<p>YouTuber Stanley Chen recently opened a fake ramen restaurant in Sydney as a prank and fooled diners into believing they were experiencing fine dining. His cleverly named establishment, Nise Jangara Ramen—"Nise" meaning "fake" in Japanese—served nothing more than instant noodles to unsuspecting customers.</p>

<p>To pull off the ruse, Chen created an elaborate website and striking images of dishes to lend authenticity to his pop-up restaurant. He sent mass emails to influencers by offering complimentary meals in exchange for social media promotion.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The restaurant's website description read, "An Experimental Omakase Ramen Experience Available only for 2 Nights Every year. Nise Jangara Ramen has been travelling around the world offering pop-up ramen since 1953 and has so far hosted events in Japan, Belgium, America and 50 more—now in Australia. We liken our work to that of art in a museum. Subsequently, just like many museums our services are complimentary. We are walk-in only."</p>

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<p>The response was overwhelming with visitors&nbsp;waiting up to 90 minutes for what they believed would be a gourmet meal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Despite being served instant noodles, many diners praised the food, describing it as "home-cooked" and complimenting the broth as "really good."</p>

<p>The prank, documented in a viral video has sparked a heated online debate.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The video shows Chen detailing how he executed the stunt and duped customers into thinking they were enjoying a high-end dining experience. While many viewers applauded his creativity and the hilarity of the prank, others called it mean-spirited.</p>

<p>The prank has since become a hot topic.</p>

<p>''I like this... making fun of how people get fooled by social media," one user said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Another commented, ''If you'd never made this video, you could've just had a wildly profitable restaurant lmao.'' A third said, ''The power of marketing and FOMO.''</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


YouTuber Stanley Chen recently opened a fake ramen restaurant in Sydney as a prank and fooled diners into believing they were experiencing fine dining. His cleverly named establishment, Nise Jangara Ramen—"Nise" meaning "fake" in Japanese—served nothing more than instant noodles to unsuspecting customers.

YouTuber Stanley Chen recently opened a fake ramen restaurant in Sydney as a prank and fooled diners into believing they were experiencing fine dining. His cleverly named establishment, Nise Jangara Ramen—"Nise" meaning "fake" in Japanese—served nothing more than instant noodles to unsuspecting customers. To pull off the ruse, Chen created an elaborate website and striking images of dishes to lend authenticity to his pop-up restaurant. He sent mass emails to influencers by offering complimentary meals in exchange for social media promotion. The restaurant's website description read, "An Experimental Omakase Ramen Experience Available only for 2 Nights Every year. Nise Jangara Ramen has been travelling around the world offering pop-up ramen since 1953 and has so far hosted events in Japan, Belgium, America and 50 more—now in Australia. We liken our work to that of art in a museum. Subsequently, just like many museums our services are complimentary. We are walk-in only." Also watch | A soft landing or US recession on the cards? × The response was overwhelming with visitors waiting up to 90 minutes for what they believed would be a gourmet meal. Despite being served instant noodles, many diners praised the food, describing it as "home-cooked" and complimenting the broth as "really good." The prank, documented in a viral video has sparked a heated online debate. Also read | Video: Bone-chilling footage shows 15-foot python trying to swallow Jabalpur man The video shows Chen detailing how he executed the stunt and duped customers into thinking they were enjoying a high-end dining experience. While many viewers applauded his creativity and the hilarity of the prank, others called it mean-spirited. The prank has since become a hot topic. ''I like this... making fun of how people get fooled by social media," one user said. Another commented, ''If you'd never made this video, you could've just had a wildly profitable restaurant lmao.'' A third said, ''The power of marketing and FOMO.'' (With inputs from agencies)

YouTuber dupes restaurant-goers by serving instant noodles as Ramen

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The Indian subcontinent has been the top talking point since August 5 after Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was forced to resign and flee to India due to massive anti-government protests. The Indian Men's Field Hockey team will take on Germany for a place in the Gold medal match in the Paris Olympics. Click here to read: Sajeeb Wazed, son of former PM Hasina, tells WION: "Bangladesh will be the next Pakistan" The son of former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, Sajeeb Wazed has expressed his concerns over the "anarchy" in the country and pointed to the attacks on minorities. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, he said, "After all she has done, after all the development, Bangladesh will now become Pakistan". Maduro warns Venezuelan dissidents of 'tun-tun operations', calls against use of WhatsApp Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro urged his supporters to remove WhatsApp from their devices and accused the Meta-owned messaging app is being exploited by "fascists" to instigate violence. Maduro's comment came as a fervent appeal under the rain at a rally organised by the ruling party’s youth branch. Google holds illegal monopoly in search, says US judge Google has violated antitrust law by spending billions of dollars to construct an illegal monopoly and become the world's default search engine, a US judge ruled on Monday (August 8). Hasina flees to India, awaits UK asylum; PM Modi holds high-level meet on turmoil in Bangladesh Bangladesh's former prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday (August 5) arrived in India after fleeing her violence-hit nation. The Bangladeshi leader, who as per reports was expected to only make a pit stop in India, will stay in the nation until granted political asylum in a third country. Bangladesh unrest: ICC likely to consider back-up options as venue for 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup It has been a chaotic last 24 hours in the history of Bangladesh as anti-government protestors have taken charge of the nation. While the country continues to boil under the protests, the International Cricket Council (ICC) is keeping a close eye on the developments in Bangladesh who are set to host the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup. According to reports, ICC is likely to consider alternate venues for the mega event if tensions continue to flare in Bangladesh with PM Sheikh Hasina also resigning on Monday (August 5). JLo feels humiliated by Ben Affleck, she's delaying divorce because she's 'embarassed' Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have been delaying their divorce even though almost everyone in their circle knows that it's impending for a while now. The rumours around their separation started circulating some months ago when Ben Affleck moved out of their joint house and started living in another property. The two were still seen sometimes, bracing a united front but never happy. WATCH | Paris Olympics 2024: India to take on Germany in men's hockey for a berth in finals ×

