<p>A ragpicker was injured in a blast at the intersection of Blochmann Street and SN Banerjee Road in central Kolkata on Saturday afternoon.</p>

<p>The injured man was identified as Bapi Das (58).</p>

<p>According to Kolkata police, "At around 1:45 PM, police received reports of a blast at the intersection of Blochmann Street and SN Banerjee Road. A ragpicker was injured in the explosion."</p>

<p>The officer-in-charge of Taltala police station arrived at the scene and discovered that the injured person had been taken to NRS Hospital with a wrist injury.</p>

<p>Police said that a plastic gunny bag was also found at the scene.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/rameshwaram-cafe-attack-terrorists-initially-wanted-to-blast-bjp-office-on-ram-mandir-inauguration-757210"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Rameshwaram Cafe attack: Terrorists planned to bomb BJP office on Ram Mandir inauguration day</strong></a></p>

<p>The area was cordoned off with police tape, and the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) was called in.</p>

<p>Accordingly, a team of BDDS arrived and checked the bag and the vicinity. After their clearance, traffic was allowed.</p>

<p>After examining the gunny bag and surrounding area and after ensuring it was safe, BDDS cleared the site for traffic.</p>

<p>Police said the injured ragpicker disclosed his name as Bapi Das at the hospital and revealed that he had no place to stay and had been residing on the footpath of SN Banerjee Road.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Fresh Violence in Manipur: Rocket-propelled bomb attack escalates conflict</strong></p>

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<p>Police further said that the injured is undergoing treatment, adding that a statement has not yet been recorded as the patient needs some time.</p>

<p>Further details on the matter is awaited.&nbsp;</p>

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A ragpicker was injured in a blast at the intersection of Blochmann Street and SN Banerjee Road in central Kolkata on Saturday afternoon. The injured man was identified as Bapi Das (58).

A ragpicker was injured in a blast at the intersection of Blochmann Street and SN Banerjee Road in central Kolkata on Saturday afternoon. The injured man was identified as Bapi Das (58). According to Kolkata police, "At around 1:45 PM, police received reports of a blast at the intersection of Blochmann Street and SN Banerjee Road. A ragpicker was injured in the explosion." The officer-in-charge of Taltala police station arrived at the scene and discovered that the injured person had been taken to NRS Hospital with a wrist injury. Police said that a plastic gunny bag was also found at the scene. Also read: Rameshwaram Cafe attack: Terrorists planned to bomb BJP office on Ram Mandir inauguration day The area was cordoned off with police tape, and the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) was called in. Accordingly, a team of BDDS arrived and checked the bag and the vicinity. After their clearance, traffic was allowed. After examining the gunny bag and surrounding area and after ensuring it was safe, BDDS cleared the site for traffic. Police said the injured ragpicker disclosed his name as Bapi Das at the hospital and revealed that he had no place to stay and had been residing on the footpath of SN Banerjee Road. Watch | Fresh Violence in Manipur: Rocket-propelled bomb attack escalates conflict × Police further said that the injured is undergoing treatment, adding that a statement has not yet been recorded as the patient needs some time. Further details on the matter is awaited. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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<p><meta name="uuid" content="uuidPPE8Anv8r1S1" />At least four people died and thousands of homes were damaged by flooding in eastern Romania on Saturday, officials said, as surging river levels put authorities on alert in much of central and eastern Europe following days of torrential rain.</p>

<p>More rainfall is forecast in the coming days in the Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, southern Germany, and parts of Austria, leading officials in some high-risk areas to implement emergency flood preparations.</p>

<p>Residents of some towns along the Czech-Polish border were evacuated as rivers rose past alert levels while the Czech capital, Prague, which suffered catastrophic floods in 2002, put preventative anti-flood measures in place.</p>

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<p>In Romania, flooding affected eight counties, the country's emergency response unit said, and Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu was due to visit hard-hit Galati county, where four people were found dead and about 5,000 homes were damaged.</p>

<p>The Environment Ministry's water management agency said rainfall of more than 150 litres per square metre had fallen in the area in less than 24 hours.</p>

<p>Television images from the area showed streets flooded with muddy water, silt, and debris as rescuers led residents to safety. Authorities deployed a Black Hawk helicopter to aid the search and rescue operation.</p>

<h2><strong>Evacuations, blackouts</strong></h2>

<p>In the Czech Republic, northern and northeastern parts of the country were bearing the brunt of the deluge, with some places recording up to 250 mm (9.8 inches) of rain since Thursday, the weather institute said.</p>

<p>Forecasters warned that some areas could see more than a third of average annual rainfall by Sunday, with strong winds further complicating the situation.</p>

<p>Environment Minister Petr Hladik said on Saturday people in the worst-hit areas should prepare to leave their homes.</p>

<p>In Prague, a city of more than 1.3 million people that sits on the banks of the Vltava river spanned by the picturesque 14th century Charles Bridge, flood barriers were put in place.</p>

<p>The city heavily invested in preventive measures after the 2002 floods, which swept into the subway system and forced tens of thousands of people to be evacuated from their homes.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Mountains in Makkah turn green after heavy rainfall</strong></p>

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<p>Prague Zoo, which is located along the Vltava, was closed to visitors and Czech Railways said services on dozens of routes were disrupted. In the country's second-biggest city, Brno, a hospital evacuated patients as a precaution.</p>

<h2><strong>'Critical&nbsp;night' ahead</strong></h2>

<p>In Glucholazy, a historic town in southwestern Poland near the Czech border, firefighters piled hundreds of sandbags alongside a swollen river and some residents were evacuated.</p>

<p>Polish Interior Minister Tomasz Siemoniak said weather forecasts looked unfavourable, with very heavy rainfall to fall around the</p>

<p>Czech border area over the next 24 hours, feeding rivers into Poland.</p>

<p>"We are facing a critical night, full mobilisation is required," Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on the X platform.</p>

<p>Officials in neighbouring Slovakia warned of the threat of flooding in the capital, Bratislava, from the swollen Danube, while Hungary expects the river to near record-high levels in the coming days.</p>

<p>In Austria, emergency services were working with district governors and municipalities to prepare for evacuations.</p>

<p>Chancellor Karl Nehammer said all federal states were affected and the situation was deteriorating, particularly in the northeastern state of Lower Austria.</p>

<p>"The coming days will still be extremely difficult and challenging for the affected population and the emergency services," Nehammer said on X.</p>

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At least four people died and thousands of homes were damaged by flooding in eastern Romania on Saturday, officials said, as surging river levels put authorities on alert in much of central and eastern Europe following days of torrential rain.

