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NEW DELHI: PM <keyword id="6354477" type="PERSON" weightage="80" keywordseo="Narendra-Modi">Narendra Modi</keyword> will look to cement strategic and defence cooperation with Japan when he meets his counterpart <keyword id="590894" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="Shinzo-Abe">Shinzo Abe</keyword> on Monday for crucial summit talks. In a move not likely to go unnoticed in Beijing, India is all set to ink an agreement for supply of rare earth metals to Japan and another MoU for defence exchanges. 
 
Japan, which depends on China for most of its supply of rare earth metals, has been looking to diversify its supply sources. It sought cooperation from India over rare earths in 2012 after a fracas with China over Senkaku/Diaoyu islands which saw Beijing temporarily halting rare earth exports to Japan. 
 
The two countries are expected to announce a joint partnership for infrastructure development in India with a major contribution from Japan. They are also likely to upgrade their 2+2 dialogue over overlapping security and defence issues to the ministerial level. India will also look to announce some progress in its negotiations with Japan for nuclear cooperation. 
 Modi arrived in <keyword id="4741" type="COMPANY" weightage="80" keywordseo="Tokyo">Tokyo</keyword> on Sunday evening after a Kyoto heritage tour. Modi's visit is already being hailed as an outstanding success after Abe's gesture of flying to Kyoto to receive him there on Saturday. Modi on Sunday visited two ancient Buddhist temples in Kyoto in Abe's company. 
 
 
<keyword id="71" type="POSITION" weightage="80" keywordseo="Prime-Minister">Prime Minister</keyword> Narendra Modi (left) and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe (centre) during their visit in Toji temple in Kyoto, western Japan, on August 31, 2014. (PTI photo) 
 
Dressed in an all-white kurta pyjama, sleeveless jacket and white sandals, Modi offered prayers at the two prominent Buddhist temples in Kyoto — Toji and Kinkakuji. Official sources said Modi wearing white was a statement about peace and tranquility associated with Buddhism, an Indian “connect'' to Japan. 
 
He first went to Toji temple, which is inspired, as Modi told Abe, by the trinity of Hindu gods Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh. Modi was at the temple complex for about half-an-hour during which he enquired about the history of the eighth-century Buddhist pagoda. 
 
While leaving the complex, Modi thanked Abe for accompanying him to the temple and spending time with him. Abe, on his part, told Modi that this was only the second time that he had visited Toji temple, the last being during his student days. 
 
In Kinkakuji, Modi mingled with tourists and visitors, shook hands, pulled the ears of a child and posed for photographs with groups of people. 
 
 
Prime Minister Narendra Modi poses for a photo with tourists during his visit at Golden Pavilion Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan, on August 31, 2014. (PTI photo) 
 
Abe lauds deep India-Japan historical ties 
 
Lauding Japan's deep historical ties with India, Abe said he was looking forward to the summit meeting with Modi after they spent time together visiting Buddhist temples. “Looking forward to seeing PM Modi again in Tokyo tomorrow,” the Japanese PM tweeted. 
 
In a series of tweets on Sunday, Abe spoke about his nation's “deep historical ties” with India. “I am very glad that PM Modi enjoyed the cultural heritage of Japan's ancient capital, Kyoto,” Abe tweeted. 
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		... <a href="http://t.co/jKWdKrKqQp">http://t.co/jKWdKrKqQp</a>
	— (@AbeShinzo) <a href="https://twitter.com/AbeShinzo/statuses/505924256338026496">August 31, 2014</a></blockquote>
“With PM Modi, I visited Toji temple this morning. Looking at statutes of Buddha, we were reminded of the deep historical ties between Japan and India,” Abe said, adding that his dinner meeting with Modi was “very enjoyable”. 
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		<a href="http://t.co/9SMcEfPdwF">http://t.co/9SMcEfPdwF</a>
	— (@AbeShinzo) <a href="https://twitter.com/AbeShinzo/statuses/505708433388367872">August 30, 2014</a></blockquote> Modi also sought Japan's help to fight the deadly sickle cell anemia commonly found among tribals in India during his visit to Stem Cell Research Facility at <keyword id="492144" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="80" keywordseo="Kyoto-University">Kyoto University</keyword> and got a positive response. 
 
Lotus amuses Modi, tells Abe it is <keyword id="152754" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="80" keywordseo="BJP-party">BJP party</keyword> symbol 
 
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Toji temple on Sunday morning, a lotus attached to a statue of Lord Buddha stood out, much to his amusement. 
 
Japanese PM Shinzo Abe, who was accompanying Modi during the tour of the ancient temple, wanted to explain the significance of the lotus. 
 
