Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to Israel, has strongly reiterated India's stance on the Gaza issue, emphasizing that humanity must never fall victim to conflict. Speaking at a joint press briefing with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, PM Modi expressed India's unwavering support for the Gaza Peace Plan, which was endorsed by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). He stated that the plan creates a pathway toward peace in the region and reinforced India's commitme
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to Israel, has strongly reiterated India's stance on the Gaza issue, emphasizing that humanity must never fall victim to conflict. Speaking at a joint press briefing with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, PM Modi expressed India's unwavering support for the Gaza Peace Plan, which was endorsed by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). He stated that the plan creates a pathway toward peace in the region and reinforced India's commitme
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch a nationwide HPV vaccination campaign on February 28, aimed at preventing cervical cancer in India. The campaign will provide free vaccinations to 14-year-old girls at government health centres, a significant step towards reducing the burden of cervical cancer, one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among women in India. The launch event will take place at 11:30 AM from Ajmer, with the participation of Chief Ministers, admini
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch a nationwide HPV vaccination campaign on February 28, aimed at preventing cervical cancer in India. The campaign will provide free vaccinations to 14-year-old girls at government health centres, a significant step towards reducing the burden of cervical cancer, one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among women in India. The launch event will take place at 11:30 AM from Ajmer, with the participation of Chief Ministers, admini
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a significant gesture during his private dinner with Prime Minister Narendra Modi by wearing a traditional Indian jacket, warmly greeting the Indian leader. This thoughtful attire choice was widely seen as a symbol of the growing strategic partnership between India and Israel. The move not only emphasized the strengthening diplomatic and defense ties but also highlighted the personal rapport shared by both leaders, underscoring the deepening coop
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a significant gesture during his private dinner with Prime Minister Narendra Modi by wearing a traditional Indian jacket, warmly greeting the Indian leader. This thoughtful attire choice was widely seen as a symbol of the growing strategic partnership between India and Israel. The move not only emphasized the strengthening diplomatic and defense ties but also highlighted the personal rapport shared by both leaders, underscoring the deepening coop
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Wednesday conferred with the prestigious Speaker of the Knesset Medal, marking a significant milestone in India-Israel relations. The honour, considered the highest award of Israel’s Parliament, was presented in recognition of Modi’s exceptional contribution to strengthening the strategic partnership between the two nations. Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana presented the medal to the Indian prime minister following his address to the Israeli Parliam
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Wednesday conferred with the prestigious Speaker of the Knesset Medal, marking a significant milestone in India-Israel relations. The honour, considered the highest award of Israel’s Parliament, was presented in recognition of Modi’s exceptional contribution to strengthening the strategic partnership between the two nations. Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana presented the medal to the Indian prime minister following his address to the Israeli Parliam
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a standing ovation in Israel’s parliament on Wednesday as he delivered a historic address to the Knesset, becoming the first Indian prime minister to speak before the Israeli legislature. Lawmakers rose to their feet and chanted his name as Modi began his remarks by conveying greetings from 1.4 billion Indians. In his speech, the prime minister strongly condemned terrorism and reiterated India’s firm policy of zero tolerance toward ex
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a standing ovation in Israel’s parliament on Wednesday as he delivered a historic address to the Knesset, becoming the first Indian prime minister to speak before the Israeli legislature. Lawmakers rose to their feet and chanted his name as Modi began his remarks by conveying greetings from 1.4 billion Indians. In his speech, the prime minister strongly condemned terrorism and reiterated India’s firm policy of zero tolerance toward ex
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended warm congratulations to popular actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna ahead of their much-anticipated wedding scheduled for February 26, 2026, in Udaipur. The wedding, set to take place at the luxurious ITC Momentos, is expected to be a private yet culturally rich celebration attended by close family members, friends, and select guests from the film industry. The Prime Minister’s personal message to the Deverakonda and Mandanna families has
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended warm congratulations to popular actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna ahead of their much-anticipated wedding scheduled for February 26, 2026, in Udaipur. The wedding, set to take place at the luxurious ITC Momentos, is expected to be a private yet culturally rich celebration attended by close family members, friends, and select guests from the film industry. The Prime Minister’s personal message to the Deverakonda and Mandanna families has
The Bombay High Court has reserved its order on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's plea to quash a defamation complaint related to his controversial remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The remarks, which referred to PM Modi as “commander-in-thief” during a public rally in Rajasthan in September 2018, led to a criminal defamation case initiated by BJP member Mahesh Shrishrimal. The complaint, filed in August 2019, claims that Gandhi’s statements were defamatory and sugges
The Bombay High Court has reserved its order on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's plea to quash a defamation complaint related to his controversial remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The remarks, which referred to PM Modi as “commander-in-thief” during a public rally in Rajasthan in September 2018, led to a criminal defamation case initiated by BJP member Mahesh Shrishrimal. The complaint, filed in August 2019, claims that Gandhi’s statements were defamatory and sugges
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a high-profile visit to India as part of a broader Indo-Pacific tour, in what officials describe as a significant step toward revitalizing bilateral relations that have faced strain in recent years. The visit, scheduled from February 26 to March 7, 2026, will also include stops in Australia and Japan, reflecting Ottawa’s strategic focus on strengthening partnerships across the Indo-Pacific region. Carney’s itinerary begins in Mum
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a high-profile visit to India as part of a broader Indo-Pacific tour, in what officials describe as a significant step toward revitalizing bilateral relations that have faced strain in recent years. The visit, scheduled from February 26 to March 7, 2026, will also include stops in Australia and Japan, reflecting Ottawa’s strategic focus on strengthening partnerships across the Indo-Pacific region. Carney’s itinerary begins in Mum