At least four people died and thousands of homes were damaged by flooding in eastern Romania on Saturday, officials said, as surging river levels put authorities on alert in much of central and eastern Europe following days of torrential rain. More rainfall is forecast in the coming days in the Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, southern Germany, and parts of Austria, leading officials in some high-risk areas to implement emergency flood preparations. Residents of some towns along the Czech-Polish border were evacuated as rivers rose past alert levels while the Czech capital, Prague, which suffered catastrophic floods in 2002, put preventative anti-flood measures in place. Also read: US: Tropical Storm Francine batters Louisiana, leaving over 370,000 without power In Romania, flooding affected eight counties, the country's emergency response unit said, and Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu was due to visit hard-hit Galati county, where four people were found dead and about 5,000 homes were damaged. The Environment Ministry's water management agency said rainfall of more than 150 litres per square metre had fallen in the area in less than 24 hours. Television images from the area showed streets flooded with muddy water, silt, and debris as rescuers led residents to safety. Authorities deployed a Black Hawk helicopter to aid the search and rescue operation. Evacuations, blackouts In the Czech Republic, northern and northeastern parts of the country were bearing the brunt of the deluge, with some places recording up to 250 mm (9.8 inches) of rain since Thursday, the weather institute said. Forecasters warned that some areas could see more than a third of average annual rainfall by Sunday, with strong winds further complicating the situation. Environment Minister Petr Hladik said on Saturday people in the worst-hit areas should prepare to leave their homes. In Prague, a city of more than 1.3 million people that sits on the banks of the Vltava river spanned by the picturesque 14th century Charles Bridge, flood barriers were put in place. The city heavily invested in preventive measures after the 2002 floods, which swept into the subway system and forced tens of thousands of people to be evacuated from their homes. Watch | Mountains in Makkah turn green after heavy rainfall × Prague Zoo, which is located along the Vltava, was closed to visitors and Czech Railways said services on dozens of routes were disrupted. In the country's second-biggest city, Brno, a hospital evacuated patients as a precaution. 'Critical night' ahead In Glucholazy, a historic town in southwestern Poland near the Czech border, firefighters piled hundreds of sandbags alongside a swollen river and some residents were evacuated. Polish Interior Minister Tomasz Siemoniak said weather forecasts looked unfavourable, with very heavy rainfall to fall around the Czech border area over the next 24 hours, feeding rivers into Poland. "We are facing a critical night, full mobilisation is required," Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on the X platform. Officials in neighbouring Slovakia warned of the threat of flooding in the capital, Bratislava, from the swollen Danube, while Hungary expects the river to near record-high levels in the coming days. In Austria, emergency services were working with district governors and municipalities to prepare for evacuations. Chancellor Karl Nehammer said all federal states were affected and the situation was deteriorating, particularly in the northeastern state of Lower Austria. "The coming days will still be extremely difficult and challenging for the affected population and the emergency services," Nehammer said on X. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Floods in Romania kill at least four people as rain batters central Europe

<p>Three US citizens are among 37 defendants sentenced to death by a military court on Friday for their role in a May failed coup in the Democratic Republic of Congo.</p>

<p>Armed men briefly occupied an office of the presidency in the capital Kinshasa on May 19 before their leader, US-based Congolese politician Christian Malanga, was killed by security forces.&nbsp;</p>

<p>His son, Marcel Malanga, was among the Americans on trial, along with Marcel's friend, Tyler Thompson, who played high school football with him in Utah. Both are in their 20s.</p>

<p>The third American, Benjamin Zalman-Polun, was a business associate of Christian Malanga.</p>

<p>All three were found guilty of criminal conspiracy, terrorism, and other charges, and sentenced to death in a ruling read on live TV.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;DR Congo military court sentences 37 to death in coup trial</strong></p>

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<p>Malanga had previously told the court that his father had threatened to kill him unless he participated. He also told the court it was his first time visiting Congo at the invitation of his father, whom he had not seen in years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Americans are among some 50 people, including US, British, Canadian, Belgian, and Congolese citizens, standing trial following the failed coup.</p>

<p>A total of 37 defendants were sentenced to death.</p>

<p>The verdict was read out under a tent in the yard of Ndolo military prison on the outskirts of Kinshasa. The defendants were seated in front of the judge, wearing blue and yellow prison-issued tops.</p>

<p>The trial began in July.</p>

<p>In Washington, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said embassy staff had attended the proceedings and would continue to follow developments closely.</p>

<p>"We understand that the legal process in the DRC allows for defendants to appeal the court's decision," he told a briefing.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/129-dead-in-dr-congo-in-attempted-prison-break-government-755397"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;129 dead in DR Congo in attempted prison break: Government</strong></a></p>

<p>The 37 defendants include Belgian-Congolese citizen Jean-Jacques Wondo. Wondo's family released video messages addressed to Congo President Félix Tshisekedi ahead of the trial to ask for his release.</p>

<p>"I beg you, intervene, he is innocent," Nathalie Kayembe Wondo, his wife, said in the message.</p>

<p>Relatives of Marcel Malanga and Thompson did not respond to requests for comment.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Marcel Malanga's mother, Brittney Sawyer, has previously said her son is innocent.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Thompson's stepmother, Miranda Thompson, has previously said her stepson travelled to Congo on vacation to explore the world.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Thompson is feeling lonely and isolated in prison, according to the fundraising site that his family set up to support his defence.</p>

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Three US citizens are among 37 defendants sentenced to death by a military court on Friday for their role in a May failed coup in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Three US citizens are among 37 defendants sentenced to death by a military court on Friday for their role in a May failed coup in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Armed men briefly occupied an office of the presidency in the capital Kinshasa on May 19 before their leader, US-based Congolese politician Christian Malanga, was killed by security forces. His son, Marcel Malanga, was among the Americans on trial, along with Marcel's friend, Tyler Thompson, who played high school football with him in Utah. Both are in their 20s. The third American, Benjamin Zalman-Polun, was a business associate of Christian Malanga. All three were found guilty of criminal conspiracy, terrorism, and other charges, and sentenced to death in a ruling read on live TV. Watch | DR Congo military court sentences 37 to death in coup trial × Malanga had previously told the court that his father had threatened to kill him unless he participated. He also told the court it was his first time visiting Congo at the invitation of his father, whom he had not seen in years. The Americans are among some 50 people, including US, British, Canadian, Belgian, and Congolese citizens, standing trial following the failed coup. A total of 37 defendants were sentenced to death. The verdict was read out under a tent in the yard of Ndolo military prison on the outskirts of Kinshasa. The defendants were seated in front of the judge, wearing blue and yellow prison-issued tops. The trial began in July. In Washington, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said embassy staff had attended the proceedings and would continue to follow developments closely. "We understand that the legal process in the DRC allows for defendants to appeal the court's decision," he told a briefing. Also read: 129 dead in DR Congo in attempted prison break: Government The 37 defendants include Belgian-Congolese citizen Jean-Jacques Wondo. Wondo's family released video messages addressed to Congo President Félix Tshisekedi ahead of the trial to ask for his release. "I beg you, intervene, he is innocent," Nathalie Kayembe Wondo, his wife, said in the message. Relatives of Marcel Malanga and Thompson did not respond to requests for comment. Marcel Malanga's mother, Brittney Sawyer, has previously said her son is innocent. Thompson's stepmother, Miranda Thompson, has previously said her stepson travelled to Congo on vacation to explore the world. Thompson is feeling lonely and isolated in prison, according to the fundraising site that his family set up to support his defence. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Three Americans among 37 sentenced to death in DR Congo over role in failed coup

