<p>South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa in an address ahead of the BRICS summit in Johannesburg set out the pitch for expansion of the bloc of emerging economies currently constituted by Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ramaphosa also called for reforms at United Nations Security Council while expressing support for the multilateralism symbolised by the United Nations.</p>

<p>"The United Nations Security Council must be transformed into a more inclusive, more effective body that is able to ensure peace and security," Ramaphosa said.</p>

<p>Host country South Africa's president said that the "value of BRICS extends beyond its sheer size," adding that for the efforts related to economic cooperation to be more effective, "BRICS needs to build partnerships with other countries that share its aspirations and perspectives."</p>

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<p>"An expanded BRICS will represent a diverse group of nations with different political systems that share a common desire to have a more balanced global order," he added.</p>

<p>South Africa has received formal expressions of interest from over 20 countries that seek BRICS membership. They are Algeria, Argentina, Bangladesh, Bahrain, Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, Egypt, Ethiopia, Honduras, Indonesia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Nigeria, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Venezuela and Vietnam.</p>

<h2><strong>'We want rules to be fairer': Ramaphosa calls for transparency</strong></h2>

<p>Ramaphosa said that the BRICS summit is particularly important since it is being held as the world is confronted by fundamental challenges that, he said, will determine the course of international events for years to come.<br />
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"Our world has become increasingly complex and fractured as it is increasingly polarised into competing camps," he said.<br />
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"Multilateralism is being replaced by the actions of different power blocs, all of which we trade with, invest with, and whose technology we use."</p>

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<p>"It is for this reason that South Africa continues to advocate for an open and rules-based global governance, trade, financial and investment system. It must be a system that does not depend on the exercise of power or unilateralism but by the advancement of the interests of the peoples of the world."<br />
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Ramaphosa further said: "We seek to change the rules to be fairer but ultimately we want to promote an open system of economic and political relations."</p>

<h2><strong>Diplomacy, mediation can achieve 'durable peace' in Ukraine</strong></h2>

<p>In a reference to the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-says-ukraine-signed-peace-treaty-with-russia-in-spring-of-2022-then-threw-it-into-garbage-of-history-605673">meeting of African Union leaders with Russian President Vladimir Putin</a> in June, Ramaphosa noted the efforts by 'Africa Peace Initiative' to ensure that children who were removed from their homes in Ukraine are returned to their families and that prisoners of war are exchanged.</p>

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South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa in an address ahead of the BRICS summit in Johannesburg set out the pitch for expansion of the bloc of emerging economies currently constituted by Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa in an address ahead of the BRICS summit in Johannesburg set out the pitch for expansion of the bloc of emerging economies currently constituted by Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. Ramaphosa also called for reforms at United Nations Security Council while expressing support for the multilateralism symbolised by the United Nations. "The United Nations Security Council must be transformed into a more inclusive, more effective body that is able to ensure peace and security," Ramaphosa said. Host country South Africa's president said that the "value of BRICS extends beyond its sheer size," adding that for the efforts related to economic cooperation to be more effective, "BRICS needs to build partnerships with other countries that share its aspirations and perspectives." Also read | India's 'critical role' stressed by South Africa's BRICS Sherpa Anil Sooklal ahead of the summit "An expanded BRICS will represent a diverse group of nations with different political systems that share a common desire to have a more balanced global order," he added. South Africa has received formal expressions of interest from over 20 countries that seek BRICS membership. They are Algeria, Argentina, Bangladesh, Bahrain, Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, Egypt, Ethiopia, Honduras, Indonesia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Nigeria, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Venezuela and Vietnam. 'We want rules to be fairer': Ramaphosa calls for transparency Ramaphosa said that the BRICS summit is particularly important since it is being held as the world is confronted by fundamental challenges that, he said, will determine the course of international events for years to come. "Our world has become increasingly complex and fractured as it is increasingly polarised into competing camps," he said. "Multilateralism is being replaced by the actions of different power blocs, all of which we trade with, invest with, and whose technology we use." Also watch | BRICS Summit 2023: World leaders to discuss BRICS expansion × "It is for this reason that South Africa continues to advocate for an open and rules-based global governance, trade, financial and investment system. It must be a system that does not depend on the exercise of power or unilateralism but by the advancement of the interests of the peoples of the world." Ramaphosa further said: "We seek to change the rules to be fairer but ultimately we want to promote an open system of economic and political relations." Diplomacy, mediation can achieve 'durable peace' in Ukraine In a reference to the meeting of African Union leaders with Russian President Vladimir Putin in June, Ramaphosa noted the efforts by 'Africa Peace Initiative' to ensure that children who were removed from their homes in Ukraine are returned to their families and that prisoners of war are exchanged. "We firmly believe that dialogue, mediation and diplomacy is the only viable path to end the current conflict and achieve a durable peace." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>In what became yet another example of the&nbsp;inadequate maintenance of elevators in India's&nbsp;National Capital Region (NCR) near New Delhi, an eight-year-old boy in Faridabad was stuck in a lift for approximately two hours on August 20. But what made the incident remarkable is the way the young boy reacted to the ordeal.</p>

<p>The boy reportedly recollected his father's advice not to panic during crises.</p>

<p>Instead of becoming&nbsp;anxious, the boy calmly waited for the help, and passed the time by doing&nbsp;his homework.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/postwoman-dies-after-getting-stuck-in-lift-for-three-days-621417">Postwoman dies after getting stuck in lift for three days</a></strong></p>

<p>Following the ordeal, the family has taken action by contacting the authorities to voice their concerns about the subpar lift maintenance in the society.</p>

