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‘Sample of brotherhood’: Venezuelan FM thanks PM Modi for Op Amistad for earthquake relief

‘Sample of brotherhood’: Venezuelan FM thanks PM Modi for Op Amistad for earthquake relief

Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil visited the field hospital set up by India under Operation Amistad today, and lauded the medical services provided there. Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil said that after Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez’ visit to India, this is a sample of brotherhood. (File Photo/ REUTERS) In his press statement at the end of the visit, Gil said that alongside Ambassador of India to Venezuela, PK Ashok Babu, he witnessed the moving demonstration of solidarity, and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for extending the helping hand. “We want to inform you that we have toured this field hospital. A field hospital that has been set up by the Government of India, friendly government, brotherly government. Ashok Babu, ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary, is with us here from India in Venezuela, the commander who has been in charge of operations here, the colleague Julio Leon, who is the director of the National Hippodrome Institute, President of the National Hippodrome Institute, facilities that are providing services for the installation of this hospital,” he said. Gil …

PM Modi greets nation on Muharram, recalls Imam Hussain's sacrifice

PM Modi greets nation on Muharram, recalls Imam Hussain's sacrifice

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended his greetings on the occasion of Muharram, saying the sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) continues to inspire many people to remain steadfast in the pursuit of truth and justice. Taking to X, the Prime Minister said the occasion serves as a reminder of values such as truth, justice, courage and conviction. He wrote, “The sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) continues to inspire many people to remain steadfast in the pursuit of truth and justice. It is also a reminder of the enduring power of courage and conviction.” The sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) continues to inspire many people to remain steadfast in the pursuit of truth and justice. It is also a reminder of the enduring power of courage and conviction. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 26, 2026 Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, reaches a crescendo on the 10th day of Muharram, the day when Imam Hussain Ibn Ali and his followers were martyred in 61 Hijri or 680 CE at Karbala, …

PM Modi meets Panchayat actors Binod and Bhushan, asks ‘Panchayat sunta hai ki nahi?’ | Web-series News

PM Modi meets Panchayat actors Binod and Bhushan, asks ‘Panchayat sunta hai ki nahi?’ | Web-series News

4 min readBengaluruJun 24, 2026 10:23 AM IST Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s interaction with Panchayat actors Ashok Pathak and Durgesh Kumar has gone viral online. The Prime Minister recently met the actors, best known for playing Binod and Bhushan in the hit web series Panchayat. The interaction took place during a public event attended by several notable personalities, including actor Ram Charan and entrepreneur Upasana Konidela. A video from the interaction, shared by PM Modi on social media, was filled with laughter, warmth and light-hearted conversation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Bhushan and Binod In the video, the Prime Minister is seen greeting the actors and jokingly asking, “Panchayat sunta hai ki nahi sunta hai?” The remark left both actors smiling and made it clear that PM Modi is familiar with the popular series. Sharing a glimpse of the interaction on Instagram, PM Modi captioned the post, “Binod se kuch baatein.. (A few moments with Binod).” The video was shared with Panchayat’s iconic theme music, adding a special touch for fans of the show. The …

PM Modi lands in France for G7 Summit, bilateral engagements with Macron

PM Modi lands in France for G7 Summit, bilateral engagements with Macron

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in France on Saturday for a visit that will see him hold talks with French President Emmanuel Macron, attend the G7 Summit and take part in a series of bilateral and multilateral engagements. Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in France on Saturday for a visit that will see him hold talks with French President Emmanuel Macron, attend the G7 Summit and take part in a series of bilateral and multilateral engagements. PM Modi was received at the airport by France’s Education Minister Edouard Geffray, Minister of Higher Education, Research and Space Philippe Baptiste, French Ambassador to India Thierry Mathou and Nice Mayor Eric Ciotti, among other dignitaries. PM Modi lands in France “Landed in Nice. In addition to Nice, this France visit includes programmes in Evian and Paris. There will be bilateral and multilateral engagements, which will be aimed at improving India’s friendships with key developmental partners,” Modi said in a social media post after his arrival. “I look forward to meeting President Macron tomorrow and to being at ‘Bharat …

PM to attend 2-day G7 summit in France

PM to attend 2-day G7 summit in France

New Delhi PM to attend 2-day G7 summit in France Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to come face-to-face with US President Donald Trump at the G7 Summit in France next week though a bilateral meeting between the two leaders is yet to be firmed up, people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday. Modi is set to criss-cross between France and Slovakia during a nearly week-long visit beginning on June 13 to participate in the outreach sessions of the G7 Summit and several other events and to hold bilateral meetings, according to the schedule announced by the external affairs ministry on Tuesday. The PM will first travel to the French port city of Nice for a bilateral meeting with President Emmanuel Macron on June 14, and the two leaders will jointly inaugurate Bharat Innovates, a three-day event being held as part of the India-France Year of Innovation to showcase Indian technology ventures from higher education institutions and centrally funded technical institutes. Modi will then travel to Slovakia for a state visit during June 14-16. …

Energy security, Iran war and more: What’s on cards for PM Modi’s key visit to the UAE?

