<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-secretary-mike-pompeo-makes-history-in-pohnpei-courts-pacific-allies-240834">US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo</a> discussed maritime security, Iran and Yemen with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in a phone call on Wednesday.</p>

<p>"The secretary discussed heightened tensions in the region and the need for stronger maritime security in order to promote freedom of navigation," State Department spokeswoman Morgan Ortagus said in a statement.</p>

<p>Iran has seized three tanker ships in strategic Gulf waters in a month, and the United States has accused it of carrying out multiple attacks on ships in the region.</p>

<p>The US has been struggling to piece together an international coalition to protect cargo ships travelling through the Gulf, with allies concerned about being dragged into conflict with Iran.</p>

<p>Ortagus also said that the top US diplomat and the crown prince "discussed other bilateral and regional developments, including countering the Iranian regime's destabilizing activities."</p>

<p>Tensions between Washington and Tehran -- Saudi Arabia's arch foe -- have soared since US President Donald Trump pulled the United States out of a nuclear deal with Iran last year and imposed punishing sanctions.</p>

<p>Twelve months on from the US withdrawal, Iran responded by suspending some of its commitments under the nuclear deal.</p>

<p>Iran meanwhile shot down an American drone in June, with Trump saying he called off retaliatory air strikes at the last minute, and the United States says it has since downed one and possibly two of Tehran's unmanned aircraft, which the Islamic republic has denied.</p>

<p>On Yemen, "the secretary and the crown prince reaffirmed their strong support for UN Special Envoy Martin Griffiths' efforts to advance the political process," Ortagus said.</p>

<p>Saudi Arabia is locked in a bloody war in the country against the Iran-backed Huthis, a conflict that has killed tens of thousands of people, many of them civilians, relief agencies say.</p>

<p>Trump vetoed congressional resolutions last month that would have blocked arms sales to the kingdom that critics fear would aggravate the devastating Yemen war, which the UN said has triggered the world's worst humanitarian crisis.</p>


US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo discussed maritime security, Iran and Yemen with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in a phone call on Wednesday. "The secretary discussed heightened tensions in the region and the need for stronger maritime security in order to promote freedom of navigation," State Department spokeswoman Morgan Ortagus said in a statement.

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo discussed maritime security, Iran and Yemen with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in a phone call on Wednesday. "The secretary discussed heightened tensions in the region and the need for stronger maritime security in order to promote freedom of navigation," State Department spokeswoman Morgan Ortagus said in a statement. Iran has seized three tanker ships in strategic Gulf waters in a month, and the United States has accused it of carrying out multiple attacks on ships in the region. The US has been struggling to piece together an international coalition to protect cargo ships travelling through the Gulf, with allies concerned about being dragged into conflict with Iran. Ortagus also said that the top US diplomat and the crown prince "discussed other bilateral and regional developments, including countering the Iranian regime's destabilizing activities." Tensions between Washington and Tehran -- Saudi Arabia's arch foe -- have soared since US President Donald Trump pulled the United States out of a nuclear deal with Iran last year and imposed punishing sanctions. Twelve months on from the US withdrawal, Iran responded by suspending some of its commitments under the nuclear deal. Iran meanwhile shot down an American drone in June, with Trump saying he called off retaliatory air strikes at the last minute, and the United States says it has since downed one and possibly two of Tehran's unmanned aircraft, which the Islamic republic has denied. On Yemen, "the secretary and the crown prince reaffirmed their strong support for UN Special Envoy Martin Griffiths' efforts to advance the political process," Ortagus said. Saudi Arabia is locked in a bloody war in the country against the Iran-backed Huthis, a conflict that has killed tens of thousands of people, many of them civilians, relief agencies say. Trump vetoed congressional resolutions last month that would have blocked arms sales to the kingdom that critics fear would aggravate the devastating Yemen war, which the UN said has triggered the world's worst humanitarian crisis.

Pompeo talks maritime security, Iran with Saudi crown prince

<p>Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday chaired a high-level state committee meeting and approved five welfare projects worth Rs 265 crore for Puri.</p>

<p>The Infrastructure Development will be done under "Abhada Yojana" of the state government.</p>

<p>The government is of the view that Puri is the destination for the large number devotees from all over the world and it should be developed in order to provide high-quality service and facilities.</p>

<p>"Under these projects, 1250 shops, multi Level parking space with the accommodation facility of 400 cars each will be constructed. All the government offices including the Puri Collector`s office will be accommodated under a single roof. The municipal market will be renovated into a modern market complex and beautification work will be done," read a press release issued by the Chief Minister's Office.</p>

<p>All infrastructural development work will be carried out by the Works Department and Odisha Bridges and Construction Corporation Limited.&nbsp;</p>


Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday chaired a high-level state committee meeting and approved five welfare projects worth Rs 265 crore for Puri. The Infrastructure Development will be done under "Abhada Yojana" of the state government.

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday chaired a high-level state committee meeting and approved five welfare projects worth Rs 265 crore for Puri. The Infrastructure Development will be done under "Abhada Yojana" of the state government. The government is of the view that Puri is the destination for the large number devotees from all over the world and it should be developed in order to provide high-quality service and facilities. "Under these projects, 1250 shops, multi Level parking space with the accommodation facility of 400 cars each will be constructed. All the government offices including the Puri Collector`s office will be accommodated under a single roof. The municipal market will be renovated into a modern market complex and beautification work will be done," read a press release issued by the Chief Minister's Office. All infrastructural development work will be carried out by the Works Department and Odisha Bridges and Construction Corporation Limited.

