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  • US Reacts On Modi-Putin Meeting, Shares Concerns Over Ties With Russia |

    The United States has expressed concerns to India regarding its relationship with Russia amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This was highlighted by a US State Department spokesperson during a press briefing on Monday, following a meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

    Importance of the issue

    India has been under significant pressure from Western nations to distance itself from Russia since Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. Despite this, New Delhi has maintained its stance, emphasizing its longstanding ties with Russia and economic necessities.

    Modi’s Visit to Russia

    Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Russia on Monday marked his first since the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Modi took to the social media platform X to describe his discussions with Putin as instrumental in strengthening the bonds of friendship between the two nations.

    US State Department’s Position

    State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller said.”India is a strategic partner with whom we engage in a full and frank dialogue. And that includes our concerns about their relationship with Russia.” “I will look to Prime Minister Modi’s public remarks to see what he talked about. But as I said, we made quite clear directly with India our concerns about their relationship with Russia. So we would hope India and any other country, when they engage with Russia, would make clear that Russia should respect the UN charter, should respect Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity,” he added.

    Historical Context And Current Dynamics

    Russia has historically been India’s largest supplier of weapons, a relationship that dates back to the Soviet Union era. However, the ongoing war in Ukraine has impacted Russia’s capacity to provide munitions and spares, prompting India to explore alternative sources.

    In recent years, the United States has actively sought to strengthen ties with India, viewing it as a strategic counterbalance to China in the Asia-Pacific region. While Western nations have largely isolated Putin, countries like China, India, and several in the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America continue to maintain and build their relationships with Russia.

  • Why is PM Modi’s visit to Vienna today significant for New Delhi? 10 Points | India News

    New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Russia for two days at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin to attend the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit. On Monday, he visited Putin’s official residence for a private engagement. Modi is scheduled to leave for Vienna today (July 9-10). He stated on Sunday that the shared values ​​of democracy, freedom, and the rule of law are the foundation for building a closer partnership between the two countries.


    First Visit in 41 Years: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Austria on July 9-10, marking the first Indian prime ministerial visit to the country in 41 years since Indira Gandhi’s visit in 1983.



    75 Years of Diplomatic Relations: This visit coincides with the 75th anniversary of India and Austria’s diplomatic relations, which began in 1949, with Jawaharlal Nehru making the inaugural visit in 1955.


    Historical Context of Visits: The visit follows a tradition of significant PM-level and President-level exchanges. While no Indian prime minister has visited Austria since Indira Gandhi, there have been several presidential visits. President KR Narayanan visited in 1999, followed by Austrian President Heinz Fischer in 2005, Austrian Vice Chancellor Josef Proll in 2010, and Indian President Pratibha Devisingh Patil in 2011, according to the Ministry of External Affairs website.


    Bilateral Cooperation Opportunities: Austria offers “excellent opportunities” for cooperation in infrastructure, renewable energy, high technology, start-ups, media, and entertainment, which will be key discussion points during Modi’s visit.



    High-Level Engagements: Modi will engage in high-level talks with the President of Austria, Chancellor Karl Nehammer, and have business engagements and interactions with the Indian community in Vienna. “We will have the opportunity to talk about further deepening our bilateral relationship and closer cooperation on the many geopolitical challenges,” the Austrian chancellor said.


    Recent Interactions: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s visit in late 2022 and the agreements signed then demonstrate ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral ties. During Jaishankar’s visit to Austria from December 31, 2022, to January 3, 2023, five agreements were signed.


    Cultural and Historical Links: The historical and cultural exchanges, such as the visits of Rabindranath Tagore to Vienna, underline the long-standing cultural connections between India and Austria.


    Geopolitical Discussions: The visit will include discussions on deepening bilateral relationships and addressing various geopolitical challenges, as indicated by Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer.


    Shared Values: Modi emphasized shared values ​​of democracy, freedom, and the rule of law as foundational to the partnership between India and Austria.


    Indian Diaspora in Austria: The Indian diaspora has expressed joy over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Austria, highlighting it as a source of pride since it marks the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister in 40 years.

  • PM Modi Leaves For Italy To Attend G7 Outreach Session In First Foreign Trip Of 3rd Term |

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Thursday that India will prioritise energy, artificial intelligence, Africa, and the Mediterranean at the G7 summit outreach session in Italy. Modi emplaned for Italy in his first foreign trip after taking office for the third time as prime minister. In addition to attending the outreach session on Friday, he has appointments to have one-on-one meetings outside of the summit with several international leaders. A meeting between US President Joe Biden and Modi is possible. Modi said in his departure statement that the outreach session will also cover matters important to the Global South.

