International Malala Day: 7 Inspiring Quotes by Malala Yousafzai

July 12 is the birthday of Pakistani education activist and Nobel laureate, Malala Yousafzai. The day is globally celebrated as Malala Day to honour her unwavering stance against the oppresive rule of the Taliban.

'One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world.'

'If one man can destroy everything, why can't one girl change it?'

'Let us pick up our books and our pens, they are the most powerful weapons'.

'My mother always told me, 'Hide your face when people are looking at you.' I would reply, 'It does not matter; I am also looking at them'.

'We realise the importance of our voices only when we are silenced'.

'Education is education. We should learn everything and choose which path to follow. Education is neither Eastern not Western, it is human'.

'With guns, you can kill terrorists. With education, you can kill terrorism'.

<p>India’s efforts to reintroduce cheetah faced another blow&nbsp;with the death of a seventh cheetah in Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park (KNP). &nbsp;The African cheetah died on Tuesday due to suspected infighting, a senior forest department official said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The male cheetah, Tejas, was one of the 12 that were relocated from South Africa earlier this year. It was brought to KNP in Sheopur district in February this year. With his death, a total of seven felines, including three cubs born to Namibian cheetah ‘Jwala’, have died at Kuno National Park since March.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Cheetah Tejas, aged around four years, died in KNP due to suspected infighting," Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (PCCF) Wildlife JS Chauhan told PTI.</p>

<p>The feline was in an enclosure at the time of the incident, the official said. According to an official press release, the monitoring team noticed some injury marks on the neck of Tejas in enclosure number 6 at around 11:00 am on Tuesday.</p>

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<p>Soon, a team of veterinarians was called who tranquillised the injured cheetah after getting due approval from authorities. The team reached the enclosure at around 2:00 pm, and found Tejas dead, said the release.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The exact cause of the cheetah’s death is not known and an investigation is underway while waiting for the post-mortem report.</p>

<p>Reacting to the death,&nbsp;Professor Adrisn Tordiffe, one of the experts who travelled from South Africa to India with the&nbsp;cheetahs, said that they had anticipated that these felines would face some difficulty in adjusting to the new environment, but added noted that a proper postmortem is needed to determine the exact cause.</p>

<p>"Something traumatic happened to this cheetah&nbsp;and the only real cause of trauma would be another animal. It looks more like a kill from a leopard other than anything."</p>

<p>"It's very disappointing and sad but we had anticipated there might be some issues because there is high leopard density in Kunu National Park. Cheetahs often get into trouble with lions, leopards, hyenas, and&nbsp;even&nbsp;wild&nbsp;dogs."</p>

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<p>A total of 12 cheetahs (7 males, 5 females) were translocated to India from Africa on February 18 this year. One of them, named Jwala gave birth to four cubs in March this year, but three of them died due to dehydration and weakness in May.</p>

<p>Another one of the 12 cheetahs, Sasha, succumbed to a kidney-related ailment on March 27.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Another cheetah named Uday died on April 13. Daksha, a cheetah brought from South Africa, died of injuries following a violent interaction with a male feline during a mating attempt on May 9.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the death of Tejas, the total count of cheetahs in KNP dropped from 24 to 17.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>India’s cheetah reintroduction efforts</strong></h2>

<p>The Asiatic cheetahs went extinct in India more than 70 years back&nbsp;due to habitat loss, poaching, and conflict with humans. To increase the population of the species in the country, India has flown in cheetahs from Namibia and South Africa to its national parks.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The experiment has been permitted by India’s Supreme Court on a short-term basis for long-term adaptation.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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India’s efforts to reintroduce cheetah faced another blow with the death of a seventh cheetah in Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park (KNP). The African cheetah died on Tuesday due to suspected infighting, a senior forest department official said.

India’s efforts to reintroduce cheetah faced another blow with the death of a seventh cheetah in Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park (KNP). The African cheetah died on Tuesday due to suspected infighting, a senior forest department official said. The male cheetah, Tejas, was one of the 12 that were relocated from South Africa earlier this year. It was brought to KNP in Sheopur district in February this year. With his death, a total of seven felines, including three cubs born to Namibian cheetah ‘Jwala’, have died at Kuno National Park since March. Also Read | India: Finance ministry employee leaks secret, classified info to Pakistan number, held "Cheetah Tejas, aged around four years, died in KNP due to suspected infighting," Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (PCCF) Wildlife JS Chauhan told PTI. The feline was in an enclosure at the time of the incident, the official said. According to an official press release, the monitoring team noticed some injury marks on the neck of Tejas in enclosure number 6 at around 11:00 am on Tuesday. Watch | Why are cheetah cubs born at Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh dying? × Soon, a team of veterinarians was called who tranquillised the injured cheetah after getting due approval from authorities. The team reached the enclosure at around 2:00 pm, and found Tejas dead, said the release. The exact cause of the cheetah’s death is not known and an investigation is underway while waiting for the post-mortem report. Reacting to the death, Professor Adrisn Tordiffe, one of the experts who travelled from South Africa to India with the cheetahs, said that they had anticipated that these felines would face some difficulty in adjusting to the new environment, but added noted that a proper postmortem is needed to determine the exact cause. "Something traumatic happened to this cheetah and the only real cause of trauma would be another animal. It looks more like a kill from a leopard other than anything." "It's very disappointing and sad but we had anticipated there might be some issues because there is high leopard density in Kunu National Park. Cheetahs often get into trouble with lions, leopards, hyenas, and even wild dogs." Seventh feline death since March 2023 A total of 12 cheetahs (7 males, 5 females) were translocated to India from Africa on February 18 this year. One of them, named Jwala gave birth to four cubs in March this year, but three of them died due to dehydration and weakness in May. Another one of the 12 cheetahs, Sasha, succumbed to a kidney-related ailment on March 27. Also Read | Mamata Banerjee’s TMC outclasses BJP in West Bengal panchayat polls Another cheetah named Uday died on April 13. Daksha, a cheetah brought from South Africa, died of injuries following a violent interaction with a male feline during a mating attempt on May 9. After the death of Tejas, the total count of cheetahs in KNP dropped from 24 to 17. India’s cheetah reintroduction efforts The Asiatic cheetahs went extinct in India more than 70 years back due to habitat loss, poaching, and conflict with humans. To increase the population of the species in the country, India has flown in cheetahs from Namibia and South Africa to its national parks. The experiment has been permitted by India’s Supreme Court on a short-term basis for long-term adaptation. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

