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<p>Russia on Tuesday (February 7) claimed that its forces are advancing with success in eastern Ukraine. As quoted by news agencies, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu issued a warning to the West against increasing arms supplies to Kyiv and stated that the Russian forces were "progressing with success" near the eastern Ukrainian towns of Bakhmut and Vugledar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Russia-Ukraine war is escalating with incessant fighting on the eastern front as two towns in the Donetsk region have become the epicentre of hostilities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During a defence meeting, which Shoigu attended via video call, he said that the "military operations are at the moment progressing with success in the areas around Vugledar and Artemovsk".&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Warning the West, Shoigu said: "The US and its allies are trying to drag out the conflict as long as possible. To do this, they have begun supplying heavy offensive weapons (to Kyiv) and openly calling on Ukraine to seize our territories."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Shoigu added that the supply of "heavy offensive weapons" to Ukraine will "draw NATO countries into the conflict and could see it escalate unpredictably."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Russia- Ukraine war: Battle for eastern Ukraine heats up&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>Moscow has warned the West about sending arms to Kyiv, but the West has ramped up the efforts to send military assistance to the war-hit nation. Recently, the Western countries agreed to supply Kyiv with heavy tanks.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has also urged its allies to send fighter jets and long-range missiles to be able to strike targets deeper inside Russian-controlled territory.&nbsp;</p>

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Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. Russia on Tuesday (February 7) claimed that its forces are advancing with success in eastern Ukraine. As quoted by news agencies, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu issued a warning to the West against increasing arms supplies to Kyiv and stated that the Russian forces were "progressing with success" near the eastern Ukrainian towns of Bakhmut and Vugledar. The Russia-Ukraine war is escalating with incessant fighting on the eastern front as two towns in the Donetsk region have become the epicentre of hostilities. During a defence meeting, which Shoigu attended via video call, he said that the "military operations are at the moment progressing with success in the areas around Vugledar and Artemovsk". ALSO READ | Russian forces continue to attack eastern Ukraine, new offensive by Moscow possible in 10 days, says governor Warning the West, Shoigu said: "The US and its allies are trying to drag out the conflict as long as possible. To do this, they have begun supplying heavy offensive weapons (to Kyiv) and openly calling on Ukraine to seize our territories." Shoigu added that the supply of "heavy offensive weapons" to Ukraine will "draw NATO countries into the conflict and could see it escalate unpredictably." WATCH | Russia- Ukraine war: Battle for eastern Ukraine heats up × Moscow has warned the West about sending arms to Kyiv, but the West has ramped up the efforts to send military assistance to the war-hit nation. Recently, the Western countries agreed to supply Kyiv with heavy tanks. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has also urged its allies to send fighter jets and long-range missiles to be able to strike targets deeper inside Russian-controlled territory. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>International investigators said Wednesday (February 8) that there are "strong indications" that Russian President Vladimir Putin personally approved the supply of the missile that shot down Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 in 2014, which killed all onboard.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The ill-fated Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 was a scheduled passenger flight from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur. It was shot down by Russian-controlled forces while flying over eastern Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Joint Investigation Team of six countries probing the crash said in a statement: "There are strong indications that the Russian president decided on supplying the Buk TELAR to the DPR (Donetsk People's Republic) separatists." The statement further mentioned that the "high bar of complete and conclusive evidence is not reached".&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The investigators have to halt the probe now as there was not enough evidence to prosecute more suspects. Dutch prosecutor Digna van Boetzelaer told a news conference in The Hague: "The investigation has now reached its limit, all leads have now been exhausted, the investigation is therefore being suspended. The evidence is insufficient for more prosecutions."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Moscow has denied all involvement in the downing of the plane but the investigators have alleged that there was evidence that the Russian president decided to provide heavy weaponry to Moscow-backed separatists.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This development comes less than three months after a Dutch court convicted two Russians and a Ukrainian in absentia over the downing of MH17. Russia had even slammed the decision, calling it "scandalous" and politically motivated.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said the decision was a "bitter disappointment" but added that "we will continue to call the Russian Federation to account for its role in this tragedy".&nbsp;</p>

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International investigators said Wednesday (February 8) that there are "strong indications" that Russian President Vladimir Putin personally approved the supply of the missile that shot down Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 in 2014, which killed all onboard.

