Page 9 - Latest Updates on Narendra Modi
'Historic' trade deal will open Indian markets to US goods: White House
The fact sheet highlights key terms of the agreement, including that India will eliminate or reduce tariffs on all US industrial goods and a wide range of US food and agricultural products
 "'Historic' trade deal will open Indian markets to US goods: White House")
India announces special economic package of $175 million for Seychelles
Package includes food security support, infrastructure, health, defence and maritime cooperation as India and Seychelles sign agreements to deepen ties in the Indian Ocean region
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Birla had genuine concerns over PM's safety, LS sources rebut Opposition
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, along with some opposition leaders, also met Birla and apprised him about the issues he wants to raise in the House
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Mauritius PM calls Modi ahead of India visit, pledges to deepen ties
Modi told Ramgoolam that he looked forward to welcoming him to India next week for the AI Impact Summit
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PM's absence in LS was an act of fear, Speaker under BJP pressure: Cong MPs
The women MPs further said they have the utmost respect for the Speaker's office and for his good self
 "PM's absence in LS was an act of fear, Speaker under BJP pressure: Cong MPs")
PM Modi announces $175 million special economic package for Seychelles
Prime Minister Narendra Modi underlined that the package would create new employement and skill-training opportunties for the people and especially youth of Seychelles
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Try not to make AI or mobile phone the master: PM Modi tells students
In the second episode of Pariksha Pe Charcha, PM Modi noted that mobile phones have become masters of some children, who cannot even eat food without them or without a television screen
 "Try not to make AI or mobile phone the master: PM Modi tells students")
Malaysia welcomes India's Brics 2026 chairmanship, push for UNSC reforms
India also reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Malaysia's role as a BRICS Partner Country and noted Malaysia's aspiration to become a full member of the grouping
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India, Malaysia sign 11 agreements, boost semicon and defence ties
During PM Narendra Modi's Kuala Lumpur visit, India and Malaysia signed 11 agreements spanning semiconductors, payments and disaster management, while pledging to expand trade and investment ties
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PM Modi meets Indian-origin leaders in Kuala Lumpur during Malaysia visit
PM Modi said the accomplishments of PIOs (Persons of Indian Origin) "in public life are a matter of immense pride for everyone"
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Union Budget reflects PM Modi's push to end 'policy ping-pong': FM
Framed as the first Budget of a new five-year fiscal cycle and the second quarter of the 21st century, it prioritises capital expenditure, infrastructure expansion and structural reforms
 "Union Budget reflects PM Modi's push to end 'policy ping-pong': FM")
PM Modi pitches deeper Asean ties, tech partnership in Malaysia visit
PM Modi said the Indo-Pacific is emerging as a global growth engine and stressed deeper defence, technology and economic cooperation with Asean
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PM Modi in Malaysia for talks on trade, defence upgrades, chip sector
Prime Minister Modi is on a two-day visit to Malaysia, his first since the two countries elevated ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership in August 2024
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PM Modi announces new Indian consulate in Malaysia, celebrates OCI benefits
PM Modi announces a new Indian consulate in Malaysia and lauds expanded OCI benefits, strengthening ties with the Indian diaspora in the country
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India's success is Malaysia's success, Asia's success too: PM Modi
Emphasising people-to-people ties as the foundation of the relationship, PM Modi spoke of shared geography and cultural connections across the Indian Ocean
PM Modi begins two-day Malaysia visit, talks to focus on defence, trade
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday arrived here on a two-day visit where he was received by his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim.
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Trade pact opens $30 trn US market; safeguards key sectors, farmers: Goyal
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said that the framework is expected to create jobs and MSME exports while keeping staple crops and dairy outside tariff concessions
 "Trade pact opens $30 trn US market; safeguards key sectors, farmers: Goyal")
India, US agree on interim trade deal framework ahead of full deal talks
The interim framework outlines tariff cuts, market access and technology cooperation while protecting sensitive Indian sectors, paving the way for a broader India US trade agreement
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Best of BS Opinion: America's about-turn poses a global dilemma
From prosperity and human flourishing to the decline of American dominance, shifting global blocs, Bangladesh ties and disability policy, today's Opinion page maps key faultlines
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Dear Narendrabhai, can you again restore strategic stability to our east?
By next weekend, Bangladesh will have an elected government. This is India's moment to reboot broken ties by moderating the 'ghuspethiya' rhetoric in poll-bound West Bengal and Assam
 "Dear Narendrabhai, can you again restore strategic stability to our east?")