<p>A 13-year-old girl was allegedly molested by a laboratory technician in West Bengal's Howrah District Hospital late Saturday (August 31) night, the local police said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The girl was getting treated for pneumonia at the hospital, and the incident happened when she went for a CT scan. She was taken to the hospital laboratory, where she was allegedly molested by the technician, Aman Raj.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The accused is a contractual laboratory technician at the hospital.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the teen's family, she came out of the department crying and sought help from another patient's relative.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The teen's mother rushed to her daughter when she heard her crying, and alerted the police.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The word about the incident spread quickly, triggering outrage. The victim's family gathered at the hospital and protested against the incident.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Kolkata rape-murder: Doctors' protest at Jantar Mantar today</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>Accused arrested&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>After informing the police about the incident,&nbsp;they intervened to rescue the accused, Aman Raj, from the mob. He was later arrested based on the teen's family member's complaint.&nbsp;</p>

<p>People across the nation have already been protesting against the sexual assault case that happened last month when a trainee female doctor was brutally raped and murdered in RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Moreover, the hospital authorities assured that while the police are investigating the matter, the internal complaints committee of the hospital will also start a probe.&nbsp;</p>

<p>These incidents have raised questions about security at the state-run hospitals in West Bengal.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-urges-faster-decisions-on-cases-related-to-atrocities-against-women-754849"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;PM Modi urges 'faster decisions' on cases related to atrocities against women</strong></a></p>

<p>On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed that the country needs "faster decisions" in cases of crimes against women to ensure their safety. This comes after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee requested PM Modi for stringent central legislation and exemplary punishment for crimes like rape and murder.&nbsp;</p>

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A 13-year-old girl was allegedly molested by a laboratory technician in West Bengal's Howrah District Hospital late Saturday (August 31) night, the local police said.

A 13-year-old girl was allegedly molested by a laboratory technician in West Bengal's Howrah District Hospital late Saturday (August 31) night, the local police said. The girl was getting treated for pneumonia at the hospital, and the incident happened when she went for a CT scan. She was taken to the hospital laboratory, where she was allegedly molested by the technician, Aman Raj. The accused is a contractual laboratory technician at the hospital. According to the teen's family, she came out of the department crying and sought help from another patient's relative. The teen's mother rushed to her daughter when she heard her crying, and alerted the police. The word about the incident spread quickly, triggering outrage. The victim's family gathered at the hospital and protested against the incident. Watch | Kolkata rape-murder: Doctors' protest at Jantar Mantar today × Accused arrested After informing the police about the incident, they intervened to rescue the accused, Aman Raj, from the mob. He was later arrested based on the teen's family member's complaint. People across the nation have already been protesting against the sexual assault case that happened last month when a trainee female doctor was brutally raped and murdered in RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. Moreover, the hospital authorities assured that while the police are investigating the matter, the internal complaints committee of the hospital will also start a probe. These incidents have raised questions about security at the state-run hospitals in West Bengal. Also read: PM Modi urges 'faster decisions' on cases related to atrocities against women On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed that the country needs "faster decisions" in cases of crimes against women to ensure their safety. This comes after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee requested PM Modi for stringent central legislation and exemplary punishment for crimes like rape and murder. (With inputs from sources)

Lab technician allegedly assaults teen girl in West Bengal hospital, arrested

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Macau, the administrative region in China, is one of the most densely populated countries worldwide, with a population density of 21,892 people per square kilometre.

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<p>US Presidential candidate Donald Trump said that he would vote against a ballot measure in Florida to protect abortion rights after facing criticism from Conservative supporters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This comes a day after an NBC News interview where Trump was seen supporting the measure&nbsp;caused anti-abortion activists to oppose him critically.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The passing of ballot measure, Amendment 4, would allow women to get abortion up to about 24 weeks of pregnancy.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;IOWA abortion ban comes into effect</strong></p>

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<p>Although, Trump on Friday, told Fox News that he still thinks Florida's ban on abortions after six weeks is too strict, he said that he would still vote "no" on a measure that would amend the state's constitution to protect abortion rights.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"You need more time than six weeks," Trump said. "I’ve disagreed with that right from the early primaries when I heard about it."</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the former president falsely alleged that the Democrats were in favor of women getting abortions at any point during a pregnancy, which he then used as his explanation for deciding to vote against the ballot measure in his home state Florida.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Kamala Harris reacts to Trump's statement</strong></h2>

<p>The Democratic candidate Kamala Harris responded to Trump's announcement of supporting Florida's abortion ban and said, “Donald Trump just made his position on abortion very clear: He will vote to uphold an abortion ban so extreme it applies before many women even know they are pregnant."</p>

