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Indian PM Narendra Modi will meet US President Donald Trump today at 3:45 PM IST today. PM Modi is set to hold 4 bilaterals on the sidelines of the G7 Summit today. Watch this video to know more.

All eyes on crucial Modi-Trump bilateral meet

Indian PM Narendra Modi will meet US President Donald Trump at 3:45 PM IST today. PM Modi is set to hold 4 bilaterals on the sidelines of the G7 Summit today. Watch this video to know more.

India at G7 Summit after a gap of 10 years

PM Modi-Trump to hold talks at 3:45 PM IST today

Indian PM Narendra Modi will meet US President Donald Trump today. PM Modi is set to hold 4 bilaterals on the sidelines of the G7 Summit today. Watch this video to know more.

Indian PM Modi to meet US President today

Indian PM Narendra Modi is set to hold 4 bilaterals on the sidelines of the G7 Summit today. Watch this video to know more.

Indian PM to hold 4 bilaterals at G7 Summit today

Indian PM Narendra Modi met Senegal President Macky Sall. Indian PM Modi is set to hold 4 bilaterals on the sidelines of the G7 Summit today. Watch this video to know more.

Indian PM Modi meets Senegal President

US President Donald Trump met with Egypt's President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on the sidelines of G7 Summit. Watch this video to know more.

Trump meets Egypt's President on the sidelines of G7 Summit

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/prime-minister-narendra-modi-departs-for-france-to-attend-g7-summit-245430">Prime Minister Narendra Modi</a> on Sunday offered prayers at the Shreenathji Temple in Manama, shortly before his <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mann-ki-baat-pm-modi-issues-a-clarion-call-to-make-india-plastic-free-245433">departure for France</a> to attend the G7 summit.

While in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Modi had made a "special purchase" using his RuPay card to offer as Prasad in the Shreenathji Temple.

The purchase was made from what appeared to be an Indian Sweets shop in the country.

"Thank you Bahrain for the warmth and affection PM @narendramodi concludes his historic visit with prayers at the 200 years old Shreenathji Temple in #Manama, the oldest temple in the region. The temple reflects the pluralism of Bahraini society," External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar wrote on Twitter.

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The Prime Minister was on the last leg of his three-nation tour.&nbsp;His visit to Bahrain marked the first by an Indian Prime Minister to the country.

During his stay, Modi held a bilateral meeting with his Bahraini counterpart, Prince Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, following which a string of Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) was exchanged in the fields of culture, space, solar energy and on the roll-out of RuPay card.

The visit to the Shreenathji Temple was the last planned engagement by the Prime Minister in Bahrain and marked the successful completion of his three nation-tour. The tour came ahead of the G7 summit in Biarritz, where India has been invited as a partner country.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday offered prayers at the Shreenathji Temple in Manama, shortly before his departure for France to attend the G7 summit. While in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Modi had made a "special purchase" using his RuPay card to offer as Prasad in the Shreenathji Temple.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday offered prayers at the Shreenathji Temple in Manama, shortly before his departure for France to attend the G7 summit. While in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Modi had made a "special purchase" using his RuPay card to offer as Prasad in the Shreenathji Temple. The purchase was made from what appeared to be an Indian Sweets shop in the country. "Thank you Bahrain for the warmth and affection PM @narendramodi concludes his historic visit with prayers at the 200 years old Shreenathji Temple in #Manama, the oldest temple in the region. The temple reflects the pluralism of Bahraini society," External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar wrote on Twitter. Thank you Bahrain for the warmth and affection PM @narendramodi concludes his historic visit with prayers at the 200 years old Shreenathji Temple in #Manama, the oldest temple in the region. The temple reflects the pluralism of Bahraini society. pic.twitter.com/no1fei2UPs — Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) August 25, 2019 × The Prime Minister was on the last leg of his three-nation tour. His visit to Bahrain marked the first by an Indian Prime Minister to the country. During his stay, Modi held a bilateral meeting with his Bahraini counterpart, Prince Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, following which a string of Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) was exchanged in the fields of culture, space, solar energy and on the roll-out of RuPay card. The visit to the Shreenathji Temple was the last planned engagement by the Prime Minister in Bahrain and marked the successful completion of his three nation-tour. The tour came ahead of the G7 summit in Biarritz, where India has been invited as a partner country.

Bahrain: PM Modi offers prayers at Shreenathji Temple in Manama

PM Modi launches the renovation of 200 years old Shrinath temple in Bahrain. This program is basically aiming to be it a hub for Indian weddings. PM Modi is the first-ever Indian Prime Minister to visit Bahrain. Bahrain is actually the home to several Hindu temples.

PM Modi launches the renovation of 200 years old Shrinath temple in Bahrain

PM Modi meets United Nations Chief Antonio Guterres. To know more watch the video

PM Modi meets United Nations Chief

Indian PM Modi meets Boris Johnson. Its PM Modi's first bilateral meeting on G7 Sidelines

G-7 Summit: Indian PM Modi meets Boris Johnson

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/second-modi-trump-meeting-to-take-place-on-monday-in-france-245571">Prime Minister Narendra Modi</a> held bilateral talks with Britain's new Prime Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-pm-boris-johnson-told-tusk-we-leave-european-union-on-october-31-whatever-the-circumstances-245585">Boris Johnson</a> on the sidelines of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-japan-agree-trade-deal-in-principle-245579">G7 Summit</a> in France on Sunday. This is the first engagement between the two leaders ever since Boris Johnson took charge as the British PM. The meeting lasted for 30 minutes.

Both the leaders had a conversation last week during which PM Modi congratulated Johnson for assuming charge as the British PM.

During the same conversation, PM Modi had&nbsp;raised the issue of violent protests that took place outside the Indian Mission by Pak and Khalistani groups on India's Independence Day with the British Prime Minister.

A government readout said that Prime Minister Modi "drew attention to the challenges posed by vested interests pursuing their motivated agenda, including by violent means."

Adding, "In this context, he referred to the violence and vandalism perpetrated by a large mob against the High Commission of India in London on the last Independence Day of India."

The British Prime Minister had regretted the incident and assured the safety of the Indian Mission.

