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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{c1e4c567-6587-42cb-b3a8-1ab1c708b3a8}{180}" paraid="546873552" >Voicing concern over hoarding and discrimination, India called out the West and said on Wednesday that food grains should not meet the fate of the Covid shots, media reports said. This comes as there is an ‘unjustified increase’ in food prices. The decision to restrict wheat exports has been taken so that it can truly respond to people in need, it stressed. &nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{c1e4c567-6587-42cb-b3a8-1ab1c708b3a8}{253}" paraid="1749059984" >On Wednesday, Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan, said, "A number of low-income societies are today confronted with the twin challenges of rising costs and difficulty in access to food grains. Even those like India, who have adequate stocks, have seen an unjustified increase in food prices. It is clear that hoarding and speculation is at work. We cannot allow this to pass unchallenged."&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{1122c95d-612b-4ea0-ade8-301a3b7da66a}{12}" paraid="938438197" ><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-signs-fertilizer-pacts-with-jordan-as-ukraine-russia-conflict-impacts-supplies-prices-480048" hreflang="en">India signs fertilizer pacts with Jordan as Ukraine crisis impacts supplies</a></strong></p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{1122c95d-612b-4ea0-ade8-301a3b7da66a}{12}" paraid="938438197" >At the ministerial meeting on 'Global Food Security Call to Action', Muraleedharan gave the statement. &nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{1122c95d-612b-4ea0-ade8-301a3b7da66a}{26}" paraid="965236212" >The meeting was chaired by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken under the US Presidency of the UN Security Council for May. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>For the first time since announcement on May 13, India spoke over the issue of the wheat export ban during the meeting in the UN.</p>

<p>“Indian government has recognised the spike in global prices of wheat which put our food security and those of our neighbours and other vulnerable countries at risk. We are committed to ensuring that such adverse impact on food security is effectively mitigated and the vulnerable cushioned against sudden changes in the global market,” Muraleedharan said. &nbsp;</p>

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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{1122c95d-612b-4ea0-ade8-301a3b7da66a}{54}" paraid="264056447" >"In order to manage our own overall food security and support the needs of neighbouring and other vulnerable developing countries, we have announced some measures regarding wheat exports on May 13, 2022," he said.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{1122c95d-612b-4ea0-ade8-301a3b7da66a}{82}" paraid="1066841097" >"Let me make it clear that these measures allow for export on the basis of approvals to those countries, which are required to meet their food security demands. This will be done at the request of the governments concerned. Such a policy will ensure that we will truly respond to those who are most in need," he said.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{1122c95d-612b-4ea0-ade8-301a3b7da66a}{96}" paraid="1355787834" >"It is necessary for all of us to adequately appreciate the importance of equity, affordability and accessibility when it comes to food grains. We have already seen to our great cost how these principles were disregarded in the case of Covid-19 vaccines. Open markets must not become an argument to perpetuate inequity and promote discrimination," Muraleedharan added.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

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Voicing concern over hoarding and discrimination, India called out the West and said on Wednesday that food grains should not meet the fate of the Covid shots, media reports said.

Voicing concern over hoarding and discrimination, India called out the West and said on Wednesday that food grains should not meet the fate of the Covid shots, media reports said. This comes as there is an ‘unjustified increase’ in food prices. The decision to restrict wheat exports has been taken so that it can truly respond to people in need, it stressed. On Wednesday, Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan, said, "A number of low-income societies are today confronted with the twin challenges of rising costs and difficulty in access to food grains. Even those like India, who have adequate stocks, have seen an unjustified increase in food prices. It is clear that hoarding and speculation is at work. We cannot allow this to pass unchallenged." Also Read: India signs fertilizer pacts with Jordan as Ukraine crisis impacts supplies At the ministerial meeting on 'Global Food Security Call to Action', Muraleedharan gave the statement. The meeting was chaired by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken under the US Presidency of the UN Security Council for May. #IndiaAtUN 📺Watch: Minister of State for External Affairs, Mr. V. Muraleedharan @MOS_MEA delivers #India's national statement at the Ministerial Meeting on Global Food Security Call to Action ⤵️@MEAIndia @VMBJP pic.twitter.com/Wu23OR39UG — India at UN, NY (@IndiaUNNewYork) May 18, 2022 × For the first time since announcement on May 13, India spoke over the issue of the wheat export ban during the meeting in the UN. “Indian government has recognised the spike in global prices of wheat which put our food security and those of our neighbours and other vulnerable countries at risk. We are committed to ensuring that such adverse impact on food security is effectively mitigated and the vulnerable cushioned against sudden changes in the global market,” Muraleedharan said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE "In order to manage our own overall food security and support the needs of neighbouring and other vulnerable developing countries, we have announced some measures regarding wheat exports on May 13, 2022," he said. "Let me make it clear that these measures allow for export on the basis of approvals to those countries, which are required to meet their food security demands. This will be done at the request of the governments concerned. Such a policy will ensure that we will truly respond to those who are most in need," he said. "It is necessary for all of us to adequately appreciate the importance of equity, affordability and accessibility when it comes to food grains. We have already seen to our great cost how these principles were disregarded in the case of Covid-19 vaccines. Open markets must not become an argument to perpetuate inequity and promote discrimination," Muraleedharan added. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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<p>Ratan Tata, an Indian business mogul, is well-liked for his humble demeanour and grace. The industrialist cemented his fame once more when he was photographed driving to the Taj hotel in the lowly Nano, which is still India's cheapest car made by one of his group companies.</p>

<p>The Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons was spotted arriving at Mumbai's Taj Hotel, a Tata property, in a customised replica of the small and economical car, according to a video circulating on the internet. He was observed seated in the front without any security, driven to the hotel by his executive assistant.</p>

<p>The internet labelled the 84-year-old industrialist a "legend" for his simplicity in travelling about without much hoopla.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Ratan Tata arrives at Taj Mumbai in a Nano sitting in front seat with his driver. No security either. Exemplary simplicity personified. 💯👏🏾 <a href="https://t.co/XAbyLLoCpt">pic.twitter.com/XAbyLLoCpt</a></p>
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<p>Nano was unveiled at an auto show in January 2008 as India's cheapest car, designed to fulfil the ambition of many Indian families of owning a four-wheeler. Despite rising production costs, it was launched in 2009 with an initial price of close to Rs 1,00,000 for the basic model, as promised by Tata.</p>

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Ratan Tata, an Indian business mogul, is well-liked for his humble demeanour and grace. The industrialist cemented his fame once more when he was photographed driving to the Taj hotel in the lowly Nano, which is still India's cheapest car made by one of his group companies.

Ratan Tata, an Indian business mogul, is well-liked for his humble demeanour and grace. The industrialist cemented his fame once more when he was photographed driving to the Taj hotel in the lowly Nano, which is still India's cheapest car made by one of his group companies. The Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons was spotted arriving at Mumbai's Taj Hotel, a Tata property, in a customised replica of the small and economical car, according to a video circulating on the internet. He was observed seated in the front without any security, driven to the hotel by his executive assistant. The internet labelled the 84-year-old industrialist a "legend" for his simplicity in travelling about without much hoopla. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) × Ratan Tata arrives at Taj Mumbai in a Nano sitting in front seat with his driver. No security either. Exemplary simplicity personified. 💯👏🏾 pic.twitter.com/XAbyLLoCpt — Maya (@Sharanyashettyy) May 17, 2022 × Ratan Tata arrives at Taj Mumbai in a Nano sitting in front seat with his driver. No security either. Exemplary simplicity personified. 💯👏🏾 pic.twitter.com/XAbyLLoCpt — Maya (@Sharanyashettyy) May 17, 2022 × Nano was unveiled at an auto show in January 2008 as India's cheapest car, designed to fulfil the ambition of many Indian families of owning a four-wheeler. Despite rising production costs, it was launched in 2009 with an initial price of close to Rs 1,00,000 for the basic model, as promised by Tata. The industrialist's simplicity has wowed social media users and the admiration for him is pouring in via social media platforms. 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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<p>AG Perarivalan, who was convicted of involvement in the assassination of the former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, was freed on Wednesday (May 18) by the Supreme Court of the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rajiv Gandhi was killed by a suicide bomber while campaigning in an election in the southern Indian town of Sriperumbudur on May 21, 1991.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the same year, Perarivalan was convicted of purchasing the batteries used to detonate the bomb that killed Rajiv Gandhi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Perarivalan was on life imprisonment.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In India's top court, a bench headed by Justice L Nageswara Rao invoked extraordinary powers to grant relief to the 50-year-old Perarivalan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The so-called extraordinary powers were conferred on it under Article 142 of the Constitution of the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>What is Article 142 of the Indian Constitution?</strong>&nbsp;</p>

<p>Article 142 is often termed judicial activism. In cases and situations when law or statute is unable to provide a solution, Article 142 provides a special power to the Supreme Court of India to do "complete justice".&nbsp;</p>

<p>It is understood that such orders are enforceable nationwide as prescribed by any law made by Parliament or order of the President of India.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Definition of Article 142 in the Constitution of India&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong>"142. Enforcement of decrees and orders of Supreme Court and unless as to discovery, etc.-&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>(1) The Supreme Court in the exercise of its jurisdiction may pass such decree or make such order as is necessary for doing complete justice in any cause or matter pending before it, and any decree so passed or orders so made shall be enforceable throughout the territory of India in such manner as may be prescribed by or under any law made by Parliament and, until provision in that behalf is so made, in such manner as the President may by order prescribe.&nbsp;</p>

<p>(2) Subject to the provisions of any law made in this behalf by Parliament, the Supreme Court shall, as respects the whole of the territory of India, have all and every power to make any order for the purpose of securing the attendance of any person, the discovery or production of any documents, or the investigation or punishment of any contempt of itself."&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Instances when Article 142 was used&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong>2016:</strong> A ban on the sale of alcohol within a stipulated distance of 500 metres from the outer edge of the highway to avoid accidents due to drinking and driving.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>2014:</strong> Coal block allocation case when Supreme Court cancelled the allocation of coal blocks granted from 1993 onwards who were guilty of wrongdoing.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>1989: </strong>Article 142 was used to provide compensation to the Bhopal Gas Tragedy victims.&nbsp;</p>

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AG Perarivalan, who was convicted of involvement in the assassination of the former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, was freed on Wednesday (May 18) by the Supreme Court of the country.

