Karnataka Election Results 2023 full winner list: As per the latest updates on the Karnataka assembly election results, the Congress party, after initially making significant gains, is currently leading in 113 seats, while the BJP is ahead in 76 seats.

Karnataka Election Results 2023 full winner list: As per the latest updates on the Karnataka assembly election results, the Congress party, after initially making significant gains, is currently leading in 113 seats, while the BJP is ahead in 76 seats. The Janata Dal-Secular, on the other hand, has extended its lead to 30 seats but has suffered a significant decline in numbers compared to its initial performance. However, both JDS and BJP still have a chance of winning the election, and it remains a triangular fight among BJP, Congress, and JDS. The BJP had hoped to retain power, but it appears to be losing the state. The Janata Dal-Secular was looking to play the role of kingmaker if neither of the two major parties managed to secure a majority, but it seems that Congress may be a clear winner if the early trends hold. The state had witnessed a record voter turnout of 73.19 per cent during the elections. Exit polls have predicted a comfortable majority for the Congress party, while the BJP is projected to win 62-80 seats. The JD(S) is likely to get 20-25 seats. The final results are still awaited, and it remains to be seen whether the initial trends hold or there are any significant changes in the numbers in favour of any party. Karnataka election result 2023 trends LIVE Party Won Leading Total BJP 3 62 65 Congress 6 127 133 JDS 22 22 Others 4 4 Total 9 215 224 Karnataka recorded a record voter turnout of 73.19 per cent in the assembly polls conducted on Wednesday. "Karnataka has created a new record for itself. Final voter turnout for Karnataka Election 2023 stands at 73.19 per cent," said the Chief Electoral Office, Karnataka. The EC also noted that largely peaceful voting was conducted at the 58,545 polling stations across the state. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai of the BJP, Congress leaders Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar and JD(S)' HD Kumaraswamy are some of the heavyweights in the Karnataka electoral fray. While BJP is hoping to get re-elected in the assembly elections, the post-1985 electoral data suggests that Karnataka voters have never voted the incumbent back to power. Karnataka election results 2023: Exit polls predicted a hung assembly Exit polls earlier predicted a hung assembly for Karnataka elections, with some outlets giving a slight advantage to Congress. Interestingly, JD(S) is expecting to play a kingmaker's role in the upcoming assembly if both Congress and BJP fail to reach the majority milestone. JDS leader HD Kumaraswamy has already said that both major parties have approached him to form a coalition in case of a hung assembly. The majority mark in the 224-seat Karnataka assembly is 113. Leaders from both BJP and Congress parties were confident that their parties will secure victory. Here is the complete list of constituency-wise winners of the BJP, Congress and JDS Constituency Leading Candidate Leading Party Status Afzalpur M.Y.PATIL Congress Result in Progress Aland Bhojaraj Congress Result in Progress Anekal B. SHIVANNA Congress Result in Progress Arabhavi BALACHANDRA LAXMANRAO JARKIHOLI BJP Result in Progress Arkalgud A. MANJU JDS Result in Progress Arsikere K.M. SHIVALINGE GOWDA Congress Result in Progress Athani LAXMAN. SANGAPPA. SAVADI Congress Result in Progress Aurad PRABHU B CHAVAN BJP Result in Progress B.T.M Layout RAMALINGA REDDY Congress Result in Progress Babaleshwar M B PATIL. Congress Result in Progress Badami B.B.CHIMMANAKATTI Congress Result in Progress Bagalkot METI. HULLAPPA. YAMANAPPA Congress Result in Progress Bagepalli S.N. SUBBAREDDY (CHINNAKAYALAPALLI) Congress Result in Progress Bailhongal KOUJALAGI. MAHANTESH. SHIVANAND. Congress Result in Progress Bangalore South M Krishnappa BJP Result in Progress Bangarapet S.N. NARAYANASWAMY. K.M Congress Result in Progress Bantval RAJESH NAIK U BJP Result in Progress Basavakalyan SHARANU SALAGAR BJP Result in Progress Basavana Bagevadi SHIVANAND PATIL Congress Result in Progress Basavanagudi RAVI SUBRAMANYA L.A. BJP Result in Progress Belgaum Dakshin ABHAY PATIL BJP Result in Progress Belgaum Rural Laxmi R. Hebbalkar Congress Result in Progress Belgaum Uttar Asif (Raju) Sait Congress Result in Progress Bellary B Nagendra Congress Result in Progress Bellary City NARA BHARATH REDDY Congress Result in Progress Belthangady HARISH POONJA BJP Result Declared Belur H.K. SURESH (HULLALLI SURESH) BJP Result Declared Bhadravati B.K. SANAGAMESHWARA Congress Result in Progress Bhalki ESHWAR KHANDRE Congress Result in Progress Bhatkal MANKAL VAIDYA Congress Result in Progress Bidar Rahim Khan Congress Result in Progress Bidar South ASHOK KHENY Congress Result in Progress Bijapur City BASANAGOUDA R PATIL (YATNAL) BJP Result in Progress Bilgi J. T. PATIL. 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Karnataka Election Results 2023 LIVE counting: Trends emerging from Karnataka election results put Congress party in a comfortable position. As per the latest trends, Congress has already reached the 113 majority mark, and the party looks all set to form a majority government.

