A police officer in Bangkok has apparently charged a cute little puppy, the wholesome incident will make you laugh out loud.&nbsp;

In a Facebook post shared by the Lumpini Police Station in Thailand, images of a Golden Retriever pup at the police station can be seen.&nbsp;

In the post, mugshots of the puppy are also there with a sign noting that the puppy was "charged" with getting lost. As per media reports, the puppy was later returned to its owner.&nbsp;

However, the social media post that shows cute mugshots of the pup has created a buzz.&nbsp;

A translated version of the caption of the post shared by the Lumpini Police Station stated the story of the dog that was found near a condo.&nbsp;

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The post read: "Today ( 16 Feb. k. 2565) at around 7.30 pm Radio room. S.O. Lumpini was informed by Diva citizens that a stray dog was found near Life wireless condo, Radio Nuea road, police station. Lumpini S. T. Teacher. Chatchai Khunwong, Sor. T. Teacher. Narongsak Kraisawan, commander. P. group.&nbsp;

"Interested. Lumpini Hurry up to check. Found a dog of Gordon Retriever. Asking the people around there, no one knows who's dog it is. Because of concern and kindness to the dog, they said it was brought back to the Patrol Laboratory. Lumpini," it added.&nbsp;

At the end of the post, details of the arrest were mentioned. The booking notice read, "Name: Golden Retriever" and "Charge: Getting Lost."&nbsp;

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A police officer in Bangkok has apparently charged a cute little puppy, the wholesome incident will make you laugh out loud. In a Facebook post shared by the Lumpini Police Station in Thailand, images of a Golden Retriever pup at the police station can be seen.

A police officer in Bangkok has apparently charged a cute little puppy, the wholesome incident will make you laugh out loud. In a Facebook post shared by the Lumpini Police Station in Thailand, images of a Golden Retriever pup at the police station can be seen. In the post, mugshots of the puppy are also there with a sign noting that the puppy was "charged" with getting lost. As per media reports, the puppy was later returned to its owner. However, the social media post that shows cute mugshots of the pup has created a buzz. A translated version of the caption of the post shared by the Lumpini Police Station stated the story of the dog that was found near a condo. ALSO READ | Why mothers shouldn't make DIY baby formula: Here's what experts have to say × The post read: "Today ( 16 Feb. k. 2565) at around 7.30 pm Radio room. S.O. Lumpini was informed by Diva citizens that a stray dog was found near Life wireless condo, Radio Nuea road, police station. Lumpini S. T. Teacher. Chatchai Khunwong, Sor. T. Teacher. Narongsak Kraisawan, commander. P. group. "Interested. Lumpini Hurry up to check. Found a dog of Gordon Retriever. Asking the people around there, no one knows who's dog it is. Because of concern and kindness to the dog, they said it was brought back to the Patrol Laboratory. Lumpini," it added. At the end of the post, details of the arrest were mentioned. The booking notice read, "Name: Golden Retriever" and "Charge: Getting Lost." 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.

Believe it or not, Bangkok Police charge this cute little puppy with 'getting lost'

The world's&nbsp;oceans&nbsp;grew to their warmest and&nbsp;most&nbsp;acidic&nbsp;levels on record last year, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Wednesday, as United Nations officials warned that war in Ukraine threatened global&nbsp;climate&nbsp;commitments.

Oceans&nbsp;saw the&nbsp;most&nbsp;striking extremes as the WMO detailed a range of turmoil wrought by&nbsp;climate&nbsp;change in its annual "State of the Global&nbsp;Climate,"&nbsp;It said melting ice sheets had helped push sea&nbsp;levels to new heights in 2021.

"Our&nbsp;climate&nbsp;is changing before our eyes. The heat trapped by human-induced greenhouse gases will warm the planet for many generations to come," said WMO Secretary-General Petteri Taalas in a statement.

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The&nbsp;report&nbsp;follows the latest U.N.&nbsp;climate&nbsp;assessment, which warned that humanity must drastically cut its greenhouse gas emissions or face increasingly catastrophic changes to the world's&nbsp;climate.

Taalas told&nbsp;reporters there was scant airtime for&nbsp;climate&nbsp;challenges as other crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and war in Ukraine, grabbed headlines.

Selwin Hart, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres's special adviser on&nbsp;climate&nbsp;action, criticised countries reneging on&nbsp;climate&nbsp;commitments due to the conflict, which has pushed up energy prices and prompted European nations to seek to replace Russia as an energy supplier.

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DANGEROUS INCREASE

"We are ... seeing many choices being made by many major economies which, quite frankly, have the potential to lock in a high-carbon, high-polluting future and will place our&nbsp;climate&nbsp;goals at risk," Hart told&nbsp;reporters.

On Tuesday, global equity index giant MSCI warned that the world faces a dangerous increase in greenhouse gases if Russian gas is replaced with coal.

The WMO&nbsp;report&nbsp;said&nbsp;levels of&nbsp;climate-warming carbon dioxide and methane in the atmosphere in 2021 surpassed previous records.

Globally, the average temperature last year was 1.11 degrees Celsius above the preindustrial average - as the world edges closer to the 1.5C threshold beyond which the effects of warming are expected to become drastic.

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"It is just a matter of time before we see another warmest year on record," Taalas said.

Oceans&nbsp;bear much of the brunt of the warming and emissions. The bodies of water absorb around 90% of the Earth's accumulated heat and 23% of the carbon dioxide emissions from human activity.

The ocean has warmed markedly faster in the last 20&nbsp;years, hitting a new high in 2021, and is expected to become even warmer, the&nbsp;report&nbsp;said. That change would likely take centuries or millennia to reverse, it noted.

The ocean is also now its&nbsp;most&nbsp;acidic&nbsp;in at least&nbsp;26,000&nbsp;years&nbsp;as it absorbs and reacts with more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

Sea&nbsp;level&nbsp;has risen 4.5 cm (1.8 inches) in the last decade, with the annual increase from 2013 to 2021 more than double what it was from 1993 to 2002.

The WMO also listed individual extreme heatwaves, wildfires, floods and other&nbsp;climate-linked disasters around the world, noting&nbsp;reports of more than $100 billion in damages.

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The world's oceans grew to their warmest and most acidic levels on record last year, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Wednesday, as United Nations officials warned that war in Ukraine threatened global climate commitments.

