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PM Modi's second Israel visit to boost bilateral defence, trade cooperation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake a two-day visit to Israel beginning Wednesday to shore up bilateral defence and trade cooperation amid the ongoing tensions in the Middle-east including deteriorating ties between the US and Iran. 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. It is learnt that boosting overall defence and security cooperation between the two sides will be a major area of discussions during delegation level talks involving the two prime ministers on Thursday. Netanyahu is scheduled to host a private dinner for Modi on Wednesday night. It will be Modi's second visit to Israel in nine years. The India-Israel relationship was elevated to the level of strategic partnership during Modi's first visit to that country in July, 2017. Netanyahu had made a return visit to India in January 2018. India and Israel share a robust strategic

World wholeheartedly praised India's potential at AI Impact Summit: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the entire world wholeheartedly praised India's potential at the just-concluded AI Impact Summit, demonstrating that the mindset of India's young talents in technology will be of great benefit to humanity. The AI Impact Summit 2026, held in New Delhi last week, concluded with the adoption of the New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact, marking a significant milestone in global cooperation on artificial intelligence (AI). "The entire world wholeheartedly praised India's potential at the historic AI Summit held in Delhi. This demonstrates that the mindset of our young talents in technology is going to be of great benefit to all of humanity," Modi wrote on X in Hindi. The New Delhi Declaration has been endorsed by 89 countries and international organisations, reflecting a broad-based global consensus on leveraging AI for economic growth and social good. Global leaders, including UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, French President Emmanuel ...

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

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'

With President Lula's visit, India-Brazil trade ties touch new heights

Brazil Prez concluded his India visit after signing an array of agreements

Israel awaits PM Narendra Modi: Of security, silicon and strategic signals

The PM's two-day Israel visit to feature Knesset address, and talks with Netanyahu on defence, counter-terrorism, IMEC, trade and artificial intelligence cooperation

AI Summit a turning point in how world will use AI: PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat

Addressing his monthly radio broadcast 'Mann Ki Baat', Modi also asked people to remain vigilant against online financial fraud and digital arrest

Delhi-Meerut RRTS now fully open; travel time cut to under an hour: PM Modi

Modi inaugurated the fully operational Delhi-Meerut RRTS and Meerut Metro, enabling under-one-hour travel and integrating multiple transit systems across NCR in a major mobility upgrade

AI for all: Global Summit in India offers a path to take the world forward

The India AI Impact Summit 2026 positions New Delhi as a global AI convenor, blending ethics, inclusion and $250 billion in investments to shape the future of artificial intelligence

PM Modi flags off Meerut Metro, Namo Bharat train from UP's Shatabdi Nagar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the Namo Bharat train and Meerut Metro services here on Sunday and address a public meeting, officials said. According to information received from the district administration, the prime minister will arrive at the Hindon Airport in Ghaziabad at 11 am. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will reach the helipad at Mohkampur near Shatabdi Nagar station by a state helicopter at 11.15 am. Modi's helicopter is scheduled to land at the same helipad at 11.30 am, where he will be received by the chief minister. At 12.30 pm, the prime minister will flag off the Namo Bharat train and the Meerut Metro from Shatabdi Nagar station. Thereafter, Modi and Adityanath will travel by metro up to Meerut South station. From there, the prime minister will proceed by road to the public meeting venue at Mohiuddinpur, where he is expected to arrive around 1 pm. Before addressing the gathering, Modi will lay the foundation stone and inaugurate var

PM Modi pays tributes to Jayalalithaa, hails her welfare work for TN women

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid glowing tribute to late chief minister of Tamil Nadu J Jayalalithaa, whose birth anniversary falls two days later, saying she lives in the hearts of people for her efforts towards the welfare of women and maintenance of law and order. In his monthly radio broadcast Mann Ki Baat, Modi said just a mention of "Amma" -- as Jayalalithaa was often called -- brings a glow to the faces of the people of Tamil Nadu. In India, those who have worked for the welfare of society, those who have prioritised the public in their noble deeds, always remain in the hearts of the people, the prime minister said, paying tributes to the AIADMK leader ahead of her birth anniversary on February 24. Jayalalithaa was one such popular leader, Modi said, adding that he still feels the deep affection the people of Tamil Nadu had for her when he visits the state. Modi said the country's 'Nari Shakti's' connection with her has been even more special due to her commendabl

