In what seems to a veiled message on Chinese development cooperation India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said New Delhi's "development cooperation does not come with any conditions. It is not influenced by political or commercial considerations."

Highlighting how "India’s approach to development is mainly human-centric", PM said, "History has taught us that in the name of development partnerships, nations were forced into dependence partnerships.&nbsp;It gave rise to colonial and imperial rule. It gave rise to global power blocks. And, Humanity suffered. "

Chinese "debt trap" programmes have been impacting countries, especially small countries with projects at inflated prices.&nbsp;

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He was speaking at a virtual event along with Mauritius PM Pravind Kumar Jugnauth during the inauguration of the new Supreme Court Building in Mauritius. The Mauritius Supreme Court Building has been built by India at the cost of $30 million under India's grant assistance.

Quoting Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy of "service of humanity", PM said, "India is making development partnerships that are marked by respect, diversity, care for the future, and sustainable development. For India, the most fundamental principle in development cooperation is respecting our partners. This sharing of development lessons is our only motivation."

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Giving examples of New Delhi's infrastructure development and capacity building in the region, he pointed out how India helped build Parliament building in Afghanistan, Mahatma Gandhi Convention Centre in Niger, housing project and emergency ambulance services in Sri Lanka, drinking water and sanitation in thirty-four islands of the Maldives, emergency and trauma hospital in Nepal and "oil pipeline project we are doing with Nepal will help ensure the availability of petroleum products".

He also elaborated on India's cricket diplomacy in the region by making "cricket popular in countries as diverse as Afghanistan and Guyana by helping build stadiums and other facilities."

He said, "We are excited to see the young Afghan cricket team trained in India emerge as a force to reckon with" and "We are now providing similar support to develop the talent of the Maldives cricket players."

In what seems to a veiled message on Chinese development cooperation India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said New Delhi's "development cooperation does not come with any conditions.

In what seems to a veiled message on Chinese development cooperation India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said New Delhi's "development cooperation does not come with any conditions. It is not influenced by political or commercial considerations." Highlighting how "India’s approach to development is mainly human-centric", PM said, "History has taught us that in the name of development partnerships, nations were forced into dependence partnerships. It gave rise to colonial and imperial rule. It gave rise to global power blocks. And, Humanity suffered. " Chinese "debt trap" programmes have been impacting countries, especially small countries with projects at inflated prices. Also read: India bans 47 Chinese apps that were clones of the 59 apps banned in June He was speaking at a virtual event along with Mauritius PM Pravind Kumar Jugnauth during the inauguration of the new Supreme Court Building in Mauritius. The Mauritius Supreme Court Building has been built by India at the cost of $30 million under India's grant assistance. Quoting Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy of "service of humanity", PM said, "India is making development partnerships that are marked by respect, diversity, care for the future, and sustainable development. For India, the most fundamental principle in development cooperation is respecting our partners. This sharing of development lessons is our only motivation." Also read: Names of soldiers killed in Galwan clash to be inscribed on National War Memorial Giving examples of New Delhi's infrastructure development and capacity building in the region, he pointed out how India helped build Parliament building in Afghanistan, Mahatma Gandhi Convention Centre in Niger, housing project and emergency ambulance services in Sri Lanka, drinking water and sanitation in thirty-four islands of the Maldives, emergency and trauma hospital in Nepal and "oil pipeline project we are doing with Nepal will help ensure the availability of petroleum products". He also elaborated on India's cricket diplomacy in the region by making "cricket popular in countries as diverse as Afghanistan and Guyana by helping build stadiums and other facilities." He said, "We are excited to see the young Afghan cricket team trained in India emerge as a force to reckon with" and "We are now providing similar support to develop the talent of the Maldives cricket players."

In veiled message on China, PM Modi says New Delhi's development partnership does not come with conditions

Amidst the COVID crisis, India has been reaching out to Indian Ocean Island countries of Maldives, Mauritius, and Sri Lanka

MALDIVES&nbsp; 
 
When it comes to the Maldives, India has been helping develop large as well as number of community development projects. In terms of large projects, India will be part of building up International Cricket stadium, expansion of Hanimadhoo Airport, Gulhuifalhu Port project, Cancer Hospital under its 800 million dollar line of credit. It is also helping in the construction of new Institute for Security &amp; Law Enforcement Studies (ISLES) and restoring the iconic Friday Mosque in Male also known as Hukuru Miskiy.

When it comes to community projects, 18 other projects are ongoing/completed under a 50 crore grant.&nbsp;

The streets of the national capital Male are lit up with LED lights supplied by India. India is also helping in modernization of the defence capabilities of the country and had earlier gifted a Made-in-India Fast Interceptor Craft ‘Kaamiyaab’ in Dec 2019.

On COVID crisis, Maldives has been the biggest beneficiary of India's COVID assistance. India sent 2 consignments of medicines, a 14-member Rapid Response Team, about 600 tons of food supplies under its Mission SAGAR to the country.

MAURITIUS

When it comes to Mauritius, India is the largest development partner for Mauritius with extensive focus on people-oriented projects. 5 mammoth infrastructure projects have been completed in the country under India's Special Economic Package (SEP) of $ 353 million announced in 2016. 4 projects have been completed which are-- Metro Express Project at the cost of $ 275 million with Phase 1 being completed, Supreme Court Building at the cost of $ 30million, New ENT Hospital at the cost of &nbsp;USD 14 million, e-Tablets worth $ 14 million. Work is underway on the Social Housing project being built at the cost of $ 20 million.&nbsp;

On defence partnership under India’s ITEC programme in FY 2018-19, 210 civilian and 169 defence slots were offered. Mauritius is also the largest beneficiary of Africa Scholarships under IAFS with 97 ICCR scholarships extended annually for higher education in India.&nbsp;

India has announced Lines of Credit (LOC) worth USD 600 million at concessional terms for Mauritius with a priority focus on developmental projects. It has extended assistance in Health care sector for construction of a Renal Unit and construction of 4 Mediclinics and 2 Area Health Centres AHCs (USD 12 million).

