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US-India friendship among ‘most consequential’ in world: Biden
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In a tweet from his official handle, he said: “The friendship between the United States and India is among the most consequential in the world. And it's stronger, closer, and more dynamic than ever.” In his tweet, Biden also shared a video capturing the glimpse of Modi’s visit.
India, Egypt sign pact to elevate bilateral relation into ‘strategic partnership’
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“PM @narendramodi held a productive meeting with President @AlsisiOfficial in Cairo on 25 June 2023,” the Ministry of External Affairs tweeted. “The leaders discussed ways to further deepen the partnership between the two countries, including in trade and investment, defence and security, renewable energy, cultural and people to people ties.
PM Modi conferred Egypt's highest state honour 
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PM Narendra Modi was conferred the honour during his meeting with the Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. Both the leaders later held bilateral discussions, covering issues of mutual interest. Modi arrived in Cairo for a two-day state visit to Egypt on Saturday.
Modi visits Al-Hakim mosque, Heliopolis war cemetery in Egypt
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Modi's visit to the mosque holds symbolic as well as political relevance, as the Dawoodi Bohra community is considered a significant support base for the BJP.Modi, who arrived in Cairo for a two-day state visit to Egypt on Saturday, also visited the Heliopolis war cemetery.
Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin may have painted a target on his own back
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But much remains uncertain, with experts warning the rare uprising isn’t likely to disappear so quickly without consequences down the line, CNN reported. Putin must now navigate the aftermath of the most serious challenge to his authority since he came to power in 2000.
Titan submersible’s hull was apparently made of expired carbon fiber: Report
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Travel Weekly's editor in chief, Arnie Weissmann, wrote in a series of articles that he was due to board the Titan submersible for an expedition to the Titanic in May but the trip was stopped by weather.
PM Modi meets Egypt's Grand Mufti
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During the meeting which took place on Saturday, the first day of his ongoing state visit to Egypt, the Grand Mufti fondly recalled his recent visit to India and highlighted the strong cultural and people to people relations between India and Egypt.
Traditional news not news anymore, stories have negative tone: Musk
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A staunch critic of traditional new publishers, Musk said the stories nowadays have a negative tone which is depressing. “The thing about the traditional news is that, by the time they actually publish anything, it’s not news anymore,” he posted in a tweet.
Indian-origin doc who helped run dark web child abuse site in UK jailed
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Kabir Garg, who was sentenced on Friday at Woolwich Crown Court, will also be subject to a Serious Harm Prevention Order and is on the Sex Offenders Register for life, the National Crime Agency (NCA) said.
PM Modi arrives in Egypt, says confident that visit will strengthen ties
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In a tweet, the Prime Minister's Office said: "Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Cairo, Egypt a short while ago. In a special gesture he was received by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly at the airport."
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