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Several opposition leaders, including Trinamool <keyword id="1575" type="General" weightage="30" keywordseo="congress" source="Orion">Congress</keyword> MP <keyword id="326914" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="mahua-moitra" source="Orion">Mahua Moitra</keyword>, Congress leader <keyword id="272830" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="pawan-khera" source="Orion">Pawan Khera</keyword> on Tuesday alleged that their mobile phones were being targeted by the Centre. In a post on X , Moitra said, "Received text and email from Apple warning me that the government is trying to hack into my phone and email. Home Minister's Office - get a life. Adani and PMO bullies - your fear makes me pity you." She also tagged Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedia and said, "Priyanka Chaturvedi, you and I and three other Indhave got it so far." Shiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha MP Priyanka Chaturvedi was to flag it on Monday night.In a post on X, she said, "Wonder who? Shame on you. Cc: Home Minister's Office for your kind attention." In another post, she tagged Union Ministers and said, "Kind attention Ashwini Vaishnaw and Rajeev Chandrasekhar." Khera, who is a Congress Working Committee (CWC) member of the grand old party too came forward and said, "Dear Modi Sarkar, why are you doing this?" He also attached the screenshot of the message. The email titled "ALERT: State-sponsored attackers may be targeting your iPhone. These attackers are likely targeting you individually because of who you are or what you do. If your device is compromised by a state-sponsored attacker, they may be able to remotely access your sensitive data, communications, or even the camera and microphone." "While it's possible this is a false alarm, please take this warning seriously," the warning mail read. The development comes ahead of the Delhi High Court hearing the defamation suit filed by Trinamool Congress MP Moitra in alleged cash for Parliament questions against BJP MP Nishikant Dubey and lawyer Jai Anant Dehadrai on Tuesday. She has been asked by the Ethics Committee to appear before it on November 2. Moitra was first asked by the Ethics Committee to appear before it on October 31. Following the first summons, she sent a letter to the Ethics Committee Chairperson Vinod Sonkar saying that she will depose on any date after November 5 after her pre scheduled constituency programme ends and not on October 31. The ethics committee is probing BJP MP Dubey's allegations that Moitra accepted cash and favours for asking questions in Lok Sabha on businessman Gautam Adani at the behest of businessman <keyword id="221666" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Hiranandani" source="Orion">Hiranandani</keyword>. On Thursday, Dubey and advocate Jai Anant Dehadrai gave "oral evidence" to the panel against Moitra.

Mahua Moitra, Cong and Sena leaders allege Centre trying to 'target' their phones

Remember the famous suit <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=indian+prime+minister&amp;sortorder=effectivedate">Indian Prime Minister </a><a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=narendra+modi&amp;sortorder=effectivedate">Narendra Modi</a> had worn when he had met US President <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=barack+obama&amp;sortorder=effectivedate">Barack Obama</a>? Yep, the very one which had his name monogrammed in it? 
 
That same suit has now entered the <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=guinness+book&amp;sortorder=effectivedate">Guinness Book of World Records.</a> Nope, not for being the most narcissistic suit ever- but instead for being the ‘most expensive suit (clothing) sold at auction’. 
 
As it turns out, it was sold at an auction for a whopping Rs 4.31 crores in February last year. 
 
 
 The suit was sold to the highest bidder, 62-year-old <keyword id="2736113" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Laljibhai-Patel">Laljibhai Patel</keyword>, a diamond baron and private airline owner based in <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=surat&amp;sortorder=effectivedate">Surat </a>for Rs 4.31 crore. The base price of the suit at the auction was Rs 11 lakh. 
 Mr Patel, who was overjoyed at being the highest bidder said that it was a matter of joy that he now gets to own a suit worn by none other than <keyword id="6354477" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Narendra-Modi">Narendra Modi</keyword>. 
 
 
 Some of the highest bids at the auction were made by owners of the <keyword id="3588658" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="diamond-aeronautics-company">Diamond Aeronautics Company</keyword>, which charters planes to fly within <keyword id="6354766" type="COMPANY" weightage="100" keywordseo="Gujarat">Gujarat</keyword> and to Mumbai. 
 
The money received in the auction will be used to clean <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=river+ganga&amp;sortorder=effectivedate">River Ganga</a>. 
 
The suit was one of the 300 items that the Prime Minister had received as gifts that were sold at the auction.

Narendra Modi’s famous suit enters Guinness World Records after getting sold for Rs 4.31 crores

Things that kept the internet ticking this year were an eclectic mix of serious and not-so-serious things, with some being even more downright hilarious. Nevertheless, people love their share of humour when mixed with a generous amount of responsibility that comes with voicing their opinions on the social media. What kept the internet abuzz these 12 months in 2015? Read on! 
 
Modi’s Suit: 
 
This was something that was somewhere between funny and serious. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s sartorial choice for a meeting with US President Barack Obama, who was in India as chief guest for Republic Day parade, was something that was widely shared, spoken about and scrutinized. The pin striped suit with Modi’s name embroidered for the stripes was really something that Indians will discuss for years to come. The suit was later auctioned. 
 
<keyword id="3089868" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Dadri-lynching-incident">Dadri lynching incident</keyword>: 
 
Mohammed Akhlaq in Uttar Pradesh was lynched to death over rumours that he had stored the banned beef in his refrigerator. This was something that shocked the secular nation. The alleged murder sent shockwaves across the country and social media went abuzz discussing the ghastly crime that occurred over the rumours that were instigated by a section of people. 
 
Lass behind the loss: 
 
Why did India lose the world cup? A volley of abusive tweets and opinions went back and forth over the presence of Indian cricketer Virat Kohli’s girlfriend and actor Anushka Sharma’s presence among the audience at the final match. She was cited as the reason why India didn’t play well enough to bring the cup of glory home. Really, this one took the cake. 
 
