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Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the G7 Summit in Apulia, Italy, as an Outreach Nation. During the Summit, he met with various world leaders, including German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Japanese PM Kishida, Italian PM Giorgia Meloni, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau, US President Joe Biden, King of Jordan Abdullah bin Al Hussein, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, Pope Francis, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, French President Emmanuel Macron, UK PM Rishi Sunak, Brazil President Lula, Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The discussions focused on a range of issues, such as global growth, sustainability, defense, technology, semiconductors, clean energy, digital technology, infrastructure, cultural linkages, commerce, energy, defense, telecom, biofuels, food processing, critical minerals, bilateral relations, Ukraine hostilities, diplomacy, peace, dialogue, innovation, research, youth, semiconductors, trade, and defense sector cooperation. PM Modi emphasized the importance of impactful solutions for the global community and a better future for generations to come.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the G7 summit in Italy, calling for an end to monopolies in the technology sector. He emphasized the impact of global uncertainties and tensions on developing nations in the ‘global south.’ Modi emphasized India’s contributions and his government’s commitment to developing the country. He noted that countries in the global south are disproportionately affected by global challenges.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the ongoing G7 summit in Italy. Modi congratulated Macron on the upcoming Paris Olympics, scheduled to be held from July 26 to August 11. Modi expressed his best wishes for a successful hosting of the event. The two leaders discussed various topics, including defense, security, technology, AI, and Blue Economy. Modi emphasized the importance of strong India-French ties. Around 100 Indian athletes have qualified for the Olympics, with the number expected to increase this month. India aims to improve its performance from the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, where it won a record seven medals, including a historic gold in javelin throw.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a rally in Hoshiarpur, Punjab, on the final day of campaigning for the seventh phase of the Lok Sabha polls. He asserted the need for a full majority government at the Centre and invoked Guru Ravidas as an inspiration for his welfare initiatives. Modi highlighted the unprecedented development witnessed in the last ten years and emphasized that the welfare of the poor remains his government’s top priority, with Guru Ravidas serving as a source of guidance. He expressed his wish to name the Adampur airport after Guru Ravidas and noted that Hoshiarpur holds great significance as Guru Ravidas’ ‘tapobhoomi’. Modi criticized the Congress and the INDIA bloc for their lack of support for the Army and mismanagement of government funds. He also attacked the Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab, accusing them of harming industry and farming. The Prime Minister concluded by emphasizing that every Indian supports the dream of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ (developed India) and is showering blessings upon the government.

The Lok Sabha election has reached its halfway point, centered around the question of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s third term. However, three distinct narratives have emerged as pivotal factors in determining the outcome: women, youth, and Scheduled Castes (SCs).

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has shed light on the BJP’s ambitious target of winning 370 seats in the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections. According to the Prime Minister, the number 370 holds symbolic significance, representing the abrogation of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir. This move, he said, strengthened national unity, and the BJP aims to etch this message into people’s minds with its electoral victory.

The ruling party’s target extends beyond the BJP’s 370 seats, with the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) coalition collectively aiming for over 400 seats out of the 543-member Lok Sabha. This would mark a historic third consecutive single-party majority for the BJP and secure a third term for Prime Minister Modi. The seven-phase Lok Sabha elections commenced on April 19, with five phases completed and the remaining two scheduled for May 25 and June 1. The counting of votes will take place on June 4.

The fifth phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections commenced on Monday, May 20, with 49 seats across 8 states and Union Territories heading to the polls. Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the importance of voter participation, particularly among young and female voters. The phase will see key contests in various constituencies, including Amethi, Rae Bareli, Lucknow, Saran, Hajipur, Mumbai North, Mumbai North Central, and Baramulla.

Monday marks a series of significant events, including the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections, which sees key battles across eight states and union territories. The French Open 2024 also begins, with Indian players in action. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address poll rallies in Odisha. The Supreme Court will hear a plea against new criminal laws passed by Parliament. The final report of the UK’s infected blood inquiry will be released. The IPL 2024 match between Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders was abandoned due to rain.

India is gearing up for high-octane political rallies in Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, and Uttar Pradesh amid the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. Meanwhile, the Southwest monsoon is expected to reach Andaman and Nicobar islands on Sunday.

The Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) has nominated Abhinav Prakash, its vice president, as the party’s representative for the proposed public debate between Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This development comes after Gandhi accepted an invitation from former judges and a former editor-in-chief to debate Modi on various issues related to the ongoing Lok Sabha election. Prakash, a Dalit leader from Uttar Pradesh, holds an academic background with an M.Phil degree in Economics from Jawaharlal Nehru University and currently serves as an assistant professor of Economics at Delhi University’s Ramjas College. BJYM president Tejasvi Surya expressed confidence that Prakash’s expertise in social, economic, and political dynamics will contribute significantly to the debate. The move is seen as a strategic response from the BJP to counter Gandhi’s challenge and showcase the party’s commitment to engaging in public discourse on important national issues.