A video shot by Indian filmmaker Vinod Kapri has gone viral online and has garnered millions of views. It is not because of glitzy tricks that nowadays are commonly used to make a video viral. The video is being loved&nbsp;due to the sheer indomitable spirit of a young man who is the sole star shining bright in this clip.

In this video, he is running and running, crossing more distance than most of us can cross in a single sprint. The 19-year-old is Pradeep Mehra who works at a McDonald's in Noida Sector 16 near Indian capital New Delhi.

When Kapri saw this boy running in the dead of the night with a bag on his back, he thought the boy was in trouble and offered to give him lift in a car he was driving.&nbsp;

But the boy refused repeated offers, all the while running a steady clip. The reason? It's in the video below which was shared on Twitter&nbsp;

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This is PURE GOLD❤️❤️ 
 
नोएडा की सड़क पर कल रात 12 बजे मुझे ये लड़का कंधे पर बैग टांगें बहुत तेज़ दौड़ता नज़र आया 
 
मैंने सोचा 
किसी परेशानी में होगा , लिफ़्ट देनी चाहिए 
 
बार बार लिफ़्ट का ऑफ़र किया पर इसने मना कर दिया 
 
वजह सुनेंगे तो आपको इस बच्चे से प्यार हो जाएगा ❤️😊 <a href="https://t.co/kjBcLS5CQu">pic.twitter.com/kjBcLS5CQu</a>
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The sheer tenacity of the boy and ease with which he downplays the huge effort he is taking to achieve his life goals have&nbsp;struck a chord with millions who have watched the video, perhaps again and again.

Pradeep Mehra, the 19-year-old, is receiving praise from film stars, political leaders, armymen and more. Something in his tenacious but at the same time dreamy run is perhaps making everyone reach for that passionate youthful spark which perhaps most of us forget that we have, well beyond the age of 19.

"I can watch this countless times and not be content. He has purity in his heart at a tender age of 19. Perhaps political leaders, officials in highest echelons of power may feel dwarfed before the tenacity of this young boy. I pray all his dreams come true," tweeted Manish Sisodia, Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi. His tweet was in Hindi.

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इतनी साफ़गोई और ख़ुद्दारी महज़ 19 साल की उम्र में 
मेरी तो बिसात ही क्या, बड़े बड़े IAS, राजनेता भी शायद छोटा महसूस करे इस बच्चे के जज़्बे ओर लगन के आगे 
जियो मेरे चीते 
बस यही दुआ है ऊपर वाले से आपके सारे सपने पूरे हो<a href="https://t.co/cCRnPrKYIv">https://t.co/cCRnPrKYIv</a>
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"Wow!! Inspiration," tweeted actor Rakul Singh

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Wow !! Inspiration ❤️ <a href="https://t.co/NJLP64bYf8">https://t.co/NJLP64bYf8</a>
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Countless helping hands have come ahead offering training to the boy so he can crack the arduous selection process of the Indian Army. People are even ready to help his mother who according to Mehra is hospitaised.

Youthful spark and tenacity have the potential to move the world indeed! 
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A video shot by Indian filmmaker Vinod Kapri has gone viral online and has garnered millions of views. It is not because of glitzy tricks that nowadays are commonly used to make a video viral.

A video shot by Indian filmmaker Vinod Kapri has gone viral online and has garnered millions of views. It is not because of glitzy tricks that nowadays are commonly used to make a video viral. The video is being loved due to the sheer indomitable spirit of a young man who is the sole star shining bright in this clip. In this video, he is running and running, crossing more distance than most of us can cross in a single sprint. The 19-year-old is Pradeep Mehra who works at a McDonald's in Noida Sector 16 near Indian capital New Delhi. When Kapri saw this boy running in the dead of the night with a bag on his back, he thought the boy was in trouble and offered to give him lift in a car he was driving. But the boy refused repeated offers, all the while running a steady clip. The reason? It's in the video below which was shared on Twitter This is PURE GOLD❤️❤️ नोएडा की सड़क पर कल रात 12 बजे मुझे ये लड़का कंधे पर बैग टांगें बहुत तेज़ दौड़ता नज़र आया मैंने सोचा किसी परेशानी में होगा , लिफ़्ट देनी चाहिए बार बार लिफ़्ट का ऑफ़र किया पर इसने मना कर दिया वजह सुनेंगे तो आपको इस बच्चे से प्यार हो जाएगा ❤️😊 pic.twitter.com/kjBcLS5CQu — Vinod Kapri (@vinodkapri) March 20, 2022 × The sheer tenacity of the boy and ease with which he downplays the huge effort he is taking to achieve his life goals have struck a chord with millions who have watched the video, perhaps again and again. Pradeep Mehra, the 19-year-old, is receiving praise from film stars, political leaders, armymen and more. Something in his tenacious but at the same time dreamy run is perhaps making everyone reach for that passionate youthful spark which perhaps most of us forget that we have, well beyond the age of 19. "I can watch this countless times and not be content. He has purity in his heart at a tender age of 19. Perhaps political leaders, officials in highest echelons of power may feel dwarfed before the tenacity of this young boy. I pray all his dreams come true," tweeted Manish Sisodia, Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi. His tweet was in Hindi. अनगिनत बार देख कर भी मन नही भर रहा है इतनी साफ़गोई और ख़ुद्दारी महज़ 19 साल की उम्र में मेरी तो बिसात ही क्या, बड़े बड़े IAS, राजनेता भी शायद छोटा महसूस करे इस बच्चे के जज़्बे ओर लगन के आगे जियो मेरे चीते बस यही दुआ है ऊपर वाले से आपके सारे सपने पूरे होhttps://t.co/cCRnPrKYIv — Manish Sisodiya (@manish_sisodiya) March 20, 2022 × "Wow!! Inspiration," tweeted actor Rakul Singh Wow !! Inspiration ❤️ https://t.co/NJLP64bYf8 — Rakul Singh (@Rakulpreet) March 21, 2022 × Countless helping hands have come ahead offering training to the boy so he can crack the arduous selection process of the Indian Army. People are even ready to help his mother who according to Mehra is hospitaised. Youthful spark and tenacity have the potential to move the world indeed!

