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During wide-ranging talks between India and Iran on Wednesday, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian reportedly raised the issue of controversial remarks on the Prophet during his meeting with India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval in India’s capital New Delhi.

The meeting between Abdollahian, who is on a three-day visit to India to enhance bilateral ties, and Doval comes in the backdrop of widespread anger in several West Asian countries over the controversial remarks by the members of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

According to an Iranian readout cited by news agency PTI, Abdollahian raised the issue of the "negative atmosphere" triggered by "disrespectful" comments on the Prophet and that the Indian side reiterated the Indian government's respect for the founder of Islam.

Doval, according to the Iranian readout, reaffirmed the Indian government's respect for the founder of Prophet Mohammad, saying offenders will be "dealt with in such a way that others will learn a lesson".

However, the Indian side has dismissed the Iranian side's claims that the Indian NSA made these remarks. Sources said that the Iranian foreign ministry readout misinterprets the meeting on that account.

The Iranian readout also stated that the minister praised the Indian people and the government for their respect for Prophet Muhammad as well as for their religious tolerance and historical coexistence between various faiths.

"Abdollahian hailed the Indian people and government for their respect for the divine faiths, especially the Prophet Mohammad and also for the religious tolerance, historical coexistence and friendship among followers of various religions in the country," the readout said.

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The Iranian foreign minister said, "Muslims are satisfied with the stance of Indian officials in dealing with the culprits."

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BJP’s national spokesperson Nupur Sharma was suspended while the party's Delhi unit media head Naveen Jindal was expelled over their comments on the Prophet.

Several countries, including Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Indonesia, Jordan, Bahrain, Maldives, Malaysia, Oman, Iraq and Libya, slammed the comments with many summoning Indian envoys to express their condemnation.

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During wide-ranging talks between India and Iran on Wednesday, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian reportedly raised the issue of controversial remarks on the Prophet during his meeting with India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval in India’s capital New Delhi.

During wide-ranging talks between India and Iran on Wednesday, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian reportedly raised the issue of controversial remarks on the Prophet during his meeting with India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval in India’s capital New Delhi. The meeting between Abdollahian, who is on a three-day visit to India to enhance bilateral ties, and Doval comes in the backdrop of widespread anger in several West Asian countries over the controversial remarks by the members of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). According to an Iranian readout cited by news agency PTI, Abdollahian raised the issue of the "negative atmosphere" triggered by "disrespectful" comments on the Prophet and that the Indian side reiterated the Indian government's respect for the founder of Islam. Doval, according to the Iranian readout, reaffirmed the Indian government's respect for the founder of Prophet Mohammad, saying offenders will be "dealt with in such a way that others will learn a lesson". However, the Indian side has dismissed the Iranian side's claims that the Indian NSA made these remarks. Sources said that the Iranian foreign ministry readout misinterprets the meeting on that account. The Iranian readout also stated that the minister praised the Indian people and the government for their respect for Prophet Muhammad as well as for their religious tolerance and historical coexistence between various faiths. "Abdollahian hailed the Indian people and government for their respect for the divine faiths, especially the Prophet Mohammad and also for the religious tolerance, historical coexistence and friendship among followers of various religions in the country," the readout said. Also read | Delhi Police book suspended BJP members among others for hate speech The Iranian foreign minister said, "Muslims are satisfied with the stance of Indian officials in dealing with the culprits." Also read | Al-Qaeda threatens terror attacks in Indian states over ‘insult to Prophet' BJP’s national spokesperson Nupur Sharma was suspended while the party's Delhi unit media head Naveen Jindal was expelled over their comments on the Prophet. Several countries, including Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Indonesia, Jordan, Bahrain, Maldives, Malaysia, Oman, Iraq and Libya, slammed the comments with many summoning Indian envoys to express their condemnation. (With inputs from WION's Sidhant Sibal and agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Delhi Police have booked ruling BJP’s suspended member Nupur Sharma and expelled leader Naveen Jindal—whose remarks on Prophet Mohammad triggered an outrage—among several others, for spreading hateful messages.

The FIR was filed under various sections of the Indian Penal Code which include, inciting groups and creating an atmosphere detrimental to the maintenance of public tranquillity.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (IFSO) KPS Malhotra on Wednesday said that the FIR is against several individuals cutting across religions.

The police will probe the roles of various social media entities in promoting false and wrong information with an intention to create unrest in the cyber space and that have ramifications on the physical space thereby compromising the social fabric of the country, Malhotra said.

The police have registered an FIR against multiple individuals cutting across religions and will investigate their roles on various social media entities in promoting false information with an intention to create unrest in cyberspace having ramifications on the physical space, thereby compromising with the social fabric of the country," Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO) official told ANI.

Meanwhile, Delhi Police has tightened security for suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma after an FIR was registered on a complaint that she was getting death threats following her controversial religious remarks.

"Sharma and her family have been provided police security after she alleged that she has been receiving threats and was being harassed over her remarks," an official said on Tuesday.

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday suspended its spokesperson Nupur Sharma from the party's primary membership after her alleged inflammatory remarks against minorities. While suspending Sharma, the BJP said that it "respects all religions" and is "strongly against any ideology which insults or demeans any sect or religion".

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Delhi Police have booked ruling BJP’s suspended member Nupur Sharma and expelled leader Naveen Jindal—whose remarks on Prophet Mohammad triggered an outrage—among several others, for spreading hateful messages.

Delhi Police have booked ruling BJP’s suspended member Nupur Sharma and expelled leader Naveen Jindal—whose remarks on Prophet Mohammad triggered an outrage—among several others, for spreading hateful messages. The FIR was filed under various sections of the Indian Penal Code which include, inciting groups and creating an atmosphere detrimental to the maintenance of public tranquillity. Deputy Commissioner of Police (IFSO) KPS Malhotra on Wednesday said that the FIR is against several individuals cutting across religions. The police will probe the roles of various social media entities in promoting false and wrong information with an intention to create unrest in the cyber space and that have ramifications on the physical space thereby compromising the social fabric of the country, Malhotra said. The police have registered an FIR against multiple individuals cutting across religions and will investigate their roles on various social media entities in promoting false information with an intention to create unrest in cyberspace having ramifications on the physical space, thereby compromising with the social fabric of the country," Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO) official told ANI. Meanwhile, Delhi Police has tightened security for suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma after an FIR was registered on a complaint that she was getting death threats following her controversial religious remarks. "Sharma and her family have been provided police security after she alleged that she has been receiving threats and was being harassed over her remarks," an official said on Tuesday. The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday suspended its spokesperson Nupur Sharma from the party's primary membership after her alleged inflammatory remarks against minorities. While suspending Sharma, the BJP said that it "respects all religions" and is "strongly against any ideology which insults or demeans any sect or religion". (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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India's biggest dairy group&nbsp;Amul&nbsp;has written to the government urging it to delay a planned ban on tiny plastic straws, saying the move will have a "negative impact" on farmers and milk consumption in the world's biggest producer of the commodity.

Amul&nbsp;made its appeal in a letter, dated May 28, that was sent to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's office ahead of a July 1 ban on straws packaged with small packs of juices and dairy products, a market estimated by an industry body to be worth 790 million dollars.&nbsp;Amul&nbsp;sells billions of small dairy cartons with plastic straws attached every year.

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The decision has spooked&nbsp;Amul&nbsp;and global drinks majors including PepsiCo Inc and Coca-Cola, especially after the government declined to change its stance and asked companies to switch to alternative straws.

In its letter, signed by Managing Director R S&nbsp;Sodhi, the 8 billion dollars Amul&nbsp;group said the straws help promote milk consumption, and called for the ban - part of Modi's drive to stamp out polluting, single-use plastic - to be postponed for a year.

A delay would "provide huge relief and benefit" to 100 million dairy farmers who "safeguard our food security in terms of milk and milk products", Sodhi wrote.

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A source familiar with the government's thinking has previously told that the straws were a "low-utility product" which should be replaced with paper straws or packs with re-designed spouts instead.

Sodhi declined to comment on his letter, but said&nbsp;Amul&nbsp;may have to sell packs without straws once the ban kicks in from July 1.

Priced between 5 rupees and 30 rupees (7- 40 US cents), small beverage packs containing juice and milk products are hugely popular in India and part of a much bigger market for such beverages.

Based in Modi's home state of Gujarat in western India,&nbsp;Amul&nbsp;is also popular for its plastic pouches containing milk, its cheese and chocolates.

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Pepsi's Tropicana juice, as well as Coca-Cola's Maaza and Parle Agro's Frooti mango drinks, are also among top-selling beverages. Industry estimates show six&nbsp;billion of such packs are sold each year in India.

Praveen Aggarwal of Action Alliance for Recycling Beverage Cartons, which represents drinks majors, said companies were considering importing paper straws from China, Indonesia and other nations in light of the upcoming ban.

"There will be disruption", he said.

A person with direct knowledge of the matter said Parle has also written a letter to the Indian government, saying there was not enough local production of alternative straws, and imported paper and biodegradable variants were around 250 per cent more expensive.

Parle Agro's Chief Executive Schauna Chauhan said the company had started importing paper straws for now but it was unsustainable. "The economics just does not match up for a 10 rupee product", she said.

Pepsi and Coca-Cola declined to comment.

