A horrifying new research claims that since 1999, UN soldiers from 12 different nations have fathered and then abandoned thousands of children in the impoverished Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The study also says that troops and police working under a UN mandate in the war-torn country molested children, raped young women, and exchanged food for'survival sex.'

According to the research, one victim was just eleven years old when her aunt sold her to UN forces, who loaded her with alcohol, raped her, and got her pregnant.

The bulk of the missing dads were from Tanzania and South Africa, with others from Morocco, Uruguay, Nepal, and Bangladesh.

The men were serving in a variety of capacities, including soldiers, officers, and pilots, as well as drivers, chefs, physicians, and photographers.

The United Nations soldiers originally entered the DRC in 1999 as part of a ceasefire deal to end the Second Congo War, which was fought between the DRC and Rwanda, Uganda, Angola, Zimbabwe, and Nabibia, as well as rebel forces.

According to The Conversation, sexual assault and exploitation became a big worry not long after UN soldiers invaded the nation.

When peacekeepers are present, there is typically a rise in sex trafficking and brothels near military posts, child prostitution, the trade of sex for goods or food, and the spread of sexually transmitted illnesses such as HIV.

Despite the fact that procedures are intended to be in place to prevent the wrongdoing, it has become recognised as a systematic problem, and every UN mission has been linked to charges of sexual exploitation and abuse.

The youngest girl questioned by the researchers who had a child with a peacekeeper was just 10 years old, and half were under the age of eighteen when they became pregnant.

A team from the University of Birmingham led the study, which interviewed hundreds of peacekeepers' children aged six to 19. They also interviewed the moms in depth and conducted hundreds of interviews in all.

Nearly half (1,182 respondents) of the 2,858 people interviewed mentioned unprompted the topics of peacekeeper abuse and abandoned children.

They discovered that the mothers of these children were frequently rejected by their own families and stigmatised within their communities, while the children grew up in extreme poverty and neglect, and were ignored and alienated.

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A horrifying new research claims that since 1999, UN soldiers from 12 different nations have fathered and then abandoned thousands of children in the impoverished Democratic Republic of the Congo. The study also says that troops and police working under a UN mandate in the war-torn country molested children, raped young women, and exchanged food for'survival sex.' According to the research, one victim was just eleven years old when her aunt sold her to UN forces, who loaded her with alcohol, raped her, and got her pregnant. The bulk of the missing dads were from Tanzania and South Africa, with others from Morocco, Uruguay, Nepal, and Bangladesh. The men were serving in a variety of capacities, including soldiers, officers, and pilots, as well as drivers, chefs, physicians, and photographers. The United Nations soldiers originally entered the DRC in 1999 as part of a ceasefire deal to end the Second Congo War, which was fought between the DRC and Rwanda, Uganda, Angola, Zimbabwe, and Nabibia, as well as rebel forces. According to The Conversation, sexual assault and exploitation became a big worry not long after UN soldiers invaded the nation. When peacekeepers are present, there is typically a rise in sex trafficking and brothels near military posts, child prostitution, the trade of sex for goods or food, and the spread of sexually transmitted illnesses such as HIV. Despite the fact that procedures are intended to be in place to prevent the wrongdoing, it has become recognised as a systematic problem, and every UN mission has been linked to charges of sexual exploitation and abuse. The youngest girl questioned by the researchers who had a child with a peacekeeper was just 10 years old, and half were under the age of eighteen when they became pregnant. A team from the University of Birmingham led the study, which interviewed hundreds of peacekeepers' children aged six to 19. They also interviewed the moms in depth and conducted hundreds of interviews in all. Nearly half (1,182 respondents) of the 2,858 people interviewed mentioned unprompted the topics of peacekeeper abuse and abandoned children. They discovered that the mothers of these children were frequently rejected by their own families and stigmatised within their communities, while the children grew up in extreme poverty and neglect, and were ignored and alienated. (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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Iran will respond to the European Union's "final" draft text to save a 2015 nuclear deal by midnight on Monday, its foreign minister said, calling on the United States to show flexibility to resolve three remaining issues.

After 16 months of fitful, indirect U.S.-Iranian talks, with the EU shuttling between the parties, a senior EU official said on Aug. 8 it had laid down a "final" offer and expected a response within a "very, very few weeks."

While Washington has said it is ready to quickly seal a deal to restore the 2015 accord on the basis of the EU proposals, Iranian negotiators said Tehran's "additional views and considerations" to the EU text would be conveyed later.

"Our answer will be given to the EU tonight at 12 midnight...There are three issues that if resolved, we can reach an agreement in the coming days," Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said, suggesting Tehran's response would not be a final acceptance or rejection of the EU proposal.

"We have told them that our red lines should be respected...We have shown enough flexibility...We do not want to reach a deal that after 40 days, two months or three months fails to be materialised on the ground."

Diplomats and officials told Reuters that whether or not Tehran and Washington accept the EU's "final" offer, neither is likely to declare the pact dead because keeping it alive serves both sides' interests.

Amirabdollahian said that "the coming days are very important" to see whether the United States will show flexibility over the remaining three issues.

"It would not be end of the world if they fail to show flexibility...Then we will need more efforts and talks...to resolve the remaining issues," he said.

