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  • PM Narendra Modi In UAE Live Updates: Abu Dhabi Is Our 3rd Largest Trade Partner, 7th Biggest Investor, Says PM |

    ABU DHABI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently addressing the much-anticipated ‘Ahlan Modi’ event in Abu Dhabi. This event is possibly one of the largest diaspora gatherings, with a staggering 65,000 individuals registered to attend it at the Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi. According to the organisers of the event, the event will feature the participation of 150 Indian community groups from various regions of India. Additionally, approximately 700 local performers will showcase a vibrant “cultural extravaganza” for the audience. The gathering serves as a tribute to the Indian ethos of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam,” which espouses the belief in global brotherhood and inclusivity.

    Here Are The Live Updates On PM Modi’s UAE Visit:-

    -Even today, the MoUs that were signed between us are taking forward this commitment. We are integrating our financial system. In the field of technology and innovation, the India and UAE partnership is strengthening continuously. In the area of community and culture, what India-UAE have achieved is a model for the world: PM

    -Today, UAE is India’s third largest trade partner. Today, UAE is the seventh largest investor. Both countries are cooperating a lot in Ease of Living and Ease of Doing Business: PM

    -“Our relation is that of talent, innovation and culture. In the past, we have re-energised our relations, in every direction. The two countries have walked together and have gone ahead together,” says PM 

    -“I am fortunate that the UAE has awarded me with its highest civilian award – The Order of Zayed. This honour is not just mine but that of the crores of Indians, of all of you,” Says PM

    -In 2015, when I presented to him (Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed) the proposal to build a temple in Abu Dhabi on behalf of all of you, he immediately said yes to it…now the time has come to inaugurate this grand (BAPS) temple.” PM Modi

    -This is my 7th visit to the UAE in the last 10 years. Brother Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed also came to receive me at the airport today…this makes him special. I am happy that we got the opportunity to welcome him four times in India. A few days ago he came to Gujarat and lakhs of people gathered on the streets to thank him: PM 

    -I remember my first visit (to the UAE) in 2015 when it had been only some time since I came to the Centre. It was the first visit of an Indian PM to the UAE, after three decades. The world of diplomacy was new to me. At that time, I was welcomed at the airport by the then Crown Prince and today’s President along with his five brothers. That warmth, the shine in their eyes – I can never forget that…That welcome was not for me alone but for the 140 crore Indians: PM

    -“Modi-Modi” slogan is being raised by crowd at the ‘Ahlan Modi’ event in Abu Dhabi, UAE

     

    #WATCH | “Modi-Modi” slogan being raised by people at the ‘Ahlan Modi’ event in Abu Dhabi, UAE pic.twitter.com/O0fxcjOe54
    — ANI (@ANI) February 13, 2024

     

    -Your energy is resounding, and I am overwhelmed by the love shown by all of you. I want to thank each and every one of you: PM Modi

    -I have come to meet my family members. I have brought the fragrance of the soil where you were born and have brought the message of 140 crore people. The message is that Bharat is proud of you: PM tells the Indian diaspora

    -Every breath in this stadium is saying India-UAE ‘Dosti Zindabad’ (Long live India-UAE friendship),” PM

    -Today you have created history in Abu Dhabi. You all have come from various parts of the world but everyone’s heart is connected: PM 

    -India’s National anthem is being played ahead of the Ahlan Modi event at Zayed Sports City Stadium

    -UK MP Priti Patel also joins ‘Ahlan Modi’ event in Abu Dhabi, calls it ”a celebration of diaspora”

    -Incredibly honoured by the warm welcome from the Indian Community in Abu Dhabi today. The vibrancy of our diaspora never ceases to amaze me: PM Modi after meeting members of the Indian diaspora in Abu Dhabi

    -PM Narendra Modi arrives at the Zayed Sports Stadium in Abu Dhabi, UAE for the ‘Ahlan Modi’ event. The PM will address the Indian diaspora here, shortly

     

    #WATCH | PM Narendra Modi arrives at the Zayed Sports Stadium in Abu Dhabi, UAE for the ‘Ahlan Modi’ event.

