Did Tax Terrorism Lead To The Unfortunate Demise Of CCD's Founder VG Siddhartha? VG Siddhartha's demise has sparked a furore. Opposition claims that 'tax terrorism' by Modi government has led to this situation. But the I.T. official who's facing the allegations of harassment defends his record. Palki summarises

Gravitas: Siddhartha demise: Is it right to question the taxman?

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pm-modi-imran-are-fantastic-people-if-they-want-i-can-intervene-in-kashmir-issue-trump-240059">PM Modi, Imran are fantastic people, if they want I can intervene in Kashmir issue: Trump</a></p>

<p>After US president offered to mediate on Kashmir during his meeting Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan last month, Trump once again reiterated his stand asserting that it was "really up to Prime Minister Modi to accept the offer of mediation."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-fires-more-missiles-third-round-of-tests-in-a-week-240037">North Korea fires more missiles; third round of tests in over a week</a></p>

<p>North Korea has fired unidentified short-range projectiles, the South Korean news agency Yonhap reported Friday, citing the country's military as a source.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/rescuers-retrieve-55-migrant-bodies-from-capsized-boat-off-libyan-coast-240042">Rescuers retrieve 55 migrant bodies from capsized boat off Libyan coast</a></p>

<p>Fifty-five bodies have been recovered so far off the Libyan coast, an aid worker said on Saturday, after a wooden boat carrying hundreds of migrants capsized on Thursday.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/saudi-arabia-to-allow-women-to-travel-abroad-without-male-guardian-approval-240033">Saudi Arabia to allow women to travel abroad without male 'guardian' approval</a></p>

<p>Saudi Arabia will allow women to travel abroad without approval from a male "guardian", the government said Thursday, ending a restriction that drew international censure and prompted extreme attempts to flee the kingdom.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/i-lost-bit-of-love-for-cricket-at-one-point-says-steve-smith-after-ashes-comeback-century-240047">I lost bit of love for cricket at one point, says Steve Smith after Ashes comeback century</a></p>

<p>Australia's Steve Smith said he had contemplated the end of his career after marking his first Test since a year-long ball-tampering ban with a superb century on the opening day of the 2019 Ashes.</p>


PM Modi, Imran are fantastic people, if they want I can intervene in Kashmir issue: Trump After US president offered to mediate on Kashmir during his meeting Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan last month, Trump once again reiterated his stand asserting that it was "really up to Prime Minister Modi to accept the offer of mediation.

PM Modi, Imran are fantastic people, if they want I can intervene in Kashmir issue: Trump After US president offered to mediate on Kashmir during his meeting Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan last month, Trump once again reiterated his stand asserting that it was "really up to Prime Minister Modi to accept the offer of mediation." North Korea fires more missiles; third round of tests in over a week North Korea has fired unidentified short-range projectiles, the South Korean news agency Yonhap reported Friday, citing the country's military as a source. Rescuers retrieve 55 migrant bodies from capsized boat off Libyan coast Fifty-five bodies have been recovered so far off the Libyan coast, an aid worker said on Saturday, after a wooden boat carrying hundreds of migrants capsized on Thursday. Saudi Arabia to allow women to travel abroad without male 'guardian' approval Saudi Arabia will allow women to travel abroad without approval from a male "guardian", the government said Thursday, ending a restriction that drew international censure and prompted extreme attempts to flee the kingdom. I lost bit of love for cricket at one point, says Steve Smith after Ashes comeback century Australia's Steve Smith said he had contemplated the end of his career after marking his first Test since a year-long ball-tampering ban with a superb century on the opening day of the 2019 Ashes.

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<p>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's tweet acknowledging the coverage of Israeli election by WION has been appreciated by Twitter users.</p>

<p>Many users congratulated WION for its coverage and others appreciated the fact the the hard work is "finally being recognised".</p>

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<p>Netanyahu on Tuesday <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-in-israel-election-campaign-benjamin-netanyahu-tweets-wion-video-239468">tweeted WION's video</a> on the election campaign in Israel. The story which aired on WION's prime time show Gravitas, talked about how Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is integral to the Israeli Prime Minister's election campaign.</p>

<p>"The media in India reports about the personal friendship and tremendous relationship between me and Prime Minister Narendra Modi," Netanyahu said in his tweet written originally in Hebrew.</p>

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<p>Israel will be holding elections on September 17 after no party was able to get majority or cobble up a coalition in April elections.</p>

<p>With its focus on global news, WION has presented unbiased coverage of the biggest news stories world over. the channel has been instrumental in giving its users the coverage on Israeli elections. The viewers have appreciated WION's focus and the way it presents news.</p>

<p>WION is available in nearly 30 countries.</p>

<p><strong>Watch the full video</strong></p>

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<p>Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was one of the first leaders to congratulate Modi after his election victory in the Lok Sabha elections in May this year. Lauding PM Modi's mandate he said, "the election results further reaffirm your leadership of the world's largest democracy."</p>

<p>Netanyahu is expected to visit India on September 9. He had visited India in January 2018 to commemorate 25 years of the establishment of diplomatic ties with India.</p>


Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's tweet acknowledging the coverage of Israeli election by WION has been appreciated by Twitter users. Many users congratulated WION for its coverage and others appreciated the fact the the hard work is "finally being recognised".

