<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh each from Prime Minister's National Relief Fund to the families of people who lost their lives due to dust and thunder storms in several parts of North India on May 2.&nbsp;</p>

<p>PM Modi has also approved a compensation of Rs 50,000 for those who have been injured. 124 people were killed while more than 300 injured in five states due to thunderstorm and lightning in the last two days.</p>

<p>Following the thunderstorms, power supply was cut off in many areas as squall uprooted trees and snapped electricity cables. At least 12,000 electric poles were uprooted and 2,500 transformers damaged in the affected states in the last two days.</p>

<p>The home ministry spokesperson said a fresh warning has been issued about possible thunderstorms accompanied with squall which may hit four states --- West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh -- on Friday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/yogi-adityanath-cuts-short-karnataka-campaign-to-visit-storm-ravaged-agra-134673">Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanth</a> is rushing back from Karnataka tonight, cutting short his election tour amid opposition flak for staying away from his own state even after a storm claimed 75 lives there.</p>

<p>The chief minister will arrive in worst-hit Agra tonight and will visit the affected areas on Saturday morning, state's Principal Secretary Information Avanish Awasthi said.</p>


124 people were killed while more than 300 injured in five states due to thunderstorm and lightning in the last two days

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh each from Prime Minister's National Relief Fund to the families of people who lost their lives due to dust and thunder storms in several parts of North India on May 2. PM Modi has also approved a compensation of Rs 50,000 for those who have been injured. 124 people were killed while more than 300 injured in five states due to thunderstorm and lightning in the last two days. Following the thunderstorms, power supply was cut off in many areas as squall uprooted trees and snapped electricity cables. At least 12,000 electric poles were uprooted and 2,500 transformers damaged in the affected states in the last two days. The home ministry spokesperson said a fresh warning has been issued about possible thunderstorms accompanied with squall which may hit four states --- West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh -- on Friday. Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanth is rushing back from Karnataka tonight, cutting short his election tour amid opposition flak for staying away from his own state even after a storm claimed 75 lives there. The chief minister will arrive in worst-hit Agra tonight and will visit the affected areas on Saturday morning, state's Principal Secretary Information Avanish Awasthi said.

PM Modi announces ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh for families of thunderstorm victims

<p>Taking a jibe at the Congress' losing streak in the state assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said post-Karnataka polls the grand-old national party will become a regional one called PPP Congress - Punjab, Puducherry and Parivar Congress.</p>

<p>"After the Karnataka results, Congress will become PPP Congress- Punjab, Puducherry and Parivar Congress," the prime minister said at the rally here.</p>

<p>He also added that it is the people of Karnataka, who will make the Congress into a regional party called PPP Congress.</p>

<p>Congress, which was in power in13 states in 2014, now governs only three states and one union territory.</p>

<p>And, if it loses Karnataka too, the party would have presence only in Punjab, Mizoram and Puducherry.</p>

<p>"Congress has lost in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, UP, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Tripura...people across India have rejected the Congress," Prime Minister Modi.</p>

<p>Intensifying his attack on the ruling party in the state, the prime minister said the Congress government in Karnataka is working only for 'Naamdaars' and not for 'Kaamgaars'.</p>

<p>He even held the ruling party responsible for the "sufferings" of the Khadi and handloom sector and depletion of natural resources in the state.</p>

<p>He branded the Congress as corrupt and asserted that "Corruption is key to the existence of the party."</p>

<p>"Congress is scared of losing Karnataka, the reason is leaders and ministers here have made a huge tank. This tank stores money and a pipeline takes money straight to Delhi. If Karnataka goes, what will happen to the leaders in Delhi," said the Prime Minister.</p>

<p>He even accused the Rahul Gandhi-led party of following "tender system in ticket distribution for the polls."</p>

<p>"Whoever promises to send most money to Delhi, all get the CM-ship in Congress," the Prime Minister alleged.</p>

<p>Invoking the Mahadayi river water dispute, Prime Minister Modi accused the Congress of "misleading the people" in regard to the issue.</p>

<p>The Mahadayi river water dispute is a three-decade-old water-sharing issue among the states of Karnataka, Goa and Maharashtra. The river originates from Karnataka and then flows into Goa and Maharashtra.&nbsp;</p>


Congress, which was in power in13 states in 2014, now governs only three states and one union territory.

Taking a jibe at the Congress' losing streak in the state assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said post-Karnataka polls the grand-old national party will become a regional one called PPP Congress - Punjab, Puducherry and Parivar Congress. "After the Karnataka results, Congress will become PPP Congress- Punjab, Puducherry and Parivar Congress," the prime minister said at the rally here. He also added that it is the people of Karnataka, who will make the Congress into a regional party called PPP Congress. Congress, which was in power in13 states in 2014, now governs only three states and one union territory. And, if it loses Karnataka too, the party would have presence only in Punjab, Mizoram and Puducherry. "Congress has lost in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, UP, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Tripura...people across India have rejected the Congress," Prime Minister Modi. Intensifying his attack on the ruling party in the state, the prime minister said the Congress government in Karnataka is working only for 'Naamdaars' and not for 'Kaamgaars'. He even held the ruling party responsible for the "sufferings" of the Khadi and handloom sector and depletion of natural resources in the state. He branded the Congress as corrupt and asserted that "Corruption is key to the existence of the party." "Congress is scared of losing Karnataka, the reason is leaders and ministers here have made a huge tank. This tank stores money and a pipeline takes money straight to Delhi. If Karnataka goes, what will happen to the leaders in Delhi," said the Prime Minister. He even accused the Rahul Gandhi-led party of following "tender system in ticket distribution for the polls." "Whoever promises to send most money to Delhi, all get the CM-ship in Congress," the Prime Minister alleged. Invoking the Mahadayi river water dispute, Prime Minister Modi accused the Congress of "misleading the people" in regard to the issue. The Mahadayi river water dispute is a three-decade-old water-sharing issue among the states of Karnataka, Goa and Maharashtra. The river originates from Karnataka and then flows into Goa and Maharashtra.

Post Karnataka polls, Congress will become PPP Congress: PM Modi

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi today addressed the Karnataka BJP's Mahila Morcha Karyakartas (workers) through the Narendra Modi (NaMo) app.</p>

<p>The prime minister stressed on the fact that the country was moving from women's development to women-led development and gave examples to prove his point.</p>

<p><strong>Here are the highlights from his speech:</strong></p>

<p>Our country is moving from women's development to women-led development and this is what our party strongly believes in<br />
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Able women have been given important portfolios in our Cabinet<br />
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For us whether it is organisation or government or framing of programmes it is women first<br />
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We have increased maternity leave to six months<br />
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BJP working for women's rights<br />
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Started Ujjwala Yojana for women<br />
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BJP gives women equal opportunity<br />
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We have to win state election. We will win, we will have to win assembly constituency, but as always I urge <em>karyakartas</em> and for me the most important thing is winning polling booths<br />
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Where is victory, it is in polling booths, rest is all its effects. We have to win polling boothsWhen we have to win polling booths we will have to bring out Karnataka Congress government's false promises and misdeeds. We will have to appeal every one to join in India's journey towards progress. In doing this our Mahila Morcha karyakartas are most influential as they do it by building trust<br />
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Must end violence against women<br />
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Beti Bachao, Jan Dhan empower women<br />
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Women leading India's <em>vikas</em><em>&nbsp;</em>(development)<br />
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Excited to know that there was a dedicated women team that worked behind ISRO's Mars Mission 'Mangalyan<br />
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Congress only wants to spread lies</p>

<p>PM Modi has held discussions with party workers through the NaMo app several times.</p>

<p>On May 2, the Prime Minister directly interacted with members of BJP's Kisan Morcha through the medium of Namo App. Prior to that on April 26, he directly interacted with Karnataka's BJP candidate, office bearers and party's elected public representatives.</p>

<p>He also held an interaction with the BJP MPs, MLAs and public representatives on the occasion of Ambedkar Jayanti, on April 22.</p>

<p>Karnataka goes to polls on May 12.<br />
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi today addressed the Karnataka BJP's Mahila Morcha workers through the Narendra Modi (NaMo) app

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today addressed the Karnataka BJP's Mahila Morcha Karyakartas (workers) through the Narendra Modi (NaMo) app. The prime minister stressed on the fact that the country was moving from women's development to women-led development and gave examples to prove his point. Here are the highlights from his speech: Our country is moving from women's development to women-led development and this is what our party strongly believes in Able women have been given important portfolios in our Cabinet For us whether it is organisation or government or framing of programmes it is women first We have increased maternity leave to six months BJP working for women's rights Started Ujjwala Yojana for women BJP gives women equal opportunity We have to win state election. We will win, we will have to win assembly constituency, but as always I urge karyakartas and for me the most important thing is winning polling booths Where is victory, it is in polling booths, rest is all its effects. We have to win polling boothsWhen we have to win polling booths we will have to bring out Karnataka Congress government's false promises and misdeeds. We will have to appeal every one to join in India's journey towards progress. In doing this our Mahila Morcha karyakartas are most influential as they do it by building trust Must end violence against women Beti Bachao, Jan Dhan empower women Women leading India's vikas (development) Excited to know that there was a dedicated women team that worked behind ISRO's Mars Mission 'Mangalyan Congress only wants to spread lies PM Modi has held discussions with party workers through the NaMo app several times. On May 2, the Prime Minister directly interacted with members of BJP's Kisan Morcha through the medium of Namo App. Prior to that on April 26, he directly interacted with Karnataka's BJP candidate, office bearers and party's elected public representatives. He also held an interaction with the BJP MPs, MLAs and public representatives on the occasion of Ambedkar Jayanti, on April 22. Karnataka goes to polls on May 12.

BJP gives women equal opportunity: Highlights from PM Modi's address to Karnataka BJP's women workers

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<p>The White House said today that PM Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping's meeting last week when they met for an "informal summit" was a "good thing". "I certainly think it's always good when other world leaders are getting along," White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said.</p>

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<p>At least 106 people were killed as a storm barrelled through a swathe of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, leaving a trail of destruction that brought down mud houses, uprooted trees and flattened crops, officials said on Thursday.</p>

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<p>President Donald Trump is expected to pull the United States out of the Iran nuclear agreement on May 12. Tehran signed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, with China, France, Germany, Russia, Britain, and the United States in 2015.</p>

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<p>Diego Costa denied Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger a winning farewell as Atletico Madrid beat the London club 1-0 in the Europa League semi-final second leg at the Wanda Metropolitano in Madrid on Thursday night.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/trump-praises-chinas-xi-as-trade-talks-begin-in-beijing-134482">Trump praises China's Xi as trade talks begin in Beijing</a></p>

<p>US President Donald Trump on Thursday praised his relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping as officials from the world's two largest economies began trade talks in Beijing, while state media said China would stand up to US bullying.</p>


Modi-Xi meeting a good thing, always good when world leaders get along: White House The White House said today that PM Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping's meeting last week when they met for an "informal summit" was a "good thing". "I certainly think it's always good when other world leaders are getting along," White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said. At least 106 dead in dust storm in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan At least 106 people were killed as a storm barrelled through a swathe of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, leaving a trail of destruction that brought down mud houses, uprooted trees and flattened crops, officials said on Thursday. What could Iran do if Trump pulls out of nuclear deal? President Donald Trump is expected to pull the United States out of the Iran nuclear agreement on May 12. Tehran signed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, with China, France, Germany, Russia, Britain, and the United States in 2015. Europa League: Wenger denied final flourish as Atletico Madrid's Costa outlasts Arsenal Diego Costa denied Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger a winning farewell as Atletico Madrid beat the London club 1-0 in the Europa League semi-final second leg at the Wanda Metropolitano in Madrid on Thursday night. Trump praises China's Xi as trade talks begin in Beijing US President Donald Trump on Thursday praised his relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping as officials from the world's two largest economies began trade talks in Beijing, while state media said China would stand up to US bullying.

