Aiming to standardising the price of gold in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the country's first international bullion exchange on Friday.

Seeking to make it easier for small bullion dealers and jewellers to trade, the bullion exchange will facilitate a better price negotiation strength, according to India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

As the world's second-biggest consumer of precious metals tries to bring transparency to the market for the precious metal, India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX) will provide technology-driven solutions.

News agency Reuters quoted the exchange as saying, ''IIBX will facilitate the transition of Indian bullion market towards a more organised structure by granting qualified jewellers a direct access to import gold directly through the exchange mechanism.''

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In India's tightly regulated market, gold can be imported and sold to dealers and jewellers only by nominated banks and agencies approved by the central bank.

Currently, the world's top consumer of gold is China which runs a bourse to buy and sell all domestic production and imported gold.

Up from 430 tonnes in 2020, India imported 1,069 tonnes of gold in 2021 as per media reports.

Although no physical exchange takes place during the purchase of gold, the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) and National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) offer gold futures contracts in India.

Gold is passed from one generation to the next in India and according to an estimate, households in the country own collective 25,000 tonnes of the precious metal.

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Aiming to standardising the price of gold in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the country's first international bullion exchange on Friday. Seeking to make it easier for small bullion dealers and jewellers to trade, the bullion exchange will facilitate a better price negotiation strength, according to India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

Aiming to standardising the price of gold in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the country's first international bullion exchange on Friday. Seeking to make it easier for small bullion dealers and jewellers to trade, the bullion exchange will facilitate a better price negotiation strength, according to India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. As the world's second-biggest consumer of precious metals tries to bring transparency to the market for the precious metal, India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX) will provide technology-driven solutions. News agency Reuters quoted the exchange as saying, ''IIBX will facilitate the transition of Indian bullion market towards a more organised structure by granting qualified jewellers a direct access to import gold directly through the exchange mechanism.'' Today is a very special day for GIFT City and India’s efforts to become a hub for FinTech and innovation. pic.twitter.com/Ck5tV52pAr — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 29, 2022 × In India's tightly regulated market, gold can be imported and sold to dealers and jewellers only by nominated banks and agencies approved by the central bank. Currently, the world's top consumer of gold is China which runs a bourse to buy and sell all domestic production and imported gold. Up from 430 tonnes in 2020, India imported 1,069 tonnes of gold in 2021 as per media reports. Although no physical exchange takes place during the purchase of gold, the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) and National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) offer gold futures contracts in India. Gold is passed from one generation to the next in India and according to an estimate, households in the country own collective 25,000 tonnes of the precious metal. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION's live TV here: ×

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Even as India waits for the results of the 16th Presidential elections with bated breath, the race for the selection of the next Vice-President of the country has also begun. M. Venkaiah Naidu's term as vice-president ends on August 10, and the election to choose his replacement will take place on August 6. The ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has chosen Jagdeep Dhankhar as its vice presidential candidate. The joint opposition has pitted Margaret Alva as their candidate against Dhankar.

Let's take a look at NDA candidate Jagdeep Dhankar and his career before being chosen as the vice-president candidate.

Early career:

Dhankar is a renowned law practitioner. In 1979, he registered as an attorney with the Rajasthan High Court. Later he practised law in the Supreme Court of India.&nbsp;

The Sutlej River water dispute, for which Dhankar argued in 2016 on behalf of the state of Haryana, is one significant case in which he was involved.

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Political career:

Dhankar during his political career has been a member of India's three political parties: Janata Dal, Congress and BJP.

In the years 1989 to 1991, he served as an MP from Jhunjhunu constituency of Rajasthan, and represented Janata Dal in the Lok Sabha.

In the 10th Legislative Assembly of Rajasthan, from 1993 to 1998, he served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) representing Kishangarh.

In 1990, during the short-lived Chandra Shekhar government, he was appointed Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs.&nbsp;

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He joined BJP in 2008 and in July 2019, shortly after Prime Minister Narendra Modi took office for the second time, he was named Governor of West Bengal.&nbsp;

On Sunday, he submitted his letter of resignation as governor of West Bengal.

Filing his nomination in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he said: "Not even in my dreams did I think that a common man like me would be given such an opportunity. A farmer`s son has filed his nomination today...Grateful to PM Modi and the leadership for this opportunity," said Dhankhar after filing his nomination.

"I will always strive to enhance the democratic values of the country. Never thought even in my dreams that a person with a humble background like me will get this opportunity."

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Even as India waits for the results of the 16th Presidential elections with bated breath, the race for the selection of the next Vice-President of the country has also begun.