The UK also made clear that Kashmir is a bilateral issue between India and Pakistan.

A UK government release on the same read, "The Prime Minister and Prime Minister Modi discussed the current situation in Kashmir. The Prime Minister made clear that the UK views the issue of Kashmir is one for India and Pakistan to resolve bilaterally. He underlined the importance&nbsp;of resolving issues through dialogue."

The United Kingdom has also stated that it did&nbsp;not support any statement from the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) during the consultative meet which was called at the behest of China on August 16 in the backdrop of India removing the special status for Jammu and Kashmir.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Britain's new Prime Minister Boris Johnson on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France on Sunday. This is the first engagement between the two leaders ever since Boris Johnson took charge as the British PM.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Britain's new Prime Minister Boris Johnson on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France on Sunday. This is the first engagement between the two leaders ever since Boris Johnson took charge as the British PM. The meeting lasted for 30 minutes. Both the leaders had a conversation last week during which PM Modi congratulated Johnson for assuming charge as the British PM. During the same conversation, PM Modi had raised the issue of violent protests that took place outside the Indian Mission by Pak and Khalistani groups on India's Independence Day with the British Prime Minister. A government readout said that Prime Minister Modi "drew attention to the challenges posed by vested interests pursuing their motivated agenda, including by violent means." Adding, "In this context, he referred to the violence and vandalism perpetrated by a large mob against the High Commission of India in London on the last Independence Day of India." The British Prime Minister had regretted the incident and assured the safety of the Indian Mission. The UK also made clear that Kashmir is a bilateral issue between India and Pakistan. A UK government release on the same read, "The Prime Minister and Prime Minister Modi discussed the current situation in Kashmir. The Prime Minister made clear that the UK views the issue of Kashmir is one for India and Pakistan to resolve bilaterally. He underlined the importance of resolving issues through dialogue." The United Kingdom has also stated that it did not support any statement from the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) during the consultative meet which was called at the behest of China on August 16 in the backdrop of India removing the special status for Jammu and Kashmir.

PM Modi meets British counterpart Boris Johnson on sidelines of G7 Summit in France

PM Modi will be one of the few G7 leaders in France not from the G7 group. Macron says that nations need to pull back from the trade war. Climate change & Amazon fires top priority, says Macron. Watch this video to know more.

G7 Summit From Aug 24-26, Indian PM is the special invitee

WION Speed News: Watch top national and international news of the morning - August 25th, 2019

PM Modi is the first-ever Indian Prime Minister to visit Bahrain. Today he will visit a 200 years old Shrinath temple for the launch of its renovation. Bahrain is actually the home to several Hindu temples.

PM Modi will visit 200 yrs old Shrinath temple in Bahrain to launch renovation of temple

PM Modi conferred with King Hamad Order of the Renaissance. PM Modi accepts the honour on behalf of 1.3 billion Indians.

PM Modi first Indian PM to visit Bahrain, honoured by the King of Bahrain

Over the weekend, two countries of the Islamic world - the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain - honoured PM Modi with their top honours. While UAE's Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan conferred his country's highest civilian award - The Zayed Medal, Bahrain's king honoured PM Modi with '<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bahrain-honours-pm-modi-with-king-hamad-order-of-the-renaissance-245393">King Hamad Order of the Renaissance</a>'.

While accepting Bahrain's award PM said, "I feel very honoured and fortunate to be awarded 'The King Hamad Order of the Renaissance'. I am equally honoured by your majesty's friendship for me and for my country. I humbly accept this prestigious honour on behalf of 1.3 billion Indians."

In all, six times countries from the Islamic world have had honoured PM Modi with their top honours.&nbsp;

The first Islamic country was Saudi Arabia in April 2016 which awarded 'King Abdulaziz Sash' award' to PM Modi. Afghanistan in June 2016 honoured PM Modi with 'Amir Amanullah Khan' award which was followed by Palestine, which conferred the 'Grand Collar of the State of Palestine' award in February 2018.

Earlier this year, the Maldives conferred ‘Rule of Nishan Izzuddeen’ to PM Modi in June 2019 which was the first foreign visit of PM Modi after taking charge in the second term.

India and the Islamic world has seen a growing engagement and strengthing of ties.&nbsp;Responding to WION on a question on ties with the&nbsp;Islamic&nbsp;world,&nbsp;TS Tirumurti, secretary economic relations, Ministry of External Affairs said,&nbsp;"Our engagement has been extremely robust and our relations with the&nbsp;Arab countries and many of the other countries are at an all-time high. There is absolutely no doubt about it, our relations with the Gulf are at an all-time high. And there is absolutely no question of the fact that we enjoy excellent relations with the&nbsp;Islamic&nbsp;world."

Two-way investment between West Asia and India has been increasing. Earlier this month, Saudi Arabia backed Saudi&nbsp;Aramco - one of the&nbsp;world's largest company by revenue and announced that it will acquire 20 per cent stake in Reliance's oil, making it India's largest foreign direct investment.&nbsp;

PM Modi has also been honoured with UN's highest environmental honour, 'Champions of the Earth' award (2018), the '2018 Seoul Peace Prize' and Russia's highest civilian award the 'Order of St Andrew the Apostle'.

Meanwhile, there has been outrage in Pakistan over PM Modi being conferred the top civilian award of the UAE. Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani, along with the parliamentary delegation, has cancelled his scheduled UAE visit in light of PM Modi visit to the UAE.

Pakistan's foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi reacted to the cancellation of the visit and said, while "we should respect his decision, he became too&nbsp;sentimental".

He explained,&nbsp;"the UAE is our friend and they have supported us," adding, "just one year ago they bailed us out".

Over the weekend, two countries of the Islamic world - the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain - honoured PM Modi with their top honours. While UAE's Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan conferred his country's highest civilian award - The Zayed Medal, Bahrain's king honoured PM Modi with 'King Hamad Order of the Renaissance'.

