After being conferred the highest award for his contributions to the Caribbean nation during the Covid-19 pandemic and his dedication to enhancing the bilateral partnership between India and Dominica, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday dedicated the honour to the "140 crore people living in India". "Honoured to be conferred with the highest national award by Dominica. I dedicate it to the 140 crore people of India," Prime Minister Modi said in a post on social media platform X. Gratitude to President Sylvanie Burton of Dominica for conferring the 'Dominica Award of Honour' upon me. This honour is dedicated to my sisters and brothers of India. It is also indicative of the unbreakable bond between our nations. pic.twitter.com/Ro27fpSyr3 — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 20, 2024 Prime Minister Modi also said that he dedicated the highest national award conferred by Dominica to the efforts, culture and traditions of the people of India. He also thanked President Sylvanie Burton for giving him this special honour by coming to Guyana personally and hailed both India and Dominica not only as democratic nations but also as role models for the whole world to emulate regarding women's empowerment, adding that President Droupadi Murmu is the first Indian President to be elected from the tribal community whereas President of Dominica Sylvanie Burton is also the first President from the indigenous community. "India and Dominica not only share centuries-old historical and civilisational ties," PM Modi added. The Prime Minister, who is in Guyana on the last leg of his three-nation visit, was conferred the "Dominica Award of Honour" by President Sylvanie Burton of Dominica during the India-CARICOM Summit here on Wednesday. "The award is a recognition of PM's statesmanship and contribution to Dominica during the Covid-19 pandemic and his commitment to strengthening India-Dominica ties," the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a post on X. "President Sylvanie Burton of Dominica conferred on PM @narendramodi the "Dominica Award of Honour", the highest National Award of the Commonwealth of Dominica. The award is a recognition of PM’s statesmanship and contribution to 🇩🇲 during the Covid pandemic and his commitment to strengthening India-Dominica ties," said MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal in a statement. Guyana and Barbados will also confer their top awards on Prime Minister Modi, bringing his tally of international honours to 19. Dominica announced its top award to PM Modi a few days ago. "In February 2021, Prime Minister Modi supplied Dominica with 70,000 doses of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine -- a generous gift which enabled Dominica to extend support to its Caribbean neighbours," said a statement by the office of the Dominican Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit. The award also recognises India's support for Dominica in healthcare, education and information technology under PM Modi's leadership and his role in promoting climate resilience-building initiatives and sustainable development on a global level, it added. The statement quoted Prime Minister Skerrit as saying that the award is an expression of Dominica's gratitude for PM Modi's solidarity with Dominica and the wider region. In accepting the offer of the award, Prime Minister Modi emphasised the importance of collaboration in tackling global challenges such as climate change and geopolitical conflicts and affirmed India's commitment to working alongside Dominica and the Caribbean in addressing these issues, the statement underlined. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
21 November,2024 11:36 AM IST | Georgetown (Guyana) | IANSIndia ranked 10th on a list of over 60 countries assessed for efforts to fight climate change despite dropping two spots compared to last ago, thanks to its low per capita emissions and rapid deployment of renewables, a report said on Wednesday. The Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI 2025) report was released at the annual UN climate conference here. Published by think tanks Germanwatch, New Climate Institute, and Climate Action Network International, the CCPI tracks the progress of the world’s largest emitters in terms of emissions, renewables, and climate policy. The 63 countries, along with the European Union, assessed in the CCPI are responsible for 90 per cent of global emissions. India ranks 10th in this year’s CCPI, remaining among the highest performers. India’s per capita emissions stand at 2.9 tons of CO2 equivalent (tCO2e), far below the global average of 6.6 tCO2e. The country, the world’s third-largest greenhouse gas emitter and the fastest growing major economy, has pledged to reach net zero emissions (balancing emissions with removals) by 2070 and aims to achieve 500 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity by 2030. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
