Deepankar Khare

Master of all TRADES!

[Narendra Modi @narendramodi]

Abuses never solve anything.

Let’s guide the misguided.

Let’s work together.

Let’s work for Bharat.

[IANS @ians_india]

Delhi: Ashish Modi, President, Honeywell, says, "This is our CSR initiative that we have done with the Ladli Foundation. Under this initiative, we have inaugurated four things. First, we have inaugurated a STEM lab, where modern technology will be taught to children. We have also inaugurated a smart washroom here, which is AI-integrated. We have inaugurated a computer lab, where children will be provided with laptops and desktops, and we have also inaugurated smart boards..."

[Narendra Modi @narendramodi]

Nothing like playing some football with my young friends in Sikkim on a lovely Gangtok morning! ⚽️

[Narendra Modi @narendramodi]

Today marks a landmark moment in the India-New Zealand partnership!

I am delighted that the India-New Zealand FTA signed today will add unprecedented momentum to our developmental partnership. It reflects the deep trust, shared values and ambition that bind our two nations.

This agreement will greatly benefit our farmers, youth, women, MSMEs, artisans, startups, students and innovators. It will open new avenues for growth, create opportunities and deepen our synergy across sectors.

The investment commitment of $20 billion by New Zealand will further strengthen our cooperation in agriculture, manufacturing, innovation and technology, paving the way for a more prosperous and dynamic future for both countries.

@chrisluxonmp

[Piyush Goyal @PiyushGoyal]

Is this a story of “Sour grapes”?

It is interesting to see that those who could not take decisions because they had no connect with the people on the ground are today making a virtue of not doing anything. Our people have paid immense costs for this lost opportunity. Our country has lost valuable jobs, income and growth and people have rightly punished this inaction many times.

1️⃣: What puzzles me is that when the whole world is calling it the “mother of all deals”, my friend thinks it is hugely hyped. Is the combined GDP of $25 trillion, combined global trade of $11 trillion and common market of 2 billion people, $33 billion of India’s labour-intensive exports going to zero on day 1 a hype? What is also unfortunate is that my friend missed a basic fact that we are both largely complementary economies. It is not a zero sum deal but a win-win deal which will power our economic growth and create plethora of opportunities for our businesses and people.

2⃣: I can say with confidence that our Government has taken up the issue of CBAM, interests of our exporters in steel, aluminium and all other sectors like no one ever has and identified pathways to find solutions. We have found creative ways of handling these complex and sensitive subjects through dialogue, trust and support with our partners rather than “my way or highway only” kind of immature, illogical and rigid positions.

3⃣: All countries, including India reserve their right to regulate for health and safety reasons. No one cedes them in a trade agreement. They are disciplined in a manner that they do not become unnecessary and unjustified impediment to trade. The ways to ensure that, are adequately provided for in the Agreement. IPR obligations are similar to what we have in TRIPS at the WTO. They emphasise flexibilities for public health, need for transfer of technology, recognise India’s traditional digital knowledge library project and preserve our policy on data exclusivity. The commitments in Services are as per India’s domestic regime and we hope that some of these capital-intensive sectors such as maritime and financial services will attract EU’s investment, technology and innovation and grow these critical infrastructure services, bringing more efficient, innovative services to our businesses and people.

4⃣: I hope that my friend can devote more time to understand the auto sector and what we are intending to do. Our quota based, premium segment focused and phased auto offer (with a time lag of 5 years for EVs from EIF) is with an intent to boost Make in India. Liberalising CKD imports will encourage EU’s OEMs to set up local assembly lines. This serves as a stepping stone, moving foreign OEMs from "importing" to "assembling" and eventually to "full localisation" as they build local supply chains. This brings high-end manufacturing processes, quality standards, and advanced R&D practices into the Indian ecosystem. It will also create new demand, benefits consumers by expanding choice with faster access to global models. It also enhances safety and tech standards.

5⃣: The point on refined fuel is linked to extraneous reasons. Our Trade Agreement with EU is a long-term strategic engagement based on trust and mutual respect which will strengthen our trade routes.

I only hope my friend will shed this negative and pessimistic approach which is unable to see our aspirational people raring to go out and do business with the world. Let’s work to open opportunities for them, rather than act as roadblocks in their quest for prosperity.

[NDTV Profit Alpha @NDTVProfitAlpha]

MAIT clarifies that MeitY has not made source code sharing mandatory.

Here's @Rish_Bhat with the details:

[NDTV Profit Alpha @NDTVProfitAlpha]

Electronics manufacturers' association, MAIT, refutes mandatory source code sharing claim.

