Jaipur, June 19 (IANS) In a moment of immense pride for Rajasthan and India, internationally acclaimed folk artist Rahis Bharti and his ensemble ‘Dhoad – Gypsies of Rajasthan’ were officially selected by the Embassy of India in Paris to perform at the grand welcome ceremony organised in honour of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his official visit to France. The cultural event, “Bonjour Modi”, was held at the iconic Salle Pleyel Concert Hall in Paris and attended by members of the Indian d…
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Paris, June 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday received a rousing welcome from a huge crowd which had gathered to meet and listen to him during a community programme in Paris.Addressing the gathering, PM Modi stated that he feels like he is at a Bharat Connect event just before concluding his visit to France.PM Modi said that he came with the greeting of 140 crore Indians and expressed his heartfelt thanks to the crowd for the warm welcome.He noted that his government has complet…
Paris, June 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that football is another strong bond that connects India and France, adding that the passion for the sport is visible in both countries. Addressing members of the Indian diaspora in Paris during the final leg of his visit to France and Slovakia, PM Modi extended his best wishes to the French national team, which began its World Cup campaign with a resounding victory.PM Modi noted that football fever was at its peak in France, wi…
Paris, June 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday described Paris as “the city of lights, the city of colours,” emphasising that the French capital embodies art, ideas and inspiration for innovation. Addressing members of the Indian diaspora during the final leg of his visit to France and Slovakia, PM Modi said the presence of Indians from diverse states made Paris even more vibrant, adding new hues to its cultural fabric.The Prime Minister noted that the diaspora included Tamil…
Paris, June 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met several top CEOs and business leaders here, highlighting tremendous opportunities in India’s growing innovation and manufacturing ecosystem.After concluding a successful round of meetings at the G7 Summit in France’s Evian, PM Modi arrived in Paris where he received a ‘warm welcome’ by the Indian diaspora.“PM Modi met Arthur Mensch, Co-founder and CEO of Mistral AI. PM highlighted the opportunities in India’s growing AI eco…
Bratislava, June 14 (IANS) The Indian diaspora in Slovakia is “proud” as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to become the first head of government from the country to visit the European country. The Indians were also hopeful of strengthening ties between the two nations following the Prime Minister’s visit. PM Modi will undertake a state visit to Slovakia on Sunday at the invitation of his Slovak counterpart, Robert Fico.Talking to IANS, a member of the Indian Diaspora, who hailed from West…
Nice, June 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a rousing welcome by the Indian diaspora in Nice, France, chanting slogans of “Modi Modi” and echoes of “Bharat Mata ki Jai”. He was welcomed on Saturday by energetic performances of Kathak, Odissi and Bharatanatyam.”A memorable welcome from the Indian community in Nice. Though they may be several kilometres away from home, the bond of our diaspora with India remains as strong as ever,” PM Modi said on social media platform X.Upon his ar…
Bratislava, June 13 (IANS) Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official visit to Slovakia, the Indian diaspora expressed their eagerness for growing opportunities calling the visit “a positive sign”.”It’s a kind of privilege and historical moment for us, and we are so happy that PM Narendra Modiji is… spending some time for us,.. a large number of our people are already working in skill sectors, especially in automobiles and other sectors and in future, it will grow more. It’s a very pos…
Abuja/New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) The India-Nigeria relationship is not a story of one country projecting power over another but one rooted in mutual recognition and shared aspirations. As two large, youthful democracies of the Global South, India and Nigeria are navigating common challenges ranging from pressures of development and inequality to migration and global competition. This is why the people-to-people dimension of the relationship assumes particular significance, providing a social foun…
Nairobi, June 13 (IANS) The Indian High Commissioner to Kenya on Saturday highlighted the strong economic partnership between India and Kenya and the untapped potential for further growth at a business event in Eldoret.“High Commission, in association with India-Kenya Chamber of Commerce (IKCC), organised a business event in Eldoret to promote trade and investments between India and Kenya,” the High Commission of India, Nairobi wrote on X.“High Commissioner highlighted the strong economic …