'Touched': Brazilian President Lula hails India's cultural hospitality

Speaking at the India-Brazil Economic Forum on Sunday, the President recalled how these gestures mirrored a similar surprise he had arranged for Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the latter's visit

Modi says HCL-Foxconn OSAT JV marks key step toward chip self-reliance

PM Modi said the upcoming HCL-Foxconn OSAT plant in Jewar signals India's push towards semiconductor self-reliance as the country builds capacity in chip assembly and testing

Centre committed to expansion of rapid rail connectivity across India: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said his government is committed to the rapid expansion of rail connectivity across the country. In this direction, Modi said, on Sunday, he will have the privilege of inaugurating the country's fastest Meerut Metro and Namo Bharat train in Meerut. "Following this, I will dedicate the Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor to the nation, along with the launch of the second section of the Namo Bharat Regional Rapid Transit System. During this event, I will also get the opportunity to start several development projects," he said. The prime minister added, "We are committed to the rapid expansion of rail connectivity across the country, including Uttar Pradesh." In Meerut, Modi will also inaugurate several development projects worth around Rs 12,930 crore and will address a gathering, a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office said. The prime minister is slated to inaugurate the remaining sections of the 82-km Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat corrid

Made in India chip very important for developed nation: PM Modi

The foundation of developed India will be laid on the basis of self-reliance for which having chips made in India is very important, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday. In a virtual address to lay the foundation stone of India Chip Pvt Ltd -- the HCL Group and Foxconn JV -- Modi said a weak supply chain of tiny chips during the Covid-19 pandemic halted development of several economies and stopped work at various factories. "Developed India will be built only when India is self-reliant. For this, Made in India chip is very important. Whatever India is doing in the field of technology in this decade, it will become foundation of our capability in the 21st century," Modi said. The India Chip Pvt Ltd -- the HCL Group and Foxconn joint venture for Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly & Test (OSAT) facility -- will come up in the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) at Jewar, Greater Noida. India Chip Pvt Ltd is a 60:40 joint venture between HCL Group and ..

India-Brazil trade to cross $20 bn in 5 yrs in 'win-win' deal: PM Modi

PM Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva held talks in New Delhi, focusing on boosting trade, technology, energy cooperation and strengthening strategic ties between the two nations

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pays tributes at Rajghat

On Friday, President Lula inaugurated the first office of the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (Apex) in New Delhi

India, Brazil set to sign pharma, aerospace, trade pacts during Lula visit

India and Brazil are poised to sign private-sector agreements across pharma, aerospace, ethanol and trade during President Lula's visit, as both nations expand cooperation in critical minerals and AI

Netanyahu calls India 'gigantic power' ahead of PM Modi's Israel visit

Describing India as a "gigantic power", Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Israel is "tightening alliances" with its allies, as he mentioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Jerusalem next week. Prime Minister Modi is expected to arrive in Israel on February 25 on a two-day visit during which he is likely to address the Knesset (parliament) and meet Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog. Netanyahu made the comments while addressing the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) Cadets' Graduation Ceremony in Bahad 1 (IDF Officers School), about 190 kms south of Jerusalem, on Thursday. After describing valiant efforts by the Israeli army over the years, Netanyahu said how the country goes out and takes "pre-emptive measures" against the evil, and, therefore, will act time and again "to neutralise the risks in the area, as necessary." "We will also act to tighten alliances with our allies. Next week, the Prime Minister of India will visit the country a gigantic power," Netanyahu

PM to launch ₹22,000-cr Guwahati-Silchar expressway on March 14: Assam CM

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Barak Valley on March 14 to launch the Rs 22,000-crore expressway connecting Guwahati and Silchar. The expressway will enable travel between Guwahati and Silchar in four-and-a-half hours from over eight hours at present, he told reporters on the sidelines of a programme in Silchar. The tender process is complete and clearance from the wildlife board has also been obtained, Sarma said. ''The acquisition of land has also progressed well and construction of roads will begin soon,'' he said. The PM will also inaugurate the Silchar flyover during his visit, Sarma said. Assembly polls are due in Assam in a few months. On the proposed greenfield airport in Silchar, the CM said the state government received the environmental clearance for it on Thursday. ''Now, it will need approval of the state cabinet... time is less now, but we will try to start the process by March. If it is not possible,