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  • PM Modi Leaves For Italy To Attend G7 Outreach Session In First Foreign Trip Of 3rd Term |

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Thursday that India will prioritise energy, artificial intelligence, Africa, and the Mediterranean at the G7 summit outreach session in Italy. Modi emplaned for Italy in his first foreign trip after taking office for the third time as prime minister. In addition to attending the outreach session on Friday, he has appointments to have one-on-one meetings outside of the summit with several international leaders. A meeting between US President Joe Biden and Modi is possible. Modi said in his departure statement that the outreach session will also cover matters important to the Global South.

    “At the invitation of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, I am travelling to Apulia region in Italy to participate in the G7 Outreach summit on June 14,” said Modi. The prime minister expressed satisfaction that his first visit in his third consecutive term would be to Italy for the G7 summit.

    “During the discussions at the Outreach session, the focus would be on artificial intelligence, energy, Africa, and the Mediterranean,” said Modi. “It will be an opportunity to bring greater synergy between the outcomes of the G20 Summit held under India’s Presidency and the forthcoming G7 Summit, and deliberate on issues which are crucial for the Global South,” he stated.

    Modi will hold a bilateral meeting with Meloni. “Prime Minister Meloni’s two visits to India last year were instrumental in infusing momentum and depth in our bilateral agenda,” he said. “We remain committed to consolidate the India-Italy strategic partnership, and bolster cooperation in the Indo-Pacific and the Mediterranean regions,” he said.

    The prime minister is likely to hold a number of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the summit. “I am also looking forward to meeting other leaders participating in the Summit,” he said. The G7 comprises the US, the UK, France, Italy, Germany, Canada and Japan. Italy is holding the current presidency of the G7 (Group of Seven) and is hosting the summit in that capacity.

  • PM Modi Gives Go-Ahead For Full Deployment Of Counter-Terror Capabilities After Chairing J&K Security Meet |

    J&K Terror Attacks: After chairing a review meeting on the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave the go-ahead for the officials to deploy the full range of counter-terror capabilities in response to the several terror attacks that have occurred in the last four days. At the security review meeting, the highest ranking security officials—including National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval—presented the Prime Minister with a complete review of the security-related situation in the Union Territory.

    The Prime Minister was informed about the counterterrorism actions carried out by security forces. He was also briefed about the Army’s plans and tactics for eliminating the terrorists. The officials were instructed by PM Modi to use and deploy the entire range of counterterrorism resources.

    PM Modi spoke with Home Minister Amit Shah regarding the security forces’ deployment and their counterterrorism operations in addition to the review meeting. The prime minister also assessed the situation on the ground and had a conversation with Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha.

  • India Signs Economic Pact With 4 European Nations, $100Bn FDI Expected To Flow In |

    New Delhi: India and the four-nation EFTA bloc of European nations signed an economic agreement on Sunday. India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), comprising Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein, signed an economic agreement on Sunday which will step up trade and foreign investment, capping nearly 16 years of negotiations, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said after. the signing ceremony.

    The Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) is a binding agreement for the EFTA nations to invest $100 billion over 15 years in India, the world's fastest growing economy, Goyal said.

    Spent an engaging afternoon with the delegation from European Free Trade Association nations & the business community, alongside my colleague EAM @DrSJaishankar ji. pic.twitter.com/wXD6A0aIPO — Piyush Goyal (Modi's family) (@PiyushGoyal) March 10, 2024

    Switzerland's Economic Affairs Minister, Guy Parmelin, said that the agreement would result in more FDI and innovative technology flowing into India which would boost manufacturing in the country and lead to the creation of more jobs. This would result in a further acceleration of the 'Make in India' campaign, he added. (Also Read: IT Department Uncovers Cases Of Inadequate Tax Payments; Check Deadline Date For Payment)

    The European countries, on their part, will gain access to India's vast market and economic opportunities that the world's fastest growing economy offers, he said.