The world's oceans grew to their warmest and most acidic levels on record last year, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Wednesday, as United Nations officials warned that war in Ukraine threatened global climate commitments. Oceans saw the most striking extremes as the WMO detailed a range of turmoil wrought by climate change in its annual "State of the Global Climate," It said melting ice sheets had helped push sea levels to new heights in 2021. "Our climate is changing before our eyes. The heat trapped by human-induced greenhouse gases will warm the planet for many generations to come," said WMO Secretary-General Petteri Taalas in a statement. Also read | Russia-Ukraine war could cause mass hunger and famine due to food insecurity, UN warns The report follows the latest U.N. climate assessment, which warned that humanity must drastically cut its greenhouse gas emissions or face increasingly catastrophic changes to the world's climate. Taalas told reporters there was scant airtime for climate challenges as other crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and war in Ukraine, grabbed headlines. Selwin Hart, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres's special adviser on climate action, criticised countries reneging on climate commitments due to the conflict, which has pushed up energy prices and prompted European nations to seek to replace Russia as an energy supplier. Also watch | UN: Global Energy system driving humanity towards catastrophe DANGEROUS INCREASE "We are ... seeing many choices being made by many major economies which, quite frankly, have the potential to lock in a high-carbon, high-polluting future and will place our climate goals at risk," Hart told reporters. On Tuesday, global equity index giant MSCI warned that the world faces a dangerous increase in greenhouse gases if Russian gas is replaced with coal. The WMO report said levels of climate-warming carbon dioxide and methane in the atmosphere in 2021 surpassed previous records. Globally, the average temperature last year was 1.11 degrees Celsius above the preindustrial average - as the world edges closer to the 1.5C threshold beyond which the effects of warming are expected to become drastic. Also read | Climate change making extreme heat waves in India 100 times more likely: Study "It is just a matter of time before we see another warmest year on record," Taalas said. Oceans bear much of the brunt of the warming and emissions. The bodies of water absorb around 90% of the Earth's accumulated heat and 23% of the carbon dioxide emissions from human activity. The ocean has warmed markedly faster in the last 20 years, hitting a new high in 2021, and is expected to become even warmer, the report said. That change would likely take centuries or millennia to reverse, it noted. The ocean is also now its most acidic in at least 26,000 years as it absorbs and reacts with more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Sea level has risen 4.5 cm (1.8 inches) in the last decade, with the annual increase from 2013 to 2021 more than double what it was from 1993 to 2002. The WMO also listed individual extreme heatwaves, wildfires, floods and other climate-linked disasters around the world, noting reports of more than $100 billion in damages. 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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Parents of a 6-year-old child Roli Prajapati, who was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Noida, donated their daughter`s organs which managed to save as many as five lives making her the youngest organ donor in the history of AIIMS, New Delhi.

Roli was shot in her head after which she was rushed to the hospital. Soon, she went into coma due to the severity of the injury and then was referred to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi. After desperate failed attempts to save the little girl, the doctors declared her brain dead.

Senior AIIMS neurosurgeon Dr Deepak Gupta told ANI, "Roli, a six and a half-year-old girl, arrived at the hospital on April 27. She had a gunshot wound and a bullet was lodged in her brain. The brain was totally damaged. She arrived at the hospital in almost a brain dead condition. So, we talked to the family members."

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"We diagnosed her to be having brain death. Subsequently, our team of doctors sat with the parents and talked about organ donation. We counselled the parents and sought their consent if they would be willing to donate organs to save the lives of other children," the neurosurgeon said.

AIIMS doctor lauded the parents of Roli for donating the organs and saving five lives. The organs for donation are her liver, kidneys, both corneas and heart valve.

With this organ donation, Roli becomes the youngest donor in AIIMS Delhi history.

"We were very grateful to the parents for taking this step despite not knowing much about organ donation. They understood the importance of saving lives," Dr Gupta added.

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AIIMS neurosurgeon revealed, "We started open donation facility here way back in 1994. In fact, to the best of my knowledge, in the whole of Delhi and NCR, we haven`t had such a young donor.

"Dr Gupta is also looking after the organ donation activities at JPNATC Trauma Centre.

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Talking about donating his daughter`s organs, Roli`s father Harnarayan Pratjapati told ANI, "Dr Gupta and his team counselled us for organ donation that our child could save other lives. We thought about it and decided that she would be alive in other people`s lives and give others reason to smile."

Poonam Devi, the mother of Roli emotionally mentioned that her daughter has left them but managed to save the lives of other people.

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Parents of a 6-year-old child Roli Prajapati, who was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Noida, donated their daughter`s organs which managed to save as many as five lives making her the youngest organ donor in the history of AIIMS, New Delhi.

Parents of a 6-year-old child Roli Prajapati, who was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Noida, donated their daughter`s organs which managed to save as many as five lives making her the youngest organ donor in the history of AIIMS, New Delhi. Roli was shot in her head after which she was rushed to the hospital. Soon, she went into coma due to the severity of the injury and then was referred to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi. After desperate failed attempts to save the little girl, the doctors declared her brain dead. Senior AIIMS neurosurgeon Dr Deepak Gupta told ANI, "Roli, a six and a half-year-old girl, arrived at the hospital on April 27. She had a gunshot wound and a bullet was lodged in her brain. The brain was totally damaged. She arrived at the hospital in almost a brain dead condition. So, we talked to the family members." Also read | Transplantation of organs from deceased COVID-19 patients is safe and possible. Here's how "We diagnosed her to be having brain death. Subsequently, our team of doctors sat with the parents and talked about organ donation. We counselled the parents and sought their consent if they would be willing to donate organs to save the lives of other children," the neurosurgeon said. AIIMS doctor lauded the parents of Roli for donating the organs and saving five lives. The organs for donation are her liver, kidneys, both corneas and heart valve. With this organ donation, Roli becomes the youngest donor in AIIMS Delhi history. "We were very grateful to the parents for taking this step despite not knowing much about organ donation. They understood the importance of saving lives," Dr Gupta added. Watch | Gravitas: Switzerland declares all adults as organ donors AIIMS neurosurgeon revealed, "We started open donation facility here way back in 1994. In fact, to the best of my knowledge, in the whole of Delhi and NCR, we haven`t had such a young donor. "Dr Gupta is also looking after the organ donation activities at JPNATC Trauma Centre. Also read | Two months after historic transplant, first person to receive gene-edited pig heart dies Talking about donating his daughter`s organs, Roli`s father Harnarayan Pratjapati told ANI, "Dr Gupta and his team counselled us for organ donation that our child could save other lives. We thought about it and decided that she would be alive in other people`s lives and give others reason to smile." Poonam Devi, the mother of Roli emotionally mentioned that her daughter has left them but managed to save the lives of other people. 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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The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the civil court in Varanasi to not proceed with hearing the Gyanvapi case till it takes up the matter on Friday.

