<p>Minister of State for Prime Minister&#39;s Office, Dr Jitendra Singh, on Sunday said Gujarat is one of the safest states for women to live in.</p>

<p>Reacting over Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi&#39;s tweets to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on safety and education of women in Gujarat, Singh told ANI, &quot;As far as women are concerned, the whole country knows that one of the safest places for women to live in happens to be Gujarat. You can find young women walking back home late after night shifts and festivities without any risk, threat or insecurity. I don&#39;t know which part of Gujarat Rahul Gandhi has been to.&quot;</p>

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<p>He added that such questions don&#39;t merit a response and suggested Gandhi to change his scriptwriters.</p>

<p>Singh, also denied senior Congress leader Manmohan Singh remarks that November 8 was a black day for Indian economy and democracy.</p>

<p>&quot;I am constrained to say that this is factually and statistically incorrect. The figures point out evidently that as a result of demonetisation the terror funding came down by almost 90 per cent. This has prevented large number of killings that would have otherwise happened, particularly in Kashmir valley where incidents of stone pelting and hawala-funded terrors attacks have come down,&quot; he said.</p>

<p>Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday had expressed grief over the death of more than 100 people while standing in queues outside banks days after demonetisation, labeling&nbsp;November 8 as black day for India&#39;s economy and democracy.&nbsp;</p>


'As far as women are concerned, the whole country knows that one of the safest places for women to live in happens to be Gujarat,' Singh said

Minister of State for Prime Minister's Office, Dr Jitendra Singh, on Sunday said Gujarat is one of the safest states for women to live in. Reacting over Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi's tweets to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on safety and education of women in Gujarat, Singh told ANI, "As far as women are concerned, the whole country knows that one of the safest places for women to live in happens to be Gujarat. You can find young women walking back home late after night shifts and festivities without any risk, threat or insecurity. I don't know which part of Gujarat Rahul Gandhi has been to." 22 ????? ?? ?????,#??????_?????_???? ??????????????- 5??? ????: ? ???????, ? ??????, ? ????, ??????? ?? ???? ?? ?????? ????, ????????? ????? ?? ???, ???? ?? ?? ??????? ?????? ?? ????? ?? ???? ?????? ????, ???? ???? ?? ??? ???? ?? ?????? pic.twitter.com/yXvCRbxsXW — Office of RG (@OfficeOfRG) December 3, 2017 × He added that such questions don't merit a response and suggested Gandhi to change his scriptwriters. Singh, also denied senior Congress leader Manmohan Singh remarks that November 8 was a black day for Indian economy and democracy. "I am constrained to say that this is factually and statistically incorrect. The figures point out evidently that as a result of demonetisation the terror funding came down by almost 90 per cent. This has prevented large number of killings that would have otherwise happened, particularly in Kashmir valley where incidents of stone pelting and hawala-funded terrors attacks have come down," he said. Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday had expressed grief over the death of more than 100 people while standing in queues outside banks days after demonetisation, labeling November 8 as black day for India's economy and democracy.

Gujarat safe for women: Jitendra Singh responds to Rahul Gandhi accusation

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered the first president of independent India Dr Rajendra Prasad, on his 133rd birth anniversary.</p>

<p>PM Modi took to Twitter and posted an image of Dr Rajendra Prasad and signed a personal message that said, &quot;India remembers Dr Rajendra Prasad, our first President on his Jayanti.&quot;</p>

<p>He further said generations of Indians get inspired by Dr Rajendra Prasad&#39;s distinguished service.</p>

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<p>Minister of Railways and Coal, Piyush Goyal also express his honour to the first president of India and said, &quot;Tributes to Dr Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India, on his birth anniversary. We remember his leadership &amp; valuable contribution towards nation building.&quot;</p>

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<p>Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Dharmendra Pradhan also took to Twitter and gave a tribute to Dr Rajendra Prasad.</p>

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<p>Rajendra Prasad was the first President of India and took command in office from 1950 to 1962.</p>

<p>Dr Prasad was a politician and lawyer by training, who joined the Indian National Congress during the Indian Independence Movement and became a major leader from the region of Bihar.</p>

<p>He was an avid supporter of Mahatma Gandhi and was imprisoned by British authorities during the Salt Satyagraha of 1931 and the Quit India movement of 1942.</p>


Today is Dr Rajendra Prasad 133rd birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered the first president of independent India Dr Rajendra Prasad, on his 133rd birth anniversary. PM Modi took to Twitter and posted an image of Dr Rajendra Prasad and signed a personal message that said, "India remembers Dr Rajendra Prasad, our first President on his Jayanti." He further said generations of Indians get inspired by Dr Rajendra Prasad's distinguished service. Remembering Dr. Rajendra Prasad on his Jayanti. pic.twitter.com/4uPv8aGAjf — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 3, 2017 × Minister of Railways and Coal, Piyush Goyal also express his honour to the first president of India and said, "Tributes to Dr Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India, on his birth anniversary. We remember his leadership & valuable contribution towards nation building." Tributes to Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India, on his birth anniversary. We remember his leadership & valuable contribution towards nation building. pic.twitter.com/ZePAGB5KS5 — Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) December 3, 2017 × Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Dharmendra Pradhan also took to Twitter and gave a tribute to Dr Rajendra Prasad. My tribute to the first President of India, Dr.Rajendra Prasad on his birth anniversary. pic.twitter.com/0Rt2Sf8U0p — Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) December 3, 2017 × Rajendra Prasad was the first President of India and took command in office from 1950 to 1962. Dr Prasad was a politician and lawyer by training, who joined the Indian National Congress during the Indian Independence Movement and became a major leader from the region of Bihar. He was an avid supporter of Mahatma Gandhi and was imprisoned by British authorities during the Salt Satyagraha of 1931 and the Quit India movement of 1942.

'India remembers Dr Rajendra Prasad,' PM Modi says on his birth anniversary

<p>Cyclone Ockhi battered Lakshadweep islands on Saturday causing severe destruction and claiming 14 lives with many fishermen still trapped at sea.</p>

<p>Several houses were damaged, coconut trees got uprooted and communication lines were also disrupted due to the rains accompanied by strong winds lashed in the island.</p>

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<p>Over 200 fisherman was rescued by National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), coast guard and Navy.</p>

<p>Also read:<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/cyclone-ockhi-will-further-intensify-in-next-24-hours-india-meteorological-department-25653"> Cyclone Ockhi will further intensify in next 24 hours: India Meteorological Department</a></p>

<p>The cyclone-hit areas have also been evacuated by thousands of people.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken to the chief minister of Tamil Nadu, assuring him of support operations including necessary funds.</p>

<p>According to Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said that the cyclone is expected to travel north towards Mumbai and Gujarat in next 48 hours, though it may lose its intensity.</p>

<p>Fishermen have also been warned not go to the sea for the next few days as waves are likely to be 12-15 feet high.</p>

<p>Cyclone Ockhi has also created massive destruction and claiming lives of atleast 10 people in Tamil Nadu and Kerala.</p>

<p>Now, it is expected to travel north towards Mumbai and Gujarat in the next 48 hours though it may lose its intensity, said Indian Meteorological Department (IMD)</p>

<p>The deadly storm has killed seven people in neighbouring Sri Lanka and affected the lives of nearly 20,000 people.</p>


Several houses were damaged, coconut trees got uprooted and communication lines were also disrupted due to the rains accompanied by strong winds lashed in the island

Cyclone Ockhi battered Lakshadweep islands on Saturday causing severe destruction and claiming 14 lives with many fishermen still trapped at sea. Several houses were damaged, coconut trees got uprooted and communication lines were also disrupted due to the rains accompanied by strong winds lashed in the island. Early morning visuals from Lakshadweep; destruction caused by strong winds & high tides. #CycloneOckhi pic.twitter.com/kO26bbSjlK — ANI (@ANI) December 2, 2017 × Over 200 fisherman was rescued by National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), coast guard and Navy. Also read: Cyclone Ockhi will further intensify in next 24 hours: India Meteorological Department The cyclone-hit areas have also been evacuated by thousands of people. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken to the chief minister of Tamil Nadu, assuring him of support operations including necessary funds. According to Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said that the cyclone is expected to travel north towards Mumbai and Gujarat in next 48 hours, though it may lose its intensity. Fishermen have also been warned not go to the sea for the next few days as waves are likely to be 12-15 feet high. Cyclone Ockhi has also created massive destruction and claiming lives of atleast 10 people in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Now, it is expected to travel north towards Mumbai and Gujarat in the next 48 hours though it may lose its intensity, said Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) The deadly storm has killed seven people in neighbouring Sri Lanka and affected the lives of nearly 20,000 people.

At least 14 killed as cyclone Ockhi batters Lakshwadeep

<p>Cyclone Ockhi barrelled into the Lakshwadeep islands on Saturday after drenching the neighbouring states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, claiming so far around 14 lives with many fishermen still feared trapped at sea.</p>

<p>Authorities including the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Coast Guard and Navy have rescued about 223 fishermen and evacuated thousands of people from cyclone-hit areas, officials said, as they continued their operations on Saturday.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken to the chief minister of Tamil Nadu, assuring him of support operations including necessary funds, according to local media.</p>

<p>Ockhi is expected to travel north towards Mumbai and Gujarat in the next 48 hours, according to Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) Director S. Sudevan in Trivandrum, though it is likely to lose intensity.</p>

<p>&quot;The intensity of the wind may come down and the cyclone could change into depression,&quot; Sudevan said adding fishermen have been warned not go to the sea for the next few days as waves are likely to be 3-5 metres (12-15 feet) high.</p>

<p>Also read:<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/cyclone-ockhi-will-further-intensify-in-next-24-hours-india-meteorological-department-25653"> Cyclone Ockhi will further intensify in next 24 hours: India Meteorological Department</a></p>


Coast Guard and Navy have rescued about 223 fishermen and evacuated thousands of people from cyclone hit areas

Cyclone Ockhi barrelled into the Lakshwadeep islands on Saturday after drenching the neighbouring states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, claiming so far around 14 lives with many fishermen still feared trapped at sea. Authorities including the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Coast Guard and Navy have rescued about 223 fishermen and evacuated thousands of people from cyclone-hit areas, officials said, as they continued their operations on Saturday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken to the chief minister of Tamil Nadu, assuring him of support operations including necessary funds, according to local media. Ockhi is expected to travel north towards Mumbai and Gujarat in the next 48 hours, according to Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) Director S. Sudevan in Trivandrum, though it is likely to lose intensity. "The intensity of the wind may come down and the cyclone could change into depression," Sudevan said adding fishermen have been warned not go to the sea for the next few days as waves are likely to be 3-5 metres (12-15 feet) high. Also read: Cyclone Ockhi will further intensify in next 24 hours: India Meteorological Department

Cyclone Ockhi batters Lakshwadeep coast killing 14, many missing

<p>Japanese automaker Nissan Motor has begun international arbitration against India to seek more than $770 million in a dispute over unpaid state incentives, according to a person familiar with the matter and documents reviewed by Reuters.</p>

<p>In a legal notice sent to Prime Minister Narendra Modi last year, Nissan sought payment of incentives due from the Tamil Nadu government as part of a 2008 agreement to set up a car manufacturing plant in the southern state.</p>

<p>According to the notice, Nissan said repeated requests to state officials for the payment, due in 2015, were overlooked and even a plea by the company&rsquo;s chairman, Carlos Ghosn, to Modi in March of last year seeking federal assistance did not yield any results.</p>

<p>The notice, sent by Nissan&rsquo;s lawyers in July 2016, was followed by more than a dozen meetings between federal and state officials and Nissan executives, said the person familiar with the matter, who did not want to be named as it is not public.</p>

<p>The federal officials, from several ministries, assured Nissan the payment would be made, and it should not bring a legal case. But, in August, Nissan gave India an ultimatum to appoint an arbitrator, the person said, adding the first arbitration hearing will be in mid-December.</p>

<p>A Nissan spokesman said the company was &ldquo;committed to working with the government of India toward a resolution,&rdquo; but did not elaborate.</p>

<p>A senior Tamil Nadu state official said the government hoped to resolve the dispute without having to go to international arbitration. &ldquo;There is no discrepancy with regard to the amount due, and we are trying hard to resolve the issue,&rdquo; the official told Reuters.</p>

<p>Modi&rsquo;s office did not respond to an email seeking comment.</p>

<p>The case, brought against India for alleged violations of its Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with Japan, is the latest in a string of international arbitration proceedings against the country by investors concerned about issues ranging from retrospective taxation to payments disputes.</p>

<p>There are over 20 cases pending against India, among the highest against any single nation.</p>

<p>The dispute between Nissan and the Tamil Nadu government also shows the challenges companies face in India and how local disputes could undermine the Modi government&rsquo;s efforts to attract foreign investment and create new jobs.</p>

<p><b>Growing losses</b></p>

<p>Several automakers, including Ford and Hyundai Motor, have set up production hubs in Tamil Nadu, giving state capital Chennai the nickname; the &lsquo;Detroit of South Asia&rsquo;.</p>

<p>In 2008, when Nissan and its global alliance partner, French carmaker Renault, agreed to invest in setting up a car plant in Chennai, the state government promised several incentives including some tax refunds.</p>

<p>Over seven years, Nissan and Renault invested 61 billion rupees ($946 million) and set up a plant with annual production capacity of 480,000 vehicles, which entitled them to receive the incentives in 2015, according to the legal notice.</p>

<p>In that notice, Nissan&rsquo;s lawyers said the state government&rsquo;s decision to not pay was &ldquo;arbitrary&rdquo;, and Nissan has &ldquo;incurred significant and increasing losses&rdquo;.</p>

<p>Nissan did not specify the business impact in the 8-page notice, but said in 2008 that state incentives were critical to the project&rsquo;s viability and sustainability.</p>

<p>The carmaker, in its notice, is claiming 29 billion rupees in unpaid incentives and 21 billion rupees in damages, plus interest and other costs.</p>

<p>Nissan, which has less than a 2 percent share of India&rsquo;s passenger car market, builds and sells the Micra hatchback, Sunny sedan and Terrano sport-utility vehicle. It also sells low-cost cars under its Datsun brand.</p>

<p>The company spokesman said Nissan has created more than 40,000 direct and indirect jobs in India.</p>


In a legal notice sent to Prime Minister Narendra Modi last year, Nissan sought payment of incentives due from the Tamil Nadu government as part of a 2008 agreement to set up a car manufacturing plant in the southern state

