<p>A recent report published on March 31 by tech site The Verge highlighted that content that was identified as misleading, harmful or problematic was mistakenly prioritised in users' Facebook feeds.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The reason behind this surge of misinformation was apparently a software bug that reportedly took six months to fix - between October to March. Was the error critical?&nbsp;</p>

<p>Apparently yes because The Verge reported that the bug was serious enough for a group of Facebook employees to draft an internal report referring to a "massive ranking failure" of content.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As per reports, the employees noticed that some content, that had been marked as questionable by external media, was widely distributed in users' News Feeds in October.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The popular tech site reported, "Unable to find the root cause, the engineers watched the surge subside a few weeks later and then flare up repeatedly until the ranking issue was fixed on March 11."&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the company Facebook disputed the report published by the outlet, labelling it as "vastly overstated", news agency AFP reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to Joe Osborne, a spokesman for parent company Meta, the bug "had no meaningful, long-term impact on problematic content". Osborne said that the bug affected "only a very small number of views" of content.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Explaining the process, Osborne said, that "the overwhelming majority of posts in Feed are not eligible to be down-ranked in the first place".&nbsp;</p>

<p>He added that other mechanisms designed to limit views of "harmful" content remained in place, "including other demotions, fact-checking labels and violating content removals."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Facebook's parent company Meta gave user data to hackers</strong></p>

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A recent report published on March 31 by tech site The Verge highlighted that content that was identified as misleading, harmful or problematic was mistakenly prioritised in users' Facebook feeds.

A recent report published on March 31 by tech site The Verge highlighted that content that was identified as misleading, harmful or problematic was mistakenly prioritised in users' Facebook feeds. The reason behind this surge of misinformation was apparently a software bug that reportedly took six months to fix - between October to March. Was the error critical? Apparently yes because The Verge reported that the bug was serious enough for a group of Facebook employees to draft an internal report referring to a "massive ranking failure" of content. ALSO READ | Meta no longer requires COVID-19 booster shots for staff in US offices As per reports, the employees noticed that some content, that had been marked as questionable by external media, was widely distributed in users' News Feeds in October. The popular tech site reported, "Unable to find the root cause, the engineers watched the surge subside a few weeks later and then flare up repeatedly until the ranking issue was fixed on March 11." However, the company Facebook disputed the report published by the outlet, labelling it as "vastly overstated", news agency AFP reported. According to Joe Osborne, a spokesman for parent company Meta, the bug "had no meaningful, long-term impact on problematic content". Osborne said that the bug affected "only a very small number of views" of content. ALSO READ | Indian space tech startup launched satellite with Elon Musk's SpaceX. What's next? Explaining the process, Osborne said, that "the overwhelming majority of posts in Feed are not eligible to be down-ranked in the first place". He added that other mechanisms designed to limit views of "harmful" content remained in place, "including other demotions, fact-checking labels and violating content removals." WATCH | Facebook's parent company Meta gave user data to hackers × (With inputs from agencies)

Software bug promoted problematic content on Facebook for over six months: Report

<p>Russia’s retreat from Ukraine’s capital of Kyiv offered a clearer picture of the devastating civilian toll from the war, sparking global outrage against Moscow and calls by Western leaders for war crimes investigations.</p>

<p>The retreat comes after weeks of intense fighting around Kyiv and signals what appears to be a repositioning of troops to expand on territory that Russian forces have captured in the south. On Sunday, Russia attacked key infrastructure on the southern coastline; fighting also has continued elsewhere across the country.</p>

<p>The attacks in the south came as Ukrainian officials accused Russian forces of executing some civilians before their retreat from the areas around Kyiv. Footage posted by Ukraine’s Defense Ministry and photographs from news agencies showed the bodies of men in civilian clothes on the streets of Bucha, a town northwest of Kyiv. Images showed some corpses with hands bound behind their back. Russia’s Defense Ministry dismissed the Bucha photos as “fake.”</p>

<p>Outrage over the civilian deaths could move the needle for the European Union, which has so far rebuffed mounting calls from Ukraine, and by President Joe Biden, to impose sanctions on Russian oil and gas, citing its dependency on Russian fuels. But Sunday, in what would mark a significant shift in her country’s position, Germany’s defense minister, Christine Lambrecht, said that in light of the Bucha atrocities, the bloc should consider banning Russian gas imports.</p>

<p>Here are some other major developments:</p>

<p>— The Black Sea port cities of Odesa and Mykolaiv were stuck by missiles Sunday. Britain’s Ministry of Defense said Sunday that intelligence showed Russian naval forces have maintained a blockade of the Ukrainian coast in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov, which is “preventing Ukrainian resupply by sea.”</p>

<p>— American lawmakers called to send more aid to Ukraine. Charles Michel, president of the European Council, said in a tweet that more European Union sanctions against Russia “are on their way.”</p>

<p>— Russia’s chief negotiator in peace talks, Vladimir Medinsky, rejected a Ukrainian counterpart’s suggestion that Russian President Vladimir Putin and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine could soon hold direct talks. Medinsky said the two sides remained far apart on the status of Crimea and the eastern Donbas region of Ukraine, both of which are claimed by Russia.</p>

<p>— Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk of Ukraine said her government was working with the International Committee of the Red Cross on another planned mass evacuation of civilians from the besieged southern city of Mariupol, after a convoy failed to reach the city for a third time Saturday.</p>


Russia’s retreat from Ukraine’s capital of Kyiv offered a clearer picture of the devastating civilian toll from the war, sparking global outrage against Moscow and calls by Western leaders for war crimes investigations.

Russia’s retreat from Ukraine’s capital of Kyiv offered a clearer picture of the devastating civilian toll from the war, sparking global outrage against Moscow and calls by Western leaders for war crimes investigations. The retreat comes after weeks of intense fighting around Kyiv and signals what appears to be a repositioning of troops to expand on territory that Russian forces have captured in the south. On Sunday, Russia attacked key infrastructure on the southern coastline; fighting also has continued elsewhere across the country. The attacks in the south came as Ukrainian officials accused Russian forces of executing some civilians before their retreat from the areas around Kyiv. Footage posted by Ukraine’s Defense Ministry and photographs from news agencies showed the bodies of men in civilian clothes on the streets of Bucha, a town northwest of Kyiv. Images showed some corpses with hands bound behind their back. Russia’s Defense Ministry dismissed the Bucha photos as “fake.” Outrage over the civilian deaths could move the needle for the European Union, which has so far rebuffed mounting calls from Ukraine, and by President Joe Biden, to impose sanctions on Russian oil and gas, citing its dependency on Russian fuels. But Sunday, in what would mark a significant shift in her country’s position, Germany’s defense minister, Christine Lambrecht, said that in light of the Bucha atrocities, the bloc should consider banning Russian gas imports. Here are some other major developments: — The Black Sea port cities of Odesa and Mykolaiv were stuck by missiles Sunday. Britain’s Ministry of Defense said Sunday that intelligence showed Russian naval forces have maintained a blockade of the Ukrainian coast in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov, which is “preventing Ukrainian resupply by sea.” — American lawmakers called to send more aid to Ukraine. Charles Michel, president of the European Council, said in a tweet that more European Union sanctions against Russia “are on their way.” — Russia’s chief negotiator in peace talks, Vladimir Medinsky, rejected a Ukrainian counterpart’s suggestion that Russian President Vladimir Putin and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine could soon hold direct talks. Medinsky said the two sides remained far apart on the status of Crimea and the eastern Donbas region of Ukraine, both of which are claimed by Russia. — Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk of Ukraine said her government was working with the International Committee of the Red Cross on another planned mass evacuation of civilians from the besieged southern city of Mariupol, after a convoy failed to reach the city for a third time Saturday.

