<p>Amid the ongoing diplomatic row between India and Canada, the Canadian government’s Foreign Interference Commission in a report highlighted the Indian media outlets and their massive reach in the context of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the Khalistani separatist leader who Ottawa has accused New Delhi's agents&nbsp;of killing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The report stated that the Indian media, especially those outlets perceived as being aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi – highlighted several narratives that targeted Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Canada's High Commissioner to India, Canada's national security agencies, Canada's Punjabi Sikh diaspora, and Nijjar's political beliefs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The report by the Canada's Foreign Interference Commission was published in September this year.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The report examined websites and US-based social media platforms to surface relevant English language content to assess potential &nbsp;Foreign Information Manipulations and Interference (FIMI) related to India, honing in on a set of 100 accounts across Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube that are frequently described as 'Godi'&nbsp;media (i.e., media outlets or personalities that are perceived as mouthpieces for the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and current Indian Prime Minister Nerandra Modi)," it stated.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The media outlets backed by PM Modi are quite popular with domestic Indian audiences as well as the diaspora communities abroad.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"For example, some outlets have more than 10 million YouTube subscribers, including AajTak/lndia Today (80 million), Zee News/WION (68 million), News 18 (50.8 million), Republic (31.7 million), and Times Now (10.9 million)," the report mentioned.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While defending its stance, the report stressed that Canada's low subscriber numbers of media outlets in comparison with Indian media create a "distinct advantage" in "amplifying negative narratives" about Canada and its position on Nijjar's killing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It is very likely that both Canadian and global audiences who follow international news events were exposed to Modi-aligned narratives, themes, and stories on social media platforms," it added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The report questioned the credibility of user engagement of the Indian media outlets, calling them out, and stressing that they have "little reason to believe that user views have been amplified."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"AajTak, Zee News, and Republic shared several talk-show style clips on their YouTube channels<br />
about the PM Statement and Hardeep Singh Nijjar, receiving between 50K to IM user views per video. Regrettably, YouTube provides few public tools to verify whether user engagement is authentic or manipulated. RRM Canada, however, has little reason to believe that user views have been amplified," it added.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Narratives shared about Indian media's involvement&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The report quoted Indian media agencies portraying "Canadian diplomats as haughty".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"In a popular post from ANI, High Commissioner Cameron MacKay leaves the Ministry of External Affairs building without taking questions from a reporter on the scene. Some commentators claim MacKay may have injured the journalist as he closed the embassy vehicle car door. The video received high levels of engagement (16.3K likes, shares, etc.) and was viewed over 2.1M times," the report stated.</p>

<p>According to the report, some of the commentators made direct pleas to Canadian parliamentarians to "eliminate alleged threats to the Indian state".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The founder of the fringe 'The Frustrated Indian'&nbsp;media outlet, tagged Opposition leader Pierre Poilievre on Twitter, requesting that he neutralise the Khalistanis immediately after becoming the Prime Minister because if you don't, you won't have a country. All the best in advance," the report read.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Five Questions for India Hater Trudeau</strong></p>

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<p>Meanwhile,&nbsp;some of the claims by the Indian media, as per the report,&nbsp;also stated that PM Trudeau is "inventing the incident to score political gains" and "satisfying the constituents who support the Khalistan movement". The commentators claimed the incident was a "brazen local political gimmick" at the cost of "assaulting another nation's sovereignty," the report read.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Hardeep Singh Nijjar's case explained&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>In June 2023, Khalistani separatist leader Nijjar was shot and killed by two masked individuals outside a Gurudwara in Surrey. Later in September, Canadian PM Trudeau blamed India and said that there were "credible allegations" of a "potential link" between agents of India's government and Nijjar's murder.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the Indian government rejected these allegations as "absurd" and "motivated" and alleged Canada was a supporter of Khalistani "terrorists".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Further, Trudeau clarified, saying that he was not trying to "provoke" or "escalate" the conflict, adding that Canada sought cooperation with India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rapid Response Mechanism Canada stated that its analysts will continue to observe the information space for new developments on this topic.</p>

<h2><strong>What's currently happening?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier this week, on Wednesday (Oct 16) while testifying before the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions in Ottawa, Trudeau had admitted that his government did not have hard evidence against India when the allegations about New Delhi’s involvement in Nijjar's death were made.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nijjar-was-a-foreign-terrorist-top-opposition-figure-in-canada-rips-into-trudeau-over-india-row-768529"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;‘Nijjar was a foreign terrorist,’ Top opposition figure in Canada rips into Trudeau over India row</strong></a></p>

<p>"Canada asked India to cooperate. Their (India) ask was for proof. We asked for Indian security agencies to investigate further and cooperate with us. Because at that point what we (Canada) had was intelligence," Trudeau said.</p>

<p>"Their [Indian government] ask was how much do you know? Give us the evidence you have on this and our response was well...it's within your security agencies, you should be looking into how much they know. You should be engaging," the Canadian PM said.</p>

<p>"At that point, it was primarily intelligence and not hard evidentiary proof. So we said, let's work together and look into your security services and maybe we can get that out," he added.</p>

<p>Hours after Trudeau's testimony,&nbsp;the Indian foreign affairs ministry blasted the Canadian PM calling out his "cavalier attitude", and said, "What we have heard today only confirms what we have been saying consistently all along — Canada has presented us (India) no evidence whatsoever in support of the serious allegations that it has chosen to level against India and Indian diplomats."</p>

<p>"The responsibility for the damage that this cavalier behaviour has caused to India-Canada relations lies with Prime Minister Trudeau alone," the statement added.&nbsp;</p>


Amid the ongoing diplomatic row between India and Canada, the Canadian government’s Foreign Interference Commission in a report highlighted the Indian media outlets and their massive reach in the context of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the Khalistani separatist leader who Ottawa has accused New Delhi's agents of killing.

Amid the ongoing diplomatic row between India and Canada, the Canadian government’s Foreign Interference Commission in a report highlighted the Indian media outlets and their massive reach in the context of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the Khalistani separatist leader who Ottawa has accused New Delhi's agents of killing. The report stated that the Indian media, especially those outlets perceived as being aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi – highlighted several narratives that targeted Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Canada's High Commissioner to India, Canada's national security agencies, Canada's Punjabi Sikh diaspora, and Nijjar's political beliefs. The report by the Canada's Foreign Interference Commission was published in September this year. "The report examined websites and US-based social media platforms to surface relevant English language content to assess potential Foreign Information Manipulations and Interference (FIMI) related to India, honing in on a set of 100 accounts across Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube that are frequently described as 'Godi' media (i.e., media outlets or personalities that are perceived as mouthpieces for the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and current Indian Prime Minister Nerandra Modi)," it stated. The media outlets backed by PM Modi are quite popular with domestic Indian audiences as well as the diaspora communities abroad. "For example, some outlets have more than 10 million YouTube subscribers, including AajTak/lndia Today (80 million), Zee News/WION (68 million), News 18 (50.8 million), Republic (31.7 million), and Times Now (10.9 million)," the report mentioned. While defending its stance, the report stressed that Canada's low subscriber numbers of media outlets in comparison with Indian media create a "distinct advantage" in "amplifying negative narratives" about Canada and its position on Nijjar's killing. "It is very likely that both Canadian and global audiences who follow international news events were exposed to Modi-aligned narratives, themes, and stories on social media platforms," it added. The report questioned the credibility of user engagement of the Indian media outlets, calling them out, and stressing that they have "little reason to believe that user views have been amplified." "AajTak, Zee News, and Republic shared several talk-show style clips on their YouTube channels about the PM Statement and Hardeep Singh Nijjar, receiving between 50K to IM user views per video. Regrettably, YouTube provides few public tools to verify whether user engagement is authentic or manipulated. RRM Canada, however, has little reason to believe that user views have been amplified," it added. Narratives shared about Indian media's involvement The report quoted Indian media agencies portraying "Canadian diplomats as haughty". "In a popular post from ANI, High Commissioner Cameron MacKay leaves the Ministry of External Affairs building without taking questions from a reporter on the scene. Some commentators claim MacKay may have injured the journalist as he closed the embassy vehicle car door. The video received high levels of engagement (16.3K likes, shares, etc.) and was viewed over 2.1M times," the report stated. According to the report, some of the commentators made direct pleas to Canadian parliamentarians to "eliminate alleged threats to the Indian state". "The founder of the fringe 'The Frustrated Indian' media outlet, tagged Opposition leader Pierre Poilievre on Twitter, requesting that he neutralise the Khalistanis immediately after becoming the Prime Minister because if you don't, you won't have a country. All the best in advance," the report read. Watch | Five Questions for India Hater Trudeau × Meanwhile, some of the claims by the Indian media, as per the report, also stated that PM Trudeau is "inventing the incident to score political gains" and "satisfying the constituents who support the Khalistan movement". The commentators claimed the incident was a "brazen local political gimmick" at the cost of "assaulting another nation's sovereignty," the report read. Hardeep Singh Nijjar's case explained In June 2023, Khalistani separatist leader Nijjar was shot and killed by two masked individuals outside a Gurudwara in Surrey. Later in September, Canadian PM Trudeau blamed India and said that there were "credible allegations" of a "potential link" between agents of India's government and Nijjar's murder. However, the Indian government rejected these allegations as "absurd" and "motivated" and alleged Canada was a supporter of Khalistani "terrorists". Further, Trudeau clarified, saying that he was not trying to "provoke" or "escalate" the conflict, adding that Canada sought cooperation with India. Rapid Response Mechanism Canada stated that its analysts will continue to observe the information space for new developments on this topic. What's currently happening? Earlier this week, on Wednesday (Oct 16) while testifying before the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions in Ottawa, Trudeau had admitted that his government did not have hard evidence against India when the allegations about New Delhi’s involvement in Nijjar's death were made. Also read: ‘Nijjar was a foreign terrorist,’ Top opposition figure in Canada rips into Trudeau over India row "Canada asked India to cooperate. Their (India) ask was for proof. We asked for Indian security agencies to investigate further and cooperate with us. Because at that point what we (Canada) had was intelligence," Trudeau said. "Their [Indian government] ask was how much do you know? Give us the evidence you have on this and our response was well...it's within your security agencies, you should be looking into how much they know. You should be engaging," the Canadian PM said. "At that point, it was primarily intelligence and not hard evidentiary proof. So we said, let's work together and look into your security services and maybe we can get that out," he added. Hours after Trudeau's testimony, the Indian foreign affairs ministry blasted the Canadian PM calling out his "cavalier attitude", and said, "What we have heard today only confirms what we have been saying consistently all along — Canada has presented us (India) no evidence whatsoever in support of the serious allegations that it has chosen to level against India and Indian diplomats." "The responsibility for the damage that this cavalier behaviour has caused to India-Canada relations lies with Prime Minister Trudeau alone," the statement added.

Nijjar killing row: Is Canada afraid of Indian media?

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Russia at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin from October 22-23 to attend the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan.</p>

<p>The BRICS Summit in Kazan is being held under the chairmanship of Russia, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). During his visit, PM Modi is also expected to hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts from BRICS member countries and invited leaders in Kazan.</p>

<p>The MEA said, "The Summit, themed 'Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security,'&nbsp;will provide an important platform for leaders to discuss key global issues.:"</p>

<p>It further said, "The Summit will offer a valuable opportunity to assess the progress of initiatives launched by BRICS and to identify potential areas for future collaboration."</p>

<p>The leaders of BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, and China) countries met for the first time in St Petersburg, Russia in 2006. After a series of high-level meetings, the first BRIC summit was held in Russia's Yekaterinburg in 2009.</p>

<p>BRIC group was renamed as BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) after South Africa was accepted as a full member at the BRIC Foreign Ministers' meeting in New York in September 2010.</p>

<p>BRICS is an important grouping bringing together the major emerging economies from the world, comprising 41 per cent of the world population, having 24 per cent of the world GDP and over 16 per cent share in the world trade.</p>

<p>Earlier in September, Russian President Vladimir Putin extended an invitation to PM Modi, proposing a bilateral meeting on October 22, on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Kazan. During the invitation, Putin also referred to PM Modi as a "good friend."</p>

<p>The remarks by Putin came while he met National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on the sidelines of the BRICS National Security Advisers' meeting. Putin had a meeting with Doval at the Constantine Palace in Russia's St&nbsp;Petersberg.</p>

<p>Quoting President Putin, the Kremlin in a statement said, "We will be expecting Mr Modi in Kazan. I also suggest holding a bilateral meeting there on October 22 in order to close the books on our joint work in implementing the agreements reached during his visit to Moscow and outline some prospects for the near future."</p>

<p>"Please extend my warmest regards and best wishes to Mr Modi, my good friend," the statement added.</p>

<p>It will be PM Narendra Modi's second visit to Russia in 2024 as he travelled to Moscow in July to attend the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit. During his visit to Russia, PM Modi held a bilateral meeting with Russian President Putin.</p>

<p>PM Modi was also conferred with Russia's highest civilian award, the Order of St&nbsp;Andrew the Apostle at the Kremlin in Moscow. The two leaders visited the Rosatom Pavilion at the VDNKh Exhibition Centre in Moscow.&nbsp;</p>

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Russia at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin from October 22-23 to attend the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Russia at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin from October 22-23 to attend the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan. The BRICS Summit in Kazan is being held under the chairmanship of Russia, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). During his visit, PM Modi is also expected to hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts from BRICS member countries and invited leaders in Kazan. The MEA said, "The Summit, themed 'Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security,' will provide an important platform for leaders to discuss key global issues.:" It further said, "The Summit will offer a valuable opportunity to assess the progress of initiatives launched by BRICS and to identify potential areas for future collaboration." The leaders of BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, and China) countries met for the first time in St Petersburg, Russia in 2006. After a series of high-level meetings, the first BRIC summit was held in Russia's Yekaterinburg in 2009. BRIC group was renamed as BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) after South Africa was accepted as a full member at the BRIC Foreign Ministers' meeting in New York in September 2010. BRICS is an important grouping bringing together the major emerging economies from the world, comprising 41 per cent of the world population, having 24 per cent of the world GDP and over 16 per cent share in the world trade. Earlier in September, Russian President Vladimir Putin extended an invitation to PM Modi, proposing a bilateral meeting on October 22, on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Kazan. During the invitation, Putin also referred to PM Modi as a "good friend." The remarks by Putin came while he met National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on the sidelines of the BRICS National Security Advisers' meeting. Putin had a meeting with Doval at the Constantine Palace in Russia's St Petersberg. Quoting President Putin, the Kremlin in a statement said, "We will be expecting Mr Modi in Kazan. I also suggest holding a bilateral meeting there on October 22 in order to close the books on our joint work in implementing the agreements reached during his visit to Moscow and outline some prospects for the near future." "Please extend my warmest regards and best wishes to Mr Modi, my good friend," the statement added. It will be PM Narendra Modi's second visit to Russia in 2024 as he travelled to Moscow in July to attend the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit. During his visit to Russia, PM Modi held a bilateral meeting with Russian President Putin. PM Modi was also conferred with Russia's highest civilian award, the Order of St Andrew the Apostle at the Kremlin in Moscow. The two leaders visited the Rosatom Pavilion at the VDNKh Exhibition Centre in Moscow. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Indian PM Modi to visit Russia from October 22-23 to attend BRICS summit in Kazan

<p>Former UK prime minister Boris Johnson felt Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “curious astral energy” when they met for the first time in London. In his memoir, Johnson recalls how he was told in 2012 by the then UK government to avoid meeting with the then-chief minister of Gujarat state because “he was a Hindu nationalist”. But the meeting finally happened a few years later, PM Modi “raised my arm and chanted something in Hindi, and I felt his curious astral energy”, Johnson wrote in his book “Unleashed”.</p>

<h2><strong>Johnson’s India visit in April 2022</strong></h2>

<p>Boris Johnson also revisited his April 2022 visit to India, made just after Russia launched the invasion of Ukraine. In a trip that Boris described as ‘successful,’ he encouraged India to wean itself off Russian energy and defence and align its policies on Ukraine with the West.</p>

<p>When he landed in India, he received a reception “like an orchestrated orgy of state-sponsored Beatlemania.” He further wrote how he understood why India dragged its feet over taking measures against Russia and the historical context behind it.</p>

<p>“But I wondered if it was not time for a modulation, a rethink. Did India really want to be aligned with this pair of autocracies,” Johnson wrote.</p>

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<p>Johnson also pointed out to Indian officials how his first serve at tennis was ‘more accurate than the Russian missiles.’ “Russian missiles were turning out to be less accurate statistically”.</p>

<p>“Did they really want to keep Russia as their main supplier of military hardware?” he said.</p>

<p>“Overcoming the qualms of the MoD, who are always worried about India’s closeness to Russia, we agreed to work together on all kinds of military technology, from submarines to helicopters to marine propulsion units,” he wrote.</p>

<p>He also recalled his talks with Queen Elizabeth in September 2022 over India’s support to Russia.</p>

<p>As per Johnson, Elizabeth told him what the first PM of India, Jawaharlal Nehru, told her in the 1950s. ‘He told me that India will always side with Russia, and that some things will never change. They just are,’” he quoted the Queen as saying.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Former UK prime minister Boris Johnson felt Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “curious astral energy” when they met for the first time in London. In his memoir, Johnson recalls how he was told in 2012 by the then UK government to avoid meeting with the then-chief minister of Gujarat state because “he was a Hindu nationalist”.

