Vikas Krishnan, who is part of the ongoing Boxing National Camp in SAI NSNIS Patiala Centre had got his left distal biceps tendon injured during a sparring session on June 23 after which he was recommended an MRI by the team doctor to get clarity on the extent of his injury.
Praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he returned from his maiden state visits to the United States and Egypt, Union minister Meenakashi Lekhi on Monday said that the respect and honour the PM received on foreign soil is for the whole nation.
On Prime Minister Narendra Modi being conferred with the highest State Honour of Egypt, Former Indian Diplomat KP Fabian said that as PM Modi has gone there and given the honour, it means that both the nations are looking forward to strengthening the bilateral ties with each other.
The PM Modi was received at the Palam airport by BJP national President JP Nadda, Union Minister of State Meenakashi Lekhi and various party MPs including Hans Raj Hans and Gautam Gambhir among others.
Taking to his official Twitter handle, PM Modi posted, "It is with great humility that I accept the 'Order of the Nile.' I thank the Government and people of Egypt for this honour. It indicates the warmth and affection they have towards India and the people of our nation."
Taking to Twitter, PM Modi said, "Honored to visit the historic Al-Hakim Mosque in Cairo. It's a profound testament to Egypt's rich heritage and culture."
During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Egypt today, Shujauddin Shabbir Tambawala, a member of the Bohra community part of the Indian diaspora, was also present at Al-Hakim Mosque and shared his excitement after PM Modi's interaction.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Sunday conferred Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Egypt's highest state honour, the 'Order of the Nile' award, in Cairo.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday visited the Heliopolis War Cemetery in Egypt's Cairo and paid tribute to the Indian soldiers who made supreme sacrifices during the First World War.