Global outrage follows allegations that Russia executed civilians

<p>The ongoing political drama in Pakistan has become fodder for memes on social media forums as netizens have come up with hilarious jibes to define the political crisis&nbsp;in the South Asian nation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Sunday (April 3), the country's Prime Minister Imran Khan somehow managed to avoid voting in the parliament, which was meant to oust him from power.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The opposition parties gathered with a motion of no confidence in Khan's government, but the assembly deputy speaker of the parliament refused to accept it.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>OPINION&nbsp; |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/new-polls-interim-govt-or-army-rule-pm-imran-khan-plunges-pakistan-into-constitutional-crisis-467929">New polls, interim govt, or Army rule? PM Imran Khan plunges Pakistan into constitutional crisis</a></strong></p>

<p>The political drama has been going on for the past couple of weeks as Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party (PTI) lost its majority in the 342-member assembly last week. It has been understood that more than a dozen PTI members had indicated they would cross the floor.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan was expected to lose but now, going as per the political developments in the country, a potential constitutional battle has been set up.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>OPINION |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/im-the-dim-how-pakistan-pm-imran-khan-turned-out-to-be-a-terrible-caricature-of-the-champion-cricketer-467848">&nbsp;'Im the dim': How Pakistan PM Imran Khan turned out to be a terrible caricature of the champion cricketer</a></strong></p>

<p>Meanwhile, the political chaos has left netizens to come up with funny memes. Netizens have also targetted Shehbaz Sharif, who was tipped to replace Imran Khan.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Check out some of the memes here:&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Imran?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Imran</a> ka letter 😂 <a href="https://t.co/wHDuEhyeHF">pic.twitter.com/wHDuEhyeHF</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Imran?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Imran</a> khan Today ... <a href="https://t.co/xhbwCc13tb">pic.twitter.com/xhbwCc13tb</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pakistan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Pakistan</a> Vs <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/USA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#USA</a><br />
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1. Man of the match <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/QasimSuri?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#QasimSuri</a><br />
2. Man of the series <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ImranKhan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ImranKhan</a><br />
3. Master blaster <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FawadChaudhry?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FawadChaudhry</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SupremeCourt?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SupremeCourt</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Elections2022?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Elections2022</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ImranKhanPrimeMinister?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ImranKhanPrimeMinister</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/surprise?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#surprise</a> <a href="https://t.co/NmrBv00VnC">pic.twitter.com/NmrBv00VnC</a></p>
— Haider Rajput (@Rajputblogs) <a href="https://twitter.com/Rajputblogs/status/1510540775356051459?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 3, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Clean bowled. Lesson to the external conspirators focus on your own countries. Lesson to Pakistans sellouts never think Allah is not with the truthful ones. <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ImranKhanPTI</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ImranKhanPrimeMinister?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ImranKhanPrimeMinister</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ImranKhan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ImranKhan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IstandwithImranKhan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IstandwithImranKhan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NoConfidenceMotion?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NoConfidenceMotion</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PakistanZindabad?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PakistanZindabad</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Imran?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Imran</a> <a href="https://t.co/mfdNlwdrZz">pic.twitter.com/mfdNlwdrZz</a></p>
— Anira Khokhar 🇬🇧🇵🇰 (@anira_khokhar) <a href="https://twitter.com/anira_khokhar/status/1510533917543129091?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 3, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">No confidence motion be like<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NoConfidenceMotion?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NoConfidenceMotion</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Surprise?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Surprise</a> <a href="https://t.co/aDKOkF7a2E">pic.twitter.com/aDKOkF7a2E</a></p>
— MOLANA SAHB (@shery_malikk) <a href="https://twitter.com/shery_malikk/status/1510521128523120643?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 3, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Platelets Down Again 😂<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NoConfidenceMotion?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NoConfidenceMotion</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ShahbazSharif?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ShahbazSharif</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/surprise?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#surprise</a> <a href="https://t.co/LejXN48UI9">pic.twitter.com/LejXN48UI9</a></p>
— Imran Khan (@ImraanRiaazkhan) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImraanRiaazkhan/status/1510529258959118336?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 3, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Feeling sad for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ShahbazSharif?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ShahbazSharif</a> with 11 other parties 😂🤣<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/surprise?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#surprise</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NoConfidenceMotion?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NoConfidenceMotion</a> <a href="https://t.co/imTZqBlAmZ">pic.twitter.com/imTZqBlAmZ</a></p>
— Malik Shoujaat 🇵🇰 (@Malok_Shoujaat) <a href="https://twitter.com/Malok_Shoujaat/status/1510529001684713479?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 3, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Out of context 💀<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pakistan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Pakistan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/meme?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#meme</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ImranKhan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ImranKhan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PDM?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PDM</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NoConfidenceMotion?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NoConfidenceMotion</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ImranKhanPrimeMinister?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ImranKhanPrimeMinister</a> <a href="https://t.co/PBi2c81siQ">pic.twitter.com/PBi2c81siQ</a></p>
— Memes By Pakistan 🇵🇰 (@MemesByPakistan) <a href="https://twitter.com/MemesByPakistan/status/1510538090284126211?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 3, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Haters gonna say that this meme was created for IMRAN KHAN. 😖😁😁😁 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pakistan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Pakistan</a> <a href="https://t.co/DAYYMppBvA">pic.twitter.com/DAYYMppBvA</a></p>
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<p>Meanwhile, Imran Khan, during a televised address to the nation, called for fresh elections after the national assembly of the country was dissolved and a no-confidence motion against Khan was blocked.</p>

<p>Dissolution of the national assembly means fresh elections must be held in the country within three months. Pakistan's State Minister for Information Farrukh Habib said that fresh elections in Pakistan will be held in 90 days.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Taking to his official Twitter handle, Habib made the announcement, although a final decision will come from the president of Pakistan and the election commission.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH | Pakistan opposition leader Khawaja Asif in an exclusive conversation with WION</strong></p>

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The ongoing political drama in Pakistan has become fodder for memes on social media forums as netizens have come up with hilarious jibes to define the political crisis in the South Asian nation.

