In a major crackdown on unlicensed online gaming businesses, the Philippines government on Tuesday announced that it will shut more than 175 gambling dens and deport about 40,000 Chinese workers.

In a major crackdown on unlicensed online gaming businesses, the Philippines government on Tuesday announced that it will shut more than 175 gambling dens and deport about 40,000 Chinese workers. “The crackdown was triggered by reports of murder, kidnapping and other crimes committed by Chinese nationals against fellow Chinese nationals,” said justice ministry spokesperson Jose Dominic Clavano. The ministry said the measure was aimed at sending a strong message after the crime rate skyrocketed across the country. "This is really our job to society and to make sure that these crimes are not committed. We thought it best to send a signal that this type of behaviour is not tolerable, it's not acceptable to the country." Read more: US may use our military bases in case of a Taiwan conflict, says Philippine ambassador to the US The Philippine offshore gaming operators or POGOs had mushroomed in the country after 2016 when President Rodrigo Duterte started to pursue a closer relationship with China. The gambling industry peaked around 2020 when it raked in approximately $122 million and employed nearly 300,000 Chinese workers. However, the meteoric rise of POGO's also led to an increase in crimes as individuals, mostly Chinese engaged in kidnapping, prostitution and murder, according to the ministry. The regulators informed that only 30 POGO's had licenses to run operations in the country while the rest were either running on expired or revoked licenses. The Chinese embassy in a statement batted for the move and added POGO's were hurting the relationship between the two countries, "Crimes induced by and associated with online gambling not only harm China's interests and China-Philippines relations, but also hurt the interests of the Philippines." Gambling is strictly banned in mainland China and since last year, the Xi Jinping regime has enforced gaming laws as well, restricting the gaming time of kids and teenagers. Read more: Three hours a week: China's new rules for children playing video games (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Marking a historic shift towards increased transparency, all constitutional bench hearings before India's Supreme Court will be live-streamed starting today.

The final decision was taken after a full-court meeting called by the Chief Justice of India (CJI) Uday Umesh Lalit last week. At the meeting, the judges came to a unanimous decision of live-streaming the constitutional bench cases.

Three constitutional bench hearings are concurrently underway and can be <a href="https://webcast.gov.in/scindia/">watched </a>on webcast.gov.in, run by&nbsp;National Informatics Centre (NIC) using YouTube as a streaming platform.&nbsp;

In one of the cases being live-streamed, the court is discussing the&nbsp;constitutional validity of the 10 per cent&nbsp;reservation for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Other cases include the&nbsp;Maharashtra political crisis and the ongoing tussle for jurisdiction between the Central and Delhi governments.&nbsp;

Other important cases to be live-streamed in the coming days include:&nbsp;adequacy of Bhopal Gas Tragedy compensation, the Bohra community's right to excommunicate and&nbsp;retrospective application of immunity against arrest amongst others.&nbsp;

The CJI, however, said that the court will soon have its own platform so that it will not have to rely on YouTube to live-stream the proceedings.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The decision comes four years after the apex court accepted the idea in principle during the 'Swapnil Tripathi' case.&nbsp;

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/grant-bail-to-convicts-who-have-completed-10-years-in-jail-appeal-not-heard-indian-supreme-court-516546">Grant bail to life convicts who have spent 10 years in jail: Indian Supreme Court</a>

In late 2018, the Supreme Court in a judgement declared that live telecast of court proceedings was part of the right to access justice&nbsp;under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution.

Article 21 deals with the protection of life and personal liberty of individuals by stating, "No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law."

The first instance of the country's highest court live-streaming its proceedings came in the last week of August when a ceremonial bench bid adieu to outgoing CJI NV Ramana.&nbsp;

While the SC is adopting the live-streaming of court cases now, the High Courts of Gujarat, Orissa, Karnataka, Jharkhand, Patna and Madhya Pradesh have been holding live-streaming of the proceedings through their own YouTube channels, from as early as 2020.&nbsp;

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-unmarried-partnerships-or-queer-relationships-are-also-familial-relationships-sc-511154">Indian SC says unmarried partnerships, queer relationships can also be considered as family</a>

India joins the list of countries such as the UK, South Africa, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, Germany, and China where live-streaming of court cases is permitted.&nbsp;

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Marking a historic shift towards increased transparency, all constitutional bench hearings before India's Supreme Court will be live-streamed starting today. The final decision was taken after a full-court meeting called by the Chief Justice of India (CJI) Uday Umesh Lalit last week.

