World leaders hail 'role model' PM Modi, congratulate him on his record-breaking tenure

IANS | June 9, 2026 8:26 PM

New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) Several world leaders on Tuesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the eve of him becoming the longest-serving elected Prime Minister of India. World leaders from across the globe paid tribute to Prime Minister Modi's transformative governance, his advocacy for the Global South, and his vision of an inclusive and economically dynamic India.

India reaffirms commitment to peace and stability in Afghanistan

IANS | June 9, 2026 7:09 PM

New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) Highlighting the enduring civilisational links between India and Afghanistan, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday reaffirmed New Delhi's commitment to peace, stability and development in Afghanistan and the region.

Modi govt’s 12 years: Empowering women, youth, farmers and poor

IANS | June 9, 2026 6:30 PM

New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) Marking 12 years of the Narendra Modi-led dispensation, the central government on Tuesday released a series of booklets showcasing its various key achievements and initiatives. One such publication, titled "From Empowerment to Prosperity," spotlights efforts undertaken to empower women, youth, farmers and marginalised communities, identifying them as the four foundational pillars of a developed India.

India cushioning itself with trade deals amid global shock: HSBC's Pranjul Bhandari

IANS | June 9, 2026 5:23 PM

New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) As the world economies begin to diversify in the challenging environment as part of their China+1 strategy, India, which has seen an average GDP growth between six and six-and-a-half per cent in the last 12 years, is cushioning itself by signing several trade deals with advanced economies, HSBC's Chief India Economist Pranjul Bhandari said on Tuesday.