Over the weekend, two countries of the Islamic world - the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain - honoured PM Modi with their top honours. While UAE's Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan conferred his country's highest civilian award - The Zayed Medal, Bahrain's king honoured PM Modi with 'King Hamad Order of the Renaissance'. While accepting Bahrain's award PM said, "I feel very honoured and fortunate to be awarded 'The King Hamad Order of the Renaissance'. I am equally honoured by your majesty's friendship for me and for my country. I humbly accept this prestigious honour on behalf of 1.3 billion Indians." In all, six times countries from the Islamic world have had honoured PM Modi with their top honours. The first Islamic country was Saudi Arabia in April 2016 which awarded 'King Abdulaziz Sash' award' to PM Modi. Afghanistan in June 2016 honoured PM Modi with 'Amir Amanullah Khan' award which was followed by Palestine, which conferred the 'Grand Collar of the State of Palestine' award in February 2018. Earlier this year, the Maldives conferred ‘Rule of Nishan Izzuddeen’ to PM Modi in June 2019 which was the first foreign visit of PM Modi after taking charge in the second term. India and the Islamic world has seen a growing engagement and strengthing of ties. Responding to WION on a question on ties with the Islamic world, TS Tirumurti, secretary economic relations, Ministry of External Affairs said, "Our engagement has been extremely robust and our relations with the Arab countries and many of the other countries are at an all-time high. There is absolutely no doubt about it, our relations with the Gulf are at an all-time high. And there is absolutely no question of the fact that we enjoy excellent relations with the Islamic world." Two-way investment between West Asia and India has been increasing. Earlier this month, Saudi Arabia backed Saudi Aramco - one of the world's largest company by revenue and announced that it will acquire 20 per cent stake in Reliance's oil, making it India's largest foreign direct investment. PM Modi has also been honoured with UN's highest environmental honour, 'Champions of the Earth' award (2018), the '2018 Seoul Peace Prize' and Russia's highest civilian award the 'Order of St Andrew the Apostle'. Meanwhile, there has been outrage in Pakistan over PM Modi being conferred the top civilian award of the UAE. Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani, along with the parliamentary delegation, has cancelled his scheduled UAE visit in light of PM Modi visit to the UAE. Pakistan's foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi reacted to the cancellation of the visit and said, while "we should respect his decision, he became too sentimental". He explained, "the UAE is our friend and they have supported us," adding, "just one year ago they bailed us out".

6 times Islamic countries honoured PM Modi with their highest awards 

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/6-times-islamic-countries-honoured-pm-modi-with-their-highest-awards-245560">PM Modi</a> is all set to meet <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/very-big-trade-deal-after-brexit-bigger-than-weve-ever-had-trumps-promise-to-uk-pm-boris-johnson-at-g7-245514">US President Donald Trump</a> on Monday at around 3.45 pm in France. The meeting is expected to last around 45 minutes till 4.30 pm.

The engagement will take place on the sidelines of the ongoing <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/beneath-show-of-bonhomie-rifts-emerge-between-trump-and-western-allies-at-the-g7-summit-245543">G7 Summit</a> in Biarritz. This will be the second time when both world leaders will meet this year. They last met on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Osaka, Japan a couple of months back.

Both the leaders will come face to face for the first time at the G7 Summit during Cultural Program and Leaders’ Dinner on Sunday evening.&nbsp;

The ongoing India-Pak situation in the backdrop of New Delhi removing the special status for the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir is bound to be discussed.&nbsp;

"India’s decision to rescind Article 370 in Kashmir is an internal decision, but certainly with regional implications.&nbsp;And President Trump will likely want to hear how Prime Minister Modi intends to calm regional tensions in light of this significant move", a senior Trump administration official said during a teleconference on Trumps's G7 Summit.

Donald Trump has offered to mediate on Kashmir three times, something that has irked New Delhi which has made it clear that India, Pakistan ties follow Simla and Lahore agreements according to which no third party mediation is acceptable. Trade, defence ties and the Afghan peace process will also be discussed.&nbsp;

Senior Trump administration official said, "They will look for solutions on the trade front. The US is looking at India to reduce tariffs and open its markets."

Last week both the leaders spoke during which India had raised the rhetoric coming from Islamabad since August 5 that impacts regional stability.&nbsp;

All in all, PM Modi will have 4 bilaterals on the sidelines of the G7 Summit.

India is "Biarritz partner" country along with Australia, Chile, South Africa, Rwanda, Senegal, Egypt and Burkina Faso. Climate, biodiversity will be the main focuses of the 45th G7 Summit whose theme is "combating inequality".

It is after a gap of more than 10 years that India has been invited at the G7 Summit, the last time being 2005 when the then British Prime Minister Tony Blair had invited the then Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the Gleneagles Summit.

On Thursday PM was in France on a state visit and met with French President Emmanuel Macron for the 5th time.

PM Modi visited France in 2017 followed by the visit of the French President in 2018 and then meetings on the sidelines of G20 Summit in Argentina and Japan in December 2018 and June 2019, respectively. After his France visit, the prime minister went to the UAE and Bahrain where he met with the top leadership and launched RuPay card.

PM Modi is back in France for the G7 Summit.

PM Modi is all set to meet US President Donald Trump on Monday at around 3.45 pm in France. The meeting is expected to last around 45 minutes till 4.30 pm. The engagement will take place on the sidelines of the ongoing G7 Summit in Biarritz.

