German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has arrived in India and his visit will focus on several areas including the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed him at the forecourt of the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

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Higher salaries are going to go up unlike many parts of the world. Salaries in India are expected to increase by 10.3 percent in 2023 which is highest among major world economies.

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Call it the power of the internet or height of human benevolence, this incident from India's Southern state of Kerala is sure to warm your heart. A couple looking to raise a huge sum of money for their child's treatment received more than 70 percent of that sum required from a single donor.

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WION Wings ground report from Aero India, Asia's largest aerospace and defence exhibition.

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Guyana's Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, said that his country plans to sign a memorandum of understanding with India to enhance cooperation in the energy sector beyond crude oil exports.

Guyana's Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, said that his country plans to sign a memorandum of understanding with India to enhance cooperation in the energy sector beyond crude oil exports. Speaking exclusively to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Jagdeo emphasised the need to develop the industry in an orderly and sustainable manner and explained that "by 2027, we will produce over a million barrels, maybe 1.2 million barrels per day, that's a steep ramp up. That's almost 20% of India's daily use." Guyana's vice president also told WION that the country is seeking to purchase defence capabilities from India to assist with protecting its maritime boundaries and exclusive economic zones from illegal fishing and safeguarding its oil and gas industry. This is the third high-level visit from Guyana to India in the last two months, after the visit of Guyana's President Irfaan Ali and chief of defence staff, Brigadier Godfrey Bess. WION: What kind of energy cooperation exists between India and Guyana? Any plans to export crude to India? Dr Bharrat Jagdeo: Well, we hope that will happen eventually. So now we're trying to build the architecture for a broader look at the energy sector and enhance cooperation between Guyana and India. So we're expecting shortly to sign a memorandum of understanding that would go beyond just the export of crude, but we'll look at the energy sector and its development in its totality. And we are also looking to learn quite a bit from India. In that process as we build out our industry. In Guyana, it's a fledgling industry. We just started producing oil in 2019. By 2027, we will produce over a million barrels, maybe 1.2 million barrels per day, that's a steep ramp-up. That's almost 20% of India's daily use. And so we are working to ensure that the sector develops in a manner where the oil companies bear their share of responsibilities both from an environmental perspective and a fiscal perspective and that the industry is developed in an orderly way. So that is why India's assistance and its great technical skills, you have a lot of smart people here who can help us in defining the growth of the industry, but not just on oil, on the gas sector as we move to develop a gas policy and to start utilizing the gas resources and then in terms of environmental management, building capacity across the country. So we are looking forward with great excitement to the development of a strong relationship with India on energy-related matters. WION: How do you see India and Guyana's relationship? Dr Bharrat Jagdeo: So I'm not new to India, and our relationship has always been a warm one. I came here in 1993, as a finance minister with the president, I made two state visits here in the early 2000s as President and now coming as vice president in support of the President's earlier agenda. But recently, I think there's been a great impetus to this move forward. I think it's a function of a government here that is very aggressive, that is looking out for India's interests, that is interested in building partnerships around the world, and we're very appreciative of it. And just on this visit alone, I'll probably meet about five ministers and the vice president and the president of India in just a short period of time, and we really appreciate that. So we want to reciprocate, we want to make sure that from our side, we're not found wanting because we believe with the new opportunities in Guyana, can serve both India and Ghana's interests well, so this is really important for the recent impetus of the relationship. WION: and Defense cooperation? Are you looking at Dorniers? Dr Bharrat Jagdeo: Well, yes, we're looking at a number of defence capabilities, but in our case, it is mainly for peaceful purposes. We have great relationships with our neighbours and where we're not looking to fight a war. We're a small country, with less than a million people. But India, particularly in the defence sector, has some really great capabilities and we're looking to buy some of that capability to assist us with the task of exercising greater sovereignty over maritime boundaries or exclusive economic zones. We have major leakages there from illegal fishing, and now that our oil and gas industry is braced primarily offshore. We have to protect those assets. Similarly, Air capability would allow us to better serve people who live in the vast hinterland of the country where there are small communities so that's why we want to work in that sector, too. And we've already been on this trip, we've had discussions with the people that matter, who are supplying these goods and services, and we hope to wrap up some arrangements very soon. WION: India is the President of the G20 grouping, how do you see India becoming the voice of the Global South, the Global South that is impacted by Russia Ukraine conflict? Dr Bharrat Jagdeo: India has always had an independent global voice and a more nuanced position on issues of development. And we are hoping that that will continue in its presidency of the G 20. PM Modi has, because of the strength of his character, and because India has made enormous advances on every front, on renewable energy on the economy, in its stature globally, that people, India is best served now at this point in time in amplifying the voice of the south, those who are dispossessed, those who will not ever get invited to those forums. We've seen India's willingness to do that, to represent the interests not only of its own interest but that of the global south including small countries. Just at the conference at TERI, the minister of the Environment spoke about small island states. But it didn't surprise me because India has always done that not just to represent the big developing countries but small ones too, and I think that is why so many countries look up to India, and they are so excited about its presidency of the G 20. But of course, we have to be realistic. Not everything would be achieved there, but at least their issues will be brought to the agenda. 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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An Indian couple turned to crowdfunding platforms to raise funds for their baby's treatment. The 16-month-old boy needs a drug worth over $2.1 million to beat spinal muscular atrophy. Priyanka Sharma asks, should critical life-saving drugs be so expensive?

