<p>After heavy floods in Cuba, US and Oman it has now been reported that Britan has now been hit by flash floods with forecasters announcing 'danger to life.'</p>

<p>More than 20 warnings have been given for the Midlands region as huge storms made their way. A prominent route in Birmingham was filled with water up to 5ft deep while&nbsp;homes were flooded and cars submerged in water in other areas.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also, Highways England was forced to close a stretch of the M5 between Halesowen and Oldbury which had become flooded. Other places hit included&nbsp;eastbound Hagley Road in the Bearwood area, Harborne area of Birmingham.&nbsp;</p>

<p>There are high levels of floodwater and Highways England is working to re-open the road as soon as possible.</p>

<p>As per reports, warnings of rain and thunderstorms are in place this afternoon for East Anglia, London and the South East and the South West.</p>

<p>A total of 42 flood alerts were also issued for other areas, urging residents to be prepared for the possibility of flooding.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, as per reports temperatures could hit highs of 28C or 29C in the region.</p>

<p>Earlier, heavy rains and flooding made streets in <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/united-states-ellicott-city-declared-on-state-of-emergency-due-to-massive-flooding-140225">Ellicott City, Maryland</a> look like a river. Maryland Governor Larry Hogan declared a state of emergency.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/storm-alberto-drenches-cuba-on-the-way-to-the-usa-140208">Storm Alberto</a> lashed the western Cuban region of Artemisia on Sunday, swelling a nearby river and dumping up to 12 cm of rain in less than eight hours.</p>


The Environment Agency has more than 20 flood warnings and more than 40 flood alerts in place covering much of Central Englan

After heavy floods in Cuba, US and Oman it has now been reported that Britan has now been hit by flash floods with forecasters announcing 'danger to life.' More than 20 warnings have been given for the Midlands region as huge storms made their way. A prominent route in Birmingham was filled with water up to 5ft deep while homes were flooded and cars submerged in water in other areas. Also, Highways England was forced to close a stretch of the M5 between Halesowen and Oldbury which had become flooded. Other places hit included eastbound Hagley Road in the Bearwood area, Harborne area of Birmingham. There are high levels of floodwater and Highways England is working to re-open the road as soon as possible. As per reports, warnings of rain and thunderstorms are in place this afternoon for East Anglia, London and the South East and the South West. A total of 42 flood alerts were also issued for other areas, urging residents to be prepared for the possibility of flooding. Meanwhile, as per reports temperatures could hit highs of 28C or 29C in the region. Earlier, heavy rains and flooding made streets in Ellicott City, Maryland look like a river. Maryland Governor Larry Hogan declared a state of emergency. Storm Alberto lashed the western Cuban region of Artemisia on Sunday, swelling a nearby river and dumping up to 12 cm of rain in less than eight hours.

Flash floods now hit UK after Cuba, US, Oman, forecasters announce 'danger to life'

<p>According to reports, a police source in Oman today ruled out any suspicion of criminal activity in connection to Swedish DJ superstar Avicii's death.&nbsp;</p>

<p>DJ Avicii was found dead in Oman's capital city Muscat on Friday. His official death statement did not specify the cause of death.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A couple of autopsies were carried out, one on Friday and another one today which concluded no relation to criminal suspicion.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The police declined to make any public statements on the case.</p>

<p>“It is with profound sorrow that we announce the loss of Tim Bergling, also known as Avicii. He was found dead in Muscat, Oman this Friday afternoon local time, April 20th,” publicist Diana Baron said in a statement on Friday.</p>

<p>“The family is devastated and we ask everyone to please respect their need for privacy in this difficult time. No further statements will be given,” Baron further added.</p>

<p>Avicii was believed to be on a vacation in Oman. The 28-year-old music artist was world-renowned for his electronic music and was often touted as one of the most successful DJs.</p>

<p>The late Swedish artist was known to have struggled with a host of health issues including pancreatitis, a condition that is partly triggered due to excessive drinking.</p>

<p>Avicii announced retirement from touring a couple of years ago in the wake of recurring health issues. He started out releasing music in the late ‘00s. In 2011, he broke through to an international audience with the progressive house track "Levels," which became No. 1 on the charts and earned him a Grammy that year.</p>


