 South Korea's forex reserves are worth over $449 billion, making it the ninth country with the largest forex reserves in the world as of 2022.   



 Thanks to its massive oil industry, the de facto OPEC leader boasts $451 billion in its forex reserves, the eighth largest in the world.  



Hong Kong has forex reserves worth over $504 billion, seventh largest in the world as per 2022 data. 



With forex reserves worth over $548 billion, Taiwan has the sixth largest forex reserves in the world. The country has built up its reserves through its export earnings from tech products. 



 India has forex reserves worth over $588 billion as of now, making it the fifth country with the largest forex reserves. India’s has accumulated forex reserves through its foreign investments and significant foreign portfolio inflows.  


 

With forex reserves worth over $600 billion, Russia has the fourth largest forex reserves in the world. 

Switzerland has the third-largest forex reserves in the world, worth about $1 trillion as of 2022. The country has built up its reserves through its large current account surplus and its interventions in the currency markets. 

 Japan’s forex reserves are the second-highest in the world, worth over $1.37 trillion as of 2022. Japan has accumulated large forex reserves due to its export-oriented economy.  

China has the world’s largest forex reserves, worth over $3.4 trillion as of 2022. The country’s reserves have been boosted by its trade surplus, foreign investments, and restrictions on capital outflows.  

9 Countries With Highest Forex Reserves

<p>Tensions continue to rise between Ukraine and Russia as Moscow has ordered the evacuation of families with children and the elderly from areas in southern Ukraine that are held by Russia. The evacuation is due to the increase in shelling from the Ukrainian side, which has intensified in recent days.</p>

<p>Yevgeny Balitsky, the Russian-installed head of the Zaporizhzhia region, announced the evacuation on social media. He stated that the decision was made to prioritize the safety of vulnerable groups such as children, parents, elderly people, disabled people, and hospital patients.</p>

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<p>"There will be a temporary evacuation from 18 places," Balitsky wrote, "including the town of Enerhodar, where the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant is located." The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant is Europe's largest and has been held by Russia since the beginning of the conflict. It is now near the front line, and its proximity to the fighting has caused international concern.</p>

<h2><strong>Major dam damaged in southern Ukraine&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>In addition to the shelling, a Russian official has warned that record-high water levels could overwhelm a major dam in southern Ukraine and damage parts of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station. Renat Karchaa, an adviser to the general director of nuclear energy firm Rosenergoatom, said that if the Nova Kakhovka dam did rupture, the power cable line for the Zaporizhzhia plant's pumping stations would be flooded.&nbsp;This would create functional problems for the operation of the plant and risks for nuclear safety.</p>

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<p>"Both sides have accused each other of planning to breach the dam using explosives, which would flood much of the area downstream and would likely cause major destruction around Kherson," Karchaa said.<br />
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The situation at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant has been a cause for concern for several months.</p>

<p>In late March, Ukrainian officials had expressed concern that the plant could face a shortage of water to cool its reactors by late summer because Russian forces had let water out of a reservoir that supplied the plant.</p>

<p>Russian troops took over the plant as they invaded parts of Ukraine last year, and it has been at the centre of a nuclear security crisis due to near-constant shelling in its vicinity, which Kyiv and Moscow blame on each other.</p>

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Tensions continue to rise between Ukraine and Russia as Moscow has ordered the evacuation of families with children and the elderly from areas in southern Ukraine that are held by Russia.

Tensions continue to rise between Ukraine and Russia as Moscow has ordered the evacuation of families with children and the elderly from areas in southern Ukraine that are held by Russia. The evacuation is due to the increase in shelling from the Ukrainian side, which has intensified in recent days. Yevgeny Balitsky, the Russian-installed head of the Zaporizhzhia region, announced the evacuation on social media. He stated that the decision was made to prioritize the safety of vulnerable groups such as children, parents, elderly people, disabled people, and hospital patients. Watch: Did Ukraine try to assassinate Russian President Putin? × "There will be a temporary evacuation from 18 places," Balitsky wrote, "including the town of Enerhodar, where the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant is located." The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant is Europe's largest and has been held by Russia since the beginning of the conflict. It is now near the front line, and its proximity to the fighting has caused international concern. Major dam damaged in southern Ukraine In addition to the shelling, a Russian official has warned that record-high water levels could overwhelm a major dam in southern Ukraine and damage parts of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station. Renat Karchaa, an adviser to the general director of nuclear energy firm Rosenergoatom, said that if the Nova Kakhovka dam did rupture, the power cable line for the Zaporizhzhia plant's pumping stations would be flooded. This would create functional problems for the operation of the plant and risks for nuclear safety. Also Read | 'Doomed to perish': Russia's Wagner announces withdrawal from Bakhmut, cites lack of ammo "Both sides have accused each other of planning to breach the dam using explosives, which would flood much of the area downstream and would likely cause major destruction around Kherson," Karchaa said. The situation at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant has been a cause for concern for several months. In late March, Ukrainian officials had expressed concern that the plant could face a shortage of water to cool its reactors by late summer because Russian forces had let water out of a reservoir that supplied the plant. Russian troops took over the plant as they invaded parts of Ukraine last year, and it has been at the centre of a nuclear security crisis due to near-constant shelling in its vicinity, which Kyiv and Moscow blame on each other. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Families evacuated from Russia-held regions in Ukraine amid fears of nuclear disaster at Zaporizhzhia plant

<p>Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, the 5th-best university in the NIRF ranking 2022, has announced the dates for its entrance exams for undergraduate and integrated program. The exams will be held from May 12th to 14th 2023, and students can apply online. The last date to apply is May 5th, 2023.</p>

<p>The entrance exams will consist of aptitude and verbal reasoning-based tests and will be conducted in various cities across the country. There are three different entrance exams, each catering to different subjects.</p>

<p>The Amrita Entrance Examination - Physical Sciences (AEEP) is for candidates who have passed their Plus Two qualification with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as their main subjects.</p>

<p>The Amrita Entrance Examination - Life Sciences, Agriculture and Medical Sciences (AEEL) is for candidates who have passed their Plus Two qualification with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as their main subjects.</p>

<p>The Amrita Entrance Examination - Behavioral Sciences (AEEAB) is for candidates who have studied humanities or commerce as their major subjects and have qualified for Plus Two.</p>

<p>Admission to various courses at the Amritapuri (Kollam), Kochi, Coimbatore, Mysuru, and Faridabad campuses will be based on the results of these entrance exams.</p>

<p>For more information about the Amrita Entrance Exams and to apply online, visit the official website at <a href="https://www.amrita.edu/admissions">https://amrita.edu/admissions</a>.</p>

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Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, the 5th-best university in the NIRF ranking 2022, has announced the dates for its entrance exams for undergraduate and integrated program.

