<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-gives-call-for-bharatkilaxmi-campain-to-honor-achievements-of-daughters-of-the-nation-252663">Prime Minister Narendra Modi</a> on Sunday said that there was a misconception about e-cigarette and the government has banned it to save the "young country" from the "new method of intoxication".</p>

<p>During his monthly "Mann Ki Baat" radio address, Modi said people are not aware of the harms of e-cigarette which contains several harmful chemicals.</p>

<p>"E-cigarette has been banned so that this new method of intoxication cannot destroy our young country. So that it cannot smash the dreams the families and shatter the lives of our youth," Modi said.</p>

<p>He said people are aware of the harms of the tobacco cigarette so they make every bid to save their children from cigarette addiction but they do not pay much heed if their family members use an electronic cigarette as they are not aware of its harms.</p>

<p>Modi said, "Many harmful chemicals are mixed in e-cigarette which harms our health. A misconception has been created about E-cigarette. It is said that there is no harm in e-cigarette use. People are not aware of its dangers."</p>

<p>Stating that the youth often use e-cigarette as a fashion statement, Modi urged people to shun it while outlining the ill effects of tobacco."I request you all to shun tobacco use and stay away from e-cigarette," he said.</p>

<p>On September 18, the Union Cabinet had approved an ordinance for a comprehensive ban on e-cigarettes which covers their production, manufacture, import, export, transport, sale, distribution, storage and advertisement.</p>

<p>The ban includes e-hookahs and online sale and advertisement of e-cigarettes.</p>

<p>Violations are a cognizable offence punishable with an imprisonment of up to one year or fine up to Rs 1 lakh or both for the first offence and imprisonment of up to three years and fine up to Rs 5 lakh for a subsequent offence.</p>

<p>Storage of electronic-cigarettes shall also be punishable with imprisonment up to 6 months or fine up to Rs 50,000 or both.</p>

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that there was a misconception about e-cigarette and the government has banned it to save the "young country" from the "new method of intoxication".

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that there was a misconception about e-cigarette and the government has banned it to save the "young country" from the "new method of intoxication". During his monthly "Mann Ki Baat" radio address, Modi said people are not aware of the harms of e-cigarette which contains several harmful chemicals. "E-cigarette has been banned so that this new method of intoxication cannot destroy our young country. So that it cannot smash the dreams the families and shatter the lives of our youth," Modi said. He said people are aware of the harms of the tobacco cigarette so they make every bid to save their children from cigarette addiction but they do not pay much heed if their family members use an electronic cigarette as they are not aware of its harms. Modi said, "Many harmful chemicals are mixed in e-cigarette which harms our health. A misconception has been created about E-cigarette. It is said that there is no harm in e-cigarette use. People are not aware of its dangers." Stating that the youth often use e-cigarette as a fashion statement, Modi urged people to shun it while outlining the ill effects of tobacco."I request you all to shun tobacco use and stay away from e-cigarette," he said. On September 18, the Union Cabinet had approved an ordinance for a comprehensive ban on e-cigarettes which covers their production, manufacture, import, export, transport, sale, distribution, storage and advertisement. The ban includes e-hookahs and online sale and advertisement of e-cigarettes. Violations are a cognizable offence punishable with an imprisonment of up to one year or fine up to Rs 1 lakh or both for the first offence and imprisonment of up to three years and fine up to Rs 5 lakh for a subsequent offence. Storage of electronic-cigarettes shall also be punishable with imprisonment up to 6 months or fine up to Rs 50,000 or both.

E-cigarette ban aimed at saving youth from 'new form of intoxication': PM Modi

17 minutes of PM Modi speech at UNGA: Key highlights

<p>India at the United Nations slammed Pakistan Prime Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/imran-khan-goofs-up-at-unga-calls-pm-modi-indian-president-252548">Imran Khan's UNGA speech </a>and described it as "misuse, rather abuse, of an<br />
opportunity to reflect".</p>

<p>India's delegate at UN General Assembly and first secretary, Ministry of External Affairs Vidisha Maitra stated that the General Assembly has rarely witnessed the "invocation of phrases such as 'pogrom', 'bloodbath', 'racial superiority', 'pick up the gun' and 'fight to the end.'"</p>

<p>She added that such an act "reflects a medieval mindset and not a 21st century vision". Maitra was addressing the UN in India's right to reply.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Unfortunately, what we heard today from Prime Minister Imran Khan of Pakistan was a callous portrayal of the world in binary terms. Us vs them; rich versus poor; North versus South; developed versus&nbsp;developing; Muslims versus others. A script that fosters divisiveness at the United Nations. Attempts to sharpen differences and stir up hatred, are simply put - 'hate speech'," Maitra told the Assembly.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Prime Minister Khan’s threat of unleashing nuclear devastation qualifies as brinksmanship, not statesmanship... his justification of terrorism was brazen and incendiary," Maitra said, asking the Pak PM to address the following questions:</p>

