INDIA THIS WEEK FRIDAY JUNE 23, 2023 1 A W e e k l y N e w s p a p e r Fe a t u r i n g N e w s & Tr e n d s f r o m t h e I n d i a n S u b - C o n t i n e n t P u b l i s h e d f r o m t h e U S C a p i t a l Website: www.indiathisweek.online Vol. 31 No 24 • WASHINGTON D.C • Phone: 301-445-0200; 301-917-4800 • e-mail: indiathisweekads@gmail.com • Friday • June 23, 2023 “Tesla to be in India as soon as...,” Elon Musk after meeting PM Modi in New York New York [US], June 21 (ANI): Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk on Tuesday said that he is planning to visit India next year adding that he is confident that the electric carmaker will be in India and will do so “as soon as humanly possible.” His comments to reporters were made outside the Lotte New York Palace, following a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived on a historic four-day State visit to the US on Tuesday. Meanwhile, PM Modi tweeted after his meeting with Musk, “Great meeting you today @elonmusk! We had multifaceted conversations on issues ranging from energy to spirituality.” Musk said that PM Modi has invited him to India and that he is planning to come to India next year. He said, “I am planning to visit India next year. I am confident that Tesla will be in India and we will do so as soon as humanly possible.” “I would like to thank PM Modi for his support and hopefully, we will be able to announce something in the future,” Musk said. Calling himself a fan of PM Modi, Musk also noted that the prime minister visited a Tesla factory in California many years ago. The Prime Minister had previously met with Musk in 2015 during a visit to Tesla Motors factory in Freemont, California. “....he really cares about India. He is pushing us to make significant investments in India which is something we intend to do,” Musk said about his meeting with PM Modi. The Gaya (Bihar) [India], June 19 (ANI): Two persons amid soaring temperatures in the district, have died at Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College, the hospital informed on Monday. A total of 58 patients were admitted at Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College on Monday. In this regard, Hospital Superintendent Shree Prakash Singh said that 25 more beds have been increased in the heat stroke ward which is set up at the hospital. “Currently, 58 patients suffering from heatwave have been admitted here. Out of which two have died and the rest are undergoing treatment. 25 more beds have been increased in the heat stroke ward. The number of doctors has been increased and all necessary facilities have been made available,” he said. The Patna District Magistrate has suspended all academic activities up to Class 12 in Patna due to the ongoing heat wave. The order will remain effective till June 24. Earlier IMD scientist Naresh Kumar had said that Delhi, Punjab Tesla CEO said that he had an “excellent conversation” with PM Modi and that quite likely there will be a significant investment in India. Speaking on PM Modi’s leadership role in making technology inclusive so that digital infrastructure can be created, he said, “I can say he (Modi) really wants to do the right things for India. He wants to be open, supportive of new companies and at the same time ensures that it accrues to India’s advantage which is..which is obviously that’s the job I’m saying. I am a fan of Modi,” Musk told ANI. “India has potential for all three pillars of a sustainable energy future, the three pillars being sustainable energy generation through solar and wind primarily, the amount of area you actually need to generate electricity...it is very doable...,” Musk said. “We are also looking to bring Starlink to India which could be incredibly helpful for rural areas,” he said. “The Starlink and Haryana will witness temperatures up to 40-45 degrees in the upcoming days. “The heat wave is continuing in Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. An orange alert has been issued in these parts,” he said. (ANI) Washington DC [US], June 22 (ANI): Upon arriving at the Joint Base Andrews in Washington, DC, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was greeted with a ceremonial welcome and guard of honour amidst the drizzling rain. The national anthems of both countries were played at the airbase to mark his arrival. PM Modi received a bouquet from two young children and he playfully pulled their cheeks PM Modi‘s Official State visit has moved to its next phase. Taking to Twitter, Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said, “PM @narendramodi accorded a ceremonial welcome and guard of honour as he sets foot at the Joint Base Andrews airport in Washington DC. In Washington DC, PM will hold bilateral meeting with @POTUS @JoeBiden ; address the Joint Session of the US Congress; and interact with CEOs and a cross-section of Indian diaspora.” After performing a special Yoga session on the lawns of the United Nations headquarters in New York City, PM Modi landed at Joint Base Andrews. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will host a State Dinner in honour of Prime Minister Modi on the same evening at the US capital. The PM will also address a Joint Sitting of the US Congress on June 22, which is the historic speech that was extended by both the House of Bihar: Two die due to heatwave in Gaya Remember: I know that, whatsoever God doeth, it shall be for ever: nothing can be put to it, nor any thing taken from it: and God doeth it, that men should fear before him.” – King Solomon Internet, which I think can be incredibly helpful for sort of remote or rural villages where they perhaps either may have no access to the Internet or the Internet is very expensive and slow,” Musk said. The Tesla CEO, who also owns Twitter said that the social media giant does not have a choice but to obey local governments or else it will get shut down. He made the above remarks in response to the company’s former owner and CEO Jack Dorsey’s recent allegation against the Government of India. “Twitter does not have a choice but to obey local governments. If we don’t obey local government laws, we will get shut down so the best we can do is to MODI-MUSK MEETING SEE PAGE 6 PM Modi accorded ceremonial welcome, guard of honour upon arriving at Washington DC Representatives and the Senate, demonstrating bipartisan support and respect for Prime Minister Modi in the United States. It is pertinent to mention that Narendra Modi would be the first Indian Prime Minister to address a joint session of the United States Congress twice. On June 23, the Prime Minister will be jointly hosted at a luncheon by US Vice President Kamala Harris and the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. In addition to official engagements, the Prime Minister is scheduled to have several curated interactions with leading CEOs, professionals, and other stakeholders. He will also meet members of the Indian Diaspora.
