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As the fourth Indo-US Health Dialogue began here on Monday, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a report to commemorate more than a half-century of successful collaborations with the government in New Delhi.

According to the report, the CDC`s decades-old, highly productive, and mutually beneficial public health collaboration with India has achieved measurable success across several critical areas, including, Polio eradication, controlling HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and influenza, building core public health capabilities across disease surveillance, laboratory systems, public health workforce and emergency response and scaling up antimicrobial resistance, and infection prevention and control.

The pandemic has further strengthened the CDC`s partnership with the government of India.

The CDC's Country Director, Meghna Desai said: "The impact and strategic value of CDC`s long-standing collaborations with the Government of India are increasingly clear. Many of our joint efforts are being leveraged to support India`s ongoing Covid-19 response."

"Based on past successes and current public health initiatives, the CDC and the government of India are well-placed to better respond to the world`s most pressing public health challenges," said a statement from CDC.

It added further that the government of India has successfully addressed challenges over the past decades through major investments in the nation`s public health institutions, dedicated resources and platforms to expand one of the largest public health workforces in the world, and a sustained commitment to confront challenging disease control priorities in the country and the region.

"From smallpox to SARS-CoV-2, CDC collaborations with India have benefited both our countries, the entire region, and indeed the world," the statement said.

As the fourth Indo-US Health Dialogue began here on Monday, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a report to commemorate more than a half-century of successful collaborations with the government in New Delhi.

As the fourth Indo-US Health Dialogue began here on Monday, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a report to commemorate more than a half-century of successful collaborations with the government in New Delhi. According to the report, the CDC`s decades-old, highly productive, and mutually beneficial public health collaboration with India has achieved measurable success across several critical areas, including, Polio eradication, controlling HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and influenza, building core public health capabilities across disease surveillance, laboratory systems, public health workforce and emergency response and scaling up antimicrobial resistance, and infection prevention and control. The pandemic has further strengthened the CDC`s partnership with the government of India. The CDC's Country Director, Meghna Desai said: "The impact and strategic value of CDC`s long-standing collaborations with the Government of India are increasingly clear. Many of our joint efforts are being leveraged to support India`s ongoing Covid-19 response." "Based on past successes and current public health initiatives, the CDC and the government of India are well-placed to better respond to the world`s most pressing public health challenges," said a statement from CDC. It added further that the government of India has successfully addressed challenges over the past decades through major investments in the nation`s public health institutions, dedicated resources and platforms to expand one of the largest public health workforces in the world, and a sustained commitment to confront challenging disease control priorities in the country and the region. "From smallpox to SARS-CoV-2, CDC collaborations with India have benefited both our countries, the entire region, and indeed the world," the statement said.

India, CDC well-placed to better respond to pressing public health challenges: Report

Last week, the entire market welcomed the mega merger between ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) and Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) with open arms but Invesco is still hellbent on its proposal to change the Board of ZEEL. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Invesco has neither any solid proposal nor any work-related experience of entertainment industry. The big question here is - What's the intention behind Invesco's move? &nbsp;&nbsp;

ZEEL board has who's who of entertainment industry, however, Invesco has no big name having any big experience in media and entertainment sector. Now, questions are cropping up due to the said proposal of Invesco. &nbsp;

Let's have a look at proposed Board by Invesco and the experience that proposed members have:- &nbsp;

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Surendra Singh Sirohi &nbsp;

- No prior experience in media &nbsp;&nbsp;

- Limited experience in listed company; as of now in HFCL board &nbsp;

- 3 years experience in Bharat Electronics Board &nbsp;

- Is telecom sector experience enough for ZEEL? &nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;

Aruna Sharma &nbsp;

- Was independent director in Jindal Steel for 2 years &nbsp;&nbsp;

- No reappointment after first tenure &nbsp;&nbsp;

- As of now, independent director in Welspun enterprises &nbsp;

- Controversy erupted on presentation of Commonwealth Games while holding DG Doordarshan post &nbsp;

- Private company probed production, presentation &nbsp;

- Shunglu Committee alleged that she benefitted private firms &nbsp;&nbsp;

- Rs 135 cr loss to government alleged &nbsp;

- IPC, PCA action was proposed &nbsp;

- ED probed FEMA violation; parent cadre was sent &nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;

Naina Krishnamurthy &nbsp;

- Limited experience with respect to listed company &nbsp;

-No experience of media and entertainment &nbsp;

&nbsp;

Rohan Dhamija &nbsp;&nbsp;

- No experience of board in any listed company &nbsp;

-By and large, holds experience in Analysys Mason as Managing Partner &nbsp;

- No experience of media and entertainment &nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;

Srinivasa Rao Addepalli &nbsp;

- No major experience except Tata Group; board member nowhere &nbsp;

-Tata is an investor in his edutech startup Global Gyan &nbsp;

- Ratan Tata is angel investor in Global Gyan &nbsp;

-No clarity so far on investment amount by Ratan Tata &nbsp;

-Most of the projects held by Global Gyan are from Tata Group &nbsp;

-Many staff members of Tata are in advisory role and faculty member role &nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;

Gaurav Mehta &nbsp;

- Associated with Raine Advisors India Pvt. Ltd &nbsp;

-No experience in listed company &nbsp;

- He is on board of company, which is registered as broker-dealer in US SEC &nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;

Zee Business raises some tough questions for Invesco:- &nbsp;

- Where is the media, industry, digital and tech experience of Invesco proposed board members? &nbsp;

- Where is the experience of merger, acquisitions and approval? &nbsp;

- How did Invesco get right to grab 6 seats in Board without having 18% share? &nbsp;&nbsp;

- Why is Invesco forgetting that it is a financial investor, not strategic investor? &nbsp;

- If Invesco has no solid plan, then why it wants to break the mega merger deal of ZEEL-Sony? &nbsp;

- Do foreign investors like Invesco want to destabilise an established Indian brand?&nbsp;

Last week, the entire market welcomed the mega merger between ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) and Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) with open arms but Invesco is still hellbent on its proposal to change the Board of ZEEL.

Last week, the entire market welcomed the mega merger between ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) and Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) with open arms but Invesco is still hellbent on its proposal to change the Board of ZEEL. Invesco has neither any solid proposal nor any work-related experience of entertainment industry. The big question here is - What's the intention behind Invesco's move? ZEEL board has who's who of entertainment industry, however, Invesco has no big name having any big experience in media and entertainment sector. Now, questions are cropping up due to the said proposal of Invesco. Let's have a look at proposed Board by Invesco and the experience that proposed members have:- Surendra Singh Sirohi - No prior experience in media - Limited experience in listed company; as of now in HFCL board - 3 years experience in Bharat Electronics Board - Is telecom sector experience enough for ZEEL? Aruna Sharma - Was independent director in Jindal Steel for 2 years - No reappointment after first tenure - As of now, independent director in Welspun enterprises - Controversy erupted on presentation of Commonwealth Games while holding DG Doordarshan post - Private company probed production, presentation - Shunglu Committee alleged that she benefitted private firms - Rs 135 cr loss to government alleged - IPC, PCA action was proposed - ED probed FEMA violation; parent cadre was sent Naina Krishnamurthy - Limited experience with respect to listed company -No experience of media and entertainment Rohan Dhamija - No experience of board in any listed company -By and large, holds experience in Analysys Mason as Managing Partner - No experience of media and entertainment Srinivasa Rao Addepalli - No major experience except Tata Group; board member nowhere -Tata is an investor in his edutech startup Global Gyan - Ratan Tata is angel investor in Global Gyan -No clarity so far on investment amount by Ratan Tata -Most of the projects held by Global Gyan are from Tata Group -Many staff members of Tata are in advisory role and faculty member role Gaurav Mehta - Associated with Raine Advisors India Pvt. Ltd -No experience in listed company - He is on board of company, which is registered as broker-dealer in US SEC Zee Business raises some tough questions for Invesco:- - Where is the media, industry, digital and tech experience of Invesco proposed board members? - Where is the experience of merger, acquisitions and approval? - How did Invesco get right to grab 6 seats in Board without having 18% share? - Why is Invesco forgetting that it is a financial investor, not strategic investor? - If Invesco has no solid plan, then why it wants to break the mega merger deal of ZEEL-Sony? - Do foreign investors like Invesco want to destabilise an established Indian brand?

Upset with ZEEL-Sony merger, Invesco faces tough questions over change in board proposal

According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), children&nbsp;below 14 years accounted for 7.9 per cent of all cancer cases between 2012 to 2019.

The report titled "Clinicopathological Profile of Cancers in India" found the disease was&nbsp;prevalent&nbsp;among 52 per cent in men and 47.6 among women.

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The research analysed data from 96 hospitals and found that those between 45 to 64 years were diagnosed with cancer the most with prostate cancer being highest among those over 65.

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The study said lung and gall bladder cancer including prostate cancer was widely prevalent among both men and women.

The report stated that chemotherapy was the most prevalent form of treatment regardless of the extent of the disease as it found head and neck region was the worst affected part of the human body.

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Gynaecologic and breast cancer was the most prevalent among women, the study said. India reported 13,32,207 cases of cancer in the seven-year period between 2012 to 2019.

Lymphoma is reportedly the most common form of childhood cancer among boys accounting for 16.4 per cent of cases while girls suffered from the malignant bone tumour the most which accounted for 8.9 per cases.&nbsp;

However, Leukaemia affected nearly half of the children among both boys and girls in the age group of 14 and under accounting for 44 per cent in girls and 46 per cent among boys.

(With inputs from Agencies)

 
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According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), children below 14 years accounted for 7.9 per cent of all cancer cases between 2012 to 2019. The report titled "Clinicopathological Profile of Cancers in India" found the disease was prevalent among 52 per cent in men and 47.

According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), children below 14 years accounted for 7.9 per cent of all cancer cases between 2012 to 2019. The report titled "Clinicopathological Profile of Cancers in India" found the disease was prevalent among 52 per cent in men and 47.6 among women. Also Read: This single blood test can detect 50 types of cancer before symptoms emerge The research analysed data from 96 hospitals and found that those between 45 to 64 years were diagnosed with cancer the most with prostate cancer being highest among those over 65. Also Read: AI used by scientists to discover a treatment for childhood cancer The study said lung and gall bladder cancer including prostate cancer was widely prevalent among both men and women. The report stated that chemotherapy was the most prevalent form of treatment regardless of the extent of the disease as it found head and neck region was the worst affected part of the human body. Also Read: Mother's obesity linked with adulthood cancer in children Gynaecologic and breast cancer was the most prevalent among women, the study said. India reported 13,32,207 cases of cancer in the seven-year period between 2012 to 2019. Lymphoma is reportedly the most common form of childhood cancer among boys accounting for 16.4 per cent of cases while girls suffered from the malignant bone tumour the most which accounted for 8.9 per cases. However, Leukaemia affected nearly half of the children among both boys and girls in the age group of 14 and under accounting for 44 per cent in girls and 46 per cent among boys. (With inputs from Agencies)

7.9% of all cancer cases were found among children: ICMR study

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently concluded a "successful and comprehensive" three-day visit to the United States, where he held productive bilateral and multilateral engagements, attended the Quad summit and addressed the UN General Assembly.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently concluded a "successful and comprehensive" three-day visit to the United States, where he held productive bilateral and multilateral engagements, attended the Quad summit and addressed the UN General Assembly. In total, he participated in 20 meetings during his stay of 65 hours in the US, with additional four long meetings in flight, making it 24 meetings throughout the visit. For a normal person, it is quite a lot of work but PM Modi certainly has mastered the art of maintaining a high level of energy while keeping his extremely busy schedule. He always looks fresh despite staying awake for longer hours on international trips. IN PICS | PM Narendra Modi ends US visit with a powerful speech at UNGA, here's look back at his significant tour Although PM advocates the benefits of yoga and constantly promotes a healthy lifestyle, a curious mind will ask what's his secret to keeping jetlag away during foreign trips. Well, official sources said that one of his tricks is to pack his hours with back-to-back engagements so that it doesn't let the mind think much about any fatigue. "When he used to visit the US in the 1990s, an airline at that time used to give a monthly travel pass at heavily discounted rates. To make the most of it, Modi would always travel in the night as this ensured that he could visit most places while not having to spend a penny on hotels. His night would be invariably spent at the airport and in the plane," a source said. IN PICS | 157 artefacts that PM Modi is bringing to India on his way back from US trip × The sources said that PM Modi tunes his body and sleep cycle as per the time zone of the destination he is travelling to. Suppose, if it is night in India when he takes off, he may not sleep if it would be day in the country of destination. He follows the same process when returning to India. PM Modi also ensures drinking a lot of water as doctors suggest that the air in the plane sucks out moisture in the body, they added. (With inputs from agencies)

PM Narendra Modi's 'secret' of keeping jetlag away during busy foreign trips revealed

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the start-ups to pay special attention to Ayurvedic and herbal products during his 81st episode of the monthly radio programme 'Mann ki Baat'&nbsp;

India has witnessed an immense increase in their export of Ayurvedic and herbal products over the years as he commended farmers for planting medicinal plants.&nbsp;

PM Modi said, "With the trend of people around the world regarding medicinal plants and herbal products increasing, India has immense potential."

