The Tamil Nadu government has decided to allow incoming domestic flights from Monday, 25th March, in line with the Aviation Ministry’s decision to re-start limited flights across India. The arrival and departure of flights will be based on a set of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)laid down by the state government. However, Tamil Nadu was among the states with rising Covid-19 cases that had requested the Aviation Ministry to resume flight operations after 31st May.&nbsp;

Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has said that there would be a maximum of 25 flights arriving in Chennai, while there won’t be a cap on departure. Tamil Nadu government’s SOP for domestic air travel mentions that “all incoming travelers coming into Tamil nadu shall register themselves in the TNePass portal and (if asymptomatic) shall undergo 14 day home quarantine.&nbsp;

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While there would be only 25 incoming flights to Chennai, there will not be a cap on the flights coming to Trichy, Madurai or Coimbatore.&nbsp;

The Tamil Nadu Government has also decided to keep the flights coming in from Maharashtra and Gujarat at bare minimum, however there is no issue for operating any number of flights out of Tamil Nadu.&nbsp;

Passengers seeking the TNePass would be required to declare that they are not residing in a containment zone, don't have symptoms, are not under quarantine and also must agree to report to the authorities if they develop symptoms. The persons traveling into the state should not have tested COVID-19 positive in the last two months. The declaration also includes the condition that if a passenger embarks on the journey based on false information, he/she is liable for punishment.&nbsp;

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All the passengers flying into Tamil Nadu will be stamped with quarantine seal with date and indelible ink before they are are allowed to move out of the airport.&nbsp;

On arrival, passengers would be required tp shaw the E-Pass at the airport exit. While passengers without E-Pass would not be permitted to exit the airport, for the first few days, arrangements would be made at the airport for E-Pass registration as a transitional arrangement.

For those taking a flight out of Tamil Nadu, all passengers would undergo medical screening as stipulated by the Airport Authority and persons with symptoms will be set to health facility for testing and quarantine. Only asymptomatic persons will be allowed to board the flight.&nbsp;

The nationwide-lockdown, which was imposed in March, had meant the suspension of regular flights to and from Chennai. However, repatriation flights for foreign citizens have been operating with government approvals.&nbsp;

“Since lockdown was implemented on 25th March, 63 non-scheduled relief flights carrying nearly 10000 passengers have operated at Chennai International Airport till 24th May. Out of these, 51 flights took off from Chennai carrying over 7500 foreign passengers and 12 flights brought over 1800 Indians stranded in foreign countries. We had deployed adequate teams with necessary precautions in place to provide smooth clearance fro all of them” Rajan Choudhary, Commissioner Customs, Chennai International Airport told WION.

During the first phase (8th -13th May) of Vande Bharat Mission aimed at bringing back Indians stranded in various countries. 11 flights arrived in Tamil Nadu and 9 flights landed in Chennai. Of the nine, two flights arrived from Dubai and one each from Kuwait, Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Muscat (Oman), Chicago (USA), Dhaka (Bangladesh), Manila (Philippines) and London (UK). In total, 1,691 passengers landed at the Chennai Airport.

Currently, Tamil Nadu has breached the 16,000 mark in Covid-19 cases, with over 5,000 cases over the last one week alone. The state has recorded a total of 16,277 cases, of which 7,839 are active cases. Chennai alone has recorded over 10,000 total cases and has 5,653 active cases. The death toll in the state stands at 111. So far, Tamil Nadu has tested over 3.91 lakh people and 4.09 lakh samples.

The Tamil Nadu government has decided to allow incoming domestic flights from Monday, 25th March, in line with the Aviation Ministry’s decision to re-start limited flights across India.

