<p>US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday (Nov 5) during his surprise visit to Iraq, condemned the recent attacks on American troops.</p>

<p>"I made very clear that attacks or threats coming from militias that are aligned with Iran are totally unacceptable. And we will take every necessary step to protect our people," Blinken said.</p>

<p>His visit to Baghdad came after a series of attacks targeting bases hosting US troops in were reported in Iraq.</p>

<p>During his meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohamed Shia al-Sudani, he asserted that his country would take all the necessary measures to safeguard his people.</p>

<p>"We will take every necessary step to protect our people," he said.</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/blinken-makes-surprise-west-bank-visit-meets-palestinian-president-abbas-655424">Blinken makes surprise West Bank visit, meets Palestinian president Abbas</a></p>

<h2><strong>Attacks on US troops</strong></h2>

<p>Washington has condemned Iran for its involvement in the attacks which have targeted American troops in Syria as well.</p>

<p>Most of the attacks have been claimed by a group known as "Islamic Resistance in Iraq", according to Telegram channels affiliated with Iraqi factions close to Tehran.</p>

<p>Between a period of October 17 to November 3, a total of 17 attacks were reported in Iraq whereas 12 occurred in Syria, as per figures released by the Pentagon on Friday (Nov 3).</p>

<p>Around 2,500 American troops deployed in Iraq, have been assigned the task to advise their Iraqi counterparts in their fight against the Islamic State group.</p>

<h2><strong>Iraq PM al-Sudani condemns attacks</strong></h2>

<p>The Iraqi prime minister condemned the attacks targeting US troops and said that a probe was underway to find out the ones behind it.</p>

<p>He also reiterated his calls for a ceasefire in war-torn Gaza during his meeting with Blinken and described the Israeli counter-offensive as a "genocide" against the Palestinian people.</p>

<p>He further underlined "the urgency of containing the crisis and preventing its spread", a statement from his office said.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday (Nov 5) during his surprise visit to Iraq, condemned the recent attacks on American troops. "I made very clear that attacks or threats coming from militias that are aligned with Iran are totally unacceptable.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday (Nov 5) during his surprise visit to Iraq, condemned the recent attacks on American troops. "I made very clear that attacks or threats coming from militias that are aligned with Iran are totally unacceptable. And we will take every necessary step to protect our people," Blinken said. His visit to Baghdad came after a series of attacks targeting bases hosting US troops in were reported in Iraq. During his meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohamed Shia al-Sudani, he asserted that his country would take all the necessary measures to safeguard his people. "We will take every necessary step to protect our people," he said. Also read: Blinken makes surprise West Bank visit, meets Palestinian president Abbas Attacks on US troops Washington has condemned Iran for its involvement in the attacks which have targeted American troops in Syria as well. Most of the attacks have been claimed by a group known as "Islamic Resistance in Iraq", according to Telegram channels affiliated with Iraqi factions close to Tehran. Between a period of October 17 to November 3, a total of 17 attacks were reported in Iraq whereas 12 occurred in Syria, as per figures released by the Pentagon on Friday (Nov 3). Around 2,500 American troops deployed in Iraq, have been assigned the task to advise their Iraqi counterparts in their fight against the Islamic State group. Iraq PM al-Sudani condemns attacks The Iraqi prime minister condemned the attacks targeting US troops and said that a probe was underway to find out the ones behind it. He also reiterated his calls for a ceasefire in war-torn Gaza during his meeting with Blinken and described the Israeli counter-offensive as a "genocide" against the Palestinian people. He further underlined "the urgency of containing the crisis and preventing its spread", a statement from his office said. (With inputs from agencies)

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, on surprise visit to Iraq, condemns attacks on American troops

<p>In a bid to combat severe pollution levels in the national capital, the Delhi government on Monday (Nov 6) announced plans to reintroduce the odd-even car rationing scheme from Nov 13 to 20.</p>

<p>Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai made the announcement during a press briefing after a high-level meeting with Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.</p>

<p>Rai said that the odd-even scheme would come into effect a day after Diwali and would go on until a week. The decision on whether to extend the scheme or not would be taken after Nov 20.</p>

<p>"The odd-even scheme will come into effect in Delhi after Diwali, running from November 13 to November 20. A decision to extend the scheme will be made after November 20," he said.</p>

<p>He further said that as per the weather forecast, it is expected that the wind speed should increase on Nov 7, 8 further reducing the level of pollution.</p>

<p>"As per the forecast, the wind speed will be 12km/hour tomorrow, 7th November and if the speed reaches 10 to 12 km/hour, then there is a possibility that the level of pollution accumulated here might disperse. Similarly, the wind speed will be 8-10 km/hour on 8th November. It is expected that the speed of wind will increase on November 7 and 8 November which will reduce the level of pollution," he said.</p>

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<p>He also said that a decision to impose work-from-home for 50 per cent of staff in government and private offices will be taken after Diwali.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-air-pollution-capitals-aqi-stands-above-450-in-critical-category-cm-calls-for-high-level-meeting-655579">Delhi's air 'critical', with many NCR areas recording AQI at 999</a></p>

<h2><strong>What is odd-even scheme?</strong></h2>

<p>The odd-even scheme, which was introduced by the Delhi government in 2016 to combat vehicular pollution, was enforced in 2017 as well as 2019.</p>

<p>It is a traffic rationing measure which permits cars to operate on alternate days based on their odd or even number plates.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Vehicles with registration numbers ending with an odd digit are permitted on the roads on odd dates and the ones ending with an even digit are allowed on even dates.</p>

<p>The enforcement next week would mark the fourth time that the Delhi government will implement this scheme to tackle pollution caused by vehicles.</p>

<p>According to the data released by the System of Air Quality Forecasting and Research (SAFAR-India), the air quality index was recorded at 488 in India's capital which shot up from 410 a day ago.</p>

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In a bid to combat severe pollution levels in the national capital, the Delhi government on Monday (Nov 6) announced plans to reintroduce the odd-even car rationing scheme from Nov 13 to 20.

In a bid to combat severe pollution levels in the national capital, the Delhi government on Monday (Nov 6) announced plans to reintroduce the odd-even car rationing scheme from Nov 13 to 20. Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai made the announcement during a press briefing after a high-level meeting with Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Rai said that the odd-even scheme would come into effect a day after Diwali and would go on until a week. The decision on whether to extend the scheme or not would be taken after Nov 20. "The odd-even scheme will come into effect in Delhi after Diwali, running from November 13 to November 20. A decision to extend the scheme will be made after November 20," he said. He further said that as per the weather forecast, it is expected that the wind speed should increase on Nov 7, 8 further reducing the level of pollution. "As per the forecast, the wind speed will be 12km/hour tomorrow, 7th November and if the speed reaches 10 to 12 km/hour, then there is a possibility that the level of pollution accumulated here might disperse. Similarly, the wind speed will be 8-10 km/hour on 8th November. It is expected that the speed of wind will increase on November 7 and 8 November which will reduce the level of pollution," he said. #WATCH | On the Odd-Even vehicle scheme implemented by Delhi Govt, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai says "A meeting has been called tomorrow to have further discussions on how to implement the Odd-Even scheme in Delhi...There are over 7,000 buses running in Delhi, out of… pic.twitter.com/oyX91rlJhi — ANI (@ANI) November 6, 2023 × He also said that a decision to impose work-from-home for 50 per cent of staff in government and private offices will be taken after Diwali. Also read: Delhi's air 'critical', with many NCR areas recording AQI at 999 What is odd-even scheme? The odd-even scheme, which was introduced by the Delhi government in 2016 to combat vehicular pollution, was enforced in 2017 as well as 2019. It is a traffic rationing measure which permits cars to operate on alternate days based on their odd or even number plates. Vehicles with registration numbers ending with an odd digit are permitted on the roads on odd dates and the ones ending with an even digit are allowed on even dates. The enforcement next week would mark the fourth time that the Delhi government will implement this scheme to tackle pollution caused by vehicles. According to the data released by the System of Air Quality Forecasting and Research (SAFAR-India), the air quality index was recorded at 488 in India's capital which shot up from 410 a day ago. (With inputs from agencies)