The police declined to make any more public statements on the case

According to reports, a police source in Oman today ruled out any suspicion of criminal activity in connection to Swedish DJ superstar Avicii's death. DJ Avicii was found dead in Oman's capital city Muscat on Friday. His official death statement did not specify the cause of death. A couple of autopsies were carried out, one on Friday and another one today which concluded no relation to criminal suspicion. The police declined to make any public statements on the case. “It is with profound sorrow that we announce the loss of Tim Bergling, also known as Avicii. He was found dead in Muscat, Oman this Friday afternoon local time, April 20th,” publicist Diana Baron said in a statement on Friday. “The family is devastated and we ask everyone to please respect their need for privacy in this difficult time. No further statements will be given,” Baron further added. Avicii was believed to be on a vacation in Oman. The 28-year-old music artist was world-renowned for his electronic music and was often touted as one of the most successful DJs. The late Swedish artist was known to have struggled with a host of health issues including pancreatitis, a condition that is partly triggered due to excessive drinking. Avicii announced retirement from touring a couple of years ago in the wake of recurring health issues. He started out releasing music in the late ‘00s. In 2011, he broke through to an international audience with the progressive house track "Levels," which became No. 1 on the charts and earned him a Grammy that year.

DJ Avicii's death: Oman Police rules out criminal suspicion

<p>India and Oman signed eight Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs), including pacts on tourism and military cooperation.</p>

<p>On Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s last destination of his four-nation tour, the MoUs signed during the visit to Oman`s Muscat were:</p>

<p>1) Agreement on legal and judicial cooperation in civil and commercial matters.</p>

<p>2) Agreement on mutual visa exemption for holders of diplomatic, special, service and official passports.</p>

<p>3) MoU on cooperation in the field of Health.</p>

<p>4) MoU for cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space.</p>

<p>5) MoU on cooperation between Foreign Service Institute, Ministry of External Affairs, India and Oman Diplomatic Institute.</p>

<p>6) MoU on academic and scholarly cooperation sectors between National Defence College, Sultanate of Oman and the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses.</p>

<p>7) MoU in the field of Tourism Cooperation between India and Oman.</p>

<p>8) Annexure to the MoU on Military Cooperation.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Modi arrived in Muscat on Sunday.On his arrival, the Prime Minister received a ceremonial reception at the Royal Airport by Sayyid Fahd Bin Mahmoud Al Said, the Deputy Prime Minister for Council of Ministers of Oman.Prime Minister Modi will return to India on February 12.&nbsp;</p>

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s last destination of his four-nation tour was Oman

India and Oman signed eight Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs), including pacts on tourism and military cooperation. On Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s last destination of his four-nation tour, the MoUs signed during the visit to Oman`s Muscat were: 1) Agreement on legal and judicial cooperation in civil and commercial matters. 2) Agreement on mutual visa exemption for holders of diplomatic, special, service and official passports. 3) MoU on cooperation in the field of Health. 4) MoU for cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space. 5) MoU on cooperation between Foreign Service Institute, Ministry of External Affairs, India and Oman Diplomatic Institute. 6) MoU on academic and scholarly cooperation sectors between National Defence College, Sultanate of Oman and the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses. 7) MoU in the field of Tourism Cooperation between India and Oman. 8) Annexure to the MoU on Military Cooperation. Prime Minister Modi arrived in Muscat on Sunday.On his arrival, the Prime Minister received a ceremonial reception at the Royal Airport by Sayyid Fahd Bin Mahmoud Al Said, the Deputy Prime Minister for Council of Ministers of Oman.Prime Minister Modi will return to India on February 12. Eight agreements signed between India and Oman including those on tourism cooperation & military cooperation pic.twitter.com/dd1YiyaTWn — ANI (@ANI) February 11, 2018 ×

India, Oman sign eight MoUs

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to visit Oman on Sunday. The visit will mark the second leg of his three-nation tour.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He will be welcomed by the Deputy Prime Minister for Council of Ministers of Oman, Sayyid Fahd Bin Mahmoud Al Said&nbsp;at the Royal Airport.</p>

<p>PM Modi will meet Oman&#39;s Sultan Qaboos bin Said at Bait Al Barakah Royal Palace.</p>

<p>The two leaders will discuss bilateral cooperation in a special dinner at the Palace.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sultan Qaboos bin Said was once taught by former president of India, Shankar Dayal Sharma in Pune.&nbsp;</p>

<p>PM Modi will also sit on Sultanate Qaboos seat. He will be the first world leader to sit on the seat.</p>

<p>Prime Minister will be speaking from the royal box in Sultan Qaboos stadium. Royal box is used by his majesty Sultan Qaboos only &amp; PM will be 1st visiting dignitary who is being given honour of addressing the community from the box: Indra Mani Pandey, India ambassador to Oman</p>

