Russia has the most space debris with over 7000 rocket bodies floating in space.

The United States of America has the second-largest amount of space debris with more than 5000 pieces of debris floating in space.

China comes third on this list, with 3,845 pieces of rocket debris floating in space.

France though has significantly less amount of space debris, it is fourth on the list. As per the data, France's 520 pieces are in space right now.

Japan also has 117 pieces of debris in space. Japan has a dedicated mission to clear this debris, called, the Japanese Commercial Removal of Debris Demonstration (CRD2) mission.

India also made it to the list of largest space debris with 114 pieces of Indian rocket bodies and other pieces floating in space.

6 Countries With Highest Space Debris

7 Countries That Trust Their Armed Forces The Least

Source: IPSOS Global Trustworthiness Report 2022

South Koreans have the least trust in their armed forces. Only 25 per cent of the population in the country believe in their armed forces.

Only 28 per cent of South Africans have trust in their armed forces.

The South American country is third in this list, with only 29 per cent of its population showing trust in their armed forces.

Brazil and Poland share the fourth position, with only 30 per cent of its population showing trust in the armed forces.

Only 30 per cent of the Polish population trust their armed forces.

Chile's only 31 per cent population have trust in their armed forces.

Only 33 per cent of Belgians have faith in their armed forces. 

LSG vs MI Head to Head-IPL 2023: The Lucknow Super Giants will take on Mumbai Indians in match no. 63 of the IPL season 2023 on Tuesday, May 16. The clash will take place at the home ground of Lucknow, the Ekana Cricket Stadium. The two sides are in contention for a spot in the playoffs, and the clash proves to be a crucial one not just for them but for a few other teams in the mix.&nbsp;

LSG is currently in the fourth spot in the points table with six wins and six losses out of 12 matches they have played so far. In their recent match, they came against Sunrisers Hyderabad, where SRH made a total of 182 runs for the loss of six wickets. LSG chased down the target in 19.2 overs with seven wickets to spare. MI, on the other hand, is currently at third place on the points table and has emerged victorious in seven out of their twelve matches.&nbsp;

Ahead of today’s match, here is a look at the teams’ head-to-head details:

<h2>LSG vs MI- IPL 2023: Head-to-head record in IPL</h2>

The two teams have met each other on two occasions, with LSG winning both matches. Hence the head-to-head record of LSG vs MI stands at 2-0. With just a few matches to go in the group phase, both teams will look to obtain results in their favour and confirm their spot in the playoffs.&nbsp;

Matches played: 2

Matches won by Lucknow Super Giants: 2

Matches won by Mumbai Indians: 0

<h2>LSG vs MI- IPL 2023: Pitch report</h2>

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow has hosted a total of 30 T20s in the last three years. The average first innings score here has been less than 140 runs. Spinners have been really effective here so far and have taken 53 per cent of wickets.

<h2>LSG vs MI- IPL 2023: Weather update</h2>

The weather in Lucknow is expected to set fair on May 16. The temperature is expected to be between 28°C to 42°C on the match day with 32-38 per cent humidity.

<h2>LSG vs MI- IPL 2023: Playing XI</h2>

Lucknow Super Giants: Quinton de Kock (wk), Kyle Mayers, Prerak Mankad, Nicholas Pooran, Marcus Stoinis, Krunal Pandya, Ayush Badoni, Ravi Bishnoi, Amit Mishra, Avesh Khan and Yash Thakur.

Mumbai Indians: Ishan Kishan (wk), Rohit Sharma (c), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma/Vishnu Vinod, Tim David, Cameron Green, Piyush Chawla, Jason Behrendorff, Chris Jordan and Akash Madhwal.

<h2>LSG vs MI-IPL 2023: Prediction</h2>

Prediction: Mumbai Indians will win today’s match.&nbsp;

<h2>LSG vs MI-IPL 2023: Broadcast &amp; live-streaming details</h2>

Match timings: 7:30 pm IST

Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

Live broadcast: Star Sports

Live streaming: JioCinema 
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LSG vs MI Head to Head-IPL 2023: The Lucknow Super Giants will take on Mumbai Indians in match no. 63 of the IPL season 2023 on Tuesday, May 16. The clash will take place at the home ground of Lucknow, the Ekana Cricket Stadium.