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India's biggest dairy group Amul has written to the government urging it to delay a planned ban on tiny plastic straws, saying the move will have a "negative impact" on farmers and milk consumption in the world's biggest producer of the commodity.

India's biggest dairy group Amul has written to the government urging it to delay a planned ban on tiny plastic straws, saying the move will have a "negative impact" on farmers and milk consumption in the world's biggest producer of the commodity. Amul made its appeal in a letter, dated May 28, that was sent to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's office ahead of a July 1 ban on straws packaged with small packs of juices and dairy products, a market estimated by an industry body to be worth 790 million dollars. Amul sells billions of small dairy cartons with plastic straws attached every year. Also read | Coca-Cola and PepsiCo ranked as world's leading plastic polluters The decision has spooked Amul and global drinks majors including PepsiCo Inc and Coca-Cola, especially after the government declined to change its stance and asked companies to switch to alternative straws. In its letter, signed by Managing Director R S Sodhi, the 8 billion dollars Amul group said the straws help promote milk consumption, and called for the ban - part of Modi's drive to stamp out polluting, single-use plastic - to be postponed for a year. A delay would "provide huge relief and benefit" to 100 million dairy farmers who "safeguard our food security in terms of milk and milk products", Sodhi wrote. Watch | Gravitas: Top 10 plastic polluters in the world A source familiar with the government's thinking has previously told that the straws were a "low-utility product" which should be replaced with paper straws or packs with re-designed spouts instead. Sodhi declined to comment on his letter, but said Amul may have to sell packs without straws once the ban kicks in from July 1. Priced between 5 rupees and 30 rupees (7- 40 US cents), small beverage packs containing juice and milk products are hugely popular in India and part of a much bigger market for such beverages. Based in Modi's home state of Gujarat in western India, Amul is also popular for its plastic pouches containing milk, its cheese and chocolates. Also read | Single-use plastic bags banned in UAE capital Abu Dhabi from June Pepsi's Tropicana juice, as well as Coca-Cola's Maaza and Parle Agro's Frooti mango drinks, are also among top-selling beverages. Industry estimates show six billion of such packs are sold each year in India. Praveen Aggarwal of Action Alliance for Recycling Beverage Cartons, which represents drinks majors, said companies were considering importing paper straws from China, Indonesia and other nations in light of the upcoming ban. "There will be disruption", he said. A person with direct knowledge of the matter said Parle has also written a letter to the Indian government, saying there was not enough local production of alternative straws, and imported paper and biodegradable variants were around 250 per cent more expensive. Parle Agro's Chief Executive Schauna Chauhan said the company had started importing paper straws for now but it was unsustainable. "The economics just does not match up for a 10 rupee product", she said. Pepsi and Coca-Cola declined to comment. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) outfit has threatened to carry out terror attacks in the Indian states of Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Mumbai and Delhi in the wake of controversial remarks made by members of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

In a threat letter dated June 6, the AQIS said it would launch suicide attacks to “fight for the honour of the Prophet”.

“A few days ago, the propagators and flag bearers of Hindutva – a system and philosophy hostile to the religion and Shariah of Allah – insulted and slandered the purest of beings, the most honourable after God himself, Muhammad al Mustafa, Ahmad al Mujtaba, and his noble and pure wife, the mother of the believers, Sayyidah Ayesha bint Abu Bakr as Siddeeq in the most vile and evil manner on an Indian TV channel. In response to this affront, the hearts of Muslim all over the world are bleeding and are filled with feelings of revenge and retribution,” the letter says.

“We warn every audacious and impudent foul mouth of the world, especially the Hindutva terrorists occupying Indian that we should fight for the dignity of our Prophet, we should urge others to fight and die for the honour of our Prophet, we should kill those who affront our Prophet and we should bind explosives with our bodies and the bodies of our children to blow away the ranks of those who dare to dishonour our Prophet,” it says.

“The saffron terrorists should now await their end in Delhi, Bombay, UP and Gujarat. They should find refuge neither in their homes nor in their fortified army cantonments,” the letter states.

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AQIS is the newest affiliate of al-Qaeda and was reportedly launched in 2014.&nbsp;

The group is believed to have members in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh&nbsp;and Myanmar, and has carried out attacks against atheists and doctors.&nbsp;

India has been facing backlash from West Asian countries, and nations with majority Muslim community over controversial comments made by BJP members Nupur Sharma and media in-charge Naveen Jindal over remarks on Prophet Mohammed.

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While Sharma has been suspended and asked for an explanation, Jindal has been expelled from the party.

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Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) outfit has threatened to carry out terror attacks in the Indian states of Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Mumbai and Delhi in the wake of controversial remarks made by members of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) outfit has threatened to carry out terror attacks in the Indian states of Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Mumbai and Delhi in the wake of controversial remarks made by members of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). In a threat letter dated June 6, the AQIS said it would launch suicide attacks to “fight for the honour of the Prophet”. “A few days ago, the propagators and flag bearers of Hindutva – a system and philosophy hostile to the religion and Shariah of Allah – insulted and slandered the purest of beings, the most honourable after God himself, Muhammad al Mustafa, Ahmad al Mujtaba, and his noble and pure wife, the mother of the believers, Sayyidah Ayesha bint Abu Bakr as Siddeeq in the most vile and evil manner on an Indian TV channel. In response to this affront, the hearts of Muslim all over the world are bleeding and are filled with feelings of revenge and retribution,” the letter says. “We warn every audacious and impudent foul mouth of the world, especially the Hindutva terrorists occupying Indian that we should fight for the dignity of our Prophet, we should urge others to fight and die for the honour of our Prophet, we should kill those who affront our Prophet and we should bind explosives with our bodies and the bodies of our children to blow away the ranks of those who dare to dishonour our Prophet,” it says. “The saffron terrorists should now await their end in Delhi, Bombay, UP and Gujarat. They should find refuge neither in their homes nor in their fortified army cantonments,” the letter states. Also read | India reacts on Prophet Muhammad remarks of ruling party spokesperson AQIS is the newest affiliate of al-Qaeda and was reportedly launched in 2014. The group is believed to have members in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar, and has carried out attacks against atheists and doctors. India has been facing backlash from West Asian countries, and nations with majority Muslim community over controversial comments made by BJP members Nupur Sharma and media in-charge Naveen Jindal over remarks on Prophet Mohammed. Also read | Prophet Muhammad remark results in diplomatic row between India & Gulf states While Sharma has been suspended and asked for an explanation, Jindal has been expelled from the party. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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In India, the number of new Covid-19 infections surpassed 5,000 on Wednesday, with 5,233 new coronavirus infections reported in the previous 24 hours. This is the first time the number of new infections has surpassed 5,000 since early March. On Monday, the country had a total of 4,518 cases reported.

India has reported over 32,000 new cases in the month of June alone. According to health ministry data, the number of active Covid-19 cases increased by 1,881 in the last 24 hours. There are 28,857 active cases, or 0.06 percent of all cases.

Seven deaths have been confirmed in the last 24 hours, bringing the overall number of fatalities to 5,24,715, according to health ministry figures. Over 3,300 people have recovered in the last 24 hours, bringing the recovery rate to 98.72 percent. The country's overall number of recoveries is 4,26,36,710.

Maharashtra's state health department reported 1,881 new infections in the last 24 hours, a significant increase from the 1,036 cases reported the day before. In Mumbai alone, 1,242 new cases were reported, up from 676 the day before.

According to data released by the health department on Tuesday, Delhi had 450 new Covid cases and one death, with the positive rate dropping to 1.92 percent. In the last 24 hours, Tamil Nadu has seen 144 new infections, Bengal has seen 61 new cases, and Gujarat has seen 72 new cases. On Tuesday, Goa recorded 62 new infections, according to data supplied by news agency PTI.

The National Vaccination Drive has distributed 14.9 lakh vaccine doses in the last 24 hours. Over 3.15 lakh of these were booster dosages. In the previous 24 hours, about 4 lakh youngsters aged 12 to 14 received the Covid-19 vaccine, with over 2.85 lakh receiving a second dose. 
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In India, the number of new Covid-19 infections surpassed 5,000 on Wednesday, with 5,233 new coronavirus infections reported in the previous 24 hours. This is the first time the number of new infections has surpassed 5,000 since early March. On Monday, the country had a total of 4,518 cases reported. India has reported over 32,000 new cases in the month of June alone. According to health ministry data, the number of active Covid-19 cases increased by 1,881 in the last 24 hours. There are 28,857 active cases, or 0.06 percent of all cases. Seven deaths have been confirmed in the last 24 hours, bringing the overall number of fatalities to 5,24,715, according to health ministry figures. Over 3,300 people have recovered in the last 24 hours, bringing the recovery rate to 98.72 percent. The country's overall number of recoveries is 4,26,36,710. Maharashtra's state health department reported 1,881 new infections in the last 24 hours, a significant increase from the 1,036 cases reported the day before. In Mumbai alone, 1,242 new cases were reported, up from 676 the day before. According to data released by the health department on Tuesday, Delhi had 450 new Covid cases and one death, with the positive rate dropping to 1.92 percent. In the last 24 hours, Tamil Nadu has seen 144 new infections, Bengal has seen 61 new cases, and Gujarat has seen 72 new cases. On Tuesday, Goa recorded 62 new infections, according to data supplied by news agency PTI. The National Vaccination Drive has distributed 14.9 lakh vaccine doses in the last 24 hours. Over 3.15 lakh of these were booster dosages. In the previous 24 hours, about 4 lakh youngsters aged 12 to 14 received the Covid-19 vaccine, with over 2.85 lakh receiving a second dose. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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With a whopping 86 percent of employees planning to resign in the next six months, the great resignation is set to continue unabated in 2022, according to jobs and recruitment agency Michael Page.&nbsp;

Findings suggest that a significant 61% in India are willing to accept a lower salary or forgo a pay rise and/or promotion for better work-life balance, overall well-being, and happiness.