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<p>Independent US presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has made a surprising revelation in a video posted on social media on Sunday (Aug 4), claiming he dumped a dead bear in New York City’s Central Park a decade ago.</p>

<p>In the video, Kennedy confides in actress Roseanne Barr that he did not kill the bear, but rather found it after it was hit by another driver. He put the bear in his car with the intention of skinning it later.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kennedy suggested that he was sharing this story to preempt an upcoming article in the New Yorker, which had inquired about the incident.</p>

<p>The account coincides with a mysterious event reported by The New York Times in October 2014, where a dead bear was discovered in Central Park near an abandoned bicycle.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The circumstances surrounding the bear’s death and its arrival in the city were never clarified.</p>

<p>Kennedy explained that he encountered the bear during a falconing expedition in the Hudson Valley. His plan was to take the bear home, but the day extended longer than anticipated, leading him straight to a dinner at Peter Luger Steak House in New York City.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Faced with an impending flight and not wanting to leave the bear in his car, he decided to leave it in the park along with an old bicycle, hoping it would be seen as part of a narrative about bike accidents in the city.</p>

<p>Kennedy admitted he was anxious that the bear would be traced back to him after the incident made headlines on "every television station".</p>

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<p>"Luckily, the story faded over time, remaining dormant for a decade until the New Yorker somehow uncovered it," Kennedy remarked.</p>

<p>The claim adds to the series of unusual revelations about Kennedy Jr., whose popularity in the polls has declined since President Joe Biden exited the race last month and gave way to Vice President Kamala Harris instead.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In another bizarre revelation, earlier this year, reports surfaced that during a deposition in divorce proceedings more than ten years ago,&nbsp;a worm had eaten part of Kennedy Jr's brain before dying.</p>

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Independent US presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has made a surprising revelation in a video posted on social media on Sunday (Aug 4), claiming he dumped a dead bear in New York City’s Central Park a decade ago.

Independent US presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has made a surprising revelation in a video posted on social media on Sunday (Aug 4), claiming he dumped a dead bear in New York City’s Central Park a decade ago. In the video, Kennedy confides in actress Roseanne Barr that he did not kill the bear, but rather found it after it was hit by another driver. He put the bear in his car with the intention of skinning it later. Kennedy suggested that he was sharing this story to preempt an upcoming article in the New Yorker, which had inquired about the incident. The account coincides with a mysterious event reported by The New York Times in October 2014, where a dead bear was discovered in Central Park near an abandoned bicycle. The circumstances surrounding the bear’s death and its arrival in the city were never clarified. Kennedy explained that he encountered the bear during a falconing expedition in the Hudson Valley. His plan was to take the bear home, but the day extended longer than anticipated, leading him straight to a dinner at Peter Luger Steak House in New York City. Faced with an impending flight and not wanting to leave the bear in his car, he decided to leave it in the park along with an old bicycle, hoping it would be seen as part of a narrative about bike accidents in the city. Kennedy admitted he was anxious that the bear would be traced back to him after the incident made headlines on "every television station". Also read | JFK's nephew Robert Kennedy Jr announces 2024 presidential bid at campaign launch event "Luckily, the story faded over time, remaining dormant for a decade until the New Yorker somehow uncovered it," Kennedy remarked. The claim adds to the series of unusual revelations about Kennedy Jr., whose popularity in the polls has declined since President Joe Biden exited the race last month and gave way to Vice President Kamala Harris instead. Also watch | Gravitas | JFK'S nephew launches presidential bid × In another bizarre revelation, earlier this year, reports surfaced that during a deposition in divorce proceedings more than ten years ago, a worm had eaten part of Kennedy Jr's brain before dying. (With inputs from agencies)

New York's Bear and the Kennedy affair confirmed by Robert Kennedy Jr. himself

<p>Debby strengthened into a hurricane late Sunday as it bore down on Florida's Gulf Coast with potential for history-making levels of rain and major flooding, prompting evacuation orders.</p>

<p>Debby grew rapidly into a Category One hurricane, the lowest on a five-stage scale, thanks to unusually warm Gulf of Mexico and is expected to slam into Florida's Big Bend region around mid-day Monday.</p>

<p>The National Hurricane Centre warned there is a danger of life-threatening storm surges along Florida's Gulf Coast with six to 10 feet (1.8 to 3.0 metres) of inundation above ground level in some areas.</p>

<p>The storm will probably cause catastrophic flooding with "potentially historic heavy rainfall" when Debby moves northeast across Georgia and South Carolina over the next few days, the NHC said.</p>