Even as India waits for the results of the 16th Presidential elections with bated breath, the race for the selection of the next Vice-President of the country has also begun. M. Venkaiah Naidu's term as vice-president ends on August 10, and the election to choose his replacement will take place on August 6. The ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has chosen Jagdeep Dhankhar as its vice presidential candidate. The joint opposition has pitted Margaret Alva as their candidate against Dhankar. Let's take a look at NDA candidate Jagdeep Dhankar and his career before being chosen as the vice-president candidate. Early career: Dhankar is a renowned law practitioner. In 1979, he registered as an attorney with the Rajasthan High Court. Later he practised law in the Supreme Court of India. The Sutlej River water dispute, for which Dhankar argued in 2016 on behalf of the state of Haryana, is one significant case in which he was involved. Also read | India President elections 2022: Electoral fate of Murmu, Sinha to be stored in ballot boxes, not EVMs Political career: Dhankar during his political career has been a member of India's three political parties: Janata Dal, Congress and BJP. In the years 1989 to 1991, he served as an MP from Jhunjhunu constituency of Rajasthan, and represented Janata Dal in the Lok Sabha. In the 10th Legislative Assembly of Rajasthan, from 1993 to 1998, he served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) representing Kishangarh. In 1990, during the short-lived Chandra Shekhar government, he was appointed Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs. Also read | Indian Presidential Election 2022: Here's how India elects its President He joined BJP in 2008 and in July 2019, shortly after Prime Minister Narendra Modi took office for the second time, he was named Governor of West Bengal. On Sunday, he submitted his letter of resignation as governor of West Bengal. Filing his nomination in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he said: "Not even in my dreams did I think that a common man like me would be given such an opportunity. A farmer`s son has filed his nomination today...Grateful to PM Modi and the leadership for this opportunity," said Dhankhar after filing his nomination. "I will always strive to enhance the democratic values of the country. Never thought even in my dreams that a person with a humble background like me will get this opportunity." (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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India will help finance the new parliament building of Eswatini with the&nbsp;Export-Import Bank of India [Exim Bank]&nbsp;extending a line of credit of $108.28 million.&nbsp;

Eswatini is a landlocked country in Southern Africa and shares its borders with&nbsp;Mozambique and South Africa.&nbsp;The country was earlier known by the name Swaziland.

The line of credit&nbsp;agreement for this was signed between the&nbsp;General&nbsp;Manager of Exim Bank&nbsp;Nirmit Ved and the Finance minister of&nbsp;&nbsp;Eswatini,&nbsp;Neal H Rijkenberg.

The total number of LOC extended by EXIM bank to the Africa's smallest country now stands at 4, with a total value of $ 176.58 million.&nbsp;These MOUs are used in building of&nbsp;Information technology park and Agricultural Development.

India is also involved in financing of new Parliament in Burundi's national capital Gitega and 2 Ministerial buildings in Bujumbura, country's largest city and main port. In the past,&nbsp;India was involved in the construction of the Parliament building of Afghanistan as well. The building was inaugurated in 2015 by Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and PM Narendra Modi.

A total of 211 Line of Credits (LoCs) amounting to&nbsp;$12.85 billion have been extended to the African countries in various infrastructure projects by New Delhi. Specifically regarding EXIM bank, it has extended 272&nbsp;Lines of Credit, covering&nbsp;62 countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the CIS with credit commitments of around $&nbsp;26.84 billion.

India will help finance the new parliament building of Eswatini with the Export-Import Bank of India [Exim Bank] extending a line of credit of $108.28 million. Eswatini is a landlocked country in Southern Africa and shares its borders with Mozambique and South Africa.

India will help finance the new parliament building of Eswatini with the Export-Import Bank of India [Exim Bank] extending a line of credit of $108.28 million. Eswatini is a landlocked country in Southern Africa and shares its borders with Mozambique and South Africa. The country was earlier known by the name Swaziland. The line of credit agreement for this was signed between the General Manager of Exim Bank Nirmit Ved and the Finance minister of Eswatini, Neal H Rijkenberg. The total number of LOC extended by EXIM bank to the Africa's smallest country now stands at 4, with a total value of $ 176.58 million. These MOUs are used in building of Information technology park and Agricultural Development. India is also involved in financing of new Parliament in Burundi's national capital Gitega and 2 Ministerial buildings in Bujumbura, country's largest city and main port. In the past, India was involved in the construction of the Parliament building of Afghanistan as well. The building was inaugurated in 2015 by Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and PM Narendra Modi. A total of 211 Line of Credits (LoCs) amounting to $12.85 billion have been extended to the African countries in various infrastructure projects by New Delhi. Specifically regarding EXIM bank, it has extended 272 Lines of Credit, covering 62 countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the CIS with credit commitments of around $ 26.84 billion.

India to help finance new parliament building of Eswatini

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday reviewed the progress of conversion of existing nitrogen plants to produce oxygen - a feasibility explored by the Centre considering the requirement of medical oxygen amidst the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus?page=1">Covid-19</a> pandemic. 
 
The Centre has identified more than two dozen nitrogen generation plants for the production of medical oxygen.

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"In order to ramp up oxygen supplies, the government is working on converting nitrogen plants into oxygen plants. Potential industries where current nitrogen plants could be spared, are being identified and converted," the Prime Minister tweeted after the review meeting.

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The process of converting the existing Pressure Swing Absorption (PSA) nitrogen plants for production of oxygen was discussed in the meeting, said a statement issued by the Prime Minister`s Office.

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In the nitrogen plants Carbon Molecular Sieve (CMS) is used whereas Zeolite Molecular Sieve (ZMS) is required for producing oxygen. Therefore, by replacing CMS with ZMS and carrying out a few other changes such as oxygen analyzer, control panel system and flow valves, existing nitrogen plants can be modified to produce oxygen. 
 
"On deliberation with the industries, so far 14 industries have been identified where conversion of plants is under progress. Further 37 nitrogen plants have been also identified with the help of industry associations," said the statement.

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A nitrogen plant modified for the production of oxygen can be either shifted to a nearby hospital or, in case it is not feasible to shift the plant, it can be used for on-site production of oxygen, which can be transported to hospital through specialized vessels or cylinders. 
 
Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, Cabinet Secretary, Home Secretary, Secretary Road Transport and Highways and other senior officials participated in the meeting. 
 
Oxygen produced in on-site plants has to be compressed and filled in cylinders or special vessels using a high-pressure compressor for transporting to hospitals. 
 
Facilitation is being provided to these industries for completion of work at the earliest. 
 
