<p>The Chairman and Managing Director of Air India, Ashwani Lohani on Sunday said that <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/fuel-supply-to-air-india-stopped-at-six-domestic-airports-report-244881">stoppage of fuel supplies at six airports</a> from Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) is because of an overall shortage of funds.</p>

<p>"It is because of an overall shortage of funds but doesn't reflect on the operational performance and recent efforts of the airline," Lohani said.</p>

<p>Earlier, on Friday state-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) led by Indian Oil stopped jet fuel supply to Air India at six airports - Kochi, Pune, Patna, Ranchi, Vizag and Mohali - over payment defaults.</p>

<p>"Oil marketing companies (OMCs) led by Indian Oil have stopped jet fuel supply at six airports," Air India Spokesperson Dhananjay Kumar had earlier said in a statement.</p>

<p>Kumar said Air India cannot handle huge debt service liabilities in the absence of equity support.</p>

<p>"This fiscal our financial performance is very good and we are moving towards healthy operating profit. Airline despite legacy issues is performing very well," he had maintained.</p>


The Chairman and Managing Director of Air India, Ashwani Lohani on Sunday said that stoppage of fuel supplies at six airports from Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) is because of an overall shortage of funds.

The Chairman and Managing Director of Air India, Ashwani Lohani on Sunday said that stoppage of fuel supplies at six airports from Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) is because of an overall shortage of funds. "It is because of an overall shortage of funds but doesn't reflect on the operational performance and recent efforts of the airline," Lohani said. Earlier, on Friday state-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) led by Indian Oil stopped jet fuel supply to Air India at six airports - Kochi, Pune, Patna, Ranchi, Vizag and Mohali - over payment defaults. "Oil marketing companies (OMCs) led by Indian Oil have stopped jet fuel supply at six airports," Air India Spokesperson Dhananjay Kumar had earlier said in a statement. Kumar said Air India cannot handle huge debt service liabilities in the absence of equity support. "This fiscal our financial performance is very good and we are moving towards healthy operating profit. Airline despite legacy issues is performing very well," he had maintained.

Stoppage of fuel supply due to shortage of funds: Air India chairman

Former finance minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) stalwart Arun Jaitley died on Saturday after a long battle with illness. The 66-year-old veteran leader, who held several important portfolios in his political career spanning over four decades, breathed his last at 12.07 pm on Saturday the All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) in New Delhi.

An orator, protagonist, philathropist; this is what describes Arun Jaitley

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mann-ki-baat-pm-modi-issues-a-clarion-call-to-make-india-plastic-free-245433">Prime Minister Narendra Modi</a> on Sunday revealed how he managed to communicate with <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/my-upbringing-does-not-allow-me-to-take-a-life-pm-modi-to-bear-grylls-on-fighting-a-tiger-241981">Bear Grylls</a>, a British adventurer on latter's show 'Man vs Wild'&nbsp;in Hindi.</p>

<p>There was much speculation as to how Modi managed to communicate with Grylls in Hindi while the TV personality responded adequately.</p>

<p>The Discovery Channel programme saw Modi, walking through the wild at the Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand.</p>

<p>"Some people ask me one thing, 'Modi ji, you were speaking in Hindi and Bear Grylls does not know Hindi, so how did you carry on such a fast conversation between the two of you?'" PM Modi said.</p>

<p>People were also curious to know if their conversation was edited and how many times they had to shoot, he said.</p>

<p>"The reality is that technology was used extensively in my conversation with Bear Grylls. Whenever I spoke, immediately there was a simultaneous translation into English or simultaneous interpretation in his ear. So I used to speak in Hindi, but he heard in English and because of that the communication became very easy and this is an amazing aspect of technology," PM Modi said during his monthly "Mann Ki Baat" programme.</p>

<p>The Prime Minister stressed that a lot of people wanted to know about the "Man vs Wild" episode broadcast on Discovery.</p>

<p>"So, when I was thinking of "Mann Ki Baat", I knew that there will be a lot of questions regarding my appearance in the show."&nbsp;</p>

<p>PM Modi also said that this one episode of Man vs Wild helped him reach out to a massive number of young people across the globe who follow the programme.</p>