International investigators said Wednesday (February 8) that there are "strong indications" that Russian President Vladimir Putin personally approved the supply of the missile that shot down Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 in 2014, which killed all onboard. The ill-fated Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 was a scheduled passenger flight from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur. It was shot down by Russian-controlled forces while flying over eastern Ukraine. The Joint Investigation Team of six countries probing the crash said in a statement: "There are strong indications that the Russian president decided on supplying the Buk TELAR to the DPR (Donetsk People's Republic) separatists." The statement further mentioned that the "high bar of complete and conclusive evidence is not reached". ALSO READ | North Korea carries out nighttime parade to celebrate army anniversary: Report The investigators have to halt the probe now as there was not enough evidence to prosecute more suspects. Dutch prosecutor Digna van Boetzelaer told a news conference in The Hague: "The investigation has now reached its limit, all leads have now been exhausted, the investigation is therefore being suspended. The evidence is insufficient for more prosecutions." Moscow has denied all involvement in the downing of the plane but the investigators have alleged that there was evidence that the Russian president decided to provide heavy weaponry to Moscow-backed separatists. This development comes less than three months after a Dutch court convicted two Russians and a Ukrainian in absentia over the downing of MH17. Russia had even slammed the decision, calling it "scandalous" and politically motivated. Meanwhile, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said the decision was a "bitter disappointment" but added that "we will continue to call the Russian Federation to account for its role in this tragedy". WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>The suspected Chinese "spy balloon" in the airspace of the United States escalated the tensions between the US and China. Beijing said that it was a civilian "airship" which was used for research, mainly meteorological purposes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the way this entire balloon saga unfolded, it appears that it may have jeopardised the fragile ties between the two superpowers.&nbsp;In the aftermath, even the US States Secretary of State Antony Blinken had to postpone his crucial visit to Beijing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But a recent report published by US-based media outlets notes that a top defence official said that the US military failed to detect prior balloon threats.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A senior commander, who oversees US forces in North America, said on Monday that there have been instances when Chinese balloon threats have gone undetected by the nation in the past.&nbsp;The official has highlighted the "awareness gap" which should be addressed by the government.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Air Force Gen. Glen VanHerck, who is the commander of North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and US Northern Command, said, "I will tell you that we did not detect those threats. And that’s a domain awareness gap that we have to figure out."&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a report by NBC News, it is mentioned that during a briefing, VanHerck was asked about whether or not his command had been involved in tracking previous balloons.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He was also asked whether he was able to identify differences between the most recent case of a suspected&nbsp;Chinese "spy balloon" and other balloons dating to the Trump administration.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The US deployed a fighter jet to down the balloon on Sunday and VanHerck was giving an update on the recovery of debris, which was eventually done Tuesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said that the US "utilised multiple capabilities to ensure we collected and utilised the opportunity to close intel gaps" while tracking the balloon across the American territory. &nbsp;</p>

<p>NBC report also added that a senior Biden administration official claimed that Chinese surveillance balloons had previously flown over the US United States.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the official, it has happened during the Biden administration and at least three other times during the term of former president Donald Trump.&nbsp;</p>

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The suspected Chinese "spy balloon" in the airspace of the United States escalated the tensions between the US and China. Beijing said that it was a civilian "airship" which was used for research, mainly meteorological purposes.

The suspected Chinese "spy balloon" in the airspace of the United States escalated the tensions between the US and China. Beijing said that it was a civilian "airship" which was used for research, mainly meteorological purposes. However, the way this entire balloon saga unfolded, it appears that it may have jeopardised the fragile ties between the two superpowers. In the aftermath, even the US States Secretary of State Antony Blinken had to postpone his crucial visit to Beijing. But a recent report published by US-based media outlets notes that a top defence official said that the US military failed to detect prior balloon threats. A senior commander, who oversees US forces in North America, said on Monday that there have been instances when Chinese balloon threats have gone undetected by the nation in the past. The official has highlighted the "awareness gap" which should be addressed by the government. ALSO READ | Seoul takes unspecified 'measures' after North Korean balloon briefly spotted over South Korea Air Force Gen. Glen VanHerck, who is the commander of North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and US Northern Command, said, "I will tell you that we did not detect those threats. And that’s a domain awareness gap that we have to figure out." In a report by NBC News, it is mentioned that during a briefing, VanHerck was asked about whether or not his command had been involved in tracking previous balloons. He was also asked whether he was able to identify differences between the most recent case of a suspected Chinese "spy balloon" and other balloons dating to the Trump administration. WATCH | Gravitas: China admits to sending spy balloon to South America × The US deployed a fighter jet to down the balloon on Sunday and VanHerck was giving an update on the recovery of debris, which was eventually done Tuesday. He said that the US "utilised multiple capabilities to ensure we collected and utilised the opportunity to close intel gaps" while tracking the balloon across the American territory. NBC report also added that a senior Biden administration official claimed that Chinese surveillance balloons had previously flown over the US United States. According to the official, it has happened during the Biden administration and at least three other times during the term of former president Donald Trump. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Rahul Gandhi, one of the prominent&nbsp;leaders of Indian National Congress (INC) party in India,&nbsp;alleged that the Union government was favouring the Adani Group. Gandhi also attempted to link the rise in the fortunes of the Indian businessman Gautam Adani to the Modi government coming to power in 2014.&nbsp;While speaking on the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address, Gandhi claimed: "Earlier he used to travel in Adani's aircraft and now Adani travels with Modiji in his aircraft."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"First the matter was limited to Gujarat then the country and now he has become international," Gandhi further alleged, questioning, "How much money Adani gave to the BJP in the last 20 years."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The leader of India's main opposition party also alleged that during the "Bharat Jodo Yatra" people asked him how Adani's worth increased from $8 billion to $140 billion between 2014 and 2022.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rahul Gandhi said in the Lok Sabha: "During 'Bharat Jodo Yatra', we heard people's voices while we also kept our voices. We talked to children, women, and the elderly during the yatra. We asked the youth about their jobs... Many said they are unemployed or drive Uber. Farmers talked about not getting money under PM-BIMA Yojana and their land being snatched away, while tribals talked about Tribal Bill." &nbsp;</p>