<p><strong>1. </strong>Can Pakistan confirm the fact that it is home to 130 UN designated terrorists and 25 terrorist entities listed by the UN, as of today?</p>

<p><strong>2</strong>. Will Pakistan acknowledge that it is the only government in the world that provides pension to an individual listed by the UN in the Al Qaeda and Da’esh Sanctions list!</p>

<p><strong>3.</strong> Can Pakistan explain why here in New York, its premier bank, the Habib Bank had to shut shop after it was fined millions of dollars over terror financing?</p>

<p><strong>4</strong>. Will Pakistan deny that the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)&nbsp; has put the country on notice for its violations of more than 20 of the 27 key parameters?</p>

<p><strong>5</strong>. Would Prime Minister Khan deny to the city of New York that he was an open defender of Osama bin Laden?</p>

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<p>Maitra stated that Pakistan is "trying to play its wild card as the newfound champion of human rights," adding that the size of Pakistan's minority population has shrunk from 23 per cent in 1947 to a mere 3 per cent today.</p>

<p>"This a country that has shrunk the size of its minority community from 23 per cent in 1947 to 3 per cent today and has subjected Christians, Sikhs, Ahmadiyas, Hindus, Shias, Pashtuns, Sindhis and Balochis to draconian blasphemy laws, systemic persecution, blatant abuse and forced conversions," she told the UN.</p>

<p>Dismissing the Kashmir rant by Imran Khan, which constituted around 20 minutes of his 40 minute speech, India said, "While Pakistan has ventured to upstream terrorism and downstream hate speech there, India is going ahead with mainstreaming development in Jammu and Kashmir."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Adding, "mainstreaming of Jammu &amp; Kashmir, as well as Ladakh, in India’s thriving and vibrant democracy with a millennia-old heritage of diversity, pluralism and tolerance is well and truly underway. Irreversibly so".<br />
<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> in his UNGA address on Friday said that that terrorism is a challenge not for any one country, but for the entire world.</p>

<p>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".</p>

<p>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;</p>

<p>Interestingly, PM Modi's in his speech did not mention Pakistan even once.&nbsp;</p>


India at the United Nations slammed Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's UNGA speech and described it as "misuse, rather abuse, of an opportunity to reflect". India's delegate at UN General Assembly and first secretary, Ministry of External Affairs Vidisha Maitra stated that the General Assembly has rarely witnessed the "invocation of phrases such as 'pogrom', 'bloodbath', 'racial superiority', 'pick up the gun' and 'fight to the end.

India at the United Nations slammed Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's UNGA speech and described it as "misuse, rather abuse, of an opportunity to reflect". India's delegate at UN General Assembly and first secretary, Ministry of External Affairs Vidisha Maitra stated that the General Assembly has rarely witnessed the "invocation of phrases such as 'pogrom', 'bloodbath', 'racial superiority', 'pick up the gun' and 'fight to the end.'" She added that such an act "reflects a medieval mindset and not a 21st century vision". Maitra was addressing the UN in India's right to reply. Vidisha Maitra, First Secretary MEA exercises India's right of reply to Pakistan PM Imran Khan's speech: PM Imran Khan's threat of unleashing nuclear devastation qualifies as brinksmanship not statesmanship. #UNGA pic.twitter.com/m1VRCwZHRg — ANI (@ANI) September 28, 2019 × "Unfortunately, what we heard today from Prime Minister Imran Khan of Pakistan was a callous portrayal of the world in binary terms. Us vs them; rich versus poor; North versus South; developed versus developing; Muslims versus others. A script that fosters divisiveness at the United Nations. Attempts to sharpen differences and stir up hatred, are simply put - 'hate speech'," Maitra told the Assembly. × "Prime Minister Khan’s threat of unleashing nuclear devastation qualifies as brinksmanship, not statesmanship... his justification of terrorism was brazen and incendiary," Maitra said, asking the Pak PM to address the following questions: 1. Can Pakistan confirm the fact that it is home to 130 UN designated terrorists and 25 terrorist entities listed by the UN, as of today? 2. Will Pakistan acknowledge that it is the only government in the world that provides pension to an individual listed by the UN in the Al Qaeda and Da’esh Sanctions list! 3. Can Pakistan explain why here in New York, its premier bank, the Habib Bank had to shut shop after it was fined millions of dollars over terror financing? 4. Will Pakistan deny that the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has put the country on notice for its violations of more than 20 of the 27 key parameters? 5. Would Prime Minister Khan deny to the city of New York that he was an open defender of Osama bin Laden? Vidisha Maitra, First Secretary MEA exercises India's right of reply to Pakistan PM Imran Khan's speech: Can Pakistan PM confirm that it is home to 130 UN designated terrorists and 25 terrorist entities listed by the UN? pic.twitter.com/fIaUmPIHBH — ANI (@ANI) September 28, 2019 × Maitra stated that Pakistan is "trying to play its wild card as the newfound champion of human rights," adding that the size of Pakistan's minority population has shrunk from 23 per cent in 1947 to a mere 3 per cent today. "This a country that has shrunk the size of its minority community from 23 per cent in 1947 to 3 per cent today and has subjected Christians, Sikhs, Ahmadiyas, Hindus, Shias, Pashtuns, Sindhis and Balochis to draconian blasphemy laws, systemic persecution, blatant abuse and forced conversions," she told the UN. Dismissing the Kashmir rant by Imran Khan, which constituted around 20 minutes of his 40 minute speech, India said, "While Pakistan has ventured to upstream terrorism and downstream hate speech there, India is going ahead with mainstreaming development in Jammu and Kashmir." Adding, "mainstreaming of Jammu & Kashmir, as well as Ladakh, in India’s thriving and vibrant democracy with a millennia-old heritage of diversity, pluralism and tolerance is well and truly underway. Irreversibly so". Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his UNGA address 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. Interestingly, PM Modi's in his speech did not mention Pakistan even once.

