<p>Bentley, the luxury British carmaker, seems to be on cloud nine at the moment. The company said on Thursday that its first-quarter operating profit jumped 162% in comparison to the same period last year, as per media reports. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The company has registered a profit of $179 million (€170 million) in the period. &nbsp;</p>

<p>This comes as the 102-year-old carmaker has faced the loss of some cars at sea and has been encountering pandemic-led delivery issues in China. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The high customer interest in new models has led to the jump, the Volkswagen unit said. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The firm has witnessed a record order book of around 10,000 vehicles for the period. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The total car sales have actually dropped 5 per cent quarter over quarter due to various factors in Covid pandemic, another report said.</p>

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<p>The car sales have reached 3,203 from 3,358 but the revenue per car has hiked from $193,000 (€184,000) to $223,000 (€212,000), as per media reports. It has triggered a boost of around 41 per cent in quarterly revenues and taken it to $855 million (€813 million). &nbsp;</p>

<p>In a statement, Adrian Hallmark, Chairman and CEO of Bentley Motors, said, “These results demonstrate the intrinsic strength of our brand and confirm the ongoing success of our industry-leading Beyond100 strategy. They also suggest even more promise for the transformational years ahead.” &nbsp;</p>

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Bentley, the luxury British carmaker, seems to be on cloud nine at the moment. The company said on Thursday that its first-quarter operating profit jumped 162% in comparison to the same period last year, as per media reports.

Bentley, the luxury British carmaker, seems to be on cloud nine at the moment. The company said on Thursday that its first-quarter operating profit jumped 162% in comparison to the same period last year, as per media reports. The company has registered a profit of $179 million (€170 million) in the period. This comes as the 102-year-old carmaker has faced the loss of some cars at sea and has been encountering pandemic-led delivery issues in China. Also Read | Inching closer: To buy Twitter for $44 bn, Elon Musk raises $7.14 bn from Binance, Oracle's Larry Ellison The high customer interest in new models has led to the jump, the Volkswagen unit said. The firm has witnessed a record order book of around 10,000 vehicles for the period. The total car sales have actually dropped 5 per cent quarter over quarter due to various factors in Covid pandemic, another report said. Watch: Elon Musk to lead Twitter temporarily after $44 billion takeover, says report × The car sales have reached 3,203 from 3,358 but the revenue per car has hiked from $193,000 (€184,000) to $223,000 (€212,000), as per media reports. It has triggered a boost of around 41 per cent in quarterly revenues and taken it to $855 million (€813 million). In a statement, Adrian Hallmark, Chairman and CEO of Bentley Motors, said, “These results demonstrate the intrinsic strength of our brand and confirm the ongoing success of our industry-leading Beyond100 strategy. They also suggest even more promise for the transformational years ahead.” WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies)

On cloud nine: Bentley witnesses strongest Q1, registers 162% jump in operating profit to $179 million

<p>Retaining employees can be a tough task for some companies. Well, not if you be as innovative as an IT firm in Tamil Nadu. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The company, which is based in Madurai, has come up with a unique solution of offering free matchmaking services to employees and giving pay hikes when they get married, said media reports. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Not just this, Sri Mookambika Infosolutions (SMI), which is a privately held global technology solutions provider, provides increments to all employees every six months. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>If you are wondering the measures helped to retain employees, the answer would be yes. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>For several years, the attrition rate of the company has remained below 10 per cent. &nbsp;</p>

<p>"Our strength was in our giving back and belief in hard work. We knew one cannot build such a community in a Tier-1 city, where everything is commercially oriented. We chose Madurai since it matched our DNA," MP Selvaganesh, founder and CEO, SMI, told TOI. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Around 750 people have been employed by SMI and its associate companies. Of these people, 40 per cent have worked for over five years. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Although matchmaking services were introduced later, the firm has been providing salary hikes on getting married from the beginning. &nbsp;</p>

<p>It has also been offering around 6-8 per cent increment to all the employees every six months. &nbsp;</p>

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Retaining employees can be a tough task for some companies. Well, not if you be as innovative as an IT firm in Tamil Nadu. The company, which is based in Madurai, has come up with a unique solution of offering free matchmaking services to employees and giving pay hikes when they get married, said media reports.

