<p>Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has announced 50 per cent reservation for women in the market chairperson posts and said that a committee would look into the losses in district co-operative banks.</p>

<p>The state government has decided to provide half of the market chairman posts, committee posts to women by the end of October.</p>

<p>Already, the government has issued an order, based on which, 50 per cent reservation has been allotted to SC, ST, and OBCs.</p>

<p>"They should be able to decide the prices during the cultivation of crops," said Reddy in discussion with officials at a review meeting on agricultural marketing and cooperative departments.</p>

<p>They also discussed the prices of lentils, tomato, cotton crops in the future.</p>

<p>"Framers should strongly believe that we have given hope... Farmers should not forcefully sell the crops to middlemen," Reddy said.</p>

<p>The Chief Minister has directed the officials to do away with middlemen system.</p>

<p>He also ordered to establish a board for millets by the end of October.</p>

<p>Government is planning to announce price for the crops that have no minimum support price.</p>

<p>The government will start purchasing dryland crops on October 15.</p>

<p>The officials have asked the farmers to start for online enrolment from October 10.</p>

<p>"Rayalaseema should be transformed as millets hub," the Chief Minister said and asked the officials to keep green cover for nine months.</p>

<p>The millets board experts should be given utmost priority. Agriculture practices, marketing, and processing should be under the control of the board. The board should be set up by the end of October.</p>

<p>Amidst the onion crisis in the country, Andhra Pradesh supports its citizens by selling the onions for Rs 25 per kg.</p>

<p>Chief Minister has enquired about the stock of onions in the state. So far, 660 metric tons of onions have been imported from other states.</p>

<p>The Chief Minister has asked the officials to conduct a comprehensive observation on storage of agro-products, fishes, prawns, and other ocean products in godowns and cold storage.</p>

<p>He ordered for a committee to work on losses in district co-operative banks and asked to re-organise it for strengthening the system.</p>

<p>He also asked to digitalise the primary agriculture co-operative committees.</p>

<p>Reddy instructed the officials to complete all the works in the specified deadline. The meeting was attended by state ministers Kurasala Kanna Babu and Mopidevi Venkatramana and other concerned officials.&nbsp;<br />
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has announced 50 per cent reservation for women in the market chairperson posts and said that a committee would look into the losses in district co-operative banks.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has announced 50 per cent reservation for women in the market chairperson posts and said that a committee would look into the losses in district co-operative banks. The state government has decided to provide half of the market chairman posts, committee posts to women by the end of October. Already, the government has issued an order, based on which, 50 per cent reservation has been allotted to SC, ST, and OBCs. "They should be able to decide the prices during the cultivation of crops," said Reddy in discussion with officials at a review meeting on agricultural marketing and cooperative departments. They also discussed the prices of lentils, tomato, cotton crops in the future. "Framers should strongly believe that we have given hope... Farmers should not forcefully sell the crops to middlemen," Reddy said. The Chief Minister has directed the officials to do away with middlemen system. He also ordered to establish a board for millets by the end of October. Government is planning to announce price for the crops that have no minimum support price. The government will start purchasing dryland crops on October 15. The officials have asked the farmers to start for online enrolment from October 10. "Rayalaseema should be transformed as millets hub," the Chief Minister said and asked the officials to keep green cover for nine months. The millets board experts should be given utmost priority. Agriculture practices, marketing, and processing should be under the control of the board. The board should be set up by the end of October. Amidst the onion crisis in the country, Andhra Pradesh supports its citizens by selling the onions for Rs 25 per kg. Chief Minister has enquired about the stock of onions in the state. So far, 660 metric tons of onions have been imported from other states. The Chief Minister has asked the officials to conduct a comprehensive observation on storage of agro-products, fishes, prawns, and other ocean products in godowns and cold storage. He ordered for a committee to work on losses in district co-operative banks and asked to re-organise it for strengthening the system. He also asked to digitalise the primary agriculture co-operative committees. Reddy instructed the officials to complete all the works in the specified deadline. The meeting was attended by state ministers Kurasala Kanna Babu and Mopidevi Venkatramana and other concerned officials.

50% market chairpersons to be women: Andhra Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/tripura-cm-meets-hasina-discusses-range-of-issues-including-direct-flight-between-dhaka-agartala-253599">Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina</a> on Friday inaugurated India-Bangladesh Business Forum at New Delhi and stated that together, both countries will take the bilateral ties to "new heights".&nbsp;</p>

<p>This is Hasina's first visit to India after Bangladeshi, Indian general polls.&nbsp;</p>

<p>PM Hasina is currently on a four-day visit to India. On Saturday the Bangladeshi PM is scheduled to hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday urged Indian investors to step up their <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/sheikh-hasina-calls-for-more-indian-investments-in-bangladesh-253608">investment in Bangladesh</a>, saying her country "knows how to transform challenges into opportunities."</p>