"In the past, there has been a significant increase in the export of Ayurvedic and herbal products. I urge scientists, researchers and people associated with the start-up world to pay attention to such products," he added.&nbsp;

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The Prime Minister also mentioned the Indian Ministry of Ayush's initiative to increase awareness about Medicinal and Herbal Plants among children through a comic book named Professor Ayushman.&nbsp;

"In this, short stories have been prepared through different cartoon characters. Along with this, the usefulness of healthy medicinal plants like Aloe Vera, Tulsi, Amla, Giloy, Neem, Ashwagandha and Brahmi has been mentioned," he informed.

Modi returned from a "successful and comprehensive" three-day visit to the United States, where he held productive bilateral and multilateral engagements, attended the Quad summit and addressed&nbsp;the UN General Assembly.&nbsp;

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the start-ups to pay special attention to Ayurvedic and herbal products during his 81st episode of the monthly radio programme 'Mann ki Baat' India has witnessed an immense increase in their export of Ayurvedic and herbal products over the years as he commended farmers for planting medicinal plants.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the start-ups to pay special attention to Ayurvedic and herbal products during his 81st episode of the monthly radio programme 'Mann ki Baat' India has witnessed an immense increase in their export of Ayurvedic and herbal products over the years as he commended farmers for planting medicinal plants. PM Modi said, "With the trend of people around the world regarding medicinal plants and herbal products increasing, India has immense potential." "In the past, there has been a significant increase in the export of Ayurvedic and herbal products. I urge scientists, researchers and people associated with the start-up world to pay attention to such products," he added. IN PICS | PM Narendra Modi ends US visit with a powerful speech at UNGA, here's look back at his significant tour The Prime Minister also mentioned the Indian Ministry of Ayush's initiative to increase awareness about Medicinal and Herbal Plants among children through a comic book named Professor Ayushman. "In this, short stories have been prepared through different cartoon characters. Along with this, the usefulness of healthy medicinal plants like Aloe Vera, Tulsi, Amla, Giloy, Neem, Ashwagandha and Brahmi has been mentioned," he informed. Modi returned from a "successful and comprehensive" three-day visit to the United States, where he held productive bilateral and multilateral engagements, attended the Quad summit and addressed the UN General Assembly.

'Immense potential': Indian PM Modi urges start-ups to pay attention to herbal products

India will export eight million coronavirus vaccine jabs by the end of October after ending its ban on sending doses abroad, a top foreign ministry official said Saturday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised to resume exports at a meeting of leaders from the so-called Quad in Washington as India, Japan, Australia, and the US try to counter growing Chinese influence across the Asia-Pacific region.&nbsp;

Foreign secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla told reporters on Saturday that most of the eight million doses of the Johnson &amp; Johnson single-shot vaccine will be sent to Asia-Pacific countries.&nbsp;

"This would be ready by the end of October. This is an immediate delivery, from the Quad into the Indo-Pacific region," Shringla told reporters.

India is one of the world's biggest vaccine producers and had pledged earlier this year to export one billion Covid-19 jabs by December 2022.&nbsp;

But New Delhi halted exports in May after a devastating coronavirus wave ravaged the country.

India lifted its vaccine export ban this week with new Covid-19 infections and deaths slowing down.

The country suffered weeks of vaccine shortages as a coronavirus surge between March and May killed at least 250,000 and infected tens of millions of people.

It has now administered nearly 840 million vaccine doses. Nearly half of the adult population has had at least one jab and with 16 percent receiving a second dose.&nbsp;

India will export eight million coronavirus vaccine jabs by the end of October after ending its ban on sending doses abroad, a top foreign ministry official said Saturday.

India will export eight million coronavirus vaccine jabs by the end of October after ending its ban on sending doses abroad, a top foreign ministry official said Saturday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised to resume exports at a meeting of leaders from the so-called Quad in Washington as India, Japan, Australia, and the US try to counter growing Chinese influence across the Asia-Pacific region. Foreign secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla told reporters on Saturday that most of the eight million doses of the Johnson & Johnson single-shot vaccine will be sent to Asia-Pacific countries. "This would be ready by the end of October. This is an immediate delivery, from the Quad into the Indo-Pacific region," Shringla told reporters. India is one of the world's biggest vaccine producers and had pledged earlier this year to export one billion Covid-19 jabs by December 2022. But New Delhi halted exports in May after a devastating coronavirus wave ravaged the country. India lifted its vaccine export ban this week with new Covid-19 infections and deaths slowing down. The country suffered weeks of vaccine shortages as a coronavirus surge between March and May killed at least 250,000 and infected tens of millions of people. It has now administered nearly 840 million vaccine doses. Nearly half of the adult population has had at least one jab and with 16 percent receiving a second dose.

India to export 8 million COVID-19 jabs in October

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly on Saturday, said that India developed the world's first DNA vaccine for Covid that can be given to everyone above 12 years of age.&nbsp;

He also revealed that MrNA vaccine development in the country is at final stage.

Speaking of vaccine development, PM Modi also said that India is engaged in developing a nasal vaccine.&nbsp;"Come, make vaccine in India," PM Modi exhorted the world, during his address.&nbsp;

Modi began his speech by paying respects to those who succumbed to the COVID-19 pandemic, adding that the world faced its worst pandemic in the last 100 years.

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Speaking about COVID-19, PM Modi said that no matter which country the doctors, innovators of Indian origin live in, our democratic values inspire them to continue serving mankind. This is the spirit that we have seen amid COVID-19.

“Mr President, for the last one and a half years, the world has been grappling with the worst pandemic it has seen in 100 years. I pay tribute to all those who have lost their lives in this deadly pandemic and I express my condolences to their families,” Modi said.

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"COVID-19 taught world that global economy should be more diversified," he said.&nbsp;

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Earlier, during the&nbsp;Global COVID-19 Summit, PM Modi had said,&nbsp;"India is now running the world’s largest vaccination campaign. Recently, we vaccinated about 25 million people in a single day. Our grassroots-level healthcare system has delivered over 800 million vaccine doses so far. Over 200 million Indians are now fully vaccinated."

"Earlier this year, we shared our vaccine production with 95 other countries, and with UN peacekeepers. And, like a family, the world also stood with India when we were going through a second wave. For the solidarity and support extended to India, I thank you all, "&nbsp; Modi added.

"India has always seen humanity as one family. India’s pharmaceutical industry has produced cost-effective diagnostic kits, drugs, medical devices and PPE kits. These provide affordable options to many developing countries, " he said.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly on Saturday, said that India developed the world's first DNA vaccine for Covid that can be given to everyone above 12 years of age.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly on Saturday, said that India developed the world's first DNA vaccine for Covid that can be given to everyone above 12 years of age. He also revealed that MrNA vaccine development in the country is at final stage. Speaking of vaccine development, PM Modi also said that India is engaged in developing a nasal vaccine. "Come, make vaccine in India," PM Modi exhorted the world, during his address. Modi began his speech by paying respects to those who succumbed to the COVID-19 pandemic, adding that the world faced its worst pandemic in the last 100 years. #WATCH LIVE | PM Narendra Modi addresses the 76th Session of UN General Assembly https://t.co/koZWTKjzOG — ANI (@ANI) September 25, 2021 × Speaking about COVID-19, PM Modi said that no matter which country the doctors, innovators of Indian origin live in, our democratic values inspire them to continue serving mankind. This is the spirit that we have seen amid COVID-19. “Mr President, for the last one and a half years, the world has been grappling with the worst pandemic it has seen in 100 years. I pay tribute to all those who have lost their lives in this deadly pandemic and I express my condolences to their families,” Modi said. Also read | Global COVID-19 summit: Indian PM Modi bats for mutual recognition of vaccine certificates amid UK row "COVID-19 taught world that global economy should be more diversified," he said. Come, Make Vaccine in India. pic.twitter.com/jjTifPTVK0 — PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 25, 2021 × Earlier, during the Global COVID-19 Summit, PM Modi had said, "India is now running the world’s largest vaccination campaign. Recently, we vaccinated about 25 million people in a single day. Our grassroots-level healthcare system has delivered over 800 million vaccine doses so far. Over 200 million Indians are now fully vaccinated." "Earlier this year, we shared our vaccine production with 95 other countries, and with UN peacekeepers. And, like a family, the world also stood with India when we were going through a second wave. For the solidarity and support extended to India, I thank you all, " Modi added. "India has always seen humanity as one family. India’s pharmaceutical industry has produced cost-effective diagnostic kits, drugs, medical devices and PPE kits. These provide affordable options to many developing countries, " he said.

India first in world to develop DNA vaccine for Covid: PM Modi tells UNGA

'Our shared experience of fighting the pandemic has taught us that we are stronger and better when we are together. We saw glimpses of collective spirit, when our covid-19 warriors, doctors, nurses gave their best in fighting the pandemic,' says Indian PM Narendra Modi.

COVID-19 pandemic has taught us that we are stronger when we are together: PM Narendra Modi

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to the nation during his Mann ki Baat radio address while reminding the people on the significance of World Rivers Day.

"Today marks a very important day," India's prime minister said.

"September is an important month, a month when we celebrate World Rivers Day. A day to remember the contribution of our rivers that selflessly provide us with water," the prime minister said during the address.

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India's prime minister said rivers are living entities and not just water entities as he urged citizens to mark the "river festival" at least once a year.

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"A special e-auction of gifts I received is underway. The proceeds from it will be dedicated to the 'Namami Gange' campaign," the prime minister informed.

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India's prime minister noted India's growing UPI transaction which he said will bring "transparency" to the economy&nbsp;

During the address, PM Modi reminded the nation about Mahatma Gandhi's contribution as he encouraged citizens to buy India's khadi during the festive season since it was a symbol of India's independence.

PM Modi&nbsp;returned to India after concluding his visit to the United States where he&nbsp;addressed&nbsp;the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly and attended the first in-person Quad summit which was hosted by President Biden with&nbsp;Australian PM Scott Morrison and&nbsp;Japanese PM Yoshihide Suga in attendance.

India's prime minister also held talks with US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris and interacted with CEOs.

(With inputs from Agencies)

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to the nation during his Mann ki Baat radio address while reminding the people on the significance of World Rivers Day.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to the nation during his Mann ki Baat radio address while reminding the people on the significance of World Rivers Day. "Today marks a very important day," India's prime minister said. "September is an important month, a month when we celebrate World Rivers Day. A day to remember the contribution of our rivers that selflessly provide us with water," the prime minister said during the address. In pictures: 157 artefacts that PM Modi is bringing to India India's prime minister said rivers are living entities and not just water entities as he urged citizens to mark the "river festival" at least once a year. PM Modi uses Rabindranath Tagore's words to end UNGA speech "A special e-auction of gifts I received is underway. The proceeds from it will be dedicated to the 'Namami Gange' campaign," the prime minister informed. Also Read: Child of a tea seller is addressing UN for fourth time: PM Modi hails strength of Indian democracy India's prime minister noted India's growing UPI transaction which he said will bring "transparency" to the economy During the address, PM Modi reminded the nation about Mahatma Gandhi's contribution as he encouraged citizens to buy India's khadi during the festive season since it was a symbol of India's independence. PM Modi returned to India after concluding his visit to the United States where he addressed the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly and attended the first in-person Quad summit which was hosted by President Biden with Australian PM Scott Morrison and Japanese PM Yoshihide Suga in attendance. India's prime minister also held talks with US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris and interacted with CEOs. (With inputs from Agencies)

PM Modi highlights importance of World Rivers Day during 'Mann Ki Baat'

India gave a spirited reply to Pakistan&nbsp;PM Imran Khan's rant on Kashmir at the UN General Assembly spearheaded by young diplomat Sneha Dubey.