Currently, India is working on Metro Express Project Phase 2, 956 units of Social Housing project being built at the cost of $ 20 million, Construction of Civil Service College, Renal Unit and 4 Med clinics and 2 AHCs.

When it comes to COVID assistance, India was the first to send a medical consignment to Mauritius to deal with the Covid pandemic. This included Hydrocloroquine (HCQ) tablet and other essential medicines which included a special consignment of Ayurvedic medicines. Along with this India sent a dedicated Medical Assistance Team to supplement local government’s efforts against Covid-19 pandemic. 
 
SRI LANKA

When it comes to Sri Lanka, India’s total development assistance portfolio in Sri Lanka exceeds USD 3.45 billion, of which USD 560 million is in the form of grant assistance. &nbsp;Focus ranges from capacity-building to human resources development to connectivity to infrastructure development in all the provinces in Sri Lanka. The areas include cultural conservation like restoration of Thiruketheeswaram temple to the construction of iconic landmarks like Jaffna Cultural Centre to enhancing connectivity like restoration of railway lines.

Its Housing Project to construct 50,000 houses in Sri Lanka is well known as is India’s flagship and largest grant assistance project in Sri Lanka. Over 48,600 houses have been constructed so far and 10,000 houses are planned to be constructed for the Indian-origin Tamil population in the upcountry region.

In terms of health infrastructure, nation-wide Emergency Ambulance Service with 297 ambulances was established under Indian grant assistance. Started in two provinces initially, it was expanded to all the 9 provinces following demand from other areas. The Ambulances played a useful role in saving lives in the aftermath of the Easter terror bombing in Sri Lanka in April 2019.

India has gifted a 150-bed hospital in Dickoya in Central province, a 200-bed ward complex at the General Hospital in Vavuniya, Northern Province, and upgraded medical facilities in 3 hospitals in the Northern Province. Currently, India is constructing a Surgical Unit in Batticaloa Teaching Hospital in the Eastern Province.

On the connectivity front, India has helped restore arterial railway lines, which sustained heavy damage in Tsunami in 2004. New Delhi reconnected northern Sri Lanka with the rest of the country by restoring railway lines, establishing signaling systems and supplying rolling stocks, this after a gap of 25 years. India is also helping in the development of Kankesanthurai harbor in the northern tip. Air connectivity from Chennai to Jaffna was restored after a gap of more than 3 decades with the commencement of flights between Chennai and Jaffna in November 2019.

In November 2019, during the visit of Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to India Indian PM announced two new Lines of Credit for USD 400 million for infrastructure development and USD 50 million for security and counter-terrorism. This is in addition to the USD 100 million LOC offered in 2018 for undertaking solar projects in Sri Lanka.

When it comes to Covid Assistance, India has supported the efforts of Sri Lanka in its fight against COVID 19 by providing them four consignments of Covid-19 related essential life-saving medicines and equipment in April and May 2020. India was the first to send medicines to Sri Lanka.

Amidst the COVID crisis, India has been reaching out to Indian Ocean Island countries of Maldives, Mauritius, and Sri Lanka MALDIVES When it comes to the Maldives, India has been helping develop large as well as number of community development projects.

