India is hosting the G20 tourism meeting in Kashmir, the world's largest democracy held the G20 Presidency for 2023 and has planned more than 100 meetings across the country. The G20 meeting aims to strengthen economic growth, preserve cultural heritage and promote sustainable development of the region.

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India's scorching temperatures triggered a heat wave warning. How can you beat the heat? Molly Gambhir tells you.

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The Kerala Story has created a furore in the country since its release. The film has received an equal amount of support and disdain. While some have praised it, some have refused to screen it at cinemas in a bid to prevent communal harmony from being disrupted. Recently, protests erupted in UK against the screening of this movie. Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: The Kerala Story sparks fire

India is hosting G20 tourism meet in Jammu and Kashmir. All members except china are attending. The union territory's rich culture is on display. Delegates danced to the tunes of Oscar-winning Indian song "Natu Natu" and enjoyed shikara ride in Dal Lake. Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: India hosts G20 tourism meet in J&K | Delegates dance to Oscar-winning 'Natu Natu'

Indian prime minister Narendra Modi is in Australia. This is the third and final leg of his three-nation visit. There was a community event meet in Sydney's biggest sporting arena, the Qudos Bank Arena. The 20,000-seater stadium completely sold out. Molly Gambhir reports.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Sydney on Monday for the third-leg of his third and final three-nation tour and apart from being a member of the Quad grouping, India is also Australia's largest source of skilled migrants.

PM Modi meets Australian CEOs, to hold bilateral talks with PM Anthony Albanese on Wednesday

The Indian Navy successfully conducted an engagement with a sea-skimming supersonic target using its most recent indigenous guided missile destroyer INS Mormugao.

India's maritime force said that this maiden effort depicts the Navy's future-proof warfare readiness and commitment towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat. 
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"Indian Navy's latest indigenous guided missile destroyer INS Mormugao successfully carried out engagement of sea-skimming supersonic target. This maiden endeavour showcases IN's Future Proof Combat Readiness and commitment towards Aatma Nirbhar Bharat," the Indian Navy said in a statement.

Mormugao, which is named after the historic port city of Goa on the west coast, coincidentally launched its first sea attack on December 19, 2021. This was when Goa celebrated 60 years of independence from Portuguese rule.

The Indian Navy said that the ship, which measures 163 m in length, and 17m in breadth with a displacement of 7,400 tonnes, can rightfully be considered one of the most powerful warships to have been constructed in India.

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<h2>India performs maiden test of sea-based ballistic missile interceptor</h2>

Last month, India's ambitious ballistic missile defence system achieved success with the first flight test of an endo-atmospheric interceptor missile from a ship in the Bay of Bengal off the coast of Odisha.

By engaging and neutralising a hostile ballistic missile threat, the sea-based missile's trial on Friday, according to the defence ministry, placed India into a select group of countries with such a capability.

AWACS (airborne warning and control systems) and other hostile aircraft, as well as approaching long-range nuclear missiles, can be intercepted by BMDs.

The Indian Navy and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) were commended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh for the successful testing of the ship-based ballistic missile defence (BMD) system's capabilities.

"The DRDO and the Indian Navy successfully conducted a maiden flight trial of sea-based endo-atmospheric interceptor missile off the coast of Odisha in the Bay of Bengal on April 21," the ministry said in a statement.

<h2>India joins the elite club</h2>

India has been working to improve its ability to intercept enemy ballistic missiles both inside and outside of the atmosphere of the earth.&nbsp;

The endo-atmospheric missiles are those that function within the earth's atmosphere and have a range of less than 100 kilometres. According to specialists, exo-atmospheric missiles are capable of completing missions in the uppermost part of the earth's atmosphere.

India's phase-II ballistic missile defence interceptor AD-1, which can engage a wide variety of targets, successfully completed its first flight test in November.

Long-range ballistic missiles and planes can be intercepted by the AD-1 long-range interceptor missile in both "low exo-atmospheric" and "endo-atmospheric" settings.&nbsp;

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The Indian Navy successfully conducted an engagement with a sea-skimming supersonic target using its most recent indigenous guided missile destroyer INS Mormugao.

