India and Germany have signed multiple agreements. Indian PM Modi and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz have held a joint briefing after the 6th India-Germany consultations.

India, Germany hold joint briefing after 6th India-Germany consultations

Indian PM Narendra Modi has embarked on a Euro tour to boost ties. He landed in Berlin today to hold high-level talks. The visit comes as the Russian invasion rages on in Ukraine. He held his first in-person meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Ukraine remained the key focus during the talks.

Indian PM Modi holds talks with German Chancellor Scholz: Ukraine remains the key focus

Indian prime minister Narendra Modi will visit three European countries Germany, Denmark and France. The significant euro trip is aimed at strengthening ties between the Asian country and EU nations. For more perspective on this, we're joined by Amb. Gurjit Singh, Former Indian Ambassador to Germany and WION's correspondent Siddhant Sibbal.

Indian PM Modi in Europe: PM Modi to visit Germany, Denmark and France

Indian PM Narendra Modi is all set to embark on a 3-day trip to Europe where he will visit 3 European Nations- Germany, Denmark and France. This will mark Indian PM's first abroad trip in 2022.

PM Modi's Euro trip: Indian PM to visit 3 European Nations since Russian invasion of Ukraine

<p>Pakistani citizens are sharing an old video of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussing how he used the gifts he had received when he was serving as chief minister of the western state of Gujarat.</p>

<p>PM Modi is seen noting in the video that when he receives gifts, he does not retain them but instead auctions them off and donates the proceeds to girls' education.</p>

<p>Pakistani civilians schooled their former prime minister Imran Khan how to use the gifts he received as the country's leader in this video.</p>

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<p>According to Pakistani media, former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan got 58 presents worth more than Rs 140 million from international leaders during his three-and-a-half-year tenure and kept them all, either by paying a little fee or not at all.</p>

<p>According to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the most expensive ones were sold in Dubai. According to information gathered by The News, Khan had to pay to keep 15 valuable items. He paid Rs 38 million for the gifts worth Rs 140 million, and he kept the remaining things worth Rs 800,200 without paying anything.</p>

<p>Several additional video are circulating in the Pakistani social media circles, with several other prime ministers of the Islamic Republic doing the same.</p>

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Pakistani citizens are sharing an old video of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussing how he used the gifts he had received when he was serving as chief minister of the western state of Gujarat.

Pakistani citizens are sharing an old video of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussing how he used the gifts he had received when he was serving as chief minister of the western state of Gujarat. PM Modi is seen noting in the video that when he receives gifts, he does not retain them but instead auctions them off and donates the proceeds to girls' education. Pakistani civilians schooled their former prime minister Imran Khan how to use the gifts he received as the country's leader in this video. Imran Khan must watch a video in which the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi said: when he received gifts, he didn’t keep them; instead did the auction and the amount donated to girls’ education. https://t.co/29DSQW1eMP — Veengas (@VeengasJ) May 2, 2022 × According to Pakistani media, former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan got 58 presents worth more than Rs 140 million from international leaders during his three-and-a-half-year tenure and kept them all, either by paying a little fee or not at all. According to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the most expensive ones were sold in Dubai. According to information gathered by The News, Khan had to pay to keep 15 valuable items. He paid Rs 38 million for the gifts worth Rs 140 million, and he kept the remaining things worth Rs 800,200 without paying anything. Several additional video are circulating in the Pakistani social media circles, with several other prime ministers of the Islamic Republic doing the same. تو کیا شریفوں اور زرداریوں کے لئے سب جائر تھا جو % 15 پر لوٹ کر لیکر جاتے رہے بس خان کی طرف منہ کر کے ۔ ۔ اس طرف کیوں چھپ کا روزہ رکھ لیتے ھو pic.twitter.com/DXsXDkKhp6 — Rachid abbacy (@rashidabbasy) May 1, 2022 ×

Watch | This old video of Indian PM Modi is being widely re-shared now by many in Pakistan. Why?

Indian PM Narendra Modi has embarked on Euro tour to boost ties. He landed in Berlin today to hold high-level talks. The visit comes as Russian invasion rages on in Ukraine. He held first in-person meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

PM Modi in Europe: Indian PM holds talks with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz

Indian PM Narendra Modi has embarked on Euro tour to boost ties. He landed in Berlin today to hold high-level talks. The visit comes as Russian invasion rages on in Ukraine.

