Japan's prime minister Fumio Kishida will be arriving in India later today. The meeting will focus on strengthening the special strategic and Global partnership between India and Japan. He will be holding talks with the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Kishida India Visit: Visit aims to strengthen special strategic ties with India

Scores of Khalistani sympathizers vandalized the Indian High Commission in London on Sunday after the Indian government issued an arrest warrant against Amritpal Singh, a radical preacher from India's Punjab state who has been accused of attempting to destabilize the state of Punjab.

Khalistani supporters vandalise Indian High Commission in London

Jet airways' Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sanjiv Kapoor faced backlash from a section of Twitter for labelling Indian metros 'artless concrete eyesores,' when he made a comparison of a Bengaluru metro station with one in Dubai. Kapoor shared a few images while criticising the poor quality of the design of several metro stations, including those in Gurugram and Bengaluru.

This appeared to anger twitterati who then barraged his tweet comments with images of 'aesthetic' metro stations from all over the nation, reported the Hindustan Times.&nbsp;

“Bangalore, Gurgaon, Kolkata... why are our overground/overhead metro stations such artless concrete eyesores? Take a look at Dubai (right) compared to Bangalore (left). And this Dubai station was probably built 10 years ago!" tweeted Kapoor.&nbsp;

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As popular as the tweet became, some people lashed out at Kapoor for his "inability to appreciate the country's infrastructure developments," while others agreed with him to some extent and said that metros in this country lacked an "eco-friendly" and "inclusivity" approach.&nbsp;

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One user simply posted pictures of various Delhi metro stations with beautiful artwork and the statement "Delhi metro for you!"

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“Rightly pointed out. Our public infrastructure is not eco-friendly, not cost-friendly or beautiful, and many are not accessible as well. Not just metro stations or other public infrastructure as well. Nowadays private construction also totally messed up Aesthetics given least importance,” a user tweeted.

One more argued that public transportation didn't have to be 'beautiful'. Further extending the discussion, a user brought up the old Indian architecture.

As comments started coming in, Kapoor turned on the "account protection" feature, which lets users make their public accounts private.

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Jet airways' Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sanjiv Kapoor faced backlash from a section of Twitter for labelling Indian metros 'artless concrete eyesores,' when he made a comparison of a Bengaluru metro station with one in Dubai.

Jet airways' Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sanjiv Kapoor faced backlash from a section of Twitter for labelling Indian metros 'artless concrete eyesores,' when he made a comparison of a Bengaluru metro station with one in Dubai. Kapoor shared a few images while criticising the poor quality of the design of several metro stations, including those in Gurugram and Bengaluru. This appeared to anger twitterati who then barraged his tweet comments with images of 'aesthetic' metro stations from all over the nation, reported the Hindustan Times. “Bangalore, Gurgaon, Kolkata... why are our overground/overhead metro stations such artless concrete eyesores? Take a look at Dubai (right) compared to Bangalore (left). And this Dubai station was probably built 10 years ago!" tweeted Kapoor. As popular as the tweet became, some people lashed out at Kapoor for his "inability to appreciate the country's infrastructure developments," while others agreed with him to some extent and said that metros in this country lacked an "eco-friendly" and "inclusivity" approach. ALSO READ | MEA lodges 'strong protest' with UK after Indian mission is vandalised by Khalistani extremists One user simply posted pictures of various Delhi metro stations with beautiful artwork and the statement "Delhi metro for you!" Delhi Metro for you! pic.twitter.com/HA8z0g6AZZ — Rahul Kapoor (@okwithrk) March 18, 2023 × “Rightly pointed out. Our public infrastructure is not eco-friendly, not cost-friendly or beautiful, and many are not accessible as well. Not just metro stations or other public infrastructure as well. Nowadays private construction also totally messed up Aesthetics given least importance,” a user tweeted. One more argued that public transportation didn't have to be 'beautiful'. Further extending the discussion, a user brought up the old Indian architecture. As comments started coming in, Kapoor turned on the "account protection" feature, which lets users make their public accounts private. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Monday invited his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi for the Group of Seven major industrial nations’ summit in May and announced action plans for a new Indo-Pacific initiative aimed at countering China’s influence in the region.

Japan PM Kishida announces new Indo-Pacific plan in India

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida on Monday to enhance India-Japan strategic partnership, focusing on defence and security, trade and investment, and high technologies.