Marking a historic shift towards increased transparency, all constitutional bench hearings before India's Supreme Court will be live-streamed starting today. The final decision was taken after a full-court meeting called by the Chief Justice of India (CJI) Uday Umesh Lalit last week. At the meeting, the judges came to a unanimous decision of live-streaming the constitutional bench cases. Three constitutional bench hearings are concurrently underway and can be watched on webcast.gov.in, run by National Informatics Centre (NIC) using YouTube as a streaming platform. In one of the cases being live-streamed, the court is discussing the constitutional validity of the 10 per cent reservation for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Other cases include the Maharashtra political crisis and the ongoing tussle for jurisdiction between the Central and Delhi governments. Other important cases to be live-streamed in the coming days include: adequacy of Bhopal Gas Tragedy compensation, the Bohra community's right to excommunicate and retrospective application of immunity against arrest amongst others. The CJI, however, said that the court will soon have its own platform so that it will not have to rely on YouTube to live-stream the proceedings. The decision comes four years after the apex court accepted the idea in principle during the 'Swapnil Tripathi' case. Read more: Grant bail to life convicts who have spent 10 years in jail: Indian Supreme Court In late 2018, the Supreme Court in a judgement declared that live telecast of court proceedings was part of the right to access justice under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. Article 21 deals with the protection of life and personal liberty of individuals by stating, "No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law." The first instance of the country's highest court live-streaming its proceedings came in the last week of August when a ceremonial bench bid adieu to outgoing CJI NV Ramana. While the SC is adopting the live-streaming of court cases now, the High Courts of Gujarat, Orissa, Karnataka, Jharkhand, Patna and Madhya Pradesh have been holding live-streaming of the proceedings through their own YouTube channels, from as early as 2020. Read more: Indian SC says unmarried partnerships, queer relationships can also be considered as family India joins the list of countries such as the UK, South Africa, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, Germany, and China where live-streaming of court cases is permitted. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

India's Supreme Court starts live-streaming cases, in historic first

Spain is planning to offer digital nomad visas to encourage non-European Union (EU) citizens to come to the country and enjoy working in the sun. The law is yet to be passed but the Spanish government is intending to dole out lucrative incentives to make the proposal all the more enticing.

Digital nomads or remote workers refer&nbsp;to individuals who travel remotely and work using technology and internet. They do not have a set base and work in public libraries, cafes and&nbsp;co-working spaces. Countries across Europe are luring them with visas to boost tourism.&nbsp;

Reportedly, the digital nomad visa will be offered to those who are self-employed or working remotely or employed by non-Spanish companies. The applicants&nbsp;will need to be outside the European Economic Area and should be able to furnish a contract of employment to demonstrate they have been working remotely.&nbsp;

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While the more intricate details are yet to be hammered out, the Spanish government is expected to grant a residency permit for a year, which can be renewed for up to five years, depending on the applicant's record. Spouses or children&nbsp;will also be eligible to join the applicant.&nbsp;

Additionally, for the initial four years, the individual will receive a 10 per cent relaxation in the taxation scheme. According to Spanish media outlets, the new residents will be taxed at 15 per cent, compared to the standard 25 per cent rate.&nbsp;

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This particular visa scheme will come under the propsed 'Startup Act', the reports said. The main aim of the Startup Act is to develop a thriving 'startup ecosystem' in Spain and simultaneously, make it a premier destination for entrepreneurs.

If the Spanish government does come up with the planned proposal, it will join the list of European countries such as Croatia, Estonia, and Hungary to have issued some version of digital nomad visa.

While the aforementioned countries have a minimum earning requirement, the Spanish government has not given any indication of adding such a caveat yet. However, the visa applicants might need to prove that they will earn enough to sustain themselves.&nbsp;

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Spain is planning to offer digital nomad visas to encourage non-European Union (EU) citizens to come to the country and enjoy working in the sun. The law is yet to be passed but the Spanish government is intending to dole out lucrative incentives to make the proposal all the more enticing.