Watch: McDonald's employee, 19, runs 10 km each night in hopes of joining Indian Army

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday (March 20) addressed Isreali parliament and urged the Jewish nation to abandon neutrality and support Ukraine which is being invaded by Russia.&nbsp;

Zelensky, who himself is Jewish, has already addressed legislatures of the US, the UK and Germany.&nbsp;

In remarks that at several points compared Russian aggression to the Holocaust, Zelensky said that "Ukraine made the choice to save Jews 80 years ago."&nbsp;

"Now it's time for Israel to make its choice."

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Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has walked a careful diplomatic line since Russia launched its invasion on February 24.

Stressing Israel's strong ties to Moscow and Kyiv, Bennett has sought to preserve delicate security cooperation with Russia, which has troops in Syria, across Israel's northern border.

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Bennett has held regular phone calls with Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin, including a three-hour meeting with Putin at the Kremlin on March 5.

While Ukrainian officials have voiced appreciation for Bennett's mediation efforts, Zelensky on Sunday implied that this too had proven to be a misstep.

"We can mediate between states but not between good and evil," the Ukrainian leader said.

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Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday (March 20) addressed Isreali parliament and urged the Jewish nation to abandon neutrality and support Ukraine which is being invaded by Russia.

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday (March 20) addressed Isreali parliament and urged the Jewish nation to abandon neutrality and support Ukraine which is being invaded by Russia. Zelensky, who himself is Jewish, has already addressed legislatures of the US, the UK and Germany. In remarks that at several points compared Russian aggression to the Holocaust, Zelensky said that "Ukraine made the choice to save Jews 80 years ago." "Now it's time for Israel to make its choice." × Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has walked a careful diplomatic line since Russia launched its invasion on February 24. Stressing Israel's strong ties to Moscow and Kyiv, Bennett has sought to preserve delicate security cooperation with Russia, which has troops in Syria, across Israel's northern border. Also Read | High risk of attack from Belarus on western Volyn region of Ukraine, says presidential office Bennett has held regular phone calls with Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin, including a three-hour meeting with Putin at the Kremlin on March 5. While Ukrainian officials have voiced appreciation for Bennett's mediation efforts, Zelensky on Sunday implied that this too had proven to be a misstep. "We can mediate between states but not between good and evil," the Ukrainian leader said. (With inputs from agencies)

Zelensky addresses Israel parliament, compares Russian invasion to Holocaust

A Paris taxi driver is suing carmaker Tesla. His Tesla Model 3 crashed in December last year killing one person. The French government said in the days after the accident that Tesla had told it that there was no immediate indication of a technical fault.

Sarah Saldmann, the taxi driver's lawyer said her client had filed a criminal complaint with public prosecutors in Versailles on Friday. The driver has alleged that Tesla had "put the lives of others in danger".

Tesla did not respond to an e-mail from Reuters for a comment on this matter.

The off-duty taxi driver's Tesla ploughed through metal posts, a row of pay-to-ride bicycles and a recycling bin full of glass, hitting pedestrians and a van before finally coming to a halt, witnesses said of the accident.

The taxi driver, who has not been named, told police after the accident that the car had accelerated on its own and that he was unable to activate the brakes.

Saldmann declined to comment when asked if the complaint had been made on the basis of the still-unpublished initial conclusions from investigators.

In addition to the fatality, three people were seriously hurt and another 17 injured in the accident in the 13th arrondissement of the French capital on a street lined with bars, restaurants and shops.

The taxi driver is under formal investigation for manslaughter but has not been charged. He tested negative in an alcohol test after the accident.

The public prosecutor's office in Versailles will now decide whether Tesla has a case to answer.

Tesla collects detailed data from the sensors and cameras on its vehicles and has used such data in the past to challenge claims that accidents were caused by malfunctioning technology.

(With inputs from agencies)

A Paris taxi driver is suing carmaker Tesla. His Tesla Model 3 crashed in December last year killing one person. The French government said in the days after the accident that Tesla had told it that there was no immediate indication of a technical fault.

