Prime Minister Narendra Modi is holding talks with Brazilian President Jair Messias Bolsonaro in New Delhi. Several agreements will be signed after the talks. Mr Bolsonaro arrived in New Delhi yesterday on a four-day visit to India.

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro arrives on 4-day India visit, meets PM Modi

The latest cover story of The Economist is titled 'Intolerant India'. It criticises the Modi Government and it even has advice for the Supreme Court. This story has triggered another round of debate and trolling. WION's Palki dissects the reportage of The Economist on India.

Gravitas: The Economist calls Modi's India 'Intolerant'

The report claim the United States has placed tuff terms on India, if a trade pact has to be inked between two sides. The United States wants India to buy at least another $5-6 billion worth of American farm goods if New Delhi wants to win reinstatement of a key U.S. trade concession and seal a wider pact, four sources familiar with the talks told Reuters.#WION #Pakistan #PervezMusharraf

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The first T20I between India and New Zealand was a high scoring thriller with Shreyas Iyer powering the Men in Blue to victory against the Black Caps.&nbsp;

Team India beat the Kiwis easily by six wickets with an over to spare.

The toss was won by India and they chose to bowl first. New Zealand was off to a good start with the help of explosive opening pair putting 80 runs in just 47 balls. Martin Guptill was caught out by Rohit Sharma on the boundary line dismissed by Shivam Dube.&nbsp;

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Colin Munro's good form against the Indian bowlers continued&nbsp;as the 32-year-old scored 59 runs in 42 balls. Kane&nbsp;Williamson's 51 runs (26 balls) and Ross Taylor's 54 runs in 27 balls gave the Kiwis a much needed to push to take the hosts over the 200-run mark, New Zealand eventually scored 203 runs in their 20 overs.&nbsp;

Indian bowlers Jasprit Bumrah, Shardul Thakur, Yuzvendra Chahal, Shivam Dube and Ravindra Jadeja scalped one wicket each.&nbsp;

Indian batsmen chased down the target effortlessly. India started on the offensive right from the start. Despite Rohit Sharma's quick dismissal, KL Rahul (56 runs) and Virat Kohli's (45 runs) 99 runs partnership kept India in the chase.&nbsp;

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The&nbsp;match-winner for India was Shreyas Iyer with&nbsp;58 runs off 29 balls. He smashed 3 sixes and five fours in his innings to help India to victory.&nbsp;Iyer was declared the man of the match.&nbsp;

Mitchell Santner was the most expensive New Zealand bowler. Ish Sodhi took the most wickets (2) for the losing side.

Virat Kohli is just 36&nbsp;runs away from overtaking&nbsp;MS Dhoni's highest run-scoring record as skipper in T20Is.

The first T20I between India and New Zealand was a high scoring thriller with Shreyas Iyer powering the Men in Blue to victory against the Black Caps. Team India beat the Kiwis easily by six wickets with an over to spare.

The first T20I between India and New Zealand was a high scoring thriller with Shreyas Iyer powering the Men in Blue to victory against the Black Caps. Team India beat the Kiwis easily by six wickets with an over to spare. The toss was won by India and they chose to bowl first. New Zealand was off to a good start with the help of explosive opening pair putting 80 runs in just 47 balls. Martin Guptill was caught out by Rohit Sharma on the boundary line dismissed by Shivam Dube. Strong start for India in pursuit of 204. The visitors are 115/2 after 10, Santner and Sodhi with a wicket each. Live Scoring | https://t.co/T8XHFR8XfS #NZvIND #CricketNation 📷 = @PhotosportNZ pic.twitter.com/bjOhdFACAR — BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) January 24, 2020 × Colin Munro's good form against the Indian bowlers continued as the 32-year-old scored 59 runs in 42 balls. Kane Williamson's 51 runs (26 balls) and Ross Taylor's 54 runs in 27 balls gave the Kiwis a much needed to push to take the hosts over the 200-run mark, New Zealand eventually scored 203 runs in their 20 overs. Indian bowlers Jasprit Bumrah, Shardul Thakur, Yuzvendra Chahal, Shivam Dube and Ravindra Jadeja scalped one wicket each. Indian batsmen chased down the target effortlessly. India started on the offensive right from the start. Despite Rohit Sharma's quick dismissal, KL Rahul (56 runs) and Virat Kohli's (45 runs) 99 runs partnership kept India in the chase. A solid half-century by #TeamIndia opener @klrahul11 👏👏 Updates - https://t.co/5NdtfFJOd8 #NZvIND pic.twitter.com/WgT4oidtG7 — BCCI (@BCCI) January 24, 2020 × The match-winner for India was Shreyas Iyer with 58 runs off 29 balls. He smashed 3 sixes and five fours in his innings to help India to victory. Iyer was declared the man of the match. Mitchell Santner was the most expensive New Zealand bowler. Ish Sodhi took the most wickets (2) for the losing side. Virat Kohli is just 36 runs away from overtaking MS Dhoni's highest run-scoring record as skipper in T20Is.