The Centre had earlier asked the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), which has a comprehensive database of industrial units, to identify the industries having spare nitrogen plants and explore the feasibility of converting existing nitrogen plants to produce oxygen. 
 
The CPCB with the help of the State Pollution Control Boards has identified such potential industries, wherein existing nitrogen generation plants may be spared for production of oxygen. 
 
In this regard, consultations have been held with potential industrial units and experts. 
 
The Centre`s step comes as India has been hit by a devastating wave of Covid infections -- the daily new cases crossed the four-lakh mark on Saturday and 3,92,488 new Covid-19 cases were reported on Sunday morning. The surge in cases has left hospitals overwhelmed, doctors traumatised, and resources like beds, medicines and oxygen in perilously short supply. 
 
The scale of the crisis has prompted the global community to step in with oxygen concentrators, tankers and other equipment being flown in by the United States, the United Kingdom, Singapore, the European Union and other countries.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday reviewed the progress of conversion of existing nitrogen plants to produce oxygen - a feasibility explored by the Centre considering the requirement of medical oxygen amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday reviewed the progress of conversion of existing nitrogen plants to produce oxygen - a feasibility explored by the Centre considering the requirement of medical oxygen amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. The Centre has identified more than two dozen nitrogen generation plants for the production of medical oxygen. Also read | While India fights oxygen shortage, another challenge lurks in the shadows "In order to ramp up oxygen supplies, the government is working on converting nitrogen plants into oxygen plants. Potential industries where current nitrogen plants could be spared, are being identified and converted," the Prime Minister tweeted after the review meeting. In order to ramp up oxygen supplies, the Government is working on converting nitrogen plants into oxygen plants. Potential industries where current nitrogen plants could be spared, are being identified & converted. https://t.co/Gl9E6a7sCl — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 2, 2021 × The process of converting the existing Pressure Swing Absorption (PSA) nitrogen plants for production of oxygen was discussed in the meeting, said a statement issued by the Prime Minister`s Office. Also read | COVID-19: India records highest-ever 4,01,993 new cases, 3,523 deaths In the nitrogen plants Carbon Molecular Sieve (CMS) is used whereas Zeolite Molecular Sieve (ZMS) is required for producing oxygen. Therefore, by replacing CMS with ZMS and carrying out a few other changes such as oxygen analyzer, control panel system and flow valves, existing nitrogen plants can be modified to produce oxygen. "On deliberation with the industries, so far 14 industries have been identified where conversion of plants is under progress. Further 37 nitrogen plants have been also identified with the help of industry associations," said the statement. Also read | Oxygen aid arrives in India amid record-break Covid numbers A nitrogen plant modified for the production of oxygen can be either shifted to a nearby hospital or, in case it is not feasible to shift the plant, it can be used for on-site production of oxygen, which can be transported to hospital through specialized vessels or cylinders. Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, Cabinet Secretary, Home Secretary, Secretary Road Transport and Highways and other senior officials participated in the meeting. Oxygen produced in on-site plants has to be compressed and filled in cylinders or special vessels using a high-pressure compressor for transporting to hospitals. Facilitation is being provided to these industries for completion of work at the earliest. The Centre had earlier asked the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), which has a comprehensive database of industrial units, to identify the industries having spare nitrogen plants and explore the feasibility of converting existing nitrogen plants to produce oxygen. The CPCB with the help of the State Pollution Control Boards has identified such potential industries, wherein existing nitrogen generation plants may be spared for production of oxygen. In this regard, consultations have been held with potential industrial units and experts. The Centre`s step comes as India has been hit by a devastating wave of Covid infections -- the daily new cases crossed the four-lakh mark on Saturday and 3,92,488 new Covid-19 cases were reported on Sunday morning. The surge in cases has left hospitals overwhelmed, doctors traumatised, and resources like beds, medicines and oxygen in perilously short supply. The scale of the crisis has prompted the global community to step in with oxygen concentrators, tankers and other equipment being flown in by the United States, the United Kingdom, Singapore, the European Union and other countries.

PM reviews progress of converting nitrogen plants to produce oxygen

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held a virtual meeting with experts to review oxygen and medicine availability. He also reviewed the human resource situation, in relation to the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">COVID-19 pandemic</a>, and ways to augment it.

According to government sources, the Prime Minister reviewed the matter of augmenting human resources for effective management of COVID-19 in the country today.

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During the meeting, several steps to incentivize students and pass-outs of medical and nursing courses to join Covid duty were taken.

The decisions which were taken in the meeting may include delaying the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) examination and incentivizing MBBS pass-outs studying for it to join Covid duty. It might also include utilising services of final year MBBS and nursing students in Covid Duty.

Medical personnel doing Covid duty will be given preference in government recruitment as well as a financial incentive.

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India reported 3,92,488 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, down from yesterday`s high of over 4 lakh cases, taking the cumulative count of the cases to 1,95,57,457, the Union Health Ministry said today.&nbsp;

Currently, there are 33,49,644 active cases of COVID-19 in the country and the death toll has mounted to 2,15,542. The total doses of the COVID-19 vaccine administered stand at over 15,68,16,031, informed the health ministry.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held a virtual meeting with experts to review oxygen and medicine availability. He also reviewed the human resource situation, in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic, and ways to augment it.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held a virtual meeting with experts to review oxygen and medicine availability. He also reviewed the human resource situation, in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic, and ways to augment it. According to government sources, the Prime Minister reviewed the matter of augmenting human resources for effective management of COVID-19 in the country today. Also read | India receives essential medical supplies from France to combat COVID-19 surge Taiwan's first batch of COVID-19 aid leaves for India During the meeting, several steps to incentivize students and pass-outs of medical and nursing courses to join Covid duty were taken. The decisions which were taken in the meeting may include delaying the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) examination and incentivizing MBBS pass-outs studying for it to join Covid duty. It might also include utilising services of final year MBBS and nursing students in Covid Duty. Medical personnel doing Covid duty will be given preference in government recruitment as well as a financial incentive. Also read | Taiwan's first batch of COVID-19 aid leaves for India India reported 3,92,488 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, down from yesterday`s high of over 4 lakh cases, taking the cumulative count of the cases to 1,95,57,457, the Union Health Ministry said today. Currently, there are 33,49,644 active cases of COVID-19 in the country and the death toll has mounted to 2,15,542. The total doses of the COVID-19 vaccine administered stand at over 15,68,16,031, informed the health ministry.