The stakes are high, since failure in the nuclear negotiations would carry the risk of a fresh regional war with

Israel threatening military action against Iran if diplomacy fails to prevent Tehran develop a nuclear weapons capability.

Tehran, which has long denied having such ambition, has warned of a "crushing" response to any Israeli attack.

"Like Washington, we have our own plan B if the talks fail," Amirabdollahian said.

In 2018, then-President Donald Trump reneged on the deal reached before he took office, calling it too soft on Iran, and reimposed harsh U.S. sanctions, spurring the Islamic Republic to begin breaching its limits on uranium enrichment.

The 2015 agreement appeared on the verge of revival in March after 11 months of indirect talks between Tehran and U.S. President Joe Biden's administration in Vienna.

But talks broke down over obstacles including Tehran's demand that Washington provide guarantees that no U.S. president would abandon the deal as Trump did.

Biden cannot promise this because the nuclear deal is a non-binding political understanding, not a legally binding treaty.

"They need to adopt a realistic approach about guarantees. Regarding the two other remaining issues, they have shown some relative flexibility verbally, but it needs to be mentioned in the text," Amirabdollahian said. 
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Iran will respond to the European Union's "final" draft text to save a 2015 nuclear deal by midnight on Monday, its foreign minister said, calling on the United States to show flexibility to resolve three remaining issues. After 16 months of fitful, indirect U.S.-Iranian talks, with the EU shuttling between the parties, a senior EU official said on Aug. 8 it had laid down a "final" offer and expected a response within a "very, very few weeks." While Washington has said it is ready to quickly seal a deal to restore the 2015 accord on the basis of the EU proposals, Iranian negotiators said Tehran's "additional views and considerations" to the EU text would be conveyed later. "Our answer will be given to the EU tonight at 12 midnight...There are three issues that if resolved, we can reach an agreement in the coming days," Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said, suggesting Tehran's response would not be a final acceptance or rejection of the EU proposal. "We have told them that our red lines should be respected...We have shown enough flexibility...We do not want to reach a deal that after 40 days, two months or three months fails to be materialised on the ground." Diplomats and officials told Reuters that whether or not Tehran and Washington accept the EU's "final" offer, neither is likely to declare the pact dead because keeping it alive serves both sides' interests. Amirabdollahian said that "the coming days are very important" to see whether the United States will show flexibility over the remaining three issues. "It would not be end of the world if they fail to show flexibility...Then we will need more efforts and talks...to resolve the remaining issues," he said. The stakes are high, since failure in the nuclear negotiations would carry the risk of a fresh regional war with Israel threatening military action against Iran if diplomacy fails to prevent Tehran develop a nuclear weapons capability. Tehran, which has long denied having such ambition, has warned of a "crushing" response to any Israeli attack. "Like Washington, we have our own plan B if the talks fail," Amirabdollahian said. In 2018, then-President Donald Trump reneged on the deal reached before he took office, calling it too soft on Iran, and reimposed harsh U.S. sanctions, spurring the Islamic Republic to begin breaching its limits on uranium enrichment. The 2015 agreement appeared on the verge of revival in March after 11 months of indirect talks between Tehran and U.S. President Joe Biden's administration in Vienna. But talks broke down over obstacles including Tehran's demand that Washington provide guarantees that no U.S. president would abandon the deal as Trump did. Biden cannot promise this because the nuclear deal is a non-binding political understanding, not a legally binding treaty. "They need to adopt a realistic approach about guarantees. Regarding the two other remaining issues, they have shown some relative flexibility verbally, but it needs to be mentioned in the text," Amirabdollahian 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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William Ruto was declared the winner of Kenya’s presidential election by a razor-thin margin, seeing off a challenge from five-time contender Raila Odinga.&nbsp;

William Samoei Arap Ruto who will be the 5th President of Kenya has previously served as Kenya's Deputy President since 2013.

Ruto, a 55-year-old rags-to-riches businessman, saw the election as a war between common "hustlers" and "dynasties" that had dominated Kenya since its independence from Britain in 1963.

Following the announcement of the results, he pledged to work with "all leaders" in Kenya. 
 
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In the 2013 presidential election, he was elected Deputy President alongside President Uhuru Kenyatta on the Jubilee Alliance platform.

From 1998 to 2013, Ruto served as a Member of Parliament (MP). From August to December 2002, he was Minister of Home Affairs in the Daniel Arap Moi cabinet.

He then served as Minister of Agriculture in the Mwai Kibaki cabinet from 2008 to 2010, and as Minister of Higher Education from April to October 2010.

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Results could be null and void

In Kenya, the presidential election results are expected to be contested in the Supreme Court in the next 21 days.

A run-off may not be a possibility, but a vote recount may be.

If the losing Candidate challenges are successful, Ruto's declaration will be declared NULL and VOID, and a Supreme Court procedure will be begun within 20 to 21 days of the Annulment.

Family

Ruto was born on December 21, 1966 in Sambut village, Kamagut, Uasin Gishu County to Daniel and Sarah Cheruiyot.&nbsp;

Ruto is married to Rachel Ruto and the father of seven children. He is notorious for his enormous riches and has faced several claims of wrongdoing, which he denies.

Educational background

He graduated from the University of Nairobi in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science in botany and zoology. He received an MS in 2011 and a PhD from the University of Nairobi in December 2018.