Odisha government approves project worth Rs 265 crore for Puri's development

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be addressing the nation on Centre's move to abrogate <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/article-370-scrapped-special-privileges-and-autonomy-never-touched-lives-of-common-people-of-jammu-and-kashmir-241451">Article 370</a> on Thursday evening, 8 pm.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The prime minister is likely to explain the government's move as well as Centre's decision to split Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The government on Monday had announced the bifurcation of the state of Jammu and Kashmir. While Jammu and Kashmir will be a Union Territory with a legislature, Ladakh has been converted into a separate Union Territory sans legislature. The Union Territory of Ladakh will be administered by Delhi.</p>

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<p>"Together we are, together we shall rise and together we will fulfil the dreams of 130 crore Indians! A momentous occasion in our Parliamentary democracy, where landmark bills pertaining to Jammu and Kashmir have been passed with overwhelming support!," PM Modi had tweeted.</p>

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<p>"The Bills pertaining to Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh will ensure integration and empowerment. These steps will bring the youth into the mainstream and give them innumerable opportunities to showcase their skills and talents. Local infrastructure will significantly improve," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/article-370-responsible-for-corruption-poverty-underdevelopment-in-jammu-and-kashmir-amit-shah-240865">Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday</a> in Rajya Sabha said that the reason for corruption, poverty, underdevelopment and lack of investments in Jammu and Kashmir was Article 370.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I want to tell the people of J&amp;K what damage 370 &amp; 35A did to the state. It's because of these sections that democracy was never fully implemented, corruption increased in the state, that no development could take place," Shah stated.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, in retaliation to India's move Pakistan on Wednesday announced that it will be <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/abrogation-of-article-370-pakistan-downgrades-ties-with-india-looks-towards-china-for-support-241399">downgrading diplomatic ties with New Delhi</a>, expel Indian envoy to Pakistan Ajay Bisaria and new Pakistan&nbsp;high commissioner to India Moin-ul-Haq won't be sent to Delhi by Islamabad.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a statement, Pakistani foreign ministry said, "Pursuant to the decision of the National Security Committee today, the Government of India has been told to withdraw its High Commissioner to Pakistan."<br />
Adding, "The Indian Government has also been informed that Pakistan will not be sending its High Commissioner-designate to India."</p>

<p>Countries like UAE, Sri Lanka and the Maldives have backed India's move to scrap Article 370, Article 35A and bifurcate Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories (UTs).</p>

<p>The US Department of State on Wednesday said that it continues to "<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/we-support-direct-dialogue-between-india-pak-on-kashmir-us-state-department-241415">support direct dialogue between India and Pakistan</a> on Kashmir and other issues of concern".</p>

<p>In a similar statement, representative Eliot L. Engel, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Senator Bob Menendez, Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee said that Pakistan must refrain from any retaliatory aggression - including support for infiltrations across the Line of Control in the wake of India scrapping Article 370 which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be addressing the nation on Centre's move to abrogate Article 370 on Thursday evening, 8 pm. The prime minister is likely to explain the government's move as well as Centre's decision to split Jammu and Kashmir.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be addressing the nation on Centre's move to abrogate Article 370 on Thursday evening, 8 pm. The prime minister is likely to explain the government's move as well as Centre's decision to split Jammu and Kashmir. The government on Monday had announced the bifurcation of the state of Jammu and Kashmir. While Jammu and Kashmir will be a Union Territory with a legislature, Ladakh has been converted into a separate Union Territory sans legislature. The Union Territory of Ladakh will be administered by Delhi. Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi will be addressing the nation at 8 PM today. — PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 8, 2019 × "Together we are, together we shall rise and together we will fulfil the dreams of 130 crore Indians! A momentous occasion in our Parliamentary democracy, where landmark bills pertaining to Jammu and Kashmir have been passed with overwhelming support!," PM Modi had tweeted. The Bills pertaining to Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh will ensure integration and empowerment. These steps will bring the youth into the mainstream and give them innumerable opportunities to showcase their skills and talents. Local infrastructure will significantly improve. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 6, 2019 × "The Bills pertaining to Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh will ensure integration and empowerment. These steps will bring the youth into the mainstream and give them innumerable opportunities to showcase their skills and talents. Local infrastructure will significantly improve," he added. Special congratulations to the people of Ladakh! It is a matter of great joy that their long-standing demand of being declared a Union Territory has been fulfilled. This decision will give impetus to the overall prosperity of the region and ensure better developmental facilities. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 6, 2019 × Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday in Rajya Sabha said that the reason for corruption, poverty, underdevelopment and lack of investments in Jammu and Kashmir was Article 370. "I want to tell the people of J&K what damage 370 & 35A did to the state. It's because of these sections that democracy was never fully implemented, corruption increased in the state, that no development could take place," Shah stated. Meanwhile, in retaliation to India's move Pakistan on Wednesday announced that it will be downgrading diplomatic ties with New Delhi, expel Indian envoy to Pakistan Ajay Bisaria and new Pakistan high commissioner to India Moin-ul-Haq won't be sent to Delhi by Islamabad. In a statement, Pakistani foreign ministry said, "Pursuant to the decision of the National Security Committee today, the Government of India has been told to withdraw its High Commissioner to Pakistan." Adding, "The Indian Government has also been informed that Pakistan will not be sending its High Commissioner-designate to India." Countries like UAE, Sri Lanka and the Maldives have backed India's move to scrap Article 370, Article 35A and bifurcate Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories (UTs). The US Department of State on Wednesday said that it continues to "support direct dialogue between India and Pakistan on Kashmir and other issues of concern". In a similar statement, representative Eliot L. Engel, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Senator Bob Menendez, Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee said that Pakistan must refrain from any retaliatory aggression - including support for infiltrations across the Line of Control in the wake of India scrapping Article 370 which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir. (With inputs from agencies)

PM Modi to address nation at 8pm today after scrapping Article 370

<p>Maryam Nawaz, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/maryam-nawaz-to-appear-before-nab-today-in-chaudhry-sugar-mills-case-239737">daughter of jailed former Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif</a>, was arrested on Thursday for failing to appear before Pakistan's National Accountability Bureau&nbsp;(NAB)&nbsp;in Chaudhry Sugar Mills case.</p>

<p>Maryam was set to appear before the NAB in the graft probe. She was arrested outside Kotlakhpat jail today when she was visiting her father, former Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif.</p>

<p>The accountability watchdog had earlier summoned Maryam's siblings, Hassan Nawaz, and Hussain Nawaz, on suspicion of being stakeholders in the Chaudhry Sugar Mills, news agency ANI reported.</p>

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<p>The evidence against the owners of the sugar mills came to the fore during the investigation against Shehbaz Sharif and his sons Hamza and Salman in money laundering and income beyond means case.</p>

<p>The NAB has purportedly traced numerous telegraphic transfers (TTs) worth millions of rupees by the Sharif family including Maryam, ANI reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The NAB has launched another investigation against members of the Sharif family, and in this regard.</p>

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Maryam Nawaz, daughter of jailed former Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif, was arrested on Thursday for failing to appear before Pakistan's National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in Chaudhry Sugar Mills case.