The Tamil Nadu government has decided to allow incoming domestic flights from Monday, 25th March, in line with the Aviation Ministry’s decision to re-start limited flights across India. The arrival and departure of flights will be based on a set of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)laid down by the state government. However, Tamil Nadu was among the states with rising Covid-19 cases that had requested the Aviation Ministry to resume flight operations after 31st May. Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has said that there would be a maximum of 25 flights arriving in Chennai, while there won’t be a cap on departure. Tamil Nadu government’s SOP for domestic air travel mentions that “all incoming travelers coming into Tamil nadu shall register themselves in the TNePass portal and (if asymptomatic) shall undergo 14 day home quarantine. Also read: New guidelines issued for domestic travel; Aarogya Setu app compulsory While there would be only 25 incoming flights to Chennai, there will not be a cap on the flights coming to Trichy, Madurai or Coimbatore. The Tamil Nadu Government has also decided to keep the flights coming in from Maharashtra and Gujarat at bare minimum, however there is no issue for operating any number of flights out of Tamil Nadu. Passengers seeking the TNePass would be required to declare that they are not residing in a containment zone, don't have symptoms, are not under quarantine and also must agree to report to the authorities if they develop symptoms. The persons traveling into the state should not have tested COVID-19 positive in the last two months. The declaration also includes the condition that if a passenger embarks on the journey based on false information, he/she is liable for punishment. Also read: Maha, TN, West Bengal seek delay in restarting flights as coronavirus cases rise All the passengers flying into Tamil Nadu will be stamped with quarantine seal with date and indelible ink before they are are allowed to move out of the airport. On arrival, passengers would be required tp shaw the E-Pass at the airport exit. While passengers without E-Pass would not be permitted to exit the airport, for the first few days, arrangements would be made at the airport for E-Pass registration as a transitional arrangement. For those taking a flight out of Tamil Nadu, all passengers would undergo medical screening as stipulated by the Airport Authority and persons with symptoms will be set to health facility for testing and quarantine. Only asymptomatic persons will be allowed to board the flight. The nationwide-lockdown, which was imposed in March, had meant the suspension of regular flights to and from Chennai. However, repatriation flights for foreign citizens have been operating with government approvals. “Since lockdown was implemented on 25th March, 63 non-scheduled relief flights carrying nearly 10000 passengers have operated at Chennai International Airport till 24th May. Out of these, 51 flights took off from Chennai carrying over 7500 foreign passengers and 12 flights brought over 1800 Indians stranded in foreign countries. We had deployed adequate teams with necessary precautions in place to provide smooth clearance fro all of them” Rajan Choudhary, Commissioner Customs, Chennai International Airport told WION. During the first phase (8th -13th May) of Vande Bharat Mission aimed at bringing back Indians stranded in various countries. 11 flights arrived in Tamil Nadu and 9 flights landed in Chennai. Of the nine, two flights arrived from Dubai and one each from Kuwait, Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Muscat (Oman), Chicago (USA), Dhaka (Bangladesh), Manila (Philippines) and London (UK). In total, 1,691 passengers landed at the Chennai Airport. Currently, Tamil Nadu has breached the 16,000 mark in Covid-19 cases, with over 5,000 cases over the last one week alone. The state has recorded a total of 16,277 cases, of which 7,839 are active cases. Chennai alone has recorded over 10,000 total cases and has 5,653 active cases. The death toll in the state stands at 111. So far, Tamil Nadu has tested over 3.91 lakh people and 4.09 lakh samples.

Tamil Nadu government allows domestic air travel; e-pass compulsory

The first of five Iranian tankers entered the South American country's exclusive economic zone, even though US had warned against it.

The tankers are carrying fuel for&nbsp;gasoline-starved Venezuela, and entered the country's waters on Saturday evening around 7:40pm local time.

The tanker&nbsp;passed north of the neighboring dual-island Caribbean nation of Trinidad and Tobago before entering the country's waters, according to vessel tracking data from Refinitiv Eikon.

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According to government sources, the tanker, named Fortune, is carrying a total of 1.53 million barrels of gasoline and alkylate to Venezuela.

The shipment has caused a diplomatic stir between Venezuela, Iran and the US. Venezuela is facing an acute shortage of oil due to a nearly complete breakdown of&nbsp;OPEC nation's 1.3 million barrel-per-day refining network.

A Washington spokesperson said he was unaware of any operations related to the Iranian cargoes, and the US will be considering measures in response.

However, few days ago Iranian President Hassan Rouhani warned Washington about retaliation&nbsp;any problems were caused for tankers carrying Iranian fuel to Venezuela, a local news agency had reported.

The first of five Iranian tankers entered the South American country's exclusive economic zone, even though US had warned against it. The tankers are carrying fuel for gasoline-starved Venezuela, and entered the country's waters on Saturday evening around 7:40pm local time.

