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Global trust earned by our healthcare sector led to India being called pharmacy of the world, says PM Modi
PM Modi spoke at the first Global Innovation Summit of Pharmaceuticals sector.
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PM Modi at Global Innovation Summit of Pharmaceuticals sector
The combination of high quality and quantity at affordable prices has generated immense interest in the Indian pharma sector around the world. Since 2014, the Indian healthcare sector has attracted over USD 12 billion in FDI: PM
We exported more than 65 million doses of COVID vaccines to nearly 100 countries this year. Over the coming months, as we ramp up our vaccine production capacities, we will do much more: PM Modi
PM Modi at first Global Innovation Summit of Pharmaceuticals sector
I invite you all to ideate in India, innovate in India, make in India and make for the world. We have the talent, resources, and ecosystem required for innovation and enterprise: PM Narendra Modi
We must think about ramping up domestic manufacturing of key ingredients for vaccine and medicines. This is one frontier that India has to conquer: PM Modi
We exported more than 65 million doses of COVID vaccines to nearly 100 countries this year. Over the coming months, as we ramp up our vaccine production capacities, we will do much more: PM
Gurdaspur: Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi and other state cabinet ministers arrive at Dera Baba Nanak. They will leave for Kartarpur Sahib in Pakistan.
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Puducherry continues to receive heavy rainfall. As per IMD's forecast, Puducherry is to experience a 'generally cloudy sky with heavy rain' today.
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All schools and colleges to remain closed in Puducherry and Karaikal today in view of the heavy rain forecast. As per IMD's forecast, Puducherry is likely to experience a 'generally cloudy sky with heavy rain' today.
Low-pressure area over SE & adjoining SW Bay of Bengal now lies as a well-marked low pressure area over SW and adjoining westcentral Bay of Bengal off north Tamil Nadu, south Andhra Pradesh coasts with associated cyclonic circulation. It's intensified into a Depression now: IMD
Tamil Nadu: Various parts of Chennai receive rainfall. Visuals from different parts of the city. A red alert has been announced in Chennai for today.
PM says, "Essential for democracies to work together...It should also recognise national rights&promote trade, investment&larger public good. Take Crypto-Currency or Bitcoin for example. Important that all democracies work together&ensure it doesn't end up in wrong hands."
"There is a large effort to prepare India for the future. We are investing in developing indigenous capability in telecom technology such as 5G and 6G; India is one of the leading nations in artificial intelligence," said PM Modi at Sydney Dialogue.
"India has the world's third-largest and fastest-growing ecosystem. New unicorns are coming up every few weeks to provide solutions to everything from health to national security," said PM Modi at Sydney Dialogue.
"Five important transitions taking place in India. We're building world's most extensive public information infrastructure...We're on our way to connecting 600,00 villages; used technology to deliver over 1.1 billion doses of vaccines across India using Cowin &Aarogya Setu," said PM Modi.
"As a democracy & digital leader, India is ready to work with partners for our shared prosperity & security. India's digital revolution is rooted in our democracy, our demography & the scale of our economy. It's powered by enterprise & innovation of our youth," said PM Narendra Modi.
"Technology has become a major instrument of global competition & key to shaping future international order. Technology & data are becoming new weapons. The biggest strength of democracy is openness, at the same time we shouldn't allow vested interests to misuse this openness," said PM Modi.
"It is reshaping international competition, power and leadership. It has ushered in a new era of opportunities for progress and prosperity. But, we also face new risks & new forms of conflicts across diverse threats from sea-bed to cyber to space," said PM Modi.
"We are in a time of change that happens once in an era. The digital age is changing everything around us. It has redefined politics, economy & society. It is raising new questions on sovereignty, governance, ethics, law, rights & security," said PM Modi addresses Sydney Dialogue.
"Australia-India share deep friendship & our relations will grow even more with time. We are making great progress in so many areas including space, science, digital technologyy. It's an honour for Australia that PM Modi is addressing Sydney dialogue," said Australia PM Scott Morrison.
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Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi, along with his ministers, will be part of the 'jatha' (group) which will visit the Kartarpur Sahib gurdwara on Thursday, officials said. Some MLAs and a few officials will also accompany Channi, they said.
The Kartarpur Corridor, which links Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Pakistan, the final resting place of Sikhism founder Guru Nanak Dev, to Dera Baba Nanak shrine in Gurdaspur district, reopened on Wednesday.
In wake of air pollution, all government and private schools, colleges and educational institutions in Delhi-NCR including Gurugram will remain closed till further orders. The move came after the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and adjoining Areas (CAQM) order issued on Tuesday.
"All private and public Schools, Colleges, and Educational Institutions in NCR shall remain closed until further orders allowing only online mode of education," read the CAQM order.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrives in Leh, Ladakh.
Technical officials in low line areas will ensure that during heavy rains all pumps in the areas are operated & water is drained out. A total of 769 pumps all across the city as we don't want any area to be inundated: Gangandeep Singh Bedi, Commissioner, Chennai Corporation
Tamil Nadu: Theni District Collector announces closing of all schools and colleges today in the district in wake of heavy rainfall here.
PM Modi will deliver the keynote address at The Sydney Dialogue today. The Sydney Dialogue is being held from November 17-19. It is an initiative of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute. The event will also witness a keynote address by the Former Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe.
It will bring together political, business and government leaders to debate, generate new ideas and work towards common understandings of the opportunities and challenges posed by emerging and critical technologies.
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the first Global Innovation Summit of Pharmaceuticals sector via video conferencing on Thursday (November 18). He said, "I invite you all to ideate in India, innovate in India, make in India and make for the world. We have the talent, resources, and ecosystem required for innovation and enterprise."
PM also touched on various topics including COVID-19 vaccines.