Religious man

Ruto was an active member of the Christian Union during his undergraduate years.

He always attended church services, giving out large amounts of money as well as start-up equipment to hustlers.

Ruto met President Daniel Arap Moi through his church leadership efforts at the University of Nairobi, who would subsequently expose him to Kenya politics, notably during the 1992 general elections.

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William Ruto was declared the winner of Kenya’s presidential election by a razor-thin margin, seeing off a challenge from five-time contender Raila Odinga. William Samoei Arap Ruto who will be the 5th President of Kenya has previously served as Kenya's Deputy President since 2013. Ruto, a 55-year-old rags-to-riches businessman, saw the election as a war between common "hustlers" and "dynasties" that had dominated Kenya since its independence from Britain in 1963. Following the announcement of the results, he pledged to work with "all leaders" in Kenya. Also read | Kenya election result: William Ruto elected 5th president with 50.49% of vote In the 2013 presidential election, he was elected Deputy President alongside President Uhuru Kenyatta on the Jubilee Alliance platform. From 1998 to 2013, Ruto served as a Member of Parliament (MP). From August to December 2002, he was Minister of Home Affairs in the Daniel Arap Moi cabinet. He then served as Minister of Agriculture in the Mwai Kibaki cabinet from 2008 to 2010, and as Minister of Higher Education from April to October 2010. Residents in the sweeping red hills near the western Kenyan town of Eldoret recall William Ruto as a barefoot schoolboy who sold chickens at a roadside booth. Even back then, he exhibited a ferocious brilliance, they recalled, as they celebrated his election to the presidency of his nation on Monday with a mixture of joy and disbelief. × Results could be null and void In Kenya, the presidential election results are expected to be contested in the Supreme Court in the next 21 days. A run-off may not be a possibility, but a vote recount may be. If the losing Candidate challenges are successful, Ruto's declaration will be declared NULL and VOID, and a Supreme Court procedure will be begun within 20 to 21 days of the Annulment. Family Ruto was born on December 21, 1966 in Sambut village, Kamagut, Uasin Gishu County to Daniel and Sarah Cheruiyot. Ruto is married to Rachel Ruto and the father of seven children. He is notorious for his enormous riches and has faced several claims of wrongdoing, which he denies. Educational background He graduated from the University of Nairobi in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science in botany and zoology. He received an MS in 2011 and a PhD from the University of Nairobi in December 2018. Religious man Ruto was an active member of the Christian Union during his undergraduate years. He always attended church services, giving out large amounts of money as well as start-up equipment to hustlers. Ruto met President Daniel Arap Moi through his church leadership efforts at the University of Nairobi, who would subsequently expose him to Kenya politics, notably during the 1992 general elections. (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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Kenya's election commission has announced that William Ruto has been elected as the country's fifth president with 50.49% of the vote.

The deputy president won his first election, defeating former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who was running for the fifth time. Odinga received 48.5% of the vote.

The announcement came moments after the main count was interrupted as scuffles broke out. 
 
Ruto takes over from departing President Uhuru Kenyatta, who did not endorse his campaign. Kenyatta is nearing the end of his presidency and will step down later this month. 
 
Throughout the campaign, Ruto referred to himself as the "hustler-in-chief," highlighting his modest origins as a chicken vendor who worked his way to the pinnacle of Kenyan politics.

Analysts believed that his competitor Raila Odinga would win, based on his success in opinion surveys and government support.

However, Ruto's populist "man-of-the-people" style, which shunned political dynasties and capitalised on the country's anti-elite attitude, endeared him to voters. 
 
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Kenya's election commission has announced that William Ruto has been elected as the country's fifth president with 50.49% of the vote. The deputy president won his first election, defeating former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who was running for the fifth time.

Kenya's election commission has announced that William Ruto has been elected as the country's fifth president with 50.49% of the vote. The deputy president won his first election, defeating former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who was running for the fifth time. Odinga received 48.5% of the vote. The announcement came moments after the main count was interrupted as scuffles broke out. Ruto takes over from departing President Uhuru Kenyatta, who did not endorse his campaign. Kenyatta is nearing the end of his presidency and will step down later this month. Throughout the campaign, Ruto referred to himself as the "hustler-in-chief," highlighting his modest origins as a chicken vendor who worked his way to the pinnacle of Kenyan politics. Analysts believed that his competitor Raila Odinga would win, based on his success in opinion surveys and government support. However, Ruto's populist "man-of-the-people" style, which shunned political dynasties and capitalised on the country's anti-elite attitude, endeared him to voters. (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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In the presence of President Ranil Wickremesinghe, India handed over a Dornier aircraft to Sri Lanka on Monday, confirming its security relations with the island country.

The Indian High Commissioner in Colombo, Gopal Baglay, handed over the maritime surveillance aircraft to the Sri Lanka Navy at the Sri Lanka Airforce facility in Katunayake, which is next to the Colombo international airport.

"The security of India and Sri Lanka is enhanced by mutual understanding, mutual trust and cooperation. The gifting of Dornier 228 is India’s latest contribution to this cause," High Commissioner Gopal Baglay said at the handing over event held on Indian Independence Day. A day before the arrival of a Chinese space and satellite tracking vessel that has alarmed India. Despite New Delhi's concerns, including those expressed to President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Colombo has approved the Chinese vessel's visit after asking a five-day delay.