Kishida and Modi hail role of India-Japan ties in securing Indo-Pacific

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Monday announced an expansive new plan for an open and free Indo-Pacific (FOIP). The Japanese leader while unveiling the new FOIP said India is an "indispensable partner" of his country.

Japanese PM Kishida unveils new plan for Free and Open Indo-Pacific

India is indispensable for peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific and no country should use force or coercion in trying to drive their territorial claims, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Monday during his talks with Indian counterpart Narendra Modi.

Kishida and Modi call for peace and stability in Indo-Pacific

India will spend around $12 billion on revamping airports over the next two years, with orders for hundreds of new aircraft to meet the growing travel demand which is adding pressure to the existing airport infrastructure of the country.

India will spend around $12 billion on revamping airports over the next two years, with orders for hundreds of new aircraft to meet the growing travel demand which is adding pressure to the existing airport infrastructure of the country. The goal of the world's fastest-growing aviation sector is to increase the number of airports from the present 148 to 220 by 2025, as per a Bloomberg report. To that end, private builders will contribute roughly $9 billion, with the balance coming from the government-run Airports Authority of India. It entails new terminal construction, greenfield projects, and refurbishment of existing buildings, including old military airfields from the colonial era. With a growing customer base and an expanding economy that is on pace to surpass China's $3.2 trillion in size, India is making more of a global statement with this move. With Air India Ltd.'s announcement of the largest contract in commercial aviation history last month, the nation has already made its imprint in the industry. ALSO READ | India reports over 1,000 new Covid cases for first time in 129 days Jyotiraditya Scindia, the minister of civil aviation, opened the three-day CAPA India Aviation Summit on Monday by declaring that India aims to be a global leader in aviation. From 2022 through 2041, according to Boeing, passenger traffic in India would increase at a rate of roughly 7 per cent per year, compared to 4.9 per cent in China. “The growth in aviation infrastructure will bring a huge amount of economic upside and new airports will improve the quality of life for most people partly because of bad road infrastructure and slow trains in India,” said Jayant Mukhopadhaya, researcher at the International Council of Clean Transportation, who spoke to Bloomberg. In addition to becoming a popular tourist and economic destination, Prime Minister Narendra Modi aims to transform India into a top-tier connecting centre. His development plan includes using air as a mode of transportation to connect smaller communities. ALSO READ | Bengaluru auto strike: Why are thousands of drivers protesting against bike taxis? What are their demands? While IndiGo, the country's top airline, is anticipated to place a larger order, Air India, controlled by the country's largest conglomerate Tata Group, has ordered 470 aircraft. India is making additional purchases in an effort to catch up to nations with larger aviation markets, like China. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Indian government summons UK diplomats in New Delhi pertaining to incident of Khalistani supporters taking down Indian flag at High Commission in London.

India summons top UK diplomat in New Delhi

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida arrived in New Delhi on Monday morning to explore ways to boost bilateral ties in areas, including defence, trade and investment. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and PM Kishida are also set to discuss priorities for India's presidency of G20 and Japan's presidency of the G7.

Kishida India Visit: India briefs Japan on its priorities as G20 President

First-of-its-kind invention, a 60-year-old Indian man has made an 'infinite years' calendar, toppling Australia's record of a calendar designed for 400 years. The calendar is pocket-sized and has 24 pages, which can show dates and days for infinite years.

Pocket-sized calendar made by Indian man marks infinite years

How big a fan are you of Jack Sparrow? Is your fandom crazy enough to build a chocolate statue of him? A chef from India, who has always been fascinated by the character which was played by Johnny Depp, has prepared a chocolate statue of Jack Sparrow. WION's Samarpita Das brings you more details.

The Jack Sparrow chocolate statue that won gold at India's culinary festival

Asia’s biggest international food and hospitality fair, Aahar 2023, took place in Delhi. This is a dream destination for food lovers and aspiring chefs. WION's Samarpita Das got the opportunity to interact with celebrity chef Uwe Micheel, who has been appointed as the chief jury this year.

Aahar 2023: Inside India's biggest culinary festival, celebrity chef Uwe Micheel meets young minds

An arrest warrant has been issued against Amritpal Singh, a radical preacher from India's Punjab. As per the official sources, Amritpal Singh has been maintaining close links with Pakistan's Intelligence Agency - ISI and terrorist groups based abroad.

India: Police crackdown against separatist in Punjab, arrest warrant issued against Amritpal Singh

Situation at the India-China border remains tense as peace talks between Foreign Ministers have not yet yielded the desired results. With no signs of a breakthrough in de-escalating the tension at the border, it remains to be seen whether China's Xi Jinping will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit.

