Mumbai, June 10: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made history by becoming the longest-serving elected Prime Minister of India. On June 10, he surpassed the previous record held by Jawaharlal Nehru, completing a tenure of 4,399 days. Modi first took office on May 26, 2014, breaking Nehru’s record of 4,398 days. Prior to Modi, Indira Gandhi held the position for 4,077 days from January 24, 1966, to March 24, 1977. Modi served as the Chief Minister of Gujarat from 2001 until he assumed the Prime Minister’s role in 2014.
In related news, President Droupadi Murmu conferred gallantry awards at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. On June 8, she presented seven Kirti Chakras, 15 Veer Chakras, and 29 Shaurya Chakras to military personnel and their families. Among the recipients was Group Captain Manish Arora, who was awarded the Veer Chakra for his role in Operation Sindoor. Other notable awardees included Lieutenant Colonel Nitesh Bharti Shukla and Major Aditya Pratap Singh, recognized for their bravery in military operations.
Additionally, the BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ meeting commenced in Indore on June 9, focusing on food security, agricultural innovation, and climate change. The summit will continue until June 13, with representatives from Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa participating.
In international news, a federal court in the United States has blocked a policy imposing a $100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications, deeming it a tax that requires congressional approval. This decision comes after challenges from attorneys general across 20 states. The H-1B visa is crucial for many Indian IT professionals seeking employment in the U.S.