Haydar Al-Abadi

Trump 'imitates' Modi's accent in private conversation: Report

New York - Emirates Voice

A Washington Post report that US President Donald Trump imitated the accent of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a private conversation about Afghanistan has set Twitter aflutter. Someone identified as "Professor Qa @MuslimDiasporas," tweeted that it was "racist impressions of Indian accent" and "Sagar Keer @sagark1985" tweeted: "I wonder what the bhakts will think about Trump imitating Modi's accent."Read more

Modi urged students not to chase marks but gain knowledge

New Delhi - Arab Today

With the exam season round the corner, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday exhorted students and their families to treat exams as a festival and not as a source of stress, saying they should "smile more to score more" and not take it as "test of life". In his monthly 'Mann ki Baat' broadcast, he underlined the need for studentsRead more

Unity is cornerstone of India's strength

New Delhi - Arab Today

Stressing on unity as the cornerstone of India's strength, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said life of a NCC cadet is beyond the uniform, the parade and the camps as it provides a sense of mission. The NCC experience offers a glimpse of India, its strength and its diversity, he said addressing the NCC rally here. The world wondersRead more

We brought revolution in education, health sectors

New Delhi - Arab Today

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday termed his government's works in health and education sectors in the last two years as "revolutionary" and suggested the Centre and states should adopt them as a "model of progress" for development of the country. At a 'Republic Day' function at Chattarsal Stadium here, Kejriwal, who often attacks Prime Minister Narendra Modi in hisRead more

India, UAE to sign strategic cooperation accord

New Delhi - Arab Today

A Strategic Cooperation Agreement along with more than a dozen pacts including one pertaining to the $75 billion investment fund, committed by the UAE, will be signed on Wednesday after the talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Briefing the reporters on the visit, Secretary Economic Relations Amar SinhaRead more

India expected to reduce personal income tax slabs or rate

Mumbai - Arab Today

Taxes are anything but certain for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Faced with a slump in demand after his shock clampdown on cash, he’s expected to lower taxes in the Feb. 1 budget to spur consumption. The risk is that a cut will rob Modi of a short-term revenue spurt, which his administration had been touting as proof of successRead more

Abu Dhabi crown Prince to hold a visit to India

Abu Dhabi - Arab Today

Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince Mohamed Bin Zayed is scheduled to visit India on January 26 to participate in the celebrations of the national day. The Emirati official is scheduled to hold meetings with a number of Indian officials during the visit scheduled to last for three days. According to Indian officials, the Emirati crown Prince will meet with India's PrimeRead more