After nearly thirty years of getting some of the biggest celebrities strip for its campaign against animal cruelty, PETA has decided to retire its iconic "I'd Rather Go Naked than Wear Fur" campaign.&nbsp;

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) believes that the campaign is no longer necessary with an increasing number of designers, labels and retailers saying no to using animal skins and fur.&nbsp;

PETA announced the demise of its anti-fur campaign on Tuesday.&nbsp;

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It's 2020 &amp; nearly every top designer has ditched fur — we're wrapping up this successful campaign and focusing on an end to the cruel leather and wool industries too. <a href="https://t.co/F9OU3Mkoq3">https://t.co/F9OU3Mkoq3</a>
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"It’s time for this iconic campaign to go the way of the mink stole, so that PETA can focus on other areas in which animals still need a great deal of help, including in the leather, wool, and exotic skins trades," PETA said in a release.&nbsp;

"The 30-year campaign began in 1990, when rock icons The Go-Go’s posed in the buff for a “We’d Rather Go-Go Naked Than Wear Fur” poster, which they sold at concerts to raise money for PETA," it added.&nbsp;

The campaign saw some of the biggest names in the showbiz world appear in the advertisement of the campaign from supermodels like Pamela Anderson and Tyra Banks to singing sensations like P!nk and Tommy Lee.&nbsp;

"I’m proud to have been a part of this iconic campaign! After 30 years,&nbsp;@PETA is ENDING their #RatherGoNaked Than Wear Fur ads. Nearly every designer has stopped using fur AND cities, states, and countries are banning it all over the world. Fur is DEAD," Pamela Anderson tweeted out earlier this week.&nbsp;

After nearly thirty years of getting some of the biggest celebrities strip for its campaign against animal cruelty, PETA has decided to retire its iconic "I'd Rather Go Naked than Wear Fur" campaign.

After nearly thirty years of getting some of the biggest celebrities strip for its campaign against animal cruelty, PETA has decided to retire its iconic "I'd Rather Go Naked than Wear Fur" campaign. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) believes that the campaign is no longer necessary with an increasing number of designers, labels and retailers saying no to using animal skins and fur. PETA announced the demise of its anti-fur campaign on Tuesday. Also read: PETA slams Justin Bieber for spending $35K on exotic cats After three decades, PETA is retiring our iconic #RatherGoNaked Than Wear Fur campaign! It's 2020 & nearly every top designer has ditched fur — we're wrapping up this successful campaign and focusing on an end to the cruel leather and wool industries too. https://t.co/F9OU3Mkoq3 — PETA (@peta) February 5, 2020 × "It’s time for this iconic campaign to go the way of the mink stole, so that PETA can focus on other areas in which animals still need a great deal of help, including in the leather, wool, and exotic skins trades," PETA said in a release. "The 30-year campaign began in 1990, when rock icons The Go-Go’s posed in the buff for a “We’d Rather Go-Go Naked Than Wear Fur” poster, which they sold at concerts to raise money for PETA," it added. The campaign saw some of the biggest names in the showbiz world appear in the advertisement of the campaign from supermodels like Pamela Anderson and Tyra Banks to singing sensations like P!nk and Tommy Lee. "I’m proud to have been a part of this iconic campaign! After 30 years, @PETA is ENDING their #RatherGoNaked Than Wear Fur ads. Nearly every designer has stopped using fur AND cities, states, and countries are banning it all over the world. Fur is DEAD," Pamela Anderson tweeted out earlier this week.

After 3 decades, PETA retires iconic 'I'd Rather Go Naked than Wear Fur' campaign

<a href="Maldives bans travellers from China over virus fears">Maldives&nbsp;</a>police on Thursday arrested three men over the stabbing of two <a href="Maldives bans travellers from China over virus fears">Chinese nationals</a> and an Australian, and were probing their suspected links with <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/despite-defeats-the-islamic-state-remains-unbroken-and-defiant-around-the-world-277491">Islamic State</a>, officials said.

The three men were stabbed on Tuesday night in Hulhumale, an island seven kilometers north of capital city Male, police said on Twitter.

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One of the Chinese nationals was a tourist and the two others worked in the city. They were in stable conditions in hospital, police added.

Chinese and Australian embassy officials were not immediately available to comment.

A Maldivian radical group affiliated with Islamic State had taken responsibility for the attack in a video posted online, local media reported on Wednesday.

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One of the three masked men seen in the video accused the Maldivian government of being run by infidels and warned more such attacks were coming.

Police said they were working to confirm the veracity of the video.

Last year, a 35-year-old man identified as a leader for Islamic State in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/as-uk-leaves-european-union-maldives-rejoins-commonwealth-278022">Maldives&nbsp;</a>by the US&nbsp;authorities was arrested for allegedly leading <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/despite-defeats-the-islamic-state-remains-unbroken-and-defiant-around-the-world-277491">Islamic State</a> recruitment in the mainly Sunni Muslim nation.

The archipelago in the Indian Ocean derives much of its income from tourism.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/despite-defeats-the-islamic-state-remains-unbroken-and-defiant-around-the-world-277491">Islamic State</a> claimed responsibility for deadly bombings in Sri Lanka in April last year, and has been looking to bolster its presence in the sub-continent after being driven out of its self-styled caliphate in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/despite-defeats-the-islamic-state-remains-unbroken-and-defiant-around-the-world-277491">Iraq </a>and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/despite-defeats-the-islamic-state-remains-unbroken-and-defiant-around-the-world-277491">Syria</a>.

The&nbsp;Maldives&nbsp;parliament has given sweeping investigative powers to counter-terrorism agencies, and authorities have stepped up operations against hardline Islamist groups.