Spain is planning to offer digital nomad visas to encourage non-European Union (EU) citizens to come to the country and enjoy working in the sun. The law is yet to be passed but the Spanish government is intending to dole out lucrative incentives to make the proposal all the more enticing. Digital nomads or remote workers refer to individuals who travel remotely and work using technology and internet. They do not have a set base and work in public libraries, cafes and co-working spaces. Countries across Europe are luring them with visas to boost tourism. Reportedly, the digital nomad visa will be offered to those who are self-employed or working remotely or employed by non-Spanish companies. The applicants will need to be outside the European Economic Area and should be able to furnish a contract of employment to demonstrate they have been working remotely. WATCH | Who are Digital nomads? Working remotely and travelling the world × While the more intricate details are yet to be hammered out, the Spanish government is expected to grant a residency permit for a year, which can be renewed for up to five years, depending on the applicant's record. Spouses or children will also be eligible to join the applicant. Additionally, for the initial four years, the individual will receive a 10 per cent relaxation in the taxation scheme. According to Spanish media outlets, the new residents will be taxed at 15 per cent, compared to the standard 25 per cent rate. Read more: EU agrees to suspend visa travel deal with Russia. Defers full tourist visa ban This particular visa scheme will come under the propsed 'Startup Act', the reports said. The main aim of the Startup Act is to develop a thriving 'startup ecosystem' in Spain and simultaneously, make it a premier destination for entrepreneurs. If the Spanish government does come up with the planned proposal, it will join the list of European countries such as Croatia, Estonia, and Hungary to have issued some version of digital nomad visa. While the aforementioned countries have a minimum earning requirement, the Spanish government has not given any indication of adding such a caveat yet. However, the visa applicants might need to prove that they will earn enough to sustain themselves. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Spain proposes 'digital nomad' visa to attract talent to its shores

Giorgia Meloni and her Brothers of Italy (FdI) party has triumphed in the Italy election. According to most estimates, she is set to be the first female prime minister of Italy. In other news, former United States Donald Trump denied having any knowledge about his supporters starting a riot at the US Capitol Hill on January 6.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/italys-far-right-leader-girogia-meloni-calls-for-unity-after-election-win-519640">Italy's far-right leader Girogia Meloni calls for unity after election win</a>

Italy's far-right leader Giorgia Meloni, whose Brothers of Italy (FdI) party came top in Italian elections, said that the voters had given a clear mandate to the right to form the next government. She is now on a course to guide Italy's most right-wing government since World War II.&nbsp;

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Former United States Donald Trump denied having any knowledge about his supporters starting a riot at the US Capitol Hill on January 6, according to a new book. Trump told New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman that he was not watching the television at that time and as a result, he came to know about the riots and other disturbances much later from members of his staff.

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Iranian protesters demonstrated their disagreement and anger for the 10th consecutive night after the death of young Kurdish Mahsa Amini, disobeying the judiciary's warning on Sunday (Sept 25).&nbsp;

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk will be answering questions from Twitter’s lawyers in the next few days ahead of the trial in October. According to Associated Press, the deposition will take place from Monday to Tuesday, and it can also continue on Wednesday in case of an extension.

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Amid fighting in several regions across the eastern part of the country, the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that there are some positive results in several directions.

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Giorgia Meloni and her Brothers of Italy (FdI) party has triumphed in the Italy election. According to most estimates, she is set to be the first female prime minister of Italy.

Giorgia Meloni and her Brothers of Italy (FdI) party has triumphed in the Italy election. According to most estimates, she is set to be the first female prime minister of Italy. In other news, former United States Donald Trump denied having any knowledge about his supporters starting a riot at the US Capitol Hill on January 6. Click on headlines to read more: Italy's far-right leader Girogia Meloni calls for unity after election win Italy's far-right leader Giorgia Meloni, whose Brothers of Italy (FdI) party came top in Italian elections, said that the voters had given a clear mandate to the right to form the next government. She is now on a course to guide Italy's most right-wing government since World War II. Donald Trump claimed 'he was not watching television during Capitol Hill riots', new book says Former United States Donald Trump denied having any knowledge about his supporters starting a riot at the US Capitol Hill on January 6, according to a new book. Trump told New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman that he was not watching the television at that time and as a result, he came to know about the riots and other disturbances much later from members of his staff. Iran: Iranians continue to protest for the 10th consecutive night, violating judiciary's warning Iranian protesters demonstrated their disagreement and anger for the 10th consecutive night after the death of young Kurdish Mahsa Amini, disobeying the judiciary's warning on Sunday (Sept 25). Elon Musk faces deposition with Twitter's lawyers ahead of trial Tesla CEO Elon Musk will be answering questions from Twitter’s lawyers in the next few days ahead of the trial in October. According to Associated Press, the deposition will take place from Monday to Tuesday, and it can also continue on Wednesday in case of an extension. Russia-Ukraine crisis | Zelensky: Positive results in several directions in war Amid fighting in several regions across the eastern part of the country, the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that there are some positive results in several directions. ×

Morning news brief: Meloni wins Italian election, Trump didn't watch TV on Jan 6 & more

Short video sharing platform TikTok is staring at a $29 million fine in UK for endangering and failing to protect the identities of children on its platform. The China-based company was found wanting after an investigation carried out by UK's Information Commissioner Office (ICO).&nbsp;

The regulator in its provisional view asserted that the Bytedance-led platform may have processed data of children under the age of 13 without parental consent.&nbsp;Reportedly, Information Commissioner John Edwards in his findings said TikTok fell short of meeting data privacy protection requirements.