AG Perarivalan, who was convicted of involvement in the assassination of the former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, was freed on Wednesday (May 18) by the Supreme Court of the country. Rajiv Gandhi was killed by a suicide bomber while campaigning in an election in the southern Indian town of Sriperumbudur on May 21, 1991. In the same year, Perarivalan was convicted of purchasing the batteries used to detonate the bomb that killed Rajiv Gandhi. Perarivalan was on life imprisonment. In India's top court, a bench headed by Justice L Nageswara Rao invoked extraordinary powers to grant relief to the 50-year-old Perarivalan. The so-called extraordinary powers were conferred on it under Article 142 of the Constitution of the country. What is Article 142 of the Indian Constitution? Article 142 is often termed judicial activism. In cases and situations when law or statute is unable to provide a solution, Article 142 provides a special power to the Supreme Court of India to do "complete justice". It is understood that such orders are enforceable nationwide as prescribed by any law made by Parliament or order of the President of India. Definition of Article 142 in the Constitution of India "142. Enforcement of decrees and orders of Supreme Court and unless as to discovery, etc.- (1) The Supreme Court in the exercise of its jurisdiction may pass such decree or make such order as is necessary for doing complete justice in any cause or matter pending before it, and any decree so passed or orders so made shall be enforceable throughout the territory of India in such manner as may be prescribed by or under any law made by Parliament and, until provision in that behalf is so made, in such manner as the President may by order prescribe. (2) Subject to the provisions of any law made in this behalf by Parliament, the Supreme Court shall, as respects the whole of the territory of India, have all and every power to make any order for the purpose of securing the attendance of any person, the discovery or production of any documents, or the investigation or punishment of any contempt of itself." Instances when Article 142 was used 2016: A ban on the sale of alcohol within a stipulated distance of 500 metres from the outer edge of the highway to avoid accidents due to drinking and driving. 2014: Coal block allocation case when Supreme Court cancelled the allocation of coal blocks granted from 1993 onwards who were guilty of wrongdoing. 1989: Article 142 was used to provide compensation to the Bhopal Gas Tragedy victims. (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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<p>An Indian&nbsp;based social media influencer has drawn ire by taking his beloved pet dog named Nawab to Kedarnath temple with him.<br />
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Many people on social media have come out in support of Nawab Tyagi and his pet-parent Rohan Tyagi, while others say that this move has hurt the religious sentiments of Hindus around the world.</p>

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<p>A four and a half-year-old husky, Nawab the dog took part in the ongoing 'Char Dham Yatra' with his Noida-based owners a few days back.</p>

<p>Nawab, who is a social media influencer in his own right, has an Instagram account with more than 74,000 followers.</p>

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<p>A video of him seeking blessings from Lord Shiva's bull, Nandi has gone viral. In the video, Nawab can be seen touching the idol's feet with his paws, which the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple committee (BKTC) has deemed as 'degrading, threatening legal action against Nawab's owners.</p>

<p>Here's a video of Nawab at Kedarnath:</p>

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<p>The temple committee has demanded stern action against Nawab's owners. The committee's CEO has lodged an FIR at the behest of committee president Ajendra Ajay.</p>

<p>As per the committee, the act by the devotee of carrying his pet to the shrine is objectionable and condemnable.</p>

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<p>Times of India reports that BKTC chairman Ajendra Ajay has alleged that "Crores of people have faith in Baba Kedarnath, their sentiments are hurt by such activities by YouTubers and vloggers. These people have no devotion, they come here only to shoot reels and videos with Bollywood songs playing in the background. It gets in the way of pilgrims who come to seek the blessings of Baba Kedarnath."</p>

<p>The incident has raised questions about YouTubers, vloggers and influencers shooting their videos in places of worship, with a senior police officer at Kedarnath commenting that they cause difficulties in security arrangements and also disrupt the journey of other pilgrims.</p>

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An Indian based social media influencer has drawn ire by taking his beloved pet dog named Nawab to Kedarnath temple with him. Many people on social media have come out in support of Nawab Tyagi and his pet-parent Rohan Tyagi, while others say that this move has hurt the religious sentiments of Hindus around the world.

An Indian based social media influencer has drawn ire by taking his beloved pet dog named Nawab to Kedarnath temple with him. Many people on social media have come out in support of Nawab Tyagi and his pet-parent Rohan Tyagi, while others say that this move has hurt the religious sentiments of Hindus around the world. Also read | Expensive coffee: Customer at Italy coffee bar calls police over price of espresso A four and a half-year-old husky, Nawab the dog took part in the ongoing 'Char Dham Yatra' with his Noida-based owners a few days back. Nawab, who is a social media influencer in his own right, has an Instagram account with more than 74,000 followers. Watch | Pakistani TikTok star faces backlash for posing next to forest fire A video of him seeking blessings from Lord Shiva's bull, Nandi has gone viral. In the video, Nawab can be seen touching the idol's feet with his paws, which the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple committee (BKTC) has deemed as 'degrading, threatening legal action against Nawab's owners. Here's a video of Nawab at Kedarnath: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nawab Tyagi Huskyindia0 (@huskyindia0) × The temple committee has demanded stern action against Nawab's owners. The committee's CEO has lodged an FIR at the behest of committee president Ajendra Ajay. As per the committee, the act by the devotee of carrying his pet to the shrine is objectionable and condemnable. Also read | Why mothers shouldn't make DIY baby formula: Here's what experts have to say Times of India reports that BKTC chairman Ajendra Ajay has alleged that "Crores of people have faith in Baba Kedarnath, their sentiments are hurt by such activities by YouTubers and vloggers. These people have no devotion, they come here only to shoot reels and videos with Bollywood songs playing in the background. It gets in the way of pilgrims who come to seek the blessings of Baba Kedarnath." The incident has raised questions about YouTubers, vloggers and influencers shooting their videos in places of worship, with a senior police officer at Kedarnath commenting that they cause difficulties in security arrangements and also disrupt the journey of other pilgrims. (With inputs from galleries) 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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<p>In a 1988 road rage case, the Supreme Court sentenced cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu to one year in prison. The Supreme Court had already granted a review of its May 2018 decision exonerating former Punjab Congress President Navjot Singh Sidhu in the 34-year-old road rage case in which Patiala resident Gurnam Singh died.</p>

<p>According to the order, Punjab police will take Sidhu into jail. Sidhu had previously been given a Rs 1,000 fine. Sidhu has now been sentenced to the maximum penalty under Section 323 of the Indian Penal Code.</p>

<p>On May 15, 2018, the Supreme Court overturned a Punjab and Haryana High Court decision convicting Sidhu of culpable homicide and imposing a three-year sentence in the case, but found him guilty of injuring an elderly citizen.</p>

<p>Navjot Sidhu was found guilty of "voluntarily causing harm to a 65-year-old man," but the Supreme Court spared him jail time and only fined him Rs 1,000.</p>

<p>In September 2018, the Supreme Court decided to hear a review petition brought by the deceased's family members and gave Sidhu notice of the hearing.</p>

<p>Navjot Sidhu, 58, has to surrender before a court to serve a year's "rigorous imprisonment". "Will submit to the majesty of law...," tweeted the former Punjab Congress chief, who had participated in a protest this morning.</p>

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<p><strong>What happened in the year 1988?</strong></p>

<p>The case concerns the death of a man named Gurnam Singh, a Patiala native, in December 1988, when Sidhu and a companion assaulted him in a road rage incident.</p>

<p>Sidhu and Rupinder Singh Sandhu allegedly parked their Gypsy in the middle of the road near Patiala's Sheranwala Gate crossing on December 27, 1988. Gurnam Singh, 65, arrived in a car at the scene and urged them to move aside.</p>

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In a 1988 road rage case, the Supreme Court sentenced cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu to one year in prison. The Supreme Court had already granted a review of its May 2018 decision exonerating former Punjab Congress President Navjot Singh Sidhu in the 34-year-old road rage case in which Patiala resident Gurnam Singh died.

In a 1988 road rage case, the Supreme Court sentenced cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu to one year in prison. The Supreme Court had already granted a review of its May 2018 decision exonerating former Punjab Congress President Navjot Singh Sidhu in the 34-year-old road rage case in which Patiala resident Gurnam Singh died. According to the order, Punjab police will take Sidhu into jail. Sidhu had previously been given a Rs 1,000 fine. Sidhu has now been sentenced to the maximum penalty under Section 323 of the Indian Penal Code. On May 15, 2018, the Supreme Court overturned a Punjab and Haryana High Court decision convicting Sidhu of culpable homicide and imposing a three-year sentence in the case, but found him guilty of injuring an elderly citizen. Navjot Sidhu was found guilty of "voluntarily causing harm to a 65-year-old man," but the Supreme Court spared him jail time and only fined him Rs 1,000. In September 2018, the Supreme Court decided to hear a review petition brought by the deceased's family members and gave Sidhu notice of the hearing. Navjot Sidhu, 58, has to surrender before a court to serve a year's "rigorous imprisonment". "Will submit to the majesty of law...," tweeted the former Punjab Congress chief, who had participated in a protest this morning. Will submit to the majesty of law …. — Navjot Singh Sidhu (@sherryontopp) May 19, 2022 × What happened in the year 1988? The case concerns the death of a man named Gurnam Singh, a Patiala native, in December 1988, when Sidhu and a companion assaulted him in a road rage incident. Sidhu and Rupinder Singh Sandhu allegedly parked their Gypsy in the middle of the road near Patiala's Sheranwala Gate crossing on December 27, 1988. Gurnam Singh, 65, arrived in a car at the scene and urged them to move aside. After that, Sidhu assaulted Singh. Before escaping, he allegedly took Singh's car keys, preventing him from seeking medical care. 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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<p>Parents of a 6-year-old child Roli Prajapati, who was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Noida, donated their daughter`s organs which managed to save as many as five lives making her the youngest organ donor in the history of AIIMS, New Delhi.</p>

<p>Roli was shot in her head after which she was rushed to the hospital. Soon, she went into coma due to the severity of the injury and then was referred to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi. After desperate failed attempts to save the little girl, the doctors declared her brain dead.</p>