Indian PM Modi in Berlin: The future of India-Germany ties

<p>India's severe heatwave has passed in many parts of the country, according to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), which has now issued a yellow alert for Northwest India for the winds known as western disturbance.</p>

<p>The department predicted that the temperature will drop in isolated parts of Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Delhi, Haryana and eastern Rajasthan starting today, while Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and West Rajasthan will continue to remain hot.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/what-is-a-heatwave-how-is-it-declared-and-what-are-the-many-types-of-alerts-in-india-475448">What is a heatwave, how is it declared, and what are the many types of alerts in India?</a></strong></p>

<p>Maximum temperatures are expected to drop by 3-4 degrees Celsius, according to the forecast.</p>

<p>A senior scientist in the national forecasting department RK Jenamani said, "The heatwave in Odisha and Bengal was over on April 30, as we predicted. Strong winds will be there in the next two to three days," ANI news agency quoted him as saying.</p>

<p>"We are also giving a yellow warning to Northwest India as there is a Western disturbance. Delhi is likely to experience rain mainly on May 3. Rajasthan, Delhi, Haryana, and Punjab are on yellow alert and strong winds will be there tomorrow and rain may occur.”</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Climate change: Extreme heatwave grips South Asia, temperature soars in India &amp; Pakistan</strong></p>

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<p>He further stated that this Western Disturbance is extremely active, with wind patterns seen in Delhi, Jaipur and Lucknow. The temperature will not climb over the next 6-7 coming days due to strong east breezes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It is a big relief after such a big spell. A heatwave cannot be formed till May 7. We will be able to the exact situation after May 7 after analysing however the temperature goes. But right now, the condition is good in May," he added.</p>

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<p>From Monday (May 2), isolated areas in Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh are likely to see partly overcast skies with the risk of thunders.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Many parts of the country have been suffering from an extreme heatwave for the past few weeks, with temperatures reaching record highs and average maximum temperatures of 35.9 and 37.8 Celsius in the northwest and central India, respectively.&nbsp;</p>

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India's severe heatwave has passed in many parts of the country, according to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), which has now issued a yellow alert for Northwest India for the winds known as western disturbance.

India's severe heatwave has passed in many parts of the country, according to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), which has now issued a yellow alert for Northwest India for the winds known as western disturbance. The department predicted that the temperature will drop in isolated parts of Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Delhi, Haryana and eastern Rajasthan starting today, while Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and West Rajasthan will continue to remain hot. Also read | What is a heatwave, how is it declared, and what are the many types of alerts in India? Maximum temperatures are expected to drop by 3-4 degrees Celsius, according to the forecast. A senior scientist in the national forecasting department RK Jenamani said, "The heatwave in Odisha and Bengal was over on April 30, as we predicted. Strong winds will be there in the next two to three days," ANI news agency quoted him as saying. "We are also giving a yellow warning to Northwest India as there is a Western disturbance. Delhi is likely to experience rain mainly on May 3. Rajasthan, Delhi, Haryana, and Punjab are on yellow alert and strong winds will be there tomorrow and rain may occur.” Watch | Climate change: Extreme heatwave grips South Asia, temperature soars in India & Pakistan He further stated that this Western Disturbance is extremely active, with wind patterns seen in Delhi, Jaipur and Lucknow. The temperature will not climb over the next 6-7 coming days due to strong east breezes. "It is a big relief after such a big spell. A heatwave cannot be formed till May 7. We will be able to the exact situation after May 7 after analysing however the temperature goes. But right now, the condition is good in May," he added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE: Also read | Extreme heat waves: Here is how to keep yourself protected From Monday (May 2), isolated areas in Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh are likely to see partly overcast skies with the risk of thunders. Many parts of the country have been suffering from an extreme heatwave for the past few weeks, with temperatures reaching record highs and average maximum temperatures of 35.9 and 37.8 Celsius in the northwest and central India, respectively. Watch WION LIVE HERE: (With inputs from agencies)

Heatwave is over in many parts of India, Delhi to experience rain on May 3: IMD

Guyana's foreign minister Hugh Hilton has lauded India's development role in his country. Speaking to our Principal Diplomatic Correspondent, Sidhant Sibal, Hilton said, "India is well-positioned in the development goals. We have great potential in terms of oil and gas, but we don't speak much on it. We focus on diversification and the sectors which have great potential and greater sustainability so for us, we see oil and gas as a gift". Since last year, India is looking to diversify their imports of crude oil and Todd believes that with Guyana’s resources, the two countries can reach an agreement in that sector. “India has purchased 1 million barrels of crude oil. Looking at that and also our market, that level of trade will be valuable, and it shall be beneficial for the people of Guyana as well as India.”

