<p>A video of a Delhi police official shooing away an artist from the streets of Connaught Place went viral on social media. In the viral video, the Delhi Police official is seen asking the street performer to get up and leave the place he was occupying in the corner of the imperial Connaught Place building after a crowd gathered to enjoy his music.</p>

<p>The police officer is seen approaching the musician and pulling his hand away from his guitar and asking him to get up. “Utho (get up). Jab awaaz de raha hun nahi sunoge to kya karein. (What else would I do if you don't listen to me),” the police officer is heard saying.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The musician is seen appealing to the officer to let him stay and sing for the crowd. However, he failed to convince the police officer as the latter insists that he must stop playing the guitar and clear the corner. The crowd, which had gathered to enjoy the music of the artist, is also asked by the cop to disappear.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The video was shared by actor Rajesh Tailang who also wrote, &nbsp;“Watched this clip on Instagram. &nbsp;Delhi Police this is not done. These artists make our Delhi more aesthetical, musical. Shame!!!” Till now, the video has received 3.3 million views.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Watched this clip on Instagram. <a href="https://twitter.com/DelhiPolice?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DelhiPolice</a> this is not done. These artists make our delhi more aesthetical, musical. Shame !!! <a href="https://t.co/FJhENQGkdV">pic.twitter.com/FJhENQGkdV</a></p>
— Rajesh Tailang (@rajeshtailang) <a href="https://twitter.com/rajeshtailang/status/1610702489220964353?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 4, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p>The viral video also drew flak from celebrities who condemned the behaviour of the police officer.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Reacting to the tweet, Sona Mohapatra said, "This is truly truly wrong dear @DelhiPolice &amp; every other ‘authority’. #Music &amp; #Art brings a joy &amp; beauty into peoples tough lives &amp; your own lives are brutal enough! Let our streets have music like the rest of the world, we’ll have a happier bubble &amp; a jump in our weary steps?"&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">This is truly truly wrong dear <a href="https://twitter.com/DelhiPolice?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DelhiPolice</a> &amp; every other ‘authority’. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Music?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Music</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Art?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Art</a> brings a joy &amp; beauty into peoples tough lives &amp; your own lives are brutal enough! Let our streets have music like the rest of the world, we’ll have a happier bubble &amp; a jump in our weary steps? <a href="https://t.co/Ilzkyk5I1W">https://t.co/Ilzkyk5I1W</a></p>
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<p>Meanwhile, actor Adil Hussain tweeted, “It is utterly important that @DelhiPolice allows the buskers to play on the streets... Practice of art must be encouraged and facilitated,” he tweeted, as he appreciated Tailang's effort to share the video.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The musician in the viral video is Anshul Riaji who has been performing at different public places across the capital and uploads videos of the performance on his Instagram page.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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A video of a Delhi police official shooing away an artist from the streets of Connaught Place went viral on social media. In the viral video, the Delhi Police official is seen asking the street performer to get up and leave the place he was occupying in the corner of the imperial Connaught Place building after a crowd gathered to enjoy his music.

A video of a Delhi police official shooing away an artist from the streets of Connaught Place went viral on social media. In the viral video, the Delhi Police official is seen asking the street performer to get up and leave the place he was occupying in the corner of the imperial Connaught Place building after a crowd gathered to enjoy his music. The police officer is seen approaching the musician and pulling his hand away from his guitar and asking him to get up. “Utho (get up). Jab awaaz de raha hun nahi sunoge to kya karein. (What else would I do if you don't listen to me),” the police officer is heard saying. The musician is seen appealing to the officer to let him stay and sing for the crowd. However, he failed to convince the police officer as the latter insists that he must stop playing the guitar and clear the corner. The crowd, which had gathered to enjoy the music of the artist, is also asked by the cop to disappear. ALSO READ| Overpriced 'Patta Gobi' looking jacket goes viral, netizens slam luxury brand The video was shared by actor Rajesh Tailang who also wrote, “Watched this clip on Instagram. Delhi Police this is not done. These artists make our Delhi more aesthetical, musical. Shame!!!” Till now, the video has received 3.3 million views. Watched this clip on Instagram. @DelhiPolice this is not done. These artists make our delhi more aesthetical, musical. Shame !!! pic.twitter.com/FJhENQGkdV — Rajesh Tailang (@rajeshtailang) January 4, 2023 × The viral video also drew flak from celebrities who condemned the behaviour of the police officer. WATCH| WION Fineprint | New "Shoe Theory" viral on TikTok Reacting to the tweet, Sona Mohapatra said, "This is truly truly wrong dear @DelhiPolice & every other ‘authority’. #Music & #Art brings a joy & beauty into peoples tough lives & your own lives are brutal enough! Let our streets have music like the rest of the world, we’ll have a happier bubble & a jump in our weary steps?" This is truly truly wrong dear @DelhiPolice & every other ‘authority’. #Music & #Art brings a joy & beauty into peoples tough lives & your own lives are brutal enough! Let our streets have music like the rest of the world, we’ll have a happier bubble & a jump in our weary steps? https://t.co/Ilzkyk5I1W — Sona Mohapatra (@sonamohapatra) January 5, 2023 × Meanwhile, actor Adil Hussain tweeted, “It is utterly important that @DelhiPolice allows the buskers to play on the streets... Practice of art must be encouraged and facilitated,” he tweeted, as he appreciated Tailang's effort to share the video. It is utterly important that @DelhiPolice allows the Buskers to play on the streets... Practice of art must be encouraged and Facilitated. Thank you for raising your concern dost. @rajeshtailang @CPDelhi https://t.co/qjk1tYs0mP — Adil hussain (@_AdilHussain) January 5, 2023 × The musician in the viral video is Anshul Riaji who has been performing at different public places across the capital and uploads videos of the performance on his Instagram page. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>The sudden increase in the death of public figures and celebrities across China has raised doubts over the country's actual death toll due to coronavirus as reported by the authorities.&nbsp;Actor Gong Jintang's death is being mourned by many people on Chinese social media after he left for his heavenly abode on New Year's Day at the age of 83. He was popular among the masses for playing the role of Father Kang in the Chinese sitcom Kang’s Family, which was first aired in the year 2000. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Gong's death was reported by local media, however, the cause of death remained unclear.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“I’m so upset. (Gong) represents our memory for two generations,” said a user on Weibo, the microblogging platform in China.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Fans of Beijing opera were left shocked by 40-year-old Chu Lanlan's sudden death last month, who had performed in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Beijing Opera Arts College released an obituary which stated that Chu died due to an illness.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Her family expressed their grief over her death, however, but it did not elaborate on the reason for her death, reported local media.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Last month, China removed its zero-Covid restrictions which lead to a sudden increase in Covid cases, as crematoriums and hospitals remained overwhelmed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The publishing of daily data related to Covid by China’s National Health Commission was stopped from late December. Earlier this week, China received criticism from the World Health Organisation for its “very narrow” definition of Covid deaths and the government was warned that official statistics did not reflect the outbreak's true impact.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Since December, China has officially recorded 22 deaths from Covid after strictly narrowing the criteria for classifying such deaths, hence, failing to reflect the reality.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The sudden deaths of celebrities like Chu and Gong have forced many people to question the official Covid data of China.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Using the hashtag "the first Covid wave did not cause a massive amount of deaths" on Weibo, which referred to a Chinese health official's December quote, many internet users in China angrily questioned the death toll. By Friday afternoon, the hashtag had received more than 220 million views.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Whether it is academicians or celebrities … or my relatives and friends in close contact, I really feel many people have died, but experts keep saying that was not the case,” one user said.</p>