LSG vs MI Head to Head-IPL 2023: The Lucknow Super Giants will take on Mumbai Indians in match no. 63 of the IPL season 2023 on Tuesday, May 16. The clash will take place at the home ground of Lucknow, the Ekana Cricket Stadium. The two sides are in contention for a spot in the playoffs, and the clash proves to be a crucial one not just for them but for a few other teams in the mix. LSG is currently in the fourth spot in the points table with six wins and six losses out of 12 matches they have played so far. In their recent match, they came against Sunrisers Hyderabad, where SRH made a total of 182 runs for the loss of six wickets. LSG chased down the target in 19.2 overs with seven wickets to spare. MI, on the other hand, is currently at third place on the points table and has emerged victorious in seven out of their twelve matches. Ahead of today’s match, here is a look at the teams’ head-to-head details: LSG vs MI- IPL 2023: Head-to-head record in IPL The two teams have met each other on two occasions, with LSG winning both matches. Hence the head-to-head record of LSG vs MI stands at 2-0. With just a few matches to go in the group phase, both teams will look to obtain results in their favour and confirm their spot in the playoffs. Matches played: 2 Matches won by Lucknow Super Giants: 2 Matches won by Mumbai Indians: 0 LSG vs MI- IPL 2023: Pitch report Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow has hosted a total of 30 T20s in the last three years. The average first innings score here has been less than 140 runs. Spinners have been really effective here so far and have taken 53 per cent of wickets. LSG vs MI- IPL 2023: Weather update The weather in Lucknow is expected to set fair on May 16. The temperature is expected to be between 28°C to 42°C on the match day with 32-38 per cent humidity. LSG vs MI- IPL 2023: Playing XI Lucknow Super Giants: Quinton de Kock (wk), Kyle Mayers, Prerak Mankad, Nicholas Pooran, Marcus Stoinis, Krunal Pandya, Ayush Badoni, Ravi Bishnoi, Amit Mishra, Avesh Khan and Yash Thakur. Mumbai Indians: Ishan Kishan (wk), Rohit Sharma (c), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma/Vishnu Vinod, Tim David, Cameron Green, Piyush Chawla, Jason Behrendorff, Chris Jordan and Akash Madhwal. LSG vs MI-IPL 2023: Prediction Prediction: Mumbai Indians will win today’s match. LSG vs MI-IPL 2023: Broadcast & live-streaming details Match timings: 7:30 pm IST Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow Live broadcast: Star Sports Live streaming: JioCinema 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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Scams originating on LinkedIn are getting more dangerous and common, research by NordLayer finds. More than half of US-based businesses (52 per cent) have already experienced at least one scam on LinkedIn in 2023, as per the report.&nbsp;

When LinkedIn was launched in 2003, it was a coming-of-age platform for both job-seekers and employers. Within a year of its launch, its users reached 1 million, and the platform soon became a focal point for emerging small businesses and start-ups.

In recent times, the platform has become more than a professional network service. It is a place for building your social network and sharing anecdotes or chunks of knowledge with your connections; for people running personal businesses, it is a place for increasing their digital presence.

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But with growing possibilities with LinkedIn, scams and online phishing is also booming at an alarming rate. After WhatsApp’s scam calls and fraudulent texts, LinkedIn is now caught under the radar of fraudsters.&nbsp;

<h2>Key findings in the report&nbsp;</h2>

The report states that big businesses seem to be the most popular targets, almost two-thirds (65 per cent) of big US companies have experienced at least one attack this year. However, the smaller businesses are also not spared- 58 per cent of medium and 31 per cent of small companies suffered at least one attack this year.&nbsp;

Most common type of scam on LinkedIn

These businesses aren’t just victims because they are being targeted; their brand name also gets used in attacks which tarnish their image.&nbsp;

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One of the most prevalent types of attacks among big companies includes impersonating people working in other big companies. About 53 per cent of scams are based on this type of scam, and it is somewhat unique for big brands, as only 13 per cent of small companies experienced such scams.&nbsp;

Most common way to combat the online scam

The report found that businesses and people who have been victims of these scams have three common ways of addressing it:

-69 per cent of the victims contact LinkedIn’s customer support

-66 per cent of the victims directly contact their company’s IT and cyber security department

-45 per cent of the victims would often talk about it on the network itself

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But what is the best way to address these threats? As per Carlos Salas, a cyber security expert at NordLayer, the best way to protect your business from these scams is to educate the company’s employees about the types of scams that exist and how to recognise them.&nbsp;

Also, encourage your employees to use two-factor authentication (2FA) on their LinkedIn accounts as well as verify requests for information,” Salas added further.&nbsp;

<h2>How to turn on two-step verification on LinkedIn?</h2>

1. Tap on your profile picture &gt; Settings &gt; Account &gt; Two-step verification

2. Tap the toggle to turn two-step verification on or off.

3. Choose the preferred verification method from the dropdown and click Continue.&nbsp;

<h2>Other common scams on LinkedIn&nbsp;</h2>

1. Catfishing

Scammers impersonate people online to trick others into revealing private information or handing over their hard-earned money.&nbsp;

2. Phishing

Phishing is an attempt to get targets to hand over their personal information through deception.&nbsp;

For example, a scammer may tell you they are a recruiter from a top company and find your profile promising and urge you to apply. However, instead of directing you to the actual company site, they send you to a fake site that prompts you to hand over information.

3. Fake job offer

This is also one of the most common scams on LinkedIn where people are roped in for fake fancy job offers. Fraudsters offer you a job or trick you into providing a service and then ghost the user once they receive it without paying for it.&nbsp;

4. Malicious software

When receiving any message from a stranger, be wary of any files they may convince you to download. Sometimes these Word documents, PDFs, or website links have malicious software in them that can leak your personal data to the scammer.&nbsp; 
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Scams originating on LinkedIn are getting more dangerous and common, research by NordLayer finds. More than half of US-based businesses (52 per cent) have already experienced at least one scam on LinkedIn in 2023, as per the report.

