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PM’s telephonic conversation with German Chancellor Angela Merkel

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, had a fruitful telephonic conversation with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, on arrival in Frankfurt today, while returning to Delhi after the BRICS Summit in Brasilia. The Prime Minister complimented the German Chancellor on the splendid victory of the German football team and also conveyed his good wishes to Chancellor Merkel on her 60th birthday which is today. The Prime Minister conveyed that India regards Germany as a very important partner and that his Government will work closely with the German side to strengthen and deepen the bilateral strategic partnership. He invited the German Chancellor to visit India in 2015 for the third meeting of the India Germany Consultations. She accepted his invitation. The two leaders also briefly discussed areas of bilateral cooperation including through skill development. The German Chancellor has invited India to be a partner country at the Hanover trade fair in 2015. The two leaders agreed to meet at the earliest opportunity. Chancellor Merkel extended a standing invitation to the Prime Minister for an official bilateral visit to Germany.
Dr. K. P. Yohannan, Metropolitan Bishop, Believers Church, Kerala calls on PM

Dr. K. P. Yohannan, Metropolitan Bishop of Believers Church, Kerala along with a delegation called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today. Dr. Yohannan donated Rs. 1 crore towards Ganga cleanliness campaign. Prof. P.J. Kurien, Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha was also present on the occasion.
PM condoles the passing away of First Lady Mrs. Suvra Mukherjee

Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has condoled the passing away of First Lady, Mrs. Suvra Mukherjee. “Pained to know about the passing away of Mrs. Suvra Mukherjee. My condolences to Rashtrapati ji and his family in this hour of grief. Mrs. Suvra Mukherjee will be remembered as a lover of art, culture and music. Her warm nature endeared her to everyone she met,” the Prime Minister said.
PM to join brain-storming session with stakeholders of Banks & NBFCs

PM Modi will join stakeholders from Banks and NBFCs to discuss and deliberate on vision and roadmap for the future tomorrow evening. The topics on agenda include credit products & efficient models for delivery, financial empowerment through technology, prudential practices for stability and sustainability of financial sector. Banking sector plays an important role of in contributing to India’s economic growth through financing infrastructure, agriculture, local manufacturing including MSMEs. Financial inclusion can play a big role in financial empowerment through technology. Senior officers from the Government will also be a part of the interaction.
PM participates in mass Yoga demonstration in Chandigarh

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today celebrated the second International Day of Yoga at Chandigarh, where he joined approximately 30,000 participants in a mass Yoga demonstration. Addressing the gathering at the iconic Capitol Complex, the Prime Minister said that today, people in all parts of the country have connected with Yoga. He said that the world has come forward to support the idea of International Day of Yoga. He added that all sections of society too, have come together in this endeavour. The Prime Minister said that the International Day of Yoga is a day linked to good health, and it has become a mass movement. He said that Yoga is not about what one will get, but it is about what one can give up. He said that with zero budget, Yoga provides health assurance, and does not discriminate between rich and poor. The Prime Minister called for focus in the next one year, on how to mitigate diabetes through Yoga. He said that to honour those who are working to popularize Yoga, two awards will be instituted, one at the national level, and the other at the international level. The Prime Minister walked amidst, joined, and mingled with the participants of the mass Yoga demonstration.
PM congratulates Indian Cricket team for their victory against Pakistan in Asia Cup 2022

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Indian Cricket team for their victory against Pakistan in Asia Cup 2022. Shri Modi said that the team has displayed superb skill and grit. The Prime Minister tweeted; “#TeamIndia put up a spectacular all-round performance in today’s #AsiaCup2022 match. The team has displayed superb skill and grit. Congratulations to them on the victory.”
PM’s engagements in Washington DC, USA

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, arrived in Washington DC on Monday afternoon. He laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, at the Arlington Cemetery. He also laid a wreath at the Space Shuttle Columbia Memorial. Mr. Jean Pierre Harrison, husband of Astronaut Kalpana Chawla – who perished in the Columbia tragedy – was present. Astronaut Sunita Williams was also among those who were present on the occasion. The Prime Minister attended a ceremony for the return of idols to India. The US Attorney General Loretta Lynch said that the process had begun for returning as many as 200 artefacts to India, with 12 having been returned so far. Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said that heritage can be a great binding force between nations. He said that for some, the value of these artefacts may be measured in monetary terms, but for us in India, their value is beyond that, because they are part of our culture and heritage. The Prime Minister had an interaction with thinktanks which included the Brookings Institution, the Atlantic Council, and the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, among others.
PM to address WEF’s Davos Dialogue on 28th January