The first of five Iranian tankers entered the South American country's exclusive economic zone, even though US had warned against it. The tankers are carrying fuel for gasoline-starved Venezuela, and entered the country's waters on Saturday evening around 7:40pm local time. The tanker passed north of the neighboring dual-island Caribbean nation of Trinidad and Tobago before entering the country's waters, according to vessel tracking data from Refinitiv Eikon. Also read: FBI probes Mexican, European firms over Venezuela oil trading According to government sources, the tanker, named Fortune, is carrying a total of 1.53 million barrels of gasoline and alkylate to Venezuela. The shipment has caused a diplomatic stir between Venezuela, Iran and the US. Venezuela is facing an acute shortage of oil due to a nearly complete breakdown of OPEC nation's 1.3 million barrel-per-day refining network. A Washington spokesperson said he was unaware of any operations related to the Iranian cargoes, and the US will be considering measures in response. However, few days ago Iranian President Hassan Rouhani warned Washington about retaliation any problems were caused for tankers carrying Iranian fuel to Venezuela, a local news agency had reported.

Iranian tankers carrying 1.53 million barrels fuel enter US waterways despite warnings

China for the first on Sunday admitted that its multi-billion dollar Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has been affected by the coronavirus pandemic, but said that the impact is "temporary and limited".

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that from an overall long term perspective the coronavirus will "strengthen and reenergise" BRI cooperation and open-up new possibilities.

He said the demand for public health expansion in view of the COVID-19 all over the world will give a new impetus to project expansion.

"Indeed COVID-19 has affected Belt and Road cooperation to some extent but the impact is temporary and limited," Wang told media here answering a question on the impact of the coronavirus on BRI.

Outlining the progress made by BRI, Wang said over the past seven years China has signed BRI cooperation documents with 138 countries, more than 2,000 projects have been launched and thousands of jobs have been created in partner countries.

During the same period China's trading goods with BRI partner countries has exceeded USD 7.8 trillion while direct Chinese investments have topped USD 110 billion, he said.

The BRI was launched by President Xi Jinping when he came to power in 2013. It aims to link Southeast Asia, Central Asia, the Gulf region, Africa and Europe with a network of land and sea routes.

The Trump administration has been extremely critical of the BRI, in which USD 60 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a flagship project, and is of the view that China's "predatory" financing is leaving smaller counties under huge debt endangering their sovereignty.

The US' top diplomat for South and Central Asia Alice Wells on Wednesday said that at a time when the world is reeling from the economic consequences of having shut parts of the economy due to the coronavirus, it is really incumbent upon China to take steps to alleviate the burden this "predatory, unsustainable and unfair" lending is going to cause to Pakistan.

India which had protested to China over the CPEC being laid through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) has also aired concerns over the BRI financing, saying that connectivity initiatives must follow principles of financial responsibility to avoid projects that would create an unsustainable debt burden for communities.

China for the first on Sunday admitted that its multi-billion dollar Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has been affected by the coronavirus pandemic, but said that the impact is "temporary and limited".

China for the first on Sunday admitted that its multi-billion dollar Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has been affected by the coronavirus pandemic, but said that the impact is "temporary and limited". Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that from an overall long term perspective the coronavirus will "strengthen and reenergise" BRI cooperation and open-up new possibilities. He said the demand for public health expansion in view of the COVID-19 all over the world will give a new impetus to project expansion. "Indeed COVID-19 has affected Belt and Road cooperation to some extent but the impact is temporary and limited," Wang told media here answering a question on the impact of the coronavirus on BRI. Outlining the progress made by BRI, Wang said over the past seven years China has signed BRI cooperation documents with 138 countries, more than 2,000 projects have been launched and thousands of jobs have been created in partner countries. During the same period China's trading goods with BRI partner countries has exceeded USD 7.8 trillion while direct Chinese investments have topped USD 110 billion, he said. The BRI was launched by President Xi Jinping when he came to power in 2013. It aims to link Southeast Asia, Central Asia, the Gulf region, Africa and Europe with a network of land and sea routes. The Trump administration has been extremely critical of the BRI, in which USD 60 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a flagship project, and is of the view that China's "predatory" financing is leaving smaller counties under huge debt endangering their sovereignty. The US' top diplomat for South and Central Asia Alice Wells on Wednesday said that at a time when the world is reeling from the economic consequences of having shut parts of the economy due to the coronavirus, it is really incumbent upon China to take steps to alleviate the burden this "predatory, unsustainable and unfair" lending is going to cause to Pakistan. India which had protested to China over the CPEC being laid through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) has also aired concerns over the BRI financing, saying that connectivity initiatives must follow principles of financial responsibility to avoid projects that would create an unsustainable debt burden for communities.