India: Another cheetah from Africa dies in MP's Kuno National Park; 7th since March

<p><strong>IND vs WI 1st Test live streaming:</strong> India will take on West Indies in the first Test match of the tour of West Indies 2023. The Test matches will be played at Windsor Park in Roseau, Dominica from July 12 to July 16. The 1st Test match is part of the ICC World Test Championship 2021-23. India will play two Tests in West Indies. The second Test will be played at the iconic Queen’s Park Oval at Port of Spain in Trinidad from July 20-24. The red-ball matches will be followed by a three-match ODI series.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The first two ODIs will be played at the Kensington Oval in Barbados on July 27 and July 29. The third match of the series will be held at the Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad on August 1.</p>

<h2><strong>IND vs WI 1st Test: Full squads</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p><strong>India</strong></p>

<p>Rohit Sharma (C), Ajinkya Rahane (VC), KS Bharat (WK), Ishan Kishan (WK), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Mukesh Kumar, Axar Patel, Navdeep Saini, Mohammed Siraj, Shardul Thakur, Jaydev Unadkat</p>

<p><strong>West Indies</strong></p>

<p>Kraigg Brathwaite (C), Jermaine Blackwood (VC), Joshua Da Silva (WK), Alick Athanaze, Rahkeem Cornwall, Shannon Gabriel, Jason Holder, Alzarri Joseph, Raymon Reifer, Kemar Roach, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Kirk McKenzie, Jomel Warrican</p>

<h2><strong>Here are the free streaming details for the first Test match between IND vs WI</strong>:</h2>

<h2><strong>When is the West Indies vs India 1st Test 2023?- Date</strong></h2>

<p>West Indies vs India 1st Test 2023 is scheduled to be played from July 12-16.</p>

<h2><strong>Where is the West Indies vs India 1st Test 2023 scheduled to be played?- Venue</strong></h2>

<p>West Indies vs India 1st Test 2023 will be played at Windsor Park, Roseau, Dominica.</p>

<h2><strong>What time will the West Indies vs India 1st Test 2023 begin?- Time&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The West Indies vs India 1st Test 2023 will start at 7:30 PM IST (10:00 AM local). The toss for the same will take place at 7:00 pm.</p>

<h2><strong>Which TV channel will broadcast the West Indies vs India 1st Test 2023?- Free live-streaming</strong></h2>

<p>West Indies vs India 1st Test 2023 will have a live broadcast on the Doordarshan Sports channel.</p>

<h2><strong>Where can I catch the live streaming of West Indies vs India 1st Test 2023?</strong></h2>

<p>The live streaming of West Indies vs India 1st Test 2023 will be available on JioCinema and Fancode app and website.</p>


IND vs WI 1st Test live streaming: India will take on West Indies in the first Test match of the tour of West Indies 2023. The Test matches will be played at Windsor Park in Roseau, Dominica from July 12 to July 16.

IND vs WI 1st Test live streaming: India will take on West Indies in the first Test match of the tour of West Indies 2023. The Test matches will be played at Windsor Park in Roseau, Dominica from July 12 to July 16. The 1st Test match is part of the ICC World Test Championship 2021-23. India will play two Tests in West Indies. The second Test will be played at the iconic Queen’s Park Oval at Port of Spain in Trinidad from July 20-24. The red-ball matches will be followed by a three-match ODI series. The first two ODIs will be played at the Kensington Oval in Barbados on July 27 and July 29. The third match of the series will be held at the Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad on August 1. IND vs WI 1st Test: Full squads India Rohit Sharma (C), Ajinkya Rahane (VC), KS Bharat (WK), Ishan Kishan (WK), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Mukesh Kumar, Axar Patel, Navdeep Saini, Mohammed Siraj, Shardul Thakur, Jaydev Unadkat West Indies Kraigg Brathwaite (C), Jermaine Blackwood (VC), Joshua Da Silva (WK), Alick Athanaze, Rahkeem Cornwall, Shannon Gabriel, Jason Holder, Alzarri Joseph, Raymon Reifer, Kemar Roach, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Kirk McKenzie, Jomel Warrican Here are the free streaming details for the first Test match between IND vs WI: When is the West Indies vs India 1st Test 2023?- Date West Indies vs India 1st Test 2023 is scheduled to be played from July 12-16. Where is the West Indies vs India 1st Test 2023 scheduled to be played?- Venue West Indies vs India 1st Test 2023 will be played at Windsor Park, Roseau, Dominica. What time will the West Indies vs India 1st Test 2023 begin?- Time The West Indies vs India 1st Test 2023 will start at 7:30 PM IST (10:00 AM local). The toss for the same will take place at 7:00 pm. Which TV channel will broadcast the West Indies vs India 1st Test 2023?- Free live-streaming West Indies vs India 1st Test 2023 will have a live broadcast on the Doordarshan Sports channel. Where can I catch the live streaming of West Indies vs India 1st Test 2023? The live streaming of West Indies vs India 1st Test 2023 will be available on JioCinema and Fancode app and website.

IND vs WI 1st Test live streaming: How to watch India vs West Indies live broadcast for free in India?

