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The Amarnath Shrine Board has made Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags, which help locate a person, compulsory&nbsp;for all the devotees taking the Amarnath pilgrimage this year.

The RFID tags would help the authorities to track a pilgrim and know about his whereabouts&nbsp;in case&nbsp;they get lost during the journey.

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the shrine board, Nitishwar Kumar, asserted that the security of pilgrims is their top priority.

“The RFID tags would help in tracking a pilgrim and to let know where the person is. RFID has lots of benefits and among them, the most important one is that it would find out if there are any unauthorised persons,” said Kumar.&nbsp;

The authorities also said that pilgrims can get RFID from airport and railway station. Even the local vendors would be provided with these RFID tags. &nbsp;

The authorities also appealed to all those taking the yatra this year to comply with the new rule of securing RFID tags. The authorities say it's for the security of the pilgrims.&nbsp;

The Amarnath yatra will be starting on June 30 and will go on till August 11. The government expects at least 600,000 pilgrims to take part in this year’s pilgrimage.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the Jammu and Kashmir Police chief, Dilbag Singh, reviewed the security arrangements for the Amarnath pilgrimage on Friday and asked different agencies to maintain close coordination within their ranks and among themselves for conducting the pilgrimage peacefully.

The director-general of police held a high-level meeting of officers from the police, army and central armed paramilitary forces (CAPF) at the police headquarters.

Every year, hundreds and thousands of devotees undertake this pilgrimage to offer their prayers at the Amarnath cave shrine in Jammu and Kashmir.

The shrine is considered to be one of the holiest temples in India. The main cave is situated at a height of 12,756 ft from sea level and remains covered with snow most of the year except for a short period of time in summer.&nbsp;

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The Amarnath Shrine Board has made Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags, which help locate a person, compulsory for all the devotees taking the Amarnath pilgrimage this year. The RFID tags would help the authorities to track a pilgrim and know about his whereabouts in case they get lost during the journey. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the shrine board, Nitishwar Kumar, asserted that the security of pilgrims is their top priority. “The RFID tags would help in tracking a pilgrim and to let know where the person is. RFID has lots of benefits and among them, the most important one is that it would find out if there are any unauthorised persons,” said Kumar. The authorities also said that pilgrims can get RFID from airport and railway station. Even the local vendors would be provided with these RFID tags. The authorities also appealed to all those taking the yatra this year to comply with the new rule of securing RFID tags. The authorities say it's for the security of the pilgrims. The Amarnath yatra will be starting on June 30 and will go on till August 11. The government expects at least 600,000 pilgrims to take part in this year’s pilgrimage. Meanwhile, the Jammu and Kashmir Police chief, Dilbag Singh, reviewed the security arrangements for the Amarnath pilgrimage on Friday and asked different agencies to maintain close coordination within their ranks and among themselves for conducting the pilgrimage peacefully. The director-general of police held a high-level meeting of officers from the police, army and central armed paramilitary forces (CAPF) at the police headquarters. Every year, hundreds and thousands of devotees undertake this pilgrimage to offer their prayers at the Amarnath cave shrine in Jammu and Kashmir. The shrine is considered to be one of the holiest temples in India. The main cave is situated at a height of 12,756 ft from sea level and remains covered with snow most of the year except for a short period of time in summer. 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 has called for the status quo to be maintained in West Bank's Masafer Yatta. The area, in the southern West Bank, has a collection of Palestinian villages. In a recent ruling, an Israeli court ruled in favour of the state repurposing the region for Israeli military use. This impacts over 1000 Bedouin Palestinians in the area, who are now being evicted by Israelis. speaking at the security council on Thursday, Indian Diplomat, A Amarnath, said, "We are following the developments in Masafer Yatta with concern. Tensions have risen over the potential legal eviction of Palestinian families in the area, which includes children. We appeal for the status-quo to be maintained in Masafer Yatta in the interest of peace and stability."

Masafer Yatta comes under area C, which means it is under full Israeli military and civilian control. Under the Oslo pact, the West Bank is defined into areas A, B and C. Area A comes under full Palestinian control, Area B under joint Israeli and Palestinian control and Area C under full Israeli control.

Pointing to the clashes At Jerusalem's Al Aqsa Mosque during Ramazan, an Indian Diplomat said it "illustrated the potential volatility surrounding the holy sites in Jerusalem" and "provocative actions or rhetoric must be avoided and the historic and legal status quo in the holy sites of Jerusalem must be respected and fully preserved." A large number of Indians visit Jerusalem, which among several holy sites also houses the Al Zawiyya Al Hindiyya — the Indian Hospice. The historic place is associated with the Indian Sufi saint Baba Farid and is located inside the Old City of Jerusalem.

Earlier this month, Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was killed in Jenin Refugee Camp on West Bank. Both Israeli and Palestinian sides have blamed the other side for her death. New reports suggest she might have been killed during the Israeli firing. Her death caused a massive global outcry, UN security council calling for a fair and impartial investigation into her killing,

During the statement, Amarnath condemned the "violent attacks and the killing of civilians have continued in Palestine and Israel" which have "resulted in an increasingly high number of casualties, including women and children" calling for "immediate steps must be taken to ensure the complete cessation of violence." He also listed India's contribution to UNRWA or United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East. It is a UN agency that supports the relief and human development of Palestinian refugees. India has contributed $2 million over 4 years to the body, and in addition, pledged $5 million for UNRWA's program budget for this year.

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India has called for the status quo to be maintained in West Bank's Masafer Yatta. The area, in the southern West Bank, has a collection of Palestinian villages.

India has called for the status quo to be maintained in West Bank's Masafer Yatta. The area, in the southern West Bank, has a collection of Palestinian villages. In a recent ruling, an Israeli court ruled in favour of the state repurposing the region for Israeli military use. This impacts over 1000 Bedouin Palestinians in the area, who are now being evicted by Israelis. speaking at the security council on Thursday, Indian Diplomat, A Amarnath, said, "We are following the developments in Masafer Yatta with concern. Tensions have risen over the potential legal eviction of Palestinian families in the area, which includes children. We appeal for the status-quo to be maintained in Masafer Yatta in the interest of peace and stability." Masafer Yatta comes under area C, which means it is under full Israeli military and civilian control. Under the Oslo pact, the West Bank is defined into areas A, B and C. Area A comes under full Palestinian control, Area B under joint Israeli and Palestinian control and Area C under full Israeli control. Pointing to the clashes At Jerusalem's Al Aqsa Mosque during Ramazan, an Indian Diplomat said it "illustrated the potential volatility surrounding the holy sites in Jerusalem" and "provocative actions or rhetoric must be avoided and the historic and legal status quo in the holy sites of Jerusalem must be respected and fully preserved." A large number of Indians visit Jerusalem, which among several holy sites also houses the Al Zawiyya Al Hindiyya — the Indian Hospice. The historic place is associated with the Indian Sufi saint Baba Farid and is located inside the Old City of Jerusalem. Earlier this month, Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was killed in Jenin Refugee Camp on West Bank. Both Israeli and Palestinian sides have blamed the other side for her death. New reports suggest she might have been killed during the Israeli firing. Her death caused a massive global outcry, UN security council calling for a fair and impartial investigation into her killing, During the statement, Amarnath condemned the "violent attacks and the killing of civilians have continued in Palestine and Israel" which have "resulted in an increasingly high number of casualties, including women and children" calling for "immediate steps must be taken to ensure the complete cessation of violence." He also listed India's contribution to UNRWA or United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East. It is a UN agency that supports the relief and human development of Palestinian refugees. India has contributed $2 million over 4 years to the body, and in addition, pledged $5 million for UNRWA's program budget for this year. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that in his eight years in the prime ministerial office, he has done nothing that would make Indians hang their heads in shame. He was speaking in his home state Gujarat's Rajkot district.

"I have spared no effort in my service to the nation in the last eight years. I have neither allowed, nor personally done any such work that will make you or even a single person of India hang head in shame," he said.

"In the last eight years, we have made honest attempts to build the kind of India that Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Patel dreamt about," he added.

During this period, the government has worked for the uplift of the poor, the prime minister said.

"We served the country's poor through various pro-poor schemes and tried to make their lives better," he said, adding that during the COVID-19 pandemic, the government opened the food grain stocks for the poor and also vaccinated each and every citizen.

Assembly elections are due in Gujarat this year. In his speech, PM Modi said that Gujarat had not seen development and growth before 2001. PM Modi said his government abides by Mahatma Gandhi's ideology of Swadeshi and was implementing policies accordingly.

The Prime Minister inaugurated the 200-bed K.D. Parvadia hospital at Atkot in Rajkot district of Saurashtra region. The superspeciality hospital is developed with an investment of Rs 40 crore. The facility was established by the Leuva Patidar leader, BJP`s Bharat Boghra and his family. Boghra is vice president of BJP`s Gujarat unit.