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<p>As the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/videos/karnataka-votes-pm-modis-open-dare-to-rahul-challenges-congress-on-their-achievements-134100">battle between&nbsp;Congress and the BJP</a> continues ahead of the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/karnataka-elections-an-existential-battle-for-congress-134207">Karnataka elections</a>, Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday released a Report Card awarding "F" grade to&nbsp;Prime Minister Narendra Modi.</p>

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<p>In his report&nbsp;card to PM Modi, Gandhi&nbsp;mentions that&nbsp;the prime minister has made&nbsp;"0" contribution&nbsp;towards the&nbsp;state's&nbsp;agriculture and&nbsp;farmers'.</p>

<p>The report card states that the Centre has not made any contribution to the state's government's 8,500 crore farm loan waiver scheme.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It further states that the farmers continue to suffer despite the Prime Minister's crop insurance scheme. It also mentioned that the scheme is benefitting the insurance companies which are making huge profits.</p>

<p>Rahul Gandhi's report card to PM Modi also says that the government does not provide any Minimum Support Price to the farmers.</p>

<p>Gandhi's attack on PM Modi has come a day after the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/karnataka-poll-pitch-modi-addresses-farmers-on-namo-app-134125">Prime Minister addressed the farmers in the state via the Namo App</a>. In his address to the farmers,' the PM targetted the state government led by Siddaramaiah and claimed that the current government does not care about farmers.</p>

<p>Pitching Yeddyurappa&nbsp;as a possible chief ministerial candidate, the PM said&nbsp;Yeddyurappa is farmers' minister.</p>

<p>He further talked about empowering farmers' and doubling the farmers income by 2022.</p>

<p>Referring to the Budget he said he also called the BJP as pro-farmer.&nbsp;</p>

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In his report card to PM Modi, Gandhi mentions that the prime minister has made '0' contribution towards the state's agriculture and farmers'

As the battle between Congress and the BJP continues ahead of the Karnataka elections, Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday released a Report Card awarding "F" grade to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. × In his report card to PM Modi, Gandhi mentions that the prime minister has made "0" contribution towards the state's agriculture and farmers'. The report card states that the Centre has not made any contribution to the state's government's 8,500 crore farm loan waiver scheme. It further states that the farmers continue to suffer despite the Prime Minister's crop insurance scheme. It also mentioned that the scheme is benefitting the insurance companies which are making huge profits. Rahul Gandhi's report card to PM Modi also says that the government does not provide any Minimum Support Price to the farmers. Gandhi's attack on PM Modi has come a day after the Prime Minister addressed the farmers in the state via the Namo App. In his address to the farmers,' the PM targetted the state government led by Siddaramaiah and claimed that the current government does not care about farmers. Pitching Yeddyurappa as a possible chief ministerial candidate, the PM said Yeddyurappa is farmers' minister. He further talked about empowering farmers' and doubling the farmers income by 2022. Referring to the Budget he said he also called the BJP as pro-farmer. Mr Modi’s Report Card State: Karnataka Sub: Agriculture 1. Contribution to Cong State Govts 8,500 Cr Farm Loan waiver = 0 Rs 2. PM’s crop insurance scheme: Farmers suffer pvt insurance companies make huge profits. 3. No MSP+50%, for Karnataka farmers. Grade = F pic.twitter.com/SLJBE4cXWC — Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) May 3, 2018 ×

Karnataka elections: Rahul Gandhi awards 'F' grade to PM Modi over farmers' issue

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be addressing three rallies in Karnataka's Kalaburagi, Ballari and Bengaluru today.</p>

<p>He will be addressing a public meeting at Kalaburagi at 12:30 pm at Navodaya Vidyalaya Ground. This will be followed by a public meeting at Ballari at 3 pm at Ballari District Stadium and Public meeting at Bengaluru at 5:30 pm.</p>

<p>PM Modi&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-to-join-karnataka-poll-battle-today-set-to-address-rallies-133889">began his election campaign in the state on May 1</a> by addressing three rallies in Mysuru, Udupi and Belagavi.</p>

<p>A day after kicking off the campaigning in the state, PM Modi also&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/karnataka-poll-pitch-modi-addresses-farmers-on-namo-app-134125">addressed the farmers in Karnataka via the Namo App</a>.</p>

<p>The prime minister is scheduled to&nbsp;address a total of 21&nbsp;rallies in the state for the party's election campaigning.</p>

<p>The Karnataka polls are due to be held on May 12.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The results of the elections will be announced on May 15&nbsp;for the 225-member state assembly.</p>

<p>The polls will see a heated battle&nbsp;between the ruling Congress and the BJP with the JD(U) determined to play the role of a "kingmaker".</p>

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He began his election campaign in the state on May 1 by addressing three rallies in Mysuru, Udupi and Belagavi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be addressing three rallies in Karnataka's Kalaburagi, Ballari and Bengaluru today. He will be addressing a public meeting at Kalaburagi at 12:30 pm at Navodaya Vidyalaya Ground. This will be followed by a public meeting at Ballari at 3 pm at Ballari District Stadium and Public meeting at Bengaluru at 5:30 pm. PM Modi began his election campaign in the state on May 1 by addressing three rallies in Mysuru, Udupi and Belagavi. A day after kicking off the campaigning in the state, PM Modi also addressed the farmers in Karnataka via the Namo App. The prime minister is scheduled to address a total of 21 rallies in the state for the party's election campaigning. The Karnataka polls are due to be held on May 12. The results of the elections will be announced on May 15 for the 225-member state assembly. The polls will see a heated battle between the ruling Congress and the BJP with the JD(U) determined to play the role of a "kingmaker". PM Shri @narendramodi will address public rallies in Karnataka’s Kalaburagi, Ballari and Bengaluru today. Watch LIVE at https://t.co/vpP0MInUi4. Listen LIVE speech by dialing 9345014501. @BJP4Karnataka #NaavuModiJothe pic.twitter.com/4s2WJrR5e6 — BJP (@BJP4India) May 3, 2018 ×

PM Modi's second day of election campaigning in Karnataka, will address three rallies today

<p>Prime Minister Modi while addressing a rally on Tuesday had attacked Congress President Rahul Gandhi for insulting JD(S) chief HD Deve Gowda.</p>

<p>Responding to the charges levied by the prime minister on Rahul, Deputy Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Anand Sharma denied any such behaviour by Gandhi.</p>

<p>He said, "There was no disrespect ever towards Deve Gowda by Rahul Gandhi...It is not the Congress' culture to insult. When Deve Gowda Ji was prime minister, his government had full support of the Congress party. Rahul Gandhi has not said anything derogatory about Shri Deve Gowda".</p>

<p>Hitting back at PM Modi, he also asked the prime minister to apologise for repeatedly insulting former prime minister Manmohan Singh.</p>

<p>He also added that Gowda had in the run-up to 2014 elections said he would take 'political sanyas' if Modi became the prime minister.</p>

<p>On&nbsp;this, the JD(S) chief said he is continuing as the Lok Sabha member only because of Modi's persuasion skills.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/karnataka-polls-let-congress-come-with-workable-proposal-says-deve-gowda-on-alliance---126800">JD(S) chief and former prime minister HD Deve Gowda</a> has also clarified that his party will not go into any <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/karnataka-elections-no-post-poll-alliance-with-jds-confirms-siddaramaiah--132387">alliance</a> with BJP ahead of the Karnataka polls.</p>

<p>His remarks came in response to PM Modi's appreciation to Deve Gowda at a rally on Tuesday.</p>

<p>Deve Gowda also said that he would disown his son HD Kumaraswamy if he backs the BJP in the assembly election.<br />
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Congress leader said 'There was no disrespect ever towards Deve Gowda by Rahul Gandhi...It is not the Congress' culture to insult. When Deve Gowda Ji was prime minister, his government had full support of the Congress party. Rahul Gandhi has not said anything derogatory about Shri Deve Gowda'

Prime Minister Modi while addressing a rally on Tuesday had attacked Congress President Rahul Gandhi for insulting JD(S) chief HD Deve Gowda. Responding to the charges levied by the prime minister on Rahul, Deputy Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Anand Sharma denied any such behaviour by Gandhi. He said, "There was no disrespect ever towards Deve Gowda by Rahul Gandhi...It is not the Congress' culture to insult. When Deve Gowda Ji was prime minister, his government had full support of the Congress party. Rahul Gandhi has not said anything derogatory about Shri Deve Gowda". Hitting back at PM Modi, he also asked the prime minister to apologise for repeatedly insulting former prime minister Manmohan Singh. He also added that Gowda had in the run-up to 2014 elections said he would take 'political sanyas' if Modi became the prime minister. On this, the JD(S) chief said he is continuing as the Lok Sabha member only because of Modi's persuasion skills. JD(S) chief and former prime minister HD Deve Gowda has also clarified that his party will not go into any alliance with BJP ahead of the Karnataka polls. His remarks came in response to PM Modi's appreciation to Deve Gowda at a rally on Tuesday. Deve Gowda also said that he would disown his son HD Kumaraswamy if he backs the BJP in the assembly election.

Rahul never disrespected Gowda: Congress denies PM Modi's charges

<p>The BJP in Karnataka has filed a complaint against independent MLA Jignesh Mewani and actor Prakash Raj&nbspfor allegedly using defamatory and abusive language against Prime Minister&nbspModi and party's chief ministerial candidate BS Yeddyurappa.</p>

<p>The complaint,&nbspregistered with the&nbspChief Electoral Officer on Monday, states that while addressing a speech at an event in Bengaluru on April 29 Mevani called the PM "a corporate salesman and a thief who has looted the country".</p>

<p>The letter added that Mevani and Prakash Raj have been constantly involved in jeopardising PM Modi and Yeddyurappa's image.</p>

<p>The complaint also requested the Election Commission to not to grant any permission to Mevani or Raj for holding any indoor or outdoor meeting in the state till the polls.</p>

<p>The BJP has also registered a complaint against senior politician AK Subbaiah for saying "Yeddyurappa along with his fiancee would run away once polls results are out".&nbsp</p>

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The complaint, registered with the Chief Electoral Officer on Monday, states that while addressing a speech at an event in Bengaluru on April 29 Mevani called the PM 'a corporate salesman and a thief who has looted the country'

The BJP in Karnataka has filed a complaint against independent MLA Jignesh Mewani and actor Prakash Raj&nbspfor allegedly using defamatory and abusive language against Prime Minister&nbspModi and party's chief ministerial candidate BS Yeddyurappa. The complaint,&nbspregistered with the&nbspChief Electoral Officer on Monday, states that while addressing a speech at an event in Bengaluru on April 29 Mevani called the PM "a corporate salesman and a thief who has looted the country". The letter added that Mevani and Prakash Raj have been constantly involved in jeopardising PM Modi and Yeddyurappa's image. The complaint also requested the Election Commission to not to grant any permission to Mevani or Raj for holding any indoor or outdoor meeting in the state till the polls. The BJP has also registered a complaint against senior politician AK Subbaiah for saying "Yeddyurappa along with his fiancee would run away once polls results are out". (With inputs from ANI)

Karnataka elections: BJP registers complaint against Jignesh Mewani, Prakash Raj for comments on PM Modi

<p>While addressing a rally in Mysore for the upcoming Karnataka polls in the state, Prime Minister Modi&nbsp;responded to Congress president Rahul Gandhi&nbsp;over his "15 minute" comment.</p>

<p>Hitting at the Congress President PM Modi said, "Can Rahul speak for 15 minutes?"</p>

<p>He further Rahul Gandhi and asked him to talk about his achievements without reading from any paper for 15 minutes.</p>

<p>He said, "I challenge you (Rahul Gandhi) to speak for 15 minutes on the achievements of your government in Karnataka without reading from any piece of paper. You can speak in Hindi, English or your mother tongue. He (Rahul Gandhi) had challenged me that if he speaks for 15 minutes then I will not be able to stand in front of him. Yes, you are right, you are a 'naamdar', what right do we 'kaamdaars' have to even sit in front of you".</p>

<p>Rahul Gandhi had earlier demanded a 15-minute debate with PM Modi in Parliament.</p>

<p>Gandhi was addressing "Save the Constitution" campaign in Delhi where he had targetted Modi government over farmers' issue, rising&nbsp;crime against women and corruption. He had also asked the prime minister to have a one on one debate with him for 15 minutes.</p>

<p>Gandhi had said, " Modi is afraid to stand in Parliament... If I am allowed to speak for 15 minutes on Rafale issue in Parliament before Modi, he will not be able to withstand it".</p>

<p>The BJP then&nbsp;hit back at Rahul saying that "the leader who cannot write 15 lines without looking at his phone, wants to talk for 15 minutes".</p>

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Rahul Gandhi had earlier demanded a 15-minute debate with PM Modi in Parliament

While addressing a rally in Mysore for the upcoming Karnataka polls in the state, Prime Minister Modi responded to Congress president Rahul Gandhi over his "15 minute" comment. Hitting at the Congress President PM Modi said, "Can Rahul speak for 15 minutes?" He further Rahul Gandhi and asked him to talk about his achievements without reading from any paper for 15 minutes. He said, "I challenge you (Rahul Gandhi) to speak for 15 minutes on the achievements of your government in Karnataka without reading from any piece of paper. You can speak in Hindi, English or your mother tongue. He (Rahul Gandhi) had challenged me that if he speaks for 15 minutes then I will not be able to stand in front of him. Yes, you are right, you are a 'naamdar', what right do we 'kaamdaars' have to even sit in front of you". Rahul Gandhi had earlier demanded a 15-minute debate with PM Modi in Parliament. Gandhi was addressing "Save the Constitution" campaign in Delhi where he had targetted Modi government over farmers' issue, rising crime against women and corruption. He had also asked the prime minister to have a one on one debate with him for 15 minutes. Gandhi had said, " Modi is afraid to stand in Parliament... If I am allowed to speak for 15 minutes on Rafale issue in Parliament before Modi, he will not be able to withstand it". The BJP then hit back at Rahul saying that "the leader who cannot write 15 lines without looking at his phone, wants to talk for 15 minutes". I challenge you (Rahul Gandhi) to speak for 15 minutes on the achievements of your government in #Karnataka without reading from any piece of paper. You can speak in Hindi, English or your mother tongue: PM Modi in Mysuru pic.twitter.com/BqVx9XThya — ANI (@ANI) May 1, 2018 ×

'Can Rahul Gandhi speak for 15 minutes?' Modi asks at Karnataka rally

<p>After PM Modi took a dig at<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-kicks-off-election-rally-in-karnataka--133940"> Karnataka chief minister at </a>an election rally, Siddaramaiah hit back saying the BJP won't cross the 60-70-seat margin.</p>

<p>Addressing an election rally for the first time in Karnataka's Mysuru, the PM had said: BJP will sweep the state, not a wave but a BJP storm will hit Karnataka."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah took a dig at the prime minister, saying: "Was it fear that drove you to contest from two parliamentary constituencies (Varanasi & Vadodara)."</p>

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<p>"Of course you are a 56-inch man, you would have some clever explanation!!"</p>

<p>During the rally, PM Modi had said the people of Karnataka will decide if they want "family politics" or "people's politics".</p>

<p>Siddaramaiah followed up his remarks, saying: "Forget two seats, Sir. Worry about the fact that your party will not cross 60-70."</p>

<p>During the rally, PM Modi took a jibe at Rahul Gandhi asserting that the Congress vice-president couldn't even "speak for 15 minutes on Karnataka's development". PM Modi challenged Rahul Gandhi to speak on Karnataka's development without reading from any piece of paper in Hindi, English or "your mother tongue".</p>

<p>This is PM Modi's first election rally in the state which goes to the polls on May 12th. The prime minister is set to address another two rallies in Udupi and Belagavi.</p>

<p>His next stop will be in Udupi at 3pm today where he will visit Krishna Mutt and take blessings of the Pejawar seer before addressing a public rally at AGM College Ground.</p>

<p>Later the prime minister will address a rally in Chikkodi at 6pm.&nbsp;</p>

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During the rally, PM Modi had said the people of Karnataka will decide if they want "family politics" or "people's politics".