Delhi to reintroduce odd-even scheme to combat severe levels of pollution

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<p>US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday (Nov 5) made a high-security surprise visit to the Israeli-occupied West Bank and met with Palestinian Authority President Mahmud Abbas.</p>

<p>During his very first visit to the Palestinian territory since the war broke out after the Hamas terror attack of October 7, Binken said that Gazans "must not be forcibly displaced".</p>

<p>"The Secretary reaffirmed the United States' commitment to the delivery of life-saving humanitarian assistance and resumption of essential services in Gaza and made clear that Palestinians must not be forcibly displaced," said a summary of the meeting released by the US State Department.</p>

<p>Israel's retaliatory attacks have claimed the lives of around 9,800 people so far, out of which mostly are civilians, as per Hamas-run health ministry.</p>

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<h2><strong>Abbas denounces Israel's 'genocide'&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Abbas, during his meeting with Blinken, dubbed Israel's counter-offensive as a "genocide", news agency AFP reported citing official Palestinian news agency Wafa.</p>

<p>"I have no words to describe the genocide and destruction suffered by our Palestinian people in Gaza at the hands of Israel's war machine, with no regard for the principles of international law," Abbas was quoted as saying.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He further said that the Palestinian Authority could return to power in the Gaza Strip if a "comprehensive political solution" is found to end the decades-long conflict.</p>

<p>"We will fully assume our responsibilities within the framework of a comprehensive political solution that includes all of the West Bank, including east Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip," Abbas told Blinken, the news agency Wafa reported.</p>

<p>The top US diplomat arrived in Tel Aviv on Sunday morning (Nov 5) and travelled in a high-security convoy to the Ramallah headquarters of the Palestinian Authority.</p>

<p>His unannounced visit came amid an upsurge of violence in the West Bank since the war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas broke out.</p>

<p>Blinken and Abbas "discussed efforts to restore calm and stability in the West Bank, including the need to stop extremist violence against Palestinians and hold those accountable responsible", said the State Department.</p>

<p>"Secretary Blinken reiterated that the United States remains committed to advancing equal measures of dignity and security for Palestinians and Israelis alike," it said.</p>

<p>On his recent visit to the Middle East, Blinken has advocated "humanitarian pauses" in Gaza to safeguard civilians and smoothen aid deliveries.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em><br />
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday (Nov 5) made a high-security surprise visit to the Israeli-occupied West Bank and met with Palestinian Authority President Mahmud Abbas.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday (Nov 5) made a high-security surprise visit to the Israeli-occupied West Bank and met with Palestinian Authority President Mahmud Abbas. During his very first visit to the Palestinian territory since the war broke out after the Hamas terror attack of October 7, Binken said that Gazans "must not be forcibly displaced". "The Secretary reaffirmed the United States' commitment to the delivery of life-saving humanitarian assistance and resumption of essential services in Gaza and made clear that Palestinians must not be forcibly displaced," said a summary of the meeting released by the US State Department. Israel's retaliatory attacks have claimed the lives of around 9,800 people so far, out of which mostly are civilians, as per Hamas-run health ministry. Met with President Abbas and affirmed our commitment to delivery of humanitarian assistance and restoration of essential services in Gaza. Made clear that extremist violence against Palestinians in the West Bank must end and reiterated our support for a two state solution. pic.twitter.com/gax3F23ned — Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) November 5, 2023 × Abbas denounces Israel's 'genocide' Abbas, during his meeting with Blinken, dubbed Israel's counter-offensive as a "genocide", news agency AFP reported citing official Palestinian news agency Wafa. "I have no words to describe the genocide and destruction suffered by our Palestinian people in Gaza at the hands of Israel's war machine, with no regard for the principles of international law," Abbas was quoted as saying. He further said that the Palestinian Authority could return to power in the Gaza Strip if a "comprehensive political solution" is found to end the decades-long conflict. "We will fully assume our responsibilities within the framework of a comprehensive political solution that includes all of the West Bank, including east Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip," Abbas told Blinken, the news agency Wafa reported. The top US diplomat arrived in Tel Aviv on Sunday morning (Nov 5) and travelled in a high-security convoy to the Ramallah headquarters of the Palestinian Authority. His unannounced visit came amid an upsurge of violence in the West Bank since the war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas broke out. Blinken and Abbas "discussed efforts to restore calm and stability in the West Bank, including the need to stop extremist violence against Palestinians and hold those accountable responsible", said the State Department. "Secretary Blinken reiterated that the United States remains committed to advancing equal measures of dignity and security for Palestinians and Israelis alike," it said. On his recent visit to the Middle East, Blinken has advocated "humanitarian pauses" in Gaza to safeguard civilians and smoothen aid deliveries. (With inputs from agencies)

Israel-Hamas war: Blinken makes surprise West Bank visit, meets Palestinian Authority President Abbas

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<p>The devastating trail of earthquake in Nepal dodged a set of municipal workers, which is currently being hailed as a miracle in and beyond the Himalayan country sandwiched between India and China.</p>

<p>Where the deadly quake claimed the lives of at least 157, the municipality in Nepal's Jajarkot district reported no casualties, as per a media report on Sunday (Nov 5).</p>

<p>According to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre, an earthquake of magnitude 6.4 with its epicentre at the Ramidanda village in Barekot Rural Municipality shook the country on Friday (Nov 3) just before midnight.</p>

<h2><strong>Miraculous escape</strong></h2>

<p>Despite the incident causing extensive damage to houses and public infrastructure, the rural municipality somehow miraculously escaped death as of Saturday evening, news agency PTI reported citing the Kathmandu Post newspaper.</p>

<p>“When we see the badly damaged houses, it is difficult to believe how we all cheated death in the area,” said Bir Bahadur Giri, chairperson of the rural municipality. “It is a divine land, and many people believe God saved them.”</p>

<p>He said that the incident left five people injured in the rural municipality, out of which, two received treatment at the local health office while three were flown to a Surkhet-based hospital, reported the newspaper.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/nepal-earthquake-rescuers-dig-through-rubble-with-bare-hands-as-deaths-climb-to-157-655154">Nepal quake: Rescuers dig through rubble with bare hands; death toll at 157</a></p>

<p>The rural municipality approximately comprises 3,500 houses.</p>

<p>“There is hardly any house undamaged by the earthquake. At least 90 per cent of them need to be rebuilt while around 1,000 houses have been badly hit and people have been staying in open spaces,” said Giri.</p>

<p>The District Administration Office (DAO), Jajarkot, confirmed that no deaths were reported in Barekot Rural Municipality.</p>

<p>On Saturday evening, the DAO took to its official Facebook handle and said that as many as 105 people lost their lives in the Jajarkot district, out of which, 55 were killed in Nalgaad Municipality, 42&nbsp;in Bheri Municipality, seven in Kushe Rural Municipality and one in Chhedagad Municipality.</p>

<p>No human casualties have been reported by the DAO at Barekot Rural Municipality, which was the epicentre of the deadly earthquake.</p>