S Jaishankar says 'Situation stands fragile' on India-China relationship

Self-proclaimed godman and fugitive Kailasa Nithyananda's ‘United States of Kailasa’ has inked&nbsp;a "cultural partnership" with over 30 American cities, a media report has said, days after the city of Newark in the US state of New Jersey said it revoked a "sister-city" agreement with the fictional country.

On January 12, Newark and the fictitious ‘United States of Kailasa’ signed a sister-city agreement. The signing ceremony took held in Newark City Hall, as per an NDTV report.

Nityananda claims to have established a nation called the ‘United States of Kailasa’ in 2019 in his mind-bending spiritual homilies that are coated with a sheen of pseudo-science.

According to its website, there are over 30 American communities that have inked a cultural alliance with the fictitious nation of Kailasa —&nbsp;places from Richmond, Virginia to Dayton, Ohio, to Buena Park, Florida practically all over the map, according to a Fox news report on Thursday.

The report said, "We are finding out the supreme fake pontiff&nbsp;has a long list of cities he has duped."

The statement claimed that it had contacted a few American cities to get their opinions on the signing of an agreement with the fictitious country.

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"And so far most of the cities have confirmed these proclamations are in fact true," the report said, adding, "Our proclamations with Kailasa are not an endorsement. They are a response to a request and we do not verify the information that is requested." 
 
Fox News blamed the cities for not "googling" for information about the fake nation.&nbsp;

"If someone wants a proclamation, someone gets a proclamation. They'll just say you're an exotic Hindu Island and they'll name a street after you," the Fox News anchor said.

The report also stated that those controlling the federal government were&nbsp;also duped by the fictitious country, in addition to mayors and local councils.

Moreover, USK representatives even participated in two UN public meetings held in Geneva last month. On February 22, the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) hosted a general discussion on "Equal and inclusive representation of women in decision-making systems," and on February 24, the Committee on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights hosted a general discussion on the General Comment on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights and Sustainable Development (CESCR). 
 
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Self-proclaimed godman and fugitive Kailasa Nithyananda's ‘United States of Kailasa’ has inked a "cultural partnership" with over 30 American cities, a media report has said, days after the city of Newark in the US state of New Jersey said it revoked a "sister-city" agreement with the fictional country.

Self-proclaimed godman and fugitive Kailasa Nithyananda's ‘United States of Kailasa’ has inked a "cultural partnership" with over 30 American cities, a media report has said, days after the city of Newark in the US state of New Jersey said it revoked a "sister-city" agreement with the fictional country. On January 12, Newark and the fictitious ‘United States of Kailasa’ signed a sister-city agreement. The signing ceremony took held in Newark City Hall, as per an NDTV report. Nityananda claims to have established a nation called the ‘United States of Kailasa’ in 2019 in his mind-bending spiritual homilies that are coated with a sheen of pseudo-science. According to its website, there are over 30 American communities that have inked a cultural alliance with the fictitious nation of Kailasa — places from Richmond, Virginia to Dayton, Ohio, to Buena Park, Florida practically all over the map, according to a Fox news report on Thursday. The report said, "We are finding out the supreme fake pontiff has a long list of cities he has duped." The statement claimed that it had contacted a few American cities to get their opinions on the signing of an agreement with the fictitious country. ALSO READ | New paradigm in India-Bangladesh ties: PM Modi, Sheikh Hasina to inaugurate cross-border energy pipeline "And so far most of the cities have confirmed these proclamations are in fact true," the report said, adding, "Our proclamations with Kailasa are not an endorsement. They are a response to a request and we do not verify the information that is requested." Fox News blamed the cities for not "googling" for information about the fake nation. "If someone wants a proclamation, someone gets a proclamation. They'll just say you're an exotic Hindu Island and they'll name a street after you," the Fox News anchor said. The report also stated that those controlling the federal government were also duped by the fictitious country, in addition to mayors and local councils. Moreover, USK representatives even participated in two UN public meetings held in Geneva last month. On February 22, the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) hosted a general discussion on "Equal and inclusive representation of women in decision-making systems," and on February 24, the Committee on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights hosted a general discussion on the General Comment on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights and Sustainable Development (CESCR). (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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The first Foreign Direct Investment project of building a mall in Srinagar was kick-started on Sunday, March 19, by the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha.