<p>Senior AIIMS neurosurgeon Dr Deepak Gupta told ANI, "Roli, a six and a half-year-old girl, arrived at the hospital on April 27. She had a gunshot wound and a bullet was lodged in her brain. The brain was totally damaged. She arrived at the hospital in almost a brain dead condition. So, we talked to the family members."</p>

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<p>"We diagnosed her to be having brain death. Subsequently, our team of doctors sat with the parents and talked about organ donation. We counselled the parents and sought their consent if they would be willing to donate organs to save the lives of other children," the neurosurgeon said.</p>

<p>AIIMS doctor lauded the parents of Roli for donating the organs and saving five lives. The organs for donation are her liver, kidneys, both corneas and heart valve.</p>

<p>With this organ donation, Roli becomes the youngest donor in AIIMS Delhi history.</p>

<p>"We were very grateful to the parents for taking this step despite not knowing much about organ donation. They understood the importance of saving lives," Dr Gupta added.</p>

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<p>AIIMS neurosurgeon revealed, "We started open donation facility here way back in 1994. In fact, to the best of my knowledge, in the whole of Delhi and NCR, we haven`t had such a young donor.</p>

<p>"Dr Gupta is also looking after the organ donation activities at JPNATC Trauma Centre.</p>

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<p>Talking about donating his daughter`s organs, Roli`s father Harnarayan Pratjapati told ANI, "Dr Gupta and his team counselled us for organ donation that our child could save other lives. We thought about it and decided that she would be alive in other people`s lives and give others reason to smile."</p>

<p>Poonam Devi, the mother of Roli emotionally mentioned that her daughter has left them but managed to save the lives of other people.</p>

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Parents of a 6-year-old child Roli Prajapati, who was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Noida, donated their daughter`s organs which managed to save as many as five lives making her the youngest organ donor in the history of AIIMS, New Delhi.

Parents of a 6-year-old child Roli Prajapati, who was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Noida, donated their daughter`s organs which managed to save as many as five lives making her the youngest organ donor in the history of AIIMS, New Delhi. Roli was shot in her head after which she was rushed to the hospital. Soon, she went into coma due to the severity of the injury and then was referred to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi. After desperate failed attempts to save the little girl, the doctors declared her brain dead. Senior AIIMS neurosurgeon Dr Deepak Gupta told ANI, "Roli, a six and a half-year-old girl, arrived at the hospital on April 27. She had a gunshot wound and a bullet was lodged in her brain. The brain was totally damaged. She arrived at the hospital in almost a brain dead condition. So, we talked to the family members." Also read | Transplantation of organs from deceased COVID-19 patients is safe and possible. Here's how "We diagnosed her to be having brain death. Subsequently, our team of doctors sat with the parents and talked about organ donation. We counselled the parents and sought their consent if they would be willing to donate organs to save the lives of other children," the neurosurgeon said. AIIMS doctor lauded the parents of Roli for donating the organs and saving five lives. The organs for donation are her liver, kidneys, both corneas and heart valve. With this organ donation, Roli becomes the youngest donor in AIIMS Delhi history. "We were very grateful to the parents for taking this step despite not knowing much about organ donation. They understood the importance of saving lives," Dr Gupta added. Watch | Gravitas: Switzerland declares all adults as organ donors AIIMS neurosurgeon revealed, "We started open donation facility here way back in 1994. In fact, to the best of my knowledge, in the whole of Delhi and NCR, we haven`t had such a young donor. "Dr Gupta is also looking after the organ donation activities at JPNATC Trauma Centre. Also read | Two months after historic transplant, first person to receive gene-edited pig heart dies Talking about donating his daughter`s organs, Roli`s father Harnarayan Pratjapati told ANI, "Dr Gupta and his team counselled us for organ donation that our child could save other lives. We thought about it and decided that she would be alive in other people`s lives and give others reason to smile." Poonam Devi, the mother of Roli emotionally mentioned that her daughter has left them but managed to save the lives of other people. 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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<p>The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the civil court in Varanasi to not proceed with hearing the Gyanvapi case till it takes up the matter on Friday.</p>

<p>A bench of Justices DY Chandrachud, Surya Kant and PS Narashima was informed by advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain that lead counsel Hari Shankar Jain for the Hindu devotees in the civil suit in the case is indisposed.</p>

<p>Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain urged the court to take up the matter for hearing on Friday.</p>

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<p>Senior advocate Huzefa Ahmadi, appearing for the Committee of Management Anjuman Intezamia Masjid, said several applications have been filed across the country to "seal" various mosques and in the Gyanvapi case in Varanasi the hearing is going on and an application has been filed to "demolish" a wall around the 'wazukhana' (ablution room).</p>

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<p>Ahmadi said he cannot oppose adjournment on the grounds of health of a counsel but an undertaking should be given that Hindu devotees will not proceed with the civil court proceedings.</p>

<p>Advocate Vishnu said they are assuring the bench that the Hindu parties would not proceed with the hearing before the civil court at Varanasi. The bench recorded the submission and passed the order asking the civil court to not proceed with the hearing in the case till Friday, when it will hear the matter.</p>

<p>On May 17, the top court had directed the district magistrate of Varanasi to ensure protection of an area inside the Gyanvapi-Shringar Gauri complex where a 'Shivling' is said to have been found during a survey and allowed Muslims to offer 'namaz' and perform 'religious observances.'</p>

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The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the civil court in Varanasi to not proceed with hearing the Gyanvapi case till it takes up the matter on Friday. A bench of Justices DY Chandrachud, Surya Kant and PS Narashima was informed by advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain that lead counsel Hari Shankar Jain for the Hindu devotees in the civil suit in the case is indisposed. Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain urged the court to take up the matter for hearing on Friday. Also read | Gyanvapi: Supreme Court to hear appeal against videography survey on May 17 Senior advocate Huzefa Ahmadi, appearing for the Committee of Management Anjuman Intezamia Masjid, said several applications have been filed across the country to "seal" various mosques and in the Gyanvapi case in Varanasi the hearing is going on and an application has been filed to "demolish" a wall around the 'wazukhana' (ablution room). Watch | Gravitas: India to re-think sedition law Also read | Lord Shiva idol found in a well located in Gyanvapi mosque complex, lawyer claims Ahmadi said he cannot oppose adjournment on the grounds of health of a counsel but an undertaking should be given that Hindu devotees will not proceed with the civil court proceedings. Advocate Vishnu said they are assuring the bench that the Hindu parties would not proceed with the hearing before the civil court at Varanasi. The bench recorded the submission and passed the order asking the civil court to not proceed with the hearing in the case till Friday, when it will hear the matter. On May 17, the top court had directed the district magistrate of Varanasi to ensure protection of an area inside the Gyanvapi-Shringar Gauri complex where a 'Shivling' is said to have been found during a survey and allowed Muslims to offer 'namaz' and perform 'religious observances.' 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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<p>Climate change has made the record breaking heat waves in India and Pakistan over 100 times more likely, and also increased the chances that such events will occur more frequently in the future, according to a study by the UK Met Office.</p>

<p>The analysis released on Wednesday means extreme temperature events once expected every three centuries are now likely to happen every three years.</p>

<p>The study estimated the chances of exceeding the record temperature witnessed in April and May in 2010, which saw the highest combined average April and May temperature since 1900.</p>

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<p>The attribution study, which determines the influence of climate change on a particular weather event, shows that the natural probability of a heat wave exceeding the average temperature in 2010 was once in 312 years.</p>

<p>However, in the current climate scenario that accounts for climate change, the probabilities increase to once in every 3.1 years.</p>

<p>The scientists estimated that by the end of the century, the probability of heat wave will increase to once every 1.15 years.</p>

<p>"With temperatures exceeding 50 degrees Celsius in recent days, it is clear the current heat wave is an extreme weather event affecting communities and livelihoods," Professor Peter Stott, Met Office Science Fellow in Climate Attribution, said in a statement.</p>

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<p>Although a new record is thought likely, climate scientists will have to wait until after the end of the month, when all the temperature records for the April-May period have been collated to see whether the current heat wave will exceed the levels experienced in 2010.</p>

<p>"Spells of heat have always been a feature of the region's pre-monsoon climate during April and May," said Nikos Christidis, who produced the study.</p>

<p>"Our study shows that climate change is driving the heat intensity of these spells making record-breaking temperatures 100 times more likely. By the end of the century increasing climate change is likely to drive temperatures of these values on average every year, Christidis said.</p>

<p>The scientists adopted the peer-reviewed risk-based methodology that infers probabilities of extreme events with and without the effect of human influence from large multi-model ensembles of climate model simulations.</p>

<p>They noted that extreme pre-monsoon heatwave has eased a little after peak temperatures reached 51 degrees Celsius in Pakistan on Sunday.</p>

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<p>"However, the heat looks likely to build again from mid-week, peaking later in the week or into the weekend, with maximum temperatures again likely to reach 50 degrees Celsius in some spots, with continued very high overnight temperatures," said Paul Hutcheon, of the UK Met Office's Global Guidance Unit.</p>

<p>"Through the weekend temperatures are likely to lower again closer to average. There is also a continued enhanced risk of fires (largely from planned agricultural burning) in the region which would further add to the poor air quality. Some strong winds will lift dust plumes at times too, Hutcheon added.&nbsp;</p>

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Climate change has made the record breaking heat waves in India and Pakistan over 100 times more likely, and also increased the chances that such events will occur more frequently in the future, according to a study by the UK Met Office.