Amidst the COVID crisis, India has been reaching out to Indian Ocean Island countries of Maldives, Mauritius, and Sri Lanka MALDIVES When it comes to the Maldives, India has been helping develop large as well as number of community development projects. In terms of large projects, India will be part of building up International Cricket stadium, expansion of Hanimadhoo Airport, Gulhuifalhu Port project, Cancer Hospital under its 800 million dollar line of credit. It is also helping in the construction of new Institute for Security & Law Enforcement Studies (ISLES) and restoring the iconic Friday Mosque in Male also known as Hukuru Miskiy. When it comes to community projects, 18 other projects are ongoing/completed under a 50 crore grant. The streets of the national capital Male are lit up with LED lights supplied by India. India is also helping in modernization of the defence capabilities of the country and had earlier gifted a Made-in-India Fast Interceptor Craft ‘Kaamiyaab’ in Dec 2019. On COVID crisis, Maldives has been the biggest beneficiary of India's COVID assistance. India sent 2 consignments of medicines, a 14-member Rapid Response Team, about 600 tons of food supplies under its Mission SAGAR to the country. MAURITIUS When it comes to Mauritius, India is the largest development partner for Mauritius with extensive focus on people-oriented projects. 5 mammoth infrastructure projects have been completed in the country under India's Special Economic Package (SEP) of $ 353 million announced in 2016. 4 projects have been completed which are-- Metro Express Project at the cost of $ 275 million with Phase 1 being completed, Supreme Court Building at the cost of $ 30million, New ENT Hospital at the cost of USD 14 million, e-Tablets worth $ 14 million. Work is underway on the Social Housing project being built at the cost of $ 20 million. On defence partnership under India’s ITEC programme in FY 2018-19, 210 civilian and 169 defence slots were offered. Mauritius is also the largest beneficiary of Africa Scholarships under IAFS with 97 ICCR scholarships extended annually for higher education in India. India has announced Lines of Credit (LOC) worth USD 600 million at concessional terms for Mauritius with a priority focus on developmental projects. It has extended assistance in Health care sector for construction of a Renal Unit and construction of 4 Mediclinics and 2 Area Health Centres AHCs (USD 12 million). Currently, India is working on Metro Express Project Phase 2, 956 units of Social Housing project being built at the cost of $ 20 million, Construction of Civil Service College, Renal Unit and 4 Med clinics and 2 AHCs. When it comes to COVID assistance, India was the first to send a medical consignment to Mauritius to deal with the Covid pandemic. This included Hydrocloroquine (HCQ) tablet and other essential medicines which included a special consignment of Ayurvedic medicines. Along with this India sent a dedicated Medical Assistance Team to supplement local government’s efforts against Covid-19 pandemic. SRI LANKA When it comes to Sri Lanka, India’s total development assistance portfolio in Sri Lanka exceeds USD 3.45 billion, of which USD 560 million is in the form of grant assistance. Focus ranges from capacity-building to human resources development to connectivity to infrastructure development in all the provinces in Sri Lanka. The areas include cultural conservation like restoration of Thiruketheeswaram temple to the construction of iconic landmarks like Jaffna Cultural Centre to enhancing connectivity like restoration of railway lines. Its Housing Project to construct 50,000 houses in Sri Lanka is well known as is India’s flagship and largest grant assistance project in Sri Lanka. Over 48,600 houses have been constructed so far and 10,000 houses are planned to be constructed for the Indian-origin Tamil population in the upcountry region. In terms of health infrastructure, nation-wide Emergency Ambulance Service with 297 ambulances was established under Indian grant assistance. Started in two provinces initially, it was expanded to all the 9 provinces following demand from other areas. The Ambulances played a useful role in saving lives in the aftermath of the Easter terror bombing in Sri Lanka in April 2019. India has gifted a 150-bed hospital in Dickoya in Central province, a 200-bed ward complex at the General Hospital in Vavuniya, Northern Province, and upgraded medical facilities in 3 hospitals in the Northern Province. Currently, India is constructing a Surgical Unit in Batticaloa Teaching Hospital in the Eastern Province. On the connectivity front, India has helped restore arterial railway lines, which sustained heavy damage in Tsunami in 2004. New Delhi reconnected northern Sri Lanka with the rest of the country by restoring railway lines, establishing signaling systems and supplying rolling stocks, this after a gap of 25 years. India is also helping in the development of Kankesanthurai harbor in the northern tip. Air connectivity from Chennai to Jaffna was restored after a gap of more than 3 decades with the commencement of flights between Chennai and Jaffna in November 2019. In November 2019, during the visit of Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to India Indian PM announced two new Lines of Credit for USD 400 million for infrastructure development and USD 50 million for security and counter-terrorism. This is in addition to the USD 100 million LOC offered in 2018 for undertaking solar projects in Sri Lanka. When it comes to Covid Assistance, India has supported the efforts of Sri Lanka in its fight against COVID 19 by providing them four consignments of Covid-19 related essential life-saving medicines and equipment in April and May 2020. India was the first to send medicines to Sri Lanka.

India reaches out to Indian Ocean island countries on Covid crisis, infrastructure development

Even as International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) began the assembly of world's largest nuclear fusion reactor, India which is part of the mega-project said it is a "testimony of relentless human pursuit of knowledge..enduring quest to use science for the welfare of humanity" and in this case "abundant clean and sustainable source of energy"

ITER is funded by seven countries European Union, India, Japan, China, Russia, South Korea and the United States and 35 countries are part of the project. The project aims to build the world's largest tokamak or a magnetic fusion reactor for large-scale and carbon-free source of energy.

Calling ITER a project of "extraordinary vision and ambition and unparalleled scale and complexity", Indian PM Modi said, "by seeking to emulate sun's energy production on earth it is attempting the task of cosmic proportions ". His message was delivered by the Indian ammbassador to France Jawed Ashraf.

Tuesday's event marks the beginning of the assembly process of the ITER tokamak fusion reactor. Piece by piece, different components of reactor will be put in place in a sequence, to complete the assembly.

Indian PM Modi highlighted the role of Indian scientist saying," India is proud to be part of the global enterprise that is at the frontier of science and engineering. Indian scientists have made a valuable contribution to the development and fabrication" at the facility and have "demonstrated India's capability for design and manufacture at the most advance level".

The project involves international collaboration, which PM said it is a perfect symbol of Indian belief vasudhaiva kutumbakam which means the world is one family. The project is located in Saint-Paul-lès-Durance, Provence, southern France. 
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Even as International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) began the assembly of world's largest nuclear fusion reactor, India which is part of the mega-project said it is a "testimony of relentless human pursuit of knowledge.

Even as International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) began the assembly of world's largest nuclear fusion reactor, India which is part of the mega-project said it is a "testimony of relentless human pursuit of knowledge..enduring quest to use science for the welfare of humanity" and in this case "abundant clean and sustainable source of energy" ITER is funded by seven countries European Union, India, Japan, China, Russia, South Korea and the United States and 35 countries are part of the project. The project aims to build the world's largest tokamak or a magnetic fusion reactor for large-scale and carbon-free source of energy. Calling ITER a project of "extraordinary vision and ambition and unparalleled scale and complexity", Indian PM Modi said, "by seeking to emulate sun's energy production on earth it is attempting the task of cosmic proportions ". His message was delivered by the Indian ammbassador to France Jawed Ashraf. Tuesday's event marks the beginning of the assembly process of the ITER tokamak fusion reactor. Piece by piece, different components of reactor will be put in place in a sequence, to complete the assembly. Indian PM Modi highlighted the role of Indian scientist saying," India is proud to be part of the global enterprise that is at the frontier of science and engineering. Indian scientists have made a valuable contribution to the development and fabrication" at the facility and have "demonstrated India's capability for design and manufacture at the most advance level". The project involves international collaboration, which PM said it is a perfect symbol of Indian belief vasudhaiva kutumbakam which means the world is one family. The project is located in Saint-Paul-lès-Durance, Provence, southern France.