A Paris taxi driver is suing carmaker Tesla. His Tesla Model 3 crashed in December last year killing one person. The French government said in the days after the accident that Tesla had told it that there was no immediate indication of a technical fault. Sarah Saldmann, the taxi driver's lawyer said her client had filed a criminal complaint with public prosecutors in Versailles on Friday. The driver has alleged that Tesla had "put the lives of others in danger". Tesla did not respond to an e-mail from Reuters for a comment on this matter. The off-duty taxi driver's Tesla ploughed through metal posts, a row of pay-to-ride bicycles and a recycling bin full of glass, hitting pedestrians and a van before finally coming to a halt, witnesses said of the accident. The taxi driver, who has not been named, told police after the accident that the car had accelerated on its own and that he was unable to activate the brakes. Saldmann declined to comment when asked if the complaint had been made on the basis of the still-unpublished initial conclusions from investigators. In addition to the fatality, three people were seriously hurt and another 17 injured in the accident in the 13th arrondissement of the French capital on a street lined with bars, restaurants and shops. The taxi driver is under formal investigation for manslaughter but has not been charged. He tested negative in an alcohol test after the accident. The public prosecutor's office in Versailles will now decide whether Tesla has a case to answer. Tesla collects detailed data from the sensors and cameras on its vehicles and has used such data in the past to challenge claims that accidents were caused by malfunctioning technology. (With inputs from agencies)

Tesla sued by Paris taxi driver after fatal crash

A unique incident was captured on camera as Ukrainian citizens confronted Russian military vehicles in the city of Kherson on Sunday.

"Go Home!" shouted the Ukrainians as they forced two Russian military vehicles to ultimately reverse and take an about-turn.

In a video obtained and released by Reuters, nearly a hundred Ukrainian citizens blocked path of&nbsp;Russian military vehicles. The military vehicles were seen painted&nbsp;in a “Z” symbol, heavily associated with the Russian military.

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Buildings and shops along the avenue matched those seen on Google satellite imagery, as well as file images of the area.

Following the confrontation by the protesters, some wearing Ukrainian flags, the vehicles turned around and left the immediate area.

Ukrainian authorities said on Saturday (March 19) that they had not seen any significant shifts over the past 24 hours in frontline areas, with fighting between Ukrainian and Russian forces continuing in the Black Sea port-city Kherson.

Russia has said it now controls the Kherson region.

Meanwhile, China has called for ceasefire in the ongoing Ukraine conflict, as said by Chinese state broadcaster CCTV. However, Wang Yi has not criticised Russia.&nbsp;

CCTV cited Wang saying "NATO's unrestricted eastward expansion deserves reflection", shifting blame for the war to Western countries.

(With inputs from agencies)

A unique incident was captured on camera as Ukrainian citizens confronted Russian military vehicles in the city of Kherson on Sunday. "Go Home!" shouted the Ukrainians as they forced two Russian military vehicles to ultimately reverse and take an about-turn.

A unique incident was captured on camera as Ukrainian citizens confronted Russian military vehicles in the city of Kherson on Sunday. "Go Home!" shouted the Ukrainians as they forced two Russian military vehicles to ultimately reverse and take an about-turn. In a video obtained and released by Reuters, nearly a hundred Ukrainian citizens blocked path of Russian military vehicles. The military vehicles were seen painted in a “Z” symbol, heavily associated with the Russian military. Also Read | High risk of attack from Belarus on western Volyn region of Ukraine, says presidential office Buildings and shops along the avenue matched those seen on Google satellite imagery, as well as file images of the area. Following the confrontation by the protesters, some wearing Ukrainian flags, the vehicles turned around and left the immediate area. Ukrainian authorities said on Saturday (March 19) that they had not seen any significant shifts over the past 24 hours in frontline areas, with fighting between Ukrainian and Russian forces continuing in the Black Sea port-city Kherson. Russia has said it now controls the Kherson region. Meanwhile, China has called for ceasefire in the ongoing Ukraine conflict, as said by Chinese state broadcaster CCTV. However, Wang Yi has not criticised Russia. CCTV cited Wang saying "NATO's unrestricted eastward expansion deserves reflection", shifting blame for the war to Western countries. (With inputs from agencies)

'Go Home': Ukrainian protesters confront Russian military vehicles in Kherson

Pope Francis on Sunday denounced Ukraine conflict&nbsp;as a "senseless massacre". He urged the leaders to stop "this repugnant war"

"The violent aggression against Ukraine is unfortunately not slowing down," he told about 30,0000 people in St. Peter's Square for his weekly Sunday address and blessing.

"It is a senseless massacre where every day slaughters and atrocities are being repeated," Francis said in his latest strong condemnation of the war, which has so far avoided mentioning Russia by name.

"There is no justification for this," he said.

Russia claims its invasion of Ukraine is a "special military operation. Moscow claims that the military action is not designed to occupy territory but to demilitarise Ukraine and purge it &nbsp;what it sees as dangerous nationalists. Francis has already rejected that terminology.

"I beg all the players in the international community to truly commit themselves to stopping this repugnant war," the pope said, drawing loud cheers and applause from the crowd.

"Even this week missiles and bombs hit civilians, the elderly, children and pregnant mothers," he said.

Russia denies targeting civilians.

Francis spoke about his visit on Saturday to a Rome hospital that is treating children wounded in Ukraine.

"One was missing an arm and another had a head wound," he said.