Would Pak PM deny that he was an open defender of Osama bin Laden?: India at UN

<p>On Friday, the world witnessed two global leaders address the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). While <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/a-tale-of-two-speeches-heres-how-modi-changed-the-tone-this-year-at-unga-252543">Prime Minister Narendra Modi</a>'s speech focused on growth and development, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pak-pm-imran-khans-unga-speech-reflection-of-medieval-mindset-abuse-of-opportunity-to-reflect-india-at-un-252555">Pakistan PM Imran Khan</a> harped on the Kashmir issue and delivered a speech which had phrases such as "'pogrom', 'bloodbath', 'racial superiority', 'pick up the gun' and 'fight to the end.'"</p>

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<p>Undeniably, there were stark differences between the speeches delivered by the prime minister and his Pakistani counterpart.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"PM @narendramodi engagements at #UNGA: Climate change, universal health, sanitation, interaction with Fortune 500 companies, Bloomberg's Economic Forum, Mahatma Gandhi, bilateral meetings, CARICOM &amp; Pacific Islands plurilaterals, a dignified and statesman-like address at the #UNGA," Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeting out, adding in other post the fact that Khan's address encouraged "terrorism, war mongering, falsehood, deceit and misuse of the highest global platform".</p>

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<p><strong>PM Modi's UNGA address</strong></p>

<p>The world listened as PM Modi narrated India's growth story. It was a proud moment for India. During his address to the United Nations General Assembly, Modi touched upon various issues including development, security, counter-terrorism, and climate change, stating that India's message to the world was that of peace and harmony.</p>

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<p>Pakistan at UNGA seemed to have taken a cue from India as Pak PM brushed on the issue of climate change and urged countries with maximum greenhouse emission to take a call on the situation. Khan's speech quickly took a turn when he began speaking on Islamophobia and ended up warning of nuclear war at the global forum.</p>

<p>A last-ditch effort was made to internalise the Kashmir issue as Khan talked about minority and human rights while turning a blind eye to the state of minorities in his country and ignoring the plight of Uighurs in China.</p>

<p><strong>Pak PM's speech in numbers&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>While PM Modi didn't even mention Pakistan in his UNGA address, Khan's speech came studded with terms like India (mentioned 16 times in his speech), Modi (12), RSS (10), Hindu (5), Balakot.</p>

<p>Kashmir figured over 20 times in Khan's UNGA address while Islam was mention over 70 times.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Going overboard!</strong></p>

<p>The Pak PM spoke at the UN General Assembly for nearly an hour with nearly 25 minutes dedicated to raking up the Kashmir issue; PM Modi's address lasted slightly over 15 minutes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Khan goofed up during his maiden UNGA speech calling PM Modi as India's "president".</p>

<p>India at the UN today exercised its 'right to reply' and slammed Khan for his "hate speech"</p>

<p>India's delegate at UN General Assembly and first secretary, Ministry of External Affairs Vidisha Maitra stated that the General Assembly has rarely witnessed the "invocation of phrases such as 'pogrom', 'bloodbath', 'racial superiority', 'pick up the gun' and 'fight to the end.'"</p>