<p>“I trust women to make their own health care decisions and believe the government should never come between a woman and her doctor,” she added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/abortion-is-murder-and-republicans-in-texas-are-open-to-punishing-it-with-death-penalty-report-727256"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;'Abortion is murder,' and Republicans in Texas are open to punishing it with death penalty: Report</strong></a></p>

<p>Abortion has stayed a key issue in the upcoming 2024 US elections.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Harris's campaign, in response to Trump's comments, stressed that they would make abortion rights central to their election effort. Kevin Munoz, a campaign spokesperson said, "Kamala Harris is going to fight for your rights. Donald Trump will take them away.”</p>

<p>Earlier also, Trump has criticised Florida's six-week abortion ban. In September last year, he said Florida governor Ron DeSantis made a "terrible mistake" signing the ban into law.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


US Presidential candidate Donald Trump said that he would vote against a ballot measure in Florida to protect abortion rights after facing criticism from Conservative supporters.

US Presidential candidate Donald Trump said that he would vote against a ballot measure in Florida to protect abortion rights after facing criticism from Conservative supporters. This comes a day after an NBC News interview where Trump was seen supporting the measure caused anti-abortion activists to oppose him critically. The passing of ballot measure, Amendment 4, would allow women to get abortion up to about 24 weeks of pregnancy. Watch | IOWA abortion ban comes into effect × Although, Trump on Friday, told Fox News that he still thinks Florida's ban on abortions after six weeks is too strict, he said that he would still vote "no" on a measure that would amend the state's constitution to protect abortion rights. "You need more time than six weeks," Trump said. "I’ve disagreed with that right from the early primaries when I heard about it." Meanwhile, the former president falsely alleged that the Democrats were in favor of women getting abortions at any point during a pregnancy, which he then used as his explanation for deciding to vote against the ballot measure in his home state Florida. Kamala Harris reacts to Trump's statement The Democratic candidate Kamala Harris responded to Trump's announcement of supporting Florida's abortion ban and said, “Donald Trump just made his position on abortion very clear: He will vote to uphold an abortion ban so extreme it applies before many women even know they are pregnant." “I trust women to make their own health care decisions and believe the government should never come between a woman and her doctor,” she added. Also read: 'Abortion is murder,' and Republicans in Texas are open to punishing it with death penalty: Report Abortion has stayed a key issue in the upcoming 2024 US elections. Harris's campaign, in response to Trump's comments, stressed that they would make abortion rights central to their election effort. Kevin Munoz, a campaign spokesperson said, "Kamala Harris is going to fight for your rights. Donald Trump will take them away.” Earlier also, Trump has criticised Florida's six-week abortion ban. In September last year, he said Florida governor Ron DeSantis made a "terrible mistake" signing the ban into law. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump to vote against 6-week abortion ban after facing backlash from Conservatives

<p>Hong Kong police said on Saturday that two people were arrested for sedition under a new national security law, accusing them of spreading hatred against Chinese and local authorities.</p>

<p>The arrests on Friday came only a day after the pro-democracy news outlet Stand News and two former editors were found guilty of sedition, the first conviction of its kind since the city came under Chinese rule in 1997.</p>

<p>Critics said officials in the Chinese finance hub have used the sedition offence, which has roots in British colonial rule, to target government critics and stifle dissent.</p>

<p>A man aged 41 and a 28-year-old woman were arrested on Friday for committing "an act or acts that had a seditious intention" and remained in custody, police said in a statement.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-news-outlet-stand-news-and-editors-convicted-of-sedition-754265"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Hong Kong news outlet Stand News and editors convicted of sedition</strong></a></p>

<p>Hong Kong media reports said the arrests were made in connection to a note widely circulated on social media this week after a university professor was killed on railway tracks.</p>

<p>The author expressed suicidal thoughts due to despair over Hong Kong's future. AFP was unable to verify the identity of the person who wrote it.</p>

<p>Police said the woman was suspected of "publishing fraudulent 'last words' of the deceased in relation to a recent suicide case".</p>

<p>They said the man was accused of placing "memorial light boxes" in various places, with contents "provoking hatred" of the governments in Beijing and Hong Kong, police said.</p>

<p>The new national security law passed in March and commonly known as Article 23, increased the maximum jail term for sedition from two years to seven.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Hong Kong proposes new standards for subdivided flats</strong></p>

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<p>It is Hong Kong's second national security law and follows the one imposed by Beijing in 2020 after huge, sometimes violent pro-democracy protests a year earlier.</p>

<p>Those protests prompted a crackdown on free speech that has seen critics of China jailed or forced into exile&nbsp;</p>

<p>The United States and Britain are among vocal critics of the new law, which they say has curbed rights.</p>

<p>By August 1, 301 people had been arrested for national security crimes under various laws.<br />
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Hong Kong police said on Saturday that two people were arrested for sedition under a new national security law, accusing them of spreading hatred against Chinese and local authorities.