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Pope Francis on Sunday denounced Ukraine conflict as a "senseless massacre". He urged the leaders to stop "this repugnant war" "The violent aggression against Ukraine is unfortunately not slowing down," he told about 30,0000 people in St.

Pope Francis on Sunday denounced Ukraine conflict as a "senseless massacre". He urged the leaders to stop "this repugnant war" "The violent aggression against Ukraine is unfortunately not slowing down," he told about 30,0000 people in St. Peter's Square for his weekly Sunday address and blessing. "It is a senseless massacre where every day slaughters and atrocities are being repeated," Francis said in his latest strong condemnation of the war, which has so far avoided mentioning Russia by name. "There is no justification for this," he said. Russia claims its invasion of Ukraine is a "special military operation. Moscow claims that the military action is not designed to occupy territory but to demilitarise Ukraine and purge it what it sees as dangerous nationalists. Francis has already rejected that terminology. "I beg all the players in the international community to truly commit themselves to stopping this repugnant war," the pope said, drawing loud cheers and applause from the crowd. "Even this week missiles and bombs hit civilians, the elderly, children and pregnant mothers," he said. Russia denies targeting civilians. Francis spoke about his visit on Saturday to a Rome hospital that is treating children wounded in Ukraine. "One was missing an arm and another had a head wound," he said. (With inputs from agencies)

Pope condemns 'slaughters and atrocities' taking place in Ukraine

A car ploughed into a group of carnival-goers in Belgium killing at least six people and seriously injuring 26.

"At this stage of the investigation, we know that a vehicle slammed into a group (of carnival goers) and that there are six dead and 26 injured including 10 people whose life is in danger," prosecutor Damien Verheyen told reporters in La Louviere, the site of the tragedy.

The main suspects, who were arrested, were born in 1988 and 1990, he said, adding that terrorism was not at this stage considered a motive.&nbsp;

The suspects came from La Louviere and are not known to authorities for similar acts, Verheyen said.

Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo deplored the "horrible news" on Twitter, saying "a community gathering to celebrate has been hit in the heart."

De Croo was expected to visit the scene later on Sunday accompanied by Belgium's King Philippe, the prime minister's office said.

Belgian towns and villages host many street carnivals around the season of Lent, with the parades in Binche and Alost the most known internationally.

'High speed'

Like Binche, the carnival of Strepy-Bracquegnies involves participants dressed up as "Gilles", comical figures who are "called out" to the parade in the early hours.

"I was walking by," one witness, Theo, told RTBF news.&nbsp;

"I turned around and saw a car running into the troop. It came very fast and didn't brake. It continued and it took a girl 100 metres further," he said.

La Louviere mayor Jacques Gobert said there were 150 to 200 people participating in the pre-dawn prologue to two days of festivities.

(With inputs from agencies)

A car ploughed into a group of carnival-goers in Belgium killing at least six people and seriously injuring 26. "At this stage of the investigation, we know that a vehicle slammed into a group (of carnival goers) and that there are six dead and 26 injured including 10 people whose life is in danger," prosecutor Damien Verheyen told reporters in La Louviere, the site of the tragedy.

A car ploughed into a group of carnival-goers in Belgium killing at least six people and seriously injuring 26. "At this stage of the investigation, we know that a vehicle slammed into a group (of carnival goers) and that there are six dead and 26 injured including 10 people whose life is in danger," prosecutor Damien Verheyen told reporters in La Louviere, the site of the tragedy. The main suspects, who were arrested, were born in 1988 and 1990, he said, adding that terrorism was not at this stage considered a motive. The suspects came from La Louviere and are not known to authorities for similar acts, Verheyen said. Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo deplored the "horrible news" on Twitter, saying "a community gathering to celebrate has been hit in the heart." De Croo was expected to visit the scene later on Sunday accompanied by Belgium's King Philippe, the prime minister's office said. Belgian towns and villages host many street carnivals around the season of Lent, with the parades in Binche and Alost the most known internationally. 'High speed' Like Binche, the carnival of Strepy-Bracquegnies involves participants dressed up as "Gilles", comical figures who are "called out" to the parade in the early hours. "I was walking by," one witness, Theo, told RTBF news. "I turned around and saw a car running into the troop. It came very fast and didn't brake. It continued and it took a girl 100 metres further," he said. La Louviere mayor Jacques Gobert said there were 150 to 200 people participating in the pre-dawn prologue to two days of festivities. (With inputs from agencies)

'Bodies flying everywhere': Car ploughs into Belgian carnival killing six

Britain's medicines regulator has approved AstraZeneca's (AZN.L) antibody-based COVID-19 treatment for preventing infections in adults with poor immune response, marking a major step in the fight against the pandemic as infections surge globally.

The decision to grant approval for the treatment, Evusheld, was endorsed by the government's independent scientific advisory body, Britain's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) said on Thursday.

Figures showing a global rise in COVID-19 cases could herald a much bigger problem, the World Health Organization said this week, warning nations to remain vigilant.

Although 85% of Britons over the age of 12 have been vaccinated with two doses, some immune compromised individuals or those with a history of severe adverse reactions to a vaccine may need an alternative prevention option.