<p>The TV episode featuring PM Modi was aired on August 12 and has been viewed by a record number of audiences.&nbsp;<br />
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday revealed how he managed to communicate with Bear Grylls, a British adventurer on latter's show 'Man vs Wild' in Hindi. There was much speculation as to how Modi managed to communicate with Grylls in Hindi while the TV personality responded adequately.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday revealed how he managed to communicate with Bear Grylls, a British adventurer on latter's show 'Man vs Wild' in Hindi. There was much speculation as to how Modi managed to communicate with Grylls in Hindi while the TV personality responded adequately. The Discovery Channel programme saw Modi, walking through the wild at the Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand. "Some people ask me one thing, 'Modi ji, you were speaking in Hindi and Bear Grylls does not know Hindi, so how did you carry on such a fast conversation between the two of you?'" PM Modi said. People were also curious to know if their conversation was edited and how many times they had to shoot, he said. "The reality is that technology was used extensively in my conversation with Bear Grylls. Whenever I spoke, immediately there was a simultaneous translation into English or simultaneous interpretation in his ear. So I used to speak in Hindi, but he heard in English and because of that the communication became very easy and this is an amazing aspect of technology," PM Modi said during his monthly "Mann Ki Baat" programme. The Prime Minister stressed that a lot of people wanted to know about the "Man vs Wild" episode broadcast on Discovery. "So, when I was thinking of "Mann Ki Baat", I knew that there will be a lot of questions regarding my appearance in the show." PM Modi also said that this one episode of Man vs Wild helped him reach out to a massive number of young people across the globe who follow the programme. The TV episode featuring PM Modi was aired on August 12 and has been viewed by a record number of audiences.

PM Modi reveals how he communicated with Bear Grylls in Hindi during Man vs Wild episode

<p>In a drive against malnutrition, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mann-ki-baat-pm-modi-issues-a-clarion-call-to-make-india-plastic-free-245433">Prime Minister Narendra Modi</a> on Sunday called for observing the month of September as "Poshan Abhiyan."</p>

<p>"Today, due to lack of awareness, both poor and rich families are affected by malnutrition. The entire month of September will be observed as "Poshan Abhiyan" across the country," he said during his monthly "Mann Ki Baat" programme.</p>

<p>"Under the 'Poshan Abhiyaan'&nbsp;campaign, we through various scientific approaches will fight malnutrition and make the initiative a mass movement," the Prime Minister added.</p>

<p>Recalling the 'Mutthi Bhar Dhaanya'&nbsp;initiative, the Prime Minister said, "Mutthi Bhar Dhaanya" initiative has turned into a big movement in Nashik.</p>

<p>During the harvest period, Anganwadi workers collect a handful of rice grain from people.</p>

<p>This grain is used to make hot food for children and women."&nbsp;<br />
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In a drive against malnutrition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called for observing the month of September as "Poshan Abhiyan." "Today, due to lack of awareness, both poor and rich families are affected by malnutrition.

In a drive against malnutrition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called for observing the month of September as "Poshan Abhiyan." "Today, due to lack of awareness, both poor and rich families are affected by malnutrition. The entire month of September will be observed as "Poshan Abhiyan" across the country," he said during his monthly "Mann Ki Baat" programme. "Under the 'Poshan Abhiyaan' campaign, we through various scientific approaches will fight malnutrition and make the initiative a mass movement," the Prime Minister added. Recalling the 'Mutthi Bhar Dhaanya' initiative, the Prime Minister said, "Mutthi Bhar Dhaanya" initiative has turned into a big movement in Nashik. During the harvest period, Anganwadi workers collect a handful of rice grain from people. This grain is used to make hot food for children and women."

To combat malnutrition, PM calls for observing September as 'Poshan Abhiyan'

<p>The Home Ministry has constituted Inter-Ministerial Central Teams (IMCTs) to visit Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Bihar, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Kerala, which have been affected by recent floods.</p>

<p>A Home Ministry release said on Saturday the teams have been constituted in pursuance of a decision taken by Home Minister Amit Shah at a meeting held on August 19.</p>

<p>The IMCTs will make a first-hand assessment of damages caused and relief work carried out by the state administration.</p>

<p>Till now IMCTs visited affected states only after getting memorandum about damage in the affected areas.</p>

<p>The release said that IMCT will again visit the state after submission of memorandum for a detailed assessment of the damages to make final recommendations for allocation of additional funds.</p>


The Home Ministry has constituted Inter-Ministerial Central Teams (IMCTs) to visit Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Bihar, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Kerala, which have been affected by recent floods.

