Narendra Modi Archives - Page 6 of 11

06 Sep

Donald Trump Softens Stance on India After Harsh Tariff Measures, Calls PM Modi a “Great Friend”

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Trending, World NewsDonald Trump, Narendra Modi

Washington, D.C. (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump has clarified recent remarks that appeared to criticize India’s growing ties with Russia and China, insisting that his relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi remains strong despite rising trade tensions. Just days after imposing a steep 50% tariff on a range of Indian imports — a move interpreted as a response to India’s continued purchase of Russian oil — Trump struck a more diplomatic tone, calling PM Modi a “great Prime Minister” and reiterating his respect for the India-U.S. partnership. The shift comes after Trump posted an image on Truth Social showing…

05 Sep

Trump Flags Growing India-Russia-China Proximity Amid Tariff Tensions with Washington

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsDonald Trump, India-China-Russia ties, Narendra Modi, U.S.-India tariffs, Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping

Washington, September 5, 2025 – U.S. President Donald Trump triggered a fresh wave of debate over global alignments after commenting on India, Russia, and China’s closer engagement. In a post on Truth Social, Trump shared an image of Prime Minister Narendra Modi walking alongside Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, writing, “Looks like we’ve lost India and Russia to deepest, darkest, China. May they have a long and prosperous future together!”The remark comes at a time when ties between Washington and New Delhi are under visible strain. Recently, the U.S. imposed new tariffs on a wide range…

01 Sep

Trump Calls US-India Trade Relationship a ‘One-Sided Disaster’ Amid Tariff Dispute

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsDonald Trump, India-US trade, Narendra Modi, Russia oil imports, Tariffs

Washington DC (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump has sharpened his criticism of America’s trade relationship with India, describing it as “a totally one-sided disaster.” He asserted that New Delhi’s recent offer to eliminate tariffs on American goods might have come too late.In a statement posted on his social media platform Monday, Trump claimed India, after years of imposing restrictive duties, is now willing to reduce tariffs to zero. Yet, he questioned the timing, remarking, “It’s getting late” for such a step.The president argued that trade between the two nations remains imbalanced. “We do very little business with India, but…

30 Aug

Modi Reaffirms India’s Support for Peaceful Resolution in Ukraine During Call with Zelenskyy

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsIndia-Ukraine relations, Narendra Modi, peace talks, Ukraine conflict, Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Tianjin, August 30 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday assured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that India fully supports all global efforts to end the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.The phone call, initiated by Zelenskyy, came just two days before Modi’s scheduled meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, China.In a post on X, Modi said, “Thank President Zelenskyy for his phone call today. We exchanged views on the ongoing conflict, its humanitarian aspect, and efforts to restore peace and stability. India extends full support to all efforts in this…

29 Aug

PM Modi Meets Former Japanese PM Fumio Kishida, Discusses Bilateral Ties

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Trending, World Newsbilateral trade, Fumio Kishida, India–Japan relations, Narendra Modi, semiconductors, technology

Tokyo: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he had a “wonderful meeting” with former Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, during which the two leaders discussed strengthening India–Japan relations.Modi noted that Kishida has consistently been a strong advocate of closer ties between the two nations. Their discussions covered progress in bilateral cooperation in trade, critical technologies, and human resource mobility.The Prime Minister further highlighted that both sides also explored new opportunities in emerging sectors, including advanced technology and semiconductors.

29 Aug

PM Modi Begins Japan Visit, Bilateral Talks with PM Ishiba on Agenda

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, Trending, World NewsJapan, Narendra Modi

Tokyo (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Tokyo on Friday, beginning a two-day official visit during which he will meet Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba for wide-ranging talks on bilateral, regional, and global issues. The Ministry of External Affairs announced Modi’s arrival, stating that the discussions scheduled later today would focus on advancing the India–Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership, a relationship that has expanded significantly over the past eleven years. Ahead of his departure from New Delhi, Modi emphasized that the visit would provide an important opportunity to strengthen cultural bonds between the two nations and open…

28 Aug

Double Engine Government Walking on Path Shown by Gurus: Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryana1984 Riots, Haryana CM, Kartarpur Corridor, Narendra Modi, Nayab Singh Saini, Sikh families

Chandigarh, August 28 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that both the Centre and the state’s double-engine government are imbibing the teachings of the Gurus and following the path shown by them.The Chief Minister made these remarks while interacting with the media after offering prayers at Gurdwara Nada Sahib in Panchkula.Responding to a question, Saini said that Sikh families in Haryana who lost their breadwinners during the 1984 riots will be provided suitable government jobs for one of their family members. Families seeking jobs can apply through their respective district deputy commissioners, he added.He recalled that a large…

27 Aug

PM Modi Condoles Passing of Punjabi Comedy Icon Jaswinder Bhalla

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsEntertainment, Indiacomedy icon, condolence letter, Jaswinder Bhalla, Narendra Modi, Punjab actor, Punjabi cinema

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep grief over the passing of veteran Punjabi actor and comedian Jaswinder Bhalla, sending a personal condolence letter to his wife, Parmdeep Kaur Bhalla. In his letter, PM Modi described Bhalla as an “iconic figure of Punjabi cinema” whose comic genius brought joy to countless lives. He lauded Bhalla’s memorable performances and effortless humor, noting that his absence represents a significant loss for the world of art and Punjabi entertainment. The Prime Minister also highlighted Bhalla’s academic contributions. Before gaining fame on screen, Bhalla served as a professor of agriculture, blending scholarly knowledge…

19 Aug

PM Modi Congratulates Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, Calls for Expanding India’s Astronaut Pool

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingNarendra Modi, Shubhanshu Shukla

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently interacted with Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, hailing his achievements in space as a milestone for India’s scientific community and an inspiration for the nation’s youth. Their discussion covered India’s technological progress, the Gaganyaan human spaceflight program, and the future of the country’s space exploration efforts. During the conversation, PM Modi emphasized the need to institutionalize astronaut training and create a larger talent base. “Our biggest responsibility ahead is to build a strong pool of 40–50 astronauts, so that India can continue to aim higher in space exploration,” he said. A Childhood…

18 Aug

Modi, Putin Discuss Ukraine Conflict and Bilateral Ties After Alaska Meeting with Trump

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsAlaska meeting, Donald Trump, Narendra Modi, Ukraine conflict, Vladimir Putin

New Delhi, August 18, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday received a phone call from Russian President Vladimir Putin, who briefed him on his recent meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Alaska.During the conversation, Prime Minister Modi reiterated India’s consistent position that the ongoing Ukraine conflict must be resolved through diplomacy and dialogue. He stressed that India supports every genuine effort aimed at restoring peace.The two leaders also discussed various aspects of India-Russia cooperation and reaffirmed their commitment to deepening the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. Both agreed to maintain regular communication on regional and global developments.Following the…