Sneha Dubey who belongs to the 2012 batch of the IFS slammed&nbsp;PM Imran Khan's comments at the UNGA during India's Right of Reply as she stole everyone's heart on social media.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/decoding-taliban-apologist-imran-khans-speech-at-unga-a-rant-mixed-with-lies-and-fiction-415951">Also Read:&nbsp;Decoding Taliban apologist Imran Khan's speech at UNGA</a>

Dubey completed her education from Fergusson College in Pune and did her MPhil &amp; MA in International Studies from Jawaharlal Nehru University. She did her schooling in Margao.

After she was selected in the IFS, Dubey was posted to the ministry of external affairs in New Delhi. She was Under Secretary Latin America and the Caribbean in the MEA from December 2013 to August 2014.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/narendra-modi-vs-imran-khan-looking-at-how-unga-speeches-of-indian-and-pak-prime-ministers-differ-415965">Also Read:&nbsp;PM Modi vs Pak PM Imran Khan: How UNGA speeches of Indian and Pak prime ministers differ</a>

She was later sent to the Indian embassy in Madrid, Spain in 2014 where she was appointed as the third secretary in the embassy. Her mother is a school teacher and her father works in a multinational company.

In her fiery speech, Dubey said Prime Minister Imran Khan's rant on Kashmir was "one more attempt" by Pakistan to "spew falsehoods on the world stage".

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"While such statements deserve our collective contempt and sympathy for the mindset of the person who utters falsehood repeatedly, I am taking the floor to set the record straight," Dubey said as she took on Pakistan's Kashmir agenda at the UNGA.

Her sharp reply to PM Imran Khan impressed people on Twitter as people applauded her speech.

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Dubey asserted that Pakistan PM Imran Khan had "misused" platforms provided by the UN to "propagate false and malicious propaganda against my country".

She said terrorists enjoyed a "free pass" in Pakistan while bringing up the plight of the minorities. Dubey said the lives of minority communities in Pakistan was "turned upside down".

India's young diplomat frankly put forth her views declaring that the Union Territories of Jammu &amp; Kashmir and Ladakh "were, are and will always be an integral and inalienable part of India. This includes the areas that are under the illegal occupation of Pakistan. We call upon Pakistan to immediately vacate all areas under its illegal occupation."

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India gave a spirited reply to Pakistan PM Imran Khan's rant on Kashmir at the UN General Assembly spearheaded by young diplomat Sneha Dubey. Sneha Dubey who belongs to the 2012 batch of the IFS slammed PM Imran Khan's comments at the UNGA during India's Right of Reply as she stole everyone's heart on social media.

India gave a spirited reply to Pakistan PM Imran Khan's rant on Kashmir at the UN General Assembly spearheaded by young diplomat Sneha Dubey. Sneha Dubey who belongs to the 2012 batch of the IFS slammed PM Imran Khan's comments at the UNGA during India's Right of Reply as she stole everyone's heart on social media. Also Read: Decoding Taliban apologist Imran Khan's speech at UNGA Dubey completed her education from Fergusson College in Pune and did her MPhil & MA in International Studies from Jawaharlal Nehru University. She did her schooling in Margao. After she was selected in the IFS, Dubey was posted to the ministry of external affairs in New Delhi. She was Under Secretary Latin America and the Caribbean in the MEA from December 2013 to August 2014. Also Read: PM Modi vs Pak PM Imran Khan: How UNGA speeches of Indian and Pak prime ministers differ She was later sent to the Indian embassy in Madrid, Spain in 2014 where she was appointed as the third secretary in the embassy. Her mother is a school teacher and her father works in a multinational company. In her fiery speech, Dubey said Prime Minister Imran Khan's rant on Kashmir was "one more attempt" by Pakistan to "spew falsehoods on the world stage". Also Read: Taliban can be partners in peace for US, Pak, says PM Imran "While such statements deserve our collective contempt and sympathy for the mindset of the person who utters falsehood repeatedly, I am taking the floor to set the record straight," Dubey said as she took on Pakistan's Kashmir agenda at the UNGA. Her sharp reply to PM Imran Khan impressed people on Twitter as people applauded her speech. Wow! Just Bang on. She had nailed it and made the nation proud. #SnehaDubey #UNGA https://t.co/MOYANrk7Cz — Raj Nandi (@smartraj09) September 25, 2021 × Befitting reply to Imran Khan by India's first secretary #SnehaDubey at UN. pic.twitter.com/OxeawIQIgt — Ashok Kumar Khanna (@AshokKu55696605) September 25, 2021 × The Roar at #UNGA#SnehaDubey pic.twitter.com/ptqUdXcHYm — Nostalgic Videos (@VideosNostalgic) September 25, 2021 × Dubey asserted that Pakistan PM Imran Khan had "misused" platforms provided by the UN to "propagate false and malicious propaganda against my country". She said terrorists enjoyed a "free pass" in Pakistan while bringing up the plight of the minorities. Dubey said the lives of minority communities in Pakistan was "turned upside down". India's young diplomat frankly put forth her views declaring that the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh "were, are and will always be an integral and inalienable part of India. This includes the areas that are under the illegal occupation of Pakistan. We call upon Pakistan to immediately vacate all areas under its illegal occupation." (With inputs from Agencies)

Meet India's IFS officer Sneha Dubey who slammed Pak PM Imran Khan's Kashmir rant at  UN General Assembly

St Kitts and Nevis Foreign Affairs Minister Mark Brantley has thanked Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for facilitating the timely distribution of Covid vaccines, which he said enabled him to attend the United Nations General Assembly. &nbsp;

In an interview with WION’s Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay, Brantley said he was able to visit New York after being fully inoculated with AstraZeneca vaccine, which was made by the Serum Institute in India.&nbsp;

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“In the height of the pandemic, even as India itself was suffering the ravages of COVID-19, we were very impressed that the PM came forward and offered us vaccines. &nbsp;

"The vaccines allowed us in St Kitts and Nevis and most of the Caribbean to commence the vaccination process. It is a matter of tremendous merit,” said the minister. &nbsp;&nbsp;

“For this, we congratulate PM Modi, his government and people of India. Even as we were waiting for COVAX to deliver, the Indian government bilaterally was able to provide vaccines to us and our people.”&nbsp;

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St Kitts and Nevis is a far-off Caribbean Island, which was badly affected by COVID-19 pandemic. &nbsp;

Both India and St Kitts and Nevis share a long history, as the first Indians there arrived in the country in 19th century mostly as indentured labour during the colonial era. &nbsp;

Although the relations established between India and St Kitts and Nevis go back a long way, the trade between the two countries has not really taken off. As of 2016, the bilateral trade was just about USD 2.36 billion. &nbsp;

“A lot of it has to do with geographical distance between the countries and absence of effective transportation both by sea and air," Brantley said.&nbsp;

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/unsc-is-frozen-in-time-indian-envoy-to-un-ts-tirumurti-tells-wion-416148" hreflang="en">'UNSC is frozen in time,' Indian Envoy to UN TS Tirumurti tells WION</a>

"We are in that part of the world where trade has to go through two or more countries. It adds to the cost. Transportation links globally is always a problem. The more stops goods make before they arrive to us, the more difficult, and costly it becomes." &nbsp;

The minister said ties between the two countries goes well beyond trade, adding that relationship with India is one that he cherishes the most.&nbsp;

“I would like to thank government and people of India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he was very generous. He came here in UN in 2019 and had a meeting with Caribbean leaders and expressed interest in working more closely with the Caribbean countries,” said the leader. &nbsp;&nbsp;

The Caribbean region has a very long history with India. St Kitts and Nevis as well as Trinidad and Tobago, and Guyana have significant Indian populations.&nbsp;

St Kitts and Nevis Foreign Affairs Minister Mark Brantley has thanked Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for facilitating the timely distribution of Covid vaccines, which he said enabled him to attend the United Nations General Assembly.

St Kitts and Nevis Foreign Affairs Minister Mark Brantley has thanked Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for facilitating the timely distribution of Covid vaccines, which he said enabled him to attend the United Nations General Assembly. In an interview with WION’s Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay, Brantley said he was able to visit New York after being fully inoculated with AstraZeneca vaccine, which was made by the Serum Institute in India. Watch: #LIVE | On #Gravitas with @palkisu watch the #EXCLUSIVE conversation with St. Kitts & Nevis Foreign Affairs Minister @markbrantley3 https://t.co/9YP6glOoUR — WION (@WIONews) September 26, 2021 × “In the height of the pandemic, even as India itself was suffering the ravages of COVID-19, we were very impressed that the PM came forward and offered us vaccines. "The vaccines allowed us in St Kitts and Nevis and most of the Caribbean to commence the vaccination process. It is a matter of tremendous merit,” said the minister. “For this, we congratulate PM Modi, his government and people of India. Even as we were waiting for COVAX to deliver, the Indian government bilaterally was able to provide vaccines to us and our people.” Also Read: PM Narendra Modi's 'secret' of keeping jetlag away during busy foreign trips revealed St Kitts and Nevis is a far-off Caribbean Island, which was badly affected by COVID-19 pandemic. Both India and St Kitts and Nevis share a long history, as the first Indians there arrived in the country in 19th century mostly as indentured labour during the colonial era. Although the relations established between India and St Kitts and Nevis go back a long way, the trade between the two countries has not really taken off. As of 2016, the bilateral trade was just about USD 2.36 billion. “A lot of it has to do with geographical distance between the countries and absence of effective transportation both by sea and air," Brantley said. Also Read: 'UNSC is frozen in time,' Indian Envoy to UN TS Tirumurti tells WION "We are in that part of the world where trade has to go through two or more countries. It adds to the cost. Transportation links globally is always a problem. The more stops goods make before they arrive to us, the more difficult, and costly it becomes." The minister said ties between the two countries goes well beyond trade, adding that relationship with India is one that he cherishes the most. “I would like to thank government and people of India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he was very generous. He came here in UN in 2019 and had a meeting with Caribbean leaders and expressed interest in working more closely with the Caribbean countries,” said the leader. The Caribbean region has a very long history with India. St Kitts and Nevis as well as Trinidad and Tobago, and Guyana have significant Indian populations.

Exclusive: St Kitts and Nevis foreign affairs minister thanks Indian PM Narendra Modi for Covid vaccines

In pictures: 157 artefacts that PM Modi is bringing to India on his way back from US trip

Cyclone Gulab&nbsp;started making landfall on Sunday evening, triggering heavy rains along with strong winds over north coastal Andhra Pradesh and adjoining south coastal Odisha. 
 
The landfall process commenced around 6 p.m. between Kalingapatnam in Andhra Pradesh and Gopalpur in Odisha as the cloud bands entered the coastal region. The process will continue for next two to three hours, said the India Meteorological Department (IMD). 
 
The cyclone is likely to impact Srikakulam, Vizianagaram and Visakhapatnam districts in north coastal Andhra. 
 
In Srikakulam district, authorities evacuated 1,100 people from low-lying areas and shifted them to 61 relief centres. 
 
Two teams of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and four teams of State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) have arrived in the region as the meteorologists have warned that heavy rainfall could lead to floods. 
 
The entire coastal region has been put on alert in view of the impact of cyclone. The district administration have opened control rooms monitor the situation. 
 
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy and took stock of the situation arising in the wake of cyclone. The PM tweeted that he assured all possible support from the Centre. "I pray for everyone`s safety and well-being," Modi wrote 
 
Indian naval ships and aircraft are on standby for rescue and relief operations in the areas likely to be affected by the cyclone. 
 
