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PM Modi to lay foundation of Nagpur-Vijaywada Economic Corridor; launch projects worth ₹13500 crore in Telangana today

PM Modi will visit Telangana on Sunday. He is set to launch projects worth ₹13500 crore in the state. (PTI)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Telangana on Sunday afternoon where he will lay the foundation stone of multiple developmental projects worth more than ₹13,500 crore.

“Around 2:15 PM, Prime Minister will reach Mahabubnagar district, where he will dedicate to the nation and lay the foundation stone of multiple developmental projects worth more than ₹13,500 crore, in important sectors like road, rail, petroleum and natural gas and higher education. During the programme, the Prime Minister will also flag off a train service through video conferencing,” Prime Minister’s Office said.

Prime Minister’s Office said that PM Modi will lay the foundation stone of key road projects that are part of the Nagpur – Vijayawada Economic Corridor.

“The projects include – 108 km long ‘four-lane access controlled Greenfield highway from Warangal to Khammam section of NH-163G’ and 90 km long ‘four-lane access controlled greenfield highway from Khammam to Vijayawada section of NH-163G. These road projects will be developed at a total cost of about ₹6400 crore. The projects will reduce travel distance between Warangal and Khammam by about 14 km; and between Khammam and Vijayawada by about 27 km,” an official statement issued by PMO said.

PM Modi to visit Telangana, lay foundation stone of multiple developmental projects worth over ₹13,500 crore.
PM Modi will visit Telangana on Sunday. He is set to launch projects worth ₹13500 crore in the state. (PTI)
PM Modi will visit Telangana on Sunday. He is set to launch projects worth ₹13500 crore in the state. (PTI)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Telangana on Sunday afternoon where he will lay the foundation stone of multiple developmental projects worth more than ₹13,500 crore.

Prime Minister’s Office said that PM Modi will lay the foundation stone of key road projects that are part of the Nagpur – Vijayawada Economic Corridor.

PMO further stated that the Prime Minister will also dedicate to the nation a road project – ‘four laning of 59 km long Suryapet to Khammam section of NH-365BB’ which is built at a cost of about ₹2,460 crore.

“The project is a part of Hyderabad – Visakhapatnam Corridor and is developed under Bharatmala Pariyojana. It will also provide better connectivity to Khammam district and coastal regions of Andhra Pradesh,” an official statement said.

“During the project, the Prime Minister will dedicate ‘37 Kms of Jaklair – Krishna New Railway Line’. Built at a cost of more than ₹500 crore, the new rail line section brings areas of the backward district of Narayanpet for the first time onto the Railway Map. Prime Minister will also flag off the inaugural Hyderabad (Kacheguda) – Raichur – Hyderabad (Kacheguda) train service from Krishna station via video conferencing. The train service will connect Hyderabad, Rangareddy, Mahabubnagar, and Narayanpet districts in Telangana with Raichur district in Karnataka,” PMO added.

Source : https://www.livemint.com/news/india/pm-modi-to-lay-foundation-of-nagpur-vijaywada-economic-corridor-launch-projects-worth-rs-13500-crore-in-telangana-today-11696125696469.html

Ram Mandir ‘Pran Pratishtha’ On January 22; PM Modi To Attend Consecration Ceremony In Ayodhya

Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha Date: The Ram temple in Ayodhya is likely to open for devotees on January 24 after the consecration of Ram Lalla idol, Mishra, a member of the trust, had said in June.

Ram Mandir Pran Pratistha Ceremony: Ayodhya Ram Mandir’s construction will be completed by December end the date of Pran Pratishta is set. Ram Mandir’s pran pratishtha will take place on January 22 and from January 15 to 24 ‘Anushthan’ will take place. PM Modi will arrive in Ayodhya on the same day to perform the ‘Pran Pratistha’ ceremony.

Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir Chief Priest Acharya Satyendra Das Ji Maharaj informing about the consecration ceremony said, “From January 15 to 24, there will be an ‘Anushthan’ and the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ will also take place during it…”

“The time of the arrival of the PM is decided. He will come on January 22… ‘Pran Pratishtha’ will also take place on January 22…All are invited and welcome to come. The trust will welcome and respect each and every one,” he said.

Ram Temple Construction Committee Chairperson Nripendra Mishra in an interview with news agency PTI said, “The temple trust has decided to start the process of the consecration of Ram Lalla after Makar Sankranti on January 14, and observe a 10-day ritual of Ram Lalla’s ‘pran pratishtha’ (consecration).”

The Ram temple in Ayodhya is likely to open for devotees on January 24 after the consecration of Ram Lalla idol, Mishra, a member of the trust, had said in June.

About Ram Mandir Pranpratishtha Ceremony:

The ‘pran pratishtha’ will be started in consultation with knowledgeable saints and sages, according to Mishra.

The Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust will formally invite Prime Minister Modi for the consecration ceremony during which the idol of Ram Lalla will be installed in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple.

A preliminary list of 10,000 people is being prepared, which will include saints, seers, people associated with the Ram temple movement etc. who will be attending the ceremony.

The devotees who will come after the consecration ceremony will get 15-20 seconds time to for a ‘darshan’.

Will Opposition Attend Ram Mandir’s Consecration Ceremony?

Ram Mandir Chief Priest Acharya Satyendra Das Ji Maharaj said they have invited everyone, and people from all over the world will come. “This information is sent all over the world that more and more people should come and attend it. Whether it is the opposition or the ruling party, whoever comes, each and everyone would be welcomed and respected… Whoever comes with the view of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, would be welcomed and respected,” he said.

Source: https://english.jagran.com/india/ram-mandir-pran-pratishtha-on-january-22-pm-modi-to-attend-consecration-ceremony-in-ayodhya-10103230

Major Rail Infrastructure Push, PM Modi To Inaugurate 9 Vande Bharat Trains Today | DETAILS

Prime Minister Narendra will flag off nine Vande Bharat Express trains on Sunday, September 24. The new trains will help in improving connectivity across 11 states. PM Modi will flag off the trains via video conferencing.

PM Modi To Inaugurate 9 Vande Bharat Trains on September 9 (File image)

New Delhi: In a major push to strengthen India’s rail infrastructure, Prime Minister Narendra will flag off nine Vande Bharat Express trains on Sunday, September 24. The new trains will help in improving connectivity across 11 states. PM Modi will flag off the trains via video conferencing.

“These new Vande Bharat trains are a step towards realising Prime Minister’s vision of improving connectivity across the country and providing world-class facilities to rail passengers,” the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said in a statement.

Here is the list of nine Vande Bharat trains to be inaugurated by PM Modi:

Udaipur – Jaipur Vande Bharat Express: The Train will run 6 days a week (No Service on Tuesday). The train will leave Udaipur at 7.50 am and arrive in Jaipur at 2.50 pm in the afternoon. From Jaipur, it will then leave at 3:45 pm in the evening and arrive in Udaipur at 10 pm. The train will stop at stations in Kishangarh, Ajmer, Bhilwara, Chanderia, Mavli Junction, Rana Pratap Nagar, and Udaipur while travelling through the five districts of Udaipur, Chittaurgarh, Bhilwara, Ajmer, and Jaipur.

