<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged all parties to utilise the winter session of Parliament for public interest rather than individual interests. &nbsp;</p>

<p>PM Modi said leaders should participate in debates, even if sharp, in the winter session of Parliament.</p>

<p>The Indian prime minister hoped that winter session functions more than its stipulated time and issues are taken up in public interest.</p>


Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged all parties to utilise the winter session of Parliament for public interest rather than individual interests. PM Modi said leaders should participate in debates, even if sharp, in the winter session of Parliament.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged all parties to utilise the winter session of Parliament for public interest rather than individual interests. PM Modi said leaders should participate in debates, even if sharp, in the winter session of Parliament. The Indian prime minister hoped that winter session functions more than its stipulated time and issues are taken up in public interest.

Leaders should participate in debates in winter session of Parliament:  PM Modi

<p>Eminent economist and columnist <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/rbi-governor-urjit-patel-resigns-cites-personal-reasons-182915">Surjit Bhalla on Tuesday said </a>that he had resigned as a part-time member of Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister(EAC-PM) on December 1.</p>

<p>"I resigned as part-time member of PMEAC on December 1," Bhalla said on social networking site Twitter.</p>

<p>The EAC- PM is headed by Niti Aayog member Bibek Debroy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Economists Rathin Roy, Ashima Goyal and Shamika Ravi are other part-time members.</p>

<p>On Monday, RBI governor Urjit Patel had resigned citing personal reasons.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"On account of personal reasons, I have decided to step down from my current position (RBI Governor) effective immediately. It has been my privilege and honour to serve in the Reserve Bank of India in various capacities over the years," Patel had said in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Patel is the first RBI governor to step down before completing his term since 1990. Patel's resignation came after weeks of tussle between the government and the RBI over issuing the central bank's reserve funds.</p>

<p>The government was of the opinion that the bank should hand over a larger share of them to the government.&nbsp;</p>


Eminent economist and columnist Surjit Bhalla on Tuesday said that he had resigned as a part-time member of Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister(EAC-PM) on December 1.

Eminent economist and columnist Surjit Bhalla on Tuesday said that he had resigned as a part-time member of Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister(EAC-PM) on December 1. "I resigned as part-time member of PMEAC on December 1," Bhalla said on social networking site Twitter. The EAC- PM is headed by Niti Aayog member Bibek Debroy. Economists Rathin Roy, Ashima Goyal and Shamika Ravi are other part-time members. On Monday, RBI governor Urjit Patel had resigned citing personal reasons. "On account of personal reasons, I have decided to step down from my current position (RBI Governor) effective immediately. It has been my privilege and honour to serve in the Reserve Bank of India in various capacities over the years," Patel had said in a statement. Patel is the first RBI governor to step down before completing his term since 1990. Patel's resignation came after weeks of tussle between the government and the RBI over issuing the central bank's reserve funds. The government was of the opinion that the bank should hand over a larger share of them to the government.

Surjit Bhalla resigns as part-time member of Economic Advisory Council to PM Modi

PM Modi addresses media before Parliament's winter session

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<p>India is helping build two schools for girls in Afghanistan's Herat province.&nbsp;The foundations of the schools — the Baba Zangi Ata High School and Amani High School in Herat and Enjil Districts of Herat province — have already been laid and construction will be completed in eight months' time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The development comes after Afghan MP Naheed Farid requested <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-vs-afghanistan-pm-modi-congratulates-people-of-afghanistan-over-historic-test-match-144311">Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi</a> for help in December 2017. The schools were at the time functioning from tents.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She said she told Modi that "60 per cent of (Herat) schoolgirls are studying under the tents or under open skies. Surprised at my answer, PM Modi asked me how can India help them to which I proposed for construction of two schools in Herat. Excellency Modi assured me to help the Afghan students and also asked me to submit a concept note. It was puzzling for me as to why Excellency Modi asked me about Herat girls only to realise later that Herati girls performed the national anthem of India in Hindi during his visit to Herat for inauguration of Salma Dam project."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The total cost of the school project is US$ 450,000 of which India will be paying $315,000. India is paying 70% of the cost of the project, while 30 per cent is being borne by (Naheed Farid's) Farid Foundation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Farid was elected to the Afghan parliament at the age of 27, thereby becoming the country's youngest parliamentarian.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India's High Commissioner to Afghanistan Vinay Kumar expedited the project once the PMO flagged off the issue with the Indian embassy in Kabul.</p>

<p>The laying of the foundations of the two schools was done in the presence of Deputy Minister of Education Sardar Mohd Rahimi, who was chief guest at the ceremony, along with Herat's Deputy Governor Monisa Hassanzada, Farid, and Consul General of India to Herat Kumar Gaurav.</p>

<p>Speaking to WION, Gaurav said, "Students of Afghanistan want to study. We have to give them a conducive environment. Madam Farid visited India and met Hon’ble PM Modi and presented a concept note. Madam Farid has been a beacon light of hope for Afghan citizens. She has been doing a fantastic job in Afghanistan. We need so many Naheed Farids in Afghanistan. I hope these schools will produce such Naheed Farids which will take Afghanistan from darkness to light, from ignorance to knowledgeable society, and from violence to peace and prosperity. India’s commitment towards the educational reconstruction of Afghanistan is unwavering and absolute”.</p>

<p>In time, the Indian embassy in Kabul said, as many as 10,000 students are expected to benefit from the two schools. The Baba Zangi High School will be the largest school in the province with 24 classrooms while the Amani High School will have 12 classrooms.</p>

<p>Herat is the same province in which the Afghan-India Friendship Dam is located.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Thanking PM Modi for the dam, Farid said, "I profusely thanked India for construction of Salma Dam which illuminated thousands of houses, while construction of Parliament Building would deepen the roots of democracy in Afghanistan. I also thanked Excellency PM Modi for empowering Afghan citizens through various capacity-building programmes while cooperation on Chabahar will give access to sea for Afghan goods which will only bring welfare and prosperity for Afghan citizens."</p>

<p>Modi visited Herat in western Afghanistan in June 2016 and he and President Ghani jointly inaugurated the Afghan-India Friendship Dam, earlier called the Salma Dam. About 1,500 Indian and Afghan engineers and other professionals worked in difficult conditions to build the dam.&nbsp;</p>

<p>PM Modi first visited Afghanistan on December 25, 2016 at which time he inaugurated the newly-built Afghan Parliament, announced 500 scholarships for the children of Afghan security forces personnel killed in action, and gifted four Mi-25 attack helicopters to the Afghan Air Force.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India has taken up 116 high-impact community development projects in 31 provinces of Afghanistan. New Delhi has been involved in a number of education, capacity building, skill and human resource development programmes in Afghanistan. It is one of the largest such programmes in the world, and will continue for a further period of five years from 2017 to 2022.<br />
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India is helping build two schools for girls in Afghanistan's Herat province. The foundations of the schools — the Baba Zangi Ata High School and Amani High School in Herat and Enjil Districts of Herat province — have already been laid and construction will be completed in eight months' time.

India is helping build two schools for girls in Afghanistan's Herat province. The foundations of the schools — the Baba Zangi Ata High School and Amani High School in Herat and Enjil Districts of Herat province — have already been laid and construction will be completed in eight months' time. The development comes after Afghan MP Naheed Farid requested Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for help in December 2017. The schools were at the time functioning from tents. She said she told Modi that "60 per cent of (Herat) schoolgirls are studying under the tents or under open skies. Surprised at my answer, PM Modi asked me how can India help them to which I proposed for construction of two schools in Herat. Excellency Modi assured me to help the Afghan students and also asked me to submit a concept note. It was puzzling for me as to why Excellency Modi asked me about Herat girls only to realise later that Herati girls performed the national anthem of India in Hindi during his visit to Herat for inauguration of Salma Dam project." The total cost of the school project is US$ 450,000 of which India will be paying $315,000. India is paying 70% of the cost of the project, while 30 per cent is being borne by (Naheed Farid's) Farid Foundation. Farid was elected to the Afghan parliament at the age of 27, thereby becoming the country's youngest parliamentarian. India's High Commissioner to Afghanistan Vinay Kumar expedited the project once the PMO flagged off the issue with the Indian embassy in Kabul. The laying of the foundations of the two schools was done in the presence of Deputy Minister of Education Sardar Mohd Rahimi, who was chief guest at the ceremony, along with Herat's Deputy Governor Monisa Hassanzada, Farid, and Consul General of India to Herat Kumar Gaurav. Speaking to WION, Gaurav said, "Students of Afghanistan want to study. We have to give them a conducive environment. Madam Farid visited India and met Hon’ble PM Modi and presented a concept note. Madam Farid has been a beacon light of hope for Afghan citizens. She has been doing a fantastic job in Afghanistan. We need so many Naheed Farids in Afghanistan. I hope these schools will produce such Naheed Farids which will take Afghanistan from darkness to light, from ignorance to knowledgeable society, and from violence to peace and prosperity. India’s commitment towards the educational reconstruction of Afghanistan is unwavering and absolute”. In time, the Indian embassy in Kabul said, as many as 10,000 students are expected to benefit from the two schools. The Baba Zangi High School will be the largest school in the province with 24 classrooms while the Amani High School will have 12 classrooms. Herat is the same province in which the Afghan-India Friendship Dam is located. Thanking PM Modi for the dam, Farid said, "I profusely thanked India for construction of Salma Dam which illuminated thousands of houses, while construction of Parliament Building would deepen the roots of democracy in Afghanistan. I also thanked Excellency PM Modi for empowering Afghan citizens through various capacity-building programmes while cooperation on Chabahar will give access to sea for Afghan goods which will only bring welfare and prosperity for Afghan citizens." Modi visited Herat in western Afghanistan in June 2016 and he and President Ghani jointly inaugurated the Afghan-India Friendship Dam, earlier called the Salma Dam. About 1,500 Indian and Afghan engineers and other professionals worked in difficult conditions to build the dam. PM Modi first visited Afghanistan on December 25, 2016 at which time he inaugurated the newly-built Afghan Parliament, announced 500 scholarships for the children of Afghan security forces personnel killed in action, and gifted four Mi-25 attack helicopters to the Afghan Air Force. India has taken up 116 high-impact community development projects in 31 provinces of Afghanistan. New Delhi has been involved in a number of education, capacity building, skill and human resource development programmes in Afghanistan. It is one of the largest such programmes in the world, and will continue for a further period of five years from 2017 to 2022.

