Congress President Sonia Gandhi tested COVID-19 positive, a day later of the summons issued by the Enforcement Directorate to her in the National Herald case.

Gandhi has to appear before the probe agency on June 8.

Congress leader Randeep Surjewala informed that Sonia Gandhi has developed some symptoms and has isolated herself and has been given requisite medical attention.

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"Congress president Sonia Gandhi tests positive for COVID-19. She has developed mild fever and some symptoms and has isolated herself and has been given requisite medical attention. As of today, her date of appearance before ED on June 8 stands as it is," Surjewala told ANI.

Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal also tested COVID-19 positive. Rahul and Sonia Gandhi were issued a summons by the ED on Wednesday in connection with the National Herald case, which was closed by the investigating agency in 2015.

The federal agency`s move followed the questioning of senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge and Congress Treasurer Pawan Bansal in April this year in New Delhi in connection with its money laundering probe into the National Herald case.

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The agency then recorded the statements of both the Congress leaders then under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The National Herald is published by Associated Journals Limited (AJL) and owned by Young Indian Pvt Limited (YIL). While Kharge is the CEO of YIL, Bansal is the Managing Director of AJL.

The ED is currently investigating the shareholding pattern and financial transactions as well as the role of party functionaries in the functioning of AJL and YIL.

The YIL promoters include Congress President Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi.

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BJP MP Subramanian Swamy had alleged that the Gandhis cheated and misappropriated funds, with YIL paying only Rs 50 lakh to obtain the right to recover Rs 90.25 crore that AJL owed to the Congress.

He had filed a complaint with a Delhi court earlier. Following the court taking cognisance of an Income Tax Department probe against YIL on Swamy`s petition, the ED also registered a fresh case under PMLA.

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Congress President Sonia Gandhi tested COVID-19 positive, a day later of the summons issued by the Enforcement Directorate to her in the National Herald case. Gandhi has to appear before the probe agency on June 8. Congress leader Randeep Surjewala informed that Sonia Gandhi has developed some symptoms and has isolated herself and has been given requisite medical attention. Also read | Sonia Gandhi appoints Navjot Singh Sidhu as Chief of Punjab Congress "Congress president Sonia Gandhi tests positive for COVID-19. She has developed mild fever and some symptoms and has isolated herself and has been given requisite medical attention. As of today, her date of appearance before ED on June 8 stands as it is," Surjewala told ANI. Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal also tested COVID-19 positive. Rahul and Sonia Gandhi were issued a summons by the ED on Wednesday in connection with the National Herald case, which was closed by the investigating agency in 2015. The federal agency`s move followed the questioning of senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge and Congress Treasurer Pawan Bansal in April this year in New Delhi in connection with its money laundering probe into the National Herald case. Watch | Gravitas: Pak wants 'healthy trade' ties with India The agency then recorded the statements of both the Congress leaders then under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The National Herald is published by Associated Journals Limited (AJL) and owned by Young Indian Pvt Limited (YIL). While Kharge is the CEO of YIL, Bansal is the Managing Director of AJL. The ED is currently investigating the shareholding pattern and financial transactions as well as the role of party functionaries in the functioning of AJL and YIL. The YIL promoters include Congress President Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi. Also read | 99.9% want Rahul Gandhi as Congress president: Randeep Surjewala BJP MP Subramanian Swamy had alleged that the Gandhis cheated and misappropriated funds, with YIL paying only Rs 50 lakh to obtain the right to recover Rs 90.25 crore that AJL owed to the Congress. He had filed a complaint with a Delhi court earlier. Following the court taking cognisance of an Income Tax Department probe against YIL on Swamy`s petition, the ED also registered a fresh case under PMLA. 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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Israeli defence minister Benny Gantz is on India visit. He met his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh in New Delhi and received Guard of Honour. Gantz will also be meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the expansion of cooperation between India and Israel.

Benny Gantz India Visit: Israeli defence minister receives Guard Of Honour, meets Rajnath Singh

Israel Defence minister Benny Gantz lands in New Delhi. He is scheduled to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his counterpart Rajnath Singh. During the visit, both sides will sign a document aimed at deepening security relations. He will also be given a Guard of honour.

Benny Gantz India Visit: Israeli defence minister to be given guard of honour

Israel Defence minister Benny Gantz lands in New Delhi. He is scheduled to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his counterpart Rajnath Singh. WION's Siddhant Sibbal brings you more insights.

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In a bid to boost its geo-economic strategy, Pakistan is looking for regional partners to forge partnerships which includes its neighbor India. The newly inducted Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that Islamabad is looking for connectivity-based partners.