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<p>"It is the time for global investors, particularly Indian entrepreneurs, to invest in Bangladesh in areas like education, engineering, and artificial intelligence," the prime minister said at an interactive session of the World Economic Forum.</p>

<p>She added, "We do face challenges like any other country but we know how to transform challenges into opportunities."</p>

<p>Hasina arrived earlier on Thursday on a four-day visit to India at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with an aim to further intensify bilateral relations between the two countries.</p>

<p>She is scheduled to participate as the chief guest at the India Economic Summit organised by the World Economic Forum (WEF) on October 3 and 4.</p>

<p>During the visit, the Bangladesh Prime Minister will call on President Ram Nath Kovind and hold bilateral discussions with Modi on October 5.</p>

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Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday inaugurated India-Bangladesh Business Forum at New Delhi and stated that together, both countries will take the bilateral ties to "new heights".

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday inaugurated India-Bangladesh Business Forum at New Delhi and stated that together, both countries will take the bilateral ties to "new heights". This is Hasina's first visit to India after Bangladeshi, Indian general polls. PM Hasina is currently on a four-day visit to India. On Saturday the Bangladeshi PM is scheduled to hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday urged Indian investors to step up their investment in Bangladesh, saying her country "knows how to transform challenges into opportunities." Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina at India-Bangladesh Business Forum, in Delhi: We (India&Bangladesh) are confident that in the coming years, we will further lift our relation to new heights. I extend my sincere thanks to the Indian govt for making this opportunity for interaction. pic.twitter.com/L10pt20lly — ANI (@ANI) October 4, 2019 × "It is the time for global investors, particularly Indian entrepreneurs, to invest in Bangladesh in areas like education, engineering, and artificial intelligence," the prime minister said at an interactive session of the World Economic Forum. She added, "We do face challenges like any other country but we know how to transform challenges into opportunities." Hasina arrived earlier on Thursday on a four-day visit to India at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with an aim to further intensify bilateral relations between the two countries. She is scheduled to participate as the chief guest at the India Economic Summit organised by the World Economic Forum (WEF) on October 3 and 4. During the visit, the Bangladesh Prime Minister will call on President Ram Nath Kovind and hold bilateral discussions with Modi on October 5. (With inputs from ANI)

Our ties will reach new heights: Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina in Delhi

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/our-ties-will-reach-new-heights-bangladesh-pm-sheikh-hasina-in-delhi-253656">Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina</a> on Friday reacted to India's move to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/india-banned-onion-exports-now-asia-has-eye-watering-prices-253269">stop onion exports</a>, saying that after New Delhi's decision she has asked her cook to stop using onions while preparing meals.</p>

<p>"The onion move has created a bit of trouble for us. I don't know why you (India) has stopped onion exports. I have asked my cook not to use onions," Hasina said in New Delhi on Friday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier in the day she hailed India-Bangladesh bilateral ties and said that she thinks the relations will reach a "new height".</p>

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<p>PM Hasina is currently on a four-day visit to India. On Saturday the Bangladeshi PM is scheduled to hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.</p>

<p>India, the world's biggest seller of onions, has banned exports after extended Monsoon downpours delayed harvests and supplies shrivelled.&nbsp;</p>

<p>New Delhi has banned all exports from India after local prices jumped to 4,500 rupees ($63.30) per 100 kilogram, their highest in nearly six years, due to the delay in summer-sown crop arrivals triggered by longer, heavier rains than usual, news agency Reuters reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Since the ban, countries such as Bangladesh have turned to the likes of Myanmar, Egypt, Turkey and China to increase supplies in a bid bring prices down, government officials and traders said.</p>

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Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday reacted to India's move to stop onion exports, saying that after New Delhi's decision she has asked her cook to stop using onions while preparing meals.

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday reacted to India's move to stop onion exports, saying that after New Delhi's decision she has asked her cook to stop using onions while preparing meals. "The onion move has created a bit of trouble for us. I don't know why you (India) has stopped onion exports. I have asked my cook not to use onions," Hasina said in New Delhi on Friday. Earlier in the day she hailed India-Bangladesh bilateral ties and said that she thinks the relations will reach a "new height". #WATCH Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in Delhi: Pyaaz mein thoda dikkat ho gya hamare liye. Mujhe maloom nahi kyun aapne pyaaz bandh kar diya? Maine cook ko bol diya ab se khana mein pyaaz bandh kardo. (Indian Govt had banned export of Onions on September 29) pic.twitter.com/NYt4ds9Jt2 — ANI (@ANI) October 4, 2019 × PM Hasina is currently on a four-day visit to India. On Saturday the Bangladeshi PM is scheduled to hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. India, the world's biggest seller of onions, has banned exports after extended Monsoon downpours delayed harvests and supplies shrivelled. New Delhi has banned all exports from India after local prices jumped to 4,500 rupees ($63.30) per 100 kilogram, their highest in nearly six years, due to the delay in summer-sown crop arrivals triggered by longer, heavier rains than usual, news agency Reuters reported. Since the ban, countries such as Bangladesh have turned to the likes of Myanmar, Egypt, Turkey and China to increase supplies in a bid bring prices down, government officials and traders said. (With inputs from Reuters)