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's tweet acknowledging the coverage of Israeli election by WION has been appreciated by Twitter users. Many users congratulated WION for its coverage and others appreciated the fact the the hard work is "finally being recognised". Way to go @WIONews @palkisu! Making an impact with news from India's perspective! Just what one would hope for watching the western propaganda machinery in the 90s! — DeeBee (@tweetofdb) July 30, 2019 × Wow. What a moment for @WIONews Congratulations 😊 — Kedar Kulkarni (@kedardk) July 30, 2019 × Omg! What a big moment for wion! Finally the hardwork, is being recognised by world leaders! Kudos. 😊 — अभियंता आरूँध चौहान (@AarundhChauhan) July 30, 2019 × Always a pleasure to watch you 🙏 — Rajkishore Dutta (@RajkishoreDutt1) July 30, 2019 × Netanyahu on Tuesday tweeted WION's video on the election campaign in Israel. The story which aired on WION's prime time show Gravitas, talked about how Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is integral to the Israeli Prime Minister's election campaign. "The media in India reports about the personal friendship and tremendous relationship between me and Prime Minister Narendra Modi," Netanyahu said in his tweet written originally in Hebrew. התקשורת בהודו מדווחת במהדורות החדשות על החברות האישית והיחסים האדירים ביני לבין ראש ממשלת הודו נרנדרה מודי 🇮🇱🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/sNQCGUIni2 — Benjamin Netanyahu (@netanyahu) July 30, 2019 × Israel will be holding elections on September 17 after no party was able to get majority or cobble up a coalition in April elections. With its focus on global news, WION has presented unbiased coverage of the biggest news stories world over. the channel has been instrumental in giving its users the coverage on Israeli elections. The viewers have appreciated WION's focus and the way it presents news. WION is available in nearly 30 countries. Watch the full video Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was one of the first leaders to congratulate Modi after his election victory in the Lok Sabha elections in May this year. Lauding PM Modi's mandate he said, "the election results further reaffirm your leadership of the world's largest democracy." Netanyahu is expected to visit India on September 9. He had visited India in January 2018 to commemorate 25 years of the establishment of diplomatic ties with India.

Benjamin Netanyahu tweets a WION story, twitterati cheers

<p>A two-day orientation programme for the 303 newly elected BJP MPs and the 78 Rajya Sabha MPs will be organised on August 3-4 in the Parliament library building with an aim to impart training and enhancing Parliamentary and public conduct to the MPs.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-reviews-bihar-flood-situation-death-toll-rises-to-134-239330">Prime Minister Narendra Modi</a> will inaugurate the two-day event which is likely to be addressed by several other senior party leaders including BJP chief and Home Minister Amit Shah. The senior leaders will also try and inspire the new legislators to emulate best practices.</p>

<p>"Every year the party organises training programmes for its workers from the booth to top-level but due to elections, it could not be taken up this year. A training program for MPs of both the houses will be held on August 3-4 at Parliament," Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi told reporters after a meeting of the BJP parliamentary party.</p>

<p>In 2014, when the BJP came to power, such a training programme was organised for the newly-elected MPs in Haryana's Surajkund.</p>

<p>Joshi said in the current session of the Parliament both the houses have passed 15 Bills with the government intending to pass 11 more Bills in the rest seven sittings. The session will conclude on August 7.</p>

<p>He said the Lok Sabha has passed six Bills in the session which are yet to get the approval of the Rajya Sabha. The Upper House has passed four Bills in the session.</p>

<p>"11 Bills are pending. We are requesting the opposition parties to sit till long to pass these Bills," he said.</p>

<p>Joshi said the session has so far been very productive and thanked the opposition parties for their cooperation.</p>

<p>"In recent history, it has been a big productive session and I thank all the opposition parties for their cooperation," he said.</p>


A two-day orientation programme for the 303 newly elected BJP MPs and the 78 Rajya Sabha MPs will be organised on August 3-4 in the Parliament library building with an aim to impart training and enhancing Parliamentary and public conduct to the MPs.

A two-day orientation programme for the 303 newly elected BJP MPs and the 78 Rajya Sabha MPs will be organised on August 3-4 in the Parliament library building with an aim to impart training and enhancing Parliamentary and public conduct to the MPs. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the two-day event which is likely to be addressed by several other senior party leaders including BJP chief and Home Minister Amit Shah. The senior leaders will also try and inspire the new legislators to emulate best practices. "Every year the party organises training programmes for its workers from the booth to top-level but due to elections, it could not be taken up this year. A training program for MPs of both the houses will be held on August 3-4 at Parliament," Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi told reporters after a meeting of the BJP parliamentary party. In 2014, when the BJP came to power, such a training programme was organised for the newly-elected MPs in Haryana's Surajkund. Joshi said in the current session of the Parliament both the houses have passed 15 Bills with the government intending to pass 11 more Bills in the rest seven sittings. The session will conclude on August 7. He said the Lok Sabha has passed six Bills in the session which are yet to get the approval of the Rajya Sabha. The Upper House has passed four Bills in the session. "11 Bills are pending. We are requesting the opposition parties to sit till long to pass these Bills," he said. Joshi said the session has so far been very productive and thanked the opposition parties for their cooperation. "In recent history, it has been a big productive session and I thank all the opposition parties for their cooperation," he said.

PM Modi to address two-day orientation programme for BJP MPs

PM Modi To Feature In Discovery Channel's Popular Show 'Man Vs Wild' PM Modi may have stolen the march on his peers. He will be featuring in Discovery Channel's popular show 'Man Vs Wild'. The trailer itself has triggered a debate on social media with several of his supporters insisting that the Indian Prime Minister has formally entered the cool leaders club! Here's a report

Gravitas: PM Modi in Man vs Wild - Has Modi joined the cool club?