Climate change has made the record breaking heat waves in India and Pakistan over 100 times more likely, and also increased the chances that such events will occur more frequently in the future, according to a study by the UK Met Office. The analysis released on Wednesday means extreme temperature events once expected every three centuries are now likely to happen every three years. The study estimated the chances of exceeding the record temperature witnessed in April and May in 2010, which saw the highest combined average April and May temperature since 1900. Also read | Monsoon arrives in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, temperatures to drop in northern India The attribution study, which determines the influence of climate change on a particular weather event, shows that the natural probability of a heat wave exceeding the average temperature in 2010 was once in 312 years. However, in the current climate scenario that accounts for climate change, the probabilities increase to once in every 3.1 years. The scientists estimated that by the end of the century, the probability of heat wave will increase to once every 1.15 years. "With temperatures exceeding 50 degrees Celsius in recent days, it is clear the current heat wave is an extreme weather event affecting communities and livelihoods," Professor Peter Stott, Met Office Science Fellow in Climate Attribution, said in a statement. Watch | Severe heatwave grips South Asia: People struggle under scorching sun Although a new record is thought likely, climate scientists will have to wait until after the end of the month, when all the temperature records for the April-May period have been collated to see whether the current heat wave will exceed the levels experienced in 2010. "Spells of heat have always been a feature of the region's pre-monsoon climate during April and May," said Nikos Christidis, who produced the study. "Our study shows that climate change is driving the heat intensity of these spells making record-breaking temperatures 100 times more likely. By the end of the century increasing climate change is likely to drive temperatures of these values on average every year, Christidis said. The scientists adopted the peer-reviewed risk-based methodology that infers probabilities of extreme events with and without the effect of human influence from large multi-model ensembles of climate model simulations. They noted that extreme pre-monsoon heatwave has eased a little after peak temperatures reached 51 degrees Celsius in Pakistan on Sunday. Also read | Delhi grapples with water shortage amid heatwave "However, the heat looks likely to build again from mid-week, peaking later in the week or into the weekend, with maximum temperatures again likely to reach 50 degrees Celsius in some spots, with continued very high overnight temperatures," said Paul Hutcheon, of the UK Met Office's Global Guidance Unit. "Through the weekend temperatures are likely to lower again closer to average. There is also a continued enhanced risk of fires (largely from planned agricultural burning) in the region which would further add to the poor air quality. Some strong winds will lift dust plumes at times too, Hutcheon added. 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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<p>The authorities in Kanpur, which is a city in the North Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, found that a Pakistani national sold off the Ram Janki temple and some other properties, news agency IANS reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per the report, the Custodian of Enemy Property for India, which is an Indian government department empowered to appropriate property in India owned by Pakistani nationals, has now begun the process to enlist the temple and two other properties as "enemy" property.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It has been understood that notices have also been issued to those who bought the temple and dismantled it to make a restaurant.</p>

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<p>Col Sanjay Saha, who is the chief supervisor and consultant, office of the custodian of enemy property, said, "We have given two weeks to these people to respond. We are waiting for them to reply to five specific questions. No response has yet been received."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The report added that the property region in the Beconganj region was sold by a Pakistan national, who has been identified as Abid Rehman.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rehman had apparently sold the property in 1982 to a person named Mukhtar Baba, who had a cycle repair shop in the temple complex. Abid Rehman had migrated to Pakistan in 1962.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to Kanpur Municipal Corporation records, the property is still listed as a temple. On the other hand, Mukhtar Baba's son Mehmood Umar said that he had all the necessary papers and would soon respond to the query posted to him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The IANS report added that an investigation began after Shatru Sampati Sanrakshan Sangarsh Samiti filed a complaint last year.&nbsp;</p>

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The authorities in Kanpur, which is a city in the North Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, found that a Pakistani national sold off the Ram Janki temple and some other properties, news agency IANS reported.

The authorities in Kanpur, which is a city in the North Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, found that a Pakistani national sold off the Ram Janki temple and some other properties, news agency IANS reported. As per the report, the Custodian of Enemy Property for India, which is an Indian government department empowered to appropriate property in India owned by Pakistani nationals, has now begun the process to enlist the temple and two other properties as "enemy" property. It has been understood that notices have also been issued to those who bought the temple and dismantled it to make a restaurant. ALSO READ | Krishna Janmabhoomi case: Mathura court allows lawsuit seeking removal of Shahi Idgah mosque Col Sanjay Saha, who is the chief supervisor and consultant, office of the custodian of enemy property, said, "We have given two weeks to these people to respond. We are waiting for them to reply to five specific questions. No response has yet been received." The report added that the property region in the Beconganj region was sold by a Pakistan national, who has been identified as Abid Rehman. Rehman had apparently sold the property in 1982 to a person named Mukhtar Baba, who had a cycle repair shop in the temple complex. Abid Rehman had migrated to Pakistan in 1962. According to Kanpur Municipal Corporation records, the property is still listed as a temple. On the other hand, Mukhtar Baba's son Mehmood Umar said that he had all the necessary papers and would soon respond to the query posted to him. The IANS report added that an investigation began after Shatru Sampati Sanrakshan Sangarsh Samiti filed a complaint last 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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<p>A court in the North Indian state of Uttar Pradesh has allowed a petition seeking to remove the Shahi Idgah mosque in Mathura, a famous pilgrimage city in the state.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India-based news agencies reported that the Mathura court has also allowed the plea to seal the mosque near Krishna Janmabhoomi (the birthplace of Lord Krishna).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 17th-century mosque is said to be built on the land belonging to the Keshav Dev temple, the apparent birthplace of Lord Krishna.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah Mosque dispute case, the petitioners are seeking the ownership of 13.37 acres of land of Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per court documents, they also want the removal of the Shahi Idgah Mosque built there.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, the Uttar Pradesh Police has directed its units in eight districts to "remain on high alert".&nbsp;</p>

<p>As quoted by IANS, Additional Director General (Agra zone) Rajeev Krishna told reporters that he had issued instructions across eight districts of the Agra zone, which includes Mathura, to ensure security.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The ADG said that police chiefs of all the eight districts in the region have been instructed to keep a close watch on anti-social elements.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This comes in the backdrop of the Gyanvapi Masjid row as the Varanasi court is hearing a petition which claims that there are idols of Hindu Gods and goddesses in the Gyanvapi mosque complex.&nbsp;</p>

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A court in the North Indian state of Uttar Pradesh has allowed a petition seeking to remove the Shahi Idgah mosque in Mathura, a famous pilgrimage city in the state.

A court in the North Indian state of Uttar Pradesh has allowed a petition seeking to remove the Shahi Idgah mosque in Mathura, a famous pilgrimage city in the state. India-based news agencies reported that the Mathura court has also allowed the plea to seal the mosque near Krishna Janmabhoomi (the birthplace of Lord Krishna). The 17th-century mosque is said to be built on the land belonging to the Keshav Dev temple, the apparent birthplace of Lord Krishna. In the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah Mosque dispute case, the petitioners are seeking the ownership of 13.37 acres of land of Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi. As per court documents, they also want the removal of the Shahi Idgah Mosque built there. ALSO READ | India: 500-year-old Lord Shiva idol seized in Chennai city, was to be sold for $3.2 million Meanwhile, the Uttar Pradesh Police has directed its units in eight districts to "remain on high alert". As quoted by IANS, Additional Director General (Agra zone) Rajeev Krishna told reporters that he had issued instructions across eight districts of the Agra zone, which includes Mathura, to ensure security. The ADG said that police chiefs of all the eight districts in the region have been instructed to keep a close watch on anti-social elements. This comes in the backdrop of the Gyanvapi Masjid row as the Varanasi court is hearing a petition which claims that there are idols of Hindu Gods and goddesses in the Gyanvapi mosque complex. (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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<p>The late General Bipin Rawat once said that if the Indian textile sector can invent and manufacture the apparel required to maintain its soldiers in harsh temperatures across the country, the Indian armed forces will fully restrict the import of such clothing.</p>

<p>Armed with indigenous clothing systems developed by AROO, India's first military start-up specialising in defence apparel, soldiers are no longer reliant on imports for extreme cold-weather clothing systems (ECWCS).</p>

<p>ECWCS is a three-layer modular clothing system meant to keep the body warm in temperatures as low as minus 50 degrees Celsius when worn simultaneously. Soldiers wear it in high-altitude environments, including the world's highest battleground, the Siachen Glacier.</p>

<p>In the second half of 2021, the first set of around 41,000 ECWCS was delivered.</p>

<p>Because the Army is confidence in the product, it has reordered the indigenous ECWCS rather than importing it from Switzerland, Vietnam, or even Sri Lanka, as it had previously done.</p>

<p>While AROO conducts product research, manufacturing is done by another company with which it has a partnership. AROO began delivering the next set of ECWCS last week, through its Bengaluru-based manufacturing partner – the third since completing field trials in 2017.</p>

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The late General Bipin Rawat once said that if the Indian textile sector can invent and manufacture the apparel required to maintain its soldiers in harsh temperatures across the country, the Indian armed forces will fully restrict the import of such clothing.

The late General Bipin Rawat once said that if the Indian textile sector can invent and manufacture the apparel required to maintain its soldiers in harsh temperatures across the country, the Indian armed forces will fully restrict the import of such clothing. Armed with indigenous clothing systems developed by AROO, India's first military start-up specialising in defence apparel, soldiers are no longer reliant on imports for extreme cold-weather clothing systems (ECWCS). ECWCS is a three-layer modular clothing system meant to keep the body warm in temperatures as low as minus 50 degrees Celsius when worn simultaneously. Soldiers wear it in high-altitude environments, including the world's highest battleground, the Siachen Glacier. In the second half of 2021, the first set of around 41,000 ECWCS was delivered. Because the Army is confidence in the product, it has reordered the indigenous ECWCS rather than importing it from Switzerland, Vietnam, or even Sri Lanka, as it had previously done. While AROO conducts product research, manufacturing is done by another company with which it has a partnership. AROO began delivering the next set of ECWCS last week, through its Bengaluru-based manufacturing partner – the third since completing field trials in 2017. 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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<p>As per the weather forecasting agency, India Meteorological Department (IMD), the southwest monsoon entered Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Monday (May 16), marking the start of the four months of seasonal rains that are critical to the primarily agri-dependent economy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the arrival of the monsoon season in the islands was a day late, as per the IMD.</p>

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<p>The weather department said that the rainfall has been falling in the islands and surrounding areas due to intensifying south-westerly winds in the lower troposphere.&nbsp;</p>

<p>IMD in a statement stated, “Conditions are favourable for further advance of southwest monsoon into some more parts of south Bay of Bengal, entire Andaman Sea &amp; Andaman Islands and some parts of east-central Bay of Bengal during next 2-3 days."</p>

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<p>According to the India Meteorological Department, the temperature in the national capital dropped to 42.4 degrees Celsius on Monday (May 16) after reaching 45.6 degrees Celsius a day earlier.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The weather agency said thunderstorms and rains are forecast to deliver further relief from the sweltering heat portions of northern India during the following few days.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In&nbsp;areas of Gurugram, Haryana, the temperature dropped to 44.7 degrees Celsius from 48.1 degrees Celsius on Sunday (May 15).</p>

<p>Amritsar, Punjab, saw a high of 42.6 degrees Celsius down four degrees from a day before.&nbsp;</p>

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As per the weather forecasting agency, India Meteorological Department (IMD), the southwest monsoon entered Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Monday (May 16), marking the start of the four months of seasonal rains that are critical to the primarily agri-dependent economy.

