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Modi praises Indian origin stars in Netherlands cricket team, tying diaspora pride to T20 World Cup moment

Modi praises Indian origin stars in Netherlands cricket team, tying diaspora pride to T20 World Cup moment

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Netherlands cricket team during a community event in The Hague, highlighting the role of Indian-origin players in lifting the squad. Speaking to the Indian diaspora, he noted the Netherlands’ strong showing against India’s champions at the recent T20 World Cup and pointed to Aryan Dutt’s contributions. Modi also drew a parallel to hockey, crediting Dutch coaches and head coach Sjoerd Marijne for shaping India’s women’s team, while encouraging support for the upcoming Hockey World Cup.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 16 May 2026
Modi in Netherlands outlines four Viksit Bharat aspirations including startups, Olympics, and green energy goals

Modi in Netherlands outlines four Viksit Bharat aspirations including startups, Olympics, and green energy goals

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his second stop of a five-nation tour, addressed the Indian diaspora in The Hague, Netherlands, drawing cheers of “Jai Jai Modi.” He laid out four major aspirations for “Viksit Bharat,” linking them to modern India’s push for jobs and innovation. Modi cited a dramatic startup boom from about 500 in 2014 to over two lakh today, with 44,000 more seeking registration. He also highlighted plans to become a global manufacturing hub, use Olympics hosting for global stature, and lead in green energy through large-scale solar expansion.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 16 May 2026

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Modi brands foreign travel tax rumours totally false denying any cess surcharge or restrictions

Modi brands foreign travel tax rumours totally false denying any cess surcharge or restrictions

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday rubbished media and social media claims that India may impose a new tax, cess or surcharge on foreign travel to manage war related fiscal strain and higher crude import costs. Responding to a viral graphic citing “highest levels” discussions, Modi said there was “not an iota of truth” and that there was “no question” of restricting foreign travel. The finance ministry had not commented before his clarification, while he reiterated focus on “Ease of Doing Business” and “Ease of Living.”

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 15 May 2026
Modi convoy cuts face backlash as ex RAw chief warns drone and sniper threats demand more security

Modi convoy cuts face backlash as ex RAw chief warns drone and sniper threats demand more security

Former R&AW chief Samant Goel has rejected calls to shrink Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s security and convoy for fuel savings, arguing it would harm national interest. In comments to ANI, he said the threat picture has evolved, with risks like drones and sniper attacks, and that even leaders in “safe” countries have been targeted. Goel also stressed security planning is threat-based, that anonymity of vehicle movement matters, and that SPG mandatory protections must remain intact.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 15 May 2026
Bihar CM walks to secretariat after Modi urges smarter spending amid West Asia crisis

Bihar CM walks to secretariat after Modi urges smarter spending amid West Asia crisis

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary walked from his official residence to the cabinet secretariat in Patna with senior officials, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to curb fuel use and spend more judiciously amid the West Asia crisis. Choudhary previously ordered a reduction in his cavalcade, which cabinet colleagues also followed. His government is set to push work-from-home, hold meetings via video-conferencing, and observe a weekly no-vehicle day. It also directed lower palm-oil usage in government canteens.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 15 May 2026
Rahul Gandhi brands Modi compromised as US Adani charges near drop over alleged deal

Rahul Gandhi brands Modi compromised as US Adani charges near drop over alleged deal

Rahul Gandhi intensified his attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of “bargaining” for Gautam Adani’s relief in the US instead of delivering an India-US trade deal. The comments come after Reuters and other reports said the US Justice Department is close to dropping criminal fraud charges against Adani, amid his pledged $10 billion US investment. Separately, Bloomberg reported an SEC settlement: Adani and his nephew would pay $18 million, pending court approval.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 15 May 2026

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Modi Pledges Reformed Multilateralism as India Hosts BRICS Ministerial Summit and Maps a 2026 Roadmap

Modi Pledges Reformed Multilateralism as India Hosts BRICS Ministerial Summit and Maps a 2026 Roadmap

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met BRICS foreign ministers and heads of delegation at Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam, presenting India’s 2026 chairmanship as a driver for “reformed” and more effective multilateralism. He said BRICS will advance sustainable development, strengthen economic resilience, and amplify Global South priorities. India, which took over the chair from Brazil on January 1, hosted earlier BRICS presidencies in 2012, 2016, and 2021. The two-day ministerial summit aims to set the roadmap leading to the Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 15 May 2026
Modi to chair Council of Ministers on May 21 as compliance cuts and reshuffle talk grow

Modi to chair Council of Ministers on May 21 as compliance cuts and reshuffle talk grow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a Council of Ministers meeting on May 21 in what observers call a long-delayed mid-term stocktaking exercise. The push comes as the NDA government edges toward two years in its third term, amid growing claims that a cabinet reshuffle is overdue. The agenda will reportedly review reforms since June 2024, with ministries submitting department-wise summaries grouped into legislative, statutory, policy, and administrative changes. Officials from nearly a dozen ministries are expected to brief the council.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 14 May 2026
PM Modi hails BRICS as Global South voice pushing a more inclusive world order

