2015 Event Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi encounters resistance to proposed labor reforms as 150 million workers go on strike for a day in protest; Modi is seeking to make the Indian business environment more attractive to investment by foreign companies 2015 Event U.S. President Barack Obama and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi make progress in the areas of defense and nuclear trade; the countries plan to cooperate on defense issues, military manufacturing initiatives and nuclear power development 2014 Event Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin targeting assets stored overseas in an effort to avoid taxes; the Indian government estimates that up to $2 trillion may be in hiding; the nation follows China and Russia in magnitude of offshored wealth 2013 Event India's Bharatiya Janata Party names Narendra Modi as their leader in the next general election 1988 Event Narendra Hirwani takes 16-136 (8-61 and 8-75) vs. WI on Test debut 1968 Birthday Narendra Hirwani, cricketer, Ind leggie 16 wickets vs. WI on debut 1988 1931 Birthday Narendra Tamhane, dependable Indian cricket wicketkeeper, 1950's