A bench of Justices DY Chandrachud, Surya Kant and PS Narashima was informed by advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain that lead counsel Hari Shankar Jain for the Hindu devotees in the civil suit in the case is indisposed.

Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain urged the court to take up the matter for hearing on Friday.

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Senior advocate Huzefa Ahmadi, appearing for the Committee of Management Anjuman Intezamia Masjid, said several applications have been filed across the country to "seal" various mosques and in the Gyanvapi case in Varanasi the hearing is going on and an application has been filed to "demolish" a wall around the 'wazukhana' (ablution room).

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Ahmadi said he cannot oppose adjournment on the grounds of health of a counsel but an undertaking should be given that Hindu devotees will not proceed with the civil court proceedings.

Advocate Vishnu said they are assuring the bench that the Hindu parties would not proceed with the hearing before the civil court at Varanasi. The bench recorded the submission and passed the order asking the civil court to not proceed with the hearing in the case till Friday, when it will hear the matter.

On May 17, the top court had directed the district magistrate of Varanasi to ensure protection of an area inside the Gyanvapi-Shringar Gauri complex where a 'Shivling' is said to have been found during a survey and allowed Muslims to offer 'namaz' and perform 'religious observances.'

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The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the civil court in Varanasi to not proceed with hearing the Gyanvapi case till it takes up the matter on Friday. A bench of Justices DY Chandrachud, Surya Kant and PS Narashima was informed by advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain that lead counsel Hari Shankar Jain for the Hindu devotees in the civil suit in the case is indisposed.

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the civil court in Varanasi to not proceed with hearing the Gyanvapi case till it takes up the matter on Friday. A bench of Justices DY Chandrachud, Surya Kant and PS Narashima was informed by advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain that lead counsel Hari Shankar Jain for the Hindu devotees in the civil suit in the case is indisposed. Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain urged the court to take up the matter for hearing on Friday. Also read | Gyanvapi: Supreme Court to hear appeal against videography survey on May 17 Senior advocate Huzefa Ahmadi, appearing for the Committee of Management Anjuman Intezamia Masjid, said several applications have been filed across the country to "seal" various mosques and in the Gyanvapi case in Varanasi the hearing is going on and an application has been filed to "demolish" a wall around the 'wazukhana' (ablution room). Watch | Gravitas: India to re-think sedition law Also read | Lord Shiva idol found in a well located in Gyanvapi mosque complex, lawyer claims Ahmadi said he cannot oppose adjournment on the grounds of health of a counsel but an undertaking should be given that Hindu devotees will not proceed with the civil court proceedings. Advocate Vishnu said they are assuring the bench that the Hindu parties would not proceed with the hearing before the civil court at Varanasi. The bench recorded the submission and passed the order asking the civil court to not proceed with the hearing in the case till Friday, when it will hear the matter. On May 17, the top court had directed the district magistrate of Varanasi to ensure protection of an area inside the Gyanvapi-Shringar Gauri complex where a 'Shivling' is said to have been found during a survey and allowed Muslims to offer 'namaz' and perform 'religious observances.' 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.

SC to hear challenge to Gyanvapi mosque survey on Friday, asks Varanasi court to desist from hearing today

Australia&nbsp;posted its lowest&nbsp;jobless&nbsp;rate&nbsp;in 48 years Thursday, a potential pre-election&nbsp;boost to Prime Minister Scott Morrison, who is fighting to stay in power.

The unemployment&nbsp;rate&nbsp;dipped to 3.85 percent in April, the official statistics body said, delivering a dose of good news two days&nbsp;before&nbsp;federal&nbsp;elections.

It was the lowest unemployment level since 1974 -- when flared trousers were in fashion and US president Richard Nixon resigned over the Watergate scandal.

"More Australians are in work now than ever&nbsp;before," said the ruling conservative Liberal-National Party coalition's employment minister, Stuart Robert.

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"Even in the face of global shocks like the war in Europe,&nbsp;Australia's economy has remained resilient," he boasted. "Now is not the time to risk our economy on an opposition that has no plan and makes things up on the run."

Opinion polls show the ruling conservative coalition lagging a little behind the opposition Labor Party in a tightening&nbsp;election&nbsp;race.

But surveys indicate the rising cost of living, not employment, is a priority for voters.

Opposition Labor Party leader Anthony Albanese's economic credentials have been questioned by Morrison, notably since he forgot the unemployment&nbsp;rate&nbsp;when quizzed by reporters more than a month ago.

Albanese has said he supports a rise in the minimum wage in line with inflation, which has shot up to 5.1 percent as prices soar in the shops, at gasoline stations and on the housing market.

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Australia's economy created an additional 92,400 full-time jobs in April, the Australian Bureau of Statistics said.

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That helped to trim April's seasonally adjusted unemployment&nbsp;rate&nbsp;just slightly below the revised 3.93-percent&nbsp;rate&nbsp;of the previous month.

'Staff shortages'

"Overall, today's data remain consistent with a still-tightening labour market and continued difficulty for firms in finding labour," said National&nbsp;Australia&nbsp;Bank economist Ted Nugent.

"This should see stronger wages growth emerge as the year progresses."

Many employers say they are struggling to find staff in the tight jobs market.

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"We're definitely still feeling staff shortages," said Matt Jenkins, human resources manager at Sydney restaurant group Applejack Hospitality.

"I know for chefs, they can have multiple job offers at a time. And even candidates that we're speaking to, they're sitting on offers for weeks while they still canvass the market," he told AFP.

Bruno Goncalves, co-owner of Edes Restaurant and Bar in central Sydney, said he found it particularly hard to recruit experienced staff.

More foreign jobseekers were becoming available, he said, since the re-opening of&nbsp;Australia's international borders, which were shuttered for nearly two years to keep out the Covid-19 virus.

Those foreign candidates were mostly inexperienced, leaving the business with supervisory managers and "fresh, zero-experienced" workers but very few experienced bar and waiting staff.

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Australia posted its lowest jobless rate in 48 years Thursday, a potential pre-election boost to Prime Minister Scott Morrison, who is fighting to stay in power.