The Navy is closely monitoring the movement of the cyclonic storm. Headquarters, Eastern Naval Command, and Naval Officers-in-Charge Odisha area have carried out preparatory activities to combat the effects of cyclone and are in constant liaison with the state administrations for rendering assistance as required, an official release said. 
 
As part of the preparedness, flood relief teams and diving teams are positioned at Odisha and are ready at Visakhapatnam to render immediate assistance. 
 
Two naval ships are at sea with Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) material and medical teams to render assistance in the most affected areas. Naval aircraft are kept ready t Naval Air Stations, INS Dega at Visakhapatnam and INS Rajali near Chennai to undertake an aerial survey of the most affected areas, casualty evacuation, and airdrop of relief material as required. 
 
Earlier, the Cyclone Warning Centre, Visakhapatnam warned that tidal wave of about 0.5 m height above the astronomical tide likely to inundate low lying areas of Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, and Odisha`s Ganjam districts during the time of landfall. 
 
The cyclonic storm is likely to trigger heavy rains at one or two places over Srikakulam, Vizianagaram and Visakhapatnam districts over the next 24 hours. The IMD has issued red warning for these districts. 
 
Heavy to very heavy fall at a few places is very likely over East Godavari, West Godavari districts, and Yanam. Heavy rainfall very likely to occur at one or two places over south coastal Andhra Pradesh, the IMD bulletin said. 
 
Squally wind speed reaching 45-55 kmph gusting to 65 kmph likely to prevail along and off north Andhra Pradesh coast. It will gradually increase becoming gale wind speed reaching 75-85 kmph, gusting to 95 kmph, from afternoon of September 26 till midnight along and off north Andhra Pradesh (Srikakulam, Vizianagaram and Visakhapatnam districts). Squally wind speed reaching 40-50 kmph gusting to 65 kmph likely to prevail over remaining districts of coastal Andhra Pradesh. 
 
As sea condition will be rough to very rough, fishermen have been advised not to venture into sea till September 27. 
 
Local cautionary signal- III was hoisted at Visakhapatnam, Gangavaram and Kakinada ports. Distant warning signal-II was hoisted at Machilipatnam, Nizampatnam and Krishnapatnam ports. 
 
Strong winds and very heavy/extremely heavy rainfall are likely to damage thatched huts, cause minor damage to power and communication lines due to breaking of branches and uprooting of trees, cause major damage to Kutcha and minor damage to pucca roads, some damage to paddy crops, banana, papaya trees and orchards, and there could be sea water inundation in low-lying areas after erosion of embankments, localised flooding of roads, inundation and water-logging in low-lying areas and closure of underpasses mainly in urban areas of the region. 
 
In Bhubaneswar, Met Centre scientist U.S. Das said that the cyclone will have major impact on Ganjam and Gajapati districts of Odisha. 
 
Besides, districts like Rayagada, Malkangiri, Koraput, and Nabarangpur would also witness heavy windfall of 55-65 kmph gusting to 75 kmph, Das added. 
 
"We are in touch with the district administrations of Rayagada, Gajapati, Ganjam and Koraput. So far, we have not received any info about heavy rainfall or windfall in those districts. However, low to medium rainfall activity has started in Gajapati district," said Special Relief Commissioner P.K. Jena. 
 
As per the report, till afternoon, over 16,000 people have evacuated from low-lying and vulnerable areas, he said. 
 
About 600 pregnant, old, and disabled people have also been shifted to safe shelter or hospitals in the likely affected districts, Jena said. "We expect that the system will cross Odisha by tomorrow (Monday) forenoon," he added.

Cyclone Gulab started making landfall on Sunday evening, triggering heavy rains along with strong winds over north coastal Andhra Pradesh and adjoining south coastal Odisha.

Cyclone Gulab started making landfall on Sunday evening, triggering heavy rains along with strong winds over north coastal Andhra Pradesh and adjoining south coastal Odisha. The landfall process commenced around 6 p.m. between Kalingapatnam in Andhra Pradesh and Gopalpur in Odisha as the cloud bands entered the coastal region. The process will continue for next two to three hours, said the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The cyclone is likely to impact Srikakulam, Vizianagaram and Visakhapatnam districts in north coastal Andhra. In Srikakulam district, authorities evacuated 1,100 people from low-lying areas and shifted them to 61 relief centres. Two teams of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and four teams of State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) have arrived in the region as the meteorologists have warned that heavy rainfall could lead to floods. The entire coastal region has been put on alert in view of the impact of cyclone. The district administration have opened control rooms monitor the situation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy and took stock of the situation arising in the wake of cyclone. The PM tweeted that he assured all possible support from the Centre. "I pray for everyone`s safety and well-being," Modi wrote Indian naval ships and aircraft are on standby for rescue and relief operations in the areas likely to be affected by the cyclone. The Navy is closely monitoring the movement of the cyclonic storm. Headquarters, Eastern Naval Command, and Naval Officers-in-Charge Odisha area have carried out preparatory activities to combat the effects of cyclone and are in constant liaison with the state administrations for rendering assistance as required, an official release said. As part of the preparedness, flood relief teams and diving teams are positioned at Odisha and are ready at Visakhapatnam to render immediate assistance. Two naval ships are at sea with Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) material and medical teams to render assistance in the most affected areas. Naval aircraft are kept ready t Naval Air Stations, INS Dega at Visakhapatnam and INS Rajali near Chennai to undertake an aerial survey of the most affected areas, casualty evacuation, and airdrop of relief material as required. Earlier, the Cyclone Warning Centre, Visakhapatnam warned that tidal wave of about 0.5 m height above the astronomical tide likely to inundate low lying areas of Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, and Odisha`s Ganjam districts during the time of landfall. The cyclonic storm is likely to trigger heavy rains at one or two places over Srikakulam, Vizianagaram and Visakhapatnam districts over the next 24 hours. The IMD has issued red warning for these districts. Heavy to very heavy fall at a few places is very likely over East Godavari, West Godavari districts, and Yanam. Heavy rainfall very likely to occur at one or two places over south coastal Andhra Pradesh, the IMD bulletin said. Squally wind speed reaching 45-55 kmph gusting to 65 kmph likely to prevail along and off north Andhra Pradesh coast. It will gradually increase becoming gale wind speed reaching 75-85 kmph, gusting to 95 kmph, from afternoon of September 26 till midnight along and off north Andhra Pradesh (Srikakulam, Vizianagaram and Visakhapatnam districts). Squally wind speed reaching 40-50 kmph gusting to 65 kmph likely to prevail over remaining districts of coastal Andhra Pradesh. As sea condition will be rough to very rough, fishermen have been advised not to venture into sea till September 27. Local cautionary signal- III was hoisted at Visakhapatnam, Gangavaram and Kakinada ports. Distant warning signal-II was hoisted at Machilipatnam, Nizampatnam and Krishnapatnam ports. Strong winds and very heavy/extremely heavy rainfall are likely to damage thatched huts, cause minor damage to power and communication lines due to breaking of branches and uprooting of trees, cause major damage to Kutcha and minor damage to pucca roads, some damage to paddy crops, banana, papaya trees and orchards, and there could be sea water inundation in low-lying areas after erosion of embankments, localised flooding of roads, inundation and water-logging in low-lying areas and closure of underpasses mainly in urban areas of the region. In Bhubaneswar, Met Centre scientist U.S. Das said that the cyclone will have major impact on Ganjam and Gajapati districts of Odisha. Besides, districts like Rayagada, Malkangiri, Koraput, and Nabarangpur would also witness heavy windfall of 55-65 kmph gusting to 75 kmph, Das added. "We are in touch with the district administrations of Rayagada, Gajapati, Ganjam and Koraput. So far, we have not received any info about heavy rainfall or windfall in those districts. However, low to medium rainfall activity has started in Gajapati district," said Special Relief Commissioner P.K. Jena. As per the report, till afternoon, over 16,000 people have evacuated from low-lying and vulnerable areas, he said. About 600 pregnant, old, and disabled people have also been shifted to safe shelter or hospitals in the likely affected districts, Jena said. "We expect that the system will cross Odisha by tomorrow (Monday) forenoon," he added.

Cyclone Gulab makes landfall in eastern India

In an exclusive interview with WION’s Siddhant Sibbal, Indian Envoy to United Nations TS Tirumurti talked about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s UNGA speech and India’s determination to bring reforms in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).

"And this a very clear message of India's support to the United Nations, and to multilateralism," the envoy said.

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PM Modi talked about "representing mother of democracy," Tirumurti said. He also used his personal experience to showcase that "democracy can deliver and it has delivered. He has talked about his vision for governance which is to leave no one behind,"&nbsp;Tirumurti added.

In his UNGA speech, PM Modi emphasised that India — which represents one-sixth of humanity — has showcased immense developmental growth and that "will be the developmental journey for the rest of the country. If India grows, world grows and when India reforms, world transforms," the diplomat explained.

<a href="https://youtu.be/pHN9g-DmU0g">WATCH |</a>

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Tirumurti also&nbsp;touched upon PM Modi’s announcement about India resuming its vaccine export programme in a bid to help the other countries around the world. Highlighting that India has vowed to be present for global good as a provider and contributor, Tirumurti said that PM Modi’s announcement was widely appreciated with a huge round of applause and "several leaders thanked India in their statements for standing by them with our vaccine contribution".

He also highlighted that India is probably the only country in the G20 group which is on its course to achieve the Paris climate accord target.

PM Modi also underlined India’s continued commitment to combat climate change. "On the question of maritime security, he talked about oceans and the need to protect the resources of the ocean. I think why it is important is that we have just had on August 9, during our presidency of the Security Council, an event on maritime security. It was a high-level event, in which the PM himself was present. We had a presidential statement issued, which was probably first presidential statement issued on the holistic concept of maritime security, so in many ways it was extremely significant and therefore he underlined that, that it is an important concept and needs to be taken forward."

The envoy also revisited PM Modi’s comments on terrorism. "Terrorism has been a very important aspect which we have consistently underlined both in Security Council and outside. India took an active part in the global counter terrorism strategy and it was adopted 2 months ago, and many of the concerns we have and many of the vision which we had on combatting terrorism, was reflected in the document," he said.

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United Nations Security Council

The envoy also talked about India not having a permanent seat at the UNSC. This time, after PM Modi met the US President Joe Biden, the US reiterated its support for India getting a permanent seat at the UNSC.

"President Biden also reiterated US support for India's permanent membership on a reformed UN Security Council and for other countries who are important champions of multilateral cooperation and aspire to permanent seats on the UN Security Council," a joint statement from the two countries read.

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"Security Council is extremely important organ of the UN but unfortunately it is frozen in time. Over the last 75 years there has been no change,"&nbsp;the envoy said. "The world has changed, but UNSC has not changed."

He also said that the UNSC is becoming less credible as "when you are not representative of the change, you become less credible. So that is the real problem of the Security Council, it is becoming less and less credible to address the problems of the world".

India has called for reforms through the Inter-Governmental Negotiations (IGN)&nbsp;but the discussions have not reached any conclusion as of now, he said. "We are hoping in the 76th session we will get enough steam to make sure we give enough direction to this reform and we take it forward,"&nbsp;Tirumurti said.

Sneha Dubey

Talking about India adopting a tradition of giving young officers&nbsp;a right of reply, he said, "We would like these young officers to go on to the big stage and deliver a powerful message and gain confidence. This is our way of telling them, you go ahead, and perform and you should be noticed. It is important that they gain confidence from this as young diplomats. That is really why we encourage them to do that."

He also said that when some global leaders "misuse multilateral platform, they talk a very false and a very abusive narrative against India, and then having a young diplomat going and calling them out is also in my opinion very symbolic message to send."

Peacekeeping

The envoy defined India as one of the largest contributors of peacekeeping and pioneers.&nbsp;

"The first women peacekeeping contingent was from India and our women peacekeepers went to Liberia at that time. Also, we have had 174 martyrs, so we have played a huge role, we have given our blood for peacekeeping and that is why we felt that during our presidency, we should have, a high-level event which was chaired by external affairs minister himself in person," he said. "It was an extremely important event, and after more than 40 years, India for the first time tabled a resolution in the Security Council and it was against fighting impunity against the peacekeepers. It was extremely important, because the crime is only increasing against the peacekeepers. That was passed unanimously in the Security Council. We have put in money on unite aware technology platform. This is our way of telling the member states that India will walk the talk on peacekeeping."

