<p>Amid a disrupted food chain supply in parts of the world which has been triggered due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, India is all set to set up its wheat export.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the latest development, Egypt has confirmed that it is planning to add wheat from India to 16 other national import origins accepted by its state grains buyer, this month.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Egypt, which is considered the world's biggest wheat importer, is seeking to reconsider its purchases which have been largely disrupted after Russia attacked Ukraine, damaging several crucial ports.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reuters reported citing an official statement by the Supply Ministry that a delegation from Egypt's Agriculture Ministry is in India "looking at phytosanitary measures and examining Indian grains in preparation for the accreditation of India as a wheat import origin."&nbsp;</p>

<p>In Egypt, the General Authority for Supply Commodities (GASC) set the tenders for the purchase of the grain as purchases go toward heavily subsidised bread for the people.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Important to note here that India's export of agricultural products has touched $40.87 billion in the first 10 months of the current fiscal and it is 25.14 per cent more than the last financial year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Exports of some other major agricultural products like wheat, sugar and cotton have registered a substantial increase during the current year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the last week of March, India's Union Minister of State for Commerce Anupriya Singh Patel said in Lok Sabha: "During the period between April 2021 to January 2022 of the current financial year, exports of agricultural products have amounted to $40.87 billion compared to USD 32.66 billion over the corresponding period of previous year, registering an increase of 25.14."&nbsp;</p>

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Amid a disrupted food chain supply in parts of the world which has been triggered due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, India is all set to set up its wheat export.

Amid a disrupted food chain supply in parts of the world which has been triggered due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, India is all set to set up its wheat export. In the latest development, Egypt has confirmed that it is planning to add wheat from India to 16 other national import origins accepted by its state grains buyer, this month. Egypt, which is considered the world's biggest wheat importer, is seeking to reconsider its purchases which have been largely disrupted after Russia attacked Ukraine, damaging several crucial ports. Reuters reported citing an official statement by the Supply Ministry that a delegation from Egypt's Agriculture Ministry is in India "looking at phytosanitary measures and examining Indian grains in preparation for the accreditation of India as a wheat import origin." In Egypt, the General Authority for Supply Commodities (GASC) set the tenders for the purchase of the grain as purchases go toward heavily subsidised bread for the people. Important to note here that India's export of agricultural products has touched $40.87 billion in the first 10 months of the current fiscal and it is 25.14 per cent more than the last financial year. Exports of some other major agricultural products like wheat, sugar and cotton have registered a substantial increase during the current year. In the last week of March, India's Union Minister of State for Commerce Anupriya Singh Patel said in Lok Sabha: "During the period between April 2021 to January 2022 of the current financial year, exports of agricultural products have amounted to $40.87 billion compared to USD 32.66 billion over the corresponding period of previous year, registering an increase of 25.14." WATCH | 'Moscow will continue its invasion of Ukraine until 'noble aims' are fulfilled,' says Putin ×

Egypt planning to add India as a wheat import origin this month: Report

Germany will host the G7 summit in June and this will be the fourth time that India will be consecutively invited to the G7 summit since 2019. Earlier, it was rumored that Germany was weighing in on whether or not to invite India. Watch this report by WION's principal diplomatic correspondent, Siddhant Sibbal.

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Cricket Legend Sachin Tendulkar, Manchester United Legend Andy Cole, Chennaiyin FC Co-owners Abhishek Bachchan and VIta Dani, Manchester United Head of Corporate Finance Hemen Tseayo and Apollo Tyres Vice Chairman Neeraj Kanwar discuss India's path to becoming a sporting superpower with WION Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo.

Apollo Tyres sports conclave: Making India a sporting superpower

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a virtual meeting with US President Joe Biden to further deepen ties between the both nations ahead of India-US 2+2 ministerial meet.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to hold a virtual meeting with US President Joe Biden to further deepen ties between the both nations ahead of India-US 2+2 ministerial meet.

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Indian PM Narendra Modi holds virtual talks with US President Joe Biden

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to hold a virtual meeting with US President Joe Biden on Monday (April 11, 2022) to further deepen ties between the both nations.

Modi to hold virtual meeting with Biden ahead of 2+2 dialogue

Bolstering security and democracy in Asia pacific region was also part of the dialogue between the Indian foreign and defense ministers and their US counterparts. Indian and US officials discussed ways to ensure a free open and inclusive Indo-Pacific.