India welcomes start of assembly of world's largest fusion reactor; says paves way for clean source of energy

India has banned 47 Chinese apps which were clones of 59 Chinese apps which were banned in June. These include TikTok Lite,&nbsp;Cam Scanner advance.&nbsp;

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Order was issued on Friday. The comes even has Indian govt tighten rule for Chinese companies to invest in India. Last week India amended&nbsp;General Financial Rules 2017 making it difficult for Chinese companies to be part of govt procurement.

The order said,"Any&nbsp;bidder from countries sharing a land border with India will be eligible to bid in any procurement whether of goods, services (including consultancy services and non-consultancy services) or works (including turnkey projects)&nbsp;only if the bidder is registered with the Competent Authority."

The Competent Authority for registration will be the Registration Committee constituted by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). Political and security clearance from the Ministries of External and Home Affairs respectively will be mandatory.

On June 29, India&nbsp;banned 59 Chinese apps including popular tiktok app after a violent face-off at Line Of Actual Contol in Eastern Ladakh in which 20 Indian soldiers died.&nbsp;Chinese forces also suffered casualties but haven't come out with a number.

India has banned 47 Chinese apps which were clones of 59 Chinese apps which were banned in June. These include TikTok Lite, Cam Scanner advance. Also read: Chinese authorities take possession of closed US consulate in Chengdu Order was issued on Friday.

India has banned 47 Chinese apps which were clones of 59 Chinese apps which were banned in June. These include TikTok Lite, Cam Scanner advance. Also read: Chinese authorities take possession of closed US consulate in Chengdu Order was issued on Friday. The comes even has Indian govt tighten rule for Chinese companies to invest in India. Last week India amended General Financial Rules 2017 making it difficult for Chinese companies to be part of govt procurement. The order said,"Any bidder from countries sharing a land border with India will be eligible to bid in any procurement whether of goods, services (including consultancy services and non-consultancy services) or works (including turnkey projects) only if the bidder is registered with the Competent Authority." The Competent Authority for registration will be the Registration Committee constituted by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). Political and security clearance from the Ministries of External and Home Affairs respectively will be mandatory. On June 29, India banned 59 Chinese apps including popular tiktok app after a violent face-off at Line Of Actual Contol in Eastern Ladakh in which 20 Indian soldiers died. Chinese forces also suffered casualties but haven't come out with a number.

India bans 47 Chinese apps that were clones of the 59 apps banned in June

The French envoy to India Emmanuel Lenain, speaking ahead of the arrival of Rafale fighter jets has said it shows "strong partnership between our two countries."&nbsp;

Speaking to our Principal Diplomatic Correspondent Sidhant Sibal at Delhi's Palam airport where the French military plane landed with COVID-19 medical aid, envoy Lenain said, "India is a world leader in the production of the vaccine" and "it is going to be like this for COVID-19."&nbsp;

France sent 120 ventilators, along with 50,000 serological test kits 50,000 nose and throat swabs to India on Tuesday. The French envoy said it is in "reciprocation" of India's help to France when it was hit by COVID-19.

WION: France has sent "gifts" as ventilators, kits amid COVID-19 to India. If you can give us the details?

Emmanuel Lenain: In France, we have a saying, there is no such thing as love, only proofs of love. That is what is happening between France and India. Your country has helped us tremendously during the peak of COVID-19 in France a few months ago. Indian PM Modi has allowed export of medical goods, drugs for French hospitals.&nbsp;

Today we want to reciprocate and help India steer through the COVID-19 crisis. We have sent an exceptional package of assistance. There are some ventilators, testing kits, best of the best experts who will interact and exchange best practices with Indians counterparts.&nbsp;

We have been discussing with the Indian government for weeks now to find exactly what is needed. Many things that we will be giving will be used to transport medically ill patients. Testing kits, 50, 000 of them. All this has been brought in a military plane which has been refit to transport patients.

WION: How are both India and France collaborating during the coronavirus&nbsp;crisis especially when it comes to COVID-19 vaccine.

Emmanuel Lenain: We have been collaborating since the beginning, at all level. Your PM, my president have&nbsp;been talking extensively, exchanging good practices. What they can do at the national level, launch international and multilateral level basically it goes from response to way out.&nbsp;

The way out obviously will be via a vaccine. We recognise India is a world leader in the production of the vaccine. It has been for years, it is going to be like this for COVID-19. We push for strong collaboration between our institute, between our companies, research to make sure an affordable, efficient vaccine will be provided to our population as quickly as possible, as widely as possible.

WION: Five Rafales will land in India on Wednesday..how do you see the development in terms of defence partnership?

Emmanuel Lenain: We are very proud of it and delighted they are coming. These are outstanding planes. It shows the strong partnership between our two countries. They are coming with Indian pilots and technicians. They have been trained in France and from what I understand they have been doing very good.

WION: And any special way to welcome them in India...

Emmanuel Lenain: You have to ask the Indian authorities but they are planning something outstanding in coming weeks.

WION: Global Geopolitics is changing very fast.. while countries are coming together, we have seen an aggressive China..the Galwan incident..how do you see these developments?

Emmanuel Lenain:&nbsp; The world out of COVID-19 is not going to be a simple world. The world is going to be even more dangerous in many aspects and that is why you need to reinforce partnership and friends in India are doing that and I am very confident when I see the strength of the partnership between our two countries.

The French envoy to India Emmanuel Lenain, speaking ahead of the arrival of Rafale fighter jets has said it shows "strong partnership between our two countries." Speaking to our Principal Diplomatic Correspondent Sidhant Sibal at Delhi's Palam airport where the French military plane landed with COVID-19 medical aid, envoy Lenain said, "India is a world leader in the production of the vaccine" and "it is going to be like this for COVID-19.

