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Cremation at Nigam Bodh Ghat: India bids farewell, State funeral for Arun Jaitley

<p>The southwest monsoon has been active over Coastal Karnataka, said India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday.</p>

<p>At present, several isolated places of Karnataka especially interior parts of the state is witnessing heavy rainfall and is expected to receive more in the next 24 hours.</p>

<p>"Forecast for 24 hours: Rainfall very likely at most places over Coastal Karnataka and at many places over North Interior Karnataka and South Interior Karnataka," stated IMD in its All-Weather Warning Bulletin.</p>

<p>Besides Karnataka, light to moderate rains is forecast for a few places over Coastal Andhra Pradesh, parts of Telangana, Rayalaseema and Tamil Nadu.</p>

<p>However, Chennai will remain dry while Bengaluru may receive some patchy rains.</p>

<p>According to Skymet, weather forecasting agency, active Southwest Monsoon has also given heavy rain and thundershower activities in many parts of Madhya Pradesh during the last 24 hours.</p>

<p>Khajuraho has received a whopping 100 mm rainfall in a span of just 24 hours. As monsoon continues to remain active, more rain showers will lash region, with chances of flooding in several parts of the state.&nbsp;</p>

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The southwest monsoon has been active over Coastal Karnataka, said India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday. At present, several isolated places of Karnataka especially interior parts of the state is witnessing heavy rainfall and is expected to receive more in the next 24 hours.

The southwest monsoon has been active over Coastal Karnataka, said India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday. At present, several isolated places of Karnataka especially interior parts of the state is witnessing heavy rainfall and is expected to receive more in the next 24 hours. "Forecast for 24 hours: Rainfall very likely at most places over Coastal Karnataka and at many places over North Interior Karnataka and South Interior Karnataka," stated IMD in its All-Weather Warning Bulletin. Besides Karnataka, light to moderate rains is forecast for a few places over Coastal Andhra Pradesh, parts of Telangana, Rayalaseema and Tamil Nadu. However, Chennai will remain dry while Bengaluru may receive some patchy rains. According to Skymet, weather forecasting agency, active Southwest Monsoon has also given heavy rain and thundershower activities in many parts of Madhya Pradesh during the last 24 hours. Khajuraho has received a whopping 100 mm rainfall in a span of just 24 hours. As monsoon continues to remain active, more rain showers will lash region, with chances of flooding in several parts of the state.

Southwest monsoon active over Coastal Karnataka: IMD

Have a look at the final journey and respect to Late Arun Jaitley.

Final journey and respect to Late Arun Jaitley

Arun Jaitley's final journey: Countless tearful goodbyes for the BJP stalwart

<p>Former finance minister&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/former-finance-minister-arun-jaitleys-mortal-remains-moved-to-bjp-headquarters-several-leaders-arrive-to-pay-respects-245427">Arun Jaitley</a> was cremated at Delhi's Nigambodh Ghat on Sunday as political leaders from all spectrums paid tribute to the leader.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The last rites of the BJP veteran were performed by his son Rohan.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/arun-jaitley-a-suave-politician-who-shared-excellent-rapport-with-journalist-245408">Thousands had gathered on Delhi</a> roads earlier in the day to join Jaitley’s funeral procession.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The former finance minister died at the age of 66, at AIIMS, New Delhi on Saturday.He was admitted to the AIIMS earlier this month after he complained of restlessness.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch: An Orator, Protagonist, Philathropist; This is what describes Arun Jaitley</strong></p>

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<p>He was placed under observation at the hospital's cardio-neuro-centre.Condoling the demise of Jaitley, Prime Minister Narendra Modi described him as a "political giant, towering intellectual and legal luminary".</p>

<p><strong>In pics: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/arun-jaitleys-final-journey-countless-tearful-goodbyes-for-the-bjp-stalwart-245497">Arun Jaitley's final journey: Countless tearful goodbyes for the BJP stalwart</a></strong></p>

<p>In past one year, BJP has lost several of its leaders including former External Affairs Minister (EAM) Sushma Swaraj, former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, former Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, Union Minister Ananth Kumar. Sushma Swaraj and Arun Jaitley died within 18 days.</p>

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Former finance minister Arun Jaitley was cremated at Delhi's Nigambodh Ghat on Sunday as political leaders from all spectrums paid tribute to the leader. The last rites of the BJP veteran were performed by his son Rohan.