After PM Modi took a dig at Karnataka chief minister at an election rally, Siddaramaiah hit back saying the BJP won't cross the 60-70-seat margin. Addressing an election rally for the first time in Karnataka's Mysuru, the PM had said: BJP will sweep the state, not a wave but a BJP storm will hit Karnataka." Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah took a dig at the prime minister, saying: "Was it fear that drove you to contest from two parliamentary constituencies (Varanasi & Vadodara)." Was it fear that drove you to contest from 2 parliamentary constituencies (Varanasi & Vadodara) Mr. PM @narendramodi ? Of course you are a 56 inch man, you would have some clever explanation!! Forget 2 seats, Sir. Worry about the fact that your party will not cross 60-70! https://t.co/Hr3V5x6sDE — Siddaramaiah (@siddaramaiah) May 1, 2018 × "Of course you are a 56-inch man, you would have some clever explanation!!" During the rally, PM Modi had said the people of Karnataka will decide if they want "family politics" or "people's politics". Siddaramaiah followed up his remarks, saying: "Forget two seats, Sir. Worry about the fact that your party will not cross 60-70." During the rally, PM Modi took a jibe at Rahul Gandhi asserting that the Congress vice-president couldn't even "speak for 15 minutes on Karnataka's development". PM Modi challenged Rahul Gandhi to speak on Karnataka's development without reading from any piece of paper in Hindi, English or "your mother tongue". This is PM Modi's first election rally in the state which goes to the polls on May 12th. The prime minister is set to address another two rallies in Udupi and Belagavi. His next stop will be in Udupi at 3pm today where he will visit Krishna Mutt and take blessings of the Pejawar seer before addressing a public rally at AGM College Ground. Later the prime minister will address a rally in Chikkodi at 6pm.

'Was it fear that drove you to contest from two parliamentary constituencies?' Siddaramaiah asks Modi

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi met and felicitated the medal winners of recently concluded Commonwealth Games. India finished the Games with 66 medals, including 26 gold medals, 20 silver and 20 bronze medals.</p>

<p>Indian contingent met the expectations of the nation and bettered their tally of medals from 2014 Glasgow Games.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Monday, PM Modi congratulated the medal winners and also complimented those who could not win medals but had performed creditably.</p>

<p>The felicitation ceremony was held at PM's residence and Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Rajyavardhan Rathore was present at the event.</p>

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<p>While interacting with the players, PM Modi said, "Accomplishments in the sporting arena inspire everyone. Their sporting feats have raised India`s stature. Whenever an Indian sportsperson wins on the global sporting stage, it is the Indian flag that rises."</p>

<p>PM Modi gave the example of Mary Kom, five-time world champion and Olympic bronze medalist who clinched her first CWG gold medal in 45-48 kg boxing event.</p>

<p>He mentioned Pullela Gopichand, who is mentoring many badminton players after an immensely successful career as a player.</p>

<p>Modi said that besides talent, training, concentration and hard work, mental toughness was also important for sportspersons. In this context, he mentioned the benefits of yoga.</p>

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi met and congratulated the medal winners of recently concluded Commonwealth Games

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met and felicitated the medal winners of recently concluded Commonwealth Games. India finished the Games with 66 medals, including 26 gold medals, 20 silver and 20 bronze medals. Indian contingent met the expectations of the nation and bettered their tally of medals from 2014 Glasgow Games. On Monday, PM Modi congratulated the medal winners and also complimented those who could not win medals but had performed creditably. The felicitation ceremony was held at PM's residence and Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Rajyavardhan Rathore was present at the event. Delhi: PM Narendra Modi interacted with medal winners of #CommonwealthGames2018 at Lok Kalyan Marg. PM said that accomplishments in the sporting arena inspire everyone. pic.twitter.com/plSGzKqv6Q — ANI (@ANI) April 30, 2018 × While interacting with the players, PM Modi said, "Accomplishments in the sporting arena inspire everyone. Their sporting feats have raised India`s stature. Whenever an Indian sportsperson wins on the global sporting stage, it is the Indian flag that rises." PM Modi gave the example of Mary Kom, five-time world champion and Olympic bronze medalist who clinched her first CWG gold medal in 45-48 kg boxing event. He mentioned Pullela Gopichand, who is mentoring many badminton players after an immensely successful career as a player. Modi said that besides talent, training, concentration and hard work, mental toughness was also important for sportspersons. In this context, he mentioned the benefits of yoga. Thank u so much for felicitating us sir .. @narendramodi @PMOIndia ...#CommonwealthGames2018 ..#Indianbadmintonteam ?? pic.twitter.com/Je4aXrO7CP — Saina Nehwal (@NSaina) April 30, 2018 ×

PM Modi felicitates CWG medal winners, tells them benefits of yoga

<p>The government said Monday that every Indian home will be electrified by the end of the year.</p>

<p>The government had on Saturday said that every <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/every-village-now-has-access-to-electricity-pm-modi-tweeted-as-electricity-reached-all-villages-on-saturday-133539">inhabited Indian village is now electrified</a>.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"28th April 2018 will be remembered as a historic day in the development journey of India. Yesterday, we fulfilled a commitment due to which the lives of several Indians will be transformed forever! I am delighted that every single village in India now has access to electricity," Prime Minister Narendra Modi had tweeted then.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A village is considered electrified when at least 10 per cent of its homes receive electricity supply, as do its&nbsp;public areas.</p>

<p>Which is why, even though ever Indian village is now electrified, as many as 31 million Indian households still do not have electricity supply.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This is a huge success (the electrification of every village). We achieved it 13 days ahead of the deadline," Power Minister RK Singh said on Monday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He added that the next target — that of electrifying every single Indian home — would be achieved by the end of the year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Now our next aim is to electrify each household in the country, which will be done by December 31, 2018," Singh said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Manipur's Leisang&nbsp;was the last village to be brought onto the national power grid on Saturday. It was electrified at 5.30 pm Saturday evening.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to official government data, India has 597,464 villages, all of which have now been electrified.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reports suggest there were over 18,000 villages with no electricity supply at the time when the NDA's Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY) was launched in 2015.</p>

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'Now our next aim is to electrify each household in the country, which will be done by December 31, 2018,' Power Minister RK Singh said

The government said Monday that every Indian home will be electrified by the end of the year. The government had on Saturday said that every inhabited Indian village is now electrified. "28th April 2018 will be remembered as a historic day in the development journey of India. Yesterday, we fulfilled a commitment due to which the lives of several Indians will be transformed forever! I am delighted that every single village in India now has access to electricity," Prime Minister Narendra Modi had tweeted then. A village is considered electrified when at least 10 per cent of its homes receive electricity supply, as do its public areas. Which is why, even though ever Indian village is now electrified, as many as 31 million Indian households still do not have electricity supply. "This is a huge success (the electrification of every village). We achieved it 13 days ahead of the deadline," Power Minister RK Singh said on Monday. He added that the next target — that of electrifying every single Indian home — would be achieved by the end of the year. "Now our next aim is to electrify each household in the country, which will be done by December 31, 2018," Singh said. Manipur's Leisang was the last village to be brought onto the national power grid on Saturday. It was electrified at 5.30 pm Saturday evening. According to official government data, India has 597,464 villages, all of which have now been electrified. Reports suggest there were over 18,000 villages with no electricity supply at the time when the NDA's Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY) was launched in 2015. #Visuals from Leisang, last village to be electrified under the Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana. As per GoI, out of 18,452 villages in India that were power deprived 3 yrs ago, 17,181 have been electrified. Others are uninhabited or classified as grazing reserves #Manipur pic.twitter.com/JoqQiSjFSP — ANI (@ANI) April 30, 2018 ×

Every Indian home will be electrified by the end of the year: Government

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter earlier today to share that on Saturday his government achieved complete electricity supply to all villages in the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"28th April 2018 will be remembered as a historic day in the development journey of India. Yesterday, we fulfilled a commitment due to which the lives of several Indians will be transformed forever! I am delighted that every single village in India now has access to electricity," read the Prime Minister's tweet.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Manipur's Leisang village was the last one to be brought on the national power grid on Saturday. It was electrified at 5.30pm last evening. The last village to get off-grid electricity access was Manipur's Pakol.</p>

<p>According to official government data, India has 597,464 villages all of which were given electricity supply by last evening.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per government data, all of India’s 597,464 census villages have now been electrified. Reports suggest there were over 18,000 villages with no electricity supply at the time when NDA's Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY) was launched in the year 2015.</p>


Manipur's Leisang village was the last one to be brought on the national power grid yesterday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter earlier today to share that on Saturday his government achieved complete electricity supply to all villages in the country. "28th April 2018 will be remembered as a historic day in the development journey of India. Yesterday, we fulfilled a commitment due to which the lives of several Indians will be transformed forever! I am delighted that every single village in India now has access to electricity," read the Prime Minister's tweet. 28th April 2018 will be remembered as a historic day in the development journey of India. Yesterday, we fulfilled a commitment due to which the lives of several Indians will be transformed forever! I am delighted that every single village of India now has access to electricity. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 29, 2018 × Manipur's Leisang village was the last one to be brought on the national power grid on Saturday. It was electrified at 5.30pm last evening. The last village to get off-grid electricity access was Manipur's Pakol. According to official government data, India has 597,464 villages all of which were given electricity supply by last evening. As per government data, all of India’s 597,464 census villages have now been electrified. Reports suggest there were over 18,000 villages with no electricity supply at the time when NDA's Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY) was launched in the year 2015.