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"Like fruits of other areas of cooperation with India, the gift of Dornier to @airforcelk is of relevance to and a step to meet its requirements for maritime safety and security. It is an example of India's strength adding to the strength of its friends," the Indian High Commission said.

Last Monday, the Sri Lanka Air Force announced that the Indian Air Force would be donating a Dornier 228 Maritime Patrol Aircraft, with another aircraft to follow within two years. The Indian donation came in response to a request by the Sri Lankan government in 2018 for two Dornier Reconnaissance Aircraft to improve the island nation's maritime surveillance capabilities, according to the SLAF.

Sri Lanka is a participant of the "Colombo Security Conclave," which began as a trilateral effort comprising India, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives, and later included Mauritius, for regional marine cooperation.

Meanwhile, in his Independence Day message, High Commissioner Baglay said that India has been an active partner in catalyzing the economic recovery of Sri Lanka.

Indian investments in Sri Lanka in mutually beneficial sectors such as ports, renewable energy, infrastructure etc will be instrumental in this through employment generation and stepped up economic activities, he said.

The civilisational connect, shared heritage and abiding bonds between the people are the hallmark of India-Sri Lanka ties. Today, as we rapidly move forward on the path laid out by generations from antiquity, we also seek to strengthen these age-old linkages for posterity as well, he said.

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In the presence of President Ranil Wickremesinghe, India handed over a Dornier aircraft to Sri Lanka on Monday, confirming its security relations with the island country. The Indian High Commissioner in Colombo, Gopal Baglay, handed over the maritime surveillance aircraft to the Sri Lanka Navy at the Sri Lanka Airforce facility in Katunayake, which is next to the Colombo international airport. "The security of India and Sri Lanka is enhanced by mutual understanding, mutual trust and cooperation. The gifting of Dornier 228 is India’s latest contribution to this cause," High Commissioner Gopal Baglay said at the handing over event held on Indian Independence Day. A day before the arrival of a Chinese space and satellite tracking vessel that has alarmed India. Despite New Delhi's concerns, including those expressed to President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Colombo has approved the Chinese vessel's visit after asking a five-day delay. Watch: India gifted Dornier martime Aircraft lands in Sri Lanka with fanfare pic.twitter.com/DygbZFqJfS — Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) August 15, 2022 × "Like fruits of other areas of cooperation with India, the gift of Dornier to @airforcelk is of relevance to and a step to meet its requirements for maritime safety and security. It is an example of India's strength adding to the strength of its friends," the Indian High Commission said. Last Monday, the Sri Lanka Air Force announced that the Indian Air Force would be donating a Dornier 228 Maritime Patrol Aircraft, with another aircraft to follow within two years. The Indian donation came in response to a request by the Sri Lankan government in 2018 for two Dornier Reconnaissance Aircraft to improve the island nation's maritime surveillance capabilities, according to the SLAF. Sri Lanka is a participant of the "Colombo Security Conclave," which began as a trilateral effort comprising India, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives, and later included Mauritius, for regional marine cooperation. Meanwhile, in his Independence Day message, High Commissioner Baglay said that India has been an active partner in catalyzing the economic recovery of Sri Lanka. Indian investments in Sri Lanka in mutually beneficial sectors such as ports, renewable energy, infrastructure etc will be instrumental in this through employment generation and stepped up economic activities, he said. The civilisational connect, shared heritage and abiding bonds between the people are the hallmark of India-Sri Lanka ties. Today, as we rapidly move forward on the path laid out by generations from antiquity, we also seek to strengthen these age-old linkages for posterity as well, he said. (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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As India celebrates 75 years of independence, Space Kidz India raised the Indian flag roughly 30 kilometres above the earth.

The flag was carried to an altitude of 1,06,000 feet above the Earth aboard a balloon, where it was unfurled.

The event was part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Har Ghar Tiranga campaign and the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav slogan to commemorate the momentous milestone.

Space Kidz India is an organisation creating "young scientists for the country and spreading awareness among children for a borderless world."&nbsp;

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The satellite was just launched into Low Earth Orbit by the organisation. AzadiSAT was created by 750 female students from across India to commemorate India's 75th anniversary of independence.

While the satellite was lost owing to orbital concerns as the Tiny Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) that sent it into space failed to position it in a circular orbit around the globe, the organisation was successful in developing an ecosystem and a procedure for developing small spacecraft.

Messages from space have been pouring in as India celebrates its Independence Day. In a video message, Astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti, who is living and working on the International Space Station, said in a video message that it is a pleasure to congratulate India on 75 years of independence and that for decades, international agencies have collaborated with the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) on many space and science missions.

Raja Chari, an Indian-American astronaut, also uploaded a photo of the Indian flag in the International Space Station this morning.

"On Indian Independence eve I'm reminded of Indian diaspora that I could see from @Space_Station where my immigrant father's home town of Hyderabad shines bright. @nasa is just 1 place Indian Americans make a difference every day. Looking forward to @IndianEmbassyUS celebration," he said in a tweet.