As India stops onion exports, Bangladesh PM says, 'have asked cook not to use pyaaz'

<p>Equity benchmark indices reversed early morning trends and turned red on Friday afternoon after the Reserve Bank of India cut repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.15 per cent but also lowered its GDP growth forecast for the current financial year to 6.1 per cent from 6.9 per cent earlier.</p>

<p>At 1:30 pm, the BSE S&amp;P Sensex was down by 163 points at 37,944 while the Nifty 50 edged lower by 40 points to 11,274.</p>

<p>While the central bank brought the cumulative reduction in interest rate of 135 basis points for this calendar year, investors appeared unsure if it is sufficient to support the flagging consumer demand amid slowing economic output, rising unemployment rate and low business confidence.</p>

<p>Besides, the aggravating non-banking financial company (NBFC) liquidity crisis continues to severely impact the credit availability for industry, especially real estate developers and construction firms.</p>

<p>At the National Stock Exchange, most sectoral indices were in the red except for Nifty auto, IT and pharma.</p>

<p>Nifty bank dropped by 2 per cent, media by 1.9 per cent, FMCG by 1.4 per cent and realty by 0.8 per cent.</p>

<p>Among stocks, the prominent losers were Kotak Mahindra Bank and Grasim which slipped by 3 per cent each, Bharat Petroleum Corporation by 2.6 per cent, JSW Steel by 2.2 per cent and UltraTech Cements by 2 per cent.</p>

<p>However, those which showed gains were Cipla, Mahindra &amp; Mahindra and IT majors like Infosys, Tech Mahindra and Tata Consultancy Services.<br />
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Equity benchmark indices reversed early morning trends and turned red on Friday afternoon after the Reserve Bank of India cut repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.15 per cent but also lowered its GDP growth forecast for the current financial year to 6.

Equity benchmark indices reversed early morning trends and turned red on Friday afternoon after the Reserve Bank of India cut repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.15 per cent but also lowered its GDP growth forecast for the current financial year to 6.1 per cent from 6.9 per cent earlier. At 1:30 pm, the BSE S&P Sensex was down by 163 points at 37,944 while the Nifty 50 edged lower by 40 points to 11,274. While the central bank brought the cumulative reduction in interest rate of 135 basis points for this calendar year, investors appeared unsure if it is sufficient to support the flagging consumer demand amid slowing economic output, rising unemployment rate and low business confidence. Besides, the aggravating non-banking financial company (NBFC) liquidity crisis continues to severely impact the credit availability for industry, especially real estate developers and construction firms. At the National Stock Exchange, most sectoral indices were in the red except for Nifty auto, IT and pharma. Nifty bank dropped by 2 per cent, media by 1.9 per cent, FMCG by 1.4 per cent and realty by 0.8 per cent. Among stocks, the prominent losers were Kotak Mahindra Bank and Grasim which slipped by 3 per cent each, Bharat Petroleum Corporation by 2.6 per cent, JSW Steel by 2.2 per cent and UltraTech Cements by 2 per cent. However, those which showed gains were Cipla, Mahindra & Mahindra and IT majors like Infosys, Tech Mahindra and Tata Consultancy Services.

Sensex turns red after RBI lowers GDP forecast to 6.1%

<p>Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday urged Indian investors to step up their investment in Bangladesh, saying her country "knows how to transform challenges into opportunities."</p>

<p>"It is the time for global investors, particularly Indian entrepreneurs, to invest in Bangladesh in areas like education, engineering, and artificial intelligence," the prime minister said at an interactive session of the World Economic Forum.</p>

<p>She added, "We do face challenges like any other country but we know how to transform challenges into opportunities."</p>

<p>The prime minister told the crowd gathered at the session that this year Bangladesh's economy noted a record high-growth of 8.13 per cent.</p>

<p>"We are close to achieving double-digit growth," she said while assuring further that agriculture is no longer subsistence farming.</p>

<p>"We are second in jute, fourth largest in rice production and mangoes, and fifth in inland fisheries."</p>

<p>Hasina arrived earlier on Thursday on a four-day visit to India at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with an aim to further intensify bilateral relations between the two countries.</p>

<p>She is scheduled to participate as the chief guest at the India Economic Summit organised by the World Economic Forum (WEF) on October 3 and 4.</p>

<p>During the visit, the Bangladesh Prime Minister will call on President Ram Nath Kovind and hold bilateral discussions with Modi on October 5.</p>

<p>This will be Hasina's first visit to India since the completion of the elections in Bangladesh and India, a press statement from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.</p>

<p>"Apart from a number of agreements that are to be exchanged between the sides during the visit, the two Prime Ministers will also jointly inaugurate three bilateral projects via video link," the statement said.</p>

