Gandhi Museum inaugurated at Noakhali in Bangladesh

On the occasion of the 152 birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the renovated Gandhi Museum was inaugurated at the historic Gandhi Ashram Trust at Noakhali in Bangladesh. The inauguration was done by the Foreign Minister of Bangladesh Dr A K Abdul Momen, Law Minister Advocate Anisul Huq and High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh Vikram Doraiswami. The renovation of the Museum housed inside the Gandhi Ashram campus has been supported by India.

Transcript of Foreign Secretary’s special briefing on PM @narendramodi’s visit to USA:

PM raised a number of issues that involved the Indian Community. He spoke of issue of getting access for Indian professionals to US & mentioned H1-B visa: Foreign Secretary @harshvshringla @narendramodi @harshvshringla There was also discussion of India-US defence relationship, particularly the option of the two sides looking at practical new projects that could impart new momentum to the defence relationship. We are looking at certain areas of high technology: Foreign Secretary @harshvshringla

U.S.-India Joint Leaders’ Statement: A Partnership for Global Good

US President @JoeBiden welcomed PM @narendramodi to the White House for their first in-person Leaders’ engagement to advance the partnership between the world’s largest democracies.

(Representational Pic) @JoeBiden @narendramodi The Leaders affirmed a clear vision that will guide the U.S.-India relationship forward:

- Building a strategic partnership & working together with regional groupings, including ASEAN & Quad members,

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Joint Statement from Quad Leaders:

The occasion of the Quad summit is an opportunity to refocus ourselves and the world on the Indo-Pacific and on our vision for what we hope to achieve.

@MEAIndia @MEAIndia We reaffirm our strong support for ASEAN’s unity and centrality and for ASEAN’s Outlook on the Indo-Pacific, and we underscore our dedication towards working with ASEAN and its member states—the heart of the Indo-Pacific region—in practical and inclusive ways.

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We exercise our right of reply to one more attempt by the leader of Pakistan to tarnish the image of this august forum by bringing in matters internal to my country & going so far as to spew falsehoods on the world stage: Sneha Dubey, First Secretary at UNGA

@MEAIndia @MEAIndia While such statements deserve our collective contempt & sympathy for the mindset of the person who utters falsehood repeatedly. I'm taking the floor to set the record straight: Sneha Dubey, First Secretary at UNGA

Chinese, Russian & Pakistani special envoys have met the top officials of the Taliban's interim government in Kabul and discussed the formation of an inclusive government, combating terrorism and humanitarian situation. Chinese Foreign Ministry Zhao Lijian said at a media briefing in Beijing on Wednesday, 3 special envoys visited Kabul from Sep21 to 22 and held talks with acting PM Mohammad Hasan Akhund, Foreign Minister Amir Khan Mutaqi, FM & other high-level officials of the interim government

Idols constructed for Durga Puja vandalized in Kushtia town of Bangladesh. Miscreants vandalized several Durga idols being constructed for the upcoming Durga Puja in the Kushtia town of Bangladesh on Tuesday night. The temporary mandap where the Durga idol was being made is situated in the Aruapara area of Kushtia. Members of the local Puja committee discovered the vandalism when they came to the location on Wednesday morning.

PM @narendramodi addresses the Centenary Convocation 2020 of University of Mysore.

Watch LIVE: In the last 6 years, on average, a new IIT has been opened every year. As of 2014 there were 9 IIITs in India. In the subsequent 5 years, 16 IIITs have been created: PM @narendramodi

The flights between #Bangladesh and India will resume from October 28 under the ‘air-bubble’ arrangement between the two countries. Announcing this through a Facebook post on Saturday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh said that three Bangladeshi airlines- Biman Bangladesh, US-Bangla Airlines and Novo Air will initially operate 28 flights a week to India.

National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration for Covid-19 (NEGVAC) in consultation with State Govts and all relevant stakeholders have prepared and presented a detailed blueprint of vaccine storage, distribution, and administration.

#MaskUpIndia #Unite2FightCorona PM @narendramodi further directs that keeping in view the geographical span and diversity of the country, the access to the vaccine should be ensured speedily. PM Modi stressed that every step in the logistics, delivery, and administration should be put in place rigorously.

Cabinet Decisions:

Cabinet approves a scheme for interest subvention of 2% to Shishu Loan category borrowers under Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana, outstanding as on 31 March, 2020 for a period of 12 months to eligible borrowers Cabinet Decisions:

Cabinet approves declaration of Kushinagar Airport in Uttar Pradesh as an International Airport

Watch LIVE: PM Modi addressing Annual Session of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)

This is the biggest strength of human being that he makes a way out of every difficulty. While we have to take strict steps to fight this virus on the one hand, on the other hand, we also have to take care of the Economy: PM Modi

Keeping all suggestions in mind, it has been decided to extend the #lockdown till 3rd of May. During this time, we must continue to follow discipline as we have been doing so far: PM @narendramodi

#IndiaFightsCorona My request to all countrymen is that we need to contain coronavirus under all circumstances and not allow it to spread. Even one new patient at the local level is a matter of concern. And if any patient dies of #coronavirus, it is a matter of grave concern: PM @narendramodi