<p>This incident originated from Omaxe Heights society in Faridabad and quickly gained traction on social media.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Wheelchair-bound man from Russia builds a solar-powered lift</strong></p>

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<p>The boy's father, Pawan Chandila, who works in Gurugram, shared that their family resides on the apartment building's fourth floor.</p>

<h2><strong>What happened?</strong></h2>

<p>The incident unfolded on a Sunday evening when Garvit, 8, was heading downstairs alone for his tuition class around 5 pm.</p>

<p>Usually accompanied by his mother, this time he was unaccompanied due to her being unwell.</p>

<p>The lift got stuck on the second floor.</p>

<p>"We had previously instructed Garvit about safety measures in such situations. He made attempts to seek assistance by using the emergency button and knocking on the door. Unfortunately, his pleas for help went unanswered. He decided to keep calm and focused by immersing himself in his homework as panic began to set in," Pawan Chandila was quoted as saying by The Tribune.</p>

<p>An hour later, the tuition teacher contacted the Chandila family, concerned that Garvit hadn't reached the class.</p>

<p>The parents initiated a search and discovered through the security guard that the elevator had been inoperative.</p>

<p>Consequently, the technical team was called, and the situation was eventually resolved around 7 PM, with Garvit safely rescued from the lift.</p>

<p>The family is now demanding accountability for negligence, citing the elevator's regular malfunctions.</p>

<p>"We need to hold those responsible for alleged negligence accountable, as the lift had gone unrepaired for an extended period," Chandila added.</p>

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In what became yet another example of the inadequate maintenance of elevators in India's National Capital Region (NCR) near New Delhi, an eight-year-old boy in Faridabad was stuck in a lift for approximately two hours on August 20.

In what became yet another example of the inadequate maintenance of elevators in India's National Capital Region (NCR) near New Delhi, an eight-year-old boy in Faridabad was stuck in a lift for approximately two hours on August 20. But what made the incident remarkable is the way the young boy reacted to the ordeal. The boy reportedly recollected his father's advice not to panic during crises. Instead of becoming anxious, the boy calmly waited for the help, and passed the time by doing his homework. Also read | Postwoman dies after getting stuck in lift for three days Following the ordeal, the family has taken action by contacting the authorities to voice their concerns about the subpar lift maintenance in the society. This incident originated from Omaxe Heights society in Faridabad and quickly gained traction on social media. Also watch | Wheelchair-bound man from Russia builds a solar-powered lift × The boy's father, Pawan Chandila, who works in Gurugram, shared that their family resides on the apartment building's fourth floor. What happened? The incident unfolded on a Sunday evening when Garvit, 8, was heading downstairs alone for his tuition class around 5 pm. Usually accompanied by his mother, this time he was unaccompanied due to her being unwell. The lift got stuck on the second floor. "We had previously instructed Garvit about safety measures in such situations. He made attempts to seek assistance by using the emergency button and knocking on the door. Unfortunately, his pleas for help went unanswered. He decided to keep calm and focused by immersing himself in his homework as panic began to set in," Pawan Chandila was quoted as saying by The Tribune. An hour later, the tuition teacher contacted the Chandila family, concerned that Garvit hadn't reached the class. The parents initiated a search and discovered through the security guard that the elevator had been inoperative. Consequently, the technical team was called, and the situation was eventually resolved around 7 PM, with Garvit safely rescued from the lift. The family is now demanding accountability for negligence, citing the elevator's regular malfunctions. "We need to hold those responsible for alleged negligence accountable, as the lift had gone unrepaired for an extended period," Chandila added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>The United States lacks the capacity to furnish Ukraine with sufficient quantities of tactical ballistic missiles that could significantly impact its counteroffensive efforts against Russia, the Financial Times reported.</p>

<p>The newspaper also highlighted insights from various experts who questioned the potential efficacy of such weaponry in aiding Kyiv's counteroffensive.</p>

<h2><strong>Why US weapons aren't making much difference for Ukraine?</strong></h2>

<p>Because Ukraine, a former Soviet Republic, prior to the war with Russia, trained its armed forces to use Soviet-era weaponry it held in its reserve. Even if the Ukrainian side receives as many Western weapons, it's the limited duration of training (in the middle of a war) that makes the difference.</p>

<p>The Financial Times report while referring to unnamed American officials, also contended that the US lacks the production capability for the tactical ballistic missiles Ukraine has requested.</p>

<p>Furthermore, the report pointed out that concerns about escalating the conflict with Russia serve as a deterrent to Washington shipping such weapons.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/germany-announces-billions-in-annual-aid-to-ukraine-after-supply-of-air-defence-system-627294">Germany announces billions in annual aid to Ukraine after supply of air-defence system</a></strong></p>

<p>The US officials reportedly cautioned that the scope of US military assistance might diminish as the 2024 presidential election approaches.</p>

<p>The potential for Republican Donald Trump's reelection further adds to the uncertainty, given his repeated commitment&nbsp;to ending the conflict promptly upon taking office.</p>

<h2><strong>War fatigue appearing in the West?</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, in Germany, another country from which Ukraine has sought long-range missiles, a recent survey by ARD-DeutschlandTrend revealed that 52 per cent&nbsp;of respondents firmly oppose such deliveries, while 36 per cent&nbsp;are in favour.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Gravitas: Ukraine proves America's billion-dollar weapons are not invincible</strong></p>

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The United States lacks the capacity to furnish Ukraine with sufficient quantities of tactical ballistic missiles that could significantly impact its counteroffensive efforts against Russia, the Financial Times reported.