Former UK prime minister Boris Johnson felt Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “curious astral energy” when they met for the first time in London. In his memoir, Johnson recalls how he was told in 2012 by the then UK government to avoid meeting with the then-chief minister of Gujarat state because “he was a Hindu nationalist”. But the meeting finally happened a few years later, PM Modi “raised my arm and chanted something in Hindi, and I felt his curious astral energy”, Johnson wrote in his book “Unleashed”. Johnson’s India visit in April 2022 Boris Johnson also revisited his April 2022 visit to India, made just after Russia launched the invasion of Ukraine. In a trip that Boris described as ‘successful,’ he encouraged India to wean itself off Russian energy and defence and align its policies on Ukraine with the West. When he landed in India, he received a reception “like an orchestrated orgy of state-sponsored Beatlemania.” He further wrote how he understood why India dragged its feet over taking measures against Russia and the historical context behind it. “But I wondered if it was not time for a modulation, a rethink. Did India really want to be aligned with this pair of autocracies,” Johnson wrote. Also read: No substantive talks between PM Modi and Canada's Trudeau in Laos Johnson also pointed out to Indian officials how his first serve at tennis was ‘more accurate than the Russian missiles.’ “Russian missiles were turning out to be less accurate statistically”. “Did they really want to keep Russia as their main supplier of military hardware?” he said. “Overcoming the qualms of the MoD, who are always worried about India’s closeness to Russia, we agreed to work together on all kinds of military technology, from submarines to helicopters to marine propulsion units,” he wrote. He also recalled his talks with Queen Elizabeth in September 2022 over India’s support to Russia. As per Johnson, Elizabeth told him what the first PM of India, Jawaharlal Nehru, told her in the 1950s. ‘He told me that India will always side with Russia, and that some things will never change. They just are,’” he quoted the Queen as saying. (With inputs from agencies)

Ex-UK PM Boris Johnson felt PM Modi’s ‘curious astral energy’ during first meeting

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was the first leader to speak at the 19th East Asia Summit on Friday following the host and the incoming chair Lao PDR, has termed the Summit as an "important pillar" of India's Act East Policy. He stressed that the revival of Nalanda was India's commitment given at the East Asia Summit.</p>

<p>India is marking 10 years of its Act East Policy.</p>

<p>In his address at the East Asia Summit PM Modi said India has always supported ASEAN unity and centrality and that ASEAN is at the centre of ASEAN's Indo-Pacific vision as well as Quad cooperation.</p>

<p>PM Modi said, "The revival of Nalanda was our commitment given in the East Asia Summit. In June this year, we have fulfilled it by inaugurating the new campus of Nalanda University. I invite all the countries present here to the Heads of Higher Education Conclave to be held in Nalanda. The East Asia Summit is an important pillar of India's Act East Policy."</p>

<p><strong>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/un-chief-guterres-urges-peace-in-lebanon-addresses-myanmar-crisis-at-asean-un-summit-in-laos-766671">UN Chief Guterres urges peace in Lebanon, addresses Myanmar crisis at ASEAN-UN summit in Laos</a></strong></p>

<p>He congratulated his Laos counterpart Sonexay Siphandone for organising East Asia Summit well and conveyed his best wishes to the upcoming chair Malaysia. He assured full support to Malaysia for their successful Presidency.</p>

<p>In his remarks on West Asia, PM Modi stated that "everyone wants whether it is Eurasia or West Asia, peace and stability should be restored as soon as possible."</p>

<p>"The conflicts going on in different parts of the world are having the most negative impact on countries of the Global South," he stated.</p>

<p>PM Modi said that he has repeatedly said that "this is not an era of war" and the solutions to problems cannot be solved on the battlefield. He said it is necessary to respect sovereignty, territorial integrity and international laws.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/noel-tata-half-brother-of-late-ratan-tata-appointed-chairman-of-tata-trusts-report-766589">Noel Tata, half-brother of late Ratan Tata, appointed chairman of Tata Trusts</a></strong></p>

<p>In his address, PM Modi stated, "I come from the land of Buddha, and I have repeatedly said that this is not the era of war. The problems cannot be solved on the battlefield. It is necessary to respect sovereignty, territorial integrity and international laws. Keeping a humanitarian approach, dialogue and diplomacy will have to be given priority. Fulfilling the responsibility of a 'Vishwabandhu', India will continue to make every possible contribution in this direction."</p>

<p>Terming terrorism as a "serious challenge" to global peace, PM Modi stated, "Terrorism is also a serious challenge to global peace and security. To face this, forces believing in humanity will have to work together. And, mutual cooperation in the areas of cyber, maritime and space will also have to be strengthened."</p>

<p>The East Asia Summit refers to the Meeting of Heads of States/Governments of the EAS participating countries which is convened annually. The EAS process was initiated in 2005 with the convening of the 1st East Asia Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.</p>

<p>At its inception, the East Asia Summit comprised 16 participating countries, namely ASEAN Member States, Australia, China, India, Japan, New Zealand, and South Korea. In 2011, the US and Russia joined at the 6th East Asia Summit in Bali.</p>

<p>At the Summit, the Prime Minister also called for a "peaceful" South China Sea and also stressed upon following UNCLOS, freedom of navigation and air space in the region.</p>

<p>PM Modi also called for a code of conduct in the South China Sea that doesn't impinge on the rights of others. "Peace, security and stability of the South China Sea are in the interest of the entire Indo-Pacific region," he said.</p>

<p>Earlier in the day, PM Modi met US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on the sidelines of the Summit and extended condolences on the loss of at least 14 lives in the US due to Hurricane Milton since Wednesday.</p>

<p>On Thursday, PM Modi participated in the 21st ASEAN-India Summit. His visit is significant as this year marks a decade of India's Act East Policy.</p>

<p>Sharing the details of PM Modi's visit to Laos, the MEA said on Thursday, "PM Modi has arrived in Vientiane, the capital of Laos. At the airport, he was received by senior ministers of the Laos government and accorded a ceremonial welcome but what was truly special was the warm and very significant, meaningful welcome that he received at the hotel."</p>

<p>Upon arrival, the Prime Minister was welcomed by the Minister of Home Affairs of Laos, Vilayvong Bouddakham. He was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour in the capital city of Vientiane.</p>

<p>Following that, he interacted with the Indian diaspora in Vientiane. He greeted Indian community members as they were excited to meet him outside the hotel in Laos.</p>

<p>Upon his arrival in Laos, PM Modi also witnessed an episode of Lao Ramayan - called Phalak Phalam performed by the prestigious Royal Theatre of Luang Prabang. Ramayan continues to be celebrated in Laos, along with several other facets of Indian culture and tradition that have been practised and preserved in Laos for centuries.</p>

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was the first leader to speak at the 19th East Asia Summit on Friday following the host and the incoming chair Lao PDR, has termed the Summit as an "important pillar" of India's Act East Policy.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was the first leader to speak at the 19th East Asia Summit on Friday following the host and the incoming chair Lao PDR, has termed the Summit as an "important pillar" of India's Act East Policy. He stressed that the revival of Nalanda was India's commitment given at the East Asia Summit. India is marking 10 years of its Act East Policy. In his address at the East Asia Summit PM Modi said India has always supported ASEAN unity and centrality and that ASEAN is at the centre of ASEAN's Indo-Pacific vision as well as Quad cooperation. PM Modi said, "The revival of Nalanda was our commitment given in the East Asia Summit. In June this year, we have fulfilled it by inaugurating the new campus of Nalanda University. I invite all the countries present here to the Heads of Higher Education Conclave to be held in Nalanda. The East Asia Summit is an important pillar of India's Act East Policy." Also Read | UN Chief Guterres urges peace in Lebanon, addresses Myanmar crisis at ASEAN-UN summit in Laos He congratulated his Laos counterpart Sonexay Siphandone for organising East Asia Summit well and conveyed his best wishes to the upcoming chair Malaysia. He assured full support to Malaysia for their successful Presidency. In his remarks on West Asia, PM Modi stated that "everyone wants whether it is Eurasia or West Asia, peace and stability should be restored as soon as possible." "The conflicts going on in different parts of the world are having the most negative impact on countries of the Global South," he stated. PM Modi said that he has repeatedly said that "this is not an era of war" and the solutions to problems cannot be solved on the battlefield. He said it is necessary to respect sovereignty, territorial integrity and international laws. Also Read | Noel Tata, half-brother of late Ratan Tata, appointed chairman of Tata Trusts In his address, PM Modi stated, "I come from the land of Buddha, and I have repeatedly said that this is not the era of war. The problems cannot be solved on the battlefield. It is necessary to respect sovereignty, territorial integrity and international laws. Keeping a humanitarian approach, dialogue and diplomacy will have to be given priority. Fulfilling the responsibility of a 'Vishwabandhu', India will continue to make every possible contribution in this direction." Terming terrorism as a "serious challenge" to global peace, PM Modi stated, "Terrorism is also a serious challenge to global peace and security. To face this, forces believing in humanity will have to work together. And, mutual cooperation in the areas of cyber, maritime and space will also have to be strengthened." The East Asia Summit refers to the Meeting of Heads of States/Governments of the EAS participating countries which is convened annually. The EAS process was initiated in 2005 with the convening of the 1st East Asia Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. At its inception, the East Asia Summit comprised 16 participating countries, namely ASEAN Member States, Australia, China, India, Japan, New Zealand, and South Korea. In 2011, the US and Russia joined at the 6th East Asia Summit in Bali. At the Summit, the Prime Minister also called for a "peaceful" South China Sea and also stressed upon following UNCLOS, freedom of navigation and air space in the region. PM Modi also called for a code of conduct in the South China Sea that doesn't impinge on the rights of others. "Peace, security and stability of the South China Sea are in the interest of the entire Indo-Pacific region," he said. Earlier in the day, PM Modi met US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on the sidelines of the Summit and extended condolences on the loss of at least 14 lives in the US due to Hurricane Milton since Wednesday. On Thursday, PM Modi participated in the 21st ASEAN-India Summit. His visit is significant as this year marks a decade of India's Act East Policy. Sharing the details of PM Modi's visit to Laos, the MEA said on Thursday, "PM Modi has arrived in Vientiane, the capital of Laos. At the airport, he was received by senior ministers of the Laos government and accorded a ceremonial welcome but what was truly special was the warm and very significant, meaningful welcome that he received at the hotel." Upon arrival, the Prime Minister was welcomed by the Minister of Home Affairs of Laos, Vilayvong Bouddakham. He was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour in the capital city of Vientiane. Following that, he interacted with the Indian diaspora in Vientiane. He greeted Indian community members as they were excited to meet him outside the hotel in Laos. Upon his arrival in Laos, PM Modi also witnessed an episode of Lao Ramayan - called Phalak Phalam performed by the prestigious Royal Theatre of Luang Prabang. Ramayan continues to be celebrated in Laos, along with several other facets of Indian culture and tradition that have been practised and preserved in Laos for centuries. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

East Asia Summit an 'important pillar' of India's Act East Policy: PM Modi

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:15,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:136,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1755}">We at ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd., condole the sad demise of Padma Vibhushan Shri. Ratan Tata Ji with a heavy heart. Shri. Ratan Tata Ji is a name that has been a beacon of leadership, vision, compassion &amp; work ethic for multiple generations of Indians. As a humble tribute to the leader of the Corporate world who made significant contribution to India’s economy, which resulted in the upliftment of millions of Indians, the MD &amp; CEO of ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. – Mr. Punit Goenka has proposed a “Biographical film on the life of Shri. Ratan Tata Ji” should be made, in order to pay regards to the great man and for the positive impact that he has created on the world at large through his social and entrepreneurial initiatives. Mr. Goenka believes that the great work done by Shri Ratan Tata should be presented to the Nation and the World at large; especially the youth, and ZEE would take a step forward in this direction.&nbsp;</p>

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<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:215,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:68,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1955}">Mr. R. Gopalan Chairman of ZEEL said that the entire board is saddened on the fact that India will miss Mr. Tata. Approving the project, he said that the movie would be produced by ZEE Studios, to pay homage to Mr. Rata Tata. We feel that the film will make positive impact on the World at large, to learn from his life and motivate millions to follow in his footsteps.&nbsp;</p>

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<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:479,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:85,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2219}">Mr. Umesh Bansal, Chief Business Officer – ZEE Studios said, “As a Nation’s very own brand, ZEE Studios entire team is highly honoured and proud to work on a full length documentary/biographical film on the life of Shri. Tata that will reflect the positive impact that Shri. Ratan Tata has made to the World at large. We believe that it is our duty to celebrate such a great personality and his legacy. We assure BHARAT that ZEE Studio will leave no stone unturned to give a true account of his contribution as well as depicting his life in a proper manner.”</p>


We at ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd., condole the sad demise of Padma Vibhushan Shri. Ratan Tata Ji with a heavy heart. Shri. Ratan Tata Ji is a name that has been a beacon of leadership, vision, compassion & work ethic for multiple generations of Indians.

We at ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd., condole the sad demise of Padma Vibhushan Shri. Ratan Tata Ji with a heavy heart. Shri. Ratan Tata Ji is a name that has been a beacon of leadership, vision, compassion & work ethic for multiple generations of Indians. As a humble tribute to the leader of the Corporate world who made significant contribution to India’s economy, which resulted in the upliftment of millions of Indians, the MD & CEO of ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. – Mr. Punit Goenka has proposed a “Biographical film on the life of Shri. Ratan Tata Ji” should be made, in order to pay regards to the great man and for the positive impact that he has created on the world at large through his social and entrepreneurial initiatives. Mr. Goenka believes that the great work done by Shri Ratan Tata should be presented to the Nation and the World at large; especially the youth, and ZEE would take a step forward in this direction. Also read | Ratan Tata: The man who braved 26/11 from closest proximity and 'stood tall' in the face of terror attack Mr. R. Gopalan Chairman of ZEEL said that the entire board is saddened on the fact that India will miss Mr. Tata. Approving the project, he said that the movie would be produced by ZEE Studios, to pay homage to Mr. Rata Tata. We feel that the film will make positive impact on the World at large, to learn from his life and motivate millions to follow in his footsteps. This project will be subject to ZEE getting approval from TATA Sons. ZEE would further like to add that the profit generated by ZEE Studios from this movie will be donated towards social-causes and helping the needy. In order to get the movie a global reach, ZEE Studios will collaborate with WION (World is One News), as co-producer so that the movie can reach globally through its reach and large viewership in more than 190 countries. Shri. Ratan Tata Ji was a global personality and commands respect for his deeds and actions globally. Also read | Who is Noel Tata, the likely successor of the Tata Group? Mr. Karan Abhishek Singh, CEO – ZEE Media said, “All of us at ZEE News group feel privileged to be associated with the desired and timely initiative by ZEEL, we convey our sincere condolences for the departed soul.” Mr. Umesh Bansal, Chief Business Officer – ZEE Studios said, “As a Nation’s very own brand, ZEE Studios entire team is highly honoured and proud to work on a full length documentary/biographical film on the life of Shri. Tata that will reflect the positive impact that Shri. Ratan Tata has made to the World at large. We believe that it is our duty to celebrate such a great personality and his legacy. We assure BHARAT that ZEE Studio will leave no stone unturned to give a true account of his contribution as well as depicting his life in a proper manner.”