    “At the invitation of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, I am travelling to Apulia region in Italy to participate in the G7 Outreach summit on June 14,” said Modi. The prime minister expressed satisfaction that his first visit in his third consecutive term would be to Italy for the G7 summit.

    “During the discussions at the Outreach session, the focus would be on artificial intelligence, energy, Africa, and the Mediterranean,” said Modi. “It will be an opportunity to bring greater synergy between the outcomes of the G20 Summit held under India’s Presidency and the forthcoming G7 Summit, and deliberate on issues which are crucial for the Global South,” he stated.

    Modi will hold a bilateral meeting with Meloni. “Prime Minister Meloni’s two visits to India last year were instrumental in infusing momentum and depth in our bilateral agenda,” he said. “We remain committed to consolidate the India-Italy strategic partnership, and bolster cooperation in the Indo-Pacific and the Mediterranean regions,” he said.

    The prime minister is likely to hold a number of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the summit. “I am also looking forward to meeting other leaders participating in the Summit,” he said. The G7 comprises the US, the UK, France, Italy, Germany, Canada and Japan. Italy is holding the current presidency of the G7 (Group of Seven) and is hosting the summit in that capacity.

  • PM Modi Gives Go-Ahead For Full Deployment Of Counter-Terror Capabilities After Chairing J&K Security Meet |

    J&K Terror Attacks: After chairing a review meeting on the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave the go-ahead for the officials to deploy the full range of counter-terror capabilities in response to the several terror attacks that have occurred in the last four days. At the security review meeting, the highest ranking security officials—including National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval—presented the Prime Minister with a complete review of the security-related situation in the Union Territory.

    The Prime Minister was informed about the counterterrorism actions carried out by security forces. He was also briefed about the Army’s plans and tactics for eliminating the terrorists. The officials were instructed by PM Modi to use and deploy the entire range of counterterrorism resources.

    PM Modi spoke with Home Minister Amit Shah regarding the security forces’ deployment and their counterterrorism operations in addition to the review meeting. The prime minister also assessed the situation on the ground and had a conversation with Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha.

  • India Signs Economic Pact With 4 European Nations, $100Bn FDI Expected To Flow In |

    New Delhi: India and the four-nation EFTA bloc of European nations signed an economic agreement on Sunday. India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), comprising Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein, signed an economic agreement on Sunday which will step up trade and foreign investment, capping nearly 16 years of negotiations, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said after the signing ceremony.

    The Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) is a binding agreement for the EFTA nations to invest $100 billion over 15 years in India, the world’s fastest growing economy, Goyal said.

    Spent an engaging afternoon with the delegation from European Free Trade Association nations & the business community, alongside my colleague EAM @DrSJaishankar ji. pic.twitter.com/wXD6A0aIPO
    — Piyush Goyal (मोदी का परिवार) (@PiyushGoyal) March 10, 2024

    Switzerland’s Economic Affairs Minister, Guy Parmelin, said that the agreement would result in more FDI and innovative technology flowing into India which would boost manufacturing in the country and lead to the creation of more jobs. This would result in a further acceleration of the ‘Make in India’ campaign, he added. (Also Read: I-T Department Uncovers Cases Of Inadequate Tax Payments; Check Deadline Date For Payment)

    The European countries, on their part, will gain access to India’s vast market and economic opportunities that the world’s fastest growing economy offers, he said.

    India has sought an investment commitment of $50 billion during the first 10 years after the implementation of the agreement and another $50 billion over the next five years from the member countries of the bloc to facilitate the generation to boost manufacturing and generate one million direct jobs in the country.

    Stronger Ties Inked!

    Delighted to sign the India-EFTA Trade & Economic Partnership Agreement, yet another pact of progress for our nation.

    This watershed agreement, realised under the guidance & leadership of PM @NarendraModi ji, marks the dawn of a new era of prosperity and… pic.twitter.com/4h6FKoVAIO
    — Piyush Goyal (मोदी का परिवार) (@PiyushGoyal) March 10, 2024

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the signing of the pact, saying, “despite structural diversities in many aspects, our economies possess complementarities that promise to be a win-win situation for all nations. With the opening up of enormous trading and investment opportunities, we have reached a new level of trust and ambition. (Also Read: GAIL Announces CNG Price Reduction By Rs 2.50 Per Kg)

    The trade agreement symbolises our shared agreement to open fair, equitable trade, as well as generate growth and employment for the youth.”
    He further said, “India will extend all possible support to EFTA countries and facilitate industry and businesses not only to achieve the committed targets but also to go beyond them. May this agreement mark the beginning of a new chapter in the journey of our nations towards a more prosperous future for us all.”