Retaining employees can be a tough task for some companies. Well, not if you be as innovative as an IT firm in Tamil Nadu. The company, which is based in Madurai, has come up with a unique solution of offering free matchmaking services to employees and giving pay hikes when they get married, said media reports. Not just this, Sri Mookambika Infosolutions (SMI), which is a privately held global technology solutions provider, provides increments to all employees every six months. Also Read: Indian students win NASA Human Exploration rover challenge If you are wondering the measures helped to retain employees, the answer would be yes. For several years, the attrition rate of the company has remained below 10 per cent. "Our strength was in our giving back and belief in hard work. We knew one cannot build such a community in a Tier-1 city, where everything is commercially oriented. We chose Madurai since it matched our DNA," MP Selvaganesh, founder and CEO, SMI, told TOI. Watch: LIC's mega IPO gets an extra day for subscription × Around 750 people have been employed by SMI and its associate companies. Of these people, 40 per cent have worked for over five years. Although matchmaking services were introduced later, the firm has been providing salary hikes on getting married from the beginning. It has also been offering around 6-8 per cent increment to all the employees every six months. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies)

What an idea! To retain employees, Indian firm offers matchmaking services to staff, increment on marriage

<p>Around five solar flares have been released by the Sun in the last two weeks. Their range was from moderate to strong. &nbsp;</p>

<p>With the help of its Solar Dynamics Observatory, US space agency&nbsp;NASA managed to take an amazing photo of a solar flare on April 30. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Wondering what a solar flare is? Well, it is a sudden release of magnetic energy, which can be seen on the upper right part of the image. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/rare-celestial-spectacle-jupiter-venus-to-appear-to-collide-with-each-other-form-line-with-saturn-mars-475290" hreflang="en">Rare celestial spectacle: Jupiter, Venus to appear to collide with each other, form line with Saturn, Mars</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>In an Instagram post, NASA, said, "The Sun emits solar flares occasionally, though they don’t always impact humans on Earth." &nbsp;</p>

<p>Since April 19, out of the five solar flares, three were strong. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"NASA missions study flares to help us prepare for and better mitigate their impact," the post added. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Solar flares can also be harmful if directed towards Earth. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The strong flares can sometimes have an impact on radio communications, navigational systems, power grids, etc. They can also pose a risk to spacecraft and astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS), the space agency added.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The solar flares belong to different classes. The X-class ones are the most powerful storms on the sun. A-class sun flares are the weakest; B- and C-class storms are likewise minor. When aimed directly at Earth, more intense M-class storms and above can supercharge the northern lights, while the strongest X-class storms can pose a threat to satellites and astronauts in orbit. &nbsp;</p>

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Around five solar flares have been released by the Sun in the last two weeks. Their range was from moderate to strong. With the help of its Solar Dynamics Observatory, US space agency NASA managed to take an amazing photo of a solar flare on April 30.

Around five solar flares have been released by the Sun in the last two weeks. Their range was from moderate to strong. With the help of its Solar Dynamics Observatory, US space agency NASA managed to take an amazing photo of a solar flare on April 30. Wondering what a solar flare is? Well, it is a sudden release of magnetic energy, which can be seen on the upper right part of the image. Also Read: Rare celestial spectacle: Jupiter, Venus to appear to collide with each other, form line with Saturn, Mars In an Instagram post, NASA, said, "The Sun emits solar flares occasionally, though they don’t always impact humans on Earth." Since April 19, out of the five solar flares, three were strong. View this post on Instagram A post shared by NASA (@nasa) × "NASA missions study flares to help us prepare for and better mitigate their impact," the post added. Solar flares can also be harmful if directed towards Earth. Watch | Decoding UFOs: What do we know about ‘flying saucers’? × The strong flares can sometimes have an impact on radio communications, navigational systems, power grids, etc. They can also pose a risk to spacecraft and astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS), the space agency added. The solar flares belong to different classes. The X-class ones are the most powerful storms on the sun. A-class sun flares are the weakest; B- and C-class storms are likewise minor. When aimed directly at Earth, more intense M-class storms and above can supercharge the northern lights, while the strongest X-class storms can pose a threat to satellites and astronauts in orbit. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies)

