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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders across parties paid solemn tribute to security personnel martyred in the 2001 Parliament terror attack. Remembering their bravery and sacrifice, the nation reaffirmed its unwavering stance against terrorism. The attack, which claimed 14 lives, was a stark reminder of the threats faced by the “temple of democracy.” NEW…
Artist Swapan Kumar Das draws a portrait of Argentine footballer and 2022 FIFA World Cup winning captain Lionel Messi ahead of his visit, in Kolkata, West Bengal. (PTI Photo) Lionel Messi is returning to India after his first visit in 2011, but this trip will not involve any competitive football. His 2011 appearance at the…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed condolences to the victims of the tragic Andhra gorge accident that killed nine and left 20 others injured. He also announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the next of kin of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured from the Prime Minister’s…
CHENNAI: Superstar Rajinikanth is celebrating his 75th birthday on Friday, receiving an outpouring of wishes from across the country, including from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin. Leading the tributes, PM Modi lauded Rajinikanth’s five-decade-long cinematic legacy, writing on X, “Greetings to Thiru Rajinikanth Ji on the special occasion of…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a four-day visit to Jordan, Ethiopia, and Oman from December 15 to 18, following invitations from the leaders of the three nations.The visit will begin in Jordan from December 15 to 16 at the invitation of His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein. During his…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United States President Donald Trump held a telephone conversation on Thursday and reviewed the progress of the India–US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. Both leaders expressed satisfaction with the steady strengthening of bilateral cooperation across a broad range of areas.According to an official statement, the two leaders discussed ways…
PM Modi with Netanyahu (File pic) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday received a phone call from Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, during which the two leaders discussed the India–Israel strategic partnership, condemned terrorism, and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties.“Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a telephone call from the Prime Minister of…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Simu Das (Pic credit: CM Office Assam) NEW DELHI: A mysterious early-morning phone call from Prime Minister Narendra Modi left Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma scrambling for answers. The PM simply asked him, “Have you met Simu?” — a name that Sarma shockingly didn’t recognise.Go Beyond The…
India is boosting its European ties, with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz set to visit New Delhi soon. This engagement follows President Putin’s visit and precedes the India-EU summit. Discussions will focus on trade, technology, and sustainable development, building on existing partnerships. Germany’s support for Ukraine and shared concerns over the Indo-Pacific will also be key…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hailed Microsoft’s “largest ever investment in Asia” as the tech giant announced that it will invest $17.5 billion in India to advance its cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure.In a social media post on X, the prime minister said that the world is optimistic about India when…
