<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the occasion of Vijayadashami, urged people to end distortions like casteism and regionalism in society and said that the festival should also mark the conquest of patriotism over every evil in the country</p>

<p>While addressing a massive crowd at a Dussehra event in New Delhi, Modi highlighted that after a wait of centuries, it is everyone's fortune that they will witness a grand Ram temple being built in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya, which he said would take a few more months to complete.</p>

<p>"Today we are fortunate that we are able to see the grandest temple of Lord Rama being built. On the next Ram&nbsp;Navami in Ayodhya, every note echoing in Ramlala's temple will bring joy to the entire world. Only a few months are left for Lord Ram to reside in the Ram Temple," he said.</p>

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<p>The Indian prime minister further asked people to take 10 pledges, including helping at least one poor family to raise its socio-economic status.</p>

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<h2><strong>India worships weapons not to dominate any land, but to protect its own: PM Modi</strong></h2>

<p>PM Modi said that weapons in India are worshipped not to dominate any land but to protect its own.</p>

<p>"On Vijayadashami, there is a tradition of 'Shastra Puja' as well. On Indian soil, weapons are worshipped not to dominate any land but to protect its own land. Our Shakti Puja is not just for us but for the welfare of the entire world..." he said.</p>

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<p>Modi then referring to the success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission, said that the country is celebrating the festival after almost two months of the Moon mission.</p>

<p>" I wish all the countrymen a very happy Navratri and Vijayadashami. The festival symbolises the victory of good over evil. This time we are celebrating Vijayadashami when it has been 2 months since our victory over the Moon. We know the knowledge of Gita and also have the capability to build INS Vikrant and Tejas," the PM said.<br />
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the occasion of Vijayadashami, urged people to end distortions like casteism and regionalism in society and said that the festival should also mark the conquest of patriotism over every evil in the country While addressing a massive crowd at a Dussehra event in New Delhi, Modi highlighted that after a wait of centuries, it is everyone's fortune that they will witness a grand Ram temple being built in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya, which he said would take a few more months to complete.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the occasion of Vijayadashami, urged people to end distortions like casteism and regionalism in society and said that the festival should also mark the conquest of patriotism over every evil in the country While addressing a massive crowd at a Dussehra event in New Delhi, Modi highlighted that after a wait of centuries, it is everyone's fortune that they will witness a grand Ram temple being built in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya, which he said would take a few more months to complete. "Today we are fortunate that we are able to see the grandest temple of Lord Rama being built. On the next Ram Navami in Ayodhya, every note echoing in Ramlala's temple will bring joy to the entire world. Only a few months are left for Lord Ram to reside in the Ram Temple," he said. #WATCH | Delhi: 'Ravan Dahan' being performed at Dwarka Sector 10 Ram Leela, in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the occasion of #Dussehra pic.twitter.com/IYFt5Yjqhk — ANI (@ANI) October 24, 2023 × The Indian prime minister further asked people to take 10 pledges, including helping at least one poor family to raise its socio-economic status. Also read: Israel-Hamas war: Indian PM Modi, Jordan King Abdullah II discuss developments in West Asia India worships weapons not to dominate any land, but to protect its own: PM Modi PM Modi said that weapons in India are worshipped not to dominate any land but to protect its own. "On Vijayadashami, there is a tradition of 'Shastra Puja' as well. On Indian soil, weapons are worshipped not to dominate any land but to protect its own land. Our Shakti Puja is not just for us but for the welfare of the entire world..." he said. Greetings on Vijaya Dashami! Speaking at a programme in Delhi. https://t.co/d7PSTPswL0 — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 24, 2023 × Modi then referring to the success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission, said that the country is celebrating the festival after almost two months of the Moon mission. " I wish all the countrymen a very happy Navratri and Vijayadashami. The festival symbolises the victory of good over evil. This time we are celebrating Vijayadashami when it has been 2 months since our victory over the Moon. We know the knowledge of Gita and also have the capability to build INS Vikrant and Tejas," the PM said. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged humanitarian aid to Palestinians in talks with Palestinian Authority President&nbsp;Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday (Oct 19).&nbsp;He reiterated India's stance on the Israel-Palestine issue.&nbsp;It is worth noting that India has "strongly condemned the horrific terrorist attack on Israel" and is "in favour of direct negotiations for establishing a two-state solution."&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a post on X social media platform, Modi wrote, "Spoke to the President of the Palestinian Authority H.E. Mahmoud Abbas. Conveyed my condolences for the loss of civilian lives at the Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza. We will continue to send humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian people. Shared our deep concern at the terrorism, violence and deteriorating security situation in the region. Reiterated India's long-standing principled position on the Israel-Palestine issue."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Days after Hamas' attack on Israel, Modi had spoken with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and showed his support for the West Asian nation which witnessed the killing of thousands of its civilians. India and Israel are long-standing allies and the leaders of both nations share great camaraderie.</p>