Tirunelveli-Madurai- Chennai Vande Bharat Express: The train will leave Tirunelveli Junction around noon, the general schedule for the train is expected to depart from Tirunelveli at 6 am and reach Chennai at 1.50 pm. On all days other than Tuesdays, the train is anticipated to leave the State capital at 2.50 pm and arrive at Tirunelveli at 10.40 pm. The train will stop at Virudhunagar, Madurai, Dindigul, Tiruchi, and one or more stops beyond Tiruchi as it travels 652.49 km in 7.5 hours at an average speed of 83.30 kph.

Hyderabad –Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express: Bengaluru: In a major connectivity boost between India’s two IT hubs- Bengaluru and Hyderabad, Karnataka and Telangana are all set to get their third Vande Bharat Express. The premium, semi-high-speed will run at an average speed of 71.74 km, bringing the train travel time between the two cities down to 8.5 hours. Stops: Kacheguda, Mahbubnagar, Kurnool City, Anantapur, Dharmavaram and Yeshwanthpur. The train will run six days in a week with no services on Wednesday.

Vijayawada – Chennai (via Renigunta) Vande Bharat Express: Setting off from Chennai Central, this Vande Bharat Express wi;; sto[ at Gudur Junction, Nellore, Ongole, Tenali Junction, and ends its journey at Vijayawada Junction. Boasting an average speed of 86 km/h, the train cuts the travel time between Chennai and Vijayawada to just 5 hours.

Source: https://www.timesnownews.com/india/major-rail-infrastructure-push-pm-modi-to-inaugurate-9-vande-bharat-trains-today-details-article-103895324

Women’s reservation bill introduced, PM says September 19 ‘historic day’

Women’s Reservation Bill that seeks to provide 33 per cent quota for women in Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies has been introduced in the Lok Sabha.

The Women’s Reservation Bill that seeks to provide 33 per cent quota for women in Lok Sabha and state assemblies was introduced in the Lok Sabha today in the ongoing special session of Parliament. Calling September 19 a “historic day”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the Opposition to unanimously pass the Bill – ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam’ – that has been hanging for nearly three decades.

“On this historic occasion in the new Parliament building, as the first proceeding of the House, the beginning of all the Parliamentarians opening gateways for women power is being done with this crucial decision,” Prime Minister Modi said in Lok Sabha.

PM Modi announced that his government is “bringing an important constitutional amendment bill”, taking forward “our resolve of women-led development”

“Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam’ will further empower our democracy,” said PM Modi. “There have been many debates in the past regarding women’s reservation… and I appeal to lawmakers to support the bill,” the Prime Minister said.

“We want more and more women to join the development process of the country,” he added, before Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal presented the bill to lawmakers.

Women account for almost half of the country’s 950 million registered voters but make for only 15% of parliament and about 10% of state legislatures.

The bill, once approved, will see the number of women MPs in Lok Sabha go up to 181 from the current 82, Meghwal said.

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury credited his party for the women’s quota bill. “Former Congress governments under Rajiv Gandhi, PV Narasimha Rao, and Manmohan Singh had consistently tried to pass the bill to provide reservation for women,” he said.

Chowdhury also claimed that the Women’s Reservation Bill, which was passed in the Rajya Sabha during the Congress regime under Manmohan Singh, was still pending.

However, Union Home Minister Amit Shah countered the claim by stating that the bill had already lapsed.

WOMEN’S RESERVATION BILL – HIGHLIGHTS

The, Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty Eighth Amendment) Bill, 2023, seeks to introduce three new articles and one new clause in the Constitution.

1. New clause in 239AA: Seats shall be reserved for women in the Delhi Legislative Assembly, 1/3rd of the seats reserved for SCs shall be reserved for women, 1/3rd of total number of seats to be filled by direct elections shall be reserved for women through law determined by parliament

2. New Article – 330A: Reservation for women in Lok Sabha – 1/3rd of seats reserved for SCs and STs shall be reserved for women, 1/3rd of total seats to be filled by direct elections to the Lok Sabha shall be reserved for women

3. New Article – 332A: Reserved seats for women in every state Legislative Assembly, 1/3rd of seats reserved for SCs and STs shall be reserved for women, 1/3rd of total seats to be filled by direct elections to the LA shall be reserved for women

4. New article – 334A: Reservation shall come into effect after the delimitation is undertaken after the relevant figures for the first census have been published. Rotation of seats for women shall take effect after each subsequent exercise of delimitation

A bill to provide reservation for women in Parliament and assemblies were first introduced in the Lok Sabha in 1996 by the Deve Gowda-led United Front government. It failed to get the approval of the House and was referred to a joint parliamentary committee which submitted its report to the Lok Sabha in December 1996. But the Bill lapsed with the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.

Source: https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/government-lists-womens-reservation-bill-for-introduction-in-lok-sabha-2437645-2023-09-19

INDIA has hidden agenda to end Sanatana Dharma: PM Modi on Udhayanidhi Stalin’s remark

Unleashing a no-holds-barred attack on the Opposition front — the Indian National Developmental, Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) – after Udhayanidhi Stalin’s remark on ‘Sanatana Dharma’, PM Narendra Modi said the alliance has a hidden agenda of attacking India’s culture and end Sanatana Dharma

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses during laying the foundation stone of projects worth more than ₹50,700 crore. (ANI)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday elaborately spoke about the controversy surrounding the Sanatana Dharma remark made by Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin. Addressing a massive gathering at Bina in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh, PM Modi said that the INDIA alliance has a “hidden agenda” to attack and end the Sanatana Dharma culture.

Unleashing a no holds barred attack on the Opposition bloc — the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) — PM Narendra Modi called it an “INDI alliance” that “does not have a leader”.

“At a time when Bharat is emerging as a world leader at global forums, some parties are trying to divide the country and its people. These people came together to form an ‘INDI’ alliance. Some people are calling it a ‘ghamndiya (arrogant) alliance’. They don’t have a leader yet and there is a lot of suspense on who would lead them going into the Lok Sabha elections next year. They are working with a hidden agenda, which is to attack India’s culture,” PM Modi said.

PM Modi also alleged that in its third meeting, the Opposition bloc adopted a resolution to “end the Sanatana culture” in the country.

The prime minister said, “This INDI-Alliance adopted a resolution to end our ‘Sanatana’ culture. They are bent on destroying the ideologies, cultures and traditions that have kept the country and our people together for centuries.”

PM Modi’s attack on the Opposition came a few days after CM MK Stalin’s son, Udhayanidhi Stalin, said that Sanatana Dharma is incompatible with the concept of social justice and should be “eliminated.” “Sanatana is like malaria and dengue and so it must be eradicated and not opposed,” Udhayanidhi Stalin said.

Source: https://www.livemint.com/politics/news/india-has-hidden-agenda-to-end-sanatana-dharma-attack-indias-culture-pm-modi-11694681434175.html

Russian President Vladimir Putin praises PM Modi’s ‘Make in India’ initiative; says it’s the ‘right thing’ to do

Russian President Vladimir Putin with Prime Minister Narendra Modi
File

President Vladimir Putin has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Make in India’ initiative and said Russia can emulate the success stories of its partners like India in promoting the growth of its domestic industries.

Putin made these remarks on Tuesday while speaking at the Plenary session of the 8th Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, a major port city in sanctions-hit Russia’s Far East region.

While responding to a question on Russian-made cars, Putin said, “You know, we did not have domestically made cars then, but we do now. It is true that they look more modest than Mercedes or Audi cars, which we bought in vast amounts in the 1990s, but this is not an issue. I think that we should emulate many of our partners, for example, India.”