COVID-19: PM Modi reviews oxygen and medicine availability

Ministers from six countries including Afghanistan, Iran, Uzbekistan, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Armenia will take part in India's commemoration of Chabahar Day on Thursday.

The "Chabahar Day" will be celebrated on the last day of the mega India maritime summit that was inaugurated by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday.

Transport minister of Afghanistan Qudratullah Zaki, Armenia's Infrastructure minister Suren Papikyan, Iran's Minister of Roads, Mohammad Eslami, Russia's Deputy Minister of Industry Oleg N Ryazantsev and Uzbekistan's Deputy Minister of Transport Choriyev Jasurbek Ergashevich will be present at the virtual meet. India will be represented by 2 of its minister--India's external affairs minister Dr S. Jaishankar and Minister of State for ports Mansukh Mandaviya.

Earlier this week, speaking to WION, Mandaviya said, "Chabahar port is an important destination, and we are developing it. 2 cranes have been put. I will be going and inaugurating it. Chabahar connects us to CIS countries... which will increase connectivity to Europe. Chabahar port is important"

Chabahar in Iran is key to India's westwards connectivity, providing inroads to Afghanistan and Central Asia and the key to the north-south international transport corridor linking Mumbai with Moscow. January saw India sending 2 cranes for the port, and the next few months will see four&nbsp;more cranes being sent that will increase the efficiency of the port.&nbsp;

Interest has been coming from Central Asian countries to be part of the project. A working group of India, Iran, and Uzbekistan met in December as one of the key outcomes of the India Uzbekistan virtual summit between the leaders of the 2 countries. In fact, 3 of the participating countries taking part in the "Chabahar day" are from central Asia.

Last year, the Kazakh envoy to Delhi Yerlan Alimbayev pointing out his country's interest in the project said, "Kazakhstan will not only join, we are actually in a process. We initiated this process and we were expected the Chabahar connection will be done"

Ministers from six countries including Afghanistan, Iran, Uzbekistan, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Armenia will take part in India's commemoration of Chabahar Day on Thursday.

Ministers from six countries including Afghanistan, Iran, Uzbekistan, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Armenia will take part in India's commemoration of Chabahar Day on Thursday. The "Chabahar Day" will be celebrated on the last day of the mega India maritime summit that was inaugurated by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday. Transport minister of Afghanistan Qudratullah Zaki, Armenia's Infrastructure minister Suren Papikyan, Iran's Minister of Roads, Mohammad Eslami, Russia's Deputy Minister of Industry Oleg N Ryazantsev and Uzbekistan's Deputy Minister of Transport Choriyev Jasurbek Ergashevich will be present at the virtual meet. India will be represented by 2 of its minister--India's external affairs minister Dr S. Jaishankar and Minister of State for ports Mansukh Mandaviya. Earlier this week, speaking to WION, Mandaviya said, "Chabahar port is an important destination, and we are developing it. 2 cranes have been put. I will be going and inaugurating it. Chabahar connects us to CIS countries... which will increase connectivity to Europe. Chabahar port is important" Chabahar in Iran is key to India's westwards connectivity, providing inroads to Afghanistan and Central Asia and the key to the north-south international transport corridor linking Mumbai with Moscow. January saw India sending 2 cranes for the port, and the next few months will see four more cranes being sent that will increase the efficiency of the port. Interest has been coming from Central Asian countries to be part of the project. A working group of India, Iran, and Uzbekistan met in December as one of the key outcomes of the India Uzbekistan virtual summit between the leaders of the 2 countries. In fact, 3 of the participating countries taking part in the "Chabahar day" are from central Asia. Last year, the Kazakh envoy to Delhi Yerlan Alimbayev pointing out his country's interest in the project said, "Kazakhstan will not only join, we are actually in a process. We initiated this process and we were expected the Chabahar connection will be done"

Ministers from 6 countries to participate in India's commemoration of Chabahar Day

India celebrates International Yoga Day amid coronavirus pandemic

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid obeisance and performed puja at Badrinath temple on the second day of his two-day visit to Uttarakhand, reported news agency PTI.&nbsp;

The prime minister reached Badrinath after spending around 20 hours in the Himalayan shrine of Kedarnath.

Modi offered prayers at innermost sanctum in Badrinath, another temple in Uttarakhand's 'char dham' religious circuit, dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid obeisance and performed puja at Badrinath temple on the second day of his two-day visit to Uttarakhand, reported news agency PTI.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid obeisance and performed puja at Badrinath temple on the second day of his two-day visit to Uttarakhand, reported news agency PTI. The prime minister reached Badrinath after spending around 20 hours in the Himalayan shrine of Kedarnath. Modi offered prayers at innermost sanctum in Badrinath, another temple in Uttarakhand's 'char dham' religious circuit, dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi performs puja at Badrinath temple

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday addressed a rally here by mobile phone after bad weather stopped him from reaching the venue.