He also reported that India has "donated 200,000 vaccines for all peacekeepers around the world, that was very widely welcomed. We upgraded two hospitals, one in Juba in South Sudan and another one in Goma in DRC Congo."

In an exclusive interview with WION’s Siddhant Sibbal, Indian Envoy to United Nations TS Tirumurti talked about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s UNGA speech and India’s determination to bring reforms in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).

In an exclusive interview with WION’s Siddhant Sibbal, Indian Envoy to United Nations TS Tirumurti talked about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s UNGA speech and India’s determination to bring reforms in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). "And this a very clear message of India's support to the United Nations, and to multilateralism," the envoy said. Also read | Meet India's diplomat Sneha Dubey who slammed PM Imran's Kashmir rant at UNGA PM Modi talked about "representing mother of democracy," Tirumurti said. He also used his personal experience to showcase that "democracy can deliver and it has delivered. He has talked about his vision for governance which is to leave no one behind," Tirumurti added. In his UNGA speech, PM Modi emphasised that India — which represents one-sixth of humanity — has showcased immense developmental growth and that "will be the developmental journey for the rest of the country. If India grows, world grows and when India reforms, world transforms," the diplomat explained. WATCH | Tirumurti also touched upon PM Modi’s announcement about India resuming its vaccine export programme in a bid to help the other countries around the world. Highlighting that India has vowed to be present for global good as a provider and contributor, Tirumurti said that PM Modi’s announcement was widely appreciated with a huge round of applause and "several leaders thanked India in their statements for standing by them with our vaccine contribution". He also highlighted that India is probably the only country in the G20 group which is on its course to achieve the Paris climate accord target. PM Modi also underlined India’s continued commitment to combat climate change. "On the question of maritime security, he talked about oceans and the need to protect the resources of the ocean. I think why it is important is that we have just had on August 9, during our presidency of the Security Council, an event on maritime security. It was a high-level event, in which the PM himself was present. We had a presidential statement issued, which was probably first presidential statement issued on the holistic concept of maritime security, so in many ways it was extremely significant and therefore he underlined that, that it is an important concept and needs to be taken forward." The envoy also revisited PM Modi’s comments on terrorism. "Terrorism has been a very important aspect which we have consistently underlined both in Security Council and outside. India took an active part in the global counter terrorism strategy and it was adopted 2 months ago, and many of the concerns we have and many of the vision which we had on combatting terrorism, was reflected in the document," he said. Have a look | PM Narendra Modi ends US visit with a powerful speech at UNGA, here's look back at his significant tour United Nations Security Council The envoy also talked about India not having a permanent seat at the UNSC. This time, after PM Modi met the US President Joe Biden, the US reiterated its support for India getting a permanent seat at the UNSC. "President Biden also reiterated US support for India's permanent membership on a reformed UN Security Council and for other countries who are important champions of multilateral cooperation and aspire to permanent seats on the UN Security Council," a joint statement from the two countries read. Also read | Narendra Modi vs Imran Khan: Looking at how UNGA speeches of Indian and Pak prime ministers differ "Security Council is extremely important organ of the UN but unfortunately it is frozen in time. Over the last 75 years there has been no change," the envoy said. "The world has changed, but UNSC has not changed." He also said that the UNSC is becoming less credible as "when you are not representative of the change, you become less credible. So that is the real problem of the Security Council, it is becoming less and less credible to address the problems of the world". India has called for reforms through the Inter-Governmental Negotiations (IGN) but the discussions have not reached any conclusion as of now, he said. "We are hoping in the 76th session we will get enough steam to make sure we give enough direction to this reform and we take it forward," Tirumurti said. Sneha Dubey Talking about India adopting a tradition of giving young officers a right of reply, he said, "We would like these young officers to go on to the big stage and deliver a powerful message and gain confidence. This is our way of telling them, you go ahead, and perform and you should be noticed. It is important that they gain confidence from this as young diplomats. That is really why we encourage them to do that." He also said that when some global leaders "misuse multilateral platform, they talk a very false and a very abusive narrative against India, and then having a young diplomat going and calling them out is also in my opinion very symbolic message to send." Peacekeeping The envoy defined India as one of the largest contributors of peacekeeping and pioneers. "The first women peacekeeping contingent was from India and our women peacekeepers went to Liberia at that time. Also, we have had 174 martyrs, so we have played a huge role, we have given our blood for peacekeeping and that is why we felt that during our presidency, we should have, a high-level event which was chaired by external affairs minister himself in person," he said. "It was an extremely important event, and after more than 40 years, India for the first time tabled a resolution in the Security Council and it was against fighting impunity against the peacekeepers. It was extremely important, because the crime is only increasing against the peacekeepers. That was passed unanimously in the Security Council. We have put in money on unite aware technology platform. This is our way of telling the member states that India will walk the talk on peacekeeping." He also reported that India has "donated 200,000 vaccines for all peacekeepers around the world, that was very widely welcomed. We upgraded two hospitals, one in Juba in South Sudan and another one in Goma in DRC Congo."

'UNSC is frozen in time,' Indian Envoy to UN TS Tirumurti tells WION

According to India's Meteorological Department (IMD), cyclone 'Gulab' is set to make landfall on Sunday evening in Andhra Pradesh as authorities sounded alert in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha coast.

Kolkata's Meteorological Department said heavy rainfall was expected in West Bengal with cyclonic circulation likely to form in the Bay of Bengal.

The authorities have evacuated seven districts in Odisha amid the cyclone warning even as wind speeds picked up in the coastal area.

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The authorities say flash floods are feared in hilly areas of Odisha with the possibility of areas along the coast likely to be flooded.

Weather officials have sounded "orange" alert in north Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha's coastal districts amid the cyclone threat.

The district officials have warned that landslides may also occur as a large number of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel were positioned in Odisha.&nbsp;

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The authorities have been focussing on Ganjam in Odisha which is likely to face the brunt of the cyclone with wind speeds feared at 90 to&nbsp;100 kmph.

The authorities have asked fishermen not to venture into the sea due to the rough weather conditions. The cyclone is also likely to bring heavy rainfall in West Bengal.&nbsp;

In May, cyclone Yaas had battered West Bengal and Odisha leading to the evacuation of over a million people just days after cyclone Tauktae hit western India.

(With inputs from Agencies) 
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According to India's Meteorological Department (IMD), cyclone 'Gulab' is set to make landfall on Sunday evening in Andhra Pradesh as authorities sounded alert in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha coast.

According to India's Meteorological Department (IMD), cyclone 'Gulab' is set to make landfall on Sunday evening in Andhra Pradesh as authorities sounded alert in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha coast. Kolkata's Meteorological Department said heavy rainfall was expected in West Bengal with cyclonic circulation likely to form in the Bay of Bengal. The authorities have evacuated seven districts in Odisha amid the cyclone warning even as wind speeds picked up in the coastal area. Also Read: PM Modi undertakes aerial survey of cyclone-hit Odisha, West Bengal The authorities say flash floods are feared in hilly areas of Odisha with the possibility of areas along the coast likely to be flooded. Weather officials have sounded "orange" alert in north Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha's coastal districts amid the cyclone threat. The district officials have warned that landslides may also occur as a large number of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel were positioned in Odisha. Also Read: Rising temperatures in Indian Ocean increasing intensity of cyclones, say scientists The authorities have been focussing on Ganjam in Odisha which is likely to face the brunt of the cyclone with wind speeds feared at 90 to 100 kmph. The authorities have asked fishermen not to venture into the sea due to the rough weather conditions. The cyclone is also likely to bring heavy rainfall in West Bengal. In May, cyclone Yaas had battered West Bengal and Odisha leading to the evacuation of over a million people just days after cyclone Tauktae hit western India. (With inputs from Agencies)

Mass evacuation in Odisha as cyclone Gulab nears; Andhra Pradesh on alert

PM Narendra Modi ends US visit with a powerful speech at UNGA, here's look back at his significant tour

Harsh Shringla, India's foreign secretary, addressed reporters in Washington, DC, this morning on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's discussions with the leaders of India, &nbsp;US, Japan and Australia during the Quad Summit.&nbsp; 
 
The foreign secretary mentioned that "there was praise for India's UN Security Council presidency, particularly on the Afghanistan issue. President Biden stated unequivocally that India should have a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, and he emphasised the significance of the defence alliance." 
 
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Talking about PM Modi’s meeting with the leaders, Shringla said that "PM Modi expressed thanks for the solidarity shown by the US government and the people of the US when we had our second wave of crisis. President Joe Biden appreciated India's role in extending assistance to countries across the world, including through pharmaceuticals and vaccines." 
 
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"President Joe Biden accepted PM Narendra Modi's invitation to visit India, and Biden expressed his gratitude. We are looking forward to President Joe Biden's visit," said Harsh Shringla during the press conference.&nbsp;

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According to the foreign secretary, India will make available 8 million doses of Johnson &amp; Johnson's Janssen vaccine, which is manufactured in India by Biological E, at Quad's request.

This would be completed by the end of October and would be consistent with our plan to resume vaccination exports. 
 
Harsh Vardhan Shringla, when asked about concerns affecting NRIs, said that the discussion between the Prime Minister and the US President was wide-ranging, and that issues affecting the Indian community, such as the H1b visa, were discussed.&nbsp;&nbsp;

"Prime Minister Narendra Modi will depart later this evening for New York. He is scheduled to address the 76th session of the UNGA tomorrow morning, " he added.

Harsh Shringla, India's foreign secretary, addressed reporters in Washington, DC, this morning on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's discussions with the leaders of India, US, Japan and Australia during the Quad Summit.

Harsh Shringla, India's foreign secretary, addressed reporters in Washington, DC, this morning on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's discussions with the leaders of India, US, Japan and Australia during the Quad Summit. The foreign secretary mentioned that "there was praise for India's UN Security Council presidency, particularly on the Afghanistan issue. President Biden stated unequivocally that India should have a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, and he emphasised the significance of the defence alliance." Also read | Quad summit: Modi, Biden, Morrison, Suga vow free, open Indo-Pacific at historic first in-person meet US President Joe Biden believes that India should have a permanent place on the United Nations Security Council, and he emphasised the significance of the defence alliance. × Talking about PM Modi’s meeting with the leaders, Shringla said that "PM Modi expressed thanks for the solidarity shown by the US government and the people of the US when we had our second wave of crisis. President Joe Biden appreciated India's role in extending assistance to countries across the world, including through pharmaceuticals and vaccines." Pictures: From 1994 visit to UNGA 2021, here's a look at Modi's US visits "President Joe Biden accepted PM Narendra Modi's invitation to visit India, and Biden expressed his gratitude. We are looking forward to President Joe Biden's visit," said Harsh Shringla during the press conference. PM Narendra Modi proposed a common international travelling protocol involving mutual recognition of the COVID19 vaccination certificate. It was well-received by all the Quad leaders. × According to the foreign secretary, India will make available 8 million doses of Johnson & Johnson's Janssen vaccine, which is manufactured in India by Biological E, at Quad's request. This would be completed by the end of October and would be consistent with our plan to resume vaccination exports. Harsh Vardhan Shringla, when asked about concerns affecting NRIs, said that the discussion between the Prime Minister and the US President was wide-ranging, and that issues affecting the Indian community, such as the H1b visa, were discussed. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi will depart later this evening for New York. He is scheduled to address the 76th session of the UNGA tomorrow morning, " he added.

US President says India should have permanent seat at UNSC: MEA after Quad summit

India's Mars Orbiter spacecraft has completed seven years in its orbit, well beyond its designed mission life of six months.

"Indeed, a satisfying feeling," K Radhakrishnan who as the then Chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) led the Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan) team told PTI on the milestone.

MOM is the maiden interplanetary mission of ISRO. Launched on November 5, 2013, the probe was successfully inserted into Martian orbit on September 24, 2014 in its first attempt.

MOM is primarily a technology demonstration venture and all the mission objectives were successfully met, according to officials of Bengaluru-headquartered India's national space agency.

