The White House condemned the online harassment faced by US journalist Sabrina Siddiqui over her question on minority rights to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his joint press conference with President Joe Biden.
Tag: Global Diplomacy
EAM Jaishankar’s aide Dr Shilpak Ambule is next Indian High Commissioner to Singapore: MEA
Dr Shilpak N Ambule, presently Joint Secretary in the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Singapore. He is an Indian Foreign Service officer from the 2002 batch, and is expected to take up the assignment shortly.
PM Modi in Egypt: Highest honour ‘Order of the Nile’ conferred by President El-Sisi; visits to Al-Hakim Mosque and Giza pyramids
Instituted in 1915, the ‘Order of the Nile’ is conferred upon heads of states, crown princes, and vice-presidents who offer Egypt or humanity invaluable services. This is the 13th highest state honour for Modi.
PM Modi in Egypt: Diaspora welcome followed by meetings with cabinet ministers and grand mufti
The Egypt trip is a state visit, at the invitation of President Abdel Fattah Saeed Hussein Khalil El-Sisi. Narendra Modi was welcomed at the Cairo airport with a warm hug by Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly.
Amazon, Google announce plans for USD 15 billion and USD 10 billion investments in India
Global E-commerce giant Amazon and internet search engine Google announced plans to invest USD 15 billion and USD 10 billion more respectively in India, their CEOs stated after meeting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his recent US visit.
PM Modi in the US: Standing ovation at US Congress, power walk at White House state dinner
Modi was welcomed to the White House by President of the United States of America Joe Biden, First Lady Dr Jill Biden, Vice-President Kamala Harris, and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff.
NRIs welcome PM Modi outside White House; Biden praises Indian-American community
Members of the NRI and Indian-origin community turned out in large numbers on a rainy morning at the South Lawn of the White House to witness the ceremonial welcome of Prime Minister Narendra Modi by US President Joe Biden on his first state visit.
Counteroffensive slowly gaining, says Zelenskyy; US says ‘subtle shift’ in India’s stance on Ukraine-Russia conflict
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated progress in Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Russian forces was “slower than desired”. In related news, the United States said it had noted a subtle shift in India’s position on the Ukraine-Russia conflict.
PM Modi in US: Gourmet vegetarian feast planned by First Lady for state dinner at White House
As PM Modi is a vegetarian, First Lady Jill Biden asked Chef Nina Curtis, who specialises in plant-based cuisine, to work with the White House staff and create a stunning vegetarian menu.
WATCH: Millions of people in India and across the globe celebrate Yoga Day
Even as India celebrated the International Day of Yoga, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead celebrations at the United Nations (UN) Headquarters in New York today.