India key development partner, Guyana's foreign minister Hugh Hilton

The impact of climate change is being felt around the world. In India, record-breaking temperatures are being reported in most states. Watch this report to know more.

North India faces blistering heat: Schools shut, health & fire alerts issued in several states

PM Modi in Europe: Indian PM meets with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin

A warm & grand welcome for Indian PM Narendra Modi in Berlin

Indian PM Modi on Europe trip: India looks to boost ties with Europe

Indian PM Narendra Modi has embarked on Euro tour to boost ties. He landed in Berlin today to hold high-level talks. The visit comes as Russian invasion rages on in Ukraine. Now, PM Modi received Guard of honour in Berlin.

Indian PM Narendra Modi receives Guard of honour in Berlin

Indian PM Narendra Modi has embarked on Euro tour to boost ties. He landed in Berlin today to hold high-level talks. The visit comes as Russian invasion rages on in Ukraine. He will hold first in person meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

Indian PM on a crucial Europe trip: PM Modi to hold first in person meeting with Olaf Scholz

Indian PM Modi in Berlin for high-level talks, visit comes as Russian invasion rages on

<p>The Indian army recently said that there has been a rise in the recovery of military equipment from Afghanistan in the Kashmir&nbsp;region. General officer Commanding (GoC) of the Srinagar-based Chinar Corps, Lieutenant General Devendra Pratap Pandey, today said that the equipment weapon system which is used across the world had made its way into the Kashmir region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said that it's definitely&nbsp;a challenge, but the Indian Army is all ready to tackle any such issue. According to the Indian army, equipments from Afghanistan have&nbsp;been recovered near the Line of Control and in a few encounters as well. The Indian army had found&nbsp;some night vision devices and satellite&nbsp;phones.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Sources in security said that traces of satellite&nbsp;phones being used by terror groups have been found in the Kashmir region and are&nbsp;sent to the National Technical Research Organisation for analysis.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Indians are people with a lot of humility, says Indian-origin German politician Dr Bala S Ramani</strong></p>

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<p>"There are equipment and weapon systems that are used around the world that have found a way inside. It's definitely a challenge, but we have also changed our rules of engagement and procedures to contest that point. They have been found. They are not in large numbers, but there are signatures and we have recovered them in some encounters and some on the Line of Control, so it's not a big challenge.&nbsp;We have been able to work around that system. "&nbsp;said&nbsp;General officer Commanding (GoC) of the Srinagar-based Chinar Corps, Lieutenant General Devendra Pratap Pandey.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Indian army also says a lot of foreign terrorists in the valley were on the quiet and they were putting up local terrorists in the forefront. And as local terrorist numbers start coming down, the foreign terrorists are getting slowly exposed.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"These terrorists were quiet. They were putting the local terrorists as the face of terrorist activities." As the numbers of local terrorists started coming down, they are getting exposed and are compelled to come out of hiding to carry out terror activities against the locals and no locals of the valley. ''Said&nbsp;General Officer Commanding (GoC) of the Srinagar-based Chinar Corps, Lieutenant General Devendra Pratap Pandey.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Indian army says there has been only one infiltration attempt made by terrorists from across the border, but it was foiled. The security grid on the LoC has been made full proof.&nbsp;</p>


The Indian army recently said that there has been a rise in the recovery of military equipment from Afghanistan in the Kashmir region. General officer Commanding (GoC) of the Srinagar-based Chinar Corps, Lieutenant General Devendra Pratap Pandey, today said that the equipment weapon system which is used across the world had made its way into the Kashmir region.