Hong Kong police said on Saturday that two people were arrested for sedition under a new national security law, accusing them of spreading hatred against Chinese and local authorities. The arrests on Friday came only a day after the pro-democracy news outlet Stand News and two former editors were found guilty of sedition, the first conviction of its kind since the city came under Chinese rule in 1997. Critics said officials in the Chinese finance hub have used the sedition offence, which has roots in British colonial rule, to target government critics and stifle dissent. A man aged 41 and a 28-year-old woman were arrested on Friday for committing "an act or acts that had a seditious intention" and remained in custody, police said in a statement. Also read: Hong Kong news outlet Stand News and editors convicted of sedition Hong Kong media reports said the arrests were made in connection to a note widely circulated on social media this week after a university professor was killed on railway tracks. The author expressed suicidal thoughts due to despair over Hong Kong's future. AFP was unable to verify the identity of the person who wrote it. Police said the woman was suspected of "publishing fraudulent 'last words' of the deceased in relation to a recent suicide case". They said the man was accused of placing "memorial light boxes" in various places, with contents "provoking hatred" of the governments in Beijing and Hong Kong, police said. The new national security law passed in March and commonly known as Article 23, increased the maximum jail term for sedition from two years to seven. Watch | Hong Kong proposes new standards for subdivided flats × It is Hong Kong's second national security law and follows the one imposed by Beijing in 2020 after huge, sometimes violent pro-democracy protests a year earlier. Those protests prompted a crackdown on free speech that has seen critics of China jailed or forced into exile The United States and Britain are among vocal critics of the new law, which they say has curbed rights. By August 1, 301 people had been arrested for national security crimes under various laws. 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>As the protests rage on&nbsp;over the horrific Kolkata rape and murder case, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (Aug 31)&nbsp;stressed that the country needs faster decisions in the cases related to atrocities against women.&nbsp;</p>

<p>PM Modi was addressing the inaugural event of the two-day National Conference of District Judiciary at Bharat Mandapam.</p>

<p>The brutal rape and murder case of a female trainee doctor in Kolkata's RG Kar Hospital and College has shaken the nation.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>CM Mamata Banerjee's request to&nbsp;PM Modi</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Modi's remarks come after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wrote to the Indian PM, requesting stringent&nbsp;legislation and exemplary punishment for heinous crimes like rape and murder.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://wionews.com/india-news/mamata-banerjee-threatens-to-topple-modi-government-in-wake-of-kolkata-doctor-rape-murder-case-protests-754165"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Mamata Banerjee threatens to 'topple' Modi government in wake of Kolkata doctor rape-murder case protests</strong></a></p>

<p>PM Modi said that if there are faster decisions in such cases, the population will get greater assurance of safety.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Today, atrocities against women, safety of children... are serious concerns of the society. Many strict laws have been made in the country for the safety of women, but we need to make it more active. The faster the decisions are taken in cases related to atrocities against women, the greater assurance of safety half the population will get," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He further added&nbsp;that many strict laws have been made in India for the safety of women.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Kolkata hospital horror: Did not like what Mamata Banerjee said, very hurt: Victim's Mother</strong></p>

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<p>Emphasising that in the Amritkaal (which roughly translates to the Golden era)&nbsp;of Independence, people in India have only one dream, and that is "Developed India, New India".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"In the Amritkaal of Independence, 140 crore countrymen have only one dream - Developed India, New India. New India, that is - a modern India in thinking and determination. Our judiciary is a strong pillar of this vision," PM Modi&nbsp;added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Further, he highlighted that in the last 10 years, the country has spent around $953 million (Rs 8,000 crore) on the development of judicial infrastructure, adding, "75% of the total amount spent on judicial infrastructure in the last 25 years has been spent in just the last 10 years alone."</p>

<p>"We have got new Indian judicial law in the form of the Indian Judicial Code. The spirit of these laws is - 'Citizen First, Dignity First, and Justice First'. Our criminal laws are free from the colonial mindset of rulers and slaves," PM Modi said.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


As the protests rage on over the horrific Kolkata rape and murder case, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (Aug 31) stressed that the country needs faster decisions in the cases related to atrocities against women.