'Historic day,' tweets Modi as electricity reaches all Indian villages

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi started his 43rd edition of <em>Mann ki Baat</em> radio programme by congratulating Indian athletes and winners at the Commonwealth Games 2018.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="hi">हमारे खिलाडियों ने भी देशवासियों की उम्मीदों पर खरा उतरते हुए बेहतरीन प्रदर्शन किया और एक-के-बाद एक medal जीतते ही चले गए: PM <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> during <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MannKiBaat?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MannKiBaat</a></p>
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<p>He lauded the athletes for their "fantastic"&nbsp;performance and shared that women athletes at the CWG brought pride and laurels to the country.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I congratulate our shooters for making us proud during the Commonwealth Games 2018: PM <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> during <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MannKiBaat?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MannKiBaat</a></p>
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<p>The Prime Minister went on speaking about the significance of health and fitness. He shared that his vision of a better India is manifested in a fitter India and mentioned his government's Fit India campaign.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Last month I urged people to take part in the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FitIndia?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FitIndia</a> movement. I am glad with the overwhelming support for the movement: PM <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> during <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MannKiBaat?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MannKiBaat</a></p>
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<p>"Yoga is a wonderful way to remain fit. I urge people to take part in the Fit India movement," PM Modi noted.</p>

<p>He also lauded and hailed Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar for his contribution to the Fit India movement.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Prime Minister then underlined the significance of a clean environment. "Let us contribute towards a clean India," he added.</p>

<p>PM Modi talked about the government's new internship programme under the Swachh Bharat campaign wherein youngsters can participate and learn.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>PM Modi stressed on the importance of water conservation stating that the country should learn from the ancestors to conserve water.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Saving water should be our priority," PM Modi added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The previous edition of Mann ki Baat saw PM Modi speaking volumes about preventive health care awareness, identifying the need to initiate more work to set up Health Wellness Centres across the country.</p>

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The prime minister said his vision of a better India is a fitter India. He also asked people to conserve water

Prime Minister Narendra Modi started his 43rd edition of Mann ki Baat radio programme by congratulating Indian athletes and winners at the Commonwealth Games 2018. हमारे खिलाडियों ने भी देशवासियों की उम्मीदों पर खरा उतरते हुए बेहतरीन प्रदर्शन किया और एक-के-बाद एक medal जीतते ही चले गए: PM @narendramodi during #MannKiBaat — PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 29, 2018 × He lauded the athletes for their "fantastic" performance and shared that women athletes at the CWG brought pride and laurels to the country. Our athletes lived up to the expectations of the country & won medal after medal. It was a fantastic performance in 2018 Commonwealth Games: PM Modi in #MannKiBaat. (File Pic) pic.twitter.com/t9rK19KACg — ANI (@ANI) April 29, 2018 × I congratulate our shooters for making us proud during the Commonwealth Games 2018: PM @narendramodi during #MannKiBaat — PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 29, 2018 × The Prime Minister went on speaking about the significance of health and fitness. He shared that his vision of a better India is manifested in a fitter India and mentioned his government's Fit India campaign. Last month I urged people to take part in the #FitIndia movement. I am glad with the overwhelming support for the movement: PM @narendramodi during #MannKiBaat — PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 29, 2018 × "Yoga is a wonderful way to remain fit. I urge people to take part in the Fit India movement," PM Modi noted. He also lauded and hailed Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar for his contribution to the Fit India movement. PM @narendramodi appreciates noted film personality @akshaykumar for his contribution to the #FitIndia movement. #MannKiBaat https://t.co/urTkH2yL1V — PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 29, 2018 × The Prime Minister then underlined the significance of a clean environment. "Let us contribute towards a clean India," he added. PM Modi talked about the government's new internship programme under the Swachh Bharat campaign wherein youngsters can participate and learn. Are you ready to take part in the Swachh Bharat Summer internship? #MannKiBaat pic.twitter.com/ckomCJ1H5t — PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 29, 2018 × PM Modi stressed on the importance of water conservation stating that the country should learn from the ancestors to conserve water. Let us work towards water conservation. #MannKiBaat pic.twitter.com/YzCS3xwFmm — PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 29, 2018 × "Saving water should be our priority," PM Modi added. The previous edition of Mann ki Baat saw PM Modi speaking volumes about preventive health care awareness, identifying the need to initiate more work to set up Health Wellness Centres across the country.

'Fantastic performance,' Modi tells CWG winners on Mann ki Baat, urges Indians to stay fit

<p>After a series of bizarre remarks, Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb has been called to New Delhi by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.</p>

<p>Deb, who took charge of Tripura last month, will meet PM Modi and Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah on May 2.&nbsp</p>

<p>In last two weeks, Deb made a string of random remarks which left his party colleagues workers redfaced.</p>

<p>Today, while addressing a gathering, CM Deb advised the Tripura youth to not to waste their crucial time by running after the government jobs and instead, milk cows or open paan shops for livelihood.</p>

<p>"There should be a cow in every house. Why run after netas for government jobs? Milk is being sold at Rs 50 per litre. Graduates should get cows and milk it to earn Rs 10 lakh in 10 years. Instead of running after political parties," the Chief Minister said.</p>

<p>Earlier, he had stated that the Internet and satellite communication existed during the Mahabharata era.&nbsp</p>

<p>He even questioned the crowning of Diana Hayden as Miss World in 1997.</p>

<p>While addressing another rally in Tripura, the chief minister also stated that mechanical engineers should not opt for civil services, but civil engineers should.&nbsp</p>

<p>According to Deb, any unemployed youth with a minimum amount of Rs 75,000 borrowed from the bank and with a little self-effort, can easily earn at least Rs 25,000 every month, but the hurdle in this is the culture that has grown in the state during the last 25 years.</p>


After a series of bizarre remarks, Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb has been called to New Delhi by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Deb, who took charge of Tripura last month, will meet PM Modi and Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah on May 2. In last two weeks, Deb made a string of random remarks which left his party colleagues workers redfaced. Today, while addressing a gathering, CM Deb advised the Tripura youth to not to waste their crucial time by running after the government jobs and instead, milk cows or open paan shops for livelihood. "There should be a cow in every house. Why run after netas for government jobs? Milk is being sold at Rs 50 per litre. Graduates should get cows and milk it to earn Rs 10 lakh in 10 years. Instead of running after political parties," the Chief Minister said. Earlier, he had stated that the Internet and satellite communication existed during the Mahabharata era. He even questioned the crowning of Diana Hayden as Miss World in 1997. While addressing another rally in Tripura, the chief minister also stated that mechanical engineers should not opt for civil services, but civil engineers should. According to Deb, any unemployed youth with a minimum amount of Rs 75,000 borrowed from the bank and with a little self-effort, can easily earn at least Rs 25,000 every month, but the hurdle in this is the culture that has grown in the state during the last 25 years.

After a string of bizarre remarks, PM Modi calls Tripura CM to New Delhi

<p>Following the much-discussed meet of the leaders of North Korea and South Korea, a media report in Pakistan advocated that "rivals" India and Pakistan should also try to resolve their differences.</p>

<p>The report said that the two countries should try to resolve their differences and make the "quest" for normalisation and peace the "noblest of goals" in the region.&nbsp</p>

<p>North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and the South Korean President Moon Jae-in held a historic meet on Friday, where the two leaders agreed to make collective efforts to create peace and stability in the Korean peninsula.The two leaders also aimed at denuclearizing the Korean peninsula.</p>

<p>The media report said that a comparison between India and Pakistan relations with reference to the two Koreas would be made inevitably. It added that the tensions and disputes between Pakistan and India are fundamentally different to the issues between the Koreas.&nbsp</p>

<p>"Pakistan and India have forged very different and irreversible histories, whereas the Koreas seek unification. Yet, a shared history and the common dreams and aspirations of a people with enduring cultural and other similarities across India and Pakistan make the quest for normalisation and peace in this region the noblest of goals," it added.</p>

<p>Recalling the historic trip of the then prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 1999 to Lahore, the report further said that the leaders of the two countries should again walk the path of peace and friendship.</p>

<p>The ties between the two countries were expected to improve after PM Modi's surprise stopover to Pakistan in December 2015.</p>

<p>However, the relations between the two countries had strained after the terror attacks by Pakistan-based groups in 2016. The sentencing of Indian national Kulbhushan Jadhav to death in April last year further deteriorated the bilateral ties.</p>

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Recalling the historic trip of the then prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 1999 to Lahore, the report further said that the leaders of the two countries should again walk the path of peace and friendship

Following the much-discussed meet of the leaders of North Korea and South Korea, a media report in Pakistan advocated that "rivals" India and Pakistan should also try to resolve their differences. The report said that the two countries should try to resolve their differences and make the "quest" for normalisation and peace the "noblest of goals" in the region. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and the South Korean President Moon Jae-in held a historic meet on Friday, where the two leaders agreed to make collective efforts to create peace and stability in the Korean peninsula.The two leaders also aimed at denuclearizing the Korean peninsula. The media report said that a comparison between India and Pakistan relations with reference to the two Koreas would be made inevitably. It added that the tensions and disputes between Pakistan and India are fundamentally different to the issues between the Koreas. "Pakistan and India have forged very different and irreversible histories, whereas the Koreas seek unification. Yet, a shared history and the common dreams and aspirations of a people with enduring cultural and other similarities across India and Pakistan make the quest for normalisation and peace in this region the noblest of goals," it added. Recalling the historic trip of the then prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 1999 to Lahore, the report further said that the leaders of the two countries should again walk the path of peace and friendship. The ties between the two countries were expected to improve after PM Modi's surprise stopover to Pakistan in December 2015. However, the relations between the two countries had strained after the terror attacks by Pakistan-based groups in 2016. The sentencing of Indian national Kulbhushan Jadhav to death in April last year further deteriorated the bilateral ties. (With inputs from PTI)

India, Pakistan should try to resolve their differences like Koreas: Pak media

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation and the global Indian community through his '<em>Mann Ki Baat</em>' programme later in the day.</p>

<p>The 43rd edition of the <em>Mann Ki Baat</em> programme will be joined by Union Minister Vijay Goel along with the people of Village Bharthal, at the residence of former Nigam Parishad, Ramniwas, in Sector 26, Dwarka, Delhi.</p>

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<p>The programme will broadcast on All India Radio (AIR), Doordarshan, the NaMo mobile application and will be live-streamed on the YouTube channels of the Prime Minister's Office, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and DD News.</p>

<p>The previous edition of <em>Mann ki Baat</em> saw PM Modi speaking volumes about preventive health care awareness, identifying the need to initiate more work to set up Health Wellness Centres across the country.</p>

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The programme will broadcast on All India Radio (AIR), Doordarshan, the NaMo mobile application and will be live-streamed on the YouTube channels

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation and the global Indian community through his 'Mann Ki Baat' programme later in the day. The 43rd edition of the Mann Ki Baat programme will be joined by Union Minister Vijay Goel along with the people of Village Bharthal, at the residence of former Nigam Parishad, Ramniwas, in Sector 26, Dwarka, Delhi. Do join #MannKiBaat at 11 AM tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/iyZtspBBPN — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 28, 2018 × The programme will broadcast on All India Radio (AIR), Doordarshan, the NaMo mobile application and will be live-streamed on the YouTube channels of the Prime Minister's Office, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and DD News. The previous edition of Mann ki Baat saw PM Modi speaking volumes about preventive health care awareness, identifying the need to initiate more work to set up Health Wellness Centres across the country. (With inputs from ANI)

PM Modi to address nation, global Indian community in 43rd edition of 'Mann ki Baat' today

<p>While addressing the<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/rahul-gandhi-slams-prime-minister-narendra-modi-at-jan-aakrosh-rally-in-delhi-133556"> Jan Aakrosh Rally in Delhi</a>, Congress President Rahul Gandhi hit out at PM Modi and his recent visit to China.</p>

<p>Gandhi said, "The Chinese are aggressively pursuing militarisation in Doklam. Despite this, all that PM Modi does is hold a " no agenda" meeting with the Chinese President".</p>

<p>Gandhi targetted PM Modi for his recent visit to meet Chinese President at Wuhan.The meeting dubbed as "informal" is expected to bring a significant turn in India-China relations after the 73-day standoff over Doklam last year.</p>

<p>He also targetted PM Modi over Rafael Deal, Nirav Modi scam, recent rapes in the country, farmer debt, demonetisation and GST.</p>

<p>The "Jan Akrosh Rally" comes shortly ahead of the crucial Karnataka elections to be held on May 12.&nbsp;</p>

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Gandhi said, 'The Chinese are aggressively pursuing militarisation in Doklam. Despite this, all that PM Modi does is hold a 'no agenda' meeting with the Chinese President

While addressing the Jan Aakrosh Rally in Delhi, Congress President Rahul Gandhi hit out at PM Modi and his recent visit to China. Gandhi said, "The Chinese are aggressively pursuing militarisation in Doklam. Despite this, all that PM Modi does is hold a " no agenda" meeting with the Chinese President". Gandhi targetted PM Modi for his recent visit to meet Chinese President at Wuhan.The meeting dubbed as "informal" is expected to bring a significant turn in India-China relations after the 73-day standoff over Doklam last year. He also targetted PM Modi over Rafael Deal, Nirav Modi scam, recent rapes in the country, farmer debt, demonetisation and GST. The "Jan Akrosh Rally" comes shortly ahead of the crucial Karnataka elections to be held on May 12. The Chinese are aggressively pursuing militarisation in Doklam. Despite this, all that PM Modi does is hold a "no-agenda" meeting with the Chinese President: Congress President Rahul Gandhi at Jan Aakrosh Rally in Delhi pic.twitter.com/DedU2JUCdT — ANI (@ANI) April 29, 2018 ×

Rahul Gandhi attacks PM Modi's  'no agenda' meet with Chinese President, says China is undertaking militarisation in Doklam

<p>In the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/mann-ki-baat-during-43rd-edition-pm-modi-hails-cwg-winners-urges-indian-to-stay-fit-and-conserve-water--133545">43rd edition of his monthly radio programme Mann ki Baat</a>, Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered teachings of Lord Buddha and shared the fact that the Pokhran-II nuclear tests were carried out 20 years ago on Lord Buddha's birth anniversary.</p>

<p>Identifying Pokhran as the accelerating factor in India's nuclear prowess in the world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that the tests "demonstrated India's might in the field of science and technology".</p>

<p>"On May 11, 1998, at India's western end a nuclear test was conducted in Pokhran, Rajasthan. It has been 20 years since Pokhran and this test was done on Buddha Purnima with the blessings of Lord Buddha. India's test was not only successful but in a way, India had demonstrated its might in the field of science and technology. We can also say the date has been engraved in the history of India as a demonstration of its military power," Modi said in his monthly radio address "Mann Ki Baat".</p>

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<p>The Prime Minister pointed out that Lord Buddha had said that inner strength was necessary to live in peace and India, too, acquired nuclear strength to live in peace.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi started his 43rd edition of Mann ki Baat radio programme by congratulating Indian athletes and winners at the Commonwealth Games 2018.</p>

<p>He lauded the athletes for their "fantastic" performance and shared that women athletes at the CWG brought pride and laurels to the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In his address, the Prime Minister emphasised the importance of water conservation, clean environment and physical fitness.&nbsp;</p>


The Prime Minister pointed out that Pokhran tests were successfully carried out two decades ago on the day of Buddha Purnima

In the 43rd edition of his monthly radio programme Mann ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered teachings of Lord Buddha and shared the fact that the Pokhran-II nuclear tests were carried out 20 years ago on Lord Buddha's birth anniversary. Identifying Pokhran as the accelerating factor in India's nuclear prowess in the world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that the tests "demonstrated India's might in the field of science and technology". "On May 11, 1998, at India's western end a nuclear test was conducted in Pokhran, Rajasthan. It has been 20 years since Pokhran and this test was done on Buddha Purnima with the blessings of Lord Buddha. India's test was not only successful but in a way, India had demonstrated its might in the field of science and technology. We can also say the date has been engraved in the history of India as a demonstration of its military power," Modi said in his monthly radio address "Mann Ki Baat". We remember the historic Pokhran Tests in May 1998. We salute the efforts of our scientists and recall the leadership of Atal Ji. #MannKiBaat pic.twitter.com/EUHhfVOz5a — PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 29, 2018 × The Prime Minister pointed out that Lord Buddha had said that inner strength was necessary to live in peace and India, too, acquired nuclear strength to live in peace. Prime Minister Narendra Modi started his 43rd edition of Mann ki Baat radio programme by congratulating Indian athletes and winners at the Commonwealth Games 2018. He lauded the athletes for their "fantastic" performance and shared that women athletes at the CWG brought pride and laurels to the country. In his address, the Prime Minister emphasised the importance of water conservation, clean environment and physical fitness.

