<p>Netflix has finally pulled&nbsp;the trigger of&nbsp;its password-sharing crack down, and the first fatality is its 2017 social media comment that said 'love is sharing a password'.</p>

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<p>For Netflix subscribers, love is no longer sharing a password. Love now is paying for your friend's&nbsp;password so they can stream through their entertainment quota on a given day.</p>

<p>From May 24, if you listen to the top streaming platform's famous ta-dum sound at the start of your binge, somebody else pays for it. Then, well, that will no more be the case at least in the United States.</p>

<p>To be clear, while Netflix has been <a href="Netflix to launch paid password-sharing feature after subscriber numbers hit record high">experimenting with its anti-password sharing</a> test for the past many months in countries like Portugal, Canada, New Zealand and Spain — the rollout of password sharing ban outside a single household is currently taking place in the United States.</p>

<p>Starting May 24, Netflix will send an email about its password-sharing policies to members who share Netflix outside their household in the United States.</p>

<p>The password-sharing crackdown was originally supposed to start in the United States at the beginning of this year. But the streaming giant pushed it again in April to the month of May.</p>

<h2><strong>Netflix password-sharing: How much will it cost?</strong></h2>

<p>If a Netflix subscriber in the United States has a Netflix Standard plan that costs $15.49 per month, then they will have the option of adding one extra member who can use the service outside their household for $7.99 extra each month.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The subscribers to Netflix Premium package with 4K streaming will have the option of adding up to two extra members, each one costing $7.99 per head.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Netflix subscribers on its two cheapest plans (Basic or Standard with Ads, which cost $9.99 and $6.99 per month, respectively) do not have the option to add extra members to their account at all.</p>

<h2><strong>Netflix password-sharing: How to add an extra member?</strong></h2>

<p>According to a Netflix support page that&nbsp;explains the new setup, "extra members" will have their own password and profile. But they will be paid for by the person who "invited" them to join.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Extra member accounts must be activated in the same country. They can only view or download content on one device at a time.</p>

<h2><strong>Why is Netflix cracking down on passwords?</strong></h2>

<p>In April 2022, it was revealed that more than 100 million households were getting Netflix through password sharing. This was the same time when the company revealed it lost subscribers for the first time in over a decade.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO WATCH |&nbsp;Netflix faces its worst year in a decade, hints at crackdown on password sharing</strong></p>

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Netflix has finally pulled the trigger of its password-sharing crack down, and the first fatality is its 2017 social media comment that said 'love is sharing a password'.

Netflix has finally pulled the trigger of its password-sharing crack down, and the first fatality is its 2017 social media comment that said 'love is sharing a password'. For Netflix subscribers, love is no longer sharing a password. Love now is paying for your friend's password so they can stream through their entertainment quota on a given day. From May 24, if you listen to the top streaming platform's famous ta-dum sound at the start of your binge, somebody else pays for it. Then, well, that will no more be the case at least in the United States. To be clear, while Netflix has been experimenting with its anti-password sharing test for the past many months in countries like Portugal, Canada, New Zealand and Spain — the rollout of password sharing ban outside a single household is currently taking place in the United States. Starting May 24, Netflix will send an email about its password-sharing policies to members who share Netflix outside their household in the United States. The password-sharing crackdown was originally supposed to start in the United States at the beginning of this year. But the streaming giant pushed it again in April to the month of May. Netflix password-sharing: How much will it cost? If a Netflix subscriber in the United States has a Netflix Standard plan that costs $15.49 per month, then they will have the option of adding one extra member who can use the service outside their household for $7.99 extra each month. The subscribers to Netflix Premium package with 4K streaming will have the option of adding up to two extra members, each one costing $7.99 per head. Netflix subscribers on its two cheapest plans (Basic or Standard with Ads, which cost $9.99 and $6.99 per month, respectively) do not have the option to add extra members to their account at all. Netflix password-sharing: How to add an extra member? According to a Netflix support page that explains the new setup, "extra members" will have their own password and profile. But they will be paid for by the person who "invited" them to join. Extra member accounts must be activated in the same country. They can only view or download content on one device at a time. Why is Netflix cracking down on passwords? In April 2022, it was revealed that more than 100 million households were getting Netflix through password sharing. This was the same time when the company revealed it lost subscribers for the first time in over a decade. ALSO WATCH | Netflix faces its worst year in a decade, hints at crackdown on password sharing × After April 2022, as part of its strategy to turn around the subscriber growth, Netflix began cracking down on password sharing. 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>Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party was rocked by a spree of resignations of senior leadership on May 24. PTI’s senior vice president and spokesperson Fawad Chaudhry on Wednesday announced on Twitter that he was parting ways with the party, stating that he condemned violent protests that shattered the nation on May 9 following the PTI chief's arrest in an alleged corruption case.</p>

<p>Later on Wednesday, Khan’s close confidant Asad Umar, soon after his release from Rawalpindi's Adiala jail, announced his resignation from all party positions, except for its primary membership.</p>

<p>Among others, Nadia Sher Khan, a former PTI lawmaker from Imran Khan's home state of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, announced that she was resigning from the party.</p>

<h2><strong>What did Fawad Chaudhry, Asad Umar say?</strong></h2>

<p>Both top leaders of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), despite their fierce defence of Imran Khan's political positioning within Pakistan's complex civilian-military nexus of mutual dependence, stated May 9 vandalism as the reason behind their resignation.</p>

<p>"After my earlier statement where I unequivocally condemned the 9th May incidents, I have decided to take a break from politics.&nbsp;Therefore, I have resigned from my party position and parting ways with Imran Khan," Chaudhry wrote in a tweet on Wednesday evening.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO WATCH |&nbsp;Pakistan: PM vows to treat rioters with 'iron hands'</strong></p>

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<p>Earlier, PTI's top leader and party erstwhile whip Shireen Mazari also resigned from the party, after condemning violent protests staged by Khan’s supporters on May 9.</p>

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<p>She said in a statement, "I strongly condemn the May 9 violence. I have always condemned the violence of any kind."</p>

<p>Imran Khan has maintained that these are forced resignations.</p>

<p>Mazari had earlier voiced concerns about&nbsp;police brutality against PTI workers. She also claimed that the violence was part of a larger conspiracy against the PTI.</p>

<p>Mazari was then arrested five times in the following 14 days, and now she has also tendered her resignation. And not just that, Pakistan’s former foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, another close aide of Khan, was detained for “inciting violent protests” and threatening&nbsp;peace amid the country’s worsening political turmoil.</p>

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Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party was rocked by a spree of resignations of senior leadership on May 24. PTI’s senior vice president and spokesperson Fawad Chaudhry on Wednesday announced on Twitter that he was parting ways with the party, stating that he condemned violent protests that shattered the nation on May 9 following the PTI chief's arrest in an alleged corruption case.

Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party was rocked by a spree of resignations of senior leadership on May 24. PTI’s senior vice president and spokesperson Fawad Chaudhry on Wednesday announced on Twitter that he was parting ways with the party, stating that he condemned violent protests that shattered the nation on May 9 following the PTI chief's arrest in an alleged corruption case. Later on Wednesday, Khan’s close confidant Asad Umar, soon after his release from Rawalpindi's Adiala jail, announced his resignation from all party positions, except for its primary membership. Among others, Nadia Sher Khan, a former PTI lawmaker from Imran Khan's home state of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, announced that she was resigning from the party. What did Fawad Chaudhry, Asad Umar say? Both top leaders of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), despite their fierce defence of Imran Khan's political positioning within Pakistan's complex civilian-military nexus of mutual dependence, stated May 9 vandalism as the reason behind their resignation. "After my earlier statement where I unequivocally condemned the 9th May incidents, I have decided to take a break from politics. Therefore, I have resigned from my party position and parting ways with Imran Khan," Chaudhry wrote in a tweet on Wednesday evening. ALSO WATCH | Pakistan: PM vows to treat rioters with 'iron hands' × Earlier, PTI's top leader and party erstwhile whip Shireen Mazari also resigned from the party, after condemning violent protests staged by Khan’s supporters on May 9. ALSO READ | To coup or not coup: Pakistan Army’s options after Imran Khan’s 'mini-intifada' She said in a statement, "I strongly condemn the May 9 violence. I have always condemned the violence of any kind." Imran Khan has maintained that these are forced resignations. Mazari had earlier voiced concerns about police brutality against PTI workers. She also claimed that the violence was part of a larger conspiracy against the PTI. Mazari was then arrested five times in the following 14 days, and now she has also tendered her resignation. And not just that, Pakistan’s former foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, another close aide of Khan, was detained for “inciting violent protests” and threatening peace amid the country’s worsening political turmoil. 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>India's weather department announced that the capital of world's most populous nation is set to experience a much-needed respite from an earth-scorching heat wave that has gripped North India this May. The heatwave is expected to subside as temperature is likely to fall in the coming days due to change in western disturbances, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The Western Disturbance is hitting Northwest India. Its effect has started to be seen in Jammu-Kashmir," the IMD Delhi regional head Kuldeep Srivastava said, while referring to the weather phenomenon that typically results in lowered temperatures.</p>

<p>"On May 24 and 25, it will have its effect in northwest India, Delhi-NCR and north Rajasthan. It will be cloudy and some light rain may also occur," Srivastava said.</p>

<h2><strong>Delhi weather forecast: What does it predict?</strong></h2>

<p>Wednesday, May 24: The IMD weather forecast describes a "generally cloudy sky", along with light rain and thundershowers along with gusty winds towards afternoon and around evening at most places.</p>

<p>Thursday, May 25: The IMD weather forecast, for the second day in a row, describes a "generally cloudy sky" for Delhi and surrounding regions along with light rain and thundershowers.</p>

<p>Friday, May 26: By Friday, Delhi's weather is expected to be affected by a "generally cloudy sky" along with light rain and thundershowers at a few places.</p>

<h2><strong>Delhi weather forecast: How less rain is too less rain?</strong></h2>

<p>The IMD on Tuesday further noted that it may rain 1-2 cm in Delhi. This much rain typically leads to a temperature slash by 4-5 degrees Celsius.</p>

<p>There is also a chance of hailstorm in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, areas of Punjab connected with Himachal Pradesh and some areas of north Rajasthan during the period, the IMD scientist noted.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Delhi heatwave: How bad is it?</strong></h2>

<p>The Mercury on Tuesday ascended above 43 degrees Celsius.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Najafgarh was the hottest place in the national capital with a temperature of 46.2 degrees Celsius. Narela, Pitampura, and Pusa recorded 45.3 degrees Celsius, 45.8 degrees Celsius, and 45.8 degrees Celsius respectively.&nbsp;</p>

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India's weather department announced that the capital of world's most populous nation is set to experience a much-needed respite from an earth-scorching heat wave that has gripped North India this May.

India's weather department announced that the capital of world's most populous nation is set to experience a much-needed respite from an earth-scorching heat wave that has gripped North India this May. The heatwave is expected to subside as temperature is likely to fall in the coming days due to change in western disturbances, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said. "The Western Disturbance is hitting Northwest India. Its effect has started to be seen in Jammu-Kashmir," the IMD Delhi regional head Kuldeep Srivastava said, while referring to the weather phenomenon that typically results in lowered temperatures. "On May 24 and 25, it will have its effect in northwest India, Delhi-NCR and north Rajasthan. It will be cloudy and some light rain may also occur," Srivastava said. Delhi weather forecast: What does it predict? Wednesday, May 24: The IMD weather forecast describes a "generally cloudy sky", along with light rain and thundershowers along with gusty winds towards afternoon and around evening at most places. Thursday, May 25: The IMD weather forecast, for the second day in a row, describes a "generally cloudy sky" for Delhi and surrounding regions along with light rain and thundershowers. Friday, May 26: By Friday, Delhi's weather is expected to be affected by a "generally cloudy sky" along with light rain and thundershowers at a few places. Delhi weather forecast: How less rain is too less rain? The IMD on Tuesday further noted that it may rain 1-2 cm in Delhi. This much rain typically leads to a temperature slash by 4-5 degrees Celsius. There is also a chance of hailstorm in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, areas of Punjab connected with Himachal Pradesh and some areas of north Rajasthan during the period, the IMD scientist noted. Delhi heatwave: How bad is it? The Mercury on Tuesday ascended above 43 degrees Celsius. Delhi’s primary weather station Safdarjung Observatory on Monday recorded a maximum temperature of 43.7 degrees Celsius, four notches above normal. ALSO WATCH | Heatwave alert for several Indian states × Najafgarh was the hottest place in the national capital with a temperature of 46.2 degrees Celsius. Narela, Pitampura, and Pusa recorded 45.3 degrees Celsius, 45.8 degrees Celsius, and 45.8 degrees Celsius respectively. 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>A 95-year-old woman died at an Australian hospital, days after she was allegedly tasered by a police officer at an aged care facility in Cooma town in New South Wales about 114 km south of the national capital Canberra.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The lady, identified as Clare Nowland, was confirmed dead on Wednesday, May 24.</p>