Australia posted its lowest jobless rate in 48 years Thursday, a potential pre-election boost to Prime Minister Scott Morrison, who is fighting to stay in power. The unemployment rate dipped to 3.85 percent in April, the official statistics body said, delivering a dose of good news two days before federal elections. It was the lowest unemployment level since 1974 -- when flared trousers were in fashion and US president Richard Nixon resigned over the Watergate scandal. "More Australians are in work now than ever before," said the ruling conservative Liberal-National Party coalition's employment minister, Stuart Robert. Also read | Australia election: Ruling conservative coalition narrows gap with the main opposition Labor Party "Even in the face of global shocks like the war in Europe, Australia's economy has remained resilient," he boasted. "Now is not the time to risk our economy on an opposition that has no plan and makes things up on the run." Opinion polls show the ruling conservative coalition lagging a little behind the opposition Labor Party in a tightening election race. But surveys indicate the rising cost of living, not employment, is a priority for voters. Opposition Labor Party leader Anthony Albanese's economic credentials have been questioned by Morrison, notably since he forgot the unemployment rate when quizzed by reporters more than a month ago. Albanese has said he supports a rise in the minimum wage in line with inflation, which has shot up to 5.1 percent as prices soar in the shops, at gasoline stations and on the housing market. Also watch | Gravitas: China's shadow over Australia's Election Australia's economy created an additional 92,400 full-time jobs in April, the Australian Bureau of Statistics said. Also read | In ongoing bitter trial, Johnny Depp’s lawyers grill Amber Heard during cross-examination over fights That helped to trim April's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate just slightly below the revised 3.93-percent rate of the previous month. 'Staff shortages' "Overall, today's data remain consistent with a still-tightening labour market and continued difficulty for firms in finding labour," said National Australia Bank economist Ted Nugent. "This should see stronger wages growth emerge as the year progresses." Many employers say they are struggling to find staff in the tight jobs market. Also read | In ongoing bitter trial, Johnny Depp’s lawyers grill Amber Heard during cross-examination over fights "We're definitely still feeling staff shortages," said Matt Jenkins, human resources manager at Sydney restaurant group Applejack Hospitality. "I know for chefs, they can have multiple job offers at a time. And even candidates that we're speaking to, they're sitting on offers for weeks while they still canvass the market," he told AFP. Bruno Goncalves, co-owner of Edes Restaurant and Bar in central Sydney, said he found it particularly hard to recruit experienced staff. More foreign jobseekers were becoming available, he said, since the re-opening of Australia's international borders, which were shuttered for nearly two years to keep out the Covid-19 virus. Those foreign candidates were mostly inexperienced, leaving the business with supervisory managers and "fresh, zero-experienced" workers but very few experienced bar and waiting staff. 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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North Korea is ramping up&nbsp;production&nbsp;of&nbsp;drugs&nbsp;and&nbsp;medical&nbsp;supplies&nbsp;including sterilisers and thermometers as it&nbsp;battles an unprecedented coronavirus outbreak, state media KCNA said on Thursday.

The isolated country, which has imposed a nationwide lockdown, is also increasing&nbsp;production&nbsp;of traditional Korean medicines used to reduce fever and pain, KCNA said, calling them "effective in prevention and cure of the malicious disease."

A sweeping&nbsp;COVID&nbsp;wave, which North Korea first confirmed last week, has fanned concerns over a lack of&nbsp;medical&nbsp;resources and vaccines, with the U.N. human rights agency warning of "devastating" consequences for its 25 million people.

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The outbreak spread after Pyongyang held a massive military parade on April 25 and was expected to peak between late May and early June, South Korea's Newsis news agency said on Wednesday, citing lawmakers briefed by Seoul's spy agency.

KCNA had said only that a wave of fever of unidentified origin began in late April.

At least 262,270 more people reported fever symptoms, and one additional person died as of Wednesday evening, KCNA said, citing data from the state emergency epidemic prevention headquarters. It did not specify how many people had tested positive for the virus.

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North Korea has so far reported 1,978,230 people with fever symptoms and 63 deaths, and imposed strict anti-virus measures.

Factories are churning out more injections, medicines, thermometers and other&nbsp;medical&nbsp;supplies&nbsp;in the capital Pyongyang and nearby regions "in a lightning way," while more isolation wards were installed and disinfection work intensified around the country, KCNA said.

"Thousands of tons of salt were urgently transported to Pyongyang City to produce antiseptic solution," KCNA said.

The reports came after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un criticised ineffective distribution of&nbsp;drugs&nbsp;and slammed officials for their "immature" responses to the epidemic.

Without a national vaccination campaign and&nbsp;COVID&nbsp;treatment, state media have encouraged patients to use painkillers and antibiotics as well as unverified home remedies, such as gargling salt water, or drinking lonicera japonica tea or willow leaf tea.

North Korea's state television recommended wearing two masks outdoors, a practice Kim followed on a weekend pharmacy visit, though not in TV images of a politburo meeting of the ruling Workers' Party on Tuesday.

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Dale Fisher, a professor of medicine at National University of Singapore, said the crisis might be underestimated because of the absence of testing and the more asymptomatic Omicron variant, and could cause greater social and economic fallout in an unvaccinated community.

"The best health systems in the world struggled in most countries, so I think it's likely that the true health impact is not being accurately described," Fisher said.

"An urgent vaccine rollout is imperative, and significant public health measures and social interventions should be introduced in the meantime to slow the spread," he added.

South Korea and the United States have respectively offered to help North Korea fight the virus, including sending aid, but have not received a response, Seoul's deputy national security advisor said on Wednesday.

However, three aircraft from North Korea's Air Koryo arrived in China and returned to Pyongyang on Monday carrying&nbsp;medical&nbsp;supplies, a diplomatic source said on condition of anonymity.

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North Korea is ramping up production of drugs and medical supplies including sterilisers and thermometers as it battles an unprecedented coronavirus outbreak, state media KCNA said on Thursday.