Without naming the Congress rule, he criticised that in past, industrial development was limited between Vapi and Vadodara and pharma sector remained in just one or two districts. He added that the previous governments never focused on expanding trade, businesses and industries, which his government did.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that in his eight years in the prime ministerial office, he has done nothing that would make Indians hang their heads in shame. He was speaking in his home state Gujarat's Rajkot district. "I have spared no effort in my service to the nation in the last eight years. I have neither allowed, nor personally done any such work that will make you or even a single person of India hang head in shame," he said. "In the last eight years, we have made honest attempts to build the kind of India that Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Patel dreamt about," he added. During this period, the government has worked for the uplift of the poor, the prime minister said. "We served the country's poor through various pro-poor schemes and tried to make their lives better," he said, adding that during the COVID-19 pandemic, the government opened the food grain stocks for the poor and also vaccinated each and every citizen. Assembly elections are due in Gujarat this year. In his speech, PM Modi said that Gujarat had not seen development and growth before 2001. PM Modi said his government abides by Mahatma Gandhi's ideology of Swadeshi and was implementing policies accordingly. The Prime Minister inaugurated the 200-bed K.D. Parvadia hospital at Atkot in Rajkot district of Saurashtra region. The superspeciality hospital is developed with an investment of Rs 40 crore. The facility was established by the Leuva Patidar leader, BJP`s Bharat Boghra and his family. Boghra is vice president of BJP`s Gujarat unit. Without naming the Congress rule, he criticised that in past, industrial development was limited between Vapi and Vadodara and pharma sector remained in just one or two districts. He added that the previous governments never focused on expanding trade, businesses and industries, which his government did. (With agency inputs) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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For the first time in history, a book in any Indian language has won International Booker Prize. The award has been bagged by Hindi novel 'Tomb of Sand', which has been penned by author Geetanjali Shree, media reports said. The author was 'completely overwhelmed' with the 'bolt from the blue' win. She accepted the prize worth GBP 50,000. She will share it with Daisy Rockwell, who had translated the book in English. &nbsp;

'Tomb of Sand', which is originally named 'Ret Samadhi', talks about an 80-year-old woman in northern India. The tale described by the New Delhi-based author in the book was dubbed a 'joyous cacophony' by the Booker judges. They also called it an "irresistible novel". &nbsp;&nbsp;

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In an acceptance speech at a ceremony in London on Thursday, the 64-year-old author said, "I never dreamt of the Booker, I never thought I could. What a huge recognition, I'm amazed, delighted, honoured and humbled." &nbsp;

"There is a melancholy satisfaction in the award going to it. ‘Ret Samadhi/Tomb of Sand' is an elegy for the world we inhabit, a lasting energy that retains hope in the face of impending doom. The Booker will surely take it to many more people than it would have reached otherwise, that should do the book no harm," the author said. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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For the first time in history, a book in any Indian language has won International Booker Prize. The award has been bagged by Hindi novel 'Tomb of Sand', which has been penned by author Geetanjali Shree, media reports said.

For the first time in history, a book in any Indian language has won International Booker Prize. The award has been bagged by Hindi novel 'Tomb of Sand', which has been penned by author Geetanjali Shree, media reports said. The author was 'completely overwhelmed' with the 'bolt from the blue' win. She accepted the prize worth GBP 50,000. She will share it with Daisy Rockwell, who had translated the book in English. 'Tomb of Sand', which is originally named 'Ret Samadhi', talks about an 80-year-old woman in northern India. The tale described by the New Delhi-based author in the book was dubbed a 'joyous cacophony' by the Booker judges. They also called it an "irresistible novel". WATCH WION LIVE HERE In an acceptance speech at a ceremony in London on Thursday, the 64-year-old author said, "I never dreamt of the Booker, I never thought I could. What a huge recognition, I'm amazed, delighted, honoured and humbled." "There is a melancholy satisfaction in the award going to it. ‘Ret Samadhi/Tomb of Sand' is an elegy for the world we inhabit, a lasting energy that retains hope in the face of impending doom. The Booker will surely take it to many more people than it would have reached otherwise, that should do the book no harm," the author said. (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. ×

Geetanjali Shree’s Hindi novel 'Tomb of Sand' becomes first book in any Indian language to win Booker Prize

Abuse of power is not uncommon among bureaucrats around the world and the&nbsp;authorities in Delhi, India had to&nbsp;step in after media reports of one such case came into light. According to a&nbsp;media outlet, an official used to shut down a stadium early every day so that he can walk his dog. The Indian Express reported that the Thyagraj Stadium, which was built during the 2010 Commonwealth Games, used to be closed by 7pm so that the official could walk his dog. In light of the report, the state government, led by chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, instructed all sports facilities around the state to stay open till 10 pm.

The decision was taken after the chief secretary submitted a report regarding the entire incident to the chief minister, according to the report.

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"It has come to my notice that sportspersons are facing problems because of the heat and the stadiums get closed by 6 or 7 pm. We are issuing instructions that all sports facilities should remain open till 10 pm so that sportspersons can use them," Kejriwal said.

The Indian Express report&nbsp;featured quotes from a number of athletes who faced issues due to the occurrence.

"We used to train till 8-8.30 pm under lights earlier," the newspaper quoted one unnamed coach as saying, along with a picture of official Sanjeev Khirwar, a woman and a dog on the running track.

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"But now we are asked to leave the ground by 7:00 pm so that the officer can walk his dog on the ground. Our training and practice routine has been disrupted. “

The central government decided to transfer Sanjay Khirwar, a 1994-batch IAS officer, to Ladakh and his wife - Rinku Dugga, who is also an IAS officer, to Arunachal Pradesh following the accusations.

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Abuse of power is not uncommon among bureaucrats around the world and the authorities in Delhi, India had to step in after media reports of one such case came into light.

Abuse of power is not uncommon among bureaucrats around the world and the authorities in Delhi, India had to step in after media reports of one such case came into light. According to a media outlet, an official used to shut down a stadium early every day so that he can walk his dog. The Indian Express reported that the Thyagraj Stadium, which was built during the 2010 Commonwealth Games, used to be closed by 7pm so that the official could walk his dog. In light of the report, the state government, led by chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, instructed all sports facilities around the state to stay open till 10 pm. The decision was taken after the chief secretary submitted a report regarding the entire incident to the chief minister, according to the report. Also read | UK Finance Minister Rishi Sunak unveils $18 billion cost-of-living bailout "It has come to my notice that sportspersons are facing problems because of the heat and the stadiums get closed by 6 or 7 pm. We are issuing instructions that all sports facilities should remain open till 10 pm so that sportspersons can use them," Kejriwal said. The Indian Express report featured quotes from a number of athletes who faced issues due to the occurrence. "We used to train till 8-8.30 pm under lights earlier," the newspaper quoted one unnamed coach as saying, along with a picture of official Sanjeev Khirwar, a woman and a dog on the running track. Also read | Sales of bulletproof backpacks increase in aftermath of Texas school shooting "But now we are asked to leave the ground by 7:00 pm so that the officer can walk his dog on the ground. Our training and practice routine has been disrupted. “ The central government decided to transfer Sanjay Khirwar, a 1994-batch IAS officer, to Ladakh and his wife - Rinku Dugga, who is also an IAS officer, to Arunachal Pradesh following the accusations. WATCH WION LIVE HERE -

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At the Dushanbe security dialogue on Afghanistan, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval has called for the formation of an inclusive government in Kabul and highlighted New Delhi's continuous support to the people of the country. The dialogue saw the participation of National Security Advisors of Russia, China, Iran, and all the central Asian countries including Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, and Kazakhstan with Tajikistan being the host.

NSA pointed the need for "representation of all sections of Afghan society including women and minorities" when it comes to the dispensation Kabul so that the " collective energies of the largest possible proportion of the Afghan population feel motivated to contribute to nation-building". Since the Taliban takeover of the country in August last year, the regime in Kabul has been dominated by members of a grouping with no women representative.

NSA explained that the "foremost priority should be right to life and a dignified living, as well as protection of human rights of all" and "women and youth, are critical for the future of any society. Provision of education to girls and employment to women and youth will ensure productivity and spur growth." Taliban has come out with new rules for women. The Taliban's ministry of vice and virtue in new rules asked female anchors to wear mask on TV. It has also been ordered that women should cover up fully, when in public.

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New Delhi continues its support to the people of Afghanistan, despite the regime change. The current Taliban regime is not recognized by New Delhi. &nbsp;NSA Highlighted that India has " focused on infrastructure, connectivity, and humanitarian assistance over the decades" and has "always stood by the people of Afghanistan" which will "continue to guide India’s approach."

Since August last year, India has provided 17000 MT of Wheat out of its total commitment of 50000 MT, 500000 doses of COVID vaccine Covaxin, 13 tons of essential lifesaving medicines, and winter clothing as well as 60 million doses of polio vaccine. NSA said, "India was and is an important stakeholder in Afghanistan. Special relationship with people of Afghanistan over centuries will guide India’s approach. Nothing can change this."

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Counter-terror was another key focus area during his speech earlier today. He said, "there is a need for all present at the Dialogue to enhance capability of Afghanistan to counter-terrorism and terrorist groups which pose a threat regional peace and security". Fear remains over Afghanistan again becoming a hub for international terror groups.

The last such dialogue took in Delhi last year hosted by National Security Council. That meeting saw no participation of Pakistan and China. The first 2 editions of the meeting happened in Tehran. On the sidelines of the meeting, NSA held bilateral talks with his counterparts from Russia, Iran, and Tajikistan, among others. The talk with the Russian NSA is the first such in-person talks between the 2 sides since the Russian invasion of Ukraine that started in February. 
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At the Dushanbe security dialogue on Afghanistan, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval has called for the formation of an inclusive government in Kabul and highlighted New Delhi's continuous support to the people of the country.