    From the EFTA bloc, the four ministers who participated in the signing ceremony are: Guy Parmelin, Swiss Federal Councillor and Head of the Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research; Bjarni Benediktsson, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iceland; Dominique Hasler, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Liechtenstein; and Jan Christian Vestre, Minister of Trade and Industry of Norway. India and EFTA have been negotiating the pact since January 2008 to boost economic ties.

  • Fireworks Factory Blast Kills 10, Injures 3 In Tamil Nadu; PM Modi, CM Stalin Announce Ex-Gratia |

    New Delhi: A tragic accident at a fireworks factory in Virudhunagar district claimed the lives of 10 people, including four women, and injured three others on Saturday. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin sent two state ministers to oversee the rescue and relief operations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his sorrow over the loss of lives in the blast and announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh each for the families of the deceased and Rs 50,000 each for the injured from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF).

    The Chief Minister said that the blast occurred suddenly in the chemical mixing room of the firecracker unit in Kundayiruppu village in Vembakottai. He instructed State Revenue Minister K K S S R Ramachandran and Labour Minister C V Ganesan to reach the site immediately and coordinate the relief efforts, according to an official statement.

    #WATCH | Tamil Nadu: Drone visuals from Virudhunagar, where 10 people lost their lives in an explosion incident at a firecracker manufacturing unit. pic.twitter.com/EAQ4uHw7TC
    — ANI (@ANI) February 17, 2024

    The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) posted on ‘X’: “I am deeply saddened by the news of a mishap at a firecracker factory in Virudhunagar district. My thoughts and prayers are with the families of those who lost their lives in this tragedy. I hope the injured recover quickly. The PMNRF will provide Rs. 2 lakh to the next of kin of each of the deceased and Rs 50,000 to the injured.”

    The Chief Minister also expressed his grief over the incident and offered his condolences and sympathies to the affected families. He announced a solatium of Rs 3 lakh each for the kin of the dead and Rs one lakh each for the seriously injured.

    The accident happened around 12.30 pm on Saturday in the firecracker factory. “Nine people died on the spot and three were taken to Sivakasi Government Hospital for treatment,” Virudhunagar district Collector V P Jayaseelan said.

    He said that a preliminary enquiry revealed that there was overcrowding in the chemical mixing room and the blast could have been caused by mishandling of the chemical. He said that the factory owner had a valid licence.

    When asked about the cause of the blast, the Collector said “it could have been a human error. We have ordered a detailed enquiry by a team of officials from different departments.”

  • Fact Check: Modi-Yogi Offering Free Rs 749 Recharge For Ram Mandir Celebrations? Truth Of Viral Message Here

    Further checks on the official website and social media accounts of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) yielded no results related to the claimed offer.

  • Your government itself gave Padma Vibhushan to Sharad Pawar: Supriya Sule hits back at PM Modi

    Your government itself gave Padma Vibhushan to Sharad Pawar: Supriya Sule hits back at PM Modi

    Mumbai:

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi had given a statement regarding Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar in the Shirdi rally on Thursday. Now his son and NCP MP Supriya Sule has hit back at PM Modi. Sule said that it was the Modi government which had given the country’s second highest civilian award Padma Vibhushan to Sharad Pawar for his work in the agriculture sector. The contribution of the NCP founder to the farmers should not be underestimated.

    Actually, PM Modi held a rally in Shirdi in Ahmednagar district on Thursday. During this time, PM Modi had said without naming Sharad Pawar, “Some people in Maharashtra did politics only in the name of farmers. A senior leader of Maharashtra worked as the Agriculture Minister of the country. I personally respect him.” I do, but what has he done for the farmers?”

    Let us tell you that Sharad Pawar was the Agriculture Minister in the Congress-led UPA government (2004-14). PM Modi also said that when Pawar was the Union Agriculture Minister, farmers were at the mercy of middlemen.

    Speaking to reporters in Sindhdurg district, Supriya Sule said, “Whenever the Prime Minister comes to Maharashtra, he calls NCP an inherently corrupt party.” Sule, MP from Baramati, said, “Pawar Saheb was given Padma Vibhushan by the Modi government for his work in agriculture and politics.”

    Earlier on Friday afternoon, former state minister Anil Deshmukh said that Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar should have left the stage to protest in Shirdi or PM Modi should have said the right thing.

    Deshmukh told reporters in Nagpur, “Ajit Dada should have left the stage (in protest) or given proper information to PM Modi, so that he can correct his statement.” Deshmukh said that PM Modi had in the past Sharad Pawar has been praised for his contribution to the farming community.

