<p>Senior Hong Kong lawyers expressed alarm on Sunday at plans for the city’s leader to select judges for national security cases, calling it the most serious challenge to the territory’s vaunted judicial independence since the 1997 handover to Chinese rule.</p>

<p>The move was among details of a new national security law for Hong Kong released by the official Xinhua news agency on Saturday - legislation that is expected to be passed soon by the standing committee of China’s parliament, the National People’s Congress.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-unveils-details-of-national-security-law-for-hong-kong-307310"><strong>Also read|&nbsp;China unveils details of national security law for Hong Kong</strong></a></p>

<p>As well as heading a new local national security council supervised by Beijing officials, the city’s Chief Executive, Carrie Lam, will also have the power to appoint judges to hear cases under the law.</p>

<p>The Hong Kong Bar Association’s chairman, Philip Dykes, described as “extraordinary” any move to have Lam allocate judges, saying it cut to the core of the independence of the judiciary that is protected by the Basic Law, the city’s mini-constitution.</p>

<p>“This is the biggest shift since the handover,” Dykes told Reuters.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/drag-china-to-un-court-over-hong-kong-security-law-eu-parliament-307287"><strong>Also read|&nbsp;Drag China to UN court over Hong Kong security law: EU Parliament</strong></a></p>

<p>“You can’t be slightly independent any more than you can be slightly pregnant. You’re either independent or you’re not.”</p>

<p>With Lam heading the council, “you’re picking a judge for a contest in which you have an interest”.</p>

<p>In response to Reuters questions addressed to Chief Justice Geoffrey Ma on the new legislation, the judiciary said in an email that it “would not comment”.</p>

<p>Hong Kong and Chinese officials say the law must be imposed urgently on the former British colony after sometimes-violent protests over the past year exposed the need to tackle separatism, subversion, terrorism and collusion with foreign forces.</p>

<p>The law is stoking fears among foreign governments as well as Hong Kong’s democracy activists, who were already concerned that Beijing is eroding extensive autonomy promised when Britain handed it back under a “one country, two systems” formula.</p>

<p>The city’s common law-based legal system is widely seen as the bedrock of that formula, underpinning its status as a global financial hub.</p>

<p>Speaking privately, other senior lawyers expressed deep concern, saying it appeared to confirm their fears that Beijing wanted to curb the “separation of powers” that made Hong Kong judges an important check on the government. Some admit to being increasingly nervous about speaking out due to Beijing’s growing squeeze.</p>

<p>A Reuters Special Report in April revealed that some of the city’s most senior judges privately feared the city’s rule of law was under assault from Beijing.</p>

<p>While pro-Beijing figures have demanded special courts and called for foreign judges - a long-standing tradition in Hong Kong - to be barred from national security cases, the new plan had not surfaced locally.</p>

<p>“It is an act to import political elements into the judicial system, which is supposed to be impartial,” said Angeline Chan, a solicitor and convenor of the Progressive Lawyers Group.</p>

<p>The allocation and rostering of judges is currently handled by senior judges based on legal experience.</p>

<p>“It raises a lot of questions ... God knows how they will be selected,” said Dykes, urging the full proposed law to be released as soon as possible.</p>

<p>Lam said in a statement late on Saturday that the central government had repeatedly emphasised the law “will not affect the capitalist system in Hong Kong and (its) legal system”.</p>


Senior Hong Kong lawyers expressed alarm on Sunday at plans for the city’s leader to select judges for national security cases, calling it the most serious challenge to the territory’s vaunted judicial independence since the 1997 handover to Chinese rule.

Senior Hong Kong lawyers expressed alarm on Sunday at plans for the city’s leader to select judges for national security cases, calling it the most serious challenge to the territory’s vaunted judicial independence since the 1997 handover to Chinese rule. The move was among details of a new national security law for Hong Kong released by the official Xinhua news agency on Saturday - legislation that is expected to be passed soon by the standing committee of China’s parliament, the National People’s Congress. Also read| China unveils details of national security law for Hong Kong As well as heading a new local national security council supervised by Beijing officials, the city’s Chief Executive, Carrie Lam, will also have the power to appoint judges to hear cases under the law. The Hong Kong Bar Association’s chairman, Philip Dykes, described as “extraordinary” any move to have Lam allocate judges, saying it cut to the core of the independence of the judiciary that is protected by the Basic Law, the city’s mini-constitution. “This is the biggest shift since the handover,” Dykes told Reuters. Also read| Drag China to UN court over Hong Kong security law: EU Parliament “You can’t be slightly independent any more than you can be slightly pregnant. You’re either independent or you’re not.” With Lam heading the council, “you’re picking a judge for a contest in which you have an interest”. In response to Reuters questions addressed to Chief Justice Geoffrey Ma on the new legislation, the judiciary said in an email that it “would not comment”. Hong Kong and Chinese officials say the law must be imposed urgently on the former British colony after sometimes-violent protests over the past year exposed the need to tackle separatism, subversion, terrorism and collusion with foreign forces. The law is stoking fears among foreign governments as well as Hong Kong’s democracy activists, who were already concerned that Beijing is eroding extensive autonomy promised when Britain handed it back under a “one country, two systems” formula. The city’s common law-based legal system is widely seen as the bedrock of that formula, underpinning its status as a global financial hub. Speaking privately, other senior lawyers expressed deep concern, saying it appeared to confirm their fears that Beijing wanted to curb the “separation of powers” that made Hong Kong judges an important check on the government. Some admit to being increasingly nervous about speaking out due to Beijing’s growing squeeze. A Reuters Special Report in April revealed that some of the city’s most senior judges privately feared the city’s rule of law was under assault from Beijing. While pro-Beijing figures have demanded special courts and called for foreign judges - a long-standing tradition in Hong Kong - to be barred from national security cases, the new plan had not surfaced locally. “It is an act to import political elements into the judicial system, which is supposed to be impartial,” said Angeline Chan, a solicitor and convenor of the Progressive Lawyers Group. The allocation and rostering of judges is currently handled by senior judges based on legal experience. “It raises a lot of questions ... God knows how they will be selected,” said Dykes, urging the full proposed law to be released as soon as possible. Lam said in a statement late on Saturday that the central government had repeatedly emphasised the law “will not affect the capitalist system in Hong Kong and (its) legal system”.