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will address the World Economic Forum’s Davos Dialogue on 28th January, 2021 via video conferencing. More than 400 top industry leaders from across the globe will attend the session, wherein the Prime Minister will be speaking on the Fourth Industrial Revolution – using technology for the good of humanity. Prime Minister will also be interacting with the CEOs during the event. The Davos Dialogues agenda marks the launch of the World Economic Forum’s Great Reset Initiative in the post COVID world.
PM Congratulates Mr. Pravind Kumar Jugnauth on taking over as Prime Minister of Mauritius

The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi spoke on the telephone with Mr. Pravind Kumar Jugnauth a short while ago to congratulate him on his assumption of office as the Prime Minister of Mauritius. Prime Minister Jugnauth thanked the Prime Minister for the telephone call. The Prime Minister and Prime Minister Jugnauth affirmed their shared commitment to further strengthen the time-tested and unique relationship between India and Mauritius. The Prime Minister also appreciated the leadership and contribution of outgoing Prime Minister Sir Anerood Jugnauth to strengthening the strong bonds of friendship between India and Mauritius.
PM’s departure statement ahead of his visit to France, UAE and Bahrain

I will be visiting France, UAE and Bahrain during 22-26 August 2019. My visit to France reflects the strong strategic partnership, which our two countries deeply value, and share. On 22-23 August 2019, I would have bilateral meetings in France, including a summit interaction with President Macron and a meeting with Prime Minister Philippe. I would also interact with the Indian community and dedicate a memorial to the Indian victims of the two Air India crashes in France in the 1950s & 1960s. Later, on 25-26 August, I will participate in the G7 Summit meetings as Biarritz Partner at the invitation of President Macron in the Sessions on Environment, Climate, Oceans and on Digital Transformation. India and France have excellent bilateral ties, which are reinforced by a shared vision to cooperate for further enhancing peace and prosperity for our two countries and the world at large. Our strong strategic and economic partnership is complemented by a shared perspective on major global concerns such as terrorism, climate change, etc. I am confident that this visit will further promote our long-standing and valued friendship with France for mutual prosperity, peace and progress. During the visit to the United Arab Emirates on 23-24 August, I look forward to discuss with His Highness the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, entire gamut of bilateral relations and regional and international issues of mutual interest. I also look forward to jointly release the stamp to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi along with His Highness the Crown Prince. It will be an honour to receive the ‘Order of Zayed’, the highest civilian decoration conferred by the UAE government, during this visit. I will also formally launch RuPay card to expand the network of cashless transactions abroad. Frequent high-level interactions between India and UAE testify to our vibrant relations. UAE is our third-largest trade partner and fourth-largest exporter of crude oil for India. The qualitative enhancement of these ties is among one of our foremost foreign policy achievements. The visit would further strengthen our multifaceted bilateral ties with UAE. I will also be visiting the Kingdom of Bahrain from 24-25, August 2019. This would be the first ever Prime Ministerial visit from India to the Kingdom. I look forward to discussing with Prime Minister His Royal Highness Prince Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the ways to further boost our bilateral relations and share views on regional and international issues of mutual interest. I would also be meeting His Majesty the King of Bahrain Shaikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and other leaders. I would also take the opportunity to interact with the Indian diaspora. I will be blessed to be present at the formal beginning of the re-development of the temple of Shreenathji- the oldest in the Gulf region – in the wake of the auspicious festival of Janmashtami. I am confident that this visit would further deepen our relationship across the sectors.
PM shares specially created web-pages, on his upcoming visit to China, Mongolia and South Korea

Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has shared specially created web-pages, on his upcoming visit to China, Mongolia and South Korea. “Express your views on my upcoming China visit on this specially created page. http://www.narendramodi.in/china_home. Keep up with the latest updates on my Mongolia visit through this page. http://www.narendramodi.in/mongolia_home. Here is a page in which you will find all latest news on my South Korea visit. You can also share your views here. http://www.narendramodi.in/southkorea_home”, the Prime Minister said.
PM pays homage to Nelson Mandela on ‘Mandela Day’