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  • ‘I can have another volunteer army’: Israeli ambassador said on support from India

    Speaking to ANI about India’s support to Israel, Naor Gillon said, “For me this is a point of optimism. It is very emotional. The level of support we got from the Prime Minister, on a Saturday when the whole picture was not clear. Then he tweeted a very clear condemnation. We will never forget it.”

    He said, “This is very important. After talking to PM Netanyahu, Modiji made another tweet. I got a call from the minister… who said, ‘We are with you.’ There are high officials here, big businessmen here. Are… offering any kind of help.”

    The Israeli Ambassador expressed gratitude for the support of the Indian people. He emphasized that India-Israel relations are very “deep and emotional”.

    He said, “This is only part of the picture of Indians. Look at the embassy’s social media. It’s amazing, I think I could have another IDF with volunteers. Everyone is telling me that I am a volunteer.” I want to be, I want to fight for Israel.”

    He said, “I have served in many countries of the world, many friendly countries. The widespread support, the strong support here is unprecedented for me. I am really impressed. The closeness between Israel and India is something that I understand. Can’t either… It’s too emotional, too deep… It’s a very unique thing.”

    Amidst the attack by Israeli forces on Gaza after the attacks by Hamas, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday and informed him about the current situation.

    PM Modi said in a post on X that the people of India are standing strongly with Israel in this difficult time.

    He said, “I thank Prime Minister Netanyahu for his phone call and update on the current situation. The people of India stand firmly with Israel in this difficult time. India firmly and unequivocally condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.” Condemns the expressions.”

    Expressing solidarity with Israel in the wake of the deadly rocket attacks by Hamas on October 7, PM Modi said that people’s thoughts are with the innocent victims and their families.

    PM Modi posted on Twitter, “Deeply shocked by the news of terrorist attacks in Israel. Our thoughts and prayers are with the innocent victims and their families. We stand in solidarity with Israel in this difficult time.”

  • ‘This will be the decade of Uttarakhand’, said PM Modi, read the highlights of his address…

    PM Modi In Uttarakhand

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on Uttarakhand tour on Thursday. During this, he visited Kedarnath temple in the morning and then met many people in Pithoragarh and also addressed the people. PM Modi has said in his address that I am confident that this will be the decade of Uttarakhand.

    PM Modi In Uttarakhand

    He also said that Uttarakhand will reach new possibilities of development and our government is working with the same objective. PM Modi also said that the foundation stone of many development projects worth more than Rs 4,000 crore was laid today.

    PM Modi In Uttarakhand

    Addressing the public meeting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, “We have worked for the people living in remote areas and hence within five years, 13.5 crore people have been brought out of poverty… These 13.5 crore people An example that India can eliminate poverty.”

    PM Modi In Uttarakhand

    Further PM Modi said that earlier the slogan of ‘Garibi Hatao’ was raised but Modi is saying that we will work together to eradicate poverty. We take ownership and responsibility and work tirelessly.

    PM Modi In Uttarakhand

    PM Narendra Modi said, “Today our tricolor is flying higher and higher in every area. Our Chandrayaan-3 has reached where no country in the world could reach. India has named the place where Chandrayaan landed as ‘Shiv-Shakti’…Today the world is seeing India’s strength not only in space but also in sports.

    PM Modi In Uttarakhand

    Referring to India’s performance in the Asian Games, he said that India has broken all the records in the recently held Asian Games. For the first time, Indian players have made a record of winning more than 100 medals.

    PM Modi In Uttarakhand

    Addressing a public meeting in Pithoragarh, the Prime Minister said that his government was also concerned about the people living in remote mountains and every corner of the country. He said, ‘In just five years, 13.5 crore people across the country came out of poverty.’

    PM Modi In Uttarakhand

    The Prime Minister said that the world is surprised by this. He said that many of these people, like you, live in the mountains and in remote areas. He said, ‘These 13.5 crore people are an example of the fact that India can eradicate its poverty.’

    PM Modi In Uttarakhand

    PM Modi said that earlier the slogan was given that remove poverty, meaning you go away. He said, ‘Now Modi is saying that together we will eliminate poverty. we own.’

    PM Modi In Uttarakhand

    Describing the potential of Uttarakhand as amazing and incomparable, the Prime Minister said that earlier sitting at the feet of Baba Kedar, he had believed that this decade belongs to Uttarakhand and today, sitting at the feet of Adi Kailash, he once again believed that Uttarakhand will reach new heights of development. .

    PM Modi In Uttarakhand

    Earlier, Modi laid the foundation stone and inaugurated development schemes worth more than Rs 4000 crore. These total 23 projects will promote development in the areas of infrastructure, education, health, electricity, drinking water, sports, tourism, disaster management and industry.