Karnataka Election Results 2023 LIVE counting: Trends emerging from Karnataka election results put Congress party in a comfortable position. As per the latest trends, Congress has already reached the 113 majority mark, and the party looks all set to form a majority government. In Mysore, Hubli-Dharwar & Belgaum region, Congress party is dominating BJP and JDS. Here are the latest trends for assembly seats in this region. Earlier, exit polls predicted a hung assembly. JD(S) is expected to play a crucial role in the formation of the government in case both BJP and Congress fail to reach the majority milestone of 113 seats in the 224-seat Karnataka assembly. HD Kumaraswamy, the leader of JD(S), has stated that both major parties have approached him to form a coalition in the event of a hung assembly. Leaders from BJP and Congress are confident that their respective parties will secure a victory. The heavyweights of each political party in the Karnataka electoral fray are Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai of the BJP, Congress leaders Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar, and JD(S)' HD Kumaraswamy. Karnataka recorded a record voter turnout of 73.19 per cent in the state assembly polls on May 10. The Chief Electoral Office of Karnataka confirmed the voter turnout and stated that the voting process was largely peaceful across the 58,545 polling stations in the state. It is interesting to note that the post-1985 electoral data suggests that Karnataka voters have never re-elected the incumbent party to power. As the election results are awaited, it remains to be seen whether Karnataka will break its electoral pattern or continue with its previous trend. Note: This is a live updating copy Mysore election results live Mysore Sr Number Constituency Leading/winner candidate Party Status 1 Piriyapatna K. VENKATESH Congress Leading 2 Krishnarajanagara RAVISHANKAR.D. Congress 3 Hunsur G.D. HARISH GOWDA JDS Leading 4 Heggadadevankote Anil Chikkamadhu Congress Leading 5 Nanjangud DARSHAN DHRUVANARAYANA Congress Leading 6 Chamundeshwari G. T. DEVEGOWDA JDS Leading 7 Krishnaraja M.K. SOMASHEKAR Congress Leading 8 Chamaraja L. NAGENDRA. BJP 9 Narasimharaja Tanveer Sait Congress Leading 10 Varuna SIDDARAMAIAH Congress Leading Belgaum election results live Belgaum Sr Number Constituency Leading/winner candidate Party Status 1 Athani LAXMAN. SANGAPPA. SAVADI Congress Leading 2 Bailhongal KOUJALAGI. MAHANTESH. SHIVANAND. Congress Leading 3 Belgaum Dakshin ABHAY PATIL BJP Leading 4 Belgaum Rural Laxmi R. Hebbalkar Congress Leading 5 Belgaum Uttar DR. RAVI B. PATIL BJP Leading 6 Chikkodi-Sadalga GANESH PRAKASH HUKKERI Congress Leading 7 Gokak KADADI MAHANTESH KALLAPPA Congress Leading 8 Hukkeri KATTI NIKHIL UMESH BJP Leading 9 Kagwad BHARAMGOUDA ALAGOUDA KAGE Congress Leading 10 Khanapur Vithal Somanna Halagekar BJP Leading 11 Kittur BABASAHEB PATIL Congress Leading 12 Kudachi MAHENDRA. KALLAPPA. TAMMANNAVAR Congress Leading 13 Nippani JOLLE SHASHIKALA ANNASAHEB BJP Leading 14 Ramdurg ASHOK MAHADEVAPPA PATTAN Congress Leading 15 Raybag AIHOLE DURYODHAN MAHALINGAPPA BJP Leading Hubli-Dharwar election results live Sr Number Constituency Leading/Winner candidate Party Status 1 Hubli-Dharwad-Central MAHESH TENGINAKAI BJP Leading 2 Hubli-Dharwad-East ABBAYYA PRASAD Congress Leading 3 Hubli-Dharwad-West ARVIND BELLAD BJP Leading 4 Kalghatgi SANTOSH.S.LAD Congress Leading 5 Kundgol M R PATIL BJP Leading 6 Navalgund NINGARADDI HANAMARADDI KONARADDI Congress Leading 7 Dharwad VINAY KULKARNI Congress Leading Also Read | Bangalore Karnataka Elections Results 2023: Live counting begins in Bangalore South, Yelahanka & Devanahalli

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<p>The Indian government is coming up with a “Trusted Traveller Programme”, aimed at faster immigration checks at the country’s international airports. The initiative will be first implemented at Delhi and Mumbai airports on a pilot basis and will be extended to 15 airports by 2027. The government plans to implement the scheme at all international airports by 2032.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Three electronic gates or e-gates have already been installed at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, two for arrival and one for departure. The scheme will only benefit ‘trusted travellers’ having Indian passports. The e-gates will allow travellers to quickly pass immigration checks and avoid the hassle of standing in long queues. This will greatly help authorities decongest India’s international airports.</p>

<h2><strong>What is India’s Trusted Traveller Programme?</strong></h2>

<p>Hindustan Times (HT) has quoted several Indian officials to explain how India’s new traveller verification programme will work through e-gates. A Union Home Ministry official was quoted by HT as saying, “The e-gates are only to reduce the workload or automate the process but someone at the backend must verify and approve the passenger’s identity based on the immigration database. If the person is of interest, then the e-gate will reject the entry and the person will have to proceed to the manual counter.”</p>

<p>As per the official, India’s Trusted Traveller Programme will be like a modified version of the ‘Global Entry Program’ developed by the United States Department of Homeland Security. “The idea is to make the immigration clearance process simpler and quicker with the help of technology. The United States’ Department of Homeland Security has a similar Global Entry Program, which allows for expedited security and immigration clearance of pre-approved, low-risk travellers,” the officer said.</p>

<p>It must be noted that India’s Trusted Traveller Programme will apply to both arrivals and departures whereas USA’s Global Entry Program only applies to arrivals. The Global Entry Program also involves a rigorous pre-verification process and in-person interviews. The modalities of the Indian system are still being worked out.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Indian airports facing congestion issues</strong></h2>

<p>Thanks to increasing air traffic, India’s international airports are coming under severe strain. According to aviation consultancy CAPA India, air traffic in India is expected to reach about 400 million passengers in 2023-24.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Last year, travellers complained about massive congestion at Delhi’s IGI airport, which prompted an intervention by India’s Home Ministry and Aviation Ministry. India’s Bureau for Civil Aviation Security later mandated that airports dealing with more than 10 million passengers annually will have to install full-body scanners to allow faster immigration and security checks.</p>

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The Indian government is coming up with a “Trusted Traveller Programme”, aimed at faster immigration checks at the country’s international airports. The initiative will be first implemented at Delhi and Mumbai airports on a pilot basis and will be extended to 15 airports by 2027.

The Indian government is coming up with a “Trusted Traveller Programme”, aimed at faster immigration checks at the country’s international airports. The initiative will be first implemented at Delhi and Mumbai airports on a pilot basis and will be extended to 15 airports by 2027. The government plans to implement the scheme at all international airports by 2032. Three electronic gates or e-gates have already been installed at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, two for arrival and one for departure. The scheme will only benefit ‘trusted travellers’ having Indian passports. The e-gates will allow travellers to quickly pass immigration checks and avoid the hassle of standing in long queues. This will greatly help authorities decongest India’s international airports. What is India’s Trusted Traveller Programme? Hindustan Times (HT) has quoted several Indian officials to explain how India’s new traveller verification programme will work through e-gates. A Union Home Ministry official was quoted by HT as saying, “The e-gates are only to reduce the workload or automate the process but someone at the backend must verify and approve the passenger’s identity based on the immigration database. If the person is of interest, then the e-gate will reject the entry and the person will have to proceed to the manual counter.” As per the official, India’s Trusted Traveller Programme will be like a modified version of the ‘Global Entry Program’ developed by the United States Department of Homeland Security. “The idea is to make the immigration clearance process simpler and quicker with the help of technology. The United States’ Department of Homeland Security has a similar Global Entry Program, which allows for expedited security and immigration clearance of pre-approved, low-risk travellers,” the officer said. It must be noted that India’s Trusted Traveller Programme will apply to both arrivals and departures whereas USA’s Global Entry Program only applies to arrivals. The Global Entry Program also involves a rigorous pre-verification process and in-person interviews. The modalities of the Indian system are still being worked out. Indian airports facing congestion issues Thanks to increasing air traffic, India’s international airports are coming under severe strain. According to aviation consultancy CAPA India, air traffic in India is expected to reach about 400 million passengers in 2023-24. Last year, travellers complained about massive congestion at Delhi’s IGI airport, which prompted an intervention by India’s Home Ministry and Aviation Ministry. India’s Bureau for Civil Aviation Security later mandated that airports dealing with more than 10 million passengers annually will have to install full-body scanners to allow faster immigration and security checks. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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<p>What length a content creator can go to generate views and earn revenue? In California, a YouTuber literally staged a plane crash to attract more viewers to his channel. Trevor Jacob, 29, runs a YouTube channel where he uploads videos of him performing stunts and other adventurous acts. His channel has over 130,000 subscribers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Last November, he uploaded a video showing himself abandoning a small Taylorcraft BL64 aircraft midair, after allegedly experiencing an engine failure. The video has so far generated above 2.9 million views. Now, authorities have found that the “accident” was staged. He is expected to make his initial court appearance in the coming weeks, and he could face up to 20 years of sentence.</p>