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On Indian Independence eve I’m reminded of Indian diaspora that I could see from <a href="https://twitter.com/Space_Station?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Space_Station</a> where my immigrant father’s home town of Hyderabad shines bright. <a href="https://twitter.com/NASA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@nasa</a> is just 1 place Indian Americans make a difference every day. Looking forward to <a href="https://twitter.com/IndianEmbassyUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IndianEmbassyUS</a> celebration <a href="https://t.co/4eXWHd49q6">pic.twitter.com/4eXWHd49q6</a>
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As India celebrates 75 years of independence, Space Kidz India raised the Indian flag roughly 30 kilometres above the earth. The flag was carried to an altitude of 1,06,000 feet above the Earth aboard a balloon, where it was unfurled.

As India celebrates 75 years of independence, Space Kidz India raised the Indian flag roughly 30 kilometres above the earth. The flag was carried to an altitude of 1,06,000 feet above the Earth aboard a balloon, where it was unfurled. The event was part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Har Ghar Tiranga campaign and the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav slogan to commemorate the momentous milestone. Space Kidz India is an organisation creating "young scientists for the country and spreading awareness among children for a borderless world." Celebrating 75 Years of Independence by unfurling the Indian Flag @ 30 km in Near Space.@PMOIndia @narendramodi @DrJitendraSingh@isro @INSPACeIND@mygovindia#AzadiKaAmritMahotsov#HarGharTiranga pic.twitter.com/4ZIJMdSZE6 — Space Kidz India (@SpaceKidzIndia) August 14, 2022 × The satellite was just launched into Low Earth Orbit by the organisation. AzadiSAT was created by 750 female students from across India to commemorate India's 75th anniversary of independence. While the satellite was lost owing to orbital concerns as the Tiny Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) that sent it into space failed to position it in a circular orbit around the globe, the organisation was successful in developing an ecosystem and a procedure for developing small spacecraft. Messages from space have been pouring in as India celebrates its Independence Day. In a video message, Astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti, who is living and working on the International Space Station, said in a video message that it is a pleasure to congratulate India on 75 years of independence and that for decades, international agencies have collaborated with the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) on many space and science missions. Raja Chari, an Indian-American astronaut, also uploaded a photo of the Indian flag in the International Space Station this morning. "On Indian Independence eve I'm reminded of Indian diaspora that I could see from @Space_Station where my immigrant father's home town of Hyderabad shines bright. @nasa is just 1 place Indian Americans make a difference every day. Looking forward to @IndianEmbassyUS celebration," he said in a tweet. On Indian Independence eve I’m reminded of Indian diaspora that I could see from @Space_Station where my immigrant father’s home town of Hyderabad shines bright. @nasa is just 1 place Indian Americans make a difference every day. Looking forward to @IndianEmbassyUS celebration pic.twitter.com/4eXWHd49q6 — Raja Chari (@Astro_Raja) August 14, 2022 × (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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The Indian government plans to examine the exemption-free new tax regime shortly in order to make it more appealing to individual income taxpayers, according to Indian news agency PTI.

According to insiders, the administration eventually intends to implement a system with no exemptions, and the complicated old tax regime with exemptions and deductions would be phased out.

Tax exemptions in India are categorised based on the type of income. Agricultural income, pensions, allowances, and other forms of income are not included. Deduction of Tax at Source is another possibility.

A tax exemption is a financial exclusion that reduces taxable income. You may be excluded from paying taxes totally, at reduced rates, or solely on a portion of your earnings. Rather than the absence of taxation in specific cases, tax exemption is a statutory exception to a general rule. Tax credits are given to encourage certain economic activities.

A new tax structure was implemented in the Union Budget 2020-21. Taxpayers were given the choice of choosing between the previous system, which had different deductions and exemptions, and the new regime, which included reduced tax rates but no exemptions or deductions.

The goal of the change was to give considerable assistance to individual taxpayers while also simplifying income-tax legislation.

When asked about the new tax regime's experience, sources indicated there are obvious evidence that those who have completed their house and education loans are eager to switch to the new tax system because they have no exemptions to claim.

According to sources, cutting taxes in the new regime would make the new tax regime more appealing.

In September 2019, a comparable tax structure for business taxpayers was implemented, with much lower rates and fewer exemptions.

The government announced a reduction in the base corporation tax rate for current companies to 22% from 30%, and for new manufacturing enterprises formed after October 1, 2019, and beginning operations before March 31, 2024, to 15% from 25%. Companies that choose these higher tax rates must sacrifice all exemptions and incentives.

Under the new tax regime for individual taxpayers announced on February 1, 2020, people with an annual income of up to Rs 2,50,000 do not pay any tax.

The tax rate is 5 per cent for income between Rs 2,50,000 and Rs 5,00,000.

Furthermore, those earning between Rs 5,00000 and Rs 7,50000 pay a 10% tax rate; those earning between Rs 7,50000 and Rs 10,00000 pay a 15% tax rate; those earning between Rs 10,00000 and Rs 12,50000 pay a 20% tax rate; those earning between Rs 12,50000 and Rs 1500000 pay a 25% tax rate; and those earning above Rs 1500000 pay a 30% tax rate. 
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The Indian government plans to examine the exemption-free new tax regime shortly in order to make it more appealing to individual income taxpayers, according to Indian news agency PTI.