<h2><strong>Australia tasering row: Who is the accused?</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Senior constable Kristian White, 33, is accused of tasering the deceased lady. White is due to appear in court for the offences of assault, occasioning actual bodily harm, common assault and recklessly causing grievous bodily harm. This&nbsp;can carry a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.</p>

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<p>White is due to appear at Cooma local court on July 5 but the constable continues to remain out of jail.</p>

<h2><strong>Australia tasering row: What happened?</strong></h2>

<p>Clare Nowland was allegedly tasered by police after she was found armed with a steak knife at Yallambee Lodge aged care facility in Cooma, Guardian reported.</p>

<p>The New South Wales police commissioner, Karen Webb, said Nowland’s family was informed of the charges related to the incident.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO WATCH | Australia's new cyber-policing model: Govt launches new plant to hunt down criminals</strong></p>

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<p>"The Nowland family have been informed of this development and our prayers and thoughts are with Mrs Nowland," she said.</p>

<p>The dementia patient sustained critical injuries, including a fractured skull in the incident.</p>

<p>Webb, who has refused requests to release bodycam footage of the incident, said she would not view it herself until investigators had finished gathering evidence.</p>

<p>"This has been traumatic for everyone in the police force,"&nbsp;she said.</p>

<p>"The community of New South Wales have trust in their police force … this is one incident out of over two&nbsp;million calls for assistance we get every year"</p>

<p>It has been revealed that the charges against the accused could be upgraded based on Nowland's condition as a dementia patient.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Webb said the charges could be upgraded based on Nowland’s condition.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She, however, defended suspending White from duty without pay, stating that people are innocent until proven guilty.</p>

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A 95-year-old woman died at an Australian hospital, days after she was allegedly tasered by a police officer at an aged care facility in Cooma town in New South Wales about 114 km south of the national capital Canberra.

A 95-year-old woman died at an Australian hospital, days after she was allegedly tasered by a police officer at an aged care facility in Cooma town in New South Wales about 114 km south of the national capital Canberra. The lady, identified as Clare Nowland, was confirmed dead on Wednesday, May 24. Australia tasering row: Who is the accused? Senior constable Kristian White, 33, is accused of tasering the deceased lady. White is due to appear in court for the offences of assault, occasioning actual bodily harm, common assault and recklessly causing grievous bodily harm. This can carry a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. ALSO READ | Australia: Cop who tasered 95-year-old woman with dementia suspended from duty, says report White is due to appear at Cooma local court on July 5 but the constable continues to remain out of jail. Australia tasering row: What happened? Clare Nowland was allegedly tasered by police after she was found armed with a steak knife at Yallambee Lodge aged care facility in Cooma, Guardian reported. The New South Wales police commissioner, Karen Webb, said Nowland’s family was informed of the charges related to the incident. ALSO WATCH | Australia's new cyber-policing model: Govt launches new plant to hunt down criminals × "The Nowland family have been informed of this development and our prayers and thoughts are with Mrs Nowland," she said. The dementia patient sustained critical injuries, including a fractured skull in the incident. Webb, who has refused requests to release bodycam footage of the incident, said she would not view it herself until investigators had finished gathering evidence. "This has been traumatic for everyone in the police force," she said. "The community of New South Wales have trust in their police force … this is one incident out of over two million calls for assistance we get every year" It has been revealed that the charges against the accused could be upgraded based on Nowland's condition as a dementia patient. Webb said the charges could be upgraded based on Nowland’s condition. She, however, defended suspending White from duty without pay, stating that people are innocent until proven guilty. "He is afforded the same opportunity as any other resident and his employment will continue to be reviewed, but at the moment he’s still suspended from the workplace," she said. 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>Facebook-parent company Meta is set to execute another round of job cuts as part of founder Mark Zuckerberg's goal of greater efficiency in 2023. Among other tech significants, Alibaba too announced job cuts in its cloud sector without specifying the exact number.</p>

<p>Affected employees are expected to be notified on Wednesday (May 24), Washington Post reported, while citing persons familiar with the matter.</p>

<h2><strong>Meta latest layoffs: How are they different?</strong></h2>

<p>As part of the "Year of Efficiency" move, Meta said that it would eliminate 21,000 roles.</p>

<p>The latest round of layoffs will result in job cuts for 10,000 employees, the Washington Post report added.</p>

<p>The current round of layoffs will affect Meta employees who work on trust and safety issues in Meta's business divisions.</p>

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<p>Meta Platforms Inc. will now fire people who put up an online fight against misinformation and fake news across Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meta's layoffs are part of a larger trend among tech giants in and beyond Silicon Valley that are executing job cuts citing an industry-wide downturn and the need for cost-cutting.</p>

<p>Meta joins Google, Amazon and Microsoft in trimming tens of thousands of jobs among a host of tech sector companies that kicked off a layoff spree last year.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Meta not alone: Alibaba to join layoff spree as well</strong></h2>

<p>On Tuesday, Alibaba announced its plans to cut roughly seven&nbsp;per cent workforce in its cloud department.</p>

<p>As of March 2023, Alibaba had more than 250,000 employees under its roster, although it is unclear how workers are divided between departments.</p>

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<p>In 2021, Alibaba Cloud had become the subject of regulatory oversight by the Chinese Communist Party after it reported a major software error to authorities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It also played a role in China’s largest cybersecurity data leak in 2022, further inviting Beijing’s authoritarian gaze.</p>