Energy security, Iran war and more: What’s on cards for PM Modi’s key visit to the UAE?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin his five-nation tour on Friday, with his first stop being in the United Arab Emirates. The prime minister’s visit to the UAE comes as the region finds itself in the crossfire amid the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran. The prime minister’s visit to the UAE comes as the region finds itself in the crossfire amid the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran. (REUTERS) As per the Ministry of External Affairs, Modi will be visiting a total of five nations in the next six days. On May 15, the PM will land in the UAE for a short visit, before leaving for the Netherlands. Also Read | WFH for two days, no foreign travel for govt officials: Delhi govt’s big move amid US-Iran war fallout After the Netherlands, the prime minister will visit Sweden and Norway, with the last stop on the tour being Italy. What’s on agenda for Modi’s UAE visit? As per people familiar with the matter, energy security will be a key focus area during PM Modi’s visit …

3,900-metre runway, 12 million pax per year: All about Noida International Airport phase 1 to be inaugurated by PM Modi

3,900-metre runway, 12 million pax per year: All about Noida International Airport phase 1 to be inaugurated by PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Uttar Pradesh on March 28 to inaugurate Phase I of the Noida International Airport at Jewar in Gautam Buddha Nagar, and will also address a public gathering after a walkthrough of the terminal building, according to the PMO. With a capacity of 12 million passengers annually, the new international airport in Noida is a major development in India’s aviation sector. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo) (HT_PRINT) The airport, developed at an investment of around ₹11,200 crore under a public-private partnership model, is being positioned as a major international gateway for the National Capital Region (NCR), stated an official release by PIB. Envisioned as the second international airport for the Delhi-NCR region alongside Indira Gandhi International Airport, the project is expected to ease congestion and expand passenger capacity. ALSO READ | Lucknow airport adds new taxiway to ease aircraft congestion About the new airport Phase I of the greenfield airport will initially handle 12 million passengers per annum, with scalability of up to 70 million passengers as the project expands in subsequent phases, …

Cabinet colleagues laud PM Modi’s record breaking 8,931 days in public office

Cabinet colleagues laud PM Modi’s record breaking 8,931 days in public office

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. File | Photo Credit: ANI Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (March 22, 2026) became India’s longest serving head of government, combining State and national level, serving 8931 days in office as the first Gujarat Chief Minister and later as Prime Minister, surpassing former Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Chamling’s record of 8930 days in office. His Cabinet colleagues congratulated Prime Minister Modi on this record, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauding his “pure devotion to the nation and its people” both as Chief Minister of Gujarat and as PM, and Home Minister Amit Shah terming it a “milestone rooted in service, hard work and unwavering commitment.” Roads and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari also posted his felicitations to Prime Minister Modi on this milestone, stating that it “stands as a testament to enduring public trust and a lifelong mission devoted to Bharat’s growth and progress.” Prime Minister Modi is the first Indian PM born after the country’s independence in 1947, and has led his party to victory in three consecutive Lok Sabha …

PM Modi slams Opposition amid LPG shortage ‘panic| India News

PM Modi slams Opposition amid LPG shortage ‘panic| India News

Prime Minister Modi on Thursday criticized the opposition, saying those spreading panic over LPG are “exposing themselves” during his address at the NXT Summit 2026 in Delhi. PM Modi said people spreading panic over LPG are “exposing themselves.” (File Photo) He added that India is fully committed to tackling the challenge, “leaving no stone unturned” while actively working on multiple fronts to ensure energy stability. The Prime Minister noted that he has spoken with several world leaders and that continuous efforts are underway to overcome obstacles in the energy supply chain. “India will make every effort to ensure that its farmers and citizens are protected from burden of global challenges, PM Modi said as quoted by news agency PTI. Also read| ‘Exposing themselves’: PM Modi slams Opposition amid LPG shortage ‘panic Earlier today, Energy minister Hardeep Puri gave ‘full’ assurance that there is ‘no shortage of fuel’ in India amid mounting concerns due to Strait of Hormuz closure. Addressing the Lok Sabha, Puri said, “There is no shortage of petrol, diesel, kerosene, ATF or fuel …

Trump on trade with India after SC ruling on sweeping tariffs| India News

Trump on trade with India after SC ruling on sweeping tariffs| India News

US President Donald Trump said there would be no change in the United States’ trade stance toward India, asserting that the current tariff arrangement benefits Washington. US President Donald Trump has slapped an additional 25 per cent tariff on goods coming from India as penalty for New Delhi’s continued buying of Russian oil. (PTI) Stressing that the “India deal is on,” Trump described his relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as “fantastic” and repeated his claims on trade with India. “Nothing changes. They’ll be paying tariffs and we will not be paying tariffs… PM Modi is a great man. He was much smarter than the people he was against in terms of the US… He was ripping us off. So we made a deal with India… We are not paying tariffs to them and they are. We did a little flip,” Trump said. Trump also addressed bilateral ties. “My relationship with India is fantastic, and we are doing trade with India. India pulled out of Russia. India was getting its oil from Russia, and they …