The Home Ministry has constituted Inter-Ministerial Central Teams (IMCTs) to visit Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Bihar, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Kerala, which have been affected by recent floods. A Home Ministry release said on Saturday the teams have been constituted in pursuance of a decision taken by Home Minister Amit Shah at a meeting held on August 19. The IMCTs will make a first-hand assessment of damages caused and relief work carried out by the state administration. Till now IMCTs visited affected states only after getting memorandum about damage in the affected areas. The release said that IMCT will again visit the state after submission of memorandum for a detailed assessment of the damages to make final recommendations for allocation of additional funds.

Home Ministry forms teams to visit flood-affected states

<p>India on Saturday said that 20 of the most prominent NRI businessmen have expressed their strong support for participating in the Jammu and Kashmir investors'&nbsp;summit scheduled to be held in October.</p>

<p>"20 of the most prominent NRI businessmen...expressed their strong support for participating in the Jammu and Kashmir invest event which is being planned, through investment and human resource development," Secretary (Economic Relations) in the External Affairs Ministry T S Tirumurti told reporters.</p>

<p>The three-day global investors'&nbsp;summit will be held for the first time in Jammu and Kashmir.</p>

<p>The event is scheduled to begin on October 12 in the presence of "dignitaries at the highest level" in Srinagar and conclude on October 14 in Jammu, the state's Principal Secretary (Commerce and Industry) NK Chaudhary had said.</p>

<p>Agriculture and horticulture, food processing, film industry, harvesting technology, tourism, IT, handloom and handicraft, healthcare and pharmaceuticals are among the core sectors on which the summit will be focused.</p>

<p>A large number of Union Ministers, representatives of state governments, central government secretaries will also be participating in the summit, the officer said.Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organisation (JKTPO), which was set up earlier this year, will be the nodal agency for the event and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has been roped in as the national partner of the government.&nbsp;</p>


India on Saturday said that 20 of the most prominent NRI businessmen have expressed their strong support for participating in the Jammu and Kashmir investors' summit scheduled to be held in October.

India on Saturday said that 20 of the most prominent NRI businessmen have expressed their strong support for participating in the Jammu and Kashmir investors' summit scheduled to be held in October. "20 of the most prominent NRI businessmen...expressed their strong support for participating in the Jammu and Kashmir invest event which is being planned, through investment and human resource development," Secretary (Economic Relations) in the External Affairs Ministry T S Tirumurti told reporters. The three-day global investors' summit will be held for the first time in Jammu and Kashmir. The event is scheduled to begin on October 12 in the presence of "dignitaries at the highest level" in Srinagar and conclude on October 14 in Jammu, the state's Principal Secretary (Commerce and Industry) NK Chaudhary had said. Agriculture and horticulture, food processing, film industry, harvesting technology, tourism, IT, handloom and handicraft, healthcare and pharmaceuticals are among the core sectors on which the summit will be focused. A large number of Union Ministers, representatives of state governments, central government secretaries will also be participating in the summit, the officer said.Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organisation (JKTPO), which was set up earlier this year, will be the nodal agency for the event and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has been roped in as the national partner of the government.

20 NRI businessmen keen to participate in Jammu and Kashmir investment meet: India

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/it-took-too-long-for-indian-pm-to-visit-this-country-pm-modi-addresses-indian-diaspora-in-bahrain-245375">Prime Minister Narendra Modi</a> on Saturday paid an emotional tribute to former <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/leaders-politicians-arrive-at-jaitleys-residence-to-pay-tribute-last-rites-to-take-place-tomorrow-at-nigambodh-ghat-245311">union minister Arun Jaitley</a> at an Indian community event here stating that he had lost a friend with whom he was always connected in his political journey and with whom he had moved to realise dreams conjured together.</p>

<p>"I cannot imagine that I am here so far and my friend has gone," he said recalling his decades-old friendship with Jaitley. Towards the end of his address to the Indian community here, Modi told the gathering that he was in deeply pained over the demise of Jaitley earlier in the day.</p>

<p>Modi said these were difficult moments for him as he was bound by duty on one side and on the other side there were abiding memories of friendship.The Prime Minister said that Bahrain was filled with enthusiasm and India was celebrating the festival of Janmashtami but for him, there was a feeling of pain.</p>

