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Not just Putin, PM Narendra Modi's India First policy and leadership has been praised by several world leaders
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's dedication to creating a better India has not only earned him accolades from his countrymen but has also motivated other world leaders to follow his footsteps and admire him

Centre approves MoA by India for establishment of BIMSTEC Technology Transfer Centre in Colombo
The main objectives of the BIMSTEC TTF are to coordinate, facilitate and strengthen cooperation in technology transfer among the BIMSTEC member states by promoting the transfer of technologies, sharing of experiences and capacity building

'Act East', 'Neighbourhood First' policies to have impact beyond South Asia: S Jaishankar
Addressing the Natural Allies in Development and Interdependence conclave, S Jaishankar said the realisation of this is evident from the potential of BIMSTEC on the Bay of Bengal region

India, Sri Lanka must collectively combat terrorism, violent extremism, says S Jaishankar
Jaishankar stated that India and Sri Lanka must collectively combat terrorism, violent extremism, transnational crime, cyber-attacks and narco-trafficking

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend virtual summit of BIMSTEC on 30 March
The summit is being hosted by Sri Lanka in its capacity as the chair of the BIMSTEC

India, Bangladesh sign seven pacts after wide-ranging talks between Narendra Modi and Sheikh Hasina
In a brief media statement, Narendra Modi said India accords priority to its ties with Bangladesh and increasing cooperation between the two neighbouring countries should be model for the entire world.

'Told cook not to use it in food': Sheikh Hasina, on visit to India, jokes about onion export ban
Sheikh Hasina was addressing India-Bangladesh Business Forum, which was organised by industry chambers

Sheikh Hasina's visit is opportunity for India to iron out sticking points in bilateral relations with 'fast friend' Bangladesh
Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday arrived in India for a four-day visit with the aim to strengthen bilateral ties between the fast friends amid an undercurrent of unease regarding the Centre's National Register of Citizens (NRC) exercise in Assam, which is pointedly aimed at identifying and deporting illegal "infiltrators" from Bangladesh.

India's foreign policy for the next 5 years: Imran Khan's offer for talks needs profound backing from China, Russia for serious consideration
The SCO summit probably provides India with an opportunity to assess how far China and Russia are willing to go in influencing Pakistan’s behaviour towards a more enduring engagement with India.

India's foreign policy for next 5 years: Expanding bilateral ties with Bangladesh vital for New Delhi's 'Act East' targets
The biggest threat to ties between New Delhi and Dhaka isn't Beijing. Bangladesh has thus far managed an admirable balance between India and China, without giving either country the cold shoulder.

India's foreign policy for the next 5 years: New Delhi should outrun obstructionist Pakistan in Central Asia and push for regional connectivity
Since Modi would attend the SCO summit in Bishkek in mid-June, his special bilateral meet with the chair of the SCO a fortnight before was a smart move to make India’s Central Asia outreach a success

Daily Bulletin: Narendra Modi takes oath with 57 ministers, Mamata loses cool over 'jai shri ram' slogans, PM to meet BIMSTEC leaders; today's top stories
Narendra Modi takes oath of office with 57 minister, many notables missing from the list, PM will hold courtesy meetings with all BIMSTEC leaders today, Mamata loses cool as alleged BJP supporters chant Jai Shri Ram; here are the day's top stories

Narendra Modi oath-taking ceremony: BIMSTEC leaders arrive in New Delhi ahead of proceedings
BIMSTEC leaders, including the Sri Lankan president and Bhutanese prime minister, arrived in New Delhi to attend Prime Minister Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony

In Narendra Modi government's second innings, India's Act East Policy all set to take on a military colour
Returned to the saddle earlier this month with a massive mandate, the Narendra Modi-led NDA government's second innings is starting off with the according of primacy to the BIMSTEC effort

PM-elect Narendra Modi to take oath of office at 7 pm today: Decked up forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan to host BIMSTEC Heads of State
The oath ceremony will take place in the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan and not in Durbar Hall.

Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony: BIMSTEC leaders, IMF chief, Opposition leaders, industrialists, celebrities likely to attend event at Rashtrapati Bhavan
This year, the guest list includes heads of several neighbouring countries, chief ministers of most of the states and a few famous personalities of sports and entertainment world. The families of BJP worker who allegedly lost their lives in political violence in West Bengal in the last year have also been invited for the event.

Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony: When international leaders will arrive in New Delhi ahead of the event
Leaders of Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) countries which include — Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand besides India — are going to arrive in New Delhi on Thursday to be a part of Prime Minister-elect Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony.

Narendra Modi to make first official visit to Maldives after taking oath; meetings with Donald Trump, Xi Jinping likely in June, October
After assuming for the second consecutive term, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to have a packed agenda as far as foreign tours and bilateral meetings are concerned.

Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony: All CMs, prominent Opposition leaders, governors, ex-PMs invited on 30 May
The invitation to Opposition leaders is seen as Modi's move to reach out to them following the fiercely-fought election in which the BJP registered a massive victory.

Pakistan downplays Imran Khan not being invited for Narendra Modi's inauguration, pitches for dialogue
Imran Khan, breaking the ice in bilateral ties, spoke to his Indian counterpart Modi on Sunday and expressed his desire to work together for the betterment of their peoples.