The Indian government plans to examine the exemption-free new tax regime shortly in order to make it more appealing to individual income taxpayers, according to Indian news agency PTI. According to insiders, the administration eventually intends to implement a system with no exemptions, and the complicated old tax regime with exemptions and deductions would be phased out. Tax exemptions in India are categorised based on the type of income. Agricultural income, pensions, allowances, and other forms of income are not included. Deduction of Tax at Source is another possibility. A tax exemption is a financial exclusion that reduces taxable income. You may be excluded from paying taxes totally, at reduced rates, or solely on a portion of your earnings. Rather than the absence of taxation in specific cases, tax exemption is a statutory exception to a general rule. Tax credits are given to encourage certain economic activities. A new tax structure was implemented in the Union Budget 2020-21. Taxpayers were given the choice of choosing between the previous system, which had different deductions and exemptions, and the new regime, which included reduced tax rates but no exemptions or deductions. The goal of the change was to give considerable assistance to individual taxpayers while also simplifying income-tax legislation. When asked about the new tax regime's experience, sources indicated there are obvious evidence that those who have completed their house and education loans are eager to switch to the new tax system because they have no exemptions to claim. According to sources, cutting taxes in the new regime would make the new tax regime more appealing. In September 2019, a comparable tax structure for business taxpayers was implemented, with much lower rates and fewer exemptions. The government announced a reduction in the base corporation tax rate for current companies to 22% from 30%, and for new manufacturing enterprises formed after October 1, 2019, and beginning operations before March 31, 2024, to 15% from 25%. Companies that choose these higher tax rates must sacrifice all exemptions and incentives. Under the new tax regime for individual taxpayers announced on February 1, 2020, people with an annual income of up to Rs 2,50,000 do not pay any tax. The tax rate is 5 per cent for income between Rs 2,50,000 and Rs 5,00,000. Furthermore, those earning between Rs 5,00000 and Rs 7,50000 pay a 10% tax rate; those earning between Rs 7,50000 and Rs 10,00000 pay a 15% tax rate; those earning between Rs 10,00000 and Rs 12,50000 pay a 20% tax rate; those earning between Rs 12,50000 and Rs 1500000 pay a 25% tax rate; and those earning above Rs 1500000 pay a 30% tax rate. 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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India is commemorating its Independence Day today, August 15th. Citizens' emotions are overflowing with patriotism. To commemorate this historic day, several monuments and government offices have been draped in the tricolour.

Har Ghar Tiranga has been a successful campaign, with the Department of Posts, India selling over 10 million Indian flags.

At 7.30 a.m., Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the people of India.

However, as every year, we are confronting a math-related conundrum ahead of the celebration.

Which Independence Day exactly is it?India will mark 75 years of independence from British rule this year, which has added to the confusion.&nbsp;

Which year's Independence Day is it, the 75th or the 76th?

So here's the solution: on August 15, 1947, India earned its long-fought independence from British domination after more than 200 years.

This implies that India celebrated its first year of independence on August 15, 1948, 10 years later on August 15, 1957, twenty years later in 1967, and seventy years later in 2017.

As a result, India will commemorate 75 years of freedom from British control in 2022.

However, counting the number of Independence Days celebrated in India since August 15, 1947, which would be deemed the first, the total will be 76.

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India is commemorating its Independence Day today, August 15th. Citizens' emotions are overflowing with patriotism. To commemorate this historic day, several monuments and government offices have been draped in the tricolour.

India is commemorating its Independence Day today, August 15th. Citizens' emotions are overflowing with patriotism. To commemorate this historic day, several monuments and government offices have been draped in the tricolour. Har Ghar Tiranga has been a successful campaign, with the Department of Posts, India selling over 10 million Indian flags. At 7.30 a.m., Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the people of India. However, as every year, we are confronting a math-related conundrum ahead of the celebration. Which Independence Day exactly is it?India will mark 75 years of independence from British rule this year, which has added to the confusion. Which year's Independence Day is it, the 75th or the 76th? So here's the solution: on August 15, 1947, India earned its long-fought independence from British domination after more than 200 years. This implies that India celebrated its first year of independence on August 15, 1948, 10 years later on August 15, 1957, twenty years later in 1967, and seventy years later in 2017. As a result, India will commemorate 75 years of freedom from British control in 2022. However, counting the number of Independence Days celebrated in India since August 15, 1947, which would be deemed the first, the total will be 76. (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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A report prepared by Forbes after reviewing the public employee LinkedIn profiles has revealed that around three hundred current employees at TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, previously worked for Chinese state media publications.

According to Forbes, the LinkedIn profiles of ByteDance and TikTok workers showed them in current responsibilities such as content partnerships, strategy, policy, public relations, monetisation, and 'media collaboration.'

Current ByteDance executives appear to have created 23 of these accounts, which control divisions supervising content partnerships, public affairs, corporate social responsibility, and "media collaboration." 
 
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At least 15 current ByteDance workers indicated that they worked for both the IT business and state media outlets at the same time.

The report said late on Thursday that "Fifteen indicate that current ByteDance employees are also concurrently employed by Chinese state media entities, including Xinhua News Agency, China Radio International, and China Central/China Global Television," the report said.

Forbes found "strong ties between TikTok's parent business, ByteDance, and the Chinese government's propaganda arm, which has been extensively utilising social media to propagate disinformation that supports the Chinese Communist Party."

