Spoke to the President of the Palestinian Authority H.E. Mahmoud Abbas. Conveyed my condolences at the loss of civilian lives at the Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza. We will continue to send humanitarian assistance for the Palestinian people. Shared our deep concern at the terrorism,…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 19, 2023

Prime Minister Modi addressed the Palestine authorities for the first time since the Israel-Hamas conflict erupted on October 7, following Hamas’ unexpected offensive into Israel.

Prime Minister Modi earlier conveyed his solidarity with Israel and engaged in a conversation with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel. Prime Minister Modi expressed shock and concern on Wednesday regarding the civilian casualties of the ongoing conflict, following reports that thousands of people were slain in an assault on a hospital in Gaza. Although the Israeli Defense Forces cited an analysis report to prove that the attack was caused by a misfired rocket from the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, a terrorist organization labeled by both Israel and the United States, no one accepted culpability for the incident.

What is India’s long-standing position in Israel-Palestine?

Following Prime Minister Modi’s statement endorsing Israel’s position, a discourse ensued regarding the official stance of India regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict. Israel and India maintain strategic diplomatic relations. India’s inaugural prime minister to visit Israel and Palestine is Narendra Modi. India opposed the 2017 United States and Israeli resolution designating all of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

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The ministry of external affairs earlier said India believes in long-standing support for the establishment of a sovereign, independent and viable state of Palestine. “India always advocated the resumption of direct negotiations towards establishing a sovereign, independent, and viable state of Palestine, living within secure and recognised borders, side by side at peace with Israel. I think that position remains the same,” MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said.

In contrast, India vehemently denounces terrorism and the attack carried out by Hamas against Israel.

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Prime Minister Modi additionally beseeched the sacred Adi-Kailash for blessings at his place of residence, a location renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty and spiritual significance.

Previously, Modi stated in an X post, “Our administration is dedicated to the rapid development of the state and the well-being of every individual residing in Devbhoomi Uttarakhand. In order to expedite the process, I shall formally commence and sign the foundation stones for a number of initiatives in Pithoragarh.”

#WATCH | Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand: PM Narendra Modi performs pooja at Parvati Kund.

PM Modi will also visit Gunji village to interact with local people, along with the Army, ITBP and BRO. pic.twitter.com/BPLv8eql5I

— ANI (@ANI) October 12, 2023

“Moreover, I will have the privilege of engaging in conversation with the inhabitants of Gunji village.” “A darshan of the spiritually significant Parvati Kund and a puja at Jageshwar Dham are two additional highlights of the tour that I eagerly anticipate,” he added.

Alongside the Army, ITBP, and BRO, he is also scheduled to visit Gunji village to engage in conversation with the local populace.

Following his supplications to Lord Shiva at the Jageshwar Dham, he will deliver a speech at the Pithoragarh public assembly.

Additionally, he will engage in discussions with Army, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), and Border Roads Organisation (BRO) personnel. The Prime Minister will arrive in Jageshwar, Almora district, at approximately 12 noon, where he will conduct a darshan and pooja at Jageshwar Dham. “Situated at an approximate elevation of 6200 feet, the Jageshwar Dham is comprised of 224 stone temples,” a PMO statement read.

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Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to inaugurate a variety of development initiatives, which will collectively require an investment of approximately 4,200 crore rupees. Horticulture, education, healthcare, transportation, electricity, irrigation, water supply, and rural development are among the industries affected by these initiatives. One noteworthy endeavor is the establishment of 21,398 polyhouses with the intention of augmenting the yield and caliber of vegetables and blossoms.

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The statement said, “While in New Delhi, the President will also praise Prime Minister Modi’s leadership of the G20 and reaffirm the US’s commitment to the G20 as the premier forum for economic cooperation, including by hosting it in 2026.”

During his trip to India, Biden will attend the G20 Summit. There, he and other G20 leaders will talk about how they can work together to solve global problems, such as the transition to clean energy and fighting climate change, reducing the economic and social effects of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and making multilateral development banks stronger.