<p>Giri said that he narrowly escaped death after a wall of his house crumbled due to the strong tremors.</p>

<p>“Not only me, many others are sharing similar experiences,” he said.</p>

<h2><strong>Sparse settlement</strong></h2>

<p>The experts&nbsp;cited a sparse settlement&nbsp;while weighing in on the reasons behind the lack of casualties at Ramidanda village.</p>

<p>“Nobody was dead [even] in the Silpachaur area nearby that is more densely populated despite massive damage to the houses,” said Dinayat Gharti, chief administrative officer at the rural municipality.</p>

<p>“Nobody was dead [even] in the Silpachaur area nearby that is more densely populated despite massive damage to the houses,” said Dinayat Gharti, chief administrative officer at the rural municipality.<br />
According to experts, the epicentre does not necessarily sustain more physical damage than other locations.</p>

<p>“But it is rare and even miraculous for the epicentre to avoid any human causality in a big quake is rare and miraculous,” said Amod Mani Dixit, president of the National Society for Earthquake Technology-Nepal (NSET), an institution formed by Nepali professionals working in the field of disaster risk management.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The devastating trail of earthquake in Nepal dodged a set of municipal workers, which is currently being hailed as a miracle in and beyond the Himalayan country sandwiched between India and China.

The devastating trail of earthquake in Nepal dodged a set of municipal workers, which is currently being hailed as a miracle in and beyond the Himalayan country sandwiched between India and China. Where the deadly quake claimed the lives of at least 157, the municipality in Nepal's Jajarkot district reported no casualties, as per a media report on Sunday (Nov 5). According to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre, an earthquake of magnitude 6.4 with its epicentre at the Ramidanda village in Barekot Rural Municipality shook the country on Friday (Nov 3) just before midnight. Miraculous escape Despite the incident causing extensive damage to houses and public infrastructure, the rural municipality somehow miraculously escaped death as of Saturday evening, news agency PTI reported citing the Kathmandu Post newspaper. “When we see the badly damaged houses, it is difficult to believe how we all cheated death in the area,” said Bir Bahadur Giri, chairperson of the rural municipality. “It is a divine land, and many people believe God saved them.” He said that the incident left five people injured in the rural municipality, out of which, two received treatment at the local health office while three were flown to a Surkhet-based hospital, reported the newspaper. Also read: Nepal quake: Rescuers dig through rubble with bare hands; death toll at 157 The rural municipality approximately comprises 3,500 houses. “There is hardly any house undamaged by the earthquake. At least 90 per cent of them need to be rebuilt while around 1,000 houses have been badly hit and people have been staying in open spaces,” said Giri. The District Administration Office (DAO), Jajarkot, confirmed that no deaths were reported in Barekot Rural Municipality. On Saturday evening, the DAO took to its official Facebook handle and said that as many as 105 people lost their lives in the Jajarkot district, out of which, 55 were killed in Nalgaad Municipality, 42 in Bheri Municipality, seven in Kushe Rural Municipality and one in Chhedagad Municipality. No human casualties have been reported by the DAO at Barekot Rural Municipality, which was the epicentre of the deadly earthquake. Giri said that he narrowly escaped death after a wall of his house crumbled due to the strong tremors. “Not only me, many others are sharing similar experiences,” he said. Sparse settlement The experts cited a sparse settlement while weighing in on the reasons behind the lack of casualties at Ramidanda village. “Nobody was dead [even] in the Silpachaur area nearby that is more densely populated despite massive damage to the houses,” said Dinayat Gharti, chief administrative officer at the rural municipality. “Nobody was dead [even] in the Silpachaur area nearby that is more densely populated despite massive damage to the houses,” said Dinayat Gharti, chief administrative officer at the rural municipality. According to experts, the epicentre does not necessarily sustain more physical damage than other locations. “But it is rare and even miraculous for the epicentre to avoid any human causality in a big quake is rare and miraculous,” said Amod Mani Dixit, president of the National Society for Earthquake Technology-Nepal (NSET), an institution formed by Nepali professionals working in the field of disaster risk management. (With inputs from agencies)

Nepal quake: Municipality at epicentre miraculously escapes destruction despite widespread havoc

<p>Ever wondered how both men and women process and share negative and positive information respectively?</p>

<p>If as a man you ever felt that sharing negative information with other people was relatively hard for you, then you are not alone!</p>

<p>A recent study from Carnegie Mellon University, Bayes Business School (formerly Cass), and Bocconi University has thrown light on the contrasting behaviours of men and women and how they act when they have bad news to share.</p>

<p>The research, published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, revealed that men were less likely to share negative information than women.</p>

<p>“The results from our studies revealed a consistent, and to the best of our knowledge not previously identified, nuanced pattern, wherein the tendency for women to disclose more than men depends crucially on the nature of the information shared. These findings can help make sense of the existing literature, as well as clarify some existing stereotypes, around gender differences in disclosure,” Dr Erin Carbone, Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Social and Decision Sciences at Carnegie Mellon University and first author of the study, said.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/is-human-brain-failing-to-process-information-on-zoom-calls-study-says-yes-655164">Is human brain failing to process information on Zoom calls? Study says 'yes'</a></p>

<h2><strong>Gender differences in disclosure of positive and negative information</strong></h2>

<p>Given their contrasting behaviours regarding the dissemination of information, men and women are differentially advantaged by, or exposed to, the positive and negative consequences of information sharing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The research, which involved more than 1,000 participants, comprised three experiments which showed that men were less willing to share negative experiences than women and withheld information.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The study suggested that this behaviour depicted by men was primarily due to concerns about how they were perceived by the people around them.</p>

<p>On the other hand, findings revealed that women were more comfortable with their level of revelation.</p>

<p>“Disclosure is increasingly prevalent and permanent in the digital age. The advent of social media and digital communication channels has enabled unprecedented levels of information sharing, which is accompanied by an array of social and psychological consequences. Our results show that gender remains an important fault line when it comes to the desire and propensity to disclose negative information, and men may be differentially advantaged by, or vulnerable to, the consequences of information sharing compared to women," Professor Irene Scopelliti, Professor of Marketing and Behavioural Science at Bayes Business School (formerly Cass) and one of the authors of the study, said.</p>

<p>However, men and women developed similar numbers of occurrences of wanting to share positive information.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Ever wondered how both men and women process and share negative and positive information respectively? If as a man you ever felt that sharing negative information with other people was relatively hard for you, then you are not alone!

Ever wondered how both men and women process and share negative and positive information respectively? If as a man you ever felt that sharing negative information with other people was relatively hard for you, then you are not alone! A recent study from Carnegie Mellon University, Bayes Business School (formerly Cass), and Bocconi University has thrown light on the contrasting behaviours of men and women and how they act when they have bad news to share. The research, published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, revealed that men were less likely to share negative information than women. “The results from our studies revealed a consistent, and to the best of our knowledge not previously identified, nuanced pattern, wherein the tendency for women to disclose more than men depends crucially on the nature of the information shared. These findings can help make sense of the existing literature, as well as clarify some existing stereotypes, around gender differences in disclosure,” Dr Erin Carbone, Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Social and Decision Sciences at Carnegie Mellon University and first author of the study, said. Also read: Is human brain failing to process information on Zoom calls? Study says 'yes' Gender differences in disclosure of positive and negative information Given their contrasting behaviours regarding the dissemination of information, men and women are differentially advantaged by, or exposed to, the positive and negative consequences of information sharing. The research, which involved more than 1,000 participants, comprised three experiments which showed that men were less willing to share negative experiences than women and withheld information. The study suggested that this behaviour depicted by men was primarily due to concerns about how they were perceived by the people around them. On the other hand, findings revealed that women were more comfortable with their level of revelation. “Disclosure is increasingly prevalent and permanent in the digital age. The advent of social media and digital communication channels has enabled unprecedented levels of information sharing, which is accompanied by an array of social and psychological consequences. Our results show that gender remains an important fault line when it comes to the desire and propensity to disclose negative information, and men may be differentially advantaged by, or vulnerable to, the consequences of information sharing compared to women," Professor Irene Scopelliti, Professor of Marketing and Behavioural Science at Bayes Business School (formerly Cass) and one of the authors of the study, said. However, men and women developed similar numbers of occurrences of wanting to share positive information. (With inputs from agencies)