Maryam Nawaz, daughter of jailed former Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif, was arrested on Thursday for failing to appear before Pakistan's National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in Chaudhry Sugar Mills case. Maryam was set to appear before the NAB in the graft probe. She was arrested outside Kotlakhpat jail today when she was visiting her father, former Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif. The accountability watchdog had earlier summoned Maryam's siblings, Hassan Nawaz, and Hussain Nawaz, on suspicion of being stakeholders in the Chaudhry Sugar Mills, news agency ANI reported. Maryam Nawaz, daughter of former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has been arrested by National Accountability Bureau (NAB): Pakistan media (File pic) pic.twitter.com/WVGLSiWjW8 — ANI (@ANI) August 8, 2019 × The evidence against the owners of the sugar mills came to the fore during the investigation against Shehbaz Sharif and his sons Hamza and Salman in money laundering and income beyond means case. The NAB has purportedly traced numerous telegraphic transfers (TTs) worth millions of rupees by the Sharif family including Maryam, ANI reported. The NAB has launched another investigation against members of the Sharif family, and in this regard. (With inputs from ANI)

Pakistan: Maryam Nawaz arrested for failing to appear before National Accountability Bureau

<p>The world must overhaul how it feeds itself and manages Earth's forests, pasture and resources in order to avoid food insecurity and the worst impacts of climate change, a landmark UN assessment said Thursday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Intergovernmental Panel for Climate Change warned that failure to act rapidly on reducing land degradation, food waste and agriculture's carbon footprint could challenge food systems and undermine efforts to head off disastrous global warming.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Intergovernmental Panel for Climate Change on Thursday delivered the most comprehensive scientific overview yet of the links between the land we live off and global warming.</p>

<p>The report was compiled by more than 100 climate and land use scientists, drawing on thousands of data sets.</p>

<p>It depicts a world ravaged by humankind's insatiable appetite for food and natural resources.</p>

<p>Human activity is now imprinted on more than 70 per cent of all ice-free land on Earth; agriculture uses 70 per cent of the planet's freshwater.</p>

<p>At the same time, human activity is expanding the world's deserts, with the area of dryland experiencing drought increasing around 1 per cent each year.</p>

<p>Land, with its soil, vegetation and ability to reflect much of the Sun's heat, sucked up as much as 29 per cent of mankind's CO2 emissions in the decade to 2016.</p>

<p>But as temperatures rise across the globe, there are fears that absorption rate will slow.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The land is also a source of greenhouse gases, with agriculture, forestry and other activities accounting for 23 per cent of total net man-made emissions.</p>

<p><strong>1.5C already? </strong></p>

<p>The IPCC sprung to global attention in 2018 with its assessment on how to limit global warming to 1.5C (2.6 Fahrenheit), as aimed for in the Paris climate deal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It spelt out the need for drastic greenhouse gas emissions cuts achieved partly by a near-immediate fall in fossil fuel consumption.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earth's surface has already heated 1C since pre-industrial times, but temperatures on land rise faster than in the ocean.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Thursday's report suggested that compared with the pre-industrial average, land temperatures have already risen 1.53C.</p>

<p>It highlighted an increased risk of crop vulnerability, land degradation and extreme weather events exacerbated by climate change, with women, children and the elderly at most immediate risk.</p>

<p>It also warned that the risk of food insecurity would go from "high" under 1.5C of warming, to "very high" under 2C.</p>

<p><strong>Overweight, underfed</strong></p>

<p>Between 25-30 per cent of all food produced is currently lost or wasted.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This waste comes amid an epoch of vastly heightened meat and fat consumption in wealthy nations, and indeed global per capita food calories have increased around one third since 1961.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Two billion adults are classified as overweight or obese, while at least 820 million people go to bed hungry every night.</p>

<p><strong>Trade-offs</strong></p>

<p>The report looks at ways that humanity can use land to combat climate change. It stresses the value of maintaining and even restoring forests to suck carbon from the atmosphere.</p>

<p>In addition, it runs the rule over bioenergy schemes, including as yet untested systems that use biomass to sequester greenhouse gases, and later get burned for energy as an alternative to fossil fuels.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But the area of land needed to keep to a 1.5-C limit varies in projections depending on global consumption patterns in the decades to come.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Even under a low-consumption trajectory, where populations rise slower than anticipated in a less resource-intensive world, a "high risk" of food insecurity occurs in the IPCC models at warming between 2.5-3.5C.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For a world on its current consumption path, that happens at just 1.3C.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The report warns that land given over to bioenergy at the scale required to scrub out global missions, could "increase risks for desertification, land degradation, food security and sustainable development".</p>

<p><strong>Emissions reductions</strong></p>

<p>The land use assessment repeats the 1.5C report warning that man-made greenhouse gas emissions need to start falling immediately in order to avoid "irreversible loss in land ecosystem functions and services required for food, health, habitable settlements and production".&nbsp;<br />
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The world must overhaul how it feeds itself and manages Earth's forests, pasture and resources in order to avoid food insecurity and the worst impacts of climate change, a landmark UN assessment said Thursday.