For more stories and updates, visit: https://t.co/by4FF5oyu4

[Narendra Modi @narendramodi]

Strongly condemn the ghastly terrorist attack carried out today at Bondi Beach, Australia, targeting people celebrating the first day of the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. On behalf of the people of India, I extend my sincere condolences to the families who lost their loved ones. We stand in solidarity with the people of Australia in this hour of grief. India has zero tolerance towards terrorism and supports the fight against all forms and manifestations of terrorism.

[Shashi Tharoor @ShashiTharoor]

Attended the @rashtrapatibhvn banquet for President Putin last night. A warm and engaging atmosphere reigned. Enjoyed my conversations with many of the attendees, especially my dining companions from the Russian delegation! @RusEmbIndia

[Narendra Modi @narendramodi]

Подарил Президенту Путину экземпляр Бхагавад-гиты на русском языке. Учения Гиты вдохновляют миллионы людей по всему миру.

@KremlinRussia_E

[Narendra Modi @narendramodi]

Я рад приветствовать в Дели своего друга - Президента Путина. С нетерпением жду наших встреч сегодня вечером и завтра. Дружба между Индией и Россией проверена временем; она ��ринесла огромную пользу нашим народам.

@KremlinRussia_E

[Randhir Jaiswal @MEAIndia]

Our response to media queries regarding a statement by Pakistan on overflight clearance⬇️
🔗 https://t.co/RyOD1UDR1o

[Anand Ranganathan @ARanganathan72]

Kasab, ordered by his handler to wear the Kalava, the sacred Hindu thread, was not meant to be captured alive. That he ultimately was, by Tukaram Omble, ruined the plans of Pakistan, and many in India, of proclaiming 26/11 as a Hindu conspiracy.

Inspector Omble. Forever in debt.

[Qualcomm India @qualcomm_in]

Hybrid #AI is the engine of India’s AI journey.

At the MAIT AI Summit, @sid_choudhary28 spoke about the need to bring intelligence directly to devices, while scaling capabilities through the cloud.

That’s how India unlocks AI Everywhere, AI for Everyone with trust and performance-built in and @Qualcomm India is committed to accelerating this hybrid future.

#Qualcomm #AIForAll #MAITAISummit2025 #IndiaAiImpactSummit2026 @_DigitalIndia @GoI_MeitY @OfficialINDIAai @SecretaryMEITY @abhish18 @kavitabha @SaviSoin

[IndiaAI @OfficialINDIAai]

At the MAIT AI Summit 2025, Shri S. Krishnan (@SecretaryMEITY), Secretary, MeitY, shared a compelling vision for India’s AI journey.

He affirmed that India sees AI as an opportunity and a pathway for innovation to help realise a Viksit Bharat by 2047. Stressing that technology will be central to achieving this transformation, he also echoed the Prime Minister’s call to shift the global narrative, moving from fear to confidence in AI’s potential.

The MAIT AI Summit 2025 set the pace for this ambition, marking a strong lead-up to the AI Impact Summit 2026.

#IndiaAIImpactSummit2026 #AIforGood #ResponsibleAI #AIinHealthcare #DigitalHealth #PeoplePlanetProgress #EthicalInnovation #GlobalCollaboration #AIIndia

@PMOIndia @AshwiniVaishnaw @jitinprasada @PIB_India @abhish18 @kavitabha @GoI_MeitY @_DigitalIndia @mygovindia @DEFindia

[Narendra Modi @narendramodi]

Ensuring ‘Made in India’ resonates even louder in the world market!

The Union Cabinet approved the Export Promotion Mission (EPM), which will improve export competitiveness, help MSMEs, first-time exporters and sectors that are labour-intensive. It brings together key stakeholders to build a mechanism that is outcome based and effective.

https://t.co/i8eze9Uulw

[APAC E-Commerce Policy Summit @apacpolicy]

Mr. @dk_deepankar, Director – Public Policy, @followmait, shared how seamless logistics, multimodal connectivity & digitized trade docs can drive India’s electronics growth.
#APACPolicySummit2025 #StartUpIndia

[APAC E-Commerce Policy Summit @apacpolicy]

The #APACPolicySummit2025 panel on Express Delivery Services highlighted how digital customs, multimodal logistics & regulatory harmonization can make APAC’s e-commerce faster, greener & more inclusive.
#StartUpIndia #Logistics #TradeFacilitation

[Narendra Modi @narendramodi]

The horrific blast in Delhi last evening has deeply pained everyone. India stands with those who have suffered.

I assure everyone that the agencies will get to the bottom of the entire conspiracy.

All those involved will be brought to justice.

[MAIT @followmait]

𝐌𝐀𝐈𝐓 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚'𝐬 𝐈𝐂𝐓 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦!

#MAIT #IndiaUAE #ICT #DigitalEconomy #ElectronicsManufacturing #GlobalPartnership #CEPA