<p>A day after India stopped onion export to Bangladesh, the prices in the country shot up over 50 per cent despite government assurances of adequate supply being currently available.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bangladesh-to-export-1450-tonnes-of-padma-hilsa-to-india-as-durga-puja-gift-327660">Also Read:&nbsp;Bangladesh to export 1,450 tonnes of Padma hilsa to India as Durga Puja gift</a></p>

<p>Onion which is part of staple diet in the Indian subcontinent witnessed a surge in prices in Bangladesh as it shot up to 30-50 taka per kg which is nearly three times the price of the root vegetable. In Bangladesh's retail market it shot up to 120 taka per kg which was normally selling at 80-85 taka.</p>

<p>India had decided to ban the export of onions to Bangladesh after the crop was damaged and harvesting was delayed due to excessive rain.</p>

<p>The prices of imported onion in Bangladesh was 50-55 taka per kg but it began selling at 90 taka per kg after India decided to pull out.</p>

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<p>According to the country's department of agriculture, the total yearly demand for onion in Bangladesh is 25 lakh tonnes and the country's production was 25.57 lakh tonnes last year. However, large quantity of onion gets spoilt since it is a perishable item.</p>

<p>In order to make up for the deficit, Bangladesh turns to India. Bangladesh's state minister for foreign affairs M Shahriar Alam said that Dhaka has requested New Delhi to withdraw the ban imposed on onion export and expects a "positive response" soon.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Bangladesh has turned to other countries to address the shortfall with consignments reportedly from Turkey and Egypt set to reach Chittagong port early next month even as the government acknowledged that it could face a "little problem next month", however it added that alternate sources of onion and pressure on unscrupulous traders would help to ease the burden on the onion crisis facing the country.</p>


A day after India stopped onion export to Bangladesh, the prices in the country shot up over 50 per cent despite government assurances of adequate supply being currently available.

A day after India stopped onion export to Bangladesh, the prices in the country shot up over 50 per cent despite government assurances of adequate supply being currently available. Also Read: Bangladesh to export 1,450 tonnes of Padma hilsa to India as Durga Puja gift Onion which is part of staple diet in the Indian subcontinent witnessed a surge in prices in Bangladesh as it shot up to 30-50 taka per kg which is nearly three times the price of the root vegetable. In Bangladesh's retail market it shot up to 120 taka per kg which was normally selling at 80-85 taka. India had decided to ban the export of onions to Bangladesh after the crop was damaged and harvesting was delayed due to excessive rain. The prices of imported onion in Bangladesh was 50-55 taka per kg but it began selling at 90 taka per kg after India decided to pull out. × According to the country's department of agriculture, the total yearly demand for onion in Bangladesh is 25 lakh tonnes and the country's production was 25.57 lakh tonnes last year. However, large quantity of onion gets spoilt since it is a perishable item. In order to make up for the deficit, Bangladesh turns to India. Bangladesh's state minister for foreign affairs M Shahriar Alam said that Dhaka has requested New Delhi to withdraw the ban imposed on onion export and expects a "positive response" soon. Meanwhile, Bangladesh has turned to other countries to address the shortfall with consignments reportedly from Turkey and Egypt set to reach Chittagong port early next month even as the government acknowledged that it could face a "little problem next month", however it added that alternate sources of onion and pressure on unscrupulous traders would help to ease the burden on the onion crisis facing the country.

Onion prices shoot up in Bangladesh after India announces export ban

<p>After <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-steps-up-arms-sale-to-taiwan-amid-row-with-china-328225">Taiwan </a>scrambled jets as Chinese aircraft flew around the island crossing the mid-line of the Taiwan Strait, US secretary of state Mike Pompeo slammed China's "military blustering" over Taiwan.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/taiwan-scrambles-jets-as-18-chinese-planes-buzz-island-328310">Also Read:&nbsp;Taiwan scrambles jets as 18 Chinese planes buzz island</a></p>

<p>"We sent the delegation to a funeral and the Chinese have apparently responded by military blustering," the US secretary of state said.</p>

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<p>China had announced combat drills near the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/real-possibility-of-war-taiwan-calls-for-global-coalition-against-china-328167">Taiwan Strait </a>as US diplomat Keith Krach arrived in Taiwan on Thursday on a three-day visit. On Friday, Taiwan scrambled jets as 18 Chinese aircraft entered the Taiwan Straits.</p>

<p>Taiwan's defence ministry said: "Sep. 18, two H-6 bombers, eight J-16 fighters, four J-10 fighters and four J-11 fighters crossed the midline of the TaiwanStrait and entered Taiwan`s southwest ADIZ."</p>

