He also addressed the issue by saying that India’s leadership is involved in promoting traditional medicine as a science-based approach, and people should take this seriously. He also called it a fast global action that is taking place, which will help balance the health and well-being of people. PM Narendra Modi also mentioned that research is being strengthened in this area; the use of digital technology in the field of traditional medicine is also gaining momentum, and traditional methods like Yoga and Ayurveda should play a major part in this. He appreciated every individual who had contributed significantly to the promotion and development of yoga. 

He also mentioned that the launch of the Traditional Medicine Global Library as a global platform will preserve scientific data and policy documents related to traditional medicine in one place, and it will be an easy source of information for all over the world equally. He specially mentioned that the library was made during India’s G20 Presidency at the first WHO Global Summit, and today the official announcement has been made.

The prime minister also mentioned the importance of Ashvagandha and other Ayush projects and said that traditional healthcare must not only focus on present needs but also address future responsibilities, which are a shared obligation for all.

P.M. Narendra Modi shared a very grateful note on his Twitter in Omani Arabic and in English, with a wonderful picture of the ‘Order of Oman’ award and with visionary leader His Majesty Sultan of Oman, Haitham bin Tari.

Prime Minister’s Tweet in English

Honoured to receive the Order of Oman (First Class). My gratitude to His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the government, and the people of Oman for this honour. This is a symbol of affection and trust between the people of India and Oman. For centuries, our ancestors have been connected with each other and engaged in maritime trade with one another. The Arabian Sea has become a strong bridge between our nations. I dedicate this honour to the people of India. I also dedicate this honour to our ancestors who laid the foundations of this relationship by travelling from Mandvi to Muscat. This honour is also dedicated to the seafarers who have, through centuries of exchange, contributed to the progress of both nations.

Prime Minister’s Tweet in Omani Arabic

تشرفتُ بتلقي وسام عُمان (من الدرجة الأولى). أتقدم بجزيل الشكر والامتنان لحضرة صاحب الجلالة السلطان هيثم بن طارق المعظم، ولحكومة وشعب عُمان على هذا التكريم. إنه رمزٌ للمودة والثقة بين شعبي الهند وعُمان. لطالما ارتبط أجدادنا، على مرّ القرون، ببعضهم البعض، من خلال التجارة البحرية. وقد أصبح بحر العرب جسراً متيناً يربط بين بلدينا. أهدي هذا الوسام إلى شعب الهند، وإلى أجدادنا الذين وضعوا أسس هذه العلاقة من خلال رحلاتهم من ماندفي إلى مسقط. كما أهديه إلى البحارة الذين أسهموا، عبر قرون من التبادل، في تقدم كلا البلدين.

Thank you, PM @narendramodi ji, for an inspiring conversation on India’s AI opportunity. To support the country’s ambitions, Microsoft is committing US$17.5B—our largest investment ever in Asia—to help build the infrastructure, skills, and sovereign capabilities needed for India’s AI-first future. @PMOIndia

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P.M. Narendra Modi also tweeted about this investment decision on his Twitter account:

“When it comes to AI, the world is optimistic about India!”

Had a very productive discussion with Mr. Satya Nadella. I’m happy to see India as the location where Microsoft will make its largest-ever investment in Asia. 

The youth of India will harness this opportunity to innovate and leverage the power of AI for a better planet

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Now, let’s see how this investment is going to change the grip of AI technology India currently holds.

Modi tweeted, “An excellent meeting with @POTUS @realDonaldTrump at the White House. Our talks will add significant momentum to the India-USA friendship!”

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Key Announcements from the Modi-Trump Meeting:

Defence:

• A 10-year defence partnership framework, including new deals for Javelin missiles, Stryker vehicles, and six P8I aircraft.
• Talks on fifth-gen fighter jets and undersea systems for India.
• Launch of Autonomous Systems Industry Alliance (ASIA) for underwater tech development.

Trade:

• “Mission 500” to boost trade to $500 billion by 2030.
• Bilateral trade agreement by 2025, addressing tariffs and barriers.

Technology:

• TRUST Initiative for tech collaboration in AI, space, energy, and biotech.
• Expansion of Indian pharma manufacturing in the US.

