PM Modi, Abu Dhabi crown prince discuss ways to improve India-UAE trade, cultural ties
Abu Dhabi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday discussed ways to improve trade and cultural ties between India and the UAE with the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.
Welcoming Modi, the crown prince, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, expressed gratitude to his "brother" for visiting "his second home".
"Further cementing a close friendship. Fruitful talks between H.H. Crown Prince @MohamedBinZayed and PM @narendramodi in Abu Dhabi. Both leaders discussed ways to improve trade and cultural relations between India and UAE," the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) tweeted after the meeting.
The two leaders also discussed the "full spectrum of the strong India-UAE partnership", which has been "built over generations", External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said.
There was a "new energy" in the relationship between the two leaders, he tweeted. Kumar quoted the crown prince as saying, "I am so grateful that my brother is coming to his second home."
With robust flow of bilateral investments and an annual bilateral trade of about USD 60 billion, the UAE is India's third-largest trade partner. It is also the fourth-largest exporter of crude oil for India.
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Congress candidate from Uttara Kannada helps injured biker lying on highway
Karwar: Dr. Anjali Nimbalkar, the Congress contender vying for the Uttara Kannada seat in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, showcased a gesture of empathy by aiding an injured motorcyclist. A video capturing the incident was shared on her social media platform, X (previously known as Twitter).
Sources indicate that Dr. Anjali encountered the injured motorcyclist while returning from her campaign on Thursday evening. The incident unfolded on the Yellapur-Sirsi Highway, where the rider was found injured and unattended. Dr. Anjali halted her journey and extended a helping hand, arranging for the rider's transportation to a nearby medical facility.
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In her online post, which featured snapshots of the incident, Dr. Anjali expressed her heartfelt wishes for the swift recovery and comprehensive treatment of the injured individual.
While some online commentators commended Dr. Anjali's act, others raised concerns about the potential exploitation of the incident for social media publicity.
ಚುನಾವಣಾ ಪ್ರಚಾರ ಮುಗಿಸಿ ಪ್ರಯಾಣ ಮಾಡುತ್ತಿದ್ದ ವೇಳೆ ಯಲ್ಲಾಪುರ-ಶಿರಸಿ ಮಾರ್ಗ ಮಧ್ಯೆ ದುರಾದೃಷ್ಟವಶಾತ್ ಬೈಕ್ ಸವಾರನಿಗೆ ಅಪಘಾತವಾಗಿದ್ದು, ರಸ್ತೆ ಪಕ್ಕದಲ್ಲಿ ನೋವಿನಿಂದ ನರಳುತ್ತಿದ್ದರೂ ಯಾರು ಸಹಾಯಕ್ಕೆ ಬಂದಿರುವುದಿಲ್ಲ.
— Dr. Anjali Hemant Nimbalkar (@DrAnjaliTai) April 26, 2024
ಗಾಯಾಳುವನ್ನು ಕರೆದುಕೊಂಡು ಆಸ್ಪತ್ರೆಗೆ ಹೋಗುತ್ತಿದ್ದೇನೆ. ಗಾಯಾಳುವಿಗೆ ಏನು ಆಗದಂತೆ ಆ ದೇವರಲ್ಲಿ… pic.twitter.com/fr9igBVvlm