<p>"ROCAF scrambled fighters, and deployed air defence missile system to monitor the activities," it added even as Taiwan's presidential office urged China on to exercise restraint.</p>

<p>Taiwan's Presidential office spokesman Xavier Chang said that the situation was under control and asked people not to panic as multiple <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/taiwan-condemns-after-china-deploys-fighter-jets-in-regions-southwest-326782">Chinese jets</a> entered Taiwan's southwestern air defence identification zone.</p>

<p>Amid the furore, Chinese defence ministry spokesman said that the country was "holding actual combat exercises near the Taiwan Strait".</p>

<p>"This is a legitimate and necessary action taken to safeguard China's sovereignty and territorial integrity in response to the current situation in the Taiwan Strait," Ren Guoqiang said.&nbsp;<br />
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After Taiwan scrambled jets as Chinese aircraft flew around the island crossing the mid-line of the Taiwan Strait, US secretary of state Mike Pompeo slammed China's "military blustering" over Taiwan.

After Taiwan scrambled jets as Chinese aircraft flew around the island crossing the mid-line of the Taiwan Strait, US secretary of state Mike Pompeo slammed China's "military blustering" over Taiwan. Also Read: Taiwan scrambles jets as 18 Chinese planes buzz island "We sent the delegation to a funeral and the Chinese have apparently responded by military blustering," the US secretary of state said. Watch: China had announced combat drills near the Taiwan Strait as US diplomat Keith Krach arrived in Taiwan on Thursday on a three-day visit. On Friday, Taiwan scrambled jets as 18 Chinese aircraft entered the Taiwan Straits. Taiwan's defence ministry said: "Sep. 18, two H-6 bombers, eight J-16 fighters, four J-10 fighters and four J-11 fighters crossed the midline of the TaiwanStrait and entered Taiwan`s southwest ADIZ." "ROCAF scrambled fighters, and deployed air defence missile system to monitor the activities," it added even as Taiwan's presidential office urged China on to exercise restraint. Taiwan's Presidential office spokesman Xavier Chang said that the situation was under control and asked people not to panic as multiple Chinese jets entered Taiwan's southwestern air defence identification zone. Amid the furore, Chinese defence ministry spokesman said that the country was "holding actual combat exercises near the Taiwan Strait". "This is a legitimate and necessary action taken to safeguard China's sovereignty and territorial integrity in response to the current situation in the Taiwan Strait," Ren Guoqiang said.

After Taiwan scrambles jets, Pompeo slams China's 'military blustering'

<p>The United States has stepped up the heat on Beijing with the Trump administration set to sell more weapons to Taiwan.</p>

<p>According to a report, the deal will be worth $7 billion. The US could sell as many as seven major weapons systems to Taiwan including mines, cruise missiles and drones, however, Beijing is not happy about the deal.</p>

<p>The arms sale won't be a first, the United States has been selling weapons to Taiwan since the 1970s but it will be among the biggest.</p>

<p>It's rare to pursue seven major deals at once, usually, the United States likes to space out its weapon deliveries to the island to avoid Beijing's wrath, but this time it may be looking to make a point.</p>

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<p>Amid the chill in relations between the United States and China, a senior official from the United States arrived in Taipei today and Beijing didn't fail to slam America's moves. Despite China's aggression, the momentum is with Taiwan.</p>

<p>Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen has called for a global coalition against China and for global powers it's convenient timing, for Taiwan it's critical. The Chinese military has stepped up activities near the island. Recently, PLA conducted large-scale air and naval drills off the south-west coast of Taiwan. Taipei said that the drills are intimidation tactics to force Taiwan to accept Chinese rule.</p>

<p>Almost a week back, the Taiwanese president sent a strong message by visiting troops at the front. Taiwan has been responding to China's muscle-flexing with words and weapon upgrades. It has hiked the defence budget by 10 per cent this year.</p>

<p>Taiwan's military spending is now more than two per cent of its GDP, armed with American weapons and resolute leadership, Taipei looks ready to take on China.</p>


The United States has stepped up the heat on Beijing with the Trump administration set to sell more weapons to Taiwan. According to a report, the deal will be worth $7 billion.

