New York Nine years after the United Nations recognised June 21 as International Day of Yoga, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the global community in celebrating the day at the UN headquarters in New York on Wednesday.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to the US on a state visit on June 22 at the request of President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden. A state dinner with PM Modi will also be hosted by the US President and First Lady. "The visit will highlight the rising significance of the strategic alliance between India and the United States as the two countries work together in many different fields. The leaders will have the chance to discuss their strong bilateral ties in a number of sectors of shared interest, such as commerce, industry, and strengthening people-to-people ties, according to the administration.

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In a 17-minute speech from the United Nation General Assembly, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/terrorism-is-the-biggest-global-challenge-for-humanitys-sake-lets-unite-against-terrorism-says-pm-narendra-modi-at-unga-252493">Prime minister Narendra Modi </a>spoke on development, India's world vision and peace, not war.

"Our country has never given 'Yudh' (war) to the world. It has given Buddha. It has always given the message of peace to the world," the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-hails-ayushman-bharat-at-unga-says-arrangements-made-give-a-motivational-message-to-world-252489">Indian prime minister</a> told the UN General Assembly.

Speaking in Tamil, PM quoted Kaniyan Pungundranar saying, "we have a feeling of oneness for all the places and people who are our own". He also quoted Swami Vivekananda saying India's message is "harmony and peace".&nbsp;

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He highlighted his government's programmes like - financial programs, health insurance, cleanliness drive, housing programmes and digital identification process and the center of which are the people of India. He said his government's plan is to make India tuberculosis free by 2025.&nbsp;

He expressed appreciation for "no single-use plastics" in the UN. PM Modi said his government has "initiated a programme to remove single-use plastics from India" which received wide applause inside the General Assembly hall.

Climate change also formed a crucial part of his speech with PM saying, "we are one of the foremost countries to take steps on climate change.. we started the international solar alliance."

He invited world leaders to join India to lead "coalition for disaster resilient infrastructure" that will help the world to create an infrastructure which can withstand natural disasters.

Waring the world about the threat of terror, PM said, "terror is common fight of the world. The world is divided on terror that impacts the principals that lead to the birth of UN. The world needs to speak in one voice on terror."

Interestingly he made no mention of Pakistan during his speech, sending out a clear message of dehypenation to Islamabad. This is his second address to UNGA since 2014.

Unlike the Indian prime minister speech, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan spoke for 40 minutes and overshot his time limit. He raked up Kashmir, as expected and threatened that&nbsp;"there would be another Pulwama and guess what will happen, they would blame us."

In a 17-minute speech from the United Nation General Assembly, Prime minister Narendra Modi spoke on development, India's world vision and peace, not war. "Our country has never given 'Yudh' (war) to the world.

In a 17-minute speech from the United Nation General Assembly, Prime minister Narendra Modi spoke on development, India's world vision and peace, not war. "Our country has never given 'Yudh' (war) to the world. It has given Buddha. It has always given the message of peace to the world," the Indian prime minister told the UN General Assembly. Speaking in Tamil, PM quoted Kaniyan Pungundranar saying, "we have a feeling of oneness for all the places and people who are our own". He also quoted Swami Vivekananda saying India's message is "harmony and peace". Watch Video: He highlighted his government's programmes like - financial programs, health insurance, cleanliness drive, housing programmes and digital identification process and the center of which are the people of India. He said his government's plan is to make India tuberculosis free by 2025. He expressed appreciation for "no single-use plastics" in the UN. PM Modi said his government has "initiated a programme to remove single-use plastics from India" which received wide applause inside the General Assembly hall. Climate change also formed a crucial part of his speech with PM saying, "we are one of the foremost countries to take steps on climate change.. we started the international solar alliance." He invited world leaders to join India to lead "coalition for disaster resilient infrastructure" that will help the world to create an infrastructure which can withstand natural disasters. Waring the world about the threat of terror, PM said, "terror is common fight of the world. The world is divided on terror that impacts the principals that lead to the birth of UN. The world needs to speak in one voice on terror." Interestingly he made no mention of Pakistan during his speech, sending out a clear message of dehypenation to Islamabad. This is his second address to UNGA since 2014. Unlike the Indian prime minister speech, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan spoke for 40 minutes and overshot his time limit. He raked up Kashmir, as expected and threatened that "there would be another Pulwama and guess what will happen, they would blame us."