"According to our data, not only has it already been taking place for the last two years sparked by the global pandemic, 2022 will only see it intensify," Michael Page said in its report.

According to the survey, this trend will continue in 2022 across markets, industries, degrees of seniority, and age groups.&nbsp;

"With the clear majority saying a significant talent migration event is upon us in the next few months, we must be ready for it to increase."&nbsp;

While there is a lot of debate about organisations' work arrangements (hybrid, working from home, etc.) and Covid-related regulations generating employee dissatisfaction, the survey finds that just 11% of those who have resigned or plan to resign cite this as the cause for their departure. Career advancement, a greater pay, a role change, and job happiness are all common reasons for employees to resign.

According to the findings, 61 percent of people are willing to accept a lower wage or forego a pay raise or promotion in exchange for a better work-life balance, overall happiness, and overall well-being. Only 11 percent of those who quit or plan to leave cite Covid-related policies as the cause for their departure.

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With a whopping 86 percent of employees planning to resign in the next six months, the great resignation is set to continue unabated in 2022, according to jobs and recruitment agency Michael Page.

With a whopping 86 percent of employees planning to resign in the next six months, the great resignation is set to continue unabated in 2022, according to jobs and recruitment agency Michael Page. Findings suggest that a significant 61% in India are willing to accept a lower salary or forgo a pay rise and/or promotion for better work-life balance, overall well-being, and happiness. "According to our data, not only has it already been taking place for the last two years sparked by the global pandemic, 2022 will only see it intensify," Michael Page said in its report. According to the survey, this trend will continue in 2022 across markets, industries, degrees of seniority, and age groups. "With the clear majority saying a significant talent migration event is upon us in the next few months, we must be ready for it to increase." While there is a lot of debate about organisations' work arrangements (hybrid, working from home, etc.) and Covid-related regulations generating employee dissatisfaction, the survey finds that just 11% of those who have resigned or plan to resign cite this as the cause for their departure. Career advancement, a greater pay, a role change, and job happiness are all common reasons for employees to resign. According to the findings, 61 percent of people are willing to accept a lower wage or forego a pay raise or promotion in exchange for a better work-life balance, overall happiness, and overall well-being. Only 11 percent of those who quit or plan to leave cite Covid-related policies as the cause for their departure. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Indian para swimmer Mohammed Shams Aalam Shaikh alleged that he had to wait for nearly 90 minutes to get his wheelchair at IGI airport in New Delhi on Monday, after landing post a 12-hour-long journey from Melbourne.

Aalam said he had informed Air India's cabin crew that he wanted his own wheelchair after landing but was provided one that was "uncomfortable" and sized XL. However, an Air India spokesperson said Aalam was provided with an aisle wheelchair "as per procedure from the aircraft as soon as the flight landed".

"His personal wheelchair arrived at the belt in a while after due security clearance. He was escorted by airport handling personnel throughout. The inconvenience caused by the delay, which was beyond our control, in the arrival of his wheelchair is regretted," said the spokesperson.

"The wheelchairs at airports are big. Nobody can drive them on their own, they have to be pushed. How can I ask someone to come to the washroom? If other countries can provide their own wheelchairs, why are we not getting them in India? It's not the first time I have faced this, it has happened in the past on domestic flights," said Aalam, who tweeted about the issue.

"I got my wheelchair after waiting for one-and-a-half hours. Through my tweets, I wanted to raise awareness that if someone is asking to use his or her own wheelchair, please allow them. Everybody can not fit in the same size and they are not comfortable in a wheelchair where they need someone's support to push them from behind" he added.

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Indian para swimmer Mohammed Shams Aalam Shaikh alleged that he had to wait for nearly 90 minutes to get his wheelchair at IGI airport in New Delhi on Monday, after landing post a 12-hour-long journey from Melbourne. Aalam said he had informed Air India's cabin crew that he wanted his own wheelchair after landing but was provided one that was "uncomfortable" and sized XL. However, an Air India spokesperson said Aalam was provided with an aisle wheelchair "as per procedure from the aircraft as soon as the flight landed". "His personal wheelchair arrived at the belt in a while after due security clearance. He was escorted by airport handling personnel throughout. The inconvenience caused by the delay, which was beyond our control, in the arrival of his wheelchair is regretted," said the spokesperson. "The wheelchairs at airports are big. Nobody can drive them on their own, they have to be pushed. How can I ask someone to come to the washroom? If other countries can provide their own wheelchairs, why are we not getting them in India? It's not the first time I have faced this, it has happened in the past on domestic flights," said Aalam, who tweeted about the issue. "I got my wheelchair after waiting for one-and-a-half hours. Through my tweets, I wanted to raise awareness that if someone is asking to use his or her own wheelchair, please allow them. Everybody can not fit in the same size and they are not comfortable in a wheelchair where they need someone's support to push them from behind" he added. [with inputs from agencies] WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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After being ranked at the bottom of the Environment Performance Index (EPI), India has rebutted the findings of the analysis saying its indicators are "extrapolated" and based on "unfounded assumptions".

In a statement issued on Wednesday, India's Environment Ministry said the country does not accept the EPI analysis as "some of these indicators used for assessing performance are extrapolated and based on surmises and unscientific methods."

The EPI is an analysis by researchers of Yale and Columbia University which provides a data-driven summary of the state of sustainability around the world.

India ranked at the bottom with a total score of 18.9, while Denmark was the top scorer as the world’s most sustainable country.

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Rejecting the findings, the environment ministry, said that India has already achieved the target of 40 percent of installed electricity capacity from non- fossil fuel-based sources.

"No indicator talks about the renewable energy, energy efficiency and process optimization. The selection of indicators is biased and incomplete," the ministry said.

Noting that the EPI has a new indicator in the Climate Policy objective which is 'Projected GHG Emissions levels in 2050', the Indian ministry said that "it is computed based on average rate of change in emission of the last 10 years instead of modelling that takes into account a longer time period, extent of renewable energy capacity and use, additional carbon sinks, energy efficiency etc. of respective countries."

It said that both forests and wetlands of the country are crucial carbon sinks which have not been factored in while computing the projected GHG emissions trajectory up to 2050 given by EPI 2022.

"Historical data on the lowest emission trajectory has been ignored in the above computation. The weight of indictors in which the country was performing well has been reduced and reasons for change in assignment of weights has not been explained in the report," India said.

The ministry said that the principle of equity is given very low weightage in the form of the indicators like GHG emission per capita and GHG emission intensity trend.

The CBDR-RC (Common But Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities) principle is also barely reflected in the composition of the index, India said.

"The indicators on water quality, water use efficiency, waste generation per capita which are closely linked to sustainable consumption and production are not included in the Index," the ministry said. 
Pointing out the flaws in the analysis, India said that the Index emphasizes the extent of Protected Areas rather than the quality of protection that they afford.

"Management Effectiveness Evaluation of Protected areas and eco-sensitive regions is not factored into the computation of Biodiversity Indices.

"Again, the index computes extent of ecosystems but not their condition or productivity. Efforts must be made to include metrics that truly capture ecosystem productivity such that regulatory, provisioning as well as cultural services provided by various ecosystems like forests, wetlands, croplands are assessed and reflected in performance," it said.

It also pointed out that indicators like agro-biodiversity, soil health, food loss and waste are not included even though they are important for developing countries with large agrarian populations.

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"India is party to Paris Agreement and has given a goal of NET ZERO by 2070 and hence comparing it to countries with projected 2050 emissions level in 2050 equal to or below zero receiving the maximum score is against the principle of Equity as enshrined in CBDR-RC," the ministry said.

Using 40 performance indicators across 11 issue categories, the EPI ranks 180 countries on climate change performance, environmental health and ecosystem vitality. These indicators provide a gauge at a national scale of how close the countries are to established environmental policy targets.

The United States placed at the 20th spot of the 22 wealthy democracies in the global west and 43rd overall.

The lowest scores went to India (18.9), Myanmar (19.4), Vietnam (20.1), Bangladesh (23.1) and Pakistan (24.6).

Most low-scoring countries are those that have prioritized economic growth over sustainability, or those that are struggling with civil unrest and other crises. India, with increasingly dangerous air quality and rapidly rising greenhouse gas emissions, falls to the bottom of rankings for the first time, the report read. 
China is placed 161st, with an overall EPI score of 28.4.

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After being ranked at the bottom of the Environment Performance Index (EPI), India has rebutted the findings of the analysis saying its indicators are "extrapolated" and based on "unfounded assumptions".

