PM Modi gets invite from Trump, Sisi to attend Sharm-el Sheikh Gaza peace summit on Oct 13: Report
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reportedly been invited by US President Donald Trump and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to attend the “peace summit” in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, on Monday, October 13.
The last-minute invitation was given by the US and Egypt to Prime Minister Modi on Saturday, The Indian Express quoted its sources as saying.
The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has not yet confirmed Modi’s participation in the international summit aimed at ending the war in the Gaza Strip.
According to a statement from the Egyptian Presidential spokesperson, the summit will be jointly chaired by President Sisi and President Trump and will see participation from leaders of over 20 nations.
“The summit aims to end the war in the Gaza Strip, strengthen efforts to establish peace and stability in the Middle East, and open a new page of regional security and stability,” the statement said.
It also emphasised President Trump's "vision to achieve peace in the region and his relentless quest to end conflicts around the world."
If Prime Minister Modi accepts the invitation, it would mark a significant opportunity for India to engage more deeply in Middle East diplomacy, express solidarity with the Palestinian cause, and strengthen bilateral ties with Egypt, added the report.
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Regret participating in 'movement' that vilified ex-PM Manmohan Singh: Prashant Bhushan
New Delhi: Senior advocate and activist Prashant Bhushan has expressed regret over his past role in political movements that, he said, contributed to the vilification of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Bhushan made the remarks in a post on social media on the first death anniversary of Manmohan Singh.
In his post, Bhushan described Manmohan Singh as “a humble, decent, well educated and well meaning man,” adding that the former prime minister’s humility and decency were “seen as a weakness.” He said he regretted having participated in a movement that helped discredit Singh and, in his words, “helped a rogue regime come to power.”
Bhushan’s statement is widely seen as a reference to the anti-corruption movement that gained momentum during the second United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government, when Manmohan Singh was prime minister. The movement, led by civil society activists, had targeted corruption allegations against the government and eventually reshaped India’s political landscape. Critics have since argued that the campaign contributed to undermining Singh’s leadership and paved the way for a change in government at the Centre.
Manmohan Singh, who served as prime minister from 2004 to 2014, was known for his low-profile style, technocratic approach and role in shaping India’s economic reforms.
He was a humble, decent, well educated & well meaning man. His humility & decency was seen as a weakness.
— Prashant Bhushan (@pbhushan1) December 26, 2025
I regret having participated in a movement that vilified him & helped a rogue regime come to power pic.twitter.com/6JWOrdCZdE
