Thousands of farmers from India's northern states will resume their protest march to Delhi on Wednesday. Now the announcement came after agitating Farmers rejected a central government proposal. Now the farmers are demanding a legal guarantee of minimum support price on 23 crops. Farmer leaders say they held detailed discussions over the government proposal and reached at a conclusion that it was not in favor of the farmers. The Proposal was offered during a meeting between the protesting farmer leaders and three Union ministers on Sunday night. Watch to know more!

India Farmers' Protest: Thousands of farmers to resume march to Delhi on Feb 21

The INDUS X Conference aims to serve as a platform uniting officials and startups to foster collaboration within the U.S.-India defense corridor. Last year's inaugural conference, held at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington D.C., marked a pivotal moment in bilateral relations, occurring just ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit to the United States. The event showcased the participation of 26 startups, highlighting the growing interest and commitment from both nations in nurturing innovative defense solutions.

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India has lend a diplomatic hand to Male, even though ties have been strained between the two nations. New Delhi has spent around $93 billion on developmental projects in Maldives. Watch to know more!

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Indian farmers have rejected the centre's proposal on minimum support price. With this, the protesting farmers will resume their journey to the capital, Delhi. The demonstrations come just months ahead of the general elections. We decode how will this back and forth impact BJP'S prospects.

Farmers Protest: Thousands of farmers to resume march to Delhi on February 21

A dynamic cohort of India’s affluent young professionals is reshaping the contours of the luxury car market. These individuals spearheaded a remarkable surge...Propelling the sector to a 37 per cent growth, culminating in 38,680 units sold in the preceding calendar year. Watch to know more!

India's young professional splurge on luxury cars

India's Water Transport Workers Federation, which represents some 3,500 workers at 11 major Indian ports, has decided they won't load or unload weapons to Israel on any ships. Amid the ongoing Israel-Palestine war, they expressed their solidarity with the Gazans and urged for an immediate ceasefire.

Gravitas: Indian port workers boycott Israeli military cargo in solidarity with Palestine

Indian farmers' unions have declined the government's proposition of guaranteed support prices for pulses, corn, and cotton. However, the question remains: does the demand for a guaranteed MSP hold sufficient viability to address all underlying issues? Or are there additional factors that necessitate consideration? Take a look at our next report.

India Farmer protest: Punjab's wheat dominance wanes

Reports say India's I.T. workers may see a drop in their pay packages by as much as 40%. This will affect not only the freshers, but also the CXOs. IT employees may also see a drop in their variable pay. What or who is to be blamed?

Gravitas: Why India's I.T. employees may see a drop in their salaries this year

The after effects of covid-19 which still continue to impact a large section of patients who were infected by the virus and more so a study reveals Indians are the worst hit more than people who have faced the infection in China or Europe. Watch to know more!

Indians worst hit by Covid19 after-effects: Study

Can MSP ensure farmer income while keeping food affordable?

India's External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar repeated New Delhi's position on the Russia-Ukraine war and said that the country's ties with Moscow are based on historical experiences — western sanctions notwithstanding.

India's External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar repeated New Delhi's position on the Russia-Ukraine war and said that the country's ties with Moscow are based on historical experiences — western sanctions notwithstanding. In an interview with the German daily Handelsblatt, Jaishankar also responded to question if India would act as a mediator to end the Russia-Ukraine war which is set to enter its third year later this month. Jaishankar said that India is publicly committed to bringing the conflict to an end. "Everyone is suffering from this conflict. I don't know exactly how it will end, we're not deep enough into the process to know," said the Indian foreign minister. "Isn't that why you could be a mediator?," the interviewer asked Jaishankar. "Theoretically, yes," Jaishankar said, adding that New Delhi has already helped with very specific issues. "Wherever we can help, we are happy to do so. We are open when we are approached. However, we do not believe that we should initiate anything in this direction on our own," added Jaishankar. Russia has never hurt India's interests: Jaishankar When asked if the Indo-Russian relationship is a "burden" on the India-Europe relationship due to oil trade between the two countries, Jaishankar said that Russia has never hurt Indian interests. "Everyone conducts a relationship based on their past experiences. If I look at the history of India post-independence, Russia has never hurt our interests," Jaishankar said. Also read | Putin’s actions in Ukraine do not make Indians anti-Russia. Here’s why "The relations of powers like Europe, the US, China or Japan with Russia, they have all seen ups and downs. We have had a stable and always very friendly relationship with Russia. And our relationship with Russia today is based on this experience," said the Indian foreign minister. Asked if India would have liked support from Europe in conflict with China in 2020, Jaishankar said that just like India does not expect Europe to have a view of China that is identical to India's, Europe should understand that India cannot have a view of Russia that is identical to the European one. "Let us accept that there are natural differences in relationships." Also watch | Indian PM Modi speaks to Ukraine President Zelensky × Jaishankar, when asked about Russia being an important arms supplier to India, slammed the West's longstanding preference to supply Pakistan with arms and not India. "In terms of inventory", Jaishankar added that Moscow remains the most important arms supplier for New Delhi. "Because many Western countries have long preferred to supply Pakistan and not India. But that has changed in the past ten or fifteen years with the USA, for example, and our new purchases have diversified with the USA, Russia, France and Israel as the main suppliers," he added.

