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ZEE group's international news channel WION swept big honours at the 12th edition of the News Broadcasting Awards (ENBA) on Saturday.

The glittering award ceremony was held in Noida and witnessed WION receiving 7 top awards.

WION clinched the award for the 'Best News Channel of the Year (English) - special jury mention'&nbsp;along with 'Best International News Channel (English)'.&nbsp;

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WION's tech, auto and travel shows - 'Tech It Out', 'Pitstop' and 'Traveller' bagged the top awards in their respective categories.

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World Is One News (WION) at ENBA, 2020

Best News Channel of the Year (English) - Special jury mention

Best News Coverage: UN General Assembly&nbsp;

Best International News Channel (English)

Best International News Show (English): Gravitas&nbsp;

Best Gadget: Tech It Out &nbsp;&nbsp;

Best Auto: Pitstop &nbsp;&nbsp;

Best Travel: Traveller &nbsp;

ZEE group's international news channel WION swept big honours at the 12th edition of the News Broadcasting Awards (ENBA) on Saturday. The glittering award ceremony was held in Noida and witnessed WION receiving 7 top awards.

ZEE group's international news channel WION swept big honours at the 12th edition of the News Broadcasting Awards (ENBA) on Saturday. The glittering award ceremony was held in Noida and witnessed WION receiving 7 top awards. WION clinched the award for the 'Best News Channel of the Year (English) - special jury mention' along with 'Best International News Channel (English)'. × WION's primetime show 'Gravitas', hosted by channel's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay, won the 'Best International News Show (English)' award. The channel was honoured for its coverage on the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). WION's tech, auto and travel shows - 'Tech It Out', 'Pitstop' and 'Traveller' bagged the top awards in their respective categories. Well done team ⁦@WIONews⁩ 🥳👏 pic.twitter.com/CtbRDtXNCS — Palki Sharma (@palkisu) February 22, 2020 × Here's the complete list of winners: World Is One News (WION) at ENBA, 2020 Best News Channel of the Year (English) - Special jury mention Best News Coverage: UN General Assembly Best International News Channel (English) Best International News Show (English): Gravitas Best Gadget: Tech It Out Best Auto: Pitstop Best Travel: Traveller

WION wins big at News Broadcasting Awards (ENBA), gets honoured for unparalleled UNGA coverage

Massive billboards greeting US President Donald Trump ahead of his India visit and reflecting the bonhomie between him and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have come up in Agra, which is on the itinerary of the American leader.

From streets near the airport to public squares in the vicinity of the Taj Mahal, the billboards have added to the air of excitement in Agra that is eagerly expecting the arrival of Trump, who will be in the city for a couple of hours.

Trump's convoy route from the airport to the Taj Mahal is about 13 km and along the way thousands of artistes will welcome him with special performances.

On the famous Mall Road, which falls on the route, one hoarding reads 'His Excellency Donald J Trump, President of the United States of America, Heartiest Welcome to the Land of Krishna'.

It is accompanied with an image of Trump standing next to Prime Minister Modi.

Another billboard features the two leaders shaking hands and bears the message 'Welcome to the Land of Holy Rivers Yamuna and Ganga'.

Yet another one on the route says 'Welcome to the Land of Rich Heritage of Art and Craft'.

Trump is slated to arrive in Agra on Monday evening after jointly attending with Modi the mega 'Namaste Trump' event at the newly built Motera cricket stadium in Ahmedabad earlier in the day.

The event has been named 'Namaste Trump' on the lines of the 'Howdy, Modi' programme organised in the US last year.

Trump's daughter Ivanka, son-in-law Jared Kushner and a galaxy of top US officials will be part of the high-level delegation accompanying him during his visit to India on February 24 and 25.

The Agra administration is all geared up for the big day and preparations are in full swing to present the 'best face of Agra'.

Another billboard shows Trump and Modi shaking hands with the message 'Two great nations. One great friendship', 'Namaste Trump, February 24'.

Outside the Agra Cantonment station at the Atal Chowk, a banner on Trump's visit also greets people arriving in the city.

In Agra, the Trump family will spend about an hour at the Taj Mahal before sunset. They will then leave for Delhi.

A huge billboard near the Taj Mahal complex carrying the image of Trump and his wife reads 'His Excellency Donald J Trump, President of the United States of America, Her Excellency Melania Trump First Lady of the United States of America, Welcoming you on behalf of the 1350 million people of India'.

Another one says, 'His Excellency Donald J Trump, President of the United States of America', welcome to the land of immense opportunities for investment'.&nbsp;

Massive billboards greeting US President Donald Trump ahead of his India visit and reflecting the bonhomie between him and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have come up in Agra, which is on the itinerary of the American leader.

Massive billboards greeting US President Donald Trump ahead of his India visit and reflecting the bonhomie between him and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have come up in Agra, which is on the itinerary of the American leader. From streets near the airport to public squares in the vicinity of the Taj Mahal, the billboards have added to the air of excitement in Agra that is eagerly expecting the arrival of Trump, who will be in the city for a couple of hours. Trump's convoy route from the airport to the Taj Mahal is about 13 km and along the way thousands of artistes will welcome him with special performances. On the famous Mall Road, which falls on the route, one hoarding reads 'His Excellency Donald J Trump, President of the United States of America, Heartiest Welcome to the Land of Krishna'. It is accompanied with an image of Trump standing next to Prime Minister Modi. Another billboard features the two leaders shaking hands and bears the message 'Welcome to the Land of Holy Rivers Yamuna and Ganga'. Yet another one on the route says 'Welcome to the Land of Rich Heritage of Art and Craft'. Trump is slated to arrive in Agra on Monday evening after jointly attending with Modi the mega 'Namaste Trump' event at the newly built Motera cricket stadium in Ahmedabad earlier in the day. The event has been named 'Namaste Trump' on the lines of the 'Howdy, Modi' programme organised in the US last year. Trump's daughter Ivanka, son-in-law Jared Kushner and a galaxy of top US officials will be part of the high-level delegation accompanying him during his visit to India on February 24 and 25. The Agra administration is all geared up for the big day and preparations are in full swing to present the 'best face of Agra'. Another billboard shows Trump and Modi shaking hands with the message 'Two great nations. One great friendship', 'Namaste Trump, February 24'. Outside the Agra Cantonment station at the Atal Chowk, a banner on Trump's visit also greets people arriving in the city. In Agra, the Trump family will spend about an hour at the Taj Mahal before sunset. They will then leave for Delhi. A huge billboard near the Taj Mahal complex carrying the image of Trump and his wife reads 'His Excellency Donald J Trump, President of the United States of America, Her Excellency Melania Trump First Lady of the United States of America, Welcoming you on behalf of the 1350 million people of India'. Another one says, 'His Excellency Donald J Trump, President of the United States of America', welcome to the land of immense opportunities for investment'.

Huge billboards greeting Trump put up in Agra ahead of his visit 

The Mumbai airport on Saturday said it has started screening passengers arriving from Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam and Nepal for coronavirus in compliance with the central government's directives.

The Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL), which is the joint venture company managing and operating the city airport, said it is already screening passengers from China, Honk Kong, Singapore, Thailand and South Korea.

Abiding by the recent directive issued by the central government, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) has started screening passengers flying from Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam and Nepal to Mumbai as well for the coronavirus infection, the airport said in a statement.

The Ministry of Health has tightened screenings and has issued an advisory requiring all passengers arriving from these countries to undergo screening for the infection, it said.

Health counters have been set up and thermal scanners installed at the pre-immigration area for the arriving passengers by the Airport Health Organisation, the MIAL said in the statement.

Besides, the airport has ensured that alert messages are placed strategically across the terminal and that airlines have been sensitised and informed to follow the instructions of the government, it added.&nbsp;

The Mumbai airport on Saturday said it has started screening passengers arriving from Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam and Nepal for coronavirus in compliance with the central government's directives.

The Mumbai airport on Saturday said it has started screening passengers arriving from Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam and Nepal for coronavirus in compliance with the central government's directives. The Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL), which is the joint venture company managing and operating the city airport, said it is already screening passengers from China, Honk Kong, Singapore, Thailand and South Korea. Abiding by the recent directive issued by the central government, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) has started screening passengers flying from Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam and Nepal to Mumbai as well for the coronavirus infection, the airport said in a statement. The Ministry of Health has tightened screenings and has issued an advisory requiring all passengers arriving from these countries to undergo screening for the infection, it said. Health counters have been set up and thermal scanners installed at the pre-immigration area for the arriving passengers by the Airport Health Organisation, the MIAL said in the statement. Besides, the airport has ensured that alert messages are placed strategically across the terminal and that airlines have been sensitised and informed to follow the instructions of the government, it added.