<h2><strong>YouTuber pleads guilty to obstructing federal agencies</strong></h2>

<p>The US Justice Department on Thursday said that the pilot-turned-YouTuber has agreed to plead guilty to one felony count of destruction and concealment with the intent to obstruct a federal investigation. US Attorney's Office for the Central District of California in a statement said, “Jacob did not intend to reach his destination, but instead planned to eject from his aircraft during the flight and video himself parachuting to the ground and his airplane as it descended and crashed."</p>

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<p>After the plane crashed, Jacob hiked to the site and recovered the footage from cameras installed on the aircraft. Later, he again flew to the site along with his friend in a helicopter and destroyed the wreckage. However, Jacob reported a fake crashing accident to the authorities and also claimed that he didn’t know about the crash site.</p>

<h2><strong>Jacob’s video drew suspicion from other YouTubers</strong></h2>

<p>Jacob’s video of the staged plane crash drew scrutiny from aviation experts and YouTubers. Some noticed that he opened the aircraft’s door even before the engine allegedly failed. Some pointed out that the pilot of a small aircraft rarely flies with a skydiving parachute.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Also, he didn’t look out for a safe landing site nearby, and immediately resorted to abandoning the plane, even as the satellite images show there were a few ideal landing sites nearby.&nbsp;<br />
His latest agreement to plead guilty to staging a plane crash contradicts with his earlier statements regarding the case. In January, he had said, "I'll happily say I did not purposely crash my plane for views on YouTube," saying he has a habit of "filming everything I do."</p>

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What length a content creator can go to generate views and earn revenue? In California, a YouTuber literally staged a plane crash to attract more viewers to his channel.

What length a content creator can go to generate views and earn revenue? In California, a YouTuber literally staged a plane crash to attract more viewers to his channel. Trevor Jacob, 29, runs a YouTube channel where he uploads videos of him performing stunts and other adventurous acts. His channel has over 130,000 subscribers. Last November, he uploaded a video showing himself abandoning a small Taylorcraft BL64 aircraft midair, after allegedly experiencing an engine failure. The video has so far generated above 2.9 million views. Now, authorities have found that the “accident” was staged. He is expected to make his initial court appearance in the coming weeks, and he could face up to 20 years of sentence. YouTuber pleads guilty to obstructing federal agencies The US Justice Department on Thursday said that the pilot-turned-YouTuber has agreed to plead guilty to one felony count of destruction and concealment with the intent to obstruct a federal investigation. US Attorney's Office for the Central District of California in a statement said, “Jacob did not intend to reach his destination, but instead planned to eject from his aircraft during the flight and video himself parachuting to the ground and his airplane as it descended and crashed." Watch: Nepal Plane Crash: Worst airplane crash in 30 years × After the plane crashed, Jacob hiked to the site and recovered the footage from cameras installed on the aircraft. Later, he again flew to the site along with his friend in a helicopter and destroyed the wreckage. However, Jacob reported a fake crashing accident to the authorities and also claimed that he didn’t know about the crash site. Jacob’s video drew suspicion from other YouTubers Jacob’s video of the staged plane crash drew scrutiny from aviation experts and YouTubers. Some noticed that he opened the aircraft’s door even before the engine allegedly failed. Some pointed out that the pilot of a small aircraft rarely flies with a skydiving parachute. Also Read | Who was Agastya Chauhan? Famous Indian YouTuber dies while attempting 300 kmph bike ride Also, he didn’t look out for a safe landing site nearby, and immediately resorted to abandoning the plane, even as the satellite images show there were a few ideal landing sites nearby. His latest agreement to plead guilty to staging a plane crash contradicts with his earlier statements regarding the case. In January, he had said, "I'll happily say I did not purposely crash my plane for views on YouTube," saying he has a habit of "filming everything I do." WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

YouTuber pleads guilty over deliberate crashing of plane, faces up to 20 years in jail

<p>USA’s biggest beef and poultry producer Tyson Foods is facing an economic crisis amid increasing production costs and declining demand in an inflation-battered market. The company posted a surprise second-quarter loss on Monday, which triggered a free fall in the company’s stock prices.</p>

<p>The shares tumbled a whopping 12 per cent, which effectively erased $300 million off the Tyson family’s fortune. The shares owned by the Tyson family are now worth $2.5 billion.</p>

<h2><strong>Tyson’s financial crisis</strong></h2>

<p>Tyson, the maker of popular meat products such as Aidells, Hillshire Farm and Jimmy Dean, has reported a sharp decline in beef sales and operating margins. Tyson's adjusted operating margin for beef has fallen from 12.7% last year to just 0.2% this year. The company's total beef margin for the fiscal year ending in September 2023 is expected to be between negative 1% and 1%, a significant drop from the original forecast of 2% to 4%. Sales of beef have also dropped by 3% to $4.6 billion.</p>

<p>Tyson's pork and chicken production are also experiencing challenges, with the company reporting a loss per share of 4 cents, instead of the expected profit of 80 cents per share. The company has also revised its sales forecast for 2023, which is now expected to reach $53 billion to $54 billion, compared to the previously anticipated $55 billion to $57 billion.</p>

<p>The company has also resorted to slashing its workforce to cut operational costs. Last month, Tyson Foods Chief Executive Donnie King announced the company will eliminate about 10% of corporate jobs and 15% of senior leadership roles.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Climate disaster behind Tyson’s misery</strong></h2>

<p>The extreme heatwaves sweeping across the US are responsible for the increase in livestock deaths, which is directly impacting the business operations of Tyson Foods. &nbsp;Kansas, one of the top three producers of beef in the country, reported thousands of cattle death last year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This resulted in the shortage of livestock in the market that Tyson Foods needs to produce its output. As a result, it had to pay more for the animals that it slaughters. Heat waves and ensuing draughts also made livestock feed costlier, which further exacerbated the financial woes of Tyson Foods.</p>

<p>The National Weather Services (NWS) has warned of more extreme heatwaves in coming years, which will only pile misery on the beef business in the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/world-earth-day-temperature-rising-in-europe-15700-deaths-due-to-heatwave-in-2022-says-un-585320">World Earth Day | Temperature rising in Europe, 15,700 deaths due to heatwave in 2022, says UN</a></strong></p>

<p>According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), heat waves have become more frequent, longer, and more intense in the four decades since the 1960s. The annual number of heatwaves rose from two in the 1960s to six in the 2010s, and the heatwave season now accumulates more days than in past decades, reaching 70 days on average by the 2010s.</p>

<p>Climate researcher and professor Philip Thornton has warned that increasing heat will pose a significant challenge to livestock farmers. He notes that the livestock heat stress issue will become increasingly challenging for livestock farmers to deal with as the world warms.&nbsp;</p>

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USA’s biggest beef and poultry producer Tyson Foods is facing an economic crisis amid increasing production costs and declining demand in an inflation-battered market.

