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Prime Minister Narendra Modi was welcomed and greeted by the members of the Indian Diaspora in London during his ongoing visit to the United Kingdom.

Indian diaspora members in London expressed excitement and pride after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his UK visit, calling the experience surreal and emotional. Many praised his leadership, offered good wishes, and shared heartfelt reactions after brief personal interactions with him.

A London-based dance group will perform Assam's traditional Bihu dance to welcome PM Modi during his UK visit. Performers Madhusmita Borgohain and Chinu Kishore, originally from Assam, expressed joy and excitement at seeing the Prime Minister and showcasing their culture.

According to Dawn, the strike call came from the Peshawar University Teachers Association, whose members have halted lectures, examinations, admissions duties and participation in official meetings. Puta president Dr Zakirullah said the protest would remain in force until authorities finally convene selection board sessions to fill long-advertised posts. Faculty leaders believe the administration has ignored repeated reminders.

Xu Feihong, Chinese Ambassador to India, in a post on X wrote, "Ma Zhaoxu noted that President Xi Jinping has put forward the important concept of the high-quality development of greater BRICS cooperation and the five cooperation layouts of building a BRICS committed to peace, innovation, green development, justice and closer people-to-people exchanges. These have charted the course for the future development of the BRICS mechanism."

Greek Defence Minister Nikolaos Dendias visited Bengaluru Military Station on Sunday, where he witnessed Indian Army's operational and technical capabilities at the 515 Army Base Workshop. He hailed the Indian Army's professionalism, innovation and preparedness.