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25 Mar

Modi Tells Trump West Asia War Must End Soon; Govt Calls Pakistan ‘Dalaal’ at All-Party Meet

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has conveyed to Donald Trump that the ongoing West Asia conflict must end soon, warning that the war is hurting all sides, the government informed Opposition leaders during an all-party meeting on Wednesday.At the meeting, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reportedly described Pakistan as a “dalaal” (broker) nation in the context of its alleged mediation efforts in the crisis. He said there was “nothing new” in such a role, adding that Pakistan had historically been “used” by the United States since 1981. “We are not a dalaal nation,” Jaishankar told attendees.The meeting,…

24 Mar

PM Modi and President Trump Discuss West Asia Conflict; Vow to Protect Strait of Hormuz

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, World NewsDonald Trump, global energy security, India-US relations 2026, PM Modi, Sergio Gor, Strait of Hormuz, West Asia Conflict

New Delhi/Washington DC (Gurpreet Singh): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held a high-stakes telephonic conversation on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, marking their first direct diplomatic engagement since the outbreak of hostilities between the US-Israel alliance and Iran on February 28. According to US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, the discussion focused primarily on the escalating security crisis in the Middle East and its profound implications for the global economy. Both leaders underscored the absolute necessity of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open, a critical maritime chokepoint through which a significant portion of the world's daily oil…

22 Mar

PM Modi Chairs Emergency Review of Energy Security Amid Escalating West Asia Crisis

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting on Sunday, March 22, 2026, to assess India’s energy preparedness as the conflict in West Asia enters a critical fourth week. The session was attended by top Cabinet officials, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal. The primary objective of the review was to ensure an uninterrupted supply of crude oil and natural gas while maintaining stable logistics and efficient distribution across the country amidst growing regional instability. The meeting comes in the wake of a…

08 Mar

PM Modi Unveils ₹33,500 Crore Infrastructure Blitz in Delhi on International Women’s Day

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)— Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked International Women’s Day by launching a massive ₹33,500 crore infrastructure and housing package for the national capital on Sunday, March 8, 2026. The wide-ranging developmental push includes a ₹18,000 crore expansion of the Delhi Metro and the dedication of thousands of residential units, signalling a major step toward modernizing urban living and enhancing safety for women in the city. A central highlight of the day was the operationalization of two significant Delhi Metro corridors. The routes from Majlis Park to Maujpur, spanning 12 kilometres, and Majlis Park to Deepali Chowk, covering…

02 Mar

PM Modi Engages Netanyahu Over Phone, Urges De-escalation in Tense West Asia

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh/Rajeev Sharma): As instability deepens across West Asia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday connected with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to exchange views on the unfolding security situation and its wider implications. Sources indicated that the leaders reviewed recent developments in the region, where military actions and counter-strikes have sharply intensified tensions. During the call, Modi voiced India’s apprehensions about the escalating conflict and highlighted the urgent necessity of protecting civilian populations caught in the crossfire. Sharing details of the interaction on social media platform X, the Prime Minister said India has consistently advocated restraint and…

08 Feb

PM Modi in Kuala Lumpur: India, Malaysia step up strategic ties; terrorism stance ‘non-negotiable’

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Kuala Lumpur (Rajeev Sharma): India and Malaysia on Sunday agreed to widen their strategic partnership after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim held detailed discussions covering security, defence, technology and trade. During the talks, Modi reaffirmed India’s firm position on terrorism, asserting that there would be “no room for double standards and no scope for compromise” in tackling the menace. Speaking after the meeting, the Prime Minister said the relationship between the two countries goes beyond diplomacy, shaped by centuries of maritime contact, shared cultural traditions and democratic values. He described Malaysia as a close partner…

05 Feb

PM Modi Targets Congress Over Electoral Defeats, Says Opposition ‘Can Never Dig His Grave’

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the Congress, accusing the Opposition party of being unable to accept its repeated electoral defeats and harbouring deep resentment towards him. Replying to the Motion of Thanks on the President’s Address in the Rajya Sabha, the Prime Minister said that slogans raised by the Opposition reflected frustration rather than political strength. Referring to chants such as “Modi teri kabr khudegi”, Modi remarked that despite their hostility, the Opposition would never succeed in undermining him. “They can never dig my grave,” Modi said, asserting that the…

31 Jan

On the occasion of the 649th Birth Anniversary of Sant Guru Ravidas Ji, PM to visit Punjab on 1st February

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Jalandhar (Gurpreet Singh): Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Punjab on 1st February, 2026. At around 3:45 PM, Prime Minister will visit Adampur airport, where he will unveil the new name of the Airport as ‘Sri Guru Ravidas Ji Airport, Adampur. He will also inaugurate the Terminal Building at Halwara Airport in Ludhiana, Punjab. On the auspicious occasion of the 649th Birth Anniversary of Sant Guru Ravidas Ji, the renaming of Adampur Airport honours the revered saint and social reformer whose teachings of equality, compassion, and human dignity continue to inspire India’s social ethos. Further advancing aviation infrastructure in…

29 Jan

PM Modi set to visit Dera Sachkhand Ballan on February 1, focus on Ravidass Jayanti

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Jalandhar (Gurpreet Singh): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Dera Sachkhand Ballan in Jalandhar district on February 1, a move being seen as politically significant with the Punjab Assembly elections due next year. Union Minister of State Ravneet Singh Bittu confirmed the programme, stating that the Prime Minister will arrive at the revered Dera around 4 pm after attending the Budget Session of Parliament earlier in the day. The visit coincides with the 649th birth anniversary of Guru Ravidass, a revered spiritual figure whose followers form a substantial and influential community in Punjab. Over the past few years,…

03 Jan

Buddha Relics Are Part of India’s Living Civilisation, Says PM Modi at Delhi Exhibition

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New Delhi, January 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated an exhibition of ancient sacred gems and bone relics associated with Lord Buddha, describing them as a vital part of India’s civilisational and spiritual legacy rather than historical artefacts confined to museums. Addressing a gathering at the inauguration of “The Light and the Lotus: Relics of the Awakened One” at the Qila Rai Pithora Cultural Complex in south Delhi, Modi said the relics symbolise India’s deep-rooted spiritual connection with Buddhist communities across the world. He noted that the Piprahwa Relics had previously travelled to countries such as Vietnam, Thailand…