New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) When Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on the Sabarmati riverfront in Gujarat and gave him a glimpse of the International kite festival, the grandeur and splendour of the carnival too attained the global spotlight. The International kite festival, held every year in Gujarat, marks Uttarayan – a significant period in Hindu calendar symbolising the onset of longer days. Interestingly, the kite festival was a localized celebration until …
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Vadodara, Jan 13 (IANS) With the beginning of the International Kite Festival in Gujarat, the skies in the city became a colourful canvas with kites of various shapes, sizes and colours, fluttering in the breezy weather. The spectacular show of jumbo-size kites occupying the skies dazzled the locals, domestic as well as foreign tourists with its beauty, vibrancy and visual appeal.More than 160 kite flyers from India and abroad showcased spectacular stunts with colourful and unique kites at the I…
Gandhinagar, Jan 13 (IANS) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday left for home after concluding his two-day visit to India. Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat, Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel, and other dignitaries saw him off at Ahmedabad Airport.On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chancellor Merz held delegation-level talks at the Mahatma Mandir Convention Centre in Gandhinagar and agreed to take the relationship between the two nations to a qualitatively higher level, with deep…
Ahmedabad, Jan 12 (IANS) Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi wrote on the growing warmth in India-Germany relations as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz came together at the International Kite Festival in Ahmedabad, transforming a beloved cultural celebration into a moment of global significance. Under the vibrant winter sky, the festival offered a colourful canvas where tradition met diplomacy. PM Modi and Merz enjoyed the spectacle of …
Gandhinagar, Jan 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz held delegation-level talks at the Mahatma Mandir Convention Centre in Gandhinagar on Monday, focusing on enhancing cooperation across various sectors.Chancellor Merz arrived in India early on Monday on a visit aimed at further strengthening bilateral relations between India and Germany.The two leaders are expected to have reviewed the progress made in the India-Germany Strategic Partnership, which has r…
Ahmedabad, Jan 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday participated in the International Kite Festival at the Sabarmati Riverfront in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad, witnessing the colour, energy and cultural vibrancy of the annual event.The International Kite Festival is held every year in Gujarat during January to mark Uttarayan, a significant period in the Hindu calendar that symbolises the sun’s northward journey and the beginning of the summer season. The …
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Gujarat on Monday for an official visit to India, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.This is Merz’s first official visit to India, aimed at enhancing bilateral ties between India and Germany.The German Chancellor was warmly received by Gujarat’s Governor, Acharya Devvrat, at the airport in Ahmedabad.Welcoming Merz, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) took to the social media platform X, stating, “India and…
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) Germany’s state-owned energy company Uniper SE is close to signing a deal to buy green ammonia from India.The agreement is expected to be finalised around the time of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s visit to India next week, marking a key step in strengthening clean energy ties between the two countries, as per reports.Green ammonia, which is produced using renewable electricity, is a crucial input for making green hydrogen.Germany is increasingly relying on green…
Surat, Jan 10 (IANS) Kite flyers from across the world praised the atmosphere ahead of the International Kite Festival (IKF) in Gujarat on Saturday, saying they are looking forward to taking part in the celebrations. Speaking to IANS, Spini Marshall, a kite flyer from London said, “This is my third visit to India and my second visit to Surat. The people are extremely warm and feed us great food. Along with this, the decoration is wonderful as well. I am enjoying myself.”Rumy from Lebanon des…
Ahmedabad, Jan 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a three-day visit to Gujarat, beginning Saturday, during which he will participate in major religious, cultural, diplomatic and infrastructure-related events across Somnath, Rajkot and Ahmedabad.The visit will begin on Saturday, when the Prime Minister arrives in Somnath in the evening. At 8 p.m., he will join devotees at the Somnath Temple for Omkar Mantra chanting, followed by viewing a special drone show organised in the temp…