Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday interacted with renowned Japanese creator, Hindi and Punjabi linguist and Padma Shri awardee Tomio Mizokami in Hiroshima, Japan.
The prime minister talked about that Padma Shri awardee Mizokami has made efforts to popularise Indian custom in Japan.
The US is heartened by the current remarks made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Russian President Vladimir Putin that this isn’t the time for conflict in Ukraine, a senior Pentagon official has stated.
Prime Minister Modi met President Putin in Uzbek metropolis of Samarkand on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit on September 16 and in the course of the assembly, PM Modi informed Putin, “Today’s period will not be an period of conflict, and I’ve spoken to you on the telephone about this.”
On his part, Putin told PM Modi that he was aware of India’s concerns over the Ukraine conflict and that Russia will do everything possible to end it as soon as possible.
The US has said that it is heartened by the comments made by Prime Minister Modi.
“We were heartened by Prime Minister Modi’s comments last weekend,” Dr Ely Ratner, Assistant Secretary of Defence for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs told a group of reporters on Thursday and think-tank experts during a virtual round table.
Recently, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan also told reporters at a White House news conference that what the prime minister said was “a press release of precept on behalf of what he believes is correct and simply (and) it was very a lot welcomed by the US.”
Ratner stated that the US shares India’s dedication to seeing a swift and peaceable decision of the battle and continues to interact commonly on this situation.
“We obviously recognise that India has a long and complicated history in terms of its security partnership with Russia and has been in the process over the last many years of diversifying its arms and imports as well as prioritising its own indigenous development, and we want to support them,” Ratner stated.
“We want to support India on both fronts and are doing so. We think the trend lines are heading in the right direction. We are deeply engaged in conversations on exploring opportunities for co-development and co-production. We are also looking for ways to support India’s own indigenisation, which we know is a huge priority for Prime Minister Modi and in the military there,” stated the senior Pentagon official.
Responding to a different query, he stated the US is taking a tough have a look at the co-development and co-production underneath the Defence Trade and Technology Initiative (DTTI).
“We are taking a hard look now at DTTI more broadly and actively discussing with the Indian government how we can adapt the initiative to meet the scope and ambition of our defence partnership. This is an area where we see a lot of great promise. Our leaders are fairly focused on this and again the Two Plus Two ministerial next spring is hoping to have some progress to announce on this front,” he stated.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping will go to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan on Sept. 14-16, the Chinese overseas ministry stated on Monday, in what could be his first official journey to a overseas nation since China all however shut its borders because of COVID-19.
The go to will coincide with a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) within the Uzbek metropolis of Samarkand, and Xi will meet with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, a ministry assertion stated.
The journey underlines China’s strategic ties with Central Asian states at a time when relations with many Western nations have come underneath pressure because of China’s “no limits” partnership with Russia, which invaded Ukraine in February.
Last month, the Wall Street Journal, citing individuals whom it didn’t identify, reported that Xi was contemplating a visit to Central Asia to satisfy with Putin and different leaders on the SCO summit.
Monday’s Chinese overseas ministry assertion didn’t point out Putin.
Xi’s final recognized official journey to a overseas nation was to Myanmar in January 2020, simply earlier than the Chinese authorities declared a public well being emergency with the unfold of the brand new coronavirus.
His final journey exterior of mainland China was on June 30 to Hong Kong to mark the twenty fifth anniversary of the town’s handover from British management in 1997.
In latest months, hypothesis has been rife over which international locations Xi would go to and when such visits would possibly happen.
The SCO is a regional safety bloc launched in 2001 to fight radical Islam and different safety considerations. The group initially consisted of China, Russia and 4 ex-Soviet Central Asian republics, earlier than India and Pakistan joined in 2017.
Last month, a longtime adviser to Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo stated Xi and Putin would attend November’s G20 summit on the Indonesian resort island of Bali.
In mid-October, Xi is broadly anticipated to safe a precedent-breaking third management time period at a once-in-five-years congress of the ruling Communist Party.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has a busy week forward with excessive profile conferences on the G20 summit in Italy and the COP26 local weather summit in Glasgow, Scotland.
Modi, who arrived in Italy on Friday, stated he can be visiting the capital and the Vatican City from October 29 to 31 on the invitation of Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi. Following this, PM Modi will journey to Glasgow within the United Kingdom, the place he’ll attend the Glasgow local weather summit from November 1-2.
His schedule in Rome and Glasgow is as follows:
Rome, Italy
PM Modi will spend three days in Italy, beginning Friday.
In the primary order of enterprise, the PM met with European Council President Charles Michel and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen.
Official engagements in Rome start with a productive interplay with @eucopresident Charles Michel and @vonderleyen, President of the @EU_Commission.