ZEE Entertainment pays homage to Ratan Tata's enduring legacy, proposes biopic on legend

<p>Ratan Tata, the esteemed chairman emeritus of Tata Group, passed away at 86 late on Wednesday (Oct 9) after a prolonged illness. He was admitted to the Breach Candy Hospital in south Mumbai due to his age-related medical conditions. This was after, he issued a statement on Monday saying that there was "no cause for concern" and that he was undergoing a series of medical check-ups. However, his medical situation had turned critical, culminating in a loss that will be felt deeply across the nation and beyond.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Born on 28 December 1937, Ratan Tata was one of the most celebrated industrialists and leaders around the globe. His leadership saw the Tata Group expand globally by acquiring international companies, establishing Tata Group as a significant global player.&nbsp;</p>

<p>His demise marks the end of an era. He built a legacy of growth, resilience, and unmatched vision.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read</strong> <strong>|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ratan-tata-to-be-accorded-state-funeral-by-indias-maharashtra-day-of-mourning-declared-766147">Tata to be accorded state funeral by Maharashtra, day of mourning declared</a></strong></p>

<h2>Here are some of the heartfelt messages by the world leaders to pay tribute to Ratan Tata:&nbsp;</h2>

<p>The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, took to his official X account and expressed grief by calling him an extraordinary human being and a visionary business leader.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Shri Ratan Tata Ji was a visionary business leader, a compassionate soul and an extraordinary human being. He provided stable leadership to one of India’s oldest and most prestigious business houses. At the same time, his contribution went far beyond the boardroom. He endeared… <a href="https://t.co/p5NPcpBbBD">pic.twitter.com/p5NPcpBbBD</a></p>
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<p>The Indian President Droupadi Murmu said that India has lost an icon who blended growth with nation-building.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates mourned the demise of Ratan Tata and said he was a visionary leader who left an indelible mark on India.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Aditya Birla Group Chairman, Kumar Mangalam Birla, expressed deep sorrow over Ratan Tata's demise and called him a true visionary.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/thank-you-for-thinking-of-me-ratan-tatas-last-instagram-post-leaves-netizens-heartbroken-766204">‘Thank you for thinking of me’: Ratan Tata’s last Instagram post leaves netizens heartbroken</a>|&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Remembering the visionary leader, Ratan Tata, whose legacy continues to inspire generations.<br />
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<p>Union Home Minister Amit Shah made a heartfelt post on Twitter expressing his grief over the passing of the great industrialist Ratan Tata, calling him a true nationalist and a legendary industrialist.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Deeply saddened by the demise of legendary industrialist and true nationalist, Shri Ratan Tata Ji.<br />
He selflessly dedicated his life to the development of our nation. Every time I met him, his zeal and commitment to the betterment of Bharat and its people amazed me. His commitment… <a href="https://t.co/TJOp8skXCo">pic.twitter.com/TJOp8skXCo</a></p>
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<p>US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti took to X to express his condolences, saying the World and India have "lost a giant with a giant heart".&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ratan-tata-once-said-he-wanted-to-be-remembered-as-his-words-have-now-gone-viral-766197">Ratan Tata once said he wanted 'to be remembered as...' His words have now gone viral</a></strong></p>

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— U.S. Ambassador Eric Garcetti (@USAmbIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/USAmbIndia/status/1844238881417253251?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p>Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani expressed his heartfelt condolences to X, saying it is a sad day for India and that losing Ratan Tata is a "big loss" to every Indian.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">It is a very sad day for India and India Inc. Ratan Tata's passing away is a big loss, not just to the Tata Group, but to every Indian.<br />
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At a personal level, the passing of Ratan Tata has filled me with immense grief as I lost a dear friend. Each of my numerous interactions with…</p>
— Reliance Industries Limited (@RIL_Updates) <a href="https://twitter.com/RIL_Updates/status/1844092500413190430?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 9, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p>Ratan Tata was among India’s most loved and respected human beings who took the Tata group to new heights and was honoured with the Padma Vibhushan Award in 2008.&nbsp;</p>

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Ratan Tata, the esteemed chairman emeritus of Tata Group, passed away at 86 late on Wednesday (Oct 9) after a prolonged illness. He was admitted to the Breach Candy Hospital in south Mumbai due to his age-related medical conditions.

Ratan Tata, the esteemed chairman emeritus of Tata Group, passed away at 86 late on Wednesday (Oct 9) after a prolonged illness. He was admitted to the Breach Candy Hospital in south Mumbai due to his age-related medical conditions. This was after, he issued a statement on Monday saying that there was "no cause for concern" and that he was undergoing a series of medical check-ups. However, his medical situation had turned critical, culminating in a loss that will be felt deeply across the nation and beyond. Born on 28 December 1937, Ratan Tata was one of the most celebrated industrialists and leaders around the globe. His leadership saw the Tata Group expand globally by acquiring international companies, establishing Tata Group as a significant global player. His demise marks the end of an era. He built a legacy of growth, resilience, and unmatched vision. Also Read | Tata to be accorded state funeral by Maharashtra, day of mourning declared Here are some of the heartfelt messages by the world leaders to pay tribute to Ratan Tata: The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, took to his official X account and expressed grief by calling him an extraordinary human being and a visionary business leader. Shri Ratan Tata Ji was a visionary business leader, a compassionate soul and an extraordinary human being. He provided stable leadership to one of India’s oldest and most prestigious business houses. At the same time, his contribution went far beyond the boardroom. He endeared… pic.twitter.com/p5NPcpBbBD — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 9, 2024 × The Indian President Droupadi Murmu said that India has lost an icon who blended growth with nation-building. In the sad demise of Shri Ratan Tata, India has lost an icon who blended corporate growth with nation building, and excellence with ethics. A recipient of Padma Vibhushan and Padma Bhushan, he took forward the great Tata legacy and gave it a more impressive global presence. He… — President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) October 9, 2024 × Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates mourned the demise of Ratan Tata and said he was a visionary leader who left an indelible mark on India. × Aditya Birla Group Chairman, Kumar Mangalam Birla, expressed deep sorrow over Ratan Tata's demise and called him a true visionary. Also Read |‘Thank you for thinking of me’: Ratan Tata’s last Instagram post leaves netizens heartbroken| Remembering the visionary leader, Ratan Tata, whose legacy continues to inspire generations. Our Chairman pays tribute to Ratan Tata's remarkable life as we honour his enduring legacy. pic.twitter.com/Y4I43rJmNk — Aditya Birla Group (@AdityaBirlaGrp) October 10, 2024 × Union Home Minister Amit Shah made a heartfelt post on Twitter expressing his grief over the passing of the great industrialist Ratan Tata, calling him a true nationalist and a legendary industrialist. Deeply saddened by the demise of legendary industrialist and true nationalist, Shri Ratan Tata Ji. He selflessly dedicated his life to the development of our nation. Every time I met him, his zeal and commitment to the betterment of Bharat and its people amazed me. His commitment… pic.twitter.com/TJOp8skXCo — Amit Shah (@AmitShah) October 9, 2024 × US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti took to X to express his condolences, saying the World and India have "lost a giant with a giant heart". Also Read | Ratan Tata once said he wanted 'to be remembered as...' His words have now gone viral India and the world have lost a giant with a giant heart. When I was nominated to serve as ambassador, the first congratulations from India came from Ratan Tata, who gave so much in service to my hometown, serving on the board of the University of Southern California. He saw a… — U.S. Ambassador Eric Garcetti (@USAmbIndia) October 10, 2024 × Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani expressed his heartfelt condolences to X, saying it is a sad day for India and that losing Ratan Tata is a "big loss" to every Indian. It is a very sad day for India and India Inc. Ratan Tata's passing away is a big loss, not just to the Tata Group, but to every Indian. At a personal level, the passing of Ratan Tata has filled me with immense grief as I lost a dear friend. Each of my numerous interactions with… — Reliance Industries Limited (@RIL_Updates) October 9, 2024 × Ratan Tata was among India’s most loved and respected human beings who took the Tata group to new heights and was honoured with the Padma Vibhushan Award in 2008. (With inputs from agencies)

Ratan Tata's demise: Here's how world leaders paid tribute to legendary industrialist

<p>Former United States President&nbsp;Donald Trump has opened up about his camaraderie with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, hailing him as a "good friend" and the "nicest human being".</p>

<p>Speaking on the Flagrant podcast with Andrew Schulz, Trump also revealed the instance when someone threatened India, leading to an aggressive response from PM Modi which shocked the Republican leader.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"On a couple of occasions, somebody was threatening India, and I told Modi, let me help as I am very good at it," said the former US president.</p>

<p>"To which he (Modi) aggressively responded, 'I will handle it and would do anything necessary. We have defeated them for hundreds of years.' And I said, whoa, what just happened there," he&nbsp;added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The former US president&nbsp;also looked back on the mega election rally called 'Howdy Modi' which he participated in alongside the Indian PM in Houston, Texas during the latter's visit in 2019.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Modi… India, he's a friend of mine, he's great. Before him, they were replacing them every year, very unstable. On the outside, he looks like your father, he's the nicest guy, but he's a total killer," said Trump.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"They did a thing called Howdy Modi in Houston, Texas. It was me and him and it was beautiful. It was a gathering of around 80,000 people and it felt like crazy. We were walking about. Today, maybe I won't be able to do something like that."</p>

<p>Later in 2020, when Trump visited India, the Indian PM organised a huge rally for him, an event which also marked the opening of the world's largest cricket stadium. Over 100,000 people attended the rally, making it the largest gathering for a US president on foreign soil.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;US: Harris Says Trump "Lacks Empathy" for Sharing Hurricane Helene Disinformation</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>Modi-Trump</strong></h2>

<p>Ahead of PM Modi's US trip last month to attend the Quad Summit&nbsp;and address the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Trump had announced that he would be meeting the "fantastic" Indian leader.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the meeting could not be formalised as New Delhi reportedly wanted to stay from Washington's domestic politics, especially with the presidential election on the horizon.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-meeting-modi-news-donald-trump-says-will-meet-fantastic-indian-pm-narendra-modi-next-week-759639"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Donald Trump says will meet 'fantastic' Indian PM Narendra Modi next week</strong></a></p>

<p>Trump is contesting against Vice President Kamala Harris and Modi meeting him would have been seen as an active endorsement by New Delhi, something which the Indian leader wanted to avoid.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Former United States President Donald Trump has opened up about his camaraderie with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, hailing him as a "good friend" and the "nicest human being".

Former United States President Donald Trump has opened up about his camaraderie with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, hailing him as a "good friend" and the "nicest human being". Speaking on the Flagrant podcast with Andrew Schulz, Trump also revealed the instance when someone threatened India, leading to an aggressive response from PM Modi which shocked the Republican leader. "On a couple of occasions, somebody was threatening India, and I told Modi, let me help as I am very good at it," said the former US president. "To which he (Modi) aggressively responded, 'I will handle it and would do anything necessary. We have defeated them for hundreds of years.' And I said, whoa, what just happened there," he added. US Prez candidate Trump says 'Modi is a friend of mine & the nicest human being'; Points without taking the name of Pakistan, how PM Modi assured him that India can deal with Islamabad after being offered US support. Recalls 'Howdy Modi' Source: Flagrant Podcast pic.twitter.com/Ki8WhWzxg0 — Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) October 9, 2024 × The former US president also looked back on the mega election rally called 'Howdy Modi' which he participated in alongside the Indian PM in Houston, Texas during the latter's visit in 2019. "Modi… India, he's a friend of mine, he's great. Before him, they were replacing them every year, very unstable. On the outside, he looks like your father, he's the nicest guy, but he's a total killer," said Trump. "They did a thing called Howdy Modi in Houston, Texas. It was me and him and it was beautiful. It was a gathering of around 80,000 people and it felt like crazy. We were walking about. Today, maybe I won't be able to do something like that." Later in 2020, when Trump visited India, the Indian PM organised a huge rally for him, an event which also marked the opening of the world's largest cricket stadium. Over 100,000 people attended the rally, making it the largest gathering for a US president on foreign soil. Watch | US: Harris Says Trump "Lacks Empathy" for Sharing Hurricane Helene Disinformation × Modi-Trump Ahead of PM Modi's US trip last month to attend the Quad Summit and address the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Trump had announced that he would be meeting the "fantastic" Indian leader. However, the meeting could not be formalised as New Delhi reportedly wanted to stay from Washington's domestic politics, especially with the presidential election on the horizon. Also read | Donald Trump says will meet 'fantastic' Indian PM Narendra Modi next week Trump is contesting against Vice President Kamala Harris and Modi meeting him would have been seen as an active endorsement by New Delhi, something which the Indian leader wanted to avoid. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump reveals conversation with PM Modi when 'someone' threatened India

<p>The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the development of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) in Gujarat's Lothal on Wednesday.</p>

<p>Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that the museum at Lothal will be the largest maritime heritage complex in the world.</p>

<p>Briefing the media after the Union Cabinet meeting, Vaishnaw said, "Today, the Cabinet approved the development of a National Maritime Heritage Complex at Lothal in Gujarat. The proposal aims to showcase India's rich and diverse maritime heritage and create the largest maritime heritage complex in the world."</p>

<p>The maritime project at Lothal will be completed in two phases. The Union Cabinet has granted in-principle approval for Phases 1B and 2, based on the master plan. Funds will be raised through voluntary contributions, and construction will commence once the necessary resources are secured.</p>

<p>The construction of the Lighthouse Museum under Phase 1B will be funded by the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships (DGLL).</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/narendra-modi-marks-23-years-in-public-office-key-achievements-and-future-vision-765336"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Narendra Modi marks 23 years in public office: Key achievements and future vision</strong></a></p>

<p>A separate society will be established for the development of future phases, governed by a Governing Council headed by the minister of ports, shipping and&nbsp;waterways, under the Societies Registration Act, of 1860. This body will oversee the implementation, development, management, and operation of the NMHC at Lothal, Gujarat.</p>

<p>Phase 1A of the project is currently underway, with over 60 per cent of the physical work completed. It is expected to be finished by 2025. Phases 1A and 1B will be developed in EPC mode, while Phase 2 will be developed through land subleasing or a public-private partnership (PPP) to establish NMHC as a world-class heritage museum.</p>

<p>The development of the NMHC project is expected to create around 22,000 jobs, with 15,000 direct and 7,000 indirect employment opportunities.</p>

<p>Furthermore, the implementation of NMHC aims to boost growth and significantly benefit local communities, tourists, researchers, scholars, government bodies, educational institutions, cultural organisations, environmental and conservation groups, and businesses.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;India: People performed 'Swastik Raas' in Gujarat's Jamnagar</strong></p>

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<p>Phase 1A will feature an NMHC museum with six galleries, including an Indian Navy and&nbsp;Coast Guard gallery, which is expected to be one of the largest in the country. It will showcase external naval artefacts, a replica model of Lothal township surrounded by an open aquatic gallery, and a jetty walkway.</p>

<p>Phase 1B will add eight more galleries, a Lighthouse Museum, which is planned to be the world's tallest, a Bagicha complex with parking for about 1,500 cars, a food hall, and a medical centre.</p>

<p>Phase 2 will include Coastal State Pavilions developed by respective coastal states and union territories, a hospitality zone featuring a maritime-themed eco-resort and "museotels," a recreation of the real-time Lothal city, a maritime institute and hostel, and four theme-based parks.&nbsp;</p>

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The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the development of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) in Gujarat's Lothal on Wednesday.

