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PM Modi holds bilateral talks with leaders of U.K., UAE on the sidelines of G7 Summit

PM Modi holds bilateral talks with leaders of U.K., UAE on the sidelines of G7 Summit

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a meeting with his British counterpart Keir Starmer on the sidelines of the G7 summit, in Evian-les-Bains, France. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer on the fringes of the G7 Summit in Evian, on Tuesday (June 16, 2026). “Had a wonderful meeting with PM Keir Starmer in Evian. The last year has been outstanding as far as India-U.K. relations are concerned. The trade deal has opened many avenues of economic cooperation,” Mr. Modi said, adding that the conversation focused on further adding momentum to U.K.-India ties. The deal, while signed, has not yet been operationalised. Read: G7 Summit Day 1 LIVE updates The meeting comes as Mr. Starmer’s political future is in question – with a byelection on Thursday (June 18, 2026) that could put a potential contender for his post, Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, back in the U.K. Parliament. Under Mr. Starmer, the Labour Party underwent a reset and renewal of its ties with the …

PM Modi meets world leaders on G20 sidelines in Johannesburg

PM Modi meets world leaders on G20 sidelines in Johannesburg

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met multiple world leaders here and said they together reaffirmed “shared commitment to global progress and prosperity”. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi as leaders pose for a group photo, on the opening day of the G20 Leaders’ Summit, in Johannesburg, South Africa, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. (AP) Modi met his British counterpart Keir Starmer, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, French President Emmanuel Macron, South Korea’s President Lee Jae-myung, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders’ Summit hosted by South Africa. “It was wonderful meeting Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Johannesburg. This year has brought new energy to the India–UK partnership and we will keep driving it forward across many domains,” Modi said in a post on X. Modi said he had a “great exchange of views” with Prime Minister Ibrahim and added that India and Malaysia will continue to work together “to diversify bilateral cooperation”. He said he was “delighted” to meet President Macron, with whom he …

When Mandira Bedi stepped up for India’s women cricketers by connecting them with sponsors: ‘I once stood on the sidelines of women’s cricket…’ | Bollywood News

When Mandira Bedi stepped up for India’s women cricketers by connecting them with sponsors: ‘I once stood on the sidelines of women’s cricket…’ | Bollywood News

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Mandira Bedi made her acting debut in 1994 with the iconic television series Shanti and the same year, she signed a role in Shah Rukh Khan–Kajol blockbuster Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. Nearly a decade later, she found herself in a completely new arena — sports broadcasting — when she became one of the first women to host the ICC Cricket World Cup. Her journey, however, was far from easy. Mandira faced harsh criticism; she was labeled “dumb” and people doubted for her ability to discuss cricket on a serious platform. Yet, through confidence, preparation, and perseverance, she silenced her critics. In doing so, she not only carved her own space in a male-dominated field but also helped change perceptions about women’s participation in cricket — both on and off the field. After 50 years of existence, the Indian Women’s Cricket Team finally made the nation proud on the global stage. Their triumph brought tears, cheers, and celebration across the country. But few remember that there was a time when women’s cricket in India had no …

Ritesh Agarwal sidelines Vineeta Singh while bidding on ‘OYO for schools’ business on Shark Tank India: ‘I can take this to the next level’ | Television News

Ritesh Agarwal sidelines Vineeta Singh while bidding on ‘OYO for schools’ business on Shark Tank India: ‘I can take this to the next level’ | Television News

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Two young founders pitched their education company CoGrad on the latest episode of Shark Tank India. They said that their goal is to transform closed-down schools in remote villages and provide children with quality education using state-of-the-art curriculums. They rent out these closed-down facilities, and rebrand them as CoGrad institutions. They said that they charge only Rs 500 per month, per student, and aim to reach 4 lakh students in the next decade. The founders told the panel of ‘sharks’ that they hail from small villages in Uttar Pradesh themselves, and recognise the importance of a good education. Their stories left the ‘sharks’ extremely impressed. Ritesh Agarwal had goosebumps when the founders revealed that 60% of their students are young girls, and that a young mother of three girls told them that she is often shamed for not having given birth to a boy, but wants to provide the best for her daughters. They further pleased Ritesh by telling him that they pitch their business as the ‘OYO of schools’. He said that he has …

Foreign delegates enjoy an elephant safari on sidelines of Advantage Assam

Foreign delegates enjoy an elephant safari on sidelines of Advantage Assam

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Delegates from South Korea, Taiwan, and the Philippines who participated in the Advantage Assam 2.0 summit visited Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Morigaon district, Assam, on Wednesday and enjoyed an elephant and jeep safari. Earlier on the final day of Advantage Assam 2.0 key thematic sessions were featured with Union Ministers, including Hardeep Singh Puri, Piyush Goyal, Sarbananda Sonowal, and Pabitra Margherita. They discussed and deliberated Assam`s economic roadmap, policy initiatives, and sectoral opportunities. The summit has already marked a major milestone in attracting investments. On the first day, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that Assam signed 164 Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with companies across 15 sectors, securing investment proposals worth over Rs 1.89 lakh crore. “On Day one of Advantage Assam 2.0, we signed a historic 164 MoUs of investment proposals, with companies in 15 sectors & received several investment commitments even from other districts, to drive forward our vision of Viksit Assam,” said CM Sarma then. Advantage Assam marks the largest investment promotion and facilitation initiative by the Government of Assam, highlighting the …