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Facebook-parent company Meta is set to execute another round of job cuts as part of founder Mark Zuckerberg's goal of greater efficiency in 2023. Among other tech significants, Alibaba too announced job cuts in its cloud sector without specifying the exact number. Affected employees are expected to be notified on Wednesday (May 24), Washington Post reported, while citing persons familiar with the matter. Meta latest layoffs: How are they different? As part of the "Year of Efficiency" move, Meta said that it would eliminate 21,000 roles. The latest round of layoffs will result in job cuts for 10,000 employees, the Washington Post report added. The current round of layoffs will affect Meta employees who work on trust and safety issues in Meta's business divisions. ALSO READ | Meta begins layoffs; to leave 10,000 without jobs across Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp Meta Platforms Inc. will now fire people who put up an online fight against misinformation and fake news across Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. Meta's layoffs are part of a larger trend among tech giants in and beyond Silicon Valley that are executing job cuts citing an industry-wide downturn and the need for cost-cutting. Meta joins Google, Amazon and Microsoft in trimming tens of thousands of jobs among a host of tech sector companies that kicked off a layoff spree last year. Meta not alone: Alibaba to join layoff spree as well On Tuesday, Alibaba announced its plans to cut roughly seven per cent workforce in its cloud department. As of March 2023, Alibaba had more than 250,000 employees under its roster, although it is unclear how workers are divided between departments. ALSO WATCH | Big tech's innovative layoff strategy: Resign voluntarily, take home 1-hr pay | Newspoint | WION × In 2021, Alibaba Cloud had become the subject of regulatory oversight by the Chinese Communist Party after it reported a major software error to authorities. It also played a role in China’s largest cybersecurity data leak in 2022, further inviting Beijing’s authoritarian gaze. Reports in financial dailies have made many wonder if Alibaba’s latest layoff move is an attempt to concede to market forces or Chinese political nuances. 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>UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's government on Tuesday announced a number of overseas student curbs to slash immigration. The move is set to affect hundreds of thousands of Indian youngsters studying in the United Kingdom.</p>

<h2><strong>UK's latest immigration curbs: What do they mean?</strong></h2>

<p>Under the new proposals, the individuals enrolled in postgraduate courses designated as research programmes will be able to bring dependents to the United Kingdom while they study.</p>

<p>Individuals enrolled in postgraduate courses without the status of 'research programmes' will no longer be able to bring dependents to the UK.</p>

<h2><strong>What does it mean for those working part-time jobs?</strong></h2>

<p>A number of overseas students often take the route of part-time jobs to support their expenses. More often than not, such jobs are not payroll jobs and the students get paid handouts from their employers in return for the jobs they do.</p>

<p>The part-time job status for overseas students remains ambiguous without any policy-based clarity from Downing Street so far.</p>

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<p>But it has been clearly stated that overseas students will be prevented from switching "out of the student route into work routes" before their studies have been completed.</p>

<p>There will also be "improved and more enforcement activity" and a clamp down on "unscrupulous agents" using education as a cover for immigration, according to a government statement.</p>

<h2><strong>UK immigration curbs: Are they needed?</strong></h2>

<p>After a drop during the pandemic, net migration has been steadily on the rise in the United Kingdom and is reportedly expected to hit a record high this year.</p>

<p>The Conservative Party, despite a flurry of prime ministerial replacements, has remained constant on its hardline stance to focus on limiting the number of international immigrants.</p>

<p>Official figures published last November estimated net migration to June 2022 at just over 500,000.</p>

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<p>Some 136,000 visas were issued to dependants of international students last year -- up eight-fold from the 16,000 in 2019, Home Secretary Suella Braverman said in a written statement to parliament.</p>

<p>The minister said overseas students played an important part in supporting the UK economy.</p>

<p>But she added that it should not come at the cost of the government's "commitment to the public to lower overall migration and ensure that migration to the UK is highly skilled and therefore provides the most benefit".</p>

<p><strong>ALSO WATCH |&nbsp;UK announces law to stop illegal immigrants</strong></p>

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<p>Braverman said the proposals struck the "right balance" and would likely see net migration "fall to pre-pandemic levels in the medium term".</p>

<p>Uncontrolled immigration from the European Union was one of the main battlegrounds of the Brexit referendum in 2016 which saw the UK leave the EU.</p>

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UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's government on Tuesday announced a number of overseas student curbs to slash immigration. The move is set to affect hundreds of thousands of Indian youngsters studying in the United Kingdom.

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's government on Tuesday announced a number of overseas student curbs to slash immigration. The move is set to affect hundreds of thousands of Indian youngsters studying in the United Kingdom. UK's latest immigration curbs: What do they mean? Under the new proposals, the individuals enrolled in postgraduate courses designated as research programmes will be able to bring dependents to the United Kingdom while they study. Individuals enrolled in postgraduate courses without the status of 'research programmes' will no longer be able to bring dependents to the UK. What does it mean for those working part-time jobs? A number of overseas students often take the route of part-time jobs to support their expenses. More often than not, such jobs are not payroll jobs and the students get paid handouts from their employers in return for the jobs they do. The part-time job status for overseas students remains ambiguous without any policy-based clarity from Downing Street so far. ALSO READ | Part-time jobs, skipped meals: Indian students in UK battle to stay afloat But it has been clearly stated that overseas students will be prevented from switching "out of the student route into work routes" before their studies have been completed. There will also be "improved and more enforcement activity" and a clamp down on "unscrupulous agents" using education as a cover for immigration, according to a government statement. UK immigration curbs: Are they needed? After a drop during the pandemic, net migration has been steadily on the rise in the United Kingdom and is reportedly expected to hit a record high this year. The Conservative Party, despite a flurry of prime ministerial replacements, has remained constant on its hardline stance to focus on limiting the number of international immigrants. Official figures published last November estimated net migration to June 2022 at just over 500,000. ALSO READ | Sunak, Braverman, Patel: The 'proud British' going after illegal immigration Some 136,000 visas were issued to dependants of international students last year -- up eight-fold from the 16,000 in 2019, Home Secretary Suella Braverman said in a written statement to parliament. The minister said overseas students played an important part in supporting the UK economy. But she added that it should not come at the cost of the government's "commitment to the public to lower overall migration and ensure that migration to the UK is highly skilled and therefore provides the most benefit". ALSO WATCH | UK announces law to stop illegal immigrants × Braverman said the proposals struck the "right balance" and would likely see net migration "fall to pre-pandemic levels in the medium term". Uncontrolled immigration from the European Union was one of the main battlegrounds of the Brexit referendum in 2016 which saw the UK leave the EU. (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>Britain's Special Air Service and other special forces have reportedly been involved in clandestine operations in at least 19 countries since 2011, a study by London-based Action by Armed Violence has revealed. The British special forces also operated in Russia to protect the country's athletes against potential Islamic terror attacks during the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics.</p>

<p>Closer to India, in Pakistan, the British special forces operated to locate and target potential Al-Qaeda and Taliban operatives.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO WATCH | US document leak reveals 50 UK special forces working in Ukraine</strong></p>

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<p>The study, which describes the aforementioned British armed force constituents as "shadowy units", stated that this covert deployment has been carried out in several countries, including Nigeria, the Philippines, Russia, Syria, Ukraine and Sudan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The London-based research group has compiled a list of these activities based on media leaks.</p>