The main lessons learnt were in the field of design and realisation of systems and subsystems, launch for interplanetary mission, insertion into other planet's orbit, operation of the spacecraft and scientific instruments around Mars orbit, they said.

The lessons learnt have raised the confidence of ISRO scientists for taking up future interplanetary missions.

ISRO has been continuously monitoring the spacecraft and its five scientific instruments, and officials said scientific analysis of the data being received from MOM spacecraft is in progress.

On the health of the spacecraft, M Annadurai, who was the Programme Director of MOM, said the spacecraft's "moving elements are facing some issues and some of the redundancies we have to switch over."

"The spacecraft's health is reasonably good considering that we are in the seventh year," Annadurai told PTI.

He expects the spacecraft to have a mission life of probably another one year.

On the reasons for the long mission life, Annadurai said ISRO had done corrections after learning lessons from the Chandrayaan-1 venture, in terms of reconfiguring the spacecraft and optimisation of fuel management, among others.

Noting that Earth remote-sensing satellites typically have a mission life of seven to nine years, he said it was a very satisfying moment that India could establish that around Mars also, a spacecraft can be in operation for such a long period.

On some criticism in some quarters that scientific output of the MOM was "low", Annadurai said it was more of a technology-demonstration mission.

He pointed out that the spacecraft was launched by PSLV as GSLV was not in operational condition then. ISRO could apportion only about 15 kg for scientific instruments, and the time available for scientists to develop them was only 18-19 months.

"I don't think we could have done better than what we have done," Annadurai said.

ISRO officials said the spacecraft has already covered three Martian years (one Martian year is about two earth years).

"We have seen how changes happen on the Mars from one season to another, one Martian year to another Martian year," they said.

Annadurai said: "We have good inputs on seasonal affects on Mars atmosphere...Surface. The mission has provided meaningful data also".&nbsp;

India's Mars Orbiter spacecraft has completed seven years in its orbit, well beyond its designed mission life of six months. "Indeed, a satisfying feeling," K Radhakrishnan who as the then Chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) led the Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan) team told PTI on the milestone.

India's Mars Orbiter spacecraft has completed seven years in its orbit, well beyond its designed mission life of six months. "Indeed, a satisfying feeling," K Radhakrishnan who as the then Chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) led the Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan) team told PTI on the milestone. MOM is the maiden interplanetary mission of ISRO. Launched on November 5, 2013, the probe was successfully inserted into Martian orbit on September 24, 2014 in its first attempt. MOM is primarily a technology demonstration venture and all the mission objectives were successfully met, according to officials of Bengaluru-headquartered India's national space agency. The main lessons learnt were in the field of design and realisation of systems and subsystems, launch for interplanetary mission, insertion into other planet's orbit, operation of the spacecraft and scientific instruments around Mars orbit, they said. The lessons learnt have raised the confidence of ISRO scientists for taking up future interplanetary missions. ISRO has been continuously monitoring the spacecraft and its five scientific instruments, and officials said scientific analysis of the data being received from MOM spacecraft is in progress. On the health of the spacecraft, M Annadurai, who was the Programme Director of MOM, said the spacecraft's "moving elements are facing some issues and some of the redundancies we have to switch over." "The spacecraft's health is reasonably good considering that we are in the seventh year," Annadurai told PTI. He expects the spacecraft to have a mission life of probably another one year. On the reasons for the long mission life, Annadurai said ISRO had done corrections after learning lessons from the Chandrayaan-1 venture, in terms of reconfiguring the spacecraft and optimisation of fuel management, among others. Noting that Earth remote-sensing satellites typically have a mission life of seven to nine years, he said it was a very satisfying moment that India could establish that around Mars also, a spacecraft can be in operation for such a long period. On some criticism in some quarters that scientific output of the MOM was "low", Annadurai said it was more of a technology-demonstration mission. He pointed out that the spacecraft was launched by PSLV as GSLV was not in operational condition then. ISRO could apportion only about 15 kg for scientific instruments, and the time available for scientists to develop them was only 18-19 months. "I don't think we could have done better than what we have done," Annadurai said. ISRO officials said the spacecraft has already covered three Martian years (one Martian year is about two earth years). "We have seen how changes happen on the Mars from one season to another, one Martian year to another Martian year," they said. Annadurai said: "We have good inputs on seasonal affects on Mars atmosphere...Surface. The mission has provided meaningful data also".

Made for mission life of 6 months, India's Mars probe completes 7 years in orbit

Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Saturday said that a permanent seat, as well as reform of the UN Security Council, remains India's "top priority" as he addressed the press after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech during the 76th session of the UN General Assembly.

Shringla reiterated India's bid for a permanent seat at the UN Security Council, saying that under the General Assembly President Abdulla Shahid, there would be a "thrust to the inter-governmental process", moving forward&nbsp;towards text-based negotiations which are underway with an aim of&nbsp;"concrete outcomes in a fixed timeframe".&nbsp;

He also said that India will continue to work towards the reformed United Nations during its stint as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council.&nbsp;

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"The United Nations continues to be a body that represents the interests of countries from all over the world and its membership. In many cases, we have seen that the UN has not lived up to its commitments, whether it is in the area of international peace and security, whether it's in the area of healthcare, epidemics and pandemics," Shringla told the press.&nbsp;

"There is obviously a need to look at how we can reform the UN in general and UN Security Council in particular," Shringla said, adding that reformed multilateralism has been India's main theme.&nbsp;

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Previously, the United States President Joe Biden did mention that "India should have a permanent seat in the UN Security Council" and the same was reflected in the India-US joint statement.&nbsp;

Shringla said that besides the US, India has received support for its candidacy from many countries, including Quad partners.&nbsp;

In the UNGA address, Portugal also supported India for the permanent seat in the UN Security Council.

"We believe that India's 75th anniversary coincides with the 75th anniversary of the United Nations. This is the time that the UN should fulfil its long-standing obligations to reform for the benefit of the global community," he concluded.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Saturday said that a permanent seat, as well as reform of the UN Security Council, remains India's "top priority" as he addressed the press after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech during the 76th session of the UN General Assembly.

Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Saturday said that a permanent seat, as well as reform of the UN Security Council, remains India's "top priority" as he addressed the press after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech during the 76th session of the UN General Assembly. Shringla reiterated India's bid for a permanent seat at the UN Security Council, saying that under the General Assembly President Abdulla Shahid, there would be a "thrust to the inter-governmental process", moving forward towards text-based negotiations which are underway with an aim of "concrete outcomes in a fixed timeframe". He also said that India will continue to work towards the reformed United Nations during its stint as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council. ALSO READ | Pakistan as a country has supported and nurtured cross-border terrorism: Indian foreign secretary Harsh Shringla "The United Nations continues to be a body that represents the interests of countries from all over the world and its membership. In many cases, we have seen that the UN has not lived up to its commitments, whether it is in the area of international peace and security, whether it's in the area of healthcare, epidemics and pandemics," Shringla told the press. "There is obviously a need to look at how we can reform the UN in general and UN Security Council in particular," Shringla said, adding that reformed multilateralism has been India's main theme. × Previously, the United States President Joe Biden did mention that "India should have a permanent seat in the UN Security Council" and the same was reflected in the India-US joint statement. Shringla said that besides the US, India has received support for its candidacy from many countries, including Quad partners. In the UNGA address, Portugal also supported India for the permanent seat in the UN Security Council. "We believe that India's 75th anniversary coincides with the 75th anniversary of the United Nations. This is the time that the UN should fulfil its long-standing obligations to reform for the benefit of the global community," he concluded.

India's top priority is UNSC reform and a permanent seat, reiterates foreign secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla

After Narendra Modi's impactful address at the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly on Saturday (September 25), India's Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla interacted with the press to brief Prime Minister's speech.

After Narendra Modi's impactful address at the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly on Saturday (September 25), India's Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla interacted with the press to brief Prime Minister's speech. In response to a question on rules-based order, which according to him was a recurring theme in Modi's diplomatic engagements in the US, Shringla said that Quad stands for the rules-based international order and a free, open, transparent, inclusive prosperous Indo-Pacific region, adding that it is "not directed" at any country in particular. ALSO READ | Pakistan as a country has supported and nurtured cross-border terrorism: Indian foreign secretary Harsh Shringla "And in that context, the right to freedom of navigation, use of global commons, international order is definitely there. This is a general sentiment, a general principle and not directed to any country in particular," Shringla said. "We believe in principles, we believe in values, and we believe that the Quad as a group must work with its Indo-Pacific partners, with ASEAN at its centrality, to achieve those objectives," he added. Ahead of the Quad summit, Shringla had said AUKUS had no links with the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue and won't impact the functioning of the grouping. × Previously, the foreign secretary had said that Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison did mention AUKUS during his bilateral talks with PM Modi in Washington on Thursday. Morrison talked about the Australian side in seeking to initiate the AUKUS alliance. "He felt that the technology received was appropriate and there was a brief discussion in that regard," said Shringla. New security alliance between Australia, the UK and the US has no link with the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue and will have no impact on the functioning of the grouping, foreign secretary Harsh Shringla said on Tuesday ahead of the first in-person Quad Summit. What is AUKUS? AUKUS is a trilateral security pact between Australia, UK and US, which was announced on September 15. As per the pact, the US and UK will help Australia develop nuclear-powered submarines, a development that has angered France over the cancellation of the submarine deal. What is Quad? Quad (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue) is an informal strategic forum comprised of four nations — the United States of America, India, Australia and Japan. Shringla had told a media briefing before of PM Modi's visit to the US: "Let me make it clear that the Quad and the AUKUS are not groupings of a similar nature." "The Quad is a plurilateral grouping of countries with a shared vision of their attributes and values and the four members have a shared vision of the Indo-Pacific as a free, open, transparent and inclusive region," he had said.

Quad stands for rules-based international order, not directed at any country: Indian diplomat Shringla

India's diplomat Sneha Dubey is not the first to slam Pakistan at the UNGA, the country has been fielding young women diplomats&nbsp;to blunt&nbsp;Pakistan's Kashmir agenda for the past few years.&nbsp;

In 2016, India's then first secretary at the Indian mission in the UN, Eenam Gambhir delivered her Right of Reply to Pakistan's former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif at the UN General Assembly(UNGA).&nbsp;

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In fact, after Sneha's Dubey's speech, Twitter exploded with pictures of speeches made earlier by Gambhir and another young diplomat Vidisha Maitra.

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Gambhir openly attacked Pakistan while asserting that the "land of Taxila" was now hosting the "Ivy League of terrorism" while saying that the country attracts terror "aspirants and apprentices" &nbsp;from across the world.

India's diplomat also delivered the Right of Reply after Pakistan's former UN envoy Maleeha Lodhi responded to late external affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj's address.

Gambhir kept up the tempo as she took on former Pak PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi in 2017 pointing out that the country was "synonymous with terror" while raising the issue of Pakistan hosting terrorist Hafiz Mohammed Saeed.

Two years ago, another young woman diplomat Vidisha Maitra attacked PM Imran Khan during India's Right of Reply at the UN General Assembly while addressing the Pakistan prime minister as "Imran Khan Niazi".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/narendra-modi-vs-imran-khan-looking-at-how-unga-speeches-of-indian-and-pak-prime-ministers-differ-415965">Also Read: PM&nbsp;Modi vs Imran Khan: Look&nbsp;at how UNGA speeches of Indian and Pak prime ministers differ</a>

In a wide-ranging and powerful speech, Maitra reminded the delegates about Pakistan's genocide in Bangladesh in 1971 and the role played by Lt. General Niazi.

Pakistan PM Imran Khan who has repeatedly used the UN floor to raise the Kashmir issue had attacked India while whipping up nuclear war hysteria.

Maitra said the Pakistan prime minister had "monopolised the entire value chain of the industry of terrorism" as her remarks reverberated across the UN.

"For someone who was once a cricketer and believed in the gentleman’s game, today’s speech bordered on the crudeness of the variety that is reminiscent of the guns of Darra Adam Khel," the Indian diplomat said.

Vidisha Maitra&nbsp;also&nbsp;highlighted Pakistan's record in Financial Action Task Force(FATF) while asserting that the country hosted "130 UN-designated terrorists and 25 terrorist entities listed by the UN."