PM Modi is all set to meet US President Donald Trump on Monday at around 3.45 pm in France. The meeting is expected to last around 45 minutes till 4.30 pm. The engagement will take place on the sidelines of the ongoing G7 Summit in Biarritz. This will be the second time when both world leaders will meet this year. They last met on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Osaka, Japan a couple of months back. Both the leaders will come face to face for the first time at the G7 Summit during Cultural Program and Leaders’ Dinner on Sunday evening. The ongoing India-Pak situation in the backdrop of New Delhi removing the special status for the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir is bound to be discussed. "India’s decision to rescind Article 370 in Kashmir is an internal decision, but certainly with regional implications. And President Trump will likely want to hear how Prime Minister Modi intends to calm regional tensions in light of this significant move", a senior Trump administration official said during a teleconference on Trumps's G7 Summit. Donald Trump has offered to mediate on Kashmir three times, something that has irked New Delhi which has made it clear that India, Pakistan ties follow Simla and Lahore agreements according to which no third party mediation is acceptable. Trade, defence ties and the Afghan peace process will also be discussed. Senior Trump administration official said, "They will look for solutions on the trade front. The US is looking at India to reduce tariffs and open its markets." Last week both the leaders spoke during which India had raised the rhetoric coming from Islamabad since August 5 that impacts regional stability. All in all, PM Modi will have 4 bilaterals on the sidelines of the G7 Summit. India is "Biarritz partner" country along with Australia, Chile, South Africa, Rwanda, Senegal, Egypt and Burkina Faso. Climate, biodiversity will be the main focuses of the 45th G7 Summit whose theme is "combating inequality". It is after a gap of more than 10 years that India has been invited at the G7 Summit, the last time being 2005 when the then British Prime Minister Tony Blair had invited the then Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the Gleneagles Summit. On Thursday PM was in France on a state visit and met with French President Emmanuel Macron for the 5th time. PM Modi visited France in 2017 followed by the visit of the French President in 2018 and then meetings on the sidelines of G20 Summit in Argentina and Japan in December 2018 and June 2019, respectively. After his France visit, the prime minister went to the UAE and Bahrain where he met with the top leadership and launched RuPay card. PM Modi is back in France for the G7 Summit.

Second Modi-Trump meeting to take place on Monday in France

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in France to attend the G7 Summit. Modi will be joining world leaders for a dinner shortly Watch this video to know more.

Indian PM Modi arrives in France for G7 Summit

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-becomes-first-indian-prime-minister-to-visit-bahrain-245360">Prime Minister Narendra Modi</a> on Saturday addressed the Indian diaspora shortly after reaching Bahrain. He is the first Indian prime minister to visit the country.&nbsp;

"The welcome Bahrain has given me made me feel that I am in some part of India," the prime minister said. &nbsp;

"There is an old relationship between Gujarat and Bahrain.I'll be going to the temple and will pray for your well being. I will launch the redevelopment of the temple. This temple is a reflection of your faith and tribute to Bahrain's multiculturalism".

"India has decided to multiply the size of our economy by twice in the upcoming 5 years. 5 trillion dollars economy in the target in front of us," he said.&nbsp;

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PM Modi said that it could too long for an Indian prime minister to visit Bahrain.&nbsp;

PM Modi said India is one of the most digitally connected countries and this has made banking available to many in India.&nbsp;"The cheapest mobile data in the world is available in India," the prime minister said.&nbsp;

He said, "BHIM app, UPI and Jan Dhan have made banking in reach of the common man".

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He announced that RuPay card will soon be launched in Bahrain and an MoU was signed regarding this on Saturday. Soon will say, "Pay with RuPay to your friends in Bahrain", PM said.

There are around 350,000 Indian nationals living in the west Asian country. Bahrain launched ‘Little India in Bahrain’ project in November 2015 to acknowledge and mark the contribution of the Indian community to the history and progress of Bahrain.

The prime minister broke down during his address and remembered former finance minister Arun Jaitley who passed away on Saturday in New Delhi.&nbsp;

"Few days ago sister Sushma left us, today my friend Arun left me," he said.&nbsp;

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bahrain on Saturday on the third leg of this three-nation tour, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country.

Modi was received by Prime Minister of Bahrain Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa at the airport.

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The prime minister is scheduled to hold a bilateral with Al Khalifa, during which the two leaders are expected to discuss the entire spectrum of bilateral relations, as well as regional and international issues of mutual interest.

PM Modi reached Bahrain after winding-up his UAE visit where he held delegation-level talks and received the UAE's highest civilian award, '<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/uae-honours-pm-modi-with-highest-civilian-award-order-of-zayed-245309">Order of Zayed</a>'.&nbsp;

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed the Indian diaspora shortly after reaching Bahrain. He is the first Indian prime minister to visit the country.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed the Indian diaspora shortly after reaching Bahrain. He is the first Indian prime minister to visit the country. "The welcome Bahrain has given me made me feel that I am in some part of India," the prime minister said. "There is an old relationship between Gujarat and Bahrain.I'll be going to the temple and will pray for your well being. I will launch the redevelopment of the temple. This temple is a reflection of your faith and tribute to Bahrain's multiculturalism". "India has decided to multiply the size of our economy by twice in the upcoming 5 years. 5 trillion dollars economy in the target in front of us," he said. PM Modi to Indian community in Bahrain: I will visit Shrinathji Temple tomorrow and will pray for peace & prosperity in this country. It is also a matter of happiness that renovation of this temple will also officially begin tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/UDFsf3oo1u — ANI (@ANI) August 24, 2019 × PM Modi said that it could too long for an Indian prime minister to visit Bahrain. PM Modi said India is one of the most digitally connected countries and this has made banking available to many in India. "The cheapest mobile data in the world is available in India," the prime minister said. He said, "BHIM app, UPI and Jan Dhan have made banking in reach of the common man". PM Narendra Modi addressing Indian community in Bahrain: I realise that it took quite a long time for an Indian Prime Minister to visit Bahrain. However, I have been fortunate enough to be the 1st Indian PM to visit Bahrain pic.twitter.com/zvoLYq5oq6 — ANI (@ANI) August 24, 2019 × He announced that RuPay card will soon be launched in Bahrain and an MoU was signed regarding this on Saturday. Soon will say, "Pay with RuPay to your friends in Bahrain", PM said. There are around 350,000 Indian nationals living in the west Asian country. Bahrain launched ‘Little India in Bahrain’ project in November 2015 to acknowledge and mark the contribution of the Indian community to the history and progress of Bahrain. The prime minister broke down during his address and remembered former finance minister Arun Jaitley who passed away on Saturday in New Delhi. "Few days ago sister Sushma left us, today my friend Arun left me," he said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bahrain on Saturday on the third leg of this three-nation tour, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country. Modi was received by Prime Minister of Bahrain Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa at the airport. Addressing a huge community programme in Bahrain. Watch. https://t.co/w9V3steCGa — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 24, 2019 × The prime minister is scheduled to hold a bilateral with Al Khalifa, during which the two leaders are expected to discuss the entire spectrum of bilateral relations, as well as regional and international issues of mutual interest. PM Modi reached Bahrain after winding-up his UAE visit where he held delegation-level talks and received the UAE's highest civilian award, 'Order of Zayed'.