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June 23, 2023 Friday INDIA THIS WEEK India, Vietnam discuss opportunities to enhance bilateral naval cooperation 18 to 19, held bilateral talks with Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh on Monday to further boost the defence cooperation between India and Vietnam. Vietnam‘s minister will during his stay, also undertake a cultural visit to Agra. Yesterday, General Phan Van Giang, Minister of National Defence of Vietnam laid a wreath at National War Memorial here. Earlier, Giang called on the President of India Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday, said a press release New Delhi [India], June 20 (ANI): RearAdmiral Tran Thanh Nghiem, Commander of the Vietnam People’s Navy, called on India‘s Naval Staff Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar and discussed the contemporary maritime environment and opportunities to enhance bilateral naval cooperation. Taking to Twitter, a Spokesperson of the Indian Navy said, “VAdm Tran Thanh Nghiem, CinC, #VietnamPeoplesNavy (VPN) called on Adm R Hari Kumar #CNS on 19 Jun 23. Discussions held on contemporary #maritime environment&opportunities to enhance bilateral #NavalCooperation incl areas of capacity building, capability enhancement. “Highlighting the strong relations between the two navies, CinC VPN acknowledged the significance of gifting of the indigenously-built inservice Missile Corvette INS Kirpan towards enhancing Vietnam‘s naval capabilities,” it added. Meanwhile, Vietnam‘s General Phan Van Giang, who is officially on a visit to India from June by President’s Secretariat on Monday. Welcoming General Giang and his delegation to India, the President said that India and Vietnam share a rich history of civilizational and cultural linkages spanning over 2000 years. She added that Vietnam is an important pillar of India‘s Act East Policy and a key partner of our Indo-Pacific Vision. President Murmu noted that the India–Vietnam ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’ has widened the range of bilateral collaboration including in defence and security cooperation, trade and investment relations, energy security, development cooperation, cultural and people-to-people relations. She said that bilateral defence cooperation is one of the strongest elements of this partnership. She was happy to note that the India–Vietnam defence engagement spans a wide spectrum, including capacity building, industry cooperation, Peacekeeping, and joint exercises. (ANI) decision a “travesty” and is like “awarding Savarkar and Godse”. “The Gandhi Peace Prize for 2021 has been conferred on the Gita Press at Gorakhpur which is celebrating its centenary this year. There is a very fine biography from 2015 of this organisation by Akshaya Mukul in which he unearths the stormy relations it had with the Mahatma and the running battles it carried on with him on his political, religious & social agenda. The decision is really a travesty and is like awarding Savarkar and Godse,” he said in a tweet. The statement issued by the Ministry of Culture said that the jury headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi unanimously decided to select Geeta Press, Gorakhpur for the Gandhi Peace Prize. Gandhi Peace Prize 2021, recognizes the important and unparalleled contribution of Gita Press, in contributing to the collective upliftment of humanity, which personifies Gandhian living in the true sense. (ANI) Gita Press to accept Gandhi Peace Prize, but turn down Rs 1 crore cash award Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 19 (ANI): Gita Press said on Monday that it would accept the Gandhi Peace Prize as it was a matter of great honour but would refuse the Rs 1 crore cash award. Lalmani Tiwari, the manager of Gita Press, while speaking to ANI the said that it will, however, accept the prize as it is a matter of honour. “Gita Press has been conferred with Gandhi Peace Prize 2021. This is a very proud moment for us. We thank the govt of India and PM Modi for this award. We have denied accepting any kind of donations as it is our principle. However, we will certainly accept the award for its honour,” he said. Established in 1923, Gita Press is one of the world’s largest publishers, having published 41.7 crore books in 14 languages, including 16.21 crore Shrimad Bhagvad Gita. A political row erupted after the Central government announced that Gandhi Peace Prize for 2021 will be conferred on Gita Press of Gorakhpur, in recognition of its “outstanding contribution towards social, economic and political transformation through non-violent and other Gandhian methods. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh termed the Remember:“He that has eyes to see and ears to hear may convince himself that no mortal can keep a secret. If his lips are silent, he chatters with his fingertips; betrayal oozes out of him at every pore.” Sigmund Freud