Buddha and not 'yudh', PM Modi's message of peace at UNGA

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that that terrorism is a challenge not for any one country, but for the entire world.

Addressing the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said that we believe that terrorism is not a challenge for any country, but all countries and of mankind as a whole. So for the sake of humanity, all the world has to unite against terror.

Speaking at the 74th UNGA session, PM Modi recounted India's contribution towards world peace and said that India is the country that has made the biggest sacrifice at the United Nations peacekeeping missions.&nbsp;

Mentioning the non-violence, the founding principle of Gandhian philosophy, PM Modi said that we belong to the country that has given the world- Buddha, not Yuddh (war).

"Swami Vivekananda Ji had given a message to the world from Chicago during the World Parliament of Religion about 125 years ago. The world's largest democracy still has the same message for the global community - harmony and peace," he added.

The last six days at United Nations General Assembly have been filled with action. It all began with the mega 'Howdy, Modi' event in Houston with US President Donald Trump joining the Indian prime minister.

Prime Minister Modi has held several bilateral and multilateral talks with world leaders since then. PM Modi met with business leaders to highlight India's growth story.

PM Modi's address tonight was his first after taking charge as India's prime minister for the second time in May this year.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that that terrorism is a challenge not for any one country, but for the entire world. Addressing the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said that we believe that terrorism is not a challenge for any country, but all countries and of mankind as a whole.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that that terrorism is a challenge not for any one country, but for the entire world. Addressing the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said that we believe that terrorism is not a challenge for any country, but all countries and of mankind as a whole. So for the sake of humanity, all the world has to unite against terror. Speaking at the 74th UNGA session, PM Modi recounted India's contribution towards world peace and said that India is the country that has made the biggest sacrifice at the United Nations peacekeeping missions. Mentioning the non-violence, the founding principle of Gandhian philosophy, PM Modi said that we belong to the country that has given the world- Buddha, not Yuddh (war). "Swami Vivekananda Ji had given a message to the world from Chicago during the World Parliament of Religion about 125 years ago. The world's largest democracy still has the same message for the global community - harmony and peace," he added. The last six days at United Nations General Assembly have been filled with action. It all began with the mega 'Howdy, Modi' event in Houston with US President Donald Trump joining the Indian prime minister. Prime Minister Modi has held several bilateral and multilateral talks with world leaders since then. PM Modi met with business leaders to highlight India's growth story. PM Modi's address tonight was his first after taking charge as India's prime minister for the second time in May this year.

Terrorism is the biggest global challenge, for humanity's sake, let's unite against terrorism', says PM Narendra Modi at UNGA

It has been a week of hectic engagement for <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/in-new-york-pm-modi-tells-american-investors-a-golden-opportunity-awaits-in-india-252042">Prime Minister Narendra Modi</a> in New York with focus on a solar Park, an address on the relevance of Mahatma Gandhi in the contemporary world inside the United Nations building and being conferred the Global Goalkeeper Award.

While business dominated on Wednesday, Tuesday saw India sending a strong message on climate change with the inauguration of Gandhi solar park on top of the United Nations headquarters in an event that saw the participation of Secretary-General of the UN António Guterres, President of South Korea Moon Jae-in, Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong, Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina, Jamaica's PM Andrew Holness and Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern.

PM Modi in his address talked about the contributions of Mahatma Gandhi to the cause of greater human freedom in the 20th century.

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"Mahatma Gandhi never held positions of power. Yet, he motivates people around the world. Millions of people, several nations drew strength from his ideals and attained freedom," PM Modi said.