“On Saturday and Sunday, the President will take part in the G20 summit. At the summit, the President and G20 partners will talk about ways to work together on a variety of global issues, such as the clean energy transition and fighting climate change, reducing the economic and social effects of Putin’s war in Ukraine, and improving the ability of multilateral development banks, such as the World Bank, to fight poverty, including by tackling global challenges.”

On August 29, White House press secretary Karine Jean Pierre said that US President Joe Biden will “reaffirm US commitment to the G20” as the world’s top forum for economic cooperation. Biden will also talk about a variety of issues, including the social effects of Russia’s war in Ukraine, the White House said on Tuesday. Karine Jean Pierre said these things during a meeting with reporters.

Pierre told reporters about the US President’s plan that Biden “will go to Hanoi, Vietnam, on September 10 after attending the G20 Summit in New Delhi.”

In response to a question about what President Biden wants to accomplish at G20, the White House press secretary said, “President Biden will reaffirm the US commitment to the G20 as the world’s top forum for economic cooperation.”

She also said that Biden will “discuss a range of joint efforts to deal with global issues, such as the clean energy transition and fighting climate change, reducing the economic and social effects of Russia’s war in Ukraine, and improving the ability of multilateral development banks to fight poverty and deal with the major transnational challenges that countries all over the world are facing.”

India took the G20 Presidency on December 1 last year. The 18th G20 Summit, which will take place in New Delhi on September 9 and 10, will be the culmination of all the G20 talks and processes that have taken place this year.

A G20 Leaders’ Declaration will be approved at the end of the G20 Summit, stating Leaders’ commitment towards the priorities discussed and agreed upon during the various ministerial and working group meetings.

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The Group of Twenty (G20) is made up of 19 countries: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, and the European Union. The G20 members encompass around 85 per cent of the global GDP, over 75 per cent of the global trade, and about two-thirds of the world population.

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The White House announced on Tuesday that he and other G20 partners will discuss joint efforts to address global issues such as clean energy transition and combating climate change, mitigating economic and social impacts of the Ukraine war, and enhancing the capacity of multilateral development banks such as the World Bank to better combat poverty.

During his visit to New Delhi, the US President will laud Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s G20 leadership and “reaffirm the US commitment to the G20 as the premier forum for economic cooperation, which includes hosting it in 2026.”

India assumed the G20 presidency from 1 December 2022 to 30 November 2023 and has hosted numerous meetings across the country.

During Modi’s State visit to the United States in June of this year, Biden expressed his excitement for the G20 summit in New Delhi in September.

Biden applauded New Delhi’s leadership in its current G20 presidency, which brought a renewed focus on strengthening multilateral institutions and international cooperation to address “global challenges such as climate change, pandemics, fragility and conflict, along with work to accelerate achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and lay the foundation for strong, sustainable, balanced, and inclusive growth,” according to a joint statement from India and the United States.

Biden’s trip to India for the G20 Summit was also mentioned by Donald Lu, assistant secretary of state for South and Central Asia.

“This will be a pivotal year for the India-United States relationship. India hosts the G20, while the United States hosts APEC and Japan hosts the G7. We have many QUAD members who are assuming leadership positions, and this provides us with opportunities to bring our nations closer together, as Lu had previously stated.

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken travelled to India for the G20 meeting of foreign ministers. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen and Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo travelled to India and attended the India-US Forum in the capital city.

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“To this day, Mizoram has not forgotten that day because no endeavour has been made to heal that wound. Who was in charge then? Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The Congress covered this up,” Prime Minister Modi said, adding that the Congress had destroyed the trust of the northeast. The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, stated, “This wound always resurfaces in one form or another.”

“In 1962, when China attacked India, when people of the country were expecting the government to save them, Nehru said in his radio speech ‘my heart goes out to the people of Assam’. This was the circumstance. This radio broadcast reminds people of how Nehru ji abandoned them to their fate, Prime Minister Modi said.