USA’s biggest beef and poultry producer Tyson Foods is facing an economic crisis amid increasing production costs and declining demand in an inflation-battered market. The company posted a surprise second-quarter loss on Monday, which triggered a free fall in the company’s stock prices. The shares tumbled a whopping 12 per cent, which effectively erased $300 million off the Tyson family’s fortune. The shares owned by the Tyson family are now worth $2.5 billion. Tyson’s financial crisis Tyson, the maker of popular meat products such as Aidells, Hillshire Farm and Jimmy Dean, has reported a sharp decline in beef sales and operating margins. Tyson's adjusted operating margin for beef has fallen from 12.7% last year to just 0.2% this year. The company's total beef margin for the fiscal year ending in September 2023 is expected to be between negative 1% and 1%, a significant drop from the original forecast of 2% to 4%. Sales of beef have also dropped by 3% to $4.6 billion. Tyson's pork and chicken production are also experiencing challenges, with the company reporting a loss per share of 4 cents, instead of the expected profit of 80 cents per share. The company has also revised its sales forecast for 2023, which is now expected to reach $53 billion to $54 billion, compared to the previously anticipated $55 billion to $57 billion. The company has also resorted to slashing its workforce to cut operational costs. Last month, Tyson Foods Chief Executive Donnie King announced the company will eliminate about 10% of corporate jobs and 15% of senior leadership roles. Climate disaster behind Tyson’s misery The extreme heatwaves sweeping across the US are responsible for the increase in livestock deaths, which is directly impacting the business operations of Tyson Foods. Kansas, one of the top three producers of beef in the country, reported thousands of cattle death last year. This resulted in the shortage of livestock in the market that Tyson Foods needs to produce its output. As a result, it had to pay more for the animals that it slaughters. Heat waves and ensuing draughts also made livestock feed costlier, which further exacerbated the financial woes of Tyson Foods. The National Weather Services (NWS) has warned of more extreme heatwaves in coming years, which will only pile misery on the beef business in the country. Also Read | World Earth Day | Temperature rising in Europe, 15,700 deaths due to heatwave in 2022, says UN According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), heat waves have become more frequent, longer, and more intense in the four decades since the 1960s. The annual number of heatwaves rose from two in the 1960s to six in the 2010s, and the heatwave season now accumulates more days than in past decades, reaching 70 days on average by the 2010s. Climate researcher and professor Philip Thornton has warned that increasing heat will pose a significant challenge to livestock farmers. He notes that the livestock heat stress issue will become increasingly challenging for livestock farmers to deal with as the world warms. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Tyson Foods: How a climate disaster caused a stock plunge that slashed a family's fortune

<p>A man has been arrested in China for generating fake news on ChatGPT and then disseminating it on several Chinese social media platforms. According to South China Morning Post (SCMP), a man surnamed Hong was arrested by police in northwestern China’s Gansu province for “using artificial intelligence technology to concoct false and untrue information”.</p>

<h2><strong>The man spread fake news of a train crash</strong></h2>

<p>According to a statement by Gansu police, Hong combined elements of several trending stories in China and put them into ChatGPT for generating fake news of a train crash. According to the fake news, the accident happened on April 25, which resulted in the killing of nine people. The news was shared by multiple accounts on Baijiahao, a blog-style platform run by Chinese search engine giant Baidu.</p>

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<p>The story received more than 15,000 clicks by the time it caught the attention of China’s cyber security officers. The police later traced the origins of the article to a company registered in Shenzhen in Guangdong province in southern China. Late last month, police officials raided Hong’s home and detained him.</p>

<h2><strong>First arrest after regulation of deep fake technology</strong></h2>

<p>China introduced the Administrative Provisions on Deep Synthesis for Internet Information Service in January this year. The provisions define ‘deep synthesis’ as the use of technologies – including deep learning and augmented reality – to generate text, images, audio and video and to create virtual scenarios.</p>

<p>The Gansu public security department arrested Hong under charges of “picking quarrels and provoking trouble.” The charges carry a maximum sentence of five years in jail but can be extended to 10 years in extreme cases.</p>

<h2><strong>China’s quest to control AI chatbots</strong></h2>

<p>In February, it was reported that China has blocked ChatGPT in the country to make sure content critical of the Chinese Community Party doesn’t reach Chinese users. However, Chinese users are increasingly relying on a VPN connection to access the AI chatbot.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Now, Chinese companies are coming up with their own versions of ChatGPT in conformity with Chinese standards. China’s top internet regulator has already warned that the advancement of AI technology can make it more difficult for the authorities to differentiate deepfake content from the original one, and can lead to scams and defamation.</p>

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A man has been arrested in China for generating fake news on ChatGPT and then disseminating it on several Chinese social media platforms. According to South China Morning Post (SCMP), a man surnamed Hong was arrested by police in northwestern China’s Gansu province for “using artificial intelligence technology to concoct false and untrue information”.

A man has been arrested in China for generating fake news on ChatGPT and then disseminating it on several Chinese social media platforms. According to South China Morning Post (SCMP), a man surnamed Hong was arrested by police in northwestern China’s Gansu province for “using artificial intelligence technology to concoct false and untrue information”. The man spread fake news of a train crash According to a statement by Gansu police, Hong combined elements of several trending stories in China and put them into ChatGPT for generating fake news of a train crash. According to the fake news, the accident happened on April 25, which resulted in the killing of nine people. The news was shared by multiple accounts on Baijiahao, a blog-style platform run by Chinese search engine giant Baidu. Watch: Gravitas | ChatGPT Explained: How does the platform work? × The story received more than 15,000 clicks by the time it caught the attention of China’s cyber security officers. The police later traced the origins of the article to a company registered in Shenzhen in Guangdong province in southern China. Late last month, police officials raided Hong’s home and detained him. First arrest after regulation of deep fake technology China introduced the Administrative Provisions on Deep Synthesis for Internet Information Service in January this year. The provisions define ‘deep synthesis’ as the use of technologies – including deep learning and augmented reality – to generate text, images, audio and video and to create virtual scenarios. The Gansu public security department arrested Hong under charges of “picking quarrels and provoking trouble.” The charges carry a maximum sentence of five years in jail but can be extended to 10 years in extreme cases. China’s quest to control AI chatbots In February, it was reported that China has blocked ChatGPT in the country to make sure content critical of the Chinese Community Party doesn’t reach Chinese users. However, Chinese users are increasingly relying on a VPN connection to access the AI chatbot. Also Read | Hackers use Chatgpt to spread malware on Facebook, Instagram, and Whatsapp Now, Chinese companies are coming up with their own versions of ChatGPT in conformity with Chinese standards. China’s top internet regulator has already warned that the advancement of AI technology can make it more difficult for the authorities to differentiate deepfake content from the original one, and can lead to scams and defamation. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

