To explore the possibility of 'one nation, one election.' The development has prompted questions on whether central and state governments can hold simultaneous polls? Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas:  'One Nation, One Poll' In India Soon? Modi Govt Forms Panel Led By Ram Nath Kovind

India is all set to welcome global leaders at the G20 summit in New Delhi on September 9 & 10. The latest leader to confirm her participation is US Treasury secretary Janet Yellen, who will be making her fourth visit to India in 10 months.

Janet Yellen to attend G20 meet in India

ISRO's latest feat continues to stun the whole world. India became the first country to land on the lunar south pole. But what makes the feat extraordinary is the fact that ISRO kept the budget so low that it was eclipsed by many Bollywood and Hollywood movie budgets. Watch this video to know how ISRO control its budget.

'Zero-based budgeting’ strategy: How ISRO keeps space missions so cost-effective

Ahead of the G20 summit that India will be hosting, Harsh Vardhan Shringla, Chief Coordinator of India's G20 Presidency, has reiterated New Delhi's steadfast commitment to inclusive global governance and its unwavering support for the Global South. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Shringla articulated India's perspective on the presence of the African Union at the G20 grouping, emphasizing that, "In the realm of global governance, it's imperative that international organizations represent the realities of the 21st century."

Ahead of G20 summit, India's Chief Coordinator Shringla emphasises on global South focus

Several fountains have been erected recently to improve the appearance of the city and provide a warm welcome to dignitaries during the G20 Summit.

India: Sculptures and fountains illuminated for the upcoming G20 Summit in Delhi

India's first indigenous 700-megawatt electric nuclear plant starts in Gujarat. India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called it a major milestone in India's quest to become energy independent. This is the first India-made nuclear plant that is now running at full capacity. Here's more on the nation's nuclear program.

PM Modi hails milestone as India's first indigenous nuclear plant starts in Gujarat

The announcement of a special parliamentary session in India came as a surprise. The special session has been called before both houses of the parliament. Both houses will hold five sittings from September 18th to the 22nd and the suspense is over the agenda of the session which has not been disclosed yet.

India: Special sessions of Parliament called in from September 18 to 22

The 26-member I.N.D.I.A bloc will meet in Mumbai on August 31 and September 1 to discuss their strategy for the Lok Sabha elections in 2024. The alliance will meet for the third time after previous gatherings in Patna and Bengaluru.

India: Opposition bloc 'I.N.D.I.A', ruling NDA holds meetings in Mumbai

The mother of all rivalries is set for another gripping chapters. India is all set to take on their rivals Pakistan in their opening match. India Captain Rohit Sharma addressed the media in a conference.

Asia Cup 2023 India vs Pakistan: Time for Marquee clash as India to face Pakistan on Saturday

The Indian government has formed a committee to explore the feasibility of its 'One Nation, One Election' plan. The panel will be headed by the former President of India Ramnath Kovind. This move comes ahead of the special session has been called for both the houses Parliament.

India: Government forms panel on 'One nation, one election'; Will Uniform Civil Code be tabled?

India vs Pakistan: Indian Captain Rohit Sharma addresses media before Asia Cup match on Saturday

Ahead of Aditya-L1 Mission launch, ISRO chief S Somnath offered prayers at Chengalamma Parameshwari Temple in Tirupati district. India's first solar mission is scheduled to be launched on September 2.

ISRO Chief Offers Prayers At Chengalamma Temple Ahead Of Aditya-L1 Mission Launch

India's electoral landscape may change soon. Divided into subcategories, elections take place frequently in many states of India. However, it wasn't the case when India got its constitution post-independence.

One Nation, One Election: Merits, Demerits & Constitutional challenges for the Indian government

As part of the beautification drive for the upcoming G20 summit, Delhi has become a city of lights! Roads and parks along the route to the summit venue and even some other parts of the city where the delegates are expected to visit have started coming alive in bursts of colours post-sundown. Feast your eyes on this!

G20 Summit: Delhi lights up!

The Centre appointed Jaya Verma Sinha as the CEO & Chairperson of the Railway Board. She is the 1st woman to ever hold the post in the Ministry of Railways' 105-year-old history. Watch this to know more.

