PM Narendra Modi will flag off the first hydrogen train in Haryana….
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the country’s first hydrogen train from Jind on July 17th. He will also lay the foundation stone and inaugurate various development projects in the state. The BJP organization and the government have intensified preparations for the Prime Minister’s proposed visit. It is reported that at a district-level meeting held on Wednesday, July 8th, within the BJP’s Gohana district headquarters, preparations for the Prime Minister’s rally on July 17th were reviewed and responsibilities for party workers were determined. Meanwhile, District President Vijendra Malik says that the Prime Minister will gift Haryana with several development projects along with the country’s first hydrogen train. District Incharge Dr. Kiran Kalkal has also appealed to the workers to reach Jind in large numbers to make the program a success. Dr. Archana Gupta says that this is the world’s longest hydrogen train with 10 coaches, which Haryana has received, which is a matter of pride for Haryana. Being completely environmentally friendly, it has zero carbon emissions and only emits steam and water when the train is running. In the meeting held at the Public Works Department’s rest house, Cooperative, Prison and Tourism Minister Dr. Arvind Sharma also reviewed the preparations for the Prime Minister’s program and said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, the country is moving rapidly towards a modern and environment-friendly transport system. The operation of the country’s first hydrogen train on the Jind-Gohana-Sonipat rail section is a new achievement in the history of Indian Railways and will also give special recognition to Haryana. The Prime Minister will inaugurate the four-lane highway from Ambala to Kala Amb and the medical colleges built in Bhiwani and Narnaul. He will lay the foundation stone of a grand historical museum to be built on 127 acres in Kurukshetra and will also inaugurate the elevated railway track completed in Kurukshetra. The state president also said that the Prime Minister is working on green energy, while the rally will mostly be attended by workers from Jind district, and a large number of workers are expected to reach there on foot and by bicycle, while women will come on scooters. Dr. Arvind Sharma appealed to the BJP office-bearers and workers to make extensive preparations to reach Jind on July 17, and also reviewed the SIR campaign going on in the assembly constituency in the meeting. He also gave instructions to add the names of new citizens to the voter list, correct errors and expedite the response of necessary documents, due to which other office-bearers including Dr. Rita Sharma, Mandal President Praveen Khurana, Arun Badok, Sumit Kakkar and Harkesh Sarpanch were also present in the meeting.
PM Modi Awarded Indonesia’s Highest Honour ‘Bintang Adipurna’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on an official state visit to Indonesia from July 6 to July 8, 2026. Upon his arrival in Jakarta, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto accorded Prime Minister Narendra Modi a warm welcome. During this visit, the two countries agreed on a Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), which included a digital payment agreement between India’s UPI and Indonesia’s QRIS. This will make payments much easier, faster, and cheaper for millions of Indian tourists visiting Bali and other Indonesian tourist destinations. Indian businesses doing business with Indonesia will also benefit. Important discussions were also held on defense relations and cultural exchanges. The two leaders also held detailed discussions on strengthening bilateral defense cooperation and increasing trade in critical minerals. It is worth noting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded Indonesia’s highest civilian honor, the “Bintang Adipurna of the Republic.”
PM Modi to Hold Key Bilateral Talks During Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand Visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a visit to three countries—Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand—from July 6 to July 11. During this tour, he will participate in business and sports-related events as well as CEO forums. Notably, he will become the first Indian Prime Minister to visit New Zealand in 40 years. Throughout the tour, the Prime Minister will hold bilateral talks with the leaders of these nations, meet with prominent business figures, and address the Indian diaspora. During the Indonesia leg of the trip, PM Modi will visit a temple complex; in Australia, he will attend the India-Australia CEO Forum; and in New Zealand, he will meet with personalities from the business and sports worlds. As mentioned, this marks the first state visit by an Indian Prime Minister to New Zealand in nearly four decades.