Former finance minister Arun Jaitley was cremated at Delhi's Nigambodh Ghat on Sunday as political leaders from all spectrums paid tribute to the leader. The last rites of the BJP veteran were performed by his son Rohan. Thousands had gathered on Delhi roads earlier in the day to join Jaitley’s funeral procession. The former finance minister died at the age of 66, at AIIMS, New Delhi on Saturday.He was admitted to the AIIMS earlier this month after he complained of restlessness. Watch: An Orator, Protagonist, Philathropist; This is what describes Arun Jaitley × He was placed under observation at the hospital's cardio-neuro-centre.Condoling the demise of Jaitley, Prime Minister Narendra Modi described him as a "political giant, towering intellectual and legal luminary". In pics: Arun Jaitley's final journey: Countless tearful goodbyes for the BJP stalwart In past one year, BJP has lost several of its leaders including former External Affairs Minister (EAM) Sushma Swaraj, former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, former Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, Union Minister Ananth Kumar. Sushma Swaraj and Arun Jaitley died within 18 days.

Arun Jaitley cremated with state honours at Delhi's Nigambodh Ghat, last rites performed by son Rohan

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

<p>Lieutenant General Anil Puri has become the first serving Lieutenant General-rank officer of the<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jk-indian-army-hits-pakistan-post-opposite-the-rajouri-sector-243659"> Indian Army</a> to complete France's oldest cycling event, 1,200-km Paris-Brest-Paris circuit.</p>

<p>The 56-year-old officer completed the circuit on August 23 by cycling non-stop for 90 hours.</p>

<p>Over 31,125 riders have managed to complete Paris-Brest-Paris Randonneur ever since the event started in 1931.</p>

<p>This year, the picturesque town of Rambouillet hosted the departure and arrival of the event.&nbsp;</p>


Lieutenant General Anil Puri has become the first serving Lieutenant General-rank officer of the Indian Army to complete France's oldest cycling event, 1,200-km Paris-Brest-Paris circuit.

Lieutenant General Anil Puri has become the first serving Lieutenant General-rank officer of the Indian Army to complete France's oldest cycling event, 1,200-km Paris-Brest-Paris circuit. The 56-year-old officer completed the circuit on August 23 by cycling non-stop for 90 hours. Over 31,125 riders have managed to complete Paris-Brest-Paris Randonneur ever since the event started in 1931. This year, the picturesque town of Rambouillet hosted the departure and arrival of the event.

Indian Army officer Anil Puri completes 1200 km long Paris-Brest-Paris circuit

<p>The Greater Chennai Corporation on Sunday initiated the awareness campaign through a Marathon for 'zero waste and no use of plastic'.</p>

<p>The Commissioner of Greater Chennai Corporation, G Prakash and Gogula Indra, Ex MLA, started the campaign at Anna Nagar tower park.</p>

<p>"<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/tamil-nadu-chief-minister-to-chair-all-party-meet-on-economically-weaker-section-quota-on-monday-233753">Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami </a>has initiated this movement in the Assembly. The government is not stringently implementing this move but in a polite manner. Government is making the efforts to save nature," Indra said.</p>

<p>"This movement is to protect nature. Particularly, the Greater Chennai Corporation is implementing this on the instruction of higher authorities," she added.<br />
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The Greater Chennai Corporation on Sunday initiated the awareness campaign through a Marathon for 'zero waste and no use of plastic'. The Commissioner of Greater Chennai Corporation, G Prakash and Gogula Indra, Ex MLA, started the campaign at Anna Nagar tower park.