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June 23, 2023 Friday INDIA THIS WEEK “Tesla to be in India as soon as...,” Elon Musk after meeting PM Modi in New York MODI -MUSK MEETING FROM PAGE 1 work close to the law in any given country, it is impossible for us to do more than that. We will do our best to provide free speech that is possible under the law,” Musk told the reporters. In response to PM Modi’s tweet regarding his meeting with business leaders in the US, Musk tweeted, “It was an honour to meet again.” “In the USA, I will also get the opportunity to meet business leaders, interact with the Indian community and meet thought leaders from different walks of life. We seek to deepen India-USA ties in key sectors like trade, commerce, innovation, technology and other such areas,” tweeted PM Modi. “Well, I’m actually incredibly excited about the future of India. I think India has more promise than any large country in the world,” Musk told ANI. Earlier, during an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Musk was asked if the automaker was interested in the Indian market. “Absolutely,” he replied. He added that Tesla will likely finalise a location to set up its India factory by the end of this year. Notably, his meeting comes days after former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey alleged that the BJP-led central government threatened to shut down Twitter in India and have its employees raided at the height of the farmers’ protest in 2020. Leaving New York, Prime Minister Modi will arrive in Washington DC on Wedenesday. After landing in Washington DC, he will receive a ceremonial welcome at the White House on June 22. US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will host a State Dinner in honour of Prime Minister Modi the same evening. PM Modi will also address a joint sitting of the US Congress on the same From The Poet’s Pen INDIA THIS WEEK- June 9, 2023 Do It Now by Berton Braley (1882-1966) If with pleasure you are viewing Any work a man is doing, If you like him or you love him, tell him now; Don’t withhold your approbation Till the parson makes oration And he lies with snowy lilies on his brow; No matter how you shout it He won’t really care about it; He won’t know how many teardrops you have shed; If you think some praise is due him Now’s the time to slip it to him, For he cannot read his tombstone when he’s dead. More than fame and more than money Is the comment kind and sunny And the hearty, warm approval of a friend. For it gives to life a savor, And it makes you stronger, braver, And it gives you heart and spirit to the end; If he earns your praise — bestow it; If you like him let him know it; Let the words of true encouragement be said; Do not wait till life is over And he’s underneath the clover, For he cannot read his tombstone when he’s dead. day. On June 23, Prime Minister Modi will be jointly hosted at a luncheon by US VicePresidentKamalaHarris and the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. In addition to official engagements, Prime Minister Modi is also scheduled to have several interactions with leading CEOs, professionals, and other stakeholders. He will also meet members of the Indian diaspora. Ahead of PM Modi’s arrival, Tricolour, US flag displayed together at Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, DC The Tricolour and the US national flag were displayed together at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building ahead of PM Modi‘s visit to Washington, DC. The building houses the executive offices of the President and the Vice President of the United States and is located next to the West Wing of the White House. PM Modi, on Wednesday, led a special Yoga session at the United Nations headquarters in New York City to mark the 9th edition of the International Day of Yoga. People from more than 180 countries were seen performing asanas on their Yoga mats. Apart from PM Modi, India’s permanent envoy o the UN, Ruchira Kamboj, New York City Mayor Eric Adams and the 77th United Nations General President Csaba Korosi were among the dignitaries attending the event. Earlier at the event, PM Modi laid floral tributes at the recently installed bust of Mahatma Gandhi on the lawns of the UN headquarters. Prime Minister Modi is presently on his maiden state visit to the US. After overseeing the Yoga Day celebrations, PM Modi will travel to WashingtonDC where he will receive a ceremonial welcome at the White House on June 22. US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will host a State Dinner in honour of Prime Minister Modi the same evening. PM Modi will also address a joint sitting of the US Congress on the same day. On June 23, the Prime Minister will be jointly hosted at a luncheon by US Vice President Kamala Harris and the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. In addition to official engagements, Prime Minister Modi is also scheduled to have several interactions with leading CEOs, professionals, and other stakeholders. He will also meet members of the Indian diaspora. (ANI) What Is The Importance Of PM’s Visit For India INDIA THIS WEEK Address: P.O. Box 352, Bryans Road, MD 20616 Phone: 301-445-0200; 301-917-4800 www.indiathisweek.online India This Week is published every Friday by ADV Solutions Inc, Views expressed in this paper are those of the individual writers and not necessarily of India This Week. 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George Layout & Graphics: Prinston Samuel, Business Affairs: Mrs. Molly George CALL US • 301-445-0200 • 301-917-4800 e-Mails: Advertisements: indiathisweekads@gmail.com Press Releases: indiathisweekpress@yahoo.com Web: www.indiathisweek.online By ELISHA PULIVARTI The visit is expected to give India access to advanced technologies the United States rarely share with on-allies. The transfer signifies a new bond between the two nations. It’s turning point for ties between the United States and India With deeper defense cooperation and improved trade and technologies focus of talks with President Joseph R. Biden, Jr India will purchasing of 31 armed, high altitude, long endurance MQ-9B sea and sky Guardian Drones and weapons. India to acquire F414 Engines and deterrence with MQ-9B drones. And cooperation in semi conductors, cyberspace, aerospace, S t r a t e g i c infrastructure and communication, commercial space projects, Quantum computing and use of artificial intelligence will also be discussed, a senior official said. Remember: “If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. ” JESUS CHRIST