He started detailing the significance and was midway when an amused Modi pointed out that he knows about it. “I know its significance. It is the symbol of my party (BJP),” he told Abe and both had a laugh. 
 Modi did not elaborate but during the campaign for <keyword id="6355187" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="80" keywordseo="Lok-Sabha">Lok Sabha</keyword> polls, he left no stone unturned in advertising the symbol. In the end, BJP got a landslide victory in the elections.

In Japan, Narendra Modi And Shinzo Abe Bond Over Temple Tour; Will Hold Talks Today

New Delhi, People have reposed their faith in "<keyword id="19699064" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="modis-guarantees" source="Orion">Modi's guarantees</keyword>," BJP leaders chimed together on Sunday as the party appeared set on the path of victory in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh assembly elections. "The election results show people accept Prime Minister Narendra Modi's guarantee of delivering on guarantees," BJP leader and Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said here. Joshi, who was BJP's election-in-charge for Rajasthan, took a dig at the Congress and promises it made in the run up to the elections. "People have blessed BJP in three states, endorsed Prime Minister Modi's leadership and rejected Congress' false promises," Joshi said. Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and BJP leader Raman Singh said in Raipur,"People have reposed their trust in Modi's guarantees." Singh said the people have voted in the name of Modi and for his work over the past nine-and-half years. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan -- who is looking at his fifth term -- gave Modi's aggressive campaign ahead of the assembly election the credit for the party's performance. "Our Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji is in the hearts of the people of Madhya Pradesh. The state is also in the heart of Modi ji. There is immense faith towards him. He held public meetings here and appealed to the people which has touched the people's hearts," Chouhan said in Bhopal. Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje said it was Modi's belief in taking everyone together that worked for the party. "This victory is of the mantra of 'Sabka saath, sabka vishwas and sabka prayaas' given by Prime Minister Modi. It is the victory of the guarantee given by the Prime Minister. It is also the victory of the strategy given by Amit Shah and the able leadership provided by Nadda ji," she said. "Most importantly, it is a victory for our party workers," Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath hailed the party's victory as a result of guidance of PM Modi. "Under the leadership and guidance of respected Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji, BJP's hattrick of huge majority in terms election results in three of the four states, is a 'guarantee of people's trust' on the 'guarantee of Modi,'" he wrote on X. Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur said the victory was an indicator of what is to come in 2024. "The Ghamandiya alliance's arrogance has been shattered. The INDI alliance has neither leaders, nor policy... For 2024, the indication is clear, the world has faith in India and India's leadership. If India progresses, the world will progress," Thakur said. In Chhattisgarh, the BJP manifesto -- 'Modi ki Guarantee 2023' -- promised cooking gas cylinders at Rs 500 to poor families, one lakh government jobs, and a Rs 12,000 annual financial assistance to married women. The BJP had also promised to procure paddy at Rs 3,100 per quintal and an annual assistance of Rs 10,000 to land less farm labourers. Free food grain, income assistance for farmers, housing for all, 100 per cent electrification of villages, and tap water to every home, were listed by the party as some of Modi's guarantees. "All promises made to you will be fulfilled. This is my guarantee," Modi had said addressing a rally in MP last month. During several of rallies he took a dig at the Congress for its set of promises. "Those who do not have any guarantee about themselves are offering guarantees to the people," Modi had said at a rally in MP. "Modi's guarantees begin from where hope from others ends. That is why Modi's guarantees are popular," the prime minister had said on the campaign trail. In Jaipur, Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat took a jibe at Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, saying people have come out of the spell of the "magician." "The 'magic' has ended and Rajasthan has come out of the spell of the magician. People have voted for the honour of women and for the welfare of the poor," he said. Gehlot was born into a family of magicians and assisted his father during his tours. Congress had unleashed the politics of guarantee during Karnataka assembly elections in May, making five distinct promises to the electorate - monthly cash assistance to women head of families, 200 units of free electricity, unemployment allowance to youth, free food grains, and free travel for women on state transport buses. The party tried to replicate the template in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Rajasthan. Modi turned on the heat on the Congress by projecting himself as a leader who has delivered on the promises made by him to help the common man meet his aspirations. "Modi Yaani Har Guarantee Poori Hone Ki Guarantee (Modi means the guarantee to fulfill every guarantee)," the prime minister had said in an article last week. "'Modi Ki Guarantee' denotes Prime Minister Narendra Modi's commitment to the aspirations of the common man. It echoes the resolution of his government to serve the last man standing. It allows us to witness a political phenomenon, hitherto missing, where promises carry meaning and are executed meaningfully," he had said. Jammu and Kashmir BJP chief Ravinder Raina said, "Today, the Congress headquarters in MP, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh are wearing a deserted look. The Congress and National Conference will face the same fate during assembly polls in J-K." The race amongst political parties to offer freebies to the voters triggered a debate on burden on the state exchequer.