<p>He will also visit Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and a 125-year-old Shiva temple in Muscat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>PM Modi will also address at an Indian community programme at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Oman.&nbsp;</p>


He will also visit Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and a 250-year-old Shiva temple in Muscat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to visit Oman on Sunday. The visit will mark the second leg of his three-nation tour. He will be welcomed by the Deputy Prime Minister for Council of Ministers of Oman, Sayyid Fahd Bin Mahmoud Al Said at the Royal Airport. PM Modi will meet Oman's Sultan Qaboos bin Said at Bait Al Barakah Royal Palace. The two leaders will discuss bilateral cooperation in a special dinner at the Palace. Sultan Qaboos bin Said was once taught by former president of India, Shankar Dayal Sharma in Pune. PM Modi will also sit on Sultanate Qaboos seat. He will be the first world leader to sit on the seat. Prime Minister will be speaking from the royal box in Sultan Qaboos stadium. Royal box is used by his majesty Sultan Qaboos only & PM will be 1st visiting dignitary who is being given honour of addressing the community from the box: Indra Mani Pandey, India ambassador to Oman He will also visit Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and a 125-year-old Shiva temple in Muscat. PM Modi will also address at an Indian community programme at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Oman.

PM Modi to visit 125-year-old Temple in Oman

<p>After holding bilateral talks with Sultan of Oman on Sunday, Prime Minister Modi will take part in India-Oman business meet on Monday around 10:30 am(India Time).</p>

<p>Also read: <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-narendra-modi-addresses-indian-diaspora-in-muscat-32512">Minimum government, maximum governance &mdash; that is our motto, PM Modi tells Indian diaspora in Muscat</a></p>

<p>After the business meet, he will hold&nbsp;separate&nbsp;meetings with Oman&#39;s deputy prime minister for international relation and cooperation affairs, Sayyid Asa&#39;ad bin Tariq AI Said and HH Sayyid Fahd Bin Mahmood AI-Said, the deputy prime minister for the council of ministers to discuss international relations.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/pm-modi-to-visit-oman-will-meet-sultan-qaboos-bin-said-32444">Modi will also visit a Shiva temple</a>&nbsp;which is 125 years old in Muscat in the afternoon.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Indian prime minister will also visit Sultan Qaboos at the Grand Mosque.</p>

<p>On a two-day visit on the last leg of his West Asian tour, PM&nbsp;Modi arrived in Oman on Sunday from <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-is-a-friend-says-abu-dhabi-prince-mohammed-bin-zayed-32440">Dubai </a>after receiving a ceremonial welcome.</p>

<p>The prime minister addressed the Indian community at the reception where he said he sees &#39;mini-India in Oman&#39; from the royal box in Sultan Qaboos sports complex.</p>

<p>The royal box is only used by Sultan of Oman, Qaboos bin Said Al Said. PM Modi was the first visiting dignitary who had the honour of addressing the Indian community from the royal box.</p>


Modi will also visit a Shiva temple which is around 300 years old in Muscat in the afternoon

After holding bilateral talks with Sultan of Oman on Sunday, Prime Minister Modi will take part in India-Oman business meet on Monday around 10:30 am(India Time). Also read: Minimum government, maximum governance — that is our motto, PM Modi tells Indian diaspora in Muscat After the business meet, he will hold separate meetings with Oman's deputy prime minister for international relation and cooperation affairs, Sayyid Asa'ad bin Tariq AI Said and HH Sayyid Fahd Bin Mahmood AI-Said, the deputy prime minister for the council of ministers to discuss international relations. Modi will also visit a Shiva temple which is 125 years old in Muscat in the afternoon. The Indian prime minister will also visit Sultan Qaboos at the Grand Mosque. On a two-day visit on the last leg of his West Asian tour, PM Modi arrived in Oman on Sunday from Dubai after receiving a ceremonial welcome. The prime minister addressed the Indian community at the reception where he said he sees 'mini-India in Oman' from the royal box in Sultan Qaboos sports complex. The royal box is only used by Sultan of Oman, Qaboos bin Said Al Said. PM Modi was the first visiting dignitary who had the honour of addressing the Indian community from the royal box.