<p>A mother has been charged for allegedly&nbsp;murdering her two sons at their Blue Mountains home, located in Australia’s New South Wales.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 42-year-old woman made a brief court appearance where she was remanded in custody.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The mother, Patricia Smith, faced Parramatta Local Court on Saturday (Sep 14) morning, after being charged last night with two counts of domestic violence-related murder.</p>

<p>Reportedly, Smith stabbed her 11-year-old and nine-year-old sons. The police charged her with two counts of domestic violence-related murder after their bodies were found at their Faulconbridge home on Tuesday.</p>

<p>Later, emergency services were called to the house for welfare concerns, for the woman and her children.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/man-in-germany-kills-himself-two-others-police-740793"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Man in Germany kills himself, two others: Police</strong></a></p>

<p>According to the New South Wales police, the mother was also found at the scene with stab wounds and was taken to hospital in a critical but stable condition. On Friday, she was released from the hospital and taken to Parramatta police station, where she was charged.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Family members 'really hurt'</strong></h2>

<p>Following the brief hearing on Saturday morning, the woman's lawyer said family members were "really hurting".</p>

<p>“Parents, grandparents and the like, and we’d ask that everyone respect that privacy because, as I said, right from emergency services who had to attend the scene ... there’d be a lot of people out there that have been subjected to this,” he told reporters outside court.</p>

<h2><strong>Father asks for 'privacy'</strong></h2>

<p>The father of the boys does not live at the Blue Mountains home, expressed disbelief at the incident, and&nbsp;asked for privacy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The loss of our two beautiful boys has caused unimaginable pain and distress,” he said in a statement.</p>

<p>“[My sons] were happy, funny, outgoing boys and were very much loved by their family and friends," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch | Mother accused of killing her 4-year-old son</strong></p>

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<p>Magistrate Michael Stoddart remanded the mother in custody until her next committal appearance on November 8.&nbsp;</p>

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A mother has been charged for allegedly murdering her two sons at their Blue Mountains home, located in Australia’s New South Wales. The 42-year-old woman made a brief court appearance where she was remanded in custody.

A mother has been charged for allegedly murdering her two sons at their Blue Mountains home, located in Australia’s New South Wales. The 42-year-old woman made a brief court appearance where she was remanded in custody. The mother, Patricia Smith, faced Parramatta Local Court on Saturday (Sep 14) morning, after being charged last night with two counts of domestic violence-related murder. Reportedly, Smith stabbed her 11-year-old and nine-year-old sons. The police charged her with two counts of domestic violence-related murder after their bodies were found at their Faulconbridge home on Tuesday. Later, emergency services were called to the house for welfare concerns, for the woman and her children. Also read: Man in Germany kills himself, two others: Police According to the New South Wales police, the mother was also found at the scene with stab wounds and was taken to hospital in a critical but stable condition. On Friday, she was released from the hospital and taken to Parramatta police station, where she was charged. Family members 'really hurt' Following the brief hearing on Saturday morning, the woman's lawyer said family members were "really hurting". “Parents, grandparents and the like, and we’d ask that everyone respect that privacy because, as I said, right from emergency services who had to attend the scene ... there’d be a lot of people out there that have been subjected to this,” he told reporters outside court. Father asks for 'privacy' The father of the boys does not live at the Blue Mountains home, expressed disbelief at the incident, and asked for privacy. “The loss of our two beautiful boys has caused unimaginable pain and distress,” he said in a statement. “[My sons] were happy, funny, outgoing boys and were very much loved by their family and friends," he added. Watch | Mother accused of killing her 4-year-old son × Magistrate Michael Stoddart remanded the mother in custody until her next committal appearance on November 8. (With inputs from agencies)

Mother accused of murdering her two sons at Australia's Blue Mountains home

<p>Four&nbsp;Indian citizens, who were duped into joining the Russian army to fight in its war with Ukraine, returned to India on Friday (Sep 13), The Times of India reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The four Indian men received a heartwarming welcome as they flew back to India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier, these men shot a video, urging the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government to rescue them from Russia. One of these four men, Mohammad Sufiyan from the Indian state of&nbsp;Telangana, released a video seven months back, requesting to be rescued.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/another-indian-dies-fighting-for-russia-in-ukraine-family-reveals-he-was-conned-into-service-745242"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Another Indian dies fighting for Russia in Ukraine, family reveals he was conned into service</strong></a></p>

<p>Earlier this year, a group of men claimed that they were fraudulently drafted into the Russian Army under the pretext of "lucrative job offers".&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, many other Indians are still stuck in Moscow, forced to serve as soldiers in Russia's war against&nbsp;Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>How were Indians 'lured'?</strong></h2>

<p>Young Indian men were promised jobs as security personnel or helpers in Russia, after which they&nbsp;were shipped out of India&nbsp;in December 2023.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sufiyan told Times of India, "We were treated like slaves. We were woken up at 6 am every day and made to work 15 hours straight - with no rest or sleep. The conditions were inhuman."&nbsp;</p>

<p>They had to dig trenches and operate assault rifles. They were even trained to use Kalashnikovs such as the AK-12 and AK-74, hand grenades, and other explosives.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Killer agents trafficking Indians to Russia</strong></p>

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<p>“Our hands were blistered, our backs ached and our spirits were broken. Yet if we showed any signs of exhaustion, bullets were fired at us to force us back into the laborious tasks,” Sufiyan told TOI.</p>

<p>Adding to their misery, their phones were reportedly confiscated&nbsp;and they did not know when they would return to India or be allowed to&nbsp;talk to their families.</p>

<h2><strong>'Hope of coming back home'&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>However, they managed to comfort themselves with the thought of returning back to their home.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sufiyan recalled his friend Hamil dying, “Hamil, a very good friend of mine from Gujarat, was blown to death in a drone attack. He was part of a team of 24 soldiers, including one Indian and one Nepali. It shook me up.”</p>

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Four Indian citizens, who were duped into joining the Russian army to fight in its war with Ukraine, returned to India on Friday (Sep 13), The Times of India reported.