<p><strong>Chandrayaan-3 launch: </strong>India is all set to launch its third moon mission, Chandrayaan-3 on July 14. The lunar mission by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) aims to put a lander and a rover on the moon’s South Pole. The Chandryaan-3 will be launched by <a href="https://www.wionews.com/web-stories/india-news/business-economy/lvm3-all-about-chandrayaan3-launch-vehicle-1688631723114">Launch Vehicle Mark III (LVM3),</a> also known as Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III.</p>

<p>The primary aim of the third moon mission, worth Rs 615 crore ($82 million), is to achieve a successful soft landing of the lander on the moon, followed by the deployment of a rover to carry out a range of experiments.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Chandrayaan-3: Launch date and time</strong></h2>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/web-stories/india-news/business-economy/chandrayaan3-what-you-should-know-about-indias-moon-mission-1688377995659">ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3</a> is scheduled to launch on Friday, July 14 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. The launch will take place at 2:35 pm IST. After a successful launch, the lander of Chandrayaan-3 is expected to embark on a journey lasting slightly over a month. It is then expected to soft-land on the lunar surface on August 23-24.</p>

<h2><strong>Chandrayaan-3: Where and how to watch the launch live?</strong></h2>

<p>Anyone interested in watching the launch live from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre’s Launch View Gallery can do so by registering on the link provided by ISRO's official Twitter account.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Interested candidates can stream the launch online in real-time on the ISRO official YouTube channel or Doordarshan.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Chandrayaan-3: Will India achieve a successful soft landing on moon this time?</strong></h2>

<p>Chandrayaan-3 is the third instalment of the Chandrayaan series and India's second attempt to achieve a soft landing on the Moon's surface. Only three countries have successfully landed spacecraft on the airless lunar surface.</p>

<p>Ahead of the Chandrayaan-3 launch, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman S Somanath on Monday said that they “will be able to do a soft landing on the Moon” during the mission.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In order to achieve this feat, many changes and new additions are made to the third instalment of the Chandrayaan series. It consists of an indigenous Lander module (LM), a Propulsion module (PM), and a rover with the objective of developing and demonstrating new technologies required for interplanetary missions.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Lander will have the capability to soft land at a specified lunar site and deploy the rover which will carry out in-situ chemical analysis of the lunar surface during the course of its mobility.</p>

<p>The propulsion module will carry the lander from launch vehicle injection to the final lunar 100 km circular polar orbit and separate the two.</p>

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Chandrayaan-3 launch: India is all set to launch its third moon mission, Chandrayaan-3 on July 14. The lunar mission by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) aims to put a lander and a rover on the moon’s South Pole.

Chandrayaan-3 launch: India is all set to launch its third moon mission, Chandrayaan-3 on July 14. The lunar mission by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) aims to put a lander and a rover on the moon’s South Pole. The Chandryaan-3 will be launched by Launch Vehicle Mark III (LVM3), also known as Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III. The primary aim of the third moon mission, worth Rs 615 crore ($82 million), is to achieve a successful soft landing of the lander on the moon, followed by the deployment of a rover to carry out a range of experiments. Chandrayaan-3: Launch date and time ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 is scheduled to launch on Friday, July 14 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. The launch will take place at 2:35 pm IST. After a successful launch, the lander of Chandrayaan-3 is expected to embark on a journey lasting slightly over a month. It is then expected to soft-land on the lunar surface on August 23-24. Chandrayaan-3: Where and how to watch the launch live? Anyone interested in watching the launch live from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre’s Launch View Gallery can do so by registering on the link provided by ISRO's official Twitter account. Interested candidates can stream the launch online in real-time on the ISRO official YouTube channel or Doordarshan. LVM3-M4/Chandrayaan-3 Mission: Vehicle electrical tests completed. Citizens are invited to witness the launch from the Launch View Gallery at SDSC-SHAR, Sriharikota, by registering at https://t.co/J9jd8ylRcC — ISRO (@isro) July 7, 2023 × Chandrayaan-3: Will India achieve a successful soft landing on moon this time? Chandrayaan-3 is the third instalment of the Chandrayaan series and India's second attempt to achieve a soft landing on the Moon's surface. Only three countries have successfully landed spacecraft on the airless lunar surface. Ahead of the Chandrayaan-3 launch, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman S Somanath on Monday said that they “will be able to do a soft landing on the Moon” during the mission. In order to achieve this feat, many changes and new additions are made to the third instalment of the Chandrayaan series. It consists of an indigenous Lander module (LM), a Propulsion module (PM), and a rover with the objective of developing and demonstrating new technologies required for interplanetary missions. Also Read | Countdown begins: ISRO to launch Chandrayaan-3 on July 14 | All details here The Lander will have the capability to soft land at a specified lunar site and deploy the rover which will carry out in-situ chemical analysis of the lunar surface during the course of its mobility. The propulsion module will carry the lander from launch vehicle injection to the final lunar 100 km circular polar orbit and separate the two. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Established in 1814 under the aegis of the celebrated Danish botanist Dr Nathaniel Wallich, the museum boasts of over 35 galleries broadly classified under archaeology, anthropology, art, botany, zoology and geology.

This famous museum exhibits the splendid rich heritage of Indian Railways of over 166 years. It has specimens that showcase the different phases during the evolution of the Indian Railways. 

This is the second oldest museum to be established in India. This vast museum is spread over 16.25 acres of land and its exclusive collections are priceless that make it one of the most prominent museums in the country. 

The National Museum of India is the biggest in India and was commissioned in 1946. The museum is maintained by the Ministry of Culture and exhibits an enormous collection of exclusive artefacts. 

It is the most celebrated institution in the world for its distinguished collection of textiles. The interesting ‘Pichhwais’ and ‘Bronze’ textiles are the most beautiful and intricate creativity you can encounter here. 

Inaugurated by the first prime minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru in 1951, this museum showcases a giant collection of artefacts curated by Mir Yousuf Ali Khan and his descendants. 

This museum features a collection of over 400 human and animal brains in see-through plastic jars that have been collected over 35 years. 

7 Must-Visit Museums in India 

Interlaken, located in the Swiss Alps, provides beautiful vistas of mountains, lakes, and green valleys. The mix of breathtaking surroundings and adrenaline-pumping jumps makes it a popular destination for skydivers all over the world.      

Queenstown, known as the world's adventure capital, is a destination for adrenaline seekers. Skydiving here means flying over breathtaking landscapes like snow-capped mountains, glittering lakes, and dramatic fjords.                 