    PM will address the Indian diaspora here, shortly. pic.twitter.com/tASLXlNnNi
    — ANI (@ANI) February 13, 2024

     

    -A huge crowd awaits PM Modi at Zayed Sports Stadium in Abu Dhabi for the ‘Ahlan Modi’ event

     

    #AhlanModi event: PM Narendra Modi to shortly address the Indian diaspora at Zayed Sports Stadium in Abu Dhabi, UAE pic.twitter.com/2YAqu4laEX
    — ANI (@ANI) February 13, 2024

     

    Abdulnasser Alshaali, the UAE’s Ambassador to India, emphasized the significance of PM Modi’s visit, describing it as “very important” for fostering stronger bilateral ties between the two nations. During his visit, Prime Minister Modi is slated to engage in discussions with President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, focusing on avenues to bolster and broaden their strategic partnership.

    Inauguration of BAPS Hindu Temple

    Adding to the significance of the visit, Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate the first Hindu temple, Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Mandit, in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. This inauguration underscores the growing cultural exchanges and religious tolerance between the two countries.

    Shortly after his arrival here, Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for the BAPS Hindu Temple that will be inaugurated tomorrow and said that it reflects his love and respect for India. The two leaders also held a bilateral meeting in Abu Dhabi, during which MoUs were exchanged.
    He also thanked the UAE President for accepting his invitation to be the Chief Guest at the Vibrant Gujarat Summit in January.

    “Brother, firstly, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to you for your warm welcome…Whenever I come to UAE, I have always felt as if I have come to my own home, to meet with the members of my own family,” PM Modi said during the bilateral meeting. 

    Expressing gratitude for the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi, PM Modi said that this couldn’t have been possible without his love and support. “I consider the construction of BAPS temple here as a reflection of your love for India and your vision for the bright future of UAE. This couldn’t have been possible without your support. During our first meeting, I had just put up a simple request for you to look into it and you took a prompt decision, asking me to ‘Put your finger on any piece of land, you will get it’. Perhaps, this level of love and trust showcases the unique relationship,” PM Modi said.

    Earlier, upon his arrival at the airport, PM Modi was welcomed by UAE President Al Nahyan. The two leaders shook hands and hugged each other. “Immensely grateful to my brother, HH @MohamedBinZayed, for taking the time to receive me at Abu Dhabi airport. I look forward to a productive visit which will further strengthen the friendship between India and UAE,” said PM Modi in a post on X.

    PM Modi will be in the UAE from February 13-14 after which he will proceed to Doha. 

  • In UK, Dhankhar praises CJI, EC, urges NRIs to be India’s ambassadors

    Calling Leader Justice of India D Y Chandrachud “one of the vital enlightened souls” to turn out to be the CJI, who “brings at the desk large revel in, dedication, hobby, and is drastically proficient”, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has hailed the “achieve of the Indian judiciary” and mentioned that it has no parallel.

    Addressing the Indian diaspora in London on Friday evening, he mentioned, “Take a look at the orders — it takes him (CJI) no time to grant aid to an bizarre guy. The place do you’ve got a judiciary as concerned as in India?”

    This comes towards the backdrop of a debate previous this yr at the factor of appointments to raised judiciary. With the federal government wondering the present Collegium machine, and the Very best Courtroom protecting it, Dhankhar, Chairman of Rajya Sabha, had mentioned that he does no longer subscribe to the Kesavananda Bharati case verdict, which mentioned Parliament can amend the Charter however no longer its fundamental construction.

    He had asserted that Parliamentary sovereignty and autonomy are very important for the survival of democracy and can’t be authorised to be compromised by means of the manager or judiciary. Addressing the 83rd All India Presiding Officials Convention in Jaipur on January 11, Dhankhar mentioned the judiciary can not intrude in lawmaking. “In 1973, a unsuitable precedent (galat parampara) began,” he had mentioned.