The Greater Chennai Corporation on Sunday initiated the awareness campaign through a Marathon for 'zero waste and no use of plastic'. The Commissioner of Greater Chennai Corporation, G Prakash and Gogula Indra, Ex MLA, started the campaign at Anna Nagar tower park. "Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami has initiated this movement in the Assembly. The government is not stringently implementing this move but in a polite manner. Government is making the efforts to save nature," Indra said. "This movement is to protect nature. Particularly, the Greater Chennai Corporation is implementing this on the instruction of higher authorities," she added.

Greater Chennai Corporation initiates environmental awareness campaign

<p>Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Sunday will conduct a review meeting on flood relief measures being taken in the state.</p>

<p>The concerned officers will brief the chief minister regarding the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/punjab-to-canalise-its-rivers-with-technical-support-from-world-bank-adb-244810">steps being taken for flood relief</a> in the meeting scheduled at 2 pm today.</p>

<p>Minister for Water Resources, Sukhbinder Singh Sarkaria will attend the meeting along with Chief Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Suresh Kumar, Chief Secretary Karan Avtar Singh, among other officers.</p>


Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Sunday will conduct a review meeting on flood relief measures being taken in the state. The concerned officers will brief the chief minister regarding the steps being taken for flood relief in the meeting scheduled at 2 pm today.

Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Sunday will conduct a review meeting on flood relief measures being taken in the state. The concerned officers will brief the chief minister regarding the steps being taken for flood relief in the meeting scheduled at 2 pm today. Minister for Water Resources, Sukhbinder Singh Sarkaria will attend the meeting along with Chief Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Suresh Kumar, Chief Secretary Karan Avtar Singh, among other officers.

Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh to hold review meeting on flood relief measures today

<p>Himachal Pradesh government has announced two-day state mourning over the demise of former union minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Arun Jaitley.</p>

<p>Earlier today, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/former-finance-minister-arun-jaitleys-mortal-remains-moved-to-bjp-headquarters-several-leaders-arrive-to-pay-respects-245427">Jaitley's mortal remains</a> were brought to the BJP's headquarters on Sunday.</p>

<p>Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP National Working President JP Nadda, Harsh Vardhan, Piyush Goyal and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and many other leaders arrive at the headquarters to pay their respects to the former union minister.</p>

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<p>BJP veteran leader's mortal remains would be kept at the BJP headquarters for people to pay homage and will be cremated at Nigambodh Ghat later in the day.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) released an official statement on Saturday to confirm the sad demise of the former union minister.</p>


Himachal Pradesh government has announced two-day state mourning over the demise of former union minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Arun Jaitley. Earlier today, Jaitley's mortal remains were brought to the BJP's headquarters on Sunday.

Himachal Pradesh government has announced two-day state mourning over the demise of former union minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Arun Jaitley. Earlier today, Jaitley's mortal remains were brought to the BJP's headquarters on Sunday. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP National Working President JP Nadda, Harsh Vardhan, Piyush Goyal and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and many other leaders arrive at the headquarters to pay their respects to the former union minister. Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh pays tributes to former Union Minister #ArunJaitley, at party headquarters. pic.twitter.com/0td6768qvE — ANI (@ANI) August 25, 2019 × BJP veteran leader's mortal remains would be kept at the BJP headquarters for people to pay homage and will be cremated at Nigambodh Ghat later in the day. The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) released an official statement on Saturday to confirm the sad demise of the former union minister.

Himachal Pradesh government announces two-day state mourning for Arun Jaitley

PM Modi speaks to the Nation through his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat' today. Let's Listen in...