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid homage to former South African President Nelson Mandela, on `Mandela Day`. The Prime Minister said Mandela Day is not only a day to remember the Great Man himself but also to reaffirm our commitment to work towards world peace. “The beloved Madiba`s work, ideals & principles continue to inspire us. He demonstrated the triumph of peace, equality and service,” the Prime Minister added.
PM visits Hari Mandir and attends Community Reception at Orakandi

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on the second day of his two-day visit to Bangladesh sought blessings at the Hari Mandir in Orakandi and interacted with the descendants of revered Thakur family. Prime Minister also addressed the representatives of the Matua community at Orakandi, from where Sri Sri Hari chand Thakur ji disseminated his pious message of social reforms. Prime Minister underlined that both India and Bangladesh want to see the progress of the whole world, through their development and their progress. Both countries want stability, love and peace in place of instability, terror and unrest in the world. The same values were given to us by Sri Sri Hari Chand Thakur Ji. Prime Minister underlined that today, India is moving forward with the mantra of ‘SabkaSaath, Sabka Vikas and Sabka Vishwas’, and Bangladesh is ‘ShohoJatri’ in it. At the same time, Bangladesh is presenting a strong example of development and change in front of the world and India is Bangladesh’s ‘ShohoJatri’ in these efforts. Prime Minister made several announcements including upgrading the existing middle school for girls at Orakandi and to set up a primary school as well. Prime Minister also mentioned that every year a large number of people travel from India to Orakandi to participate in ‘BaruniSnan’ on occasion of the birth anniversary of Shri Shri Hari Chand Thakur and more efforts would be made to ease their travel.
Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs and Women, Her Excellency Marise Payne, and Minister for Defence, His Excellency Peter Dutton call on PM

The Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs and Women, Her Excellency Marise Payne, and Minister for Defence, His Excellency Peter Dutton, paid a courtesy-call on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today, soon after the conclusion of the first Ministerial-level 2+2 Dialogue between India and Australia. Prime Minister expressed his appreciation to the Australian dignitaries for the productive discussions during the 2+2 Dialogue, pointing out that this was a sign of growing strategic convergence between both countries. A number of issues were discussed during the meeting, including possibilities of further expanding bilateral strategic and economic cooperation, the common approach of both countries towards the Indo-Pacific region, and the growing importance of the Indian community in Australia as a human-bridge between both sides. Prime Minister conveyed his appreciation for the role that Prime Minister Scott Morrison, has played, in rapidly advancing the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership instituted between both countries last year. He renewed his invitation to Prime Minister Morrison to visit India at his earliest convenience.
PM to inaugurate the Defence Offices Complexes at Kasturba Gandhi Marg and Africa Avenue on 16 September

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Defence Offices Complexes at Kasturba Gandhi Marg and Africa Avenue on 16 September 2021 at 11 AM. He will visit the Defence Office Complex at Africa Avenue and interact with Army, Navy, Air Force and Civilian Officers. This will be followed by his address to the gathering. About New Defence Office Complexes The new Defence Offices Complexes will accommodate around 7,000 officials from the Ministry of Defence and the Armed Forces, including Army, Navy and Air Force. The buildings will provide modern, secure and functional working spaces. An Integrated Command and Control Centre has been established for managing building operations, while also catering to the end to end safety and surveillance of both the buildings. The new Defence Office Complexes are state-of-the-art and energy efficient, with comprehensive security management measures. One of the defining features of these buildings is the use of new and sustainable construction technology called LGSF (Light gauge steel frame), which reduced construction time from 24-30 months in case of conventional RCC construction. The buildings utilize resource efficient green technology and promote environment friendly practices. The inaugural function will be attended by the Defence Minister, Housing and Urban Affairs Minister, MoS Defence, MoS Housing and Urban Affairs, Chief of Defence Staff and Heads of Armed Forces.
PM condoles the passing away of Geeta Press President, Radheshyam Khemka