"While the COVID-19 vaccines continue to be the first-line defence against COVID-19, we know that some people may not respond adequately to these vaccines,' MHRA chief June Raine said.

Vaccines rely on an intact immune system to develop targeted antibodies and infection-fighting cells, but Evusheld contains lab-made antibodies designed to linger in the body for months to contain the virus in case of an infection.

The therapy was found to cut the risk of developing symptomatic COVID-19 by 77% in trials, with protection lasting for at least six months after a single dose, the MHRA said.

Evusheld has been also shown to save lives and prevent disease progression when given within a week of first symptoms. read more

Britain and AstraZeneca currently do not have an agreement for supply of Evusheld.

AstraZeneca in a statement said it hopes to see the therapy made available to Britons "as quickly as possible".

Evusheld is under a European review and has been authorised in the United States to prevent COVID-19 infections in individuals with weak immune systems or a history of severe side effects from coronavirus vaccines. read more

The MHRA said that the treatment, given as an intra-muscular shot, should not be administered to people infected with the COVID-causing SARS-CoV-2 virus or who have had recent exposure to someone with the virus.

However, the regulator has cautioned that there was insufficient data to evaluate fully Evusheld's effectiveness against the highly contagiousOmicron variant, adding that it is liaising with AstraZeneca on that.

AstraZeneca in December said a lab study had found the treatment retained neutralising activity against Omicron. read more

Eli Lilly (LLY.N), Regeneron (REGN.O) and GSK (GSK.L) some other drugmakers working on antibody-based COVID-19 therapies. 
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Britain's medicines regulator has approved AstraZeneca's (AZN.L) antibody-based COVID-19 treatment for preventing infections in adults with poor immune response, marking a major step in the fight against the pandemic as infections surge globally.

Britain's medicines regulator has approved AstraZeneca's (AZN.L) antibody-based COVID-19 treatment for preventing infections in adults with poor immune response, marking a major step in the fight against the pandemic as infections surge globally. The decision to grant approval for the treatment, Evusheld, was endorsed by the government's independent scientific advisory body, Britain's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) said on Thursday. Figures showing a global rise in COVID-19 cases could herald a much bigger problem, the World Health Organization said this week, warning nations to remain vigilant. Although 85% of Britons over the age of 12 have been vaccinated with two doses, some immune compromised individuals or those with a history of severe adverse reactions to a vaccine may need an alternative prevention option. "While the COVID-19 vaccines continue to be the first-line defence against COVID-19, we know that some people may not respond adequately to these vaccines,' MHRA chief June Raine said. Vaccines rely on an intact immune system to develop targeted antibodies and infection-fighting cells, but Evusheld contains lab-made antibodies designed to linger in the body for months to contain the virus in case of an infection. The therapy was found to cut the risk of developing symptomatic COVID-19 by 77% in trials, with protection lasting for at least six months after a single dose, the MHRA said. Evusheld has been also shown to save lives and prevent disease progression when given within a week of first symptoms. read more Britain and AstraZeneca currently do not have an agreement for supply of Evusheld. AstraZeneca in a statement said it hopes to see the therapy made available to Britons "as quickly as possible". Evusheld is under a European review and has been authorised in the United States to prevent COVID-19 infections in individuals with weak immune systems or a history of severe side effects from coronavirus vaccines. read more The MHRA said that the treatment, given as an intra-muscular shot, should not be administered to people infected with the COVID-causing SARS-CoV-2 virus or who have had recent exposure to someone with the virus. However, the regulator has cautioned that there was insufficient data to evaluate fully Evusheld's effectiveness against the highly contagiousOmicron variant, adding that it is liaising with AstraZeneca on that. AstraZeneca in December said a lab study had found the treatment retained neutralising activity against Omicron. read more Eli Lilly (LLY.N), Regeneron (REGN.O) and GSK (GSK.L) some other drugmakers working on antibody-based COVID-19 therapies.

Britain approves AstraZeneca's preventative COVID therapy

US Air Force (USAF) general Kenneth Wilsbach said the US-built F-35 had an encounter with China's Chengdu J-20 adding that he was "relatively impressed with the command and control associated with the J-20." In other news, a deepfake video purportedly showing Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky is being shared online. Read this and more in Top 10 World News.

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US general Kenneth Wilsbach's latest comments come as United States Navy recently recovered the F-35C Lightning II stealth fighter jet that sank in the South China Sea.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/deepfake-video-of-ukraine-president-zelensky-shared-online-463184">Deepfake video of Ukraine President Zelensky shared online</a> 
 
The video appeared to show an ashen-faced Zelenskiy speaking from the presidential lectern and urging his countrymen to down their weapons in the face of Russian invaders.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uae-cargo-ship-carrying-30-crew-members-sink-off-coast-of-iran-463178">UAE cargo ship carrying 30 crew members sinks off Iran coast</a> 
 
The ship, which had left Dubai few days ago, was bound for the port of Umm Qasr in Southern Iraq and it was carrying cars and other cargo.

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Putin's latest jibe at his political enemies comes even as Russia announced that it paid interest on foreign debt due this week.