The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the development of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) in Gujarat's Lothal on Wednesday. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that the museum at Lothal will be the largest maritime heritage complex in the world. Briefing the media after the Union Cabinet meeting, Vaishnaw said, "Today, the Cabinet approved the development of a National Maritime Heritage Complex at Lothal in Gujarat. The proposal aims to showcase India's rich and diverse maritime heritage and create the largest maritime heritage complex in the world." The maritime project at Lothal will be completed in two phases. The Union Cabinet has granted in-principle approval for Phases 1B and 2, based on the master plan. Funds will be raised through voluntary contributions, and construction will commence once the necessary resources are secured. The construction of the Lighthouse Museum under Phase 1B will be funded by the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships (DGLL). Also read: Narendra Modi marks 23 years in public office: Key achievements and future vision A separate society will be established for the development of future phases, governed by a Governing Council headed by the minister of ports, shipping and waterways, under the Societies Registration Act, of 1860. This body will oversee the implementation, development, management, and operation of the NMHC at Lothal, Gujarat. Phase 1A of the project is currently underway, with over 60 per cent of the physical work completed. It is expected to be finished by 2025. Phases 1A and 1B will be developed in EPC mode, while Phase 2 will be developed through land subleasing or a public-private partnership (PPP) to establish NMHC as a world-class heritage museum. The development of the NMHC project is expected to create around 22,000 jobs, with 15,000 direct and 7,000 indirect employment opportunities. Furthermore, the implementation of NMHC aims to boost growth and significantly benefit local communities, tourists, researchers, scholars, government bodies, educational institutions, cultural organisations, environmental and conservation groups, and businesses. Watch | India: People performed 'Swastik Raas' in Gujarat's Jamnagar × Phase 1A will feature an NMHC museum with six galleries, including an Indian Navy and Coast Guard gallery, which is expected to be one of the largest in the country. It will showcase external naval artefacts, a replica model of Lothal township surrounded by an open aquatic gallery, and a jetty walkway. Phase 1B will add eight more galleries, a Lighthouse Museum, which is planned to be the world's tallest, a Bagicha complex with parking for about 1,500 cars, a food hall, and a medical centre. Phase 2 will include Coastal State Pavilions developed by respective coastal states and union territories, a hospitality zone featuring a maritime-themed eco-resort and "museotels," a recreation of the real-time Lothal city, a maritime institute and hostel, and four theme-based parks. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi went straight for the jugular against Congress, a day after his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)&nbsp;won the Assembly election in the northern Indian state of Haryana. Launching the scathing attack, PM Modi called Congress "irresponsible"&nbsp;and a "factory to spread hatred", especially against Dalits while unveiling development projects worth Rs 7,600 crore ($905 million) in the poll-bound state of Maharashtra.&nbsp;</p>

<p>BJP secured a third consecutive tenure in Haryana on Tuesday (Oct 8) despite Congress and most exit polls claiming that the saffron party was in for a rout.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The entire ecosystem of Congress was misleading the public in Haryana. They tried to spread lies among Dalits. The Dalits realised that Congress would snatch away reservations from them and distribute them to their vote bank,” PM Modi said in a virtual address.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The BJP leader also took a swipe at the grand old party for trying to instigate the farmers to launch another round of protests.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The Dalit community in Haryana extended record support to the BJP...Congress instigated the farmers. The farmers of Haryana are happy with the farmer-friendly schemes of the BJP. Congress also tried to instigate the youth. They all trust the BJP for a bright future. The public of Haryana has shown that they will not fall prey to the hatred conspiracies of the Congress and its urban Naxal allies," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/haryana-elections-bjp-delivers-shocker-to-congress-in-haryana-assembly-polls-wion-originals-765830"><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Haryana Elections: BJP Delivers Shocker To Congress In Haryana Assembly Polls | WION Originals</strong></a></p>

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<h2><strong>BJP prepares for Maharashtra&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Political pundits are of the view that PM Modi's instant attack on Congress is keeping in view of the Maharashtra Assembly polls. According to&nbsp;Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar, the state might go to polls before&nbsp;November 26 as the current Assembly's tenure ends then.</p>

<p>Currently, Congress sits in the opposition alongside the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) which was ejected out of power following the division of the Shiv Sena party. BJP wants to build on the Haryana win and secure another term in the western Indian state.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-rahul-gandhis-cooking-session-with-dalit-family-ahead-of-maharashtra-polls-watch-765289"><strong>India: Rahul Gandhi's cooking session with Dalit family ahead of Maharashtra polls - WATCH</strong></a></p>

<p>In Haryana, BJP&nbsp;not only won the majority on its own but it also managed to better its seats tally from the last two elections. The saffron party finished with 48 seats in the 90-member seat assembly but took it to 50 as twoi independent MLAs also extended their support on Wednesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Prime Minister Narendra Modi went straight for the jugular against Congress, a day after his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won the Assembly election in the northern Indian state of Haryana.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi went straight for the jugular against Congress, a day after his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won the Assembly election in the northern Indian state of Haryana. Launching the scathing attack, PM Modi called Congress "irresponsible" and a "factory to spread hatred", especially against Dalits while unveiling development projects worth Rs 7,600 crore ($905 million) in the poll-bound state of Maharashtra. BJP secured a third consecutive tenure in Haryana on Tuesday (Oct 8) despite Congress and most exit polls claiming that the saffron party was in for a rout. “The entire ecosystem of Congress was misleading the public in Haryana. They tried to spread lies among Dalits. The Dalits realised that Congress would snatch away reservations from them and distribute them to their vote bank,” PM Modi said in a virtual address. The BJP leader also took a swipe at the grand old party for trying to instigate the farmers to launch another round of protests. "The Dalit community in Haryana extended record support to the BJP...Congress instigated the farmers. The farmers of Haryana are happy with the farmer-friendly schemes of the BJP. Congress also tried to instigate the youth. They all trust the BJP for a bright future. The public of Haryana has shown that they will not fall prey to the hatred conspiracies of the Congress and its urban Naxal allies," he added. Watch | Haryana Elections: BJP Delivers Shocker To Congress In Haryana Assembly Polls | WION Originals × BJP prepares for Maharashtra Political pundits are of the view that PM Modi's instant attack on Congress is keeping in view of the Maharashtra Assembly polls. According to Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar, the state might go to polls before November 26 as the current Assembly's tenure ends then. Currently, Congress sits in the opposition alongside the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) which was ejected out of power following the division of the Shiv Sena party. BJP wants to build on the Haryana win and secure another term in the western Indian state. India: Rahul Gandhi's cooking session with Dalit family ahead of Maharashtra polls - WATCH In Haryana, BJP not only won the majority on its own but it also managed to better its seats tally from the last two elections. The saffron party finished with 48 seats in the 90-member seat assembly but took it to 50 as twoi independent MLAs also extended their support on Wednesday. (With inputs from agencies)

'They spread lies': PM Modi goes for jugular against Congress, a day after Haryana win

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<p>The governments of India and Maldives, on Monday (Oct 7), signed key agreements, including the launch of the RuPay service in the latter country. Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu began a four-day visit to India on Sunday. On Monday, he held delegation-level talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi.</p>

<p>Following the meeting, Modi and Muizzu addressed a joint press conference where they&nbsp;virtually inaugurated the runway of Hanimaadhoo International Airport in Maldives. The governments of both countries signed key agreements in different areas.</p>

<h2><strong>A look at the key projects</strong></h2>

<p><strong>&gt; </strong>A few days back, India's RuPay card payments were introduced in the Maldives. On Monday, Modi and&nbsp;Muizzu witnessed the first such transaction.</p>

<p><strong>&gt;</strong> During the press conference Modi said, "A few days back, the RuPay card was launched in Maldives. In the time to come, India and Maldives will be connected through UPI."</p>

<p><strong>&gt; </strong>India and Maldives have agreed to start talks on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA).</p>

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<p><strong>&gt; </strong>A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between India's Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Anti-Corruption Commission of Maldives for bilateral cooperation on preventing and combating corruption.</p>

<p><strong>&gt; </strong>An MoU was renewed between both countries on cooperation in sports and youth affairs.</p>

<p><strong>&gt;&nbsp;</strong>India approved a $400 million and a $357.35 million&nbsp;currency swap agreement, Modi said, adding that India was willing to provide extensive help to the&nbsp;Maldives&nbsp;to develop infrastructure.</p>

<p><strong>&gt;&nbsp;</strong>"...Today, more than 700 social housing units built with India's cooperation have been handed over (to Maldives)...To strengthen economic relations, we have decided to initiate discussion on Free Trade Agreement," Modi said.</p>

<h2><strong>'India always played role of first responder for Maldives'</strong></h2>

<p>Modi said that the relationship between India and the Maldives has been centuries old.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Maldives holds an important position in our neighbourhood policy and SAGAR vision. India has always played the role of first responder for Maldives...India has always fulfilled the responsibilities of a neighbour. Today, we have taken up the vision of a comprehensive economic and maritime security partnership to give our mutual cooperation a strategic direction," he said.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Muizzu said, "India is a key partner in the socio-economic and infrastructure development of Maldives and has stood by Maldives during our times of need. I would like to thank PM Modi, the government and people of India for the generous assistance and cooperation extended to Maldives over the years..."</p>


The governments of India and Maldives, on Monday (Oct 7), signed key agreements, including the launch of the RuPay service in the latter country. Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu began a four-day visit to India on Sunday.

The governments of India and Maldives, on Monday (Oct 7), signed key agreements, including the launch of the RuPay service in the latter country. Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu began a four-day visit to India on Sunday. On Monday, he held delegation-level talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi. Following the meeting, Modi and Muizzu addressed a joint press conference where they virtually inaugurated the runway of Hanimaadhoo International Airport in Maldives. The governments of both countries signed key agreements in different areas. A look at the key projects > A few days back, India's RuPay card payments were introduced in the Maldives. On Monday, Modi and Muizzu witnessed the first such transaction. > During the press conference Modi said, "A few days back, the RuPay card was launched in Maldives. In the time to come, India and Maldives will be connected through UPI." > India and Maldives have agreed to start talks on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Key projects, MoUs signed between India, Maldives today: pic.twitter.com/FG8oZEL2w5 — Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) October 7, 2024 × > A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between India's Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Anti-Corruption Commission of Maldives for bilateral cooperation on preventing and combating corruption. > An MoU was renewed between both countries on cooperation in sports and youth affairs. > India approved a $400 million and a $357.35 million currency swap agreement, Modi said, adding that India was willing to provide extensive help to the Maldives to develop infrastructure. > "...Today, more than 700 social housing units built with India's cooperation have been handed over (to Maldives)...To strengthen economic relations, we have decided to initiate discussion on Free Trade Agreement," Modi said. 'India always played role of first responder for Maldives' Modi said that the relationship between India and the Maldives has been centuries old. "Maldives holds an important position in our neighbourhood policy and SAGAR vision. India has always played the role of first responder for Maldives...India has always fulfilled the responsibilities of a neighbour. Today, we have taken up the vision of a comprehensive economic and maritime security partnership to give our mutual cooperation a strategic direction," he said. #WATCH | Delhi: Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu says, "I am thankful for the Indian Government's decision to provide support in the form of 30 billion Indian Rupees in addition to 400 million US Dollars bilateral currency swap agreement which will be instrumental in addressing… pic.twitter.com/gFREdbi18h — ANI (@ANI) October 7, 2024 × Meanwhile, Muizzu said, "India is a key partner in the socio-economic and infrastructure development of Maldives and has stood by Maldives during our times of need. I would like to thank PM Modi, the government and people of India for the generous assistance and cooperation extended to Maldives over the years..."

Indian, Maldivian govts sign MoUs including currency swap deal worth $400 million

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<p>Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, who began his first state visit to India on Sunday (Oct 6), said that his government would never do anything that undermined the security of India.</p>

<p>Speaking to the Times of India (TOI), President Muizzu said that India was a valued partner and friend of the Maldives, and the relationship was built on mutual respect and shared interests.</p>

<p>Muizzu said that his country would continue to prioritise its longstanding and trusted relationship with India.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>'Maldives will always come first, but...'</strong></h2>

<p>Since coming to power, the Muizzu government has taken several steps that have been unconventional from the point of view of India-Maldives ties.&nbsp;The removal of Indian troops from the country was the main election campaign of Muizzu's party.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/maldives-president-muizzu-took-action-against-ministers-who-made-anti-modi-remarks-762737">Maldives President Muizzu: Took action against ministers who made anti-Modi remarks</a></strong></p>

<p>Last year, three ministers of his government made derogatory remarks against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi which further strained the relationship between the two countries.</p>

<p>The Maldives government quickly distanced itself from these comments by the ministers, and Muizzu said he took against such ministers who made these remarks about Modi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking to TOI, Muizzu said on Sunday, "My policy is Maldives First. For me, the Maldives will always come first. But respect for our neighbours and friends is embedded in our DNA."</p>

<p>"Indians have always been welcomed in the Maldives, Indians continue to prosper in the Maldives, and be safe and happy," he said and pointed out that Indians make a positive contribution to the Maldivian society.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The president also told the publication that&nbsp;he was pleased with the progress made on several key projects and initiatives announced during Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar's recent visit to the Maldives.</p>

<h2><strong>Muizzu on a four-day visit to India</strong></h2>

<p>Muizzu is on a four-day visit to India. On Sunday, he met<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indias-eam-jaishankar-meets-president-muizzu-as-maldives-attempts-to-mend-bilateral-ties-765003"> Indian Foreign Minister S</a></strong> Jaishankar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Jaishankar expressed appreciation for Muizzu's commitment to strengthening the India-Maldives relationship. He also expressed confidence that Muizzu's talks with Prime Minister Modi will give a new boost to their friendly ties.</p>

<p>Muizzu is now scheduled to meet PM Modi, President Droupadi Murmu, and other key officials.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, who began his first state visit to India on Sunday (Oct 6), said that his government would never do anything that undermined the security of India.

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, who began his first state visit to India on Sunday (Oct 6), said that his government would never do anything that undermined the security of India. Speaking to the Times of India (TOI), President Muizzu said that India was a valued partner and friend of the Maldives, and the relationship was built on mutual respect and shared interests. Muizzu said that his country would continue to prioritise its longstanding and trusted relationship with India. 'Maldives will always come first, but...' Since coming to power, the Muizzu government has taken several steps that have been unconventional from the point of view of India-Maldives ties. The removal of Indian troops from the country was the main election campaign of Muizzu's party. Also read | Maldives President Muizzu: Took action against ministers who made anti-Modi remarks Last year, three ministers of his government made derogatory remarks against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi which further strained the relationship between the two countries. The Maldives government quickly distanced itself from these comments by the ministers, and Muizzu said he took against such ministers who made these remarks about Modi. Speaking to TOI, Muizzu said on Sunday, "My policy is Maldives First. For me, the Maldives will always come first. But respect for our neighbours and friends is embedded in our DNA." "Indians have always been welcomed in the Maldives, Indians continue to prosper in the Maldives, and be safe and happy," he said and pointed out that Indians make a positive contribution to the Maldivian society. The president also told the publication that he was pleased with the progress made on several key projects and initiatives announced during Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar's recent visit to the Maldives. Muizzu on a four-day visit to India Muizzu is on a four-day visit to India. On Sunday, he met Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar. Jaishankar expressed appreciation for Muizzu's commitment to strengthening the India-Maldives relationship. He also expressed confidence that Muizzu's talks with Prime Minister Modi will give a new boost to their friendly ties. Muizzu is now scheduled to meet PM Modi, President Droupadi Murmu, and other key officials. (With inputs from agencies)

Maldives president India visit: 'Will never do anything that undermines India's security', says Muizzu

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday marked the 10 years of the "Swachhata Hi Seva" campaign and said that the 'Swachh Bharat Mission' is the world's biggest and most successful movement in this century, which will be remembered by the people even after many years.<br />
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The Prime Minister said that the Swachh Bharat Mission has reflected the energy of the people through the demonstration of public participation and public leadership.</p>

<p>"The Swachh Bharat Mission is a symbol of the selfless commitment of crores of Indians and in the last 10 years, crores of Indians have adopted this mission and made it a part of their lives," said PM Modi at the event.</p>

<p>PM Modi said that the Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan will still be recognised even a thousand years into the future when historians examine India in the 21st century, adding that the more successful the Swachh Bharat Mission is in the country, the more our country will shine.</p>

<p>Addressing an event at the Vigyan Bhawan on Wednesday, PM Modi said, "1,000 years from now, when studies will be carried out about India of the 21st century, Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan will be remembered. In this century, Swachh Bharat is the world's biggest and most successful people's resolution led by people and joined in by people."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-pm-joins-popular-fitness-icon-ankit-baiyanpuriya-in-mega-cleanliness-drive-641848"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Indian PM joins popular fitness youtuber Ankit Baiyanpuriya in cleanliness drive on Gandhi Jayanti</strong></a></p>

<p>Swachhta Abhiyan is a nationwide campaign in India to promote hygiene and cleanliness and eliminate open defecation. The campaign was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 2, 2014.</p>

<p>"This mission has reflected on the powerful energies of the people as they have joined in the Swachh Bharat Mission. The more successful the Swachh Bharat Mission is in the country, the more our country will shine through. People from across the country have participated in this. I received information that in the 15 days of Seva Pakhwada, more than 27 lakh events were held across the country with regard to the Swachh Bharat Mission, in which more than 28 crore people participated. With continuous efforts, we can strive to make our Bharat clean," said PM Modi.</p>