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India's diplomat Sneha Dubey is not the first to slam Pakistan at the UNGA, the country has been fielding young women diplomats to blunt Pakistan's Kashmir agenda for the past few years.

India's diplomat Sneha Dubey is not the first to slam Pakistan at the UNGA, the country has been fielding young women diplomats to blunt Pakistan's Kashmir agenda for the past few years. In 2016, India's then first secretary at the Indian mission in the UN, Eenam Gambhir delivered her Right of Reply to Pakistan's former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif at the UN General Assembly(UNGA). Also Read: Decoding Taliban apologist Imran Khan's speech at UNGA In fact, after Sneha's Dubey's speech, Twitter exploded with pictures of speeches made earlier by Gambhir and another young diplomat Vidisha Maitra. Eenam Gambhir, Vidisha Maitra, Sneha Dubey. That's it, that's the tweet 🙌 pic.twitter.com/PtOmrkUW3B — Pradhumn: CSKian 💛 (@pradhumn_pratap) September 26, 2021 × Indian women gave befitted replies to Pakistan at #UNGA Vidisha Maitra in 2019...#SnehaDubey in 2021... pic.twitter.com/t4DHxAcqON — Confidence is STRENGTH!! (@iamKLVR) September 25, 2021 × Eenam Gambhir, Vidisha Maitra, Sneha Dubey. !!! Indian diplomats at UN .Quite a handful for porkistan . !!!Interestingly the lionesses are in sarees too:) pic.twitter.com/xCgknFVTRx — Sqn Ldr Vinod Kumar (Retd)🇮🇳 (@veekay122002) September 25, 2021 × Also Read: Meet India's IFS officer Sneha Dubey who slammed Pak PM Imran Khan Gambhir openly attacked Pakistan while asserting that the "land of Taxila" was now hosting the "Ivy League of terrorism" while saying that the country attracts terror "aspirants and apprentices" from across the world. India's diplomat also delivered the Right of Reply after Pakistan's former UN envoy Maleeha Lodhi responded to late external affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj's address. Gambhir kept up the tempo as she took on former Pak PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi in 2017 pointing out that the country was "synonymous with terror" while raising the issue of Pakistan hosting terrorist Hafiz Mohammed Saeed. Two years ago, another young woman diplomat Vidisha Maitra attacked PM Imran Khan during India's Right of Reply at the UN General Assembly while addressing the Pakistan prime minister as "Imran Khan Niazi". Also Read: PM Modi vs Imran Khan: Look at how UNGA speeches of Indian and Pak prime ministers differ In a wide-ranging and powerful speech, Maitra reminded the delegates about Pakistan's genocide in Bangladesh in 1971 and the role played by Lt. General Niazi. Pakistan PM Imran Khan who has repeatedly used the UN floor to raise the Kashmir issue had attacked India while whipping up nuclear war hysteria. Maitra said the Pakistan prime minister had "monopolised the entire value chain of the industry of terrorism" as her remarks reverberated across the UN. "For someone who was once a cricketer and believed in the gentleman’s game, today’s speech bordered on the crudeness of the variety that is reminiscent of the guns of Darra Adam Khel," the Indian diplomat said. Vidisha Maitra also highlighted Pakistan's record in Financial Action Task Force(FATF) while asserting that the country hosted "130 UN-designated terrorists and 25 terrorist entities listed by the UN." (With inputs from Agencies)

How young Indian women diplomats ripped Pakistan at UNGA

With an eye on China, the leaders of India, the US, Japan and Australia held their first-ever in-person summit of the Quad grouping in Washington DC on Saturday, asserting the need for a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Opening the summit, US President Joe Biden announced a Quad Fellowship for students from the countries in STEM subjects. 
 
"Today, we are also launching a new Quad fellowship for students from each of our Quad countries to pursue advanced degrees in leading stem programmes here in the United States, representing an investment in the leaders, innovators &amp; pioneers of tomorrow," Joe Biden said.

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In his remarks, Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the summit as "historic" and a "force for global good", adding the four democracies "are working in the interest of humanity."

"Our four nations met for the first time after the 2004 Tsunami to help the Indo-Pacific region. Today, when the world is fighting against the COVID-19 pandemic, we have come here once again as Quad for the welfare of humanity." 
 
"On the basis of our common democratic values, Quad has decided to move ahead with positive thought and approach. I would be happy to discuss supply chain or global security, climate action or Covid response or cooperation in technology with Quad members," he said.

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Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said: "We believe in a free and open Indo-pacific because we know that is what delivers a strong and prosperous region."

"In just 6 months from our last meeting we have already accomplished a lot and we look forward to what's ahead," Morrison added.

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said: "Till today Quad has given support, be it Covid or climate. Together we will be able to battle climate change and other challenges."

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"Quad is a very important initiative by the 4 nations that believe in fundamental rights &amp; are of the view that Indo-Pacific should be free &amp; open. Till date, Quad has given its absolute cooperation in big sectors, be it regional challenges or COVID-19," said&nbsp;Japan PM.

With an eye on China, the leaders of India, the US, Japan and Australia held their first-ever in-person summit of the Quad grouping in Washington DC on Saturday, asserting the need for a free and open Indo-Pacific.

With an eye on China, the leaders of India, the US, Japan and Australia held their first-ever in-person summit of the Quad grouping in Washington DC on Saturday, asserting the need for a free and open Indo-Pacific. Opening the summit, US President Joe Biden announced a Quad Fellowship for students from the countries in STEM subjects. "Today, we are also launching a new Quad fellowship for students from each of our Quad countries to pursue advanced degrees in leading stem programmes here in the United States, representing an investment in the leaders, innovators & pioneers of tomorrow," Joe Biden said. #Gravitas | #Quad is an alliance of democracies upholding common values. All 4 members have economic clout, powerful militaries & a common adversary in China. Then why has the Quad struggled to define its purpose?@palkisu delves into the Quad's history to explain its present. pic.twitter.com/5Llrrnm6Ns — WION (@WIONews) September 24, 2021 × In his remarks, Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the summit as "historic" and a "force for global good", adding the four democracies "are working in the interest of humanity." "Our four nations met for the first time after the 2004 Tsunami to help the Indo-Pacific region. Today, when the world is fighting against the COVID-19 pandemic, we have come here once again as Quad for the welfare of humanity." "On the basis of our common democratic values, Quad has decided to move ahead with positive thought and approach. I would be happy to discuss supply chain or global security, climate action or Covid response or cooperation in technology with Quad members," he said. Speaking at the Quad leaders meeting. https://t.co/bQzenzUlQa — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 24, 2021 × Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said: "We believe in a free and open Indo-pacific because we know that is what delivers a strong and prosperous region." "In just 6 months from our last meeting we have already accomplished a lot and we look forward to what's ahead," Morrison added. Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said: "Till today Quad has given support, be it Covid or climate. Together we will be able to battle climate change and other challenges." I hope that we'll have a good & relevant Summit. Besides this, the bans that were placed (that has now been lifted by US) on Japanese food products, I had requested you in April for it (to lift the ban). It's a huge step that you took, thank you for it: Japan's PM Yoshihide Suga pic.twitter.com/P4SmDUio3W — ANI (@ANI) September 24, 2021 × "Quad is a very important initiative by the 4 nations that believe in fundamental rights & are of the view that Indo-Pacific should be free & open. Till date, Quad has given its absolute cooperation in big sectors, be it regional challenges or COVID-19," said Japan PM.

Quad summit: Modi, Biden, Morrison, Suga vow free, open Indo-Pacific at historic first in-person meet

India strongly slammed Pakistan in its Right of Reply at United Nations General Assembly after Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan raked up Kashmir issue during his virtual address to the assembly. India said that Pakistan had established history of supporting terrorists. Sneha Dubey, First Secretary at UNGA said that terrorists enjoyed "free pass" in Pakistan.

"Regrettably, this is not the first time the leader of Pakistan has misused platforms provided by the UN to propagate false and malicious propaganda against my country, and seeking in vain to divert the world's attention from the sad state of his country where terrorists enjoy free pass while the lives of ordinary people, especially those belonging to the minority communities, are turned upside down," said Dubey.

"Member States are aware that Pakistan has an established history and policy of harbouring, aiding and actively supporting terrorists. This is a country that has been globally recognized as one openly supporting, training, financing and arming terrorists as a matter of State policy. It holds the ignoble record of hosting the largest number of terrorists proscribed by the UN Security Council," she added.

She said that Imran Khan statements were an attempt to "spew falsehoods". She also slammed him for commenting on internal matters of India.

Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-arrives-in-new-york-will-address-unga-today-415739">PM Modi arrives in New York, will address UNGA today</a>

"We exercise our Right of Reply to one more attempt by the leader of Pakistan to tarnish the image of this august forum by bringing in matters internal to my country, and going so far as to spew falsehoods on the world stage," she said.

Imran Khan, in his virtual address claimed that Pakistan wanted peace with India but put the onus on India.

"The onus remains on India to create a conducive environment for meaningful and result-oriented engagement with Pakistan," Khan's statement read.

Pakistan glorified Osama Bin Laden as martyr

First Secretary Sneha Dubey recalled 9/11 attacks and underlined that Osama Bin Laden was eventually found in Pakistan.

"We marked the solemn occasion of the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks a few days back. The world has not forgotten that the mastermind behind that dastardly event, Osama Bin Laden, got shelter in Pakistan. Even today, Pakistan leadership glorify him as a martyr," she said.

Dubey further said, "Regrettably, even today we heard the leader of Pakistan trying to justify acts of terror. Such defence of terrorism is unacceptable in the modern world."

"Arsonist disguised as fire-fighter"

Calling Pakistan "arsonist disguised as fire-fighter" she countered Pakistan's usual claim of being a victim of terrorism.

(With inputs from agencies)

India strongly slammed Pakistan in its Right of Reply at United Nations General Assembly after Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan raked up Kashmir issue during his virtual address to the assembly.

India strongly slammed Pakistan in its Right of Reply at United Nations General Assembly after Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan raked up Kashmir issue during his virtual address to the assembly. India said that Pakistan had established history of supporting terrorists. Sneha Dubey, First Secretary at UNGA said that terrorists enjoyed "free pass" in Pakistan. "Regrettably, this is not the first time the leader of Pakistan has misused platforms provided by the UN to propagate false and malicious propaganda against my country, and seeking in vain to divert the world's attention from the sad state of his country where terrorists enjoy free pass while the lives of ordinary people, especially those belonging to the minority communities, are turned upside down," said Dubey. "Member States are aware that Pakistan has an established history and policy of harbouring, aiding and actively supporting terrorists. This is a country that has been globally recognized as one openly supporting, training, financing and arming terrorists as a matter of State policy. It holds the ignoble record of hosting the largest number of terrorists proscribed by the UN Security Council," she added. She said that Imran Khan statements were an attempt to "spew falsehoods". She also slammed him for commenting on internal matters of India. Also Read | PM Modi arrives in New York, will address UNGA today "We exercise our Right of Reply to one more attempt by the leader of Pakistan to tarnish the image of this august forum by bringing in matters internal to my country, and going so far as to spew falsehoods on the world stage," she said. Imran Khan, in his virtual address claimed that Pakistan wanted peace with India but put the onus on India. "The onus remains on India to create a conducive environment for meaningful and result-oriented engagement with Pakistan," Khan's statement read. Pakistan glorified Osama Bin Laden as martyr First Secretary Sneha Dubey recalled 9/11 attacks and underlined that Osama Bin Laden was eventually found in Pakistan. "We marked the solemn occasion of the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks a few days back. The world has not forgotten that the mastermind behind that dastardly event, Osama Bin Laden, got shelter in Pakistan. Even today, Pakistan leadership glorify him as a martyr," she said. Dubey further said, "Regrettably, even today we heard the leader of Pakistan trying to justify acts of terror. Such defence of terrorism is unacceptable in the modern world." "Arsonist disguised as fire-fighter" Calling Pakistan "arsonist disguised as fire-fighter" she countered Pakistan's usual claim of being a victim of terrorism. (With inputs from agencies)

'Arsonist disguised as fire-fighter': India slams Pakistan at UNGA over Kashmir, terrorism

COVID-19 lockdowns have given blue skies to the world's most polluting areas in the last year, while wildfires driven by a dryer and hotter climate have suffocated the normally pure skies of cities hundreds of miles away.Two future views emerge from the clashing circumstances.Policies to limit fossil fuel use are the difference between those two futures.