Maldives police on Thursday arrested three men over the stabbing of two Chinese nationals and an Australian, and were probing their suspected links with Islamic State, officials said.

Maldives police on Thursday arrested three men over the stabbing of two Chinese nationals and an Australian, and were probing their suspected links with Islamic State, officials said. The three men were stabbed on Tuesday night in Hulhumale, an island seven kilometers north of capital city Male, police said on Twitter. Also read: Maldives bans travellers from China over virus fears One of the Chinese nationals was a tourist and the two others worked in the city. They were in stable conditions in hospital, police added. Chinese and Australian embassy officials were not immediately available to comment. A Maldivian radical group affiliated with Islamic State had taken responsibility for the attack in a video posted online, local media reported on Wednesday. Also read: As UK leaves European Union, Maldives rejoins Commonwealth One of the three masked men seen in the video accused the Maldivian government of being run by infidels and warned more such attacks were coming. Police said they were working to confirm the veracity of the video. Last year, a 35-year-old man identified as a leader for Islamic State in the Maldives by the US authorities was arrested for allegedly leading Islamic State recruitment in the mainly Sunni Muslim nation. The archipelago in the Indian Ocean derives much of its income from tourism. Islamic State claimed responsibility for deadly bombings in Sri Lanka in April last year, and has been looking to bolster its presence in the sub-continent after being driven out of its self-styled caliphate in Iraq and Syria. The Maldives parliament has given sweeping investigative powers to counter-terrorism agencies, and authorities have stepped up operations against hardline Islamist groups.

Maldives police arrest three over stabbing of two Chinese and one Australian national

During his visit to the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR) in the Nilgiri mountain ranges, Tamil Nadu Forest Minister Dindigul C Sreenivasan was caught on camera making tribal boys remove his footwear before he could enter a shrine.

The video sparked a flurry of criticism and raging comments against the minister on social media.&nbsp; 
In the video, the minister is seen walking along with members of the district administration and other officials while signalling tribal boys to come and "undo the buckle” of his footwear.

A source told WION that the boys in the video were members of the tribal community and that their parents worked with the forest department.&nbsp;

The 72-year old minister was in the Reserve to inaugurate a 48-day rejuvenation camp for captive elephants, where they would be given special care and rest.

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After the incident caused a furore online, the minister issued a clarification saying, “I had gone to the elephant camp along with the officials and later we went by walk to the nearby Ganesha temple. Two kids who were playing there were the age of my grandchildren. I called him and asked him to help me undo my buckle. I called him nearby only because he was a small child and there was no ulterior motive to this. I called him considering him as my grandson”.&nbsp;

Speaking to WION, senior journalist and political analyst Sumanth C Raman said, “The act that he committed was wrong, as he had asked a third person to help remove his footwear. He must have provided a justification about his intentions containing no malice, but that does not justify what he has done with the child was right. In the case that he was unable to bend and remove his footwear due to a medical condition or physiological impediment, he could very well request for a chair and could have done it on his own, while being seated. Even in the clarification issued, he doesn’t speak of a medical issue that was preventing him from being able to bend”.

During his visit to the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR) in the Nilgiri mountain ranges, Tamil Nadu Forest Minister Dindigul C Sreenivasan was caught on camera making tribal boys remove his footwear before he could enter a shrine.

During his visit to the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR) in the Nilgiri mountain ranges, Tamil Nadu Forest Minister Dindigul C Sreenivasan was caught on camera making tribal boys remove his footwear before he could enter a shrine. The video sparked a flurry of criticism and raging comments against the minister on social media. In the video, the minister is seen walking along with members of the district administration and other officials while signalling tribal boys to come and "undo the buckle” of his footwear. A source told WION that the boys in the video were members of the tribal community and that their parents worked with the forest department. The 72-year old minister was in the Reserve to inaugurate a 48-day rejuvenation camp for captive elephants, where they would be given special care and rest. #WATCH Tamil Nadu minister Dindigul C Srinivasan makes a boy remove his sandals during the Minister's visit to Mudumalai National Park. pic.twitter.com/L4dZr8Q33y — ANI (@ANI) February 6, 2020 × After the incident caused a furore online, the minister issued a clarification saying, “I had gone to the elephant camp along with the officials and later we went by walk to the nearby Ganesha temple. Two kids who were playing there were the age of my grandchildren. I called him and asked him to help me undo my buckle. I called him nearby only because he was a small child and there was no ulterior motive to this. I called him considering him as my grandson”. Speaking to WION, senior journalist and political analyst Sumanth C Raman said, “The act that he committed was wrong, as he had asked a third person to help remove his footwear. He must have provided a justification about his intentions containing no malice, but that does not justify what he has done with the child was right. In the case that he was unable to bend and remove his footwear due to a medical condition or physiological impediment, he could very well request for a chair and could have done it on his own, while being seated. Even in the clarification issued, he doesn’t speak of a medical issue that was preventing him from being able to bend”.

Tamil Nadu minister clarifies after video of him making tribal children remove his footwear goes viral

The Ministry of Home Affairs on Thursday confirmed that all 645 Indian evacuees from Wuhan, China have been tested negative for coronavirus.&nbsp;

India, in a batch of two, brought back over 600 evacuees from China last week who were kept in isolation at Army Base and ITBP camps near Delhi.&nbsp;

Air India's 423-seater jumbo B747 plane, carrying 324 Indian nationals from the coronavirus-hit Wuhan in China, landed in New Delhi on Saturday morning.

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A special Air India plane carrying 323 Indian citizens along with seven Maldives citizens, evacuated from Wuhan, the epicentre of coronavirus, landed at Delhi Airport on Sunday morning.