<p>The PM&nbsp;further extended gratitude to the citizens of the country for their participation and said, "On this important day, projects related to cleanliness worth around ₹10,000 crore have also been started. Under Mission Amrit, water and sewage treatment plants will be built in many cities of the country, be it work related to Namami Gange or the Govardhan plant producing biogas from waste. These works will take the Swachh Bharat mission to new heights."</p>

<p>"Today is the birth anniversary of Pujya 'Bapu' Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri. I pay my respectful obeisance to the sons of Mother India. Let us all together fulfill the dreams of India that Gandhiji and the great personalities of the country had seen. Today's day inspires us. Today, on October 2, I am filled with responsibility and emotion. Today the journey of the Swachh Bharat Mission has reached the milestone of 10 years," said Prime Minister Modi.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;PM Modi launches 'Swachhata Hi Seva' movement</strong></p>

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<p>The Prime Minister said that the Swachh Bharat Mission is a symbol of the selfless commitment of crores of Indians and that in the last 10 years, crores of Indians have adopted this mission and made it a part of their lives.</p>

<p>PM Modi praised the countrymen for making the Swachh Bharat Mission a 'Jan Bhagidari Andolan' and said, "On the completion of my 10-year journey today, I praise every countryman, our sanitation workers, our religious gurus, our players, celebrities, NGOs, media persons, everyone. You altogether have made the Swachh Bharat Mission a big 'people's movement'."</p>

<p>"I also express my heartfelt gratitude and thank the President and Vice President, as well as the former President and Vice President for their contribution to this campaign. With this, I also want to thank the Chief Ministers of the states for participating in this campaign," said PM Modi.</p>

<p>On this milestone of ten years for the Swachhata campaigny, Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in and engaged in a cleanliness drive with school children.</p>

<p>Modi urged citizens of India to participate in the cleanliness initiative to further strengthen the spirit of 'Swachh Bharat.</p>

<p>Coinciding with the 155th Gandhi Jayanti today, the Swachh Bharat Mission marks the completion of 10 years since the launch of one of the most significant mass movements for cleanliness.</p>

<p>"On Gandhi Jayanti today, I became a part of the Swachhata Abhiyan with my young friends. I request all of you to become a part of the cleanliness campaign around you today. This initiative of yours will further strengthen the spirit of 'Swachh Bharat', PM Modi wrote in a post on X.</p>

<p>On August 15, 2014, PM Modi delivered a powerful message from the ramparts of the Red Fort, calling for cleanliness to become a national priority and urging citizens to join in this mission. This led to the launch of the Swachh Bharat Mission on 2nd October 2014, which embraced a 'whole-of-government' approach to make sanitation the responsibility of all.</p>

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday marked the 10 years of the "Swachhata Hi Seva" campaign and said that the 'Swachh Bharat Mission' is the world's biggest and most successful movement in this century, which will be remembered by the people even after many years.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday marked the 10 years of the "Swachhata Hi Seva" campaign and said that the 'Swachh Bharat Mission' is the world's biggest and most successful movement in this century, which will be remembered by the people even after many years. The Prime Minister said that the Swachh Bharat Mission has reflected the energy of the people through the demonstration of public participation and public leadership. "The Swachh Bharat Mission is a symbol of the selfless commitment of crores of Indians and in the last 10 years, crores of Indians have adopted this mission and made it a part of their lives," said PM Modi at the event. PM Modi said that the Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan will still be recognised even a thousand years into the future when historians examine India in the 21st century, adding that the more successful the Swachh Bharat Mission is in the country, the more our country will shine. Addressing an event at the Vigyan Bhawan on Wednesday, PM Modi said, "1,000 years from now, when studies will be carried out about India of the 21st century, Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan will be remembered. In this century, Swachh Bharat is the world's biggest and most successful people's resolution led by people and joined in by people." Also read: Indian PM joins popular fitness youtuber Ankit Baiyanpuriya in cleanliness drive on Gandhi Jayanti Swachhta Abhiyan is a nationwide campaign in India to promote hygiene and cleanliness and eliminate open defecation. The campaign was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 2, 2014. "This mission has reflected on the powerful energies of the people as they have joined in the Swachh Bharat Mission. The more successful the Swachh Bharat Mission is in the country, the more our country will shine through. People from across the country have participated in this. I received information that in the 15 days of Seva Pakhwada, more than 27 lakh events were held across the country with regard to the Swachh Bharat Mission, in which more than 28 crore people participated. With continuous efforts, we can strive to make our Bharat clean," said PM Modi. The PM further extended gratitude to the citizens of the country for their participation and said, "On this important day, projects related to cleanliness worth around ₹10,000 crore have also been started. Under Mission Amrit, water and sewage treatment plants will be built in many cities of the country, be it work related to Namami Gange or the Govardhan plant producing biogas from waste. These works will take the Swachh Bharat mission to new heights." "Today is the birth anniversary of Pujya 'Bapu' Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri. I pay my respectful obeisance to the sons of Mother India. Let us all together fulfill the dreams of India that Gandhiji and the great personalities of the country had seen. Today's day inspires us. Today, on October 2, I am filled with responsibility and emotion. Today the journey of the Swachh Bharat Mission has reached the milestone of 10 years," said Prime Minister Modi. Watch | PM Modi launches 'Swachhata Hi Seva' movement × The Prime Minister said that the Swachh Bharat Mission is a symbol of the selfless commitment of crores of Indians and that in the last 10 years, crores of Indians have adopted this mission and made it a part of their lives. PM Modi praised the countrymen for making the Swachh Bharat Mission a 'Jan Bhagidari Andolan' and said, "On the completion of my 10-year journey today, I praise every countryman, our sanitation workers, our religious gurus, our players, celebrities, NGOs, media persons, everyone. You altogether have made the Swachh Bharat Mission a big 'people's movement'." "I also express my heartfelt gratitude and thank the President and Vice President, as well as the former President and Vice President for their contribution to this campaign. With this, I also want to thank the Chief Ministers of the states for participating in this campaign," said PM Modi. On this milestone of ten years for the Swachhata campaigny, Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in and engaged in a cleanliness drive with school children. Modi urged citizens of India to participate in the cleanliness initiative to further strengthen the spirit of 'Swachh Bharat. Coinciding with the 155th Gandhi Jayanti today, the Swachh Bharat Mission marks the completion of 10 years since the launch of one of the most significant mass movements for cleanliness. "On Gandhi Jayanti today, I became a part of the Swachhata Abhiyan with my young friends. I request all of you to become a part of the cleanliness campaign around you today. This initiative of yours will further strengthen the spirit of 'Swachh Bharat', PM Modi wrote in a post on X. On August 15, 2014, PM Modi delivered a powerful message from the ramparts of the Red Fort, calling for cleanliness to become a national priority and urging citizens to join in this mission. This led to the launch of the Swachh Bharat Mission on 2nd October 2014, which embraced a 'whole-of-government' approach to make sanitation the responsibility of all. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

PM Modi celebrates 10 years of Swachhata campaign, hails it as most successful movement of the century

<p>The dust is yet to settle on the heartbreaking disqualification that Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat suffered at the Paris Olympics in August. In a shocking revelation on Wednesday (Oct 2), amid the Haryana Assembly election campaign, Phogat revealed that she had refused to speak to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. She also confessed that it was an indirect call from the Indian officials on terms that the conversation would be recorded.</p>

<h2><strong>Phogat makes shocking revelation</strong></h2>

<p>“The call had come (from the PM) but I refused to speak. The call did not come directly to me but Indian officials who were there informed me that he (PM Modi) wanted to talk. I was ready. However, they put conditions — no one from my team would be present, while two people from their side would record the conversation for social media,” she said in an interview with The Lallantop.</p>

<p>Phogat was controversially disqualified during the Paris Olympics in the 50 kg women’s category after being found overweight by 100 gm&nbsp;on the day of the final. The Indian wrestler had qualified for the gold medal match and would have scripted history had she won the big prize. However, her disqualification on August 11 came as a big blow to the nation’s hopes as India failed to win a single gold medal.</p>

<p>The 29-year-old then announced her decision to retire from the sport while an appeal was pending at the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS). The appeal was later rejected with Phogat returning empty-handed. It was during this period that Phogat refused to speak to PM Modi and showed her discontent having been at the centre of the wrestler’s protest in 2023.</p>

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<h2><strong>Vinesh enters new ring of contest</strong></h2>

<p>Immediately after retiring from wrestling, Phogat was approached by the Indian National Congress (INC), the biggest opposition party in India, to contest the upcoming Assembly elections in the state of Haryana. She has been nominated from the Julana seat and will contest against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP, India’s main ruling party) candidate Yogesh Bairagi, a former commercial pilot.</p>


The dust is yet to settle on the heartbreaking disqualification that Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat suffered at the Paris Olympics in August. In a shocking revelation on Wednesday (Oct 2), amid the Haryana Assembly election campaign, Phogat revealed that she had refused to speak to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The dust is yet to settle on the heartbreaking disqualification that Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat suffered at the Paris Olympics in August. In a shocking revelation on Wednesday (Oct 2), amid the Haryana Assembly election campaign, Phogat revealed that she had refused to speak to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. She also confessed that it was an indirect call from the Indian officials on terms that the conversation would be recorded. Phogat makes shocking revelation “The call had come (from the PM) but I refused to speak. The call did not come directly to me but Indian officials who were there informed me that he (PM Modi) wanted to talk. I was ready. However, they put conditions — no one from my team would be present, while two people from their side would record the conversation for social media,” she said in an interview with The Lallantop. Phogat was controversially disqualified during the Paris Olympics in the 50 kg women’s category after being found overweight by 100 gm on the day of the final. The Indian wrestler had qualified for the gold medal match and would have scripted history had she won the big prize. However, her disqualification on August 11 came as a big blow to the nation’s hopes as India failed to win a single gold medal. The 29-year-old then announced her decision to retire from the sport while an appeal was pending at the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS). The appeal was later rejected with Phogat returning empty-handed. It was during this period that Phogat refused to speak to PM Modi and showed her discontent having been at the centre of the wrestler’s protest in 2023. ALSO READ | Blow to India before Australia tour! Md Shami's comeback hit by swollen knee during rehab - Report Vinesh enters new ring of contest Immediately after retiring from wrestling, Phogat was approached by the Indian National Congress (INC), the biggest opposition party in India, to contest the upcoming Assembly elections in the state of Haryana. She has been nominated from the Julana seat and will contest against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP, India’s main ruling party) candidate Yogesh Bairagi, a former commercial pilot.

Vinesh Phogat opens up on PM Modi's call after Paris Olympics disqualification, says 'I refused to speak'

<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (Sep 30) spoke to his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu over the phone and discussed the raging conflict in West Asia.</p>

<p>“Spoke to Prime Minister @netanyahu about recent developments in West Asia. Terrorism has no place in our world. It is crucial to prevent regional escalation and ensure the safe release of all hostages. India is committed to supporting efforts for an early restoration of peace and stability,” PM Modi posted on X.</p>

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<p>The call between the two leaders comes amidst fiery escalation in the region, in the aftermath of Israeli strikes on Beirut that killed Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah.</p>

<p>Washington Post recently reported that&nbsp;the Jewish nation might be&nbsp;planning a limited ground operation in Lebanon and has informed the United States about it.</p>

<p>India has offered steadfast support to Israel in its fight against terrorism, while also striking a cautious note on the increasing civilian death toll. Following Hamas' deadly attack on Israel on Oct 7, India was one of the first nations to have backed the Jewish nation in its fight against terrorism.</p>

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<p>Taking to social media, PM Modi had issued a statement expressing solidarity with Israel.</p>

<p>"Deeply shocked by the news of terrorist attacks in Israel. Our thoughts and prayers are with the innocent victims and their families. We stand in solidarity with Israel at this difficult hour,” stated Modi on X.</p>

<p>Netanyahu, in his recent UNGA address, showed a map on the podium, which portrayed India as a blessing in the West Asian region along with regional powers like Saudi Arabia and UAE, whereas his&nbsp;'curse map' highlighted countries like Iran and its partners.</p>

<p>Netanyahu said the “Curse&nbsp;map" is an arc of terror that Iran has created and imposed from the Indian Ocean to the Mediterranean.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (Sep 30) spoke to his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu over the phone and discussed the raging conflict in West Asia.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (Sep 30) spoke to his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu over the phone and discussed the raging conflict in West Asia. “Spoke to Prime Minister @netanyahu about recent developments in West Asia. Terrorism has no place in our world. It is crucial to prevent regional escalation and ensure the safe release of all hostages. India is committed to supporting efforts for an early restoration of peace and stability,” PM Modi posted on X. Spoke to Prime Minister @netanyahu about recent developments in West Asia. Terrorism has no place in our world. It is crucial to prevent regional escalation and ensure the safe release of all hostages. India is committed to supporting efforts for an early restoration of peace and… — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 30, 2024 × The call between the two leaders comes amidst fiery escalation in the region, in the aftermath of Israeli strikes on Beirut that killed Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah. Washington Post recently reported that the Jewish nation might be planning a limited ground operation in Lebanon and has informed the United States about it. India has offered steadfast support to Israel in its fight against terrorism, while also striking a cautious note on the increasing civilian death toll. Following Hamas' deadly attack on Israel on Oct 7, India was one of the first nations to have backed the Jewish nation in its fight against terrorism. Also read: Netanyahu brings political rival Gideon Sa’ar into government: 'Patriotic and right thing to do...' Taking to social media, PM Modi had issued a statement expressing solidarity with Israel. "Deeply shocked by the news of terrorist attacks in Israel. Our thoughts and prayers are with the innocent victims and their families. We stand in solidarity with Israel at this difficult hour,” stated Modi on X. Netanyahu, in his recent UNGA address, showed a map on the podium, which portrayed India as a blessing in the West Asian region along with regional powers like Saudi Arabia and UAE, whereas his 'curse map' highlighted countries like Iran and its partners. Netanyahu said the “Curse map" is an arc of terror that Iran has created and imposed from the Indian Ocean to the Mediterranean. (With inputs from agencies)

West Asia crisis: ‘Terrorism has no place in our world,’ PM Narendra Modi speaks to Netanyahu

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<p>A war of words has broken out between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in India and the opposition Congress party. The reason- a remark made by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.</p>

<p>On Sunday, Kharge felt unwell while addressing a public meeting in Jammu and Kashmir's (J-K) Jasrota. The Union Territory (UT) is currently witnessing elections with the third and final phase of voting on Tuesday. The results of the elections will be declared on October 8.</p>

<h2><strong>What did Kharge say?</strong></h2>

<p>During the public meeting in Jasrota on Sunday, Kharge&nbsp;vowed to fight for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, asserting he would remain active in politics until Prime Minister Modi was ousted from power.</p>

<p>Kharge’s remarks came amid criticism of the BJP-led government at the Centre for its handling of the Valley, particularly regarding the delay of elections.</p>

<p>“We will fight to restore statehood. We are not going to leave it. I am 83 years old, I am not going to die so early. I will stay alive until PM Modi is removed from power. I will listen to you. I will fight for you,” the Congress president said&nbsp;after he was provided medical assistance.</p>

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<p>Kharge further alleged that the BJP was running J-K through a remote control.&nbsp;“These people never wanted to conduct elections. They only started preparing for elections after the Supreme Court’s order,”&nbsp; he said.</p>

<p>Condemning Modi's governance, Kharge said, "Modiji is shedding crocodile tears for the future of the youth in Jammu and Kashmir.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>He also accused the BJP&nbsp;of failing to restore statehood despite having the authority to do so and criticised the ruling party for allowing outsiders to dominate critical sectors such as mining and liquor contracts.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bjps-amit-shah-slams-congress-for-pakistan-zindabad-slogans-at-rallies-vows-to-straighten-waqf-board-law-762972">BJP's Amit Shah slams Congress for 'Pakistan Zindabad' slogans at rallies; vows to ‘straighten’ Waqf Board law</a></p>

<h2><strong>Amit Shah reacts to Kharge's remark on Modi</strong></h2>

<p>In a post on X, Union Home Minister Amit Shah reacted to Kharge's remarks on Modi. "Yesterday, the Congress President Shri Mallikarjun Kharge Ji has outperformed himself, his leaders and his party in being absolutely distasteful and disgraceful in his speech," Union Home Minister Shah said.</p>