Coronavirus: Mumbai airport starts screening passengers arriving from Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam and Nepal

A special Air Force aircraft, which has to fly to Wuhan in China for the evacuation of Indians, is standing at Hindon Air Force Station in Ghaziabad.

The aircraft standing at the Hindon Air Force Station has been loaded with medical equipment.

Beijing is yet to grant clearance to the third flight from New Delhi, which will carry relief supplies to the virus-hit nation and also bring back the remaining Indian nationals from Wuhan, the epicentre of the deadly coronavirus that has killed more than 2,300 people in the East Asian country itself, informed sources told ANI on Saturday.

"Our request for the third flight was submitted on February 13. The flight plan was submitted on February 15. The date of the flight proposed was on February 20. That is five days notice. The delay, therefore, appears to be deliberate," sources said.

"In between the flights to Japan (February 16), Ukraine (February 19) and France (February 20) have taken off from Wuhan. If the work was not critical enough to stop or delay these flights, how did it suddenly become critical for the Indian flight?" they further questioned.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had recently written to Chinese President Xi Jinping expressing solidarity with the government and people of China in fighting the epidemic outbreak.

India had then also offered to provide assistance to China in the wake of the concerned situation. The government of India then put together relief supplies in pursuance of this commitment as a token of solidarity, particularly as this year marks the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and China.

Meanwhile, Indian nationals, who are stuck in Wuhan, are facing hardships due to the delay in the process and continue to wait for the evacuation flight.

The delay in clearance is causing them tremendous mental anguish as the entire Hubei province is still under lockdown.

The sources further added that "Indian nationals are waiting to be brought back from Wuhan. The uncertainty is causing anxiety and mental stress. China should grant clearance to the relief flight which can bring the Indian nationals back."

Earlier this month, India had evacuated over 650 of its citizens from Wuhan in two 747 Boeing Air India aircraft.

Yet, an unknown number of Indians remain in the area and their number is being ascertained, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday.

While 406 of these are being looked after at the quarantine ITBP facility, rest is at an Army centre at Manesar in Haryana. The Indian Embassy in Beijing estimates more than 50,000 Indian citizens to have been working in mainland China as of early 2019.&nbsp;

A special Air Force aircraft, which has to fly to Wuhan in China for the evacuation of Indians, is standing at Hindon Air Force Station in Ghaziabad. The aircraft standing at the Hindon Air Force Station has been loaded with medical equipment.

A special Air Force aircraft, which has to fly to Wuhan in China for the evacuation of Indians, is standing at Hindon Air Force Station in Ghaziabad. The aircraft standing at the Hindon Air Force Station has been loaded with medical equipment. Beijing is yet to grant clearance to the third flight from New Delhi, which will carry relief supplies to the virus-hit nation and also bring back the remaining Indian nationals from Wuhan, the epicentre of the deadly coronavirus that has killed more than 2,300 people in the East Asian country itself, informed sources told ANI on Saturday. "Our request for the third flight was submitted on February 13. The flight plan was submitted on February 15. The date of the flight proposed was on February 20. That is five days notice. The delay, therefore, appears to be deliberate," sources said. "In between the flights to Japan (February 16), Ukraine (February 19) and France (February 20) have taken off from Wuhan. If the work was not critical enough to stop or delay these flights, how did it suddenly become critical for the Indian flight?" they further questioned. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had recently written to Chinese President Xi Jinping expressing solidarity with the government and people of China in fighting the epidemic outbreak. India had then also offered to provide assistance to China in the wake of the concerned situation. The government of India then put together relief supplies in pursuance of this commitment as a token of solidarity, particularly as this year marks the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and China. Meanwhile, Indian nationals, who are stuck in Wuhan, are facing hardships due to the delay in the process and continue to wait for the evacuation flight. The delay in clearance is causing them tremendous mental anguish as the entire Hubei province is still under lockdown. The sources further added that "Indian nationals are waiting to be brought back from Wuhan. The uncertainty is causing anxiety and mental stress. China should grant clearance to the relief flight which can bring the Indian nationals back." Earlier this month, India had evacuated over 650 of its citizens from Wuhan in two 747 Boeing Air India aircraft. Yet, an unknown number of Indians remain in the area and their number is being ascertained, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday. While 406 of these are being looked after at the quarantine ITBP facility, rest is at an Army centre at Manesar in Haryana. The Indian Embassy in Beijing estimates more than 50,000 Indian citizens to have been working in mainland China as of early 2019.

Special Air Force aircraft with medical equipment for China at Hindon airbase

China is "deliberately delaying" permission for an Indian Air Force plane to coronavirus-hit Wuhan to supply relief materials and bring back more Indians from the city, official sources said on Saturday.

India submitted its request with Chinese authorities on February 13 for the C-17 military transport aircraft while the flight plan was submitted on February 15 with a proposal mentioning February 20 as its date of departure, they said.

When contacted, a Chinese Embassy spokesperson said there was no deliberate delay in grant of permission for the Indian plane to reach Wuhan, adding China always attaches great importance to health and safety of Indian nationals in living in the country.

"China is deliberately delaying grant of clearance for the evacuation flight," a high-level source said and questioned why the permission was not granted when flights from Japan, Ukraine and France operated from Wuhan between February 16 and 20.

India has already evacuated around 640 Indians from Wuhan in two separate flights. According to estimates, over 100 Indians are still stuck in Wuhan, the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak in China.

Government sources said Indian nationals stuck in Wuhan are waiting to be brought back home and the uncertainty over the evacuation is causing them mental stress and anxiety.

The aircraft was to carry a large consignment of medical supplies to China as well.

The sources said while the Chinese side continues to maintain that there was no delay in granting permission for the flight to go, the clearance has "inexplicably" not been given.

"The current epidemic situation in Hubei province is complicated, and the prevention and control of Covid-19 has entered into a critical stage. We are carefully assessing ground situation, as prevention work requires," Chinese Embassy Spokesperson Ji Rong said.

"Competent departments of the two countries are keeping communication and coordination in this regard. There is no such thing as China deliberately delaying granting flight permission," she said.

The death toll in coronavirus in China has gone up to to 2,345 while the confirmed cases have risen to 76,288, Chinese health officials said on Saturday.

In a letter to President Xi Jinping earlier this month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed India's solidarity to the people and government of China in meeting the challenge of the coronavirus outbreak and offered to provide assistance to the country.

India then put together relief supplies in pursuance of Modi's commitment as a token of India's solidarity, particularly in the 70th year of the anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

"These supplies have been offered even as India faces tremendous shortage itself, given our ethos of helping others in their hour of need," said a source aware of the issue.

The items being supplied are gloves, surgical masks, feeding pumps and defibrillators based on the requirements as indicated by the Chinese side.

A sizeable number of countries have evacuated their citizens from China and restricted movement of people and goods to and from the country in view of the massive outbreak of coronavirus there.

Sources said Indian nationals in Wuhan continue their long wait for the flight, adding the delay is causing them and their family members in India tremendous mental anguish.

They said relief and evacuation flights from other countries including by France are allowed to operate by China but the permission has not come through in India's case.

"Are they not interested in Indian aid provided as our token of support? Why are they creating a roadblock in evacuating our nationals from Wuhan and putting them under hardship and mental agony?" said a person aware of the issue.

China is "deliberately delaying" permission for an Indian Air Force plane to coronavirus-hit Wuhan to supply relief materials and bring back more Indians from the city, official sources said on Saturday.