<p>She added that such an act "reflects a medieval mindset and not a 21st-century vision".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Unfortunately, what we heard today from Prime Minister Imran Khan of Pakistan was a callous portrayal of the world in binary terms. Us vs them; rich versus poor; North versus South; developed versus developing; Muslims versus others. A script that fosters divisiveness at the United Nations. Attempts to sharpen differences and stir up hatred, are simply put - 'hate speech'," Maitra told the Assembly.&nbsp;</p>


On Friday, the world witnessed two global leaders address the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). While Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech focused on growth and development, Pakistan PM Imran Khan harped on the Kashmir issue and delivered a speech which had phrases such as "'pogrom', 'bloodbath', 'racial superiority', 'pick up the gun' and 'fight to the end.

On Friday, the world witnessed two global leaders address the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). While Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech focused on growth and development, Pakistan PM Imran Khan harped on the Kashmir issue and delivered a speech which had phrases such as "'pogrom', 'bloodbath', 'racial superiority', 'pick up the gun' and 'fight to the end.'" PM @narendramodi engagements at #UNGA : Climate change, universal health, sanitation, interaction with Fortune 500 companies, Bloomberg's Economic Forum, Mahatma Gandhi, bilateral meetings, CARICOM & Pacific Islands plurilaterals, a dignified & statesman-like address at the #UNGA pic.twitter.com/87Z4bBNMhm — Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) September 27, 2019 × Undeniably, there were stark differences between the speeches delivered by the prime minister and his Pakistani counterpart. "PM @narendramodi engagements at #UNGA: Climate change, universal health, sanitation, interaction with Fortune 500 companies, Bloomberg's Economic Forum, Mahatma Gandhi, bilateral meetings, CARICOM & Pacific Islands plurilaterals, a dignified and statesman-like address at the #UNGA," Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeting out, adding in other post the fact that Khan's address encouraged "terrorism, war mongering, falsehood, deceit and misuse of the highest global platform". But then, not everyone feels that there is life beyond the jingoism of nuclear war, jihad, encouraging terrorism, war mongering, falsehood, deceit and misuse of the highest global platform. pic.twitter.com/p67KjjKFrS — Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) September 27, 2019 × PM Modi's UNGA address The world listened as PM Modi narrated India's growth story. It was a proud moment for India. During his address to the United Nations General Assembly, Modi touched upon various issues including development, security, counter-terrorism, and climate change, stating that India's message to the world was that of peace and harmony. × Khan's UNGA speech Pakistan at UNGA seemed to have taken a cue from India as Pak PM brushed on the issue of climate change and urged countries with maximum greenhouse emission to take a call on the situation. Khan's speech quickly took a turn when he began speaking on Islamophobia and ended up warning of nuclear war at the global forum. A last-ditch effort was made to internalise the Kashmir issue as Khan talked about minority and human rights while turning a blind eye to the state of minorities in his country and ignoring the plight of Uighurs in China. Pak PM's speech in numbers While PM Modi didn't even mention Pakistan in his UNGA address, Khan's speech came studded with terms like India (mentioned 16 times in his speech), Modi (12), RSS (10), Hindu (5), Balakot. Kashmir figured over 20 times in Khan's UNGA address while Islam was mention over 70 times. Going overboard! The Pak PM spoke at the UN General Assembly for nearly an hour with nearly 25 minutes dedicated to raking up the Kashmir issue; PM Modi's address lasted slightly over 15 minutes. Khan goofed up during his maiden UNGA speech calling PM Modi as India's "president". India at the UN today exercised its 'right to reply' and slammed Khan for his "hate speech" India's delegate at UN General Assembly and first secretary, Ministry of External Affairs Vidisha Maitra stated that the General Assembly has rarely witnessed the "invocation of phrases such as 'pogrom', 'bloodbath', 'racial superiority', 'pick up the gun' and 'fight to the end.'" She added that such an act "reflects a medieval mindset and not a 21st-century vision". "Unfortunately, what we heard today from Prime Minister Imran Khan of Pakistan was a callous portrayal of the world in binary terms. Us vs them; rich versus poor; North versus South; developed versus developing; Muslims versus others. A script that fosters divisiveness at the United Nations. Attempts to sharpen differences and stir up hatred, are simply put - 'hate speech'," Maitra told the Assembly.