PM Modi was conferred the Global Goalkeeper Award by the Gates Foundation for his work on sanitation. The PM dedicated the award to "130 crore people of India and the collective endeavors of our nation to improve cleanliness."

"The Gates Foundation honoured me with the Global Goalkeeper Award at a time when the world is marking Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary and when India has made remarkable progress in fulfilling his dream of a Swachh Bharat."

Prime minister also reached out to small Island countries with the<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-announces-12-million-for-12-pacific-island-small-states-251970"> India Pacific Island meet</a> and the first&nbsp;India Caribbean summit. He already has had bilateral meetings with 10 global leaders including President Trump on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly and expected to have more leaders on Thursday. &nbsp;

Prime Minister Modi will address the United Nations General Assembly on Friday, it will be the second time the Indian prime minister would be addressing&nbsp;the world body since 2014.

It has been a week of hectic engagement for Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New York with focus on a solar Park, an address on the relevance of Mahatma Gandhi in the contemporary world inside the United Nations building and being conferred the Global Goalkeeper Award.

It has been a week of hectic engagement for Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New York with focus on a solar Park, an address on the relevance of Mahatma Gandhi in the contemporary world inside the United Nations building and being conferred the Global Goalkeeper Award. While business dominated on Wednesday, Tuesday saw India sending a strong message on climate change with the inauguration of Gandhi solar park on top of the United Nations headquarters in an event that saw the participation of Secretary-General of the UN António Guterres, President of South Korea Moon Jae-in, Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong, Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina, Jamaica's PM Andrew Holness and Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern. PM Modi in his address talked about the contributions of Mahatma Gandhi to the cause of greater human freedom in the 20th century. Watch Video: "Mahatma Gandhi never held positions of power. Yet, he motivates people around the world. Millions of people, several nations drew strength from his ideals and attained freedom," PM Modi said. PM Modi was conferred the Global Goalkeeper Award by the Gates Foundation for his work on sanitation. The PM dedicated the award to "130 crore people of India and the collective endeavors of our nation to improve cleanliness." "The Gates Foundation honoured me with the Global Goalkeeper Award at a time when the world is marking Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary and when India has made remarkable progress in fulfilling his dream of a Swachh Bharat." Prime minister also reached out to small Island countries with the India Pacific Island meet and the first India Caribbean summit. He already has had bilateral meetings with 10 global leaders including President Trump on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly and expected to have more leaders on Thursday. Prime Minister Modi will address the United Nations General Assembly on Friday, it will be the second time the Indian prime minister would be addressing the world body since 2014.

PM Modi's hectic schedule at UNGA: Address on Gandhi, UN Solar Park & Global Goalkeeper Award

Pakistan has declined India's request to allow <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-formally-requests-pakistan-to-allow-pm-modis-plane-to-use-its-airspace-250364">PM Modi's plane to pass</a> via Pakistani airspace for the upcoming US visit. New Delhi had formally requested Islamabad to give permission for PM Modi's plane to use Pakistani airspace last week.

The rejection will be considered a violation of the International Civil Aviation Organization charter(ICAO). Under the charter, unless its war, denying the use of airspace by singling out one country cannot be done by any country. New Delhi can take Pakistan to ICAO where the country can be slapped with a heavy fine.

Many will see it as a diplomatic masterstroke by New Delhi putting Pakistan between the devil and the deep sea. A "no" by Pakistan means the country could be slapped by a fine and international embarrassment for violating global aviation rules, a yes would put Imran Khan's government on the backfoot domestically even as it raises the rhetoric against India in the aftermath of August 5 decision to remove special status for the ertwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir.

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PM Modi will be in the United States from September 21 to 27 for big-ticket events like the diaspora event in Houston and the address at the United Nations General Assembly(UNGA).

Earlier this month, India had requested Islamabad to allow <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/president-ram-nath-kovind-denied-permission-to-use-pakistan-airspace-qureshi-248282">President Ram Nath Kovind's</a> plane to use the Pakistani airspace during his Europe visit but it was rejected.&nbsp;

Rejecting the Indian request, Pak FM SM Qureshi had said: "Indian government had asked Pakistan to use its airspace for its president's movement. Given the current situation, we have decided not to give permission to India for this airspace usage."

