Earlier last month, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin contended that it was important to look at "quality" as well as "size" while assessing a country's demographic dividend.

The Opposition has raised questions on why Prime Minister will inaugurate the new Parliament building demanding that it should be President Droupadi Murmu who should inaugurate the new building.

The Centre has promulgated an ordinance to create a National Capital Civil Service Authority for transfer of and disciplinary proceedings against Group-A officers from the DANICS cadre.

The plea said BBC (UK) is the national broadcaster of the United Kingdom and has released the news documentary -- "India: The Modi Question" -- which has two episodes and BBC (India) is its local operations office.

PM Modi was not at all in favour of Rs 2,000 notes. But, as demonetisation was to be done in a limited time, he gave reluctant permission for it, said former Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Prime Minister Modi will visit Australia from May 22 to 24 as a guest of the Australian Government.

Serial blasts rocked the Gandhi Maidan on October 29, 2013, during the 'Hunkar Rally' of then BJP PM candidate Narendra Modi. Five persons were killed and over 70 people were injured.

Interestingly, Modi's visit to Papua New Guinea is the first ever by any Indian prime minister.

PM Modi in Papua New Guinea: While the country normally doesn't provide a ceremonial welcome for leaders arriving after sunset, a special exception has been made for PM Modi. He will be accorded a full ceremonial welcome.

During the most-touted G7 event, the Indian Prime Minister reiterated his stance on inclusive development and underscored a free and fair Indo-Pacific region-- amid the soaring interference of China. Besides, the PM also held a crucial meeting with Zelenskyy.

G7 Summit: According to the statement released by Ukraine's President's Office, Zelesnkyy thanked India for supporting the country's territorial integrity and sovereignty, in particular, at the platforms of international organizations.

PM Modi stressed the importance of peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region during a closed-door meeting with QUAD leaders-- US President Joe Biden, Australian PM Anthony Albanese and Japanese PM Fumio Kishida

Notably, the crucial meeting of PM Modi with Macron came nearly 45 days before his scheduled visit to France where he was invited to attend the Parade in Paris.

The Centre has brought an ordinance notifying rules for the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) regarding the ‘transfer-posting, vigilance and other incidental matters' in Delhi.

The RBI said that people can exchange of Rs 2,000 notes into currency notes of other denominations up to a limit of Rs 20,000 at a time at any bank starting from May 23, 2023. The RBI has advised banks to stop issuing Rs 2,000 denomination banknotes with immediate effect.

RBI will withdraw Rs 2,000 currency note from circulation but it will continue to remain a legal tender.

PM Modi, who arrived in Japan for G7 Summit, while speaking to Japanese newspaper Nikkei Asia said that New Delhi wants "normal and neighborly relations" with Pakistan.

On Thursday, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and invited him to inaugurate the New Parliament Building.

Wrestlers protest: India's top wrestlers, including Vinesh Phogat, Olympic medallists Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik, are staging a sit-in at Jantar Mantar in the national capital, demanding the arrest of Singh for allegedly sexually harassing seven women grapplers.

The MEA said the prime minister will speak at G7 sessions with partner countries on subjects such as peace, stability and prosperity of a sustainable planet; and food, fertiliser, and energy security.