The Indian Navy successfully conducted an engagement with a sea-skimming supersonic target using its most recent indigenous guided missile destroyer INS Mormugao. India's maritime force said that this maiden effort depicts the Navy's future-proof warfare readiness and commitment towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat. "Indian Navy's latest indigenous guided missile destroyer INS Mormugao successfully carried out engagement of sea-skimming supersonic target. This maiden endeavour showcases IN's Future Proof Combat Readiness and commitment towards Aatma Nirbhar Bharat," the Indian Navy said in a statement. Mormugao, which is named after the historic port city of Goa on the west coast, coincidentally launched its first sea attack on December 19, 2021. This was when Goa celebrated 60 years of independence from Portuguese rule. The Indian Navy said that the ship, which measures 163 m in length, and 17m in breadth with a displacement of 7,400 tonnes, can rightfully be considered one of the most powerful warships to have been constructed in India. #IndianNavy's latest indigenous guided missile destroyer #INSMormugao successfully carried out engagement of sea skimming supersonic target. This maiden endeavour showcases IN's #FutureProof Combat Readiness & commitment towards #AatmaNirbharBharat.@IN_WNC @IN_WesternFleet pic.twitter.com/hc5J3077DH — SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) May 23, 2023 × India performs maiden test of sea-based ballistic missile interceptor Last month, India's ambitious ballistic missile defence system achieved success with the first flight test of an endo-atmospheric interceptor missile from a ship in the Bay of Bengal off the coast of Odisha. By engaging and neutralising a hostile ballistic missile threat, the sea-based missile's trial on Friday, according to the defence ministry, placed India into a select group of countries with such a capability. AWACS (airborne warning and control systems) and other hostile aircraft, as well as approaching long-range nuclear missiles, can be intercepted by BMDs. The Indian Navy and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) were commended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh for the successful testing of the ship-based ballistic missile defence (BMD) system's capabilities. "The DRDO and the Indian Navy successfully conducted a maiden flight trial of sea-based endo-atmospheric interceptor missile off the coast of Odisha in the Bay of Bengal on April 21," the ministry said in a statement. India joins the elite club India has been working to improve its ability to intercept enemy ballistic missiles both inside and outside of the atmosphere of the earth. The endo-atmospheric missiles are those that function within the earth's atmosphere and have a range of less than 100 kilometres. According to specialists, exo-atmospheric missiles are capable of completing missions in the uppermost part of the earth's atmosphere. India's phase-II ballistic missile defence interceptor AD-1, which can engage a wide variety of targets, successfully completed its first flight test in November. Long-range ballistic missiles and planes can be intercepted by the AD-1 long-range interceptor missile in both "low exo-atmospheric" and "endo-atmospheric" settings. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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The ocean sailing yacht Indian Navy Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini, which has been travelling under difficult circumstances for the past seven months and covering 17,000 nautical miles, has arrived back at its home port in Goa on Tuesday.

Indian Navy Sailing Vessel Tarini docks in Goa after 188 days

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Indian diaspora at the community event in Sydney. According to reports, at least 20,000 people of the Indian-origin were present at Qudos Bank Arena to listen his address.

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India's wheat procurement 2023 could fall by a fifth from the initial estimate as government purchases have slowed down in the last few days after local prices jumped, government officials and traders told Reuters. The wheat prices hit a record high earlier this year.

India's wheat procurement set to fall below estimate by 20%

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Sydney, Australia on Monday after completing a historic visit to Papua New Guinea where he co-hosted the third FIPIC summit.&nbsp;

In conversation with WION's Principal Diplomatic Correspondent Sidhant Sibal, former Australian senator and CEO of India Australia Institute Lisa Singh reflected on the same.&nbsp;

On being asked about the India, Australia relations, Singh said that PM Modi's visit despite the cancellation of the Quad Summit for an important bilateral with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese shows that the relationship between the two countries will grow stronger in the coming years.&nbsp;

On India - Australia relations&nbsp;

Talking about India-Australia relations, she said, "This visit was supposed to be Quad Summit, but that being cancelled, PM Modi made an effort to come here for a very important bilateral with PM. This is quite a significant meeting for India and Australia. It shows our strong relationship and it is a new chapter for both countries be it in trade, geopolitics, and our diverse Diaspora."