The United States lacks the capacity to furnish Ukraine with sufficient quantities of tactical ballistic missiles that could significantly impact its counteroffensive efforts against Russia, the Financial Times reported. The newspaper also highlighted insights from various experts who questioned the potential efficacy of such weaponry in aiding Kyiv's counteroffensive. Why US weapons aren't making much difference for Ukraine? Because Ukraine, a former Soviet Republic, prior to the war with Russia, trained its armed forces to use Soviet-era weaponry it held in its reserve. Even if the Ukrainian side receives as many Western weapons, it's the limited duration of training (in the middle of a war) that makes the difference. The Financial Times report while referring to unnamed American officials, also contended that the US lacks the production capability for the tactical ballistic missiles Ukraine has requested. Furthermore, the report pointed out that concerns about escalating the conflict with Russia serve as a deterrent to Washington shipping such weapons. Also read | Germany announces billions in annual aid to Ukraine after supply of air-defence system The US officials reportedly cautioned that the scope of US military assistance might diminish as the 2024 presidential election approaches. The potential for Republican Donald Trump's reelection further adds to the uncertainty, given his repeated commitment to ending the conflict promptly upon taking office. War fatigue appearing in the West? Meanwhile, in Germany, another country from which Ukraine has sought long-range missiles, a recent survey by ARD-DeutschlandTrend revealed that 52 per cent of respondents firmly oppose such deliveries, while 36 per cent are in favour. Also watch | Gravitas: Ukraine proves America's billion-dollar weapons are not invincible × Moscow has repeatedly cautioned Western nations against furnishing arms to Ukraine, asserting that such actions only prolong the conflict and involve them in a "proxy war" with Russia. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>About 62 miles northwest of the US capital Washington DC, in Camp David, the presidential holiday retreat, Biden hosted Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Suk-Yeol. Just right before the crucial trilateral summit, the US agreed to give up <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-courts-japan-by-giving-up-anti-whaling-language-in-indo-pacific-economic-framework-627006">anti-whaling language</a> in its Indo-Pacific Economic Framework which many described as an effort to court Tokyo and avoid any dilution of grand optics at Camp David.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Tokyo says hunting and eating whales are part of its culture, a practice opposed by nature conservationists worldwide.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Standing alongside Biden and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, the Japanese Prime Minister described the meeting as "exactly what is needed at this time."</p>

<p>He added: "I’m convinced the trilateral security cooperation between Japan, the US and South Korea has further strengthened regional peace and stability."</p>

<p>The leaders issued a sharply worded joint statement about Beijing's actions in the South China Sea, (or what the Philippines says is the West Philippines Sea) where China has claimed territory that according to international law, belongs to other countries, and said recently it plans military drills.</p>

<p>"Regarding the dangerous and aggressive actions we recently witnessed by the People's Republic of China in support of its illegal maritime territorial claims in the South China Sea, we ... strongly oppose any attempt to unilaterally change the status quo in the Indo-Pacific waters," the statement said.</p>

<h2><strong>Moscow, Russia</strong></h2>

<p>The week ended on a low note for Moscow. Its Lune-25 probe, the country's first in nearly 50 years,&nbsp;crash-landed on Moon.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-analytics-observe="off" data-component-name="paragraph" data-editable="text" data-uri="cms.cnn.com/_components/paragraph/instances/paragraph_41F5C743-C083-389D-6295-1259F1F60512@published">The last lunar lander, Luna-24, landed on the surface of the Moon on August 18, 1976.</p>

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<p data-analytics-observe="off" data-component-name="paragraph" data-editable="text" data-uri="cms.cnn.com/_components/paragraph/instances/paragraph_4878EF2D-2226-F8EF-95CC-123DFC42D025@published">After Luna's demise, all eyes are now on India's Chandrayaan-3 mission, whose Vikram lander is expected to land close to Luna's landing site on Wednesday (August 23) at 18:03 hours (Indian Standard Time).</p>

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<p>The West African nation hit by a coup last month saw a belligerent show of support from the country's citizens for the military junta that took over Niamey's corridors of power after overthrowing democratically-elected President Mohamed Bazoum.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the regional bloc of leaders, (ECOWAS) managed to get assurance from the junta that it will reverse the coup and install civilian leadership in the next three years.&nbsp;</p>

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About 62 miles northwest of the US capital Washington DC, in Camp David, the presidential holiday retreat, Biden hosted Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Suk-Yeol. Just right before the crucial trilateral summit, the US agreed to give up anti-whaling language in its Indo-Pacific Economic Framework which many described as an effort to court Tokyo and avoid any dilution of grand optics at Camp David. Tokyo says hunting and eating whales are part of its culture, a practice opposed by nature conservationists worldwide. Standing alongside Biden and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, the Japanese Prime Minister described the meeting as "exactly what is needed at this time." He added: "I’m convinced the trilateral security cooperation between Japan, the US and South Korea has further strengthened regional peace and stability." The leaders issued a sharply worded joint statement about Beijing's actions in the South China Sea, (or what the Philippines says is the West Philippines Sea) where China has claimed territory that according to international law, belongs to other countries, and said recently it plans military drills. "Regarding the dangerous and aggressive actions we recently witnessed by the People's Republic of China in support of its illegal maritime territorial claims in the South China Sea, we ... strongly oppose any attempt to unilaterally change the status quo in the Indo-Pacific waters," the statement said. Moscow, Russia The week ended on a low note for Moscow. Its Lune-25 probe, the country's first in nearly 50 years, crash-landed on Moon. The last lunar lander, Luna-24, landed on the surface of the Moon on August 18, 1976. The Luna-25 spacecraft launched from the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Russia’s Amur Oblast on August 10, setting the vehicle on a swift trip to the moon. After Luna's demise, all eyes are now on India's Chandrayaan-3 mission, whose Vikram lander is expected to land close to Luna's landing site on Wednesday (August 23) at 18:03 hours (Indian Standard Time). Niamey, Niger The West African nation hit by a coup last month saw a belligerent show of support from the country's citizens for the military junta that took over Niamey's corridors of power after overthrowing democratically-elected President Mohamed Bazoum. Meanwhile, the regional bloc of leaders, (ECOWAS) managed to get assurance from the junta that it will reverse the coup and install civilian leadership in the next three years. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>As more than a billion Indians prepare for a historic moment of lunar touchdown on August 23rd, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has said that communication with the orbiter of partially successful Chandrayaan-2 mission has been established.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While the Vikram lander of Chandrayaan-2 was lost in August 2019, the Pradan orbiter remains in an orbit around the Moon.</p>

