Narendra Modi Archives - Page 11 of 12

06 Apr

Modi, Lankan President Launch Key Railway Projects Built with Indian Aid

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Anuradhapura, April 6, 2025 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake jointly inaugurated two major railway projects in Sri Lanka on Sunday, marking a milestone in India-Sri Lanka development ties.The leaders unveiled the refurbished 128-km Maho-Omanthai railway line, upgraded with Indian assistance of USD 91.27 million. They also launched the construction of an advanced signaling system from Maho to Anuradhapura, funded by an Indian grant of USD 14.89 million.“These landmark railway modernization projects represent a major step in strengthening north-south rail connectivity in Sri Lanka,” officials said.The upgraded infrastructure is expected to enable faster and…

06 Apr

Spiritual Leaders Are Our True Guides, Says Union Minister Manohar Lal

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Addresses second day of annual festival at Sanskrit college in Gurugram’s PataudiChandigarh, April 6 – Union Minister of Power, Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, emphasized the importance of saints and spiritual leaders as true guides in comprehending the deep teachings of India's ancient scriptures. Speaking as the chief guest on the second day of the annual three-day festival at Hari Mandir Sanskrit College in Pataudi, Gurugram, he said the Sanatan tradition holds a rich legacy of spiritual knowledge.The Union Minister said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of making India a developed nation by 2047 is gaining momentum through public…

05 Apr

Modi Gets Historic Welcome in Sri Lanka, Talks Focus on Defence and Economic Ties

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Colombo, April 5, 2025 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a grand ceremonial welcome at Sri Lanka’s historic Independence Square on Saturday — the first time any foreign leader has received such an honour at the iconic venue. Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake personally welcomed Modi, marking a new high in bilateral ties.Modi arrived in Colombo on Friday evening after attending the BIMSTEC summit in Bangkok. The ceremonial reception was followed by high-level delegation talks between the two leaders.India and Sri Lanka are expected to unveil nearly 10 major agreements, with a landmark defence cooperation pact likely to…

03 Apr

Donald Trump Praises PM Modi but Criticizes India’s Trade Policies While Announcing New Tariffs

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Washington, D.C. (Rajiv Sharma): Former U.S. President Donald Trump recently announced a fresh set of tariffs on India, stating that the U.S. would impose "discounted reciprocal tariffs" of 26% on Indian imports. While making the announcement, he referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "great friend" but criticized India’s high tariff rates on American goods. Trump Calls for Fair Trade Practices During his speech, Trump pointed out what he sees as imbalances in trade relations between the two countries. Holding up a chart listing various countries' tariffs, he remarked: "India is very tough when it comes to trade. The…

31 Mar

Eid-ul-Fitr Celebrated Across India with Joy, Fervor, and Tight Security

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiacommunal harmony, Eid celebrations, Eid prayers, Eid-ul-Fitr, India, Jama Masjid, Narendra Modi, Ramzan

March 31, 2025 – Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated with great enthusiasm across India, with millions gathering at mosques and eidgahs to offer prayers, embrace each other, and exchange festive greetings. The festival, marking the end of Ramzan, was observed peacefully, although isolated incidents of clashes were reported in some regions.Celebrations Across Major CitiesIn Delhi, thousands of worshippers, including children and the elderly, thronged Jama Masjid under tight security. Paramilitary forces were deployed to ensure order. After prayers, people visited restaurants and neighbors to enjoy traditional sweets like sewai and kheer.Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings on social media, wishing for…

27 Mar

Putin to Visit India Soon, Says Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsNarendra Modi, Russia-India relations, Vladimir Putin India visit

New Delhi, March 27, 2025: Russian President Vladimir Putin has accepted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's invitation to visit India, and preparations for the visit are underway, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov confirmed on Thursday.In a video address at the “Russia and India: Toward a New Bilateral Agenda” conference hosted by the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC), Lavrov said, "Arrangements are currently being made for Putin to visit India." The state-run TASS news agency also quoted him as saying that the visit is in the works, though no dates have been announced.Lavrov pointed out that Prime Minister Modi's first foreign visit…

17 Mar

Trump Shares Modi’s Podcast Praising Him, India-US Ties

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsDonald Trump, India-US trade, Lex Fridman, Narendra Modi

New Delhi, March 17, 2025 – Amid tense trade negotiations between India and the US, President Donald Trump shared Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent podcast with Lex Fridman on his Truth Social handle. In the podcast, Modi praised Trump for his courage and patriotism, highlighting the "nation first" policies of both leaders as a foundation for strong India-US ties.Modi called Trump a "great leader" and recalled how Trump described him as a tough negotiator. He said that as India’s leader, he would always put national interests first, adding that world leaders were aware of this stance. Modi pointed to the…

17 Mar

India Seeks Action Against Pro-Khalistani Elements in US, New Zealand

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New Delhi, March 17, 2025 – India has formally conveyed its concerns to the United States and New Zealand over the activities of pro-Khalistani separatist groups operating on their soil. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh have sought stronger action from both countries to curb these separatist activities.Modi raised the issue with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon during their recent meeting. Modi highlighted the threat posed by Khalistani elements and stressed the need for cooperation to tackle them. He referenced the 2019 Christchurch terror attack and the 26/11 Mumbai attack, calling terrorism in any form “unacceptable.”"Strict…

16 Mar

Modi Defends Handling of 2002 Gujarat Riots, Talks Pakistan, and RSS in Lex Fridman Podcast

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New Delhi – Prime Minister Narendra Modi has defended his handling of the 2002 Gujarat riots, calling the narrative around the incident a "false campaign" driven by political opponents. Speaking on the Lex Fridman podcast, Modi said attempts to hold him responsible for the violence were politically motivated, but the courts had thoroughly investigated the matter and cleared his name.On 2002 Gujarat RiotsModi dismissed the perception that the 2002 riots were Gujarat’s worst, pointing out that communal violence had been common in the state for decades. "Before 2002, Gujarat faced frequent riots over trivial issues like kite-flying contests or bicycle…

14 Mar

Putin Thanks Trump, Modi for Efforts to End Ukraine Conflict; Backs Ceasefire with Conditions

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsDonald Trump, Narendra Modi, Russia-Ukraine ceasefire, Vladimir Putin

Moscow, March 14, 2025 – Russian President Vladimir Putin has thanked global leaders, including US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, for their efforts to end the Ukraine conflict. Putin made the remarks on Thursday while confirming Russia’s willingness to discuss a ceasefire, but with certain conditions."We agree with the proposals to stop hostilities," Putin said. "But our position is that this ceasefire should lead to long-term peace and eliminate the initial causes of this crisis."Putin acknowledged the diplomatic efforts by leaders of China, Brazil, and South Africa, calling their involvement a "noble mission" to stop hostilities…