The ongoing political drama in Pakistan has become fodder for memes on social media forums as netizens have come up with hilarious jibes to define the political crisis in the South Asian nation. On Sunday (April 3), the country's Prime Minister Imran Khan somehow managed to avoid voting in the parliament, which was meant to oust him from power. The opposition parties gathered with a motion of no confidence in Khan's government, but the assembly deputy speaker of the parliament refused to accept it. OPINION | New polls, interim govt, or Army rule? PM Imran Khan plunges Pakistan into constitutional crisis The political drama has been going on for the past couple of weeks as Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party (PTI) lost its majority in the 342-member assembly last week. It has been understood that more than a dozen PTI members had indicated they would cross the floor. The cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan was expected to lose but now, going as per the political developments in the country, a potential constitutional battle has been set up. OPINION | 'Im the dim': How Pakistan PM Imran Khan turned out to be a terrible caricature of the champion cricketer Meanwhile, the political chaos has left netizens to come up with funny memes. Netizens have also targetted Shehbaz Sharif, who was tipped to replace Imran Khan. Check out some of the memes here: #Imran ka letter 😂 pic.twitter.com/wHDuEhyeHF — Aizaz Ahmad Khalil (@therealaizaz_99) March 28, 2022 × #Imran khan Today ... pic.twitter.com/xhbwCc13tb — Ahmad Mughal (@Ahmadmughalap) March 30, 2022 × #Pakistan Vs #USA Today Match summary 1. Man of the match #QasimSuri 2. Man of the series #ImranKhan 3. Master blaster #FawadChaudhry#SupremeCourt #Elections2022 #ImranKhanPrimeMinister #surprise pic.twitter.com/NmrBv00VnC — Haider Rajput (@Rajputblogs) April 3, 2022 × Clean bowled. Lesson to the external conspirators focus on your own countries. Lesson to Pakistans sellouts never think Allah is not with the truthful ones. @ImranKhanPTI#ImranKhanPrimeMinister #ImranKhan #IstandwithImranKhan #NoConfidenceMotion #PakistanZindabad #Imran pic.twitter.com/mfdNlwdrZz — Anira Khokhar 🇬🇧🇵🇰 (@anira_khokhar) April 3, 2022 × No confidence motion be like#NoConfidenceMotion #Surprise pic.twitter.com/aDKOkF7a2E — MOLANA SAHB (@shery_malikk) April 3, 2022 × Platelets Down Again 😂#NoConfidenceMotion#ShahbazSharif#surprise pic.twitter.com/LejXN48UI9 — Imran Khan (@ImraanRiaazkhan) April 3, 2022 × Feeling sad for #ShahbazSharif with 11 other parties 😂🤣#surprise | #NoConfidenceMotion pic.twitter.com/imTZqBlAmZ — Malik Shoujaat 🇵🇰 (@Malok_Shoujaat) April 3, 2022 × Out of context 💀#Pakistan #meme #ImranKhan #PDM #NoConfidenceMotion #ImranKhanPrimeMinister pic.twitter.com/PBi2c81siQ — Memes By Pakistan 🇵🇰 (@MemesByPakistan) April 3, 2022 × Haters gonna say that this meme was created for IMRAN KHAN. 😖😁😁😁 #Pakistan pic.twitter.com/DAYYMppBvA — Fayaaz Takkar♐ (@fayaaz_takkar_) April 3, 2022 × Meanwhile, Imran Khan, during a televised address to the nation, called for fresh elections after the national assembly of the country was dissolved and a no-confidence motion against Khan was blocked. Dissolution of the national assembly means fresh elections must be held in the country within three months. Pakistan's State Minister for Information Farrukh Habib said that fresh elections in Pakistan will be held in 90 days. Taking to his official Twitter handle, Habib made the announcement, although a final decision will come from the president of Pakistan and the election commission. WATCH | Pakistan opposition leader Khawaja Asif in an exclusive conversation with WION ×

Today's match summary in memes: Netizens find the funniest ways to describe Pakistan political drama

<p>Jordan's former crown prince, Hamzah, who was implicated in a coup plot against his half-brother King Abdullah II, gave up his royal title on Sunday.</p>

<p>Hamzah, in a statement posted on Twitter, announced he was "renouncing the title of prince", a month after a royal court statement said he had apologised to the king for last year's aborted coup.</p>

<p>"After what I have witnessed over the past years, I have come to the conclusion that my personal convictions and the values that my father instilled in me... are not in line with the approaches, trends or modern methods of our institutions," he wrote in the statement.</p>

<p>"I had the great honour of serving my beloved country and dear people in this capacity throughout the years of my life," he wrote.</p>

<p>"I will remain as long as I live faithful to our beloved Jordan."</p>

<p>On March 8, the royal court said Hamzah had taken "responsibility for his actions and offences towards Jordan and His Majesty over the past years, including the incidents that followed in the sedition case".</p>

<p>Jordanian authorities announced last April that they had foiled a bid to destabilise the Western-allied kingdom, marking a rare crisis in a kingdom seen as a pillar of stability in the region.</p>

<p>Hamzah, whom the king sidelined as heir to the throne in 2004, accused Jordan's rulers of corruption and ineptitude in a video message posted by the BBC on April 3.</p>

<p>A Jordanian court in July sentenced former royal court chief Bassem Awadallah and an ex-envoy to Saudi Arabia, Sharif Hassan bin Zaid, to 15 years in prison after they were found guilty of involvement in the plot.</p>

<p>Hamzah was not charged in the trial, but the charge sheet said he was "determined to fulfil his personal ambition to rule, in violation of the Hashemite constitution and customs".</p>

<p>The king appointed Hamzah as crown prince in 1999, at the request of his late father, King Hussein, but removed him from the post in 2004, later naming his son, Prince Hussein, as next in line to the Hashemite throne.</p>


Jordan's former crown prince, Hamzah, who was implicated in a coup plot against his half-brother King Abdullah II, gave up his royal title on Sunday. Hamzah, in a statement posted on Twitter, announced he was "renouncing the title of prince", a month after a royal court statement said he had apologised to the king for last year's aborted coup.

Jordan's former crown prince, Hamzah, who was implicated in a coup plot against his half-brother King Abdullah II, gave up his royal title on Sunday. Hamzah, in a statement posted on Twitter, announced he was "renouncing the title of prince", a month after a royal court statement said he had apologised to the king for last year's aborted coup. "After what I have witnessed over the past years, I have come to the conclusion that my personal convictions and the values that my father instilled in me... are not in line with the approaches, trends or modern methods of our institutions," he wrote in the statement. "I had the great honour of serving my beloved country and dear people in this capacity throughout the years of my life," he wrote. "I will remain as long as I live faithful to our beloved Jordan." On March 8, the royal court said Hamzah had taken "responsibility for his actions and offences towards Jordan and His Majesty over the past years, including the incidents that followed in the sedition case". Jordanian authorities announced last April that they had foiled a bid to destabilise the Western-allied kingdom, marking a rare crisis in a kingdom seen as a pillar of stability in the region. Hamzah, whom the king sidelined as heir to the throne in 2004, accused Jordan's rulers of corruption and ineptitude in a video message posted by the BBC on April 3. A Jordanian court in July sentenced former royal court chief Bassem Awadallah and an ex-envoy to Saudi Arabia, Sharif Hassan bin Zaid, to 15 years in prison after they were found guilty of involvement in the plot. Hamzah was not charged in the trial, but the charge sheet said he was "determined to fulfil his personal ambition to rule, in violation of the Hashemite constitution and customs". The king appointed Hamzah as crown prince in 1999, at the request of his late father, King Hussein, but removed him from the post in 2004, later naming his son, Prince Hussein, as next in line to the Hashemite throne.