Japanese automaker Nissan Motor has begun international arbitration against India to seek more than $770 million in a dispute over unpaid state incentives, according to a person familiar with the matter and documents reviewed by Reuters. In a legal notice sent to Prime Minister Narendra Modi last year, Nissan sought payment of incentives due from the Tamil Nadu government as part of a 2008 agreement to set up a car manufacturing plant in the southern state. According to the notice, Nissan said repeated requests to state officials for the payment, due in 2015, were overlooked and even a plea by the company’s chairman, Carlos Ghosn, to Modi in March of last year seeking federal assistance did not yield any results. The notice, sent by Nissan’s lawyers in July 2016, was followed by more than a dozen meetings between federal and state officials and Nissan executives, said the person familiar with the matter, who did not want to be named as it is not public. The federal officials, from several ministries, assured Nissan the payment would be made, and it should not bring a legal case. But, in August, Nissan gave India an ultimatum to appoint an arbitrator, the person said, adding the first arbitration hearing will be in mid-December. A Nissan spokesman said the company was “committed to working with the government of India toward a resolution,” but did not elaborate. A senior Tamil Nadu state official said the government hoped to resolve the dispute without having to go to international arbitration. “There is no discrepancy with regard to the amount due, and we are trying hard to resolve the issue,” the official told Reuters. Modi’s office did not respond to an email seeking comment. The case, brought against India for alleged violations of its Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with Japan, is the latest in a string of international arbitration proceedings against the country by investors concerned about issues ranging from retrospective taxation to payments disputes. There are over 20 cases pending against India, among the highest against any single nation. The dispute between Nissan and the Tamil Nadu government also shows the challenges companies face in India and how local disputes could undermine the Modi government’s efforts to attract foreign investment and create new jobs. Growing losses Several automakers, including Ford and Hyundai Motor, have set up production hubs in Tamil Nadu, giving state capital Chennai the nickname; the ‘Detroit of South Asia’. In 2008, when Nissan and its global alliance partner, French carmaker Renault, agreed to invest in setting up a car plant in Chennai, the state government promised several incentives including some tax refunds. Over seven years, Nissan and Renault invested 61 billion rupees ($946 million) and set up a plant with annual production capacity of 480,000 vehicles, which entitled them to receive the incentives in 2015, according to the legal notice. In that notice, Nissan’s lawyers said the state government’s decision to not pay was “arbitrary”, and Nissan has “incurred significant and increasing losses”. Nissan did not specify the business impact in the 8-page notice, but said in 2008 that state incentives were critical to the project’s viability and sustainability. The carmaker, in its notice, is claiming 29 billion rupees in unpaid incentives and 21 billion rupees in damages, plus interest and other costs. Nissan, which has less than a 2 percent share of India’s passenger car market, builds and sells the Micra hatchback, Sunny sedan and Terrano sport-utility vehicle. It also sells low-cost cars under its Datsun brand. The company spokesman said Nissan has created more than 40,000 direct and indirect jobs in India.

Nissan sues India over outstanding dues; seeks over $770 million

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that he is ready to pay the political price for the steps taken by him for a better India and asserted he would not be deterred.</p>

<p>Addressing a gathering here, he said his government is committed to developing a development-centric ecosystem which is free of corruption and is citizen-centric.</p>

<p>He also said that post demonetisation, the black money, which was part of a parallel economy, has now become part of the formal system.</p>

<p>Inaugurating the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit here, Modi said data mining after the note ban is also helping government track down those involved in corruption.</p>

<p>Appreciating the role of Aadhaar in delivering services to the people and also checking pilferages, he said the system would also work as a tool to track down benami properties.</p>


Modi said his government is committed to developing a development-centric ecosystem which is free of corruption and is citizen-centric

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that he is ready to pay the political price for the steps taken by him for a better India and asserted he would not be deterred. Addressing a gathering here, he said his government is committed to developing a development-centric ecosystem which is free of corruption and is citizen-centric. He also said that post demonetisation, the black money, which was part of a parallel economy, has now become part of the formal system. Inaugurating the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit here, Modi said data mining after the note ban is also helping government track down those involved in corruption. Appreciating the role of Aadhaar in delivering services to the people and also checking pilferages, he said the system would also work as a tool to track down benami properties.

Ready to pay political price for steps taken for better India: PM Modi

<p>The Reserve Bank of India is likely to leave interest rates unchanged at its December policy meeting and through the end of next year, <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/indias-october-retail-inflation-touches-seven-month-high-of-358-percent-24113">despite expectations that&nbsp;inflation</a> will breach its 4 percent target in the next few months, a Reuters poll showed.</p>

<p>The results, from a poll of economists taken over the past week, also found there is a bigger risk the next move is a cut, even though forecasts diverge in three directions starting from the second quarter of next year.</p>

<p>That suggests both that policymakers have little room for manoeuvre and the outlook for rates beyond the next few months is exceptionally fuzzy, with several respondents saying they were unwilling to look much beyond the turn of the year.</p>

<p>The poll comes at a possible turning point for Asia&#39;s third-largest economy, with a separate Reuters survey showing economists now expect a rebound in economic growth after five consecutive quarters of deceleration.</p>

<p>&quot;In the RBI&#39;s perception,&nbsp;inflation&nbsp;is inching up and the risks of that remaining high remain for a longer duration, say a couple of quarters or so, it may be difficult for the RBI to consider a rate cut around that scenario,&quot; said Shubhada Rao, chief economist at Yes Bank in Mumbai.</p>

<p>&quot;In our opinion, a December rate cut is ruled out. Maybe next year (but) a lot depends on how inflation&nbsp;plays out,&quot; said Rao, who was the most accurate forecaster on the Indian economy in Reuters Polls last year.</p>

<p>The latest survey found 52 of 54 economists expected the RBI to hold the repo rate at 6.0 percent on Dec. 6, with just two forecasting a 25-basis-point cut to 5.75 percent.</p>

<p>The RBI&#39;s Monetary Policy Committee at its meeting in October expressed concern about rising inflation, one of the reasons it decided to keep rates steady then.&nbsp;Inflation&nbsp;rose to 3.6 percent at last count, the highest in seven months.</p>

<p>In the poll, 20 of 26 economists who answered an additional question said&nbsp;inflation&nbsp;was likely to rise above the RBI&#39;s 4 percent medium-term target by March, with forecasts split nearly evenly between the current quarter and early 2018.</p>

<p>But not all economists were concerned about&nbsp;inflation, which is still low by historical standards.</p>

<p>Finance ministry officials told Reuters that India&#39;s government is lobbying for a rate cut.</p>

<p>&quot;We expect the RBI to cut policy rates, if not in December then in its next policy review,&quot; one ministry official told Reuters on condition of anonymity.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi&#39;s government has hit the economy with sweeping changes over the past year by removing more than 85 percent of the currency in circulation as well as implementing a new national goods and services tax.</p>

<p>But if the RBI were to cut rates, it would be out of step with the latest trend among major central banks, which are now looking to either tighten policy or move away from ultra-easy policy in place since the financial crisis a decade ago.</p>

<p>The US&nbsp;Federal Reserve has been raising rates for the last two years, the Bank of Canada has lifted them twice this year and even the Bank of England put up borrowing costs earlier this month, in part on&nbsp;inflation&nbsp;concerns.</p>

<p>The global economy is also fairly strong, with most economies growing simultaneously. Yet at its last policy review, the RBI cut its growth outlook for the current fiscal year to 6.7 percent from 7.3 percent, suggesting it is not close to considering raising rates.</p>

<p>The latest Reuters poll found economists overwhelmingly expected no changes to that domestic outlook at the December policy meeting, further evidence that the repo rate is likely to remain on hold at 6.0 percent then and for a while longer.</p>

<p>Sajjid Chinoy, chief India economist at JP Morgan, wrote in a recent note to clients that the significant rise in oil prices over recent months, which will pinch consumers through higherinflation, is a good reason for pause.</p>

<p>&quot;The resulting jump in&nbsp;inflation, which we now see rising to above 4.5 percent next quarter, is likely to keep the RBI cautious at its December review.&quot;</p>


The Reserve Bank of India is likely to leave interest rates unchanged at its December policy meeting and through the end of next year, despite expectations that?inflation will breach its 4 percent target in the next few months, a Reuters poll showed

The Reserve Bank of India is likely to leave interest rates unchanged at its December policy meeting and through the end of next year, despite expectations that inflation will breach its 4 percent target in the next few months, a Reuters poll showed. The results, from a poll of economists taken over the past week, also found there is a bigger risk the next move is a cut, even though forecasts diverge in three directions starting from the second quarter of next year. That suggests both that policymakers have little room for manoeuvre and the outlook for rates beyond the next few months is exceptionally fuzzy, with several respondents saying they were unwilling to look much beyond the turn of the year. The poll comes at a possible turning point for Asia's third-largest economy, with a separate Reuters survey showing economists now expect a rebound in economic growth after five consecutive quarters of deceleration. "In the RBI's perception, inflation is inching up and the risks of that remaining high remain for a longer duration, say a couple of quarters or so, it may be difficult for the RBI to consider a rate cut around that scenario," said Shubhada Rao, chief economist at Yes Bank in Mumbai. "In our opinion, a December rate cut is ruled out. Maybe next year (but) a lot depends on how inflation plays out," said Rao, who was the most accurate forecaster on the Indian economy in Reuters Polls last year. The latest survey found 52 of 54 economists expected the RBI to hold the repo rate at 6.0 percent on Dec. 6, with just two forecasting a 25-basis-point cut to 5.75 percent. The RBI's Monetary Policy Committee at its meeting in October expressed concern about rising inflation, one of the reasons it decided to keep rates steady then. Inflation rose to 3.6 percent at last count, the highest in seven months. In the poll, 20 of 26 economists who answered an additional question said inflation was likely to rise above the RBI's 4 percent medium-term target by March, with forecasts split nearly evenly between the current quarter and early 2018. But not all economists were concerned about inflation, which is still low by historical standards. Finance ministry officials told Reuters that India's government is lobbying for a rate cut. "We expect the RBI to cut policy rates, if not in December then in its next policy review," one ministry official told Reuters on condition of anonymity. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government has hit the economy with sweeping changes over the past year by removing more than 85 percent of the currency in circulation as well as implementing a new national goods and services tax. But if the RBI were to cut rates, it would be out of step with the latest trend among major central banks, which are now looking to either tighten policy or move away from ultra-easy policy in place since the financial crisis a decade ago. The US Federal Reserve has been raising rates for the last two years, the Bank of Canada has lifted them twice this year and even the Bank of England put up borrowing costs earlier this month, in part on inflation concerns. The global economy is also fairly strong, with most economies growing simultaneously. Yet at its last policy review, the RBI cut its growth outlook for the current fiscal year to 6.7 percent from 7.3 percent, suggesting it is not close to considering raising rates. The latest Reuters poll found economists overwhelmingly expected no changes to that domestic outlook at the December policy meeting, further evidence that the repo rate is likely to remain on hold at 6.0 percent then and for a while longer. Sajjid Chinoy, chief India economist at JP Morgan, wrote in a recent note to clients that the significant rise in oil prices over recent months, which will pinch consumers through higherinflation, is a good reason for pause. "The resulting jump in inflation, which we now see rising to above 4.5 percent next quarter, is likely to keep the RBI cautious at its December review."

India's inflation likely to rise, interest rates won't: Poll

<p>While addressing a rally in Prachi, Gujarat, <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/development-for-us-is-not-about-winning-polls-pm-modi-says-in-gujarat-25423" target="_blank">Prime Minister Narendra Modi</a> asked Congress &quot;What is it that you have against our army?&quot;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Referring to One Rank One Pension(OROP), he said the demand for raising pension for the armed forces was pending for forty long years, obliquely referring to the Congress.</p>

<p>He said the Congress released a &quot;meagre amount of Rs 500 crore when elections were approaching even when the real requirement was a lot more.&quot;&nbsp;</p>

<p>He questioned the opposition Congress while posing the question:&quot;Why did successive&nbsp;Congress governments do&nbsp;nothing about that?&quot;</p>

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<p>Taking a dig at Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi&#39;s recent visit to Somnath temple, PM Modi said that India&#39;s&nbsp;first prime minister(Nehru) was not in favour of a temple being built in Somnath.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>PM Modi said: &quot;Today some people are remembering Somnath, I have to ask them- have you forgotten&nbsp;your history? Your family members, our first PM was not happy with the idea of a temple being built there.&quot;</p>

<p>&quot;If there was no Sardar Patel, the temple in Somnath would never have been possible,&quot; he added.</p>

<p>&quot; When Rajendra Prasad was to come to inaugurate the Somnath Temple, Pandit Nehru expressed his displeasure. Sardar Patel dreamt about the Narmada but your family did not let that dream be fulfilled.&quot;</p>

<p>Speaking about Constitutional status for&nbsp;OBC commission, PM Modi said that though Congress seeks to get votes from OBC communities, they didn&#39;t allow OBC Commission to get Constitutional status in all these years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said the move was introduced in the Lok Sabha but was stalled in the Rajya Sabha, where Congress has the majority. He assured to give the OBC community&nbsp;&quot;their due&quot;.</p>

<p>He said: &quot;I want to assure you, Congress may try to put roadblocks, I am committed to ensure their design fail. Parliament is meeting soon and we are going to bring that issue on the floor of the House again. We want to give our OBC communities their due.&quot;</p>

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Talking about One Rank One Pension, PM Modi said that the demand was pending for forty long years

While addressing a rally in Prachi, Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked Congress "What is it that you have against our army?" Referring to One Rank One Pension(OROP), he said the demand for raising pension for the armed forces was pending for forty long years, obliquely referring to the Congress. He said the Congress released a "meagre amount of Rs 500 crore when elections were approaching even when the real requirement was a lot more." He questioned the opposition Congress while posing the question:"Why did successive Congress governments do nothing about that?" I want to ask the Congress. What is it that you have against our army? The demand for OROP was pending for forty long years. Why did successive Congress governments do nothing about that?: PM Modi in Prachi pic.twitter.com/oQMt3mQp3P — ANI (@ANI) November 29, 2017 × Taking a dig at Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi's recent visit to Somnath temple, PM Modi said that India's first prime minister(Nehru) was not in favour of a temple being built in Somnath. Rahul Gandhi offers prayers at Somnath Temple in Gujarat pic.twitter.com/4i4QF0TT8Q — ANI (@ANI) November 29, 2017 × PM Modi said: "Today some people are remembering Somnath, I have to ask them- have you forgotten your history? Your family members, our first PM was not happy with the idea of a temple being built there." "If there was no Sardar Patel, the temple in Somnath would never have been possible," he added. " When Rajendra Prasad was to come to inaugurate the Somnath Temple, Pandit Nehru expressed his displeasure. Sardar Patel dreamt about the Narmada but your family did not let that dream be fulfilled." Speaking about Constitutional status for OBC commission, PM Modi said that though Congress seeks to get votes from OBC communities, they didn't allow OBC Commission to get Constitutional status in all these years. He said the move was introduced in the Lok Sabha but was stalled in the Rajya Sabha, where Congress has the majority. He assured to give the OBC community "their due". He said: "I want to assure you, Congress may try to put roadblocks, I am committed to ensure their design fail. Parliament is meeting soon and we are going to bring that issue on the floor of the House again. We want to give our OBC communities their due."