At the Dushanbe security dialogue on Afghanistan, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval has called for the formation of an inclusive government in Kabul and highlighted New Delhi's continuous support to the people of the country. The dialogue saw the participation of National Security Advisors of Russia, China, Iran, and all the central Asian countries including Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, and Kazakhstan with Tajikistan being the host. NSA pointed the need for "representation of all sections of Afghan society including women and minorities" when it comes to the dispensation Kabul so that the " collective energies of the largest possible proportion of the Afghan population feel motivated to contribute to nation-building". Since the Taliban takeover of the country in August last year, the regime in Kabul has been dominated by members of a grouping with no women representative. NSA explained that the "foremost priority should be right to life and a dignified living, as well as protection of human rights of all" and "women and youth, are critical for the future of any society. Provision of education to girls and employment to women and youth will ensure productivity and spur growth." Taliban has come out with new rules for women. The Taliban's ministry of vice and virtue in new rules asked female anchors to wear mask on TV. It has also been ordered that women should cover up fully, when in public. New Delhi continues its support to the people of Afghanistan, despite the regime change. The current Taliban regime is not recognized by New Delhi. NSA Highlighted that India has " focused on infrastructure, connectivity, and humanitarian assistance over the decades" and has "always stood by the people of Afghanistan" which will "continue to guide India’s approach." Since August last year, India has provided 17000 MT of Wheat out of its total commitment of 50000 MT, 500000 doses of COVID vaccine Covaxin, 13 tons of essential lifesaving medicines, and winter clothing as well as 60 million doses of polio vaccine. NSA said, "India was and is an important stakeholder in Afghanistan. Special relationship with people of Afghanistan over centuries will guide India’s approach. Nothing can change this." Also read | #FreeHerFace: Afghan male journalists show solidarity with female colleagues Counter-terror was another key focus area during his speech earlier today. He said, "there is a need for all present at the Dialogue to enhance capability of Afghanistan to counter-terrorism and terrorist groups which pose a threat regional peace and security". Fear remains over Afghanistan again becoming a hub for international terror groups. The last such dialogue took in Delhi last year hosted by National Security Council. That meeting saw no participation of Pakistan and China. The first 2 editions of the meeting happened in Tehran. On the sidelines of the meeting, NSA held bilateral talks with his counterparts from Russia, Iran, and Tajikistan, among others. The talk with the Russian NSA is the first such in-person talks between the 2 sides since the Russian invasion of Ukraine that started in February. Watch WION's live TV here:

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In India, the political parties in the Kashmir Valley have blamed the central government for the current security situation in the Valley. Two former Chief Ministers of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, today visited the family of Kashmir actress Ambreen Bhat, who was killed by terrorists outside her house.&nbsp;

The political party leaders have said that the claim of normalcy in Kashmir Valley is far from reality. "Those who claim that the situation in the valley is normal need to be questioned. We have been saying for a long time that this situation is not normal. And those areas which were cleared of Militancy during our time, the militancy has propped up again. Areas around Srinagar as well as the whole of Srinagar had hardly any militant attacks," said Omar Abdullah.&nbsp;

Omar also said that the cycle of target killings is not stopping, and something needs to be done by the government to stop this.&nbsp;

PDP President Mehbooba Mufti also visited Ambreen's house and met with the family members. Mehbooba also blamed the central government for its "muscular policy" on Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;

"The central government is not taking note of the situation and its muscular policy is worsening the situation on the ground. The central government is claiming that everything is alright in Jammu and Kashmir, which is far from the truth. Innocent People are being killed on a daily basis here. Unfortunately, central government and BJP are seeing J&amp;K through the prism of security and Muslim majority state," said Mehbooba Mufti.&nbsp;

Jammu and Kashmir police earlier said that they killed both the terrorists involved in the killing of actress Ambreen Bhat.&nbsp;

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In India, the political parties in the Kashmir Valley have blamed the central government for the current security situation in the Valley. Two former Chief Ministers of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, today visited the family of Kashmir actress Ambreen Bhat, who was killed by terrorists outside her house. The political party leaders have said that the claim of normalcy in Kashmir Valley is far from reality. "Those who claim that the situation in the valley is normal need to be questioned. We have been saying for a long time that this situation is not normal. And those areas which were cleared of Militancy during our time, the militancy has propped up again. Areas around Srinagar as well as the whole of Srinagar had hardly any militant attacks," said Omar Abdullah. Omar also said that the cycle of target killings is not stopping, and something needs to be done by the government to stop this. PDP President Mehbooba Mufti also visited Ambreen's house and met with the family members. Mehbooba also blamed the central government for its "muscular policy" on Jammu and Kashmir. "The central government is not taking note of the situation and its muscular policy is worsening the situation on the ground. The central government is claiming that everything is alright in Jammu and Kashmir, which is far from the truth. Innocent People are being killed on a daily basis here. Unfortunately, central government and BJP are seeing J&K through the prism of security and Muslim majority state," said Mehbooba Mufti. Jammu and Kashmir police earlier said that they killed both the terrorists involved in the killing of actress Ambreen Bhat. 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 administrative service (IAS) officer Keerthi Jalli has become a sensation on the social media after pictures showed her visiting people in Assam’s Cachar district which has been affected by floods recently. &nbsp;In the number of videos and pictures shared on social media, Jalli can be seen walking barefoot through the muddled waters in the area and interacting with the local people who have been devastated by the natural calamity. The initial photo was shared by Awanish Sharan, a 2009-batch IAS officer, who applauded Jalli with a folded hands emoji along with the picture.

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Cachar has been at the receiving end of extreme floods recently and that has resulted in thousands of people losing their houses and property. Temporary relief camps have been set up for the people in the area and Jalli was there to inspect the situation and the relief activities in the affected areas.

Jalli was the first female Deputy Commissioner of southern Assam’s Hailakandi district since it was formed in 1989 and prior to this, she was also heavily involved in a number of campaigns in the area such as raising awareness for menstrual hygiene. Jalli has also received a lor of awards for her work.

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According to the locals, this was the first time that a deputy commissioner visited the area and they were able to inform Jalli about all of their problems. “Locals said that they are facing the same issues for the last 50 years and we thought we need to go there and see what are the actual issues. And for that the best time is during the flood,” Jalli said according to a report on Hindustan Times.

Indian administrative service (IAS) officer Keerthi Jalli has become a sensation on the social media after pictures showed her visiting people in Assam’s Cachar district which has been affected by floods recently.

Indian administrative service (IAS) officer Keerthi Jalli has become a sensation on the social media after pictures showed her visiting people in Assam’s Cachar district which has been affected by floods recently. In the number of videos and pictures shared on social media, Jalli can be seen walking barefoot through the muddled waters in the area and interacting with the local people who have been devastated by the natural calamity. The initial photo was shared by Awanish Sharan, a 2009-batch IAS officer, who applauded Jalli with a folded hands emoji along with the picture. Also read | America's love for military style weapons and AR-15, the assault rifle used in Texas school shooting Cachar has been at the receiving end of extreme floods recently and that has resulted in thousands of people losing their houses and property. Temporary relief camps have been set up for the people in the area and Jalli was there to inspect the situation and the relief activities in the affected areas. Jalli was the first female Deputy Commissioner of southern Assam’s Hailakandi district since it was formed in 1989 and prior to this, she was also heavily involved in a number of campaigns in the area such as raising awareness for menstrual hygiene. Jalli has also received a lor of awards for her work. Keerthi Jalli IAS, Deputy Commissioner Cachar.🙏 pic.twitter.com/n5CsOoAFMu — Awanish Sharan (@AwanishSharan) May 26, 2022 × According to the locals, this was the first time that a deputy commissioner visited the area and they were able to inform Jalli about all of their problems. “Locals said that they are facing the same issues for the last 50 years and we thought we need to go there and see what are the actual issues. And for that the best time is during the flood,” Jalli said according to a report on Hindustan Times.

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In India, health authorities are alarmed as monkeypox cases are being identified across the world. But concerns have been raised globally over multiple outbreaks and the recent increase in monkeypox cases in different parts of the world which is alarming as it is a viral infection that is more common in West and Central Africa.