As per the weather forecasting agency, India Meteorological Department (IMD), the southwest monsoon entered Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Monday (May 16), marking the start of the four months of seasonal rains that are critical to the primarily agri-dependent economy. However, the arrival of the monsoon season in the islands was a day late, as per the IMD. Also read | India’s capital Delhi sizzles as max temp breaches 49 degrees mark, minor relief likely from Monday The weather department said that the rainfall has been falling in the islands and surrounding areas due to intensifying south-westerly winds in the lower troposphere. IMD in a statement stated, “Conditions are favourable for further advance of southwest monsoon into some more parts of south Bay of Bengal, entire Andaman Sea & Andaman Islands and some parts of east-central Bay of Bengal during next 2-3 days." Watch | Severe heatwave grips south Asia, over a billion affected in India and Pakistan According to the India Meteorological Department, the temperature in the national capital dropped to 42.4 degrees Celsius on Monday (May 16) after reaching 45.6 degrees Celsius a day earlier. The weather agency said thunderstorms and rains are forecast to deliver further relief from the sweltering heat portions of northern India during the following few days. Also read | Delhi grapples with water shortage amid heatwave In areas of Gurugram, Haryana, the temperature dropped to 44.7 degrees Celsius from 48.1 degrees Celsius on Sunday (May 15). Amritsar, Punjab, saw a high of 42.6 degrees Celsius down four degrees from a day before. WATCH WION LIVE HERE: (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>May 18 is a special date for India. It is linked with a development which brought immense pride to the nation. Well, wondering what it is? On May 18, 1974, ‘Smiling Buddha’ operation was carried out. It was actually the first successful nuclear bomb test conducted by India in Rajasthan state's Pokhran. The ‘Smiling Buddha’ was the code name assigned to the operation. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Although it was a peaceful test, India had entered a small list of nations, who had conducted a nuclear test. It was the sixth country in the world to do so. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The test was held under the supervision of India's nuclear research institute Bhabha Atomic Research Centre’s (BARC) then director Raja Ramanna. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The operation was called 'Smiling Buddha' as it was conducted on Buddha Purnima that year. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the test, Dr Ramanna seems to have told the then prime minister Indira Gandhi, "The Buddha has smiled." &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>On September 7, 1972, the plan had started when the then PM Gandhi authorised the scientists of BARC to detonate an indigenously designed nuclear device. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the operation was successful, India became the first nation outside the five permanent United Nations Security Council (UNSC) members to hold the test. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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May 18 is a special date for India. It is linked with a development which brought immense pride to the nation. Well, wondering what it is? On May 18, 1974, ‘Smiling Buddha’ operation was carried out. It was actually the first successful nuclear bomb test conducted by India in Rajasthan state's Pokhran. The ‘Smiling Buddha’ was the code name assigned to the operation. Although it was a peaceful test, India had entered a small list of nations, who had conducted a nuclear test. It was the sixth country in the world to do so. Also Read: PM Modi to take part in G7 Summit next month The test was held under the supervision of India's nuclear research institute Bhabha Atomic Research Centre’s (BARC) then director Raja Ramanna. The operation was called 'Smiling Buddha' as it was conducted on Buddha Purnima that year. After the test, Dr Ramanna seems to have told the then prime minister Indira Gandhi, "The Buddha has smiled." Watch: India launches indigenous 5G Testbed to reduce reliance on foreign facilities × On September 7, 1972, the plan had started when the then PM Gandhi authorised the scientists of BARC to detonate an indigenously designed nuclear device. After the operation was successful, India became the first nation outside the five permanent United Nations Security Council (UNSC) members to hold the test. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will take part in the G7 Summit due to take place under German presidency next month. The summit will take place from June 26 to June 28 June 2022 at Schloss Elmau in the Bavarian Alps, Germany. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz had formally extended the invite to PM Modi during his bilateral visit to Berlin earlier this month. The G7 summit is happening in the shadow of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, something that will strongly dominate the agenda.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Since 2019, this is the 4th consecutive time that India has been considered to attend the summit. In 2019, under French Presidency of the grouping PM Modi was invited to take part in the summit.</p>

<p>This will be PM Modi's second visit to Germany in matter of 2 months. PM Modi was in Germany early this month. It was first in-person meet between him and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.</p>

<p>One of the key outcomes of this meet was an announcement on the establishment of the Green and Sustainable Development Partnership. Under the "green" partnership, Berlin agreed to make an advance commitment of 10 billion Euros of new and additional development assistance till 2030. The countries have also decided to work towards projects in two African countries and one Latin American country. These projects are: Agri-business for women in Malawi, innovative production of potato seed project in Cameroon, and emulation of India's MGNREGA as part of rural social protection in Peru.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, India will be taking part in the meet of G7 development ministers in Berlin on Wednesday and Thursday (May 18th and 19th). The meeting is being hosted by Germany's Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development Svenja Schulze. A key outcome of development ministers' meet will be the launch of the global alliance on food security. The launch is key event even as Russian invasion of Ukraine impacts global supply chain and pushes prices of commodities, especially food, high.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Secretary (Economic Relations) in Ministry of External Affairs Dammu Ravi will represent India in the meetings.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Tuesday, he held a meeting with Jochen Flasbarth, State Secretary in the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development. The Indian mission in Germany in a tweet said, "Discussions focused on further intensifying our cooperation in the field of climate action, development partnership and through G7."&nbsp;</p>

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will take part in the G7 Summit due to take place under German presidency next month. The summit will take place from June 26 to June 28 June 2022 at Schloss Elmau in the Bavarian Alps, Germany. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz had formally extended the invite to PM Modi during his bilateral visit to Berlin earlier this month. The G7 summit is happening in the shadow of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, something that will strongly dominate the agenda. Since 2019, this is the 4th consecutive time that India has been considered to attend the summit. In 2019, under French Presidency of the grouping PM Modi was invited to take part in the summit. This will be PM Modi's second visit to Germany in matter of 2 months. PM Modi was in Germany early this month. It was first in-person meet between him and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. One of the key outcomes of this meet was an announcement on the establishment of the Green and Sustainable Development Partnership. Under the "green" partnership, Berlin agreed to make an advance commitment of 10 billion Euros of new and additional development assistance till 2030. The countries have also decided to work towards projects in two African countries and one Latin American country. These projects are: Agri-business for women in Malawi, innovative production of potato seed project in Cameroon, and emulation of India's MGNREGA as part of rural social protection in Peru. Meanwhile, India will be taking part in the meet of G7 development ministers in Berlin on Wednesday and Thursday (May 18th and 19th). The meeting is being hosted by Germany's Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development Svenja Schulze. A key outcome of development ministers' meet will be the launch of the global alliance on food security. The launch is key event even as Russian invasion of Ukraine impacts global supply chain and pushes prices of commodities, especially food, high. Secretary (Economic Relations) in Ministry of External Affairs Dammu Ravi will represent India in the meetings. On Tuesday, he held a meeting with Jochen Flasbarth, State Secretary in the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development. The Indian mission in Germany in a tweet said, "Discussions focused on further intensifying our cooperation in the field of climate action, development partnership and through G7." Thank you @JochenFlasbarth for the excellent meeting with Mr. Dammu Ravi, Secretary(ER) and #AmbHarishParvathaneni. Discussions focused on further intensifying our cooperation in the field of climate action, development partnership and through G7. pic.twitter.com/EJQ5dwdgsL — India in Germany (@eoiberlin) May 17, 2022 × Countries invited to attend the G7 development ministers' meet include, India, Indonesia, Senegal, Vietnam, South Africa. Importantly, this is the first of G7 meetings India is attending under German presidency of the grouping. Key agenda include, Infrastructure investments for sustainable development, Climate, energy and development partnerships for climate neutrality, Access to vaccines and climate neutrality, among others. 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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<p>India is going to build its first underwater road-cum-rail tunnels across the Brahmaputra river in the eastern state of Assam at an estimated cost of Rs 7,000 crore or $902,592.</p>

<p>Making the announcement, the Railway Ministry and Road Transport Ministry said the project is being planned along with the Border Road Organisation (BRO).</p>

<p>Three tunnels will be made in the project, out of which one will be for roadways, the second for railways, and the third for emergency purposes, and all of them will be inter-connected with cross passage.</p>

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<p>Every tunnel will be 9.8 km long and will integrate the railway and highways via the Jamurihat-Silghat axis towards Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.</p>

<p>The tunnels, which can be used for both civilian and strategic purposes, will take off from about 9 km upstream of the existing Kaliabhomora (Tezpur) road bridge.</p>

<p>They will act as a point of connection between the Dhaliabil railway station on the northern bank of the Brahmaputra and the Jakhlabandha railway station on the south bank.</p>

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<p>According to the minutes of a chaired by the Railway Ministry, "After discussion on the issue, it was decided that since rail-cum-road underwater tunnel alignment is an essential requirement of the Ministry of Defence, the same may be considered further by the Northeast Frontier Railway subject to technical suitability.''</p>

<p>''However, the cost estimate needs to be revisited by BRO and should be done carefully. The BRO/Road Transport Ministry was also advised to confirm about the funding of the project.''</p>

<p>The project can also be funded by the Defence Ministry to make it an engineering marvel and also benefit the country.</p>

<p>Previously, a project with an estimated expenditure of Rs 12,800 crore ($1.6 million) was proposed by the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) to build twin tunnels only for vehicles.</p>

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India is going to build its first underwater road-cum-rail tunnels across the Brahmaputra river in the eastern state of Assam at an estimated cost of Rs 7,000 crore or $902,592.