So far, India has confirmed three positive cases of coronavirus - all in Kerala.&nbsp;

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The total number deaths from the deadly infection in China has crossed 500 with thousands infected in the country.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, in a press briefing on coronavirus today, MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said that India can consider evacuating Pakistani students from the coronavirus-hit Hubei province "if such a situation arises" and resources are available.

Kumar added that Pakistan had made no such request for now.

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The Ministry of Home Affairs on Thursday confirmed that all 645 Indian evacuees from Wuhan, China have been tested negative for coronavirus. India, in a batch of two, brought back over 600 evacuees from China last week who were kept in isolation at Army Base and ITBP camps near Delhi.

The Ministry of Home Affairs on Thursday confirmed that all 645 Indian evacuees from Wuhan, China have been tested negative for coronavirus. India, in a batch of two, brought back over 600 evacuees from China last week who were kept in isolation at Army Base and ITBP camps near Delhi. Air India's 423-seater jumbo B747 plane, carrying 324 Indian nationals from the coronavirus-hit Wuhan in China, landed in New Delhi on Saturday morning. Also read: India bans export of protective masks, clothing amid coronavirus outbreak × A special Air India plane carrying 323 Indian citizens along with seven Maldives citizens, evacuated from Wuhan, the epicentre of coronavirus, landed at Delhi Airport on Sunday morning. So far, India has confirmed three positive cases of coronavirus - all in Kerala. Also read: What happens if the coronavirus breaches Asian megacities? The total number deaths from the deadly infection in China has crossed 500 with thousands infected in the country. Meanwhile, in a press briefing on coronavirus today, MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said that India can consider evacuating Pakistani students from the coronavirus-hit Hubei province "if such a situation arises" and resources are available. Kumar added that Pakistan had made no such request for now.

All 645 Indian evacuees from China tested negative for coronavirus: Ministry of Home Affairs 

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said Uttar Pradesh will play an important role in turning India into a five trillion dollar economy and also be counted among the three largest in the world by 2030.

Singh was addressing a seminar on UP's defence manufacturing corridor at DefExpo 2020.

"By 2030, India will be among the top three economies of the world. UP will have important role in it," he said.

"The PM has fixed a target of making India a five trillion dollar economy by 2024,"&nbsp;he recalled. He said some economists are asking how the country will achieve this target when there is an slowdown in the world.

But despite the slowdown, India is the "fastest growing"&nbsp;economy, he said.

"If there is a decline in one quarter, it is not the matter of concern," the minister said.

He said World Bank has also predicted a revival.

That means there is no doubt that India will achieve the target of becoming a five trillion dollar economy, he said.

Singh said Uttar Pradesh will pay a major role in achieving the target and praised the steps taken by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

He said there is a single-window system for investors and connectivity through air, rail and road is very good in the state.

"We will not let you face any problem," he said, asking investors to choose UP. Chief Minister Adityanath made the same pitch to them.

Adityanath said the state has already prepared its defence manufacturing policy and has a large land bank.

"Organising the investors' summit in 2018 was like a big dream. We have received investment of Rs 2.5 lakh crore in the past two years,"&nbsp;the CM said.

Defence manufacturing firms from across the world are participating in the five-day DefExpo, inaugurated here by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday.&nbsp;

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said Uttar Pradesh will play an important role in turning India into a five trillion dollar economy and also be counted among the three largest in the world by 2030.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said Uttar Pradesh will play an important role in turning India into a five trillion dollar economy and also be counted among the three largest in the world by 2030. Singh was addressing a seminar on UP's defence manufacturing corridor at DefExpo 2020. "By 2030, India will be among the top three economies of the world. UP will have important role in it," he said. "The PM has fixed a target of making India a five trillion dollar economy by 2024," he recalled. He said some economists are asking how the country will achieve this target when there is an slowdown in the world. But despite the slowdown, India is the "fastest growing" economy, he said. "If there is a decline in one quarter, it is not the matter of concern," the minister said. He said World Bank has also predicted a revival. That means there is no doubt that India will achieve the target of becoming a five trillion dollar economy, he said. Singh said Uttar Pradesh will pay a major role in achieving the target and praised the steps taken by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. He said there is a single-window system for investors and connectivity through air, rail and road is very good in the state. "We will not let you face any problem," he said, asking investors to choose UP. Chief Minister Adityanath made the same pitch to them. Adityanath said the state has already prepared its defence manufacturing policy and has a large land bank. "Organising the investors' summit in 2018 was like a big dream. We have received investment of Rs 2.5 lakh crore in the past two years," the CM said. Defence manufacturing firms from across the world are participating in the five-day DefExpo, inaugurated here by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday.

UP to play big role in India's goal to become $5 trillion economy: Rajnath Singh

Eyeing two mega fighter jet deals worth over $25 billion, US aerospace major Boeing on Thursday said it is ready to bring transformative capability and contemporary warfighter technologies to India.

Boeing is a strong contender for Indian Air Force's proposed deal to acquire 114 fighter multi-role fighter jets and Indian Navy's proposal to procure 57 carrier-borne aircraft.

The company has already announced that it is ready to set up manufacturing facilities for its F/A-18 Super Hornet aircraft if it bags the IAF contract.

"An important part of our India strategy is ensuring our defence customers have the most advanced platforms and capabilities, supported by a services model that optimises mission readiness, high performance and safety," said Boeing India president Salil Gupte.

"Another element of our strategy is to harness talent, innovation, engineering and productivity advantages that India offers to build a globally competitive aerospace and defence ecosystem that creates jobs and industrial capacity with Make in India," he said at the DefExpo.