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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{caa22459-b651-4c79-b836-271d5529c486}{62}" paraid="1805501965" >A moving magnetic slime has been created by scientists. It is capable of self-healing, encircling smaller objects and “very large deformation” to be able to squeeze itself and travel through narrow spaces.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{caa22459-b651-4c79-b836-271d5529c486}{195}" paraid="379788701" >Controlled by magnets, slime is a good electrical conductor. It is a dark-coloured magnetic blob and can also be used to interconnect electrodes, said its creators.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{caa22459-b651-4c79-b836-271d5529c486}{195}" paraid="379788701" >It may be helpful in aiding human digestion.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{caa22459-b651-4c79-b836-271d5529c486}{223}" paraid="1004095381" >The slime has also been compared to a similar substance created in the 1997 film ‘Flubber’ on social media.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{caa22459-b651-4c79-b836-271d5529c486}{251}" paraid="646856889" >It has also been described as a “magnetic turd” and “amazing and a tiny bit terrifying”.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{ac80c8f7-6247-4a10-846a-ecc2a5b0e35e}{24}" paraid="538728231" >The slime has been co-created by Prof Li Zhang of Chinese University, Hong Kong. Zhang said the substance was real scientific research and not an April fool’s joke as it was released on April 1.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The blob contains magnetic particles, which can be manipulated to rotate, travel, form O and C shapes when external magnets are also applied to it.</p>

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<p>It has also been described as a “magnetic slime robot”.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{ac80c8f7-6247-4a10-846a-ecc2a5b0e35e}{108}" paraid="120299646" >The study has been published in the peer-reviewed journal ‘Advanced Functional Materials ‘.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{ac80c8f7-6247-4a10-846a-ecc2a5b0e35e}{136}" paraid="1181686832" >The slime lacked autonomy for the time being, Zhang said.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{ac80c8f7-6247-4a10-846a-ecc2a5b0e35e}{164}" paraid="486085101" >“The ultimate goal is to deploy it like a robot. We still consider it as fundamental research – trying to understand its material properties,” Zhang added.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{ac80c8f7-6247-4a10-846a-ecc2a5b0e35e}{192}" paraid="370361027" >It also has “visco-elastic properties”, meaning that “sometimes it behaves like a solid, sometimes it behaves like a liquid,” Zhang said.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{ac80c8f7-6247-4a10-846a-ecc2a5b0e35e}{220}" paraid="473437688" >It seems to have been made of a mixture of a polymer called polyvinyl alcohol, borax and particles of neodymium magnet.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

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A moving magnetic slime has been created by scientists. It is capable of self-healing, encircling smaller objects and “very large deformation” to be able to squeeze itself and travel through narrow spaces.

A moving magnetic slime has been created by scientists. It is capable of self-healing, encircling smaller objects and “very large deformation” to be able to squeeze itself and travel through narrow spaces. Controlled by magnets, slime is a good electrical conductor. It is a dark-coloured magnetic blob and can also be used to interconnect electrodes, said its creators. It may be helpful in aiding human digestion. The slime has also been compared to a similar substance created in the 1997 film ‘Flubber’ on social media. Also Read: Cannabis smoke from bongs worse than cigarette for passive smokers, says study It has also been described as a “magnetic turd” and “amazing and a tiny bit terrifying”. The slime has been co-created by Prof Li Zhang of Chinese University, Hong Kong. Zhang said the substance was real scientific research and not an April fool’s joke as it was released on April 1. A robot made of magnetic slime could be deployed inside the body to perform tasks such as retrieving objects swallowed by accident.https://t.co/EYpnx56vNO pic.twitter.com/zA3hMO80xQ — New Scientist (@newscientist) March 31, 2022 × The blob contains magnetic particles, which can be manipulated to rotate, travel, form O and C shapes when external magnets are also applied to it. Watch: How exactly does Covid affect body? World's first 'human challenge study' offers clues × It has also been described as a “magnetic slime robot”. The study has been published in the peer-reviewed journal ‘Advanced Functional Materials ‘. The slime lacked autonomy for the time being, Zhang said. “The ultimate goal is to deploy it like a robot. We still consider it as fundamental research – trying to understand its material properties,” Zhang added. It also has “visco-elastic properties”, meaning that “sometimes it behaves like a solid, sometimes it behaves like a liquid,” Zhang said. It seems to have been made of a mixture of a polymer called polyvinyl alcohol, borax and particles of neodymium magnet. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>In an attempt to accumulate $44 billion to buy Twitter, billionaire Elon Musk has already raised $7.14 billion from investors, Tesla CEO revealed. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The investors include crypto exchange Binance, Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, asset management firms, Brookfield, Fidelity and Sequoia Capital, said media reports. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Now, the SpaceX head needs to raise $21 billion of equity to fund his takeover of the social media platform. And a substantial amount of debt and loans from global banks is also need in this regard. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Ellison has paid $1 billion, Venture capital firm Sequoia gave $800 million, Dubai-based tech investment firm VyCapital is pitching with $700 million and Binance has contributed with $500 million. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Not just this, Saudi Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz Alsaud, who is already an investor in Twitter, will also roll 35 million shares into this&nbsp;bid vehicle. It equates to a $1.9 billion stake at the offer price. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Earlier, Tesla CEO Elon Musk sold 4.4 million shares of the electric carmaker, US securities filings showed on Thursday. The shares are worth USD 8.5 billion. This mover from the billionaire is likely to help him to generate funds for his proposed acquisition of Twitter. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In a tweet, Musk said that there were no plans to share more Tesla shares. &nbsp;</p>

