{
  "id": 5333744,
  "title": "This India Gate couldn’t survive the journey to Delhi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/this-india-gate-couldnt-survive-the-journey-to-delhi",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-03T12:38:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/this-india-gate-couldnt-survive-the-journey-to-delhi-1.500662180"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever's visit to India marked the first time a Belgian prime minister had set foot in the country in two decades, signaling a significant diplomatic effort. De Wever aimed to present an unusual gift to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi – a replica of New Delhi’s India Gate, entirely crafted from Belgian chocolates. The chocolate version, however, failed to survive the journey to India, a fact that De Wever humorously attributed to chocolate’s lesser suitability for international travel compared to diplomacy. Despite the setback, De Wever pledged that another chocolate replica would still reach Modi safely, demonstrating Belgium's commitment to the gesture. The gift held deeper significance, as it highlighted the shared history between India and Belgium, particularly the Indian soldiers who fought in Europe during the First World War and lost their lives in Flanders Fields. De Wever emphasized their courage and sacrifice, underscoring that peace should never be taken for granted. The Belgian leader also expressed gratitude for Modi's warm welcome, highlighting India's immense transformation over the past two decades. De Wever described India as a vital and growing partner for Belgium, citing its economic and technological advancements, as well as its expanding geopolitical influence.",
  "summary": "It was supposed to be a distinctly Belgian gift with a deeply Indian connection: a replica of New Delhi’s India Gate crafted entirely from some of Belgium’s finest chocolate. There was just one problem. It didn’t survive the journey. Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever revealed the diplomatic mishap on Thursday after talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, joking that…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}