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<p><strong><em>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.</em></strong></p>

<p>The Russia and Ukraine crisis continues to escalate with each day passing. Hundreds are dead, thousands are injured and millions have left the war-torn country to save their lives.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The latest development from ground zero reveals a gruesome reality as Ukrainian authorities claimed to have found a mass grave in Bucha, a town outside Kyiv. Bucha was recently retaken by Ukrainian forces from Russian troops.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As reported by news agency AFP, fifty-seven people were buried in a mass grave in Bucha, a local official said on Sunday (April 3), showing a slit trench where the bodies lay.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As per the news agency, around ten bodies were visible, either unburied or partially covered by the earth. Some of the bodies were left in civilian clothing, whereas some were said to be concealed in black zip-up body bags.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Serhii Kaplychnyi, who identified himself as head of the rescue services in Bucha, told the news agency: "Here in this long grave, 57 people are buried." As per reports, the mass grave is behind a church in the town centre.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Saturday (April 2), the mayor of Bucha said that 300 residents had been killed by Russian troops during a month-long occupation. The reported atrocities in Bucha led the countries like Germany and France to accuse Russia of war crimes.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Also, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said on Sunday (April 3) that civilian killings in Bucha were the "most outrageous atrocity of the 21st century."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Without an exaggeration, by what we have seen in Bucha and vicinity, we can conclude that Russia is worse than ISIS in the scale and ruthlessness of the crimes committed," he said as quoted by the news agency Reuters while speaking to reporters during a visit to Warsaw.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;UN: Over 4.1 million Ukrainians have fled country and 6.83 million displaced since Russia invaded</strong></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. The Russia and Ukraine crisis continues to escalate with each day passing. Hundreds are dead, thousands are injured and millions have left the war-torn country to save their lives. The latest development from ground zero reveals a gruesome reality as Ukrainian authorities claimed to have found a mass grave in Bucha, a town outside Kyiv. Bucha was recently retaken by Ukrainian forces from Russian troops. As reported by news agency AFP, fifty-seven people were buried in a mass grave in Bucha, a local official said on Sunday (April 3), showing a slit trench where the bodies lay. ALSO READ | Irpin, Bucha, Gostomel and the whole Kyiv region liberated: Ukraine As per the news agency, around ten bodies were visible, either unburied or partially covered by the earth. Some of the bodies were left in civilian clothing, whereas some were said to be concealed in black zip-up body bags. Serhii Kaplychnyi, who identified himself as head of the rescue services in Bucha, told the news agency: "Here in this long grave, 57 people are buried." As per reports, the mass grave is behind a church in the town centre. On Saturday (April 2), the mayor of Bucha said that 300 residents had been killed by Russian troops during a month-long occupation. The reported atrocities in Bucha led the countries like Germany and France to accuse Russia of war crimes. ALSO READ | Russia Ukraine crisis: Nearly 4.2 million Ukrainian refugees flee war Also, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said on Sunday (April 3) that civilian killings in Bucha were the "most outrageous atrocity of the 21st century." "Without an exaggeration, by what we have seen in Bucha and vicinity, we can conclude that Russia is worse than ISIS in the scale and ruthlessness of the crimes committed," he said as quoted by the news agency Reuters while speaking to reporters during a visit to Warsaw. WATCH | UN: Over 4.1 million Ukrainians have fled country and 6.83 million displaced since Russia invaded × (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Pakistan's State Minister for Information Farrukh Habib said that fresh elections in Pakistan will be held in 90 days. Get the latest updates on Russia and Ukraine crisis.&nbsp;</p>

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Pakistan’s Director-General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Babar Iftikhar has denied the involvement of the military establishment in Sunday’s political development. “The military has nothing to do with what happened today,” DG ISPR Major General Babar Iftikhar told Geo News on Sunday.&nbsp;</p>

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Pakistan’s Supreme Court Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial took cognizance of the prevailing political situation, wherein the National Assembly’s deputy speaker controversially rejected the no-confidence motion and the lower house was subsequently dissolved following the advice of Prime Minister Imran Khan.</p>

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Ukrainian authorities claimed to have found a mass grave in Bucha, a town outside Kyiv. Bucha was recently retaken by Ukrainian forces from Russian troops.&nbsp;</p>

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Police have confirmed that at least six people were killed and nine more wounded in a shooting in the California state capital of Sacramento on Sunday (April 3).&nbsp;</p>

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After facing flak, Sri Lanka on Sunday lifted all restrictions placed on social media platforms ahead of a planned anti-government protest against the worsening economic crisis that is marked by rising inflation and scarcity of essential items.</p>

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Another gaffe! The United States President Joe Biden mistakenly referred to the former First Lady Michelle Obama as the former Vice President of the country. The mistake was corrected by the White House, however, the clip went viral on social media, leaving the netizens abuzz.&nbsp;</p>

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Kazakhstan's security services said Sunday they have arrested a foreign spy allegedly plotting an attack against the president and other high-level officials.</p>

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The world's largest Muslim-majority nation of Indonesia welcomed the start of the holy fasting month of Ramadan with a mass prayer at Jakarta's grand mosque on Saturday, with plateauing coronavirus cases allowing for eased restrictions this year.&nbsp;</p>

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Pope Francis, struggling with leg pain, on Sunday said countries should always help those trying to survive "amidst the waves of the sea" as he wrapped up a trip to one of the Mediterranean countries at the heart of Europe's migration debate.</p>

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Pakistan's State Minister for Information Farrukh Habib said that fresh elections in Pakistan will be held in 90 days. Get the latest updates on Russia and Ukraine crisis.

