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August 24, 2023 12:01 PM

PM Narendra Modi thanks world leaders for their messages on Chandrayaan-3

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has thanked world leaders for their messages on Chandrayaan-3. Many world leaders has congratulated India on successful Moon landing by Chandrayaan-3. In reply to UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s wishes, Mr Modi said, this milestone is not just India's pride but a beacon of human endeavor and perseverance. He said, India's efforts in science and space pave the way for a brighter tomorrow for all. In response to wishes by Prim...

August 24, 2023 8:23 AM

PM Narendra Modi and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa review progress in bilateral relations between two countries

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa reviewed the progress made in bilateral relations between the two countries in Johannesburg. They discussed a wide range of issues aimed at deepening India-South Africa relations. Mr Modi met South African President on the sidelines of the 15th BRICS Summit yesterday. Both the leaders expressed satisfaction at the progress achieved in various fields including defence, agriculture, trade and investment, health, conservati...

August 23, 2023 1:37 PM

PM Modi addresses BRICS Business meet in Johannesburg; says India to be growth engine of world in coming years

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India will be the growth engine of the world in the coming years and will soon be a five trillion dollar economy. In his address at the BRICS Business Forum Leaders' Dialogue in Johannesburg, South Africa, the Prime Minister said, despite economic turmoil in the global economy, India today remains the world's fastest-growing major economy. Speaking about the reforms undertaken in various sectors, the Prime Minister said that the re...

August 23, 2023 8:23 AM

PM Modi congratulates Mr. Srettha Thavisin on being elected as Prime Minister of Thailand

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Mr. Srettha Thavisin on being elected as the Prime Minister of Thailand. In a tweet, Mr Modi said that he looks forward to working closely with Mr Thavisin for taking India-Thailand bilateral relations to a higher level....

August 22, 2023 10:18 PM

PM Modi addresses BRICS Business Forum Leaders' Dialogue in Johannesburg; he says India will soon be a 5 trillion dollar economy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India will be the growth engine of the world in the coming years. Addressing the BRICS Business Forum Leaders' Dialogue in Johannesburg, South Africa this evening, the Prime Minister said that despite economic turmoil in the global economy, India today remains the world's fastest-growing major economy. He expressed confidence that India will soon be a five trillion dollar economy. Prime Minister Modi reached South Africa today&nb...

August 22, 2023 1:44 PM

BRICS become platform for discussing and deliberating on issues of concern for entire Global South, said PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi left on a four-day visit to South Africa and Greece this morning. In Johannesburg, South Africa Mr Modi will attend the 15th BRICS Summit. In his departure statement, Mr. Modi said the Summit will provide a useful opportunity for the grouping to identify future areas of cooperation and review institutional development. He said, BRICS has been pursuing a strong cooperation agenda across various sectors. Mr Modi said, India values that BRICS has become a plat...

August 21, 2023 8:22 PM

PM Narendra Modi to embark on a 4-day visit to South Africa and Greece tomorrow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will leave for a visit to South Africa and Greece tomorrow. Briefing media in New Delhi today, Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra said, the Prime Minister will depart tomorrow morning for Johannesburg where he will participate in the 15th BRICS Summit that starts tomorrow and concludes on the 24th of August. He informed that tomorrow evening, Mr Modi will participate in the BRICS Leaders' Retreat where discussions are expected on global developments of concern...

August 21, 2023 8:20 AM

PM Modi to embark on 4-day visit to South Africa and Greece on August 22

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a four day visit to South Africa and Greece from tomorrow. During three day visit to Johannesburg in South Africa from 22nd to 24th August, Mr Modi will attend 15th BRICS Summit at the invitation of President of South Africa Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa. This will be the first in-person BRICS Summit since 2019. Ministry of External Affairs said, the Summit will provide an opportunity to review progress of the initiatives launched by the grouping and identify f...

August 19, 2023 8:38 PM

India's economy shines as a beacon of hope in these challenging times, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India's economy shines as a beacon of hope in these challenging times. Sharing a report of a business news portal, Mr. Modi said, with robust growth and resilient spirit, the future looks promising. He called upon everyone to keep up this momentum and ensure prosperity for 140 crore Indians. The report said that India's economy has not just withstood challenges, but thrived, setting the stage for optimism. It said, with Make in India,...

August 19, 2023 7:14 PM

PM Modi congratulates Indian Women Wrestling team on winning team title at 2023 U-20 World Championships

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Indian Women Wrestling team on winning team title at the 2023 U-20 World Championships. In a message, Mr Modi said, it is a monumental triumph for Indian Women Wrestlers as they delivered an unparalleled performance with seven medals, of which three are Golds. He said, among the memorable performances was by Antim, for retaining her title and becoming the first ever to win it twice. The Prime Minister said, this glorious win stands as an embodiment ...