After being ranked at the bottom of the Environment Performance Index (EPI), India has rebutted the findings of the analysis saying its indicators are "extrapolated" and based on "unfounded assumptions". In a statement issued on Wednesday, India's Environment Ministry said the country does not accept the EPI analysis as "some of these indicators used for assessing performance are extrapolated and based on surmises and unscientific methods." The EPI is an analysis by researchers of Yale and Columbia University which provides a data-driven summary of the state of sustainability around the world. India ranked at the bottom with a total score of 18.9, while Denmark was the top scorer as the world’s most sustainable country. Also read | Germany: One dead, eight injured as car drives into a crowd in Berlin Rejecting the findings, the environment ministry, said that India has already achieved the target of 40 percent of installed electricity capacity from non- fossil fuel-based sources. "No indicator talks about the renewable energy, energy efficiency and process optimization. The selection of indicators is biased and incomplete," the ministry said. Noting that the EPI has a new indicator in the Climate Policy objective which is 'Projected GHG Emissions levels in 2050', the Indian ministry said that "it is computed based on average rate of change in emission of the last 10 years instead of modelling that takes into account a longer time period, extent of renewable energy capacity and use, additional carbon sinks, energy efficiency etc. of respective countries." It said that both forests and wetlands of the country are crucial carbon sinks which have not been factored in while computing the projected GHG emissions trajectory up to 2050 given by EPI 2022. "Historical data on the lowest emission trajectory has been ignored in the above computation. The weight of indictors in which the country was performing well has been reduced and reasons for change in assignment of weights has not been explained in the report," India said. The ministry said that the principle of equity is given very low weightage in the form of the indicators like GHG emission per capita and GHG emission intensity trend. The CBDR-RC (Common But Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities) principle is also barely reflected in the composition of the index, India said. "The indicators on water quality, water use efficiency, waste generation per capita which are closely linked to sustainable consumption and production are not included in the Index," the ministry said. Pointing out the flaws in the analysis, India said that the Index emphasizes the extent of Protected Areas rather than the quality of protection that they afford. "Management Effectiveness Evaluation of Protected areas and eco-sensitive regions is not factored into the computation of Biodiversity Indices. "Again, the index computes extent of ecosystems but not their condition or productivity. Efforts must be made to include metrics that truly capture ecosystem productivity such that regulatory, provisioning as well as cultural services provided by various ecosystems like forests, wetlands, croplands are assessed and reflected in performance," it said. It also pointed out that indicators like agro-biodiversity, soil health, food loss and waste are not included even though they are important for developing countries with large agrarian populations. Also read | Pak announces austerity measures as soaring energy cost, inflation bites hard "India is party to Paris Agreement and has given a goal of NET ZERO by 2070 and hence comparing it to countries with projected 2050 emissions level in 2050 equal to or below zero receiving the maximum score is against the principle of Equity as enshrined in CBDR-RC," the ministry said. Using 40 performance indicators across 11 issue categories, the EPI ranks 180 countries on climate change performance, environmental health and ecosystem vitality. These indicators provide a gauge at a national scale of how close the countries are to established environmental policy targets. The United States placed at the 20th spot of the 22 wealthy democracies in the global west and 43rd overall. The lowest scores went to India (18.9), Myanmar (19.4), Vietnam (20.1), Bangladesh (23.1) and Pakistan (24.6). Most low-scoring countries are those that have prioritized economic growth over sustainability, or those that are struggling with civil unrest and other crises. India, with increasingly dangerous air quality and rapidly rising greenhouse gas emissions, falls to the bottom of rankings for the first time, the report read. China is placed 161st, with an overall EPI score of 28.4. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Iran's foreign minister today met his Indian counterpart Dr S Jaishankar, the former is on a three-day visit to India with an aim to further bilateral ties between the two sides. The ministry of external affairs tweeted a warm welcome and said that the visit will boost deep historical ties and partnership.

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The Indian defense ministry today issued new guidelines broadening the scope of eligible officers for the post of the chief of defense staff of the Indian Armed Forces. The notification aims to amend the regulation of three defense forces that is army air force and navy related to the appointment of the next CDS.

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In a unsettling incident, a teenager allegedly shot dead his mother and kept the body hidden for two days in Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, the police said on Wednesday. The 16-year-old boy, who was addicted to the online game PUBG, seems to have killed the victim on getting stopped from playing it, media reports said citing police officials. The partially decomposed body of the woman was recovered on Tuesday night and sent for post-mortem, the cops said. The boy was also arrested.&nbsp;On Saturday, the minor fatally shot his mother and locked the body inside a room in the house for two days. He also allegedly threatened his nine-year-old sister, who was also at home at the time of the incident, to not reveal anything to anyone. &nbsp;&nbsp;

To hide the smell of the decomposed body, boy used a room freshener. When the smell got uncontrollable, he informed his father, who is an Army personnel, about the incident, the police said. &nbsp;&nbsp;

"The incident took place in Yamunapuram Colony under PGI police station area. The deceased used to live with her two children at the house. Her husband, who is a JCO (Junior Commissioned Officer), is currently posted in West Bengal," Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police Qasim Abidi said. &nbsp;

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"The 16-year-old boy was addicted to online game, PUBG. He told us that his mother used to stop him from playing the game, this is why he killed her. The minor used the registered firearm of his father to kill the mother," Abidi added. &nbsp;

The police recovered the murder weapon. "On Tuesday evening, when the smell of the decomposed body became severe, he informed his father about the incident. The father called the neighbours and they informed the police. The boy initially tried to weave a false story around the incident but finally revealed the truth," Abidi further added. &nbsp;

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In a unsettling incident, a teenager allegedly shot dead his mother and kept the body hidden for two days in Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, the police said on Wednesday.

In a unsettling incident, a teenager allegedly shot dead his mother and kept the body hidden for two days in Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, the police said on Wednesday. The 16-year-old boy, who was addicted to the online game PUBG, seems to have killed the victim on getting stopped from playing it, media reports said citing police officials. The partially decomposed body of the woman was recovered on Tuesday night and sent for post-mortem, the cops said. The boy was also arrested. On Saturday, the minor fatally shot his mother and locked the body inside a room in the house for two days. He also allegedly threatened his nine-year-old sister, who was also at home at the time of the incident, to not reveal anything to anyone. To hide the smell of the decomposed body, boy used a room freshener. When the smell got uncontrollable, he informed his father, who is an Army personnel, about the incident, the police said. "The incident took place in Yamunapuram Colony under PGI police station area. The deceased used to live with her two children at the house. Her husband, who is a JCO (Junior Commissioned Officer), is currently posted in West Bengal," Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police Qasim Abidi said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE "The 16-year-old boy was addicted to online game, PUBG. He told us that his mother used to stop him from playing the game, this is why he killed her. The minor used the registered firearm of his father to kill the mother," Abidi added. The police recovered the murder weapon. "On Tuesday evening, when the smell of the decomposed body became severe, he informed his father about the incident. The father called the neighbours and they informed the police. The boy initially tried to weave a false story around the incident but finally revealed the truth," Abidi further added. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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On June 8, India's Union Minister Nitin Gadkari revealed that the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) had set a new Guinness World Record by building 75 kilometres of bituminous concrete in a single lane on NH53 in 105 hours and 33 minutes.

In a video message uploaded on Twitter, Gadkari said, "Commemorating 75 years of India’s independence and under the aegis of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, NHAI has created a world record that was certified by Guinness World Records."

Gadkari commended NHAI and Raj Path Infracon Pvt Ltd engineers, contractors, consultants, and workers for the project's efficient execution, which contributed to the world record's successful completion.

He claimed that constructing 75 kilometres of bituminous concrete in a single lane on NH 53 between Amrawati and Akola Districts in 105 hours and 33 minutes set a new record.

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The 75 km of single-lane continuous bituminous concrete road is comparable to 37.5 km of two-lane paved shoulder road, and the work began at 7:27 a.m. on June 3, 2022, and ended at 5 p.m. on June 7, 2022, he said.

According to the ministry, a bituminous mix of 36,634 MT was used, with 2,070 MT of bitumen.

He said that 720 people worked on the project, including a team of independent consultants who worked around the clock to complete it.

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Gadkari said before this, the Guinness World Record for the longest continuously laid bituminous was for building 25.275 km, which was achieved in Doha, Qatar in February 2019. The task took 10 days to complete.

As part of NH 53, he extended the Amrawati to the Akola segment, which is a significant east-west corridor connecting major towns such as Kolkata, Raipur, Nagpur, and Surat. This length, he said, will play a vital role in alleviating traffic and freight movement on this route once completed.