In India, health authorities are alarmed as monkeypox cases are being identified across the world. But concerns have been raised globally over multiple outbreaks and the recent increase in monkeypox cases in different parts of the world which is alarming as it is a viral infection that is more common in West and Central Africa. The recent cases were confirmed (or suspected) in Europe and some other countries. However, a World Health Organization (WHO) senior official said on Friday (May 27) that the priority needs to be containing monkeypox in non-endemic countries, saying that this can be achieved through quick action. The WHO informed on May 27 that some 200 monkeypox cases were found in recent weeks outside of countries where the virus usually circulates. In India, no monkeypox case has been identified yet. However, the health authorities in the country are keeping a close watch over the spread of the virus. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) official on May 27 said that India is prepared given increasing infections in the non-endemic countries. ALSO READ | No evidence found over mutation in monkeypox virus, says WHO's senior official While speaking to India-based news agency ANI, Dr Aparna Mukherjee, Scientist C, ICMR said, "India is prepared for the infections as it is rapidly spreading in non-endemic countries like Europe, USA and others. However, no cases have been reported in India so far." Experts have noted that monkeypox transmission usually happens due to close contact with infected animals such as rodents and monkeys and is limited between people. "We should observe the unusual symptoms like high fever, a lot of lymphadenopathies, large lymph nodes, body ache, rashes, etc, especially those who have travel history from infected countries," Dr Mukherjee said. "People who witness the symptoms can get tested, either from the fluid that comes out of those lesions or the respiratory samples and like National Institute of virology has the setting for testing these viruses," she added. WATCH | Monkeypox: Over 200 cases detected worldwide, WHO asks countries to increase surveillance × IN PICS | Monkeypox outbreaks: A list of countries that recorded cases recently. Will it be like COVID-19 pandemic? 'Kids are more susceptible' As far as the treatment is concerned, it doesn't exist, but the symptoms usually clear up after two to four weeks. The disease is considered endemic in 11 African nations. Mukherjee said that people should not get panic and avoid close contact who test positive for monkeypox. She further added, "Kids are more susceptible to the infection. The elderly people would be vaccinated with the smallpox vaccine." "After the 1980s, people who did not get the smallpox vaccine that gives cross-immunity to fight against the infection, so the younger people will be more susceptible. The treatment is the same for both children and adults," she mentioned. WHO officials said that there was no need for mass vaccination at present, but targeted vaccination. "Contact tracing, investigation and isolation remain the primary modes of control for the time being," said Rosamund Lewis, WHO head of the smallpox secretariat which is part of the WHO Emergencies Programme. (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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Seven Indian Army soldiers were killed after a truck carrying them skidded off the road and fell into Shyok River in northern Ladakh on Friday morning. While 14 soldiers are critically injured.

According to reports, there were 26 soldiers in the vehicle, which was moving from the Transit Camp in Partapur to a forward location in Sub Sector Hanif.

The accident took place in Tuktuk sector around 9 am. It is being said that the vehicle fell to a depth of around 50-60 feet.

The injured were evacuated to the 403 Field Hospital at Partapur and surgical teams from Leh have moved to Partapur.

An Army statement said that dedicated efforts were being made to ensure that the best medical care is provided to the injured, including requisition of air effort from the Air Force to shift the more serious casualties to Western Command.

A rescue operation was carried out swiftly and all the soldiers were evacuated to a field hospital in Partapur, the officials said.

"Seven individuals have been declared fatal so far. There are grievous injuries to others as well. Dedicated efforts are underway to ensure that the best medical care is provided to the injured, including requisition of air effort from the Air Force to shift the more serious casualties to Western Command," PTI news agency quoted an Army official as saying.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed anguish over the loss of lives and assured that all possible assistance&nbsp;is being given to the injured soldiers.&nbsp;

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Seven Indian Army soldiers were killed after a truck carrying them skidded off the road and fell into Shyok River in northern Ladakh on Friday morning. While 14 soldiers are critically injured.

Seven Indian Army soldiers were killed after a truck carrying them skidded off the road and fell into Shyok River in northern Ladakh on Friday morning. While 14 soldiers are critically injured. According to reports, there were 26 soldiers in the vehicle, which was moving from the Transit Camp in Partapur to a forward location in Sub Sector Hanif. The accident took place in Tuktuk sector around 9 am. It is being said that the vehicle fell to a depth of around 50-60 feet. The injured were evacuated to the 403 Field Hospital at Partapur and surgical teams from Leh have moved to Partapur. An Army statement said that dedicated efforts were being made to ensure that the best medical care is provided to the injured, including requisition of air effort from the Air Force to shift the more serious casualties to Western Command. A rescue operation was carried out swiftly and all the soldiers were evacuated to a field hospital in Partapur, the officials said. "Seven individuals have been declared fatal so far. There are grievous injuries to others as well. Dedicated efforts are underway to ensure that the best medical care is provided to the injured, including requisition of air effort from the Air Force to shift the more serious casualties to Western Command," PTI news agency quoted an Army official as saying. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed anguish over the loss of lives and assured that all possible assistance is being given to the injured soldiers. Anguished by the bus accident in Ladakh in which we have lost our brave army personnel. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. I hope those injured recover at the earliest. All possible assistance is being given to the affected. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 27, 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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A three-member Pakistani delegation will visit India over the weekend for talks under the Indus Water Commission. The talks will be on water sharing issues under Indus Water Pact.

The visit comes months after the Indian delegation visited Islamabad for annual the meeting of the Permanent Indus Commission (PIC). The Indian delegation was in the capital city from March 1 to March 3 and was led by PK Saxena, the Indian Commissioner for Indus Waters.

This is the second Pakistani delegation to visit India in the last few weeks. Earlier this month, a Pakistani delegation visited Delhi for Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s (SCO) regional anti-terror structure (RATS) meet.

During the March Indus Water Commission meeting, the Indian side underscored that all its projects are fully compliant with the provisions of the Indus Water Treaty and provided technical details in support of this position. Both sides also discussed the issue of the Fazilka drain, and Pakistan assured that all necessary actions will continue to be taken to ensure the free flow of Fazilka drain into the river Sutlej.

Under the Indus water treaty of 1960, waters of three eastern rivers —Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi—are allocated to India for unrestricted use while the three western rivers —Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab— go to Pakistan.

Additionally, New Delhi has the right to generate hydroelectricity through the run of the river projects on the three western rivers, subject to specific criteria for design. &nbsp;

Pakistan can, under the treaty, raise objections to the design of Indian hydroelectric projects on the western rivers. In the past several, issues have been resolved. There is also a provision whereby both the countries can approach neutral experts or courts to resolve any issue.

A three-member Pakistani delegation will visit India over the weekend for talks under the Indus Water Commission. The talks will be on water sharing issues under Indus Water Pact.

A three-member Pakistani delegation will visit India over the weekend for talks under the Indus Water Commission. The talks will be on water sharing issues under Indus Water Pact. The visit comes months after the Indian delegation visited Islamabad for annual the meeting of the Permanent Indus Commission (PIC). The Indian delegation was in the capital city from March 1 to March 3 and was led by PK Saxena, the Indian Commissioner for Indus Waters. This is the second Pakistani delegation to visit India in the last few weeks. Earlier this month, a Pakistani delegation visited Delhi for Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s (SCO) regional anti-terror structure (RATS) meet. During the March Indus Water Commission meeting, the Indian side underscored that all its projects are fully compliant with the provisions of the Indus Water Treaty and provided technical details in support of this position. Both sides also discussed the issue of the Fazilka drain, and Pakistan assured that all necessary actions will continue to be taken to ensure the free flow of Fazilka drain into the river Sutlej. Under the Indus water treaty of 1960, waters of three eastern rivers —Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi—are allocated to India for unrestricted use while the three western rivers —Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab— go to Pakistan. Additionally, New Delhi has the right to generate hydroelectricity through the run of the river projects on the three western rivers, subject to specific criteria for design. Pakistan can, under the treaty, raise objections to the design of Indian hydroelectric projects on the western rivers. In the past several, issues have been resolved. There is also a provision whereby both the countries can approach neutral experts or courts to resolve any issue.

3-member Pak delegation to reach India over the weekend for Indus water talks

Four terrorists were killed in two operations in the Kashmir Valley. The first encounter started in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district and the second encounter was in the Soura area of Srinagar. Four Lashkar Toiba terrorists were killed in these operations, according to Jammu and Kashmir Police. 
 
In south Kashmir’s Pulwama, police claim to have killed the killers of TV actress Ambreen Bhat. She was shot dead outside her house in central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Wednesday.&nbsp; 
 
Both were newly recruited local terrorists named Shahid Mushtaq Bhat of Hafroo Chadoora Budgam and Farhan Habib of Hakripora Pulwama.They had killed the TV artist on the instruction of LeT Cmdr. Lateef. "IGP Kashmir recovered one AK-56 rifle, four magazines, and a pistol," said IGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar.

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Another encounter took place in the Soura area of Srinagar. Two terrorists belonging to terror outfit Lashkar were killed in this gunfight. Security forces killed four terrorists in less than 10 hours.&nbsp; 
 
"The two killed terrorists of LeT have been identified as Shakir Ahmed Waza and Afreen Aftab Malik, both residents of Trenz Shopian and 'C' categorised.Incriminating materials, including arms and ammunition, were recovered. Further details shall follow, "said Vijay Kumar, IGP Kashmir. 
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Four terrorists were killed in two operations in the Kashmir Valley. The first encounter started in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district and the second encounter was in the Soura area of Srinagar. Four Lashkar Toiba terrorists were killed in these operations, according to Jammu and Kashmir Police. In south Kashmir’s Pulwama, police claim to have killed the killers of TV actress Ambreen Bhat. She was shot dead outside her house in central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Wednesday. Both were newly recruited local terrorists named Shahid Mushtaq Bhat of Hafroo Chadoora Budgam and Farhan Habib of Hakripora Pulwama.They had killed the TV artist on the instruction of LeT Cmdr. Lateef. "IGP Kashmir recovered one AK-56 rifle, four magazines, and a pistol," said IGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar. Watch | India: Surge in terrorism in Kashmir, 35-year-old actor shot dead Another encounter took place in the Soura area of Srinagar. Two terrorists belonging to terror outfit Lashkar were killed in this gunfight. Security forces killed four terrorists in less than 10 hours. "The two killed terrorists of LeT have been identified as Shakir Ahmed Waza and Afreen Aftab Malik, both residents of Trenz Shopian and 'C' categorised.Incriminating materials, including arms and ammunition, were recovered. Further details shall follow, "said Vijay Kumar, IGP Kashmir. J&K | 2 encounters last night- 2 LeT terrorists killed in Sour,Srinagar; recovered 1 AK-47 &a pistol. In Awantipora encounter,2 LeT terrorists killed in connection with TV artist Amreen Bhat's murder. Total 10 terrorists- 7 LeT, 3 JeM killed in last 3 days:Vijay Kumar,IGP Kashmir pic.twitter.com/UqrtgB7AUa — ANI (@ANI) May 27, 2022 × The Jammu and Kashmir Police said that 10 terrorists, including 3 from JeM and 7 from LeT terror outfits, were killed in the last 3 days in the Kashmir valley. The heinous murder case of actress Ambreen Bhat was solved in 24 hours. 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 prime minister Narendra Modi attended the ‘Bharat Drone Mahotsav 2022’ in New Delhi on Friday and he even tried his hand at flying a drone designed by Asteria Aerospace Limited, a Bengaluru-based drone technology company. Modi used a remote control to navigate the drone which can used for both security and surveillance purposes across a number of industry sectors. It was part of the open-air drone demonstrations in the event as Modi interacted with drone pilots. He also spoke about the use of drones and how it helps him in monitoring a lot of government projects.