Modi was to blow the poll bugle for the state at the meeting, named `Shanknaad' - or the blowing of conch shells - to indicate just that.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat, state BJP president Ajay Bhatt and party MPs Bhagat Singh Koshiyari, Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank and Mala Rajya Lakshmi Shah sat on the dais, as the sound system relayed the brief speech.

Modi arrived at Dehradun's Jolly Grant airport on schedule at about 7 am, and was to travel ahead by helicopter.

He waited there for over four hours for the weather to clear up for the Mi-17 helicopter to take off.

The prime minister left by helicopter for Kalagarh at 11.15 am and then travelled to the Dhikala zone of the Corbett Tiger Reserve.

But he could not go beyond Dhikala as the weather turned bad in the afternoon once again, prompting him to address the meeting on phone.

The prime minister apologised to the people who stayed put at the Rudrapur venue despite the intermittent rain.

"I am unhappy that despite having come to Uttarakhand, I could not reach in your midst because of bad weather. Still, you are waiting to listen to me," he said.

He announced new co-operative and farmer welfare schemes worth Rs 33 crore.

During the four hours he spent at the Corbett Tiger Reserve, the prime minister announced the launch of a tiger safari at Pankhrau between Kotdwar and Kalagarh.

Modi spent about 30 minutes around the Dhikala and Khinanauli forest tracks, and also went to the Khinanauli forest rest house, an official said.

He discussed tiger conservation with the reserve officials, also asking them about incidents of man-animal conflict.&nbsp;

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday addressed a rally here by mobile phone after bad weather stopped him from reaching the venue. Modi was to blow the poll bugle for the state at the meeting, named `Shanknaad' - or the blowing of conch shells - to indicate just that.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday addressed a rally here by mobile phone after bad weather stopped him from reaching the venue. Modi was to blow the poll bugle for the state at the meeting, named `Shanknaad' - or the blowing of conch shells - to indicate just that. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat, state BJP president Ajay Bhatt and party MPs Bhagat Singh Koshiyari, Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank and Mala Rajya Lakshmi Shah sat on the dais, as the sound system relayed the brief speech. Modi arrived at Dehradun's Jolly Grant airport on schedule at about 7 am, and was to travel ahead by helicopter. He waited there for over four hours for the weather to clear up for the Mi-17 helicopter to take off. The prime minister left by helicopter for Kalagarh at 11.15 am and then travelled to the Dhikala zone of the Corbett Tiger Reserve. But he could not go beyond Dhikala as the weather turned bad in the afternoon once again, prompting him to address the meeting on phone. The prime minister apologised to the people who stayed put at the Rudrapur venue despite the intermittent rain. "I am unhappy that despite having come to Uttarakhand, I could not reach in your midst because of bad weather. Still, you are waiting to listen to me," he said. He announced new co-operative and farmer welfare schemes worth Rs 33 crore. During the four hours he spent at the Corbett Tiger Reserve, the prime minister announced the launch of a tiger safari at Pankhrau between Kotdwar and Kalagarh. Modi spent about 30 minutes around the Dhikala and Khinanauli forest tracks, and also went to the Khinanauli forest rest house, an official said. He discussed tiger conservation with the reserve officials, also asking them about incidents of man-animal conflict.

Modi stopped by bad weather, addresses rally over phone

India and South Africa on Friday exchanged a<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/with-south-africas-presence-this-republic-day-india-increases-its-engagement-with-the-continent-192614"> three-year strategic programme </a>of cooperation that pledged to strengthen ties and work on United Nations reforms.&nbsp;

"Both are strategically located at Indian ocean and democracies. We are the inheritors of the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela and that is why we share the world view. We are also working together at United Nations Security Council (UNSC) reforms," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said.&nbsp;

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed gratitude to India for its support to Pretoria in&nbsp;its bid for a non-permanent member of UNSC and said, "our tenure will focus on extending peace and security in the world and strengthen the multilateral system".

Bilateral trade between India and South Africa stood at $10.65 billion in 2018-19. Both Delhi and Pretoria are members of G20, IBSA, IORA &amp; BRICS.&nbsp;

Earlier, South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa was given a ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhawan.

Speaking at Rashtrapati Bhawan he said, "It's a real joy and pleasure to be here in India. This is a historic visit for us as South Africans because we are not only here to consolidate relation between India and South Africa but also to remember the great leaders of our two countries."

Lauding Mahatma Gandhi and South African leader Nelson Mandela, he said&nbsp;"Gandhi and Mandela are the two outstanding leaders that have blazed the particular trail for respect for human rights, freedom and democracy. They have put a path that all of us are traversing and we are the inheritors of the great work they have performed and we are in there awe."

He added, "my coming here as President of South Africa is to celebrate with people of India and pleased PM Modi invited me.''

He also paid homage to father of nation Mahatma Gandhi and wrote at visitors'&nbsp;book, "In honour of a world that is peaceful offering prosperity to its people"

The visit by the president comes in a year when India is celebrating the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.&nbsp;

On Saturday he will be the chief guest at Republic Day parade. PM Modi personally handed over the invite to President Cyril when he met him on the sidelines of G20 summit in Argentina in December&nbsp;2018. He will be the second&nbsp;African leader to be the chief guest at Republic day parade and comes at a time when India is increasing its engagement with Africa.

This is the 2nd time a South African President will be the chief guest at Republic day. In 1995, the then President of South Africa Nelson Mandela was the chief guest at Republic day.