'What is it that you have against our army,' PM Modi asks Congress at Gujarat election rally

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first phase of Hyderabad Metro project today.</p>

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<p>Modi also took a ride along with Telangana Chief Minister KC Rao and Governer ESL Narasimhan.</p>

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<p>The train was driven by a woman driver&nbsp;and covered four stations. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Before the inauguration, Narendra Modi said: &quot;We believe in cooperative federalism. There is no question of discriminating against states where we are not in power. We are committed to the overall development of our country.&quot;</p>

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<p>The Hyderabad Metro will cover&nbsp;30 km&nbsp;in its first phase and is expected to carry 17 lakh passengers every day.</p>

<p>The entire 72 km coverage is expected to be completed next year;&nbsp;it will open for public from tomorrow.</p>

<p>Later on Tuesday, Modi will be joining Ivanka Trump at&nbsp;Hyderabad International Convention Centre for&nbsp;inauguration&nbsp;of the eighth edition of the Global Entrepreneur Summit.</p>


Narendra Modi also took a ride along with Telangana Chief Minister KC Rao and Governer ESL Narasimhan, covering four stations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first phase of Hyderabad Metro project today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first phase of Hyderabad Metro project. (WION) × Modi also took a ride along with Telangana Chief Minister KC Rao and Governer ESL Narasimhan. PM Modi took a ride along with Telangana Chief Minister KC Rao and Governer ESL Narasimhan. (WION) × The train was driven by a woman driver and covered four stations. Before the inauguration, Narendra Modi said: "We believe in cooperative federalism. There is no question of discriminating against states where we are not in power. We are committed to the overall development of our country." The Hyderabad Metro will cover 30 km in its first phase and is expected to carry 17 lakh passengers every day. (WION) × The Hyderabad Metro will cover 30 km in its first phase and is expected to carry 17 lakh passengers every day. The entire 72 km coverage is expected to be completed next year; it will open for public from tomorrow. Later on Tuesday, Modi will be joining Ivanka Trump at Hyderabad International Convention Centre for inauguration of the eighth edition of the Global Entrepreneur Summit.

Watch: PM Modi inaugurates Hyderabad Metro, CM KC Rao, Governor Narasimhan join inaugural ride

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be travelling to Hyderabad on Tuesday&nbsp;to launch &nbsp;Hyderabad Metro Rail and attend the three-day Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES), to be organised at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre.<br />
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Along with Prime Minister, White House adviser, businesswoman and presidential daughter Ivanka Trump will also be delivering a keynote address at the event.</p>

<p>Ivanka Trump will be talking about women entrepreneurs and fostering global economic growth at the summit.</p>

<p>The aim of GES 2017 is to connect entrepreneurs with potential funders, and this year its focus is empowering women and women entrepreneurs.</p>

<p>The Hyderabad Metro is opening for launch tomorrow but it will start commercial operation from November 29.</p>

<p>Heavy security arrangements have been made in Hyderabad in order to welcome Prime Minister and Ivanka Trump.</p>

<p>According to a report from PTI, more than 10,000 security personnel are deployed to Hyderabad for the summit.</p>

<p>Apart from law and order police, personnel from Traffic Police, Central Armed Reserve, Telangana State Special Police, Intelligence Security Wing, commandos of Greyhounds anti-Naxal force, elite OCTOPUS anti-terror force, and dog squads are also being deployed in Hyderabad as part of the security arrangement.&nbsp;</p>

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According to reports, more than 10,000 security personnel are deployed to Hyderabad for the summit.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be travelling to Hyderabad on Tuesday to launch Hyderabad Metro Rail and attend the three-day Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES), to be organised at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre. Along with Prime Minister, White House adviser, businesswoman and presidential daughter Ivanka Trump will also be delivering a keynote address at the event. Ivanka Trump will be talking about women entrepreneurs and fostering global economic growth at the summit. The aim of GES 2017 is to connect entrepreneurs with potential funders, and this year its focus is empowering women and women entrepreneurs. The Hyderabad Metro is opening for launch tomorrow but it will start commercial operation from November 29. Heavy security arrangements have been made in Hyderabad in order to welcome Prime Minister and Ivanka Trump. According to a report from PTI, more than 10,000 security personnel are deployed to Hyderabad for the summit. Apart from law and order police, personnel from Traffic Police, Central Armed Reserve, Telangana State Special Police, Intelligence Security Wing, commandos of Greyhounds anti-Naxal force, elite OCTOPUS anti-terror force, and dog squads are also being deployed in Hyderabad as part of the security arrangement.

PM Modi to visit Hyderabad for GSE summit, launch metro service

<p>US President Donald Trump&#39;s daughter and adviser Ivanka Trump said today that she was looking forward to attend the Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2017 in Hyderabad, asserting that the event was a testament to the &quot;strong friendship&quot; between India and the US.</p>

<p>Ivanka, 36, will lead a high-powered American delegation of officials, women entrepreneurs and businessmen for the three-day summit starting on November 28.</p>

<p>The summit will be attended by 1,500 entrepreneurs from 170 countries and would have around 350 participants from the US, a large number of whom are Indian-Americans.</p>

<p>Ivanka would deliver the keynote address at the summit, which would be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.</p>

<p>Terming India as &quot;a great friend and partner&quot;, she said the goal of the collaboration was to grow the shared economic and security partnership.</p>

<p>She said the summit was a testament to the &quot;strong friendship&quot; between India and the US.</p>

<p>Ivanka, who is headed to India after Thanksgiving ritual, said she was &quot;very much&quot; looking forward to her visit and meeting &quot;many of the entrepreneurs in India&quot;.</p>

<p>For the first time, in its eight editions, the summit has been themed &quot;Women First and Prosperity for All&quot;&nbsp;which &quot;demonstrates&quot; the administration&#39;s &quot;commitment to the principle that when women are economically empowered, their communities and countries thrive,&quot; Ivanka said.</p>

<p>Women will represent 52.5 per cent of the entrepreneurs, investors and ecosystem supporters at the GES 2017 co-hosted by India and the US.</p>

<p>More than 10 countries including Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, and Israel will be represented by an all-women delegation, the State Department said.</p>

<p>The entrepreneurs attending the GES also reflect a very young team with nearly 31.5 per cent of them being either aged 30 or below. The youngest entrepreneur is aged 13 while the oldest one is 84, it said.</p>

<p>Among prominent members of the administration joining Ivanka on the trip are US Treasurer Jovita Carranza, administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs Neomi Rao, USAID administrator Mark Green and Overseas Private Investment Corporation president and CEO Ray Washburne.</p>

<p>According to the officials, Ivanka is likely to spend some time on sightseeing, including a possible stop at the Charminar during her visit.</p>

<p>She will be participating in two panels: The plenary session: &quot;Be the Change - Women&#39;s Entrepreneurial Leadership,&quot; on Tuesday evening and on Wednesday morning a breakout session: &quot;We Can Do It! Innovations in Workforce Development and Skills Training&quot;, they said.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Modi during his visit to the White House in June had invited Ivanka to visit India.</p>

<p>In addition to the Global Entrepreneurship Network, several US companies such as Amazon, Amway, CNBC, Cognizant, Dell, Google, Intel, Kauffman Foundation, Salesforce, Silicon Valley Bank and Walmart are supporting the GES 2017.</p>

<p>&quot;The financial and in-kind support from the GES partners opens opportunities for more entrepreneurs to participate from around the world.</p>

<p>&quot;Partners also enhance the overall experience at the Summit, including through the creation of networking lounges and a Global Launch Lounge to encourage new commitments toward global entrepreneurship,&quot; the State Department said on Saturday.</p>

<p>&quot;Partners will also provide direct services for the entrepreneurs including live streaming sessions, global media coverage and programs to help entrepreneurs continue to grow and scale after the summit,&quot; it added.</p>

<p>Ivanka is an American television personality, fashion designer, author, and businesswoman, besides being an advocate for the education and empowerment of women and girls.</p>

<p>The daughter and adviser of the US President have been an executive vice president of the family-owned &#39;The Trump Organization&#39; as well as serving as a boardroom judge on her father&#39;s TV show &#39;The Apprentice&#39;.&nbsp;</p>


US President Donald Trump's daughter and adviser Ivanka Trump said today that she was looking forward to attending the summit in Hyderabad

US President Donald Trump's daughter and adviser Ivanka Trump said today that she was looking forward to attend the Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2017 in Hyderabad, asserting that the event was a testament to the "strong friendship" between India and the US. Ivanka, 36, will lead a high-powered American delegation of officials, women entrepreneurs and businessmen for the three-day summit starting on November 28. The summit will be attended by 1,500 entrepreneurs from 170 countries and would have around 350 participants from the US, a large number of whom are Indian-Americans. Ivanka would deliver the keynote address at the summit, which would be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Terming India as "a great friend and partner", she said the goal of the collaboration was to grow the shared economic and security partnership. She said the summit was a testament to the "strong friendship" between India and the US. Ivanka, who is headed to India after Thanksgiving ritual, said she was "very much" looking forward to her visit and meeting "many of the entrepreneurs in India". For the first time, in its eight editions, the summit has been themed "Women First and Prosperity for All" which "demonstrates" the administration's "commitment to the principle that when women are economically empowered, their communities and countries thrive," Ivanka said. Women will represent 52.5 per cent of the entrepreneurs, investors and ecosystem supporters at the GES 2017 co-hosted by India and the US. More than 10 countries including Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, and Israel will be represented by an all-women delegation, the State Department said. The entrepreneurs attending the GES also reflect a very young team with nearly 31.5 per cent of them being either aged 30 or below. The youngest entrepreneur is aged 13 while the oldest one is 84, it said. Among prominent members of the administration joining Ivanka on the trip are US Treasurer Jovita Carranza, administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs Neomi Rao, USAID administrator Mark Green and Overseas Private Investment Corporation president and CEO Ray Washburne. According to the officials, Ivanka is likely to spend some time on sightseeing, including a possible stop at the Charminar during her visit. She will be participating in two panels: The plenary session: "Be the Change - Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership," on Tuesday evening and on Wednesday morning a breakout session: "We Can Do It! Innovations in Workforce Development and Skills Training", they said. Prime Minister Modi during his visit to the White House in June had invited Ivanka to visit India. In addition to the Global Entrepreneurship Network, several US companies such as Amazon, Amway, CNBC, Cognizant, Dell, Google, Intel, Kauffman Foundation, Salesforce, Silicon Valley Bank and Walmart are supporting the GES 2017. "The financial and in-kind support from the GES partners opens opportunities for more entrepreneurs to participate from around the world. "Partners also enhance the overall experience at the Summit, including through the creation of networking lounges and a Global Launch Lounge to encourage new commitments toward global entrepreneurship," the State Department said on Saturday. "Partners will also provide direct services for the entrepreneurs including live streaming sessions, global media coverage and programs to help entrepreneurs continue to grow and scale after the summit," it added. Ivanka is an American television personality, fashion designer, author, and businesswoman, besides being an advocate for the education and empowerment of women and girls. The daughter and adviser of the US President have been an executive vice president of the family-owned 'The Trump Organization' as well as serving as a boardroom judge on her father's TV show 'The Apprentice'.

India great friend and partner: Ivanka Trump ahead of Global Entrepreneurship Summit

<p>A top American expert has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the only world statesman to have stood up to China&#39;s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) even though the US has been silent on the ambitious project till recently.</p>

<p>The statement came during a Congressional hearing of Michael Pillsbury, Director of Center on Chinese Strategy at the prestigious think-tank Hudson Institute. He&nbsp;told lawmakers that Modi and his team have been quite outspoken against Chinese President Xi Jinping&#39;s ambitious project.</p>

<p>&quot;The only statesman in the world who stood up to it yet is Prime Minister Modi. He and his team have been quite outspoken, partly because the Belt and Road Initiative includes violation of Indian sovereign claims,&quot; Pillsbury said.</p>

<p>&quot;But the US government, until now and this is a five-year-old initiative if you count the early part of it, has been silent.&quot; He said</p>

<p>The former Pentagon official while praising the Trump administration for its new Indo-Pacific strategy said that in recent days, people have heard more than 50 times by members of the Trump administration including the president himself mentioning a &quot;free and open&quot; Indo-Pacific region.</p>

<p>&quot;The Chinese have already attacked this. They don&#39;t like it,&quot; said Pillsbury, who is considered an authority on China-related issues.</p>

<p>&quot;The Indians, fairly recently, were joking about we want to make the Indian Ocean the Indian Ocean, by which they meant the purchase of several billion dollars worth of American PA aircraft, which have weapon systems in the back that can sink ships, frankly, and other improvements including maritime situational awareness and a big new center in Delhi where the Indians can keep track of both blue holes and grey holes going through the Indian Ocean,&quot; he said.</p>

<p>&quot;The Chinese are very angry about this. They have criticised the Obama administration for its effort to, as they say, boost India, to a higher rank order in comprehensive power than the Chinese believe India deserves,&quot; the top American expert on China said in response to a question.</p>

<p>Senator Ed Markey said China&#39;s signature Belt and Road Initiative that aims to position China as the uncontested leading power in Asia &quot;may further coerce&quot; its neighbours through loans they cannot repay.</p>

<p>The BRI, aimed at building a vast network of infrastructure projects expanding China&#39;s expertise and capital to different parts of the world, includes the USD 50 billion China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) over which India has protested as it traversed through Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK).</p>

<p>India boycotted the Belt and Road Forum&nbsp;organised by China in May this year to highlight its concerns over Beijing pushing projects through the PoK.</p>

<p>Markey said the US companies face the threat of intellectual property theft with reports that China has been stealing cutting-edge research as well as sensitive trade secrets from the US.</p>

<p>And that includes companies working in the clean energy sector who cannot compete with state-backed firms, he alleged.</p>

<p>Pillsbury said the Chinese are offering low-interest loans to countries that cannot afford it.</p>

<p>&quot;We have already seen the example of Sri Lanka, which fell behind in its payments and then was the subject of coercion that if you transfer the main port here in Sri Lanka to Chinese control, we will forgive the debt. The Sri Lankans did it,&quot; he said.</p>

<p>There were concerns about debt burden brought in by the BRI projects after Sri Lanka opted for long-term lease of its Hambantota port for USD 1.12 billion debt swap. So we are beginning to see, just through the media, what the Belt and Road Initiative may mean,&quot; Pillsbury told the lawmakers.</p>

<p>Senator Markey said China is challenging the very underpinnings of the global order that has brought peace and prosperity.</p>

<p>China has not lived up to its international obligations to help denuclearise the Korean Peninsula, he said.</p>

<p>&quot;No country has greater leverage than China, which is responsible for approximately 90 per cent of North Korean trade,&quot; he noted.</p>

<p>Markey said, &quot;China is challenging the international system elsewhere as well. It was constructed in violation of international law, military bases on artificial islands and disputed areas of the South China Sea.&quot;<br />
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&quot;Through economic coercion, Beijing undermined the sovereignty of its smaller neighbours and countries including South Korea and the Philippines face Chinese retaliation for taking legal and sovereign actions in their own defence,&quot; he said.</p>


A top American expert has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the only world statesman to have stood up to China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) even though the US has been silent on the ambitious project till recently.