Benjamin Netanyahu Opts For Modi Magic That India's PM Modi can change electoral fortunes is well known at home. But it looks like 'Modi Magic' goes beyond India too. Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu has opted for Modi's magic too as the Indian PM's image seems to be an integral part of Netanyahu's campaign

Gravitas: Star campaigner in Israel too: Modi in Netanyahu's campaign

In 2014, Bhutan was the first foreign visit by PM Modi. Now PM Modi will again move to Bhutan for 2 days visit. Last Month Indian Foreign Minister also visited Bhutan for 2 days. Watch this video to know more.

PM Modi will move to Bhutan for 2 days visit

The controversial Triple Talaq bill has been finally passed in Rajya Sabha after 99 votes counted in favour and 84 against it. Watch video to know more.

Triple Talaq bill passes in Rajya Sabha; 99 votes in favour, 84 in against

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu Tweets WION's Report. Watch video to know more.

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu Tweets WION's Report

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday declared the results of All India Tiger Estimation and said that the results will make every Indian very happy.</p>

<p>The tiger population of India had reached up to 2967 in 2019.</p>

<p>''Today we can proudly say that India is one of the world's largest and most secure habitats with about 3000 tigers,'' the prime minister said.</p>

<p>PM Modi further said, ''Nine long years ago, it was decided in St&nbsp;Petersburg that the target of doubling the tiger population would be 2022. We in India completed this target four years early.''</p>

<p>''The speed and dedication with which various stakeholders worked to achieve this is remarkable. Once the people of India decide to do something, there is no force that can prevent them for getting the desired results,'' PM Modi added.</p>

<p>PM Modi also talked about future developments in India saying that India will prosper both economically and environmentally.</p>

<p>''I am confident that, India will proposer both economically and environmentally. India will build more roads and India will have cleaner rivers. India will have better train connectivity and also greater tree coverage,'' PM Modi said.</p>

<p>''India will build more homes for our citizens and that the same time create quality habitats for animals. India will have a vibrant marine economy and a healthier marine ecology. This balance is what will contribute to a strong and inclusive India.'' PM Modi added.</p>


Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday declared the results of All India Tiger Estimation and said that the results will make every Indian very happy. The tiger population of India had reached up to 2967 in 2019.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday declared the results of All India Tiger Estimation and said that the results will make every Indian very happy. The tiger population of India had reached up to 2967 in 2019. ''Today we can proudly say that India is one of the world's largest and most secure habitats with about 3000 tigers,'' the prime minister said. PM Modi further said, ''Nine long years ago, it was decided in St Petersburg that the target of doubling the tiger population would be 2022. We in India completed this target four years early.'' ''The speed and dedication with which various stakeholders worked to achieve this is remarkable. Once the people of India decide to do something, there is no force that can prevent them for getting the desired results,'' PM Modi added. PM Modi also talked about future developments in India saying that India will prosper both economically and environmentally. ''I am confident that, India will proposer both economically and environmentally. India will build more roads and India will have cleaner rivers. India will have better train connectivity and also greater tree coverage,'' PM Modi said. ''India will build more homes for our citizens and that the same time create quality habitats for animals. India will have a vibrant marine economy and a healthier marine ecology. This balance is what will contribute to a strong and inclusive India.'' PM Modi added.

Tiger census will make every Indian very happy: PM Modi

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mann-ki-baat-chandrayaan-2-is-indian-in-heart-and-spirit-says-pm-modi-238958">Prime Minister Narendra Modi</a> has been featured in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-prime-minister-blasts-european-union-for-trying-to-save-iran-nuclear-deal-236278">Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu</a>'s election campaign. Netanyahu's party, Likud party, has in a campaign video shown clips of PM Modi along with Netanyahu. The clips are from PM Modi's visit to Isreal in 2017, the first standalone visit by any Indian Prime Minister to the West Asian country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The video shows PM Modi being welcomed at the airport in Israel as well as various moments of his trip to Israel. Remember, the beach stroll by both the leaders at Haifa's beach to see a demonstration of the mobile desalination unit became one of the highlights of Modi's visit. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The two other leaders in the video include Rusian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>It is also interesting to note, the headquarters of Likud party has a large picture of Netanyahu with PM Modi. On the other sides are the installations of gigantic posters of Netanyahu with Trump and Putin.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This is perhaps for the first time when an Indian PM's pictures have been used in a foreign election campaign, particularly in West Asia.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Isreal will be holding elections on September 17 after no party was able to get majority or cobble up a coalition in April elections.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was one of the first leaders to congratulate Modi after his election victory in the Lok Sabha elections that were conducted in May this year. Lauding PM Modi's mandate he said, "the election results further reaffirm your leadership of the world's largest democracy."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Netanyahu is expected to visit India on September 9. He had visited India in January 2018 to commemorate 25 years of the establishment of diplomatic ties with India.&nbsp;</p>


Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been featured in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's election campaign. Netanyahu's party, Likud party, has in a campaign video shown clips of PM Modi along with Netanyahu.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been featured in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's election campaign. Netanyahu's party, Likud party, has in a campaign video shown clips of PM Modi along with Netanyahu. The clips are from PM Modi's visit to Isreal in 2017, the first standalone visit by any Indian Prime Minister to the West Asian country. The video shows PM Modi being welcomed at the airport in Israel as well as various moments of his trip to Israel. Remember, the beach stroll by both the leaders at Haifa's beach to see a demonstration of the mobile desalination unit became one of the highlights of Modi's visit. The two other leaders in the video include Rusian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump. PM Modi in Israeli Election campaign! Benjamin Netanyahu's @Likud_Party party shows pictures of PM @narendramodi along with @netanyahu in the election campaign video. pic.twitter.com/yqRpDP36BC — Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) July 28, 2019 × It is also interesting to note, the headquarters of Likud party has a large picture of Netanyahu with PM Modi. On the other sides are the installations of gigantic posters of Netanyahu with Trump and Putin. This is perhaps for the first time when an Indian PM's pictures have been used in a foreign election campaign, particularly in West Asia. Full Video of Likud party on Election campaign: Along with PM Modi, Other 2 foreign leaders in the campaign include Trump and Putin. This is perhaps for the first time Indian PMs pictures being used in a foreign election campaign. pic.twitter.com/yjZmqrmgSu — Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) July 28, 2019 × Isreal will be holding elections on September 17 after no party was able to get majority or cobble up a coalition in April elections. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was one of the first leaders to congratulate Modi after his election victory in the Lok Sabha elections that were conducted in May this year. Lauding PM Modi's mandate he said, "the election results further reaffirm your leadership of the world's largest democracy." Netanyahu is expected to visit India on September 9. He had visited India in January 2018 to commemorate 25 years of the establishment of diplomatic ties with India.

PM Modi features in Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's election campaign

<p>Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that Modi government during its first term laid down the foundation in order to make India a $5 trillion economy.</p>

<p>"The PM (Narendra Modi) said India will be made a $5 trillion economy. Remarks were made by people. But I'd like to say that between 2014-2019, the central government completed the work of laying down a foundation for this," said Shah, during UP Government's second groundbreaking ceremony of projects.</p>

<p>Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in her budget speech early this month, had announced that the government envisioned to make India a $5 trillion economy.</p>

<p>Targeting the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government, Shah said that former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's government failed to improve the Indian economy.</p>

<p>"When Atal Bihari Vajpayee government lost in 2004, We were 11th largest economy in the world. Then UPA government took over and for 10 years there was no growth in the ranking," he said.</p>

<p>"But in the last five years, we jumped from 11th biggest economy to sixth-largest economy," he added.</p>

<p>He also praised UP Government under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for its development works.</p>

<p>"It is a matter of great pleasure and shock to me that in just three years Adityanath has contributed a lot for the development of the state," he added.</p>

<p>"At that time the only thought of Narendra Modi and me, as party president, was that someone who is determined and capable of hard work will adapt to all situations. So we handed over UP`s future in hands of Yogi ji. That decision was proven right by him," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that Modi government during its first term laid down the foundation in order to make India a $5 trillion economy. "The PM (Narendra Modi) said India will be made a $5 trillion economy.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that Modi government during its first term laid down the foundation in order to make India a $5 trillion economy. "The PM (Narendra Modi) said India will be made a $5 trillion economy. Remarks were made by people. But I'd like to say that between 2014-2019, the central government completed the work of laying down a foundation for this," said Shah, during UP Government's second groundbreaking ceremony of projects. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in her budget speech early this month, had announced that the government envisioned to make India a $5 trillion economy. Targeting the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government, Shah said that former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's government failed to improve the Indian economy. "When Atal Bihari Vajpayee government lost in 2004, We were 11th largest economy in the world. Then UPA government took over and for 10 years there was no growth in the ranking," he said. "But in the last five years, we jumped from 11th biggest economy to sixth-largest economy," he added. He also praised UP Government under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for its development works. "It is a matter of great pleasure and shock to me that in just three years Adityanath has contributed a lot for the development of the state," he added. "At that time the only thought of Narendra Modi and me, as party president, was that someone who is determined and capable of hard work will adapt to all situations. So we handed over UP`s future in hands of Yogi ji. That decision was proven right by him," he added.

Foundation to make India $5 trillion economy was laid in Modi government's first term: Amit Shah

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addresses the nation through his Radio Address, Mann Ki Baat. This month's episode sees citizens from various corners of the nation addressing their questions and suggestions to PM Modi.

PM Modi's Mann Ki Baat with the Nation, July 2019

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend a commemorative function of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/kargil-vijay-diwas-institutional-approach-is-needed-in-defence-preparedness-238543">Kargil Vijay Diwas</a> at Indira Gandhi Indoor (IGI) Stadium here on Saturday.</p>

<p>July 26 is celebrated as Kargil Vijay Diwas every year to commemorate <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/on-kargil-vijay-diwas-army-chief-general-bipin-rawat-warns-pakistan-of-bloodier-nose-next-time-238596">India's victory over Pakistan</a> in the 1999 Kargil conflict.</p>

<p>On Friday, Prime Minister Modi had recalled his visit to Kargil in 1999 during the India-Pakistan war and described as "unforgettable" his interactions with the soldiers.</p>

<p>On the 20th anniversary of the conflict, Modi had tweeted, "During the Kargil War in 1999, I had the opportunity to go to Kargil and show solidarity with our brave soldiers. This was the time when I was working for my Party in Jammu and Kashmir as well as Himachal Pradesh. The visit to Kargil and interactions with soldiers are unforgettable."</p>

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<p>He had also shared photographs in which he can be seen interacting with the soldiers.</p>

<p>Indian Army celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Kargil War yesterday to rekindle the pride and valour of the soldiers who took part in Operation Vijay.</p>


Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend a commemorative function of Kargil Vijay Diwas at Indira Gandhi Indoor (IGI) Stadium here on Saturday. July 26 is celebrated as Kargil Vijay Diwas every year to commemorate India's victory over Pakistan in the 1999 Kargil conflict.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend a commemorative function of Kargil Vijay Diwas at Indira Gandhi Indoor (IGI) Stadium here on Saturday. July 26 is celebrated as Kargil Vijay Diwas every year to commemorate India's victory over Pakistan in the 1999 Kargil conflict. On Friday, Prime Minister Modi had recalled his visit to Kargil in 1999 during the India-Pakistan war and described as "unforgettable" his interactions with the soldiers. On the 20th anniversary of the conflict, Modi had tweeted, "During the Kargil War in 1999, I had the opportunity to go to Kargil and show solidarity with our brave soldiers. This was the time when I was working for my Party in Jammu and Kashmir as well as Himachal Pradesh. The visit to Kargil and interactions with soldiers are unforgettable." During the Kargil War in 1999, I had the opportunity to go to Kargil and show solidarity with our brave soldiers. This was the time when I was working for my Party in J&K as well as Himachal Pradesh. The visit to Kargil and interactions with soldiers are unforgettable. pic.twitter.com/E5QUgHlTDS — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 26, 2019 × He had also shared photographs in which he can be seen interacting with the soldiers. Indian Army celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Kargil War yesterday to rekindle the pride and valour of the soldiers who took part in Operation Vijay.

PM Modi to attend commemorative function of Kargil Vijay Diwas today

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed the nation during a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-to-attend-commemorative-function-of-kargil-vijay-diwas-today-238788">commemorative function of Kargil Vijay Diwas</a> at Indira Gandhi Indoor (IGI) Stadium in Delhi.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/remembering-kargil-why-prevention-is-better-than-cure-238813">Remembering the bravehearts</a> who gave away their lives for the nation 20 years back, the prime minister said that he bows his "head to the brave soldiers".</p>

<p>"On this occasion, I pay tribute to all those bravehearts who foiled the conspiracy to take down the tricolour from the peaks of Kargil by sacrificing their blood. I also pay respect to those brave mothers who gave birth to these bravehearts," he said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">PM Narendra Modi: On this occassion, I pay tribute to all those bravehearts who foiled the conspiracy to take down the tricolour from the peaks of Kargil by sacrificing their blood. I also pay respect to those brave mothers who gave birth to these bravehearts. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KargilVijayDiwas?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KargilVijayDiwas</a> <a href="https://t.co/2pA2c13KyD">pic.twitter.com/2pA2c13KyD</a></p>
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<p>"It is not the government that fights wars, the entire nation does," he said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Prime Minister Narendra Modi: I had gone to Kargil 20 years ago when war was at its peak, the enemy was playing its games sitting on high peaks. Death was staring in the face yet our jawans carrying the tricolor wanted to reach the valley before anyone. <a href="https://t.co/woz1ayuMOW">pic.twitter.com/woz1ayuMOW</a></p>
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<p>"The nation owes an eternal debt to the valour of our soldiers," the PM stated.</p>

<p>He added that the victory of the Kargil war was India's dream which was a result of discipline and honour.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Kargil victory was the victory of the bravery of our sons and daughters. It was the victory of India's strength and patience. It was the victory of India's sanctity and discipline. It was the victory of every Indian's expectations," PM Modi said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Indian Army celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Kargil War on Friday to rekindle the pride and valour of the soldiers who took part in Operation Vijay.</p>

<p>July 26 is celebrated as Kargil Vijay Diwas every year to commemorate India's victory over Pakistan in the 1999 Kargil conflict.</p>

<p>On the 20th anniversary of the conflict, Modi had tweeted, "During the Kargil War in 1999, I had the opportunity to go to Kargil and show solidarity with our brave soldiers. This was the time when I was working for my Party in Jammu and Kashmir as well as Himachal Pradesh. The visit to Kargil and interactions with soldiers are unforgettable."</p>

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed the nation during a commemorative function of Kargil Vijay Diwas at Indira Gandhi Indoor (IGI) Stadium in Delhi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed the nation during a commemorative function of Kargil Vijay Diwas at Indira Gandhi Indoor (IGI) Stadium in Delhi. Remembering the bravehearts who gave away their lives for the nation 20 years back, the prime minister said that he bows his "head to the brave soldiers". "On this occasion, I pay tribute to all those bravehearts who foiled the conspiracy to take down the tricolour from the peaks of Kargil by sacrificing their blood. I also pay respect to those brave mothers who gave birth to these bravehearts," he said. PM Narendra Modi: On this occassion, I pay tribute to all those bravehearts who foiled the conspiracy to take down the tricolour from the peaks of Kargil by sacrificing their blood. I also pay respect to those brave mothers who gave birth to these bravehearts. #KargilVijayDiwas pic.twitter.com/2pA2c13KyD — ANI (@ANI) July 27, 2019 × "It is not the government that fights wars, the entire nation does," he said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi: I had gone to Kargil 20 years ago when war was at its peak, the enemy was playing its games sitting on high peaks. Death was staring in the face yet our jawans carrying the tricolor wanted to reach the valley before anyone. pic.twitter.com/woz1ayuMOW — ANI (@ANI) July 27, 2019 × "The nation owes an eternal debt to the valour of our soldiers," the PM stated. He added that the victory of the Kargil war was India's dream which was a result of discipline and honour. "Kargil victory was the victory of the bravery of our sons and daughters. It was the victory of India's strength and patience. It was the victory of India's sanctity and discipline. It was the victory of every Indian's expectations," PM Modi said. × Indian Army celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Kargil War on Friday to rekindle the pride and valour of the soldiers who took part in Operation Vijay. July 26 is celebrated as Kargil Vijay Diwas every year to commemorate India's victory over Pakistan in the 1999 Kargil conflict. On the 20th anniversary of the conflict, Modi had tweeted, "During the Kargil War in 1999, I had the opportunity to go to Kargil and show solidarity with our brave soldiers. This was the time when I was working for my Party in Jammu and Kashmir as well as Himachal Pradesh. The visit to Kargil and interactions with soldiers are unforgettable."