<p>In a post on X, previously known as Twitter, ISRO said that the orbiter of Chandrayaan-2 sent a welcome message to the Vikram lander of Chandrayaan-3 mission. The Vikram lander is scheduled to land on Moon's southern pole, following which India will become the first nation in the world to land on Moon's southern pole.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"'Welcome, buddy!' Ch-2 orbiter formally welcomed Ch-3 LM. Two-way communication between the two is established. MOX has now more routes to reach the LM," India's space agency said in its post.</p>

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<p>It also informed that the live telecast of the landing will begin at 5.20 PM, Indian Standard Time (11:50 AM, GMT) on August 23 (Wednesday).</p>

<p>Vikram has already sent home the images of the Moon's craters on the unexplored lunar south pole region. The south pole region of Moon always faces away from the Earth.</p>

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<p>The images, captured last week, identified the craters: Hayn, Boss L, Mare Humboldtianum, and Bel'kovich.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Former ISRO chief and in-charge of the previous lunar mission Chandrayaan-2, Dr K.&nbsp;Sivan, on Monday said that the mission will be a "grand success".</p>

<p>"It's a very anxious moment...I'm sure that this time it will be a grand success," Sivan told news agency ANI.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Chandrayaan-3: India set to become fourth country to land on the moon</strong></p>

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<p>The landing will be covered live on the ISRO website, its YouTube channel, Facebook, and India's state broadcaster Doordarshan.</p>

<p>The lander module of the spacecraft successfully separated from the propulsion module last week. It then underwent crucial "deboosting" manoeuvres and descended to a slightly lower orbit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Chandrayaan-3 mission's lander is named after Vikram Sarabhai (1919-1971), the father of the Indian space programme.</p>

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As more than a billion Indians prepare for a historic moment of lunar touchdown on August 23rd, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has said that communication with the orbiter of partially successful Chandrayaan-2 mission has been established.

As more than a billion Indians prepare for a historic moment of lunar touchdown on August 23rd, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has said that communication with the orbiter of partially successful Chandrayaan-2 mission has been established. While the Vikram lander of Chandrayaan-2 was lost in August 2019, the Pradan orbiter remains in an orbit around the Moon. In a post on X, previously known as Twitter, ISRO said that the orbiter of Chandrayaan-2 sent a welcome message to the Vikram lander of Chandrayaan-3 mission. The Vikram lander is scheduled to land on Moon's southern pole, following which India will become the first nation in the world to land on Moon's southern pole. "'Welcome, buddy!' Ch-2 orbiter formally welcomed Ch-3 LM. Two-way communication between the two is established. MOX has now more routes to reach the LM," India's space agency said in its post. Chandrayaan-3 Mission: ‘Welcome, buddy!’ Ch-2 orbiter formally welcomed Ch-3 LM. Two-way communication between the two is established. MOX has now more routes to reach the LM. Update: Live telecast of Landing event begins at 17:20 Hrs. IST.#Chandrayaan_3 #Ch3 — ISRO (@isro) August 21, 2023 × It also informed that the live telecast of the landing will begin at 5.20 PM, Indian Standard Time (11:50 AM, GMT) on August 23 (Wednesday). Vikram has already sent home the images of the Moon's craters on the unexplored lunar south pole region. The south pole region of Moon always faces away from the Earth. Chandrayaan-3 Mission: Here are the images of Lunar far side area captured by the Lander Hazard Detection and Avoidance Camera (LHDAC). This camera that assists in locating a safe landing area -- without boulders or deep trenches -- during the descent is developed by ISRO… pic.twitter.com/rwWhrNFhHB — ISRO (@isro) August 21, 2023 × The images, captured last week, identified the craters: Hayn, Boss L, Mare Humboldtianum, and Bel'kovich. Also read | Chandrayaan-3: ISRO director expresses optimism, says it will be ‘feather-like’ soft-landing Former ISRO chief and in-charge of the previous lunar mission Chandrayaan-2, Dr K. Sivan, on Monday said that the mission will be a "grand success". "It's a very anxious moment...I'm sure that this time it will be a grand success," Sivan told news agency ANI. Also watch | Chandrayaan-3: India set to become fourth country to land on the moon × The landing will be covered live on the ISRO website, its YouTube channel, Facebook, and India's state broadcaster Doordarshan. The lander module of the spacecraft successfully separated from the propulsion module last week. It then underwent crucial "deboosting" manoeuvres and descended to a slightly lower orbit. The Chandrayaan-3 mission's lander is named after Vikram Sarabhai (1919-1971), the father of the Indian space programme. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>The British neonatal nurse Lucy Letby was found guilty of murdering seven babies and trying to kill six others at a hospital during a yearlong campaign of deception. The nurse was found guilty of preying upon the vulnerabilities of premature and sick newborns as well as their anxious parents.</p>

