World leaders paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on the 150th anniversary of his birth at a United Nations event on Tuesday, praising his lasting legacy.

Mahatma Gandhi: Global leaders celebrate his legacy at the United Nations

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<p>Urging American investors to partner with India, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday listed out the reforms that his government undertook to boost the confidence of the business community in the country.</p>

<p>Speaking at Bloomberg Global Business Forum, Indian prime minister said" Today India is in a unique opportunity where rapid growth enables us to diverse demand..our people are rapidly defeating poverty and moving up the economic ladder..."</p>

<p>"If you want to invest in a market where there is scale, come to India...We are rapidly modernising our cities, and equipping them with the latest technology and citizen-friendly infrastructure. Thus if you want to invest in urbanisation, come to India," he added.</p>

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<p>Several tax reforms including the introduction of GST and Jan Dhan Yojna, which aims to increase the number of bank accounts for the common man, presents a "golden opportunity'' to investors, Modi said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>''We have a government that respects the business world and wealth creation," Modi said and added qualitative and quantitive leap in India growth story and the aim is to make it a $5 trillion economy for which India has "capability, courage and conditions", he further said.</p>

<p>India has jumped in several global rankings due to the reforms by the Modi government.&nbsp;</p>

<p>New Delhi jumped 10 ranks in logistics performance index, 24 in the global innovation index and improvement of 65 ranks in World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business Index.</p>

<p>Modi also pitched for India's nuclear supplier group or NSG bid which is a hindrance to India's growing energy need. He said "We have one challenge still. The challenge of nuclear energy. Because we are not a member of NSG, we face issue on the supply of fuel. If we get a solution on that front, then we can come out as a model."</p>

<p>Modi also highlighted India's climate action plans which aim to increase the share of the renewable component in overall energy basket.</p>


Urging American investors to partner with India, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday listed out the reforms that his government undertook to boost the confidence of the business community in the country.

Urging American investors to partner with India, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday listed out the reforms that his government undertook to boost the confidence of the business community in the country. Speaking at Bloomberg Global Business Forum, Indian prime minister said" Today India is in a unique opportunity where rapid growth enables us to diverse demand..our people are rapidly defeating poverty and moving up the economic ladder..." "If you want to invest in a market where there is scale, come to India...We are rapidly modernising our cities, and equipping them with the latest technology and citizen-friendly infrastructure. Thus if you want to invest in urbanisation, come to India," he added. Watch | PM @narendramodi's big #Investment pitch in #NewYork Watch his keynote address at the @business Global Business Forum pic.twitter.com/NlJep9oh7s — WION (@WIONews) September 25, 2019 × Several tax reforms including the introduction of GST and Jan Dhan Yojna, which aims to increase the number of bank accounts for the common man, presents a "golden opportunity'' to investors, Modi said. ''We have a government that respects the business world and wealth creation," Modi said and added qualitative and quantitive leap in India growth story and the aim is to make it a $5 trillion economy for which India has "capability, courage and conditions", he further said. India has jumped in several global rankings due to the reforms by the Modi government. New Delhi jumped 10 ranks in logistics performance index, 24 in the global innovation index and improvement of 65 ranks in World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business Index. Modi also pitched for India's nuclear supplier group or NSG bid which is a hindrance to India's growing energy need. He said "We have one challenge still. The challenge of nuclear energy. Because we are not a member of NSG, we face issue on the supply of fuel. If we get a solution on that front, then we can come out as a model." Modi also highlighted India's climate action plans which aim to increase the share of the renewable component in overall energy basket.

In New York, PM Modi tells American investors a 'golden opportunity' awaits in India

<p>US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that India and US will have trade deal ''very soon''.</p>

<p>Speaking to reporters after<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/stage-set-for-trump-modi-bilateral-amid-soaring-bonhomie-between-two-251776"> bilateral talks</a> with the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of UN session in New York, Trump said ''We will have trade deal very soon''.</p>

<p>India and US eye $60 billion trade target.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Trump also called Modi a great gentleman and a great leader.&nbsp;</p>

<p>''I remember India before was very torn. There was a lot of dissention, fighting and he brought it all together. Like a father would bring it together. Maybe he is the Father of India. We'll call him the Father of India,'' Trump said.</p>

<p>Describing Modi ''Elvis of India'', referring to famous American singer and actor, the US President praised Modi for giving a ''loud and clear'' message to Pakistan during ''Howdy, Modi!'' event .&nbsp;</p>

