Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to the Indian diaspora in Melbourne, stating India is developing 6G technology and aiming for developed nation status. He emphasized the strengthening of India-Australia relations, crediting the diaspora for their role.
Ireland captain Lorcan Tucker expressed awe at 15-year-old Indian batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's rise ahead of their T20I series, calling him a "special player" and a global role model. Tucker also acknowledged Ireland's tough challenge against India's T20 World Cup holders, facing a "baptism by fire" with an injury-hit bowling attack.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm cultural welcome in Bratislava, Slovakia, on his first visit as India's PM. The event featured traditional Slovak customs like bread and salt offerings, folk music by the Lucnica Ensemble singing 'Vande Mataram', and a performance by Kopaniciarik.
Ten working-class women from Mumbai, previously involved in campaigns for sanitation and leadership skills, have co-directed a 70-minute documentary titled 'Mast Mahila Mandali' (Cool Ladies Club). The film showcases their lives and creativity, challenging stereotypes. The project, initiated by CORO India and facilitated by filmmaker Shilpi Gulati, empowered the women to express themselves and find joy through filmmaking.
PM Narendra Modi arrived in the Netherlands for a two-day visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties. He will meet Dutch PM Rob Jetten, call on King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima, and address the Indian community, focusing on trade, semiconductors, water, and clean energy.
New Zealand minister Shane Jones is facing backlash for describing potential immigration from India as a 'butter chicken tsunami.' Jones defended his use of hyperbole, while political leaders and community representatives condemned the remarks as racist and alarmist.