Two girls' schools being built in Afghanistan's Herat after local MP asks PM Modi for help

<p>Senior RSS leader Suresh 'Bhaiyyaji' Joshi on Sunday made a veiled attack on the BJP for not fulfilling <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/ram-temple-sc-should-decide-early-govt-should-bring-law-to-remove-hurdles-says-rss-174260">its promise of constructing a Ram Temple in Ayodhya</a> and demanded the Union government enact legislation, if need be, for it.</p>

<p>Speaking at a VHP rally at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi, the RSS executive head said,&nbsp;"Those in power today had promised to construct Ram Temple. They should listen to people and fulfil the demand of temple in Ayodhya. They are aware of the sentiments."</p>

<p>Without naming the BJP, Joshi added, "We are not begging for it. We are expressing our emotions. The country wants 'Ram rajya'."</p>

<p>Thousands of people have gathered at Ramlila Maidan for the Vishwa Hindu Parishad rally, which comes ahead of Parliament's winter session commencing on Tuesday.</p>

<p>The title suit of the Ayodhya land dispute case is pending before the Supreme Court. In January, the court is expected to announce a date for the beginning of the hearing.</p>

<p>But as the dispute has remained unresolved for more than 25 years, right-wing groups are demanding that the Union government sidestep the courts and go ahead with the temple building.</p>

<p>VHP president Vishnu Sadashiv Kokje and its international working president Alok Kumar are also expected to address the rally.</p>

<p>The traffic police has issued an advisory detailing diversions in view of the rally. It said no traffic will be allowed on Ranjeet Singh Flyover (from Guru Nanak Chowk to Barakhambha Road), JLN Marg (from Rajghat to Delhi Gate), Chaman Lal Marg near VIP gate.</p>

<p>Elaborate security arrangements have been made at Ramlila Maidan and snipers have been deployed on high-rises.</p>

<p>The VHP had carried out a door-to-door campaign to make the rally a success.</p>

<p>"It is a massive gathering which will change the hearts of all those who are not in favour of bringing the bill for construction of a grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya," VHP's spokesperson Vinod Bansal said.</p>

<p>The right-wing group had approached President Ram Nath Kovind and state governors during previous phases of its temple campaign. In the forthcoming stage, it will hold religious rituals and prayers at temples and matths.</p>

<p>The campaign will culminate at Prayag with a 'Dharam Sansad' of priests and saints. The final religious congregation will be held on January 31 and February 1.&nbsp;</p>


Senior RSS leader Suresh 'Bhaiyyaji' Joshi on Sunday made a veiled attack on the BJP for not fulfilling its promise of constructing a Ram Temple in Ayodhya and demanded the Union government enact legislation, if need be, for it.

Senior RSS leader Suresh 'Bhaiyyaji' Joshi on Sunday made a veiled attack on the BJP for not fulfilling its promise of constructing a Ram Temple in Ayodhya and demanded the Union government enact legislation, if need be, for it. Speaking at a VHP rally at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi, the RSS executive head said, "Those in power today had promised to construct Ram Temple. They should listen to people and fulfil the demand of temple in Ayodhya. They are aware of the sentiments." Without naming the BJP, Joshi added, "We are not begging for it. We are expressing our emotions. The country wants 'Ram rajya'." Thousands of people have gathered at Ramlila Maidan for the Vishwa Hindu Parishad rally, which comes ahead of Parliament's winter session commencing on Tuesday. The title suit of the Ayodhya land dispute case is pending before the Supreme Court. In January, the court is expected to announce a date for the beginning of the hearing. But as the dispute has remained unresolved for more than 25 years, right-wing groups are demanding that the Union government sidestep the courts and go ahead with the temple building. VHP president Vishnu Sadashiv Kokje and its international working president Alok Kumar are also expected to address the rally. The traffic police has issued an advisory detailing diversions in view of the rally. It said no traffic will be allowed on Ranjeet Singh Flyover (from Guru Nanak Chowk to Barakhambha Road), JLN Marg (from Rajghat to Delhi Gate), Chaman Lal Marg near VIP gate. Elaborate security arrangements have been made at Ramlila Maidan and snipers have been deployed on high-rises. The VHP had carried out a door-to-door campaign to make the rally a success. "It is a massive gathering which will change the hearts of all those who are not in favour of bringing the bill for construction of a grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya," VHP's spokesperson Vinod Bansal said. The right-wing group had approached President Ram Nath Kovind and state governors during previous phases of its temple campaign. In the forthcoming stage, it will hold religious rituals and prayers at temples and matths. The campaign will culminate at Prayag with a 'Dharam Sansad' of priests and saints. The final religious congregation will be held on January 31 and February 1.

At VHP rally in Delhi, 'those in power' told to 'fulfil demand of temple in Ayodhya'

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<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi has topped the list of most followed leaders on the photo-sharing app Instagram, a recent study by Twiplomacy revealed on December 4.</p>

<p>With over 15 million followers, PM Modi has ranked the list defeating world leaders like Donald Trump, Joko Widodo, Pope Francis, Queen Rania.</p>

<p>While Joko Widodo has 14 million followers, Donald&nbsp;Trump has 10.9 million, Pope Francis 5.7 million and Queen Rania 4.9 million.</p>

<p>The report published in Twiplomacy states that only Russia’s President Vladimir Putin and China’s Xi Jinping do not have personal accounts on Instagram.</p>

<p>It, however, added that the Russian government maintains the official @PhotoGovernment channel and the Chinese State Council Information Office seems to have reserved the @ChinaSCIO account.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The report also said that all leaders of the G7 and all but two of the G20 leaders have personal profiles on the platform.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the report, the picture of newly married Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma with PM Modi is the most liked picture posted by any world leader.</p>

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<p>And the picture of PM Modi standing in Davaheadhed of the World Economic Forum 2018 is the second most liked picture.</p>

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<p>In July this year, PM Modi was ranked third most followed leader on social networking site Twitter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He, however, lost around three lakh followers after the social networking site launched a crackdown for fake accounts.</p>


Prime Minister Narendra Modi has topped the list of most followed leaders on the photo-sharing app Instagram, a recent study by Twiplomacy revealed on December 4.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has topped the list of most followed leaders on the photo-sharing app Instagram, a recent study by Twiplomacy revealed on December 4. With over 15 million followers, PM Modi has ranked the list defeating world leaders like Donald Trump, Joko Widodo, Pope Francis, Queen Rania. While Joko Widodo has 14 million followers, Donald Trump has 10.9 million, Pope Francis 5.7 million and Queen Rania 4.9 million. The report published in Twiplomacy states that only Russia’s President Vladimir Putin and China’s Xi Jinping do not have personal accounts on Instagram. It, however, added that the Russian government maintains the official @PhotoGovernment channel and the Chinese State Council Information Office seems to have reserved the @ChinaSCIO account. The report also said that all leaders of the G7 and all but two of the G20 leaders have personal profiles on the platform. According to the report, the picture of newly married Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma with PM Modi is the most liked picture posted by any world leader. View this post on Instagram Met @virat.kohli and @anushkasharma. Congratulated them on their wedding. A post shared by Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) on Dec 20, 2017 at 8:39am PST × And the picture of PM Modi standing in Davaheadhed of the World Economic Forum 2018 is the second most liked picture. View this post on Instagram In #Switzerland to take part in the @worldeconomicforum in Davos, where I will meet world leaders, captains of industry and experts. I would talk about the various economic opportunities India has to offer. A post shared by Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) on Jan 22, 2018 at 10:23am PST × In July this year, PM Modi was ranked third most followed leader on social networking site Twitter. He, however, lost around three lakh followers after the social networking site launched a crackdown for fake accounts.

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<p>rime Minister Narendra Modi attended Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas' wedding reception in New Delhi on Tuesday evening. Priyanka and Nick got married in Jodhpur on 1st and 2nd December and arrived in Delhi on Monday evening. The PM gifted a rose each to the bride and the groom.</p>

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<p>Priyanka introduced the PM to her family members as well as her in-laws.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>This is the first reception the couple is hosting.</p>

<p>Prior to the reception, Priyanka and Nick also posed for a photo-op outside the venue for the media. The couple had eyes just for each other as they gazed at each other holding hands and posed for the media. Priyanka wore a Falguni and Shane Peacock silver lehenga whereas her groom Nick wore a blue-black velvet jacket and black trousers.</p>

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<p>Nick's brother Joe Jonas also posed with his fiancee Sophie Turner who looked stunning in a Sabyasachi lehenga.</p>

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<p>The newlyweds also posed with their family members for the press- Priyanka's mother and brother and Nick's parents and grandmother.</p>

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The couple will host another reception in Mumbai later this week. Most of Bollywood celebrities are expected to be a part of the guest list.</p>

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Earlier on Tuesday, People magazine <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/priyanka-chopra-and-nick-jonass-wedding-was-straight-out-of-a-fairytale-see-pics-video-181458">released inside photos and videos of the couple's fairytale</a> wedding that spanned over 5 days at Umaid Bhavan Palace in Jodhpur. The couple reportedly sold the rights of their wedding photos to the magazine for a whopping Rs 18 crores.</p>

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rime Minister Narendra Modi attended Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas' wedding reception in New Delhi on Tuesday evening. Priyanka and Nick got married in Jodhpur on 1st and 2nd December and arrived in Delhi on Monday evening.

rime Minister Narendra Modi attended Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas' wedding reception in New Delhi on Tuesday evening. Priyanka and Nick got married in Jodhpur on 1st and 2nd December and arrived in Delhi on Monday evening. The PM gifted a rose each to the bride and the groom. View this post on Instagram #narendramodi #priyankachopra #nickjonas #weddingreception ❤️ #delhi #priyankakishaadi @viralbhayani A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) on Dec 4, 2018 at 8:30am PST × View this post on Instagram #narendramodi at the wedding #priyankachopra #nickjonas #weddingreception ❤️ #delhi #priyankakishaadi @viralbhayani A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) on Dec 4, 2018 at 8:34am PST × Priyanka introduced the PM to her family members as well as her in-laws. This is the first reception the couple is hosting. Prior to the reception, Priyanka and Nick also posed for a photo-op outside the venue for the media. The couple had eyes just for each other as they gazed at each other holding hands and posed for the media. Priyanka wore a Falguni and Shane Peacock silver lehenga whereas her groom Nick wore a blue-black velvet jacket and black trousers. Nick's brother Joe Jonas also posed with his fiancee Sophie Turner who looked stunning in a Sabyasachi lehenga. The newlyweds also posed with their family members for the press- Priyanka's mother and brother and Nick's parents and grandmother. The couple will host another reception in Mumbai later this week. Most of Bollywood celebrities are expected to be a part of the guest list. Earlier on Tuesday, People magazine released inside photos and videos of the couple's fairytale wedding that spanned over 5 days at Umaid Bhavan Palace in Jodhpur. The couple reportedly sold the rights of their wedding photos to the magazine for a whopping Rs 18 crores. (Images by Yogen Shah)

