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Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted handcrafted Indian textiles, paintings, jewellery, agricultural products and traditional artefacts to leaders during his five-nation tour, showcasing India’s cultural diversity, artisanal excellence, GI-tagged products and shared artistic and ecological connections with partner countries
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted curated Indian cultural artefacts, literature and handicrafts to Swedish leaders during his Sweden visit, highlighting India’s artistic heritage, sustainability traditions, tribal art, literary legacy and shared values of creativity, environmental consciousness and cultural exchange between India and Sweden
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Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng, who questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his Norway visit, claimed that her Instagram and Facebook accounts were suspended days later. No official reason has been provided, and the incident has triggered online discussions on press freedom and media access.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted a packet of "Melody" toffees to Italian PM Giorgia Meloni in Rome, playfully reviving the viral "#Melodi" social media trend. The light-hearted exchange, shared on Instagram, highlights the warm rapport and strengthening relations between the two leaders.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni in Rome ahead of formal bilateral talks focused on strengthening India-Italy relations. Modi visited the Colosseum, interacted with the Indian diaspora and praised Italian artists showcasing Indian classical music, dance and cultural heritage during his Italy visit
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Rome on the final leg of his five-nation tour, where he will hold talks with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Discussions are expected to focus on trade, investment, defence, clean energy and strengthening the India-Italy strategic partnership.
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India has firmly rejected allegations of human rights violations during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Europe visit, with senior diplomat Sibi George stressing India’s constitutional values and global trustworthiness. The remarks came after Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng Svendsen questioned India’s democratic credentials during Modi’s Oslo stop for the India-Nordic summit.
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During PM Narendra Modi’s Oslo visit, CSIR signed agreements with Norwegian institutions to boost cooperation in climate, clean energy, oceans, and health research. The partnerships focus on innovation, sustainability, carbon capture, offshore energy, and academic exchanges between India and Norway
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In a landmark cultural restitution, the Netherlands has returned the 11th-century Chola dynasty copper plates, known as the Leiden Plates, to India. The artefacts, comprising 21 large and 3 small plates inscribed in Tamil and Sanskrit, record grants made by Rajendra Chola I formalising his father Rajaraja Chola I’s oral commitments.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday categorically denied media reports suggesting that the government is considering a tax, cess, or surcharge on foreign travel.
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Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar accused the BJP-led Centre of misleading people by raising fuel prices soon after Assembly elections in four States. He said the government had assured voters there would be no hike, but reversed its stance once results were declared, citing the West Asia conflict as justification.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to reduce fuel use, gold purchases and edible oil consumption due to global economic pressures while attacking Congress and expressing confidence that BJP would form the next government in Telangana.
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Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar’s presence at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hyderabad programmes drew attention due to a POCSO case against his son, even as he accompanied Modi at official and public events.
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Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay has dismissed the case registered against his son as a politically motivated attempt to tarnish his image. He expressed confidence that the judiciary would expose conspiracies.
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The political clash between the AAP and the BJP intensified after Arvind Kejriwal likened Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, following ED raids on Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora. The BJP dismissed the remarks, accusing Kejriwal of deflecting from corruption charges within his party.
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Hyderabad police have imposed a ban on drones, para-gliders and micro-light aircraft on May 10 as part of security measures for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit. The restrictions cover areas under Cyberabad and Malkajgiri police limits, including Madhapur, Begumpet, Bowenpally and Marredpally.
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Twelve labourers were killed and 20 injured when a pick-up van carrying them overturned and collided with an SUV in Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh, on Wednesday night. Authorities confirmed that the victims were returning home when the driver lost control near Chikliya crossing.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi intensified his campaign in West Bengal, accusing the ruling Trinamool Congress of fostering lawlessness, corruption, and fear. He promised sweeping reforms if the BJP comes to power, including implementing Ayushman Bharat, granting citizenship to Matua refugees under the CAA, and reviving industries in Hooghly.
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee declared that the Trinamool Congress is already poised for victory after the first phase of polling, which saw a turnout of nearly 90%. At rallies in Kolkata and Tollygunj, she vowed to unite opposition parties against the BJP in Delhi.
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A roadside vendor in Jhargram, West Bengal, served jhalmuri to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during an unscheduled stop, sparking viral memes falsely claiming he was an SPG officer in disguise. Despite the misinformation, eyewitnesses confirmed the visit was genuine, spontaneous, and deeply human.