<p>“I beg those adults who can’t see the ants on the ground to see how many people have passed away due to Covid. Just how many people who have great contributions to the country have died? And these were all celebrities," commented another user.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Award-winning film director Wang Jingguang, who is famous for his movie Never Come Back, also died suddenly last month aged 54.</p>

<p>“Many public figures have died, with many of them passing at a young age,” stated Haishang Yilanghua, a Weibo influencer who has 364,000 followers, last month. “These deaths were made public, but there were still many other ordinary people who suffered and died but that was not posted online," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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The sudden increase in the death of public figures and celebrities across China has raised doubts over the country's actual death toll due to coronavirus as reported by the authorities.

The sudden increase in the death of public figures and celebrities across China has raised doubts over the country's actual death toll due to coronavirus as reported by the authorities. Actor Gong Jintang's death is being mourned by many people on Chinese social media after he left for his heavenly abode on New Year's Day at the age of 83. He was popular among the masses for playing the role of Father Kang in the Chinese sitcom Kang’s Family, which was first aired in the year 2000. Gong's death was reported by local media, however, the cause of death remained unclear. ALSO READ| China warns of 'counter-measures' against countries seeking negative Covid test from flyers “I’m so upset. (Gong) represents our memory for two generations,” said a user on Weibo, the microblogging platform in China. Fans of Beijing opera were left shocked by 40-year-old Chu Lanlan's sudden death last month, who had performed in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Beijing Opera Arts College released an obituary which stated that Chu died due to an illness. Her family expressed their grief over her death, however, but it did not elaborate on the reason for her death, reported local media. Last month, China removed its zero-Covid restrictions which lead to a sudden increase in Covid cases, as crematoriums and hospitals remained overwhelmed. The publishing of daily data related to Covid by China’s National Health Commission was stopped from late December. Earlier this week, China received criticism from the World Health Organisation for its “very narrow” definition of Covid deaths and the government was warned that official statistics did not reflect the outbreak's true impact. Since December, China has officially recorded 22 deaths from Covid after strictly narrowing the criteria for classifying such deaths, hence, failing to reflect the reality. The sudden deaths of celebrities like Chu and Gong have forced many people to question the official Covid data of China. WATCH| Gravitas: W.H.O. pulls up China for undercounting Wuhan virus deaths Using the hashtag "the first Covid wave did not cause a massive amount of deaths" on Weibo, which referred to a Chinese health official's December quote, many internet users in China angrily questioned the death toll. By Friday afternoon, the hashtag had received more than 220 million views. “Whether it is academicians or celebrities … or my relatives and friends in close contact, I really feel many people have died, but experts keep saying that was not the case,” one user said. “I beg those adults who can’t see the ants on the ground to see how many people have passed away due to Covid. Just how many people who have great contributions to the country have died? And these were all celebrities," commented another user. Award-winning film director Wang Jingguang, who is famous for his movie Never Come Back, also died suddenly last month aged 54. “Many public figures have died, with many of them passing at a young age,” stated Haishang Yilanghua, a Weibo influencer who has 364,000 followers, last month. “These deaths were made public, but there were still many other ordinary people who suffered and died but that was not posted online," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Spate of celebrity deaths in China further raises doubts over low official Covid toll

<p>The annual inflation rate of the eurozone fell for the second time in a row to 9.2 per cent in the month of December, dropping into single digits for the first time since September, stated the EU statistics agency on Friday.&nbsp;As a result of the slowdown in the increase in the rate of energy prices, the inflation rate declined from 10.1 per cent to 9.2 per cent in a month.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A record 10.6 per cent was touched by consumer prices in October, which is five times higher than the target of the European Central Bank.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The analysts had stated that the inflation rate was likely to drop again in the single currency area but the decline was larger than the figures predicted by FactSet and Bloomberg, which had estimated 9.7 per cent and 9.5 per cent, respectively.</p>

<p>In December, energy costs increased by 25.7 per cent compared to 34.9 per cent in November. The costs of drink and food also increased.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Last month, ECB chief Christine Lagarde promised to control sky-high inflation and the eurozone was warned to be prepared for more increases in rate in 2023, despite already inflated consumer prices.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We are raising interest rates and we will raise them further, at a steady pace, until they are at a level which ensures a timely return of inflation to our two-percent medium-term target," said Lagarde, in a holiday message extended on December 23.</p>

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<p>The lowest inflation rate of 5.6 per cent was recorded in Spain in December among the 20 nations that use the euro currency, including&nbsp;Croatia which joined this month, said Eurostat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This week, the decline in inflation was reported by Germany and France in December, increasing hopes that Europe may have lived through the phase of peak inflation.</p>

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The annual inflation rate of the eurozone fell for the second time in a row to 9.2 per cent in the month of December, dropping into single digits for the first time since September, stated the EU statistics agency on Friday.