21 November,2024 08:46 AM IST | Baku (Azerbaijan) | AgenciesThe US Embassy in Kyiv said it would stay closed on Wednesday after receiving a warning of a potentially significant Russian air attack on the Ukrainian capital.The precautionary step came after Russian officials promised a response to President Joe Biden’s decision to let Ukraine strike targets on Russian soil with US-made missiles—a move that angered the Kremlin. The war, which reached its 1,000-day milestone on Tuesday, has taken on a growing international dimension with the arrival of North Korean troops to help Russia on the battlefield—a development which US officials said prompted Biden’s policy shift. The US Embassy said it anticipated a quick return to regular operations. ‘N Korea sent more weapons to Russia’ Seoul: North Korea recently supplied additional artillery systems to Russia to support its war efforts against Ukraine, while some of the thousands of North Korean troops deployed in Russia have begun engaging in combat, South Korea’s spy agency told lawmakers on Wednesday. The National Intelligence Service said that North Korea exported 170mm self-propelled guns and 240mm multiple rocket launch systems to Russia. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
21 November,2024 08:30 AM IST | Kyiv | AgenciesDefence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Vientiane on Wednesday to attend the 11th ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting-Plus (ADMM Plus). He was received by Maj. Gen. Pasith Thiengtham, Deputy Minister of National Defence, Lao PDR at Wattay International Airport. As per official sources, Singh will attend bilateral with three Countries-Malaysia, Laos and China. Later, in the day he will interact with a group of people of the Indian community in Laos. Among the many key features of the event, Singh’s meeting with Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun on the sidelines of the summit is an important event. It is anticipated that there could be discussion over the next phase in the peace-building process on the Line of Actual Control. ADMM is the highest Defence consultative and cooperative mechanism in ASEAN. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
21 November,2024 08:29 AM IST | Vientiane (Laos) | AgenciesIraq began its first nationwide population census in decades on Wednesday, aimed at modernising data collection and planning in a country hit by conflict and political divisions. The census is expected to have profound implications for Iraq’s resource distribution, budget allocations and development planning. “Researchers from all major ethnic groups—Kurds, Arabs, Turkmen, and Christians—will conduct the census in these areas to ensure fairness,” said an official. The last nationwide census in Iraq was held in 1987. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
21 November,2024 08:27 AM IST | Baghdad | AgenciesPrime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived in Guyana on Wednesday—the first visit by an Indian head of the state in more than 50 years—said his visit “will deepen the friendship between our nations”. In an unprecedented gesture, Modi was received at the airport by Guyana President Irfan Ali, his counterpart Mark Anthony Phillips and over a dozen cabinet ministers. While at the hotel, they were joined by the Prime Ministers of Grenada Dickon Mitchell and Barbados Mia Amor Mottley, too. Modi interacts with the Indian community in Georgetown Upon his arrival, he was greeted with cultural performances of traditional dances and in a warm gesture, received the ‘Key to the city of Georgetown’, which is the capital city of Guyana. At the hotel, Modi interacted with members of the Indian diaspora who were dressed in their traditional bests and many of them were seen carrying the Indian tri-colour. Modi was also presented a sketch made by a member amid loud chanting of slogans. Modi praised the Indian diaspora members, many of whom migrated more than 180 years ago. Guyana is home to around 3.2 lakh people of Indian origin. Modi is on the last leg of his three-nation visit after attending the G20 Summit in Brazil and visiting Nigeria. Guyana and Barbados are set to confer their top awards to Modi. Guyana will confer its highest national award, ‘The Order of Excellence’ to PM Modi. Barbados will confer the prestigious ‘Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados’ on Modi. Ramayana play lauded by Modi Rio de Janeiro: Modi witnessed a presentation of the Ramayana in Brazil and expressed his appreciation. The Ramayana was performed by the students of Vishwa Vidya Gurukulam, a Brazilian organisation dedicated to promoting Vedanta and Sanskrit, founded by Jonas Masetti. India, Australia firm up relations India and Australia sealed a renewable energy pact and set their eyes on a comprehensive economic cooperation agreement as PM Modi and Australia’s Anthony Albanese vowed to ramp up overall bilateral ties. The two leaders also looked forward to a long-term defence and security collaboration. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