Hong Kong lawyers alarmed at plans for judges in national security trials

<p>As the second outbreak of coronavirus in Beijing is registering more cases than the first one, the city officials believe they have the resources and capacity to conduct one million coronavirus tests per day.</p>

<p>The outbreak has happened months after the first outbreak in the city, and is registering more cases than the first one.</p>

<p>As the outbreak is believed to have started in the&nbsp;Xinfadi market, the officials were earlier only testing the workers and recent visitors of the market. The testing was later expanded to the neighbouring areas. However, now&nbsp;it has been expanded to include residents in many other parts of the city as well as food and parcel delivery workers.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-reports-26-new-covid-19-cases-including-22-in-capital-beijing-307371">Also read:&nbsp;China reports 26 new COVID-19 cases including 22 in capital Beijing</a></strong></p>

<p>The outbreak happened over a week ago in the city of over 20 million, and since the new outbreak, capacity has more than doubled to more than 230,000 tests daily at 124 institutions, Gao Xiaojun, spokesman for the Beijing Health Commission, told a press briefing.</p>

<p>The tests are done on samples collected from multiple people in one test tube, enabling the city to get results from almost 1 million people daily.</p>

<p>The city is also receiving manpower from few other&nbsp;provinces including Hubei and Liaoning, who have sent about 200 people to Beijing to boost staff in laboratories.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from Reuters)</em></p>


As the second outbreak of coronavirus in Beijing is registering more cases than the first one, the city officials believe they have the resources and capacity to conduct one million coronavirus tests per day.

As the second outbreak of coronavirus in Beijing is registering more cases than the first one, the city officials believe they have the resources and capacity to conduct one million coronavirus tests per day. The outbreak has happened months after the first outbreak in the city, and is registering more cases than the first one. As the outbreak is believed to have started in the Xinfadi market, the officials were earlier only testing the workers and recent visitors of the market. The testing was later expanded to the neighbouring areas. However, now it has been expanded to include residents in many other parts of the city as well as food and parcel delivery workers. Also read: China reports 26 new COVID-19 cases including 22 in capital Beijing The outbreak happened over a week ago in the city of over 20 million, and since the new outbreak, capacity has more than doubled to more than 230,000 tests daily at 124 institutions, Gao Xiaojun, spokesman for the Beijing Health Commission, told a press briefing. The tests are done on samples collected from multiple people in one test tube, enabling the city to get results from almost 1 million people daily. The city is also receiving manpower from few other provinces including Hubei and Liaoning, who have sent about 200 people to Beijing to boost staff in laboratories. (With inputs from Reuters)

COVID 19: Beijing to test one million people daily

<p>One man was killed and around 11 people have been injured in a shooting that took place in&nbsp;Minneapolis in the early hours of Sunday.</p>

<p>“One adult male died and 11 have no-life-threatening wounds,” Minneapolis police tweeted.</p>

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<p>As of now, there has been no indication that the shooting was related to the ongoing anti-racism protests, of which Minneapolis has been the origin.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-reading-stabbing-attack-declared-a-terrorist-incident-investigations-continue-307469"><strong>Also read|&nbsp;UK: Reading stabbing attack declared a 'terrorist incident'; investigations continue</strong></a></p>

<p>Local media reports stated that the identities of the deceased and injured hasn't been revealed yet as it wasn't clear whether anyone has been taken into custody.</p>

<p>After the shooting, social media was flooded with pictures and videos of the area during the shooting.&nbsp;Some pictures showed broken windows&nbsp;at the theater and a storefront. Some people can also be heard screaming in the videos posted on social media websites by the locals.</p>

<p>All injured were taken to hospital for treatment. The local police has cordoned the area, and investigations are underway.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from Reuters)</em></p>


One man was killed and around 11 people have been injured in a shooting that took place in Minneapolis in the early hours of Sunday. “One adult male died and 11 have no-life-threatening wounds,” Minneapolis police tweeted.