<p>Lucy Letby will serve a whole-life prison sentence, a court in Manchester announced. The former neonatal nurse, however, refused to attend court for the sentencing,&nbsp;sparking outrage from her young victims' families.</p>

<p>"There was premeditation, calculation and cunning in your action," Judge Justice Goss at Manchester Crown Court said while pronouncing the sentence.</p>

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<p>"The cruelty and calculation of your actions were truly horrific," Judge Goss added.</p>

<p>Lucy Letby, 33, was convicted of killing five baby boys and two baby girls, making her one of Europe's&nbsp;most prolific child serial killer in modern history.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She was arrested following a string of baby deaths at the neonatal unit of the Countess of Chester Hospital in northwest England between June 2015 and June 2016.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The court contended&nbsp;prosecution's argument that&nbsp;Letby attacked her young and often prematurely born victims by either injecting them with air, overfeeding them with milk or poisoning them with insulin.</p>

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The British neonatal nurse Lucy Letby was found guilty of murdering seven babies and trying to kill six others at a hospital during a yearlong campaign of deception.

The British neonatal nurse Lucy Letby was found guilty of murdering seven babies and trying to kill six others at a hospital during a yearlong campaign of deception. The nurse was found guilty of preying upon the vulnerabilities of premature and sick newborns as well as their anxious parents. Lucy Letby will serve a whole-life prison sentence, a court in Manchester announced. The former neonatal nurse, however, refused to attend court for the sentencing, sparking outrage from her young victims' families. "There was premeditation, calculation and cunning in your action," Judge Justice Goss at Manchester Crown Court said while pronouncing the sentence. Also read | Explained | British nurse Lucy Letby found guilty of killing 7 newborn babies. What did she do? "The cruelty and calculation of your actions were truly horrific," Judge Goss added. Lucy Letby, 33, was convicted of killing five baby boys and two baby girls, making her one of Europe's most prolific child serial killer in modern history. She was arrested following a string of baby deaths at the neonatal unit of the Countess of Chester Hospital in northwest England between June 2015 and June 2016. The court contended prosecution's argument that Letby attacked her young and often prematurely born victims by either injecting them with air, overfeeding them with milk or poisoning them with insulin. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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These Food Items Can Boost Your Memory 


Dark chocolate and cocoa powder are loaded with memory-boosting compounds like flavonoids, caffeine, and antioxidants. Dark chocolate contains at least 70% cocoa content. 

Consuming a single medium orange provides nearly all your daily vitamin C requirement, which plays a crucial role in maintaining brain health and preventing mental decline. 

Studies indicate that nuts such as almonds promote heart health, a factor closely tied to brain well-being. Improving heart health positively impacts brain function. 

Rich in fat-soluble Vitamin K, broccoli contributes to brain health by facilitating the formation of sphingolipids, a type of fat found densely in brain cells. 

Berries like blueberries contain anthocyanins, plant compounds with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. These combat oxidative stress and inflammation, both contributors to brain ageing and neurodegenerative conditions. 

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<p>Germany's Federal Minister for Digital and Transport, Volker Wissing, had a firsthand experience of the convenience of using India's digital payment interface UPI (Unified Payments Interface) during his recent visit to Bengaluru in southern India for G20 Digital Ministers Meeting. The German mission in India took to X, formerly known as Twitter, as the minister from Berlin expressed great fascination with the sheer convenience of using digital payment service popular in India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The German side hailed it as India's national success story.</p>

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<p>The German mission in New Delhi showed Wissing using the UPI for purchasing groceries. The embassy described how UPI empowers millions of Indians to conduct transactions within seconds.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The German minister was present in Bengaluru to participate in the G20 Digital Ministers Meeting held on August 19.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Indian social media users warmly thanked him for hailing the digital economic transformation of the world's fifth largest economy and encouraged him to continue sharing his experiences.</p>

<p>One user remarked, "Thank you for playing a role in India's digital economic revolution. Keep engaging and utilising."</p>

<p>Another user pointed out, "This will undoubtedly benefit German merchants and shoppers in Germany, where cash transactions pose challenges."</p>

<p>A third user on 'X' asked, "When will Germany become a part of the UPI platform? UPI's influence is becoming global!"</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;India's UPI to get three new features, payments likely to be more efficient after update</strong></p>

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<p>India's digital payment system UPI empowers customers to execute instant payments around the clock and has replaced need for physical currency for Indians all over the country. The projections state that the UPI will take over 90 per cent of all payment transactions in India in near future.&nbsp;The system employs a Virtual Payment Address (VPA) established by the user.</p>

<p>In recent times, countries such as Sri Lanka, France, UAE, and Singapore have joined initiatives with India to explore innovative fintech and payment solutions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In July, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the agreement between India and France to adopt the UPI payment mechanism.</p>

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Germany's Federal Minister for Digital and Transport, Volker Wissing, had a firsthand experience of the convenience of using India's digital payment interface UPI (Unified Payments Interface) during his recent visit to Bengaluru in southern India for G20 Digital Ministers Meeting.