China is "deliberately delaying" permission for an Indian Air Force plane to coronavirus-hit Wuhan to supply relief materials and bring back more Indians from the city, official sources said on Saturday. India submitted its request with Chinese authorities on February 13 for the C-17 military transport aircraft while the flight plan was submitted on February 15 with a proposal mentioning February 20 as its date of departure, they said. When contacted, a Chinese Embassy spokesperson said there was no deliberate delay in grant of permission for the Indian plane to reach Wuhan, adding China always attaches great importance to health and safety of Indian nationals in living in the country. "China is deliberately delaying grant of clearance for the evacuation flight," a high-level source said and questioned why the permission was not granted when flights from Japan, Ukraine and France operated from Wuhan between February 16 and 20. India has already evacuated around 640 Indians from Wuhan in two separate flights. According to estimates, over 100 Indians are still stuck in Wuhan, the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak in China. Government sources said Indian nationals stuck in Wuhan are waiting to be brought back home and the uncertainty over the evacuation is causing them mental stress and anxiety. The aircraft was to carry a large consignment of medical supplies to China as well. The sources said while the Chinese side continues to maintain that there was no delay in granting permission for the flight to go, the clearance has "inexplicably" not been given. "The current epidemic situation in Hubei province is complicated, and the prevention and control of Covid-19 has entered into a critical stage. We are carefully assessing ground situation, as prevention work requires," Chinese Embassy Spokesperson Ji Rong said. "Competent departments of the two countries are keeping communication and coordination in this regard. There is no such thing as China deliberately delaying granting flight permission," she said. The death toll in coronavirus in China has gone up to to 2,345 while the confirmed cases have risen to 76,288, Chinese health officials said on Saturday. In a letter to President Xi Jinping earlier this month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed India's solidarity to the people and government of China in meeting the challenge of the coronavirus outbreak and offered to provide assistance to the country. India then put together relief supplies in pursuance of Modi's commitment as a token of India's solidarity, particularly in the 70th year of the anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. "These supplies have been offered even as India faces tremendous shortage itself, given our ethos of helping others in their hour of need," said a source aware of the issue. The items being supplied are gloves, surgical masks, feeding pumps and defibrillators based on the requirements as indicated by the Chinese side. A sizeable number of countries have evacuated their citizens from China and restricted movement of people and goods to and from the country in view of the massive outbreak of coronavirus there. Sources said Indian nationals in Wuhan continue their long wait for the flight, adding the delay is causing them and their family members in India tremendous mental anguish. They said relief and evacuation flights from other countries including by France are allowed to operate by China but the permission has not come through in India's case. "Are they not interested in Indian aid provided as our token of support? Why are they creating a roadblock in evacuating our nationals from Wuhan and putting them under hardship and mental agony?" said a person aware of the issue.

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Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his deputy Manish Sisodia will not be present during US First Lady Melania Trump's visit to a Delhi government school in the city on Tuesday as their names were dropped from the guest list for the event, sources said.

Melania, the wife of US President Donald Trump, is scheduled to visit the school to watch "happiness classes" and interact with the students.

Sources in the Delhi government said the US embassy communicated to the city administration on Saturday morning that names of Kejriwal and Sisodia do not figure in the list of invitees for the event.

When contacted, a US embassy spokesperson referred the query to Delhi government on the matter.

According to the original schedule, Kejriwal and Sisodia were to welcome Melania at the school and brief her about rationale behind introduction of happiness classes as well as the Delhi government's overall reform initiatives in the education sector, officials in the city said.

"Names of Kejriwal and Sisodia have been dropped from the list of invitees for the event. We do not know who will receive and brief the First Lady about happiness classes when she visits our school," said a Delhi government official, who wished not to be named.

Though there was no official reaction from the Delhi government on the issue, a series of tweets by Sisodia, credited with educational reform in Delhi schools, indicated the AAP dispensation's unhappiness over it.

He said "happiness class" is "the solution to all hate and narrow mindedness".

"Education is meaningless without happiness. I am happy that Delhi govt schools are showing a path to the world. And the world is curious to know what we are doing in happiness class," he said.

Earlier in the day, the deputy chief minister told reporters that the Delhi government had received a request about Melania's visit to a government school.

`"If she (Melania) wants to come (to a government school), we welcome her," he said.

An AAP functionary argued that in absence of the chief minister and his deputy, who will brief Melania about the 'happiness curriculum'.

"Delhi government's happiness curriculum has been lauded across the globe. Who will brief Melania Trump if the chief minister and the deputy chief minister are not present during her visit," he asked.

Expressing anguish over exclusion of names of the two leaders from the event, Aam Aadmi Party spokesperson Saurabh Bharadwaj said it has been a "protocol" and "convention" that the state leaders are present when any foreign dignitary attends events in their states.

He also alleged that the names of Kejriwal and Sisodia have been dropped from the guest list at the behest of the BJP-led central government. He referred to a press conference by a BJP spokesperson to clarify the saffron party's stand on the issue.

"The BJP is claiming that it (Centre) did not ask the US Embassy to drop the names of Kejriwal and Sisodia from the guest list. The comments actually indicated that there is something fishy," Bhardwaj claimed.

"If it (the Centre) has not asked it (the US Embassy) to drop names of the CM and deputy CM, then it could have simply requested the embassy to include their names," he said.

"Instead of asking the US embassy for the same, holding press conference by a BJP leader is a clear indication that it (BJP) is involved in the entire matter," Bharadwaj said when asked about the issue.

On Kejriwal not being part of the guest list for Melania's visit to the Delhi school, BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra said that there shouldn't be any "low-level politics or petty politics" on issues which are of national interest.

"India comes under disrepute if we start pulling each other's legs. The Modi government doesn't influence the US, as to whom they invite or not," he said.

The Delhi government introduced the happiness curriculum in July, 2018. According to the curriculum, students studying in classes 1-8 at Delhi government schools spend 45 minutes every day to attend "happiness classes" where they participate in activities like storytelling, meditation and question and answer sessions.

Similarly, for nursery and kindergarten students, the classes are held twice a week.

The Arvind Kejriwal-led government has been spending a large chunk of its budget on education in the city in the last several years.

In its last budget, the Delhi government had set aside 25 per cent of its total budget for the education sector, perhaps highest among other states.

Kejriwal led AAP to a spectacular victory in the assembly elections earlier this month primarily riding on his development agenda including reforms in the health and education sectors.

The reforms initiated by the AAP government have been lauded by several prominent personalities.

On Friday, Kejriwal said his government will provide all possible help to the Maharashtra government to implement education reforms which he said reflected "cooperative federalism at its best".&nbsp;

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his deputy Manish Sisodia will not be present during US First Lady Melania Trump's visit to a Delhi government school in the city on Tuesday as their names were dropped from the guest list for the event, sources said.

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his deputy Manish Sisodia will not be present during US First Lady Melania Trump's visit to a Delhi government school in the city on Tuesday as their names were dropped from the guest list for the event, sources said. Melania, the wife of US President Donald Trump, is scheduled to visit the school to watch "happiness classes" and interact with the students. Sources in the Delhi government said the US embassy communicated to the city administration on Saturday morning that names of Kejriwal and Sisodia do not figure in the list of invitees for the event. When contacted, a US embassy spokesperson referred the query to Delhi government on the matter. According to the original schedule, Kejriwal and Sisodia were to welcome Melania at the school and brief her about rationale behind introduction of happiness classes as well as the Delhi government's overall reform initiatives in the education sector, officials in the city said. "Names of Kejriwal and Sisodia have been dropped from the list of invitees for the event. We do not know who will receive and brief the First Lady about happiness classes when she visits our school," said a Delhi government official, who wished not to be named. Though there was no official reaction from the Delhi government on the issue, a series of tweets by Sisodia, credited with educational reform in Delhi schools, indicated the AAP dispensation's unhappiness over it. He said "happiness class" is "the solution to all hate and narrow mindedness". "Education is meaningless without happiness. I am happy that Delhi govt schools are showing a path to the world. And the world is curious to know what we are doing in happiness class," he said. Earlier in the day, the deputy chief minister told reporters that the Delhi government had received a request about Melania's visit to a government school. `"If she (Melania) wants to come (to a government school), we welcome her," he said. An AAP functionary argued that in absence of the chief minister and his deputy, who will brief Melania about the 'happiness curriculum'. "Delhi government's happiness curriculum has been lauded across the globe. Who will brief Melania Trump if the chief minister and the deputy chief minister are not present during her visit," he asked. Expressing anguish over exclusion of names of the two leaders from the event, Aam Aadmi Party spokesperson Saurabh Bharadwaj said it has been a "protocol" and "convention" that the state leaders are present when any foreign dignitary attends events in their states. He also alleged that the names of Kejriwal and Sisodia have been dropped from the guest list at the behest of the BJP-led central government. He referred to a press conference by a BJP spokesperson to clarify the saffron party's stand on the issue. "The BJP is claiming that it (Centre) did not ask the US Embassy to drop the names of Kejriwal and Sisodia from the guest list. The comments actually indicated that there is something fishy," Bhardwaj claimed. "If it (the Centre) has not asked it (the US Embassy) to drop names of the CM and deputy CM, then it could have simply requested the embassy to include their names," he said. "Instead of asking the US embassy for the same, holding press conference by a BJP leader is a clear indication that it (BJP) is involved in the entire matter," Bharadwaj said when asked about the issue. On Kejriwal not being part of the guest list for Melania's visit to the Delhi school, BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra said that there shouldn't be any "low-level politics or petty politics" on issues which are of national interest. "India comes under disrepute if we start pulling each other's legs. The Modi government doesn't influence the US, as to whom they invite or not," he said. The Delhi government introduced the happiness curriculum in July, 2018. According to the curriculum, students studying in classes 1-8 at Delhi government schools spend 45 minutes every day to attend "happiness classes" where they participate in activities like storytelling, meditation and question and answer sessions. Similarly, for nursery and kindergarten students, the classes are held twice a week. The Arvind Kejriwal-led government has been spending a large chunk of its budget on education in the city in the last several years. In its last budget, the Delhi government had set aside 25 per cent of its total budget for the education sector, perhaps highest among other states. Kejriwal led AAP to a spectacular victory in the assembly elections earlier this month primarily riding on his development agenda including reforms in the health and education sectors. The reforms initiated by the AAP government have been lauded by several prominent personalities. On Friday, Kejriwal said his government will provide all possible help to the Maharashtra government to implement education reforms which he said reflected "cooperative federalism at its best".