The world must overhaul how it feeds itself and manages Earth's forests, pasture and resources in order to avoid food insecurity and the worst impacts of climate change, a landmark UN assessment said Thursday. The Intergovernmental Panel for Climate Change warned that failure to act rapidly on reducing land degradation, food waste and agriculture's carbon footprint could challenge food systems and undermine efforts to head off disastrous global warming. The Intergovernmental Panel for Climate Change on Thursday delivered the most comprehensive scientific overview yet of the links between the land we live off and global warming. The report was compiled by more than 100 climate and land use scientists, drawing on thousands of data sets. It depicts a world ravaged by humankind's insatiable appetite for food and natural resources. Human activity is now imprinted on more than 70 per cent of all ice-free land on Earth; agriculture uses 70 per cent of the planet's freshwater. At the same time, human activity is expanding the world's deserts, with the area of dryland experiencing drought increasing around 1 per cent each year. Land, with its soil, vegetation and ability to reflect much of the Sun's heat, sucked up as much as 29 per cent of mankind's CO2 emissions in the decade to 2016. But as temperatures rise across the globe, there are fears that absorption rate will slow. The land is also a source of greenhouse gases, with agriculture, forestry and other activities accounting for 23 per cent of total net man-made emissions. 1.5C already? The IPCC sprung to global attention in 2018 with its assessment on how to limit global warming to 1.5C (2.6 Fahrenheit), as aimed for in the Paris climate deal. It spelt out the need for drastic greenhouse gas emissions cuts achieved partly by a near-immediate fall in fossil fuel consumption. Earth's surface has already heated 1C since pre-industrial times, but temperatures on land rise faster than in the ocean. Thursday's report suggested that compared with the pre-industrial average, land temperatures have already risen 1.53C. It highlighted an increased risk of crop vulnerability, land degradation and extreme weather events exacerbated by climate change, with women, children and the elderly at most immediate risk. It also warned that the risk of food insecurity would go from "high" under 1.5C of warming, to "very high" under 2C. Overweight, underfed Between 25-30 per cent of all food produced is currently lost or wasted. This waste comes amid an epoch of vastly heightened meat and fat consumption in wealthy nations, and indeed global per capita food calories have increased around one third since 1961. Two billion adults are classified as overweight or obese, while at least 820 million people go to bed hungry every night. Trade-offs The report looks at ways that humanity can use land to combat climate change. It stresses the value of maintaining and even restoring forests to suck carbon from the atmosphere. In addition, it runs the rule over bioenergy schemes, including as yet untested systems that use biomass to sequester greenhouse gases, and later get burned for energy as an alternative to fossil fuels. But the area of land needed to keep to a 1.5-C limit varies in projections depending on global consumption patterns in the decades to come. Even under a low-consumption trajectory, where populations rise slower than anticipated in a less resource-intensive world, a "high risk" of food insecurity occurs in the IPCC models at warming between 2.5-3.5C. For a world on its current consumption path, that happens at just 1.3C. The report warns that land given over to bioenergy at the scale required to scrub out global missions, could "increase risks for desertification, land degradation, food security and sustainable development". Emissions reductions The land use assessment repeats the 1.5C report warning that man-made greenhouse gas emissions need to start falling immediately in order to avoid "irreversible loss in land ecosystem functions and services required for food, health, habitable settlements and production".

In landmark assessment, UN body suggests ways to avoid food insecurity, worst impacts of climate change

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<p>Arsenal&nbsp;could bolster their defence significantly in the final 24 hours before the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/var-will-cause-controversy-admits-premier-league-chief-237312">Premier League </a>transfer window closes&nbsp;on&nbsp;Thursday with the signings of Kieran&nbsp;Tierney&nbsp;and David&nbsp;Luiz, according to&nbsp;reports.</p>

<p>Scottish left-back&nbsp;Tierney&nbsp;has been a target all summer for the Gunners, who have had two bids previously rejected by Celtic.</p>

<p>However,&nbsp;Tierney, who sat out Celtic's 1-1 draw with CFR Cluj in Romania&nbsp;on&nbsp;Wednesday as he recovers from a hernia operation, is set to travel to London after the clubs finally agreed&nbsp;on&nbsp;the payment structure of a £25 million move according to widespread&nbsp;reports.</p>

<p>"I've said the last few days it wouldn't surprise me," Celtic boss Neil Lennon told the BBC&nbsp;on&nbsp;the possibility of losing&nbsp;Tierney.</p>

<p>"If he goes, he goes with everyone's best wishes. He's an outstanding talent and a great kid."</p>

<p>Arsenal's long search for centre-back cover could also be resolved&nbsp;on&nbsp;Thursday should&nbsp;Luiz&nbsp;move across London from <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-arsenals-sead-kolasinac-fights-back-masked-robbers-in-north-london-238570">Chelsea.</a></p>

<p>The 32-year-old did not train with the rest of his Chelsea teammates&nbsp;on&nbsp;Wednesday.</p>

<p>"If we can&nbsp;on&nbsp;the last day, we will try to sign another centre-back, but one who has the capacity to help us," said&nbsp;Arsenal&nbsp;coach Unai Emery.</p>

<p>Arsenal&nbsp;conceded 51 goals in the Premier League last season to miss out&nbsp;on&nbsp;Champions League football for a third consecutive season.</p>


Arsenal could bolster their defence significantly in the final 24 hours before the Premier League transfer window closes on Thursday with the signings of Kieran Tierney and David Luiz, according to reports.

Arsenal could bolster their defence significantly in the final 24 hours before the Premier League transfer window closes on Thursday with the signings of Kieran Tierney and David Luiz, according to reports. Scottish left-back Tierney has been a target all summer for the Gunners, who have had two bids previously rejected by Celtic. However, Tierney, who sat out Celtic's 1-1 draw with CFR Cluj in Romania on Wednesday as he recovers from a hernia operation, is set to travel to London after the clubs finally agreed on the payment structure of a £25 million move according to widespread reports. "I've said the last few days it wouldn't surprise me," Celtic boss Neil Lennon told the BBC on the possibility of losing Tierney. "If he goes, he goes with everyone's best wishes. He's an outstanding talent and a great kid." Arsenal's long search for centre-back cover could also be resolved on Thursday should Luiz move across London from Chelsea. The 32-year-old did not train with the rest of his Chelsea teammates on Wednesday. "If we can on the last day, we will try to sign another centre-back, but one who has the capacity to help us," said Arsenal coach Unai Emery. Arsenal conceded 51 goals in the Premier League last season to miss out on Champions League football for a third consecutive season.