    India has sought an investment commitment of $50 billion during the first 10 years after the implementation of the agreement and another $50 billion over the next five years from the member countries of the bloc to facilitate the generation to boost manufacturing and generate one million direct jobs in the country.

    Stronger Ties Inked!

    Delighted to sign the India-EFTA Trade & Economic Partnership Agreement, yet another pact of progress for our nation.

    This watershed agreement, realized under the guidance & leadership of PM @NarendraModi ji, marks the dawn of a new era of prosperity and… pic.twitter.com/4h6FKoVAIO — Piyush Goyal (Modi's family) (@PiyushGoyal) March 10, 2024

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the signing of the pact, saying, “despite structural diversities in many aspects, our economies possess complementarities that promise to be a win-win situation for all nations. With the opening up of enormous trading and investment opportunities, we have reached a new level of trust and ambition. (Also Read: GAIL Announces CNG Price Reduction By Rs 2.50 Per Kg)

    The trade agreement symbolizes our shared agreement to open fair, equitable trade, as well as generate growth and employment for the youth.” He further said, “India will extend all possible support to EFTA countries and facilitate industry and businesses not only to achieve the committed targets but also to go beyond them. May this agreement mark the beginning of a new chapter in the journey of our nations towards a more prosperous future for us all.”

    From the EFTA bloc, the four ministers who participated in the signing ceremony are: Guy Parmelin, Swiss Federal Councilor and Head of the Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research; Bjarni Benediktsson, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iceland; Dominique Hasler, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Liechtenstein; and Jan Christian Vestre, Minister of Trade and Industry of Norway. India and EFTA have been negotiating the pact since January 2008 to boost economic ties.

  • ‘When Whole World Was Facing Food inflation, India Was…’: Piyush Goyal On Measures To Contain Food Prices | Economy News

    New Delhi: The Centre will pull all stops to ensure prices of essential food items from onion to tomatoes to pulses do not spike particularly during the elections, Union Minister Piyush Goyal said as he cited the Modi government’s track record of controlling rates within days of any temporary hike.

    In an interview with PTI, Goyal, who is heading the food and consumer affairs ministry, asserted that the Modi government would continue to take measures to ensure that there is no stress on the household budget of “our Nari-Shakti”. (Also Read: Veg Food Thali Turns Costlier In February, Non-Veg Cheaper: Check What Are Reasons Behind It)

    Replying to a query regarding the government’s strategy to ensure that there are no spikes in the prices of food items when the general election kicks in, the minister said, “We are going to be on top of it. And I can assure the people of India that this government cares for the women of India.” (Also Read: Bank Employees To Receive 17% Annual Wage Hike; IBA, Unions Sign Joint Note)

    He highlighted that the government has spent in the last few years about Rs 28,000 crore in the price stabilisation fund to support the effort to fight against food inflation.

    “We will continue to be there with our sisters and mothers and make sure that we do not give stress…We are pro-actively on the job to make sure that we respect our Nari-Shakti and respect that they need to get a better household budget,” Goyal asserted.

    The Election Commission is expected to announce the poll schedule soon and the Lok Sabha elections are likely to be held in April-May.

    The minister spoke at length about the government’s various measures in the last few years to check prices of food items like onion, tomato, and pulses.

    “When the whole world was facing severe inflation, particularly food inflation, and never seen before levels, some countries of the developed world were showing 40-year high inflation, India was a bright spot in the subject of inflation,” he said.

    During the UPA-era, Goyal said, the inflation was at high levels and food prices were going haywire. “If you look at the India story, even during the worst times, we were able to maintain our inflation at pretty much reasonable levels.”

    “We did not allow any product to see spikes beyond a point. If we saw any product going expensive, very often for reasons beyond our control, we acted immediately,” he said.

    Citing examples of price rise in tomatoes because of rains in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Karnataka and at about the same time, Goyal said the government immediately intervened and started procuring tomatoes from other regions to boost supplies across the country.

