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You can’t run 21st century software on 20th century typewriters: PM Modi makes strong pitch for reform of global institutions

Rio de Janeiro/New Delhi, July 6 (UNI) Championing the cause of the Global South, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told the 17th BRICS Summit that the Global South has not been given its due importance, and that many countries that play a key role in the global economy have yet to be given a seat at the decision-making table.

In his statement at the BRICS session titled ‘Reform of Global Governance’, the PM said that without the Global South, global institutions “are like a mobile phone with a SIM card but no network”.
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17 May 2026 | 2:13 PM

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Jairam Ramesh urges Rajnath Singh to reconsider Great Nicobar Project, warns of ‘Ecological Disaster’

17 May 2026 | 1:43 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (UNI) ‎Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Sunday urged Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to reconsider the controversial Great Nicobar Island Project, arguing that the massive infrastructure plan was being justified on “overriding security considerations” despite being “essentially a commercial venture” that could trigger severe ecological damage.

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India, Netherlands Elevate Ties to Strategic Partnership With Ambitious 2030 Roadmap

17 May 2026 | 1:29 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten have unveiled an expansive five-year roadmap to elevate India-Netherlands relations into a full-fledged Strategic Partnership, signalling a major deepening of cooperation across semiconductors, critical minerals, defense, clean energy, maritime connectivity, water management, healthcare, education, and emerging technologies.

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India, Netherlands elevate ties to strategic partnership with focus on semiconductors, defence and green energy

17 May 2026 | 12:36 PM

‎‎New Delhi, May 17 (UNI)
‎Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten on Saturday (India time) announced the elevation of India-Netherlands relations to a “Strategic Partnership,” unveiling an expansive roadmap for cooperation across defence, semiconductors, cyber security, clean energy, water management and trade amid growing geopolitical and economic realignments globally.

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PM Modi pushes for deeper India-Netherlands strategic partnership, invites Dutch firms to expand investments in India

17 May 2026 | 12:35 PM


‎New Delhi, May 17 (UNI) ‎Prime Minister on Saturday (Netherland time) called for taking India-Netherlands ties to “new heights” in innovation, defence, sustainability and technology as he held delegation-level talks with Dutch Prime Minister and addressed top business leaders during his visit to the Netherlands after nearly a decade.

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