The annual inflation rate of the eurozone fell for the second time in a row to 9.2 per cent in the month of December, dropping into single digits for the first time since September, stated the EU statistics agency on Friday. As a result of the slowdown in the increase in the rate of energy prices, the inflation rate declined from 10.1 per cent to 9.2 per cent in a month. A record 10.6 per cent was touched by consumer prices in October, which is five times higher than the target of the European Central Bank. ALSO READ | Eurozone inflation hits record, as gas crunch looms The analysts had stated that the inflation rate was likely to drop again in the single currency area but the decline was larger than the figures predicted by FactSet and Bloomberg, which had estimated 9.7 per cent and 9.5 per cent, respectively. In December, energy costs increased by 25.7 per cent compared to 34.9 per cent in November. The costs of drink and food also increased. Last month, ECB chief Christine Lagarde promised to control sky-high inflation and the eurozone was warned to be prepared for more increases in rate in 2023, despite already inflated consumer prices. "We are raising interest rates and we will raise them further, at a steady pace, until they are at a level which ensures a timely return of inflation to our two-percent medium-term target," said Lagarde, in a holiday message extended on December 23. WATCH | EU Chief congratulates Croatia on joining Schengen, Eurozone The lowest inflation rate of 5.6 per cent was recorded in Spain in December among the 20 nations that use the euro currency, including Croatia which joined this month, said Eurostat. This week, the decline in inflation was reported by Germany and France in December, increasing hopes that Europe may have lived through the phase of peak inflation. (With inputs from agencies)

Eurozone inflation rate falls for second month in a row, down to single digits

<p>Around 10 people, including &nbsp;Montana’s bodyguard and rapper Rob49, were shot outside a restaurant when rapper French Montana's music video was being filmed in Miami Gardens, Florida.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to Miami Gardens Police, the altercation broke out at an unknown location and eventually came to an end at The Licking restaurant, where the shootout took place.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per a witness' statement to CBS News, the shootout took place inside the restaurant's parking lot while the music video shoot of rapper French Montana was in progress. The eyewitness stated that around 10 to 15 gunshots were fired as people started running haphazardly. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The exact number of people injured has not been confirmed by the authorities, however, local news channels reported that around 10 people were hit by bullets. Various fire-rescue units and police cruisers were available at the scene.&nbsp;</p>

<p>So far, the police have not made any arrests, reported a local news outlet.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Immediately after the shooting took place, the restaurants and businesses present in the area were shut down.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Video footage of the area around ‘The Licking’ restaurant was shared on social media in which various people can be seen falling on the ground. &nbsp;However, WION cannot confirm the authenticity of the footage.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>MGPD detective Diana Gorgue told WSVN, "We’re still working (the scene). &nbsp;Yeah, there’s multiple shots, there’s multiple cases. We’re still working. We can’t confirm any numbers at this moment, because everything is still fresh, and they’re still investigating."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Miami Gardens Police Chief Delma Noel-Pratt said that the video uploaded on social media is being looked into by the investigators. “We believe it’s an isolated incident,” said Noel-Pratt.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Around 10 people, including Montana’s bodyguard and rapper Rob49, were shot outside a restaurant when rapper French Montana's music video was being filmed in Miami Gardens, Florida.

Around 10 people, including Montana’s bodyguard and rapper Rob49, were shot outside a restaurant when rapper French Montana's music video was being filmed in Miami Gardens, Florida. According to Miami Gardens Police, the altercation broke out at an unknown location and eventually came to an end at The Licking restaurant, where the shootout took place. As per a witness' statement to CBS News, the shootout took place inside the restaurant's parking lot while the music video shoot of rapper French Montana was in progress. The eyewitness stated that around 10 to 15 gunshots were fired as people started running haphazardly. ALSO READ| Violence grips Mexico after the arrest of El Chapo's son Ovidio Guzman Lopez The exact number of people injured has not been confirmed by the authorities, however, local news channels reported that around 10 people were hit by bullets. Various fire-rescue units and police cruisers were available at the scene. So far, the police have not made any arrests, reported a local news outlet. Immediately after the shooting took place, the restaurants and businesses present in the area were shut down. Video footage of the area around ‘The Licking’ restaurant was shared on social media in which various people can be seen falling on the ground. However, WION cannot confirm the authenticity of the footage. WATCH| WION Fineprint: At least six dead in Virginia shooting incident MGPD detective Diana Gorgue told WSVN, "We’re still working (the scene). Yeah, there’s multiple shots, there’s multiple cases. We’re still working. We can’t confirm any numbers at this moment, because everything is still fresh, and they’re still investigating." Miami Gardens Police Chief Delma Noel-Pratt said that the video uploaded on social media is being looked into by the investigators. “We believe it’s an isolated incident,” said Noel-Pratt. (With inputs from agencies)

Around 10 people, including a rapper, shot during video shoot of rapper French Montana in Florida

<p>Interesting and new styles always keep coming into the world of fashion, sometimes costing people exorbitantly for their good quality.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The clothing collection of such high-end fashion labels is sometimes well-received and sometimes criticised. This time, luxury brand Diesel's winter clothing became a subject of ridicule after one of its jackets costing a whopping Rs60,000 went viral for looking like a 'cauliflower' or 'patta gobi'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The netizens brutally trolled the fashion brand after one of its jackets being sold at Rs59,999 went viral. A screengrab of the green-coloured jacket was shared by a Twitter user saying that this kind of jacket would make people look like a walking cabbage.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Twitter user, who shared the screengrab, wrote, “Patta gobhi jaisa dikhne ke liye inko ₹60,000 du main? (Do I have to pay 60,000 rupees to look like a cabbage?)”</p>

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<p>Another user commented, “Mai to 200 se ek Paisa na jyada du (I won't pay more than Rs200 for the jacket.)”&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="hi">Mai to 200 se ek Paisa na jyada du 😂</p>
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<p>Time and again, luxury clothing brands, like Diesel, keep introducing highly-overpriced and absurd-looking clothing products.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH|&nbsp;WION Fineprint | Diesel's new belt/skirt leaves netizens confused</strong></p>

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<p>Diesel especially seems to be a repeat offender who keeps getting trolled on Twitter for its fashion sensibilities. Recently, it got trolled for selling a bizarre skirt worth Rs82,000, which had a velcro closure.</p>

<p>Similarly, luxury brand Hugo Boss was also trolled for selling a pair of blue slippers for Rs8,990.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Interesting and new styles always keep coming into the world of fashion, sometimes costing people exorbitantly for their good quality. The clothing collection of such high-end fashion labels is sometimes well-received and sometimes criticised.