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<p>“I thank Prime Minister @netanyahu for his phone call and providing an update on the ongoing situation. People of India stand firmly with Israel in this difficult hour. India strongly and unequivocally condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations”, the prime minister had posted at the time.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>India has already flagged concerns over growing civilian casualties and urged for international humanitarian laws to be adhered to. In order to assist the Indians stranded in Israel, MEA set up a 24-hour control room and launched 'Operation Ajay' to bring them back to India.</p>

<p>The outrage in the Israel-Hamas war has mounted significantly after an inhumane attack on a Gaza hospital which left hundreds reportedly dead and injured.&nbsp;The Israel Defense Forces (IDF)&nbsp;has released a recording of an alleged intercepted conversation between two Hamas militants who lamented that the deadly strike on the hospital occurred by a projectile fired by Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ). However, PIJ has denied any involvement and instead accused Israel of the attack on the hospital.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>A ‘poster war’ has broken out between the two largest political parties of India—the opposition Congress and the ruling Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP).&nbsp;</p>

<p>This started with a poster released by Congress Wednesday (Oct 4) on X, which showed Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the caption ‘The Biggest Liar’.</p>

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<p>Congress released another poster carrying images of PM Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who is considered the number 2 in the Modi administration. The caption on the poster read, “PM Narendra Modi as&nbsp;<em>Jumla Boy (</em>Boy who makes false promises), BJP Presents.”</p>

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<p>The BJP retaliated strongly on Thursday (Oct 5) by releasing its own poster branding opposition leader Rahul Gandhi as ‘Ravan,’ the chief antagonist in the Hindu epic Ramayana.</p>

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<p>The caption on the poster read, “Ravan, a Congress party production, directed by George Soros.’</p>

<h2><strong>Controversy over poster war</strong></h2>

<p>As soon as the BJP released the poster, opposition parties severely criticised the move, calling it “unacceptable.”</p>

<p>Taking strong offence to the poster, Congress's Jairam Ramesh accused the BJP of inciting violence against Rahul Gandhi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"What is the real intent of an atrocious graphic portraying Rahul Gandhi as Ravan by the BJP's official handle? It is clearly intended to incite and provoke violence against a Congress MP and a former President of the party, whose father and grandmother were assassinated by forces that want to divide India," he said in a post on X.</p>

<p>"It is one thing for the PM to give evidence daily of being a pathological liar and of suffering from a narcissistic personality disorder. But for him to get his party to produce something this obnoxious is not just completely unacceptable, but is downright dangerous," Ramesh added.</p>

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<p>Rahul Gandhi’s sister and Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also came down heavily on BJP.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Most respected @narendramodi ji and shri @JPNadda ji, what level do you want to take politics and debate to? Do you agree with the violent and provocative tweets being posted from the official Twitter handle of your party?" she wrote on X.</p>

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<p>Going a step further, Congress general secretary, organisation, KC Venugopal said the BJP wanted to “murder” Rahul Gandhi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Their nefarious intentions are clear, they want to murder him. He, who lost his grandmother and father to assassinations. They withdrew his SPG protection to score petty political points. After evicting him from his secure residence, they haven't allocated another house that he has requested for," he said.</p>

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A ‘poster war’ has broken out between the two largest political parties of India—the opposition Congress and the ruling Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP). This started with a poster released by Congress Wednesday (Oct 4) on X, which showed Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the caption ‘The Biggest Liar’.

