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New Delhi, Oct 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed sadness over the passing away of Thailand's Queen Mother Sirikit and paid tribute to her lifelong dedication to public service. He offered condolences to Thailand's King, the members of the Royal Family and the people of Thailand over the death of Queen Sirikit. PM Modi's condolence message came after the Bureau of the Royal Household announced that Thailand's Queen Mother Sirikit passed away at the age of 93 in King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital on Friday. "I am deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother of Thailand. Her lifelong dedication to public service will continue to inspire generations. My heartfelt condolences to His Majesty The King, the members of the Royal Family and the people of Thailand in this hour of profound grief," PM Modi wrote on X. In an official statement, the Bureau of the Royal Household stated that a team of doctors, who had been providing treatment to the Queen Mother at the hospital since September 7, 2019, found that she was suffering from several illnesses and abnormalities across multiple bodily systems, which required continuous medical attention, Xinhua News agency reported. Thailand's Queen Mother contracted a bloodstream infection on October 17, according to the physicians. Despite the efforts made by the medical team, her condition deteriorated and she passed away peacefully at 9.21 p.m. (local time) on Friday. Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua has ordered the relevant bureau to make arrangements for the Queen Mother's royal funeral. Her remains will be enshrined at the Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall in the Grand Palace in Bangkok. The King also issued a decree declaring that a one-year mourning period will be observed by members of the royal family and officials of the royal court from the date of the Queen Mother's passing.
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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 47th summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) virtually on Sunday. He called ASEAN the "main pillar" of India's Act East Policy and stressed that India and ASEAN share far more than trade. "We are not only trade partners. We are cultural partners as well," he said. His remarks came amid global tensions over trade policies and tariff disputes. Highlighting the scale of the partnership, he said, "Almost one-fourth of the world's population is represented by us. We don't just share geography but also culture and values. W ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, March 2 (Xinhua) -- India and Canada on Monday signed a long-term deal worth 1.9 billion U.S. dollars for uranium supply aimed at expanding nuclear energy generation projects in India. The significant deal was inked in the presence of visiting Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Carney was in New Delhi on a four-day official visit. The uranium supply deal would contribute towards India's vision for its nuclear power program under the federal government's ambitious "Viksit Bharat" (Developed India) initiative, and also achieve 100 GW of nucl ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Freida Pinto is all set to star in streaming giant Netflix's upcoming series "Unaccustomed Earth," an adaptation of the Jhumpa Lahiri short story collection. Pinto will play Parul Chaudhury in the series, which was originally announced in April. As previously reported, Netflix has commissioned eight episodes, reports variety.com. The official tagline for the show states that it is "an epic, soapy, and culturally vibrant drama about a tight-knit Indian American community navigating love, desire, and belonging." "Rich with nuance, passion, and unforget ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed sadness over the loss of lives and damage caused by the earthquake in the Philippines. He stated that India stands in solidarity with the Philippines at this difficult time. In a post on social media platform X, PM Modi stated, "Deeply saddened to learn about the loss of lives and widespread damage caused by the earthquake in the Philippines. My thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families. I wish the injured a speedy recovery. India stands in solidarity with the Philippines at this difficult time." ...Read More >
Guwahati, Jul 15 (PTI) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will visit Assam on Wednesday during which they will interact with party functionaries of the state. State Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi said the district, block and mandal presidents of the party will be able to present their views before its top leadership during Kharge and Gandhi's visit. Also Read | Did Lucknow Court Judge Take Selfie With Rahul Gandhi During Hearing of Indian Army 'Defamation' Case? BJP's Amit Malviya Found Fake in Fact Check. "I look forward to welcoming Shri ...Read More >
Thimphu [Bhutan], November 11 (ANI): India's Ambassador to Bhutan, Sandeep Arya said that the Global Peace Prayer Festival is an unprecedented event in the past from the past history of Bhutan. Arya, while speaking to ANI, said that it is an honour for India to participate in this peace festival. "There are two aspects to the significance of the visit. One is the it's a very, very special time at which the visit is taking place. There is something called Global Peace Prayer Festival, which Bhutan says is an unprecedented event in the past from the history of Bhutan. So that festival is going ...Read More >
Jammu- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday reviewed the ongoing restoration work of the historic Mubarak Mandi complex, which was the power centre of the Dogra kings in Jammu, and stressed on enhancing its heritage appeal. The Mubarak Mandi Complex is one of Jammu's most significant architectural heritage sites and is envisioned as a comprehensive cultural centre, housing museums, conference venues and heritage hospitality services. Accompanied by Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani and MLA Yudhvir Sethi during the visit, the chief minister was briefed in detail on the multi-phas ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 26 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother of Thailand "I am deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother of Thailand. Her lifelong dedication to public service will continue to inspire generations. My heartfelt condolences to His Majesty The King, the members of the Royal Family and the people of Thailand in this hour of profound grief," PM Modi said in a post on social media platform X. In his virtual address to the 22nd ASEAN Summit 2025, ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated To Lam for his election as the President of Vietnam and expressed confidence that the ties between New Delhi and Hanoi would further deepen under his leadership. PM Modi underlined the time-tested friendship between India and Vietnam and expressed the commitment to further deepen the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries. He said on X, "Heartiest congratulations to Mr. To Lam on his election as President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. I am confident that under his leadership ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Dec 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday embarked on a visit to Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman -- countries which enjoy civilizational ties and exceptional bilateral relations with India. "First, I will be visiting Jordan, on the invitation of His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein. This historic visit will mark 75 years of establishment of diplomatic relations between our two countries," the prime minister said in his departure statement. Modi will hold detailed discussions with Jordanian King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, Prime Minister Jafar Hassan, and will also meet Crown ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jan 31 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the Congress on Friday, accusing its "shahi parivar" of insulting President Droupadi Murmu, who hails from a tribal background, and demanding an apology. In a direct response to Congress leaders' purported remarks on Murmu over her address to a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament on Friday, Modi, at a rally at Dwarka, said, "These Congress people think they are the masters of the country. The arrogance of the Congress's royal family has once again been exposed." "Today, our president, Droupadi Murmuji, a ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 26 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted that the 21st century is the century of India and ASEAN nations, and reaffirmed that the Association of South East Asian Nations is a major pillar of India's Act East Policy. "The 21st century is our century, the century of India and ASEAN," PM Modi said in his virtual address to the 22nd ASEAN-India Summit in Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, stressing the deep-rooted historical, cultural, and civilizational bonds. He congratulated Malaysia and its Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for successfully hosting the 47th A ...Read More >
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met King Abdullah II in Amman. They discussed countering terrorism and extremism. Both leaders highlighted Jordan's strong stance against radicalization. They also spoke about Gaza and the need for regional peace. Agreements and MoUs were signed to boost cooperation. Business partnerships and investments were also explored. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met Jordan's King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein at the Husseiniya Palace in Amman and discussed measures to c ...Read More >
PM Modi is in Oman for a 2-day visit marking 70 years of India-Oman ties. The trip's central focus is the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), a trade pact expected to double bilateral trade and boost energy and food security. In the third and final leg of his three-nation visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Oman on December 17-18. This trip, which marks 70 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties between India and Oman, focuses on strengthening business and st ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 18: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is exploring the possibility of hosting India for a white-ball series in early August, taking advantage of a rare opening in both nations' schedules. Final discussions are expected to take place this week on the sidelines of the ICC meetings in Singapore. This follows after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) mutually agreed to defer the white-ball series, three ODIs and three Twenty20 Internationals, between Bangladesh and India in August 2025 to September 2026. Security concerns due to the state o ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 17 (ANI): India on Thursday dispatched a consignment of 300,000 doses of Measles and Rubella vaccines, along with medical supplies, to Bolivia to help the country deal with a growing outbreak of the disease. 'India dispatched a consignment of 300,000 doses of Measles & Rubella vaccines along with ancillary supplies to support Bolivia in managing the outbreak of the disease. India stands by its friends in the Global South,' Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a post on X. The shipment arrives at a crucial time as Bolivia has declared a Nat ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated To Lam for his election as the President of Vietnam and expressed confidence that the ties between New Delhi and Hanoi would further deepen under his leadership. PM Modi underlined the time-tested friendship between India and Vietnam and expressed the commitment to further deepen the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries. Also Read | 'Charlie's Angels' Stars Kate Jackson, Jaclyn Smith, and Cheryl Ladd Reunite for 50th Anniversary. He said on X, "Heartiest congratulations to Mr. To ...Read More >
Hyderabad, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Friday urged his Andhra Pradesh counterpart, N. Chandrababu Naidu, not to obstruct Telangana's irrigation projects He appealed to the neighbouring state not to obstruct Telangana's crucial irrigation initiatives, including the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme, as well as the Dindi, Kalwakurthy, Bheema, Nettempadu, and Koilsagar projects. "We demand Andhra Pradesh not to block our projects. We seek cooperation. If our appeals are ignored, we will fight and achieve our goal. I am ready to lead this battl ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday virtually addressed the 47th Asean Summit, calling it the "main pillar" of India's Act East policy. He categorically stated that India and ASEAN were not just "commercial but cultural partners". This statement comes at a time when the world is facing tariff measures imposed by Donald Trump. "We represent almost a quarter of the world's population. We share not only geography, but also culture and values. We are partners in the South. We are not only trade partners, but also cultural partners. ASEAN is a main pillar of India's Eastern Policy. In ...Read More >