India has regretted Pakistan's "futile" decision of not allowing President Ram Nath Kovind's plane to use the country's airspace.

Ministry of External Affairs in a statement said: "To deny overflight clearance for the VVIP special flight which is otherwise granted routinely by any normal country. We call upon Pakistan to recognise the futility of such unilateral actions."

Last month India had requested Islamabad to grant the use of airspace for Prime minister Narendra Modi's visit to France which the country had allowed despite the ongoing India-Pakistan tensions.&nbsp;

This led to considerable political fallout in the country since on the one hand, the Imran Khan government was castigating India on its August 5 internal decision to remove special status for the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir and on the other hand allowing the use of airspace by Indian VVIPs.&nbsp;

Pakistan government after a cabinet meeting had then announced that it is considering closing its airspace for India but the airspace remains open and no decision has been taken regarding it.

Pakistan had closed its airspace on February 27 after India's counter-terror operation in Balakot on February 26 on the back of February 14 Pulwama attack in which over 40 Indian security personnel were killed.&nbsp;

The closure of the Pakistani airspace lasted for more than four months had caused considerable problem globally especially to Afghans who could easily travel to India.

Pakistan has declined India's request to allow PM Modi's plane to pass via Pakistani airspace for the upcoming US visit. New Delhi had formally requested Islamabad to give permission for PM Modi's plane to use Pakistani airspace last week.

Pakistan has declined India's request to allow PM Modi's plane to pass via Pakistani airspace for the upcoming US visit. New Delhi had formally requested Islamabad to give permission for PM Modi's plane to use Pakistani airspace last week. The rejection will be considered a violation of the International Civil Aviation Organization charter(ICAO). Under the charter, unless its war, denying the use of airspace by singling out one country cannot be done by any country. New Delhi can take Pakistan to ICAO where the country can be slapped with a heavy fine. Many will see it as a diplomatic masterstroke by New Delhi putting Pakistan between the devil and the deep sea. A "no" by Pakistan means the country could be slapped by a fine and international embarrassment for violating global aviation rules, a yes would put Imran Khan's government on the backfoot domestically even as it raises the rhetoric against India in the aftermath of August 5 decision to remove special status for the ertwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. Watch Video: PM Modi will be in the United States from September 21 to 27 for big-ticket events like the diaspora event in Houston and the address at the United Nations General Assembly(UNGA). Earlier this month, India had requested Islamabad to allow President Ram Nath Kovind's plane to use the Pakistani airspace during his Europe visit but it was rejected. Rejecting the Indian request, Pak FM SM Qureshi had said: "Indian government had asked Pakistan to use its airspace for its president's movement. Given the current situation, we have decided not to give permission to India for this airspace usage." India has regretted Pakistan's "futile" decision of not allowing President Ram Nath Kovind's plane to use the country's airspace. Ministry of External Affairs in a statement said: "To deny overflight clearance for the VVIP special flight which is otherwise granted routinely by any normal country. We call upon Pakistan to recognise the futility of such unilateral actions." Last month India had requested Islamabad to grant the use of airspace for Prime minister Narendra Modi's visit to France which the country had allowed despite the ongoing India-Pakistan tensions. This led to considerable political fallout in the country since on the one hand, the Imran Khan government was castigating India on its August 5 internal decision to remove special status for the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir and on the other hand allowing the use of airspace by Indian VVIPs. Pakistan government after a cabinet meeting had then announced that it is considering closing its airspace for India but the airspace remains open and no decision has been taken regarding it. Pakistan had closed its airspace on February 27 after India's counter-terror operation in Balakot on February 26 on the back of February 14 Pulwama attack in which over 40 Indian security personnel were killed. The closure of the Pakistani airspace lasted for more than four months had caused considerable problem globally especially to Afghans who could easily travel to India.

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