As the protests rage on over the horrific Kolkata rape and murder case, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (Aug 31) stressed that the country needs faster decisions in the cases related to atrocities against women. PM Modi was addressing the inaugural event of the two-day National Conference of District Judiciary at Bharat Mandapam. The brutal rape and murder case of a female trainee doctor in Kolkata's RG Kar Hospital and College has shaken the nation. CM Mamata Banerjee's request to PM Modi Modi's remarks come after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wrote to the Indian PM, requesting stringent legislation and exemplary punishment for heinous crimes like rape and murder. Also read: Mamata Banerjee threatens to 'topple' Modi government in wake of Kolkata doctor rape-murder case protests PM Modi said that if there are faster decisions in such cases, the population will get greater assurance of safety. "Today, atrocities against women, safety of children... are serious concerns of the society. Many strict laws have been made in the country for the safety of women, but we need to make it more active. The faster the decisions are taken in cases related to atrocities against women, the greater assurance of safety half the population will get," he said. He further added that many strict laws have been made in India for the safety of women. Watch | Kolkata hospital horror: Did not like what Mamata Banerjee said, very hurt: Victim's Mother × Emphasising that in the Amritkaal (which roughly translates to the Golden era) of Independence, people in India have only one dream, and that is "Developed India, New India". "In the Amritkaal of Independence, 140 crore countrymen have only one dream - Developed India, New India. New India, that is - a modern India in thinking and determination. Our judiciary is a strong pillar of this vision," PM Modi added. Further, he highlighted that in the last 10 years, the country has spent around $953 million (Rs 8,000 crore) on the development of judicial infrastructure, adding, "75% of the total amount spent on judicial infrastructure in the last 25 years has been spent in just the last 10 years alone." "We have got new Indian judicial law in the form of the Indian Judicial Code. The spirit of these laws is - 'Citizen First, Dignity First, and Justice First'. Our criminal laws are free from the colonial mindset of rulers and slaves," PM Modi said. (With inputs from agencies)

PM Modi urges 'faster decisions' on cases related to atrocities against women

<p>The port city of Volos in central Greece declared a state emergency following an inundation of dead fish that local residents say could threaten their livelihoods, the state news agency announced Saturday.</p>

<p>The month-long emergency declaration issued by the climate ministry's secretary general of civil protection, Vassilis Papageorgiou, will inject funding and resources to speed up the cleaning of the Pagasetic Gulf port where tons of dead fish have piled up along the coast and in rivers, according to Athens News Agency.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Second environmental catastrophe</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>It is the second environmental catastrophe to hit the port of Volos, a three-and-a-half-hour drive north of Athens after catastrophic floods hit the Thessaly region last year.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/greece-fights-dozens-of-wildfires-in-most-difficult-day-of-year-736680"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Greece fights dozens of wildfires in 'most difficult day of year'</strong></a></p>

<p>Those floods refilled a nearby lake that had been drained in 1962 in a bid to fight malaria, swelling it to three times its normal size.</p>

<p>"After the storms, Daniel and Elias last autumn, around 20,000 hectares (50,000 acres) of plains in Thessaly were flooded, and various freshwater fish were carried by rivers" to the sea, Dimitris Klaudatos, a professor of agriculture and environment at the University of Thessaly had said.</p>

<p>Since then the lake waters have receded drastically, forcing the freshwater fish toward the Volos port that empties into the Pagasetic Gulf and the Aegean Sea, where they cannot survive.</p>

<p>On Tuesday alone, authorities had removed 57 tons of the dead fish washed up on beaches near Volos.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Greece Wildfires: Greece deploys armed forces to battle blazes</strong></p>

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<p>Most of the thousands of dead fish that flooded the Pagasetic have been recovered, while two boats are completing the process Saturday, Ertnews channel reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Special nets have been placed at the mouth of the Xiria River to contain the large volume of dead fish.</p>

<p>Tourist traffic to the area has already plunged by nearly 80 per cent since last year's flooding, according to the local association of restaurants and bars.</p>

<p>"The situation with this dead fish will be the death of us," said Stefanos Stefanou, the president of the association earlier this week. "What visitor will come to our city after this?"</p>

<p>The environmental crisis has prompted an investigation by the public prosecutor.</p>

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The port city of Volos in central Greece declared a state emergency following an inundation of dead fish that local residents say could threaten their livelihoods, the state news agency announced Saturday.

