Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday arrived in Italy for the final leg of his five-nation tour and held an informal meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni ahead of formal bilateral talks. Meloni hosted Modi for dinner and also accompanied him on a visit to the iconic Colosseum in Rome. In a post on Read More…
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India, Sweden Elevate Ties to Strategic Partnership During PM Modi’s Visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson in Gothenburg on Saturday, with both countries agreeing to elevate their relationship to the level of a Strategic Partnership. Crown Princess Victoria also participated in the meeting and conveyed greetings from King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia. Prime Minister Modi extended Read More…
Ashwini Vaishnaw Flags Off Bengaluru-Mumbai Express, Announces Vande Bharat Sleeper Soon
BENGALURU: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday virtually flagged off a new express train service between Bengaluru and Mumbai, describing it as a major step towards improving rail connectivity between Karnataka and Maharashtra. During the event, the minister also announced that the much-awaited Vande Bharat Express sleeper service between Bengaluru and Mumbai is expected Read More…
Tripura Govt Directs 50 Per Cent Group C and D Staff to Work From Home
The Tripura government has directed that 50 per cent of Group C and Group D employees should work from home with immediate effect, according to an official memorandum issued on Wednesday. The order was issued following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent appeal urging citizens and institutions to conserve fuel and adopt work-from-home arrangements wherever possible. Read More…
PM Modi Urges People to Cooperate With Restrictions Amid West Asia Crisis
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged citizens to cooperate with possible restrictions and adopt energy-saving measures amid the continuing crisis in West Asia. Speaking at an event in Hyderabad, Modi called on people to avoid unnecessary foreign travel in order to help protect the country’s foreign exchange reserves. He also appealed to citizens to Read More…
Pokhran Nuclear Tests Reflected India’s Scientific Strength: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended greetings on National Technology Day and said the 1998 Pokhran nuclear tests showcased India’s scientific excellence and determination. National Technology Day is observed to commemorate the successful nuclear tests conducted by India at Pokhran Test Range on May 11, 1998. In a message shared on X, Modi said Read More…
Trump Threatens 25% Tariff on European Vehicles
US President Donald Trump has renewed tariff threats against the European Union, proposing a 25 per cent duty on cars and trucks imported from Europe. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the move was in response to the EU’s alleged failure to adhere to trade agreements with the United States. He added that Read More…
Great Nicobar Project to Boost India’s Strategic, Economic Presence
The Centre has outlined the Great Nicobar Project as a major initiative to transform the island into a strategic maritime and economic hub in the Indo-Pacific region. According to official details, the project leverages Great Nicobar’s proximity to key international shipping routes to reduce India’s dependence on foreign transshipment ports while strengthening national security and Read More…
PM Modi Attends Heads of Missions Conference, Focuses on Global Engagement
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday attended the Heads of Missions Conference held in New Delhi, where discussions centred on enhancing India’s global engagement. According to an official statement, the conference focused on strengthening trade, advancing technology cooperation, and building strategic partnerships with countries across the world. Emphasis was also laid on deepening India’s engagement Read More…
Chlorine Gas Leak in Pune Leaves 24 Hospitalised
At least 24 people, including two fire personnel, were hospitalised following a chlorine gas leak in the Kondhwa area of Pune in the early hours of Thursday, officials said. The incident occurred around 1 am at a defunct water purification plant godown in the Gangadham locality, where chlorine gas reportedly leaked from an abandoned storage Read More…