Congress leader Shama Mohamed on Thursday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over United States President Donald Trump's recent remarks regarding Russian oil, alleging that the Prime Minister has "surrendered" to US pressure and undermined India's sovereignty.
The Executive Board of Commonwealth Sport revealed that it has recommended Ahmedabad as the host city for the Centenary edition of the Commonwealth Games. For Jaishankar, hosting the tournament is a proud moment for the entire nation and a testament to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visio
"Trump hamara baap hai kya? (Is Trump our father?) Why did he tell us everything while our Prime Minister stays silent? What secret is being kept? Are we being pulled back into those same shackles of slavery?" Masood told ANI.
This comes after the US President on Wednesday (local time) said that PM Modi had assured him that India would stop purchasing oil from Russia, describing it as "a big step" in efforts to increase global pressure on Moscow.
Minister of State for External Affairs and Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Kirti Vardhan Singh, met with the President of Uganda, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and conveyed the personal greetings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Congress launched a scathing attack against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him a "weak" PM on Thursday after US President Donald Trump said that India had assured him of stopping the purchase of oil from Russia.
Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin arrived in New Delhi to boost India-Brazil ties. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the visit adds momentum to the strategic partnership. Alckmin was received by officials and given a ceremonial welcome at the airport.
In a significant boost to the country's sports ecosystem, India has been recommended the hosting rights for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with Ahmedabad, Gujarat, recommended as the host city for the Centenary Edition of the Games, according to an official press release.
Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday hailed the Commonwealth Sport's Executive Board's decision to recommend Ahmedabad as the proposed host city for the Centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030 and said it is a proud milestone for the country.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has congratulated citizens on Commonwealth Association's approval of India's bid to host the Commonwealth Games 2030 in Ahmedabad and said it is an endorsement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts to place India on the world sports map.
Founder Chairperson of Reliance Foundation, Nita Ambani, on Wednesday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his visionary leadership and support following India's recommendation to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030.
The Prime Minister will then travel to Kurnool, where he will inaugurate, lay the foundation stone, and dedicate to the nation multiple development projects worth approximately Rs. 13,430 crore. He will also address a public gathering on the occasion, as stated in the release.