The port city of Volos in central Greece declared a state emergency following an inundation of dead fish that local residents say could threaten their livelihoods, the state news agency announced Saturday. The month-long emergency declaration issued by the climate ministry's secretary general of civil protection, Vassilis Papageorgiou, will inject funding and resources to speed up the cleaning of the Pagasetic Gulf port where tons of dead fish have piled up along the coast and in rivers, according to Athens News Agency. Second environmental catastrophe It is the second environmental catastrophe to hit the port of Volos, a three-and-a-half-hour drive north of Athens after catastrophic floods hit the Thessaly region last year. Also read: Greece fights dozens of wildfires in 'most difficult day of year' Those floods refilled a nearby lake that had been drained in 1962 in a bid to fight malaria, swelling it to three times its normal size. "After the storms, Daniel and Elias last autumn, around 20,000 hectares (50,000 acres) of plains in Thessaly were flooded, and various freshwater fish were carried by rivers" to the sea, Dimitris Klaudatos, a professor of agriculture and environment at the University of Thessaly had said. Since then the lake waters have receded drastically, forcing the freshwater fish toward the Volos port that empties into the Pagasetic Gulf and the Aegean Sea, where they cannot survive. On Tuesday alone, authorities had removed 57 tons of the dead fish washed up on beaches near Volos. Watch | Greece Wildfires: Greece deploys armed forces to battle blazes × Most of the thousands of dead fish that flooded the Pagasetic have been recovered, while two boats are completing the process Saturday, Ertnews channel reported. Special nets have been placed at the mouth of the Xiria River to contain the large volume of dead fish. Tourist traffic to the area has already plunged by nearly 80 per cent since last year's flooding, according to the local association of restaurants and bars. "The situation with this dead fish will be the death of us," said Stefanos Stefanou, the president of the association earlier this week. "What visitor will come to our city after this?" The environmental crisis has prompted an investigation by the public prosecutor. 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.

Greece declares state of emergency over flood of dead fish

<p>The Indian embassy in Laos has rescued 47 Indians trapped in cyber-scam centres at the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Bokeo Province of Lao PDR, the embassy said in a press release, on Saturday (Aug 31).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Out of 47 Indians, Lao authorities handed over 29 Indian nationals, after their crackdown on illegal activities in Golden Triangle SEZ.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the other 18 had approached the embassy to seek help.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/laos-issues-worlds-first-ever-stamp-depicting-shri-ram-lalla-of-ayodhya-744719"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Laos issues world's first-ever stamp depicting Shri Ram Lalla of Ayodhya</strong></a></p>

<p>The officials from the Indian embassy in Laos, travelled from Vientiane to Bokeo, to actively liaise to help them rescue.</p>

<p>The embassy organised the transport from Bokeo to Vientiane, along with accommodation and food for the Indian nationals, upon arrival in the Laos capital.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Prashant Agrawal, ambassador of India to Lao PDR, met the group upon arrival to discuss the challenges they faced, and to advise further course of action.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;China, LAOS hold friendship shield-2024 military exercise</strong></p>

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<p>Moreover, the Indian embassy has completed all the procedural requirements of Lao authorities for their repatriation to India.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>17 more Indians to leave soon</strong></h2>

<p>Notably, 30 Indian nationals, have already safely returned from Laos to India, or are on their way, the embassy stated. The remaining 17 are only awaiting travel arrangements to be firmed up and will be leaving Laos soon.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>'Safety of Indians, a matter of top priority'</strong></h2>

<p>Agrawal said,&nbsp;"ensuring safety and well-being of Indians is a matter of top priority for the Embassy. Any request for help received from those in distress is taken up urgently and promptly and all due assistance extended."</p>

<p>The Indian embassy in Laos has so far rescued 635 Indians and ensured their safe return to India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We thank Lao authorities for their help and cooperation. We have also urged action at their end against unscrupulous elements and the matter has been raised at the highest levels," the Indian embassy in Laos said in a press release.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We strongly advise any Indian planning to take up any job offer in Lao PDR to exercise utmost care and caution, and do the due diligence thoroughly to avoid being duped," it&nbsp;added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


The Indian embassy in Laos has rescued 47 Indians trapped in cyber-scam centres at the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Bokeo Province of Lao PDR, the embassy said in a press release, on Saturday (Aug 31).