Northeast jigad ka tukda: PM Modi on Manipur

“The situation in Manipur is presented as if the difficulties just arose recently. Congress bears responsibility for this situation. “The people of the northeast are not to blame,” said Prime Minister Modi.

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Once upon a time in Manipur, photographs of Mahatma Gandhi were prohibited in government offices. Who held authority then? PM Modi said as NDA lawmakers chanted “Congress.” “Their suffering and compassion are selective. They cannot consider the nation or humanity. Their sympathy begins and ends with politics, Prime Minister Modi said, adding that bandhs and blockades in Manipur are a thing of the past.

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Manipur women paraded naked: ‘Capital punishment will be considered’

After the initial arrest, which was made only after the footage of the incident went viral, N Biren Singh stated that the death penalty would be considered for the perpetrators. As calls for his resignation grew louder, the prime minister tweeted, “Let it be known that there is absolutely no place in our society for such heinous acts.”

“My heart goes out to the two women who were subjected to a profoundly disgraceful and inhumane act, as depicted in the upsetting video that surfaced yesterday. As soon as the video surfaced, the Manipur Police took Suo-moto notice of the incident and moved swiftly to make the first arrest this morning. A thorough investigation is currently ongoing, and we will ensure that all of the perpetrators are punished severely, including considering the possibility of the death penalty. “Let it be known that such heinous acts have no place in our society,” the chief minister tweeted.

‘Using women as an instrument…simply unacceptable’: CJI

Taking suo moto notice of the viral video, the Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud, stated that the incident is inexcusable. “Using women as a tool in a region of communal conflict. The worst constitutional violations. We are profoundly troubled by the videos that have emerged. We will act if the government does not,” the CJI stated.

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My heart filled with pain, anger: PM Modi

In his address prior to the Monsoon Session of Parliament, Prime Minister Modi mentioned Manipur and stated that his heart is filled with anguish and rage. The incident is a disgrace for the 140 crore people of India, and no perpetrator will be spared in any part of the country, Prime Minister Modi assured.

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#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds roadshow in Bikaner, Rajasthan. pic.twitter.com/pixKVc75DP

— ANI (@ANI) July 8, 2023

On Friday, Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, Rajasthan Assembly Opposition Leader Rajendra Rathore, and Deputy Opposition Leader Satish Poonia conducted a review meeting and inspected the rally site.

During the program, Modi will reportedly place the foundation stone and inaugurate projects worth more than Rs 2,500 crore, according to a party statement. He will also speak at a public gathering.

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Meghwal stated that a significant number of Bikaner and neighboring residents will attend the rally.

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Here are the latest updates on Cyclone Biparjoy:

1. The IMD in its bulletin on Sunday night issued a ‘yellow’ alert for Gujarat due to Cyclone Biparjoy. “Cyclone Alert for Saurashtra & Kutch Coast: Yellow Message. ESCS BIPARJOY over east-central Arabian Sea, at 1730 IST of 11th June near lat 18.6N & long 67.7E, Likely to cross between Mandvi (Gujarat) & Karachi (Pakistan) by noon of 15th June,” it said.
2. Amid the cyclone alert, officials at Deendayal Port Authority in Kandla at Gujarat’s Kutch have started shifting people from low-lying areas to temporary shelters. Public Relations Officer of Deendayal Port Authority Om Prakash said that six ships have left the port and 11 more will be departing on Monday, reported news agency ANI. He added that port officials and ship owners have also been asked to remain alert.
3. Several parts of Mumbai and Maharashtra on Sunday night witnessed rainfall and strong winds as the intensity of cyclone Biparjoy increased.
4. Meanwhile, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in Pakistan has also put the authorities concerned on high alert as the cyclone is likely to affect Sindh’s coastal regions on June 13.
5. The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) on Sunday organised a series of meetings of the Joint Assessment Team handling weather and tropical conditions – as part of its efforts to monitor and evaluate the tropical conditions in the UAE and the possible impact on the country. Through the ongoing monitoring, the NCEMA affirmed that tropical cyclone Biparjoy has been reclassified as Cat-2 – as the wind speed around the centre grew to a range of 165 to 175 km/h, reported ANI. It also said that the Cyclone is expected to continue moving north and northeast towards the India-Pakistan coast, and will have no impact on the UAE over the next five days.

