The 16th #IndiaJapan Annual Summit concludes successfully. This visit by Japanese PM @Takaichi_Sanae marks a paradigm shift, elevating India-Japan ties from a traditional partnership to a deep strategic convergence.
The alliance forged over the past 3 days represents a geopolitical development in Asia that could deliver a direct blow to #China’s supply-chain blackmail.
Various agreements, especially those related to defence, #semiconductors, together with India’s ambitious ¥10 trillion Japanese investment target and Japan’s existing commitment of over $10 billion in fresh investments, underline the seriousness both nations attach to this partnership, which now goes far beyond investments.
#WorldWar3: UK PM @Keir_Starmer announced a #SocialMediaBan for children under 16, arguing that these platforms contribute to dissatisfaction among #children & make them vulnerable to exploitation. Starmer said this move would give children more time, freedom, & opportunities.
India’s #FertilityRate falls below replacement level for the first time in history, declining from 2.3 to 1.9 in just a decade.
Family plays a fundamental role in #NationBuilding, but the rise of trends like DINK (Double Income No Kids) and DISK (Double Income Single Kid) is largely responsible for the demographic fall.
In addition to a rapidly falling fertility rate, India today faces another demographic challenge of illegal immigration and unnatural #DemographicChange.
As a counter to this, the Prime Minister has announced the ‘High-Powered Demography Mission’. This initiative aims to counter #IllegalImmigration, prevent unnatural demographic shifts in border regions and safeguard the livelihoods and lands of indigenous and vulnerable populations.
A nation’s demographic future is secured in two ways: by preventing unnatural demographic distortions and by ensuring natural demographic renewal. This future will be secured only when #children are recognised not merely as a personal choice but as the carriers of a nation's future, culture and prosperity.
‘#Demography is the destiny of societies, communities and nations’.
Ongoing US–Israel–#IranWar again highlights India’s uniquely multi-aligned foreign policy.
At a time when geopolitical blocs are sharply polarised, India is buying discounted oil from #Russia while investing in energy infra in US — incl. a refinery project personally highlighted by President #Trump.
Simultaneously, India is co-developing high-end defence tech with #Israel while maintaining such cordial ties with Iran that even amid the closure of #StraitOfHormuz, Iran has allowed Indian ships & tankers to pass.
India has also provided humanitarian shelter to #Iran’s sailors and extended emergency food assistance to Gulf partners like #UAE.
US strategist Col. @DougAMacgregor says India is a rising world power trusted across global divides. Ex-UAE Ambassador Hussain Hassan Mirza similarly said one call from the Indian PM to Israel and Iran could end the issue.
In a highly polarised #GlobalOrder, India appears to be among very few nations trusted by all sides, making it the ‘global pivot’.
Eight lives.
Eight families.
Their nightmare converted into hope and then joy.
There are many diplomatic advantages to being a growing economic power.
But saving the lives of citizens is the most heartwarming way in which to utilise that strength.
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Google team in India to study #UPI, which has ensured #FinancialInclusion of 50 crore Indians excluded from banking. Indian IT Minister tells them – UPI-based cheap #DigitalCredit can grow more than Payment System, ensure growth at economy’s #BottomOfPyramid & take GDP 2% higher.
Shri. Sanjay Katkar, the Commissioner of @BhaindarMira Municipal Corporation (MBMC) specially invited the volunteers of the Aniruddha’s Academy of #DisasterManagement on his stage and praised our #CrowdManagement Seva.
@AniruddhasADM has been serving on all the main days of #GanpatiVisarjan to assist the municipal and police authorities. It has been 19 years now since this selfless #Seva began...
#GaneshImmersion