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the passing away of Geeta Press President, Radheshyam Khemka Ji. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, “à¤—à¥€à¤¤à¤¾ à¤ªà¥�à¤°à¥‡à¤¸ à¤•à¥‡ à¤…à¤§à¥�à¤¯à¤•à¥�à¤· à¤”à¤° à¤¸à¤¨à¤¾à¤¤à¤¨ à¤¸à¤¾à¤¹à¤¿à¤¤à¥�à¤¯ à¤•à¥‹ à¤œà¤¨-à¤œà¤¨ à¤¤à¤• à¤ªà¤¹à¥�à¤‚à¤šà¤¾à¤¨à¥‡ à¤µà¤¾à¤²à¥‡ à¤°à¤¾à¤§à¥‡à¤¶à¥�à¤¯à¤¾à¤® à¤–à¥‡à¤®à¤•à¤¾ à¤œà¥€ à¤•à¥‡ à¤¨à¤¿à¤§à¤¨ à¤¸à¥‡ à¤…à¤¤à¥�à¤¯à¤‚à¤¤ à¤¦à¥�à¤– à¤¹à¥�à¤† à¤¹à¥ˆà¥¤ à¤–à¥‡à¤®à¤•à¤¾ à¤œà¥€ à¤œà¥€à¤µà¤¨à¤ªà¤°à¥�à¤¯à¤‚à¤¤ à¤µà¤¿à¤­à¤¿à¤¨à¥�à¤¨ à¤¸à¤¾à¤®à¤¾à¤œà¤¿à¤• à¤•à¤¾à¤°à¥�à¤¯à¥‹à¤‚ à¤®à¥‡à¤‚ à¤¸à¤•à¥�à¤°à¤¿à¤¯ à¤°à¤¹à¥‡à¥¤ à¤¶à¥‹à¤• à¤•à¥€ à¤‡à¤¸ à¤˜à¤¡à¤¼à¥€ à¤®à¥‡à¤‚ à¤®à¥‡à¤°à¥€ à¤¸à¤‚à¤µà¥‡à¤¦à¤¨à¤¾à¤�à¤‚ à¤‰à¤¨à¤•à¥‡ à¤ªà¤°à¤¿à¤œà¤¨à¥‹à¤‚ à¤”à¤° à¤ªà¥�à¤°à¤¶à¤‚à¤¸à¤•à¥‹à¤‚ à¤•à¥‡ à¤¸à¤¾à¤¥ à¤¹à¥ˆà¤‚à¥¤ à¤“à¤® à¤¶à¤¾à¤‚à¤¤à¤¿!”
Cabinet approves Joint Interpretative Declaration between India and Colombia regarding the Agreement for the Promotion and Protection of Investments

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for signing the Joint Interpretative Declaration (JID) between India and Colombia regarding the existing Agreement for the Promotion and Protection of Investments between India and Colombia signed on November 10, 2009. The JID would impart clarity to the interpretation of the existing Agreement as itincludes interpretative notes to be jointly adopted for many clauses, including, the definition of investor, definition of investment, Fair and Equitable Treatment (FET), National Treatment (NT) and Most Favoured Nation (MFN) treatment, expropriation, Investor – State Dispute Settlement provision and Denial of Benefits. Joint Interpretative Declarations/Statements in general play an important supplementary role in strengthening the investment treaty regime. With increasing Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) disputes, issuance of such statements is likely to have strong persuasive value before arbitration tribunals. Such pro-active approach by partners can foster a more predictable and coherent reading of treaty terms by arbitration tribunals.
PM writes to the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Tonga; congratulates him on his election as Prime Minister

Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has written to the Mr. Akilisi Pohiva, the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Tonga, congratulating him on his election as Prime Minister. “Please accept my warm congratulations and best wishes on your election as the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Tonga. India deeply values the close relationship with Tonga, which has grown in intensity over the years,” the Prime Minister wrote. “I have great appreciation for our ties with the Pacific Region, which is why India recently hosted the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation in Suva, Fiji. We are planning to host the next edition of the Forum in India later this year, which I hope you will be able to attend,” the Prime Minister added. “I wish to convey my good wishes for your personal health and well-being, and for the progress and prosperity of the friendly people of Tonga,” the Prime Minister said.
PM congratulates Indian team for winning Kabaddi World Cup

The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated the Indian Kabaddi team for winning the Kabaddi World Cup. “Congratulations to Indian team for winning the Kabaddi World Cup. The team showed exceptional skills, grit and determination. Well done!”, the Prime Minister said.
PM pays tributes to Ramdhari Singh Dinkar on his birth anniversary