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<p>"In a bitter display of spite, he unnecessarily dragged PM Modi into his personal health matters by saying that he would die only after removing PM Modi from power.&nbsp;It just shows how much hate and fear these Congress people have of PM Modi, that they are thinking of him constantly," Shah added.</p>

<p>He also pointed out that as for the health of Kharge, "Modi Ji prays, I pray and we all pray that he lives a long, healthy life. May he continue to live for many years and may he live to see the creation of a Viksit Bharat by 2047."</p>

<p>Echoing Shah's remarks, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, "The leadership of Congress never loses any opportunity to display their hate towards PM Modi. This speech of Mallikarjun Kharge is one such instance. We join in praying for the long life of Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge. We wish he lives to see Viksit Bharat 2047."</p>

<h2><strong>Congress hits back at Shah: Don't hate Modi but...</strong></h2>

<p>Senior Congress leader Pawan Khera reacted to Amit Shah's post on X. Speaking to the news agency ANI, Khera said, "When will BJP understand that Congress does not hate PM Modi but loves the country? That's why we want the nation to be free from PM Modi and his ideology. Around 67% of the country also wants the same who did not vote in favour of him..."</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said that Shah should focus on his work and also on the state of Manipur.</p>

<p>"It is in Rahul Gandhi's blood to sacrifice his life for the country. Amit Shah should tell us why the farmers in India are in debt. Why is the Swaminathan Report not being implemented?...," Madhya Pradesh Congress President Jitu Patwari told the news agency.</p>

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A war of words has broken out between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in India and the opposition Congress party. The reason- a remark made by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

A war of words has broken out between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in India and the opposition Congress party. The reason- a remark made by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. On Sunday, Kharge felt unwell while addressing a public meeting in Jammu and Kashmir's (J-K) Jasrota. The Union Territory (UT) is currently witnessing elections with the third and final phase of voting on Tuesday. The results of the elections will be declared on October 8. What did Kharge say? During the public meeting in Jasrota on Sunday, Kharge vowed to fight for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, asserting he would remain active in politics until Prime Minister Modi was ousted from power. Kharge’s remarks came amid criticism of the BJP-led government at the Centre for its handling of the Valley, particularly regarding the delay of elections. “We will fight to restore statehood. We are not going to leave it. I am 83 years old, I am not going to die so early. I will stay alive until PM Modi is removed from power. I will listen to you. I will fight for you,” the Congress president said after he was provided medical assistance. Congress President Sri @kharge felt slightly unwell while addressing a public meeting in Jasrota, Jammu & Kashmir. He has been checked upon by his medical team and apart from slightly low blood pressure, he is doing well. Extremely grateful for everyone's concern. His… — Priyank Kharge / ಪ್ರಿಯಾಂಕ್ ಖರ್ಗೆ (@PriyankKharge) September 29, 2024 × Kharge further alleged that the BJP was running J-K through a remote control. “These people never wanted to conduct elections. They only started preparing for elections after the Supreme Court’s order,” he said. Condemning Modi's governance, Kharge said, "Modiji is shedding crocodile tears for the future of the youth in Jammu and Kashmir.” He also accused the BJP of failing to restore statehood despite having the authority to do so and criticised the ruling party for allowing outsiders to dominate critical sectors such as mining and liquor contracts. Also read: BJP's Amit Shah slams Congress for 'Pakistan Zindabad' slogans at rallies; vows to ‘straighten’ Waqf Board law Amit Shah reacts to Kharge's remark on Modi In a post on X, Union Home Minister Amit Shah reacted to Kharge's remarks on Modi. "Yesterday, the Congress President Shri Mallikarjun Kharge Ji has outperformed himself, his leaders and his party in being absolutely distasteful and disgraceful in his speech," Union Home Minister Shah said. Yesterday, the Congress President Shri Mallikarjun Kharge Ji has outperformed himself, his leaders and his party in being absolutely distasteful and disgraceful in his speech. In a bitter display of spite, he unnecessarily dragged PM Modi into his personal health matters by… — Amit Shah (@AmitShah) September 30, 2024 × "In a bitter display of spite, he unnecessarily dragged PM Modi into his personal health matters by saying that he would die only after removing PM Modi from power. It just shows how much hate and fear these Congress people have of PM Modi, that they are thinking of him constantly," Shah added. He also pointed out that as for the health of Kharge, "Modi Ji prays, I pray and we all pray that he lives a long, healthy life. May he continue to live for many years and may he live to see the creation of a Viksit Bharat by 2047." Echoing Shah's remarks, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, "The leadership of Congress never loses any opportunity to display their hate towards PM Modi. This speech of Mallikarjun Kharge is one such instance. We join in praying for the long life of Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge. We wish he lives to see Viksit Bharat 2047." Congress hits back at Shah: Don't hate Modi but... Senior Congress leader Pawan Khera reacted to Amit Shah's post on X. Speaking to the news agency ANI, Khera said, "When will BJP understand that Congress does not hate PM Modi but loves the country? That's why we want the nation to be free from PM Modi and his ideology. Around 67% of the country also wants the same who did not vote in favour of him..." #WATCH | Delhi | Over party President Mallikarjun Kharge's remark on PM Modi in a rally and Union Home Miniter's reaction on it, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh says, "...Kharge ji will return to election campaigning after he fell slightly ill...The Home Minister should focus on… pic.twitter.com/v8HW8j4Bp1 — ANI (@ANI) September 30, 2024 × Meanwhile, senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said that Shah should focus on his work and also on the state of Manipur. "It is in Rahul Gandhi's blood to sacrifice his life for the country. Amit Shah should tell us why the farmers in India are in debt. Why is the Swaminathan Report not being implemented?...," Madhya Pradesh Congress President Jitu Patwari told the news agency. (With inputs from agencies)

War of words between BJP and Congress over Kharge's 'will stay alive until Indian PM Modi is ousted' remark

<p>Singapore's high commissioner to India Simon Wong has said that the recent visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to his country has given a "turbo boosting" of ties. The Indian PM was on a visit to Singapore earlier this month. The visit came after a gap of over five years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking to WION's foreign affairs editor Sidhant Sibal, Singapore's high commissioner to India pointed to cooperation in semiconductor sectors.&nbsp;</p>

<p>High Commissioner Wong said, "We feel that even as a small country, we can work very, very closely with India on its semiconductor journey because this journey is not a one, two-year process. Is going to be a long drawn, 10-year process to grow". This comes as a pact was signed on semiconductors in developing capacity building during PM Modi’s visit.</p>

<p>He highlighted Singapore's investment plan of over $45 billion in the next few years in India. He also spoke on India-China ties, quad, RCEP, etc. Here’s the full interview:</p>

<p><strong>WION: How do you see the India-Singapore ties, especially in the backdrop of PM Modi's recent visit to your country?</strong><br />
Simon Wong: I want to thank WION, Because of your full coverage of Prime Minister Modi's visit to Singapore, many people across India and Singapore get to know the spur in that relationship between the two countries. In particular, I think the upgrading of relationship ahead of our 60th anniversary into a comprehensive strategic partnership and the visit by Prime Minister Modi ji has set the bar very high for our bilateral relationship, and we have looked into several new areas, in fact, six new areas of collaboration with India. And I feel very, very confident that this new turbo boosting of that relationship can continue.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WION: One of the key outcomes was the semiconductor pact. Much talked about the pact. How is this semiconductor pact going to help India with the Singaporean's know-how?</strong><br />
Simon Wong: We feel very, very strongly about India's push for a semiconductor supply chain, and we feel the willingness at all levels, at the Union level and also at the state level, to push through this ambition. Singapore represents 10 per cent of all chip-making exports approval. And we have 20 per cent of the market on chip-making equipment. We feel that even as a small country, we can work very, very closely with India on its semiconductor journey because this journey is not a one, two-year process. Is going to be a long-drawn, 10-year process to grow, and for India to grow with fewer impediments, we feel that Singapore can collaborate and partake.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WION: So what next for the relationship?&nbsp;</strong><br />
Simon Wong: I think what we want to do for next year, during the 60th anniversary, is to look beyond our concentration of investment in the southern states. The southern states are very, very welcoming of Singapore investment, and we are very familiar with them. I want to take the opportunity of the 60th anniversary to look at new areas of growth. I want to quote India's G20 sherpa, Amitabh Kant, who said that India needs 10 states as the engine of growth. In my view, 10 is a really critical mass, and we want to look at new areas. We want to look at UP, Odisha, and MP and I think increasingly we see the willingness of Rajasthan to engage us. So all these four states, we want to do some form of engagement and understanding next year. And also next year, I would like to see more green energy ports and facilities to be put online. Now we have one in Tuticorin, and we are looking at two, or three other ports. We hope that it can be lined up by next year.</p>

<p><strong>WION: India hasn't joined RCEP. What is your position? And we know during the prime minister's visit, many big-ticket investments were announced. So what kind of figures are you looking at?</strong><br />
Simon Wong: Of course, for Singapore, which is very, very trade-based, and we like FTAs, both sub-regional or bilateral, we always have high hopes for India to join RCEP, but we fully understand where India is coming from. We are most willing to wait for India to reconsider RCEP, but at the same time, India is looking at other FTAs, like GCC, which is really a good thing for India. Number two, I think, big-ticket investments coming up, Prime Minister Modi ji, in his roundtable with 18 of our key Singapore businesses, is kindly of pleasantly surprised when all of them basically told Prime Minister Modi ji that they will double or triple their investments in India in the next three to five years. So if I look at the figures, on the average, we do 15 billion US dollars a year of investment here. If I double or triple it, it will be very, very close to $45 billion to $50 billion. So I hope we are successful in pushing this investment.</p>

<p><strong>WION: So my last question to you is, international affairs, India-China relationship. What's your view? Because Singapore has good relationships with both India and China.</strong><br />
Simon Wong: My own view as a small country is that big countries should collaborate and have good relationships with each other. So as friends of both China and India, we want to see a better relationship between the two, between our two big neighbours of ours. And I feel that there are really some green shoots coming up in the discussion. There are high-level discussions between China and India. Hopefully, there is going to be a top level discussion coming up soon, and I hope some of these pain points can be resolved diplomatically.</p>

<p><strong>WION: Your sense on Quad?</strong><br />
Simon Wong: My sense of Quad is a work in progress, and I think many of the Quad countries are looking ahead at security collaboration, security views, and linking the Indo-Pacific area, we welcome that as a sub-regional kind of forum to talk about things. For me, for Singapore, my central point of gravity is always ASEAN, and we feel that ASEAN as the centrality is very big and important in this part of the world as an anchor point of solution.&nbsp;</p>


Singapore's high commissioner to India Simon Wong has said that the recent visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to his country has given a "turbo boosting" of ties.

Singapore's high commissioner to India Simon Wong has said that the recent visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to his country has given a "turbo boosting" of ties. The Indian PM was on a visit to Singapore earlier this month. The visit came after a gap of over five years. Speaking to WION's foreign affairs editor Sidhant Sibal, Singapore's high commissioner to India pointed to cooperation in semiconductor sectors. High Commissioner Wong said, "We feel that even as a small country, we can work very, very closely with India on its semiconductor journey because this journey is not a one, two-year process. Is going to be a long drawn, 10-year process to grow". This comes as a pact was signed on semiconductors in developing capacity building during PM Modi’s visit. He highlighted Singapore's investment plan of over $45 billion in the next few years in India. He also spoke on India-China ties, quad, RCEP, etc. Here’s the full interview: WION: How do you see the India-Singapore ties, especially in the backdrop of PM Modi's recent visit to your country? Simon Wong: I want to thank WION, Because of your full coverage of Prime Minister Modi's visit to Singapore, many people across India and Singapore get to know the spur in that relationship between the two countries. In particular, I think the upgrading of relationship ahead of our 60th anniversary into a comprehensive strategic partnership and the visit by Prime Minister Modi ji has set the bar very high for our bilateral relationship, and we have looked into several new areas, in fact, six new areas of collaboration with India. And I feel very, very confident that this new turbo boosting of that relationship can continue. WION: One of the key outcomes was the semiconductor pact. Much talked about the pact. How is this semiconductor pact going to help India with the Singaporean's know-how? Simon Wong: We feel very, very strongly about India's push for a semiconductor supply chain, and we feel the willingness at all levels, at the Union level and also at the state level, to push through this ambition. Singapore represents 10 per cent of all chip-making exports approval. And we have 20 per cent of the market on chip-making equipment. We feel that even as a small country, we can work very, very closely with India on its semiconductor journey because this journey is not a one, two-year process. Is going to be a long-drawn, 10-year process to grow, and for India to grow with fewer impediments, we feel that Singapore can collaborate and partake. WION: So what next for the relationship? Simon Wong: I think what we want to do for next year, during the 60th anniversary, is to look beyond our concentration of investment in the southern states. The southern states are very, very welcoming of Singapore investment, and we are very familiar with them. I want to take the opportunity of the 60th anniversary to look at new areas of growth. I want to quote India's G20 sherpa, Amitabh Kant, who said that India needs 10 states as the engine of growth. In my view, 10 is a really critical mass, and we want to look at new areas. We want to look at UP, Odisha, and MP and I think increasingly we see the willingness of Rajasthan to engage us. So all these four states, we want to do some form of engagement and understanding next year. And also next year, I would like to see more green energy ports and facilities to be put online. Now we have one in Tuticorin, and we are looking at two, or three other ports. We hope that it can be lined up by next year. WION: India hasn't joined RCEP. What is your position? And we know during the prime minister's visit, many big-ticket investments were announced. So what kind of figures are you looking at? Simon Wong: Of course, for Singapore, which is very, very trade-based, and we like FTAs, both sub-regional or bilateral, we always have high hopes for India to join RCEP, but we fully understand where India is coming from. We are most willing to wait for India to reconsider RCEP, but at the same time, India is looking at other FTAs, like GCC, which is really a good thing for India. Number two, I think, big-ticket investments coming up, Prime Minister Modi ji, in his roundtable with 18 of our key Singapore businesses, is kindly of pleasantly surprised when all of them basically told Prime Minister Modi ji that they will double or triple their investments in India in the next three to five years. So if I look at the figures, on the average, we do 15 billion US dollars a year of investment here. If I double or triple it, it will be very, very close to $45 billion to $50 billion. So I hope we are successful in pushing this investment. WION: So my last question to you is, international affairs, India-China relationship. What's your view? Because Singapore has good relationships with both India and China. Simon Wong: My own view as a small country is that big countries should collaborate and have good relationships with each other. So as friends of both China and India, we want to see a better relationship between the two, between our two big neighbours of ours. And I feel that there are really some green shoots coming up in the discussion. There are high-level discussions between China and India. Hopefully, there is going to be a top level discussion coming up soon, and I hope some of these pain points can be resolved diplomatically. WION: Your sense on Quad? Simon Wong: My sense of Quad is a work in progress, and I think many of the Quad countries are looking ahead at security collaboration, security views, and linking the Indo-Pacific area, we welcome that as a sub-regional kind of forum to talk about things. For me, for Singapore, my central point of gravity is always ASEAN, and we feel that ASEAN as the centrality is very big and important in this part of the world as an anchor point of solution.

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<p>British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has backed India's bid for a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Speaking at the UN General Assembly on Thursday (Sept 26), Prime Minister Starmer said, "...the Security Council has to change to become a more representative body, willing to act – not paralysed by politics."</p>

<p>"We want to see permanent African representation on the Council, Brazil, India, Japan and Germany as permanent members, and more seats for elected members as well,” Starmer added.</p>

<h2><strong>A look at the UNSC</strong></h2>

<p>The UNSC has a total of&nbsp;15 members. Five permanent members of the council are the United States (US), China, France, Russia, and the United Kingdom (UK).</p>

<p>The remaining ten members are non-permanent and are&nbsp;elected for two-year terms.</p>

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<p>India has long sought a permanent seat in the Security Council to better represent the interests of the developing world. The nation's quest has gained momentum with support from the international community.</p>

<h2><strong>France, US back India's bid</strong></h2>

<p>Before British PM Starmer, France and the US supported&nbsp; India's bid for a permanent seat at the UNSC.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"So let's simply make the UN more effective, first and foremost by making it more representative. That's why France, and I will say it again here, supports the expansion of the Security Council. Germany, Japan, India, and Brazil should be permanent members, along with the two countries designated by Africa to represent it," French President Emmanuel Macron said&nbsp;during his address at the UNGA.</p>

<p>Last week, US President Joe Biden expressed support for India's bid for a permanent seat at the council.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has backed India's bid for a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Speaking at the UN General Assembly on Thursday (Sept 26), Prime Minister Starmer said, ".