<h2><strong>Pakistan and Russia: How British special forces operate(d) there?</strong></h2>

<p>The report said that the Special Boat Service (SBS) and Special Reconnaissance Regiment (SRR) members from the UK participated in operations in Pakistan. “They worked alongside American forces to locate and target high-value individuals linked to al-Qaeda and the Taliban,” it said.</p>

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<p>It also revealed that UK Special Forces had a presence in Russia during the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, “where they were tasked with protecting athletes against potential Islamic terror attacks.”</p>

<h2><strong>Where have British forces&nbsp;clandestinely operated?</strong></h2>

<p>According to Action on Armed Violence, since 2011, &nbsp;UK Special Forces (UKSF) have been primed to contact or surveil hostile forces in Algeria, Estonia, France, Iran/Oman (Strait of Hormuz), Iraq, Kenya, Libya, Mali, Mediterranean (Cyprus), Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Russia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Ukraine and Yemen.</p>

<p>"There are a further six sites where UKSF have trained foreign forces or where they have based themselves before launching into another country. These are: Burkina Faso, Oman, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Djibouti," the report adds.</p>

<p>There are also another seven locations, not included in the above lists, known to be used by UKSF for their own exercises and engagements, it states further, adding these locations to be: Albania, Falklands, Gibraltar, Belize, Brunei, Malaysia, and Canada.</p>

<p>The report says that in many missions, the UK Special Forces are sent off "without any parliamentary approval" beforehand.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>British overseas troop operations: A decade of controversies</strong></h2>

<p>The British Special Air Services (SAS) is reported to be behind the deliberate assassination of British citizens in Iraq and Syria, and the alleged cover-up of multiple killings of innocent Afghan civilians, including children.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The British SAS also reportedly outsourced its operatives to MI6, the British intelligence powerhouse, to deny "kill-or-capture missions in Yemen".&nbsp;</p>

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Britain's Special Air Service and other special forces have reportedly been involved in clandestine operations in at least 19 countries since 2011, a study by London-based Action by Armed Violence has revealed.

Britain's Special Air Service and other special forces have reportedly been involved in clandestine operations in at least 19 countries since 2011, a study by London-based Action by Armed Violence has revealed. The British special forces also operated in Russia to protect the country's athletes against potential Islamic terror attacks during the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics. Closer to India, in Pakistan, the British special forces operated to locate and target potential Al-Qaeda and Taliban operatives. ALSO WATCH | US document leak reveals 50 UK special forces working in Ukraine × The study, which describes the aforementioned British armed force constituents as "shadowy units", stated that this covert deployment has been carried out in several countries, including Nigeria, the Philippines, Russia, Syria, Ukraine and Sudan. The London-based research group has compiled a list of these activities based on media leaks. Pakistan and Russia: How British special forces operate(d) there? The report said that the Special Boat Service (SBS) and Special Reconnaissance Regiment (SRR) members from the UK participated in operations in Pakistan. “They worked alongside American forces to locate and target high-value individuals linked to al-Qaeda and the Taliban,” it said. ALSO READ | World's most powerful special forces It also revealed that UK Special Forces had a presence in Russia during the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, “where they were tasked with protecting athletes against potential Islamic terror attacks.” Where have British forces clandestinely operated? According to Action on Armed Violence, since 2011, UK Special Forces (UKSF) have been primed to contact or surveil hostile forces in Algeria, Estonia, France, Iran/Oman (Strait of Hormuz), Iraq, Kenya, Libya, Mali, Mediterranean (Cyprus), Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Russia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Ukraine and Yemen. "There are a further six sites where UKSF have trained foreign forces or where they have based themselves before launching into another country. These are: Burkina Faso, Oman, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Djibouti," the report adds. There are also another seven locations, not included in the above lists, known to be used by UKSF for their own exercises and engagements, it states further, adding these locations to be: Albania, Falklands, Gibraltar, Belize, Brunei, Malaysia, and Canada. The report says that in many missions, the UK Special Forces are sent off "without any parliamentary approval" beforehand. British overseas troop operations: A decade of controversies The British Special Air Services (SAS) is reported to be behind the deliberate assassination of British citizens in Iraq and Syria, and the alleged cover-up of multiple killings of innocent Afghan civilians, including children. The British SAS also reportedly outsourced its operatives to MI6, the British intelligence powerhouse, to deny "kill-or-capture missions in Yemen". 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>A woman in eastern India's Jharkhand state has given birth to five children at once. The delivery took place in the Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in the state capital Ranchi, about 1,300 km southeast of New Delhi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>All five babies are reportedly in healthy condition. They have been kept in the Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for observation.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"A woman from Chatar has given birth to five children at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at RIMS," Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences wrote on Twitter. &nbsp;</p>

<p>"The babies are under the supervision of doctors in the NICU. A successful delivery was conducted under the leadership of Dr Shashi Bala Singh," it added.</p>

<p>While the newborn babies are reported to be underweight, they remain stable. All five babies and their mother are currently being monitored by a team of doctors.</p>

<p>Five children born at once are known as quintuplets.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Quintuplets occur naturally in 1 in 55 million births. The first quintuplets known to survive infancy were the identical female Canadian Dionne Quintuplets, born in 1934.</p>

<p>With India recently acquiring the status of the most populous nation on the planet, by virtue of the sheer size of its population, rare birth events such as the one reported from Jharkhand on Tuesday are not as shocking in a country of over 1.4 billion people.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;California: Twins arrive in the world on a different day, month and year</strong></p>

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<p>In September 2019, 73-year-old Erramatti Mangayamma in Andhra Pradesh state gave birth to twins and is believed to be the oldest person ever to give birth. She became pregnant through In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) and doctors delivered the babies via caesarian section.</p>

<h2><strong>Most babies born at once</strong></h2>

<p>A South African woman in June 2021 reportedly gave birth to 10 babies, 7 boys and 3 girls, in what became a new world record.</p>

<p>Prior to that, in May 2021, 25-year-old Halima Cissé from Mali gave birth to nine babies.</p>

<p>According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the greatest officially recorded number of children born to one mother is 69.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Her name is unknown, but we know she was the first wife of Feodor Vassilyev (b. 1707–c.1782), a peasant from Shuya, Russia.</p>

<p>She gave birth to 16 pairs of twins, seven sets of triplets and four sets of quadruplets.</p>

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A woman in eastern India's Jharkhand state has given birth to five children at once. The delivery took place in the Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in the state capital Ranchi, about 1,300 km southeast of New Delhi.