'I bow my head to brave soldiers,' says PM Modi in tribute to Kargil bravehearts

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends the Kargil Vijay Diwas commemorative function at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Stadium. Indian Prime Minister said Kargil was a victory of India's discipline and honour. Watch this video to know more.

PM Modi addresses the nation, pays tribute to Kargil bravehearts

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-rubbishes-donald-trumps-claim-that-pm-modi-asked-him-to-mediate-in-resolving-kashmir-issue-237794">Prime Minister Narendra Modi</a> planted saplings in Parliament as part of a tree plantation campaign by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla here on Friday.</p>

<p>Speaking to ANI, Birla said, "The Prime Minister has spread out a message of 'Green India' and I believe that we will make every village and city in the country green. If we want to keep the environment healthy, we have to make this country green. Earlier we had 'Swachchta Abhiyan' and now we will start 'Green India' to purify the environment."</p>

<p>The speaker also expressed his desire of making the country an example of healthy living and rich-green environment.</p>

<p>"Whenever people think of a green environment, India should be the country which comes in their minds," he said.</p>

<p>Among others present were Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Prakash Javadekar.</p>

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi planted saplings in Parliament as part of a tree plantation campaign by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla here on Friday. Speaking to ANI, Birla said, "The Prime Minister has spread out a message of 'Green India' and I believe that we will make every village and city in the country green.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi planted saplings in Parliament as part of a tree plantation campaign by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla here on Friday. Speaking to ANI, Birla said, "The Prime Minister has spread out a message of 'Green India' and I believe that we will make every village and city in the country green. If we want to keep the environment healthy, we have to make this country green. Earlier we had 'Swachchta Abhiyan' and now we will start 'Green India' to purify the environment." The speaker also expressed his desire of making the country an example of healthy living and rich-green environment. "Whenever people think of a green environment, India should be the country which comes in their minds," he said. Among others present were Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Prakash Javadekar.

PM Modi plants saplings in Parliament as part of plantation drive

In a warning to Pakistan on the 20th Kargil Vijay Diwas, Army Chief General Bipin Rawat asked the neighbouring country not to repeat any such misadventure, saying they will face even worse consequences. Army Chief General Bipin Rawat paid tribute at the war memorial in Dras, where in his message to Pakistan, he said, "Don't do it. Misadventures are normally not repeated. You'll get a bloodier nose next time." This came a day after the Army Chief ruled out Kargil-like misadventure by Pakistan saying the Indian Armed Forces were much more powerful than they were in 1999. "It was a big misadventure undertaken by the Pakistan army in 1999. They did not appreciate the will and the intent of the Indian political establishment and the Indian armed forces that we will never allow them to succeed, General Rawat said as he addressed the media a day ahead of the Kargil Vijay Diwas.

Army Chief warns Pakistan on 20th Kargil Vijay Diwas

Nineteen years ago on this day, the Kargil War or the Kargil conflict that took place between May 3 and July 26, 1999, in the Kargil district of Kashmir and along the Line of Control (LOC), officially came to an end. The Indian soldiers successfully reclaimed all the peaks that had been seized by our nuclear-armed neighbor Pakistan. India is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Kargil Vijay Diwas on Friday, July 26. PM Modi pays tribute to Kargil war martyrs by plantation at Lok Sabha Secretariat.

Lok Sabha Secretariat: PM Modi pays tribute to Kargil war martyrs by plantation

<p>Hailing Modi government`s performance in the last 50 days, BJP working president J P Nadda on Friday said the Centre is committed to bettering the lives of people with schemes including construction of 1.95 crore houses with toilet, provide piped drinking water and gas connections by 2022.</p>

<p>"The government has decided to construct 1.95 crore houses with pure drinking water, toilet facility and gas connection by 2022 when India completes 75 years of Independence. This a very significant and revolutionary step to enhance ease of living," he said at a press conference here flanked by ministers Prakash Javadekar and Piyush Goyal.</p>

<p>Calling the Modi government as a "government of motion, action and momentum", Nadda presented a report card of Modi rule 2.0 and listed a number of decisions it took to improve ease of living of the citizens.</p>

<p>"The decisions taken in the last 50 days are in the welfare of farmers, poor, labourer and other sections of the society that have traditionally been ignored," he said.</p>

<p>Asserting that the Centre is committed to improving connectivity to the rural areas and the north-east, he said that the government has decided to build 1.25 lakh kilometre road on a cost of Rs 80,000 crore under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna (PMGSY).</p>

<p>Nadda said the government`s decision to compulsorily retire 27 Indian Revenue Service officer shows its commitment to uproot corruption.</p>

<p>He said, "Modi government has compulsorily retired 27 senior IRS officers. This shows our commitment to zero tolerance of corruption. This government is a government of action and it acts accordingly."</p>