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India has once again abstained from voting in a UN General Assembly resolution that condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which started a year ago. The motion was backed by 141 nations with 32 abstaining and seven, including Russia, voting against it.

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India abstained in the UN General Assembly on a resolution that underscored the need to reach as soon as possible a “comprehensive, just and lasting peace” in Ukraine.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged for the reform of international lenders like the World Bank as G20 finance ministers and central bank leaders gathered for talks in Bengaluru on Friday.

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It doesn’t get much bigger than Australia versus India at Newlands, and the two sides have been preparing to duke it out for a spot in showpiece match at the same ground.

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Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen ahead of the first G20 Finance Minister and Central Bank Governors meeting to be held in Bengaluru, starting Friday.

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The first anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine war is here. The Ukrainian embassy in New Delhi held a photo exhibition on Feb 22.

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US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen discussed G20 aims while emphasising US sanctions aimed at weakening Russia's ability to fight the "unjust" war in Ukraine.

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The External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday (Feb 21) in an interview described&nbsp;India as an exceptional international power on a global stage.

During an exclusive interview with ANI, Jaishankar said, "we have been able to very clearly demonstrate to the world that we are an exceptional international power, meaning we are willing to do things for others, perhaps more than most of the countries are at this point of time."

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The foreign minister addressed various topics including nine years of the Modi government, his journey from being a bureaucrat&nbsp;to a politician,&nbsp;India's&nbsp;relations with China&nbsp;and Russia, the BBC documentary row, and more.

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Applauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the government's foreign policy, he said that if one looks at India's global stand, it is very much higher and quite strong. He added that strategically, there's much more clarity in the country's thinking and operations now.&nbsp;

"I think the expectation is that India would have a voice, have an opinion, if necessary they would have more than that and this could be climate change, counter terrorism, black money. If you look at the big it could be maritime security, even today trade, investment that domain, technology."

The foreign minister also mentioned the importance of 'Vaccine Maitiri,' which helped in shaping global views about India.

When asked about the country's recent and upcoming partnerships like QUAD and others, he said, "India is going up and is going well...Why do we have so many partnerships? Because we get alsong with so many people. How we are to manage different partnerships? Maybe because we are good at it."

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Speaking on China, he said that generally, India's relationship with major powers is good, except for Beijing as it has violated several agreements between the two.&nbsp;

He also gave an example of India's relationship with Russia and Europe.

Talking about India's relationship with Russia, he described it as "extraordinarily steady and has been steady through all the turbulence in global politics." In the case of Europe, it is the 'best' it ever had.&nbsp;

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The External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday (Feb 21) in an interview described India as an exceptional international power on a global stage. During an exclusive interview with ANI, Jaishankar said, "we have been able to very clearly demonstrate to the world that we are an exceptional international power, meaning we are willing to do things for others, perhaps more than most of the countries are at this point of time.

