<p>A leaked recording suggested that the World Bank staff were apparently asked to give special treatment to the son of the high-ranking official after support was extended by the US Treasury to the $13 billion increase in the organisation's funding, as per a report published in The Guardian.</p>

<p>As per reports, the whistleblower has claimed that the 2018 staff meeting's recording suggests that the colleagues were asked by a senior manager to give special treatment to the son of David Malpass, who is currently the World Bank's president but at that time was serving the US Treasury under Donald Trump.</p>

<p>In the recording, the bank staff can be heard as calling 22-year-old Robert Malpass as a “prince” and “important little fellow”, who is likely to go “running to daddy” if things don't go well.</p>

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<p>Campaigners said that the leaked recording can undermine the mission of the World Bank, which includes combating the declining public trust in civic institutions through the promotion of good governance.</p>

<p>As per the report, the staff were informed that Robert was the son of David Malpass, the then undersecretary of the US Treasury, who had played an important role in guiding the World Bank in securing an endorsement for the multibillion-dollar capital injection.</p>

<p>The recordings further suggest that this may not be the first time an important global figure's family member was hired by the international development bank.</p>

<p>“Remember we had a ‘prince’ before … that is a subject for happy hour,” a staff member can be heard as saying. The World Bank stated that the contents revealed in the recording cannot be confirmed but added it was “both false and absurd” to draw a connection between the multibillion-dollar capital increase and an entry-level hire.</p>

<p>“We have a prince that is coming, that is joining us, on 16 July,” said a senior manager, one month before Robert Malpass started working with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), which is the World Bank Group's commercial-terms lending arm that lends to private sector businesses.</p>

<p>“I want to forewarn all of you this young, bright person is the son of the undersecretary of the US Treasury, which was beneficial for us in getting the capital increase,” the manager stated.</p>

<p>The manager then explains that Robert, who recently finished his undergraduate in economics from Cornell University, needs to be treated like a “very important little fellow” that might otherwise go “running to daddy” if things went wrong.</p>

<p>“We need to manage his education and we need to manage the lemon,” said the manager, referring to the pending role of Robert in the department.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH | World Bank reforms to vastly expand lending</strong></p>

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<p>“So we need to get work out of him, but we also need to make sure that he sees the world,” he can be heard as saying. When staff asks if Malpass intends to return to higher education, the manager replies “annoying[ly], he’s probably going to stay a year, or two years, and then he’s going to move to a hedge fund someplace. But in those two years, we need to make him happy and valuable and we need to teach him and so forth, all right? So that then I can go to his daddy, and then I get some bonus points.”</p>

<p>The whistleblower said that the leaked recording questions the way the World Bank Group is governed and how its largest member state influences it.</p>

<p>“The US, as the leading shareholder of the World Bank Group, is obligated to contribute to better corporate governance of the institution, but failed to do so. Special treatment destroys the morale of employees, especially among those in junior positions who suffer a lack of opportunities of advancement,” the whistleblower said.&nbsp;<br />
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A leaked recording suggested that the World Bank staff were apparently asked to give special treatment to the son of the high-ranking official after support was extended by the US Treasury to the $13 billion increase in the organisation's funding, as per a report published in The Guardian.

A leaked recording suggested that the World Bank staff were apparently asked to give special treatment to the son of the high-ranking official after support was extended by the US Treasury to the $13 billion increase in the organisation's funding, as per a report published in The Guardian. As per reports, the whistleblower has claimed that the 2018 staff meeting's recording suggests that the colleagues were asked by a senior manager to give special treatment to the son of David Malpass, who is currently the World Bank's president but at that time was serving the US Treasury under Donald Trump. In the recording, the bank staff can be heard as calling 22-year-old Robert Malpass as a “prince” and “important little fellow”, who is likely to go “running to daddy” if things don't go well. ALSO READ | World Bank announces grant of $200 million to repair Ukraine's energy infrastructure Campaigners said that the leaked recording can undermine the mission of the World Bank, which includes combating the declining public trust in civic institutions through the promotion of good governance. As per the report, the staff were informed that Robert was the son of David Malpass, the then undersecretary of the US Treasury, who had played an important role in guiding the World Bank in securing an endorsement for the multibillion-dollar capital injection. The recordings further suggest that this may not be the first time an important global figure's family member was hired by the international development bank. “Remember we had a ‘prince’ before … that is a subject for happy hour,” a staff member can be heard as saying. The World Bank stated that the contents revealed in the recording cannot be confirmed but added it was “both false and absurd” to draw a connection between the multibillion-dollar capital increase and an entry-level hire. “We have a prince that is coming, that is joining us, on 16 July,” said a senior manager, one month before Robert Malpass started working with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), which is the World Bank Group's commercial-terms lending arm that lends to private sector businesses. “I want to forewarn all of you this young, bright person is the son of the undersecretary of the US Treasury, which was beneficial for us in getting the capital increase,” the manager stated. The manager then explains that Robert, who recently finished his undergraduate in economics from Cornell University, needs to be treated like a “very important little fellow” that might otherwise go “running to daddy” if things went wrong. “We need to manage his education and we need to manage the lemon,” said the manager, referring to the pending role of Robert in the department. WATCH | World Bank reforms to vastly expand lending “So we need to get work out of him, but we also need to make sure that he sees the world,” he can be heard as saying. When staff asks if Malpass intends to return to higher education, the manager replies “annoying[ly], he’s probably going to stay a year, or two years, and then he’s going to move to a hedge fund someplace. But in those two years, we need to make him happy and valuable and we need to teach him and so forth, all right? So that then I can go to his daddy, and then I get some bonus points.” The whistleblower said that the leaked recording questions the way the World Bank Group is governed and how its largest member state influences it. “The US, as the leading shareholder of the World Bank Group, is obligated to contribute to better corporate governance of the institution, but failed to do so. Special treatment destroys the morale of employees, especially among those in junior positions who suffer a lack of opportunities of advancement,” the whistleblower said. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>A new technique has been developed by scientists that could help diagnose Parkinson’s disease at an early stage, even before symptoms start showing in a person, and speed up the process of treatment.</p>

<p>It is difficult to diagnose Parkinson’s presently because there is no specific test to detect the condition. Symptoms vary from person to person and similar symptoms have been found in other illnesses, which increases&nbsp;the possibility of a misdiagnosis.</p>

<p>Scientists in the United States have now claimed that they have come up with a way to identify how the abnormal proteins, which are related to the disease, buildup long before the symptoms begin to show. The Lancet Neurology journal published the findings of the scientists.</p>

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<p>The research shows that the method, called alpha-synuclein seed amplification assay (alphaSyn-SAA), can identify people who stand at risk of developing Parkinson’s disease.</p>

<p>The method can create a scope for early detection, diagnosis and the right treatment of the disease. In the last 25 years, the prevalence of Parkinson’s has doubled globally with around 10 million people suffering from the disease.</p>

<p>There has been an increase in awareness of the disease after it was recently diagnosed in high-profile people like British television presenter Jeremy Paxman and US congresswoman Jennifer Wexton.</p>