India is going to build its first underwater road-cum-rail tunnels across the Brahmaputra river in the eastern state of Assam at an estimated cost of Rs 7,000 crore or $902,592. Making the announcement, the Railway Ministry and Road Transport Ministry said the project is being planned along with the Border Road Organisation (BRO). Three tunnels will be made in the project, out of which one will be for roadways, the second for railways, and the third for emergency purposes, and all of them will be inter-connected with cross passage. Also see | India's tallest bridge, higher than the Eiffel Tower, which can withstand explosions. See breathtaking pics! Every tunnel will be 9.8 km long and will integrate the railway and highways via the Jamurihat-Silghat axis towards Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. The tunnels, which can be used for both civilian and strategic purposes, will take off from about 9 km upstream of the existing Kaliabhomora (Tezpur) road bridge. They will act as a point of connection between the Dhaliabil railway station on the northern bank of the Brahmaputra and the Jakhlabandha railway station on the south bank. Also read | Mysterious tunnel from British-era discovered at Legislative Assembly of India's capital According to the minutes of a chaired by the Railway Ministry, "After discussion on the issue, it was decided that since rail-cum-road underwater tunnel alignment is an essential requirement of the Ministry of Defence, the same may be considered further by the Northeast Frontier Railway subject to technical suitability.'' ''However, the cost estimate needs to be revisited by BRO and should be done carefully. The BRO/Road Transport Ministry was also advised to confirm about the funding of the project.'' The project can also be funded by the Defence Ministry to make it an engineering marvel and also benefit the country. Previously, a project with an estimated expenditure of Rs 12,800 crore ($1.6 million) was proposed by the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) to build twin tunnels only for vehicles. Watch WION's live TV here:

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<p>According to reports, the Biden administration is preparing a military package for India to ensure it reduces its dependence on Russian weapons.</p>

<p>Bloomberg media reported the package included foreign military financing of $500 million. It is however unclear what kind of weapons are on offer for the Indian military.</p>

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<p>India has been dependent on Russian military weapons for decades with the S-400 missile defence system being the latest on its acquisition list.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In October 2018, India had signed a $5 billion deal with Russia to buy five units of the S-400 air defence missile systems. Russia recently said it had begun the delivery of the surface-to-air missile systems.</p>

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<p>Two US Senators India Caucus co-chairs Mark Warner and John Cornyn had urged President Joe Biden to waive possible sanctions against India over its purchase of Russia's S-400 air defence system.</p>

<p>The US had earlier imposed sanctions on Russia under the stringent Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA). The law provides punitive action against countries purchasing defence hardware from Russia.</p>

<p>The US had warned India could invite sanctions over the CAATSA act, however, the Biden administration hasn't gone forward with the sanctions against India so far.</p>

<p>According to Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), India imported 49 per cent of arms from Russia between 2016 and 2020 and in the period between 2011-15, Russia accounted for 69 per cent of India's total arms imports.</p>

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According to reports, the Biden administration is preparing a military package for India to ensure it reduces its dependence on Russian weapons. Bloomberg media reported the package included foreign military financing of $500 million.

According to reports, the Biden administration is preparing a military package for India to ensure it reduces its dependence on Russian weapons. Bloomberg media reported the package included foreign military financing of $500 million. It is however unclear what kind of weapons are on offer for the Indian military. Also Read in Pics: Russia plans next generation hypersonic missiles: What is it? India has been dependent on Russian military weapons for decades with the S-400 missile defence system being the latest on its acquisition list. In October 2018, India had signed a $5 billion deal with Russia to buy five units of the S-400 air defence missile systems. Russia recently said it had begun the delivery of the surface-to-air missile systems. Watch: Will the Russian invasion end this year? Ukraine gives a tentative timeline Two US Senators India Caucus co-chairs Mark Warner and John Cornyn had urged President Joe Biden to waive possible sanctions against India over its purchase of Russia's S-400 air defence system. The US had earlier imposed sanctions on Russia under the stringent Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA). The law provides punitive action against countries purchasing defence hardware from Russia. The US had warned India could invite sanctions over the CAATSA act, however, the Biden administration hasn't gone forward with the sanctions against India so far. According to Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), India imported 49 per cent of arms from Russia between 2016 and 2020 and in the period between 2011-15, Russia accounted for 69 per cent of India's total arms imports. (With inputs from Agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>Latest satellite images have come to the fore, showing China’s increased infrastructure activity close to the Indian borders near the northern Ladakh territory.</p>

<p>The image&nbsp;shows China’s People's Liberation Army making a massive bridge to carry heavier vehicles near the Pangong Tso Lake—the 135-km-long landlocked lake that is partly in the Ladakh region and partly in Tibet and has witnessed skirmishes between India and China since May 2020.</p>

<p>According to a report in The Print, this is the second bridge that China is building over the territory held by it at&nbsp;Pangong Tso. The report claims that it is capable of carrying armoured columns.</p>

<p>The report states that the first bridge—whose construction started at the end of 2021 and finished in April—will be used as a service bridge for the construction of the second.</p>

<p>Quoting defence sources, the report claimed that China is using the first bridge to install its cranes and bring other construction materials. The new bridge is right next to the bridge built earlier. This new bridge is much bigger and wider than the previous one.</p>

<p>The source said that China's construction of the new bridge was seen three weeks ago.</p>

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<p>The sources further said that the aim of constructing these bridges is to move their heavy armoury vehicles close to the Indian border and have multiple routes to counter any possible operations by the Indian forces on the southern banks of the Pangong Tso in the future.</p>

<p>This comes at a time when the stand-off between India and China in Ladakh enters its third year. In May 2020, Indian and Chinese forces engaged in an aggressive melee along the border, including disputed&nbsp;Pangong Lake&nbsp;in&nbsp;Ladakh&nbsp;and the&nbsp;Tibet Autonomous Region.</p>

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<p>The skirmish was said to have been triggered after the Chinese forces objected to the Indian road construction at the Galwan Valley.</p>

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<p>The fight led to casualties on both sides. While the Indian Army lost 20 soldiers, the Chinese side allegedly lost over 40 troops—which Beijing has not officially acknowledged.</p>

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Latest satellite images have come to the fore, showing China’s increased infrastructure activity close to the Indian borders near the northern Ladakh territory. The image shows China’s People's Liberation Army making a massive bridge to carry heavier vehicles near the Pangong Tso Lake—the 135-km-long landlocked lake that is partly in the Ladakh region and partly in Tibet and has witnessed skirmishes between India and China since May 2020.

Latest satellite images have come to the fore, showing China’s increased infrastructure activity close to the Indian borders near the northern Ladakh territory. The image shows China’s People's Liberation Army making a massive bridge to carry heavier vehicles near the Pangong Tso Lake—the 135-km-long landlocked lake that is partly in the Ladakh region and partly in Tibet and has witnessed skirmishes between India and China since May 2020. According to a report in The Print, this is the second bridge that China is building over the territory held by it at Pangong Tso. The report claims that it is capable of carrying armoured columns. The report states that the first bridge—whose construction started at the end of 2021 and finished in April—will be used as a service bridge for the construction of the second. Quoting defence sources, the report claimed that China is using the first bridge to install its cranes and bring other construction materials. The new bridge is right next to the bridge built earlier. This new bridge is much bigger and wider than the previous one. The source said that China's construction of the new bridge was seen three weeks ago. Watch | Gravitas: China blows up replica of Taiwan's naval base The sources further said that the aim of constructing these bridges is to move their heavy armoury vehicles close to the Indian border and have multiple routes to counter any possible operations by the Indian forces on the southern banks of the Pangong Tso in the future. This comes at a time when the stand-off between India and China in Ladakh enters its third year. In May 2020, Indian and Chinese forces engaged in an aggressive melee along the border, including disputed Pangong Lake in Ladakh and the Tibet Autonomous Region. Also read | Exclusive | China has built three mobile towers close to LAC, claims LAHDC councillor The skirmish was said to have been triggered after the Chinese forces objected to the Indian road construction at the Galwan Valley. Also read | India, Australia and Japan imported most arms in last 5 years: SIPRI The fight led to casualties on both sides. While the Indian Army lost 20 soldiers, the Chinese side allegedly lost over 40 troops—which Beijing has not officially acknowledged. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

India-China border dispute: China constructing massive bridge near Indian border, says report

<p>Invoking its extraordinary power under Article 142 of the Constitution, the Indian Supreme Court Wednesday ordered the release of A G Perarivalan, who has served over 30 years in jail in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case.</p>

<p>A bench headed by Justice L Nageswara Rao said the Tamil Nadu state cabinet's advice recommending the premature release of all seven convicts in the case was binding on the governor.</p>

<p>The apex court also discarded the Centre's argument that the president exclusively has the power to grant pardon in a case under section 302 the Indian Penal Code, saying this would render article 161 (power of governor to grant pardon) functionless.</p>

<p>The bench, also comprising Justice B R Gavai, held that states have the power to advise and aid the governor in case of pleas of pardon under article 161 made by convicts in murder cases.</p>

<p>Article 142 of the Constitution deals with the Supreme Court's power to exercise its jurisdiction and pass order for doing complete justice in any cause or matter pending before it. The article was also used in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute case.</p>

<p>The Centre had earlier defended the Tamil Nadu governor's decision to send the mercy plea of Perarivalan to the president.</p>

<p>Additional Solicitor General K M Nataraj had said that only the president can decide the plea regarding remission, commutation and mercy plea of an individual convicted under the central law.</p>

<p>On March 9, the top court had granted bail to Perarivalan while taking note of his long incarceration and no history of complaints when out on parole.</p>

<p>The top court has been hearing pleas including the one in which Perarivalan sought suspension of his life sentence in the case till the Multi Disciplanary Monitoring Agency (MDMA) probe is completed.</p>

<p>The CBI, in its affidavit of November 20, 2020, had told the apex court that the Tamil Nadu governor has to take a call on grant of remission to Perarivalan.</p>

<p>Later, the governor referred the mercy plea to the President of India saying he does not have the power to decide it.</p>

<p>The mercy plea has been pending since then and the apex court said till the time the legal issue over the power to grant remission is decided, it would grant the bail to the convict.</p>

<p>The CBI had said Perarivalan was not the subject matter of further investigation carried out by the CBI-led MDMA which is conducting a probe on the aspect of larger conspiracy as per the mandate of the Jain Commission report.</p>