On the Navy's plan to induct 57 jets, he said the F/A-18 on offer to India will be fully compatible with Indian Naval carriers.

At present, the Indian Navy has one aircraft carrier, INS Vikramaditya, which is a Russian origin platform. The Navy's long-term plan is to have three aircraft carriers. Indigenously built aircraft carrier (IAC) INS Vikrant is expected to be fully operational by 2022.

At DefExpo, Boeing highlighted future investments to accelerate its "Make in India"&nbsp;efforts and the capabilities being proposed for the Indian armed forces, specifically the next generation F/A-18 Block III Super Hornet fighter that the company said will bring transformative capability and contemporary warfighter technologies to the country.

In April last year, the Indian Air Force issued an RFI (Request for Information), or initial tender, to acquire 114 jets at a cost of around $18 billion. It was billed as one of the world's biggest military procurement programme in recent years.

The top contenders for the deal include Lockheed's F-21, Boeing's F/A-18, Dassault Aviation's Rafale, the Eurofighter Typhoon, Russian aircraft Mig 35 and Saab's Gripen.

In 2018, the Indian Navy kick-started the process to procure 57 multi-role combat aircraft for its carriers.

At present, six planes are compatible for the aircraft carrier -- Rafale (Dassault, France) F/A 18 Super Hornet (Boeing, US), MIG-29K (Russia), F-35B and F-35C (Lockheed Martin, US) and Gripen (Saab, Sweden).

While F-18, Rafale and MIG-29K are twin-engine jets, the other three have a single engine.

Surendra Ahuja, managing director of Boeing's India operations, said the company is ready to expand its operation in the country and referred to the recent induction of

Boeing's Chinook heavy-lift and AH-64E Apache attack helicopters by the Indian Air Force.

He said the company will also focus on establishing local rotorcraft training and support facilities.

"We are committed to working with our customers to provide holistic solutions for their defence aircraft and services with the right capability, advanced technologies and cost structure. We have accelerated our efforts to set up a local sustainment support footprint in India to be more responsive to our customers' needs," said Ahuja.

Over the last five years, he said, Boeing has quadrupled its growth in India and sourcing up to $1 billion of products and services from the country.

With its over 200 suppliers employing 7,000 employees, complex components and subassemblies, some of Boeing's most advanced defence platforms, including the F/A-18, F-15, P-8I, CH-47 Chinook and AH-64 Apache, are made in India, he said.

The Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited joint venture has increased production of fuselages and aero structures for the AH-64 Apache, he added.&nbsp;

Eyeing two mega fighter jet deals worth over $25 billion, US aerospace major Boeing on Thursday said it is ready to bring transformative capability and contemporary warfighter technologies to India.

Eyeing two mega fighter jet deals worth over $25 billion, US aerospace major Boeing on Thursday said it is ready to bring transformative capability and contemporary warfighter technologies to India. Boeing is a strong contender for Indian Air Force's proposed deal to acquire 114 fighter multi-role fighter jets and Indian Navy's proposal to procure 57 carrier-borne aircraft. The company has already announced that it is ready to set up manufacturing facilities for its F/A-18 Super Hornet aircraft if it bags the IAF contract. "An important part of our India strategy is ensuring our defence customers have the most advanced platforms and capabilities, supported by a services model that optimises mission readiness, high performance and safety," said Boeing India president Salil Gupte. "Another element of our strategy is to harness talent, innovation, engineering and productivity advantages that India offers to build a globally competitive aerospace and defence ecosystem that creates jobs and industrial capacity with Make in India," he said at the DefExpo. On the Navy's plan to induct 57 jets, he said the F/A-18 on offer to India will be fully compatible with Indian Naval carriers. At present, the Indian Navy has one aircraft carrier, INS Vikramaditya, which is a Russian origin platform. The Navy's long-term plan is to have three aircraft carriers. Indigenously built aircraft carrier (IAC) INS Vikrant is expected to be fully operational by 2022. At DefExpo, Boeing highlighted future investments to accelerate its "Make in India" efforts and the capabilities being proposed for the Indian armed forces, specifically the next generation F/A-18 Block III Super Hornet fighter that the company said will bring transformative capability and contemporary warfighter technologies to the country. In April last year, the Indian Air Force issued an RFI (Request for Information), or initial tender, to acquire 114 jets at a cost of around $18 billion. It was billed as one of the world's biggest military procurement programme in recent years. The top contenders for the deal include Lockheed's F-21, Boeing's F/A-18, Dassault Aviation's Rafale, the Eurofighter Typhoon, Russian aircraft Mig 35 and Saab's Gripen. In 2018, the Indian Navy kick-started the process to procure 57 multi-role combat aircraft for its carriers. At present, six planes are compatible for the aircraft carrier -- Rafale (Dassault, France) F/A 18 Super Hornet (Boeing, US), MIG-29K (Russia), F-35B and F-35C (Lockheed Martin, US) and Gripen (Saab, Sweden). While F-18, Rafale and MIG-29K are twin-engine jets, the other three have a single engine. Surendra Ahuja, managing director of Boeing's India operations, said the company is ready to expand its operation in the country and referred to the recent induction of Boeing's Chinook heavy-lift and AH-64E Apache attack helicopters by the Indian Air Force. He said the company will also focus on establishing local rotorcraft training and support facilities. "We are committed to working with our customers to provide holistic solutions for their defence aircraft and services with the right capability, advanced technologies and cost structure. We have accelerated our efforts to set up a local sustainment support footprint in India to be more responsive to our customers' needs," said Ahuja. Over the last five years, he said, Boeing has quadrupled its growth in India and sourcing up to $1 billion of products and services from the country. With its over 200 suppliers employing 7,000 employees, complex components and subassemblies, some of Boeing's most advanced defence platforms, including the F/A-18, F-15, P-8I, CH-47 Chinook and AH-64 Apache, are made in India, he said. The Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited joint venture has increased production of fuselages and aero structures for the AH-64 Apache, he added.