CM Kejriwal, his deputy Sisodia dropped from Melania's school event

Ahead of the US President Donald Trump's visit to India on Monday, Washington has said that Pakistan needs to act on terror groups for having a successful dialogue with India.

A senior US administration official said, "We continue to believe a core foundation of any successful dialogue between the two is based on continued momentum in Pakistan's efforts to crack down on terrorists and extremists on its territory. So we continue to look for that."

The comments come even as Pakistan remains on anti-terrorist financing body FATF's 'grey list' due to its failure to implement its action plan which calls acting on terror groups based on its territory and territories under control. The FATF in a statement released on Friday said, "all deadlines in the action plan have expired" and it now has time till June of this year or "FATF will take action".

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Asked, if US President will raise the mediation on Kashmir during his 2-day India tour, the official said, "I think what you'll hear from the President is very much encouraging a reduction in tensions between India and Pakistan, encouraging the two countries to engage in bilateral dialogue with each other to resolve their differences."

Adding, "President will urge both countries to seek to maintain peace and stability along the line of control and refrain from actions or statements that could increase tensions in the region".

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US President last year, during Pak Prime minister Imran Khan's Washington visit, had said that Washington can mediate between India and Pakistan, something he repeated many times later.

New Delhi had categorially dismissed the idea, with PM Modi during his meet with US President in France on the sidelines of G7 said, India and Pakistan can "bilaterally" resolve all issues and "we don't want to trouble any third country".

India's official stance when it comes to India and Pakistan ties is no third party mediation which has been stated under the Shimla and Lahore agreements.

Ahead of the US President Donald Trump's visit to India on Monday, Washington has said that Pakistan needs to act on terror groups for having a successful dialogue with India.

Ahead of the US President Donald Trump's visit to India on Monday, Washington has said that Pakistan needs to act on terror groups for having a successful dialogue with India. A senior US administration official said, "We continue to believe a core foundation of any successful dialogue between the two is based on continued momentum in Pakistan's efforts to crack down on terrorists and extremists on its territory. So we continue to look for that." The comments come even as Pakistan remains on anti-terrorist financing body FATF's 'grey list' due to its failure to implement its action plan which calls acting on terror groups based on its territory and territories under control. The FATF in a statement released on Friday said, "all deadlines in the action plan have expired" and it now has time till June of this year or "FATF will take action". Also read: Washington looks for Indian support ahead of Taliban-US deal × Asked, if US President will raise the mediation on Kashmir during his 2-day India tour, the official said, "I think what you'll hear from the President is very much encouraging a reduction in tensions between India and Pakistan, encouraging the two countries to engage in bilateral dialogue with each other to resolve their differences." Adding, "President will urge both countries to seek to maintain peace and stability along the line of control and refrain from actions or statements that could increase tensions in the region". Also read: Global watchdog FATF keeps Pakistan on terrorism financing 'grey list' US President last year, during Pak Prime minister Imran Khan's Washington visit, had said that Washington can mediate between India and Pakistan, something he repeated many times later. New Delhi had categorially dismissed the idea, with PM Modi during his meet with US President in France on the sidelines of G7 said, India and Pakistan can "bilaterally" resolve all issues and "we don't want to trouble any third country". India's official stance when it comes to India and Pakistan ties is no third party mediation which has been stated under the Shimla and Lahore agreements.

Islamabad has to act on terror for successful India-Pak dialogue: US

The ZEE Media group bagged big honours at the 12th edition of the News Broadcasting Awards (ENBA). The glittering award ceremony was held in Noida.&nbsp;

ZEE group's international news channel WION received seven awards across verticles at the ceremony.&nbsp;

WION received the award for the Best News Channel of the Year (English) along with Best International News Channel.&nbsp;

WION's primetime show 'Gravitas', hosted by channel's executive editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay, won the Best International Program award.&nbsp;

The channel was honoured for its coverage on the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

WION's tech, auto and travel shows - 'Tech It Out', 'Pitstop' and 'Traveller' bagged the top awards in their respective categories.

Here's the complete list of winners:

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World Is One News (WION)&nbsp;

Best News Channel of the Year (English)

Best News Coverage: UN General Assembly &nbsp;

Best International News Channel

Best International Program: Gravitas &nbsp;

Best Gadget: Tech It Out &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Best Auto: Pitstop &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

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The ZEE Media group bagged big honours at the 12th edition of the News Broadcasting Awards (ENBA). The glittering award ceremony was held in Noida. ZEE group's international news channel WION received seven awards across verticles at the ceremony.

The ZEE Media group bagged big honours at the 12th edition of the News Broadcasting Awards (ENBA). The glittering award ceremony was held in Noida. ZEE group's international news channel WION received seven awards across verticles at the ceremony. WION received the award for the Best News Channel of the Year (English) along with Best International News Channel. WION's primetime show 'Gravitas', hosted by channel's executive editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay, won the Best International Program award. The channel was honoured for its coverage on the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). WION's tech, auto and travel shows - 'Tech It Out', 'Pitstop' and 'Traveller' bagged the top awards in their respective categories. Here's the complete list of winners: World Is One News (WION) Best News Channel of the Year (English) Best News Coverage: UN General Assembly Best International News Channel Best International Program: Gravitas Best Gadget: Tech It Out Best Auto: Pitstop Best Travel: Traveller

Good morning! Here’s what you need to know to start your day with WION’s daily news brief.

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A total of 234 infections among&nbsp;Chinese prisoners&nbsp;outside Hubei ended 16 straight days of declines in new mainland cases.

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The vote had been due to end at 1430 GMT, but it was extended at least five times and finally closed at 2030 GMT to allow a maximum number of people to cast their ballots.

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Adriano hailed from the Veneto region in north-eastern Italy.&nbsp;A 67-year-old from the same village has also tested positive.

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Good morning! Here’s what you need to know to start your day with WION’s daily news brief. Coronavirus spreads in China prisons, Korean church as fears weigh on global markets A total of 234 infections among Chinese prisoners outside Hubei ended 16 straight days of declines in new mainland cases.

Good morning! Here’s what you need to know to start your day with WION’s daily news brief. Coronavirus spreads in China prisons, Korean church as fears weigh on global markets A total of 234 infections among Chinese prisoners outside Hubei ended 16 straight days of declines in new mainland cases. Polls close in Iran general elections after multiple extensions The vote had been due to end at 1430 GMT, but it was extended at least five times and finally closed at 2030 GMT to allow a maximum number of people to cast their ballots. Italy reports first European casualty from coronavirus outbreak Adriano hailed from the Veneto region in north-eastern Italy. A 67-year-old from the same village has also tested positive. Watch: Gravitas: A history of US presidential visits to India ×

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Shivratri is an important festival for the devotees of Shiva and for Hindus in general. The festival, also known as Padmajarathri is celebrated across the country on a very large scale.

Here are some glimpse of India's Maha Shivratri festival; Watch it

Union Home Minister Amit Shah at 'Arth' | A Cultural Festival | WION Exclusive Watch Honourable Home Minister Amit Shah as he converses with Sudhir Chaudhary about 'Nationalism in times of strife: Rashtravadke naye aayam', at Spotify presents Arth - A Culture Fest, co-powered by Mongia Steel Limited , Manyavar, Hindustan Times, and Karigari Partner Senco Gold & Diamonds.

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Would you use a toothpaste made of cow dung and urine? The Indian government wants to commission research on the medicinal properties of cow products. A group of scientists have launched a protest.