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"It is essential to constantly monitor the quality of government projects. But it's no longer necessary for me to inform (officials) in advance that I have to go there for an inspection. Everything will then be in place. If I send a drone, all the information that's needed is collected and people on the other side may not realise that it has already happened," Modi said at the event according to ANI.

Modi also pointed out the usage of drones in the agricultural sector and said that by adopting the technology properly, India will be able to use it for the development of technology and innovation.

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"Agriculture is being revolutionised due to technology. Be it soil health cards, e-NAM or drones, they are emerging as a game-changer in the agricultural sector,"

"In the last eight years, we have seen improvements in technology. We have witnessed increased adoption of technology and innovation by farmers. The agriculture sector is now transforming with the help of technology. Drones will be important in also improving last-mile healthcare delivery. Even during Covid, drones helped in delivering vaccines to the remotest corners of the country," he added.

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Indian prime minister Narendra Modi attended the ‘Bharat Drone Mahotsav 2022’ in New Delhi on Friday and he even tried his hand at flying a drone designed by Asteria Aerospace Limited, a Bengaluru-based drone technology company.

Indian prime minister Narendra Modi attended the ‘Bharat Drone Mahotsav 2022’ in New Delhi on Friday and he even tried his hand at flying a drone designed by Asteria Aerospace Limited, a Bengaluru-based drone technology company. Modi used a remote control to navigate the drone which can used for both security and surveillance purposes across a number of industry sectors. It was part of the open-air drone demonstrations in the event as Modi interacted with drone pilots. He also spoke about the use of drones and how it helps him in monitoring a lot of government projects. Also read | Russia deploys ‘propaganda vans’ to captured Mariupol to 'win over' people "It is essential to constantly monitor the quality of government projects. But it's no longer necessary for me to inform (officials) in advance that I have to go there for an inspection. Everything will then be in place. If I send a drone, all the information that's needed is collected and people on the other side may not realise that it has already happened," Modi said at the event according to ANI. Modi also pointed out the usage of drones in the agricultural sector and said that by adopting the technology properly, India will be able to use it for the development of technology and innovation. #WATCH | PM Narendra Modi tried his hand at flying a drone during the inauguration of two-day Bharat Drone Mahotsav 2022 at Pragati Maidan in Delhi pic.twitter.com/XNto9g28PY — ANI (@ANI) May 27, 2022 × "Agriculture is being revolutionised due to technology. Be it soil health cards, e-NAM or drones, they are emerging as a game-changer in the agricultural sector," "In the last eight years, we have seen improvements in technology. We have witnessed increased adoption of technology and innovation by farmers. The agriculture sector is now transforming with the help of technology. Drones will be important in also improving last-mile healthcare delivery. Even during Covid, drones helped in delivering vaccines to the remotest corners of the country," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin demanded at a &nbsp;government function in presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi that Katchatheevu island, now a part of Sri Lanka according to India-Sri Lanka Maritime Boundary Agreements between 1974-76, should be retrieved to India so that traditional fishing rights of Tamil fishermen are unaffected.

He said, &nbsp;"To solve the important issue faced by Tamil Nadu fishermen, katchatheevu should be retrieved, TN fishermen should be able to exercise their rights in their traditional fishing zones... This is the right time to take action in this regard, I'm duty-bound to remind the Prime Minister (Modi) about this.”

The demand to retrieve Katchatheevu has been a long-standing one. But significantly, this time the demand has come up at a time when Sri Lanka is facing its worst economic crisis, with the inflation rate as high as 33.8 per cent in April 2022.

Where is Katchatheevu?

Katchatheevu is a small uninhabited island in Palk Strait, that connects the Bay of Bengal to the Arabian Sea. It is a disputed territory between Sri Lanka and India, claimed until 1976 by India, and administered by Sri Lanka at the moment.

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Kalaignar Karunanidhi, Father of CM <a href="https://twitter.com/mkstalin?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mkstalin</a> was instrumental in the handing over of the "Katchatheevu island" to Sri Lanka. 
 
Its 285 acres of green cover belonged to India till 1976. Now our fishermen can't enjoy any right to engage in fishing activities in the region. <a href="https://t.co/ZGlCb7BPTA">pic.twitter.com/ZGlCb7BPTA</a>
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Island’s history

Katchatheevu island was formed due to volcanic eruptions in the 14th century.&nbsp;

The Raja of Ramnad (present-day Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu) owned Katchatheevu island and it later became a part of the Madras Presidency.

In 1921, both Sri Lanka and India claimed this piece of land for fishing and the dispute remained unsettled. The 285-acre land was jointly administered by India and Sri Lanka during British rule.&nbsp;

What is the Katchatheevu island issue?

Fishermen of both countries have been fishing in each other's waters without conflict for a very long time. The issue emerged when India-Sri Lanka signed maritime boundary agreements. The agreements marked the international maritime boundary of India and Sri Lanka.

The agreement aimed to facilitate resource management and law enforcement in the Palk Strait. Now, Indian fishermen were only allowed to use the island for resting, net drying and the annual St. Anthony’s festival. They are not permitted to use the island for fishing. However, Indian fishermen continued trespassing the Sri Lankan water boundary, searching for a better catch in the area.

The next few decades went well but the problem turned serious when fish and aquatic life in the Indian continental shelf depleted, which resulted in an increased number of Indian fishermen in the region. They are also using modern fishing trolleys which harm marine life and the ecosystem.

LTTE era and restrictions on movement

During the LTTE (LiberationTigers of Tamil Eelam, a separatist group in Sri Lanka) era, the &nbsp;Sri Lankan government restricted the easy movement of Sri Lankan fishermen in waters raising military operations issues. 
&nbsp;In 2009, Sri Lanka started heavily guarding its maritime boundary in the Palk Strait. It was done to reduce the possibility of the return of Tamil insurgents to the country.

The Indian fishermen considered this an opportunity. But, with the end of the war in 2010, Sri Lankan fishermen again started their movement in Palk Bay and reclaimed their lost legitimate territory.

Centre vs state of Tamil Nadu on this issue

In 1974, the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi signed four Maritime Boundary Agreements between 1974-76 with her counterpart Srimavo Bandaranaike, Sri Lankan President, and ceded Katchatheevu Island to Sri Lanka.&nbsp; 
In response, in 1991, a resolution was adopted by the Tamil Nadu Assembly demanding the retrieval of Katchatheevu island through the resolution.

In 2008, the then Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Jayalalithaa dragged the centre to the Supreme Court and appealed to nullify the Katchatheevu agreements. She stated that two treaties between the countries that gifted Katchatheevu to Sri Lanka are unconstitutional.

Humanitarian and Livelihood Concerns

About 10 miles northeast of Rameshwaram, the island is used by Indian fishermen to dry their nets, catch fish and rest. Frequent arrests on the border have increased and Sri Lankan authorities said that they are protecting their maritime boundaries against poaching, and securing the livelihood of Sri Lankan fishermen. Both sides ensure to not use force under any circumstances. However, the violent situation remains the same.

