New Delhi: India’s space programme is limited only by the ambition of its people, astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson told NDTV Friday, in a free-wheeling interview that began with American astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore’s return from a nine-month stay in space. Mr Tyson – who also spoke about the government-to-private enterprise shift in the … Read more
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Sunita Williams and the Crew-9 astronauts as they returned to Earth after over nine months of stay in space. “Welcome back, #Crew9! The Earth missed you,” PM Modi wrote on X (formerly Twitter) along with a picture with Ms Williams. NASA’s Crew-9 returned early Wednesday morning, in SpaceX’s … Read more
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today met with US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard in New Delhi. They exchanged exceptional gifts as they greeted each other. The Prime Minister’s gift was from the recently-concluded Mahakumbh – Gangajal (Water from the Ganges). Handing her a pitcher, PM Modi said, “In the recently-concluded Mahakumbh, a … Read more
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Tulsi Gabbard, the United States’ Director of National Intelligence, in Delhi Monday evening. This was after she spoke to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and he called for action against Khalistani terror group Sikhs For Justice outfit and its founder, Gurpatwant Pannun. During their meeting the two also exchanged … Read more
The mutual respect between New Delhi and Beijing is openly on display. The latest being Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “positive” remarks on the ties between the two countries, which China has “appreciated”. “Let me stress that in the 2000 plus years’ history of interactions, the two countries have maintained friendly exchanges” and both the countries … Read more
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking on the Lex Fridman podcast, reiterated his call for diplomacy to resolve the war in Ukraine, telling Russian President Vladimir Putin that “this is not the time for war” while advising Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that battlefield victories will not lead to a lasting resolution. Mr Fridman, a … Read more
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stressed on strengthening relations with China despite past tensions, insisting on dialogue over discord and cooperation over conflict. Speaking on the Lex Fridman Podcast, PM Modi talked about the “long history” of India-China relations and the importance of mutual understanding. During his conversation with Lex Fridman, an MIT … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to feature in an extensive three-hour podcast with Lex Fridman, a research scientist and popular podcaster known for his deep discussions on artificial intelligence, technology, and philosophy. Mr Fridman, who announced the podcast on X (formerly Twitter), described it as “one of the most powerful conversations of my life.” … Read more
The timing is no coincidence. As the Raisina Dialogue – India’s significant multilateral conference – takes centre stage, these larger-than-life images push a real-life account of a partnership that has stood the test of time. One that perhaps feels pointed, given the anticipated presence of Ukraine’s foreign minister. With the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war looming large … Read more
Moscow/New Delhi: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday made his first comments on Washington’s plan for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. During the press briefing, he started with “words of gratitude” for US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with other state heads, for paying attention to the Ukraine conflict despite having … Read more
Port Louis: In a symbolic gesture of cultural and spiritual connection, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday mixed the sacred waters of the Ganges, brought from the Prayagraj Mahakumbh, into the Ganga Talao (Grand Bassin) at Port Louis in Mauritius. This act signifies the strengthening of ties between India and Mauritius, as well as the … Read more
Port Louis: Prime Minister Narendra Modi alongwith Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam on Wednesday jointly inaugurated the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Public Service and Innovation. PM Modi said that the institute will serve as the hub for learning and research. In a post on X, he said, “PM Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam and I jointly … Read more