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday graced the second day of India's first multi-regional culture festival 'Arth' (Arth: A Culture Fest).&nbsp;

After an engaging session with Zee News Editor in Chief Sudhir Chaudhary on 'Nationalism in times of strife: New dimensions of nationalism', Shah gave a rousing address and urged the youth of the nation to take pride in India's culture, heritage and languages.

Shah lauded Zee News's initiative to hold the Arth Fest and said that the festival is a medium to keep alive and spread the essence of India's rich cultural diversity, tradition and heritage.&nbsp;

Also read: '<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/economies-are-not-run-by-governments-but-by-people-lord-meghnad-desai-at-arth-a-culture-fest-282084">Economies are not run by governments but by people,' says Lord Meghnad Desai at 'Arth - A Culture Fest'</a>

"No news channel in today's date is talking about India's, culture, literature, tradition. If a channel like Zee is doing it, it means they are not working for their commercial interest but for the interest of the nation and its progress," the minister said. &nbsp;&nbsp;

In his parting words, Shah urged the citizens to converse in their mother tongue saying, "if the language is conserved, the heritage, the culture, the literature, arts and music all will be conserved and will be immortalised".&nbsp;

Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/arth-a-culture-fest-a-glimpse-of-indias-culture-begins-in-delhi-281947">Arth Fest - A glimpse of India's culture begins in Delhi</a>

The second edition of India's first multi-regional culture festival 'Arth' (Arth: A Culture Fest) started yesterday at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi.&nbsp;

Arth: A Culture Fest, will last for three days (21, 22 and 23 February). In the three-day festival, people will get a glimpse of the culture of India. 
'Arth' is a cultural celebration intended to showcase the ways of India's culture. Starting from today, the festival will focus on literature, culture, society, music, traditions, history and art.

The first two days of the event saw many engaging and discussions between eminent personalities from the world of arts, culture, literature and many other fields.&nbsp;

Schedule of Arth: A Culture Fest (day 3)

Third day (23 February 2020)

11am - Cymbals from the North-East: Manipuri Pung and Dole Cholam artist: Sinam Basu

11:45pm - Sacred ecologies: Indic Faiths and their Message (Panelist): David Frole, Dushyant Sridhar, Hema Hari, Moderator: DK Hari

12:30pm - Life in Literature - Ruskin Bond talks with Premak Goswami

1:15pm - Discussion on culture and art: Conversation between Prasoon Joshi and Yatindra Mishra

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday graced the second day of India's first multi-regional culture festival 'Arth' (Arth: A Culture Fest). After an engaging session with Zee News Editor in Chief Sudhir Chaudhary on 'Nationalism in times of strife: New dimensions of nationalism', Shah gave a rousing address and urged the youth of the nation to take pride in India's culture, heritage and languages.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday graced the second day of India's first multi-regional culture festival 'Arth' (Arth: A Culture Fest). After an engaging session with Zee News Editor in Chief Sudhir Chaudhary on 'Nationalism in times of strife: New dimensions of nationalism', Shah gave a rousing address and urged the youth of the nation to take pride in India's culture, heritage and languages. Shah lauded Zee News's initiative to hold the Arth Fest and said that the festival is a medium to keep alive and spread the essence of India's rich cultural diversity, tradition and heritage. Also read: 'Economies are not run by governments but by people,' says Lord Meghnad Desai at 'Arth - A Culture Fest' "No news channel in today's date is talking about India's, culture, literature, tradition. If a channel like Zee is doing it, it means they are not working for their commercial interest but for the interest of the nation and its progress," the minister said. In his parting words, Shah urged the citizens to converse in their mother tongue saying, "if the language is conserved, the heritage, the culture, the literature, arts and music all will be conserved and will be immortalised". Also read: Arth Fest - A glimpse of India's culture begins in Delhi The second edition of India's first multi-regional culture festival 'Arth' (Arth: A Culture Fest) started yesterday at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi. Arth: A Culture Fest, will last for three days (21, 22 and 23 February). In the three-day festival, people will get a glimpse of the culture of India. 'Arth' is a cultural celebration intended to showcase the ways of India's culture. Starting from today, the festival will focus on literature, culture, society, music, traditions, history and art. The first two days of the event saw many engaging and discussions between eminent personalities from the world of arts, culture, literature and many other fields. Schedule of Arth: A Culture Fest (day 3) Third day (23 February 2020) 11am - Cymbals from the North-East: Manipuri Pung and Dole Cholam artist: Sinam Basu 11:45pm - Sacred ecologies: Indic Faiths and their Message (Panelist): David Frole, Dushyant Sridhar, Hema Hari, Moderator: DK Hari 12:30pm - Life in Literature - Ruskin Bond talks with Premak Goswami 1:15pm - Discussion on culture and art: Conversation between Prasoon Joshi and Yatindra Mishra

Celebrate, conserve our language, it will immortalise our culture: Amit Shah at Arth - 'A Culture Fest'

Indian Air Force’s C-17 Globemaster was scheduled to fly to China on Friday to evacuate Indian citizens, but the special flight is awaiting clearance from the Beijing.

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India's first multi-regional culture festival 'Arth' (Arth: A Culture Fest) is back with its second edition. The festival started today at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi.

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A stretch of the road closed for over two months in Shaheen Bagh due to an anti-citizenship law protest was "opened" by a group of demonstrators on Saturday, only to be closed after some time, police said.

"Road number 9 in Shaheen Bagh was reopened by a group of protesters, but later it was closed by another group," Deputy Commissioner of Police (Southeast) R P Meena said.

Protestors claimed that they "opened" the stretch, which would allow passage to commuters between Noida and South Delhi, at around 5 pm near the protest site, but the Delhi police and the Noida police were continuing to barricade it from one side.

The road, which connects Noida to south-east Delhi and further to Faridabad in Haryana, was closed for traffic in the wake of the anti-Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) protest at Shaheen Bagh since December 15.

The development came after three days of talks between the Supreme Court-appointed interlocutors -- senior advocates Sanjay Hegde and Sadhana Ramachandran -- and the protesters over the issue of difficulty to commuters due to blocking of roads.

According to the police, the protesters briefly opened a small portion of a road leading to Kalindi Kunj so that locals can pass through it with their two-wheelers.

The Noida Traffic Police, however, also continued the restrictions on the Uttar Pradesh side of the road, an official told PTI.

"It was being alleged repeatedly that the protestors have blocked the Kalindi Kunj road, which leads to Noida Sector 37. So, today it was decided that this allegation has to be done away with and the route was opened," Sonu Warsi, a protestor, said.

"The decision was also taken to give a gift to the Supreme Court-appointed interlocutors, whose interaction and mediation has helped reopen the case. We have opened the road and it is now up to the Delhi Police and UP police to decide which vehicles they will allow," he added.

After the talks on Friday, Hegde had said the protesters, in principle, were not fundamentally against the opening of the non-protest side of the road if their security could be guaranteed in writing by the Delhi Police under suitable orders of the apex court.

"We will not be holding a public interaction tomorrow to enable the protesters to come to an independent conclusion as to the way forward. We will return on Sunday only if we deem it necessary and feasible to do so," he had said.&nbsp;

A stretch of the road closed for over two months in Shaheen Bagh due to an anti-citizenship law protest was "opened" by a group of demonstrators on Saturday, only to be closed after some time, police said.

A stretch of the road closed for over two months in Shaheen Bagh due to an anti-citizenship law protest was "opened" by a group of demonstrators on Saturday, only to be closed after some time, police said. "Road number 9 in Shaheen Bagh was reopened by a group of protesters, but later it was closed by another group," Deputy Commissioner of Police (Southeast) R P Meena said. Protestors claimed that they "opened" the stretch, which would allow passage to commuters between Noida and South Delhi, at around 5 pm near the protest site, but the Delhi police and the Noida police were continuing to barricade it from one side. The road, which connects Noida to south-east Delhi and further to Faridabad in Haryana, was closed for traffic in the wake of the anti-Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) protest at Shaheen Bagh since December 15. The development came after three days of talks between the Supreme Court-appointed interlocutors -- senior advocates Sanjay Hegde and Sadhana Ramachandran -- and the protesters over the issue of difficulty to commuters due to blocking of roads. According to the police, the protesters briefly opened a small portion of a road leading to Kalindi Kunj so that locals can pass through it with their two-wheelers. The Noida Traffic Police, however, also continued the restrictions on the Uttar Pradesh side of the road, an official told PTI. "It was being alleged repeatedly that the protestors have blocked the Kalindi Kunj road, which leads to Noida Sector 37. So, today it was decided that this allegation has to be done away with and the route was opened," Sonu Warsi, a protestor, said. "The decision was also taken to give a gift to the Supreme Court-appointed interlocutors, whose interaction and mediation has helped reopen the case. We have opened the road and it is now up to the Delhi Police and UP police to decide which vehicles they will allow," he added. After the talks on Friday, Hegde had said the protesters, in principle, were not fundamentally against the opening of the non-protest side of the road if their security could be guaranteed in writing by the Delhi Police under suitable orders of the apex court. "We will not be holding a public interaction tomorrow to enable the protesters to come to an independent conclusion as to the way forward. We will return on Sunday only if we deem it necessary and feasible to do so," he had said.