Interesting and new styles always keep coming into the world of fashion, sometimes costing people exorbitantly for their good quality. The clothing collection of such high-end fashion labels is sometimes well-received and sometimes criticised. This time, luxury brand Diesel's winter clothing became a subject of ridicule after one of its jackets costing a whopping Rs60,000 went viral for looking like a 'cauliflower' or 'patta gobi'. The netizens brutally trolled the fashion brand after one of its jackets being sold at Rs59,999 went viral. A screengrab of the green-coloured jacket was shared by a Twitter user saying that this kind of jacket would make people look like a walking cabbage. ALSO READ| To look like a 'real-life' wolf, Japanese man splurges whopping amount on costume The Twitter user, who shared the screengrab, wrote, “Patta gobhi jaisa dikhne ke liye inko ₹60,000 du main? (Do I have to pay 60,000 rupees to look like a cabbage?)” Patta gobhi jaisa dikhne ke liye inko ₹60,000 du main? pic.twitter.com/wcYF68OpUI — Anu (@Escapeplace__) January 3, 2023 × Isse pehn ke me pic.twitter.com/3LLIBaSS7d — दिव्य (@divysaksena1) January 3, 2023 × Another user commented, “Mai to 200 se ek Paisa na jyada du (I won't pay more than Rs200 for the jacket.)” Mai to 200 se ek Paisa na jyada du 😂 — Khushi(ਖੁਸ਼ੀ) (@Khushwant1996) January 3, 2023 × Time and again, luxury clothing brands, like Diesel, keep introducing highly-overpriced and absurd-looking clothing products. WATCH| WION Fineprint | Diesel's new belt/skirt leaves netizens confused Diesel especially seems to be a repeat offender who keeps getting trolled on Twitter for its fashion sensibilities. Recently, it got trolled for selling a bizarre skirt worth Rs82,000, which had a velcro closure. Similarly, luxury brand Hugo Boss was also trolled for selling a pair of blue slippers for Rs8,990. (With inputs from agencies)

Overpriced 'Patta Gobi' looking jacket goes viral, netizens slam luxury brand

<p>Taking a major step towards stopping Venezuelans from entering the United States, President Joe Biden's administration on Thursday announced that the Haitians, Nicaraguans and Cubans, who have been illegally crossing the US-Mexico border, will be immediately turned away by the authorities.</p>

<p>The administration will instead provide entry to 30,000 people from the four nations every month for a period of two years and will provide them with the eligibility to legally work in the US, as long as they have entered legally and have eligible sponsors and clear background checks.</p>

<p>The four nations are among the countries from where there has been a sharp increase in migrant border crossings with no easy procedure to send the migrants to their own countries.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The announcement has come as a big change to immigration rules and the new change will stand even if a public health law, which permits US authorities to send back asylum seekers, is scrapped by the US Supreme Court.</p>

<p>Speaking about the new change in immigration rules, Biden on Thursday said that the country's immigration system is "broken" and added that the new plan would be "safe and humane" to decrease the crowd of immigrants at the US-Mexico border.</p>

<p>"It's safe and it's humane, and it works," said Biden in his address from the White House.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He added that previously comprehensive legislation was sent by him to Congress to overhaul "what has been a broken immigration system for a long time."</p>

<p>"But Congressional Republicans have refused to consider my comprehensive plan," he added, as he blamed "extreme Republicans" for the impasse.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH|&nbsp;WION Fineprint: US sends a message to adversaries and allies, submarines visited Indian Ocean</strong></p>

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<p>"We have a big agenda... but one important part of that agenda is strengthening our border between our nations," Biden stated.</p>

<p>Appealing people to legally apply for entering the US, he said, "Do not just show up at the border."&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per the new policy, 360,000 people will be able to enter the US lawfully from the four nations every year. However, currently, more people are attempting to cross the border from these countries, with numbers reaching 82,286 in only November.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Taking a major step towards stopping Venezuelans from entering the United States, President Joe Biden's administration on Thursday announced that the Haitians, Nicaraguans and Cubans, who have been illegally crossing the US-Mexico border, will be immediately turned away by the authorities.

Taking a major step towards stopping Venezuelans from entering the United States, President Joe Biden's administration on Thursday announced that the Haitians, Nicaraguans and Cubans, who have been illegally crossing the US-Mexico border, will be immediately turned away by the authorities. The administration will instead provide entry to 30,000 people from the four nations every month for a period of two years and will provide them with the eligibility to legally work in the US, as long as they have entered legally and have eligible sponsors and clear background checks. The four nations are among the countries from where there has been a sharp increase in migrant border crossings with no easy procedure to send the migrants to their own countries. ALSO READ| US proposes up to 332 per cent hike for H1-B, other visa fees The announcement has come as a big change to immigration rules and the new change will stand even if a public health law, which permits US authorities to send back asylum seekers, is scrapped by the US Supreme Court. Speaking about the new change in immigration rules, Biden on Thursday said that the country's immigration system is "broken" and added that the new plan would be "safe and humane" to decrease the crowd of immigrants at the US-Mexico border. "It's safe and it's humane, and it works," said Biden in his address from the White House. He added that previously comprehensive legislation was sent by him to Congress to overhaul "what has been a broken immigration system for a long time." "But Congressional Republicans have refused to consider my comprehensive plan," he added, as he blamed "extreme Republicans" for the impasse. WATCH| WION Fineprint: US sends a message to adversaries and allies, submarines visited Indian Ocean "We have a big agenda... but one important part of that agenda is strengthening our border between our nations," Biden stated. Appealing people to legally apply for entering the US, he said, "Do not just show up at the border." As per the new policy, 360,000 people will be able to enter the US lawfully from the four nations every year. However, currently, more people are attempting to cross the border from these countries, with numbers reaching 82,286 in only November. (With inputs from agencies)