A top American expert has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the only world statesman to have stood up to China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) even though the US has been silent on the ambitious project till recently. The statement came during a Congressional hearing of Michael Pillsbury, Director of Center on Chinese Strategy at the prestigious think-tank Hudson Institute. He told lawmakers that Modi and his team have been quite outspoken against Chinese President Xi Jinping's ambitious project. "The only statesman in the world who stood up to it yet is Prime Minister Modi. He and his team have been quite outspoken, partly because the Belt and Road Initiative includes violation of Indian sovereign claims," Pillsbury said. "But the US government, until now and this is a five-year-old initiative if you count the early part of it, has been silent." He said The former Pentagon official while praising the Trump administration for its new Indo-Pacific strategy said that in recent days, people have heard more than 50 times by members of the Trump administration including the president himself mentioning a "free and open" Indo-Pacific region. "The Chinese have already attacked this. They don't like it," said Pillsbury, who is considered an authority on China-related issues. "The Indians, fairly recently, were joking about we want to make the Indian Ocean the Indian Ocean, by which they meant the purchase of several billion dollars worth of American PA aircraft, which have weapon systems in the back that can sink ships, frankly, and other improvements including maritime situational awareness and a big new center in Delhi where the Indians can keep track of both blue holes and grey holes going through the Indian Ocean," he said. "The Chinese are very angry about this. They have criticised the Obama administration for its effort to, as they say, boost India, to a higher rank order in comprehensive power than the Chinese believe India deserves," the top American expert on China said in response to a question. Senator Ed Markey said China's signature Belt and Road Initiative that aims to position China as the uncontested leading power in Asia "may further coerce" its neighbours through loans they cannot repay. The BRI, aimed at building a vast network of infrastructure projects expanding China's expertise and capital to different parts of the world, includes the USD 50 billion China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) over which India has protested as it traversed through Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK). India boycotted the Belt and Road Forum organised by China in May this year to highlight its concerns over Beijing pushing projects through the PoK. Markey said the US companies face the threat of intellectual property theft with reports that China has been stealing cutting-edge research as well as sensitive trade secrets from the US. And that includes companies working in the clean energy sector who cannot compete with state-backed firms, he alleged. Pillsbury said the Chinese are offering low-interest loans to countries that cannot afford it. "We have already seen the example of Sri Lanka, which fell behind in its payments and then was the subject of coercion that if you transfer the main port here in Sri Lanka to Chinese control, we will forgive the debt. The Sri Lankans did it," he said. There were concerns about debt burden brought in by the BRI projects after Sri Lanka opted for long-term lease of its Hambantota port for USD 1.12 billion debt swap. So we are beginning to see, just through the media, what the Belt and Road Initiative may mean," Pillsbury told the lawmakers. Senator Markey said China is challenging the very underpinnings of the global order that has brought peace and prosperity. China has not lived up to its international obligations to help denuclearise the Korean Peninsula, he said. "No country has greater leverage than China, which is responsible for approximately 90 per cent of North Korean trade," he noted. Markey said, "China is challenging the international system elsewhere as well. It was constructed in violation of international law, military bases on artificial islands and disputed areas of the South China Sea." "Through economic coercion, Beijing undermined the sovereignty of its smaller neighbours and countries including South Korea and the Philippines face Chinese retaliation for taking legal and sovereign actions in their own defence," he said.

PM Modi only world statesman to stand up to China on OBOR: Top US expert

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/live-updates-polling-begins-to-elect-indias-next-vice-president-18620">Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu</a> and <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/modi-holds-bilateral-talks-with-trump-in-manila-24102">Prime Minister Narendra Modi</a> today remembered<a href="http://www.wionews.com/photos/childrens-day-children-are-the-future-of-the-nation-the-citizens-of-tomorrow-said-jawaharlal-nehru-550"> country&#39;s first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru </a>on his 128th birth anniversary.</p>

<p>&quot;Wish the nation on the occasion of Birth Anniversary of first <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/if-21st-century-is-asias-century-then-its-our-duty-to-make-it-indias-century-modi-24115">Prime Minister of India</a>, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, today,&quot; Naidu tweeted.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/videos/indian-pm-modi-meets-donald-trump-in-manila-6664">Modi, who is in Manila</a> to attend the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/asean-summit-modi-meets-several-world-leaders-24151">India-ASEAN summit</a>, also paid tributes to Nehru.</p>

<p>&quot;Tributes to Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on his birth anniversary,&quot; he wrote on Twitter.</p>

<p>Nehru was born on this day in 1889 in Allahabad.</p>


Nehru was born on this day in 1889 in Allahabad

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi today remembered country's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru on his 128th birth anniversary. "Wish the nation on the occasion of Birth Anniversary of first Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, today," Naidu tweeted. Modi, who is in Manila to attend the India-ASEAN summit, also paid tributes to Nehru. "Tributes to Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on his birth anniversary," he wrote on Twitter. Nehru was born on this day in 1889 in Allahabad.

VP, PM pay tributes to Nehru on birth anniversary

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that it was possible to make 21st century India&#39;s century.</p>

<p>Addressing the Indian community in Manila, Modi said &#39;&#39;if the 21st century is considered to be Asia&#39;s century, then it becomes our duty to make it India&#39;s century an I say it is possible&#39;&#39;.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>&quot;Our efforts are aimed at transforming India and making sure everything in India is up to world standards,&#39;&#39; he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Emphasising on his Swachh Bharat Abhiyan initiative Modai asked Which citizen doesn&#39;t want cleanliness? We have started from where Mahatma Gandhi left and till now more than 2 lakh villages in India have become open defecation-free, Modi claimed.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Prime Minister also thanked the Indian community in the Philippines for the warmth and interacted with the diaspora during the community programme in Manila.&nbsp;</p>


'Our efforts are aimed at transforming India and making sure everything in India is up to world standards,' Modi said while speaking to the Indian diaspora in Manila

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that it was possible to make 21st century India's century. Addressing the Indian community in Manila, Modi said ''if the 21st century is considered to be Asia's century, then it becomes our duty to make it India's century an I say it is possible''. I thank the Indian community in the Philippines for the warmth. Interacted with the diaspora during the community programme in Manila. Sharing my speech on the occasion. https://t.co/vdbSQlJKss pic.twitter.com/CftYOHCRTX — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 13, 2017 × "Our efforts are aimed at transforming India and making sure everything in India is up to world standards,'' he added. Emphasising on his Swachh Bharat Abhiyan initiative Modai asked Which citizen doesn't want cleanliness? We have started from where Mahatma Gandhi left and till now more than 2 lakh villages in India have become open defecation-free, Modi claimed. If 21st century is considered to be Asia's century, then it becomes our duty to make it India's century & I say it is possible: PM Modi to Indian community in Manila pic.twitter.com/eSvEwhmPcs — ANI (@ANI) November 13, 2017 × Prime Minister also thanked the Indian community in the Philippines for the warmth and interacted with the diaspora during the community programme in Manila.

If 21st century belongs to Asia, let's make it India's: Modi at ASEAN

<p>The Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday approved the creation of National Testing Agency (NTA).</p>

<p>NTA, a single agency to conduct all entrance exams, will relieve the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and others from the responsibility of conducting entrance examinations.</p>

<p>Terming the Centre`s decision historic and a much-needed education reform, Human Resource Development minister Prakash Javadekar took to Twitter to say, &quot;NTA will bring in high reliability, standardised assessing aptitude and conduct of tamper-proof exams.&quot;</p>

<p>Cabinet approves the creation of National Testing Agency, a single agency to conduct all entrance exams for Higher Education institutions. With experts on board, it will bring in high reliability, standardised assessing aptitude &amp; conduct of tamper-proof exams.</p>

<p>Setting up of National Testing Agency is a historic decision and a much needed education Reform,&quot; the minister said.&quot;National Testing Agency will take off the burden of conducting entrance exams from CBSE,&quot; he added.</p>

<p>At present, CBSE conducts nine type of entrance examination including CTET(Central Teacher Eligibility Test), UGC NET(UGC`s National Eligibility Test), JEE(Joint Engineering Entrance) Mains, JNV(Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas), in which around 70 lakhs students appear every year.</p>

<p>The NTA will be provided a one-time grant of Rs 25 crores by the central government to start its operation in the first year. Thereafter, it is to be financially self-sustainable.</p>


HRD minister Prakash Javadekar termed the Centre`s decision historic, saying it was a much-needed education reform

The Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday approved the creation of National Testing Agency (NTA). NTA, a single agency to conduct all entrance exams, will relieve the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and others from the responsibility of conducting entrance examinations. Terming the Centre`s decision historic and a much-needed education reform, Human Resource Development minister Prakash Javadekar took to Twitter to say, "NTA will bring in high reliability, standardised assessing aptitude and conduct of tamper-proof exams." Cabinet approves the creation of National Testing Agency, a single agency to conduct all entrance exams for Higher Education institutions. With experts on board, it will bring in high reliability, standardised assessing aptitude & conduct of tamper-proof exams. Setting up of National Testing Agency is a historic decision and a much needed education Reform," the minister said."National Testing Agency will take off the burden of conducting entrance exams from CBSE," he added. At present, CBSE conducts nine type of entrance examination including CTET(Central Teacher Eligibility Test), UGC NET(UGC`s National Eligibility Test), JEE(Joint Engineering Entrance) Mains, JNV(Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas), in which around 70 lakhs students appear every year. The NTA will be provided a one-time grant of Rs 25 crores by the central government to start its operation in the first year. Thereafter, it is to be financially self-sustainable.

National Testing Agency gets green light, will conduct all higher education entrance exams

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A new passenger train service between Kolkata and Bangladesh&#39;s southwestern industrial city of Khulna was today flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina and the West Bengal chief minister.The three leaders launched the train through video conference.<br />
A fully air-conditioned weekly passenger train service <strong>&#39;Bandhan Express&#39;</strong> will run every Thursday from both Kolkata and Khulna.</p>

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On the occasion, Modi said the ties of friendship between India and Bangladesh have further strengthened.<br />
Modi said in Bengali, &#39;<em>Aaj </em><em>ei</em><em> </em><em>shubho</em><em> </em><em>uplokkhe</em><em> </em><em>dui</em><em> </em><em>desh</em><em> </em><em>bashider</em><em> </em><em>amar</em><em> </em><em>abhinandan</em><em> </em><em>janai</em><em>. Aaj </em><em>amader</em><em> </em><em>moitreyee</em><em>, </em><em>bandhon</em><em> aro </em><em>sudriro</em><em> holo</em>&#39; (I congratulate the people of the two countries on this auspicious occasion. Our ties of friendship got more strengthened today.)</p>

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They also inaugurated two bridges over the rivers Meghna and Titas in Bangladesh. Hasina said, &quot;Today is a great day for relations between the two countries with the inauguration of the train services and the two bridges. This train service is a dream come true for people on both sides of the border.&quot;</p>

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Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee described the launch as a remarkable day for India and Bangladesh.<br />
&quot;The relations between the two countries will strengthen in the future,&quot; she said.<br />
Immigration and customs facilities were also inaugurated at Kolkata station.</p>

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A new passenger train service between Kolkata and Bangladesh's southwestern industrial city of Khulna was today flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina and the West Bengal chief minister.

A new passenger train service between Kolkata and Bangladesh's southwestern industrial city of Khulna was today flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina and the West Bengal chief minister.The three leaders launched the train through video conference. A fully air-conditioned weekly passenger train service 'Bandhan Express' will run every Thursday from both Kolkata and Khulna. On the occasion, Modi said the ties of friendship between India and Bangladesh have further strengthened. Modi said in Bengali, 'Aaj ei shubho uplokkhe dui desh bashider amar abhinandan janai. Aaj amader moitreyee, bandhon aro sudriro holo' (I congratulate the people of the two countries on this auspicious occasion. Our ties of friendship got more strengthened today.) They also inaugurated two bridges over the rivers Meghna and Titas in Bangladesh. Hasina said, "Today is a great day for relations between the two countries with the inauguration of the train services and the two bridges. This train service is a dream come true for people on both sides of the border." Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee described the launch as a remarkable day for India and Bangladesh. "The relations between the two countries will strengthen in the future," she said. Immigration and customs facilities were also inaugurated at Kolkata station.