ByteDance and TikTok, according to the article, did not dispute that the 300 LinkedIn profiles were current workers or deny their ties to Chinese official media.

According to a ByteDance spokeswoman, the business makes "hiring choices based solely on an individual's professional capacity to accomplish the job."

Forbes discovered 49 LinkedIn accounts for former CCTV and CGTN workers at TikTok and ByteDance.

Among them were CCTV's previous editor-in-chief, who is now ByteDance's head of media content partnerships, and a ByteDance international market operator who, according to his biography, is still an editor for CCTV.

The growth of TikTok has raised concerns among US politicians about national security.

TikTok recently confirmed that staff outside the nation could access that information, while "strong cybersecurity safeguards and authorization" from the company's US security team were necessary.

Buzzfeed News reported in June that TikTok users' data in the United States was routinely accessed by personnel in China.&nbsp;

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A report prepared by Forbes after reviewing the public employee LinkedIn profiles has revealed that around three hundred current employees at TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, previously worked for Chinese state media publications. According to Forbes, the LinkedIn profiles of ByteDance and TikTok workers showed them in current responsibilities such as content partnerships, strategy, policy, public relations, monetisation, and 'media collaboration.' Current ByteDance executives appear to have created 23 of these accounts, which control divisions supervising content partnerships, public affairs, corporate social responsibility, and "media collaboration." Also read | China says TikTok being 'encircled' and 'coerced' after ByteDance drops sale At least 15 current ByteDance workers indicated that they worked for both the IT business and state media outlets at the same time. The report said late on Thursday that "Fifteen indicate that current ByteDance employees are also concurrently employed by Chinese state media entities, including Xinhua News Agency, China Radio International, and China Central/China Global Television," the report said. Forbes found "strong ties between TikTok's parent business, ByteDance, and the Chinese government's propaganda arm, which has been extensively utilising social media to propagate disinformation that supports the Chinese Communist Party." ByteDance and TikTok, according to the article, did not dispute that the 300 LinkedIn profiles were current workers or deny their ties to Chinese official media. According to a ByteDance spokeswoman, the business makes "hiring choices based solely on an individual's professional capacity to accomplish the job." Forbes discovered 49 LinkedIn accounts for former CCTV and CGTN workers at TikTok and ByteDance. Among them were CCTV's previous editor-in-chief, who is now ByteDance's head of media content partnerships, and a ByteDance international market operator who, according to his biography, is still an editor for CCTV. The growth of TikTok has raised concerns among US politicians about national security. TikTok recently confirmed that staff outside the nation could access that information, while "strong cybersecurity safeguards and authorization" from the company's US security team were necessary. Buzzfeed News reported in June that TikTok users' data in the United States was routinely accessed by personnel in China. (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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In the early hours of Sunday, a man crashed his car close to the US Capitol, opened indiscriminate fire, and then killed himself. The US Capitol police are looking into the incident.

The US Capitol Police stated in a statement that the person didn't seem to be targeting any lawmakers. No other people were hurt.

Around 4:00 in the morning, the man crashed his vehicle into a barricade in the block east of the Capitol.

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The car "became engulfed in flames" as he got out, according to the police report. The man then appeared to open fire numerous times into the air.

It is unclear what motivated the man in this incident. According to reports, the assault lasted just a few seconds, and the officers did not have time to retaliate as the man turned his pistol on himself. 
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In the early hours of Sunday, a man crashed his car close to the US Capitol, opened indiscriminate fire, and then killed himself. The US Capitol police are looking into the incident. The US Capitol Police stated in a statement that the person didn't seem to be targeting any lawmakers. No other people were hurt. Around 4:00 in the morning, the man crashed his vehicle into a barricade in the block east of the Capitol. "At this time, it does not appear the man was targeting any Members of Congress, who are on recess, and it does not appear officers fired their weapons," Capitol Police said. The statement did not name the man, but noted that "investigators are looking into the man's background." × The car "became engulfed in flames" as he got out, according to the police report. The man then appeared to open fire numerous times into the air. It is unclear what motivated the man in this incident. According to reports, the assault lasted just a few seconds, and the officers did not have time to retaliate as the man turned his pistol on himself. 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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At least 41 people were killed and 55 others were injured when a massive fire broke out in a church on Sunday in a crowded neighbourhood of Cairo, the capital of Egypt.

The Abu Sefein church in the heavily populated suburb of Imbaba was destroyed by fire, according to the authorities, which cited health officials for the death toll.

Five thousand people had gathered for Mass at the Coptic Abu Sefein church in the Imbaba district when an electrical fire broke out while a service was underway Sunday morning, according to the sources.&nbsp;

Fifteen firefighting vehicles were dispatched to the scene to put out the flames while ambulances ferried the casualties to nearby hospitals.

The president's office said President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi spoke by phone with the Coptic Christian Pope Tawadros II to offer his condolences.

"I am closely following the developments of the tragic accident," el-Sissi wrote on Facebook. "I directed all concerned state agencies and institutions to take all necessary measures, and immediately to deal with this accident and its effects."

Approximately 10% of Egypt's 90 million citizens are Christians, who have long complained of discrimination by the nation's Muslim majority. 
 
