in Vadnagar. He was the third of six children born to Damodardas Mulchand Modi and Hiraben. Modi used to help his father sell tea as a child and later he ran his own stall. He was appointed Chief Minister of Gujarat in 2001. Modi led the BJP in the 2014 general election which gave the party a majority in the Indian lower house of parliament, the Lok Sabha, the first time for any single party since 1984. 

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J&K: 3 terrorists killed, 2 CRPF personnel injured during encounter in Srinagar

At least three terrorists were killed during an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar early on Thursday. The gunfight was reported from Batamaloo area of Srinagar, officials said. A woman was also killed, while two CRPF personnel were injured in the predawn gun battle with militants, they said. 

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India-China border row: Rajnath Singh to make statement in Rajya Sabha today

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to make a statement in the Rajya Sabha today (Thursday) on the border row with China in eastern Ladakh, sources have said. After his statement, leaders from the Opposition will speak and the defence minister may give clarification if required and if the Chair permits, the sources said. This was decided in a meeting of floor leaders of the Rajya Sabha which was attended by Singh along with Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi and Leader of the House Thawwarchand Gehlot.

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PM Modi turns 70: Leaders, bigwigs pour in birthday wishes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is celebrating his 70th birthday today. Leaders from across all political parties have poured in wishes for the prime minister on his birthday. From Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, several bigwigs have posted birthday greetings for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. 

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