Men less likely to share negative experiences than women, reveals study

<p>The diplomatic adviser to the president of UAE on Saturday (Nov 4) called for the United States to push for an immediate end to the war between Israel and the Palestinian terrorist militant group Hamas in Gaza.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Anwar Gargash, the diplomatic adviser to the UAE president, further said that if the US fails to find a process to end the decades-long Israeli-Palestinian conflict then it would be seen as ineffective.</p>

<p>Gargash also stated that Israel's policy of restraint, which has been the "hallmark" of the Palestinian issue for the past 20 years, had fallen and called for a new policy that takes refugees, borders and East Jerusalem into consideration.</p>

<p>"US involvement will be seen by when we end this war, the quicker the better, and whether we can have another you know, sort of process at problem-solving, at issue solving," he said at a policy conference in the capital Abu Dhabi.</p>

<p>"If this crisis continues, and especially the humanitarian side, and if this crisis, brings us back full circle, to the old containment policy of pre-Seventh of October, I think the American role here is not going to be, forget right and wrong, is not going to be seen as effective," he added.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-hamas-war-turkey-recalls-ambassador-from-israel-after-tel-avivs-refusal-of-ceasefire-in-conflict-655116">Israel-Hamas war: Turkey recalls ambassador from Israel on ceasefire refusal</a></p>

<h2><strong>UAE warns against risk of regional spillover&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The United Arab Emirates on Friday (Nov 3) warned against the risk of regional spillover of the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas further adding that it was making efforts "relentlessly" towards a humanitarian ceasefire.</p>

<p>"As we continue working to stop this war, we cannot ignore the wider context and the necessity to turn down the regional temperature that is approaching a boiling point," Noura Al Kaabi, a minister of state at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, told a policy conference in the UAE's capital, Abu Dhabi.</p>

<p>"The risk of regional spillover and further escalation is real, as well as the risk that extremist groups will take advantage of the situation to advance ideologies that will keep us locked in cycles of violence."</p>

<p>As per news agency Reuters reports, the UAE said that it has planned to treat 1,000 Palestinian children from Gaza, but did not elaborate on how the kids would leave the besieged Palestinian enclave.</p>

<p>"We are working relentlessly to reach an immediate and full humanitarian ceasefire so life-saving aid could be delivered to the Gaza Strip," Al Kaabi said.</p>

<p>She further called for the safety of civilians and said that the upsurge in violence was an outcome of "decades of long failure" to find a solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.</p>

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The diplomatic adviser to the president of UAE on Saturday (Nov 4) called for the United States to push for an immediate end to the war between Israel and the Palestinian terrorist militant group Hamas in Gaza.

The diplomatic adviser to the president of UAE on Saturday (Nov 4) called for the United States to push for an immediate end to the war between Israel and the Palestinian terrorist militant group Hamas in Gaza. Anwar Gargash, the diplomatic adviser to the UAE president, further said that if the US fails to find a process to end the decades-long Israeli-Palestinian conflict then it would be seen as ineffective. Gargash also stated that Israel's policy of restraint, which has been the "hallmark" of the Palestinian issue for the past 20 years, had fallen and called for a new policy that takes refugees, borders and East Jerusalem into consideration. "US involvement will be seen by when we end this war, the quicker the better, and whether we can have another you know, sort of process at problem-solving, at issue solving," he said at a policy conference in the capital Abu Dhabi. "If this crisis continues, and especially the humanitarian side, and if this crisis, brings us back full circle, to the old containment policy of pre-Seventh of October, I think the American role here is not going to be, forget right and wrong, is not going to be seen as effective," he added. Also read: Israel-Hamas war: Turkey recalls ambassador from Israel on ceasefire refusal UAE warns against risk of regional spillover The United Arab Emirates on Friday (Nov 3) warned against the risk of regional spillover of the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas further adding that it was making efforts "relentlessly" towards a humanitarian ceasefire. "As we continue working to stop this war, we cannot ignore the wider context and the necessity to turn down the regional temperature that is approaching a boiling point," Noura Al Kaabi, a minister of state at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, told a policy conference in the UAE's capital, Abu Dhabi. "The risk of regional spillover and further escalation is real, as well as the risk that extremist groups will take advantage of the situation to advance ideologies that will keep us locked in cycles of violence." As per news agency Reuters reports, the UAE said that it has planned to treat 1,000 Palestinian children from Gaza, but did not elaborate on how the kids would leave the besieged Palestinian enclave. "We are working relentlessly to reach an immediate and full humanitarian ceasefire so life-saving aid could be delivered to the Gaza Strip," Al Kaabi said. She further called for the safety of civilians and said that the upsurge in violence was an outcome of "decades of long failure" to find a solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. (With inputs from agencies)

UAE urges US to push for immediate end to the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza

<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (Nov 3) dialled UAE President Mohammaed Bin Zayed and shared concerns over the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas and the loss of civilian lives in the West Bank amid the war.</p>

<p>During the telephonic conversation, both leaders agreed on "the need for early resolution of the security and humanitarian situation" in the region after the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched an unprecedented attack against Israel on Oct 7.</p>

<p>Taking to his official X handle, PM Modi sharing details about the conversation.</p>

<p>He said, "Had a good conversation with my brother HH @MohamedBinZayed, President of UAE, on the West Asia situation. We share deep concerns at the terrorism, deteriorating security situation and loss of civilian lives. We agree on the need for early resolution of the security and humanitarian situation and that a durable regional peace, security and stability is in everyone's interest."</p>

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<p>Earlier, the Indian prime minister spoke with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on&nbsp;the ongoing military operations conducted by Israel in the Gaza Strip.</p>

<p><strong>Also read</strong>:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/us-says-it-shares-goals-with-india-to-prevent-spreading-of-israel-hamas-war-654589">US says it shares goals with India to prevent spreading of Israel-Hamas war</a></p>

<p>The rough translation of the post shared by the spokesman for the Egyptian Presidency read, "President Abdul Fattah Al-Sisi has received a phone call from Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, in which the two leaders exchanged views on the updates of Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip, and the danger of the ongoing escalation either for its devastating effects on civilian lives, or the threat it poses to the security of the region as a whole."</p>

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<p>The post highlighted that the two leaders spoke about the crucial impact the war will have on civilians and the threat it poses to the security of the region.</p>

<p>He then said that Modi and El-Sisi also "reiterated their satisfaction on the outstanding level of bilateral relations and strategic partnership between Egypt and India, and their determination to continue leading the institutions of the two countries towards further strengthening the mutual cooperation between the two friendly countries."</p>

<p>PM Modi, sharing details of his conversations with the Egyptian President on his social media handle, said that both leaders shared concerns over the scourge of terrorism and the loss of civilian lives amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.</p>

<p>"Yesterday, spoke with President @AlsisiOfficial. Exchanged views on the deteriorating security and humanitarian situation in West Asia. We share concerns regarding terrorism, violence, and loss of civilian lives. We agree on the need for early restoration of peace and stability and facilitating humanitarian assistance," PM Modi posted from his official handle on X.</p>