Biden govt to turn away Cubans, Nicaraguans and Haitians at US border

<p>The military of South Korea on Thursday confirmed that their key no-fly zone near the presidential office was breached by a North Korean drone in a rare incident of incursion last month, which they had previously denied.&nbsp;Military tensions increased on the Korean peninsula last year as weapons tests were carried out by North Korea every month, which included firing one of the most advanced intercontinental ballistic missiles.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Five drones were then sent by Pyongyang across the border into the airspace of South Korea on December 26 for the first time in five years, which instigated Seoul to scramble jets in response.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The military of South Korea issued an apology after it failed to shoot down any of North Korea's drones in a five-hour operation, as it said that the drones were "too small".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reports of infiltration by drones in the crucial no-fly zone, which is called P-73, were repeatedly denied by South Korea's military.</p>

<p>"It is not true that (the North Korean drone) did not pass over Yongsan," a spokesperson for the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Lee Sung-jun on Thursday said, talking about the area of the presidential office and defence ministry's location.&nbsp;</p>

<p>An official of the military said that in an investigation they discovered "the trail of a small drone of the enemy" had crossed the no-fly zone's northern end.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We make it clear that there is no problem with the safety of the Yongsan office," said the official.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Tension in North Korean peninsula; Seoul's Yoon warns of breaking defence pact</strong></p>

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<p>Last week, the military of South Korea said that the North "could not have obtained meaningful information" by sending drones because of their low technology level.</p>

<p>"It is worrisome that Yongsan, where South Korea's top security control facilities are located, was infiltrated in the height of tension between the two Koreas," said Yang Moo-jin, University of North Korean Studies' professor in Seoul.</p>

<p>He added that public trust will be damaged by their initial denials.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em><br />
&nbsp;</p>

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The military of South Korea on Thursday confirmed that their key no-fly zone near the presidential office was breached by a North Korean drone in a rare incident of incursion last month, which they had previously denied.

The military of South Korea on Thursday confirmed that their key no-fly zone near the presidential office was breached by a North Korean drone in a rare incident of incursion last month, which they had previously denied. Military tensions increased on the Korean peninsula last year as weapons tests were carried out by North Korea every month, which included firing one of the most advanced intercontinental ballistic missiles. Five drones were then sent by Pyongyang across the border into the airspace of South Korea on December 26 for the first time in five years, which instigated Seoul to scramble jets in response. ALSO READ| US, South Korea plan 'coordinated response' against North Korea's nuclear threat The military of South Korea issued an apology after it failed to shoot down any of North Korea's drones in a five-hour operation, as it said that the drones were "too small". Reports of infiltration by drones in the crucial no-fly zone, which is called P-73, were repeatedly denied by South Korea's military. "It is not true that (the North Korean drone) did not pass over Yongsan," a spokesperson for the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Lee Sung-jun on Thursday said, talking about the area of the presidential office and defence ministry's location. An official of the military said that in an investigation they discovered "the trail of a small drone of the enemy" had crossed the no-fly zone's northern end. "We make it clear that there is no problem with the safety of the Yongsan office," said the official. WATCH | Tension in North Korean peninsula; Seoul's Yoon warns of breaking defence pact Last week, the military of South Korea said that the North "could not have obtained meaningful information" by sending drones because of their low technology level. "It is worrisome that Yongsan, where South Korea's top security control facilities are located, was infiltrated in the height of tension between the two Koreas," said Yang Moo-jin, University of North Korean Studies' professor in Seoul. He added that public trust will be damaged by their initial denials. (With inputs from agencies)

North Korean drone breaches key no-fly zone, claims South Korea's military

<p>President Vladimir Putin, in his conversation with Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan, said he was willing to hold talks with Ukraine if the latter is ready to accept territories which have been occupied by Russia, said the Kremlin on Thursday.&nbsp;"Putin again confirmed Russia's openness to serious dialogue on the condition of Kyiv authorities fulfilling the well-known and repeatedly voiced requirements of taking into account the new territorial realities," the Kremlin's statement read.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Large parts of southern and eastern Ukraine have been occupied by Russia. The Kremlin claims to have captured the Zaporizhzhia, Lugansk, Donetsk and Kherson regions, although they don't entirely control them.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The Russian side emphasised the destructive role of Western states, pumping the Kyiv regime with weapons and military equipment, providing it with operational information and targets," the statement read.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The two leaders also talked about the landmark grain deal's implementation, which was brokered by the UN with Turkey's help, for restoring the delivery of Ukrainian grain across the Black Sea.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Kremlin stated that the two leaders talked about "the unblocking of food and fertiliser supplies from Russia" and the need for "the removal of all barriers to Russian exports." &nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Erdogan appealed to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to announce a "unilateral" ceasefire in the war-ravaged Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"President Erdogan said that calls for peace and negotiations should be supported by a unilateral ceasefire and a vision for a fair solution," Erdogan's office quoted the Turkish president as saying during a telephonic conversation with Putin.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Later on Thursday, the Turkish president was scheduled to hold a separate meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Erdogan has been trying to mediate between Moscow and Kyiv, as he shares good relations with both countries, to end the war.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Repeated attempts have been made by Erdogan to invite both Zelensky and Putin to Ankara for a peace summit.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Turkey: Headscarf debate reaches Parliament; Turkish feminists condemn Erdogan's move</strong></p>

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<p>The appeal for a 'unilateral' ceasefire was made by Erdogan after Russia's spiritual leader Patriarch Kirill had earlier on Thursday called for an Orthodox Christmas truce.</p>

<p>"I, Kirill, Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia, appeal to all the parties involved in the internecine conflict to cease fire and establish a Christmas truce from 12.00 on January 6 until 24.00 on January 7 so that Orthodox people can attend services on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day," he stated.</p>

<p>President Erdogan has maintained good ties with Putin by not joining the West in imposing sanctions on Russia and increasing bilateral trade amid the ongoing war.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Now, the two leaders have tentative plans of establishing a natural gas hub in Ankara which can provide an alternate way to Russia for supplying Europe with fuel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The office of President Erdogan stated that Ankara "has strengthened and will continue to strengthen the infrastructure" of the proposed hub. Both the leaders hope to "implement (the project) as soon as possible", stated Erdogan's office.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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President Vladimir Putin, in his conversation with Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan, said he was willing to hold talks with Ukraine if the latter is ready to accept territories which have been occupied by Russia, said the Kremlin on Thursday.

