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PM Modi completes 25 years in public office; world leaders extend greetings
Leaders from across Asia have expressed their admiration for PM Narendra Modi as he marks 25 years of public service. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi commended Modi’s role in advancing India's interests globally, while Bhutan's Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay referred to him as an avatar of our times, underlining his transformative impact.
Bhutan PM calls PM Modi ‘Avatar of Vishnu’, Tshering Tobgay compares his leadership to Kalki who is believed to restore dharma
Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay has described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as an “avatar of Vishnu” and praised his leadership, work ethic and vision for a developed India. Tobgay recalled his meeting with Modi and linked enlightened leadership to wisdom, compassion and courage.
SSB should embrace original role of engaging with border population: Home Secretary Govind Mohan
The SSB was raised during 1961-62. In its initial days it used to work and engage with the border population to create awareness and generate intelligence, Home Secretary Govind Mohan said.
PM Modi gets Uzbekistan’s top honour: Read full list of 35 global honours
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Uzbekistan's highest state honour, the 'Oliy Darajali Do'stlik'. This latest award brings his total international honours to thirty-five. These numerous accolades reflect India's growing global stature and deepening partnerships. The Bharatiya Janata Party shared a comprehensive list of these prestigious international recognitions.
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New security grid formed for strategically located Siliguri Corridor: Amit Shah
Home Minister Amit Shah announced a new triangular security grid for the Siliguri Corridor. This strategically vital region shares borders with Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh. New infrastructure projects for the Sashastra Seema Bal were also inaugurated. A high-speed rail corridor connecting Delhi and Siliguri has also been approved.
'India deeply values its friendship with Israel': PM Modi thanks Israeli President for Independence Day wishes
Prime Minister Modi thanked President Herzog for warm wishes on India's Independence Day. He emphasized the value of India's friendship with Israel and strategic partnership. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu also extended greetings, calling the friendship boundless. Leaders from Australia, Russia, Maldives, France, and Bhutan sent congratulatory messages. These greetings highlight India's global engagement and commitment to cooperation.
Maldives reaffirms commitment to advance close partnership with India in Independence Day greetings
Maldivian President Muizzu has reiterated his commitment to strengthening the bond and enduring friendship with India. On India's 80th Independence Day, warm wishes poured in from multiple nations, including France, Bhutan, and Nepal. Prime Minister Modi expressed gratitude for these affectionate greetings. Such messages underline India's extensive diplomatic efforts and cooperative spirit in the region, highlighting the importance of camaraderie and shared prosperity.
Bangladesh seeks Hasina's extradition again as India's envoy meets PM Rahman
Bangladesh requested Sheikh Hasina's extradition from India during a meeting with the Indian High Commissioner. The meeting also covered important bilateral issues and strengthening relations between the two nations. Bangladesh expressed outrage over Hasina's media interaction in New Delhi, calling her a convicted genocider. The prime minister also sought the extradition of suspects in a student leader's murder case.
India, Bhutan sign two agreements on Line of Credit, health education cooperation: MEA on Misri's Bhutan visit
India and Bhutan have signed two agreements during Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri's visit to Bhutan, including a Line of Credit agreement and a pact between the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan for cooperation in health education and health research, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday.
Modi, Bhutan’s Fourth King discuss stronger ties, cooperation in energy and connectivity
The PM conveyed full support for the realisation of the Gelephu Mindfulness City project and announced the decision to establish an immigration check post in Hatisar, Assam, to facilitate easy movement of investors and visitors to Gelephu. On the previous day, at the first meeting with the current or the Fifth King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk during the PM's two-day trip to Bhutan, both leaders welcomed the active role of Indian companies in hydropower projects in Bhutan.
Bhutanese King leads prayer for Red Fort blast victims
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck inaugurated the Punatsangchhu-II hydroelectric project. They discussed energy, capacity building, and connectivity. India will establish an immigration checkpoint. Agreements were signed on renewable energy and health. The leaders also marked the 70th birth anniversary of the Fourth King of Bhutan. The Bhutan King also led the prayers for Red Fort blast victims.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi returns to India after his two-day state visit to Bhutan
PM Modi was on a visit to Bhutan from March 22-23, where not only he met the top leaders but also inaugurated the Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Wangchuk Mother and Child Hospital in Bhutan indicating the shining example of a strong partnership between the two countries in healthcare.