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On June 8, India's Union Minister Nitin Gadkari revealed that the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) had set a new Guinness World Record by building 75 kilometres of bituminous concrete in a single lane on NH53 in 105 hours and 33 minutes. In a video message uploaded on Twitter, Gadkari said, "Commemorating 75 years of India’s independence and under the aegis of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, NHAI has created a world record that was certified by Guinness World Records." Gadkari commended NHAI and Raj Path Infracon Pvt Ltd engineers, contractors, consultants, and workers for the project's efficient execution, which contributed to the world record's successful completion. He claimed that constructing 75 kilometres of bituminous concrete in a single lane on NH 53 between Amrawati and Akola Districts in 105 hours and 33 minutes set a new record. Union Minister @nitin_gadkari announces new #GuinnessWorldRecord created by @NHAI_Official in laying 75 km of bituminous concrete in a single lane on NH53 in 105 hours and 33 minutespic.twitter.com/eF1YLzVmN2https://t.co/93kHv1q0OW — PIB India (@PIB_India) June 8, 2022 × The 75 km of single-lane continuous bituminous concrete road is comparable to 37.5 km of two-lane paved shoulder road, and the work began at 7:27 a.m. on June 3, 2022, and ended at 5 p.m. on June 7, 2022, he said. According to the ministry, a bituminous mix of 36,634 MT was used, with 2,070 MT of bitumen. He said that 720 people worked on the project, including a team of independent consultants who worked around the clock to complete it. A proud moment as India commemorates Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. NHAI achieves a Guinness World Record by constructing 75 km of continuous bituminous concrete in a single lane on NH 53 between Amrawati and Akola.#ConnectingIndia#NHAI#BuildingANation#ArteriesofNewIndia pic.twitter.com/Ho1BI7IsmF — NHAI (@NHAI_Official) June 8, 2022 × Gadkari said before this, the Guinness World Record for the longest continuously laid bituminous was for building 25.275 km, which was achieved in Doha, Qatar in February 2019. The task took 10 days to complete. As part of NH 53, he extended the Amrawati to the Akola segment, which is a significant east-west corridor connecting major towns such as Kolkata, Raipur, Nagpur, and Surat. This length, he said, will play a vital role in alleviating traffic and freight movement on this route once completed. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The rules for appointment to the post of Chief of Defence Staff, which has been vacant since General Bipin Rawat's death, have been changed to make army officers of the rank of Lt. General and above, as well as their equivalents in the Navy and Air Force, serving or retired, eligible for the position, as long as they have not reached a certain age limit.

The Central government, in exercise of powers conferred by the appropriate sections of the Army Act, 1950, the Navy Act, 1957, and the Air Force Act, 1950, makes the following rules further to amend the existing rules of the three services, according to a government notification issued by the Defence Ministry. The rules will come into force on the date of their publication in the official gazette. 
 
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According to the Army Rules, "an officer serving as Lieutenant General or General or an officer who has retired in the rank of Lieutenant General or General but has not attained the age of sixty-two years on the date of his appointment" may be appointed as the CDS if the "Central Government may, if considered necessary, in the public interest, so to do."

It also says that "provided that the Central Government may, if considered necessary, in the public interest, so to do, extend the service of the Chief of Defence Staff for such period as it may deem necessary, subject to a maximum age of sixty-five years".&nbsp;

Similarly, "an officer serving as Vice Admiral or Admiral, or an officer who has retired in the rank of Vice Admiral or Admiral but has not attained the age of sixty-two years on the date of his appointment" in the Navy and "an officer serving as Air Marshal or Air Chief Marshal, or an officer who has retired in the rank of Air Marshal or Air Chief Marshal but has not attained the age of sixty-two years on the date of his appointment" in the Air Force may be considered.

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The rules for appointment to the post of Chief of Defence Staff, which has been vacant since General Bipin Rawat's death, have been changed to make army officers of the rank of Lt.

The rules for appointment to the post of Chief of Defence Staff, which has been vacant since General Bipin Rawat's death, have been changed to make army officers of the rank of Lt. General and above, as well as their equivalents in the Navy and Air Force, serving or retired, eligible for the position, as long as they have not reached a certain age limit. The Central government, in exercise of powers conferred by the appropriate sections of the Army Act, 1950, the Navy Act, 1957, and the Air Force Act, 1950, makes the following rules further to amend the existing rules of the three services, according to a government notification issued by the Defence Ministry. The rules will come into force on the date of their publication in the official gazette. Pictures — General Bipin Rawat, India's first Chief of Defence Staff: A life in pictures According to the Army Rules, "an officer serving as Lieutenant General or General or an officer who has retired in the rank of Lieutenant General or General but has not attained the age of sixty-two years on the date of his appointment" may be appointed as the CDS if the "Central Government may, if considered necessary, in the public interest, so to do." It also says that "provided that the Central Government may, if considered necessary, in the public interest, so to do, extend the service of the Chief of Defence Staff for such period as it may deem necessary, subject to a maximum age of sixty-five years". Similarly, "an officer serving as Vice Admiral or Admiral, or an officer who has retired in the rank of Vice Admiral or Admiral but has not attained the age of sixty-two years on the date of his appointment" in the Navy and "an officer serving as Air Marshal or Air Chief Marshal, or an officer who has retired in the rank of Air Marshal or Air Chief Marshal but has not attained the age of sixty-two years on the date of his appointment" in the Air Force may be considered. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Security has been on high alert today in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir where four different incidents have threatened regions' security and stability. Two terrorists were killed in the border district of North Kashmir's Kupwara area, one of the terrorists was from Pakistan and the other was a local.

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The India Meteorological Department has issued an ‘orange alert’ in Delhi and other neighbouring locations for severe heatwave conditions with temperatures ranging from 44 to 47 degrees Celsius, reported by ANI.

The national capital has been experiencing severe heatwaves in recent days. On Saturday (June 4), Delhi saw searing summer heat, with the temperatures exceeding 47 degrees Celsius. Mungeshpur saw a temperature reaching 47.1 degrees Celsius, while Pitampura recorded 46.5 degrees Celsius.&nbsp;

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RK Jenamani, a senior scientist at IMD said, “Orange alert in Delhi. Severe heatwave from June 4 in Haryana, Punjab, Delhi, UP and parts of MP, Rajasthan. Temp varying b/w 44°-47°. Shall continue for four more days. We advise people to venture out carefully as heat spells are very severe.”

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The hottest temperature recorded in Ganganagar, Rajasthan and Hisar, Haryana recorded 47.5 and 46.8 degrees Celsius respectively.

The senior scientist further added that heavy rainfall is expected in east India and warnings for the same has been issued for Meghalaya, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. However, the monsoon has nowhere started in the North.&nbsp;

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The weather agency tweeted expecting no substantial changes in maximum temperatures in most regions of Northwest India for the next few days but it's hopeful for a drop in the temperature in Central India after two days.&nbsp;

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The India Meteorological Department has issued an ‘orange alert’ in Delhi and other neighbouring locations for severe heatwave conditions with temperatures ranging from 44 to 47 degrees Celsius, reported by ANI. The national capital has been experiencing severe heatwaves in recent days. On Saturday (June 4), Delhi saw searing summer heat, with the temperatures exceeding 47 degrees Celsius. Mungeshpur saw a temperature reaching 47.1 degrees Celsius, while Pitampura recorded 46.5 degrees Celsius. Also read | Yellow alert issued as Northern India continues to blaze under heatwave, rising temperature RK Jenamani, a senior scientist at IMD said, “Orange alert in Delhi. Severe heatwave from June 4 in Haryana, Punjab, Delhi, UP and parts of MP, Rajasthan. Temp varying b/w 44°-47°. Shall continue for four more days. We advise people to venture out carefully as heat spells are very severe.” Watch | Alarming report on South Asia Heatwave: 'Extreme weather due to climate change' The hottest temperature recorded in Ganganagar, Rajasthan and Hisar, Haryana recorded 47.5 and 46.8 degrees Celsius respectively. The senior scientist further added that heavy rainfall is expected in east India and warnings for the same has been issued for Meghalaya, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. However, the monsoon has nowhere started in the North. Also read | India is fourth worst-hit when it comes to climate change-induced migration: Report The weather agency tweeted expecting no substantial changes in maximum temperatures in most regions of Northwest India for the next few days but it's hopeful for a drop in the temperature in Central India after two days. No significant change in maximum temperatures very likely over most parts of Northwest India during next 4-5 days. No significant change in maximum temperatures very likely over most parts of Central India during next 2 days and fall by 2-3°C thereafter. — India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) June 5, 2022 × (with inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Marking a significant boost to the country’s military capabilities, India has successfully carried out a “training launch” of the Agni-IV intermediate-range ballistic missile from the APJ Abdul Kalam Island in Odisha.

The missile, which is capable of striking a target that is 4,000 km away, is primarily meant for deterrence against China.

The Defence Ministry said in a statement, ''The launch validated all operational parameters as also the reliability of the system.''

''The successful test was part of routine user training launches carried out under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command.''

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''The successful test reaffirms India's policy of having a 'Credible Minimum Deterrence' Capability,'' it added.

Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation, which is also working towards ''manoeuvering warheads or intelligent re-entry vehicles,'' Agni-IV is the fourth in the Agni series of missiles which was earlier known as Agni II prime.

India, which is in the process of further strengthening its strategic missiles arsenal by adopting newer technologies and capabilities, has three more solitary nuclear ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs) under development, with INS Arighat now slated for commissioning this year after some delay. 
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Marking a significant boost to the country’s military capabilities, India has successfully carried out a “training launch” of the Agni-IV intermediate-range ballistic missile from the APJ Abdul Kalam Island in Odisha.