Prime Minister Modi launched the ‘Make in India’ campaign in 2014 to facilitate investment, foster innovation, enhance skill development, protect intellectual property & build best-in-class manufacturing infrastructure.

The “Make in India” initiative is based on four pillars, which have been identified to give a boost to entrepreneurship in India, not only in manufacturing but also in other sectors.

“They are focused on the manufacture and use of Indian-made vehicles. I think that Prime Minister Modi is doing the right thing in promoting the Make in India programme. He is right,” the Russian leader said.

He further added that it is absolutely fine to use Russian-made automobiles.

“We have (Russian-made) automobiles, and we must use them; this is absolutely fine. This will not lead to any infringements of our WTO obligations, absolutely not. It will concern state purchases. We must create a certain chain regarding what cars different classes of officials can drive so that they will use domestically-made cars.” Putin also said that the ‘India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor’ (IMEC) will in no way affect Russia in fact it will benefit the country.

The IMEC was launched during the G20 Summit in New Delhi. On Saturday, the ambitious India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) was jointly announced by the leaders of the US, India, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, France, Germany, Italy and the European Union on the sidelines of the summit in New Delhi.

Putin did not personally attend the G20 summit because of his “busy schedule”.

“I think it is for our good; it will help us develop logistics,” Putin said while responding to a question about if the IMEC initiative will affect the implementation of Russia’s and Chinese projects and what it means for Russia in general.

Source: https://www.telegraphindia.com/world/russian-president-vladimir-putin-praises-prime-minister-narendra-modis-make-in-india-initiative-says-its-the-right-thing-to-do/cid/1965803

G20 Summit 2023 Highlights: PM Modi holds flurry of bilateral meetings after Leaders’ Summit concludes

G20 Summit 2023 Highlights: Following the conclusion of the two-day G20 summit in New Delhi, which was widely termed as “successful” by analysts, Prime Minister Narendra Modi handed over the presidency gavel to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
G20 Summit 2023 Delhi Highlights: Modi and Lula also held a bilateral meeting, where they agreed to work together for the expansion of India-MERCOSUR Preferential Trade Agreement during Brazil’s MERCOSUR Presidency, to leverage the full potential of their economic partnership.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, met in New Delhi on September 10, at the sidelines of the G20 Summit.

Following the conclusion of the two-day G20 summit in New Delhi, which was widely termed as “successful” by analysts, Prime Minister Narendra Modi handed over the presidency gavel to Brazilian PresidentLuiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The two leaders also held a bilateral meeting, where they agreed to work together for the expansion of India-MERCOSUR Preferential Trade Agreement during Brazil’s MERCOSUR Presidency, to leverage the full potential of their economic partnership. Read more

Source: https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/trends/current-affairs/g20-summit-2023-live-updates-in-delhi-pm-modi-us-joe-biden-world-leaders-g20-meeting-in-delhi-day-2-sept-10-11341051.html

Shah Rukh Khan Congratulates PM Modi For G20 Success, ‘Under Your Leadership, We Will Prosper’

Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan lauds Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the successful G20 Summit in New Delhi, emphasizing India’s role under Modi’s leadership and the country’s global prospects.

Shah Rukh Khan Extends Congratulations to PM Modi for G20 Success, ‘Under Your Leadership, We Will Prosper’

Bollywood actor, Shah Rukh Khan, has extended his congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the triumphant G20 Summit held in New Delhi. In addition to praising the summit’s success, Khan has taken a moment to recognize the leadership of Prime Minister Modi.

Shah Rukh Khan applauds PM Modi for a successful G20 Summit
Khan, known for his eloquence and influence, turned to Twitter to express his deep admiration for PM Modi. He commended the Prime Minister’s role in fostering unity among nations, with a shared vision of global betterment.

The actor emphasized the significance of India’s G20 Presidency under the guidance of PM Modi. He stated that it has instilled a profound sense of honor and pride within the hearts of every Indian. Khan believes that, under PM Modi’s leadership, India is destined to prosper, not in isolation but through unity.

Congratulations to Hon. PM @narendramodi ji for the success of India’s G20 Presidency and for fostering unity between nations for a better future for the people of the world.
It has brought in a sense of honour and pride into the hearts of every Indian. Sir, under your… https://t.co/x6q4IkNHBN

— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) September 10, 2023

Historic G20 Summit in New Delhi

The 2023 G20 New Delhi summit, held from September 9 to 10, made history as the first G20 Summit hosted in India and the entire South Asian region. The prestigious event unfolded at the Bharat Mandapam International Exhibition-Convention Centre, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.

The summit addressed an array of critical global issues. These included extending economic support to developing nations, advocating for reforms within international financial institutions such as the World Bank and IMF, establishing regulations for cryptocurrencies, and addressing concerns related to food and energy security, climate change, and the far-reaching socio-economic consequences of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Source: https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/bollywood/shah-rukh-khan-congratulates-pm-modi-for-g20-success-under-your-leadership-we-will-prosper-article-103555852

G20 Summit: PM Modi, US, Saudi, EU likely to sign mega rail and shipping projects, claim sources

The main aim of the rail project is to connect the Middle East with India and Europe and bypass China’s wide-ranging strategic infrastructure investments.

In a major development, India, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, the EU, and the United States will sign an agreement for the mega project including rail, electricity and hydrogen pipeline on the sidelines of the G20 Summit.

The main aim of the rail project is to connect the Middle East with India and Europe and bypass China’s wide-ranging strategic infrastructure investments, a US official said on the condition of anonymity as he was not authorised to speak to media.

If the deal is finalised, it would be a significant breakthrough in the relations between New Delhi, the Middle East, the United States and the European Union amid the fact these nations amount to major exports to the developing nations besides China.

Beijing owns a significant chunk of exports to Asian countries as it has one of the most efficient supply routes. Despite the current data claims that Beijing’s exports have dwindled for the fourth month in a row, developing nations are very much dependent on its products.

Earlier on Friday, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden held a bilateral meeting at the latter’s official residence, both leaders vowed to improve the connectivity and infrastructure.

Source: https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/world/g20-summit-us-uae-eu-are-likely-to-sign-mega-rail-and-electricity-project-to-connect-middle-east-with-india-bypass-chinese-connectivity-2023-09-09-891684

G20 Summit 2023 Updates: On Power-Packed G20 Platform, PM Modi Calls For ‘Sabka Saath-Sabka Vikas’

G20 Summit Delhi 2023 Theme, Countries Members and Schedule Live Updates India: The summit will be hosted at the state-of-the-art Bharat Mandapam Convention Centre at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. India assumed the G20 presidency on December 1 last year and about 200 meetings related to G20 were organised in 60 cities across the country.

G20 Summit 2023 LIVE Updates: On Power-Packed G20 Platform, PM Modi Calls For ‘Sabka Saath-Sabka Vikas’

G20 Summit 2023 kickstarted with the welcome address by PM Narendra Modi. With ‘Bharat’ written on his nameplate, PM Narendra Modi began his welcome address by inviting the Head of the African Union to take his seat, as a permanent member of the G20.

In his welcome speech, PM Narendra Modi batted for ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikaas’, and called for a global inclusion on the lines of the theme of G20 – Vasudhaiv Kutumbakam.