<p>"...The Prime Minister (PM Modi) will take care of it" Trump said when asked 'how do you see the statement coming from Pakistani PM admitting that the Pakistani ISI trained Al Qaeda?'.</p>

<p>Trump also said that Indian PM Modi and his Pakistan counterpart will get along when they get to know each other, ''I think a lot of good things will come from that meeting," he further said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Modi thanked Trump for joining him in Houston for the ''Howdy, Modi!'' event and said ''He (Trump) is my friend but he is also a good friend of India".</p>


US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that India and US will have trade deal ''very soon''. Speaking to reporters after bilateral talks with the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of UN session in New York, Trump said ''We will have trade deal very soon''.

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that India and US will have trade deal ''very soon''. Speaking to reporters after bilateral talks with the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of UN session in New York, Trump said ''We will have trade deal very soon''. India and US eye $60 billion trade target. Trump also called Modi a great gentleman and a great leader. ''I remember India before was very torn. There was a lot of dissention, fighting and he brought it all together. Like a father would bring it together. Maybe he is the Father of India. We'll call him the Father of India,'' Trump said. Describing Modi ''Elvis of India'', referring to famous American singer and actor, the US President praised Modi for giving a ''loud and clear'' message to Pakistan during ''Howdy, Modi!'' event . "...The Prime Minister (PM Modi) will take care of it" Trump said when asked 'how do you see the statement coming from Pakistani PM admitting that the Pakistani ISI trained Al Qaeda?'. Trump also said that Indian PM Modi and his Pakistan counterpart will get along when they get to know each other, ''I think a lot of good things will come from that meeting," he further said. Modi thanked Trump for joining him in Houston for the ''Howdy, Modi!'' event and said ''He (Trump) is my friend but he is also a good friend of India".

'Will have trade deal with India very soon', says US President Donald Trump

Watch what Indian-Americans has to say about Prime Minister Modi's Houston event.

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During the course of his speech, Prime Minister Modi referred to both 9/11 as well as the 26/11 Mumbai attacks. He suggested that the perpetrators of both the attacks came from Pakistan and the whole world is aware of the fact. Watch this video to know more.

Culprits of 9/11 and 26/11 found at the same place: PM Modi's scathing attack on Pakistan

From US President Donald Trump at the 'Howdy, Modi!' event in Houston stressed on safe borders and said border security is vital to America as well as India. He also came down heavily on 'radical Islamic terrorism' that is 'posing a global challenge'. Watch this video to know more.

Committed to fight radical Islamic terror: Donald Trump at 'Howdy, Modi' event

Watch the ball by ball account from the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on 27th September, LIVE from New York only on WION.

Watch the ball by ball account from the UNGA on September 27 | LIVE from New York

PM Modi to meet President Trump again in New York. Watch this video to know more.

PM Modi to meet President Trump again in New York

Referring to Trump's slogan "make America great again", Prime Minister Modi said that the US President has achieved much for the United States. He added that India has connected well with President Trump and endorsed the latter by saying "Abki baar, Trump Sakar". Watch this video to know more.

US President has achieved much for the United States: PM Modi at 'Howdy, Modi' event

Addressing the mega event, Trump said that India has never invested in the United States like this before, assuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi once again that America is looking forward to work with India to make the world's two largest democracies prosperous than ever before. Watch this video to know more.

India has never invested in the United States like this before: President Trump at 'Howdy, Modi' event

'Howdy Modi': PM Modi compliments President Trump's sense of leadership

US President has achieved much for the United States: PM Modi at 'Howdy Modi'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing over 50,000 Indian-Americans at the ‘Howdy, Modi’ event, made a veiled attack on Pakistan without naming it. Watch this video to know more.

'Howdy, Modi’: Prime Minister Modi shames Pakistan without naming it

<p>After the mega&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/border-security-vital-for-both-us-and-india-says-trump-at-howdy-modi-event-in-houston-251331">"Howdy Modi" event in Houston</a>, Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for New York on Sunday for the second leg of his US tour.</p>

<p>PM Modi, who addressed a 50,000 strong crowd of Indian Americans at the NRG stadium, left for New York where he will address the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly on September 27.</p>

<p>The Prime Minister will be addressing the General Assembly for the second time.</p>

<p>Apart from bilateral meetings with other delegations, including UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, the Prime Minister will also meet the Indian community in New York outside the General Assembly Hall.</p>