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<p>"At this moment, I am standing before you with deep pain in my heart. From student life, the friend with whom step after step of public life was taken, the political journey was undertaken... staying connected with each other at every moment, facing struggles together, dreaming together and working for realisation of dreams, such a long journey was done with that friend Arun Jaitley, India's former Defence Minister, Finance Minister, he passed away today. I cannot imagine that I am here so far and my friend has gone," Jaitley said.</p>

<p>He also remembered party leader and former union minister Sushma Swaraj who died on August 6.</p>

<p>"Some days back, our former external affairs minister sister Sushmaji passed away. Today my friend Arun has gone. I am facing difficult moments. One one side I am bound by duty and on the other, there are feelings of friendship. From Bahrain, I pay my tributes, bow to him, I pray that Almighty gives courage to his family members," Modi said.&nbsp;<br />
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid an emotional tribute to former union minister Arun Jaitley at an Indian community event here stating that he had lost a friend with whom he was always connected in his political journey and with whom he had moved to realise dreams conjured together.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid an emotional tribute to former union minister Arun Jaitley at an Indian community event here stating that he had lost a friend with whom he was always connected in his political journey and with whom he had moved to realise dreams conjured together. "I cannot imagine that I am here so far and my friend has gone," he said recalling his decades-old friendship with Jaitley. Towards the end of his address to the Indian community here, Modi told the gathering that he was in deeply pained over the demise of Jaitley earlier in the day. Modi said these were difficult moments for him as he was bound by duty on one side and on the other side there were abiding memories of friendship.The Prime Minister said that Bahrain was filled with enthusiasm and India was celebrating the festival of Janmashtami but for him, there was a feeling of pain. My friend Arun Jaitley loved India, loved his party and loved being among people. It is upsetting and unbelievable that a person I have known since our youth is no longer in our midst. I pay my tributes to him. pic.twitter.com/lFkCXxfxqS — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 24, 2019 × "At this moment, I am standing before you with deep pain in my heart. From student life, the friend with whom step after step of public life was taken, the political journey was undertaken... staying connected with each other at every moment, facing struggles together, dreaming together and working for realisation of dreams, such a long journey was done with that friend Arun Jaitley, India's former Defence Minister, Finance Minister, he passed away today. I cannot imagine that I am here so far and my friend has gone," Jaitley said. He also remembered party leader and former union minister Sushma Swaraj who died on August 6. "Some days back, our former external affairs minister sister Sushmaji passed away. Today my friend Arun has gone. I am facing difficult moments. One one side I am bound by duty and on the other, there are feelings of friendship. From Bahrain, I pay my tributes, bow to him, I pray that Almighty gives courage to his family members," Modi said.

I'm here so far and my friend has gone: PM Modi's emotional tribute to Jaitley in Bahrain

<p>Over 2 lakh bio-toilets have been installed in 60,906 train coaches of Indian Railways, the Ministry of Railways said on Saturday.</p>

<p>Taking to Twitter, the ministry said that 2,18,515 bio-toilets have been installed and the work is going at a rapid pace to installed it in remaining coaches as well.</p>

<p>"Indian Railways is making a significant contribution in keeping the environment clean and tidy. Under this, bio-toilets are being installed in trains, which will help in keeping the train and track clean. 2,18,515 bio-toilets have been installed in 60,906 coaches till now. Bio-toilets are being installed in the remaining coaches at a rapid pace," the Ministry of Railways tweeted.</p>

<p>The 'Bio-Toilet project'&nbsp;of Indian Railways is an innovative and indigenous development of technology. This technology is first of its kind being used by any railroad in the world for on-board accelerated digestion of human waste.</p>

<p>These bio-toilets are fitted underneath the lavatories and the human waste discharged into them is acted upon by a colony of anaerobic bacteria that convert human waste mainly into water and small amounts of bio-gases.</p>

<p>The gases escape into atmosphere and waste water is discharged after chlorination onto the track.</p>

<p>Human waste, thus, does not fall on the railway tracks thus improving cleanliness and hygiene at platforms, and facilitate track and coaches maintenance staff to perform their work more efficiently.</p>

<p>The Bio-toilet project is aligned with 'Swachh Bharat Mission', launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The technology for Bio-toilets have been innovated, designed and is 'Made in India'.</p>

<p>It has been developed jointly by Indian Railways'&nbsp;Engineers &amp; DRDO's scientists. It is one example where the technology developed for defence applications has been utilised for civilian purpose.&nbsp;<br />
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Over 2 lakh bio-toilets have been installed in 60,906 train coaches of Indian Railways, the Ministry of Railways said on Saturday. Taking to Twitter, the ministry said that 2,18,515 bio-toilets have been installed and the work is going at a rapid pace to installed it in remaining coaches as well.