The foundation stone was laid for “Mall of Srinagar” which is to be built by UAE-based construction company EMAAR Group at Sempora area on the outskirts of Srinagar. The Rs 250-crore project will be built on 1 million square feet of area and be ready by 2026.&nbsp;

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The Mall of Srinagar and allied projects with the government in Dubai are expected to fuel the economic growth of J&amp;K and help achieve the shared vision of strengthening bilateral trade and investment ties between India and UAE.

The mega-mall is the first significant FDI investment in Jammu and Kashmir to facilitate marquee projects as per the MoU signed between the governments of the UAE and India. Launched by Emaar and Magna Waves Buildtech, the mall is set to become operational by 2026.

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Soon after the inauguration, LG Manoj Sinha said this is a new dawn of limitless possibilities. “We are taking forward Hon'ble PM Shri Narendra Modi ji’s vision for development of J&amp;K. Mall of Srinagar will have transformative impact on UT &amp; boost infrastructure, employment generation and ease of living, said the Lt Governor."

The Lt Governor highlighted the progressive reforms introduced under the guidance of the prime minister to create a favourable environment for industries and businesses to flourish in J&amp;K.

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“Unprecedented industrial investment &amp; economic growth of J&amp;K is laying the foundation for a stronger and more prosperous future for the people of Union Territory. Within 22 months of implementation of New Industrial Policy, we have received investment proposals from more than 5000 domestic and foreign companies. Every day, eight companies have expressed their willingness to invest in J&amp;K. A new industry is becoming operational in the UT every day. Last month, 45 industries started their operations,"&nbsp;said the Lt Governor.&nbsp;

In January 2022, during the investor meet at Dubai, J&amp;K Government entered into a bilateral agreement with various stakeholders and Government of UAE to deliver over a billion dollars' worth of projects in the valley. These projects include the development of industrial parks, a medical college, a specialty hospital, logistics centres, IT towers, and multipurpose towers, in addition to the Mall of Srinagar by Emaar. 
 
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The first Foreign Direct Investment project of building a mall in Srinagar was kick-started on Sunday, March 19, by the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha. The foundation stone was laid for “Mall of Srinagar” which is to be built by UAE-based construction company EMAAR Group at Sempora area on the outskirts of Srinagar. The Rs 250-crore project will be built on 1 million square feet of area and be ready by 2026. Also Read | Saudi swords, Indian jewellery: Trump failed to disclose $300,000 foreign gifts, says House Democrats' report The Mall of Srinagar and allied projects with the government in Dubai are expected to fuel the economic growth of J&K and help achieve the shared vision of strengthening bilateral trade and investment ties between India and UAE. The mega-mall is the first significant FDI investment in Jammu and Kashmir to facilitate marquee projects as per the MoU signed between the governments of the UAE and India. Launched by Emaar and Magna Waves Buildtech, the mall is set to become operational by 2026. A new dawn of limitless possibilities. Taking forward Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi ji's vision for development of J&K, laid the foundation stone of Mall of Srinagar by Emaar. It will have transformative impact on UT & boost infrastructure, employment generation & ease of living. pic.twitter.com/2GrYHvBUts — Office of LG J&K (@OfficeOfLGJandK) March 19, 2023 × Soon after the inauguration, LG Manoj Sinha said this is a new dawn of limitless possibilities. “We are taking forward Hon'ble PM Shri Narendra Modi ji’s vision for development of J&K. Mall of Srinagar will have transformative impact on UT & boost infrastructure, employment generation and ease of living, said the Lt Governor." The Lt Governor highlighted the progressive reforms introduced under the guidance of the prime minister to create a favourable environment for industries and businesses to flourish in J&K. Watch | Mumbai's air pollution: AQI continues to remain poor, Indian city witnesses most polluted winters “Unprecedented industrial investment & economic growth of J&K is laying the foundation for a stronger and more prosperous future for the people of Union Territory. Within 22 months of implementation of New Industrial Policy, we have received investment proposals from more than 5000 domestic and foreign companies. Every day, eight companies have expressed their willingness to invest in J&K. A new industry is becoming operational in the UT every day. Last month, 45 industries started their operations," said the Lt Governor. In January 2022, during the investor meet at Dubai, J&K Government entered into a bilateral agreement with various stakeholders and Government of UAE to deliver over a billion dollars' worth of projects in the valley. These projects include the development of industrial parks, a medical college, a specialty hospital, logistics centres, IT towers, and multipurpose towers, in addition to the Mall of Srinagar by Emaar. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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"Panchhi, nadiyan, pawan ke jhonke...koi sarhad na inhe roke" a famous Indian song from the movie Refugee translates to "Birds, rivers, gusts of wind…no border stops them."&nbsp;