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June 23, 2023 Friday INDIA THIS WEEK G20 witnessing most complex crisis now...presidency under India is sailing well: UNGA Chief New York [US], June 20 (ANI): G20 is witnessing the most complex crisis in the last 70 years, United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) President Csaba Korosi, on Monday (local time), said and added that the presidency under India is sailing well. “Now there is a new challenge. The most complex crisis in the last 70 years is just at hand now. And the G20 is trying to address this most complex crisis. It is a very difficult issue, particularly that now we are talking about not only financially saving the world, but we are talking about climate, water, social stability, disaster risk reduction, and social security. So it is the biggest task you can have. But I see that the G20 presidency, India is sailing well,” Korosi said in an exclusive interview with ANI. “And I remember my meeting with the Indian G-20 sherpa (Amitabh Kant) and it was one of the most inspiring discussions I had in the last couple of months,” he added. Talking about the resolution which was adopted by the UNGA to establish a new ‘Memorial Wall’ for fallen Peacekeepers that India piloted, Korosi said that it was long overdue. “There are many, many servicemen and women who brought their ultimate sacrifice for world security and peace. Many of them were Indians. And I was very happy when I saw that India championing this resolution in the General Assembly could garner 190 countries co-sponsoring the resolution. It means it is a cause that is equally important for all of us. And I’m very, very happy that this role in the memory of the fallen servicemen and women will be created right now,” he stated. Calling out India as a potential superpower country, the UNGAChief said that in terms of population, economy, science and technology India is rapidly rising. He also recalled his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said, “I met Prime Minister Modi a couple of months ago in New Delhi, and I had a deep impression after our meeting. A person with vision, a person with strategic thinking, a person who has a very deep tradition bringing with himself a very deep tradition of a nation and a clear vision of where modern India should look like. And I’m very happy to greet him. He is very much welcome in the United Nations. He’s one of the most highly respected leaders in the world coming here in a short period of time. New Delhi [India], June 20 (ANI): Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday will chair a high-level meeting to review public health preparedness regarding the ongoing heatwave across the country, sources said. According to the sources, the meeting will be held at 11:30 AM on Tuesday, wherein Union Health Minister will chair the meeting to review the situation caused due to heatwave conditions in the country. Dr V K Paul, Member (Health), Dr Rajiv Bahl, NITI Aayog, Director General, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), along with India Meteorological Department (IMD) experts will attend the meeting, said sources. Notably, various people have been suffering from the scorching heat across the country. On Monday, two persons amid soaring temperatures in the Gaya district of Bihar died at Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College, the hospital informed. A total of 58 patients were admitted at Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical Monday. India is one of the biggest countries in the world.” UNSC needs better representatives in Security Council including countries like India: UNGA Chief New York [US], June 20 (ANI): There is a notion among the United Nations Security Council‘s member states that there is a need for better representatives in the Security Council, including those countries who have a larger responsibility for peace, for making the wellbeing of the people, United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) President Csaba Korosi said. In an exclusive interview with ANI on Monday (local time), Korosi on India‘s candidacy for UNSC said, “There is a notion among the member states that we need a better representative in Security Council, including those countries who have a larger responsibility for peace, larger responsibility for making well being for the people, and, of course, India among those who believe they can contribute to the well being of the world.” Korosi stated that in the past when the UNSC was made at that time India was not among the “biggest ones.” He further added that UNSC will reform. “The case of the reform has been going on in the negotiating process for 13 years, way too long. The first discussion that started on the potential necessity of reforming the Security Council started more than 40 years ago. So it’s really high time, but it’s in the hands of the member states. If the member states can agree on how to reform the Security