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TopicPM Narendra Modi

Topic: PM Narendra Modi

Trump, Modi discuss India-China border standoff and WHO reforms over telephone chat

US President Donald Trump also conveyed to PM Narendra Modi his ‘desire to expand the ambit’ of the G7 beyond the existing membership, to include India.

India-Australia virtual summit on 4 June, to focus on strengthening defence ties and WHO

The summit is taking place at a time when both sides have joined hands in seeking to probe the Covid-19 outbreak and its origin.

Modi, Jaishankar know Beijing better than most, & that could help defuse tension with China

While PM Modi has made more visits to China than any other Indian politician, External Affairs Minister Jaishankar was India’s ambassador to Beijing.

Why PM Modi is just like Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

3 reasons why Modi govt pushed through economic reforms during coronavirus crisis

BJP leaders say govt took long to come up with a stimulus package because it wanted to shut out any possible criticism a hastily-announced package could have invited.

BJP gets ready for Bihar election, will kick-off campaign with Modi’s next Mann Ki Baat 

BJP leaders say on 31 May, booth committee members will listen to the PM’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ to spread his message to people & mobilise support ahead of polls.

Modi slams Pakistan at NAM meet, says some countries busy spreading ‘other deadly viruses’

PM Modi calls for a ‘new template of globalisation’ after the Covid pandemic ends, wants WHO to build healthcare capacity in developing countries.

Pressure mounts on India to call out China for Covid as it readies to take lead role at WHO

The US and Australia want India to take a ‘firm stand’ against China for the Covid-19 crisis when it assumes the charge of WHO’s executive board by May-end.

‘Had you not been PM’ — praise and a poem for Modi during video chat with sarpanches

PM Narendra Modi told the sarpanches that coronavirus has thrown up new challenges and it’s important that villages become self-reliant.

India could ban export of anti-TB drugs as lockdown hits production

In a letter, health ministry secretary Preeti Sudan says production of TB drugs has been affected due to limited manpower, availability of raw materials and transport facilities.

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Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.