    In reaction, CJI Chandrachud had referred to as the elemental construction doctrine a “North Celebrity” that “guides and offers sure path to the interpreters and implementers of the Charter when the trail forward is convoluted”.

    In London on Friday, Dhankhar mentioned there’ll at all times be “problems in dynamics of governance”, however “once we read about our judiciary, it’s spinally robust…. From the apex courtroom down the road, go searching: the achieve of the Indian Judiciary for the typical guy has no parallel. Believe how exceptional an fulfillment it’s.”

    In the United Kingdom to wait the Coronation of King Charles III, Dhankhar addressed the Indian group and focussed at the enlargement strides being made by means of India and its luck tale as a “democracy performing at an unrivaled stage”.

    Praising the diaspora for making the rustic proud, the Vice President mentioned: “India is pleased with its diaspora. They continue to be absolutely dedicated to the karam bhumi, and in addition to their janam bhumi. Everybody of you needs to be a 24×7 ambassador of Bharat… I’d subsequently attraction to all of you, in no matter means you’ll give a contribution to the expansion of the country, for the upward push in its popularity; and to make sure that untenable, ill-premised, unfounded, baseless narratives don’t take strides within the public area.”

    He spoke of the “Amrit Kaal” achievements beneath Top Minister Narendra Modi, marking 75 years of Independence, and highlighted the federal government’s goal to turn out to be the third-largest financial system by means of the flip of the last decade.

    “Take a look at our Parliamentarians, those that get elected to the Area of Other folks [Lok Sabha],” he mentioned. “It’s the hardest check. Those that are within the Higher Area are very proficient. We’re pleased with our Parliamentarians. Within the procedure, if we read about a short lived restricted house and be judgmental about it, it is going to no longer be suitable.”

    “I haven’t any issue in announcing that Indian democracy is functioning these days at a degree which is unrivaled any place on the earth,” he famous.

    In a veiled assault on Rahul Gandhi, who had mentioned throughout a lecture in the United Kingdom in March that India’s democratic establishments are “beneath assault by means of the RSS and BJP”, Dhankhar mentioned, with out naming the Congress chief, “Our establishments are impartial. The Election Fee of India does wonderful paintings; the Contributors of Parliament had made an enter that the ECI is usually a guiding issue; a lighthouse for the remainder of the sector on the way to behavior elections moderately, successfully, within the shortest time.”

    Declaring that he was once no longer in London “to make a partisan remark”, Dhankhar mentioned, “It’s been India’s tradition that once we step out of our nation’s limitations, we step out as its ambassadors, and the best exemplification of it took place throughout the regime of P V Narasimha Rao, our Top Minister from 1992 onwards for 5 years, and Manmohan Singh was once his Finance Minister. (The then) Chief of the Opposition, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who later turned into the Top Minister, represented India. This is our tradition, and that’s deeply embedded in our civilisational ethos.”

    Dhankhar mentioned, “No person is towards fair review or complaint — that can at all times lend a hand us reach our objectives. However malicious, pernicious orchestration is antithetical to excellent moral sense.”

    The Vice President additionally spoke about India’s achievements throughout more than a few sectors, together with virtual transformation, healthcare and vaccines, area generation and infrastructure enlargement. “The instant of glory for India has come and that second is being mirrored by means of the bottom truth, the sector is recognising it,” he mentioned.

  • PM Modi raises worry over assault on temples in Australia throughout talks with Albanese

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    NEW DELHI: Top Minister Narendra Modi on Friday conveyed to his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese India’s issues over the assaults on temples in Australia through Khalistani supporters. 

    Each leaders additionally performed an in depth dialogue on maritime safety within the Indo-Pacific area on the first annual India-Australia Summit on the nationwide capital.