Four Indian citizens, who were duped into joining the Russian army to fight in its war with Ukraine, returned to India on Friday (Sep 13), The Times of India reported. The four Indian men received a heartwarming welcome as they flew back to India. Earlier, these men shot a video, urging the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government to rescue them from Russia. One of these four men, Mohammad Sufiyan from the Indian state of Telangana, released a video seven months back, requesting to be rescued. Also read: Another Indian dies fighting for Russia in Ukraine, family reveals he was conned into service Earlier this year, a group of men claimed that they were fraudulently drafted into the Russian Army under the pretext of "lucrative job offers". However, many other Indians are still stuck in Moscow, forced to serve as soldiers in Russia's war against Ukraine. How were Indians 'lured'? Young Indian men were promised jobs as security personnel or helpers in Russia, after which they were shipped out of India in December 2023. Sufiyan told Times of India, "We were treated like slaves. We were woken up at 6 am every day and made to work 15 hours straight - with no rest or sleep. The conditions were inhuman." They had to dig trenches and operate assault rifles. They were even trained to use Kalashnikovs such as the AK-12 and AK-74, hand grenades, and other explosives. Watch | Killer agents trafficking Indians to Russia × “Our hands were blistered, our backs ached and our spirits were broken. Yet if we showed any signs of exhaustion, bullets were fired at us to force us back into the laborious tasks,” Sufiyan told TOI. Adding to their misery, their phones were reportedly confiscated and they did not know when they would return to India or be allowed to talk to their families. 'Hope of coming back home' However, they managed to comfort themselves with the thought of returning back to their home. Sufiyan recalled his friend Hamil dying, “Hamil, a very good friend of mine from Gujarat, was blown to death in a drone attack. He was part of a team of 24 soldiers, including one Indian and one Nepali. It shook me up.” (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

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<p>As&nbsp;rains continued to lash&nbsp;India's northern states, the main dome of the iconic tourist destination Taj Mahal has witnessed water leakage.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Following the reports of water leakage, a probe was launched, however, no damage has been found on the main dome even as the garden adjacent to the Taj Mahal remains submerged.</p>

<p>Taj Mahal, located in Uttar Pradesh's Agra, is about 250 km from the national capital New Delhi. It is a 17th-century mausoleum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of the seven wonders of the world.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-weather-yellow-alert-issued-for-delhi-rainfall-to-continue-imd-prediction-here-757989"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;India weather: Yellow alert issued for Delhi, rainfall to continue; check IMD prediction here</strong></a></p>

<p>Agra recorded 151 mm of rain on Thursday (Sep 12), marking the highest rainfall in 24 hours over the last 80 years. Following the heavy rains, the Agra administration ordered the closure of all schools in the city.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A senior official of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Agra Circle, said that there is leakage in the main dome due to seepage and there is no damage to it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier, an official had also suspected a hairline crack after noticing moisture on the main dome. The ASI has further put its staff on surveillance after the reports of water leakage.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;IMD Issues Red Alert for Telangana and Andhra, Yellow for Maha and Uttarakhand | WION Originals</strong></p>

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<p>Speaking to&nbsp;news agency PTI, Rajkumar Patel, superintending chief of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Agra circle, said, “Yes, we have witnessed the leakage in the main dome of the Taj Mahal. After that when we checked it was due to seepage and there was no damage to the main dome. We have checked the main dome through a drone camera.”</p>

<p>Patel further said that they used drone cameras to carry out the inspection, adding that it is being monitored if the leakage is continuous or intermittent.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The visuals of the flooded garden adjacent to the Taj Mahal have also been going viral on the internet.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Monika Sharma, a government-approved tour guide took to social media and said, "Proper care should be taken of the monument because for the tourism industry people it is the only hope."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Patel assured people and said that necessary repairs will be conducted and the garden will be restored after the rain subsidies.&nbsp;</p>

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As rains continued to lash India's northern states, the main dome of the iconic tourist destination Taj Mahal has witnessed water leakage. Following the reports of water leakage, a probe was launched, however, no damage has been found on the main dome even as the garden adjacent to the Taj Mahal remains submerged.

As rains continued to lash India's northern states, the main dome of the iconic tourist destination Taj Mahal has witnessed water leakage. Following the reports of water leakage, a probe was launched, however, no damage has been found on the main dome even as the garden adjacent to the Taj Mahal remains submerged. Taj Mahal, located in Uttar Pradesh's Agra, is about 250 km from the national capital New Delhi. It is a 17th-century mausoleum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of the seven wonders of the world. Also read: India weather: Yellow alert issued for Delhi, rainfall to continue; check IMD prediction here Agra recorded 151 mm of rain on Thursday (Sep 12), marking the highest rainfall in 24 hours over the last 80 years. Following the heavy rains, the Agra administration ordered the closure of all schools in the city. A senior official of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Agra Circle, said that there is leakage in the main dome due to seepage and there is no damage to it. Earlier, an official had also suspected a hairline crack after noticing moisture on the main dome. The ASI has further put its staff on surveillance after the reports of water leakage. Watch | IMD Issues Red Alert for Telangana and Andhra, Yellow for Maha and Uttarakhand | WION Originals × Speaking to news agency PTI, Rajkumar Patel, superintending chief of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Agra circle, said, “Yes, we have witnessed the leakage in the main dome of the Taj Mahal. After that when we checked it was due to seepage and there was no damage to the main dome. We have checked the main dome through a drone camera.” Patel further said that they used drone cameras to carry out the inspection, adding that it is being monitored if the leakage is continuous or intermittent. 🚨🇮🇳 | The symbol of love, the Taj Mahal, is flooded. The garden situated on the premises of this beautiful building is submerged. It has been raining continuously for the last 24 hours in Agra. Efforts are being made to drain out the water. 📌 #Agra | #UttarPradesh | #india#tajmahal… https://t.co/V3YoVyg79y pic.twitter.com/iMTMWxdPv6 — Weather monitor (@Weathermonitors) September 12, 2024 × The visuals of the flooded garden adjacent to the Taj Mahal have also been going viral on the internet. Monika Sharma, a government-approved tour guide took to social media and said, "Proper care should be taken of the monument because for the tourism industry people it is the only hope." Patel assured people and said that necessary repairs will be conducted and the garden will be restored after the rain subsidies. (With inputs from agencies)