The leaders mentioned methods to reinforce financial in addition to people-to-people linkages aimed toward creating a greater planet. pic.twitter.com/Uvk4JLN5Ca
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 29, 2021
Modi’s major agenda in Italy, nonetheless, is the G-20 assembly. In an announcement, the Prime Minister stated that he expects to carry “discussions on global economic and health recovery from the pandemic, sustainable development, and climate change” with world leaders in Rome. This is the primary in-person G-20 meet for the reason that starting of the pandemic in 2020.
The prime minister can also be anticipated to carry a number of bilateral conferences on the sidelines of the summit. This consists of talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Indonesian President Joko Widodo.
Modi can also be scheduled to go to the Vatican City whereas in Rome. A gathering with Pope Francis too is on the playing cards. Kerala Catholic Bishops Council stated that Pope Francis and PM Modi are anticipated to have a casual assembly at 8.30 am on October 30. The prime minister will meet Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin as nicely.
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Prime Minister Modi will fly to Glasgow after the conclusion of G20 on October 31 to attend the twenty sixth Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Popularly known as COP 26 or Glasgow summit, the high-profile occasion will see leaders of over 120 nations come collectively to sort out local weather change points.
COP26 Summit will even present a possibility to satisfy with all of the stakeholders together with leaders of companion international locations, innovators and Inter-Governmental Organisation and discover the chances for additional accelerating our clear development, PM Modi stated in an announcement on Friday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday arrived in Rome in Italy to take part within the G20 Summit the place he’ll be a part of different leaders in discussions on world financial and well being restoration from COVID-19, sustainable improvement and local weather change.
The Ministry of exterior Affairs stated in a press release that Prime Minister Modi was acquired by senior officers of the Government of Italy and Ambassador of India in Italy.
“During my visit to Italy, I will also visit the Vatican City, to call on His Holiness Pope Francis and meet Secretary of State, His Eminence Cardinal Pietro Parolin,” PM Modi stated on Thursday.
In his departure assertion on Thursday, Modi stated he might be visiting Rome and the Vatican City from October 29-31 on the invitation of Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi, following which he’ll journey to Glasgow, the UK, from November 1-2 on the invitation of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. The prime minister stated on the sidelines of the G20 Summit he will even meet with leaders of different companion nations and evaluation the progress in India’s bilateral relations with them.
Karnataka’s newly-inducted chief minister, Basavaraj Bommai, met Prime minister Narendra Modi Friday in his first go to to Delhi after being elevated to the highest position and mentioned numerous points.
According to the Chief Minister’s Office, he requested the Prime Minister to approve All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) for Hubballi-Dharwad and AIIMS-like institute for Raichur, which is recognized as an aspirational district by NITI Aayog.
Bommai additionally appealed to the Prime Minister to improve ESIC Medical College and Hospital in Kalaburagi to a regional AIIMS-like Institute. After the assembly, Bommai mentioned Prime Minister Modi assured to increase full assist to the event of the state.
Karnataka’s new chief minister Basavaraj Bommai @BSBommai met @PMOIndia @narendramodi. Apart from Modi, @BSBommai additionally met Defence Minister @rajnathsingh, Parliamentary Affairs Minister @JoshiPralhad and Jal Shakti Minister @gssjodhpur immediately. @IndianExpress pic.twitter.com/aGCT3sY4Mv
— Darshan Devaiah B P (@DarshanDevaiahB) July 30, 2021
Bommai additionally introduced that his will arrange a small working group to quick monitor clearance of central initiatives. Regarding cabinet enlargement, the Chief Minister mentioned, “I have explained the necessity of early cabinet expansion to BJP top leaders, and will get the nod in next one week.”
After the assembly, PM Modi too tweeted: “Met CM of Karnataka Shri @BSBommai ji today. Conveyed best wishes as he begins a new journey for Karnataka’s progress. Assured full support for the development of Karnataka.”
Apart from Modi, Bommai additionally met Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi and Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in New Delhi.
He mentioned Shah has requested him to make sure “good governance” within the state.
Earlier within the afternoon, Bommai met BJP National president JP Nadda. Nadda, in a tweet, mentioned, “Met CM of Karnataka Shri @BSBommai Ji today. With his vast legislative and administrative experience, I am sure Karnataka will grow by leaps and bounds. I wish him a successful tenure ahead.”
Bommai, who was elected as the brand new chief of the BJP legislature social gathering in Karnataka on Tuesday following B S Yediyurappa’s resignation, took oath because the Chief Minister Wednesday.
WATCH: New #Karnataka CM @BSBommai internet hosting a lunch for MPs from the state. This is his first go to to the nationwide capital after taking up as Chief Minister of the state. @IndianExpress pic.twitter.com/w5dlz4LNg8
— Express Bengaluru (@IEBengaluru) July 30, 2021
On Friday afternoon, he held a lunch assembly with BJP Members of Parliament within the nationwide capital.