A ‘poster war’ has broken out between the two largest political parties of India—the opposition Congress and the ruling Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP). This started with a poster released by Congress Wednesday (Oct 4) on X, which showed Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the caption ‘The Biggest Liar’. The Biggest Liar pic.twitter.com/rs56VSWRK1 — Congress (@INCIndia) October 4, 2023 × Congress released another poster carrying images of PM Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who is considered the number 2 in the Modi administration. The caption on the poster read, “PM Narendra Modi as Jumla Boy (Boy who makes false promises), BJP Presents.” Going to hit the election rally soon. pic.twitter.com/GCWWr2bwxi — Congress (@INCIndia) October 4, 2023 × The BJP retaliated strongly on Thursday (Oct 5) by releasing its own poster branding opposition leader Rahul Gandhi as ‘Ravan,’ the chief antagonist in the Hindu epic Ramayana. The new age Ravan is here. He is Evil. Anti Dharma. Anti Ram. His aim is to destroy Bharat. pic.twitter.com/AwDKxJpDHB — BJP (@BJP4India) October 5, 2023 × The caption on the poster read, “Ravan, a Congress party production, directed by George Soros.’ Controversy over poster war As soon as the BJP released the poster, opposition parties severely criticised the move, calling it “unacceptable.” Taking strong offence to the poster, Congress's Jairam Ramesh accused the BJP of inciting violence against Rahul Gandhi. "What is the real intent of an atrocious graphic portraying Rahul Gandhi as Ravan by the BJP's official handle? It is clearly intended to incite and provoke violence against a Congress MP and a former President of the party, whose father and grandmother were assassinated by forces that want to divide India," he said in a post on X. "It is one thing for the PM to give evidence daily of being a pathological liar and of suffering from a narcissistic personality disorder. But for him to get his party to produce something this obnoxious is not just completely unacceptable, but is downright dangerous," Ramesh added. Also read: China has snatched India`s land, Rahul Gandhi reiterates claim after Beijing releases incorrect map Rahul Gandhi’s sister and Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also came down heavily on BJP. “Most respected @narendramodi ji and shri @JPNadda ji, what level do you want to take politics and debate to? Do you agree with the violent and provocative tweets being posted from the official Twitter handle of your party?" she wrote on X. Watch: Election season heats up in India × Going a step further, Congress general secretary, organisation, KC Venugopal said the BJP wanted to “murder” Rahul Gandhi. "Their nefarious intentions are clear, they want to murder him. He, who lost his grandmother and father to assassinations. They withdrew his SPG protection to score petty political points. After evicting him from his secure residence, they haven't allocated another house that he has requested for," he said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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Renowned British economist Jim O'Neill, known for coining the BRIC acronym, has commended India's hosting of the G20 summit, calling it a substantial diplomatic victory for India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. O'Neill, who serves as a Senior Advisor at Chatham House and previously held key positions, including Commercial Secretary to the UK Treasury and Chief Economist at Goldman Sachs, shared his insights on this remarkable diplomatic achievement. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, he stated, "In the background to the G20, and because of Russia, but also because of the growing and worrying disputes between the US and China, many people, myself included, were worried that the G20 would struggle to function." He pointed that, "not only was there a very long communique, but also, of course, it was a very, very interesting decision to add the African Union to make it effectively a G21.

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<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Sunday (September 24), during his episode of the monthly radio broadcast 'Mann Ki Baat', lauded Germany's Cassandra Mae Spittmann for pursuing her passion for Indian music.</p>

<p>In his address to the nation, PM Modi said, "Indian culture and Indian music are now global. More and more people worldwide are getting attracted to them."</p>

<p>PM Modi then played an Indian song crooned by Cassandra Mae.</p>

<p>"Such a melodious voice...and every word reflects emotions. We can also feel her attachment to God. You would be surprised to know that this voice is of a daughter from Germany. Her name is CassMae. 21-year-old Cassmae on Instagram is quite famous these days. German national Cassmae has never visited India. But, she is extremely fond of Indian music," PM Modi said after the song presentation.</p>

<p>Calling the German singer's passion "inspiring," he&nbsp;added, "Such interest of someone who has never visited India, is inspiring. Cassmae is visually impaired since birth. But this challenge could not stop her from achieving this extraordinary...her passion for music and creativity was such that she started singing in childhood itself."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">You will be spellbound hearing CassMae sing in Indian languages. She belongs to Germany and is visually impaired but that has not deterred her from pursuing her passion for music. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MannKiBaat?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MannKiBaat</a> <a href="https://t.co/XFN90yBxZZ">pic.twitter.com/XFN90yBxZZ</a></p>
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<p>PM Modi then said that not only does Cassandra sing in Hindi, but also in various other Indian languages.</p>

<p>"She was introduced to Indian music just 5-6 years back. Indian music fascinated her so much that she got completely engrossed in it. She has also learnt to play the Tabla. The most inspiring thing is that she has mastered singing in many Indian languages...Sanskrit, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada or Assamese, Bengali, Marathi, Urdu...she has sung in all of them," he said.</p>

<p>PM Modi, while sharing a song sung by Cassandra Mae in Kannada, said that he truly appreciates her love and passion for Indian culture and music.</p>

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<p>"I wholeheartedly appreciate the passion of Germany's Cassandra Mae Spittmann for Indian culture and music. Her effort must be quite overwhelming for every Indian," he said.</p>

<p>Trade Minister Piyush Goyal also took to his official X handle and appreciated Cassandra Mae saying, "Such a delight to witness Cassandra Mae Spittmann’s profound love for Indian music &amp; Sanatan Dharma. Tune in for her melodious rendition of Shri Hari Stotram &amp; Shiva Panchakshara Stotram."</p>

