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11:58 PM

World has come to believe that it won't take long for India to become $5 trillion economy: PM Modi

Your (members of the Indian diaspora in France) contribution towards improving the Indo-French relationship will be written in history in golden words," says PM Modi in his interaction with the Indian diaspora in Paris.

11:52 PM

The world's oldest language is Indian: PM in Paris

Tamil is the oldest language in the world. What could be a matter of bigger pride that the world's oldest language is Indian: PM Narendra Modi, in Paris.

11:51 PM

India and France are tackling many challenges of the 21st century: PM

India and France are tackling many challenges of the 21st century. Therefore, at this crucial time, the importance of the strategic partnership between our countries has increased even more: PM

11:49 PM

People-to-people connect is the strongest foundation of India-France partnership: PM Modi to Indian diaspora

"Today the French Prime Minister came to greet me. Tomorrow I'll join my friend President Macron at the Bastille Day parade. This is a reflection of the bond between the two Nations," said PM Modi at the La Seine Musical.

11:42 PM

Diversity is the biggest strength of our country: PM Modi

Every Indian is using the strenght of diversity for the welfare of the world: PM Modi tells Indian community in France.

11:40 PM

PM said he took membership of Alliance Francais around 40 years ago

PM remembers contribution of India soldiers in France during World War I.

 

11:37 PM

Mahatma Gandhi said France taught the world the meaning of liberty, equality, fraternity: PM

 "India's significance is fast-evolving globally. It is the mother of democracy and model of diversity" PM tells Indian community in France.

11:35 PM

French footballer Kylian Mbappe is superhit in India: PM Modi

French footballer Kylian Mbappe is superhit in India. Footballer Mbappe has more fans in Indian villages than in France, said PM Modi.

 

11:32 PM

Climate change, supply chains, counter-terrorism or counter-radicalism, the world is looking to India: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday addresses the Indian Diaspora in Paris.

11:27 PM

The whole world is a family, we can build a better nation with this feeling: PM Modi

From vedic times we have learnt "let's march, let's march". Will see this in national day parade tomorrow, said PM Modi.

11:26 PM

PM Modi begins his address in Paris

"We Indians create a mini India wherever we go. And I've heard some people have travelled 10-11 hours to come here. There can be no greater love than this," said PM Modi in Paris while interacting with Indian community.

11:23 PM

When I hear 'Bharat Mata ki ji' I feel, I have come home: PM Modi in Paris

When I hear 'Bharat Mata ki ji' I feel, I have come home, said PM Modi in Paris while interacting with Indian community in France.

11:01 PM

Had productive exchanges: PM on meeting Gérard Larcher

10:17 PM

Cultural performances by the Indian diaspora at the La Seine Musicale in Paris ahead of the arrival of PM Modi

9:47 PM

3 non-locals shot at by unidentified gunmen in Gagran area of Shopian

9:24 PM

PM Narendra Modi meets French counterpart

9:23 PM

Non-essential govt offices, schools and colleges to remain closed till Sunday across Delhi as per DDMA

Delhi Govt bans entry of Heavy Good Vehicles from the Singhu Border, Badarpur Border, Loni Border and Chilla Border. Interstate buses from Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, J&K, Uttarakhand terminating at ISBT Kashmere Gate will terminate at Singhu border.

 

At 8 a.m. on Thursday, the Yamuna River's water level had surpassed the 208.48-meter threshold.

9:17 PM

PM Narendra Modi will attend the Bastille Day parade in Paris tomorrow as the guest of honour

PM Narendra Modi will attend the Bastille Day parade in Paris tomorrow as the guest of honour. After the parade, the PM will attend a lunch hosted by the President of the National Assembly of France. After this, the PM will meet prominent personalities. PM Modi will also be accorded a ceremonial welcome tomorrow and will have tete-a-tete and delegation-level talks. The PM will also attend the CEO Forum event and banquet dinner in Louvre.