<p>The Jain commission of inquiry in the assassination of the former prime minister has recommended a probe into the larger conspiracy by MDMA, and it required monitoring /tracking of absconding suspects and the role of Sri Lankan and Indian nationals in the case.</p>

<p>The state government had earlier told the top court that the Cabinet had already passed a resolution, on September 9, 2018, recommending to the governor to prematurely release all seven convicts in the case.</p>

<p>The MDMA was set up in 1998 on the recommendations of the Justice M C Jain Commission of Inquiry which had probed the conspiracy aspect of Gandhi's assassination.<br />
Gandhi was assassinated on the night of May 21, 1991, at a poll rally in Tamil Nadu's Sriperumbudur by a woman suicide bomber, identified as Dhanu. Fourteen others, including Dhanu herself, were also killed.</p>

<p>Gandhi's assassination was probably the first case in the country of suicide bombing which had claimed the life of a high-profile leader.</p>

<p>In its May 1999 order, the top court had upheld the death sentence of four convicts -- Perarivalan, Murugan, Santham and Nalini.</p>

<p>In April 2000, the Tamil Nadu governor had commuted the death sentence of Nalini on the basis of the state government's recommendation and an appeal by former Congress president and Rajiv Gandhi's widow Sonia Gandhi.</p>

<p>On February 18, 2014, the top court had commuted the death sentence of Perarivalan to life imprisonment, along with that of two other prisoners -- Santhan and Murugan -- on the grounds of an 11-year delay in deciding their mercy pleas by the Centre.</p>


Invoking its extraordinary power under Article 142 of the Constitution, the Indian Supreme Court Wednesday ordered the release of A G Perarivalan, who has served over 30 years in jail in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case.

Invoking its extraordinary power under Article 142 of the Constitution, the Indian Supreme Court Wednesday ordered the release of A G Perarivalan, who has served over 30 years in jail in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case. A bench headed by Justice L Nageswara Rao said the Tamil Nadu state cabinet's advice recommending the premature release of all seven convicts in the case was binding on the governor. The apex court also discarded the Centre's argument that the president exclusively has the power to grant pardon in a case under section 302 the Indian Penal Code, saying this would render article 161 (power of governor to grant pardon) functionless. The bench, also comprising Justice B R Gavai, held that states have the power to advise and aid the governor in case of pleas of pardon under article 161 made by convicts in murder cases. Article 142 of the Constitution deals with the Supreme Court's power to exercise its jurisdiction and pass order for doing complete justice in any cause or matter pending before it. The article was also used in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute case. The Centre had earlier defended the Tamil Nadu governor's decision to send the mercy plea of Perarivalan to the president. Additional Solicitor General K M Nataraj had said that only the president can decide the plea regarding remission, commutation and mercy plea of an individual convicted under the central law. On March 9, the top court had granted bail to Perarivalan while taking note of his long incarceration and no history of complaints when out on parole. The top court has been hearing pleas including the one in which Perarivalan sought suspension of his life sentence in the case till the Multi Disciplanary Monitoring Agency (MDMA) probe is completed. The CBI, in its affidavit of November 20, 2020, had told the apex court that the Tamil Nadu governor has to take a call on grant of remission to Perarivalan. Later, the governor referred the mercy plea to the President of India saying he does not have the power to decide it. The mercy plea has been pending since then and the apex court said till the time the legal issue over the power to grant remission is decided, it would grant the bail to the convict. The CBI had said Perarivalan was not the subject matter of further investigation carried out by the CBI-led MDMA which is conducting a probe on the aspect of larger conspiracy as per the mandate of the Jain Commission report. The Jain commission of inquiry in the assassination of the former prime minister has recommended a probe into the larger conspiracy by MDMA, and it required monitoring /tracking of absconding suspects and the role of Sri Lankan and Indian nationals in the case. The state government had earlier told the top court that the Cabinet had already passed a resolution, on September 9, 2018, recommending to the governor to prematurely release all seven convicts in the case. The MDMA was set up in 1998 on the recommendations of the Justice M C Jain Commission of Inquiry which had probed the conspiracy aspect of Gandhi's assassination. Gandhi was assassinated on the night of May 21, 1991, at a poll rally in Tamil Nadu's Sriperumbudur by a woman suicide bomber, identified as Dhanu. Fourteen others, including Dhanu herself, were also killed. Gandhi's assassination was probably the first case in the country of suicide bombing which had claimed the life of a high-profile leader. In its May 1999 order, the top court had upheld the death sentence of four convicts -- Perarivalan, Murugan, Santham and Nalini. In April 2000, the Tamil Nadu governor had commuted the death sentence of Nalini on the basis of the state government's recommendation and an appeal by former Congress president and Rajiv Gandhi's widow Sonia Gandhi. On February 18, 2014, the top court had commuted the death sentence of Perarivalan to life imprisonment, along with that of two other prisoners -- Santhan and Murugan -- on the grounds of an 11-year delay in deciding their mercy pleas by the Centre.

Indian Supreme Court orders release of Rajiv Gandhi assassination case convict A G Perarivalan

<p>If everything had gone well, the seller would have been richer by Rs 25 crore&nbsp;or $3.2 million and the buyers would have been owners of a rare Lord Shiva idol, said to be&nbsp;500 years old. That's where the twist in the tale lies. The buyers were undercover cops of the Tamil Nadu Police Idol Wing, whereas the sellers were art thieves.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Based on information regarding the sale of an antique Greenstone Shiva Lingam with a metal idol,&nbsp;Idol Wing CID DGP Dr Jayanth Murali, IPS, ordered his team to carry out a clandestine operation. They approached the sellers at Poonamalle&nbsp;near Chennai, posing as wealthy art collectors and even agreed upon the quoted price of Rs 25 crore.&nbsp;As the so-called sellers&nbsp;took out the idol from their secret closet, the cops nabbed the two accused and secured the idol.</p>

<p>"It is Eka Mukha linga with metal naagabaranam fixed permanently. At the bottom of the naagabaranam, it characteristically has the five faces of Lord Shiva portraying the attributes like damaru, soolam, snake etc. And at the backside of the snake hoods, the garudalvar is represented in a flying position," read the observations about the idol.</p>

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<p>According to experts, this idol is said to be over 500 years old and could possibly belong to Nepal. The police said that the provenance of the idol is under investigation and that more details would emerge when the remaining two accused are nabbed.</p>

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If everything had gone well, the seller would have been richer by Rs 25 crore or $3.2 million and the buyers would have been owners of a rare Lord Shiva idol, said to be 500 years old.

If everything had gone well, the seller would have been richer by Rs 25 crore or $3.2 million and the buyers would have been owners of a rare Lord Shiva idol, said to be 500 years old. That's where the twist in the tale lies. The buyers were undercover cops of the Tamil Nadu Police Idol Wing, whereas the sellers were art thieves. Based on information regarding the sale of an antique Greenstone Shiva Lingam with a metal idol, Idol Wing CID DGP Dr Jayanth Murali, IPS, ordered his team to carry out a clandestine operation. They approached the sellers at Poonamalle near Chennai, posing as wealthy art collectors and even agreed upon the quoted price of Rs 25 crore. As the so-called sellers took out the idol from their secret closet, the cops nabbed the two accused and secured the idol. "It is Eka Mukha linga with metal naagabaranam fixed permanently. At the bottom of the naagabaranam, it characteristically has the five faces of Lord Shiva portraying the attributes like damaru, soolam, snake etc. And at the backside of the snake hoods, the garudalvar is represented in a flying position," read the observations about the idol. Also read | India: Search & Rescue underway for 3rd day; 2 rescued, 3 dead, at quarry accident According to experts, this idol is said to be over 500 years old and could possibly belong to Nepal. The police said that the provenance of the idol is under investigation and that more details would emerge when the remaining two accused are nabbed. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

India: 500-year-old Lord Shiva idol seized in Chennai city, was to be sold for $3.2 million

<p>The Indian government has signed key fertilizer pacts with Jordan as supplies, and prices of the key the agriculture commodity get impacted due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. India's Chemicals and&nbsp;Fertilizers Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya was in the West Asian country from Friday to Sunday for securing long and short-term supplies of fertilizers.</p>

<p>Russia has been among the largest exporter of fertilizer, while India has been one of the largest importers. Like other commodities, worries are growing about the prices and supply of fertilizer as the conflict continues in eastern Europe. The impact on fertilizers will impact the prices of agriculture products including wheat whose prices in the international market has already skyrocketed. This has especially impacted developing and underdeveloped countries.</p>

<p>During the visit, pacts were signed with Jordan Phosphate Mining Company (JPMC) for supplies of 30 LMT Rock Phosphate, 2.50 LMT DAP, 1 LMT phosphoric acid for the current year with the Indian public, cooperative and private sector companies. phosphorus fertilizers, DAP or Di-ammonium Phosphate are key for the overall health and growth of crops. Additionally, a long-term pact has been signed for 5 years for annual supplies of 2.75 LMT Units of Muriate of potash (MoP) which will be increased increase every year up to 3.25 LMT.</p>

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<p>Minister Mansukh in Jordan said, "we have taken proactive steps to ensure adequate supply to the farmers ahead of the Kharif season both with ramping up domestic production and partnerships with other countries". Traditionally, fertilizer has been key commodity India imports from Jordan. In fact, India has been the largest buyer of phosphatic and potassic fertilizers from the west Asian country. Jordan is allocating almost 25 per cent&nbsp;of their production of MOP to India.</p>

<p>In the past, a Joint venture project worth US$ 860 million between the Jordan Phosphate Mines Company (JPMC) and the Indian Farmers Fertilizers Cooperative (IFFCO) for the manufacturing of Phosphoric Acid has been set up in Eshidiya. It was inaugurated during the 2015 visit of the then Indian President Pranab Mukherjee to the country. During the Jordan visit, the Indian minister visited Jordan Phosphate Mining Company (JPMC) mines and the Phosphoric Acid production facilities set up by Jordan India Fertilizer Company (JIFCO). The Indian delegation also visited Arab Potash headquarters.</p>