A woman in eastern India's Jharkhand state has given birth to five children at once. The delivery took place in the Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in the state capital Ranchi, about 1,300 km southeast of New Delhi. All five babies are reportedly in healthy condition. They have been kept in the Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for observation. ALSO READ | A remarkable rise in life expectancy in India but efforts needed to improve country's healthcare: Report "A woman from Chatar has given birth to five children at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at RIMS," Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences wrote on Twitter. "The babies are under the supervision of doctors in the NICU. A successful delivery was conducted under the leadership of Dr Shashi Bala Singh," it added. While the newborn babies are reported to be underweight, they remain stable. All five babies and their mother are currently being monitored by a team of doctors. Five children born at once are known as quintuplets. Quintuplets occur naturally in 1 in 55 million births. The first quintuplets known to survive infancy were the identical female Canadian Dionne Quintuplets, born in 1934. With India recently acquiring the status of the most populous nation on the planet, by virtue of the sheer size of its population, rare birth events such as the one reported from Jharkhand on Tuesday are not as shocking in a country of over 1.4 billion people. ALSO READ | California: Twins arrive in the world on a different day, month and year × In September 2019, 73-year-old Erramatti Mangayamma in Andhra Pradesh state gave birth to twins and is believed to be the oldest person ever to give birth. She became pregnant through In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) and doctors delivered the babies via caesarian section. Most babies born at once A South African woman in June 2021 reportedly gave birth to 10 babies, 7 boys and 3 girls, in what became a new world record. Prior to that, in May 2021, 25-year-old Halima Cissé from Mali gave birth to nine babies. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the greatest officially recorded number of children born to one mother is 69. Her name is unknown, but we know she was the first wife of Feodor Vassilyev (b. 1707–c.1782), a peasant from Shuya, Russia. She gave birth to 16 pairs of twins, seven sets of triplets and four sets of quadruplets. 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 world paused briefly when the visuals of an explosion in Pentagon's premises began making rounds on social media on Monday. The image, which began circulating on Twitter on May 22, showed an explosion on a grass lawn outside the Pentagon.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The original post has since been removed.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Pentagon explosion visuals: Did an explosion really happen?</strong></h2>

<p>The US Department of Defense has clarified that there has been no explosion in and even in the vicinity of the Pentagon's premises.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A Department of Defense spokesperson was quoted as saying by Forbes that the image purportedly showing an explosion in Pentagon's premises is a piece of "misinformation". The Arlington Fire department shortly tweeted that there is "NO explosion or incident" at or near the Pentagon reservation.</p>

<h2><strong>'No immediate danger or hazards to public': Arlington Fire department</strong></h2>

<p>The Arlington fire department clarified that there is 'no immediate danger or hazards to the public' around the Pentagon.</p>

<p>So far, the source of the viral image remains undetermined.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>AI-generated deep fakes in spotlight</strong></h2>

<p>The deep fakes generated by Artificial Intelligence have been in the spotlight for their life-like depictions of absolutely real people and subjects. They have spread on social media like wildfire.</p>

<p>The proliferation of such deep fakes has increased after a series of highly-powerful AI technologies, including OpenAI's ChatGPT, became public.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/in-pics-pope-francis-gets-an-artificial-intelligence-makeover-internet-stunned-576681">In Pics | Pope Francis gets an Artificial Intelligence-makeover; Internet stunned</a></strong></p>

<p>The AI's life-like depictions include Pope Francis wearing a Balenciaga coat as well as AI-generated viral images of former President Donald Trump resisting authorities during a fake arrest.</p>

<p>The image depicting a blast inside Pentagon's premises too has been described as a deepfake.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO WATCH |&nbsp;AI-generated pic of Pope Francis in bougie puffer jacket goes viral</strong></p>

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<p>Meanwhile, last week, the words of caution related to the regulation of Artificial Intelligence came from none other than Samuel Altman, the CEO of most-successful A.I. startup of the day, ChatGPT-maker OpenAI.</p>

<p>In a US Senate hearing last week, Altman said:"If this technology goes wrong, it can go quite wrong."</p>

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The world paused briefly when the visuals of an explosion in Pentagon's premises began making rounds on social media on Monday. The image, which began circulating on Twitter on May 22, showed an explosion on a grass lawn outside the Pentagon. The original post has since been removed. Pentagon explosion visuals: Did an explosion really happen? The US Department of Defense has clarified that there has been no explosion in and even in the vicinity of the Pentagon's premises. A Department of Defense spokesperson was quoted as saying by Forbes that the image purportedly showing an explosion in Pentagon's premises is a piece of "misinformation". The Arlington Fire department shortly tweeted that there is "NO explosion or incident" at or near the Pentagon reservation. 'No immediate danger or hazards to public': Arlington Fire department The Arlington fire department clarified that there is 'no immediate danger or hazards to the public' around the Pentagon. So far, the source of the viral image remains undetermined. AI-generated deep fakes in spotlight The deep fakes generated by Artificial Intelligence have been in the spotlight for their life-like depictions of absolutely real people and subjects. They have spread on social media like wildfire. The proliferation of such deep fakes has increased after a series of highly-powerful AI technologies, including OpenAI's ChatGPT, became public. ALSO READ | In Pics | Pope Francis gets an Artificial Intelligence-makeover; Internet stunned The AI's life-like depictions include Pope Francis wearing a Balenciaga coat as well as AI-generated viral images of former President Donald Trump resisting authorities during a fake arrest. The image depicting a blast inside Pentagon's premises too has been described as a deepfake. ALSO WATCH | AI-generated pic of Pope Francis in bougie puffer jacket goes viral × Meanwhile, last week, the words of caution related to the regulation of Artificial Intelligence came from none other than Samuel Altman, the CEO of most-successful A.I. startup of the day, ChatGPT-maker OpenAI. In a US Senate hearing last week, Altman said:"If this technology goes wrong, it can go quite wrong." Altman proposed the formation of a US or global agency that would license the most powerful AI systems and have the authority to "take that license away and ensure compliance with safety standards." 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>Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan got a major boost towards a successive presidential term after Sinan Ogan, the third-placed presidential election candidate, assured his support to the incumbent president.</p>

<p>Ogan announced his support for Erdogan in a press conference in Ankara on Monday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The support for Erdogan from Ogan, who received 5.17 per cent of votes in the first round of the presidential polls on May 14, comes ahead of the scheduled runoff vote between the incumbent president and the opposition's Kemal Kilicdaroglu.</p>