India and South Africa on Friday exchanged a three-year strategic programme of cooperation that pledged to strengthen ties and work on United Nations reforms. "Both are strategically located at Indian ocean and democracies.

India and South Africa on Friday exchanged a three-year strategic programme of cooperation that pledged to strengthen ties and work on United Nations reforms. "Both are strategically located at Indian ocean and democracies. We are the inheritors of the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela and that is why we share the world view. We are also working together at United Nations Security Council (UNSC) reforms," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed gratitude to India for its support to Pretoria in its bid for a non-permanent member of UNSC and said, "our tenure will focus on extending peace and security in the world and strengthen the multilateral system". Bilateral trade between India and South Africa stood at $10.65 billion in 2018-19. Both Delhi and Pretoria are members of G20, IBSA, IORA & BRICS. Earlier, South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa was given a ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhawan. Speaking at Rashtrapati Bhawan he said, "It's a real joy and pleasure to be here in India. This is a historic visit for us as South Africans because we are not only here to consolidate relation between India and South Africa but also to remember the great leaders of our two countries." Lauding Mahatma Gandhi and South African leader Nelson Mandela, he said "Gandhi and Mandela are the two outstanding leaders that have blazed the particular trail for respect for human rights, freedom and democracy. They have put a path that all of us are traversing and we are the inheritors of the great work they have performed and we are in there awe." He added, "my coming here as President of South Africa is to celebrate with people of India and pleased PM Modi invited me.'' He also paid homage to father of nation Mahatma Gandhi and wrote at visitors' book, "In honour of a world that is peaceful offering prosperity to its people" The visit by the president comes in a year when India is celebrating the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. On Saturday he will be the chief guest at Republic Day parade. PM Modi personally handed over the invite to President Cyril when he met him on the sidelines of G20 summit in Argentina in December 2018. He will be the second African leader to be the chief guest at Republic day parade and comes at a time when India is increasing its engagement with Africa. This is the 2nd time a South African President will be the chief guest at Republic day. In 1995, the then President of South Africa Nelson Mandela was the chief guest at Republic day.

India, South Africa sign 3-year strategic programme, pledge to strengthen ties

Terming the Enforcement Directorate an "embarrassing disaster" under the current dispensation, the Congress Sunday said it is fully committed to probing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government's "collusion" with AgustaWestland if it comes to power in 2019.

The party said that after the BJP came to power at the Centre, the Defence Ministry lifted the ban on AgustaWestland imposed during the UPA rule and even allowed it to bid for 100 naval utility helicopters.

"The ED may save the Modi government today, but when it is voted out of power in 2019, we are committed to fully investigate PM Modi and his government's collusion with AgustaWestland," Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala told reporters.

He added, "Under Modi, the ED has become an embarrassing disaster."

The attack came a day after the probe agency, investigating the AgustaWestland case, told a court that accused middleman <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/agustawestland-scam-christian-michel-named-mrs-gandhi-son-of-italian-lady-in-probe-ed-tells-court-187221">Christian Michel has made a reference to "Mrs Gandhi"</a>.

Surjewala alleged that the government was pressuring Michel to make a "false" statement against the Gandhi family and dared it to place in the public domain any such evidence it has against the Congress leadership.

He accused the government of trying to hide its own "collusion" in AgustaWestland case by creating a lot of noise.

"They are using Christian Michel as a sounding board to defend its own wrong doings and misdeeds. Panicking and running scared, PM Modi and his government are now raking up controversies to hide its own government's connivance," he said.

"It is now clear that the 'chowkidaar is daagdaar' (the watchman is tainted)," he alleged.

Surjewala also posed a set of six questions to the government and asked why the Defence Ministry ended the ban on AgustaWestland in July 2014 and made the company a part of the 'Make in India' programme.

Terming the Enforcement Directorate an "embarrassing disaster" under the current dispensation, the Congress Sunday said it is fully committed to probing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government's "collusion" with AgustaWestland if it comes to power in 2019.

Terming the Enforcement Directorate an "embarrassing disaster" under the current dispensation, the Congress Sunday said it is fully committed to probing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government's "collusion" with AgustaWestland if it comes to power in 2019. The party said that after the BJP came to power at the Centre, the Defence Ministry lifted the ban on AgustaWestland imposed during the UPA rule and even allowed it to bid for 100 naval utility helicopters. "The ED may save the Modi government today, but when it is voted out of power in 2019, we are committed to fully investigate PM Modi and his government's collusion with AgustaWestland," Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala told reporters. He added, "Under Modi, the ED has become an embarrassing disaster." The attack came a day after the probe agency, investigating the AgustaWestland case, told a court that accused middleman Christian Michel has made a reference to "Mrs Gandhi". Surjewala alleged that the government was pressuring Michel to make a "false" statement against the Gandhi family and dared it to place in the public domain any such evidence it has against the Congress leadership. He accused the government of trying to hide its own "collusion" in AgustaWestland case by creating a lot of noise. "They are using Christian Michel as a sounding board to defend its own wrong doings and misdeeds. Panicking and running scared, PM Modi and his government are now raking up controversies to hide its own government's connivance," he said. "It is now clear that the 'chowkidaar is daagdaar' (the watchman is tainted)," he alleged. Surjewala also posed a set of six questions to the government and asked why the Defence Ministry ended the ban on AgustaWestland in July 2014 and made the company a part of the 'Make in India' programme.

Under Modi, ED has become 'embarrassing disaster': Congress hits back on 'Mrs Gandhi' claim

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday attacked Rahul Gandhi and said that Congress president always "forgets what he says, as he delivers his speeches with the help of notes provided by his aides".