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, accompanied by fellow Foreign Ministers from the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). Speaking on the meeting Jaishankar said that he briefed Xi Jinping on developments in the Indian-China bilateral ties. During the meeting, EAM Jaishankar conveyed the greetings of President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Chinese President Xi. He also apprised the Chinese leader of recent developments in the bilateral relationship between India and China, and emphasised the value India places ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, July 15 (Xinhua) -- The Indians were elated on Tuesday as the country's astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla returned to Earth along with three others. The crew had spent 18 days in the International Space Station (ISS). Their space mission "Axiom-4" was launched on June 25. Along with three other astronauts, Shukla's capsule splashed down off California. Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in welcoming Shukla. "I join the nation in welcoming Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla as he returns to Earth from his historic mission to Space. As India's first astronaut to have ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, April 7 (Xinhua) -- India's Department of Atomic Energy on Tuesday announced that its most advanced indigenously designed nuclear reactor has reached criticality. Criticality in a nuclear programme is the stage at which a nuclear reactor achieves a self-sustaining fission chain reaction, where neutron production equals or exceeds losses. The reactor is located at Kalpakkam in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu and operated by state-run Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Ltd. "With the achievement of first criticality, India moves closer to realizing the full potential of its t ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, July 1 (Xinhua) -- At least 35 people were killed and over 30 others injured in a massive explosion inside a chemical factory in the southern Indian state of Telangana, officials said Tuesday. The death toll swelled due to the recovery of more bodies from the debris during the overnight rescue operation. The blast took place on Monday in the Pashamylaram industrial area of Patancheru, Sangareddy district, about 48 km northwest of Hyderabad, the capital city of Telangana. According to officials, the blast took place around 9:48 a.m. (local time) on Monday in the microcrystalline c ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Jul 14: Resolving friction along their border and the ability to maintain peace are fundamental for mutual trust between India and China, Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar told his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Monday. The neighbours have made "good progress" over the last nine months for the normalisation of relations, he said, adding that it was key for restrictive trade measures and roadblocks to be avoided. This is Jaishankar's first visit to China after the ties between the two neighbouring countries came under severe strain following the 2020 military standoff ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Dec 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Jordan's Amman on Monday afternoon as he kicked off his three-nation tour, which will also include visits to Ethiopia and the Sultanate of Oman - all countries with which India shares age-old civilisational ties as well as extensive contemporary bilateral relations. In a special gesture, Jordanian Prime Minister Jafar Hassan welcomed Prime Minister Modi at the airport as he arrived in the country on a two-day visit at the invitation of King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein. During the visit, PM Modi will hold discussions with the Jordanian ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], January 31 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday slammed Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi over their remarks on President Droupadi Murmu's address to the joint sitting of two Houses of Parliament, saying the remarks of are an insult to the "tribal brothers and sisters" of the country. Addressing a public meeting in Dwarka, the Prime Minister said the "royal family of the Congress does not like those who rise from the grassroots" and "repeatedly insults the poor and people from Dalit, Adivasi, OBC communities who are achievers". The Prime Minister said ...Read More >
Muscat - Indian business leaders and representatives of industry chambers have underlined the growing depth of India-Oman economic relations and pointed to significant growth opportunities across multiple sectors as Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Oman on December 17-18. In a report published by ANI, Naveen Jindal, Chairman of Jindal Steel, said the Prime Minister Modi's visit has generated widespread enthusiasm in the sultanate. "This is a very big moment that India's Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, is coming to Oman. People here are very happy. Not only Indians, but Omanis are also insp ...Read More >
New Delhi: Attending the 22nd Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN)-India Summit at Kuala Lumpur virtually on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the 21st century is the century of India and ASEAN nations, and reaffirmed that the bloc is a major pillar of India's Act East Policy. "The 21st century is our century, the century of India and ASEAN," PM Modi said in his virtual address, stressing the deep-rooted historical, cultural, and civilizational bonds. He congratulated Malaysia and its Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for successfully hosting the summit and commended the Philip ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated To Lam on his election as Vietnam's President and expressed readiness to work with him to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two nations. He expressed confidence that the time-tested friendship between the two nations will continue to grow under To Lam's leadership. "Heartiest congratulations to Mr To Lam on his election as President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. I am confident that under his leadership, the time-tested friendship between our two countries will co ...Read More >
New Delhi: Industry leaders welcomed the recently announced GST reforms, which reduce the number of tax slabs, stating that it will make tax compliance easier while also directly benefiting consumers through lower prices. Jharkhand Chamber of Commerce Joint Secretary Navjot Alang Rubal said that the reduction of the number of slabs from four to two under the new GST structure is a highly positive step. According to Rubal, this reform will greatly benefit the middle and lower-income groups as the tax reductions on essential items of daily use will bring a noticeable drop in prices. He furthe ...Read More >