<p>In a survey conducted by a US-based consulting firm 'Morning Consult', Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was ranked as the most popular leader globally as he received an approval rating of 78 per cent.</p>

<p>According to the survey, the ratings of PM Modi trumped those of world leaders like French President Emmanuel Macron, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and US President Joe Biden. Around 22 world leaders were surveyed in the poll for the ratings.</p>

<p>The Political Intelligence research firm stated that the "Global Leader Approval" survey has been based on the data which was collected between January 26 and January 31, this year.</p>

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<p>A seven-day moving average of every country's adult residents was collated by the firm, as sample sizes of different countries varied.</p>

<p>India's Prime Minister Modi received 78 per cent of approval ratings, which was way more than the 40 per cent ratings which US President Biden received.</p>

<p>The second place was clinched by Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador with 68 per cent ratings and the third position was occupied by Swiss President Alain Berset with a 62 per cent approval rating.</p>

<p>As per the data shared by the website of the US-tracking firm, PM Modi received 78 per cent of approval while 18 per cent of people disapproved of him as a leader.</p>

<p>The firm regularly updates the list with US President Joe Biden standing at number seven currently.</p>

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<p>Among the 22 nations, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, South Korean President Yoon Seok-youl and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida were ranked at the last three positions on the list.</p>

<p>Italy's newly elected first female Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stood in sixth place after receiving 52 per cent ratings.</p>

<p>Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was also featured in fourth place in the survey with a 58 per cent approval rating.\</p>

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In a survey conducted by a US-based consulting firm 'Morning Consult', Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was ranked as the most popular leader globally as he received an approval rating of 78 per cent.

In a survey conducted by a US-based consulting firm 'Morning Consult', Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was ranked as the most popular leader globally as he received an approval rating of 78 per cent. According to the survey, the ratings of PM Modi trumped those of world leaders like French President Emmanuel Macron, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and US President Joe Biden. Around 22 world leaders were surveyed in the poll for the ratings. The Political Intelligence research firm stated that the "Global Leader Approval" survey has been based on the data which was collected between January 26 and January 31, this year. ALSO READ | India, US officials chalking out plans for PM Modi’s visit to White House: Report A seven-day moving average of every country's adult residents was collated by the firm, as sample sizes of different countries varied. India's Prime Minister Modi received 78 per cent of approval ratings, which was way more than the 40 per cent ratings which US President Biden received. The second place was clinched by Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador with 68 per cent ratings and the third position was occupied by Swiss President Alain Berset with a 62 per cent approval rating. As per the data shared by the website of the US-tracking firm, PM Modi received 78 per cent of approval while 18 per cent of people disapproved of him as a leader. The firm regularly updates the list with US President Joe Biden standing at number seven currently. WATCH | Decoding 8 years of Narendra Modi as Indian PM Among the 22 nations, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, South Korean President Yoon Seok-youl and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida were ranked at the last three positions on the list. Italy's newly elected first female Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stood in sixth place after receiving 52 per cent ratings. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was also featured in fourth place in the survey with a 58 per cent approval rating.\ (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>The Indian officials are currently in talks with their US counterparts to finalise the schedule of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visit to the White House later this year, Reuters news agency reported citing a Washington official.&nbsp;According to the report, the dates have not yet been decided. But the possibility of the Indian PM’s visit to the US gained ground following the meeting between Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and his US counterpart Jake Sullivan and Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Washington recently.</p>

<p>During the meeting, both countries pledged to deepen ties on military equipment, semiconductors and artificial intelligence.</p>

<p>US President Joe Biden is expected to visit New Delhi in September for the G20 meetings hosted by India.</p>

<p>The American president is also expected to meet with Modi during a mid-year meeting of the Quad countries, which is hosted by Australia and also includes Japan.</p>

<p>The visit takes place in the backdrop of growing Chinese influence and the import of Russian oil by India.&nbsp;Washington wants New Delhi to distance from Russia with which it participated in military exercises and is purchasing&nbsp;crude oil.</p>

<p>Moreover, in the wake of a potential threat from China, India on Wednesday hiked its military expenses for the upcoming year by 13 per cent to $72.6 billion as it seeks to add more fighter jets and roads along its tense border with Beijing.</p>

<p>India and China share a 2,100-mile (3,400-kilometre) frontier that has been disputed since the 1950s.</p>

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The Indian officials are currently in talks with their US counterparts to finalise the schedule of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visit to the White House later this year, Reuters news agency reported citing a Washington official.

The Indian officials are currently in talks with their US counterparts to finalise the schedule of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visit to the White House later this year, Reuters news agency reported citing a Washington official. According to the report, the dates have not yet been decided. But the possibility of the Indian PM’s visit to the US gained ground following the meeting between Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and his US counterpart Jake Sullivan and Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Washington recently. During the meeting, both countries pledged to deepen ties on military equipment, semiconductors and artificial intelligence. US President Joe Biden is expected to visit New Delhi in September for the G20 meetings hosted by India. The American president is also expected to meet with Modi during a mid-year meeting of the Quad countries, which is hosted by Australia and also includes Japan. The visit takes place in the backdrop of growing Chinese influence and the import of Russian oil by India. Washington wants New Delhi to distance from Russia with which it participated in military exercises and is purchasing crude oil. Moreover, in the wake of a potential threat from China, India on Wednesday hiked its military expenses for the upcoming year by 13 per cent to $72.6 billion as it seeks to add more fighter jets and roads along its tense border with Beijing. India and China share a 2,100-mile (3,400-kilometre) frontier that has been disputed since the 1950s. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>India's Supreme Court on Friday (February 3) issued a notice to the central government on pleas challenging its decision to block the BBC documentary on the 2002 Gujarat riots – “India: The Modi Question”. A bench of justices Sanjiv Khanna and MM Sundresh issued notices to the government and others on the pleas filed by veteran journalist N Ram, Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra and activist lawyer Prashant Bhushan. The government has been asked to file its response within three weeks, and the matter has been posted for hearing in April.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We are issuing notices. Counter affidavit be filed within three weeks. Rejoinder within two weeks after that," the bench said on Friday, reported news agency PTI. &nbsp;The bench also directed the central government to produce original records relating to the takedown order.</p>

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<p>Senior advocate CU Singh appearing for TMC leader Mahua Moitra, veteran journalist N Ram and advocate Prashant Bhushan told the Supreme Court Bench that IT rules mandated the publication of emergency blocking orders within 48 hours. Singh added the government, based on the secret order, blocked the BBC documentary on the&nbsp;Gujarat riots and based on this order, universities were taking action against students for screening the documentary.&nbsp;<br />
Justice Sanjiv Khanna, meanwhile, said, that it was a fact that people had been accessing those videos (of the documentary), news agency ANI reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Friday, the Supreme Court also issued a notice to the central government on a plea filed by advocate ML Sharma. The plea filed by advocate Sharma urged the court to call and examine both parts of the documentary,&nbsp;and sought action against those who were responsible and were directly and indirectly involved with the riots in Gujarat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The pleas filed by journalist N Ram and others sought direction to quash all orders which directly and indirectly block online access to the documentary. The pleas termed the government's decision (to block the documentary) as “manifestly arbitrary” and “unconstitutional”. The petitioners also sought restoration of their tweets which shared the links to the documentary. &nbsp;</p>

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India's Supreme Court on Friday (February 3) issued a notice to the central government on pleas challenging its decision to block the BBC documentary on the 2002 Gujarat riots – “India: The Modi Question”.

India's Supreme Court on Friday (February 3) issued a notice to the central government on pleas challenging its decision to block the BBC documentary on the 2002 Gujarat riots – “India: The Modi Question”. A bench of justices Sanjiv Khanna and MM Sundresh issued notices to the government and others on the pleas filed by veteran journalist N Ram, Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra and activist lawyer Prashant Bhushan. The government has been asked to file its response within three weeks, and the matter has been posted for hearing in April. "We are issuing notices. Counter affidavit be filed within three weeks. Rejoinder within two weeks after that," the bench said on Friday, reported news agency PTI. The bench also directed the central government to produce original records relating to the takedown order. ALSO READ | ‘Propaganda piece, reveals colonial mindset’: India slams BBC documentary on 2002 Gujarat riots Senior advocate CU Singh appearing for TMC leader Mahua Moitra, veteran journalist N Ram and advocate Prashant Bhushan told the Supreme Court Bench that IT rules mandated the publication of emergency blocking orders within 48 hours. Singh added the government, based on the secret order, blocked the BBC documentary on the Gujarat riots and based on this order, universities were taking action against students for screening the documentary. Justice Sanjiv Khanna, meanwhile, said, that it was a fact that people had been accessing those videos (of the documentary), news agency ANI reported. On Friday, the Supreme Court also issued a notice to the central government on a plea filed by advocate ML Sharma. The plea filed by advocate Sharma urged the court to call and examine both parts of the documentary, and sought action against those who were responsible and were directly and indirectly involved with the riots in Gujarat. The pleas filed by journalist N Ram and others sought direction to quash all orders which directly and indirectly block online access to the documentary. The pleas termed the government's decision (to block the documentary) as “manifestly arbitrary” and “unconstitutional”. The petitioners also sought restoration of their tweets which shared the links to the documentary. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Expressing his thoughts on India’s Union Budget 2023–24&nbsp;after it was tabled by India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Parliament on Wednesday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that it will build a strong foundation of a developed India.&nbsp;"The first budget of ‘Amrit Kaal’ (after 75 years of Independence)&nbsp;will build a strong foundation for building a developed India. This budget will fulfil the dreams of aspirational society including poor people, middle-class people, farmers," PM Modi said.</p>

<p>He called the budget “growth-oriented"&nbsp;which will give fresh life to the development trajectory of India. He added that the budget has included schemes related to artisans for the first time.</p>

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<p>“Those toiling traditionally through their hands for the country, the 'Vishvakarmas' are the creators of this country. For the first time, a scheme related to training and&nbsp;support for 'Vishvakarmas' has been brought in the budget,” the prime minister added. PM Modi further emphasised the steps taken to ensure the welfare of women in urban as well as rural areas.</p>

<p>“Government has taken several steps to make the lives of women, in rural &amp; urban areas, easy. Women's self-help groups will further enhance them. Special savings scheme will be started empowering women in households,” the prime minister stated.</p>

<p>Talking about the benefits included for the middle class and the revised tax regime introduced in the budget, PM Modi said, “Middle class is a big force to fulfil dreams of prosperous, developed India. Our government has taken several steps to empower the middle class and ensure ease of living. We have reduced tax rates and&nbsp;have given relief accordingly.”</p>

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<p>The prime minister highlighted that the announcement of Rs 10 lakh crore investment in infrastructure will boost new energy and speed up development. “Unprecedented investment of Rs 10 lakh crore in infrastructure will give speed and new energy to development,” the prime minister said.</p>

<p>Talking about other aspects of the budget, he stated that digital payments’ success needs to be replicated in the sector of agriculture and hence, the government has introduced a scheme for laying down the digital infrastructure needed for it.</p>

<p>“Budget will make co-operatives pivot of development of the rural economy. The success of digital payments has to be replicated in the agriculture sector, in Union Budget we have brought a scheme for digital agriculture infrastructure,” the prime minister said.</p>

<p>“Budget 2023-24 will fulfil the dreams of aspirational society, farmers, and middle class. This budget is for a sustainable future further encouraging green energy, green growth, green infrastructure, and green jobs. We have focused on technology &amp; new economy in the budget,” he added.&nbsp;</p>

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Expressing his thoughts on India’s Union Budget 2023–24 after it was tabled by India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Parliament on Wednesday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that it will build a strong foundation of a developed India.

Expressing his thoughts on India’s Union Budget 2023–24 after it was tabled by India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Parliament on Wednesday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that it will build a strong foundation of a developed India. "The first budget of ‘Amrit Kaal’ (after 75 years of Independence) will build a strong foundation for building a developed India. This budget will fulfil the dreams of aspirational society including poor people, middle-class people, farmers," PM Modi said. He called the budget “growth-oriented" which will give fresh life to the development trajectory of India. He added that the budget has included schemes related to artisans for the first time. ALSO READ | Union Budget 2023: New vs old tax regime; which one is better? “Those toiling traditionally through their hands for the country, the 'Vishvakarmas' are the creators of this country. For the first time, a scheme related to training and support for 'Vishvakarmas' has been brought in the budget,” the prime minister added. PM Modi further emphasised the steps taken to ensure the welfare of women in urban as well as rural areas. “Government has taken several steps to make the lives of women, in rural & urban areas, easy. Women's self-help groups will further enhance them. Special savings scheme will be started empowering women in households,” the prime minister stated. Talking about the benefits included for the middle class and the revised tax regime introduced in the budget, PM Modi said, “Middle class is a big force to fulfil dreams of prosperous, developed India. Our government has taken several steps to empower the middle class and ensure ease of living. We have reduced tax rates and have given relief accordingly.” WATCH | Union Budget 2023: World's eyes on India's budget The prime minister highlighted that the announcement of Rs 10 lakh crore investment in infrastructure will boost new energy and speed up development. “Unprecedented investment of Rs 10 lakh crore in infrastructure will give speed and new energy to development,” the prime minister said. Talking about other aspects of the budget, he stated that digital payments’ success needs to be replicated in the sector of agriculture and hence, the government has introduced a scheme for laying down the digital infrastructure needed for it. “Budget will make co-operatives pivot of development of the rural economy. The success of digital payments has to be replicated in the agriculture sector, in Union Budget we have brought a scheme for digital agriculture infrastructure,” the prime minister said. “Budget 2023-24 will fulfil the dreams of aspirational society, farmers, and middle class. This budget is for a sustainable future further encouraging green energy, green growth, green infrastructure, and green jobs. We have focused on technology & new economy in the budget,” he added. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>Egypt President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi's visit to New Delhi next week is expected to strengthen focus on agriculture, defence, as part of efforts to elevate India-Egypt ties. This is the first time that Egypt has been invited as 'guest country' at India's Republic Day celebrations. Sisi is scheduled to arrive in New&nbsp;Delhi on January 24th,&nbsp;with the main day of engagement being 25th when he will be accorded a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhawan, the official&nbsp;residence of President of India.</p>

<p>On January 25, Sisi is also scheduled to hold talks with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi. At least half a dozen Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs)&nbsp;are expected to be signed between the two sides after the meeting and ahead of the press statement by the two&nbsp;leaders. On January 26,&nbsp;President Sisi of Egypt will attend India's&nbsp;Republic Day parade on the Kartavya Path in New Delhi.</p>

<p><strong>India-Egypt ties: The agriculture factor</strong></p>

<p>Last year, for the first time, India's&nbsp;wheat exports reached Egypt after New Delhi gave an exemption for 61,000 tonnes to Cairo. The wheat was sent to Egypt in tranches, with the first tranche sent in May 2022.</p>