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<p>Cassandra Mae Spittmann instantly became a viral sensation after she shared several Tamil song covers and devotional songs. She has also been applauded for her accurate and flawless enunciation of the lyrics.</p>

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Sunday (September 24), during his episode of the monthly radio broadcast 'Mann Ki Baat', lauded Germany's Cassandra Mae Spittmann for pursuing her passion for Indian music.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Sunday (September 24), during his episode of the monthly radio broadcast 'Mann Ki Baat', lauded Germany's Cassandra Mae Spittmann for pursuing her passion for Indian music. In his address to the nation, PM Modi said, "Indian culture and Indian music are now global. More and more people worldwide are getting attracted to them." PM Modi then played an Indian song crooned by Cassandra Mae. "Such a melodious voice...and every word reflects emotions. We can also feel her attachment to God. You would be surprised to know that this voice is of a daughter from Germany. Her name is CassMae. 21-year-old Cassmae on Instagram is quite famous these days. German national Cassmae has never visited India. But, she is extremely fond of Indian music," PM Modi said after the song presentation. Calling the German singer's passion "inspiring," he added, "Such interest of someone who has never visited India, is inspiring. Cassmae is visually impaired since birth. But this challenge could not stop her from achieving this extraordinary...her passion for music and creativity was such that she started singing in childhood itself." You will be spellbound hearing CassMae sing in Indian languages. She belongs to Germany and is visually impaired but that has not deterred her from pursuing her passion for music. #MannKiBaat pic.twitter.com/XFN90yBxZZ — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 24, 2023 × PM Modi then said that not only does Cassandra sing in Hindi, but also in various other Indian languages. "She was introduced to Indian music just 5-6 years back. Indian music fascinated her so much that she got completely engrossed in it. She has also learnt to play the Tabla. The most inspiring thing is that she has mastered singing in many Indian languages...Sanskrit, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada or Assamese, Bengali, Marathi, Urdu...she has sung in all of them," he said. PM Modi, while sharing a song sung by Cassandra Mae in Kannada, said that he truly appreciates her love and passion for Indian culture and music. Also read: India: PM Modi launches nine new Vande Bharat trains, emphasises on ‘ease of travel’ "I wholeheartedly appreciate the passion of Germany's Cassandra Mae Spittmann for Indian culture and music. Her effort must be quite overwhelming for every Indian," he said. Trade Minister Piyush Goyal also took to his official X handle and appreciated Cassandra Mae saying, "Such a delight to witness Cassandra Mae Spittmann’s profound love for Indian music & Sanatan Dharma. Tune in for her melodious rendition of Shri Hari Stotram & Shiva Panchakshara Stotram." संगीत को ना रोके दीवार, संगीत जाये सरहद के पार… 🇮🇳🎵🇩🇪 Such a delight to witness Cassandra Mae Spittmann’s profound love for Indian music & Sanatan Dharma. Tune in for her melodious rendition of Shri Hari Stotram & Shiva Panchakshara Stotram. pic.twitter.com/TY1OOy8L7K — Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) September 24, 2023 × Cassandra Mae Spittmann instantly became a viral sensation after she shared several Tamil song covers and devotional songs. She has also been applauded for her accurate and flawless enunciation of the lyrics. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated nine new Vande Bharat Express trains via video conferencing on Sunday (September 24), expanding the fleet of semi-high-speed trains to a total of 34.</p>

<p>Highlighting the significance of this initiative, Prime Minister Modi stated that these trains would not only greatly improve connectivity but also promote tourism across India, reported ANI.</p>

<p>“This infrastructural development has matched aspirations of 140 crore Indians and this is what the country wants now,” the prime minister said.</p>

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<p>The newly launched trains are set to enhance connectivity across 11 states: Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Bihar, West Bengal, Kerala, Odisha, Jharkhand, and Gujarat.</p>

<p>Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw praised the transformative efforts made by Prime Minister Modi in the railway sector over the past nine years, resulting in cleaner railway stations with improved facilities.</p>

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<h2><strong>The new Vande Bharat express trains</strong></h2>

<p>The nine Vande Bharat Express trains inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi are as follows:</p>