<p><strong>Watch: Howdy Modi Event - PM Modi slams Pakistan on terrorism</strong></p>

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<p>During his speech at the UNGA, the Prime Minister will use the world forum to address many pressing issues such as climate change, employment, jobs, security, energy, and terrorism, unlike Pakistan's single-point agenda of Kashmir.</p>

<p>Before departing for New York, Modi shared the stage with US President Donald Trump to address the Indian diaspora at the 'Howdy, Mody!' event in Houston.</p>

<p>The two world leaders had touched upon various important issues of bilateral cooperation that further fuelled US-India friendship to new heights.&nbsp;</p>

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After the mega "Howdy Modi" event in Houston, Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for New York on Sunday for the second leg of his US tour. PM Modi, who addressed a 50,000 strong crowd of Indian Americans at the NRG stadium, left for New York where he will address the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly on September 27.

After the mega "Howdy Modi" event in Houston, Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for New York on Sunday for the second leg of his US tour. PM Modi, who addressed a 50,000 strong crowd of Indian Americans at the NRG stadium, left for New York where he will address the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly on September 27. The Prime Minister will be addressing the General Assembly for the second time. Apart from bilateral meetings with other delegations, including UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, the Prime Minister will also meet the Indian community in New York outside the General Assembly Hall. Watch: Howdy Modi Event - PM Modi slams Pakistan on terrorism × During his speech at the UNGA, the Prime Minister will use the world forum to address many pressing issues such as climate change, employment, jobs, security, energy, and terrorism, unlike Pakistan's single-point agenda of Kashmir. Before departing for New York, Modi shared the stage with US President Donald Trump to address the Indian diaspora at the 'Howdy, Mody!' event in Houston. The two world leaders had touched upon various important issues of bilateral cooperation that further fuelled US-India friendship to new heights. (With inputs from agencies)

After 'Howdy, Modi', PM Modi departs for New York to attend 74th United Nations General Assembly

In this segment of WION, listen to the key takeaways of PM Modi's visit to the U.S with Former Indian diplomat to G. Parthasarathy.

Key takeaways of PM Modi's visit to the U.S with Former Indian diplomat G. Parthasarathy

Multiple bilateral engagements are on the agenda of PM Modi's US visit. Watch this video to know more.

PM Modi US visit: Multiple bilateral engagements on agenda

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi held round table meeting with chief executive officers (CEOs) of oil companies in Houston on Sunday hours before the mega 'Howdy, Modi' event. PM Modi arrived in Houston on Saturday and was accorded a very warm reception by members of the Indian community in the city. Watch this video to know more.

Indian PM Modi meets energy sector bigwigs

Indian PM Narendra Modi will address leaders' dialogue on counter terrorism in the US. Watch this video to know more.

Indian PM Modi to focus on counter terrorism in US

Watch WION's report from the Swaminarayan temple in Houston.

WION report from the Swaminarayan temple in Houston

Indian PM Modi will be inaugurating Gandhi Solar Park on September 24th in New York. Watch this video to know more.

Indian PM Modi to inaugurate 50KW Gandhi Solar Park in New York

PM Modi US visit: 50,000 people to attend Howdy Modi event

Indian PM Narendra Modi will also be attending UN Climate Action Summit 2019 in New York. Watch this video to know more.

Indian PM Modi to attend UN Climate Action Summit 2019

WION is in conversation with the Mayor of Houston, Sylvester Turner. Watch this video to know more.

PM Modi US visit: WION speaks to the Mayor of Houston

PM Modi meets with oil-sectors CEOs

PM Modi US visit: Countdown to 'Howdy Modi' event begins

Red carpet welcome for PM Modi in US

Arun Singh, Former Indian Envoy to the U.S. speaks on the preparations, location and in detail about Howdy, Modi Event

WION USA Direct: Arun Singh, Former Indian Envoy to U.S. on Howdy, Modi Event

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met and interacted with a delegation of Kashmiri Pandits in Houston, United States. During the interaction, one of a Kashmir pandit went on to kiss PM Modi’s hands and thanked him on behalf of 7 lakh Kashmiri Pandits.

PM Modi to Kashmiri Pandits: You've suffered a lot, We have to build a new Kashmir

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday interacted with members of Sikh community in Houston, United States. During the interaction, the members of Sikh community lauded PM Modi on some key decisions taken by his government since coming to power for the second term. Watch this video to know more.

PM Modi meets Sikhs, Bohra and Kashmiri Pandit communities in Houston

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