Make in India initiative
PM Modi's Strategic 'Car Diplomacy': Building International Relations Through Personal Gestures
Dec 17, 2025 01:06 am CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi demonstrates his distinctive diplomatic approach through 'car diplomacy,' sharing vehicle rides with world leaders from Ethiopia, Jordan, and Russia. This personal gesture symbolizes trust and strategic proximity, as seen during his recent three-nation tour where both Ethiopia's PM Abiy Ahmed Ali and Jordan's Crown Prince personally drove Modi, showcasing the strengthening bilateral relations and India's expanding global diplomatic footprint.
PM Modi Receives President Putin in Toyota Fortuner: Diplomatic Choice Sparks Social Media Buzz
Dec 05, 2025 03:02 pm CST
During Russian President Vladimir Putin's two-day state visit to India, Prime Minister Modi broke protocol by personally receiving him at the airport and traveling together in a Toyota Fortuner rather than traditional luxury vehicles. The choice of a Japanese car assembled in India sparked widespread social media reactions, with Fortuner owners expressing pride while analysts noted the diplomatic messaging behind using a vehicle manufactured under the Make-in-India initiative.
Modi-Putin Fortuner Ride: The Strategic Diplomatic Message Behind Their Viral Airport Journey
Dec 05, 2025 02:50 pm CST
Prime Minister Modi and President Putin's shared ride in a Toyota Fortuner during the Russian leader's state visit to India has captured global attention. This calculated diplomatic gesture projects India's independent foreign policy stance while showcasing the unique personal rapport between the two leaders amid complex international relations. The choice of a Japanese-designed, Indian-assembled vehicle over Western luxury options sends subtle yet powerful geopolitical signals as both nations prepare for substantive bilateral discussions.
Revolutionary Russian High-Tech 3D Printer Heads to India: Transforming Manufacturing with Electron Beam Technology
Sep 25, 2025 04:33 pm CST
Russia's advanced electron beam 3D printer, capable of forging precision titanium components for aerospace and nuclear applications, is being shipped to India as part of a Rs 20 crore deal. This technology transfer strengthens the India-Russia strategic partnership while supporting Prime Minister Modi's Make in India initiative, bringing cutting-edge additive manufacturing capabilities that can produce complex components impossible to create through traditional methods.