On Thursday, Bommai had instructed reporters in Karnataka that he’ll focus on the problem of cabinet enlargement within the state with the central management.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will handle the nation by way of his month-to-month radio programme Mann Ki Baat at 11 am on Sunday.PM Modi Mann Ki Baat Today Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday addressed the nation by way of his month-to-month radio programme Mann Ki Baat and requested individuals to cheer and help staff India on the ongoing Tokyo Olympics.
He stated each Indian felt proud watching our contingent in full glory on the Tokyo video games.
The programme will probably be broadcast stay on All India Radio, DD and Narendra Modi cell app. Akashvani will broadcast ‘Mann Ki Baat’ in regional languages instantly after the Hindi broadcast.
In his final handle, PM Modi applauded India’s athletes, saying that they’ve all endured “years of toil” and the nation ought to again them with out placing them below strain through the Tokyo Olympics. “Every player going to Tokyo has had one’s own share of struggle, and years of toil. They are going not only for themselves but for the country,” Modi stated in his ‘Mann ki Baat’ handle to the nation.
The prime minister had additionally urged individuals to do away with vaccine hesitancy. Pointing out that it’s essential that vaccine hesitancy, which relies on rumours is addressed, Modi stated India achieved the feat of inoculating million individuals in a single day. He additionally cited his personal instance alongside together with his mom’s by saying each have been totally vaccinated.
Live WeblogPrime Minister Narendra Modi will handle the nation at 11 am right this moment. Follow this house for the newest updates. During the final version of his Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi had urged individuals to do away with vaccine hesitancy. “Please get rid of fear. Sometimes people may get a fever but it is very mild & lasts only for a few hours. Avoiding (#COVID19) vaccine can be very dangerous. You’re not only putting yourself at risk but also your family & the entire village,” he had stated.
The Prime Minister additionally paid tributes to sports activities legend Milkha Singh and requested individuals to want the gamers taking part in Tokyo Olympics by way of #Cheer4India on social media.
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Last month, throughout the 77th version of his month-to-month radio programme, Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had mentioned that the Covid-19 disaster is the worst pandemic that the world has seen within the final 100 years. “Our frontline workers have played a remarkable role in fighting Covid-19. During normal times, India used to produce 900 metric tonnes of Liquid Medical Oxygen in a day. Now it has increased more than 10 times, about 9,500 metric tonnes is being produced every day,” he added.
Modi additionally lauded the spirit and braveness of Indian residents who braved two main cyclones in May. “In this difficult and extraordinary situation of calamity, the way the people of all the states affected by the cyclone have shown courage, in this hour of crisis, with great patience, discipline — I want to appreciate all citizens,” he added.
The Central authorities is dedicated to offering free coronavirus vaccinations to all, Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned throughout a video convention on Friday. This comes weeks after the Prime Minister introduced that the federal government would revert to a system of centralised procurement of Covid-19 vaccines whereby it would present free pictures to states for inoculation of all above the age of 18 from June 21.
Launched a personalized crash course programme that goals to ability and upskill over one lakh “Covid warriors” throughout the nation, PM Modi mentioned, “In the second wave of coronavirus, we saw what kind of challenges the ever-changing form of this virus can bring before us. We have to further enhance the preparedness of the country to meet the challenges ahead.”
He warned individuals to stay cautious and vigilant, stressing that the virus was “still amongst us” and new and extra virulent mutations may probably pose an actual menace within the close to future. In preparation for the doable challenges the nation can face, the federal government can be working in direction of readying over 1,500 oxygen vegetation in districts across the nation, PM Modi mentioned.
The large marketing campaign to coach round one lakh frontline ‘Covid warriors’ was launched with the goal of coaching them in a number of key areas, together with dwelling care help, fundamental care help, superior care help, emergency care help, pattern assortment help, and medical tools help, PTI reported.
The course has been designed as a particular programme underneath the central element of the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 3.0, with complete monetary outlay of Rs. 276 crore, the PMO mentioned.
The programme seeks to ability non-medical healthcare staff in order that they will fill the current and future wants of manpower within the well being sector.
(With PTI inputs)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch a personalized crash course programme for Covid -19 frontline staff on Friday by means of video conferencing, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) mentioned.
The launch will start the programme in 111 coaching centres unfold over 26 states, the PMO mentioned.
Prime Minister Modi will launch ‘Customized Crash Course programme for Covid -19 Frontline workers’ on June 18 at 11 am by means of video conferencing, it mentioned.
The launch can be adopted by the prime minister’s deal with. The Union minister of ability improvement and entrepreneurship may also be current on the event.
The programme goals to ability and upskill over one lakh “Covid warriors” throughout the nation, the PMO mentioned.
The coaching can be imparted to them in six customised job roles particularly dwelling care help, primary care help, superior care help, emergency care help, pattern assortment help, and medical gear help.
The programme has been designed as a particular programme below the central element of the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 3.0, with whole monetary outlay of Rs. 276 crore, the PMO mentioned.
The programme will create expert non-medical healthcare staff to fill the current and future wants of manpower within the well being sector, it mentioned.