News Wrap: PM Modi’s Mauritius visit; Russia-Ukraine ceasefire; Rupee symbol row in Tamil Nadu; more
1 week, 5 days ago

News Wrap: PM Modi’s Mauritius visit; Russia-Ukraine ceasefire; Rupee symbol row in Tamil Nadu; more

Live Mint  

This week was marked by significant international and political developments. Trump asks Putin to ‘spare’ Ukrainians, Zelensky slams Russian president of ‘sabotaging diplomatic efforts’ Russian President Vladimir Putin called on Friday for beleaguered Ukrainian troops in the Russian region of Kursk to “surrender” as Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky accused the Russian leader of seeking to sabotage a ceasefire initiative. Tamil Nadu govt’s move to replace rupee symbol The DMK government has reportedly removed the official Rupee symbol ‘ ₹’ from the Tamil Nadu Budget 2025-26 documents. Kannada actor Ranya Rao’s bail plea rejected in gold smuggling case Kannada actress Ranya Rao's bail application was rejected in the Economic Offences Court on Friday, March 14, in a gold smuggling case. Bamber Thakur shot: Son Ishan claims it was a ‘conspiracy to kill’ ex-Congress MLA, ‘he named a few of them’ Former Congress MLA Bamber Thakur had told Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu-led Himachal Pradesh government about the conspiracy being hatched to kill him via media, claimed his son Ishan Thakur.

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PM Modi responds to Russia-Ukraine conflict, says 'India is not neutral; it is in favour of peace'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi responds to Russia-Ukraine conflict, says 'India is not neutral; it is in favour of peace'

India TV News  

In response to a question on India's stand on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, PM Modi said, "India is not neutral; it is in favour of peace." PM Modi, who is on a two-day visit to the US, also appreciated Trump's 'national interest supreme' motto, adding, "Like President Trump, it is a great fortune for me to keep the interests of India …

Modi says 'support Trump’s efforts' to end Russia-Ukraine war
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Modi says 'support Trump’s efforts' to end Russia-Ukraine war

Firstpost  

Reaffirming India’s stance, Trump says, “India is not neutral; our stand is one to ensure peace. We support every effort to have peace in Ukraine, and I support President Trump’s efforts.” Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed support for US President Donald Trump’s diplomatic efforts to bring peace to Ukraine. PM Modi said, “I am happy that President Trump spoke to …

PM Modi Assures Putin To Cooperate On Ending Ukraine Conflict & Other Top Stories
5 months ago

PM Modi Assures Putin To Cooperate On Ending Ukraine Conflict & Other Top Stories

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Kazan, Russia, and expressed India's commitment to ending the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Both leaders acknowledged the strong bilateral ties between the two countries and emphasized the need for continued cooperation in various fields such as defense, security, and economic development.

PM Modi Meets Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, Reaffirms India's Support For 'Peaceful' Resolution Of Conflict
6 months ago

PM Modi Meets Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, Reaffirms India's Support For 'Peaceful' Resolution Of Conflict

ABP News  

New York: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has held talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and reiterated India’s commitment for an early resolution of the conflict in Ukraine and the restoration of peace and stability in the region. Reiterated India’s support for early resolution of the conflict in Ukraine and restoration of peace and stability," Modi said in a post on …

PM Modi To Return Back To India Post Visiting Ukraine & Poland | ABP News
7 months ago

PM Modi To Return Back To India Post Visiting Ukraine & Poland | ABP News

ABP News  

In a historic visit marking the first time an Indian Prime Minister has visited Ukraine since diplomatic relations were established in 1992, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and reiterated India's stance on the conflict with Russia. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in a presser stated that India advocates for “dialogue and diplomacy” as the only …

PM Modi Ukraine Visit: Russia Will Not Attack Ukraine Today Due to This Major Reason | ABP News
7 months ago

PM Modi Ukraine Visit: Russia Will Not Attack Ukraine Today Due to This Major Reason | ABP News

ABP News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a one-day visit to Ukraine, arriving in the country within hours. The background of the visit is notable: Modi's previous visit to Russia faced criticism from Western countries, including Ukraine, which questioned the appropriateness of the leader of the world’s largest democracy visiting Russia amid the ongoing conflict. Given that Russia …

India’s Modi will visit Ukraine after Zelenskyy’s criticism for meeting Putin in Moscow
7 months, 1 week ago

India’s Modi will visit Ukraine after Zelenskyy’s criticism for meeting Putin in Moscow

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Ukraine this week and meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the two countries announced Monday, weeks after he met President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. Modi will visit Ukraine on Zelenskyy’s invitation on Friday, Tanmaya Lal, a senior official at the Ministry of External Affairs, said at a briefing in New Delhi. …