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<p>Earlier Egypt had banned import of Indian wheat. But after the supplies were impacted due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Cairo removed related&nbsp;import restrictions.</p>

<p><strong>On Defence: Growing India-Egypt engagement&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Egypt has shown interest in getting India's homegrown defence technologies, such as&nbsp;LCA Tejas, radar technology, missile technology like Akash missile system and DRDO's Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon (SAAW).</p>

<p>Egypt&nbsp;has also been invited to participate in the Aero-India 2023 at Yelahanka Air Force Station, Bengaluru. Last year,&nbsp;as sign of growing defence co-operation between New Delhi and Cairo, India's&nbsp;Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had visited the country during which a pact on cooperation in the sector was also signed.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>India, too, has&nbsp;been invited for Bright Star exercises in September. Bright Star are joint training exercises led by United States and Egyptian forces and held in Egypt every two years. India had last participated in the bright star exercises in 2000.</p>

<p>This is President Sisi's third visit to India since taking charge in June 2014.&nbsp;He last visited India on a bilateral visit in September 2016, and before that attended the Third India-Africa Forum Summit in New Delhi in October 2015. It is also for the fifth time that India has invited a country from West Asia/Saharan Africa on Republic Day, after Algeria in 2001, Iran in 2003, Saudi Arabia in 2006 and UAE in 2017.</p>

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<p>Education is another area which is expected to be in focus. The Egyptian side wants to establish an Indian higher education centre like Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs)&nbsp;in Egypt. The country, with one of the largest economies in West Asia&nbsp;and a large population, is seen as the natural partner of choice for India. With several free trade agreements with countries in west Asia and Africa, Egypt could become a gateway for Indian investors.</p>

<p>Bilateral trade between India and Egypt has expanded rapidly in 2021-22, amounting to $7.26 billion registering a 75 per cent increase compared to Finance Year 2020-21.</p>

<p>On the issue of counter-terrorism, both countries have a joint working group which will be meeting next month. Seen as a moderate and influential voice in Islamic world, Egypt has denounced terrorism several times. The country has chosen to not support Pakistani policies at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.</p>

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Egypt President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi's visit to New Delhi next week is expected to strengthen focus on agriculture, defence, as part of efforts to elevate India-Egypt ties. This is the first time that Egypt has been invited as 'guest country' at India's Republic Day celebrations. Sisi is scheduled to arrive in New Delhi on January 24th, with the main day of engagement being 25th when he will be accorded a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhawan, the official residence of President of India. On January 25, Sisi is also scheduled to hold talks with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi. At least half a dozen Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) are expected to be signed between the two sides after the meeting and ahead of the press statement by the two leaders. On January 26, President Sisi of Egypt will attend India's Republic Day parade on the Kartavya Path in New Delhi. India-Egypt ties: The agriculture factor Last year, for the first time, India's wheat exports reached Egypt after New Delhi gave an exemption for 61,000 tonnes to Cairo. The wheat was sent to Egypt in tranches, with the first tranche sent in May 2022. ALSO READ | President El-Sisi's visit to India will be groundbreaking, says Egypt Ambassador Wael Hamed Earlier Egypt had banned import of Indian wheat. But after the supplies were impacted due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Cairo removed related import restrictions. On Defence: Growing India-Egypt engagement Egypt has shown interest in getting India's homegrown defence technologies, such as LCA Tejas, radar technology, missile technology like Akash missile system and DRDO's Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon (SAAW). Egypt has also been invited to participate in the Aero-India 2023 at Yelahanka Air Force Station, Bengaluru. Last year, as sign of growing defence co-operation between New Delhi and Cairo, India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had visited the country during which a pact on cooperation in the sector was also signed. ALSO WATCH | Egypt to import a million tons of Indian wheat amid shortage due to Russia-Ukraine war × India, too, has been invited for Bright Star exercises in September. Bright Star are joint training exercises led by United States and Egyptian forces and held in Egypt every two years. India had last participated in the bright star exercises in 2000. This is President Sisi's third visit to India since taking charge in June 2014. He last visited India on a bilateral visit in September 2016, and before that attended the Third India-Africa Forum Summit in New Delhi in October 2015. It is also for the fifth time that India has invited a country from West Asia/Saharan Africa on Republic Day, after Algeria in 2001, Iran in 2003, Saudi Arabia in 2006 and UAE in 2017. Education and counter-terrorism: An engagement with bilateral coherence Education is another area which is expected to be in focus. The Egyptian side wants to establish an Indian higher education centre like Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) in Egypt. The country, with one of the largest economies in West Asia and a large population, is seen as the natural partner of choice for India. With several free trade agreements with countries in west Asia and Africa, Egypt could become a gateway for Indian investors. Bilateral trade between India and Egypt has expanded rapidly in 2021-22, amounting to $7.26 billion registering a 75 per cent increase compared to Finance Year 2020-21. On the issue of counter-terrorism, both countries have a joint working group which will be meeting next month. Seen as a moderate and influential voice in Islamic world, Egypt has denounced terrorism several times. The country has chosen to not support Pakistani policies at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>India's Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday (January 19) slammed the BBC documentary&nbsp; aimed at discrediting Prime Minister Narendra Modi&nbsp;and termed it a "propaganda piece" and completely biased that still reveals a colonial mindset.&nbsp;The documentary, which is said to be based on some internal UK report, led to outrage on social media and was removed from some&nbsp;platforms.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The United Kingdom's National broadcaster BBC released a two-part documentary on the 2002 Gujarat riots that had taken place when PM Modi was the chief minister of the Western state of the nation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Addressing a weekly briefing, MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi on Thursday said, "We think it is a propaganda piece designed to push a particular discredited narrative. The bias, lack of objectivity and continuing colonial mindset are blatantly visible."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This documentary is a reflection on the agency and individuals that are peddling this narrative again," Bagchi said. He added that it "makes us wonder about the purpose of this exercise and agenda behind it".&nbsp;</p>

<p>The controversial documentary even reached the British Parliament when Pakistan-origin MP Imran Hussain mentioned&nbsp;it in a question to which British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak responded, stating that he "doesn't agree with the characterisation".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The UK government's position on this has been clear and long-standing and hasn't changed, of course, we don't tolerate persecution where it appears anywhere but I am not sure I agree at all with the characterisation that the honourable gentleman has put forward," Sunak said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Media reports have mentioned that the documentary included remarks by former UK Secretary Jack Straw, who apparently said that they initiated an inquiry and sent a team to Gujarat to find out what had happened during the riots. As quoted by media outlets, Straw said that "they produced a very thorough report".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Responding to Straw's claims, Bagchi said that "he (Jack Straw) seems to be referring to some internal UK report. How do I have access to that? It's a 20-year-old report."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Bagchi also added that what's the need to jump on it now and why should India give importance to it just because the UK says it?&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I heard words like inquiry and investigations. There is a reason why we use the colonial mindset. We don't use words loosely. What inquiry they were diplomats there...investigation, are they ruling the country," Bagchi asked.&nbsp;</p>

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India's Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday (January 19) slammed the BBC documentary aimed at discrediting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and termed it a "propaganda piece" and completely biased that still reveals a colonial mindset.

India's Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday (January 19) slammed the BBC documentary aimed at discrediting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and termed it a "propaganda piece" and completely biased that still reveals a colonial mindset. The documentary, which is said to be based on some internal UK report, led to outrage on social media and was removed from some platforms. The United Kingdom's National broadcaster BBC released a two-part documentary on the 2002 Gujarat riots that had taken place when PM Modi was the chief minister of the Western state of the nation. Addressing a weekly briefing, MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi on Thursday said, "We think it is a propaganda piece designed to push a particular discredited narrative. The bias, lack of objectivity and continuing colonial mindset are blatantly visible." "This documentary is a reflection on the agency and individuals that are peddling this narrative again," Bagchi said. He added that it "makes us wonder about the purpose of this exercise and agenda behind it". The controversial documentary even reached the British Parliament when Pakistan-origin MP Imran Hussain mentioned it in a question to which British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak responded, stating that he "doesn't agree with the characterisation". "The UK government's position on this has been clear and long-standing and hasn't changed, of course, we don't tolerate persecution where it appears anywhere but I am not sure I agree at all with the characterisation that the honourable gentleman has put forward," Sunak said. WATCH | India: News flagged as fake by the government to be banned on social media × Media reports have mentioned that the documentary included remarks by former UK Secretary Jack Straw, who apparently said that they initiated an inquiry and sent a team to Gujarat to find out what had happened during the riots. As quoted by media outlets, Straw said that "they produced a very thorough report". Responding to Straw's claims, Bagchi said that "he (Jack Straw) seems to be referring to some internal UK report. How do I have access to that? It's a 20-year-old report." Bagchi also added that what's the need to jump on it now and why should India give importance to it just because the UK says it? "I heard words like inquiry and investigations. There is a reason why we use the colonial mindset. We don't use words loosely. What inquiry they were diplomats there...investigation, are they ruling the country," Bagchi asked. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi's old video of a speech is being circulated in Pakistan, across the border. Leaders of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf, which is led by Imran Khan, have been sharing a video in which the prime minister is seeing criticising the government of Pakistan over its financial crisis.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the video, PM Modi is seen speaking during the campaign of the 2019 general elections in Rajasthan's Barmer district. "We destroyed Pakistan's arrogance, forced them to go around the globe with a begging bowl," said PM Modi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Referring to the threats of the nuclear attack made by Pakistan, he says, "We have stopped fearing Pakistan's threats. If they have nuclear weapons, ours are hardly kept for Diwali."</p>

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<p>In the wake of ongoing economic crisis in Pakistan, the supporters of PTI started sharing the video to launch an attack on the current government led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, without even realising that comments were made by PM Modi when Imran Khan himself was in power. Khan was ousted last year after a no-trust vote motion.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The video has been posted by former Pakistan minister Azam Khan Swati and Imran Khan-led party's senior leader. In his tweet along with the video, he stated that the government of Pakistan should be ashamed and appealed for a regime change. A lot of people also criticised the Pakistani Army, in the comments section, saying that they have led the country down.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Journalist Naila Inayat was among the people who pointed out the irony of the clip shared by the PTI supporters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The funniest part, PTI sharing this to tell current govt, look what Modi is saying about you. While the clip is from April 2019 when Imran Khan was in government," Inayat tweeted.</p>

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<p>PTI leader Imran Khan had earlier appreciated Prime Minister Modi while slamming former Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif for corruption. "No other leader except Nawaz in the world has properties worth billions. Tell me about one country whose Premier or leader has a billions worth of properties outside the country. Even in our neighbouring country, how many properties does PM Modi has outside India?" Khan had said in September.</p>

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<p>Pakistan has been facing a massive economic crisis as foreign exchange reserves have been depleting fast, and the government is in talks with the International Monetary Fund for monetary aid.&nbsp;</p>

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi's old video of a speech is being circulated in Pakistan, across the border. Leaders of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf, which is led by Imran Khan, have been sharing a video in which the prime minister is seeing criticising the government of Pakistan over its financial crisis.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's old video of a speech is being circulated in Pakistan, across the border. Leaders of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf, which is led by Imran Khan, have been sharing a video in which the prime minister is seeing criticising the government of Pakistan over its financial crisis. In the video, PM Modi is seen speaking during the campaign of the 2019 general elections in Rajasthan's Barmer district. "We destroyed Pakistan's arrogance, forced them to go around the globe with a begging bowl," said PM Modi. Referring to the threats of the nuclear attack made by Pakistan, he says, "We have stopped fearing Pakistan's threats. If they have nuclear weapons, ours are hardly kept for Diwali." رجیم چینج کے سہولت کارو۔ سنو انڈیا کا مودی پاکستان کے بارے میں کیا کہہ رہا ہے؟ اگر غیرت نام کی کوئ چیز تم میں نہیں تو شرم تو کرو؟ پاکستان کے لوگو: اس لئے اپنے اس ملک کو بچانے کا واحد راستہ عمران خان کے سنگ حقیقی آزادی ہے. pic.twitter.com/yvRIsoTKPf — Senator Azam Khan Swati (@AzamKhanSwatiPk) January 11, 2023 × In the wake of ongoing economic crisis in Pakistan, the supporters of PTI started sharing the video to launch an attack on the current government led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, without even realising that comments were made by PM Modi when Imran Khan himself was in power. Khan was ousted last year after a no-trust vote motion. ALSO READ| Pakistan: Terrorists equipped with night vision thermal scope guns outflank police The video has been posted by former Pakistan minister Azam Khan Swati and Imran Khan-led party's senior leader. In his tweet along with the video, he stated that the government of Pakistan should be ashamed and appealed for a regime change. A lot of people also criticised the Pakistani Army, in the comments section, saying that they have led the country down. Journalist Naila Inayat was among the people who pointed out the irony of the clip shared by the PTI supporters. "The funniest part, PTI sharing this to tell current govt, look what Modi is saying about you. While the clip is from April 2019 when Imran Khan was in government," Inayat tweeted. "I compelled Pakistan to go around the globe with a begging bowl." The funniest part, PTI sharing this to tell current govt, look what Modi is saying about you. While the clip is from April 2019 when Imran Khan was in govt. pic.twitter.com/dgbHqMorrl — Naila Inayat (@nailainayat) January 15, 2023 × PTI leader Imran Khan had earlier appreciated Prime Minister Modi while slamming former Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif for corruption. "No other leader except Nawaz in the world has properties worth billions. Tell me about one country whose Premier or leader has a billions worth of properties outside the country. Even in our neighbouring country, how many properties does PM Modi has outside India?" Khan had said in September. WATCH| WION Fineprint | Pakistan: Federal government blames provinces for food shortage Pakistan has been facing a massive economic crisis as foreign exchange reserves have been depleting fast, and the government is in talks with the International Monetary Fund for monetary aid. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that, in the last eight years, the face of Indian Railways has gone through a transition as he virtually flagged off the 8th Vande Bharat Express on Sunday, which will connect Telangana's Secunderabad and Andhra Pradesh's port city of Visakhapatnam.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As the launch took place on Army Day, PM Modi paid tributes to the retired and serving personnel. “Vande Bharat is a true replica of India which is coming out of the mentality of dependence and moving towards Atmanirbharta (self-reliance),” said the prime minister, before the train was flagged off.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The prime minister appreciated the speed at which the Vande Bharat trains are being launched across the country. PM Modi stated that Indian Railways was a 'picture of disappointment' eight years ago.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Whenever there was any proposal for new infrastructure, there were excuses of budget constraints. But our government changed the face of the Indian Railways," stated the prime minister, as he gave examples of vista dome, heritage trains, etc.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Emphasising that the culture and heritage of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana will be connected by new trains, the prime minister said that Vande Bharat symbolises the capabilities and resolution of a new India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“This Vande Bharat Express symbolises that India which expects everything to be the best. This Vande Bharat Express symbolises India which wants to give better services to its every citizen,” PM Modi said. He added that the train was designed and made in India.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>According to reports, the newly launched train would start running from January 16 and the bookings have started from Saturday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Visakhapatnam-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express (20833) will start running at 05:45 am (local time) and will reach Secunderabad station at 2:15 pm (local time). The train will leave Secunderabad station at 3 pm (local time) and will finally reach Visakhapatnam at 11:30 pm (local time).&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the journey, the train will halt at Rajahmundry, Vijayawada, Khammam and Warangal, said South Central Railway (SCR) officials.</p>