It took too long for an Indian PM to visit this country: PM Modi addresses Indian diaspora in Bahrain 

G7 leaders gathered in the French resort of Biarritz for the first working session of their latest summit on Sunday, August 25.

G7 leaders hold first working session

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mann-ki-baat-pm-modi-issues-a-clarion-call-to-make-india-plastic-free-245433">Prime Minister Narendra Modi</a> on Sunday revealed how he managed to communicate with <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/my-upbringing-does-not-allow-me-to-take-a-life-pm-modi-to-bear-grylls-on-fighting-a-tiger-241981">Bear Grylls</a>, a British adventurer on latter's show 'Man vs Wild'&nbsp;in Hindi.

There was much speculation as to how Modi managed to communicate with Grylls in Hindi while the TV personality responded adequately.

The Discovery Channel programme saw Modi, walking through the wild at the Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand.

"Some people ask me one thing, 'Modi ji, you were speaking in Hindi and Bear Grylls does not know Hindi, so how did you carry on such a fast conversation between the two of you?'" PM Modi said.

People were also curious to know if their conversation was edited and how many times they had to shoot, he said.

"The reality is that technology was used extensively in my conversation with Bear Grylls. Whenever I spoke, immediately there was a simultaneous translation into English or simultaneous interpretation in his ear. So I used to speak in Hindi, but he heard in English and because of that the communication became very easy and this is an amazing aspect of technology," PM Modi said during his monthly "Mann Ki Baat" programme.

The Prime Minister stressed that a lot of people wanted to know about the "Man vs Wild" episode broadcast on Discovery.

"So, when I was thinking of "Mann Ki Baat", I knew that there will be a lot of questions regarding my appearance in the show."&nbsp;

PM Modi also said that this one episode of Man vs Wild helped him reach out to a massive number of young people across the globe who follow the programme.

The TV episode featuring PM Modi was aired on August 12 and has been viewed by a record number of audiences.&nbsp; 
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday revealed how he managed to communicate with Bear Grylls, a British adventurer on latter's show 'Man vs Wild' in Hindi. There was much speculation as to how Modi managed to communicate with Grylls in Hindi while the TV personality responded adequately.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday revealed how he managed to communicate with Bear Grylls, a British adventurer on latter's show 'Man vs Wild' in Hindi. There was much speculation as to how Modi managed to communicate with Grylls in Hindi while the TV personality responded adequately. The Discovery Channel programme saw Modi, walking through the wild at the Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand. "Some people ask me one thing, 'Modi ji, you were speaking in Hindi and Bear Grylls does not know Hindi, so how did you carry on such a fast conversation between the two of you?'" PM Modi said. People were also curious to know if their conversation was edited and how many times they had to shoot, he said. "The reality is that technology was used extensively in my conversation with Bear Grylls. Whenever I spoke, immediately there was a simultaneous translation into English or simultaneous interpretation in his ear. So I used to speak in Hindi, but he heard in English and because of that the communication became very easy and this is an amazing aspect of technology," PM Modi said during his monthly "Mann Ki Baat" programme. The Prime Minister stressed that a lot of people wanted to know about the "Man vs Wild" episode broadcast on Discovery. "So, when I was thinking of "Mann Ki Baat", I knew that there will be a lot of questions regarding my appearance in the show." PM Modi also said that this one episode of Man vs Wild helped him reach out to a massive number of young people across the globe who follow the programme. The TV episode featuring PM Modi was aired on August 12 and has been viewed by a record number of audiences.

PM Modi reveals how he communicated with Bear Grylls in Hindi during Man vs Wild episode

In a drive against malnutrition, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mann-ki-baat-pm-modi-issues-a-clarion-call-to-make-india-plastic-free-245433">Prime Minister Narendra Modi</a> on Sunday called for observing the month of September as "Poshan Abhiyan."

"Today, due to lack of awareness, both poor and rich families are affected by malnutrition. The entire month of September will be observed as "Poshan Abhiyan" across the country," he said during his monthly "Mann Ki Baat" programme.

"Under the 'Poshan Abhiyaan'&nbsp;campaign, we through various scientific approaches will fight malnutrition and make the initiative a mass movement," the Prime Minister added.

Recalling the 'Mutthi Bhar Dhaanya'&nbsp;initiative, the Prime Minister said, "Mutthi Bhar Dhaanya" initiative has turned into a big movement in Nashik.

During the harvest period, Anganwadi workers collect a handful of rice grain from people.

This grain is used to make hot food for children and women."&nbsp; 
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In a drive against malnutrition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called for observing the month of September as "Poshan Abhiyan." "Today, due to lack of awareness, both poor and rich families are affected by malnutrition.

In a drive against malnutrition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called for observing the month of September as "Poshan Abhiyan." "Today, due to lack of awareness, both poor and rich families are affected by malnutrition. The entire month of September will be observed as "Poshan Abhiyan" across the country," he said during his monthly "Mann Ki Baat" programme. "Under the 'Poshan Abhiyaan' campaign, we through various scientific approaches will fight malnutrition and make the initiative a mass movement," the Prime Minister added. Recalling the 'Mutthi Bhar Dhaanya' initiative, the Prime Minister said, "Mutthi Bhar Dhaanya" initiative has turned into a big movement in Nashik. During the harvest period, Anganwadi workers collect a handful of rice grain from people. This grain is used to make hot food for children and women."

To combat malnutrition, PM calls for observing September as 'Poshan Abhiyan'

PM Modi speaks to the Nation through his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat' today. Let's Listen in...

PM Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat': ''Make India plastic free from this year''

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/it-took-too-long-for-indian-pm-to-visit-this-country-pm-modi-addresses-indian-diaspora-in-bahrain-245375">Prime Minister Narendra Modi</a> on Saturday paid an emotional tribute to former <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/leaders-politicians-arrive-at-jaitleys-residence-to-pay-tribute-last-rites-to-take-place-tomorrow-at-nigambodh-ghat-245311">union minister Arun Jaitley</a> at an Indian community event here stating that he had lost a friend with whom he was always connected in his political journey and with whom he had moved to realise dreams conjured together.