'Trade mutually benefit for both nations,' Pakistan seeks trade ties with India

As India and Pakistan meet for the annual meeting under the Indus Water Treaty in New Delhi, let us get acquainted with the agreement, which helps both nations to share the waters of the six rivers of the Indus basin. In 1960, India and Pakistan had signed the treaty after several years of negotiations. The Washington-based World Bank is also a signatory in it. This agreement has created a mechanism to build cooperation and information exchange between the two neighbours over the use of the rivers, which is known as the Permanent Indus Commission. As per the treaty, both the nations need to have Indus Commissioners. They also have to meet at least once a year. The meeting can be organised, alternatively in India and Pakistan. &nbsp;

It may be listed among the most successful international treaties as it has withstood the test of time. Since the inception of the treaty, both nations have fought many wars and witnessed heightened tensions innumerable times.

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According to the treaty, the water of the western rivers (Indus, Jhelum and Chenab) goes to Pakistan and the eastern rivers (Ravi, Beas and Sutlej) is allocated to India for unrestricted use. This agreement provides a framework to share water for various purposes, including irrigation and hydropower development. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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New Delhi can also generate hydroelectricity on the three western rivers in its territory with the help of river projects, which are subject to specific criteria for design. Under the treaty, Pakistan can also raise objections on the design of hydroelectric projects by India on these western rivers. In the past, several issues have been raised and resolved. &nbsp;

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As India and Pakistan meet for the annual meeting under the Indus Water Treaty in New Delhi, let us get acquainted with the agreement, which helps both nations to share the waters of the six rivers of the Indus basin.

As India and Pakistan meet for the annual meeting under the Indus Water Treaty in New Delhi, let us get acquainted with the agreement, which helps both nations to share the waters of the six rivers of the Indus basin. In 1960, India and Pakistan had signed the treaty after several years of negotiations. The Washington-based World Bank is also a signatory in it. This agreement has created a mechanism to build cooperation and information exchange between the two neighbours over the use of the rivers, which is known as the Permanent Indus Commission. As per the treaty, both the nations need to have Indus Commissioners. They also have to meet at least once a year. The meeting can be organised, alternatively in India and Pakistan. It may be listed among the most successful international treaties as it has withstood the test of time. Since the inception of the treaty, both nations have fought many wars and witnessed heightened tensions innumerable times. Also Read: Indus water talks between India, Pakistan begin in New Delhi According to the treaty, the water of the western rivers (Indus, Jhelum and Chenab) goes to Pakistan and the eastern rivers (Ravi, Beas and Sutlej) is allocated to India for unrestricted use. This agreement provides a framework to share water for various purposes, including irrigation and hydropower development. Watch: Indus water talks between Pakistan and India begins today in New Delhi New Delhi can also generate hydroelectricity on the three western rivers in its territory with the help of river projects, which are subject to specific criteria for design. Under the treaty, Pakistan can also raise objections on the design of hydroelectric projects by India on these western rivers. In the past, several issues have been raised and resolved. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies) 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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Two-day talks on water dispute between India and Pakistan concludes in New Delhi today, during which the Indus Water Treaty was discussed. A six-member delegation from Pakistan had arrived in New Delhi for the meeting.

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India has said that it plans to reduce power generation from at least 81 of its coal-powered plants over the next four years. The government says that the plan is in an effort to replace the expensive thermal power generation with cleaner and cheaper energy sources

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According to provisional data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO), the Indian economy grew at 8.7% in 2021-22 with 4.1% growth in the fourth quarter of the financial year, which is better than private forecasts.

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India has reached a landmark figure of 100 unicorns with a valuation of more than $300 billion. WION's Business Editor Sumit Chaturvedi spoke to some of the global and Indian startups to know how things have changed and how they are handling current challenges of slowing world economy and high inflation.

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Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, while talking about the future of the country’s ties with neighbouring India, said that trade between the two can be mutually beneficial and can help in growth of economy.

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US auto major Ford has wrapped up India operations and now it's left over assets are being taken over by Indian firms. Indian automaker Tata motors has signed an agreement to potentially buy a Ford motor manufacturing facility in the Western state of Gujarat.

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Two-day talks on water dispute between India and Pakistan is underway in New Delhi today, during which the Indus Water Treaty will also be discussed. A five-member delegation from Pakistan has arrived in New Delhi for the meeting.

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It has been eight years of the Narendra Modi government at the center, a name that has become synonymous with India. When he took office as the 14th Prime Minister, he had a long list of boxes to check let's look at some of the key achievements that India made under his governance.

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A 5-member Pakistani delegation is in India for the 118th edition of the Indus river water talks. Why is India sticking to this treaty despite Pakistan's repeated attempts to foster cross-border terrorism? Palki Sharma tells you.

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After India’s miserable performance in the 1962 war with China, the need for a separate external intelligence agency was felt. RN Kao, a civil servant, was assigned the task of establishing a national spy agency called R&AW.

