As India-China border row continues to simmer, newswire ANI quoting defence sources reported that Indian security officials want four to six dedicated satellites to keep a close eye on Chinese military activities along the Line of Actual Control(LAC).

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/present-india-china-standoff-likely-to-be-prolonged-defence-ministry-report-318519">Also Read:&nbsp;Present India-China standoff likely to be prolonged: Defence ministry report</a>

The Indian security officials reportedly want "high-resolution sensors and cameras" in order to keep a close watch on the movement of even small objects and individuals.

Although India already has military satellites at its disposal but it needs to strengthen its capability, ANI reported the defence sources as saying. The Chinese army reportedly mobilized 40,000 troops along the Xinjiang region on its side of the LAC taking the Indian forces by surprise at Leh including the 14 corps commanders.

The Indian defence officials felt that adding more satellites would reduce dependence on foreign associates, ANI reported. The Chinese troops are reportedly refusing to disengage in the Finger along the Pangong Tso lake while seeking to create an observation post at Finger-5.

India had earlier said that Chinese troops had begun building its forces from May 5. India and Chinese troops had earlier clashed at the Galwan Valley on June 15 leading to the death of 20 Indian soldiers, although the PLA had suffered casualties as well, however, the Chinese foreign ministry has refused to divulge details.

The ANI report stated that China has undertaken similar build-up in along the LAC opposite Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh.

As India-China border row continues to simmer, newswire ANI quoting defence sources reported that Indian security officials want four to six dedicated satellites to keep a close eye on Chinese military activities along the Line of Actual Control(LAC).

As India-China border row continues to simmer, newswire ANI quoting defence sources reported that Indian security officials want four to six dedicated satellites to keep a close eye on Chinese military activities along the Line of Actual Control(LAC). Also Read: Present India-China standoff likely to be prolonged: Defence ministry report The Indian security officials reportedly want "high-resolution sensors and cameras" in order to keep a close watch on the movement of even small objects and individuals. Although India already has military satellites at its disposal but it needs to strengthen its capability, ANI reported the defence sources as saying. The Chinese army reportedly mobilized 40,000 troops along the Xinjiang region on its side of the LAC taking the Indian forces by surprise at Leh including the 14 corps commanders. The Indian defence officials felt that adding more satellites would reduce dependence on foreign associates, ANI reported. The Chinese troops are reportedly refusing to disengage in the Finger along the Pangong Tso lake while seeking to create an observation post at Finger-5. India had earlier said that Chinese troops had begun building its forces from May 5. India and Chinese troops had earlier clashed at the Galwan Valley on June 15 leading to the death of 20 Indian soldiers, although the PLA had suffered casualties as well, however, the Chinese foreign ministry has refused to divulge details. The ANI report stated that China has undertaken similar build-up in along the LAC opposite Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh.

India-China standoff: Indian security officials seek four to six dedicated satellites along LAC to keep an eye on China: Report

After the Lebanon&nbsp;government gave investigators four days to probe the Beirut blasts, French President Macron who arrived in the country's capital on Thursday said that he will pitch "new political deal" to the Lebanon leadership.

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Lebanon will continue to sink without reforms, the French president asserted, while stating that he backed coordinated international relief for blast-hit Beirut.

"I want to organise European cooperation and more broadly international cooperation," he said as he surveyed the blast site.

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"We know the crisis places historic responsibility on the leaders. It is a political, moral, economic and financial crisis, he said, adding,"this visit is also an opportunity for frank dialogue and a demanding one with the political leaders and Lebanese institutions."

The French president visited the blast site on Thursday as rescue operations continue two days after the horrific explosion in which at least 137 people have died and thousands injured. The blast reportedly occurred after ammonium nitrate dumped in a warehouse caught fire triggering to a huge blast.

Macron inspected the 460 feet wide crater caused by the blast and visited the devastated pharmacy as people converged on the French president on all sides asking for help.

After the Lebanon government gave investigators four days to probe the Beirut blasts, French President Macron who arrived in the country's capital on Thursday said that he will pitch "new political deal" to the Lebanon leadership.

After the Lebanon government gave investigators four days to probe the Beirut blasts, French President Macron who arrived in the country's capital on Thursday said that he will pitch "new political deal" to the Lebanon leadership. Watch: Lebanon will continue to sink without reforms, the French president asserted, while stating that he backed coordinated international relief for blast-hit Beirut. "I want to organise European cooperation and more broadly international cooperation," he said as he surveyed the blast site. "We know the crisis places historic responsibility on the leaders. It is a political, moral, economic and financial crisis, he said, adding,"this visit is also an opportunity for frank dialogue and a demanding one with the political leaders and Lebanese institutions." The French president visited the blast site on Thursday as rescue operations continue two days after the horrific explosion in which at least 137 people have died and thousands injured. The blast reportedly occurred after ammonium nitrate dumped in a warehouse caught fire triggering to a huge blast. Macron inspected the 460 feet wide crater caused by the blast and visited the devastated pharmacy as people converged on the French president on all sides asking for help.