<p>"When we first started walking (referring to Bharat Jodo Yatra), we wanted to play the opposition and tell people about their problems. However, as we progressed, after 500-600 km, there was a major change. Instead of us telling the people the source of their problems, the people started speaking to us," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ravi Shankar Prasad responded to the claims and accused Rahul Gandhi of making baseless, shameless and reckless allegations against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Prasad said that the Congress and the Gandhi family were involved in "big scams" that had "tarnished" the image of the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Union minister Smriti Irani also reacted to Gandhi's allegations and accused the Gandhi family of failing to deliver developmental promises in the Lok Sabha constituency of Amethi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She said, "For 30 years, the poor people of Amethi were told that a medical college will be opened. But on the land where they were talking about opening a medical college, that family made a guesthouse for themselves."&nbsp;</p>

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Rahul Gandhi, one of the prominent leaders of Indian National Congress (INC) party in India, alleged that the Union government was favouring the Adani Group. Gandhi also attempted to link the rise in the fortunes of the Indian businessman Gautam Adani to the Modi government coming to power in 2014.

Rahul Gandhi, one of the prominent leaders of Indian National Congress (INC) party in India, alleged that the Union government was favouring the Adani Group. Gandhi also attempted to link the rise in the fortunes of the Indian businessman Gautam Adani to the Modi government coming to power in 2014. While speaking on the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address, Gandhi claimed: "Earlier he used to travel in Adani's aircraft and now Adani travels with Modiji in his aircraft." "First the matter was limited to Gujarat then the country and now he has become international," Gandhi further alleged, questioning, "How much money Adani gave to the BJP in the last 20 years." ALSO READ | Adani Group’s $122 million bond plan shelved after Hindenburg allegations: Report The leader of India's main opposition party also alleged that during the "Bharat Jodo Yatra" people asked him how Adani's worth increased from $8 billion to $140 billion between 2014 and 2022. Rahul Gandhi said in the Lok Sabha: "During 'Bharat Jodo Yatra', we heard people's voices while we also kept our voices. We talked to children, women, and the elderly during the yatra. We asked the youth about their jobs... Many said they are unemployed or drive Uber. Farmers talked about not getting money under PM-BIMA Yojana and their land being snatched away, while tribals talked about Tribal Bill." "When we first started walking (referring to Bharat Jodo Yatra), we wanted to play the opposition and tell people about their problems. However, as we progressed, after 500-600 km, there was a major change. Instead of us telling the people the source of their problems, the people started speaking to us," he added. WATCH | Will the Adani crisis impact India's clean energy goals? × Meanwhile, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ravi Shankar Prasad responded to the claims and accused Rahul Gandhi of making baseless, shameless and reckless allegations against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Prasad said that the Congress and the Gandhi family were involved in "big scams" that had "tarnished" the image of the country. Union minister Smriti Irani also reacted to Gandhi's allegations and accused the Gandhi family of failing to deliver developmental promises in the Lok Sabha constituency of Amethi. She said, "For 30 years, the poor people of Amethi were told that a medical college will be opened. But on the land where they were talking about opening a medical college, that family made a guesthouse for themselves." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's jacket stole the show during his address to the Parliament on Wednesday (February 8). PM Modi donned a jacket made from recycled plastic bottles to spread the message of sustainability.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Indian PM chose to wear a sky-blue&nbsp;<em>bandh gala</em>&nbsp;jacket as he replied to the motion of thanks on President Droupadi Murmu's address in the Lok Sabha, the Lower House of Parliament.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier this week, PM Modi launched the "Unbottled" initiative of Indian Oil. he also unveiled uniforms made from recycled plastic at the India Energy Week 2023 in Bengaluru, a popular city in the south Indian state of Karnataka.&nbsp;</p>

<p>PM Modi also talked about 'Reduce, Reuse and Recycle', mentioning that it is part of every Indian's lifestyle. He linked it to the nation's push for Green Growth and Energy Transition.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>PM Modi had said: "These huge efforts of India towards green growth and energy transition also reflect our values. Circular economy, in a way, is a part of the lifestyle of every Indian. The mantra of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle has been ingrained in our values. Today, we got to see an example of this here."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"You have seen uniforms made by recycling plastic waste bottles. It does not lack anywhere as far as the world of fashion and beauty is concerned. The target of recycling 100 million such bottles every year will go a long way in protecting the environment," he further added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also, the jacket will be available for commoners in major cities within three months, said Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) Chairman, SM Vaidya, on the sidelines of the ongoing India Energy Week 2023 in Bengaluru.&nbsp;</p>

