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Jakarta, July 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to Indonesia, presented rare tea, Indian handicrafts and decoratives to President Prabowo Subianto, representing the artistic elegance of India.PM Modi presented Manohari Gold Tea, one of India’s finest speciality teas, to President Prabowo.The tea showcases the rich tea heritage and craftsmanship of Assam. Made exclusively from the tender buds of the P126 tea clone, it is hand-plucked, hand-rolled, and naturally sun-dried du…

New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Housing costs across 21 countries frequently exceed affordable limits, which is leading to continuous wealth erosion and threatening financial stability, and this crisis is expected to pressure household budgets and retirement savings, particularly for younger generations facing demographic shifts, according to a report released by the World Economic Forum (WEF).The housing affordability crisis is seen as a long-term challenge for global financial stability. The issue i…

New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent foreign visits have resulted in significant strategic, defence, and economic benefits for the country. BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra said this during a press conference at the party’s headquarters in New Delhi on Prime Minister’s recent visits to Seychelles, Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand, as well as the visits of Japan’s top leadership to India.Patra titled his pr…

New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Picture the scene. Perth, January 2008. India’s special envoy has come seeking uranium for a power-starved nation of a billion people, from the country that sits atop the largest uranium reserves on earth. The answer is a flat no. Sign the Non-Proliferation Treaty first, India is told, or go home. India goes home.Now cut to Melbourne, July 2026. The Prime Minister of Australia stands beside the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, and announces that Australian uraniu…

Jakarta, July 11 (IANS) India guaranteed themselves six medals in the U-19 men’s competition at the Asian U-19 & U-23 Boxing Championships after six participants advanced to the semifinals with commanding victories in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Saturday.The Indian contingent produced an impressive all-round display across multiple weight categories, with Aditya (55kg), Sikander (60kg), Mausam Suhag (65kg), Devender Choudhary (75kg), Sagar (85kg), and Shubham Rajput (90kg) all progressing to the …

Beijing, July 11 (IANS) China’s July 6 test launch of a long-range ballistic missile coincided with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s arrival in Jakarta on the first leg of his three-nation tour of Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand, with both Canberra and Wellington denouncing the missile test, a report has stated.PM Modi’s tour offered India an opportunity to deepen strategic ties with key Indo-Pacific countries while also reinforcing the vision of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) theme ar…

New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi concludes his three-nation visit, the whirlwind tour may be seen as more than a routine diplomatic affair; rather reflecting a shift from transactional engagement to a more durable strategic architecture, built effectively on personal rapport and mutual trust. In Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand, the symbolism of warm welcomes, public admiration, and unusually candid praise helped turn bilateral meetings into something closer to rela…

Auckland, July 11 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s historic visit to New Zealand deepened bonds, strengthened partnerships and shaped a shared future. In a special gesture, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon travelled to the airport along with PM Modi and saw him off as he emplaned for New Delhi after concluding his three-nation visit.”A visit that deepened bonds, strengthened partnerships and shaped a shared future. A…

Jakarta, July 10 (IANS) India’s U-23 men’s boxers delivered a strong performance at the Asian U-19 & U-23 Boxing Championships, with six boxers advancing to the semifinals to assure medals following the quarterfinal bouts held on Friday in Jakarta.Leading the charge, Asian champion Vishvanath (50kg) continued his dominant run with a convincing 5:0 win over Saudi Arabia’s Ibrahim Aljohani. Ganga (55kg) matched that performance with a clinical 5:0 victory against Vietnam’s Quang Loc Tran…

Jakarta, July 10 (IANS) The Indian Embassy in Indonesia on Friday announced the commemoration of the ‘Tagore-Dewantara Year of Cultural and Educational Diplomacy’ from July 2026 to September 2027.”India, Indonesia Celebrating 100 Years of a Shared Cultural Journey! We are thrilled to announce the commemoration of the ‘Tagore-Dewantara Year of Cultural and Educational Diplomacy’ from July 2026 to September 2027!” the Embassy wrote on X.”Naming this historic year after Asia’s first Nobel laureat…