China makes first ChatGPT arrest after man allegedly generates fake news of train crash

<p>Apple CEO Tim Cook on Thursday assured that his company is not planning big layoffs, sidestepping a trend widely visible across the USA’s tech sector. In an interview with CNBC’s Steve Kovach, Cook said firing employees was a last resort for the company. “I view that as a last resort and, so, mass layoffs is not something that we’re talking about at this moment,” Cook added. Although, he didn’t rule out the possibility of job cuts in the near future.</p>

<h2><strong>Apple slows the rate of hiring</strong></h2>

<p>The Apple CEO made it clear that the company was taking steps to cut costs and has already slowed the rate of hiring. “We’re continuing to be extremely prudent on hiring. We’re continuing to hire, just at a lower clip level than we were before,” Cook said. “And we’re doing all the right things of challenging the things that we spend, and we’re just finding a few more ways to save on it,” he further said.</p>

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<p>Unlike its major rivals, Apple didn’t go on a hiring spree during the pandemic, which puts the company in a better position even as the economic outlook deteriorates.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Apple beats quarterly earnings estimates</strong></h2>

<p>The major announcement from Tim Cook came as Apple’s quarterly earnings of $1.52 per share beat the estimates of $1.44 per share, a positive surprise of 5.56 per cent. The company posted revenue of $94.84 billion for the quarter ended March 2023, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.63 per cent.</p>

<h2><strong>Apple bets big on India</strong></h2>

<p>Apple CEO on Thursday also heaped praises on India, while indicating that he was looking at the country as not just a major market but also a bigger production base. "Looking at the business in India, we did set a quarterly record, grew very strong, double digits year-over-year. So it was quite a good quarter for us. Taking a step back, India is an incredibly exciting market. It's a major focus for us,” Cook said, while saying that the country is at a "tipping point’".</p>

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<p>Cook also mentioned that he looked at India as an exciting market, and the country remains a prime focus for the company. Apple recently opened its first official store in India’s Mumbai and plans to open another in the coming days.<br />
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Apple CEO Tim Cook on Thursday assured that his company is not planning big layoffs, sidestepping a trend widely visible across the USA’s tech sector. In an interview with CNBC’s Steve Kovach, Cook said firing employees was a last resort for the company.

Apple CEO Tim Cook on Thursday assured that his company is not planning big layoffs, sidestepping a trend widely visible across the USA’s tech sector. In an interview with CNBC’s Steve Kovach, Cook said firing employees was a last resort for the company. “I view that as a last resort and, so, mass layoffs is not something that we’re talking about at this moment,” Cook added. Although, he didn’t rule out the possibility of job cuts in the near future. Apple slows the rate of hiring The Apple CEO made it clear that the company was taking steps to cut costs and has already slowed the rate of hiring. “We’re continuing to be extremely prudent on hiring. We’re continuing to hire, just at a lower clip level than we were before,” Cook said. “And we’re doing all the right things of challenging the things that we spend, and we’re just finding a few more ways to save on it,” he further said. Watch: Apple CEO Tim Cook slams Silicon valley × Unlike its major rivals, Apple didn’t go on a hiring spree during the pandemic, which puts the company in a better position even as the economic outlook deteriorates. Apple beats quarterly earnings estimates The major announcement from Tim Cook came as Apple’s quarterly earnings of $1.52 per share beat the estimates of $1.44 per share, a positive surprise of 5.56 per cent. The company posted revenue of $94.84 billion for the quarter ended March 2023, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.63 per cent. Apple bets big on India Apple CEO on Thursday also heaped praises on India, while indicating that he was looking at the country as not just a major market but also a bigger production base. "Looking at the business in India, we did set a quarterly record, grew very strong, double digits year-over-year. So it was quite a good quarter for us. Taking a step back, India is an incredibly exciting market. It's a major focus for us,” Cook said, while saying that the country is at a "tipping point’". Also Read | Apple gains from India`s surging retail market, but don`t bet on a Made-in-India boost yet Cook also mentioned that he looked at India as an exciting market, and the country remains a prime focus for the company. Apple recently opened its first official store in India’s Mumbai and plans to open another in the coming days. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Apple not planning mass layoffs, says CEO Tim Cook as he bets big on India

<p>American billionaire Elon Musk Sunday recalled the “unhappy days” of his childhood while responding to allegations that the Twitter CEO was born with a silver spoon, and hailed from a wealthy family. He also refuted claims about his father Errol Musk owning an emerald mine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Musk was responding to a tweet by a user named Déborah. While commenting on the claims that “Musk came to the US with no money and graduated with over $100K&nbsp;in debt”, Déborah tweeted, “Even having a wealthy family, a student can have a lot of financial difficulties.”&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Responding to the tweet, Musk wrote in a long thread, “I grew up in a lower, transitioning to the upper-middle-income situation, but did not have a happy childhood. Haven’t inherited anything ever from anyone, nor has anyone given me a large financial gift.”</p>

<h2><strong>Musk claims his father ran a small company which went bankrupt</strong></h2>

<p>In his long Twitter thread, Musk also revealed that his father ran a small electrical/mechanical engineering company for 25-30 years, but later faced financial difficulties. He also claimed that his father remained bankrupt for 25 years and sought financial assistance from him and his younger brother.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/elon-musk-threatens-to-reassign-npr-twitter-account-npr-says-588495">Elon Musk threatens to reassign NPR Twitter account, NPR says</a></strong></p>

<p>Musk also opened up on the controversy around his father owning an emerald mine in Africa. He wrote, “Regarding the so-called 'emerald mine', there is no objective evidence whatsoever that this mine ever existed. He told me that he owned a share in a mine in Zambia, and I believed him for a while, but nobody has ever seen the mine, nor are there any records of its existence.” He further wrote, “If this mine was real, he would not require financial support from my brother and me.”</p>

<h2><strong>"Father taught me values": Musk</strong></h2>

<p>However, Musk took the opportunity to credit his father for the teachings that “are way more valuable than money”. Musk wrote, “That said, he does deserve credit for teaching me the fundamentals of physics, engineering and construction, which is more valuable than money.”</p>

<p>Elon Musk’s net worth is estimated at $178 billion. His wealth nosedived by $13 billion the day when SpaceX’s gigantic rocket turned into a fireball while attempting a take-off. &nbsp;</p>

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American billionaire Elon Musk Sunday recalled the “unhappy days” of his childhood while responding to allegations that the Twitter CEO was born with a silver spoon, and hailed from a wealthy family.