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Top officials from the world's two largest democracies held ministerial-level talks in Washington after their leaders from India and the United States discussed their differences over the Ukraine war.

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Top officials from the world's two largest democracies held ministerial-level talks in Washington after their leaders from India and the United States discussed their differences over the Ukraine war. WION's principal correspondent Siddhant Sibal brings in more on this.

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India's neighbourhood is in crisis. In Pakistan, the ISIS is trying to revive itself. China is accelerating its nuclear build-up. Sri Lanka and Nepal are facing economic challenges. How should India respond? Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you.

Gravitas: The growing challenges in India's neighbourhood

Ahead of the virtual summit, the White House had hinted that US President Joe Biden will push India to take a stand against Russia over the invasion of Ukraine. India's PM Narendra Modi set the record straight on India's position. Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you a report.

Gravitas: Ukraine invasion: What Modi told Biden

Signs of climate change are evident. A heat wave like never before has gripped the northern and central belt in India, temperatures are soaring as high as 45 degrees Celsius. India recorded its warmest March in 122 years and April is going to be no better.

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Over a month into the war in Ukraine, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to US President Joe Biden, the focus of the discussion remained largely on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. The hour-long call between the two leaders was described as warm and candid.

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<p>Delhi recorded COVID-19 positive rate of 2.70 per cent on Monday from less than 1 per cent which was&nbsp;the highest in two months&nbsp;raising concerns about the revival of virus cases in the city.</p>

<p>As per the data given by the municipal health authority, 137 new COVID-19 cases were&nbsp;reported in Delhi on Monday.&nbsp;As per reports, 447 COVID-19 patients are in home isolation in Delhi.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-begins-to-inoculate-all-adults-with-covid-vaccines-precaution-dose-at-private-centres-470014">India begins to inoculate all adults with Covid vaccine precaution dose at private centres</a> &nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>According to reports, the total&nbsp;COVID-19 caseload in the country’s capital is 18,66,380 with a mortality&nbsp;toll of 26,157.</p>

<p>With the positive rate increasing from 0.5 per cent on April 4 to 2.70 per cent on April 11, Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi’s Chief Minister said:&nbsp;"We are keeping a close watch on the situation. There's no major reason to panic right now. We will take all necessary steps according to the situation.”</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Gravitas: The growing challenges in India's neighbourhood</strong></p>

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<p>Delhi’s Health Minister, Satyendra Jain said, “The daily cases in Delhi are being reported in the range of 100-200. We are keeping an eye on hospital admissions and they are going down. The focus shouldn't be on positivity rate much as of now."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, a&nbsp;total of 18 students from three private schools in Noida and Ghaziabad near Delhi tested positive for COVID-19 causing the school authorities to close the schools for three days, IANS reported.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/rise-in-covid-cases-union-government-asks-these-indian-five-states-to-main-strict-watch-469622">Rise in Covid cases: Union government asks these five Indian states to maintain strict watch</a></strong></p>

<p>According to the data updated by the Union Health Ministry, India registered 796 new coronavirus cases bringing the total number of COVID-19 cases to 4,30,36928 with 10,889 active cases.</p>

<p>On January 14, the city had the highest number&nbsp;of positive cases during the third wave of pandemics&nbsp;which was largely driven by the highly transmissible Omicron variant.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em><br />
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Delhi recorded COVID-19 positive rate of 2.70 per cent on Monday from less than 1 per cent which was the highest in two months raising concerns about the revival of virus cases in the city.