International Yoga Day: 
 
With yoga being given the international status with a day being dedicated to this ancient art of well being of mind and body, International Yoga Day observed in January this year saw thousands of participants including Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. Social media went all thrilled with the news and widely shared the images with pride. 
 
Call me Caitlyn: 
 
Former Athlete Bruce Jenner’s gender transformation into Catilyn Jenner with a super sexy cover on Vogue had the news being discussed both for its seriousness and the underlying dark humour which some saw. Catilyn emerging from the closet was bold, and of course, equally beautiful. Some welcomed it and some derided the decision of sex change. Caitlyn was loved and hated, in equal measure. 
 
Bieber’s butt: 
 
#TurnAroundJustin trended on twitter when pop star (or poop star, as some would insist) Justin Bieber posted a picture of his nude backside against the backdrop of a breathtaking ocean while he stood on a yacht. Bieber fans, and haters went into full fan mode and generously used the hashtag to get his attention. Nothing sold like this booty this year! 
 
Maggi Ban: 
 
The re-entry of India’s favourite instant noodles Maggi, which had seen generations growing up on this comfort food was not as much a news as its ban was. When Maggi was banned over high presence of lead, the country went berserk and constant denial mode. Students and street hawkers who depended on Maggi went into a brooding mode. 
 
Cecil’s death: 
 
Killing of a lion by hunter Walter Palmer in Africa had environmentalists and social activists furiously typing out their anger against this inhuman end to the life of this animal. The killing was described, and redescribed till the internet bayed for Palmer’s blood. Cecil was dearly missed. 
 
The blue-gold dress: 
 
This is what set the tone for the year. Images of Ellen’s dress with a question “blue and black or white and gold” had almost all celebrities across the world giving out their answer in response. Some of the white-and-gold believers turned out disappointed because the dress was blue-and-black. It was a fun thing, nevertheless, that broke the internet early this year. 
 
 The ‘mistaken’ miss: 
 
Steve Harvey takes the crown, the sash and the cash award for being the biggest dumb anchor in the history of events. Or so did the social media judge him. The popular anchor for Miss World Pageants since many years, goofed up big time when he announced the name of Miss Colombia as Miss World, while the real winner was Miss Philippines. Mistake was rectified later. However, the issue didn’t lose steam for days after that. 
 
(Image: Reuters)

Modi’s suit, beef ban row, Anushka Sharma and ICC World Cup: Things that broke the internet in 2015

<keyword id="5268" type="PERSON" weightage="80" keywordseo="Rahul-Gandhi">Rahul Gandhi</keyword> has accused <keyword id="6354477" type="PERSON" weightage="80" keywordseo="Narendra-Modi">Narendra Modi</keyword> of ignoring the poor by introducing bullet trains that "only people with suit-boot" can afford. 
 
He also pointed a finger at the BJP governments at the Centre and in Chhattisgarh for allegedly acquiring land for development, but the benefits are not reaped by the poor. 
 
"We do not want such development," he announced. 
 
Gandhi accused the Prime Minister of visiting tribal and poor areas during elections to seek votes, and not otherwise. 
 
"I can write it down, he (Modi) will not come here before elections. When he comes, he will say 'we have brought good days. We can bring more good days so vote for us again'," Gandhi said addressing a rally. 
 
Gandhi said Modi, "who wears a Rs 15 lakh suit," prefers to travel to foreign destinations instead. 
 
"If Modiji takes off his Rs 15 lakh suit and comes here to these villages, he will see the value of MNREGA," he said. 
 
He further charged that the Prime Minister repeatedly talks of 'acche din' and 'vikas' (development), but not of the poor. "I don't understand what kind of development is this," said Gandhi. 
 
Gandhi claimed that Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh was doing a Modi at the state level. 
 
(Image credit: Indiatimes)

Rahul Gandhi slams Modi for introducing bullet trains for
'suit-boot' people

<a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=nitin+gadkari">Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari</a> on Friday slammed Nehru-Gandhi dynasty scion <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=rahul+gandhi">Rahul Gandhi</a> for making an insulting comment against External Affairs Minister <keyword id="6355111" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Sushma-Swaraj">Sushma Swaraj</keyword> and asked him to apologise. 
 
Gadkari also threatened Congress party vice-president, Rahul Gandhi, of defamation suit. 
 
Gandhi, while launching a scathing attack on Swaraj over <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=lalit+modi">Lalit Modi row</a>, accused Swaraj of committing a crime. 
 
“<a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=sushma+swaraj">Sushma</a><a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=sushma+swaraj"> Swaraj</a> is a minister who the whole country knows has done a criminal act. When you do a criminal act, you go to jail. The foreign minister of India going around ... and saying please release this man. The CM of Rajasthan has done that. This is against the law," he said while addressing mediapersons. 
 He also attacked Rajasthan Chief Minister <keyword id="6361795" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Vasundhara-Raje">Vasundhara Raje</keyword> and demanded Swaraj’s and Raje’s resignation. 
 
Both the BJP leaders are accused of assisting former <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=IPL">IPL</a> chief Lalit Modi with travel documents and an immigration application. 
 
"This is a very insensitive and insulting comment against a foreign minister. He should apologise in person and take back his words. Gandhi's charges of corruption had no basis. She has not violated any law, nor has she misused her office,” Gadkari told the media. 
 
Meanwhile, the day 3 of the Monsoon Session was yet again adjourned. 
 
