Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday conveyed to leaders of 14 Pacific Island countries that India is ready to share its capabilities with them “without any hesitation” and announced new development initiatives in sectors such as healthcare, cyberspace and small and medium enterprises.

Modi made the announcements on the new initiatives at the FIPIC (Forum for IndiaPacific Islands Cooperation) summit.

In his concluding re-

MANIPUR ON BOIL AGAIN

Army personnel and Assam Rifles deployed to ensure the protection to vehicles carrying essential goods from and to Imphal via NH 37 in violence-hit Manipur. —PHOTO BY ANI

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Imphal: Security forces were rushed to Imphal after fresh clashes broke out again on Monday afternoon. Tension gripped Imphal after a mob set on fire houses in the Imphal East district. The Army and the paramilitary forces have been rushed in to control the situation.

Following the arson, the state govt has shortened the curfew relaxation which now ranges from 6 am to 2 pm. Earlier, the curfew was relaxed from 6 am to 4 pm.

OVER 7,500 PEOPLE FROM VIOLENCE-HIT MANIPUR

FLEE TO MIZORAM: OFFICIAL

Aizawl (PTI): Over 7,500 people have fled to Mizoram from the violence-hit Manipur, an official said on Monday. A total of 7,527 ethnic Zos, known as Kukis, have crossed over to Mizoram till 5 pm on Monday. They have taken shelter in eight districts of the state. Kolasib has the highest number of displaced people at 2,685, followed by Aizawl (2,386) and Saitual (2,153), he said.

A section of Meitei and Kuki communities of New Checkon locality of state capital Imphal had clashed, according to police sources. The clashes had started over space in a local market.

CM IN UDAIPUR marks at the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC), Modi said India decided to establish a super-specialty cardiology hospital in Fiji and will assist in setting up dialysis units in all the 14 Pacific island countries.

INDIA A RELIABLE PARTNER OF PACIFIC ISLAND NATIONS: PM

Port Moresby: PM Modi on Monday showcased New Delhi as a “reliable” partner of Pacific island nations as he said those considered trustworthy were “not standing by” the region in times of need, in what is being seen as an oblique reference to China. A friend in need is a friend indeed, Modi told top leaders of 14 Pacific Island nations at a summit, assuring that India is ready to share its capabilities and experiences with the region “without any hesitation” and that “we are with you in every way.”

PERSPECTIVE P4

Port Moresby: PM Narendra Modi was on Monday conferred with the highest honours of Papua New Guinea and Fiji, in a rare recognition for a non-resident in the two Pacific island nations. Sir Bob Dadae, Governor-General of Papua New Guinea, conferred PM Modi with the Grand Companion of the Order of Logohu.

PM MODI ARRIVES IN AUSTRALIA; TO HOLD TALKS WITH COUNTERPART PM ALBANESE

Sydney: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived here on Monday for the third and final leg of his three-nation tour during which he will hold talks with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese and attend a community event to celebrate the country’s dynamic, diverse Indian diaspora.