PM Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat': ''Make India plastic free from this year''

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<p>Ahead of the one on one between US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday on the sidelines of the G7 summit in France,&nbsp;Washington has made it clear that removing the special status for the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir is India's internal matter even as it called Pakistan to rein in terror groups.</p>

<p>During a press briefing as Trump heads to France for G7, a senior <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-stands-with-france-on-all-its-g7-agendas-modi-245167">Trump administration</a> official said, "India’s decision to rescind Article 370 in Kashmir is an internal decision, but certainly with regional implications."</p>

<p>The official said, while "President is likely to stress the need for dialogue among all sides of the conflict",&nbsp;he has also been "calling on Pakistan to prevent the infiltration of militants across the line of control that divides Kashmir and to crack down on groups on its territory that have attacked India in the past."</p>

<p>The February 14 terror attack in Pulwama, the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/trump-to-discuss-kashmir-human-rights-with-modi-at-g7-summit-in-france-244970">worst terror attack</a> on Indian soil, was perpetrated by Pakistan based United Nations listed terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed.</p>

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<p>Trump is also expected to urge from PM how he plans to "uphold respect for human rights for Kashmir"</p>

<p>The one on one at the&nbsp;45th G7 Summit in&nbsp;Biarritz, France comes almost two months after both leaders met on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Osaka, Japan.</p>

<p>On Trump's offer to mediate between India and Pakistan, the White House official said no formal request has come from India.</p>

<p>He said, "he has indicated -- that he is ready to assist if both sides are interested in helping to reduce their tensions. But we just note that India has not requested any formal mediation."</p>

<p>Since the meet in Osaka, both leaders had a telephone conversation earlier this week during which along with Pakistan and Afghanistan, trade was also a key issue.</p>

<p>The official said, "US is looking to India to reduce tariffs and open its markets."</p>


Ahead of the one on one between US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday on the sidelines of the G7 summit in France, Washington has made it clear that removing the special status for the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir is India's internal matter even as it called Pakistan to rein in terror groups.

Ahead of the one on one between US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday on the sidelines of the G7 summit in France, Washington has made it clear that removing the special status for the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir is India's internal matter even as it called Pakistan to rein in terror groups. During a press briefing as Trump heads to France for G7, a senior Trump administration official said, "India’s decision to rescind Article 370 in Kashmir is an internal decision, but certainly with regional implications." The official said, while "President is likely to stress the need for dialogue among all sides of the conflict", he has also been "calling on Pakistan to prevent the infiltration of militants across the line of control that divides Kashmir and to crack down on groups on its territory that have attacked India in the past." The February 14 terror attack in Pulwama, the worst terror attack on Indian soil, was perpetrated by Pakistan based United Nations listed terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed. × Trump is also expected to urge from PM how he plans to "uphold respect for human rights for Kashmir" The one on one at the 45th G7 Summit in Biarritz, France comes almost two months after both leaders met on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Osaka, Japan. On Trump's offer to mediate between India and Pakistan, the White House official said no formal request has come from India. He said, "he has indicated -- that he is ready to assist if both sides are interested in helping to reduce their tensions. But we just note that India has not requested any formal mediation." Since the meet in Osaka, both leaders had a telephone conversation earlier this week during which along with Pakistan and Afghanistan, trade was also a key issue. The official said, "US is looking to India to reduce tariffs and open its markets."

US says abrogation of Article 370 India's internal matter, asks Pakistan to rein in terror groups

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


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

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

Home Ministry forms teams to visit flood-affected states

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

<p>Former finance minister and veteran BJP leader Arun Jaitley <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/former-finance-minister-arun-jaitley-passes-away-at-66-245276">passed away at the age of 66</a> on Saturday. Jaitley's last rites will be held on Sunday with full state honours at Delhi's Nigambodth Ghat, BJP working President J P Nadda told reporters.</p>

<p>"All the people of India are deeply saddened by the demise of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/arun-jaitley-bjps-original-chanakya-245280">Arun Jaitley</a> Ji. Pleasant by personality, a team player by attitude and a savior for the government in times of need, he served the party and nation with full commitment," Nadda said, adding that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had spoken to Jaitley's family members and that the whole BJP cadre is with them in this hour of grief.</p>