PM Modi to meet key leaders, visit Shiva temple in Oman today

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said his visit to Oman and talks with the oil-rich Gulf nation&#39;s top leadership will impart a &quot;substantial momentum&quot; to all spheres of bilateral ties.</p>

<p>&quot;This Oman visit is one I will cherish for a long time to come,&quot; Modi tweeted before concluding his two-day visit to Oman during which the two countries signed eight agreements, including one on enhancing defence cooperation.</p>

<p>&quot;This visit has helped in building upon the centuries-old ties between our enterprising people, and will impart a substantial momentum to our relations in all spheres, including trade and investment relations,&quot; Modi said.</p>

<p>&quot;Thank you Your Majesty Sultan Qaboos (bin Said al Said) for your exceptional warmth, hospitality and friendship, as also your personal attention to details, that made my visit to Oman one of the most memorable visits I have undertaken anywhere, the prime minister said.</p>

<p>Modi also expressed gratitude to the Sultan and the people of Oman for the tremendous support, goodwill and affection.</p>

<p>&quot;We are deeply honoured and we look forward to the forthcoming 50th anniversary of your stewardship of Oman,&quot; he said as he concluded his three-nation visit to the Palestine, the UAE and Oman.</p>

<p>Modi, who arrived here from Dubai on the final leg of his three-nation tour, led talks with Sultan Qaboos last night on a wide range of issues.</p>

<p>During the meeting, several aspects of the existing cooperation between the two countries and means of promoting the good relations between them were discussed, the official Oman News Agency reported.</p>

<p>&quot;Charting out new frontiers in our bilateral relationship, PM @narendramodi led delegation-level talks with Sultan Qaboos of Oman. The two strategic partners discussed to strengthen cooperation in trade &amp; investment, energy, defence &amp; security, food security and regional issues,&quot; Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted.</p>

<p>Sultan Qaboos appreciated the contribution of &quot;honest and hard working&quot; Indian nationals in the development of Oman.</p>

<p>After their talks, the two sides signed eight agreements, including an MoU on legal and judicial cooperation in civil and commercial matters.</p>

<p>They also signed an agreement on mutual visa exemption for holders of diplomatic, special, service and official passports and an MoU on cooperation in the field of health, tourism and peaceful uses of outer space.</p>

<p>The two sides also signed annexure to the MoU on military cooperation. According to Oman News Agency, it envisages the services of Duqm Port and dry-dock for maintenance for Indian military vessels.</p>

<p>Secretary-General of Oman&#39;s Ministry of Defence Mohammed bin Nasser al Rasbi said there are many areas of cooperation with the Indian side, whether in the field of joint exercises, training or courses, as well as exchange of experiences between the two sides and some defence purchases and projects.</p>

<p>India&#39;s Ambassador Indra Man Pandey said that signing the MoUs will promote cooperation between the two friendly countries.</p>

<p>He said that the Indian companies have a strong presence in Oman and have significant investments in the Omani free zones and ports in Suhar and Salalah. He said Indian investments are estimated at USD 1.8 billion in two projects in Special Economic Zone in Duqm (SEZD).</p>

<p>The volume of trade exchange during this year is expected to reach USD 5.5 billion, Pandey was quoted as saying.</p>

<p>The two countries also signed an agreement on cooperation between Foreign Service Institute, Ministry of External Affairs, India and Oman&#39;s Diplomatic Institute.</p>

<p>An MoU on academic and scholarly cooperation between National Defence College, Sultanate of Oman and the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses.</p>

<p>Modi today met Oman&#39;s Deputy Prime Minister for the Council of Ministers Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said and Deputy Prime Minister for International Relations and Cooperation Affairs Sayyid Asa&#39;ad bin Tariq Al Said.</p>

<p>Modi and the two leaders exchanged views on intensifying ties in the areas of energy, trade and investment, food security, defence and security, mining and other sectors.</p>

<p>He also had a meeting with leading business leaders and investors.</p>

<p>Modi also offered prayers at the 125-year-old Shiva Temple, one of the oldest in the region. He also visited the iconic Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, the main mosque in Oman.</p>

<p>In Oman, there are over eight lakh Indians and they constitute the largest expatriate community. The prime minister had also addressed the Indian community last night.</p>

<p>On the first leg of his trip, Modi had travelled to Ramallah, becoming the first Indian prime minister to make an official visit to Palestine. From there he visited the UAE, before arriving in Oman.</p>


Modi also expressed gratitude to the Sultan and the people of Oman for the tremendous support, goodwill and affection

