India's most successful payments system UPI will be used in France, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said while addressing the Indian community in Paris today.

India's UPI to be used in France, will start from Eiffel Tower: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred with the highest honour of France, the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, by French President Emmanuel Macron, an official statement said.

PM Modi conferred with France's highest honour by President Macron

Indian PM Narendra Modi has thanked French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron for hosting a private dinner for him at the Elysee Palace in France. The Prime Minister was accorded a red-carpet welcome as he arrived in Paris on a two-day visit on Thursday.

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PM Modi, who is on a two-day visit to France, was conferred with the highest honour of France, the 'Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour', by French President Emmanuel Macron, on Thursday, July 13. This is the 14th state honour for PM Modi.

PM Modi conferred with France's highest award Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour

President Emmanuel Macron in this grand air show flies pass with both Indian and French Jets up in the air. To symbolize the deals that they will be signing on this trip as Modi attends Bastille Day the parade there in the French capital, Paris.

Indian PM Modi attends Bastille Day parade in Paris with French President Macron

France has laid a grand welcome to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and is the guest of honour for France's Bastille Day celebrations.

Indian PM Modi attends working dinner with Macron

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the supreme sacrifice of the Indian soldiers on French soil during World War I. While addressing the Indian diaspora in Paris at the La Seine Musicale, the Indian Prime Minister recalled the 100-year-old emotional connection between both nations.

PM Modi pays tribute to Indian soldiers who sacrificed their lives on French soil in WWI

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi commenced his two-day visit to the French capital of Paris on Thursday. The PM's jam-packed itinerary includes meeting the French President, witnessing the Bastille Day parade, attending a State Banquet, and topping it all off with a mega diaspora event. On Thursday afternoon he landed in Paris where he was welcomed by French Prime Minister Elizabeth Borne.

PM Modi In France : PM meets French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday arrived in France on a two-day official visit to the country, where he will attend the traditional Bastille Day military parade as the guest of honour and hold bilateral discussions with French President Emmanuel Macron.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Paris' Orly airport and is welcomed by French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne ahead of his participation as guest of honour in France's annual Bastille Day military parade.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin his 2-day visit to France later today. This will be the Indian prime minister's sixth visit to France. PM Modi departed from India just minutes ago and will reach Paris by mid-day local time. The French government has invited the Indian prime minister to attend the bastille day parade as the chief guest. This is a rare honour since the French do not invite foreign dignitaries to the parade every year.

PM Narendra Modi departs for France to attend Bastille Day parade as chief guest

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a 2-day visit to France. This will be the Indian Prime Minister's sixth visit to France. The French government has invited the Indian Prime Minister to attend the bastille day parade as the chief guest. This is a rare honour since the French do not invite foreign dignitaries to the parade every year.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as part of his diplomatic tour, following his visit to France for the Bastille Day Parade.

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Global electronics manufacturer Foxconn has withdrawn from a 19.5 billion dollar semiconductor joint venture with Indian conglomerate Vedanta, causing a significant setback to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's plans to boost chip making in India.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) members should join hands to fight terrorism and not hesitate to condemn countries that support terror. He took a dig at Pakistan without taking the country's name. India hosted the SCO virtual summit just after Indian PM Modi's US visit. What were the big takeaways from the event?

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Political commentator Dr. Brahma Chellaney says that India's membership lends respectability to the SCO and helps counter the perception of it being an anti-Western club of autocracies. However, the question remains about what India gains from its SCO membership. Former Ambassador Ashok Kantha explains India's limited expectations from the SCO due to strategic differences among member countries but stresses the importance of bilateral relations with the Central Asian countries which are part of the SCO.

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India is hosting the virtual Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization today. The summit of the SCO Council of heads of state will be chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping and Pakistan prime minister Shahbaz Sharif.

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Putin spoke at the SCO summit 2023 about geopolitical contradictions and the degradation of the international security system and the increase in the risks of a new global economic and financial crisis.

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India hosted the virtual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the chairperson. The summit is attended by leaders such as Putin and Xi Jinping with the theme of "Secure SCO"

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India hosted the virtual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the chairperson. The summit is attended by leaders such as Putin and Xi Jinping with the theme of "Secure SCO.

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At the SCO Summit 2023, Xi Jinping spoke about the need to enhance cooperation between law enforcement agencies and intelligence services in various areas of security, including digital security, biosecurity, and space security.