Will pitch 'new political deal' to Lebanon leadership, says Macron in Beirut

Amid tensions with the US government, TikTok announced today that it will open its first data centre in Europe in Ireland valued at $498 million.

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TikTok expects the centre to be operational by 2022. Roland Cloutier, TikTok's chief global information security officer, said that the move "will create hundreds of new jobs and play a key role in further strengthening the safeguarding and protection of TikTok user data."

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The announcement comes as US President Trump threatened to ban the Chinese firm unless its US operations is sold to a US company setting a September 15 deadline. The Trump administration has alleged that TikTok is a national security risk as it could share personal data of Americans with Chinese intelligence services.

The video-sharing app which has one billion users worldwide has vehemently denied the allegation set forth by the US government. US tech giant Microsoft is reportedly in talks with TikTok's parent company ByteDance to buy the China-based social media app's US operations.

Cloutier while sharing the Ireland move, said that "when our data centre is operational, European user data will be stored in this new location" while adding that "Ireland already plays a key role in our rapidly expanding European operations."

Cloutier said that the company was continuing to grow its "data protection and privacy teams".&nbsp;

Meanwhile, US secretary of state Mike Pompeo said that Trump government wants to ban untrusted Chinese apps from the app stores of US mobile carriers and phone makers.

"With parent companies based in China, apps like TikTok, WeChat, and others are significant threats to the personal data of American citizens, not to mention tools for CCP content censorship," Pompeo said.

Amid tensions with the US government, TikTok announced today that it will open its first data centre in Europe in Ireland valued at $498 million. Also Read: ByteDance founder defends TikTok's US strategy in staff letter TikTok expects the centre to be operational by 2022.

Amid tensions with the US government, TikTok announced today that it will open its first data centre in Europe in Ireland valued at $498 million. Also Read: ByteDance founder defends TikTok's US strategy in staff letter TikTok expects the centre to be operational by 2022. Roland Cloutier, TikTok's chief global information security officer, said that the move "will create hundreds of new jobs and play a key role in further strengthening the safeguarding and protection of TikTok user data." Watch: The announcement comes as US President Trump threatened to ban the Chinese firm unless its US operations is sold to a US company setting a September 15 deadline. The Trump administration has alleged that TikTok is a national security risk as it could share personal data of Americans with Chinese intelligence services. The video-sharing app which has one billion users worldwide has vehemently denied the allegation set forth by the US government. US tech giant Microsoft is reportedly in talks with TikTok's parent company ByteDance to buy the China-based social media app's US operations. Cloutier while sharing the Ireland move, said that "when our data centre is operational, European user data will be stored in this new location" while adding that "Ireland already plays a key role in our rapidly expanding European operations." Cloutier said that the company was continuing to grow its "data protection and privacy teams". Meanwhile, US secretary of state Mike Pompeo said that Trump government wants to ban untrusted Chinese apps from the app stores of US mobile carriers and phone makers. "With parent companies based in China, apps like TikTok, WeChat, and others are significant threats to the personal data of American citizens, not to mention tools for CCP content censorship," Pompeo said.

Amid tensions with Trump administration, TikTok to set up European data centre in Ireland

Lebanon government today gave investigators four days to fix&nbsp;responsibility for the devastating blasts which rocked Beirut on Tuesday. 
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"A decision was taken to create an investigative committee which in four days maximum must provide a detailed report on responsibility - how, who, what, where? There will be judicial decisions," the country's foreign minister Charbel Wehbe said.

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"Those responsible for this horrible crime of negligence will be punished by a committee of judges," the minister added. Meanwhile, the death toll due to the explosions rose to 137 on Thursday as rescue operations continued.

Authorities had said on Wednesday that at least 300,000 were left homeless due to the blasts with estimated damage to property worth $3 billion to $5 billion.

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Amid the tragedy, Human Rights Watch today called for an "independent investigation with international experts" even as French authorities opened a probe on the blasts as French nationals suffered injuries.

Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Beirut&nbsp;on Thursday to review the situation.&nbsp;

After arriving Macron said Lebanon will "continue to sink" without reforms.

"I want to organise European cooperation and, more broadly, international cooperation," the French president said.&nbsp;

Lebanon government today gave investigators four days to fix responsibility for the devastating blasts which rocked Beirut on Tuesday. Watch: "A decision was taken to create an investigative committee which in four days maximum must provide a detailed report on responsibility - how, who, what, where?