Kolkata-Khulna train service flagged off

<p>Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami today congratulated the people of Chennai for its inclusion in the list of UNESCO&#39;s Creative Cities Network for its rich musical tradition.</p>

<p>He also expressed gratitude towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi for hailing the city&#39;s inclusion in the list.</p>

<p>&quot;I am extremely happy to hear the news that United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation has included Chennai in the Creative Cities Network. I extend my sincere gratitude to UNESCO in this regard,&quot; he said in a release.</p>

<p>Stating that it was a proud moment, Palaniswami congratulated the people and the musicians of Chennai.</p>

<p>The chief minister also wrote to the Prime Minister thanking him for extending greetings on the city achieving the feat.</p>

<p>&quot;Congratulations to the people of Chennai on the city&#39;s inclusion in the @UNESCO Creative Cities Network for its rich musical tradition. Chennai&#39;s contribution to our rich culture is precious. This is a proud moment for India: PM,&quot; the Prime Minister&#39;s Office tweeted.</p>

<p>Palaniswami, in a letter to Modi, recalled that UNESCO in 2004 had formed &#39;Creative Cities Network&#39; to promote cooperation with and among cities that have identified creativity as a strategy for sustainable development.</p>

<p>For its creativity and contribution to music, Chennai was recently included as one among the 64 cities chosen worldwide, taking the total number of such cities in the network to 180, he said.</p>

<p>The people of Chennai love music and it is a &quot;part of their culture and tradition&quot;, he added.</p>

<p>&quot;On behalf of the people of Chennai and on my own behalf, I thank you very much for congratulating the people of Chennai for this unique distinction&quot;, Palaniswami said.</p>

<p>Popular Tamil film icon Kamal Haasan also extended his greetings.</p>

<p>&quot;The recognition &amp; praise for Chennai from @UNESCO for music fans of Chennai is long overdue. We prefer praise from others. Our Honourable PM recognizing it affirms our hope that south will not diminish inspite of its detractors,&quot; he posted on Twitter.&nbsp;</p>


Chennai has been included in UNESCO's Creative Cities Network for its musical tradition

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami today congratulated the people of Chennai for its inclusion in the list of UNESCO's Creative Cities Network for its rich musical tradition. He also expressed gratitude towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi for hailing the city's inclusion in the list. "I am extremely happy to hear the news that United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation has included Chennai in the Creative Cities Network. I extend my sincere gratitude to UNESCO in this regard," he said in a release. Stating that it was a proud moment, Palaniswami congratulated the people and the musicians of Chennai. The chief minister also wrote to the Prime Minister thanking him for extending greetings on the city achieving the feat. "Congratulations to the people of Chennai on the city's inclusion in the @UNESCO Creative Cities Network for its rich musical tradition. Chennai's contribution to our rich culture is precious. This is a proud moment for India: PM," the Prime Minister's Office tweeted. Palaniswami, in a letter to Modi, recalled that UNESCO in 2004 had formed 'Creative Cities Network' to promote cooperation with and among cities that have identified creativity as a strategy for sustainable development. For its creativity and contribution to music, Chennai was recently included as one among the 64 cities chosen worldwide, taking the total number of such cities in the network to 180, he said. The people of Chennai love music and it is a "part of their culture and tradition", he added. "On behalf of the people of Chennai and on my own behalf, I thank you very much for congratulating the people of Chennai for this unique distinction", Palaniswami said. Popular Tamil film icon Kamal Haasan also extended his greetings. "The recognition & praise for Chennai from @UNESCO for music fans of Chennai is long overdue. We prefer praise from others. Our Honourable PM recognizing it affirms our hope that south will not diminish inspite of its detractors," he posted on Twitter.

Tamil Nadu CM congratulates Chennai over UNESCO honour, thanks PM

<p>Pakistan has pressed the panic button, after an Indian, who purports to have an &quot;extrasensory perception,&quot; predicted a cataclysmic Tsunami by the end of this year.</p>

<p>Kerala based physics professor Babu Kalayil had written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in September, predicting a major Tsunami later this year, reported the Express Tribune.</p>

<p>According to the report, Kalayil, in his letter, warned of a devastating earthquake that could shake the Indian Ocean &quot;Indian Ocean in December and trigger a massive Tsunami, which would affect seven Asian countries, including Pakistan and India.</p>

<p>While India paid no heed to the letter, Pakistani officials have taken this seriously as they have started preparations to deal with a possible disaster.</p>

<p>Pakistan&#39;s top intelligence agency has reportedly warned the Earthquake Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Authority (ERRA), the body responsible for disaster management, to take precautionary measures.</p>

<p>Another letter that has been doing the rounds on the social media is the one in which the ERRA acting deputy chairman allegedly directed that standard operating procedures (SOPs) on the matter may be prepared.</p>

<p>The ERRA letter read, &quot;An Information Report has been received from DG, Inter-Services Intelligence [ISI] that there is, reportedly, the likelihood of large-scale earthquake, as being expected, in the Indian Ocean, the Indian Ocean in near future which may vigorously shake the Asian continental areas, including Pakistan. There is, therefore, a need to sensitise concern departments to be on the vigil and take care of any natural disaster.&quot;</p>

<p>&quot;The SOPs will be put up to ERRA&#39;s acting deputy chairman by Monday, November 6, 2017,&quot; the letter further reads.</p>

<p>There have been no reports yet that have given any scientific basis for this prediction.</p>

<p>India was hit by a major Tsunami on December 26, 2004.</p>


Pakistan has pressed the panic button, after an Indian, who purports to have an "extrasensory perception," predicted a cataclysmic Tsunami by the end of this year.

Pakistan has pressed the panic button, after an Indian, who purports to have an "extrasensory perception," predicted a cataclysmic Tsunami by the end of this year. Kerala based physics professor Babu Kalayil had written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in September, predicting a major Tsunami later this year, reported the Express Tribune. According to the report, Kalayil, in his letter, warned of a devastating earthquake that could shake the Indian Ocean "Indian Ocean in December and trigger a massive Tsunami, which would affect seven Asian countries, including Pakistan and India. While India paid no heed to the letter, Pakistani officials have taken this seriously as they have started preparations to deal with a possible disaster. Pakistan's top intelligence agency has reportedly warned the Earthquake Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Authority (ERRA), the body responsible for disaster management, to take precautionary measures. Another letter that has been doing the rounds on the social media is the one in which the ERRA acting deputy chairman allegedly directed that standard operating procedures (SOPs) on the matter may be prepared. The ERRA letter read, "An Information Report has been received from DG, Inter-Services Intelligence [ISI] that there is, reportedly, the likelihood of large-scale earthquake, as being expected, in the Indian Ocean, the Indian Ocean in near future which may vigorously shake the Asian continental areas, including Pakistan. There is, therefore, a need to sensitise concern departments to be on the vigil and take care of any natural disaster." "The SOPs will be put up to ERRA's acting deputy chairman by Monday, November 6, 2017," the letter further reads. There have been no reports yet that have given any scientific basis for this prediction. India was hit by a major Tsunami on December 26, 2004.

An Indian's tsunami prediction makes Pakistan press the panic button

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing a meet in Chennai, talked about the importance of vernacular newspapers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said that the role of newspapers published in regional languages remains as important as it was during the British Raj.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-to-visit-chennai-today-will-meet-karunanidhi-23571" target="_blank">PM Modi is on a one-day visit to Chennai</a>, Tamil Nadu.</p>

<p>In Chennai, Modi talked about utilising editorial freedom for the public interest.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said, &quot;Editorial freedom should be used wisely in public interest.&quot;</p>

<p>He further said that freedom to write does not include the freedom to be factually incorrect.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Modi was attending the attend&nbsp;platinum jubilee celebrations of a vernacular daily.</p>

<p>Modi called the media &quot;a&nbsp;means of transforming society&quot;.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said that newspapers today are not just restricted to providing news. They have the capability to mould&nbsp;our thinking and open a window to the world.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said media is a means of transforming society and is therefore referred to as the fourth pillar of democracy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He also said that the British government was fearful of the Indian vernacular press because of which they enacted the Vernacular Press Act, 1878 to put restrictions on it.</p>

<p>Calling for a competition among media organisations, Modi said that media must make an extra effort to maintain credibility.</p>

<p>&quot;Healthy competition among media organisations&nbsp;is healthy for our democracy.&quot;</p>

<p>Quoting Mahatma Gandhi, he said &quot;The press is called the Fourth Estate. It is definitely&nbsp;a power, but, to misuse that power is criminal.&quot;</p>

<p>PM Modi said &#39;India is more than just us politicians&quot; indicating that media should just not write about politics.</p>

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<p>He asked media to focus more on their stories and achievements.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>&nbsp;He concluded by asking media to take a lead in battle against climate change.&nbsp;</p>

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Modi was speaking in Chennai where he was attending the platinum jubilee celebrations of a vernacular daily

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing a meet in Chennai, talked about the importance of vernacular newspapers. He said that the role of newspapers published in regional languages remains as important as it was during the British Raj. PM Modi is on a one-day visit to Chennai, Tamil Nadu. In Chennai, Modi talked about utilising editorial freedom for the public interest. He said, "Editorial freedom should be used wisely in public interest." He further said that freedom to write does not include the freedom to be factually incorrect. Modi was attending the attend platinum jubilee celebrations of a vernacular daily. Modi called the media "a means of transforming society". He said that newspapers today are not just restricted to providing news. They have the capability to mould our thinking and open a window to the world. He said media is a means of transforming society and is therefore referred to as the fourth pillar of democracy. He also said that the British government was fearful of the Indian vernacular press because of which they enacted the Vernacular Press Act, 1878 to put restrictions on it. Calling for a competition among media organisations, Modi said that media must make an extra effort to maintain credibility. "Healthy competition among media organisations is healthy for our democracy." Quoting Mahatma Gandhi, he said "The press is called the Fourth Estate. It is definitely a power, but, to misuse that power is criminal." PM Modi said 'India is more than just us politicians" indicating that media should just not write about politics. A lot of media discourse today revolves around politics. However, India is more than just us politicians: PM Modi in Chennai pic.twitter.com/I8p3Bw9INI — ANI (@ANI) November 6, 2017 × He asked media to focus more on their stories and achievements. It's the 125 cr Indians, which make India what it is. I would be happy to see media focus a lot more, on their stories&achievements: PM Modi pic.twitter.com/IplJb50VtX — ANI (@ANI) November 6, 2017 × He concluded by asking media to take a lead in battle against climate change. Natural calamities seem to be occurring with increasing frequency across world. Can media take a lead in battle against climate change?: PM — ANI (@ANI) November 6, 2017 × (With inputs from ANI)

Modi on media: Freedom to write does not include freedom to be factually incorrect

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi lashed out at Congress for not taking effective measures to curb black money in the country. &quot;We needed to do it in 1971. We have caused huge losses by not doing this since 1971,&quot; Modi told BJP MPs.</p>

<p>Narendra Modi also quoted former bureaucrat Madhav Godbole&#39;s book in which he has recorded how then Home Minister YB Chavan had recommended demonetisation to curb ill-gotten and hidden wealth.</p>

<p>&quot;Godbole says in the book that Gandhi replied saying &#39;are no more elections to be fought by the Congress&#39;? Chavan got the message and the recommendation was (dropped),&quot; Modi said.</p>

<p>&quot;This was in 1971 when everybody recommended this. Had it (demonetisation) been done in 1971, the nation wouldn&#39;t have been in this situation today.&quot;</p>

<p>Modi&#39;s remarks came during a BJP parliamentary party meeting on the last day of the winter session.</p>

<p>&nbsp;Modi further targeted Congress by saying that Congress has always put its interest over that of the country while for the BJP the nation&#39;s interests are supreme.</p>

<p>To remove corruption and black money from the society Modi again pitched for the digital economy as he made an appeal to the masses to adopt digital economy as a &#39;way of life.&#39;</p>

<p>While criticizing Congress Modi also attacked former Prime minister Manmohan Singh saying that he advocated strong measures against corruption and black money but did nothing during his rule of 10 years.</p>

<p>&nbsp;Manmohan Singh has been openly criticizing demonetisation from the start; he said that&nbsp; &quot;I don&#39;t think demonetisation was at all required, I don&#39;t think it was technically, economically necessary to launch this adventure,&quot; in 2016</p>


Prime Minister Narendra Modi lashed out at Congress for not taking effective measures to curb black money in the country. "We needed to do it in 1971. We have caused huge losses by not doing this since 1971," Modi told BJP MPs.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lashed out at Congress for not taking effective measures to curb black money in the country. "We needed to do it in 1971. We have caused huge losses by not doing this since 1971," Modi told BJP MPs. Narendra Modi also quoted former bureaucrat Madhav Godbole's book in which he has recorded how then Home Minister YB Chavan had recommended demonetisation to curb ill-gotten and hidden wealth. "Godbole says in the book that Gandhi replied saying 'are no more elections to be fought by the Congress'? Chavan got the message and the recommendation was (dropped)," Modi said. "This was in 1971 when everybody recommended this. Had it (demonetisation) been done in 1971, the nation wouldn't have been in this situation today." Modi's remarks came during a BJP parliamentary party meeting on the last day of the winter session. Modi further targeted Congress by saying that Congress has always put its interest over that of the country while for the BJP the nation's interests are supreme. To remove corruption and black money from the society Modi again pitched for the digital economy as he made an appeal to the masses to adopt digital economy as a 'way of life.' While criticizing Congress Modi also attacked former Prime minister Manmohan Singh saying that he advocated strong measures against corruption and black money but did nothing during his rule of 10 years. Manmohan Singh has been openly criticizing demonetisation from the start; he said that "I don't think demonetisation was at all required, I don't think it was technically, economically necessary to launch this adventure," in 2016

'Note ban should have done in 1971' says Narendra Modi while slamming Congress

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that&nbsp;people tried to ignore Sardar Patel&#39;s contribution in nation&nbsp;building, but the youth of India respects him and his contribution.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Flagging off the &#39;Run for Unity&#39;&nbsp;event&nbsp;that marks&nbsp;the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at&nbsp;Dhyan Chand stadium in the national capital, the prime minister said people tried to ensure Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel&#39;s legacy is&nbsp;forgotten.&nbsp;&quot;We are proud of Patel&#39;s&nbsp;contribution to India before we attained freedom and during the early years after independence,&quot; he added.</p>

<p>Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was a senior leader of the Indian National Congress who fought alongside Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru for India&#39;s independence. After the country attained freedom in 1947, he was appointed as the first home minister and deputy prime minister.</p>

<p>Modi concluded his speech by glorifying India&#39;s diversity.</p>

<p>&quot;India is home to many cultures, languages, lifestyle,&#39;&#39; he said.</p>

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that people tried to ignore Sardar Patel's contribution in nation building, but the youth of India respects him and his contribution. Flagging off the 'Run for Unity' event that marks the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at Dhyan Chand stadium in the national capital, the prime minister said people tried to ensure Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's legacy is forgotten. "We are proud of Patel's contribution to India before we attained freedom and during the early years after independence," he added. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was a senior leader of the Indian National Congress who fought alongside Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru for India's independence. After the country attained freedom in 1947, he was appointed as the first home minister and deputy prime minister. Modi concluded his speech by glorifying India's diversity. "India is home to many cultures, languages, lifestyle,'' he said. #WATCH Live: PM Modi at ‘Run For Unity’ flag off from Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in Delhi https://t.co/quoFM4DNce — ANI (@ANI) October 31, 2017 × The event was held at New Delhi's Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium,

People tried to ensure contribution of Sardar Patel is forgotten: PM Modi

<p>The Supreme Court will on Tuesday hear several pleas seeking a ban on cow vigilante groups across the nation.</p>

<p>One of the petitioners, in his plea, alleged that the vigilante groups have unleashed terror on the Minority and Dalit communities.</p>

<p>Earlier, the apex court had sought a response from the Centre and other states on the issue.</p>

<p>Many cases of harassment and violence in the name of &quot;gau raksha&quot; (cow protection) have taken place across the nation over the last few months.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in June, had condemned the attacks in the name of cow vigilantism, saying, &quot;Killing people in the name of cow is unacceptable. No one has the right to take law into his/her hands. We belong to a land of non-violence. Violence is not the solution to any problem.&quot;</p>

<p>Earlier, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananth Kumar after the all-party meeting had said, &quot;Prime Minister Modi has asked the State Governments to take strict action against the anti-social elements creating violence in the name of cow vigilantism and punish them strictly.&quot;&nbsp;</p>


The Supreme Court will on Tuesday hear several pleas seeking a ban on cow vigilante groups across the nation.