Marking a significant boost to the country’s military capabilities, India has successfully carried out a “training launch” of the Agni-IV intermediate-range ballistic missile from the APJ Abdul Kalam Island in Odisha. The missile, which is capable of striking a target that is 4,000 km away, is primarily meant for deterrence against China. The Defence Ministry said in a statement, ''The launch validated all operational parameters as also the reliability of the system.'' ''The successful test was part of routine user training launches carried out under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command.'' Also see | Agni-5 vs China's DF-17 missile: India's nuclear-capable missile is a gamechanger ''The successful test reaffirms India's policy of having a 'Credible Minimum Deterrence' Capability,'' it added. Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation, which is also working towards ''manoeuvering warheads or intelligent re-entry vehicles,'' Agni-IV is the fourth in the Agni series of missiles which was earlier known as Agni II prime. India, which is in the process of further strengthening its strategic missiles arsenal by adopting newer technologies and capabilities, has three more solitary nuclear ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs) under development, with INS Arighat now slated for commissioning this year after some delay. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION's live TV here:

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India's non-alcoholic beverages market is expected to grow to Rs 1.47 trillion by 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7 per cent, from around Rs 671 billion in 2019, the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (Icrier) said in a detailed analysis.

More than 60% of the global market was made up of carbonated soft drinks (CSDs), ready-to-drink teas (RTDs), energy drinks, and sports drinks. The most popular beverages among Indians are carbonated beverages, bottled water, and fruit beverages and juices.

According to the report, the government should focus on increasing farmers' revenue through the use of fruit pulp/puree/juices, as well as look into taxation on fruit-based beverages and juices. To encourage the expansion of the Indian juice/beverage business and farmers, the paper proposes lowering the tax on fruit pulp/puree-based commodities from 12 percent to 5%.

"While India is the world's greatest producer of numerous raw materials required in the production of non-alcoholic beverages, roughly 25-30 percent of the fruits and vegetables grown in the country are still lost in the supply chain," according to Deepak Mishra, director and chief executive of Icrier. 
 
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“We are far behind other developing countries in exports of beverages. For example, in 2020, we were the 59th global exporter of fruit and vegetable juices, while Brazil ranked first. With the PLI scheme and other incentives, there is scope to enhance the domestic manufacturing capacity and exports.”

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Furthermore, the paper suggests that taxes in the Union Budget for 2023-24 be set in such a way that they encourage people to consume healthily. Nutritional taxes should be implemented.

Carbonated sugar-based drinks, for example, may be subject to the highest GST rate of 28%, but carbonated fruit juices with no added sugar or mineral water should be taxed at the lowest rate.

The FSSAI product regulations must be aligned with the product definitions in the GST tax slabs, as moderate taxation can lead to increased revenue collection, increased investment in R&amp;D and product innovation, reduced supply chain wastages, increased farmer income, and India becoming one of the leading global beverage hubs. 
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India's non-alcoholic beverages market is expected to grow to Rs 1.47 trillion by 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7 per cent, from around Rs 671 billion in 2019, the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (Icrier) said in a detailed analysis.

India's non-alcoholic beverages market is expected to grow to Rs 1.47 trillion by 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7 per cent, from around Rs 671 billion in 2019, the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (Icrier) said in a detailed analysis. More than 60% of the global market was made up of carbonated soft drinks (CSDs), ready-to-drink teas (RTDs), energy drinks, and sports drinks. The most popular beverages among Indians are carbonated beverages, bottled water, and fruit beverages and juices. According to the report, the government should focus on increasing farmers' revenue through the use of fruit pulp/puree/juices, as well as look into taxation on fruit-based beverages and juices. To encourage the expansion of the Indian juice/beverage business and farmers, the paper proposes lowering the tax on fruit pulp/puree-based commodities from 12 percent to 5%. "While India is the world's greatest producer of numerous raw materials required in the production of non-alcoholic beverages, roughly 25-30 percent of the fruits and vegetables grown in the country are still lost in the supply chain," according to Deepak Mishra, director and chief executive of Icrier. Watch | Gravitas: Is there less Coca-Cola in your can? “We are far behind other developing countries in exports of beverages. For example, in 2020, we were the 59th global exporter of fruit and vegetable juices, while Brazil ranked first. With the PLI scheme and other incentives, there is scope to enhance the domestic manufacturing capacity and exports.” Nutrition-based taxes Furthermore, the paper suggests that taxes in the Union Budget for 2023-24 be set in such a way that they encourage people to consume healthily. Nutritional taxes should be implemented. Carbonated sugar-based drinks, for example, may be subject to the highest GST rate of 28%, but carbonated fruit juices with no added sugar or mineral water should be taxed at the lowest rate. The FSSAI product regulations must be aligned with the product definitions in the GST tax slabs, as moderate taxation can lead to increased revenue collection, increased investment in R&D and product innovation, reduced supply chain wastages, increased farmer income, and India becoming one of the leading global beverage hubs. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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India's palm oil exports in May were its highest in seven months and up 15 per cent&nbsp;on April as the country overcame curbs&nbsp;on Indonesian exports by sourcing more of the commodity from Malaysia, Thailand and Papua New Guinea, five industry officials said. 
 
Higher purchases by India, the world's biggest importer of vegetable oil, could support Malaysian palm oil prices, which are trading near a record high.

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India imported 660,000 tonnes of palm oil in May, up from 572,508 tonnes in April, according to the average estimate from five dealers. 
 
Indian imports from Indonesia fell in May, but refiners managed to buy more from Malaysia, Thailand and Papua New Guinea, said Sandeep Bajoria, chief executive of Sunvin Group, a vegetable oil brokerage and consultancy.

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Indonesia, the world's biggest producer and exporter of palm oil, on April 28 halted exports of the product to control soaring prices at home. Jakarta allowed exports to resume from May 23 but put in place policies to safeguard domestic supplies. 
 
The Solvent Extractors' Association of India, a trade body based in Mumbai, is likely to publish May's import figure in mid-June. 
 
India's soyoil imports in May rose to 352,614 tonnes from 315,853 tonnes in April, said a senior government official, who declined to be named.

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The country's soyoil imports could rise sharply in coming months, because New Delhi has allowed duty free imports of 2 million tonnes of the commodity, said a Mumbai-based dealer with a global trading firm. 
 
Sunflower oil imports jumped to 123,970 tonnes in May from 67,788 tonnes a month earlier, the government official said. 
 
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India's palm oil exports in May were its highest in seven months and up 15 per cent on April as the country overcame curbs on Indonesian exports by sourcing more of the commodity from Malaysia, Thailand and Papua New Guinea, five industry officials said.

India's palm oil exports in May were its highest in seven months and up 15 per cent on April as the country overcame curbs on Indonesian exports by sourcing more of the commodity from Malaysia, Thailand and Papua New Guinea, five industry officials said. Higher purchases by India, the world's biggest importer of vegetable oil, could support Malaysian palm oil prices, which are trading near a record high. Also read | Edible oil prices may rise further in India due to Indonesia's palm oil export ban India imported 660,000 tonnes of palm oil in May, up from 572,508 tonnes in April, according to the average estimate from five dealers. Indian imports from Indonesia fell in May, but refiners managed to buy more from Malaysia, Thailand and Papua New Guinea, said Sandeep Bajoria, chief executive of Sunvin Group, a vegetable oil brokerage and consultancy. Watch | Economic fall out of Russia-Ukraine war: Indonesia bans palm oil exports Indonesia, the world's biggest producer and exporter of palm oil, on April 28 halted exports of the product to control soaring prices at home. Jakarta allowed exports to resume from May 23 but put in place policies to safeguard domestic supplies. The Solvent Extractors' Association of India, a trade body based in Mumbai, is likely to publish May's import figure in mid-June. India's soyoil imports in May rose to 352,614 tonnes from 315,853 tonnes in April, said a senior government official, who declined to be named. Also Read | As 290,000-tonne shipments get trapped, Indonesian palm oil export ban to hit India badly The country's soyoil imports could rise sharply in coming months, because New Delhi has allowed duty free imports of 2 million tonnes of the commodity, said a Mumbai-based dealer with a global trading firm. Sunflower oil imports jumped to 123,970 tonnes in May from 67,788 tonnes a month earlier, the government official said. India buys soyoil mainly from Argentina and Brazil and sunflower oil from Ukraine and Russia. "As sunoil shipments from Ukraine have stopped, India is trying to import more from Russia," the dealer said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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A comment on Prophet Muhammad by a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson on live television has resulted in a diplomatic row between India and Gulf nations. The Gulf nations accused Nupur Sharma of making derogatory comments about prophet Muhammad during a television debate. Sharma was suspended by the BJP following the uproar and Delhi media head for the BJP – Naveen Kumar Jindal – was also expelled by the party for his comments on social media. The comments were criticised by the governments of Qatar, Kuwait, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Afghanistan and Pakistan as they called the comments ‘insulting’ and asked for an explanation from India.

Pakistan prime minister Shehbaz Sharif took to Twitter to express his views and said that comments like these shows how “India under Modi is trampling religious freedoms and persecuting Muslims”.

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Kuwait’s foreign ministry has called the Indian ambassador, Sibi George, to ask for an explanation and they also expressed “categorical rejection and condemnation of the insulting statements”, according to a report on The Guardian.

A similar tone was taken by Qatar as they said that the Indian government is creating “a cycle of violence and hate” and asked for an apology for the comments made by Nupur Sharma. Lolwah al-Khater, Qatar’s assistant foreign minister also said that islamophobia is rising in India, AFP reported.