Victory of Modi's guarantees, say BJP leaders as party sweeps states states

Prime Minister <keyword id="6354477" type="PERSON" weightage="80" keywordseo="Narendra-Modi">Narendra Modi</keyword>’s tour of <keyword id="6357722" type="COMPANY" weightage="80" keywordseo="silicon-valley">Silicon valley</keyword> began with an interaction with the Indian-American community as he arrived here to give a strong push to his drive for technological innovation in India. 
 Singer <keyword id="14926" type="PERSON" weightage="80" keywordseo="Kailash-Kher">Kailash Kher</keyword> shared the stage with Modi at the community reception hosted by the Indian diaspora at the Imperial Ballroom of Hotel Fairmont here. 
 
A woman tied a rakhi to him during the interaction. Members of the Sikh and Gujarati community also met him. 
 Earlier on arrival at the Norman Y Minte <keyword id="65502" type="COMPANY" weightage="80" keywordseo="san-jose">San Jose</keyword> International Airport, Modi was given a red carpet welcome with San Jose mayor Sam Liccardo and his wife receiving him 
An enthusiastic crowd of supporters was on hand to welcome him amid chants of "Modi, Modi" as he alighted from the Air India one aircraft greeting them with a "Namaste". Amid tight security and barricading, fans reached out to the prime minister for handshakes and autographs. 
 
Many wearing tricolour scarves and waving paper Indian flags held aloft signs saying "We Support Digital India." There were also banners saying "USA loves India". 
 
"Landed in San Jose to a great welcome. Eagerly awaiting the programmes in the coming 2 days," Modi tweeted. 
 "Straight to the community. PM attends Diaspora event in San Jose, greets leading Indians/PIOs," tweeted External Affairs Ministry spokesperson <keyword id="32893" type="PERSON" weightage="80" keywordseo="vikas-swarup">Vikas Swarup</keyword>. 
 
The first Indian leader to visit California in more than three decades, Modi is set to have meetings with Satya Nadella and Sundar Pichai, Indian-American chief executives of Microsoft and Google respectively. 
 
He will also meet Apple CEO Tim Cook, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and electric carmaker Tesla's iconic CEO Elon Musk. 
 
After the interaction with the Indian-American community, Modi will later visit Tesla's Fremont plantPrime Minister Narendra Modi’s tour of Silicon valley began with an interaction with the Indian-American community as he arrived here to give a strong push to his drive for technological innovation in India. 
 
Singer Kailash Kher shared the stage with Modi at the community reception hosted by the Indian diaspora at the Imperial Ballroom of Hotel Fairmont here. 
 
A woman tied a rakhi to him during the interaction. Members of the Sikh and Gujarati community also met him. 
 
Earlier on arrival at the Norman Y Minte San Jose International Airport, Modi was given a red carpet welcome with San Jose mayor Sam Liccardo and his wife receiving him 
An enthusiastic crowd of supporters was on hand to welcome him amid chants of "Modi, Modi" as he alighted from the Air India one aircraft greeting them with a "Namaste". Amid tight security and barricading, fans reached out to the prime minister for handshakes and autographs. 
 
Many wearing tricolour scarves and waving paper Indian flags held aloft signs saying "We Support Digital India." There were also banners saying "USA loves India". 
 
"Landed in San Jose to a great welcome. Eagerly awaiting the programmes in the coming 2 days," Modi tweeted. 
 
"Straight to the community. PM attends Diaspora event in San Jose, greets leading Indians/PIOs," tweeted External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup. 
 
The first Indian leader to visit California in more than three decades, Modi is set to have meetings with Satya Nadella and Sundar Pichai, Indian-American chief executives of Microsoft and Google respectively. 
 
He will also meet Apple CEO Tim Cook, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and electric carmaker Tesla's iconic CEO Elon Musk. 
 
After the interaction with the Indian-American community, Modi will later visit Tesla's Fremont plant. 
 
Image credit: Indiatimes

PM
Narendra Modi interacts with Indian-American community at Silicon Valley

NEW DELHI: In the last nine months, he made millions in India run through an entire gamut of emotions: anger, aversion, pluck, mirth, amazement and much more. In all these speeches, <keyword id="6354477" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Narendra-Modi">Narendra Modi</keyword> looked like a man in control of his emotions. But on Tuesday, after being elected leader of the <keyword id="14666" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="80" keywordseo="BJP">BJP</keyword> parliamentary party — in other words, the PM elect — he choked with emotions. Modi wept. 
 
<a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/lok-sabha-elections-2014/news/Full-text-of-Narendra-Modis-speech-in-Central-Hall-of-Parliament/articleshow/35420762.cms">Read full text of Narendra Modi's speech in Central Hall of Parliament</a> 
 
Before him, his senior L K Advani had wept. In fact, he triggered the emotions in Modi. Years from now those present at Parliament's historic Central Hall on Tuesday, may or may not remember what Modi said. But few, if any, will ever forget the moment when tears welled up in the BJP leader's voice and eyes revealing a carefully concealed softer side. 
 