<p>Erdogan received 49.52 per cent of votes in the first round, with a five-point lead over Kilicdaroglu.</p>

<h2><strong>Why is Ogan supporting Erdogan?</strong></h2>

<p>This is because the incumbent president has promised to take forward some of Ogan's key campaign promises. Ogan had put in the condition of his endorsement of either candidate on strong immigration policies and some Kurdish groups he has described as terrorists.</p>

<p>Asked why he did not support National Alliance's candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu, Ogan said that the National Alliance "failed to convince" his party of their key agendas related to immigration and counter-terrorism.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO WATCH |&nbsp;Gravitas: Did Erdogan rig Turkey elections</strong></p>

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<p>Ogan claimed that Turkey was at a "critical juncture," and laid out four priorities he said needed to be addressed urgently.</p>

<p>First is the issue of refugees and migrants in Turkey, he said, as per CNN.&nbsp;Second, the "urgent national security threat" following the recent earthquakes. Third, the economic problems "caused by domestic and foreign dynamics that have caused deep issues in the public." And fourth, the fight against terrorism in Turkey, which he said needed to be "addressed on all fronts, including financially."</p>

<h2><strong>Who is Sinan Ogan?</strong></h2>

<p>Sinan Ogan has been described by the Turkish media as a 'fringe, ultranationalist politician'. The Ancestral Alliance nominated Ogan as its presidential candidate.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ogan's support for Erdogan has put him in the position of being the kingmaker.</p>

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<p>The Ancestral Alliance has now announced that each political party within it will make a decision, on backing either Erdogan or Kilicdaroglu, on its own.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The main party within the alliance, the Victory Party, is expected to make an announcement on Tuesday.</p>

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Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan got a major boost towards a successive presidential term after Sinan Ogan, the third-placed presidential election candidate, assured his support to the incumbent president.

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan got a major boost towards a successive presidential term after Sinan Ogan, the third-placed presidential election candidate, assured his support to the incumbent president. Ogan announced his support for Erdogan in a press conference in Ankara on Monday. The support for Erdogan from Ogan, who received 5.17 per cent of votes in the first round of the presidential polls on May 14, comes ahead of the scheduled runoff vote between the incumbent president and the opposition's Kemal Kilicdaroglu. Erdogan received 49.52 per cent of votes in the first round, with a five-point lead over Kilicdaroglu. Why is Ogan supporting Erdogan? This is because the incumbent president has promised to take forward some of Ogan's key campaign promises. Ogan had put in the condition of his endorsement of either candidate on strong immigration policies and some Kurdish groups he has described as terrorists. Asked why he did not support National Alliance's candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu, Ogan said that the National Alliance "failed to convince" his party of their key agendas related to immigration and counter-terrorism. ALSO WATCH | Gravitas: Did Erdogan rig Turkey elections × Ogan claimed that Turkey was at a "critical juncture," and laid out four priorities he said needed to be addressed urgently. First is the issue of refugees and migrants in Turkey, he said, as per CNN. Second, the "urgent national security threat" following the recent earthquakes. Third, the economic problems "caused by domestic and foreign dynamics that have caused deep issues in the public." And fourth, the fight against terrorism in Turkey, which he said needed to be "addressed on all fronts, including financially." Who is Sinan Ogan? Sinan Ogan has been described by the Turkish media as a 'fringe, ultranationalist politician'. The Ancestral Alliance nominated Ogan as its presidential candidate. Ogan's support for Erdogan has put him in the position of being the kingmaker. ALSO READ | Turkey: Erdogan expresses confidence amid opposition split The Ancestral Alliance has now announced that each political party within it will make a decision, on backing either Erdogan or Kilicdaroglu, on its own. The main party within the alliance, the Victory Party, is expected to make an announcement on Tuesday. 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>India's central bank recently announced that ₹2,000 currency notes will be sent out of circulation. While they will continue to be legal tender even after the cutoff date of September 30, 2023, people are encouraged to either deposit or exchange these notes.</p>

<p>The ₹2,000 notes form the largest currency denomination in India. As of March 31, 2023, ₹2,000 currency notes constituted 10.8 per cent of notes in circulation. This translates to about ₹3.62 lakh crore of currency notes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Once this proportion of the currency is out of use, ₹500 will be the largest currency denomination in India. On Monday, the Reserve Bank of India governor was asked if there was any consideration to bring back the ₹1000 currency notes.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/what-rbi-will-do-with-your-out-of-use-rs2000-currency-note-595116">What will RBI do with your out-of-use ₹2,000 currency notes?</a></strong></p>

<p>The governor revealed that the Reserve Bank of India does not&nbsp;plan to reintroduce ₹1,000 banknotes to ease the impact following the withdrawal of ₹ 2,000 notes.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indians-might-rush-to-buy-gold-and-real-estate-after-2000-note-withdrawal-will-help-boost-economy-595175">Indians rush to jewellery stores, petrol pumps after 2,000 note withdrawal</a></strong></p>

<p>Das called reports on the subject "speculative".</p>

<p>"That's speculative. There's no such proposal right now," Das said when asked whether there is a possibility of reintroducing ₹ 1,000 notes.</p>

<h2><strong>No need to rush to banks: India's central bank chief</strong></h2>

<p>Speaking to journalists for the first time since the move, Das also said that no one should rush to banks to return or exchange their ₹2,000 notes.</p>

<p>"There is no reason to rush to banks now. You have four months, till September 30," the RBI Governor said. He added that the deadline was given so that people take the matter seriously.</p>

<h2><b>How will it affect the Indian economy?</b></h2>

<p>The impact of the withdrawal on the economy will be "very, very marginal", the RBI governor said, adding ₹2,000 notes made up for just 10.8 per cent of the total currency in circulation.</p>

<p>"₹2000 banknotes were introduced primarily to replenish the notes withdrawn following demonstration," the RBI chief added.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO WATCH |&nbsp;Reserve Bank of India: 'Clean money policy' reason for withdrawal</strong></p>

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<p>Eighty-nine per cent of the ₹2,000 notes were issued before March 2017. They are said to be at the end of their estimated life span of four to five years.</p>

<p>"The total value of these banknotes in circulation has declined from ₹6.73 lakh crore at its peak as on March 31, 2018 (37.3 per cent of notes in circulation) to ₹3.62 lakh crore, constituting only 10.8 per cent of notes in circulation on March 31, 2023," RBI said.</p>

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India's central bank recently announced that ₹2,000 currency notes will be sent out of circulation. While they will continue to be legal tender even after the cutoff date of September 30, 2023, people are encouraged to either deposit or exchange these notes.