One man was killed and around 11 people have been injured in a shooting that took place in Minneapolis in the early hours of Sunday. “One adult male died and 11 have no-life-threatening wounds,” Minneapolis police tweeted. Multiple people shot in area of 2900 block Hennepin S. Please stay away from this area. More info when available — Minneapolis Police (@MinneapolisPD) June 21, 2020 × As of now, there has been no indication that the shooting was related to the ongoing anti-racism protests, of which Minneapolis has been the origin. Also read| UK: Reading stabbing attack declared a 'terrorist incident'; investigations continue Local media reports stated that the identities of the deceased and injured hasn't been revealed yet as it wasn't clear whether anyone has been taken into custody. After the shooting, social media was flooded with pictures and videos of the area during the shooting. Some pictures showed broken windows at the theater and a storefront. Some people can also be heard screaming in the videos posted on social media websites by the locals. All injured were taken to hospital for treatment. The local police has cordoned the area, and investigations are underway. (With inputs from Reuters)

US: One dead and at least 11 injured in Minneapolis shooting

<p>A gas explosion shook a multi-storey building in&nbsp;Kyiv, Ukraine on Sunday.</p>

<p>The explosion has taken life of one person till now, and has injured many more, according to local media reports.</p>

<p>The explosion shook the building and caused a massive structural damage. Nearly four floors, out of total of nine,&nbsp;of the building were destroyed due to the explosion. Several people might be trapped under the wreckage.</p>

<p>Local authorities have rescued nearly 21 people till now,&nbsp;but it was not immediately clear how many people had been inside when the blast happened.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/us-one-dead-and-at-least-11-injured-in-minneapolis-shooting-307482"><strong>Also read|&nbsp;USA: One dead, 11 injured in Minneapolis shooting</strong></a></p>

<p>The recent investigations have concluded that the explosion was caused due to a gas-air mixture, or in simpler words, a domestic gas leak.</p>

<p>All the residents of the building are being evacuated to an alternate facility in the city, for the time being.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rescue mission is ongoing, making sure nobody is trapped in the wreckage. The authorities are making a list of all the people present in the building at that moment.</p>

<p>More details are awaited on this.</p>


A gas explosion shook a multi-storey building in Kyiv, Ukraine on Sunday. The explosion has taken life of one person till now, and has injured many more, according to local media reports.

A gas explosion shook a multi-storey building in Kyiv, Ukraine on Sunday. The explosion has taken life of one person till now, and has injured many more, according to local media reports. The explosion shook the building and caused a massive structural damage. Nearly four floors, out of total of nine, of the building were destroyed due to the explosion. Several people might be trapped under the wreckage. Local authorities have rescued nearly 21 people till now, but it was not immediately clear how many people had been inside when the blast happened. Also read| USA: One dead, 11 injured in Minneapolis shooting The recent investigations have concluded that the explosion was caused due to a gas-air mixture, or in simpler words, a domestic gas leak. All the residents of the building are being evacuated to an alternate facility in the city, for the time being. Rescue mission is ongoing, making sure nobody is trapped in the wreckage. The authorities are making a list of all the people present in the building at that moment. More details are awaited on this.

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<p>After almost three months, Bangladesh's national carrier&nbsp;Biman Bangladesh Airlines has resumed its international flights on Sunday.</p>

<p>Bangladesh had temporarily halted all international flights three months back as the country closed its international borders to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus.</p>

<p>The first flight, BG001 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft, took off from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport for London with 187 passengers on board.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-crew-stranded-on-cruise-ships-in-uk-appeal-for-repatriation-307303"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Indian crew stranded on cruise ships in UK appeal for repatriation</strong></a></p>

<p>Passengers from Dhaka to London route do not require health certificates declaring that they are not infected with COVID-19, said Air Vice Marshal M Mafidur Rahman, chairman of Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB).</p>

<p>But they will have to fill-up a health declaration form as per the International Civil Aviation Organization's guidelines, he added.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/hardeep-singh-puri-confident-and-hopeful-about-air-indias-divestment-disinvestment-plans-307332"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Hardeep Singh Puri 'confident and hopeful' about Air India's divestment, disinvestment plans</strong></a></p>

<p>As per the rules of the UK, the&nbsp;passengers will have to, however, quarantine themselves for 14 days.</p>

<p>The service has only resumed for the&nbsp;Dhaka-London-Dhaka route, and will operate only on Sundays.</p>

<p>The passengers were provided hand sanitizers,&nbsp;gloves and masks. The in-flight meal was also converted to&nbsp;dry meals in food boxes, in line with guidelines provided by the International Civil Aviation Organization following the global COVID-19 pandemic, with a miss of any cold beverages.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from PTI)</em></p>


After almost three months, Bangladesh's national carrier Biman Bangladesh Airlines has resumed its international flights on Sunday. Bangladesh had temporarily halted all international flights three months back as the country closed its international borders to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus.