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In an attempt to accumulate $44 billion to buy Twitter, billionaire Elon Musk has already raised $7.14 billion from investors, Tesla CEO revealed. The investors include crypto exchange Binance, Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, asset management firms, Brookfield, Fidelity and Sequoia Capital, said media reports.

In an attempt to accumulate $44 billion to buy Twitter, billionaire Elon Musk has already raised $7.14 billion from investors, Tesla CEO revealed. The investors include crypto exchange Binance, Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, asset management firms, Brookfield, Fidelity and Sequoia Capital, said media reports. Also Read | In three years, billionaire Elon Musk looks to take Twitter to public markets again, says report Now, the SpaceX head needs to raise $21 billion of equity to fund his takeover of the social media platform. And a substantial amount of debt and loans from global banks is also need in this regard. Ellison has paid $1 billion, Venture capital firm Sequoia gave $800 million, Dubai-based tech investment firm VyCapital is pitching with $700 million and Binance has contributed with $500 million. Not just this, Saudi Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz Alsaud, who is already an investor in Twitter, will also roll 35 million shares into this bid vehicle. It equates to a $1.9 billion stake at the offer price. Watch: End of free Twitter? Tesla CEO Elon Musk suggests raft of changes to Twitter × Earlier, Tesla CEO Elon Musk sold 4.4 million shares of the electric carmaker, US securities filings showed on Thursday. The shares are worth USD 8.5 billion. This mover from the billionaire is likely to help him to generate funds for his proposed acquisition of Twitter. In a tweet, Musk said that there were no plans to share more Tesla shares. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Will Russia declare all-out war in Ukraine on May 9? Well, several people have been making this speculation. &nbsp;</p>

<p>But Russia has dismissed it and called it "nonsense". &nbsp;</p>

<p>Since the beginning of the conflict, all eyes have been on Russia and Ukraine. Several people around the world have been urging to end the war. But Russia doesn’t seem to be ready for it. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Moscow also doesn’t refer to it as war and calls it "special military operation". &nbsp;</p>

<p>In the last few days, some Western officials have speculated that President Vladimir Putin may announce an escalation of conflict at May 9 Victory Parade. &nbsp;</p>

<p>There is no truth to the rumours "at all", said Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Earlier, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov had said the military will not forcefully alter their operations during the special operation in Ukraine to any date, including Victory Day, which is commemorated in Russia on May 9. &nbsp;</p>

<p>“The pace of the operation in Ukraine depends, first of all, on the need to minimise any risks for the civilian population and Russian military personnel,” Lavrov told the Italian Mediaset broadcaster, saying that “our troops will not artificially adjust their actions to any date, including Victory Day.” &nbsp;</p>

<p>Lavrov stated that Russia is focused on its main objectives in Ukraine, which were announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin, namely the protection and security of civilians, the absence of any threats related to offensive weapons and Nazification on Ukrainian territory, which the West is actively attempting to downplay. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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Will Russia declare all-out war in Ukraine on May 9? Well, several people have been making this speculation. But Russia has dismissed it and called it "nonsense".