<p>On September 27, Hasina and Modi had met on the sidelines of the 73rd session of the UN General Assembly in New York where the two leaders reiterated their zero-tolerance approach against terrorism and violent extremism and noted that strong ties in the security sector had built trust and mutual confidence between the two countries.</p>

<p>During Hasina's visit to India, both countries are expected to review the Rohingya and Teesta river water sharing issues, apart from inking agreements in various sectors.</p>

<p>"Prime Minister Hasina and her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi may definitely discuss different issues, including the Teesta as well as Rohingyas," The Dhaka Tribune quoted Bangladesh High Commissioner to India, Syed Muazzem Ali, as saying.</p>

<p>On the sidelines of the India Economic Forum meet, the two countries are likely to sign a number of MoUs in different areas, including connectivity, culture, technical cooperation and trade and investment, Muazzem said.</p>

<p>"It is so far confirmed that seven to eight MoUs are to be signed, mostly on connectivity, cultural and technical cooperation, and trade and investment after the bilateral meeting of the two prime ministers on October 5," he said.</p>

<p>However, the High Commissioner also stated that the number of MoUs could be as high as 10. Muazzem further remarked that the Bangladesh Prime Minister would also seek more investments from major Indian investors.&nbsp;</p>


Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday urged Indian investors to step up their investment in Bangladesh, saying her country "knows how to transform challenges into opportunities.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday urged Indian investors to step up their investment in Bangladesh, saying her country "knows how to transform challenges into opportunities." "It is the time for global investors, particularly Indian entrepreneurs, to invest in Bangladesh in areas like education, engineering, and artificial intelligence," the prime minister said at an interactive session of the World Economic Forum. She added, "We do face challenges like any other country but we know how to transform challenges into opportunities." The prime minister told the crowd gathered at the session that this year Bangladesh's economy noted a record high-growth of 8.13 per cent. "We are close to achieving double-digit growth," she said while assuring further that agriculture is no longer subsistence farming. "We are second in jute, fourth largest in rice production and mangoes, and fifth in inland fisheries." Hasina arrived earlier on Thursday on a four-day visit to India at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with an aim to further intensify bilateral relations between the two countries. She is scheduled to participate as the chief guest at the India Economic Summit organised by the World Economic Forum (WEF) on October 3 and 4. During the visit, the Bangladesh Prime Minister will call on President Ram Nath Kovind and hold bilateral discussions with Modi on October 5. This will be Hasina's first visit to India since the completion of the elections in Bangladesh and India, a press statement from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. "Apart from a number of agreements that are to be exchanged between the sides during the visit, the two Prime Ministers will also jointly inaugurate three bilateral projects via video link," the statement said. On September 27, Hasina and Modi had met on the sidelines of the 73rd session of the UN General Assembly in New York where the two leaders reiterated their zero-tolerance approach against terrorism and violent extremism and noted that strong ties in the security sector had built trust and mutual confidence between the two countries. During Hasina's visit to India, both countries are expected to review the Rohingya and Teesta river water sharing issues, apart from inking agreements in various sectors. "Prime Minister Hasina and her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi may definitely discuss different issues, including the Teesta as well as Rohingyas," The Dhaka Tribune quoted Bangladesh High Commissioner to India, Syed Muazzem Ali, as saying. On the sidelines of the India Economic Forum meet, the two countries are likely to sign a number of MoUs in different areas, including connectivity, culture, technical cooperation and trade and investment, Muazzem said. "It is so far confirmed that seven to eight MoUs are to be signed, mostly on connectivity, cultural and technical cooperation, and trade and investment after the bilateral meeting of the two prime ministers on October 5," he said. However, the High Commissioner also stated that the number of MoUs could be as high as 10. Muazzem further remarked that the Bangladesh Prime Minister would also seek more investments from major Indian investors.

Sheikh Hasina calls for more Indian investments in Bangladesh

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/gandhi-is-today-will-be-there-tomorrow-gandhi-is-the-solution-to-all-problems-pm-modi-in-ahmedabad-253321">Prime Minister Narendra Modi</a> on Wednesday arrived at the Sabarmati riverfront in Gujarat on the occasion of 150th birth anniversary of 'father of nation' Mahatma Gandhi.</p>

<p>"Bapu's birth anniversary is being celebrated by the entire world," the prime minister stated adding that, "a few days ago United Nations (UN) released a postal stamp to make this occasion memorable, now commemorative stamps and coins have also been released here today".</p>

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<p>The prime minister was speaking during the 'Swachh Bharat Diwas' programme in Ahmedabad and announced country's rural areas 'open defecation free'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Today the whole world is appreciating and awarding us. Providing toilets to more than 60 crore people in 60 months, building more than 11 crore toilets, the whole world is amazed by this," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The prime minister said that among various things, "sanitation, conservation of environment and animals" were dear to Gandhiji. He stressed on the need to shun single-use plastic. "Plastic is a major threat to all of them. So, we have to achieve the goal to eradicate 'single-use plastic' from the country by the year 2022," the prime minister said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Prime Minister Modi released commemorative Rs 150 coins, on the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary. The event at Sabarmati riverfront in Ahmedabad was attended by Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday arrived in Ahmedabad in Gujarat to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of 'father of nation' Mahatma Gandhi.</p>