The United States has stepped up the heat on Beijing with the Trump administration set to sell more weapons to Taiwan. According to a report, the deal will be worth $7 billion. The US could sell as many as seven major weapons systems to Taiwan including mines, cruise missiles and drones, however, Beijing is not happy about the deal. The arms sale won't be a first, the United States has been selling weapons to Taiwan since the 1970s but it will be among the biggest. It's rare to pursue seven major deals at once, usually, the United States likes to space out its weapon deliveries to the island to avoid Beijing's wrath, but this time it may be looking to make a point. × Amid the chill in relations between the United States and China, a senior official from the United States arrived in Taipei today and Beijing didn't fail to slam America's moves. Despite China's aggression, the momentum is with Taiwan. Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen has called for a global coalition against China and for global powers it's convenient timing, for Taiwan it's critical. The Chinese military has stepped up activities near the island. Recently, PLA conducted large-scale air and naval drills off the south-west coast of Taiwan. Taipei said that the drills are intimidation tactics to force Taiwan to accept Chinese rule. Almost a week back, the Taiwanese president sent a strong message by visiting troops at the front. Taiwan has been responding to China's muscle-flexing with words and weapon upgrades. It has hiked the defence budget by 10 per cent this year. Taiwan's military spending is now more than two per cent of its GDP, armed with American weapons and resolute leadership, Taipei looks ready to take on China.

US steps up arms sale to Taiwan amid row with China

<p>The Israel government approved a nationwide <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">lockdown </a>beginning Friday after the nation's parliament approved an initial lockdown for two weeks which is likely to be extended.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/fresh-protests-break-out-in-israel-against-nethanyahus-poor-handling-of-coronavirus-327123">Also Read:&nbsp;Fresh protests break out in Israel against Nethanyahu's poor handling of coronavirus</a></p>

<p>The country entered its second lockdown amid a spurt in coronavirus cases coinciding with the start of the Jewish New Year. Israel had earlier imposed a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/90-minute-british-dnanudge-covid-19-test-is-944-accurate-lancet-study-finds-328376">lockdown</a> in March and began easing restrictions in May.</p>

<p>“We find ourselves before the second closure since the start of the global coronavirus pandemic,” PM Benjamin Netanyahu said in a televised address to the nation, adding, "We have determined that one of the criteria for new restrictions would be a red flag from the health system and it was waved last week.” &nbsp;</p>

<p>Israel has witnessed 5,000 cases per day as authorities impose social distancing norms and limit worshippers going to synagogues amid the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashana which begins on September 27.</p>

<p>The government has announced stringent guidelines including restrictions on educational activity, visiting each others residence and visits to the beach. The authorities have allowed not more than 20 people to gather in open spaces with <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/chinese-scientist-says-covid-19-was-created-by-chinas-military-327862">social distancing</a> norms of at least 2 meters with residents allowed to go out up to a distance of 1 kilometre only.</p>

<p>The government has also designated cities as "red" which have recorded a large number of cases including Netanya and Rishon Letzion, near Tel Aviv and areas in Jerusalem, including the Old City. Amid the growing number of cases, the country has also ramped up testing with 5,238 positive cases detected on Thursday out of 56,986 tests processed.</p>


The Israel government approved a nationwide lockdown beginning Friday after the nation's parliament approved an initial lockdown for two weeks which is likely to be extended.

The Israel government approved a nationwide lockdown beginning Friday after the nation's parliament approved an initial lockdown for two weeks which is likely to be extended. Also Read: Fresh protests break out in Israel against Nethanyahu's poor handling of coronavirus The country entered its second lockdown amid a spurt in coronavirus cases coinciding with the start of the Jewish New Year. Israel had earlier imposed a lockdown in March and began easing restrictions in May. “We find ourselves before the second closure since the start of the global coronavirus pandemic,” PM Benjamin Netanyahu said in a televised address to the nation, adding, "We have determined that one of the criteria for new restrictions would be a red flag from the health system and it was waved last week.” Israel has witnessed 5,000 cases per day as authorities impose social distancing norms and limit worshippers going to synagogues amid the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashana which begins on September 27. The government has announced stringent guidelines including restrictions on educational activity, visiting each others residence and visits to the beach. The authorities have allowed not more than 20 people to gather in open spaces with social distancing norms of at least 2 meters with residents allowed to go out up to a distance of 1 kilometre only. The government has also designated cities as "red" which have recorded a large number of cases including Netanya and Rishon Letzion, near Tel Aviv and areas in Jerusalem, including the Old City. Amid the growing number of cases, the country has also ramped up testing with 5,238 positive cases detected on Thursday out of 56,986 tests processed.