After almost three months, Bangladesh's national carrier Biman Bangladesh Airlines has resumed its international flights on Sunday. Bangladesh had temporarily halted all international flights three months back as the country closed its international borders to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus. The first flight, BG001 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft, took off from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport for London with 187 passengers on board. Also read: Indian crew stranded on cruise ships in UK appeal for repatriation Passengers from Dhaka to London route do not require health certificates declaring that they are not infected with COVID-19, said Air Vice Marshal M Mafidur Rahman, chairman of Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB). But they will have to fill-up a health declaration form as per the International Civil Aviation Organization's guidelines, he added. Also read: Hardeep Singh Puri 'confident and hopeful' about Air India's divestment, disinvestment plans As per the rules of the UK, the passengers will have to, however, quarantine themselves for 14 days. The service has only resumed for the Dhaka-London-Dhaka route, and will operate only on Sundays. The passengers were provided hand sanitizers, gloves and masks. The in-flight meal was also converted to dry meals in food boxes, in line with guidelines provided by the International Civil Aviation Organization following the global COVID-19 pandemic, with a miss of any cold beverages. (With inputs from PTI)

COVID 19: Bangladesh resumes international flights

<p>Donald Trump, the President of the United States of America, in infamous for his statements - be it in public gatherings or on Twitter.</p>

<p>This time, it is his election campaign rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma where he decided to talk about coronavirus (yet again) and ended up bringing trouble for himself (yet again).</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-again-blames-china-for-covid-19-terms-it-kung-flu-307466"><strong>Also read|&nbsp;Donald Trump again blames China for COVID-19, terms it ‘Kung flu'</strong></a></p>

<p>As the country is observing protests to put an end to racism against the African-American and Asian communities in the US, the President decided to term the coronavirus as "kung flu" to blame China for spreading the virus in the world.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While the blame game has been going on since months, the usage of the word 'kung' is a racist move that can bring violent disturbances for the Asian community in the US.</p>

<p>Not just this, the President said he has asked his officials to slow down the testing for coronavirus in the country. He feels that COVID testing is a&nbsp;“double-edged sword” as more testing leads to identification of more cases.</p>

<p>“When you do testing to that extent, you’re gonna find more people, you’re gonna find more cases. So I said to my people slow the testing down.”</p>

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<p>The US has tested nearly 25 million people till date, which is far more than other countries.</p>

<p>After this statement, the White House had to clear the air and an official later told local media that Trump was joking.</p>

<p>The US, which is also facing mass protests against racism and police brutality, has been observing a rapid increase in coronavirus cases.</p>

<p>Trump also feels that the "radical fake news" has not given him enough credit for the "phenomenal job" he has done in containing the coronavirus outbreak in the country. The Trump-led country has lost almost 119,654 people to coronavirus till date.</p>


Donald Trump, the President of the United States of America, in infamous for his statements - be it in public gatherings or on Twitter. This time, it is his election campaign rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma where he decided to talk about coronavirus (yet again) and ended up bringing trouble for himself (yet again).

Donald Trump, the President of the United States of America, in infamous for his statements - be it in public gatherings or on Twitter. This time, it is his election campaign rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma where he decided to talk about coronavirus (yet again) and ended up bringing trouble for himself (yet again). Also read| Donald Trump again blames China for COVID-19, terms it ‘Kung flu' As the country is observing protests to put an end to racism against the African-American and Asian communities in the US, the President decided to term the coronavirus as "kung flu" to blame China for spreading the virus in the world. While the blame game has been going on since months, the usage of the word 'kung' is a racist move that can bring violent disturbances for the Asian community in the US. Not just this, the President said he has asked his officials to slow down the testing for coronavirus in the country. He feels that COVID testing is a “double-edged sword” as more testing leads to identification of more cases. “When you do testing to that extent, you’re gonna find more people, you’re gonna find more cases. So I said to my people slow the testing down.” × The US has tested nearly 25 million people till date, which is far more than other countries. After this statement, the White House had to clear the air and an official later told local media that Trump was joking. The US, which is also facing mass protests against racism and police brutality, has been observing a rapid increase in coronavirus cases. Trump also feels that the "radical fake news" has not given him enough credit for the "phenomenal job" he has done in containing the coronavirus outbreak in the country. The Trump-led country has lost almost 119,654 people to coronavirus till date.