"I cannot imagine that I am here so far and my friend has gone," he said recalling his decades-old friendship with Jaitley. Towards the end of his address to the Indian community here, Modi told the gathering that he was in deeply pained over the demise of Jaitley earlier in the day.

Modi said these were difficult moments for him as he was bound by duty on one side and on the other side there were abiding memories of friendship.The Prime Minister said that Bahrain was filled with enthusiasm and India was celebrating the festival of Janmashtami but for him, there was a feeling of pain.

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"At this moment, I am standing before you with deep pain in my heart. From student life, the friend with whom step after step of public life was taken, the political journey was undertaken... staying connected with each other at every moment, facing struggles together, dreaming together and working for realisation of dreams, such a long journey was done with that friend Arun Jaitley, India's former Defence Minister, Finance Minister, he passed away today. I cannot imagine that I am here so far and my friend has gone," Jaitley said.

He also remembered party leader and former union minister Sushma Swaraj who died on August 6.

"Some days back, our former external affairs minister sister Sushmaji passed away. Today my friend Arun has gone. I am facing difficult moments. One one side I am bound by duty and on the other, there are feelings of friendship. From Bahrain, I pay my tributes, bow to him, I pray that Almighty gives courage to his family members," Modi said.&nbsp; 
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid an emotional tribute to former union minister Arun Jaitley at an Indian community event here stating that he had lost a friend with whom he was always connected in his political journey and with whom he had moved to realise dreams conjured together.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid an emotional tribute to former union minister Arun Jaitley at an Indian community event here stating that he had lost a friend with whom he was always connected in his political journey and with whom he had moved to realise dreams conjured together. "I cannot imagine that I am here so far and my friend has gone," he said recalling his decades-old friendship with Jaitley. Towards the end of his address to the Indian community here, Modi told the gathering that he was in deeply pained over the demise of Jaitley earlier in the day. Modi said these were difficult moments for him as he was bound by duty on one side and on the other side there were abiding memories of friendship.The Prime Minister said that Bahrain was filled with enthusiasm and India was celebrating the festival of Janmashtami but for him, there was a feeling of pain. My friend Arun Jaitley loved India, loved his party and loved being among people. It is upsetting and unbelievable that a person I have known since our youth is no longer in our midst. I pay my tributes to him. pic.twitter.com/lFkCXxfxqS — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 24, 2019 × "At this moment, I am standing before you with deep pain in my heart. From student life, the friend with whom step after step of public life was taken, the political journey was undertaken... staying connected with each other at every moment, facing struggles together, dreaming together and working for realisation of dreams, such a long journey was done with that friend Arun Jaitley, India's former Defence Minister, Finance Minister, he passed away today. I cannot imagine that I am here so far and my friend has gone," Jaitley said. He also remembered party leader and former union minister Sushma Swaraj who died on August 6. "Some days back, our former external affairs minister sister Sushmaji passed away. Today my friend Arun has gone. I am facing difficult moments. One one side I am bound by duty and on the other, there are feelings of friendship. From Bahrain, I pay my tributes, bow to him, I pray that Almighty gives courage to his family members," Modi said.

I'm here so far and my friend has gone: PM Modi's emotional tribute to Jaitley in Bahrain

PM Modi greeted thousands of Indians in Bahrain, Modi chants ring out in Bahrain.

PM Modi in Bahrain; addresses Indian Community

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/it-took-too-long-for-indian-pm-to-visit-this-country-pm-modi-addresses-indian-diaspora-in-bahrain-245375">Prime Minister Narendra Modi</a> on Sunday will participate at a Janmashtami event at Gulf's oldest temple - Shreenathji (Shree Krishna) Hindu temple in Bahrain built by the&nbsp;Thattai Hindu community. The Thattai community had arrived from Sindh.&nbsp;

The prime minister will also launch the temple's renovation project. The 200-year-old Shree Krishna temple was built in 1817 and was situated in Bahrain's capital Manama.

PM Modi is currently in 2-nation visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain.

The Shreenathji temple was established by the Thattai [Bhatia] Hindu community in 1817 under the royal patronage and is also the first temple of the Gulf region.

The temple in Bahrain is located in the heart of Manama (Souq). In the honour of the contributions made by the Indian community, the Bahrain government designated the old Manama Souq area around the temple as 'Little India in Bahrain' in December 2015.&nbsp;

The temple is owned by the Thattai Hindu Mercantile Community from Thatta,&nbsp;Sindh -&nbsp;hence the&nbsp;name Thattai Bhatia.&nbsp;

Thattai Bhatias were one of the earliest expatriate communities to settle in Bahrain in the early 19th century and establish business interest in Bahrain. The community made Bahrain their home even before oil was discovered. Today, Thattais are renowned businessmen in Bahrain and own many companies.

The temple functions on the spiritual path of Pushti Marg or Vallabh Sampradaya which is a Vaishnav sect of Hinduism founded by Shree Vallabhacharya around 1500 AD. Shree Krishna is the chief deity in the temple. The main temple is in India, Nathdwara Temple in Udaipur, Rajasthan which was built in 1672 by Goswami priests who manage the temple and are revered by the followers of Pushti marg all over the world.