<p>The study's co-lead author and University of Pennsylvania's Prof Andrew Siderowf said, “Identifying an effective biomarker for Parkinson’s disease pathology could have profound implications for the way we treat the condition, potentially making it possible to diagnose people earlier, identify the best treatments for different subsets of patients and speed up clinical trials.”</p>

<p>Parkinson’s is caused by the build-up of abnormal proteins throughout the nervous system and the brain. The buildup of proteins is said to start years before physical symptoms like the slowness of movement, muscle stiffness and tremors start to show.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH | World Parkinson’s Day 2023: Symptoms, causes and treatment</strong></p>

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<p>The study included 1,123 participants, which was one of the largest assessments so far carried out, to study the usefulness of the alphaSyn-SAA technique.</p>

<p>The study confirmed that the people with Parkinson’s were accurately detected through the technique and also the individuals who were at risk but had no early symptoms were identified before diagnosis.</p>

<p>The researchers, however, cautioned that longer-term studies, taking into account larger sample sizes, would be required to fully understand the effectiveness of the alphaSyn-SAA technique.<br />
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A new technique has been developed by scientists that could help diagnose Parkinson’s disease at an early stage, even before symptoms start showing in a person, and speed up the process of treatment.

A new technique has been developed by scientists that could help diagnose Parkinson’s disease at an early stage, even before symptoms start showing in a person, and speed up the process of treatment. It is difficult to diagnose Parkinson’s presently because there is no specific test to detect the condition. Symptoms vary from person to person and similar symptoms have been found in other illnesses, which increases the possibility of a misdiagnosis. Scientists in the United States have now claimed that they have come up with a way to identify how the abnormal proteins, which are related to the disease, buildup long before the symptoms begin to show. The Lancet Neurology journal published the findings of the scientists. ALSO READ | Neil Diamond on dealing with Parkinson’s: I can’t really fight this thing The research shows that the method, called alpha-synuclein seed amplification assay (alphaSyn-SAA), can identify people who stand at risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. The method can create a scope for early detection, diagnosis and the right treatment of the disease. In the last 25 years, the prevalence of Parkinson’s has doubled globally with around 10 million people suffering from the disease. There has been an increase in awareness of the disease after it was recently diagnosed in high-profile people like British television presenter Jeremy Paxman and US congresswoman Jennifer Wexton. The study's co-lead author and University of Pennsylvania's Prof Andrew Siderowf said, “Identifying an effective biomarker for Parkinson’s disease pathology could have profound implications for the way we treat the condition, potentially making it possible to diagnose people earlier, identify the best treatments for different subsets of patients and speed up clinical trials.” Parkinson’s is caused by the build-up of abnormal proteins throughout the nervous system and the brain. The buildup of proteins is said to start years before physical symptoms like the slowness of movement, muscle stiffness and tremors start to show. WATCH | World Parkinson’s Day 2023: Symptoms, causes and treatment The study included 1,123 participants, which was one of the largest assessments so far carried out, to study the usefulness of the alphaSyn-SAA technique. The study confirmed that the people with Parkinson’s were accurately detected through the technique and also the individuals who were at risk but had no early symptoms were identified before diagnosis. The researchers, however, cautioned that longer-term studies, taking into account larger sample sizes, would be required to fully understand the effectiveness of the alphaSyn-SAA technique. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>The Tibetan community across the globe is stunned to see how the Dalai Lama's viral video where he is asking a small boy to “suck” his tongue has been misinterpreted and hypersexualised to taint the image of their exiled spiritual leader.</p>

<p>Pushing back against reports in a section of media, the Tibetans are claiming that the video is being misused by Chinese Communist Party (CCP) propagandists to discredit the Dalai Lama and legitimise China's control over Tibet.</p>

<p>In the viral video, the Dalai Lama is seen hugging the child and apparently asking him for a peck on his cheek. After that, he is seen kissing the boy on the lips. The leader then stuck his tongue out and asked the boy to “suck my tongue”.</p>

<p>In Tibetan culture, people have been following the tradition of sticking out their tongues, which goes back to the 9th century, to greet each other.</p>

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<p>The video of the spiritual leader suddenly went viral, with many calling the action inappropriate and even alleging it to be a case of child abuse.</p>

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<p>But US-based Tibetan journalist Tsering Kyi, while speaking to VICE World News, said that the Dalai Lama has been the target of CCP for the past 70 years and the viral video is just another attempt to discredit him while misinterpreting Tibetan culture.</p>

<p>“I still remember when the great Christian spiritual leader, Desmond Tutu, visited the Dalai Lama in India, and they hugged and kissed like two pure kids. It was a beautiful display of love, but some people with dirty minds interpreted it as something else back then too,” the journalist said.</p>

<p>“English is his second language, so sometimes His Holiness uses words that make some people uncomfortable. “However, it doesn't necessarily mean that he intends to be negative,” Kyi added.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, another Tibetan, explaining their traditional way of greeting each other, said, "It's been our traditional way of greeting. I have also seen [the Dalai Lama] being playful with Tibetans. For us, it is sad that it has been misinterpreted by the international community. The event was held more than a month ago, why are we seeing this just now?”</p>

<p><strong>WATCH | India: Tibetan leader Dalai Lama attends prayer for his long life in Dharamshala</strong></p>

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<p>The Dalai Lama’s office issued an apology on Monday after the viral video drew criticism.</p>

<p>Reacting to the apology in a Facebook post, a Tibetan mother of three children said, “No apology was ever needed from His Holiness. No apology. No explanation. No statement. Because pure unadulterated acts of love, faith, and compassion DO NOT require any apology.”</p>

<p>Tenzin Pema explained how the Tibetan culture has been misconstrued and hypersexualised to set a false narrative against the Dalai Lama.</p>

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<p>“Because an "oothuk" - foreheads touching to represent pure love, respect in our culture - does not require an apology. Because a kiss or a "po" on the lips given by elders to little children and by young children to elders is common in our culture and another sign of pure, unabashed love,” she said.</p>

<p>She also explained how “blow into the face" represents hope in Tibetan culture. “For the word "blow" or the act of "blow-ing" represents hope and faith and peace and contentment and fulfilment and compassion and kindness... in our culture and to our people,” Pema said.</p>

<p>She added that even the most highlighted part of the video “suck my tongue” was a wrong translation of the words "nge che le jip", which is a common playful refrain used by Tibetan elders.&nbsp;</p>

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The Tibetan community across the globe is stunned to see how the Dalai Lama's viral video where he is asking a small boy to “suck” his tongue has been misinterpreted and hypersexualised to taint the image of their exiled spiritual leader.