<p>Listing the government`s achievements, he said that the Centre is introducing or amending laws to combat national threats, financial fraud and corruption.</p>

<p>"The government has amended the NIA Bill to give it more teeth. We have also amended the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act to designate persons as a terrorist who directly or indirectly is linked to terrorism. They will come in the net even as if they create an environment which promotes terrorism."</p>

<p>The government has reduced 44 labour laws to just four codes which will benefit 50 crore labourers," he said.</p>

<p>He said the government is committed to improve the lives of women and empower them.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Every member associated with any Self Help Group (SHG) will get an overdraft of Rs 5 thousand and one of a member of SHG will get a loan of Rs 1 lakh," he stated.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government returned to power with a massive mandate on May 23 in the general elections. It was sworn-in on May 30.&nbsp;</p>


Hailing Modi government`s performance in the last 50 days, BJP working president J P Nadda on Friday said the Centre is committed to bettering the lives of people with schemes including construction of 1.

Hailing Modi government`s performance in the last 50 days, BJP working president J P Nadda on Friday said the Centre is committed to bettering the lives of people with schemes including construction of 1.95 crore houses with toilet, provide piped drinking water and gas connections by 2022. "The government has decided to construct 1.95 crore houses with pure drinking water, toilet facility and gas connection by 2022 when India completes 75 years of Independence. This a very significant and revolutionary step to enhance ease of living," he said at a press conference here flanked by ministers Prakash Javadekar and Piyush Goyal. Calling the Modi government as a "government of motion, action and momentum", Nadda presented a report card of Modi rule 2.0 and listed a number of decisions it took to improve ease of living of the citizens. "The decisions taken in the last 50 days are in the welfare of farmers, poor, labourer and other sections of the society that have traditionally been ignored," he said. Asserting that the Centre is committed to improving connectivity to the rural areas and the north-east, he said that the government has decided to build 1.25 lakh kilometre road on a cost of Rs 80,000 crore under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna (PMGSY). Nadda said the government`s decision to compulsorily retire 27 Indian Revenue Service officer shows its commitment to uproot corruption. He said, "Modi government has compulsorily retired 27 senior IRS officers. This shows our commitment to zero tolerance of corruption. This government is a government of action and it acts accordingly." Listing the government`s achievements, he said that the Centre is introducing or amending laws to combat national threats, financial fraud and corruption. "The government has amended the NIA Bill to give it more teeth. We have also amended the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act to designate persons as a terrorist who directly or indirectly is linked to terrorism. They will come in the net even as if they create an environment which promotes terrorism." The government has reduced 44 labour laws to just four codes which will benefit 50 crore labourers," he said. He said the government is committed to improve the lives of women and empower them. "Every member associated with any Self Help Group (SHG) will get an overdraft of Rs 5 thousand and one of a member of SHG will get a loan of Rs 1 lakh," he stated. Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government returned to power with a massive mandate on May 23 in the general elections. It was sworn-in on May 30.

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Kellyane Conway reacts to Trump's remarks on Kashmir. Conway on India calling out Trump that You have to ask them. Trump claimed that PM Modi asked him to mediate on Kashmir. India has rejected Trump's claim. India reiterated that no such request was made by PM Modi. Watch this video to know more.

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On 26 July 2019, India is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the victory of the Indian Armed Forces in Operation Vijay against the infiltrating Pakistani troops. The anniversary is observed each year across the nation to show respect and gratitude to the brave servicemen of the armed forces who laid down their lives to re-capture all positions that had been seized by the Pakistan Army. #KargilVijayDiwas #KargilWar

20th Kargil Vijay Diwas: India celebrates Kargil victory day today

Amid the furor over US President Donald Trump's statement that India had asked for his intervention in the Kashmir problem, Rajya Sabha descended into chaos. As the Opposition protested and demanded a clarification from the government, External Affairs Minister S Jaishanakar reiterated India's stand that Kashmir is a bilateral issue. Making a statement in the Rajya Sabha, Jaishankar categorically assured the House that no such request has been made by Prime Minister Modi to the US president. "It has been India's consistent position that all outstanding issues with Pakistan are discussed only bilaterally. Any engagement with Pakistan would require an end to cross-border terrorism," S Jaishankar said.

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Donald Trump's 'Mediation' offer sparks controversy, here's what Congress leader Shashi Tharoor says. Watch video to know more.

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India and the United States have no record of Kashmir being discussed when Prime Minister Narendra Modi met US President Donald Trump on the margins of the G-20 summit in Osaka last month, informed sources told ET.

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<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi in introduced his very special friend on Instagram on Tuesday. In a post, PM added two photos of himself holding a baby at his office in the Parliament complex.</p>

<p>"A very special friend came to meet me in Parliament today," PM Modi wrote, which garnered more than a million likes in about an hour.</p>

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<p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B0QPjPLFlUo/" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">A very special friend came to meet me in Parliament today.</a></p>

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<p>The post has two photos of the PM playing with the baby, who looks more interested in the chocolates lying on the Prime Minister's desk.</p>

<p>Many of the Instagram users were delighted to see the post. While for some it was cute and lovely picture, others wanted to know who the child is.</p>

<p>The officials later said that the child is the grandson of BJP's Rajya Sabha MP Satyanarayan Jatiya.</p>

<p>PM Modi's affection for children is well known and he has been seen - and photographed - interacting with children on many occasions. Even during his official trips to other countries, candid photos of the PM speaking or playing with children have often revealed his softer side.</p>