 
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin demanded at a government function in presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi that Katchatheevu island, now a part of Sri Lanka according to India-Sri Lanka Maritime Boundary Agreements between 1974-76, should be retrieved to India so that traditional fishing rights of Tamil fishermen are unaffected.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin demanded at a government function in presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi that Katchatheevu island, now a part of Sri Lanka according to India-Sri Lanka Maritime Boundary Agreements between 1974-76, should be retrieved to India so that traditional fishing rights of Tamil fishermen are unaffected. He said, "To solve the important issue faced by Tamil Nadu fishermen, katchatheevu should be retrieved, TN fishermen should be able to exercise their rights in their traditional fishing zones... This is the right time to take action in this regard, I'm duty-bound to remind the Prime Minister (Modi) about this.” The demand to retrieve Katchatheevu has been a long-standing one. But significantly, this time the demand has come up at a time when Sri Lanka is facing its worst economic crisis, with the inflation rate as high as 33.8 per cent in April 2022. Where is Katchatheevu? Katchatheevu is a small uninhabited island in Palk Strait, that connects the Bay of Bengal to the Arabian Sea. It is a disputed territory between Sri Lanka and India, claimed until 1976 by India, and administered by Sri Lanka at the moment. Kalaignar Karunanidhi, Father of CM @mkstalin was instrumental in the handing over of the "Katchatheevu island" to Sri Lanka. Its 285 acres of green cover belonged to India till 1976. Now our fishermen can't enjoy any right to engage in fishing activities in the region. pic.twitter.com/ZGlCb7BPTA — Amar Prasad Reddy (@amarprasadreddy) January 19, 2022 × Island’s history Katchatheevu island was formed due to volcanic eruptions in the 14th century. The Raja of Ramnad (present-day Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu) owned Katchatheevu island and it later became a part of the Madras Presidency. In 1921, both Sri Lanka and India claimed this piece of land for fishing and the dispute remained unsettled. The 285-acre land was jointly administered by India and Sri Lanka during British rule. What is the Katchatheevu island issue? Fishermen of both countries have been fishing in each other's waters without conflict for a very long time. The issue emerged when India-Sri Lanka signed maritime boundary agreements. The agreements marked the international maritime boundary of India and Sri Lanka. The agreement aimed to facilitate resource management and law enforcement in the Palk Strait. Now, Indian fishermen were only allowed to use the island for resting, net drying and the annual St. Anthony’s festival. They are not permitted to use the island for fishing. However, Indian fishermen continued trespassing the Sri Lankan water boundary, searching for a better catch in the area. The next few decades went well but the problem turned serious when fish and aquatic life in the Indian continental shelf depleted, which resulted in an increased number of Indian fishermen in the region. They are also using modern fishing trolleys which harm marine life and the ecosystem. LTTE era and restrictions on movement During the LTTE (LiberationTigers of Tamil Eelam, a separatist group in Sri Lanka) era, the Sri Lankan government restricted the easy movement of Sri Lankan fishermen in waters raising military operations issues. In 2009, Sri Lanka started heavily guarding its maritime boundary in the Palk Strait. It was done to reduce the possibility of the return of Tamil insurgents to the country. The Indian fishermen considered this an opportunity. But, with the end of the war in 2010, Sri Lankan fishermen again started their movement in Palk Bay and reclaimed their lost legitimate territory. Centre vs state of Tamil Nadu on this issue In 1974, the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi signed four Maritime Boundary Agreements between 1974-76 with her counterpart Srimavo Bandaranaike, Sri Lankan President, and ceded Katchatheevu Island to Sri Lanka. In response, in 1991, a resolution was adopted by the Tamil Nadu Assembly demanding the retrieval of Katchatheevu island through the resolution. In 2008, the then Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Jayalalithaa dragged the centre to the Supreme Court and appealed to nullify the Katchatheevu agreements. She stated that two treaties between the countries that gifted Katchatheevu to Sri Lanka are unconstitutional. Humanitarian and Livelihood Concerns About 10 miles northeast of Rameshwaram, the island is used by Indian fishermen to dry their nets, catch fish and rest. Frequent arrests on the border have increased and Sri Lankan authorities said that they are protecting their maritime boundaries against poaching, and securing the livelihood of Sri Lankan fishermen. Both sides ensure to not use force under any circumstances. However, the violent situation remains the same. 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 Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifts a wooden carved box with the traditional Rogan painting on it to the Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida during his meeting with him at the sidelines of the QUAD Summit in Tokyo, Japan.

The Rogan painting is usually done on a dark coloured cloth to make the intense colours stand out. The thick and shiny paint is prepared by boiling castor oil (extracted from hand-pounded castor seeds) for a few days and then adding vegetable pigment and a binding agent to it. The pastes are stored in earthen pots with water to prevent them from drying up.

A kalam or an iron rod is used to paint half the design on the cloth with the support of the fingers of the left hand, and then it is impressed on the other half of the cloth by pressing the two sides of the cloth together.

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This traditional Gujarati art form is practised by Hindu and Muslim Khatri communities of Gujarat. It has been practised for over a hundred years, but the art nearly died&nbsp;out in the 20th century, and now only a single-family in Nirona, Kachchh is carrying forward the tradition.

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They are popular as inexpensive substitutes for embroidered textiles. Usually, skirts, dresses, bedsheets, cushion covers, curtains and table cloths are painted with this technique. Either geometrical motifs or motifs inspired by nature like the tree-of-life are generally preferred.

PM Narendra Modi gifted two Rogan paintings including a tree-of-life to the then United States President Barak Obama during his visit to the White House, official workplace and the residence of the United States President, in 2014.

At the meeting, the two leaders appreciated the growing economic ties between India and Japan and agreed to further enhance ties by focusing on bilateral security and defence cooperation, including in the area of defence manufacturing.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifts a wooden carved box with the traditional Rogan painting on it to the Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida during his meeting with him at the sidelines of the QUAD Summit in Tokyo, Japan. The Rogan painting is usually done on a dark coloured cloth to make the intense colours stand out. The thick and shiny paint is prepared by boiling castor oil (extracted from hand-pounded castor seeds) for a few days and then adding vegetable pigment and a binding agent to it. The pastes are stored in earthen pots with water to prevent them from drying up. A kalam or an iron rod is used to paint half the design on the cloth with the support of the fingers of the left hand, and then it is impressed on the other half of the cloth by pressing the two sides of the cloth together. Exclusive | Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe speaks to WION on China-Taiwan relations This traditional Gujarati art form is practised by Hindu and Muslim Khatri communities of Gujarat. It has been practised for over a hundred years, but the art nearly died out in the 20th century, and now only a single-family in Nirona, Kachchh is carrying forward the tradition. Gravitas: Exclusive: Shinzo Abe backs strong India-Japan ties They are popular as inexpensive substitutes for embroidered textiles. Usually, skirts, dresses, bedsheets, cushion covers, curtains and table cloths are painted with this technique. Either geometrical motifs or motifs inspired by nature like the tree-of-life are generally preferred. PM Narendra Modi gifted two Rogan paintings including a tree-of-life to the then United States President Barak Obama during his visit to the White House, official workplace and the residence of the United States President, in 2014. At the meeting, the two leaders appreciated the growing economic ties between India and Japan and agreed to further enhance ties by focusing on bilateral security and defence cooperation, including in the area of defence manufacturing. (With inputs from ANI) 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 panel of the Supreme Court of India has recommended that voluntary sex work is not illegal and therefore, sex workers should not be arrested, penalised, harassed, or victimised.

"Whenever there is a raid on any brothel since voluntary sex work is not illegal and only running the brothel is unlawful, the sex workers concerned should not be arrested or penalised or harassed or victimised," the pandel said in one of its guidelines.

"Needless to say, this basic protection of human decency and dignity extends to sex workers and their children, who, bearing the brunt of social stigma attached to their work, are removed to the fringes of the society, deprived of their right to live with dignity and opportunities to provide the same to their children," it added.

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"It need not be gainsaid that notwithstanding the profession, every individual in this the country has a right to a dignified life under Article 21 of the Constitution of India."

However, the Central government has expressed reservations about the recommendation ''that voluntary sex work is not illegal and that only running a brothel is prohibited, with no action taken against sex workers,'' according to Additional Solicitor General Jayant Sud.

Some of the recommendations, made by Justices L. Nageswara Rao, B.R. Gavai, and A.S. Bopanna, have been accepted by the Government of India and the Apex Court has now ordered states to implement them.&nbsp;

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“Criminal law must apply equally in all cases, on the basis of ‘age’ and ‘consent’. When it is clear that the sex worker is an adult and is participating with consent, the police must refrain from interfering or taking any criminal action," the Supreme Court said.

It has given six weeks to the Central government to react and implement the recommendations and file its response by July 27, 2022.

The court also directed that Aadhar Cards shall be issued to sex workers on the basis of a proforma certificate.&nbsp;

It is issued by UIDAI (Unique Identity - Aadhaar to all Residents of India) and submitted by the Gazetted Officer at NACO or the Project Director of the State Aids Control Society, along with the Aadhar enrolment form/application.

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A panel of the Supreme Court of India has recommended that voluntary sex work is not illegal and therefore, sex workers should not be arrested, penalised, harassed, or victimised.

A panel of the Supreme Court of India has recommended that voluntary sex work is not illegal and therefore, sex workers should not be arrested, penalised, harassed, or victimised. "Whenever there is a raid on any brothel since voluntary sex work is not illegal and only running the brothel is unlawful, the sex workers concerned should not be arrested or penalised or harassed or victimised," the pandel said in one of its guidelines. "Needless to say, this basic protection of human decency and dignity extends to sex workers and their children, who, bearing the brunt of social stigma attached to their work, are removed to the fringes of the society, deprived of their right to live with dignity and opportunities to provide the same to their children," it added. Also read | Sex workers fighting for human rights are world’s most ‘at risk activists’ "It need not be gainsaid that notwithstanding the profession, every individual in this the country has a right to a dignified life under Article 21 of the Constitution of India." However, the Central government has expressed reservations about the recommendation ''that voluntary sex work is not illegal and that only running a brothel is prohibited, with no action taken against sex workers,'' according to Additional Solicitor General Jayant Sud. Some of the recommendations, made by Justices L. Nageswara Rao, B.R. Gavai, and A.S. Bopanna, have been accepted by the Government of India and the Apex Court has now ordered states to implement them. Also read | UK firm handling immigration for govt accused of paying for sex while deporting migrants “Criminal law must apply equally in all cases, on the basis of ‘age’ and ‘consent’. When it is clear that the sex worker is an adult and is participating with consent, the police must refrain from interfering or taking any criminal action," the Supreme Court said. It has given six weeks to the Central government to react and implement the recommendations and file its response by July 27, 2022. The court also directed that Aadhar Cards shall be issued to sex workers on the basis of a proforma certificate. It is issued by UIDAI (Unique Identity - Aadhaar to all Residents of India) and submitted by the Gazetted Officer at NACO or the Project Director of the State Aids Control Society, along with the Aadhar enrolment form/application. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION's live TV here:

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Tajikistan is scheduled to host a regional security summit on Afghanistan, the meeting is to be held later this week in Tajikistan's capital and will be attended by representatives from countries in the region; India would be represented by the National Security Advisor Ajit Doval.