Responding to Advani's speech where he had said that Modi had done the party a kripa (favour), he said, "Advaniji ne ek shabd kahaa. Main Advanji se prarthna karoonga ki woh iss shabd ka istmaal na kare. Unhone kaha ki Narendra bhai ne kirpa ki (Advaniji said that I have done a favour to BJP. I will request him not to use this term)." 
 
 
 
At this juncture, the BJP leader broke down. He paused to sip water and took a moment to gather himself before continuing. 
 
"Kya ma ki seva kabhi kirpa ho sakti hai? Katai nahin ho sakti hai. Jaise Bharat meri ma hai waise hi BJP bhi meri ma hai. Aur isliyee beta kabhi ma par kirpa nahin karta, sirf samarpit bhav se ma ki sewa karta hai (Can a son do any favour by serving the mother? Not at all. Like India, BJP is also my mother. A son never does any favour. He only serves his mother in a dedicated manner)," he said. 
 
 
 
Like a gifted artist who makes the audience sway with the emotion, Modi appeared to be making others emotional. Some like Ravi Shankar Prasad were tearful. 
 
It was evident right from the very beginning that it was day of emotional drama. While entering the Parliament building, Modi knelt and placed his forehead on the green carpeted steps like a devotee before a temple. "This is the temple of democracy," he said later. 
 At the start his speech, Modi was overcome up with feelings while talking about former BJP <keyword id="71" type="POSITION" weightage="80" keywordseo="Prime-Minister">Prime Minister</keyword> <keyword id="47100" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Atal-Bihari-Vajpayee">Atal Bihari Vajpayee</keyword>, who is unwell. "Had Vajpayeeji been well, his presence would have been 'sone par suhaga' (icing on the cake)." 
 
Throughout the speech, Modi underlined the power of the pause during speech. Emotions aside, he not only displayed his command over the Hindi language but also spoke like a man in total control and command of everything he surveys. 
 
<keyword id="6354616" type="CITY" weightage="40" keywordseo="Twitter">Twitter</keyword> reactions after Modi's speech 
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		Having lunch in the Central Hall of Parliament with all the elected BJP members! All of us quite emotional after hearing Modiji's speech!
	— Hema Malini (@dreamgirlhema) <a href="https://twitter.com/dreamgirlhema/statuses/468676576083595264">May 20, 2014</a></blockquote>
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		After many, many years, it feels like India has got a Prime Minister, and not a puppet. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ModiTakesCharge&amp;src=hash">#ModiTakesCharge</a>
	— Abhilash (@talkabhilash) <a href="https://twitter.com/talkabhilash/statuses/468685127313149954">May 20, 2014</a></blockquote>
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		After hearing modi speech yest I can see a new era of responsibility has begun not only for them but for every indian to shape a new india
	— Subhash Ghai (@SubhashGhai1) <a href="https://twitter.com/SubhashGhai1/statuses/468945244156076032">May 21, 2014</a></blockquote>
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		Emotional start to a tough journey , All the best Mr. Prime Minister <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi">@narendramodi</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ModiTakesCharge&amp;src=hash">#ModiTakesCharge</a>
	— Neha Sharma (@reinventlife24) <a href="https://twitter.com/reinventlife24/statuses/468685134682550272">May 20, 2014</a></blockquote>
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		<a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ModiTakesCharge&amp;src=hash">#ModiTakesCharge</a> trending worldwide! This man has something powerful in hus name. A true leader seen by the Indians.
	— Jay Pitroda (@GujjuSRKian) <a href="https://twitter.com/GujjuSRKian/statuses/468685141590560768">May 20, 2014</a></blockquote>
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		Narendra Modi cries in Central Hall of Parliament. Made all of us emotional too. Afterall it's victory of good over evil <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ModiTakesCharge&amp;src=hash">#ModiTakesCharge</a>
	— Momee Borah (@RazorSharp_24) <a href="https://twitter.com/RazorSharp_24/statuses/468683912084848640">May 20, 2014</a></blockquote>
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		Proud to witness dis day whn Modiji bows dwn at d staircase of Central Hall of Parliament! We hv nvr seen any PM doing dis! <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23moditakescharge&amp;src=hash">#moditakescharge</a>
	— SOUMYAJIT SADHU (@I_SOUMYAJIT) <a href="https://twitter.com/I_SOUMYAJIT/statuses/468684770231058432">May 20, 2014</a></blockquote>

In Parliament For First Time, Narendra Modi Leaves Many In Tears With Speech That Mixes Drama With Substance