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<p>Police have confirmed that at least six people were killed and nine more wounded in a shooting in the California state capital of Sacramento on Sunday (April 3).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sacramento police released a statement on Twitter and informed: "Officers located at least 15 shooting victims, including 6 who are deceased."&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per the police, several blocks of a commercial stretch of the downtown area were closed as they were investigating the area where the incident took place.&nbsp;</p>

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Officers located at least 15 shooting victims, including 6 who are deceased. There will be a media staging area at 9th St/K St. Continue to follow this thread for updates. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/kstreetshooting?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#kstreetshooting</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/sacramentopolice?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#sacramentopolice</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/sacpd?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#sacpd</a></p>
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<p>Kathy Lester, who is the Sacramento Police Chief, said at a news conference that police heard gunfire when they were patrolling the area around 2 am (local time).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lester added that when the police arrived at the scene, they found at least six people dead and a large crowd had gathered on the street.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lester said, "About two o'clock in the morning last this morning, our officers were in the area here at 10th and K and they heard shots being fired. They responded to our scene behind me and located a large crowd. They found that multiple people, unfortunately, had been shot and this is a really tragic situation."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"So, we now have confirmed that we had six people killed in the area of 10th and K, an additional 10 people were transported or self transported to area hospitals. So, we are asking for the public's help in helping us to identify the suspects in this and provide any information that you can to help us solve this," she added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Videos of the incident were posted on social media forums in which people can be seen and heard shouting and running in the street. However, the footage can't be verified independently by WION.&nbsp;</p>

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Police have confirmed that at least six people were killed and nine more wounded in a shooting in the California state capital of Sacramento on Sunday (April 3). Sacramento police released a statement on Twitter and informed: "Officers located at least 15 shooting victims, including 6 who are deceased." As per the police, several blocks of a commercial stretch of the downtown area were closed as they were investigating the area where the incident took place. 🚨 K Street Shooting Update🚨 Officers located at least 15 shooting victims, including 6 who are deceased. There will be a media staging area at 9th St/K St. Continue to follow this thread for updates. #kstreetshooting #sacramentopolice #sacpd — Sacramento Police (@SacPolice) April 3, 2022 × Kathy Lester, who is the Sacramento Police Chief, said at a news conference that police heard gunfire when they were patrolling the area around 2 am (local time). Lester added that when the police arrived at the scene, they found at least six people dead and a large crowd had gathered on the street. Lester said, "About two o'clock in the morning last this morning, our officers were in the area here at 10th and K and they heard shots being fired. They responded to our scene behind me and located a large crowd. They found that multiple people, unfortunately, had been shot and this is a really tragic situation." "So, we now have confirmed that we had six people killed in the area of 10th and K, an additional 10 people were transported or self transported to area hospitals. So, we are asking for the public's help in helping us to identify the suspects in this and provide any information that you can to help us solve this," she added. Videos of the incident were posted on social media forums in which people can be seen and heard shouting and running in the street. However, the footage can't be verified independently by WION. BREAKING:🚨 USA: Multiple people k!IIed and injured in mass shooting incident in downtown Sacramento, California; sound of automatic gunfire captured on amateur video pic.twitter.com/aHwco0UZG6 — OSINT Updates 🚨 (@OsintUpdates) April 3, 2022 × Another angle of the aftermath of the Sacramento mass shooting - initial reports as many as 50 rounds fired pic.twitter.com/Xm579uHEJy — Jack Posobiec 🇺🇸 (@JackPosobiec) April 3, 2022 ×

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<p>Costa Ricans began voting on Sunday to elect one of two scandal-tainted presidential candidates in a country grappling with sky-high poverty and unemployment.</p>

<p>Former president Jose Maria Figueres was once investigated for corruption while ex-finance minister Rodrigo Chaves was previously demoted for sexual harassment.</p>

<p>But with 23 percent of the population living in poverty and unemployment soaring to 14 percent alongside a series of corruption scandals, Costa Ricans seem more focused on the economy as they elect a successor to Carlos Alvarado.</p>

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<p>Polls opened at 6.00 am (1200 GMT) and will close at 6.00 pm (0000 GMT). "Go to your center and vote," the electoral tribunal said on Twitter as voting began.</p>

<p>Costa Rica has been described as the "happiest" country in Latin America and praised for its environmental policies and eco-tourism, but the vital tourism industry was hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic.</p>

<p>Alongside Peru, it suffered the largest fall in employment figures in the region between 2019 and 2020.</p>

<p><strong>We're very poor</strong></p>

<p>"The next president has to change everything because we're very poor. There is no work here, there is nothing," said Ana Briceno, 64, a travel agent in the capital San Jose.</p>

<p>"In the last years with Carlos Alvarado the situation has been very difficult ... so I think the future president must focus on the economy," said Cristina Aguilar, 32.</p>

<p>Given their previous troubles, the two candidates have sought to keep the debate swirling around the economy.</p>

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<p>"The urgent themes to address are the ones causing discomfort and suffering to the people," said Chaves, 60, a surprise qualifier for Sunday's run-off, having polled fourth ahead of February's first round.</p>

<p>"The first is the lack of jobs. Secondly, the cost of living."</p>

<p>Chaves, from the newly formed right-wing Social Democratic Progress Party, led the most recent opinion polls, with more than 41 percent support, compared to 38 percent for Figueres.</p>

<p>Figueres, 67, who was president from 1994 to 1998, is equally focused on the economy.</p>

<p>"In the economic agenda, unemployment is the most important, the creation of employment opportunities is the priority," he said.</p>

<p>Figueres, whose father Jose abolished the army in 1948 when he was president, topped the first round of voting among a crowded field of 25 contenders with 27.3 percent, ahead of Chaves who had 16.8 percent.</p>

<p>But they were a long way from the 40 percent needed to win outright.</p>

<p><strong>&nbsp;'Misinterpreted' jokes&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Both men have reached this final stage of the election despite the specter of past scandals.</p>

<p>Chaves, who spent six months as finance minister in the outgoing government, was investigated over sexual harassment&nbsp;complaints brought by multiple women while he was a senior official at the World Bank, where he worked for 30 years.</p>

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<p>He was demoted, though not fired, and has dismissed his behavior as jokes that were "misinterpreted due to cultural differences."</p>

<p>Figueres, who represents the centrist National Liberation Party (PLN), was investigated for allegedly taking $900,000 from French engineering firm Alcatel, which has admitted to bribing officials.</p>

<p>The ex-president, who worked abroad at the time as executive director of the World Economic Forum (WEF), refused to give evidence in the case in 2004 and returned to Costa Rica only in 2011 when the investigation expired.</p>

<p>"Right now, I don't know who I will vote for ... because Chaves contradicts himself in everything and given what Figueres did last time, it leaves us undecided," said Jairo Montero, 37.</p>

<p>In the unlikely event the election ends in a draw, Costa Rican law says the elder candidate would win, in this case Figueres.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The first results are expected at around 8:30 pm.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The winner will begin a four-year term on May 8.</p>


Costa Ricans began voting on Sunday to elect one of two scandal-tainted presidential candidates in a country grappling with sky-high poverty and unemployment. Former president Jose Maria Figueres was once investigated for corruption while ex-finance minister Rodrigo Chaves was previously demoted for sexual harassment.