Lebanon government today gave investigators four days to fix responsibility for the devastating blasts which rocked Beirut on Tuesday. Watch: "A decision was taken to create an investigative committee which in four days maximum must provide a detailed report on responsibility - how, who, what, where? There will be judicial decisions," the country's foreign minister Charbel Wehbe said. See Pics: Satellite images capture Beirut before vs after devastating blast "Those responsible for this horrible crime of negligence will be punished by a committee of judges," the minister added. Meanwhile, the death toll due to the explosions rose to 137 on Thursday as rescue operations continued. Authorities had said on Wednesday that at least 300,000 were left homeless due to the blasts with estimated damage to property worth $3 billion to $5 billion. Amid the tragedy, Human Rights Watch today called for an "independent investigation with international experts" even as French authorities opened a probe on the blasts as French nationals suffered injuries. Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Beirut on Thursday to review the situation. After arriving Macron said Lebanon will "continue to sink" without reforms. "I want to organise European cooperation and, more broadly, international cooperation," the French president said.

Lebanon government gives committee four days to investigate Beirut blasts, Macron arrives in Beirut

Two days after India's Ministry of Defence(MoD) posted its June report stating that "a violent faceoff incident took place between the two sides on June 15 resulting in casualties on both sides" in the Galwan Valley, the report has vanished from the news section of the website with a "page not found" URL.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/present-india-china-standoff-likely-to-be-prolonged-defence-ministry-report-318519">Also Read - Present India-China standoff likely to be prolonged: Defence ministry report</a>

In the report, the defence&nbsp;ministry had stated that "the Chinese side transgressed in the area of Kugrang Nala, Gogra and north bank of Pangong Tso lake on 17-18 May."

"The situation in eastern Ladakh arising from unilateral aggression by China continues to be sensitive and requires close monitoring and prompt action based on evolving situation," the ministry had said in its report.

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On the engagment with China, the report had claimed that "the present standoff is likely to be prolonged" while stating that Chinese aggression had increased along the Line of Actual Control(LAC) especially in the Galwan Valley since May 5.

The report was titled: Chinese aggression on LAC. The link however has gone missing now. In the report, there were also details on order being placed for&nbsp;156 infantry combat vehicles(ICV) with upgraded features for the use of mechanised forces for the Indian Army.

The MoD report also said that ICGS Kanaklata Barua, a Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) was inducted into the Indian Coast Guard on June 15 and was based in Kakinada.

The report had revealed that 30 advanced torpedo decoy system(ATDS) Maareech was placed in June costing Rs 761 crores from Bharat Electronics Limited(BEL).

Two days after India's Ministry of Defence(MoD) posted its June report stating that "a violent faceoff incident took place between the two sides on June 15 resulting in casualties on both sides" in the Galwan Valley, the report has vanished from the news section of the website with a "page not found" URL.

Two days after India's Ministry of Defence(MoD) posted its June report stating that "a violent faceoff incident took place between the two sides on June 15 resulting in casualties on both sides" in the Galwan Valley, the report has vanished from the news section of the website with a "page not found" URL. Also Read - Present India-China standoff likely to be prolonged: Defence ministry report In the report, the defence ministry had stated that "the Chinese side transgressed in the area of Kugrang Nala, Gogra and north bank of Pangong Tso lake on 17-18 May." "The situation in eastern Ladakh arising from unilateral aggression by China continues to be sensitive and requires close monitoring and prompt action based on evolving situation," the ministry had said in its report. On the engagment with China, the report had claimed that "the present standoff is likely to be prolonged" while stating that Chinese aggression had increased along the Line of Actual Control(LAC) especially in the Galwan Valley since May 5. The report was titled: Chinese aggression on LAC. The link however has gone missing now. In the report, there were also details on order being placed for 156 infantry combat vehicles(ICV) with upgraded features for the use of mechanised forces for the Indian Army. The MoD report also said that ICGS Kanaklata Barua, a Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) was inducted into the Indian Coast Guard on June 15 and was based in Kakinada. The report had revealed that 30 advanced torpedo decoy system(ATDS) Maareech was placed in June costing Rs 761 crores from Bharat Electronics Limited(BEL).

India-China standoff: Report claiming 'Chinese aggression on LAC' vanishes from defence ministry website

Amid rising tensions between China and Canada over Huawei, a Chinese court on Thursday&nbsp;sentenced a Canadian national to death for manufacturing drugs.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/hsbc-denies-chinese-media-reports-that-it-framed-huawei-315958">Also Read:&nbsp;HSBC denies Chinese media reports that it 'framed' Huawei</a>

Guangzhou court while sentencing Xu Weihong ordered all his personal property to be confiscated.