American billionaire Elon Musk Sunday recalled the “unhappy days” of his childhood while responding to allegations that the Twitter CEO was born with a silver spoon, and hailed from a wealthy family. He also refuted claims about his father Errol Musk owning an emerald mine. Musk was responding to a tweet by a user named Déborah. While commenting on the claims that “Musk came to the US with no money and graduated with over $100K in debt”, Déborah tweeted, “Even having a wealthy family, a student can have a lot of financial difficulties.” Watch: Elon Musk launches new AI start up × Responding to the tweet, Musk wrote in a long thread, “I grew up in a lower, transitioning to the upper-middle-income situation, but did not have a happy childhood. Haven’t inherited anything ever from anyone, nor has anyone given me a large financial gift.” Musk claims his father ran a small company which went bankrupt In his long Twitter thread, Musk also revealed that his father ran a small electrical/mechanical engineering company for 25-30 years, but later faced financial difficulties. He also claimed that his father remained bankrupt for 25 years and sought financial assistance from him and his younger brother. Also Read | Elon Musk threatens to reassign NPR Twitter account, NPR says Musk also opened up on the controversy around his father owning an emerald mine in Africa. He wrote, “Regarding the so-called 'emerald mine', there is no objective evidence whatsoever that this mine ever existed. He told me that he owned a share in a mine in Zambia, and I believed him for a while, but nobody has ever seen the mine, nor are there any records of its existence.” He further wrote, “If this mine was real, he would not require financial support from my brother and me.” "Father taught me values": Musk However, Musk took the opportunity to credit his father for the teachings that “are way more valuable than money”. Musk wrote, “That said, he does deserve credit for teaching me the fundamentals of physics, engineering and construction, which is more valuable than money.” Elon Musk’s net worth is estimated at $178 billion. His wealth nosedived by $13 billion the day when SpaceX’s gigantic rocket turned into a fireball while attempting a take-off. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

‘Father went bankrupt, didn’t have happy childhood,’ Musk asserts his self-made credentials

<p>The owner of the boat which capsized in the southern Indian state of Kerala, killing at least 22 people, including 15 children, was nabbed by police in the Calicut (Kozhikode) beach area. He reportedly didn't have a license to operate it, and a case was registered against him on Sunday. In another news surrounding the China-Taiwan tensions, the US is seeking to fast-track the sale of weapons to the island nation worth $500 million. One of the biggest developments in the news world came from Myanmar today, where an ASEAN convoy came under attack by assailants in the country's southern Shan province.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The owner of the boat that capsized killing 22 in southern Indian state of Kerala has been caught by the police, reported Press Trust of India.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/as-chinese-invasion-threat-looms-us-fast-tracks-500-million-weapons-deal-with-taiwan-590304"><strong>As Chinese invasion threat looms, US fast-tracks $500 million weapons deal with Taiwan</strong></a></p>
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<p>With speculations rife over the possibility of China invading Taiwan, US has been reportedly working to fast-track a $500 million weapons package deal with the self-ruled island to make up for the delays in the latter’s arms acquisition.</p>

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<p>A convoy carrying diplomats from the ASEAN countries was attacked by an unidentified group of assailants in Myanmar’s southern Shan State on Sunday, a military official said on Monday, reports AFP news agency.</p>

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<p>India's Supreme Court on Monday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government to increase security as well as relief and rehabilitation efforts for the citizens hit by ethnic violence in the state of Manipur that borders Myanmar, over 2,400 km northeast of New Delhi.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Moving away from a constitution that focused on social benefits, environmental rights, gender parity and indigenous rights, Chile on Sunday voted for the nation's right-wing parties to elect advisers who will draft a new constitution.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-makes-first-chatgpt-arrest-after-man-allegedly-generates-fake-news-of-train-crash-590355"><strong>China makes first ChatGPT arrest after man allegedly generates fake news of train crash</strong></a></p>
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<p>A man has been arrested in China for generating fake news on ChatGPT and then disseminating it on several Chinese social media platforms.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-executes-two-men-convicted-for-burning-quran-590322"><strong>Iran executes two men convicted for 'burning Quran'</strong></a></p>
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<p>Iran executed two people on Monday who were convicted of blasphemy, said the judiciary.</p>

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<p>In a major development surrounding 2023 Asia Cup, the Island nation Sri Lanka has emerged as the front runner to host the multi-team event in September.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>World Cup winner with Argentina, Lionel Messi could be on his way to Saudi Arabia this summer after his contract with Ligue 1 leaders PSG expires.</p>

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<p>Aamir Khan is not taking up any acting jobs after his last film Laal Singh Chaddha failed to create magic on the big screen.</p>

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The owner of the boat which capsized in the southern Indian state of Kerala, killing at least 22 people, including 15 children, was nabbed by police in the Calicut (Kozhikode) beach area.

The owner of the boat which capsized in the southern Indian state of Kerala, killing at least 22 people, including 15 children, was nabbed by police in the Calicut (Kozhikode) beach area. He reportedly didn't have a license to operate it, and a case was registered against him on Sunday. In another news surrounding the China-Taiwan tensions, the US is seeking to fast-track the sale of weapons to the island nation worth $500 million. One of the biggest developments in the news world came from Myanmar today, where an ASEAN convoy came under attack by assailants in the country's southern Shan province. Click on the headlines to read more. Kerala boat tragedy: Police nab absconding owner of the sunken vessel The owner of the boat that capsized killing 22 in southern Indian state of Kerala has been caught by the police, reported Press Trust of India. As Chinese invasion threat looms, US fast-tracks $500 million weapons deal with Taiwan With speculations rife over the possibility of China invading Taiwan, US has been reportedly working to fast-track a $500 million weapons package deal with the self-ruled island to make up for the delays in the latter’s arms acquisition. Convoy carrying ASEAN diplomats, officials 'attacked' by armed group in Myanmar A convoy carrying diplomats from the ASEAN countries was attacked by an unidentified group of assailants in Myanmar’s southern Shan State on Sunday, a military official said on Monday, reports AFP news agency. Manipur ethnic violence: India's Supreme Court takes note of 'humanitarian issues' India's Supreme Court on Monday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government to increase security as well as relief and rehabilitation efforts for the citizens hit by ethnic violence in the state of Manipur that borders Myanmar, over 2,400 km northeast of New Delhi. Chile elects right-wing parties to rewrite constitution after rejecting 'world's most progressive' charter Moving away from a constitution that focused on social benefits, environmental rights, gender parity and indigenous rights, Chile on Sunday voted for the nation's right-wing parties to elect advisers who will draft a new constitution. China makes first ChatGPT arrest after man allegedly generates fake news of train crash A man has been arrested in China for generating fake news on ChatGPT and then disseminating it on several Chinese social media platforms. Iran executes two men convicted for 'burning Quran' Iran executed two people on Monday who were convicted of blasphemy, said the judiciary. Sri Lanka, not Pakistan, set to host 2023 Asia Cup - Reports In a major development surrounding 2023 Asia Cup, the Island nation Sri Lanka has emerged as the front runner to host the multi-team event in September. Lionel Messi on his way to Saudi following PSG fallout, to be joined by former teammates at Al Hilal - Reports World Cup winner with Argentina, Lionel Messi could be on his way to Saudi Arabia this summer after his contract with Ligue 1 leaders PSG expires. Aamir Khan takes a break from acting, flies to Nepal for 10-day meditation programme Aamir Khan is not taking up any acting jobs after his last film Laal Singh Chaddha failed to create magic on the big screen.