Agra: Water leakage in Taj Mahal's main dome after heavy rain lashes North India

<p>Chief Minister of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh,&nbsp;Yogi Adityanath, on Saturday (Sep 14) made a big claim, saying that Varanasi's Gyanvapi mosque is actually a 'temple of Lord Shiva' and called it&nbsp;'Vishwanath'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Amid the ongoing controversy over the mosque, the CM Yogi, while addressing a gathering at an event in UP's Gorakhpur, said, "Unfortunately, people call Gyanvapi a mosque, but it is actually 'Vishwanath' (Lord Shiva) himself".</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/gyanvapi-mosque-case-indias-top-court-refuses-to-halt-prayers-inside-complex-706514"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Gyanvapi Mosque case: India’s top court refuses to halt Hindu prayers inside complex cellar</strong></a></p>

<p>He further said that the devotees visiting the holy site regret that this confusion over its true identity or name is the biggest issue, not only in terms of worshipping but also in national unity and integrity.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Had our society ever understood and identified this hurdle in the past, our country would have never been colonised", the chief minister added.</p>

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<p>Some Hindu activists challenged that a temple existed earlier at the disputed Gyanvapi mosque site and was demolished in the 17th century following&nbsp;the orders of Muslim emperor Aurangzeb. The claim was, however, rejected by the Muslim side.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In February this year, a Varanasi court allowed Hindu devotees to worship inside the sealed basement of Gyanvapi mosque. According to the order, the devotees were allowed to offer prayers at 'Vyas Ka Tekhana', a prohibited area inside the mosque.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;India: Survey of Gyanvapi Mosque resumes</strong></p>

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<p>Earlier this week, Hindu activists appealed to a Varanasi court to allow the Archeological Survey of India (ASI) to dig into the premises for a survey.</p>

<p>The judge has scheduled the next hearing on September 18 on the petition demanding an ASI survey of the remaining parts of the Gyanvapi complex, according to a lawyer.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Chief Minister of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, on Saturday (Sep 14) made a big claim, saying that Varanasi's Gyanvapi mosque is actually a 'temple of Lord Shiva' and called it 'Vishwanath'.

Chief Minister of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, on Saturday (Sep 14) made a big claim, saying that Varanasi's Gyanvapi mosque is actually a 'temple of Lord Shiva' and called it 'Vishwanath'. Amid the ongoing controversy over the mosque, the CM Yogi, while addressing a gathering at an event in UP's Gorakhpur, said, "Unfortunately, people call Gyanvapi a mosque, but it is actually 'Vishwanath' (Lord Shiva) himself". Also read: Gyanvapi Mosque case: India’s top court refuses to halt Hindu prayers inside complex cellar He further said that the devotees visiting the holy site regret that this confusion over its true identity or name is the biggest issue, not only in terms of worshipping but also in national unity and integrity. "Had our society ever understood and identified this hurdle in the past, our country would have never been colonised", the chief minister added. ज्ञानवापी को आज लोग दूसरे शब्दों में मस्जिद कहते हैं, लेकिन ज्ञानवापी साक्षात 'विश्वनाथ' ही हैं... pic.twitter.com/njo9Fk03Xe — Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) September 14, 2024 × The controversy Some Hindu activists challenged that a temple existed earlier at the disputed Gyanvapi mosque site and was demolished in the 17th century following the orders of Muslim emperor Aurangzeb. The claim was, however, rejected by the Muslim side. In February this year, a Varanasi court allowed Hindu devotees to worship inside the sealed basement of Gyanvapi mosque. According to the order, the devotees were allowed to offer prayers at 'Vyas Ka Tekhana', a prohibited area inside the mosque. Watch | India: Survey of Gyanvapi Mosque resumes × Earlier this week, Hindu activists appealed to a Varanasi court to allow the Archeological Survey of India (ASI) to dig into the premises for a survey. The judge has scheduled the next hearing on September 18 on the petition demanding an ASI survey of the remaining parts of the Gyanvapi complex, according to a lawyer. (With inputs from agencies)

India: UP CM Yogi says 'Gyanvapi not mosque, but actually Lord Shiva temple'

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<p>The World Health Organisation and partners on Friday set up a scheme to help bring Mpox vaccines, tests, and treatments to the most vulnerable people in the world’s poorest countries, similar to efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic, after earlier approving the first shot for the fast-spreading disease.</p>

<p>Both steps should make it easier for badly-hit African countries to access the vaccine, as a new type of the Mpox virus spreads from the Democratic Republic of Congo to its neighbours. The WHO has declared the outbreak a global public health emergency.</p>

<p>“Alongside other public health interventions, vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics are powerful tools for bringing the Mpox outbreaks in Africa under control,” said WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.</p>

<p>He said COVID-19 had shown the need for international collaboration to make access fairer. During the pandemic, many low-income countries were left behind in the global scramble for medical resources, particularly vaccines.</p>

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<p>European countries, the United States, and Japan have already pledged to donate 3.6 million doses of the two main vaccines used against Mpox, the WHO said on Friday. Vaccinations are due to start on October 2 with the first tranches of donations.</p>

<p>The WHO urged more countries to donate shots that were originally developed and stockpiled by rich nations for smallpox and said it would work with affected countries to get them to the people at the highest risk.</p>

<p>Earlier on Friday, the WHO said it had approved Bavarian Nordic's vaccine, known as Jynneos in the United States. It is also considering LC16, made by the Japanese manufacturer KM Biologics.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;India confirms first travel-related mpox case</strong></p>

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<p>The approval, known as prequalification, means U.N. agencies can now buy the vaccines as well as help coordinate donations. Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, co-funds vaccine purchases for low-income countries in this way and has up to $500 million to spend on Mpox.</p>

<h2><strong>Delays</strong></h2>

<p>The WHO has faced criticism for moving too slowly on Mpox vaccines.</p>

<p>Bavarian Nordic's vaccine has been used worldwide since 2022 after US and European regulators backed it for use against a different strain of Mpox that spread globally in 2022.</p>

<p>The WHO only formally began the process in August this year.</p>

<p>Other factors, including the roughly $100 price tag for the vaccine, competing disease outbreaks, and sluggish processes in badly hit countries like Congo have also played a role.</p>

<p>"The evidence we have now is... it is important we take advantage of it (the vaccine) to protect our population," Dimie Ogoina, chair of the WHO's Mpox emergency committee, had said before the approval.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He however stressed that vaccines were not a "magic bullet" and other public health measures were also important.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>'Off-label' use in children</strong></h2>

<p>Bavarian Nordic said the vaccine was cleared for immunization against smallpox, Mpox, and related orthopoxvirus in those who are 18 and older, but it could be used "off-label" for children and pregnant and immunocompromised people in outbreak conditions, where the benefits of vaccination outweigh the risks.&nbsp;</p>

<p>LC16 can already be given to children, according to the Japanese regulator, although it requires a special kind of needle.</p>

<p>Children are particularly vulnerable to Mpox, a viral infection that typically causes flu-like symptoms and pus-filled skin lesions, as well as people with immune system conditions, such as HIV.</p>

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The World Health Organisation and partners on Friday set up a scheme to help bring Mpox vaccines, tests, and treatments to the most vulnerable people in the world’s poorest countries, similar to efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic, after earlier approving the first shot for the fast-spreading disease.