BRI affected by COVID-19, but impact is temporary: China

A 60-year-old hearing and speech impaired man reunited with his family through the popular video-sharing app TikTok.

The man went&nbsp;missing from Telangana two years ago, and was found in Punjab&nbsp;through a TikTok video.

Police traced R Venkateshwarlu's location to Ludhiana after the man's daughter and son saw him taking food in a video posted on TikTok.

He had gone missing from&nbsp;Bhadradri-Kothagudem district in April 2018.

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The man's son Peddiraju reached Ludhiana on Sunday and was returning with his father to their native place, police said.

Police traced the missing man and arranged a video call with his family, through which his son identified him. His son then set out for Ludhiana to bring back his father. A special pass was arranged for his son, amid the lockdown.

The family expressed happiness and thanked everyone who helped them in reuniting the man with his family.

A 60-year-old hearing and speech impaired man reunited with his family through the popular video-sharing app TikTok. The man went missing from Telangana two years ago, and was found in Punjab through a TikTok video.

A 60-year-old hearing and speech impaired man reunited with his family through the popular video-sharing app TikTok. The man went missing from Telangana two years ago, and was found in Punjab through a TikTok video. Police traced R Venkateshwarlu's location to Ludhiana after the man's daughter and son saw him taking food in a video posted on TikTok. He had gone missing from Bhadradri-Kothagudem district in April 2018. Also read: TN man files complaint against Google Maps, says it caused trouble in marriage The man's son Peddiraju reached Ludhiana on Sunday and was returning with his father to their native place, police said. Police traced the missing man and arranged a video call with his family, through which his son identified him. His son then set out for Ludhiana to bring back his father. A special pass was arranged for his son, amid the lockdown. The family expressed happiness and thanked everyone who helped them in reuniting the man with his family.

Disabled man reunited with family after 2 years through TikTok

The government on Sunday issued a Standard Operating Protocol (SOP) for the return of Indians stranded abroad due to the coronavirus lockdown, saying it will be a paid service and preference will be given to those who are in distress, who have lost their jobs or to pregnant women.

A similar SOP was also issued by the government for those who are stranded in India and desire to travel abroad.

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As per the latest SOP, issued by the Union Home Ministry, those who wish to return to India will have to register themselves with the Indian missions in that country, along with necessary details as prescribed by the Ministry of External Affairs.

Priority will be given to compelling cases in distress, including migrant workers, labourers who have been laid off, short-term visa-holders facing expiry of visas, persons with medical emergency, pregnant women, elderly, those required to return to India due to death of family member, and students, the SOP said.

The cost of travel, as specified by the carrier, will be borne by such travellers, it said.

All those who will arrive from abroad will have to follow the guidelines for quarantine arrangements issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), the SOP said.

The government on Sunday issued a Standard Operating Protocol (SOP) for the return of Indians stranded abroad due to the coronavirus lockdown, saying it will be a paid service and preference will be given to those who are in distress, who have lost their jobs or to pregnant women.

The government on Sunday issued a Standard Operating Protocol (SOP) for the return of Indians stranded abroad due to the coronavirus lockdown, saying it will be a paid service and preference will be given to those who are in distress, who have lost their jobs or to pregnant women. A similar SOP was also issued by the government for those who are stranded in India and desire to travel abroad. Also read: New guidelines issued for domestic travel; Aarogya Setu app compulsory As per the latest SOP, issued by the Union Home Ministry, those who wish to return to India will have to register themselves with the Indian missions in that country, along with necessary details as prescribed by the Ministry of External Affairs. Priority will be given to compelling cases in distress, including migrant workers, labourers who have been laid off, short-term visa-holders facing expiry of visas, persons with medical emergency, pregnant women, elderly, those required to return to India due to death of family member, and students, the SOP said. The cost of travel, as specified by the carrier, will be borne by such travellers, it said. All those who will arrive from abroad will have to follow the guidelines for quarantine arrangements issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), the SOP said.