SCO Summit 2023: Xi Jinping spoke about mutual cooperation, combating crime & supporting Afghanistan

Prime Minister Modi takes the metro to Delhi University event

Congress leader and&nbsp;Himachal Pradesh Minister&nbsp;Vikramaditya Singh&nbsp;has expressed his support for the Uniform Civil Code in a stance that is at variance with that of his party. Several Congress leaders have questioned the BJP-led government over the move with former finance minister P Chidambaram dubbing the proposal as tactics by an "agenda-driven majoritarian government."&nbsp; 
 
"We have said that whenever Uniform Civil Code comes, we will support it. Congress party has always contributed towards taking unity and integrity forward,"&nbsp;Vikramaditya Singh&nbsp;told ANI. 
 
The Himachal PWD minister is the son of Himachal Congress chief Pratibha Singh and the late six-time chief minister Virbhadra Singh.&nbsp; 
 
Earlier in a tweet, Chidambaram responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent pitch for Uniform Civil Code in the country stated that while in an abstract sense the PM equating a nation to a family may appear true, the reality is very different. 
 
"A family is knit together by blood relationships. A nation is brought together by a Constitution which is a political-legal document. Even in a family there is diversity. The Constitution of India recognised diversity and plurality among the people of India. A UCC is an aspiration. It cannot be forced on the people by an agenda-driven majoritarian government," Chidambaram said. 
 
"...A UCC imposed on the people will only widen the divisions The Hon'ble PM's strong pitch for the UCC is intended to divert attention from inflation, unemployment, hate crimes, discrimination and denying States' rights. The people must be vigilant. Having failed in good governance, the BJP is deploying the UCC to polarise the electorate and attempt to win the next elections," he added. 
 
Former Himachal Pradesh CM and BJP leader Jairam Thakur&nbsp;welcomed&nbsp;Vikramaditya Singh's remarks. 
 
"When talks are held about UCC, the inner voices of a lot of people from different political parties and ideologies tell them that if this decision will be taken, it will be in the interest of the nation and society. We have always demanded that the law should be the same for all...If&nbsp;Vikramaditya Singh&nbsp;has said this, it means that he listened to his conscience and expressed it," the BJP leader said.&nbsp;

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The Law Commission had on June 14 reopened its exercise on the UCC by soliciting "views and ideas" from the public and "recognised" religious organisations within 30 days about the proposal that has been on the ruling BJP's agenda for long.&nbsp; 
 
Congress general secretary (communications)&nbsp;Jairam Ramesh&nbsp;had said it was "strange" that the 22nd Law Commission was seeking a fresh reference on the UCC. The Congress leader said the move represents the ruling BJP-led coalition's "desperation for a legitimate justification of its continuing agenda of diversion from its glaring failures". 
 
"The real reason is that the 21st Law Commission, after carrying out a detailed and comprehensive review of the subject, observed that it is 'neither necessary nor desirable at this stage' to have a UCC," he said. 
 
Vikramaditya Singh&nbsp;also slammed the BJP and said, "Every time before election they bring such topics to divert from the main issues".&nbsp; 
 
He said Congress has always stated that "whenever UCC comes we will support it but we must concentrate on main issues". 
 
He also lashed out at the BJP over the current situation in Manipur. "Manipur has been burning for over a month and is on the verge of a civil war. But no action has been taken against the chief minister. BJP doesn't speak of the real burning issues in the country and starts a new debate to mislead people." 
 
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Congress leader and Himachal Pradesh Minister Vikramaditya Singh has expressed his support for the Uniform Civil Code in a stance that is at variance with that of his party.