The Indian embassy in Laos has rescued 47 Indians trapped in cyber-scam centres at the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Bokeo Province of Lao PDR, the embassy said in a press release, on Saturday (Aug 31). Out of 47 Indians, Lao authorities handed over 29 Indian nationals, after their crackdown on illegal activities in Golden Triangle SEZ. Meanwhile, the other 18 had approached the embassy to seek help. Also read: Laos issues world's first-ever stamp depicting Shri Ram Lalla of Ayodhya The officials from the Indian embassy in Laos, travelled from Vientiane to Bokeo, to actively liaise to help them rescue. The embassy organised the transport from Bokeo to Vientiane, along with accommodation and food for the Indian nationals, upon arrival in the Laos capital. Prashant Agrawal, ambassador of India to Lao PDR, met the group upon arrival to discuss the challenges they faced, and to advise further course of action. Watch | China, LAOS hold friendship shield-2024 military exercise × Moreover, the Indian embassy has completed all the procedural requirements of Lao authorities for their repatriation to India. Embassy of India successfully rescues 47 Indians trapped in cyberscam centres in Golden Triangle SEZ of Lao PDR. Detailed press release below: pic.twitter.com/Ap4BTJYP7c — India in Laos (@IndianEmbLaos) August 31, 2024 × 17 more Indians to leave soon Notably, 30 Indian nationals, have already safely returned from Laos to India, or are on their way, the embassy stated. The remaining 17 are only awaiting travel arrangements to be firmed up and will be leaving Laos soon. 'Safety of Indians, a matter of top priority' Agrawal said, "ensuring safety and well-being of Indians is a matter of top priority for the Embassy. Any request for help received from those in distress is taken up urgently and promptly and all due assistance extended." The Indian embassy in Laos has so far rescued 635 Indians and ensured their safe return to India. "We thank Lao authorities for their help and cooperation. We have also urged action at their end against unscrupulous elements and the matter has been raised at the highest levels," the Indian embassy in Laos said in a press release. "We strongly advise any Indian planning to take up any job offer in Lao PDR to exercise utmost care and caution, and do the due diligence thoroughly to avoid being duped," it added. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian embassy in Laos rescues 47 Indian nationals from cyber-scam centres

<p>Taiwan's apex court has sentenced a father and son to eight years in prison for enticing active military officers to pass on secret information about the annual Han Kuang drills to China.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The two suspects, surnamed Huang, first contacted Chinese intelligence officials in 2015, while doing business in Xiamen, according to Taiwan-based Central News Agency (CNA).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Supreme Court of Taiwan rejected the final appeals on Thursday, making their sentences definite.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The court further ordered the High Court to conduct a new trial.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/taiwan-issues-up-to-13-years-of-prison-sentences-for-8-military-officers-to-spy-for-china-752924"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Taiwan issues up to 13 years of prison sentences to 8 military officers for spying for China</strong></a></p>

<p>The suspects recruited two officers, Yeh and Su, in separate air defense and missile units, back in Taiwan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After getting the documents promising allegiance to the cause, signed by them, Huang sent the two recruits of their spy ring on a trip overseas to meet Chinese officials.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Eight secret documents fell into the spy's hands</strong></p>

<p>The group got their hands on eight secret documents about the Han Kuang exercises. Following this, they shared the information personally with China or sent images and graphics by phone messaging software.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Huangs received USD 53,600 for their work, while Yeh was paid USD 6,582 and Su was paid USD 3,123, according to the prosecutors.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Pacific leaders reject call to break ties with Taiwan</strong></p>

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<p>Earlier in April, the Tainan branch of the Taiwan High Court ruled that the evidence was clear that the Huangs had broken the National Security Act, the Classified National Security Information Protection Act, and anti-corruption legislation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Taiwan Supreme Court on Friday, ordered the confiscation of the profits and sentenced Yeh to seven years, while Su to six years.&nbsp;</p>

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Taiwan's apex court has sentenced a father and son to eight years in prison for enticing active military officers to pass on secret information about the annual Han Kuang drills to China.

Taiwan's apex court has sentenced a father and son to eight years in prison for enticing active military officers to pass on secret information about the annual Han Kuang drills to China. The two suspects, surnamed Huang, first contacted Chinese intelligence officials in 2015, while doing business in Xiamen, according to Taiwan-based Central News Agency (CNA). The Supreme Court of Taiwan rejected the final appeals on Thursday, making their sentences definite. The court further ordered the High Court to conduct a new trial. Also read: Taiwan issues up to 13 years of prison sentences to 8 military officers for spying for China The suspects recruited two officers, Yeh and Su, in separate air defense and missile units, back in Taiwan. After getting the documents promising allegiance to the cause, signed by them, Huang sent the two recruits of their spy ring on a trip overseas to meet Chinese officials. Eight secret documents fell into the spy's hands The group got their hands on eight secret documents about the Han Kuang exercises. Following this, they shared the information personally with China or sent images and graphics by phone messaging software. The Huangs received USD 53,600 for their work, while Yeh was paid USD 6,582 and Su was paid USD 3,123, according to the prosecutors. Watch | Pacific leaders reject call to break ties with Taiwan × Earlier in April, the Tainan branch of the Taiwan High Court ruled that the evidence was clear that the Huangs had broken the National Security Act, the Classified National Security Information Protection Act, and anti-corruption legislation. The Taiwan Supreme Court on Friday, ordered the confiscation of the profits and sentenced Yeh to seven years, while Su to six years. (With inputs from agencies)