Costa Ricans began voting on Sunday to elect one of two scandal-tainted presidential candidates in a country grappling with sky-high poverty and unemployment. Former president Jose Maria Figueres was once investigated for corruption while ex-finance minister Rodrigo Chaves was previously demoted for sexual harassment. But with 23 percent of the population living in poverty and unemployment soaring to 14 percent alongside a series of corruption scandals, Costa Ricans seem more focused on the economy as they elect a successor to Carlos Alvarado. Also read | Costa Rica issues COVID-19 vaccine requirement for children Polls opened at 6.00 am (1200 GMT) and will close at 6.00 pm (0000 GMT). "Go to your center and vote," the electoral tribunal said on Twitter as voting began. Costa Rica has been described as the "happiest" country in Latin America and praised for its environmental policies and eco-tourism, but the vital tourism industry was hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic. Alongside Peru, it suffered the largest fall in employment figures in the region between 2019 and 2020. We're very poor "The next president has to change everything because we're very poor. There is no work here, there is nothing," said Ana Briceno, 64, a travel agent in the capital San Jose. "In the last years with Carlos Alvarado the situation has been very difficult ... so I think the future president must focus on the economy," said Cristina Aguilar, 32. Given their previous troubles, the two candidates have sought to keep the debate swirling around the economy. Watch | Costa Rica: Hydroelectric power plant gets new lease of life from crypto mining "The urgent themes to address are the ones causing discomfort and suffering to the people," said Chaves, 60, a surprise qualifier for Sunday's run-off, having polled fourth ahead of February's first round. "The first is the lack of jobs. Secondly, the cost of living." Chaves, from the newly formed right-wing Social Democratic Progress Party, led the most recent opinion polls, with more than 41 percent support, compared to 38 percent for Figueres. Figueres, 67, who was president from 1994 to 1998, is equally focused on the economy. "In the economic agenda, unemployment is the most important, the creation of employment opportunities is the priority," he said. Figueres, whose father Jose abolished the army in 1948 when he was president, topped the first round of voting among a crowded field of 25 contenders with 27.3 percent, ahead of Chaves who had 16.8 percent. But they were a long way from the 40 percent needed to win outright. 'Misinterpreted' jokes Both men have reached this final stage of the election despite the specter of past scandals. Chaves, who spent six months as finance minister in the outgoing government, was investigated over sexual harassment complaints brought by multiple women while he was a senior official at the World Bank, where he worked for 30 years. Also read | Costa Rican police seize 4 tonnes of Colombian cocaine He was demoted, though not fired, and has dismissed his behavior as jokes that were "misinterpreted due to cultural differences." Figueres, who represents the centrist National Liberation Party (PLN), was investigated for allegedly taking $900,000 from French engineering firm Alcatel, which has admitted to bribing officials. The ex-president, who worked abroad at the time as executive director of the World Economic Forum (WEF), refused to give evidence in the case in 2004 and returned to Costa Rica only in 2011 when the investigation expired. "Right now, I don't know who I will vote for ... because Chaves contradicts himself in everything and given what Figueres did last time, it leaves us undecided," said Jairo Montero, 37. In the unlikely event the election ends in a draw, Costa Rican law says the elder candidate would win, in this case Figueres. The first results are expected at around 8:30 pm. The winner will begin a four-year term on May 8.

Costa Rica presidential candidates vow to tackle unemployment

<p>India's exports touched a record high of $418 billion in 2021-22, Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said on Sunday.<br />
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"In March, India's exports touched around $40 billion which is itself a record as we have never bagged such a huge amount from exports in a month ever before," he added.</p>

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Addressing a media briefing here, Goyal said that during 2021-22, $30 billion export was recorded on a monthly basis, and this was despite the second and third wave of Coronavirus pandemic hitting the country hard.<br />
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The engineering goods exports hit a record $111 billion, of which about $16 billion worth goods were shipped to the US&nbsp;alone.<br />
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"Our MSME sector, farmers, everybody together took India to new heights successfully," Goyal said.</p>

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<p>Mentioning about 'RRR'&nbsp;film, the Union Minister said it has been learnt that the film has done the highest-ever business of Rs 750 crore in the history of Indian cinema.<br />
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Goyal said that similarly, Indian economy is also ready to break all records and the country has the capability to achieve impossible targets.</p>

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"The growth has occurred in sectors that has smaller enterprises and involves the agriculture sector. I congratulate the farmers for raising the agricultural produce. Wheat exports have grown from 2 lakh tonnes in 2019-20 to 21.55 lakh tonnes last year and to over 70 lakh tonnes in 2021-22," the Commerce Minister said.<br />
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Similar growth has been recorded in jute products, textiles, leather, gems and jewellery and other labour intensive sectors.<br />
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"We will continue to work hard to enhance the capacity of MSMEs and farm sector to raise exports and create jobs," he added.</p>


India's exports touched a record high of $418 billion in 2021-22, Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said on Sunday. "In March, India's exports touched around $40 billion which is itself a record as we have never bagged such a huge amount from exports in a month ever before," he added.

India's exports touched a record high of $418 billion in 2021-22, Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said on Sunday. "In March, India's exports touched around $40 billion which is itself a record as we have never bagged such a huge amount from exports in a month ever before," he added. Also read | Covid vaccine Covaxin supply through UN procurement agencies suspended by WHO Addressing a media briefing here, Goyal said that during 2021-22, $30 billion export was recorded on a monthly basis, and this was despite the second and third wave of Coronavirus pandemic hitting the country hard. The engineering goods exports hit a record $111 billion, of which about $16 billion worth goods were shipped to the US alone. "Our MSME sector, farmers, everybody together took India to new heights successfully," Goyal said. Watch | Gudi Padwa: India's financial capital Mumbai welcomes New Year Mentioning about 'RRR' film, the Union Minister said it has been learnt that the film has done the highest-ever business of Rs 750 crore in the history of Indian cinema. Goyal said that similarly, Indian economy is also ready to break all records and the country has the capability to achieve impossible targets. Also read | Amid economic crisis, India to send rice to Sri Lanka as part of credit facility "The growth has occurred in sectors that has smaller enterprises and involves the agriculture sector. I congratulate the farmers for raising the agricultural produce. Wheat exports have grown from 2 lakh tonnes in 2019-20 to 21.55 lakh tonnes last year and to over 70 lakh tonnes in 2021-22," the Commerce Minister said. Similar growth has been recorded in jute products, textiles, leather, gems and jewellery and other labour intensive sectors. "We will continue to work hard to enhance the capacity of MSMEs and farm sector to raise exports and create jobs," he added.