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<p>Last month, the humanitarian aid sent by India for the people of Palestine arrived in Egypt, the Ministry of External Affairs said.</p>

<p>The Indian envoy to Egypt, Ajit Gupte, handed over the relief material to the Egyptian Red Crescent for onward transmission to Palestine.</p>

<p>"India's humanitarian aid for the people of Palestine arrives in Egypt. Amb @indembcairo@AjitVGupte handed over the relief material to the Egyptian Red Crescent for onward transmission to Palestine," the official spokesperson for the MEA, Arindam Bagchi, shared on his official social media handle.</p>

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (Nov 3) dialled UAE President Mohammaed Bin Zayed and shared concerns over the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas and the loss of civilian lives in the West Bank amid the war.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (Nov 3) dialled UAE President Mohammaed Bin Zayed and shared concerns over the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas and the loss of civilian lives in the West Bank amid the war. During the telephonic conversation, both leaders agreed on "the need for early resolution of the security and humanitarian situation" in the region after the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched an unprecedented attack against Israel on Oct 7. Taking to his official X handle, PM Modi sharing details about the conversation. He said, "Had a good conversation with my brother HH @MohamedBinZayed, President of UAE, on the West Asia situation. We share deep concerns at the terrorism, deteriorating security situation and loss of civilian lives. We agree on the need for early resolution of the security and humanitarian situation and that a durable regional peace, security and stability is in everyone's interest." Had a good conversation with my brother HH @MohamedBinZayed, President of UAE, on the West Asia situation. We share deep concerns at the terrorism, deteriorating security situation and loss of civilian lives. We agree on the need for early resolution of the security and… — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 3, 2023 × Earlier, the Indian prime minister spoke with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on the ongoing military operations conducted by Israel in the Gaza Strip. Also read: US says it shares goals with India to prevent spreading of Israel-Hamas war The rough translation of the post shared by the spokesman for the Egyptian Presidency read, "President Abdul Fattah Al-Sisi has received a phone call from Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, in which the two leaders exchanged views on the updates of Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip, and the danger of the ongoing escalation either for its devastating effects on civilian lives, or the threat it poses to the security of the region as a whole." × The post highlighted that the two leaders spoke about the crucial impact the war will have on civilians and the threat it poses to the security of the region. He then said that Modi and El-Sisi also "reiterated their satisfaction on the outstanding level of bilateral relations and strategic partnership between Egypt and India, and their determination to continue leading the institutions of the two countries towards further strengthening the mutual cooperation between the two friendly countries." PM Modi, sharing details of his conversations with the Egyptian President on his social media handle, said that both leaders shared concerns over the scourge of terrorism and the loss of civilian lives amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. "Yesterday, spoke with President @AlsisiOfficial. Exchanged views on the deteriorating security and humanitarian situation in West Asia. We share concerns regarding terrorism, violence, and loss of civilian lives. We agree on the need for early restoration of peace and stability and facilitating humanitarian assistance," PM Modi posted from his official handle on X. Yesterday, spoke with President @AlsisiOfficial. Exchanged views on the deteriorating security and humanitarian situation in West Asia. We share concerns regarding terrorism, violence and loss of civilian lives. We agree on the need for early restoration of peace and stability… — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 29, 2023 × Last month, the humanitarian aid sent by India for the people of Palestine arrived in Egypt, the Ministry of External Affairs said. The Indian envoy to Egypt, Ajit Gupte, handed over the relief material to the Egyptian Red Crescent for onward transmission to Palestine. "India's humanitarian aid for the people of Palestine arrives in Egypt. Amb @indembcairo@AjitVGupte handed over the relief material to the Egyptian Red Crescent for onward transmission to Palestine," the official spokesperson for the MEA, Arindam Bagchi, shared on his official social media handle. (With inputs from agencies)

PM Modi holds telephonic conversation with UAE President over ongoing situation in West Asia

<p>The Turkish foreign ministry on Saturday (Nov 4) said that it has decided to call its ambassador from Israel to Ankara for consultations. In a statement, the foreign ministry said the decision to recall Sakir Özkan Torunlar was taken due to Israel's refusal of a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and also its refusal for continuous and unhindered flow of humanitarian aid. In other news, an earthquake in Nepal has claimed lives of at least 157, the news agency Reuters reported on Saturday (Nov 4).&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In a statement, the foreign ministry said the decision to recall Sakir Özkan Torunlar was taken due to Israel's refusal of a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and also its refusal for continuous and unhindered flow of humanitarian aid.&nbsp;"In view of the unfolding humanitarian tragedy in Gaza caused by the continuing attacks by Israel against civilians, and Israel’s refusal of calls for a ceasefire and continuous and unhindered flow of humanitarian aid, it was decided to recall our Ambassador in Tel Aviv, H.E. Mr. Şakir Özkan Torunlar, to Ankara for consultations," the statement said.</p>

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<p>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed his concerns on Saturday (Nov 4)&nbsp;saying that the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas in West Asia has shifted the "focus" away from the ongoing war in Ukraine.&nbsp;During a press conference alongside EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen, Zelensky said, "Of course, it's clear that the war in the Middle East, this conflict, is taking away the focus."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The death toll due to an earthquake in Nepal has climbed to 157, the news agency Reuters reported on Saturday (Nov 4). Rescue workers started digging through the rubble of collapsed houses with their bare hands to search for any survivors. The earthquake struck the Jajarkot region in the west on Friday night with a magnitude of 6.4, &nbsp;Nepal's National Seismological Centre said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Amid the escalating war between Israel and Hamas which has pushed the Gaza Strip into a deepening humanitarian crisis, India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a telephonic conversation with his Israeli counterpart Eli Cohen on Saturday (Oct 4).</p>

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<p>The artificial intelligence startup of Elon Musk, called xAI, is set to release its first AI model to a few select groups on Saturday (Oct 4), announced the billionaire and Tesla CEO on Friday (Oct 3).&nbsp;The step has been taken almost a year after OpenAI's ChatGPT was launched which changed the ways in which businesses worked across the world and pushed people toward adopting the generative AI technology.</p>

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<p>Pakistan survived a magnificent hundred by New Zealand star Rachin Ravindra and won the rain-affected ODI World Cup 2023 match on November 4 in Bengaluru by 21 runs to stay alive in the tournament. Chasing 402, Pakistan were 200/1 when the umpires decided to call off the match.</p>

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<p>British comedian Russell Brand is embroiled in a legal battle after being accused of sexually assaulting an extra during the filming of the rom-com&nbsp;<em>Arthur</em>&nbsp;in July 2010. The civil lawsuit was filed in the US and marks the first time such allegations have appeared in a formal legal setting.</p>

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<p>US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who is in Jordan, said on Saturday (Nov 4) that Israel must take every possible measure to prevent civilian casualties as its war with Hamas intensifies in the Gaza Strip. Addressing a press conference in Amman along with Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi and Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, Blinken said that Israel must also take every possible measure to protect civilians.&nbsp;</p>

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The Turkish foreign ministry on Saturday (Nov 4) said that it has decided to call its ambassador from Israel to Ankara for consultations. In a statement, the foreign ministry said the decision to recall Sakir Özkan Torunlar was taken due to Israel's refusal of a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and also its refusal for continuous and unhindered flow of humanitarian aid.