The World Health Organisation and partners on Friday set up a scheme to help bring Mpox vaccines, tests, and treatments to the most vulnerable people in the world’s poorest countries, similar to efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic, after earlier approving the first shot for the fast-spreading disease. Both steps should make it easier for badly-hit African countries to access the vaccine, as a new type of the Mpox virus spreads from the Democratic Republic of Congo to its neighbours. The WHO has declared the outbreak a global public health emergency. “Alongside other public health interventions, vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics are powerful tools for bringing the Mpox outbreaks in Africa under control,” said WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. He said COVID-19 had shown the need for international collaboration to make access fairer. During the pandemic, many low-income countries were left behind in the global scramble for medical resources, particularly vaccines. Also read: India confirms first Mpox case in traveller who returned from 'country experiencing virus transmission' European countries, the United States, and Japan have already pledged to donate 3.6 million doses of the two main vaccines used against Mpox, the WHO said on Friday. Vaccinations are due to start on October 2 with the first tranches of donations. The WHO urged more countries to donate shots that were originally developed and stockpiled by rich nations for smallpox and said it would work with affected countries to get them to the people at the highest risk. Earlier on Friday, the WHO said it had approved Bavarian Nordic's vaccine, known as Jynneos in the United States. It is also considering LC16, made by the Japanese manufacturer KM Biologics. Watch | India confirms first travel-related mpox case × The approval, known as prequalification, means U.N. agencies can now buy the vaccines as well as help coordinate donations. Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, co-funds vaccine purchases for low-income countries in this way and has up to $500 million to spend on Mpox. Delays The WHO has faced criticism for moving too slowly on Mpox vaccines. Bavarian Nordic's vaccine has been used worldwide since 2022 after US and European regulators backed it for use against a different strain of Mpox that spread globally in 2022. The WHO only formally began the process in August this year. Other factors, including the roughly $100 price tag for the vaccine, competing disease outbreaks, and sluggish processes in badly hit countries like Congo have also played a role. "The evidence we have now is... it is important we take advantage of it (the vaccine) to protect our population," Dimie Ogoina, chair of the WHO's Mpox emergency committee, had said before the approval. He however stressed that vaccines were not a "magic bullet" and other public health measures were also important. 'Off-label' use in children Bavarian Nordic said the vaccine was cleared for immunization against smallpox, Mpox, and related orthopoxvirus in those who are 18 and older, but it could be used "off-label" for children and pregnant and immunocompromised people in outbreak conditions, where the benefits of vaccination outweigh the risks. LC16 can already be given to children, according to the Japanese regulator, although it requires a special kind of needle. Children are particularly vulnerable to Mpox, a viral infection that typically causes flu-like symptoms and pus-filled skin lesions, as well as people with immune system conditions, such as HIV. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

WHO approves Bavarian Nordic's vaccine for Mpox

<p>Elon Musk shared a TikTok video&nbsp;purportedly featuring a woman of&nbsp;Haitian descent&nbsp;sharing reasons why Haitians eat cats. This comes after former United States president and Republican nominee&nbsp;Donald Trump made claims during the presidential&nbsp;debate with Vice President and Democratic hopeful Kamala Harris, saying that illegal immigrants from Haiti were eating pets in a&nbsp;city in the US state of Ohio.</p>

<p>Musk, who has endorsed Trump ahead of the US presidential election, shared the post after several media outlets were fact-checking claims made by the former president.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The woman, named Rebekah Faidia on TikTok, also speaks about the 'voodoo' practices in Haiti, describing them as "truly demonic". She said that her father immigrated from Haiti to the US in the late 1960s as a teenager.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Noting that the majority of the island does practice voodoo, she said, "My father and I are now estranged, but I did know him in my very, very young years. When he immigrated, he was one person, and they weren't sending thousands of Haitians to one area...he said that the majority of the island does practice voodoo."&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/no-third-debate-trump-refuses-debate-rematch-with-kamala-harris-calls-first-victory-clear-758267"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;'No third debate!': Trump refuses rematch with Kamala Harris, calls first debate 'clear victory'</strong></a></p>

<p>She further said that Haitians eat cats for two reasons, survival and animal sacrifices for the religion.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This is the poorest country in the Western hemisphere. You can't just go to a food bank like you can here (in the US)... People in the US have a really hard time imagining that type of thing, but it is true. Second, they do animal sacrifices for their religion, voodoo. They make these animal sacrifices to these gods for different reasons," she said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Faidia,&nbsp;defending the former president, said, "It is not racist" to acknowledge the problem, adding that everyone just wants to joke about Trump saying this rather than actually checking if this is real.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"You all just want to joke about Trump and say that he's crazy for saying that this is happening instead of actually checking at all to see if this is happening," she added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This comes after Trump,&nbsp;during his debate with Democratic nominee&nbsp;Harris, claimed&nbsp;that illegal Haitian immigrants in Ohio were "eating dogs and pets".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Right after saying this, he was immediately fact-checked by the debate moderators, who said that there was no proof of that.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;US Presidential Debate 2024: Some Republican 'not impressed' with Donald Trump's performance</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>What did Trump say?</strong></h2>

<p>"In Springfield, they are eating the dogs -- the people that came in -- they are eating the cats," Trump said during the debate.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"They are eating the pets of the people that live there, and this is what's happening in our country, and it's a shame," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Following Trump's statement, Harris criticised his rhetoric as extreme and unsubstantiated.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Elon Musk shared a TikTok video purportedly featuring a woman of Haitian descent sharing reasons why Haitians eat cats. This comes after former United States president and Republican nominee Donald Trump made claims during the presidential debate with Vice President and Democratic hopeful Kamala Harris, saying that illegal immigrants from Haiti were eating pets in a city in the US state of Ohio.