<p>Jaitley's mortal remains were taken to his Kailash Colony residence in Delhi from AIIMS, Delhi. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/unimaginable-loss-for-indian-politics-condolences-pour-in-for-former-finance-minister-arun-jaitley-245291">Leaders, politicians thronged the BJP's veteran's residence</a> to pay their last respects.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) released an official statement to confirm the sad demise this noon.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;Jaitley was admitted to the AIIMS on August 9. He was undergoing treatment in the intensive care unit (ICU) at the country's premier medical institution.</p>

<p>Condoling the demise of Jaitley, Prime Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/arun-jaitley-was-a-political-giant-towering-intellectual-and-legal-luminary-modi-pays-rich-tribute-emergency-hero-245292">Narendra Modi described him as a "political giant</a>, towering intellectual and legal luminary".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Arun Jaitley Ji was a political giant, towering intellectual and legal luminary. He was an articulate leader who made a lasting contribution to India. His passing away is very saddening. Spoke to his wife Sangeeta Ji as well as son Rohan, and expressed condolences. Om Shanti,'' tweeted Modi minutes after Jaitley breathed his last.</p>

<p>Jaitley held important portfolios during the first tenure of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government.<br />
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He was not keeping well for some time. After Modi government retained power in 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Jaitley wrote to Prime Minister Modi, saying he would not take up any responsibility in the government due to his deteriorating health condition.</p>

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Former finance minister and veteran BJP leader Arun Jaitley passed away at the age of 66 on Saturday. Jaitley's last rites will be held on Sunday with full state honours at Delhi's Nigambodth Ghat, BJP working President J P Nadda told reporters.

Former finance minister and veteran BJP leader Arun Jaitley passed away at the age of 66 on Saturday. Jaitley's last rites will be held on Sunday with full state honours at Delhi's Nigambodth Ghat, BJP working President J P Nadda told reporters. "All the people of India are deeply saddened by the demise of Arun Jaitley Ji. Pleasant by personality, a team player by attitude and a savior for the government in times of need, he served the party and nation with full commitment," Nadda said, adding that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had spoken to Jaitley's family members and that the whole BJP cadre is with them in this hour of grief. Jaitley's mortal remains were taken to his Kailash Colony residence in Delhi from AIIMS, Delhi. Leaders, politicians thronged the BJP's veteran's residence to pay their last respects. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to pay tribute to former Finance Minister #ArunJaitley, on behalf of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Arun Jaitley passed away at All India Institute Of Medical Sciences, Delhi, earlier today. (file pics) pic.twitter.com/EEXbQYjKQ3 — ANI (@ANI) August 24, 2019 × Watch: An Orator, Protagonist, Philathropist; This is what describes Arun Jaitley × The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) released an official statement to confirm the sad demise this noon. Jaitley was admitted to the AIIMS on August 9. He was undergoing treatment in the intensive care unit (ICU) at the country's premier medical institution. Condoling the demise of Jaitley, Prime Minister Narendra Modi described him as a "political giant, towering intellectual and legal luminary". "Arun Jaitley Ji was a political giant, towering intellectual and legal luminary. He was an articulate leader who made a lasting contribution to India. His passing away is very saddening. Spoke to his wife Sangeeta Ji as well as son Rohan, and expressed condolences. Om Shanti,'' tweeted Modi minutes after Jaitley breathed his last. Jaitley held important portfolios during the first tenure of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government. He was not keeping well for some time. After Modi government retained power in 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Jaitley wrote to Prime Minister Modi, saying he would not take up any responsibility in the government due to his deteriorating health condition. (With inputs from agencies)

Leaders, politicians arrive at Jaitley's residence to pay tribute; last rites to take place on Sunday at Nigambodh Ghat

<p>Five Naxals have been killed following an exchange of fire&nbsp;with security forces&nbsp;in Chhattisgarh's Abujmarh area of Naranyanpur&nbsp;in the early hours of Friday, reported news agency ANI.</p>

<p>Two Army personnel&nbsp;also got injured during firing.</p>

<p>The&nbsp;operation is continuing.&nbsp;</p>

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Five Naxals have been killed following an exchange of fire with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Abujmarh area of Naranyanpur in the early hours of Friday, reported news agency ANI.

