THE HEADLINES :
Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, Global South is writing its own destiny; Addresses Joint Session of Ethiopia’s Parliament in Addis Ababa.
Prime Minister says India and Ethiopia are natural partners in regional peace and security adding that democracy is a way of life for them.
New Delhi summons Bangladesh High Commissioner to India, Riaz Hamidullah to convey strong concerns at deteriorating security environment in the neighbouring country.
US President Donald Trump orders a total blockade on sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela.
Indian film ‘Homebound’ shortlisted for Oscar Awards in Best International Feature Film category.
And, In Cricket, 4th T20 International between India and South Africa to be played in Lucknow this evening.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Joint Session of the Parliament of Ethiopia in Addis Ababa today. The Prime Minister said, Our vision is of a world where the Global South rises not against anyone, but for everyone. He said, Global South is writing its own destiny.
Mr Modi said, India and Ethiopia are natural partners in regional peace and security adding that democracy is a way of life for them. The Prime Minister said, India and Ethiopia share warmth in climate as well as in spirit. Nearly 2000 years ago, their ancestors built connections across the great waters.
The Prime Minister said, India’s national song ‘Vande Mataram’ and Ethiopia’s national anthem, both refer to our land as the Mother. They inspire us to take pride in the heritage, culture, beauty and protect the motherland.
Prime Minister completed his visit to the African country and left for Oman for the last leg of his visit to the three countries. Before addressing the session of the parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid a wreath at the Adwa Victory Monument in Addis Ababa.
Prime Minister is on a two day visit to the African country. India and Ethiopia elevated their historical ties to a strategic partnership, as Prime Minister Modi held wide-ranging talks with his Ethiopian counterpart, Abiy Ahmed Ali, in Addis Ababa yesterday. The two leaders discussed issues of bilateral and mutual interest. The two countries also signed eight MoUs, including upgrading ties to ‘Strategic Partnership’.
Prime Minister Modi was conferred with Ethiopia’s highest award ‘The Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia’ by his Ethiopian counterpart for his contribution towards strengthening India-Ethiopia partnership and his visionary leadership as a global statesman.
Speaking on the occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the award to all those who have nurtured the bilateral ties for ages.
Talking about the outcomes of the bilateral talks Sudhakar Dalela, Secretary of MEA said that the elevation of the bilateral relations to statistic ties is going to give new dimensions to the ages old relations between India and Ethiopia.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in Oman’s capital Muscat this evening on the last leg of his three-nation tour after concluding his visit to Jordan and Ethopia. The Prime Minister is visiting Oman at the invitation of the Head of State of the Sultanate of Oman, Sultan Haitham bin Tarik.
Our correspondent covering the Prime Minister’s visit spoke to the Indian Ambassador to Oman, GV Srinivas in Muscat. Mr Srinivas said, both the nations condemn terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and are connected with each other to fight this menace. He said, strategically also both are very crucial to each other. More in this report:
Indian Ambassador GV Srinivas said that the strategic element of the collaboration between the three-armed forces of both the Nations – Army, Navy and Air Force is extremely high.
Meanwhile, the visit of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Oman, starting from today evening, would see interactions with the Sultan of Oman on various issues of mutual interest. After landing here, he will be welcomed by the Indian community. The Prime Minister will be meeting with business leaders from both the countries tomorrow and will also interact with the Indian community members living here for the last many generations. This is Rajesh Bali for Akashvani News from Muscat, Oman
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India today summoned Bangladesh High Commissioner to India, Riaz Hamidullah, and conveyed the nation’s strong concerns at the deteriorating security environment in Bangladesh. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said the Bangladesh High Commissioner was informed of the activities of some extremist elements who have announced plans to create a security situation around the Indian Mission in Dhaka. It clarified that India completely rejects the false narrative sought to be created by extremist elements regarding certain recent events in Bangladesh. The Ministry has termed the situation as unfortunate, adding that the interim government has neither conducted a thorough investigation nor shared meaningful evidence with India regarding the incidents.
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President Droupadi Murmu arrived at Vellore in Tamil Nadu today to offer prayers at Sri Puram Golden Temple. She was rendered a warm welcome by Governor R.N.Ravi, Minister of State for I&B, Dr. L. Murugan and state ministers. The President was given a Purna Kumbh welcome. She inaugurated a meditation Hall in the premises and also planted a tree.