Skydiving in Dubai entails leaping from incredible heights and taking in the futuristic town below. The trip includes views of prominent sights such as the Burj Khalifa, Palm Jumeirah, and the wide Arabian Desert.

Wollongong, located just south of Sydney, is one of the most spectacular coastal skydiving spots. Dive above stunning beaches, cliffs, and the enormous Pacific Ocean while taking in panoramic views of Australia's coast.

Skydiving in Hawaii provides an unrivalled blend of exhilarating leaps and stunning tropical scenery. Dive through beautiful rainforests, flowing waterfalls, and pristine beaches against a backdrop of volcanoes.

The Namib Desert offers a very unique skydiving experience. Descend from the sky above huge red sand dunes that contrast with the deep blue Atlantic Ocean to view one of the world's most unique landscapes.

Skydiving above the Fox Glacier offers an incredible combination of snow-capped mountains, old glaciers, and lush rainforests. The thrilling jump gives a view of the adjacent Franz Josef Glacier.

7 Best Skydiving Places in the World

India is now the most populous country in the world, with over three million more people than China. It has a population of 1428.6 million people.  

The UK has seen an increasing number of vegetarians in recent years, and it is now estimated that about 9% of the country’s population is vegetarian. Many citizens started adopting a vegetarian lifestyle after WWII.

The United States is third on the list with 340 million people living in the country.

Indonesia's 277.5 million population makes it the fourth-most populated country in the world.

Pakistan is the fifth-most populated country in the world, with a population of 240.5 million people.

Nigeria is sixth on the list with a population of 223.8 million people.

Brazil has a population of 216.4 million, making it the seventh-most populated country in the world.

7 Most Populated Countries in the World

<p><strong>World Population Day 2023:</strong> Every year, July 11 is observed as World Population Day to raise awareness regarding the growing global population. The event was established by the United Nations Development Programme in 1989. This particular date was chosen to mark the event of Five Billion Day on 11 July 1989, the approximate date on which the world’s population reached five billion people. Since 1989, the day became an annual event and is observed with a theme every year.</p>

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<p>The day not only focuses on raising awareness of the ever-growing world population but also starts a conversation on how to control this population. It raises awareness of various population issues such as the importance of family planning, gender equality, maternal health, and human rights.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>World Population Day: History and Significance</strong></h2>

<p>The day came into effect on the suggestion of Dr KC Zachariach, a senior demographer at the World Bank. While press interest and general awareness in the global population surges at the increments of whole billions of people, the world population increases by 100 million approximately every 14 months.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The world population was estimated at 7,400,000,000 on February 6, 2016, and reached 7,500,000,000 on April 24, 2017. The world population hit 7,700,000,000 in 2019.</p>

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<p>In November 2020, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), together with the central governments of Kenya and Denmark, convened a high-level conference in Nairobi to discuss world population. On World Population Day, advocates globally call on leaders, policymakers, grassroots organisers, institutions and others to help make reproductive health and right a reality for all.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>World Population Day: Theme of 2023</strong></h2>

<p>According to United Nations, the theme for this year's World Population Day is - 'Unleashing the Power of gender equality: Uplifting the voices of women and Girls to unlock our world’s infinite Possibilities.'</p>

<p>As per the UN, women and girls make up 49.7 per cent of the global population. Even after being half of the population, they are often ignored in discussions on demographics, with their rights violated in population policies.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“This pervasive injustice keeps women and girls out of school, the workforce and leadership positions; limits their agency and ability to make decisions about their health and sexual and reproductive lives; and heightens their vulnerability to violence, harmful practices and preventable maternal death, with a woman dying every two minutes due to pregnancy or childbirth”, reports the UN on its official website.&nbsp;</p>

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World Population Day 2023: Every year, July 11 is observed as World Population Day to raise awareness regarding the growing global population. The event was established by the United Nations Development Programme in 1989.

World Population Day 2023: Every year, July 11 is observed as World Population Day to raise awareness regarding the growing global population. The event was established by the United Nations Development Programme in 1989. This particular date was chosen to mark the event of Five Billion Day on 11 July 1989, the approximate date on which the world’s population reached five billion people. Since 1989, the day became an annual event and is observed with a theme every year. Also Read | WATCH | Glendale police officers save the day in epic wild goat chase! The day not only focuses on raising awareness of the ever-growing world population but also starts a conversation on how to control this population. It raises awareness of various population issues such as the importance of family planning, gender equality, maternal health, and human rights. World Population Day: History and Significance The day came into effect on the suggestion of Dr KC Zachariach, a senior demographer at the World Bank. While press interest and general awareness in the global population surges at the increments of whole billions of people, the world population increases by 100 million approximately every 14 months. The world population was estimated at 7,400,000,000 on February 6, 2016, and reached 7,500,000,000 on April 24, 2017. The world population hit 7,700,000,000 in 2019. Also Read | Here's why Guinness deactivated longest kiss world record In November 2020, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), together with the central governments of Kenya and Denmark, convened a high-level conference in Nairobi to discuss world population. On World Population Day, advocates globally call on leaders, policymakers, grassroots organisers, institutions and others to help make reproductive health and right a reality for all. World Population Day: Theme of 2023 According to United Nations, the theme for this year's World Population Day is - 'Unleashing the Power of gender equality: Uplifting the voices of women and Girls to unlock our world’s infinite Possibilities.' As per the UN, women and girls make up 49.7 per cent of the global population. Even after being half of the population, they are often ignored in discussions on demographics, with their rights violated in population policies. Also Read | Will AI end traditional school classrooms? Here’s what an expert says “This pervasive injustice keeps women and girls out of school, the workforce and leadership positions; limits their agency and ability to make decisions about their health and sexual and reproductive lives; and heightens their vulnerability to violence, harmful practices and preventable maternal death, with a woman dying every two minutes due to pregnancy or childbirth”, reports the UN on its official website. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha announced his retirement from politics on Tuesday. The announcement of the former army chief and caretaker PM of Thailand came only two days before the country’s parliament was set to vote for a new PM following the May election.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 69-year-old has ruled Thailand since 2014, after as army chief he seized the country’s highest position in a coup. But the tables turned on him in May this year when the progressive Move Forward Party gained a huge following among young Thais for its reformist platform, landing them&nbsp;the most seats in the election.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Prayut Chan-o-cha:&nbsp; From army chief to coup leader to Prime Minister</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Born to an army Colonel, Prayut studied at Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School and graduated from the Command and General Staff College Class&nbsp;63 in 1985. This was the year when Prayut began his military career as a major. He was once a royal guard under Prime Minister Prem Tinsulanonda in 1987. Three years later, he served in the 21st Infantry regiment, which is granted Royal Guard status as the Queen’s Guards.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It was in 2010 that he succeeded Anupong Paochinda as commander-in-chief. His promotion to this post in such a short time raised many eyebrows, and it was seen as the influence of the Queen’s Guards.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>When he was appointed to the position of army chief, his image in the country was that of a royalist and an opponent of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. During the Red Shirt demonstrations of April 2009 and April-May 2010, he was one of the leading proponents of military crackdowns on the movement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the political crisis that began in November 2013, and involved protests against the caretaker government of Yingluck, Prayut claimed that the army was neutral and would not launch a coup. However, in May 2014, Prayut launched a military coup against the government and assumed control of the country as dictator and leader of the National Council for Peace and Order, a military junta.</p>