President Vladimir Putin, in his conversation with Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan, said he was willing to hold talks with Ukraine if the latter is ready to accept territories which have been occupied by Russia, said the Kremlin on Thursday. "Putin again confirmed Russia's openness to serious dialogue on the condition of Kyiv authorities fulfilling the well-known and repeatedly voiced requirements of taking into account the new territorial realities," the Kremlin's statement read. Large parts of southern and eastern Ukraine have been occupied by Russia. The Kremlin claims to have captured the Zaporizhzhia, Lugansk, Donetsk and Kherson regions, although they don't entirely control them. "The Russian side emphasised the destructive role of Western states, pumping the Kyiv regime with weapons and military equipment, providing it with operational information and targets," the statement read. ALSO READ| Turkey in talks with Russia about using Syrian airspace in potential operation The two leaders also talked about the landmark grain deal's implementation, which was brokered by the UN with Turkey's help, for restoring the delivery of Ukrainian grain across the Black Sea. The Kremlin stated that the two leaders talked about "the unblocking of food and fertiliser supplies from Russia" and the need for "the removal of all barriers to Russian exports." Meanwhile, Erdogan appealed to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to announce a "unilateral" ceasefire in the war-ravaged Ukraine. "President Erdogan said that calls for peace and negotiations should be supported by a unilateral ceasefire and a vision for a fair solution," Erdogan's office quoted the Turkish president as saying during a telephonic conversation with Putin. Later on Thursday, the Turkish president was scheduled to hold a separate meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Erdogan has been trying to mediate between Moscow and Kyiv, as he shares good relations with both countries, to end the war. Repeated attempts have been made by Erdogan to invite both Zelensky and Putin to Ankara for a peace summit. WATCH | Turkey: Headscarf debate reaches Parliament; Turkish feminists condemn Erdogan's move The appeal for a 'unilateral' ceasefire was made by Erdogan after Russia's spiritual leader Patriarch Kirill had earlier on Thursday called for an Orthodox Christmas truce. "I, Kirill, Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia, appeal to all the parties involved in the internecine conflict to cease fire and establish a Christmas truce from 12.00 on January 6 until 24.00 on January 7 so that Orthodox people can attend services on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day," he stated. President Erdogan has maintained good ties with Putin by not joining the West in imposing sanctions on Russia and increasing bilateral trade amid the ongoing war. Now, the two leaders have tentative plans of establishing a natural gas hub in Ankara which can provide an alternate way to Russia for supplying Europe with fuel. The office of President Erdogan stated that Ankara "has strengthened and will continue to strengthen the infrastructure" of the proposed hub. Both the leaders hope to "implement (the project) as soon as possible", stated Erdogan's office. (With inputs from agencies)

Putin says open for dialogue if Ukraine accepts 'new territorial realities'

<p>Across the US, many anti-homeless laws are being passed due to a reduction in funds for social services which has become an issue of concern among advocates of homeless people.&nbsp;In the state of Missouri, a new law came into effect on January 1 which states that sleeping on state property is an act of criminal offence. For the homeless, sleeping under highways or in public parks can result in fines of up to $750 or imprisonment of 15 days.</p>

<p>The law was criticised by the advocates of homeless people who claimed that it targets the homeless populations of Missouri unfairly. Missouri’s governor Mike Parson signed the law last June.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“We are absolutely hearing that law enforcement is using this new law that’s coming as reason to displace people already,” said non-profit Empower Missouri's advocacy director Sarah Owsley to St Louis Public Radio, days before the officials brought the law into effect.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Republican-backed measure, which included the appointment of mental health director Valerie Huhn by Parson, was opposed by many people, stated the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.</p>

<p>“When people experiencing homelessness have criminal justice histories, it is difficult to find housing,” Huhn had written to the governor’s budget office in a May 2022 letter, referring to the criminal consequences of the law.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the law came into effect, the authorities decreased funds for homeless services in Missouri and made changes to other funding streams.</p>

<p>“We’re going to see less money into the homeless services community over this length of time. And so that’s very concerning, we’re already an extremely underfunded resource,” Owsley said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH|&nbsp;WION Climate Tracker: United States has approved world's first vaccine for honeybees</strong></p>

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<p>The local municipalities and cities in the US have also sanctioned measures which affect homeless individuals, through forced hospitalisation or criminal consequences.</p>

<p>Authorities have faced backlash after officials made attempts to remove homeless encampments or put a limit to where homeless people can set up their camps.</p>

<p>The Los Angeles city council in August voted for banning homeless encampments within 500 feet of daycares and schools, an extension of the anti-camping law of the city which has empowered police to remove encampments.&nbsp;</p>

<p>People Assisting the Homeless spokesperson Tyler Renner said, “Enforcement of anti-camping ordinances ... only displaces people and makes it harder for trained outreach staff to establish trust again."&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Across the US, many anti-homeless laws are being passed due to a reduction in funds for social services which has become an issue of concern among advocates of homeless people.