The Tibetan community across the globe is stunned to see how the Dalai Lama's viral video where he is asking a small boy to “suck” his tongue has been misinterpreted and hypersexualised to taint the image of their exiled spiritual leader. Pushing back against reports in a section of media, the Tibetans are claiming that the video is being misused by Chinese Communist Party (CCP) propagandists to discredit the Dalai Lama and legitimise China's control over Tibet. In the viral video, the Dalai Lama is seen hugging the child and apparently asking him for a peck on his cheek. After that, he is seen kissing the boy on the lips. The leader then stuck his tongue out and asked the boy to “suck my tongue”. In Tibetan culture, people have been following the tradition of sticking out their tongues, which goes back to the 9th century, to greet each other. ALSO READ | Dalai Lama apologises to boy's family over 'kissing' video The video of the spiritual leader suddenly went viral, with many calling the action inappropriate and even alleging it to be a case of child abuse. Sadly everything in the modern Western world is too hyper sexualised. The Dalai Lama jokingly made a kissing face to greet his friend Desmond Tutu, only those with a severe case of porn brain could see this as sexual pic.twitter.com/qkNfDOUhzv — Drew Pavlou (@DrewPavlou) April 11, 2023 × But US-based Tibetan journalist Tsering Kyi, while speaking to VICE World News, said that the Dalai Lama has been the target of CCP for the past 70 years and the viral video is just another attempt to discredit him while misinterpreting Tibetan culture. “I still remember when the great Christian spiritual leader, Desmond Tutu, visited the Dalai Lama in India, and they hugged and kissed like two pure kids. It was a beautiful display of love, but some people with dirty minds interpreted it as something else back then too,” the journalist said. “English is his second language, so sometimes His Holiness uses words that make some people uncomfortable. “However, it doesn't necessarily mean that he intends to be negative,” Kyi added. Meanwhile, another Tibetan, explaining their traditional way of greeting each other, said, "It's been our traditional way of greeting. I have also seen [the Dalai Lama] being playful with Tibetans. For us, it is sad that it has been misinterpreted by the international community. The event was held more than a month ago, why are we seeing this just now?” WATCH | India: Tibetan leader Dalai Lama attends prayer for his long life in Dharamshala The Dalai Lama’s office issued an apology on Monday after the viral video drew criticism. Reacting to the apology in a Facebook post, a Tibetan mother of three children said, “No apology was ever needed from His Holiness. No apology. No explanation. No statement. Because pure unadulterated acts of love, faith, and compassion DO NOT require any apology.” Tenzin Pema explained how the Tibetan culture has been misconstrued and hypersexualised to set a false narrative against the Dalai Lama. × “Because an "oothuk" - foreheads touching to represent pure love, respect in our culture - does not require an apology. Because a kiss or a "po" on the lips given by elders to little children and by young children to elders is common in our culture and another sign of pure, unabashed love,” she said. She also explained how “blow into the face" represents hope in Tibetan culture. “For the word "blow" or the act of "blow-ing" represents hope and faith and peace and contentment and fulfilment and compassion and kindness... in our culture and to our people,” Pema said. She added that even the most highlighted part of the video “suck my tongue” was a wrong translation of the words "nge che le jip", which is a common playful refrain used by Tibetan elders. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>As Japan battles the worst bird flu ever, the country has been forced to replace eggs with other available items on the food menu.</p>

<p>The country is battling avian influenza's worst outbreak which has led to the culling of millions of chickens and eventually a huge shortage of eggs, soaring prices of egg-based dishes. Long story short, eggs have become a luxury food item on Japan's menu.</p>

<p>The shortage of eggs is a huge problem as they are a staple in Japanese cuisine, varying from egg rolls to omurice as well as soft-boiled yolks on ramen.</p>

<p>Avian influenza, also known as bird flu, is an infectious disease which spread from wild birds and poultry. The flu has been present in the world from around for a century.</p>

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<p>However, the world is seeing its worst-ever outbreak due to mutations in the virus, claim scientists.</p>

<p>Amongst various countries, Japan has been the worst hit. The country was forced to cull around 17 million chickens, which can also be summarised as nine per cent of egg-laying hens.</p>

<p>In the past year, there has been a 70 per cent increase in the prices of wholesale eggs, as the data shared by a local egg seller.</p>

<p>One kilo of medium-size eggs costs around ¥350 ($2.62), stated JA. Z-Tamago, which is a unit of the National Federation of Agricultural Co-operative Associations.</p>

<p>The steep increase in price has left consumers shocked and has forced restaurants to strike egg-based dishes off the menus.</p>

<p>Last month, McDonald's outlet in Japan had to warn diners it may suspend the sale of popular Teritama burgers during peak periods. Teritama is a portmanteau made from teriyaki sauce and tamago or eggs in Japanese.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH | North Korea FIRES ballistic missile into seas between Japan and South Korea</strong></p>

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<p>Even though McDonald's had diversified its egg sources so that its regular offerings are not impacted, it was "watching the situation carefully", said spokesperson Jonathan Kushner.</p>

<p>The problem is that the supply of eggs is unstable in the country. "It is hard to predict what the situations will be like in the summer and the fall," he stated.</p>

<p>The 7-Eleven convenience stores in Japan have also suspended the sale of around 15 items from February. In addition, the recipes of salads and sandwiches have been tweaked by stores around the country, to cut down the use of eggs.</p>

<p>Consumers have also been forced to spend more on egg-based products. Food company Kewpie, which is famous for its mayonnaise made from egg yolks, has increased its prices by around 21 per cent this month.</p>

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As Japan battles the worst bird flu ever, the country has been forced to replace eggs with other available items on the food menu. The country is battling avian influenza's worst outbreak which has led to the culling of millions of chickens and eventually a huge shortage of eggs, soaring prices of egg-based dishes.

As Japan battles the worst bird flu ever, the country has been forced to replace eggs with other available items on the food menu. The country is battling avian influenza's worst outbreak which has led to the culling of millions of chickens and eventually a huge shortage of eggs, soaring prices of egg-based dishes. Long story short, eggs have become a luxury food item on Japan's menu. The shortage of eggs is a huge problem as they are a staple in Japanese cuisine, varying from egg rolls to omurice as well as soft-boiled yolks on ramen. Avian influenza, also known as bird flu, is an infectious disease which spread from wild birds and poultry. The flu has been present in the world from around for a century. ALSO READ | Japan population crisis: Nation faces shortage of candidates for local elections However, the world is seeing its worst-ever outbreak due to mutations in the virus, claim scientists. Amongst various countries, Japan has been the worst hit. The country was forced to cull around 17 million chickens, which can also be summarised as nine per cent of egg-laying hens. In the past year, there has been a 70 per cent increase in the prices of wholesale eggs, as the data shared by a local egg seller. One kilo of medium-size eggs costs around ¥350 ($2.62), stated JA. Z-Tamago, which is a unit of the National Federation of Agricultural Co-operative Associations. The steep increase in price has left consumers shocked and has forced restaurants to strike egg-based dishes off the menus. Last month, McDonald's outlet in Japan had to warn diners it may suspend the sale of popular Teritama burgers during peak periods. Teritama is a portmanteau made from teriyaki sauce and tamago or eggs in Japanese. WATCH | North Korea FIRES ballistic missile into seas between Japan and South Korea Even though McDonald's had diversified its egg sources so that its regular offerings are not impacted, it was "watching the situation carefully", said spokesperson Jonathan Kushner. The problem is that the supply of eggs is unstable in the country. "It is hard to predict what the situations will be like in the summer and the fall," he stated. The 7-Eleven convenience stores in Japan have also suspended the sale of around 15 items from February. In addition, the recipes of salads and sandwiches have been tweaked by stores around the country, to cut down the use of eggs. Consumers have also been forced to spend more on egg-based products. Food company Kewpie, which is famous for its mayonnaise made from egg yolks, has increased its prices by around 21 per cent this month. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>On the morning of July 8, 1920, the British newspaper ‘Morning Post’ greeted its readers with an article titled "For General Dyer. The Man Who Saved India". The article was published days after the British authorities had removed General Reginald Dyer from his post after the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, which even today on its 104th anniversary remains etched as one of the deadliest bloodbaths in the history of India's independence struggle.</p>

