PM Modi on 27th February, met German singer Cassandra Mae Spittsman and her mother in Tamil Nadu's Palladam. The German singer is known for singing songs, especially devotional ones in several Indian languages. While meeting PM Modi on Tuesday, she sang Achyutam Keshavam and a Tamil song as well. Previously, in one of his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ episodes, PM Modi had appreciated the singer’s passion for Indian music and culture. He was also seen praising her performance in the viral clip. This is Cassandra's first India visit. She sang two songs for PM Modi's show. Cassandra Mae Spittmann sings in many otheer languages like Kannada, Sanskrit, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, Urdu, Assamese and Bengali.
28 February,2024 01:16 PM IST
S. Jaishankar attended the Munich Security Conference from 16-18 February in Germany. During his visit, the external affairs minister defended India's long term standing ties with Russia. In an interview with a leading German economic daily, Handelsbatt EAM highlighted. He said that Russia has never violated our interests. He said the many Western countries used to supply arms to Pakistan and not India..adding that the trend has changed in the past decade. Notably during a panel discussion in multilateralism at MSC.EAM reaffirmed India's stand to buy Russian oil despite sanctions.
21 February,2024 04:15 PM IST
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar, while speaking at the Munich Security Conference on February 17, affirmed India’s strong ties with Western countries in Munich. He said, “I think, it's important today to make a distinction, between being non-West and anti-West, I would not only characterise India as a country, which is non-West but which has an extremely strong relation with the Western countries, getting better by the days.” In his speech, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday reaffirmed India's stand and commitment to buy Russian oil despite respective sanctions on Moscow amid the military conflict with Ukraine, saying it should not be a problem for others.
18 February,2024 12:16 PM IST
As the eventful year of 2023 comes to an end, countries around the globe celebrated New Year 2024 with great fervor. Germany, Athens, Russia and UAE welcomed new year with spectacular and colourful fireworks. New Zealand was one of the first countries to welcome the New Year and celebrated the occasion with great fervor. While USA is yet to welcome the New Year, visitors to Times Square got a small preview of New York City’s famed New Year’s Eve party on 29th December Friday, as the event’s organisers heaved handfuls of coloured paper skyward in a promotional event to test their confetti.
01 January,2024 12:52 PM IST
PM Modi’s UAE visit has set new benchmarks in the India-UAE Partnership. During his visit, PM Modi held a series of meetings to bolster bilateral ties between India and UAE. PM Modi met the President and ruler, H.H Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and also met Dr Sultan Al Jaber President-designate of COP 28. The two countries exchanged various agreements on issues of health, defence, culture and fintech among others.
16 July,2023 11:34 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi on July 15 met UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi. During the joint conference, PM Modi affirmed his wish to achieve a ‘landmark’ USD 100 billion trade with UAE before G20. “Last year, we signed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. The historic agreement within three months would not have been possible without your cooperation and commitment. For that, I cannot thank you enough. Our bilateral trade has grown by 20 per cent. For the first time, we have achieved USD 85 billion in trade. Soon we will achieve the target of USD 100 billion. UAE is at the 4th rank among nations investing in India, said the Prime Minister. Earlier in the day, UAE President was also seen sharing a ‘friendship band’ with PM Modi. PM Narendra Modi also received a ceremonial welcome as he came to meet UAE President.
15 July,2023 07:37 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates for a day-long visit on July 15. During his visit, PM Modi is scheduled to meet the Crown Prince of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Both leaders are expected to hold wide-ranging talks, focusing on the key areas of energy, food security, and defence. PM Modi is in UAE after concluding the historic 2-day France visit on July 15. PM Modi attended Bastille Day Parade as a Guest of Honour at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron. During his visit, PM Modi held a series of meetings to bolster bilateral ties between India and France.
15 July,2023 03:09 PM IST
G7 leaders have gathered for a summit in Japan. Japan currently holds the G7 presidency. The leaders visited the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park on May 19 to pay tribute to the victims of the Hiroshima nuclear attack by laying wreaths. They also planted a tree. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida welcomed the G7 leaders.
19 May,2023 03:26 PM IST
Union Minister Piyush Goyal on March 30 reiterated Bharatiya Janata Party’s demand for an apology from former Congress MP Rahul Gandhi. “The whole country is extremely unhappy about what was said by a certain leader on foreign soil. The leader must apologise to the nation, Parliament and the presiding officers of both Houses,” he said in a presser in Mumbai.
31 March,2023 04:47 PM IST
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi disqualified as Lok Sabha MP after conviction in defamation case. It seems like the world is closely monitoring Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification. Recently, the US has made the remarks that they are “watching Rahul Gandhi’s case in Indian Courts”. Now, Germany said that it has taken note of the verdict of the first instance of suspension from Parliament.
30 March,2023 09:32 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