Arsenal agree deal for Tierney, closing in on Luiz

<p>Five teams of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) were airlifted from Punjab for the rescue operations in the flood-hit state of Maharashtra, sources said on Thursday.</p>

<p>The teams will arrive in Pune and spread to flood-affected areas of Sangli and Kolhapur.</p>

<p>Till now, the NDRF has rescued over 3,000 and 2, 900 people from Kolhapur and Sangli district, respectively.</p>

<p>As per an official statement by Divisional Commissioner of Pune Division, Deepak Mhaisekar, four people have died in Pune, seven in Satara, two in Sangli, two in Kolhapur and one in Solapur.</p>

<p>A total of 1,32,360 people from 28,397 families have been evacuated from these districts, it stated.</p>

<p>Incessant rains in several parts across the state have resulted in massive waterlogging and flood-like situation.</p>

<p>Rescue and relief operations are underway on a war footing in the rain-affected areas of the state.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, all trains services on Pune - Miraj section have been suspended with effect from Wednesday night, Central Railway officials said.</p>

<p>The decision was taken after the water level exceeds danger level at the bridge near Bhilavadi railway station.</p>

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Five teams of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) were airlifted from Punjab for the rescue operations in the flood-hit state of Maharashtra, sources said on Thursday.

Five teams of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) were airlifted from Punjab for the rescue operations in the flood-hit state of Maharashtra, sources said on Thursday. The teams will arrive in Pune and spread to flood-affected areas of Sangli and Kolhapur. Till now, the NDRF has rescued over 3,000 and 2, 900 people from Kolhapur and Sangli district, respectively. As per an official statement by Divisional Commissioner of Pune Division, Deepak Mhaisekar, four people have died in Pune, seven in Satara, two in Sangli, two in Kolhapur and one in Solapur. A total of 1,32,360 people from 28,397 families have been evacuated from these districts, it stated. Incessant rains in several parts across the state have resulted in massive waterlogging and flood-like situation. Rescue and relief operations are underway on a war footing in the rain-affected areas of the state. Meanwhile, all trains services on Pune - Miraj section have been suspended with effect from Wednesday night, Central Railway officials said. The decision was taken after the water level exceeds danger level at the bridge near Bhilavadi railway station.

Maharashtra floods: Five teams of NDRF airlifted to Pune

<p>The country came to a standstill when the news of former external affairs minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/i-was-waiting-to-see-this-day-in-my-lifetime-said-sushma-swaraj-in-final-tweet-241263">Sushma Swaraj's sudden demise</a> made headlines on Tuesday night.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Iron lady", "affable person", "extraordinary parliamentarian", "prolific orator"&nbsp;were some of the phrases of praise used for Swaraj in her memory by political leaders, including <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/sushma-swarajs-demise-is-a-personal-loss-pm-modi-241253">Prime Minister Narendra Modi</a>.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Besides her strong personality and her indelible contribution to the growth of the Bharatiya Janata Party and her service to the nation, Swaraj will also be remembered as a soft-spoken person who bore empathy and worked tirelessly.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Many remember her as the most approachable foreign minister, who responded to every distress call addressed to her with utmost urgency and sensitivity - a minister who brought foreign policy to <em>aam admi</em>.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Even if you are stuck on the Mars, Indian Embassy there will help you," Swaraj had tweeted in 2017.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Swaraj's loss leaves behind an irreparable void in the political fabric of the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 67-year-old accepted tough challenges which helped the BJP break new grounds.</p>

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<p>Swaraj effectively handled diplomacy during the surgical strikes, aerial strikes and the Doklam stand-off with China. Her efforts to help the diaspora in their hour of need were widely noted and appreciated and she brought the ministry closer to the citizens.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She had friends across the political spectrum and was held in high regard by all leaders of all parties.</p>

<p>Born on February 14, 1952, at Ambala in Haryana to a middle-class family, she studied law from Panjab University Chandigarh, and in 1973 registered as an advocate. She married lawyer Swaraj Kaushal, who later served as governor of Mizoram.</p>

<p>She was active till her last breath, her last tweet came on Tuesday after the Parliament passed the bill to reorganise Jammu and Kashmir and resolution to repeal Article 370.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Thank you Prime Minister. Thank you very much. I was waiting to see this day in my lifetime," she tweeted hours before she passed away, exhibiting that the nation and her government were on her mind till her last breath.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/sushma-swarajs-political-career-linked-to-rise-rise-of-bjp-241254">Swaraj was rushed to AIIMS, Delhi</a> after suffering a cardiac arrest on Tuesday evening. She breathed her last after doctors failed to revive her after trying for over an hour.&nbsp;</p>

<p>President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid their tributes to Swaraj at her residence in Delhi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Swaraj's mortal remains will be taken to the BJP headquarters later in the day. Her rites will take place after 3 pm, she will be cremated with full state honours.&nbsp;</p>