<a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=BJP">BJP</a> moved a privilege notice in Lok Sabha against <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=robert+vadra">Robert Vadra</a> for a recent Facebook post that said, "Parliament begins and so do their petty diversionary tactics...People of India are not fool(s). Regret to see India led by such so-called leaders." In response to comments on his post, he added, "We need to win over this kind of dictatorship and intrusion in a democratic India. Have nothing to hide, so will continue to fight till they stop falsely accusing me." 
 
BJP MPs submitted notices of privilege, demanding that Vadra be punished and reprimanded for his post.

Apologise to Sushma Swaraj or face defamation suit, Gadkari warns Rahul Gandhi

<keyword id="71" type="POSITION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Prime-Minister">Prime Minister</keyword> <keyword id="6354477" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Narendra-Modi">Narendra Modi</keyword>, in an interview to ANI, said the opposition alleging that his government is a 'suit-boot ki sarkaar' is definitely better and more acceptable than being labelled a 'suitcase' (ki sarkaar), and satirically added, that after ruling for sixty years, the <keyword id="1575" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Congress">Congress</keyword> has suddenly remembered the poor. 

	Excerpts:
 

	1. In a scale of 1-10, how would you grade your government?
 

	It is for the people of this country to grade and evaluate us. How can I take away their right? I have presented my report card to the country. Recently, media has published the findings of some surveys. You would already have seen them. I can only say that we have laid a solid foundation on which the people can rate us.
 

	2. You came in with the promise of 'Acche Din.' Have you been able to meet the goals that you set for yourself in the first year of the government?
 

	Yes. I am fully satisfied with the work that we have done. The most satisfying part of this year is that we have lived up to the promise that our intentions will be pure and our actions will be driven by long-term national interest. Recall the situation one year ago. Massive corruption at various levels of Government gave rise to scams on a regular basis. Our precious natural resources were going into the hands of a chosen few. In contrast, there are neither any charges of corruption against my Government nor any scandals. Corruption was seen as the biggest problem. We have given a clean, transparent and efficient Government. Burey Dino Ki Vidayee Hui hai. (Bad days are over). Is this not Acche Din for the country?
 

	3. What has been the single big success in the past year? 
 

	The achievements and successes of my government are numerous. However, I know that the success of a government's journey lies in reaching the last man. Therefore, our efforts were directed towards the poor and marginalized. We have also paid special attention to remote corners of the country. Our objective is to transform quality of life, infrastructure and services. We have worked simultaneously on all fronts which bring a smile on the face of the common man. I can give you some examples. From controlling food prices to enhancing farm productivity; improving Railways to strengthening Roads; generating electricity to its 24x7 availability; building school toilets to setting up IITs, IIMs and AIIMS; building houses for the homeless to upgrading our heritage cities; cleaning surroundings to bridging the digital divide; making world class products to skilling and employment generation; strengthening the banking system to funding the unfunded; ensuring labour welfare to providing social security to common man; rejuvenating rivers to irrigating fields; from enhancing co-operation with States to deepening foreign relations; we have worked at an energetic pace and with innovative spirit. 
 Bringing back black money was a major electoral promise, but then your party president, <keyword id="6355521" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Amit-Shah">Amit Shah</keyword> gave the word 'jumla' to it and Arun Shourie criticized the procedures adopted by the finance ministry. How committed is your government in bringing back black money to India? 

	My Government is fully committed on the issue of Black Money. We want to crack down severely on tax evasion and black money. I had taken up this issue with world leaders during the G-20 summit. In our very first cabinet meeting, we formed an SIT. Then, we presented a new legislation in Parliament which is very stringent. We want to make it more difficult to evade taxes and siphon money abroad. We are also aggressively pursuing cases against those who have stashed funds illegally in foreign banks. Recently the names of some such persons have been revealed. We are also trying to move towards cashless transactions. We want to make maximum use of ICT in our tax administration.
 

	At the same time, we want to remove the discretion which causes corruption and generation of Black Money. Hence, we promulgated ordinances in sectors like coal and mines. It has proved to be a good step. We have generated Rs. 3.30 lakh crore for the country so far through transparent auction of some coal mines. Similar is the case with auction of spectrum. I can say that if your intentions are noble, you are sure to get success and required support.
 

	5. Key bills like the Land Acquisition Bill has got stiff opposition from the opposition. They have been able to create doubts about the government's intention. What do you have to say? 
 

	Opposition to our Land Bill is totally unjustified and unfortunate. We have not made any changes for private industry. Moreover, if you have money, you don't need a Land Acquisition Act to accumulate land. Some individuals have done so in Rajasthan, Haryana, Shimla, Delhi etc. Land acquisition becomes necessary for government-driven strategic and development activities, especially in undeveloped areas. 
 

	This too is done mostly by State Governments. We have made changes only in response to demands of the States. The benefits of these changes will also accrue to the rural poor in terms of irrigation, housing, electrification, as well as better physical and social infrastructure.
 
 

	In this country, the Land Acquisition Act was almost 120 years old. The Congress-led Governments used the same Act after independence. Suddenly, before the last Parliamentary elections, the Congress went to another extreme by legislating an Act which is neither in the interest of farmers nor in the interest of the country's development. 
 

	Now, they are not even ready to sit and discuss. We believe in dialogue with all political parties. I have personally appealed in Parliament that we are ready to open a dialogue with political parties and consider their suggestions. I hope that the parties will cooperate on issues of larger national importance without getting into political calculations. 
 

	6. How are you going to convince the farmers of this country that you mean well?
 

	The proposed Land Acquisition Bill focuses on benefitting the farmer and balancing the long-term interests of the nation. The world is changing fast. Even farmers need canals to irrigate, roads to transfer products from farms to markets. They need hospitals, schools and houses. Farmers want modern amenities in their vicinity and jobs in formal sectors for their sons and daughters. I have always believed that if we want inclusive development, we need amenities. We need to match the development of such amenities with agricultural growth. This is what the Bill strives to do while safeguarding the interests of farmers. Our amendments only aim to do away with the bureaucratic bottlenecks in the 2013 Act. I am sure the farmers of this country will understand where their real welfare lies.
 

