New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Seychelles was not only aimed at strengthening ties but to also reiterate India’s commitment to serving as a net service provider in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), a report has claimed. “Seychelles, an archipelago of 115 islands in the western Indian Ocean, lies near vital sea lanes of communication connecting East Africa, West Asia and the wider Indian Ocean region. The security of these sea lanes is therefore crucial to I…
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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 7 (IANS) The ‘Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia’ has become the latest addition to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s growing list of international honours, taking the total number of global awards conferred upon him to 35. The Bintang Adipurna, also known as the “Medal of Honour”, is the highest civilian honour awarded by Indonesia. It is presented to individuals who have rendered exceptional service towards the unity, continuity and prosperity of the Republic of Indones…
Jakarta, July 7 (IANS) Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Tuesday announced conferring the country’s highest honour, the ‘Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia’, upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The ‘Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia’, instituted in 1959, is the highest civilian and military medal of honour conferred by the Southeast Asian nation, recognising extraordinary service.This marked another addition to the growing list of highest honours for PM Modi bestowed…
New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) India has slammed Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif over his recent statement on Prime Minister Narendra Modi receiving Seychelles’ highest environmental honour, with government sources describing him as “mentally unstable” and what his holding the post revealed about the current situation of Pakistan. “That Khawaja Asif is mentally unstable is a known fact. That he could be entrusted with his current responsibility says much about today’s Pakistan. Clearly, he …
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) The High Commissioner of Seychelles to India, Lalatiana Accouche, on Saturday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi encouraged the archipelago to increase bilateral trade during his recent visit to the country.“It was a big honour for Seychelles to have Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji last week until Monday on a State Visit and as our guest of honour for the 50th anniversary of independence of Seychelles,” the High Commissioner said. “It has been not on…
Moradabad, June 30 (IANS) The selection of a handcrafted brass tortoise from Moradabad by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a state gift for the President of Seychelles Patrick Herminie has brought immense pride to the city’s artisan community. The gesture has once again highlighted Moradabad’s globally acclaimed brass craftsmanship and reinforced the importance of India’s traditional handicrafts on the international stage.Reacting to the development, Padma Shri awardee and master artisan Chiranji…
Nairobi, June 30 (IANS) India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Adarsh Swaika, on Tuesday led the country’s delegation at the Informal Heads of Delegations (HODs) meeting in Nairobi ahead of the next session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop the instrument on plastic pollution.“He underlined several key principles on behalf of Indian delegation while conveying India’s readiness to engage constructively towards a balanced …
New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented specially curated gifts to Seychelles leaders during his three-day state visit to the archipelago nation, showcasing India’s rich cultural heritage. PM Modi gifted Muradabadi Brass Tortoise to Seychelles President Patrick Herminie.The Muradabadi Brass Tortoise is a distinguished example of the renowned brassware tradition of Uttar Pradesh’s Moradabad. Handcrafted by skilled artisans, it showcases the region’s exceptional expert…
New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a high-level meeting with the secretaries of all Central government ministries and departments on Tuesday to review the progress of key reforms and regulations aimed at improving the country’s Ease of Doing Business and Ease of Living.According to sources, the meeting will focus on advancing the government’s vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by simplifying regulations, promoting ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and enhancing administrat…