Ready to bring transformative capability to India: Boeing

Defence equipment unveiled at Defence Expo 2020

The government has evacuated 640 Indians from coronavirus-hit <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/severe-shortages-amid-coronavirus-outbreak-china-struggles-with-need-for-more-masks-hospital-beds-medical-equipment-279082">China </a>and the complex operation was done with Beijing's assistance, the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/air-indias-wuhan-evacuation-crew-given-leave-for-one-week-278460">Ministry of External Affairs</a> (MEA) said on Thursday.

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MEA Spokesperson <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/air-indias-wuhan-evacuation-crew-given-leave-for-one-week-278460">Raveesh Kumar</a> said apart from those evacuated, 10 other Indians have indicated that they want to come back from <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/severe-shortages-amid-coronavirus-outbreak-china-struggles-with-need-for-more-masks-hospital-beds-medical-equipment-279082">China</a>, but were unable to clear the health screening process.

"We are in regular contact with them and exploring all possibilities for their return," Kumar said.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/coronavirus-india-temporarily-suspends-e-visa-facility-for-chinese-and-foreigners-residing-in-china-278144">Coronavirus: India temporarily suspends e-visa facility for Chinese and foreigners residing in China</a>

In the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, normal visas and all existing e-visas from China that have been issued are no longer valid, he said.

The death toll due to the deadly virus has risen&nbsp;to over&nbsp;560 with the number of infections surging to 28,000 in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/severe-shortages-amid-coronavirus-outbreak-china-struggles-with-need-for-more-masks-hospital-beds-medical-equipment-279082">China </a>.

The novel virus has already spread to twenty countries and was declared a ''global emergency health emergency by the World Health Organisation.

The government has evacuated 640 Indians from coronavirus-hit China and the complex operation was done with Beijing's assistance, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday.

The government has evacuated 640 Indians from coronavirus-hit China and the complex operation was done with Beijing's assistance, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday. Also read: Air India's Wuhan evacuation crew given leave for one week MEA Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said apart from those evacuated, 10 other Indians have indicated that they want to come back from China, but were unable to clear the health screening process. "We are in regular contact with them and exploring all possibilities for their return," Kumar said. Also read: Coronavirus: India temporarily suspends e-visa facility for Chinese and foreigners residing in China In the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, normal visas and all existing e-visas from China that have been issued are no longer valid, he said. The death toll due to the deadly virus has risen to over 560 with the number of infections surging to 28,000 in China . The novel virus has already spread to twenty countries and was declared a ''global emergency health emergency by the World Health Organisation.

640 Indians evacuated from coronavirus-hit China in complex operation: Ministry of External Affairs

While the world battles to counter the growing threat of coronavirus, another looming crisis is already taking shape in China, the economic one.&nbsp;

As the coronavirus outbreak poses a grave threat to China, the country is also facing the gaping problem of shortages of various articles.&nbsp;

According to reports, China is estimated to lose a whopping $60 billion to nCoV crisis.&nbsp;

As the country shudders under a shutdown, the manufacturing sector has taken a hit leading to a disruption in the supply chain.&nbsp;

Capable of churning out over 20 million masks daily, China is now faced with its shortage. With the death toll escalating to over 500 people, panic buying is taking a toll on the availability of preventive masks.&nbsp;

Beijing has also put curbs on exports of raw materials and equipment used to make masks. Last week, India banned the export of personal protection equipment such as masks and clothing. In such a situation, hoping to import preventive masks from India also looks out of option for China.&nbsp;

As per Chinese media reports, some areas in the countries are also faced with a severe shortage of hospital beds.&nbsp;

Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/india-bans-export-of-protective-masks-clothing-amid-coronavirus-outbreak-277861">India bans export of protective masks, clothing amid coronavirus outbreak</a>

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As the number of infections and confirmed positive cases soars in China, the authorities said they are now faced with a severe shortage of hospital beds and essential equipment.&nbsp;

The authorities are leaving no stone unturned to contain and tackle the deadly outbreak - from building a hospital from scratch to converting public buildings like schools and hotels to treatment centres to accommodate more people.&nbsp;

Health officials in Wuhan complained of a “severe” lack of beds and other medical “equipment and materials”.

China, which is effectively the world's manufacturing hub has locked down cities and firewalled millions of people.

While the coronavirus has still managed to make way across continents, Chinese exports are hit and global supply chains are experiencing tremors.

Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/what-happens-if-the-coronavirus-breeches-asian-megacities-279050">What happens if the coronavirus breaches Asian megacities?</a>

The sense of malaise in the Chinese manufacturing sector is also making its presence felt on the global level. Just a couple of days back, global auto-making giant Hyundai said it is stopping production lines at its South Korea factories temporarily due to the shortages of Chinese parts.

Meanwhile, China's poultry farmers are also in distress and estimating the loss of millions of chickens owing to poultry feed.&nbsp;

The death toll in the coronavirus rose to over 560 with the number of infections surging to 28,000.&nbsp;

Hubei's health commission confirmed at least &nbsp;2,987 new cases as the virus showed no signs of abating.

Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-death-toll-climbs-to-560-in-china-10-more-infected-on-japan-ship-278931">Death toll climbs to over 560 in China; 10 more infected on Japan ship</a>

The virus which has already spread to twenty countries reached a &nbsp;cruise liner in the port of Yokohama south of Tokyo where ten more people tested positive with nearly 3,700 people on the ship facing two weeks quarantine on the Diamond Princess.