	7. Agriculture is in distress in the country. To a large extent the problem is endemic and decades of mismanagement have resulted in the present situation but how does your government plan to stem the tide of farmer suicides and farming stress?
 
 The root causes of the problem find mention in your question itself. This is a very important issue and the Government is concerned about it. We have responded to the recent agrarian crisis with alacrity. We have undertaken several reforms. The <keyword id="6362177" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="union-government">Union Government</keyword> has enhanced the relief norms for compensation against crop loss by 50%. 

	The limit of minimum crop damage, for grant of compensation, has been reduced from 50% to 33%. Norms have been relaxed to allow procurement of damaged food grains at MSP rates. The target of agricultural credit has been enhanced in our two consecutive budgets. 
 

	But as you said, the problem in agriculture is endemic. Nothing much was done for six long decades. But we have started long-term steps for the farm sector. To address the issue of access to irrigation for every farm, and efficient utilization of water, the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) has been started. Blue Revolution which aims to improve production and productivity in the fisheries sector is also an action point. We have launched the soil health card scheme. The price stabilization fund with a corpus of Rs. 500 crores has also been set up for perishable commodities. Rashtriya Gokul Mission has been commenced with the objective of conserving and developing indigenous cattle breeds. We have made honest and sincere efforts for rural development. I have recently launched the Kisan Channel for giving timely information to farmers on inputs and markets. In the coming days, I would like to see more focused action on increasing Farm Productivity; Rural Industrialization; Skill Development in rural areas and rural trades, and faster Investments in Rural Infrastructure including cold chain.
 

	8. The opposition has termed your government as suit boot ki sarkar. What is your take on this allegation? 
 

	Suit-boot is definitely more acceptable than suitcase. After ruling for sixty years, the Congress has suddenly remembered the poor. People of this country have suffered and remained poor due to shortsighted policies of the Congress. Many countries of the world have surpassed us on all accounts including poverty removal. Congress did incremental work so as to keep the issue relevant for next election. Did the coal and spectrum scandals or the CWG fiasco benefit the poor? Everyone knows who were their beneficiaries - some chosen industrialists and contractors. The result of Congress's politics and governance of sixty years is that poverty is still our biggest challenge. One-fourth of the families are without shelter. Health, education, water, electricity and roads are even bigger unrealised dreams for a large number of citizens of this country. You should ask them- If you were pro-poor, why does poverty still exist in India?"
 

	9. Opposition says that your government is pro-industrialists.
 

	Those who gave away precious natural resources like coal and spectrum to their favourite industrialists have no right to say this. We are working for the common man of the country. 
 
 
 
 

	We implemented the Jan Dhan scheme and opened more than 14 crore bank accounts for financial inclusion. Earlier also, there were banks, as well as people without bank accounts. What did they do all these years?
 

	The so called pro-poor have been just repeating that there is leakage in subsidy. We used technology to ensure that LPG subsidy reaches the targeted person directly; We have launched MUDRA Bank for financing 6 crore small vendors and businesses 61% of whom are SCs, STs, OBCs and Minorities; We have launched the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana which the Congress did not think of in sixty years; We have planned to see that by 2022, no family remains without a roof over its head; The Soil Health Card scheme has been launched to enhance farm productivity and reduce expenses, thereby enhancing the farmer's income. 
 

	We have come out with a comprehensive social security scheme for the poor and marginalised, old and those with low income levels; Swachh Bharat Mission has been started to see that health and hygiene issues of the poor do not affect the working capacity and output of the poor and labourers; Railways, on which the common man travels, is being changed for the better.
 

	We have set up the Skill Development Ministry to enhance employability of the youth to whom we are committed to provide jobs through initiatives like 'Make in India'. In the past, the country had been led into an economy of jobless growth.
 

	We provided for reservation of women in the police forces of Union Territories. This was done even when there were no elections around the corner. 
 

	Through the regime of coal auction that we have put in place, more than Rs. three lakh crore have already been generated for the less-developed states of India. This money will be used for the poor of those states.
 
 These are just a few examples. Why were these things not done in the past sixty years. Who prevented them? Their worry is not that we are not pro-poor. Their worry is that they are being exposed as not being pro-poor. People are asking them: "If <keyword id="6360789" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Modi-Government">Modi Government</keyword> can think and do this in six to nine months, why could you not think and do it in sixty years." 

	10. You have travelled to 17 countries in 12 months...something that nobody expected you to do as you were seen as a novice on foreign policy matters. But you seem to enjoy running the country's foreign policy. Any comments? 
 

	Foreign engagements are international obligations on the part of the Prime Minister. All Prime Ministers have to do this. Moreover, this is an integrated world. We have to attend international, multilateral and bilateral summits, and build ties with our neighbours and other nations. Our foreign policy is mature and there is a full-fledged mechanism to pursue it. I have only added an element of dynamism to it. We have strived to strongly further our economic cooperation in the Asia-Pacific Region. We have endeavoured to nurture new economic partnerships and tap reserves of energy, minerals, technology and finance from major economies.
 
