PM Modi’s 2025: Key moments that shaped the year - in pictures

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the sacred Dharma Dhwaja on the spire of the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. (Image source: narendramodi.in)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the Red Fort on India’s 79th Independence Day, delivering a historic 103-minute speech emphasizing self-reliance, innovation, and citizen empowerment. (Image source: narendramodi.in)

PM Narendra Modi marked this year’s Diwali in the company of India’s naval personnel, celebrating the festival aboard INS Vikrant off the coast of Goa and Karwar. The Prime Minister called it a “special Diwali on the seas” as he interacted with officers and sailors of the Indian Navy. (Image source: narendramodi.in)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Russian President Vladimir Putin at the SCO Summit 2025 in Tianjin, China, discussing regional cooperation, economic growth, and strategic partnerships. (Image source: narendramodi.in)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Chenab Bridge in Katra. After the inauguration, he took a walk on the bridge waving the national flag atop the bridge, symbolising India’s engineering strength and patriotism. (Image source: narendramodi.in)

PM Modi received a special gift from US President Donald Trump — his book Our Journey Together, symbolizing their shared diplomatic journey and longstanding camaraderie. The book was personally signed by Trump with a heartfelt note for the Prime Minister, reading, ‘Mr Prime Minister, you are great'. (Image source: narendramodi.in)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a delighted moment with school kids on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan at his residence. He also celebrated the festival with the members of the spiritual organisation Brahma Kumari. (Image source: narendramodi.in)

During his public event in Bhuj town on May 26, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met 13 of the surviving women, who are known as 'Virangana', and sought their blessings. He interacted with these septuagenarian women who had helped the Indian Army by rebuilding the airfield within 72 hours during the 1971 war. (Image source: narendramodi.in)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds substantive talks with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada, reaffirming India’s commitment to championing the cause of the Global South. (Image source: narendramodi.in)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the triumphant Indian women’s cricket team at his residence, praising the players for their remarkable resilience and comeback in the World Cup after a challenging phase of three consecutive defeats. (Image source: narendramodi.in)

PM Modi visited the Air Force Station Adampur in Punjab to meet and honor air warriors and soldiers who played a pivotal role in Operation Sindoor, a strategic counter-terrorism mission targeting terror infrastructure across the border. (Image source: narendramodi.in)