21 November,2024 08:26 AM IST | Georgetown (Guyana) | AgenciesAs sporting celebrations go, it doesn’t quite have the charm of Roger Milla’s hip-wiggling shimmy with a corner flag at the 1990 World Cup or the imperious swagger of Usain Bolt’s iconic lightning pose. But a dance move inspired by Donald Trump’s stilted on-stage boogieing has rapidly become the celebration of choice across the US sporting world. From the blood-soaked Ultimate Fighting Championship to the hard-hitting National Football League and the reliably decorous world of the LPGA Tour golf, athletes across North America have succumbed to the viral Trump dance craze in the past week. On Monday, US soccer star Christian Pulisic became the latest exponent of what might be called ‘the Donald’, rushing to the sideline with several team-mates to mimic the US President-elect’s signature, fist-pumping shuffle after scoring his team’s opening goal in a 4-2 win over Jamaica. Another prominent example came at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, when mixed martial arts fighter Jon Jones knocked out Stipe Miocic. With Trump just a few feet away at ringside, Jones quickly broke out an unmistakeable hip-swinging rendition of the Republican leader’s dance before presenting Trump with his heavyweight belt. There have been countless other examples across the NFL and collegiate gridiron. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
20 November,2024 09:20 AM IST | New York | AgenciesUkrainian armed forces carried out their first strike in a border region within Russian territory with an ATACMS missile, RBC Ukraine reported, citing an official in the nation’s military. Ukraine deployed ATACMS missiles to strike a military facility in the western Bryansk region, Russia’s Defense Ministry said This comes after US President Joe Biden has authorised Ukraine to use American-supplied long-range missiles to strike deeper inside Russia, easing limitations on the weapons as Russia deploys thousands of North Korean troops to reinforce its war. US president elect Donald Trump Donald Trump, who has said he would bring about a swift end to the war, raised uncertainty about whether his administration would continue the US’ vital military support for Ukraine. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
20 November,2024 09:20 AM IST | Moscow | AgenciesPrime Minister Narendra Modi, following a busy first day at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, engaged in bilateral meetings and several interactions on Monday. Modi shared details of his discussions through a series of posts on X, highlighting his engagements with global leaders including Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, South Korea’s Yoon Suk Yeol, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. On the sidelines of the summit, Modi met with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. “We are eager to work closely in areas such as technology, green energy, security and innovation. We also want to add strength to trade as well as cultural linkages,” Modi said on X. During talks, Modi asserted the importance of addressing the issue of economic offenders from India in the UK. The two leaders also agreed on the need to make progress on issues related to migration and mobility, as per the statement. Regarding a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, Modi said on X, “We talked about how India and France work closely in sectors like space, energy, AI, and other futuristic areas. We will also work closely to enhance people-to-people linkages.” In his meeting with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, Modi discussed ways to improve investment linkages, particularly in renewable energy, green hydrogen, and the blue economy. Additionally, Modi held talks with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, focusing on strengthening defense, security, trade, and technology ties. 1st Indian PM to visit Guyana in 56 years Modi’s visit to Guyana on Tuesday is the first by an Indian prime minister to the South American nation in 56 years. High Commissioner of India to Guyana, Amit S Telang said that India and Guyana aim to strengthen cooperation in key areas, including agriculture, pharmaceuticals, oil and gas, green energy, IT, education and communications. G20 Summit pushes for end to wars A joint statement issued G20 leaders urged for ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon while welcoming initiatives that support “just, and durable peace” in the Ukraine-Russia war. “We welcome initiatives that support comprehensive, just, and durable peace, upholding all the Purposes and Principles of the UN Charter for the promotion of peaceful, friendly, and good neighbourly relations,” the final statement read. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
20 November,2024 09:14 AM IST | Rio de Janeiro | AgenciesPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (local time) reaffirmed India's commitment to sustainable development, highlighting the nation's status as the "first" to fulfil its Paris Agreement commitments. Addressing the G20 Session on 'Sustainable Development and Energy Transition' at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, PM Modi underscored India's initiatives across key sectors such as housing, water resources, energy, and sanitation to promote sustainability. Summarising his address on social media platform X, PM Modi wrote, "At the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro today, I spoke on a topic which is very important for the future of the planet--Sustainable Development and Energy Transition. I