 11. In real terms, do you see that the Chinese will actually deliver on the financial pledge they have done, that the US will open up its markets for India, that Pakistan will give up its anti-India agenda? That our smaller neighbours will stop seeing us as a bully? Yes, I am sure that the commitments and agreements will be implemented. We have received a commitment from the Government of <keyword id="6355311" type="COUNTRY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Japan">Japan</keyword> for facilitating public and private funding of 3.5 trillion Yen - or approximately $35 billion dollars - over the next five years; there are agreements with China on two industrial parks and intended investments of 20 billion US dollars; there are investment plans of about 42 billion U.S. dollars from U.S. companies over the next five years. <keyword id="6358826" type="COUNTRY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Russia">Russia</keyword> has proposed to manufacture helicopters in India. With Australia and Canada, we have signed civil nuclear cooperation agreements, and other agreements to strengthen our energy security. With the United States, we have moved forward in implementation of the civil nuclear agreement and signed a significant partnership agreement to use renewable energy for rapidly expanding rural access to energy. There has been good response from financial institutions, including pension funds from Korea, Canada, Australia and the US. There is a strong support in all major economies for our "Make in India" programme. 

	In the neighbourhood, there has been forward movement on the 5600 MW Pancheshwar project in Nepal, that was stuck for the last 25 years. Similarly, with Bangladesh we have settled the land boundary issue. We are working with a spirit of mutual benefit. There is no question of bullying anyone. Our recent help to Nepal during the natural calamity shows that our approach is brotherly. With Pakistan too, we will pursue our long-standing approach. We will continue our efforts to advance cooperation and connectivity, without compromising our national security. 
 

	12. If we were to return to domestic issues, you have come for criticism from many for not being able to reign in vitriolic elements in your party who have made disparaging remarks against minorities. What do you say? 
 

	Our Constitution guarantees religious freedom to every citizen and that is not negotiable. The tradition of welcoming, respecting and honouring all faiths is as old as India itself. As Swami Vivekananda said: We believe not only in universal toleration, but we accept all religions as true. This principle of equal respect and treatment for all faiths has been a part of India's ethos for thousands of years. And that is how it became integral to the Constitution of India. Our Constitution did not evolve in a vacuum. It has roots in the ancient cultural traditions of India. I expect that everyone will understand and respect this.
 

	13. Why do some elements in your party feel emboldened to say awful things even though they ought to know that a Prime Minister of India cannot really support bigots in his cabinet? 
 

	I have said this before and I say it again: any discrimination or violence against any community will not be tolerated. My position on this is very clear: Sab ka saath, sab ka vikas. We stand for each of the 1.25 billion Indians regardless of caste or creed and we will work for the progress of each of them. Every faith in our country has equal rights; it is equal not only before the law but also before society. 

	 
	As published in ET.

Narendra Modi says suit-boot ki sarkaar better than suitcase ki sarkaar!

<ul><li>First Lady <keyword id="3219462" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Melania-Trump">Melania Trump</keyword> was recently called out on social media for wearing a ‘karate outfit’ on the first day of her visit to India. </li><li>Melania is known for making outfit choices that acknowledge the country she’s visiting. </li><li>In the past, she has been called for wearing a white pith helmet on her visit to Kenya — a symbol of colonial rule in Africa. </li></ul>Fashion has been instrumental in making political and social statements for centuries — from Winston Churchill’s Homburg hat to Prime Minister’s Narendra Modi’s Nehru jacket. First Lady Melania Trump is no exception as she accompanies her husband President Donald Trump on his two-day visit to India. Known for being inspired by Jacqueline Kennedy, Melania followed her footsteps with a monochromatic crepe jumpsuit on her first day in India. However, the white ensemble designed by Nicolas Caito and Herve Pierre featured a belt made out of ancient Indian textile. Social media called it out for looking like a ‘<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/melania-trump-attire-which-twitter-called-a-karate-outfit-has-an-indian-vintage-element/articleshow/74282676.cms">karate outfit</a>’. <div type="twitter" handle="veenavenugopal" handlename="Veena Venugopal" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1176138269513277440/wsdH8IqK_normal.jpg" favoritecount="1779" retweetcount="184" status="Melania came in her karate clothes https://t.co/kQTA8H7Uxz" createdat="1582527327000" id="1231835012267249664"></div>

 Dress to impress the country This is not the first time that she’s made an outfit choice to acknowledge the country that she’s visiting. While <a href="https://footwearnews.com/2017/fashion/celebrity-style/melania-trump-gold-belt-saudi-arabia-king-salman-357627/">visiting Saudi Arabia</a> in 2017, she wore a gold necklace and a chunky Saint Laurent gold python belt. The same year, Melania wore a green dress while hosting the King and Queen of Jordan at the White House. According to the <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/fashion/people/meaning-behind-melania-trumps-outfit-meet-queen-rania-jordan/">Telegraph</a>, the emerald green was a nod to the Jordanian flag and symbolic of the role the colour plays in the Islamic faith. But it’s not always gone according to plan. When on safari in Kenya, the First Lady was criticised for her jodhpur pants, boots and, specifically, a white pith helmet. Critics pointed out that her headgear was a symbol of colonial rule in Africa and in bad taste. <div type="twitter" handle="pauleenmwalo" handlename="pauleenmwalo" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1186713908104572928/omYlBM61_normal.jpg" favoritecount="198" retweetcount="66" status="@JoeBavier @FLOTUS That Pith helmet you have carried was used by colonialists during the dark days. Doesn't sit wel… https://t.co/8cdmXXqxo9" createdat="1538745107000" id="1048199069959708672"></div>

 On her visit to France, her trolls drew comparisons of her Herve Pierre hat to Michelle Pfieffer in Scarface while others compared her to Beyonce in the Formation music video. <div type="twitter" handle="Mtntop_Climber" handlename="Naturally Phenomenal" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/805505442155810817/nCeNq4WS_normal.jpg" favoritecount="36" retweetcount="5" status="I’m not disparaging @FLOTUS at all, but why is she out here looking Carmen San Diego playing @Beyonce in the Format… https://t.co/E9es0BS99e" createdat="1524577994000" id="988777889381404672"></div>

