UN organisations flag restrictive laws, political pressures undermining media freedom in B'desh

IANS | July 4, 2025 1:45 PM

Dhaka, July 4 (IANS) A report highlighting the restrictive laws and political pressures that continue to limit media freedom and trust in Bangladesh under the Muhammad Yunus led interim government, was launched by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), with support from the Embassy of Switzerland in Bangladesh.

PM Modi presents Ram Mandir replica, holy water from Saryu river to Trinidad & Tobago PM

IANS | July 4, 2025 9:50 AM

Port of Spain, July 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted a replica of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, along with holy water from the Saryu river and the Mahakumbh held in Prayagraj during a dinner hosted by Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar underscoring the enduring cultural and spiritual ties between India and the Caribbean nation.

PM Modi calls Trinidad & Tobago PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar 'daughter of Bihar'

IANS | July 4, 2025 9:31 AM

Port of Spain, July 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his address to the Indian community in Trinidad and Tobago on Thursday, stressed upon Bihar's historic and cultural importance and called Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar as "daughter of Bihar," highlighting her ancestral ties to the state.

India will soon become third largest economy in the world: PM Modi

IANS | July 4, 2025 9:04 AM

Port of Spain, July 4 (IANS) Highlighting that India is today the fastest growing major economy in the world and is all set to become the third largest one soon, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday while addressing the Indian community in Trinidad and Tobago.

We bow to you, Sir: Trinidad & Tobago PM showers praise on PM Modi

IANS | July 4, 2025 9:02 AM

Port of Spain, July 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be conferred with the Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, the highest civilian award of the Caribbean nation, as announced by the country's Prime Minister, Kamala Persad Bissessar, while delivering glowing praise for the Indian PM.