Congress leader and Himachal Pradesh Minister Vikramaditya Singh has expressed his support for the Uniform Civil Code in a stance that is at variance with that of his party. Several Congress leaders have questioned the BJP-led government over the move with former finance minister P Chidambaram dubbing the proposal as tactics by an "agenda-driven majoritarian government." "We have said that whenever Uniform Civil Code comes, we will support it. Congress party has always contributed towards taking unity and integrity forward," Vikramaditya Singh told ANI. The Himachal PWD minister is the son of Himachal Congress chief Pratibha Singh and the late six-time chief minister Virbhadra Singh. Earlier in a tweet, Chidambaram responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent pitch for Uniform Civil Code in the country stated that while in an abstract sense the PM equating a nation to a family may appear true, the reality is very different. "A family is knit together by blood relationships. A nation is brought together by a Constitution which is a political-legal document. Even in a family there is diversity. The Constitution of India recognised diversity and plurality among the people of India. A UCC is an aspiration. It cannot be forced on the people by an agenda-driven majoritarian government," Chidambaram said. "...A UCC imposed on the people will only widen the divisions The Hon'ble PM's strong pitch for the UCC is intended to divert attention from inflation, unemployment, hate crimes, discrimination and denying States' rights. The people must be vigilant. Having failed in good governance, the BJP is deploying the UCC to polarise the electorate and attempt to win the next elections," he added. Former Himachal Pradesh CM and BJP leader Jairam Thakur welcomed Vikramaditya Singh's remarks. "When talks are held about UCC, the inner voices of a lot of people from different political parties and ideologies tell them that if this decision will be taken, it will be in the interest of the nation and society. We have always demanded that the law should be the same for all...If Vikramaditya Singh has said this, it means that he listened to his conscience and expressed it," the BJP leader said. Also read | What is so contentious about India's Uniform Civil Code that aims to annul personal laws? The Law Commission had on June 14 reopened its exercise on the UCC by soliciting "views and ideas" from the public and "recognised" religious organisations within 30 days about the proposal that has been on the ruling BJP's agenda for long. Congress general secretary (communications) Jairam Ramesh had said it was "strange" that the 22nd Law Commission was seeking a fresh reference on the UCC. The Congress leader said the move represents the ruling BJP-led coalition's "desperation for a legitimate justification of its continuing agenda of diversion from its glaring failures". "The real reason is that the 21st Law Commission, after carrying out a detailed and comprehensive review of the subject, observed that it is 'neither necessary nor desirable at this stage' to have a UCC," he said. Vikramaditya Singh also slammed the BJP and said, "Every time before election they bring such topics to divert from the main issues". He said Congress has always stated that "whenever UCC comes we will support it but we must concentrate on main issues". He also lashed out at the BJP over the current situation in Manipur. "Manipur has been burning for over a month and is on the verge of a civil war. But no action has been taken against the chief minister. BJP doesn't speak of the real burning issues in the country and starts a new debate to mislead people." WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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French Ambassador Emmanuel Lenain has termed the upcoming visit of Indian PM Modi to France as "significant" even as he described India France relationship as an "exceptional relationship based on trust". PM Modi is the guest of honour at the Bastille Day on 14 July. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, he said, "We also want to increase existing cooperation; we want more and more people-to-people exchanges because we feel that's the foundation of it and we want more students from India to our Universities and Colleges.'. he also spoke on space, defence, people to people cooperation."

French Ambassador Emmanuel Lenain: PM Modi's visit strengthens unparalleled alliance

Prime Minister Modi voiced his support for Putin's action to maintain Law and Order in the country's engagement through multilateral platforms that both countries are a part of like the Shanghai cooperation organization.

Indian PM Modi expresses support for Russia's response to Wagner mutiny

To hear Prime Minister Narendra Modi tell it, India is “the mother of democracy” and a country where there is “absolutely no” discrimination of any sort. 
 
In almost poetic language, he painted an idyllic picture of the state of democracy in an address to the joint houses of Congress which was punctuated by frequent applause and standing ovations. His paean to Indian democracy, however, did not prompt many to rise to their feet. Americans tend to view their own country as modern history’s first democracy. 
 
Here is what Modi said: 
“ Democracy is the spirit that supports equality and dignity.&nbsp; 
Democracy is the idea that welcomes debate and discourse.&nbsp; 
Democracy is the culture that gives wings to thought and expression.&nbsp; 
India is blessed to have such values from times immemorial.&nbsp; 
In the evolution of the democratic spirit, India is the Mother of Democracy.” 
 
Asked to comment earlier at a joint press conference with US&nbsp;President Joe Biden on reports that his government has discriminated against religious minorities and sought to silence its critics, Modi’s response was “I’m actually really surprised that you are saying that people say so.” He added: “In India’s democratic values, there is absolutely no discrimination neither on the basis of caste, creed, age, or any kind of geographic location.” 
&nbsp; 
Modi’s visit to Washington, an occasion of pomp and circumstance and only the third such visit since President Joe Biden took office, prompted extensive media coverage and numerous references to human rights organisations pointing out government-sponsored hostility to India’s Muslim minority. 
 
Yet for reporters, there was no need to refer to non-governmental organisations to specify that “the mother of democracy” is far from perfect. For an American government view of democracy in India, look no further than the US State Department’s latest annual Human Rights report, issued in March. In extraordinary detail, the 19,000-word chapter on India provides a long list of anti-democratic practices.

The report paints a grim picture of rising religious intolerance, shrinking political space, government targeting of civil society organisations and journalists, growing restrictions on press freedoms and internet access, increasing violence against religious minorities, extrajudicial killings by the government and arbitrary arrest and detention of people then held as political prisoners. The list goes on.&nbsp;

To get such different assessments in perspective, it is useful to look at long-running surveys compiled by independent analysts on the state of democracies around the world. They include the World Press Freedom Index whose 2023 report places India at 161 out of 180 countries surveyed. That is just three places above Russia. The latest Democracy Index of the widely-respected Economist Intelligence Unit ranks India as a “flawed democracy.”