Pokhran demonstrated India's nuclear prowess to the world: PM Modi on Mann ki Baat

<p>The two-day-long informal summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping spills into its second and final day. After holding bilateral discussions on the first day, PM Modi is expected to return to India after spending time exploring the picturesque city of Wuhan along with the Chinese president today.&nbsp;</p>

<p>PM Modi will take a walk around a guesthouse with Xi on Saturday, then an hour-long boat trip on a lake followed by lunch, before the meeting ends, according to the Indian Foreign Ministry.&nbsp;The leaders&nbsp;are expected to brief reporters at the end of the summit.</p>

<p>According to the sources, the idea of the summit is to facilitate strategic communication channel at the highest level between India and China.</p>

<p>Earlier on Friday, Chinese President Xi Jinping drew a parallel between the Indus and Chinese civilizations, both of which sprawled around rivers.</p>

<p>PM Modi and Xi visited the exhibition of Marquis Yi of Zeng Cultural Relics and Treasure at Hubei Provincial Museum in Wuhan.</p>

<p>"The two leaders had a one-on-one meeting during which they exchanged views on solidifying our bilateral relationship," Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said.</p>

<p>During the talks, Modi offered to host the next informal summit with Xi in India next year. "I'll be happy if, in 2019, we can have such informal summit in India," Modi told Xi.</p>

<p>The Chinese president said he believes in future and they can meet in a format like this from time to time.</p>

<p>"I believe in the future, we will meet in a format like this, from time to time. I look forward to in-depth communication with your Excellency, and ensure we can build common understanding and help to take the China-India relationship to the next level," Xi said.</p>

<p>Billed by both sides as an informal meeting rather than a summit, President Xi and PM Modi held talks on Friday that lasted far longer than expected.</p>

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A private lunch will be hosted by the Chinese President later in the day

The two-day-long informal summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping spills into its second and final day. After holding bilateral discussions on the first day, PM Modi is expected to return to India after spending time exploring the picturesque city of Wuhan along with the Chinese president today. PM Modi will take a walk around a guesthouse with Xi on Saturday, then an hour-long boat trip on a lake followed by lunch, before the meeting ends, according to the Indian Foreign Ministry. The leaders are expected to brief reporters at the end of the summit. According to the sources, the idea of the summit is to facilitate strategic communication channel at the highest level between India and China. Earlier on Friday, Chinese President Xi Jinping drew a parallel between the Indus and Chinese civilizations, both of which sprawled around rivers. PM Modi and Xi visited the exhibition of Marquis Yi of Zeng Cultural Relics and Treasure at Hubei Provincial Museum in Wuhan. "The two leaders had a one-on-one meeting during which they exchanged views on solidifying our bilateral relationship," Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said. During the talks, Modi offered to host the next informal summit with Xi in India next year. "I'll be happy if, in 2019, we can have such informal summit in India," Modi told Xi. The Chinese president said he believes in future and they can meet in a format like this from time to time. "I believe in the future, we will meet in a format like this, from time to time. I look forward to in-depth communication with your Excellency, and ensure we can build common understanding and help to take the China-India relationship to the next level," Xi said. Billed by both sides as an informal meeting rather than a summit, President Xi and PM Modi held talks on Friday that lasted far longer than expected. (With inputs from agencies)

Wuhan summit: On day 2, PM Modi, Xi to bond over boat ride, lavish lunch

<p>Congress Chief Rahul Gandhi released party manifesto for the upcoming Karnataka polls earlier today. Gandhi noted that the manifesto is the '<em>Mann ki </em><em>baat</em>' for Karnataka people.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Our manifesto is the voice of Karnataka, it shows Karnataka's sentiments" Rahul Gandhi noted during his address at TMA Pai Convention Hall in Mangaluru.</p>

<p>The Congress chief went on to say that his party believes in Basava's philosophy. Reacting to PM Modi's remarks made on the Congress yesterday during his live address to &nbsp;Karnataka BJP candidates, Rahul Gandhi noted that the Congress stands for truth.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He lashed out at the BJP saying that the BJP that does not stand for what they say and promise. "In our last manifesto, 95 percent of things we said have been done," Gandhi said.</p>

<p>"The Prime Minister guaranteed a corruption-free government but we see scams after scams," Gandhi exclaimed. He alluded to the multi-billion dollar PNB scam and fraudsters like Nirav Modi who were able to execute such scams "under PM Modi's rule".&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Why would you want to give votes to corrupt Reddys?" Gandhi reasoned.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Yesterday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed BJP candidates for the upcoming Karnataka assembly polls. He stated his party's agenda for Karnataka is "development that is fast-paced and all-rounded".&nbsp;</p>

<p>The PM accused the Congress of hiring foreign companies for spreading lies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rahul Gandhi-led Congress and the Bhartiya Janta Party are currently in full swing to lure the voters for the upcoming Karnataka assembly elections.</p>

<p>The polls to the 224-member Karnataka Assembly will be held on May 12. The southern state is slated to witness a three-corner contest involving the ruling Congress, the BJP and the H D Deve Gowda-led JD(S). The result of the polls will be announced on May 15.</p>


The Congress chief went on to say that his party believes in Basava's philosophy

Congress Chief Rahul Gandhi released party manifesto for the upcoming Karnataka polls earlier today. Gandhi noted that the manifesto is the 'Mann ki baat' for Karnataka people. "Our manifesto is the voice of Karnataka, it shows Karnataka's sentiments" Rahul Gandhi noted during his address at TMA Pai Convention Hall in Mangaluru. The Congress chief went on to say that his party believes in Basava's philosophy. Reacting to PM Modi's remarks made on the Congress yesterday during his live address to Karnataka BJP candidates, Rahul Gandhi noted that the Congress stands for truth. He lashed out at the BJP saying that the BJP that does not stand for what they say and promise. "In our last manifesto, 95 percent of things we said have been done," Gandhi said. "The Prime Minister guaranteed a corruption-free government but we see scams after scams," Gandhi exclaimed. He alluded to the multi-billion dollar PNB scam and fraudsters like Nirav Modi who were able to execute such scams "under PM Modi's rule". Mangalore: CM Siddaramaiah, Congress President Rahul Gandhi and other senior party leaders launch Congress party's manifesto for #KarnatakaElections2018. Rahul Gandhi says,'Whatever the manifesto says will be done, 95% of what was mentioned in the last manifesto has been done.' pic.twitter.com/p5J81iRW7R — ANI (@ANI) April 27, 2018 × "Why would you want to give votes to corrupt Reddys?" Gandhi reasoned. Yesterday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed BJP candidates for the upcoming Karnataka assembly polls. He stated his party's agenda for Karnataka is "development that is fast-paced and all-rounded". The PM accused the Congress of hiring foreign companies for spreading lies. Rahul Gandhi-led Congress and the Bhartiya Janta Party are currently in full swing to lure the voters for the upcoming Karnataka assembly elections. The polls to the 224-member Karnataka Assembly will be held on May 12. The southern state is slated to witness a three-corner contest involving the ruling Congress, the BJP and the H D Deve Gowda-led JD(S). The result of the polls will be announced on May 15.

Rahul Gandhi releases Karnataka manifesto, calls it 'Mann ki baat' of people of state

<p>The ongoing visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Wuhan City adds another milestone to the long-term bilateral relation, shared between India and China.</p>

<p>The meeting comes in the backdrop of the efforts made by both India and China to move past the tensions, which rose out of last year's Doklam standoff.</p>

<p>Starting from 1950, India became the first non-socialist bloc country to establish diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China, as reported in a press release by the Ministry of External Affairs.</p>

<p>Further, then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi's visit in 1988 helped to thaw the Indo-China tensions following the 1962 conflict between the two countries.</p>

<p>In 1993, an Agreement on the Maintenance of Peace and Tranquility was signed between India and China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) during the visit of then Prime Minister Narasimha Rao, which reflected the growing stability and substance in the bilateral ties.</p>

<p>Further, in 2003, former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee visited China, during which the two sides had signed a Declaration on Principles for Relations and Comprehensive Cooperation and also mutually decided to appoint Special Representatives (SRs) to "to explore the framework of a boundary settlement from the political perspective".</p>

<p>In April 2005, former Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao visited India. The two sides established Strategic and Cooperative Partnership for Peace and Prosperity, while the signing of an agreement on Political Parameters and Guiding Principles.</p>

<p>During former Chinese President Hu Jintao's visit to India in November 2006, the two sides issued a Joint Declaration containing a ten-pronged strategy to intensify cooperation.</p>

<p>Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh visited China in January 2008. A joint document, titled "A Shared Vision for the 21st Century" was issued during the visit, the statement read.</p>

<p>During former Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao's visit to India in December 2010, the two sides jointly set a bilateral trade target of USD 100 billion for 2015.</p>

<p>According to the statement, over 60 percent of the agreements between the two Asian giants have been signed during the last decade.</p>

<p>Till date, both the sides have established 36 dialogue mechanisms covering diverse sectors.</p>

<p>In March 2012, then Chinese President Hu Jintao visited India for the BRICS Summit.</p>

<p>In terms of defence exchanges, the fifth round of the Annual Defence Dialogue concluded in Beijing on 14 January 2013.</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-xi-informal-summit-from-walk-to-boat-ride-what-all-to-expect-133087">PM Modi-Xi informal summit: From </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-xi-informal-summit-from-walk-to-boat-ride-what-all-to-expect-133087">walk</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-xi-informal-summit-from-walk-to-boat-ride-what-all-to-expect-133087"> to </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-xi-informal-summit-from-walk-to-boat-ride-what-all-to-expect-133087">boat</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-xi-informal-summit-from-walk-to-boat-ride-what-all-to-expect-133087"> ride, what all to expect</a></p>

<p>Further, in 2014, the present Chinese President Xi Jinping visited India. A total of 16 agreements were signed in various sectors- including commerce and trade, railways, space -cooperation, pharmaceuticals, audio-visual coproduction, culture, the establishment of industrial parks, and sister-city arrangements.</p>

<p>A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the two countries to open an additional route for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra in India through Nathu La pass in China.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi had embarked on his maiden two-day visit to China in 2015.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Modi and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang held bilateral talks. The two leaders had then welcomed the move to initiate a State/Provincial Leaders' Forum to advance the bilateral relationship between the two nations.</p>

<p>This was part of record 24 bilateral agreements signed between the two neighbouring countries, amounting to USD 10 billion.</p>

<p>The duo kick-started this forum by attending its first meeting held in Beijing.</p>

<p>Further, Prime Minister Modi also announced the extension of the e-visa facility to Chinese nationals wishing to travel to India.</p>

<p>Later in 2016, former Indian President Pranab Mukherjee visited China's Guangdong and Beijing to meet the Chinese leaders and attended a roundtable between Vice Chancellors and Heads of institutions of higher learning of the two countries.</p>

<p>Ten MoUs, providing for enhanced faculty and student exchanges, were signed.</p>

<p>The visit was to reciprocate the historic visit of President Xi Jinping to India in September 2014.</p>

<p>He also delivered a keynote at China's Peking University.</p>

<p>The latest in the line of visits of the leaders of both countries was Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who visited China in 2017 to participate in the G20 summit in Hangzhou and September 2017 to participate in the BRICS Summit in Xiamen.</p>