Meeting the Indian Diaspora

When asked about PM Modi's meeting with the Indian Diaspora, the former Australian Senator said, "This is where people really carry two hearts. Their homes are in India and Australia. Our Diaspora is one&nbsp;million and growing, and cultural diplomacy&nbsp;brewing people-to-people links is significant. It is important to note that he is holding a Diaspora event. It shows the strength of India - Australia relationships, beyond hard power, military, and politics and based on cultural diversity and people-to-people link. India and Australia are nations that believe in multilateralism. Beyond hard power and politics, links are based on cultural diversity".

Economic partnership

On being quizzed about the economic partnership between the two countries, she said, "The signing of the ECTA agreement was significant. Both nations need diversification. The supply chains are not dependent on China. We have common interests, vibrant democracies and shared values. We need to look for new markets after issues with China. We have India - geopolitical convergence now with India having issues with China, we have a stronger foundation and reasons to look for trade with each other."&nbsp;

"China's assertiveness is outside of international law and order. India and Australia are countries that follow law and order and believe in multilateralism, but for now, the countries playing by rule for the Indo - Pacific region are India and Australia to make sure peace in the Indo-Pacific region," she added.

The role played by Quad

"Quad is an informal grouping, but it plays a hard role, be it climate change, public goods, etc.&nbsp;That the Quad leaders' meeting didn't happen here is a disappointment. The Quad side meeting was very significant in Hiroshima at G7 Summit. PM Modi stayed on track and continued with his visit to meet the Diaspora and bilateral with PM Albanese, PM Albanese's visit to&nbsp;India shows how strong our bond is going," she said.

On vandalisation&nbsp;of Hindu temples

Earlier this year, three Hindu Temples in Melbourne and two Hindu Temples in Brisbane were vandalised by Khalistan supporters.&nbsp;On this, Singh said that the authorities are probing the incidents.

"Anything that disrupts the Australian way of life is a law and order situation. The vandalism in Hindu temples is being investigated by our authorities. We believe in diversity, we have many cultures here and that is our strength," she said.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Sydney, Australia on Monday after completing a historic visit to Papua New Guinea where he co-hosted the third FIPIC summit.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Sydney, Australia on Monday after completing a historic visit to Papua New Guinea where he co-hosted the third FIPIC summit. In conversation with WION's Principal Diplomatic Correspondent Sidhant Sibal, former Australian senator and CEO of India Australia Institute Lisa Singh reflected on the same. On being asked about the India, Australia relations, Singh said that PM Modi's visit despite the cancellation of the Quad Summit for an important bilateral with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese shows that the relationship between the two countries will grow stronger in the coming years. On India - Australia relations Talking about India-Australia relations, she said, "This visit was supposed to be Quad Summit, but that being cancelled, PM Modi made an effort to come here for a very important bilateral with PM. This is quite a significant meeting for India and Australia. It shows our strong relationship and it is a new chapter for both countries be it in trade, geopolitics, and our diverse Diaspora." Meeting the Indian Diaspora When asked about PM Modi's meeting with the Indian Diaspora, the former Australian Senator said, "This is where people really carry two hearts. Their homes are in India and Australia. Our Diaspora is one million and growing, and cultural diplomacy brewing people-to-people links is significant. It is important to note that he is holding a Diaspora event. It shows the strength of India - Australia relationships, beyond hard power, military, and politics and based on cultural diversity and people-to-people link. India and Australia are nations that believe in multilateralism. Beyond hard power and politics, links are based on cultural diversity". Economic partnership On being quizzed about the economic partnership between the two countries, she said, "The signing of the ECTA agreement was significant. Both nations need diversification. The supply chains are not dependent on China. We have common interests, vibrant democracies and shared values. We need to look for new markets after issues with China. We have India - geopolitical convergence now with India having issues with China, we have a stronger foundation and reasons to look for trade with each other." "China's assertiveness is outside of international law and order. India and Australia are countries that follow law and order and believe in multilateralism, but for now, the countries playing by rule for the Indo - Pacific region are India and Australia to make sure peace in the Indo-Pacific region," she added. The role played by Quad "Quad is an informal grouping, but it plays a hard role, be it climate change, public goods, etc. That the Quad leaders' meeting didn't happen here is a disappointment. The Quad side meeting was very significant in Hiroshima at G7 Summit. PM Modi stayed on track and continued with his visit to meet the Diaspora and bilateral with PM Albanese, PM Albanese's visit to India shows how strong our bond is going," she said. On vandalisation of Hindu temples Earlier this year, three Hindu Temples in Melbourne and two Hindu Temples in Brisbane were vandalised by Khalistan supporters. On this, Singh said that the authorities are probing the incidents. "Anything that disrupts the Australian way of life is a law and order situation. The vandalism in Hindu temples is being investigated by our authorities. We believe in diversity, we have many cultures here and that is our strength," she said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

