Guard of Honour

August 20, 2026 12:43 PM

Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi Inspects Guard of Honour in Presence of Rajnath Singh

Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi on Thursday inspected the ceremonial Guard of Honour at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Koizumi, who is on a visit to India, also laid a wreath at the National War Memorial and paid tribute to the soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice. Earlier on Wednesday, Koizumi arrived in Mumbai for his maiden official visit to India, beginning a two-day itinerary focused on deepening defence ties and advancin...

July 9, 2026 11:30 AM

PM Modi calls for deeper India-Australia economic partnership, invites greater investment across key sectors

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called for deeper economic and investment cooperation between India and Australia, urging businesses from both countries to seize emerging opportunities in clean energy, infrastructure, critical minerals, technology and education to strengthen the bilateral partnership. Addressing the Economic Roadmap Business Reception in Melbourne, attended by business leaders from India and Australia, PM Modi said the presence of industry representatives reflected the...

July 9, 2026 1:06 PM

‘Global confidence in India’s growth’: PM Modi welcomes AustralianSuper’s A$500 million investment in India’s NIIF

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday welcomed AustralianSuper's decision to invest A$500 million in India's National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF), describing it as a strong endorsement of the country's growth trajectory, reform agenda and investment potential. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "India welcomes the AU$500 million investment from AustralianSuper, announced by their Chief Executive, Mr. Paul Schroder, this morning in Melbourne. This is yet another glimpse of the global...

July 9, 2026 10:34 AM

Will continue working to strengthen ties with India: Australian PM Anthony Albanese

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday reaffirmed his government's commitment to strengthening ties with India. Welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi back to Australia, Albanese said in a post on X, "Together, we're growing our economies and backing Australian and Indian businesses. The bond between our people has driven so many of our business success stories. And we'll keep working with business leaders and universities to grow Australia's economic ties with India, creating j...

July 9, 2026 10:14 AM

PM Modi meets former Australian PM Scott Morrison, highlights growing strategic and economic partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison in Melbourne, with the two leaders discussing the growing India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and recalling the progress achieved in bilateral relations during Morrison's tenure. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Always good to catch up with Mr. Scott Morrison, former Prime Minister of Australia. We had a great conversation on the India-Australia friendship." According to Ministry of Exter...

July 9, 2026 9:50 AM

PM Modi accorded ceremonial welcome, Guard of Honour in Australia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday received a ceremonial welcome and a Guard of Honour in Melbourne during the Australia leg of his three-nation tour. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese welcomed PM Modi at the ceremonial event held at Government House Victoria, where the national anthem of India was played and Australian forces accorded full ceremonial honours. The ceremonial reception followed a series of high-level engagements between the two leaders, including their joint parti...

February 8, 2026 9:20 AM

PM Modi accorded Guard of Honour at Perdana Putra during Malaysia visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome and Guard of Honour at the Perdana Putra complex in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday, marking a key engagement of his ongoing two-day official visit to Malaysia. The reception followed the Prime Minister’s arrival in the Malaysian capital on Saturday, where he was personally received at the airport by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Malaysian Human Resources Minister Ramanan Ramakrishnan and Deputy Foreign Minister Lukanisman bin Aw...

September 16, 2024 4:22 PM

PM Modi highlights natural calamities, outlines 2047 vision in Independence Day speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his 11th consecutive Independence Day address from the ramparts of the Red Fort today, marking India's 78th year of independence. Despite a light drizzle, the ceremony proceeded as planned, with PM Modi hoisting the tricolor after inspecting the Guard of Honour. In his speech, the Prime Minister expressed deep concern over the increasing frequency of natural disasters in recent years. "This year and for the past few years, due to natural calamity, our conc...

September 16, 2024 4:22 PM

PM Narendra Modi hoists Tiranga at Red Fort on 78th Independence Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the national flag at the iconic Red Fort in New Delhi today, marking India's 78th Independence Day. This marks the 11th consecutive year that PM Modi has led the celebrations from the historic monument. Despite overcast skies and a light drizzle in the early morning, the ceremony proceeded as planned. After raising the Tricolour, the Prime Minister received the "Rashtriya Salute" as the Punjab Regiment Military band, conducted by Subedar Major Rajinder Singh...