The Indian army recently said that there has been a rise in the recovery of military equipment from Afghanistan in the Kashmir region. General officer Commanding (GoC) of the Srinagar-based Chinar Corps, Lieutenant General Devendra Pratap Pandey, today said that the equipment weapon system which is used across the world had made its way into the Kashmir region. He said that it's definitely a challenge, but the Indian Army is all ready to tackle any such issue. According to the Indian army, equipments from Afghanistan have been recovered near the Line of Control and in a few encounters as well. The Indian army had found some night vision devices and satellite phones. Also read | Indian Coast Guard saves all six crew members of sinking ship off India's west coast Sources in security said that traces of satellite phones being used by terror groups have been found in the Kashmir region and are sent to the National Technical Research Organisation for analysis. Watch | Indians are people with a lot of humility, says Indian-origin German politician Dr Bala S Ramani "There are equipment and weapon systems that are used around the world that have found a way inside. It's definitely a challenge, but we have also changed our rules of engagement and procedures to contest that point. They have been found. They are not in large numbers, but there are signatures and we have recovered them in some encounters and some on the Line of Control, so it's not a big challenge. We have been able to work around that system. " said General officer Commanding (GoC) of the Srinagar-based Chinar Corps, Lieutenant General Devendra Pratap Pandey. WATCH WION LIVE HERE: Indian army also says a lot of foreign terrorists in the valley were on the quiet and they were putting up local terrorists in the forefront. And as local terrorist numbers start coming down, the foreign terrorists are getting slowly exposed. Also read | Family of 5 Lankan Tamils arrive on Indian shores, flee island nation carrying infant "These terrorists were quiet. They were putting the local terrorists as the face of terrorist activities." As the numbers of local terrorists started coming down, they are getting exposed and are compelled to come out of hiding to carry out terror activities against the locals and no locals of the valley. ''Said General Officer Commanding (GoC) of the Srinagar-based Chinar Corps, Lieutenant General Devendra Pratap Pandey. The Indian army says there has been only one infiltration attempt made by terrorists from across the border, but it was foiled. The security grid on the LoC has been made full proof.

Indian Army recovers military equipment sent from Afghanistan in Kashmir

<p>A five-membered family of Sri Lankan Tamils arrived on Indian shores in the wee hours of Tuesday, after fleeing their home country and taking a dangerous boat ride across the seas. Hailing from Jaffna, in the northern part of the island nation, this family is among several others who are being pushed to the brink amid the ongoing severe economic crisis in the island nation. Dayalan, the head of the family, his wife, their children, a two-month-old infant and a six-year-old girl, and their grandmother, were taken to the Marine Police station, on receipt of information regarding their arrival.&nbsp;<br />
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While being questioned by the Indian authorities, in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, the family is said to have cited the basic livelihood issues and the daily struggles faced by those in the lower economic strata of Sri Lanka's. Among the reasons that prompted their extreme decision to flee their homeland are the skyrocketing prices of essentials, a kilogramme of milk powder being sold at Lankan Rs. 2000 (5.7 USD), the unavailability of vaccines meant for infants, meagre daily wages, and the fear of starving to death.</p>

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<p>It is said that the five-member family has been sent to the Mandapam refugee camp in the Ramanathapuram district. The illegal influx of Lankan Tamils into India began on March 22nd and families continue to arrive in batches of up to 18 people, in the hope of a better life across the Palk Strait.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Recently, the Tamil Nadu Assembly passed a resolution to provide aid to Sri Lanka and provide succour to a country that is faced with its worst-ever economic crisis. The decision to provide aid to all of Sri Lanka is a volte-face by the Tamil Nadu government. Earlier, the Tamil Nadu government had offered to provide aid only to Lankan Tamils. This move had faced backlash from the island nation. Many Lankan Tamil voices were clear that they were not willing to accept aid from Tamil Nadu, if it was only going to help Lankan Tamils. The Lankan Tamils were firm in their stance that any aid must benefit their entire country and not one community alone.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>However, the aid being sent from Tamil Nadu to Sri Lanka could only be facilitated via the Indian Ministry of External Affairs and the Indian High Commission in Colombo. In this regard, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar asked the Tamil Nadu government's Chief Secretary to coordinate with the Government of India in supplying the relief material. It was also stated that the aid from Tamil Nadu can supplement what was already being provided by the Government of India and that the Government of Sri Lanka prefers inclusive distribution of relief material.&nbsp;</p>


A five-membered family of Sri Lankan Tamils arrived on Indian shores in the wee hours of Tuesday, after fleeing their home country and taking a dangerous boat ride across the seas.