<p>The article was published to appeal for funds to support Dyer's defence costs. In the first 12 hours, the newspaper had managed to collect £584 ($725), eventually raising the hefty sum of £26,000 ($32,308). What followed was a flood of gifts and letters in support of Dyer in the office of the newspaper. Among the many who contributed to the funds, one of the most renowned names was Nobel laureate Rudyard Kipling.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Supporting Dyer's horrific action, the paper said that he “did his duty, regardless of consequences”.</p>

<p>“On General Dyer’s judgment, and his judgment alone, the future of Punjab, and it may well be of India, was placed, and fearlessly he did his duty. His worst enemies cannot say that the result of his action was a revolution; on the contrary, revolution gaining ground on every side was crushed,” the article read.</p>

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<h2><strong>The fateful evening</strong></h2>

<p>People in huge numbers had gathered in Jallianwala Bagh on April 13, 1919, which was also the day when people celebrated Baisakhi (the harvest festival of Punjab), for a public meeting to silently protest against the ban imposed on public assemblies. After some time, the silent meeting turned into gory bloodshed after General Dyer ordered the British troops to fire incessantly for around 10 minutes on the unarmed crowd without giving them any warning.</p>

<p>With only one exit and high walls, it became impossible for people to run for their lives. As the troops kept firing, dead bodies&nbsp;kept piling up. Panic-stricken people tried to cross the boundaries and some even jumped inside a well, which was present in the centre of the ground, with hopes of surviving&nbsp;the massacre. After the ceasefire, Dyer, along with his troops, marched back to the base leaving the dead and wounded on the ground. Officially 379 people were killed in the massacre, however, the count is believed to be much higher.</p>

<p>After the killing at Jallianwala Bagh, Punjab was placed under martial law by the government. Weeks later, a British missionary woman was assaulted after which General Dyer gave the "crawling order" on a street, making it compulsory for people to crawl on their four legs if they wished to pass by.</p>

<h2><strong>Hunter Commission and Dyer's fear&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Six months after the massacre, on October 14, 1919, a committee was constituted by Secretary of State for India, Edwin Montagu to investigate the incident. The Disorders Inquiry Committee was established accordingly with former Solicitor General of Scotland Lord William Hunter as the president.</p>

<p>The report prepared by the committee noted the incidents that took place in Amritsar before April 13, 1919. It pointed out how Dyer entered Jallianwala Bagh, accompanied by 25 Gorkha soldiers, 40 Gorkhas armed with only khukris, 25 Baluchis armed with rifles and two armoured cars.</p>

<p>“Without giving the crowd any warning to disperse, which he considered unnecessary as they were in breach of his proclamation, he ordered his troops to fire and the firing continued for about ten minutes,” the report stated.</p>

<p>The minority report of the committee brought out the evidence given by Dyer in great detail. He testified that his mind had already been made up to order the firing when he reached the Bagh.</p>

<p>“I had made up my mind. I was only wondering whether I should do it or not….The situation was very, very serious. I had made up my mind that I would shoot all men to death if they were going to continue the meeting,” he said.</p>

<p>The most shocking was the comments made by Dyer in the investigation. Dyer had testified that he was changing the directions of firing time and again and was directing the armed soldiers to fire where the crowds were the thickest.</p>

<p>He had also accepted that he would have allowed armoured cars to enter and fire using machine guns inside the walled compound if the entrance was not narrow.</p>

<p>“They had come to fight... if they defied me I was going to give them a lesson…I was going to punish them. My idea from the military point of view was to make a wide impression,” Dyer had said.</p>

<p>He had also accepted that there was a possibility that the crowd would have dispersed without firing. Dyer said, “Yes, I think it quite possible that I could have dispersed them perhaps even without firing….I could disperse them for some time then they would all come back and laugh at me, and I considered I would be making myself a fool”.</p>

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<h2><strong>How did the British government react to the report?</strong></h2>

<p>Montagu, while accepting that Dyer used disproportionate force, opined, “Brig Gen Dyer displayed honesty of purpose and unflinching adherence to his conception of his duty that cannot for a moment be questioned”.</p>

<p>Disappointingly, Viceroy Lord Chelmsford called the actions of Gen Dyer as ‘bona fide’ and ‘dictated by a stern sense of duty’.</p>

<p>The case that should have ended in a recognition of crime against humanity was simply closed with Gen Dyer's resignation as Brigade Commander and no further employment in India.</p>

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On the morning of July 8, 1920, the British newspaper ‘Morning Post’ greeted its readers with an article titled "For General Dyer. The Man Who Saved India". The article was published days after the British authorities had removed General Reginald Dyer from his post after the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, which even today on its 104th anniversary remains etched as one of the deadliest bloodbaths in the history of India's independence struggle.