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	<li>Udaipur – Jaipur Vande Bharat Express</li>
	<li>Tirunelveli-Madurai-Chennai Vande Bharat Express</li>
	<li>Hyderabad – Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express</li>
	<li>Vijayawada – Chennai (via Renigunta) Vande Bharat Express</li>
	<li>Patna – Howrah Vande Bharat Express</li>
	<li>Kasaragod - Thiruvananthapuram Vande Bharat Express</li>
	<li>Rourkela - Bhubaneswar – Puri Vande Bharat Express</li>
	<li>Ranchi – Howrah Vande Bharat Express</li>
	<li>Jamnagar-Ahmedabad Vande Bharat Express</li>
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<h2><strong>Significant reduction in travel time</strong></h2>

<p>Compared to the current fastest trains along their respective routes, the Vande Bharat Express trains promise substantial reductions in travel time:</p>

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	<li>Rourkela- Bhubaneswar – Puri and Kasaragod - Thiruvananthapuram routes will be approximately three hours shorter.</li>
	<li>Hyderabad – Bengaluru travel time will be reduced by over 2.5 hours.</li>
	<li>Tirunelveli-Madurai- Chennai journey will be shortened by more than 2 hours.</li>
	<li>Travel time between Ranchi – Howrah, Patna – Howrah, and Jamnagar-Ahmedabad will be reduced by about one hour.</li>
	<li>Udaipur - Jaipur travel time will be slashed by around half an hour.</li>
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<p>Additionally, the Rourkela- Bhubaneswar – Puri and Tirunelveli-Madurai- Chennai trains will facilitate connectivity between important religious destinations like Puri and Madurai.</p>

<h2><strong>PM's Mann ki baat</strong></h2>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi envisions the India-Middle East-Europe corridor as the foundation of global trade for centuries, comparing it to the historic Silk Route, which India once thrived on as a major trading power in his monthly radio programme named 'Mann ki Baat'.</p>

<p>He highlighted India's proposal for this corridor at the recent G-20 Summit. The success of India's Chandrayaan-3 mission and its role in making the African Union a G-20 member have garnered international recognition.</p>

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<p>He also celebrated the recognition of Santiniketan and Hoysala temples as world heritage sites, pushing for more Indian cultural and heritage sites to gain similar recognition. As Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary approaches, Modi urged people to participate in cleanliness programmes and support local products during the upcoming festival season.</p>

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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated nine new Vande Bharat Express trains via video conferencing on Sunday (September 24), expanding the fleet of semi-high-speed trains to a total of 34.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated nine new Vande Bharat Express trains via video conferencing on Sunday (September 24), expanding the fleet of semi-high-speed trains to a total of 34. Highlighting the significance of this initiative, Prime Minister Modi stated that these trains would not only greatly improve connectivity but also promote tourism across India, reported ANI. “This infrastructural development has matched aspirations of 140 crore Indians and this is what the country wants now,” the prime minister said. #WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually flags off nine Vande Bharat Express trains, to help improve connectivity across 11 states namely Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Bihar, West Bengal, Kerala, Odisha, Jharkhand and Gujarat. pic.twitter.com/3R3XpUhEVQ — ANI (@ANI) September 24, 2023 × Faster connectivity across 11 Indian states The newly launched trains are set to enhance connectivity across 11 states: Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Bihar, West Bengal, Kerala, Odisha, Jharkhand, and Gujarat. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw praised the transformative efforts made by Prime Minister Modi in the railway sector over the past nine years, resulting in cleaner railway stations with improved facilities. Also read | India: ISRO extends wait, giving Pragyaan rover, Vikram lander 14 more days to awaken on lunar surface The new Vande Bharat express trains The nine Vande Bharat Express trains inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi are as follows: Udaipur – Jaipur Vande Bharat Express Tirunelveli-Madurai-Chennai Vande Bharat Express Hyderabad – Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express Vijayawada – Chennai (via Renigunta) Vande Bharat Express Patna – Howrah Vande Bharat Express Kasaragod - Thiruvananthapuram Vande Bharat Express Rourkela - Bhubaneswar – Puri Vande Bharat Express Ranchi – Howrah Vande Bharat Express Jamnagar-Ahmedabad Vande Bharat Express Significant reduction in travel time Compared to the current fastest trains along their respective routes, the Vande Bharat Express trains promise substantial reductions in travel time: Rourkela- Bhubaneswar – Puri and Kasaragod - Thiruvananthapuram routes will be approximately three hours shorter. Hyderabad – Bengaluru travel time will be reduced by over 2.5 hours. Tirunelveli-Madurai- Chennai journey will be shortened by more than 2 hours. Travel time between Ranchi – Howrah, Patna – Howrah, and Jamnagar-Ahmedabad will be reduced by about one hour. Udaipur - Jaipur travel time will be slashed by around half an hour. Additionally, the Rourkela- Bhubaneswar – Puri and Tirunelveli-Madurai- Chennai trains will facilitate connectivity between important religious destinations like Puri and Madurai. PM's Mann ki baat Prime Minister Narendra Modi envisions the India-Middle East-Europe corridor as the foundation of global trade for centuries, comparing it to the historic Silk Route, which India once thrived on as a major trading power in his monthly radio programme named 'Mann ki Baat'. He highlighted India's proposal for this corridor at the recent G-20 Summit. The success of India's Chandrayaan-3 mission and its role in making the African Union a G-20 member have garnered international recognition. Watch this report He also celebrated the recognition of Santiniketan and Hoysala temples as world heritage sites, pushing for more Indian cultural and heritage sites to gain similar recognition. As Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary approaches, Modi urged people to participate in cleanliness programmes and support local products during the upcoming festival season. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 105th episode of his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday. This series provides a platform for Modi to share inspiring life stories from across India, discuss current national developments, highlight achievements, and touch upon significant news events since the last episode. The program was aired at 11 a.m.