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The country came to a standstill when the news of former external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj's sudden demise made headlines on Tuesday night. "Iron lady", "affable person", "extraordinary parliamentarian", "prolific orator" were some of the phrases of praise used for Swaraj in her memory by political leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The country came to a standstill when the news of former external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj's sudden demise made headlines on Tuesday night. "Iron lady", "affable person", "extraordinary parliamentarian", "prolific orator" were some of the phrases of praise used for Swaraj in her memory by political leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Besides her strong personality and her indelible contribution to the growth of the Bharatiya Janata Party and her service to the nation, Swaraj will also be remembered as a soft-spoken person who bore empathy and worked tirelessly. Many remember her as the most approachable foreign minister, who responded to every distress call addressed to her with utmost urgency and sensitivity - a minister who brought foreign policy to aam admi. Even if you are stuck on the Mars, Indian Embassy there will help you. https://t.co/Smg1oXKZXD — Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) June 8, 2017 × "Even if you are stuck on the Mars, Indian Embassy there will help you," Swaraj had tweeted in 2017. Swaraj's loss leaves behind an irreparable void in the political fabric of the country. The 67-year-old accepted tough challenges which helped the BJP break new grounds. Swaraj effectively handled diplomacy during the surgical strikes, aerial strikes and the Doklam stand-off with China. Her efforts to help the diaspora in their hour of need were widely noted and appreciated and she brought the ministry closer to the citizens. She had friends across the political spectrum and was held in high regard by all leaders of all parties. Born on February 14, 1952, at Ambala in Haryana to a middle-class family, she studied law from Panjab University Chandigarh, and in 1973 registered as an advocate. She married lawyer Swaraj Kaushal, who later served as governor of Mizoram. She was active till her last breath, her last tweet came on Tuesday after the Parliament passed the bill to reorganise Jammu and Kashmir and resolution to repeal Article 370. Sushma Swaraj: BJP's most prominent woman face passes away at 67 "Thank you Prime Minister. Thank you very much. I was waiting to see this day in my lifetime," she tweeted hours before she passed away, exhibiting that the nation and her government were on her mind till her last breath. Swaraj was rushed to AIIMS, Delhi after suffering a cardiac arrest on Tuesday evening. She breathed her last after doctors failed to revive her after trying for over an hour. President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid their tributes to Swaraj at her residence in Delhi. Swaraj's mortal remains will be taken to the BJP headquarters later in the day. Her rites will take place after 3 pm, she will be cremated with full state honours.

Sushma Swaraj brought foreign policy to people, addressed every distress call

<p>Expressing condolences on the death of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/president-kovind-mayawati-pay-tributes-to-sushma-swaraj-at-her-residence-241276">former external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj</a>, veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Lal Krishna Advani said that the nation has lost a remarkable leader.</p>

<p>"The nation has lost a remarkable leader. To me, it is an irreparable loss and I will miss Sushmaji's presence immensely. May her soul rest in peace. My heartfelt condolences to Swaraj Ji, Bansuri and all members of her family. Om Shanti", LK Advani said in a condolence message.</p>

<p>Advani recalled his time as the party president in the eighties when he inducted a young <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/from-leaders-politicians-celebrities-to-common-man-all-flood-twitter-in-memory-of-sushma-swaraj-241242">Sushma Swaraj</a> into his team, calling her a 'promising young activist'.</p>

<p>"Sushmaji was someone who I have known and worked with since the beginning of her illustrious innings in the Bharatiya Janata Party. When I was the President of the BJP in the eighties, she was a promising young activist who I had inducted into my team", said Advani.</p>

<p>Praising the seven-time MP's leadership and oratory skills, he said, "Over the years, she became one of the most popular and prominent leaders of our party- in fact, a role model for women leaders. A brilliant orator, I was often amazed at her ability to recall incidents, events and present them with utmost clarity and eloquence."</p>

<p>"Sushmaji was also a fine human being. She touched everyone with her warmth and compassionate nature. I do not recall a single year when she missed bringing my favourite chocolate cake to me on my birthday." Advani added.</p>

<p>Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik also expressed his deep condolences over the passing away of Sushma Swaraj and called her an icon for millions of women in the country.</p>

<p><strong>Watch: Tearful PM Modi pays tribute to Sushma Swaraj</strong></p>

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<p>"Sushma Ji was a people's Minister in its truest sense. As a self-made public persona, she was an icon for millions of women of this country to be inspired. She was always out to help stranded Indians anywhere in the world. She was in the forefront in using social media for providing instant assistance to people in distress. Her multi-linguistic skills with convincing oratory made her a leader of the masses. She was respected across the spectrum of the socio-political milieu in India.", Patnaik said.</p>

<p>Puducherry Lieutenant-Governor Dr Kiran Bedi also paid her tribute to the former External Affairs Minister.</p>

<p>"Shall miss her presence @SushmaSwaraj. And the shared memories as a friend debating together during our university days in Chandigarh. My condolences to Swaraj Kaushal &amp; Family. Life is pleasant. Death is peaceful. It's the transition that's troublesome. Isaac Asimov", Bedi tweeted.</p>

<p>An affable leader, an able administrator and an impressive orator - Sushma Swaraj was one of the most prominent faces of the BJP who immensely contributed to the party's growth.</p>

<p>Swaraj was admitted to All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) following a deterioration in her health.</p>

<p>According to sources at AIIMS, the 67-year-old was feeling restless at 9 pm and reached the hospital at around 9:30 pm in an ambulance.</p>

<p>A team of doctors tried to revive her for 70 to 80 minutes but failed in their attempt.</p>

<p>Swaraj was declared dead at 10:50 pm. Swaraj was appointed the foreign minister in the first term of Modi government in 2014. She opted out of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections citing health reasons.&nbsp;<br />
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Expressing condolences on the death of former external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj, veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Lal Krishna Advani said that the nation has lost a remarkable leader.