<p>The two leaders also met along the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Heads of States Summit in Tashkent in June 2016 and in Astana in June 2017.</p>

<p>Earlier in 2016, President Xi Jinping visited India to participate in the BRICS summit at Goa.</p>


Starting from 1950, India became the first non-socialist bloc country to establish diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China

The ongoing visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Wuhan City adds another milestone to the long-term bilateral relation, shared between India and China. The meeting comes in the backdrop of the efforts made by both India and China to move past the tensions, which rose out of last year's Doklam standoff. Starting from 1950, India became the first non-socialist bloc country to establish diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China, as reported in a press release by the Ministry of External Affairs. Further, then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi's visit in 1988 helped to thaw the Indo-China tensions following the 1962 conflict between the two countries. In 1993, an Agreement on the Maintenance of Peace and Tranquility was signed between India and China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) during the visit of then Prime Minister Narasimha Rao, which reflected the growing stability and substance in the bilateral ties. Further, in 2003, former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee visited China, during which the two sides had signed a Declaration on Principles for Relations and Comprehensive Cooperation and also mutually decided to appoint Special Representatives (SRs) to "to explore the framework of a boundary settlement from the political perspective". In April 2005, former Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao visited India. The two sides established Strategic and Cooperative Partnership for Peace and Prosperity, while the signing of an agreement on Political Parameters and Guiding Principles. During former Chinese President Hu Jintao's visit to India in November 2006, the two sides issued a Joint Declaration containing a ten-pronged strategy to intensify cooperation. Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh visited China in January 2008. A joint document, titled "A Shared Vision for the 21st Century" was issued during the visit, the statement read. During former Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao's visit to India in December 2010, the two sides jointly set a bilateral trade target of USD 100 billion for 2015. According to the statement, over 60 percent of the agreements between the two Asian giants have been signed during the last decade. Till date, both the sides have established 36 dialogue mechanisms covering diverse sectors. In March 2012, then Chinese President Hu Jintao visited India for the BRICS Summit. In terms of defence exchanges, the fifth round of the Annual Defence Dialogue concluded in Beijing on 14 January 2013. Also read: PM Modi-Xi informal summit: From walk to boat ride, what all to expect Further, in 2014, the present Chinese President Xi Jinping visited India. A total of 16 agreements were signed in various sectors- including commerce and trade, railways, space -cooperation, pharmaceuticals, audio-visual coproduction, culture, the establishment of industrial parks, and sister-city arrangements. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the two countries to open an additional route for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra in India through Nathu La pass in China. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had embarked on his maiden two-day visit to China in 2015. Prime Minister Modi and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang held bilateral talks. The two leaders had then welcomed the move to initiate a State/Provincial Leaders' Forum to advance the bilateral relationship between the two nations. This was part of record 24 bilateral agreements signed between the two neighbouring countries, amounting to USD 10 billion. The duo kick-started this forum by attending its first meeting held in Beijing. Further, Prime Minister Modi also announced the extension of the e-visa facility to Chinese nationals wishing to travel to India. Later in 2016, former Indian President Pranab Mukherjee visited China's Guangdong and Beijing to meet the Chinese leaders and attended a roundtable between Vice Chancellors and Heads of institutions of higher learning of the two countries. Ten MoUs, providing for enhanced faculty and student exchanges, were signed. The visit was to reciprocate the historic visit of President Xi Jinping to India in September 2014. He also delivered a keynote at China's Peking University. The latest in the line of visits of the leaders of both countries was Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who visited China in 2017 to participate in the G20 summit in Hangzhou and September 2017 to participate in the BRICS Summit in Xiamen. The two leaders also met along the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Heads of States Summit in Tashkent in June 2016 and in Astana in June 2017. Earlier in 2016, President Xi Jinping visited India to participate in the BRICS summit at Goa.

PM Modi-Xi summit: All about Indo-Sino ties, from past to present

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi and <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/will-be-happy-if-we-can-have-informal-summit-in-india-next-year-pm-modi-tell-president-xi-during-delegation-level-talks-133246">Chinese President Xi Jinping today held </a>multiple meetings here as part of an unprecedented two-day informal summit to "solidify" the India-China relationship and exchanged views on how the two countries can work together for the benefit of their people and the world.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/the-speed-with-which-you-constructed-it-and-the-scale-inspired-me-says-modi-to-president-xi-133224">Also Watch:&nbspPM Modi on museum tour with Xi at Wuhan&nbsp</a></p>

<p>The summit in Wuhan - the favourite holiday <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/how-chinese-media-views-informal-xi-modi-meet-133196">spot of revolutionary Chinese leader</a> Mao Zedong - is being seen as an effort by India and China to rebuild trust and improve ties that were hit by the 73-day-long Dokalam standoff last year.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Modi who arrived in the central Chinese city early today for the summit began talks soon after President Xi hosted a grand welcoming ceremony for him at the Hubei Provincial Museum here.</p>

<p>"The two leaders had a one-on-one meeting during which they exchanged views on solidifying our bilateral relationship," Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said.</p>

<p>Modi and Xi shook hands, posed for photographs and witnessed a cultural programme at the museum before heading for one-on-one talks. Later, they held delegation-level talks accompanied by six top officials from each side. Xi also hosted a banquet for Modi at the state guest house by the famous East Lake.</p>

<p>During the talks, Modi offered to host the next informal summit with Xi in India next year. "I'll be happy, if in 2019, we can have such informal summit in India," Modi told Xi.</p>

<p>The Chinese president said he believes in future and they can meet in a format like this from time to time.</p>

<p>"I believe in the future, we will meet in format like this, from time to time. I look forward to in-depth communication with your Excellency, and ensure we can build common understanding and help to take the China-India relationship to the next level," Xi said.</p>

<p>Modi hailed the centuries old Sino-India ties and said the two sides have a "big opportunity" to work together for the benefit of their people and the world.</p>

<p>He recalled that during the 2000 years of history, India and China together provided momentum and strength to the world economy and dominated it for around 1600 years. "The two countries together constituted for about 50 per cent of the world economy and another 50 per cent was shared by rest of the world for 1600 years," the prime minister said.</p>

<p>Modi also said the people of India felt proud that President Xi has twice received him out of the capital.</p>

<p>"I'm perhaps the first Prime Minister of India, for whom, you have come out of the capital (Beijing) twice to receive me," Modi said, referring to his visit to Xi'an - the hometown of President Xi - in 2015.</p>

<p>Xi told Modi that their meeting opens a new chapter for bilateral ties.</p>

<p>He emphasised the two sides should look at the big picture of China-India relationship from a strategic angle and ensure their relationship continues to move forward in a positive direction.&nbsp</p>

<p>"The friendship between the two countries should continue to grow like the Yangtze and Ganges flowing forward forever," China's state-run CCTV quoted Xi as saying.</p>

<p>"We see a fast pace and bright future for China-India cooperation," Xi told Modi, who is in China on his fourth visit after he came to power in 2014.&nbsp</p>

<p>"China and India need to maintain a strong focus on national development, deepening mutually beneficial cooperation, work together for our respective national revitalisation to build the stability, development, prosperity and make positive contributions for global peace and development," Xi said, adding that in the past five years China-India relations have maintained a good momentum.</p>

<p>He said the two countries have established closer partnership and their exchanges and cooperation have made positive progress.&nbsp</p>

<p>"India and China have a combined population of 2.6 billion which provides enormous potential for development. Our two countries' influence in the world and region is steadily on the rise, looking ahead we see a fast pace and bright future for China-India cooperation," Xi told Modi.</p>

<p>"As we meet, the international security is at a crucial period of adjustment. China and India are both important engines for global growth and we are central pillars for promoting a multi-polar and globalised world. A good China-India relationship is an important and positive factor for maintaining peace and stability in the world," he added.</p>

<p>Xi's comments assume significance as it came at a time when the US and other major economies have taken a number of protectionist measures.</p>

<p>The Trump administration has recently announced hefty import tariffs on aluminium and steel besides about $50 billion worth of Chinese imports across 1,300 categories of products to counter China's trade practices.</p>

<p>India maintains that protectionism in all its forms should be rejected and favours an economic globalisation which is more open, inclusive and equitable.</p>

<p>Modi and Xi also visited an exhibition of Marquis Yi of Zeng Cultural Relics & Treasure at the museum.</p>

<p>The two leaders will resume their one-on-one interaction tomorrow with walks by the lakeside, boat ride and wind up their talks over lunch.</p>

<p>The two leaders began their informal meetings way back in 2014 when Xi was hosted by Modi at the Sabarmati Ashram of Mahatma Gandhi in Gujarat. They have met and interacted with each other in about a dozen international meetings since then.</p>

<p>But this will be their "heart-to-heart" informal summit. There will be no agreement signed or a joint statement issued.</p>

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During the talks, Modi offered to host the next informal summit with Xi in India next year

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping today held multiple meetings here as part of an unprecedented two-day informal summit to "solidify" the India-China relationship and exchanged views on how the two countries can work together for the benefit of their people and the world. Also Watch:&nbspPM Modi on museum tour with Xi at Wuhan The summit in Wuhan - the favourite holiday spot of revolutionary Chinese leader Mao Zedong - is being seen as an effort by India and China to rebuild trust and improve ties that were hit by the 73-day-long Dokalam standoff last year. Prime Minister Modi who arrived in the central Chinese city early today for the summit began talks soon after President Xi hosted a grand welcoming ceremony for him at the Hubei Provincial Museum here. "The two leaders had a one-on-one meeting during which they exchanged views on solidifying our bilateral relationship," Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said. Modi and Xi shook hands, posed for photographs and witnessed a cultural programme at the museum before heading for one-on-one talks. Later, they held delegation-level talks accompanied by six top officials from each side. Xi also hosted a banquet for Modi at the state guest house by the famous East Lake. During the talks, Modi offered to host the next informal summit with Xi in India next year. "I'll be happy, if in 2019, we can have such informal summit in India," Modi told Xi. The Chinese president said he believes in future and they can meet in a format like this from time to time. "I believe in the future, we will meet in format like this, from time to time. I look forward to in-depth communication with your Excellency, and ensure we can build common understanding and help to take the China-India relationship to the next level," Xi said. Modi hailed the centuries old Sino-India ties and said the two sides have a "big opportunity" to work together for the benefit of their people and the world. He recalled that during the 2000 years of history, India and China together provided momentum and strength to the world economy and dominated it for around 1600 years. "The two countries together constituted for about 50 per cent of the world economy and another 50 per cent was shared by rest of the world for 1600 years," the prime minister said. Modi also said the people of India felt proud that President Xi has twice received him out of the capital. "I'm perhaps the first Prime Minister of India, for whom, you have come out of the capital (Beijing) twice to receive me," Modi said, referring to his visit to Xi'an - the hometown of President Xi - in 2015. Xi told Modi that their meeting opens a new chapter for bilateral ties. He emphasised the two sides should look at the big picture of China-India relationship from a strategic angle and ensure their relationship continues to move forward in a positive direction. "The friendship between the two countries should continue to grow like the Yangtze and Ganges flowing forward forever," China's state-run CCTV quoted Xi as saying. "We see a fast pace and bright future for China-India cooperation," Xi told Modi, who is in China on his fourth visit after he came to power in 2014. "China and India need to maintain a strong focus on national development, deepening mutually beneficial cooperation, work together for our respective national revitalisation to build the stability, development, prosperity and make positive contributions for global peace and development," Xi said, adding that in the past five years China-India relations have maintained a good momentum. He said the two countries have established closer partnership and their exchanges and cooperation have made positive progress. "India and China have a combined population of 2.6 billion which provides enormous potential for development. Our two countries' influence in the world and region is steadily on the rise, looking ahead we see a fast pace and bright future for China-India cooperation," Xi told Modi. "As we meet, the international security is at a crucial period of adjustment. China and India are both important engines for global growth and we are central pillars for promoting a multi-polar and globalised world. A good China-India relationship is an important and positive factor for maintaining peace and stability in the world," he added. Xi's comments assume significance as it came at a time when the US and other major economies have taken a number of protectionist measures. The Trump administration has recently announced hefty import tariffs on aluminium and steel besides about $50 billion worth of Chinese imports across 1,300 categories of products to counter China's trade practices. India maintains that protectionism in all its forms should be rejected and favours an economic globalisation which is more open, inclusive and equitable. Modi and Xi also visited an exhibition of Marquis Yi of Zeng Cultural Relics & Treasure at the museum. The two leaders will resume their one-on-one interaction tomorrow with walks by the lakeside, boat ride and wind up their talks over lunch. The two leaders began their informal meetings way back in 2014 when Xi was hosted by Modi at the Sabarmati Ashram of Mahatma Gandhi in Gujarat. They have met and interacted with each other in about a dozen international meetings since then. But this will be their "heart-to-heart" informal summit. There will be no agreement signed or a joint statement issued.