Will India act as mediator to end Russia-Ukraine war? Jaishankar responds

The 2024 list of world's strongest passports shows France at the top and Afghanistan at the bottom. It is a reflection of the number of countries that allows visa-free entry to the holder. Watch to know more!

Strongest Passport Index 2024: France, South Korea among top 5 strongest passports

A study has found that COVID-19 affected the lungs of Indians more than the lungs of patients in Europe or China. What explains this discrimination? Also, how can you know if your lungs are safe?

Gravitas | Long Covid: Why Indians are more affected than the Chinese

Thousands of farmers to resume march to Delhi on February 21

India stands at 85th position on the Henley Passport Index, which ranks 199 passports based on their strengths. New Delhi's ranking has dropped one place to 85th spot from the previous year's 84th position. India has visa-free access to 62 nations.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, France is at the number one spot, with its passport holders enjoying visa-free entry to 194 nations. Besides, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore and Spain have also occupied top positions, allowing visa-free entry to 194 global destinations.&nbsp;

Finland, Netherlands, South Korea, and Sweden, also have powerful passports with visa-free access to 193 nations. The Maldives is ranked 58th.&nbsp;

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In South Asia, Pakistan retains its 106th position from last year, meanwhile, Bangladesh has also slipped on point - from 101st to 102nd.&nbsp;

Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan are at the bottom of the index.&nbsp;

The Henley Passport Index is the original, authoritative ranking of all the world's passports based on the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa.&nbsp;

The official site states that the index is based on exclusive data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which is the largest, most accurate travel information database that has been enhanced by Henley &amp; Partners' research team.&nbsp;

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In its report, Henley &amp; Partners stated that it conducted exclusive new research into the relationship between "visa-free access and economic progress by comparing key metrics across various regional and economic groups worldwide".&nbsp;

The groups include the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the African Union (AU), the European Union (EU), the G7, the G20, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and the Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR).&nbsp;

It also includes&nbsp;the expanded BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) bloc, which officially welcomed new members Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE in early January.&nbsp;

India stands at 85th position on the Henley Passport Index, which ranks 199 passports based on their strengths. New Delhi's ranking has dropped one place to 85th spot from the previous year's 84th position.

India stands at 85th position on the Henley Passport Index, which ranks 199 passports based on their strengths. New Delhi's ranking has dropped one place to 85th spot from the previous year's 84th position. India has visa-free access to 62 nations. Meanwhile, France is at the number one spot, with its passport holders enjoying visa-free entry to 194 nations. Besides, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore and Spain have also occupied top positions, allowing visa-free entry to 194 global destinations. Finland, Netherlands, South Korea, and Sweden, also have powerful passports with visa-free access to 193 nations. The Maldives is ranked 58th. Also read: A tale of two presidents: Joe Biden’s great-great-grandfather was pardoned by Abraham Lincoln In South Asia, Pakistan retains its 106th position from last year, meanwhile, Bangladesh has also slipped on point - from 101st to 102nd. Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan are at the bottom of the index. The Henley Passport Index is the original, authoritative ranking of all the world's passports based on the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa. The official site states that the index is based on exclusive data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which is the largest, most accurate travel information database that has been enhanced by Henley & Partners' research team. Also read: Exclusive: Global intelligence chiefs to meet in Delhi from Feb 20, Canada to attend In its report, Henley & Partners stated that it conducted exclusive new research into the relationship between "visa-free access and economic progress by comparing key metrics across various regional and economic groups worldwide". The groups include the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the African Union (AU), the European Union (EU), the G7, the G20, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and the Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR). It also includes the expanded BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) bloc, which officially welcomed new members Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE in early January.

Henley Passport Index 2024: India's rank slips, France has most powerful passport

The Maharashtra government has now proposed a 10% quarter for the Maratha community, According to the socially and educationally backward classes Bill 2024. The Maharashtra cabinet has approved the draft of the bill for 10% Maratha reservation in education and government jobs. The bill has received cabinet nod and it will be presented to the State Assembly and the council today in a special session. Watch to know more!

Maharashtra cabinet approves 'Maratha Quota Bill' with 10% quota

Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms - Microsoft commits $2.1 billion to boost AI and cloud infrastructure in Spain, India: Students to get two chances of appearing in 10th, 12th boards from 2025-26.

India: Students to get two chances of appearing in 10th, 12th boards from 2025-26

In anticipation of the momentous 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties between India and Poland, Secretary of State Władysław Teofil Bartoszewski has articulated Poland's commitment to fostering deeper bonds with India across various areas. Highlighting the existing air link between New Delhi and Warsaw, Bartoszewski affirmed Poland's aspiration to expand air connectivity to other Indian cities, aiming to bolster tourism and business exchanges between the two nations.