Scams originating on LinkedIn are getting more dangerous and common, research by NordLayer finds. More than half of US-based businesses (52 per cent) have already experienced at least one scam on LinkedIn in 2023, as per the report. When LinkedIn was launched in 2003, it was a coming-of-age platform for both job-seekers and employers. Within a year of its launch, its users reached 1 million, and the platform soon became a focal point for emerging small businesses and start-ups. In recent times, the platform has become more than a professional network service. It is a place for building your social network and sharing anecdotes or chunks of knowledge with your connections; for people running personal businesses, it is a place for increasing their digital presence. Also Read | Why is 'George Soros death' trending on social media? But with growing possibilities with LinkedIn, scams and online phishing is also booming at an alarming rate. After WhatsApp’s scam calls and fraudulent texts, LinkedIn is now caught under the radar of fraudsters. Key findings in the report The report states that big businesses seem to be the most popular targets, almost two-thirds (65 per cent) of big US companies have experienced at least one attack this year. However, the smaller businesses are also not spared- 58 per cent of medium and 31 per cent of small companies suffered at least one attack this year. Most common type of scam on LinkedIn These businesses aren’t just victims because they are being targeted; their brand name also gets used in attacks which tarnish their image. Also Read | Research unmasks shocking toll social isolation has on human body One of the most prevalent types of attacks among big companies includes impersonating people working in other big companies. About 53 per cent of scams are based on this type of scam, and it is somewhat unique for big brands, as only 13 per cent of small companies experienced such scams. Most common way to combat the online scam The report found that businesses and people who have been victims of these scams have three common ways of addressing it: -69 per cent of the victims contact LinkedIn’s customer support -66 per cent of the victims directly contact their company’s IT and cyber security department -45 per cent of the victims would often talk about it on the network itself Also Read | Kids using smartphones may face some serious mental health issues as adults, reveals study But what is the best way to address these threats? As per Carlos Salas, a cyber security expert at NordLayer, the best way to protect your business from these scams is to educate the company’s employees about the types of scams that exist and how to recognise them. Also, encourage your employees to use two-factor authentication (2FA) on their LinkedIn accounts as well as verify requests for information,” Salas added further. How to turn on two-step verification on LinkedIn? 1. Tap on your profile picture > Settings > Account > Two-step verification 2. Tap the toggle to turn two-step verification on or off. 3. Choose the preferred verification method from the dropdown and click Continue. Other common scams on LinkedIn 1. Catfishing Scammers impersonate people online to trick others into revealing private information or handing over their hard-earned money. 2. Phishing Phishing is an attempt to get targets to hand over their personal information through deception. For example, a scammer may tell you they are a recruiter from a top company and find your profile promising and urge you to apply. However, instead of directing you to the actual company site, they send you to a fake site that prompts you to hand over information. 3. Fake job offer This is also one of the most common scams on LinkedIn where people are roped in for fake fancy job offers. Fraudsters offer you a job or trick you into providing a service and then ghost the user once they receive it without paying for it. 4. Malicious software When receiving any message from a stranger, be wary of any files they may convince you to download. Sometimes these Word documents, PDFs, or website links have malicious software in them that can leak your personal data to the scammer. 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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7 Most Expensive Number Plates In The World 

California's MM plate is the most expensive license plate in the world. The plate with two same letters is rare and this is what makes it expensive. There are only 35 such license plates.

The F1 number plate is owned by Afzal Kahn, an automotive designer and entrepreneur. The plate currently graces a Bugatti Veyron and Kahn bought the plate in 2008 from the Essex County Council.

The most expensive license plate in New York is actually 'New York.' In the 1970s, a family got the only street-legal 'New York' plate in existence. This number plate is carried on a decades-old Volvo.

This number plate was recently auctioned at a charity by its owner Saeed Abdul Ghaffar Khouri for 52.2 million dirhams ($14.2 million).

Dubai-based property dealer, Balvinder Sahni owns the D5 number plate Roll Royces. The reason behind buying this plate was that D is 4th letter of the English alphabet, so 4+5=9, which is another license plate Sahni owns.

The license plate '1' was bought by property mogul, Saeed Abdul Ghaffar Khouri in 2008. When asked why, he said, “I bought it because it’s the best number.”

This number plate is also owned by Balvinder Sahni. In October 2016, he paid $4.6 million at a government auction for plate No 5. He said that since the money will go to the government, he hopes it will be used to improve the city’s infrastructure.

7 Most Expensive Number Plates In The World

Source: Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2022

As per the report, Silicon Valley remains the best city in the world for startups. It boasts an unparalleled tech ecosystem and abundant venture capital. Successful startups: Apple, Google, Facebook.

New York City and London both shared the second rank and are the second-best cities for startup ecosystems. Successful startups: WeWork, Fireblocks.

The financial and tech hub of Europe, London attracts startups with its skilled workforce and diverse opportunities. Successful startups: Revolut, TransferWise, and Deliveroo

Boston is the third-best destination for startups and the strongest startup industries in Boston are Life Sciences, Robotics and advanced manufacturing. Successful startups: Electra Vehicles, Ensoma, Codametrix.

Beijing is the fourth-best city in the world for the startup ecosystem. In 2019, Chinese companies overtook Silicon Valley in terms of the number of startups. Successful startups: ByteDance, Horizon Robotics.

One of the main reasons that make Los Angeles an incredible city for startups is the availability of startup funding in the city. Successful startups: Bambee, SpectrumAi, Orange Comet.

Dubbed "Silicon Wadi," Tel Aviv fosters innovation with a high concentration of startups and tech-focused investors. Successful startups: Wix, Mobileye, and Fiverr

Where does India stand in the startup world?

