Clash Report(@clashreport):Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s age has added an unusual layer to the planning for his New Zealand visit, with officials reportedly accommodating requests for scheduled nap breaks and venues that do not require him to use stairs. The 75-year-old leader’s itinerary has been designed with these considerations in mind, alongside one of the largest security operations mounted for a visiting dignitary. The preference for avoiding stairs is believed to stem from a fall Modi suffered at a public event several years ago. Source: Stuff

2026.07.10 08:50

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s age has added an unusual layer to the planning for his New Zealand visit, with officials reportedly accommodating requests for scheduled nap breaks and venues that do not require him to use stairs. The 75-year-old leader’s itinerary has been designed with these considerations in mind, alongside one of the largest security operations mounted for a visiting dignitary. The preference for avoiding stairs is believed to stem from a fall Modi suffered at a public event several years ago. Source: Stuff