Kendrick Lamar’s Grammy Sweep Leaves Drake On The Sidelines & In The Courtroom

Kendrick Lamar’s Grammy Sweep Leaves Drake On The Sidelines & In The Courtroom

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Did Kendrick Lamar’s Grammy sweep land Drake in legal trouble? (Photo Credit – Instagram) Lamar’s sweeping victory, taking home all five awards he was nominated for with his hit ‘Not Like Us,’ could signal a turning point in his ongoing feud with Drake, which has only intensified over the years. The controversial track went on to win major accolades, including Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Rap Performance, but the track’s underlying diss aimed at Drake took center stage. It also contained provocative lines accusing the 38-year-old rapper of being a “certified pedophile” and pursuing minors. Kendrick Lamar just went 5/5 at the Grammys pic.twitter.com/FwAGXNTpoh — ꜰʟᴀᴍᴇ (@LAxFLAME) February 3, 2025 Kendrick Lamamr and Drake’s Bitter Feud: From Collaborators to Rivals The tension between the two stars dates back to their earlier collaboration days, but things took a turn when Lamar dropped his infamous verse on Big Sean’s ‘Control’ in 2013. In it, he claimed superiority over his peers, including Drake, sparking the first of many public exchanges. The …

Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus set for spell on sidelines for suspected ACL injury | Football News

Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus set for spell on sidelines for suspected ACL injury | Football News

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Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus who left the field on a stretcher in the FA Cup tie against Manchester United on Sunday has suffered what is suspected to be an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, according to reports. “We know more now. It is not looking good at all. We need to review with one more specialist and will have better information this afternoon. I don’t want to confirm anything until we have the final report this afternoon. We were very worried after the game and we are very worried today,” manager Mikel Arteta said on Wednesday. Before the unfortunate injury, Jesus had netted his first league goals of the season when scoring a double against Crystal Palace in December, and smashing in another in a win over Brentford on New Year’s Day. He also scored a hat-trick against Palace in a League Cup quarter-final game last month. Jesus joined Arsenal in 2022, having won four league titles with Manchester City. “We have other issues as well. A player can bring things to a team in different …

Rajnath Singh Meets US Secretary Of Defence On Sidelines Of 11th ASEAN Meet

Rajnath Singh Meets US Secretary Of Defence On Sidelines Of 11th ASEAN Meet

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The Defence Minister expressed gratitude to Secretary Austin for his contribution in defence partnership. New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met US Secretary of Defence Lloyd J. Austin on the sidelines of the 11th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM)-Plus in Vientiane, Lao PDR, on November 21, according to a release from the Ministry of Defence. The two leaders praised the progress achieved in the India-US defence partnership, which is underpinned by enhanced operational coordination, information-sharing, and industrial innovation, the release noted. “Both sides recognised the remarkable progress made under the US-India Defence Industrial Cooperation Roadmap, including ongoing collaboration to advance priority co-production arrangements for jet engines, munitions, and ground mobility systems,” the release stated. The Defence Minister highlighted his recent successful visit to the US in August 2024, during which two significant agreements were signed – the Security of Supplies Agreement (SOSA) and the Memorandum of Agreement regarding the deployment of Liaison Officers. “Both sides welcomed ongoing efforts to deepen the military partnership and interoperability to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific,” the release added. …

PM Modi, French President Macron meet on sidelines of G20 Summit

PM Modi, French President Macron meet on sidelines of G20 Summit

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Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi met French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the G20 Summit. According to news agency PTI, the two leaders discussed ways to keep working closely in sectors such as space, energy and artificial intelligence (AI). The PM also complimented the French President on the successful hosting of the Olympic Games and the Paralympics in Paris earlier this year. “It is always a matter of immense joy to meet my friend, President Emmanuel Macron,” Modi said in a post on X late on Monday. “We talked about how India and France will keep working closely in sectors like space, energy, AI and other such futuristic areas. Our nations will also work closely to enhance people-to-people linkages,” he added. It is always a matter of immense joy to meet my friend, President Emmanuel Macron. Complimented him on the successful hosting of the Paris Olympics and Paralympics earlier this year. We talked about how India and France will keep working closely in sectors like space, energy, AI… pic.twitter.com/6aNxRtG8yP — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) …

‘UK-India trade talks to resume’: PM Modi meets British counterpart Keir Starmer on sidelines of G20 Summit | India News

‘UK-India trade talks to resume’: PM Modi meets British counterpart Keir Starmer on sidelines of G20 Summit | India News

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the first time since the latter got elected. The two leaders met on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A statement from Starmer’s office at 10 Downing Street said that the “UK Prime Minister has announced that UK-India trade talks will relaunch in the new year, following a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G20 summit”. PM Modi also announced the establishment of two new Consulates General of India in the UK in Belfast and Manchester. On the bilateral meeting, Modi’s office said, “Both leaders underlined the importance of resuming the Free Trade Agreement negotiations at an early date and expressed confidence in the ability of the negotiating teams, to address the remaining issues to mutual satisfaction, leading to a balanced, mutually beneficial and forward looking Free Trade Agreement.” PM Modi, at the meeting, congratulated Starmer on his assumption of office and the latter extended warm wishes to the Indian Prime Minister on his …