<p>Since then, Prayut has been leading an authoritarian regime in Thailand. Later, he also issued an interim constitution granting him absolute powers and giving himself amnesty for staging the coup. In August 2014, an unelected military-dominated national legislature appointed him as Prime Minister.</p>

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<p>After seizing power, Prayut's government oversaw a significant crackdown on dissent. He formulated “twelve values” based on traditional Thai values and suggested that these be included in school lessons. Measures were implemented to limit public discussions about democracy and criticism of the government, including increases in Internet and media censorship.</p>

<p>Prayut was elected the PM again following the disputed 2019 Thai general election, after having ruled as an unelected strongman since 2014.</p>

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Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha announced his retirement from politics on Tuesday. The announcement of the former army chief and caretaker PM of Thailand came only two days before the country’s parliament was set to vote for a new PM following the May election.

Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha announced his retirement from politics on Tuesday. The announcement of the former army chief and caretaker PM of Thailand came only two days before the country’s parliament was set to vote for a new PM following the May election. The 69-year-old has ruled Thailand since 2014, after as army chief he seized the country’s highest position in a coup. But the tables turned on him in May this year when the progressive Move Forward Party gained a huge following among young Thais for its reformist platform, landing them the most seats in the election. Prayut Chan-o-cha: From army chief to coup leader to Prime Minister Born to an army Colonel, Prayut studied at Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School and graduated from the Command and General Staff College Class 63 in 1985. This was the year when Prayut began his military career as a major. He was once a royal guard under Prime Minister Prem Tinsulanonda in 1987. Three years later, he served in the 21st Infantry regiment, which is granted Royal Guard status as the Queen’s Guards. It was in 2010 that he succeeded Anupong Paochinda as commander-in-chief. His promotion to this post in such a short time raised many eyebrows, and it was seen as the influence of the Queen’s Guards. Also Read | Israelis protest across country as Netanyahu's SC bill gets initial nod When he was appointed to the position of army chief, his image in the country was that of a royalist and an opponent of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. During the Red Shirt demonstrations of April 2009 and April-May 2010, he was one of the leading proponents of military crackdowns on the movement. During the political crisis that began in November 2013, and involved protests against the caretaker government of Yingluck, Prayut claimed that the army was neutral and would not launch a coup. However, in May 2014, Prayut launched a military coup against the government and assumed control of the country as dictator and leader of the National Council for Peace and Order, a military junta. Since then, Prayut has been leading an authoritarian regime in Thailand. Later, he also issued an interim constitution granting him absolute powers and giving himself amnesty for staging the coup. In August 2014, an unelected military-dominated national legislature appointed him as Prime Minister. Also Read | Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky slams NATO leaders over 'uncertainty' on country's membership After seizing power, Prayut's government oversaw a significant crackdown on dissent. He formulated “twelve values” based on traditional Thai values and suggested that these be included in school lessons. Measures were implemented to limit public discussions about democracy and criticism of the government, including increases in Internet and media censorship. Prayut was elected the PM again following the disputed 2019 Thai general election, after having ruled as an unelected strongman since 2014. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>From the Himalayas to the plains, rains have wreaked havoc in parts of India. Indian Metrological Department has issued a red alert for very heavy rainfall in Solan, Shimla, Srimaur, Kully, Mandi, Kinnaur, and Lahaul for the next 24 hours. Moreover, the weather forecast agency has issued a flash flood warning for Mandi, Kinnaur, and Lahaul-Spiti for the next 24 hours.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In Delhi, the rains broke all records with 153 mm of rain recorded in 24 hours ending Sunday at 8:30 am. This has been the highest amount of rain seen in a single day in July since 1982, the IMD said. The capital city was already on orange alert since Saturday.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>After Sunday’s absolute downpour, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was forced to cancel the leave of all government officers and instructed them to inspect the severe waterlogging problem across the city.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Delhi received 126 mm of rain yesterday. 15 per cent&nbsp;of the total rainfall of the monsoon season fell in just 12 hours. People were very upset due to water logging. Today all the ministers and the mayor of Delhi will inspect the problem areas. Officers of all departments have been instructed to cancel the Sunday holiday and get on the ground," Kejriwal tweeted in Hindi.</p>