"We all want children to be able to learn and experience the digital world, but with proper data privacy protections. Companies providing digital services have a legal duty to put those protections in place, but our provisional view is that TikTok fell short of meeting that requirement," said Edwards.

Read more:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-wanted-to-open-tiktok-account-to-promote-propaganda-report-501963">&nbsp;China wanted to open TikTok account to promote propaganda: Report</a>

Consequently, the company has been slapped with a 'notice of intent' which is dubbed as a precursor to the fine, which could total up to $29 million or four per cent of the company's global annual turnover. In the process, TikTok has become one of the first social media companies to be issued such a formal notice.

TikTok in response said it will challenge the notice, "This Notice of Intent, covering the period May 2018-July 2020, is provisional and as the ICO itself has stated, no final conclusions can be drawn at this time," said a company spokesperson.

"While we respect the ICO's role in safeguarding privacy in the UK, we disagree with the preliminary views expressed and intend to formally respond to the ICO in due course," the company added.&nbsp;

This is not the first time that TikTok has been asked to cough up fines related to child privacy matters. In&nbsp;early 2019, the company agreed to pay $5.7 million to US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to settle accusations that it had collected personal information of children on its platform by illegal means.&nbsp;

Read more<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tiktok-under-fire-for-promoting-weight-loss-aids-to-children-518566">:&nbsp;TikTok under fire for promoting weight loss aids to children</a>

According to the US Department of Justice, TikTok had violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), under which websites and social media platforms such as TikTok are required to obtain parental consent before harvesting the personal information of minors.&nbsp;

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Short video sharing platform TikTok is staring at a $29 million fine in UK for endangering and failing to protect the identities of children on its platform. The China-based company was found wanting after an investigation carried out by UK's Information Commissioner Office (ICO).

Short video sharing platform TikTok is staring at a $29 million fine in UK for endangering and failing to protect the identities of children on its platform. The China-based company was found wanting after an investigation carried out by UK's Information Commissioner Office (ICO). The regulator in its provisional view asserted that the Bytedance-led platform may have processed data of children under the age of 13 without parental consent. Reportedly, Information Commissioner John Edwards in his findings said TikTok fell short of meeting data privacy protection requirements. "We all want children to be able to learn and experience the digital world, but with proper data privacy protections. Companies providing digital services have a legal duty to put those protections in place, but our provisional view is that TikTok fell short of meeting that requirement," said Edwards. Read more: China wanted to open TikTok account to promote propaganda: Report Consequently, the company has been slapped with a 'notice of intent' which is dubbed as a precursor to the fine, which could total up to $29 million or four per cent of the company's global annual turnover. In the process, TikTok has become one of the first social media companies to be issued such a formal notice. TikTok in response said it will challenge the notice, "This Notice of Intent, covering the period May 2018-July 2020, is provisional and as the ICO itself has stated, no final conclusions can be drawn at this time," said a company spokesperson. "While we respect the ICO's role in safeguarding privacy in the UK, we disagree with the preliminary views expressed and intend to formally respond to the ICO in due course," the company added. This is not the first time that TikTok has been asked to cough up fines related to child privacy matters. In early 2019, the company agreed to pay $5.7 million to US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to settle accusations that it had collected personal information of children on its platform by illegal means. Read more: TikTok under fire for promoting weight loss aids to children According to the US Department of Justice, TikTok had violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), under which websites and social media platforms such as TikTok are required to obtain parental consent before harvesting the personal information of minors. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

TikTok could face $29 million in fines in UK for endangering children's privacy

Amid fears of a global slowdown compounded by investors' risk aversion to equity markets, Rupee tumbled to a new low on Monday. Reportedly, the Indian currency fell 38 paise to hit an all-time low of 81.