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, the 5th-best university in the NIRF ranking 2022, has announced the dates for its entrance exams for undergraduate and integrated program. The exams will be held from May 12th to 14th 2023, and students can apply online. The last date to apply is May 5th, 2023. The entrance exams will consist of aptitude and verbal reasoning-based tests and will be conducted in various cities across the country. There are three different entrance exams, each catering to different subjects. The Amrita Entrance Examination - Physical Sciences (AEEP) is for candidates who have passed their Plus Two qualification with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as their main subjects. The Amrita Entrance Examination - Life Sciences, Agriculture and Medical Sciences (AEEL) is for candidates who have passed their Plus Two qualification with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as their main subjects. The Amrita Entrance Examination - Behavioral Sciences (AEEAB) is for candidates who have studied humanities or commerce as their major subjects and have qualified for Plus Two. Admission to various courses at the Amritapuri (Kollam), Kochi, Coimbatore, Mysuru, and Faridabad campuses will be based on the results of these entrance exams. For more information about the Amrita Entrance Exams and to apply online, visit the official website at https://amrita.edu/admissions. (Disclaimer: Above mentioned article is a sponsored feature, This article is a paid publication and does not have journalistic/editorial involvement of IDPL, and IDPL claims no responsibility whatsoever.)

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham announces dates for entrance exams for undergraduate and integrated programmes

<p>Famous Indian YouTuber Agastya Chauhan died Thursday while attempting to race his bike at 300 kilometres per hour. The accident took place while the professional rider was travelling on Yamuna Expressway on his way from Agra to Delhi. Chauhan had a massive following on social media, particularly on YouTube where his more than 1.2 million subscribers would enjoy watching him perform adventurous stunts on his superbike, a Kawasaki Ninja.</p>

<h2><strong>How did Agastya Chauhan die?</strong></h2>

<p>Chauhan’s bike crashed into a divider as he attempted to race his bike at 300 kmph. He suffered fatal injuries and died on the spot. The crash was so fatal that Agastya Chauhan’s helmet broke into pieces. The YouTuber uploaded his last video on his channel ‘PRO RIDER 1000’ on May 2, whose comment section is now inundated with condolences. One comment on the video reads, “He taught his subscribers really important lesson by giving away his life: Drive safely."</p>

<h2><strong>Aligarh Police’s appeal to bike riders</strong></h2>

<p>Emergency services were called in quickly after the accident happened; however, he was later pronounced dead on the spot. The Tappal police station of Aligarh district took custody of his body and sent it to the mortuary of Kailash Hospital in Jewar, Greater Noida, for post-mortem. Following the accident, Aligarh Police have urged people to exercise caution while riding bikes and refrain from speeding.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Agastya - A serial offender&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Agastya was charged earlier this year with violating numerous sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Motor Vehicle&nbsp;Act after engaging in a number of risky stunts on the streets of Dehradun. Agastya was one of the 12 bloggers named by the traffic police in Dehradun for putting public&nbsp;safety at risk with their stunts, according to TOI.</p>

<h2><strong>More details about Agastya Chauhan</strong></h2>

<p>The 25-year-old YouTuber was a resident of Dehradun, the capital of the Indian state of Uttarakhand.&nbsp;Chauhan had received the Silver Play button from YouTube for crossing the 100K subscribers milestone on January 22, 2022.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Agastya Chauhan criticised on Twitter</strong></h2>

<p>Some users on Twitter also criticised Chauhan for his reckless style of riding bike on the roads and putting the lives of commuters in danger. One user wrote, “The accident was inevitable, Agastya Chauhan was an awful biker with literally no skills. His channel is full of accident vlogs. How did no one see the signs and stopped him for doing such things?&nbsp;<br />
Om Shanti.”</p>

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Famous Indian YouTuber Agastya Chauhan died Thursday while attempting to race his bike at 300 kilometres per hour. The accident took place while the professional rider was travelling on Yamuna Expressway on his way from Agra to Delhi.

Famous Indian YouTuber Agastya Chauhan died Thursday while attempting to race his bike at 300 kilometres per hour. The accident took place while the professional rider was travelling on Yamuna Expressway on his way from Agra to Delhi. Chauhan had a massive following on social media, particularly on YouTube where his more than 1.2 million subscribers would enjoy watching him perform adventurous stunts on his superbike, a Kawasaki Ninja. How did Agastya Chauhan die? Chauhan’s bike crashed into a divider as he attempted to race his bike at 300 kmph. He suffered fatal injuries and died on the spot. The crash was so fatal that Agastya Chauhan’s helmet broke into pieces. The YouTuber uploaded his last video on his channel ‘PRO RIDER 1000’ on May 2, whose comment section is now inundated with condolences. One comment on the video reads, “He taught his subscribers really important lesson by giving away his life: Drive safely." Aligarh Police’s appeal to bike riders Emergency services were called in quickly after the accident happened; however, he was later pronounced dead on the spot. The Tappal police station of Aligarh district took custody of his body and sent it to the mortuary of Kailash Hospital in Jewar, Greater Noida, for post-mortem. Following the accident, Aligarh Police have urged people to exercise caution while riding bikes and refrain from speeding. Agastya - A serial offender Agastya was charged earlier this year with violating numerous sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Motor Vehicle Act after engaging in a number of risky stunts on the streets of Dehradun. Agastya was one of the 12 bloggers named by the traffic police in Dehradun for putting public safety at risk with their stunts, according to TOI. More details about Agastya Chauhan The 25-year-old YouTuber was a resident of Dehradun, the capital of the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Chauhan had received the Silver Play button from YouTube for crossing the 100K subscribers milestone on January 22, 2022. Agastya Chauhan criticised on Twitter Some users on Twitter also criticised Chauhan for his reckless style of riding bike on the roads and putting the lives of commuters in danger. One user wrote, “The accident was inevitable, Agastya Chauhan was an awful biker with literally no skills. His channel is full of accident vlogs. How did no one see the signs and stopped him for doing such things? Om Shanti.” WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Who was Agastya Chauhan? Famous Indian YouTuber dies while attempting 300 kmph bike ride