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that, in the last eight years, the face of Indian Railways has gone through a transition as he virtually flagged off the 8th Vande Bharat Express on Sunday, which will connect Telangana's Secunderabad and Andhra Pradesh's port city of Visakhapatnam.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that, in the last eight years, the face of Indian Railways has gone through a transition as he virtually flagged off the 8th Vande Bharat Express on Sunday, which will connect Telangana's Secunderabad and Andhra Pradesh's port city of Visakhapatnam. As the launch took place on Army Day, PM Modi paid tributes to the retired and serving personnel. “Vande Bharat is a true replica of India which is coming out of the mentality of dependence and moving towards Atmanirbharta (self-reliance),” said the prime minister, before the train was flagged off. The prime minister appreciated the speed at which the Vande Bharat trains are being launched across the country. PM Modi stated that Indian Railways was a 'picture of disappointment' eight years ago. ALSO READ| PM Narendra Modi says Global South wants human-centric globalisation "Whenever there was any proposal for new infrastructure, there were excuses of budget constraints. But our government changed the face of the Indian Railways," stated the prime minister, as he gave examples of vista dome, heritage trains, etc. Emphasising that the culture and heritage of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana will be connected by new trains, the prime minister said that Vande Bharat symbolises the capabilities and resolution of a new India. “This Vande Bharat Express symbolises that India which expects everything to be the best. This Vande Bharat Express symbolises India which wants to give better services to its every citizen,” PM Modi said. He added that the train was designed and made in India. WATCH | 96th edition of Mann Ki Baat: PM Narendra Modi recounts India's achievements of 2022 According to reports, the newly launched train would start running from January 16 and the bookings have started from Saturday. The Visakhapatnam-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express (20833) will start running at 05:45 am (local time) and will reach Secunderabad station at 2:15 pm (local time). The train will leave Secunderabad station at 3 pm (local time) and will finally reach Visakhapatnam at 11:30 pm (local time). During the journey, the train will halt at Rajahmundry, Vijayawada, Khammam and Warangal, said South Central Railway (SCR) officials. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi weighed in on several issues when he spoke during the concluding leaders' session of The Voice of Global South Summit on Friday (January 12).&nbsp;PM Modi said that India sees the whole world as one family and the global south appreciates the principle of globalisation. He said that the south wants human-centric globalisation, which aims at bringing prosperity and well-being to humanity.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Indian prime minister urged for having diversified global supply chains and finding ways to link developing countries to these value chains.&nbsp;</p>

<p>PM Modi said the summit agreed on the importance of south-south cooperation and also discussed why is it necessary to shape the global agenda collectively.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said, "In the field of health, we share an emphasis on promoting traditional medicine, developing regional hubs for healthcare and improving the mobility of health professionals."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>PM Modi said that the deployment of digital public goods can increase financial inclusion in developing countries at great scale and speed in the area of banking and finance.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"India's own experience has shown this. We all agree on the importance of investing in connectivity infrastructure," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During his virtual address, PM Modi said, "We all appreciate the principle of globalisation. India has always seen the world as one family. Developing countries desire globalisation that does not create a climate crisis, does not lead to unequal vaccine distribution or over-concentrated global supply chains."&nbsp;</p>

<p>He added, "We want globalisation that brings prosperity and well-being to humanity. We want a human-centric globalisation."</p>

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi weighed in on several issues when he spoke during the concluding leaders' session of The Voice of Global South Summit on Friday (January 12).

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi weighed in on several issues when he spoke during the concluding leaders' session of The Voice of Global South Summit on Friday (January 12). PM Modi said that India sees the whole world as one family and the global south appreciates the principle of globalisation. He said that the south wants human-centric globalisation, which aims at bringing prosperity and well-being to humanity. The Indian prime minister urged for having diversified global supply chains and finding ways to link developing countries to these value chains. PM Modi said the summit agreed on the importance of south-south cooperation and also discussed why is it necessary to shape the global agenda collectively. He said, "In the field of health, we share an emphasis on promoting traditional medicine, developing regional hubs for healthcare and improving the mobility of health professionals." "Voice of Global South Summit" has seen fruitful deliberations. My remarks at the closing ceremony. https://t.co/qoGyiHroKl — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 13, 2023 × PM Modi said that the deployment of digital public goods can increase financial inclusion in developing countries at great scale and speed in the area of banking and finance. "India's own experience has shown this. We all agree on the importance of investing in connectivity infrastructure," he said. During his virtual address, PM Modi said, "We all appreciate the principle of globalisation. India has always seen the world as one family. Developing countries desire globalisation that does not create a climate crisis, does not lead to unequal vaccine distribution or over-concentrated global supply chains." He added, "We want globalisation that brings prosperity and well-being to humanity. We want a human-centric globalisation." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday during his opening remarks at the Voice of Global South Summit underscored the importance of the Global South and the stake it holds in the future of the planet with “three-fourths of humanity” living in these countries. Virtually addressing the first session of the two-day special summit, he also told the leaders of other developing nations that their voice is the voice of India, and so are their priorities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Addressing the inaugural session of the summit titled ‘Voice of Global South: For human-centric development,’ Modi said that in the last century, “We supported each other in the fight against foreign rule and we can do it again in this century to create a new world order that will ensure the welfare of our citizens,” adding, “your voice is India’s voice and your priorities are India’s priorities.”</p>

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<p>Modi presented the principle of ‘Respond, Recognise, Respect and Reform’ to “re-energise the world.”</p>

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<p>Expanding on it, he said, “Respond to the priorities of the Global South by framing an inclusive and balanced international agenda. Recognise that the principle of ‘Common but Differentiated Responsibilities’ applies to all global challenges. Respect sovereignty of all nations, rule of law and peaceful resolution of differences and disputes; and Reform international institutions, including the United Nations, to make them more relevant.”</p>

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<p>The Indian PM further asserted that in spite of the challenges faced by the developing world he remains optimistic “that our time is coming,” and that for now, the “need of the hour is to identify simple, scalable and sustainable solutions that can transform our societies and economies. With such an approach, we shall overcome the difficult challenges- whether it is poverty, universal healthcare or building human capacities.”</p>

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday during his opening remarks at the Voice of Global South Summit underscored the importance of the Global South and the stake it holds in the future of the planet with “three-fourths of humanity” living in these countries.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday during his opening remarks at the Voice of Global South Summit underscored the importance of the Global South and the stake it holds in the future of the planet with “three-fourths of humanity” living in these countries. Virtually addressing the first session of the two-day special summit, he also told the leaders of other developing nations that their voice is the voice of India, and so are their priorities. Addressing the inaugural session of the summit titled ‘Voice of Global South: For human-centric development,’ Modi said that in the last century, “We supported each other in the fight against foreign rule and we can do it again in this century to create a new world order that will ensure the welfare of our citizens,” adding, “your voice is India’s voice and your priorities are India’s priorities.” Watch | Indian Prime Minister addresses Voice of Global South Summit The two-day summit, as per ANI, attempts to bring together countries of the ‘Global South’. The theme of this summit is “Unity of Voice, Unity of Purpose” and it envisages bringing together more than 120 participating countries for the purpose of sharing perspectives and priorities on one platform. We, the Global South, have the largest stakes in the future. pic.twitter.com/pgA3LfGcHu — PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 12, 2023 × Modi presented the principle of ‘Respond, Recognise, Respect and Reform’ to “re-energise the world.” Also read | Mohan Bhagwat, chief of influential Hindu group RSS, expresses support to LGBTQ community Expanding on it, he said, “Respond to the priorities of the Global South by framing an inclusive and balanced international agenda. Recognise that the principle of ‘Common but Differentiated Responsibilities’ applies to all global challenges. Respect sovereignty of all nations, rule of law and peaceful resolution of differences and disputes; and Reform international institutions, including the United Nations, to make them more relevant.” Also read | India: Defence ministry approves proposals of equipment worth over $500mn for Army, Navy The Indian PM further asserted that in spite of the challenges faced by the developing world he remains optimistic “that our time is coming,” and that for now, the “need of the hour is to identify simple, scalable and sustainable solutions that can transform our societies and economies. With such an approach, we shall overcome the difficult challenges- whether it is poverty, universal healthcare or building human capacities.” (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mother, Heeraben Modi, passed away on Friday morning, two days after she was admitted to a hospital in the western Gujarat state. She was 100 years old.</p>

<p>She was admitted to&nbsp;Ahmedabad’s UN Mehta Hospital. The prime minister shared the news on Twitter, saying, “A glorious century rests at the feet of God.”</p>

<p>Sharing her picture, Modi tweeted, “In Maa I have always felt that trinity, which contains the journey of an ascetic, the symbol of a selfless Karmayogi and a life committed to values.”</p>

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<p>“When I met her on her 100th birthday, she said one thing - Always remembered - Work with intelligence, live life with purity.”</p>

<p>Heeraben Modi turned 100 on June 18 this year. The prime minister often meets his mother. Recently, he met her&nbsp;on December 4, seeking blessings ahead of the second and the final phase of voting in the Gujarat assembly elections.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She was living&nbsp;with her youngest son Pankaj, a retired Gujarat government officer, at Raysan area of Gandhinagar&nbsp;district.</p>

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mother, Heeraben Modi, passed away on Friday morning, two days after she was admitted to a hospital in the western Gujarat state.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mother, Heeraben Modi, passed away on Friday morning, two days after she was admitted to a hospital in the western Gujarat state. She was 100 years old. She was admitted to Ahmedabad’s UN Mehta Hospital. The prime minister shared the news on Twitter, saying, “A glorious century rests at the feet of God.” Sharing her picture, Modi tweeted, “In Maa I have always felt that trinity, which contains the journey of an ascetic, the symbol of a selfless Karmayogi and a life committed to values.” शानदार शताब्दी का ईश्वर चरणों में विराम... मां में मैंने हमेशा उस त्रिमूर्ति की अनुभूति की है, जिसमें एक तपस्वी की यात्रा, निष्काम कर्मयोगी का प्रतीक और मूल्यों के प्रति प्रतिबद्ध जीवन समाहित रहा है। pic.twitter.com/yE5xwRogJi — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 30, 2022 × “When I met her on her 100th birthday, she said one thing - Always remembered - Work with intelligence, live life with purity.” Heeraben Modi turned 100 on June 18 this year. The prime minister often meets his mother. Recently, he met her on December 4, seeking blessings ahead of the second and the final phase of voting in the Gujarat assembly elections. She was living with her youngest son Pankaj, a retired Gujarat government officer, at Raysan area of Gandhinagar district. More details to follow… WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Indian cricket team's keeper-batter Rishabh Pant crashed his car in a grave accident in the wee hours of Friday near his hometown in Roorkee, Uttarakhand where he sustained injuries. The sight was heartwrenching for onlookers as Pant's car caught fire and was gutted after flipping following a collision with a divider.</p>

<p>Luckily, Pant got out of the car in time and is currently undergoing&nbsp;treatment&nbsp;at the Max Hospital in&nbsp;Dehradun. Meanwhile, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who also lost his mother -&nbsp;Heeraben Modi, in the early hours of Friday, sent good wishes for Pant.</p>

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<p>In a heartful message for him,&nbsp;Modi wrote, "Distressed by the accident of noted cricketer Rishabh Pant. I pray for his good health and well-being.&nbsp;<br />
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<p>As per the BCCI, the Prime Minister also called up Pant's family to inquire about his health.</p>

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<p>As reported, Pant reportedly dozed off while driving as he was returning to Delhi from his hometown. His car was in terrible shape and was severely damaged from the front besides getting charred.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Following the accident, the cricketing&nbsp;world went into a tizzzy with everyone from across countries sending best wishes for Pant. From Virender Sehwag and Anil Kumble to Ricky Ponting and Kevin Pietersen, everyone tweeted about Pant's well-being.</p>

<p>Earlier, Jay Shah -&nbsp;BCCI secretary, also informed everyone about Rishabh's situation in this tweet.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Rishabh Pant was not picked for India's white-ball series against Sri Lanka, starting with a T20I in Mumbai on January 3rd. He was rather asked by the board and management to report to NCA to work on strength and conditioning.&nbsp;</p>

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Indian cricket team's keeper-batter Rishabh Pant crashed his car in a grave accident in the wee hours of Friday near his hometown in Roorkee, Uttarakhand where he sustained injuries.