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi Begins Landmark India Visit, Holds Summit Talks with Modi
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrived in India on Wednesday for a three-day visit from July 1 to 3. This is her first visit to India since becoming Prime Minister. During this visit, she will participate in the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit and hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The two sides will also review and strengthen the scope of mutual cooperation, and exchange views on regional and global issues of mutual benefit. The Japanese Prime Minister was given a grand welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday, June 2, and received a guard of honor. Takaichi told reporters in Tokyo on Wednesday, “Through this visit, I hope to advance concrete cooperation with Prime Minister Modi in three key areas: deepening the Japan-India strategic partnership in light of the current international situation, promoting cooperation in economic security, and strengthening cooperation between the businesses of our two countries in investment and innovation.” Japan-India Join Economic Forum The Japan-India Join Economic Forum will be held on the occasion of this visit, in which representatives of more than 150 Japanese companies and business organizations will participate. He said that by working together with the private sector, I hope that the scope of Japan-India cooperation will expand and a stronger economy will emerge. Takaichi said that India and Japan have the responsibility of maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. He said that he is looking forward to discussing with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on efforts to realize a free and open Indo-Pacific. India, along with Japan, is one of the leading democracies in Asia and shares the responsibility of maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
Trump Set to Visit India in Early 2027 as US-India Trade Deal Nears Finalization: Rubio
US President Donald Trump may visit India next year, in early 2027. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced this on Saturday. The Secretary of State stated that the US administration is preparing for President Trump’s visit to India in early 2027. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the India-US trade deal is expected to be finalized very soon. President Trump will visit India early next year. He is traveling to India to finalize the President’s visit. He also stated that President Trump and PM Modi have a very good relationship. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for India’s economic gains and emergence as a global power, saying that the United States is a big fan of him. Rubio also stated that the India-US trade deal is in the final stages of completion. Relations between Trump and Modi are going very well after the positive G7 meeting, and he is planning to visit India before the end of the year to prepare for President Donald Trump’s possible visit early next year.
Modi, Kishida to Hold 16th India-Japan Summit in New Delhi, Focus on Trade, Defense, and Indo-Pacific Cooperation
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will visit India next month for a three-day trip. At the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he will arrive in New Delhi for his first official visit to India, scheduled from July 1 to July 3. During this visit, he will participate in the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit alongside Prime Minister Modi. According to the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, both sides will use this occasion to strengthen bilateral ties and discuss areas of mutual interest as well as global issues. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had visited Tokyo last year to attend the summit, during which he invited the Japanese Prime Minister to India for the summit. Following that invitation, the Japanese Prime Minister is now set to visit New Delhi for his first official trip to the country this coming July. The primary objective of this summit is to strengthen relations between the two nations, particularly in the areas of trade, investment, and defense partnerships. The 16th India-Japan Annual Summit will focus on the Special Strategic and Global Partnership, trade, defense cooperation, the Indo-Pacific region, and various global issues. During the visit, the entire spectrum of bilateral cooperation will be reviewed, and the two Prime Ministers will hold discussions on matters of mutual interest.
George Kurian Resigns as Union Minister of State in Modi Government..
Union Minister George Kurian, who served as Union Minister of State in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, has resigned from his post. President Draupadi Murmu, on the Prime Minister’s advice, has accepted his resignation with immediate effect. A press release issued by Rashtrapati Bhavan stated that, on the Prime Minister’s advice, the President of India has accepted George Kurian’s resignation from the Union Council of Ministers under clause (2) of Article 75 of the Constitution of India with immediate effect. George Kurian also held the charge of Union Minister of State in the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying. He was the only minister in the Modi government who belonged to the Christian community. His term in the Rajya Sabha ended on June 21. George Kurien was elected to the Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh 65-year-old George Kurian has been associated with the BJP since the 1980s and is considered a senior leader within the party. After the BJP’s formation in 1980, he held several key positions within the organization, particularly working to expand the party in Kerala. After being active in the organization for a long time, he also assumed responsibilities at the national level. George Kurien was elected to the Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh on August 27, 2024, and was included in the Union Council of Ministers in August 2024 during the third term of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Kurien was given the responsibility of Minister of State in the Ministry of Minority Affairs and the Ministry of Fisheries. He was born on September 20, 1960, in Kottayam district, Kerala. Apart from politics, he has also practiced as a lawyer in the Supreme Court. He received his early education from Kottayam district and became a Union Minister in the Modi government in June 2024.
At G7 Summit, Modi Gifts GI-Tagged Indian Treasures – From Kashmir Honey to Banarasi Silk
Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented special gifts showcasing India’s rich cultural heritage and traditional products to global leaders during the 52nd G7 Summit in France. The gifts were brought from various parts of India and included special products with Geographical Indication (GI) tags. PM Modi presented Ramban honey to Global leaders PM Modi presented Ramban honey from Jammu and Kashmir to the leaders. Naturally grown in the Chenab Valley, this natural honey is renowned for its flavor and nutritional value. PM Modi also presented Nagauri Ashwagandha (Rajasthan), a herb known for its high medicinal value and a highly beneficial health benefit, and Lakadong turmeric from the Jaintia Hills of Meghalaya, a GI-tagged product known for its high curcumin content. Grown using traditional farming methods, it is also used for culinary and ayurvedic purposes. Apart from this, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also gifted Banarasi silk stoles to global leaders including the GI tags. Banarasi silk stole is a traditional handwoven fabric from Varanasi made from fine silk and is known for its intricate zari work or beautiful texture and detailed designs inspired by nature. Banarasi silk stole has received the Geographical Indications (GI) tag which showcases one of India’s most revered textile traditions.
