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PM Modi, Qatar Amir discuss Ras Laffan accident that killed 12 Indians

PM Modi, Qatar Amir discuss Ras Laffan accident that killed 12 Indians

“I thank His Highness the Amir of Qatar for his phone call and condolences on the loss of lives of Indian nationals in the tragic accident at Ras Laffan Industrial City in Qatar. We both share the grief of the families who have lost their loved ones and pray for the speedy recovery of those injured,” PM Modi wrote on X. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Keir Starmer: The British PM who got India-UK FTA over the line

Keir Starmer: The British PM who got India-UK FTA over the line

Keir Starmer, the human rights barrister elected Britain’s Prime Minister with a landslide victory in July 2024, had pledged to get the much-anticipated Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India over the line. A week in politics is said to be a long time, and even until last week, Starmer was vehement that he plans to contest any leadership challenge that is thrown his way. (Reuters) Just days before announcing his resignation at the steps of 10 Downing Street in London on Monday morning, he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France, where both leaders set July 15 as the date for the FTA to come into force. Also Read | ‘Heard the answer’: Keir Starmer announces resignation as UK PM in tearful goodbye Now, around the same time as the implementation of the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) – expected to significantly boost the 48 billion pounds bilateral trading relationship – the UK is expected to have a new leader in his place. “It’s not just …

PM Modi, President Murmu to visit Odisha for BJP government’s 2-year celebrations

PM Modi, President Murmu to visit Odisha for BJP government’s 2-year celebrations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Odisha on Saturday to attend a major event at Rairangpur in Mayurbhanj district marking two years of the BJP government in the state. He will be joined by President Droupadi Murmu, making it a rare occasion for Odisha to host the country’s top two constitutional functionaries together. The joint visit is expected to place Odisha in the national spotlight and underscore the state’s growing prominence in the country’s political and developmental landscape. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

PM Modi meets Canadian counterpart, discusses ways to build stronger partnership

PM Modi meets Canadian counterpart, discusses ways to build stronger partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney and reviewed the full spectrum of bilateral ties, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening cooperation in areas such as trade, energy, innovation, and people-to-people exchanges. Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney on the sidelines of the G7 Summit, in Evian on Tuesday. (@narendramodi X) The two leaders met on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains in eastern France. Also Read | PM Modi at G7 summit with Trump, Macron, Meloni and Zelenskyy amid US-Iran peace deal | Photos “It was a delight to meet Prime Minister Carney on the sidelines of the Evian G7 Summit,” Modi said in a post on X. “In less than a year, it is our fourth meeting, indicating our commitment to strong India-Canada ties. We reviewed the full range of relations between our nations, notably the ground covered since we last met,” he said. “Both leaders reviewed the excellent progress made in bilateral engagement and discussed ways to build a stronger partnership driven …

PM Modi arrives in France for G7 Summit, set for talks with Trump, Macron and world leaders

PM Modi arrives in France for G7 Summit, set for talks with Trump, Macron and world leaders

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in France for the G7 Summit, where he will join global leaders for discussions on international cooperation and sustainable development. On the sidelines, he is set to hold bilateral meetings with Donald Trump, Emmanuel Macron, Mark Carney, Keir Starmer and other leaders Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Union cabinet celebrates PM Modi as he completes record 4,399 days in office

Union cabinet celebrates PM Modi as he completes record 4,399 days in office

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday passed a resolution congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he became India’s continuously serving, longest-serving elected prime minister. The Union Cabinet on Wednesday passed a resolution congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he became India’s continuously serving, longest-serving elected prime minister (Hindustan Times) According to the government, Modi completed 4,399 consecutive days as an elected prime minister on June 10, overtaking Nehru’s record of 4,398 continuous days in office between 1952 and 1964. The Cabinet, which gave a standing ovation to the PM, also noted that the milestone comes as the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government completes 12 years in office under Modi’s leadership. “Nehru ji came from a political background and a political family. The country had a different mood then, India had just got independence from the British. Today, those who question India’s democracy, whether in India or abroad, should know our democracy has matured and has a democratic consciousness. They have the capacity to select a leader who doesn’t have a political background and has reached here …

PM Narendra Modi mourns the death of National Award-winning actor Salim Kumar: ‘He made a mark with his versatility’

PM Narendra Modi mourns the death of National Award-winning actor Salim Kumar: ‘He made a mark with his versatility’

Malayalam cinema is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved and versatile performers. National Award-winning actor Salim Kumar died on Saturday night in Kochi following a cardiac arrest. He was 56. The actor had reportedly been undergoing treatment for multiple health complications and was placed on ventilator support before his death. His passing has triggered an outpouring of grief from political leaders, film personalities, and fans across the world. The actor, who passed away last night, was laid to rest in the compound of his home. He was cremated with full state honours on June 7. PM Narendra expresses sadness over the death of Malayalam cinema legend Salim Kumar. Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays tribute Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the veteran actor. In a post on X, he wrote, “Deeply saddened by the passing of veteran actor Shri Salim Kumar Ji. Over the course of a distinguished career, he made a mark with his versatility and memorable performances across a wide range of roles. My thoughts are with his family …

PM Modi, Venezuela’s President Rodriguez discuss long-term energy partnership

PM Modi, Venezuela’s President Rodriguez discuss long-term energy partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez on Thursday held talks on forging a long-term energy partnership and collaboration in pharmaceuticals and critical minerals, even as the Indian side flagged the issue of repatriating a state-run firm’s oil dividends from the South American country. Rodríguez is visiting New Delhi at a time when Venezuela has become the country’s third largest oil supplier, after Russia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). (ANI) Rodríguez is on a four-day visit to India with a delegation that includes five ministers, marking her first trip to the country since she became interim head of the Venezuelan government after US troops captured and abducted President Nicolas Maduro during an operation in Caracas in January. The two leaders did not make customary media statements after their talks at Hyderabad House, and the external affairs ministry said in a social media post that they reviewed bilateral ties and explored cooperation in energy, trade, investment, healthcare and automobiles. They also discussed global and regional issues and agreed to advance the interests …

Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing and PM Modi discuss trade, border security and defence cooperation

Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing and PM Modi discuss trade, border security and defence cooperation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing held extensive talks in New Delhi on strengthening bilateral ties, focusing on trade, connectivity, border security, defence cooperation, investment, and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

‘Issue dates back to British India’: Nepal ropes in UK, China amid dispute over Lipulekh Pass

‘Issue dates back to British India’: Nepal ropes in UK, China amid dispute over Lipulekh Pass

Amid the border dispute with India, Nepal‘s prime minister Balendra Shah, on Sunday stated that the government will also be roping in the United Kingdom. Addressing the country’s Parliament for the first time since assuming office, the Nepalese PM stated that the ongoing dispute over the Lipulekh Pass will be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy. (REUTERS) Addressing the country’s Parliament for the first time since assuming office, the Nepalese PM stated that the ongoing dispute over the Lipulekh Pass will be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy. Speaking to reporters, the prime minister further added that the border dispute has also been raised by China and the UK. “We have spoken not only with India and China but also with the UK government. Our view is that the UK should also take an interest, as the issue dates back to the period when British India left the region,” Shah was quoted as saying by the Kathmandu Post. The Nepali leader also added that it had come to his attention that Nepal has also encroached on Indian …