<p>Finally, the World Health Organization on Friday declared the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the WHO cautioned that people should not drop their guard against the disease, and be ready for reinstatement for preventive measures in case the plague emerges again. As usual, Russia continues to dominate the global headlines, this time due to a shocking announcement made by its private militia group Wagner. The militia announced it was withdrawing from Bakhmut citing a lack of support from Moscow. And interestingly, ahead of King Charles' coronation on Saturday, several polls have shown that people in the UK are increasingly paying little to no attention at all to the developments regarding the monarchy.</p>

<p><strong>Click on the headlines to read more.&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-not-a-global-health-emergency-anymore-says-who-589288"><strong>WHO announces end of Covid as global health emergency</strong></a></p>
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<p>The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday said that the COVID-19 pandemic, which took the lives of millions of people in a span of three years, deepened inequalities and wreaked economic havoc, is no longer a global health emergency.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/doomed-to-perish-russias-wagner-announces-withdrawal-from-bakhmut-589161">‘Doomed to perish’: Russia’s Wagner announces withdrawal from Bakhmut, cites lack of ammo</a></strong></p>
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<p>Russia's Wagner Group, in a major shift of tactical goalpost during ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, announced that it will withdraw from the Bakhmut region where the battle to overrun Ukrainian resistance is continuing with sharp intensity for nearly two months.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-vampires-sucking-my-blood-support-for-king-charles-iii-and-monarchy-plummets-heres-what-polls-show-589305"><strong>'Vampires, sucking my blood': Support for King Charles III and monarchy plummets. Here's what polls show</strong></a></p>
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<p>Even as dozens of royal fans have started camping out in Central London ahead of King Charles' coronation, not everyone is excited about the upcoming event. Multiple polls conducted recently have found that the excitement levels are subpar at best.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/at-least-two-killed-several-injured-after-shooting-incident-in-serbian-village-reports-589022"><strong>Serbia: Second mass shooting in two days leaves 8 dead, suspect held</strong></a></p>
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<p>In the aftermath of the killing of eight people in a shooting in the Siberian town of Mladenovac's Dubona village, late Thursday (May 4), Serbian police arrested on Friday a gunman suspected of carrying out the attack.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-pm-narendra-modi-to-visit-paris-for-bastille-day-parade-as-guest-of-honour-on-july-14-589252"><strong>Indian PM Narendra Modi to visit Paris for Bastille Day parade as guest of honour on July 14&nbsp;</strong></a></p>
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<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the guest of honour for this year’s Bastille Day Parade in Paris scheduled to take place on July 14.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/prime-minister-modi-backs-the-kerala-story-slams-congress-for-nurturing-terror-elements-589228"><strong>Indian Prime Minister Modi backs 'The Kerala Story', slams Congress for nurturing terror elements</strong></a></p>
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<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday, while addressing an election rally in Karnataka, condemned the opposition Congress party for "sheltering and nurturing terror elements" for the vote bank.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-local-elections-2023-disappointing-results-for-tories-labour-makes-solid-gains-589160">UK local elections 2023: ‘Disappointing‘ results for Tories as Labour makes solid gains</a></strong></p>
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<p>Early results showed the ruling Conservative Party had lost around 200 seats in the elections for over 8,000 seats on 230 local councils across England.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/two-army-soldiers-killed-4-including-an-officer-injured-in-rajouri-operation-589205"><strong>Five Indian army soldiers killed during anti-terror operations in J&amp;K's Rajouri</strong></a></p>
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<p>Five Indian Army soldiers have been killed in an ongoing encounter in the Kandi Forest of the Rajouri sector in the Jammu region.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood-studios-push-back-against-striking-writers-claim-of-gig-workforce-589234"><strong>Hollywood studios push back against striking writers' claim of 'gig' workforce</strong></a></p>
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<p>The group representing Hollywood studios fired back on Thursday at claims from striking film and television workers that they have been forced into the "gig economy" because of changes brought by the streaming TV era.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/not-csk-rcb-or-mi-former-india-coach-ravi-shastri-backs-this-team-to-lift-ipl-2023-589236"><strong>Not CSK, RCB or MI! Former India coach Ravi Shastri backs THIS team to lift IPL 2023 trophy</strong></a></p>
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<p>Recently, Ravi Shastri -- India's former head coach -- picked his winner of IPL 2023. Click on the headline to know the full story.</p>


Finally, the World Health Organization on Friday declared the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the WHO cautioned that people should not drop their guard against the disease, and be ready for reinstatement for preventive measures in case the plague emerges again.

