The Prime Minister is addressing a 50,000-strong Indian diaspora at the Dubai Cricket Stadium.
NDTV's Ketki Angre travels to the Gulf nation to give a first hand account of the PM's visit.
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PM Modi Addresses 50,000 Indians in Dubai
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Updated : August 17, 2015 10:33 pm IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on a 2-day visit to the United Arab Emirates was received at the airport by the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi on Sunday. PM Modi described the Gulf country as "mini-India" close to his heart and said that he was "optimistic" about the outcome of the visit.
The Prime Minister is addressing a 50,000-strong Indian diaspora at the Dubai Cricket Stadium.
NDTV's Ketki Angre travels to the Gulf nation to give a first hand account of the PM's visit.
The Prime Minister is addressing a 50,000-strong Indian diaspora at the Dubai Cricket Stadium.
NDTV's Ketki Angre travels to the Gulf nation to give a first hand account of the PM's visit.
Aug 17, 2015 22:33 (IST)
Government has launched a platform called Madad, eMigrate: PM Modi
- If you have problems related to embassy, Government has launched a platform called Madad
- This can be used by Indians abroad so that they can reach the right authorities
- This can be done through the mobile phone as well
- eMigrate portal can also be used
- I have also been told that there are problems regarding eMigrate. I have told
- Authorities to find a solution within 30 days by September 17
Aug 17, 2015 22:15 (IST)
PM Modi on Sri Lanka
- It takes seven hours to get to Sri Lanka, but it took 17 years for Indian PM to go there
- Rajiv Gandhi was the last PM who went on a standalone visit. They are our neighbours
- And almost every day our fishermen keep fighting with theirs
- I went even to Jaffna where there was violence to go and listen to their problems and wipe their tears
Aug 17, 2015 22:10 (IST)
Aug 17, 2015 22:08 (IST)
In the end, solution is found through talks: PM Modi
- In the end, solution is found through talks
- It doesn't matter for how long you fight, the final decision is taken after talks and on a table
- I want to tell those people that the route of violence is not the right way and it will only add ruin in History books
- That is why the situation demands that they shed violence and join mainstream
- Bangladesh and India had difficulty in deciding border. Infiltration was easy
- With your blessings, India took the initiative to find a solution through talks
- Last September, I met the President of Bangladesh and I promised her that she should have faith in me and give me some time
- She said what other option do I have. We signed the agreement
Aug 17, 2015 22:06 (IST)
In Dubai speech, PM tags Pak without naming it in comments on terror
Good Taliban, bad Taliban, good terrorism, bad terrorism - this won't work. Everyone must decide whether they're with terrorism or humanism, says PM Modi.
Good Taliban, bad Taliban, good terrorism, bad terrorism - this won't work. Everyone must decide whether they're with terrorism or humanism, says PM Modi.
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Aug 17, 2015 22:00 (IST)
FDI has gone up by 48 per cent, says PM Modi in Dubai
- I'm telling the world, Make in India
- India is the land of opportunities
- It is a lucky country which has 65 per cent population that is below 35 years of age
- India is a youthful country. Youth is abundant everywhere
- They can produce here and sell to the world
- Foreign Direct Investment has gone up by 48 per cent
Aug 17, 2015 21:57 (IST)
Aug 17, 2015 21:56 (IST)
PM Modi takes a dig at Pakistan
UAE and India have made a clear statement against terror in their joint statement today. This is very important... samajhne wale samajh jayenge (the message will be clear to those it's intended for)
UAE and India have made a clear statement against terror in their joint statement today. This is very important... samajhne wale samajh jayenge (the message will be clear to those it's intended for)
Aug 17, 2015 21:51 (IST)
PM in Dubai:
- Today, I am also thankful to the top leaders of this country that they have backed the candidature of India's permanent membership in the United Nations Security Council.
- UAE and India have made a clear statement against terror in their joint statement today. This is very important... samajhne wale samajh jayenge (the message will be clear to those it's intended for).
- The way the world is seeing India has changed. And what is the reason- the reason is the 125 crore people of India
Aug 17, 2015 21:48 (IST)
Crown prince has promised an investment of 4.5 lakh crores in India: PM in Dubai
Aug 17, 2015 21:45 (IST)
Aug 17, 2015 21:44 (IST)
Aug 17, 2015 21:43 (IST)
Standing ovation for the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi for deciding to allot land for a temple in Abu Dhabi.
Aug 17, 2015 21:42 (IST)
'Crown Prince and five brothers received me at the airport. This love, this respect is not for an individual. This is respect for India's changing place in the world,' says PM Modi
Aug 17, 2015 21:39 (IST)
Prime Minister Modi's address to the Indian Diaspora:
- Imagine the strength shown, the magnetic power that has drawn the world here to Dubai
- People from Kerala are there in large numbers. And I am specially talking about them due to the New Year festival today.
- So many flights are there between India and UAE but it took 34 years for a PM to visit this Nation.
- I've never been here and imagine, to come here now as PM...!
- You could have taken offense, the top leaders here could have taken offense (about a leader visiting after such a long gap), but you have showered me with love.
Aug 17, 2015 21:37 (IST)
PM Modi on Indians living in the Gulf:
When Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji was he PM, India had conducted nuclear tests and the world was shocked. Many were even angry Sanctions were put on India. That time, Vajpayee ji had asked Indians all over the world to help the nation. Responding to Atal ji's call, the role played by those working in the Gulf was exemplary.
When Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji was he PM, India had conducted nuclear tests and the world was shocked. Many were even angry Sanctions were put on India. That time, Vajpayee ji had asked Indians all over the world to help the nation. Responding to Atal ji's call, the role played by those working in the Gulf was exemplary.
Aug 17, 2015 21:34 (IST)
Cheers across the stadium as PM Modi thanks those present for contributing to the India story.
Aug 17, 2015 21:33 (IST)
It's never too late for a selfie! Dressed in bright saffron t-shirts specially made for today with the Indian tricolour and the PM's photo on it, this is a group of Indians from Kerala.
Aug 17, 2015 21:31 (IST)
Aug 17, 2015 21:23 (IST)
PM Modi is addressing a 50,000-strong Indian diaspora at the Dubai Cricket Stadium.
Here are the highlights of his speech:
Here are the highlights of his speech:
- PM begins his speech with Bharat Mata ki Jai
- You are the people who have toiled for many years and earning a living here.
- You are also taking the pride of the country to greater heights.
- I see before me a mini-India
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