The Turkish foreign ministry on Saturday (Nov 4) said that it has decided to call its ambassador from Israel to Ankara for consultations. In a statement, the foreign ministry said the decision to recall Sakir Özkan Torunlar was taken due to Israel's refusal of a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and also its refusal for continuous and unhindered flow of humanitarian aid. In other news, an earthquake in Nepal has claimed lives of at least 157, the news agency Reuters reported on Saturday (Nov 4). Click on the headlines to read more: Israel-Hamas war: Turkey recalls ambassador from Israel on ceasefire refusal In a statement, the foreign ministry said the decision to recall Sakir Özkan Torunlar was taken due to Israel's refusal of a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and also its refusal for continuous and unhindered flow of humanitarian aid. "In view of the unfolding humanitarian tragedy in Gaza caused by the continuing attacks by Israel against civilians, and Israel’s refusal of calls for a ceasefire and continuous and unhindered flow of humanitarian aid, it was decided to recall our Ambassador in Tel Aviv, H.E. Mr. Şakir Özkan Torunlar, to Ankara for consultations," the statement said. Zelensky says Israel-Hamas war 'taking away focus' from Ukraine Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed his concerns on Saturday (Nov 4) saying that the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas in West Asia has shifted the "focus" away from the ongoing war in Ukraine. During a press conference alongside EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen, Zelensky said, "Of course, it's clear that the war in the Middle East, this conflict, is taking away the focus." Nepal earthquake: Rescuers dig through rubble with bare hands as deaths climb to 157 The death toll due to an earthquake in Nepal has climbed to 157, the news agency Reuters reported on Saturday (Nov 4). Rescue workers started digging through the rubble of collapsed houses with their bare hands to search for any survivors. The earthquake struck the Jajarkot region in the west on Friday night with a magnitude of 6.4, Nepal's National Seismological Centre said. India's EAM discusses 'two-state solution' in talks with Israeli counterpart Amid the escalating war between Israel and Hamas which has pushed the Gaza Strip into a deepening humanitarian crisis, India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a telephonic conversation with his Israeli counterpart Eli Cohen on Saturday (Oct 4). Musk makes groundbreaking move in field of AI, set to launch first chatbot The artificial intelligence startup of Elon Musk, called xAI, is set to release its first AI model to a few select groups on Saturday (Oct 4), announced the billionaire and Tesla CEO on Friday (Oct 3). The step has been taken almost a year after OpenAI's ChatGPT was launched which changed the ways in which businesses worked across the world and pushed people toward adopting the generative AI technology. ODI WC 2023: Pakistan beat NZ by 21 runs via DLS, stay alive in semis race Pakistan survived a magnificent hundred by New Zealand star Rachin Ravindra and won the rain-affected ODI World Cup 2023 match on November 4 in Bengaluru by 21 runs to stay alive in the tournament. Chasing 402, Pakistan were 200/1 when the umpires decided to call off the match. Russell Brand accused of sexually assaulting extra on 2010 film set British comedian Russell Brand is embroiled in a legal battle after being accused of sexually assaulting an extra during the filming of the rom-com Arthur in July 2010. The civil lawsuit was filed in the US and marks the first time such allegations have appeared in a formal legal setting. Israel-Hamas war: In Jordan, US Secretary of State Blinken urges Israel to prevent civilian casualties US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who is in Jordan, said on Saturday (Nov 4) that Israel must take every possible measure to prevent civilian casualties as its war with Hamas intensifies in the Gaza Strip. Addressing a press conference in Amman along with Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi and Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, Blinken said that Israel must also take every possible measure to protect civilians. Israeli airstrikes hit UN school serving as a shelter in Gaza, kills 15 A deadly airstrike by Israel on Gaza City hit a school, which was being run by the United Nations and was serving as a shelter, on Saturday (Nov 4). The attack took place at a time when US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was set to hear demands of the Arabs for a ceasefire in a meeting to be held in Jordan. Mark Zuckerberg undergoes surgery for torn knee ligament repair, shares images Meta Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg said on Friday (Nov 3) that he underwent surgery to repair a torn knee ligament sustained during a mixed martial arts session. Zuckerberg shared pictures on Instagram, which showed him in a hospital bed, with a knee bandaged and a brace. In the caption, he wrote: "Tore my ACL sparring and just got out of surgery to replace it."

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<p>The Noida Police on Friday (Nov 3) booked Bigg Boss OTT winner and social media influencer Elvish Yadav and arrested five others for allegedly using snake venom at rave parties.</p>

<p>Yadav, however, has denied the accusations and has expressed his willingness to cooperate with the police in the probe.</p>

<p>He shared a video on his social media handle and refuted the allegations levelled against him as 'fake'.</p>

<p>"I woke up and heard the news about my alleged arrest in the media. All these allegations against me are fake and without truth. They are not even 1% true. I am willing to cooperate with UP Police. I request the UP Government and the UP CM Yogi Adityanath that even if there is a 0.1% involvement in this then I am willing to take full responsibility. I request the media to not spread any misinformation till then, I have nothing to do with this," he said.</p>

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<p>Earlier, the Noida police had conducted a joint raid along with the UP forest department at Sector 51 Saffron Villa in Noida and busted the gang which&nbsp;allegedly supplied snake venom at the rave party.</p>

<p>According to the police officials, nine snakes, including five cobras, a red snake, a python and two other snakes were recovered from the venue.</p>

<p>The ones held, have been identified as Rahul (32), Teetunath (45), Jaikaran (50), Narayan (50) and Ravinath (45).</p>

<p>As per news agency PTI reports, they are all residents of Moharband village in southeast Delhi's Badarpur.</p>

<p>The police also seized a plastic bottle filled with 20ml&nbsp;of snake venom from the accused which has been sent for testing to find out if it is psychotropic in nature to generate a drug-like effect in the human body.</p>

<h2><strong>FIR registered against Yadav</strong></h2>

<p>The UP police said that the FIR has been registered against six people, including social media influencer Elvish Yadav, for making snake venom available at rave parties.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The officials further stated that the ones arrested used to charge a hefty amount for supplying venom at the parties.</p>

<p>"FIR registered at Noida Sector 49 Police Station against six people, including YouTuber and Bigg Boss winner Elvish Yadav, for making available snake venom at rave parties. They used to collect a hefty sum of money for supplying the venom at parties. Nine snakes were also rescued in a raid," the police said.</p>

<p>The FIR, which was lodged under the provisions of the Wildlife (Protection) Act and for criminal conspiracy following a complaint by Gaurav Gupta of PFA, said that Yadav organised rave parties illegally and shot videos with live snakes.</p>

<p>"A YouTuber named Elvish Yadav provided snake venom and live snakes in Noida and created videos with other gang members/Youtubers in NCR farmhouse. They organised shoots and organised rave parties illegally. They regularly invited foreign girls and consumed snake venom and intoxicants. Rahul his accomplice acted as an agent on his behalf," the FIR said.</p>

<p>"One of our informants contacted Elvish Yadav and asked him to organise the rave party and get Cobra Venom. Elvish gave us the name of one Rahul whom we contacted. He said he could organise the venom wherever we want. He then came to Sector 51 Banquet Hall with the Venom. The Noida police then came to the venue along with the DFO and arrested the organisers," it added.</p>

<p>The FIR was filed under sections 9, 39,48A, 49, 50, 51 of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 and section 120-B of the IPC.</p>

<p>DCP Noida Ram Badan Singh said, "In his complaint, Gaurav Gupta claimed he had contacted Elvish Yadav for a rave party and to arrange snakes. Gupta was then given the phone number of Rahul Yadav after which these people (accused), including snake charmers and Rahul Yadav, were called".</p>