<h2><strong>Monsoon mayhem in Himachal Pradesh</strong></h2>

<p>IMD has issued a red alert for several districts of Himachal Pradesh and an orange alert for three districts for the next 48 hours as the state continued to receive heavy rainfall. Amid heavy downpours, a&nbsp;landslide was reported near the Six Mile area in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh. The landslide caused Chandigarh-Manali National Highway to be closed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"A red alert has been issued for very heavy rainfall in Solan, Shimla, Sirmaur, Kullu, Mandi, Kinnaur, and Lahaul for the next 24 hours. Additionally, an orange alert has been issued in Una, Hamirpur, Kangra, and Chamba. A flash flood warning has been issued for Mandi, Kinnaur, and Lahaul-Spiti for the next 24 hours," said senior IMD Scientist Sandeep Kumar Sharma on Monday.</p>

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<p>Apart from landslides and heavy downpours, 12 major bridges in the state have collapsed, causing major damage to lives and infrastructure. There have been instances of landslides, power cuts, roadblocks, and bridges washing away due to swollen rivers. Till now, around 20 people have died because of heavy rainfall over the past 48 hours.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Because of heavy rainfall, tourists have been stranded in parts of the hill state, with a loss of infrastructure.</p>

<h2><strong>Flood alert in Delhi</strong></h2>

<p>As the situation worsens in the capital city, chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said the flood situation depends upon both rain inside Delhi and the water released into the Yamuna River from Haryana. The second factor is more important, said the CM. “There was a flood once in 1978 when 7 lakh cusec water was released from Hathnikund. But in 2013, 2019, there was no flood”.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The water level in the Yamuna River rises due to continuous rainfall in the city. It crossed the mark of 205.33 metres earlier on Monday and was recorded at 206.24 mm at 6:00 am on Tuesday morning, triggering an orange alert, according to data shared by the Flood Control Department in the national capital.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Rains wreaked havoc in UP, Haryana and Chandigarh</strong></h2>

<p>Following heavy rainfall in Uttar Pradesh, incidents of roof collapse have led to several people getting injured and three being&nbsp;killed in the state. Unprecedented rainfall continues to disrupt normal life in districts like Hapur and Badaun on Monday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Met Office said the southwest monsoon remained active over the western region and normal over eastern districts resulting in light to moderate rain/thundershowers accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning at a few places over east UP and most places in the western part of the state.</p>

<p>In Chandigarh as well, Sukhna Lake was overflowing as a result of continuous heavy rain in the region, posing a threat to nearby settlements.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In Haryana’s Panchkula region, District Education Officer has informed that the schools in the district will remain closed on July 11 and July 12 owing to incessant rainfall.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Schools were ordered to remain shut on Monday in some worst-affected districts of Punjab and Haryana, including Rupnagar, Mohali, Patiala, Ambala and Panchkula.</p>

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From the Himalayas to the plains, rains have wreaked havoc in parts of India. Indian Metrological Department has issued a red alert for very heavy rainfall in Solan, Shimla, Srimaur, Kully, Mandi, Kinnaur, and Lahaul for the next 24 hours.

From the Himalayas to the plains, rains have wreaked havoc in parts of India. Indian Metrological Department has issued a red alert for very heavy rainfall in Solan, Shimla, Srimaur, Kully, Mandi, Kinnaur, and Lahaul for the next 24 hours. Moreover, the weather forecast agency has issued a flash flood warning for Mandi, Kinnaur, and Lahaul-Spiti for the next 24 hours. In Delhi, the rains broke all records with 153 mm of rain recorded in 24 hours ending Sunday at 8:30 am. This has been the highest amount of rain seen in a single day in July since 1982, the IMD said. The capital city was already on orange alert since Saturday. Also Read | India to overtake US to become second-largest economy by 2075: Report After Sunday’s absolute downpour, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was forced to cancel the leave of all government officers and instructed them to inspect the severe waterlogging problem across the city. "Delhi received 126 mm of rain yesterday. 15 per cent of the total rainfall of the monsoon season fell in just 12 hours. People were very upset due to water logging. Today all the ministers and the mayor of Delhi will inspect the problem areas. Officers of all departments have been instructed to cancel the Sunday holiday and get on the ground," Kejriwal tweeted in Hindi. Monsoon mayhem in Himachal Pradesh IMD has issued a red alert for several districts of Himachal Pradesh and an orange alert for three districts for the next 48 hours as the state continued to receive heavy rainfall. Amid heavy downpours, a landslide was reported near the Six Mile area in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh. The landslide caused Chandigarh-Manali National Highway to be closed. "A red alert has been issued for very heavy rainfall in Solan, Shimla, Sirmaur, Kullu, Mandi, Kinnaur, and Lahaul for the next 24 hours. Additionally, an orange alert has been issued in Una, Hamirpur, Kangra, and Chamba. A flash flood warning has been issued for Mandi, Kinnaur, and Lahaul-Spiti for the next 24 hours," said senior IMD Scientist Sandeep Kumar Sharma on Monday. Watch | Yamuna river set to breach danger mark × Apart from landslides and heavy downpours, 12 major bridges in the state have collapsed, causing major damage to lives and infrastructure. There have been instances of landslides, power cuts, roadblocks, and bridges washing away due to swollen rivers. Till now, around 20 people have died because of heavy rainfall over the past 48 hours. Because of heavy rainfall, tourists have been stranded in parts of the hill state, with a loss of infrastructure. Flood alert in Delhi As the situation worsens in the capital city, chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said the flood situation depends upon both rain inside Delhi and the water released into the Yamuna River from Haryana. The second factor is more important, said the CM. “There was a flood once in 1978 when 7 lakh cusec water was released from Hathnikund. But in 2013, 2019, there was no flood”. The water level in the Yamuna River rises due to continuous rainfall in the city. It crossed the mark of 205.33 metres earlier on Monday and was recorded at 206.24 mm at 6:00 am on Tuesday morning, triggering an orange alert, according to data shared by the Flood Control Department in the national capital. Rains wreaked havoc in UP, Haryana and Chandigarh Following heavy rainfall in Uttar Pradesh, incidents of roof collapse have led to several people getting injured and three being killed in the state. Unprecedented rainfall continues to disrupt normal life in districts like Hapur and Badaun on Monday. The Met Office said the southwest monsoon remained active over the western region and normal over eastern districts resulting in light to moderate rain/thundershowers accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning at a few places over east UP and most places in the western part of the state. In Chandigarh as well, Sukhna Lake was overflowing as a result of continuous heavy rain in the region, posing a threat to nearby settlements. Also Read | This Indian city will be hub for repair of US Navy ships, more cities to follow In Haryana’s Panchkula region, District Education Officer has informed that the schools in the district will remain closed on July 11 and July 12 owing to incessant rainfall. Schools were ordered to remain shut on Monday in some worst-affected districts of Punjab and Haryana, including Rupnagar, Mohali, Patiala, Ambala and Panchkula. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Republican presidential nomination contender, Vivek Ramaswamy, has launched a one-of-its-kind fundraising programme called ‘Vivek Kitchen Cabinet’. The biotech entrepreneur announced his unique commission-based fundraising programme on Monday via his official Twitter profile.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the tweet, the 37-year-old wrote that “starting today, anyone can fundraise for the Vivek 2023 campaign and make a 10 per cent&nbsp;commission”.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In Ramaswamy’s scheme, any of his supporters who help raise funds for his White House bid will earn 10 per cent of whatever amount they bring in. As per Ramaswamy, the initiative is a step towards democratising the ability to make money by casting the traditional system of campaign fundraising as an “oligopoly” of the managerial class.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">A small oligopoly of political fundraisers is already making an ungodly amount of $$ on this election. It’s disgusting. I’m breaking up that cartel. Today we’re launching the Vivek Kitchen Cabinet: starting today, *anyone* can fundraise for the Vivek 2024 campaign &amp; make a 10%… <a href="https://t.co/k2y9ZL8WPe">pic.twitter.com/k2y9ZL8WPe</a></p>
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<h2><strong>How will ‘Vivek Kitchen Cabinet’ work?</strong></h2>