    “We didn’t allow the price to remain at those elevated levels beyond a few days. And as soon as the government intervention came in, prices came back to normal levels,” he said.

    The food and consumer minister added that similar efforts were taken when the prices of onion and pulses rose beyond reasonable levels.”

    Even at nominal increases, the government now takes proactive measures,” he said. To provide relief to the common man, Goyal highlighted that the Centre has introduced Bharat Chana daal at Rs 60 per kg; Bharat Atta (wheat flour) at Rs 27.50 per kg, and Bharat rice at Rs 29 per kg for sale in the open market.

    These steps, he said, have brought “salutary effects” on prices. “Inflation of food has been kept under control and our overall inflation is also very much within the RBI mandate,” he said.

    Referring to the government’s latest estimate about lower onion output in 2023-24, he said, “I can assure you that the government will be proactive in its effort”.

    The government has 18,000 outlets of NCCF, NAFED, Kendriya Bhandar, and retail stores of state governments for the sale of subsidised items like pulses, aata, and rice. That apart, he said, the government has also roped in e-commerce platforms for sale of these goods.

  • Bill Gates Visits Statue Of Unity; Says… | Companies News

    New Delhi: Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft and known for his charity work, had some nice things to say about the Statue of Unity in Gujarat. He called it a great achievement in engineering and a wonderful way to honor Sardar Patel. He thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for inviting him to see the statue.

    Gates also mentioned how the statue is helping the local tribal communities, especially women, by creating job opportunities. (Also Read: ‘I didn’t Recognize Him’: Dolly Chaiwala On Serving Tea To Bill Gates – Watch Viral Video)

    Thank you @narendramodi for the invitation to visit the impressive Statue of Unity. It is an engineering marvel and a great tribute to Sardar Patel. Also great to see it is creating economic opportunity for local tribal communities, especially women. https://t.co/gJlJxlDW4U
    — Bill Gates (@BillGates) March 2, 2024

    In response to Gates’ comments, PM Modi said he was happy that Gates enjoyed his visit. He encouraged people from all over the world to come and see the world’s tallest statue in Gujarat. (Also Read: Satya Nadella Regrets This Decision He Taken As Microsoft CEO; Says…)

    Happy to see this! Glad that you enjoyed your experience at the ‘Statue of Unity.’ I also urge people from all over the world to visit it in the coming times. @BillGates https://t.co/71oImk05RG


    — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 2, 2024

    During his visit, Gates met with India’s IT Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, to discuss how India’s use of artificial intelligence (AI) could improve healthcare, farming, and education.

    Gates praised India’s efforts in building a strong digital infrastructure, saying it could serve as a model for other developing countries.

    I met with @AshwiniVaishnaw to talk about India’s AI ecosystem and how it can be used to improve health, agriculture, and education. India’s digital public infrastructure journey is a fantastic model for emerging economies. @BMGFIndia hopes to support the Indian government’s… https://t.co/BlBUweNUGI
    — Bill Gates (@BillGates) March 1, 2024

    Gates and PM Modi also talked about the importance of using AI for the benefit of society. They both agreed on the need to focus on areas that could improve people’s lives and make the world a better place.

    In addition to his meetings with top leaders, Gates also made a video with Dolly Chaiwala, a tea seller, which went viral on the internet. The video shows Gates asking for a cup of tea, and Dolly’s unique way of preparing it catches everyone’s attention.

    (With ANI Inputs)

  • 8.4% GDP Growth Shows Economy's Strength, Potential: PM Modi

    Beating estimates, India’s economic growth shot to 8.4 percent in the third quarter of 2023-24.

  • Fireworks Factory Blast Kills 10, Injures 3 In Tamil Nadu; PM Modi, CM Stalin Announce Ex-Gratia |

    New Delhi: A tragic accident at a fireworks factory in Virudhunagar district claimed the lives of 10 people, including four women, and injured three others on Saturday. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin sent two state ministers to oversee the rescue and relief operations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his sorrow over the loss of lives in the blast and announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh each for the families of the deceased and Rs 50,000 each for the injured from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF).