"We have direct flights from New Delhi to Warsaw and back, we would like to increase the number of flights," Bartoszewski said, in an interview with WION, emphasising the significance of enhancing travel opportunities to facilitate greater people-to-people connections and economic engagement. He underscored the thriving Indian diaspora in Poland, noting their active involvement in business endeavours and cultural exchange, which he deemed integral to fostering closer bilateral ties.

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Reflecting on the upcoming diplomatic milestone, the Polish Secretary of State remarked, "This next month we are going to celebrate the 70th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relationship between India and Poland in 1954. And in the last 70 years we didn't have any problems." He portrayed this occasion as a key juncture to forge deeper collaboration, particularly given India's transformation into the world's fifth-largest economy and its status as the largest democracy.

Bartoszewski&nbsp;articulated Poland's eagerness to see India's growing role both economically and politically on the global stage. "We want India more involved," Bartoszewski asserted, underscoring India's potential to wield greater influence given its vast population and democratic ethos.

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Bartoszewski outlined areas of potential cooperation, ranging from renewable energy projects to digital initiatives and modern technologies. He expressed Poland's keenness to engage in bilateral dialogue to enhance practical collaboration between the two nations, emphasising their shared values and perspectives. Earlier on Monday, he and&nbsp;Minister of State for External Affairs of India, Meenakshi Lekhi released a special logo to commemorate ties.&nbsp;

In anticipation of the momentous 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties between India and Poland, Secretary of State Władysław Teofil Bartoszewski has articulated Poland's commitment to fostering deeper bonds with India across various areas.

In anticipation of the momentous 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties between India and Poland, Secretary of State Władysław Teofil Bartoszewski has articulated Poland's commitment to fostering deeper bonds with India across various areas. Highlighting the existing air link between New Delhi and Warsaw, Bartoszewski affirmed Poland's aspiration to expand air connectivity to other Indian cities, aiming to bolster tourism and business exchanges between the two nations. "We have direct flights from New Delhi to Warsaw and back, we would like to increase the number of flights," Bartoszewski said, in an interview with WION, emphasising the significance of enhancing travel opportunities to facilitate greater people-to-people connections and economic engagement. He underscored the thriving Indian diaspora in Poland, noting their active involvement in business endeavours and cultural exchange, which he deemed integral to fostering closer bilateral ties. Also read: Exclusive: Global intelligence chiefs to meet in Delhi from Feb 20, Canada to attend Reflecting on the upcoming diplomatic milestone, the Polish Secretary of State remarked, "This next month we are going to celebrate the 70th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relationship between India and Poland in 1954. And in the last 70 years we didn't have any problems." He portrayed this occasion as a key juncture to forge deeper collaboration, particularly given India's transformation into the world's fifth-largest economy and its status as the largest democracy. Bartoszewski articulated Poland's eagerness to see India's growing role both economically and politically on the global stage. "We want India more involved," Bartoszewski asserted, underscoring India's potential to wield greater influence given its vast population and democratic ethos. Also read: New Delhi summit on Artificial Intelligence, a quest for international collaboration Bartoszewski outlined areas of potential cooperation, ranging from renewable energy projects to digital initiatives and modern technologies. He expressed Poland's keenness to engage in bilateral dialogue to enhance practical collaboration between the two nations, emphasising their shared values and perspectives. Earlier on Monday, he and Minister of State for External Affairs of India, Meenakshi Lekhi released a special logo to commemorate ties.

Poland seeks to elevate bilateral relations with India on 70th diplomatic anniversary

The protesting farmers in India have decided to pause their 'Delhi Chalo' March. This, after days of negotiations with the government, finally resulted in some headway. During the fourth round of talks with the farm leaders, the government proposed a five-year MSP plan. The farmers say they are seeking advice on the latest measures announced by the government.

India Farmers Protest: Proposals not in interest of farmers, they have rejected offer: Union Leaders

To focus where thousands of farmers from India's northern states will resume their protest march to Delhi on Wednesday. The announcement came after agitating Farmers rejected a central government's proposal offering minimum support prices on five crops through cooperatives the farmers are demanding a legal guarantee of the minimum support price on 23 crops.

Farmers Protest: Agitating farmers say govt proposal 'not in their best interest'

The Nepal citizens visiting India will now be eligible to get Indian sim cards, earlier, this used to be a tedious process posing communication challenges for the travelers coming in from Nepal.

Nepal citizens traveling to India can now obtain Indian sim cards

Famers' protest: Farmers reject offer made by Indian government

The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday took exception to the involvement of Shahjahan Sheikh, Pradhan of the Zila Parishad, in the violence that has ensued in the Sandeshkhali area in West Bengal, as well as to the inability of the state police to apprehend him for more than 19 days.

India: Sandeshkhali sexual harassment row in West Bengal, several women accuse TMC leader

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