<p>"We are looking at potentially really, really significant flooding that will happen, particularly in north-central Florida," Governor Ron DeSantis told an emergency briefing on the storm Sunday.</p>

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<p>He and NHC deputy director Jamie Rhome have stressed that Floridians should be making and completing their final emergency preparations immediately.</p>

<p>As of 11:00 pm (2100 GMT), Debby was about 100 miles (160 kilometres) west of Tampa carrying maximum sustained winds of 75 miles per hour and moving north at 12 miles per hour, the advisory said.</p>

<p>As residents rushed to prepare, mandatory evacuations were ordered for part of Citrus County, Florida, with eight other counties under voluntary evacuation orders, local media reported.</p>

<p>"Take the situation seriously," Paul Hasenmeier, Hernando County fire chief and public safety director, told reporters late Saturday. "We know the water's going to come up as the storm passes."</p>

<p>Debby is expected to dump six to 12 inches of rain in parts of Florida, and as much as 20 to 30 inches in coastal Georgia and South Carolina before the week is over, the NHC said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The governors of Georgia and South Carolina have declared a state of emergency &nbsp;ahead of the storm's arrival.</p>

<p>Brennan predicted "multiple days of very, very heavy rainfall" -- at possibly record-breaking levels. He said there likely will be severe flash flooding "in areas that don't normally flood."</p>

<p>President Joe Biden on Sunday approved an emergency declaration for Florida, allowing federal aid to be expedited.</p>

<p>DeSantis has activated the state's National Guard, with 3,000 service members on standby to help with storm response.</p>

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Debby strengthened into a hurricane late Sunday as it bore down on Florida's Gulf Coast with potential for history-making levels of rain and major flooding, prompting evacuation orders.

Debby strengthened into a hurricane late Sunday as it bore down on Florida's Gulf Coast with potential for history-making levels of rain and major flooding, prompting evacuation orders. Debby grew rapidly into a Category One hurricane, the lowest on a five-stage scale, thanks to unusually warm Gulf of Mexico and is expected to slam into Florida's Big Bend region around mid-day Monday. The National Hurricane Centre warned there is a danger of life-threatening storm surges along Florida's Gulf Coast with six to 10 feet (1.8 to 3.0 metres) of inundation above ground level in some areas. The storm will probably cause catastrophic flooding with "potentially historic heavy rainfall" when Debby moves northeast across Georgia and South Carolina over the next few days, the NHC said. "We are looking at potentially really, really significant flooding that will happen, particularly in north-central Florida," Governor Ron DeSantis told an emergency briefing on the storm Sunday. Also watch | US: Storm Debby to make landfall in Florida × He and NHC deputy director Jamie Rhome have stressed that Floridians should be making and completing their final emergency preparations immediately. As of 11:00 pm (2100 GMT), Debby was about 100 miles (160 kilometres) west of Tampa carrying maximum sustained winds of 75 miles per hour and moving north at 12 miles per hour, the advisory said. As residents rushed to prepare, mandatory evacuations were ordered for part of Citrus County, Florida, with eight other counties under voluntary evacuation orders, local media reported. "Take the situation seriously," Paul Hasenmeier, Hernando County fire chief and public safety director, told reporters late Saturday. "We know the water's going to come up as the storm passes." Debby is expected to dump six to 12 inches of rain in parts of Florida, and as much as 20 to 30 inches in coastal Georgia and South Carolina before the week is over, the NHC said. The governors of Georgia and South Carolina have declared a state of emergency ahead of the storm's arrival. Brennan predicted "multiple days of very, very heavy rainfall" -- at possibly record-breaking levels. He said there likely will be severe flash flooding "in areas that don't normally flood." President Joe Biden on Sunday approved an emergency declaration for Florida, allowing federal aid to be expedited. DeSantis has activated the state's National Guard, with 3,000 service members on standby to help with storm response. 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.

Debby becomes hurricane, threatens Florida, other parts of US southeast

<p>An upstate New York village clerk accused of embezzling over $1 million — equivalent to her town’s entire annual budget — will pay for it by relinquishing her pension.</p>

<p>Ursula Stone, 55, a former employee of Addison, is alleged to have stolen $1,171,362 in village funds over at least 19 years. This marks the first instance of a politician forfeiting their pension under New York’s anti-corruption law, state and county officials announced late last week.</p>

<p>"This case represents the most complete, and to be frank—shocking, breach of public trust I have encountered in 30 years as a Steuben County prosecutor," Steuben County District Attorney Brooks Baker said in an official statement. "The reality is that, but for some real heads-up detection work by members of the State Comptroller’s staff, it would still be ongoing."</p>

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<p>Stone appeared in Steuben County Court on Thursday (Aug 1) and agreed to forfeit her $1,920 monthly pension, The Rochester Democrat and Chronicle reported.</p>

<p>New York passed a law in 2011 that allows judges to revoke or reduce the pensions of corrupt officials, though it initially excluded sitting lawmakers. In 2017, voters approved a measure to close this loophole, enabling the state to target the pensions of lawmakers regardless of when they were elected.</p>

<p>State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli noted that Stone’s case is the first to employ this punishment in New York. Prosecutors must seek the pension forfeiture penalty and demonstrate that the individual knowingly committed a crime related to public office.</p>

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<p>"This case should send a clear message that those who dishonor their public office will face serious consequences," DiNapoli said.</p>

<p>Stone, 56, managed the village’s financial operations without oversight and allegedly stole numerous checks intended for the village. Authorities stated that she also granted herself unauthorised pay raises and issued checks for unauthorised health insurance buyouts from the village funds.</p>

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An upstate New York village clerk accused of embezzling over $1 million — equivalent to her town’s entire annual budget — will pay for it by relinquishing her pension.