<p>On the occasion, the prime minister said that "India's stature is rising across the globe".</p>

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<p>"I hope that India can lead the way and bring about a change in the world, India is capable of that," PM Modi said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier in the day, PM Modi paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat on the occasion of his 150th birth anniversary.</p>


Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday arrived at the Sabarmati riverfront in Gujarat on the occasion of 150th birth anniversary of 'father of nation' Mahatma Gandhi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday arrived at the Sabarmati riverfront in Gujarat on the occasion of 150th birth anniversary of 'father of nation' Mahatma Gandhi. "Bapu's birth anniversary is being celebrated by the entire world," the prime minister stated adding that, "a few days ago United Nations (UN) released a postal stamp to make this occasion memorable, now commemorative stamps and coins have also been released here today". PM Modi: Sanitation, conservation of environment and animals, all these things were dear to Gandhi ji. Plastic is a major threat to all of them. So, we have to achieve the goal to eradicate 'single use plastic' from the country by the year 2022. #SwachhBharat #GandhiAt150 pic.twitter.com/4Bru8NeMgr — ANI (@ANI) October 2, 2019 × The prime minister was speaking during the 'Swachh Bharat Diwas' programme in Ahmedabad and announced country's rural areas 'open defecation free'. "Today the whole world is appreciating and awarding us. Providing toilets to more than 60 crore people in 60 months, building more than 11 crore toilets, the whole world is amazed by this," he said. The prime minister said that among various things, "sanitation, conservation of environment and animals" were dear to Gandhiji. He stressed on the need to shun single-use plastic. "Plastic is a major threat to all of them. So, we have to achieve the goal to eradicate 'single-use plastic' from the country by the year 2022," the prime minister said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi at 'Swachh Bharat Diwas' programme in Ahmedabad: Today rural India and its villages have declared themselves 'open defecation free'. #GandhiAt150 https://t.co/IDxNIkBJVL pic.twitter.com/OUNRy8X987 — ANI (@ANI) October 2, 2019 × Prime Minister Modi released commemorative Rs 150 coins, on the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary. The event at Sabarmati riverfront in Ahmedabad was attended by Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday arrived in Ahmedabad in Gujarat to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of 'father of nation' Mahatma Gandhi. On the occasion, the prime minister said that "India's stature is rising across the globe". × "I hope that India can lead the way and bring about a change in the world, India is capable of that," PM Modi said. Earlier in the day, PM Modi paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat on the occasion of his 150th birth anniversary.

Need to eradicate single-use plastic from the country by 2022: PM Modi in Ahmedabad 

<p>BJP working president JP Nadda on Wednesday said Mahatma Gandhi's thoughts and ideals influenced several leaders to fight against injustice and racism across the world.</p>

<p>Speaking at a programme to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Gandhi, Nadda said, "Martin Luther King Jr raised issue the of racism, he was influenced by the thoughts of Gandhi ji.</p>

<p>Nelson Mandela fought against racism. He fought for freedom in South Africa and his 'Satyagraha'&nbsp;(a policy of passive political resistance) was also inspired by Gandhi ji."</p>

<p>Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Bapu, hailing his everlasting contribution to humanity.</p>

<p>"Tributes to beloved Bapu! On Gandhi150, we express gratitude to Mahatma Gandhi for his everlasting contribution to humanity. We pledge to continue working hard to realise his dreams and create a better planet," Modi wrote on Twitter.</p>

<p>BJP president Amit Shah flagged off the party's "Gandhi Sankalp Yatra" from Shalimar Bagh area here to propagate the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi, including cleanliness, use of khadi, non-violence, etc.&nbsp;<br />
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BJP working president JP Nadda on Wednesday said Mahatma Gandhi's thoughts and ideals influenced several leaders to fight against injustice and racism across the world.

BJP working president JP Nadda on Wednesday said Mahatma Gandhi's thoughts and ideals influenced several leaders to fight against injustice and racism across the world. Speaking at a programme to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Gandhi, Nadda said, "Martin Luther King Jr raised issue the of racism, he was influenced by the thoughts of Gandhi ji. Nelson Mandela fought against racism. He fought for freedom in South Africa and his 'Satyagraha' (a policy of passive political resistance) was also inspired by Gandhi ji." Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Bapu, hailing his everlasting contribution to humanity. "Tributes to beloved Bapu! On Gandhi150, we express gratitude to Mahatma Gandhi for his everlasting contribution to humanity. We pledge to continue working hard to realise his dreams and create a better planet," Modi wrote on Twitter. BJP president Amit Shah flagged off the party's "Gandhi Sankalp Yatra" from Shalimar Bagh area here to propagate the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi, including cleanliness, use of khadi, non-violence, etc.