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"As a close friend and neighbour, India is providing all possible support to Sri Lanka, including financial support, fuel, food, medicines and other essential items" Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday, referring to the island nation's ongoing economic crisis.

The prime minister was at an event in Chennai to inaugurate and lay foundation stones for government projects, including highways, railways, gas pipelines and housing, worth over Rs. 31,000 crores.&nbsp;

The prime minister's emphasis on India's assistance to Sri Lanka gains significance, given the deep cultural and linguistic ties shared between the people of Tamil Nadu and the Sri Lankan Tamils.

It is notable that Tamil Nadu is the most proximate Indian state to Sri Lanka and that Lankan nationals have been fleeing, via fishing boats, from their homeland to illegally enter the southern state. So far, nearly 70 people, including senior citizens, women and infants, have fled since the economic crisis began there.&nbsp;

Modi also elaborated on the assistance that Indian organisations and private individuals have been offering to Sri Lanka, especially the Lankan Tamil community that is spread across the north, east and central highland regions of the Indian Ocean littoral state.

Further, he listed out that the Indian government is undertaking projects that are spread across the domains of healthcare, transportation, housing and culture, to support the Tamil people of Sri Lanka.&nbsp;

Since March 2022, Sri Lanka has been witnessing skyrocketing prices of essentials and a massive shortage of foreign currency that has further crippled its ability to import fuel and other commodities.

This economic crisis has also sparked severe protests and political unrest in the island nation, with common people&nbsp;occupying the entrance to the president's office and demanding his resignation.

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's brother Mahinda Rajapaksa resigned from the prime minister’s post earlier this month. Following this, veteran politician Ranil Wickremesinghe, who had already served as Sri Lanka's Prime Minister for five terms, was re-appointed as the country's premiere.

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"As a close friend and neighbour, India is providing all possible support to Sri Lanka, including financial support, fuel, food, medicines and other essential items" Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday, referring to the island nation's ongoing economic crisis.

"As a close friend and neighbour, India is providing all possible support to Sri Lanka, including financial support, fuel, food, medicines and other essential items" Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday, referring to the island nation's ongoing economic crisis. The prime minister was at an event in Chennai to inaugurate and lay foundation stones for government projects, including highways, railways, gas pipelines and housing, worth over Rs. 31,000 crores. The prime minister's emphasis on India's assistance to Sri Lanka gains significance, given the deep cultural and linguistic ties shared between the people of Tamil Nadu and the Sri Lankan Tamils. It is notable that Tamil Nadu is the most proximate Indian state to Sri Lanka and that Lankan nationals have been fleeing, via fishing boats, from their homeland to illegally enter the southern state. So far, nearly 70 people, including senior citizens, women and infants, have fled since the economic crisis began there. Modi also elaborated on the assistance that Indian organisations and private individuals have been offering to Sri Lanka, especially the Lankan Tamil community that is spread across the north, east and central highland regions of the Indian Ocean littoral state. Further, he listed out that the Indian government is undertaking projects that are spread across the domains of healthcare, transportation, housing and culture, to support the Tamil people of Sri Lanka. Since March 2022, Sri Lanka has been witnessing skyrocketing prices of essentials and a massive shortage of foreign currency that has further crippled its ability to import fuel and other commodities. This economic crisis has also sparked severe protests and political unrest in the island nation, with common people occupying the entrance to the president's office and demanding his resignation. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's brother Mahinda Rajapaksa resigned from the prime minister’s post earlier this month. Following this, veteran politician Ranil Wickremesinghe, who had already served as Sri Lanka's Prime Minister for five terms, was re-appointed as the country's premiere. 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 brutal killing of Kashmir’s TV artiste Ambreen Bhat by terrorists just outside her house has sent shockwaves across the valley, with locals demanding immediate action against the terrorists.

The killing took place on Thursday at 8 pm in central Kashmir's Budgam area. Her 10-year-old nephew also sustained bullet injuries.

Hundreds of people visited the 35-year-old’s house to pay their last respects. Several women were seen wailing for her death while the men remained shell-shocked and numb.

Ambreen's father, an asthma patient, keeps saying that Ambreen was his son and not daughter. She was the lone bread earner of the house. She was associated with TV for over 18 years, and she was famous on social media too.

The Jammu and Kashmir Police have said that three Lashkar terrorists are involved in the killing of the 35-tear-old star.&nbsp;

According to Ambreen's family, ''Two people knocked on the door of their house around 7.45 pm. Her nephew opened the door and found two people standing. They asked for Ambreen, and afterwards, she came out. They asked her to come with them for a filing related project in Budgam village, but she denied their request. That is when she was fired upon and one of the bullets hit her nephew,” said Ambreen's brother-in-Law.&nbsp;

Everyone in the locality is condemning this killing and saying no humanity in the world allows this kind of murder. Shooting a woman and a child is a sin, they say. However, the family claimed that Ambreen had received no threat of any kind in the past.

''Ambreen used to run this house, she used to earn some money by working in TV and helping in running the house. She has been snatched from us and we don't know what to do. I cannot do anything, but God will punish my daughters’ killers,'' said Ambreen’s father.&nbsp;

The political parties have also expressed outrage over the brutal killing.

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah expressed grief saying, ''Shocked &amp; deeply saddened by the murderous militant attack on Ambreen Bhat. Sadly, Ambreen lost her life in the attack &amp; her nephew was injured. There can be no justification for attacking innocent women &amp; children like this. May Allah grant her a place in Jannat.''

PDP President and former CM Mehbooba Mufti blamed the government saying, ''Government of India keeps blowing its trumpet of normalcy in J&amp;K even when such gruesome incidents suggest otherwise. My heart goes out to Ambreen Bhat’s family &amp; pray her nephew recovers swiftly.”

In the past week, there has been a spate of civilian and personnel killings by the terrorists in Kashmir.

Earlier on Tuesday, terrorists shot dead a police constable outside his house in Soura area of Srinagar. His 7-year-old daughter was injured in the attack.

On May 13, another police constable Riyaz Ahmed was gunned down at his residence in Pulwama.

And just a day before, terrorists killed a government employee Rahul Bhat on the office premises in Budgam district.

The police and the army have their task cut out. In the backdrop of recent targeted killings, they need to tackle this&nbsp;cycle of violence and the atmosphere of fear across the valley.&nbsp;

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The brutal killing of Kashmir’s TV artiste Ambreen Bhat by terrorists just outside her house has sent shockwaves across the valley, with locals demanding immediate action against the terrorists.

The brutal killing of Kashmir’s TV artiste Ambreen Bhat by terrorists just outside her house has sent shockwaves across the valley, with locals demanding immediate action against the terrorists. The killing took place on Thursday at 8 pm in central Kashmir's Budgam area. Her 10-year-old nephew also sustained bullet injuries. Hundreds of people visited the 35-year-old’s house to pay their last respects. Several women were seen wailing for her death while the men remained shell-shocked and numb. Ambreen's father, an asthma patient, keeps saying that Ambreen was his son and not daughter. She was the lone bread earner of the house. She was associated with TV for over 18 years, and she was famous on social media too. The Jammu and Kashmir Police have said that three Lashkar terrorists are involved in the killing of the 35-tear-old star. According to Ambreen's family, ''Two people knocked on the door of their house around 7.45 pm. Her nephew opened the door and found two people standing. They asked for Ambreen, and afterwards, she came out. They asked her to come with them for a filing related project in Budgam village, but she denied their request. That is when she was fired upon and one of the bullets hit her nephew,” said Ambreen's brother-in-Law. Everyone in the locality is condemning this killing and saying no humanity in the world allows this kind of murder. Shooting a woman and a child is a sin, they say. However, the family claimed that Ambreen had received no threat of any kind in the past. ''Ambreen used to run this house, she used to earn some money by working in TV and helping in running the house. She has been snatched from us and we don't know what to do. I cannot do anything, but God will punish my daughters’ killers,'' said Ambreen’s father. The political parties have also expressed outrage over the brutal killing. Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah expressed grief saying, ''Shocked & deeply saddened by the murderous militant attack on Ambreen Bhat. Sadly, Ambreen lost her life in the attack & her nephew was injured. There can be no justification for attacking innocent women & children like this. May Allah grant her a place in Jannat.'' PDP President and former CM Mehbooba Mufti blamed the government saying, ''Government of India keeps blowing its trumpet of normalcy in J&K even when such gruesome incidents suggest otherwise. My heart goes out to Ambreen Bhat’s family & pray her nephew recovers swiftly.” In the past week, there has been a spate of civilian and personnel killings by the terrorists in Kashmir. Earlier on Tuesday, terrorists shot dead a police constable outside his house in Soura area of Srinagar. His 7-year-old daughter was injured in the attack. On May 13, another police constable Riyaz Ahmed was gunned down at his residence in Pulwama. And just a day before, terrorists killed a government employee Rahul Bhat on the office premises in Budgam district. The police and the army have their task cut out. In the backdrop of recent targeted killings, they need to tackle this cycle of violence and the atmosphere of fear across the valley. 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.