Israel enters second lockdown amid spurt in coronavirus cases

<p>After the UK government imposed strict restrictions in northeast England on Thursday, the government Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the government is prepared for another lockdown&nbsp;"if we need to".</p>

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<p>"We're prepared to do what it takes both to protect lives and to protect livelihoods," Hancock told the BBC.</p>

<p>Britain has registered 42,000 deaths due to the virus so far, it has been experiencing a spurt in virus cases in the past few months with the government deciding to impose strict socialising guidelines in Northumberland, North and South Tyneside, County Durham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Gateshead.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-warns-alarming-rates-of-transmission-in-europe-as-uk-imposes-restrictions-in-northeast-england-328185">Also Read:&nbsp;UK imposes restrictions in northeast England</a></p>

<p>Amid the surge in cases, the number of hospitalizations have also been doubling in the country.</p>

<p>"The number of people in hospital is doubling every eight days or so ... we will do what it takes to keep people safe," Hancock said, adding,"We keep these things under review." The UK has reported at least 3,000 and 4,000 coronavirus cases in the past week.</p>

<p>Hancock did not rule out the possibility of another lockdown but added that it would be a last resort. Several parts of UK have experienced lockdowns with at least half a million people already in lockdown in South Wales.</p>


After the UK government imposed strict restrictions in northeast England on Thursday, the government Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the government is prepared for another lockdown "if we need to".

After the UK government imposed strict restrictions in northeast England on Thursday, the government Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the government is prepared for another lockdown "if we need to". Watch: "We're prepared to do what it takes both to protect lives and to protect livelihoods," Hancock told the BBC. Britain has registered 42,000 deaths due to the virus so far, it has been experiencing a spurt in virus cases in the past few months with the government deciding to impose strict socialising guidelines in Northumberland, North and South Tyneside, County Durham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Gateshead. Also Read: UK imposes restrictions in northeast England Amid the surge in cases, the number of hospitalizations have also been doubling in the country. "The number of people in hospital is doubling every eight days or so ... we will do what it takes to keep people safe," Hancock said, adding,"We keep these things under review." The UK has reported at least 3,000 and 4,000 coronavirus cases in the past week. Hancock did not rule out the possibility of another lockdown but added that it would be a last resort. Several parts of UK have experienced lockdowns with at least half a million people already in lockdown in South Wales.

Hospitalizations doubling in UK amid restrictions in northeast England

<p>The Pentagon’s research and development arm is investigating whether the very equipment meant to save military pilots' lives on the battlefield is causing them to become disoriented and crash.</p>

<p>According to a report published in the Forbes magazine, the problem could be making pilots so disoriented that they crash their planes, fears DARPA, the Pentagon’s pet research agency.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/military-will-not-play-any-role-in-us-elections-us-army-general-mark-milley-323938">Military will not play any role in US elections: US Army General Mark Milley</a></strong></p>

<p>''Current cockpits are flooded with Radio Frequency (RF) noise from on-board emissions, communication links, and navigation electronics, including strong electromagnetic (em) fields from audio headsets and helmet tracking technologies,” warns a new DARPA research project.</p>

<p>“Pilots often report minor cognitive performance challenges during flight, and from 1993 to 2013, spatial disorientation in us air force pilots accounted for 72 class a mishaps, 101 deaths, and 65 aircraft lost.”</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explosion-targets-convoy-carrying-us-military-equipment-near-iraq-kuwait-crossing-319587">Explosion targets convoy carrying US military equipment near Iraq-Kuwait crossing</a></strong></p>

<p>The US&nbsp;military fears that some of these crashes may have been caused by electromagnetic fields. But currently, there is no way to be sure.</p>

<p>“It has been hypothesised that the cockpit radio frequency and electromagnetic fields may influence cognitive performance including task saturation, misprioritisation, complacency and spatial disorientation,” DARPA notes.</p>

<p>“However, electromagnetic fields and radio waves in cockpits are not currently monitored, little effort has been made to shield pilots from these fields, and the potential impacts of these fields on cognition have not been assessed.”</p>

<p>DARPA’s impact of cockpit electro-magnetics on aircrew neurology (iceman) is a two-year project that aims to determine whether radio waves and magnetic fields are harming pilots.</p>

<p>Previous DARPA research has found that “human brains sense magnetic fields, like those used by animals for navigation, and that this process is ‘jammed’ (disrupted) by radio waves (rf), impacting brainwaves and behavior.</p>

<p>Furthermore, recent findings were the first to show that even weak radio frequency fields and ‘earth strength’ magnetic fields have measurable, reproducible effects on human brainwaves and unconscious behavior in a controlled environment.”</p>

<p>To give an idea of just powerful cockpit electronics have become, DARPA notes that “current tactical audio headsets project magnetic fields up to 10 times earth strength.”</p>

<p>Phase I&nbsp;of iceman will determine how much radio frequency and electromagnetic field noise are present in cockpits. Phase II&nbsp;will examine the effects of radio frequency and electromagnetic noise on the human body. Researchers will be asked to design sensors to measure these effects, and to find ways to mitigate them.</p>


The Pentagon’s research and development arm is investigating whether the very equipment meant to save military pilots' lives on the battlefield is causing them to become disoriented and crash.