India and Australia are nations that believe in multilateralism, says former Australian senator Lisa Singh

As India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese arrived at the Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney - the Indian diaspora sang the National Anthem of both the countries and PM Modi and PM Albanese sang along with them.

PM Modi in Australia: PM Modi, Australian PM Albanese sing national anthem with Indian diaspora

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold bilateral talks with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese tomorrow. Both sides will build on the annual leader summit held in New Delhi and discussions at the G7 Summit and Quad leaders meeting in Hiroshima. The leaders will likely focus on their deliberations on trade and investments, people to people links, renewable energy defense and security cooperation.

PM Modi in Sydney: Mega event attracts thousands of Modi supporters, PM Modi meets them

The summer season in India is at its peak with mercury reaching over 44&nbsp;degrees Celsius in northern and central parts of the country. The national capital Delhi was swept by a blistering heatwave with parts of it recording almost 46&nbsp;degrees Celsius.

Najafgarh in New Delhi recorded the highest maximum temperature at 42.6 degrees Celsius, while Narela and Pitampura recorded temperatures of 45.3 degrees and 45.8 degrees respectively, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported. The weather agency added that Ayanagar and Palam recorded 44.2 degrees Celsius, Outlook India reported.&nbsp;

In view of the high temperatures, the agency issued a heatwave alert on Monday in the capital. The officials added that Delhi saw the peak power demand around 3:30 pm of 6,531 MW being the highest of the season so far. Although officials added that the demand might reach 8,100 MW this season.&nbsp;

In the previous summer season, the demand was recorded at 7,695.&nbsp;

The IMD scientist Soma Sen Roy said that the department has issued a heatwave alert for south Haryana, south Uttar Pradesh, north Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Bihar and West Bengal. She added that for tomorrow a heatwave alert is issued for Jharkhand only.&nbsp;

What did the IMD say?

The weather agency has claimed that similar hot conditions will continue to prevail over the national capital before rains bring some relief.&nbsp;

The department earlier stated that a western disturbance active over the western Himalayan region is predicted to rain, with gusty winds in the northwestern plains.&nbsp;

The officials earlier this month predicted below-normal temperatures and fewer heatwave days.&nbsp;

Rain likely from tomorrow:

When asked about rainfall this season, Sen said that yes there is a strong possibility that there'll be rain starting from May 23.&nbsp;

On May 22 she said, "From tomorrow, we will see amelioration because there is a fresh western disturbance coming. So, we are expecting that temperatures will start to fall over this entire region and heatwave conditions will ameliorate."

As per a PTI report, the downpour in Delhi will most probably start on May 24, Wednesday.

The capital earlier experienced a long spell of cloudy weather and rainfall from April 21 to May, which is rare during this time of the year.

Heatwave conditions in India:

With 90 per cent of the country in the extremely cautious and dangerous zone, heatwaves in India are becoming very frequent and severe, a study by the University of Cambridge stated. The study also revealed that Delhi is particularly vulnerable to severe heatwave impacts despite its recent action plans for climate change.

(with inputs from agencies)

The summer season in India is at its peak with mercury reaching over 44 degrees Celsius in northern and central parts of the country. The national capital Delhi was swept by a blistering heatwave with parts of it recording almost 46 degrees Celsius.

