New York: Yoga Matt was rolled out as a special program in the highest building in the Western Hemisphere at the prestigious New York City Landmark World Trade Center, kickstarted on the 75-day-day count on the 11th international day of yoga. India’s Consulate in New York hosted a special “yoga session” yoga session for the … Read more
India was slapped with a reciprocal tax by the United States on Wednesday, as President Donald Trump raised trade barriers on all goods entering America. Below are some of the key points: Tariff rate and comments on India A flat 26% tariff was imposed on all goods being exported by India to the United States, … Read more
India stands ready to offer all assistance to Myanmar and Thailand, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi after a powerful earthquake left dozens dead and buildings collapsed in the two East Asian countries earlier in the day. The tremors were felt in several Indian cities as well, including Kolkata and Imphal. In a post on X … Read more
India on Tuesday slammed Pakistan for its “repeated references” to Jammu and Kashmir at a United Nations debate on peacekeeping reforms. Speaking at the Security Council, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, said the remarks were “unwarranted” and reiterated that the region “was, is, and will always be an integral part of … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to feature in an extensive three-hour podcast with Lex Fridman, a research scientist and popular podcaster known for his deep discussions on artificial intelligence, technology, and philosophy. Mr Fridman, who announced the podcast on X (formerly Twitter), described it as “one of the most powerful conversations of my life.” … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the Indian community in Mauritius with folded hands. He recalled, “I visited Mauritius 10 years ago, on the same day. It was a week after Holi… This time, I will take the colours of Holi with me to India.” In his address, PM Modi emphasised India-Mauritius relations and how they … Read more
Port Louis: Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is on a visit to Mauritius, gifted on Tuesday, a Banarasi Saree in a Sadeli box to the first lady of Mauritius, Brinda Gokhool. The Banarasi saree, originating from Varanasi, is a symbol of luxury and cultural heritage, known for its fine silk, intricate brocades, and opulent zari … Read more
Washington DC: India is not neutral, was Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s strong message on the Russia-Ukraine war during a meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House today. He reiterated that India stands with peace, appreciating Trump’s efforts to bring an end to the war. “India is not neutral. India is siding with … Read more
US President Donald Trump on Thursday said that Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who met Prime Minister Narendra Modi a few hours ago, wanted to do business in India but that country is a very hard place to do business because of the high tariffs. A Few hours after PM Modi met Musk at the Blair … Read more
Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone addressed students on mental health and well-being in the second episode of “Pariksha Pe Charcha” on Wednesday.During the conversation, Padukone discussed the natural feeling of stress and the importance of how students handle it. She said, “Being stressed is natural and it is a part of life. How we handle it, … Read more
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s stop at Cadarache, the home of the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) site on Wednesday, is seen as a significant step in harnessing nuclear energy for global good. The visit reinforces India’s position as an important partner in the global endeavour to develop clean nuclear fusion energy, official sources … Read more
French President Emmanuel Macron, left, welcomes Prime Minister Narendra Modi. NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi late on Monday was welcomed by French President Emmanuel Macron with a hug at a dinner in Paris ahead of the AI Summit. “Delighted to meet my friend, President Macron in Paris,” Modi posted on X on Monday. At … Read more