Expressing condolences on the death of former external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj, veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Lal Krishna Advani said that the nation has lost a remarkable leader. "The nation has lost a remarkable leader. To me, it is an irreparable loss and I will miss Sushmaji's presence immensely. May her soul rest in peace. My heartfelt condolences to Swaraj Ji, Bansuri and all members of her family. Om Shanti", LK Advani said in a condolence message. Advani recalled his time as the party president in the eighties when he inducted a young Sushma Swaraj into his team, calling her a 'promising young activist'. "Sushmaji was someone who I have known and worked with since the beginning of her illustrious innings in the Bharatiya Janata Party. When I was the President of the BJP in the eighties, she was a promising young activist who I had inducted into my team", said Advani. Praising the seven-time MP's leadership and oratory skills, he said, "Over the years, she became one of the most popular and prominent leaders of our party- in fact, a role model for women leaders. A brilliant orator, I was often amazed at her ability to recall incidents, events and present them with utmost clarity and eloquence." "Sushmaji was also a fine human being. She touched everyone with her warmth and compassionate nature. I do not recall a single year when she missed bringing my favourite chocolate cake to me on my birthday." Advani added. Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik also expressed his deep condolences over the passing away of Sushma Swaraj and called her an icon for millions of women in the country. Watch: Tearful PM Modi pays tribute to Sushma Swaraj × "Sushma Ji was a people's Minister in its truest sense. As a self-made public persona, she was an icon for millions of women of this country to be inspired. She was always out to help stranded Indians anywhere in the world. She was in the forefront in using social media for providing instant assistance to people in distress. Her multi-linguistic skills with convincing oratory made her a leader of the masses. She was respected across the spectrum of the socio-political milieu in India.", Patnaik said. Puducherry Lieutenant-Governor Dr Kiran Bedi also paid her tribute to the former External Affairs Minister. "Shall miss her presence @SushmaSwaraj. And the shared memories as a friend debating together during our university days in Chandigarh. My condolences to Swaraj Kaushal & Family. Life is pleasant. Death is peaceful. It's the transition that's troublesome. Isaac Asimov", Bedi tweeted. An affable leader, an able administrator and an impressive orator - Sushma Swaraj was one of the most prominent faces of the BJP who immensely contributed to the party's growth. Swaraj was admitted to All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) following a deterioration in her health. According to sources at AIIMS, the 67-year-old was feeling restless at 9 pm and reached the hospital at around 9:30 pm in an ambulance. A team of doctors tried to revive her for 70 to 80 minutes but failed in their attempt. Swaraj was declared dead at 10:50 pm. Swaraj was appointed the foreign minister in the first term of Modi government in 2014. She opted out of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections citing health reasons.

Nation has lost a remarkable leader: LK Advani pays homage to Sushma Swaraj

<p>Wednesday morning saw political leaders and BJP stalwarts arriving at <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/sushma-swaraj-to-be-cremated-with-full-state-honours-on-wednesday-afternoon-bjp-241240">former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj's</a> residence to pay their tributes and get her glimpse for the last time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid their <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/i-was-waiting-to-see-this-day-in-my-lifetime-said-sushma-swaraj-in-final-tweet-241263">tributes to Swaraj</a> at her residence in Delhi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Clad in white kurta-pyjama, PM Modi bore a sombre look on his face, paid his tribute to the 'Iron Lady'&nbsp;and went on to express his condolences to the Swaraj family.</p>

<p>He held on to Sushma's husband Swaraj Kaushal's hand and listened to him patiently.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Union Home Minister Amit Shah also arrived at her residence to pay last respects. Former deputy PM LK Advani, Rahul Gandhi, UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi, former PM Manmohan Singh, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Chief Mayawati, were also present.</p>

<p>Kerala's former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, Trinamool Congress MP Derek O'Brien, Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi were among those who arrived at her residence. Bharatiya Janata Party leader Hema Malini, Yog guru Ramdev, Delhi Lt Governor Anil Baijal were also in attendance.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Swaraj's mortal remains will be taken to the BJP headquarters later in the day from her residence. Her rites will take place after 3 pm, she will be cremated with full state honours.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, the Delhi government has announced a two-day state mourning on the sudden demise of Sushma Swaraj.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"There will be no cultural events during this period in the state," a statement from issued by Delhi government read.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Her rise in politics coincided in some ways with the growth of BJP as a party. She left a mark in roles as a union minister in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government, as leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha from 2009 to 2014, and as External Affairs Minister in the first term of Narendra Modi government.</p>

<p>A four-time member of Lok Sabha and three-time of Rajya Sabha, she did not contest in 2019 Lok Sabha elections citing her bad health.</p>

<p>The 67-year-old accepted tough challenges which helped the BJP break new grounds.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Swaraj was rushed to AIIMS, Delhi after suffering a cardiac arrest on Tuesday evening. She breathed her last after doctors failed to revive her after trying for over an hour.&nbsp;</p>


Wednesday morning saw political leaders and BJP stalwarts arriving at former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj's residence to pay their tributes and get her glimpse for the last time.

Wednesday morning saw political leaders and BJP stalwarts arriving at former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj's residence to pay their tributes and get her glimpse for the last time. President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid their tributes to Swaraj at her residence in Delhi. Clad in white kurta-pyjama, PM Modi bore a sombre look on his face, paid his tribute to the 'Iron Lady' and went on to express his condolences to the Swaraj family. He held on to Sushma's husband Swaraj Kaushal's hand and listened to him patiently. Union Home Minister Amit Shah also arrived at her residence to pay last respects. Former deputy PM LK Advani, Rahul Gandhi, UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi, former PM Manmohan Singh, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Chief Mayawati, were also present. Kerala's former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, Trinamool Congress MP Derek O'Brien, Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi were among those who arrived at her residence. Bharatiya Janata Party leader Hema Malini, Yog guru Ramdev, Delhi Lt Governor Anil Baijal were also in attendance. #WATCH Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays last respects to former External Affairs Minister and BJP leader #SushmaSwaraj. pic.twitter.com/Sv02MtoSiH — ANI (@ANI) August 7, 2019 × Swaraj's mortal remains will be taken to the BJP headquarters later in the day from her residence. Her rites will take place after 3 pm, she will be cremated with full state honours. Delhi: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla pays last respect to former External Affairs Minister & BJP leader #SushmaSwaraj, at her residence. She passed away last night due to cardiac arrest. pic.twitter.com/DTRJEBM4mC — ANI (@ANI) August 7, 2019 × Meanwhile, the Delhi government has announced a two-day state mourning on the sudden demise of Sushma Swaraj. Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind pays last tribute to former External Affairs Minister & Bharatiya Janata Party leader #SushmaSwaraj, at her residence. pic.twitter.com/7IAj9WINol — ANI (@ANI) August 7, 2019 × "There will be no cultural events during this period in the state," a statement from issued by Delhi government read. Sushma Swaraj was one of the most prominent faces of the BJP who immensely contributed to the party's growth and never shied away from taking challenges. Sushma Swaraj: BJP's most prominent woman face passes away at 67 Her rise in politics coincided in some ways with the growth of BJP as a party. She left a mark in roles as a union minister in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government, as leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha from 2009 to 2014, and as External Affairs Minister in the first term of Narendra Modi government. A four-time member of Lok Sabha and three-time of Rajya Sabha, she did not contest in 2019 Lok Sabha elections citing her bad health. The 67-year-old accepted tough challenges which helped the BJP break new grounds. Swaraj was rushed to AIIMS, Delhi after suffering a cardiac arrest on Tuesday evening. She breathed her last after doctors failed to revive her after trying for over an hour.