The summer season in India is at its peak with mercury reaching over 44 degrees Celsius in northern and central parts of the country. The national capital Delhi was swept by a blistering heatwave with parts of it recording almost 46 degrees Celsius. Najafgarh in New Delhi recorded the highest maximum temperature at 42.6 degrees Celsius, while Narela and Pitampura recorded temperatures of 45.3 degrees and 45.8 degrees respectively, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported. The weather agency added that Ayanagar and Palam recorded 44.2 degrees Celsius, Outlook India reported. In view of the high temperatures, the agency issued a heatwave alert on Monday in the capital. The officials added that Delhi saw the peak power demand around 3:30 pm of 6,531 MW being the highest of the season so far. Although officials added that the demand might reach 8,100 MW this season. In the previous summer season, the demand was recorded at 7,695. The IMD scientist Soma Sen Roy said that the department has issued a heatwave alert for south Haryana, south Uttar Pradesh, north Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Bihar and West Bengal. She added that for tomorrow a heatwave alert is issued for Jharkhand only. What did the IMD say? The weather agency has claimed that similar hot conditions will continue to prevail over the national capital before rains bring some relief. The department earlier stated that a western disturbance active over the western Himalayan region is predicted to rain, with gusty winds in the northwestern plains. The officials earlier this month predicted below-normal temperatures and fewer heatwave days. Rain likely from tomorrow: When asked about rainfall this season, Sen said that yes there is a strong possibility that there'll be rain starting from May 23. On May 22 she said, "From tomorrow, we will see amelioration because there is a fresh western disturbance coming. So, we are expecting that temperatures will start to fall over this entire region and heatwave conditions will ameliorate." As per a PTI report, the downpour in Delhi will most probably start on May 24, Wednesday. The capital earlier experienced a long spell of cloudy weather and rainfall from April 21 to May, which is rare during this time of the year. Heatwave conditions in India: With 90 per cent of the country in the extremely cautious and dangerous zone, heatwaves in India are becoming very frequent and severe, a study by the University of Cambridge stated. The study also revealed that Delhi is particularly vulnerable to severe heatwave impacts despite its recent action plans for climate change. (with inputs from agencies)

Delhi weather update: Heatwave conditions to persist; mercury reaches 46 degrees, light rain forecast

The Reserve Bank Of India (RBI) stated that India’s growth momentum was intact in the march quarter. The inflation outcome is also set to be better than the forecast. This comes as the RBI pushes for stronger governance and risk management

Indian economy stable amidst US banking chaos

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: Indian Prime Minister arrived in Sydney, Australia yesterday for his Three-Nation tour's third and final leg. This morning Narendra Modi met Australian CEOs and eminent personalities and will also address the Indian diaspora at a community event.

PM Narendra Modi on three-day trip to Australia | G20 Tourism meeting in J&K

G20 Srinagar Meet: Focus on heritage and sustainable development

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the third summit of the Forum for Indo Pacific Islands Cooperation in Papua New Guinea, said India believes in multilateralism and believes in an Indo-Pacific that is free, open and inclusive. The voice of the Global South in the UN Security Council should be heard loud and clear, added Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

FIPIC Summit 2023: India seeks to counter China's influence in Pacific Island Region

The Airports Authority of India, known as AAI, has defied all odds and made an extraordinary financial recovery. The remarkable resurgence of AAI can be attributed to the surge in domestic air traffic. In 2022, domestic air passenger numbers witnessed a staggering increase of 47.05%, reaching a total of 12.32 crore passengers compared to the previous year. This trend continued into the first three months of 2023, with a remarkable surge of 51.70%. During this period, 3.75 crore passengers took to the skies.

Indian Airports on profitability runway

India's market regulator, Sebi, has proposed halving the time required to list shares on stock exchanges from IPO closure to just three days. This move aims to enhance the ease of doing business and provide faster access to raised capital for issuers while offering early credit and liquidity for investors. In addition, Sebi has proposed measures to address extreme price movements, including longer trading suspensions and tighter restrictions on price fluctuations.

India’s stock market makeover

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been decorated with the highest honours of Fiji and Papua New Guinea. He co-chaired the third summit of the Forum for India-pacific Islands Cooperation. After wrapping up his visit to the Pacific island, Modi has landed in Australia. Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Narendra Modi receives highest honour in Papua New Guinea

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Papua New Guinea

The third G20 tourism working group meeting, which will take place from May 22 to May 24, is scheduled to take place in Jammu and Kashmir and will begin today. Deliberations at this meeting are expected to focus on five important tourism-related issues.

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