The V-Dem (Varieties of Democracy) Institute at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden classifies India as an “electoral autocracy”, a phrase used to denote countries with free and fair elections but where leaders, once elected, pursue autocratic practices such as cracking down on press freedom and opposition politicians.

According to V-Dem, the vast majority of the world’s eight billion people live in autocracies. &nbsp;Fewer than seven per cent live in full democracies, one of four categories listed by the Economist Intelligence Unit. The others are flawed democracies, hybrid regimes and authoritarian regimes. 
 
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A full democracy, by the definition of the widely-respected EIU, is a country that not only guarantees political freedoms and civil liberties but also has a well-functioning government, free and fair elections, independent and diverse media, an independent judiciary and an effective system of checks and balances. 
 
A flawed democracy also has free and fair elections but weak governance, infringements on media freedom and low levels of political participation. In hybrid countries, the government exerts pressure on opposition parties, allows widespread corruption, harasses journalists and has a judiciary that lacks independence. The term authoritarian government is self-explanatory and the list includes China, Russia and Saudi Arabia.&nbsp; 
 
The United States, for many years classified as a full democracy, lost that status in 2017 and has since been ranked as a flawed democracy. The reason, according to the EIU: dwindling trust in government, elected representatives and political parties. That trend preceded the election of Donald Trump in 2016 but accelerated since then.&nbsp; 
 
Now, the US ranks 30 on a list of 167 countries. India takes up 40th place. The top ten of the countries rated full democracies are Norway, New Zealand, Iceland, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Switzerland, Ireland, the Netherlands and Taiwan. Afghanistan comes dead last. 
 
Democratic government is a messy, difficult business. That helps explain a startling finding by annual surveys conducted by the Chicago-based communications company Edelman. According to the Edelman Trust Barometer, authoritarian governments in several key countries are more trusted by their citizens than democracies. 
 
The 2023 Trust Barometer, based on more than 36,000 online interviews in 28 countries, &nbsp;showed that no government was as trusted by its citizens as China (83%), followed by the United Arab Emirates (76 %) and Saudi Arabia (63%). All three are authoritarian.&nbsp; 
 
Even allowing for a measure of scepticism about online surveys in highly efficient surveillance states such as China and the UAE, the findings are remarkable. Edelman has conducted its surveys for more than two decades, and China has regularly scored high on trust. 
 
India is ranked fourth in that index, which showed a two-per cent increase, to 76%, from 2022 to 2023. The citizens of the world’s most populous country apparently have little problem with the democratic flaws criticised by outsiders.&nbsp; 
 
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To hear Prime Minister Narendra Modi tell it, India is “the mother of democracy” and a country where there is “absolutely no” discrimination of any sort. In almost poetic language, he painted an idyllic picture of the state of democracy in an address to the joint houses of Congress which was punctuated by frequent applause and standing ovations.

