Slovak Ambassador to India Robert Maxian has described Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Slovakia as a “historic opportunity” to strengthen bilateral ties between the two countries. Modi is scheduled to visit Slovakia from June 14 to 16, marking the first-ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country since Slovakia’s independence in 1993. In a video ahead of the visit, Ambassador Maxian welcomed the Prime Minister and expressed hope that the trip would further deepen relations between India and Slovakia across multiple sectors. The visit follows high-level ex
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday marked history by being India’s longest continuously serving elected Prime Minister, completing 4,399 consecutive days in office, surpassing the record previously held by Jawaharlal Nehru. The milestone coincides with the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government completing 12 years at the Centre. In a social media post, Modi expressed public service as the truest measure of good governance and added that leaders who work with humility, dedication and accountability can earn the trust of the people, sharing a Sanskrit verse focused on devoti
Karnataka Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim held discussions to strengthen cooperation between Karnataka and Malaysia, focusing on education, technology, innovation and exchange programs. The discussions occurred over a call. In which Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim congratulated Shivakumar on assuming office as Karnataka’s Chief Minister. According to Shivakumar, both leaders explored opportunities to deepen academic and technological collaboration by building on the already strong educational links between the 2 parties. Karnataka currently host
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received praise from several world leaders as he became India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister, surpassing the record previously held by Jawaharlal Nehru. The milestone marks 4,399 consecutive days in office, making Modi the longest-serving elected head of government in India’s post-independence electoral history. Leaders have recognised Modi’s leadership in strengthening India's global position and advocating the interests of the Global South. They highlighted India’s increasing economic influence and its rising significance in international di
Uzbekistan and Malaysia have taken steps to strengthen parliamentary cooperation, highlighting the growing importance of legislative diplomacy in advancing bilateral relations. Leaders from both countries discussed mechanisms to expand exchanges between lawmakers and enhance collaboration on issues of mutual interest. The talks focused on increasing interaction through parliamentary friendship groups, sharing legislative expertise, and supporting initiatives that contribute to economic and social development. Both sides acknowledged the role of parliaments in fostering closer ties and crea
Union Minister for Labour and Employment and Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, held a series of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the Social Development Summit in Doha, Qatar. The discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in labour welfare, youth empowerment, skill development, and social inclusion initiatives. During the summit, Mandaviya emphasized India's commitment to inclusive growth and people-centric policies aimed at improving quality of life and expanding opportunities for vulnerable sections of society. He highlighted various initiatives undertaken by the India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized that India’s close cooperation with Venezuela is of immense importance to the Global South during talks with Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez in New Delhi. The leaders held extensive discussions on expanding bilateral cooperation across energy, critical minerals, technology, agriculture, healthcare, and people-to-people exchanges. Modi described Venezuela as a valued partner in Latin America and reaffirmed India’s commitment to strengthening ties for the mutual benefit of both nations. The meeting comes at a time when India is seeking
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Min Aung Hlaing in New Delhi, marking a significant diplomatic engagement between India and Myanmar amid the latter's ongoing political crisis. The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in areas including border security, trade, infrastructure connectivity, cybercrime prevention, and economic development. India reiterated its policy of engagement with Myanmar, emphasizing that dialogue remains the most effective way to address regional challenges. During the discussions, both sides reviewed progress on key connectivity projects
India has announced support for the construction of 14 schools in earthquake-affected districts of Nepal, reaffirming its long-standing development partnership with the neighbouring country. The initiative is aimed at improving educational infrastructure and assisting communities still recovering from the devastating impact of past earthquakes. The schools will be built under India’s post-earthquake reconstruction assistance programme, which has focused on restoring essential infrastructure such as housing, schools, health facilities and cultural heritage sites in Nepal. Officials stated
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi completed 12 years in office, marking a significant political milestone for the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government at the Centre. BJP leaders, Union ministers and party workers across the country hailed Modi’s leadership and highlighted the government’s achievements in governance, infrastructure, foreign policy and welfare initiatives during the period. Senior BJP leaders described the past twelve years as transformative for India, pointing to flagship schemes such as Digital India, Make in India, PM Gati Shakti, Ayushman Bharat and the expansion of