Taiwan issues 8 year prison sentence to father, son in China spy case

<p>A helicopter that was being airlifted by an MI-17 chopper for repair after it malfunctioned, crashed in Uttarakhand's Kedarnath on Saturday (August 31) morning.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The helicopter was earlier trying to make an emergency landing after facing some technical fault and was later transported when the MI-17 chopper began losing balance from the helicopter's weight and wind.&nbsp;</p>

<p>News agency PTI shared visuals of the helicopter dangling mid-air before the crash.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>District Tourism Officer Rahul Chaubey said that there was a plan to take the helicopter to Gauchar airstrip on Saturday, with the help of MI-17 aircraft for repair.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"As soon as it covered a little distance, the Mi-17 started losing balance due to the weight of the helicopter and wind, due to which the helicopter had to be dropped near Tharu camp. There was no passenger or luggage on the helicopter. The rescue team reached the spot as soon as the information was received. The team is inspecting the situation," the officer added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He further confirmed that there was no passenger or luggage on the helicopter.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-4-dead-200-pilgrims-stranded-as-cloudburst-hits-kedarnath-route-746129"><strong>Also read :&nbsp;4 dead, 200 pilgrims stranded as cloudburst hits Kedarnath route</strong></a></p>

<p>According to an Indian newspaper Amar Ujala, the chopper was run by a private company the same one that was involved in another incident on May 24, and made an emergency landing near Kedarnath.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Similar incident happened in May</strong></h2>

<p>During the incident, seven people, including six pilgrims were closely saved after the helicopter tried landing at the helipad in Kedarnath but&nbsp;failed due to a technical issue. It later managed to make an emergency landing in an open field.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Indian air force begins rescue operations in Kedarnath</strong></p>

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<p>Moreover, landslides in the route from Gaurikund to Kedarnath had left thousands of people stranded, after which the administration launched a massive rescue operation aided by the Air Force's Chinook and MI17 helicopters, besides private choppers.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A helicopter that was being airlifted by an MI-17 chopper for repair after it malfunctioned, crashed in Uttarakhand's Kedarnath on Saturday (August 31) morning. The helicopter was earlier trying to make an emergency landing after facing some technical fault and was later transported when the MI-17 chopper began losing balance from the helicopter's weight and wind.

A helicopter that was being airlifted by an MI-17 chopper for repair after it malfunctioned, crashed in Uttarakhand's Kedarnath on Saturday (August 31) morning. The helicopter was earlier trying to make an emergency landing after facing some technical fault and was later transported when the MI-17 chopper began losing balance from the helicopter's weight and wind. News agency PTI shared visuals of the helicopter dangling mid-air before the crash. VIDEO | Uttarakhand: A defective helicopter, which was being air lifted from #Kedarnath by another chopper, accidentally fell from mid-air as the towing rope snapped, earlier today.#UttarakhandNews (Source: Third Party) pic.twitter.com/yYo9nCXRIw — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 31, 2024 × District Tourism Officer Rahul Chaubey said that there was a plan to take the helicopter to Gauchar airstrip on Saturday, with the help of MI-17 aircraft for repair. "As soon as it covered a little distance, the Mi-17 started losing balance due to the weight of the helicopter and wind, due to which the helicopter had to be dropped near Tharu camp. There was no passenger or luggage on the helicopter. The rescue team reached the spot as soon as the information was received. The team is inspecting the situation," the officer added. He further confirmed that there was no passenger or luggage on the helicopter. Also read : 4 dead, 200 pilgrims stranded as cloudburst hits Kedarnath route According to an Indian newspaper Amar Ujala, the chopper was run by a private company the same one that was involved in another incident on May 24, and made an emergency landing near Kedarnath. Similar incident happened in May During the incident, seven people, including six pilgrims were closely saved after the helicopter tried landing at the helipad in Kedarnath but failed due to a technical issue. It later managed to make an emergency landing in an open field. Watch | Indian air force begins rescue operations in Kedarnath × Moreover, landslides in the route from Gaurikund to Kedarnath had left thousands of people stranded, after which the administration launched a massive rescue operation aided by the Air Force's Chinook and MI17 helicopters, besides private choppers. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: Helicopter being airlifted by MI-17 aircraft crashes in Uttarakhand's Kedarnath

