Here are the major news stories today, 13 February 2026 involving Prime Minister Narendra Modi and related national developments: (AajTak)

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 Here are the major news stories today, 13 February 2026 involving Prime Minister Narendra Modi and related national developments: (AajTak)

🗞️ 1. PM Modi inaugurates new PMO building today

📍 Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to officially inaugurate the new building for the Prime Minister’s Office (“Seva Teerth”) along with the Kartavya Bhavan-1 & 2 complexes in New Delhi. This marks the first major relocation of the PMO in independent India and is part of a broader effort to modernize government office infrastructure. (AajTak)

🛩️ 2. International Business Engagement

✈️ The Chief Executive Officer of Rolls-Royce met with PM Modi to discuss expanding cooperation in defense and energy sectors with potential jet engine co-development plans. This reflects ongoing foreign business partnerships. (The Economic Times)

📣 3. Political Tension in Parliament

⚠️ Opposition MPs staged a protest inside the Parliament complex, expressing strong criticism of the recently announced interim trade deal with the U.S. and holding the government accountable. (The Times of India)

🇮🇳 4. Modi’s Political Outreach

🤝 PM Modi commented on BJP prospects in Kerala, saying there is growing hope for the BJP-NDA in the state after meetings with party leaders. (The Pioneer)

🔥 5. Continued Trade Deal Controversy

📉 Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi reiterated serious criticism, claiming the India-U.S. interim trade agreement (supported by the government) has harmed farmers and the economy — framing it as a “sell-out.” (The Economic Times)

🧠 Context: What’s Behind These Headlines Today

📍 Why the PMO move is significant

  • The Seva Teerth and Kartavya Bhavan buildings are meant to consolidate several key ministries and offices into a modern governance complex, replacing older structures spread across the Central Vista area. (ETInfra.com)

📍 Political friction and farmers’ concerns

  • The trade deal with the U.S. is a major point of contention. Farmers and unions nationwide have protested and gone on strike, arguing the agreement may expose India’s agriculture to competitive pressure from U.S. imports — a position supported by opposition leaders. (The Economic Times)

🧾 Summary of Today’s Key Developments

• Historic inauguration: PM Modi inaugurates the new PMO location and related government buildings.
• Global and business ties: High-level engagement with Rolls-Royce signaling defense/energy cooperation.
• Political controversy: Opposition protests and renewed criticism over the India-U.S. trade deal.
• Election strategy: BJP activity and statements in Kerala indicate ongoing political campaigning.

If you want, I can provide full detailed articles (translated or summarized) from each of these news items — just tell me which one you want first (e.g., the protest story or the PMO inauguration).

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