To hear Prime Minister Narendra Modi tell it, India is “the mother of democracy” and a country where there is “absolutely no” discrimination of any sort. In almost poetic language, he painted an idyllic picture of the state of democracy in an address to the joint houses of Congress which was punctuated by frequent applause and standing ovations. His paean to Indian democracy, however, did not prompt many to rise to their feet. Americans tend to view their own country as modern history’s first democracy. Here is what Modi said: “ Democracy is the spirit that supports equality and dignity. Democracy is the idea that welcomes debate and discourse. Democracy is the culture that gives wings to thought and expression. India is blessed to have such values from times immemorial. In the evolution of the democratic spirit, India is the Mother of Democracy.” Asked to comment earlier at a joint press conference with US President Joe Biden on reports that his government has discriminated against religious minorities and sought to silence its critics, Modi’s response was “I’m actually really surprised that you are saying that people say so.” He added: “In India’s democratic values, there is absolutely no discrimination neither on the basis of caste, creed, age, or any kind of geographic location.” Modi’s visit to Washington, an occasion of pomp and circumstance and only the third such visit since President Joe Biden took office, prompted extensive media coverage and numerous references to human rights organisations pointing out government-sponsored hostility to India’s Muslim minority. Yet for reporters, there was no need to refer to non-governmental organisations to specify that “the mother of democracy” is far from perfect. For an American government view of democracy in India, look no further than the US State Department’s latest annual Human Rights report, issued in March. In extraordinary detail, the 19,000-word chapter on India provides a long list of anti-democratic practices. The report paints a grim picture of rising religious intolerance, shrinking political space, government targeting of civil society organisations and journalists, growing restrictions on press freedoms and internet access, increasing violence against religious minorities, extrajudicial killings by the government and arbitrary arrest and detention of people then held as political prisoners. The list goes on. To get such different assessments in perspective, it is useful to look at long-running surveys compiled by independent analysts on the state of democracies around the world. They include the World Press Freedom Index whose 2023 report places India at 161 out of 180 countries surveyed. That is just three places above Russia. The latest Democracy Index of the widely-respected Economist Intelligence Unit ranks India as a “flawed democracy.” The V-Dem (Varieties of Democracy) Institute at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden classifies India as an “electoral autocracy”, a phrase used to denote countries with free and fair elections but where leaders, once elected, pursue autocratic practices such as cracking down on press freedom and opposition politicians. According to V-Dem, the vast majority of the world’s eight billion people live in autocracies. Fewer than seven per cent live in full democracies, one of four categories listed by the Economist Intelligence Unit. The others are flawed democracies, hybrid regimes and authoritarian regimes. ALSO READ| PM Modi invites Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to G20 summit in New Delhi A full democracy, by the definition of the widely-respected EIU, is a country that not only guarantees political freedoms and civil liberties but also has a well-functioning government, free and fair elections, independent and diverse media, an independent judiciary and an effective system of checks and balances. A flawed democracy also has free and fair elections but weak governance, infringements on media freedom and low levels of political participation. In hybrid countries, the government exerts pressure on opposition parties, allows widespread corruption, harasses journalists and has a judiciary that lacks independence. The term authoritarian government is self-explanatory and the list includes China, Russia and Saudi Arabia. The United States, for many years classified as a full democracy, lost that status in 2017 and has since been ranked as a flawed democracy. The reason, according to the EIU: dwindling trust in government, elected representatives and political parties. That trend preceded the election of Donald Trump in 2016 but accelerated since then. Now, the US ranks 30 on a list of 167 countries. India takes up 40th place. The top ten of the countries rated full democracies are Norway, New Zealand, Iceland, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Switzerland, Ireland, the Netherlands and Taiwan. Afghanistan comes dead last. Democratic government is a messy, difficult business. That helps explain a startling finding by annual surveys conducted by the Chicago-based communications company Edelman. According to the Edelman Trust Barometer, authoritarian governments in several key countries are more trusted by their citizens than democracies. The 2023 Trust Barometer, based on more than 36,000 online interviews in 28 countries, showed that no government was as trusted by its citizens as China (83%), followed by the United Arab Emirates (76 %) and Saudi Arabia (63%). All three are authoritarian. Even allowing for a measure of scepticism about online surveys in highly efficient surveillance states such as China and the UAE, the findings are remarkable. Edelman has conducted its surveys for more than two decades, and China has regularly scored high on trust. India is ranked fourth in that index, which showed a two-per cent increase, to 76%, from 2022 to 2023. The citizens of the world’s most populous country apparently have little problem with the democratic flaws criticised by outsiders. Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Pakistan's foreign ministry summoned the United States embassy's deputy chief of mission, on Monday, over a statement that was made last week during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden's meeting.

The statement called for Pakistan to ensure that its territory was not used as a base for militant attacks. It was released after the leaders of the two countries engaged in a dialogue at the White House on Friday.

Pakistan criticised it calling it contrary to the diplomatic norms.

"It was stressed that the United States should refrain from issuing statements that may be construed as an encouragement of India's baseless and politically motivated narrative against Pakistan," Pakistan's foreign office said in a statement.

"It was also emphasized that counter-terrorism co-operation between Pakistan and the U.S. had been progressing well and that an enabling environment, centred around trust and understanding, was imperative to further solidifying Pakistan-U.S. ties."

<h2>Pakistan needs to do more to counter terrorist groups, says Miller</h2>

US State Department spokesperson Matt Miller in a daily news briefing told reporters that Pakistan had taken significant steps to counter terrorist groups, however, Washington advocated for more to be done.

"At the same time, however, we have also been consistent on the importance of Pakistan continuing to take steps to permanently dismantle all terrorist groups, including Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammad, and their various front organizations and we will raise the issue regularly with Pakistani officials," he said.

<h2>Imran Khan mocks Pakistan government over Modi-Biden statement&nbsp;</h2>

Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan mocked retired Pakistani army general Qamar Javed Bajwa, questioning the effectiveness of his "countless trips" to the United States while referring to a joint statement from the United States and India where Pakistan was strongly condemned for cross-border terrorism and the use of terrorist proxies.