Amid fears of a global slowdown compounded by investors' risk aversion to equity markets, Rupee tumbled to a new low on Monday. Reportedly, the Indian currency fell 38 paise to hit an all-time low of 81.47 against the US greenback before closing the day at 81.6225 per dollar. Notably, the rupee had reached a low of 81.22 on Friday, prompting the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to quickly sell dollars. Consequently, the rupee had a little breather. The Indian rupee taking a beating comes in the backdrop of a hawkish US Fed hiking interest rates by 75 basis points to 3-3.25 per cent last week. This was the third straight time that the Fed had announced a hike, primarily meant to arrest the sky-inflation rates in the country. However, it instantly lead to a mismatch in the global economies. The two major currencies in Asia, the yen and the yuan have tumbled as well due to investors fearing that the Asian market may experience crisis-level stress once again. Read more: Indian rupee hits new low, slips below 81-mark against US dollar for the first time ever It is pertinent to note that most major currencies across the globe have been struggling and depreciating against the US dollar. Speaking on the currency fluctuation, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman last week stated that Indian Rupee 'held up very well' against the US dollar when compared to other currencies. "If any one currency which has held its own and did not get into fluctuation or volatility as much as other currencies, it is the Indian rupee. We have held back very well," said Sitharaman. The RBI Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting is scheduled to be held later this week. The investors are keeping a close eye on the developments that come from the meeting. However, the sentiment leading to the meeting is rather downbeat amongst the investors. Experts believe that the rupee will tumble as risk-off sentiment takes the dollar index to 113.70 and sterling to 1.0557 against the dollar. Read more: Pound hits all-time low against dollar as Liz Truss' tax cuts come under pressure (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Rupee tumbles to a new record low. Closes at 81.62 per dollar

China's real estate sector has been undergoing a harrowing crisis. The fall of real estate major Evergrande was the tipping point, with other big and small property developers falling like dominos afterwards.

China's real estate sector has been undergoing a harrowing crisis. The fall of real estate major Evergrande was the tipping point, with other big and small property developers falling like dominos afterwards. While the builders may get a reprieve using government policies, the homeowners came out the worst-hit. The once-booming property market of China now wears a desolated and dilapidated look. The builders are not willing to take on new projects while the ones underway have been halted, leading to a precarious situation. According to a report compiled by Shanghai E-House Real Estate Research Institute, stalled projects accounted for 3.85 per cent of China's housing market up until June this year which is equivalent to an area of 231 million square metres. Consequently, home buyers are being forced to enter and live in unfinished and 'rotting' apartments. The living conditions are harsh, with even basic amenities missing. Read more: Police in China arrest over 200 suspects after protests erupted over bank frauds While some are living in the flats braving bad conditions, others are forced to live on rent in the same city. In addition to the mortgage of the flat, the burden of rent is breaking the back of many. "All the family's savings were invested in this house," Xu, a homeowner was quoted as saying by Reuters. Xu bought a two-bedroom flat in 2019, a year after the builder started the construction of the apartment. WATH | China's broken housing market: Cash-strapped builders halt construction mid-way × While everything was smooth-sailing in the beginning, things came crashing down in 2020 when the parent company of the builder was accused of illegal fund-raising. The properties of the builder were seized and work on the apartment was halted, forcing Xu to run from pillar to post but to no avail. Read more: Chinese companies default amid rising debt bubble The condition that home buyers across China has been so dire that, they started collective disobedience in June, threatening to halt mortgage payments if the construction did not resume. Till July, homebuyers in 80 Chinese cities had refused to pay their mortgages, affecting the future of over 200 projects. "If this issue is not resolved, it will affect property transactions, the government's credibility, and it could exacerbate the developers' debt problems," said an official at the Shanghai E-House Real Estate Research Institute. The fall of China's real estate market is one of the prominent reasons why the economy has grown at a measly pace of 0.4 per cent in the April-June quarter. The Politburo of the ruling Communist Party has all but given up on achieving the end-of-the-year GDP growth rate, and thus experts believe there is little hope of seeing an improvement in the condition of homeowners. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Chinese homeowners forced to live in unfinished, dilapidated apartments as real estate crisis deepens

It's official. Apple is manufacturing its latest flagship iPhone 14 in India. The company released a statement on Monday, confiming the media reports doing the rounds for weeks now.