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<p>A 48-year-old woman in Australia survived on lollipops and wine after getting stranded for five days in a dense bush in Victoria. The woman, named Lillian Ip, left home Sunday for what was meant to be a short trip to the jungles.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She doesn’t drink but carried a wine bottle in her car to give it as a present to her mother. Apparently, she took a wrong turn in the woods and hit a dead-end after her vehicle got stuck in the mud.</p>

<p>The woman was rescued by emergency services Friday, five days after Lillian Ip left home. She was found 60 km away from the nearest town. Police said the woman stayed near her car because she could not walk far because of health issues.</p>

<h2><strong>Victoria police release rescue footage</strong></h2>

<p>Victoria Police tweeted a video showing the moment the helicopter of the search authorities spotted Lillian. “After being lost in the bush for five days, she was extremely relieved and grateful to see us and we were just as happy to see her,” Victoria police tweeted.</p>

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<p>“I thought I was going to die there. My whole body shut down on Friday," the woman said, adding that she was close to giving up. "The first thing coming to my mind, I was thinking water and a cigarette,"&nbsp;Ip was quoted as saying by 9News Australia. "Thank god the policewoman had a cigarette," the woman added. According to BBC, she had a few snacks, lollipops and wine with her but no food and no water.</p>

<h2><strong>‘The woman used great common sense’</strong></h2>

<p>According to the police officials who rescued the woman, she was alive only because “she used great common sense.” Wodonga Police Station Sergeant Martin Torpey said, “The only liquid Lillian, who doesn't drink, had with her was a bottle of wine she had bought as a gift for her mother so that got her through.”&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The official added, “She used great common sense to stay with her car and not wander off into bushland, which helped the police find her."</p>

<p>The woman was taken to the hospital after she was rescued to be treated for dehydration. Now, she has returned to her home in Melbourne.&nbsp;</p>

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A 48-year-old woman in Australia survived on lollipops and wine after getting stranded for five days in a dense bush in Victoria. The woman, named Lillian Ip, left home Sunday for what was meant to be a short trip to the jungles.

A 48-year-old woman in Australia survived on lollipops and wine after getting stranded for five days in a dense bush in Victoria. The woman, named Lillian Ip, left home Sunday for what was meant to be a short trip to the jungles. She doesn’t drink but carried a wine bottle in her car to give it as a present to her mother. Apparently, she took a wrong turn in the woods and hit a dead-end after her vehicle got stuck in the mud. The woman was rescued by emergency services Friday, five days after Lillian Ip left home. She was found 60 km away from the nearest town. Police said the woman stayed near her car because she could not walk far because of health issues. Victoria police release rescue footage Victoria Police tweeted a video showing the moment the helicopter of the search authorities spotted Lillian. “After being lost in the bush for five days, she was extremely relieved and grateful to see us and we were just as happy to see her,” Victoria police tweeted. Watch: WION Climate Tracker: Australia's indigenous culture at risk × “I thought I was going to die there. My whole body shut down on Friday," the woman said, adding that she was close to giving up. "The first thing coming to my mind, I was thinking water and a cigarette," Ip was quoted as saying by 9News Australia. "Thank god the policewoman had a cigarette," the woman added. According to BBC, she had a few snacks, lollipops and wine with her but no food and no water. ‘The woman used great common sense’ According to the police officials who rescued the woman, she was alive only because “she used great common sense.” Wodonga Police Station Sergeant Martin Torpey said, “The only liquid Lillian, who doesn't drink, had with her was a bottle of wine she had bought as a gift for her mother so that got her through.” Also Read | Australia marks King Charles' Coronation with 21 gun salute The official added, “She used great common sense to stay with her car and not wander off into bushland, which helped the police find her." The woman was taken to the hospital after she was rescued to be treated for dehydration. Now, she has returned to her home in Melbourne. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

No food, no water, only wine: 48-year-old woman miraculously survives five days in bush

<p>Republic Day parade in 2024 will be an all-woman affair, as per a letter written by Indian Defence Ministry (Seen by WION) to several government departments and agencies. “After detailed deliberations, it has been decided that the Republic Day Parade, 2024, will have only women participants in the contingents (marching and band), tableaux and other performances during the Parade at Kartavya Path,” the letter stated.</p>

<h2><strong>Move aimed at promoting women empowerment</strong></h2>

<p>Hindustan Times quoted senior government officials as saying that the move by the union government was aimed at promoting gender equality and women empowerment. It also reflects women’s growing participation in the country’s armed forces, including army and paramilitary forces.</p>

<h2><strong>Letter creates confusion among officials</strong></h2>

<p>The letter dispatched by the defence ministry has now created confusion among some officials. One official was quoted by Hindustan Times as saying that it was not possible to include women participants in all marching and band contingents. “Irrespective of what the letter states, the government will only do what is practical,” said another official.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The official added, “For instance, women have not been inducted in the infantry, which has the maximum number of marching contingents at the parade. Officers lead the marching contingents which consist of personnel below officer rank (PBOR). The army has women in the PBOR cadre only in the Corps of Military Police.”</p>

<h2><strong>Increasing women’s participation in India’s armed forces</strong></h2>

<p>The Indian government has been focusing on Nari Shakti (Women Power) in recent years, with women officers being assigned central roles on par with their male counterparts across the three services. Women in uniform are flying fighter planes, serving on board warships, being inducted into the PBOR cadre, eligible for permanent commission, being assigned command roles, and undergoing training at the National Defence Academy. However, tanks and combat positions in the infantry are still not accessible to women.</p>