Will Russia declare all-out war in Ukraine on May 9? Well, several people have been making this speculation. But Russia has dismissed it and called it "nonsense". Since the beginning of the conflict, all eyes have been on Russia and Ukraine. Several people around the world have been urging to end the war. But Russia doesn’t seem to be ready for it. Also Read: Indian PM, French president hold talks, call for end to Russia-Ukraine war Moscow also doesn’t refer to it as war and calls it "special military operation". In the last few days, some Western officials have speculated that President Vladimir Putin may announce an escalation of conflict at May 9 Victory Parade. There is no truth to the rumours "at all", said Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. Watch: Russia Ukraine crisis: Europe aims to phase out Russian crude in six months × Earlier, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov had said the military will not forcefully alter their operations during the special operation in Ukraine to any date, including Victory Day, which is commemorated in Russia on May 9. “The pace of the operation in Ukraine depends, first of all, on the need to minimise any risks for the civilian population and Russian military personnel,” Lavrov told the Italian Mediaset broadcaster, saying that “our troops will not artificially adjust their actions to any date, including Victory Day.” Lavrov stated that Russia is focused on its main objectives in Ukraine, which were announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin, namely the protection and security of civilians, the absence of any threats related to offensive weapons and Nazification on Ukrainian territory, which the West is actively attempting to downplay. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies) Decode the geostrategy, diplomacy, and ideologies of the world’s unending wars. Catch our special series ‘World at War’ every Saturday at 8:30 PM IST and Sunday at 10:30 PM IST only on WION.

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<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Wednesday. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The two leaders held talks and discussed several developments and issues of bilateral, regional and global importance. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In the joint statement after the talks, India and France called for an immediate cessation of hostilities in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and expressed "serious concern" over the conflict and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/indian-pm-narendra-modi-concludes-three-nation-european-tour-476445">Watch | Indian PM Narendra Modi concludes three-nation European tour</a></strong></p>

<p>They both looked to bring both sides together and promote dialogue and diplomacy for bringing an end to the suffering of the people. &nbsp;</p>

<p>"They unequivocally condemned civilian deaths in Ukraine and called for an immediate cessation of hostilities to bring parties together to promote dialogue and diplomacy to find an immediate end to the suffering of the people," the statement said. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>France also reiterated its "strong condemnation" of the "unlawful and unprovoked aggression against Ukraine by Russian Forces," as per the joint statement. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The two countries also underlined the need to respect international law, UN Charter and the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states, it said. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The two leaders also agreed on an ambitious agenda for the India-France Strategic Partnership’s next phase. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Before the delegation-level talks, a tete-a-tete was also held between Macron and Modi at the Elysee Palace. Later, a ‘only vegetarian’ dinner was hosted for PM Modi by French President Emmanuel Macron at the palace, which is his official residence. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>On Twitter, Indian Prime Minister's Office tweeted, "PM @narendramodi and President @EmmanuelMacron meet in Paris. This meeting will add momentum to the India-France friendship." &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Along with the message, a photograph of Modi and Macron hugging each other was also posted.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

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<p>"A meeting between two friends. An opportunity to translate the renewed mandate of President @EmmanuelMacron into a renewed momentum for the India-France Strategic partnership," Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said on Twitter. &nbsp;</p>

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Wednesday. The two leaders held talks and discussed several developments and issues of bilateral, regional and global importance.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Wednesday. The two leaders held talks and discussed several developments and issues of bilateral, regional and global importance. In the joint statement after the talks, India and France called for an immediate cessation of hostilities in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and expressed "serious concern" over the conflict and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. Also Read: Watch | Indian PM Narendra Modi concludes three-nation European tour They both looked to bring both sides together and promote dialogue and diplomacy for bringing an end to the suffering of the people. "They unequivocally condemned civilian deaths in Ukraine and called for an immediate cessation of hostilities to bring parties together to promote dialogue and diplomacy to find an immediate end to the suffering of the people," the statement said. PM Modi With French President Macron In Paris. ❤❤ pic.twitter.com/eS7VvrQn05 — Narendra Modi fan (@narendramodi177) May 4, 2022 × France also reiterated its "strong condemnation" of the "unlawful and unprovoked aggression against Ukraine by Russian Forces," as per the joint statement. Landed in Paris. France is one of India’s strongest partners, with our nations cooperating in diverse areas. 🇮🇳 🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/NCxsFFOgjX — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 4, 2022 × The two countries also underlined the need to respect international law, UN Charter and the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states, it said. My visit to France was brief but a very fruitful one. President @EmmanuelMacron and I got the opportunity to discuss various subjects. I thank him and the French Government for the warm hospitality. pic.twitter.com/pJCCvpvjao — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 4, 2022 × The two leaders also agreed on an ambitious agenda for the India-France Strategic Partnership’s next phase. Watch: Indian PM Modi in Europe: Prime Minister Modi to meet with Emmanuel Macron later today × Before the delegation-level talks, a tete-a-tete was also held between Macron and Modi at the Elysee Palace. Later, a ‘only vegetarian’ dinner was hosted for PM Modi by French President Emmanuel Macron at the palace, which is his official residence. On Twitter, Indian Prime Minister's Office tweeted, "PM @narendramodi and President @EmmanuelMacron meet in Paris. This meeting will add momentum to the India-France friendship." Along with the message, a photograph of Modi and Macron hugging each other was also posted. "A meeting between two friends. An opportunity to translate the renewed mandate of President @EmmanuelMacron into a renewed momentum for the India-France Strategic partnership," Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said on Twitter. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies) Decode the geostrategy, diplomacy, and ideologies of the world’s unending wars. Catch our special series ‘World at War’ every Saturday at 8:30 PM IST and Sunday at 10:30 PM IST only on WION.