The G20 (Group of Twenty) comprises 19 individual countries and the European Union. These countries include Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Source: https://www.timesnownews.com/india/g20-summit-2023-live-theme-countries-members-and-schedule-india-updates-liveblog-103460540

Watch: PM Modi receives grand welcome in Jakarta upon arriving for Asean Summit

Days ahead of the G20 Summit in New Delhi, Prime Minister Modi made a brief visit to Indonesia to attend the India-Asean Summit and East Asia Summit.

PM Modi received a ceremonial welcome at the Jakarta International Airport with traditional Indonesian dance. (Narendra Modi/Twitter)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome from the Indian diaspora upon reaching Indonesia’s Jakarta early on Thursday morning for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean)-India summit.

As per a video posted by news agency PTI, Modi met the diaspora members who received the Prime Minister with flowers and Indian flags. The PM was also seen briefly interacting with several people of the Indian diaspora in Jakarta. He was also seen fixing one of the children’s headgear. Diaspora members also clicked selfies with Modi.

Days ahead of the G20 Summit in New Delhi, Prime Minister Modi made a brief visit to Indonesia to attend the India-Asean Summit and East Asia Summit.

PM Modi received a ceremonial welcome at the Jakarta International Airport with traditional Indonesian dance.

“He (PM Modi) is such a big leader but he is so down to earth, he shook hands with all of us and gave time to each one of us”, a member of Indian diaspora told news agency ANI.

Upon reaching Jakarta, Modi tweeted in Indonesian, “Landed in Jakarta. Looking forward to ASEAN related meetings and working with various leaders for a better planet.”

Modi left for Indonesia on Wednesday night and will be returning to New Delhi late in the evening on Thursday. Indonesia, the current chair of Asean summit, made several adjustments to the schedule for both its summits to facilitate Modi’s early return.

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/watch-narendra-modi-grand-welcome-jakarta-asean-summit-101694046123767.html

India or Bharat?: China Wades Into India’s Internal Matter, Mouthpiece Offers G20 Advice To PM Modi

At a time when the India-Bharat row is creating political headlines, China has waded into the India-Bharat name-change controversy. Chinese mouthpiece Global Times, on Thursday, published an opinion piece, advising India to focus on ‘more important issues’.

‘Is it India or Bharat?… Use G20 presidency for reform’: Chinese mouthpiece Global Times wades into the ongoing row.

Bharat India Name Change Latest News Today

“Is it India or Bharat? The country should use the G20 presidency to demonstrate its determination to reform its economy, expand its openness and attract foreign investment. These are all more important than whether to change its name,” the Chinese newspaper Global Times said in a post on X, formerly Twitter.

“India should use the G20 presidency to demonstrate its determination to reform its economy, expand its openness, attract foreign investment, and provide a fair business environment for foreign investors – and also gradually implement these measures. These are all more important than whether to change the country’s name,” the Global Times report said in an advice of sorts to New Delhi.

'Bharat Name' Row

'Is it India or Bharat?… Use G20 presidency for reform': Chinese mouthpiece Global Times wades into the ongoing row.

This is an unwarranted statement: @rishabhmpratap analyzes the developments.@prathibhatweets, @anchoramitaw & @swatij14 with more inputs. pic.twitter.com/3IKNIjBy3y

— TIMES NOW (@TimesNow) September 7, 2023

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G20 Summit in Delhi: US Prez Biden Tests Covid-19 Negative, to Meet PM Modi on Friday

US President Joe Biden will travel to India on September 7, two days before the G20 Summit commences in New Delhi. (Image: Reuters)

US President Joe Biden has tested negative for Covid-19 and will travel to India on Thursday to attend the G20 Summit in New Delhi, the White House said on Tuesday.

The US president will also have a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The announcement comes a day after First Lady Jill Biden tested positive for coronavirus on Monday.

Biden will also be abiding by the CDC guidelines, and will only remove his mask when he is socially distanced from others.

#WATCH | "On Thursday, the President will travel to New Delhi in India to attend the G20 Leaders' summit. On Friday, President Biden will participate in a bilateral with India's Prime Minister Modi. Sunday, the President will participate in official sessions of G20 summit…",… pic.twitter.com/wuh04cVwIX

— ANI (@ANI) September 5, 2023

“The US President will travel to India on Thursday to attend the G20 Summit,” National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan told a press conference at the White House.

President Biden will participate in a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Modi. Biden will participate in the official sessions of the G20 Summit on Saturday and Sunday, he added.

At the G20 Summit, Biden will call for a “just and durable peace” for Ukraine, the White House said.

India, President of the G20, will host global leaders for the Summit scheduled to take place on September 9 and 10 in New Delhi. During the Summit, Biden will commend Modi for his leadership of the G20, the White House said.

On Saturday (September 9) and Sunday (September 10), the President will participate in the G20 summit, where he and G20 partners will discuss a range of joint efforts to tackle global issues, including the clean energy transition and combatting climate change.

They will also mitigate the economic and social impacts of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine, and increase the capacity of multilateral development banks, including the World Bank, to better fight poverty, including by addressing global challenges, the White House said.

While in New Delhi, the President will also commend Prime Minister Modi’s leadership of the G20 and reaffirm the US commitment to the G20 as the premier forum of economic cooperation, including by hosting it in 2026, it said.

Source: https://www.news18.com/india/g20-summit-us-president-biden-tests-covid-19-negative-to-meet-modi-on-friday-says-white-house-8565583.html

Uddhav Thackeray Criticises PM Modi’s Family During Meeting in Mumbai

Thackeray shared anecdotes about past agitations against cooking gas price hikes and informed party workers that his father, Balasaheb Thackeray, opposed certain BJP policies.

Shiv Sena (UBT) President Uddhav Thackeray criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his family during a meeting with party office bearers in Mumbai on Saturday. Thackeray made an indirect reference to PM Modi’s family and stated, “Before speaking about dynasties, one should learn how to take care of one’s own family.”

He expressed his thoughts during a program called ‘Hou De Charcha’ (Let People Speak).

Thackeray continued, “In recent days, we have been accused of promoting dynastic rule. However, those who have neglected their own families won’t understand the concept of dynasties.” He also mentioned, “We have united to oppose autocracy,” referring to the opposition alliance.

Bal Thackeray was also against some of the BJP’s policies: Uddhav Thackeray

Thackeray shared anecdotes about past agitations against cooking gas price hikes and informed party workers that his father, Balasaheb Thackeray, opposed certain BJP policies. He also took a dig at PM Modi, suggesting that those without a family history to discuss criticise others for protecting dynasties.

Thackeray advised party workers to prepare for early elections. “Someone informed me that the BJP has reserved all airplanes and helicopters in December. This implies that elections could be held around that period,” he remarked.

Source: https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/uddhav-thackeray-criticises-pm-modis-family-during-meeting-in-mumbai

PM Modi to host bilaterals with Biden, Macron and Sheikh Hasina

While many leaders have requested bilaterals with India, PM Modi as a host is hard-pressed for time and restricted by the travel schedules of the visitors.

PM Modi with US President BIden and French President Macron during the G-20 summit in Bali in 2022.

Pressed for time and organization of the G-20 summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold bilateral talks with US President Biden on Friday eve and with French President Emmanuel Macron after the completion of the high-level engagement on Sunday.