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's jacket stole the show during his address to the Parliament on Wednesday (February 8). PM Modi donned a jacket made from recycled plastic bottles to spread the message of sustainability.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's jacket stole the show during his address to the Parliament on Wednesday (February 8). PM Modi donned a jacket made from recycled plastic bottles to spread the message of sustainability. The Indian PM chose to wear a sky-blue bandh gala jacket as he replied to the motion of thanks on President Droupadi Murmu's address in the Lok Sabha, the Lower House of Parliament. Earlier this week, PM Modi launched the "Unbottled" initiative of Indian Oil. he also unveiled uniforms made from recycled plastic at the India Energy Week 2023 in Bengaluru, a popular city in the south Indian state of Karnataka. PM Modi also talked about 'Reduce, Reuse and Recycle', mentioning that it is part of every Indian's lifestyle. He linked it to the nation's push for Green Growth and Energy Transition. ALSO READ | Adani row: Indian PM ignores the opposition's allegations Watch this report: × ALSO READ | In Parliament, India's PM takes veiled dig at opposition leader Rahul Gandhi PM Modi had said: "These huge efforts of India towards green growth and energy transition also reflect our values. Circular economy, in a way, is a part of the lifestyle of every Indian. The mantra of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle has been ingrained in our values. Today, we got to see an example of this here." "You have seen uniforms made by recycling plastic waste bottles. It does not lack anywhere as far as the world of fashion and beauty is concerned. The target of recycling 100 million such bottles every year will go a long way in protecting the environment," he further added. Also, the jacket will be available for commoners in major cities within three months, said Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) Chairman, SM Vaidya, on the sidelines of the ongoing India Energy Week 2023 in Bengaluru. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi ignored the Adani row completely in his reply to the motion of thanks on the President's address in parliament on Wednesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>That despite repeated disruptions from opposition lawmakers' allegations of his close ties with billionaire Gautam Adani.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Over the past few days, the Adani group's stock plunge has sparked protests and arrests, with opposition lawmakers demanding the Prime Minister respond to what they call India's question - why is the government silent on Adani empire's stocks rout and Hindenburg's allegations?&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The opposition's questions also concerned the contagion risks from the sharp plunge in Adani firms' share value, especially on the risk to Indian banks and the government-led Life Insurance Corporation's exposure to Adani.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Indian empire has lost over $110 billion in market value in two weeks since a U.S. short-sellers critical report was published on January 24th.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Concerns about Adani group companies have been raised in various quarters, including lenders' exposure.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das on Wednesday dismissed any risks from Adani on the Indian Banking System.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Das said the strength, size and resilience of the Indian banking system now are much stronger and larger "to be affected by a case like this" about the developments at Adani group.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Since Tuesday, Adani shares have recovered and stalled an eight-day plunge.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The resurgence in Adani group's shares continued on Wednesday after solid earnings releases from the group's firms and the empire's decision to prepay loans totaling over $1.1 billion boosted investor confidence.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In the latest earnings release, Adani Wilmar reported a 16 per cent increase in quarterly profit on higher demand for its cooking oil and packaged foods and said Hindenburg Research's report had no bearing on its operations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Shares of the group's flagship firm, Adani Enterprises, surged nearly 20 per cent, and Adani Ports and SEZ stocks jumped over 8 per cent.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Adani Power, Adani Transmission, and Adani Wilmar stocks rose 5 per cent on Wednesday. Only two of Adani's listed firms' shares continued their fall.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The group's move to prepay loans restored confidence after some banks stopped accepting Adani's securities as collateral in client trades.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Standard Chartered, Citi and Credit Suisse had assigned zero value to Adani assets as collateral against marginal loans.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Adani Ports is also considering repaying $605 million of loans to release pledged shares and lower capital expenditure by roughly half next year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>That comes after the group on Monday denied media reports that the empire is planning to cut capital expenditure.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Is it a turning point in the Adani vs Hindenburg row?&nbsp;</p>

<p>There is some respite currently, but sustained recovery in Adani stocks is needed to boost investor confidence in the long run.&nbsp;</p>

