India News Live: India, Thailand exchange MoUs on eve of BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok

“India and Thailand's centuries-old relations are connected through our deep cultural and spiritual ties. The spread of Buddhism has connected our people. From Ayutthaya to Nalanda, there has been an exchange of intellectuals. The tales of Ramayana are a part of Thai people's lives,” ANI quoted PM Modi as saying.

"Had a very fruitful meeting with Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra in Bangkok a short while ago. Expressed gratitude to the people and Government of Thailand for the warm welcome and also expressed solidarity with the people of Thailand in the aftermath of the earthquake a few days ago. India’s ‘Act East’ and Thailand’s ‘Act West Policies’ complement each other extremely well and open several possibilities for bilateral cooperation."

India and Thailand exchange MoUs in the presence of Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Paetongtarn Shinawatra, ahead of the BIMSTEC Summit in Thailand's capital Bangkok.

Congress leader Syed Naseer Hussain on Thursday said the Waqf (Amendment) Bill was against the Muslim community and accused the BJP of using it to stoke communal tensions in society.

Initiating the discussion on the bill in the Rajya Sabha, he said the ruling party is trying to mislead the country over the bill.

He said no recommendation made by opposition members in the Joint Parliamentary Committee were included in the bill.

An Indian defence firm has signed an MoU with an Israeli company to bring advanced drone camera technology to the country, officials said on Thursday.

The pact has been inked between Paras Defence and Space Technologies and MicroCon Vision of Israel, part of Controp and the Rafael Group, an official statement said.

The collaboration will position Paras Defence as the exclusive supplier of advanced drone camera technology in India at "much lower cost", it said.

PM Modi in Thailand Live: PM Modi receives ceremonial Guard of Honour in Bangkok

A fire broke out in a showroom in the Sarafa Market in Uttar Pradesh's Pilibhit on Thursday morning. Fire tenders are at the spot. More details awaited.

Shiv Sena Yuva Sena General Secretary Rahool Kanal has written to BookMyShow and has requested them to not provide ticketing platform to Kunal Kamra for his further shows.

India News Live: PM Modi arrives in Bangkok to attend 6th BIMSTEC Summit

On US imposes 26% 'reciprocal tariffs' on India, BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal said, "Our government will certainly take some steps keeping the implications in mind..."

Howrah Police denies permission to Anjani Putra Sena to hold Ram Navami Shobhayatra, citing that last year, permission was not granted to hold the said rally as communal violence took place during the Ram Navami Shobhayatra Rally in 2022 and 2023 in the same route. It was observed that the group violated the conditions imposed by the High Court at Calcutta during the Rally on 17.04.2024. Two alternate routes to hold the rally have been suggested.

Indian Air Force took to X and posted, "An IAF Jaguar two-seater aircraft airborne from Jamnagar Airfield crashed during a night mission. The pilots faced a technical malfunction and initiated ejection, avoiding harm to airfield and local population. Unfortunately, one pilot succumbed to his injuries, while the other is receiving medical treatment at a hospital in Jamnagar. IAF deeply regrets the loss of life and stands firmly with the bereaved family. A Court of Inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the accident."

India News Live: PM Modi leaves for two-day visit to Thailand, to attend BIMSTEC Summit on April 4

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi has left India for a two-day visit to Thailand at the invitation of Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Prime Minister of Thailand.
• PM Modi will participate in the 6th BIMSTEC Summit to be held on April 4. This will be the Prime Minister’s third visit to Thailand.