Canada's relations with China has been on the boil ever since authorities arrested Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou, 48, on a US warrant in December 2018 during a stopover in Vancouver.&nbsp;

Meng who is the daughter of Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei has been charged with violating US sanctions against Iran. The Huawei executive has been fighting for her extradition back to China in a Canadian court.&nbsp;

Meng's lawyer claim she was arrested in the airport after being questioned for three hours without her knowing what she was being accused of as she was take away by authorities.&nbsp;

US prosecutors have however alleged that Skycom Tech, a Hong Kong-registered firm is a disguised Huawei front company. It said that Huawei earlier owned a stake in Skycom but sold its shares to another company, the US alleged was also was controlled by Huawei while Meng fraudulently concealed all this from HSBC

Meng has said Skycom was a "business partner" in Iran and that Huawei's dealings did not violate global standards or US law.

China's foreign ministry had earlier urged Canadian authorities to resolve Meng's case as soon as possible even as Meng's lawyer asked for the release of the full version of the documents from the Canadian Security Intelligence Service at a Canadian court.

Meng lawyers claim the release of unredacted Canadian spy service documents will reveal a plot between the FBI and Canada to "trick" their client. Meng's lawyers have also accused US President Donald Trump of "poisoning" her chances of a fair trial.

Amid rising tensions between China and Canada over Huawei, a Chinese court on Thursday sentenced a Canadian national to death for manufacturing drugs. Also Read: HSBC denies Chinese media reports that it 'framed' Huawei Guangzhou court while sentencing Xu Weihong ordered all his personal property to be confiscated.

Amid rising tensions between China and Canada over Huawei, a Chinese court on Thursday sentenced a Canadian national to death for manufacturing drugs. Also Read: HSBC denies Chinese media reports that it 'framed' Huawei Guangzhou court while sentencing Xu Weihong ordered all his personal property to be confiscated. Canada's relations with China has been on the boil ever since authorities arrested Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou, 48, on a US warrant in December 2018 during a stopover in Vancouver. Meng who is the daughter of Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei has been charged with violating US sanctions against Iran. The Huawei executive has been fighting for her extradition back to China in a Canadian court. Meng's lawyer claim she was arrested in the airport after being questioned for three hours without her knowing what she was being accused of as she was take away by authorities. US prosecutors have however alleged that Skycom Tech, a Hong Kong-registered firm is a disguised Huawei front company. It said that Huawei earlier owned a stake in Skycom but sold its shares to another company, the US alleged was also was controlled by Huawei while Meng fraudulently concealed all this from HSBC Meng has said Skycom was a "business partner" in Iran and that Huawei's dealings did not violate global standards or US law. China's foreign ministry had earlier urged Canadian authorities to resolve Meng's case as soon as possible even as Meng's lawyer asked for the release of the full version of the documents from the Canadian Security Intelligence Service at a Canadian court. Meng lawyers claim the release of unredacted Canadian spy service documents will reveal a plot between the FBI and Canada to "trick" their client. Meng's lawyers have also accused US President Donald Trump of "poisoning" her chances of a fair trial.

Amid tensions over Huawei, Chinese court sentences Canadian national to death

Dr Hiral Tipirneni, an Indian-American emergency room physician, has won&nbsp;the Democratic party primary for the US House of Representatives in the US state of Arizona.

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"I am honoured to be the nominee in Arizona's 6th Congressional district. For nearly a decade, our district has been represented by a DC politician who puts the profits of his special interest corporate donors over positive change that will make life better for working families here in Arizona," Tipirneni said.

Tipirneni was three years old when her family immigrated from India to this country to pursue the American dream.

After their medical residencies, she and her husband, Dr Kishore Tipirneni, chose to build their life in Arizona, where they have lived for over 23 years and raised their three children.

She has been endorsed by top Democratic leaders, including Indian-American Senator from California Kamala Harris.

"Dr Tipirneni has dedicated her career to fighting for her patients as an emergency room physician and cancer research advocate. In Congress, Hiral will fight to ensure every American has quality, affordable health care," Harris said in a recent endorsement.

"She will replace a corrupt Washington insider with a voice for the people," she said 
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Dr Hiral Tipirneni, an Indian-American emergency room physician, has won the Democratic party primary for the US House of Representatives in the US state of Arizona.