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India is currently investigating the local units of ZTE Corporation and Vivo Mobile Communications Company for possible financial irregularities, further extending this investigation to China-based enterprises after penalising Xiaomi Corporations, as per the documents reviewed by Bloomberg.

India has increased its inspection of Chinese companies since 2020, when the two countries engaged in conflict. More than 200 Chinese mobile applications have been banned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government including Tik Tok, Alibaba, Xiaomi’s phone apps and many more.&nbsp;

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The Indian Ministry of Corporate Affairs, as per the documents will examine auditor reports as it has received information from some unknown sources that are possibly violating including frauds. According to these documents, an investigation was requested in April for Vivo to determine if there were any “major irregularities in financial reporting and ownership” while the officials were asked to examine ZTE’s records and provide conclusions as soon as possible.&nbsp;

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As per a source familiar with the matter, the ministry has begun scrutinising the books of accounts of more than 500 Chinese enterprises including Huawei Technologies, Oppo, Alibab.com India Cloud (India) LLP along with ZTE. No comments were made by the representative of the companies.&nbsp;

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According to the source, the ministry has issued letters to companies seeking information on stakeholders, ultimate beneficiaries, directors and currently is in the process of obtaining it and the report of the same is expected to be anticipated in July. The person further added that once the report is released it’ll then be determined whether or not a major fraud by the serious fraud office is required.&nbsp;

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India is currently investigating the local units of ZTE Corporation and Vivo Mobile Communications Company for possible financial irregularities, further extending this investigation to China-based enterprises after penalising Xiaomi Corporations, as per the documents reviewed by Bloomberg.

India is currently investigating the local units of ZTE Corporation and Vivo Mobile Communications Company for possible financial irregularities, further extending this investigation to China-based enterprises after penalising Xiaomi Corporations, as per the documents reviewed by Bloomberg. India has increased its inspection of Chinese companies since 2020, when the two countries engaged in conflict. More than 200 Chinese mobile applications have been banned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government including Tik Tok, Alibaba, Xiaomi’s phone apps and many more. Also read | To fuel confrontation again? Canada to axe 5G gear of Huawei Technologies, ZTE Corp, say reports The Indian Ministry of Corporate Affairs, as per the documents will examine auditor reports as it has received information from some unknown sources that are possibly violating including frauds. According to these documents, an investigation was requested in April for Vivo to determine if there were any “major irregularities in financial reporting and ownership” while the officials were asked to examine ZTE’s records and provide conclusions as soon as possible. Watch | Canada to ban Huawei, ZTE 5G equipment as it joins five eyes intelligence-sharing network As per a source familiar with the matter, the ministry has begun scrutinising the books of accounts of more than 500 Chinese enterprises including Huawei Technologies, Oppo, Alibab.com India Cloud (India) LLP along with ZTE. No comments were made by the representative of the companies. Also read | Huawei reports record net profit in 2021 despite US sanctions According to the source, the ministry has issued letters to companies seeking information on stakeholders, ultimate beneficiaries, directors and currently is in the process of obtaining it and the report of the same is expected to be anticipated in July. The person further added that once the report is released it’ll then be determined whether or not a major fraud by the serious fraud office is required. 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. (with inputs from agencies)

India investigates ZTE, Vivo's local units for possible financial irregularities, says report

India's Northern belt has witnessed a tough summer with temperatures soaring as high as 45°C. On Monday, the weather took a 360 degree turn, skies with scorching sun turned into black clouds with lightning. India's capital New Delhi was lashed by hail storm

Strong wind & rain batters India's capital New Delhi

India and Pakistan's backchannel talks continue at the security establishment level, something that has been on since November/December 2020. Both sides have been meeting in a third country, sometimes in Europe and sometimes in West Asia. Last year also saw such engagement, something that has been seen as a line of communication between the two sides.&nbsp;

Earlier this year, it is learnt both sides had a conversation once in a third country. It is understood that there has been an increased eagerness from Pakistan's side to engage India in a constructive manner. However, the Indian side has been maintaining a tough stance on terror and Kashmir reportedly.&nbsp;

This comes even as Pakistan has announced the appointment of a trade minister at its high commission in Delhi, two times a Pakistan delegation has been to India this month -- first for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization SCO Regional Anti-Terror Structure or Rats meet, then visit for Indus water talks. The 2-day Indus water talks in Delhi continue even as Pakistan's Indus Water Commissioner Mehr Ali Shah sat for talks with India's water commissioner AK Pal. The pilgrim's movement between the two sides has also been opened and continues.&nbsp;

Important to remember that the November/December 2020 talks played a key role in the February 2021 India Pakistan joint statement that reaffirmed the continuity of the ceasefire pact of 2001.&nbsp;