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi ignored the Adani row completely in his reply to the motion of thanks on the President's address in parliament on Wednesday. That despite repeated disruptions from opposition lawmakers' allegations of his close ties with billionaire Gautam Adani.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi ignored the Adani row completely in his reply to the motion of thanks on the President's address in parliament on Wednesday. That despite repeated disruptions from opposition lawmakers' allegations of his close ties with billionaire Gautam Adani. Over the past few days, the Adani group's stock plunge has sparked protests and arrests, with opposition lawmakers demanding the Prime Minister respond to what they call India's question - why is the government silent on Adani empire's stocks rout and Hindenburg's allegations? The opposition's questions also concerned the contagion risks from the sharp plunge in Adani firms' share value, especially on the risk to Indian banks and the government-led Life Insurance Corporation's exposure to Adani. The Indian empire has lost over $110 billion in market value in two weeks since a U.S. short-sellers critical report was published on January 24th. Concerns about Adani group companies have been raised in various quarters, including lenders' exposure. But Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das on Wednesday dismissed any risks from Adani on the Indian Banking System. Das said the strength, size and resilience of the Indian banking system now are much stronger and larger "to be affected by a case like this" about the developments at Adani group. Since Tuesday, Adani shares have recovered and stalled an eight-day plunge. The resurgence in Adani group's shares continued on Wednesday after solid earnings releases from the group's firms and the empire's decision to prepay loans totaling over $1.1 billion boosted investor confidence. Watch this video: × In the latest earnings release, Adani Wilmar reported a 16 per cent increase in quarterly profit on higher demand for its cooking oil and packaged foods and said Hindenburg Research's report had no bearing on its operations. Shares of the group's flagship firm, Adani Enterprises, surged nearly 20 per cent, and Adani Ports and SEZ stocks jumped over 8 per cent. Adani Power, Adani Transmission, and Adani Wilmar stocks rose 5 per cent on Wednesday. Only two of Adani's listed firms' shares continued their fall. The group's move to prepay loans restored confidence after some banks stopped accepting Adani's securities as collateral in client trades. Standard Chartered, Citi and Credit Suisse had assigned zero value to Adani assets as collateral against marginal loans. Adani Ports is also considering repaying $605 million of loans to release pledged shares and lower capital expenditure by roughly half next year. That comes after the group on Monday denied media reports that the empire is planning to cut capital expenditure. Is it a turning point in the Adani vs Hindenburg row? There is some respite currently, but sustained recovery in Adani stocks is needed to boost investor confidence in the long run. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>If you think the ongoing balloon controversy is new, then you are mistaken! The spy balloon&nbsp;strategy has been adopted by several countries to snoop&nbsp;on rival nations.&nbsp;Recently, a Chinese balloon was spotted over the skies of the United States. Beijing said that it was a civilian airship used for research purposes, but concerns were raised over the balloon being used to spy on America. The US deployed fighter jets to track the balloon and shoot it down. The authorities are now analysing the debris.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The recent balloon saga reminds us of a lesser-known incident that happened during World War II when US Navy tried to shoot down a "spy balloon" but later realised that they were firing at the planet Venus.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Such incendiary balloons were widely used by Japan during World War II between November 1944 and April 1945. The Japanese Army reportedly launched nearly 10,000 balloons, of which about 300 were found or observed in the US. Some were even seen in Canada and Mexico.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Historians have stated that the practice of launching balloons was seen as Japan's effort to bring the war to the US. Robert Mikesh, who wrote a monograph about Japan's balloon bomb programme for the Smithsonian Annals of Flight Series, said in a 2020 interview, “It's the only thing that they had that was capable of reaching the United States — and even that was a long shot.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>A recently published report by The Washington Post has listed a few incidents linked to the balloons, one even caused casualties on May 5, 1945.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the same report, the Post mentioned the incident in the USS New York (BB-34) observed a silver sphere in the sky and thought that it was a Japanese balloon bomb, but it was actually Venus.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>After the recent balloon incident, the US Naval Institute posted on social media that "when the USS New York was sailing towards Iwo Jima in 1945, the crew spotted a silver sphere flying high overhead that seemed to follow the battleship for hours."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Concerned that the shiny orb might be a Japanese balloon weapon, the captain ordered it shot down. After the guns failed to score a hit, a navigator realised that they were attacking Venus," the post added.&nbsp;</p>

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If you think the ongoing balloon controversy is new, then you are mistaken! The spy balloon strategy has been adopted by several countries to snoop on rival nations.

If you think the ongoing balloon controversy is new, then you are mistaken! The spy balloon strategy has been adopted by several countries to snoop on rival nations. Recently, a Chinese balloon was spotted over the skies of the United States. Beijing said that it was a civilian airship used for research purposes, but concerns were raised over the balloon being used to spy on America. The US deployed fighter jets to track the balloon and shoot it down. The authorities are now analysing the debris. The recent balloon saga reminds us of a lesser-known incident that happened during World War II when US Navy tried to shoot down a "spy balloon" but later realised that they were firing at the planet Venus. Such incendiary balloons were widely used by Japan during World War II between November 1944 and April 1945. The Japanese Army reportedly launched nearly 10,000 balloons, of which about 300 were found or observed in the US. Some were even seen in Canada and Mexico. ALSO READ | Did China operate 'balloons' to spy on several countries including India and Japan? Historians have stated that the practice of launching balloons was seen as Japan's effort to bring the war to the US. Robert Mikesh, who wrote a monograph about Japan's balloon bomb programme for the Smithsonian Annals of Flight Series, said in a 2020 interview, “It's the only thing that they had that was capable of reaching the United States — and even that was a long shot.” A recently published report by The Washington Post has listed a few incidents linked to the balloons, one even caused casualties on May 5, 1945. In the same report, the Post mentioned the incident in the USS New York (BB-34) observed a silver sphere in the sky and thought that it was a Japanese balloon bomb, but it was actually Venus. WATCH | US President Joe Biden defends shooting down 'spy' balloon × After the recent balloon incident, the US Naval Institute posted on social media that "when the USS New York was sailing towards Iwo Jima in 1945, the crew spotted a silver sphere flying high overhead that seemed to follow the battleship for hours." "Concerned that the shiny orb might be a Japanese balloon weapon, the captain ordered it shot down. After the guns failed to score a hit, a navigator realised that they were attacking Venus," the post added. Since "Chinese Spy Balloon" is trending: In 1945, the crew of USS New York spotted a sphere that they thought might be a Japanese balloon weapon. The captain ordered it shot down but none of the guns could score a hit. Finally, a navigator realized they were attacking Venus. pic.twitter.com/aKwedtrr2G — U.S. Naval Institute (@NavalInstitute) February 3, 2023 × WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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U.S. President Joe Biden has been accused of compromising American national security for belatedly ordering the shooting down of a Chinese spy balloon which traversed the entire country. Watch video to know more.