It's official. Apple is manufacturing its latest flagship iPhone 14 in India. The company released a statement on Monday, confiming the media reports doing the rounds for weeks now. “The new iPhone 14 lineup introduces groundbreaking new technologies and important safety capabilities. We’re excited to be manufacturing iPhone 14 in India,” said the statement. Reportedly, the made-in-India iPhone 14 will not only be available for sale locally, but will also be exported as well. According to reports, Apple is expected to move five per cent of its global production of iPhone 14 to India by the end of the year. The company has kept an ambitious target of manufacturing 25 per cent of all iPhones by 2025 in India, per analysts at JP Morgan. Taiwanese major Foxconn is currently manufacturing all Apple devices at the company's Sriperumbudur plant, outside the southern Indian city of Chennai. As reported by WION, before the official confirmation, Apple had already started working with its local suppliers in India last month to speed up the production pace. Read more: Apple to manufacture iPhone 14 in India; plans to bring it on par with China The slowdown in the Chinese economy coupled with the breakdown in the supply chain and frequent electricity breakdowns, exacerbated by the heatwave has made the manufacturing climate excessively difficult in that country. A concoction of these conditions forced Apple to take the decisive step and diversify its options. By manufacturing iPhone 14 in India, roughly at the same time as in China, the Cupertino-based company is attempting to reduce the gap and bring it on par with China for future models. Previously, Apple manufactured its iPhone 13 model in India, six-seven months after it was launched. Apple's growing investment in India stems from the market response it has received in recent times. During the earnings call in July, Apple CEO Tim Cook talked about the doubling of revenue in India. "We set June quarter records in the Americas, in Europe and the rest of the Asia Pacific region. We also saw June quarter revenue records in both developed and emerging markets, with very strong double-digit growth in Brazil, Indonesia and Vietnam and a near doubling of revenue in India," Cook had said. Read more: Apple and Amazon post impressive numbers amid an economic slowdown The manufacturing of iPhone 14, near about the same time as China is expected to be the next big milestone in India's burgeoning manufacturing prowess which aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's clarion call of 'Make in India'. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Nearly a week after announcing the partial mobilisation of troops to fight in Ukraine, Russia has admitted it had rushed the process and promised to fix the mistakes caused during the call-up.

Nearly a week after announcing the partial mobilisation of troops to fight in Ukraine, Russia has admitted it had rushed the process and promised to fix the mistakes caused during the call-up. Reportedly, upper house speaker Valentina Matviyenko on Sunday came down heavily on the governors overseeing the mobilisation campaigns and directed them to avoid mistakes. In a statement released on Telegram, Matviyenko admitted that incorrect cases of mobilisation were causing outrage amongst the public. "Incorrect cases of mobilisation...are provoking fierce reactions in society, and rightly so. Some are assuming that handing in their report (to their superiors) quickly is more important than correctly fulfilling this important mission. This is unacceptable," said Matviyenko. "Make sure that partial mobilisation is carried out in full and complete compliance with the criteria. And without a single mistake!," she added. Incorrect cases of troop call-up Reportedly, after President Vladimir Putin announced a partial troop mobilisation after Ukraine made decisive gains in the ongoing war, the Russian authorities quickly swung into action and started recruiting people. While Putin said only people with 'relevant' skills or military experience needed to be recruited, the authorities took a rather panicked approach. According to an AFP report, in a case of incorrect recruitment, a 63-year-old diabetic ex-military officer was sent to a training camp in the southwestern region of Volgograd. Read more: Partial military mobilisation in Russia announcement makes oil, defence stocks surge Similarly, another 58-year-old school director received a call-up for recruitment, despite having no prior military experience. Both were eventually allowed to return, but it showed that the process was not transparent and clear in its objective. What is partial mobilisation? Succinctly put, military mobilisation refers to a situation when a nation assembles and readies military troops and supplies for war. If a country has ordered a mobilisation, it is organising its armed forces for active military service. The last time Russia ordered a general mobilisation, anyone who was 19 years old was obliged to join the Soviet Army. Those who were 18 were eligible to volunteer. WATCH | What is mobilisation? | Why is Russia resorting to partial mobilisation? × Currently, Putin has ordered a partial mobilisation which means that only a certain percentage of Russia’s potential fighters will be asked to join the offensive on Ukraine. As of now, Putin has signed a decree that will see 300,000 reservists who will be called to fight in Ukraine out of approximately 25 million potential fighters at Moscow's disposal. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Russia admits making mistakes in troop call-up during mobilisation; vows to fix issues

India's&nbsp;external affairs minister (EAM) Dr S&nbsp;Jaishankar on Saturday addressed the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and batted for reforms, especially at the high table of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).&nbsp;

"The call for reformed multilateralism – with reforms of the Security Council at its core enjoys considerable support among UN members," said Jaishankar.