An upstate New York village clerk accused of embezzling over $1 million — equivalent to her town’s entire annual budget — will pay for it by relinquishing her pension. Ursula Stone, 55, a former employee of Addison, is alleged to have stolen $1,171,362 in village funds over at least 19 years. This marks the first instance of a politician forfeiting their pension under New York’s anti-corruption law, state and county officials announced late last week. "This case represents the most complete, and to be frank—shocking, breach of public trust I have encountered in 30 years as a Steuben County prosecutor," Steuben County District Attorney Brooks Baker said in an official statement. "The reality is that, but for some real heads-up detection work by members of the State Comptroller’s staff, it would still be ongoing." Also read | Mother of 'Khaleesi' says daughter denied passport to visit Disneyland Stone appeared in Steuben County Court on Thursday (Aug 1) and agreed to forfeit her $1,920 monthly pension, The Rochester Democrat and Chronicle reported. New York passed a law in 2011 that allows judges to revoke or reduce the pensions of corrupt officials, though it initially excluded sitting lawmakers. In 2017, voters approved a measure to close this loophole, enabling the state to target the pensions of lawmakers regardless of when they were elected. State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli noted that Stone’s case is the first to employ this punishment in New York. Prosecutors must seek the pension forfeiture penalty and demonstrate that the individual knowingly committed a crime related to public office. Also watch | Korean Air to stop serving hot cup noodles | Trending on WION × "This case should send a clear message that those who dishonor their public office will face serious consequences," DiNapoli said. Stone, 56, managed the village’s financial operations without oversight and allegedly stole numerous checks intended for the village. Authorities stated that she also granted herself unauthorised pay raises and issued checks for unauthorised health insurance buyouts from the village funds. (With inputs from agencies)

New York clerk forced to give up pension after swindling $1mn from village funds

<p>Several parts of India, including the states of Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, and Kerala, are grappling with severe flooding following continuous rainfall over the past few weeks. In Maharashtra, the Pune and Nashik districts, are facing severe flooding.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Maharashtra rainfall updates: Nashik, Pune, Palghar flooding situation</h3>

<p>In Nashik's Malegaon, 12 people have become stranded due to the rising water level of the Girna River. Disaster response teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the fire department were on-site, fully engaged in rescue operations for those trapped.</p>

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<p>Nashik has experienced 250 mm of rainfall in the past 48 hours, following which the Gangapur Dam released water last night after reaching 86 per cent capacity. A 29-year-old man went missing amid the rising levels of the Godavari River. Several riverside shops have been evacuated, and the local administration has issued alerts to residents.</p>

<p>In Pune, areas such as Ekta Nagar have been inundated. The Army has been deployed to assist with rescue efforts in the affected regions.</p>

<p>Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is set to visit the waterlogged areas in Pune on August 5. He will inspect the Singhad Road area and engage with residents to assess the situation.</p>

<p>In Palghar district, heavy rain resulted in a road accident involving four speeding motorcycles due to low visibility.</p>

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<p>The weather department has issued further warnings for heavy rain in Pune, Nashik, Palghar, Thane, Raigad, Satara, and Ratnagiri.</p>

<p>The monsoon season has wreaked havoc across several parts of India this year. In Kerala's Wayanad, landslides have claimed over 300 lives. Himachal Pradesh has seen flash floods resulting in 13 deaths and several people going missing.</p>

<p>In northern India, a cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir has led to the closure of the Srinagar-Leh national highway, effectively cutting off the Kashmir Valley from Ladakh. In Uttar Pradesh, six districts remain flood-affected, with five reported deaths due to rain-related incidents.</p>

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Several parts of India, including the states of Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, and Kerala, are grappling with severe flooding following continuous rainfall over the past few weeks.

Several parts of India, including the states of Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, and Kerala, are grappling with severe flooding following continuous rainfall over the past few weeks. In Maharashtra, the Pune and Nashik districts, are facing severe flooding. Maharashtra rainfall updates: Nashik, Pune, Palghar flooding situation In Nashik's Malegaon, 12 people have become stranded due to the rising water level of the Girna River. Disaster response teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the fire department were on-site, fully engaged in rescue operations for those trapped. Also read | Video: Irony hunts down flooded Delhi town planning institute after incessant rains Nashik has experienced 250 mm of rainfall in the past 48 hours, following which the Gangapur Dam released water last night after reaching 86 per cent capacity. A 29-year-old man went missing amid the rising levels of the Godavari River. Several riverside shops have been evacuated, and the local administration has issued alerts to residents. In Pune, areas such as Ekta Nagar have been inundated. The Army has been deployed to assist with rescue efforts in the affected regions. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is set to visit the waterlogged areas in Pune on August 5. He will inspect the Singhad Road area and engage with residents to assess the situation. In Palghar district, heavy rain resulted in a road accident involving four speeding motorcycles due to low visibility. Also watch | China’s weather extremes threaten the country with flooding and heat × The weather department has issued further warnings for heavy rain in Pune, Nashik, Palghar, Thane, Raigad, Satara, and Ratnagiri. The monsoon season has wreaked havoc across several parts of India this year. In Kerala's Wayanad, landslides have claimed over 300 lives. Himachal Pradesh has seen flash floods resulting in 13 deaths and several people going missing. In northern India, a cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir has led to the closure of the Srinagar-Leh national highway, effectively cutting off the Kashmir Valley from Ladakh. In Uttar Pradesh, six districts remain flood-affected, with five reported deaths due to rain-related incidents. (With inputs from agencies)