Finally, the World Health Organization on Friday declared the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the WHO cautioned that people should not drop their guard against the disease, and be ready for reinstatement for preventive measures in case the plague emerges again. As usual, Russia continues to dominate the global headlines, this time due to a shocking announcement made by its private militia group Wagner. The militia announced it was withdrawing from Bakhmut citing a lack of support from Moscow. And interestingly, ahead of King Charles' coronation on Saturday, several polls have shown that people in the UK are increasingly paying little to no attention at all to the developments regarding the monarchy. Click on the headlines to read more. WHO announces end of Covid as global health emergency The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday said that the COVID-19 pandemic, which took the lives of millions of people in a span of three years, deepened inequalities and wreaked economic havoc, is no longer a global health emergency. ‘Doomed to perish’: Russia’s Wagner announces withdrawal from Bakhmut, cites lack of ammo Russia's Wagner Group, in a major shift of tactical goalpost during ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, announced that it will withdraw from the Bakhmut region where the battle to overrun Ukrainian resistance is continuing with sharp intensity for nearly two months. 'Vampires, sucking my blood': Support for King Charles III and monarchy plummets. Here's what polls show Even as dozens of royal fans have started camping out in Central London ahead of King Charles' coronation, not everyone is excited about the upcoming event. Multiple polls conducted recently have found that the excitement levels are subpar at best. Serbia: Second mass shooting in two days leaves 8 dead, suspect held In the aftermath of the killing of eight people in a shooting in the Siberian town of Mladenovac's Dubona village, late Thursday (May 4), Serbian police arrested on Friday a gunman suspected of carrying out the attack. Indian PM Narendra Modi to visit Paris for Bastille Day parade as guest of honour on July 14 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the guest of honour for this year’s Bastille Day Parade in Paris scheduled to take place on July 14. Indian Prime Minister Modi backs 'The Kerala Story', slams Congress for nurturing terror elements Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday, while addressing an election rally in Karnataka, condemned the opposition Congress party for "sheltering and nurturing terror elements" for the vote bank. UK local elections 2023: ‘Disappointing‘ results for Tories as Labour makes solid gains Early results showed the ruling Conservative Party had lost around 200 seats in the elections for over 8,000 seats on 230 local councils across England. Five Indian army soldiers killed during anti-terror operations in J&K's Rajouri Five Indian Army soldiers have been killed in an ongoing encounter in the Kandi Forest of the Rajouri sector in the Jammu region. Hollywood studios push back against striking writers' claim of 'gig' workforce The group representing Hollywood studios fired back on Thursday at claims from striking film and television workers that they have been forced into the "gig economy" because of changes brought by the streaming TV era. Not CSK, RCB or MI! Former India coach Ravi Shastri backs THIS team to lift IPL 2023 trophy Recently, Ravi Shastri -- India's former head coach -- picked his winner of IPL 2023. Click on the headline to know the full story.

Top 10 world news: WHO announces end of Covid, Wagner withdraws from Bakhmut; and more

<p>Go First, an Indian airline facing financial difficulties, has informed the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) that it has suspended the sale of tickets until May 15. This announcement comes after the airline filed for voluntary insolvency before the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) a few days ago. The DGCA confirmed that it has examined the response by the airline and ordered it to process refunds to passengers who were affected by its flight cancellations this week.</p>

<h2><strong>The airline reacts</strong></h2>

<p>The regulator has also stated that it is committed to minimising inconvenience to passengers in light of the airline's decision to suspend scheduled operations without prior intimation. The airline has said that it regrets the cancellations and has cancelled all flights scheduled until May 9, 2023, due to operational reasons. Passengers who were affected by these cancellations will receive a full refund issued to their original mode of payment shortly.</p>

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<p>Go First has intimated that it is working to refund or reschedule passengers who had already booked flights with them for future dates. The DGCA has acknowledged this and stated that it will continue to monitor the situation.</p>

<h2><strong>Financial woes triggered by the pandemic</strong></h2>

<p>Go First is not the first airline in India to face financial difficulties due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Several other airlines in the country have also reported losses and have had to resort to cost-cutting measures to stay afloat.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Lessors want 20 Aircraft deregistered</strong></h2>

<p>In what comes as more trouble for the cash-strapped airline, lessors of at least 20 aircraft have asked the DGCA to deregister and return them. By law, the DGCA has to deregister an aircraft in five working days once a lessor sends a request to do so and publish the details on its website.</p>

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Go First, an Indian airline facing financial difficulties, has informed the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) that it has suspended the sale of tickets until May 15.

Go First, an Indian airline facing financial difficulties, has informed the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) that it has suspended the sale of tickets until May 15. This announcement comes after the airline filed for voluntary insolvency before the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) a few days ago. The DGCA confirmed that it has examined the response by the airline and ordered it to process refunds to passengers who were affected by its flight cancellations this week. The airline reacts The regulator has also stated that it is committed to minimising inconvenience to passengers in light of the airline's decision to suspend scheduled operations without prior intimation. The airline has said that it regrets the cancellations and has cancelled all flights scheduled until May 9, 2023, due to operational reasons. Passengers who were affected by these cancellations will receive a full refund issued to their original mode of payment shortly. Watch: Gravitas: Will Go First be able to fly again? × Also Read | Indian airline Go First files for bankruptcy, temporarily suspends operations for two days Go First has intimated that it is working to refund or reschedule passengers who had already booked flights with them for future dates. The DGCA has acknowledged this and stated that it will continue to monitor the situation. Financial woes triggered by the pandemic Go First is not the first airline in India to face financial difficulties due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Several other airlines in the country have also reported losses and have had to resort to cost-cutting measures to stay afloat. Lessors want 20 Aircraft deregistered In what comes as more trouble for the cash-strapped airline, lessors of at least 20 aircraft have asked the DGCA to deregister and return them. By law, the DGCA has to deregister an aircraft in five working days once a lessor sends a request to do so and publish the details on its website. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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<p>Israel's security forces have killed three Palestinian militants accused of killing a British-Israeli woman and her two daughters in April. The suspects were killed in a joint operation by the army, police, and Shin Bet security service in Nablus, in the West Bank. The three men were identified as the “murderers of Leah, Maia and Rina Dee,” who died after the April 7 attack on their vehicle near Hamra in the Jordan Valley.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The army said two M-16 rifles and an AK-47 were recovered from the apartment where the suspects were hiding. Hamas, which controls the Gaza Strip, said all three men were from its ranks. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed the successful conclusion of the weeks-long manhunt for the suspects.</p>