North Korea is ramping up production of drugs and medical supplies including sterilisers and thermometers as it battles an unprecedented coronavirus outbreak, state media KCNA said on Thursday. The isolated country, which has imposed a nationwide lockdown, is also increasing production of traditional Korean medicines used to reduce fever and pain, KCNA said, calling them "effective in prevention and cure of the malicious disease." A sweeping COVID wave, which North Korea first confirmed last week, has fanned concerns over a lack of medical resources and vaccines, with the U.N. human rights agency warning of "devastating" consequences for its 25 million people. Also read | N Korea Covid outbreak could lead to new coronavirus variants: WHO The outbreak spread after Pyongyang held a massive military parade on April 25 and was expected to peak between late May and early June, South Korea's Newsis news agency said on Wednesday, citing lawmakers briefed by Seoul's spy agency. KCNA had said only that a wave of fever of unidentified origin began in late April. At least 262,270 more people reported fever symptoms, and one additional person died as of Wednesday evening, KCNA said, citing data from the state emergency epidemic prevention headquarters. It did not specify how many people had tested positive for the virus. Also watch | North Korea COVID: US & South Korea offer to help fight the outbreak North Korea has so far reported 1,978,230 people with fever symptoms and 63 deaths, and imposed strict anti-virus measures. Factories are churning out more injections, medicines, thermometers and other medical supplies in the capital Pyongyang and nearby regions "in a lightning way," while more isolation wards were installed and disinfection work intensified around the country, KCNA said. "Thousands of tons of salt were urgently transported to Pyongyang City to produce antiseptic solution," KCNA said. The reports came after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un criticised ineffective distribution of drugs and slammed officials for their "immature" responses to the epidemic. Without a national vaccination campaign and COVID treatment, state media have encouraged patients to use painkillers and antibiotics as well as unverified home remedies, such as gargling salt water, or drinking lonicera japonica tea or willow leaf tea. North Korea's state television recommended wearing two masks outdoors, a practice Kim followed on a weekend pharmacy visit, though not in TV images of a politburo meeting of the ruling Workers' Party on Tuesday. Also read | As Covid outbreak turns messier, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un slams 'immature' response Dale Fisher, a professor of medicine at National University of Singapore, said the crisis might be underestimated because of the absence of testing and the more asymptomatic Omicron variant, and could cause greater social and economic fallout in an unvaccinated community. "The best health systems in the world struggled in most countries, so I think it's likely that the true health impact is not being accurately described," Fisher said. "An urgent vaccine rollout is imperative, and significant public health measures and social interventions should be introduced in the meantime to slow the spread," he added. South Korea and the United States have respectively offered to help North Korea fight the virus, including sending aid, but have not received a response, Seoul's deputy national security advisor said on Wednesday. However, three aircraft from North Korea's Air Koryo arrived in China and returned to Pyongyang on Monday carrying medical supplies, a diplomatic source said on condition of anonymity. 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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Climate change has made the record breaking heat waves in India and Pakistan over 100 times more likely, and also increased the chances that such events will occur more frequently in the future, according to a study by the UK Met Office.

The analysis released on Wednesday means extreme temperature events once expected every three centuries are now likely to happen every three years.

The study estimated the chances of exceeding the record temperature witnessed in April and May in 2010, which saw the highest combined average April and May temperature since 1900.

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The attribution study, which determines the influence of climate change on a particular weather event, shows that the natural probability of a heat wave exceeding the average temperature in 2010 was once in 312 years.

However, in the current climate scenario that accounts for climate change, the probabilities increase to once in every 3.1 years.

The scientists estimated that by the end of the century, the probability of heat wave will increase to once every 1.15 years.

"With temperatures exceeding 50 degrees Celsius in recent days, it is clear the current heat wave is an extreme weather event affecting communities and livelihoods," Professor Peter Stott, Met Office Science Fellow in Climate Attribution, said in a statement.

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Although a new record is thought likely, climate scientists will have to wait until after the end of the month, when all the temperature records for the April-May period have been collated to see whether the current heat wave will exceed the levels experienced in 2010.

"Spells of heat have always been a feature of the region's pre-monsoon climate during April and May," said Nikos Christidis, who produced the study.

"Our study shows that climate change is driving the heat intensity of these spells making record-breaking temperatures 100 times more likely. By the end of the century increasing climate change is likely to drive temperatures of these values on average every year, Christidis said.

The scientists adopted the peer-reviewed risk-based methodology that infers probabilities of extreme events with and without the effect of human influence from large multi-model ensembles of climate model simulations.

They noted that extreme pre-monsoon heatwave has eased a little after peak temperatures reached 51 degrees Celsius in Pakistan on Sunday.

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"However, the heat looks likely to build again from mid-week, peaking later in the week or into the weekend, with maximum temperatures again likely to reach 50 degrees Celsius in some spots, with continued very high overnight temperatures," said Paul Hutcheon, of the UK Met Office's Global Guidance Unit.

"Through the weekend temperatures are likely to lower again closer to average. There is also a continued enhanced risk of fires (largely from planned agricultural burning) in the region which would further add to the poor air quality. Some strong winds will lift dust plumes at times too, Hutcheon added.&nbsp;

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Climate change has made the record breaking heat waves in India and Pakistan over 100 times more likely, and also increased the chances that such events will occur more frequently in the future, according to a study by the UK Met Office. The analysis released on Wednesday means extreme temperature events once expected every three centuries are now likely to happen every three years. The study estimated the chances of exceeding the record temperature witnessed in April and May in 2010, which saw the highest combined average April and May temperature since 1900. Also read | Monsoon arrives in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, temperatures to drop in northern India The attribution study, which determines the influence of climate change on a particular weather event, shows that the natural probability of a heat wave exceeding the average temperature in 2010 was once in 312 years. However, in the current climate scenario that accounts for climate change, the probabilities increase to once in every 3.1 years. The scientists estimated that by the end of the century, the probability of heat wave will increase to once every 1.15 years. "With temperatures exceeding 50 degrees Celsius in recent days, it is clear the current heat wave is an extreme weather event affecting communities and livelihoods," Professor Peter Stott, Met Office Science Fellow in Climate Attribution, said in a statement. Watch | Severe heatwave grips South Asia: People struggle under scorching sun Although a new record is thought likely, climate scientists will have to wait until after the end of the month, when all the temperature records for the April-May period have been collated to see whether the current heat wave will exceed the levels experienced in 2010. "Spells of heat have always been a feature of the region's pre-monsoon climate during April and May," said Nikos Christidis, who produced the study. "Our study shows that climate change is driving the heat intensity of these spells making record-breaking temperatures 100 times more likely. By the end of the century increasing climate change is likely to drive temperatures of these values on average every year, Christidis said. The scientists adopted the peer-reviewed risk-based methodology that infers probabilities of extreme events with and without the effect of human influence from large multi-model ensembles of climate model simulations. They noted that extreme pre-monsoon heatwave has eased a little after peak temperatures reached 51 degrees Celsius in Pakistan on Sunday. Also read | Delhi grapples with water shortage amid heatwave "However, the heat looks likely to build again from mid-week, peaking later in the week or into the weekend, with maximum temperatures again likely to reach 50 degrees Celsius in some spots, with continued very high overnight temperatures," said Paul Hutcheon, of the UK Met Office's Global Guidance Unit. "Through the weekend temperatures are likely to lower again closer to average. There is also a continued enhanced risk of fires (largely from planned agricultural burning) in the region which would further add to the poor air quality. Some strong winds will lift dust plumes at times too, Hutcheon added. 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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The locked-down Chinese metropolis of Shanghai will reopen four of its 20 subway lines Sunday as it slowly eases pandemic restrictions that have kept most residents in their housing complexes for more than six weeks.