'Slow the testing down please': Trump's solution to end COVID-19

<p>During late evening of Saturday, as people were relaxing in&nbsp;Forbury Gardens, Reading, in the UK, a man went on a&nbsp;a stabbing rampage.</p>

<p>The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-three-dead-after-mass-stabbing-in-reading-police-investigate-possible-terrorism-link-307362">stabbing attack</a>, that killed three people and left at least three more injured, has now been declared as a terrorist incident by the Thames Valley Police.</p>

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<p>The local police authorities started the investigations without assuming this to be a terrorist incident. However, later investigations opened the possibility of a&nbsp;terrorism link.</p>

<p>Deputy Assistant Commissioner Dean Haydon, senior national coordinator for the Counter Terrorism Policing network, has declared the attack a terrorist incident, and Counter-Terrorism Policing South East will be taking over the investigation, Thames Valley police told the local media houses.</p>

<p>Local media reports reveal that the suspect arrested by police is a Libyan national in his twenties.</p>


During late evening of Saturday, as people were relaxing in Forbury Gardens, Reading, in the UK, a man went on a a stabbing rampage. The stabbing attack, that killed three people and left at least three more injured, has now been declared as a terrorist incident by the Thames Valley Police.

During late evening of Saturday, as people were relaxing in Forbury Gardens, Reading, in the UK, a man went on a a stabbing rampage. The stabbing attack, that killed three people and left at least three more injured, has now been declared as a terrorist incident by the Thames Valley Police. 🚨| UPDATE- Murder investigation Reading@TerrorismPolice can now confirm that the stabbing incident that happened in Reading last night has now been declared a terrorist incident. We continue to work together with Counter Terrorism Policing SE. ➡ https://t.co/CMkzwE6crv pic.twitter.com/MQeQr8XLe5 — Thames Valley Police (@ThamesVP) June 21, 2020 × Also read| UK: Three dead after mass stabbing in Reading, police investigate possible terrorism link The local police authorities started the investigations without assuming this to be a terrorist incident. However, later investigations opened the possibility of a terrorism link. Deputy Assistant Commissioner Dean Haydon, senior national coordinator for the Counter Terrorism Policing network, has declared the attack a terrorist incident, and Counter-Terrorism Policing South East will be taking over the investigation, Thames Valley police told the local media houses. Local media reports reveal that the suspect arrested by police is a Libyan national in his twenties.

UK: Reading stabbing attack declared a 'terrorist incident'; investigations continue

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<p>Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat along with Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath decided to postpone the "Kawad Yatra" this year in view of COVID-19 crisis.</p>

<p>The Chief Ministers held a detailed discussion over Kawad Yatra via video conferencing on Saturday.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/lord-jagannath-wont-forgive-us-says-supreme-court-as-it-stays-this-years-rath-yatra-306803"><strong>Also read|&nbsp;'Lord Jagannath won't forgive us,' says Supreme Court as it stays this year's Rath Yatra</strong></a></p>

<p>In the meeting, there was a collective agreement that for this year Kawad Yatra should be postponed in view of the prevailing circumstances, the same proposal has been received from the Kawad Sanghs and saint Mahatmas.</p>

<p>Chief Minister Rawat stated that he also held a conversation with the Union Home Minister in this regard. He has also asked to take a serious decision in view of COVID-19 crisis. Uttarakhand Chief Minister thanked the Chief Ministers of Uttar Pradesh and Haryana for their support.</p>

<p>It was agreed in the meeting that to stop the spread of COVID-19, it is very important to stop large gatherings at one place. Soon a discussion will be held regarding this with Chief Ministers of Rajasthan, Delhi and Punjab.</p>


Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat along with Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath decided to postpone the "Kawad Yatra" this year in view of COVID-19 crisis.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat along with Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath decided to postpone the "Kawad Yatra" this year in view of COVID-19 crisis. The Chief Ministers held a detailed discussion over Kawad Yatra via video conferencing on Saturday. Also read| 'Lord Jagannath won't forgive us,' says Supreme Court as it stays this year's Rath Yatra In the meeting, there was a collective agreement that for this year Kawad Yatra should be postponed in view of the prevailing circumstances, the same proposal has been received from the Kawad Sanghs and saint Mahatmas. Chief Minister Rawat stated that he also held a conversation with the Union Home Minister in this regard. He has also asked to take a serious decision in view of COVID-19 crisis. Uttarakhand Chief Minister thanked the Chief Ministers of Uttar Pradesh and Haryana for their support. It was agreed in the meeting that to stop the spread of COVID-19, it is very important to stop large gatherings at one place. Soon a discussion will be held regarding this with Chief Ministers of Rajasthan, Delhi and Punjab.

Kawad Yatra to be postponed in view of COVID-19 crisis

<p>Egypt is committed to using diplomacy to resolve a crisis with Ethiopia over its construction of a giant hydroelectric dam on the Blue Nile, President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on Saturday, addressing stalled talks on the issue.</p>

<p>The talks were halted once again on Wednesday, this time only about a fortnight before the expected start-up of the $4 billion Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, which is being built near Ethiopia`s border with Sudan and is the centrepiece in its bid to become Africa’s biggest power exporter.</p>

<p>Cairo said on Friday it had called on the United Nations Security Council to intervene to restart the talks.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/fragile-big-power-ties-add-to-uncertainty-in-the-middle-east-307021"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Fragile big power ties add to uncertainty in the Middle East</strong></a></p>