India's central bank recently announced that ₹2,000 currency notes will be sent out of circulation. While they will continue to be legal tender even after the cutoff date of September 30, 2023, people are encouraged to either deposit or exchange these notes. The ₹2,000 notes form the largest currency denomination in India. As of March 31, 2023, ₹2,000 currency notes constituted 10.8 per cent of notes in circulation. This translates to about ₹3.62 lakh crore of currency notes. Once this proportion of the currency is out of use, ₹500 will be the largest currency denomination in India. On Monday, the Reserve Bank of India governor was asked if there was any consideration to bring back the ₹1000 currency notes. ALSO READ | What will RBI do with your out-of-use ₹2,000 currency notes? The governor revealed that the Reserve Bank of India does not plan to reintroduce ₹1,000 banknotes to ease the impact following the withdrawal of ₹ 2,000 notes. ALSO READ | Indians rush to jewellery stores, petrol pumps after 2,000 note withdrawal Das called reports on the subject "speculative". "That's speculative. There's no such proposal right now," Das said when asked whether there is a possibility of reintroducing ₹ 1,000 notes. No need to rush to banks: India's central bank chief Speaking to journalists for the first time since the move, Das also said that no one should rush to banks to return or exchange their ₹2,000 notes. "There is no reason to rush to banks now. You have four months, till September 30," the RBI Governor said. He added that the deadline was given so that people take the matter seriously. How will it affect the Indian economy? The impact of the withdrawal on the economy will be "very, very marginal", the RBI governor said, adding ₹2,000 notes made up for just 10.8 per cent of the total currency in circulation. "₹2000 banknotes were introduced primarily to replenish the notes withdrawn following demonstration," the RBI chief added. ALSO WATCH | Reserve Bank of India: 'Clean money policy' reason for withdrawal × Eighty-nine per cent of the ₹2,000 notes were issued before March 2017. They are said to be at the end of their estimated life span of four to five years. "The total value of these banknotes in circulation has declined from ₹6.73 lakh crore at its peak as on March 31, 2018 (37.3 per cent of notes in circulation) to ₹3.62 lakh crore, constituting only 10.8 per cent of notes in circulation on March 31, 2023," RBI said. 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 World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday called for reforms by individual countries in preparation for the next pandemic. The WHO head also asked member nations to honour a previous commitment to boost annual financing for the global health agency.</p>

<p>The development comes weeks after the WHO ended global emergency status for the Covid pandemic which killed millions worldwide during its course of over two years and left a trail of devastating economic consequences globally.</p>

<h2><strong>Preventing the next pandemic: What it means?</strong></h2>

<p>Speaking at the WHO's annual health assembly, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said it was time to advance negotiations on preventing the next pandemic.</p>

<p>"We cannot kick this can down the road," the WHO Director-General said in a major address to the agency's member states, warning that the next pandemic was bound to "come knocking".</p>

<p>"If we do not make the changes that must be made, then who will? And if we do not make them now, then when?" he said.</p>

<h2><strong>World Health Assembly in Geneva</strong></h2>

<p>The 10-day annual World Health Assembly in Geneva coincides with WHO's 75th anniversary. It aims to address global health challenges, including future pandemics.</p>

<p>The WHO's 194 member states are currently negotiating reforms to the binding rules that fix their obligations in the event of an international health threat. The member states are also reportedly drafting a broader pandemic treaty. This treaty will be&nbsp;up for ratification next year.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO WATCH |&nbsp;WHO declares Covid-19 pandemic is over; restrictions lifted globally</strong></p>

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<p>"A commitment from this generation (to a pandemic accord) is important because it is this generation that experienced how awful a small virus could be," Tedros was quoted as saying by Reuters.</p>

<p>Countries are also set to consider later on Monday the WHO's 2024-2025 budget.</p>

<h2><strong>Calls for a global pandemic prevention fund</strong></h2>

<p>The WHO is facing calls for reform after an independent panel recently described it as "underpowered" when the Covid pandemic first struck. It found that the global health body had&nbsp;limited powers to investigate outbreaks and coordinate containment measures, reflecting WHO's widely criticised track record of failing to timely investigate the origin of the pandemic in China's Wuhan city.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A Washington-led effort to build a global pandemic prevention fund hosted by the World Bank is among initiatives that could determine the future of the 74-year-old body.</p>

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The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday called for reforms by individual countries in preparation for the next pandemic. The WHO head also asked member nations to honour a previous commitment to boost annual financing for the global health agency.

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday called for reforms by individual countries in preparation for the next pandemic. The WHO head also asked member nations to honour a previous commitment to boost annual financing for the global health agency. The development comes weeks after the WHO ended global emergency status for the Covid pandemic which killed millions worldwide during its course of over two years and left a trail of devastating economic consequences globally. Preventing the next pandemic: What it means? Speaking at the WHO's annual health assembly, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said it was time to advance negotiations on preventing the next pandemic. "We cannot kick this can down the road," the WHO Director-General said in a major address to the agency's member states, warning that the next pandemic was bound to "come knocking". "If we do not make the changes that must be made, then who will? And if we do not make them now, then when?" he said. World Health Assembly in Geneva The 10-day annual World Health Assembly in Geneva coincides with WHO's 75th anniversary. It aims to address global health challenges, including future pandemics. The WHO's 194 member states are currently negotiating reforms to the binding rules that fix their obligations in the event of an international health threat. The member states are also reportedly drafting a broader pandemic treaty. This treaty will be up for ratification next year. ALSO WATCH | WHO declares Covid-19 pandemic is over; restrictions lifted globally × "A commitment from this generation (to a pandemic accord) is important because it is this generation that experienced how awful a small virus could be," Tedros was quoted as saying by Reuters. Countries are also set to consider later on Monday the WHO's 2024-2025 budget. Calls for a global pandemic prevention fund The WHO is facing calls for reform after an independent panel recently described it as "underpowered" when the Covid pandemic first struck. It found that the global health body had limited powers to investigate outbreaks and coordinate containment measures, reflecting WHO's widely criticised track record of failing to timely investigate the origin of the pandemic in China's Wuhan city. A Washington-led effort to build a global pandemic prevention fund hosted by the World Bank is among initiatives that could determine the future of the 74-year-old body. (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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