It is understood that PM Modi is inclined to host dinner and lunch for his two close friends respectively but the program schedule is dependent on President Biden’s arrival schedule on Friday and the departure of President Macron to Dhaka on Sunday after the completion of the G-20 summit. While President Biden will be offered dinner on Friday but it depends on jet-lag, President Macron is inclined to have lunch with PM Modi on Sunday afternoon along with bilateral talks.

It is learnt that PM Modi will also have plans to hold bilateral talks with Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina as the two haven’t had proper bilateral conversation for some months.

PM Modi with Bangladesh Prime MInister Sheikh Hasina.

While the Ukraine war and its impact on the global economy will be the political conversation during the G-20 summit, PM Modi’s priority focus will be to use the gathering to focus on the global south and put a priority tag on the 17 sustainable development goals as a 2021 UN report had shown that the global pandemic played havoc with them. The UN report indicated that in addition to four million deaths at the time of the report, between 119-124 million people were pushed into poverty and chronic hunger, and the equivalent of 255 million jobs were lost during the disease which had origins in Wuhan in China.

PM Modi wants the G-20 to focus especially on Africa as it was the worst hit among the global south by the pandemic and it is for that very reason he wants Africa to be given a permanent invite to the G-20 summit. While financial commitments of the developed nations are still awaited for climate change challenges, PM Modi is expected to promote green development understanding and green goals to protect the future from climate-related disasters. In this context, PM Modi will pitch for millets to be the answer for global food security as the grain has the ability to survive in tough climatic conditions and high temperatures.

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news

‘PM Modi Gets Nervous On Adani Matter’, Says Rahul Gandhi As He Calls For JPC Probe Again

A thorough investigation should take place in the Adani matter, Rahul Gandhi told reporters in Mumbai.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) should probe reports that Adani family associates invested “hundreds of millions” in the company through opaque investment funds based in Mauritius.

Billionaire Gautam Adani’s group was on Thursday hit by fresh allegations of associates of the promoter family using Mauritius-based ‘opaque’ investment funds to secretly invest hundreds of millions of dollars to fuel the spectacular rise in group stocks during 2013 to 2018, a charge the conglomerate denied vehemently.

A thorough investigation should take place in the Adani matter, Rahul Gandhi told reporters in Mumbai.

“Why is PM Modi silent? Why doesn’t he get this investigated,” Gandhi asked.

“Prominent global financial newspapers have raised very important questions on the Adani matter,” Rahul Gandhi said, brandishing copies of the newspapers.

“India’s reputation is at stake ahead of the G20 meet in the country. PM Modi should take action and get the Adani issue investigated,” he said.

Source: https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/pm-modi-gets-nervous-on-adani-matter-says-rahul-gandhi-as-he-calls-for-jpc-probe-again

Why Did South African President Want To Be Seated Next To PM Modi At BRICS Summit? Chandrayaan-3 Holds The Answer

Prime Minister Narendra Modi With South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. (X/@narendramodi)

Chandrayaan-3 is the reason why South African President Cyril Ramaphosa wanted to sit next to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the BRICS Summit in that country last week.

The Moon mission, Chandrayaan-3, which cost Rs 75 million, has received praise from space agencies and governments worldwide.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar mentioned that it also garnered positive reactions from BRICS leaders during events in Johannesburg.

After the successful landing, the South African President, who considered it a triumph for his country as well, expressed his desire to be seated next to Prime Minister Modi so that Chandrayaan’s positive energy could influence him.

On 23 August, when the landing took place, the Prime Minister left the session to join ISRO via a video link.

By the second day, even within the BRICS summit, conversations had shifted to focus on Chandrayaan, as stated by Jaishankar.

Jaishankar narrated “I was in a room (attending a BRICS event as Vikram was landing)… with a big screen in the corner. It was difficult to talk without getting distracted,” the minister said, “At some stage President Ramaphosa said, Foreign Minister, you are looking like Chandrayaan is up there (pointing to the screen).”

He further said “I think, by then, it had seeped into peoples’ imagination and, that evening, I must tell you, we were at a BRICS Plus event – so you had about 50 other countries’ prime ministers and presidents – and the speech which President Ramaphosa gave on Chandrayaan was like a collective feeling…”

The EAM added “In fact, he said, ‘I’m going to sit next to PM Modi and I hope some of it rubs off on me…”

The remarks of the South African President reflect the respect and admiration for PM Modi among his peers.

During the BRICS Summit, Prime Minister Modi expressed his delight at the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3, stating that it is a remarkable achievement for mankind as a whole.

Source: https://swarajyamag.com/world/why-did-south-african-president-want-to-be-seated-next-to-pm-modi-at-brics-summit-chandrayaan-3-holds-the-answer

‘Apologies to People of Delhi for Inconvenience’: PM Modi Appeals to Public Ahead of G20 Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (File: PTI)

Acknowledging the potential inconveniences that the residents of Delhi might encounter due to the upcoming G20 summit taking place in the city next month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday appealed to the people to actively contribute towards the success of the event.

Scheduled for September 9 to 10, the summit is set to take place in the national capital and is anticipated to draw attendance from over 30 heads of state, senior officials representing the European Union, invited guest countries and 14 leaders of international organizations.

Speaking at a public reception upon his return from a two-nation tour, Modi also preemptively asked for forgiveness from the public regarding any inconvenience they could encounter as a result of the preparations for the G20 Summit.

”The entire country is the host of the G20 Summit, but guests are coming to Delhi. The residents of Delhi have a special responsibility to make the G20 Summit a success. They have to ensure that the reputation of the nation is not affected one bit,” said Modi.

He recognized that the citizens of Delhi could experience inconvenience due to changes in traffic regulations.

”From September 5 to September 15, there will be a lot of inconvenience, and I apologise for that in advance. These are our guests, traffic rules will be changed, you will be stopped from going to several places but some things are necessary,” the prime minister said.

”The residents of Delhi have got a greater responsibility for the G20. You have the responsibility to ensure that the national tricolour continues to fly high with pride,” he said.

Earlier today, the Prime Minister came back to Delhi from trips to South Africa and Greece, making a short stop in Bengaluru to visit ISRO and congratulate scientists on Chandrayaan-3’s success.

Source: https://www.news18.com/india/g20-summit-delhi-resident-inconvenience-traffic-rules-success-pm-modi-8552119.html

Pat On The Back, Then A Hug: How PM Modi Met ISRO Chief In Bengaluru

India scripted history on Wednesday becoming the only country to soft-land on the South Pole of Moon. India is also the fourth country – after US, Russia and China – to achieve a successful moon landing. The spacecraft was launched on July 14 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre situated in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flew to Bengaluru from Greece to meet scientists to meet with the team of ISRO scientists behind the successful Chandrayaan-3 Moon mission. As soon as he arrived at the ISRO Telemetry Tracking and Command Network Mission Control Complex, PM Modi was welcomed by ISRO chief S Somanath, who he greeted with a pat on the back followed by a bear hug.

Earlier, while addressing his supporters at the HAL airport, PM Modi had said that he could not contain his excitement about the success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission. “I could not stop myself as I was not in the country, but I decided to visit Bengaluru first and meet our scientists right after visiting India,” PM Modi said, reasoning out his early arrival to the city.

“I requested Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister and governor not to come this early in the morning as I didn’t want to trouble them,” PM Modi said.