PM Modi, President Kovind, Amit Shah pay tribute to Sushma Swaraj at her residence

<p>The India Meteorological Department said that isolated places over Konkan, Goa, South Interior, Coastal Karnataka and Odisha are likely to receive heavy rainfall on Wednesday.</p>

<p>"Heavy to very heavy rainfall with extremely heavy falls at isolated places over Chhattisgarh, East Madhya Pradesh, Madhya Maharashtra, West Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Telangana, North Interior Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu," the weather forecasting stated in its All India Weather Warning Bulletin.</p>

<p>Heavy rainfall is also witnessed at isolated places over Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, West Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Gangetic West Bengal, Gujarat region, Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Lakshadweep.</p>

<p>Strong winds, speed reaching 40-50 kmph, are likely to prevail over the entire Arabian Sea and West Coast and central and north Bay of Bengal, West Bengal and Odisha coasts.</p>

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The India Meteorological Department said that isolated places over Konkan, Goa, South Interior, Coastal Karnataka and Odisha are likely to receive heavy rainfall on Wednesday.

The India Meteorological Department said that isolated places over Konkan, Goa, South Interior, Coastal Karnataka and Odisha are likely to receive heavy rainfall on Wednesday. "Heavy to very heavy rainfall with extremely heavy falls at isolated places over Chhattisgarh, East Madhya Pradesh, Madhya Maharashtra, West Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Telangana, North Interior Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu," the weather forecasting stated in its All India Weather Warning Bulletin. Heavy rainfall is also witnessed at isolated places over Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, West Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Gangetic West Bengal, Gujarat region, Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Lakshadweep. Strong winds, speed reaching 40-50 kmph, are likely to prevail over the entire Arabian Sea and West Coast and central and north Bay of Bengal, West Bengal and Odisha coasts. The organisation has advised fishermen not to venture into these areas.

IMD issues heavy rainfall alert for Goa, Coastal Karnataka, Odisha

<p>Indian shares were little changed on a volatile Wednesday as investors awaited the central bank's monetary policy decision, where it is expected to cut interest rates by 25 basis points.</p>

<p>The broader NSE Nifty was lower by 0.08 per cent at 10,936.50 as of 0405 GMT and the benchmark BSE Sensex was down 0.01 per cent&nbsp;at 36,966.28. Both indexes swung between marginal gains and losses in early trading.</p>

<p>A Reuters poll last month showed the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) would cut rates, as Asia's third-biggest economy grapples with slowing growth, higher taxes and a credit squeeze.</p>

<p>However, investors were wary as most banks have not passed on the central bank's rate cuts to the consumers and that there were no announcements from the RBI regarding the crisis among India's shadow banks.<br />
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"The RBI has already axed rates by 75 bps but that hasn't led to any meaningful transmission in the economy as banks didn't lower rates," said Saurabh Jain, assistant vice-president (research), SMC Global Securities.</p>

<p>"One can sense that nothing meaningful is in the offing in policy announcement and hence may be a dampener for the markets."</p>

<p>The Nifty metals index was the top drag for the day as it fell 1.38 per cent, while the commodities index fell 0.7 per cent.</p>

<p>The public sector bank index, which was up 0.66 per cent, and the IT index that rose 0.56 per cent&nbsp;were among the gaining sectors for the day.</p>

<p>Among stocks, Indiabulls Housing Finance fell 7 per cent after the company reported a fall in June-quarter profit on Tuesday.</p>

<p>Titan Company was also among the top NSE losers, as the stock declined 3.9 per cent.</p>

<p>Central Bank of India rose as much as 10 per cent&nbsp;after the lender reported better-than-expected earnings on Tuesday.</p>

<p>Yes Bank, which rose 2.23 per cent, was the top gainer among NSE stocks.<br />
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Indian shares were little changed on a volatile Wednesday as investors awaited the central bank's monetary policy decision, where it is expected to cut interest rates by 25 basis points.

Indian shares were little changed on a volatile Wednesday as investors awaited the central bank's monetary policy decision, where it is expected to cut interest rates by 25 basis points. The broader NSE Nifty was lower by 0.08 per cent at 10,936.50 as of 0405 GMT and the benchmark BSE Sensex was down 0.01 per cent at 36,966.28. Both indexes swung between marginal gains and losses in early trading. A Reuters poll last month showed the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) would cut rates, as Asia's third-biggest economy grapples with slowing growth, higher taxes and a credit squeeze. However, investors were wary as most banks have not passed on the central bank's rate cuts to the consumers and that there were no announcements from the RBI regarding the crisis among India's shadow banks. "The RBI has already axed rates by 75 bps but that hasn't led to any meaningful transmission in the economy as banks didn't lower rates," said Saurabh Jain, assistant vice-president (research), SMC Global Securities. "One can sense that nothing meaningful is in the offing in policy announcement and hence may be a dampener for the markets." The Nifty metals index was the top drag for the day as it fell 1.38 per cent, while the commodities index fell 0.7 per cent. The public sector bank index, which was up 0.66 per cent, and the IT index that rose 0.56 per cent were among the gaining sectors for the day. Among stocks, Indiabulls Housing Finance fell 7 per cent after the company reported a fall in June-quarter profit on Tuesday. Titan Company was also among the top NSE losers, as the stock declined 3.9 per cent. Central Bank of India rose as much as 10 per cent after the lender reported better-than-expected earnings on Tuesday. Yes Bank, which rose 2.23 per cent, was the top gainer among NSE stocks.

Nifty, Sensex little changed ahead of RBI policy decision

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