India entered the top 30 for the first time at No.26. Several Indian ecosystems have risen in the rankings, most notably Delhi and Bangalore. Delhi rose 11 places as compared to 2021 and Bangalore moved up one place to No. 22. 

World's 7 Best Cities For Startups

7 Countries With Most Expensive Healthcare

US per-capita healthcare spending (including public and private) is the highest in the world. In 2021, the US spent $12,318 on healthcare and services related to it.

Germany has the second-most expensive healthcare in the world. Its per-capita health expenditure in 2021 was $7,383.

High costs for healthcare are the norm in European countries. Sweden's per capita expenditure on health was $6,262 in 2021, making it the third-most expensive country for healthcare.

Canada is the fifth most costly country for healthcare in the world. Its per capita healthcare expenditure in 2021 was $5,905.

The United Kingdom is the sixth-most expensive country for healthcare in the world. Its per capita healthcare expenditure in 2021 was $5,387.

Italy's per capita healthcare expenditure in 2021 was $4,038 and it is also one of the most expensive countries in the world.

South Korea is the most expensive country for healthcare in Asia. Its per capita expenditure on healthcare was $3,914 in 2021.

GT vs SRH Head to Head- IPL 2023: The Gujarat Titans will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in match no. 62 of the IPL season 2023 on Monday, May 15. The clash will take place at the home ground of Gujarat, the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Gujarat Titans are leading the points table with 8 wins and 2 losses in 12 matches. They are one win away from securing their place in the playoffs. Sunrisers Hyderabad on the other hand, is at the ninth position at the points table with 4 wins and 7 losses out of 11 matches.&nbsp;

It will be very difficult for SRH to qualify after their last match in which they were defeated by Lucknow Super Giants. On the other hand, GT won their previous match against Mumbai Indians by 27 runs.&nbsp;

Ahead of today’s match, here is a look at the teams’ head-to-head details:

<h2>GT vs SRH- IPL 2023: Head-to-head record in IPL</h2>

A total of two matches have been played in IPL between these sides. Both teams have won one game each as both clashes happened in IPL 2022. Hence, the head-to-head record of GT vs SRH stands at 1-1. At the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, both teams will face each other for the first time. At this ground, GT has played seven matches so far. Among them, they have won four matches while losing the other three. But, SRH have played just one game and won that game at this stadium. &nbsp;

Matches played: 2

Matches won by Gujarat Titans: 1

Matches won by Sunrisers Hyderabad: 1

<h2>GT vs SRH- IPL 2023: Pitch report</h2>

The surface here will be a balanced one with sound help for pacers early on and it will get better for batting as the match progresses. The games at this venue have been high scoring in this edition and the average score is 172. Both teams will prefer chasing at this venue.

<h2>GT vs SRH- IPL 2023: Weather update</h2>

Clear skies will greet both sides on Monday. The temperature in Ahmedabad is expected to range between 29 and 42 degrees Celsius.

<h2>GT vs SRH- IPL 2023: Playing XI</h2>

Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill, Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Hardik Pandya (c), David Miller, Abhinav Manohar, Vijay Shankar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Mohit Sharma, Noor Ahmad, Mohammad Shami.

Sunrisers Hyderabad: Mayank Agarwal, Abhishek Sharma, Harry Brook, Rahul Tripathi, Aiden Markram (c), Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Washington Sundar, Marco Jansen, Mayank Markande, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Umran Malik

<h2>GT vs SRH- IPL 2023: Prediction</h2>

Prediction: Gujarat Titans will win today’s match.&nbsp;

<h2>GT vs SRH- IPL 2023: Broadcast &amp; live-streaming details</h2>

Match timings: 7:30 pm IST

Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

Live broadcast: Star Sports

Live streaming: JioCinema app&nbsp; 
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GT vs SRH Head to Head- IPL 2023: The Gujarat Titans will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in match no. 62 of the IPL season 2023 on Monday, May 15. The clash will take place at the home ground of Gujarat, the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