It seemed like the words of this melodious song found themselves being capable of an embodiment when a leopard crossed the India-Pakistan international border on Saturday.&nbsp;

At about 7 pm on Saturday, a leopard was seen crossing the international border from the Pakistani side into Indian territory in the Ramgarh Sub Sector of Samba district, reported ANI news agency citing the Border Security Force.&nbsp;

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After the incident came to light, the locals living close to the border were issued an alert to stay on watch.&nbsp;

The big cat can be spotted in the Saturday evening footage loitering around the border before taking a flying leap into the Indian side.&nbsp;

After the video was put on social media, netizens started pouring both spooky and welcoming comments.

One user said, "These kind of cross-border intrusions are welcome."&nbsp;

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Drawing a parallel with Pakistan's crumbling economy, another user said, "Even animals facing food crisis in Pak." 
 
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"Panchhi, nadiyan, pawan ke jhonke...koi sarhad na inhe roke" a famous Indian song from the movie Refugee translates to "Birds, rivers, gusts of wind…no border stops them.

"Panchhi, nadiyan, pawan ke jhonke...koi sarhad na inhe roke" a famous Indian song from the movie Refugee translates to "Birds, rivers, gusts of wind…no border stops them." It seemed like the words of this melodious song found themselves being capable of an embodiment when a leopard crossed the India-Pakistan international border on Saturday. At about 7 pm on Saturday, a leopard was seen crossing the international border from the Pakistani side into Indian territory in the Ramgarh Sub Sector of Samba district, reported ANI news agency citing the Border Security Force. Also Read | Pretext of Iraq war just an ‘excuse’: Tony Blair denounces Putin’s Ukraine invasion After the incident came to light, the locals living close to the border were issued an alert to stay on watch. The big cat can be spotted in the Saturday evening footage loitering around the border before taking a flying leap into the Indian side. After the video was put on social media, netizens started pouring both spooky and welcoming comments. One user said, "These kind of cross-border intrusions are welcome." Also read | Thousands conned in biggest crypto scam to date: Report Drawing a parallel with Pakistan's crumbling economy, another user said, "Even animals facing food crisis in Pak." "Wow, give the creature a ceremonial grand welcome," one user commented. #WATCH | A leopard was spotted entering Indian territory by crossing the International Border from Pakistan side in Ramgarh Sub Sector of Samba today around 7pm. Police issued an alert for the locals residing near the border. (Source: BSF) pic.twitter.com/Zii349MdW4 — ANI (@ANI) March 18, 2023 × Watch | 'Nawaz Sharif wants me jailed so I can't take part in elections,' says Imran Khan The most hilarious comment came from a user who while sharing a GIF wrote, "You just lost your passport." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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India on Thursday cleared the decks for buying indigenous military hardware worth ₹70,500 crore, including supersonic missiles, artillery guns, maritime helicopters and a long-range standoff weapon, officials familiar with the matter said.

India to purchase weapons worth over $8.4 MN

Police in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir arrested a conman posing as a top official from the Prime Minister's office. The conman identified as Kiran Patel was picked up from the premises of - The Lalit, a five star hotel - where he was residing under the guise of a top government official posing as the Additional Director of Strategy and Campaign.

India: Conman impersonating PMO official arrested in J&K; met high ranking state officials

+ India's soft power at the Oscars + What's next for Imran Khan? + B'desh panel: Fire at Rohingya camp, a sabotage + Solar fence along India-Bhutan border mitigates human-elephant conflict

Inside South Asia: India's soft power at Oscars; What's next for Imran Khan?