reiterated India's steadfast commitment to the Sustainable Development Agenda. Over the past decade, India has undertaken numerous initiatives in sectors like housing, water resources, energy, and sanitation which have contributed to a more sustainable future." At the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro today, I spoke on a topic which is very important for the future of the planet- Sustainable Development and Energy Transition. I reiterated India’s steadfast commitment to the Sustainable Development Agenda. Over the past decade, India has… pic.twitter.com/6JtfGWjiSS — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 19, 2024 PM Modi emphasised that India achieved its Paris Agreement goals ahead of schedule. The Paris Agreement is a legally binding international treaty aimed at combating climate change and adapting to its effects. "We in India, guided by our cultural values, have been the first to fulfil the Paris Agreement commitments ahead of schedule. Building on this, we are accelerating towards more ambitious goals in sectors like renewable energy. Our effort in implementing the world's largest solar rooftop programme is an example of this commitment," PM Modi said. He also highlighted India's collaboration with the Global South to foster a sustainable future and noted the country's efforts through initiatives such as the Global Biofuels Alliance and the tree-planting programme 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam.' "India is sharing its successful initiatives with the Global South, focusing on affordable climate finance and technology access. From launching the Global Biofuels Alliance and promoting 'One Sun, One World, One Grid' to planting a billion trees under 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam,' we continue to work actively towards sustainable progress," he added. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) shared further details of PM Modi's participation in the third session of the G20 Brazil Summit, where he underlined the importance of accelerating efforts for a cleaner, more sustainable future. Initiatives such as the 'Varanasi Principles on LiFE,' the International Solar Alliance, and the Global Biofuels Alliance were highlighted as pivotal contributions to this goal. "PM Modi underlined the importance of accelerating efforts to ensure a cleaner, more sustainable future for all, including through mainstreaming 'Varanasi Principles on LiFE' and initiatives such as the International Solar Alliance, One World-One Sun-One Grid, and the Global Biofuels Alliance," MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi posted on X. Earlier, PM Modi held significant bilateral meetings with global leaders, including Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, US President Joe Biden, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. He shared updates from these discussions on X, highlighting the strengthening of global partnerships. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
20 November,2024 09:00 AM IST | Rio de Janeiro | ANIUnited States President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) attended the launch of SpaceX's Starship, owned by Elon Musk. Trump was seen alongside Musk as the rocket embarked on its sixth test flight from SpaceX's expansive rocket development site in Boca Chica, Texas. The goal of this test flight was to ensure the booster's return to the launch site for recovery, reignite a ship Raptor engine while in space, and test various heatshield experiments and manoeuvring adjustments for the spacecraft's reentry and descent over the Indian Ocean. The Starship test flight concluded successfully, with the rocket splashing down at its target in the Indian Ocean. Trump's presence at the launch site highlights Musk's growing role in the Trump administration. The President-elect has appointed Musk, along with Indian-origin entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, to lead the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). "I am pleased to announce that the great Elon Musk, working in conjunction with American patriot Vivek Ramaswamy, will lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)," Trump said in an official statement on Tuesday. "Together, these two outstanding Americans will pave the way for my administration to dismantle government bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure federal agencies--essential to the 'Save America' movement. This will send shockwaves through the system and put those involved in government waste on notice!" he added. The DOGE will collaborate with the White House and the Office of Management and Budget to spearhead large-scale structural reforms and foster an entrepreneurial approach to governance. Donald Trump secured a second term as President of the United States by winning 295 electoral votes in the 2024 presidential election, defeating Democratic rival Kamala Harris, who received 226 votes. Following his victory, President-elect Trump has moved swiftly to finalise his foreign policy and national security team ahead of his formal inauguration in January 2025. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
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