Delhi recorded COVID-19 positive rate of 2.70 per cent on Monday from less than 1 per cent which was the highest in two months raising concerns about the revival of virus cases in the city. As per the data given by the municipal health authority, 137 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Delhi on Monday. As per reports, 447 COVID-19 patients are in home isolation in Delhi. Also read | India begins to inoculate all adults with Covid vaccine precaution dose at private centres According to reports, the total COVID-19 caseload in the country’s capital is 18,66,380 with a mortality toll of 26,157. With the positive rate increasing from 0.5 per cent on April 4 to 2.70 per cent on April 11, Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi’s Chief Minister said: "We are keeping a close watch on the situation. There's no major reason to panic right now. We will take all necessary steps according to the situation.” Watch | Gravitas: The growing challenges in India's neighbourhood Delhi’s Health Minister, Satyendra Jain said, “The daily cases in Delhi are being reported in the range of 100-200. We are keeping an eye on hospital admissions and they are going down. The focus shouldn't be on positivity rate much as of now." Meanwhile, a total of 18 students from three private schools in Noida and Ghaziabad near Delhi tested positive for COVID-19 causing the school authorities to close the schools for three days, IANS reported. Also read | Rise in Covid cases: Union government asks these five Indian states to maintain strict watch According to the data updated by the Union Health Ministry, India registered 796 new coronavirus cases bringing the total number of COVID-19 cases to 4,30,36928 with 10,889 active cases. On January 14, the city had the highest number of positive cases during the third wave of pandemics which was largely driven by the highly transmissible Omicron variant. (With inputs from agencies)

Delhi records new COVID-19 cases; no major reason to panic, says CM Kejriwal

In a joint press briefing with top Indian officials, the US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken mentioned the rise in rights abuses in India. Blinken said that the US is monitoring recent concerning developments

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Bolstering security and democracy in Asia-Pacific was also part of the India-US 2+2 ministerial meeting between the Indian foreign and defense ministers and their US counterparts. Indian and US officials to ensure a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific

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<p>So, it begins. India has started to administer precaution dose of Covid vaccines to all adults on Sunday. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The jab was given to people aged above 18 years, who have also completed nine months after taking the second dose, at private vaccination centres. &nbsp;</p>

<p>All states and UTs have been informed by the Centre that people will get inoculated with the precaution dose of the same vaccine that they have taken in the past. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Not just this, it has also said that the private vaccination centres can levy a maximum service charge of Rs 150 per dose over and above the cost of the vaccine. &nbsp;</p>

<p>No fresh registrations would be needed for administration of the precaution dose as all the due beneficiaries are already registered on CoWIN, informed Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The official had also held an orientation meeting of all health secretaries of states and UTs on Saturday. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>All vaccinations should be recorded mandatorily on CoWIN platform. Both the options of 'Online appointment' and 'Walk-in' registration and vaccination can be provided at the private Covid vaccination centres (CVCs). They will also have to maintain vaccination sites as per the guidelines. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"They can charge up to a maximum of Rs 150 per dose as service charge for vaccination over and above the cost of vaccine. Administration of precaution dose will be homologous i.e. same vaccine type will be used for precaution dose which was used for vaccination of first and second dose," Bhushan said. &nbsp;</p>

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So, it begins. India has started to administer precaution dose of Covid vaccines to all adults on Sunday. The jab was given to people aged above 18 years, who have also completed nine months after taking the second dose, at private vaccination centres.

So, it begins. India has started to administer precaution dose of Covid vaccines to all adults on Sunday. The jab was given to people aged above 18 years, who have also completed nine months after taking the second dose, at private vaccination centres. All states and UTs have been informed by the Centre that people will get inoculated with the precaution dose of the same vaccine that they have taken in the past. Also Read: Bunty & Bubbly-style heist? Gang poses as government officials, ‘steals’ 60-feet-long iron bridge in India Not just this, it has also said that the private vaccination centres can levy a maximum service charge of Rs 150 per dose over and above the cost of the vaccine. No fresh registrations would be needed for administration of the precaution dose as all the due beneficiaries are already registered on CoWIN, informed Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan. The official had also held an orientation meeting of all health secretaries of states and UTs on Saturday. Watch | India: Forces beef up security in the Kashmir valley after terrorists killed in encounter × All vaccinations should be recorded mandatorily on CoWIN platform. Both the options of 'Online appointment' and 'Walk-in' registration and vaccination can be provided at the private Covid vaccination centres (CVCs). They will also have to maintain vaccination sites as per the guidelines. "They can charge up to a maximum of Rs 150 per dose as service charge for vaccination over and above the cost of vaccine. Administration of precaution dose will be homologous i.e. same vaccine type will be used for precaution dose which was used for vaccination of first and second dose," Bhushan said. (With inputs from agencies)

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Russia-Ukraine war has driven an exodus of IT specialists to former parts of Soviet Union including Uzbekistan. Reports say that India's IT sector may also see creation of around 50,000 jobs

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