The US-based Silicon Valley Bank was known for funding technology startups around the world and its meltdown has left tech entrepreneurs worried. Even several Indian startups are affected by this crisis. We get you more details in this story.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday while speaking at the India Today Conclave 2023 said India has shown the world that democracy can deliver.&nbsp;

Terming this "The India Moment" Modi said in the development journey of any nation there are many ups and downs and many phases but India is facing an unprecedented time in the 21st century where there is much greater competition.&nbsp;

"Today the circumstances in which India is leading the challenges are quite different and are very comprehensive. There are so many global challenges, like the worst pandemic in the last 100 years, two countries in conflict for months where the supply chain is now disrupted across the globe. Under these circumstances, the talk of The India moment is not something common."&nbsp;&nbsp;

"This is a new history in making to which&nbsp;we all are contributors. The entire world is full of trust in India. India is the fastest-growing economy in the world. It is the number one smartphone data consumer in the world. India is number one in the global fintech adoption rate. India is the world's second-largest mobile manufacturer. world's third-largest startup ecosystem," Modi said at the Conclave.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Amid international difficulties, Modi asserted that India's banking system stood strong. "This is the power of India's institutions. That is why this success irks a few."&nbsp;

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also said, "nations today are returning artefacts stolen from India. That's the India moment."&nbsp;

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He said today big economists from around the world, analysts and thinkers say in one voice that this is India's moment. Modi pointed out that when India's position is getting global the Indian media should also position itself globally.&nbsp;

Indian prime minister added International Solar Alliance, Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI), NITI Aayog, NCLT, GST Council are some of examples of how India is thriving in its democratic institutions.&nbsp;

Recalling the achievements India has made in the last 75 days of 2023, Modi said, in these days, India released its green budget, inaugrated next phase of the Mumbai metro rail, unveiled world's longest river cruise, started Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway, provided India's help to disaster-hit Turkiye, hosted G20 meetings, linked India-Singapore digital payment systems and so on.&nbsp;

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Modi said that previously the headlines were related to corruption but now it is about the clampdown on it.&nbsp; He said promise and performance brought the India moment.&nbsp;

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The prime minister said that some people are trying to defame India but their efforts are all in vain. He also noted that India witnessed poverty for long decades but the current government increased speed and scale for new outcomes. "We connected 48 crores people with the Indian Banking system," Modi said adding "whatever India is achieving is because of the backing of its democratic institutions."&nbsp;

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday while speaking at the India Today Conclave 2023 said India has shown the world that democracy can deliver. Terming this "The India Moment" Modi said in the development journey of any nation there are many ups and downs and many phases but India is facing an unprecedented time in the 21st century where there is much greater competition.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday while speaking at the India Today Conclave 2023 said India has shown the world that democracy can deliver. Terming this "The India Moment" Modi said in the development journey of any nation there are many ups and downs and many phases but India is facing an unprecedented time in the 21st century where there is much greater competition. "Today the circumstances in which India is leading the challenges are quite different and are very comprehensive. There are so many global challenges, like the worst pandemic in the last 100 years, two countries in conflict for months where the supply chain is now disrupted across the globe. Under these circumstances, the talk of The India moment is not something common." "This is a new history in making to which we all are contributors. The entire world is full of trust in India. India is the fastest-growing economy in the world. It is the number one smartphone data consumer in the world. India is number one in the global fintech adoption rate. India is the world's second-largest mobile manufacturer. world's third-largest startup ecosystem," Modi said at the Conclave. Amid international difficulties, Modi asserted that India's banking system stood strong. "This is the power of India's institutions. That is why this success irks a few." Prime Minister Narendra Modi also said, "nations today are returning artefacts stolen from India. That's the India moment." Also Read | Pretext of Iraq war just an ‘excuse’: Tony Blair denounces Putin’s Ukraine invasion He said today big economists from around the world, analysts and thinkers say in one voice that this is India's moment. Modi pointed out that when India's position is getting global the Indian media should also position itself globally. Indian prime minister added International Solar Alliance, Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI), NITI Aayog, NCLT, GST Council are some of examples of how India is thriving in its democratic institutions. Recalling the achievements India has made in the last 75 days of 2023, Modi said, in these days, India released its green budget, inaugrated next phase of the Mumbai metro rail, unveiled world's longest river cruise, started Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway, provided India's help to disaster-hit Turkiye, hosted G20 meetings, linked India-Singapore digital payment systems and so on. Also Read | Thousands conned in biggest crypto scam to date: Report Modi said that previously the headlines were related to corruption but now it is about the clampdown on it. He said promise and performance brought the India moment. Watch | 'Nawaz Sharif wants me jailed so I can't take part in elections,' says Imran Khan The prime minister said that some people are trying to defame India but their efforts are all in vain. He also noted that India witnessed poverty for long decades but the current government increased speed and scale for new outcomes. "We connected 48 crores people with the Indian Banking system," Modi said adding "whatever India is achieving is because of the backing of its democratic institutions." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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