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This comes after the White House released a US-India joint statement with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden calling upon Pakistan to take immediate action "to ensure that no territory under its control is used for launching terrorist attacks".

In a tweet Friday afternoon, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader wrote, "Gen Bajwa along with his PDM cronies claimed that I had isolated Pakistan internationally."&nbsp;

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"The question we want to ask him and PDM is that after a year in government and countless trips of Pakistan's FM to the US, the joint India/US statement reduces Pakistan to a promoter of cross-border terrorism in India and nothing more," Khan added in his tweet.&nbsp;

<h2>Modi-Biden statement</h2>

The United States and India in a joint statement after the meeting between PM Modi and Biden said the leaders stand together "to counter global terrorism and unequivocally condemn terrorism and violent extremism in all its forms and manifestations."

President Biden and Prime Minister Modi reiterated the call for concerted action against all UN-listed terrorist groups including Al-Qa’ida, ISIS/Daesh, Lashkar e-Tayyiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), and Hizb-ul-Mujhahideen. &nbsp;

"They strongly condemned cross-border terrorism, the use of terrorist proxies and called on Pakistan to take immediate action to ensure that no territory under its control is used for launching terrorist attacks. They called for the perpetrators of the 26/11 Mumbai and Pathankot attacks to be brought to justice. They noted with concern the increasing global use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), drones and information and communication technologies for terrorist purposes and reaffirmed the importance of working together to combat such misuse," the statement added.&nbsp;

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Pakistan's foreign ministry summoned the United States embassy's deputy chief of mission, on Monday, over a statement that was made last week during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden's meeting.

Pakistan's foreign ministry summoned the United States embassy's deputy chief of mission, on Monday, over a statement that was made last week during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden's meeting. The statement called for Pakistan to ensure that its territory was not used as a base for militant attacks. It was released after the leaders of the two countries engaged in a dialogue at the White House on Friday. Pakistan criticised it calling it contrary to the diplomatic norms. "It was stressed that the United States should refrain from issuing statements that may be construed as an encouragement of India's baseless and politically motivated narrative against Pakistan," Pakistan's foreign office said in a statement. "It was also emphasized that counter-terrorism co-operation between Pakistan and the U.S. had been progressing well and that an enabling environment, centred around trust and understanding, was imperative to further solidifying Pakistan-U.S. ties." Pakistan needs to do more to counter terrorist groups, says Miller US State Department spokesperson Matt Miller in a daily news briefing told reporters that Pakistan had taken significant steps to counter terrorist groups, however, Washington advocated for more to be done. "At the same time, however, we have also been consistent on the importance of Pakistan continuing to take steps to permanently dismantle all terrorist groups, including Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammad, and their various front organizations and we will raise the issue regularly with Pakistani officials," he said. Imran Khan mocks Pakistan government over Modi-Biden statement Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan mocked retired Pakistani army general Qamar Javed Bajwa, questioning the effectiveness of his "countless trips" to the United States while referring to a joint statement from the United States and India where Pakistan was strongly condemned for cross-border terrorism and the use of terrorist proxies. Also read: ‘We must overcome forces exporting terror,’ PM Modi’s veiled attack on Pakistan in US Congress This comes after the White House released a US-India joint statement with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden calling upon Pakistan to take immediate action "to ensure that no territory under its control is used for launching terrorist attacks". In a tweet Friday afternoon, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader wrote, "Gen Bajwa along with his PDM cronies claimed that I had isolated Pakistan internationally." Gen Bajwa along with his PDM cronies claimed that I had isolated Pakistan internationally. The question we want to ask him and PDM is that after a year in government and countless trips of Pakistan's FM to the US, the joint India/US statement reduces Pakistan to a promoter of… pic.twitter.com/2qyRqnHp5J — Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) June 23, 2023 × "The question we want to ask him and PDM is that after a year in government and countless trips of Pakistan's FM to the US, the joint India/US statement reduces Pakistan to a promoter of cross-border terrorism in India and nothing more," Khan added in his tweet. Modi-Biden statement The United States and India in a joint statement after the meeting between PM Modi and Biden said the leaders stand together "to counter global terrorism and unequivocally condemn terrorism and violent extremism in all its forms and manifestations." President Biden and Prime Minister Modi reiterated the call for concerted action against all UN-listed terrorist groups including Al-Qa’ida, ISIS/Daesh, Lashkar e-Tayyiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), and Hizb-ul-Mujhahideen. "They strongly condemned cross-border terrorism, the use of terrorist proxies and called on Pakistan to take immediate action to ensure that no territory under its control is used for launching terrorist attacks. They called for the perpetrators of the 26/11 Mumbai and Pathankot attacks to be brought to justice. They noted with concern the increasing global use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), drones and information and communication technologies for terrorist purposes and reaffirmed the importance of working together to combat such misuse," the statement added. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Pakistan's foreign ministry summons US embassy's deputy mission chief over US-India statement

The Biden administration expressed strong condemnation on Monday towards an online harassment campaign targeting Sabrina Siddiqui, a Wall Street Journal reporter, who questioned Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi about his government's human rights record during a White House press conference last week.