The French envoy to India Emmanuel Lenain, speaking ahead of the arrival of Rafale fighter jets has said it shows "strong partnership between our two countries." Speaking to our Principal Diplomatic Correspondent Sidhant Sibal at Delhi's Palam airport where the French military plane landed with COVID-19 medical aid, envoy Lenain said, "India is a world leader in the production of the vaccine" and "it is going to be like this for COVID-19." France sent 120 ventilators, along with 50,000 serological test kits 50,000 nose and throat swabs to India on Tuesday. The French envoy said it is in "reciprocation" of India's help to France when it was hit by COVID-19. WION: France has sent "gifts" as ventilators, kits amid COVID-19 to India. If you can give us the details? Emmanuel Lenain: In France, we have a saying, there is no such thing as love, only proofs of love. That is what is happening between France and India. Your country has helped us tremendously during the peak of COVID-19 in France a few months ago. Indian PM Modi has allowed export of medical goods, drugs for French hospitals. Today we want to reciprocate and help India steer through the COVID-19 crisis. We have sent an exceptional package of assistance. There are some ventilators, testing kits, best of the best experts who will interact and exchange best practices with Indians counterparts. We have been discussing with the Indian government for weeks now to find exactly what is needed. Many things that we will be giving will be used to transport medically ill patients. Testing kits, 50, 000 of them. All this has been brought in a military plane which has been refit to transport patients. WION: How are both India and France collaborating during the coronavirus crisis especially when it comes to COVID-19 vaccine. Emmanuel Lenain: We have been collaborating since the beginning, at all level. Your PM, my president have been talking extensively, exchanging good practices. What they can do at the national level, launch international and multilateral level basically it goes from response to way out. The way out obviously will be via a vaccine. We recognise India is a world leader in the production of the vaccine. It has been for years, it is going to be like this for COVID-19. We push for strong collaboration between our institute, between our companies, research to make sure an affordable, efficient vaccine will be provided to our population as quickly as possible, as widely as possible. WION: Five Rafales will land in India on Wednesday..how do you see the development in terms of defence partnership? Emmanuel Lenain: We are very proud of it and delighted they are coming. These are outstanding planes. It shows the strong partnership between our two countries. They are coming with Indian pilots and technicians. They have been trained in France and from what I understand they have been doing very good. WION: And any special way to welcome them in India... Emmanuel Lenain: You have to ask the Indian authorities but they are planning something outstanding in coming weeks. WION: Global Geopolitics is changing very fast.. while countries are coming together, we have seen an aggressive China..the Galwan incident..how do you see these developments? Emmanuel Lenain: The world out of COVID-19 is not going to be a simple world. The world is going to be even more dangerous in many aspects and that is why you need to reinforce partnership and friends in India are doing that and I am very confident when I see the strength of the partnership between our two countries.

Rafale deal show strong partnership between India, France, says French envoy Lenain

The man who designed patches for pilots who will fly Rafale fighter jets wanted to be an Indian Air Force pilot but could not make it due to medical reasons. Today the patches designed by him, mostly worn on the flying overalls, make him proud as they are worn by his "heroes".

Speaking to WION Saurav Chordia said, "I always wanted to join airforce but could not due to a medical reason. But I do this as a hobby and was passionate about the airforce. It gives me immense pleasure when I see them being worn by the heroes and motivates me to do more."

"Patches plays a significant role in infusing moral. They may look simple but they contain things like Aircraft type and some time unit name and motto" he noted.

Most of these patches are approved in Unit level.

Explaining the design of the patch, he said, "Golden Arrows patch has got the motto written on the outer ring of the patch which means “Arise Ever”.

''Arise Ever'' is written in Sanskrit. The patch was visible on the flying overalls worn by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh last year during his sortie and the Indian pilots who left France on Monday on the five Rafales jets which are on its way to India.

The man who designed patches for pilots who will fly Rafale fighter jets wanted to be an Indian Air Force pilot but could not make it due to medical reasons. Today the patches designed by him, mostly worn on the flying overalls, make him proud as they are worn by his "heroes".

The man who designed patches for pilots who will fly Rafale fighter jets wanted to be an Indian Air Force pilot but could not make it due to medical reasons. Today the patches designed by him, mostly worn on the flying overalls, make him proud as they are worn by his "heroes". Speaking to WION Saurav Chordia said, "I always wanted to join airforce but could not due to a medical reason. But I do this as a hobby and was passionate about the airforce. It gives me immense pleasure when I see them being worn by the heroes and motivates me to do more." "Patches plays a significant role in infusing moral. They may look simple but they contain things like Aircraft type and some time unit name and motto" he noted. Most of these patches are approved in Unit level. Explaining the design of the patch, he said, "Golden Arrows patch has got the motto written on the outer ring of the patch which means “Arise Ever”. ''Arise Ever'' is written in Sanskrit. The patch was visible on the flying overalls worn by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh last year during his sortie and the Indian pilots who left France on Monday on the five Rafales jets which are on its way to India.

Designer of Rafale patches wanted to be IAF pilot; says 'motivated by heroes'

India on Monday began reconstruction of a 300-year-old temple Sree Sree JoyKali Matar Temple in Bangladesh's northern Natore district.

The reconstruction is being carried out with Indian grant assistance of Bangladeshi Taka 97 lakhs and a total cost of Bangladeshi Taka of 1.33 Crores under the High Impact Community Development Project (HICDP) Scheme of Government of India.

The event was virtually inaugurated by Bangladesh's State Minister for Information &amp; Communication Technology Zunaid Ahmed Palak, Indian High Commissioner Riva Ganguly Das, Member of Parliament Shafiqul Islam and Mayor of Natore Uma Choudhury Jolly.

Speaking at the event Indian envoy said, “The High Commission of India is pleased to have supported the renovation of one of the oldest temples of Bangladesh, the Sree Sree Joy Kali Matar Temple in Natore.&nbsp;

India continues to be a committed partner of Bangladesh in the preservation of our shared heritage and culture which further strengthens our people-to-people relations"

The Bangladeshi Minister said, “We will build Natore as a role model of development. In this endeavour, our friendly neighbour India will continue to stand by our side in the coming days."

