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(Forelines) – On July 11, 2025, India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh presided over the National Cadet Corps Alumni Association’s (NCCAA) inaugural Governing Council meeting in South Block, New Delhi, according to Indian Ministry of Defence said in a statement. By uniting current and past cadets under one roof and enhancing their involvement in the process of nation-building, the NCCAA, a flagship organization of NCC Alumni, seeks to continue the mission of the biggest uniformed youth organization in the world. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the first member of this club. Rajnath Singh, the minister of defense, is the second…
(Forelines) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to the Namibian Parliament today at the invitation of H.E. Saara Kuugongelwa, Speaker of the National Assembly. This unusual action by Namibia added to the importance of the Prime Minister’s State Visit to Namibia, India’s Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement. Prime Minister Modi addressed the Parliament, welcoming the members of the august House as well as the friendly Namibians from the “Mother of Democracy,” the world’s greatest democracy. The Prime Minister honored the legacy of Dr. Sam Nujoma, Namibia’s founding father, recalling the two nations’ longstanding relationship and their…
(Forelines) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visiting Namibia as a state visitor. The prime minister was given Namibia’s highest civilian honor, the Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis, by President H.E. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on this special occasion. He is the first leader from India to receive this honor, India’s Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement. The Prime Minister Modi accepted the prize and dedicated it to the 1.4 billion Indians as well as the long-standing and significant relationship between Namibia and India. The prime minister conveyed his sincere appreciation to Namibians and President Nandi-Ndaitwah for the…
(Forelines) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated Wednesday that he was determined to “destroy” Hamas’s political and military capacities and that the release of captives held in Gaza was the main topic of his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, according to Reuters report. The leaders also talked about the ramifications and potential outcomes of “the enormous victory we gained against Iran,” Netanyahu said on X, cited by Reuters, after the United States joined Israeli strikes on the Islamic Republic’s nuclear sites last month. Trump takes office on January 20. This is Netanyahu’s third trip to the United States.…
(Forelines) – On July 8, 2025, Hindustan Shipyard Limited delivered ‘Nistar’, the first diving support vessel built and developed in India, to the Indian Navy in Visakhapatnam, India’s Ministry of Defense Said in a Statement. The Indian Register of Shipping’s (IRS) classification guidelines were followed in the design and construction of the warship. Due to its high level of specialization, the ship can do rescue operations and deep sea diving, something that only a few ships worldwide are able to do. The Sanskrit name for the ship, “Nistar,” implies “freedom,” “rescue,” or “salvation.” Equipped with cutting-edge diving equipment, the 118-meter…
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives Ceremonial Welcome with Guard of Honour in Brasilia, Brazil. “Glimpses from the ceremonial welcome in Brasília. This state visit to Brazil will add momentum to our bilateral relations,” PM Modi said in a post on X.
(Forelines) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi received “The Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross,” Brazil’s highest national honor, today from Brazil’s President H.E. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, India’s PMO said in a statement. The Prime Minister Modi sent his sincere appreciation to the President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva , the Government, and the Brazilian people for the prestigious honor. As he accepted the prize, he said it was a tribute to India’s 1.4 billion people and the long-standing relationship between Brazil and India. He added that President Lula was the driving force behind…
(Forelines) – The Seventh Regional Committee Meeting (RCM) for the Asia and Pacific Region will be held by the International Solar Alliance (ISA) in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from July 15–17, 2025, according to India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy said in a statement. In order to promote a coordinated and strategic agenda for scaling solar deployment throughout this vibrant and diversified region, government representatives, technical universities, think tanks, institutional partners, and commercial sector leaders will come together for this significant meeting. “With the theme ‘Advancing Solar Cooperation Across a Region of Diversity and Opportunity’, the meeting will serve as…
According to Palestinian sources who spoke to Reuters on Monday, Israel’s refusal to allow the safe and unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid into Gaza is the main obstacle to the ceasefire talks currently underway in Qatar. The two sources stated, cited by Reuters that early Monday, Israeli authorities and the Palestinian militant group Hamas held an indirect round of ceasefire talks mediated by middlemen. The discussions were to resume in the evening.
(Forelines) – As part of its Global Ocean Voyage Training, the JCG Ship Itsukushima, commanded by Captain Naoki Mizoguchi, landed at Chennai Port on July 07, 2025, strengthening the strategic partnership in the Indo-Pacific between the Japan Coast Guard (JCG) and the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). The week-long port call includes high-level bilateral talks, collaborative professional and cultural exchanges, and a sea exercise aimed at enhancing interoperability between the two forces, according to India’s Defence Ministry said in a press release. During the port call, crew members will take part in yoga, sports, reciprocal ship visits, courtesy calls, and cooperative…