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News18
3 days ago
- Politics
- News18
'You're The Best, I'm Trying To Be Like You': Giorgia Meloni To PM Modi In Viral G7 Video
Last Updated: During a meeting with PM Modi, Italian PM Giorgia Meloni told him that he was the best and that she was trying to be like him. The candid moment was captured in a viral video. Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni, who met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Canada's Kananaskis on Tuesday, told him that he was 'the best" and that she was 'trying to be" like him. A video, widely shared on social media, shows the two leaders meeting and shaking hands, as they ask about each other's well being. As they both exchanged greetings during their camaraderie, Meloni was heard telling Prime Minister Narendra Modi, 'You are the best, I am trying to be as you." In response, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was seen smiling and showing a 'thumbs up' gesture to the Italian Prime Minister. 🚨 G7 Summit | Giorgia Meloni to PM Modi: 'You are the BEST, I am trying to be as you." 🥰 — Megh Updates 🚨™ (@MeghUpdates) June 18, 2025 As the two leaders met, PM Narendra Modi also took to X and wrote, 'India's friendship with Italy will continue to get stronger, greatly benefitting our people!" Fully agree with you, PM Giorgia Meloni. India's friendship with Italy will continue to get stronger, greatly benefitting our people! @GiorgiaMeloni — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 17, 2025 PM Modi and Giorgia Meloni have time and again showcased their friendly rapport in videos and selfies, including one taken during the COP28 summit in Dubai, where Meloni captioned the photo 'Good friends at COP28, #Melodi". Meanwhile, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's attendance at the G7 summit is a reflection of the size and dynamism of the Indian economy and the leadership position India plays. 'In terms of Prime Minister Modi's attendance at the G7, Prime Minister Modi has attended every G7 since 2018, which is a reflection of the size of the Indian economy, the dynamism of the Indian economy, Indian technology, the leadership position India plays in a host of venues from G20 and beyond," Carney said at a press conference as the G7 Leaders' Summit wrapped up. 'So as chair of the G7, hosting the prime minister in that context is entirely natural, entirely consistent. I fully expect the Prime Minister, the Prime Minister of India, will be in attendance at the G7 next year," Carney said. Carney described his bilateral meeting with Modi as 'important". 'But I would describe it as foundational, as a necessary first step, an exchange of views, frank, open exchange of views around law enforcement, transnational repression, an agreement to provide the necessary foundations to begin to rebuild a relationship based on mutual respect, sovereignty and trust," Carney said. First Published: June 18, 2025, 14:02 IST
NDTV
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Aamir Khan To Those Who Question His Patriotism: "My Film Sarfarosh Was The First To Take Pakistan's Name Directly"
New Delhi: Aamir Khan came under public scrutiny when he reacted to the Pahalgam terror attack (April 22) almost a week after the incident. Aamir Khan's official statement came just 12 hours before the trailer of his film Sitaare Zameen Par released. Ahead of the film's release, Aamir Khan defended his patriotism during an interaction with Rajat Sharma on his show Aap Ki Adalat. During the chat, Aamir Khan revealed his 1999 release Sarfarosh was the first film in the Indian film history where Pakistan and ISI's names were uttered without using any substitutes. What's Happening Aamir Khan's patriotism was questioned as he didn't speak about the Pahalgam terror attack just after the incident happened. Defending his patriotism, Aamir Khan shared an anecdote from his film Sarfarosh during an interview with Rajat Sharma. Aamir Khan emphasized that Sarfarosh scripted history as the first Indian film where Pakistan and ISI's names were uttered clearly, without using any other names. "If you pick India's film history, we have never been allowed to take their name, we had to use the term 'padosi mulk (neighbouring country)'. My film Sarfarosh was the first one ever in history, in which we have taken Pakistan and ISI's names without hesitation. John [Mathew Matthan, Director] said that the Censor Board won't pass this. I said, 'Why won't they? We will explain it to them'. When Advaniji can call their name in the Parliament publicly that they are doing wrong to us and spreading terrorism, then why can't we?," Aamir Khan recalled on Rajat Sharma's show. "We got permission to use the names on that basis. So many films released after that were using Pakistan's name. People say that I don't say anything against them, but sabse bada naam toh unka maine hi liya hai, aur kisi ne nahi. After Sarfarosh, I got many negative comments from Pakistan for attacking them in the film," he added. 