Leaders from across the political spectrum, including from Congress, National Conference and <keyword id="6358821" type="General" weightage="40" keywordseo="shiv-sena" source="Orion">Shiv Sena</keyword> (UBT), wished Prime Minister <keyword id="6354477" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="narendra-modi" source="Orion">Narendra Modi</keyword> on his birthday. PM Modi turned 73 on Sunday. "Wishing PM Narendra Modi a happy birthday," Congress leader <keyword id="5268" type="General" weightage="40" keywordseo="rahul-gandhi" source="Orion">Rahul Gandhi</keyword> said in a post on X. Congress President Mallikarju <keyword id="65133" type="General" weightage="40" keywordseo="Kharge" source="Orion">Kharge</keyword>, in his post on 'X' also wished PM Modi good health and long life. "My best wishes to PM Shri Narendra Modi ji on his birthday. May he be blessed with good health and long life," Kharge said. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan also extended his greetings. "Birthday greetings Hon'ble PM @narendramodi ji. Wish you good health and happiness." Congress Lok Sabha MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury also conveyed his greetings. National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah extended his best wishes. "I want to extend my best wishes and I pray for his (PM Modi) long life," he said. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut wished PM Modi good health and a long life and said he prays to God to give PM Modi strength to deal with issues such as Manipur, Kashmir and inflation "I wish him good health and long life...He has led the nation in difficult times...Today there are several issues in front of the country such as Manipur, Kashmir, inflation and unemployment...He will continue to face such situations in the coming year...I pray to God to give him strength to deal with these issues as long as he is in power," Raut said. Congress Rajya Sabha MP Pramod Tiwari said that PM Modi will celebrate his next birthday as 'former PM' of the country. "...He may celebrate this birthday as the Prime Minister, I wish him health and happiness...But next birthday, he will celebrate as former Prime Minister...," Tiwari told reporters here.

Kharge, Rahul Gandhi greet PM Modi on his birthday

Prime Minister <keyword id="6354477" type="PERSON" weightage="80" keywordseo="Narendra-Modi">Narendra Modi</keyword> began his one-on-one engagement with the tech honchos of <keyword id="6357722" type="COMPANY" weightage="80" keywordseo="silicon-valley">Silicon Valley</keyword> with a 15-minute interaction with <keyword id="6354427" type="CITY" weightage="80" keywordseo="Apple">Apple</keyword> chief executive <keyword id="191843" type="PERSON" weightage="80" keywordseo="Tim-Cook">Tim Cook</keyword>. 
 During the meeting Tim Cook told Prime Minister Narendra Modi that Apple has a major connect with India, "We have a unique tie with India. Our founder <keyword id="6357934" type="PERSON" weightage="80" keywordseo="Steve-Jobs">Steve Jobs</keyword> went to India for inspiration," 
 
Cook called his meeting with PM Modi "terrific". 
 
Earlier, PM Modi took a tour of Tesla Motors and had discussions with its CEO Elon Musk. 
 
Several tech giants including MicroSoft's Satya Nadella, Google's Sundar Pichai, Qualcomm's Paul Jacobs, Cisco's John Chambers, Adobe's Shantanu Narayen and TiE's Venk Shukla are scheduled to meet PM Modi. 
 
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Silicon Valley after it became the hub of global innovation and entrepreneurship. 
 
Image credit: Twitter @MEAIndia

Steve Jobs visited India for inspiration: Apple's Tim Cook tells PM Modi

On Monday, Modi met Modi in New Delhi. Both were identically clad in white kurta pyjamas which were complimented by a cream jacket and a pair of black shoes. 
 However that was one tiny difference- one was the <keyword id="71" type="POSITION" weightage="100" keywordseo="Prime-Minister">Prime Minister</keyword> of <keyword id="3658" type="COUNTRY" weightage="100" keywordseo="India">India</keyword> and the other was his wax version. 
 <keyword id="6354477" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Narendra-Modi">Narendra Modi</keyword> had the opportunity of seeing his wax statue before it travelled to London to find a place in <keyword id="1485" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Madame-Tussauds">Madame Tussauds</keyword> museum at Baker Street from April 28. Besides, London, three other Modi wax figured will also be displayed in Singapore, Hong Kong and Bangkok today onwards. 
 
Taking their similarities a notch higher, Narendra Modi also joined in with his wax version in a trademark namaste. 
 
He was all praise for the wax replica after their unusual meeting. 
 
"What can I say? As far as art is concerned, the Madame Tussauds team is exceptional at what they do. What Lord Brahma does normally is what the artists there are doing. Today, I had an opportunity as the prime servant of my people to meet my wax figure," Modi added. 
 