PM Narendra Modi attends Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas' Delhi reception; see pics

PM Modi hits out at Congress over AgustaWestland scam

<p>"We got him from Dubai," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Wednesday of Christian Michel's extradition. Modi was speaking at an election rally in Sumerpur in Rajasthan's Pali district.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Michel, a UK national, is an accused in the alleged Rs 3,600 crore AgustaWestand VVIP chopper scam. He was <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/vvip-chopper-case-middleman-christian-michel-extradited-to-india-181534">extradited to India from Dubai on </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/vvip-chopper-case-middleman-christian-michel-extradited-to-india-181534">Tuesday</a>, and will be produced in court on Wednesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Helicopter kaand ke raazdar aur dalal ko sarkar Dubai se pakad ke layi hai. Ab raazdar raaz kholega, pata nahi baat kahan tak jayegi, kitni duur tak jayegi," Modi said on Wednesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The BJP had on Tuesday said Michel's extradition could spell "serious trouble" for the Congress's "first family" since the alleged scam dates back to the UPA era.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Modi on Wednesday took another swipe at the Gandhis, saying the Supreme Court had said the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/national-herald-case-income-tax-re-assessment-of-sonia-gandhi-rahul-gandhi-for-2011-12-can-continue-says-supreme-court-181427">Indian government had the right to </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/national-herald-case-income-tax-re-assessment-of-sonia-gandhi-rahul-gandhi-for-2011-12-can-continue-says-supreme-court-181427">reasses</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/national-herald-case-income-tax-re-assessment-of-sonia-gandhi-rahul-gandhi-for-2011-12-can-continue-says-supreme-court-181427"> Sonia and Rahul Gandhi's income tax returns</a>.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Ab dekhta hoon kaise bach ke nikalte ho," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He took another swipe at the Congress president:&nbsp;</p>

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<p>And he mentioned Sonia Gandhi son-in-law Robert Vadra, whom the Enforcement Directorate has been <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/govt-depts-operating-on-agenda-to-besmirch-my-reputation-robert-vadra-181608">questioning in connection with an alleged land scam in Bikaner</a>.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Rajasthan will go to the polls on December 7. The results will be out on December 11.&nbsp;</p>


"We got him from Dubai," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Wednesday of Christian Michel's extradition. Modi was speaking at an election rally in Sumerpur in Rajasthan's Pali district.

"We got him from Dubai," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Wednesday of Christian Michel's extradition. Modi was speaking at an election rally in Sumerpur in Rajasthan's Pali district. Michel, a UK national, is an accused in the alleged Rs 3,600 crore AgustaWestand VVIP chopper scam. He was extradited to India from Dubai on Tuesday, and will be produced in court on Wednesday. "Helicopter kaand ke raazdar aur dalal ko sarkar Dubai se pakad ke layi hai. Ab raazdar raaz kholega, pata nahi baat kahan tak jayegi, kitni duur tak jayegi," Modi said on Wednesday. The BJP had on Tuesday said Michel's extradition could spell "serious trouble" for the Congress's "first family" since the alleged scam dates back to the UPA era. Modi on Wednesday took another swipe at the Gandhis, saying the Supreme Court had said the Indian government had the right to reasses Sonia and Rahul Gandhi's income tax returns. "Ab dekhta hoon kaise bach ke nikalte ho," he added. #WATCH PM Modi in Sumerpur: Yesterday we won in Supreme Court, the court said Indian Govt has the right to reasses their(Sonia and Rahul Gandhi) income tax returns. Ab dekhta hoon kaise bach ke nikalte ho #RajasthanElections pic.twitter.com/PwmgVJh0GM — ANI (@ANI) December 5, 2018 × He took another swipe at the Congress president: PM Narendra Modi: Congress President does not even know the names of his own party leaders. He did not even know the name of a very popular farmer and jat leader in Congress, late Kumbharam ji. He called him 'Kumbhakaran'. You can imagine what such people will do when in power pic.twitter.com/Bp52VwSoag — ANI (@ANI) December 5, 2018 × And he mentioned Sonia Gandhi son-in-law Robert Vadra, whom the Enforcement Directorate has been questioning in connection with an alleged land scam in Bikaner. PM Narendra Modi in Sumerpur, Rajasthan: They knew that the govt of India was bringing huge projects in Barmer, the prices of land were about to rise and the farmers were set to gain from it. So, the relatives of 'naamdar' snatched the land from farmers at throw away prices. pic.twitter.com/O48q8KNv83 — ANI (@ANI) December 5, 2018 × Rajasthan will go to the polls on December 7. The results will be out on December 11.

We got him from Dubai: PM Modi on Christian Michel's extradition

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi today blasted the Congress for giving away Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in <a href="http://www.wionews.com/videos/all-you-need-to-know-about-kartarpur-corridor-project-180005">Kartarpur</a> to Pakistan.</p>

<p>"The lust for power led to Partition in 1947, the division was also on lines of religion. Congress made these mistakes for the sake of power and their impatience led to this situation. And one of the results of this led to Kartarpur being given to Pakistan. The lack of vision and sensitivity on part of Congress led to this situation. Had they shown a little bit of prudence and maturity, a place just 3km from the border would not have gone to Pakistan," PM Modi said while addressing a rally in Hanumangarh, in poll-bound Rajasthan.</p>

<p>Then Congress leaders had no idea about importance of Guru Nanak Dev, therefore Kartarpur is in Pakistan today, the prime minister added.</p>

<p>He also said, "Even after 70 years, they (Congress) still ignored this. What they ignored for 70 years, we did it in our term and now every pilgrim will be able to visit the gurudwara. Congress should be as asked and be held accountable for this. It is my fate to rectify their mistakes. And my fate was made by the citizens of this country. If we can now go to Kartarpur today - who should be credited for this? Your vote.</p>

<p>Recently, both India and Pakistan announced the construction of the Kartarpur Corridor to connect the Sikh holy shrine in Pakistan to India On November 26, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu had laid the foundation stone for the Kartarpur Corridor at Dera Baba Nanak in Punjab's Gurdaspur district.</p>

<p>Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan last week held the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/big-hearted-friend-imran-kept-his-promise-sidhu-at-kartarpur-corridor-ceremony-in-pakistan-180010">groundbreaking ceremony</a> for the corridor, after his government reciprocated India's efforts to open the corridor.</p>

<p>The much-awaited corridor will connect Darbar Sahib in Pakistan's Kartarpur - the final resting place of Sikh faith's founder Guru Nanak Dev - with Dera Baba Nanak shrine in India's Gurdaspur district.</p>

<p>The corridor is expected to be ready before Guru Nanak's 550th birth anniversary next year.</p>

<p>Captain Amarinder Singh government in Punjab has already announced a slew of development projects to upgrade infrastructure and other facilities for the pilgrims expected to visit the area to mark the Guru Nanak's birth anniversary. The state government has already kicked off year-long celebrations on November 23.</p>


Prime Minister Narendra Modi today blasted the Congress for giving away Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur to Pakistan. "The lust for power led to Partition in 1947, the division was also on lines of religion.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today blasted the Congress for giving away Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur to Pakistan. "The lust for power led to Partition in 1947, the division was also on lines of religion. Congress made these mistakes for the sake of power and their impatience led to this situation. And one of the results of this led to Kartarpur being given to Pakistan. The lack of vision and sensitivity on part of Congress led to this situation. Had they shown a little bit of prudence and maturity, a place just 3km from the border would not have gone to Pakistan," PM Modi said while addressing a rally in Hanumangarh, in poll-bound Rajasthan. Then Congress leaders had no idea about importance of Guru Nanak Dev, therefore Kartarpur is in Pakistan today, the prime minister added. He also said, "Even after 70 years, they (Congress) still ignored this. What they ignored for 70 years, we did it in our term and now every pilgrim will be able to visit the gurudwara. Congress should be as asked and be held accountable for this. It is my fate to rectify their mistakes. And my fate was made by the citizens of this country. If we can now go to Kartarpur today - who should be credited for this? Your vote. Recently, both India and Pakistan announced the construction of the Kartarpur Corridor to connect the Sikh holy shrine in Pakistan to India On November 26, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu had laid the foundation stone for the Kartarpur Corridor at Dera Baba Nanak in Punjab's Gurdaspur district. Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan last week held the groundbreaking ceremony for the corridor, after his government reciprocated India's efforts to open the corridor. The much-awaited corridor will connect Darbar Sahib in Pakistan's Kartarpur - the final resting place of Sikh faith's founder Guru Nanak Dev - with Dera Baba Nanak shrine in India's Gurdaspur district. The corridor is expected to be ready before Guru Nanak's 550th birth anniversary next year. Captain Amarinder Singh government in Punjab has already announced a slew of development projects to upgrade infrastructure and other facilities for the pilgrims expected to visit the area to mark the Guru Nanak's birth anniversary. The state government has already kicked off year-long celebrations on November 23.

Kartarpur went to Pakistan due to lack of vision of Congress leaders: PM Modi

<p>Blaming the previous Congress rules for bank defaults, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday alleged the defaulters used to carry the party's name as "taveej" (amulet) as a shield but his government has acted strongly against such people and even "big crorepatis" have been forced to pay up.</p>

<p>Modi alleged that banks were "looted" by "naamdaar" who used to make telephone calls to the lenders to sanction loans.</p>

<p>Addressing an election rally here, he said those shedding "crocodile tears" for farmers should come to Rajasthan "to see" whether lands of farmers were purchased at a throw away price or not by people allegedly close to the Congress party in Delhi.</p>

<p>"Had the farmers known about the future and potential of solar power park, would they have sold their lands," the prime minister said.</p>

<p>Talking about the 'amulet', Modi said it saved people who looted government money.</p>

<p>"<em>Main aapko samjhana chahta hun. Unhone Congress ke naam ka taveej bana rakha tha. Jo log galat kaam karte hai, bura kaam karte hai, sarkaari khajaane se lootte hai, bankon se paise maar lete hai, unkon kuch karne ki jarurat nahin thi. </em>Congress<em> ka taveej bandhon to unkon ek raksha kawach mil jaata tha</em> (I want to make you (people) understand. They had made an 'amulet' in the name of Congress, which saved the people doing wrong deeds, looted government funds, take huge bank loans. They had to do nothing but to tie Congress amulet which acted as a shield.)," he said.</p>

<p>The prime minister said the credit given to people by banks between 2006 and 2014, when Congress was in power at the Centre, was more than the money given to people since Independence.</p>

<p>"Telephone karke bankon ko loota gaya. Naamdaar ke phone jaate the aur bank se paise diye jaate the. (Banks were looted by making phone calls. Banks used to lend money after calls from 'naamdaar'," Modi said.</p>

<p>The prime minister said the BJP government, which came to power in 2014, enacted a law to recover money from defaulters. He said his government made stringent laws such as the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, under which Rs 3 lakh crore were recovered from loan defaulters.</p>

<p>"We brought big crorepatis on roads and recovered money," he said.</p>

<p>The opposition parties have been accusing the government of being soft on big corporates and of doing nothing to recover unpaid loans.</p>

<p>Modi also targeted the Congress for allegedly spreading lies.</p>

<p>"Those travelling with a rose on their shirt had knowledge about parks but not farming. Those who are not able to differentiate between mustard and sesame are giving lessons. Had Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel been the first prime minister,farmers of the country would not have faced misery," Modi said.</p>

<p>He also talked about the Swaminathan Commission, saying the final volume of its report came in 2007 but UPA government did not act on its recommendations on the Minimum Support Price to farmers.</p>

<p>Citing contribution of the Bishnoi community, he said members of the community laid their lives to protect the environment and India received the accolade of 'Champions of Earth' due to their efforts.</p>


Blaming the previous Congress rules for bank defaults, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday alleged the defaulters used to carry the party's name as "taveej" (amulet) as a shield but his government has acted strongly against such people and even "big crorepatis" have been forced to pay up.