Road at Shaheen Bagh opened by group of protesters, blocked again: Police

The US President will arrive in Ahmedabad at around noon on February 24 for a less that 36-hour visit to India. He will be accompanied by a high-level delegation including First Lady Melania Trump, the President's daughter Ivanka Trump, son-in-law Jared Kushner

Taj Mahal gets a makeover for Trump's visit

The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres on Friday made an impassioned call for ending the ongoing conflict in Syria.

''This man-made humanitarian nightmare for the long-suffering Syrian people must stop. It must stop now," he said but did not offer any specific plan for curbing the bloodshed in the final rebel holdout.

"The message is clear: There is no military solution for the Syrian crisis. The only possible solution remains political."

Guterres recalled that he had repeatedly called for an "immediate ceasefire" in Idlib, and urged all parties to avoid any escalation in the fighting.

"It is crucial to break the vicious circle of violence and suffering," he said.

The latest offensive in the regions of Aleppo and Idlib has uprooted nearly 1 million people - most of them are women and children.&nbsp;

(With inputs from AFP)&nbsp;

The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres on Friday made an impassioned call for ending the ongoing conflict in Syria. ''This man-made humanitarian nightmare for the long-suffering Syrian people must stop.

The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres on Friday made an impassioned call for ending the ongoing conflict in Syria. ''This man-made humanitarian nightmare for the long-suffering Syrian people must stop. It must stop now," he said but did not offer any specific plan for curbing the bloodshed in the final rebel holdout. "The message is clear: There is no military solution for the Syrian crisis. The only possible solution remains political." Guterres recalled that he had repeatedly called for an "immediate ceasefire" in Idlib, and urged all parties to avoid any escalation in the fighting. "It is crucial to break the vicious circle of violence and suffering," he said. The latest offensive in the regions of Aleppo and Idlib has uprooted nearly 1 million people - most of them are women and children. (With inputs from AFP)

UN secretary-general calls for an end to 'humanitarian nightmare' in Syria 

China reportedly delaying granting clearance to Indian Air Force's C-17 Globemaster plane carrying relief supplies to China which will also bring back the remaining Indian nationals from Wuhan.

Sources have told WION that china is deliberately delaying granting clearance to the flight which will carry out evacuations in Wuhan.

India, which has already evacuated over 600 of its citizens from Wuhan, has been ready to send another flight to rescue its remaining nationals from the coronavirus epicentre.

While Beijing maintains that there is no delay, it has not yet given any official reason for the wait. The Indian flight was scheduled to leave for China on Friday, but couldn't due to the lack of permission.

Unlike the last time in which operations were carried out by civilian jets, this time around, India has sent a military aircraft.

February 17, New Delhi announced that it will send the IAF's largest plane to bring back all its nationals from Wuhan. The plane will also be carrying medical supplies.

Other nations including France are carrying out rescue operations in Wuhan.

The wait comes even as China said that it attached high importance to the lives and health of all foreign nationals in the country.

China reportedly delaying granting clearance to Indian Air Force's C-17 Globemaster plane carrying relief supplies to China which will also bring back the remaining Indian nationals from Wuhan.

China reportedly delaying granting clearance to Indian Air Force's C-17 Globemaster plane carrying relief supplies to China which will also bring back the remaining Indian nationals from Wuhan. Sources have told WION that china is deliberately delaying granting clearance to the flight which will carry out evacuations in Wuhan. India, which has already evacuated over 600 of its citizens from Wuhan, has been ready to send another flight to rescue its remaining nationals from the coronavirus epicentre. While Beijing maintains that there is no delay, it has not yet given any official reason for the wait. The Indian flight was scheduled to leave for China on Friday, but couldn't due to the lack of permission. Unlike the last time in which operations were carried out by civilian jets, this time around, India has sent a military aircraft. February 17, New Delhi announced that it will send the IAF's largest plane to bring back all its nationals from Wuhan. The plane will also be carrying medical supplies. Other nations including France are carrying out rescue operations in Wuhan. The wait comes even as China said that it attached high importance to the lives and health of all foreign nationals in the country.

Coronavirus: China delays India's Wuhan evacuation plan, say sources 

Founder and chairman of Bharti Enterprises Sunil Bharti Mittal on Thursday assured the government that Airtel would comply with the Supreme Court order and pay the dues before March 17.

Mittal also met Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad during the day.

Speaking to reporters, he said,&nbsp;"I have assured the government that we will comply with the Supreme Court judgment and pay the dues before March 17."&nbsp;

Founder and chairman of Bharti Enterprises Sunil Bharti Mittal on Thursday assured the government that Airtel would comply with the Supreme Court order and pay the dues before March 17.

Founder and chairman of Bharti Enterprises Sunil Bharti Mittal on Thursday assured the government that Airtel would comply with the Supreme Court order and pay the dues before March 17. Mittal also met Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad during the day. Speaking to reporters, he said, "I have assured the government that we will comply with the Supreme Court judgment and pay the dues before March 17."

Airtel will pay dues before March 17: Sunil Bharti Mittal

India is making grand arrangements for US President Donald Trump's visit. Ahmedabad, Agra and New Delhi are being spruced up.

One of the so-called beautification projects has landed in the lap of controversy. Indian authorities have built a wall to hide a stretch of a slum.&nbsp;

The shantytown falls on Trump's route from the Ahmedabad airport to the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Stadium.

The US President is landing in Ahmedabad in a couple of days. The streets of the city are being cleaned, the bridges are getting a fresh coat of paint and the city's greenery is being upped.

Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/trump-visit-us-first-lady-likely-to-visit-delhi-govt-school-interact-with-students-281847">Trump visit: US first lady likely to visit Delhi govt school, interact with students</a>

There are flower-pots, lights are being installed and to ace the beautification game, the not-so-beautiful slums are being covered.

According to reports, a 400-meter-long wall has come up in Ahmedabad. It is along the route of the Trump-Modi roadshow.&nbsp;

Critics say that the wall is being built to block a shantytown from Trump's sight.

What the Indian authorities don't want the US president to see is the living condition of 2,000-odd poor locals.&nbsp;

And just like Trump's Mexico wall, the Ahmedabad wall too has divided the entire nation.&nbsp;

Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/focus-on-reviewing-bilateral-ties-strengthening-global-partnership-mea-on-trumps-visit-281789">Focus on reviewing bilateral ties, strengthening global partnership - MEA on Trump's visit</a>

While some ask what's wrong in beautification? Others say there's a stark difference between beautification and cover-up.&nbsp;

Those living in the slums say that the authorities have gotten their priorities wrong.&nbsp;

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Keshi Saraniya, shantytown resident says, "since they are spending so much money on this wall, why not use that to improve our community and provide better facilities for us".&nbsp;

Another resident here demands "proper arrangements" for their living.&nbsp;

Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/heres-why-no-trade-deal-should-be-expected-during-donald-trumps-india-visit-281652">Here's why no trade deal should be expected during Donald Trump's India visit</a>

The papering-up of shanties isn't really the wisest thing to do. Back in 2010, when India was hosting the commonwealth games, the Indian authorities wanted the world to see a rapidly developing nation.

All slums then were covered with bamboo curtains. The move boomeranged. The international press cameras focused more on what was behind the blinds.&nbsp;

This time as well, people are talking about the Ahmedabad wall. The government is being accused of hiding poverty.

What the administration wanted to curtain has now made its way to the spotlight.&nbsp; 
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India is making grand arrangements for US President Donald Trump's visit. Ahmedabad, Agra and New Delhi are being spruced up. One of the so-called beautification projects has landed in the lap of controversy.