<p>"A team of forest officers and police had gone to the spot and these five people were arrested while 20 ml snake venom was also seized,” Singh, also the DCP (anti-narcotics cell), added.</p>

<p>Divisional Forest Officer Pramod Kumar Srivastava said that all the snakes that were rescued during the raid, fall under the category of endangered species.</p>

<p>"The charges framed in the case under the Wildlife (Protection) Act are stringent which are non-bailable and can attract a jail term of seven years. The snake venom seized from the accused has been sent for a lab test to ascertain its quality," news agency PTI quoted Srivastava as saying.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Maneka Gandhi calls for strict action against Yadav</strong></h2>

<p>BJP MP and Chairperson of People for Animals, Maneka Gandhi called for stern action against Yadav and other accused in the case.</p>

<p>Expressing her concern, Gandhi said that very few cobras and pythons were left in the country and such acts, where snakes are made to release their venom, can cause their death as venom plays a vital role in the snake's digestion of food.</p>

<p>"It is a wildlife crime and the accused should get 7 years in jail. Cobras when they lose their venom, they die. Venom helps them in food digestion. Without venom, they will not be able to digest food. Very few Cobras and Pythons are left in the country. The government has placed them in Schedule 1. It is a big crime to catch them," she said.</p>

<p>She further revealed that a week ago, a raid was conducted in Mathura where eight people were found with eight snakes who later on stated that they were part of a cartel which supplies snake venom as a recreational drug at rave parties.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She then said that the members of this gang mentioned the name of Yadav.</p>

<p>"In this case, all these people should go to jail including the head of this gang, Elvish Yadav. He should also go to jail. Currently, he is absconding. Noida Police should also arrest him. This is an act of traitor. A law has been broken. Cobras and snakes die when we take out venom from their bodies," she said demanding strict action against the YouTuber.</p>

<p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/youtuber-elvish-yadav-refutes-reports-of-his-arrest-over-charges-of-possessing-snake-venom-654731">Youtuber Elvish Yadav refutes reports of his arrest over charges of possessing snake venom</a></p>

<h2><strong>What is a rave party?</strong></h2>

<p>A rave party is a vigorous, all-night EDM congregation with immersive music and lighting that has a communal vibe.&nbsp;</p>

<p>They are held in various locations with farmhouses being a popular choice.</p>

<p>In India, such gatherings have become a matter of concern involving legal issues as such gatherings have been defamed due to the use of drugs, noise pollution, safety and public order violations.</p>

<p>Such concerns have prompted governments to impose a ban on these parties.</p>

<h2><strong>Recreational use of snake venom&nbsp;an emerging trend in India</strong></h2>

<p>Substances like opium, tobacco, cannabis, MDMA and meth have been long used for recreational purposes for their mind-altering effects. However, various studies show that derivates from reptiles like snakes, and scorpions can also serve as a substitute for other substances.</p>

<p>Even though the use of snake venom as a recreational drug is not a common practice in India and is considered enormously hazardous and potentially life-threatening, it is pertinent to note that as per a 2021 report published in the Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, the lethal practice has become an emerging trend in the country.</p>

<p>The report highlighted that cases of recreational use of snake venom have, so far, only been documented in India, further adding that the ones who abuse snake venom also try a variety of psychotropic substances before turning to snake venom.</p>

<h2><strong>'Mind-altering' effects caused by snake venom</strong></h2>

<p>Snake venom has been reported to cause mood alteration, nociception, lethargy, and blurring of vision.</p>

<p>The IJPP report, citing a case study, elucidated the effects experienced by the ones who indulge in the abuse of the substance.</p>

<p>- The venom on entering human blood releases active metabolites such as serotonin, bradykinin, peptides, prostaglandins and other slow-reacting substances that have different psychotropic effects such as hypnotic and sedative.</p>

<p>- High levels of sensation seeking, low harm avoidance, impulsivity, multiple substance abuse and high levels of extraversion, openness, and neuroticism were all found among the ones who consumed snake venom.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The Noida Police on Friday (Nov 3) booked Bigg Boss OTT winner and social media influencer Elvish Yadav and arrested five others for allegedly using snake venom at rave parties.

The Noida Police on Friday (Nov 3) booked Bigg Boss OTT winner and social media influencer Elvish Yadav and arrested five others for allegedly using snake venom at rave parties. Yadav, however, has denied the accusations and has expressed his willingness to cooperate with the police in the probe. He shared a video on his social media handle and refuted the allegations levelled against him as 'fake'. "I woke up and heard the news about my alleged arrest in the media. All these allegations against me are fake and without truth. They are not even 1% true. I am willing to cooperate with UP Police. I request the UP Government and the UP CM Yogi Adityanath that even if there is a 0.1% involvement in this then I am willing to take full responsibility. I request the media to not spread any misinformation till then, I have nothing to do with this," he said. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Elvish Raosahab (@elvish_yadav) × Earlier, the Noida police had conducted a joint raid along with the UP forest department at Sector 51 Saffron Villa in Noida and busted the gang which allegedly supplied snake venom at the rave party. According to the police officials, nine snakes, including five cobras, a red snake, a python and two other snakes were recovered from the venue. The ones held, have been identified as Rahul (32), Teetunath (45), Jaikaran (50), Narayan (50) and Ravinath (45). As per news agency PTI reports, they are all residents of Moharband village in southeast Delhi's Badarpur. The police also seized a plastic bottle filled with 20ml of snake venom from the accused which has been sent for testing to find out if it is psychotropic in nature to generate a drug-like effect in the human body. FIR registered against Yadav The UP police said that the FIR has been registered against six people, including social media influencer Elvish Yadav, for making snake venom available at rave parties. The officials further stated that the ones arrested used to charge a hefty amount for supplying venom at the parties. "FIR registered at Noida Sector 49 Police Station against six people, including YouTuber and Bigg Boss winner Elvish Yadav, for making available snake venom at rave parties. They used to collect a hefty sum of money for supplying the venom at parties. Nine snakes were also rescued in a raid," the police said. The FIR, which was lodged under the provisions of the Wildlife (Protection) Act and for criminal conspiracy following a complaint by Gaurav Gupta of PFA, said that Yadav organised rave parties illegally and shot videos with live snakes. "A YouTuber named Elvish Yadav provided snake venom and live snakes in Noida and created videos with other gang members/Youtubers in NCR farmhouse. They organised shoots and organised rave parties illegally. They regularly invited foreign girls and consumed snake venom and intoxicants. Rahul his accomplice acted as an agent on his behalf," the FIR said. "One of our informants contacted Elvish Yadav and asked him to organise the rave party and get Cobra Venom. Elvish gave us the name of one Rahul whom we contacted. He said he could organise the venom wherever we want. He then came to Sector 51 Banquet Hall with the Venom. The Noida police then came to the venue along with the DFO and arrested the organisers," it added. The FIR was filed under sections 9, 39,48A, 49, 50, 51 of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 and section 120-B of the IPC. DCP Noida Ram Badan Singh said, "In his complaint, Gaurav Gupta claimed he had contacted Elvish Yadav for a rave party and to arrange snakes. Gupta was then given the phone number of Rahul Yadav after which these people (accused), including snake charmers and Rahul Yadav, were called". "A team of forest officers and police had gone to the spot and these five people were arrested while 20 ml snake venom was also seized,” Singh, also the DCP (anti-narcotics cell), added. Divisional Forest Officer Pramod Kumar Srivastava said that all the snakes that were rescued during the raid, fall under the category of endangered species. "The charges framed in the case under the Wildlife (Protection) Act are stringent which are non-bailable and can attract a jail term of seven years. The snake venom seized from the accused has been sent for a lab test to ascertain its quality," news agency PTI quoted Srivastava as saying. Maneka Gandhi calls for strict action against Yadav BJP MP and Chairperson of People for Animals, Maneka Gandhi called for stern action against Yadav and other accused in the case. Expressing her concern, Gandhi said that very few cobras and pythons were left in the country and such acts, where snakes are made to release their venom, can cause their death as venom plays a vital role in the snake's digestion of food. "It is a wildlife crime and the accused should get 7 years in jail. Cobras when they lose their venom, they die. Venom helps them in food digestion. Without venom, they will not be able to digest food. Very few Cobras and Pythons are left in the country. The government has placed them in Schedule 1. It is a big crime to catch them," she said. She further revealed that a week ago, a raid was conducted in Mathura where eight people were found with eight snakes who later on stated that they were part of a cartel which supplies snake venom as a recreational drug at rave parties. She then said that the members of this gang mentioned the name of Yadav. "In this case, all these people should go to jail including the head of this gang, Elvish Yadav. He should also go to jail. Currently, he is absconding. Noida Police should also arrest him. This is an act of traitor. A law has been broken. Cobras and snakes die when we take out venom from their bodies," she said demanding strict action against the YouTuber. Also read: Youtuber Elvish Yadav refutes reports of his arrest over charges of possessing snake venom What is a rave party? A rave party is a vigorous, all-night EDM congregation with immersive music and lighting that has a communal vibe. They are held in various locations with farmhouses being a popular choice. In India, such gatherings have become a matter of concern involving legal issues as such gatherings have been defamed due to the use of drugs, noise pollution, safety and public order violations. Such concerns have prompted governments to impose a ban on these parties. Recreational use of snake venom an emerging trend in India Substances like opium, tobacco, cannabis, MDMA and meth have been long used for recreational purposes for their mind-altering effects. However, various studies show that derivates from reptiles like snakes, and scorpions can also serve as a substitute for other substances. Even though the use of snake venom as a recreational drug is not a common practice in India and is considered enormously hazardous and potentially life-threatening, it is pertinent to note that as per a 2021 report published in the Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, the lethal practice has become an emerging trend in the country. The report highlighted that cases of recreational use of snake venom have, so far, only been documented in India, further adding that the ones who abuse snake venom also try a variety of psychotropic substances before turning to snake venom. 'Mind-altering' effects caused by snake venom Snake venom has been reported to cause mood alteration, nociception, lethargy, and blurring of vision. The IJPP report, citing a case study, elucidated the effects experienced by the ones who indulge in the abuse of the substance. - The venom on entering human blood releases active metabolites such as serotonin, bradykinin, peptides, prostaglandins and other slow-reacting substances that have different psychotropic effects such as hypnotic and sedative. - High levels of sensation seeking, low harm avoidance, impulsivity, multiple substance abuse and high levels of extraversion, openness, and neuroticism were all found among the ones who consumed snake venom. (With inputs from agencies)