Energy:

• Support for India’s full membership in the International Energy Agency.
• Collaboration on nuclear energy and modular reactors.

Multilateral Ties:

• Trump approved the extradition of 26/11 convict Tahawwur Rana to India.
• Strengthened cooperation through Quad, I2U2, and the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor.

This meeting marks a new era in India-USA relations, promising growth and mutual benefits for both nations.

The 25 years old Neeraj Chopra, famously known as the ‘Golden boy of Indian Athletics’ carved his name in sports history with his incredible performance. In the second attempt, his javelin soared through the air and covered an impressive distance of 88.17 meters which was the highest in the whole event. His throw not only got him a gold medal but also set a new personal best record. 

Neeraj Chopra is now no. 1 Javelin thrower of the world. His previous achievement, especially the historic gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics, helped to solidify his position among the athletes. His admirers, political leaders and fellow athletes from all around the world congratulated him for his success. 

Indian Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi also appreciated the athlete for his extraordinary historical achievement on Twitter with a caption – ” The talented Neeraj Chopra exemplifies excellence. His dedication, precision and passion make him not just a champion in athletics but a symbol of unparalleled excellence in the entire sports world. Congrats him for winning the Gold at the World Athletics Championships.

Neeraj Chopra’s journey from a small town to the global face of India in Javelin throw and making India proud is inspiring for countless individuals across the world. His victory is a reminder that with dedication, persistence and hard work, athletes can achieve seemingly impossible. The entire nation is celebrating his remarkable victory, which has made India proud on a global stage.

As the Narendra Modi-led government completes nine years in power, here’s a comprehensive look at its major achievements and developments across various sectors:

Foreign Policy- Under PM Modi’s leadership, India’s foreign policy has been redefined, with a focus on its immediate neighborhood under the ‘Neighborhood First Policy.

Infrastructure Growth- The Modi government has overseen significant infrastructure growth, including the construction of towering statues, long bridges, never-seen-before tunnels, and grand mandirs.

Education Reforms- The education sector has seen several reforms under the Modi government, including the introduction of the New Education Policy 2020 and the Common University Entrance Test (CUET).

Welfare Measures- The government has implemented various welfare measures, such as housing and toilets for the poor, boosting piped water supply, and providing LPG connections to millions of households.

Economic Reforms- The Modi government has introduced several economic reforms, including demonetization, the Goods and Services Tax (GST), and the push for making India self-reliant (Aatmanirbhar).

National Security- National security has been a top priority for the Modi government, with a zero-tolerance policy against terrorism and a significant reduction in left-wing extremism.

Healthcare Initiatives- India’s healthcare sector has seen significant improvements under the Modi government, with the country becoming self-reliant in the production of COVID-19 vaccines and supplying them to the world.

Digital India- The Modi government has been committed to transforming India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy. Initiatives such as the Digital India program have aimed to provide digital infrastructure, promote digital literacy, and improve the delivery of government services through technology.

In conclusion, the nine years of the Modi government have seen significant achievements and developments across various sectors, including foreign policy, infrastructure growth, education reforms, welfare measures, economic reforms, national security, healthcare initiatives, and digital transformation.

In a tweet, PM Modi said, “Had a constructive meeting with BJP CMs and Deputy CMs today. We discussed ways for accelerating development and ensuring the welfare of our citizens. They shared their valuable insights during the meeting as well.”  

Chopra’s 88.67m throw was the best of the night and helped him earned another gold medal at Doha Diamond. He was not able to go past the 90m mark but came up with the world-leading throw of the season. Jakub Vadlejch finished second with 88.63m in Doha Diamond League.

The victory of Chopra was celebrated by many people across the world, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who congratulated him for his achievement. The Prime Minister tweeted, “First event of the year and first position! With the World lead throw of 88.67m, @Neeraj_chopra1 shines at the Doha Diamond League. Congratulations to him! Best wishes for the endeavors ahead.”

Chopra’s Doha Diamond League triumph invited Twitter reactions from all across the world with Sports Minister, Anurag Thakur Tweeting, “Neeraj Chopra wins!

With a thunderous throw of 88.67m, he dominated the Doha Diamond League and brought glory home. A true champion who has made the nation proud again.