After Himachal and Kerala, India's flood fury turns to Maharashtra

<p>A day after deadly clashes in Bangladesh killed nearly 100 people, protesting students in the South Asian country marched to the capital Dhaka on Monday (Aug 5) in defiance of a nationwide curfew imposed by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government. The prime minister has reportedly left for a safer place as local TV broadcasts showed protestors storming inside the prime minister's residence.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The protesting students are calling upon the government to resign.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At least 91 people were killed and hundreds injured on Sunday (Aug 4) in a wave of violence that swept across Bangladesh.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The unrest began as police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse tens of thousands of protesters. In response to the escalating violence, a nationwide curfew was imposed starting Sunday evening, the railways suspended services, and the country's vast garment industry was shut down.</p>

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<p>The protests and violence, which began last month, were initially sparked by student groups demanding the abolition of a controversial quota system in government jobs. However, the demonstrations quickly escalated into a broader campaign calling for the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who secured her fourth consecutive term in January in an election boycotted by the opposition.</p>

<p>Sunday's death toll, which included at least 13 policemen, marked the highest single-day fatalities from any protests in Bangladesh's recent history. This surpassed the 67 deaths reported on July 19 when students took to the streets to protest the quota system.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Bangladesh Protest: Renewed anti-government protests leave nearly 100 dead</strong></p>

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<p>Since the violence erupted, at least 300 people have died, according to a report from the French news agency AFP on Monday.</p>

<p>The Bangladesh army urged everyone to obey the curfew rules.</p>

<p>"The Bangladesh army will perform its promised duty in line with the Bangladesh constitution and existing laws of the country," it said late on Sunday (Aug 4).</p>

<p>"In this regard, the people are requested to abide by the curfew as well as give full cooperation to this end," it said, adding that the curfew was imposed to ensure the security of people's lives, properties and important state establishments.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A day after deadly clashes in Bangladesh killed nearly 100 people, protesting students in the South Asian country marched to the capital Dhaka on Monday (Aug 5) in defiance of a nationwide curfew imposed by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government.

A day after deadly clashes in Bangladesh killed nearly 100 people, protesting students in the South Asian country marched to the capital Dhaka on Monday (Aug 5) in defiance of a nationwide curfew imposed by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government. The prime minister has reportedly left for a safer place as local TV broadcasts showed protestors storming inside the prime minister's residence. The protesting students are calling upon the government to resign. At least 91 people were killed and hundreds injured on Sunday (Aug 4) in a wave of violence that swept across Bangladesh. The unrest began as police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse tens of thousands of protesters. In response to the escalating violence, a nationwide curfew was imposed starting Sunday evening, the railways suspended services, and the country's vast garment industry was shut down. Also read | Bangladesh unrest: India issues advisory for its citizens in Bangladesh; death toll in fresh clashes at 90 The protests and violence, which began last month, were initially sparked by student groups demanding the abolition of a controversial quota system in government jobs. However, the demonstrations quickly escalated into a broader campaign calling for the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who secured her fourth consecutive term in January in an election boycotted by the opposition. Sunday's death toll, which included at least 13 policemen, marked the highest single-day fatalities from any protests in Bangladesh's recent history. This surpassed the 67 deaths reported on July 19 when students took to the streets to protest the quota system. Also watch | Bangladesh Protest: Renewed anti-government protests leave nearly 100 dead × Since the violence erupted, at least 300 people have died, according to a report from the French news agency AFP on Monday. The Bangladesh army urged everyone to obey the curfew rules. "The Bangladesh army will perform its promised duty in line with the Bangladesh constitution and existing laws of the country," it said late on Sunday (Aug 4). "In this regard, the people are requested to abide by the curfew as well as give full cooperation to this end," it said, adding that the curfew was imposed to ensure the security of people's lives, properties and important state establishments. (With inputs from agencies)

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina 'leaves for safer place' as thousands march to Dhaka

<p>India's Supreme Court on Monday (Aug 5) upheld the authority of the Lieutenant Governor (L-G) of Delhi to nominate 10 individuals with specialised knowledge in municipal administration to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). The top court said that this statutory duty is attached to the L-G’s office and does not require the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers.</p>

<p>The ruling, written by Justice P.S. Narasimha, as part of a two-judge bench comprised of Justice Sanjay Kumar as well, drew its basis from Section 3(3)(b)(1) of the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This law, amended in 1993, grants the L-G the power to nominate experts to the municipal body.</p>