Last week, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared coronavirus an international health emergency. It has requested for 613 million euros in donations for a plan to fight the novel coronavirus.

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation pledged to commit up to $100 million.

While the world battles to counter the growing threat of coronavirus, another looming crisis is already taking shape in China, the economic one. As the coronavirus outbreak poses a grave threat to China, the country is also facing the gaping problem of shortages of various articles.

While the world battles to counter the growing threat of coronavirus, another looming crisis is already taking shape in China, the economic one. As the coronavirus outbreak poses a grave threat to China, the country is also facing the gaping problem of shortages of various articles. According to reports, China is estimated to lose a whopping $60 billion to nCoV crisis. As the country shudders under a shutdown, the manufacturing sector has taken a hit leading to a disruption in the supply chain. Capable of churning out over 20 million masks daily, China is now faced with its shortage. With the death toll escalating to over 500 people, panic buying is taking a toll on the availability of preventive masks. Beijing has also put curbs on exports of raw materials and equipment used to make masks. Last week, India banned the export of personal protection equipment such as masks and clothing. In such a situation, hoping to import preventive masks from India also looks out of option for China. As per Chinese media reports, some areas in the countries are also faced with a severe shortage of hospital beds. Also read: India bans export of protective masks, clothing amid coronavirus outbreak × As the number of infections and confirmed positive cases soars in China, the authorities said they are now faced with a severe shortage of hospital beds and essential equipment. The authorities are leaving no stone unturned to contain and tackle the deadly outbreak - from building a hospital from scratch to converting public buildings like schools and hotels to treatment centres to accommodate more people. Health officials in Wuhan complained of a “severe” lack of beds and other medical “equipment and materials”. China, which is effectively the world's manufacturing hub has locked down cities and firewalled millions of people. While the coronavirus has still managed to make way across continents, Chinese exports are hit and global supply chains are experiencing tremors. Also read: What happens if the coronavirus breaches Asian megacities? The sense of malaise in the Chinese manufacturing sector is also making its presence felt on the global level. Just a couple of days back, global auto-making giant Hyundai said it is stopping production lines at its South Korea factories temporarily due to the shortages of Chinese parts. Meanwhile, China's poultry farmers are also in distress and estimating the loss of millions of chickens owing to poultry feed. The death toll in the coronavirus rose to over 560 with the number of infections surging to 28,000. Hubei's health commission confirmed at least 2,987 new cases as the virus showed no signs of abating. Also read: Death toll climbs to over 560 in China; 10 more infected on Japan ship The virus which has already spread to twenty countries reached a cruise liner in the port of Yokohama south of Tokyo where ten more people tested positive with nearly 3,700 people on the ship facing two weeks quarantine on the Diamond Princess. Last week, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared coronavirus an international health emergency. It has requested for 613 million euros in donations for a plan to fight the novel coronavirus. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation pledged to commit up to $100 million.

Severe shortages: Amid coronavirus outbreak, China struggles with need for more masks, hospital beds, medical equipment 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday took repeated digs at opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi of the Congress whom he dubbed as "tubelight" saying that it took him 30-40 minutes to respond to his speech in Lok Sabha.

Without naming Rahul Gandhi, Modi in his reply to the discussion on the presidential address referred to the Congress leader's comments he had reportedly made about "youth beating Modi with sticks over the lack of jobs", and said he would increase the number of Surya Namaskars (a yoga exercise) so that his back can bear the sticks.

"In 70 years, no Congress leader has ever become self- sufficient. I heard one leader's manifesto yesterday. He said 'we will beat Modi with a stick in six months'. I can imagine that it is a difficult prospect, so it will take six months to prepare.

"In these six months, I will do more surya namaskar so that my back is ready for the beating...I have been subjected to abuses in the past 20 years, I will make myself gaali-proof (abuse-proof) and also danda-proof (stick-proof)," Modi said.

When Rahul Gandhi got up from his seat and questioned Modi on the issue of unemployment, Modi said he was waiting for the Congress leader's reaction but it took him 30-40 minutes.

Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/If-we-had-worked-according-to-old%20ways-then-Article-370-would-never-have-been-abrogated-says-PM-Modi-in-Lok-Sabha">Had we worked according to old ways, Article 370 would have never been abrogated - PM Modi</a>

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"I have been speaking for 30-40 minutes but it took this long for the current to reach. Many tubelights are like this," Modi said prompting ruling NDA members to burst into laugh.

Modi, who was in a witty mood, took several digs at Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury for frequently rising from his seat and interrupting him, saying that he is publicising 'Fit India' campaign of his government in Parliament.

Responding to Chowdhury on the issue unemployment, Modi said he will resolve unemployment in the country but not his and of his party's.

As soon as Prime Minister Modi entered the Lok Sabha premises he was welcomed by the BJP members by raising slogans of 'Jai Shri Ram' to which Congress responded by 'Mahatma Gandhi Zindabad' and 'Mahatma Gandhi Amar Rahe'.