India is making grand arrangements for US President Donald Trump's visit. Ahmedabad, Agra and New Delhi are being spruced up. One of the so-called beautification projects has landed in the lap of controversy. Indian authorities have built a wall to hide a stretch of a slum. The shantytown falls on Trump's route from the Ahmedabad airport to the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Stadium. The US President is landing in Ahmedabad in a couple of days. The streets of the city are being cleaned, the bridges are getting a fresh coat of paint and the city's greenery is being upped. Also read: Trump visit: US first lady likely to visit Delhi govt school, interact with students There are flower-pots, lights are being installed and to ace the beautification game, the not-so-beautiful slums are being covered. According to reports, a 400-meter-long wall has come up in Ahmedabad. It is along the route of the Trump-Modi roadshow. Critics say that the wall is being built to block a shantytown from Trump's sight. What the Indian authorities don't want the US president to see is the living condition of 2,000-odd poor locals. And just like Trump's Mexico wall, the Ahmedabad wall too has divided the entire nation. Also read: Focus on reviewing bilateral ties, strengthening global partnership - MEA on Trump's visit While some ask what's wrong in beautification? Others say there's a stark difference between beautification and cover-up. Those living in the slums say that the authorities have gotten their priorities wrong. × Keshi Saraniya, shantytown resident says, "since they are spending so much money on this wall, why not use that to improve our community and provide better facilities for us". Another resident here demands "proper arrangements" for their living. Also read: Here's why no trade deal should be expected during Donald Trump's India visit The papering-up of shanties isn't really the wisest thing to do. Back in 2010, when India was hosting the commonwealth games, the Indian authorities wanted the world to see a rapidly developing nation. All slums then were covered with bamboo curtains. The move boomeranged. The international press cameras focused more on what was behind the blinds. This time as well, people are talking about the Ahmedabad wall. The government is being accused of hiding poverty. What the administration wanted to curtain has now made its way to the spotlight.

Trump in India: Hiding the poor and shantytown of Ahmedabad for US president's visit

US President Donald Trump lands in India in just 4 days. He will be accompanied by First Lady Melania Trump.&nbsp;

The couple has a packed itinerary, including the big 'Namaste Trump' event in Ahmedabad, a tour of Taj Mahal in Agra and the CEO roundtable.&nbsp;

High-security measures are being taken to ensure the safety of the first couple.&nbsp;

The US C-17 Globemaster plane has already arrived in India. Hotels have been booked. Control rooms have been set up. India is all set to host Donald Trump.&nbsp;

Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/trump-visit-us-first-lady-likely-to-visit-delhi-govt-school-interact-with-students-281847">Trump visit: US first lady likely to visit Delhi govt school, interact with students</a>

When does the US President arrive in India?&nbsp;

Trump will touch down in India on February 24.&nbsp;

Where does he land?

Trump's Air Force One plane will land at Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai airport. He will be flying in a customised Boeing 747-200b.

The Air Force One has a conference room, dining room, an oval office, bedrooms and bathrooms for the president and the senior officials. The plane is also known as the flying fortress. The plane has radar jammers, can be refuelled mid-air and can withstand the electromagnetic pulse of a nuclear blast.

Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/focus-on-reviewing-bilateral-ties-strengthening-global-partnership-mea-on-trumps-visit-281789">Focus on reviewing bilateral ties, strengthening global partnership - MEA on Trump's visit</a>

Who will accompany Trump on his India visit?

Trump will be accompanied by the First Lady of the United States - Melania Trump on the 2-day visit.&nbsp;

Who will receive the US president? 
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The couple will be received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

President's itinerary&nbsp;

The US President is expected to land in Ahmedabad at 12:00 pm on February 24. He will then head for a 22-km-long roadshow along with PM Modi.&nbsp;

There will be a quick stop at the Sabarmati Asharam which will be followed by a visit to the Sardar Vallabhbhai Stadium for the 'Namaste Trump' event.&nbsp;

Around 3:30 pm, Trump and the First Lady will leave for Agra. They will take a tour of Taj Mahal at around 5 pm.

Trump will be in New Delhi for the second day of his visit.

Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/heres-why-no-trade-deal-should-be-expected-during-donald-trumps-india-visit-281652">Here's why no trade deal should be expected during Donald Trump's India visit</a>

On February 25, the US President and the First Lady will pay respects to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat. Following which, the first lady will visit a government school in the national capital.&nbsp;

Both the leaders will also attend a CEO roundtable.&nbsp;

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host a lunch for the US president. President Ram Nath Kovind will host a state banquet for Trump in the evening.&nbsp;

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The president's convoy

Trump will be travelling in his presidential Limousine known as the beast. The vehicle can withstand any terror attack and has an armour-plated body. Its fuel tank is covered with protective foam. The windows are also bulletproof.

It also has medical supplies and a fridge with the president's blood type. The Limousine has tear gas launchers, vision cameras and a built-in satellite phone. The vehicle can also be driven in the event of a flat tyre.&nbsp;

Accompanying the beast will be a convoy of military and service cars.

The stay

Trump and his wife are likely to stay at Ahmedabad's Hyatt Regency while in Delhi the couple could stay at the ITC Maurya.&nbsp;

US President Donald Trump lands in India in just 4 days. He will be accompanied by First Lady Melania Trump. The couple has a packed itinerary, including the big 'Namaste Trump' event in Ahmedabad, a tour of Taj Mahal in Agra and the CEO roundtable.

US President Donald Trump lands in India in just 4 days. He will be accompanied by First Lady Melania Trump. The couple has a packed itinerary, including the big 'Namaste Trump' event in Ahmedabad, a tour of Taj Mahal in Agra and the CEO roundtable. High-security measures are being taken to ensure the safety of the first couple. The US C-17 Globemaster plane has already arrived in India. Hotels have been booked. Control rooms have been set up. India is all set to host Donald Trump. Also read: Trump visit: US first lady likely to visit Delhi govt school, interact with students When does the US President arrive in India? Trump will touch down in India on February 24. Where does he land? Trump's Air Force One plane will land at Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai airport. He will be flying in a customised Boeing 747-200b. The Air Force One has a conference room, dining room, an oval office, bedrooms and bathrooms for the president and the senior officials. The plane is also known as the flying fortress. The plane has radar jammers, can be refuelled mid-air and can withstand the electromagnetic pulse of a nuclear blast. Also read: Focus on reviewing bilateral ties, strengthening global partnership - MEA on Trump's visit Who will accompany Trump on his India visit? Trump will be accompanied by the First Lady of the United States - Melania Trump on the 2-day visit. Who will receive the US president? The couple will be received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. President's itinerary The US President is expected to land in Ahmedabad at 12:00 pm on February 24. He will then head for a 22-km-long roadshow along with PM Modi. There will be a quick stop at the Sabarmati Asharam which will be followed by a visit to the Sardar Vallabhbhai Stadium for the 'Namaste Trump' event. Around 3:30 pm, Trump and the First Lady will leave for Agra. They will take a tour of Taj Mahal at around 5 pm. Trump will be in New Delhi for the second day of his visit. Also read: Here's why no trade deal should be expected during Donald Trump's India visit On February 25, the US President and the First Lady will pay respects to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat. Following which, the first lady will visit a government school in the national capital. Both the leaders will also attend a CEO roundtable. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host a lunch for the US president. President Ram Nath Kovind will host a state banquet for Trump in the evening. × The president's convoy Trump will be travelling in his presidential Limousine known as the beast. The vehicle can withstand any terror attack and has an armour-plated body. Its fuel tank is covered with protective foam. The windows are also bulletproof. It also has medical supplies and a fridge with the president's blood type. The Limousine has tear gas launchers, vision cameras and a built-in satellite phone. The vehicle can also be driven in the event of a flat tyre. Accompanying the beast will be a convoy of military and service cars. The stay Trump and his wife are likely to stay at Ahmedabad's Hyatt Regency while in Delhi the couple could stay at the ITC Maurya.

From Namaste Trump event to visit to Agra, banquet lunch by PM Modi and more: Trump's jam-packed India schedule

While most people would agree an internship with Tata Motors is a good experience for people interested in working in the industry, the company's former chairman thinks otherwise.

Ratan Tata in an interview with Humans of Bombay (HOB), recalled his first internship experience at Tata Motors and describes it as "a total waste of time".&nbsp;

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He said he was shuffled from department to department without anybody telling him what to do.

"It was a waste of time, I was moved from one department to another and was looked at as a family member, so no one told me what to do, but I spent six months trying to be useful," he said in a three-part interview to the Human of Bombay. 
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"It was only after I moved to Tata Steel that I got specific work and my job got interesting," Ratan said, adding, "I started from the floor and really understood the plight of those working there."&nbsp;

He further talked about the criticism his predecessor, JRD Tata, faced after he appointed Ratan Tata as the chairman of Tata Sons in 1991.

"The criticism was personal, JRD got clubbed with nepotism and I, as the wrong choice. I was under scrutiny, but the time I spent on the floor served as a big plus!" he said.