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<p>Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Friday (local time) lauded the gradual growth in the Indian economy since liberalisation in the 1990s.</p>

<p>He made the statement while addressing the general debate of the 74th Session of the General Assembly.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Lee said, "India has grown steadily since the 1990s, with its economy gradually liberalised and becoming more enmeshed with its partners."</p>

<p>Prime Minister Loong was speaking on the topic of sustainable development of all countries across the globe.</p>

<p>"Sustainable development has become a priority for all countries," he said and added that everyone shares common challenges related to it such as creating jobs, raising standards of living, and eradicating poverty."But it is very difficult for any country to develop and progress on its own," he stressed.</p>

<p>Singapore Prime Minister also underlined that growth requires trade, investments and technologies.</p>

<p>The Prime Minister, at the same time, also referred to the overall economic development of the South Asian countries and reflected that China's accession to the World Trade Organisation in 2001 "presaged two decades of dramatic economic growth which lifted more than 850 million people out of poverty in the region."</p>

<p>Earlier in the day, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had addressed the UNGA on a range of issues including climate change, development, and forming a united stand against terrorism.&nbsp;</p>

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Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Friday (local time) lauded the gradual growth in the Indian economy since liberalisation in the 1990s. He made the statement while addressing the general debate of the 74th Session of the General Assembly.

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Friday (local time) lauded the gradual growth in the Indian economy since liberalisation in the 1990s. He made the statement while addressing the general debate of the 74th Session of the General Assembly. Prime Minister Lee said, "India has grown steadily since the 1990s, with its economy gradually liberalised and becoming more enmeshed with its partners." Prime Minister Loong was speaking on the topic of sustainable development of all countries across the globe. "Sustainable development has become a priority for all countries," he said and added that everyone shares common challenges related to it such as creating jobs, raising standards of living, and eradicating poverty."But it is very difficult for any country to develop and progress on its own," he stressed. Singapore Prime Minister also underlined that growth requires trade, investments and technologies. The Prime Minister, at the same time, also referred to the overall economic development of the South Asian countries and reflected that China's accession to the World Trade Organisation in 2001 "presaged two decades of dramatic economic growth which lifted more than 850 million people out of poverty in the region." Earlier in the day, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had addressed the UNGA on a range of issues including climate change, development, and forming a united stand against terrorism.

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<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi invoked three-millennia old Tamil poet and philosopher Kaniyan Poongundranar to highlight the essence of Indian unity in diversity and emphasise the feeling of kinship among all people in the world.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Calling Tamil as the oldest language of the world during his address to the 74th UNGA session said 3000 years ago, a great poet of India, Kaniyan Pungundranar wrote in Tamil the most ancient language of the world 'Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Kelir' which means 'We harbour a feeling of kinship for all places and all people are our own.'&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The literal translation of the quote is "To us all towns are one, all people our kin"The prime minister spoke in Tamil and his comments bear significance in the light of the storm that has arisen in the country in the wake of politics over Hindi language imposition. Emphasising India`s rich cultural diversity and heritage and its commitment to peace Modi said the country has given the world "Buddh" and not "Yudhh" (war). "If there is a country which has given the most sacrifices in UN peacekeeping mission, it is India", he said.</p>

<p>"Hum uss desh ke vaasi hain jisne dunia ko yuddh nahi Buddh diye hain, shanti ka sandesh diya hai (We are from the country which gave Buddh and not "yuddh" (war) to the world).And that is why our voice reflects our seriousness to alert the world against terrorism as well as anger," he said in his address to the UNGA, which is second in five years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Recalling Vivekananda's famous speech delivered at World Parliament of Religions, the Prime Minister said, "Around 125 years ago, India`s great spiritual leader, Swami Vivekananda had given a message to the world. The message was - Harmony and Peace and not dissension.</p>

<p>"The Prime Minister said the "world biggest democracy's message for the international community even today remains the same - Harmony and Peace."</p>

<p>This was the Prime Minister`s maiden speech at the UN General Assembly after assuming office for the second term. He had last addressed the gathering four years ago, with former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj representing India at the world body during the interim years.</p>

<p>The 69th session of the UNGA had witnessed the Indian Prime Minister calling for the early adaptation of the Comprehensive Convention on Global Terrorism, highlighting that it was a matter that had been pending for long. He had made it clear that India wanted to pursue bilateral talks with Pakistan in an environment of peace, free from the shadow of terror.</p>

<p>Modi's address at the UN comes on the final day of his week-long visit to the US. The leader had a packed agenda of bilaterals amongst other engagements, beginning with the mega "Howdy, Modi!" event in Houston event that witnessed him sharing the stage with US President Donald Trump before a crowd of more than 50,000 Indian-Americans.</p>