<p>All the supporters who want to become part of this fundraising programme will undergo a background check before being issued an affiliate link to share to raise money for the candidate, Ramaswamy’s campaign CEO, Ben Yoho, told&nbsp;POLITICO.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Applicants who are accepted after the initial screening will be considered freelance contractors for the campaign and paid their commission on the total funds raised, Yoho said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>All the participants of the Vivek Kitchen Cabinet must comply with federal Election Commission rules.&nbsp;They will have to fill out a 1099 form, which means they will operate as independent contractors.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Vivek Kitchen Cabinet: A ‘revolution’ or a ‘multi-level marketing scheme’?</strong></h2>

<p>As of the end of March, Ramaswamy had put $10.5 million of his own money into the campaign but said he is prepared to spend as much as $100 million on his bid. Yoho said that the average donation made to the campaign is $30.94 and that last week Ramaswamy passed the 60,000-donor mark, clearing the donor threshold required to qualify for the first debate.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ramaswamy called his new fundraising concept a “revolution” and said that he was “stunned” to learn how much money is made in politics.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Professional fundraisers retain a huge percentage of the money raised for a candidate themselves. Bundlers, on the other hand, work their contacts to drive donations to the campaign, generally in exchange for special access to the candidate, perks and other favours.</p>

<p>Ramaswamy’s concept is an attempt to combine these two approaches on a much smaller scale.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Not a lot of people are&nbsp;impressed with this idea and some critics even compare his fundraising concept to a multi-level marketing scheme.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Good grief. Vivek is now setting up pyramid schemes right out in the open,” conservative lawyer Heath Mayo tweeted.</p>

<p>“Also, there is not a ‘small oligopoly of political fundraisers’—they are a dime a dozen. He’s just making things up as he goes.”</p>

<p>“Did he learn this trick from Bernie Madoff?” asked Josh Hammer, a Newsweek senior editor-at-large.</p>

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Republican presidential nomination contender, Vivek Ramaswamy, has launched a one-of-its-kind fundraising programme called ‘Vivek Kitchen Cabinet’. The biotech entrepreneur announced his unique commission-based fundraising programme on Monday via his official Twitter profile.

Republican presidential nomination contender, Vivek Ramaswamy, has launched a one-of-its-kind fundraising programme called ‘Vivek Kitchen Cabinet’. The biotech entrepreneur announced his unique commission-based fundraising programme on Monday via his official Twitter profile. In the tweet, the 37-year-old wrote that “starting today, anyone can fundraise for the Vivek 2023 campaign and make a 10 per cent commission”. Also Read | Make-in-India success: Tata Group could soon become country's first iPhone maker. Details inside In Ramaswamy’s scheme, any of his supporters who help raise funds for his White House bid will earn 10 per cent of whatever amount they bring in. As per Ramaswamy, the initiative is a step towards democratising the ability to make money by casting the traditional system of campaign fundraising as an “oligopoly” of the managerial class. A small oligopoly of political fundraisers is already making an ungodly amount of $$ on this election. It’s disgusting. I’m breaking up that cartel. Today we’re launching the Vivek Kitchen Cabinet: starting today, *anyone* can fundraise for the Vivek 2024 campaign & make a 10%… pic.twitter.com/k2y9ZL8WPe — Vivek Ramaswamy (@VivekGRamaswamy) July 10, 2023 × How will ‘Vivek Kitchen Cabinet’ work? All the supporters who want to become part of this fundraising programme will undergo a background check before being issued an affiliate link to share to raise money for the candidate, Ramaswamy’s campaign CEO, Ben Yoho, told POLITICO. Applicants who are accepted after the initial screening will be considered freelance contractors for the campaign and paid their commission on the total funds raised, Yoho said. Also Read | Nine dead in suspected arson attack in Mexican market All the participants of the Vivek Kitchen Cabinet must comply with federal Election Commission rules. They will have to fill out a 1099 form, which means they will operate as independent contractors. Vivek Kitchen Cabinet: A ‘revolution’ or a ‘multi-level marketing scheme’? As of the end of March, Ramaswamy had put $10.5 million of his own money into the campaign but said he is prepared to spend as much as $100 million on his bid. Yoho said that the average donation made to the campaign is $30.94 and that last week Ramaswamy passed the 60,000-donor mark, clearing the donor threshold required to qualify for the first debate. Ramaswamy called his new fundraising concept a “revolution” and said that he was “stunned” to learn how much money is made in politics. Professional fundraisers retain a huge percentage of the money raised for a candidate themselves. Bundlers, on the other hand, work their contacts to drive donations to the campaign, generally in exchange for special access to the candidate, perks and other favours. Ramaswamy’s concept is an attempt to combine these two approaches on a much smaller scale. Also Read | 'Warren Wooffett': Dog defeats ChatGPT as they select profitable shares Not a lot of people are impressed with this idea and some critics even compare his fundraising concept to a multi-level marketing scheme. “Good grief. Vivek is now setting up pyramid schemes right out in the open,” conservative lawyer Heath Mayo tweeted. “Also, there is not a ‘small oligopoly of political fundraisers’—they are a dime a dozen. He’s just making things up as he goes.” “Did he learn this trick from Bernie Madoff?” asked Josh Hammer, a Newsweek senior editor-at-large. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>The US President’s advisory commission announced the recommendation of 'recapturing' more than 200,000 unused green cards for family and employment categories since 1992. This move could prove beneficial for thousands of Indian Americans&nbsp;waiting for their Green card, the document for permanent residency.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Indian-American entrepreneur Ajay Bhutoria, a member of the advisory commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders, said, “Recapture Unused green cards and Prevent Future Green Card Waste aims to address bureaucratic delays in the Green Card application process and provide relief to individuals waiting in backlogs.”</p>