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While this finding has given rise to fresh fears around the world, health officials in Israel played down the risks of this new variant.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-to-provide-ukraine-with-killer-drones-463199">US sending Switchblade drones to Ukraine</a> 
 
US President Joe Biden announces an additional USD 800 million in security assistance to Ukraine. US to send hundreds more anti-aircraft system to Ukraine.

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The European Space Agency (ESA) has said that a joint Mars mission with Russia has been suspended over Ukraine war.

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One of main thrusts of our skywatching has been to find exoplanets, and some that would possibly harbour life! But everything doesn't always go according to plan and our observations sometimes are not that accurate. That's life we suppose.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/sri-lankan-boat-with-six-crew-held-for-fishing-in-indian-waters-463221">Sri Lankan boat with six crew held for fishing in Indian waters</a> 
 
According to Indian coast guard, during a patrol ICGS Vajra detected a boat 117 nautical miles south east of India's southern most district Kanyakumari.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/indias-gold-output-could-rise-multifold-if-hurdles-removed-wgc-report-463041">India's gold output could rise multifold if hurdles removed: WGC report</a> 
 
India splurged a record $55.7 billion on gold imports in 2021, buying 1,050 tonnes - the most in a decade, and far more than the 430 tonnes imported in 2020.

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US Air Force (USAF) general Kenneth Wilsbach said the US-built F-35 had an encounter with China's Chengdu J-20 adding that he was "relatively impressed with the command and control associated with the J-20.

US Air Force (USAF) general Kenneth Wilsbach said the US-built F-35 had an encounter with China's Chengdu J-20 adding that he was "relatively impressed with the command and control associated with the J-20." In other news, a deepfake video purportedly showing Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky is being shared online. Read this and more in Top 10 World News. 'Relatively impressed': US F-35 fighter jet has close encounter with China's J-20 in East China Sea US general Kenneth Wilsbach's latest comments come as United States Navy recently recovered the F-35C Lightning II stealth fighter jet that sank in the South China Sea. Deepfake video of Ukraine President Zelensky shared online The video appeared to show an ashen-faced Zelenskiy speaking from the presidential lectern and urging his countrymen to down their weapons in the face of Russian invaders. UAE cargo ship carrying 30 crew members sinks off Iran coast The ship, which had left Dubai few days ago, was bound for the port of Umm Qasr in Southern Iraq and it was carrying cars and other cargo. 'Villas in Miami': Putin lashes out at 'scum' and 'traitors' amid Ukraine war Putin's latest jibe at his political enemies comes even as Russia announced that it paid interest on foreign debt due this week. Everything we know about the new COVID-19 variant found in Israel While this finding has given rise to fresh fears around the world, health officials in Israel played down the risks of this new variant. US sending Switchblade drones to Ukraine US President Joe Biden announces an additional USD 800 million in security assistance to Ukraine. US to send hundreds more anti-aircraft system to Ukraine. Joint Euro-Russian Mars mission suspended because of Ukraine conflict: ESA The European Space Agency (ESA) has said that a joint Mars mission with Russia has been suspended over Ukraine war. Three exoplanets have been 'lost', here's what's the deal One of main thrusts of our skywatching has been to find exoplanets, and some that would possibly harbour life! But everything doesn't always go according to plan and our observations sometimes are not that accurate. That's life we suppose. Sri Lankan boat with six crew held for fishing in Indian waters According to Indian coast guard, during a patrol ICGS Vajra detected a boat 117 nautical miles south east of India's southern most district Kanyakumari. India's gold output could rise multifold if hurdles removed: WGC report India splurged a record $55.7 billion on gold imports in 2021, buying 1,050 tonnes - the most in a decade, and far more than the 430 tonnes imported in 2020.

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India's Minister for Road Transport and Highways Mr Nitin Gadkari made a big announcement at WION Climate Summit on March 15. He revealed that India's first Hydrogen-powered car was to be unveiled on Wednesday (March 16). The car, made as a pilot project, was kept at his residence, he said.

Gadkari was chief guest at the first edition of WION's annual Climate Summit the theme of which was 'Climate Calling: The last chance to answer climate emergency'.

Nitin Gadkari is a veteran politician of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and has ably steered various ministries on national and state level.

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In his address during the summit, Gadkari said that there was a need to find alternate options for fuels like petrol and diesel.

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"Cost of running a vehicle on petrol is Rs 10 per kilometre. On diesel, it is Rs 7 to 8. But for a vehicle running on electricity, the cost comes down to less than Re 1," he said.

He said that Indian government was focusing on more electric vehicles. He drew attention to the fact that electric vehicles like tractors and trucks were already being manufactured in India. He expressed hope that manufacture of electric vehicles will get a boost in India and that customers will also go electric in their choice for a personal vehicle. He said that

During he speech, he elaborated the fine balance that needed to be struck while making a shift to electric vehicles. He said that India's automobile sector was expanding. It remains a sector that produces jobs for thousands of people in the country. But at the same time, air pollution caused by traditional vehicles was also a big issue.

India's Minister for Road Transport and Highways Mr Nitin Gadkari made a big announcement at WION Climate Summit on March 15. He revealed that India's first Hydrogen-powered car was to be unveiled on Wednesday (March 16).