    The Chief Minister said that the blast occurred suddenly in the chemical mixing room of the firecracker unit in Kundayiruppu village in Vembakottai. He instructed State Revenue Minister K K S S R Ramachandran and Labour Minister C V Ganesan to reach the site immediately and coordinate the relief efforts, according to an official statement.

    #WATCH | Tamil Nadu: Drone visuals from Virudhunagar, where 10 people lost their lives in an explosion incident at a firecracker manufacturing unit. pic.twitter.com/EAQ4uHw7TC
    — ANI (@ANI) February 17, 2024

    The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) posted on ‘X’: “I am deeply saddened by the news of a mishap at a firecracker factory in Virudhunagar district. My thoughts and prayers are with the families of those who lost their lives in this tragedy. I hope the injured recover quickly. The PMNRF will provide Rs. 2 lakh to the next of kin of each of the deceased and Rs 50,000 to the injured.”

    The Chief Minister also expressed his grief over the incident and offered his condolences and sympathies to the affected families. He announced a solatium of Rs 3 lakh each for the kin of the dead and Rs one lakh each for the seriously injured.

    The accident happened around 12.30 pm on Saturday in the firecracker factory. “Nine people died on the spot and three were taken to Sivakasi Government Hospital for treatment,” Virudhunagar district Collector V P Jayaseelan said.

    He said that a preliminary enquiry revealed that there was overcrowding in the chemical mixing room and the blast could have been caused by mishandling of the chemical. He said that the factory owner had a valid licence.

    When asked about the cause of the blast, the Collector said “it could have been a human error. We have ordered a detailed enquiry by a team of officials from different departments.”

  • The go back of Lalu

    Prison, sickness and the pandemic could have stored the septuagenarian RJD leader off the political degree, however he’s again, energising his celebration’s cadre in addition to the nationwide Opposition alliance

    ISSUE DATE: Aug 14, 2023 | UPDATED: Aug 4, 2023 16:23 IST

    Representation through Siddhant Jumde

    “Didn’t learn how to be afraid, didn’t learn how to bow out. Have fought, will struggle, received’t be terrified of prison, and can pop out a winner after all.” Those have been the phrases that accompanied the Instagram reel that Bihar deputy leader minister Tejashwi Yadav posted of his father, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) patriarch Lalu Prasad Yadav, taking part in badminton on the indoor courtroom of the Patna Secretariat on July 28. Dressed in a loose-fitting polo blouse, sweatpants and slippers, the 75-year-old baby-kisser seemed happy as he first served, then adopted it up with a mild go back, within the video.

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  • Smriti Irani Unearths How PM Modi Helped When Her Son Collapsed, And Turning Down Alcohol Commercials

    House EntertainmentSmriti Irani Unearths How PM Modi Helped When Her Son Collapsed, And Turning Down Alcohol Commercials

    Smriti Irani talks in regards to the time when she used to be presented tobacco and alcohol advertisements however she became them down as a result of she used to be aware of her symbol. She additionally speaks about PM Modi.

    Smriti Irani Unearths How PM Modi Helped When Her Son Collapsed, And Turning Down Alcohol Commercials (Picture: IANS)

    Baby-kisser Smriti Irani reminisced about her performing days in a brand new interview. The preferred chief printed an incident when she refused an enormous commercial deal purely since the concept didn’t go well with her beliefs and the type of symbol she had set in entrance of the target market. Smriti, in a podcast, remembered that she used to be running in Kyukii Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thii when she took a house mortgage. She may just slightly make ends meet and in spite of that, she became down a large advert deal.