Prime Minister Narendra Modi invoked three-millennia old Tamil poet and philosopher Kaniyan Poongundranar to highlight the essence of Indian unity in diversity and emphasise the feeling of kinship among all people in the world.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi invoked three-millennia old Tamil poet and philosopher Kaniyan Poongundranar to highlight the essence of Indian unity in diversity and emphasise the feeling of kinship among all people in the world. Calling Tamil as the oldest language of the world during his address to the 74th UNGA session said 3000 years ago, a great poet of India, Kaniyan Pungundranar wrote in Tamil the most ancient language of the world 'Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Kelir' which means 'We harbour a feeling of kinship for all places and all people are our own.' "The literal translation of the quote is "To us all towns are one, all people our kin"The prime minister spoke in Tamil and his comments bear significance in the light of the storm that has arisen in the country in the wake of politics over Hindi language imposition. Emphasising India`s rich cultural diversity and heritage and its commitment to peace Modi said the country has given the world "Buddh" and not "Yudhh" (war). "If there is a country which has given the most sacrifices in UN peacekeeping mission, it is India", he said. "Hum uss desh ke vaasi hain jisne dunia ko yuddh nahi Buddh diye hain, shanti ka sandesh diya hai (We are from the country which gave Buddh and not "yuddh" (war) to the world).And that is why our voice reflects our seriousness to alert the world against terrorism as well as anger," he said in his address to the UNGA, which is second in five years. Recalling Vivekananda's famous speech delivered at World Parliament of Religions, the Prime Minister said, "Around 125 years ago, India`s great spiritual leader, Swami Vivekananda had given a message to the world. The message was - Harmony and Peace and not dissension. "The Prime Minister said the "world biggest democracy's message for the international community even today remains the same - Harmony and Peace." This was the Prime Minister`s maiden speech at the UN General Assembly after assuming office for the second term. He had last addressed the gathering four years ago, with former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj representing India at the world body during the interim years. The 69th session of the UNGA had witnessed the Indian Prime Minister calling for the early adaptation of the Comprehensive Convention on Global Terrorism, highlighting that it was a matter that had been pending for long. He had made it clear that India wanted to pursue bilateral talks with Pakistan in an environment of peace, free from the shadow of terror. Modi's address at the UN comes on the final day of his week-long visit to the US. The leader had a packed agenda of bilaterals amongst other engagements, beginning with the mega "Howdy, Modi!" event in Houston event that witnessed him sharing the stage with US President Donald Trump before a crowd of more than 50,000 Indian-Americans.

PM Modi quotes 3000-year old Tamil poet and philosopher Kaniyan Poongundranar at UNGA address

Principal Diplomatic Correspondent, Siddhant Sibbal speaks on PM Modi's UNGA speech

WION USA Direct: Siddhant Sibbal speaks on PM Modi's UNGA speech

<p>Prime Minister Modi started his speech at the United Nations General Assembly by highlighting India's campaign against the use of single-use plastic.</p>

<p>Addressing the UNGA PM Modi said, "While I was coming here, I read on the walls of the United Nations 'No more single-use plastic'. I am delighted to inform you that we are running a big campaign in India to free the country of single-use plastic.</p>

<p>Further talking about the country's cleanliness programme, PM Modi said, "When a developing nation successfully carries out the biggest cleanliness drive of the world and provides more than 11 crore toilets to its people just within 5 years, that system gives a message of inspiration to the entire world".</p>

<p>The Prime Minister also highlighted how India plans to increase its renewable energy capacity to 450 GW in the coming years, a point which was already highlighted by the leader during his Monday's address.</p>

<p>He also invited countries to join the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, which was launched by India during his address at the UN Climate Action Summit which was held on Monday.</p>

<p>While India's contribution to global warming is low, India is one of the leading countries in the fight against climate change, he said, highlighting how India has initiated the International Solar Alliance.&nbsp;</p>

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Prime Minister Modi started his speech at the United Nations General Assembly by highlighting India's campaign against the use of single-use plastic. Addressing the UNGA PM Modi said, "While I was coming here, I read on the walls of the United Nations 'No more single-use plastic'.

Prime Minister Modi started his speech at the United Nations General Assembly by highlighting India's campaign against the use of single-use plastic. Addressing the UNGA PM Modi said, "While I was coming here, I read on the walls of the United Nations 'No more single-use plastic'. I am delighted to inform you that we are running a big campaign in India to free the country of single-use plastic. Further talking about the country's cleanliness programme, PM Modi said, "When a developing nation successfully carries out the biggest cleanliness drive of the world and provides more than 11 crore toilets to its people just within 5 years, that system gives a message of inspiration to the entire world". The Prime Minister also highlighted how India plans to increase its renewable energy capacity to 450 GW in the coming years, a point which was already highlighted by the leader during his Monday's address. He also invited countries to join the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, which was launched by India during his address at the UN Climate Action Summit which was held on Monday. While India's contribution to global warming is low, India is one of the leading countries in the fight against climate change, he said, highlighting how India has initiated the International Solar Alliance.