I believe in the future, we will meet in format like this: President Xi to Modi

<p>Prime Minister <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/all-you-need-to-know-about-wuhan-the-venue-for-informal-modi-xi-meet-132911">Narendra Modi arrived at picturesque Wuhan city</a> in Central China, at 12:30 am on Friday, ahead of his much anticipated<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/modi-xi-meet-at-wuhan-boat-ride-walk-in-the-park-amid-candid-dialogue-expected-133015"> informal meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping</a>.</p>

<p>The meeting comes in the backdrop of the efforts made by both India and China to move past the tensions, which rose out of last year's 73-day Doklam standoff.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Modi will commence his meetings with Chinese President Xi at 3:30 pm on Friday at the Hubei Provincial Museum.</p>

<p>After touring the museum for about an hour, the two leaders, accompanied by six top officials from each side, will hold talks at the sprawling East Lake Guest House, where Xi is staying.This will be followed by the leaders' walk.</p>

<p>Dinner will be hosted by Chinese President Xi at the guest house in central Wuhan.</p>

<p>On Saturday, the two leaders will have opportunity to spend time without their aides as with Xi taking Modi for a lakeside walk and a boat ride on the picturesque East Lake.</p>

<p>This will be followed by a private lunch hosted by the Chinese President.</p>

<p>No joint statement or communique will be issued after PM Narendra Modi holds informal talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping.</p>

<p>According to the sources, the informal talks will be broad-based and overarching and no specific issues will be discussed.</p>

<p>The idea is to open strategic communication channel at the highest level.</p>


The meeting comes in the backdrop of the efforts made by both India and China to move past the tensions, which rose out of last year's 73-day Doklam standoff

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at picturesque Wuhan city in Central China, at 12:30 am on Friday, ahead of his much anticipated informal meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The meeting comes in the backdrop of the efforts made by both India and China to move past the tensions, which rose out of last year's 73-day Doklam standoff. Prime Minister Modi will commence his meetings with Chinese President Xi at 3:30 pm on Friday at the Hubei Provincial Museum. After touring the museum for about an hour, the two leaders, accompanied by six top officials from each side, will hold talks at the sprawling East Lake Guest House, where Xi is staying.This will be followed by the leaders' walk. Dinner will be hosted by Chinese President Xi at the guest house in central Wuhan. On Saturday, the two leaders will have opportunity to spend time without their aides as with Xi taking Modi for a lakeside walk and a boat ride on the picturesque East Lake. This will be followed by a private lunch hosted by the Chinese President. No joint statement or communique will be issued after PM Narendra Modi holds informal talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. According to the sources, the informal talks will be broad-based and overarching and no specific issues will be discussed. The idea is to open strategic communication channel at the highest level.

PM Modi-Xi informal summit: From walk to boat ride, what all to expect

<p>Google is certainly the know-all of our time but the same was not exhibited when the global search engine was recently asked&nbsp;who the first Prime Minister of India was.</p>

<p>The query threw up a search page that had Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru's name on the Wikipedia page of 'List of Indian Prime Ministers' with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's picture on the side.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In its first, Google India seemed to have the present Indian Prime Minister mixed up with the first that the country got after independence.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Once a user clicked on the webpage link, it redirected to a Wikipedia page that correctly displayed all the details of the Prime Ministers of the country along with their correct pictures.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The goof-up stirred a wave of reactions on social media, here's taking a look at someone of them.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Your search keywords should have been-<br />
'First prime minister of India' or 'Jawahar Lal Nehru' then u wd hv got d desired results.<br />
Here u are searching-<br />
'India first PM'<br />
So google is suggesting the foto of the PM who keeps 'India First'.</p>
— #Assam ? ?? (@AssamElection16) <a href="https://twitter.com/AssamElection16/status/989369525484142592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 26, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">What good is <a href="https://twitter.com/Google?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Google</a> when it does not even know India's 1st Prime Minister?</p>
— Rohin Makkar (@Rohino) <a href="https://twitter.com/Rohino/status/989195615459422209?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 25, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p>The Google glitch seems to be currently under repair after getting much flaking.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I always thought <a href="https://twitter.com/Google?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Google</a> is a best search engine of the world but today I searched about India's first prime minister and <a href="https://twitter.com/GoogleIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GoogleIndia</a> showed picture of Narendra modi.<br />
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Now I am not surprised, why I reached in wrong direction by Google map.<a href="https://twitter.com/divyaspandana?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@divyaspandana</a><a href="https://twitter.com/priyankac19?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@priyankac19</a> <a href="https://t.co/fUU5A1BsOL">pic.twitter.com/fUU5A1BsOL</a></p>
— Ashfaque Khan (@ashfaaaque) <a href="https://twitter.com/ashfaaaque/status/989196264339206145?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 25, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p>Some even started trolling Congress social media in-charge Divya Spandana for not knowing the first Prime Minister of the country.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Oh..You had to google to know name of India first Prime Minister!!!!!<br />
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Tch...Tch....So Sad.. <a href="https://t.co/36f8KoFSG9">https://t.co/36f8KoFSG9</a></p>
— Praveen Agrawal (@agrawalp2001) <a href="https://twitter.com/agrawalp2001/status/989177790640590848?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 25, 2018</a></blockquote>
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In its first, Google India seemed to have the present Indian Prime Minister mixed up with the first that the country got after its independence

Google is certainly the know-all of our time but the same was not exhibited when the global search engine was recently asked who the first Prime Minister of India was. The query threw up a search page that had Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru's name on the Wikipedia page of 'List of Indian Prime Ministers' with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's picture on the side. In its first, Google India seemed to have the present Indian Prime Minister mixed up with the first that the country got after independence. Once a user clicked on the webpage link, it redirected to a Wikipedia page that correctly displayed all the details of the Prime Ministers of the country along with their correct pictures. The goof-up stirred a wave of reactions on social media, here's taking a look at someone of them. Your search keywords should have been- 'First prime minister of India' or 'Jawahar Lal Nehru' then u wd hv got d desired results. Here u are searching- 'India first PM' So google is suggesting the foto of the PM who keeps 'India First'. — #Assam ? ?? (@AssamElection16) April 26, 2018 × What good is @Google when it does not even know India's 1st Prime Minister? — Rohin Makkar (@Rohino) April 25, 2018 × The Google glitch seems to be currently under repair after getting much flaking. I always thought @Google is a best search engine of the world but today I searched about India's first prime minister and @GoogleIndia showed picture of Narendra modi. Now I am not surprised, why I reached in wrong direction by Google map.@divyaspandana@priyankac19 pic.twitter.com/fUU5A1BsOL — Ashfaque Khan (@ashfaaaque) April 25, 2018 × Some even started trolling Congress social media in-charge Divya Spandana for not knowing the first Prime Minister of the country. Oh..You had to google to know name of India first Prime Minister!!!!! Tch...Tch....So Sad.. https://t.co/36f8KoFSG9 — Praveen Agrawal (@agrawalp2001) April 25, 2018 ×

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<p>As Indian Prime Minister gets ready <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/at-wuhan-modi-xi-to-have-heart-to-heart-discussions-chinese-vp-xuanyou-132965">to meet Chinese President Xi at Wuhan</a>, the city is all set to host the two world leaders.</p>

<p>The meeting dubbed as&nbsp;"informal" is being seen as a <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/all-you-need-to-know-about-wuhan-the-venue-for-informal-modi-xi-meet-132911">significant turn in India-China relations </a>after the 73-day standoff&nbsp;over Doklam last year.</p>

<p>"It is quite possible that they might talk about their views of how each of their countries is going to develop in the coming 15 or 20 years," Gautam Bambawale, Indian ambassador to China, said.</p>

<p>The last time PM Modi had met President Xi was in China's eastern city of Xiamen for the BRICS summit. This time the two leaders will&nbsp;engage in "candid dialogue" over pressing issues, however, no official statement or MoU will be signed by either country over the next two days during the summit.</p>

<p>The Indian ambassador conceded that there would be "no set agenda for their talks", although the two leaders might take a boat ride or walk in the park at Wuhan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"They might talk about the current world situation and in what directions the world is progressing. They might talk about how India views China and how China views India," the Indian ambassador said.</p>

<p>The ambassador added that the Modi and Xi will meet in an informal, friendly setting as they discuss various issues. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"When two leaders of big countries meet, then they don’t talk about specific micro issues,"&nbsp;Bambawale said, adding,"India, China will be&nbsp;setting a new trend with the informal meeting."</p>


The meeting dubbed as an "informal" is being seen as a significant turn in India-China relations

As Indian Prime Minister gets ready to meet Chinese President Xi at Wuhan, the city is all set to host the two world leaders. The meeting dubbed as "informal" is being seen as a significant turn in India-China relations after the 73-day standoff over Doklam last year. "It is quite possible that they might talk about their views of how each of their countries is going to develop in the coming 15 or 20 years," Gautam Bambawale, Indian ambassador to China, said. The last time PM Modi had met President Xi was in China's eastern city of Xiamen for the BRICS summit. This time the two leaders will engage in "candid dialogue" over pressing issues, however, no official statement or MoU will be signed by either country over the next two days during the summit. The Indian ambassador conceded that there would be "no set agenda for their talks", although the two leaders might take a boat ride or walk in the park at Wuhan. "They might talk about the current world situation and in what directions the world is progressing. They might talk about how India views China and how China views India," the Indian ambassador said. The ambassador added that the Modi and Xi will meet in an informal, friendly setting as they discuss various issues. "When two leaders of big countries meet, then they don’t talk about specific micro issues," Bambawale said, adding,"India, China will be setting a new trend with the informal meeting."

India, China setting new trend with informal meeting: Gautam Bambawale, Indian ambassador to China

<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is flying to China today for an 'informal meeting' with President Xi Jinping, which has piqued the interest of media as well as international affairs experts across the globe.</p>

<p>PM Modi and President Xi will be meeting in Wuhan, the capital of China's Hubei province and a commercial centre divided by the Yangtze and Han rivers. As per Encyclopaedia Britannica, the government of newly-formed People's Republic of China merged three cities namely Hankou, Hanyang and Wuchang into one single entity of Wuhan.</p>

<p>Wuhan is a strategically located city and its geographical centrality - it is almost equidistant from capital Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai and Chongqing - gives it commercial significance.</p>

<p>The continuous recording of settlement in Wuhan and neighbouring areas dates back to thousands of years. The three cities - which were merged into one to carve out Wuhan - had served as capital cities of many dynasties in imperial Chinese, including the Ming dynasty.</p>

<p>The region has also served as the base for major revolutions in 20th century China, like the Chinese revolution in 1911 and workers' strike in 1923, according to Encyclopaedia Britannica. Mao Zedong also used to run a Peasant Movement Institute in Wuchang.</p>

<p>Hanyag was the site of China's first modern-day steel plant, and Wuhan later became second most important metallurgical centre of China. The iron and steel base has attracted other industries Wuhan is the largest centre of heavy machine tools manufacturing in China.</p>

<p>Wuhan is at the centre of a wide network of river, rail and road transportation from almost every direction which makes it a key collecting and distribution point for different products.</p>


Wuhan is a strategically located city and its geographical centrality gives it commercial significance.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is flying to China today for an 'informal meeting' with President Xi Jinping, which has piqued the interest of media as well as international affairs experts across the globe. PM Modi and President Xi will be meeting in Wuhan, the capital of China's Hubei province and a commercial centre divided by the Yangtze and Han rivers. As per Encyclopaedia Britannica, the government of newly-formed People's Republic of China merged three cities namely Hankou, Hanyang and Wuchang into one single entity of Wuhan. Wuhan is a strategically located city and its geographical centrality - it is almost equidistant from capital Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai and Chongqing - gives it commercial significance. The continuous recording of settlement in Wuhan and neighbouring areas dates back to thousands of years. The three cities - which were merged into one to carve out Wuhan - had served as capital cities of many dynasties in imperial Chinese, including the Ming dynasty. The region has also served as the base for major revolutions in 20th century China, like the Chinese revolution in 1911 and workers' strike in 1923, according to Encyclopaedia Britannica. Mao Zedong also used to run a Peasant Movement Institute in Wuchang. Hanyag was the site of China's first modern-day steel plant, and Wuhan later became second most important metallurgical centre of China. The iron and steel base has attracted other industries Wuhan is the largest centre of heavy machine tools manufacturing in China. Wuhan is at the centre of a wide network of river, rail and road transportation from almost every direction which makes it a key collecting and distribution point for different products.