Govt appoints Jaya Verma as Railway board's CEO

A major political update coming in from India's Financial capital, Mumbai. The opposition India Alliance has formed a 13-member coordination panel from across the partner parties that will essentially be responsible for internal coordination between the alliance partners.

Election race heats in India: Opposition discusses seat-sharing, outreach

India men's Asia Cup team arrived at their hotel in Sri Lanka ahead of their first Asia Cup match. The team is staying in Earl Regency in Kandy. They were greeted with dance and music performances at their arrival. India will face Pakistan, their all time greatest rivals in a match tomorrow at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.

Team India arrive in Sri Lanka ahead of their first match in Asia Cup

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: India is all set to welcome global leaders at the G20 summit in New Delhi on September 9 & 10. The latest leader to confirm her participation is US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, who will be making her fourth visit to India in 10 months.

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to attend G20 summit in India

The northeastern Indian state of Assam is facing the worst floods, as the water level of the Brahmaputra River and its tributaries continue to rise. The severe floods have affected over 400,000 people in 19 districts.

Assam floods affect over 400,000 people in 19 districts

The Indian Met department has now informed us that the country experienced its driest august in over a century this year. According to a top weather official in the country, India is likely to witness an average amount of rainfall this September.

India to receive average rains in September, after driest August

The backlogs for employment-based green cards are at a new record high with more than 1.8 million immigrants waiting for news on their application.

These immigrants include those who have been sponsored by American businesses or investors but are unable to enter the country because annual limits on green cards available in these categories. The country caps, which restrict any country from acquiring more than 7 per cent of the green cards unless they are left unused by other countries, also have an impact on the line.

Due to this, immigrants from India, who make up 1.1 million of the backlog, must endure the longest before they receive their green cards.

Manu Saigal, General Staffing Directorat Adecco India, noted that given the current circumstances, the potential that India’s experts bring to the global stage cannot be ignored. However, the delays that skilled Indian workers encounter when applying for employment-based green cards not only hamper their personal goals but also create a barrier for companies hoping to capitalise on their skills.

“The uncertainty and protracted processing times act as a deterrent for highly skilled individuals, who could otherwise contribute significantly to their host countries,” she added.

There were 80,324 petitions pending as of March 2023, representing a total of around 171,635 persons, including the spouses and children of the workers. 289,000 people were waiting for the processing of their green card applications, and another 1.3 million people were on hold.

“Efficient immigration policies play a pivotal role in capitalising on the capabilities of international talent. Streamlined processes for green card allocations could unlock India’s workforce potential even further, allowing companies to access the right skills at the right time. Reforming immigration systems can help strike a balance between safeguarding national interests and nurturing global talent mobility,” Saigal said in a statement.

She continued by saying that while it is true that India is becoming a talent hotspot, it is crucial to solve the problems caused by prolonged wait times for green cards for both individuals and the global business landscape.

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The backlogs for employment-based green cards are at a new record high with more than 1.8 million immigrants waiting for news on their application. These immigrants include those who have been sponsored by American businesses or investors but are unable to enter the country because annual limits on green cards available in these categories.

The backlogs for employment-based green cards are at a new record high with more than 1.8 million immigrants waiting for news on their application. These immigrants include those who have been sponsored by American businesses or investors but are unable to enter the country because annual limits on green cards available in these categories. The country caps, which restrict any country from acquiring more than 7 per cent of the green cards unless they are left unused by other countries, also have an impact on the line. Due to this, immigrants from India, who make up 1.1 million of the backlog, must endure the longest before they receive their green cards. Manu Saigal, General Staffing Directorat Adecco India, noted that given the current circumstances, the potential that India’s experts bring to the global stage cannot be ignored. However, the delays that skilled Indian workers encounter when applying for employment-based green cards not only hamper their personal goals but also create a barrier for companies hoping to capitalise on their skills. “The uncertainty and protracted processing times act as a deterrent for highly skilled individuals, who could otherwise contribute significantly to their host countries,” she added. There were 80,324 petitions pending as of March 2023, representing a total of around 171,635 persons, including the spouses and children of the workers. 289,000 people were waiting for the processing of their green card applications, and another 1.3 million people were on hold. “Efficient immigration policies play a pivotal role in capitalising on the capabilities of international talent. Streamlined processes for green card allocations could unlock India’s workforce potential even further, allowing companies to access the right skills at the right time. Reforming immigration systems can help strike a balance between safeguarding national interests and nurturing global talent mobility,” Saigal said in a statement. She continued by saying that while it is true that India is becoming a talent hotspot, it is crucial to solve the problems caused by prolonged wait times for green cards for both individuals and the global business landscape. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Indians endure the longest waits as US’s employment-based Green Card backlog reaches 1.8 MN 