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said his visit to Oman and talks with the oil-rich Gulf nation's top leadership will impart a "substantial momentum" to all spheres of bilateral ties. "This Oman visit is one I will cherish for a long time to come," Modi tweeted before concluding his two-day visit to Oman during which the two countries signed eight agreements, including one on enhancing defence cooperation. "This visit has helped in building upon the centuries-old ties between our enterprising people, and will impart a substantial momentum to our relations in all spheres, including trade and investment relations," Modi said. "Thank you Your Majesty Sultan Qaboos (bin Said al Said) for your exceptional warmth, hospitality and friendship, as also your personal attention to details, that made my visit to Oman one of the most memorable visits I have undertaken anywhere, the prime minister said. Modi also expressed gratitude to the Sultan and the people of Oman for the tremendous support, goodwill and affection. "We are deeply honoured and we look forward to the forthcoming 50th anniversary of your stewardship of Oman," he said as he concluded his three-nation visit to the Palestine, the UAE and Oman. Modi, who arrived here from Dubai on the final leg of his three-nation tour, led talks with Sultan Qaboos last night on a wide range of issues. During the meeting, several aspects of the existing cooperation between the two countries and means of promoting the good relations between them were discussed, the official Oman News Agency reported. "Charting out new frontiers in our bilateral relationship, PM @narendramodi led delegation-level talks with Sultan Qaboos of Oman. The two strategic partners discussed to strengthen cooperation in trade & investment, energy, defence & security, food security and regional issues," Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted. Sultan Qaboos appreciated the contribution of "honest and hard working" Indian nationals in the development of Oman. After their talks, the two sides signed eight agreements, including an MoU on legal and judicial cooperation in civil and commercial matters. They also signed an agreement on mutual visa exemption for holders of diplomatic, special, service and official passports and an MoU on cooperation in the field of health, tourism and peaceful uses of outer space. The two sides also signed annexure to the MoU on military cooperation. According to Oman News Agency, it envisages the services of Duqm Port and dry-dock for maintenance for Indian military vessels. Secretary-General of Oman's Ministry of Defence Mohammed bin Nasser al Rasbi said there are many areas of cooperation with the Indian side, whether in the field of joint exercises, training or courses, as well as exchange of experiences between the two sides and some defence purchases and projects. India's Ambassador Indra Man Pandey said that signing the MoUs will promote cooperation between the two friendly countries. He said that the Indian companies have a strong presence in Oman and have significant investments in the Omani free zones and ports in Suhar and Salalah. He said Indian investments are estimated at USD 1.8 billion in two projects in Special Economic Zone in Duqm (SEZD). The volume of trade exchange during this year is expected to reach USD 5.5 billion, Pandey was quoted as saying. The two countries also signed an agreement on cooperation between Foreign Service Institute, Ministry of External Affairs, India and Oman's Diplomatic Institute. An MoU on academic and scholarly cooperation between National Defence College, Sultanate of Oman and the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses. Modi today met Oman's Deputy Prime Minister for the Council of Ministers Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said and Deputy Prime Minister for International Relations and Cooperation Affairs Sayyid Asa'ad bin Tariq Al Said. Modi and the two leaders exchanged views on intensifying ties in the areas of energy, trade and investment, food security, defence and security, mining and other sectors. He also had a meeting with leading business leaders and investors. Modi also offered prayers at the 125-year-old Shiva Temple, one of the oldest in the region. He also visited the iconic Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, the main mosque in Oman. In Oman, there are over eight lakh Indians and they constitute the largest expatriate community. The prime minister had also addressed the Indian community last night. On the first leg of his trip, Modi had travelled to Ramallah, becoming the first Indian prime minister to make an official visit to Palestine. From there he visited the UAE, before arriving in Oman.

Oman visit will impart 'substantial momentum' to ties: PM Modi

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a four-day visit to three West Asian countries, addressed the World Government Summit in Dubai on Sunday.</p>

<p>The PM began his address by thanking the Gulf countries, which he said provide&nbsp;almost 30 lakh people from India a home-like environment away from home.</p>

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<p>Asserting that the 21st century was India&rsquo;s millennium, the PM said, &ldquo;India&rsquo;s leap in World Bank&rsquo;s Ease of Doing Business rankings from 142 to 100 is unprecedented. But we are not satisfied at this, we want to do better. We will do whatever it takes to make it possible.&rdquo;</p>

<p>Here are the key points of his speech at the&nbsp;World Government Summit:</p>