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Oman’s grand mufti, Ahmad bin Hamad al-Khalili, also condemned the comments and said criticised “the insolent and obscene rudeness of the official spokesman for the ruling extremist party in India against the messenger of Islam”. The Indian ambassador will be meeting with him very soon, The Guardian further reported.

The BJP was quick to distance themselves from the controversy and said that the comments about Prophet Mohammad “do not, in any manner, reflect the views of the government of India”.

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A comment on Prophet Muhammad by a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson on live television has resulted in a diplomatic row between India and Gulf nations. The Gulf nations accused Nupur Sharma of making derogatory comments about prophet Muhammad during a television debate.

A comment on Prophet Muhammad by a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson on live television has resulted in a diplomatic row between India and Gulf nations. The Gulf nations accused Nupur Sharma of making derogatory comments about prophet Muhammad during a television debate. Sharma was suspended by the BJP following the uproar and Delhi media head for the BJP – Naveen Kumar Jindal – was also expelled by the party for his comments on social media. The comments were criticised by the governments of Qatar, Kuwait, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Afghanistan and Pakistan as they called the comments ‘insulting’ and asked for an explanation from India. Pakistan prime minister Shehbaz Sharif took to Twitter to express his views and said that comments like these shows how “India under Modi is trampling religious freedoms and persecuting Muslims”. Also read | Elon Musk threatens to withdraw Twitter takeover bid Kuwait’s foreign ministry has called the Indian ambassador, Sibi George, to ask for an explanation and they also expressed “categorical rejection and condemnation of the insulting statements”, according to a report on The Guardian. A similar tone was taken by Qatar as they said that the Indian government is creating “a cycle of violence and hate” and asked for an apology for the comments made by Nupur Sharma. Lolwah al-Khater, Qatar’s assistant foreign minister also said that islamophobia is rising in India, AFP reported. Also read | After US, now Britain to send multiple-launch rocket systems to Ukraine Oman’s grand mufti, Ahmad bin Hamad al-Khalili, also condemned the comments and said criticised “the insolent and obscene rudeness of the official spokesman for the ruling extremist party in India against the messenger of Islam”. The Indian ambassador will be meeting with him very soon, The Guardian further reported. The BJP was quick to distance themselves from the controversy and said that the comments about Prophet Mohammad “do not, in any manner, reflect the views of the government of India”. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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With Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) issuing statements in response to remarks made by now expelled BJP leaders Nupur Sharma and Naveen Kumar Jindal, India rejected the OIC's comments as "unwarranted and narrow-minded," and said Pakistan's criticism was ironic, given its own record with minorities.

Pakistan, along with three other Muslim countries, summoned India's envoy to express their displeasure. Bahrain, like the rest of the world, has reacted to the incident, but has praised the BJP's actions against its two leaders.

MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi strongly objected to the OIC's critical remarks, saying India has "highest respect" for all religions and that the grouping's statement was "motivated, false, and mischievous," exposing its "divisive goal" pursued at the behest of "vested interests."

"The Government of India categorically rejects OIC Secretariat's unwarranted and narrow-minded comments. The Government of India accords the highest respect to all religions," Bagchi said. 
 
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"The offensive tweets and comments denigrating a religious personality were made by certain individuals. They do not, in any manner, reflect the views of the Government of India," he said.

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Referring to Sharif's condemnation of the remarks by Sharma and Jindal, and the Pakistan Foreign Ministry's criticism, Bagchi said the "absurdity of a serial violator of minority rights commenting on the treatment of minorities in another nation is not lost on anyone."

Bagchi said the government "accords the highest respect to all religions. This is quite unlike Pakistan where fanatics are eulogized and monuments built in their honour".

In its statement, Bahrain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the decision of the BJP to suspend the party's spokeswoman and stressed the need to "denounce any reprehensible insults against the Prophet Muhammad, PBUH, as a provocation to Muslims' feelings and incitement to religious hatred." 
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With Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) issuing statements in response to remarks made by now expelled BJP leaders Nupur Sharma and Naveen Kumar Jindal, India rejected the OIC's comments as "unwarranted and narrow-minded," and said Pakistan's criticism was ironic, given its own record with minorities.

With Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) issuing statements in response to remarks made by now expelled BJP leaders Nupur Sharma and Naveen Kumar Jindal, India rejected the OIC's comments as "unwarranted and narrow-minded," and said Pakistan's criticism was ironic, given its own record with minorities. Pakistan, along with three other Muslim countries, summoned India's envoy to express their displeasure. Bahrain, like the rest of the world, has reacted to the incident, but has praised the BJP's actions against its two leaders. MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi strongly objected to the OIC's critical remarks, saying India has "highest respect" for all religions and that the grouping's statement was "motivated, false, and mischievous," exposing its "divisive goal" pursued at the behest of "vested interests." "The Government of India categorically rejects OIC Secretariat's unwarranted and narrow-minded comments. The Government of India accords the highest respect to all religions," Bagchi said. Watch | Gravitas: Gulf states slam India for ‘insulting the Prophet' "The offensive tweets and comments denigrating a religious personality were made by certain individuals. They do not, in any manner, reflect the views of the Government of India," he said. Our response to media queries regarding recent statement by General Secretariat of the OIC:https://t.co/961dqr76qf pic.twitter.com/qrbKgtoWnC — Arindam Bagchi (@MEAIndia) June 6, 2022 × Referring to Sharif's condemnation of the remarks by Sharma and Jindal, and the Pakistan Foreign Ministry's criticism, Bagchi said the "absurdity of a serial violator of minority rights commenting on the treatment of minorities in another nation is not lost on anyone." Bagchi said the government "accords the highest respect to all religions. This is quite unlike Pakistan where fanatics are eulogized and monuments built in their honour". In its statement, Bahrain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the decision of the BJP to suspend the party's spokeswoman and stressed the need to "denounce any reprehensible insults against the Prophet Muhammad, PBUH, as a provocation to Muslims' feelings and incitement to religious hatred." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The government of India is facing a barrage of diplomatic outrage from Gulf countries over comments made by spokespersons of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party. The BJP was quick to crack down on the offenders, suspending national spokesperson Nupur Sharma and expelling its Delhi media head Naveen Kumar Jindal of a derogatory comments on Prophet Muhammad and Islam.

Prophet Muhammad remark row: 'Unwarranted,' India on Islamic body OIC

Norovirus has been detected in India’s state of Kerala. The virus has been found in two lower primary school students in the city of Thiruvananthapuram, media reports said. More samples have been collected and sent for examination, the health department officials said.&nbsp;The students seem to have got the virus from contaminated food from the mid-day meals, which was distributed at the schools as per prima facie. A meeting of officials has been convened by Education Minister V Sivankutty to discuss the steps that should be taken to make the mid-day meals safe. &nbsp;&nbsp;

What is norovirus? &nbsp;

Norovirus is a virus, which is similar to the diarrhoea-inducing rotavirus. It infects people across different age groups. The outbreaks of this disease generally occur on cruise ships, dormitories, nursing homes and other closed spaces.&nbsp;

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Norovirus is resistant to several disinfectants. It can also survive hand sanitisers. Not just this, norovirus can also survive in temperature up to 60°C. So, only steaming food or chlorinating the water will not kill the virus. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Diagnosis of this disease is generally done by real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction. &nbsp;&nbsp;

What are the symptoms? &nbsp;

The symptoms of norovirus are vomiting, diarrhoea and fever. The symptoms usually show up one or two days after exposure to this virus. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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This virus makes the patients feel nauseous and suffer from fever, abdominal pain, headaches and body aches. In extreme cases, dehydration could happen due to loss of fluids. &nbsp;

The disease caused by the norovirus is self-limiting and lasts only two or three days normally. &nbsp;

Is it contagious? &nbsp;&nbsp;

Yes, it is highly contagious. Norovirus can be transmitted through contaminated water, food and surfaces. The primary route of infection is oral-faecal. As the virus has several strains, a person can get infected multiple times. &nbsp;&nbsp;

How can we fight norovirus? &nbsp;

After using the lavatory, wash hands with soap repeatedly. During outbreaks, disinfect the surfaces with a solution of hypochlorite at 5,000 parts per million. In extreme cases, patients should be administered rehydration fluids regularly. &nbsp;

Are any vaccines available? &nbsp;

No, there are no vaccines available for this disease. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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Norovirus has been detected in India’s state of Kerala. The virus has been found in two lower primary school students in the city of Thiruvananthapuram, media reports said.