Who are the Copts?

Since ancient times, the current nations of Egypt and Sudan have been home to the Copts, an ethnoreligious Christian community native to North Africa. 
 
The majority of ethnic Copts are Coptic Orthodox believers. In Egypt, the Middle East, Sudan, and Libya, they are the largest Christian denomination. 
 
The Coptic language, which is a direct descendent of the Demotic Egyptian spoken in late antiquity, has historically been spoken by Copts.

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At least 41 people were killed and 55 others were injured when a massive fire broke out in a church on Sunday in a crowded neighbourhood of Cairo, the capital of Egypt.

At least 41 people were killed and 55 others were injured when a massive fire broke out in a church on Sunday in a crowded neighbourhood of Cairo, the capital of Egypt. The Abu Sefein church in the heavily populated suburb of Imbaba was destroyed by fire, according to the authorities, which cited health officials for the death toll. Five thousand people had gathered for Mass at the Coptic Abu Sefein church in the Imbaba district when an electrical fire broke out while a service was underway Sunday morning, according to the sources. Fifteen firefighting vehicles were dispatched to the scene to put out the flames while ambulances ferried the casualties to nearby hospitals. The president's office said President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi spoke by phone with the Coptic Christian Pope Tawadros II to offer his condolences. "I am closely following the developments of the tragic accident," el-Sissi wrote on Facebook. "I directed all concerned state agencies and institutions to take all necessary measures, and immediately to deal with this accident and its effects." Approximately 10% of Egypt's 90 million citizens are Christians, who have long complained of discrimination by the nation's Muslim majority. Who are the Copts? Since ancient times, the current nations of Egypt and Sudan have been home to the Copts, an ethnoreligious Christian community native to North Africa. The majority of ethnic Copts are Coptic Orthodox believers. In Egypt, the Middle East, Sudan, and Libya, they are the largest Christian denomination. The Coptic language, which is a direct descendent of the Demotic Egyptian spoken in late antiquity, has historically been spoken by Copts. 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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Although urinary tract infections are common, treating them is getting harder as the bacteria that cause them develop antibiotic resistance. Researchers identified a new chemical that inhibits drug-resistant bacteria through lab tests and in mice with pneumonia and urinary tract infections. According to the researchers, this compound, called fabimycin, may one day be used to treat serious infections in people.

The journal ACS Central Science published the study's findings.

According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, gram-negative bacteria are a group of germs that cause illnesses like pneumonia, urinary tract infections, and bloodstream infections in millions of people worldwide.

These bacteria have powerful defensive mechanisms, including hard cell walls that keep the majority of drugs out and pumps that effectively remove those antibiotics that do get inside, making them particularly challenging to treat. The bacteria can also change through mutation in order to resist numerous medications. Additionally, the treatments that do work are not very precise, eliminating a variety of microorganisms, even helpful bacteria.

Paul Hergenrother and his team set out to create a medication that might overcome gram-negative bacteria's defences and treat illnesses while leaving other beneficial germs unharmed.

Starting with an antibiotic that was effective against gram-positive bacteria, the team made a number of structural changes that they thought would enable it to be effective against gram-negative infections.

While remaining largely inactive against some gram-positive pathogens and some normally benign bacteria found in or on the human body, one of the modified chemicals, fabimycin, was shown to be effective against over 300 drug-resistant clinical isolates.

The novel compound also performed as well as or better than existing antibiotics at comparable doses in reducing the quantity of drug-resistant bacteria in mice with pneumonia or urinary tract infections to pre-infection levels or lower. The findings, according to the researchers, suggest that fabimycin may one day prove to be a potent cure for difficult-to-treat illnesses.

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Although urinary tract infections are common, treating them is getting harder as the bacteria that cause them develop antibiotic resistance. Researchers identified a new chemical that inhibits drug-resistant bacteria through lab tests and in mice with pneumonia and urinary tract infections. According to the researchers, this compound, called fabimycin, may one day be used to treat serious infections in people. The journal ACS Central Science published the study's findings. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, gram-negative bacteria are a group of germs that cause illnesses like pneumonia, urinary tract infections, and bloodstream infections in millions of people worldwide. These bacteria have powerful defensive mechanisms, including hard cell walls that keep the majority of drugs out and pumps that effectively remove those antibiotics that do get inside, making them particularly challenging to treat. The bacteria can also change through mutation in order to resist numerous medications. Additionally, the treatments that do work are not very precise, eliminating a variety of microorganisms, even helpful bacteria. Paul Hergenrother and his team set out to create a medication that might overcome gram-negative bacteria's defences and treat illnesses while leaving other beneficial germs unharmed. Starting with an antibiotic that was effective against gram-positive bacteria, the team made a number of structural changes that they thought would enable it to be effective against gram-negative infections. While remaining largely inactive against some gram-positive pathogens and some normally benign bacteria found in or on the human body, one of the modified chemicals, fabimycin, was shown to be effective against over 300 drug-resistant clinical isolates. The novel compound also performed as well as or better than existing antibiotics at comparable doses in reducing the quantity of drug-resistant bacteria in mice with pneumonia or urinary tract infections to pre-infection levels or lower. The findings, according to the researchers, suggest that fabimycin may one day prove to be a potent cure for difficult-to-treat illnesses. (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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