Sree Sree JoyKali Matar temple is one of the oldest temples situated in Natore, Bangladesh and was built in the beginning of 18th century by Dayaram Roy, Dewan of Queen Bhahani of Natore and the founder of Dighapatia Royal Family. The compound of the temple also houses a Lord Shiva temple.

Durga and Kali Puja are celebrated every year at the temple.

India is also funding the construction of Ramakrishna Temple, Restoration of Sree Sree Anandomoyee Kali Mata Mandir in the country.

India on Monday began reconstruction of a 300-year-old temple Sree Sree JoyKali Matar Temple in Bangladesh's northern Natore district. The reconstruction is being carried out with Indian grant assistance of Bangladeshi Taka 97 lakhs and a total cost of Bangladeshi Taka of 1.

India on Monday began reconstruction of a 300-year-old temple Sree Sree JoyKali Matar Temple in Bangladesh's northern Natore district. The reconstruction is being carried out with Indian grant assistance of Bangladeshi Taka 97 lakhs and a total cost of Bangladeshi Taka of 1.33 Crores under the High Impact Community Development Project (HICDP) Scheme of Government of India. The event was virtually inaugurated by Bangladesh's State Minister for Information & Communication Technology Zunaid Ahmed Palak, Indian High Commissioner Riva Ganguly Das, Member of Parliament Shafiqul Islam and Mayor of Natore Uma Choudhury Jolly. Speaking at the event Indian envoy said, “The High Commission of India is pleased to have supported the renovation of one of the oldest temples of Bangladesh, the Sree Sree Joy Kali Matar Temple in Natore. India continues to be a committed partner of Bangladesh in the preservation of our shared heritage and culture which further strengthens our people-to-people relations" The Bangladeshi Minister said, “We will build Natore as a role model of development. In this endeavour, our friendly neighbour India will continue to stand by our side in the coming days." Sree Sree JoyKali Matar temple is one of the oldest temples situated in Natore, Bangladesh and was built in the beginning of 18th century by Dayaram Roy, Dewan of Queen Bhahani of Natore and the founder of Dighapatia Royal Family. The compound of the temple also houses a Lord Shiva temple. Durga and Kali Puja are celebrated every year at the temple. India is also funding the construction of Ramakrishna Temple, Restoration of Sree Sree Anandomoyee Kali Mata Mandir in the country.

India to fund reconstruction of 300-year-old temple in Bangladesh

It was a very warm welcome and tears of joy for 11 Afghan Sikhs who reached Delhi on Sunday via Kam Air flight from Afghanistan. They were received at Delhi Airport's ceremonial lounge, reserved for welcoming VVIPs.&nbsp;

The group is the first of the Afghan minorities who are facilitated by the Indian government to reach India by expeditiously processed visas. Around 700 Afghan Sikhs and Hindus have registered at the Indian mission in Kabul for transfer to India.

Abducted Delhi based Afghan Sikh Nidan Singh was also part of the first batch.&nbsp;

Speaking to media, Nidan Singh said, "Many people, including Pakistani Taliban, used to come and beat me. I thank Indian PM, the Indian government. India is a great country. No danger for anyone".&nbsp;

Lauding India's secular credentials he said, "No one asked my religion here".

Singh was kidnapped from Gurdwara Tala Sahib, Chamkani in Afghanistan. Singh and his family of 6--wife, 2 sons and 3 daughters had moved to India in 1992 due to civil unrest in Afghanistan and have been staying in New Delhi as refugees.

10 of the 11 Afghan Sikhs are family members of Sikhs killed in Kabul Gurudwara terror attack on March 25th in which over 25 Afghan Sikhs being killed. The Afghan Sikhs who returned are Nidan Singh, Makand Lal, Sunmeet Kour, Balender Singh, Charan Kour Singh, Balwan Kour Singh, Gorjeet Singh, Malmeet Kaur, Mandeep Singh, Ponam Kaur and Parwin Singh.

They are hopeful that they will soon get Indian citizenship. Charan Singh, the brother in law of Nidan Singh who is in Delhi told WION, "I am hopeful on citizenship front."

The Indian government has announced that it will give Afghan Hindus and Sikhs visas and examine Indian citizenship requests by them. The spokesperson of India's Ministry of External Affairs Anurag Shrivastava in response to a WION question at the weekly presser last week said that Indian government has been receiving requests from these communities that "they want to move to India and settle down here" and despite the COVID pandemic, "we are facilitating the requests".

While no details have been given on the rules, India could give citizenship to these Afghan minorities under the citizenship Amendment Law passed last year in the parliament.&nbsp; 
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WION was the first channel to break the story that India will facilitate return of 11 Afghan Sikhs including Nidan Singh on Sunday.

It was a very warm welcome and tears of joy for 11 Afghan Sikhs who reached Delhi on Sunday via Kam Air flight from Afghanistan. They were received at Delhi Airport's ceremonial lounge, reserved for welcoming VVIPs.