US President Joe Biden defends shooting down 'spy' balloon

<p>In a landmark judgement, a court in Seoul ruled on Tuesday that South Korea was&nbsp; responsible&nbsp;for the Vietnam War massacre. The court held the South Korean government accountable for the&nbsp;massacre committed by its soldiers and also ordered them to pay compensation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Vietnam War was a conflict in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia, which started in 1955 and ended with the fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975. Reports and records of the casualties of the Vietnam War vary widely, but it is said that around 2,000,000 civilians on both sides lost their lives.&nbsp;</p>

<p>South Korea sent its troops to support America, which had entered the Vietnam War in an attempt to prevent the spread of communism. In a report by The New York Times, it was mentioned that South Korea sent 320,000 troops to Vietnam. It was the largest foreign contingent fighting alongside American forces in the war.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Although, Seoul denies allegations,&nbsp;rumours have persisted that South Korean marines were accused of killing around 70 civilians during a raid on February 12, 1968.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The case was brought to court in Seoul by a Vietnamese woman who survived the massacre. Nguyen Thi Thanh, who was injured in the raid and lost her family, including her mother, filed a lawsuit in 2020. Thanh, who is now 62 years old, sought compensation from the South Korean government.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Seoul's Central District Court has ruled that Thanh should be compensated with $23,800, plus interest, for the mass killings in the town of Phong Nhi in Vietnam's central Quang Nam province.&nbsp;</p>

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In a landmark judgement, a court in Seoul ruled on Tuesday that South Korea was responsible for the Vietnam War massacre. The court held the South Korean government accountable for the massacre committed by its soldiers and also ordered them to pay compensation.

In a landmark judgement, a court in Seoul ruled on Tuesday that South Korea was responsible for the Vietnam War massacre. The court held the South Korean government accountable for the massacre committed by its soldiers and also ordered them to pay compensation. The Vietnam War was a conflict in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia, which started in 1955 and ended with the fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975. Reports and records of the casualties of the Vietnam War vary widely, but it is said that around 2,000,000 civilians on both sides lost their lives. South Korea sent its troops to support America, which had entered the Vietnam War in an attempt to prevent the spread of communism. In a report by The New York Times, it was mentioned that South Korea sent 320,000 troops to Vietnam. It was the largest foreign contingent fighting alongside American forces in the war. Although, Seoul denies allegations, rumours have persisted that South Korean marines were accused of killing around 70 civilians during a raid on February 12, 1968. WATCH | WION Pitstop: Ultraviolette F77 electric sports bike review × The case was brought to court in Seoul by a Vietnamese woman who survived the massacre. Nguyen Thi Thanh, who was injured in the raid and lost her family, including her mother, filed a lawsuit in 2020. Thanh, who is now 62 years old, sought compensation from the South Korean government. Seoul's Central District Court has ruled that Thanh should be compensated with $23,800, plus interest, for the mass killings in the town of Phong Nhi in Vietnam's central Quang Nam province. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Powerful earthquakes hit Turkey and parts of Syria on Monday, causing massive destruction of life and property. More than 6,000 people died in the quake, but the death toll is expected to rise.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, a shocking report has emerged that notes that the earthquakes may have shifted the tectonic plate it sits on by up to three metres.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Turkey and Syria were jolted by two major earthquakes of magnitude 7.8 and 7.5. Several aftershocks hampered the rescue work.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The epicentre of Monday's earthquake was at a depth of about 17.9 kilometres near the Turkish city of Gaziantep. The city is home to around two million people.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Later experts revealed that the earthquake was caused by the Arabian tectonic plate moving northward. Turkey is prone to earthquakes as it sits above major faultlines, bordering the Anatolian Plate, Arabian Plate and Eurasian Plate.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the meteorologists, about a 225 km stretch of the fault between the Anatolian Plate and the Arabian Plate has been damaged.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dr Carlo Doglioni, who is an Italian seismologist told the news site Italy 24, that after the earthquake, Turkey could even have slipped by up to "five to six metres compared to Syria".&nbsp;</p>