Blaming the previous Congress rules for bank defaults, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday alleged the defaulters used to carry the party's name as "taveej" (amulet) as a shield but his government has acted strongly against such people and even "big crorepatis" have been forced to pay up. Modi alleged that banks were "looted" by "naamdaar" who used to make telephone calls to the lenders to sanction loans. Addressing an election rally here, he said those shedding "crocodile tears" for farmers should come to Rajasthan "to see" whether lands of farmers were purchased at a throw away price or not by people allegedly close to the Congress party in Delhi. "Had the farmers known about the future and potential of solar power park, would they have sold their lands," the prime minister said. Talking about the 'amulet', Modi said it saved people who looted government money. "Main aapko samjhana chahta hun. Unhone Congress ke naam ka taveej bana rakha tha. Jo log galat kaam karte hai, bura kaam karte hai, sarkaari khajaane se lootte hai, bankon se paise maar lete hai, unkon kuch karne ki jarurat nahin thi. Congress ka taveej bandhon to unkon ek raksha kawach mil jaata tha (I want to make you (people) understand. They had made an 'amulet' in the name of Congress, which saved the people doing wrong deeds, looted government funds, take huge bank loans. They had to do nothing but to tie Congress amulet which acted as a shield.)," he said. The prime minister said the credit given to people by banks between 2006 and 2014, when Congress was in power at the Centre, was more than the money given to people since Independence. "Telephone karke bankon ko loota gaya. Naamdaar ke phone jaate the aur bank se paise diye jaate the. (Banks were looted by making phone calls. Banks used to lend money after calls from 'naamdaar'," Modi said. The prime minister said the BJP government, which came to power in 2014, enacted a law to recover money from defaulters. He said his government made stringent laws such as the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, under which Rs 3 lakh crore were recovered from loan defaulters. "We brought big crorepatis on roads and recovered money," he said. The opposition parties have been accusing the government of being soft on big corporates and of doing nothing to recover unpaid loans. Modi also targeted the Congress for allegedly spreading lies. "Those travelling with a rose on their shirt had knowledge about parks but not farming. Those who are not able to differentiate between mustard and sesame are giving lessons. Had Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel been the first prime minister,farmers of the country would not have faced misery," Modi said. He also talked about the Swaminathan Commission, saying the final volume of its report came in 2007 but UPA government did not act on its recommendations on the Minimum Support Price to farmers. Citing contribution of the Bishnoi community, he said members of the community laid their lives to protect the environment and India received the accolade of 'Champions of Earth' due to their efforts.

Loan defaulters used to carry Congress amulet as shield against law: Modi in Rajasthan

<p>The Supreme Court of India on Monday deferred hearing on the plea of Zakia Jafri till the third week of January 2019.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to reports, Jafri's plea challenges the clean chit given by the Special Investigating Team (SIT) to PM Narendra Modi, who was then Gujarat Chief Minister, in connection with the 2002 post-Godhra riots.</p>

<p>Jafri's plea was deferred till November 26 by the apex court previously.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Zakia, the wife of Ehsan Jafri, an ex-Congress lawmaker who was killed in one of the worst incidents during the riots, has challenged the Gujarat High Court's October 5, 2017 order rejecting her plea against the SIT's decision, news agency PTI reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A bench headed by Justice A M Khanwilkar said, "The matter will take some time for hearing. The plea will be heard on November 26".</p>

<p>During the previous hearing, Ms Jafri's counsel had said that notice needs to be issued in the plea as it pertains to the aspect of alleged "larger conspiracy" during the period from February 27, 2002 and May 2002 and had also maintained that after the SIT gave a clean chit in its closure report in the case before a trial judge, a protest was filed by the petitioner which was dismissed by the magistrate without considering "substantiated merits".</p>

<p>On February 8, 2012, the SIT filed a closure report, giving the clean chit to PM Modi and 63 others, including senior government officials, saying there was "no prosecutable evidence" against them.</p>

<p>(<em>With inputs from PTI</em>)&nbsp;</p>


The Supreme Court of India on Monday deferred hearing on the plea of Zakia Jafri till the third week of January 2019. According to reports, Jafri's plea challenges the clean chit given by the Special Investigating Team (SIT) to PM Narendra Modi, who was then Gujarat Chief Minister, in connection with the 2002 post-Godhra riots.

The Supreme Court of India on Monday deferred hearing on the plea of Zakia Jafri till the third week of January 2019. According to reports, Jafri's plea challenges the clean chit given by the Special Investigating Team (SIT) to PM Narendra Modi, who was then Gujarat Chief Minister, in connection with the 2002 post-Godhra riots. Jafri's plea was deferred till November 26 by the apex court previously. Zakia, the wife of Ehsan Jafri, an ex-Congress lawmaker who was killed in one of the worst incidents during the riots, has challenged the Gujarat High Court's October 5, 2017 order rejecting her plea against the SIT's decision, news agency PTI reported. A bench headed by Justice A M Khanwilkar said, "The matter will take some time for hearing. The plea will be heard on November 26". During the previous hearing, Ms Jafri's counsel had said that notice needs to be issued in the plea as it pertains to the aspect of alleged "larger conspiracy" during the period from February 27, 2002 and May 2002 and had also maintained that after the SIT gave a clean chit in its closure report in the case before a trial judge, a protest was filed by the petitioner which was dismissed by the magistrate without considering "substantiated merits". On February 8, 2012, the SIT filed a closure report, giving the clean chit to PM Modi and 63 others, including senior government officials, saying there was "no prosecutable evidence" against them. (With inputs from PTI)

Supreme Court defers hearing Zakia Jafri’s plea in Gujarat riots till January

<p>Day 2 of the G20 summit came to an end Saturday with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi focusing on the issue of terror and highlighting how trade wars can be detrimental to global economies.</p>

<p>Briefing the media, India's sherpa at the G20,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/strengthening-fatf-bring-to-book-fugitive-economic-offender-indias-top-focus-at-g20-180325">Shaktikanta Das</a>, said, "The PM highlighted escalating trade tension and the collateral damage it can do to emerging economies."</p>

<p>The big focus at this year's G20 has been the trade&nbsp;war&nbsp;between the world's two biggest economies, <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/at-g20-dinner-trump-calls-relationship-with-xi-very-special-180799">the US and China</a>.</p>

<p>The focus was also on reforms at the WTO and the PM called on the "need to have proactive and reformed multilateralism at the global level."</p>

<p>Even the BRICS statement, issued after the informal meet on the sidelines of G20, mentioned WTO and called on "all members to oppose such WTO inconsistent measures, stand by their commitments undertaken in the WTO and rollback such measures of a discriminatory and restrictive nature."</p>

<p>Terror remained a key focus by the PM. He called on the need to "implement the 11-point action plan against terrorism which was issued as a stand-alone statement in last year's G20 summit (in Hamburg)."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sherpa replying to WION's question on terror said, "the PM raised the issue of terror and the way it undermines human life and also economies and society. The PM emphasised that the Hamburg declaration should be implemented by all countries. "</p>

<p>PM Modi also a gave a 9-point agenda on fugitive economic offenders which suggested that FATF or Financial Action Task Force should come out with a common definition on who is a "fugitive economic offenders."</p>


Day 2 of the G20 summit came to an end Saturday with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi focusing on the issue of terror and highlighting how trade wars can be detrimental to global economies.

Day 2 of the G20 summit came to an end Saturday with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi focusing on the issue of terror and highlighting how trade wars can be detrimental to global economies. Briefing the media, India's sherpa at the G20, Shaktikanta Das, said, "The PM highlighted escalating trade tension and the collateral damage it can do to emerging economies." The big focus at this year's G20 has been the trade war between the world's two biggest economies, the US and China. The focus was also on reforms at the WTO and the PM called on the "need to have proactive and reformed multilateralism at the global level." Even the BRICS statement, issued after the informal meet on the sidelines of G20, mentioned WTO and called on "all members to oppose such WTO inconsistent measures, stand by their commitments undertaken in the WTO and rollback such measures of a discriminatory and restrictive nature." Terror remained a key focus by the PM. He called on the need to "implement the 11-point action plan against terrorism which was issued as a stand-alone statement in last year's G20 summit (in Hamburg)." Sherpa replying to WION's question on terror said, "the PM raised the issue of terror and the way it undermines human life and also economies and society. The PM emphasised that the Hamburg declaration should be implemented by all countries. " PM Modi also a gave a 9-point agenda on fugitive economic offenders which suggested that FATF or Financial Action Task Force should come out with a common definition on who is a "fugitive economic offenders."