Dr Hiral Tipirneni, an Indian-American emergency room physician, has won the Democratic party primary for the US House of Representatives in the US state of Arizona. I’m honored to be the Democratic nominee in #AZ06. My sincere gratitude to the voters, vols, my team & family! New polling shows we’re only down by 3pts to the incumbent! Please chip in $5, $10 or whatever you can today so we can hit the ground running!🏃🏾‍♀️https://t.co/RiAAvaGUOC — Dr. Hiral Tipirneni (@hiral4congress) August 5, 2020 × The seat is said to be a Republican stronghold. I am so grateful for the love and support I have received from folks across Arizona's 6th. And of course, I couldn't do any of this without Kishore, Mira, Anjali, Jalan, Max, & Bruno! 🥰 I'm deeply honored to be the #AZ06 Democratic nominee- now onward to November!💙 pic.twitter.com/Ixfd3cKU1M — Dr. Hiral Tipirneni (@hiral4congress) August 6, 2020 × "I am honoured to be the nominee in Arizona's 6th Congressional district. For nearly a decade, our district has been represented by a DC politician who puts the profits of his special interest corporate donors over positive change that will make life better for working families here in Arizona," Tipirneni said. Tipirneni was three years old when her family immigrated from India to this country to pursue the American dream. After their medical residencies, she and her husband, Dr Kishore Tipirneni, chose to build their life in Arizona, where they have lived for over 23 years and raised their three children. She has been endorsed by top Democratic leaders, including Indian-American Senator from California Kamala Harris. "Dr Tipirneni has dedicated her career to fighting for her patients as an emergency room physician and cancer research advocate. In Congress, Hiral will fight to ensure every American has quality, affordable health care," Harris said in a recent endorsement. "She will replace a corrupt Washington insider with a voice for the people," she said

Indian-American physician Hiral Tipirneni wins Democratic Congressional primary in Arizona

As residents in Lebanon's capital Beirut woke up to find death and destruction in their city with several dead and hundreds still being dug out from the rubble, the ancient city has been set to ruin amid civil unrest and large scale turmoil.

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The civil war which started in 1975 and lasted for nearly 15 years tore apart the city, destroying its secular and cosmopolitan fabric. The exit of French colonials and the resulting shift in demographic of the city resulted in clashes&nbsp;between Palestinian forces led by the Palestine Liberation Organization(PLO) and between Arabs and Muslim Lebanese factions as Isreal and Syria stepped into the devastation.

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Although peace was brokered in 1990-91 between various factions but tensions continued to simmer between Sunnis and Shias. During the 80s, Beirut witnessed large scale devastation as Israel launched attacks on PLO bases in Lebanon with support of local militias as rampant hostage-taking and violence overtook the city.

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Israeli forces first drove through eastern Beirut and then from mid-1982 Israeli forces lay siege outside Beirut even as the United States called on the PLO to withdraw from Lebanon. The situation was made worse with sectarian conflict with refugees becoming casualties in an all-out war with no end.

The faction-ridden city has now been split into various groups even as a ceasefire was brokered in 2006 in the Israeli-Lebanese conflict. With lakhs killed and several hundred displaced and abandoned, Beirut still struggles with the scars of the civil war.

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After the blasts ripped through the city, Israeli officials said they had nothing to do with it even as Iran-backed Hezbollah&nbsp;also offered support with other countries including Saudi Arabia and Cyprus offering medical aid to residents.

The city which has been reeling in economic hardships and the recent surge in coronavirus cases has now been laid to waste as blasts occurred at port warehouses storing highly explosive material.

President Michel Aoun said that 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate&nbsp;used in fertilisers and bombs&nbsp;had been stored for six years at the port without safety measures.&nbsp;

No group has yet taken responsibility for the blasts even as the city battles to come to grip with the latest massacre. 
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As residents in Lebanon's capital Beirut woke up to find death and destruction in their city with several dead and hundreds still being dug out from the rubble, the ancient city has been set to ruin amid civil unrest and large scale turmoil.

As residents in Lebanon's capital Beirut woke up to find death and destruction in their city with several dead and hundreds still being dug out from the rubble, the ancient city has been set to ruin amid civil unrest and large scale turmoil. Also Read: Explosion in Beirut kills more than 100 people, toll expected to go up The civil war which started in 1975 and lasted for nearly 15 years tore apart the city, destroying its secular and cosmopolitan fabric. The exit of French colonials and the resulting shift in demographic of the city resulted in clashes between Palestinian forces led by the Palestine Liberation Organization(PLO) and between Arabs and Muslim Lebanese factions as Isreal and Syria stepped into the devastation. Watch: Although peace was brokered in 1990-91 between various factions but tensions continued to simmer between Sunnis and Shias. During the 80s, Beirut witnessed large scale devastation as Israel launched attacks on PLO bases in Lebanon with support of local militias as rampant hostage-taking and violence overtook the city. Israeli forces first drove through eastern Beirut and then from mid-1982 Israeli forces lay siege outside Beirut even as the United States called on the PLO to withdraw from Lebanon. The situation was made worse with sectarian conflict with refugees becoming casualties in an all-out war with no end. The faction-ridden city has now been split into various groups even as a ceasefire was brokered in 2006 in the Israeli-Lebanese conflict. With lakhs killed and several hundred displaced and abandoned, Beirut still struggles with the scars of the civil war. After the blasts ripped through the city, Israeli officials said they had nothing to do with it even as Iran-backed Hezbollah also offered support with other countries including Saudi Arabia and Cyprus offering medical aid to residents. The city which has been reeling in economic hardships and the recent surge in coronavirus cases has now been laid to waste as blasts occurred at port warehouses storing highly explosive material. President Michel Aoun said that 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate used in fertilisers and bombs had been stored for six years at the port without safety measures. No group has yet taken responsibility for the blasts even as the city battles to come to grip with the latest massacre.