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday (September 21) called on India to cooperate with an investigation into the murder of a Sikh separatist leader in British Columbia and said Canada would not release its evidence.

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<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday (September 22), interacted with 'Team G20' at Bharat Mandapam and while addressing the gathering, said that the credit for the success of the summit goes to all the officials involved.</p>

<p>"We got appreciation from everywhere and it is because of the hard work of all the functionaries," PM Modi said.</p>

<p>He then urged the officials who contributed to G20's success to record their experiences on a website.</p>

<p>"I have a request to make that if you all can record your experiences, this will serve as guidelines for future events," he said.</p>

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<p>Nearly 3000 people, who were a part of the G20 Summit that took place in the national capital earlier this month, took part in the interaction with the Indian prime minister.</p>

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<p>The team includes the ones who have worked at the ground level to ensure the smooth conduct of the summit.</p>

<p>This includes functionaries like cleaners, drivers, waiters and other staff from across various ministries. The&nbsp;event was also attended by ministers and officials of various departments.</p>

<p>The interaction was followed by a gala dinner.</p>

<p>India’s theme for the G20 Presidency was ‘One Earth One Family One Future’.</p>

<p>The New Delhi Declaration was adopted by G20 leaders on September 9, the first day of the summit.</p>

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday (September 22), interacted with 'Team G20' at Bharat Mandapam and while addressing the gathering, said that the credit for the success of the summit goes to all the officials involved. "We got appreciation from everywhere and it is because of the hard work of all the functionaries," PM Modi said. He then urged the officials who contributed to G20's success to record their experiences on a website. "I have a request to make that if you all can record your experiences, this will serve as guidelines for future events," he said. #WATCH | Delhi: "The credit for the G20 Summit's success goes to all of you (Team G20)...I have a request to make that if you all can record your experiences. This will serve as guidelines for future events," says Prime Minister Narendra Modi while interacting with the officials… pic.twitter.com/HpSajEpNd5 — ANI (@ANI) September 22, 2023 × Nearly 3000 people, who were a part of the G20 Summit that took place in the national capital earlier this month, took part in the interaction with the Indian prime minister. Also read: Canada granted citizenship to Nijjar despite Red-Corner Notice issued against him: Report The team includes the ones who have worked at the ground level to ensure the smooth conduct of the summit. This includes functionaries like cleaners, drivers, waiters and other staff from across various ministries. The event was also attended by ministers and officials of various departments. The interaction was followed by a gala dinner. India’s theme for the G20 Presidency was ‘One Earth One Family One Future’. The New Delhi Declaration was adopted by G20 leaders on September 9, the first day of the summit. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Women's quota bill cleared by parliament

The Union Cabinet on Monday cleared the women's reservation bill in a key meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, announced Union Minister Prahlad Patel.

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<p>Applicants for Canadian PR (Permanent Residency), educational consultants working with Canada, and those interested in studying abroad succumb to anxiety as Indo-Canadian ties continue to deteriorate, The Indian Express reported.</p>

<p>After Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau suggested that the Indian government had a "potential link" to the murder of Khalistani separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in the Canadian Parliament, the situation deteriorated as Canada expelled a senior Indian diplomat on Monday. In Surrey, British Columbia, Nijjar was fatally shot in front of a Gurudwara.</p>

<p>The strained ties have presently become a huge issue for both governments as India has a sizable student population and a Punjabi diaspora in Canada, and Canadian educational institutions rely significantly on international students, 40 per cent of whom are from India.</p>

<p>“I cleared my IELTS (International English Language Testing System) just last month, and now I’m researching various universities in Canada, as my ultimate dream is to settle there after my studies. However, I’m afraid the Canadian embassy may deny me a student visa,” The India express quoted Vikramjit Singh Arora, a student from&nbsp;Jalandhar.</p>