On the morning of July 8, 1920, the British newspaper ‘Morning Post’ greeted its readers with an article titled "For General Dyer. The Man Who Saved India". The article was published days after the British authorities had removed General Reginald Dyer from his post after the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, which even today on its 104th anniversary remains etched as one of the deadliest bloodbaths in the history of India's independence struggle. The article was published to appeal for funds to support Dyer's defence costs. In the first 12 hours, the newspaper had managed to collect £584 ($725), eventually raising the hefty sum of £26,000 ($32,308). What followed was a flood of gifts and letters in support of Dyer in the office of the newspaper. Among the many who contributed to the funds, one of the most renowned names was Nobel laureate Rudyard Kipling. Supporting Dyer's horrific action, the paper said that he “did his duty, regardless of consequences”. “On General Dyer’s judgment, and his judgment alone, the future of Punjab, and it may well be of India, was placed, and fearlessly he did his duty. His worst enemies cannot say that the result of his action was a revolution; on the contrary, revolution gaining ground on every side was crushed,” the article read. ALSO READ | Indian-origin mathematician CR Rao honoured with math ‘Nobel Prize’ The fateful evening People in huge numbers had gathered in Jallianwala Bagh on April 13, 1919, which was also the day when people celebrated Baisakhi (the harvest festival of Punjab), for a public meeting to silently protest against the ban imposed on public assemblies. After some time, the silent meeting turned into gory bloodshed after General Dyer ordered the British troops to fire incessantly for around 10 minutes on the unarmed crowd without giving them any warning. With only one exit and high walls, it became impossible for people to run for their lives. As the troops kept firing, dead bodies kept piling up. Panic-stricken people tried to cross the boundaries and some even jumped inside a well, which was present in the centre of the ground, with hopes of surviving the massacre. After the ceasefire, Dyer, along with his troops, marched back to the base leaving the dead and wounded on the ground. Officially 379 people were killed in the massacre, however, the count is believed to be much higher. After the killing at Jallianwala Bagh, Punjab was placed under martial law by the government. Weeks later, a British missionary woman was assaulted after which General Dyer gave the "crawling order" on a street, making it compulsory for people to crawl on their four legs if they wished to pass by. Hunter Commission and Dyer's fear Six months after the massacre, on October 14, 1919, a committee was constituted by Secretary of State for India, Edwin Montagu to investigate the incident. The Disorders Inquiry Committee was established accordingly with former Solicitor General of Scotland Lord William Hunter as the president. The report prepared by the committee noted the incidents that took place in Amritsar before April 13, 1919. It pointed out how Dyer entered Jallianwala Bagh, accompanied by 25 Gorkha soldiers, 40 Gorkhas armed with only khukris, 25 Baluchis armed with rifles and two armoured cars. “Without giving the crowd any warning to disperse, which he considered unnecessary as they were in breach of his proclamation, he ordered his troops to fire and the firing continued for about ten minutes,” the report stated. The minority report of the committee brought out the evidence given by Dyer in great detail. He testified that his mind had already been made up to order the firing when he reached the Bagh. “I had made up my mind. I was only wondering whether I should do it or not….The situation was very, very serious. I had made up my mind that I would shoot all men to death if they were going to continue the meeting,” he said. The most shocking was the comments made by Dyer in the investigation. Dyer had testified that he was changing the directions of firing time and again and was directing the armed soldiers to fire where the crowds were the thickest. He had also accepted that he would have allowed armoured cars to enter and fire using machine guns inside the walled compound if the entrance was not narrow. “They had come to fight... if they defied me I was going to give them a lesson…I was going to punish them. My idea from the military point of view was to make a wide impression,” Dyer had said. He had also accepted that there was a possibility that the crowd would have dispersed without firing. Dyer said, “Yes, I think it quite possible that I could have dispersed them perhaps even without firing….I could disperse them for some time then they would all come back and laugh at me, and I considered I would be making myself a fool”. WATCH | India-China Tensions: China bars two Indian journalists from returning to Beijing How did the British government react to the report? Montagu, while accepting that Dyer used disproportionate force, opined, “Brig Gen Dyer displayed honesty of purpose and unflinching adherence to his conception of his duty that cannot for a moment be questioned”. Disappointingly, Viceroy Lord Chelmsford called the actions of Gen Dyer as ‘bona fide’ and ‘dictated by a stern sense of duty’. The case that should have ended in a recognition of crime against humanity was simply closed with Gen Dyer's resignation as Brigade Commander and no further employment in India. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>A stone scoreboard, which is believed to be 1,000 years old and was used to play an ancient ritual ball game, was discovered at the famous Mayan Chichen Itza archaeological site which is located Yucatan peninsula in Mexico.</p>

<p>The circular object, which measures around 12.6in (32cm) in diameter and weighs 88lbs (40kg), has hieroglyphic writing inscribed around two players who can be seen standing next to a ball, as per the statement issued by Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH).</p>

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<p>“In this Mayan site, it is rare to find hieroglyphic writing, let alone a complete text,” said archaeologist Francisco Perez, who has been co-ordinating the investigations taking place in the Chichanchob complex, which is also called Casa Colorada.</p>

<p>Describing the image engraved on the stone, archaeologist Santiago Alberto Sobrino Fernandez said “The character on the left is wearing a feathered headdress and a sash that features a flower-shaped element, probably a water lily. In line with the face is a scroll, which may be interpreted as breath or voice.”</p>

<p>“The opposing player wears a headdress known as a ‘snake turban’, which has been seen represented numerous times at Chichen Itza. The individual wears protective clothing for playing pelota,” he added.</p>

<p>The players, who have been carved on the stone, have not been identified as the match's outcome also remains unknown, the inscription's future interpretation may reveal the game's nature as well as the final score.</p>

<p>The discovered stone, which looks like a scoreboard, dates between AD800 and AD900.</p>

<p>The ancient game, which was played using a heavy rubber ball, was a part of the Mesoamerican peoples' traditional practices and it is believed that the game had ritual undertones.</p>

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<p>The researchers working with INAH are now making preparations to capture high-resolution images of the iconography and text for the stone' detailed study, while simultaneously making preparations to conserve the scoreboard.</p>

<p>The Chichen Itza complex, which has been declared a UNESCO world heritage site, is among the Maya civilisation's main archaeological centres present on the Yucatan peninsula. As per the official data, the site is visited every year by around two million people from across the world.</p>

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A stone scoreboard, which is believed to be 1,000 years old and was used to play an ancient ritual ball game, was discovered at the famous Mayan Chichen Itza archaeological site which is located Yucatan peninsula in Mexico.

A stone scoreboard, which is believed to be 1,000 years old and was used to play an ancient ritual ball game, was discovered at the famous Mayan Chichen Itza archaeological site which is located Yucatan peninsula in Mexico. The circular object, which measures around 12.6in (32cm) in diameter and weighs 88lbs (40kg), has hieroglyphic writing inscribed around two players who can be seen standing next to a ball, as per the statement issued by Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH). ALSO READ | Researchers discover ruins of 2,000-year-old Mayan town buried in Guatemala's rainforest “In this Mayan site, it is rare to find hieroglyphic writing, let alone a complete text,” said archaeologist Francisco Perez, who has been co-ordinating the investigations taking place in the Chichanchob complex, which is also called Casa Colorada. Describing the image engraved on the stone, archaeologist Santiago Alberto Sobrino Fernandez said “The character on the left is wearing a feathered headdress and a sash that features a flower-shaped element, probably a water lily. In line with the face is a scroll, which may be interpreted as breath or voice.” “The opposing player wears a headdress known as a ‘snake turban’, which has been seen represented numerous times at Chichen Itza. The individual wears protective clothing for playing pelota,” he added. The players, who have been carved on the stone, have not been identified as the match's outcome also remains unknown, the inscription's future interpretation may reveal the game's nature as well as the final score. The discovered stone, which looks like a scoreboard, dates between AD800 and AD900. The ancient game, which was played using a heavy rubber ball, was a part of the Mesoamerican peoples' traditional practices and it is believed that the game had ritual undertones. WATCH | An ancient restaurant unearthed by archaeologists in Iraq The researchers working with INAH are now making preparations to capture high-resolution images of the iconography and text for the stone' detailed study, while simultaneously making preparations to conserve the scoreboard. The Chichen Itza complex, which has been declared a UNESCO world heritage site, is among the Maya civilisation's main archaeological centres present on the Yucatan peninsula. As per the official data, the site is visited every year by around two million people from across the world. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>United States President Joe Biden landed in Northern Ireland for his four-day visit, where he will show his support for the country's peace and will also attend events which will celebrate his Irish roots. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday slightly decreased its global growth projection for 2023-24 from 6.1 per cent to 5.9 per cent, however, it praised the Indian economy. Meanwhile, Twitter's Elon Musk announced the final date for removing legacy Blue checks from verified Twitter accounts.</p>

