Narendra Modi speech in Brussels: Top 5 key takeaways, from terror to tax relief for NRIs

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Narendra Modi speech in Brussels: During his visit to terror hit Belgian capital Brussels, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the dangers posed by terrorism to the world and said the UN should address such major challenges failing which the global body could be rendered irrelevant. Here are the top 10 key takeaways from PM Narendra Modi speech in Brussels where he was addressing the Indian diaspora:

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1. Narendra Modi speech in Brussels: I express my heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims. It is after long that people here had face such dastardly act. During the last few years, 90 countries have faced terror attacks, with hundreds falling victims. In my talks here, the main topic was terrorism. They have told me you have been suffering for the last 40 years. (Image Source: Reuters)

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2. Narendra Modi speech in Brussels: While world was feeling the impact of terrorism only now, India has been facing this menace for over last 40 years. The world was jolted by 9/11. Till then the world powers did not understand what India was going through. But India never bowed to terrorism and there is no question of bowing before it." (Image Source: PTI)

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3. Narendra Modi speech in Brussels: Unfortunate that the UN was still unable to define terrorism and act on a resolution which prescribes action against the countries which support or give shelter to terrorism. Terrorism needs to be delinked from religion as the menace posed challenge to humanity and those believing in humanity should collectively fight it. Terrorism cannot be defeated only by guns, but an environment needs to be created in the society to ensure that the youth are not radicalised. The UN could not perform its duty in this regard… if the UN does not address this problem, it will not be too far before the world body loses its relevance. (Image Source: PTI)

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4. Narendra Modi speech in Brussels: India is today the fastest growing nation. This has not happened because of Naseeb or Modi, but because of people. During the last two consecutive years, there have been droughts in different parts of India, but the country still has made progress at fast rate. If our intentions are good, nobody can stop India from progressing. (Image Source: PTI)

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5. Narendra Modi speech in Brussels: The PM also announced relief from higher rates of tax deducted at source (TDS) for NRIs who did not have Permanent Account Number (PAN). NRIs who did not have PAN earlier had to face higher rates of TDS. They will get relief (mukti)… We will also increase the free baggage limit for NRIs. For FDI investment, NRIs will get same incentives as other investors. (Image Source: PTI)