MHA issues SOP for stranded Indians who wish to return

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Chants of "Hong Kong independence, the only way out," and other slogans echoed through the streets. Police declared the protest illegal and ordered people to disperse before firing tear gas at them.

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Kim presided over a meeting of the Workers' Party of Korea Central Military Commission (CMC), according to state news agency KCNA.&nbsp;

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Tear gas fired at Hong Kong security law protestors Chants of "Hong Kong independence, the only way out," and other slogans echoed through the streets. Police declared the protest illegal and ordered people to disperse before firing tear gas at them.

Tear gas fired at Hong Kong security law protestors Chants of "Hong Kong independence, the only way out," and other slogans echoed through the streets. Police declared the protest illegal and ordered people to disperse before firing tear gas at them. Taliban announces three-day ceasefire during the holidays of Eid al-Fitr with government The ceasefire will begin on Sunday and has come as a positive move following a bloody battle against Afghan forces after the agreement was signed with the United States. Kim Jong Un wants to increase North Korea's nuclear war deterrence, says report Kim presided over a meeting of the Workers' Party of Korea Central Military Commission (CMC), according to state news agency KCNA. World Bank approves USD 500 million loan for Pakistan Political risks are high because COVID-19 response adds uncertainty to the relations among the federating units South Korean man confesses to Hwaseong murders; won't be prosecuted The man, who is in his 50s, is already serving a life sentence in the prison for raping and killing a younger sister of his wife. Donald Trump goes to play golf as US nears 100,000 deaths due to COVID-19 A photo resurfaced of Donald Trump wearing typical golf wear of white polo shirt and white baseball cap and was seen departing the White House. Pressure mounts on Britain PM aide to quit amid more lockdown breach claims Cummings denies a breach of the coronavirus rules, saying he needed childcare help after his wife also developed COVID-19 symptoms and they drove to Durham to stay in a separate building at his parents' property. COVID-19 impact: Concern over possible resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases among children A report brought out by the World Health Organisation said that world over at least 80 million children under the age of one year are at risk of diseases like diphtheria, measles and polio as COVID-19 outbreak disrupted routine vaccination efforts. Adolf Hitler's 'rumoured' alligator dies in Moscow The alligator, named Saturn, was about 84 years old when he died on Friday. Oxford's COVID-19 vaccine trial has 50% chance of success, says project leader The experimental vaccine, known as ChAdOx1 nCoV-19, is one of the front-runners in the global race to provide protection against the new coronavirus which seems to be fading rapidly in Britain.

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A 22-year-old youth was killed in Wadgaon Maval area of Pune district on Friday night for having a "provocative" WhatsApp status message, police said on Sunday.

Yash Awale was killed in Takwe village while out on a walk and seven people have been arrested in connection with the crime, an official said.

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"At around 10:15pm, seven to eight people came on three motorcycles and four of them attacked Awale on the head with a sharp-edged weapon. We have arrested seven people in the 19-23 age group for the crime on Saturday," he said.

The Wadgaon Maval police station official said the accused and the deceased have previous enmity.

"Apparently, the deceased kept a provocative status message on WhatsApp which irked the accused and the murder could be a result of this. We are probing all angles including this one,' he added.

A 22-year-old youth was killed in Wadgaon Maval area of Pune district on Friday night for having a "provocative" WhatsApp status message, police said on Sunday. Yash Awale was killed in Takwe village while out on a walk and seven people have been arrested in connection with the crime, an official said.

A 22-year-old youth was killed in Wadgaon Maval area of Pune district on Friday night for having a "provocative" WhatsApp status message, police said on Sunday. Yash Awale was killed in Takwe village while out on a walk and seven people have been arrested in connection with the crime, an official said. Also read: Sex on false promise of marriage not rape: Orissa High Court "At around 10:15pm, seven to eight people came on three motorcycles and four of them attacked Awale on the head with a sharp-edged weapon. We have arrested seven people in the 19-23 age group for the crime on Saturday," he said. The Wadgaon Maval police station official said the accused and the deceased have previous enmity. "Apparently, the deceased kept a provocative status message on WhatsApp which irked the accused and the murder could be a result of this. We are probing all angles including this one,' he added.