At G20, Modi says trade war can do collateral damage to emerging economies

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi met FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who gifted him a football jersey with his name on its back.</p>

<p>Modi, who met Infantino on the sidelines of the G-20 Summit here Saturday, shared a picture of the blue jersey, with his name on the back, on Twitter.<br />
"Impossible to come to Argentina and not think about football. Argentinian players are tremendously popular in India. Today, received this jersey from @FIFAcom President Gianni Infantino. I thank him for the kind gesture," he said.</p>

<p>During ''Yoga for Peace'' event here Thursday, Prime Minister Modi had elaborated how football connected the two countries.</p>

<p>"If Argentina is interested in India's philosophy, art, music and dance, then there are millions of fans of the Argentine soccer stars in India. Maradona has now become a household name and also used in many vernacular phrases," Modi had said.</p>

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<p>FIFA, which describes itself as an international governing body of association football, is responsible for organising major international soccer tournaments,&nbsp; notably the World Cup.&nbsp;</p>


Prime Minister Narendra Modi met FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who gifted him a football jersey with his name on its back. Modi, who met Infantino on the sidelines of the G-20 Summit here Saturday, shared a picture of the blue jersey, with his name on the back, on Twitter.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who gifted him a football jersey with his name on its back. Modi, who met Infantino on the sidelines of the G-20 Summit here Saturday, shared a picture of the blue jersey, with his name on the back, on Twitter. "Impossible to come to Argentina and not think about football. Argentinian players are tremendously popular in India. Today, received this jersey from @FIFAcom President Gianni Infantino. I thank him for the kind gesture," he said. During ''Yoga for Peace'' event here Thursday, Prime Minister Modi had elaborated how football connected the two countries. "If Argentina is interested in India's philosophy, art, music and dance, then there are millions of fans of the Argentine soccer stars in India. Maradona has now become a household name and also used in many vernacular phrases," Modi had said. Impossible to come to Argentina and not think about football. Argentinian players are tremendously popular in India. Today, received this jersey from @FIFAcom President Gianni Infantino. I thank him for the kind gesture. pic.twitter.com/6IszG7fyFC — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 1, 2018 × FIFA, which describes itself as an international governing body of association football, is responsible for organising major international soccer tournaments, notably the World Cup.

PM Modi receives special football jersey from FIFA President

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<p>Senior Congress leader and former Minister of External Affairs Salman Khurshid on Friday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has cornered India's moral position in the world, adding that the Prime Minister also does consult Opposition leaders before taking 'far-reaching decisions'.</p>

<p>Questioning the Bharatiya Janata Party-led central government's foreign policies, Khurshid said, "The distressing and disturbing part is that there is no exchange between leaders of the BJP associated with Foreign Affairs and those who have been concerned about Foreign Affairs in the past. There is no consultation at all. After laying down office I had offered that whenever we are required we would come back and talk."</p>

<p>"In many far-reaching decisions that the Prime Minister has taken, including an unannounced visit to Pakistan and embracing the (former) Pakistan Prime Minister (Nawaz Sharif) and so on, I don't think that he has ever consulted the Opposition parties, certainly not the Congress party," Khurshid added.</p>

<p>He further stated that this was not the case when the Congress was in Centre."We are creating divisions abroad as well. The manner in which the Prime Minister speaks to the Indian diaspora in various countries is creating a political speech made to a political party and the supporters. We were careful when we were talking about dual citizenship. Yet for him, it doesn't matter," Khurshid said.</p>

<p>"I believe, he (Prime Minister Modi) is doing us a great disservice by creating a message in those countries that the people he addresses are different from the rest of those countries. We were supposed to be independent and that was the consensus. That consensus has broken down. We are now willing to take sides. We are not willing to stand up for morality. I know that enlightened self-interest is the ultimate test as far as foreign policy is concerned, but I think we have given up the idea of taking a moral position. India had a remarkable moral position in the world and I do believe that this Prime Minister has cornered that," he added.</p>

<p>Khurshid was speaking at an interactive session titled 'Is India being redefined?'&nbsp;organised by All India Professionals Congress (AIPC) here.</p>

<p>Speaking about the Minority groups, Khurshid said, "The Minority has to be equally vigilant and careful because their aspirations are being misused and misrepresented by the BJP. I must acknowledge that India is secular largely because Indian majority has ensured that India is secular. This is something that cannot be forgotten. Minority contribute a valuable dimension to Indian secularism and its richness. But the Minority must understand that the Majority is trying to help them and it must not make life more difficult."</p>

<p>Also present on the occasion were P Chidambaram, Shashi Tharoor, Manish Tewari, Kapil Sibal and Abhishek Singhvi.</p>


Senior Congress leader and former Minister of External Affairs Salman Khurshid on Friday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has cornered India's moral position in the world, adding that the Prime Minister also does consult Opposition leaders before taking 'far-reaching decisions'.

Senior Congress leader and former Minister of External Affairs Salman Khurshid on Friday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has cornered India's moral position in the world, adding that the Prime Minister also does consult Opposition leaders before taking 'far-reaching decisions'. Questioning the Bharatiya Janata Party-led central government's foreign policies, Khurshid said, "The distressing and disturbing part is that there is no exchange between leaders of the BJP associated with Foreign Affairs and those who have been concerned about Foreign Affairs in the past. There is no consultation at all. After laying down office I had offered that whenever we are required we would come back and talk." "In many far-reaching decisions that the Prime Minister has taken, including an unannounced visit to Pakistan and embracing the (former) Pakistan Prime Minister (Nawaz Sharif) and so on, I don't think that he has ever consulted the Opposition parties, certainly not the Congress party," Khurshid added. He further stated that this was not the case when the Congress was in Centre."We are creating divisions abroad as well. The manner in which the Prime Minister speaks to the Indian diaspora in various countries is creating a political speech made to a political party and the supporters. We were careful when we were talking about dual citizenship. Yet for him, it doesn't matter," Khurshid said. "I believe, he (Prime Minister Modi) is doing us a great disservice by creating a message in those countries that the people he addresses are different from the rest of those countries. We were supposed to be independent and that was the consensus. That consensus has broken down. We are now willing to take sides. We are not willing to stand up for morality. I know that enlightened self-interest is the ultimate test as far as foreign policy is concerned, but I think we have given up the idea of taking a moral position. India had a remarkable moral position in the world and I do believe that this Prime Minister has cornered that," he added. Khurshid was speaking at an interactive session titled 'Is India being redefined?' organised by All India Professionals Congress (AIPC) here. Speaking about the Minority groups, Khurshid said, "The Minority has to be equally vigilant and careful because their aspirations are being misused and misrepresented by the BJP. I must acknowledge that India is secular largely because Indian majority has ensured that India is secular. This is something that cannot be forgotten. Minority contribute a valuable dimension to Indian secularism and its richness. But the Minority must understand that the Majority is trying to help them and it must not make life more difficult." Also present on the occasion were P Chidambaram, Shashi Tharoor, Manish Tewari, Kapil Sibal and Abhishek Singhvi.

PM Modi cornered India's moral position in world: Salman Khurshid

G20 Summit: Second India-China- Russia trilateral meet after 12 years

<p>India has suggested that Financial Action Task Force (FATF) should formulate a standard definition of fugitive economic offenders. The focus should be on establishing international cooperation that leads to a&nbsp;timely exchange of information among other ways to deal with economic offenders. This was suggested by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his intervention at the 2nd session of G20 summit on international trade, international financial and tax system on Friday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The nine-point agenda also suggests FATF should develop a set of commonly agreed and standardized procedures related to identification, extradition and judicial proceedings for dealing with economic offenders which will provide assistance to G20 countries.</p>

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<p>Before the G20 Summit, <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/strengthening-fatf-bring-to-book-fugitive-economic-offender-indias-top-focus-at-g20-180325">India's Sherpa to G20 Shatikanta Das told WION</a>, "One must recognize how to further strengthen the implementation of FATF standards by non-compliant countries and jurisdictions"</p>

<p>The FATF&nbsp;is an inter-governmental body established in 1989. The objectives of the FATF are to set standards and promote effective implementation of legal, regulatory and operational measures for combating money laundering, terrorist financing and other related threats to the integrity of the international financial system. The FATF's decision-making body, the FATF Plenary, meets three times per year. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The development comes at a time when a fellow G20 country is hosting Nirav Modi and Vijay Mallya accused of duping Indian banks with billions of rupees. India has been trying to extradite both of them.</p>

<p>India also called for a joint effort by G20 countries to form a mechanism that denies entry and safe havens to all fugitive economic offenders. It also suggested that G20 forum should consider initiating work on locating properties of economic offenders who have a tax debt in the country of their residence for its recovery.</p>

<p>Last year at the 12th G20 summit in Hamburg, Prime Minister Modi suggested an 11 point agenda on terror which was finally adopted in final G20 papers.&nbsp;</p>


India has suggested that Financial Action Task Force (FATF) should formulate a standard definition of fugitive economic offenders. The focus should be on establishing international cooperation that leads to a timely exchange of information among other ways to deal with economic offenders.

India has suggested that Financial Action Task Force (FATF) should formulate a standard definition of fugitive economic offenders. The focus should be on establishing international cooperation that leads to a timely exchange of information among other ways to deal with economic offenders. This was suggested by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his intervention at the 2nd session of G20 summit on international trade, international financial and tax system on Friday. The nine-point agenda also suggests FATF should develop a set of commonly agreed and standardized procedures related to identification, extradition and judicial proceedings for dealing with economic offenders which will provide assistance to G20 countries. MEA: In his intervention at the 2nd session at #G20Summit on international trade, international financial and tax systems, PM Narendra Modi presented a 9-point programme to take action against fugitive economic offenders. pic.twitter.com/nsOwZiQyCq — ANI (@ANI) December 1, 2018 × Before the G20 Summit, India's Sherpa to G20 Shatikanta Das told WION, "One must recognize how to further strengthen the implementation of FATF standards by non-compliant countries and jurisdictions" The FATF is an inter-governmental body established in 1989. The objectives of the FATF are to set standards and promote effective implementation of legal, regulatory and operational measures for combating money laundering, terrorist financing and other related threats to the integrity of the international financial system. The FATF's decision-making body, the FATF Plenary, meets three times per year. The development comes at a time when a fellow G20 country is hosting Nirav Modi and Vijay Mallya accused of duping Indian banks with billions of rupees. India has been trying to extradite both of them. India also called for a joint effort by G20 countries to form a mechanism that denies entry and safe havens to all fugitive economic offenders. It also suggested that G20 forum should consider initiating work on locating properties of economic offenders who have a tax debt in the country of their residence for its recovery. Last year at the 12th G20 summit in Hamburg, Prime Minister Modi suggested an 11 point agenda on terror which was finally adopted in final G20 papers.