India is now the second most polluted country on the planet.

The average Indian life expectancy is 5.2 years shorter than it would be if the World Health Organisation (WHO) guideline were followed, and 2.3 years shorter than it would be if pollution was lowered to meet the country's own national standard.

Some parts of India suffer significantly worse than others, with air pollution reducing life expectancy by 9.4 years in Delhi and 8.6 years in Uttar Pradesh, India's most polluted state.

Key takeaways

The WHO standard for annual average particle pollution is exceeded in all of India's 1.4 billion population. Eighty-four percent of the population lives in locations where air quality exceeds India's own standards.

Particulate pollution has risen dramatically in recent years.Since 1998, average yearly particle pollution has grown by 42%, reducing the average resident's life expectancy by 1.8 years.

A quarter of India's population is exposed to levels of pollution unheard of in any other country, with 248 million people in northern India on track to lose more than 8 years of life expectancy if pollution levels continue to rise.

Lucknow, the capital of India's northern state Uttar Pradesh, has the country's highest pollution level, with pollution levels 11 times higher than the WHO recommendation.If pollution continues, Lucknow residents will lose 10.3 years of life expectancy.

Delhi, India's capital, is likewise heavily polluted.Residents of Delhi might gain 9.4 years if pollution levels were reduced to meet WHO guidelines, and 6.5 years if pollution levels met India's national standard.

According to the University of Chicago's Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) report, India is the most polluted country in the world, with more than 480 million people (roughly 40% of the population) living in the Indo-Gangetic plains in the north, where pollution levels regularly exceed those found anywhere else in the world by an order of magnitude.

WHO tightens air quality guidelines for first time since 2005:

For the first time since 2005, the World Health Organization (WHO) revised its air quality criteria on Wednesday, September 22, with the hopes of spurring countries toward renewable energy and preventing deaths and illnesses caused by air pollution.

The new guidelines, which target pollutants like as particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide, both of which are prevalent in fossil fuel emissions, might save "millions of lives," according to the report.

The WHO limits for particulate matter smaller than 2.5 micrometres – or less than one-thirtieth the breadth of a human hair – have been cut in half by new recommendations.That's small enough to get deep into the lungs and into the bloodstream.

According to the new limits, average annual PM2.5 concentrations should be no higher than 5 micrograms per cubic meter.

(With inputs from agencies)

COVID-19 lockdowns have given blue skies to the world's most polluting areas in the last year, while wildfires driven by a dryer and hotter climate have suffocated the normally pure skies of cities hundreds of miles away.

COVID-19 lockdowns have given blue skies to the world's most polluting areas in the last year, while wildfires driven by a dryer and hotter climate have suffocated the normally pure skies of cities hundreds of miles away.Two future views emerge from the clashing circumstances.Policies to limit fossil fuel use are the difference between those two futures. India is now the second most polluted country on the planet. The average Indian life expectancy is 5.2 years shorter than it would be if the World Health Organisation (WHO) guideline were followed, and 2.3 years shorter than it would be if pollution was lowered to meet the country's own national standard. Some parts of India suffer significantly worse than others, with air pollution reducing life expectancy by 9.4 years in Delhi and 8.6 years in Uttar Pradesh, India's most polluted state. Key takeaways The WHO standard for annual average particle pollution is exceeded in all of India's 1.4 billion population. Eighty-four percent of the population lives in locations where air quality exceeds India's own standards. Particulate pollution has risen dramatically in recent years.Since 1998, average yearly particle pollution has grown by 42%, reducing the average resident's life expectancy by 1.8 years. A quarter of India's population is exposed to levels of pollution unheard of in any other country, with 248 million people in northern India on track to lose more than 8 years of life expectancy if pollution levels continue to rise. Lucknow, the capital of India's northern state Uttar Pradesh, has the country's highest pollution level, with pollution levels 11 times higher than the WHO recommendation.If pollution continues, Lucknow residents will lose 10.3 years of life expectancy. Delhi, India's capital, is likewise heavily polluted.Residents of Delhi might gain 9.4 years if pollution levels were reduced to meet WHO guidelines, and 6.5 years if pollution levels met India's national standard. According to the University of Chicago's Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) report, India is the most polluted country in the world, with more than 480 million people (roughly 40% of the population) living in the Indo-Gangetic plains in the north, where pollution levels regularly exceed those found anywhere else in the world by an order of magnitude. WHO tightens air quality guidelines for first time since 2005: For the first time since 2005, the World Health Organization (WHO) revised its air quality criteria on Wednesday, September 22, with the hopes of spurring countries toward renewable energy and preventing deaths and illnesses caused by air pollution. The new guidelines, which target pollutants like as particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide, both of which are prevalent in fossil fuel emissions, might save "millions of lives," according to the report. The WHO limits for particulate matter smaller than 2.5 micrometres – or less than one-thirtieth the breadth of a human hair – have been cut in half by new recommendations.That's small enough to get deep into the lungs and into the bloodstream. According to the new limits, average annual PM2.5 concentrations should be no higher than 5 micrograms per cubic meter. (With inputs from agencies)

Air Quality Index: India world’s second most polluted country

India's Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla on Saturday (September 25) said that infrastructure partnership between Quad nations was independent of 'any other parameters', indirectly denying that Quad infra initiative was a counter to China's ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). He was responding to WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma's question during press conference.

"You spoke about infrastructure partnership, can you detail something on the scale and scope of this? And is this comparable to China's BRI which has pushed countries into debt? Also, is Quad going to have a military dimension?" asked Palki Sharma.

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"The idea is to provide certain standards to provide a certain level of transparency," said Shringla.

Reading from a paper in his hand, Shringla said that Quad infrastructure partnership would look at "mapping region's infrastructure needs, co-ordinating regional needs and opportunities, providing technical assistance, empowering regional partners with evaluative tools, promoting sustainable infrastructure development"

On repeating the question on military angle of the Quad.&nbsp;Shringla avoided direct comment.

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Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is China's ambitious infrastructure project that is expected to span Asia, Europe by land and even Africa via waterways. However, China's approach has raised alarm worldwide. The countries implementing BRI projects on their soil are often seen to get stuck in a debt trap thus keeping their economies at China's mercy.

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Quad grouping, comprising of Australia, India, Japan and the USA is often perceived as a group of nations that wants to contain growing Chinese assertiveness.

Quad countries had their first-ever in-person summit in Washington on Saturday (local time).&nbsp;

In the run-up to the Quad summit China expressed its displeasure as said that the grouping was “doomed to fail”.

India's Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla on Saturday (September 25) said that infrastructure partnership between Quad nations was independent of 'any other parameters', indirectly denying that Quad infra initiative was a counter to China's ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).

India's Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla on Saturday (September 25) said that infrastructure partnership between Quad nations was independent of 'any other parameters', indirectly denying that Quad infra initiative was a counter to China's ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). He was responding to WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma's question during press conference. "You spoke about infrastructure partnership, can you detail something on the scale and scope of this? And is this comparable to China's BRI which has pushed countries into debt? Also, is Quad going to have a military dimension?" asked Palki Sharma. × "The idea is to provide certain standards to provide a certain level of transparency," said Shringla. Reading from a paper in his hand, Shringla said that Quad infrastructure partnership would look at "mapping region's infrastructure needs, co-ordinating regional needs and opportunities, providing technical assistance, empowering regional partners with evaluative tools, promoting sustainable infrastructure development" On repeating the question on military angle of the Quad. Shringla avoided direct comment. Also Read | Quad joint statement underlines need for open Indo-Pacific 'undaunted by coercion' Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is China's ambitious infrastructure project that is expected to span Asia, Europe by land and even Africa via waterways. However, China's approach has raised alarm worldwide. The countries implementing BRI projects on their soil are often seen to get stuck in a debt trap thus keeping their economies at China's mercy. Also Read | We will monitor actions, not the words of the Taliban: Japan's PM Quad grouping, comprising of Australia, India, Japan and the USA is often perceived as a group of nations that wants to contain growing Chinese assertiveness. Quad countries had their first-ever in-person summit in Washington on Saturday (local time). In the run-up to the Quad summit China expressed its displeasure as said that the grouping was “doomed to fail”.

Quad infra partnership independent of BRI, Indian foreign secretary tells Wion

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi ended his speech at the 76th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) with lines written by&nbsp;Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore&nbsp;.

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"Shubho kormopothe dhoro nirbhoyo gaan/ Shob durbol shongshoy hok oboshaan."
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PM Modi quoted Tagore’s lines which were written by the poet in 1937 upon request of &nbsp;Shyamaprasad Mukherjee, the then minister of industry and supply.

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Mukherjee had requested Tagore to compose a song for the celebrations of the Foundation Day of the Calcutta University which was observed on February 27, 1937. While the university chose another song by Tagore, this song quoted by Modi "Shubho kormopothe"&nbsp;became immensely popular in no time.

The lines quoted by PM Modi loosely translate to "Boldly proceed on your path of good deed, may you overcome all weaknesses and doubts."

Modi narrated these lines in the UN General Assembly as he believes that the lines are relevant to all responsible countries and the United Nations.

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"In the context of the current times, this message is relevant to all responsible nations,"&nbsp;Modi said.

"I am confident that our efforts will enhance peace and harmony in the world and will make the world healthy, safe and prosperous," he said.

PM Modi talked about several issues such as situation in Afghanistan, Pakistan's role in terrorism, climate crisis, green hydrogen, coronavirus pandemic and India's role in Covid vaccine production and exports.

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He also stressed on the importance of nurturing a democracy, that India has been able to successfully achieve. "Yes, democracy can deliver. Yes, democracy has delivered. Today is the birth anniversary of Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya, the proponent of 'Ekatma Manav Darshan', meaning integral humanism or the development journey taken together, the expansion from self to universe," he said.

Talking about growing terrorism around the world, especially after the Afghan-Taliban crisis, PM Modi pointed out that nations with "regressive thinking" are trying to use terrorism as a&nbsp;"political tool" and these countries should understand that terrorism is an equally dangerous threat for them too.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi ended his speech at the 76th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) with lines written by Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore .

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi ended his speech at the 76th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) with lines written by Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore . "Shubho kormopothe dhoro nirbhoyo gaan/ Shob durbol shongshoy hok oboshaan." PM Modi quoted Tagore’s lines which were written by the poet in 1937 upon request of Shyamaprasad Mukherjee, the then minister of industry and supply. Also read | PM Modi at UNGA: Covid taught world that global economy should be more diversified Mukherjee had requested Tagore to compose a song for the celebrations of the Foundation Day of the Calcutta University which was observed on February 27, 1937. While the university chose another song by Tagore, this song quoted by Modi "Shubho kormopothe" became immensely popular in no time. The lines quoted by PM Modi loosely translate to "Boldly proceed on your path of good deed, may you overcome all weaknesses and doubts." Modi narrated these lines in the UN General Assembly as he believes that the lines are relevant to all responsible countries and the United Nations. Also read | India is first to develop world's first DNA vaccine: PM Modi "In the context of the current times, this message is relevant to all responsible nations," Modi said. "I am confident that our efforts will enhance peace and harmony in the world and will make the world healthy, safe and prosperous," he said. PM Modi talked about several issues such as situation in Afghanistan, Pakistan's role in terrorism, climate crisis, green hydrogen, coronavirus pandemic and India's role in Covid vaccine production and exports. WATCH | He also stressed on the importance of nurturing a democracy, that India has been able to successfully achieve. "Yes, democracy can deliver. Yes, democracy has delivered. Today is the birth anniversary of Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya, the proponent of 'Ekatma Manav Darshan', meaning integral humanism or the development journey taken together, the expansion from self to universe," he said. Talking about growing terrorism around the world, especially after the Afghan-Taliban crisis, PM Modi pointed out that nations with "regressive thinking" are trying to use terrorism as a "political tool" and these countries should understand that terrorism is an equally dangerous threat for them too.

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