National Security Council spokesman John Kirby described the online vitriol as "completely unacceptable" and contrary to the principles of democracy showcased during the state visit. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre echoed the sentiment, emphasising their commitment to press freedom and denouncing any attempts to intimidate or harass journalists, reported NBC.

"It’s completely unacceptable and it's antithetical to the very principles of democracy that ... were on display last week during the state visit," he said.

During the press conference held at the White House on Thursday, Siddiqui directed a question to President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Modi, highlighting concerns raised by human rights groups about religious minority discrimination and stifling of dissent in India.

She asked what measures the Indian government was willing to take to improve the rights of Muslims and other minorities and uphold freedom of speech.

Modi, who rarely engages with reporters, expressed surprise at the question and defended India's democratic values, asserting that there is no discrimination based on caste, creed, age, or geography in the country. He emphasised that democracy is deeply ingrained in both India and the United States.

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Prior to becoming prime minister, Modi faced a ban from the US&nbsp;due to allegations regarding his role in the 2002 Gujarat riots, which resulted in the deaths of around 1,000 people, mostly Muslims.

Since assuming office in 2014, he has faced criticism for various aspects of his human rights record, including the censorship of journalists and the curbing of autonomy in the region of Kashmir.

<h2>Officials condemn vitriolic campaign against Wall Street Journal reporter</h2>

Following her interaction with Modi, Siddiqui became the target of online abuse, primarily from the prime minister's supporters in India.

The Wall Street Journal issued a statement on Monday in support of Siddiqui, describing her as a respected journalist known for her integrity and unbiased reporting.

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<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo">The newspaper unequivocally condemned the harassment she has faced. The South Asian Journalists Association also stood in solidarity with Siddiqui, expressing continued support for her and highlighting that she, like many South Asian and female journalists, is experiencing harassment simply for doing her job.</div>

The incidents surrounding Siddiqui's questioning of Prime Minister Modi and the subsequent online abuse underscore the importance of protecting press freedom and ensuring the safety of journalists.

It highlights the challenges faced by reporters who seek to hold leaders accountable and shed light on human rights concerns. The Biden administration's condemnation of the harassment sends a strong message that such actions are unacceptable and contrary to the principles of democracy and freedom of the press.

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The Biden administration expressed strong condemnation on Monday towards an online harassment campaign targeting Sabrina Siddiqui, a Wall Street Journal reporter, who questioned Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi about his government's human rights record during a White House press conference last week.

The Biden administration expressed strong condemnation on Monday towards an online harassment campaign targeting Sabrina Siddiqui, a Wall Street Journal reporter, who questioned Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi about his government's human rights record during a White House press conference last week. National Security Council spokesman John Kirby described the online vitriol as "completely unacceptable" and contrary to the principles of democracy showcased during the state visit. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre echoed the sentiment, emphasising their commitment to press freedom and denouncing any attempts to intimidate or harass journalists, reported NBC. "It’s completely unacceptable and it's antithetical to the very principles of democracy that ... were on display last week during the state visit," he said. During the press conference held at the White House on Thursday, Siddiqui directed a question to President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Modi, highlighting concerns raised by human rights groups about religious minority discrimination and stifling of dissent in India. She asked what measures the Indian government was willing to take to improve the rights of Muslims and other minorities and uphold freedom of speech. Modi, who rarely engages with reporters, expressed surprise at the question and defended India's democratic values, asserting that there is no discrimination based on caste, creed, age, or geography in the country. He emphasised that democracy is deeply ingrained in both India and the United States. Also read | Indian PM Modi discusses defence, trade with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi Prior to becoming prime minister, Modi faced a ban from the US due to allegations regarding his role in the 2002 Gujarat riots, which resulted in the deaths of around 1,000 people, mostly Muslims. Since assuming office in 2014, he has faced criticism for various aspects of his human rights record, including the censorship of journalists and the curbing of autonomy in the region of Kashmir. Officials condemn vitriolic campaign against Wall Street Journal reporter Following her interaction with Modi, Siddiqui became the target of online abuse, primarily from the prime minister's supporters in India. The Wall Street Journal issued a statement on Monday in support of Siddiqui, describing her as a respected journalist known for her integrity and unbiased reporting. Also watch | 'PM Modi's visit to US was historic and substantial', says Taranjit Singh Sandhu | WION Exclusive The newspaper unequivocally condemned the harassment she has faced. The South Asian Journalists Association also stood in solidarity with Siddiqui, expressing continued support for her and highlighting that she, like many South Asian and female journalists, is experiencing harassment simply for doing her job. The incidents surrounding Siddiqui's questioning of Prime Minister Modi and the subsequent online abuse underscore the importance of protecting press freedom and ensuring the safety of journalists. It highlights the challenges faced by reporters who seek to hold leaders accountable and shed light on human rights concerns. The Biden administration's condemnation of the harassment sends a strong message that such actions are unacceptable and contrary to the principles of democracy and freedom of the press. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Biden administration slams online harassment of journalist questioning Indian PM's human rights record