Indian cricket team's keeper-batter Rishabh Pant crashed his car in a grave accident in the wee hours of Friday near his hometown in Roorkee, Uttarakhand where he sustained injuries. The sight was heartwrenching for onlookers as Pant's car caught fire and was gutted after flipping following a collision with a divider. Luckily, Pant got out of the car in time and is currently undergoing treatment at the Max Hospital in Dehradun. Meanwhile, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who also lost his mother - Heeraben Modi, in the early hours of Friday, sent good wishes for Pant. ALSO READ: Rishabh Pant's injury update: No fractures, two deep cuts on forehead, ligament tear in knee In a heartful message for him, Modi wrote, "Distressed by the accident of noted cricketer Rishabh Pant. I pray for his good health and well-being. @RishabhPant17 Distressed by the accident of noted cricketer Rishabh Pant. I pray for his good health and well-being. @RishabhPant17 — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 30, 2022 × As per the BCCI, the Prime Minister also called up Pant's family to inquire about his health. The Honorable Prime Minister of India Shri @narendramodi ji called up Rishabh Pant's family and inquired about his health following his car accident this morning. We thank the Prime Minister for this gesture and his soothing words of assurance. — BCCI (@BCCI) December 30, 2022 × As reported, Pant reportedly dozed off while driving as he was returning to Delhi from his hometown. His car was in terrible shape and was severely damaged from the front besides getting charred. Following the accident, the cricketing world went into a tizzzy with everyone from across countries sending best wishes for Pant. From Virender Sehwag and Anil Kumble to Ricky Ponting and Kevin Pietersen, everyone tweeted about Pant's well-being. Earlier, Jay Shah - BCCI secretary, also informed everyone about Rishabh's situation in this tweet. My thoughts and prayers are with Rishabh Pant as he fights his way back to recovery. I have spoken to his family and the doctors treating him. Rishabh is stable and undergoing scans. We are closely monitoring his progress and will provide him with all the necessary support. — Jay Shah (@JayShah) December 30, 2022 × Meanwhile, Rishabh Pant was not picked for India's white-ball series against Sri Lanka, starting with a T20I in Mumbai on January 3rd. He was rather asked by the board and management to report to NCA to work on strength and conditioning. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>Benjamin Netanyahu has made a stunning comeback to Jerusalem's power corridors. 'The King of Israel', as his loyal supporters call him, led his Likud Party to become the largest political group in the&nbsp;Knesset with 32 seats. Together with his allies, the Netanyahu-led right religious bloc has 64 seats in the 120-member Knesset.</p>

<p>Netanyahu spent the last 17 months before his re-election&nbsp;in the opposition while facing&nbsp;three corruption trials. During his time out of office, there was a minimal deviation from the already&nbsp;established cooperation apparatus between India and Israel.</p>

<p>Experts that WION reached out to, pointed out the convergence of interests between India and Israel&nbsp;that is expected to fuel the bilateral cooperation&nbsp;during Netanyahu's upcoming tenure in Jerusalem's Prime Minister's Office.</p>

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<p>"This convergence of interests meant that when Israel’s foreign policy orientation vis-à-vis its Arab neighbours was undergoing transformation, it found a partner like India to establish regional mechanisms such as I2U2 and tackle challenges of food security and climate change," says Sameer Patil, Senior Fellow, Observer Research Foundation.</p>

<p><strong>Netanyahu and the state of I2U2 or 'West Asia Quad'</strong></p>

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<p>"With Netanyahu's re-election as Israel's Prime Minister, the I2U2 quadrilateral will get a further boost," says Sifra Lentin, Fellow, Bombay History Studies at Mumbai-based Gateway House, referring to the crucial multilateral group with geopolitical implications, consisting of India, Israel, the United States and United Arab Emirates (I2U2).</p>

<p>Initially called the International Forum for Economic Cooperation, the I2U2 grouping held its first&nbsp;summit virtually in July 2022. Its joint statement reaffirmed the support for the Abraham accords and pledged India-centric investments worth $2.33 billion in the areas of food security and clean energy. This includes 300 megawatts hybrid renewable energy project in India's Gujarat state with an estimated cost of $330 million as well as $2 billion-worth investments to develop a series of food parks across India.</p>

<p>"We need to look forward to India and Israel as partners in a multilateral like I2U2 where we have other good friends like the UAE and the United States. India also has excellent relations with all the signatories of the Abraham Accords," adds Sifra Lentin, referring to the accords of normalised diplomatic ties of Israel with Bahrain and UAE, respectively.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Cooperation in developing startups</strong></p>

<p>In November 2021, India and Israel signed a bilateral agreement for innovation in dual-use technologies. A prior MoU with a contribution of US$20 million from each side over five years (2018-2023) continues to fuel joint India-Israel Research and Development projects.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The total trade between the two countries stood at $7.86 billion in 2021-22.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Experts say that the convergence of mutual interests between India and Israel&nbsp;is 'very strong'.&nbsp;Be it defence, trade, education, tourism, or diaspora relations.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>India-Israel relations: Modi-Bibi at helm create 'certain magic'</strong></p>

<p>Experts say that one must not forget that there was an acceleration in Indo-Israel engagements when Modi and Netanyahu were at the helm of their respective national capitals. At the same time, the scale of ambition brought about by the two leaders must get its due credit.</p>

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Benjamin Netanyahu has made a stunning comeback to Jerusalem's power corridors. 'The King of Israel', as his loyal supporters call him, led his Likud Party to become the largest political group in the Knesset with 32 seats.

Benjamin Netanyahu has made a stunning comeback to Jerusalem's power corridors. 'The King of Israel', as his loyal supporters call him, led his Likud Party to become the largest political group in the Knesset with 32 seats. Together with his allies, the Netanyahu-led right religious bloc has 64 seats in the 120-member Knesset. Netanyahu spent the last 17 months before his re-election in the opposition while facing three corruption trials. During his time out of office, there was a minimal deviation from the already established cooperation apparatus between India and Israel. Experts that WION reached out to, pointed out the convergence of interests between India and Israel that is expected to fuel the bilateral cooperation during Netanyahu's upcoming tenure in Jerusalem's Prime Minister's Office. WATCH | Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu forms new coalition government × "This convergence of interests meant that when Israel’s foreign policy orientation vis-à-vis its Arab neighbours was undergoing transformation, it found a partner like India to establish regional mechanisms such as I2U2 and tackle challenges of food security and climate change," says Sameer Patil, Senior Fellow, Observer Research Foundation. Netanyahu and the state of I2U2 or 'West Asia Quad' "With Netanyahu's re-election as Israel's Prime Minister, the I2U2 quadrilateral will get a further boost," says Sifra Lentin, Fellow, Bombay History Studies at Mumbai-based Gateway House, referring to the crucial multilateral group with geopolitical implications, consisting of India, Israel, the United States and United Arab Emirates (I2U2). Initially called the International Forum for Economic Cooperation, the I2U2 grouping held its first summit virtually in July 2022. Its joint statement reaffirmed the support for the Abraham accords and pledged India-centric investments worth $2.33 billion in the areas of food security and clean energy. This includes 300 megawatts hybrid renewable energy project in India's Gujarat state with an estimated cost of $330 million as well as $2 billion-worth investments to develop a series of food parks across India. "We need to look forward to India and Israel as partners in a multilateral like I2U2 where we have other good friends like the UAE and the United States. India also has excellent relations with all the signatories of the Abraham Accords," adds Sifra Lentin, referring to the accords of normalised diplomatic ties of Israel with Bahrain and UAE, respectively. Cooperation in developing startups In November 2021, India and Israel signed a bilateral agreement for innovation in dual-use technologies. A prior MoU with a contribution of US$20 million from each side over five years (2018-2023) continues to fuel joint India-Israel Research and Development projects. The total trade between the two countries stood at $7.86 billion in 2021-22. Experts say that the convergence of mutual interests between India and Israel is 'very strong'. Be it defence, trade, education, tourism, or diaspora relations. India-Israel relations: Modi-Bibi at helm create 'certain magic' Experts say that one must not forget that there was an acceleration in Indo-Israel engagements when Modi and Netanyahu were at the helm of their respective national capitals. At the same time, the scale of ambition brought about by the two leaders must get its due credit. "What Netanyahu should get credit for is the ambition that he brought to the bilateral relationship. In Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Netanyahu got a like-minded ambitious counterpart. As a result, both sides explored newer areas for collaboration such as emerging technologies, while strengthening the existing partnership in sectors like defence," ORF's Sameer Patil told WION. "The tenor of the bilateral relations has been the same even under his successors but, yes, there is a certain magic with Modi-Bibi at the helm," Sifra Lentin told WION. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday that he held a telephone conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and sought the implementation of the "peace formula" to end the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Zelensky thanked India for the humanitarian aid and support in the United Nations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On his official Twitter account, Zelensky said that during his chat with PM Modi, he wished for a successful G20 (Group of Twenty) presidency. The Ukrainian president said that on the G20 platform he had announced the "peace formula" and now he counts on India's participation in its implementation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the official statement by the Indian government, it was mentioned that PM Modi explained the main priorities of India's G20 Presidency, including giving a voice to the concerns of developing nations on issues like food and energy security.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Talks come days after PM Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke to each other and it is particularly interesting as Ukraine and its Western allies have been critical of India's import of oil from Russia at a discounted price. New Delhi has reiterated that it will keep the needs of the common people first.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the aftermath of the Russia-Ukraine war, India took a neutral stance and backed diplomatic channels to end the war, which caused massive food and fuel crises globally.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Russia-Ukraine war: Who is winning in the air?&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>Last month, Zelensky asked the G20 major economies to adopt Ukraine's 10-point peace formula and to end the war. The ten points included radiation and nuclear safety, food security, energy security, the release of prisoners and deportees, implementation of the UN Charter, withdrawal of Russian troops and cessation of hostilities, justice, ecocide and the protection of the environment, prevention of escalation, and confirmation of the end of the war.&nbsp;</p>

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday that he held a telephone conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and sought the implementation of the "peace formula" to end the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday that he held a telephone conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and sought the implementation of the "peace formula" to end the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Zelensky thanked India for the humanitarian aid and support in the United Nations. On his official Twitter account, Zelensky said that during his chat with PM Modi, he wished for a successful G20 (Group of Twenty) presidency. The Ukrainian president said that on the G20 platform he had announced the "peace formula" and now he counts on India's participation in its implementation. In the official statement by the Indian government, it was mentioned that PM Modi explained the main priorities of India's G20 Presidency, including giving a voice to the concerns of developing nations on issues like food and energy security. I had a phone call with @PMOIndia Narendra Modi and wished a successful #G20 presidency. It was on this platform that I announced the peace formula and now I count on India's participation in its implementation. I also thanked for humanitarian aid and support in the UN. — Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) December 26, 2022 × Talks come days after PM Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke to each other and it is particularly interesting as Ukraine and its Western allies have been critical of India's import of oil from Russia at a discounted price. New Delhi has reiterated that it will keep the needs of the common people first. In the aftermath of the Russia-Ukraine war, India took a neutral stance and backed diplomatic channels to end the war, which caused massive food and fuel crises globally. WATCH | Russia-Ukraine war: Who is winning in the air? × Last month, Zelensky asked the G20 major economies to adopt Ukraine's 10-point peace formula and to end the war. The ten points included radiation and nuclear safety, food security, energy security, the release of prisoners and deportees, implementation of the UN Charter, withdrawal of Russian troops and cessation of hostilities, justice, ecocide and the protection of the environment, prevention of escalation, and confirmation of the end of the war. During the call, the two leaders discussed opportunities for strengthening bilateral cooperation. PM Modi requested Ukraine authorities to facilitate arrangements for the continued education of Indian students who had to return from Ukraine earlier this year. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p><strong>Prahlad Modi</strong>, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s younger brother, met with an accident Tuesday afternoon. Prahlad Modi was travelling with his family in an SUV when the car hit a divider near Karnataka’s Kadkola near Mysore. As per media reports, he sustained injuries in the accident. He was travelling with his son, daughter-in-law and grandson from Bandipur to Mysore. Several photos of the accident are making rounds on the internet in which the damaged car can be seen with its front right wheel missing. Narendra Modi’s brother was quickly admitted to a hospital in Mysore. He sustained minor injuries and is completely out of danger.</p>

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<p>When the accident took place Tuesday afternoon, Prahlad Modi, brother of Narendra Modi, sustained minor injuries. However, as per media reports, Prahlad Modi’s grandson suffered a fracture in his leg. Other family members travelling in the car were also admitted to Mysore’s JSS hospital with minor injuries. All of them were given first aid and other medical examinations were also carried out by the officials.</p>

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<p>Prahlad Modi is the vice president of the All India Fair Price Shop Dealers' Federation. Details about his income are not available in the public domain. Prahlad used to run a low-cost shop, but the Deccan Herald reported last year that he had recently retired due to old age. Despite his retirement from the shop, he remains involved in Federation activities. The Indian public distribution system (PDS) network includes fair-price shops. These stores are authorised to sell rationed goods such as wheat, rice, and kerosene to ration-card holders at reduced prices. People from economically disadvantaged and low-income families are the primary beneficiaries of such stores.</p>

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<p>PM Modi's younger brother, Prahlad Modi, is the fourth of six children born to Damodardas Mulchand Modi and his wife, Heeraben. Prahlad Modi is one of the most vocal critics of the Narendra Modi-led central government of India. However, he maintains that he is criticising the government’s policies and not his brother. In August this year, he was seen staging protests at Jantar Mantar with members of the All India Fair Price Shop Dealers' Federation, against the Central government.<br />
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Prahlad Modi, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s younger brother, met with an accident Tuesday afternoon. Prahlad Modi was travelling with his family in an SUV when the car hit a divider near Karnataka’s Kadkola near Mysore.

Prahlad Modi, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s younger brother, met with an accident Tuesday afternoon. Prahlad Modi was travelling with his family in an SUV when the car hit a divider near Karnataka’s Kadkola near Mysore. As per media reports, he sustained injuries in the accident. He was travelling with his son, daughter-in-law and grandson from Bandipur to Mysore. Several photos of the accident are making rounds on the internet in which the damaged car can be seen with its front right wheel missing. Narendra Modi’s brother was quickly admitted to a hospital in Mysore. He sustained minor injuries and is completely out of danger. Prahlad Modi car accident details When the accident took place Tuesday afternoon, Prahlad Modi, brother of Narendra Modi, sustained minor injuries. However, as per media reports, Prahlad Modi’s grandson suffered a fracture in his leg. Other family members travelling in the car were also admitted to Mysore’s JSS hospital with minor injuries. All of them were given first aid and other medical examinations were also carried out by the officials. PM Modi's relatives injured in an accident. Their car was travelling towards Bandipur when the accident happened. Prahlad Modi, His son and daughter in law injured in the accident. They have been rushed to hospital #Karnataka pic.twitter.com/hLJ9IuqJQj — Imran Khan (@KeypadGuerilla) December 27, 2022 × Prahlad Modi’s income and occupation Prahlad Modi is the vice president of the All India Fair Price Shop Dealers' Federation. Details about his income are not available in the public domain. Prahlad used to run a low-cost shop, but the Deccan Herald reported last year that he had recently retired due to old age. Despite his retirement from the shop, he remains involved in Federation activities. The Indian public distribution system (PDS) network includes fair-price shops. These stores are authorised to sell rationed goods such as wheat, rice, and kerosene to ration-card holders at reduced prices. People from economically disadvantaged and low-income families are the primary beneficiaries of such stores. Prahlad Modi’s relationship with Narendra Modi PM Modi's younger brother, Prahlad Modi, is the fourth of six children born to Damodardas Mulchand Modi and his wife, Heeraben. Prahlad Modi is one of the most vocal critics of the Narendra Modi-led central government of India. However, he maintains that he is criticising the government’s policies and not his brother. In August this year, he was seen staging protests at Jantar Mantar with members of the All India Fair Price Shop Dealers' Federation, against the Central government.