Mahatma Gandhi influenced leaders to fight injustice across the world: Nadda

<p>No blast involving old or new ammunition had taken place in Pokharan firing ranges in the last two days, Army sources clarified on Wednesday.</p>

<p>"No blasts took place in the Pokharan firing ranges in the last two days. We have checked from the people involved and deployed there and they clarified that no blast took place in the last two days," sources in the Indian Army said.</p>

<p>The sources clarified that no such incident took place even involving the scrap dealers there.</p>

<p>On Tuesday evening, speculation were being made in the social media by pro-Pakistan twitter users about some explosions having taken place in the Pokharan ranges which could have been a nuclear test by India.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, senior government sources dismissed the speculation about India conducting a nuclear explosion saying the attempt may be to project India as an irresponsible state.&nbsp;</p>

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No blast involving old or new ammunition had taken place in Pokharan firing ranges in the last two days, Army sources clarified on Wednesday. "No blasts took place in the Pokharan firing ranges in the last two days.

No blast involving old or new ammunition had taken place in Pokharan firing ranges in the last two days, Army sources clarified on Wednesday. "No blasts took place in the Pokharan firing ranges in the last two days. We have checked from the people involved and deployed there and they clarified that no blast took place in the last two days," sources in the Indian Army said. The sources clarified that no such incident took place even involving the scrap dealers there. On Tuesday evening, speculation were being made in the social media by pro-Pakistan twitter users about some explosions having taken place in the Pokharan ranges which could have been a nuclear test by India. Meanwhile, senior government sources dismissed the speculation about India conducting a nuclear explosion saying the attempt may be to project India as an irresponsible state.

No blasts involving ammunition took place in Pokharan firing ranges: Army sources

<p>If there is any government that will accomplish Mahatma Gandhi`s dream of Swachh Bharat, it will be our government, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated on Wednesday while addressing a function.</p>

<p>"During Champaran Satyagraha in 1917, Gandhi united the farmers and also gave them the message of cleanliness. If there is any Prime Minister who will fulfil his vision of Swachhta, that is Prime Minister Modi. If there is anyone that will fulfil his dream of Swachh Bharat, it will be our BJP government," Singh said.</p>

<p>"Our Prime Minister talks about progressing the nation ahead while taking everyone along. On that, he even gave the slogan 'Sabka Sath Sabka Vikas'. Thus, our government is on the path laid out by Gandhi," he added.</p>

<p>Singh further stated that one can learn about the towering personality of Gandhi after looking at leaders like Martin Luther King Jr and Nelson Mandela, who were themselves inspired by him.</p>

<p>"We have heard about Martin Luther King Jr and Nelson Mandela. They are huge personalities but both said that they derived their inspiration from Mahatma Gandhi without ever meeting him. Such was the stature of the Father of our Nation," he said.</p>

<p>Singh further appealed to those present at the event to work together to fulfil Gandhi`s dream of India.</p>

<p>"He was fighting to win freedom for India but, along with fighting for freedom, Gandhi constantly used to think how will India of our dreams look like after freedom is achieved?" he said.</p>

<p>"Today, we should all take a pledge that we will only rest after we achieve India of Mahatma Gandhi`s dreams," he added.<br />
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If there is any government that will accomplish Mahatma Gandhi`s dream of Swachh Bharat, it will be our government, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated on Wednesday while addressing a function.

If there is any government that will accomplish Mahatma Gandhi`s dream of Swachh Bharat, it will be our government, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated on Wednesday while addressing a function. "During Champaran Satyagraha in 1917, Gandhi united the farmers and also gave them the message of cleanliness. If there is any Prime Minister who will fulfil his vision of Swachhta, that is Prime Minister Modi. If there is anyone that will fulfil his dream of Swachh Bharat, it will be our BJP government," Singh said. "Our Prime Minister talks about progressing the nation ahead while taking everyone along. On that, he even gave the slogan 'Sabka Sath Sabka Vikas'. Thus, our government is on the path laid out by Gandhi," he added. Singh further stated that one can learn about the towering personality of Gandhi after looking at leaders like Martin Luther King Jr and Nelson Mandela, who were themselves inspired by him. "We have heard about Martin Luther King Jr and Nelson Mandela. They are huge personalities but both said that they derived their inspiration from Mahatma Gandhi without ever meeting him. Such was the stature of the Father of our Nation," he said. Singh further appealed to those present at the event to work together to fulfil Gandhi`s dream of India. "He was fighting to win freedom for India but, along with fighting for freedom, Gandhi constantly used to think how will India of our dreams look like after freedom is achieved?" he said. "Today, we should all take a pledge that we will only rest after we achieve India of Mahatma Gandhi`s dreams," he added.