Elon Musk shared a TikTok video purportedly featuring a woman of Haitian descent sharing reasons why Haitians eat cats. This comes after former United States president and Republican nominee Donald Trump made claims during the presidential debate with Vice President and Democratic hopeful Kamala Harris, saying that illegal immigrants from Haiti were eating pets in a city in the US state of Ohio. Musk, who has endorsed Trump ahead of the US presidential election, shared the post after several media outlets were fact-checking claims made by the former president. The woman, named Rebekah Faidia on TikTok, also speaks about the 'voodoo' practices in Haiti, describing them as "truly demonic". She said that her father immigrated from Haiti to the US in the late 1960s as a teenager. Noting that the majority of the island does practice voodoo, she said, "My father and I are now estranged, but I did know him in my very, very young years. When he immigrated, he was one person, and they weren't sending thousands of Haitians to one area...he said that the majority of the island does practice voodoo." Also read: 'No third debate!': Trump refuses rematch with Kamala Harris, calls first debate 'clear victory' She further said that Haitians eat cats for two reasons, survival and animal sacrifices for the religion. "This is the poorest country in the Western hemisphere. You can't just go to a food bank like you can here (in the US)... People in the US have a really hard time imagining that type of thing, but it is true. Second, they do animal sacrifices for their religion, voodoo. They make these animal sacrifices to these gods for different reasons," she said. Faidia, defending the former president, said, "It is not racist" to acknowledge the problem, adding that everyone just wants to joke about Trump saying this rather than actually checking if this is real. "You all just want to joke about Trump and say that he's crazy for saying that this is happening instead of actually checking at all to see if this is happening," she added. This comes after Trump, during his debate with Democratic nominee Harris, claimed that illegal Haitian immigrants in Ohio were "eating dogs and pets". Right after saying this, he was immediately fact-checked by the debate moderators, who said that there was no proof of that. Watch | US Presidential Debate 2024: Some Republican 'not impressed' with Donald Trump's performance × What did Trump say? "In Springfield, they are eating the dogs -- the people that came in -- they are eating the cats," Trump said during the debate. "They are eating the pets of the people that live there, and this is what's happening in our country, and it's a shame," he added. Following Trump's statement, Harris criticised his rhetoric as extreme and unsubstantiated. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk shares video of Haitian woman, backs Trump's 'eating pets' claim during US presidential debate

<p>Jashimuddin Rahmani, the chief of Islamist outfit Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT), who was released after the ouster of former&nbsp;Bangladesh Prime Minister&nbsp;Sheikh Hasina, by the current&nbsp;interim government, has asked the&nbsp;Chief Minister of the Indian state of&nbsp;West Bengal,&nbsp;Mamata Banerjee to "free Bengal from (Prime Minister)&nbsp;Narendra Modi's rule and declare its independence".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rahmani, the chief of an al-Qaeda-affiliated terrorist outfit, in a viral video, also warned about&nbsp;"breaking up" India and "hoisting Islamist flags in Delhi".&nbsp;</p>

<p>A Dhaka-based fact checker confirmed&nbsp;that the video of&nbsp;Rahmani which was probably shot in a hospital ward, was genuine, according to&nbsp;India Today Digital.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We will tell Mamata Banerjee of West Bengal to free Bengal from Modi's rule and declare independence,"&nbsp;Rahmani said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;India-Bangladesh: What's next for India-Bangladesh relations ?</strong></p>

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<p>The video is believed to have been&nbsp;shot in the first week of September as Rahmani referred to it as the "one month of the revolution" of Hasina's ouster in the video.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The "revolution" was a reference to the protests in Bangladesh that ended on August 5 after the ousted Bangladesh PM&nbsp;fled the country following her resignation.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/bangladeshs-interim-govt-frees-chief-of-terror-group-linked-to-al-qaeda-753826"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Bangladesh’s interim government frees chief of terror group linked to al-Qaeda</strong></a></p>

<p>Chief of ABT, Rahmani, was jailed for five years for murdering a blogger in 2013. He was later released on parole in August, weeks after a military-backed interim government took charge under Muhammad Yunus.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rahmani, who has links to Pakistan-based terrorist groups, called for the secession of West Bengal while vowing support for separatist movements across India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He further warned India against any aggressive actions towards Bangladesh.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Bangladesh is not like Sikkim or Bhutan. It is a country of 18 crore Muslims," he said, adding that any provocation would result in strategic retaliation.</p>

<h2><strong>Will ask 'China to close chicken's neck': Rahmani warns</strong></h2>

<p>Chief of ABT warned that he would ask&nbsp;for China's help in cutting off India's northeastern states by cutting the Siliguri corridor, often referred to as the "chicken's neck", a 20-kilometre narrow stretch, connecting the northeastern region to the rest of India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"If you take a step towards Bangladesh, we will ask China to close the chicken's neck (Siliguri corridor). We will tell the Seven Sisters (Northeastern states) to join the freedom movement," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This comes at a time when West Bengal is facing major political turmoil following the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Rahmani seeks Pakistan, and Afghanistan's assistance 'to liberate Kashmir'</strong></h2>

<p>The chief of ABT, who has openly supported al-Qaeda in the past, has sought assistance from Pakistan and Afghanistan to "liberate Kashmir" and further advocated for Khalistan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Tell Kashmir to get ready for freedom. Pakistan and Afghanistan together will help Kashmir gain independence. We will work for the freedom of Kashmir," he said.</p>

<p>He added, "Stay away from Hasina, she herself is rotten, and she will spoil you too. I will tell India not to dance around with Hasina"&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Jashimuddin Rahmani, the chief of Islamist outfit Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT), who was released after the ouster of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, by the current interim government, has asked the Chief Minister of the Indian state of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee to "free Bengal from (Prime Minister) Narendra Modi's rule and declare its independence".

