New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday shared glimpses of the conclusion of the historic India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), saying this agreement will deepen economic ties, create opportunities for our people and strengthen the India-Europe partnership for a prosperous future, an official statement said.”The European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and I are delighted to announce the conclusion of the historic I…
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New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Tuesday and stated that they are looking forward to a fruitful summit and stronger bilateral ties.In a post on X, Costa wrote, “Thank you for your warm welcome, dear Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Looking forward to a fruitful Summit and a stronger partnership between the European Union and India, based on shar…
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) India is moving closer to finalising a landmark defence and trade partnership with the European Union, as a high-level EU delegation held discussions with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on Tuesday. The meeting held at Singh’s office takes place amid broader negotiations to deepen strategic, economic, and security ties between India and the EU.The talks coincide with the four-day visit of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who arrived in In…
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu presided over the 77th Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path, New Delhi, by unfurling the national flag and led the nation in commemorating the historic day. The National Flag was unfurled amidst the playing of the National Anthem, followed by a thunderous 21-gun salute performed using indigenous 105-mm Light Field Guns.President Murmu, along with European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen…
New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) The Ministry of Defence has finalised the lineup of 30 vibrant tableaux that will be showcased in the 77th Republic Day Parade in the national capital on Monday, Ministry officials said on Thursday. This year’s procession along the Kartavya Path will feature a blend of 17 states and Union Territories alongside 13 Union Ministries and Departments.The Rashtriya Rangshala Camp is set up for the fabrication of Republic Day tableaux on Friday and on Monday (January 26) at the…
New Delhi/Gandhinagar, Jan 22 (IANS) To mark the 77th Republic Day, Gujarat will present a special tableau on Kartavya Path themed “The Mantra of Independence: Vande Mataram,” celebrating the 150th anniversary of the iconic song.The tableau will portray the journey of the Indian national flag, tracing its evolution, symbolism, and key historical milestones associated with the freedom movement.It highlights the contributions of eminent leaders from Gujarat, including Shyamji Krishna Varma and…
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday shared a glimpse of a special invitation, handcrafted by artisans from the North Eastern states, for guests invited to the ‘At Home’ event being hosted by her on the occasion of the 77th Republic Day.President Murmu shared a short film on the invitation kit on her social media handle, and wrote: “Here’s a glimpse of the specially designed ‘At Home’ invitation that has been sent from the President of India to the guests for the 77th Repu…
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who will be on a three-day State Visit to India from January 25-27 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will also be the Chief Guests at the 77th Republic Day celebrations, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Thursday. During the visit, Antonio Costa and Ursula von der Leyen will co-chair the 16th India-EU Summit set to be held on January 27.”Dur…