Responding to Congress leader Shashi Tharoor's criticism of the government, Modi suggested that Tharoor should have some soft corner for Kashmir, after all he was "son-in-law" of the region, referring to his late wife Sunanda Pushkar.&nbsp;

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday took repeated digs at opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi of the Congress whom he dubbed as "tubelight" saying that it took him 30-40 minutes to respond to his speech in Lok Sabha.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday took repeated digs at opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi of the Congress whom he dubbed as "tubelight" saying that it took him 30-40 minutes to respond to his speech in Lok Sabha. Without naming Rahul Gandhi, Modi in his reply to the discussion on the presidential address referred to the Congress leader's comments he had reportedly made about "youth beating Modi with sticks over the lack of jobs", and said he would increase the number of Surya Namaskars (a yoga exercise) so that his back can bear the sticks. "In 70 years, no Congress leader has ever become self- sufficient. I heard one leader's manifesto yesterday. He said 'we will beat Modi with a stick in six months'. I can imagine that it is a difficult prospect, so it will take six months to prepare. "In these six months, I will do more surya namaskar so that my back is ready for the beating...I have been subjected to abuses in the past 20 years, I will make myself gaali-proof (abuse-proof) and also danda-proof (stick-proof)," Modi said. When Rahul Gandhi got up from his seat and questioned Modi on the issue of unemployment, Modi said he was waiting for the Congress leader's reaction but it took him 30-40 minutes. Also read: Had we worked according to old ways, Article 370 would have never been abrogated - PM Modi #WATCH Prime Minister Narendra Modi after Rahul Gandhi made an intervention in his speech in Lok Sabha: I was speaking for the last 30-40 minutes but it took this long for the current to reach there. Many tubelights are like this. pic.twitter.com/NwbQVBHWPx — ANI (@ANI) February 6, 2020 × "I have been speaking for 30-40 minutes but it took this long for the current to reach. Many tubelights are like this," Modi said prompting ruling NDA members to burst into laugh. Modi, who was in a witty mood, took several digs at Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury for frequently rising from his seat and interrupting him, saying that he is publicising 'Fit India' campaign of his government in Parliament. Responding to Chowdhury on the issue unemployment, Modi said he will resolve unemployment in the country but not his and of his party's. As soon as Prime Minister Modi entered the Lok Sabha premises he was welcomed by the BJP members by raising slogans of 'Jai Shri Ram' to which Congress responded by 'Mahatma Gandhi Zindabad' and 'Mahatma Gandhi Amar Rahe'. Responding to Congress leader Shashi Tharoor's criticism of the government, Modi suggested that Tharoor should have some soft corner for Kashmir, after all he was "son-in-law" of the region, referring to his late wife Sunanda Pushkar.

PM Modi fires salvos at opposition leaders, dubs Rahul Gandhi as tubelight

The deadly coronavirus outbreak is dominating news headlines across the globe. With over 350 people lost to the infection in China and thousands infected across the world, health experts and researchers are struggling to find a cure.&nbsp;

China's state-run news agency Xinhua on Friday reported that the cure of the deadly infection could come from a Chinese herbal concoction - the Shuanghuanglian oral liquid.&nbsp;

According to Xinhua, the Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica and the Wuhan Institute of Virology had found that that the liquid could be a possible way to prevent the virus.&nbsp;

The oral liquid is believed to be a herbal concoction commonly used to relieve regular flu, cold and cough.&nbsp;

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-news-chinese-authorities-ignored-early-reports-of-mysterious-coronavirus-by-doctor-report-278301">Chinese authorities ignored early reports of 'mysterious' coronavirus by doctor</a>

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Last week, China's National Health Commission issued a notice on the treatment of the coronavirus asking authorities to promote the use of traditional Chinese medicine for treatment.

However, the veracity of reports claiming Shuanghuanglian's magical properties in inhibiting coronavirus was met with much scepticism by many on social media in China.

Meanwhile, experts in Hong Kong say that they may be close to creating a vaccine to counter the virus but it will take around a year before it could hit the markets.&nbsp;

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The World Health Organization (WHO) says there is is no specific medicine or vaccine to prevent or treat the novel coronavirus.

Thai doctors, at best, have managed to see some success in treating severe cases of the new coronavirus with a combination of flu and HIV medications.

According to reports, the initial results showed vast improvement 48 hours after administering the treatment.

The drug treatment includes a mixture of anti-HIV drugs lopinavir and ritonavir, in combination with flu drug oseltamivir in large doses.

Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/battling-shortage-china-urgently-needs-masks-and-medical-equipment-to-tackle-coronavirus-278365">Battling shortage, China 'urgently needs' masks and medical equipment to tackle Coronavirus</a>

"This is not the cure, but the patient's condition has vastly improved. From testing positive for 10 days under our care, after applying this combination of medicine the test result became negative within 48 hours," a Thai lung specialist told reporters as reported by news agency Reuters.

Chinese health officials have already been administering HIV and flu drugs to fight the coronavirus. The use of the three together in a cocktail seemed to improve the treatment, the Thai doctors said.&nbsp;

The deadly coronavirus outbreak is dominating news headlines across the globe. With over 350 people lost to the infection in China and thousands infected across the world, health experts and researchers are struggling to find a cure.

The deadly coronavirus outbreak is dominating news headlines across the globe. With over 350 people lost to the infection in China and thousands infected across the world, health experts and researchers are struggling to find a cure. China's state-run news agency Xinhua on Friday reported that the cure of the deadly infection could come from a Chinese herbal concoction - the Shuanghuanglian oral liquid. According to Xinhua, the Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica and the Wuhan Institute of Virology had found that that the liquid could be a possible way to prevent the virus. The oral liquid is believed to be a herbal concoction commonly used to relieve regular flu, cold and cough. Also read: Chinese authorities ignored early reports of 'mysterious' coronavirus by doctor × Last week, China's National Health Commission issued a notice on the treatment of the coronavirus asking authorities to promote the use of traditional Chinese medicine for treatment. However, the veracity of reports claiming Shuanghuanglian's magical properties in inhibiting coronavirus was met with much scepticism by many on social media in China. Meanwhile, experts in Hong Kong say that they may be close to creating a vaccine to counter the virus but it will take around a year before it could hit the markets. Also read: Coronavirus a state disaster - Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijyan The World Health Organization (WHO) says there is is no specific medicine or vaccine to prevent or treat the novel coronavirus. Thai doctors, at best, have managed to see some success in treating severe cases of the new coronavirus with a combination of flu and HIV medications. According to reports, the initial results showed vast improvement 48 hours after administering the treatment. The drug treatment includes a mixture of anti-HIV drugs lopinavir and ritonavir, in combination with flu drug oseltamivir in large doses. Also read: Battling shortage, China 'urgently needs' masks and medical equipment to tackle Coronavirus "This is not the cure, but the patient's condition has vastly improved. From testing positive for 10 days under our care, after applying this combination of medicine the test result became negative within 48 hours," a Thai lung specialist told reporters as reported by news agency Reuters. Chinese health officials have already been administering HIV and flu drugs to fight the coronavirus. The use of the three together in a cocktail seemed to improve the treatment, the Thai doctors said.