A five-membered family of Sri Lankan Tamils arrived on Indian shores in the wee hours of Tuesday, after fleeing their home country and taking a dangerous boat ride across the seas. Hailing from Jaffna, in the northern part of the island nation, this family is among several others who are being pushed to the brink amid the ongoing severe economic crisis in the island nation. Dayalan, the head of the family, his wife, their children, a two-month-old infant and a six-year-old girl, and their grandmother, were taken to the Marine Police station, on receipt of information regarding their arrival. While being questioned by the Indian authorities, in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, the family is said to have cited the basic livelihood issues and the daily struggles faced by those in the lower economic strata of Sri Lanka's. Among the reasons that prompted their extreme decision to flee their homeland are the skyrocketing prices of essentials, a kilogramme of milk powder being sold at Lankan Rs. 2000 (5.7 USD), the unavailability of vaccines meant for infants, meagre daily wages, and the fear of starving to death. Also read | Indian Coast Guard saves all six crew members of sinking ship off India's west coast While many manage to stay back, earn a living, make ends meet &protes against #Rajapaksa family rule in #SriLanka , the plight of poor #SriLankan tamils is in stark contrast.Fearing they'd starve to death, this Tamil family from #jaffna fled to #india with their 2month-old infant pic.twitter.com/mFXQ05SFKv — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) May 2, 2022 × It is said that the five-member family has been sent to the Mandapam refugee camp in the Ramanathapuram district. The illegal influx of Lankan Tamils into India began on March 22nd and families continue to arrive in batches of up to 18 people, in the hope of a better life across the Palk Strait. WATCH WION LIVE HERE: Recently, the Tamil Nadu Assembly passed a resolution to provide aid to Sri Lanka and provide succour to a country that is faced with its worst-ever economic crisis. The decision to provide aid to all of Sri Lanka is a volte-face by the Tamil Nadu government. Earlier, the Tamil Nadu government had offered to provide aid only to Lankan Tamils. This move had faced backlash from the island nation. Many Lankan Tamil voices were clear that they were not willing to accept aid from Tamil Nadu, if it was only going to help Lankan Tamils. The Lankan Tamils were firm in their stance that any aid must benefit their entire country and not one community alone. Also read | Exclusive | Hardship for Sri Lankan citizens is going to increase, Weerakoon Wijewardena tells WION However, the aid being sent from Tamil Nadu to Sri Lanka could only be facilitated via the Indian Ministry of External Affairs and the Indian High Commission in Colombo. In this regard, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar asked the Tamil Nadu government's Chief Secretary to coordinate with the Government of India in supplying the relief material. It was also stated that the aid from Tamil Nadu can supplement what was already being provided by the Government of India and that the Government of Sri Lanka prefers inclusive distribution of relief material.

Family of 5 Lankan Tamils arrive on Indian shores, flee island nation carrying infant

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has landed in Berlin. After Germany, Prime Minister Modi will also visit Denmark and France this happens to be the Indian PM's first visit abroad this year. While in Berlin he will be holding crucial bilateral talks with the German chancellor Olaf Scholz.

Indian PM Modi arrives in Germany for 6th edition of India-Germany consultations in Berlin

Ahead of the Indian prime minister's visit, our principal diplomatic correspondent Siddhant Sibbal spoke to India's envoy to Germany, Harish Parvathaneni about the future of India-German ties and expectations from the visit.

'Community is looking forward to welcoming PM Modi,' says India's Ambassador to Germany

India is facing a growing power crisis amid severe heatwave. There will be no respite from heat till early May. Both India and Pakistan is facing severe heatwave.

India and Pakistan reel under intense heatwave, power outages disrupt life

Indian prime minister Narendra Modi will be on his first Europe visit since the commencement of the Ukraine war. PM Modi will visit three European countries - Germany, Denmark and France. For more on this, watch SIddhant Sibbal reporting from Berlin.

Indian PM Modi's Europe visit comes as Russian invasion rages on

Various parts of India and Pakistan recorded their highest average temperatures in the month of April and the heat is expected to stretch into the month of May. For more analysis, we're joined by Imran Khalid, Director Governance with WWF Pakistan and Shruti Sinha, a Manager, Policy and Outreach for Chintan (Environmental Research and Action Group).

Climate change: Extreme heatwave grips South Asia, temperature soars in India & Pakistan

India's anti-money laundering agency has seized assets worth about 725 million dollars from Xiaomi's local bank accounts in India. The Chinese smartphone giant assets have been seized for breaching India's foreign exchange laws.

India seizes $725 million assets from Xiaomi over illegal remittances

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