Page 8 - Latest Updates on Narendra Modi
From defence to tech collaboration: 16 pacts reshape India-Israel ties
India and Israel sign 16 pacts across AI, defence and mobility, agree on deeper tech ties and allow 50,000 more Indian workers in Israel over five years
 "From defence to tech collaboration: 16 pacts reshape India-Israel ties")
India, Israel elevate bilateral ties, to conclude FTA soon: PM Modi
An agreement has been reached for the use of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in Israel, the Prime Minister said after the meeting
 "India, Israel elevate bilateral ties, to conclude FTA soon: PM Modi")
PM to launch nationwide HPV vaccination campaign on Feb 28 from Ajmer
The HPV vaccination is voluntary and obtaining consent from the parent or guardian is mandatory before vaccination of girls, the letter underscored
 "PM to launch nationwide HPV vaccination campaign on Feb 28 from Ajmer")
Canada's PM Mark Carney to visit India from Feb 27: What's on agenda?
The trip comes after Canadian PM Mark Carney and PM Narendra Modi met last year in Johannesburg on the sidelines of the G20 Summit, where they agreed to formally launch negotiations on a trade deal
 "Canada's PM Mark Carney to visit India from Feb 27: What's on agenda?")
PM Modi visits Israeli tech exhibition, invites firms to invest in India
Exhibition featured leading Israeli companies and research entities specialising in agri-tech, water-tech, climate-tech, health-biotech, smart mobility, AI, cybersecurity, and quantum technologies
 "PM Modi visits Israeli tech exhibition, invites firms to invest in India")
'Splendid': PM Modi praises Netanyahu for wearing traditional Indian attire
Earlier on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was bestowed with the Medal of the Knesset, becoming the first recipient of the honour
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Canada signals shift, says India no more linked to violent crimes in nation
According to the report, the statement suggests that Canadian authorities do not see ongoing foreign interference or violent activity tied to India at present
 "Canada signals shift, says India no more linked to violent crimes in nation")
'Unabashed defence of host': Congress slams PM's Israeli Parliament address
The opposition party also recalled India's first PM Jawaharlal Nehru's July 1947 reply to Albert Einstein's letter to him on the subject of the creation of Israel
 "'Unabashed defence of host': Congress slams PM's Israeli Parliament address")
PM Modi becomes most followed leader on Instagram with 100 mn followers
Prime Minister Modi joined Instagram in 2014, and over the past decade, his account has evolved into one of the most engaging digital spaces among global leaders
 "PM Modi becomes most followed leader on Instagram with 100 mn followers")
'More than a friend': Netanyahu praises PM Modi, thanks him for support
Describing India as 'a gigantic country' and his own country also backing with 'enormous power', the Israeli premier said that the 'relationship is an enormous force multiplier'
 "'More than a friend': Netanyahu praises PM Modi, thanks him for support")
India, Israel trade pact to unlock vast potential: PM in Israeli parliament
Congress and Left parties say Modi's visit amounts to betrayal of the Palestinian cause
 "India, Israel trade pact to unlock vast potential: PM in Israeli parliament")
Netanyahu hails 'the Modi hug' ahead of PM's address at Knesset
Ahead of his address at the Knesset, Modi received a warm welcome from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Speaker Amir Ohana, with members of Parliament rising in applause
 "Netanyahu hails 'the Modi hug' ahead of PM's address at Knesset")
PM Modi lands in Israel, Netanyahu accords ceremonial red carpet welcome
Modi was received by PM Netanyahu and his wife Sara at the airport. The two leaders hugged each other and exchanged pleasantries
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PM Modi departs for Israel, to hold talks with Netanyahu, address Knesset
PM Narendra Modi said he is looking forward to interacting with the members of the Indian diaspora who have long been nurturing the India-Israel friendship
 "PM Modi departs for Israel, to hold talks with Netanyahu, address Knesset")
India, Israel to upgrade ties to special strategic level during PM's visit
The upgraded "special strategic partnership" agreement will allow for a further developed stage of ties that will lead to joint development of advanced defence systems
 "India, Israel to upgrade ties to special strategic level during PM's visit")
PM Modi should scrap 'anti-farmer' trade deal with US: Rahul Gandhi
Addressing the 'Kisan Mahachaupal' farmers' rally in Bhopal, Gandhi likened the interim trade deal to an arrow piercing the hearts of Indian farmers
 "PM Modi should scrap 'anti-farmer' trade deal with US: Rahul Gandhi")
PM Modi's second Israel visit to boost bilateral defence, trade cooperation
Modi's engagements will include his address to Israel's parliament, wide-ranging talks with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu and a meeting with President Isaac Herzog
 "PM Modi's second Israel visit to boost bilateral defence, trade cooperation")
World wholeheartedly praised India's potential at AI Impact Summit: PM Modi
The AI Impact Summit 2026, held in New Delhi last week, concluded with the adoption of the New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact
 "World wholeheartedly praised India's potential at AI Impact Summit: PM Modi")
Netanyahu outlines PM Modi's itinerary ahead of 'historic' Israel visit
This will be PM Modi's second visit to the country, following his 2017 visit when he became the first-ever Indian Prime Minister to visit Israel
 "Netanyahu outlines PM Modi's itinerary ahead of 'historic' Israel visit")
Lutyens statue to be replaced by Rajagopalachari's at Rashtrapati Bhavan
PM Narendra Modi said Lutyens' statue at Rashtrapati Bhavan will be replaced with C Rajagopalachari's as part of a push to 'shed colonial symbols'
 "Lutyens statue to be replaced by Rajagopalachari's at Rashtrapati Bhavan")