Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on his two-day visit to Kuwait. PM Modi reached the Middle-Eastern country today. This will be the first visit of an Indian Prime Minister to Kuwait in 43 years, Ministry of External Affairs said on Wednesday. During the visit, the Prime Minister will hold discussions with the leadership of Kuwait. Prime Minister will also interact with the Indian community in Kuwait.
21 December,2024 09:46 PM IST
Kuwait is ready to host PM Modi who is visiting Kuwait after 43 years. Preparations are in full swing ahead of Hala Modi event on December 20. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Kuwait on 21-22 December 2024, at the invitation of the Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.This will be the first visit of an Indian Prime Minister to Kuwait in 43 years, Ministry of External Affairs said on Wednesday.During the visit, the Prime Minister will hold discussions with the leadership of Kuwait. Prime Minister will also interact with the Indian community in Kuwait.
21 December,2024 02:16 PM IST
PM Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin are known to share a close tie. In a recent interaction, Putin opened up on his ties with PM Modi. Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized his strong ties with Asia and highlighted his friendly relations with China and India. He also spoke of his ‘warm’ friendship with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
20 December,2024 11:34 AM IST
A ferry capsized near the Gateway of India off the coast of Mumbai on December 18, causing a major mishap. Following the incident, the Indian Navy and Coast Guard launched a rescue operation. As of the latest update, 101 people have been rescued, and 13 have died in the tragic Mumbai boat accident. Rescue teams were seen in videos helping passengers wearing life jackets, transferring them to other boats while the ferry continued to tilt. The incident occurred after a speedboat reportedly crashed into the ferry. Rescue operations are ongoing to save the remaining passengers. Authorities are working quickly to handle the situation and ensure everyone’s safety. Meanwhile, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis briefed the media regarding the boat mishap. He announced an ex gratia of Rs 5 lakh for family members of deceased.
19 December,2024 10:09 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Jaipur to attend the "Ek Varsh-Parinaam Utkarsh" event, celebrating one year of the Rajasthan state government's achievements. Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma accompanied him. During the event, the Prime Minister participated in a grand roadshow, where thousands of people gathered to show their support. The crowd cheered loudly, chanting "Modi, Modi" as he passed by. People were seen throwing flowers in his direction as a sign of appreciation. The roadshow was a lively and vibrant display of enthusiasm from the public, highlighting the popularity of the Prime Minister in the region. The event marked a significant moment for both the state government and the Prime Minister.
17 December,2024 02:57 PM IST
In a significant commitment to defense cooperation, Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Disanayaka assured India that Sri Lanka will not allow any force to use its territory to threaten India's security. This promise was made during a joint press statement on Monday, highlighting the strong bond between the two countries. The pledge came as part of President Disanayaka's three-day official visit to New Delhi, which is set to conclude on December 17. The Sri Lankan leader emphasized that Sri Lanka would not allow its land to be used against India in any way, reaffirming the nations' commitment to mutual security and cooperation. This gesture reflects the growing diplomatic ties between India and Sri Lanka.
17 December,2024 11:23 AM IST
On December 16, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at Hyderabad House in Delhi. Earlier, President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Modi welcomed President Dissanayake at Rashtrapati Bhavan. There, President Dissanayake was given a Guard of Honour by the combined defence services. Following this, Prime Minister Modi and President Dissanayake held talks at the delegation level to discuss various matters between India and Sri Lanka. This meeting aimed to strengthen the relationship between the two countries and explore areas of cooperation. Watch video for more information
16 December,2024 04:34 PM IST
The Syrian civil war has led to significant changes in the Middle East, including the fall of the al-Assad regime after 50 years. Meanwhile, Israel continues to focus on rescuing hostages held by Hamas since the October 7, 2023 attacks. On December 15, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke with US President-elect Donald Trump about the ongoing Syria crisis and efforts to secure the hostages’ release. Netanyahu emphasized that Israel would set its Syria policy based on the evolving situation. This conversation follows previous discussions between Netanyahu and Trump since the latter's election win. The United States, under both President Biden and President-elect Trump, has been a strong supporter of Israel, particularly in its conflict with Iran and its allies.
16 December,2024 12:54 PM IST
Aditi Sharma and Sandeep Baswa, who have just come up with a new show Apollena on Colors TV, got into a conversation with us at Mid-Day and talked about the concept of the show. They also answered whether, in the age of OTT series, audiences are still willing to wait 24 hours for the next episode. Sandeep shared that he didn’t take up an OTT show because he wasn’t comfortable with the language and scenes in such shows.
14 December,2024 08:15 PM IST
Amid the ongoing civil war in Syria, four Indian nationals who were evacuated from conflict-ridden Syria arrived at Delhi's IGI Airport on December 14. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), a total of 77 Indian citizens have been brought back from Syria as of the same day. Syria's newly appointed Prime Minister, Mohammed al-Bashir, has prioritized the repatriation of Syrian refugees living abroad as a major initiative. However, the government is grappling with several challenges, including recent unrest near the tomb of Hafez al-Assad, which was set on fire. Additionally, concerns about Syria's political future—particularly Iran’s influence in the region—have been raised by Hezbollah and Israeli officials.
14 December,2024 12:42 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