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<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s brother – Prahlad Modi – met with an accident near Karnataka’s Mysuru on Tuesday. According to media reports, he sustained some minor injuries after his Mercedes Benz car hit a divider on the road.</p>

<p>He was travelling with his wife, son, daughter-in-law and grandson to Bandipura and all passengers sustained minor injuries. The Indian Express reported that Modi, along with his entire family, is currently undergoing treatment in JS Hospital in Mysuru.</p>

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<p>Reports also claimed that Prahlad Modi’s grandson suffered some injuries to his head but the doctors have said that he was completely out of danger. Senior police officials reached Kadkola – the spot of the accident – in the aftermath of the incident and an investigation is already underway.</p>

<p>Videos of the incident has been circulating in social media and they show heavy damage to the Mercedes car. The front part of the car was severely damaged due to the collision.</p>

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s brother – Prahlad Modi – met with an accident near Karnataka’s Mysuru on Tuesday. According to media reports, he sustained some minor injuries after his Mercedes Benz car hit a divider on the road.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s brother – Prahlad Modi – met with an accident near Karnataka’s Mysuru on Tuesday. According to media reports, he sustained some minor injuries after his Mercedes Benz car hit a divider on the road. He was travelling with his wife, son, daughter-in-law and grandson to Bandipura and all passengers sustained minor injuries. The Indian Express reported that Modi, along with his entire family, is currently undergoing treatment in JS Hospital in Mysuru. Also read | Taiwan extends mandatory military service to one year Reports also claimed that Prahlad Modi’s grandson suffered some injuries to his head but the doctors have said that he was completely out of danger. Senior police officials reached Kadkola – the spot of the accident – in the aftermath of the incident and an investigation is already underway. Videos of the incident has been circulating in social media and they show heavy damage to the Mercedes car. The front part of the car was severely damaged due to the collision. (With inputs from agencies)

Narendra Modi's brother hospitalised after sustaining injuries in car accident

<p><meta name="uuid" content="uuid9SIJdfpnpIEA" /><meta charset="utf-8" />India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (December 25) addressed the 96th episode of his monthly radio programme ''Mann Ki Baat'' where he said that the&nbsp;year 2022 was wonderful for the country as it completed 75 years of independence while India progressed rapidly and became the world's fifth largest economy. In the last episode of this year, PM Modi said, "In 2022, the strength of the people of the country, their cooperation, their resolve, their expansion of success was of such magnitude that it would be difficult to include all of those in 'Mann Ki Baat'."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The year 2022 was wonderful. India completed 75 years of independence while ''Amrit Kaal'' began. India progressed rapidly and became the world's fifth largest economy," Modi said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Modi added that during this year, the country achieved more than 2.2 billion (220 crore) vaccinations against Covid and also crossed the exports figure&nbsp;of $400 billion.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Friends, this year, India has also got the responsibility of chairing the G-20 group. I also discussed this in detail last time. In the year 2023, we have to take the enthusiasm of G-20 to new heights; make this event a mass movement," the Prime Minister said during his radio address.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"In 2022, the strength of the people of the country, their cooperation, their resolve, their expansion of success was of such magnitude that it would be difficult to include all of those in Mann Ki Baat."</p>

<p>He also wished Indians a Merry Christmas, highlighting that it is a day to remember the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Need to remain careful: PM Modi on Covid scare</strong></p>

<p>With Covid cases increasing in many countries across the world, including China, Prime Minister Modi said on Sunday that citizens have to take more care of precautions such as wearing a face mask and washing hands.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;"We need to remain careful," he said, adding if people are careful, they will be safe.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A day earlier, the Indian government made RT-PCR tests mandatory for arrivals from five countries — China, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong and Thailand. Union Health minister Mansukh Mandaviya said that if passengers from these countries were found symptomatic or tested positive for the virus, they will be put under quarantine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Thursday, the government decided to subject two per cent of the passengers arriving on international flights to random Covid tests. These tests started on Saturday (December 24).&nbsp;</p>

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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (December 25) addressed the 96th episode of his monthly radio programme ''Mann Ki Baat'' where he said that the year 2022 was wonderful for the country as it completed 75 years of independence while India progressed rapidly and became the world's fifth largest economy.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (December 25) addressed the 96th episode of his monthly radio programme ''Mann Ki Baat'' where he said that the year 2022 was wonderful for the country as it completed 75 years of independence while India progressed rapidly and became the world's fifth largest economy. In the last episode of this year, PM Modi said, "In 2022, the strength of the people of the country, their cooperation, their resolve, their expansion of success was of such magnitude that it would be difficult to include all of those in 'Mann Ki Baat'." "The year 2022 was wonderful. India completed 75 years of independence while ''Amrit Kaal'' began. India progressed rapidly and became the world's fifth largest economy," Modi said. Modi added that during this year, the country achieved more than 2.2 billion (220 crore) vaccinations against Covid and also crossed the exports figure of $400 billion. "Friends, this year, India has also got the responsibility of chairing the G-20 group. I also discussed this in detail last time. In the year 2023, we have to take the enthusiasm of G-20 to new heights; make this event a mass movement," the Prime Minister said during his radio address. ALSO WATCH | 96th edition of Mann Ki Baat: PM Narendra Modi recounts India's achievements of 2022 × "In 2022, the strength of the people of the country, their cooperation, their resolve, their expansion of success was of such magnitude that it would be difficult to include all of those in Mann Ki Baat." He also wished Indians a Merry Christmas, highlighting that it is a day to remember the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Need to remain careful: PM Modi on Covid scare With Covid cases increasing in many countries across the world, including China, Prime Minister Modi said on Sunday that citizens have to take more care of precautions such as wearing a face mask and washing hands. "We need to remain careful," he said, adding if people are careful, they will be safe. A day earlier, the Indian government made RT-PCR tests mandatory for arrivals from five countries — China, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong and Thailand. Union Health minister Mansukh Mandaviya said that if passengers from these countries were found symptomatic or tested positive for the virus, they will be put under quarantine. On Thursday, the government decided to subject two per cent of the passengers arriving on international flights to random Covid tests. These tests started on Saturday (December 24). WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Sixteen soldiers of the Indian Army were killed and four were injured in Sikkim on Friday (December 23) when the army truck transporting them skidded down a steep mountain slope and crashed.</p>

<p>According to the army, the truck was part of a three-vehicle convoy which was going from Chatten in the morning towards Thangu. "A rescue mission was immediately launched, and four injured soldiers have been air evacuated," the army's eastern command said in a statement on Friday and confirmed three Junior Commissioned Officers (JCOs)<b>&nbsp;</b>and 13 soldiers died.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Political leaders in India including Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed their condolences. Taking to Twitter, Modi prayed for the recovery of the injured soldiers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Pained by the loss of lives of our brave army personnel due to a road mishap in Sikkim. Condolences to the bereaved families. May the injured recover soon," Modi said, according to a tweet by his office.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>President Droupadi Murmu said on Twitter, ''Anguished to learn about the loss of lives of brave soldiers of the Indian Army in a road accident in Sikkim. My heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured."</p>

<p>India's defence minister Rajnath Singh, while condoling the deaths of the 16 soldiers, tweeted the country is deeply grateful for their service and commitment.</p>

<p>"Deeply pained by the loss of lives of the Indian Army personnel due to a road accident in North Sikkim. The nation is deeply grateful for their service and commitment. My condolences to the bereaved families. Praying for the speedy recovery of those who are injured," Singh said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sikkim has some of India's most dangerous high-altitude roads.&nbsp;</p>

<p>There have been many accidents in the past involving Indian Army vehicles near the country's vast boundary with China and Pakistan. In August this year, six paramilitary personnel were killed in an accident in Jammu and Kashmir when an armoured vehicle carrying them rolled down a mountain slope, news agency AFP reported.</p>

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Sixteen soldiers of the Indian Army were killed and four were injured in Sikkim on Friday (December 23) when the army truck transporting them skidded down a steep mountain slope and crashed.

Sixteen soldiers of the Indian Army were killed and four were injured in Sikkim on Friday (December 23) when the army truck transporting them skidded down a steep mountain slope and crashed. According to the army, the truck was part of a three-vehicle convoy which was going from Chatten in the morning towards Thangu. "A rescue mission was immediately launched, and four injured soldiers have been air evacuated," the army's eastern command said in a statement on Friday and confirmed three Junior Commissioned Officers (JCOs) and 13 soldiers died. Political leaders in India including Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed their condolences. Taking to Twitter, Modi prayed for the recovery of the injured soldiers. "Pained by the loss of lives of our brave army personnel due to a road mishap in Sikkim. Condolences to the bereaved families. May the injured recover soon," Modi said, according to a tweet by his office. Pained by the loss of lives of our brave army personnel due to a road mishap in Sikkim. Condolences to the bereaved families. May the injured recover soon: PM @narendramodi — PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 23, 2022 × President Droupadi Murmu said on Twitter, ''Anguished to learn about the loss of lives of brave soldiers of the Indian Army in a road accident in Sikkim. My heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured." India's defence minister Rajnath Singh, while condoling the deaths of the 16 soldiers, tweeted the country is deeply grateful for their service and commitment. "Deeply pained by the loss of lives of the Indian Army personnel due to a road accident in North Sikkim. The nation is deeply grateful for their service and commitment. My condolences to the bereaved families. Praying for the speedy recovery of those who are injured," Singh said. Sikkim has some of India's most dangerous high-altitude roads. There have been many accidents in the past involving Indian Army vehicles near the country's vast boundary with China and Pakistan. In August this year, six paramilitary personnel were killed in an accident in Jammu and Kashmir when an armoured vehicle carrying them rolled down a mountain slope, news agency AFP reported. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>In the backdrop of the Ukraine conflict and scheduling issues, the annual India-Russia summit will not take place this year. The summit alternates between the two countries, and this year, the Indian PM Narendra Modi was supposed to travel to Moscow for the summit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Russia-Ukraine conflict of course had its shadow even as New Delhi has been calling for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the conflict that has increased global food, fuel and commodity prices.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sources pointed out that plan to hold the annual summit could not materialise in November and December because of the elections in the states of Gujarat, and Himachal Pradesh and the start of the winter session of the Indian Parliament.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>India, Russia annual summit is the highest institutionalised dialogue mechanism between the two countries at the leaders' level. So far, 21 summits have taken place since the first summit that took place in since the first summit that places in November 2001 in Moscow. The last summit to take place was in Delhi on December 6, 2021 with Russian President Putin travelling to the Indian national capital.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sources also deny western media reports that the Russian President's nuclear threat had any role to play in India-Russia Summit not happening given the call that the summit will not take place was taken much before that.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Since the conflict started in&nbsp;February this year, three&nbsp;Indian top ministers/officials have visited Russia—Heath Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, National security advisor Ajit Doval and External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar. India, meanwhile, continues to strongly defend its stance on importing Russian energy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Jaishankar earlier this month said that&nbsp;"oil import in European Union is like six times what India's imported.." adding that&nbsp;"Europe will make the choices it will make that is Europe’s right. But for Europe to make choices, which prioritizes its energy needs, and then ask India to do something else".&nbsp;</p>

<p>In 2020 as well, the summit could not happen due to the covid pandemic. Before that in 2019, PM Modi travelled to Vladivostok. &nbsp;2018 saw Russian President Putin travelling to Delhi for the summit which saw both sides signing the pact for S400.&nbsp;</p>

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In the backdrop of the Ukraine conflict and scheduling issues, the annual India-Russia summit will not take place this year. The summit alternates between the two countries, and this year, the Indian PM Narendra Modi was supposed to travel to Moscow for the summit.

In the backdrop of the Ukraine conflict and scheduling issues, the annual India-Russia summit will not take place this year. The summit alternates between the two countries, and this year, the Indian PM Narendra Modi was supposed to travel to Moscow for the summit. The Russia-Ukraine conflict of course had its shadow even as New Delhi has been calling for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the conflict that has increased global food, fuel and commodity prices. Sources pointed out that plan to hold the annual summit could not materialise in November and December because of the elections in the states of Gujarat, and Himachal Pradesh and the start of the winter session of the Indian Parliament. ALSO READ | India tells Google to stop direct or surrogate online advertisements from betting platforms India, Russia annual summit is the highest institutionalised dialogue mechanism between the two countries at the leaders' level. So far, 21 summits have taken place since the first summit that took place in since the first summit that places in November 2001 in Moscow. The last summit to take place was in Delhi on December 6, 2021 with Russian President Putin travelling to the Indian national capital. Sources also deny western media reports that the Russian President's nuclear threat had any role to play in India-Russia Summit not happening given the call that the summit will not take place was taken much before that. Sources: The Annual India Russia Summit could not happen this year due to scheduling issues — Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) December 9, 2022 × PM Modi and Russian President Putin had earlier this year held a bilateral in Samarkand on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation or SCO summit. During that meeting, PM emphasised that "this is not an era of war", a line since than has been repeated by a number of western leaders and was mentioned in the G20 Bali joint statement. Since the conflict started in February this year, three Indian top ministers/officials have visited Russia—Heath Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, National security advisor Ajit Doval and External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar. India, meanwhile, continues to strongly defend its stance on importing Russian energy. Jaishankar earlier this month said that "oil import in European Union is like six times what India's imported.." adding that "Europe will make the choices it will make that is Europe’s right. But for Europe to make choices, which prioritizes its energy needs, and then ask India to do something else". In 2020 as well, the summit could not happen due to the covid pandemic. Before that in 2019, PM Modi travelled to Vladivostok. 2018 saw Russian President Putin travelling to Delhi for the summit which saw both sides signing the pact for S400. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{783cd7e4-0ca9-447a-91c6-6d0f3c5299ec}{216}" paraid="616573735" >India’s foreign minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday that India has always been an advocate of diplomacy and dialogue when it comes to global conflicts like the Ukraine war. In an exclusive interview with WION’s Molly Gambhir, Jaishankar said that the world is extremely polarised right now and India will be working together with other countries to make sure that the conflict is resolved.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{327b1798-f843-4a4d-a787-976d3b0dc321}{198}" paraid="862658557" >“There is no question that the world is very polarised and one of the biggest issues of polarisation is Ukraine conflict. From the start, we have been advocates of diplomacy and dialogue and the Prime Minister has made it clear that this is not an era of war. Going into Bali while Indonesia had the presidency, they had a tough task on their hands and they did extremely well under the circumstances. But we were very supportive of them and worked together to find some sort of a common landing point on the more difficult issues so that the G20 itself is not impacted by this polarisation.”</p>

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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{a1cb1cd6-4be0-4049-9fa2-eb0baa39c4ed}{108}" paraid="769979379" >India officially took over the G20 presidency and Jaishankar made it clear that it is a momentous occasion for the country. When asked about the priorities, he said that India will be looking to articulate the concerns and the interests of the global south which is currently facing various challenges.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“India’s endeavor will be to address some of the pressing issues of the day. Issues like food security and energy security. Also, more perennial issues like sustainable development goals, climate action and climate justice. But we have just taken over the presidency and there will also be a lot of consultations with other countries because we are determined that India should really articulate the concerns and the interests of the global south. The global south is under a lot of pressure due to a combination of circumstances – debt, Covid, the Ukraine conflict, extreme climate and in some parts of the world – terrorism. So, some of what we will be pushing is visible right now and some of it will emerge with the passage of time. But we definitely want to have both a consultative but also an impactful presidency.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>With the G20 summit almost a year away, Jaishankar said that not all agendas are clear but the summit will be the premier forum for the biggest economies in the world to focus on the right issues.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{180c856e-f77d-4d64-b0ae-61a42b28458b}{47}" paraid="1361219479" >“I think countries today do recognise the value of India which has maintained its relationship and has made clear its principles. The conflict today has other individual concerns – the grain initiative, some anxiety over the nuclear issues and even concerns about how to get fertilisers out to the world. We are working sometimes visibly and sometimes not so. We have been in contact with the UN. But our goal will be to see the G20 as the premier forum for the biggest economies in the world to focus on the right issues, the vulnerability and anxieties of the global south. Because if we take our eyes off that ball, the world is really headed for trouble.”&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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India’s foreign minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday that India has always been an advocate of diplomacy and dialogue when it comes to global conflicts like the Ukraine war.