At G20, India suggests FATF should define fugitive economic offenders

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<p>"There is no doubt that the world today is going through extraordinary changes and uncertainty. The increase in geopolitical tension is affecting global governance," PM Modi at the trilateral meeting with Russia and China.</p>

<p>While addressing the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/g20-summit-russia-india-china-ric-agree-to-work-on-terrorism-disaster-relief-global-peace-180591">Russia-India-China meet</a> on the sidelines of G20, the PM said, ”There is an increased responsibility on world powers like India, China and Russia to maintain multilateralism and emphasise respecting and implementing international laws."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">PM Narendra Modi while speaking at trilateral meeting with Chinese President and Russian President: There is no doubt that the world today is going through extraordinary changes&amp;uncertainty.The increase in geopolitical tension is affecting global governance. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/G20Summit?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#G20Summit</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Argentina?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Argentina</a> <a href="https://t.co/tTxe0C7kwc">pic.twitter.com/tTxe0C7kwc</a></p>
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<p>Putting the&nbsp;focus on the issue of economic and climate change he added, ”WTO's Doha Development Agenda has been stalled, we haven't seen a financial commitment for developing countries from developed countries at an expected level since Paris Accords. In this way, climate justice is being weakened."</p>

<p>Later, foreign secretary Vijay Gokhale informed media stating that the prime minister thanked Russian President Putin for initiating this effort which provides a clear and free opportunity in front of the world to discuss the upcoming uncertainties and issues. Gokhale further said that the cooperation would be based upon how the three countries, each having their own strength in the world, could contribute to global peace.</p>

<p>An informal meeting between these three countries took place after a gap of 12 years, Russia-India-China last held&nbsp;a summit in July 2006 on the sidelines of the G8 meeting in St. Petersburg. Since 2005, the countries organize separate meetings of their foreign ministers, hosted by the RIC member countries in turn.</p>

<p>From India’s perspective, Russia remains an important strategic partner for a number of reasons mostly because more than 70% of India's&nbsp;defence equipment comes from Russian origin. China is our biggest trade partner, bilateral trade reached $84.44 billion last year, a historic high notwithstanding bilateral tensions over a host of issues including the Doklam standoff.</p>

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By Akash Rai "There is no doubt that the world today is going through extraordinary changes and uncertainty. The increase in geopolitical tension is affecting global governance," PM Modi at the trilateral meeting with Russia and China.

By Akash Rai "There is no doubt that the world today is going through extraordinary changes and uncertainty. The increase in geopolitical tension is affecting global governance," PM Modi at the trilateral meeting with Russia and China. While addressing the Russia-India-China meet on the sidelines of G20, the PM said, ”There is an increased responsibility on world powers like India, China and Russia to maintain multilateralism and emphasise respecting and implementing international laws." PM Narendra Modi while speaking at trilateral meeting with Chinese President and Russian President: There is no doubt that the world today is going through extraordinary changes&uncertainty.The increase in geopolitical tension is affecting global governance. #G20Summit #Argentina pic.twitter.com/tTxe0C7kwc — ANI (@ANI) November 30, 2018 × Putting the focus on the issue of economic and climate change he added, ”WTO's Doha Development Agenda has been stalled, we haven't seen a financial commitment for developing countries from developed countries at an expected level since Paris Accords. In this way, climate justice is being weakened." Later, foreign secretary Vijay Gokhale informed media stating that the prime minister thanked Russian President Putin for initiating this effort which provides a clear and free opportunity in front of the world to discuss the upcoming uncertainties and issues. Gokhale further said that the cooperation would be based upon how the three countries, each having their own strength in the world, could contribute to global peace. An informal meeting between these three countries took place after a gap of 12 years, Russia-India-China last held a summit in July 2006 on the sidelines of the G8 meeting in St. Petersburg. Since 2005, the countries organize separate meetings of their foreign ministers, hosted by the RIC member countries in turn. From India’s perspective, Russia remains an important strategic partner for a number of reasons mostly because more than 70% of India's defence equipment comes from Russian origin. China is our biggest trade partner, bilateral trade reached $84.44 billion last year, a historic high notwithstanding bilateral tensions over a host of issues including the Doklam standoff.

World is going through extraordinary changes and uncertainty, affecting global governance: PM Modi

<p><em><strong>By Akash Rai</strong></em></p>

<p>On the event of 'Yoga for peace' in Argentina, on the sidelines of the G20 Summit,&nbsp;Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/yoga-connecting-india-argentina-pm-modi-180331">described yoga as India's gift to the world</a>.</p>

<p>“It is difficult to find a better name than this for a yoga program. Yoga helps us acquire better mental and physical health. It gives strength to our body and peace to our mind,”&nbsp;said PM Modi.</p>

<p>PM Modi expressed his affection towards yoga, adding that, “When there will be peace in a person's mind, there will be peace in family, society, country and the world. Yoga is India's gift to the world for health, wellness and peace."</p>

<p>In his speech, the Prime Minister further added, "the meaning of yoga is to add, it connects us with wellness, connects to happiness. Today, the distance of thousands of kilometers between India and Argentina is connecting our people, We are locking ourselves in a relation.”</p>

<p>It is well known that PM Modi is one of the biggest supporters&nbsp;and advertisers of yoga all across the world. His constant effort got the United Nations declare June 21 as the International Yoga Day, a move that popularised the ancient art across the world, highlighting its significance in maintaining health and peace of mind.</p>

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<p>The campaign of International Yoga Day was crafted India's Permanent Representative Asoke Mukherji who introduced the draft resolution in UNGA.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On December 11, 2014, the draft text received broad support from 177 Member States who sponsored the text, which was adopted without a vote. This initiative found support from many global leaders. A total of 177 nations co-sponsored the resolution, the highest number of co-sponsors ever for any UNGA resolution of such nature.</p>

<p>The ministry of AYUSH is constantly working toward taking the benefits of yoga to the people of country.</p>

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By Akash Rai On the event of 'Yoga for peace' in Argentina, on the sidelines of the G20 Summit, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi described yoga as India's gift to the world.

By Akash Rai On the event of 'Yoga for peace' in Argentina, on the sidelines of the G20 Summit, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi described yoga as India's gift to the world. “It is difficult to find a better name than this for a yoga program. Yoga helps us acquire better mental and physical health. It gives strength to our body and peace to our mind,” said PM Modi. PM Modi expressed his affection towards yoga, adding that, “When there will be peace in a person's mind, there will be peace in family, society, country and the world. Yoga is India's gift to the world for health, wellness and peace." In his speech, the Prime Minister further added, "the meaning of yoga is to add, it connects us with wellness, connects to happiness. Today, the distance of thousands of kilometers between India and Argentina is connecting our people, We are locking ourselves in a relation.” It is well known that PM Modi is one of the biggest supporters and advertisers of yoga all across the world. His constant effort got the United Nations declare June 21 as the International Yoga Day, a move that popularised the ancient art across the world, highlighting its significance in maintaining health and peace of mind. When there will be peace in a person's mind there will be peace in family, society, country and the world. Yoga is India's gift to the world for health, wellness and peace: PM Modi at "Yoga For Peace" event in Buenos Aires, Argentina pic.twitter.com/K33uDKKxjf — ANI (@ANI) November 29, 2018 × The campaign of International Yoga Day was crafted India's Permanent Representative Asoke Mukherji who introduced the draft resolution in UNGA. On December 11, 2014, the draft text received broad support from 177 Member States who sponsored the text, which was adopted without a vote. This initiative found support from many global leaders. A total of 177 nations co-sponsored the resolution, the highest number of co-sponsors ever for any UNGA resolution of such nature. The ministry of AYUSH is constantly working toward taking the benefits of yoga to the people of country.

Yoga is India's gift to world: PM Modi in Argentina

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on the sidelines of the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/g20-summit-a-day-of-trilaterals-for-india-180323">G20 summit</a> here on Friday and they discussed ways to further boost economic, cultural and energy ties.</p>

<p>The two sides also held discussions on enhancing investment in technology, renewable energy and food security.</p>

<p>"Had a fruitful interaction with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud. We discussed multiple aspects of India-Saudi Arabia relations and ways to further boost economic, cultural and energy ties," the prime minister wrote on Twitter.</p>

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<p>"Deepening strategic ties. PM @narendramodi met with Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud on sidelines of #G20Argentina. Discussed enhancing Saudi investment in technology, infrastructure, petroleum, renewable energy, food security, fintech &amp; defence sectors," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Ravish Kumar tweeted.</p>

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<p>"In recent years, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been a valuable partner. The relationship has expanded beyond the Indian community to issues related to the economy, energy and security. All issues of bilateral and regional interest will be discussed," PMO sources said.</p>

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<p>Later, the prime minister will meet UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. According to the sources, the UN Secretary-General has reached out to the PM for the second time in two months.</p>

<p>They said the meeting signifies the importance that both leaders attach to the issue of climate change. This outreach comes just a week before the COP24 meeting in Katowice, Poland.</p>

<p>"It reflects the respect in which the prime minister and his initiatives are held globally to take the lead on issues of global importance," the sources said.</p>

<p>On the sidelines of the two-day 13th <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/g20-begins-today-pm-modi-says-focus-on-fugitive-economic-offenders-strengthening-global-economy-180324">G-20 summit</a>, Modi, Trump and Japanese Premier Shinzo Abe will hold a trilateral meeting amidst China flexing its muscles in the strategic Indo-Pacific region.</p>

<p>The trilateral, which would be an expansion of the bilateral meeting between Trump and Abe, is part of the series of meetings the US president would have on the sidelines of the G-20 summit on November 30 and December 1.</p>

<p>White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said on Thursday the trilateral meeting with Prime Minister Modi will be held towards the end of the Trump-Abe talks.</p>

<p>"Looking forward to a wide range of interactions at the G-20 Summit, aimed at furthering sustainable development," Prime Minister Modi tweeted soon after he landed here.</p>

<p>Modi will also meet Chinese President Xi Jinping and German Chancellor Angela Merkel on the sidelines of the event, the Ministry of External Affairs had said on the eve of his departure.</p>