The city will also restart 273 bus lines connecting major urban centers, airports, train stations and hospitals as it resumes cross-district public transit, Yu Fulin, director of the Shanghai Transport Commission, said at a daily pandemic briefing Thursday.

It wasn't immediately clear how frequent the service would be. Bus service resumed on a trial basis within three outlying districts this week, with buses running every 30 to 90 minutes during daylight hours.

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The lockdown of China's largest city has dealt a blow to the economy and frustrated residents, particularly as many countries elsewhere in the world move away from such harsh measures as they try to live with the virus.

But officials have stuck to a zero-COVID' approach, saying that lifting restrictions could strain the public health system and lead to more deaths, particularly among the not fully vaccinated elderly.

The outbreak in Shanghai has taken 580 lives, according to official statistics, making it the deadliest one since the initial outbreak in the city of Wuhan in early 2020.&nbsp;

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Even as the number of new cases plummets, authorities are relaxing restrictions in a slow and deliberate manner as they try to ensure that the virus no longer spreads anywhere outside of quarantine facilities and areas with known infections.

The city of 25 million people recorded about 700 new cases on Wednesday, accounting for most of the about 1,000 cases nationwide.

Authorities in Beijing, which reported 55 new cases, closed some subway stations and bus lines, banned dining in restaurants and strongly encouraged residents to work from home as they try to prevent a Shanghai-scale outbreak in the Chinese capital.

Elsewhere in China, the city of Guang'an in in China's southwestern Sichuan province was locked down on Wednesday. The province recorded about 150 new cases.

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The locked-down Chinese metropolis of Shanghai will reopen four of its 20 subway lines Sunday as it slowly eases pandemic restrictions that have kept most residents in their housing complexes for more than six weeks. The city will also restart 273 bus lines connecting major urban centers, airports, train stations and hospitals as it resumes cross-district public transit, Yu Fulin, director of the Shanghai Transport Commission, said at a daily pandemic briefing Thursday. It wasn't immediately clear how frequent the service would be. Bus service resumed on a trial basis within three outlying districts this week, with buses running every 30 to 90 minutes during daylight hours. Also read | Investigators probe whether China Eastern Airlines jet crash was an intentional act: Reports The lockdown of China's largest city has dealt a blow to the economy and frustrated residents, particularly as many countries elsewhere in the world move away from such harsh measures as they try to live with the virus. But officials have stuck to a zero-COVID' approach, saying that lifting restrictions could strain the public health system and lead to more deaths, particularly among the not fully vaccinated elderly. The outbreak in Shanghai has taken 580 lives, according to official statistics, making it the deadliest one since the initial outbreak in the city of Wuhan in early 2020. WATCH | US: China eastern airlines jet crash caused by someone in the cockpit Also read | India-China border dispute: China constructing massive bridge near Indian border, says report Even as the number of new cases plummets, authorities are relaxing restrictions in a slow and deliberate manner as they try to ensure that the virus no longer spreads anywhere outside of quarantine facilities and areas with known infections. The city of 25 million people recorded about 700 new cases on Wednesday, accounting for most of the about 1,000 cases nationwide. Authorities in Beijing, which reported 55 new cases, closed some subway stations and bus lines, banned dining in restaurants and strongly encouraged residents to work from home as they try to prevent a Shanghai-scale outbreak in the Chinese capital. Elsewhere in China, the city of Guang'an in in China's southwestern Sichuan province was locked down on Wednesday. The province recorded about 150 new cases. 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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Cooking gas LPG price was on Thursday hiked by Rs 3.50 per cylinder, the second increase in rate this month following the firming of international energy rates.

Non-subsidised LPG now costs Rs 1,003 per 14.2-kg cylinder in the national capital, up from Rs 999.50 previously, according to a price notification of state-owned fuel retailers.

This is the second increase in LPG rate this month and the third in less than two months. The price was hiked by Rs 50 per cylinder on March 22 and again by the same quantum on May 7.

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Since April 2021, prices have risen by Rs 193.5 per cylinder.

Petrol and diesel prices however continue to be on freeze for the 43rd day in a row. The pause followed rates being hiked by a record Rs 10 per litre in a matter of 16 days beginning March 22.

Non-subsidised cooking gas is the one that consumers buy after exhausting their quota of 12 cylinders at subsidised or below-market rates.

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However, the government pays no subsidy on LPG in most cities and the price of the refill that consumers, including the poor women who got free connection under the much-talked Ujjwala scheme, is the same as that for non-subsidised or market price LPG.

Non-subsidised LPG costs Rs 1,002.50 per 14.2-kg cylinder in Mumbai while it is priced at Rs 1,018.50 a bottle in Chennai and Rs 1,029 in Kolkata.

Rates differ from state to state depending on the incidence of local taxes such as VAT. Prices are higher in states with higher taxes.

Alongside, oil firms also hiked the price of commercial LPG cylinders - the ones used by establishments like hotels and restaurants - by Rs 8 per cylinder to Rs 2,354 per 19-kg bottle. On May 1, the price of a commercial LPG cylinder was increased by Rs 102.50 to Rs 2,355.50 but on May 7 it was reduced to Rs 2,346.

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International oil prices have been on the rise this year. They jumped to a 13-year high of USD 140 per barrel in March before shedding some of the gains. Brent was trading at USD 110.13 per barrel on Thursday.

To compound things, the Indian rupee tumbled to Rs 77.74 to a dollar, making imports costlier.

India relies on overseas purchases to meet about 85 per cent of its oil requirement, making it one of the most vulnerable in Asia to higher oil prices.

While India has surplus oil refining capacity, it does not manufacture enough LPG to meet domestic demand and imports significant quantities from nations such as Saudi Arabia.

On Wednesday, an oil ministry official stated that the Saudi LPG prices have gone up by 33 per cent while domestic rates have increased by only 11 per cent.