Killing of Kashmiri TV star sparks outrage, ‘shocked’ family members, locals demand action

India saw a sharp 79 per cent rise in road accident deaths due to red-light jumping in the year 2020 compared to 2019, a latest report said.

However, the number of total road accidents and the fatalities declined by 18 percent and 12.8 percent, respectively, in 2020.

Indian Ministry of Road Transport and Highways' report 'Road Accidents in India - 2020' revealed that a total of 3,66,138 road accidents were reported across the country in the calendar year 2020, which claimed 1,31,714 lives and caused 3, 48,279 injuries.

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Out of the total road accidents in 2020, 919 were caused by jumping of traffic signal which killed 476 people, which is a significant increase from 2019, when 266 people died due to red light jumping.

Apart from red-light jumping, another category which saw a rise in fatalities was driving on the wrong side of the road.

As many as 3,099 people died in accidents due to driving on wrong side of the road in 2020 compared to 2,726 deaths in 2019.

However, the top cause of road accidents remained over speeding which led to over one lakh road accidents in 2020.

According to the report, the highest decline, of 21 percent, was recorded in fatalities due to drunken driving in 2020 with 1862 deaths compared to 2376 deaths in 2019.

The report cited COVID-19 lockdown as one of the reasons for the decline in the number of accidents and fatalities during 2020 compared to 2019.

Other factors attributed by the Indian government to the reduced number were better traffic management and implementation of the new Motor Vehicle Act.

At least one out of 10 people killed on roads across the world is from India, according to the World Health Organization and though the Indian government's report says the number has declined, it is still huge and accounts for world's 11 percent road accident fatalities.

The report said that young adults in the age group of 18 - 45 years accounted for 69 per cent of fatal road accident victims during 2020 while people in the working age group of 18 – 60 years share 87.4 per cent of total road accident fatalities.

It said that the number of road accidents has been on a decline since 2016 except for a marginal increase of 0.46 per cent in 2018.

"For the second consecutive year, the total number of road accidents fatalities has declined in 2020.

Similarly, the number of persons injured has been on the decline since 2015," it said.

The number of persons injured decreased by 22.84 per cent over previous year’s average, said the report, which provides information on various facets of road accidents in the country during the calendar year 2020.

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As per the report, Indian states which achieved significant reduction in road accidents in 2020 were Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Karnataka.

And the states that saw a significant decline in road accident fatalities in 2020 were Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh.

Fatalities and injuries caused by road accidents are becoming the matters of great concern particularly with the recent surge in motorization, due to increasing population and increased vehicular penetration across the length and breadth of India.

In a bid to reduce the number of road accidents and fatalities, the Indian government is now planning to use artificial intelligence powered solutions to alert drivers and avoid collisions on roads.

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India saw a sharp 79 per cent rise in road accident deaths due to red-light jumping in the year 2020 compared to 2019, a latest report said. However, the number of total road accidents and the fatalities declined by 18 percent and 12.

India saw a sharp 79 per cent rise in road accident deaths due to red-light jumping in the year 2020 compared to 2019, a latest report said. However, the number of total road accidents and the fatalities declined by 18 percent and 12.8 percent, respectively, in 2020. Indian Ministry of Road Transport and Highways' report 'Road Accidents in India - 2020' revealed that a total of 3,66,138 road accidents were reported across the country in the calendar year 2020, which claimed 1,31,714 lives and caused 3, 48,279 injuries. Also read | Wheat: How important is it to the world and why has India banned its export? Out of the total road accidents in 2020, 919 were caused by jumping of traffic signal which killed 476 people, which is a significant increase from 2019, when 266 people died due to red light jumping. Apart from red-light jumping, another category which saw a rise in fatalities was driving on the wrong side of the road. As many as 3,099 people died in accidents due to driving on wrong side of the road in 2020 compared to 2,726 deaths in 2019. However, the top cause of road accidents remained over speeding which led to over one lakh road accidents in 2020. According to the report, the highest decline, of 21 percent, was recorded in fatalities due to drunken driving in 2020 with 1862 deaths compared to 2376 deaths in 2019. The report cited COVID-19 lockdown as one of the reasons for the decline in the number of accidents and fatalities during 2020 compared to 2019. Other factors attributed by the Indian government to the reduced number were better traffic management and implementation of the new Motor Vehicle Act. At least one out of 10 people killed on roads across the world is from India, according to the World Health Organization and though the Indian government's report says the number has declined, it is still huge and accounts for world's 11 percent road accident fatalities. The report said that young adults in the age group of 18 - 45 years accounted for 69 per cent of fatal road accident victims during 2020 while people in the working age group of 18 – 60 years share 87.4 per cent of total road accident fatalities. It said that the number of road accidents has been on a decline since 2016 except for a marginal increase of 0.46 per cent in 2018. "For the second consecutive year, the total number of road accidents fatalities has declined in 2020. Similarly, the number of persons injured has been on the decline since 2015," it said. The number of persons injured decreased by 22.84 per cent over previous year’s average, said the report, which provides information on various facets of road accidents in the country during the calendar year 2020. Also read | Yasin gets life imprisonment, Pakistanis shed tears for convicted terrorist As per the report, Indian states which achieved significant reduction in road accidents in 2020 were Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Karnataka. And the states that saw a significant decline in road accident fatalities in 2020 were Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh. Fatalities and injuries caused by road accidents are becoming the matters of great concern particularly with the recent surge in motorization, due to increasing population and increased vehicular penetration across the length and breadth of India. In a bid to reduce the number of road accidents and fatalities, the Indian government is now planning to use artificial intelligence powered solutions to alert drivers and avoid collisions on roads. WATCH WION LIVE HERE -

India experiences 79 per cent rise in road accident deaths due to red-light jumping in 2020

Tajikistan is scheduled to host a regional summit on Afghanistan. The meeting is to be held later in the week in Tajikistan's capital Dushanbe and will be attended by representatives from countries in the region. India will attend the Dushanbe meet.

India's NSA to attend Dushanbe meet on Afghanistan

The two-day Dushanbe security dialogue on Afghanistan kicked off today (Thursday), while the key engagement day is set to take place on Friday. India is being represented by National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval who will be in Tajikistan for the meeting. Other participants of the meet include Russia, China, Iran and Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, and Kazakhstan, other than the host Tajikistan. &nbsp;

It is understood that Pakistan could not participate as no appointment of NSA has taken place ever since the formation of the new government led by Shehbaz Sharif,

When it comes to Afghanistan, issues like cross border terror, humanitarian support to the country, formation of an inclusive government will be the top issues on the agenda. The security dialogue is 4th in line of such dialogue.&nbsp;

The last such dialogue took in Delhi last year hosted by National Security Council. That meeting saw no participation from Pakistan and China. The first two editions of the meeting happened in Tehran.

On the sidelines of the meet, the Indian NSA is expected to hold bilateral talks with his counterparts. While there is no confirmation on the number of bilateral talks, a meeting with the Russian side will be significant in the backdrop of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.&nbsp;

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov had earlier this year visited India—a visit that was seen as Moscow's attempt to keep Delhi in the loop regarding its actions in Ukraine.

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The two-day Dushanbe security dialogue on Afghanistan kicked off today (Thursday), while the key engagement day is set to take place on Friday. India is being represented by National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval who will be in Tajikistan for the meeting.

The two-day Dushanbe security dialogue on Afghanistan kicked off today (Thursday), while the key engagement day is set to take place on Friday. India is being represented by National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval who will be in Tajikistan for the meeting. Other participants of the meet include Russia, China, Iran and Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, and Kazakhstan, other than the host Tajikistan. It is understood that Pakistan could not participate as no appointment of NSA has taken place ever since the formation of the new government led by Shehbaz Sharif, When it comes to Afghanistan, issues like cross border terror, humanitarian support to the country, formation of an inclusive government will be the top issues on the agenda. The security dialogue is 4th in line of such dialogue. The last such dialogue took in Delhi last year hosted by National Security Council. That meeting saw no participation from Pakistan and China. The first two editions of the meeting happened in Tehran. On the sidelines of the meet, the Indian NSA is expected to hold bilateral talks with his counterparts. While there is no confirmation on the number of bilateral talks, a meeting with the Russian side will be significant in the backdrop of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov had earlier this year visited India—a visit that was seen as Moscow's attempt to keep Delhi in the loop regarding its actions in Ukraine. 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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Scientists at the Zoological Survey of India recently recorded coral bleaching up to 83.6%, marking a maximum of 91.5% for the South Andaman region. WION tells you more in this report.

Climate change causes extensive coral bleaching in Andamans

A Delhi court on Wednesday awarded life imprisonment to Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin Malik, who had earlier pleaded guilty to all the charges, including those under the stringent Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) in a terror funding case.

India: Anti-terror court grants two life terms to Yasin Malik in terror funding case

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