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September 7, 2023 1:40 PM

India’s G20 presidency focussed on human-centric progress to ensure fruits of globalisation reach last mile: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India’s G20 presidency has focussed on human-centric progress to ensure that the fruits of globalisation reach the last mile. In an article in an English daily, Mr Modi said, for India, the G20 Presidency is not merely a high-level diplomatic endeavour. He said, as the Mother of Democracy and a model of diversity, India has opened the doors of this experience to the world. Prime Minister said, India’s G20 Presidency strives to bridge divides, disman...

September 6, 2023 9:21 PM

PM Narendra Modi says engagement with ASEAN is an important pillar of India’s Act East policy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that engagement with ASEAN is an important pillar of India’s Act East policy. In his departure statement today, ahead of his two-day visit to Jakarta, Indonesia to attend the 20th ASEAN-India Summit, Mr. Modi said, he looks forward to discussing with ASEAN leaders the future contours of the partnership, which has now entered its fourth decade. He said the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with ASEAN has injected new dynamism into the ties. ...

September 6, 2023 9:14 PM

PM Narendra Modi embarks on a two-day visit to Indonesia to attend 20th ASEAN-India Summit and 18th East Asia Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked upon a two-day visit to Indonesia to attend the 20th ASEAN-India Summit and 18th East Asia Summit. The two summits will be hosted in Jakarta by Indonesia, the current Chair of ASEAN. The ASEAN-India Summit will be the first Summit since the elevation of India-ASEAN relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership last year. It will review the progress of India-ASEAN relations and chart the future direction of cooperation. The East Asia Summit will prov...

September 6, 2023 6:50 PM

PM Modi advises all Ministers to download 'G20 India' mobile app ahead of upcoming G20 Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has advised all Ministers to download the G20 India mobile app ahead of the upcoming G20 Summit. The Prime Minister said that the app would help the Ministers to interact with foreign delegates seamlessly. Akashvani Correspondent reports that the app provides complete information about the G20 India’s Presidency. The mobile app supports 10 languages including five UN official languages other than Hindi, German, Japanese, and Portuguese. This app will ...

September 6, 2023 1:44 PM

Nataraja statue at Bharat Mandapam will stand as testament to India's age-old artistry & traditions, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the magnificent Nataraja statue at Bharat Mandapam brings to life aspects of the rich history and culture of India. In a social media post, Mr Modi said, as the world gathers for the G20 summit, the statue will stand as a testament to India's age-old artistry and traditions. ...

September 5, 2023 8:43 PM

PM Modi to leave for Indonesia on Wednesday on 2-day visit to attend ASEAN-India Summit, East Asia Summit in Jakarta

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a two-day visit to Indonesia from Wednesday to attend the 20th ASEAN-India Summit and 18th East Asia Summit. The two Summits will be hosted in Jakarta by Indonesia the current Chair of ASEAN. Briefing media in New Delhi on Tuesday, Secretary (East) in Ministry of External Affairs Saurabh Kumar said, the 20th ASEAN-India Summit is special since it is the first one after the elevation of India-ASEAN relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership l...

September 4, 2023 8:13 AM

PM Narendra Modi says, stable government with a decisive mandate is reason for reforms in the country

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that in the last few years, the people of the country have given a decisive mandate, which has led to a stable government, predictable policies and clarity in the overall direction. Mr Modi added that this stability is the reason that over the past nine years, several reforms were brought in. In an interview to a news agency, the Prime Minister said that these reforms, related to the economy, education, financial sector, banks, digitalization, welfare, inclu...

September 2, 2023 8:38 PM

PM Modi calls on President Murmu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Saturday. President Murmu complimented him for the success of India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission....

September 2, 2023 8:25 PM

Lok Sabha Speaker's article highlights how the Parliament has created a “symphony of democracy”: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised an article written by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, wherein he has highlighted the importance of Parliament and democracy. In a social media post, Prime Minister office said, Mr Birla highlighted how the Parliament has created a symphony of democracy by embracing all shades of opinion with equal respect, while also standing up for constitutional values, national interest and the common good....

September 1, 2023 9:47 PM

Meri Mati-Mera Desh campaign will strengthen sense of unity and integrity: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that Meri Mati-Mera Desh campaign is going to further strengthen the sense of unity and integrity. In a message, Mr Modi expressed confidence that under the programme, an Amrut Vatika will be built from the soil collected from all over the country, which will make the dream of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat come true. He called upon everyone to ensure their participation in the Amrit Kalash Yatra in a big way. The Prime Minister said, Meri Maati Me...