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a four-day visit to three West Asian countries, addressed the World Government Summit in Dubai on Sunday. The PM began his address by thanking the Gulf countries, which he said provide almost 30 lakh people from India a home-like environment away from home. Here is my speech at the @WorldGovSummit in Dubai. https://t.co/mz4RREwi4J pic.twitter.com/to0gNn8fwI — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 11, 2018 × Asserting that the 21st century was India’s millennium, the PM said, “India’s leap in World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business rankings from 142 to 100 is unprecedented. But we are not satisfied at this, we want to do better. We will do whatever it takes to make it possible.” Here are the key points of his speech at the World Government Summit: “India’s Mars mission has been a greater success than what movies from Hollywood show.” × “I feel that the next technology revolution will be linked to solar energy. In the last three years, we have generated 62 gigawatts of renewable energy”. × “India’s unique identity programme (Aadhaar) is the largest in the world. My government’s motto is ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikaas’. With Aadhaar, we have stopped leakage worth $8 billion.” × “We need to follow the six Rs that stand for reduce, reuse, recycle, recover, redesign and remanufacture, this will lead to rejoice meaning ‘anand’." × “Despite these immense strides, we have not ended poverty or malnutrition. On the other hand, a huge amount of time and money is going to into making better missiles and bombs. We must remain vigilant that technology is used for mankind’s development and doesn’t destroy it.” × India's jump in World Bank's Ease of Doing Business Rankings from 142 to 100 is unprecedented. But we are not satisfied with this, we want to improve even more. We will do whatever it takes to achieve it. × It took us 1000 years to reach from stone age to industrial revolution but only 200 years to reach telecom revolution. It took only a few years for Digital revolution. × “Technology is changing at the speed of thought. Necessity is not the mother of invention anymore. Inventions are creating necessity.” × “In last 25 years the maternal mortality went down by 1/3rd in India and 1/2 across the world.” × “It is a matter of pride for not only me but also the 125 crore people of India that I have been called as the Chief Guest at the 6th edition of World Government Summit.” ×

Technology should be used for development, not destruction: PM Modi at World Government Summit in Dubai

<p>On the last leg of his four-day visit to Palestine, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Oman, PM Narendra Modi addressed the Indian diaspora at Muscat&rsquo;s Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex on Sunday evening.</p>

<p>Earlier in the day, PM Modi delivered&nbsp;the keynote address at the World Government Summit in Dubai at which he was the guest of honour this year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He gave the inaugural address on the theme: &lsquo;Technology for development&rsquo;.</p>

<p>This visit makes PM Modi the first Prime Minister of India to undertake an official tour to Palestine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>PM Modi is visiting the UAE for the second time after his 2015 trip to the country.</p>

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<h5>Earlier, there used to be news of corruption that would lower India&#39;s reputation abroad. But today nobody can say PM Modi took away our money. Earlier they used to ask &quot;how much money went out?&quot; now they ask me, &quot;how much money was brought back?&quot;</h5>
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<h5>The poor are being given life and security insurance only for 90 paisa per day and for a rupee one month premium. 90 paise, main chai waala hun isiliye mujhe maloom hai ki chai bhi nahi aati 90 paise mein (I am a &#39;chaiwala&#39; that is why I know that you don&#39;t even get tea in 90 paise) Under these insurance plans, a claim amount of Rs 2,000 crore has also been given to the poor.</h5>
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<h5>India and Indians have played a significant role in Oman&rsquo;s progress &amp; development. The 8 lakh Indians staying here in Oman are India&rsquo;s goodwill Ambassadors.</h5>
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<h5>This is my first trip to Oman. 10 years ago, I was to visit Africa as the Chief Minister of Gujarat. I passed by Salalah, stayed there for some time, met some people and today I again got the opportunity to meet them. I wanted to visit Oman since a long time.</h5>
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Prime Minister Narendra is now addressing the Indian diaspora at Muscat's Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex

On the last leg of his four-day visit to Palestine, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Oman, PM Narendra Modi addressed the Indian diaspora at Muscat’s Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex on Sunday evening. Earlier in the day, PM Modi delivered the keynote address at the World Government Summit in Dubai at which he was the guest of honour this year. He gave the inaugural address on the theme: ‘Technology for development’. This visit makes PM Modi the first Prime Minister of India to undertake an official tour to Palestine. PM Modi is visiting the UAE for the second time after his 2015 trip to the country. Here are the top quotes from his address: Earlier, there used to be news of corruption that would lower India's reputation abroad. But today nobody can say PM Modi took away our money. Earlier they used to ask "how much money went out?" now they ask me, "how much money was brought back?" × Previous governments kept making claims that we made this law and that law. But after our government came to power, we have scrapped 1,400 to 1,450 such laws which were archaic and outdated. × The poor are being given life and security insurance only for 90 paisa per day and for a rupee one month premium. 90 paise, main chai waala hun isiliye mujhe maloom hai ki chai bhi nahi aati 90 paise mein (I am a 'chaiwala' that is why I know that you don't even get tea in 90 paise) Under these insurance plans, a claim amount of Rs 2,000 crore has also been given to the poor. × We have been simplifying procedures, eliminating unnecessary laws, reducing the number of forty-five government offices to around 4-5, we have been making arrangements for online filing. We are listening to the grievances of people and taking action on them. We have included these works in the culture of the government. × We are doing many things for Ease of Living in India. With the mantra of 'minimum government, maximum governance', we are working to make life of citizens easier, we are working towards ease of living. × Today every Indian is working to fulfill the resolution of "New India." We are moving towards the creation of an India where the poorest of the poor also get equal opportunities to move forward, where the poorest of the poor can dream and fulfill their dreams. × Indians are such that they can gel into any kind of society. Like sugar dissolves in milk and makes it sweeter. And this is because of India's culture, our motto of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam'. × His Majesty Sultan also has an integral relationship with India. Today, my presence in this stadium, which is named after His Majesty Sultan, has a special significance. × There is now a new momentum between India's historical relationship with Oman. × India and Indians have played a significant role in Oman’s progress & development. The 8 lakh Indians staying here in Oman are India’s goodwill Ambassadors. × This is my first trip to Oman. 10 years ago, I was to visit Africa as the Chief Minister of Gujarat. I passed by Salalah, stayed there for some time, met some people and today I again got the opportunity to meet them. I wanted to visit Oman since a long time. × Today I am seeing a mini India outside of India. People working in different fields here are creating a grand image of India. ×

Minimum government, maximum governance — that is our motto, PM Modi tells Indian diaspora in Muscat

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on a four-day State visit to Palestine, the United Arab Emirates and Oman from today.</p>

<p>This is the first ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Palestine, and Prime Minister Modi&#39;s second visit to UAE and first to Oman. Modi will conclude his three-nation tour on February 12.</p>

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<p>&#39;&#39;Prime Minister of India will be on a State visit to Palestine, UAE and Oman from 9-12 February 2018. This will be the first-ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Palestine, and Prime Minister Modi&#39;s second visit to UAE and first to Oman,&#39;&#39;&#39; the MEA said in a statement earlier.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the visit, the Prime Minister will hold discussions on matters of mutual interest with the leaders of the three countries, apart from participating in other events.</p>

<p>Prime Minister would be addressing the Sixth World Government Summit being held in Dubai at which India has been extended &#39;Guest of Honour&#39; status.</p>

<p>He will also meet the Indian community in UAE and Oman.</p>


During the visit, the Prime Minister will hold discussions on matters of mutual interest with the leaders of the three countries, apart from participating in other events.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on a four-day State visit to Palestine, the United Arab Emirates and Oman from today. This is the first ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Palestine, and Prime Minister Modi's second visit to UAE and first to Oman. Modi will conclude his three-nation tour on February 12. Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on three nation visit to Palestine, Oman and the UAE. pic.twitter.com/HhTYMAu7Ld — ANI (@ANI) February 9, 2018 × ''Prime Minister of India will be on a State visit to Palestine, UAE and Oman from 9-12 February 2018. This will be the first-ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Palestine, and Prime Minister Modi's second visit to UAE and first to Oman,''' the MEA said in a statement earlier. During the visit, the Prime Minister will hold discussions on matters of mutual interest with the leaders of the three countries, apart from participating in other events. Prime Minister would be addressing the Sixth World Government Summit being held in Dubai at which India has been extended 'Guest of Honour' status. He will also meet the Indian community in UAE and Oman.

PM Modi begins 4-day visit to Palestine, UAE  and Oman

<p>British foreign minister Boris Johnson will travel to Iran on Saturday to lobby counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif for the release of jailed Iranian-British aid worker Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe.</p>

<p>The trip will be only the third by a British foreign minister to Iran in the last 14 years, and takes place against a complex backdrop of historical, regional and bilateral tensions.</p>

<p>Johnson has vowed to leave &quot;no stone unturned&quot; in Britain&#39;s efforts to free Zaghari-Ratcliffe, a project manager with the Thomson Reuters Foundation, who was sentenced to five years in prison after being convicted by an Iranian court of plotting to overthrow the clerical establishment. She denies the charges.</p>

<p>&quot;The Foreign Secretary will urge the Iranians to release dual nationals where there are humanitarian grounds to do so,&quot; a foreign office spokesman said.</p>

<p>Zaghari-Ratcliffe is not the only dual national being held in Iran, but has become the most high profile after Johnson said she had been teaching people journalism before her arrest in April 2016, in remarks critics said could have prompted Iran to extend her sentence.</p>

