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The 34-year-old Pankaj Advani has brought home a world trophy every year ever since returning from a professional stint in the UK in 2014. (Photo: Twitter/Pankaj Advani)

Pankaj Advani congratulated by PM Modi on his 22nd world title

Advani defeated local favourite Nay Thway Oo 6-2 to win the final in the 150-up format at the IBSF World Billiards Championship.

16 Sep 2019 11:17 AM

Varun, Sara and 'Coolie No 1' crew support PM Modi's initiative to ban single-use plastic

The crew collectively posed for a still flaunting their alike steel sippers.

02 Sep 2019 8:31 AM

Sindhu defeated Japan's Nozomi Okuhara 21-7 21-7 in the final of the world championship in Basel, Switzerland to become the first Indian to claim a gold at the showpiece. (Photo: Narendra Modi/Twitter)

World champion Sindhu meets PM Narendra Modi

Sindhu was accompanied by Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju and national coach Pullela Gopichand among others during the meeting.

27 Aug 2019 2:15 PM

Sindhu became the first Indian to win a World Championships gold medal by defeating Japan's Nozomi Okuhara 21-7, 21-7 in the finals of the tournament on Sunday. (Photo: Twitter)

PV Sindhu to meet PM Modi, Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju

The 24-year-old further stated that she had been preparing for so long and thanked her parents, coaches, and trainer for the victory.

27 Aug 2019 11:09 AM

PM Modi expressed the need for an early meet between Commerce Minister of India and US Trade Representative to discuss bilateral trade prospects. (Photo: ANI)

Fuelling violence not good for peace, PM Modi explains Kashmir lockdown to Trump

PM also highlighted the importance of creating a terror-free environment and eschewing cross-border terrorism.

19 Aug 2019 8:47 PM

PM Modi urges film industry to shoot in Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh

A number of romantic duets and dance sequences were shot there, he said addressing the nation.

09 Aug 2019 10:39 AM

'With the nullifying of Article 370, the country has taken a historic decision. The dreams of Sardar Patel have been realised,' PM said. (Photo: ANI)

Article 370 encouraged terrorism, dynastic politics in J&K: PM Modi

Union Territory status for J&K temporary, will soon be state with more development: PM Modi

08 Aug 2019 8:13 PM

According to those who attended the training being held in the Parliament premises, Modi asked the MPs to remain connected with their well-wishers who had worked for their success in their respective constituencies. (Photo: File)

Focus on winning 2024 election now, PM Modi tells MPs

'Be positive and don't let any negative thoughts hit you,' PM Modi said.

04 Aug 2019 8:32 PM

Saath Nibhaana Saathiya actor Rupal Patel gets honour from PM Modi for special cause

Recently, she received a letter from the honourable prime minister of India Narendra Modi.

25 Jul 2019 9:43 AM

Chasing 240, a top-order collapse put India under the pump before Ravindra Jadeja's sensational 77-run knock raised hopes of a turnaround. (Photo: ANI)

PM Modi disappointed with India's defeat but appreciates team's fighting spirit

India had lost just one match en route the semifinal and finished on top of the table before the knock out the stage.

10 Jul 2019 9:16 PM

Hockey India thanked the PM for his motivating words and said the win will drive more young women to choose sport as a career. (Photo: File)

PM Narendra Modi lauds Indian women's hockey team for winning FIH Series Finals

A day after qualifying for the FIH Olympic Qualifiers, Indian women's hockey team on Sunday won the FIH Series Finals after defeating Japan.

24 Jun 2019 12:59 PM

During a fixture against Australia on June 9, he was hit by a Pat Cummins bouncer. (Photo: AFP)

PM Narendra Modi wishes Shikhar Dhawan speedy recovery; see tweet

In a tweet, Modi wished Dhawan that he recovers at the earliest so that we can return to the field and contribute for the nation.

20 Jun 2019 9:03 PM

Former chief election commissioner T S Krishnamurthy further said it's very difficult to guess if a consensus would emerge among political parties on the issue. (Photo: PTI/File)

One nation, one election not possible sans constitutional amendment: Former CEC

Krishnamurthy said it has several advantages, but the biggest problem in its implementation is constitutional provisions.

18 Jun 2019 3:16 PM

Meet the 19-year-old Esani Dey who played guitar for PM Narendra Modi's biopic!

Esani is currently busy in giving background scores for many upcoming Bollywood films.

13 Jun 2019 11:05 PM

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was speaking at the ceremonial program arranged for the re-installing the bust of Ishar Chandra Vidyasagar at Hare School ground at College Street. (Photo: ANI)

'Bengal is being defamed': Mamata on WB Guv Tripathi meeting PM Modi

'A plan is being hatched to turn Bengal into Gujarat. Bengal is not Gujarat,' West Bengal CM said at an event earlier on Wednesday.

11 Jun 2019 3:11 PM

This comes at a time when the United States is locked in a trade dispute with China. (Photo:AP)

USA to revoke India's 'beneficiary developing country' status from June 5

Washington has also made the decision to remove India from its list of 'developing country WTO Members'.

01 Jun 2019 9:28 AM

Prime Minister Modi was on Thursday administered the oath of office and secrecy by President Ram Nath Kovind. (Photo:AP)

PM Modi's post-election statement on inclusiveness, welcomed by US

PM Modi said that his government will now begin 'a new journey to build a new India with new energy' and reached out to minorities.

31 May 2019 3:04 PM

Suri said that India-UAE relations witnessed a real transformation since Prime Minister Modi's visit to the UAE in August 2015. (Photo:ANITwitter)

Abu Dhabi tower lights up in celebration of PM Modi swearing-in

The facade of the iconic ADNOC Group Tower in Abu Dhabi was lit with the flags of India and the UAE and portraits of PM Narendra Modi.

31 May 2019 9:17 AM

A senior US official voiced hope for warm relations with PM Modi but said that the March decision would move forward. (Photo:AP)

'Done Deal': US end India's trade preference

President Donald Trump's administration said in March it was removing India from the Generalized System of Preferences.

31 May 2019 8:27 AM

The pre-election cover by Aatish Taseer was acclaimed by Modis’ critics as “divider” by a global media powerhouse. (Photo:AP)

Changing times: 'TIME' mag now says 'Narendra Modi has united India'

Manoj Ladwa, the writer, credited Modi’s emergence as a unifier to his origins in backward class.

29 May 2019 1:15 PM

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