"All in all, it was a big move. I remember after I was appointed Chairman, I walked with JRD to his office, where he told his secretary that he had to move out. I said, no, J, don't move out, this is your office for as long as you want."&nbsp;

"JRD said, 'Where will you sit?' I said, 'Where I'm sitting today, I have an office down the hall and that's fine,'" said Ratan Tata.

"I was lucky to have him there. He was my greatest mentor and the years that he was alive," Ratan Tata concluded in the interview.

Humans of Bombay conducted a three-part interview with Ratan Tata. In the first, Ratan Tata had talked about his time in Los Angeles, when he fell in love and "almost got married".

While most people would agree an internship with Tata Motors is a good experience for people interested in working in the industry, the company's former chairman thinks otherwise.

While most people would agree an internship with Tata Motors is a good experience for people interested in working in the industry, the company's former chairman thinks otherwise. Ratan Tata in an interview with Humans of Bombay (HOB), recalled his first internship experience at Tata Motors and describes it as "a total waste of time". View this post on Instagram (2/3) After the move, I did spend some time with my grandmom. I’d run with my dog, catch up with her car & we’d have long chats. I’m glad I got that time with her before she passed, because right after, I moved to Jamshedpur for an internship at what’s known as Tata Motors now. It was a waste of time–I was moved from one department to another & was looked at as a family member, so no one told me what to do–but I spent 6 months trying to be ‘useful’. It was only after I moved to Tata Steel that I got specific work & my job got interesting. I started from the floor & really understood the plight of those working there. So years later, when we downsized Tata Steel from 78,000 to 40,000, we ensured to pay them their present day wages until retirement–it’s been in our DNA to serve those who serve us. By the time I finished 6 years in Jamshedpur, architecture had become a hobby–I enjoyed designing homes for my mom & I, but apart from that, my life was dedicated to the business. In 1991, JRD stepped down as the Chairman of Tata Industries. At first, there was no criticism, but when he stepped down from Tata Sons, there was vicious criticism. There were other aspirants for the position, who were vocal of him having made the wrong decision. I’d been through this before, so I did what I knew best–maintained a dignified silence & focused on proving myself. The criticism was personal–JRD got clubbed with nepotism & I, as the wrong choice. I was under scrutiny, but the time I spent on the floor served as a big plus! All in all, it was a big move. I remember after I was appointed Chairman, I walked with JRD to his office, where he told his secretary that he had to move out. I said, ‘No, J, don’t move out, this is your office for as long as you want.’ He said, ‘Where will you sit?’ I said, ‘Where I’m sitting today–I have an office down the hall & that’s fine.’ I was lucky to have him there. He was my greatest mentor & the years that he was alive, I used to go into his office & say, ‘J, I wish this had happened 10 years ago, we have such a great relationship.’ He was like a father & a brother to me & not enough’s been said about that.” A post shared by Humans of Bombay (@officialhumansofbombay) on Feb 19, 2020 at 4:18am PST × He said he was shuffled from department to department without anybody telling him what to do. "It was a waste of time, I was moved from one department to another and was looked at as a family member, so no one told me what to do, but I spent six months trying to be useful," he said in a three-part interview to the Human of Bombay. "It was only after I moved to Tata Steel that I got specific work and my job got interesting," Ratan said, adding, "I started from the floor and really understood the plight of those working there." He further talked about the criticism his predecessor, JRD Tata, faced after he appointed Ratan Tata as the chairman of Tata Sons in 1991. "The criticism was personal, JRD got clubbed with nepotism and I, as the wrong choice. I was under scrutiny, but the time I spent on the floor served as a big plus!" he said. "All in all, it was a big move. I remember after I was appointed Chairman, I walked with JRD to his office, where he told his secretary that he had to move out. I said, no, J, don't move out, this is your office for as long as you want." "JRD said, 'Where will you sit?' I said, 'Where I'm sitting today, I have an office down the hall and that's fine,'" said Ratan Tata. "I was lucky to have him there. He was my greatest mentor and the years that he was alive," Ratan Tata concluded in the interview. Humans of Bombay conducted a three-part interview with Ratan Tata. In the first, Ratan Tata had talked about his time in Los Angeles, when he fell in love and "almost got married".

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The government of India recently invited proposals for research to determine the benefits of cow dung and urine under its program called, SUTRA PIC, Scientific Utilisation through Research Augmentation-Prime.&nbsp;

The government through its research wants to materialise on the idea of developing prime-products from "indigenous cows-based utility items" like mosquito repellent, floor cleaner, personal care products like toothpaste, hair-oil, shampoos, conditioners, etc.&nbsp;

According to a release by the government, initial studies showed the effective development of an antidandruff poly-herbal hair conditioner based on cow urine.

The research has been planned with the support of Ministry of Science and Technology, Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR)- Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR); Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga, and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (Ayush); Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), and Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).

Project proposals are invited from scientists, academicians from research institutions, academics, grassroots organisations, etc to carry out the research and development (R&amp;D) work, the release said.

However, the idea has not gone down well among the scientific community of the country.&nbsp;

More than 290 scientists and academicians have written to the government and expressed their displeasure with the scheme.&nbsp;

An online appeal addressed to the department of science and technology (DST), said, "We, the concerned scientists and science communicators of this country, are extremely perturbed by the recent call for research proposals under the SUTRA-PIC India Program of SEED, DST. This call lists five thematic areas and each of them has its own set of problems."&nbsp;

The scientists went on to say that the present "call for proposals" (CFP) is drafted unscientifically from start to finish.

The appeal suggests that the "document is full of statements prefaced by 'it is believed’' Science cannot presume the validity of beliefs, however, commonly held. Validity has to be put to test, which is absent in the CFP."

"Scientific research on cow products cannot presume the efficacies presumed in the CFP. To begin a project with such presumptions is prima facie unscientific. We regret to note that such a flawed document issued by the DST along with several other bodies of the Government of India will severely undermine the credibility of the Indian scientific establishment," read the online appeal.&nbsp;

The scientists also pointed out the difficulties the scientific community has been facing by institutes in the country.&nbsp;

"Several important research projects are getting derailed due to lack of adequate funds from the government. Several young researchers, including research scholars, INSPIRE fellows, UGC-FRP fellows, etc. are getting their monthly fellowships inordinately delayed. In such a dismal funding situation, DST actively canvassing proposals under such a dubious scheme is even more infuriating." 
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The government of India recently invited proposals for research to determine the benefits of cow dung and urine under its program called, SUTRA PIC, Scientific Utilisation through Research Augmentation-Prime.

The government of India recently invited proposals for research to determine the benefits of cow dung and urine under its program called, SUTRA PIC, Scientific Utilisation through Research Augmentation-Prime. The government through its research wants to materialise on the idea of developing prime-products from "indigenous cows-based utility items" like mosquito repellent, floor cleaner, personal care products like toothpaste, hair-oil, shampoos, conditioners, etc. According to a release by the government, initial studies showed the effective development of an antidandruff poly-herbal hair conditioner based on cow urine. The research has been planned with the support of Ministry of Science and Technology, Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR)- Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR); Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga, and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (Ayush); Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), and Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). Project proposals are invited from scientists, academicians from research institutions, academics, grassroots organisations, etc to carry out the research and development (R&D) work, the release said. However, the idea has not gone down well among the scientific community of the country. More than 290 scientists and academicians have written to the government and expressed their displeasure with the scheme. An online appeal addressed to the department of science and technology (DST), said, "We, the concerned scientists and science communicators of this country, are extremely perturbed by the recent call for research proposals under the SUTRA-PIC India Program of SEED, DST. This call lists five thematic areas and each of them has its own set of problems." The scientists went on to say that the present "call for proposals" (CFP) is drafted unscientifically from start to finish. The appeal suggests that the "document is full of statements prefaced by 'it is believed’' Science cannot presume the validity of beliefs, however, commonly held. Validity has to be put to test, which is absent in the CFP." "Scientific research on cow products cannot presume the efficacies presumed in the CFP. To begin a project with such presumptions is prima facie unscientific. We regret to note that such a flawed document issued by the DST along with several other bodies of the Government of India will severely undermine the credibility of the Indian scientific establishment," read the online appeal. The scientists also pointed out the difficulties the scientific community has been facing by institutes in the country. "Several important research projects are getting derailed due to lack of adequate funds from the government. Several young researchers, including research scholars, INSPIRE fellows, UGC-FRP fellows, etc. are getting their monthly fellowships inordinately delayed. In such a dismal funding situation, DST actively canvassing proposals under such a dubious scheme is even more infuriating."

Indian scientists government to withdraw research on benefits of cow dung, urine

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