India’s foreign minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday that India has always been an advocate of diplomacy and dialogue when it comes to global conflicts like the Ukraine war. In an exclusive interview with WION’s Molly Gambhir, Jaishankar said that the world is extremely polarised right now and India will be working together with other countries to make sure that the conflict is resolved. “There is no question that the world is very polarised and one of the biggest issues of polarisation is Ukraine conflict. From the start, we have been advocates of diplomacy and dialogue and the Prime Minister has made it clear that this is not an era of war. Going into Bali while Indonesia had the presidency, they had a tough task on their hands and they did extremely well under the circumstances. But we were very supportive of them and worked together to find some sort of a common landing point on the more difficult issues so that the G20 itself is not impacted by this polarisation.” Also read | China eases Covid restrictions in Beijing, hints at possible change in stance India officially took over the G20 presidency and Jaishankar made it clear that it is a momentous occasion for the country. When asked about the priorities, he said that India will be looking to articulate the concerns and the interests of the global south which is currently facing various challenges. Gravitas: India's External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar speaks to WION × “India’s endeavor will be to address some of the pressing issues of the day. Issues like food security and energy security. Also, more perennial issues like sustainable development goals, climate action and climate justice. But we have just taken over the presidency and there will also be a lot of consultations with other countries because we are determined that India should really articulate the concerns and the interests of the global south. The global south is under a lot of pressure due to a combination of circumstances – debt, Covid, the Ukraine conflict, extreme climate and in some parts of the world – terrorism. So, some of what we will be pushing is visible right now and some of it will emerge with the passage of time. But we definitely want to have both a consultative but also an impactful presidency.” With the G20 summit almost a year away, Jaishankar said that not all agendas are clear but the summit will be the premier forum for the biggest economies in the world to focus on the right issues. “I think countries today do recognise the value of India which has maintained its relationship and has made clear its principles. The conflict today has other individual concerns – the grain initiative, some anxiety over the nuclear issues and even concerns about how to get fertilisers out to the world. We are working sometimes visibly and sometimes not so. We have been in contact with the UN. But our goal will be to see the G20 as the premier forum for the biggest economies in the world to focus on the right issues, the vulnerability and anxieties of the global south. Because if we take our eyes off that ball, the world is really headed for trouble.”

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<p>India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Chinese President Xi Jinping came face-to-face at G20 dinner in Indonesia's Bali on November 15. They shook hands. Xi listened as PM Modi spoke and the informal exchange of diplomatic pleasantries remained brief.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Before the G20 summit, India and China had announced bilateral engagements with a number of countries but not with each other. On November 23, the trend continued during ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM) Plus, in Siem Reap, Cambodia in which no meeting was scheduled between India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and the Chinese Defence Minister Wei Fenghe.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In fact, in Cambodia, India's indirect reference to China while stating its position towards the "ongoing negotiations on the Code of Conduct on the South China Sea" took many by surprise.</p>

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<p>Experts say that under normal circumstances&nbsp;it should be read as a reiteration of India's position on respecting the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).</p>

<p>"Here, it is also calling out China's attempts to pressurise ASEAN negotiators by trying to change the nature of the disputed waters over the past few years and to present its current control over them as some sort of a fait accompli,"&nbsp;Jabin T. Jacob, Associate Professor at the Department of International Relations and Governance Studies at Shiv Nadar University and Adjunct Research Fellow at New Delhi-based National Maritime Foundation, told WION.</p>

<p>Jacob expressed&nbsp;displeasure over the way the reference to South China Sea was made "at the fag end" of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's statement, after&nbsp;"he raises the issue of terrorism which is simply not a priority concern for the (ASEAN) region".</p>

<p>Prior to the G20 summit in Bali and ADMM Plus meet in Siem Reap, leaders of two neighbours avoided each other entirely at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Uzbekistan. At the SCO, not only Modi and Xi not hold a bilateral, they even did not shake hands. As they stood next to each other at the group photo opportunity, the bilateral ignorance between two sides couldn't be written off.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Experts say that the above pattern of many India-China stumbles at multilateral forums and no accompanying bilateral meets depict the state of perilous relations between the two Asian giants.</p>

<p>"Lack of top-level engagement reflects a break-down of trust in the relationship," Jacob said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Certainly, the Indian side must be smarting from the failure of the investment in the informal summits between Prime Minister Modi and CCP General Secretary Xi Jinping," he added, referring to the informal summits held in Wuhan (2018) and Mamallapuram (2019).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Modi and Xi last held a bilateral meeting in November 2019 in Brazil during BRICS summit. Months later in June 2020, India-China ties ebbed to the lowest&nbsp;in decades when a deadly confrontation between Indian and Chinese troops along the Line of Actual Control in Eastern Ladakh claimed the lives of 20 Indian soldiers and an unspecified number of Chinese troops.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The standoff continues at two&nbsp;friction points along the Line of Actual Control even after 16 rounds of corps commander-level meeting between two sides.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The issue is whether there is interest in either side in closing the growing political gap between them," Manoj Joshi, Distinguished Fellow at New Delhi-based Observer Research Foundation told WION.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-india-monitoring-chinas-spy-ship-docked-in-sri-lanka-foreign-minister-jaishankar-507751">India monitoring China's 'spy ship' docked in Sri Lanka: Foreign minister Jaishanka</a></strong></p>

<p>Experts point out that the Chinese are building up infrastructure along the Line of Actual Control and that they will remain unwilling to concede anything at the Depsang bulge, an area where China asserted a blockade in April 2020, preventing Indian troops from patrolling in their own territory.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Joshi said that China wants to have a neighbour in India that doesn't perceive itself as an equal power "and does not try to even the scales by aligning itself too closely to the US," said Joshi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier in November, India's Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Manoj Pande had said at a seminar that the situation along the Line of Actual Control with China in eastern Ladakh is "stable but unpredictable".&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/60-years-of-1962-indo-china-war-it-wont-be-a-cakewalk-for-the-aggressor-again-527115">60 years of India-China war: It won’t be a cakewalk for the aggressor again</a></strong></p>

<p>Since the LAC stand-off began in May 2020, the two sides have so far held 16 rounds of talks, following which disengagement has been undertaken from both sides of Pangong Tso in February 2021, from PP-17 in the Gogra-Hot Springs area in August 2022, and from PP-15 in September, in addition to Galwan in 2020 after the violent clash.</p>

<p>India has called for the restoration of status quo along the Line of Actual Control. Over 50,000 troops and heavy equipment continue to be deployed on both sides of the LAC.&nbsp;</p>

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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Chinese President Xi Jinping came face-to-face at G20 dinner in Indonesia's Bali on November 15. They shook hands. Xi listened as PM Modi spoke and the informal exchange of diplomatic pleasantries remained brief.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Chinese President Xi Jinping came face-to-face at G20 dinner in Indonesia's Bali on November 15. They shook hands. Xi listened as PM Modi spoke and the informal exchange of diplomatic pleasantries remained brief. Watch: Indian PM Modi, Chinese President Xi shake hands at G20 dinner in Bali, Indonesia pic.twitter.com/qTZ1YOBNg3 — Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) November 15, 2022 × Before the G20 summit, India and China had announced bilateral engagements with a number of countries but not with each other. On November 23, the trend continued during ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM) Plus, in Siem Reap, Cambodia in which no meeting was scheduled between India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and the Chinese Defence Minister Wei Fenghe. In fact, in Cambodia, India's indirect reference to China while stating its position towards the "ongoing negotiations on the Code of Conduct on the South China Sea" took many by surprise. We hope that the ongoing negotiations on the Code of Conduct on the South China Sea will be fully consistent with international law, in particular, UNCLOS, and should not prejudice the legitimate rights and interests of nations that are not party to these discussions: RM — रक्षा मंत्री कार्यालय/ RMO India (@DefenceMinIndia) November 23, 2022 × Experts say that under normal circumstances it should be read as a reiteration of India's position on respecting the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). "Here, it is also calling out China's attempts to pressurise ASEAN negotiators by trying to change the nature of the disputed waters over the past few years and to present its current control over them as some sort of a fait accompli," Jabin T. Jacob, Associate Professor at the Department of International Relations and Governance Studies at Shiv Nadar University and Adjunct Research Fellow at New Delhi-based National Maritime Foundation, told WION. Jacob expressed displeasure over the way the reference to South China Sea was made "at the fag end" of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's statement, after "he raises the issue of terrorism which is simply not a priority concern for the (ASEAN) region". Prior to the G20 summit in Bali and ADMM Plus meet in Siem Reap, leaders of two neighbours avoided each other entirely at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Uzbekistan. At the SCO, not only Modi and Xi not hold a bilateral, they even did not shake hands. As they stood next to each other at the group photo opportunity, the bilateral ignorance between two sides couldn't be written off. Watch: SCO extended format extended format meet begins with a photo op; PM Modi, Prez Xi stood together, exchanged no greetings in visuals shown pic.twitter.com/5Io2yBtJRE — Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) September 16, 2022 × Experts say that the above pattern of many India-China stumbles at multilateral forums and no accompanying bilateral meets depict the state of perilous relations between the two Asian giants. "Lack of top-level engagement reflects a break-down of trust in the relationship," Jacob said. "Certainly, the Indian side must be smarting from the failure of the investment in the informal summits between Prime Minister Modi and CCP General Secretary Xi Jinping," he added, referring to the informal summits held in Wuhan (2018) and Mamallapuram (2019). Modi and Xi last held a bilateral meeting in November 2019 in Brazil during BRICS summit. Months later in June 2020, India-China ties ebbed to the lowest in decades when a deadly confrontation between Indian and Chinese troops along the Line of Actual Control in Eastern Ladakh claimed the lives of 20 Indian soldiers and an unspecified number of Chinese troops. ALSO READ | China Spy Ship Row: Sri Lanka FM Ali Sabry says New Delhi's sensitivities will be kept in mind The standoff continues at two friction points along the Line of Actual Control even after 16 rounds of corps commander-level meeting between two sides. "The issue is whether there is interest in either side in closing the growing political gap between them," Manoj Joshi, Distinguished Fellow at New Delhi-based Observer Research Foundation told WION. ALSO READ | India monitoring China's 'spy ship' docked in Sri Lanka: Foreign minister Jaishanka Experts point out that the Chinese are building up infrastructure along the Line of Actual Control and that they will remain unwilling to concede anything at the Depsang bulge, an area where China asserted a blockade in April 2020, preventing Indian troops from patrolling in their own territory. Joshi said that China wants to have a neighbour in India that doesn't perceive itself as an equal power "and does not try to even the scales by aligning itself too closely to the US," said Joshi. Earlier in November, India's Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Manoj Pande had said at a seminar that the situation along the Line of Actual Control with China in eastern Ladakh is "stable but unpredictable". ALSO READ | 60 years of India-China war: It won’t be a cakewalk for the aggressor again Since the LAC stand-off began in May 2020, the two sides have so far held 16 rounds of talks, following which disengagement has been undertaken from both sides of Pangong Tso in February 2021, from PP-17 in the Gogra-Hot Springs area in August 2022, and from PP-15 in September, in addition to Galwan in 2020 after the violent clash. India has called for the restoration of status quo along the Line of Actual Control. Over 50,000 troops and heavy equipment continue to be deployed on both sides of the LAC. 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.

India-China ties: Many stumbles, no meets

<p>Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi today launched a mega recruitment drive, the 'Rozgar Mela' via video conferencing across 45 locations all over India. During this 2nd phase of the drive, around 71000 appointment letters (OOAs) including 7045 candidates of BSF were distributed across 45 locations all over India, including BSF headquarters in Kashmir.</p>

<p>Dr. Bhagwat Kishanrao Karad, Union MoS, Finance presided over the function organized at BSF Campus Humhama.''&nbsp;The Rozgar Mela will continue for next 16 months during which 10 lakh youth will be provided jobs. '' said Dr. Bhagwat Kishanrao Karad, Union MoS, Finance. While talking about the News of possible global recession and lay off by top Multinational companies, the Union Minister said that the government is working towards the direction that no global recession affects the Indian economy.</p>

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<p>During the programme, the Prime Minister launched Mission Karmayogi Prarambh Module with a short film. This module is an online orientation course for all new appointees in various Government departments. It will include code of conduct for Government servants, workplace ethics &amp; integrity, human resource policies and other benefits and allowances that will help them to get acclimatized to the policies and transition smoothly into the new roles.&nbsp;</p>

<p>''The Rozgar Mela is a step towards fulfilment of the commitment of the Prime Minister to accord highest priority to employment generation. The Rozgar Mela is expected to act as a catalyst in further employment generation and provide meaningful opportunities to the youth for their empowerment and participation in nation building,'' said Dr. Bhagwat Kishanrao Karad, Union MoS, Finance.&nbsp;</p>

<p>More than 700 candidates have been appointed in the Kashmir region by the CAPFs including BSF, CISF and SSB. Out of these, 110 Appointees were present in person to receive the appointment letters from union Minister Dr Karad. The ‘Rozgar Mela’ culminated with a plantation&nbsp;drive&nbsp;by the minister signifying the divine duty towards Mother Nature.</p>

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<p>The local candidates from across Jammu and Kashmir welcomed the step taken by the government for providing employment at a time when the world is heading towards recession.&nbsp;</p>

<p>''I was preparing for the exams for the last three years and worked hard to get into CISF. I am extremely happy that I have got a job, I am thankful to the Prime Minister for providing us jobs under this scheme. '' said Shahid Samoon, Gurez, North Kashmir.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Functions were held in 45 locations all over India and were presided over by senior dignitaries who handed over appointment letters to some of the new recruits at these centres.</p>

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Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi today launched a mega recruitment drive, the 'Rozgar Mela' via video conferencing across 45 locations all over India. During this 2nd phase of the drive, around 71000 appointment letters (OOAs) including 7045 candidates of BSF were distributed across 45 locations all over India, including BSF headquarters in Kashmir.

Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi today launched a mega recruitment drive, the 'Rozgar Mela' via video conferencing across 45 locations all over India. During this 2nd phase of the drive, around 71000 appointment letters (OOAs) including 7045 candidates of BSF were distributed across 45 locations all over India, including BSF headquarters in Kashmir. Dr. Bhagwat Kishanrao Karad, Union MoS, Finance presided over the function organized at BSF Campus Humhama.'' The Rozgar Mela will continue for next 16 months during which 10 lakh youth will be provided jobs. '' said Dr. Bhagwat Kishanrao Karad, Union MoS, Finance. While talking about the News of possible global recession and lay off by top Multinational companies, the Union Minister said that the government is working towards the direction that no global recession affects the Indian economy. Also read | Indonesia quake toll rises to 252, president announces compensation for families of victims During the programme, the Prime Minister launched Mission Karmayogi Prarambh Module with a short film. This module is an online orientation course for all new appointees in various Government departments. It will include code of conduct for Government servants, workplace ethics & integrity, human resource policies and other benefits and allowances that will help them to get acclimatized to the policies and transition smoothly into the new roles. ''The Rozgar Mela is a step towards fulfilment of the commitment of the Prime Minister to accord highest priority to employment generation. The Rozgar Mela is expected to act as a catalyst in further employment generation and provide meaningful opportunities to the youth for their empowerment and participation in nation building,'' said Dr. Bhagwat Kishanrao Karad, Union MoS, Finance. More than 700 candidates have been appointed in the Kashmir region by the CAPFs including BSF, CISF and SSB. Out of these, 110 Appointees were present in person to receive the appointment letters from union Minister Dr Karad. The ‘Rozgar Mela’ culminated with a plantation drive by the minister signifying the divine duty towards Mother Nature. Also read | Toll in China factory fire rises to 38; workers reportedly violated safety measures The local candidates from across Jammu and Kashmir welcomed the step taken by the government for providing employment at a time when the world is heading towards recession. ''I was preparing for the exams for the last three years and worked hard to get into CISF. I am extremely happy that I have got a job, I am thankful to the Prime Minister for providing us jobs under this scheme. '' said Shahid Samoon, Gurez, North Kashmir. Functions were held in 45 locations all over India and were presided over by senior dignitaries who handed over appointment letters to some of the new recruits at these centres.

Union Minister for Finance presides over mega recruitment drive function in Kashmir

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{34940ecc-5d07-4a60-a2b2-ed9997cca1c0}{204}" paraid="359520114" >British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Thursday that he had a conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the Free Trade Agreement during the G20 Summit in Indonesia.&nbsp;During his first address in the British parliament, Sunak was questioned about his meeting with various global leaders and he responded by saying that the government will not "sacrifice quality for speed".&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{8c4ce870-2cc5-44fa-bc43-61a5ba48f6a9}{221}" paraid="154732464" >Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-midterm-results-republicans-lead-in-house-democrats-get-senate-as-washington-sees-divided-govt-534350">Republicans control House, can now investigate Biden</a></p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{8c4ce870-2cc5-44fa-bc43-61a5ba48f6a9}{234}" paraid="2003395390" >"When it comes to trade deals, whoever they may be with, what I won't do is sacrifice quality for speed. I think it is important that we take the time to get trade deals right. This government believes wholeheartedly in the power and the benefits of free trade, it's something that we will champion around the world,” Sunak said while responding to questions from Labour Party’s Keir Starmer.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{5ccb47e3-5a2e-4e8a-9aaf-0b17e3bc586d}{132}" paraid="465209307" >"I did discuss the free trade agreement with India and both the Prime Minister [Modi] and I committed our teams to work as quickly as we can to see if we can bring a successful conclusion to those negotiations," he added when he was asked by multiple MPs about the meeting with Modi.&nbsp;</p>

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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{1d1ee8f7-93b5-469f-94aa-5e4844c73227}{79}" paraid="137183319" >The Free Trade Agreement between the UK and India will enable both countries to boost trade and investments. While the agreement has not been finalised, it is expected to be completed by 2023.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{42ac8044-de1f-4ac7-b899-7e9a600d5715}{163}" paraid="2087354056" >Earlier, Sunak gave the green signal to 3000 visas for young Indian professionals to live and work in the UK each year. This was the first scheme of its kind and Sunak hailed it as a symbol of friendship between the two nations and said that it will enable young people from both countries to pursue their dreams.&nbsp;</p>

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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Thursday that he had a conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the Free Trade Agreement during the G20 Summit in Indonesia.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Thursday that he had a conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the Free Trade Agreement during the G20 Summit in Indonesia. During his first address in the British parliament, Sunak was questioned about his meeting with various global leaders and he responded by saying that the government will not "sacrifice quality for speed". Also read | Republicans control House, can now investigate Biden "When it comes to trade deals, whoever they may be with, what I won't do is sacrifice quality for speed. I think it is important that we take the time to get trade deals right. This government believes wholeheartedly in the power and the benefits of free trade, it's something that we will champion around the world,” Sunak said while responding to questions from Labour Party’s Keir Starmer. "I did discuss the free trade agreement with India and both the Prime Minister [Modi] and I committed our teams to work as quickly as we can to see if we can bring a successful conclusion to those negotiations," he added when he was asked by multiple MPs about the meeting with Modi. WATCH | India heads towards G20 presidency; to host summit in 2023 The Free Trade Agreement between the UK and India will enable both countries to boost trade and investments. While the agreement has not been finalised, it is expected to be completed by 2023. Earlier, Sunak gave the green signal to 3000 visas for young Indian professionals to live and work in the UK each year. This was the first scheme of its kind and Sunak hailed it as a symbol of friendship between the two nations and said that it will enable young people from both countries to pursue their dreams.

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<p>G20 Summit is currently underway in Bali, Indonesia, with world leaders and dignitaries gathered to address the major issues related to the global economy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With several burning issues impacting the world right now, people are looking forward to the summit as a platform that will help the leaders to come up with peaceful solutions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Tuesday, all eyes were on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping had an informal meeting at a side event at the G20 Summit.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>They shook hands with smiles on their faces and the gesture grabbed the attention of millions of people because of the strained bilateral relations over a border clash two years back.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Besides that, a live video feed for the media from the welcome dinner hosted by Indonesian President Joko Widodo for G20 delegates also showed the brief exchange between the two leaders, which looked cordial.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Although there's no confirmation, there are speculations that PM Modi and Xi will hold a bilateral meeting on the margins of the summit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Official sources said that PM Modi and President Xi even exchanged courtesies at the conclusion of the dinner.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>India-China ties</strong></p>

<p>In recent years, relations between India and China have been strained, especially since the June 2020 Galwan Valley clash in which 20 Indian soldiers were killed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Indian authorities have said that peace and tranquillity along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) are important for the overall development of bilateral ties.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Previously, PM Modi and President Xi came face-to-face in September at the annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in the Uzbek city of Samarkand. This was the first time since the start of the border standoff in eastern Ladakh.&nbsp;</p>

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G20 Summit is currently underway in Bali, Indonesia, with world leaders and dignitaries gathered to address the major issues related to the global economy. With several burning issues impacting the world right now, people are looking forward to the summit as a platform that will help the leaders to come up with peaceful solutions.

G20 Summit is currently underway in Bali, Indonesia, with world leaders and dignitaries gathered to address the major issues related to the global economy. With several burning issues impacting the world right now, people are looking forward to the summit as a platform that will help the leaders to come up with peaceful solutions. On Tuesday, all eyes were on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping had an informal meeting at a side event at the G20 Summit. ALSO READ | Zelensky addresses 'G19' leaders, tells them 'now is the time' to end Russia's war They shook hands with smiles on their faces and the gesture grabbed the attention of millions of people because of the strained bilateral relations over a border clash two years back. Besides that, a live video feed for the media from the welcome dinner hosted by Indonesian President Joko Widodo for G20 delegates also showed the brief exchange between the two leaders, which looked cordial. Although there's no confirmation, there are speculations that PM Modi and Xi will hold a bilateral meeting on the margins of the summit. Official sources said that PM Modi and President Xi even exchanged courtesies at the conclusion of the dinner. Watch this report: × ALSO READ | G20 summit: Biden and Erdogan discuss Ukraine grain exports, says White House India-China ties In recent years, relations between India and China have been strained, especially since the June 2020 Galwan Valley clash in which 20 Indian soldiers were killed. Indian authorities have said that peace and tranquillity along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) are important for the overall development of bilateral ties. Previously, PM Modi and President Xi came face-to-face in September at the annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in the Uzbek city of Samarkand. This was the first time since the start of the border standoff in eastern Ladakh. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>The Group of 20 (G20) wealthy countries will reject the ‘era of war’ at the leaders’ summit in Bali, according to a draft communique agreed upon by the diplomats.</p>

<p>Sources have confirmed to WION that the G20 communique will now be using the line "today's era must not be of war" while condemning Russia for launching invasion on Ukraine.</p>

<p>Interestingly, the phrase on war was inspired by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks to Russian President Putin during his meeting in Samarkand.</p>

<p>According to the draft statement, the G20 will also call for the extension Ukrainian grain deal with Russia which is expiring on Saturday.</p>

<p>"This year, we have also witnessed the war in Ukraine further adversely impact the global economy," the draft reads, according to AFP.</p>

<h2><strong>G20 Summit 2022: Indian PM Modi reiterates India's stance, says diplomacy the way out of conflict</strong></h2>

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<p>The draft further reads that the countries "reiterated our national positions" and "most members strongly condemned the war in Ukraine."</p>

<p>"It is causing immense human suffering and exacerbating existing fragilities in the global economy,” it said.</p>

<p>The phrase “today's era must not be of war” was first used by the Indian PM on the sidelines of a regional security bloc summit in Uzbekistan during his one-on-one meeting with Russian President Putin.</p>

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<p>“I know that today’s era is not an era of war, and I have spoken to you on the phone about this,” Modi told Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meet.</p>

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<p>To which Putin responded, “I know about your position on the conflict in Ukraine, and I know about your concerns. We want all of this to end as soon as possible.”</p>

<p>The remarks of Modi were widely applauded by the&nbsp;West.&nbsp;United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that he entirely agreed with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and appreciated the Indian position on Ukraine.</p>

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The Group of 20 (G20) wealthy countries will reject the ‘era of war’ at the leaders’ summit in Bali, according to a draft communique agreed upon by the diplomats.

The Group of 20 (G20) wealthy countries will reject the ‘era of war’ at the leaders’ summit in Bali, according to a draft communique agreed upon by the diplomats. Sources have confirmed to WION that the G20 communique will now be using the line "today's era must not be of war" while condemning Russia for launching invasion on Ukraine. Interestingly, the phrase on war was inspired by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks to Russian President Putin during his meeting in Samarkand. According to the draft statement, the G20 will also call for the extension Ukrainian grain deal with Russia which is expiring on Saturday. "This year, we have also witnessed the war in Ukraine further adversely impact the global economy," the draft reads, according to AFP. G20 Summit 2022: Indian PM Modi reiterates India's stance, says diplomacy the way out of conflict The draft further reads that the countries "reiterated our national positions" and "most members strongly condemned the war in Ukraine." "It is causing immense human suffering and exacerbating existing fragilities in the global economy,” it said. The phrase “today's era must not be of war” was first used by the Indian PM on the sidelines of a regional security bloc summit in Uzbekistan during his one-on-one meeting with Russian President Putin. Also read | UNGA passes resolution seeking reparation from Russia to Ukraine; India abstains from voting “I know that today’s era is not an era of war, and I have spoken to you on the phone about this,” Modi told Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meet. Also read | US, Russia spy chiefs discuss Putin’s nuclear threats in first talks To which Putin responded, “I know about your position on the conflict in Ukraine, and I know about your concerns. We want all of this to end as soon as possible.” The remarks of Modi were widely applauded by the West. United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that he entirely agreed with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and appreciated the Indian position on Ukraine. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

'Today's era must not be of war', G20 draft communique uses Indian PM Modi’s remarks to Putin

<p>Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Friday that President Xi Jinping will attend the G20 summit in-person and will meet President Joe Biden of the United States and French President Emmanuel Macron.</p>

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<p>The summit of the Group of 20 or G20 nations is set to begin in Indonesia's Bali next week between November 14 and 17.</p>

<p><strong>Jinping's first in-person meeting with Biden</strong></p>

<p>The impending conversation between US President Joe Biden and President Xi Jinping of China will mark their first in-person encounter since Biden replaced Donald Trump in the White House. The two have spoken a number of times over the phone but never met in person since Biden became president.</p>

<p>Foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian told a press briefing in Beijing that President Xi Jinping will also meet African Union's chairperson Macky Sall and Argentinian President Alberto Fernandez.</p>

<p>The White House has already said that President Joe Biden will meet Xi Jinping on Monday when the "leaders will discuss efforts to maintain and deepen lines of communication", as well as how to "responsibly manage competition and work together where our interests align".</p>

<p>It remains unclear if a meeting between India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping is on schedule during the upcoming G-20 summit.</p>

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<p>Other than Russian President Vladimir Putin, the top leaders of&nbsp;the remaining 19 countries forming G20&nbsp;have confirmed their in-person attendance at the summit in Bali. Russia will be represented by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The host Indonesia's President Joko Widodo will symbolically hand over the G20 presidency to India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the closing session of the summit in Bali. India’s term as the G20 president will formally begin on December 1. The country will host the next G20 summit in New Delhi in September 2023.</p>

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Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Friday that President Xi Jinping will attend the G20 summit in-person and will meet President Joe Biden of the United States and French President Emmanuel Macron.

Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Friday that President Xi Jinping will attend the G20 summit in-person and will meet President Joe Biden of the United States and French President Emmanuel Macron. WATCH | G20 Summit: WION gears up for two days of high-level meeting × The summit of the Group of 20 or G20 nations is set to begin in Indonesia's Bali next week between November 14 and 17. Jinping's first in-person meeting with Biden The impending conversation between US President Joe Biden and President Xi Jinping of China will mark their first in-person encounter since Biden replaced Donald Trump in the White House. The two have spoken a number of times over the phone but never met in person since Biden became president. Foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian told a press briefing in Beijing that President Xi Jinping will also meet African Union's chairperson Macky Sall and Argentinian President Alberto Fernandez. The White House has already said that President Joe Biden will meet Xi Jinping on Monday when the "leaders will discuss efforts to maintain and deepen lines of communication", as well as how to "responsibly manage competition and work together where our interests align". It remains unclear if a meeting between India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping is on schedule during the upcoming G-20 summit. ALSO READ | G20 Summit: PM Modi to hold bilateral with French prez, UK PM Other than Russian President Vladimir Putin, the top leaders of the remaining 19 countries forming G20 have confirmed their in-person attendance at the summit in Bali. Russia will be represented by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. ALSO READ | ‘Shared knowledge and prosperity’: India’s PM Modi unveils theme, logo for New Delhi G20 summit The host Indonesia's President Joko Widodo will symbolically hand over the G20 presidency to India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the closing session of the summit in Bali. India’s term as the G20 president will formally begin on December 1. The country will host the next G20 summit in New Delhi in September 2023. (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.