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has backed India's bid for a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Speaking at the UN General Assembly on Thursday (Sept 26), Prime Minister Starmer said, "...the Security Council has to change to become a more representative body, willing to act – not paralysed by politics." "We want to see permanent African representation on the Council, Brazil, India, Japan and Germany as permanent members, and more seats for elected members as well,” Starmer added. A look at the UNSC The UNSC has a total of 15 members. Five permanent members of the council are the United States (US), China, France, Russia, and the United Kingdom (UK). The remaining ten members are non-permanent and are elected for two-year terms. Watch: While addressing the general debate at the 79th session of the UN General Assembly, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says, "We want to see permanent African representation on the council, Brazil, India, Japan, and Germany as permanent members, and more seats for elected… pic.twitter.com/mOSdCsk8P4 — IANS (@ians_india) September 27, 2024 × India has long sought a permanent seat in the Security Council to better represent the interests of the developing world. The nation's quest has gained momentum with support from the international community. France, US back India's bid Before British PM Starmer, France and the US supported India's bid for a permanent seat at the UNSC. "So let's simply make the UN more effective, first and foremost by making it more representative. That's why France, and I will say it again here, supports the expansion of the Security Council. Germany, Japan, India, and Brazil should be permanent members, along with the two countries designated by Africa to represent it," French President Emmanuel Macron said during his address at the UNGA. Last week, US President Joe Biden expressed support for India's bid for a permanent seat at the council. (With inputs from agencies)

After France and US, UK backs India's bid for permanent seat on UNSC

<p>India on Friday (Sep 27) strongly deplored the vandalism of a Hindu temple of&nbsp;BAPS in the US state of California, where the graffiti 'Hindus go back' was painted earlier this week.</p>

<p>In a post on its X handle, the Consulate General of India, San Francisco, said it "strongly deplores the act of vandalism" which took place on the night of 24 September at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Sacramento, California. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch: Temple Vandalised In US With Anti-Hindu Messages, Water Supply Cut</strong></p>

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<p>The consulate has taken up the matter with local authorities "to take immediate action against those responsible", it added.</p>

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<p>The temple of BAPS, or Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha, was vandalised after it criticised anti-Hindu sentiments.</p>

<p>Besides the 'Hindus go back' message, the vandals also wrote expletives addressed at Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.</p>

<p>In a post on X, the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office said the graffiti was spray-painted on the temple building by the vandals who also damanged some water pipes.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/second-baps-temple-vandalised-in-us-in-less-than-10-days-with-anti-hindu-messages-762042">Also read: 'Hindumisia on rise in the US': Second BAPS temple vandalised in a month with anti-Hindu messages</a></strong></p>

<p>“Detectives from the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Gang Suppression Unit, which investigates hate crimes in Sacramento County, responded to the scene and began their investigation. Allied State and Federal law enforcement agencies were also notified of the incident and will assist with the investigation,” it said.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hindu-temples-in-bangladesh-threatened-to-pay-half-a-million-for-celebrating-durga-puja-761700">Also Read: Hindu temples in Bangladesh threatened to pay $4200 for celebrating Durga Puja</a></strong></p>

<p>In the recent past, several BAPS temples in the US and Canada have been targeted in a similar manner.</p>

<p>Ahead of Modi's&nbsp;recent visit to the US, the BAPS temple in New York's Melville was painted with expletives on September 17.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Another BAPS temple in Edmonton, Canada was desecrated in July.</p>

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India on Friday (Sep 27) strongly deplored the vandalism of a Hindu temple of BAPS in the US state of California, where the graffiti 'Hindus go back' was painted earlier this week.

India on Friday (Sep 27) strongly deplored the vandalism of a Hindu temple of BAPS in the US state of California, where the graffiti 'Hindus go back' was painted earlier this week. In a post on its X handle, the Consulate General of India, San Francisco, said it "strongly deplores the act of vandalism" which took place on the night of 24 September at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Sacramento, California. Watch: Temple Vandalised In US With Anti-Hindu Messages, Water Supply Cut × The consulate has taken up the matter with local authorities "to take immediate action against those responsible", it added. The Consulate General of India, San Francisco strongly deplores the act of vandalism which took place on September 24th night at @BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Sacramento, California. @cgisfo has taken up the matter with local authorities to take immediate action against… — India in SF (@CGISFO) September 26, 2024 × The temple of BAPS, or Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha, was vandalised after it criticised anti-Hindu sentiments. Besides the 'Hindus go back' message, the vandals also wrote expletives addressed at Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. In a post on X, the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office said the graffiti was spray-painted on the temple building by the vandals who also damanged some water pipes. Also read: 'Hindumisia on rise in the US': Second BAPS temple vandalised in a month with anti-Hindu messages “Detectives from the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Gang Suppression Unit, which investigates hate crimes in Sacramento County, responded to the scene and began their investigation. Allied State and Federal law enforcement agencies were also notified of the incident and will assist with the investigation,” it said. Also Read: Hindu temples in Bangladesh threatened to pay $4200 for celebrating Durga Puja In the recent past, several BAPS temples in the US and Canada have been targeted in a similar manner. Ahead of Modi's recent visit to the US, the BAPS temple in New York's Melville was painted with expletives on September 17. Another BAPS temple in Edmonton, Canada was desecrated in July. (With inputs from agencies)

BAPS temple in US vandalised: India deplores vandals who painted 'Hindus go back' graffiti

<p>On Wednesday (Sep 25), Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed India’s Chess Olympiad champions on their triumphant return at his residence in New Delhi. The gathering included&nbsp;players&nbsp;from both men's and women's teams, including Divya Deshmukh, Tania Sachdev, D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi, and R Praggnanandhaa. PM Modi met&nbsp;the chess stars and even enjoyed a special friendly match between Erigaisi and Praggnanandhaa.</p>

<p>The event came after&nbsp;India’s remarkable show&nbsp;at the 45th&nbsp;Chess Olympiad, held in&nbsp;Budapest, where both the men’s and women’s teams secured gold medals&nbsp;on Sep&nbsp;22. Thus, PM Modi interacted with all the players and showered them with words of praise and encouragement.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Talking about India's run at the Chess Olympiad,&nbsp;D. Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi, and R. Praggnanadhaa won their respective matches&nbsp;in the 11th and final round whereas more&nbsp;glory came India's way with the women's team --featuring Harika Dronavalli, Vaishali Rameshbabu, Divya Deshmukh, Vantika Agrawal, Tania Sachdev and Abhijit Kunte -- also secured&nbsp;gold (with Kazakhstan and USA ending second and third, respectively).&nbsp;In the men's category, Uzbekistan and USA returned with silver and bronze, respectively. The double victory marked India's significant rise in chess.</p>

<p>PM&nbsp;Modi closely followed India's proceedings at the Chess Olympiad.&nbsp;Soon after the historic result, he took to his official X handle, formerly Twitter, and wrote, "Historic win for India as our chess contingent wins the 45th #FIDE Chess Olympiad! India has won the Gold in both open and women’s category at Chess Olympiad! Congratulations to our incredible Men's and Women's Chess Teams. This remarkable achievement marks a new chapter in India's sports trajectory. May this success inspire generations of chess enthusiasts to excel in the game."</p>


On Wednesday (Sep 25), Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed India’s Chess Olympiad champions on their triumphant return at his residence in New Delhi. The gathering included players from both men's and women's teams, including Divya Deshmukh, Tania Sachdev, D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi, and R Praggnanandhaa.

On Wednesday (Sep 25), Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed India’s Chess Olympiad champions on their triumphant return at his residence in New Delhi. The gathering included players from both men's and women's teams, including Divya Deshmukh, Tania Sachdev, D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi, and R Praggnanandhaa. PM Modi met the chess stars and even enjoyed a special friendly match between Erigaisi and Praggnanandhaa. The event came after India’s remarkable show at the 45th Chess Olympiad, held in Budapest, where both the men’s and women’s teams secured gold medals on Sep 22. Thus, PM Modi interacted with all the players and showered them with words of praise and encouragement. Here is the video: #WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets the Chess Olympiad winning team at his residence, in Delhi pic.twitter.com/7njupbpncK — ANI (@ANI) September 25, 2024 × Also read: Best performance in Chess Olympiad history: Legendary Viswanathan Anand on India's HISTORIC double gold Talking about India's run at the Chess Olympiad, D. Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi, and R. Praggnanadhaa won their respective matches in the 11th and final round whereas more glory came India's way with the women's team --featuring Harika Dronavalli, Vaishali Rameshbabu, Divya Deshmukh, Vantika Agrawal, Tania Sachdev and Abhijit Kunte -- also secured gold (with Kazakhstan and USA ending second and third, respectively). In the men's category, Uzbekistan and USA returned with silver and bronze, respectively. The double victory marked India's significant rise in chess. PM Modi closely followed India's proceedings at the Chess Olympiad. Soon after the historic result, he took to his official X handle, formerly Twitter, and wrote, "Historic win for India as our chess contingent wins the 45th #FIDE Chess Olympiad! India has won the Gold in both open and women’s category at Chess Olympiad! Congratulations to our incredible Men's and Women's Chess Teams. This remarkable achievement marks a new chapter in India's sports trajectory. May this success inspire generations of chess enthusiasts to excel in the game."

Watch: PM Modi hosts India's Chess Olympiad winners, enjoys Praggnanandhaa vs Arjun special match

<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday dedicated three PARAM Rudra Supercomputers and High-Performance Computing systems to the nation. These systems have been installed in Delhi, Pune, and Kolkata&nbsp;respectively.</p>

<p>"These supercomputers will go a long way in ensuring that India's scientists have access to state-of-the-art facilities," the Prime Minister said. "The three supercomputers launched today will help in advanced research from physics, earth science, and cosmology."</p>

<p>"To instill scientific temperaments in young minds, 10,000 Atal Tinkering Labs have been set up in schools. Additionally, scholarships for STEM subjects have been increased," he added.</p>

<p>The National Supercomputing Mission (NSM) was established to provide the country with a robust supercomputing infrastructure to meet the growing computational needs of academia, researchers, MSMEs, and startups. It is the first initiative of its kind aimed at boosting the country's computing power.</p>

<p>The National Supercomputing Mission is jointly managed by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and is being implemented by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Pune, and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/modi-meets-tech-ceos-in-us-google-and-nvidia-to-boost-ai-engagement-in-india-761180"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Modi meets tech CEOs in US: Google and Nvidia to boost AI engagement in India</strong></a></p>

<p>These supercomputers are equipped with applications catering to domains such as Weather and Climate, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Bioinformatics, and Material Science. The systems offer Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities over Machine Learning and Deep Learning frameworks, along with Compute and Storage as a cloud service.</p>

<p>"In this year's budget, a research fund of Rs 1 lakh crore has been announced so that India empowers the 21st century world," PM Modi added.</p>

<p>Highlighting India's achievements in the space sector, the Prime Minister pointed to recent successes, saying, "India aims to establish the 'Bharatiya Antariksha Station' by 2035."</p>

<p>In 2023, India reached new heights with the successful soft landing of Chandrayaan-3 at the Moon's South Pole and the launch of Aditya-L1, India's first solar mission. These milestones not only strengthened India's position in the global space economy but also bolstered the growth of the private space sector in the country.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;PM Modi's US Visit: Indian PM Modi attends tech CEOs round table in US</strong></p>

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<p>India is now preparing for the ambitious Gaganyaan mission, which aims to demonstrate human spaceflight capabilities by launching a crew of astronauts into orbit and safely bringing them back to Earth, with a planned landing in India's sea waters.</p>

<p>The semiconductor sector has also become a crucial component of India's growth, PM Modi noted.</p>

<p>The government has so far approved five semiconductor units in India, with construction already underway at two sites. Work on the remaining three sites will commence soon. The companies have already made cumulative investments of nearly Rs 1.5 lakh crore.</p>

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday dedicated three PARAM Rudra Supercomputers and High-Performance Computing systems to the nation. These systems have been installed in Delhi, Pune, and Kolkata respectively.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday dedicated three PARAM Rudra Supercomputers and High-Performance Computing systems to the nation. These systems have been installed in Delhi, Pune, and Kolkata respectively. "These supercomputers will go a long way in ensuring that India's scientists have access to state-of-the-art facilities," the Prime Minister said. "The three supercomputers launched today will help in advanced research from physics, earth science, and cosmology." "To instill scientific temperaments in young minds, 10,000 Atal Tinkering Labs have been set up in schools. Additionally, scholarships for STEM subjects have been increased," he added. The National Supercomputing Mission (NSM) was established to provide the country with a robust supercomputing infrastructure to meet the growing computational needs of academia, researchers, MSMEs, and startups. It is the first initiative of its kind aimed at boosting the country's computing power. The National Supercomputing Mission is jointly managed by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and is being implemented by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Pune, and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru. Also read: Modi meets tech CEOs in US: Google and Nvidia to boost AI engagement in India These supercomputers are equipped with applications catering to domains such as Weather and Climate, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Bioinformatics, and Material Science. The systems offer Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities over Machine Learning and Deep Learning frameworks, along with Compute and Storage as a cloud service. "In this year's budget, a research fund of Rs 1 lakh crore has been announced so that India empowers the 21st century world," PM Modi added. Highlighting India's achievements in the space sector, the Prime Minister pointed to recent successes, saying, "India aims to establish the 'Bharatiya Antariksha Station' by 2035." In 2023, India reached new heights with the successful soft landing of Chandrayaan-3 at the Moon's South Pole and the launch of Aditya-L1, India's first solar mission. These milestones not only strengthened India's position in the global space economy but also bolstered the growth of the private space sector in the country. Watch | PM Modi's US Visit: Indian PM Modi attends tech CEOs round table in US × India is now preparing for the ambitious Gaganyaan mission, which aims to demonstrate human spaceflight capabilities by launching a crew of astronauts into orbit and safely bringing them back to Earth, with a planned landing in India's sea waters. The semiconductor sector has also become a crucial component of India's growth, PM Modi noted. The government has so far approved five semiconductor units in India, with construction already underway at two sites. Work on the remaining three sites will commence soon. The companies have already made cumulative investments of nearly Rs 1.5 lakh crore. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (Sep&nbsp;22) met Palestinian President&nbsp;Mahmoud Abbas on the sidelines of the Summit of the Future in New York, United States (US).</p>

<p>According to the Indian foreign ministry, Prime Minister Modi expressed&nbsp;deep concern at the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza and the deteriorating security situation in the region.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/gaza-war-half-of-hostages-held-by-hamas-since-oct-7-have-died-pm-netanyahu-tells-mps-760976">Gaza war: Half of hostages held by Hamas since Oct 7 have died, PM Netanyahu tells MPs</a></strong></p>

<p>The ministry said that Modi&nbsp;reaffirmed India’s unwavering support to the people of Palestine, including continued humanitarian assistance.</p>

<h2><strong>Modi stresses two-state solution</strong></h2>

<p>"Prime Minister reiterated India's time-tested principled position on the Israel-Palestine issue, and called for ceasefire, release of hostages and return to the path of dialogue and diplomacy," the ministry said.</p>

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<p>"He stressed that only a two-state solution will deliver enduring peace and stability in the region. Recalling that India was one of the first countries to recognize Palestine, he conveyed India’s continued support to Palestine's membership of the UN," it added.</p>

<h2><strong>India's position on Gaza war</strong></h2>

<p>According to the Indian foreign ministry, New Delhi&nbsp;has strongly condemned the&nbsp;attacks on Israel on 7 October 2023 and also the loss of civilian lives in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.</p>

<p>In a <strong><a href="https://www.mea.gov.in/rajya-sabha.htm?dtl/38117/QUESTION_NO1994_INDIAS_POSITION_IN_THE_ONGOING_PALESTINEISRAEL_WAR#:~:text=India%20has%20called%20for%20ceasefire,for%20release%20of%20remaining%20hostages.">response to Parliament in August</a></strong>, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh said that&nbsp;India has called for a ceasefire and sustained humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch | Israel-Hamas war:&nbsp;People are vulnerable to diseases in Gaza</strong></p>

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<p>"During the ongoing conflict, India has provided 70 tonnes of humanitarian aid including 16.5 tonnes of medicines and medical supplies. We have also called for the release of remaining hostages," Singh said.</p>

<p>"We remain concerned at the deteriorating security situation and have called for restraint and de-escalation and emphasized a peaceful resolution of the conflict through dialogue and diplomacy," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (Sep 22) met Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on the sidelines of the Summit of the Future in New York, United States (US).