Over 2 lakh bio-toilets have been installed in 60,906 train coaches of Indian Railways, the Ministry of Railways said on Saturday. Taking to Twitter, the ministry said that 2,18,515 bio-toilets have been installed and the work is going at a rapid pace to installed it in remaining coaches as well. "Indian Railways is making a significant contribution in keeping the environment clean and tidy. Under this, bio-toilets are being installed in trains, which will help in keeping the train and track clean. 2,18,515 bio-toilets have been installed in 60,906 coaches till now. Bio-toilets are being installed in the remaining coaches at a rapid pace," the Ministry of Railways tweeted. The 'Bio-Toilet project' of Indian Railways is an innovative and indigenous development of technology. This technology is first of its kind being used by any railroad in the world for on-board accelerated digestion of human waste. These bio-toilets are fitted underneath the lavatories and the human waste discharged into them is acted upon by a colony of anaerobic bacteria that convert human waste mainly into water and small amounts of bio-gases. The gases escape into atmosphere and waste water is discharged after chlorination onto the track. Human waste, thus, does not fall on the railway tracks thus improving cleanliness and hygiene at platforms, and facilitate track and coaches maintenance staff to perform their work more efficiently. The Bio-toilet project is aligned with 'Swachh Bharat Mission', launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The technology for Bio-toilets have been innovated, designed and is 'Made in India'. It has been developed jointly by Indian Railways' Engineers & DRDO's scientists. It is one example where the technology developed for defence applications has been utilised for civilian purpose.

Over 2 lakh bio-toilets installed in 60,906 train coaches

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday received <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-to-be-honoured-with-uaes-highest-civilian-award-245219">UAE's highest civilian order, the 'Order of Zayed'</a>.</p>

<p>UAE's Crown Prince Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan conferred the honour acknowledging PM Modi's distinguished leadership. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The award was announced in April this year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in UAE yesterday evening. Earlier in the day, both the leaders held delegation-level talks in Abu Dhabi today.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the talks, the Crown Prince and PM Modi discussed the growing convergences between the two nations.</p>

<p>"Crown prince referred very warmly to our relations and to the level we have reached. He stressed the importance of India and UAE working even more closely to overcome challenges," Secretary ER Tirumurti noted.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Tirumurti added that the Crown Prince talked about the "bridges we have built should be made even stronger" and "stressed the importance of continuing to work closely towards deradicalisation".&nbsp;</p>

<p>UAE is the first country in the Gulf to adopt the RuPay card and the third country globally after Singapore and Bhutan to adopt it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>RuPay Card will be accepted at 175,000 merchant acceptance locations and 5,000 ATM and cash access locations within the UAE.</p>

<p>The adoption of RuPay card will help Indian tourist, who will be visiting the country, and businesses there. The UAE receives close to 3 million Indian tourists annually and the adoption of RuPay card in the West Asian country will lower the charges as Indians tourists will save on the exchange rate.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The RuPay card was launched in the presence of the Indian community who pledged support to invest in Kashmir Investment Summit.</p>

<p>"At the business roundtable in Abu Dhabi with NRI businessmen based in the UAE, PM urged them to invest in India, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir and Laddakh, in view of the recent changes. The NRI business community demonstrated their enthusiasm in this regard." External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said.</p>

<p>Indian PM and Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi also released postage stamps on Mahatma Gandhi to commemorate his 150th birth anniversary in the UAE. This is PM Modi's third visit to the UAE.</p>

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<p>In a tweet the&nbsp;Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi,&nbsp;Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed said that PM Modi has been conferred the award for boosting India-UAE ties.<br />
He tweeted, “We have historical and comprehensive strategic ties with India, reinforced by the pivotal role of my dear friend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who gave these relations a big boost. In appreciation of his efforts, the UAE President grants him the Zayed Medal.”</p>