GT vs SRH Head to Head- IPL 2023: The Gujarat Titans will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in match no. 62 of the IPL season 2023 on Monday, May 15. The clash will take place at the home ground of Gujarat, the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Gujarat Titans are leading the points table with 8 wins and 2 losses in 12 matches. They are one win away from securing their place in the playoffs. Sunrisers Hyderabad on the other hand, is at the ninth position at the points table with 4 wins and 7 losses out of 11 matches. It will be very difficult for SRH to qualify after their last match in which they were defeated by Lucknow Super Giants. On the other hand, GT won their previous match against Mumbai Indians by 27 runs. Ahead of today’s match, here is a look at the teams’ head-to-head details: GT vs SRH- IPL 2023: Head-to-head record in IPL A total of two matches have been played in IPL between these sides. Both teams have won one game each as both clashes happened in IPL 2022. Hence, the head-to-head record of GT vs SRH stands at 1-1. At the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, both teams will face each other for the first time. At this ground, GT has played seven matches so far. Among them, they have won four matches while losing the other three. But, SRH have played just one game and won that game at this stadium. Matches played: 2 Matches won by Gujarat Titans: 1 Matches won by Sunrisers Hyderabad: 1 GT vs SRH- IPL 2023: Pitch report The surface here will be a balanced one with sound help for pacers early on and it will get better for batting as the match progresses. The games at this venue have been high scoring in this edition and the average score is 172. Both teams will prefer chasing at this venue. GT vs SRH- IPL 2023: Weather update Clear skies will greet both sides on Monday. The temperature in Ahmedabad is expected to range between 29 and 42 degrees Celsius. GT vs SRH- IPL 2023: Playing XI Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill, Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Hardik Pandya (c), David Miller, Abhinav Manohar, Vijay Shankar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Mohit Sharma, Noor Ahmad, Mohammad Shami. Sunrisers Hyderabad: Mayank Agarwal, Abhishek Sharma, Harry Brook, Rahul Tripathi, Aiden Markram (c), Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Washington Sundar, Marco Jansen, Mayank Markande, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Umran Malik GT vs SRH- IPL 2023: Prediction Prediction: Gujarat Titans will win today’s match. GT vs SRH- IPL 2023: Broadcast & live-streaming details Match timings: 7:30 pm IST Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad Live broadcast: Star Sports Live streaming: JioCinema app WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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A recent report by the Schengen Visa Statistics 2022 showed France as the most popular destination for Indian travellers among Schengen states. On the contrary, the report also mentioned that France also had the largest visa rejections in 2022.&nbsp;

France was among the five most popular Schengen destinations for Indians, which saw 1.38 lakh visa applications the previous year. France was followed by Switzerland at 1.06 lakh applications, Spain at 80,098 applications, Germany at 76,352 applications and the Netherlands at 52,616 applications.&nbsp;

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But France has a visa rejection rate of 20.12 per cent, which means that it saw the largest number of visas rejected at 27,691 applications. Spain was at the second spot in this category with 18.5 per cent, which are 14,852 visa applications.&nbsp;

 
Though Switzerland’s rate of rejection was as low as 13.2 per cent because the volume of applications received was high, it amounted to a total of 13,984 visas being denied.&nbsp;

<h2>What is a Schengen visa?</h2>

Schengen refers to the EU passport-free zone that covers most European countries. It is the largest free travel area in the world. A Schengen visa is a short-stay visa that allows a person to travel to any country of the Schengen area. A person with a Schengen visa can stay up to 90 days for tourism or business purposes in the Schengen area.

It is one of the most common visas for travelling in Europe. It allows its holder to enter, freely travel and leave the Schengen zone from any of the Schengen member countries. There are no border controls within the Schengen Zone.&nbsp;

<h2>Schengen Visa Statistics 2022&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</h2>

As per the report, Germany saw the lowest rate of visa rejection in 2022 which is 11.33 per cent with 8,615 visas being rejected.&nbsp;

The report further shows that other countries saw the lowest visa rejection rate because the applications for the visa were also low. Iceland saw 1,861 applications wherein 5.5 per cent of visas were rejected, Hungary with 9,046 applications saw 12.1 per cent rejections, Belgium saw 4,824 visa applications with 12.2 rejections while Norway saw 18,016 applications but the rejection rate was 14.5 per cent.&nbsp;

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There are currently 27 European countries in the Schengen Area, 22 of which are member states of the European Union, which include Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and Croatia.&nbsp;

<h2>Schengen Visa appointment in India</h2>

Schengen embassies/consulates in India typically require you to schedule an appointment for your visa application 4-6 weeks in advance. So it is advised to start the application process ahead of your upcoming trip, considering it will take another two weeks for the embassy to reach a decision.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, recently, the ambassadors of European Union member states gave a green signal to negotiate a proposal around digitalising the visa application process. In case the negotiations come through, the travellers will be able to apply for the Schengen visa online and the current 'Schengen' sticker will also get replaced with a digital bar code.

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A recent report by the Schengen Visa Statistics 2022 showed France as the most popular destination for Indian travellers among Schengen states. On the contrary, the report also mentioned that France also had the largest visa rejections in 2022.

