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United News of India
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- United News of India
India will always work for the progress of Africa: PM Modi in address to Namibian Parliament
Windhoek/New Delhi, July 9 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing Namibia's National Assembly, today said that India will always work for the progress of Africa, as it had done during its presidency of the G-20 in 2023 when the African Union was made a permanent member. At the invitation of the Speaker of the National Assembly, Saara Kuugongelwa, Prime Minister Modi addressed the Parliament of Namibia. Addressing the Parliament, PM Modi conveyed greetings from the 'Mother of Democracy' and the largest democracy in the world to the members of the august House and to the friendly people of Namibia. Recalling the historic ties between the two countries and their shared struggle for freedom, Prime Minister paid tribute to the legacy of Dr. Sam Nujoma, the founding father of Namibia. He noted that the democratic values and principles championed by the founding fathers of the two countries continue to illuminate the path of progress in both countries. He lauded the role of the government and people of Namibia in deepening democracy in the country. Prime Minister thanked the people of Namibia for bestowing on him their highest national honour. He noted that this special gesture was a tribute to the achievements of the Indian and Namibian democracies. As sentinels of freedom, equality and justice, he called upon the two countries to work for the betterment of the Global South, so that the voices of its people are not just heard, but their hopes and aspirations are fully realized. He underlined that India will always work for the progress of Africa, as it had done during its presidency of the G-20 when the African Union was made a permanent member of the group. He stated that India was privileged to share its development experience with Namibia and other countries in the continent. India remains committed to building capacity, developing skills, promoting local innovation and supporting Africa's Agenda 2063. He called for greater people-to-people interaction between the two countries so that the two democracies ever prosper. "Let our children not only inherit the freedom we fought for, but also the future we will build together.' – he said as he concluded his address. The Namibian leg is the fifth and final of PM Modi's five nation tour, which has taken him to Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina and Brazil. UNI RN
Time of India
an hour ago
- Time of India
India gets strong backing from Brazil in fight against terror: Counter-terror pact inked
India and South American giant Brazil have signed a counter-terror pact as New Delhi seeks to deepen its security partnership with Brasilia to counter the menace globally including at various international platforms. India and Brazil signed six agreements on Tuesday during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit, covering cooperation in security, digital infrastructure, renewable energy, agriculture, and intellectual property. The Prime Minister thanked Brazil for its solidarity and support extended to India in the aftermath of the barbaric terrorist attack in Pahalgam in April 2025. In his talks with President Inácio Lula da Silva the Prime Minister emphasised that there should be zero tolerance on terrorism and those promoting such inhuman acts must be dealt with firmly, an official said. Lula agreed that the two countries must work together and with the global community to fight and defeat terrorism, according to the official. Both leaders unequivocally condemned terrorism, including cross-border terrorism and violent extremism in all its forms and manifestations. Both sides stressed the urgent need for a united international response to terrorism and stressed that such heinous acts have no justification. The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to cooperate in preventing and combating transnational organized crime and terrorism, according to joint statement issued after the visit. Live Events The leaders called for concerted actions against all UN designated terrorists and terrorist entities, including those designated by the 1267 UNSC Sanctions Committee like Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM). The leaders reaffirmed strong commitment to continue taking active measures to disrupt the terror financing channels including at the UN and FATF. An agreement was also signed for the exchange and mutual protection of classified information. This is essential for defence industry collaboration and other strategic areas. ET was the first to report that India and Brazil will sign a counter-terror pact and pact for protection of classified information. Sources informed that it was India's proposal to sign a counter-terror pact with Brazil and the Lula government appreciated the initiative. Both countries agreed to collaborate in renewable energy and agricultural research, with an MoU signed between Brazil's EMBRAPA and India's Council of Agricultural Research. Additionally, an MoU on intellectual property was inked between India's Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and Brazil's Secretariat of Competitiveness and Regulatory Policy under the Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade and Services. India and Brazil also announced the establishment of a ministerial-level mechanism to monitor trade, commerce, and investment between the two countries. With regard to the economic partnership Modi and Lula agreed to explore commercial and technological complementarities between both countries and to further collaborate in the following key industrial sectors: (i) pharmaceutical industry; (ii) defence equipment; (iii) mining & minerals; and (iv) oil & gas sector, including research, exploration, extraction, refining, and distribution. The leaders also noted with interest opportunities for further collaboration in the aviation sector between Indian and Brazilian public and private sector companies and encouraged them to strengthen their collaboration. Lula said Brazilian planemaker Embraer wants to strengthen its presence in India, partnering with local companies.
Hans India
an hour ago
- Hans India
11 Killed in Gujarat Bridge Collapse
Vadodara: At least eleven people have died, and nine others have been rescued so far as five vehicles fell into the Mahisagar river in Gujarat's Vadodara district, after a major chunk of the Gambhira Bridge connecting Vadodara and Anand collapsed, authorities said. Five vehicles -- two trucks, two vans and an autorickshaw -- fell into the river after the bridge collapsed, Vadodara Collector Anil Dhameliya said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the victims and their families and Rs 50,000 to the injured. Additionally, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel also announced ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh to the next of kin of each deceased and Rs 50,000 each to those injured. Wishing for the speedy recovery of the injured, Modi mourned the loss of lives and said, "The loss of lives due to the collapse of a bridge in Vadodara district, Gujarat, is deeply saddening. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones." In a video from the site, a truck can be seen hanging precariously, delicately positioned in the middle of the broken bridge. The visual also showed the entire slab of the bridge between two piers having collapsed. After eight hours, the tanker was still stuck on the broken portion of the bridge. The driver inside the tanker managed to escape safely. However, the driver has been missing from the scene since the incident. Additionally, efforts are underway to retrieve a truck that fell into the Mahisagar river after the bridge collapse. A crane and three JCB machines are being used, but the truck remains unmoved. Considering the volume of traffic on the bridge, the Chief Minister had approved a new bridge worth Rs 212 crore three months back. Design and tendering work for the new bridge had already begun. Following the incident, the Chief Minister immediately dispatched the Chief Engineer, bridge design team, and experts to the site and ordered a detailed report. 'The Road Construction Department has been instructed to conduct an immediate investigation into the incident. For this, a team comprising the Chief Engineer – Design, Chief Engineer – South Gujarat, and two private engineers with expertise in bridge construction has been directed to reach the site immediately, carry out a preliminary investigation into the cause of the collapse and other technical matters, and submit a report,' Chief Minister Patel wrote on X. Construction of the Gambhira Bridge began in 1981, and it was opened for public use in 1985. In 2017, the Congress party had demanded that the bridge be closed to heavy vehicles due to its deteriorating condition.