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<p>United States President Joe Biden has reached Northern Ireland, starting his four-day visit to the island, where he will extend his support for the country's peace and will celebrate his Irish roots.</p>

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<p>The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday (April 11) slightly lowered its global growth projection for 2023-24 to 5.9 per cent from 6.1 per cent earlier, but the financial agency has praised the Indian economy.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Many dozens of people, including children, are reported to be dead in central Myanmar following the military's airstrikes on Tuesday. The number of dead cited by a local pro-democracy group and media go as high as 100. Myanmar's military has reportedly confirmed the airstrikes without commenting on the number of people killed in its offensive against its own people.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Twitter owner Elon Musk early Wednesday (April 12) set a final date for removing legacy Blue checks from Twitter accounts verified under the social media giant's previous regime. "Final date for removing legacy Blue checks is 4/20," Musk tweeted.</p>

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United States President Joe Biden landed in Northern Ireland for his four-day visit, where he will show his support for the country's peace and will also attend events which will celebrate his Irish roots.

United States President Joe Biden landed in Northern Ireland for his four-day visit, where he will show his support for the country's peace and will also attend events which will celebrate his Irish roots. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday slightly decreased its global growth projection for 2023-24 from 6.1 per cent to 5.9 per cent, however, it praised the Indian economy. Meanwhile, Twitter's Elon Musk announced the final date for removing legacy Blue checks from verified Twitter accounts. Click on the headline to read more: Joe Biden lands in Northern Ireland, to mark 25 years of Good Friday Agreement United States President Joe Biden has reached Northern Ireland, starting his four-day visit to the island, where he will extend his support for the country's peace and will celebrate his Irish roots. IMF says India 'very strong economy' and one of bright spots globally The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday (April 11) slightly lowered its global growth projection for 2023-24 to 5.9 per cent from 6.1 per cent earlier, but the financial agency has praised the Indian economy. Myanmar military targets 'school children performing dances' in Sagaing; up to 100 feared dead Many dozens of people, including children, are reported to be dead in central Myanmar following the military's airstrikes on Tuesday. The number of dead cited by a local pro-democracy group and media go as high as 100. Myanmar's military has reportedly confirmed the airstrikes without commenting on the number of people killed in its offensive against its own people. '4/20': Elon Musk sets final date for removing Twitter legacy Blue checks Twitter owner Elon Musk early Wednesday (April 12) set a final date for removing legacy Blue checks from Twitter accounts verified under the social media giant's previous regime. "Final date for removing legacy Blue checks is 4/20," Musk tweeted. Pentagon leaks: Will turn every rock to find source of leak, says US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin

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<p>United States President Joe Biden has reached Northern Ireland, starting his four-day visit to the island, where he will extend his support for the country's peace and will celebrate his Irish roots.</p>

<p>United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak greeted the US president at Belfast international airport on Tuesday night. The visit is likely to include economic announcements and events related to Biden’s Irish and Catholic heritage.</p>

<p>While addressing reporters before taking off in Air Force One, Biden said that he wished to safeguard the Good Friday agreement, which the two countries had signed 25 years ago this week, and extend support to Sunak’s post-Brexit deal for Northern Ireland.</p>

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<p>Speaking about his priorities during the trip, Biden said, “Make sure the Irish accords and Windsor agreements stay in place. Keep the peace and that’s the main thing. It looks like we’re going to keep our fingers crossed.”</p>

<p>Northern Ireland secretary Chris Heaton-Harris and the King’s personal representative for County Antrim, Lord-Lieutenant David McCorkell were also part of the welcoming party.</p>

<p>Biden and Sunak met briefly before the US president was driven away in an armoured car amid a light snowfall.</p>

<p>The US entourage, which included US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and newly-appointed economic envoy to Northern Ireland, Joseph Kennedy III, was preceded by heavy security on both sides of the border.</p>

<p>The streets of central Belfast were sealed by dozens of US secret service and police vehicles on Tuesday. Security officials lifted and checked manhole covers and&nbsp;hotel rooms were inspected by sniffer dogs as part of the £7 million security operation – in which 300 extra police personnel from the British mainland were also engaged.</p>

<p>Four suspected pipe bombs were recovered by the police from a cemetery in Derry where an Easter Monday commemoration was staged by the Republicans that led to petrol bomb attacks on police.</p>

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<p>Police Service of Northern Ireland assistant chief constable Bobby Singleton said that the discovery of pipe bombs was a “sinister and worrying development”.</p>

<p>The Police Federation for Northern Ireland stated that this was a clear indication of intent to harm police officers. Biden and Sunak will again hold talks on Wednesday after which the US president will give a speech at Ulster University in Belfast, which is his only public engagement in Northern Ireland before he heads south for three days of pilgrimage in Ireland.</p>

<p>On Tuesday, Downing Street denied a report published by the New York Times that the White House had scaled back the meeting of Biden with Sunak from a bilateral event to a low-key meeting. “I wouldn’t characterise it as that. We continue to have an incredibly positive working relationships with the president and the US government,” a spokesperson said.</p>

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United States President Joe Biden has reached Northern Ireland, starting his four-day visit to the island, where he will extend his support for the country's peace and will celebrate his Irish roots.

United States President Joe Biden has reached Northern Ireland, starting his four-day visit to the island, where he will extend his support for the country's peace and will celebrate his Irish roots. United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak greeted the US president at Belfast international airport on Tuesday night. The visit is likely to include economic announcements and events related to Biden’s Irish and Catholic heritage. While addressing reporters before taking off in Air Force One, Biden said that he wished to safeguard the Good Friday agreement, which the two countries had signed 25 years ago this week, and extend support to Sunak’s post-Brexit deal for Northern Ireland. ALSO READ | US President Biden calls judge's abortion drug block 'out of bounds' Speaking about his priorities during the trip, Biden said, “Make sure the Irish accords and Windsor agreements stay in place. Keep the peace and that’s the main thing. It looks like we’re going to keep our fingers crossed.” Northern Ireland secretary Chris Heaton-Harris and the King’s personal representative for County Antrim, Lord-Lieutenant David McCorkell were also part of the welcoming party. Biden and Sunak met briefly before the US president was driven away in an armoured car amid a light snowfall. The US entourage, which included US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and newly-appointed economic envoy to Northern Ireland, Joseph Kennedy III, was preceded by heavy security on both sides of the border. The streets of central Belfast were sealed by dozens of US secret service and police vehicles on Tuesday. Security officials lifted and checked manhole covers and hotel rooms were inspected by sniffer dogs as part of the £7 million security operation – in which 300 extra police personnel from the British mainland were also engaged. Four suspected pipe bombs were recovered by the police from a cemetery in Derry where an Easter Monday commemoration was staged by the Republicans that led to petrol bomb attacks on police. WATCH | Joe Biden aims to 'keep the peace' as he flies to Belfast Police Service of Northern Ireland assistant chief constable Bobby Singleton said that the discovery of pipe bombs was a “sinister and worrying development”. The Police Federation for Northern Ireland stated that this was a clear indication of intent to harm police officers. Biden and Sunak will again hold talks on Wednesday after which the US president will give a speech at Ulster University in Belfast, which is his only public engagement in Northern Ireland before he heads south for three days of pilgrimage in Ireland. On Tuesday, Downing Street denied a report published by the New York Times that the White House had scaled back the meeting of Biden with Sunak from a bilateral event to a low-key meeting. “I wouldn’t characterise it as that. We continue to have an incredibly positive working relationships with the president and the US government,” a spokesperson said. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>Head of Russia's Wagner mercenary group Yevgeny Prigozhin on Tuesday said that the forces have captured more than 80 per cent of Bakhmut, the war-torn eastern city of Ukraine, after some of the bloodiest fighting.</p>