India's Minister for Road Transport and Highways Mr Nitin Gadkari made a big announcement at WION Climate Summit on March 15. He revealed that India's first Hydrogen-powered car was to be unveiled on Wednesday (March 16). The car, made as a pilot project, was kept at his residence, he said. Gadkari was chief guest at the first edition of WION's annual Climate Summit the theme of which was 'Climate Calling: The last chance to answer climate emergency'. Nitin Gadkari is a veteran politician of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and has ably steered various ministries on national and state level. Also Read | WION Climate Summit: Climate Change can deprive us from basic needs, warns Sudhir Chaudhary In his address during the summit, Gadkari said that there was a need to find alternate options for fuels like petrol and diesel. × "Cost of running a vehicle on petrol is Rs 10 per kilometre. On diesel, it is Rs 7 to 8. But for a vehicle running on electricity, the cost comes down to less than Re 1," he said. He said that Indian government was focusing on more electric vehicles. He drew attention to the fact that electric vehicles like tractors and trucks were already being manufactured in India. He expressed hope that manufacture of electric vehicles will get a boost in India and that customers will also go electric in their choice for a personal vehicle. He said that During he speech, he elaborated the fine balance that needed to be struck while making a shift to electric vehicles. He said that India's automobile sector was expanding. It remains a sector that produces jobs for thousands of people in the country. But at the same time, air pollution caused by traditional vehicles was also a big issue.

WION Climate Summit | India's first Hydrogen-powered car to be unveiled: Gadkari

Google Play has pulled down an app made by Malaysian apps with a view to help members of LGBT community 'back to nature'. The app was reportedly found to have violated the platform's guidelines.

The app was released for the first time in 2016.

Malaysia government's Islamic Development Department recently promoted the app on Twitter. The department said that the app helped members of LGBTI community return to a state of so-called purity.&nbsp;

The ministry also said that the app has an e-book that details a gay man who "abandon", "homosexual behaviour".

“Whenever an app is flagged to us, we investigate against our Play store policies and if violations are found we take appropriate action to maintain a trusted experience for all.” said Google in a statement sent to The Guardian.

The app is no longer available on Google Play Store.

No immediate reaction from the Malaysian government was reported.

There is a surmise that such step are being taken by the government for electoral gains since elections are just around the corner.

There is widespread discrimination against LGBT community. Some laws in the country prohibit same-sex relationships.

Experts have been quoted in the media as saying that demonisation of LGBT community is likely to increase as elections draw closer.&nbsp;

Google Play has pulled down an app made by Malaysian apps with a view to help members of LGBT community 'back to nature'. The app was reportedly found to have violated the platform's guidelines.

Google Play has pulled down an app made by Malaysian apps with a view to help members of LGBT community 'back to nature'. The app was reportedly found to have violated the platform's guidelines. The app was released for the first time in 2016. Malaysia government's Islamic Development Department recently promoted the app on Twitter. The department said that the app helped members of LGBTI community return to a state of so-called purity. The ministry also said that the app has an e-book that details a gay man who "abandon", "homosexual behaviour". “Whenever an app is flagged to us, we investigate against our Play store policies and if violations are found we take appropriate action to maintain a trusted experience for all.” said Google in a statement sent to The Guardian. The app is no longer available on Google Play Store. No immediate reaction from the Malaysian government was reported. There is a surmise that such step are being taken by the government for electoral gains since elections are just around the corner. There is widespread discrimination against LGBT community. Some laws in the country prohibit same-sex relationships. Experts have been quoted in the media as saying that demonisation of LGBT community is likely to increase as elections draw closer.

Google Play pulls down Malaysia government's 'gay conversion' app

The European Space Agency (ESA) has said that a joint Mars mission with Russia has been suspended over Ukraine war.

"We deeply deplore the human casualties and tragic consequences of the aggression towards Ukraine," the agency said as it confirmed the suspension of the ExoMars mission.

The decision to suspend cooperation with Roscosmos was taken by ESA's ruling council, at a meeting this week in Paris.

"We deeply deplore the human casualties and tragic consequences of the aggression towards Ukraine,? an ESA statement said.

"While recognising the impact on scientific exploration of space, ESA is fully aligned with the sanctions imposed on Russia by its member states."

Because of their respective orbits around the Sun, Mars is only readily reachable from Earth every two years. The next launch window would be 2024.

The rover's primary mission was to have been determining whether Mars ever hosted life.

The ExoMars mission has already been pushed back from 2020, because of the coronavirus pandemic and the need for more tests on the spacecraft.

The mission was to have blasted off on a Russian Proton-M rocket from the Baikonur launch site in Kazakhstan in September, and had been scheduled to land on the red planet some nine months later.

Already on Mars are NASA's Perseverance rover, which landed in February 2021, and China's first Mars rover, Zhurong, named after the Chinese god of fire

(With inputs from agencies)

The European Space Agency (ESA) has said that a joint Mars mission with Russia has been suspended over Ukraine war. "We deeply deplore the human casualties and tragic consequences of the aggression towards Ukraine," the agency said as it confirmed the suspension of the ExoMars mission.