The President’s visit is part of her week-long tour of southern states, including Karnataka and Telangana.
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Lok Sabha has taken up the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India Bill, 2025 for consideration and passing. The Bill is aimed at the development of nuclear energy and ionising radiation for nuclear power generation for the welfare of the countrymen. It also seeks to provide a robust regulatory framework for its safe and secure utilisation. The Bill seeks to constitute the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board and the establishment of the Atomic Energy Redressal Advisory Council.
Moving the bill, Minister of State for Atomic Energy, Dr. Jitendra Singh said, entire world is moving towards clean energy, and the government has set a target of achieving 100 Giga watts of nuclear energy capacity by 2047.
Participating in the discussion, Manish Tewari of Congress opposed the Bill and raised concerns over several new clauses in the bill and demanded that it should be sent to the Joint Parliamentary committee.
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The Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025, introduced in the Lok Sabha yesterday, is expected to significantly benefit the agriculture sector. The Bill proposes a statutory guarantee of 125 days of wage employment for rural families, while protecting farm operations during peak seasons. A report:
Under the proposed bill, states can pause scheme work for up to 60 days during sowing and harvesting, ensuring adequate labour availability for farmers. Ministry of Rural Development said that this provision is aimed at preventing labour shortages and avoiding artificial wage inflation, which often raises the cost of cultivation and food production. The proposed scheme prioritizes creation of water and irrigation assets, including ponds and groundwater recharge structures, improving irrigation and enabling multi-season cropping. It also focuses on rural connectivity and storage infrastructure, helping farmers reduce post-harvest losses and access markets. The Ministry added that Climate-resilient works such as flood control; drainage and soil conservation will protect crops and stabilize farm productivity. Priya Mondal, Akashvani News, Delhi.
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Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said that as a consequence of various safety measures taken over the years, there has been a steep decline in the number of accidents. He informed that government has been able to bring down the number of rail accidents by 90 per cent from 2014 to 2025. The Minister was replying to supplementaries in the Lok Sabha during the Question Hour today.
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Union Minister of Communications, Jyotiraditya Scindia today said India has the highest number of telecom subscribers, with a 97 per cent decline in rates of calls in the county. He was replying during the question hour in Lok Sabha.
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On deletion of 58 lakh names from the electoral roll after the SIR in West Bengal, State BJP President and Minister of State for Education Sukanta Majumdar has said there are more than one crore suspicious voters being reported by the media in Bengal. He said, that If today someone’s name is cut because they didn’t apply for CAA at the right time, then Mamata Banerjee will have to take responsibility for it.
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In a landmark step for maritime security, the Indian Navy will commission its second MH-60R Seahawk helicopter squadron, INAS 335 (Ospreys) today. Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi will preside over the ceremony at INS Hansa in Goa this afternoon.
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US President Donald Trump has said he is ordering a total and complete blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers going into and out of Venezuela. In a post on Truth Social, he said Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro’s government had been designated a foreign terrorist organisation and accused it of stealing US assets. His remarks came a week after the US seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela. In a statement, Venezuela’s government said it rejected Trump’s grotesque threat.
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The Indian movie ‘Homebound’, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan has been shortlisted for the 98th Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film category. Homebound is among 15 films that have become ‘eligible’ for ‘final’ nominations in the International Feature Film category at the Oscars 2026. The 98th Academy Awards will be held on 15th of March, next year.
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In Cricket, the fourth T20 International between India and South Africa will be played at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, in Lucknow this evening. The match will begin at 7 PM.
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THE HEADLINES ONCE AGAIN:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, Global South is writing its own destiny; Addresses Joint Session of Ethiopia’s Parliament in Addis Ababa.
Prime Minister says India and Ethiopia are natural partners in regional peace and security adding that democracy is a way of life for them.
New Delhi summons Bangladesh High Commissioner to India, Riaz Hamidullah to convey strong concerns at deteriorating security environment in the neighbouring country.
US President Donald Trump orders a total blockade on sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela.
Indian film ‘Homebound’ shortlisted for Oscar Awards in Best International Feature Film category.
In Cricket, 4th T20 International between India and South Africa to be played in Lucknow this evening.
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