India's export touches record $418 billion in 2021-22, says Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal

<p>&nbsp;President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday said that connectivity with the Central Asian countries remain a key priority for India, which is a member of both the International North-South Transport Corridor, and the Ashgabat Agreement.<br />
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Addressing the young diplomats of Turkmenistan at the Institute of International Relations in Ashgabat, he said: "We have taken steps to operationalise the Chabahar port in Iran which can provide a secure, viable and unhindered access to the sea for the Central Asian countries.</p>

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"While expanding connectivity, it is important to ensure that connectivity initiatives are consultative, transparent and participatory, with respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries. India stands ready to cooperate, invest and build connectivity in the region."<br />
<br />
Kovind stressed that India's foreign policy has been constantly evolving since its Independence.<br />
<br />
"India's emergence as one of the major economies of the world and the relevance of India's technological capabilities has shaped key global negotiations. India's partnerships with countries of the Global South have grown substantially while its relations with major powers have deepened further," he said.<br />
<br />
He emphasised that one of the key pillars of India's foreign policy in recent years have been the 'Neighbourhood First'&nbsp;policy.<br />
<br />
"While 'Indo-Pacific'&nbsp;is a recent addition to the geopolitical lexicon, India's engagement with the Indo-Pacific region goes back several centuries. The dynamism and vitality of the region makes it a global economic centre. We stand for an open, balanced, rules-based and stable international trade regime in the Indo-Pacific," Kovind said.</p>

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<p>According to the President, one of the focus areas of Indian foreign policy in the last few years have been the revitalisation of its historical ties with the Central Asian countries, which are a part of our "extended neighbourhood".<br />
<br />
"As developing countries, India and Central Asian countries share common perspectives and similar approaches. We face common challenges such as terrorism, extremism, radicalisation, drug trafficking etc. India has also strategic relations with most of the Central Asian countries," he said.<br />
<br />
On the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the President said that India's position on this issue have been steadfast and consistent.<br />
<br />
"We have emphasised that the current global order is anchored in international law, the UN Charter, and respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty of states. We are deeply concerned about the worsening humanitarian situation. We have called for immediate cessation of violence and hostilities and return to the path of dialogue and diplomacy. We have also provided humanitarian assistance to Ukraine," he said.</p>

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About how the UN remains the most universal and representative international organisation, he said: "At the core of India`s call for reformed multilateralism lies the reform of the UN Security Council, to reflect the contemporary realities. In this context, India values the support of Turkmenistan for our permanent membership in a reformed and expanded UN Security Council."<br />
<br />
Kovind said that as Turkmenistan marches ahead in the 'Era of people with Arkadag', India, as a longstanding friend, stands ready to partner with it to realise the collective dreams of the people. He expressed hope that his visit to Turkmenistan would impart a new momentum to further promote partnership between the two countries.<br />
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He also inaugurated an `India Corner` at the Institute of International Relations on the occasion. The `India Corner` is envisioned to create interest in India amongst the students of the Institute in organising India related activities.</p>


President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday said that connectivity with the Central Asian countries remain a key priority for India, which is a member of both the International North-South Transport Corridor, and the Ashgabat Agreement.

President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday said that connectivity with the Central Asian countries remain a key priority for India, which is a member of both the International North-South Transport Corridor, and the Ashgabat Agreement. Addressing the young diplomats of Turkmenistan at the Institute of International Relations in Ashgabat, he said: "We have taken steps to operationalise the Chabahar port in Iran which can provide a secure, viable and unhindered access to the sea for the Central Asian countries. Also read | Covid vaccine Covaxin supply through UN procurement agencies suspended by WHO "While expanding connectivity, it is important to ensure that connectivity initiatives are consultative, transparent and participatory, with respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries. India stands ready to cooperate, invest and build connectivity in the region." Kovind stressed that India's foreign policy has been constantly evolving since its Independence. "India's emergence as one of the major economies of the world and the relevance of India's technological capabilities has shaped key global negotiations. India's partnerships with countries of the Global South have grown substantially while its relations with major powers have deepened further," he said. He emphasised that one of the key pillars of India's foreign policy in recent years have been the 'Neighbourhood First' policy. "While 'Indo-Pacific' is a recent addition to the geopolitical lexicon, India's engagement with the Indo-Pacific region goes back several centuries. The dynamism and vitality of the region makes it a global economic centre. We stand for an open, balanced, rules-based and stable international trade regime in the Indo-Pacific," Kovind said. Watch | Gravitas: Russia praises India's neutrality on Ukraine According to the President, one of the focus areas of Indian foreign policy in the last few years have been the revitalisation of its historical ties with the Central Asian countries, which are a part of our "extended neighbourhood". "As developing countries, India and Central Asian countries share common perspectives and similar approaches. We face common challenges such as terrorism, extremism, radicalisation, drug trafficking etc. India has also strategic relations with most of the Central Asian countries," he said. On the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the President said that India's position on this issue have been steadfast and consistent. "We have emphasised that the current global order is anchored in international law, the UN Charter, and respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty of states. We are deeply concerned about the worsening humanitarian situation. We have called for immediate cessation of violence and hostilities and return to the path of dialogue and diplomacy. We have also provided humanitarian assistance to Ukraine," he said. Also read | Amid economic crisis, India to send rice to Sri Lanka as part of credit facility About how the UN remains the most universal and representative international organisation, he said: "At the core of India`s call for reformed multilateralism lies the reform of the UN Security Council, to reflect the contemporary realities. In this context, India values the support of Turkmenistan for our permanent membership in a reformed and expanded UN Security Council." Kovind said that as Turkmenistan marches ahead in the 'Era of people with Arkadag', India, as a longstanding friend, stands ready to partner with it to realise the collective dreams of the people. He expressed hope that his visit to Turkmenistan would impart a new momentum to further promote partnership between the two countries. He also inaugurated an `India Corner` at the Institute of International Relations on the occasion. The `India Corner` is envisioned to create interest in India amongst the students of the Institute in organising India related activities.

Connectivity with Central Asia key priority for India: President Ram Nath Kovind

<p>Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba along with his wife Arzu Deuba and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Samrajeswar Pashupatinath temple and offered prayers on Sunday, following their visit to Kaal Bhairav temple and Kashi Vishwanath temple.</p>

<p>Deuba arrived in India on Friday on a three-day visit. It is his first such visit abroad after assuming office in July 2021. Today on the last day of his official visit he came to Varanasi to offer prayers at the Kaal Bhairav temple, Kashi Vishwanath temple and Samrajeswar Pashupatinath temple.</p>

<p>After offering puja at the Samrajeswar Pashupatinath temple, Adityanath, Nepalese PM and his wife were felicitated with `shawl` by the priest of the temple.</p>

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<p>Samrajeswar Pashupatinath Temple in the holy city of Varanasi which stood as a symbol of India-Nepal unity is attracting scores of tourists and pilgrims after the development of Kashi Vishwanath Temple. It is also known as Nepali Mandir.</p>

<p>Earlier in the day, Deuba along with his wife offered prayers at Kaal Bhairav temple and Kashi Vishwanath temple and offered prayers.</p>

<p>At Kaal Bhairav temple, Nepalese PM was welcomed as per the Indian ritual, with conch, damru and "bel patra" garland while at Kashi Vishwanath temple, Deuba was welcomed by applying `tilak`.</p>