 
 
According to Edward Fuller, the General Manager at <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=MADAME+TUSSAUDS&amp;sortorder=effectivedate">Madame Tussauds</a>, the immense interest in <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=narendra+MODI&amp;sortorder=effectivedate">Narendra Modi</a> is evident from his massive social media following. He also added that he was sure that it would also mean that many guest would line up to stand shoulder to shoulder with one of the most influential men in the world. “And, maybe even grab a selfie.” 
 
"We will be delighted to welcome Mr Modi to the world stage at Madame Tussauds, London," said Fuller, adding, "It's wonderful that he had the opportunity to see his figure in India earlier this week before the public gets the chance to meet him here." 
 
In case you were wondering, each Modi figure cost 150,000 pounds and took a team of talented artists four months to make. 
 
His wax replica will now join other global leaders at Madame Tussauds like <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=OBAMA&amp;sortorder=effectivedate">President Obama</a>, David Cameron, Angela Merkel, Francoise Holland while standing alongside giants like <keyword id="6355532" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Mahatma-Gandhi">Mahatma Gandhi</keyword> and Winston Churchill.

This is what happened when Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his wax statue

In a first for the country, a sitting Prime Minister- in this case,<a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=narendra+modi&amp;sortorder=effectivedate"> Narendra Modi </a>was giving an hour long one-on-one interview to an Indian journalist working at a private news channel. 
 
And, when that journalist turns out to be one other than fiery <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=arnab+goswami&amp;sortorder=effectivedate">Arnab Goswami</a>, the self-appointed voice of the nation, things are bound to get interesting. 
 But, unfortunately the interview didn’t quite have the fireworks that we were expecting and instead showed us something that we never thought was possible- a tame <keyword id="563971" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Arnab-Goswami">Arnab Goswami</keyword>. 
 
There’s a running joke on the internet that basically implies that Arnab Goswami actually let Modi’s answers decide his questions. While we can’t vouch for that, we can certainly say that there was a stark difference in the Goswami we are used to seeing every night at 9 pm. (Where did the yelling go? Who knew Goswami could talk?) 
 
On Modi’s part, there was much that he said that we hadn’t already heard before, but our Prime Minister was indeed candid about certain issues. 
 Here are the five most important things we learnt from <keyword id="6354477" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Narendra-Modi">Narendra Modi</keyword>’s interview: 
 
1. Our Prime Minister loves <keyword id="6358908" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Raghuram-Rajan">Raghuram Rajan</keyword> as much as we do 
 
 
 
RBI Governor <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=RAGHURAM+RAJAN&amp;sortorder=effectivedate">Raghuram Rajan</a> courted controversy when he announced that he would not be continuing as the RBI Governor for the second term. <keyword id="14666" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="100" keywordseo="BJP">BJP</keyword> Leader <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=SUBRAMANIAN+SWAMY&amp;sortorder=effectivedate">Subramanian Swamy</a>, who in the past had sought Rajan’s resignation and even wrote to the Prime Minister regarding the same, even took credit for Rajan’s exit. 
 
What Indians were curious to know was PM Modi’s view on the matter, considering Swamy is from his own party. And, finally yesterday we had the answer- 
 
“I believe Raghuram Rajan’s patriotism is no less than any of ours. It will be doing injustice to him if one says that he will serve the country only if he is at a particular post. As much as I know Raghuram Rajan, whatever post he holds, wherever he is, he is someone who will continue to serve the country. He is someone who loves his country. Therefore, it's not like the nation won't get Raghuram Rajan's services, Raghuram Rajan is not that kind of a person. He is a person who loves the country. Those who speak such language are doing great injustice to him. My experience with him has been good. I appreciate the work he has done. And my good wishes will always be with him.” 
 
2. Modi also indirectly asked Subramanian Swamy from a public forum to shut it. 
 
 
 To say that <keyword id="3449506" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="subramian-swamy">Subramian Swamy</keyword> is controversy’s favourite child would be a gross understatement. But, Modi made it known on live television that he is not in favour of such behaviour. 
 
"Whether it is someone from my party or not, I believe that such things (criticism of government officials) are inappropriate. The nation won't benefit from such publicity stunts. One should be more responsible while conducting themselves. Anyone who believes he is bigger than the system is wrong," 
 
3. Black money? What black money? 
 
 
 
When Narendra Modi was elected as Prime Minister, he had basically announced that he would personally see to it that all the black money stashed away in foreign accounts would make their way back to India. 
 
But, one year later, Modi’s forgotten his promise to the nation and instead treated it as laughing matter. 
 
When Goswami asked him about the opposition’s claim that every Indian could get Rs 15 lakh in their bank account, this is what Modi had to say- 
 
"That is something the opposition raises during elections. Let them have some issue to talk about." 
 
