The US would welcome any country interested in using its voice to further deter the Russian offensive in Ukraine and play a positive role in helping release hostages and defeating Hamas amid the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip, US State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel said at a press briefing on April 18. Asked how the US and the international community can use Prime Minister Narendra Modi's influence to end the ongoing war worldwide, Patel said, “Specifically, first in the context of Russia-Ukraine, if any country is interested in using its voice to further deter Russian aggression on the people of Ukraine, we certainly would welcome that and in the current ongoing context in Gaza, any country that believes that they can play a positive role in helping us get to a release of hostages, helping us get additional humanitarian assistance into Gaza, and helping to defeat Gaza, they certainly should and are welcome to play that role.”
19 April,2024 06:47 PM IST
Ex-Congressman Milind Deora, boldly addressed the contentious issue of electoral bonds. Deora, known for his articulate arguments and progressive stance, shed light on the perceived hypocrisy of political parties opposing the use of electoral bonds. Deora articulated the significance of electoral bonds in the Indian political landscape. While he admitted that it is not the perfect solution, he called out the opposition's stance on the electoral bonds scheme as ‘hypocritical’ arguing that their resistance to electoral bonds contradicts their acceptance of benefits from the same source. Watch the video to know about Milind Deora’s stance on the electoral bonds issue.
12 April,2024 05:00 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 20th of March addressed the Summit for Democracy via video conferencing. The PM called Summit for Democracy a crucial platform for democracies worldwide to exchange experiences and learn from each other. The Prime Minister reiterated India’s deep-rooted commitment to democracy. Addressing the summit, he said, “Today, India is not only fulfilling the aspirations of its 1.4 billion people but is also providing hope to the world that democracy delivers and empowers.” PM Narendra Modi lauded India's democracy. Watch video to know what he said.
21 March,2024 12:26 PM IST
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar, while addressing at IIM Mumbai on January 30, narrated the challenges faced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Union Government hosting the G20 Summit in Delhi.
30 January,2024 05:27 PM IST
Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani on January 10 lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for the nation and termed him “most successful PM of India’s history” at 10th Vibrant Gujarat Summit. He said, “I have come from the city of the Gateway of India to the gateway of modern India's growth - Gujarat. I am a proud Gujarati...When foreigners think of a new India, they think of a new Gujarat. How did this transformation happen? Because of one leader, who has emerged as the greatest global leader of our times - PM Modi, the most successful PM in India's history.”
10 January,2024 03:00 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 17 held a thunderous roadshow in Gujarat’s Surat. A large number of people gathered to get glimpses of PM Modi. PM Modi in Gujarat earlier inaugurated the new Integrated Terminal Building of Surat Airport in Surat. He also inaugurated the Surat Diamond Bourse, the world’s largest and modern centre for international diamond and jewellery business. Encompassing 4,500 offices for national and international traders, the bourse aims to promote Surat’s thriving diamond industry. Built at a cost of about Rs 3000 crore, Surat Diamond Bourse can accommodate 65,000 diamond professionals. The bourse is now attracting bigwigs of the diamond industry from across the country.
20 December,2023 02:29 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 17 inaugurated Surat Diamond Bourse. Notably, it will be the world’s largest and modern centre for international diamond and jewellery business. The Surat Diamond Bourse will be a global centre for trading both rough and polished diamonds as well as jewellery. The bourse will comprise a state-of-the-art ‘Customs Clearance House’ for Import –Export. Other than that, it will have a jewellery mall for retail jewellery business and a facility for International Banking. The bourse is larger than Pentagon, which has been the largest office in the world. Encompassing 4,500 offices for national and international traders, the bourse aims to promote Surat’s thriving diamond industry. The bourse has been built at a cost of Rs 3,000 crore and it can accommodate 65,000 diamond professionals.
17 December,2023 02:43 PM IST
In a major jolt to ‘expansionist’ China, Italy withdrew from Xi Jinping’s ‘ambitious’ Belt and Road initiative. Italy, the only G7 nation to be part of BRI, quit the economic corridor dismissing fears of damaging Italian economy, said govt sources. Italy became part of BRI in 2019 after ignoring warnings from US that it might let China control sensitive technologies. As per Reuters, Italian PM Meloni wanted to withdraw from the deal as it hadn’t brought “significant gains” to Italy. However, China has not reacted after the Italy Government’s move regarding the Belt and Road initiative. Notably, more than 100 countries have signed agreements with China to cooperate on BRI projects since the scheme was launched in 2013. Italy’s move to quit BRI came as Italy is likely to elevate ties with India making several engagements between countries. India and China are at odds on many issues varying from trade to border disputes. Notably, Indian PM Narendra Modi met Italian PM Giorgia Meloni during the COP28 Summit in Dubai. The heads of the countries also held a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of recently concluded G20 in Delhi in September. Italy and India are among the countries who signed India Middle East Europe Economic Corridor project initiative in Delhi.
07 December,2023 04:41 PM IST | Mumbai
The world leaders gathered in Dubai for the climate conference COP28 Summit, which was held under the UAE Presidency. The summit witnessed the footfall of leaders like PM Modi, UK PM Rishi Sunak, Pak Caretaker PM Kakar. However, Prime Minister Kakar’s pictures from the COP28 Summit is doing rounds on the internet. World leaders ignored Pak PM Kakar, who stood last in the row during the family photograph ceremony. On the other hand, PM Modi was noticed standing right next to the host country UAE. Looking at India’s prowess among global countries, Pakistani political analysts brutally trolled Pak’s PM. Taking to X, Pakistani political analyst Qamar Cheema asked people to help him find his Prime Minister. Pakistani Journalist Arzoo Kazmi made fun of Pak PM while posting a laughing emoji.
03 December,2023 12:30 PM IST
PM Modi recently reacted to the ‘Melodi’ selfie taken by Italian PM Giorgia Meloni on the sidelines of the COP28 Summit. PM Modi, taking to his official X Handle, re-shared the selfie with caption ‘It’s always a delight meeting friends.’ Italian PM Giorgia Meloni posted a selfie with PM Modi on X with remarks, “Good friends at COP28,” followed by hashtag ‘Melodi.’The two world leaders met on the sidelines of the COP28 Summit in the United Arab Emirates. PM Modi and several world leaders arrived at the venue of the COP28 Summit on December 01. Several world leaders, including PM Modi, UK PM Rishi Sunak, Italian PM Giorgia Meloni, and the EU President, posed for photographs. The 2023 UN Climate Change Conference is being convened from November 30 to December 12 in Dubai, UAE.
03 December,2023 11:43 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