<p>"When we moved to the Security Council... that was (because) we are always keen to take the diplomatic and political path until its end," Sisi said in a speech at an air force base.</p>

<p>"We need to move strongly towards concluding the negotiations and reach an agreement... and solutions that achieve the interest of all," he said.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/death-of-egypt-lgbt-activist-jailed-for-waving-rainbow-flag-mourned-306248"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Death of Egypt LGBT+ activist jailed for waving rainbow flag mourned</strong></a></p>

<p>Egypt, which is almost entirely dependent on the Nile for its fresh water supplies, is anxious to secure a legally binding deal that would guarantee minimum flows and a mechanism for resolving disputes before the dam starts operating.</p>

<p>The latest talks, which had started on June 9 over video conference, followed a previous round of negotiations in Washington, which ended without agreement in February.</p>

<p>On Saturday, Sisi recalled that in a speech he gave to the Ethiopian parliament five years ago he said that while Egypt respects Ethiopians` need for development they also should respect its needs for "life".</p>

<p>Earlier on Saturday, Sisi ordered his army to be ready to carry out any mission inside or outside the country amid tensions over regional rival Turkey`s intervention in neighbouring Libya.</p>


Egypt is committed to using diplomacy to resolve a crisis with Ethiopia over its construction of a giant hydroelectric dam on the Blue Nile, President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on Saturday, addressing stalled talks on the issue.

Egypt is committed to using diplomacy to resolve a crisis with Ethiopia over its construction of a giant hydroelectric dam on the Blue Nile, President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on Saturday, addressing stalled talks on the issue. The talks were halted once again on Wednesday, this time only about a fortnight before the expected start-up of the $4 billion Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, which is being built near Ethiopia`s border with Sudan and is the centrepiece in its bid to become Africa’s biggest power exporter. Cairo said on Friday it had called on the United Nations Security Council to intervene to restart the talks. Also read: Fragile big power ties add to uncertainty in the Middle East "When we moved to the Security Council... that was (because) we are always keen to take the diplomatic and political path until its end," Sisi said in a speech at an air force base. "We need to move strongly towards concluding the negotiations and reach an agreement... and solutions that achieve the interest of all," he said. Also read: Death of Egypt LGBT+ activist jailed for waving rainbow flag mourned Egypt, which is almost entirely dependent on the Nile for its fresh water supplies, is anxious to secure a legally binding deal that would guarantee minimum flows and a mechanism for resolving disputes before the dam starts operating. The latest talks, which had started on June 9 over video conference, followed a previous round of negotiations in Washington, which ended without agreement in February. On Saturday, Sisi recalled that in a speech he gave to the Ethiopian parliament five years ago he said that while Egypt respects Ethiopians` need for development they also should respect its needs for "life". Earlier on Saturday, Sisi ordered his army to be ready to carry out any mission inside or outside the country amid tensions over regional rival Turkey`s intervention in neighbouring Libya.

Egypt is committed to a diplomatic solution to Ethiopia's dam crisis: Sisi

<p>Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Saturday said that the state government will cap the COVID-19 hospitalisation and treatment rates of private hospitals and those not adhering to the same will be shut down.</p>

<p>Singh termed such actions as `anti-people` and `anti-national` and warned that the private institutions would not be allowed to indulge in such shameless profiteering at the cost of the lives of people, according to an official release.</p>

<p>"If these hospitals do not agree to the government rates, we will close them down," he said.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/covid-19-tamil-nadu-reports-2396-fresh-cases-total-cases-in-india-near-4-lakh-307340"><strong>Also read|&nbsp;COVID 19: Tamil Nadu reports 2,396 fresh cases; total cases in India near 4 lakh</strong></a></p>

<p>With regard to the spike in COVID-19 cases in Punjab, Singh urged the Centre to make COVID-19 test certificates mandatory for people crossing the border.</p>

<p>Expressing concern over the spike in COVID-19 cases in the state, which he attributed to the large number of people coming from other places, the Chief Minister said that he had sought from the Centre permission to allow the state to make COVID-19 test certificates mandatory for all those crossing the border.</p>

<p>In fact, those leaving Punjab should also carry similar certificates to check the spread of the coronavirus into other states, he added."With 87,000 cars having entered Punjab from Delhi alone in recent days and the spike in cases in the past only due to outsiders, the threat of the pandemic spiraling further was acute," said the Punjab Chief Minister.</p>

<p>Speaking on the state`s medical preparedness, Singh said that 551 ventilators were already available with government and private hospitals and another 93 had been ordered.</p>

<p>"The state government had also ordered 4 lakh more N95 masks to supplement the existing stock of 9.25 lakh. In addition, the state had 79 lakh triple-layered masks, 2.39 lakh PPE kits and 2200 oxygen cylinders," he said.</p>

<p>As far as beds were concerned, more than 6,000 beds had been arranged in government hospitals and another 900 in private hospitals and currently, 2,500 were filled up.</p>

<p>"In the second state, the state plans to add 10,000 more beds, to be followed by another 30,000 in the third stage," Singh said.</p>


Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Saturday said that the state government will cap the COVID-19 hospitalisation and treatment rates of private hospitals and those not adhering to the same will be shut down.