Beirut: Lebanon's capital scarred amid civil war and violence

PM Modi will be visiting the 10th-century Hanumangarhi temple in Ayodhya as he prepares to attend the groundbreaking ceremony in the historic city. PM Modi will also be offering prayers at Ram Janmabhoomi after his temple visit ahead of the &nbsp;‘bhoomi pujan’ ceremony.

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India's prime minister will reportedly be gifted a headgear and a silver crown at Hanumangarhi temple. The temple is enshrined in Hindu consciousness with people of all hues including political leaders having visited it for centuries. A devotee usually visits the Hanuman temple first before visiting the Ram temple.

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According to Hindu mythology after Lord Ram returned to Ayodhya, Hanuman began living at the temple, hence the name Hanumangarh.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/in-pictures-temple-remains-and-idol-residues-found-in-ayodhya-300141">In pictures: Temple remains and idol residues found in Ayodhya</a>

The grand temple complex&nbsp;spread over several acres of land and attracts several thousand devotees each day which is located near the Ram Janmabhoomi. The Indian prime minister will perform a puja at the temple along with Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath.

After offering prayers at Hanumangarhi, the prime minister will travel to 'Shree Ram Janmabhoomi' where he will take part in pooja and darshan of 'Bhagwan Shree Ramlala Virajman'.

The Indian prime minister will also plant a Parijat (Indian night jasmine) sapling. The prime minister will also unveil a plaque to mark the laying of the foundation stone and will release a commemorative postage stamp on the 'Shree Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir'.&nbsp; 
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PM Modi will be visiting the 10th-century Hanumangarhi temple in Ayodhya as he prepares to attend the groundbreaking ceremony in the historic city. PM Modi will also be offering prayers at Ram Janmabhoomi after his temple visit ahead of the ‘bhoomi pujan’ ceremony.

PM Modi will be visiting the 10th-century Hanumangarhi temple in Ayodhya as he prepares to attend the groundbreaking ceremony in the historic city. PM Modi will also be offering prayers at Ram Janmabhoomi after his temple visit ahead of the ‘bhoomi pujan’ ceremony. Live Blog: Live blog: PM Modi leaves for Ayodhya to attend temple groundbreaking ceremony India's prime minister will reportedly be gifted a headgear and a silver crown at Hanumangarhi temple. The temple is enshrined in Hindu consciousness with people of all hues including political leaders having visited it for centuries. A devotee usually visits the Hanuman temple first before visiting the Ram temple. Watch: According to Hindu mythology after Lord Ram returned to Ayodhya, Hanuman began living at the temple, hence the name Hanumangarh. In pictures: Temple remains and idol residues found in Ayodhya The grand temple complex spread over several acres of land and attracts several thousand devotees each day which is located near the Ram Janmabhoomi. The Indian prime minister will perform a puja at the temple along with Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath. After offering prayers at Hanumangarhi, the prime minister will travel to 'Shree Ram Janmabhoomi' where he will take part in pooja and darshan of 'Bhagwan Shree Ramlala Virajman'. The Indian prime minister will also plant a Parijat (Indian night jasmine) sapling. The prime minister will also unveil a plaque to mark the laying of the foundation stone and will release a commemorative postage stamp on the 'Shree Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir'.

Why PM Modi will first visit Hanumangarhi temple in Ayodhya

The Goa government declared today that all passengers arriving in the state will be required to go in for 14 days of home quarantine or they can opt for 14 days of paid institutional quarantine.

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The state government said thermal screening will be undertaken for all passengers and COVID-19 test will be done for all symptomatic passengers.

However, if a tourist carries a COVID-19 negative certificate then accommodation will be allowed to be booked but in case the tourist does not have it then they will be directed to undergo coronavirus test.

Meanwhile, the Union health ministry said that India has continued testing over 6 lakh COVID-19 samples for the second consecutive day with 6,19,652 tests conducted in the last 24 hours. The total number of tests has now reached 2,14,84,402.

India's national capital reported 1,076 new coronavirus cases and 11 deaths in the last 24 hours taking the total number of cases to 1,40,232 with 10072 active cases. The death toll in Delhi due to the virus has reached 4044.

Amid the rising number of cases, Assam today announced complete lockdown in areas falling under Tinsukia and Makum municipal boards from August 5 to August 12.

In Puducherry, 286 new coronavirus cases and 7 deaths were reported in the last 24 hours.&nbsp; 
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The Goa government declared today that all passengers arriving in the state will be required to go in for 14 days of home quarantine or they can opt for 14 days of paid institutional quarantine.

