Live: PM Modi gives awards to winning teams of first India-Singapore Hackathon
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Singapore visit is scheduled on November 14- 15 to participate in the ASEAN-India and East Asia Summits.
PM Modi felicitated the six winning teams, including three from India, of the first India-Singapore Hackathon, a platform for the youth of the two countries to harness and showcase their innovations.
"Happy to have met investors who won prizes in the first ever Singapore-India Hackathon," PM Modi said on Twitter.
A boost to technology, innovation and youth power.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 15, 2018
Happy to have met innovators who won prizes in the first ever Singapore-India Hackathon. They talked about their extensive work. I was impressed by their passion and commitment towards solving problems our world faces. pic.twitter.com/GLRIAe4wRf
"Spent time with NCC cadets, who got the opportunity to come to Singapore as a part of a cadet exchange programme. They shared their memorable learnings and experiences with me," PM Modi tweeted after interacting with 20 cadets from National Cadet Corps (NCC) of India.
Wonderful moments with my young friends.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 15, 2018
Spent time with NCC cadets, who got the opportunity to come to Singapore as a part of a cadet exchange programme. They shared their memorable learnings and experiences with me. pic.twitter.com/GmDXQfdsBx
Singapore: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today interacted with 20 cadets from National Cadet Corps (NCC) of India visiting Singapore as part of an international cadet exchange programme pic.twitter.com/Yy8XxfHz6r
— ANI (@ANI) November 15, 2018
"PM Narendra Modi participated at ASEAN-India Breakfast Summit in Singapore. Reaffirmed cooperation in maritime domain and centrality of trade and investment towards prosperity of Indo-Pacific," Ministry of External Affairs spokesman Raveesh Kumar tweeted.
ASEAN centrality in our Act East Policy and Indo Pacific region
— Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) November 15, 2018
PM @narendramodi participated at ASEAN-India Breakfast Summit in Singapore. Reaffirmed cooperation in maritime domain and centrality of trade and investment towards prosperity of Indo-Pacific. pic.twitter.com/lxixsvi0oQ
"Had a great interaction with ASEAN leaders at the ASEAN-India Informal Breakfast Summit. We are happy that ties with ASEAN are strong and are contributing to a peaceful and prosperous planet," Modi said in a tweet.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with other leaders participated in the 16th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-India Breakfast Summit, followed by the 13th East Asia Summit in Singapore on Thursday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders attend ASEAN-India Informal Breakfast Summit in Singapore. pic.twitter.com/2N5XxMcP1l
— ANI (@ANI) November 15, 2018
Read full story here: PM Modi to attend ASEAN and East Asia summits today
Prime Minister Modi attended the gala dinner hosted by Loong, before calling it a day in Singapore.
Connecting with friends.
— Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) November 14, 2018
PM @narendramodi with other East Asia Summit leaders before the gala dinner being hosted by Prime Minister of Singapore @leehsienloong. pic.twitter.com/Clxy04UL3z
PM Modi meets Australian PM Scott Morrison in Singapore.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets PM of Australia Scott Morrison in Singapore. pic.twitter.com/kSylLrpcsh
— ANI (@ANI) November 14, 2018
PM Modi meets Thai PM Prayut Chan-o-cha in Singapore
Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets PM of Thailand Prayut Chan-o-cha in Singapore. pic.twitter.com/OuhCBFBqJI
— ANI (@ANI) November 14, 2018
PM Modi meets US vice president Pence in Singapore
PM Narendra Modi's meeting with Mike Pence comes at a time when there have been differences between the two countries over India's defence purchases from Russia and oil imports from Iran.
We see inspiring stories of extraordinary innovation changing ordinary lives. But, there is much to be done. Our focus should be on development for all through development of the marginalised: PM Modi in Singapore
#Singapore: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches APIX - online global fintech marketplace, at the Singapore Fintech Festival. pic.twitter.com/DD8h10XQdb
— ANI (@ANI) November 14, 2018
At no time in history were we blessed with so many possibilities.To make opportunities and prosperity a reality in a lifetime for billions. To make the world more humane and equal – between rich and poor, between cities and villages, between hopes and achievements: PM Modi
There is an explosion of fintech innovation and enterprise in India. It has turned India into a leading fintech and startup nation in the world. The future of fintech and Industry 4.0 is emerging in India: PM Modi
i say this to all the fintech companies and startups – India is your best destination: PM pic.twitter.com/BXOpt7T32v
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 14, 2018
Rapidly rising digital transactions in India powered by Rupay & BHIM. Today, 128 banks in India are connected to UPI. Transactions on UPI grew 1500 times in the last 24 months. Every month, the value of transaction is growing by over 30%: Prime Minister Narendra Modi pic.twitter.com/fvPErgRtJ0
— ANI (@ANI) November 14, 2018
India is a nation of diverse circumstances and challenges. Our solutions must also be diverse.Our digitization is a success because our payment products cater to everyone: PM Narendra Modi
Financial inclusion has become a reality for 1.3 billion Indians: PM pic.twitter.com/FMqRSdqZOs
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 14, 2018
Financial inclusion has become a reality for 1.3 billion Indians. We have generated more than 1.2 billion biometric identities – Aadhaar of foundation – in just a few years, says PM.
We are in an age of a historic transition brought about by technology. The character of the global economy is changing. Technology is defining competitiveness and power in the new world. And it is creating boundless opportunities to transform lives, says PM Modi.
Financial inclusion has become a reality for 1.3 billion Indians: PM pic.twitter.com/FMqRSdqZOs
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 14, 2018
My government came to office in 2014 with a mission of inclusive development that would change the lives of every citizen, even the weakest in the remotest village: PM pic.twitter.com/tBgE2oIOpo
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 14, 2018
We are in an age of a historic transition brought about by technology: PM pic.twitter.com/7XyV8R0xId
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 14, 2018
It is a great honour to be the first head of govt to deliver the keynote address at .Singapore Fintech Festival. It is an acknowledgment of the financial revolution sweeping through India and transforming the lives of 1.3 billion people, says PM