<p>Another student, Ashnoor Kaur, claims that her adviser informed her that prospects for "study abroad" won't be impacted because neither Canada nor India would want to stop this procedure. “I spoke to my consultant, who is assisting me in gaining admission to a Canadian college, and he assured me that there’s no need to worry,” Kaur told The Indian Express.</p>

<p>However, some consultants say that international students may be affected by the situation. According to consultant Gurpreet Singh, who has ten years of experience in the industry, Indian students make about 40 per cent of all foreign students who move to Canada each year. Such a large source of revenue cannot be disregarded by Canada. She said that those who wish to immigrate to Canada must keep a lookout for how each nation manages traveller admission at its own borders.</p>

<p>Other consultants speculated that people advocating study abroad in nations other than Canada would take advantage of this development to cast doubt on Canada by making unfounded claims about its influence on international education. There have been worries that student admittance into both nations may become more difficult.</p>

<p>Apart from students, a couple from Jalandhar who had applied for Canadian PR and anticipated receiving it by the end of this year expressed their concerns. They told the Indian Express, “We have been eagerly awaiting our PR status by the end of this year, but now we fear it might get delayed. Even if relations improve, there could still be a few months’ delay.”</p>

<p>Another Jalandhar-based PR is hopeful. “Most of my family members are settled in Canada, and they are eagerly waiting for me to join them as my PR is expected any moment. India and Canada must act sensibly, as these political decisions could affect our future,” he told the Indian Express.</p>

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Applicants for Canadian PR (Permanent Residency), educational consultants working with Canada, and those interested in studying abroad succumb to anxiety as Indo-Canadian ties continue to deteriorate, The Indian Express reported.

Applicants for Canadian PR (Permanent Residency), educational consultants working with Canada, and those interested in studying abroad succumb to anxiety as Indo-Canadian ties continue to deteriorate, The Indian Express reported. After Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau suggested that the Indian government had a "potential link" to the murder of Khalistani separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in the Canadian Parliament, the situation deteriorated as Canada expelled a senior Indian diplomat on Monday. In Surrey, British Columbia, Nijjar was fatally shot in front of a Gurudwara. The strained ties have presently become a huge issue for both governments as India has a sizable student population and a Punjabi diaspora in Canada, and Canadian educational institutions rely significantly on international students, 40 per cent of whom are from India. “I cleared my IELTS (International English Language Testing System) just last month, and now I’m researching various universities in Canada, as my ultimate dream is to settle there after my studies. However, I’m afraid the Canadian embassy may deny me a student visa,” The India express quoted Vikramjit Singh Arora, a student from Jalandhar. Another student, Ashnoor Kaur, claims that her adviser informed her that prospects for "study abroad" won't be impacted because neither Canada nor India would want to stop this procedure. “I spoke to my consultant, who is assisting me in gaining admission to a Canadian college, and he assured me that there’s no need to worry,” Kaur told The Indian Express. However, some consultants say that international students may be affected by the situation. According to consultant Gurpreet Singh, who has ten years of experience in the industry, Indian students make about 40 per cent of all foreign students who move to Canada each year. Such a large source of revenue cannot be disregarded by Canada. She said that those who wish to immigrate to Canada must keep a lookout for how each nation manages traveller admission at its own borders. Other consultants speculated that people advocating study abroad in nations other than Canada would take advantage of this development to cast doubt on Canada by making unfounded claims about its influence on international education. There have been worries that student admittance into both nations may become more difficult. Apart from students, a couple from Jalandhar who had applied for Canadian PR and anticipated receiving it by the end of this year expressed their concerns. They told the Indian Express, “We have been eagerly awaiting our PR status by the end of this year, but now we fear it might get delayed. Even if relations improve, there could still be a few months’ delay.” Another Jalandhar-based PR is hopeful. “Most of my family members are settled in Canada, and they are eagerly waiting for me to join them as my PR is expected any moment. India and Canada must act sensibly, as these political decisions could affect our future,” he told the Indian Express. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Anxiety builds among Indian students and residents going to Canada as relations deteriorate

<p>Former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Nawaz Sharif, recently addressed a party meeting in Lahore via video link from London, where he expressed his concerns about Pakistan's economic crisis. He questioned why Pakistan was seeking financial aid from around the world while India had achieved significant milestones, such as reaching the Moon and hosting the G20 summit.</p>

<p>Nawaz Sharif began by talking about&nbsp;the dire economic situation in Pakistan, where the current Prime Minister had been travelling to various countries to solicit financial assistance.</p>