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Saturday said that the state government will cap the COVID-19 hospitalisation and treatment rates of private hospitals and those not adhering to the same will be shut down. Singh termed such actions as `anti-people` and `anti-national` and warned that the private institutions would not be allowed to indulge in such shameless profiteering at the cost of the lives of people, according to an official release. "If these hospitals do not agree to the government rates, we will close them down," he said. Also read| COVID 19: Tamil Nadu reports 2,396 fresh cases; total cases in India near 4 lakh With regard to the spike in COVID-19 cases in Punjab, Singh urged the Centre to make COVID-19 test certificates mandatory for people crossing the border. Expressing concern over the spike in COVID-19 cases in the state, which he attributed to the large number of people coming from other places, the Chief Minister said that he had sought from the Centre permission to allow the state to make COVID-19 test certificates mandatory for all those crossing the border. In fact, those leaving Punjab should also carry similar certificates to check the spread of the coronavirus into other states, he added."With 87,000 cars having entered Punjab from Delhi alone in recent days and the spike in cases in the past only due to outsiders, the threat of the pandemic spiraling further was acute," said the Punjab Chief Minister. Speaking on the state`s medical preparedness, Singh said that 551 ventilators were already available with government and private hospitals and another 93 had been ordered. "The state government had also ordered 4 lakh more N95 masks to supplement the existing stock of 9.25 lakh. In addition, the state had 79 lakh triple-layered masks, 2.39 lakh PPE kits and 2200 oxygen cylinders," he said. As far as beds were concerned, more than 6,000 beds had been arranged in government hospitals and another 900 in private hospitals and currently, 2,500 were filled up. "In the second state, the state plans to add 10,000 more beds, to be followed by another 30,000 in the third stage," Singh said.

Punjab set to cap COVID-19 charges in private hospitals

<p>The number of coronavirus cases has been rapidly rising in India. India now has more than 395,000 positive cases as India recorded the highest single day spike of&nbsp;14,516 positive cases.</p>

<p>There have also been&nbsp;375 deaths in the past 24 hours, taking the toll to&nbsp;12948.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/highest-single-day-spike-of-14516-covid-19-cases-pushes-indias-tally-to-395048-307224">Also read:&nbsp;Highest single-day spike of 14,516 COVID-19 cases pushes India's tally to 3,95,048</a></p>

<p>Tamil Nadu, a South Indian state,&nbsp;has been one of the worst affected states in India.&nbsp;The state reported 2,396 fresh cases and 38 deaths today, taking the total number of cases to 56,845. There are 24,822 active cases now in the state. Death toll has now increased to 704, as reported by the&nbsp;State Health Department.</p>

<p>Tamil Nadu government tested 33,231 samples today, the highest number of COVID-19 tests conducted in a single day in Tamil Nadu. Total 8,61,211 samples have been tested till date. State Health Department.</p>

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<p>Maharashtra is the worst-affected state in the country, as of now. The state reported 3,874 cases and 160 deaths in the past 24 hours, taling the toll to 1,28,205 and death toll to 5,984.</p>

<p>Mumbai, the epicentre of the state, reported 136 deaths and 1,197 new positive cases, taking the total number of positive cases to 65,265. The death toll is now at 3,559, according to the Municipal Corporation Greater Mumbai.</p>

<p>Mumbai's Dharavi reported&nbsp;7 new cases, taking the total number to 2,158; 78 deaths have been reported in the area, said Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.</p>

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<p>The national capital, Delhi, reported highest single-day spike of 3,630 cases, taking the toll to 56,746. The death toll now stands at 2,112 as 77 deaths were reported in the past 24 hours. Delhi now has 262 containment zones&nbsp; in total; 73 zones have been de-contained till date.</p>

<p>Rajasthan reported 381 new cases and four deaths in the past 24 hours, taking the total number of cases to 14,537, of which 2,926 cases are active. Number of deaths due to the disease stands at 337.</p>

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<p>West Bengal, which was also hit by the cyclone, reported 441 fresh positive cases, 11 deaths and 562 discharged cases in the last 24 hours. Total number of positive cases stands at 13,531 in the state.</p>

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<p>Karnataka reported 416 new cases, taking the toll to&nbsp;8,697 and death toll is at 132, after 9 deaths were reported today.</p>

<p>20 deaths and 539 fresh cases were reported in Gujarat in the last 24 hours. State's tally rises to 26,737 including 18,702 cured/discharged and 1,639 deaths.</p>

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<p>Uttrakhand reported 101 new cases, taking the toll to 2,278 positive cases.</p>

<p>480 new positive cases have been reported in Haryana today, taking the total number of cases to 10,223, reported the State Health Department.</p>

<p>Uttar Pradesh reported&nbsp;592 new cases reported today. A total of 374 patients recovered today, taking the total number of recovered cases to 10,369. Active cases stand at 6,237, death toll is at 529.</p>

<p>Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Buddh Nagar, which reported few of the first cases in the country, recorded 41 new cases today, taking the total number of positive cases to 1,369. 661 people have been discharged so far, while 690 are active cases along and 18 deaths have been recorded.</p>


The number of coronavirus cases has been rapidly rising in India. India now has more than 395,000 positive cases as India recorded the highest single day spike of 14,516 positive cases.