🚨 MASSIVE REVELATION by Aamir Khan! Before 1998, Censor Board banned naming Pakistan as a terror sponsor in films — filmmakers were forced to say "Padosi Mulk"! 😱 🇮🇳 1999's Sarfarosh was the FIRST to break the silence — under PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee! — Megh Updates 🚨™ (@MeghUpdates) June 16, 2025 Aamir On His Late Response To Pahalgam Terror Attack During the same interview, Aamir Khan defended that the Sitaare Zameen Par trailer releasing just 12 hours after his official statement was a mere coincidence. "The trailer was supposed to release much earlier. I cancelled it because of the attack on our nation. I cancelled the premiere of Andaz Apna Apna that day," explained Aamir. His 1994 cult Rajkumar Santoshi's Andaz Apna Apna was re-released in cinemas on April 25. Aamir also defended Islam by saying that it doesn't endorse violence. "No religion asks you to kill people. I don't consider these terrorists Muslims because it's written in Islam that you can't kill any innocent human, can't strike a woman or a child. They're going against the religion by doing what they are doing," said Aamir. In A Nutshell Aamir Khan defended his patriotism on Rajat Sharma's show and claimed Sarfarosh was the first Indian film where Pakistan and ISI's names were uttered directly.
Express Tribune
13-06-2025
- General
- Express Tribune
Air India flight from Phuket makes emergency landing after bomb threat
An Air India passenger plane takes off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad January 30, 2013. REUTERS/Amit Dave/Files Listen to article An Air India flight from Phuket to New Delhi was forced to make an emergency landing on Friday after receiving a bomb threat, according to airport authorities. The aircraft, AI 379, had taken off from Phuket at 9:30 a.m. local time (0230 GMT) but made a wide loop over the Andaman Sea and returned to the southern Thai island. 🚨 HUGE! Air India flight AI379, en route from Phuket, Thailand to Delhi, made an EMERGENCY landing after a BOMB THREAT was reported onboard. — The aircraft landed SAFELY, all passengers and crew are SAFE, and NO injuries have been reported. — Megh Updates 🚨™ (@MeghUpdates) June 13, 2025 Upon landing, all 156 passengers were promptly escorted from the plane as part of emergency protocols. Airports of Thailand (AOT) officials confirmed that no injuries were reported, and the passengers were safely evacuated. This incident follows a fatal crash involving another Air India flight in Ahmedabad on Thursday, which resulted in over 240 deaths. AOT has not disclosed further details on the bomb threat, and Air India has yet to respond to inquiries about the matter. Bomb threats targeting Indian airlines and airports have been a significant issue in recent years. In 2023 alone, nearly 1,000 hoax bomb threats were made to Indian airlines, marking a sharp increase in such incidents. Yesterday, A London-bound passenger jet crashed in a residential area in the Indian city of Ahmedabad, killing at least 265 people on board and the ground — but one passenger is believed to have survived. An AFP journalist witnessed bodies being recovered from the crash site, where the back of a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, carrying 242 passengers and crew, was seen hanging over the edge of a building it struck around lunchtime. Read more: 265 perish in India's worst air disaster He also saw a building engulfed in flames after the crash, with thick black smoke rising into the air, and a section of the plane scattered on the ground. "One half of the plane crashed into the residential building where doctors lived with their families," said Krishna, a doctor who did not give his full name. "The nose and front wheel landed on the canteen building where students were having lunch," he said. The government opened a formal investigation into the cause of the crash, and rescue teams worked into Friday morning, scouring the charred wreckage with sniffer dogs.