Pune: 22-year-old killed for provocative WhatsApp status message

In a recent case,&nbsp;a judge of the Orissa High Court has shockingly observed that indulgence in sexual intercourse on false promise of marriage does not amount to rape.

Justice S K Panigrahi, last week, made the statement as he allowed a bail application of a rape accused, setting aside a lower court order.

He also raised questions about whether rape laws should be used to regulate intimate relationships, especially in cases where women enter into a relationship by choice.

A 19-year-old girl had filed a case against a young man and had alleged that she was in an intimate physical relationship with the man under the promise of getting married to him. She also accused the man of asking her to terminate multiple pregnancies during these four years.

The case was registered in the Koraput district of Odisha in November 2019. The accused was then arrested and had been serving jail time for the past six months.

While, in his sentence, Justice Panigrahi stated "a consensual relationship without even any assurance obviously will not attract the offence under Section 376 of the IPC (rape)", he also brought light that rape laws often fail to address the plight of socially-disadvantaged and poor victims, who get lured into sex by men on false promise of marriage.

The accused has been granted the application of bail, on the condition of proper cooperation with the prosecution, and an assurance that the accused will not threaten or harm the victim.

(With inputs from PTI)

In a recent case, a judge of the Orissa High Court has shockingly observed that indulgence in sexual intercourse on false promise of marriage does not amount to rape.

In a recent case, a judge of the Orissa High Court has shockingly observed that indulgence in sexual intercourse on false promise of marriage does not amount to rape. Justice S K Panigrahi, last week, made the statement as he allowed a bail application of a rape accused, setting aside a lower court order. He also raised questions about whether rape laws should be used to regulate intimate relationships, especially in cases where women enter into a relationship by choice. A 19-year-old girl had filed a case against a young man and had alleged that she was in an intimate physical relationship with the man under the promise of getting married to him. She also accused the man of asking her to terminate multiple pregnancies during these four years. The case was registered in the Koraput district of Odisha in November 2019. The accused was then arrested and had been serving jail time for the past six months. While, in his sentence, Justice Panigrahi stated "a consensual relationship without even any assurance obviously will not attract the offence under Section 376 of the IPC (rape)", he also brought light that rape laws often fail to address the plight of socially-disadvantaged and poor victims, who get lured into sex by men on false promise of marriage. The accused has been granted the application of bail, on the condition of proper cooperation with the prosecution, and an assurance that the accused will not threaten or harm the victim. (With inputs from PTI)

Sex on false promise of marriage not rape: Orissa High Court

A new confession has come up in one of the most brutal serial killings in South Korea. Ten women were raped and brutally killed in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, between 1986 and 1991.

After years, a South Korean man has confessed to the murder of the women from these infamous killings, alongwith murder of few other women.&nbsp;

However, the local police has stated that the confessor will not face any prosecution. The man, who is in his 50s, is already serving a life sentence in the prison&nbsp;for raping and killing a younger sister of his wife.

In April, the local police stated that they believed they have identified the man behind the most brutal serial killings. The police has now announced that the suspect confessed to nine of those murders, and has also confessed to&nbsp;additional five murders and about 30 sexual assaults.

One of the 10 Hwaseong deaths is now believed to be a copycat murder, the official said.

The suspect was being questioned for some time now, however he changed his attitude in the last one week and gave a detailed explanation of the murders. The Gyeonggi South Provincial Police Agency said even though the suspect has confessed to the murders, they will be now re-investigating the claims to make sure the confession is true.

"Naturally, the police must investigate the crimes," the police official said. "It is an important case that had prompted questions all over Korea."

"The victims and their families had strongly demanded (the truth). No matter how much time has passed, uncovering what really happened is the reason police exist."

The families of the victims will not be able to file a civil suit against the confessor as according to South Korean laws, a civil la can only be filed within 10 years of the crime.

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A new confession has come up in one of the most brutal serial killings in South Korea. Ten women were raped and brutally killed in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, between 1986 and 1991.