Five Naxals have been killed following an exchange of fire with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Abujmarh area of Naranyanpur in the early hours of Friday, reported news agency ANI. Two Army personnel also got injured during firing. The operation is continuing. #UPDATE Five Maoists have been killed in encounter with security forces in Narayanpur,Chhattisgarh https://t.co/a7hbBZ4Ei7 — ANI (@ANI) August 24, 2019 × The security forces cordoned off the area around the incident.

Chhattisgarh: Five Naxals killed in ongoing encounter in Narayanpur

<p>Two weeks after being hospitalised, former finance minister <a href="https://wionews.com/india-news/former-finance-minister-arun-jaitley-admitted-to-aiims-241865">Arun Jaitley's health</a> has been deteriorating, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) sources said on Friday.</p>

<p>The 66-year-old was admitted to the hospital on August 9 after he complained of weakness and palpitation.</p>

<p>In a late-night statement on August 9, AIIMS had said Jaitley is undergoing treatment under the supervision of a multi-disciplinary team of doctors.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Since then, the hospital has not issued any bulletin on his health.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Leaders from several political parties have visited the former Union minister at AIIMS.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, BJP working president JP Nadda and several other BJP leaders earlier visited Jaitley in the hospital.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Arun Jaitley has been unwell for a large part of the last two years. Last year, he underwent a kidney transplant.</p>

<p>Jaitley had stepped down as finance minister over health troubles earlier this year.</p>


Two weeks after being hospitalised, former finance minister Arun Jaitley's health has been deteriorating, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) sources said on Friday.

Two weeks after being hospitalised, former finance minister Arun Jaitley's health has been deteriorating, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) sources said on Friday. The 66-year-old was admitted to the hospital on August 9 after he complained of weakness and palpitation. In a late-night statement on August 9, AIIMS had said Jaitley is undergoing treatment under the supervision of a multi-disciplinary team of doctors. Since then, the hospital has not issued any bulletin on his health. Leaders from several political parties have visited the former Union minister at AIIMS. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, BJP working president JP Nadda and several other BJP leaders earlier visited Jaitley in the hospital. Arun Jaitley has been unwell for a large part of the last two years. Last year, he underwent a kidney transplant. Jaitley had stepped down as finance minister over health troubles earlier this year.

Former finance minister Arun Jaitley's health deteriorates, say AIIMS sources

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

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

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

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/it-took-too-long-for-indian-pm-to-visit-this-country-pm-modi-addresses-indian-diaspora-in-bahrain-245375">Prime Minister Narendra Modi</a> on Sunday will participate at a Janmashtami event at Gulf's oldest temple - Shreenathji (Shree Krishna) Hindu temple in Bahrain built by the&nbsp;Thattai Hindu community. The Thattai community had arrived from Sindh.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The prime minister will also launch the temple's renovation project. The 200-year-old Shree Krishna temple was built in 1817 and was situated in Bahrain's capital Manama.</p>

<p>PM Modi is currently in 2-nation visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain.</p>

<p>The Shreenathji temple was established by the Thattai [Bhatia] Hindu community in 1817 under the royal patronage and is also the first temple of the Gulf region.</p>

<p>The temple in Bahrain is located in the heart of Manama (Souq). In the honour of the contributions made by the Indian community, the Bahrain government designated the old Manama Souq area around the temple as 'Little India in Bahrain' in December 2015.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The temple is owned by the Thattai Hindu Mercantile Community from Thatta,&nbsp;Sindh -&nbsp;hence the&nbsp;name Thattai Bhatia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Thattai Bhatias were one of the earliest expatriate communities to settle in Bahrain in the early 19th century and establish business interest in Bahrain. The community made Bahrain their home even before oil was discovered. Today, Thattais are renowned businessmen in Bahrain and own many companies.</p>