The Pentagon’s research and development arm is investigating whether the very equipment meant to save military pilots' lives on the battlefield is causing them to become disoriented and crash. According to a report published in the Forbes magazine, the problem could be making pilots so disoriented that they crash their planes, fears DARPA, the Pentagon’s pet research agency. Also read: Military will not play any role in US elections: US Army General Mark Milley ''Current cockpits are flooded with Radio Frequency (RF) noise from on-board emissions, communication links, and navigation electronics, including strong electromagnetic (em) fields from audio headsets and helmet tracking technologies,” warns a new DARPA research project. “Pilots often report minor cognitive performance challenges during flight, and from 1993 to 2013, spatial disorientation in us air force pilots accounted for 72 class a mishaps, 101 deaths, and 65 aircraft lost.” Also read: Explosion targets convoy carrying US military equipment near Iraq-Kuwait crossing The US military fears that some of these crashes may have been caused by electromagnetic fields. But currently, there is no way to be sure. “It has been hypothesised that the cockpit radio frequency and electromagnetic fields may influence cognitive performance including task saturation, misprioritisation, complacency and spatial disorientation,” DARPA notes. “However, electromagnetic fields and radio waves in cockpits are not currently monitored, little effort has been made to shield pilots from these fields, and the potential impacts of these fields on cognition have not been assessed.” DARPA’s impact of cockpit electro-magnetics on aircrew neurology (iceman) is a two-year project that aims to determine whether radio waves and magnetic fields are harming pilots. Previous DARPA research has found that “human brains sense magnetic fields, like those used by animals for navigation, and that this process is ‘jammed’ (disrupted) by radio waves (rf), impacting brainwaves and behavior. Furthermore, recent findings were the first to show that even weak radio frequency fields and ‘earth strength’ magnetic fields have measurable, reproducible effects on human brainwaves and unconscious behavior in a controlled environment.” To give an idea of just powerful cockpit electronics have become, DARPA notes that “current tactical audio headsets project magnetic fields up to 10 times earth strength.” Phase I of iceman will determine how much radio frequency and electromagnetic field noise are present in cockpits. Phase II will examine the effects of radio frequency and electromagnetic noise on the human body. Researchers will be asked to design sensors to measure these effects, and to find ways to mitigate them.

Equipment meant to save pilots leading to disorientation, crashes: Report

<p>Chinese Embassy spokesperson on Thursday said&nbsp;Zhenhua is a privately-owned company and has no links with the Chinese government.</p>

<p>''I want to stress that Zhenhua is a private company and has no links to the Chinese government. There are many foreign companies engaged in such similar business," the spokesperson of the Chinese embassy.</p>

<p>He added that "relevant report makes groundless accusations on the "presumption of guilt", purely trying to find excuses aiming to blame others."</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-spying-on-millions-around-the-world-by-harvesting-personal-details-from-the-dark-web-327896" hreflang="en">China spying on millions around the world by harvesting personal details from the dark web</a></strong></p>

<p><strong>'Premidated strategy to suppress, contain and smear China'</strong></p>

<p>Claiming that China has always been a staunch defender of cybersecurity, the spokesperson said some forces with ulterior motives hype up the so-called "China watching and manipulating data", which is a part of planned and premeditated strategy to suppress, contain and smear China.</p>

<p>The spokesperson further said that&nbsp;China has proposed the Global Initiative on Data Security urging all parties to work with China to make tangible efforts to truly safeguard global data security and build a peaceful, secure, open and cooperative cyberspace.</p>

<p>"Regarding some Indian media's intensive coverage of untrue information on Shenzhen Zhenhua Data Company in recent days, China and India have maintained communication on this issue. China is willing to work with Indian side to enhance cooperation to jointly maintain cyber security and create good atmosphere for the development of bilateral relations," it added.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/china-targets-indias-new-economy-snooping-on-online-ventures-and-tech-startups-327652" hreflang="en">China targets India's new economy: Snooping on online ventures and tech startups</a></strong></p>

<p><strong>Expert committee formed to study report on&nbsp;surveillance </strong></p>

<p>The Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday that an expert committee under the National Cyber Security Coordinator has been constituted to study reports of surveillance of Indians by a Chinese firm, evaluate its implications and assess any violations of law.</p>

<p>The expert team will submit its recommendations within 30 days. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said at the regular media briefing that the ministry has taken up the matter of surveillance with the Chinese side.</p>

<p>"We have seen the media reports on this issue. MEA had accordingly taken up the matter with the Chinese side. The Chinese side has conveyed that the company is a private entity. The Chinese side has also claimed that there is no connection between the company concerned and the Chinese Government," he said.</p>


Chinese Embassy spokesperson on Thursday said Zhenhua is a privately-owned company and has no links with the Chinese government. ''I want to stress that Zhenhua is a private company and has no links to the Chinese government.