The European Space Agency (ESA) has said that a joint Mars mission with Russia has been suspended over Ukraine war. "We deeply deplore the human casualties and tragic consequences of the aggression towards Ukraine," the agency said as it confirmed the suspension of the ExoMars mission. The decision to suspend cooperation with Roscosmos was taken by ESA's ruling council, at a meeting this week in Paris. "We deeply deplore the human casualties and tragic consequences of the aggression towards Ukraine,? an ESA statement said. "While recognising the impact on scientific exploration of space, ESA is fully aligned with the sanctions imposed on Russia by its member states." Because of their respective orbits around the Sun, Mars is only readily reachable from Earth every two years. The next launch window would be 2024. The rover's primary mission was to have been determining whether Mars ever hosted life. The ExoMars mission has already been pushed back from 2020, because of the coronavirus pandemic and the need for more tests on the spacecraft. The mission was to have blasted off on a Russian Proton-M rocket from the Baikonur launch site in Kazakhstan in September, and had been scheduled to land on the red planet some nine months later. Already on Mars are NASA's Perseverance rover, which landed in February 2021, and China's first Mars rover, Zhurong, named after the Chinese god of fire (With inputs from agencies)

Joint Euro-Russian Mars mission suspended because of Ukraine conflict: ESA

A video purportedly showing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky capitulating to Russian demands drew criticism online. Facebook has reportedly removed the video from its platform. There are warnings from experts that more sophisticated attempts to spread fake news may be made as the Ukraine conflict goes on.

The video appeared to show an ashen-faced Zelenskiy speaking from the presidential lectern and urging his countrymen to down their weapons in the face of Russian invaders.

It is not clear whether anyone was convinced. Internet users immediately flagged the discrepancies between the skin tone on Zelenskiy's neck and face, the odd accent in the video, and the pixelation around his head. A Facebook official later said&nbsp; the company was removing the footage from its platform.

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Nina Schick, the author of "Deepfakes," said the video looked like "an absolutely terrible faceswap," referring to programs that can digitally graft one person's face onto another's body -- part of a wider family of computer techniques that can create hyperrealistic forgeries known as "deepfakes."

Television station Ukraine24 said in a Facebook post that the video was broadcast by "enemy hackers" and was "FAKE! FAKE!" The station could not immediately be reached for further detail and Ukraine's cyber watchdog agency did not immediately return messages seeking comment. But Ukraine's Ministry of Defense later released a video from the real Zelenskiy apparently dismissing the footage as a "childish provocation."

"We are not going to lay down any weapons until our victory," he said.

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Ukrainian officials have been warning of the danger of deepfakes, especially after Moscow's forces were denied a quick victory on the battlefield following their Feb. 24 invasion.

Two weeks ago, Ukraine's military intelligence agency put out a short video alerting the country to the danger of deepfakes, alleging that the Kremlin was preparing a stunt involving one.

The Russian Embassy in Washington did not immediately return a message seeking comment.

Schick called the fake Zelenskiy video "very crude," but warned that the it was a matter of time before the technology became more accessible.

"Expect fakes like this to become easier to produce while appearing highly authentic," she said.

(With inputs from agencies)

A video purportedly showing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky capitulating to Russian demands drew criticism online. Facebook has reportedly removed the video from its platform.

A video purportedly showing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky capitulating to Russian demands drew criticism online. Facebook has reportedly removed the video from its platform. There are warnings from experts that more sophisticated attempts to spread fake news may be made as the Ukraine conflict goes on. The video appeared to show an ashen-faced Zelenskiy speaking from the presidential lectern and urging his countrymen to down their weapons in the face of Russian invaders. It is not clear whether anyone was convinced. Internet users immediately flagged the discrepancies between the skin tone on Zelenskiy's neck and face, the odd accent in the video, and the pixelation around his head. A Facebook official later said the company was removing the footage from its platform. Also Read | 'Villas in Miami': Putin lashes out at 'scum' and 'traitors' amid Ukraine war Nina Schick, the author of "Deepfakes," said the video looked like "an absolutely terrible faceswap," referring to programs that can digitally graft one person's face onto another's body -- part of a wider family of computer techniques that can create hyperrealistic forgeries known as "deepfakes." Television station Ukraine24 said in a Facebook post that the video was broadcast by "enemy hackers" and was "FAKE! FAKE!" The station could not immediately be reached for further detail and Ukraine's cyber watchdog agency did not immediately return messages seeking comment. But Ukraine's Ministry of Defense later released a video from the real Zelenskiy apparently dismissing the footage as a "childish provocation." "We are not going to lay down any weapons until our victory," he said. Also Read | Ukraine under attack: Russia attacks Mariupol theatre sheltering 'hundreds' of civilians - see satellite image Ukrainian officials have been warning of the danger of deepfakes, especially after Moscow's forces were denied a quick victory on the battlefield following their Feb. 24 invasion. Two weeks ago, Ukraine's military intelligence agency put out a short video alerting the country to the danger of deepfakes, alleging that the Kremlin was preparing a stunt involving one. The Russian Embassy in Washington did not immediately return a message seeking comment. Schick called the fake Zelenskiy video "very crude," but warned that the it was a matter of time before the technology became more accessible. "Expect fakes like this to become easier to produce while appearing highly authentic," she said. (With inputs from agencies)

Deepfake video of Ukraine President Zelensky shared online

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