<h2><strong>Death of Palestinian protester in Israel’s custody&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The raid occurred just days after violence erupted along the Gaza border following the death of a Palestinian hunger striker in Israeli custody. Palestinian militants fired over 100 rockets from Gaza in response to the death of Khader Adnan, a leading figure in Islamic Jihad, who died in prison following an 87-day hunger strike.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Protest groups seek to reignite Israeli streets</strong></p>

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<p>Since the beginning of the year, 105 Palestinians and 21 Israelis have been killed in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. These figures include combatants as well as civilians, and on the Israeli side, include three members of the Arab minority. The latest deadly raid in Nablus may fuel further tensions in the region.</p>

<h2><strong>Israeli PM warns enemies of swift action</strong></h2>

<p>Israeli officials claimed that the killing of suspects showed that attackers would be eliminated eventually. Prime Minister Netanyahu said in a statement, “Our message to those who harm us, and those who want to harm us, is that whether it takes a day, a week or a month — you can be certain that we will settle accounts with you.”</p>

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<p>In response to a wave of Palestinian attacks on Israelis last year, Israel has been conducting almost nightly arrest raids into West Bank villages, towns, and cities for more than a year. According to Israel, the raids are intended to destroy extremist networks and prevent further assaults.&nbsp;</p>

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Israel's security forces have killed three Palestinian militants accused of killing a British-Israeli woman and her two daughters in April. The suspects were killed in a joint operation by the army, police, and Shin Bet security service in Nablus, in the West Bank. The three men were identified as the “murderers of Leah, Maia and Rina Dee,” who died after the April 7 attack on their vehicle near Hamra in the Jordan Valley. The army said two M-16 rifles and an AK-47 were recovered from the apartment where the suspects were hiding. Hamas, which controls the Gaza Strip, said all three men were from its ranks. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed the successful conclusion of the weeks-long manhunt for the suspects. Death of Palestinian protester in Israel’s custody The raid occurred just days after violence erupted along the Gaza border following the death of a Palestinian hunger striker in Israeli custody. Palestinian militants fired over 100 rockets from Gaza in response to the death of Khader Adnan, a leading figure in Islamic Jihad, who died in prison following an 87-day hunger strike. Watch: Protest groups seek to reignite Israeli streets × Since the beginning of the year, 105 Palestinians and 21 Israelis have been killed in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. These figures include combatants as well as civilians, and on the Israeli side, include three members of the Arab minority. The latest deadly raid in Nablus may fuel further tensions in the region. Israeli PM warns enemies of swift action Israeli officials claimed that the killing of suspects showed that attackers would be eliminated eventually. Prime Minister Netanyahu said in a statement, “Our message to those who harm us, and those who want to harm us, is that whether it takes a day, a week or a month — you can be certain that we will settle accounts with you.” Also Read | Israeli-Palestinian Gaza truce holds after hunger striker`s death In response to a wave of Palestinian attacks on Israelis last year, Israel has been conducting almost nightly arrest raids into West Bank villages, towns, and cities for more than a year. According to Israel, the raids are intended to destroy extremist networks and prevent further assaults. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Israel kills three Palestinian militants suspected of killing three British-Israelis

<p>A Japanese police officer was found shot and bleeding inside a toilet near the prime minister’s official residence on Friday early morning. The 25-year-old officer of the Metropolitan Police Department was soon taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead. Local media reported that police are investigating a potential suicide. The officer was on duty at the West Gate guard station at the time of his death.</p>

<h2><strong>PM Fumio Kishida was not at the residence</strong></h2>

<p>Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was not at his residence when the incident happened. Kishida is travelling to Singapore, after his four-country Africa trip. Kishida will depart Singapore later on Friday.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Japan: Smoke bomb thrown at Prime Minister Fumio Kishida</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>Japanese authorities on high alert</strong></h2>

<p>Japanese authorities are on high alert following an attack on Prime Minister Fumio Kishida last month.&nbsp;During a campaign speech at a fishing port in western Japan, a man threw a “suspicious explosive device” at the prime minister. Fortunately, Kishida was not injured, but the incident had&nbsp;alarmed security experts and observers, as the suspect was able to get so close to him with what appeared to be a homemade weapon.</p>

<h2><strong>Attack on Kishida was captured by TV</strong></h2>

<p>The television broadcast captured Kishida positioned with his back facing the gathering. Suddenly, his security personnel signalled towards the ground next to him, which caused the prime minister to whirl around with a look of alarm.<br />
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The camera quickly shifted to the crowd, where multiple individuals, including uniformed and plainclothes police officers, quickly surrounded a young man wearing a white surgical mask and holding what appeared to be a long silver tube.</p>

<p>A loud explosion was soon heard near the spot where Kishida had just been. The audience panicked and scattered, while the police forcibly dragged the individual away.</p>

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<p>The attack occurred less than a year after the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who was&nbsp;shot dead last July during a campaign speech in the western city of Nara. His death was a shock to the nation, and the incident raised concerns about the safety of Japanese politicians.</p>