Chinese Embassy spokesperson on Thursday said Zhenhua is a privately-owned company and has no links with the Chinese government. ''I want to stress that Zhenhua is a private company and has no links to the Chinese government. There are many foreign companies engaged in such similar business," the spokesperson of the Chinese embassy. He added that "relevant report makes groundless accusations on the "presumption of guilt", purely trying to find excuses aiming to blame others." Also read: China spying on millions around the world by harvesting personal details from the dark web 'Premidated strategy to suppress, contain and smear China' Claiming that China has always been a staunch defender of cybersecurity, the spokesperson said some forces with ulterior motives hype up the so-called "China watching and manipulating data", which is a part of planned and premeditated strategy to suppress, contain and smear China. The spokesperson further said that China has proposed the Global Initiative on Data Security urging all parties to work with China to make tangible efforts to truly safeguard global data security and build a peaceful, secure, open and cooperative cyberspace. "Regarding some Indian media's intensive coverage of untrue information on Shenzhen Zhenhua Data Company in recent days, China and India have maintained communication on this issue. China is willing to work with Indian side to enhance cooperation to jointly maintain cyber security and create good atmosphere for the development of bilateral relations," it added. Also read: China targets India's new economy: Snooping on online ventures and tech startups Expert committee formed to study report on surveillance The Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday that an expert committee under the National Cyber Security Coordinator has been constituted to study reports of surveillance of Indians by a Chinese firm, evaluate its implications and assess any violations of law. The expert team will submit its recommendations within 30 days. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said at the regular media briefing that the ministry has taken up the matter of surveillance with the Chinese side. "We have seen the media reports on this issue. MEA had accordingly taken up the matter with the Chinese side. The Chinese side has conveyed that the company is a private entity. The Chinese side has also claimed that there is no connection between the company concerned and the Chinese Government," he said.

Snooping row: China says Zhenhua has no links to the government, it is a private company

<p>Amid anti-government demonstrations in Thailand, Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha urged protesters to put "COVID first" for now in order to combat the virus.</p>

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<p>"When you gather in mobs, you are creating an enormous risk of new infections. And with that, you also create enormous risk to the livelihoods of tens of millions of fellow Thais," Prayuth said in a televised address to the nation.</p>

<p>The protesters have been demanding the removal of Prayuth even as coronavirus infection have&nbsp;been on a downward spiral in the country.</p>

<p>"Your protests delay economic recovery because you affect business confidence, and you affect the confidence of tourists to return to our country when we are ready to receive them," Prayuth asserted in his address.</p>

<p>Protesters have planned large scale anti-government demonstrations over the weekend amid restrictions on gatherings due to the virus. The rallies have been going on since July against the government, the country had conducted a poll last year which protesters claim was conducted unfairly even as the protesters pledged to conduct the rally peacefully.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A government spokesman had said earlier that the rally must be peaceful and lawful.</p>

<p>Prayuth had earlier instructed police to avoid clashes with demonstrators while assuring "safety" for the people.</p>


Amid anti-government demonstrations in Thailand, Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha urged protesters to put "COVID first" for now in order to combat the virus. Watch: "When you gather in mobs, you are creating an enormous risk of new infections.

Amid anti-government demonstrations in Thailand, Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha urged protesters to put "COVID first" for now in order to combat the virus. Watch: "When you gather in mobs, you are creating an enormous risk of new infections. And with that, you also create enormous risk to the livelihoods of tens of millions of fellow Thais," Prayuth said in a televised address to the nation. The protesters have been demanding the removal of Prayuth even as coronavirus infection have been on a downward spiral in the country. "Your protests delay economic recovery because you affect business confidence, and you affect the confidence of tourists to return to our country when we are ready to receive them," Prayuth asserted in his address. Protesters have planned large scale anti-government demonstrations over the weekend amid restrictions on gatherings due to the virus. The rallies have been going on since July against the government, the country had conducted a poll last year which protesters claim was conducted unfairly even as the protesters pledged to conduct the rally peacefully. A government spokesman had said earlier that the rally must be peaceful and lawful. Prayuth had earlier instructed police to avoid clashes with demonstrators while assuring "safety" for the people.