<p>The temple functions on the spiritual path of Pushti Marg or Vallabh Sampradaya which is a Vaishnav sect of Hinduism founded by Shree Vallabhacharya around 1500 AD. Shree Krishna is the chief deity in the temple. The main temple is in India, Nathdwara Temple in Udaipur, Rajasthan which was built in 1672 by Goswami priests who manage the temple and are revered by the followers of Pushti marg all over the world.</p>

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday will participate at a Janmashtami event at Gulf's oldest temple - Shreenathji (Shree Krishna) Hindu temple in Bahrain built by the Thattai Hindu community.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday will participate at a Janmashtami event at Gulf's oldest temple - Shreenathji (Shree Krishna) Hindu temple in Bahrain built by the Thattai Hindu community. The Thattai community had arrived from Sindh. The prime minister will also launch the temple's renovation project. The 200-year-old Shree Krishna temple was built in 1817 and was situated in Bahrain's capital Manama. PM Modi is currently in 2-nation visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain. The Shreenathji temple was established by the Thattai [Bhatia] Hindu community in 1817 under the royal patronage and is also the first temple of the Gulf region. The temple in Bahrain is located in the heart of Manama (Souq). In the honour of the contributions made by the Indian community, the Bahrain government designated the old Manama Souq area around the temple as 'Little India in Bahrain' in December 2015. The temple is owned by the Thattai Hindu Mercantile Community from Thatta, Sindh - hence the name Thattai Bhatia. Thattai Bhatias were one of the earliest expatriate communities to settle in Bahrain in the early 19th century and establish business interest in Bahrain. The community made Bahrain their home even before oil was discovered. Today, Thattais are renowned businessmen in Bahrain and own many companies. The temple functions on the spiritual path of Pushti Marg or Vallabh Sampradaya which is a Vaishnav sect of Hinduism founded by Shree Vallabhacharya around 1500 AD. Shree Krishna is the chief deity in the temple. The main temple is in India, Nathdwara Temple in Udaipur, Rajasthan which was built in 1672 by Goswami priests who manage the temple and are revered by the followers of Pushti marg all over the world.

PM Modi to participate in Janmashtami event at Gulf's oldest temple on Sunday

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/uae-honours-pm-modi-with-highest-civilian-award-order-of-zayed-245309">Prime Minister Narendra Modi</a> will continue with his ongoing foreign tour without any change in his plan after the sad demise of former finance minister Arun&nbsp;Jaitley.&nbsp;</p>

<p>PM Modi had tweeted out saying that had spoken to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/leaders-politicians-arrive-at-jaitleys-residence-to-pay-tribute-last-rites-to-take-place-tomorrow-at-nigambodh-ghat-245311">Arun&nbsp;Jaitley</a>'s family and expressed his condolences.The family had insisted that PM should not cut short his ongoing foreign tour.</p>

<p>Paying homage to&nbsp;Arun&nbsp;Jaitley&nbsp;PM Modi in a tweet had said, "Arun Jaitley Ji was a political giant, towering intellectual and legal luminary. He was an articulate leader who made a lasting contribution to India. His passing away is very saddening. Spoke to his wife Sangeeta Ji as well as son Rohan and expressed condolences. Om Shanti."</p>

<p>He said, "With the demise of Arun Jaitley Ji, I have lost a valued friend, whom I have had the honour of knowing for decades. His insight on issues and nuanced understanding of matters had very few parallels. He lived well, leaving us all with innumerable happy memories. We will miss him!"</p>

<p>PM is on a 3-nation tour of France, UAE and Bahrain. He has already visited UAE and France on a state visit and is currently in Bahrain. He will again go to France on Sunday to participate in the 45th G7 summit where India has been invited after 10 years.</p>