Across the US, many anti-homeless laws are being passed due to a reduction in funds for social services which has become an issue of concern among advocates of homeless people. In the state of Missouri, a new law came into effect on January 1 which states that sleeping on state property is an act of criminal offence. For the homeless, sleeping under highways or in public parks can result in fines of up to $750 or imprisonment of 15 days. The law was criticised by the advocates of homeless people who claimed that it targets the homeless populations of Missouri unfairly. Missouri’s governor Mike Parson signed the law last June. ALSO READ| US proposes up to 332 per cent hike for H1-B, other visa fees “We are absolutely hearing that law enforcement is using this new law that’s coming as reason to displace people already,” said non-profit Empower Missouri's advocacy director Sarah Owsley to St Louis Public Radio, days before the officials brought the law into effect. The Republican-backed measure, which included the appointment of mental health director Valerie Huhn by Parson, was opposed by many people, stated the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. “When people experiencing homelessness have criminal justice histories, it is difficult to find housing,” Huhn had written to the governor’s budget office in a May 2022 letter, referring to the criminal consequences of the law. After the law came into effect, the authorities decreased funds for homeless services in Missouri and made changes to other funding streams. “We’re going to see less money into the homeless services community over this length of time. And so that’s very concerning, we’re already an extremely underfunded resource,” Owsley said. WATCH| WION Climate Tracker: United States has approved world's first vaccine for honeybees The local municipalities and cities in the US have also sanctioned measures which affect homeless individuals, through forced hospitalisation or criminal consequences. Authorities have faced backlash after officials made attempts to remove homeless encampments or put a limit to where homeless people can set up their camps. The Los Angeles city council in August voted for banning homeless encampments within 500 feet of daycares and schools, an extension of the anti-camping law of the city which has empowered police to remove encampments. People Assisting the Homeless spokesperson Tyler Renner said, “Enforcement of anti-camping ordinances ... only displaces people and makes it harder for trained outreach staff to establish trust again." (With inputs from agencies)

US states pass numerous anti-homeless laws, activists raise concerns

<p>A Turkish court froze the funding for the main pro-Kurdish party, Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP), on Thursday ahead of the possible imposition of a ban over the party's alleged terrorism ties.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The decision of the consitutional court will stop HDP, which is the second largest opposition party in the parliament, from receiving income from a key source for the general election which is slated for June.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The party has been accused by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of being the political faction of the outlawed militants who have waged an insurgency for decades against the Turkish state.</p>

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<p>The HDP has refuted any formal links with the militants and slams the government for targeting the party since it is Erdogan's fervent opposition.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Currently, thousands of party supporters and its former and current officials are serving jail on highly contentious charges which have strained relations of Turkey with allies in the West.</p>

<p>The ruling of the court on Thursday was compared by the party with assets' illegal seizure as it promised to clinch victory in the polls.</p>

<p>"This is yet another blow to democratic politics," HDP spokesperson Ebru Gunay said.</p>

<p>"This decision will not intimidate us. Now, we are more committed and more determined. Now, we are more militant," she added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Human Rights Watch's Emma Sinclair-Webb said that the ruling of the court gave more proof "that Erdogan's government uses courts to disadvantage, remove and punish the political opposition".</p>

<p>The future of HDP can play an important role in deciding the success of Erdogan in parliamentary and presidential elections that pose as one of the toughest challenge&nbsp;to his rule of two decades.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The constitutional court of Turkey will be hearing the request of chief prosecutor Bekir Sahin to dissolve HDP.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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A Turkish court froze the funding for the main pro-Kurdish party, Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP), on Thursday ahead of the possible imposition of a ban over the party's alleged terrorism ties.

A Turkish court froze the funding for the main pro-Kurdish party, Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP), on Thursday ahead of the possible imposition of a ban over the party's alleged terrorism ties. The decision of the consitutional court will stop HDP, which is the second largest opposition party in the parliament, from receiving income from a key source for the general election which is slated for June. The party has been accused by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of being the political faction of the outlawed militants who have waged an insurgency for decades against the Turkish state. ALSO READ| Putin says open for dialogue if Ukraine accepts 'new territorial realities' The HDP has refuted any formal links with the militants and slams the government for targeting the party since it is Erdogan's fervent opposition. Currently, thousands of party supporters and its former and current officials are serving jail on highly contentious charges which have strained relations of Turkey with allies in the West. The ruling of the court on Thursday was compared by the party with assets' illegal seizure as it promised to clinch victory in the polls. "This is yet another blow to democratic politics," HDP spokesperson Ebru Gunay said. "This decision will not intimidate us. Now, we are more committed and more determined. Now, we are more militant," she added. WATCH| Turkey: Headscarf debate reaches Parliament; Turkish feminists condemn Erdogan's move Human Rights Watch's Emma Sinclair-Webb said that the ruling of the court gave more proof "that Erdogan's government uses courts to disadvantage, remove and punish the political opposition". The future of HDP can play an important role in deciding the success of Erdogan in parliamentary and presidential elections that pose as one of the toughest challenge to his rule of two decades. The constitutional court of Turkey will be hearing the request of chief prosecutor Bekir Sahin to dissolve HDP. (With inputs from agencies)

Turkish court suspends funding for pro-Kurdish party over terror ties

<p>The government of India is building "permanent vertical bunkers" for stationing BSF troops at the strategic location of Sir Creek and 'Harami Nalla' marshy area, close to the India-Pakistan International Border in Gujarat, said the official sources.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A Rs 50-crore fund has been approved by the Union Home Ministry for building the eight multi-storeyed bunkers cum observation posts keeping in mind the "constant infiltration of Pakistani fishermen and fishing boats in the area", said the sources to India-based news agency PTI.</p>

<p>As per the official information, 22 Pakistani fishermen were apprehended by the Border Security Force (BSF) and 79 fishing boats were seized along with heroin worth Rs 250 crore and charas worth Rs 2.49 crore from Gujarat in 2022.</p>

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<p>The sources stated that three pylon-shaped towers are being built in the Sir Creek area, and the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) will construct five such structures in a 4,050 sq km marshy area between the two countries and the 'harami nalla' area, which is spread across 900 sq km of area.</p>

<p>The officials stated that space will be provided at the top floor of every 42-foot high 'vertical bunker' for placing surveillance gadgets and radars to monitor the area that includes serpentine estuaries. The rest two floors of the bunkers will have the capacity to include 15 armed BSF personnel as well as their logistics, they said.</p>