#WATCH | Bengaluru: Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets ISRO chief S Somanath and congratulates him for the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon pic.twitter.com/J8cRsftwv2

— ANI (@ANI) August 26, 2023

During his speech outside HAL airport, PM Modi also raised the slogan “Jai Vigyan, Jai Anusandhan” slogan to praise the scientists.

Source: https://www.timesnownews.com/india/pat-on-the-back-then-a-hug-how-pm-modi-met-isro-chief-in-bengaluru-article-103078036

PM Modi names Chandrayaan-3 landing point on Moon as ‘Shivshakti’

PM Modi arrived in Bengaluru early Saturday morning after concluding his visit to South Africa and Greece.

PM Narendra Modi waves the Indian flag while watching the telecast of Chandrayaan-3’s successful soft landing on the Moon’s surface. Credit: PTI File Photo

The spot where Chandrayaan-3 landed on the Moon will be known as ‘Shivshakti’, announced Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday in an emotional address to ISRO scientists.

He further announced that the spot on the lunar surface where the Chandrayaan-2 left its footprints will be known as ‘Tiranga’. “This will be an inspiration for every effort made by India. it will remind us any failure is not final…,” he added.

Source: https://www.deccanherald.com/india/pm-modi-names-chandrayaan-3-landing-point-on-moon-as-shivshakti-2661852

PM Modi likely to win third term in 2024 despite INDIA alliance: Mood of the Nation poll

The BJP-led NDA is likely to win 306 seats with a 43 per cent vote share, while the INDIA alliance is projected to get 193 with 41 per cent vote share.

The BJP, on its own, is likely to cross the majority mark with 287 seats, 13 down from its 303 in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to return for the third consecutive term in 2024 despite the INDIA alliance, according to a poll by India Today-CVoter Mood of the Nation. The BJP-led NDA is likely to win 306 seats with a 43 per cent vote share, while the INDIA alliance is projected to get 193 with 41 per cent vote share. The BJP, on its own, is likely to cross the majority mark with 287 seats, 13 down from its 303 in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. In 2019, the NDA had won 33 seats.

The BJP’s vote share is likely to increase by 2 per cent to nearly 39 per cent. The Congress, too, will increase its vote share by two per cent to 22 per cent but its gap with the BJP is nearly 17 per cent. The vote share of other parties is likely to come down from 43 per cent to 39. The Congress is projected to increase its vote share by 22 seats to 74, which would be its highest since 2014. The other parties are likely to bag 182 seats.

The INDIA bloc is likely to gain in West Bengal and Bihar. In West Bengal, the alliance is expected to win 24 seats while NDA is projected to bag 18 – the same number of seats the saffron party had won in 2019. In Bihar, the INDIA alliance is likely to win 26 seats while NDA may bag 14. In the last election, the NDA had swept the state by winning 39 of 40 seats.

The poll shows that the BJP may repeat its 2014 performance in Uttar Pradesh and bag 72 of 80 seats with nearly 49 per cent vote share. The INDIA alliance, which also has Samajwadi Party, may win only 8 seats with 38 per cent vote share.

Source: https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/story/pm-modi-likely-to-win-third-term-in-2024-despite-india-alliance-mood-of-the-nation-poll-395494-2023-08-24

‘India Will Soon Become 5 Trillion Dollar Economy’: PM Modi At BRICS Business Forum

India will become the growth engine for world in coming years, the Prime Minister stressed at the event.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the BRICS Business Forum in Johannesburg on Tuesday, said India is the fastest-growing major economy in the world. “Soon, India will be a 5 trillion dollar economy,” PM Modi said.

India will become the growth engine for world in coming years, the Prime Minister stressed at the event.

“India will be the growth engine of the world. It’s because India turned calamity and tough times into economic reforms. In the last few years, the ease of doing business in India has improved due to the work done in the mission mode…We have focused on public service delivery and good governance…Today in India UPI is used at all levels…Today among all countries in the world, India is the country with the highest digital transaction,” PM Modi said.

“Investor confidence has increased after the implementation of GST and Insolvency and Bankruptcy code in India. Defence and Space sectors opened for the private sector…With the use of technology, we have taken a leap in financial inclusion…Today, UPI is being used by street vendors to those shopping malls…We are actively taking steps to make India a manufacturing hub in the areas of solar energy, wind energy, electric vehicles and green hydrogen,” the Indian Prime Minister added.

Source : https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/india-will-become-5-trillion-dollar-economy-soon-pm-modi-at-brics-business-forum-in-johannesburg

India’s digital transformation offers global solutions: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (File Photo)

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday highlighted India’s significant digital progress and its potential to serve as a testing ground for innovative solutions with global applicability while virtually addressing the G20 Digital Economy Ministers’ Meet.

“With such diversity, India is an ideal lab for solutions. Solution which succeeds in India can be easily applied anywhere in the world,” said PM Modi as he welcomed the attendees to Bengaluru, a city known as the epicenter of technological innovation and entrepreneurship.

The prime minister credited the initiation of the Digital India initiative in 2015 for the rapid digital transformation India has experienced over the past nine years. He emphasized India’s unwavering commitment to innovation, speedy implementation, and inclusive development that ensures no one is left behind in the digital revolution.

Highlighting the scale and pace of this transformation, PM noted India’s 850 million internet users who benefit from some of the world’s most affordable data costs. He commended the use of technology to enhance governance, mentioning Aadhaar, a unique digital identity platform that covers over 1.3 billion people, and the transformative JAM trinity that has revolutionized financial inclusion.

India’s UPI payment system, facilitating nearly 10 billion monthly transactions and processing 45% of global real-time payments, also garnered praise from PM Modi.

The prime minister showcased various digital initiatives, including Direct Benefits Transfer, which has saved over $33 billion by plugging system leakages, and the CoWIN portal, a crucial tool during India’s extensive COVID-19 vaccination campaign.

PM Modi spotlighted the Gati-Shakti platform, utilizing technology for infrastructure and logistics mapping, reducing costs, and accelerating delivery. He also highlighted the government e-Marketplace and open network for digital commerce, platforms that have brought transparency and probity into public procurement and e-commerce.

Source: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/indias-digital-transformation-offers-global-solutions-pm-modi-11692430005129.html

Independence Day 2023: ‘India will become one of world’s top 3 economies in next 5 years’, PM Modi at Red Fort

PM Modi: India was the world’s 10th largest economy in 2014, but now it stands at fifth spot, thanks to anti-corruption efforts and strong economy. India will continue to rise and become one of the top three economies in the world in the next five years.

\Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during his address on the country’s 77th Independence Day, in New Delhi, Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023. (PTI)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing the nation on the 77th Independence Day of India from Red Fort, noted that India was the world’s 10th largest economy in 2014, but now it stands at fifth spot.

“When we came to power in 2014, we were at the 10th position in the global economic system. Today, with the efforts of 140 Crore Indians, we have reached the fifth position, This did not happen just like that. The demon of corruption that had the country in its clutches – we stopped leakages and created a strong economy,” the Prime Minister said in his 10th consecutive Independence Day speech today.

He said, “’Nation First’ bedrock of our policies; people formed such govt in 2014 and 2019 that gave me strength to pull off reforms. In 2014, people decided that to take the country forward, a stable and strong government is needed; India was freed from the era of instability.”

The Prime Minister asserted that India will not stop now as all rating agencies are lauding the country. “As new world order emerged after World War, I can see a new world order taking shape after COVID-19.”