4. Why does Narendra Modi fly out of the country so much? 
 
 
 
And, finally the answer we’ve all waited for answered by Narendra Modi, in (to everyone’s surprise) third person 
 
"The world didn't know me. The world wants to know who the head of the state is. If someone would want to know Modi through the eyes of the media, then he would be disillusioned on which Modi is the real Modi. If this happens, the country will be at a loss. Modi's personality shouldn't be a hindrance for the world to have faith in India. But for that unless I meet all those leaders and engage them them one to one, unless I speak to them frankly, they wouldn't know about India's head of state, so it was very important for me as I am not from a political family. I never had the opportunity to meet the world leaders earlier." 
 
5. Even Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India is scared of making jokes. 
 
 
 
When Arnab Goswami tried asking the PM whether his US speech was impromptu or not, Modi without answering a clear Yes or No added that he has a humorous side but feels that it is risky to show that side these days. 
 
On being prodded, this is what he said- 
 
“In this era of 24/7 news channels, anybody can lift a small word and make a big issue out of it. But I will tell you the truth, the reason for the absence of humour in public life is this fear. I am myself scared . Earlier when I used to make speeches, I would make it so humourous but there would never be any issues.” 
 
So has our Prime Minister become more conscious now? 
 
“I am not conscious. I am in fear, there is no humour left in public life because of this fear. Everyone is scared. I am in fear. My speeches used be humorous. I see it in Parliament, that humour is finished there too. It is a matter of concern.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave an interview to
Times Now and here are the five things we learnt

NEW DELHI: <keyword id="71" type="POSITION" weightage="80" keywordseo="Prime-Minister">Prime Minister</keyword> <keyword id="6354477" type="PERSON" weightage="80" keywordseo="Narendra-Modi">Narendra Modi</keyword>'s maiden five-day visit to <keyword id="6355311" type="COUNTRY" weightage="80" keywordseo="Japan">Japan</keyword> saw the latter nation pledging financial support for building infrastructure in India. Sticking to his 'Make in India' slogan, Modi gave an open invitation to Japanese companies to consider India as a 'competitive low-cost manufacturing hub'. 
 
The meet also saw India-Japan relations being upgraded to the level of 'Special Strategic Global Partnership'. We take a look at the ten takeaways from PM Modi's visit: 
 
1) PM Modi's 3D mantra: Inviting Japanese investors to 'Make in India', PM Modi said, "There is no better place than India for Japanese investors. India is one of the most competitive markets in the world." 
 Addressing Japan's Nikkei Exchange, Modi said that India offers the three essential 'Ds' for <keyword id="80597" type="POSITION" weightage="100" keywordseo="Businessmen">businessmen</keyword> to thrive namely; Democracy, Demography and Demand. "It is important for Japan to move to low cost hubs of manufacturing." 
 
Promising a conducive environment for investors, Modi said, "Foreign investors need a proper environment to grow in India. We are working towards improving ease of doing business in India." "There is no red tape but red carpet in India. We have eased off a lot of regulations," Modi sought to assure. 
 
2) Bullet trains: With Japan committing to fund bullet trains, the dream of running high-speed trains on Indian tracks is now a step closer. 
 
Modi's dream project got a big push after Japan expressed readiness to provide financial, technical and operational support to introduce bullet trains in India in a joint statement. 
 
The first high-speed train is expected to run between Ahmedabad and Mumbai at an estimated cost of around Rs 60,000-70,000 crores. 
 
As Japan is a pioneer in running superfast trains, the agreement is expected to help Modi achieve his dream of a bullet train for India running at a maximum of 300 km per hour. 
 
3) Two nominees of Japan in PMO's special team: PM Modi announced that a special management team would be set up directly under the Prime Minister's Office to facilitate investment proposals from Japan. 
 
The decision to include two nominees of Japan in the special management team is unprecedented and such a system of having nominees of the foreign government will happen for the first time. Modi said that the two nominees selected by Japan would also be part of the decision-making team which evaluates business proposal. 
 
4) 'Special Strategic Global Partnership': Japan and India have upgraded their partnership to the level of 'Special Strategic and Global Partnership' with the signing of a defence pact for regional stability and <keyword id="4741" type="COMPANY" weightage="60" keywordseo="Tokyo">Tokyo</keyword>'s decision to double <keyword id="44528" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="100" keywordseo="FDI">FDI</keyword> in India. 
 
India and Japan also decided to "upgrade" and "strengthen" their defence cooperation as they asked officials to launch consultations to promote military equipment collaboration and accelerate discussions on modalities for the sale of Japanese US-2 amphibian aircraft. 
 
The two sides signed a Memorandum of Cooperation and Exchanges in the Field of Defence during Modi's five-day visit. "We intend to give a new thrust and direction to our defence cooperation, including collaboration in defence technology and equipment, given our shared interest in peace and stability and maritime security. We have also decided to expand our cooperation in advanced technology, science and technology, people-to-people exchanges, educational exchanges, etc," Modi said at the joint press briefing with Abe. 
 