The External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday (Feb 21) in an interview described India as an exceptional international power on a global stage. During an exclusive interview with ANI, Jaishankar said, "we have been able to very clearly demonstrate to the world that we are an exceptional international power, meaning we are willing to do things for others, perhaps more than most of the countries are at this point of time." #WATCH | Today, India’s global standing is clearly very much higher & quite strong. We’ve been able to demonstrate to the world that we are an exceptional international power, says EAM Dr S Jaishankar on nine years of Modi govt's foreign policy pic.twitter.com/adbH75DMbY — ANI (@ANI) February 21, 2023 The foreign minister addressed various topics including nine years of the Modi government, his journey from being a bureaucrat to a politician, India's relations with China and Russia, the BBC documentary row, and more. Also read | Indian Poet Javed Akhtar, at Lahore event, says 26/11 terrorists roaming free in Pakistan Applauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the government's foreign policy, he said that if one looks at India's global stand, it is very much higher and quite strong. He added that strategically, there's much more clarity in the country's thinking and operations now. "I think the expectation is that India would have a voice, have an opinion, if necessary they would have more than that and this could be climate change, counter terrorism, black money. If you look at the big it could be maritime security, even today trade, investment that domain, technology." The foreign minister also mentioned the importance of 'Vaccine Maitiri,' which helped in shaping global views about India. When asked about the country's recent and upcoming partnerships like QUAD and others, he said, "India is going up and is going well...Why do we have so many partnerships? Because we get alsong with so many people. How we are to manage different partnerships? Maybe because we are good at it." Also read | ‘Old, rich, opinionated and dangerous...’: Foreign minister Jaishankar slams George Soros. Watch Speaking on China, he said that generally, India's relationship with major powers is good, except for Beijing as it has violated several agreements between the two. He also gave an example of India's relationship with Russia and Europe. Talking about India's relationship with Russia, he described it as "extraordinarily steady and has been steady through all the turbulence in global politics." In the case of Europe, it is the 'best' it ever had. (with inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

India has proven itself as an 'exceptional international power': EAM Jaishankar

Russia reportedly carried out the test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) while President Joe Biden was in Kyiv, however, it reportedly failed. India has been approached by Ukraine to lend its support on a proposed resolution tabled at the UN General Assembly against Russia saying New Delhi's cooperation was very important. Amoung other news, one of the most notorious terrorist faces, Hizbul Mujahideen chief and designated terrorist Syed Salahuddin was spotted alongside ISI cadres at the funeral of a killed Hizbul commander. This has triggered a renewed debate on Pakistan's fight against terrorism.&nbsp;

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A report, citing two US officials, says that Russia carried out the test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) while President Joe Biden was in Kyiv, but it reportedly failed. The officials added that Russia had notified the United States about the launch in advance through deconfliction lines. Another official said that the test posed no risk to the United States and Washington did not see it as an escalation of any sort.&nbsp;

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Embattled Ukraine has urged India to support a proposed resolution tabled at the UN General Assembly on the eve of the first anniversary of the Russian invasion, asserting that New Delhi's cooperation was very important.

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In attendance at the funeral prayers of India's most wanted terrorist, Bashir Ahmad Peer alias Imtiyaz Alam, was one of the most notorious terrorist faces, Hizbul Mujahideen chief and designated terrorist Syed Salahuddin. That too, alongside Pakistan's ISI cadres. The visuals have once again sparked a debate about whether Pakistan is serious in its fight against global terrorism or not.&nbsp;

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Shamima Begum, who left London when she was 15 to join the terror group ISIS eight years ago, on Wednesday lost an appeal for citizenship. The ex-ISIS member had married a fighter of the group and had three children, who died as infants. The 23-year-old will also not be allowed to return to the United Kingdom.&nbsp;

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As per reports, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky plans to attend an upcoming NATO summit in person. In July 2023, Vilnius, Lithuania will host a two-day NATO summit, which the Ukrainian President plans to attend in person.&nbsp;

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Due to drastic weight loss, the health of Georgia's jailed Former President Mikheil Saakashvili has been deteriorating, his doctor said Wednesday. Addressing a presser on Wednesday, the opposition politician's doctor, Tamar Davarashvili, said, the health condition of the former leader is such that he may land in an intensive care unit.&nbsp;