We are running a big campaign to free the country of single-use plastic: PM Modi at UNGA

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PM Modi addresses the UNGA

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi&nbsp;hailed the government's flagship scheme, Ayushman Bharat&nbsp;while addressing&nbsp;the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Friday.</p>

<p>Speaking at the UNGA, the PM Modi said:&nbsp; "When a developing country runs successfully the world's largest health insurance scheme, provides free health check-up of five lakh to around 50 crore people of the country,&nbsp;the arrangements made with it give a motivational message to the entire world."</p>

<p>During his speech, the Indian prime minister also stressed that the country will be free from&nbsp;tuberculosis by 2025.</p>

<p>"India will&nbsp;be tuberculosis free by 2025. We have opened 5,000 special pharmacies," he said.</p>

<p>"India has given insurance to 5,00,000 people. 500 million poor people have been given medical facilities. Around 800 varieties of vital medicines have been made available."</p>

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<p>AB-PMJAY is the flagship scheme of the government&nbsp;that provides cover of up to Rs 5 lakhs per family per year, for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization to over 10.74 crore vulnerable entitled families (approximately 50 crore beneficiaries).</p>

<p>Last year on September 23, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had launched PM-JAY from Ranchi, Jharkhand.</p>


Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the government's flagship scheme, Ayushman Bharat while addressing the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Friday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the government's flagship scheme, Ayushman Bharat while addressing the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Friday. Speaking at the UNGA, the PM Modi said: "When a developing country runs successfully the world's largest health insurance scheme, provides free health check-up of five lakh to around 50 crore people of the country, the arrangements made with it give a motivational message to the entire world." During his speech, the Indian prime minister also stressed that the country will be free from tuberculosis by 2025. "India will be tuberculosis free by 2025. We have opened 5,000 special pharmacies," he said. "India has given insurance to 5,00,000 people. 500 million poor people have been given medical facilities. Around 800 varieties of vital medicines have been made available." Health Cover for 50 crore Indians! pic.twitter.com/OLuUVPmHBu — PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 27, 2019 × AB-PMJAY is the flagship scheme of the government that provides cover of up to Rs 5 lakhs per family per year, for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization to over 10.74 crore vulnerable entitled families (approximately 50 crore beneficiaries). Last year on September 23, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had launched PM-JAY from Ranchi, Jharkhand.

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Countdown to PM Modi's speech at UNGA begins, slotted to speak at 7.30 pm IST. Watch video to know more.

Countdown to PM Modi's speech at UNGA begins, slotted to speak at 7.30 pm IST

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<p>When <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pm-modis-week-long-us-visit-to-end-with-unga-address-on-friday-252137">Prime Minister Narendra Modi</a> attended his first UNGA session in 2014, he stressed the need for bilateral talks with <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pakistan-called-out-by-us-for-staying-mum-over-chinas-treatment-of-muslims-252323">Pakistan</a>. The only disclaimer, Pakistan must create an environment for talks by addressing anti-India terrorism.</p>

<p>"I am prepared to engage in a serious <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/differing-narratives-while-pm-modi-ticks-all-boxes-at-un-pak-pm-harps-on-kashmir-252145">bilateral dialogue with Pakistan</a> in a peaceful atmosphere, without the shadow of terrorism, to promote our friendship and cooperation. However, Pakistan must also take its responsibility seriously to create an appropriate environment," PM Modi had said at UNGA in 2014.</p>

<p>In 2015, PM Modi addressed the UN sustainable development forum while the late former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj spoke at the UNGA.</p>

<p><strong>Watch: D-day at United Nations General Assembly</strong></p>

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<p>Again, India's message to Pakistan was articulate and could not be missed - 'talks and terror cannot go together'.</p>

<p>A year later in 2016, PM Modi skipped the UNGA meeting, but India kept the heat on Pakistan. During the session, former Pak PM Nawaz Sharif eulogised Kashmir-based terrorist Burhan Wani as a martyr and the "symbol of the latest Kashmiri Intifada" and in response, India highlighted the oppression of minorities in Pakistan.</p>

<p>The last two UNGA sessions saw India taking the pole position on several global issues.</p>