T20I: India thrash New Zealand in thrilling run chase

India has also come under high alert of the deadly coronavirus. According to the reports, around 25 Indian students are currently trapped in China's Wuhan province. 20 out of 25 students hail from the Southern state of Kerala. It has also been reported that 14 students will be flying to Kolkata from Yichang.

Reports: India can come under coronavirus threat

Indian on Thursday asserted its position on third party involvement in&nbsp;Kashmir matter after the Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson said that "there is no role for any third party in this matter".

Addressing a weekly press briefing, Raveesh Kumar said, "Our position on the Kashmir issue and third-party mediation has been very clear and consistent, Let me reiterate that there is no role for any third party in this matter."&nbsp;

The MEA spokesperson further said that any <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/only-way-forward-is-via-peace-settlements-pak-pm-imran-khan-calls-for-talks-with-india-275984">bilateral issues between India and Pakistan</a>&nbsp;should be discussed between both countries under the provisions of Shimla agreement and the Lahore declaration.

"But the onus is on Pakistan to create such conducive conditions - free from terror, hostility and violence," the foreign ministry spokesman asserted.

Kumar further said, "India doesn't need Pakistan's advice on India's internal matters".

"Pakistan's attempt to create alarmist situation in Kashmir has failed; global community understands its double standards," Kumar added.

On Tuesday, Pakistan PM Imran Khan during a meeting with US President Donald Trump had once again&nbsp;raised the Kashmir matter after which the US offered to mediate between India and Pakistan to help resolve the matter.&nbsp;

"We are talking about Kashmir and its relation to, what's going on between India and Pakistan that we can help, we certainly would be helping, and we have been watching that and have been following it very very closely," Trump had said.

This is not the first time the Pakistan prime minister has raised the Kashmir issue&nbsp;at an international forum.

Earlier this month, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-efforts-to-raise-kashmir-at-un-security-council-crumbled-once-again-274575">Pakistan along with its all-weather ally, China, raised the Kashmir issue</a> for a third time at the United Nations security council. But, the UN maintained its stance that the issue should be solved bilaterally by India and Pakistan.

Relations between India and Pakistan have been tensed since last year after a &nbsp;Pakistan-based terrorist group attacked an Indian Army convoy in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district. Around 40 soldiers were killed in the incident.

The relations between the two countries spiralled after the Indian Parliament passed a resolution to revoke Article 370 and a bill bifurcating Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories.

Rattled by New Delhi's decisions, Islamabad "rejected" the move and said it will exercise "all possible options" to counter the steps.

Indian on Thursday asserted its position on third party involvement in Kashmir matter after the Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson said that "there is no role for any third party in this matter".