Council, in terms of its working methods, in terms of membership, in terms of permanent members, in terms of the right to veto, in terms of what should be the better relationship between the Security Council and maybe other bodies of the United Nations, so, it’s all in the hands of the member states,” the UNGA President said in an interview with ANI. “India is one of the perhaps most active advocates for the early reform of the Security Council,” he added. Calling out India as a potential superpower country, the UNGA Chief said that in terms of population, economy, science and technology India is rapidly rising. He also recalled his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said, “I met Prime Minister Modi a couple of months ago in New Delhi, and I had a deep impression after our meeting. A person with vision, a person with strategic thinking, a person who has a very deep tradition bringing with himself a very deep tradition of a nation and a clear vision of where modern India should look like. And I’m very happy to greet him. He is very much welcome in the United Nations. He’s one of the most highly respected leaders in the world coming here in a short period of time. India is one of the biggest countries in the world.” Union Health Minister to chair high-level meeting to review heatwave management College on The Patna District Magistrate has suspended all academic activities up to Class 12 in Patna due to the ongoing heat wave. The order will remain effective till June 24. Earlier IMD scientist Naresh Kumar had said that Delhi, Punjab and Haryana will witness temperatures up to 40-45 degrees in the upcoming days. “The heat wave is continuing in Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. For Advertisements Call: 301-445-0200 • 301-917-4800 E-mail: indiathisweekads@gmail.com www.indiathisweek.online An orange alert has been issued in these parts,” he said. On Saturday, Odisha‘s Sonepur recorded the highest day temperature at 45.6 degrees Celsius. Bhubaneshwar recorded the highest day temperature at 44.6 degrees Celsius, which was above normal by 9.7 degrees Celsius during the last 24 hours. Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a high-level meeting amid reports of a heatwave in UP to review the situation and gave necessary guidelines, said a statement from Chief Minister’s Office. “The effect of a heatwave is being seen in various districts of the state for the last few days. In such a situation, concrete arrangements should be made at every level for the protection of common life, livestock and wildlife,” CM Yogi said. “Provide immediate medical facilities to everyone in case of illness. People affected by heat waves should be treated immediately in hospitals/ medical colleges,” CM said. He instructed officials to build ‘pyaus’ (places where one gets drinking water) at public places in all municipal bodies/rural areas. “Arrangements for drinking water should be made at various places in the market/on the main roads. Cooperation of social/religious organizations should also be taken in this work. Regular sprinkling of water should be done on the roads,” he added. (ANI)
FRIDAY JUNE 23, 2023 9 Intercontinental Cup: Indian football team to donate part of cash award to families of Balasore train accident victims Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], June 20 (ANI): After the Indian football team sealed the Intercontinental Cup 2023, they have decided to donate a part of the cash award towards “relief and rehabilitation” to the families affected by the triple train tragedy in Balasore. India won the cup after overpowering Lebanon 20 in the final at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Sunday. “We’re grateful for the gesture by the Government of Odisha to award the team with a cash bonus for our win. In what was an instant and collective decision by the dressing room, we’ve decided to donate Rs. 20 lakh of that money towards relief and rehabilitation... work for families affected by the unfortunate train accident in the state earlier this month,” Tweeted Indian Football Team. “Nothing will compensate for the loss that people have faced, but we hope that this plays its own little part in helping families cope and tide through what are very tough times,” Indian Football Team tweeted. On June 2 the tragic incident of a triple train accident occurred which involved the Chennai-bound Coromandel Express, the Howrah-bound Shalimar Express and a goods train claimed the lives of 291 people. The Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar was packed to the rafters as India were crowned champions of the Intercontinental Cup 2023. The blue tigers overcame Lebanon, securing a 2-0 victory with goals from skipper Sunil Chhetri and Lallianzuala Chhangte. The honourable dignitaries in attendance felicitated every member of the Indian and Lebanese contingent with gold and silver medals respectively. At the closing ceremony, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik congratulated the champions. Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik had announced Rs 1 crore reward prize for the champions. “It is a matter of great pride for our State to host this prestigious Intercontinental Cup. Congratulations to India on their victory in the face of stiff competition. It is our intention to hold many more football events in Odisha and support the growth of the sport in Odisha and India,” Patnaik said. (ANI)
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