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on official visits to Brunei and Singapore from September 3 to 5, at the invitation of Brunei and Singapore leaders.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On his first leg visit, PM Modi will visit Brunei on September 3, marking the first-ever bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/not-against-pm-modi-zelensky-addresses-his-criticism-of-modi-putin-hug-while-speaking-to-wion-753015"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;‘Not against PM Modi,’ Zelensky addresses his criticism of Modi-Putin hug while speaking to WION</strong></a></p>

<p>The visit also coincides with the 40th anniversary of establishing diplomatic ties between India and Brunei.</p>

<p>Brunei is a key partner in India's 'Act East' Policy and its vision of Indo-Pacific.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Moreover, PM Modi's visit will further strengthen India's cooperation with Brunei in all existing sectors including defense cooperation, trade &amp; investment, energy, and space technology.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Visit to Singapore&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>After concluding his visit to Brunei, PM Modi will begin his second leg of&nbsp;visit to Singapore on September 4, at the invitation of PM Lawrence Wong.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The two leaders are expected to review the progress of the India-Singapore Strategic Partnership and exchange views on regional and global issues of mutual interest.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Furthermore, during the visit, PM Modi will also call on the President of Singapore Tharman Shanmugaratnam, and interact with the leadership.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He is also scheduled to meet with business leaders from Singapore.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;India's UPI connected to Singapore's Pay Now, connectivity to allow instant money transfers</strong></p>

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<p>Earlier this month, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal, and Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw participated in the second India-Singapore Ministerial Dialogue (ISMR). The two nations discussed cooperation in digital, healthcare, connectivity, skill development, and advanced manufacturing.&nbsp;</p>

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on official visits to Brunei and Singapore from September 3 to 5, at the invitation of Brunei and Singapore leaders. On his first leg visit, PM Modi will visit Brunei on September 3, marking the first-ever bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on official visits to Brunei and Singapore from September 3 to 5, at the invitation of Brunei and Singapore leaders. On his first leg visit, PM Modi will visit Brunei on September 3, marking the first-ever bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister. Also read: ‘Not against PM Modi,’ Zelensky addresses his criticism of Modi-Putin hug while speaking to WION The visit also coincides with the 40th anniversary of establishing diplomatic ties between India and Brunei. Brunei is a key partner in India's 'Act East' Policy and its vision of Indo-Pacific. Moreover, PM Modi's visit will further strengthen India's cooperation with Brunei in all existing sectors including defense cooperation, trade & investment, energy, and space technology. Visit to Singapore After concluding his visit to Brunei, PM Modi will begin his second leg of visit to Singapore on September 4, at the invitation of PM Lawrence Wong. The two leaders are expected to review the progress of the India-Singapore Strategic Partnership and exchange views on regional and global issues of mutual interest. Furthermore, during the visit, PM Modi will also call on the President of Singapore Tharman Shanmugaratnam, and interact with the leadership. He is also scheduled to meet with business leaders from Singapore. Watch | India's UPI connected to Singapore's Pay Now, connectivity to allow instant money transfers × Earlier this month, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal, and Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw participated in the second India-Singapore Ministerial Dialogue (ISMR). The two nations discussed cooperation in digital, healthcare, connectivity, skill development, and advanced manufacturing. (With inputs from agencies)

Modi to visit Brunei on Sept 3; in a first ever visit by Indian Prime Minister

Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has a D.Phil from Nuffield College of Oxford University, along with an Economic Tripos from the University of Cambridge. He also did his BA and an MA in Economics from Punjab University.

P Chidambaram graduated from Harvard University, where he studied MBA. His further qualifications include an LLB from the Law College of Madras University and a B.Sc from the Presidency College of the same University.

Shashi Tharoor graduated from the St Stephen's College in Delhi. Tharoor then pursued a master's degree in International relations and affairs from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University in Boston. He also holds other degrees, including BA (Hons), MA, MALD, PhD and D.Litt (Honorary).

Jairam Ramesh pursued his graduation in engineering from IIT Bombay and MS from Carnegie Mellon University, USA and Graduate Study from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His other qualifications include BTech and MS.

Scindia, who completed his schooling at one of the best schools, Doon School, went to Harvard University for his undergraduate in Economics. He also has an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School.

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