<p>But this year is not any other year. Pulwama terror attacks, Balakot airstrikes, the re-election of PM Modi and then the decision to abrogate Article 370 Kashmir.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Countdown to PM Modi's speech at UNGA begins, slotted to speak at 8.30 pm IST</strong></p>

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<p>Pakistan is shaken, Imran Khan is running from pillar to post to find that elusive support while India is on the front-foot from the word go.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Modi is leading India from the front this time.</p>

<p>He started the UNGA week by addressing the United Nations Climate Change Summit where he highlighted the government's climate action policies and called for a global movement to bring about change.</p>

<p>PM Modi in the third US-India bilateral meeting with Trump set a trade target of 60 billion dollars.</p>

<p>So far, PM Modi has conducted bilateral meetings with more than ten global leaders including US President Trump on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. Modi also reached out to small Island countries at the India Pacific Island meet and the 1st India Caribbean Summit to strengthen ties and improve cooperation.</p>

<p>Considering all this, PM Modi is expected to thwart Imran Khan's misinformation campaign. The Indian PM has already taken the attack to Pakistan.</p>

<p>The prime minister kicked-off his <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/howdy-america-key-highlights-of-pm-modis-us-visit-252166">US visit</a> by sharing the stage with US President Donald Trump at the 'Howdy, Modi' event during which he said, "whether it is the perpetrators of the 9/11 terrorist attack or the 26/11 in India, where were the plotters of these attacks found?"</p>

<p>PM Modi also exposed Pakistan's unhealthy obsession with terrorism in the global arena.</p>

<p>"Some people, who are not able to govern their own country, have a problem with what India is doing," PM Modi had said, adding, "now the time has come for a decisive battle against terrorism and those who encourage terrorism."</p>


When Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended his first UNGA session in 2014, he stressed the need for bilateral talks with Pakistan. The only disclaimer, Pakistan must create an environment for talks by addressing anti-India terrorism.

When Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended his first UNGA session in 2014, he stressed the need for bilateral talks with Pakistan. The only disclaimer, Pakistan must create an environment for talks by addressing anti-India terrorism. "I am prepared to engage in a serious bilateral dialogue with Pakistan in a peaceful atmosphere, without the shadow of terrorism, to promote our friendship and cooperation. However, Pakistan must also take its responsibility seriously to create an appropriate environment," PM Modi had said at UNGA in 2014. In 2015, PM Modi addressed the UN sustainable development forum while the late former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj spoke at the UNGA. Watch: D-day at United Nations General Assembly Again, India's message to Pakistan was articulate and could not be missed - 'talks and terror cannot go together'. A year later in 2016, PM Modi skipped the UNGA meeting, but India kept the heat on Pakistan. During the session, former Pak PM Nawaz Sharif eulogised Kashmir-based terrorist Burhan Wani as a martyr and the "symbol of the latest Kashmiri Intifada" and in response, India highlighted the oppression of minorities in Pakistan. The last two UNGA sessions saw India taking the pole position on several global issues. But this year is not any other year. Pulwama terror attacks, Balakot airstrikes, the re-election of PM Modi and then the decision to abrogate Article 370 Kashmir. Watch: Countdown to PM Modi's speech at UNGA begins, slotted to speak at 8.30 pm IST Pakistan is shaken, Imran Khan is running from pillar to post to find that elusive support while India is on the front-foot from the word go. Prime Minister Modi is leading India from the front this time. He started the UNGA week by addressing the United Nations Climate Change Summit where he highlighted the government's climate action policies and called for a global movement to bring about change. PM Modi in the third US-India bilateral meeting with Trump set a trade target of 60 billion dollars. So far, PM Modi has conducted bilateral meetings with more than ten global leaders including US President Trump on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. Modi also reached out to small Island countries at the India Pacific Island meet and the 1st India Caribbean Summit to strengthen ties and improve cooperation. Considering all this, PM Modi is expected to thwart Imran Khan's misinformation campaign. The Indian PM has already taken the attack to Pakistan. The prime minister kicked-off his US visit by sharing the stage with US President Donald Trump at the 'Howdy, Modi' event during which he said, "whether it is the perpetrators of the 9/11 terrorist attack or the 26/11 in India, where were the plotters of these attacks found?" PM Modi also exposed Pakistan's unhealthy obsession with terrorism in the global arena. "Some people, who are not able to govern their own country, have a problem with what India is doing," PM Modi had said, adding, "now the time has come for a decisive battle against terrorism and those who encourage terrorism."

At UNGA today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi to lead from the front

D-day at United Nations General Assembly as Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the annual high-level UN General Assembly (UNGA) session today along with his Pakistani counterpart Imran Khan.

D-day at United Nations General Assembly

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