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Inflation in Japan, last month, reportedly jumped to a 41-year high. With rising consumer prices, the country's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has been urging companies to hike wages in a bid to increase consumer spending.&nbsp;

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KL Rahul's form has become a huge talking point in the Indian cricket fraternity. In the ongoing India-Australia Tests, Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. have dominated proceedings and have an unassailable 2-0 lead in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2022/23 but Rahul's low returns with the bat have made heads turn.&nbsp;

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Indian film superstar Shah Rukh Khan returned with a vengeance in January with Pathaan, a glossy, star-studded action film that has restored his stardom. SRK had taken a hiatus in 2018 after a string of flops and disappointments. But with Siddharth Anand's Pathaan, he has once again become the King of Bollywood. Until now, the film has earned Rs 518.06 crore ($62 million) in India.&nbsp; 
 
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Russia reportedly carried out the test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) while President Joe Biden was in Kyiv, however, it reportedly failed.

Russia reportedly carried out the test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) while President Joe Biden was in Kyiv, however, it reportedly failed. India has been approached by Ukraine to lend its support on a proposed resolution tabled at the UN General Assembly against Russia saying New Delhi's cooperation was very important. Amoung other news, one of the most notorious terrorist faces, Hizbul Mujahideen chief and designated terrorist Syed Salahuddin was spotted alongside ISI cadres at the funeral of a killed Hizbul commander. This has triggered a renewed debate on Pakistan's fight against terrorism. Click on the headlines to read more. Russia conducted ICBM test launch while Biden was in Ukraine, it failed: Report A report, citing two US officials, says that Russia carried out the test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) while President Joe Biden was in Kyiv, but it reportedly failed. The officials added that Russia had notified the United States about the launch in advance through deconfliction lines. Another official said that the test posed no risk to the United States and Washington did not see it as an escalation of any sort. Ukraine seeks India’s support on resolution against Russia at UN General Assembly Embattled Ukraine has urged India to support a proposed resolution tabled at the UN General Assembly on the eve of the first anniversary of the Russian invasion, asserting that New Delhi's cooperation was very important. Notorious terrorist Syed Salahuddin seen, alongside ISI cadres, at funeral of Hizbul commander In attendance at the funeral prayers of India's most wanted terrorist, Bashir Ahmad Peer alias Imtiyaz Alam, was one of the most notorious terrorist faces, Hizbul Mujahideen chief and designated terrorist Syed Salahuddin. That too, alongside Pakistan's ISI cadres. The visuals have once again sparked a debate about whether Pakistan is serious in its fight against global terrorism or not. Ex-ISIS member Shamima Begum can't return to UK, loses citizenship bid Shamima Begum, who left London when she was 15 to join the terror group ISIS eight years ago, on Wednesday lost an appeal for citizenship. The ex-ISIS member had married a fighter of the group and had three children, who died as infants. The 23-year-old will also not be allowed to return to the United Kingdom. Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky plans to attend upcoming NATO meet in person As per reports, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky plans to attend an upcoming NATO summit in person. In July 2023, Vilnius, Lithuania will host a two-day NATO summit, which the Ukrainian President plans to attend in person. French student stabs teacher in classroom, says he was 'possessed’ A Spanish female teacher died after he was stabbed by a student in a school in the south-west French town of Saint-Jean-de-Luz on Wednesday. A French government spokesperson, Olivier Véran, said the attacker is a 16-year-old boy. Health of Georgia’s jailed Former President Mikheil Saakashvili deteriorating, says doctors Due to drastic weight loss, the health of Georgia's jailed Former President Mikheil Saakashvili has been deteriorating, his doctor said Wednesday. Addressing a presser on Wednesday, the opposition politician's doctor, Tamar Davarashvili, said, the health condition of the former leader is such that he may land in an intensive care unit. Toyota accedes to unions' demands, set to provide biggest wage hike in two decades Inflation in Japan, last month, reportedly jumped to a 41-year high. With rising consumer prices, the country's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has been urging companies to hike wages in a bid to increase consumer spending. 'High time he.....': After Venkatesh Prasad, another former cricketer slams under-fire KL Rahul KL Rahul's form has become a huge talking point in the Indian cricket fraternity. In the ongoing India-Australia Tests, Rohit Sharma & Co. have dominated proceedings and have an unassailable 2-0 lead in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2022/23 but Rahul's low returns with the bat have made heads turn. Pathaan box office: SRK film remains unstoppable, eyes this Baahubali 2 record Indian film superstar Shah Rukh Khan returned with a vengeance in January with Pathaan, a glossy, star-studded action film that has restored his stardom. SRK had taken a hiatus in 2018 after a string of flops and disappointments. But with Siddharth Anand's Pathaan, he has once again become the King of Bollywood. Until now, the film has earned Rs 518.06 crore ($62 million) in India.