It was a very warm welcome and tears of joy for 11 Afghan Sikhs who reached Delhi on Sunday via Kam Air flight from Afghanistan. They were received at Delhi Airport's ceremonial lounge, reserved for welcoming VVIPs. The group is the first of the Afghan minorities who are facilitated by the Indian government to reach India by expeditiously processed visas. Around 700 Afghan Sikhs and Hindus have registered at the Indian mission in Kabul for transfer to India. Abducted Delhi based Afghan Sikh Nidan Singh was also part of the first batch. Speaking to media, Nidan Singh said, "Many people, including Pakistani Taliban, used to come and beat me. I thank Indian PM, the Indian government. India is a great country. No danger for anyone". Lauding India's secular credentials he said, "No one asked my religion here". Singh was kidnapped from Gurdwara Tala Sahib, Chamkani in Afghanistan. Singh and his family of 6--wife, 2 sons and 3 daughters had moved to India in 1992 due to civil unrest in Afghanistan and have been staying in New Delhi as refugees. 10 of the 11 Afghan Sikhs are family members of Sikhs killed in Kabul Gurudwara terror attack on March 25th in which over 25 Afghan Sikhs being killed. The Afghan Sikhs who returned are Nidan Singh, Makand Lal, Sunmeet Kour, Balender Singh, Charan Kour Singh, Balwan Kour Singh, Gorjeet Singh, Malmeet Kaur, Mandeep Singh, Ponam Kaur and Parwin Singh. They are hopeful that they will soon get Indian citizenship. Charan Singh, the brother in law of Nidan Singh who is in Delhi told WION, "I am hopeful on citizenship front." The Indian government has announced that it will give Afghan Hindus and Sikhs visas and examine Indian citizenship requests by them. The spokesperson of India's Ministry of External Affairs Anurag Shrivastava in response to a WION question at the weekly presser last week said that Indian government has been receiving requests from these communities that "they want to move to India and settle down here" and despite the COVID pandemic, "we are facilitating the requests". While no details have been given on the rules, India could give citizenship to these Afghan minorities under the citizenship Amendment Law passed last year in the parliament. WION was the first channel to break the story that India will facilitate return of 11 Afghan Sikhs including Nidan Singh on Sunday.

Abducted Sikh among other Afghan citizens reach Delhi, thank Modi government

A team of United Nations Security Council in its report has said that Islamic State (IS) is working in the Maldives with "network of supporters".

The monitoring team of the UNSC's 1267 committee which is responsible for listing global terrorists in its reports to President of the council highlighted IS's role in the Indian Ocean Island country.

The report said,"The monitoring team was informed that ISIL-K works with a network of supporters in the Maldives"

On 15th of April five government speedboats were damaged in an arson attack in Mahibadhoo harbour in an attack claimed by Islamic State.

The IS claimed it to be the first attack in the country.

The UNSC report said,"according to member state information, the attack was a retaliation against government investigations into extremism and drug trafficking". Adding,"member states remain concerned about the radicalisation and recruitment in the Maldives"

The attack was extensively covered in IS media network in South Asia. The responsibility of the attack was taken via Al Naba, which is IS's weekly newsletter. The claim of responsibility was even translated to Dhivehi.

A team of United Nations Security Council in its report has said that Islamic State (IS) is working in the Maldives with "network of supporters". The monitoring team of the UNSC's 1267 committee which is responsible for listing global terrorists in its reports to President of the council highlighted IS's role in the Indian Ocean Island country.

A team of United Nations Security Council in its report has said that Islamic State (IS) is working in the Maldives with "network of supporters". The monitoring team of the UNSC's 1267 committee which is responsible for listing global terrorists in its reports to President of the council highlighted IS's role in the Indian Ocean Island country. The report said,"The monitoring team was informed that ISIL-K works with a network of supporters in the Maldives" On 15th of April five government speedboats were damaged in an arson attack in Mahibadhoo harbour in an attack claimed by Islamic State. The IS claimed it to be the first attack in the country. The UNSC report said,"according to member state information, the attack was a retaliation against government investigations into extremism and drug trafficking". Adding,"member states remain concerned about the radicalisation and recruitment in the Maldives" The attack was extensively covered in IS media network in South Asia. The responsibility of the attack was taken via Al Naba, which is IS's weekly newsletter. The claim of responsibility was even translated to Dhivehi.

Islamic State working with 'network of supporters' in the Maldives: UNSC report

India will soon announce "substantial financial assistance package" for Maldivian economy which will help the country in post-COVID economic recovery. &nbsp;

The was stated during a message from the Indian high commission in the Maldives on the occasion Maldivian Independence Day that will be celebrated on 26th July. Indian President Ram Nath Kovind and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have written to Maldives President Solih on the occasion of Independence day coveying their greetings.

The message from the Indian mission said, "Ours is an all-weather friendship steeped in history and with a glorious future" and "India first policy of Maldives and Neighbourhood first policy of India has set the foundation of the growing relationship"

India has already extended the assistance of $400 million through extended Currency swap arrangement that will help the Indian ocean Island country tide over liquidity crisis. New Delhi has also provided 6.2 tonnes of essential medicines under Operation Sanjeevani and 600 tons of essential food items to the country amidst COVID pandemic.

The Indian mission in the Maldives on the occasion of country's Independence day on Sunday will launch a photo exhibition depicting milestone events between the 2 neighbours. This year marks 55 years of establishment of diplomatic ties between India and Maldives.

India will soon announce "substantial financial assistance package" for Maldivian economy which will help the country in post-COVID economic recovery. The was stated during a message from the Indian high commission in the Maldives on the occasion Maldivian Independence Day that will be celebrated on 26th July.

India will soon announce "substantial financial assistance package" for Maldivian economy which will help the country in post-COVID economic recovery. The was stated during a message from the Indian high commission in the Maldives on the occasion Maldivian Independence Day that will be celebrated on 26th July. Indian President Ram Nath Kovind and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have written to Maldives President Solih on the occasion of Independence day coveying their greetings. The message from the Indian mission said, "Ours is an all-weather friendship steeped in history and with a glorious future" and "India first policy of Maldives and Neighbourhood first policy of India has set the foundation of the growing relationship" India has already extended the assistance of $400 million through extended Currency swap arrangement that will help the Indian ocean Island country tide over liquidity crisis. New Delhi has also provided 6.2 tonnes of essential medicines under Operation Sanjeevani and 600 tons of essential food items to the country amidst COVID pandemic. The Indian mission in the Maldives on the occasion of country's Independence day on Sunday will launch a photo exhibition depicting milestone events between the 2 neighbours. This year marks 55 years of establishment of diplomatic ties between India and Maldives.