Can traditional Chinese medicine provide clues to treating and preventing coronavirus? 

Police shot dead a man in south London on Sunday after two people were stabbed in what police described as a terrorism-related incident.

Some witnesses said the man had been armed with a machete. One described him as wearing silver canisters on his chest.

Police said the man they had shot had been pronounced dead. They said two people had been wounded in the attack in Streatham, a busy residential district south of the River Thames.

"We await updates on their condition," police said, adding the scene of the incident was now fully contained.

"The circumstances are being assessed; the incident has been declared as terrorist-related," the police said on Twitter.

A Western security source said the incident was related to Islamist militancy.

The local member of parliament, Bell Ribeiro-Addy, said one of the wounded was seriously hurt.

Sky News quoted Gulled Bulhan, a 19-year-old student from Streatham, as saying he witnessed the shooting in front of a shop.

Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/london-stabbing-incident-reported-many-injured-attacker-shot-down-by-police-278172">London -Stabbing incident reported, 2 injured; attacker shot down by police</a>

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"I was crossing the road when I saw a man with a machete and silver canisters on his chest being chased by what I assume was an undercover police officer - as they were in civilian clothing," Bulhan said.

"The man was then shot. I think I heard three gun shots but I can't quite remember."

Armed police cordoned off the area and said people should avoid the area.

In one video of the scene posted on Twitter, but not verified by Reuters, a man can be seen lying on the street while at least two armed police officers point their guns from behind an unmarked car with its blue lights flashing.

At least one helicopter flew overhead and police cars were in surrounding streets, with the area blocked off by tape.

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Twitter: "Thank you to all emergency services responding to the incident in Streatham, which the police have now declared as terrorism-related".

"My thoughts are with the injured and all those affected," he added.

The last such incident in London was in November, when police shot dead a man wearing a fake suicide vest who stabbed two people to death and wounded three more before being wrestled to the ground by bystanders.

That attack, at London Bridge, was carried out by a man with Islamist militant sympathies. He had been jailed for terrorism and released early.

London's mayor, Sadiq Khan, said in a statement after Sunday's incident: "Terrorists seek to divide us and to destroy our way of life - here in London we will never let them succeed."

Police shot dead a man in south London on Sunday after two people were stabbed in what police described as a terrorism-related incident. Some witnesses said the man had been armed with a machete.

Police shot dead a man in south London on Sunday after two people were stabbed in what police described as a terrorism-related incident. Some witnesses said the man had been armed with a machete. One described him as wearing silver canisters on his chest. Police said the man they had shot had been pronounced dead. They said two people had been wounded in the attack in Streatham, a busy residential district south of the River Thames. "We await updates on their condition," police said, adding the scene of the incident was now fully contained. "The circumstances are being assessed; the incident has been declared as terrorist-related," the police said on Twitter. A Western security source said the incident was related to Islamist militancy. The local member of parliament, Bell Ribeiro-Addy, said one of the wounded was seriously hurt. Sky News quoted Gulled Bulhan, a 19-year-old student from Streatham, as saying he witnessed the shooting in front of a shop. Also read: London -Stabbing incident reported, 2 injured; attacker shot down by police #INCIDENT A man has been shot by armed officers in #Streatham. At this stage it is believed a number of people have been stabbed. The circumstances are being assessed; the incident has been declared as terrorist-related. Please follow @metpoliceuk for updates — Metropolitan Police (@metpoliceuk) February 2, 2020 × "I was crossing the road when I saw a man with a machete and silver canisters on his chest being chased by what I assume was an undercover police officer - as they were in civilian clothing," Bulhan said. "The man was then shot. I think I heard three gun shots but I can't quite remember." Armed police cordoned off the area and said people should avoid the area. In one video of the scene posted on Twitter, but not verified by Reuters, a man can be seen lying on the street while at least two armed police officers point their guns from behind an unmarked car with its blue lights flashing. At least one helicopter flew overhead and police cars were in surrounding streets, with the area blocked off by tape. Thank you to all emergency services responding to the incident in Streatham, which the police have now declared as terrorism-related. My thoughts are with the injured and all those affected. — Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) February 2, 2020 × Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Twitter: "Thank you to all emergency services responding to the incident in Streatham, which the police have now declared as terrorism-related". "My thoughts are with the injured and all those affected," he added. The last such incident in London was in November, when police shot dead a man wearing a fake suicide vest who stabbed two people to death and wounded three more before being wrestled to the ground by bystanders. That attack, at London Bridge, was carried out by a man with Islamist militant sympathies. He had been jailed for terrorism and released early. London's mayor, Sadiq Khan, said in a statement after Sunday's incident: "Terrorists seek to divide us and to destroy our way of life - here in London we will never let them succeed."

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