PM Modi inaugurates modern hospital built with Indian assistance in Bhutan
India and Bhutan have inaugurated a modern 150-bed hospital, the Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Wangchuk Mother and Child Hospital, in Thimphu. The hospital, which has been built with Indian assistance, will be a shining example of India-Bhutan development cooperation. The hospital will house state-of-the-art facilities for Pediatrics, Gynecology and Obstetrics, Anesthesiology, Operation Theatre, Neonatal Intensive Care, and Pediatric Intensive Care.
Modi announces big financial package for Bhutan; joint vision on energy partnership launched
Modi, on a two-day visit to Thimphu, was honoured with Bhutan’s highest civilian award, the Order of the Druk Gyalpo, becoming the first non-Bhutanese to achieve the distinction. “This honour is not my personal achievement, it is the honour of India and 140 crore Indians. I humbly accept this honour on behalf of all Indians in this great land of Bhutan and thank you all from the bottom of my heart for this honour," Modi said on the occasion.
PM Modi arrives in Bhutan on two-day State visit; receives red carpet welcome
Prime Minister Modi received a warm welcome, with the Bhutanese people lining the entire 45-kilometre route from Paro International Airport to Thimphu which was also decked up with Indian and Bhutanese flags.
PM Modi accepts invitation to visit Bhutan next week
Prime Minister Narendra Modi accepted Bhutanese PM Tshering Tobgay's invitation to visit Bhutan next week. The two leaders discussed strengthening bilateral ties during Tobgay's visit to India. Both countries reaffirmed commitment to partnership in various areas including infrastructure, energy, and development cooperation.
Pro-India Tshering Tobgay set to be Bhutan's PM for 2nd time
In Bhutan's parliamentary elections, Tshering Tobgay's People's Democratic Party secured a significant victory, claiming 30 out of 47 seats, propelling Tobgay to his second term as PM. The Bhutan Tendrel Party secured 17 seats. Tobgay's rapport with PM Modi and his emphasis on India-Bhutan relations signify a boost for India, following Bangladesh's recent Awami League win. Tobgay, an advocate for conservation with an engineering degree from the University of Pittsburgh and a masters from Harvard, received congratulations from Modi post-election.
Modi, Bhutan King meet; India to step up support
The assurance of assistance was extended when the visiting King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck met PM Narendra Modi. While India would step up its support to Bhutan's upcoming 13th Five Year Plan, the specifics of the support and its distribution into different projects will be worked out between the two systems going forward, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra told reporters following the Summit meet.
Trade, security in focus during Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's visit
During the September 6-7 visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Hasina are expected to jointly inaugurate a 1,320 MW power plant worth about $1.5 billion. The coal-fired station is being set up by Bangladesh India Friendship Power Company Limited, a 50:50 joint venture between India's NTPC and Bangladesh Power Development Board.
China mindful of Bhutan's ties with India: Bhutan's former PM Tshering Tobgay
Tobgay said organisations like South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation and Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation could have played a bigger role in the region's affairs, ruing that if Saarc was effective it could have addressed the economic crisis that some South Asian nations were facing.
Narendra Modi cements Bhutan ties with RuPay launch
The two countries signed 10 memoranda of understanding in space research, aviation, IT, power and education.
Modi arrives in Bhutan on two-day visit
PM said his visit to the Himalayan nation in the beginning of the current term reflects the high importance his government attaches to New Delhi's relations with Bhutan.
PM Modi plans Bhutan trip to boost regional link
Bhutan is India’s closest neighbour and the PM’s visit is expected to give fillip to sub-regional cooperation, including connectivity.
Cross-border terrorism unacceptable: Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay to PM Narendra Modi
Modi thanked Tobgay for the "very strong support" that Bhutan gave after the Uri terror attacks and also the solidarity shown in relation to the SAARC summit.
PM Narendra Modi plans visits to Himalayan states of Nepal and Bhutan
The visits are being planned in the first half of the year amid China's push to make inroads in the Himalyan States of Nepal and Bhutan.
Narendra Modi: A strong India is in the interest of neighbours
On his return to Delhi, Modi later tweeted, "This Bhutan trip will remain etched in my memory; it was a very satisfying & productive visit."
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