<p>As quoted by media reports, Dr Doglioni, who is a president of the Italian National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology, said that "what we call the Arabian plate moved about three meters along the northeast-southwest direction in relation to the Anatolian plate; we are talking about a structure in the border area between this world, that of the Arabian plate and that of the Anatolian plate".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Although, he did mention that more information is needed to produce a concrete result the analysis is based on preliminary data.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Rescue efforts underway in Turkiye after deadly earthquake&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>Meanwhile, a Daily Mail report quoted Dr Bob Holdsworth, a professor of structural geology at Durham University, as saying that the plate shift was "perfectly reasonable" considering the magnitude of the earthquake.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"There is a fairly predictable, widely documented relationship between the magnitude of an earthquake and the typical offset that occurs," Dr Holdsworth told Daily Mail.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"As a rule of thumb, a magnitude 6.5 to 6.9 event is associated with an offset of around one metre – whilst the largest known earthquakes can involve offsets of 10 to 15 metres," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The faults that slipped yesterday in Turkey are strike-slip faults that involve mainly horizontal displacements, and so the overall offsets in the region of 3 to 6 metres proposed here are perfectly reasonable," he further said.&nbsp;</p>

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Powerful earthquakes hit Turkey and parts of Syria on Monday, causing massive destruction of life and property. More than 6,000 people died in the quake, but the death toll is expected to rise.

Powerful earthquakes hit Turkey and parts of Syria on Monday, causing massive destruction of life and property. More than 6,000 people died in the quake, but the death toll is expected to rise. Meanwhile, a shocking report has emerged that notes that the earthquakes may have shifted the tectonic plate it sits on by up to three metres. Turkey and Syria were jolted by two major earthquakes of magnitude 7.8 and 7.5. Several aftershocks hampered the rescue work. ALSO READ | 'Miracle amid devastation': Baby born under rubble; rescued after Syria, Turkey earthquake. Watch! The epicentre of Monday's earthquake was at a depth of about 17.9 kilometres near the Turkish city of Gaziantep. The city is home to around two million people. Later experts revealed that the earthquake was caused by the Arabian tectonic plate moving northward. Turkey is prone to earthquakes as it sits above major faultlines, bordering the Anatolian Plate, Arabian Plate and Eurasian Plate. According to the meteorologists, about a 225 km stretch of the fault between the Anatolian Plate and the Arabian Plate has been damaged. Dr Carlo Doglioni, who is an Italian seismologist told the news site Italy 24, that after the earthquake, Turkey could even have slipped by up to "five to six metres compared to Syria". As quoted by media reports, Dr Doglioni, who is a president of the Italian National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology, said that "what we call the Arabian plate moved about three meters along the northeast-southwest direction in relation to the Anatolian plate; we are talking about a structure in the border area between this world, that of the Arabian plate and that of the Anatolian plate". Although, he did mention that more information is needed to produce a concrete result the analysis is based on preliminary data. WATCH | Rescue efforts underway in Turkiye after deadly earthquake × Meanwhile, a Daily Mail report quoted Dr Bob Holdsworth, a professor of structural geology at Durham University, as saying that the plate shift was "perfectly reasonable" considering the magnitude of the earthquake. "There is a fairly predictable, widely documented relationship between the magnitude of an earthquake and the typical offset that occurs," Dr Holdsworth told Daily Mail. "As a rule of thumb, a magnitude 6.5 to 6.9 event is associated with an offset of around one metre – whilst the largest known earthquakes can involve offsets of 10 to 15 metres," he added. "The faults that slipped yesterday in Turkey are strike-slip faults that involve mainly horizontal displacements, and so the overall offsets in the region of 3 to 6 metres proposed here are perfectly reasonable," he further said. Check out the animated seismicity map of Turkey's earthquakes showing the progression of aftershocks. https://t.co/XkA0fLNcPU — USGS (@USGS) February 7, 2023 × UPDATED: More information on the M7.8 #earthquake that occurred overnight in Turkey can be found here: https://t.co/IZ83eOTExL Our thoughts go out to those affected. pic.twitter.com/2hWnbGlPZe — USGS (@USGS) February 6, 2023 × Check here for updates on the recent Turkey earthquakes: https://t.co/PbcP4dcjcc #Turkey pic.twitter.com/AliAaaD3G0 — USGS (@USGS) February 6, 2023 × WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Amid simmering tensions between Washington and Moscow, the Interfax news agency reported that Russia's deputy foreign minister Sergei Ryabkov claimed on Monday that he discussed the New START nuclear arms control treaty with new United States ambassador Lynne Tracy last week.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The New START treaty is deemed crucial for global peace as it is a nuclear arms reduction treaty between the US and Russia. The treaty aims to have control over nuclear arms in both nations, but it is set to expire in 2026. Experts have raised concerns and urged that the treaty should be revived.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>A few days ago after the US alleged that Moscow is violating the New START nuclear treaty, Russia expressed its interest to preserve its last remaining nuclear treaty with the US, despite calling it a destructive approach by America for controlling arms.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Ryabkov has now claimed that Russia was committed to the treaty. However, he mentioned that a date had been set for new talks because of the Ukraine conflict.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Gravitas: Ukraine defence minister sacked: All about the corruption scandal&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters last week that "no matter how sad the situation is at the present time,"&nbsp;it was actually necessary to preserve at least some "hints" of continued dialogue with Washington.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Peskov said that "we consider the continuation of this treaty very important" as he described it as the only one that remained "at least hypothetically viable". He added, "Otherwise, we see that the United States has actually destroyed the legal framework for arms control."&nbsp;</p>