Our government walking on path laid out by Bapu: Rajnath Singh

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-narendra-modi-pays-tribute-to-mahatma-gandhi-at-raj-ghat-253271">Prime Minister Narendra Modi</a> on Wednesday arrived in Ahmedabad in Gujarat to commemorate the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/gandhi-lives-on-indian-politicians-pay-homage-to-mahatma-253179">150th birth anniversary of 'father of nation'</a> Mahatma Gandhi.</p>

<p>On the occasion, the prime minister said that "India's stature is rising across the globe".</p>

<p>The prime minister said that this time during his UN visit, he felt as if every corner of the world has accepted India.</p>

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<p>"I hope that India can lead the way and bring about a change in the world, India is capable of that," PM Modi said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Vaishnav Jan was sung by people of over 150 countries, the entire world paid tribute to Gandhiji," the prime minister said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Gandhi is today, will be there tomorrow. For every problem, the solution has to be Gandhi," he added. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Later in the evening, the prime minister visited the Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad and paid his tribute to Mahatma Gandhi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier in the day, PM Modi paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat on the occasion of his 150th birth anniversary.</p>

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<p>Modi was received by BJP working President JP Nadda, Union Minister for Commerce Piyush Goyal and Minister of State (MoS) independent charge, Hardeep Singh Puri at Raj Ghat.</p>

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<p>Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla also paid floral tributes to Mahatma at his final resting place.</p>

<p>The Prime Minister then left for Vijay Ghat to pay tributes to former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on his 115th birth anniversary.</p>


Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday arrived in Ahmedabad in Gujarat to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of 'father of nation' Mahatma Gandhi. On the occasion, the prime minister said that "India's stature is rising across the globe".

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday arrived in Ahmedabad in Gujarat to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of 'father of nation' Mahatma Gandhi. On the occasion, the prime minister said that "India's stature is rising across the globe". The prime minister said that this time during his UN visit, he felt as if every corner of the world has accepted India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Ahmedabad: India’s stature is rising at world stage. Respect for India is increasing all over. One can experience the change. The world can see that India is at the forefront of several positive changes taking place at the world stage. #Gujarat pic.twitter.com/c5s0rJTeWc — ANI (@ANI) October 2, 2019 × "I hope that India can lead the way and bring about a change in the world, India is capable of that," PM Modi said. "Vaishnav Jan was sung by people of over 150 countries, the entire world paid tribute to Gandhiji," the prime minister said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Ahmedabad: Mahatma Gandhi's 150th anniversary has been marked at the United Nations with immense enthusiasm. Take any problem the world faces, the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi offer solutions to those challenges. #GandhiAt150 pic.twitter.com/9Iebq3nTnd — ANI (@ANI) October 2, 2019 × "Gandhi is today, will be there tomorrow. For every problem, the solution has to be Gandhi," he added. Later in the evening, the prime minister visited the Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad and paid his tribute to Mahatma Gandhi. Earlier in the day, PM Modi paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat on the occasion of his 150th birth anniversary. #WATCH: Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at the Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. #GandhiJayanti #GandhiAt150 pic.twitter.com/317GZTg6DQ — ANI (@ANI) October 2, 2019 × Modi was received by BJP working President JP Nadda, Union Minister for Commerce Piyush Goyal and Minister of State (MoS) independent charge, Hardeep Singh Puri at Raj Ghat. × Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla also paid floral tributes to Mahatma at his final resting place. The Prime Minister then left for Vijay Ghat to pay tributes to former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on his 115th birth anniversary.

Gandhi is today, will be there tomorrow; Gandhi is the solution to all problems: PM Modi in Ahmedabad 

<p>Even as Bihar continues to be under the deluge, an Orange Alert has been issued for Patna, Vaishali, Begusarai, and Khagaria districts for October 3 and 4, as these areas are expected to receive heavy rainfall.</p>

<p>People formed long queues to collect food packets and water bottles which were distributed by National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) in Rajendra Nagar area here.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, to take stock of the situation, Ravi Shankar Prasad, the Union Minister and member Lok Sabha from Patna Sahib Constituency had also visited the flood-affected Rajendra Nagar area.</p>

<p>"I have visited all the areas of Kankarbag. The water has receded there to a great level. The biggest challenge is regarding health. Bleaching, fogging should be done...The administration is preparing a plan regarding that. As soon as the water level recedes, work will begin on it," said the Minister.</p>

<p>The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has rescued over ten thousand people from the state capital.</p>

<p>The rescue teams have been rowing people across the flooded streets in inflated boats from the past few days.</p>

<p>Five NDRF teams have been deployed in Patna`s Rajendra Nagar and Kankarbagh alone to assist people amid the flood situation.</p>

<p>Water had also entered the Kankarbagh Police Station.</p>

<p>Indian Air Force helicopters have also been dropping relief material to the flood-affected areas.</p>

<p>According to the Bihar State Disaster Management Authority, 40 people have died in the state due to the floods so far.<br />
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Even as Bihar continues to be under the deluge, an Orange Alert has been issued for Patna, Vaishali, Begusarai, and Khagaria districts for October 3 and 4, as these areas are expected to receive heavy rainfall.