Put COVID-19 first, appeals Thai PM Prayuth ahead of mass protests

<p>Harsimrat Kaur Badal has submitted her resignation as Union minister to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), principal advisor to Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal said on Thursday.</p>

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<p>Harcharan Bains, the principal advisor, said Kaur submitted her resignation soon after the party chief announced in Lok Sabha that she would quit the Union Cabinet in protest against the three farm bills, tabled in Parliament by the Centre for passage.</p>

<p>Kaur, the Union Minister of Food Processing Industries, is the only SAD representative in the Modi government.</p>


Harsimrat Kaur Badal has submitted her resignation as Union minister to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), principal advisor to Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal said on Thursday.

Harsimrat Kaur Badal has submitted her resignation as Union minister to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), principal advisor to Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal said on Thursday. I have resigned from Union Cabinet in protest against anti-farmer ordinances and legislation. Proud to stand with farmers as their daughter & sister. — Harsimrat Kaur Badal (@HarsimratBadal_) September 17, 2020 × Harcharan Bains, the principal advisor, said Kaur submitted her resignation soon after the party chief announced in Lok Sabha that she would quit the Union Cabinet in protest against the three farm bills, tabled in Parliament by the Centre for passage. Kaur, the Union Minister of Food Processing Industries, is the only SAD representative in the Modi government.

SAD's Harsimrat Kaur Badal resigns from union cabinet over farm bills

<p>The Communist Party is everywhere in China. It has complete control over the country - &nbsp;military, police even the media but&nbsp;when China opened up its economy through reforms it seemed like the private sector would follow a different path where market forces will dictate the rules and the government will take a backseat, however, that is about to change.</p>

<p>The Communist Party now wants to tighten its grip over the private sector too. Beijing has issued new guidelines and the role of the united front is being expanded while the specifics are sketchy, it is a clear move to deeply integrate the Communist Party into China's boardrooms.</p>

<p>The united front is a department in the Communist Party. It is an umbrella organisation designed to increase the influence of the Communist Party both inside China and outside. This decision may be new, but the practice is old. China's private sector has been under siege for some time now.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Xi Jinping has pushed for something called "comprehensive party building" in the private sector. It means setting up party cells in private enterprises. The rules have been in place since the early 2000s and by 2016,&nbsp;68 per cent of China's non-state enterprises had set up party cells.</p>

<p>Even foreign firms can't escape the Communist Party. Seventy per cent of foreign companies in China had a party cell by 2016 and it hasn't gone unnoticed.</p>

<p>In 2017, a trade group in Germany raised red flags. It said foreign firms may pull out of China over Communist Party pressure but China hasn't relented, now, it is making fresh moves to control the private sector.</p>

<p>A party cell is China's way of co-opting the private sector, one can expect these cells to now closely work with the united front.</p>

<p>A report by the Chinese state wire service Xinuha said: "strengthening the united front work with the private sector is an important way to realize the party's leadership over the private economy".</p>

<p>Beijing is sending a clear message to all business leaders - the party is supreme.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The private sector accounts for 60 per cent of China's economic output. It creates 80 per cent of the jobs in urban China and already private companies like Huawei and Tencent are facing bans and business losses due to the Chinese state.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Now, with its latest move, the Communist Party is further blurring the line between private and public.</p>


The Communist Party is everywhere in China. It has complete control over the country - military, police even the media but when China opened up its economy through reforms it seemed like the private sector would follow a different path where market forces will dictate the rules and the government will take a backseat, however, that is about to change.

The Communist Party is everywhere in China. It has complete control over the country - military, police even the media but when China opened up its economy through reforms it seemed like the private sector would follow a different path where market forces will dictate the rules and the government will take a backseat, however, that is about to change. The Communist Party now wants to tighten its grip over the private sector too. Beijing has issued new guidelines and the role of the united front is being expanded while the specifics are sketchy, it is a clear move to deeply integrate the Communist Party into China's boardrooms. The united front is a department in the Communist Party. It is an umbrella organisation designed to increase the influence of the Communist Party both inside China and outside. This decision may be new, but the practice is old. China's private sector has been under siege for some time now. × Xi Jinping has pushed for something called "comprehensive party building" in the private sector. It means setting up party cells in private enterprises. The rules have been in place since the early 2000s and by 2016, 68 per cent of China's non-state enterprises had set up party cells. Even foreign firms can't escape the Communist Party. Seventy per cent of foreign companies in China had a party cell by 2016 and it hasn't gone unnoticed. In 2017, a trade group in Germany raised red flags. It said foreign firms may pull out of China over Communist Party pressure but China hasn't relented, now, it is making fresh moves to control the private sector. A party cell is China's way of co-opting the private sector, one can expect these cells to now closely work with the united front. A report by the Chinese state wire service Xinuha said: "strengthening the united front work with the private sector is an important way to realize the party's leadership over the private economy". Beijing is sending a clear message to all business leaders - the party is supreme. The private sector accounts for 60 per cent of China's economic output. It creates 80 per cent of the jobs in urban China and already private companies like Huawei and Tencent are facing bans and business losses due to the Chinese state. Now, with its latest move, the Communist Party is further blurring the line between private and public.