 

4:47 PM

PM Modi greets members of Indian diaspora who have gathered here to welcome him in Paris

PM Modi will address an Indian Community event at the iconic La Seine Musicale at around 11 PM IST today.

4:38 PM

People from the Indian diaspora gather outside a hotel in Paris to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi

PM Modi has been invited as the Guest of Honour at the Bastille Day Parade at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron.

 

4:38 PM

MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi elaborates on PM Modi's two-day visit to France as the PM lands in Paris

4:20 PM

PM Narendra Modi receives a ceremonial welcome as he arrives in Paris, France for an official two-day visit

4:19 PM

M Narendra Modi arrives in Paris, France; received by French PM Élisabeth Borne

4:02 PM

Byju's appoints ex-upGrad chief Arjun Mohan as CEO for int'l business

Edtech major Byju's has appointed upGrad's former chief Arjun Mohan as its CEO for international business, according to sources.

Byju Raveendran will remain the group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Mrinal Mohit will continue to head the India business, the sources told PTI.

Byju's declined to comment on the development.

Mohan was with Byju's for 11 years as its Chief Business Officer before joining Ronnie Screwvala-promoted upGrad as its India CEO.

3:30 PM

Flood water reaches the Red Fort in Delhi

2:57 PM

Waterlogging: Over 300 mail, 406 passenger trains cancelled from July 7-15

More than 300 mail and express trains and 406 passenger trains have been cancelled between July 7 and July 15 due to waterlogging on tracks following heavy rainfall over the past few days, officials said on Thursday. Overall, about 600 mail and express trains and over 500 passenger trains have been affected, including some cancelled, diverted, short-terminated and others short-originated, due to waterlogging, they said.

2:10 PM

Waterlogging: Over 300 express, 406 passenger trains cancelled from July 7-15

More than 300 mail and express trains and 406 passenger trains have been cancelled between July 7 and July 15 due to waterlogging on tracks following heavy rainfall over the past few days, officials said on Thursday. Overall, about 600 mail and express trains and over 500 passenger trains have been affected, including some cancelled, diverted, short-terminated and others short-originated, due to waterlogging, they said. Northwest India saw incessant rainfall over three days from Saturday, with many areas in Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan recording "heavy to extremely heavy" rains.

2:00 PM

Non-essential govt offices, school, colleges to remain closed in Delhi till Sunday: DDMA

With Yamuna levels rising to a record high, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority on Thursday directed that non-essential government offices, schools and colleges be closed till Sunday, officials said. Private establishments are advised to work from home, they said. The decision was made at the DDMA meeting held at the LG Secretariat here on Thursday. "Commercial establishments around Kashmere Gate to be asked to close till Sunday. Buses coming to ISBT will stop at Singhu Border, and DTC buses will ferry people from there," the officials added.

 

1:43 PM

Uttarakhand Cong leaders meet Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, 2024 LS polls on agenda

Top Congress leaders from Uttarakhand on Thursday met party resident Mallikarjun Kharge and former chief Rahul Gandhi here to review the party's preparedness for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. A similar meeting was held with members of the Maharashtra Congress unit earlier. The Uttarakhand Congress leaders, who participated in the meeting, included former chief minister Harish Rawat, PCC president Karan Mahara and AICC in-charge for the state Devender Yadav.

 

1:26 PM

FIR registered against BJP MLA Munirathna for using explosives for mining

Former Karnataka Minister and BJP MLA Munirathna has been booked under the Explosives Act and Karnataka Land Revenue Act along with three others for carrying out blasts to mine stones in a quarry at Hunasamaranahalli. Based on a complaint by the Yelahanka Tehsildar Anil Arolikar, the Chikkajala police registered a case against Munirathna, Anandan, Ganesh V and RAdhamma. The FIR said the Jai Bhim Sene had requested the Tehsildar to stop the 'illegal' mining activities. The villagers too had staged a demonstration against the usage of explosives for quarrying.