    In his media observation, Modi referred to the contribution of the Indian neighborhood in Australia and described the incidents of vandalism in Australia as a “subject of be apologetic about.”

    “This is a subject of be apologetic about that stories of assaults on temples have come ceaselessly from Australia over the last few weeks. It’s herbal that such information worries everybody in India, and disturbs our thoughts,” he mentioned.

    “I conveyed those emotions and issues to Top Minister Albanese and he has confident me that the protection of the Indian neighborhood is of particular precedence for him. Our groups shall be in common touch in this subject, and can cooperate up to conceivable,” he added.

    The Indian Prime Fee in Canberra just lately condemned the “deeply aggravating” incidents of vandalisation of 3 Hindu temples in Melbourne and requested the Australian Govt to verify the security and safety of participants of the Indian neighborhood and their houses within the nation.

    In January, ISKCON’s Hare Krishna Temple used to be vandalized in Melbourne’s Albert Park house. Shri Shiva Vishnu Temple in Carrum Downs used to be vandalized on January 16 and BAPS Swaminarayan Temple within the Mill Park house on January 12.

    Each leaders additionally mentioned quite a lot of sides of mutual cooperation together with strategic convergence and not unusual pursuits within the Indo-Pacific area. The leaders vowed to conclude a Complete Financial Cooperation Settlement (CECA).

    At the proposed CECA, Albanese mentioned the “transformational deal” will realise the entire attainable of the bilateral financial dating, developing new employment alternatives and elevating residing requirements for the folk of each Australia and India.

    ALSO READ | PM Albanese visits INS Vikrant, says Australia to host Workout Malabar

    In the meantime, PM Modi described safety cooperation as crucial pillar of the India-Australia complete strategic partnership. “We had an in depth dialogue on maritime safety within the Indo-Pacific area and extending mutual defence and safety cooperation. To make stronger touch and friendship amongst our younger squaddies, now we have established the Normal Rawat Officials Trade Programme, which has began this month,” PM Modi added.

    The Financial Cooperation and Business Settlement (ECTA) used to be applied closing 12 months and has spread out higher alternatives for industry and funding between each countries. The discussions had been additionally thinking about boosting cooperation in blank power, industry and funding, defence and safety, essential minerals, migration and mobility, provide chains, training, tradition and sports activities.

    “I’m happy with the deep and colourful ties between our countries. My talk over with has reinforced the already shut dating that Australia enjoys with India – which is a key spouse within the Indo-Pacific. Construction a more potent partnership with India will ship tangible advantages for Australia in industry and funding, training, renewable power, defence, safety and tradition,” mentioned PM Albanese.

    ALSO READ | Australian PM Albanese celebrates Holi in Gujarat, visits Sabarmati Ashram

    The 2 aspects additionally inked 4 agreements offering for cooperation in spaces of sports activities, innovation, audio-visual manufacturing and solar energy following the talks between Modi and Albanese.

    In the meantime, India and Australia also are transferring ahead with the Mobility Settlement which shall be really useful for college kids, staff, and pros. The Indian diaspora is now the second one greatest immigrant neighborhood in Australia which is making a vital contribution to the society and economic system of Australia.

    Australia will host Workout Malabar for the primary time this 12 months. The Malabar naval workout started in 1992 between India and the USA, whilst Australia used to be incorporated as an everlasting member in 2020. “Construction actual collaboration with companions like India, Japan and the USA is a superb factor,” PM Albanese added.

    In his remarks, Albanese described his nation’s dating with India as “multifaceted” and mentioned he used to be having a look ahead to web hosting Modi in Australia for the Quad leaders’ summit in Might after which returning to India in September for the G20 summit.

    (With inputs from PTI, ANI)

    NEW DELHI: Top Minister Narendra Modi on Friday conveyed to his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese India’s issues over the assaults on temples in Australia through Khalistani supporters. 