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<p>Modi first visited the country in August of 2015 which was followed by the visit of Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in 2016.</p>

<p>The following year the Crown Prince was the chief guest at India's republic day parade and again in 2018 PM Modi visited the country and was the chief guest at the sixth World Government Summit in Dubai.&nbsp;</p>


Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday received UAE's highest civilian order, the 'Order of Zayed'. UAE's Crown Prince Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan conferred the honour acknowledging PM Modi's distinguished leadership.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday received UAE's highest civilian order, the 'Order of Zayed'. UAE's Crown Prince Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan conferred the honour acknowledging PM Modi's distinguished leadership. The award was announced in April this year. Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in UAE yesterday evening. Earlier in the day, both the leaders held delegation-level talks in Abu Dhabi today. During the talks, the Crown Prince and PM Modi discussed the growing convergences between the two nations. "Crown prince referred very warmly to our relations and to the level we have reached. He stressed the importance of India and UAE working even more closely to overcome challenges," Secretary ER Tirumurti noted. Tirumurti added that the Crown Prince talked about the "bridges we have built should be made even stronger" and "stressed the importance of continuing to work closely towards deradicalisation". UAE is the first country in the Gulf to adopt the RuPay card and the third country globally after Singapore and Bhutan to adopt it. RuPay Card will be accepted at 175,000 merchant acceptance locations and 5,000 ATM and cash access locations within the UAE. The adoption of RuPay card will help Indian tourist, who will be visiting the country, and businesses there. The UAE receives close to 3 million Indian tourists annually and the adoption of RuPay card in the West Asian country will lower the charges as Indians tourists will save on the exchange rate. Abu Dhabi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi conferred with Order of Zayed, UAE's highest civilian award by Crown Prince, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. pic.twitter.com/tezAhEDtJU — ANI (@ANI) August 24, 2019 × The RuPay card was launched in the presence of the Indian community who pledged support to invest in Kashmir Investment Summit. "At the business roundtable in Abu Dhabi with NRI businessmen based in the UAE, PM urged them to invest in India, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir and Laddakh, in view of the recent changes. The NRI business community demonstrated their enthusiasm in this regard." External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said. Indian PM and Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi also released postage stamps on Mahatma Gandhi to commemorate his 150th birth anniversary in the UAE. This is PM Modi's third visit to the UAE. We have historical and comprehensive strategic ties with India, reinforced by the pivotal role of my dear friend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who gave these relations a big boost. In appreciation of his efforts, the UAE President grants him the Zayed Medal. — محمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) April 4, 2019 × In a tweet the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed said that PM Modi has been conferred the award for boosting India-UAE ties. He tweeted, “We have historical and comprehensive strategic ties with India, reinforced by the pivotal role of my dear friend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who gave these relations a big boost. In appreciation of his efforts, the UAE President grants him the Zayed Medal.” Ministry of External Affairs: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first engagement in the United Arab Emirates was the launch of Rupay card, it is the first time the Rupay card is being launched in the Middle East. pic.twitter.com/epGqhm3W2h — ANI (@ANI) August 24, 2019 × Modi first visited the country in August of 2015 which was followed by the visit of Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in 2016. The following year the Crown Prince was the chief guest at India's republic day parade and again in 2018 PM Modi visited the country and was the chief guest at the sixth World Government Summit in Dubai.

UAE honours PM Modi with highest civilian award 'Order of Zayed'

<p>Jammu and Kashmir principal secretary, Rohit Kansal on Saturday briefed media on the current situation in Jammu and Kashmir, stating that day-time restrictions have been lifted from 69 police stations across the Kashmir valley.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"In Jammu division, the corresponding figure is 81 police stations without any day-time restrictions," Kansal said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He said that there has been a steady decline in incidents from August 17 but the threat of cross-border terrorism continues to exist.</p>

<p>"Relevant security forces are maintaining a state of high alert," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Kansal also informed that as many as 1500 primary and 1,000 middle schools were opened but attendance continues to be very thin.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking about the restoration of landline phones in the region, Kansal said, "There have been both demand and complaint regarding the pace at which landlines have been restored. This is continuously being reviewed with the relevant telephone authorities, who have informed us that one of the reasons for the slow pace is the manual intervention required at some exchanges. Be that as it may, we are now being informed that eight new exchanges comprising 5,300 phones are likely to be restored over the weekend."</p>