<p>In response to the recent attack on Kishida, Japanese authorities have increased security measures. The prime minister has been provided with additional protection, and police have been placed on high alert at all political events.<br />
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A Japanese police officer was found shot and bleeding inside a toilet near the prime minister’s official residence on Friday early morning. The 25-year-old officer of the Metropolitan Police Department was soon taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead. Local media reported that police are investigating a potential suicide. The officer was on duty at the West Gate guard station at the time of his death. PM Fumio Kishida was not at the residence Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was not at his residence when the incident happened. Kishida is travelling to Singapore, after his four-country Africa trip. Kishida will depart Singapore later on Friday. Watch: Japan: Smoke bomb thrown at Prime Minister Fumio Kishida × Japanese authorities on high alert Japanese authorities are on high alert following an attack on Prime Minister Fumio Kishida last month. During a campaign speech at a fishing port in western Japan, a man threw a “suspicious explosive device” at the prime minister. Fortunately, Kishida was not injured, but the incident had alarmed security experts and observers, as the suspect was able to get so close to him with what appeared to be a homemade weapon. Attack on Kishida was captured by TV The television broadcast captured Kishida positioned with his back facing the gathering. Suddenly, his security personnel signalled towards the ground next to him, which caused the prime minister to whirl around with a look of alarm. The camera quickly shifted to the crowd, where multiple individuals, including uniformed and plainclothes police officers, quickly surrounded a young man wearing a white surgical mask and holding what appeared to be a long silver tube. A loud explosion was soon heard near the spot where Kishida had just been. The audience panicked and scattered, while the police forcibly dragged the individual away. Also Read | WATCH: Japan PM Fumio Kishida attacked with smoke bomb, evacuated from speech venue in Wakayama The attack occurred less than a year after the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who was shot dead last July during a campaign speech in the western city of Nara. His death was a shock to the nation, and the incident raised concerns about the safety of Japanese politicians. In response to the recent attack on Kishida, Japanese authorities have increased security measures. The prime minister has been provided with additional protection, and police have been placed on high alert at all political events. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Japanese police official found dead near PM Kishida’s residence, authorities on high alert

<p><strong>UK local elections 2023:</strong> Early results showed the ruling Conservative Party had lost around 200 seats in the elections for over 8,000 seats on 230 local councils across England. The opposition Labour Party and the centrist Liberal Democrats made significant gains, with the latter seizing control from the Conservatives in Windsor, an affluent town west of London. The elections are seen as a test of support for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's government as the country approaches a general election due by the end of 2024.</p>

<h2><strong>Sunak facing heat for the actions of his predecessor</strong></h2>

<p>While some contests focused on local issues such as potholes and garbage collection, voters seemed to have punished the Conservatives for the turmoil that engulfed the party under former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who resigned amid multiple scandals.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Gravitas Plus: The untold story of Rishi Sunak</strong></p>

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<p>Then as the new prime minister, Liz Truss&nbsp;faced criticism for her rash tax-cutting plans, which spooked financial markets, hammered the value of the pound, and roiled the wider British economy. Sunak, a smooth former banker, was later chosen to restore stability to the economy and the government.</p>

<h2><strong>Conservatives acknowledge ‘disappointing results’</strong></h2>

<p>Sunak acknowledged the "disappointing" results for the Conservatives but insisted that "it's still early" in terms of the overall results. Greg Hands, the Conservative party chair, also admitted it was a disappointing night for the party. He said, “We always said it would be a difficult night for the party, the independent projections were all that we were going to lose 1,000 seats.”<br />
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<h2><strong>Labour says it will achieve majority in general elections</strong></h2>

<p>Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party, claimed that his party was on the course for the majority in the upcoming general elections. He said this in Medway, where Labour has won control of the council for the first time since 1998.</p>

<p>Labour Party's national campaign coordinator, Shabana Mahmood, also said that the results put Labour on course to win a majority of seats in the&nbsp;general election. The party gained control of at least three new councils, and the results have been a disaster for Sunak, said Mahmood.</p>

<h2><strong>Local elections don’t reflect the complete picture</strong></h2>

<p>Overall, the results are not a complete snapshot of the UK as there were no elections in London, Scotland, or Wales, while Northern Ireland is set to vote on May 18. However, the early results have shown that the Conservatives are losing support while the opposition is gaining ground.</p>

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UK local elections 2023: Early results showed the ruling Conservative Party had lost around 200 seats in the elections for over 8,000 seats on 230 local councils across England. The opposition Labour Party and the centrist Liberal Democrats made significant gains, with the latter seizing control from the Conservatives in Windsor, an affluent town west of London. The elections are seen as a test of support for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's government as the country approaches a general election due by the end of 2024. Sunak facing heat for the actions of his predecessor While some contests focused on local issues such as potholes and garbage collection, voters seemed to have punished the Conservatives for the turmoil that engulfed the party under former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who resigned amid multiple scandals. Watch: Gravitas Plus: The untold story of Rishi Sunak × Then as the new prime minister, Liz Truss faced criticism for her rash tax-cutting plans, which spooked financial markets, hammered the value of the pound, and roiled the wider British economy. Sunak, a smooth former banker, was later chosen to restore stability to the economy and the government. Conservatives acknowledge ‘disappointing results’ Sunak acknowledged the "disappointing" results for the Conservatives but insisted that "it's still early" in terms of the overall results. Greg Hands, the Conservative party chair, also admitted it was a disappointing night for the party. He said, “We always said it would be a difficult night for the party, the independent projections were all that we were going to lose 1,000 seats.” “It’s still early days so far but if I might say, it’s not been that great a result for Labour in some areas,” he added. Also Read | UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces questions in Parliament, says 'choice before country is clear' Labour says it will achieve majority in general elections Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party, claimed that his party was on the course for the majority in the upcoming general elections. He said this in Medway, where Labour has won control of the council for the first time since 1998. Labour Party's national campaign coordinator, Shabana Mahmood, also said that the results put Labour on course to win a majority of seats in the general election. The party gained control of at least three new councils, and the results have been a disaster for Sunak, said Mahmood. Local elections don’t reflect the complete picture Overall, the results are not a complete snapshot of the UK as there were no elections in London, Scotland, or Wales, while Northern Ireland is set to vote on May 18. However, the early results have shown that the Conservatives are losing support while the opposition is gaining ground. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

UK local elections 2023: ‘Disappointing‘ results for Tories as Labour makes solid gains

<p>The Vatican is taking action against so-called "mystics" who claim to be able to communicate with the Virgin Mary, amid concerns that some of them are exploiting the believers. The move comes after a woman named Gisella Cardia drew hundreds of followers to her monthly trances on a hilltop near Rome, where she claims to be able to hear the mother of Jesus Christ and read out her revelations to the gathered crowd. Among her most unusual claims was that the Madonna made free pizza.</p>