PM Modi hails BRICS as Global South voice pushing a more inclusive world order

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called BRICS a crucial platform for cooperation among emerging economies, emphasizing its growing role for the Global South. Speaking after meetings with foreign ministers and heads of delegation, he positioned BRICS as a vehicle to push for a more inclusive world order. The remarks underline India’s focus on multilateral engagement through BRICS.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 14 May 2026
Lavrov meets Modi in New Delhi as Ukraine tension rises and India pushes dialogue over pressure

Lavrov meets Modi in New Delhi as Ukraine tension rises and India pushes dialogue over pressure

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi to discuss the Ukraine war and West Asia. Modi reiterated India’s long-standing focus on dialogue and diplomacy, while Lavrov briefed him on bilateral cooperation and conveyed greetings to President Putin. Lavrov is also set to attend the BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting in the same context.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 14 May 2026

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Himachal CM cuts convoy and slashes minister and MLA salaries after Modi’s fuel appeal

Himachal CM cuts convoy and slashes minister and MLA salaries after Modi’s fuel appeal

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu ordered a reduction in his convoy size, citing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to conserve fuel and energy. In a separate move, he said salaries of Ministers will be cut by 30% and MLAs by 20%. The decision comes amid heightened regional uncertainty linked to the West Asia conflict.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 14 May 2026
Modi tells cabinet to curb fuel and trips to shrink import bill without cutting welfare

Modi tells cabinet to curb fuel and trips to shrink import bill without cutting welfare

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged cabinet colleagues to cut unnecessary spending, including reducing petrol use and limiting foreign travel. He also reportedly trimmed his own convoy size to conserve resources and ease the country’s import burden. The government clarified this is “wise spending, not austerity”, with no cuts to capital expenditure or welfare programmes.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 13 May 2026
Jammu and Kashmir cuts convoy by half as LG Sinha follows Modi’s fuel saving push

Jammu and Kashmir cuts convoy by half as LG Sinha follows Modi’s fuel saving push

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has reduced his official convoy size by 50%, echoing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call to cut official cavalcades and save fuel. Police sources say Nalin Prabhat and IG Security Sujit Kumar have also scaled down their convoys recently, while Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reportedly continues with the same security setup in the Kashmir Valley.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 13 May 2026
Modi congratulates N Rangaswamy as Puducherry chief minister after election shifts across parties

Modi congratulates N Rangaswamy as Puducherry chief minister after election shifts across parties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated N Rangaswamy on taking charge as Puducherry chief minister, saying he looked forward to working together for welfare and development. The 30 member Assembly result shows a fragmented mandate, with NR Congress leading on 12 seats, BJP at four, and newer political players like TVK entering the tally with two.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 13 May 2026

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Modi convoy shrinks to two cars as ministries weigh fuel saving moves

Modi convoy shrinks to two cars as ministries weigh fuel saving moves

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reportedly cut his domestic travel convoy to just two vehicles, a step also followed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The move is being linked to an austerity push focused on fuel conservation and sustainable practices, echoing Modi’s calls to reduce fuel and even gold usage. Ministries are now considering similar fuel saving measures.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 13 May 2026
BJP sweeps Haryana municipal polls wins Ambala Sonipat and surges ahead in Panchkula

BJP sweeps Haryana municipal polls wins Ambala Sonipat and surges ahead in Panchkula

BJP has won big in Haryana’s municipal corporation elections, securing victories in Ambala and Sonipat while taking a commanding lead in Panchkula. Celebrations broke out as workers distributed sweets. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini credited the results to public trust in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s policies, signaling strong momentum for the party ahead of future contests.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 13 May 2026
Vedanta Anil Agarwal backs Modi forex push urging citizens consume less and produce more

Vedanta Anil Agarwal backs Modi forex push urging citizens consume less and produce more

Vedanta founder Anil Agarwal backed PM Narendra Modi’s push to protect India’s foreign exchange, linking it to lower fuel use and smarter consumption. After Modi urged citizens to shift to public transport, Agarwal said one path is “to consume less,” while the other is “to produce more,” signaling Vedanta’s commitment to support the country’s forex goals.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 13 May 2026
Delhi minister rides metro and e rickshaw after Modi push to cut fuel driven travel

Delhi minister rides metro and e rickshaw after Modi push to cut fuel driven travel

Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood made a public show of eco-friendly commuting by taking the Delhi Metro followed by an e-rickshaw. The surprise trip follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for citizens to reduce fuel use and rely more on public transport. Sood used the route to reach an education engagement with a school in east Delhi.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 12 May 2026

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BJP convoys in Madhya Pradesh spark outrage after Modi urged fuel savings

BJP convoys in Madhya Pradesh spark outrage after Modi urged fuel savings

Congress in Madhya Pradesh has accused BJP leaders of hypocrisy after they arrived in large, viral convoys following appointments to state corporations. The criticism targets the contrast with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s public appeal to reduce fuel consumption. Opposition claims the leaders ignored austerity messaging, while the convoy footage has amplified the political heat.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 12 May 2026
Modi assures essentials stay available as he pushes fuel conservation to ease fiscal pressure

Modi assures essentials stay available as he pushes fuel conservation to ease fiscal pressure

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India is well stocked on essential goods and will ensure vital items remain accessible to all. In the same push for economic stability, he urged citizens to conserve fuel to cut waste and support the government’s fiscal health. The message ties everyday conservation choices to broader strain on public finances.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 11 May 2026
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