<p>The claims were not addressed directly by some senior Ukrainian military officials, however, they said that their forces have been holding firm against Russia's fierce attacks on the city, which once was populated by 70,000 people, and keeping the Russian forces in check.</p>

<p>For months, Russia's Wagner fighters have been making efforts to capture Bakhmut. The constant artillery barrages and grinding trench warfare have been compared to World War 1 because of the huge casualties inflicted on the two sides.</p>

<p>Prigozhin said that the Wagner's forces, who had a major role to play in Russian advances in the east, were constantly pressing on their forces' encirclement of Bakhmut.</p>

<p>"In Bakhmut, the larger part, more than 80% is now under our control, including the whole administrative centre, factories, warehouses, the administration of the city," he stated in a video shared by a Russian military blogger.</p>

<p>The Russian-installed head of the Donetsk region Denis Pushilin said that Ukrainian defenders were backed by the Russian forces into a corner.</p>

<p>Donetsk was among the four areas which Russia had declared to have annexed last September.</p>

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<p>"In the western areas where their units are dug in, they have no choice other than coming forward and giving themselves up," Denis Pushilin was quoted as telling state television by the Russian news agencies.</p>

<p>Ukraine's Eastern Military Command spokesperson Serhiy Cherevatyi said that the situation in Bakhmut has remained under control, adding that Kyiv won't allow the Russian army to encircle its troops.</p>

<p>Deputy Ukrainian Defence Minister Hanna Malyar accepted that Bakhmut "took the main hit" in intense fighting. However, Russian forces, she stated, "are generally losing to us in street battles so they are simply destroying all buildings and structures".</p>

<p><strong>WATCH | Russia Ukraine War: Ukrainian troops to withdraw from Bakhmut? | World News | WION</strong></p>

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<p>Kyiv said that it requires more and better quality Western weapons to defeat Russia, as the senior Ukrainian officials emphasised on persuading the allies to open up stockpiles.</p>

<p>On Tuesday, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba tweeted that US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has already given assurance of "ironclad" US support.</p>

<p>Prigozhin has previously claimed about Russia gaining control over the mining city which turned out to be premature, but Ukraine accepts that the situation in "fortress Bakhmut" is now very difficult.&nbsp;</p>

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Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. Head of Russia's Wagner mercenary group Yevgeny Prigozhin on Tuesday said that the forces have captured more than 80 per cent of Bakhmut, the war-torn eastern city of Ukraine, after some of the bloodiest fighting. The claims were not addressed directly by some senior Ukrainian military officials, however, they said that their forces have been holding firm against Russia's fierce attacks on the city, which once was populated by 70,000 people, and keeping the Russian forces in check. For months, Russia's Wagner fighters have been making efforts to capture Bakhmut. The constant artillery barrages and grinding trench warfare have been compared to World War 1 because of the huge casualties inflicted on the two sides. Prigozhin said that the Wagner's forces, who had a major role to play in Russian advances in the east, were constantly pressing on their forces' encirclement of Bakhmut. "In Bakhmut, the larger part, more than 80% is now under our control, including the whole administrative centre, factories, warehouses, the administration of the city," he stated in a video shared by a Russian military blogger. The Russian-installed head of the Donetsk region Denis Pushilin said that Ukrainian defenders were backed by the Russian forces into a corner. Donetsk was among the four areas which Russia had declared to have annexed last September. ALSO READ | Conflicting accounts emerge from Bakhmut battleground; Ukraine says Russia using 'scorched-earth' tactic "In the western areas where their units are dug in, they have no choice other than coming forward and giving themselves up," Denis Pushilin was quoted as telling state television by the Russian news agencies. Ukraine's Eastern Military Command spokesperson Serhiy Cherevatyi said that the situation in Bakhmut has remained under control, adding that Kyiv won't allow the Russian army to encircle its troops. Deputy Ukrainian Defence Minister Hanna Malyar accepted that Bakhmut "took the main hit" in intense fighting. However, Russian forces, she stated, "are generally losing to us in street battles so they are simply destroying all buildings and structures". WATCH | Russia Ukraine War: Ukrainian troops to withdraw from Bakhmut? | World News | WION Kyiv said that it requires more and better quality Western weapons to defeat Russia, as the senior Ukrainian officials emphasised on persuading the allies to open up stockpiles. On Tuesday, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba tweeted that US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has already given assurance of "ironclad" US support. Prigozhin has previously claimed about Russia gaining control over the mining city which turned out to be premature, but Ukraine accepts that the situation in "fortress Bakhmut" is now very difficult. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>OpenAI, the creator of sensational chatbot ChatGPT, on Tuesday, announced that it is offering a monetary reward of up to $20,000 to its users who can spot and report the vulnerabilities present in its artificial intelligence systems.</p>

<p>The OpenAI Bug Bounty programme went live on Tuesday and announced that the monetary rewards will be handed over to people on the basis of the severity of the bugs reported by them. The rewards will start from $200 and will vary on the size of the bugs uncovered.</p>

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<p>It will range from $200 for “low-severity findings” to $20,000 for “exceptional discoveries”.</p>

<p>The company said the programme is being rolled out because it believes “transparency and collaboration” are important for finding vulnerabilities present in its technology.</p>

<p>“This initiative is an essential part of our commitment to developing safe and advanced AI,” read the blog post by Matthew Knight, OpenAI’s head of security. “As we create technology and services that are secure, reliable and trustworthy, we would like your help,” he added.</p>

<p>Bug bounty programmes are often used by technology companies to encourage ethical hackers and programmers to report the bugs present in their software systems.</p>

<p>As per the details shared on the bug bounty platform Bugcrowd, researchers have been invited by OpenAI to review ChatGPT's certain functionality and the framework of the way in which the systems developed by OpenAI communicate and share data with third-party applications.</p>

<p>The programme does not include malicious or incorrect content produced by OpenAI systems.</p>

<p>The programme doesn't come as a surprise because recently president and co-founder of OpenAI, Greg Brockman, had tweeted that OpenAI had been “considering starting a bounty programme” or network of “red-teamers” to spot weak spots.</p>

<p>The comments were made by him in response to a post written by a 22-year-old jailbreak prompt enthusiast, Alex Albert. Albert's website includes written prompts which help to break the safeguards of chatbots like ChatGPT.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH | ChatGPT creator OpenAI CEO mulling to open office in Japan</strong></p>

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<p>“Democratised red teaming is one reason we deploy these models,” wrote Brockman.</p>

<p>The announcement comes days after Italy banned ChatGPT alleging a breach of privacy rules by the platform and prompting regulators from different European countries to closely study generative AI services.</p>

<p>ChatGPT, developed by Microsoft Corp-backed OpenAI, took the world by storm after it was launched in November and has left many users amazed with its quick responses to the questions asked and caused distress to some with its inaccuracies.</p>

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OpenAI, the creator of sensational chatbot ChatGPT, on Tuesday, announced that it is offering a monetary reward of up to $20,000 to its users who can spot and report the vulnerabilities present in its artificial intelligence systems.