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Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. Amid simmering tensions between Washington and Moscow, the Interfax news agency reported that Russia's deputy foreign minister Sergei Ryabkov claimed on Monday that he discussed the New START nuclear arms control treaty with new United States ambassador Lynne Tracy last week. The New START treaty is deemed crucial for global peace as it is a nuclear arms reduction treaty between the US and Russia. The treaty aims to have control over nuclear arms in both nations, but it is set to expire in 2026. Experts have raised concerns and urged that the treaty should be revived. ALSO READ | Russia 'recruiting female prisoners' to contribute to Ukraine war, report claims A few days ago after the US alleged that Moscow is violating the New START nuclear treaty, Russia expressed its interest to preserve its last remaining nuclear treaty with the US, despite calling it a destructive approach by America for controlling arms. Meanwhile, Ryabkov has now claimed that Russia was committed to the treaty. However, he mentioned that a date had been set for new talks because of the Ukraine conflict. WATCH | Gravitas: Ukraine defence minister sacked: All about the corruption scandal × Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters last week that "no matter how sad the situation is at the present time," it was actually necessary to preserve at least some "hints" of continued dialogue with Washington. Peskov said that "we consider the continuation of this treaty very important" as he described it as the only one that remained "at least hypothetically viable". He added, "Otherwise, we see that the United States has actually destroyed the legal framework for arms control." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>The "spy balloon" conundrum has gripped the world, and the politics over it is far from over. Now, South Korea has claimed to have tracked a North Korean balloon over its territory. The development comes after a suspected Chinese spy balloon caused major geopolitical controversy after it was spotted in the airspace of the United States.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The South Korean military on Monday (February 6) said it had tracked the balloon, however, it did not pose a threat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Ministry of Defense said in a statement that the balloon briefly entered South Korean airspace on Sunday. The military further added that they took unspecified "measures".&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/seriously-impacted-relations-chinas-rebuke-to-us-shooting-down-suspected-spy-balloon-559092">‘Seriously impacted relations’: China’s rebuke to US shooting down suspected spy balloon</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Citing a high-level military source, South Korean broadcaster KBS reported that the balloon was detected by a front-line unit through a thermal observation device at around 6:30pm (local time) on Sunday in Yeoncheon, Gyeonggi Province, a region near the inter-Korean border.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a report by NK News, it was mentioned that the South Korean military identified that it was a weather balloon and that it flew at a low altitude.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH | US&nbsp;shoots down Chinese balloon over the Atlantic&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>On Sunday,&nbsp;a US fighter jet downed a balloon which was from China and is now working to recover debris. China had said that it was a civilian "airship" used for research, mainly meteorological purposes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Beijing also weighed in on America's decision to shoot it down, saying on Monday that its balloon's "unintended entry" tested "US sincerity in improving and stabilising China-US&nbsp;relations and its way of handling crises".&nbsp;</p>

<p>China's foreign ministry also said that the way the US reacted is "unacceptable" and an "overreaction", despite Beijing clarifying that the balloon had veered off course.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The entire balloon saga has dealt a severe blow to already strained US-Chinese relations, even the United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken had to put off his crucial visit to Beijing after the discovery of an alleged Chinese spy balloon in US airspace.&nbsp;</p>

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The "spy balloon" conundrum has gripped the world, and the politics over it is far from over. Now, South Korea has claimed to have tracked a North Korean balloon over its territory.

The "spy balloon" conundrum has gripped the world, and the politics over it is far from over. Now, South Korea has claimed to have tracked a North Korean balloon over its territory. The development comes after a suspected Chinese spy balloon caused major geopolitical controversy after it was spotted in the airspace of the United States. The South Korean military on Monday (February 6) said it had tracked the balloon, however, it did not pose a threat. The Ministry of Defense said in a statement that the balloon briefly entered South Korean airspace on Sunday. The military further added that they took unspecified "measures". ALSO READ | ‘Seriously impacted relations’: China’s rebuke to US shooting down suspected spy balloon Citing a high-level military source, South Korean broadcaster KBS reported that the balloon was detected by a front-line unit through a thermal observation device at around 6:30pm (local time) on Sunday in Yeoncheon, Gyeonggi Province, a region near the inter-Korean border. In a report by NK News, it was mentioned that the South Korean military identified that it was a weather balloon and that it flew at a low altitude. WATCH | US shoots down Chinese balloon over the Atlantic × ALSO READ | US shoots down suspected Chinese spy balloon, Beijing reacts with threat of repercussions On Sunday, a US fighter jet downed a balloon which was from China and is now working to recover debris. China had said that it was a civilian "airship" used for research, mainly meteorological purposes. Beijing also weighed in on America's decision to shoot it down, saying on Monday that its balloon's "unintended entry" tested "US sincerity in improving and stabilising China-US relations and its way of handling crises". China's foreign ministry also said that the way the US reacted is "unacceptable" and an "overreaction", despite Beijing clarifying that the balloon had veered off course. The entire balloon saga has dealt a severe blow to already strained US-Chinese relations, even the United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken had to put off his crucial visit to Beijing after the discovery of an alleged Chinese spy balloon in US airspace. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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