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Cooking gas LPG price was on Thursday hiked by Rs 3.50 per cylinder, the second increase in rate this month following the firming of international energy rates. Non-subsidised LPG now costs Rs 1,003 per 14.2-kg cylinder in the national capital, up from Rs 999.50 previously, according to a price notification of state-owned fuel retailers. This is the second increase in LPG rate this month and the third in less than two months. The price was hiked by Rs 50 per cylinder on March 22 and again by the same quantum on May 7. Also read | No more imported cold weather gear: Indian start-up's solution for Army Since April 2021, prices have risen by Rs 193.5 per cylinder. Petrol and diesel prices however continue to be on freeze for the 43rd day in a row. The pause followed rates being hiked by a record Rs 10 per litre in a matter of 16 days beginning March 22. Non-subsidised cooking gas is the one that consumers buy after exhausting their quota of 12 cylinders at subsidised or below-market rates. Also watch | India: Special arrangements for animals at Delhi Zoo amid heatwave However, the government pays no subsidy on LPG in most cities and the price of the refill that consumers, including the poor women who got free connection under the much-talked Ujjwala scheme, is the same as that for non-subsidised or market price LPG. Non-subsidised LPG costs Rs 1,002.50 per 14.2-kg cylinder in Mumbai while it is priced at Rs 1,018.50 a bottle in Chennai and Rs 1,029 in Kolkata. Rates differ from state to state depending on the incidence of local taxes such as VAT. Prices are higher in states with higher taxes. Alongside, oil firms also hiked the price of commercial LPG cylinders - the ones used by establishments like hotels and restaurants - by Rs 8 per cylinder to Rs 2,354 per 19-kg bottle. On May 1, the price of a commercial LPG cylinder was increased by Rs 102.50 to Rs 2,355.50 but on May 7 it was reduced to Rs 2,346. Also read | Wheat export ban: India says measure to help nations in need, food grains shouldn't meet Covid shots' fate International oil prices have been on the rise this year. They jumped to a 13-year high of USD 140 per barrel in March before shedding some of the gains. Brent was trading at USD 110.13 per barrel on Thursday. To compound things, the Indian rupee tumbled to Rs 77.74 to a dollar, making imports costlier. India relies on overseas purchases to meet about 85 per cent of its oil requirement, making it one of the most vulnerable in Asia to higher oil prices. While India has surplus oil refining capacity, it does not manufacture enough LPG to meet domestic demand and imports significant quantities from nations such as Saudi Arabia. On Wednesday, an oil ministry official stated that the Saudi LPG prices have gone up by 33 per cent while domestic rates have increased by only 11 per cent. 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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The authorities in Kanpur, which is a city in the North Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, found that a Pakistani national sold off the Ram Janki temple and some other properties, news agency IANS reported.&nbsp;

As per the report, the Custodian of Enemy Property for India, which is an Indian government department empowered to appropriate property in India owned by Pakistani nationals, has now begun the process to enlist the temple and two other properties as "enemy" property.&nbsp;

It has been understood that notices have also been issued to those who bought the temple and dismantled it to make a restaurant.

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Col Sanjay Saha, who is the chief supervisor and consultant, office of the custodian of enemy property, said, "We have given two weeks to these people to respond. We are waiting for them to reply to five specific questions. No response has yet been received."&nbsp;

The report added that the property region in the Beconganj region was sold by a Pakistan national, who has been identified as Abid Rehman.&nbsp;

Rehman had apparently sold the property in 1982 to a person named Mukhtar Baba, who had a cycle repair shop in the temple complex. Abid Rehman had migrated to Pakistan in 1962.&nbsp;

According to Kanpur Municipal Corporation records, the property is still listed as a temple. On the other hand, Mukhtar Baba's son Mehmood Umar said that he had all the necessary papers and would soon respond to the query posted to him.&nbsp;

The IANS report added that an investigation began after Shatru Sampati Sanrakshan Sangarsh Samiti filed a complaint last year.&nbsp;

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The authorities in Kanpur, which is a city in the North Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, found that a Pakistani national sold off the Ram Janki temple and some other properties, news agency IANS reported.

The authorities in Kanpur, which is a city in the North Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, found that a Pakistani national sold off the Ram Janki temple and some other properties, news agency IANS reported. As per the report, the Custodian of Enemy Property for India, which is an Indian government department empowered to appropriate property in India owned by Pakistani nationals, has now begun the process to enlist the temple and two other properties as "enemy" property. It has been understood that notices have also been issued to those who bought the temple and dismantled it to make a restaurant. ALSO READ | Krishna Janmabhoomi case: Mathura court allows lawsuit seeking removal of Shahi Idgah mosque Col Sanjay Saha, who is the chief supervisor and consultant, office of the custodian of enemy property, said, "We have given two weeks to these people to respond. We are waiting for them to reply to five specific questions. No response has yet been received." The report added that the property region in the Beconganj region was sold by a Pakistan national, who has been identified as Abid Rehman. Rehman had apparently sold the property in 1982 to a person named Mukhtar Baba, who had a cycle repair shop in the temple complex. Abid Rehman had migrated to Pakistan in 1962. According to Kanpur Municipal Corporation records, the property is still listed as a temple. On the other hand, Mukhtar Baba's son Mehmood Umar said that he had all the necessary papers and would soon respond to the query posted to him. The IANS report added that an investigation began after Shatru Sampati Sanrakshan Sangarsh Samiti filed a complaint last year. 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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A court in the North Indian state of Uttar Pradesh has allowed a petition seeking to remove the Shahi Idgah mosque in Mathura, a famous pilgrimage city in the state.&nbsp;

India-based news agencies reported that the Mathura court has also allowed the plea to seal the mosque near Krishna Janmabhoomi (the birthplace of Lord Krishna).&nbsp;

The 17th-century mosque is said to be built on the land belonging to the Keshav Dev temple, the apparent birthplace of Lord Krishna.&nbsp;

In the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah Mosque dispute case, the petitioners are seeking the ownership of 13.37 acres of land of Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi.&nbsp;

As per court documents, they also want the removal of the Shahi Idgah Mosque built there.&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, the Uttar Pradesh Police has directed its units in eight districts to "remain on high alert".&nbsp;

As quoted by IANS, Additional Director General (Agra zone) Rajeev Krishna told reporters that he had issued instructions across eight districts of the Agra zone, which includes Mathura, to ensure security.&nbsp;

The ADG said that police chiefs of all the eight districts in the region have been instructed to keep a close watch on anti-social elements.&nbsp;

This comes in the backdrop of the Gyanvapi Masjid row as the Varanasi court is hearing a petition which claims that there are idols of Hindu Gods and goddesses in the Gyanvapi mosque complex.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

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A court in the North Indian state of Uttar Pradesh has allowed a petition seeking to remove the Shahi Idgah mosque in Mathura, a famous pilgrimage city in the state.