India’s Modi to visit Ukraine on Friday, weeks after trip to Russia
7 months, 1 week ago

India’s Modi to visit Ukraine on Friday, weeks after trip to Russia

Al Jazeera  

India’s government has sought to balance close ties with both Russia and Western allies. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Ukraine this week and meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, several weeks after he met Russia’s President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. Ukraine’s Presidential Office also announced Modi’s trip, saying it’s his first visit during which two leaders will sign multiple …

India’s deputy NSA in Kyiv ahead of PM Modi’s visit
7 months, 2 weeks ago

India’s deputy NSA in Kyiv ahead of PM Modi’s visit

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Ukraine hopes that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be able to join efforts to restore a “just peace” following the Russian invasion, the Ukrainian president’s chief of staff Andriy Yermak told India’s deputy national security adviser Pavan Kapoor on Saturday. Yermak, who is the head of the office of the president, said on X that he met Kapoor …

​A wobbly walk: On Modi’s Moscow visit and India-Russia ties
8 months, 2 weeks ago

​A wobbly walk: On Modi’s Moscow visit and India-Russia ties

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Moscow visit was billed as his first “stand-alone” visit during this tenure, with officials laying stress on the purely “bilateral” framework. There was a reaffirmation of India-Russia ties as well as Mr. Modi’s obvious personal rapport with Russian President Vladimir Putin. In an increasingly polarised world, this was easier said than done, especially as Mr. Modi’s …

'There is no solution on battlefield': India's message on Ukraine conflict during PM Modi's visit to Russia
8 months, 2 weeks ago

'There is no solution on battlefield': India's message on Ukraine conflict during PM Modi's visit to Russia

India TV News  

Moscow: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently on a two-day visit to Russia, where he will hold official talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. This came after the United States appealed to India to make it clear to Russia that any resolution to the Ukraine conflict will need to respect Kyiv's territorial integrity as stipulated in the UN Charter. India's …

‘War cannot solve problems,’ India’s PM Modi tells Russia’s Putin
8 months, 2 weeks ago

‘War cannot solve problems,’ India’s PM Modi tells Russia’s Putin

Al Jazeera  

The killing of children is ‘unbearable’, Modi says, a day after a deadly strike on a children’s hospital in Ukraine. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has told Russian President Vladimir Putin that peace is “of utmost importance” and a solution to the war in Ukraine “cannot be found on the battlefield”. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned India’s prime minister for …

Putin meets Indian prime minister in Russia on his first visit since Moscow sent troops into Ukraine
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Putin meets Indian prime minister in Russia on his first visit since Moscow sent troops into Ukraine

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in Moscow on Monday for a two-day visit, his first since Russia sent troops into Ukraine, complicating the relationship between the longtime partners and pushing Russia closer to India’s rival, China. Modi thanked Putin on X for hosting him at Novo-Ogaryovo and said he was looking forward to Tuesday’s talks which he …

India will do whatever is possible to find solution to Ukraine conflict: PM Modi to Zelenskyy
1 year, 10 months ago

India will do whatever is possible to find solution to Ukraine conflict: PM Modi to Zelenskyy

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held in-person talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for the first time after Russia invaded Ukraine 15 months back and conveyed to him that India will do whatever is possible to find a solution to the conflict. In the meeting that took place on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Hiroshima, the prime …

Modi, Zelenskyy discuss Ukraine conflict; PM says there can be \'no military solution\'
2 years, 5 months ago

Modi, Zelenskyy discuss Ukraine conflict; PM says there can be \'no military solution\'

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday and asserted that there can be no military solution to the Ukraine conflict, while also underlining that endangerment of nuclear facilities could have catastrophic consequences. During their telephonic conversation, Modi and Zelenskyy discussed the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the prime minister reiterated his call for …

Modi, Zelenskyy discuss Ukraine conflict; PM says there can be ‘no military solution’
2 years, 5 months ago

Modi, Zelenskyy discuss Ukraine conflict; PM says there can be ‘no military solution’

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday and asserted that there can be no military solution to the Ukraine conflict, while also underlining that endangerment of nuclear facilities could have catastrophic consequences. During their telephonic conversation, Mr. Modi and Mr. Zelenskyy discussed the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the Prime Minister reiterated his call for …

PM Modi dials Putin, reiterates India's stand on Ukraine war
2 years, 8 months ago

PM Modi dials Putin, reiterates India's stand on Ukraine war

India TV News  

Highlights Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin Two leaders reviewed implementation of decisions taken during Putin's visit to India in December '21 The leaders agreed to maintain regular consultations on global and bilateral issues Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin, amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. The two leaders reviewed the …

