South Korean President Lee Jae-myung is currently on a visit to India. On Monday, he was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan. President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi warmly welcomed the state guests from South Korea. Additionally, President Lee visited Rajghat to pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi.
President Lee is accompanied by South Korea’s First Lady, Kim Keon-hee. The Ministry of External Affairs has described President Lee’s visit as a significant milestone in advancing the Special Strategic Partnership between the two nations.
Key Bilateral Meeting with PM Modi
President Lee is also scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Modi today. The two leaders will discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation across various sectors, including shipbuilding, trade, investment, AI, and semiconductors. They will also deliberate on critical and emerging technologies, people-to-people ties, and cultural exchanges.
Discussions on Key Issues between Foreign Minister Jaishankar and President Lee
Earlier, on Sunday, upon his arrival at the Delhi airport, President Lee was welcomed by Union Minister of State Harsh Malhotra. Subsequently, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with President Lee. Mr. Jaishankar appreciated President Lee’s commitment to deepening India-Korea relations across multiple domains. He expressed confidence that President Lee’s talks with Prime Minister Modi would further strengthen the Special Strategic Partnership.
Important Meetings and Discussions on Bilateral Issues
Prime Minister Modi will also host a luncheon in honor of the visiting leader this afternoon. President Lee is also scheduled to hold talks with President Droupadi Murmu. A banquet will also be hosted at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Furthermore, President Lee will visit Rajghat to pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi.
Expansion of Partnership and Future Prospects
It is noteworthy that last November, Prime Minister Modi met with the South Korean President on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg. This marked the second meeting between the two leaders, following their interaction at the G7 Summit in Canada in 2025.
Salman Khan Trolled for Supporting Preity Zinta's Team in the IPL; Users Create Memes Over a Single Tweet
Salman Khan has long been a supporter of Preity Zinta’s IPL team. Recently, he posted a tweet congratulating Preity and her team following a victory. However, he made a mistake in this tweet,
Asha Bhosle's Funeral: Granddaughter Zanai Bhosle Devastated by Grandmother's Demise; Breaks Down in Tears While Bidding Farewell to the Legendary Singer.
There is a saying: “The interest is dearer than the principal.” This adage is often cited to express the deep affection elders hold for their grandchildren. Indeed, grandparents—both
Following the TCS controversy in Nashik, a dispute erupts at Mumbai's Tech Mahindra over claims of establishing a ‘footwear-free zone’ during Ramadan.
In recent times, a series of controversies regarding workplace culture have been surfacing one after another within the IT sector. This trend began with TCS, followed by Infosys, and now Tech Mahindra
PBKS vs LSG: Why tinker with the opening order during a 254-run chase? Rishabh Pant reveals the reason for Lucknow's humiliating defeat.
Powered by a record 182-run partnership between Priyansh Arya (93) and Cooper Connolly (87), and bolstered by the lethal bowling of Marco Jansen, Punjab Kings (PBKS) secured a victory over Lucknow
IPL 2026: Did Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Break Down in Tears on the Field After the Defeat? Here’s How His KKR Teammate Comforted Him; Video Goes Viral
A video featuring Rajasthan Royals (RR) young opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi is rapidly going viral on social media. Vaibhav—known and recognized on the field for his explosive batting—is seen
IPL 2026 Purple Cap: Noor single-handedly outshines KKR's spin trio—what is the state of the Purple Cap race after CSK's victory?
On one side stood the spin trio of Sunil Narine, Varun Chakravarthy, and Anukul Roy; on the other was Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) Afghan spinner, Noor Ahmad. On the pitch at Chennai’s
Lenskart Row: Lenskart Takes Major Decision Amid Bindi-Tilak Controversy; New Style Guide Issued for Employees
Following a controversy surrounding the wearing of bindis and tilaks, eyewear retail company Lenskart has issued a new, standardized in-store style guide for its employees. The company has clarified
"I just kept waiting..." Music Composer Lalit Pandit gets emotional over Asha Tai's passing; shares memories.
The legendary singer Asha Bhosle—who graced countless film songs with her velvety voice—is no longer amongst us. Music composer Lalit Pandit, too, is deeply saddened by the passing of this
Asha Bhosle Death: Zanai Weeps While Embracing Tabu; Sachin, Too, Appears Teary-Eyed; Celebs Arrive to Pay Tribute to Asha Bhosle.
The legendary singer Asha Bhosle passed away at the age of 92 on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai. Asha Tai reigned over Bollywood with her voice for over seven decades.
NIA Enters TCS Nashik Case; Probe into Foreign Funding and Hawala Network Intensifies
The TCS Nashik conversion case has now taken a serious turn. Expanding the scope of the investigation, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has now stepped into the case. The local police have