 Things aren’t much better back home Even at home, her outfits have often been called out for missing the mark. During the 2018 State of the Union address — <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/politics/people-are-wondering-if-theres-a-hidden-meaning-in-the-suit-melania-trump-wore-to-the-state-of-the-union/articleshow/62718394.cms">wearing another Kennedy-inspired pantsuit</a> — Melania was trolled for wearing white in a sea of Democrats dressed in black to honour the #MeToo and Time’s Up movements. The next year, she wore a <a href="https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/first-lady-melania-trumps-designer-choice-for-state-of-the-union-carries-no-mixed-message-1202999094/">black Burberry coat dress</a> instead. This time, the tables were flipped as the Democrats came dressed in white to celebrate women’s’ right to vote. Everything has a meaning While some are hoping that the First Lady will pleasantly surprise the crowds by wearing a dress designed by someone local, the odds are unlikely. Unlike her predecessor, Michelle Obama, Melania has not been one to go out of her way to find regionally specific designers based on her destination. Instead, she picks an outfit based on the nature of the event, according to author and journalist <a href="https://twitter.com/KateBennett_DC">Kate Bennett</a>, who wrote Free, Melania: The Unauthorised Biography. “Having covered her for as long as I have, each thing she does has meaning to it, even the clothing she wears,” wrote Bennette. Continuing with the white motif, Melania has switched to a printed shirtdress on her second day in India. The understated look was accessorised with a red belt and a pair of white stilettos. <div type="twitter" handle="airnewsalerts" handlename="All India Radio News" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/894885297543983104/JNdQwD8p_normal.jpg" favoritecount="430" retweetcount="99" status="US First Lady #MelaniaTrump visits Sarvodaya Vidyalaya in Moti Bagh, New Delhi. https://t.co/uunTfUiBUW" createdat="1582612652000" id="1232192889167339522"></div>

 See also: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/melania-trump-attire-which-twitter-called-a-karate-outfit-has-an-indian-vintage-element/articleshow/74282676.cms">Melania Trump's attire – which Twitter called a karate outfit – has an Indian vintage element</a>

Karate suits to colonial helmets — Melania doesn’t always catch her mark when dressing up for a country

<ul><li>The leaders of the two countries held a joint press conference on the second day of US President Donald Trump's visit to India.</li><li>Trump said that the relationship between India and US has never been as good as it is right now.</li><li>The India Prime Minsiter said that the relationship between the two countries has expanded to 'comprehensive global strategic partnership'.</li><li>The following are the highlights of the statements made by Narendra Modi and Donald Trump.</li></ul>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi: This is my fifth meeting with President Trump in the last eight months. Yesterday, it was clear once again, the relationship between India and US is not just one between two governments but one that is people driven and they are people-centric. This is one of the most significant partnerships of the 21st century. Therefore, today, President and I have decided to raise this relationship to the level of 'comprehensive global strategic partnership'. In our talks today, we have had a constructive exchange on all aspects of this partnership from defence and security, energy strategic partnership, technology cooperation, global connectivity, trade relations, and people-to-people ties. Our defence manufacturers are part of each other's supply chain. In the last few years, there was an unprecedented increase in interoperability between the two militaries. We have decided to further strengthen the cooperation on Homeland security and to take steps against those who support terrorism. President Trump has given priority to the war against opioids today we have a greed honour new mechanism to deal with drug trafficking narcotics and organised crime. We have further solidified the recently established energy strategic partnership today. US has become a big source of energy for India in the recent years. In the last four years, the total bilateral trade on energy has been $20 billion, from renewables to nuclear, the cooperation is getting more energy. In the same way, India and US partnership are setting new benchmarks in cooperation in Industry 4.0 and other new emerging technologies of the 21st century. Indians talent has has enriched American companies with their leadership, democratic values, and culture. India and US want open and fair and balanced rate are committed the last 3 years the bilateral trade has grown in double digits and it's become more balanced. Just four sectors⁠— energy, civil aviation, defence, and higher education⁠— have contributed send $70 billion to the bilateral trade between the two countries in the last 4-5 years. This has been possible because of some the policy decisions taken by President Trump. I am fully confident that in the days to come this number will rise significantly in the days to come. As far as the bilateral trade is concerned, there have been constructive discussions between the two Commerce Ministries. President Trump and I have agreed to our respective teams will give legal shape to the understanding between the two Commerce ministers and to start negotiations on a trade deal. The partnership between the two countries is based on shared democratic values and goals. Especially, in the area of Indo-Pacific and global commerce, this cooperation will be important to bring a rule-based order. We agreed to push for sustainable and transparent financing in global connectivity. The synergies (between India and US) are not just beneficial to the two countries but to the world at large. I have sought President Trump that the two sides must take forward the 'totalisation' process of 'social security' contributions by the Indian diaspora in US. Donald Trump, US President: I know Prime Minister Modi will agree that this has been productive discussion. The two countries have expanded defence cooperation with agreements for India to purchase $3 billion American military equipment including Apache and MH 60 Romeo helicopters India will purchase over $3 billion defence equipment including Apache and Romeo 360 helicopters. Prime Minister and I agreed to protect our citizens from radical Islamic terrorism. United States is also working productively with Pakistan to confront terrorists who operate on its soil. The Prime Minister and I are revitalising the QUAD initiative between India, US, Australia, and Japan. It seems more than a meeting of ministers with all the expanded cooperation on counter-terrorism, cyber security, and maritime security towards creating a free and open Indo-Pacific. The two countries are united by shared traditions of democracy and constitution protect freedom rights and the rule of law. During our visit, we discussed the importance of a secure 5G wireless network and the need for this emerging technology to be a a tool for freedom, progress, and prosperity and not to do anything with where it could be even conceived as a conduit of suppression and censorship; to guarantee that the infrastructure of the future is built in a safe, transparent, and accountable way. United States is working with a range of partners including Australia and Japan to create the Blue Dart network initiative to ensure countries around the world have access to private sector-led sustainable options for high quality infrastructure development. I am optimistic that we can reach a (bilateral trade) deal that will be of a great significance to both countries. Yesterday, ExxonMobil reached an agreement to export more LNG (liquefied natural gas) to India. US is pleased to announce that the US International Development Finance Organisation will set up office in India. It will help entrepreneurship particularly among Indian women. The Prime Minister and I agreed to have a counter-narcotic working group to tackle the opioid crisis. The relationship between the two countries has never been as good as it is right now because the two leaders. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/yogi-adityanath-mukesh-ambani-anand-mahindra-and-other-personalities-trump-will-meet-in-india/articleshow/74278415.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink" target="_blank">Yogi Adityanath, Mukesh Ambani, Anand Mahindra and other personalities Trump will meet in India</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/inside-look-of-president-donald-trumps-8-lakh-per-night-suite-in-indias-national-capital-delhi/articleshow/74277561.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink" target="_blank">Inside look of President Trump's ₹8 lakh per night suite in India’s national capital Delhi</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/day-one-of-donald-trumps-india-visit-these-are-all-the-highlights/articleshow/74277019.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink" target="_blank">Trump tweets in Hindi — that and other highlights from day one of his India visit</a>

Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump announce 'comprehensive global strategic partnership' in a joint conference

<ul><li>Prime Minister Narendra Modi's thanked Alia Bhatt, Aayushman Khurana, Madhuri Dixit, Tata Group, Coal India and others for their contribution to <keyword id="8972802" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="pm-cares">PM CARES</keyword>.</li><li>Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mother Heeraben Modi donates ₹25,000 from her personal savings to PM CARES Fund</li><li>Around 2,56,000 employees from India's largest bank, State Bank of India (<keyword id="13222" type="CITY" weightage="20" keywordseo="SBI">SBI</keyword>) have decided to pledge their salary to Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations (PM-CARES) Fund. The total sum amounts to ₹100 crore.</li><li>The Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) has decided to donate ₹25 crore.</li><li>The National Agricultural Coorperative Markering Federation (NAFED) had donated ₹5 crore.</li><li>Jindal Steel and Power (JSP) made a contribution of ₹25 crore.</li></ul>Prime Minister thanked Alia Bhatt, Aayushman Khurana, Madhuri Dixit, Karan Johar and others from the film fraternity is a tweet for their support towards the newly-formed Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations (PM-CARES) Fund. 
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 He also threw a shout out to government-owned enterprises like Coal India, the Ministry of External Affairs and the Wives Welfare Association for showing leadership and compassion during the Coronavirus outbreak and their collective contributions to the fund. 
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 Modi also acknowledged Tata Group's contribution of ₹500 crore and thanked Ratan Tata for his gesture. 
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 List of everyone who donated to PM CARES Fund Modi's mother, Heeraben Modi, who is currently 95 years old, donated ₹25,000 from her personal savings to PM CARES. In an interview, Modi once said that Heeraben was the pillar in his life and has played a crucial part in his success. <div type="image" title="baimodi_edited" msid="74915240" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Prime Minister Narendra Modi&amp;#39;s mother Hiraba donates ₹25,000 from her personal savings to PM CARES Fund&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div>

 The Dalai Lama also announced that he's announced that he will donating to PM CARES through the Dalai Lama Trust, although he did not disclose the amount. "As a token of my sympathy and support, I am making a donation from Dalia Lama Trust to the PM CARES Fund set up to provide relief during crises such as this," he said. Employees from India's largest bank, the State Bank of India (SBI) have also pledged to donate two days' salary to the PM-CARES Fund. The collective effort from around 2,56,000 employees with amount to ₹100 crore. The Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) is donating ₹25 crore to PM-CARES as well as conducting ground donation drivers in villages across the country. In Delhi, the National Agricultural Cooperative Market Federation of India (NAFED) wrote out a cheque of ₹5 crore to the fund. India's richest man <keyword id="3820" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Mukesh-Ambani">Mukesh Ambani</keyword> is also in the mix having pleded ₹500 crore ($66.4 million) to PM-CARES through his company, <keyword id="6355199" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="reliance-industries">Reliance Industries</keyword>. In comparison, Ambani's net worth is a whopping $39.9 billion. According to the company, this money will go towards sponsoring 5 million free meals over the next 10 days. PM cares donations by celebrities Actor Anushka Sharma and Cricketer <keyword id="6354486" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="virat-kohli">Virat Kohli</keyword> pledged their support earlier today, March 30 to help "ease the pain of fellow citizens." 
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
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 Actor Kartik Aryan also took to Twitter to announce that he is pledging ₹1 crore in fight against Coronavirus in India. 
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
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 T-Series Bhushan Kumar announced that the company has pledged ₹11 crore to the PM-CARES Fund on March 29. Kabir Singh producer Murad Khetani also stepped forward to pledge ₹25 lakh to the PM-CARES Fund and another ₹25 lakh to the Maharashtra Relief Fund. 
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
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 <keyword id="2823" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Akshay-Kumar">Akshay Kumar</keyword>, known for his blockbuster hits like Kesari, Pad Man, and Hera Pheri, pledged to donated ₹25 crore from his savings to the newly formed Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/narendra-modi-announces-new-fund-pmcares-for-people-to-donate-towards-govt-fight-against-coronavirus/articleshow/74863818.cms">PM-CARES</a>). 
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
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 Actor Sonam Kapoor followed a more subtle approach by lauding the initaitive and confirming that she will be be making a donation. However, did not disclose the amount. 
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	<div type="twitter" handle="sonamakapoor" handlename="Sonam K Ahuja" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1145948449193566208/SvvELvMl_normal.jpg" favoritecount="1646" retweetcount="84" status="This is an excellent initiative. And I will be donating. 🙏🏽🇮🇳 https://t.co/xpLAzalhgg" createdat="1585453373000" id="1244107734754025474"></div>



