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The Hero Indian Open begins on Thursday. It is India's premier Golf tournament and is sanctioned by the European Tour which is currently fighting a pitched battle with Liv Golf. Shubhankar Sharma is the highest-ranked Indian in the field and is expected to challenge for the trophy come Sunday. Sharma will play at the British Open in July and he opened up about his return to the hallowed stage in a conversation with Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo. He also believes that LIV Golf has hyped up the sport.

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Israeli Aerospace Industries(IAI) and India's Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), firms owned by their respective Governments, have entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to form a joint venture firm for extending long-term product support services for Indian Armed Forces.

Aimed at providing life-cycle support for the Indo-Israeli Medium-Range Surface to Air Missile (MRSAM), this joint venture furthers the long-standing cooperation between India and Israel in the field of Defence. The venture is to have its headquarters in India's capital New Delhi and will provide technical and maintenance support for MRSAM and its related systems.&nbsp;

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Bhanu Prakash Srivastava, CMD, BEL, said, “BEL considers IAI, Israel, as a very important strategic partner. This Joint Venture between the two companies is expected to play a pivotal role in ensuring timely Product Support services for MRSAM Systems and enable substantial indigenous workshare with the active participation of the Indian supply chain.”

MRSAM is an advanced air and missile defence system that provides protection against a variety of aerial platforms. The MRSAM is used by the Indian Air Force, Indian Army, Indian Navy and Israeli Defence Forces.

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The system includes an Advanced Phased Array Radar, command and control shelter, mobile launchers and interceptors with an advanced RF seeker. MRSAM is jointly developed by IAI and India's Defence Research Development Organization(DRDO) in collaboration with India and Israel for India’s Armed Forces. The MRSAM missile is capable of taking down multiple aerial targets such as jets, drones, helicopters, and incoming missiles, within a 70km range.

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Boaz Levy, IAI’s President and CEO, had said earlier, “Our joint venture with BEL will leverage the best technology, innovation and talent to provide services matching the needs of our customers in India. It follows our announcement in 2022 about the opening of Aerospace Services India (ASI), an IAI subsidiary in New Delhi, both of which illustrate our support of the Indian Government’s ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’(self-reliant India) initiative and investment in India.”

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Israeli Aerospace Industries(IAI) and India's Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), firms owned by their respective Governments, have entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to form a joint venture firm for extending long-term product support services for Indian Armed Forces.