Indian on Thursday asserted its position on third party involvement in Kashmir matter after the Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson said that "there is no role for any third party in this matter". Addressing a weekly press briefing, Raveesh Kumar said, "Our position on the Kashmir issue and third-party mediation has been very clear and consistent, Let me reiterate that there is no role for any third party in this matter." The MEA spokesperson further said that any bilateral issues between India and Pakistan should be discussed between both countries under the provisions of Shimla agreement and the Lahore declaration. "But the onus is on Pakistan to create such conducive conditions - free from terror, hostility and violence," the foreign ministry spokesman asserted. Kumar further said, "India doesn't need Pakistan's advice on India's internal matters". "Pakistan's attempt to create alarmist situation in Kashmir has failed; global community understands its double standards," Kumar added. On Tuesday, Pakistan PM Imran Khan during a meeting with US President Donald Trump had once again raised the Kashmir matter after which the US offered to mediate between India and Pakistan to help resolve the matter. "We are talking about Kashmir and its relation to, what's going on between India and Pakistan that we can help, we certainly would be helping, and we have been watching that and have been following it very very closely," Trump had said. This is not the first time the Pakistan prime minister has raised the Kashmir issue at an international forum. Earlier this month, Pakistan along with its all-weather ally, China, raised the Kashmir issue for a third time at the United Nations security council. But, the UN maintained its stance that the issue should be solved bilaterally by India and Pakistan. Relations between India and Pakistan have been tensed since last year after a Pakistan-based terrorist group attacked an Indian Army convoy in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district. Around 40 soldiers were killed in the incident. The relations between the two countries spiralled after the Indian Parliament passed a resolution to revoke Article 370 and a bill bifurcating Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories. Rattled by New Delhi's decisions, Islamabad "rejected" the move and said it will exercise "all possible options" to counter the steps.

Our position is consistent; no role for any third party mediation in Kashmir: India

Indian Ministry of External Affairs' spokesperson Raveesh Kumar addressed media on January 23. Raveesh Kumar talked on Pakistan and terrorism. He said, 'Pakistan plays victim card on terrorism'.

MEA: Pakistan plays victim card on terrorism

Governments around the world are embracing technology for governance. But, Is government data safe on the internet? Are smartphones of leaders spy-proof?

WION Edit: India needs indigenous tools for Cybersecurity

ISRO has unveiled a humanoid that will travel to space as part of its unmanned space mission. Its called Vyommitra - It can recognise and speak to astronauts, and even operate the space module.

Gravitas: Isro’s Humanoid 'Vyommitra' Set To Go To Space

Pakistan wants peace with India by addressing all conflicts including border issues through talks, country's Prime Minister said on Wednesday <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-has-gone-through-very-tough-economic-period-pm-imran-khan-at-davos-275974">during his address at the World Economic Forum.</a>

"I've always believed that the only way forward is via peace settlements. We want to mend our fences with Iran. We had some border issues with them. And then with India," Khan said while delivering a keynote address at Davos.

"You cannot have two nuclear-armed nations at such sensitive relations. This is why I asked for international overseers to come to the Line of Control," Khan also said.

Talking about India's growing economy, Khan said, "Howdy Modi doesn't bother me. I understand the relationship between the US and India. India is a huge market."

Tensions between India and Pakistan have spiralled after the Indian Parliament on Tuesday passed a resolution to revoke Article 370 and a bill bifurcating Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories.

The address comes a day after Khan held a meeting with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the event.

Relations between India and Pakistan have been tensed since last year after a &nbsp;Pakistan based terrorist group attacked an Indian Army convoy in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district. Around 40 soldiers were killed in the incident.

The relations further spiralled after the Indian Parliament passed a resolution to revoke Article 370 and a bill bifurcating Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories.

Rattled by New Delhi's decisions, Islamabad "rejected" the move and said it will exercise "all possible options" to counter the steps.

Meanwhile, India has been calling on Pakistan to crack down on the terror groups based on its territory and take immediate, irreversible action against them.

In December last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had said, despite extending a "hand of friendship" India has got "betrayal" from Pakistan.

"I invited Pakistan's PM for oath-taking ceremony in 2014. We had extended a hand of friendship towards Pakistan. I visited Lahore, but we got betrayal," PM Modi had said.

Pakistan wants peace with India by addressing all conflicts including border issues through talks, country's Prime Minister said on Wednesday during his address at the World Economic Forum.

