Global leaders hail PM Modi’s 25 years as Head of Government, laud leadership and public service

October 7, 2026 9:48 PM

Global leaders hail PM Modi’s 25 years as Head of Government, laud leadership and public service

World leaders from across continents on Wednesday extended warm greetings and congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 25 continuous years as Head of Government, marking a political journey that began with his assumption of office as Chief Minister of Gujarat in 2001 and continued with his taking over as Prime Minister of India in 2014. Leaders from Nigeria, Bhutan, the Philippines, Nepal, Botswana, Belgium, Japan, Dominica, South Korea and Serbia, among others, highlighted...

PM Modi thanks world leaders for warm wishes on completing 25 years as head of government

October 7, 2026 11:08 PM

PM Modi thanks world leaders for warm wishes on completing 25 years as head of government

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday thanked world leaders for their warm wishes as he completed 25 years as the head of the government. PM Modi thanked Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the warm wishes and expressed readiness to continue cooperation to further strengthen the strategic partnership and advance a shared vision for a more inclusive, prosperous and peaceful world. “Thank you, President Tinubu. India and Nigeria are close partners and leading voices of the Global Sout...

Botswana’s diamond stockpile swells as gem price slump persists

January 20, 2026 8:56 PM

Botswana’s diamond stockpile swells as gem price slump persists

Botswana's diamond stockpile is nearly double its target inventory levels amid persistent low prices, leaving the country unable to increase gem production in the short term to lift its economy, the finance ministry has said. Botswana's economy was expected to shrink by almost 1% in 2025 following a 3% contraction the year before, largely due to the collapse of diamond prices under pressure from lab-grown gems and weak global demand. The price slump forced miner Debswana, Botswana's joint vent...

President Murmu addresses Botswana’s National Assembly, calls for stronger India-Africa partnership

November 13, 2025 10:28 AM

President Murmu addresses Botswana’s National Assembly, calls for stronger India-Africa partnership

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday addressed the National Assembly of Botswana in Gaborone, becoming the first Indian Head of State to do so. In her historic address, President Murmu highlighted the deep-rooted friendship between India and Botswana and called for closer cooperation between the two countries in areas such as education, health, technology, renewable energy, trade, and human resource development. The President was received at the Parliament by Speaker Dithapelo L. Keorapetse, D...

President Murmu attends Angola’s 50th Independence Day event, reaches Botswana for state visit

November 12, 2025 9:43 AM

President Murmu attends Angola’s 50th Independence Day event, reaches Botswana for state visit

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday participated in the celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of Angola’s independence in Luanda, at the invitation of Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço. The event, held at Praça da República, featured a grand ceremony showcasing Angola’s military and cultural heritage. President Murmu joined Lourenço and other dignitaries in witnessing the colourful display commemorating five decades of Angola’s independence. Following the ceremon...