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to Rashtrakavi Ramdhari Singh Dinkar on his birth anniversary today. In tweet, the Prime Minister said; “à¤°à¤¾à¤·à¥�à¤Ÿà¥�à¤°à¤•à¤µà¤¿ à¤°à¤¾à¤®à¤§à¤¾à¤°à¥€ à¤¸à¤¿à¤‚à¤¹ à¤¦à¤¿à¤¨à¤•à¤° à¤œà¥€ à¤•à¥‹ à¤‰à¤¨à¤•à¥€ à¤œà¤¨à¥�à¤®-à¤œà¤¯à¤‚à¤¤à¥€ à¤ªà¤° à¤¸à¤¾à¤¦à¤° à¤¨à¤®à¤¨à¥¤ à¤¦à¥‡à¤¶ à¤”à¤° à¤¸à¤®à¤¾à¤œ à¤•à¥‹ à¤°à¤¾à¤¹ à¤¦à¤¿à¤–à¤¾à¤¨à¥‡ à¤µà¤¾à¤²à¥€ à¤‰à¤¨à¤•à¥€ à¤•à¤µà¤¿à¤¤à¤¾à¤�à¤‚ à¤¹à¤° à¤ªà¥€à¤¢à¤¼à¥€ à¤•à¥‡ à¤²à¤¿à¤� à¤ªà¥�à¤°à¥‡à¤°à¤£à¤¾à¤¸à¥�à¤°à¥‹à¤¤ à¤¬à¤¨à¥€ à¤°à¤¹à¥‡à¤‚à¤—à¥€à¥¤”
Cabinet approves Promulgation of the Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Ordinance, 2019

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Promulgation of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Ordinance, 2019. Benefits: The proposed Ordinance will immediately tackle the menace of illicit deposit taking activities in the country launched by rapacious operators, which at present are exploiting regulatory gaps and lack of strict administrative measures to dupe poor and gullible people of their hard-earned savings, by altogether banning unregulated deposit taking schemes, and having adequate provisions for punishment and disgorgement / repayment of deposits in cases where such schemes nonetheless manage to raise deposits illegally.
PM pays respects to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar at Chaitya Bhoomi; lays foundation stone of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Memorial

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today visited Chaitya Bhoomi in Mumbai, where he paid respects to Bharat Ratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar. The Prime Minister later unveiled a plaque to mark the laying of Foundation Stone of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Memorial at the Indu Mills Compound, in Mumbai. The Governor of Maharashtra Shri Ch. Vidyasagar Rao, the Chief Minister of Maharashtra Shri Devendra Fadnavis, and the Union Minister for Shipping Shri Nitin Gadkari were present on the occasion.
PM pays tributes to Babu Jagjivan Ram on his birth anniversary

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to Shri Babu Jagjivan Ram on his birth anniversary. “Remembering Babu Jagjivan Ram on his birth anniversary. His service to India & struggles for the rights of the marginalised always inspire.”, the Prime Minister said.
PM congratulates Smt. Droupadi Murmu on being elected as President

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Smt. Droupadi Murmu on being elected as President of India. In a series of tweets, the Prime Minister said; “India scripts history. At a time when 1.3 billion Indians are marking Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, a daughter of India hailing from a tribal community born in a remote part of eastern India has been elected our President! Congratulations to Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji on this feat.” “Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji’s life, her early struggles, her rich service and her exemplary success motivates each and every Indian. She has emerged as a ray of hope for our citizens, especially the poor, marginalised and the downtrodden.” “Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji has been an outstanding MLA and Minister. She had an excellent tenure as Jharkhand Governor. I am certain she will be an outstanding President who will lead from the front and strengthen India’s development journey.” “I would like to thank all those MPs and MLAs across party lines who have supported the candidature of Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji. Her record victory augurs well for our democracy.”
PM appreciates healthy discussion in Parliament on Ukraine issue and Operation Ganga

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has appreciated the healthy discussion in Parliament over the last few days on Ukraine issue and Operation Ganga. He expressed his gratitude to all Members of Parliament who enriched the discussion with their views. He also said that it is our collective duty to take care for the safety and well-being of our fellow citizens in adverse situations. In a thread of tweets, the Prime Minister said; “Over the last few days Parliament has witnessed a healthy discussion on the situation in Ukraine and India’s efforts to bring back our citizens through Operation Ganga. I am grateful to all MP colleagues who enriched this discussion with their views.” “The rich level of debate and the constructive points illustrate how there is bipartisanship when it comes to matters of foreign policy. Such bipartisanship augurs well for India at the world stage.” “It is our collective duty to care for the safety and well-being of our fellow citizens and the Government of India will leave no stone unturned to ensure our people do not face any troubles in adverse situations.”