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<p>The two-judge Bench referred to a previous Constitution Bench judgment, which established that the executive power of the Delhi government must align with parliamentary laws addressing subjects in the State and Concurrent Lists of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution.</p>

<p>Justice Narasimha dismissed the argument presented by senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, representing Delhi, that the L-G’s power was outdated and merely symbolic.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Singhvi contended that the democratically elected Delhi government should have autonomous control over its municipal administration without interference from the L-G.</p>

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<p>"This is a law made by the Parliament... The law requires the L-G to exercise power," the court noted.</p>

<p>The central question before the court was whether the LG's nomination of the 10 experts was a statutory duty independent of the Council of Ministers' advice.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Justice Narasimha clarified that the 1993 amendments to the DMC Act were designed to incorporate constitutional changes related to the establishment of the Delhi government, specifically Articles 239AA and 239AB concerning municipal administration.</p>

<p>"The statutory power under Section 3(3)(b)(1) to name the 10 persons of special knowledge was vested in the L-G for the first time through the 1993 amendments to the DMC Act, 1957, in order to incorporate constitutional changes in Articles 239AA and 239AB of the Constitution in Part 9A concerning municipal administration," Justice Narasimha observed.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


India's Supreme Court on Monday (Aug 5) upheld the authority of the Lieutenant Governor (L-G) of Delhi to nominate 10 individuals with specialised knowledge in municipal administration to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD).

India's Supreme Court on Monday (Aug 5) upheld the authority of the Lieutenant Governor (L-G) of Delhi to nominate 10 individuals with specialised knowledge in municipal administration to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). The top court said that this statutory duty is attached to the L-G’s office and does not require the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers. The ruling, written by Justice P.S. Narasimha, as part of a two-judge bench comprised of Justice Sanjay Kumar as well, drew its basis from Section 3(3)(b)(1) of the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957. This law, amended in 1993, grants the L-G the power to nominate experts to the municipal body. Also read | Arvind Kejriwal's AAP fades as 'INDIA' shines The two-judge Bench referred to a previous Constitution Bench judgment, which established that the executive power of the Delhi government must align with parliamentary laws addressing subjects in the State and Concurrent Lists of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution. Justice Narasimha dismissed the argument presented by senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, representing Delhi, that the L-G’s power was outdated and merely symbolic. Singhvi contended that the democratically elected Delhi government should have autonomous control over its municipal administration without interference from the L-G. Also watch | India: AAP vs Delhi Lt Governor saga ends: Kejriwal govt granted powers over services | WION Pulse × "This is a law made by the Parliament... The law requires the L-G to exercise power," the court noted. The central question before the court was whether the LG's nomination of the 10 experts was a statutory duty independent of the Council of Ministers' advice. Justice Narasimha clarified that the 1993 amendments to the DMC Act were designed to incorporate constitutional changes related to the establishment of the Delhi government, specifically Articles 239AA and 239AB concerning municipal administration. "The statutory power under Section 3(3)(b)(1) to name the 10 persons of special knowledge was vested in the L-G for the first time through the 1993 amendments to the DMC Act, 1957, in order to incorporate constitutional changes in Articles 239AA and 239AB of the Constitution in Part 9A concerning municipal administration," Justice Narasimha observed. (With inputs from agencies)

AAP vs Delhi Lt Governor: Supreme Court upholds L-G's powers in MCD

<p>When author George RR Martin first created the dragon-riding character Daenerys Stormborn in 'A Song of Ice and Fire' book series in 1996, little did he know that a decade-and-half later, 'Khaleesi', would take over pop culture with the unassailable popularity of<em> Game of Thrones</em>.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At the peak of <em>Game of Thrones'</em> popularity, the mothers named their daughters Khaleesi. Not the Queen but Khaleesi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Now one such mother was left devastated after her daughter's passport application was denied because she was named Khaleesi.</p>

<p>According to a New York Post report, Lucy, from South West England, told the BBC that the initial application to get her daughter, Khaleesi, 6, a passport was denied.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Officials reportedly told her that she needed Warner Brothers' approval because they own the name's trademark.</p>

<p>"I was absolutely devastated, we were so looking forward to our first holiday together," Lucy said.</p>

<p>The 39-year-old mother was planning their "dream" trip to Disneyland Paris.</p>

<p>"I had a letter come through from the Passport Office, saying her name is trademarked by Warner Brothers," she said.</p>

<p>"It was the first I’ve heard of such a thing — I was astonished."</p>

<p>After receiving legal advice, the disappointed mother learned her daughter was allowed to use that name.</p>

<p>"I didn’t understand and felt frustrated. If she could get a birth certificate, would something not have been flagged up then?" she said.</p>

<p>"I never thought you could trademark a name," she added.</p>

<p>The Passport Office reportedly later called Lucy to apologise for the error.</p>

<p>"If I hadn’t posted this on social media, nothing would have been done. I would have been stuck, not knowing what to do," she said.</p>

<p>Lucy is now waiting for her daughter’s passport to arrive before booking a new trip to Disneyland Paris.</p>

<p>"I am hoping the passport will be issued soon and was promised that they would call back in a few days to see if it had progressed," she told the New York Post.</p>

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<p>She also hopes her story may help others stuck in a similar situation.</p>

<p>"I think there might be other people in this situation, that they may have had their passports declined recently because of something like this. Hopefully, they now know it can be resolved," she said.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


When author George RR Martin first created the dragon-riding character Daenerys Stormborn in 'A Song of Ice and Fire' book series in 1996, little did he know that a decade-and-half later, 'Khaleesi', would take over pop culture with the unassailable popularity of Game of Thrones.