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (Sep 22) met Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on the sidelines of the Summit of the Future in New York, United States (US). According to the Indian foreign ministry, Prime Minister Modi expressed deep concern at the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza and the deteriorating security situation in the region. Also read | Gaza war: Half of hostages held by Hamas since Oct 7 have died, PM Netanyahu tells MPs The ministry said that Modi reaffirmed India’s unwavering support to the people of Palestine, including continued humanitarian assistance. Modi stresses two-state solution "Prime Minister reiterated India's time-tested principled position on the Israel-Palestine issue, and called for ceasefire, release of hostages and return to the path of dialogue and diplomacy," the ministry said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the President of Palestine, Mahmoud Abbas on the sidelines of the Summit of the Future in New York. Prime Minister expressed deep concern at the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza and the deteriorating security situation in the region and… pic.twitter.com/1yag68juGe — ANI (@ANI) September 23, 2024 × "He stressed that only a two-state solution will deliver enduring peace and stability in the region. Recalling that India was one of the first countries to recognize Palestine, he conveyed India’s continued support to Palestine's membership of the UN," it added. India's position on Gaza war According to the Indian foreign ministry, New Delhi has strongly condemned the attacks on Israel on 7 October 2023 and also the loss of civilian lives in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. In a response to Parliament in August, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh said that India has called for a ceasefire and sustained humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza. Also watch | Israel-Hamas war: People are vulnerable to diseases in Gaza × "During the ongoing conflict, India has provided 70 tonnes of humanitarian aid including 16.5 tonnes of medicines and medical supplies. We have also called for the release of remaining hostages," Singh said. "We remain concerned at the deteriorating security situation and have called for restraint and de-escalation and emphasized a peaceful resolution of the conflict through dialogue and diplomacy," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian PM Modi meets Palestinian president, expresses deep concern over Gaza humanitarian crisis

<p>The US&nbsp;Space Force will assist India in setting up its first-ever semiconductor fabrication plant aimed at enhancing national security. The key details on the Fab Plant came after a bilateral meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US&nbsp;President Joe Biden in Delaware this weekend.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Both leaders lauded the establishment of the semiconductor facility, calling it a "watershed moment" for India-US&nbsp;cooperation, according to a joint fact sheet released after the meeting. The plant will focus on advanced sensing, communication, and power electronics critical to national security.</p>

<p>The semiconductor fabrication plant will manufacture cutting-edge Infrared, Gallium Nitride, and Silicon Carbide semiconductors and is a technology partnership between Indian companies Bharat Semi, 3rdiTech, and the US&nbsp;Space Force, with support from the India Semiconductor Mission.</p>

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<p>The US&nbsp;Space Force, established in 2019, plays an important role in space warfare, missile defence, satellite operations, and space launches.&nbsp;The initiative is seen as a landmark achievement, on par with the historic Indo-US&nbsp;civil nuclear deal of 2008.</p>

<p>Co-founder &amp; Managing Director of 3rdiTech Vinayak Dalmia told WION, "This is a glass ceiling broken in tech diplomacy and years down the road will go down in history books as a watershed moment in India-US relationships.&nbsp;After this technology partnership, India will join a handful of elite nations with the capability and knowhow to manufacture these types of semiconductors onshore"</p>

<p>The semiconductor fabrication plant, to be established in Jewar, will be the world’s first multi-chip military fab.&nbsp;Focus will not be just on India's national security needs, but also exports to Quad nations, Indo-Pacific countries, and African markets.</p>

<p>The collaboration between Indian companies and the US&nbsp;Space Force was initially announced during Prime Minister Modi's State Visit to the US&nbsp;in June 2023. More details emerged during the iCET review in Delhi in June 2024, with the formal announcement of plans to jointly build the fab made at the weekend bilateral meet in Delaware.</p>

<p>COO &amp; Co-Founder, of 3rdiTech, Vrinda Kapoor explained, "Bharat Semi and 3rdiTech will become India’s first homegrown integrated design manufacturer (IDM).&nbsp;The name Bharat brings with it the hope that this will grow into an institution, a deep technology behemoth at the global stage, a strategic asset that India can be proud of."</p>

<p>The semiconductor fabrication plant will focus on three critical pillars of modern warfare- advanced sensing, advanced communications, and high-voltage power electronics.&nbsp;In addition to defence and national security applications, the plant will serve commercial sectors such as railways, telecom infrastructure, data centres, and green energy.</p>

<p>This facility will be seen as a national asset, further advancing India’s ambitions to become a net security provider in the region.&nbsp;India currently imports semiconductors worth USD 1 billion annually for national security purposes alone.</p>

<p>In addition to this announcement, US&nbsp;semiconductor giant GlobalFoundries will play a key role in establishing the GF Kolkata Power Center, which will contribute to sustainable semiconductor supply chains.</p>


The US Space Force will assist India in setting up its first-ever semiconductor fabrication plant aimed at enhancing national security. The key details on the Fab Plant came after a bilateral meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden in Delaware this weekend.

The US Space Force will assist India in setting up its first-ever semiconductor fabrication plant aimed at enhancing national security. The key details on the Fab Plant came after a bilateral meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden in Delaware this weekend. Both leaders lauded the establishment of the semiconductor facility, calling it a "watershed moment" for India-US cooperation, according to a joint fact sheet released after the meeting. The plant will focus on advanced sensing, communication, and power electronics critical to national security. The semiconductor fabrication plant will manufacture cutting-edge Infrared, Gallium Nitride, and Silicon Carbide semiconductors and is a technology partnership between Indian companies Bharat Semi, 3rdiTech, and the US Space Force, with support from the India Semiconductor Mission. Also read: AI also means American-Indian spirit. It’s the new ‘AI’ power of the world: PM Modi in US The US Space Force, established in 2019, plays an important role in space warfare, missile defence, satellite operations, and space launches. The initiative is seen as a landmark achievement, on par with the historic Indo-US civil nuclear deal of 2008. Co-founder & Managing Director of 3rdiTech Vinayak Dalmia told WION, "This is a glass ceiling broken in tech diplomacy and years down the road will go down in history books as a watershed moment in India-US relationships. After this technology partnership, India will join a handful of elite nations with the capability and knowhow to manufacture these types of semiconductors onshore" The semiconductor fabrication plant, to be established in Jewar, will be the world’s first multi-chip military fab. Focus will not be just on India's national security needs, but also exports to Quad nations, Indo-Pacific countries, and African markets. The collaboration between Indian companies and the US Space Force was initially announced during Prime Minister Modi's State Visit to the US in June 2023. More details emerged during the iCET review in Delhi in June 2024, with the formal announcement of plans to jointly build the fab made at the weekend bilateral meet in Delaware. COO & Co-Founder, of 3rdiTech, Vrinda Kapoor explained, "Bharat Semi and 3rdiTech will become India’s first homegrown integrated design manufacturer (IDM). The name Bharat brings with it the hope that this will grow into an institution, a deep technology behemoth at the global stage, a strategic asset that India can be proud of." The semiconductor fabrication plant will focus on three critical pillars of modern warfare- advanced sensing, advanced communications, and high-voltage power electronics. In addition to defence and national security applications, the plant will serve commercial sectors such as railways, telecom infrastructure, data centres, and green energy. This facility will be seen as a national asset, further advancing India’s ambitions to become a net security provider in the region. India currently imports semiconductors worth USD 1 billion annually for national security purposes alone. In addition to this announcement, US semiconductor giant GlobalFoundries will play a key role in establishing the GF Kolkata Power Center, which will contribute to sustainable semiconductor supply chains.

US Space Force to help India build semiconductor plant

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:15,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1751}">Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while speaking at the United Nations Summit of the Future on Monday (Sep 23) said that cyber, maritime, and space are emerging as new areas of conflict and to tackle them "global action must match global ambition" and&nbsp;that the success of humanity lies in "collective strength and not in the battlefield".</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:82,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1818}">"While on one hand, terrorism continues to be a serious threat to global peace and security, on the other hand, cyber, maritime and space are emerging as new areas of conflict. On all these issues, I will stress that global action must match global ambition," PM Modi said at the UN headquarters.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:149,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1885}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:149,&quot;w&quot;:657,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1885}">Also read |&nbsp;<a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:88,&quot;y&quot;:149,&quot;w&quot;:577,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:121,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1885}" href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/modi-meets-tech-ceos-in-us-google-and-nvidia-to-boost-ai-engagement-in-india-761180">Modi meets tech CEOs in US: Google and Nvidia to boost AI engagement in India</a></strong></p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:185,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1921}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:185,&quot;w&quot;:250,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1921}">‘One earth, one family’</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:229,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1965}">PM Modi, in his remarks, stressed that for India, "one earth, one family and one future is a commitment."</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:262,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1998}">"We want such global digital governance in which sovereignty and integrity remain intact. Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) should be a bridge and not a barrier. For global good, India is ready to share its DPI. For India, One Earth, One Family, One Future is a commitment," said Modi.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:329,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2065}">He also stressed that the success of humanity lies in "collective strength and not in the battlefield".</p>

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<p>"When we discuss about the global future, we must accord the highest priority to a human centric approach. While prioritising sustainable development, we must also ensure human welfare, food, and health security. By lifting 250 million people out of poverty in India, we have demonstrated that sustainable development can be successful."</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:445,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2181}">"We are ready to share our experiences of our success with the Global South. Success of humanity lies in our collective strength, not in the battlefield," PM Modi said.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:445,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2181}"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-gifts-antique-silver-hand-engraved-delhi-delaware-train-model-to-bidens-760910">PM Modi gifts antique silver hand-engraved 'DELHI - DELAWARE' train model to Joe Biden</a></strong></p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:495,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2231}">Calling for reforms in global institutions for global peace, he said: "Reform is the key to relevance," hailing the African Union's inclusion as a permanent member in the G20 as an "important step" in this direction.</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:548,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2284}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:548,&quot;w&quot;:196,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2284}">Quad on terrorism</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:593,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2329}">A joint declaration by Quad leaders unequivocally condemned terrorism and violent extremism in all its forms and manifestations, including cross-border terrorism.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:643,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:69,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2379}">"We are committed to international cooperation and will work with our regional partners in a comprehensive and sustained manner to strengthen their capability to prevent, detect and respond to threats posed by terrorism and violent extremism, including threats posed by the use of new and emerging technologies for terrorist purposes, consistent with international law," read the joint statement.</p>

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while speaking at the United Nations Summit of the Future on Monday (Sep 23) said that cyber, maritime, and space are emerging as new areas of conflict and to tackle them "global action must match global ambition" and that the success of humanity lies in "collective strength and not in the battlefield".

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while speaking at the United Nations Summit of the Future on Monday (Sep 23) said that cyber, maritime, and space are emerging as new areas of conflict and to tackle them "global action must match global ambition" and that the success of humanity lies in "collective strength and not in the battlefield". "While on one hand, terrorism continues to be a serious threat to global peace and security, on the other hand, cyber, maritime and space are emerging as new areas of conflict. On all these issues, I will stress that global action must match global ambition," PM Modi said at the UN headquarters. Also read | Modi meets tech CEOs in US: Google and Nvidia to boost AI engagement in India ‘One earth, one family’ PM Modi, in his remarks, stressed that for India, "one earth, one family and one future is a commitment." "We want such global digital governance in which sovereignty and integrity remain intact. Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) should be a bridge and not a barrier. For global good, India is ready to share its DPI. For India, One Earth, One Family, One Future is a commitment," said Modi. He also stressed that the success of humanity lies in "collective strength and not in the battlefield". Speaking at Summit of the Future at the @UN. https://t.co/lxhOQEWEC8 — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 23, 2024 × "When we discuss about the global future, we must accord the highest priority to a human centric approach. While prioritising sustainable development, we must also ensure human welfare, food, and health security. By lifting 250 million people out of poverty in India, we have demonstrated that sustainable development can be successful." "We are ready to share our experiences of our success with the Global South. Success of humanity lies in our collective strength, not in the battlefield," PM Modi said. Also read | PM Modi gifts antique silver hand-engraved 'DELHI - DELAWARE' train model to Joe Biden Calling for reforms in global institutions for global peace, he said: "Reform is the key to relevance," hailing the African Union's inclusion as a permanent member in the G20 as an "important step" in this direction. Quad on terrorism A joint declaration by Quad leaders unequivocally condemned terrorism and violent extremism in all its forms and manifestations, including cross-border terrorism. "We are committed to international cooperation and will work with our regional partners in a comprehensive and sustained manner to strengthen their capability to prevent, detect and respond to threats posed by terrorism and violent extremism, including threats posed by the use of new and emerging technologies for terrorist purposes, consistent with international law," read the joint statement. (With inputs from agencies)

PM Modi at UN: Humanity’s success lies in collective strength, not battlefields

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<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:82,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1769}">Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) major Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said the Prime Minister has always been keen on learning about artificial intelligence, its potential, and opportunities for India.</p>

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<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:471,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2158}">"Artificial intelligence is also a new industry, a new manufacturing industry. I'm looking forward to partnering with India in a very deep way to make that possible. We have many partnerships with India. For one, we're helping India gain access to our most advanced technologies," Huang said.</p>

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Technology giants Google and Nvidia will enhance their engagement in India with more focus on leveraging artificial intelligence technology in the country, top officials of the companies said on Monday after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Technology giants Google and Nvidia will enhance their engagement in India with more focus on leveraging artificial intelligence technology in the country, top officials of the companies said on Monday after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) major Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said the Prime Minister has always been keen on learning about artificial intelligence, its potential, and opportunities for India. "I have enjoyed so many meetings with the Prime Minister. He's such an incredible student, and every time I see him, he wants to learn about technology, artificial intelligence, the potential and opportunity for India, the impact on India, society, and industry," Huang said. Huang's Nvidia is estimated to have an 88 per cent market share in the GPU segment, which is in huge demand for AI workloads across the world. Had a fruitful roundtable with tech CEOs in New York, discussing aspects relating to technology, innovation and more. Also highlighted the strides made by India in this field. I am glad to see immense optimism towards India. pic.twitter.com/qW3sZ4fv3t — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 23, 2024 × He said India is home to some of the world's greatest computer scientists, which is a great opportunity. "Artificial intelligence is also a new industry, a new manufacturing industry. I'm looking forward to partnering with India in a very deep way to make that possible. We have many partnerships with India. For one, we're helping India gain access to our most advanced technologies," Huang said. Nvidia has partnered with Yotta Data Services, which plans to scale up its GPU stable to 32,768 units by the end of 2025. Huang said India is the home of the third-largest startup economy, and the work of all new generations of startups is based on AI. "Every IIT has an Nvidia AI Center of Excellence. We're teaching professionals. We're teaching students how to upskill into this new world of AI. AI is a very complicated technology, but in the end it enables a country to take advantage of the technology in a way that has never been possible before. AI really democratised computing. This is India's moment, you have to seize," Huang said. Google CEO Sundar Pichai said the Prime Minister has been focused on transforming India with his Digital India vision and pushed the company to make in India and design in India. "He challenged us to think about applications in healthcare, education, agriculture, and he's also thinking about the infrastructure of India, be it data centres, power, energy, and investing to make sure India can transition. We are robustly investing in AI in India, and we look forward to doing more," Pichai said. He said that the PM has asked Google to do more in the field of AI and wants to make sure AI is there to benefit the people of India. "He has a clear vision, both in terms of the opportunity that AI will create, but he wants to make sure ultimately, AI is there to benefit the people of India, and he has a clear vision, that it should all be in the service of the people of India. He is challenging us to do more," Pichai said. The meeting took place at the Lotte New York Palace Hotel on Sunday during the second leg of Modi's three-day US visit. The Prime Minister participated in the roundtable with CEOs of US-based firms working on cutting-edge technologies such as AI, quantum computing, and semiconductors. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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