Germany's Federal Minister for Digital and Transport, Volker Wissing, had a firsthand experience of the convenience of using India's digital payment interface UPI (Unified Payments Interface) during his recent visit to Bengaluru in southern India for G20 Digital Ministers Meeting. The German mission in India took to X, formerly known as Twitter, as the minister from Berlin expressed great fascination with the sheer convenience of using digital payment service popular in India. The German side hailed it as India's national success story. Also read | UPI records 9 billion transactions in May worth Rs 14.3 trillion The German mission in New Delhi showed Wissing using the UPI for purchasing groceries. The embassy described how UPI empowers millions of Indians to conduct transactions within seconds. One of India’s success story is digital infrastructure. UPI enables everybody to make transactions in seconds. Millions of Indians use it. Federal Minister for Digital and Transport @Wissing was able to experience the simplicity of UPI payments first hand and is very fascinated! pic.twitter.com/I57P8snF0C — German Embassy India (@GermanyinIndia) August 20, 2023 × The German minister was present in Bengaluru to participate in the G20 Digital Ministers Meeting held on August 19. Indian social media users warmly thanked him for hailing the digital economic transformation of the world's fifth largest economy and encouraged him to continue sharing his experiences. One user remarked, "Thank you for playing a role in India's digital economic revolution. Keep engaging and utilising." Another user pointed out, "This will undoubtedly benefit German merchants and shoppers in Germany, where cash transactions pose challenges." A third user on 'X' asked, "When will Germany become a part of the UPI platform? UPI's influence is becoming global!" Also watch | India's UPI to get three new features, payments likely to be more efficient after update × India's digital payment system UPI empowers customers to execute instant payments around the clock and has replaced need for physical currency for Indians all over the country. The projections state that the UPI will take over 90 per cent of all payment transactions in India in near future. The system employs a Virtual Payment Address (VPA) established by the user. In recent times, countries such as Sri Lanka, France, UAE, and Singapore have joined initiatives with India to explore innovative fintech and payment solutions. In July, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the agreement between India and France to adopt the UPI payment mechanism. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Around 5 billion euros ($5.44 billions) will be provided to Ukraine annually as financial aid by Germany, the German Finance Minister Christian Lindner said on Sunday, August 20.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Germany remains one of the key benefactors to Ukraine and has repeatedly said it will continue to offer support as long as necessary.</p>

<p>In May,&nbsp;Germany announced 2.7 billion euros of military aid to Ukraine in a package that included tanks and drones.</p>

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<p>Germany had previously expressed its reluctance to&nbsp;provide heavy arms to Ukraine to help it counter Russia's offensive amid its deep economic ties with Moscow.</p>

<p>Earlier this week,&nbsp;Ukraine received two IRIS-T air defence systems from Germany, following which&nbsp;Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy thanked Berlin for aiding Kyiv's war-effort.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Russia-Ukraine war: Ukrainian troops undergo training in Germany</strong></p>

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<p>"Two new IRIS-T launchers have been delivered to Ukraine. This is a powerful and much-needed air defence system," he said and thanked Germany for supplying the weapons.</p>

<h2><strong>What does it mean?</strong></h2>

<p>The development means huge boost amid Kyiv's slow counteroffensive with least territorial dividends.</p>

<p>Earlier, both Denmark and the Netherlands said that the United States has approved the sending of F-16 fighter planes from both these countries to Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While the jets will not have an immediate impact on the war, with pilots still to be trained, the development represents a major gain for Kyiv.</p>

<p>Washington has also assured Denmark and the Netherlands that it will expedite the approval of transfer requests for F-16s to go to Ukraine when the pilots are trained.</p>

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Around 5 billion euros ($5.44 billions) will be provided to Ukraine annually as financial aid by Germany, the German Finance Minister Christian Lindner said on Sunday, August 20.

Around 5 billion euros ($5.44 billions) will be provided to Ukraine annually as financial aid by Germany, the German Finance Minister Christian Lindner said on Sunday, August 20. Germany remains one of the key benefactors to Ukraine and has repeatedly said it will continue to offer support as long as necessary. In May, Germany announced 2.7 billion euros of military aid to Ukraine in a package that included tanks and drones. Also read | Germany's skilled labour shortage grows amid anti-immigrant push Germany had previously expressed its reluctance to provide heavy arms to Ukraine to help it counter Russia's offensive amid its deep economic ties with Moscow. Earlier this week, Ukraine received two IRIS-T air defence systems from Germany, following which Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy thanked Berlin for aiding Kyiv's war-effort. Also watch | Russia-Ukraine war: Ukrainian troops undergo training in Germany × "Two new IRIS-T launchers have been delivered to Ukraine. This is a powerful and much-needed air defence system," he said and thanked Germany for supplying the weapons. What does it mean? The development means huge boost amid Kyiv's slow counteroffensive with least territorial dividends. Earlier, both Denmark and the Netherlands said that the United States has approved the sending of F-16 fighter planes from both these countries to Ukraine. While the jets will not have an immediate impact on the war, with pilots still to be trained, the development represents a major gain for Kyiv. Washington has also assured Denmark and the Netherlands that it will expedite the approval of transfer requests for F-16s to go to Ukraine when the pilots are trained. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Jammu and Kashmir Bank this week reportedly fired its Chief Manager Sajad Ahmad Bazaz after he purportedly turned out a "terror asset" and an "agent of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence", region's Daily Excelsior paper reported.</p>

<p>In an order, the Managing Director of the bank stated that "after considering the facts and circumstances of the case contained in the report received from credible agencies that the activities of Sajad Ahmad Bazaz, posted at Internal Communication and Marketing Department are such as to warrant his dismissal from service under Rule/Provision 12.29 in OSM (Officers Service Manual)."</p>

<h2><strong>Bazaz was one of the most important Pakistani assets: Report</strong></h2>