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<p>Even as economic and political crisis continues in Sri Lanka,&nbsp;Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has said that he is ready to quit but&nbsp;no request has been made by his younger brother, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.</p>

<p>“If the President tells me to go, I will leave immediately. But there has been no such request," the Prime Minister said.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{aaed77dc-447d-4f5e-9da9-976b5f882122}{55}" paraid="431831599" >Ranjith Siyambalapitya has also confirmed&nbsp;that president has accepted his resignation letter from the post of Deputy Speaker. Vote for the new Deputy Speaker will be held on May 5.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The main opposition party of the country has also sought the no-confidence vote to oust the PM and his Cabinet, media reports said. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The party has also blamed them for not being able to ensure decent standard of&nbsp;living&nbsp;in the country. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Led by leader Sajith Premadasa, a group of lawmakers from United People's Force party delivered the motion&nbsp;of holding no-confidence parliamentary vote&nbsp;to Parliament Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena on Tuesday. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>This comes as the island nation witnesses its worst economic crisis. Several protests have also been held by protesters across the country to demand the resignation of the PM and president. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The demonstrators hold the leaders responsible for the economic crisis. &nbsp;</p>

<p>To remove Rajapaksa and his Cabinet, a majority vote is needed in the 225-member Parliament. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Although United People's Force has only 54 votes, it looks to win votes of small opposition parties and defections from the ruling Sri Lanka People's Front party.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The decision over the date of holding no-confidence vote is expected after members of Parliament meet on Wednesday. &nbsp;</p>

<p>A no-confidence motion was also delivered by the party to target the president but it is not likely to force him to resign even if lawmakers vote against him. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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Even as economic and political crisis continues in Sri Lanka, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has said that he is ready to quit but no request has been made by his younger brother, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.

Even as economic and political crisis continues in Sri Lanka, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has said that he is ready to quit but no request has been made by his younger brother, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. “If the President tells me to go, I will leave immediately. But there has been no such request," the Prime Minister said. Ranjith Siyambalapitya has also confirmed that president has accepted his resignation letter from the post of Deputy Speaker. Vote for the new Deputy Speaker will be held on May 5. The main opposition party of the country has also sought the no-confidence vote to oust the PM and his Cabinet, media reports said. The party has also blamed them for not being able to ensure decent standard of living in the country. Led by leader Sajith Premadasa, a group of lawmakers from United People's Force party delivered the motion of holding no-confidence parliamentary vote to Parliament Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena on Tuesday. Also Read: Sri Lanka hikes medicine prices amid financial crisis This comes as the island nation witnesses its worst economic crisis. Several protests have also been held by protesters across the country to demand the resignation of the PM and president. The demonstrators hold the leaders responsible for the economic crisis. To remove Rajapaksa and his Cabinet, a majority vote is needed in the 225-member Parliament. Watch: Sri Lanka Crisis & Chaos: Rajapaksas, SLPP decide to form interim govt × Although United People's Force has only 54 votes, it looks to win votes of small opposition parties and defections from the ruling Sri Lanka People's Front party. The decision over the date of holding no-confidence vote is expected after members of Parliament meet on Wednesday. A no-confidence motion was also delivered by the party to target the president but it is not likely to force him to resign even if lawmakers vote against him. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>To get your day started, here are some stories.</p>