The Indian external affairs minister did not mince words and stated that the current setup of the UN was&nbsp;anachronistic and ineffective&nbsp;and hence needed urgent reforms. 
 
"It does so because of the widespread recognition that the current architecture is anachronistic and ineffective. It is also perceived as deeply unfair, denying entire continents and regions a voice in a forum that deliberates their future," Jaishankar said in his address.&nbsp;

The EAM also reminded the assembly of New Delhi's capabilities by stating, "India would be completing its tenure as a member of the Security Council this year. In our term, we have acted as a bridge on some serious but divisive issues confronting the Council."

It is not the first time that India has raised the issue. However, according to Jaishankar, something has shifted this time around.&nbsp;

"In respect of UN reform, every General Assembly (session) you revisit that issue, but this time something has shifted. You can see that, you can sense that. I think everybody sensed a shift and it's something which others actually brought up with me," the minister told reporters.&nbsp;

Earlier this week, Jaishankar hosted a meeting of the G4 countries, a grouping that includes Japan, Germany and Brazil seeking a permanent seat at the Security Council.&nbsp;

After the meeting, Jaishakar took to Twitter and set the agenda which he reiterated at the UNGA address on Saturday.&nbsp;

“Reiterated our joint commitment to work towards text based negotiations that lead to reformed multilateralism. Will continue our cooperation towards the goal,” he tweeted.&nbsp;

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One of the biggest roadblocks to India's accession to a permanent seat in the UNSC is China. The neighbouring country of India has shown rhetorical commitment toward reforms at the UN but behind the scenes, Beijing has actively worked to ensure that the status quo is maintained.&nbsp;

Thus, New Delhi has its task cut out. However, India's stint in the Security Council in the&nbsp;last year-and-a-half ought to bring some much-needed change.

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India's external affairs minister (EAM) Dr S Jaishankar on Saturday addressed the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and batted for reforms, especially at the high table of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).

India's external affairs minister (EAM) Dr S Jaishankar on Saturday addressed the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and batted for reforms, especially at the high table of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). "The call for reformed multilateralism – with reforms of the Security Council at its core enjoys considerable support among UN members," said Jaishankar. The Indian external affairs minister did not mince words and stated that the current setup of the UN was anachronistic and ineffective and hence needed urgent reforms. "It does so because of the widespread recognition that the current architecture is anachronistic and ineffective. It is also perceived as deeply unfair, denying entire continents and regions a voice in a forum that deliberates their future," Jaishankar said in his address. The EAM also reminded the assembly of New Delhi's capabilities by stating, "India would be completing its tenure as a member of the Security Council this year. In our term, we have acted as a bridge on some serious but divisive issues confronting the Council." It is not the first time that India has raised the issue. However, according to Jaishankar, something has shifted this time around. "In respect of UN reform, every General Assembly (session) you revisit that issue, but this time something has shifted. You can see that, you can sense that. I think everybody sensed a shift and it's something which others actually brought up with me," the minister told reporters. Earlier this week, Jaishankar hosted a meeting of the G4 countries, a grouping that includes Japan, Germany and Brazil seeking a permanent seat at the Security Council. After the meeting, Jaishakar took to Twitter and set the agenda which he reiterated at the UNGA address on Saturday. “Reiterated our joint commitment to work towards text based negotiations that lead to reformed multilateralism. Will continue our cooperation towards the goal,” he tweeted. Another regular feature of the #UNGA High level week. Happy to host the G-4 meeting of Foreign Ministers today. Thank Ministers Carlos França, Yoshimasa Hayashi and @ABaerbock for attending. pic.twitter.com/4mWVay39qa — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) September 23, 2022 × One of the biggest roadblocks to India's accession to a permanent seat in the UNSC is China. The neighbouring country of India has shown rhetorical commitment toward reforms at the UN but behind the scenes, Beijing has actively worked to ensure that the status quo is maintained. Thus, New Delhi has its task cut out. However, India's stint in the Security Council in the last year-and-a-half ought to bring some much-needed change. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

'Current UN structure is ineffective', says Indian foreign minister at UNGA

Italy is gearing up for its most right-wing government since Benito Mussolini's National Fascist Party won almost a century ago. Polling is underway and will continue till 23:00 (21:00 GMT) as&nbsp;Giorgia Meloni, leader of the far-right Brothers of Italy party looks set to become the first female prime minister of the country.&nbsp;

According to data, almost 51 million Italians are eligible to vote, of whom 4.7 million live abroad. Voters turning up to cast their votes today will be electing a slimmed-down parliament with the number of seats in the lower house cut to 400 from 630, while the Senate goes to 200 seats from 315.&nbsp;

Voters get two voting slips;&nbsp;one for the Senate and one for the lower house. They can only put one cross on each slip, with that vote counted for both the first-past-the-post and proportional representation segments.

