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Aspiration to achievement: PM Modi highlights country's transformation in last decade
New Delhi, March 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday underlined India's transformation from dependence to self-reliance over the last decade, asserting that the dream of a developed India by 2047 can only be achieved through collective effort.
India's policy has changed from equi-distance to equi-closeness, mantra is India First: PM Modi
New Delhi, March 28: Noting that India's presence is becoming stronger in the global arena, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the country earlier had a policy of "equi-distance" which has now changed to "equi-closeness".
'India First' has become the mantra of country's foreign policy, says PM Modi
New Delhi, March 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke about India’s rising prominence and growing stature on the world stage and how the global powers are keenly keeping a watch on the country because of its growth trajectory.
Ambassadors of Muslim-majority nations hail India's strong ties with Islamic world
New Delhi, March 28: Ambassadors and diplomats of Muslim-majority nations hailed India's strong ties with the Islamic world, emphasising how these relationships have deepened under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership over the past decade.
PM Modi showing India's unwavering support for peace, development in the Muslim world: Envoys
New Delhi, March 27: To celebrate the holy month of Ramzan, Indian Minorities Federation (IMF) hosted the 'Sadbhavana Iftar' event for the ambassadors of 19 Muslim nations in India, which was held at the residence of Rajya Sabha MP and IMF Convener, Satnam Singh Sandhu, in the national capital.
Felt very good coming here: Chhattisgarh Deputy CM Arun Sao on his visit to Kalinga Literary Festival 2025
Bhubaneswar, March 23: Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao shared his experience of visiting the 11th edition of the Kalinga Literary Festival (KLF) in Bhubaneswar on Sunday.
'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' applies equally to foreign policy: EAM Jaishankar
New Delhi, March 23: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressed the Business Today Vucanomics 2025 on the subject 'Diplomacy in the Age of Disruptions'.
Committed to support Pacific island nations, India ships dialysis unit to Kiribati
New Delhi, March 22: India on Saturday shipped a consignment of six-bedded container-based Dialysis Unit to help strengthen the healthcare system of Kiribati, an island country in the central Pacific Ocean.
India has navigated, adapted to world which has not always been kind to us: Jaishankar at Raisina Dialogue 2025
New Delhi, March 18: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday that India has navigated and adapted to a world that has "not always been kind" and "not always been accommodating," but the country has drawn on its traditions to develop certain tactical skills.
Priorities for Trump on tariffs have been Canada, Mexico, China, EU to some extent: ORF America Executive Director Dhruva Jaishankar
New Delhi, March 18: Observer Research Foundation (ORF) Executive Director Dhruva Jaishankar said on Monday that priorities for US President Donald Trump have been Canada, China, Mexico, European Union to some extent and noted that India has been a little exempt.
China's rise hampers India's effort to be leader of Global South: Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi
New Delhi, March 16: Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Sunday said the rise of China as a dominant economic and strategic force hampers India's effort to be the natural leader for the Global South.
India-Mauritius bonhomie on full display as PM Modi holds talks with Ramgoolam
Port Louis, March 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held "productive talks" with his Mauritian counterpart Navinchandra Ramgoolam, reviewing bilateral relations, ongoing collaborations while at the same time discussing ways to explore new avenues to elevate the special bond between the two countries to even greater heights, in Port Louis on Tuesday.
PM Modi explores new avenues with Mauritius PM Ramgoolam to elevate special bond to greater heights
Port Louis, March 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with his Mauritius counterpart Navinchandra Ramgoolam, where they reviewed bilateral ties and explored new avenues to elevate "special bond to even greater heights."
NHRC, India's second ITEC Executive capacity-building programme on human rights for NHRIs of Global South concludes
New Delhi, March 8: The ITEC Executive Capacity Building Programme on Human Rights, organised by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in partnership with the Ministry of External Affairs for senior functionaries of the National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) of the Global South, concluded on Saturday, the NHRC said in a release.
World now looks to India as a leader for climate action: Bhupender Yadav
New Delhi, March 7: The World now looks to India as a leader in climate action, said Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav.
NHRC to organise ITEC Executive Capacity Building Programme on human rights
New Delhi, March 2: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs is organising a six-day Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Executive Capacity Building Programme on human rights for senior-level functionaries of the National Human Rights Institutions of Global South.
EAM Jaishankar reaffirms India's commitment to mutually beneficial ties with Africa, Japan
New Delhi, Feb 26: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday stressed India's long-standing commitment to building mutually beneficial partnerships with Africa, distinguishing it from "extractive" models of engagement.
India's approach to Africa is about building, not extracting: Jaishankar at Japan-India-Africa forum
New Delhi, February 26: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India's engagement with Africa focuses on building long-term, sustainable partnerships through capacity-building, skill development, and technology transfer, rather than extractive models, as he addressed the Japan-India-Africa Business Forum virtually on Wednesday.
Special Secy highlights need for BRICS to be future-ready organisation
New Delhi, February 26: Special Secretary (ER&DPA) and India's Alternate Sherpa for BRICS, P Kumaran, addressed the 1st BRICS Sherpas Meeting at Brasilia, Brazil. During his address, Kumaran emphasized the importance of BRICS being a "future-ready" organization in line with the vision outlined by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Conference for Women Peacekeepers from Global South kicks off in New Delhi
New Delhi, February 25: The first-ever Conference for Women Peacekeepers from the Global South, themed "Women in Peacekeeping: A Global South Perspective" is being organized from February 24-25, 2025, at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi., according to the Ministry of External Affairs.