China's Xi Jinping to attend G20 summit, meeting with India's Modi unconfirmed

<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going to hold several bilateral meetings, these include those with UK PM Rishi Sunak and French President Emmanuel Macron. These meetings will take place on the sidelines of the upcoming G20 summit in Bali, Indonesia. PM Modi will be in Bali from November 14 to 16. He will not only attend the mega summit but also address members of the Indian diaspora.</p>

<p>His meeting with UK PM will be the first in-person meet&nbsp;between the two leaders.</p>

<p>Sunak, Britain's first Indian-origin PM, had spoken to PM Modi after taking charge last month. Early finalisation of India-UK Free trade agreement (FTA) was discussed during this conversation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>PM Modi's meet with French President Macron will provide an occasion to reaffirm the close partnership New Delhi and Paris have. &nbsp;France has recently&nbsp;issued its National Strategic Review 2022 in which it has emphasised deeper cooperation with New Delhi. The PM will also hold talks with the Suriname president &amp; with host-- Indonesia's President Joko widodo.</p>

<p>The 17th edition of the G20 summit takes place from November 15 to 16. The summit will see world leaders gathering to chalk out solution for the current global crisis. US President Joe Biden will also be in Bali which is also know as "Island of the Gods".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Biden's meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday will be closely watched for any breakthrough in ties as the world's number one &amp; number two economies head for what experts are calling a new cold war.</p>

<p>For India, this year's summit holds special significance since it will be handed the presidency of the mega grouping. Earlier this month, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the logo, theme and website of India’s G20 presidency with much fanfare. The logo, which has the colors of Indian national flag juxtaposes planet Earth with the lotus, India’s national flower.</p>

<p>But the worries over the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, a world recovering from Covid pandemic are unlikely to go away very soon. But India sounds hopeful as PM at the time of the launch said, "India's G20 presidency is coming at a time of crisis and chaos in the world. World is going through after-effects of disruptive, once in a century pandemic..", adding, "Symbol of lotus is representation of hope in this times.."</p>

<p>India will host G20 sumit next year for the first time since 2008. Under Indian presidency, two hundred G20 meetings will take place across the country beginning December of this year. The first meeting will be the Sherpa meeting in Udaipur in the first week of December.</p>

<p>G20 doesn't have a secretariat but it's the president of the grouping who decides the agenda. India already has set up a G20 Secretariat under the Ministry of External Affairs. It has over 40 officials. The secretariat is headed by India's Sherpa Amitabh Kant, India's G20 Chief Coordinator Harsh Vardhan Shringla and G20 special operations lead Muktesh Pardeshi.</p>

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going to hold several bilateral meetings, these include those with UK PM Rishi Sunak and French President Emmanuel Macron. These meetings will take place on the sidelines of the upcoming G20 summit in Bali, Indonesia. PM Modi will be in Bali from November 14 to 16. He will not only attend the mega summit but also address members of the Indian diaspora. His meeting with UK PM will be the first in-person meet between the two leaders. Sunak, Britain's first Indian-origin PM, had spoken to PM Modi after taking charge last month. Early finalisation of India-UK Free trade agreement (FTA) was discussed during this conversation. PM Modi's meet with French President Macron will provide an occasion to reaffirm the close partnership New Delhi and Paris have. France has recently issued its National Strategic Review 2022 in which it has emphasised deeper cooperation with New Delhi. The PM will also hold talks with the Suriname president & with host-- Indonesia's President Joko widodo. The 17th edition of the G20 summit takes place from November 15 to 16. The summit will see world leaders gathering to chalk out solution for the current global crisis. US President Joe Biden will also be in Bali which is also know as "Island of the Gods". Biden's meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday will be closely watched for any breakthrough in ties as the world's number one & number two economies head for what experts are calling a new cold war. For India, this year's summit holds special significance since it will be handed the presidency of the mega grouping. Earlier this month, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the logo, theme and website of India’s G20 presidency with much fanfare. The logo, which has the colors of Indian national flag juxtaposes planet Earth with the lotus, India’s national flower. But the worries over the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, a world recovering from Covid pandemic are unlikely to go away very soon. But India sounds hopeful as PM at the time of the launch said, "India's G20 presidency is coming at a time of crisis and chaos in the world. World is going through after-effects of disruptive, once in a century pandemic..", adding, "Symbol of lotus is representation of hope in this times.." India will host G20 sumit next year for the first time since 2008. Under Indian presidency, two hundred G20 meetings will take place across the country beginning December of this year. The first meeting will be the Sherpa meeting in Udaipur in the first week of December. G20 doesn't have a secretariat but it's the president of the grouping who decides the agenda. India already has set up a G20 Secretariat under the Ministry of External Affairs. It has over 40 officials. The secretariat is headed by India's Sherpa Amitabh Kant, India's G20 Chief Coordinator Harsh Vardhan Shringla and G20 special operations lead Muktesh Pardeshi. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

G20 Summit: PM Modi to hold bilateral with French prez, UK PM

<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday unveiled the theme for the New Delhi G20 summit, scheduled to be held in September 2023. India is poised to assume the Presidency of the Group of 20 or G20 countries for one year, starting December 1, 2022. The country will host over 200 meetings, addressing 32 different sectors, during the period between December 1, 2022, to November 30, 2023.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The first G20 sherpa meet under the Indian presidency will take place between December 4th to December 7th, 2022 in the Udaipur district of Rajasthan state in North India.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi also unveiled the logo and website for India’s G-20 presidency. Modi said that thousands of people shared their ideas and suggestions for the G20 logo and theme. He said that the G20 presidency offers India an opportunity to contribute to the global agenda.</p>

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<p>“India's G20 presidency is coming at a time of crisis and chaos in the world. The world is going through the aftereffects of disruptive once-in-a-century pandemic, conflicts and lot of economic uncertainty,” he said. “The symbol of lotus in the G20 logo is a representation of hope in these times. No matter how adverse the circumstances, the lotus still blooms.”</p>

<p>“In Indian culture, both the goddesses of knowledge and prosperity are seated on a lotus. This is what the world needs the most today. Shared knowledge that helps us overcome our circumstances and shared prosperity that reaches the last person at the last mile. This is why the earth is placed on lotus too. The seven petals on the lotus in the logo are also significant. It represents the seven continents. Seven is also the number of notes in the universal language of music. In music, when the seven notes come together, they create perfect harmony,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Italy and Indonesia, along with India, are part of the G20 troika: past, present, and incoming presidencies. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi also announced his state visit to Indonesia next week, while unveiling the theme, logo, and website for New Delhi G20 summit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Group of Twenty countries represents nearly 90 per cent of the global gross national product, 80 per cent of world trade (including EU intra-trade), and two-thirds of the world’s population. India has been a member of the G20 since its inception in 1999. Its other 19 members are Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America.&nbsp;</p>

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday unveiled the theme for the New Delhi G20 summit, scheduled to be held in September 2023. India is poised to assume the Presidency of the Group of 20 or G20 countries for one year, starting December 1, 2022.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday unveiled the theme for the New Delhi G20 summit, scheduled to be held in September 2023. India is poised to assume the Presidency of the Group of 20 or G20 countries for one year, starting December 1, 2022. The country will host over 200 meetings, addressing 32 different sectors, during the period between December 1, 2022, to November 30, 2023. The G-20 Summit in India in 2023 will reflect the spirit of वसुधैव कुटुंबकम…One Earth, One Family, One Future! pic.twitter.com/FVEPBOTKev — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 8, 2022 × The first G20 sherpa meet under the Indian presidency will take place between December 4th to December 7th, 2022 in the Udaipur district of Rajasthan state in North India. WATCH | What's G20 all about? What does it do, how does it work? × India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi also unveiled the logo and website for India’s G-20 presidency. Modi said that thousands of people shared their ideas and suggestions for the G20 logo and theme. He said that the G20 presidency offers India an opportunity to contribute to the global agenda. The symbol of the lotus in the G20 logo is a representation of hope. pic.twitter.com/HTceHGsbFu — PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 8, 2022 × “India's G20 presidency is coming at a time of crisis and chaos in the world. The world is going through the aftereffects of disruptive once-in-a-century pandemic, conflicts and lot of economic uncertainty,” he said. “The symbol of lotus in the G20 logo is a representation of hope in these times. No matter how adverse the circumstances, the lotus still blooms.” “In Indian culture, both the goddesses of knowledge and prosperity are seated on a lotus. This is what the world needs the most today. Shared knowledge that helps us overcome our circumstances and shared prosperity that reaches the last person at the last mile. This is why the earth is placed on lotus too. The seven petals on the lotus in the logo are also significant. It represents the seven continents. Seven is also the number of notes in the universal language of music. In music, when the seven notes come together, they create perfect harmony,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said. Italy and Indonesia, along with India, are part of the G20 troika: past, present, and incoming presidencies. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi also announced his state visit to Indonesia next week, while unveiling the theme, logo, and website for New Delhi G20 summit. The Group of Twenty countries represents nearly 90 per cent of the global gross national product, 80 per cent of world trade (including EU intra-trade), and two-thirds of the world’s population. India has been a member of the G20 since its inception in 1999. Its other 19 members are Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p><meta name="uuid" content="uuidCMJuAyDX4sZa" /><meta charset="utf-8" />Ahead of the assembly polls in the Western Indian state of Gujarat, the ruling BJP government is mulling a strategy to implement Uniform Civil Code (UCC). Reportedly, the state government will be forming a high-level committee under a retired high court or supreme court judge to look into the matter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The announcement was made by the minister of state for home&nbsp;Harsh Sanghavi after a cabinet meeting in the capital city of Gandhinagar.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi and union home minister Amit Shah, CM Bhupendra Patel has taken a historic decision in the cabinet meeting today — of forming a committee for implementing the Uniform Civil Code in the state," said&nbsp;Sanghavi.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Later, Sanghavi took to Twitter to state, "A high level committee will be formed to implement the "Uniform Civil Code" in Gujarat."&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="hi">गुजरात में "यूनिफॉर्म सिविल कोड" को लागू करने की दिशा में उच्चस्तरीय कमेटी का गठन किया जाएगा।<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCCInGujarat?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UCCInGujarat</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="gu">રાજ્યમાં સમાન સીવીલ કોડ (Uniform Civil Code)ની આવશ્યકતા ચકાસવા તથા આ કોડ માટેનો મુસદ્દો તૈયાર કરવા સુપ્રિમ કોર્ટ/હાઇકોર્ટના નિવૃત્ત ન્યાયાધીશશ્રીની અધ્યક્ષતામાં ઉચ્ચકક્ષાની સમિતિની રચના કરવાનો મહત્વપૂર્ણ નિર્ણય આજે રાજ્ય મંત્રીમંડળની બેઠકમાં લેવામાં આવ્યો છે.</p>
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<p>As reported extensively by WION, UCC has been an ideological and political promise by the BJP for a long time. In the BJP’s 2019 general election manifesto, the party committed itself to implementing UCC on a country level.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, despite being in power for more than eight years now, the Narendra Modi government is yet to take a rather decisive step on the issue.</p>

<p><strong>Not the first time BJP has made such an announcement</strong></p>

<p>However, those privy to the matter understand that BJP has a knack of using UCC as a poll plank and sweep the votes ahead of crucial assembly elections.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier this year, prior to the Uttarakhand state election, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami made a similar announcement, informing about constituting a committee to look into the implementation of UCC.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“This committee will prepare a draft of the uniform civil code for the people of Uttarakhand. This UCC will be for equal laws on subjects like marriage, divorce, land, property and inheritance for people of all religions."</p>

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<p>UCC and its implementation finds a mention in India's Constitution under the Directive Principles of State Policy.</p>

<p>"The State shall endeavour to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India,” states Article 44 of the Constitution.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, UCC is an&nbsp;exhaustive set of common laws for all religions governing personal matters like marriage, divorce, adoption, succession, and others. It aims at ensuring equality among all religions.</p>

<p>However, a significant portion of the population, mostly Muslims are against UCC as it might interfere with the Muslim Personal Law, more colloquially known as Shariat.&nbsp;</p>

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Ahead of the assembly polls in the Western Indian state of Gujarat, the ruling BJP government is mulling a strategy to implement Uniform Civil Code (UCC). Reportedly, the state government will be forming a high-level committee under a retired high court or supreme court judge to look into the matter.

Ahead of the assembly polls in the Western Indian state of Gujarat, the ruling BJP government is mulling a strategy to implement Uniform Civil Code (UCC). Reportedly, the state government will be forming a high-level committee under a retired high court or supreme court judge to look into the matter. The announcement was made by the minister of state for home Harsh Sanghavi after a cabinet meeting in the capital city of Gandhinagar. “Under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi and union home minister Amit Shah, CM Bhupendra Patel has taken a historic decision in the cabinet meeting today — of forming a committee for implementing the Uniform Civil Code in the state," said Sanghavi. Also watch: India bridge collapse: At least 122 killed and over 100 injured in Gujarat Later, Sanghavi took to Twitter to state, "A high level committee will be formed to implement the "Uniform Civil Code" in Gujarat." गुजरात में "यूनिफॉर्म सिविल कोड" को लागू करने की दिशा में उच्चस्तरीय कमेटी का गठन किया जाएगा।#UCCInGujarat — Harsh Sanghavi (@sanghaviharsh) October 29, 2022 × રાજ્યમાં સમાન સીવીલ કોડ (Uniform Civil Code)ની આવશ્યકતા ચકાસવા તથા આ કોડ માટેનો મુસદ્દો તૈયાર કરવા સુપ્રિમ કોર્ટ/હાઇકોર્ટના નિવૃત્ત ન્યાયાધીશશ્રીની અધ્યક્ષતામાં ઉચ્ચકક્ષાની સમિતિની રચના કરવાનો મહત્વપૂર્ણ નિર્ણય આજે રાજ્ય મંત્રીમંડળની બેઠકમાં લેવામાં આવ્યો છે. — Bhupendra Patel (@Bhupendrapbjp) October 29, 2022 × Read more: Time to honour commitment on Uniform Civil Code As reported extensively by WION, UCC has been an ideological and political promise by the BJP for a long time. In the BJP’s 2019 general election manifesto, the party committed itself to implementing UCC on a country level. However, despite being in power for more than eight years now, the Narendra Modi government is yet to take a rather decisive step on the issue. Not the first time BJP has made such an announcement However, those privy to the matter understand that BJP has a knack of using UCC as a poll plank and sweep the votes ahead of crucial assembly elections. Earlier this year, prior to the Uttarakhand state election, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami made a similar announcement, informing about constituting a committee to look into the implementation of UCC. “This committee will prepare a draft of the uniform civil code for the people of Uttarakhand. This UCC will be for equal laws on subjects like marriage, divorce, land, property and inheritance for people of all religions." WATCH | Gravitas Plus: Uniform Civil Code: Is India ready? × UCC and its implementation finds a mention in India's Constitution under the Directive Principles of State Policy. "The State shall endeavour to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India,” states Article 44 of the Constitution. Notably, UCC is an exhaustive set of common laws for all religions governing personal matters like marriage, divorce, adoption, succession, and others. It aims at ensuring equality among all religions. However, a significant portion of the population, mostly Muslims are against UCC as it might interfere with the Muslim Personal Law, more colloquially known as Shariat. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE: WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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