    Talking on The Ranveer Display, the actor-turned-politician stated, “I had borrowed cash from the financial institution to shop for a house. It doesn’t sound very flashy at the moment, however it used to be round 25 to 27 lakhs.” She added that she gave the down cost for the home and that had impacted her financial savings. Smriti stated any individual presented her a pan-masala advert and had she accredited that she can have simply gotten rid of all her monetary worries however she refused the deal.

    Smriti Irani on Turning Down Alcohol And Tobacco Commercials

    The BJP MP stated, “I used to be almost about to scrape via to present the down cost at the area. I be mindful any individual strolling into my set at some point and providing me an advert for a paan masala, and that cash used to be precisely 10 occasions the quantity that I owed to the financial institution.” Smriti added that now not simply the pan-masala advert however she became down many different profitable offers together with the soda water advertisements via alcohol manufacturers which can have helped her make some huge cash.

    “They stated are you mad, you want the cash. I knew households had been looking at, and kids looking at. I stated are you able to consider any individual who is making an attempt to cause them to as despite the fact that you might be part of the circle of relatives all at once promoting paan masala. So I stated no, contentiously. I stated no to all the ones so-called waters which can be flavoured waters offered via alcohol corporations,” she defined.

    Smriti used to be answering a query about how she made youngsters and kids really feel protected together with her look on display screen when she made those revelations. The 47-year-old baby-kisser stated she has all the time aimed toward doing issues that best inspire the nice in other folks.

    Smriti Irani on How PM Narendra Modi Helped Her in Tricky Occasions

    In the similar interview, Smriti spoke about how PM Narendra Modi helped her all through the harsh section in existence. The actor stated she used to be centered in a political controversy however it used to be her son’s well being that nervous her extra. She stated it used to be the PM who referred to as her and confident her that the whole thing could be k and she or he didn’t want to center of attention any place else. “There used to be some political controversy happening. I used to be operating in between Parliaments and in the course of all this, my son collapsed. He used to be in tenth same old. That used to be my first 12 months as a political candidate in Delhi. I didn’t know what to do. I ran to AIIMS. I had solutions to present on the Parliament the next day to come, I had an argument that used to be raging. My global got here crashing down. In that mayhem, the boss referred to as. Are you able to consider having that dialog with PM Modi? He advised me to relax and stated, ‘inform me what you want’. I did run in between the sanatorium and parliament and he saved checking up on me,” she defined.

    Smriti labored in lots of TV displays after Kyukii together with Kavita, Kya Hadsaa Kya Haqeeqat, Virrudh, Youngster Bahuraaniyan, and EK Thhi Naayka amongst others. She was the Minister of Girls and Kid Construction in 2019 and used to be given the extra price of the Minister of Minority Affairs in 2022.

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  • Lions of Gujarat | Delight and politics

    Emerging lion numbers and corresponding human and business growth have ended in larger man-animal war in Gir. Everybody consents the lions wish to transfer. Whether or not it may be outdoor Gujarat is the place issues stay caught

    ISSUE DATE: Would possibly 15, 2023 | UPDATED: Would possibly 5, 2023 11:27 IST

    CATWALK: A lioness crosses a highway in Liliya village, Amreli district, within the Larger Gir area, whilst villagers oblivious to her presence stroll on. (Photograph: Rajan Joshi)

    The thriving inhabitants of asiatic lions in Gir has been a flora and fauna good fortune tale for a number of years now. Mockingly, this very triumph of conservation has now transform quite of a legal responsibility. The choice of Asiatic lions has regularly risen during the last 5 a long time within the ultimate domicile of the species. They larger from 284 in 1990 to 674 as in line with the 2020 census. However human inhabitants, industrialisation and urbanisation have additionally risen in tandem, resulting in an inevitable man-lion war this is proving to be increasingly more destructive each to the lions and the people. The lions have additionally fallen prey to fatal illnesses such because the dog distemper virus through distinctive feature of being cooped up in one geographical area.

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    Would possibly 5, 2023