<p>"There has been an important decision taken regarding holding elections to the Block Development Councils, as the next step towards operationalising and institutionalizing Panchayati Raj mechanism in the state."Regarding this, Jammu and Kashmir Rural Development Department Secretary, said "Elections would be held to 316 Block Development Councils across Jammu and Kashmir. The preparations are underway for the same. The first step is to conduct reservation exercise in the valley and it is in the last stage in Jammu. By the end of September, we should be able to complete the exercise."&nbsp;</p>


Jammu and Kashmir principal secretary, Rohit Kansal on Saturday briefed media on the current situation in Jammu and Kashmir, stating that day-time restrictions have been lifted from 69 police stations across the Kashmir valley.

Jammu and Kashmir principal secretary, Rohit Kansal on Saturday briefed media on the current situation in Jammu and Kashmir, stating that day-time restrictions have been lifted from 69 police stations across the Kashmir valley. "In Jammu division, the corresponding figure is 81 police stations without any day-time restrictions," Kansal said. Rohit Kansal, J&K Principal Secretary, Planning Commission: Day-time restrictions have now been lifted from 69 police stations across the Kashmir valley. In Jammu division, the corresponding figure is 81 police stations without any day-time restrictions. pic.twitter.com/pE7ajt1Eq8 — ANI (@ANI) August 24, 2019 × He said that there has been a steady decline in incidents from August 17 but the threat of cross-border terrorism continues to exist. "Relevant security forces are maintaining a state of high alert," he added. Rohit Kansal, J&K Principal Secretary, Planning Commission: Day-time restrictions have now been lifted from 69 police stations across the Kashmir valley. In Jammu division, the corresponding figure is 81 police stations without any day-time restrictions. pic.twitter.com/pE7ajt1Eq8 — ANI (@ANI) August 24, 2019 × Kansal also informed that as many as 1500 primary and 1,000 middle schools were opened but attendance continues to be very thin. Speaking about the restoration of landline phones in the region, Kansal said, "There have been both demand and complaint regarding the pace at which landlines have been restored. This is continuously being reviewed with the relevant telephone authorities, who have informed us that one of the reasons for the slow pace is the manual intervention required at some exchanges. Be that as it may, we are now being informed that eight new exchanges comprising 5,300 phones are likely to be restored over the weekend." "There has been an important decision taken regarding holding elections to the Block Development Councils, as the next step towards operationalising and institutionalizing Panchayati Raj mechanism in the state."Regarding this, Jammu and Kashmir Rural Development Department Secretary, said "Elections would be held to 316 Block Development Councils across Jammu and Kashmir. The preparations are underway for the same. The first step is to conduct reservation exercise in the valley and it is in the last stage in Jammu. By the end of September, we should be able to complete the exercise."

Threat of cross-border terrorism continues to exist, security forces remain on high alert: Jammu and Kashmir principal secretary

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bahrain on Saturday on the third leg of this three-nation tour, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country.</p>

<p>Modi was received by Prime Minister of Bahrain Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa at the airport here, External Affairs Minister Raveesh Kumar wrote on Twitter.</p>

<p>"Infusing new energy on the foundation of close civilizational linkages. PM @narendramodi arrives in #Manama, Bahrain. As a special gesture, received warmly by HH Prince Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, the PM of #Bahrain. This is the first-ever visit by an Indian PM to Bahrain," Kumar wrote on Twitter.</p>

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<p>Modi is scheduled to hold a bilateral with Al Khalifa, during which the two leaders are expected to discuss the entire spectrum of bilateral relations, as well as regional and international issues of mutual interest.</p>

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<p>Later, the King of Bahrain, Shaikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, will be hosting a banquet dinner in honour of Modi.</p>