Massive security arrangements have been put in place as India gears up for the G20 Summit next week. New Delhi will be declared a controlled Zone from the September 8th to the 10th when several heads of state and governments will be attending the meetings. However, Delhi police have denied that the city would be placed under a lockdown. All commercial establishments in the New Delhi district will be closed.

Delhi police: No lockdown in New Delhi, residents urged to use metro trains during G20 summit

Unified Payments Interface, or UPI, is without a doubt the Indian invention that has garnered the most attention worldwide. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement at the just finished BRICS meeting, "UPI is used at all levels, from street vendors to large shopping malls," provides a clear indication of UPI's pride in India's success story. India has the largest percentage of digital transactions today out of all nations.

UPI goes global as several countries accept it for payments

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said&nbsp;that Chandrayaan-3 was ISRO’s most significant achievement and added that MSMEs and private enterprises too&nbsp;contributed&nbsp;to the expedition.

“ISRO played an important role but along with it, the Indian industry, MSMEs and private companies also contributed to this mission. This is a success of both science and industry,” Mint quoted the Indian prime minister&nbsp;as saying during B20 summit in Delhi.

He emphasised how Medium, Small and Micro Enterprises (MSMEs), private companies, and indigenous industries helped&nbsp;in producing&nbsp;equipment to meet the requirements of the Chandrayaan-3 mission.&nbsp;

“The long festival season in India has been brought forward this year. This year, the celebration has started early, from 23rd August. We are celebrating the success of our maiden lunar landing mission — Chandrayaan-3,” PM Modi added.

PM Modi’s faith in India’s future

Believing that India has the solution to every problem, PM Modi said that India has&nbsp;a big part to play in creating a trustworthy and efficient global supply chain. The Indian prime minister recalled how India became the “pharmacy of the world” during the “once-in-a-century pandemic” -- Covid-19 -- by delivering vaccines beyond its borders.

He also advocated for sustainable business practices, stressing that enterprises should realise&nbsp;sustainability as&nbsp;an economic opportunity.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that Chandrayaan-3 was ISRO’s most significant achievement and added that MSMEs and private enterprises too contributed to the expedition.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that Chandrayaan-3 was ISRO’s most significant achievement and added that MSMEs and private enterprises too contributed to the expedition. “ISRO played an important role but along with it, the Indian industry, MSMEs and private companies also contributed to this mission. This is a success of both science and industry,” Mint quoted the Indian prime minister as saying during B20 summit in Delhi. He emphasised how Medium, Small and Micro Enterprises (MSMEs), private companies, and indigenous industries helped in producing equipment to meet the requirements of the Chandrayaan-3 mission. “The long festival season in India has been brought forward this year. This year, the celebration has started early, from 23rd August. We are celebrating the success of our maiden lunar landing mission — Chandrayaan-3,” PM Modi added. PM Modi’s faith in India’s future Believing that India has the solution to every problem, PM Modi said that India has a big part to play in creating a trustworthy and efficient global supply chain. The Indian prime minister recalled how India became the “pharmacy of the world” during the “once-in-a-century pandemic” -- Covid-19 -- by delivering vaccines beyond its borders. He also advocated for sustainable business practices, stressing that enterprises should realise sustainability as an economic opportunity. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

B20 Summit 2023: PM Modi lauds MSMEs, private firms for contributing to Chandrayaan-3 mission

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