 Others like Priyanka Chopra and husband Nick Jonas, Sara Ali Khan, R Madhavan and Katrina Kaif followed the same approach. PM CARES donations by singers Punjabi singer Guru Randhawa announced a ₹20 lakh pledge and asked people to “help each other” during these trying times. His contemporary Diljit Dosangh, also pledged to donate ₹20 lakh. 
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	<div type="twitter" handle="GuruOfficial" handlename="Guru Randhawa" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1239256783408906240/iMVG7uJ3_normal.jpg" favoritecount="3936" retweetcount="961" status="I pledge to contribute Rs 20 lacs from my savings to @narendramodi sir’s PM-CARES Fund. Let’s help each other 🙏🏻 I… https://t.co/n7J308xt7d" createdat="1585402078000" id="1243892590467936256"></div>
















 PM CARES donations from sportsmen From the sporting arena, Indian cricketer Suresh Raina is donating ₹52 lakh but only ₹31 lakh is going towards the PM-CARES fund. The other ₹21 lakh is going to Raina’s home state, Uttar Pradesh, towards the chief minister’s Disaster Relief Fund. "That's a brilliant fifty," Modi responded to Raina's contribution. Soon after, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) also pledged ₹51 crore to the fund. 
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
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 Pledge campaigns for donations to PM CARES Organisations like PhonePe and Motiwal Oswal are also doing their part during this time of crisis. The online payments platform PhonePe has launched a ₹100 crore pledge campaign in which they will add ₹10 to everyone’s donation. "This will inspire and enable a number number of Indian to donate to PM-CARES," according to Modi. 
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	<div type="twitter" handle="PhonePe_" handlename="PhonePe" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1228394203421372416/4X3QZazb_normal.jpg" favoritecount="261" retweetcount="102" status="Join our #100CrorePledge &amp; donate to the PMCARES FUND using contactless UPI payments. Remember no contribution is t… https://t.co/b6Z4yD3rMh" createdat="1585405072000" id="1243905146087542785"></div>









































 Paytm, the online payment platform led by Vijay Shekhar Sharma, followed suit with its own ₹500 crore pledge. 
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
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 Indian companies donate to PM CARES Banking magnate Uday Kotak announced that he will be donating ₹25 crore out of his own saving and another ₹25 crore on behalf of Kotak Mahindra Bank. "It's time to protect lives and livelihood," he said. 
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
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 L&amp;T, the Mumbai-based multinational, also announced a donation of ₹150 crore in addition to setting aside ₹500 crore to support its 1,60,000 contract workers. Pradeep and Pankaj Rathod from the Cello Group, known for its glassware, bottles and tiffin-ware, donated ₹3.5 crore to the fund. "Such support from the world of commerce and industry is extremely valuable," said Modi. The online stock trading platform, Motilal Oswal, is donating ₹5 crore to the PM-CARES Fund. According to Oswal, “Health is wealth.” Jindals' JSW Group, led by Sajjan Jindal, contibuted over ₹100 crore to the national Coronavirus fund to help in the relief efforts. 
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
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 The ayurvedic consumer goods company Patanjali, founded by Baba Ramdev, has given ₹25 crore to the PM CARES Fund and set up five quarantine centers for those who have testing positive for Coronavirus. Indian tech giant Infosys, will be donating ₹100 crore through the Infosys Foundation, the company's arm for philanthropic efforts. Branches of government doing their part National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) officials are putting up one day's salary towards PM CARES. Coal India Limited (CIL) has pledged ₹220 crore and NLC India has promised ₹25 crore. All of Indian Railway's employees have pledged one day's salary to the newly-formed Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations (PM-CARES) Fund, according to union minister Piyush Goyal. Collectively, the contribution will amount to ₹151 crore from Indian Railways Ministry. Similarly all of the employees of the Airport Authority of India (AAI) collectively raised ₹20 crore to do their part during the crisis. 
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
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 Indian President Ram Nath Kovind has also pledged one month of his salary towards the fund that will help fight the Coroanvirus pandemic in India. 
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
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 The Indian Administrative Services (IAS) Association is contributing ₹21 lakh and has encouraged its members to donate a day’s salary as well. 
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
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 Members of other branches of the government like the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) are also donating one to two day’s salary in the fight against Coronavirus in India. Officials from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) have also pledged one-day's salary to PM-CARES. 
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
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 Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CIBC) has pledged to donate ₹8 crore, and the Sports Authority of India has promised ₹76 lakh. See also: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/narendra-modi-announces-new-fund-pmcares-for-people-to-donate-towards-govt-fight-against-coronavirus/articleshow/74863818.cms">Narendra Modi announces new fund for people to donate towards govt fight against coronavirus</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/ratan-tata-donates-500-crore-for-covid-19-for-testing-kits-and-protective-gear-for-health-workers/articleshow/74862906.cms">Ratan Tata donates ₹500 crore for Covid-19 for testing kits and protective gear for health workers</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/startups/news/zomato-collects-1-5-crore-in-17-hours-to-feed-daily-wagers-who-are-out-of-work/articleshow/74806506.cms">Zomato collects ₹1.5 crore in 17 hours to feed daily wagers who are out of work</a>

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