<p>According to sources cited by Daily Excelsior newspaper, the current bank management had no clue that Bazaz was one of the most important Pakistani assets, secretly working for ISI and terror outfits.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The report added that following the abrogation of Article 370 of Indian Constitution in August 2019, the top investigators were probing link of deep ISI assets within the terror ecosystem when the name of Bazaz cropped up.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Bazaz was planted by Pakistani intelligence agencies: Report</strong></h2>

<p>The investigators reportedly found that Bazaz, originally a resident of Batamaloo Srinagar, was planted in J&amp;K Bank in 1990 by Pakistan ISI.&nbsp;He was appointed as Cashier-cum-Clerk.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Daily Excelsior report said that Sajad was an embedded asset of the terrorist-separatist networks working on behalf of ISI.</p>

<p>Bazaz while being a full-time employee of J&amp;K Bank was also a full-timer with a Kashmir based newspaper as a correspondent-cum-columnist under a different name.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"This is open knowledge and known to all. Evidence collected by the agencies suggests that he did not have honest intentions as a parallel employee of the newspaper can be seen in the different names under which he wrote and published. Initially he used 'Sajjad Ahmad' as his penname. He cleverly added one additional ‘j’ and also dropped his surname ‘Bazaz’. Later with passage of time he got emboldened when neither his employer nor the law of the land could take cognizance of his wrongdoings, Sajad added his surname and wrote under byline ‘Sajjad Bazaz’," Daily Excelsior paper cited an official source as saying.</p>

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<p>Sajad through his ground reporting and opinion pieces published in his weekly columns titled 'Off The Record' and 'What’s Up', toed the Pakistani line of UN intervention in Kashmir, tripartite talks and human rights violations.</p>

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Jammu and Kashmir Bank this week reportedly fired its Chief Manager Sajad Ahmad Bazaz after he purportedly turned out a "terror asset" and an "agent of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence", region's Daily Excelsior paper reported. In an order, the Managing Director of the bank stated that "after considering the facts and circumstances of the case contained in the report received from credible agencies that the activities of Sajad Ahmad Bazaz, posted at Internal Communication and Marketing Department are such as to warrant his dismissal from service under Rule/Provision 12.29 in OSM (Officers Service Manual)." Bazaz was one of the most important Pakistani assets: Report According to sources cited by Daily Excelsior newspaper, the current bank management had no clue that Bazaz was one of the most important Pakistani assets, secretly working for ISI and terror outfits. The report added that following the abrogation of Article 370 of Indian Constitution in August 2019, the top investigators were probing link of deep ISI assets within the terror ecosystem when the name of Bazaz cropped up. Bazaz was planted by Pakistani intelligence agencies: Report The investigators reportedly found that Bazaz, originally a resident of Batamaloo Srinagar, was planted in J&K Bank in 1990 by Pakistan ISI. He was appointed as Cashier-cum-Clerk. The Daily Excelsior report said that Sajad was an embedded asset of the terrorist-separatist networks working on behalf of ISI. Bazaz while being a full-time employee of J&K Bank was also a full-timer with a Kashmir based newspaper as a correspondent-cum-columnist under a different name. Also read | Army dog Axel killed during encounter with terrorists in J&K "This is open knowledge and known to all. Evidence collected by the agencies suggests that he did not have honest intentions as a parallel employee of the newspaper can be seen in the different names under which he wrote and published. Initially he used 'Sajjad Ahmad' as his penname. He cleverly added one additional ‘j’ and also dropped his surname ‘Bazaz’. Later with passage of time he got emboldened when neither his employer nor the law of the land could take cognizance of his wrongdoings, Sajad added his surname and wrote under byline ‘Sajjad Bazaz’," Daily Excelsior paper cited an official source as saying. Also watch | J&K Bank Fraud case: Jammu Anti-corruption bureau lodges FIR × Sajad through his ground reporting and opinion pieces published in his weekly columns titled 'Off The Record' and 'What’s Up', toed the Pakistani line of UN intervention in Kashmir, tripartite talks and human rights violations. He authored numerous write-ups and opinion pieces in the newspaper supporting the Pakistan ISI and terror outfits narrative on Kashmir. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>The man whose name has not yet been revealed jumped off the roof and sliced himself in half before hitting the pavement. He then fell from the marquee of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, a five-star hotel having 19 floors. According to resources, celebrities like Jay-Z, Tom Brady, and Cynthia Nixon own luxurious apartments in the complex. As reported by Daily Mail, &nbsp;the incident happened at the 80 Columbus Circle in Midtown.</p>

<h2><strong>The building lies on the famous street named, &nbsp;"Billionaire’s Row"&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>A building worker told New York Daily News &nbsp;“The marquee cut him in half. The man was wearing pyjama bottoms, a print T-shirt and slippers as reported by a policeman present at the scene.&nbsp;<br />
It is believed that he was not a guest at the hotel but he took a service elevator to reach the roof before jumping to his death. He was found dead at the site.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Glass and debris covered the street and there was panic amongst the people passing the street. Nobody else was injured and further investigation is going on. The location is luxurious and is famous among A-list celebrities. The complex was earlier home to Cynthia Nixon and Brazilian model Gisele Bundchen.</p>

<p>The building lies on the famous New York street, Billionaire’s Ray, it is the name given to the luxurious residential skyscrapers near the end of Central Park in Manhattan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The incident happened a few weeks after a 17-year-old student Jordan DeMay from Michigan, took his life because of being the victim of sexual extortion. The US Justice Department extradited two Nigerian men Samuel Ogoshi and Samson Ogoshi who forced Jordan to send explicit pictures by posing as young women.&nbsp;</p>

<p>They threatened to distribute these images to Jordan’s family, friends and relatives. If both men are found guilty, they will be sentenced to minimum 30 years of imprisonment.&nbsp;</p>

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The man whose name has not yet been revealed jumped off the roof and sliced himself in half before hitting the pavement. He then fell from the marquee of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, a five-star hotel having 19 floors.

