Narendra Modi

PM Modi to Visit Mauritius as Chief Guest for National Day Celebrations

PM Modi to Visit Mauritius as Chief Guest for National Day Celebrations

New Delhi, March 11, 2025 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-day state visit to Mauritius on Tuesday, where he will be the chief guest at the island nation’s 57th National Day celebrations on March 12. Strengthening India-Mauritius Relations Ahead of his visit, Modi emphasized the strong historical and cultural ties between India and Mauritius."At the invitation of my friend, Prime Minister Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam, I am embarking on this visit to celebrate Mauritius’ National Day. Mauritius is a close maritime neighbour, a key partner in the Indian Ocean, and a gateway to the African continent. We…
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S Jaishankar: Modi-Trump Meeting Went ‘Very Well’ Due to Shared Nationalist Ideology

S Jaishankar: Modi-Trump Meeting Went ‘Very Well’ Due to Shared Nationalist Ideology

New Delhi, February 22, 2025 – External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar described Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent bilateral meeting with US President Donald Trump as highly successful, attributing their strong rapport to their shared nationalist ideology. Speaking at an event, Jaishankar highlighted that both leaders respect each other’s nationalist approach, which contributed to the positive outcome of the discussions. Modi and Trump: A Strong Connection Jaishankar noted that PM Modi was one of the first world leaders invited by Trump after he began his second term as US President. He pointed out that Trump acknowledges Modi’s commitment to India, just…
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Donald Trump Imposes ‘Reciprocal Tariffs’ on India, Strengthens Trade and Defense Ties

Donald Trump Imposes ‘Reciprocal Tariffs’ on India, Strengthens Trade and Defense Ties

Washington, DC, February 14, 2025 – US President Donald Trump has announced that India will face reciprocal tariffs, meaning the US will match any duties and taxes that New Delhi imposes on American goods. Trump Pushes for Fair Trade During a joint press conference with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Trump made it clear that he wants a level playing field.“We’re just going to do it the easy way,” Trump said. “Whatever you charge, we charge.”Trump criticized India’s high tariff rates, especially on US-made cars. He described India as one of the highest tariff nations in the world and called for…
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PM Modi Addresses Deportation of Illegal Indian Immigrants from US, Calls for Crackdown on Human Trafficking

PM Modi Addresses Deportation of Illegal Indian Immigrants from US, Calls for Crackdown on Human Trafficking

Washington DC (National Times): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (Feb 13) addressed the deportation of illegal Indian immigrants from the United States, emphasizing that individuals residing unlawfully in foreign countries "do not have any legal right to be there." His remarks came during a joint press conference with US President Donald Trump amid growing concerns in India over visuals of shackled Indian citizens being deported. During his US visit, Modi reaffirmed India’s commitment to taking back its citizens who are verified and found to be residing in the US illegally. "As far as India and the US are concerned,…
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Trump Calls Modi a ‘Tougher Negotiator,’ Announces Major US-India Agreements

Trump Calls Modi a ‘Tougher Negotiator,’ Announces Major US-India Agreements

Washington, DC, February 14, 2025– US President Donald Trump praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “much tougher negotiator” during a joint press conference on Thursday. He emphasized that there was “not even a contest” when asked who among them was more skilled in negotiations. Strengthening Trade Ties Through IMEC Trump announced that India and the US will collaborate on the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC). He called it one of the greatest trade routes in history. The corridor will connect India to Israel, Italy, and the US, linking key regions through roads, railways, and undersea cables.“This is a big…
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