The Goa government declared today that all passengers arriving in the state will be required to go in for 14 days of home quarantine or they can opt for 14 days of paid institutional quarantine. Also Read: India crosses 19 lakh mark with 52,509 new coronavirus cases The state government said thermal screening will be undertaken for all passengers and COVID-19 test will be done for all symptomatic passengers. However, if a tourist carries a COVID-19 negative certificate then accommodation will be allowed to be booked but in case the tourist does not have it then they will be directed to undergo coronavirus test. Meanwhile, the Union health ministry said that India has continued testing over 6 lakh COVID-19 samples for the second consecutive day with 6,19,652 tests conducted in the last 24 hours. The total number of tests has now reached 2,14,84,402. India's national capital reported 1,076 new coronavirus cases and 11 deaths in the last 24 hours taking the total number of cases to 1,40,232 with 10072 active cases. The death toll in Delhi due to the virus has reached 4044. Amid the rising number of cases, Assam today announced complete lockdown in areas falling under Tinsukia and Makum municipal boards from August 5 to August 12. In Puducherry, 286 new coronavirus cases and 7 deaths were reported in the last 24 hours.

Delhi reports 1,076 coronavirus cases, 11 deaths in 24 hours

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi today took part in the groundbreaking ceremony at the Ram temple site in Ayodhya.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/what-you-should-know-before-ram-mandir-bhoomi-puja-318075">See Pics:&nbsp;What you should know about Ram Temple groundbreaking ceremony</a>

PM Modi first offered prayers along with Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath at the Hanumangarhi temple near the Ram temple site. The Indian prime minister was gifted a headgear, stole and silver "mukut" by the temple's chief priest.

After his visit to Hanumangarhi temple, the prime minister proceeded to 'Shree Ram Janmabhoomi' site where he took part in a prayer ceremony&nbsp;of 'Bhagwan Shree Ramlala Virajman'&nbsp;before laying the foundation stone.

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Addressing the devotees at the Ram temple site, India's prime minister said: "I would like to thank everyone on behalf of 130 crore Indians for their efforts in Ram Mandir," adding, "anyone and everyone who is watching this event is emotional and Lord Ram's blessing is with all of us."

"Ram is alive inside in all of us, if we want to get inspired, we do it by Lord Ram. India is writing a new chapter in its history. Our decades' long wait has come to an end," he said.

"Ram Mandir will become the modern symbol of our traditions. It'll become a symbol of our devotion, our national sentiment. This temple will also symbolise the power of collective resolution of crores of people. It will keep inspiring the future generations," the Indian Prime minister said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ayodhya-ram-temple-updates-modi-PM-ram-temple-bhoomi-poojan-live-blog-groundbreaking-ceremony-at-ram-temple-site-in-ayodhya-underway-318200">Blog:&nbsp;Offering, sacrifice, struggle, resolution led to this historic day, asserts PM Modi in Ayodhya</a>

The Indian prime minister also planted a Parijat (Indian night jasmine) sapling ahead of the groundbreaking ceremony. PM Modi offered prayers to Ram Lalla and performed "sashtang pranam"&nbsp;(prostration) at the Ram Janmabhoomi site in Ayodhya

Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat also took part in the "Bhoomi Pujan"&nbsp;ceremony at the Ram Janam Bhoomi site in Ayodhya along with several guests.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/why-pm-modi-will-first-visit-hanumangarhi-temple-in-ayodhya-318269">Also Read:&nbsp;Why PM Modi first visited Hanumangarhi temple in Ayodhya</a>

"A grand temple will now be built for our Ram Lalla who had been staying in a tent. Today Ram Janam Bhoomi breaks free of the cycle of breaking and getting built again that had been going on for centuries," the Indian prime minister said.