OpenAI, the creator of sensational chatbot ChatGPT, on Tuesday, announced that it is offering a monetary reward of up to $20,000 to its users who can spot and report the vulnerabilities present in its artificial intelligence systems. The OpenAI Bug Bounty programme went live on Tuesday and announced that the monetary rewards will be handed over to people on the basis of the severity of the bugs reported by them. The rewards will start from $200 and will vary on the size of the bugs uncovered. ALSO READ | OpenAI’s ChatGPT blocked in Italy over alleged privacy violations It will range from $200 for “low-severity findings” to $20,000 for “exceptional discoveries”. The company said the programme is being rolled out because it believes “transparency and collaboration” are important for finding vulnerabilities present in its technology. “This initiative is an essential part of our commitment to developing safe and advanced AI,” read the blog post by Matthew Knight, OpenAI’s head of security. “As we create technology and services that are secure, reliable and trustworthy, we would like your help,” he added. Bug bounty programmes are often used by technology companies to encourage ethical hackers and programmers to report the bugs present in their software systems. As per the details shared on the bug bounty platform Bugcrowd, researchers have been invited by OpenAI to review ChatGPT's certain functionality and the framework of the way in which the systems developed by OpenAI communicate and share data with third-party applications. The programme does not include malicious or incorrect content produced by OpenAI systems. The programme doesn't come as a surprise because recently president and co-founder of OpenAI, Greg Brockman, had tweeted that OpenAI had been “considering starting a bounty programme” or network of “red-teamers” to spot weak spots. The comments were made by him in response to a post written by a 22-year-old jailbreak prompt enthusiast, Alex Albert. Albert's website includes written prompts which help to break the safeguards of chatbots like ChatGPT. WATCH | ChatGPT creator OpenAI CEO mulling to open office in Japan “Democratised red teaming is one reason we deploy these models,” wrote Brockman. The announcement comes days after Italy banned ChatGPT alleging a breach of privacy rules by the platform and prompting regulators from different European countries to closely study generative AI services. ChatGPT, developed by Microsoft Corp-backed OpenAI, took the world by storm after it was launched in November and has left many users amazed with its quick responses to the questions asked and caused distress to some with its inaccuracies. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>A school in India's national capital Delhi was evacuated on Wednesday (April 12) for a security check after the school administration received a bomb threat in its email and promptly alerted the police and authorities.</p>

<p>The bomb disposal squad reached ‘The Indian School’ which is located in South Delhi’s Sadiq Nagar and checked the premises thoroughly after the evacuation, only to conclude that the threat&nbsp;“appears to be a hoax”.&nbsp;</p>

<p>DCP Chandan Chaudhary said that BDS, BDT, and SWAT teams conducted thorough checking of the school premises after evacuating it.&nbsp;“At 10:50 am, the school received a bomb threat via e-mail. We evacuated all the students. We deployed BDT and BDS teams. We informed the Special Cell and Special Branch. We have done a visual search with the SWAT team,” she said.</p>

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<p>In a message to the parents, the administration stated, “On account of some unexpected security reasons, we are having to close school early. Kindly arrange to pick up your ward as per details...Front Gate…self pickup…Back gate van users. School will resume as usual tomorrow.”</p>

<p>The police said that the school was evacuated as a precautionary measure. The video from outside the gate of the school showed a huge crowd of parents eagerly waiting for the children.</p>

<p>"We received a message from the school asking us to bring our children home," said one of the parents.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;India: Sanskrit and Lithuanian words adorn the school wall in Delhi</strong></p>

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<p>In November 2022, a similar email was received by the school. The police said that the students were then evacuated from the school premises and the threat was later found to be a hoax.</p>

<p>“This is not the first time the school admin received a bomb threat. Last year in November, the admin received a similar email from an unknown sender. That was a hoax email. Our teams are at the spot with Bomb Disposal Sqaud and dog squad,” said DCP (South) Chandan Chowdhary, speaking on the bomb threat.<br />
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A school in India's national capital Delhi was evacuated on Wednesday (April 12) for a security check after the school administration received a bomb threat in its email and promptly alerted the police and authorities.

A school in India's national capital Delhi was evacuated on Wednesday (April 12) for a security check after the school administration received a bomb threat in its email and promptly alerted the police and authorities. The bomb disposal squad reached ‘The Indian School’ which is located in South Delhi’s Sadiq Nagar and checked the premises thoroughly after the evacuation, only to conclude that the threat “appears to be a hoax”. DCP Chandan Chaudhary said that BDS, BDT, and SWAT teams conducted thorough checking of the school premises after evacuating it. “At 10:50 am, the school received a bomb threat via e-mail. We evacuated all the students. We deployed BDT and BDS teams. We informed the Special Cell and Special Branch. We have done a visual search with the SWAT team,” she said. #WATCH | SWAT team arrives at the school in Delhi's Sadiq Nagar where an email regarding a bomb threat was received. pic.twitter.com/qtJ3x9VlDs — ANI (@ANI) April 12, 2023 × According to the police, after the school authorities received the email, the school administration immediately called the police and contacted the parents to pick up their children. The Indian School in Sadiq Nagar received an bomb threat via email. As a precautionary measure, the school has been vacated. Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad informed: Delhi police More details awaited. pic.twitter.com/p6DKKeSXsl — ANI (@ANI) April 12, 2023 × ALSO READ | Delhi government school teachers to be stationed at airport on Covid duty In a message to the parents, the administration stated, “On account of some unexpected security reasons, we are having to close school early. Kindly arrange to pick up your ward as per details...Front Gate…self pickup…Back gate van users. School will resume as usual tomorrow.” The police said that the school was evacuated as a precautionary measure. The video from outside the gate of the school showed a huge crowd of parents eagerly waiting for the children. "We received a message from the school asking us to bring our children home," said one of the parents. WATCH | India: Sanskrit and Lithuanian words adorn the school wall in Delhi In November 2022, a similar email was received by the school. The police said that the students were then evacuated from the school premises and the threat was later found to be a hoax. “This is not the first time the school admin received a bomb threat. Last year in November, the admin received a similar email from an unknown sender. That was a hoax email. Our teams are at the spot with Bomb Disposal Sqaud and dog squad,” said DCP (South) Chandan Chowdhary, speaking on the bomb threat. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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