The Supreme Court will on Tuesday hear several pleas seeking a ban on cow vigilante groups across the nation. One of the petitioners, in his plea, alleged that the vigilante groups have unleashed terror on the Minority and Dalit communities. Earlier, the apex court had sought a response from the Centre and other states on the issue. Many cases of harassment and violence in the name of "gau raksha" (cow protection) have taken place across the nation over the last few months. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in June, had condemned the attacks in the name of cow vigilantism, saying, "Killing people in the name of cow is unacceptable. No one has the right to take law into his/her hands. We belong to a land of non-violence. Violence is not the solution to any problem." Earlier, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananth Kumar after the all-party meeting had said, "Prime Minister Modi has asked the State Governments to take strict action against the anti-social elements creating violence in the name of cow vigilantism and punish them strictly."

Supreme Court to hear pleas seeking ban on cow vigilante groups

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Jamnagar in Gujarat today on a two-day visit to the state.</p>

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<p>He kickstarted the visit by first making way to the&nbsp;Dwarkadhish Temple where he offered his prayers followed by laying&nbsp;the foundation stone for four national highways projects worth Rs 5,825 crore at Dwarka.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Addressing people gathered at the foundation laying ceremony in Gujarat&#39;s Dwarka, PM Modi said, &quot;Building of infrastructure should enhance economic activities and add to the atmosphere of development.&quot;</p>

<p>Speaking on the state of farmers in India, he said,&quot;We are taking steps to ensure greater income for our farmers.&quot;</p>

<p>On fishermen, he added, &quot;To make the life of our fishermen better we have to empower them, government will give them loans on less interest so they can buy bigger boats.&quot;</p>

<p>In his speech, PM Modi also addressed the topic of GST and said, &quot;It was like Diwali yesterday when we made some important changes in the Goods and Services Tax. I had already stated earlier that we would look into GST for 3 months and make changes, mend loopholes as per the experience.&nbsp;Centre has tried to make the tax simpler. The common citizen of India wants fruits of development to reach him or her. No one wants their children to live in poverty. We want to help our people.&quot;&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the&nbsp;speech, he then moved on to Chotila in Surendranagar district where he&nbsp;laid the foundation stones for a greenfield airport at Rajkot.</p>

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<p>Speaking at a rally in Rajkot, PM Modi said, &quot;Once, setting up hand-pumps used to be government&#39;s achievement. Today there&#39;s a government which has supplied Narmada&#39;s water to villages.&quot;</p>

<p>&nbsp;He added, &quot;There was no aviation policy post-independence. We made those policies &amp; took responsibility to connect smallest of places by air.&nbsp;We made aviation affordable and within reach of the lesser privileged.&quot;&nbsp;</p>

<p>PM Modi, then moved to the&nbsp;newly-constructed building of IIT Gandhinagar and spoke about the importance of digitisation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Addressing a public meeting, he said, &quot;In this day and age, we cannot afford to have a digital divide.&nbsp;We will try our best that there is no digital divide in the country as it can create problems in social inclusion.&nbsp;Digital technology, Digital literacy, and digital India should be the focus of a good government. If there is digital literacy, whatever money we spend on this will reap the same amount of results. Countries are surprised that we have an advanced biometric system like the Aadhaar scheme.&quot;</p>

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<p>On Sunday, he will give his birth city Vadnagar a visit for the first time since becoming Prime Minister in 2014.</p>

<p>According to his itinerary,&nbsp;he will visit the Hatkeshwar Temple and distribute e-tablets to health workers to mark the launch of ImTeCHO (Innovative mobile-phone Technology for Community Health Operations), go to Bharuch and lay the foundation stone for Bhadbhut Barrage to be built over Narmada River and flag off the Antyodaya Express between Udhna (Surat, Gujarat) and Jaynagar (Bihar).</p>

<p>PM Modi will address a&nbsp;public meeting in Bharuch before returning to Delhi.</p>

<p>This visit comes at a time when the Congress&nbsp;vice-president Rahul Gandhi toured the state in September with a three-day road trip, criticising the government for its economic policies and failing at delivering&nbsp;promised jobs for the youth.</p>


The Indian prime minister will kickstart the visit by first making way to the?Dwarkadhish Temple?followed by laying the foundation stone for four national highways projects

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Jamnagar in Gujarat today on a two-day visit to the state. Gujarat: PM Narendra Modi arrives in Jamnagar for his 2-days visit to the state pic.twitter.com/qIpKOxi3fJ — ANI (@ANI) October 7, 2017 × He kickstarted the visit by first making way to the Dwarkadhish Temple where he offered his prayers followed by laying the foundation stone for four national highways projects worth Rs 5,825 crore at Dwarka. PM Narendra Modi offers prayers at Dwarkadhish Temple in Gujarat's Dwarka; CM Vijay Rupani also present. pic.twitter.com/Wi9Fclo317 — ANI (@ANI) October 7, 2017 × Gujarat: PM Narendra Modi at Dwarkadhish Temple in Dwarka; will lay foundation stone of bridge between Okha & Bet Dwarka, later. pic.twitter.com/AezIRP7lFf — ANI (@ANI) October 7, 2017 × Gujarat: PM welcomed at the foundation stone laying ceremony of a bridge between Okha and Bet Dwarka; Union Min Nitin Gadkari also present. pic.twitter.com/cszsIB6AKQ — ANI (@ANI) October 7, 2017 × #WATCH Live from Gujarat: PM Modi addresses at foundation stone laying ceremony of bridge between Okha and Bet Dwar… https://t.co/FRkbcdctuh — ANI (@ANI) October 7, 2017 × Addressing people gathered at the foundation laying ceremony in Gujarat's Dwarka, PM Modi said, "Building of infrastructure should enhance economic activities and add to the atmosphere of development." Speaking on the state of farmers in India, he said,"We are taking steps to ensure greater income for our farmers." On fishermen, he added, "To make the life of our fishermen better we have to empower them, government will give them loans on less interest so they can buy bigger boats." In his speech, PM Modi also addressed the topic of GST and said, "It was like Diwali yesterday when we made some important changes in the Goods and Services Tax. I had already stated earlier that we would look into GST for 3 months and make changes, mend loopholes as per the experience. Centre has tried to make the tax simpler. The common citizen of India wants fruits of development to reach him or her. No one wants their children to live in poverty. We want to help our people." After the speech, he then moved on to Chotila in Surendranagar district where he laid the foundation stones for a greenfield airport at Rajkot. Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid foundation stone of green field airport at Rajkot pic.twitter.com/VeBo4ETojo — ANI (@ANI) October 7, 2017 × Speaking at a rally in Rajkot, PM Modi said, "Once, setting up hand-pumps used to be government's achievement. Today there's a government which has supplied Narmada's water to villages." He added, "There was no aviation policy post-independence. We made those policies & took responsibility to connect smallest of places by air. We made aviation affordable and within reach of the lesser privileged." PM Modi, then moved to the newly-constructed building of IIT Gandhinagar and spoke about the importance of digitisation. Addressing a public meeting, he said, "In this day and age, we cannot afford to have a digital divide. We will try our best that there is no digital divide in the country as it can create problems in social inclusion. Digital technology, Digital literacy, and digital India should be the focus of a good government. If there is digital literacy, whatever money we spend on this will reap the same amount of results. Countries are surprised that we have an advanced biometric system like the Aadhaar scheme." If user friendly technology is introduced then we can take the country on the path of digital literacy: PM Narendra Modi pic.twitter.com/7EGvUrV19Y — ANI (@ANI) October 7, 2017 × Nowhere in the world there is a forensic science university but only in Gujarat: PM Modi in Gandhinagar pic.twitter.com/JAJKlI7yFI — ANI (@ANI) October 7, 2017 × On Sunday, he will give his birth city Vadnagar a visit for the first time since becoming Prime Minister in 2014. According to his itinerary, he will visit the Hatkeshwar Temple and distribute e-tablets to health workers to mark the launch of ImTeCHO (Innovative mobile-phone Technology for Community Health Operations), go to Bharuch and lay the foundation stone for Bhadbhut Barrage to be built over Narmada River and flag off the Antyodaya Express between Udhna (Surat, Gujarat) and Jaynagar (Bihar). PM Modi will address a public meeting in Bharuch before returning to Delhi. This visit comes at a time when the Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi toured the state in September with a three-day road trip, criticising the government for its economic policies and failing at delivering promised jobs for the youth.

'It was like Diwali yesterday when we made important changes in GST': PM Modi in Gujarat

<p>Twenty-two people were killed and 39 injured on Friday in a&nbsp;stampede on a foot overbridge at Mumbai&#39;s Elphinstone railway station, police said.</p>

<p>The stampede occurred near a ticket window between the Lower Parel and Elphinstone stations and was reportedly triggered by heavy rain and the simultaneous arrival of four trains, news reports said.&nbsp;A few women commuters slipped, triggering a stampede.</p>

<p>A top police official said overcrowding led to the stampede.</p>

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<p>However, PTI reported that police suspect a short-circuit near the foot overbridge and the loud sound accompanying it caused panic. People started running, which led to the stampede.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">My deepest condolences to all those who have lost their lives due to the stampede in Mumbai. Prayers with those who are injured.</p>
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<p>Railway minister Piyush Goyal announced compensation for the dead and injured.</p>

<p>He said Rs 5 lakh would be given to the kin of each of the deceased.</p>

<p>The grievously injured would get Rs 1 lakh, while those with minor injuries would get Rs Rs 50,000.</p>

<p>Fifteen people were brought dead to KEM Hospital in Parel, a police official said.</p>

<p>The incident took place at around 10:40 am. The injured were rushed to KEM Hospital and other nearby hospitals in Parel.</p>

<p>Medical and emergency teams were also rushed to the spot.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Railway&nbsp;minister Piyush Goyal said&nbsp;a high-level enquiry had been ordered.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the situation in Mumbai was being continuously monitored and that railway&nbsp;minister Piyush Goyal was in the city to monitor the situation.</p>

<p>Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said the state government and the railway&nbsp;ministry would conduct an enquiry and strict action taken against anyone found guilty.<br />
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One news report quoted a local resident as saying the stampeded was a &quot;disaster waiting to happen&quot;.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The stampede raises several questions about India&#39;s infrastructure.</p>

<p>Cities like Mumbai are particularly vulnerable because of the pressures of population.</p>

<p>Earlier this month,&nbsp;Mumbai was swamped by heavy rains which brought the entire city to a standstill.</p>


The stampede occurred on a footover bridge

Twenty-two people were killed and 39 injured on Friday in a stampede on a foot overbridge at Mumbai's Elphinstone railway station, police said. The stampede occurred near a ticket window between the Lower Parel and Elphinstone stations and was reportedly triggered by heavy rain and the simultaneous arrival of four trains, news reports said. A few women commuters slipped, triggering a stampede. A top police official said overcrowding led to the stampede. #LatestVisuals from KEM hospital where the injured persons are being treated. 22 dead, 39 injured in #MumbaiStampede so far. pic.twitter.com/0g0VNjlndL — ANI (@ANI) September 29, 2017 × Overcrowding lead to stampede. 22 bodies recovered so far, 30 ppl injured: Additional Commissioner of Police, Central Region #MumbaiStampede pic.twitter.com/vd0xUMziwq — ANI (@ANI) September 29, 2017 × #MumbaiStampede Helpline numbers: Churchgate station- 22039840, Mumbai Central station- 23051665 and Elphinstone Road station- 24301614 — ANI (@ANI) September 29, 2017 × However, PTI reported that police suspect a short-circuit near the foot overbridge and the loud sound accompanying it caused panic. People started running, which led to the stampede. My deepest condolences to all those who have lost their lives due to the stampede in Mumbai. Prayers with those who are injured. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 29, 2017 × Situation in Mumbai is being continuously monitored. @PiyushGoyal is in Mumbai taking stock of the situation & ensuring all assistance. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 29, 2017 × Railway minister Piyush Goyal announced compensation for the dead and injured. He said Rs 5 lakh would be given to the kin of each of the deceased. The grievously injured would get Rs 1 lakh, while those with minor injuries would get Rs Rs 50,000. Fifteen people were brought dead to KEM Hospital in Parel, a police official said. The incident took place at around 10:40 am. The injured were rushed to KEM Hospital and other nearby hospitals in Parel. Medical and emergency teams were also rushed to the spot. Shortage of blood in KEM Hospital. B- and AB- blood groups needed. #MumbaiStampede — ANI (@ANI) September 29, 2017 × Railway minister Piyush Goyal said a high-level enquiry had been ordered. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the situation in Mumbai was being continuously monitored and that railway minister Piyush Goyal was in the city to monitor the situation. Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said the state government and the railway ministry would conduct an enquiry and strict action taken against anyone found guilty. One news report quoted a local resident as saying the stampeded was a "disaster waiting to happen". The stampede raises several questions about India's infrastructure. Cities like Mumbai are particularly vulnerable because of the pressures of population. Earlier this month, Mumbai was swamped by heavy rains which brought the entire city to a standstill.

