US President Donald Trump described Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as 'a very tough cookie' and one of the world leaders he most admires, in a wide-ranging interview with Axios. He also praised Chinese President Xi Jinping as 'all business'.
Ahead of a protest, Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke urged PM Modi to provide Rs 1 crore compensation to families of students who allegedly died by suicide amid examination controversies. Dipke also reiterated the demand to sack Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, calling for accountability.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will disburse ₹2,400 crore in incentives under the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana, benefiting 1.5 million employees and employers. He will also transfer the 23rd instalment of ₹18,880 crore under the PM-KISAN scheme to over 9.44 crore farmer beneficiaries.
At VivaTech 2026 in Paris, PM Modi highlighted India's AI capabilities, digital public infrastructure like UPI, and a thriving startup ecosystem. He emphasized 'AI for All Inclusive' and invited global businesses to collaborate, noting the recent India-EU trade deal and India-France Year of Innovation.
PM Narendra Modi addressed a G7 outreach session, highlighting the prolonged impact of West Asian crises on the Global South. He proposed a global skills partnership and an "IMPACT" initiative for trade and connectivity, emphasizing shared prosperity and vulnerable countries' needs.
PM Modi and President Trump met in France, discussing a US-Iran peace deal and the safety of Indian seafarers. Trump acknowledged the deaths of Indian mariners in US strikes and pledged support, while Modi emphasized the importance of maritime trade routes like the Strait of Hormuz.
G7 leaders, including Macron and Modi, expressed concerns at the G7 Summit about the US potentially revoking access to advanced AI models. This follows the Trump administration's block on Anthropic, highlighting risks for international companies and democratic nations.
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff shared a selfie with Indian PM Narendra Modi at the G7 Summit in France, discussing AI and digital governance. Benioff also met with other tech leaders like Google DeepMind's CEO and European Commission President.
At the 2026 G7 Summit in France, PM Narendra Modi advocated for inclusive economic growth, emphasizing human-centric progress over GDP. He held key bilateral meetings with US President Donald Trump on trade and defense, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, alongside a trilateral EU meeting and discussions on AI safety.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met on the sidelines of the G7 summit in France and agreed to advance their bilateral ties to a new level. They aim to strengthen cooperation in economy, culture, and society, acknowledging past underutilization of their countries' potential.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with US President Donald Trump and other world leaders, including Canadian PM Mark Carney and UK PM Keir Starmer, at the G7 summit in France. Discussions focused on economic partnerships, energy security, and defense cooperation.
Addressing the G7 summit in France, PM Narendra Modi highlighted the global shortage of trust, calling it the most important strategic asset. He advocated for equal partnerships over a donor-recipient model, emphasizing dignity and mutual respect in international cooperation, particularly for the Global South.
At the G7 Summit, PM Modi urged protection for global maritime routes and seafarers following the deaths of three Indian crew members. He emphasized dialogue and diplomacy for resolving global conflicts and called for equal partnerships, moving beyond a donor-recipient mindset.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with UK PM Keir Starmer and Canadian PM Mark Carney at the G7 Summit in France. Discussions focused on enhancing collaboration in trade, investment, technology, defence, and people-to-people exchanges. Modi and Carney aim to accelerate negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), targeting completion by the G20 Summit.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Slovak President Peter Pellegrini attended a yoga demonstration by Slovak schoolchildren in Bratislava, ahead of International Yoga Day. Modi highlighted yoga's role in well-being and cultural exchange, and praised an exhibition on Varanasi.
PM Narendra Modi welcomed the US-Iran understanding to end the West Asia conflict, hoping for restored peace, stability, and freedom of navigation. India sees potential benefits in energy, connectivity, and strategic partnerships, but Pakistan's role as a negotiator may pose diplomatic challenges.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Slovakia's Order of the White Double Cross, the nation's highest civilian award, during his visit to Bratislava. The trip marks a significant milestone in India-Slovakia relations, with discussions on trade, technology, and strategic cooperation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the understanding between the US and Iran to end the West Asia conflict, hoping it restores regional peace, stability, and safeguards global trade routes.
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.
Rahul Gandhi criticized PM Narendra Modi, calling him an 'obedient servant' to foreign forces after the killing of Indian sailors and "threatening language" from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Gandhi questioned Modi's silence and urged India to postpone a US trade visit.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron launched 'Bharat Innovates 2026' in Nice, highlighting India's role as a global solutions provider. The event showcased 120 deep-tech startups and attracted over 500 investors, with nearly $20 million in new commitments. The leaders emphasized bilateral cooperation in AI, climate change, and civil nuclear energy.
Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi criticize PM Narendra Modi for his silence following the deaths of three Indian sailors in a US strike off Oman. They accuse him of compromising India's global standing and sovereignty by not reacting to the US response.
At Bharat Innovates 2026 in France, PM Narendra Modi stated India is a major global innovation center, contributing solutions worldwide. He emphasized innovation is in India's DNA and assured continuous reforms to boost growth and attract investment. Modi also met with investors and French leadership.
PM Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron jointly inaugurated the Bharat Innovates 2026 conclave in Nice, France. The event aims to deepen cooperation in technology and innovation, connecting Indian startups with global investors and researchers.