Israeli Aerospace Industries(IAI) and India's Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), firms owned by their respective Governments, have entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to form a joint venture firm for extending long-term product support services for Indian Armed Forces. Aimed at providing life-cycle support for the Indo-Israeli Medium-Range Surface to Air Missile (MRSAM), this joint venture furthers the long-standing cooperation between India and Israel in the field of Defence. The venture is to have its headquarters in India's capital New Delhi and will provide technical and maintenance support for MRSAM and its related systems. Also Read | World's largest four-day work-week trial in Britain proves to be a success, here's how Bhanu Prakash Srivastava, CMD, BEL, said, “BEL considers IAI, Israel, as a very important strategic partner. This Joint Venture between the two companies is expected to play a pivotal role in ensuring timely Product Support services for MRSAM Systems and enable substantial indigenous workshare with the active participation of the Indian supply chain.” MRSAM is an advanced air and missile defence system that provides protection against a variety of aerial platforms. The MRSAM is used by the Indian Air Force, Indian Army, Indian Navy and Israeli Defence Forces. Also Read | Toyota accedes to unions' demands, set to provide biggest wage hike in two decades The system includes an Advanced Phased Array Radar, command and control shelter, mobile launchers and interceptors with an advanced RF seeker. MRSAM is jointly developed by IAI and India's Defence Research Development Organization(DRDO) in collaboration with India and Israel for India’s Armed Forces. The MRSAM missile is capable of taking down multiple aerial targets such as jets, drones, helicopters, and incoming missiles, within a 70km range. Watch | Wagner group head accuses Russian command of treason Boaz Levy, IAI’s President and CEO, had said earlier, “Our joint venture with BEL will leverage the best technology, innovation and talent to provide services matching the needs of our customers in India. It follows our announcement in 2022 about the opening of Aerospace Services India (ASI), an IAI subsidiary in New Delhi, both of which illustrate our support of the Indian Government’s ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’(self-reliant India) initiative and investment in India.” 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 has reiterated its stance on the ongoing war in Ukraine at the G20 finance meeting. India said that the present era is 'Not an era of war'. Watch here.

'Not an era of war' says India at G20 finance meet

France&nbsp;hopes that&nbsp;India&nbsp;will use its&nbsp;links&nbsp;with&nbsp;Russia&nbsp;to find a peaceful solution amid the&nbsp;Ukraine&nbsp;conflict. New Delhi has had a close relationship with Moscow, something that is well known. "We ask the&nbsp;Indian government to use&nbsp;Russian&nbsp;links&nbsp;to help us&nbsp;for&nbsp;peace," French Diplomatic sources told WION, pointing to frequent contacts between the two sides on the issue.

As the&nbsp;conflict&nbsp;between&nbsp;Russia&nbsp;and&nbsp;Ukraine&nbsp;enters its second year, the focus is on finding a peaceful solution to the&nbsp;conflict. The United Nations General Assembly is set to vote on a western-backed resolution calling&nbsp;for&nbsp;the immediate withdrawal of&nbsp;Russian military&nbsp;forces from Ukrainian territory, with a cessation of hostilities.

While the resolution has been discussed with all partners to address their concerns, French diplomatic sources have stressed the importance of&nbsp;India's role in finding a peaceful solution.

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India&nbsp;has maintained close ties with both&nbsp;Russia&nbsp;and the West, making it a crucial player in the&nbsp;conflict. However, the&nbsp;Indian government's position on the UNGA resolution is still unclear, according to French diplomatic sources. "At&nbsp;this stage, we still don't know what the position of the (Indian) government will be. We have a very candid discussion with them," said the sources. They further explained,' the UNGA draft resolution has been discussed will all our partners in order to accommodate their concerns.'

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The French side has welcomed PM Modi's remarks that this is not an era of war. PM Modi had told this to&nbsp;Russian President Putin during his bilateral on-the-sidelines Shanghai cooperation organisation summit in Samarkand last year. Since then, the remark has been quoted often by world leaders including French President Macron&nbsp;at&nbsp;the annual United Nations general assembly meeting in New York.

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France hopes that India will use its links with Russia to find a peaceful solution amid the Ukraine conflict. New Delhi has had a close relationship with Moscow, something that is well known.

France hopes that India will use its links with Russia to find a peaceful solution amid the Ukraine conflict. New Delhi has had a close relationship with Moscow, something that is well known. "We ask the Indian government to use Russian links to help us for peace," French Diplomatic sources told WION, pointing to frequent contacts between the two sides on the issue. As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine enters its second year, the focus is on finding a peaceful solution to the conflict. The United Nations General Assembly is set to vote on a western-backed resolution calling for the immediate withdrawal of Russian military forces from Ukrainian territory, with a cessation of hostilities. While the resolution has been discussed with all partners to address their concerns, French diplomatic sources have stressed the importance of India's role in finding a peaceful solution. ALSO READ | Who provided the most aid to Ukraine? India has maintained close ties with both Russia and the West, making it a crucial player in the conflict. However, the Indian government's position on the UNGA resolution is still unclear, according to French diplomatic sources. "At this stage, we still don't know what the position of the (Indian) government will be. We have a very candid discussion with them," said the sources. They further explained,' the UNGA draft resolution has been discussed will all our partners in order to accommodate their concerns.' ALSO WATCH | Biden’s five hours in Kyiv could spell disaster for Ukraine | WION Game Plan The French side has welcomed PM Modi's remarks that this is not an era of war. PM Modi had told this to Russian President Putin during his bilateral on-the-sidelines Shanghai cooperation organisation summit in Samarkand last year. Since then, the remark has been quoted often by world leaders including French President Macron at the annual United Nations general assembly meeting in New York. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