Prime Minister Narendra Modi in introduced his very special friend on Instagram on Tuesday. In a post, PM added two photos of himself holding a baby at his office in the Parliament complex.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in introduced his very special friend on Instagram on Tuesday. In a post, PM added two photos of himself holding a baby at his office in the Parliament complex. "A very special friend came to meet me in Parliament today," PM Modi wrote, which garnered more than a million likes in about an hour. View this post on Instagram A very special friend came to meet me in Parliament today. A post shared by Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) on Jul 23, 2019 at 2:12am PDT × The post has two photos of the PM playing with the baby, who looks more interested in the chocolates lying on the Prime Minister's desk. Many of the Instagram users were delighted to see the post. While for some it was cute and lovely picture, others wanted to know who the child is. The officials later said that the child is the grandson of BJP's Rajya Sabha MP Satyanarayan Jatiya. PM Modi's affection for children is well known and he has been seen - and photographed - interacting with children on many occasions. Even during his official trips to other countries, candid photos of the PM speaking or playing with children have often revealed his softer side.

PM Modi shares photo of a 'very special friend', Instagram delighted

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the scientists of Indan Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indias-moon-mission-chandrayaan-2-successfully-launched-as-india-takes-a-giant-leap-237666">successful launch of India's moon mission</a>, Chandrayaan 2.</p>

<p>"Special moments that will be etched in the annals of our glorious history! The launch of #Chandrayaan2 illustrates the prowess of our scientists and the determination of 130 crore Indians to scale new frontiers of science. Every Indian is immensely proud today!" the PM said in his tweet.</p>

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<p>"Indian at heart, Indian in spirit! What would make every Indian overjoyed is the fact that #Chandrayaan2 is a fully indigenous mission," he further said in his subsequent tweet.</p>

<p>Talking about the importance of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/what-chandrayaan-2-will-accomplish-and-why-the-mission-is-significant-for-india-237667">Chandrayaan mission</a>, PM Modi said, "#Chandrayaan2 is unique because it will explore and perform studies on the south pole region of lunar terrain which is not explored and sampled by any past mission. This mission will offer new knowledge about the Moon."</p>

<p>The second generation moon mission of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) lifted off from the Satish Dhawan centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, at 2:43 pm IST on Monday.</p>

<p>A few minutes later, ISRO announced the launch was successful.</p>

<p><strong>Watch -&nbsp;Chandrayaan-2: How crucial achievement of this mission will be for India?</strong></p>

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<p>I salute the people who made it happen, said ISRO chief K Sivan.</p>

<p>This was the second attempt by ISRO to launch Chandrayaan-2 after the first attempt had to be called off at the 11th hour on July 15.</p>

<p>Almost the entire Chandrayaan-2's orbiter, lander and rover have been designed and made in India.</p>

<p>India used its most powerful rocket launcher, GSLV Mk-III, to carry the 2.4 tonne orbiter, which has a mission life of about a year.</p>

<p>The spacecraft carried the 1.4 tonne lander Vikram - which in turn is taking the 27-kilogramme (60-pound) rover Pragyan - to a high plain between two craters on the lunar South Pole when it lands on the moon in September, 2019.</p>


Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the scientists of Indan Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for the successful launch of India's moon mission, Chandrayaan 2.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the scientists of Indan Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for the successful launch of India's moon mission, Chandrayaan 2. "Special moments that will be etched in the annals of our glorious history! The launch of #Chandrayaan2 illustrates the prowess of our scientists and the determination of 130 crore Indians to scale new frontiers of science. Every Indian is immensely proud today!" the PM said in his tweet. Special moments that will be etched in the annals of our glorious history! The launch of #Chandrayaan2 illustrates the prowess of our scientists and the determination of 130 crore Indians to scale new frontiers of science. Every Indian is immensely proud today! pic.twitter.com/v1ETFneij0 — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 22, 2019 × "Indian at heart, Indian in spirit! What would make every Indian overjoyed is the fact that #Chandrayaan2 is a fully indigenous mission," he further said in his subsequent tweet. Talking about the importance of the Chandrayaan mission, PM Modi said, "#Chandrayaan2 is unique because it will explore and perform studies on the south pole region of lunar terrain which is not explored and sampled by any past mission. This mission will offer new knowledge about the Moon." The second generation moon mission of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) lifted off from the Satish Dhawan centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, at 2:43 pm IST on Monday. A few minutes later, ISRO announced the launch was successful. Watch - Chandrayaan-2: How crucial achievement of this mission will be for India? I salute the people who made it happen, said ISRO chief K Sivan. This was the second attempt by ISRO to launch Chandrayaan-2 after the first attempt had to be called off at the 11th hour on July 15. Almost the entire Chandrayaan-2's orbiter, lander and rover have been designed and made in India. India used its most powerful rocket launcher, GSLV Mk-III, to carry the 2.4 tonne orbiter, which has a mission life of about a year. The spacecraft carried the 1.4 tonne lander Vikram - which in turn is taking the 27-kilogramme (60-pound) rover Pragyan - to a high plain between two craters on the lunar South Pole when it lands on the moon in September, 2019.

Every Indian is immensely proud today: PM Modi hails successful launch of Chandrayaan-2

People have taken to Twitter to commend the successful launch of the second moon mission of India. Celebrities, ministers including honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi have tweeted inc celebration, extending their support to ISRO's efforts.

PM Modi congratulates ISRO on Chandrayaan 2, says India is immensely proud

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