Prime Minister Narendra Modi will continue with his ongoing foreign tour without any change in his plan after the sad demise of former finance minister Arun Jaitley.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will continue with his ongoing foreign tour without any change in his plan after the sad demise of former finance minister Arun Jaitley. PM Modi had tweeted out saying that had spoken to Arun Jaitley's family and expressed his condolences.The family had insisted that PM should not cut short his ongoing foreign tour. Paying homage to Arun Jaitley PM Modi in a tweet had said, "Arun Jaitley Ji was a political giant, towering intellectual and legal luminary. He was an articulate leader who made a lasting contribution to India. His passing away is very saddening. Spoke to his wife Sangeeta Ji as well as son Rohan and expressed condolences. Om Shanti." He said, "With the demise of Arun Jaitley Ji, I have lost a valued friend, whom I have had the honour of knowing for decades. His insight on issues and nuanced understanding of matters had very few parallels. He lived well, leaving us all with innumerable happy memories. We will miss him!" PM is on a 3-nation tour of France, UAE and Bahrain. He has already visited UAE and France on a state visit and is currently in Bahrain. He will again go to France on Sunday to participate in the 45th G7 summit where India has been invited after 10 years.

PM Modi to continue with his foreign visit

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


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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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<p>European leaders on Friday threatened to tear up a trade deal with South America, reflecting growing international anger at Brazil as a record number of fires in the Amazon rainforest intensified an unfolding environmental crisis.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-launches-short-range-missiles-again-complicating-us-attempts-for-talks-245221">North Korea launches short-range missiles again, complicating US attempts for talks</a></p>

<p>North Korea fired what appears to be two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea off its east coast on Saturday, the South Korean military said, the latest in a series of launches in recent weeks.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-heaps-another-5-tariff-on-chinese-goods-in-latest-tit-for-tat-escalation-245211">Trump heaps another 5% tariff on Chinese goods in latest tit-for-tat escalation</a></p>

<p>US President Donald Trump on Friday lashed back at a new round of Chinese tariffs by heaping an additional 5 per cent duty on some $550 billion in targeted Chinese goods in the latest tit-for-tat trade war escalation by the world's two largest economies.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-to-be-honoured-with-uaes-highest-civilian-award-245219">PM Modi to be honoured with UAE's highest civilian award for boosting ties</a></p>

<p>Indian Prime will be conferred with United Arab Emirates's highest civilian award--the Zayed medal on Saturday. The award was announced in April this year.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/former-finance-minister-arun-jaitleys-health-deteriorated-aiims-245239">Former finance minister Arun Jaitley's health deteriorates, says AIIMS sources</a></p>

<p>Two weeks after being hospitalised, former finance minister Arun Jaitley's health has been deteriorating, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) sources said on Friday.</p>


As European Union threatens trade retaliation, Brazil sends army to fight Amazon fires European leaders on Friday threatened to tear up a trade deal with South America, reflecting growing international anger at Brazil as a record number of fires in the Amazon rainforest intensified an unfolding environmental crisis.

As European Union threatens trade retaliation, Brazil sends army to fight Amazon fires European leaders on Friday threatened to tear up a trade deal with South America, reflecting growing international anger at Brazil as a record number of fires in the Amazon rainforest intensified an unfolding environmental crisis. North Korea launches short-range missiles again, complicating US attempts for talks North Korea fired what appears to be two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea off its east coast on Saturday, the South Korean military said, the latest in a series of launches in recent weeks. Trump heaps another 5% tariff on Chinese goods in latest tit-for-tat escalation US President Donald Trump on Friday lashed back at a new round of Chinese tariffs by heaping an additional 5 per cent duty on some $550 billion in targeted Chinese goods in the latest tit-for-tat trade war escalation by the world's two largest economies. PM Modi to be honoured with UAE's highest civilian award for boosting ties Indian Prime will be conferred with United Arab Emirates's highest civilian award--the Zayed medal on Saturday. The award was announced in April this year. Former finance minister Arun Jaitley's health deteriorates, says AIIMS sources Two weeks after being hospitalised, former finance minister Arun Jaitley's health has been deteriorating, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) sources said on Friday.

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