The two sides stressed on the importance of the regularisation of bilateral maritime exercises as well as on Japan's continued participation in India-US Malabar series of exercises. 
 
5) Civil nuclear deal remains elusive: Despite last-minute negotiations, the two sides could not narrow down differences over Tokyo's insistence for a tougher safe-guard regime and "no nuclear test" clause in the bilateral agreement. 
 
Japan wants India to guarantee not to conduct nuclear tests and more stringent inspections of its nuclear facilities to ensure that spent fuel is not diverted to make bombs. 
 
India has been insisting on self-imposed moratorium on its tests and does not agree to Tokyo's insistence on the clause in the text of the agreement that provides for automatic termination of nuclear ties if India conducts test in future. 
 
Addressing a joint press briefing with Abe, Modi said, "In recent months, we have made significant progress in our negotiations on civil nuclear cooperation. Today, we have discussed this issue at length. We have reached better understanding of each other's positions through this discussion. 
 
We have agreed to instruct our negotiators to work expeditiously to conclude the negotiations at an early date so that we can further strengthen our strategic partnership." Abe commended India's efforts in the field of non-proliferation, including the affirmation that goods and technologies transferred from Japan would not be used for delivery systems for weapon of mass destruction. 
 
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6) Japan to invest over $33.58 billion in India: Japan announced doubling of its private and public investment in India to about $34 billion over the next five years. The 3.5 trillion yen ($34 billion) of investment from Japan to India including Official Development Assistance(ODA) during a 5-year period will be under the aegis of India-Japan Investment Promotion Partnership for development of projects including infrastructure and building of smart cities. 
 
The five-year period will also see the doubling of the presence of Japanese firms in India, Abe said. 
 
7) Japan lifts ban on 6 Indian entities: Japan lifted ban on HAL and five other Indian entities, which had been imposed in the aftermath of the 1998 nuclear tests, amid Modi's assertion that cooperation between the two countries in defence and security will get a "new direction". 
 "Japan has decided to remove ban on some entities," Modi said. Sources later said the ban had been lifted on six entities, including <keyword id="468489" type="COMPANY" weightage="60" keywordseo="Hindustan-Aeronautics-Limited-">Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.</keyword> However, four entities still remain in the banned list. 
 
The removal of the ban will enable these companies to have cooperation with Japanese firms, including transfer of technology. 
 
8) Japanese companies to speedy clearance: Holding that the environment of "disappointment" was over, Modi invited Japanese businesses to join India's developmental efforts with a promise of non-discriminatory and speedy clearances. 
 
Inviting Japanese businesses, particularly to infrastructure and clean energy sectors, the Prime Minister asked them to keep in mind the Gujarat experience. 
 
He promised single-window clearances, speedy decision- making which is non-discriminatory in nature. 
 
9) New TCS training initiative: PM Modi inaugurated <keyword id="2499762" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="TCS-Japan-Technology">TCS Japan Technology</keyword> and Culture Academy, which will work towards enhancing technology and cultural knowledge between IT professionals of the two nations. 
 
Modi also flagged off the first batch of 48 TCS Japan trainees, who will proceed to India to undergo training for 6-8 weeks at various TCS locations. 
 
"The 21st century is the century of knowledge and technology and all of you will gain knowledge from travelling in India... You are going as employees of TCS but I want you to come back to Japan as ambassadors of India," Modi said. 
 
Known for his communicating skills, Modi joined the ceremonial Japanese drummers to perform a jugalbandi with them as he drummed up support for Indian business in Japan. 
 
Modi tried his hands at drums while inaugurating the TCS Cultural Centre. The Prime Minister was inspired after watching the drummers and joined them, much to the amusement of the gathering. 
 
10) Modi deplores 'expansionist' tendency of some countries: Modi deplored the "expansionist" tendency among some countries which "encroach" upon seas of others, in oblique comments against China which is having a maritime dispute with Japan. 
 
"The whole world accepts that the 21st century will belong to Asia. But I have a question. How should the 21st century be? We have to give an answer to this. It will depend on how deep and progressive our relationship (between India and Japan) is," he said. 
 
"We have to decide if we want to have 'vikas vaad' (development) or 'vistar vaad' (expansionism) which leads to disintegration. Those who follow the path of Buddha and have faith on 'vikas vaad', they develop. But we see, those having ideas of the 18th century, engage in encroachments and enter seas (of others)," he said. 
 
He did not name any country but the comments may be seen as targeting China which is engaged in territorial disputes with a number of its neighbours, including India, Japan and some others including Vietnam. 
 
(With inputs from PTI)

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