<p>The streets of Varanasi were all decked up with Deuba`s posters and hoardings to greet him. Children could be seen standing with the national flags of both countries (India and Nepal).</p>

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<p>Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was already in Varanasi before the Nepal Prime Minister`s arrival.</p>

<p>A day earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Deuba met and held delegation-level talks at Hyderabad House in New Delhi.</p>

<p>The two Prime Ministers jointly launched multiple projects which are likely to boost connectivity between the two countries while they expressed hope that the key initiatives being taken by them would take India-Nepal relations to new heights.</p>

<p>Both PMs first inaugurated a 35-km long cross-border rail link from Jayanagar in Bihar to Kurtha in Nepal and also a passenger train service built under India`s Grant Assistance in a joint address at Hyderabad House. Deuba is on a three-day India visit.</p>

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<p>Deuba met Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) President JP Nadda at the party headquarters on Friday and discussed strengthening the ties between the Nepali Congress and the BJP.</p>

<p>After meeting BJP President, Nepal PM met the External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla in Delhi.The Nepal PM was also accompanied by Foreign Minister Narayan Khadka, Energy and Water Resources Minister Pampha Bhusal and Health Minister Mahendra Rai Yadav during the meeting.&nbsp;</p>


Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba along with his wife Arzu Deuba and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Samrajeswar Pashupatinath temple and offered prayers on Sunday, following their visit to Kaal Bhairav temple and Kashi Vishwanath temple.

Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba along with his wife Arzu Deuba and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Samrajeswar Pashupatinath temple and offered prayers on Sunday, following their visit to Kaal Bhairav temple and Kashi Vishwanath temple. Deuba arrived in India on Friday on a three-day visit. It is his first such visit abroad after assuming office in July 2021. Today on the last day of his official visit he came to Varanasi to offer prayers at the Kaal Bhairav temple, Kashi Vishwanath temple and Samrajeswar Pashupatinath temple. After offering puja at the Samrajeswar Pashupatinath temple, Adityanath, Nepalese PM and his wife were felicitated with `shawl` by the priest of the temple. Also read | Nepal, India agree on expansion of power cooperation Samrajeswar Pashupatinath Temple in the holy city of Varanasi which stood as a symbol of India-Nepal unity is attracting scores of tourists and pilgrims after the development of Kashi Vishwanath Temple. It is also known as Nepali Mandir. Earlier in the day, Deuba along with his wife offered prayers at Kaal Bhairav temple and Kashi Vishwanath temple and offered prayers. At Kaal Bhairav temple, Nepalese PM was welcomed as per the Indian ritual, with conch, damru and "bel patra" garland while at Kashi Vishwanath temple, Deuba was welcomed by applying `tilak`. The streets of Varanasi were all decked up with Deuba`s posters and hoardings to greet him. Children could be seen standing with the national flags of both countries (India and Nepal). Watch | Nepal PM Deuba is on a 3-day visit to India to strengthen ties after Oli's shake up Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was already in Varanasi before the Nepal Prime Minister`s arrival. A day earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Deuba met and held delegation-level talks at Hyderabad House in New Delhi. The two Prime Ministers jointly launched multiple projects which are likely to boost connectivity between the two countries while they expressed hope that the key initiatives being taken by them would take India-Nepal relations to new heights. Both PMs first inaugurated a 35-km long cross-border rail link from Jayanagar in Bihar to Kurtha in Nepal and also a passenger train service built under India`s Grant Assistance in a joint address at Hyderabad House. Deuba is on a three-day India visit. Also read | Indo-Nepal boundary issue must be addressed through dialogue, not politicisation: Foreign Secretary Shringla Deuba met Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) President JP Nadda at the party headquarters on Friday and discussed strengthening the ties between the Nepali Congress and the BJP. After meeting BJP President, Nepal PM met the External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla in Delhi.The Nepal PM was also accompanied by Foreign Minister Narayan Khadka, Energy and Water Resources Minister Pampha Bhusal and Health Minister Mahendra Rai Yadav during the meeting.

Nepal Prime Minister offers prayer at Pashupatinath temple in Varanasi

<p>Kazakhstan's security services said Sunday they have arrested a foreign&nbsp;spy&nbsp;allegedly plotting an&nbsp;attack&nbsp;against the&nbsp;president&nbsp;and other high-level officials.</p>

<p>"A foreign&nbsp;intelligence&nbsp;agent, a Kazakh citizen, was arrested&nbsp;on&nbsp;March 25 in Nur-Sultan by the counter-espionage&nbsp;services," the National Security Committee said in a statement.</p>

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<p>The suspect "was&nbsp;planning&nbsp;an&nbsp;attack&nbsp;against the&nbsp;president&nbsp;of&nbsp;Kazakhstan&nbsp;and a number of high-level officials," as well as against members of the special services and security forces, the statement said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A foreign-made gun, drugs and large sums of money had been found during a search of his home.</p>

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<p>The statement added the suspect had confessed after his arrest and a terrorism investigation had been opened.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kazakhstan, a former Soviet republic and Central Asia's richest country, descended into violence in early January when peaceful protests over a fuel price hike unravelled into bloody clashes and looting.</p>

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<p>More than 200 died and&nbsp;President&nbsp;Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called in troops from a Russia-led security bloc to re-establish control.</p>

<p>Kazakhstan&nbsp;framed the violence as an&nbsp;attack&nbsp;by "terrorist groups" and has criticised foreign media coverage of the events.&nbsp;</p>


Kazakhstan's security services said Sunday they have arrested a foreign spy allegedly plotting an attack against the president and other high-level officials. "A foreign intelligence agent, a Kazakh citizen, was arrested on March 25 in Nur-Sultan by the counter-espionage services," the National Security Committee said in a statement.

Kazakhstan's security services said Sunday they have arrested a foreign spy allegedly plotting an attack against the president and other high-level officials. "A foreign intelligence agent, a Kazakh citizen, was arrested on March 25 in Nur-Sultan by the counter-espionage services," the National Security Committee said in a statement. Also read | Sidelining mentor, Kazakhstan president takes leadership of ruling party The suspect "was planning an attack against the president of Kazakhstan and a number of high-level officials," as well as against members of the special services and security forces, the statement said. A foreign-made gun, drugs and large sums of money had been found during a search of his home. Watch | Kazakhstan President Tokayev rejects calls for an international probe into a crisis that killed 200 The statement added the suspect had confessed after his arrest and a terrorism investigation had been opened. Kazakhstan, a former Soviet republic and Central Asia's richest country, descended into violence in early January when peaceful protests over a fuel price hike unravelled into bloody clashes and looting. Also read | Russian troops withdraw from Kazakhstan as state of emergency ends More than 200 died and President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called in troops from a Russia-led security bloc to re-establish control. Kazakhstan framed the violence as an attack by "terrorist groups" and has criticised foreign media coverage of the events.

Kazakhstan arrests spy 'planning attack' on president

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