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<p>While addressing the BJP Executive Meeting&nbsp;in Delhi, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has said that his government has <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/all-political-parties-need-to-cooperate-for-improving-situation-in-jk-rajnath-singh-20117" target="_blank">zero tolerance for terrorism in Jammu and Kashmi</a>r.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He added that his government is working for the development of the state.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>&nbsp;He praised Prime Minister by saying that PM Modi has successfully raised the issue of terrorism on the world platform and also revealed Pakistan.</p>

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<p>He also appreciated the prime minister&#39;s <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/ahead-of-pm-modis-visit-to-china-india-china-to-disengage-troops-along-doklam-19576">political diplomacy in dealing with China on the Doklam issue</a>. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Talking about relations with Pakistan, the Union Minister said that his government wants to build cordial relations with the country. He even recalled Prime Minister Narendra Modi&#39;s&nbsp;historic stopover in Pakistan.</p>

<p>PM Modi had made a surprise stopover in Pakistan on 25 December 2016. He visited the country on his way back from Kabul.</p>

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<p>Citing the recent incident that happened in BHU, Gadkari said the PM Modi and president Amit Shah have discussed the incident with the state&#39;s chief minister.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>(Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/at-bjps-executive-meet-amit-shah-takes-potshots-at-rahul-gandhi-for-defending-dynasty-politics-20601" target="_blank">At BJP&#39;s executive meet, Amit Shah takes potshots at Rahul Gandhi for defending dynasty politics</a>)</p>

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?Talking about relations with Pakistan, the Union Minister said that his government had tried building cordial relations with the country. He even recalled Prime Minister Narendra Modi's?historic stopover in Pakistan

While addressing the BJP Executive Meeting in Delhi, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has said that his government has zero tolerance for terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. He added that his government is working for the development of the state. We raised development issues in J&K and made clear that we have zero tolerance towards terrorism:Nitin Gadkari during BJP National Exec meet pic.twitter.com/bnN1NE4dxa — ANI (@ANI) September 25, 2017 × He praised Prime Minister by saying that PM Modi has successfully raised the issue of terrorism on the world platform and also revealed Pakistan. PM pure vishv mein atankwad ke mudde ko prathmikta dene mein safal hue aur Pakistan ko expose karne mein bhi: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari pic.twitter.com/EMakYOCyZ4 — ANI (@ANI) September 25, 2017 × He also appreciated the prime minister's political diplomacy in dealing with China on the Doklam issue. #Doklam ke mudde ko suljhane mein PM Modi ne raajneetik paripakta aur kuutniti ka parichay diya hai:Nitin Gadkari during BJP Natnl Exec Meet pic.twitter.com/iNrvxFO2sA — ANI (@ANI) September 25, 2017 × Talking about relations with Pakistan, the Union Minister said that his government wants to build cordial relations with the country. He even recalled Prime Minister Narendra Modi's historic stopover in Pakistan. PM Modi had made a surprise stopover in Pakistan on 25 December 2016. He visited the country on his way back from Kabul. Pakistan se hum dosti chahte hain, isliye PM protocol chorr ke Pak PM Sharif se mile gaye the: Nitin Gadkari during BJP National Exec meet pic.twitter.com/ii65UcyYgb — ANI (@ANI) September 25, 2017 × Citing the recent incident that happened in BHU, Gadkari said the PM Modi and president Amit Shah have discussed the incident with the state's chief minister. PM Modi and BJP president Amit Shah have talked to UP CM Adityanath over BHU incident: Nitin Gadkari pic.twitter.com/o0IXYmPXbt — ANI (@ANI) September 25, 2017 × (Also Read: At BJP's executive meet, Amit Shah takes potshots at Rahul Gandhi for defending dynasty politics)

Zero tolerance for terrorism in J&K: Nitin Gadkari at BJP executive meeting

<p>Rahul Gandhi gave his second address in the US on Wednesday morning, making jobs the central focus of his talk.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Gandhi was speaking at Princeton University.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The &quot;central question&quot;, he said, is how does India give its people jobs?&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/rahul-gandhi-in-us-makes-no-holds-barred-attack-on-pm-modi-20102" target="_blank">Also read: Rahul Gandhi, in </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/rahul-gandhi-in-us-makes-no-holds-barred-attack-on-pm-modi-20102" target="_blank">US</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/rahul-gandhi-in-us-makes-no-holds-barred-attack-on-pm-modi-20102" target="_blank">, makes no-holds-barred attack on PM Modi</a></p>

<p>He added that if India, as a modern country, is unable to give its people jobs, then it is difficult to give them vision.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;Everyday nearly 30,000 youngsters come into (the) job market. 450 jobs are being provided today,&quot; said Gandhi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Gandhi added that &quot;unemployment is one of the major threats to the growth of the nation&quot;.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He compared India with China, saying India was falling behind.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;We need to realise that China is moving ahead with tremendous power. And we have to work in accordance with that,&quot; said Gandhi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;We have to compete with China and we are not doing that well,&quot; he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He added, &quot;China has a very clear vision. Does India have a similar vision?&quot;&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;What does that vision look like? What kind of cooperation do we have between the two nations? These are fundamental ques we are looking forward to,&quot; he said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He also talked about polarisation, saying it was one of India&#39;s central challenges.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>And added that not enough was being done for gender equality.&nbsp;</p>

<p>And he said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi&#39;s Make-in-India programme, instead of targeting big business, should focus on promoting small businesses.&nbsp;</p>

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'Everyday nearly 30,000 youngsters come into (the) job market. 450 jobs are being provided today,' said Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi gave his second address in the US on Wednesday morning, making jobs the central focus of his talk. Gandhi was speaking at Princeton University. The "central question", he said, is how does India give its people jobs? Also read: Rahul Gandhi, in US, makes no-holds-barred attack on PM Modi He added that if India, as a modern country, is unable to give its people jobs, then it is difficult to give them vision. "Everyday nearly 30,000 youngsters come into (the) job market. 450 jobs are being provided today," said Gandhi. Gandhi added that "unemployment is one of the major threats to the growth of the nation". Central ques is how India gives its ppl jobs.If you,as a modern country,are unable to give them jobs,it's difficult to give them vision: RG — ANI (@ANI) September 20, 2017 × Everyday nearly 30,000 new youngsters come into job market. 450 jobs are being provided today: Rahul Gandhi at Princeton University in US pic.twitter.com/m4zZ9fEMVT — ANI (@ANI) September 20, 2017 × He compared India with China, saying India was falling behind. "We need to realise that China is moving ahead with tremendous power. And we have to work in accordance with that," said Gandhi. "We have to compete with China and we are not doing that well," he said. He added, "China has a very clear vision. Does India have a similar vision?" "What does that vision look like? What kind of cooperation do we have between the two nations? These are fundamental ques we are looking forward to," he said. We have to compete with China and we are not doing that well. China has a very clear vision. Does India have a similar vision?: Rahul Gandhi — ANI (@ANI) September 20, 2017 × What does that vision look like? What kind of coopn do we have b/w the 2 nations? These are fundamental ques we are looking forward to: RG pic.twitter.com/BdKXYOnLwL — ANI (@ANI) September 20, 2017 × He also talked about polarisation, saying it was one of India's central challenges. One of the the central challenges in India is the politics of polarisation: Congress VP Rahul Gandhi at Princeton University in New Jersey. pic.twitter.com/OhIXC9XUCz — ANI (@ANI) September 20, 2017 × And added that not enough was being done for gender equality. And he said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Make-in-India programme, instead of targeting big business, should focus on promoting small businesses. PM Modi's Make-in-India programme instead of targeting large business should concentrate on promoting small businesses: Rahul Gandhi pic.twitter.com/WP30LFu4yh — ANI (@ANI) September 20, 2017 ×

Rahul Gandhi in US: Central question is how does India give its people jobs??

<p>After Rahul Gandhi&#39;s no-holds-barred attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, union minister Smriti Irani launched a counter-broadside against the Congress vice president.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Addressing the media in Delhi, Irani said Rahul Gandhi was a &quot;failed dynast&quot;.</p>

<p>&quot;A failed dynast today chose to speak about his failed political journeys in USA,&quot; she said.</p>

<p>Gandi had attacked the prime minister in a speech -- India at 70: Reflections on the Path Forward -- &nbsp;he gave at the University of California, Berkeley earlier on Tuesday morning. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Irani said Gandhi&#39;s charges against Prime Minister Narendra Modi were not surprising. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>She said he had failed to connect with the people of India and that he was now criticising his political opponents from a foreign platform.</p>

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<p>Nor did she agree with Gandhi&#39;s statement that dynasts and dynasties are fundamental to India.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/rahul-gandhi-in-us-makes-no-holds-barred-attack-on-pm-modi-20102" target="_blank">Also </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/rahul-gandhi-in-us-makes-no-holds-barred-attack-on-pm-modi-20102" target="_blank">read:</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/rahul-gandhi-in-us-makes-no-holds-barred-attack-on-pm-modi-20102" target="_blank">&nbsp;Rahul Gandhi, in </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/rahul-gandhi-in-us-makes-no-holds-barred-attack-on-pm-modi-20102" target="_blank">US</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/rahul-gandhi-in-us-makes-no-holds-barred-attack-on-pm-modi-20102" target="_blank">, makes no-holds-barred attack on PM Modi</a></p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Fact that he (Rahul Gandhi) says that dynasts &amp; dynasties is the very fulcrum of India in itself is an anomaly: Smriti Irani</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">To say that Congress became arrogant under Smt. Gandhi and hence lost election is a big political confession in itself: Smriti Irani on RG <a href="https://t.co/kKEJTgv0IK">pic.twitter.com/kKEJTgv0IK</a></p>
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<p>And she added that Rahul Gandhi saying the Congress became arrogant under Sonia Gandhi, and lost an election, was a big political confession.&nbsp;</p>


'A failed dynast today chose to speak about his failed political journeys,' she said

After Rahul Gandhi's no-holds-barred attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, union minister Smriti Irani launched a counter-broadside against the Congress vice president. Addressing the media in Delhi, Irani said Rahul Gandhi was a "failed dynast". "A failed dynast today chose to speak about his failed political journeys in USA," she said. Gandi had attacked the prime minister in a speech -- India at 70: Reflections on the Path Forward -- he gave at the University of California, Berkeley earlier on Tuesday morning. A failed dynast today chose to speak about his failed political journeys in USA: Smriti Irani on Rahul Gandhi pic.twitter.com/1hCoXHyMeY — ANI (@ANI) September 12, 2017 × Irani said Gandhi's charges against Prime Minister Narendra Modi were not surprising. The fact that Mr. Gandhi chose to belittle the PM is not surprising infact expected: Smriti Irani on Rahul Gandhi's statement — ANI (@ANI) September 12, 2017 × She said he had failed to connect with the people of India and that he was now criticising his political opponents from a foreign platform. After failing to connect with ppl of India Mr Gandhi chooses platform of convenience for berating his political opponents-Smriti Irani on RG pic.twitter.com/6yzRvbuxnL — ANI (@ANI) September 12, 2017 × Nor did she agree with Gandhi's statement that dynasts and dynasties are fundamental to India. Also read: Rahul Gandhi, in US, makes no-holds-barred attack on PM Modi Fact that he (Rahul Gandhi) says that dynasts & dynasties is the very fulcrum of India in itself is an anomaly: Smriti Irani — ANI (@ANI) September 12, 2017 × To say that Congress became arrogant under Smt. Gandhi and hence lost election is a big political confession in itself: Smriti Irani on RG pic.twitter.com/kKEJTgv0IK — ANI (@ANI) September 12, 2017 × And she added that Rahul Gandhi saying the Congress became arrogant under Sonia Gandhi, and lost an election, was a big political confession.

Smriti Irani responds to Rahul Gandhi, calls him 'failed dynast'

<p>Rahul Gandhi has said the idea of non-violence is under attack today in India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Gandhi was making a speech at the University of California, Berkeley.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Gandhi is on a two-week tour to the US.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But, Gandhi added, the idea of of non-violence is the only idea that can take humanity forward.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;Hatred,anger and violence can destroy us, the politics of polarisation is very dangerous,&quot; said Gandhi.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Gandhi also spoke about the 1984 Sikh riots which broke out after the assassination of his grandmother, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, by her Sikh bodyguards.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;I am with them in their quest for justice,&quot; he said of the riot victims. &quot;Violence against anybody I strongly condemn,&quot; he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;I lost my father, my grandmother to violence, if I don&#39;t understand violence then who will?&quot; Gandhi said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He also spoke about dynasty.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;Most of the country runs like this,&quot; he said, &quot;so don&#39;t go after me.&quot; &nbsp;</p>

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<p>&quot;Akhilesh Yadav a dynast, Mr Stalin a dynast, Mr Dhumal&#39;s son a dynast,&quot; he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>And he spoke about demonetisation, saying the decision was taken without consulting Parliament and that it caused tremendous damage.&nbsp;</p>


Gandhi is on a two-week tour to the US.?His comments were made at the University of California, Berkeley

Rahul Gandhi has said the idea of non-violence is under attack today in India. Gandhi was making a speech at the University of California, Berkeley. Gandhi is on a two-week tour to the US. But, Gandhi added, the idea of of non-violence is the only idea that can take humanity forward. "Hatred,anger and violence can destroy us, the politics of polarisation is very dangerous," said Gandhi. Hatred,anger and violence can destroy us, the politics of polarization is very dangerous: Rahul Gandhi in #UCBerkeley pic.twitter.com/ZfKn6GBPYV — ANI (@ANI) September 12, 2017 × Gandhi also spoke about the 1984 Sikh riots which broke out after the assassination of his grandmother, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, by her Sikh bodyguards. "I am with them in their quest for justice," he said of the riot victims. "Violence against anybody I strongly condemn," he added. "I lost my father, my grandmother to violence, if I don't understand violence then who will?" Gandhi said. I lost my father,my grandmother to violence, if I don't understand violence then who will?: Rahul Gandhi in #UCBerkeley — ANI (@ANI) September 12, 2017 × He also spoke about dynasty. "Most of the country runs like this," he said, "so don't go after me." Most of the country runs like this, so don't go after me, Akhilesh Yadav a dynast, Mr Stalin a dynast,Mr Dhumal's son a dynast:Rahul Gandhi pic.twitter.com/eIDsvnlxtp — ANI (@ANI) September 12, 2017 × "Akhilesh Yadav a dynast, Mr Stalin a dynast, Mr Dhumal's son a dynast," he said. And he spoke about demonetisation, saying the decision was taken without consulting Parliament and that it caused tremendous damage.