A recent report by the Schengen Visa Statistics 2022 showed France as the most popular destination for Indian travellers among Schengen states. On the contrary, the report also mentioned that France also had the largest visa rejections in 2022. France was among the five most popular Schengen destinations for Indians, which saw 1.38 lakh visa applications the previous year. France was followed by Switzerland at 1.06 lakh applications, Spain at 80,098 applications, Germany at 76,352 applications and the Netherlands at 52,616 applications. Also Read | G7 leaders to target Russian energy, trade in new sanctions steps But France has a visa rejection rate of 20.12 per cent, which means that it saw the largest number of visas rejected at 27,691 applications. Spain was at the second spot in this category with 18.5 per cent, which are 14,852 visa applications. Though Switzerland’s rate of rejection was as low as 13.2 per cent because the volume of applications received was high, it amounted to a total of 13,984 visas being denied. What is a Schengen visa? Schengen refers to the EU passport-free zone that covers most European countries. It is the largest free travel area in the world. A Schengen visa is a short-stay visa that allows a person to travel to any country of the Schengen area. A person with a Schengen visa can stay up to 90 days for tourism or business purposes in the Schengen area. It is one of the most common visas for travelling in Europe. It allows its holder to enter, freely travel and leave the Schengen zone from any of the Schengen member countries. There are no border controls within the Schengen Zone. Schengen Visa Statistics 2022 As per the report, Germany saw the lowest rate of visa rejection in 2022 which is 11.33 per cent with 8,615 visas being rejected. The report further shows that other countries saw the lowest visa rejection rate because the applications for the visa were also low. Iceland saw 1,861 applications wherein 5.5 per cent of visas were rejected, Hungary with 9,046 applications saw 12.1 per cent rejections, Belgium saw 4,824 visa applications with 12.2 rejections while Norway saw 18,016 applications but the rejection rate was 14.5 per cent. Also Read | Cyclone Mocha: At least six killed, hundreds injured after powerful storm batters Myanmar There are currently 27 European countries in the Schengen Area, 22 of which are member states of the European Union, which include Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and Croatia. Schengen Visa appointment in India Schengen embassies/consulates in India typically require you to schedule an appointment for your visa application 4-6 weeks in advance. So it is advised to start the application process ahead of your upcoming trip, considering it will take another two weeks for the embassy to reach a decision. Meanwhile, recently, the ambassadors of European Union member states gave a green signal to negotiate a proposal around digitalising the visa application process. In case the negotiations come through, the travellers will be able to apply for the Schengen visa online and the current 'Schengen' sticker will also get replaced with a digital bar code. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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In a desperate attempt to escape the customs officers, a man swallowed gold biscuits in India. Officials arrested the man for smuggling seven gold biscuits while travelling from Dubai to Mumbai. The man was identified as 30-year-old Intizar Ali.&nbsp;

After the arrest, the man was taken to the JJ Hospital in Mumbai, where he admitted that he swallowed seven pieces of gold wrapped in a plastic foil. An X-ray report conducted at the hospital confirmed his confession. He claimed to have done it to avoid the customs officials.&nbsp;

According to doctors at JJ Hospital, they recovered nearly 240 grams of gold from the stomach of the accused. Ali was then put on a high-fibre diet to excrete gold biscuits and complete the recovery naturally.&nbsp;

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A team headed by Dr Ajay Bhandarwar, head of the surgery department at JJ Hospital revealed,"as part of the plan, the accused was put on high-fibre diet which included consuming a dozen bananas per day. Eventually, all the seven pieces hidden in the stomach of the accused were recovered by natural means."

Currently, the 30-year-old is being interrogated by the authorities while further investigation is underway. The accused has been charged with the provision of the Customs Act.&nbsp;

Bizzare cases of smuggling in the past

This is not the first time that someone has gone to such an extent in order to smuggle gold and other illegally-owned precious items.&nbsp;

In a similar instance, 12 gold bars were recovered from the stomach of a Delhi-based businessman. The man, identified as a 63-year-old, arrived at a medical facility in Delhi after complaints about vomiting and constipation. Initially, the old man lied to surgeons about swallowing a plastic bottle cap after a brawl with her wife. However, after the surgical procedure, doctors found 400 grams of gold bars in his stomach, as per BBC. Later, he was investigated by authorities while the gold was confiscated by customs officers.&nbsp;

In Karnataka, in 2021, a similar case took place, where a thief was arrested for swallowing gold ornaments. The incident took place at Sullia in Dakshina Kannada district. Police authorities recovered ornaments from a man’s stomach that he stole from a jewellery shop. The thief had developed severe abdominal pains and was rushed to a medical facility nearby. An X-ray scan located rings, ear studs, and other ornaments, weighing about 35 grams in his intestine.

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In 2022, the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport customs officers confiscated around 95 capsules of narcotics from the large intestine of a Nigerian traveller. The 30-year-old was flying in from Dubai. The youth was taken to the Ahmedabad Civil Hospital where the X-ray and CT scan reports revealed that drugs were found in the large intestine. The medical officials extracted from his bodily waste over four days.&nbsp;

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In a desperate attempt to escape the customs officers, a man swallowed gold biscuits in India. Officials arrested the man for smuggling seven gold biscuits while travelling from Dubai to Mumbai.