The man whose name has not yet been revealed jumped off the roof and sliced himself in half before hitting the pavement. He then fell from the marquee of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, a five-star hotel having 19 floors. According to resources, celebrities like Jay-Z, Tom Brady, and Cynthia Nixon own luxurious apartments in the complex. As reported by Daily Mail, the incident happened at the 80 Columbus Circle in Midtown. The building lies on the famous street named, "Billionaire’s Row" A building worker told New York Daily News “The marquee cut him in half. The man was wearing pyjama bottoms, a print T-shirt and slippers as reported by a policeman present at the scene. It is believed that he was not a guest at the hotel but he took a service elevator to reach the roof before jumping to his death. He was found dead at the site. Glass and debris covered the street and there was panic amongst the people passing the street. Nobody else was injured and further investigation is going on. The location is luxurious and is famous among A-list celebrities. The complex was earlier home to Cynthia Nixon and Brazilian model Gisele Bundchen. The building lies on the famous New York street, Billionaire’s Ray, it is the name given to the luxurious residential skyscrapers near the end of Central Park in Manhattan. The incident happened a few weeks after a 17-year-old student Jordan DeMay from Michigan, took his life because of being the victim of sexual extortion. The US Justice Department extradited two Nigerian men Samuel Ogoshi and Samson Ogoshi who forced Jordan to send explicit pictures by posing as young women. They threatened to distribute these images to Jordan’s family, friends and relatives. If both men are found guilty, they will be sentenced to minimum 30 years of imprisonment. ( With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Nine soldiers of Indian Army lost their lives after their vehicle fell into a gorge in India's northernmost Union Territory of Ladakh. The accident occurred about 7km short of Kyari town in Ladakh</p>

<p>The troops were reportedly moving from Karu garrison to Kyari near Leh when the accident took place, defence officials said.</p>

<p>The Indian Army said that the soldiers were traveling in an Advanced Life Support vehicle, which was moving as part of a convoy from Leh to Nyoma.</p>

<p>It plunged off the road into the Valley at around 5.45-6:00 PM (Indian Standard Time), near Kiari, it was revealed.</p>

<p>There were 10 personnel travelling in the vehicle out of which nine died and one got injured.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Home Minister Amit Shah took to X&nbsp;(formerly Twitter), to condole&nbsp;the death of the personnel.</p>

<p>"Pained by the mishap near Leh in which we have lost personnel of the Indian Army. Their rich service to the nation will always be remembered," Modi was quoted as saying by the Prime Minister’s Office in a post on X.</p>

<p>"Condolences to the bereaved families. May those who are injured recover at the earliest," he said.</p>

<p>Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, "Saddened by the loss of Indian Army personnel due to an accident near Leh in Ladakh. We will never forget their exemplary service to our nation."</p>

<p>"My thoughts are with the bereaved families. The injured personnel have been rushed to the Field Hospital. Praying for their speedy recovery," Singh said, without mentioning the number of soldiers killed and injured in the accident.</p>

<p>Condoling the death of the soldiers, Home Minister Amit Shah said, "Deeply saddened by the tragic road accident in Ladakh in which we lost our valiant soldiers, as their vehicle fell into a gorge."</p>

<p>"The entire nation stands shoulder to shoulder with the bereaved families in this hour of grief. My sincerest condolences to them. May the injured recover at the earliest," Shah posted on X.</p>

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Nine soldiers of Indian Army lost their lives after their vehicle fell into a gorge in India's northernmost Union Territory of Ladakh. The accident occurred about 7km short of Kyari town in Ladakh The troops were reportedly moving from Karu garrison to Kyari near Leh when the accident took place, defence officials said.

Nine soldiers of Indian Army lost their lives after their vehicle fell into a gorge in India's northernmost Union Territory of Ladakh. The accident occurred about 7km short of Kyari town in Ladakh The troops were reportedly moving from Karu garrison to Kyari near Leh when the accident took place, defence officials said. The Indian Army said that the soldiers were traveling in an Advanced Life Support vehicle, which was moving as part of a convoy from Leh to Nyoma. It plunged off the road into the Valley at around 5.45-6:00 PM (Indian Standard Time), near Kiari, it was revealed. There were 10 personnel travelling in the vehicle out of which nine died and one got injured. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Home Minister Amit Shah took to X (formerly Twitter), to condole the death of the personnel. "Pained by the mishap near Leh in which we have lost personnel of the Indian Army. Their rich service to the nation will always be remembered," Modi was quoted as saying by the Prime Minister’s Office in a post on X. "Condolences to the bereaved families. May those who are injured recover at the earliest," he said. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, "Saddened by the loss of Indian Army personnel due to an accident near Leh in Ladakh. We will never forget their exemplary service to our nation." "My thoughts are with the bereaved families. The injured personnel have been rushed to the Field Hospital. Praying for their speedy recovery," Singh said, without mentioning the number of soldiers killed and injured in the accident. Condoling the death of the soldiers, Home Minister Amit Shah said, "Deeply saddened by the tragic road accident in Ladakh in which we lost our valiant soldiers, as their vehicle fell into a gorge." "The entire nation stands shoulder to shoulder with the bereaved families in this hour of grief. My sincerest condolences to them. May the injured recover at the earliest," Shah posted on X. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Ladakh: Nine Indian soldiers dead after Army vehicle plunges into gorge

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