<p>The officials said that the bunkers are being built in the Lakhpat Wari bet, Dafa bet and Samudra bet which fall on the eastern side of the creek, within the territory of India.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>A senior BSF officer said that armed protection is being provided by a BSF contingent to the labourers who are building three bunkers under the CPWD in the Sir Creek area and aiming to complete it by March. He added that the ocean is likely to get turbulent from April and hence, the work is progressing at war footing.</p>

<p>The decision of constructing the bunker was taken after BSF director general (DG) Pankaj Kumar Singh, while on a tour to the Gujarat border with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in April last year, gave a presentation on how the creek area is prone to infiltration and that the security apparatus of BSF was located way behind.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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The government of India is building "permanent vertical bunkers" for stationing BSF troops at the strategic location of Sir Creek and 'Harami Nalla' marshy area, close to the India-Pakistan International Border in Gujarat, said the official sources.

The government of India is building "permanent vertical bunkers" for stationing BSF troops at the strategic location of Sir Creek and 'Harami Nalla' marshy area, close to the India-Pakistan International Border in Gujarat, said the official sources. A Rs 50-crore fund has been approved by the Union Home Ministry for building the eight multi-storeyed bunkers cum observation posts keeping in mind the "constant infiltration of Pakistani fishermen and fishing boats in the area", said the sources to India-based news agency PTI. As per the official information, 22 Pakistani fishermen were apprehended by the Border Security Force (BSF) and 79 fishing boats were seized along with heroin worth Rs 250 crore and charas worth Rs 2.49 crore from Gujarat in 2022. ALSO READ| India plans to introduce bodies for regulating online gaming industry The sources stated that three pylon-shaped towers are being built in the Sir Creek area, and the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) will construct five such structures in a 4,050 sq km marshy area between the two countries and the 'harami nalla' area, which is spread across 900 sq km of area. The officials stated that space will be provided at the top floor of every 42-foot high 'vertical bunker' for placing surveillance gadgets and radars to monitor the area that includes serpentine estuaries. The rest two floors of the bunkers will have the capacity to include 15 armed BSF personnel as well as their logistics, they said. The officials said that the bunkers are being built in the Lakhpat Wari bet, Dafa bet and Samudra bet which fall on the eastern side of the creek, within the territory of India. WATCH| WION Dispatch: India flags 'intense' challenges for China's new Foreign Minister A senior BSF officer said that armed protection is being provided by a BSF contingent to the labourers who are building three bunkers under the CPWD in the Sir Creek area and aiming to complete it by March. He added that the ocean is likely to get turbulent from April and hence, the work is progressing at war footing. The decision of constructing the bunker was taken after BSF director general (DG) Pankaj Kumar Singh, while on a tour to the Gujarat border with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in April last year, gave a presentation on how the creek area is prone to infiltration and that the security apparatus of BSF was located way behind. (With inputs from agencies)

India constructing 'permanent vertical bunkers' for BSF troops at Gujarat creek

<p>The Indian government, in its information technology rules’ draft amendments published on Monday,&nbsp;proposed the constitution of a self-regulatory body which will regulate online gaming companies amid rising concerns over people getting addicted to games and businesses being disrupted by patchy state laws.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p>The proposal that was introduced by a government panel emphasised the need for new rules to regulate the gaming sector which is set to reach $7 billion by 2026, as per consultancy Redseer.</p>

<p>In recent years, US investment firms Sequoia Capital and Tiger Global have supported Indian start-ups like Mobile Premier League and Dream11, which are famous for their fantasy cricket.</p>

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<p>The need for regulating the industry comes amid increasing fears that the growth of such games is leading to addiction and financial losses among young citizens.</p>

<p>Approval from the government will be required by the gaming companies for registering a self-regulation body which would constitute a member nominated by the government, who has a background in public administration, public finance, public policy and law enforcement and a member who belongs to the field of medicine, psychology or consumer education.</p>

<p>"We believe this is a great first step for comprehensive regulation for online gaming and will hopefully reduce the state-wise regulatory fragmentation that was a big challenge for the industry," said All India Gaming Federation’s CEO Roland Landers.</p>

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<p>According to the draft amendments, the companies will also need to appoint a chief compliance officer, who will work towards ensuring conformity with the law and will verify the identity of a user before creating an online account for them to play games.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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The Indian government, in its information technology rules’ draft amendments published on Monday, proposed the constitution of a self-regulatory body which will regulate online gaming companies amid rising concerns over people getting addicted to games and businesses being disrupted by patchy state laws.

The Indian government, in its information technology rules’ draft amendments published on Monday, proposed the constitution of a self-regulatory body which will regulate online gaming companies amid rising concerns over people getting addicted to games and businesses being disrupted by patchy state laws. The proposal that was introduced by a government panel emphasised the need for new rules to regulate the gaming sector which is set to reach $7 billion by 2026, as per consultancy Redseer. In recent years, US investment firms Sequoia Capital and Tiger Global have supported Indian start-ups like Mobile Premier League and Dream11, which are famous for their fantasy cricket. ALSO READ| India: Supreme Court upholds government’s demonetisation decision with a 4-1 majority The need for regulating the industry comes amid increasing fears that the growth of such games is leading to addiction and financial losses among young citizens. Approval from the government will be required by the gaming companies for registering a self-regulation body which would constitute a member nominated by the government, who has a background in public administration, public finance, public policy and law enforcement and a member who belongs to the field of medicine, psychology or consumer education. "We believe this is a great first step for comprehensive regulation for online gaming and will hopefully reduce the state-wise regulatory fragmentation that was a big challenge for the industry," said All India Gaming Federation’s CEO Roland Landers. WATCH| WION Dispatch: India flags 'intense' challenges for China's new Foreign Minister According to the draft amendments, the companies will also need to appoint a chief compliance officer, who will work towards ensuring conformity with the law and will verify the identity of a user before creating an online account for them to play games. (With inputs from agencies)

India plans to introduce bodies for regulating online gaming industry

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