<p>He will be in Buenos Aires from November 29 to December 1.</p>


Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on the sidelines of the G20 summit here on Friday and they discussed ways to further boost economic, cultural and energy ties.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on the sidelines of the G20 summit here on Friday and they discussed ways to further boost economic, cultural and energy ties. The two sides also held discussions on enhancing investment in technology, renewable energy and food security. "Had a fruitful interaction with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud. We discussed multiple aspects of India-Saudi Arabia relations and ways to further boost economic, cultural and energy ties," the prime minister wrote on Twitter. Had a fruitful interaction with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud. We discussed multiple aspects of India-Saudi Arabia relations and ways to further boost economic, cultural and energy ties. pic.twitter.com/KYeIiG2FET — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 29, 2018 × "Deepening strategic ties. PM @narendramodi met with Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud on sidelines of #G20Argentina. Discussed enhancing Saudi investment in technology, infrastructure, petroleum, renewable energy, food security, fintech & defence sectors," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Ravish Kumar tweeted. Foreign Secy:Crown Prince informed PM that Saudi will be finalising an initial investment into national infrastructure fund.He referred to future prospects for investment in tech,agricultural&energy sectors. PM,in particular,stressed upon importance of having stable energy prices pic.twitter.com/A1TXQp5z2Y — ANI (@ANI) November 30, 2018 × "In recent years, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been a valuable partner. The relationship has expanded beyond the Indian community to issues related to the economy, energy and security. All issues of bilateral and regional interest will be discussed," PMO sources said. PM Narendra Modi held bilateral meeting with Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia in Buenos Aires, Argentina. PM Modi is in Argentina to attend the #G20Summit. pic.twitter.com/hKV9HZQhH8 — ANI (@ANI) November 29, 2018 × Later, the prime minister will meet UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. According to the sources, the UN Secretary-General has reached out to the PM for the second time in two months. They said the meeting signifies the importance that both leaders attach to the issue of climate change. This outreach comes just a week before the COP24 meeting in Katowice, Poland. "It reflects the respect in which the prime minister and his initiatives are held globally to take the lead on issues of global importance," the sources said. On the sidelines of the two-day 13th G-20 summit, Modi, Trump and Japanese Premier Shinzo Abe will hold a trilateral meeting amidst China flexing its muscles in the strategic Indo-Pacific region. The trilateral, which would be an expansion of the bilateral meeting between Trump and Abe, is part of the series of meetings the US president would have on the sidelines of the G-20 summit on November 30 and December 1. White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said on Thursday the trilateral meeting with Prime Minister Modi will be held towards the end of the Trump-Abe talks. "Looking forward to a wide range of interactions at the G-20 Summit, aimed at furthering sustainable development," Prime Minister Modi tweeted soon after he landed here. Modi will also meet Chinese President Xi Jinping and German Chancellor Angela Merkel on the sidelines of the event, the Ministry of External Affairs had said on the eve of his departure. He will be in Buenos Aires from November 29 to December 1.

Discussed ways to further boost ties: PM Modi after meeting Saudi Crown Prince on G20 sidelines

<p>India will be taking part in two major trilaterals on Friday. One with Japan and US, another with China and Russia. The very first trilateral with Japan, America will take place on Friday. It was United States National Security Advisor Ambassador John Bolton who announced it and said," (Trump will be meeting)...Prime Minister Abe of Japan. That will transform at some point during that meeting into a trilateral meeting with the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi."</p>

<p>This is an important trilateral coming on the background of Indo-Pacific concept gaining currency and quad meeting--India, Japan, Australia and the US-- taking place earlier this year in Singapore.</p>

<p>The second meeting with Russia and China (RIC) will take place after an interval of twelve years.</p>

<p>The timing of the&nbsp;meetings is directly related to the&nbsp;period of major global developments from trade wars to climate change issue. Sources told WION that, "It is indicative of India's growing diplomatic and economic profile in the world."</p>

<p>Sources added that it is "recognition of India assuming the leadership role on global issues of people's concerns such as climate change, renewable energy, corruption and disaster resilient infrastructure. Reflection of our willingness to contribute in a positive and a constructive way in strengthening multilateral institutions like WTO and trying to build a consensus on new ideas like Indo-Pacific."</p>

<p>BRICS informal summit will also take place which has been a permanent fixture on the sidelines of G20 summits.</p>

<p>Last year in 2017 the BRICS Informal summit took place on the sidelines of the 12th G20 summit during which the Indian PM met Chinese President Xi Jinping which helped in brokering peace at a time when the Doklam crisis was looming large on Sino-India ties.<br />
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India will be taking part in two major trilaterals on Friday. One with Japan and US, another with China and Russia. The very first trilateral with Japan, America will take place on Friday.

India will be taking part in two major trilaterals on Friday. One with Japan and US, another with China and Russia. The very first trilateral with Japan, America will take place on Friday. It was United States National Security Advisor Ambassador John Bolton who announced it and said," (Trump will be meeting)...Prime Minister Abe of Japan. That will transform at some point during that meeting into a trilateral meeting with the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi." This is an important trilateral coming on the background of Indo-Pacific concept gaining currency and quad meeting--India, Japan, Australia and the US-- taking place earlier this year in Singapore. The second meeting with Russia and China (RIC) will take place after an interval of twelve years. The timing of the meetings is directly related to the period of major global developments from trade wars to climate change issue. Sources told WION that, "It is indicative of India's growing diplomatic and economic profile in the world." Sources added that it is "recognition of India assuming the leadership role on global issues of people's concerns such as climate change, renewable energy, corruption and disaster resilient infrastructure. Reflection of our willingness to contribute in a positive and a constructive way in strengthening multilateral institutions like WTO and trying to build a consensus on new ideas like Indo-Pacific." BRICS informal summit will also take place which has been a permanent fixture on the sidelines of G20 summits. Last year in 2017 the BRICS Informal summit took place on the sidelines of the 12th G20 summit during which the Indian PM met Chinese President Xi Jinping which helped in brokering peace at a time when the Doklam crisis was looming large on Sino-India ties.

G20 Summit: A day of trilaterals for India 

<p>The 13th G20 Summit is all set to begin in Argentina's capital Buenos Aires today with India focusing on issues such as terror, black money and fugitive economic offenders.</p>

<p>Outlining his agenda at the G20 summit, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking at a yoga event in here said, "At G-20 summit many issues will be discussed, such as global economy, sustainable development, climate change, fugitive economic offenders. These are in the interest of the entire world, not just India and Argentina".</p>

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<p>This comes even as fellow G20 country United Kingdom has been hosting fugitives like Nirav Modi and Vijay Mallya who have duped India's banks with billions of Rupees.<br />
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India's G20 sherpa had told WION in an exclusive interview last week that, 'India will like the need for greater cooperation on economic offence and the issue of fugitive economic offenders."</p>

<p>He added, "economic offence offences have posed a major threat to the global economy and can undermine the economic stability of the global economy"</p>

<p>Indian Prime minister Narendra Modi will also take part in two trilateral meetings and an informal BRICS meet. <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/g20-summit-a-day-of-trilaterals-for-india-180323">The </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/g20-summit-a-day-of-trilaterals-for-india-180323">trilaterals</a> will include Japan, America and India or JAI and Russia, India and China or RIC. While the Russia-India-China trilateral is happening for the second time in 12 years, the Japan, America and India trilateral is taking place for the first time. This is an important trilateral coming on the background of the Indo Pacific concept gaining currency and quad meeting--India, Japan, Australia and US-- taking place earlier this year in Singapore.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Need to have stable oil prices: PM Modi tells Saudi Crown Prince</strong></p>

<p>Indian Prime minister has a number of bilaterals lined-up ahead of the&nbsp;G20 Summit. He has already met UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. With UN chief, the main subject of discussion was the forthcoming climate change meeting in Katowice, Poland, the so-called 'COP 24'. With the Saudi Crown Prince, PM raised the issue of having stable oil prices.</p>

<p>Briefing the media after the meet foreign secretary Vijay Gokhale said, "Crown Prince informed PM that Saudi will be finalising an initial investment into the&nbsp;national infrastructure fund. He referred to future prospects for investment in tech, agricultural and energy sectors. PM, in particular, stressed on&nbsp; the importance of having stable energy prices."</p>

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<p>The Prime Minister will be meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping, the fourth meeting between the two leaders this year after Wuhan Informal summit and the meet on the sidelines of SCO summit and BRICS Summit.</p>

<p>Other than this, the focus will be on the ongoing trade war as US president Donald Trump sits down with Chinese President. Trump has already cancelled his talks with Russian president Vladimir Putin over the crisis in Ukraine. Clearly, it is a high voltage summit.</p>


The 13th G20 Summit is all set to begin in Argentina's capital Buenos Aires today with India focusing on issues such as terror, black money and fugitive economic offenders.

The 13th G20 Summit is all set to begin in Argentina's capital Buenos Aires today with India focusing on issues such as terror, black money and fugitive economic offenders. Outlining his agenda at the G20 summit, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking at a yoga event in here said, "At G-20 summit many issues will be discussed, such as global economy, sustainable development, climate change, fugitive economic offenders. These are in the interest of the entire world, not just India and Argentina". Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale: The Secretary-General specifically acknowledged that India plays a very major role in climate change negotiations. He acknowledged that Prime Minister had taken a number of very concrete steps towards addressing climate change. pic.twitter.com/DllEsahVa2 — ANI (@ANI) November 30, 2018 × This comes even as fellow G20 country United Kingdom has been hosting fugitives like Nirav Modi and Vijay Mallya who have duped India's banks with billions of Rupees. India's G20 sherpa had told WION in an exclusive interview last week that, 'India will like the need for greater cooperation on economic offence and the issue of fugitive economic offenders." He added, "economic offence offences have posed a major threat to the global economy and can undermine the economic stability of the global economy" Indian Prime minister Narendra Modi will also take part in two trilateral meetings and an informal BRICS meet. The trilaterals will include Japan, America and India or JAI and Russia, India and China or RIC. While the Russia-India-China trilateral is happening for the second time in 12 years, the Japan, America and India trilateral is taking place for the first time. This is an important trilateral coming on the background of the Indo Pacific concept gaining currency and quad meeting--India, Japan, Australia and US-- taking place earlier this year in Singapore. Need to have stable oil prices: PM Modi tells Saudi Crown Prince Indian Prime minister has a number of bilaterals lined-up ahead of the G20 Summit. He has already met UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. With UN chief, the main subject of discussion was the forthcoming climate change meeting in Katowice, Poland, the so-called 'COP 24'. With the Saudi Crown Prince, PM raised the issue of having stable oil prices. Briefing the media after the meet foreign secretary Vijay Gokhale said, "Crown Prince informed PM that Saudi will be finalising an initial investment into the national infrastructure fund. He referred to future prospects for investment in tech, agricultural and energy sectors. PM, in particular, stressed on the importance of having stable energy prices." PM Narendra Modi held bilateral meeting with Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia in Buenos Aires, Argentina. PM Modi is in Argentina to attend the #G20Summit. pic.twitter.com/hKV9HZQhH8 — ANI (@ANI) November 29, 2018 × The Prime Minister will be meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping, the fourth meeting between the two leaders this year after Wuhan Informal summit and the meet on the sidelines of SCO summit and BRICS Summit. Other than this, the focus will be on the ongoing trade war as US president Donald Trump sits down with Chinese President. Trump has already cancelled his talks with Russian president Vladimir Putin over the crisis in Ukraine. Clearly, it is a high voltage summit.