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According to the specifics, the prime minister will visit the accident site and then the hospital in Cuttack where the injured have been admitted.

According to government source, the prime minister convened a meeting earlier today to review the situation surrounding the Odisha railway accident.

The railways announced today that rescue operations at the disaster site have concluded.

The train crash, the fourth deadliest in India according to available records, occurred near the Bahanaga Baazar station in Balasore district, about 250 km south of Kolkata and 170 km north of Bhubaneswar, around 7 pm on Friday, prompting the Railway Ministry to order a probe.

The investigation into the train accident will be headed by AM Chowdhary, Commissioner of Railway Safety for the South East Circle, according to a statement from the Indian Railways. The Commissioner of Railway Safety is subordinate to the Department of Civil Aviation.

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Several coaches of the 12864 Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express derailed and tumbled onto adjacent tracks, according to an official.

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In the presence of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Nepalese Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’, the MOU was signed at Hyderabad House in New Delhi.

“NHPC Limited (A Govt. of India Enterprise) and Vidhyut Utpadan Company Limited (VUCL), Nepal signed an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) today in New Delhi for the development of the Phukot Karnali Hydro Electric Project (480MW) in Nepal,” according to an official statement from the Ministry of Power.

RK Vishnoi, CMD, NHPC and Surya Prasad Rijal, MD, VUCL, Nepal exchanging MOU documents for the development of the Phukot Karnali Hydro Electric Project in the national capital in the presence of PM Narendra Modi and his Nepalese counterpart Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’.

“NHPC Limited, a Schedule ‘A’ Enterprise of the Government of India with ‘MINI RATNA’ status, is a premier PSU in India for the development of hydropower, and Vidhyut Utpadan Company Limited (VUCL), Nepal is responsible to develop, build, own, and operate large-scale hydropower projects in a public-private partnership model in Nepal,” read the official release.

The MOU was signed by RK Vishnoi, Chairman and Managing Director of NHPC, and Surya Prasad Rijal, Managing Director of VUCL. The signature of this MOU marks a turning point in the India-Nepal Joint Vision for Cooperation in the Power Sector.

The initiative will utilize the flow of the Karnali River to generate electricity, which will then be fed into Nepal’s integrated power grid.

The facility will have an installed capacity of 480 MW and an average annual generation of approximately 2,448 GWh.

The main features of the project are a 109-meter-tall RCC dam and an underground powerhouse that will house six 79-MW turbines. Additionally, in order to minimize environmental impact, a Surface Power House with a 6 MW capacity, comprised of two 3 MW engines, is planned.

Earlier today, during a special press briefing on the visit of Nepalese Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ to India, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra stated, “The two leaders engaged in fairly comprehensive, constructive, and future-oriented discussions aimed at advancing the India-Nepal bilateral relationship in a constructive, progressive, and mutually beneficial manner for both our societies.”

Regarding the signature of MoUs and other agreements, Kwatra stated that NHPC India had signed an MoU for the development of the 480-megawatt Phukot Karnali hydroelectric project in western Nepal.

“NHPC India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the development of the 480 MW Phukot Karnali hydropower project in Western Nepal. The two Prime Ministers also welcomed the signature of the project development agreement for the 679 megawatt Lower Arun Project by India’s Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN), the Foreign Secretary said in a statement to the media following bilateral talks between India and Nepal.

In April of this year, the 53rd meeting of the Investment Board, presided over by Nepal’s Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, approved an investment proposal from SJVN worth 92.68 billion Nepali Rupees.

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The Foreign Secretary added that during the meeting, both Prime Ministers committed to accomplishing measurable and time-bound progress on the Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project.

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