    Each leaders additionally performed an in depth dialogue on maritime safety within the Indo-Pacific area on the first annual India-Australia Summit on the nationwide capital.

    In his media observation, Modi referred to the contribution of the Indian neighborhood in Australia and described the incidents of vandalism in Australia as a “subject of be apologetic about.”googletag.cmd.push(serve as() googletag.show(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2′); );

    “This is a subject of be apologetic about that stories of assaults on temples have come ceaselessly from Australia over the last few weeks. It’s herbal that such information worries everybody in India, and disturbs our thoughts,” he mentioned.

    “I conveyed those emotions and issues to Top Minister Albanese and he has confident me that the protection of the Indian neighborhood is of particular precedence for him. Our groups shall be in common touch in this subject, and can cooperate up to conceivable,” he added.

    The Indian Prime Fee in Canberra just lately condemned the “deeply aggravating” incidents of vandalisation of 3 Hindu temples in Melbourne and requested the Australian Govt to verify the security and safety of participants of the Indian neighborhood and their houses within the nation.

    In January, ISKCON’s Hare Krishna Temple used to be vandalized in Melbourne’s Albert Park house. Shri Shiva Vishnu Temple in Carrum Downs used to be vandalized on January 16 and BAPS Swaminarayan Temple within the Mill Park house on January 12.

    Each leaders additionally mentioned quite a lot of sides of mutual cooperation together with strategic convergence and not unusual pursuits within the Indo-Pacific area. The leaders vowed to conclude a Complete Financial Cooperation Settlement (CECA).

    At the proposed CECA, Albanese mentioned the “transformational deal” will realise the entire attainable of the bilateral financial dating, developing new employment alternatives and elevating residing requirements for the folk of each Australia and India.

    ALSO READ | PM Albanese visits INS Vikrant, says Australia to host Workout Malabar

    In the meantime, PM Modi described safety cooperation as crucial pillar of the India-Australia complete strategic partnership. “We had an in depth dialogue on maritime safety within the Indo-Pacific area and extending mutual defence and safety cooperation. To make stronger touch and friendship amongst our younger squaddies, now we have established the Normal Rawat Officials Trade Programme, which has began this month,” PM Modi added.

    The Financial Cooperation and Business Settlement (ECTA) used to be applied closing 12 months and has spread out higher alternatives for industry and funding between each countries. The discussions had been additionally thinking about boosting cooperation in blank power, industry and funding, defence and safety, essential minerals, migration and mobility, provide chains, training, tradition and sports activities.

    “I’m happy with the deep and colourful ties between our countries. My talk over with has reinforced the already shut dating that Australia enjoys with India – which is a key spouse within the Indo-Pacific. Construction a more potent partnership with India will ship tangible advantages for Australia in industry and funding, training, renewable power, defence, safety and tradition,” mentioned PM Albanese.

    ALSO READ | Australian PM Albanese celebrates Holi in Gujarat, visits Sabarmati Ashram

    The 2 aspects additionally inked 4 agreements offering for cooperation in spaces of sports activities, innovation, audio-visual manufacturing and solar energy following the talks between Modi and Albanese.

    In the meantime, India and Australia also are transferring ahead with the Mobility Settlement which shall be really useful for college kids, staff, and pros. The Indian diaspora is now the second one greatest immigrant neighborhood in Australia which is making a vital contribution to the society and economic system of Australia.

    Australia will host Workout Malabar for the primary time this 12 months. The Malabar naval workout started in 1992 between India and the USA, whilst Australia used to be incorporated as an everlasting member in 2020. “Construction actual collaboration with companions like India, Japan and the USA is a superb factor,” PM Albanese added.

    In his remarks, Albanese described his nation’s dating with India as “multifaceted” and mentioned he used to be having a look ahead to web hosting Modi in Australia for the Quad leaders’ summit in Might after which returning to India in September for the G20 summit.