"From Kanyakumari to Kshirbhavani, from Koteshwar to Kamakhya, from Jagannath to Kedarnath, Somnath to Kashi Vishwanath...today entire country is immersed in Lord Ram," PM Modi added.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi today took part in the groundbreaking ceremony at the Ram temple site in Ayodhya. See Pics: What you should know about Ram Temple groundbreaking ceremony PM Modi first offered prayers along with Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath at the Hanumangarhi temple near the Ram temple site.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi today took part in the groundbreaking ceremony at the Ram temple site in Ayodhya. See Pics: What you should know about Ram Temple groundbreaking ceremony PM Modi first offered prayers along with Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath at the Hanumangarhi temple near the Ram temple site. The Indian prime minister was gifted a headgear, stole and silver "mukut" by the temple's chief priest. After his visit to Hanumangarhi temple, the prime minister proceeded to 'Shree Ram Janmabhoomi' site where he took part in a prayer ceremony of 'Bhagwan Shree Ramlala Virajman' before laying the foundation stone. Watch: Addressing the devotees at the Ram temple site, India's prime minister said: "I would like to thank everyone on behalf of 130 crore Indians for their efforts in Ram Mandir," adding, "anyone and everyone who is watching this event is emotional and Lord Ram's blessing is with all of us." "Ram is alive inside in all of us, if we want to get inspired, we do it by Lord Ram. India is writing a new chapter in its history. Our decades' long wait has come to an end," he said. "Ram Mandir will become the modern symbol of our traditions. It'll become a symbol of our devotion, our national sentiment. This temple will also symbolise the power of collective resolution of crores of people. It will keep inspiring the future generations," the Indian Prime minister said. Blog: Offering, sacrifice, struggle, resolution led to this historic day, asserts PM Modi in Ayodhya The Indian prime minister also planted a Parijat (Indian night jasmine) sapling ahead of the groundbreaking ceremony. PM Modi offered prayers to Ram Lalla and performed "sashtang pranam" (prostration) at the Ram Janmabhoomi site in Ayodhya Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat also took part in the "Bhoomi Pujan" ceremony at the Ram Janam Bhoomi site in Ayodhya along with several guests. Also Read: Why PM Modi first visited Hanumangarhi temple in Ayodhya "A grand temple will now be built for our Ram Lalla who had been staying in a tent. Today Ram Janam Bhoomi breaks free of the cycle of breaking and getting built again that had been going on for centuries," the Indian prime minister said. "From Kanyakumari to Kshirbhavani, from Koteshwar to Kamakhya, from Jagannath to Kedarnath, Somnath to Kashi Vishwanath...today entire country is immersed in Lord Ram," PM Modi added.

Ram temple symbolises the power of collective resolution of crores of people, says PM Modi in Ayodhya

The death toll in blasts in Beirut crossed 100 on Wednesday&nbsp;as Prime Minister Hassan Diab vowed that those behind the "catastrophe will pay the price".

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The blast which was reportedly caused by a fire in a warehouse where 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate was left unsecured created a mushroom-shaped explosion drawing up visions of a nuclear-like disaster.

"I think there are between 250,000 and 300,000 people who are now without homes," Beirut governor Marwan Abboud said while informing that damage to property was between $3&nbsp;billion to&nbsp;$5&nbsp;billion.

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Several countries including Iran, Israel and Saudi Arabia promised medical aid even as firefighters and aid workers continued to pull the injured out of the vast rubble.

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France said it will send two military planes to Lebanon with search and rescue experts including &nbsp;15 tonnes of sanitary equipment and a mobile clinic equipped to treat 500 people.

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani in a message said: "Tehran is ready to offer medical and medicinal aid and help treat the injured and other assistance," while offering condolences.

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Iran's Red Crescent Society said it would send nine tonnes of food aid including medical supplies to Lebanon. Amid the confusion, rescuers continued to search for survivors as thousands were sent to hospitals across the city already burdened by the coronavirus epidemic.

Officials said the toll was expected to rise even further as bodies were still being dug out from the rubble with several port and custom employees among those killed in&nbsp;the blasts.

The death toll in blasts in Beirut crossed 100 on Wednesday as Prime Minister Hassan Diab vowed that those behind the "catastrophe will pay the price". Also Read: Explosion in Beirut killed more than 100 people, toll expected to go up The blast which was reportedly caused by a fire in a warehouse where 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate was left unsecured created a mushroom-shaped explosion drawing up visions of a nuclear-like disaster.

The death toll in blasts in Beirut crossed 100 on Wednesday as Prime Minister Hassan Diab vowed that those behind the "catastrophe will pay the price". Also Read: Explosion in Beirut killed more than 100 people, toll expected to go up The blast which was reportedly caused by a fire in a warehouse where 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate was left unsecured created a mushroom-shaped explosion drawing up visions of a nuclear-like disaster. "I think there are between 250,000 and 300,000 people who are now without homes," Beirut governor Marwan Abboud said while informing that damage to property was between $3 billion to $5 billion. See Pics: Explosion decimates Beirut's port, disrupting country's lifeline Several countries including Iran, Israel and Saudi Arabia promised medical aid even as firefighters and aid workers continued to pull the injured out of the vast rubble. Watch: France said it will send two military planes to Lebanon with search and rescue experts including 15 tonnes of sanitary equipment and a mobile clinic equipped to treat 500 people. Iran's President Hassan Rouhani in a message said: "Tehran is ready to offer medical and medicinal aid and help treat the injured and other assistance," while offering condolences. Iran's Red Crescent Society said it would send nine tonnes of food aid including medical supplies to Lebanon. Amid the confusion, rescuers continued to search for survivors as thousands were sent to hospitals across the city already burdened by the coronavirus epidemic. Officials said the toll was expected to rise even further as bodies were still being dug out from the rubble with several port and custom employees among those killed in the blasts.

Beirut blasts: Over 100 killed as PM Hassan Diab vows those responsible will 'pay the price'

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