Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new campus of Nalanda University in Rajgir, Bihar, on Wednesday. He expressed optimism about the revival of the ancient institution, suggesting it would mark a new ‘Golden Age’ for India. The new campus boasts eco-friendly features and will serve as a hub for regional cooperation and cultural exchange.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 17th installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme, providing Rs 20,000 crore to over 9.26 crore farmers. Farmers can check their beneficiary status online on the official PM-Kisan portal.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the return of his monthly radio address, ‘Mann Ki Baat,’ on June 30th. The program, which was on hiatus due to the Lok Sabha elections, will resume with an invitation for public participation.
Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting his support for women. Her comments came after Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni shared a video with PM Modi on social media, captioned ‘Melodi’, signifying their close camaraderie. Ranaut believes Modi’s leadership inspires women to rise, and the ‘Melodi’ trend reflects the growing friendship between India and Italy.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sidestepped a question about inviting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the 2025 G7 Summit in Canada, highlighting the ongoing diplomatic tensions between the two countries stemming from allegations of Indian involvement in the killing of a Khalistani leader on Canadian soil. While acknowledging the importance of working with India on key issues, Trudeau declined to provide specifics about the ongoing investigation into the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was designated a terrorist by Canada.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the G7 Summit in Italy, where he met with several world leaders and addressed the Outreach Session. Petrol and diesel prices in Karnataka have increased by ₹3 per litre. Delhi continues to face a water shortage amid heatwave conditions, prompting the AAP government to appeal to Haryana for additional water. In Uttarakhand, a tragic accident claimed the lives of 12 people when a tempo traveller fell into a gorge. British Royal watchers rejoiced as Princess Kate made her first public appearance since being diagnosed with cancer. International rating agency Moody’s predicted that the third term of Prime Minister Modi will be ‘India’s decade,’ with a projected Sensex target of 82,000 in 12 months.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has claimed that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi may fall anytime. He stated that the government was formed by mistake and has a minority. However, his remarks were met with criticism from JD(U) leader KC Tyagi and Union Ministers Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Ramdas Athawale, who asserted that the NDA has a clear majority in Lok Sabha. Kharge’s statement follows his earlier assertion that the INDIA bloc, an alliance of opposition parties, would take steps to realize the people’s desire not to be ruled by the BJP government.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s selfie at the G7 Summit in Italy has sparked a social media trend, with the hashtag ‘#Melodi’ becoming a trending topic. The two leaders previously met at the G20 Summit and COP28 Summit, where their selfies also gained significant attention online. During his visit to Italy, PM Modi held discussions with several world leaders and participated in the G7 Summit, where he discussed India’s perspective on various issues.
Social media platforms have been flooded with ‘Melodi’ memes following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Italy upon the invitation of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. These memes have drawn reactions from various corners, including Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi, who criticized them as ‘absolutely cringe’ and a ‘poor reflection of Indian humor.’ The ‘Melodi’ trend emerged after Meloni posted a selfie with Modi alongside the hashtag ‘Melodi’ during the COP28 summit. Despite Chaturvedi’s criticism, Meloni has reportedly embraced the memes and continues to engage with them. Meanwhile, Modi’s visit to Italy also included bilateral meetings with French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, where discussions focused on strengthening strategic partnerships and exchanging views on global and regional issues.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Italy. They discussed ways to boost bilateral ties, exchanged views on global issues, and addressed areas of common interest. Modi’s meeting with Macron focused on strengthening their partnership in defense, nuclear energy, space, education, climate action, digital infrastructure, and culture. They also discussed global and regional concerns. Meanwhile, Modi’s talks with Sunak emphasized resuming India-UK FTA negotiations after the election of a new UK government. Modi’s first foreign trip after his recent election involved bilateral meetings with Zelenskyy of Ukraine. The discussions emphasized India’s commitment to international collaboration and partnership.