<p>The Thomson Reuters Foundation, a charity organisation that is independent of Thomson Reuters and operates independently of Reuters News, said Zaghari-Ratcliffe had been on holiday and had not been teaching journalism in Iran. Johnson has since apologised for his comments.</p>

<p>There were calls for his resignation - something which threatened to destabilise Prime Minister Theresa May&#39;s minority government at a crucial point in Britain&#39;s Brexit negotiations.</p>

<p>Zaghari-Ratcliffe has been told she will appear in court on Dec. 10, her husband Richard has said.</p>

<p><strong>Pitfalls</strong></p>

<p>The visit will be sandwiched between meetings in Oman and the United Arab Emirates as Johnson - a key proponent of Britain&#39;s exit from the European Union - takes advantage of a gap in a domestic parliamentary calendar dominated by Brexit.</p>

<p>Johnson was a surprise choice for Britain&#39;s top diplomat when he was appointed by May in 2016. He has a record of political gaffes and use of florid and sometimes undiplomatic language.</p>

<p>The visit will test his ability to navigate a political landscape littered with potential pitfalls. Iran&#39;s 1979 Islamic Revolution turned it into a pariah state for most of the West and many Middle Eastern neighbours.</p>

<p>International sanctions have only recently been lifted as part of a multilateral nuclear deal to curb Iran&#39;s disputed uranium enrichment programme. That deal is under threat after U.S. President Donald Trump decided to decertify Iran&#39;s compliance with the terms of the agreement.</p>

<p>Britain has voiced its continued support for the nuclear deal but is one of a number of Western powers voicing concerns about Tehran&#39;s &quot;destabilising&quot; influence in the region.</p>

<p>&ldquo;This visit comes at a crucial time for the Gulf region and provides an opportunity to discuss a peaceful solution to the conflict in Yemen, the future of the Iran nuclear deal and the current volatility in the Middle East,&quot; the spokesman said.</p>


British foreign minister Boris Johnson will travel to Iran on Saturday to lobby counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif for the release of jailed Iranian-British aid worker Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe

British foreign minister Boris Johnson will travel to Iran on Saturday to lobby counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif for the release of jailed Iranian-British aid worker Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe. The trip will be only the third by a British foreign minister to Iran in the last 14 years, and takes place against a complex backdrop of historical, regional and bilateral tensions. Johnson has vowed to leave "no stone unturned" in Britain's efforts to free Zaghari-Ratcliffe, a project manager with the Thomson Reuters Foundation, who was sentenced to five years in prison after being convicted by an Iranian court of plotting to overthrow the clerical establishment. She denies the charges. "The Foreign Secretary will urge the Iranians to release dual nationals where there are humanitarian grounds to do so," a foreign office spokesman said. Zaghari-Ratcliffe is not the only dual national being held in Iran, but has become the most high profile after Johnson said she had been teaching people journalism before her arrest in April 2016, in remarks critics said could have prompted Iran to extend her sentence. The Thomson Reuters Foundation, a charity organisation that is independent of Thomson Reuters and operates independently of Reuters News, said Zaghari-Ratcliffe had been on holiday and had not been teaching journalism in Iran. Johnson has since apologised for his comments. There were calls for his resignation - something which threatened to destabilise Prime Minister Theresa May's minority government at a crucial point in Britain's Brexit negotiations. Zaghari-Ratcliffe has been told she will appear in court on Dec. 10, her husband Richard has said. Pitfalls The visit will be sandwiched between meetings in Oman and the United Arab Emirates as Johnson - a key proponent of Britain's exit from the European Union - takes advantage of a gap in a domestic parliamentary calendar dominated by Brexit. Johnson was a surprise choice for Britain's top diplomat when he was appointed by May in 2016. He has a record of political gaffes and use of florid and sometimes undiplomatic language. The visit will test his ability to navigate a political landscape littered with potential pitfalls. Iran's 1979 Islamic Revolution turned it into a pariah state for most of the West and many Middle Eastern neighbours. International sanctions have only recently been lifted as part of a multilateral nuclear deal to curb Iran's disputed uranium enrichment programme. That deal is under threat after U.S. President Donald Trump decided to decertify Iran's compliance with the terms of the agreement. Britain has voiced its continued support for the nuclear deal but is one of a number of Western powers voicing concerns about Tehran's "destabilising" influence in the region. “This visit comes at a crucial time for the Gulf region and provides an opportunity to discuss a peaceful solution to the conflict in Yemen, the future of the Iran nuclear deal and the current volatility in the Middle East," the spokesman said.

British foreign minister to visit Iran, lobby for jailed aid worker

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