<p>Cardia's claims have been met with scepticism, and the Vatican has set up a task force to investigate such mystics, with a particular focus on those who claim to be able to speak to Mary. The task force will be chaired by Italian priest Stefano Cecchin and will be set up by the Vatican's Pontifical Mariana Internationalis Academy.</p>

<h2><strong>Vatican concerned</strong></h2>

<p>The Vatican is increasingly concerned about those who may be exploiting the faithful, and wants to help believers who are "easily deceived." The rise of the Madonna mystics, who promote apocalyptic scenarios and sometimes make accusations against the Pope and the Church, is causing particular concern.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Vatican: Pope Francis expected to take part in the mass</strong></p>

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<p>Cardia's Madonna figure comes from Medjugorje in Bosnia, a place of pilgrimage since 1981 when six children claimed to have seen visions of Mary there. However, the pope has cast doubt on alleged apparitions in recent years, saying that events like the one in Medjugorje "do not have much value."</p>

<h2><strong>Commission set up by local bishop to oversee investigation</strong></h2>

<p>The task force will not specifically investigate Cardia, but a commission set up by a local bishop will scrutinize her testimonies.</p>

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<p>Sister Daniela del Gaudio, the head of the Vatican task force, dismissed Cardia's claim of miraculous pizza as false and said that when saints increased food, it was done with great humility and in times of famine for a real need.</p>

<p>Cardia has hit back at her critics, saying that she has been accused of everything from blasphemy to prostitution. The local mayor ordered her to remove a marquee and benches for her audience that were set up on the hilltop without permission, as well as her statue of the Madonna. However, Cardia has remained defiant, saying that she intends to stay put.</p>

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The Vatican is taking action against so-called "mystics" who claim to be able to communicate with the Virgin Mary, amid concerns that some of them are exploiting the believers. The move comes after a woman named Gisella Cardia drew hundreds of followers to her monthly trances on a hilltop near Rome, where she claims to be able to hear the mother of Jesus Christ and read out her revelations to the gathered crowd. Among her most unusual claims was that the Madonna made free pizza. Cardia's claims have been met with scepticism, and the Vatican has set up a task force to investigate such mystics, with a particular focus on those who claim to be able to speak to Mary. The task force will be chaired by Italian priest Stefano Cecchin and will be set up by the Vatican's Pontifical Mariana Internationalis Academy. Vatican concerned The Vatican is increasingly concerned about those who may be exploiting the faithful, and wants to help believers who are "easily deceived." The rise of the Madonna mystics, who promote apocalyptic scenarios and sometimes make accusations against the Pope and the Church, is causing particular concern. Watch: Vatican: Pope Francis expected to take part in the mass × Cardia's Madonna figure comes from Medjugorje in Bosnia, a place of pilgrimage since 1981 when six children claimed to have seen visions of Mary there. However, the pope has cast doubt on alleged apparitions in recent years, saying that events like the one in Medjugorje "do not have much value." Commission set up by local bishop to oversee investigation The task force will not specifically investigate Cardia, but a commission set up by a local bishop will scrutinize her testimonies. Also Read | China unilaterally appoints bishop to Shanghai, violates the secret pact once again Sister Daniela del Gaudio, the head of the Vatican task force, dismissed Cardia's claim of miraculous pizza as false and said that when saints increased food, it was done with great humility and in times of famine for a real need. Cardia has hit back at her critics, saying that she has been accused of everything from blasphemy to prostitution. The local mayor ordered her to remove a marquee and benches for her audience that were set up on the hilltop without permission, as well as her statue of the Madonna. However, Cardia has remained defiant, saying that she intends to stay put. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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Russia Deploys World's Largest Bomber in Ukraine

Moscow has deployed the world's largest bomber, Tu-160, in the Ukraine war. Russian forces used the bomber to fire Kh-101/Kh-555 cruise missiles on Ukraine last Monday.

Developed in the 1980s, the Tu-160 bomber is a supersonic, variable-sweep wing, strategic bomber designed by Russia's Tupolev Design Bureau.



It can destroy targets thousands of kilometres away from its base and can carry both nuclear warheads and cruise missiles.



It has a maximum payload capacity of up to 40,000 kg and can carry its weapons in its internal bomb bay or on external pylons.

India is also interested in purchasing at least six Tu-160 bombers, as per a statement by retired Air Chief Marshal Anoop Raha.

India can deploy them to decimate targets both in China and Pakistan in the event of a two-front battle.

Moscow has deployed the world's largest bomber, Tu-160, in the Ukraine war. Russian forces used the bomber to fire Kh-101/Kh-555 cruise missiles

<p>The developments taking place in the Russia-Ukraine conflict dominated the global headlines on May 4th, as Russia accused the US of orchestrating the drone strike on the Kremlin on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Zelensky in The Hague today called on the International Criminal Court to bring the Russian leader to justice for his "war crimes" in Ukraine. India's Foreign Minister S Jaishankar took on his Chinese counterpart in a bilateral meeting held on the sidelines of the SCO foreign ministers' summit and raised the three-year-old border dispute. Pakistan was again rocked by two terrorist attacks on Thursday which resulted in the killing of at least 8 teachers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.</p>