The number of coronavirus cases has been rapidly rising in India. India now has more than 395,000 positive cases as India recorded the highest single day spike of 14,516 positive cases. There have also been 375 deaths in the past 24 hours, taking the toll to 12948. Also read: Highest single-day spike of 14,516 COVID-19 cases pushes India's tally to 3,95,048 Tamil Nadu, a South Indian state, has been one of the worst affected states in India. The state reported 2,396 fresh cases and 38 deaths today, taking the total number of cases to 56,845. There are 24,822 active cases now in the state. Death toll has now increased to 704, as reported by the State Health Department. Tamil Nadu government tested 33,231 samples today, the highest number of COVID-19 tests conducted in a single day in Tamil Nadu. Total 8,61,211 samples have been tested till date. State Health Department. Highest single-day spike of 127 positive #COVID19 cases reported in Kerala today. There are 1450 active cases now: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan pic.twitter.com/P894Qfqd3b — ANI (@ANI) June 20, 2020 × Maharashtra is the worst-affected state in the country, as of now. The state reported 3,874 cases and 160 deaths in the past 24 hours, taling the toll to 1,28,205 and death toll to 5,984. Mumbai, the epicentre of the state, reported 136 deaths and 1,197 new positive cases, taking the total number of positive cases to 65,265. The death toll is now at 3,559, according to the Municipal Corporation Greater Mumbai. Mumbai's Dharavi reported 7 new cases, taking the total number to 2,158; 78 deaths have been reported in the area, said Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. 23 new #COVID19 cases reported in Uttarakhand. Total number of cases in the state is now at 2301, the death toll is at 27: State Health Department pic.twitter.com/6uO8IKMIPr — ANI (@ANI) June 20, 2020 × The national capital, Delhi, reported highest single-day spike of 3,630 cases, taking the toll to 56,746. The death toll now stands at 2,112 as 77 deaths were reported in the past 24 hours. Delhi now has 262 containment zones in total; 73 zones have been de-contained till date. Rajasthan reported 381 new cases and four deaths in the past 24 hours, taking the total number of cases to 14,537, of which 2,926 cases are active. Number of deaths due to the disease stands at 337. Andhra Pradesh reports 491 new #COVID19 positive cases and 5 deaths in the last 24 hours. Total number of positive cases and deaths rise to 8452 and 101 respectively: State Health Department — ANI (@ANI) June 20, 2020 × 29 #COVID19 cases reported in Goa today, taking the total number of cases to 754 including 129 recoveries and 625 active cases: Goa Health Department pic.twitter.com/FrUzVzJwYF — ANI (@ANI) June 20, 2020 × West Bengal, which was also hit by the cyclone, reported 441 fresh positive cases, 11 deaths and 562 discharged cases in the last 24 hours. Total number of positive cases stands at 13,531 in the state. 154 new #COVID19 cases have been reported in Jammu and Kashmir today; 40 from Jammu division and 114 from Kashmir division. Total number of cases stands at 5834 including 2417 active cases, 3336 recovered and 81 deaths: J&K Govt pic.twitter.com/FLSdhC5adF — ANI (@ANI) June 20, 2020 × 120 new #COVID19 cases reported in the state today, taking the total number of positive cases to 3952 including 2678 recovered cases and 98 deaths: Punjab Health Department pic.twitter.com/JbQsrQ9gSH — ANI (@ANI) June 20, 2020 × Karnataka reported 416 new cases, taking the toll to 8,697 and death toll is at 132, after 9 deaths were reported today. 20 deaths and 539 fresh cases were reported in Gujarat in the last 24 hours. State's tally rises to 26,737 including 18,702 cured/discharged and 1,639 deaths. The total number of #COVID19 positive cases in Himachal Pradesh stands at 650 now, including 229 active cases, 402 recovered and 6 deaths: State Health Department pic.twitter.com/Ntg3EnRNq8 — ANI (@ANI) June 20, 2020 × Uttrakhand reported 101 new cases, taking the toll to 2,278 positive cases. 480 new positive cases have been reported in Haryana today, taking the total number of cases to 10,223, reported the State Health Department. Uttar Pradesh reported 592 new cases reported today. A total of 374 patients recovered today, taking the total number of recovered cases to 10,369. Active cases stand at 6,237, death toll is at 529. Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Buddh Nagar, which reported few of the first cases in the country, recorded 41 new cases today, taking the total number of positive cases to 1,369. 661 people have been discharged so far, while 690 are active cases along and 18 deaths have been recorded.

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