G20 Summit: PM Modi says focus on fugitive economic offenders, boosting global economy

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be meeting Saudi crown prince Mohammed Bin Salman in Argentina today. India will be discussing all issues of bilateral and regional interest.</p>

<p>Oil prices is&nbsp;the&nbsp;key issue for India and foreign secretary Vijay Gokhale in a briefing before the G20 summit had said India will highlight the risks posed by oil price volatility at the summit as it "is something which has directly impacted the Indian economy."</p>

<p>He also added, "It is something which affects the lives of people and it is incumbent that the leaders of 20 largest economy to reflect upon both the price of oil and its availability in the market."</p>

<p>On the sidelines of the G-20 Hangzhou Summit in September 2016, Prime Minister had held&nbsp;bilateral meeting with the Deputy Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman during which the&nbsp;two leaders discussed ways of further strengthening and diversifying bilateral engagements.</p>

<p>For India, Saudi Arabia has been a valuable partner and the relationship has expanded beyond the Indian community to issues related to the economy, energy and security.</p>

<p>PM&nbsp;Narendra Modi had visited Riyadh from April 2-3, 2016 during which he had met King Salman &amp; Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman. In a special gesture during the visit King Salman honoured Prime Minister Narendra&nbsp;Modi with the ‘Sash of King Abdulaziz’, the highest civilian decoration awarded by the&nbsp;Kingdom.&nbsp;</p>


Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be meeting Saudi crown prince Mohammed Bin Salman in Argentina today. India will be discussing all issues of bilateral and regional interest.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be meeting Saudi crown prince Mohammed Bin Salman in Argentina today. India will be discussing all issues of bilateral and regional interest. Oil prices is the key issue for India and foreign secretary Vijay Gokhale in a briefing before the G20 summit had said India will highlight the risks posed by oil price volatility at the summit as it "is something which has directly impacted the Indian economy." He also added, "It is something which affects the lives of people and it is incumbent that the leaders of 20 largest economy to reflect upon both the price of oil and its availability in the market." On the sidelines of the G-20 Hangzhou Summit in September 2016, Prime Minister had held bilateral meeting with the Deputy Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman during which the two leaders discussed ways of further strengthening and diversifying bilateral engagements. For India, Saudi Arabia has been a valuable partner and the relationship has expanded beyond the Indian community to issues related to the economy, energy and security. PM Narendra Modi had visited Riyadh from April 2-3, 2016 during which he had met King Salman & Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman. In a special gesture during the visit King Salman honoured Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the ‘Sash of King Abdulaziz’, the highest civilian decoration awarded by the Kingdom.

G20 summit: PM Modi to meet  Saudi crown prince Mohammed Bin Salman

<p>The Congress Wednesday accused the Modi government of "manipulating" GDP data of previous years and said it reflects a desperate attempt to undermine India's growth story over the last 15 years.</p>

<p>Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala termed the step a "classic" case where "the operation is successful but the patient is dead".</p>

<p>"The entire GDP back series data released today reflects the desperate attempt of a defeatist Modi Government to undermine India's growth story over last 15 years. Modi Government and its puppet Niti Aayog want the people to believe that 2+2=8. Such is the gimmickry, jugglery, trickery and chicanery being sold as 'back series data'," he said in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>There was no immediate reaction from the BJP on the Congress's claims and allegations.</p>

<p>The Congress leader said the economic mismanagement under the Modi government has led to economic anarchy and jugglery of GDP figures.</p>

<p>"Manipulated" back series data' will not change Modi government's "exit date'. (Prime Minister Narendra) Modiji's new definition of GDP is 'Gimmickry Data Product'," he said.</p>

<p>Surjewala alleged a failed "Modinomics plus a Pakoda economic vision" has put India's economy in complete turmoil, and the prime minister and his finance minister have caused economic "mayhem" by the "ill-conceived" decisions of demonetisation, a "flawed" GST coupled with "tax terrorism".</p>

<p>"Faced with utter and complete rejection of the 'voodoo economics' of the Modi-Jaitley duo, they are resorting to malicious and fraudulent jugglery of GDP figures to hide the enormous body blow caused by them to India's economy," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Surjewala alleged that since the advent of the NDA government in May 2014, there has been a determined effort to run down the record of the two UPA governments under Manmohan Singh during 2004-2009 and 2009-2014.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A lot of confusion was sown and the Modi government added to the confusion by changing the base year from 2004-05 to 2011-12, he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Congress leader said his party has repeatedly pointed out that when the base year was changed, the government should follow the healthy international practice and revise the numbers for the previous years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We had demanded that the back series data of GVA and GDP should be calculated and released so that meaningful comparisons can be made," he said, adding that the back series data as released by National Statistical Commission (NSC) in August 2018 is available in public domain and numbers prove that the truth cannot be suppressed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The opposition leader claimed that UPA-1 and UPA-2 delivered the highest decadal growth of 8.13 per cent at factor cost since Independence and during this period 140 million people were lifted out of poverty.&nbsp;</p>

<p>When the UPA demitted office, economic growth had recovered to 6.39 per cent at market prices in 2013-14. Besides, the fiscal deficit had been reduced to 4.48 per cent and the current account deficit contained at 1.7 per cent, he claimed.</p>

<p>"The revised New Series' computed today by the Ministry of Statistics and Niti Aayog has completely undermined the NSC (National Statistical Commission), the autonomous body for deciding data transparently and in accordance with global standards of calculating GDP as per Market Price Linked Methodology.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Today, the Modi government deceived the country by surreptitiously changing the methodology in order to manipulate GDP data. This is called 'Excel Sheet Management' in deciding the result first and filling the marks later. The new methodology is GVA based, which does not take into account tax+ subsidies and consequently is extremely flawed to subserve the myopic interests of the Modi government," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Surjewala alleged that under this government, there has been complete stagnation in investment and the Gross Fixed Capital Formation in the last three years has remained constant at 28.5 per cent. "At that level of investment (GFCF), it is not possible to achieve higher growth rates," he said.</p>

<p>The government Wednesday lowered the country's economic growth rate during the previous Congress-led UPA regime, shaving off over one percentage point from the only year when India posted double-digit GDP growth post liberalisation and from each of the three years with 9-plus per cent expansion.</p>

<p>Recalibrating data of past years using 2011-12 as the base year instead of 2004-05, the Central Statistics Office (CSO) estimated that India's GDP grew by 8.5 per cent in the financial year 2010-11 (April 2010 to March 2011) and not at 10.3 per cent as previously estimated.</p>

<p>Similarly, 9.3 per cent growth rate each in 2005-06 and 2006-07 was lowered to 7.9 per cent and 8.1 per cent respectively, while 7.7 per cent rate was now estimated for 2007-08 instead of 9.8 per cent.</p>

<p>The revised growth numbers have been released ahead of the 2019 general elections.</p>


The Congress Wednesday accused the Modi government of "manipulating" GDP data of previous years and said it reflects a desperate attempt to undermine India's growth story over the last 15 years.

The Congress Wednesday accused the Modi government of "manipulating" GDP data of previous years and said it reflects a desperate attempt to undermine India's growth story over the last 15 years. Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala termed the step a "classic" case where "the operation is successful but the patient is dead". "The entire GDP back series data released today reflects the desperate attempt of a defeatist Modi Government to undermine India's growth story over last 15 years. Modi Government and its puppet Niti Aayog want the people to believe that 2+2=8. Such is the gimmickry, jugglery, trickery and chicanery being sold as 'back series data'," he said in a statement. There was no immediate reaction from the BJP on the Congress's claims and allegations. The Congress leader said the economic mismanagement under the Modi government has led to economic anarchy and jugglery of GDP figures. "Manipulated" back series data' will not change Modi government's "exit date'. (Prime Minister Narendra) Modiji's new definition of GDP is 'Gimmickry Data Product'," he said. Surjewala alleged a failed "Modinomics plus a Pakoda economic vision" has put India's economy in complete turmoil, and the prime minister and his finance minister have caused economic "mayhem" by the "ill-conceived" decisions of demonetisation, a "flawed" GST coupled with "tax terrorism". "Faced with utter and complete rejection of the 'voodoo economics' of the Modi-Jaitley duo, they are resorting to malicious and fraudulent jugglery of GDP figures to hide the enormous body blow caused by them to India's economy," he said. Surjewala alleged that since the advent of the NDA government in May 2014, there has been a determined effort to run down the record of the two UPA governments under Manmohan Singh during 2004-2009 and 2009-2014. A lot of confusion was sown and the Modi government added to the confusion by changing the base year from 2004-05 to 2011-12, he said. The Congress leader said his party has repeatedly pointed out that when the base year was changed, the government should follow the healthy international practice and revise the numbers for the previous years. "We had demanded that the back series data of GVA and GDP should be calculated and released so that meaningful comparisons can be made," he said, adding that the back series data as released by National Statistical Commission (NSC) in August 2018 is available in public domain and numbers prove that the truth cannot be suppressed. The opposition leader claimed that UPA-1 and UPA-2 delivered the highest decadal growth of 8.13 per cent at factor cost since Independence and during this period 140 million people were lifted out of poverty. When the UPA demitted office, economic growth had recovered to 6.39 per cent at market prices in 2013-14. Besides, the fiscal deficit had been reduced to 4.48 per cent and the current account deficit contained at 1.7 per cent, he claimed. "The revised New Series' computed today by the Ministry of Statistics and Niti Aayog has completely undermined the NSC (National Statistical Commission), the autonomous body for deciding data transparently and in accordance with global standards of calculating GDP as per Market Price Linked Methodology. "Today, the Modi government deceived the country by surreptitiously changing the methodology in order to manipulate GDP data. This is called 'Excel Sheet Management' in deciding the result first and filling the marks later. The new methodology is GVA based, which does not take into account tax+ subsidies and consequently is extremely flawed to subserve the myopic interests of the Modi government," he said. Surjewala alleged that under this government, there has been complete stagnation in investment and the Gross Fixed Capital Formation in the last three years has remained constant at 28.5 per cent. "At that level of investment (GFCF), it is not possible to achieve higher growth rates," he said. The government Wednesday lowered the country's economic growth rate during the previous Congress-led UPA regime, shaving off over one percentage point from the only year when India posted double-digit GDP growth post liberalisation and from each of the three years with 9-plus per cent expansion. Recalibrating data of past years using 2011-12 as the base year instead of 2004-05, the Central Statistics Office (CSO) estimated that India's GDP grew by 8.5 per cent in the financial year 2010-11 (April 2010 to March 2011) and not at 10.3 per cent as previously estimated. Similarly, 9.3 per cent growth rate each in 2005-06 and 2006-07 was lowered to 7.9 per cent and 8.1 per cent respectively, while 7.7 per cent rate was now estimated for 2007-08 instead of 9.8 per cent. The revised growth numbers have been released ahead of the 2019 general elections.

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