Congratulations Neeraj on this stupendous win!  

Big Announcement by Google

Google has announced a new technology for doctors. This technology will scan the doctor’s handwriting and tell users what the doctor has written in the prescription. To use this feature, users have to click a photo of the prescription and upload the photo of the prescription on Google Lens. Google also claims to make search result pages multilingual. The new technology has started in Hindi and in the coming year, will be expanded to other Indian languages including Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, and Bengali 

On this Professor Govindan Rangarajan, Director of the Indian Institute of Science said – “India’s language landscape is unique, in every hundred kilometers its dialects and accents often change, and multiple languages are spoken in the same district. And that’s why we’re delighted to collaborate with Google on Project Vani, an effort that is fundamental to creating inclusive AI technology that truly reflects India’s rich diversity of languages and speech.”

At this event, Google also announced the DigiLocker feature for Android phone users. DigiLocker is a virtual locker that stored all the important documents digitally in a paperless format. All documents saved in DigiLocker will be completely valid. In addition to that, Google Pay announced advanced security features for digital payments. With this feature, users will be able to know about their transactions through voice. 

Google also announced a “Search in Video” feature that allows you to search for anything in a video. All you have to do is type your query on YouTube within the video and Google will show you that part directly.  In 2023, the “Search in Video” feature on YouTube will be available. YouTube will allow educational channels to offer free or paid courses for their viewers. Viewers who purchase the courses will be able to watch the ad-free videos.

Sundar Pichai tweeted on the Google for India event and wrote – “So great to be back in India! At #GoogleForIndia, we introduced a multimodal AI model that covers 100+ Indian languages, ML-powered bilingual search results pages (launching in India first), and support for a new center for responsible AI @iitmadras+ more.

After the event, Sundar Pichai met Prime Minister Narendra Modi. While sharing a photo with his Prime Minister on Twitter, he wrote – Thank you for a great meeting today PM @narendramodi. Inspiring to see the rapid pace of technological change under your leadership. Look forward to continuing our strong

One of his family friends Faisal Farooqui informed about the death from Dilip Kumar’s Twitter handle at 8 am. The tweet read, “With a heavy heart and profound grief, I announce the passing away of our beloved Dilip Saab, few minutes ago. We are from God and to Him, we return. – Faisal Farooqui

On the death of Dilip Kumar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has tweeted and described it as a loss to the cultural world. He wrote in the tweet, ” Dilip Kumar Ji will be remembered as a cinematic legend. He was blessed with unparalleled brilliance, due to which audiences across generations were enthralled. His passing away is a loss to our cultural world. Condolences to his family, friends, and innumerable admirers. RIP.”

About Dilip Kumar

Dilip Kumar, originally names Mohammed Yusuf Khan born 11 December 1922 was an Indian actor, film producer, and philanthropist, best known for his work in Hindi cinema. He is referred to as the “Tragedy King” and “The First Khan”. He has been credited for bringing a distinct form of method acting technique to the cinema. Kumar holds the record for most wins for the Filmfare Award for Best Actor and was also the inaugural recipient of the award. (From Wikipedia)

He praised Narendra Modi for providing the Covid19 vaccine to more than 60 countries. He Tweeted, Thanks to India Prime Minister @narendramodi for supporting #VaccinEquity. Your commitment to #COVAX and sharing #COVID19 vaccine doses is helping 60+ countries start vaccinating their #healthworkers and other priority groups. I hope other countries will follow your example.

This is not the first time, that WHO Director has praised the Indian efforts in fighting the COVID 19. Earlier, also he wrote on Twitter, Thank you for your commitment to solidarity, India Prime Minister @narendramodi. Only together, by mobilizing our forces and resources jointly for the common good, can we end the #COVID19 pandemic. #UNGA  @PMOIndia@CDMissionIndia@IndiaUNNewYork.

Under the ‘Vaccine Maitri’ scheme, India supplies Covid-19 vaccines to different countries, including neighboring countries. Oxford University-Covishield from AstraZeneca and Covaxin from Bharat Biotech International Limited was granted emergency use authorization (EUA) in India. On January 16, the world’s biggest drive against the pandemic began in the country, with the second stage scheduled to start from March 1.