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October 10, 2025 10:37 PM

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla visits Barbados National Assembly; strengthens ties with commonwealth nations

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla led the Indian Parliamentary Delegation (IPD) on a formal visit to the National Assembly of Barbados, on the sidelines of the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC) in Bridgetown, marking a significant moment in India’s parliamentary diplomacy. Birla and the Indian delegation were warmly received by Arthur Holder, Speaker of the House of Assembly of Barbados. The discussions between Indian and Barbadian lawmakers focused on strengthening mutual cooperation...

August 25, 2025 11:43 AM

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to lead Indian delegation at 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Barbados

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will lead an Indian Parliamentary Delegation to the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC), scheduled to be held in Bridgetown, Barbados, from October 5 to 12, 2025. In this regard, Birla chaired an inter-ministerial briefing meeting at Parliament House on Sunday, where officers from various ministries briefed the Presiding Officers of Legislative Bodies from across India about the conference’s agenda and events. The delegation will include Rajya Sabha De...

June 26, 2025 11:35 AM

West Indies unleash Caribbean storm as Australia crumble in Barbados

In a performance reminiscent of West Indies' fearsome bowling attacks of old, Jayden Seales and Shamar Joseph tore through Australia on Wednesday, toppling them for a meagre 180 on day one of the first test on a lively pitch at Kensington Oval. Mitchell Starc, skipper Pat Cummins, and Josh Hazlewood saved Australia's blushes, taking four wickets between them to send the West Indies in at stumps at 57 for four, trailing the tourists by 123 runs to leave the match delicately poised. With Seales ...

March 7, 2025 11:42 AM

PM Modi Dedicates Barbados’ Highest Honor, Conferred Upon Him, to 1.4 Billion Indians

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed his gratitude to the Government and people of Barbados for conferring upon him the prestigious ‘Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados’ award. He dedicated the honor to the 1.4 billion people of India and the strong bilateral ties between the two nations. "Grateful to the Government and the people of Barbados for this honor. I dedicate the 'Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados' award to the 1.4 billion Indians and to the close relations betwe...

March 6, 2025 11:49 PM

PM Modi conferred ‘Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados’; MoS Margherita accepts on his behalf

Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita on Thursday accepted the prestigious 'Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados' on behalf of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The award was presented by Barbados President Dame Sandra Mason in recognition of PM Modi's strategic leadership and critical assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ceremony, held at the Government House in Bridgetown, was attended by Barbadian Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley, Foreign Minister Kerrie Symmond...

November 22, 2024 11:23 AM

PM Modi meets Barbados PM, thanks for Honorary Award

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley of Barbados on Thursday on the sidelines of the India-CARICOM Summit. The two leaders discussed key areas of cooperation, including science and technology, healthcare, education, climate change, and agriculture. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Had a very good meeting with Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley of Barbados. Our talks covered areas such as science and technology, healthcare, education, climate change, and agriculture....

November 21, 2024 9:57 AM

PM Modi dedicates Dominica’s top National Award to 140 crore Indians

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred the "Dominica Award of Honour", the highest national award of the Commonwealth of Dominica, in recognition of his leadership during the Covid-19 pandemic and his commitment to strengthening ties between India and Dominica. The award was presented by Dominica's President Sylvanie Burton during the India-CARICOM Summit in Guyana on Wednesday. Expressing his gratitude, PM Modi dedicated the award to the 140 crore people of India. "Honoured to be conf...