Addressing an election rally in Hyderabad, Modi said "Naamdaar (Rahul) always fails to remember what he had said earlier. He also fails to recall where he has said a particular thing and in which context. He is handed over the chit and he reads from it."

"The Congress party is tolerating Rahul Gandhi till he attains some talent. The party has no internal democracy and four generations of one family have ruled the Congress," added Modi.

Taking aim at the Congress for calling BJP B team of TRS, &nbsp;Modi said before elections in Karnataka, Congress was repeatedly said that JD(S) is BJP's B team, but we all know what happened after elections, the same thing could happen in Telangana. Congress and TRS are basically two sides of the same coin, &nbsp;Modis said.

''What we are seeing in Telangana is dynastic politics. Out of all the parties, which are contesting these elections, only one party, the BJP values democratic ideals, Modi added.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday attacked Rahul Gandhi and said that Congress president always "forgets what he says, as he delivers his speeches with the help of notes provided by his aides".

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday attacked Rahul Gandhi and said that Congress president always "forgets what he says, as he delivers his speeches with the help of notes provided by his aides". Addressing an election rally in Hyderabad, Modi said "Naamdaar (Rahul) always fails to remember what he had said earlier. He also fails to recall where he has said a particular thing and in which context. He is handed over the chit and he reads from it." "The Congress party is tolerating Rahul Gandhi till he attains some talent. The party has no internal democracy and four generations of one family have ruled the Congress," added Modi. Taking aim at the Congress for calling BJP B team of TRS, Modi said before elections in Karnataka, Congress was repeatedly said that JD(S) is BJP's B team, but we all know what happened after elections, the same thing could happen in Telangana. Congress and TRS are basically two sides of the same coin, Modis said. ''What we are seeing in Telangana is dynastic politics. Out of all the parties, which are contesting these elections, only one party, the BJP values democratic ideals, Modi added.

Congress and TRS are two sides of the same coin: PM Modi

The 13 G20 Summit ended with a number of big outcomes such as India being as the host for G20 in 2022 and Trump-Xi truce in the ongoing trade war.&nbsp;

India will be hosting the summit on the 75th Independence anniversary year.

Speaking at the G20 summit, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi said "It's India's 75th Independence Day in 2022 &amp; we had requested Italy if we can get '22 instead of '21 (for hosting G20 summit). They accepted our request, others accepted it too.I'm grateful and I invite leadership from across the world to come to India in 2022"

Italy and India swapped year for hosting G20 summit. Italy will be hosting G20 Summit in 2021. Italian PM Giuseppe Conte said it was "very important for India to celebrate its 75th anniversary of Independence with our presence and therefore I decide to accept the swap".

In Asia, South Korea hosted G20 in 2010, followed by Turkey in 2015 and China in 2016.&nbsp;

GLOBAL OUTCOMES

On Global outcomes, US president and Chinese President met for almost two-and-a-half hours on a working dinner. Later in a press statement, the white house said, "President Trump has agreed that on January 1, 2019, he will leave the tariffs on $200 billion worth of product at the 10% rate, and not raise it to 25% at this time."

According to White House, China also agreed to purchase "very substantial" amount of agricultural, energy, industrial, and other product from the United States to "reduce the trade imbalance between our two countries."

US President has been calling on Bejing to reduce the trade deficit with Washington.

Trump &amp; Xi have also agreed to "immediately" begin negotiations on "structural changes" with respect to forced technology transfer, intellectual property protection, non-tariff barriers, cyber intrusions and cyber theft, services and agriculture. Both agreed that this will be completed within the next 90 days.

President Trump said, “This was an amazing and productive meeting with unlimited possibilities for both the United States and China. It is my great honour to be working with President Xi.”

India's Prime minister also spoke on the ongoing trade wars between world number one and number two economies in the world saying it has a "collateral" impact on emerging economies.

Terror and the issue of fugitive economic offenders remained the key focus by the PM with the PM calling on the need to "implement the 11 point action plan against terrorism which was issued as a stand-alone statement in last year's G20 summit (in Hamburg)".&nbsp;

India's Sherpa or Chief negotiator Shaktikanta Das, replying to WION's question on terror said, "PM raised the issue of terror and the way it undermines human life and also economies and society. PM emphasised that the Hamburg declaration should be implemented by all countries. "

PM had also given 9 point agenda to tackle fugitive economic offenders which called on Financial Action Task Force (FATF) &nbsp;to define economic offenders.&nbsp;

On the sidelines of G20, PM Modi also met a number of world leaders including Chinese President Xi for the fourth time since he assumed office and invited South African President Cyril Ramaphosa for the Republic day celebrations.

Speaking after the bilateral, Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale said, "PM extended South Africa Pres Cyril Ramaphosa invitation to be the chief guest for India's Republic Day in 2019 and Ramaphosa accepted."

The 13 G20 Summit ended with a number of big outcomes such as India being as the host for G20 in 2022 and Trump-Xi truce in the ongoing trade war. India will be hosting the summit on the 75th Independence anniversary year.