In a desperate attempt to escape the customs officers, a man swallowed gold biscuits in India. Officials arrested the man for smuggling seven gold biscuits while travelling from Dubai to Mumbai. The man was identified as 30-year-old Intizar Ali. After the arrest, the man was taken to the JJ Hospital in Mumbai, where he admitted that he swallowed seven pieces of gold wrapped in a plastic foil. An X-ray report conducted at the hospital confirmed his confession. He claimed to have done it to avoid the customs officials. According to doctors at JJ Hospital, they recovered nearly 240 grams of gold from the stomach of the accused. Ali was then put on a high-fibre diet to excrete gold biscuits and complete the recovery naturally. Also Read | Gluttony at its best | Woman eats her own knee with pasta, netizens find it 'puke-worthy' A team headed by Dr Ajay Bhandarwar, head of the surgery department at JJ Hospital revealed,"as part of the plan, the accused was put on high-fibre diet which included consuming a dozen bananas per day. Eventually, all the seven pieces hidden in the stomach of the accused were recovered by natural means." Currently, the 30-year-old is being interrogated by the authorities while further investigation is underway. The accused has been charged with the provision of the Customs Act. Bizzare cases of smuggling in the past This is not the first time that someone has gone to such an extent in order to smuggle gold and other illegally-owned precious items. In a similar instance, 12 gold bars were recovered from the stomach of a Delhi-based businessman. The man, identified as a 63-year-old, arrived at a medical facility in Delhi after complaints about vomiting and constipation. Initially, the old man lied to surgeons about swallowing a plastic bottle cap after a brawl with her wife. However, after the surgical procedure, doctors found 400 grams of gold bars in his stomach, as per BBC. Later, he was investigated by authorities while the gold was confiscated by customs officers. In Karnataka, in 2021, a similar case took place, where a thief was arrested for swallowing gold ornaments. The incident took place at Sullia in Dakshina Kannada district. Police authorities recovered ornaments from a man’s stomach that he stole from a jewellery shop. The thief had developed severe abdominal pains and was rushed to a medical facility nearby. An X-ray scan located rings, ear studs, and other ornaments, weighing about 35 grams in his intestine. Also Read | India announces fresh list of import ban on 928 defence equipment in latest self-reliance push In 2022, the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport customs officers confiscated around 95 capsules of narcotics from the large intestine of a Nigerian traveller. The 30-year-old was flying in from Dubai. The youth was taken to the Ahmedabad Civil Hospital where the X-ray and CT scan reports revealed that drugs were found in the large intestine. The medical officials extracted from his bodily waste over four days. (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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Karnataka Assembly Election Results 2023: The results of the high-voltage Karnataka Assembly elections will be announced on Saturday, May 13. The voting was held on May 10 which witnessed a fierce face-off between rivals BJP and the Congress, besides the JD(S). The state saw its highest every-voter turnout with 73.19 per cent voting for 224 assembly seats.&nbsp;

Counting of votes will start at 8:00 am in 36 centres across the southern state. Poll officials anticipate a clear picture of the election outcome to emerge by mid-day. The concerned authorities have already taken extensive measures to ensure security in and around the counting centres to prevent any unwanted incidents, as per official sources.&nbsp;

Section 144 was imposed in the capital city of Karnataka on the eve of vote counting for the Assembly elections in the state.&nbsp;Section 144 will be imposed in the entire district from 6 am on Saturday to 12 am on Sunday.&nbsp;According to reports, there will also be a ban on liquor sales in the Bengaluru police commissioner region.

Exit polls give Congress a slight edge over the BJP despite the latter fighting the election using the charisma and vote-pulling of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Here is how you can track the counting of results and check the name of winners.

<h2>Karnataka Assembly Election Results 2023: Vote counting date and time</h2>

The counting of votes will begin at 8:00 am across the Karnataka state on Saturday, May 13.&nbsp;

<h2>Karnataka Assembly Election Results 2023: How to check election results</h2>

To check the results of the Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023, follow the steps given below:

Visit the official website of the Election Commission of India- https://results.eci.gov.in/

On the homepage, click on ‘General Elections to Assembly Constituency May 2023’

There, the result trends will appear on the screen.&nbsp;

<h2>Karnataka Assembly Election Results 2023: How to watch Karnataka election results live?</h2>

Apart from the official website of the Election Commission of India, the Voter Helpline app can also be downloaded from the Google Play Store and Apple App Store can also be used to track the results.&nbsp;The results can also be tracked on the official website of WIONews.&nbsp;

The mobile app provides users with comprehensive information on candidates, including their profiles, income statements, assets, and criminal cases. Citizens can download this information in PDF format and print it out.

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Karnataka Assembly Election Results 2023: The results of the high-voltage Karnataka Assembly elections will be announced on Saturday, May 13. The voting was held on May 10 which witnessed a fierce face-off between rivals BJP and the Congress, besides the JD(S).

Karnataka Assembly Election Results 2023: The results of the high-voltage Karnataka Assembly elections will be announced on Saturday, May 13. The voting was held on May 10 which witnessed a fierce face-off between rivals BJP and the Congress, besides the JD(S). The state saw its highest every-voter turnout with 73.19 per cent voting for 224 assembly seats. Counting of votes will start at 8:00 am in 36 centres across the southern state. Poll officials anticipate a clear picture of the election outcome to emerge by mid-day. The concerned authorities have already taken extensive measures to ensure security in and around the counting centres to prevent any unwanted incidents, as per official sources. Section 144 was imposed in the capital city of Karnataka on the eve of vote counting for the Assembly elections in the state. Section 144 will be imposed in the entire district from 6 am on Saturday to 12 am on Sunday. According to reports, there will also be a ban on liquor sales in the Bengaluru police commissioner region. Exit polls give Congress a slight edge over the BJP despite the latter fighting the election using the charisma and vote-pulling of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Here is how you can track the counting of results and check the name of winners. Karnataka Assembly Election Results 2023: Vote counting date and time The counting of votes will begin at 8:00 am across the Karnataka state on Saturday, May 13. Karnataka Assembly Election Results 2023: How to check election results To check the results of the Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023, follow the steps given below: Visit the official website of the Election Commission of India- https://results.eci.gov.in/ On the homepage, click on ‘General Elections to Assembly Constituency May 2023’ There, the result trends will appear on the screen. Karnataka Assembly Election Results 2023: How to watch Karnataka election results live? Apart from the official website of the Election Commission of India, the Voter Helpline app can also be downloaded from the Google Play Store and Apple App Store can also be used to track the results. The results can also be tracked on the official website of WIONews. The mobile app provides users with comprehensive information on candidates, including their profiles, income statements, assets, and criminal cases. Citizens can download this information in PDF format and print it out. 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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Bangalore Karnataka Elections Results 2023: Legislative Assembly elections in Karnataka were held on May 10, 2023, to elect all 224 members of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly.