Source: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/india-will-become-one-of-worlds-top-3-economies-in-next-5-years-pm-modi-at-red-fort-11692068512548.html

From Appam to Idyapam: PM Modi to Chair Cluster Meet Today for NDA’s Mission South; Special Dinner Menu on Cards

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Image: PTI File)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a cluster meeting on Wednesday evening in the Parliament Annexe building with NDA MPs from the South as the BJP prepares to strengthen its strategy for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The primary agenda of the meeting will focus on how the BJP-led NDA can enhance its prospects in the Southern part of the country, particularly in states where the party has faced challenges in the past.

Apart from Karnataka, which has been one of the oldest organisations of the BJP, recent political results haven’t been favorable for the saffron party.

Southern Flavours

In the last meeting held on Monday, the Prime Minister spoke about the importance of understanding the cultures of all political parties and states within the NDA to convey a united message.

Keeping the same spirit in mind, a lot of thought has gone into the dinner menu for the MPs after the meeting. This meeting is jointly being hosted by Union Minister Pralhad Joshi and MOS External Affairs V Muraleedharan.

From appam to idiyappam, vegetable stew and coconut Milk, ragi dosa, sambhar, lemon rice, dal pappu, stuffed brinjal, a range of special chutneys, along with several vegetarian delicacies, will be served to the MPs and other guests.

Karnataka Poll Drubbing

After the recent Assembly poll drubbing in Karnataka, there has been a renewed push by the BJP-led NDA on its southern electoral run.

In Tamil Nadu, the BJP has an alliance with AIADMK and a host of smaller regional parties. In Andhra Pradesh, the BJP is in an alliance with Pawan Kalyan’s Jana Sena Party. At present, the only NDA government is in Puducherry.

Source : https://www.news18.com/elections/pm-modi-cluster-meet-nda-bjp-south-india-lok-sabha-election-special-dinner-menu-8481961.html

Indian Navy ends ‘colonial practice’ of carrying batons by personnel

In a significant step to end colonial practices, the Indian Navy has decided to discontinue the practice of carrying batons by its personnel.

Indian Navy’s ensign ‘Nishaan’ (Photo: Agency).

By Manjeet Negi: The Indian Navy has decided to discontinue the practice of carrying barons by its senior officers with immediate effect. This decision to stop the custom that has been following since British rule is a part of the Navy’s effort to shed colonial-era influences at different levels of the force.

An official communication issued by the Navy said the practice of carrying batons does not suit the “ transformed Navy of Amrit Kaal”.

“The symbolism of authority or power pot heated through the holding of a baton is a colonial legacy that is out of place in the transformed navy of Amrit Kaal. Carrying of batons by all personnel including those from the provost be discontinued with immediate effect,” the communication reads.

Now, the Navy has decided to place a ceremonial baton in the office of the Head of the Organisation of every unit. A ceremonial handing over of the baton may be undertaken within the office, as a part of Change of Command only.

Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had asked the defence forces to shed their colonial practices as the country entered Amrit Kall having been independent for over 75 years.

Source: https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/indian-navy-discontinues-colonial-practice-of-carrying-batons-2413515-2023-07-29

GE engine deal for manufacturing engines in India is milestone: PM Modi

PM Modi said, “Be it technology transfer and manufacturing cooperation or increasing coordination in the industrial supply chain, both nations are taking strong steps towards a better future”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the decision of General Electric Company (GE) to manufacture fighter planes in India will prove to be a milestone for India’s defence sector, as both nations are taking strong steps towards a better future through their cooperation.

During his address to the Indian diaspora at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, DC, PM Modi said,”In these 3 days, a new and glorious journey of India and the US relations has begun. This new journey is of our convergence on global strategic issues, of our cooperation for Make in India Make for the World.”

PM Modi said, “Be it technology transfer and manufacturing cooperation or increasing coordination in the industrial supply chain, both nations are taking strong steps towards a better future. The decision of General Electric Company to manufacture fighter planes in India will prove to be a milestone for India’s defence sector.”

In a major announcement coinciding with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the United States, GE Aerospace on Thursday announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to produce fighter jet engines for the Indian Air Force.

The agreement includes the potential joint production of GE Aerospace’s F414 engines in India.

GE Aerospace said in a release that it continues to work with the US government to receive the necessary export authorization for this. The effort is part of the Indian Air Force’s Light Combat Aircraft Mk2 programme.

Source : https://www.business-standard.com/world-news/ge-engine-deal-for-manufacturing-engines-in-india-is-milestone-pm-modi-123062400108_1.html

African-American singer Mary Millben sings Indian national anthem, seeks PM Modi’s blessings by touching his feet

Mary Millben, a prominent African-American actress and singer, gave everyone goosebumps by singing India’s national anthem at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, DC, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Indian community.

After singing ‘Jana gana mana’, Mary greeted PM Modi and sought his blessings by touching his feet.

US Singer Mary Millben touches @narendramodi Ji feet after singing National anthem pic.twitter.com/o4BsPPo9dD

— Tejinder Pall Singh Bagga (@TajinderBagga) June 24, 2023

This particular moment has been doing the rounds on the internet.

Mary also expressed her admiration for PM Modi.

“I am so honoured to be here. The PM is such a wonderful and kind man. It was an honour to be a part of his state visit this week. I loved hearing the crowd sing the National Anthem. You could hear the passion in all of their voices. True honour to be here tonight,” she said.

Source : https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/trending/viral-video-african-american-singer-mary-millben-sings-indian-national-anthem-seeks-pm-modis-blessings-blessings-by-touching-his-feet-519898

Google, Amazon announce major investments in India after meeting with PM Modi in US

These investments aim to foster digital transformation, promote local language content, create employment opportunities, and boost the export of Indian products globally.

In an exciting development for India’s digital landscape, Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, and Andrew Jassy, CEO of Amazon, have announced significant investment plans following their meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to the US.

These investments aim to foster digital transformation, promote local language content, create employment opportunities, and boost the export of Indian products globally.

During his meeting with the Prime Minister, Sundar Pichai revealed Google’s plans to open a global fintech operation center in GIFT City, Gujarat. This move highlights Google’s commitment to expanding its presence in India and leveraging the country’s growing digital economy. Pichai also shared that Google will invest a substantial $10 billion in the India Digitization Fund, further accelerating the country’s digital revolution.

Furthermore, Pichai expressed Google’s intention to introduce its virtual assistant, Bard, to more Indian languages in the near future. This expansion aims to enhance accessibility and inclusivity by providing a localized digital experience to a wider population, empowering them with the latest technology.

Praising the Prime Minister’s visionary approach, Pichai acknowledged that Modi’s Digital India initiative had set a global blueprint that other countries are now looking to follow. The Prime Minister’s foresight in promoting digitalization has positioned India as a leading hub for technological advancements.

Following suit, Amazon’s CEO, Andrew Jassy, also expressed the company’s keen interest in contributing to India’s growth. After his meeting with Prime Minister Modi, Jassy announced that Amazon has already invested a staggering $11 billion in India. In a testament to their commitment, Amazon intends to invest an additional $15 billion, bringing their total investment to a remarkable $26 billion. These funds will be utilized to create more employment opportunities, support the digitization of small and medium-sized businesses, and facilitate the export of Indian products worldwide.