<p>Despite Ukraine war, Russian gas supplies to China have soared by 60% in 2022, says report. Twitter may charge slight fee for commercial, government users,&nbsp;Musk said.&nbsp;Sri Lanka’s main opposition party is looking to oust Rajapaksas with no-confidence vote.&nbsp;Indian students win NASA Human Exploration rover challenge.&nbsp;Mysterious liver disease has caused deaths of three children in Indonesia.</p>

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<p>Even as energy shipments to Europe remain uncertain due to ongoing hostilities, Russian energy giant Gazprom declared a large increase in exports on Sunday.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/is-free-twitter-coming-to-an-end-musk-indicates-that-commercial-and-government-users-may-be-charged-476198"><strong>Musk says Twitter may charge slight fee for commercial, government users</strong></a></p>

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<p>As the billionaire entrepreneur aims to expand Twitter Inc's reach from 'niche' to most Americans, Elon Musk said on Tuesday that casual users will always be free, but commercial and government users may be charged a small fee.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/to-end-crisis-sri-lankas-main-opposition-party-looks-to-oust-rajapaksas-with-no-confidence-vote-476202"><strong>Sri Lanka’s main opposition party looks to oust Rajapaksas with no-confidence vote</strong></a></p>

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<p>As economic and political crisis continues in Sri Lanka, main opposition party of the country has sought the no-confidence vote to oust Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and his Cabinet, media reports said. &nbsp;</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-students-win-nasa-human-exploration-rover-challenge-476207"><strong>Indian students win NASA Human Exploration rover challenge</strong></a></p>

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<p>Two Indian student groups from Punjab and Tamil Nadu have won the NASA 2022 Human Exploration Rover Challenge.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/unknown-origin-mysterious-liver-disease-causes-deaths-of-three-children-in-indonesia-476210"><strong>Mysterious liver disease causes deaths of three children in Indonesia &nbsp;</strong></a><br />
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<p>A mysterious liver disease has caused the death of three children in Indonesia, the health ministry of the country said. &nbsp;</p>

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To get your day started, here are some stories. Despite Ukraine war, Russian gas supplies to China have soared by 60% in 2022, says report. Twitter may charge slight fee for commercial, government users, Musk said.

To get your day started, here are some stories. Despite Ukraine war, Russian gas supplies to China have soared by 60% in 2022, says report. Twitter may charge slight fee for commercial, government users, Musk said. Sri Lanka’s main opposition party is looking to oust Rajapaksas with no-confidence vote. Indian students win NASA Human Exploration rover challenge. Mysterious liver disease has caused deaths of three children in Indonesia. Despite Ukraine war, Russian gas supplies to China soar by 60% in 2022: Report Even as energy shipments to Europe remain uncertain due to ongoing hostilities, Russian energy giant Gazprom declared a large increase in exports on Sunday. Musk says Twitter may charge slight fee for commercial, government users As the billionaire entrepreneur aims to expand Twitter Inc's reach from 'niche' to most Americans, Elon Musk said on Tuesday that casual users will always be free, but commercial and government users may be charged a small fee. Sri Lanka’s main opposition party looks to oust Rajapaksas with no-confidence vote As economic and political crisis continues in Sri Lanka, main opposition party of the country has sought the no-confidence vote to oust Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and his Cabinet, media reports said. Indian students win NASA Human Exploration rover challenge Two Indian student groups from Punjab and Tamil Nadu have won the NASA 2022 Human Exploration Rover Challenge. Mysterious liver disease causes deaths of three children in Indonesia A mysterious liver disease has caused the death of three children in Indonesia, the health ministry of the country said. Watch: US Report: Putin to undergo cancer surgery ×

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<p>A mysterious liver disease has caused the death of three children in Indonesia, the health ministry of the country said. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The deaths have taken the global toll to at least four. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In recent weeks, a severe type of acute hepatitis has been found in around 170 children across 11 countries, media reports said. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised concerns over this ailment of “unknown origin”. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Before signs of liver inflammation, the symptoms include vomiting, nausea, diarrhoea and abdominal pain. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier, one death was reported. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Last month, three children died in hospitals in Jakarta after displaying some symptoms, said health ministry of Indonesia. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Aged two, eight and 11, these children experienced jaundice, fever, convulsions and loss of consciousness, said ministry’s spokesperson Siti Nadia Tarmizi. &nbsp;</p>

<p>“At the moment, we suspect the cases as acute hepatitis, but we need to confirm that they are not due to known hepatitis viruses A, B, C, D, and Rb,” Tarmizi said. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The health ministry is also investigating the cause of the disease by carrying out several virus tests, she added. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The parents have been asked by the ministry to head to hospital immediately if a&nbsp;child shows any of these symptoms. &nbsp;</p>

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A mysterious liver disease has caused the death of three children in Indonesia, the health ministry of the country said. The deaths have taken the global toll to at least four.

