A New Chapter in India–Indonesia Relations. At the Joint Press Meet, Prime Minister @narendramodi outlined an ambitious roadmap to deepen the India–Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership through cooperation in digital payments, defence, maritime security, critical minerals, agriculture and more. A partnership built on trust, shared interests and a shared vision for growth and prosperity.
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I am grateful to H.E. Mr. Ono Keiichi, Ambassador of Japan to India, for hosting me at his residence in New Delhi for Cha-no-yu, the traditional Japanese tea ceremony.
We had a productive exchange on emerging avenues of cooperation and discussed the outcomes of the recent India–Japan Summit, particularly the opportunities they present for Assam in semiconductor research, clean energy and Japanese language training.
I reaffirmed Assam’s commitment to playing a meaningful role in further advancing the India–Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership.
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"My husband stands 6'4", rides a Harley, and has tattoos covering most of his arms. At first glance, he can look pretty intimidating. Our dog, Bruno, a 100-pound German Shepherd, gives off the same impression. But Bruno has one very unexpected fear: shiny floors. Highly polished surfaces terrify him. To him, smooth linoleum looks like ice—or maybe a hole he might slip into and disappear. Today we took him to a veterinary clinic that had just been renovated. The floors were spotless and gleaming. The moment Bruno’s paw touched the tile at the entrance, panic set in. His legs shot outward, elbows stiffened, and he froze in place, trembling like he had stepped onto something dangerous. My big, tough husband didn’t pull on the leash or try to force him forward. Instead, he let out a quiet sigh, bent down, and lifted all 100 pounds of shepherd into his arms. He carried Bruno across the waiting room like a giant, frightened puppy. Bruno pressed his huge head against my husband’s neck, hiding his eyes from the terrifying shiny floor below. People sitting in the waiting area started laughing. My husband glanced at them and simply said, “He guards my house at night. Carrying him past a scary floor is the least I can do for him.” If you want to see Bruno now — the brave shepherd who still avoids shiny floors but never leaves his dad’s side — the way he curls up at home and watches over our family, comment “Bruno.” I would love to show you his update
1.1 If more than 2K elected Pradhans remain inactive, it is only natural that govt. services & developmental work will be disrupted. Therefore, it has been clearly stated that all officially elected Pradhans must regularly attend their offices and discharge their responsibilities
Efficient infrastructure and well-managed public enterprises are central to India’s growth story. During the Committee on Public Undertakings’ study visit to Kolkata, we held discussions with representatives of the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) and Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) as part of our examination of the performance of Indian Railway Sector CPSUs. We also visited the shipbuilding facilities of Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE) and interacted with its representatives in connection with our study on inventory management in select CPSUs. Such field visits provide valuable insights into operational practices and strengthen parliamentary oversight.
India’s voice on the global stage continues to earn respect. Indonesia has conferred its highest honour, the Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia, on Prime Minister @narendramodi. A proud recognition of India’s rising leadership and the enduring friendship between our two nations.
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Nehru & M.K. Gandhi (whom I do not consider a “Mahatma”) made decisions that caused profound & lasting harm to India.
If you share this view & agree with the observations of this well-known Pakistani journalist, respond with “Yes.”
Indonesia has conferred its highest civilian honour, the Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia, on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This is the 35th international honour bestowed upon him by a foreign nation, a reflection of India’s growing global stature under his leadership.
What’s particularly telling is how many Muslim-majority nations have honoured PM Modi with their highest civilian awards:
• Saudi Arabia (2016) – Order of King Abdulaziz (Special Class)
• Afghanistan (2016) – Order of Amanullah Khan
• Palestine (2018) – Grand Collar of the State of Palestine
• Maldives (2019) – Order of Izzuddin
• United Arab Emirates (2019) – Order of Zayed
• Bahrain (2019) – Order of the Renaissance (First Class)
• Egypt (2023) – Order of the Nile
• Kuwait (2024) – Order of Mubarak Al-Kabeer
• Oman (2025) – Order of Oman (First Class)
Now, Indonesia joins that distinguished list.
Expect the usual meltdown.
His name is Karsanbhai Patel.
He was a government chemist on a small salary. In the little room behind his house, after work, he mixed a yellow washing powder by hand. With it, he would take on one of the biggest companies in the world. And he would win.
He was born in 1945 into a farming family in Gujarat. He studied chemistry and took a modest job as a laboratory technician in a government department.
In those days, washing powder in India was a luxury. The market was ruled by the multinational giant Hindustan Lever, whose detergent, Surf, cost around 13 rupees a kilo.
For most Indian families that was far too much. Clean clothes felt like something only the rich could afford.
Karsanbhai had an idea. In his backyard he made his own detergent that worked just as well but cost only 3 rupees a kilo. He named it Nirma, after his young daughter, Nirupama.
Every morning, on his way to the office, he cycled from house to house selling handmade packets of Nirma. Fifteen, maybe twenty packets a day. One man, on a bicycle, against a company that sold across the world.
It worked. Word spread from street to street. A good detergent at a fraction of the price was reaching homes that had never been able to buy one before.
Within a few years he quit his job. Within a decade, Nirma had overtaken the giant to become the largest selling detergent in the country.
The chemist who began in his backyard became one of the richest men in India.
He did not beat the giant with money, because he had none. He beat it by remembering the people the giant had forgotten.
MAHUA MOITRA : "RSS is far more dangerous than BJP. BJP is at least dependent on elections, but RSS is not. RSS's roadmap & strategy are final for the next 50 years, irrespective of who is in power"
#WATCH | Hooghly, West Bengal: Dipanita Mukherjee, grand daughter of Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee says, "We want to express how happy and privileged we feel experiencing this day. For the past 70 to 80 years, there was a concerted effort—especially here in West Bengal to completely erase the memory of Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the current BJP government for reviving this history and bringing Dr Mukherjee’s contributions particularly regarding Bengal and Hindutva back into the public consciousness... Since the BJP government took office in Bengal, we have been hopeful that women's safety and women's empowerment will advance..." (06.07)