Source : https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/google-and-amazon-announce-major-investments-in-india-after-meeting-with-pm-modi-in-us-10849581.html

Australia gets its own ‘Little India’: PM Modi, Albanese announce renaming of Sydney suburb

Harris Park, which has been renamed ‘Little India’, is a hub for Indian cuisines and Indian-owned businesses and shops.

PM Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart laid the the foundation stone of ‘Little India’ in a suburb in Sydney. (Photo: Twitter/@MEAIndia)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese, on Tuesday announced the renaming of Harris Park, a suburb in Sydney, as ‘Little India’.

The announcement was made by Albanese as he welcomed PM Modi at a community event in Sydney. PM Modi is currently in Australia on a three-day visit.

Harris Park, located in Parramatta, is home to a large Indian community. It is a well-known destination for Indian cuisines and several Indian-owned businesses and shops. Earlier, it was informally called ‘Little India’.

PM Modi and his Australian counterpart also laid the foundation stone of the ‘Little India’ gateway at the event at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney. The gateway will be built in Harris Park to mark the friendship between the two countries and the contribution of the Indian diaspora in Australia.

PM Modi thanked Albanese for this special gesture at the event and later tweeted, “I had the opportunity to welcome the Prime Minister @AlboMP ji on the Indian soil in Ahmedabad. Today he joined me in unveiling the foundation stone of ‘Little India’ here.”

At the community event, PM Modi also said he wanted to visit an Indian sweets shop in Harris Park with his Australian counterpart.

Source : https://www.indiatoday.in/world/story/pm-narendra-modi-australia-visit-little-india-harris-park-anthony-albanese-2383167-2023-05-23

PM Modi bats for higher millet output, inclusion in public distribution system

The PM unveiled a customised postal stamp and a Rs 75 currency coin for commemorating the International Year of Millets (IYMI)-2023 being celebrated by the United Nations General Assembly. (File photo: IE)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called for increasing millet production and inclusion of the nutri-cereals in the public distribution system (PDS) for tackling food security.

“Currently millet production has a share of 5-6% in the national food basket and there is a need to set achievable targets for increasing nutri-cereals output by scientists and experts,” Modi said at the inauguration of a Global Millet Conference in the national capital.

Stressing that millets can be grown easily in adverse climatic conditions and without chemicals and fertilisers, Modi said India’s millets mission will benefit 25 million small and marginal farmers. He said the government has launched a production linked incentive (PLI) scheme for the food processing sector and companies should take advantage of the programme to increase production of millet-based products. Currently more than 500 startups are working on millets and several farmer producers organisations are engaged in millet production. Modi said the sale of millet food products has also seen a boost of roughly 30%.

Source : https://www.financialexpress.com/economy/pm-modi-bats-for-higher-millet-output-inclusion-in-public-distribution-system/3014488

PM Modi Chairs Meeting Over Govt Formation in UP, Goa, U’Khand; CM Names Top Agenda

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting at his official residence, 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, in New Delhi on Sunday evening over government formation in Uttar Pradesh, Goa and Uttarakhand. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, party national general secretary (organisation) BL Santosh and national president JP Nadda were present at the meeting, sources said.

Sources also said the key agenda of the meeting was to discuss the names of the chief ministers and cabinet ministers in the three states.

While Yogi Adityanath will take oath as the CM of Uttar Pradesh for a second term on March 25, there’s still no word yet on the composition of his cabinet. The BJP is now in the process of making last-minute tweaks to the list of cabinet and council of ministers.

The CM face in Uttarkhand is, however, still under suspense. The BJP has scheduled a meeting of the party legislature in Dehradun on Monday evening where the CM name will be announced. Central observers Rajnath Singh and Meenakshi Lekhi will reach the Uttarakhand capital on Monday and announce the name of the new legislative party leader.

Source: https://www.news18.com/news/politics/pm-modi-chairs-meeting-with-amit-shah-nadda-among-others-over-govt-formation-in-up-goa-uttarakhand-4891802.html

PM Modi Interacts With Embassy Officials, Hails ‘Team Spirit’ In Evacuating Students From Ukraine

The PM appreciated Indian community leaders, volunteer groups, companies, private individuals and government officials for their tireless efforts towards operation to evacuate Indians from Ukraine.

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with various stakeholders, including community organisations and embassy officials from Hungary among other countries neighbouring Ukraine, for their involvement in Operation Ganga on Tuesday.

During the virtual interaction, he asserted that India has always acted with alacrity to assist its citizens during any international crisis, reported news agency PTI.

PM Modi referred to the age-old philosophy of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’, and said that the country has also extended humanitarian support to nationals of other countries during emergencies while attaching high priority to the safety of Indians abroad, according to an official statement.

The PM appreciated Indian community leaders, volunteer groups, companies, private individuals and government officials for their tireless efforts towards the success of the operation to evacuate Indians from war-hit Ukraine.

Source: https://news.abplive.com/news/india/pm-modi-interacts-with-embassy-officials-hails-team-spirit-in-evacuating-students-from-ukraine-1519822

Gujarat: PM Modi Meets His Mother Heeraben A Day After BJP’s Stunning Win In 4 States

Earlier in the day, the Prime Minister reached his home state for a two-day visit which will end on March 12 (Saturday).

PM Modi with his mother Heeraben Modi. (Image: ANI)

A day after Bharatiya Janata Party’s spectacular win in four out five which went for Assembly polls between February and March, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met his mother Heeraben Modi at her residence in Gujarat’s Gandhinagar.

Earlier in the day, the Prime Minister reached his home state for a two-day visit which will end on March 12 (Saturday).

Pictures shared by news agency ANI show PM Modi taking blessing from her mother and later dining for a meal.

Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets his mother Heeraben Modi at her residence, in Gandhinagar pic.twitter.com/4CvlnsPQtm

— ANI (@ANI) March 11, 2022

Source:https://news.abplive.com/elections/gujarat-pm-modi-meets-his-mother-heeraben-a-day-after-bjp-s-stunning-win-in-4-states-1519149

PM Modi Congratulates AAP For Historic Win In Punjab, Assures Centre’s Support

Notably, the Bharatiya Janata Party has retained power in four states- Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa, and Manipur.

“I assure all possible support from the Centre for Punjab’s welfare,” PM Modi said in his tweet.

New Delhi: As the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) registered a historic win in Punjab Assembly polls by winning a three-fourths majority with 92 seats, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday congratulated the party and assured all possible support from the Centre for the state’s welfare.

Taking to Twitter, PM Modi said, “I would like to congratulate AAP for their victory in the Punjab elections. I assure all possible support from the Centre for Punjab’s welfare.”

Notably, the Bharatiya Janata Party has retained power in four states- Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa, and Manipur.

Punjab Chief Minister-elect Bhagwant Mann has won from Sangrur district’s Dhuri assembly constituency by a margin of 58,206 votes over Congress’ Dalvir Singh Goldy. He announced that his oath-taking ceremony will be held at Khatkarkalan in Nawanshahr district, the ancestral village of freedom fighter Bhagat Singh.

It is AAP’s maiden victory in the state and a vast improvement from its performance in the 2017 elections when it had finished second behind Congress.

The ruling Congress managed to secure 18 seats in the 117-member Assembly while Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ended up with two. Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has bagged three seats and Bahujan Samaj Party has won only one.

Source: https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/pm-narendra-modi-congratulates-aap-for-historic-win-in-punjab-2816244?amp=1&akamai-rum=off