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<p>A Green Card, officially known as a Permanent Resident Card, is a document issued to immigrants to the US as evidence that the bearer has been granted the privilege of residing permanently.</p>

<h2><strong>What does the recapture of Green cards mean?</strong></h2>

<p>The recapture of more than 200,000 unused employment-based green cards from 1992 to 2022 means that this will initiate the processing of a portion of them every fiscal year in addition to the annual limit of 140,000 for this advisory commission on Asian Americans.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The commission has approved the recommendation that all unused green cards for family and employment categories since 1992 will be captured.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is authorised by US Congress to issue a specific number of family-based and employment-based immigrant visas every year. But due to bureaucratic delays, available Green cards have been under-utilised.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The proposal has been made to tackle this delay, Ajay Bhutoria said. “The recommendation emphasises the negative impact of under-utilised green cards on individuals, families and the US economy. The unused green cards represent lost opportunities for the country and contribute to worsening backlogs,” he said.</p>

<h2><strong>How delay in issuing Green cards will be resolved with this new move</strong></h2>

<p>To tackle the situation of under-utilisation and delay in issuing Green cards, Bhutoria proposed two key solutions:&nbsp;</p>

<p>Firstly, the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of State should recapture unused green cards for family and employment categories from 1992 through 2025. This includes the recapture of more than 230,000 unused employment-based green cards from 1992 to 2022 and processing a portion of these every fiscal year in addition to the annual limit of 140,000 for the employment-based category, he said.</p>

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<p>Second, the State Department, in collaboration with the Department of Homeland Security, should adopt a new policy to confirm that all green cards, per the annual limit, remain available for eligible immigrants even if the agencies cannot process the relevant paperwork in that fiscal year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The unused green cards represent lost opportunities for the country and contribute to worsening backlogs, especially affecting Indian-American, Filipino-American, and Chinese-American families, according to Bhutoria.<br />
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The US President’s advisory commission announced the recommendation of 'recapturing' more than 200,000 unused green cards for family and employment categories since 1992.

The US President’s advisory commission announced the recommendation of 'recapturing' more than 200,000 unused green cards for family and employment categories since 1992. This move could prove beneficial for thousands of Indian Americans waiting for their Green card, the document for permanent residency. Indian-American entrepreneur Ajay Bhutoria, a member of the advisory commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders, said, “Recapture Unused green cards and Prevent Future Green Card Waste aims to address bureaucratic delays in the Green Card application process and provide relief to individuals waiting in backlogs.” Also Read | British police seize cannabis worth $146 mn, charge over 450 people in massive month-long operation A Green Card, officially known as a Permanent Resident Card, is a document issued to immigrants to the US as evidence that the bearer has been granted the privilege of residing permanently. What does the recapture of Green cards mean? The recapture of more than 200,000 unused employment-based green cards from 1992 to 2022 means that this will initiate the processing of a portion of them every fiscal year in addition to the annual limit of 140,000 for this advisory commission on Asian Americans. The commission has approved the recommendation that all unused green cards for family and employment categories since 1992 will be captured. Also Read | Who is Marta Fascina? Late Italian PM Berlusconi's 33-year-old girlfriend The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is authorised by US Congress to issue a specific number of family-based and employment-based immigrant visas every year. But due to bureaucratic delays, available Green cards have been under-utilised. The proposal has been made to tackle this delay, Ajay Bhutoria said. “The recommendation emphasises the negative impact of under-utilised green cards on individuals, families and the US economy. The unused green cards represent lost opportunities for the country and contribute to worsening backlogs,” he said. How delay in issuing Green cards will be resolved with this new move To tackle the situation of under-utilisation and delay in issuing Green cards, Bhutoria proposed two key solutions: Firstly, the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of State should recapture unused green cards for family and employment categories from 1992 through 2025. This includes the recapture of more than 230,000 unused employment-based green cards from 1992 to 2022 and processing a portion of these every fiscal year in addition to the annual limit of 140,000 for the employment-based category, he said. Also Read | Explained | Spotlight on potential BRICS currency as pushback against US dollar grows Second, the State Department, in collaboration with the Department of Homeland Security, should adopt a new policy to confirm that all green cards, per the annual limit, remain available for eligible immigrants even if the agencies cannot process the relevant paperwork in that fiscal year. The unused green cards represent lost opportunities for the country and contribute to worsening backlogs, especially affecting Indian-American, Filipino-American, and Chinese-American families, according to Bhutoria. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

US presidential advisory panel approves 'recapture' of unused green cards. Here is what it means

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