India to announce financial assistance package to the Maldives

Highlighting the closeness and connectivity between India, Bangladesh, Indian Envoy to Bangladesh Riva Ganguly Das has said that "bilateral relations have transformed significantly" under the leadership by both sides and "it has reached new heights".

The Indian envoy speaking at an event organised by ORF &amp; CRI virtually, said, "Our relations are based on history, language, secularism and several other commonalities and it uniquely forged in the liberation war of Bangladesh".

This year is being celebrated as Mujib Borsho by Bangladesh to mark the birth centenary of Bangladesh's father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Indian PM Modi joined the celebrations virtually amidst the COVID pandemic.

Highlighting the neighbourhood first policy amidst the COVID pandemic, Envoy Ganguly said, "Bangladesh's importance in India's neighbourhood first policy, is significant. It converges, it synergises with India's act east policy" &nbsp;

Adding, "Bangladesh has a key role to play in realising India's act east policy, particularly as a crucial bridge in India's cooperation and integration efforts in south-east Asia"

Four railway lines connect India with Bangladesh for freight, with bulk come from Petrapole-Benapole line. From 5th May, 242 freight trains carrying essential commodities like onion, chilli, rice, ginger came to Bangladesh with "India able to prevent shortages of commodities" in the crucial month of Ramazan amidst COVID pandemic, the Indian envoy said, pointing out to India's role.

India has also started container service to Bangladesh. The first-ever container cargo from Kolkata via Bangladesh's Chattogram port reached India's Northeast--to Agartala last week. 
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Highlighting the closeness and connectivity between India, Bangladesh, Indian Envoy to Bangladesh Riva Ganguly Das has said that "bilateral relations have transformed significantly" under the leadership by both sides and "it has reached new heights".

Highlighting the closeness and connectivity between India, Bangladesh, Indian Envoy to Bangladesh Riva Ganguly Das has said that "bilateral relations have transformed significantly" under the leadership by both sides and "it has reached new heights". The Indian envoy speaking at an event organised by ORF & CRI virtually, said, "Our relations are based on history, language, secularism and several other commonalities and it uniquely forged in the liberation war of Bangladesh". This year is being celebrated as Mujib Borsho by Bangladesh to mark the birth centenary of Bangladesh's father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Indian PM Modi joined the celebrations virtually amidst the COVID pandemic. Highlighting the neighbourhood first policy amidst the COVID pandemic, Envoy Ganguly said, "Bangladesh's importance in India's neighbourhood first policy, is significant. It converges, it synergises with India's act east policy" Adding, "Bangladesh has a key role to play in realising India's act east policy, particularly as a crucial bridge in India's cooperation and integration efforts in south-east Asia" Four railway lines connect India with Bangladesh for freight, with bulk come from Petrapole-Benapole line. From 5th May, 242 freight trains carrying essential commodities like onion, chilli, rice, ginger came to Bangladesh with "India able to prevent shortages of commodities" in the crucial month of Ramazan amidst COVID pandemic, the Indian envoy said, pointing out to India's role. India has also started container service to Bangladesh. The first-ever container cargo from Kolkata via Bangladesh's Chattogram port reached India's Northeast--to Agartala last week.

India, Bangladesh relation based on history, secularism, says Indian envoy to Dhaka

Rejecting Khalistani separatism, Canada has said it will back India's sovereignty and territorial integrity.&nbsp;

In response to WION's question, the Canadian foreign ministry said, "The Canada-India bilateral relationship is a priority for the Government of Canada. Canada respects the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of India."

Asked on the so-called referendum being organised outlawed Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), the Canadian foreign ministry said that the, "Government of Canada will not recognize the referendum.”&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/khalistani-terror-india-canada-closely-cooperating-312993">Also read|&nbsp;Khalistani terror: India, Canada closely cooperating</a>

The remarks have been welcomed by India, with the Indian envoy to Canada Ajay Bisaria speaking to WION from Ottawa saying, "Canada continues to show sensitivity to Indian security concerns."

He explained, "Canada is a strategic partner for India" and New Delhi will "continue to engage closely with Canadian interlocutors, including security agencies, on a range of bilateral security issues."

India has requested Canada to check anti-India activities and also proscribe individuals and entities declared illegal in India.&nbsp;

Canada has the largest number of Sikhs outside of India, accounting for around 1.4 per cent of the population of the North American country.

Rejecting Khalistani separatism, Canada has said it will back India's sovereignty and territorial integrity. In response to WION's question, the Canadian foreign ministry said, "The Canada-India bilateral relationship is a priority for the Government of Canada.

Rejecting Khalistani separatism, Canada has said it will back India's sovereignty and territorial integrity. In response to WION's question, the Canadian foreign ministry said, "The Canada-India bilateral relationship is a priority for the Government of Canada. Canada respects the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of India." Asked on the so-called referendum being organised outlawed Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), the Canadian foreign ministry said that the, "Government of Canada will not recognize the referendum.” Also read| Khalistani terror: India, Canada closely cooperating The remarks have been welcomed by India, with the Indian envoy to Canada Ajay Bisaria speaking to WION from Ottawa saying, "Canada continues to show sensitivity to Indian security concerns." He explained, "Canada is a strategic partner for India" and New Delhi will "continue to engage closely with Canadian interlocutors, including security agencies, on a range of bilateral security issues." India has requested Canada to check anti-India activities and also proscribe individuals and entities declared illegal in India. Canada has the largest number of Sikhs outside of India, accounting for around 1.4 per cent of the population of the North American country.

Canada rejects Khalistani separatism impacting India's sovereignty; India welcomes the development

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