Israel’s Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, on Monday expressed enthusiasm ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit, describing it as a significant step forward in strengthening India-Israel relations. The visit, scheduled for February 25, is expected to accelerate cooperation across defence, technology, and economic sectors, reflecting the growing depth of the strategic partnership between the two nations. In a video message shared on social media, Azar said Israel was l
Israel’s Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, on Monday expressed enthusiasm ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit, describing it as a significant step forward in strengthening India-Israel relations. The visit, scheduled for February 25, is expected to accelerate cooperation across defence, technology, and economic sectors, reflecting the growing depth of the strategic partnership between the two nations. In a video message shared on social media, Azar said Israel was l
New Delhi: Canada’s Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, Evan Solomon, has underscored the growing momentum behind trilateral collaboration among Canada, India and Australia in the field of emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence. Speaking to reporters in the national capital, Solomon described the three countries as natural partners in advancing responsible and inclusive AI development. He noted that Canada and India have both establishe
New Delhi: Canada’s Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, Evan Solomon, has underscored the growing momentum behind trilateral collaboration among Canada, India and Australia in the field of emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence. Speaking to reporters in the national capital, Solomon described the three countries as natural partners in advancing responsible and inclusive AI development. He noted that Canada and India have both establishe
Trading gold and silver futures on India’s major commodity exchanges has become more affordable after the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) removed additional margin requirements that were imposed earlier due to market volatility. This move is expected to make futures trading more accessible, especially for retail traders and smaller investors, as it reduces the amount of upfront capital required to enter these contracts. The decision reflects stabilizing
Trading gold and silver futures on India’s major commodity exchanges has become more affordable after the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) removed additional margin requirements that were imposed earlier due to market volatility. This move is expected to make futures trading more accessible, especially for retail traders and smaller investors, as it reduces the amount of upfront capital required to enter these contracts. The decision reflects stabilizing
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has intensified his criticism of the Narendra Modi-led government following a controversy at the AI Impact Summit 2026, where a robot dog displayed by Galgotias University was alleged to be a Chinese product rather than an indigenous innovation. Taking to social media platform X, Rahul Gandhi described the event as a disorganised PR spectacle, accusing the government of
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has intensified his criticism of the Narendra Modi-led government following a controversy at the AI Impact Summit 2026, where a robot dog displayed by Galgotias University was alleged to be a Chinese product rather than an indigenous innovation. Taking to social media platform X, Rahul Gandhi described the event as a disorganised PR spectacle, accusing the government of
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended a warm invitation to Bangladesh’s newly sworn-in Prime Minister Tarique Rahman following the Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s (BNP) electoral victory, signaling India’s intent to deepen engagement with Dhaka’s new leadership. In a congratulatory letter sent soon after the swearing-in ceremony in Dhaka, PM Modi expressed confidence that bilateral relations would grow stronger under Rahman’s leadership and emphasized the importance of shared dev
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended a warm invitation to Bangladesh’s newly sworn-in Prime Minister Tarique Rahman following the Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s (BNP) electoral victory, signaling India’s intent to deepen engagement with Dhaka’s new leadership. In a congratulatory letter sent soon after the swearing-in ceremony in Dhaka, PM Modi expressed confidence that bilateral relations would grow stronger under Rahman’s leadership and emphasized the importance of shared dev
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday emphasized that India must position itself as a global leader in artificial intelligence, urging the country to transition from being primarily a consumer of technology to a creator of advanced AI solutions. His remarks came during the ongoing India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, a high-profile international gathering widely regarded as the first global AI forum of this scale hosted in the Global South. In an interview with ANI, the Prime Minister
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday emphasized that India must position itself as a global leader in artificial intelligence, urging the country to transition from being primarily a consumer of technology to a creator of advanced AI solutions. His remarks came during the ongoing India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, a high-profile international gathering widely regarded as the first global AI forum of this scale hosted in the Global South. In an interview with ANI, the Prime Minister
French President Emmanuel Macron is set to begin a three-day visit to India on Tuesday, with high-level discussions expected to focus on artificial intelligence cooperation and a potential multibillion-dollar agreement involving Dassault Aviation Rafale fighter jets. The visit underscores the growing India-France relations and reflects both countries’ efforts to strengthen their strategic partnership across defence, technology, and economic sectors. Macron, accompanied by his wife Brigitte
French President Emmanuel Macron is set to begin a three-day visit to India on Tuesday, with high-level discussions expected to focus on artificial intelligence cooperation and a potential multibillion-dollar agreement involving Dassault Aviation Rafale fighter jets. The visit underscores the growing India-France relations and reflects both countries’ efforts to strengthen their strategic partnership across defence, technology, and economic sectors. Macron, accompanied by his wife Brigitte
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to undertake a two-day visit to Israel from February 25 to 26, according to sources familiar with the development. The programme for the trip is currently being finalised, but officials indicate that the visit will include high-level engagements aimed at strengthening the already robust India–Israel partnership. During the visit, Modi is likely to address the Israeli parliament, the Knesset, where discussions are expected to focus on key bilateral an
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to undertake a two-day visit to Israel from February 25 to 26, according to sources familiar with the development. The programme for the trip is currently being finalised, but officials indicate that the visit will include high-level engagements aimed at strengthening the already robust India–Israel partnership. During the visit, Modi is likely to address the Israeli parliament, the Knesset, where discussions are expected to focus on key bilateral an