A new confession has come up in one of the most brutal serial killings in South Korea. Ten women were raped and brutally killed in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, between 1986 and 1991. After years, a South Korean man has confessed to the murder of the women from these infamous killings, alongwith murder of few other women. However, the local police has stated that the confessor will not face any prosecution. The man, who is in his 50s, is already serving a life sentence in the prison for raping and killing a younger sister of his wife. In April, the local police stated that they believed they have identified the man behind the most brutal serial killings. The police has now announced that the suspect confessed to nine of those murders, and has also confessed to additional five murders and about 30 sexual assaults. One of the 10 Hwaseong deaths is now believed to be a copycat murder, the official said. The suspect was being questioned for some time now, however he changed his attitude in the last one week and gave a detailed explanation of the murders. The Gyeonggi South Provincial Police Agency said even though the suspect has confessed to the murders, they will be now re-investigating the claims to make sure the confession is true. "Naturally, the police must investigate the crimes," the police official said. "It is an important case that had prompted questions all over Korea." "The victims and their families had strongly demanded (the truth). No matter how much time has passed, uncovering what really happened is the reason police exist." The families of the victims will not be able to file a civil suit against the confessor as according to South Korean laws, a civil la can only be filed within 10 years of the crime.

South Korean man confesses to Hwaseong murders; won't be prosecuted

With temperatures surpassing the 45 degrees Celsius-mark across several parts in north India, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued a "red" warning for Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Rajasthan for the next two days.

The IMD has also issued an orange warning for heatwave for east Uttar Pradesh, said Kuldeep Srivastava, the head of IMD's Regional Meteorological Centre.

He cautioned that temperatures could soar up to 47 degrees Celsius in some parts over the next 2-3 days. 
This is also for the first time this summer season that a red warning has been issued for heatwave, Srivastava said.

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This season, the temperatures did not rise the way it usually does in north and central India because of significant rainfall activity during April that continued till mid-May.

On Saturday, Pilani in Rajasthan recorded 46.7 degrees Celsius.

"Heatwave conditions over some parts with severe heatwave over isolated pockets are very likely over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha and Telnagana during the next five days," the IMD said in its daily bulletin.

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It added that heatwave conditions in isolated pockets over Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Gujarat, central Maharashtra and Vidarbha, coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, Rayalseema and north interior Karnataka are also likely during the next 3-4 days.

A heatwave is declared when the maximum temperature is at least 40 degrees Celsius and the departure from normal temperature is 4.5 degrees Celsius to 6.4 degrees Celsius.

For the plains, a heatwave is declared when the actual maximum temperature is 45 degrees Celsius and severe heatwave when it is 47 degrees Celsius or above.

The IMD issues colour-coded warnings depending on the intensity of any weather system in ascending order- green, yellow, orange and red.

Srivastava said the red warning has been issued to caution people not to step out during 1 pm to 5 pm, when the intensity of the heat is the most.

Naresh Kumar, a scientist with the National Weather Forecasting Centre of the IMD, said due to dry north-westerly winds and a trough between Chhattisgarh and Tamil Nadu, conditions are favourable for heatwave to severe heatwave.

Kumar said relief is only expected after May 28 as a western disturbance is likely to bring some rainfall. 
A western disturbance is a cyclonic storm that originates in the Mediterranean and travels across Central Asia. When it comes in contact with the Himalayas, it brings rains to the hills and plains.

With temperatures surpassing the 45 degrees Celsius-mark across several parts in north India, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued a "red" warning for Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Rajasthan for the next two days.