When author George RR Martin first created the dragon-riding character Daenerys Stormborn in 'A Song of Ice and Fire' book series in 1996, little did he know that a decade-and-half later, 'Khaleesi', would take over pop culture with the unassailable popularity of Game of Thrones. At the peak of Game of Thrones' popularity, the mothers named their daughters Khaleesi. Not the Queen but Khaleesi. Now one such mother was left devastated after her daughter's passport application was denied because she was named Khaleesi. According to a New York Post report, Lucy, from South West England, told the BBC that the initial application to get her daughter, Khaleesi, 6, a passport was denied. Also read | Khal Drogo lifts his 'Khaleesi', Emilia Clarke can't stop blushing Officials reportedly told her that she needed Warner Brothers' approval because they own the name's trademark. "I was absolutely devastated, we were so looking forward to our first holiday together," Lucy said. The 39-year-old mother was planning their "dream" trip to Disneyland Paris. "I had a letter come through from the Passport Office, saying her name is trademarked by Warner Brothers," she said. "It was the first I’ve heard of such a thing — I was astonished." After receiving legal advice, the disappointed mother learned her daughter was allowed to use that name. "I didn’t understand and felt frustrated. If she could get a birth certificate, would something not have been flagged up then?" she said. "I never thought you could trademark a name," she added. The Passport Office reportedly later called Lucy to apologise for the error. "If I hadn’t posted this on social media, nothing would have been done. I would have been stuck, not knowing what to do," she said. Lucy is now waiting for her daughter’s passport to arrive before booking a new trip to Disneyland Paris. "I am hoping the passport will be issued soon and was promised that they would call back in a few days to see if it had progressed," she told the New York Post. Also read | Top Feminist Icons of Game of Thrones She also hopes her story may help others stuck in a similar situation. "I think there might be other people in this situation, that they may have had their passports declined recently because of something like this. Hopefully, they now know it can be resolved," she said. (With inputs from agencies)

Mother of 'Khaleesi' says daughter denied passport to visit Disneyland

<p>West Asia is on the edge as Iran is expected to retaliate against the alleged Israeli strike in Tehran which killed Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh. Closer to India, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is challenged by swarms of protestors from all over the country.&nbsp;&nbsp;No spoilers here, but the House of the Dragon Season 2 finale is here.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Philippines and Germany have committed to concluding a broader defence cooperation arrangement, their defence ministers said in a joint statement on Sunday.</p>

<p>German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius met with his Philippine counterpart Gilberto Teodoro in Manila to enhance cooperation between the countries, which are celebrating 70 years of diplomatic relations.</p>

<p>The ministers committed to establishing long-term relations between their armed forces to expand training and bilateral exchanges, explore opportunities to expand bilateral armaments cooperation and engage in joint projects.</p>

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<p>Manila and Berlin are deepening military ties as tensions have flared in recent months between China and the Philippines, which have traded accusations over run-ins in disputed areas of the South China Sea, including charges China intentionally rammed Manila's navy boats seriously injuring a Filipino sailor.</p>

<p>China claims sovereignty over most of the South China Sea, including areas claimed as exclusive economic zones by Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei and Indonesia. In 2016, the Permanent Court of Arbitration in the Hague said Beijing's claims had no legal basis. China has rejected that ruling.</p>

<p>Teodoro and Pistorius reaffirmed that the international tribunal's ruling on the South China Sea was "final and legally binding", according to the joint statement.</p>

<p>Germany on Friday joined the U.S.-led United Nations Command in South Korea, becoming the 18th nation in a group that helps police the heavily fortified border with North Korea and has committed to defend the South in the event of a war.</p>

<p>Pistorius said that move was evidence of Berlin's strong belief that European security is closely linked to security in the Indo-Pacific region.</p>

<p>The United States and its partners are expanding alliances and partnerships, including those that span the globe.</p>

<p>China has expressed concern about the growing ties between NATO members and Asian nations such as Japan, South Korea and the Philippines.</p>

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The Philippines and Germany have committed to concluding a broader defence cooperation arrangement, their defence ministers said in a joint statement on Sunday. German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius met with his Philippine counterpart Gilberto Teodoro in Manila to enhance cooperation between the countries, which are celebrating 70 years of diplomatic relations.