In a breakthrough development last year, India and Pakistan have agreed to lower the temperature at the line of control with "strict observance" of the 2003 ceasefire pact with both the militaries issuing a rare joint statement. The Joint Statement issued simultaneously said, "both sides agreed for strict observance of all agreements, understandings and cease firing along the Line of Control and all other sectors with effect from midnight 24/25 Feb 2021".&nbsp;

India and Pakistani ties since the 2019 Pulwama terror attack have gone in downhill. The attack that killed over 40 Indian paramilitary men was perpetrated by Pakistan based Jaish-e-Mohammed. After India removed special status for the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir in August 2019, the situation had gone further downhill with people to people contact being suspended by Islamabad.&nbsp;

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India and Pakistan's backchannel talks continue at the security establishment level, something that has been on since November/December 2020. Both sides have been meeting in a third country, sometimes in Europe and sometimes in West Asia. Last year also saw such engagement, something that has been seen as a line of communication between the two sides. Earlier this year, it is learnt both sides had a conversation once in a third country. It is understood that there has been an increased eagerness from Pakistan's side to engage India in a constructive manner. However, the Indian side has been maintaining a tough stance on terror and Kashmir reportedly. This comes even as Pakistan has announced the appointment of a trade minister at its high commission in Delhi, two times a Pakistan delegation has been to India this month -- first for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization SCO Regional Anti-Terror Structure or Rats meet, then visit for Indus water talks. The 2-day Indus water talks in Delhi continue even as Pakistan's Indus Water Commissioner Mehr Ali Shah sat for talks with India's water commissioner AK Pal. The pilgrim's movement between the two sides has also been opened and continues. Important to remember that the November/December 2020 talks played a key role in the February 2021 India Pakistan joint statement that reaffirmed the continuity of the ceasefire pact of 2001. In a breakthrough development last year, India and Pakistan have agreed to lower the temperature at the line of control with "strict observance" of the 2003 ceasefire pact with both the militaries issuing a rare joint statement. The Joint Statement issued simultaneously said, "both sides agreed for strict observance of all agreements, understandings and cease firing along the Line of Control and all other sectors with effect from midnight 24/25 Feb 2021". India and Pakistani ties since the 2019 Pulwama terror attack have gone in downhill. The attack that killed over 40 Indian paramilitary men was perpetrated by Pakistan based Jaish-e-Mohammed. After India removed special status for the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir in August 2019, the situation had gone further downhill with people to people contact being suspended by Islamabad. 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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The 12-member Indian rifle squad opened their account at the ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun in Baku, Azerbaijan, with gold in the 10m air rifle women's team competition on Tuesday. The trio of Elavenil Valarivan, Ramita and Shreya Agrawal outplayed Denmark 17-5 in the gold-medal match. 
 
They had reached the gold-medal round after two rounds of qualification on Monday. Denmark, represented by Anna Nielsen, Emma Koch and Rikke Maeng Ibsen, had beaten the Indian team in the last-eight stage but the Indians stepped up when it mattered most. Poland won bronze in the event.

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The Indian men`s air rifle team fell short in their bronze-medal match against Croatia, going down 10-16. Here too, the tables were turned as Rudrankksh Patil, Paarth Makhija and Dhanush Srikanth had beaten the Croats in the last-eight stage. 
 
India are fifth on the medals table, with Serbia leading the tally with two gold and a total of four medals.

The 12-member Indian rifle squad opened their account at the ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun in Baku, Azerbaijan, with gold in the 10m air rifle women's team competition on Tuesday.

The 12-member Indian rifle squad opened their account at the ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun in Baku, Azerbaijan, with gold in the 10m air rifle women's team competition on Tuesday. The trio of Elavenil Valarivan, Ramita and Shreya Agrawal outplayed Denmark 17-5 in the gold-medal match. They had reached the gold-medal round after two rounds of qualification on Monday. Denmark, represented by Anna Nielsen, Emma Koch and Rikke Maeng Ibsen, had beaten the Indian team in the last-eight stage but the Indians stepped up when it mattered most. Poland won bronze in the event. ALSO READ | Olympian long jumper Murali Sreeshankar secures gold in Venizeleia-Chania 2022 athletics meet The Indian men`s air rifle team fell short in their bronze-medal match against Croatia, going down 10-16. Here too, the tables were turned as Rudrankksh Patil, Paarth Makhija and Dhanush Srikanth had beaten the Croats in the last-eight stage. India are fifth on the medals table, with Serbia leading the tally with two gold and a total of four medals.

India get off the mark at shooting World Cup with team gold in women's 10m air rifle

The US surpassed China to become India's top trading partner in 2021-22, reflecting strengthening economic ties between the two countries. While India's two-way commerce with China aggregated at $115.42 billion in 2021-22.

US replaces China as India's biggest trading partner in FY22 at $119.42 bn

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