    (With inputs from PTI, ANI)

  • ‘Massive distinction between pre, post-2014 India’: PM Modi to Indian diaspora in Indonesia

    By means of PTI

    BALI:  High Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday asserted that there’s a massive distinction between pre-2014 and post-2014 India, pronouncing the rustic is now shifting forward at an “remarkable pace and scale” as he underlined that it’s now the quickest increasing massive economic system and ranked first in different sectors.

    Addressing the Indian diaspora in Indonesia at an match right here, Modi mentioned India is a ray of hope for the sector within the twenty first century. Modi mentioned that there’s a massive distinction between India prior to and after 2014, the yr when his govt got here into energy.

    The Modi-led BJP govt was once voted to energy in 2014. The ruling BJP once more swept again to energy within the 2019 basic elections. “These days, India is the fastest-growing massive economic system on this planet,” Modi mentioned amid an enormous spherical of applause.

    The high minister mentioned that India is number one lately in virtual transactions, international fintech, IT outsourcing, smartphone knowledge intake and vaccine production.

    And this has develop into imaginable as a result of “lately’s India does not suppose small. These days India goes forward at remarkable scale and pace”, he mentioned.

    “We do not dream small anymore. Since 2014, we’ve got opened greater than 320 million financial institution accounts. Greater than the inhabitants of america,” he mentioned.

    Modi mentioned Indonesia was once lucky to score independence two years prior to India and there’s a lot that India can be informed from Indonesia.

    Then again, on the similar time, he mentioned, in its 75-year-old lengthy construction adventure, there’s a lot that India too can give to Indonesia.

    “The ability, era, innovation and trade of India have made an id for themselves on this planet. A number of giant firms of the sector lately have an Indian-origin CEO,” Modi mentioned.

    Modi is right here to wait the G20 Summit on the invitation of Indonesian President Joko Widodo.

    India is lately a part of the G20 Troika (present, earlier, and incoming G20 Presidencies) comprising Indonesia, Italy, and India.
    ALSO READ | G20 Summit: PM Modi bats for international relations, go back to ceasefire in Ukraine

    BALI:  High Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday asserted that there’s a massive distinction between pre-2014 and post-2014 India, pronouncing the rustic is now shifting forward at an “remarkable pace and scale” as he underlined that it’s now the quickest increasing massive economic system and ranked first in different sectors.

    Addressing the Indian diaspora in Indonesia at an match right here, Modi mentioned India is a ray of hope for the sector within the twenty first century. Modi mentioned that there’s a massive distinction between India prior to and after 2014, the yr when his govt got here into energy.

    The Modi-led BJP govt was once voted to energy in 2014. The ruling BJP once more swept again to energy within the 2019 basic elections. “These days, India is the fastest-growing massive economic system on this planet,” Modi mentioned amid an enormous spherical of applause.

    The high minister mentioned that India is number one lately in virtual transactions, international fintech, IT outsourcing, smartphone knowledge intake and vaccine production.

    And this has develop into imaginable as a result of “lately’s India does not suppose small. These days India goes forward at remarkable scale and pace”, he mentioned.

    “We do not dream small anymore. Since 2014, we’ve got opened greater than 320 million financial institution accounts. Greater than the inhabitants of america,” he mentioned.

    Modi mentioned Indonesia was once lucky to score independence two years prior to India and there’s a lot that India can be informed from Indonesia.

    Then again, on the similar time, he mentioned, in its 75-year-old lengthy construction adventure, there’s a lot that India too can give to Indonesia.

    “The ability, era, innovation and trade of India have made an id for themselves on this planet. A number of giant firms of the sector lately have an Indian-origin CEO,” Modi mentioned.

    Modi is right here to wait the G20 Summit on the invitation of Indonesian President Joko Widodo.

    India is lately a part of the G20 Troika (present, earlier, and incoming G20 Presidencies) comprising Indonesia, Italy, and India.ALSO READ | G20 Summit: PM Modi bats for international relations, go back to ceasefire in Ukraine