Explained | Elvish Yadav case and how recreational use of snake venom is becoming an emerging trend in India

<p>In a groundbreaking move, the US Senate on Thursday (Nov 2) voted in favour of Admiral Lisa Franchetti to lead the Navy, making her the very first woman to hold the position and to be a part of the military officers who make up the Joint Chiefs of Staff.</p>

<p>Her nomination was approved by a margin of 95-1. She has been serving in a provisional capacity since August 2023 because of a single Republican senator's resistance to the Pentagon abortion access policy.</p>

<p>Franchetti has been in commanding positions on various surface vessels, showcasing her leadership prowess.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She has held key roles, including commander of a guided missile destroyer, a destroyer squadron, and two carrier strike groups.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Her expertise extends to global affairs, having served as the deputy commander of US naval forces in Europe and Africa, as well as the deputy chief of naval operations for warfighting development.</p>

<p>In September 2022, she was promoted to the service's second-highest rank, which is vice chief of naval operations.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/croatian-foreign-minister-sparks-controversy-for-making-an-attempt-to-kiss-german-peer-655108">Croatian foreign minister sparks controversy for making an attempt to kiss German peer</a></p>

<p>Franchetti has not only created history as the first woman to lead the US Navy but has also become the first woman to serve on the esteemed Joint Chiefs of Staff, a milestone that marks a significant step towards greater gender equality and representation at the highest levels of the US military.</p>

<h2><strong>Delay of nominations&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Senate also filled two other spots by confirming General David Allvin, a pilot with more than 4,600 flight hours, as the head of the US Air Force by a vote of 95-1. He served as vice chief of staff of the Air Force previously.</p>

<p>Lawmakers generally approve the military nominations quickly through unanimous consent, however, one Republican Senator has been trying to block the military appointments in a bid to protest the Pentagon's abortion access policy.</p>

<p>Tommy Tuberville has been delaying the nominations to oppose Pentagon policies that permit service members seeking reproductive health care including abortions that are inaccessible where they are stationed to receive travel allowances and take organisational dearths.</p>

<p>The White House on Thursday, slammed Tuberville's delay of the nominations stating that his move was harming readiness.</p>

<p>"It's beyond ridiculous that this one senator is having this kind of an impact on our operational readiness," National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said, noting that it is also affecting officers' families.</p>

<p>"Folks can't get schools for their kids, can't buy or rent houses, you know, don't know where they're going to be living next. It's absolutely ridiculous," he said.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


In a groundbreaking move, the US Senate on Thursday (Nov 2) voted in favour of Admiral Lisa Franchetti to lead the Navy, making her the very first woman to hold the position and to be a part of the military officers who make up the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

In a groundbreaking move, the US Senate on Thursday (Nov 2) voted in favour of Admiral Lisa Franchetti to lead the Navy, making her the very first woman to hold the position and to be a part of the military officers who make up the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Her nomination was approved by a margin of 95-1. She has been serving in a provisional capacity since August 2023 because of a single Republican senator's resistance to the Pentagon abortion access policy. Franchetti has been in commanding positions on various surface vessels, showcasing her leadership prowess. She has held key roles, including commander of a guided missile destroyer, a destroyer squadron, and two carrier strike groups. Her expertise extends to global affairs, having served as the deputy commander of US naval forces in Europe and Africa, as well as the deputy chief of naval operations for warfighting development. In September 2022, she was promoted to the service's second-highest rank, which is vice chief of naval operations. Also read: Croatian foreign minister sparks controversy for making an attempt to kiss German peer Franchetti has not only created history as the first woman to lead the US Navy but has also become the first woman to serve on the esteemed Joint Chiefs of Staff, a milestone that marks a significant step towards greater gender equality and representation at the highest levels of the US military. Delay of nominations Senate also filled two other spots by confirming General David Allvin, a pilot with more than 4,600 flight hours, as the head of the US Air Force by a vote of 95-1. He served as vice chief of staff of the Air Force previously. Lawmakers generally approve the military nominations quickly through unanimous consent, however, one Republican Senator has been trying to block the military appointments in a bid to protest the Pentagon's abortion access policy. Tommy Tuberville has been delaying the nominations to oppose Pentagon policies that permit service members seeking reproductive health care including abortions that are inaccessible where they are stationed to receive travel allowances and take organisational dearths. The White House on Thursday, slammed Tuberville's delay of the nominations stating that his move was harming readiness. "It's beyond ridiculous that this one senator is having this kind of an impact on our operational readiness," National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said, noting that it is also affecting officers' families. "Folks can't get schools for their kids, can't buy or rent houses, you know, don't know where they're going to be living next. It's absolutely ridiculous," he said. (With inputs from agencies)

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