<p>He contrasted this with India's achievements, stressing that India had not only reached the Moon but also hosted international summits like the G20. This, he argued, raised questions about Pakistan's failure to attain similar feats.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/everything-will-be-forgiven-how-the-us-got-pakistans-support-for-ukraine-after-aiding-imran-khans-ouster-637134">'Everything will be forgiven': How the US got Pakistan's support for Ukraine after aiding Imran Khan's ouster</a></p>

<h2><strong>Comparison with India's economic reforms</strong></h2>

<p>Sharif pointed out that during his tenure as Prime Minister in the 1990s, Pakistan had initiated economic reforms similar to those later adopted by India.</p>

<p>He cited India's remarkable growth in foreign exchange reserves, from a mere billion dollars during Atal Bihari Vajpayee's tenure to an impressive $600 billion, as evidence of India's economic success.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In July, Pakistan received $1.2 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as part of a $3 billion bailout package aimed at stabilising the country's struggling economy.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Pakistan: Spiraling economic crisis and ballooning inflation forces Pakistanis into debt traps</strong></p>

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<p>Nawaz Sharif, who had been in self-imposed exile in the UK for over four years, announced his return to Pakistan on October 21. He plans to lead the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) party's campaign for the upcoming general elections. His party has also stated its intention to secure protective bail for him.</p>

<p>Sharif did not shy away from placing blame on Pakistan's former generals and judges for the country's predicament.</p>

<p>He mentioned that four judges had played a role in sending him home despite his efforts to eliminate power load shedding in the country. He specifically targeted former chief justices Saqib Nisar and Asif Saeed Khosa, alleging that they were influenced by the former army chief and spy chief. He argued that their actions amounted to a crime greater than murder and asserted that they did not deserve pardons, highlighting&nbsp;that it would be an injustice to the nation.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Nawaz Sharif, recently addressed a party meeting in Lahore via video link from London, where he expressed his concerns about Pakistan's economic crisis.

Former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Nawaz Sharif, recently addressed a party meeting in Lahore via video link from London, where he expressed his concerns about Pakistan's economic crisis. He questioned why Pakistan was seeking financial aid from around the world while India had achieved significant milestones, such as reaching the Moon and hosting the G20 summit. Nawaz Sharif began by talking about the dire economic situation in Pakistan, where the current Prime Minister had been travelling to various countries to solicit financial assistance. He contrasted this with India's achievements, stressing that India had not only reached the Moon but also hosted international summits like the G20. This, he argued, raised questions about Pakistan's failure to attain similar feats. Also read | 'Everything will be forgiven': How the US got Pakistan's support for Ukraine after aiding Imran Khan's ouster Comparison with India's economic reforms Sharif pointed out that during his tenure as Prime Minister in the 1990s, Pakistan had initiated economic reforms similar to those later adopted by India. He cited India's remarkable growth in foreign exchange reserves, from a mere billion dollars during Atal Bihari Vajpayee's tenure to an impressive $600 billion, as evidence of India's economic success. In July, Pakistan received $1.2 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as part of a $3 billion bailout package aimed at stabilising the country's struggling economy. Also watch | Pakistan: Spiraling economic crisis and ballooning inflation forces Pakistanis into debt traps Nawaz Sharif, who had been in self-imposed exile in the UK for over four years, announced his return to Pakistan on October 21. He plans to lead the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) party's campaign for the upcoming general elections. His party has also stated its intention to secure protective bail for him. Sharif did not shy away from placing blame on Pakistan's former generals and judges for the country's predicament. He mentioned that four judges had played a role in sending him home despite his efforts to eliminate power load shedding in the country. He specifically targeted former chief justices Saqib Nisar and Asif Saeed Khosa, alleging that they were influenced by the former army chief and spy chief. He argued that their actions amounted to a crime greater than murder and asserted that they did not deserve pardons, highlighting that it would be an injustice to the nation. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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The Indian cabinet has reportedly approved the women's reservation bill. The bill is expected to bring the number of women to a critical level that will allow them to make a real difference in political decisions in the country.

Indian cabinet likely clears women's quota bill

India's new Parliament building in New Delhi was unveiled in May this year and today the first Parliament sitting will be held in the new building. A special session of the parliament is currently underway the special session was announced by the the ruling government last month without disclosing much detail on the agenda.

Indian Parliament Special Session: New Parliament building to hold its first session

India's new Parliament building in New Delhi was unveiled in May this year and today the first Parliament sitting will be held in the new building. This is within the special session of the parliament which is currently underway. The special session was announced by the ruling government this last month without disclosing much details on the agenda.

Indian Parliament Special Session: New Parliament to hold its first sitting

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