Warmest birthday wishes to Rashtrapati Ji. Her life and leadership continue to inspire crores of people across the country. Her unwavering commitment to public service, social justice and inclusive development are a beacon of hope and strength for everyone. She has always worked to empower the poor and downtrodden. May she be blessed with a long and healthy life in service of the people.

Here are highlights from a landmark Croatia visit, which will boost India’s relations with a vital European partner…

Thank you, Prime Minister Plenković. This is indeed a remarkable symbol of the enduring intellectual and cultural bonds between India and Croatia! May these bonds get even stronger in the times to come.

Sastao se s gospodinom Zoranom Milanovićem, predsjednikom Hrvatske. Imali smo opsežne razgovore o cijelom spektru prijateljstva između Indije i Hrvatske, uključujući načine za jačanje trgovinskih i kulturnih veza.

Spomenik domovini ima golemo značenje narodu Hrvatske. Maloprije sam tamo položio vijenac.

It is heartbreaking that a London bound plane, carrying 242 people of many nations, crashed shortly after taking off in India. I extend my deepest condolences to the families of all those who lost their loved ones. Let us all stand by them in this time of grief and share our sincerest prayers.

Today, on World Refugee Day, we stand in solidarity with millions of forcibly displaced people around the globe. For Bangladesh, this is not just a global issue, it’s our lived reality. With over 1.4 million Rohingyas taking shelter in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh continues to show its humanitarian commitment for displaced Rohingyas. But this crisis remains one of the world’s gravest, and the burden is growing to levels that are dangerously unsustainable. We urge the interim government to intensify diplomatic efforts and put sustained pressure on Myanmar for the safe, dignified, and voluntary repatriation of the Rohingyas. The international community must ensure this is acted upon by all parties, as the crisis is far from over. Let us renew our commitment towards implementing and adhering to peaceful and just systems that ensure that no refugee is left behind when returning home. #WorldRefugeeDay #RohingyaCrisis #BNPsolidarity