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<p>The Kremlin on Thursday accused the United States of playing the role of 'mastermind' in the drone attack which took place over the residence of Russian President Vladimir Putin and was claimed to have been carried out by Ukraine.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indias-foreign-minister-s-jaishankar-raises-border-dispute-with-chinese-counterpart-588922"><strong>India’s Foreign Minister S Jaishankar raises border dispute with Chinese counterpart</strong></a></p>
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<p>India’s Foreign Minister S Jaishankar met with his Chinese counterpart Qin Gang Thursday on the sidelines of the meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-eight-teachers-killed-in-separate-shootings-in-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-says-report-588936"><strong>Pakistan: Eight teachers killed in separate shootings in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, says report</strong></a></p>
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<p>Eight teachers were killed in two separate shootings in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Thursday (May 4). According to a report by Geo TV, the shootings took place in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Upper Kurram Tehsil.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/breakthrough-us-approves-worlds-first-rsv-vaccine-all-you-need-to-know-588789"><strong>Breakthrough! US approves world's first RSV vaccine: All you need to know</strong></a></p>
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<p>The world's first respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine, Arexvy, was approved by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday. This breakthrough in science took 60 years to materialise.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/usd-445-million-required-to-help-860000-people-fleeing-sudan-by-october-un-588932"><strong>$445 million required to help 860,000 people fleeing Sudan by October: UN</strong></a></p>
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<p>The United Nations said on Thursday (May 4) that it was preparing for an exodus of 860,000 people from conflict-torn Sudan. UN said that USD 445 million would be needed to support these people just through October.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-must-be-sentenced-for-war-crimes-enraged-zelensky-tells-icc-588869"><strong>Ukraine will not join NATO during war, Zelensky says after meeting European leaders</strong></a></p>
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<p>Zelensky on Thursday clarified that his country will not join NATO during the war with Russia. "We are realistic, we know we will not be in NATO during the war," he said after meeting Dutch and Belgian Prime Ministers Mark Rutte and Alexander De Croo.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-dreaded-gangster-anil-dujana-killed-in-police-encounter-588957"><strong>India: Dreaded gangster Anil Dujana killed in police encounter</strong></a></p>
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<p>Police in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh on Thursday (May 4) gunned down gangster Anil Dujana who is an accused in 18 cases of murder.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/kohli-vs-gambhir-feud-why-rcb-star-wont-pay-100-match-fee-punishment-after-tussle-with-lsg-mentor-588877"><strong>Kohli vs Gambhir feud - Why RCB star won't pay 100% match fee punishment after tussle with LSG mentor</strong></a></p>
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<p>Virat, who bags a whopping Rs 14 crore for a season, won’t be paying the amount of fine directly with the decision in RCB’s hands to decide on whether to deduct it from his salary.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/manipur-is-burning-olympic-boxer-mary-kom-appeals-for-calm-amid-violence-in-her-home-state-588882"><strong>'Manipur is burning': Olympic medallist Mary Kom appeals for calm amid violence in her home state</strong></a></p>
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<p>Veteran boxer Mary Kom, one-time Olympic medal-winner boxer and Rajya Sabha MP appealed for calm, on Thursday (May 04), after widespread violence in her home state Manipur amid protests against the decision to include the majority Meitei community in the Scheduled Tribes (ST) category.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-succession-finale-runtime-revealed-and-it-is-huge-its-like-a-movie-588801"><strong>Succession finale runtime revealed and it is HUGE: 'It's like a movie'</strong></a></p>
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<p>The duration of the final episode of Succession's ongoing season 4, which will wrap the show, has been revealed. Titled With Open Eyes, the episode will run for 90 minutes, which is the same length as a feature-length film.</p>


The developments taking place in the Russia-Ukraine conflict dominated the global headlines on May 4th, as Russia accused the US of orchestrating the drone strike on the Kremlin on Wednesday.

The developments taking place in the Russia-Ukraine conflict dominated the global headlines on May 4th, as Russia accused the US of orchestrating the drone strike on the Kremlin on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Zelensky in The Hague today called on the International Criminal Court to bring the Russian leader to justice for his "war crimes" in Ukraine. India's Foreign Minister S Jaishankar took on his Chinese counterpart in a bilateral meeting held on the sidelines of the SCO foreign ministers' summit and raised the three-year-old border dispute. Pakistan was again rocked by two terrorist attacks on Thursday which resulted in the killing of at least 8 teachers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Click on the headlines to read more. Russia calls US 'mastermind' of drone attack in Kremlin, Washington refutes claim The Kremlin on Thursday accused the United States of playing the role of 'mastermind' in the drone attack which took place over the residence of Russian President Vladimir Putin and was claimed to have been carried out by Ukraine. India’s Foreign Minister S Jaishankar raises border dispute with Chinese counterpart India’s Foreign Minister S Jaishankar met with his Chinese counterpart Qin Gang Thursday on the sidelines of the meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). Pakistan: Eight teachers killed in separate shootings in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, says report Eight teachers were killed in two separate shootings in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Thursday (May 4). According to a report by Geo TV, the shootings took place in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Upper Kurram Tehsil. Breakthrough! US approves world's first RSV vaccine: All you need to know The world's first respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine, Arexvy, was approved by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday. This breakthrough in science took 60 years to materialise. $445 million required to help 860,000 people fleeing Sudan by October: UN The United Nations said on Thursday (May 4) that it was preparing for an exodus of 860,000 people from conflict-torn Sudan. UN said that USD 445 million would be needed to support these people just through October. Ukraine will not join NATO during war, Zelensky says after meeting European leaders Zelensky on Thursday clarified that his country will not join NATO during the war with Russia. "We are realistic, we know we will not be in NATO during the war," he said after meeting Dutch and Belgian Prime Ministers Mark Rutte and Alexander De Croo. India: Dreaded gangster Anil Dujana killed in police encounter Police in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh on Thursday (May 4) gunned down gangster Anil Dujana who is an accused in 18 cases of murder. Kohli vs Gambhir feud - Why RCB star won't pay 100% match fee punishment after tussle with LSG mentor Virat, who bags a whopping Rs 14 crore for a season, won’t be paying the amount of fine directly with the decision in RCB’s hands to decide on whether to deduct it from his salary. 'Manipur is burning': Olympic medallist Mary Kom appeals for calm amid violence in her home state Veteran boxer Mary Kom, one-time Olympic medal-winner boxer and Rajya Sabha MP appealed for calm, on Thursday (May 04), after widespread violence in her home state Manipur amid protests against the decision to include the majority Meitei community in the Scheduled Tribes (ST) category. Succession finale runtime revealed and it is HUGE: 'It's like a movie' The duration of the final episode of Succession's ongoing season 4, which will wrap the show, has been revealed. Titled With Open Eyes, the episode will run for 90 minutes, which is the same length as a feature-length film.

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