A mysterious liver disease has caused the death of three children in Indonesia, the health ministry of the country said. The deaths have taken the global toll to at least four. In recent weeks, a severe type of acute hepatitis has been found in around 170 children across 11 countries, media reports said. The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised concerns over this ailment of “unknown origin”. Also Read | China sparks panic: Deadly hypersonic missile launched to deter foreign ships Before signs of liver inflammation, the symptoms include vomiting, nausea, diarrhoea and abdominal pain. Earlier, one death was reported. Last month, three children died in hospitals in Jakarta after displaying some symptoms, said health ministry of Indonesia. Watch: Unconfirmed reports link Jack Ma to government probe, Alibaba's shares fall 9% in Hong Kong × Aged two, eight and 11, these children experienced jaundice, fever, convulsions and loss of consciousness, said ministry’s spokesperson Siti Nadia Tarmizi. “At the moment, we suspect the cases as acute hepatitis, but we need to confirm that they are not due to known hepatitis viruses A, B, C, D, and Rb,” Tarmizi said. The health ministry is also investigating the cause of the disease by carrying out several virus tests, she added. The parents have been asked by the ministry to head to hospital immediately if a child shows any of these symptoms. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>The remains of the largest dinosaur ever recorded belonging to the raptor family, have been found in Patagonia. The discovery was made by a team of Argentine paleontologists, as per media reports. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The dinosaur, who belonged to a new species named ‘Maip macrothorax’, was around nine to 10 meters long. The other dinos of "megaraptors" species were not longer than nine meters, said Mauro Aranciaga Rolando, scientist, who participated in the discovery. &nbsp;</p>

<p>"This animal is very large in size and we were able to recover a lot of remains," Aranciaga Rolando told Reuters on Wednesday. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The fossils, which were found in the Patagonian province of Santa Cruz, have been kept at the Bernardino Rivadavia Natural Sciences Argentine Museum in Buenos Aires. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The fossils were discovered in March 2019, said the National Scientific and Technical Research Council. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In this expedition, two Japanese scientists also participated. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The fossils were distributed among paleontologists and analysed at home due to the pandemic. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Around 70 million years ago during the Cretaceous period, the dinosaur seems to have inhabited the southern tip of Argentina. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Megaraptors had an agile skeleton, a long tail, a long neck and an elongated skull with over 60 small teeth, said Aranciaga Rolando, who said the sharp-ended limbs of "Maip" were his most dangerous weapon. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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The remains of the largest dinosaur ever recorded belonging to the raptor family, have been found in Patagonia. The discovery was made by a team of Argentine paleontologists, as per media reports.

The remains of the largest dinosaur ever recorded belonging to the raptor family, have been found in Patagonia. The discovery was made by a team of Argentine paleontologists, as per media reports. The dinosaur, who belonged to a new species named ‘Maip macrothorax’, was around nine to 10 meters long. The other dinos of "megaraptors" species were not longer than nine meters, said Mauro Aranciaga Rolando, scientist, who participated in the discovery. "This animal is very large in size and we were able to recover a lot of remains," Aranciaga Rolando told Reuters on Wednesday. Also Read: Fossils of marine creatures living over 66 million years ago found in footpath outside Thailand mall The fossils, which were found in the Patagonian province of Santa Cruz, have been kept at the Bernardino Rivadavia Natural Sciences Argentine Museum in Buenos Aires. The fossils were discovered in March 2019, said the National Scientific and Technical Research Council. In this expedition, two Japanese scientists also participated. Watch: Is there intelligent life out there? × The fossils were distributed among paleontologists and analysed at home due to the pandemic. Around 70 million years ago during the Cretaceous period, the dinosaur seems to have inhabited the southern tip of Argentina. Megaraptors had an agile skeleton, a long tail, a long neck and an elongated skull with over 60 small teeth, said Aranciaga Rolando, who said the sharp-ended limbs of "Maip" were his most dangerous weapon. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies)

‘Maip macrothorax’: Largest raptor dinosaur’s remains found by paleontologists   

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