<p>Despite this, women officers have been taking part in parades and leading marching contingents for the past few years. In March, Colonel Geeta Rana became the first woman army officer to assume command of an independent unit in the sensitive Ladakh sector, where India and China have been embroiled in a border dispute for three years.</p>

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<p>In early January, Captain Shiva Chouhan became the first woman officer to be deployed at Siachen, the world's highest and coldest battleground. The army also deployed its largest contingent of 27 women peacekeepers in Sudan's disputed region of Abyei, where they are performing security-related tasks in a challenging mission as part of the United Nations Interim Security Force (UNISFA).</p>

<p>On April 29, five lady cadets were commissioned into the regiment of artillery as lieutenants for the first time.</p>

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Republic Day parade in 2024 will be an all-woman affair, as per a letter written by Indian Defence Ministry (Seen by WION) to several government departments and agencies. “After detailed deliberations, it has been decided that the Republic Day Parade, 2024, will have only women participants in the contingents (marching and band), tableaux and other performances during the Parade at Kartavya Path,” the letter stated. Move aimed at promoting women empowerment Hindustan Times quoted senior government officials as saying that the move by the union government was aimed at promoting gender equality and women empowerment. It also reflects women’s growing participation in the country’s armed forces, including army and paramilitary forces. Letter creates confusion among officials The letter dispatched by the defence ministry has now created confusion among some officials. One official was quoted by Hindustan Times as saying that it was not possible to include women participants in all marching and band contingents. “Irrespective of what the letter states, the government will only do what is practical,” said another official. Watch: India@75: Women in Indian armed forces × The official added, “For instance, women have not been inducted in the infantry, which has the maximum number of marching contingents at the parade. Officers lead the marching contingents which consist of personnel below officer rank (PBOR). The army has women in the PBOR cadre only in the Corps of Military Police.” Increasing women’s participation in India’s armed forces The Indian government has been focusing on Nari Shakti (Women Power) in recent years, with women officers being assigned central roles on par with their male counterparts across the three services. Women in uniform are flying fighter planes, serving on board warships, being inducted into the PBOR cadre, eligible for permanent commission, being assigned command roles, and undergoing training at the National Defence Academy. However, tanks and combat positions in the infantry are still not accessible to women. Despite this, women officers have been taking part in parades and leading marching contingents for the past few years. In March, Colonel Geeta Rana became the first woman army officer to assume command of an independent unit in the sensitive Ladakh sector, where India and China have been embroiled in a border dispute for three years. Also Read | The rise of Indian defence industry: Exports cross $1.6 billion, imports down 11% In early January, Captain Shiva Chouhan became the first woman officer to be deployed at Siachen, the world's highest and coldest battleground. The army also deployed its largest contingent of 27 women peacekeepers in Sudan's disputed region of Abyei, where they are performing security-related tasks in a challenging mission as part of the United Nations Interim Security Force (UNISFA). On April 29, five lady cadets were commissioned into the regiment of artillery as lieutenants for the first time. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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<p>A UK ticket holder is expected to become a millionaire overnight after staking a claim for a £46.2 million ($51 million) jackpot prize. The winning ticket was announced in Friday’s EuroMillions draw. A total of three winners will share the total prize pool of worth £138 million ($152 million). &nbsp;The other two winning tickets were bought in Switzerland and France. As per the BBC, once the winning ticket is validated and the amount is paid, the winner will become richer than singer Sam Smith.</p>

<p><em>The Guardian</em> quoted Andy Carter, senior winners’ adviser at the national lottery, as saying, “This is absolutely incredible news and we’re delighted that we’ve received a claim. Our focus is now on supporting the ticket-holder through the process and helping them start to enjoy their truly life-changing win.”</p>

<h2><strong>First EuroMillions jackpot win of 2023</strong></h2>

<p>Once the ticket is confirmed and the price is paid out, the winner can choose whether or not to come out in public. This is the first EuroMillions jackpot win of 2023. The winning numbers for Friday’s draw were 3, 8, 18, 34, 49, and Lucky Stars 3 and 7.</p>

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<p>Last year, a total of six EuroMillions winners staked claims over the £820 million ($906 million) jackpot prize. Out of those six, the biggest win was worth £195 million ($215 million) from the draw on 19 July, which was claimed a day later. The winner of the draw chose to remain anonymous.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What is EuroMillions?</strong></h2>

<p>EuroMillions is a popular lottery game played across nine European countries, including the UK, France, Spain, and Ireland. The game offers huge jackpots, often reaching hundreds of millions of euros, making it one of the most exciting lotteries in the world.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>To play EuroMillions, players choose five main numbers from a pool of 1-50 and two Lucky Star numbers from a pool of 1-12. To win the jackpot, players must match all seven numbers drawn in the lottery.&nbsp;</p>

<p>EuroMillions also offers other prize tiers for players who match some, but not all, of the numbers drawn. Draws take place twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays, with results announced shortly after.</p>

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A UK ticket holder is expected to become a millionaire overnight after staking a claim for a £46.2 million ($51 million) jackpot prize. The winning ticket was announced in Friday’s EuroMillions draw.

A UK ticket holder is expected to become a millionaire overnight after staking a claim for a £46.2 million ($51 million) jackpot prize. The winning ticket was announced in Friday’s EuroMillions draw. A total of three winners will share the total prize pool of worth £138 million ($152 million). The other two winning tickets were bought in Switzerland and France. As per the BBC, once the winning ticket is validated and the amount is paid, the winner will become richer than singer Sam Smith. The Guardian quoted Andy Carter, senior winners’ adviser at the national lottery, as saying, “This is absolutely incredible news and we’re delighted that we’ve received a claim. Our focus is now on supporting the ticket-holder through the process and helping them start to enjoy their truly life-changing win.” First EuroMillions jackpot win of 2023 Once the ticket is confirmed and the price is paid out, the winner can choose whether or not to come out in public. This is the first EuroMillions jackpot win of 2023. The winning numbers for Friday’s draw were 3, 8, 18, 34, 49, and Lucky Stars 3 and 7. Watch: Gravitas: The UK is no more a great place to live × Last year, a total of six EuroMillions winners staked claims over the £820 million ($906 million) jackpot prize. Out of those six, the biggest win was worth £195 million ($215 million) from the draw on 19 July, which was claimed a day later. The winner of the draw chose to remain anonymous. What is EuroMillions? EuroMillions is a popular lottery game played across nine European countries, including the UK, France, Spain, and Ireland. The game offers huge jackpots, often reaching hundreds of millions of euros, making it one of the most exciting lotteries in the world. Also Read | UK Police arrest 52 including republicans during King Charles’ coronation To play EuroMillions, players choose five main numbers from a pool of 1-50 and two Lucky Star numbers from a pool of 1-12. To win the jackpot, players must match all seven numbers drawn in the lottery. EuroMillions also offers other prize tiers for players who match some, but not all, of the numbers drawn. Draws take place twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays, with results announced shortly after. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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