Jashimuddin Rahmani, the chief of Islamist outfit Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT), who was released after the ouster of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, by the current interim government, has asked the Chief Minister of the Indian state of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee to "free Bengal from (Prime Minister) Narendra Modi's rule and declare its independence". Rahmani, the chief of an al-Qaeda-affiliated terrorist outfit, in a viral video, also warned about "breaking up" India and "hoisting Islamist flags in Delhi". A Dhaka-based fact checker confirmed that the video of Rahmani which was probably shot in a hospital ward, was genuine, according to India Today Digital. "We will tell Mamata Banerjee of West Bengal to free Bengal from Modi's rule and declare independence," Rahmani said. Watch | India-Bangladesh: What's next for India-Bangladesh relations ? × The video is believed to have been shot in the first week of September as Rahmani referred to it as the "one month of the revolution" of Hasina's ouster in the video. The "revolution" was a reference to the protests in Bangladesh that ended on August 5 after the ousted Bangladesh PM fled the country following her resignation. Also read: Bangladesh’s interim government frees chief of terror group linked to al-Qaeda Chief of ABT, Rahmani, was jailed for five years for murdering a blogger in 2013. He was later released on parole in August, weeks after a military-backed interim government took charge under Muhammad Yunus. Rahmani, who has links to Pakistan-based terrorist groups, called for the secession of West Bengal while vowing support for separatist movements across India. He further warned India against any aggressive actions towards Bangladesh. "Bangladesh is not like Sikkim or Bhutan. It is a country of 18 crore Muslims," he said, adding that any provocation would result in strategic retaliation. Will ask 'China to close chicken's neck': Rahmani warns Chief of ABT warned that he would ask for China's help in cutting off India's northeastern states by cutting the Siliguri corridor, often referred to as the "chicken's neck", a 20-kilometre narrow stretch, connecting the northeastern region to the rest of India. "If you take a step towards Bangladesh, we will ask China to close the chicken's neck (Siliguri corridor). We will tell the Seven Sisters (Northeastern states) to join the freedom movement," he added. This comes at a time when West Bengal is facing major political turmoil following the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. Rahmani seeks Pakistan, and Afghanistan's assistance 'to liberate Kashmir' The chief of ABT, who has openly supported al-Qaeda in the past, has sought assistance from Pakistan and Afghanistan to "liberate Kashmir" and further advocated for Khalistan. "Tell Kashmir to get ready for freedom. Pakistan and Afghanistan together will help Kashmir gain independence. We will work for the freedom of Kashmir," he said. He added, "Stay away from Hasina, she herself is rotten, and she will spoil you too. I will tell India not to dance around with Hasina" (With inputs from agencies)

Bangladesh terrorist linked to al-Qaeda asks CM Mamata to 'free Bengal from Modi's rule'

<p>Malaysian police said on Friday they will summon the top management of an Islamic business group after children rescued from charity homes allegedly run by the firm, suffered injuries consistent with sexual and physical assault.</p>

<p>Police this week rescued 402 children and youths in raids carried out at 20 premises that they said were operated by Islamic conglomerate Global Ikhwan Services and Business (GISB).&nbsp;</p>

<p>GISB has said they did not run the homes and denied allegations of sexual abuse at the properties. A GISB spokesperson said on Friday the firm had yet to be summoned by police.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain said 172 of those rescued have undergone physical and mental health screenings, with many showing old and new injuries as well as indications of emotional trauma and stunted growth.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/philippines-pastor-accused-of-running-child-sex-trafficking-ring-in-us-arrested-756897"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Philippines pastor accused of sexual abuse, running child sex trafficking ring in US arrested</strong></a></p>

<p>Some of the children were disabled or sick, while 13 had been sodomised, Razarudin said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The case has sparked outrage in Muslim-majority Malaysia, with some critics questioning why action had not been taken earlier after police said it had received complaints on GISB as far back as 2011. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Friday he instructed authorities to investigate without delay and take swift action against GISB should any misconduct be found, state news agency Bernama reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Of 171 people arrested during the raids, 159 have been detained pending investigation, while others were found to have been minors and released, Razarudin said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Four men and one woman are being investigated in connection with the sodomy cases, he added.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Link to banned sect</strong></h2>

<p>Razarudin said police would call up GISB's board for questioning and did not discount the possibility of further arrests or raids on premises linked to the group. He did not say when they would be summoned, citing pending investigations.</p>

<p>The firm, which has been linked to a banned Islamic religious sect in Malaysia, is involved in businesses ranging from supermarkets to laundromats with operations in 20 countries, according to its website.</p>

<p>The group has acknowledged its links to the now-defunct Malaysia-based Al-Arqam religious sect, which was banned by the government in 1994, but now describes itself as an Islamic conglomerate based on Muslim practices.</p>

<p>Razarudin said the minors were mostly third or fourth-generation GISB members, whose parents worked for the company and would abandon their children at ages as young as two.</p>

<p>"We found examples of children whose parents worked in Saudi Arabia for six years, but their kids remain here... this is a form of neglect, abuse, and exposure," he said, adding some had not seen their parents in years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said authorities screened 392 children who were being held in police facilities, while those who were sick or with special needs had been transferred to the welfare department and health ministry for further care. &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Razarudin said the probe may be expanded to include allegations of cheating and money laundering, and urged potential victims to come forward.&nbsp;</p>

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Malaysian police said on Friday they will summon the top management of an Islamic business group after children rescued from charity homes allegedly run by the firm, suffered injuries consistent with sexual and physical assault.

Malaysian police said on Friday they will summon the top management of an Islamic business group after children rescued from charity homes allegedly run by the firm, suffered injuries consistent with sexual and physical assault. Police this week rescued 402 children and youths in raids carried out at 20 premises that they said were operated by Islamic conglomerate Global Ikhwan Services and Business (GISB). GISB has said they did not run the homes and denied allegations of sexual abuse at the properties. A GISB spokesperson said on Friday the firm had yet to be summoned by police. Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain said 172 of those rescued have undergone physical and mental health screenings, with many showing old and new injuries as well as indications of emotional trauma and stunted growth. Also read: Philippines pastor accused of sexual abuse, running child sex trafficking ring in US arrested Some of the children were disabled or sick, while 13 had been sodomised, Razarudin said. The case has sparked outrage in Muslim-majority Malaysia, with some critics questioning why action had not been taken earlier after police said it had received complaints on GISB as far back as 2011. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Friday he instructed authorities to investigate without delay and take swift action against GISB should any misconduct be found, state news agency Bernama reported. Of 171 people arrested during the raids, 159 have been detained pending investigation, while others were found to have been minors and released, Razarudin said. Four men and one woman are being investigated in connection with the sodomy cases, he added. Link to banned sect Razarudin said police would call up GISB's board for questioning and did not discount the possibility of further arrests or raids on premises linked to the group. He did not say when they would be summoned, citing pending investigations. The firm, which has been linked to a banned Islamic religious sect in Malaysia, is involved in businesses ranging from supermarkets to laundromats with operations in 20 countries, according to its website. The group has acknowledged its links to the now-defunct Malaysia-based Al-Arqam religious sect, which was banned by the government in 1994, but now describes itself as an Islamic conglomerate based on Muslim practices. Razarudin said the minors were mostly third or fourth-generation GISB members, whose parents worked for the company and would abandon their children at ages as young as two. "We found examples of children whose parents worked in Saudi Arabia for six years, but their kids remain here... this is a form of neglect, abuse, and exposure," he said, adding some had not seen their parents in years. He said authorities screened 392 children who were being held in police facilities, while those who were sick or with special needs had been transferred to the welfare department and health ministry for further care. Razarudin said the probe may be expanded to include allegations of cheating and money laundering, and urged potential victims to come forward. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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