Norovirus has been detected in India’s state of Kerala. The virus has been found in two lower primary school students in the city of Thiruvananthapuram, media reports said. More samples have been collected and sent for examination, the health department officials said. The students seem to have got the virus from contaminated food from the mid-day meals, which was distributed at the schools as per prima facie. A meeting of officials has been convened by Education Minister V Sivankutty to discuss the steps that should be taken to make the mid-day meals safe. What is norovirus? Norovirus is a virus, which is similar to the diarrhoea-inducing rotavirus. It infects people across different age groups. The outbreaks of this disease generally occur on cruise ships, dormitories, nursing homes and other closed spaces. Also Read: COVID-19: India reports 4,270 new cases, daily positivity rate more than 1% after a month Norovirus is resistant to several disinfectants. It can also survive hand sanitisers. Not just this, norovirus can also survive in temperature up to 60°C. So, only steaming food or chlorinating the water will not kill the virus. Diagnosis of this disease is generally done by real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction. What are the symptoms? The symptoms of norovirus are vomiting, diarrhoea and fever. The symptoms usually show up one or two days after exposure to this virus. Watch WION's live TV here: This virus makes the patients feel nauseous and suffer from fever, abdominal pain, headaches and body aches. In extreme cases, dehydration could happen due to loss of fluids. The disease caused by the norovirus is self-limiting and lasts only two or three days normally. Is it contagious? Yes, it is highly contagious. Norovirus can be transmitted through contaminated water, food and surfaces. The primary route of infection is oral-faecal. As the virus has several strains, a person can get infected multiple times. How can we fight norovirus? After using the lavatory, wash hands with soap repeatedly. During outbreaks, disinfect the surfaces with a solution of hypochlorite at 5,000 parts per million. In extreme cases, patients should be administered rehydration fluids regularly. Are any vaccines available? No, there are no vaccines available for this disease. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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India is witnessing a surge in COVID-19 cases. 4,518 new cases were recorded in the last 24 hours. 9 COVID-related fatalities were also reported in a day.

India witnesses rise in COVID-19 cases: 4,518 new cases recorded in last 24 hours

After spokeswoman Nupur Sharma's inflammatory comments against Prophet Mohammed in a television debate on the Gyanvapi Mosque issue, India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) suspended her with immediate effect.

The 37-year-old's comments were called Islamophobic and condemned by Gulf countries including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Kuwait.

Calling for "respect for beliefs and religions", Riyadh described the spokesperson's comments as "insulting".

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Distancing itself from Sharma's controversial comments, BJP said "The BJP strongly denounces insult of any religious personalities of any religion."

Justifying her comments, Sharma said that it was never an intention to hurt anyone's religious feelings and withdrew her statement.

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Other than Sharma, BJP also expelled spokesman Naveen Jindal over comments he made about Islam on social media.

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A similar clarification came from Jindal, who said "I only questioned them but that does not mean I am against any religion."

Calling Sharma's remarks highly derogatory, Pakistan said it condemns them in the "strongest possible terms."

While the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar and the State of Kuwait summoned the Indian ambassador to there respective countries, Qatar said it welcomed the (BJP) party's decision to suspend the official but it is expecting an apology.

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After spokeswoman Nupur Sharma's inflammatory comments against Prophet Mohammed in a television debate on the Gyanvapi Mosque issue, India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) suspended her with immediate effect. The 37-year-old's comments were called Islamophobic and condemned by Gulf countries including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Kuwait. Calling for "respect for beliefs and religions", Riyadh described the spokesperson's comments as "insulting". Distancing itself from Sharma's controversial comments, BJP said "The BJP strongly denounces insult of any religious personalities of any religion." Justifying her comments, Sharma said that it was never an intention to hurt anyone's religious feelings and withdrew her statement. pic.twitter.com/Cl0aAqkwgN — Nupur Sharma (@NupurSharmaBJP) June 5, 2022 × Other than Sharma, BJP also expelled spokesman Naveen Jindal over comments he made about Islam on social media. Also read | Gyanvapi Masjid survey over: What we know so far A similar clarification came from Jindal, who said "I only questioned them but that does not mean I am against any religion." Calling Sharma's remarks highly derogatory, Pakistan said it condemns them in the "strongest possible terms." While the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar and the State of Kuwait summoned the Indian ambassador to there respective countries, Qatar said it welcomed the (BJP) party's decision to suspend the official but it is expecting an apology. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION's live TV here: ×

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Heatwave conditions are expected to prevail in northern India, especially in states like New Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and isolated areas of Himachal Pradesh.&nbsp;A yellow alert has been issued for the national capital, as parts of Delhi, are expected to reach minimum temperature settling at 26.3 degrees Celsius, a little lower than the season’s average.&nbsp;A heat wave is declared when the highest temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius and it’s at least 4.5 degrees above the average temperature.&nbsp;If the temperature exceeds 47 degrees Celsius, a severe heatwave is declared.&nbsp;

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The maximum temperature is expected to reach 44 degrees Celsius, and the humidity was recorded at 25 per cent at 8:30 am. The heatwave is gripped sections of Delhi with temperatures reaching 45 degrees.&nbsp;

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The maximum temperature in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan was recorded&nbsp;at 46.8 degrees Celsius and 46.7 degrees Celsius respectively.&nbsp;

On Sunday (June 5), hot weather was recorded in Haryana and Punjab with maximum temperatures hanging above the normal in most of the areas.&nbsp;

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As per the weather department, Chandigarh, the shared capital of both states reached a high temperature of 44.5 degrees Celsius.&nbsp;

Over the next coming four-five days,&nbsp;as per the weather department, the maximum temperatures in most parts of northwest India will not fluctuate significantly. It claimed that over the next two days, there will be no substantial changes in temperatures over central India and that the mercury is expected to drop probably by two to three degrees.&nbsp;

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Heatwave conditions are expected to prevail in northern India, especially in states like New Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and isolated areas of Himachal Pradesh. A yellow alert has been issued for the national capital, as parts of Delhi, are expected to reach minimum temperature settling at 26.3 degrees Celsius, a little lower than the season’s average. A heat wave is declared when the highest temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius and it’s at least 4.5 degrees above the average temperature. If the temperature exceeds 47 degrees Celsius, a severe heatwave is declared. Also read | Global warming made killer heatwaves in India, Pakistan 30 times more likely: Report The maximum temperature is expected to reach 44 degrees Celsius, and the humidity was recorded at 25 per cent at 8:30 am. The heatwave is gripped sections of Delhi with temperatures reaching 45 degrees. Watch | Alarming report on South Asia Heatwave: 'Extreme weather due to climate change' The maximum temperature in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan was recorded at 46.8 degrees Celsius and 46.7 degrees Celsius respectively. On Sunday (June 5), hot weather was recorded in Haryana and Punjab with maximum temperatures hanging above the normal in most of the areas. Also read | Heatwave reduced India's wheat crop yield by 10 to 30% this year: Report As per the weather department, Chandigarh, the shared capital of both states reached a high temperature of 44.5 degrees Celsius. Over the next coming four-five days, as per the weather department, the maximum temperatures in most parts of northwest India will not fluctuate significantly. It claimed that over the next two days, there will be no substantial changes in temperatures over central India and that the mercury is expected to drop probably by two to three degrees. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Nose-bleed fever, also known as Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever virus (CCHFV), has caused panic after the recent detection of cases. In a report by AFP last week, the World Health Organization said that this year Iraq has recorded 19 deaths among 111 CCHF cases in humans.

Nose-bleed fever, also known as Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever virus (CCHFV), has caused panic after the recent detection of cases. In a report by AFP last week, the World Health Organization said that this year Iraq has recorded 19 deaths among 111 CCHF cases in humans. Recently, media reports mentioned that India has recorded two cases of nose-bleed fever, including the death of a 55-year-old woman. Cases rising in Iraq Haidar Hantouche, a health official in Dhi Qar province, said, "The number of cases recorded is unprecedented." The surge of cases in Iraq this year has shocked the officials since numbers far exceed recorded cases in the 43 years since the virus was first documented in the country in 1979. Only 16 cases resulting in seven deaths had been recorded in 2021 in his province, Hantouche said. But this year Dhi Qar has recorded 43 cases, including eight deaths. How does it spread? The Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever spreads, jumping from animals to humans. According to the World Health Organization, "Animals become infected by the bite of infected ticks." "The CCHF virus is transmitted to people either by tick bites or through contact with infected animal blood or tissues during and immediately after slaughter," the global health body added. What are the symptoms? WHO has listed some of the common symptoms of the rare nose-bleed fever infection, which are: Fever, chills, shudders, myalgia, headaches, nausea and vomits, abdominal pain and arthralgia. Is it fatal? A report by AFP noted that the virus has no vaccine. According to medics, the start can be swift, causing severe bleeding both internally and externally and especially from the nose. It causes death in as many as two-fifths of cases. The WHO said that it is endemic in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and the Balkans, CCHF's fatality rate is between 10 and 40 per cent. 'Mortality seems to be declining' Ahmed Zouiten, who is the WHO's representative in Iraq said there were several "hypotheses" for the country's outbreak. They included the spread of ticks in the absence of livestock spraying campaigns during Covid in 2020 and 2021. As quoted by the news agency AFP, he said that "very cautiously, we attribute part of this outbreak to global warming, which has lengthened the period of multiplication of ticks." He further added that the "mortality seems to be declining" as the country had mounted a spraying campaign while new hospital treatments had shown "good results". Cases in India India has recorded two cases of nose-bleed fever, including the death of a woman. As quoted by an India-based media outlet The New Indian Express in a report on June 4, top scientists of the Indian Council of Medical Research-National Institute of Virology (ICMR-NIV) stated that the country is fully equipped to handle the virus that can lead to an epidemic. In India, both cases were reported in the Western state of Gujarat. Both the cases were reported from Bhavnagar in Gujarat in March and April respectively. Dr Pragya Yadav, who is the scientist and group leader of Maximum Containment Laboratory at NIV, Pune, told the paper. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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