 
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday will participate at a Janmashtami event at Gulf's oldest temple - Shreenathji (Shree Krishna) Hindu temple in Bahrain built by the Thattai Hindu community.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday will participate at a Janmashtami event at Gulf's oldest temple - Shreenathji (Shree Krishna) Hindu temple in Bahrain built by the Thattai Hindu community. The Thattai community had arrived from Sindh. The prime minister will also launch the temple's renovation project. The 200-year-old Shree Krishna temple was built in 1817 and was situated in Bahrain's capital Manama. PM Modi is currently in 2-nation visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain. The Shreenathji temple was established by the Thattai [Bhatia] Hindu community in 1817 under the royal patronage and is also the first temple of the Gulf region. The temple in Bahrain is located in the heart of Manama (Souq). In the honour of the contributions made by the Indian community, the Bahrain government designated the old Manama Souq area around the temple as 'Little India in Bahrain' in December 2015. The temple is owned by the Thattai Hindu Mercantile Community from Thatta, Sindh - hence the name Thattai Bhatia. Thattai Bhatias were one of the earliest expatriate communities to settle in Bahrain in the early 19th century and establish business interest in Bahrain. The community made Bahrain their home even before oil was discovered. Today, Thattais are renowned businessmen in Bahrain and own many companies. The temple functions on the spiritual path of Pushti Marg or Vallabh Sampradaya which is a Vaishnav sect of Hinduism founded by Shree Vallabhacharya around 1500 AD. Shree Krishna is the chief deity in the temple. The main temple is in India, Nathdwara Temple in Udaipur, Rajasthan which was built in 1672 by Goswami priests who manage the temple and are revered by the followers of Pushti marg all over the world.

PM Modi to participate in Janmashtami event at Gulf's oldest temple on Sunday

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/uae-honours-pm-modi-with-highest-civilian-award-order-of-zayed-245309">Prime Minister Narendra Modi</a> will continue with his ongoing foreign tour without any change in his plan after the sad demise of former finance minister Arun&nbsp;Jaitley.&nbsp;

PM Modi had tweeted out saying that had spoken to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/leaders-politicians-arrive-at-jaitleys-residence-to-pay-tribute-last-rites-to-take-place-tomorrow-at-nigambodh-ghat-245311">Arun&nbsp;Jaitley</a>'s family and expressed his condolences.The family had insisted that PM should not cut short his ongoing foreign tour.

Paying homage to&nbsp;Arun&nbsp;Jaitley&nbsp;PM Modi in a tweet had said, "Arun Jaitley Ji was a political giant, towering intellectual and legal luminary. He was an articulate leader who made a lasting contribution to India. His passing away is very saddening. Spoke to his wife Sangeeta Ji as well as son Rohan and expressed condolences. Om Shanti."

He said, "With the demise of Arun Jaitley Ji, I have lost a valued friend, whom I have had the honour of knowing for decades. His insight on issues and nuanced understanding of matters had very few parallels. He lived well, leaving us all with innumerable happy memories. We will miss him!"

PM is on a 3-nation tour of France, UAE and Bahrain. He has already visited UAE and France on a state visit and is currently in Bahrain. He will again go to France on Sunday to participate in the 45th G7 summit where India has been invited after 10 years.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will continue with his ongoing foreign tour without any change in his plan after the sad demise of former finance minister Arun Jaitley.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will continue with his ongoing foreign tour without any change in his plan after the sad demise of former finance minister Arun Jaitley. PM Modi had tweeted out saying that had spoken to Arun Jaitley's family and expressed his condolences.The family had insisted that PM should not cut short his ongoing foreign tour. Paying homage to Arun Jaitley PM Modi in a tweet had said, "Arun Jaitley Ji was a political giant, towering intellectual and legal luminary. He was an articulate leader who made a lasting contribution to India. His passing away is very saddening. Spoke to his wife Sangeeta Ji as well as son Rohan and expressed condolences. Om Shanti." He said, "With the demise of Arun Jaitley Ji, I have lost a valued friend, whom I have had the honour of knowing for decades. His insight on issues and nuanced understanding of matters had very few parallels. He lived well, leaving us all with innumerable happy memories. We will miss him!" PM is on a 3-nation tour of France, UAE and Bahrain. He has already visited UAE and France on a state visit and is currently in Bahrain. He will again go to France on Sunday to participate in the 45th G7 summit where India has been invited after 10 years.

PM Modi to continue with his foreign visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday received <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-to-be-honoured-with-uaes-highest-civilian-award-245219">UAE's highest civilian order, the 'Order of Zayed'</a>.

UAE's Crown Prince Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan conferred the honour acknowledging PM Modi's distinguished leadership. &nbsp;

The award was announced in April this year.&nbsp;

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in UAE yesterday evening. Earlier in the day, both the leaders held delegation-level talks in Abu Dhabi today.&nbsp;

During the talks, the Crown Prince and PM Modi discussed the growing convergences between the two nations.

"Crown prince referred very warmly to our relations and to the level we have reached. He stressed the importance of India and UAE working even more closely to overcome challenges," Secretary ER Tirumurti noted.&nbsp;

Tirumurti added that the Crown Prince talked about the "bridges we have built should be made even stronger" and "stressed the importance of continuing to work closely towards deradicalisation".&nbsp;

UAE is the first country in the Gulf to adopt the RuPay card and the third country globally after Singapore and Bhutan to adopt it.&nbsp;

RuPay Card will be accepted at 175,000 merchant acceptance locations and 5,000 ATM and cash access locations within the UAE.

The adoption of RuPay card will help Indian tourist, who will be visiting the country, and businesses there. The UAE receives close to 3 million Indian tourists annually and the adoption of RuPay card in the West Asian country will lower the charges as Indians tourists will save on the exchange rate.&nbsp;

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The RuPay card was launched in the presence of the Indian community who pledged support to invest in Kashmir Investment Summit.

"At the business roundtable in Abu Dhabi with NRI businessmen based in the UAE, PM urged them to invest in India, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir and Laddakh, in view of the recent changes. The NRI business community demonstrated their enthusiasm in this regard." External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said.

Indian PM and Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi also released postage stamps on Mahatma Gandhi to commemorate his 150th birth anniversary in the UAE. This is PM Modi's third visit to the UAE.

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In a tweet the&nbsp;Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi,&nbsp;Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed said that PM Modi has been conferred the award for boosting India-UAE ties. 
He tweeted, “We have historical and comprehensive strategic ties with India, reinforced by the pivotal role of my dear friend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who gave these relations a big boost. In appreciation of his efforts, the UAE President grants him the Zayed Medal.”

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Modi first visited the country in August of 2015 which was followed by the visit of Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in 2016.