UPI Transaction now in Eiffel Tower…
Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with President Emmanuel Macron in Nice, France, where the two leaders jointly inaugurated the “India Innovates” program, which aims to connect startups from India, France, and other countries. President Macron also welcomed PM Modi. This program will bring together leading innovation startups and venture capital funds from India, France, and other countries. Prime Minister Modi also stated that while different countries in the world trade with each other, there are also policy partnerships between different countries, but some relationships are driven by shared interests as well as shared passions. He described the relationship between India and France as one of strong trust, innovation, inspiration, shared values, and a shared vision. He emphasized the strength of this relationship, highlighting the strong trust, innovation, inspiration, shared values, and shared vision that have been the foundation of these initiatives over the years, and they have striven to find solutions to global challenges. He also expressed his happiness at the collaboration between the two countries and the launch of India Innovates. Prime Minister Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron held bilateral talks during which the two leaders discussed key issues. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the talks focused on areas such as artificial intelligence, startups, trade, infrastructure, mobility, and health. The two leaders reviewed the progress of the India-France Special Global Strategic Partnership and agreed to further strengthen it, discussing innovation, investment, security, culture, and people-to-people ties. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron sealed the deal. Following the meeting, payments using the UPI payment app will now be available in France. Countries like Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Nepal have already adopted this payment system. France is the first European country to adopt India’s digital payment system, allowing Indian tourists to make payments directly in rupees by scanning a QR code in France. Modi led India’s financial sector to reach global prominence. During his visit to Paris in July 2023, he announced the bilateral agreement. In January 2024, PM Modi hosted the French President in Jaipur, where the President demonstrated the system live by purchasing tea and local handicrafts using UPI. Recently, at the India Innovates 2026 conference in France, PM Modi and the President met, and an agreement was reached to expand UPI to more French transport hubs and cities. Using UPI, Indian tourists can purchase tickets in rupees directly by scanning a QR code at ticket counters online. This world-renowned luxury shopping mall in Paris will also accept merchant UPI payments for Indian tourists. The Ministry of External Affairs also stated that the meeting yielded concrete results in several areas, particularly in the areas of AI, science, space, and startups. Before departing, Prime Minister Modi stated that the relationship holds a special place in the strategic vision of France and India, and during this visit, he will also participate in the G-7 summit and meet with several global leaders, including US President Trump. It is being told that Prime Minister Modi has left France for his visit to Slovakia and during this visit, India-Slovakia relations are expected to become stronger in the field of trade, investment, innovation and strategic cooperation.
Modi in France for Bilateral Talks, G7 Summit; Innovation, Defence and Technology Cooperation in Focus
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a six-day visit to France, starting today. He will participate in a bilateral visit and the G-7 Leaders’ Summit. He will be in Nice on June 13th and 14th, in Evian for the summit on June 16th and 17th, and in Paris on June 17th and 18th. This is Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s seventh visit to France since being sworn in as Prime Minister for the first time. This visit follows French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to India on February 17th–19th, when relations between the two countries were elevated to the status of a Special Global Strategic Partnership. France is considered one of India’s most favored partners in Europe, and this relationship, based on strategic support and mutual respect, has reached its peak over the past several decades. PM Modi will inaugurate the India Innovates 2020 program During his visit to France, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the India Innovates 2020 program, along with Prime Minister Macron. This program will bring together the best innovation startups from India, France, and around the world. Held during the India-France Innovation Year, this program is expected to attract participation from over 120 Indian companies and startups, along with prominent business leaders from France and other countries. During this visit, PM Modi will also attend the WebTech Summit, Europe’s largest technology and startup event, in Paris on June 18. The Indian pavilion will be the largest this year. The G7 summit is also being capitalized on by US President Donald Trump’s participation, during which India will have the opportunity to reflect on issues affecting its security and economic interests. Defense: Defense cooperation between India and France is deep and wide-ranging, ranging from air and naval assets to helicopter engines and missiles. Some prominent examples of cooperation include the Rafale aircraft, Scorpene submarines, and Shakti helicopter engines. Space: In this area, ISRO and France’s national space agency, CNES, have a rich legacy of cooperation spanning six decades. Highlights include joint launches, the development of satellites such as Megha-Tropiques and SARAL, and cooperation on India’s human spaceflight mission, Gaganyaan. The two countries are also considering another satellite mission, TRISHNA. Nuclear: The passage of the Sustainable Use and Development of Nuclear Energy to Transform India (SHANTI) Act has created a major opportunity for cooperation between Indian and French industries. Regarding Small Modular Reactors/Advanced Modular Reactors, India and France signed a Declaration of Intent for cooperation in this area in February 2025.