Now, Chinese Communist Party plans to tighten grip over private sector

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<p>Security forces on Thursday seized huge cache of explosives near forests in Gadikhal village in Awantipora in J&amp;K.</p>

<p>During the search after acting on a tipoff, security officials found two explosive dumps which were reportedly concealed in underground locations.</p>

<p>The concealed plastic tanks had 416 high explosive gelatin sticks, reports said, including 50 detonators in another tank.</p>

<p>The detonators were later destroyed by the bomb disposal squad.&nbsp;</p>

<p>AN FIR was also filed by officials and investigation is underway.</p>

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Security forces on Thursday seized huge cache of explosives near forests in Gadikhal village in Awantipora in J&K. During the search after acting on a tipoff, security officials found two explosive dumps which were reportedly concealed in underground locations.

Security forces on Thursday seized huge cache of explosives near forests in Gadikhal village in Awantipora in J&K. During the search after acting on a tipoff, security officials found two explosive dumps which were reportedly concealed in underground locations. The concealed plastic tanks had 416 high explosive gelatin sticks, reports said, including 50 detonators in another tank. The detonators were later destroyed by the bomb disposal squad. AN FIR was also filed by officials and investigation is underway.

Security forces recover over 400 explosive gelatin sticks, 50 detonators in J&K's Awantipora

<p>As the two-day Financial Action Task Force (FATF) meeting heads towards a conclusion, Islamabad is making last-ditch attempts to avoid getting blacklisted. Pakistan President Dr Arif Alvi summoned a joint sitting of the Parliament earlier today.</p>

<p>On the agenda was FATF-related legislation. The session lasted for six hours and it concluded with the passage of an anti-terrorism bill. A last-minute bill aimed at impressing the FATF by portraying how Islamabad is cracking down on terror funding.</p>

<p>The Pakistan government also presented the steps it has taken so far to curb terror but they fail to impress.</p>

<p>During the question hour in the Senate, the interior minister of Pakistan shared details of how his office had frozen the properties of several undesignated entities. Pakistan claims to have frozen more than 950 properties and assets of proscribed terror outfits, 57 of these properties belong to Jaish-e-Mohammad and a total 907 belong Jamaat-ud-Dawa.</p>

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<p>The properties in question include mosques, madrassas, schools, colleges, ambulances, dispensaries, hospitals, buildings and boats. They are spread over the provinces of Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan and PoK. The Pakistan government says that all these properties have now been frozen, but these are not the only loopholes in Pakistan's arguments.</p>

<p>Islamabad claims to have frozen the properties of all undesignated entities, then, what about Dawood Ibrahim? India's most wanted terrorist who remains on the UN sanctions list. He has been hiding in Pakistan and there is mounting evidence but his name does not feature anywhere in Pak interior ministry's list.</p>


As the two-day Financial Action Task Force (FATF) meeting heads towards a conclusion, Islamabad is making last-ditch attempts to avoid getting blacklisted. Pakistan President Dr Arif Alvi summoned a joint sitting of the Parliament earlier today.

As the two-day Financial Action Task Force (FATF) meeting heads towards a conclusion, Islamabad is making last-ditch attempts to avoid getting blacklisted. Pakistan President Dr Arif Alvi summoned a joint sitting of the Parliament earlier today. On the agenda was FATF-related legislation. The session lasted for six hours and it concluded with the passage of an anti-terrorism bill. A last-minute bill aimed at impressing the FATF by portraying how Islamabad is cracking down on terror funding. The Pakistan government also presented the steps it has taken so far to curb terror but they fail to impress. During the question hour in the Senate, the interior minister of Pakistan shared details of how his office had frozen the properties of several undesignated entities. Pakistan claims to have frozen more than 950 properties and assets of proscribed terror outfits, 57 of these properties belong to Jaish-e-Mohammad and a total 907 belong Jamaat-ud-Dawa. × The properties in question include mosques, madrassas, schools, colleges, ambulances, dispensaries, hospitals, buildings and boats. They are spread over the provinces of Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan and PoK. The Pakistan government says that all these properties have now been frozen, but these are not the only loopholes in Pakistan's arguments. Islamabad claims to have frozen the properties of all undesignated entities, then, what about Dawood Ibrahim? India's most wanted terrorist who remains on the UN sanctions list. He has been hiding in Pakistan and there is mounting evidence but his name does not feature anywhere in Pak interior ministry's list.

FATF: Pak government presents details on anti-terror measures during Parliament session

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