Pakistan wants peace with India by addressing all conflicts including border issues through talks, country's Prime Minister said on Wednesday during his address at the World Economic Forum. "I've always believed that the only way forward is via peace settlements. We want to mend our fences with Iran. We had some border issues with them. And then with India," Khan said while delivering a keynote address at Davos. "You cannot have two nuclear-armed nations at such sensitive relations. This is why I asked for international overseers to come to the Line of Control," Khan also said. Talking about India's growing economy, Khan said, "Howdy Modi doesn't bother me. I understand the relationship between the US and India. India is a huge market." Tensions between India and Pakistan have spiralled after the Indian Parliament on Tuesday passed a resolution to revoke Article 370 and a bill bifurcating Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories. The address comes a day after Khan held a meeting with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the event. Relations between India and Pakistan have been tensed since last year after a Pakistan based terrorist group attacked an Indian Army convoy in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district. Around 40 soldiers were killed in the incident. The relations further spiralled after the Indian Parliament passed a resolution to revoke Article 370 and a bill bifurcating Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories. Rattled by New Delhi's decisions, Islamabad "rejected" the move and said it will exercise "all possible options" to counter the steps. Meanwhile, India has been calling on Pakistan to crack down on the terror groups based on its territory and take immediate, irreversible action against them. In December last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had said, despite extending a "hand of friendship" India has got "betrayal" from Pakistan. "I invited Pakistan's PM for oath-taking ceremony in 2014. We had extended a hand of friendship towards Pakistan. I visited Lahore, but we got betrayal," PM Modi had said.

'Only way forward is via peace settlements': Pak PM Imran Khan calls for talks with India

The space programme is to send human beings to space and will be called Gaganyaan. However, before India actually sends humans to venture out into space, the Indian Space Research Agency is sending out a humanoid robot by the end of this year.

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India on Wednesday expressed interest in raising the import of crude oil from<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/with-focus-on-trade-brazillian-president-jair-bolsonaro-to-arrive-in-india-on-friday-275818"> Brazil</a> as the world's third-largest oil consumer is looking at diversifying its import basket beyond the highly volatile Middle East region.

Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan met visiting Brazilian Minister for Mines and Energy Bento Albuqueroque to review cooperation between the two countries.

"India is diversifying its crude oil supply and our oil companies have expressed interest in sourcing more crude from Brazil if offered favourable commercial terms," Pradhan tweeted after the meeting.

India imports 84 per cent of its oil needs and two-thirds of its import come from the Middle East with Iraq and Saudi Arabia being the top suppliers.

Pradhan said he also sought intervention for the early monetization of India's existing investments in the Brazilian energy sector.

ONGC Videsh Ltd, the overseas arm of state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC), has two exploration blocks in Brazil - BC-10 and BM Seal-4 and is looking at monetizing discoveries made there.

Pradhan said during the meeting the agreements/MoUs to be signed in bioenergy and oil &amp; gas sector during the Summit level meeting with the visiting Brazilian President were also reviewed.

Separately, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its approval for the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Brazil on cooperation in the field of oil and natural gas.

"The MoU will enhance cooperation between the two sides in the oil and natural gas sector. Under the MoU, both sides will work towards establishing cooperation in the exploration and production (E&amp;P) initiatives in Brazil and India, research &amp; development in this sector, explore collaboration in Liquefied Natural Gas projects in Brazil, India and third countries, and also encourage collaboration in oil energy and environmental issues, including energy policies such as energy efficiency, energy research development and expansion of the regional energy infrastructure networks," an official statement said.

The MoU will be signed during the visit of the Brazilian President.

"We further discussed to collaborate our efforts in the field of Biofuels. We are targeting to achieve 20% ethanol blending in petrol &amp; 5% bio-diesel blending capacity by 2030. In this regard expressed India's interest to work with Brazil in the field of Bioenergy," Pradhan tweeted after meeting his Brazilian counterpart.

Also discussed was developing cooperation in technologies, particularly in the areas of mining and pelletization, he added.

India on Wednesday expressed interest in raising the import of crude oil from Brazil as the world's third-largest oil consumer is looking at diversifying its import basket beyond the highly volatile Middle East region.