Military experts focus on strengthening role of women in UN peacekeeping
New Delhi, Feb 24: Discussions on strengthening the role of women in UN peacekeeping began on Monday at a two-day conference here hosted by the Indian Army at the Centre for United Nations Peacekeeping (CUNPK).
India reaffirms commitment to Women Peacekeepers at Global South Conference
New Delhi, February 24: In a powerful speech at the inaugural session of the Conference for Women Peacekeepers from the Global South, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday emphasised the nation's enduring commitment to the United Nations' peacekeeping efforts and its continuous support for women in peace and security roles.
Vice Chief of the Army Staff calls Women Peacekeepers flagbearers of today
New Delhi February 24: Vice Chief of the Army Staff of India, Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramanian, on Monday spoke about the valour of Women Peacekeepers at the Conference for Women Peacekeepers, (CWP).
First conference on women peacekeepers set to take place in New Delhi
New Delhi, February 23: The first-ever Conference for Women Peacekeepers on the theme "Women in Peacekeeping: A Global South Perspective" will take place in New Delhi from February 24-25, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Sunday.
Reliable partner for Global South: India dispatches humanitarian aid to Honduras
New Delhi, Feb 23: India dispatched a humanitarian aid of 26 tonnes to Honduras on Sunday after the Central American nation was ravaged by the recent tropical storm, 'SARA'.
EAM Jaishankar to visit South Africa for G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting
New Delhi, February 19: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar will visit South Africa to participate in the Group of 20 (G20) Foreign Ministers' Meeting from February 20-21, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Wednesday.
EAM Jaishankar to attend G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Jo'burg
New Delhi/Johannesburg, Feb 19: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar will be visiting Johannesburg, South Africa on February 20-21 to participate in the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (FMM) at the invitation of the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa Ronald Lamola, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Wednesday.
India headed to become $30-35 trillion economy in next two decades: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, Feb 16: Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Sunday said that India is well on track to become a $30-35 trillion economy in the next two decades propelled by the country's focus on innovation, entrepreneurship, and inclusive growth.
All that you value at home, you don't practice abroad: EAM Jaishankar schools West on democracy
New Delhi, Feb 15: External Affairs Minister Dr. S.Jaishankar (EAM) delivered a bold critique of Western attitudes towards democracy during the Munich Security Conference on Saturday.
Jaishankar highlights India as democracy that delivers in panel discussion at Munich Security Conference
Munich, February 15: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has expressed optimism over the direction of India's democracy and stressed that India's democracy has delivered. He spoke how the elections are conducted in India and mentioned about recent elections in Delhi and parliamentary elections held in 2024.
India is friends with everybody: Swiss State Secretary confident in nation's ability to play positive role in global affairs
New Delhi, February 14: As the world grapples with conflicts like the Russia-Ukraine war, Swiss State Secretary Alexandre Fasel has highlighted India's potential to play a larger, positive role in global affairs, citing its friendly relations with all countries and its position as a leading power of the Global South.
India is friends with everybody, leading power of Global South: Swiss State Secretary Alexandre Fasel
New Delhi, February 13: Swiss State Secretary Alexandre Fasel on Thursday expressed confidence in India's abilities and said that the country is a leading power of the global south.
India's Data for AI Agenda shows way forward from Paris Summit
New Delhi, February 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's clarion call at the Paris AI Action Summit 2025, for open and unbiased datasets set the tone for the CPRG-AI4India panel discussions held at the premier French University, Ecole Normale Superieure.
India's clean cooking fuel story replicable in Global South countries: Puri
New Delhi, February 12: Petroleum and natural gas minister Hardeep Puri on Wednesday said India's success story in delivering clean cooking fuel to its people can be replicated by the Global South countries.
India Energy Week showcases clean cooking gas model: A blueprint for Global South
New Delhi, February 12: Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Puri on Wednesday chaired a ministerial roundtable on clean cooking on the second day of India Energy Week 2025.
World must pull together resources and talent for AI: PM Modi in Paris
Paris, February 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Artificial Intelligence Summit in Paris on Tuesday and said that AI can help transform millions of lives by improving health, agriculture, education etc. Stating that AI can help create a world in which the journey to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) becomes "easier and faster" the Prime Minister called on the world to pull together resources and talent for AI.
AI writing code for humanity in this century, time to democratise tech: PM Modi
Paris, Feb 11: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now writing codes of humanity in this century and its potential in transforming millions of lives is absolutely amazing to see and perceive, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said here on Tuesday.
India would bring concerns from global south in AI action summit: Indian envoy to France, Singla
By Sahil Pandey, Paris, February 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit France from February 10, where he will co-chair the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit.
President Droupadi Murmu meets President of UN General Assembly, lauds his effort for Pact of Future
New Delhi, February 6: President Droupadi Murmu met with the President of 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly Philemon Yang and lauded his effort in the adoption of "Pact for the Future" in September of last year.
CPRG & AI4India to jointly host round table on 'Data for Development' at AI Action Summit Paris 2025
New Delhi, February 4: AI4India and The Center of Policy Research and Governance (CPRG) are proud to announce that they will host a pivotal side event at the AI Action Summit Paris 2025 as the only non-government organizations from India. It is significant to note that the much-awaited AI Action Summit Paris is being co-chaired by Hon'ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi among other world leaders.