With temperatures surpassing the 45 degrees Celsius-mark across several parts in north India, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued a "red" warning for Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Rajasthan for the next two days. The IMD has also issued an orange warning for heatwave for east Uttar Pradesh, said Kuldeep Srivastava, the head of IMD's Regional Meteorological Centre. He cautioned that temperatures could soar up to 47 degrees Celsius in some parts over the next 2-3 days. This is also for the first time this summer season that a red warning has been issued for heatwave, Srivastava said. Also read: Amid takeovers, India keeps an eye on FPIs from China and Hong Kong This season, the temperatures did not rise the way it usually does in north and central India because of significant rainfall activity during April that continued till mid-May. On Saturday, Pilani in Rajasthan recorded 46.7 degrees Celsius. "Heatwave conditions over some parts with severe heatwave over isolated pockets are very likely over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha and Telnagana during the next five days," the IMD said in its daily bulletin. Also read: Maldives thwarts Pak attempts to single out India on Islamophobia at OIC It added that heatwave conditions in isolated pockets over Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Gujarat, central Maharashtra and Vidarbha, coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, Rayalseema and north interior Karnataka are also likely during the next 3-4 days. A heatwave is declared when the maximum temperature is at least 40 degrees Celsius and the departure from normal temperature is 4.5 degrees Celsius to 6.4 degrees Celsius. For the plains, a heatwave is declared when the actual maximum temperature is 45 degrees Celsius and severe heatwave when it is 47 degrees Celsius or above. The IMD issues colour-coded warnings depending on the intensity of any weather system in ascending order- green, yellow, orange and red. Srivastava said the red warning has been issued to caution people not to step out during 1 pm to 5 pm, when the intensity of the heat is the most. Naresh Kumar, a scientist with the National Weather Forecasting Centre of the IMD, said due to dry north-westerly winds and a trough between Chhattisgarh and Tamil Nadu, conditions are favourable for heatwave to severe heatwave. Kumar said relief is only expected after May 28 as a western disturbance is likely to bring some rainfall. A western disturbance is a cyclonic storm that originates in the Mediterranean and travels across Central Asia. When it comes in contact with the Himalayas, it brings rains to the hills and plains.

Heatwave: IMD issues 'red alert' for several parts of North India

One of the biggest e-commerce company, Amazon India, has announced that it will be generating 50,000 seasonal roles.

The news has come at a point when thousands of people are losing their jobs due to the nationwide lockdown which has been in place for the past three months. The economy has taken a hit due to the pandemic.

Amazon India has stated the roles generated will help the company meet the&nbsp;surge in demand from people on Amazon's online shopping services.

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Amazon had to stop deliveries for almost two months due to the lockdown. However, it say a sudden increase in demand as the country moved into lockdown 4.0, and Amazon India got the permission to start delivering again.

According to a digital media company,&nbsp;the hiring will include a variety of roles in their fulfilment centres and delivery network. This will also include part-time flexible work opportunities as independent contractors with Amazon Flex.

Akhil Saxena, VP, Customer Fulfilment Operations, APAC, MENA &amp; LATAM, Amazon said, "One thing we've learned from the COVID-19 pandemic is how important a role Amazon and e-commerce can play for our customers as much as for small businesses and the economy. We take this responsibility seriously, and we're proud of the work our teams are doing to help small and other businesses deliver to our customers through this difficult time. We want to continue helping customers all over India get everything they need so they can continue to practice social distancing."

The company has been home-delivering essential and few non-essential items in lockdown 4.0. However, all delivery executives are being regularly monitored by temperature checks, hand sanitization, compulsory face masks and gloves, among other measures.

One of the biggest e-commerce company, Amazon India, has announced that it will be generating 50,000 seasonal roles. The news has come at a point when thousands of people are losing their jobs due to the nationwide lockdown which has been in place for the past three months.

One of the biggest e-commerce company, Amazon India, has announced that it will be generating 50,000 seasonal roles. The news has come at a point when thousands of people are losing their jobs due to the nationwide lockdown which has been in place for the past three months. The economy has taken a hit due to the pandemic. Amazon India has stated the roles generated will help the company meet the surge in demand from people on Amazon's online shopping services. Also read: Two states start home delivery of liquor to avoid crowd at outlets Amazon had to stop deliveries for almost two months due to the lockdown. However, it say a sudden increase in demand as the country moved into lockdown 4.0, and Amazon India got the permission to start delivering again. According to a digital media company, the hiring will include a variety of roles in their fulfilment centres and delivery network. This will also include part-time flexible work opportunities as independent contractors with Amazon Flex. Akhil Saxena, VP, Customer Fulfilment Operations, APAC, MENA & LATAM, Amazon said, "One thing we've learned from the COVID-19 pandemic is how important a role Amazon and e-commerce can play for our customers as much as for small businesses and the economy. We take this responsibility seriously, and we're proud of the work our teams are doing to help small and other businesses deliver to our customers through this difficult time. We want to continue helping customers all over India get everything they need so they can continue to practice social distancing." The company has been home-delivering essential and few non-essential items in lockdown 4.0. However, all delivery executives are being regularly monitored by temperature checks, hand sanitization, compulsory face masks and gloves, among other measures.

Amazon to generate 50,000 jobs in India amid coronavirus

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