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India and Egypt share a long-standing history of friendly relations and cooperation. During his visit to Egypt, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to attend the upcoming G20 Summit in New Delhi in September.

India and Egypt share a long-standing history of friendly relations and cooperation. During his visit to Egypt, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to attend the upcoming G20 Summit in New Delhi in September. In Beijing, Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang held a meeting with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko. The discussions focused on "international" issues, taking place amidst a threat from Russia's mercenary group Wagner to storm Moscow. Meanwhile, Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman firmly rebutted former US President Barack Obama's comments regarding the rights of Indian Muslims. Defending PM Modi, the minister drew attention to the military interventions that took place in Muslim-majority nations during Obama's tenure as president. PM Modi invites Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to G20 summit in New Delhi Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his official visit to Egypt, extended an invitation to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to attend the upcoming G20 Summit scheduled to take place in New Delhi in September this year. Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra made this announcement during a press conference held after the significant bilateral meet between the leaders. Russian diplomat in China discusses ‘international’ issues, Beijing 'supports' Moscow over Wagner mutiny Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang met with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko, on Sunday (June 25), in Beijing, where the two countries discussed “international” issues. This comes amid Russia’s mercenary group Wagner group’s mutinous threat to storm the capital city of Moscow, challenging President Vladimir Putin’s decades-long power over the country. 'Bombed 6 Muslim-majority countries': Finance minister Sitharaman hits back at Barack Obama Indian Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday responded strongly over former US President Barack Obama's remarks about the rights of Indian Muslims. Sitharaman, during a press conference held at the party headquarters in New Delhi, expressed her disagreement with Obama's comments and pointed out military actions in Muslim-majority nations during his presidency. Sweden: At least one killed, nine injured after roller coaster accident in amusement park At least one person was killed and nine others, including one child, were injured after a roller coaster accident at the Grona Lund amusement park in the Swedish capital city of Stockholm, on Sunday (June 25), as per local media reports and the police. Meanwhile, several witnesses told broadcaster SVT that the ride had partly derailed. Japan's military considers availing Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service Japan's military is testing Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service with an eye to adopting the technology next fiscal year, the Yomiuri newspaper reported on Sunday, citing unnamed government sources. Al-Shabaab jihadists kill five civilians, including a student, in east Kenya: Report Al-Shabaab jihadists have killed five civilians, some by beheading, in eastern Kenya, a witness and a police source told AFP on Sunday. Porn platform owner: Society proud of sexual expression, adult content to become 'boring' The new owner of Pornhub and founder of Canadian private equity firm Ethical Capital Partners (ECP) believes that governments should stop cracking down on porn websites and instead promote sexual expression while ensuring proper age verification measures are in place. ECP founder Solomon Friedman said adult content will be "boring" similar to (legalised) cannabis, as per AFP news agency. Kourtney and Travis reveal the sex of their baby in the most rocking way - Watch After revealing the news of the pregnancy in the best way possible, Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker's gender reveal was all things cute. On Saturday, the couple revealed that they are expecting a boy. Adele pauses her Las Vegas concert to talk about Titan submersible tragedy, says 'I would never do that' The heartwrenching tragedy of Oceangate’s Titan submersible has gripped the attention of the entire world. On Friday, singer Adele also paused her recent gig to talk about the catastrophic incident. 'He is not getting ignored because of cricketing reasons..': BCCI official on Sarfaraz Khan's non-selection Sarfaraz Khan’s absence from the Test squad for the upcoming West Indies series raised several eyebrows. Following India’s second straight WTC Final defeat, this time against Australia by 209 runs, fans, alongside pundits, expected some drastic changes to happen, at least in the batting order.

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