Boris Johnson accused of breaking vow to ‘ensure Putin fails in Ukraine’ in hunt for India trade deal
2 years, 11 months ago

Boris Johnson accused of breaking vow to ‘ensure Putin fails in Ukraine’ in hunt for India trade deal

The Independent  

Sign up to our free Brexit and beyond email for the latest headlines on what Brexit is meaning for the UK Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy …

foreign secretary harsh vardhan shringla on modi-johnson talks in new delhi
2 years, 11 months ago

foreign secretary harsh vardhan shringla on modi-johnson talks in new delhi

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict with his British counterpart Boris Johnson and conveyed strong advocacy for peaceful resolution of the situation and direct dialogue between the two parties, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said on Friday. Briefing reporters on talks between Mr. Modi and Mr. Johnson, Mr. Shringla said that during the talks there was no …

'Talking to Modi made it clear': Boris Johnson on New Delhi's stand on Russia-Ukraine
2 years, 11 months ago

'Talking to Modi made it clear': Boris Johnson on New Delhi's stand on Russia-Ukraine

Hindustan Times  

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday said he agrees with India's stand on the Russia-Ukraine war as India has a historic relationship with Russia that everybody understands and respects. Acknowledging India's strong condemnation of what happened to Ukraine's Bucha, Boris Johnson said, “Talking to Narendra, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today made it clear that he has already intervened several …

PM Modi, UK counterpart Boris Johnson discuss Ukraine situation over phone
3 years ago

PM Modi, UK counterpart Boris Johnson discuss Ukraine situation over phone

India TV News  

Highlights PM Modi, UK counterpart Boris Johnson discussed Ukraine over phone call PM Modi reiterated India’s consistent appeal for cessation of hostilities Prime Ministers said they are both looking forward to meeting in person “at the earliest" Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK counterpart Boris Johnson on Tuesday discussed Ukraine situation over a phone call. Prime Minister Modi is said …

PM Modi holds high-level meet after Indian student's death in Russian shelling
3 years ago

PM Modi holds high-level meet after Indian student's death in Russian shelling

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting on the Ukraine situation after an Indian student was killed in Kharkiv shelling. Indian student Naveen, who hailed from Haveri in Karnataka, was killed in Russian shelling in Ukraine's Kharkiv. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also met President Ram Nath Kovind on Tuesday and briefed him on several issues including India's response to …

PM Modi hold meet on Ukraine-Russia conflict, Jaishankar, Shringla in attendance
3 years, 1 month ago

PM Modi hold meet on Ukraine-Russia conflict, Jaishankar, Shringla in attendance

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held a meeting with external affairs minister S Jaishankar, foreign secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla and other senior officials on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine following the invasion of Russia. During the meet which lasted for about two hours, Modi emphasised that safety and evacuation of Indian students will be the top priority of the …

India TV Poll: Can PM Modi play an active role in resolving Russia-Ukraine crisis? See results
3 years, 1 month ago

India TV Poll: Can PM Modi play an active role in resolving Russia-Ukraine crisis? See results

India TV News  

India TV Poll: Can PM Modi play an active role in resolving Russia-Ukraine crisis? See results Participate in the India TV Poll what do you think can Prime Minister Modi play an active role in resolving the Russia-Ukraine crisis? Russia-Ukraine War Latest News: 63.7 per cent people believe that Prime Minister Narendra Modi can play an active role in resolving …

PM Modi dials Putin, calls for immediate end to violence in Ukraine
3 years, 1 month ago

PM Modi dials Putin, calls for immediate end to violence in Ukraine

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke to Vladimir Putin and called for an immediate cessation of violence between Russia and Ukraine. In a phone call with the Russian President late Thursday, the Prime Minister sought concerted efforts from all sides to return to the path of diplomatic negotiations and dialogue. According to a statement by the Prime Minister's Office, …

Article critical of Jayalalithaa in Sri Lanka Army website creates furore
10 years, 7 months ago

Article critical of Jayalalithaa in Sri Lanka Army website creates furore

India TV News  

Chennai: An article critical of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, accompanied by a picture of the leader with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Sri Lanka's army website on Friday created a furore in Tamil Nadu, with BJP allies PMK and MDMK seeking severing of diplomatic relations with the island nation. PMK founder S. Ramadoss said that the article was in …

Article critical of Jayalalithaa in Sri Lanka Army website creates furore
10 years, 7 months ago

Article critical of Jayalalithaa in Sri Lanka Army website creates furore

The Hindu  

Setting aside their differences, political parties in Tamil Nadu on Friday strongly backed Chief Minister Jayalalithaa after the Sri Lankan Army website carried an article critical of her, with an accompanying graphic image of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi hours after the controversy broke out, leading to a furore in Tamil Nadu’s political …

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