All you need to know about Wuhan, the venue for 'informal' Modi-Xi meet

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed regret over Kushinagar accident where at least 13 children were killed. "I am extremely saddened on hearing about the death of school students in a collision between a school van and a train in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar. UP government and the railway department will take appropriate action," PM Modi stated while addressing BJP candidates for the upcoming Karnataka assembly poll this morning.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to reports, 13 children were killed and eight others were reported injured when a train rammed into a school vehicle at an unmanned railway crossing. The incident took place at Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar area, around 50 kilometres from Gorakhpur.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The train was bound for Siwan from Gorakhpur. The school van is reported to have been carrying at least 25 people.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced Rs 2 lakh as ex-gratia for the families of the victims. CM Adityanath has also directed the Gorakhpur commissioner to conduct an inquiry into the accident.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal also announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh each for the kin of the victim.</p>

<p>"I received the unfortunate news of the death of school children. I have asked senior officials to conduct a probe into the incident. Railways will give a compensation of Rs 2 lakh to the kin of the dead over and above the aid announced by the Uttar Pradesh government," Goyal tweeted.</p>

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<p>Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh expressed sadness over Kushinagar accident.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"The death of several children in the accident in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar district has caused me to grieve deeply. I convey my grieving condolences to the families of the deceased children. Orders for investigation of the incident have been given by the Ministry of Railways," read his tweet.&nbsp;</p>


Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced Rs 2 lakh as ex-gratia for the families of the victims

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed regret over Kushinagar accident where at least 13 children were killed. "I am extremely saddened on hearing about the death of school students in a collision between a school van and a train in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar. UP government and the railway department will take appropriate action," PM Modi stated while addressing BJP candidates for the upcoming Karnataka assembly poll this morning. According to reports, 13 children were killed and eight others were reported injured when a train rammed into a school vehicle at an unmanned railway crossing. The incident took place at Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar area, around 50 kilometres from Gorakhpur. The train was bound for Siwan from Gorakhpur. The school van is reported to have been carrying at least 25 people. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced Rs 2 lakh as ex-gratia for the families of the victims. CM Adityanath has also directed the Gorakhpur commissioner to conduct an inquiry into the accident. कुशीनगर जिले में हुए दुर्भाग्यपूर्ण ट्रेन दुर्घटना में स्कूली बच्चों की मृत्यु पर गहरा दुःख पंहुचा। ईश्वर से दिवंगत आत्मा की शांति एवं परिजनों को संबल देने की प्रार्थना करता हूँ। दुर्घटना से प्रभावित लोगों के समुचित इलाज की व्यवस्था कराने व हर सम्भव मदद करने के निर्देश दिए हैं। — Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) April 26, 2018 × Meanwhile, Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal also announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh each for the kin of the victim. "I received the unfortunate news of the death of school children. I have asked senior officials to conduct a probe into the incident. Railways will give a compensation of Rs 2 lakh to the kin of the dead over and above the aid announced by the Uttar Pradesh government," Goyal tweeted. कुशीनगर में हुए हादसे में स्कूली बच्चों की मृत्यु का दुःखद समाचार मिला, मैंने सीनियर अधिकारियों द्वारा हादसे की इन्क्वायरी के निर्देश दिए हैं, मृतको के परिवार जनों को रेलवे की ओर से दो लाख रुपये की सहायता दी जायेगी जो उप्र सरकार द्वारा दी जा रही दो लाख की राशि के अतिरिक्त होगी। — Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) April 26, 2018 × Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh expressed sadness over Kushinagar accident. उत्तर प्रदेश के कुशीनगर जिले में हुई दुर्घटना में कई बच्चों की मृत्यु के समाचार से मुझे गहरा दुःख पहुँचा है. मैं मृतक बच्चों के परिवारों को अपनी शोक संवेदना प्रेषित करता हूँ. हादसे की जाँच के आदेश रेल मंत्रालय द्वारा दे दिए गए हैं. — Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) April 26, 2018 × "The death of several children in the accident in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar district has caused me to grieve deeply. I convey my grieving condolences to the families of the deceased children. Orders for investigation of the incident have been given by the Ministry of Railways," read his tweet.

Kushinagar accident: PM Modi 'extremely saddened', Rajnath Singh, Yogi Adityanath offer condolences

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi will leave for China on Thursday evening to attend an informal summit, to be hosted by Chinese President Xi Jinping in Wuhan city on April 27 and 28.</p>

<p>This informal discussion is going to take place for the first time after 1954.</p>

<p>Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Sunday at the joint press conference with his Indian counterpart Sushma Swaraj in Beijing, "We will make sure that the informal summit (between PM Modi and Chinese President Jinping on April 27-28) will be a complete success and a milestone in China-India relations."</p>

<p>The informal summit is being seen as a move by the two countries to get their ties back on track following the Doklam stand-off last year, wherein troops from the two nations were engaged in an eyeball-to-eyeball standoff near Sikkim border between June to August.</p>

<p>The summit comes ahead of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Qingdao city in June.</p>

<p>No agreements will be signed between India and China and no customary joint press conference will be held during Prime Minister Modi's two-day visit.&nbsp;</p>


This informal discussion is going to take place for the first time after 1954

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will leave for China on Thursday evening to attend an informal summit, to be hosted by Chinese President Xi Jinping in Wuhan city on April 27 and 28. This informal discussion is going to take place for the first time after 1954. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Sunday at the joint press conference with his Indian counterpart Sushma Swaraj in Beijing, "We will make sure that the informal summit (between PM Modi and Chinese President Jinping on April 27-28) will be a complete success and a milestone in China-India relations." The informal summit is being seen as a move by the two countries to get their ties back on track following the Doklam stand-off last year, wherein troops from the two nations were engaged in an eyeball-to-eyeball standoff near Sikkim border between June to August. The summit comes ahead of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Qingdao city in June. No agreements will be signed between India and China and no customary joint press conference will be held during Prime Minister Modi's two-day visit.

India-China informal summit: Modi to leave for Wuhan today

<p>A Delhi court has dismissed a plea seeking prosecution of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and others for allegedly defaming Prime Minister Narendra Modi by raising questions over his educational degree, saying only aggrieved persons can file defamation complaints.</p>

<p>Three persons -- Yogesh Bhardwaj, Rakshpal Singh and Ijharul-Haq -- had moved the court seeking an order asking the police to lodge an FIR against Kejriwal, Deputy CM Manish Sisodia and AAP leaders Ashutosh, Raghav Chadha, Ashish Khetan and Jitender Singh Tomar, for allegedly defaming the Prime Minister.</p>

<p>"Only an aggrieved person, that is a person who has been defamed, can prosecute for his defamation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Admittedly, the complainants are not the aggrieved/victims of defamatory statements, if any, made by the respondents (Kejriwal, Sisodia, Ashutosh, Chadha, Khetan and Tomar). Therefore, they have no locus to file and prosecute the present case as far as the offence of defamation is concerned," Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Samar Vishal said while summarily rejecting the complaint.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The court also noted that the complainants had not given any thought on what offence they were alleging against the respondents persons.</p>

<p>"The complainants state in the heading of the complaint, the commission of following other offences, that is 504, 467, 465, 468, 469 and 34 (common intention) of Indian Penal Code but did not elaborate how these offences are made out in this case.</p>

<p>All these offences except 504 (intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace) of IPC relates to the offence of forgery," it said.</p>

<p>The court also said that no offence for forgery could be attributed to the respondents as the complainants did not place on record the document which has been forged.</p>

<p>Regarding section 504, the court said there was nothing in the complaint to substantiate this charge.</p>

<p>"The complaint has no merits. Not only on merits that no case is made out, but also for want of locus to prosecute, I refuse to direct registration of FIR and refuse to take cognisance of the offence under section 499, 500, 504, 467, 465, 468, 469 and 34 of IPC against the respondents. The complaint is accordingly dismissed," the court said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The complaint had alleged that the respondents had defamed the Prime Minister in May 2016 on the issue of his degrees and tarnished his image by showing his false degrees in press conferences and print and other social media.</p>

<p>However, the University of Delhi on May 11, 2016 made the Prime Minister's degrees public which had exposed the false propaganda of the accused persons, it had said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The complainants also claimed to have approached the police which did not take any step against the accused persons.&nbsp;</p>


The complaint had alleged that the respondents had defamed the Prime Minister in May 2016

A Delhi court has dismissed a plea seeking prosecution of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and others for allegedly defaming Prime Minister Narendra Modi by raising questions over his educational degree, saying only aggrieved persons can file defamation complaints. Three persons -- Yogesh Bhardwaj, Rakshpal Singh and Ijharul-Haq -- had moved the court seeking an order asking the police to lodge an FIR against Kejriwal, Deputy CM Manish Sisodia and AAP leaders Ashutosh, Raghav Chadha, Ashish Khetan and Jitender Singh Tomar, for allegedly defaming the Prime Minister. "Only an aggrieved person, that is a person who has been defamed, can prosecute for his defamation. "Admittedly, the complainants are not the aggrieved/victims of defamatory statements, if any, made by the respondents (Kejriwal, Sisodia, Ashutosh, Chadha, Khetan and Tomar). Therefore, they have no locus to file and prosecute the present case as far as the offence of defamation is concerned," Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Samar Vishal said while summarily rejecting the complaint. The court also noted that the complainants had not given any thought on what offence they were alleging against the respondents persons. "The complainants state in the heading of the complaint, the commission of following other offences, that is 504, 467, 465, 468, 469 and 34 (common intention) of Indian Penal Code but did not elaborate how these offences are made out in this case. All these offences except 504 (intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace) of IPC relates to the offence of forgery," it said. The court also said that no offence for forgery could be attributed to the respondents as the complainants did not place on record the document which has been forged. Regarding section 504, the court said there was nothing in the complaint to substantiate this charge. "The complaint has no merits. Not only on merits that no case is made out, but also for want of locus to prosecute, I refuse to direct registration of FIR and refuse to take cognisance of the offence under section 499, 500, 504, 467, 465, 468, 469 and 34 of IPC against the respondents. The complaint is accordingly dismissed," the court said. The complaint had alleged that the respondents had defamed the Prime Minister in May 2016 on the issue of his degrees and tarnished his image by showing his false degrees in press conferences and print and other social media. However, the University of Delhi on May 11, 2016 made the Prime Minister's degrees public which had exposed the false propaganda of the accused persons, it had said. The complainants also claimed to have approached the police which did not take any step against the accused persons.

Court dismisses plea against Kejriwal for defaming PM Modi

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi today set out on the agenda to address Bhartiya Janta Party Karnataka candidates. In a live address, PM Modi entertained some of the BJP candidates' queries and talked on a range of topics concerning the state of Karnataka.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Parties fear discussions on development as it is measurable," PM Modi noted.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Development is the only agenda of the BJP, the Prime Minister noted further adding that development is not an issue for the ones who deal in caste-based politics, "they give a lollipop of fake promises to a particular community and then do same with another community in next elections".&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He went on to note that for Karnataka, the party has the agenda of development that is fast paced&nbsp;and all rounded.</p>

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<p>The Prime Minister stated that the BJP will form a government in Karnataka with a majority, "there is one aspect on which they can never defeat us, that is our power as a party and the power of the party's youth force," he noted.</p>

<p>PM Modi also stressed the significance of empowering the poor.</p>

<p>He lashed out at the Congress alleging that the party spread lies and by hiring foreign agencies, "We need to purify the culture by removing Congress," he stated.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Rahul Gandhi-led Congress and the Bhartiya Janta Party are currently in full swing to lure the voters for the upcoming Karnataka assembly elections.</p>

<p>The polls to the 224-member Karnataka Assembly will be held on May 12. The southern state is slated to witness a three-corner contest involving the ruling Congress, the BJP and the H D Deve Gowda-led JD(S). The result of the polls will be announced on May 15.</p>


Modi spoke on Thursday to the BJP's candidates for the upcoming Karnataka elections and the party's workers via his NaMo app. He also took questions

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today set out on the agenda to address Bhartiya Janta Party Karnataka candidates. In a live address, PM Modi entertained some of the BJP candidates' queries and talked on a range of topics concerning the state of Karnataka. "Parties fear discussions on development as it is measurable," PM Modi noted. Development is the only agenda of the BJP, the Prime Minister noted further adding that development is not an issue for the ones who deal in caste-based politics, "they give a lollipop of fake promises to a particular community and then do same with another community in next elections". We are fighting elections only on the issue of development. There is one aspect on which they can never defeat us, that is our power as a party & the power of the party's youth force: PM Modi to #Karnataka BJP workers pic.twitter.com/Ujkz3e83Bh — ANI (@ANI) April 26, 2018 × He went on to note that for Karnataka, the party has the agenda of development that is fast paced and all rounded. Parties fear discussions on development as it is measurable. Development is not an issue for ones who do in caste-based politics, they give a lollipop of fake promises to particular community & then do same with another community in next elections: PM to #Karnataka BJP workers pic.twitter.com/OnaZKZSYRu — ANI (@ANI) April 26, 2018 × The Prime Minister stated that the BJP will form a government in Karnataka with a majority, "there is one aspect on which they can never defeat us, that is our power as a party and the power of the party's youth force," he noted. PM Modi also stressed the significance of empowering the poor. He lashed out at the Congress alleging that the party spread lies and by hiring foreign agencies, "We need to purify the culture by removing Congress," he stated. Looking forward to interacting with all candidates, office bearers, elected representatives and Karyakartas of @BJP4Karnataka through the 'Narendra Modi Mobile App' at 9 AM. https://t.co/ZFxnxXvOF6 — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 26, 2018 × Rahul Gandhi-led Congress and the Bhartiya Janta Party are currently in full swing to lure the voters for the upcoming Karnataka assembly elections. The polls to the 224-member Karnataka Assembly will be held on May 12. The southern state is slated to witness a three-corner contest involving the ruling Congress, the BJP and the H D Deve Gowda-led JD(S). The result of the polls will be announced on May 15.

We cannot be defeated because of power of party: PM Modi before Karnataka elections

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