The 13 G20 Summit ended with a number of big outcomes such as India being as the host for G20 in 2022 and Trump-Xi truce in the ongoing trade war. India will be hosting the summit on the 75th Independence anniversary year. Speaking at the G20 summit, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi said "It's India's 75th Independence Day in 2022 & we had requested Italy if we can get '22 instead of '21 (for hosting G20 summit). They accepted our request, others accepted it too.I'm grateful and I invite leadership from across the world to come to India in 2022" Italy and India swapped year for hosting G20 summit. Italy will be hosting G20 Summit in 2021. Italian PM Giuseppe Conte said it was "very important for India to celebrate its 75th anniversary of Independence with our presence and therefore I decide to accept the swap". In Asia, South Korea hosted G20 in 2010, followed by Turkey in 2015 and China in 2016. GLOBAL OUTCOMES On Global outcomes, US president and Chinese President met for almost two-and-a-half hours on a working dinner. Later in a press statement, the white house said, "President Trump has agreed that on January 1, 2019, he will leave the tariffs on $200 billion worth of product at the 10% rate, and not raise it to 25% at this time." According to White House, China also agreed to purchase "very substantial" amount of agricultural, energy, industrial, and other product from the United States to "reduce the trade imbalance between our two countries." US President has been calling on Bejing to reduce the trade deficit with Washington. Trump & Xi have also agreed to "immediately" begin negotiations on "structural changes" with respect to forced technology transfer, intellectual property protection, non-tariff barriers, cyber intrusions and cyber theft, services and agriculture. Both agreed that this will be completed within the next 90 days. President Trump said, “This was an amazing and productive meeting with unlimited possibilities for both the United States and China. It is my great honour to be working with President Xi.” India's Prime minister also spoke on the ongoing trade wars between world number one and number two economies in the world saying it has a "collateral" impact on emerging economies. Terror and the issue of fugitive economic offenders remained the key focus by the PM with the PM calling on the need to "implement the 11 point action plan against terrorism which was issued as a stand-alone statement in last year's G20 summit (in Hamburg)". India's Sherpa or Chief negotiator Shaktikanta Das, replying to WION's question on terror said, "PM raised the issue of terror and the way it undermines human life and also economies and society. PM emphasised that the Hamburg declaration should be implemented by all countries. " PM had also given 9 point agenda to tackle fugitive economic offenders which called on Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to define economic offenders. On the sidelines of G20, PM Modi also met a number of world leaders including Chinese President Xi for the fourth time since he assumed office and invited South African President Cyril Ramaphosa for the Republic day celebrations. Speaking after the bilateral, Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale said, "PM extended South Africa Pres Cyril Ramaphosa invitation to be the chief guest for India's Republic Day in 2019 and Ramaphosa accepted."

G20's big outcomes: India to host G20 in 2022, Trump-Xi's trade truce

Arriving here ahead of a planned VHP rally for a Ram temple, Shiv Sena Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray asked the Narendra Modi government on Saturday to spell out the date when it will be constructed.&nbsp;

Day, months, years and generations have passed,? he said. Mandir wahin baneyenge, par date nahin batayenge (You say you will make the temple there, but won't tell the date),? he said.

First, say when will you construct the temple, the rest we will talk later, he said in what sounded like a dare to the Bharatiya Janata Party government ahead of next year's Lok Sabha elections.

Thackeray arrived in Ayodhya for a two-day visit, which he claimed was not political. 
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Arriving here ahead of a planned VHP rally for a Ram temple, Shiv Sena Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray asked the Narendra Modi government on Saturday to spell out the date when it will be constructed.

Arriving here ahead of a planned VHP rally for a Ram temple, Shiv Sena Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray asked the Narendra Modi government on Saturday to spell out the date when it will be constructed. Day, months, years and generations have passed,? he said. Mandir wahin baneyenge, par date nahin batayenge (You say you will make the temple there, but won't tell the date),? he said. First, say when will you construct the temple, the rest we will talk later, he said in what sounded like a dare to the Bharatiya Janata Party government ahead of next year's Lok Sabha elections. Thackeray arrived in Ayodhya for a two-day visit, which he claimed was not political.

Spell out the date for Ram temple construction: Uddhav Thackeray

This generation of farmers are suffering due to the wrongdoings and wrong policies of the Congress, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing a public rally in Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh on Saturday.&nbsp;

Modi said that his government is bearing the brunt of Congress misrule.&nbsp;

''If Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel would had become the first prime minister of India, the condition of farmers that have deteriorated due to the misrule of Congress in 55-60 years wouldn't have happened. The farmers of our country would have been strong,'' Modi said.&nbsp;

Congress is dividing the people, Modi alleged and said recently, videos of a senior Congress leader has surfaced on social media wherein he was seeking votes from particular groups. Such a thing is not acceptable. It is a disrespect of democracy, Modi said.&nbsp;

Congress manufactures and spreads lies, Modi alleged and added Indira Gandhi Ji gave the slogan of 'Garibi Hatao' but could not eliminate poverty.&nbsp;

She nationalised banks and said the poor would benefit from it, but what happened? So many people did not even have accounts, Modi said.&nbsp;

This generation of farmers are suffering due to the wrongdoings and wrong policies of the Congress, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing a public rally in Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh on Saturday.

This generation of farmers are suffering due to the wrongdoings and wrong policies of the Congress, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing a public rally in Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh on Saturday. Modi said that his government is bearing the brunt of Congress misrule. ''If Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel would had become the first prime minister of India, the condition of farmers that have deteriorated due to the misrule of Congress in 55-60 years wouldn't have happened. The farmers of our country would have been strong,'' Modi said. Congress is dividing the people, Modi alleged and said recently, videos of a senior Congress leader has surfaced on social media wherein he was seeking votes from particular groups. Such a thing is not acceptable. It is a disrespect of democracy, Modi said. Congress manufactures and spreads lies, Modi alleged and added Indira Gandhi Ji gave the slogan of 'Garibi Hatao' but could not eliminate poverty. She nationalised banks and said the poor would benefit from it, but what happened? So many people did not even have accounts, Modi said.

Modi linkens farmers' woes to 55-60 years of Congress misrule 

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