When the election canvassing trail ended on Thursday, Meloni exuded confidence as she remarked,&nbsp;“We are the real majority of the country."

And there is a reason behind her confidence. One in every four Italian, according to the opinion polls, is planning to vote for Meloni and her party.&nbsp;

WATCH |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/italy-goes-to-polls-on-sunday-giorgia-meloni-tipped-to-be-next-pm-519360">Italy goes to polls on Sunday, Giorgia Meloni tipped to be next PM</a>

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It is pertinent to note that the election was called after infighting brought down Prime Minister Mario Draghi's national unity government in July.

Consequently, Brothers of Italy has seen a surge in its support after it remained outside Draghi's government. The League, led by Matteo Salvini, and Silvio Berlusconi's Forza Italia were both part of the government and their support has slipped.

In sharp contrast to anti-migrant Salvini and Berlusconi, who have both openly admired Russian President Vladimir Putin, Meloni backs military aid for Ukraine.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/rightist-alliance-set-for-italian-election-victory-519261#who-will-win-519247">Rightist alliance set for Italian election victory</a>

Moreover, the parties on the right-end of the spectrum have been helped by divisions in the centre-left where attempts by the main Democratic Party (PD) to form a broad electoral alliance fell apart.

That has left three main groups in the centre or centre-left fighting for votes: the PD and its allies; the centrist Azione party and its Italia Viva partner; and finally 5-Star.

While this is the first election in the last five years, Italy's political landscape has always been chaotic. In the 77&nbsp;years since the end of World War II, the country has seen over 70 governments, roughly amounting to one government every thirteen months.&nbsp;

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Italy is gearing up for its most right-wing government since Benito Mussolini's National Fascist Party won almost a century ago. Polling is underway and will continue till 23:00 (21:00 GMT) as Giorgia Meloni, leader of the far-right Brothers of Italy party looks set to become the first female prime minister of the country.

Italy is gearing up for its most right-wing government since Benito Mussolini's National Fascist Party won almost a century ago. Polling is underway and will continue till 23:00 (21:00 GMT) as Giorgia Meloni, leader of the far-right Brothers of Italy party looks set to become the first female prime minister of the country. According to data, almost 51 million Italians are eligible to vote, of whom 4.7 million live abroad. Voters turning up to cast their votes today will be electing a slimmed-down parliament with the number of seats in the lower house cut to 400 from 630, while the Senate goes to 200 seats from 315. Voters get two voting slips; one for the Senate and one for the lower house. They can only put one cross on each slip, with that vote counted for both the first-past-the-post and proportional representation segments. When the election canvassing trail ended on Thursday, Meloni exuded confidence as she remarked, “We are the real majority of the country." And there is a reason behind her confidence. One in every four Italian, according to the opinion polls, is planning to vote for Meloni and her party. WATCH | Italy goes to polls on Sunday, Giorgia Meloni tipped to be next PM × It is pertinent to note that the election was called after infighting brought down Prime Minister Mario Draghi's national unity government in July. Consequently, Brothers of Italy has seen a surge in its support after it remained outside Draghi's government. The League, led by Matteo Salvini, and Silvio Berlusconi's Forza Italia were both part of the government and their support has slipped. In sharp contrast to anti-migrant Salvini and Berlusconi, who have both openly admired Russian President Vladimir Putin, Meloni backs military aid for Ukraine. Read more: Rightist alliance set for Italian election victory Moreover, the parties on the right-end of the spectrum have been helped by divisions in the centre-left where attempts by the main Democratic Party (PD) to form a broad electoral alliance fell apart. That has left three main groups in the centre or centre-left fighting for votes: the PD and its allies; the centrist Azione party and its Italia Viva partner; and finally 5-Star. While this is the first election in the last five years, Italy's political landscape has always been chaotic. In the 77 years since the end of World War II, the country has seen over 70 governments, roughly amounting to one government every thirteen months. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Polling underway in Italy; far-right leader Giorgia Meloni expected to become the new PM

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