A court in the North Indian state of Uttar Pradesh has allowed a petition seeking to remove the Shahi Idgah mosque in Mathura, a famous pilgrimage city in the state. India-based news agencies reported that the Mathura court has also allowed the plea to seal the mosque near Krishna Janmabhoomi (the birthplace of Lord Krishna). The 17th-century mosque is said to be built on the land belonging to the Keshav Dev temple, the apparent birthplace of Lord Krishna. In the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah Mosque dispute case, the petitioners are seeking the ownership of 13.37 acres of land of Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi. As per court documents, they also want the removal of the Shahi Idgah Mosque built there. ALSO READ | India: 500-year-old Lord Shiva idol seized in Chennai city, was to be sold for $3.2 million Meanwhile, the Uttar Pradesh Police has directed its units in eight districts to "remain on high alert". As quoted by IANS, Additional Director General (Agra zone) Rajeev Krishna told reporters that he had issued instructions across eight districts of the Agra zone, which includes Mathura, to ensure security. The ADG said that police chiefs of all the eight districts in the region have been instructed to keep a close watch on anti-social elements. This comes in the backdrop of the Gyanvapi Masjid row as the Varanasi court is hearing a petition which claims that there are idols of Hindu Gods and goddesses in the Gyanvapi mosque complex. (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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Desperate times call for desperate measures as some mothers in the United States opt to make the infant formula substitutes themselves amid a nationwide shortage of baby formula.&nbsp;

US President Joe Biden invoked the Defense Production Act to give baby formula manufacturers priority in supplies as the country faces an acute shortage of baby formula.&nbsp;

The crisis has emerged due to the storm of supply chain issues and a massive recall. But the question here is, should mothers use a homemade baby formula to feed their babies? Is it safe?&nbsp;

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Importantly, baby formula is a necessity for many families. As the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdowns are lifting, people are now returning to work, including mothers immediately after giving birth. In such situations, they cannot breastfeed and rely upon the baby formula.&nbsp;

The shortage has left the parents desperate as they fear that their infants may starve as they look forward to substitutes. According to Google Trends, searches for "how to make baby formula at home" have increased by 2400% in the past month, a BBC report noted.&nbsp;

Experts warn against using 'homebrew'&nbsp; 
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The BBC report quoted Dr Steven Abrams, who has warned against using such homemade baby formula. Dr Abrams is the former chair of the American Academy of Paediatrics' Committee on Nutrition.&nbsp;

Dr Abrams said, "The standard by which we develop infant formula is breast milk. We've come to understand breast milk better and better. If they're not breastfeeding, [the formula] has got to have all the nutrients in there".&nbsp;

Dr Abrams further added that homemade substitutes can be dangerous in the first months of infancy because, at this stage, the baby needs nutrients like iron in its diet, which is critical for brain development.&nbsp;

The report also added that the homemade formulas also pose challenges with sterility. Using it regularly can result in severe malnutrition. In extreme cases, it can be fatal.&nbsp;

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One formula recipe said to be from 1960, has been circulating on social media forums. The recipe urges parents to mix evaporated milk, water and Karo corn syrup.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) cautions against formulas made at home.&nbsp;

Tanya Altmann, the author of several parenting books and founder of Calabasas Pediatrics in California, told AFP: "I advise my patients not to make homemade infant formula. It won't meet your baby's essential nutritional needs, can be very dangerous to their growth and development and can even make your baby sick."&nbsp;

"Karo syrup was once used to help ease constipation, but it is not advised as it's not effective and can even contain harmful bacteria," she added.&nbsp;

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Azza Ahmed, an associate professor of nursing at Purdue University, said homemade formula can put a baby at risk of "contamination and infection."&nbsp;

The formula should never be watered down, as this can quickly lead to an imbalance of nutrition, she added.&nbsp;

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Desperate times call for desperate measures as some mothers in the United States opt to make the infant formula substitutes themselves amid a nationwide shortage of baby formula.

Desperate times call for desperate measures as some mothers in the United States opt to make the infant formula substitutes themselves amid a nationwide shortage of baby formula. US President Joe Biden invoked the Defense Production Act to give baby formula manufacturers priority in supplies as the country faces an acute shortage of baby formula. The crisis has emerged due to the storm of supply chain issues and a massive recall. But the question here is, should mothers use a homemade baby formula to feed their babies? Is it safe? ALSO READ | To end infant formula shortage, US President Joe Biden invokes Defense Production Act Importantly, baby formula is a necessity for many families. As the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdowns are lifting, people are now returning to work, including mothers immediately after giving birth. In such situations, they cannot breastfeed and rely upon the baby formula. The shortage has left the parents desperate as they fear that their infants may starve as they look forward to substitutes. According to Google Trends, searches for "how to make baby formula at home" have increased by 2400% in the past month, a BBC report noted. Experts warn against using 'homebrew' The BBC report quoted Dr Steven Abrams, who has warned against using such homemade baby formula. Dr Abrams is the former chair of the American Academy of Paediatrics' Committee on Nutrition. Dr Abrams said, "The standard by which we develop infant formula is breast milk. We've come to understand breast milk better and better. If they're not breastfeeding, [the formula] has got to have all the nutrients in there". Dr Abrams further added that homemade substitutes can be dangerous in the first months of infancy because, at this stage, the baby needs nutrients like iron in its diet, which is critical for brain development. The report also added that the homemade formulas also pose challenges with sterility. Using it regularly can result in severe malnutrition. In extreme cases, it can be fatal. ALSO READ | Biden backs Finland and Sweden's 'historic' NATO application One formula recipe said to be from 1960, has been circulating on social media forums. The recipe urges parents to mix evaporated milk, water and Karo corn syrup. Meanwhile, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) cautions against formulas made at home. Tanya Altmann, the author of several parenting books and founder of Calabasas Pediatrics in California, told AFP: "I advise my patients not to make homemade infant formula. It won't meet your baby's essential nutritional needs, can be very dangerous to their growth and development and can even make your baby sick." "Karo syrup was once used to help ease constipation, but it is not advised as it's not effective and can even contain harmful bacteria," she added. WATCH | US to allow baby formula imports, foreign makers to meet a list of safety standards × Azza Ahmed, an associate professor of nursing at Purdue University, said homemade formula can put a baby at risk of "contamination and infection." The formula should never be watered down, as this can quickly lead to an imbalance of nutrition, she added. 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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