News18
09-06-2025
- Politics
- News18
Australian Reporter Shot By Rubber Bullet While Covering Los Angeles Protests
Last Updated: Nine News, in a statement, said that both Lauren Tomasi and her camera operator are safe and will continue their essential work covering these events. An Australian Nine News reporter, Lauren Tomasi, was hit by a rubber bullet while covering Sunday's Los Angeles riots. She was struck in the leg, and the moment was captured on camera. A police officer is seen on video footage aiming at Lauren Tomasi and her camera operator before shooting. Tomasi can be heard screaming in pain, clutching her calf, as a bystander angrily shouts, 'You just shot the f—— reporter!" Australian journalist shot by U.S. police—caught on live camera. Yet, the West DS funded propaganda dares to lecture India on press freedom, citing biased, Western-funded 'indexes." — Megh Updates 🚨™ (@MeghUpdates) June 9, 2025 Despite being struck by the rubber bullet, Tomasi quickly reassured a bystander, saying, 'I'm good," as she and her cameraman moved to safety. Although Lauren Tomasi hasn't issued a formal statement about the incident, she did post an update on the ongoing protests in Los Angeles. '8 pm. Dozens of police have just moved in. Another attempt to move people on. Flash bang grenades – then fireworks – going off," she said on X. Meanwhile, Nine News, in a statement, said that both Lauren Tomasi and her camera operator are safe and will continue their essential work covering these events. 'This incident serves as a stark reminder of the inherent dangers journalists can face while reporting from the frontlines of protests, underscoring the importance of their role in providing vital information," the network said on Monday, according to a report by The Guardian. The LAPD declared the entire Downtown Los Angeles area an 'unlawful assembly." 'You are to leave the Downtown area immediately," police said in a post on X. Later, Trump ordered the immediate arrest of protestors wearing masks, as security force officials patrolled the streets on horseback and guarded federal facilities in riot gear. The declaration followed two days of clashes, where federal agents used flash-bang grenades and tear gas against crowds protesting the arrest of dozens of migrants in a city with a sizable Latino population. First Published: June 09, 2025, 14:30 IST
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Business Standard
07-06-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
India central to supply chains; must be part of G7 discussions: Canadian PM
Just hours after inviting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to this month's G7 Summit in Alberta, Canada's newly elected Prime Minister Mark Carney cited India's economic strength as a key reason for the invitation. The move is being seen as an effort to repair relations between the two nations, which had deteriorated under former prime minister Justin Trudeau. 'As chair of the G7, it is important to invite the most important countries to attend to talk about important issues such as energy, artificial intelligence, critical minerals, and India is really at the very centre of global supply chains,' Carney said at a press conference on Parliament Hill, according to The Globe and Mail. ???????? Bharat holds the world stage! ???? Canadian PM Mark Carney admits the G7's big plans for the developing world would've gone nowhere without India at the table; Declines to say anything on Nijjar. ???? New Delhi isn't just invited, it's indispensable. — Megh Updates ????™ (@MeghUpdates) June 6, 2025 Carney also pointed out that the world's most populous country, with the "fifth-largest" (now, the fourth-largest) economy, ought to have a seat at the G7 table. Strained ties under Trudeau Diplomatic relations between India and Canada were strained in 2023 when then prime minister Trudeau alleged the 'potential' involvement of Indian government agents in the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Khalistan separatist living in Canada. India dismissed the claims as 'absurd' and 'motivated.' When asked on Friday whether he believed India had a role in Nijjar's killing, Carney refused to comment. 'There is a legal process that is literally under way and quite advanced in Canada, and it's never appropriate to make comments with respect to those legal processes,' he said. However, he mentioned that Canada and India had agreed to maintain 'continued law enforcement dialogue,' though he did not clarify if this included cooperation in the Nijjar investigation. PM Modi confirms participation Prime Minister Narendra Modi confirmed on Friday that he would attend the G7 summit. In a post on X, he congratulated Carney on his election win and expressed hope for stronger ties between the two countries. 'Glad to receive a call from Prime Minister Mark J Carney of Canada. Congratulated him on his recent election victory and thanked him for the invitation to the G7 Summit in Kananaskis later this month. As vibrant democracies bound by deep people-to-people ties, India and Canada will work together with renewed vigour, guided by mutual respect and shared interests. Look forward to our meeting at the Summit,' PM Modi wrote. Notably, it is common for the G7 host nation to invite select countries as guests or outreach partners. So far, Canada has extended invitations to Ukraine and Australia. India has been a regular invitee to the G7 since 2019. Apart from 2020, when the summit was cancelled by the US due to the pandemic, Prime Minister Modi has participated in every G7 meeting since August 2019.