Bangalore Karnataka Elections Results 2023: Legislative Assembly elections in Karnataka were held on May 10, 2023, to elect all 224 members of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly. The counting of votes is currently underway and results will be declared on May 13, 2023. The election saw a voter turnout of 73.19 per cent, which is the highest ever recorded in the history of elections in Karnataka. The tenure of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly is scheduled to end on May 24, 2023. The last assembly elections were held in May 2018. In May 2018 elections, a coalition of Janata Dal (Secular) and Indian National Congress formed the state government, with HD Kumaraswamy becoming the Chief Minister. This coalition government collapsed in July 2019 due to numerous resignations by members of Congress and JD(S). Eventually, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) formed the state government with BS Yediyurappa becoming Chief Minister. Current trends in Bangalore district Though Karnataka saw a record voter turnout of 73 per cent on Wednesday, Bangalore registered a low polling percentage during the elections despite its high civic engagement. Bangalore South, which is one of the 104 Assembly seats won by the BJP in the 2018 elections, recorded a voter turnout of 52.96 per cent that year. Also Read | Karnataka Election Results 2023 LIVE: Check full list of constituency-wise winners of BJP, Congress and JDS Polling percentages at the end of May 10 showed BBMP (Central) at 55.45 per cent, BBMP (North) at 52.88 per cent, BBMP (South) at 52.8 per cent and Bangalore Urban at 56.98 per cent. Out of total 224 constituencies in the state, 28 are in Bangalore. Yeshwantpur had the highest turnout at 63.69 per cent, followed by Yelahanka at 62.68 per cent Anekal at 61.85 per cent, Chikpet at 58.09 per cent and Jayanagar at 58 per cent. Also Read | Karnataka Election Results 2023: Check live counting here- when, where and how to watch poll results live The five constituencies in the capital city with the lowest turnout were CV Raman Nagar (47.43 per cent), BTM Layout (49.15 per cent), Bommanahalli (49.5 per cent) and Bangalore South (51.6 per cent). Karnataka Elections Results 2023: List of Bangalore winners The Congress party is leading in several key constituencies, including Shivajinagar, C V Raman Nagar, and Sarvagnanagar. In contrast, the BJP has taken the lead in the Bangalore South seat. The Bangalore South, one of the 224 constituencies in the Karnataka Assembly had previously seen a clash between the BJP and the Congress, in which the BJP secured a landslide victory. The heavyweight leader, Krishnappa had won by a margin of over 30,000 votes. He has incidentally been a MLA from Bangalore South since 2008. Bangalore South is the largest Assembly constituency in Karnataka and has more than 581,000 voters. This number is three-and-half times more than the state's smallest constituency, Sringeri. Bangalore Urban S.No. Constituency Leading Candidate/Winner Party Status 1 Anekal (SC) B. Shevanna INC Awaited 2 Bangalore South M Krishnappa BJP Awaited 3 Basavanagudi Ravi Subramanya LA BJP Awaited 4 Bommanahalli Sathish Reddy M BJP Awaited 5 Byatarayanapura Krishna Byregowda INC Awaited 6 Chamrajpet BZ Zameer Ahmed INC Awaited 7 Dasarahalli S. Muniraj BJP Awaited 8 Gandhi Nagar Sapthagiri Gowda AR BJP Awaited 9 Govindraj Nagar Priyakrishna INC Awaited 10 Hebbal Suresha BS INC Awaited 11 Jayanagar CK Ramamurhty BJP Awaited 12 KR Pura BA Basavraja BJP Awaited 13 Mahadevapura (SC) Manjula S BJP Awaited 14 Mahalakshmi Layout K Gopalaiah BJP Awaited 15 Malleshwaram Dr Ashwinath Narayan CN BJP Awaited 16 Padmanaba Nagar R Ashoka BJP Awaited 17 Pulakeshinagar AC Srinivasa INC Awaited 18 Rajaji Nagar S Suresh Kumar BJP Awaited 19 Rajarajeshwarinagar Munirathna BJP Awaited 20 Sarvagnangar Kelachandra Joseph George INC Awaited 21 Shanti Nagar Vijayendra Yediyurappa BJP Awaited 22 Shivajinagar Rizwan Arshad INC Awaited 23 Vijay Nagar H Ravindra BJP Awaited 24 Yelahanka SR Vishwanath BJP Awaited 25 Yeshvanthapura TN Javarayi Gowda JD (S) Awaited Bangalore Rural S.No. Constituency Leading Candidate/Winner Party Status 1 Channapatna HD Kumaraswamy JD(S) Awaited 2 Devanahalli (SC) KH Muniyappa INC Awaited 3 Doddaballapur Dheeraj Muniraj BJP Awaited 4 Hoskote Sharath Kumar Bachegowda INC Awaited 5 Kanakapura DK Shivakumar INC Awaited 6 Magadi HC Balakrishna INC Awaited 7 Nelamangala (SC) Shreenivasaiah INC Awaited 8 Ramanagram Nikhil Kumaraswamy JD(S) Awaited (This is a live updating copy) Follow Karnataka Election Results Live Blog here

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