France counts on Indo-Russia links to resolve Ukraine conflict

The European Union has sought India's support on a resolution that will be taken up at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Wednesday. The demarche was presented by European Union envoys to the Ministry of External Affairs on 15 February seeking New Delhi's support on the resolution. The debate on the resolution starts on Wednesday and will be carried out on Thursday as well.

The western backed resolution reiterates demand Russia "immediately, completely and unconditionally" withdraw all of its military forces from the territory of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders, and calls for a "cessation of hostilities".

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The Resolution co-sponsored by more than 50 countries, a substantial number from Europe "deplores" the "dire human rights and humanitarian consequences of the aggression by the Russian Federation against Ukraine".

India so far at the United Nations has abstained on all resolutions when it comes to Russia -Ukraine conflict. A meeting was held under the Indian Presidency of United Nations security council in December of last year in which Indian Ambassador to UN Ruchira Kamboj called "immediate cessation of hostilities" emphasizing on "dialogue and diplomacy".

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The European Union's ambassador in an interview to WION said engagement on these issues continue with New Delhi.

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Meanwhile, French Diplomatic sources seeking Indian support for the resolution said, "at this stage we still don't know what will be the position of the (Indian) government", but also pointed "we have a very candid discussion with them (India)." "The UNGA draft resolution has been discussed will all our partners in order to accommodate their concerns," they added.&nbsp;

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The European Union has sought India's support on a resolution that will be taken up at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Wednesday. The demarche was presented by European Union envoys to the Ministry of External Affairs on 15 February seeking New Delhi's support on the resolution.

The European Union has sought India's support on a resolution that will be taken up at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Wednesday. The demarche was presented by European Union envoys to the Ministry of External Affairs on 15 February seeking New Delhi's support on the resolution. The debate on the resolution starts on Wednesday and will be carried out on Thursday as well. The western backed resolution reiterates demand Russia "immediately, completely and unconditionally" withdraw all of its military forces from the territory of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders, and calls for a "cessation of hostilities". Also Read | Miracle baby 'Aya', born under Turkey quake rubble, adopted by her aunt, uncle The Resolution co-sponsored by more than 50 countries, a substantial number from Europe "deplores" the "dire human rights and humanitarian consequences of the aggression by the Russian Federation against Ukraine". India so far at the United Nations has abstained on all resolutions when it comes to Russia -Ukraine conflict. A meeting was held under the Indian Presidency of United Nations security council in December of last year in which Indian Ambassador to UN Ruchira Kamboj called "immediate cessation of hostilities" emphasizing on "dialogue and diplomacy". Also Read | Indian Poet Javed Akhtar, at Lahore event, says 26/11 terrorists roaming free in Pakistan The European Union's ambassador in an interview to WION said engagement on these issues continue with New Delhi. Watch | Air India begins massive hiring, pilots' salary crosses Rs 2 crore Meanwhile, French Diplomatic sources seeking Indian support for the resolution said, "at this stage we still don't know what will be the position of the (Indian) government", but also pointed "we have a very candid discussion with them (India)." "The UNGA draft resolution has been discussed will all our partners in order to accommodate their concerns," they added. 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.

European Union seeks India's support on UNGA resolution against Russia

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (February 21) started a first-of-its-kind project to transcribe its proceedings live using Artificial Intelligence (AI). “We'll see how it works, especially in the Constitution Bench matters, because then we'll have a permanent record of arguments.

Chief Justice of India backs use of AI

In India's Jammu & Kashmir, traffic on the national highway was suspended after a landslide happened in Ramban district.

Landslide blocks National Highway on India's Jammu & Kashmir

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