Preparations for PM Modi’s US visit after Paris AI summit in final stages
India and the United States are finalizing plans for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Washington this month, which is expected to take place immediately after his participation in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit in Paris on February 10-11. A White House
World leaders and corporate giants recognize India’s growth and PM Modi’s transformative leadership in 2024, hope for a brighter 2025
India’s remarkable ascent on the global stage over the past decade has garnered widespread recognition from world leaders, economists, and corporate giants alike. The year 2024 was particularly significant as India’s growth trajectory, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, continued to
Iraq war WMD intelligence wrong: Former Australian PM
Former Australian Prime Minister John Howard has admitted that intelligence about weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) that led to the Iraq War was wrong. Howard on Wednesday said it was disappointing that searches failed to detect weapons of mass destruction in Iraq but
Tribunal established by Sheikh Hasina bans former PM’s speeches in Bangladesh
Terming it as a “hate speech,” a domestic war crimes tribunal in Bangladesh on Thursday ordered that the recent remarks made by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina should be removed from all social media platforms in the country with immediate effect. Earlier this
Japanese PM pledges cross-party coordination in parliament to achieve policies
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba pledged to seek cross-party consensus as his minority government looks for opposition support to achieve policy goals following a recent defeat in the lower house election. Ishiba delivered his first policy speech in parliament since his ruling coalition
Hungarian PM nominates Varga as National Bank governor
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has nominated Finance Minister Mihaly Varga as the next governor of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB). The announcement was made during Orban’s regular Friday morning interview on public radio Kossuth, as reported by Xinhua news agency. The
EAM Jaishankar meets Italy’s counterpart during G7 foreign ministers’ meeting
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar held a meeting with Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Antonio Tajani, during the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Fiuggi, Italy. The EAM on Tuesday wrote in a post on X, “A warm meeting with DPM
PM Modi appreciates Guyana president’s support for ‘ek ped maa ke naam’ initiative
In response to Guyana’s President Irfan Ali’s remarks in support of the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam (A Tree for Mother)’ initiative, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday remarked that his support would always be cherished. PM Modi wrote in a post on
Spiking to be made criminal offence: British PM
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday announced that spiking will be made a criminal offence in the country. “My government was elected to take back our streets, central to this mission is making sure women and girls can feel safe at night.
Iraqi PM, Putin discuss regional situation, energy cooperation over phone
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the current situation in the Middle East and energy cooperation within the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies, known as OPEC Plus. A statement from al-Sudani’s media office
Very ‘productive’ meeting with PM Modi, says British PM Starmer
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Tuesday described his talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as “productive” as he announced plans to relaunch bilateral trade negotiations. “A very productive meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Yesterday, we announced plans to relaunch UK-India trade
PM Modi pays tribute to Pandit Nehru on 135th birth anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid homage to India’s first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, on the occasion of his 135th birth anniversary. Sharing his tribute on X, the Prime Minister posted, “On the occasion of his birth anniversary, I pay homage
Providing better healthcare biggest priority: PM Modi ahead of Darbhanga AIIMS inauguration
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday reaffirmed the Centre’s commitment to providing better healthcare and improving the living conditions of the country’s citizens. Later in the day, the Prime Minister will visit Bihar to lay the foundation stone for AIIMS Darbhanga, as well
Japanese PM to visit Peru, Brazil for APEC and G20 summit
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will be on a two-nation visit starting Thursday to attend the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Peru and the G20 Rio de Janeiro Summit thereafter, during which he is also scheduled to hold individual summit meetings with the
Alix Didier Fils-Aime swears in as new Haiti PM
Alix Didier Fils-Aime was sworn in as Haiti’s Prime Minister, local media reported. In a speech at the inauguration ceremony on Monday, Fils-Aime vowed to “provide a comprehensive response to insecurity” and “organise uncontested elections.” “Together, we will enable the country to have
Japanese PM Ishiba’s cabinet resigns ahead of parliament vote
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba resigned with his cabinet on Monday ahead of a parliament vote later in the day to select the country’s next prime minister following the general election last month. Cabinet ministers of the Ishiba administration submitted letters of resignation
PM Modi pays tribute to Acharya Kripalani on his birth anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid heartfelt tributes to Acharya J.B. Kripalani, the former President of the Indian National Congress and a prominent freedom fighter, on his birth anniversary on Monday. Acknowledging Acharya Kripalani’s significant contributions to India’s independence movement, PM Modi shared his
PM Vishwakarma Scheme makes headway with 2.58 crore artisans on board
The Centre’s PM Vishwakarma Yojana, aimed at uplifting traditional craftspeople and artisans such as carpenters, masons, and tailors, has made considerable progress with 2.58 crore applications submitted so far. Of these, 23.75 lakh applicants have been successfully registered to receive benefits under the
PM Modi and PM Mitsotakis Reaffirm Commitment to Strengthening India-Greece Strategic Partnership
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis have reaffirmed their dedication to enhancing the India-Greece Strategic Partnership following a recent phone call between the two leaders. During their conversation, they explored avenues to boost bilateral cooperation in key areas such