<p>The prime minister would also launch the renovation of Shreenathji (Shree Krishna) temple in Manama.&nbsp;<br />
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bahrain on Saturday on the third leg of this three-nation tour, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bahrain on Saturday on the third leg of this three-nation tour, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country. Modi was received by Prime Minister of Bahrain Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa at the airport here, External Affairs Minister Raveesh Kumar wrote on Twitter. "Infusing new energy on the foundation of close civilizational linkages. PM @narendramodi arrives in #Manama, Bahrain. As a special gesture, received warmly by HH Prince Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, the PM of #Bahrain. This is the first-ever visit by an Indian PM to Bahrain," Kumar wrote on Twitter. A ‘pearl’ in our extended neighborhood PM @narendramodi extended a ceremonial welcome at Al Gudaibiya Palace in #Manama in the presence of Prime Minister HH Prince Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa. pic.twitter.com/5Nwp7RZbzu — Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) August 24, 2019 × Modi is scheduled to hold a bilateral with Al Khalifa, during which the two leaders are expected to discuss the entire spectrum of bilateral relations, as well as regional and international issues of mutual interest. Infusing new energy on the foundation of close civilizational linkages. PM @narendramodi arrives in #Manama, Bahrain. As a special gesture, received warmly by HH Prince Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, the PM of #Bahrain. This is the first ever visit by an Indian PM to Bahrain. pic.twitter.com/L5bsS0Wozi — Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) August 24, 2019 × Later, the King of Bahrain, Shaikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, will be hosting a banquet dinner in honour of Modi. The prime minister would also launch the renovation of Shreenathji (Shree Krishna) temple in Manama.

PM Modi becomes first Indian prime minister to visit Bahrain

<p>US Mission in India, in a statement condoled, the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/leaders-politicians-arrive-at-jaitleys-residence-to-pay-tribute-last-rites-to-take-place-tomorrow-at-nigambodh-ghat-245311">demise of former finance minister Arun Jaitley</a> on Saturday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"US Mission in India grieves with people of India on the demise of former minister Arun Jaitley. He'll be remembered for his long and distinguished service. Especially notable was his introduction of GST, efforts to improve ease of doing business and measures to combat corruption," the statement read.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/life-and-times-of-arun-jaitley-an-impeccable-strategist-and-bjps-precious-diamond-245285">Jaitley</a> recognized the importance of US-India relationship and worked to improve economic ties between our countries. US Mission in India extends our deepest condolences to former minister Jaitley’s family and many friends, as well as to all the citizens of India".</p>

<p>Jaitley breathed his last on Saturday. He was 66.</p>

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<p>The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) released an official statement to confirm the sad demise. Earlier, AIIMS&nbsp;sources said that Jaitley's health had deteriorated.<br />
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Jaitley was admitted to the AIIMS on August 9. He was undergoing treatment in the intensive care unit (ICU) at the country's premier medical institution.</p>

<p>Jaitley was not keeping well for some time. He did not even contest the 2019 Lok Sabha election citing health reasons. In February, Piyush Goyal had to present the interim budget as Jaitley was in US for treatment.</p>

<p>Jaitley had undergone renal transplant on May 14 last year. In September 2014, he underwent bariatric surgery to correct the weight he had gained because of a long-standing diabetic condition.</p>


US Mission in India, in a statement condoled, the demise of former finance minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday. "US Mission in India grieves with people of India on the demise of former minister Arun Jaitley.

US Mission in India, in a statement condoled, the demise of former finance minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday. "US Mission in India grieves with people of India on the demise of former minister Arun Jaitley. He'll be remembered for his long and distinguished service. Especially notable was his introduction of GST, efforts to improve ease of doing business and measures to combat corruption," the statement read. "Jaitley recognized the importance of US-India relationship and worked to improve economic ties between our countries. US Mission in India extends our deepest condolences to former minister Jaitley’s family and many friends, as well as to all the citizens of India". Jaitley breathed his last on Saturday. He was 66. US Embassy: Minister Jaitley recognized the importance of US-India relationship & worked to improve economic ties between our countries. US Mission in India extends our deepest condolences to former Minister Jaitley’s family& many friends, as well as to all the citizens of India https://t.co/MuUWE87KqI — ANI (@ANI) August 24, 2019 × The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) released an official statement to confirm the sad demise. Earlier, AIIMS sources said that Jaitley's health had deteriorated. Jaitley was admitted to the AIIMS on August 9. He was undergoing treatment in the intensive care unit (ICU) at the country's premier medical institution. Jaitley was not keeping well for some time. He did not even contest the 2019 Lok Sabha election citing health reasons. In February, Piyush Goyal had to present the interim budget as Jaitley was in US for treatment. Jaitley had undergone renal transplant on May 14 last year. In September 2014, he underwent bariatric surgery to correct the weight he had gained because of a long-standing diabetic condition.

US Mission in India condoles Jaitley's demise, remembers him for boosting India-US ties

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