Even as Bihar continues to be under the deluge, an Orange Alert has been issued for Patna, Vaishali, Begusarai, and Khagaria districts for October 3 and 4, as these areas are expected to receive heavy rainfall. People formed long queues to collect food packets and water bottles which were distributed by National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) in Rajendra Nagar area here. Meanwhile, to take stock of the situation, Ravi Shankar Prasad, the Union Minister and member Lok Sabha from Patna Sahib Constituency had also visited the flood-affected Rajendra Nagar area. "I have visited all the areas of Kankarbag. The water has receded there to a great level. The biggest challenge is regarding health. Bleaching, fogging should be done...The administration is preparing a plan regarding that. As soon as the water level recedes, work will begin on it," said the Minister. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has rescued over ten thousand people from the state capital. The rescue teams have been rowing people across the flooded streets in inflated boats from the past few days. Five NDRF teams have been deployed in Patna`s Rajendra Nagar and Kankarbagh alone to assist people amid the flood situation. Water had also entered the Kankarbagh Police Station. Indian Air Force helicopters have also been dropping relief material to the flood-affected areas. According to the Bihar State Disaster Management Authority, 40 people have died in the state due to the floods so far.

Bihar deluge: Orange alert in Patna, Vaishali, Begusarai and Khagaria

<p>Union Minister and Member of Parliament from Patna Sahib constituency, Ravi Shankar Prasad on Wednesday visited the flood-hit Rajendra Nagar area in Bihar.</p>

<p>The BJP leader interacted with the officials and enquired about the status of relief work being carried out.</p>

<p>"The level of water has receded a little. People told me that fogging should be done. I told the Collector Sahib, Patna who was there with me on the boat to complete the fogging. Rest, people are getting water and milk. There is no complaint in this regard," he said while speaking to reporters.</p>

<p>The Union Minister said the administration is active and added that Coal India Pump has been installed which will help in speedily receding the water level.</p>

<p>"I have visited all the areas of Kankarbag. The water has receded there to a great level. The biggest challenge is regarding health. Bleaching, fogging should be done...The administration is preparing a plan regarding that. As soon as the water level recedes, work will begin on it," he said.</p>

<p>When asked about the electricity problem being faced by the residents, he said, "Electricity department says --when there is water, there are chances of electrocution...so we have to save lives of people as well. As soon as the water level recedes, the electricity supply will resume."</p>

<p>The Minister also appreciated the authorities including the NDRF and SDRF for their work.</p>

<p>The MP from Patna Sahib constituency said he was pained, noting that it was his responsibility to be with the people.</p>

<p>"I am pained. I am with my people. That is why I am here for the last four days. It is my responsibility. The central government is with Bihar and people of Patna so that they get relief as soon as possible," he said.</p>

<p>The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has rescued over 10,000 people from state capital Patna which has been reeling under floods since the last few days, NDRF Commandant Vijay Sinha said on Wednesday.</p>

<p>Speaking to ANI, Sinha said, "NDRF has rescued 10,000 people, so far. Relief material distribution and their need for food are also being addressed."&nbsp;<br />
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Union Minister and Member of Parliament from Patna Sahib constituency, Ravi Shankar Prasad on Wednesday visited the flood-hit Rajendra Nagar area in Bihar. The BJP leader interacted with the officials and enquired about the status of relief work being carried out.

Union Minister and Member of Parliament from Patna Sahib constituency, Ravi Shankar Prasad on Wednesday visited the flood-hit Rajendra Nagar area in Bihar. The BJP leader interacted with the officials and enquired about the status of relief work being carried out. "The level of water has receded a little. People told me that fogging should be done. I told the Collector Sahib, Patna who was there with me on the boat to complete the fogging. Rest, people are getting water and milk. There is no complaint in this regard," he said while speaking to reporters. The Union Minister said the administration is active and added that Coal India Pump has been installed which will help in speedily receding the water level. "I have visited all the areas of Kankarbag. The water has receded there to a great level. The biggest challenge is regarding health. Bleaching, fogging should be done...The administration is preparing a plan regarding that. As soon as the water level recedes, work will begin on it," he said. When asked about the electricity problem being faced by the residents, he said, "Electricity department says --when there is water, there are chances of electrocution...so we have to save lives of people as well. As soon as the water level recedes, the electricity supply will resume." The Minister also appreciated the authorities including the NDRF and SDRF for their work. The MP from Patna Sahib constituency said he was pained, noting that it was his responsibility to be with the people. "I am pained. I am with my people. That is why I am here for the last four days. It is my responsibility. The central government is with Bihar and people of Patna so that they get relief as soon as possible," he said. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has rescued over 10,000 people from state capital Patna which has been reeling under floods since the last few days, NDRF Commandant Vijay Sinha said on Wednesday. Speaking to ANI, Sinha said, "NDRF has rescued 10,000 people, so far. Relief material distribution and their need for food are also being addressed."

Ravi Shankar Prasad visits flood-hit areas in Patna

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