Idea of non-violence under attack in India: Rahul Gandhi

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi today pitched for an organised and coordinated action on counter-terrorism, as he suggested 10 commitments through which BRICS leadership for global transformation can be achieved.</p>

<p>Speaking at the &quot;BRICS Emerging Markets and Developing Countries Dialogue&quot;, organised by China on sidelines of BRICS Summit as an outreach exercise, Prime Minister Modi also assured India&#39;s partnership with fellow developing countries, while pursuing its own aspirations for growth.</p>

<p>&quot;Whatever we do, will impact the world substantially. So, it is our solemn duty to make a better world -- brick by brick, or, through BRICS...,&quot; PM Modi said.</p>

<p>&quot;I had spoken about the BRICS driving the global transformation in the next ten years for it to be a Golden Decade. I suggest that this can be brought about with our proactive approach, policies and action,&quot; he said.</p>

<p>Apart from PM Modi, leaders of Brazil, Russia, China, South Africa and five guest countries -- Egypt, Tajikistan, Thailand, Mexico and Kenya -- attended the dialogue.</p>

<p>Describing these countries as &quot;close and valued&quot; partners of India, the prime minister said he was pleased to exchange perspectives with them on the shared priority of achieving comprehensive sustainable development and thanked President Xi Jinping for bringing the countries together.</p>

<p>He said that BRICS, which represents almost half of the humanity, can achieve global transformation with a proactive approach, policies and action based on ten &quot;Noble Commitments&quot;.</p>

<p>The commitments include creating a safer world by organised and coordinated action on at least three issues -- counter terrorism, cyber security and disaster management.</p>

<p>The commitments suggested by the prime minister also included creating a greener world by taking concerted action on countering climate change through initiatives such as the International Solar Alliance.</p>

<p>Other noble commitments were -- creating an enabled world, creating an inclusive world, creating a digital world, creating a skilled world, creating a healthier world, creating an equitable world, creating a connected world and creating a harmonious world.</p>

<p>Talking about India&#39;s national review of sustainable development goals as per the UN&#39;s &#39;2030 Agenda&#39;, the prime minister said the bedrock of the country&#39;s development agenda lies in the notion of &#39;Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikaas&#39; (with all, for everybody&#39;s development).</p>

<p>&quot;Our programmes are geared to accomplish these priority goals in a time-bound manner. To cite just one example, our three-pronged approach of providing a bank account to the unbanked, providing a biometric identity to all, and using innovative mobile governance solutions, has enabled direct benefit transfers to almost 360 million people for the first time,&quot; he said.</p>

<p>Maintaining that India would like to see such domestic efforts buttressed by strong international partnerships, Prime Minister Modi said the country stands ready to play its part. &quot;India has a long tradition of partnerships with fellow developing countries, while pursuing our own aspirations for growth. At every step, we have shared our experience and resources across a range of sectors: from strengthening democratic institutions to deploying high-tech solutions for public good,&quot; the prime minister said.</p>

<p>He also noted that India had launched the South Asia Satellite for the benefit of willing regional partners in meeting their developmental goals in education, healthcare, communication and disaster management.</p>

<p>He also said that for over half a century, India&#39;s flagship initiative -- Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) -- has offered training and skill development to 161 partner countries from Asia, Africa, Eastern Europe, Latin America, Caribbean and Pacific Island states.</p>

<p>&quot;And, in all of this, our &#39;no strings attached&#39; model of cooperation is driven purely by the requirements and priorities of our partner countries,&quot; PM Modi added.</p>


At the BRICS summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today pitched for an organised and coordinated action on counter-terrorism

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today pitched for an organised and coordinated action on counter-terrorism, as he suggested 10 commitments through which BRICS leadership for global transformation can be achieved. Speaking at the "BRICS Emerging Markets and Developing Countries Dialogue", organised by China on sidelines of BRICS Summit as an outreach exercise, Prime Minister Modi also assured India's partnership with fellow developing countries, while pursuing its own aspirations for growth. "Whatever we do, will impact the world substantially. So, it is our solemn duty to make a better world -- brick by brick, or, through BRICS...," PM Modi said. "I had spoken about the BRICS driving the global transformation in the next ten years for it to be a Golden Decade. I suggest that this can be brought about with our proactive approach, policies and action," he said. Apart from PM Modi, leaders of Brazil, Russia, China, South Africa and five guest countries -- Egypt, Tajikistan, Thailand, Mexico and Kenya -- attended the dialogue. Describing these countries as "close and valued" partners of India, the prime minister said he was pleased to exchange perspectives with them on the shared priority of achieving comprehensive sustainable development and thanked President Xi Jinping for bringing the countries together. He said that BRICS, which represents almost half of the humanity, can achieve global transformation with a proactive approach, policies and action based on ten "Noble Commitments". The commitments include creating a safer world by organised and coordinated action on at least three issues -- counter terrorism, cyber security and disaster management. The commitments suggested by the prime minister also included creating a greener world by taking concerted action on countering climate change through initiatives such as the International Solar Alliance. Other noble commitments were -- creating an enabled world, creating an inclusive world, creating a digital world, creating a skilled world, creating a healthier world, creating an equitable world, creating a connected world and creating a harmonious world. Talking about India's national review of sustainable development goals as per the UN's '2030 Agenda', the prime minister said the bedrock of the country's development agenda lies in the notion of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikaas' (with all, for everybody's development). "Our programmes are geared to accomplish these priority goals in a time-bound manner. To cite just one example, our three-pronged approach of providing a bank account to the unbanked, providing a biometric identity to all, and using innovative mobile governance solutions, has enabled direct benefit transfers to almost 360 million people for the first time," he said. Maintaining that India would like to see such domestic efforts buttressed by strong international partnerships, Prime Minister Modi said the country stands ready to play its part. "India has a long tradition of partnerships with fellow developing countries, while pursuing our own aspirations for growth. At every step, we have shared our experience and resources across a range of sectors: from strengthening democratic institutions to deploying high-tech solutions for public good," the prime minister said. He also noted that India had launched the South Asia Satellite for the benefit of willing regional partners in meeting their developmental goals in education, healthcare, communication and disaster management. He also said that for over half a century, India's flagship initiative -- Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) -- has offered training and skill development to 161 partner countries from Asia, Africa, Eastern Europe, Latin America, Caribbean and Pacific Island states. "And, in all of this, our 'no strings attached' model of cooperation is driven purely by the requirements and priorities of our partner countries," PM Modi added.

The Ten Commitments of Modi

<p>At this year&#39;s International Yoga Day celebrations here, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will have for company scores of roza-observing Muslims who will be performing various asanas.</p>

<p>At least 300 Muslim men and women under the banner of the Muslim Rashtriya Manch will be among the 55,000-strong participants at the Ramabai Ambedkar Maidan.</p>

<p>&quot;More than 1,000 Muslims had contacted us about participating in the International Yoga Day celebrations, but at least 300 have confirmed their participation. Most of the participants will be observing roza, while performing yoga.</p>

<p>&quot;In fact most of them are likely to arrive to the programme venue after Sehri (pre-dawn meal),&quot; Mahiraj Dhwaj Singh, national co-convenor (organisation) of Muslim Rashtriya Manch for UP and Uttarakhand, told PTI.</p>

<p>Azam Khan, the national president of Shriram Mandir Nirman Muslim Karsevak Manch, will also be performing yoga while fasting.<br />
&quot;I will be participating in the third International Yoga Day celebrations and performing various yoga asanas (postures),&quot; he said.</p>

<p>Singh said a request seeking a separate area for the Muslims participants will be made to the organisers.</p>

<p>Mohsin Raza, minister of state for Muslim Waqf and Haj, when contacted, said, &quot;I will also participate and perform yoga while observing roza. Both yoga and roza are good for one&#39;s health.&quot;</p>

<p>Raees Khan, the UP and Uttarakhand in-charge of Muslim Rashtriya Manch, informed that the manch is trying to ensure attendance of at least 1,000 Muslim yoga enthusiasts at Modi&#39;s programme.</p>

<p>&quot;So far 300 have already confirmed their participation. Most of the participants will be rozadars. Since 15 days, the participants have been practicing different aasans and postures,&quot; he said.</p>

<p>Member of UP unit of BJP Iqbal Haidar, who also heads a brotherhood committee of Muslims and had pledged to build Ram temple in Ayodhya, said, &quot;I will be fasting, but at the same time participate in the Yoga Day celebrations. Yoga and roza are two different entities, and there should be no confusion in this regard. There should also be no difficulty or restriction on the participation of a rozedar in yoga programmes.&quot;</p>

<p>For convenience of ordinary citizens, LED screens will be installed at different parks in Lucknow, so that visitors could also participate simultaneously. Directions have already been issued to hold a 28-day workshop for the participants prior to the International Yoga Day.</p>

<p>The main programme would be the mass yoga demonstration from 7.00 am to 8.00 am, which will adhere to Common Yoga Protocol. Other events would include yoga fests, seminars, workshops, musical and cultural programmes.</p>

<p>(PTI)&nbsp;</p>


Prime Minister Narendra Modi will have for company scores of roza-observing Muslims who will be performing various asanas

At this year's International Yoga Day celebrations here, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will have for company scores of roza-observing Muslims who will be performing various asanas. At least 300 Muslim men and women under the banner of the Muslim Rashtriya Manch will be among the 55,000-strong participants at the Ramabai Ambedkar Maidan. "More than 1,000 Muslims had contacted us about participating in the International Yoga Day celebrations, but at least 300 have confirmed their participation. Most of the participants will be observing roza, while performing yoga. "In fact most of them are likely to arrive to the programme venue after Sehri (pre-dawn meal)," Mahiraj Dhwaj Singh, national co-convenor (organisation) of Muslim Rashtriya Manch for UP and Uttarakhand, told PTI. Azam Khan, the national president of Shriram Mandir Nirman Muslim Karsevak Manch, will also be performing yoga while fasting. "I will be participating in the third International Yoga Day celebrations and performing various yoga asanas (postures)," he said. Singh said a request seeking a separate area for the Muslims participants will be made to the organisers. Mohsin Raza, minister of state for Muslim Waqf and Haj, when contacted, said, "I will also participate and perform yoga while observing roza. Both yoga and roza are good for one's health." Raees Khan, the UP and Uttarakhand in-charge of Muslim Rashtriya Manch, informed that the manch is trying to ensure attendance of at least 1,000 Muslim yoga enthusiasts at Modi's programme. "So far 300 have already confirmed their participation. Most of the participants will be rozadars. Since 15 days, the participants have been practicing different aasans and postures," he said. Member of UP unit of BJP Iqbal Haidar, who also heads a brotherhood committee of Muslims and had pledged to build Ram temple in Ayodhya, said, "I will be fasting, but at the same time participate in the Yoga Day celebrations. Yoga and roza are two different entities, and there should be no confusion in this regard. There should also be no difficulty or restriction on the participation of a rozedar in yoga programmes." For convenience of ordinary citizens, LED screens will be installed at different parks in Lucknow, so that visitors could also participate simultaneously. Directions have already been issued to hold a 28-day workshop for the participants prior to the International Yoga Day. The main programme would be the mass yoga demonstration from 7.00 am to 8.00 am, which will adhere to Common Yoga Protocol. Other events would include yoga fests, seminars, workshops, musical and cultural programmes. (PTI)

Yoga Day: Fasting Muslims to take part in PM Modi's UP event

<p>It is a known fact that Prime Minister Narendra Modi neither takes a break on weekends nor break his fasts even when travelling abroad. He not only keeps a packed schedule which to many can be described as punishing but also doesn&rsquo;t eat anything except juice and warm water through the fast.</p>

<p>This weekend is one such example which comes in midst of Chaitra Navratra, a nine day of fasting which holds spiritual importance for the Prime Minister. Despite the fast, Narendra Modi has decided to stick to a tight schedule. Instead of food, his menu would constitute of infrastructure, justice, diplomacy, technology and spirituality.</p>

<p>On Saturday, the Prime Minister will be host to the visiting Malaysian Prime Minister, Najib Razak, for bilateral talks at Delhi&rsquo;s Hyderabad House. PMO sources confirmed to WION that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would start his day with a ceremonial reception at 9 am and would accompany his Malaysian counterpart till late evening. The official banquet is expected to start after 6:30 pm which could continue till 8 pm. But his day will not come to an end with the banquet.</p>

<p>He will rest for half an hour after the banquet and then proceed to address India&rsquo;s sharpest &ldquo;tech&rdquo; minds, who are taking part in the final round of the Smart India Hackathon. The Hackathon&nbsp;will take place over two days from Saturday 8 am until Sunday 8 pm. It will focus on social issues and problems identified by 29 Ministries and Departments of the Union Government. Roughly 10,000 participants have qualified for the final round.</p>

<p>The Prime Minister after the banquet would address the participants at 10 pm on Saturday night which is expected to last for 30 minutes and would be followed by an interaction with participants across multiple locations. The hackathon is scheduled for a 36-hour period from 8 am on Saturday, to 8 pm on Sunday.</p>

<p>On Sunday, 2nd April, Prime Minister will fly early morning to Allahabad to attend the closing celebrations of the 150th anniversary of Allahabad High Court. Once the&nbsp;function is over the Prime Minister without taking a break would fly to Udhampur where he will drive through the India&rsquo;s longest tunnel. He will dedicate Chenani-Nashri tunnel to the nation, which will significantly improve connectivity between Jammu and Srinagar. After the drive through Prime Minister will address a public rally in Udhampur where he could touch upon developments taking place in Kashmir. Once the function is over, he would fly back to Delhi. Monday would be a routine 12-hour work day for the Prime Minister.</p>

<p>(WION)</p>


Instead of food, his menu would constitute of infrastructure, justice, diplomacy, technology and spirituality

It is a known fact that Prime Minister Narendra Modi neither takes a break on weekends nor break his fasts even when travelling abroad. He not only keeps a packed schedule which to many can be described as punishing but also doesn’t eat anything except juice and warm water through the fast. This weekend is one such example which comes in midst of Chaitra Navratra, a nine day of fasting which holds spiritual importance for the Prime Minister. Despite the fast, Narendra Modi has decided to stick to a tight schedule. Instead of food, his menu would constitute of infrastructure, justice, diplomacy, technology and spirituality. On Saturday, the Prime Minister will be host to the visiting Malaysian Prime Minister, Najib Razak, for bilateral talks at Delhi’s Hyderabad House. PMO sources confirmed to WION that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would start his day with a ceremonial reception at 9 am and would accompany his Malaysian counterpart till late evening. The official banquet is expected to start after 6:30 pm which could continue till 8 pm. But his day will not come to an end with the banquet. He will rest for half an hour after the banquet and then proceed to address India’s sharpest “tech” minds, who are taking part in the final round of the Smart India Hackathon. The Hackathon will take place over two days from Saturday 8 am until Sunday 8 pm. It will focus on social issues and problems identified by 29 Ministries and Departments of the Union Government. Roughly 10,000 participants have qualified for the final round. The Prime Minister after the banquet would address the participants at 10 pm on Saturday night which is expected to last for 30 minutes and would be followed by an interaction with participants across multiple locations. The hackathon is scheduled for a 36-hour period from 8 am on Saturday, to 8 pm on Sunday. On Sunday, 2nd April, Prime Minister will fly early morning to Allahabad to attend the closing celebrations of the 150th anniversary of Allahabad High Court. Once the function is over the Prime Minister without taking a break would fly to Udhampur where he will drive through the India’s longest tunnel. He will dedicate Chenani-Nashri tunnel to the nation, which will significantly improve connectivity between Jammu and Srinagar. After the drive through Prime Minister will address a public rally in Udhampur where he could touch upon developments taking place in Kashmir. Once the function is over, he would fly back to Delhi. Monday would be a routine 12-hour work day for the Prime Minister. (WION)

Weekend Navratri menu of Prime Minister Narendra Modi