India on Wednesday expressed interest in raising the import of crude oil from Brazil as the world's third-largest oil consumer is looking at diversifying its import basket beyond the highly volatile Middle East region. Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan met visiting Brazilian Minister for Mines and Energy Bento Albuqueroque to review cooperation between the two countries. "India is diversifying its crude oil supply and our oil companies have expressed interest in sourcing more crude from Brazil if offered favourable commercial terms," Pradhan tweeted after the meeting. India imports 84 per cent of its oil needs and two-thirds of its import come from the Middle East with Iraq and Saudi Arabia being the top suppliers. Pradhan said he also sought intervention for the early monetization of India's existing investments in the Brazilian energy sector. ONGC Videsh Ltd, the overseas arm of state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC), has two exploration blocks in Brazil - BC-10 and BM Seal-4 and is looking at monetizing discoveries made there. Pradhan said during the meeting the agreements/MoUs to be signed in bioenergy and oil & gas sector during the Summit level meeting with the visiting Brazilian President were also reviewed. Separately, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its approval for the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Brazil on cooperation in the field of oil and natural gas. "The MoU will enhance cooperation between the two sides in the oil and natural gas sector. Under the MoU, both sides will work towards establishing cooperation in the exploration and production (E&P) initiatives in Brazil and India, research & development in this sector, explore collaboration in Liquefied Natural Gas projects in Brazil, India and third countries, and also encourage collaboration in oil energy and environmental issues, including energy policies such as energy efficiency, energy research development and expansion of the regional energy infrastructure networks," an official statement said. The MoU will be signed during the visit of the Brazilian President. "We further discussed to collaborate our efforts in the field of Biofuels. We are targeting to achieve 20% ethanol blending in petrol & 5% bio-diesel blending capacity by 2030. In this regard expressed India's interest to work with Brazil in the field of Bioenergy," Pradhan tweeted after meeting his Brazilian counterpart. Also discussed was developing cooperation in technologies, particularly in the areas of mining and pelletization, he added.

India keen on importing more oil from Brazil: Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday lowered growth estimate for India to 4.8% for FY20, citing stress in the non-bank financial sector and weak rural income growth as the major factors for the downward revision.

IMF lowers India growth estimate to 4.8% for FY20

Speaking to the media in presence of Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, Trump said, "We are talking about Kashmir in relation to what is going on with Pakistan and India. If we can help, we certainly will be helping."

Imran Khan, Trump discuss Kashmir at Davos

After repeated delays, India successfully test-fired the 3,500 km range K-4 nuclear-capable missile meant for the indigenous Arihant-class submarines. The missile was tested on January 19 from a fixed underwater pontoon on the east coast of Andhra Pradesh.

India test fires K-4 missile for Arihant submarine

China is battling the spread of a deadly mysterious virus which is compared to the SARS virus. More than 200 people have been infected so far and an Indian national living in China is among them. Many countries in the region are now on alert. Take a look...

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Today, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has inducted its first Sukhoi-30MKI fighter aircraft squadron at the Thanjavur airbase in Tamil Nadu. This will help India to counter China's dominance in the I.O.R. Besides, this will have ramifications for Sri Lanka too.

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India on Sunday successfully test-fired a 3,500-kilometre range nuclear-capable missile that can be launched from a submarine. The missile is being developed by India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and is to be fitted into the indigenously built Arihant-class nuclear-powered submarines of the Indian Navy.

India successfully test-fires 3,500 km range K-4 nuclear capable missile

The government has issued a travel advisory asking citizens to follow certain precautionary measures while visiting China in the wake of the outbreak of an infection there because of a new strain of virus which is causing respiratory problems.

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India's Union Budget is just around the corner and a shocking report has revealed that it will not take more than 70 billionaires to fund the finances of the country in a year. Watch report:

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Shabana Azmi's car collided with a truck near Khalapur in Maharashtra on Saturday. Her husband and veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar was traveling in a separate vehicle and is reportedly safe. Both Shabana and the driver of the car were taken to MGM Hospital in Navi Mumbai and are undergoing treatment.

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In Jammu & Kashmir, 2G internet service has been restored & prepaid voice call connections, SMS services has also been restarted.

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The Indian government has issued the travel advisory for all citizens as China's mysterious 'Coronavirus' spreads across Japan & Thailand. 2 people have been killed & 41 got infected already in China's city Wuhan. Now, W.H.O issues alert on SARS coronavirus.

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