The Philippines and Germany have committed to concluding a broader defence cooperation arrangement, their defence ministers said in a joint statement on Sunday. German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius met with his Philippine counterpart Gilberto Teodoro in Manila to enhance cooperation between the countries, which are celebrating 70 years of diplomatic relations. The ministers committed to establishing long-term relations between their armed forces to expand training and bilateral exchanges, explore opportunities to expand bilateral armaments cooperation and engage in joint projects. Also watch | South China Sea face-off: The Philippines that China was not prepared for × Manila and Berlin are deepening military ties as tensions have flared in recent months between China and the Philippines, which have traded accusations over run-ins in disputed areas of the South China Sea, including charges China intentionally rammed Manila's navy boats seriously injuring a Filipino sailor. China claims sovereignty over most of the South China Sea, including areas claimed as exclusive economic zones by Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei and Indonesia. In 2016, the Permanent Court of Arbitration in the Hague said Beijing's claims had no legal basis. China has rejected that ruling. Teodoro and Pistorius reaffirmed that the international tribunal's ruling on the South China Sea was "final and legally binding", according to the joint statement. Germany on Friday joined the U.S.-led United Nations Command in South Korea, becoming the 18th nation in a group that helps police the heavily fortified border with North Korea and has committed to defend the South in the event of a war. Pistorius said that move was evidence of Berlin's strong belief that European security is closely linked to security in the Indo-Pacific region. The United States and its partners are expanding alliances and partnerships, including those that span the globe. China has expressed concern about the growing ties between NATO members and Asian nations such as Japan, South Korea and the Philippines. 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.

Eye on China? Philippines, Germany commit to concluding broader defence agreement

<p>Iran-backed and Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah on Sunday (Aug&nbsp;4) fired over 50 projectiles inside Israel amid the raging war in Gaza that has kept West Asia on edge for months. The latest barrage from Hezbollah activated Israel's Iron Dome air defence system and according to initial reports most of the projectiles launched by Hezbollah overnight were destroyed in the air.</p>

<p>Hezbollah said its attack on Beit Hillel in northern Israel, about 230 km north of Jerusalem, was in retaliation for Israeli strikes on Kfar Kela and Deir Siriane in Lebanon, which it claimed injured civilians.</p>

<p>Hezbollah's latest spree of offence towards Israel comes after two targeted assassinations that Israelis have allegedly done in recent days, notably that of Fuad Shukr in Beirut and Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Interestingly, Israel has neither confirmed nor denied its involvement in the assassinations of Shukr and Haniyeh. The Israeli outlook follows a pattern of ambiguity that the country has kept since launching the retaliatory state of war on Gaza after October 7 last year.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>It was reported earlier this week that Iran's Supreme Leader has approved 'retaliation' for Israel's attack on Tehran which killed Ismail Haniyeh, the Hamas chief who had been part of truce talks being brokered by Qatar and Egypt.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>The current state of war: How the world is reacting?</strong></h2>

<p>India was among the world's first countries that asked its citizens to leave Lebanon on August 1.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The United States and the United Kingdom followed suit on August 3 when they asked their citizens to leave the country with any available ticket.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-asks-its-citizens-to-leave-lebanon-amid-deep-west-asia-turmoil-746266">India asks its citizens to leave Lebanon amid deep West Asia turmoil</a></strong></p>

<p>Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden hoped that Tehran would not retaliate for the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, stating, "I hope so. I don't know."</p>

<p>Gaza health officials claim that at least 39,550 Palestinians have been killed in the Israeli military campaign in Gaza, which was triggered by a Hamas-led attack on southern Israel on October 7, resulting in 1,200 deaths and 250 abductions.<br />
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Iran-backed and Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah on Sunday (Aug 4) fired over 50 projectiles inside Israel amid the raging war in Gaza that has kept West Asia on edge for months.

Iran-backed and Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah on Sunday (Aug 4) fired over 50 projectiles inside Israel amid the raging war in Gaza that has kept West Asia on edge for months. The latest barrage from Hezbollah activated Israel's Iron Dome air defence system and according to initial reports most of the projectiles launched by Hezbollah overnight were destroyed in the air. Hezbollah said its attack on Beit Hillel in northern Israel, about 230 km north of Jerusalem, was in retaliation for Israeli strikes on Kfar Kela and Deir Siriane in Lebanon, which it claimed injured civilians. Hezbollah's latest spree of offence towards Israel comes after two targeted assassinations that Israelis have allegedly done in recent days, notably that of Fuad Shukr in Beirut and Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. Interestingly, Israel has neither confirmed nor denied its involvement in the assassinations of Shukr and Haniyeh. The Israeli outlook follows a pattern of ambiguity that the country has kept since launching the retaliatory state of war on Gaza after October 7 last year. Interceptions of rockets in northern Israel. pic.twitter.com/mCNYxkFLPD — Israel War Room (@IsraelWarRoom) August 3, 2024 × It was reported earlier this week that Iran's Supreme Leader has approved 'retaliation' for Israel's attack on Tehran which killed Ismail Haniyeh, the Hamas chief who had been part of truce talks being brokered by Qatar and Egypt. The current state of war: How the world is reacting? India was among the world's first countries that asked its citizens to leave Lebanon on August 1. The United States and the United Kingdom followed suit on August 3 when they asked their citizens to leave the country with any available ticket. Also read | India asks its citizens to leave Lebanon amid deep West Asia turmoil Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden hoped that Tehran would not retaliate for the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, stating, "I hope so. I don't know." Gaza health officials claim that at least 39,550 Palestinians have been killed in the Israeli military campaign in Gaza, which was triggered by a Hamas-led attack on southern Israel on October 7, resulting in 1,200 deaths and 250 abductions. (With inputs from agencies)

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