The following year the Crown Prince was the chief guest at India's republic day parade and again in 2018 PM Modi visited the country and was the chief guest at the sixth World Government Summit in Dubai.&nbsp;

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday received UAE's highest civilian order, the 'Order of Zayed'. UAE's Crown Prince Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan conferred the honour acknowledging PM Modi's distinguished leadership.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday received UAE's highest civilian order, the 'Order of Zayed'. UAE's Crown Prince Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan conferred the honour acknowledging PM Modi's distinguished leadership. The award was announced in April this year. Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in UAE yesterday evening. Earlier in the day, both the leaders held delegation-level talks in Abu Dhabi today. During the talks, the Crown Prince and PM Modi discussed the growing convergences between the two nations. "Crown prince referred very warmly to our relations and to the level we have reached. He stressed the importance of India and UAE working even more closely to overcome challenges," Secretary ER Tirumurti noted. Tirumurti added that the Crown Prince talked about the "bridges we have built should be made even stronger" and "stressed the importance of continuing to work closely towards deradicalisation". UAE is the first country in the Gulf to adopt the RuPay card and the third country globally after Singapore and Bhutan to adopt it. RuPay Card will be accepted at 175,000 merchant acceptance locations and 5,000 ATM and cash access locations within the UAE. The adoption of RuPay card will help Indian tourist, who will be visiting the country, and businesses there. The UAE receives close to 3 million Indian tourists annually and the adoption of RuPay card in the West Asian country will lower the charges as Indians tourists will save on the exchange rate. Abu Dhabi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi conferred with Order of Zayed, UAE's highest civilian award by Crown Prince, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. pic.twitter.com/tezAhEDtJU — ANI (@ANI) August 24, 2019 × The RuPay card was launched in the presence of the Indian community who pledged support to invest in Kashmir Investment Summit. "At the business roundtable in Abu Dhabi with NRI businessmen based in the UAE, PM urged them to invest in India, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir and Laddakh, in view of the recent changes. The NRI business community demonstrated their enthusiasm in this regard." External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said. Indian PM and Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi also released postage stamps on Mahatma Gandhi to commemorate his 150th birth anniversary in the UAE. This is PM Modi's third visit to the UAE. We have historical and comprehensive strategic ties with India, reinforced by the pivotal role of my dear friend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who gave these relations a big boost. In appreciation of his efforts, the UAE President grants him the Zayed Medal. — محمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) April 4, 2019 × In a tweet the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed said that PM Modi has been conferred the award for boosting India-UAE ties. He tweeted, “We have historical and comprehensive strategic ties with India, reinforced by the pivotal role of my dear friend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who gave these relations a big boost. In appreciation of his efforts, the UAE President grants him the Zayed Medal.” Ministry of External Affairs: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first engagement in the United Arab Emirates was the launch of Rupay card, it is the first time the Rupay card is being launched in the Middle East. pic.twitter.com/epGqhm3W2h — ANI (@ANI) August 24, 2019 × Modi first visited the country in August of 2015 which was followed by the visit of Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in 2016. The following year the Crown Prince was the chief guest at India's republic day parade and again in 2018 PM Modi visited the country and was the chief guest at the sixth World Government Summit in Dubai.

UAE honours PM Modi with highest civilian award 'Order of Zayed'

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/as-eu-threatens-trade-retaliation-brazil-sends-army-to-fight-amazon-fires-245212">As European Union threatens trade retaliation, Brazil sends army to fight Amazon fires</a>

European leaders on Friday threatened to tear up a trade deal with South America, reflecting growing international anger at Brazil as a record number of fires in the Amazon rainforest intensified an unfolding environmental crisis.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-launches-short-range-missiles-again-complicating-us-attempts-for-talks-245221">North Korea launches short-range missiles again, complicating US attempts for talks</a>

North Korea fired what appears to be two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea off its east coast on Saturday, the South Korean military said, the latest in a series of launches in recent weeks.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-heaps-another-5-tariff-on-chinese-goods-in-latest-tit-for-tat-escalation-245211">Trump heaps another 5% tariff on Chinese goods in latest tit-for-tat escalation</a>

US President Donald Trump on Friday lashed back at a new round of Chinese tariffs by heaping an additional 5 per cent duty on some $550 billion in targeted Chinese goods in the latest tit-for-tat trade war escalation by the world's two largest economies.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-to-be-honoured-with-uaes-highest-civilian-award-245219">PM Modi to be honoured with UAE's highest civilian award for boosting ties</a>

Indian Prime will be conferred with United Arab Emirates's highest civilian award--the Zayed medal on Saturday. The award was announced in April this year.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/former-finance-minister-arun-jaitleys-health-deteriorated-aiims-245239">Former finance minister Arun Jaitley's health deteriorates, says AIIMS sources</a>

Two weeks after being hospitalised, former finance minister Arun Jaitley's health has been deteriorating, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) sources said on Friday.

As European Union threatens trade retaliation, Brazil sends army to fight Amazon fires European leaders on Friday threatened to tear up a trade deal with South America, reflecting growing international anger at Brazil as a record number of fires in the Amazon rainforest intensified an unfolding environmental crisis.

As European Union threatens trade retaliation, Brazil sends army to fight Amazon fires European leaders on Friday threatened to tear up a trade deal with South America, reflecting growing international anger at Brazil as a record number of fires in the Amazon rainforest intensified an unfolding environmental crisis. North Korea launches short-range missiles again, complicating US attempts for talks North Korea fired what appears to be two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea off its east coast on Saturday, the South Korean military said, the latest in a series of launches in recent weeks. Trump heaps another 5% tariff on Chinese goods in latest tit-for-tat escalation US President Donald Trump on Friday lashed back at a new round of Chinese tariffs by heaping an additional 5 per cent duty on some $550 billion in targeted Chinese goods in the latest tit-for-tat trade war escalation by the world's two largest economies. PM Modi to be honoured with UAE's highest civilian award for boosting ties Indian Prime will be conferred with United Arab Emirates's highest civilian award--the Zayed medal on Saturday. The award was announced in April this year. Former finance minister Arun Jaitley's health deteriorates, says AIIMS sources Two weeks after being hospitalised, former finance minister Arun Jaitley's health has been deteriorating, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) sources said on Friday.

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