<p>And not just Jordan, India has been in touch with Israel for the supply of Muriate of Potash (MOP). In March, the Indian government's Indian Potash Limited (IPL) signed a pact with Israel Chemicals Limited (ICL) for the supply of Muriate of Potash (MOP) for the period 2022 to 2027 with a yearly quantity of 6 to 6.5 LMT Units.</p>


The Indian government has signed key fertilizer pacts with Jordan as supplies, and prices of the key the agriculture commodity get impacted due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

The Indian government has signed key fertilizer pacts with Jordan as supplies, and prices of the key the agriculture commodity get impacted due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. India's Chemicals and Fertilizers Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya was in the West Asian country from Friday to Sunday for securing long and short-term supplies of fertilizers. Russia has been among the largest exporter of fertilizer, while India has been one of the largest importers. Like other commodities, worries are growing about the prices and supply of fertilizer as the conflict continues in eastern Europe. The impact on fertilizers will impact the prices of agriculture products including wheat whose prices in the international market has already skyrocketed. This has especially impacted developing and underdeveloped countries. During the visit, pacts were signed with Jordan Phosphate Mining Company (JPMC) for supplies of 30 LMT Rock Phosphate, 2.50 LMT DAP, 1 LMT phosphoric acid for the current year with the Indian public, cooperative and private sector companies. phosphorus fertilizers, DAP or Di-ammonium Phosphate are key for the overall health and growth of crops. Additionally, a long-term pact has been signed for 5 years for annual supplies of 2.75 LMT Units of Muriate of potash (MoP) which will be increased increase every year up to 3.25 LMT. Minister Mansukh in Jordan said, "we have taken proactive steps to ensure adequate supply to the farmers ahead of the Kharif season both with ramping up domestic production and partnerships with other countries". Traditionally, fertilizer has been key commodity India imports from Jordan. In fact, India has been the largest buyer of phosphatic and potassic fertilizers from the west Asian country. Jordan is allocating almost 25 per cent of their production of MOP to India. In the past, a Joint venture project worth US$ 860 million between the Jordan Phosphate Mines Company (JPMC) and the Indian Farmers Fertilizers Cooperative (IFFCO) for the manufacturing of Phosphoric Acid has been set up in Eshidiya. It was inaugurated during the 2015 visit of the then Indian President Pranab Mukherjee to the country. During the Jordan visit, the Indian minister visited Jordan Phosphate Mining Company (JPMC) mines and the Phosphoric Acid production facilities set up by Jordan India Fertilizer Company (JIFCO). The Indian delegation also visited Arab Potash headquarters. And not just Jordan, India has been in touch with Israel for the supply of Muriate of Potash (MOP). In March, the Indian government's Indian Potash Limited (IPL) signed a pact with Israel Chemicals Limited (ICL) for the supply of Muriate of Potash (MOP) for the period 2022 to 2027 with a yearly quantity of 6 to 6.5 LMT Units.

India signs fertilizer pacts with Jordan as Ukraine-Russia conflict impacts supplies, prices

<p>Divisional Commissioner of Kashmir Valley along with the Inspector General of Police visited protesting Kashmiri Pandits at Badgam and Anantnag on Tuesday. IG Vijay Kumar asked Kashmiri Pandits not to leave Kashmir Valley as that was the plan of terrorists and their handlers across the border.</p>

<p>The police promised to work on shortcomings in the security grid in the valley. Divisional Commissioner said that within a week's time, all service-related issues will be solved.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Jammu and Kashmir Police said that plan of the enemy from across the border needs to be foiled.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"You don't have to be scared. The agenda of terrorists and Pakistan is to create fear. We all have to fight it together. Not only the police but we all. We respect the sacrifices you have made. Please don't make statements that will make our enemy stronger. I am giving you assurance that we will work on security grid, and we will finish terrorism," said Vijay Kumar, IG Kashmir.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Divisional Commissioner Kashmir PK Pole also met the protesting members of the Kashmiri Pandit community. He assured the community that all issues will be addressed by the government within a week's time. Community members who have been provided jobs under the PM package have been protesting after the death of Rahul Bhat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I assure you that your issues related to jobs, place of postings, districts of postings, promotions etc will be resolved within a week. The civilian killings are to create fear among the minorities, and I can tell you that the security environment in Kashmir is not what it was 10 years ago. There has been a lot of improvement," said Divisional Commissioner PK Pole.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Administration and Police assured that the community will get total support.&nbsp;</p>


Divisional Commissioner of Kashmir Valley along with the Inspector General of Police visited protesting Kashmiri Pandits at Badgam and Anantnag on Tuesday. IG Vijay Kumar asked Kashmiri Pandits not to leave Kashmir Valley as that was the plan of terrorists and their handlers across the border.

Divisional Commissioner of Kashmir Valley along with the Inspector General of Police visited protesting Kashmiri Pandits at Badgam and Anantnag on Tuesday. IG Vijay Kumar asked Kashmiri Pandits not to leave Kashmir Valley as that was the plan of terrorists and their handlers across the border. The police promised to work on shortcomings in the security grid in the valley. Divisional Commissioner said that within a week's time, all service-related issues will be solved. The Jammu and Kashmir Police said that plan of the enemy from across the border needs to be foiled. "You don't have to be scared. The agenda of terrorists and Pakistan is to create fear. We all have to fight it together. Not only the police but we all. We respect the sacrifices you have made. Please don't make statements that will make our enemy stronger. I am giving you assurance that we will work on security grid, and we will finish terrorism," said Vijay Kumar, IG Kashmir. Divisional Commissioner Kashmir PK Pole also met the protesting members of the Kashmiri Pandit community. He assured the community that all issues will be addressed by the government within a week's time. Community members who have been provided jobs under the PM package have been protesting after the death of Rahul Bhat. "I assure you that your issues related to jobs, place of postings, districts of postings, promotions etc will be resolved within a week. The civilian killings are to create fear among the minorities, and I can tell you that the security environment in Kashmir is not what it was 10 years ago. There has been a lot of improvement," said Divisional Commissioner PK Pole. The Administration and Police assured that the community will get total support.

Police assure protesting Kashmiri Pandits of enhanced security

<p>The stock market debut of Life Insurance Corporation of India was on Tuesday at Rs 865 per share, which is around 9% lower than the issue price of Rs 949 per share.&nbsp;</p>

<p>LIC shares began trading on the BSE at Rs 867.20. The stock was trading at Rs 881.75 on the BSE at 11:12 a.m. In the early session, the stock hit a high of Rs 920.</p>

<p>Speaking on the occasion at BSE, Tuhin Kanta Pandey, Secretary, Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM), said, "This is a momentous event. LIC IPO is in line with the Prime Minister`s vision. India is one of the most important emerging markets and it will be one of the fastest-growing economies in this decade."</p>

<p>"LIC Act was amended for the listing of IPO. Given the unprecedented size of the IPO, special measures have been taken. Special drives were carried out to spread awareness for the policyholders. People enthusiastically participated and 73 lakh applications were received, a record, and possibly the largest in the world ever while 50 lakh demat accounts were opened since then," said Pandey.</p>

<p><strong>Watch | LIC's mega IPO gets an extra day for subscription</strong></p>

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<p>Kaku Nakhate, the president and country head of Bank of America, said, "We take pride to be associated with it. It is the first insurance IPO in India. 7.3 million applications were received for the IPO."&nbsp;</p>

<p>LIC's initial public offering was 2.95 times oversubscribed. The initial public offering (IPO) began on May 4 and ended on May 9. In the grey market, LIC shares received a premium of Rs 8 to Rs 12 per share during the IPO subscription period.</p>

<p>According to grey market data, LIC shares would list approximately Rs 15 to 20 below their issue price, but policyholders and workers will still profit because they received discounts. The country's largest insurer, LIC, has set a price range of Rs 902 to Rs 949 per equity share for its Initial Public Offering (IPO).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The issue price is Rs 949 per share because the IPO is completely subscribed. Policyholders received a Rs 60 reduction per equity share, while retail investors and employees received a Rs 45 discount on each share.</p>

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The stock market debut of Life Insurance Corporation of India was on Tuesday at Rs 865 per share, which is around 9% lower than the issue price of Rs 949 per share.

The stock market debut of Life Insurance Corporation of India was on Tuesday at Rs 865 per share, which is around 9% lower than the issue price of Rs 949 per share. LIC shares began trading on the BSE at Rs 867.20. The stock was trading at Rs 881.75 on the BSE at 11:12 a.m. In the early session, the stock hit a high of Rs 920. Speaking on the occasion at BSE, Tuhin Kanta Pandey, Secretary, Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM), said, "This is a momentous event. LIC IPO is in line with the Prime Minister`s vision. India is one of the most important emerging markets and it will be one of the fastest-growing economies in this decade." "LIC Act was amended for the listing of IPO. Given the unprecedented size of the IPO, special measures have been taken. Special drives were carried out to spread awareness for the policyholders. People enthusiastically participated and 73 lakh applications were received, a record, and possibly the largest in the world ever while 50 lakh demat accounts were opened since then," said Pandey. Watch | LIC's mega IPO gets an extra day for subscription Kaku Nakhate, the president and country head of Bank of America, said, "We take pride to be associated with it. It is the first insurance IPO in India. 7.3 million applications were received for the IPO." LIC's initial public offering was 2.95 times oversubscribed. The initial public offering (IPO) began on May 4 and ended on May 9. In the grey market, LIC shares received a premium of Rs 8 to Rs 12 per share during the IPO subscription period. According to grey market data, LIC shares would list approximately Rs 15 to 20 below their issue price, but policyholders and workers will still profit because they received discounts. The country's largest insurer, LIC, has set a price range of Rs 902 to Rs 949 per equity share for its Initial Public Offering (IPO). The issue price is Rs 949 per share because the IPO is completely subscribed. Policyholders received a Rs 60 reduction per equity share, while retail investors and employees received a Rs 45 discount on each share. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Life Insurance Corporation makes stock market debut at 9 per cent discount

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi all set to travel to Nepal today to pay a visit to the Lumbini on the occasion of Buddha Purnima, this will be Prime Minister Modi's fifth visit to Nepal since assuming the post in 2014.

Nepal's Lumbini gears up for Indian PM Narendra Modi's visit

Indian Prime Minister in Lumbini in Nepal happens to be a very close ally of India with which it shares historical and cultural linkages. This is an equation that goes back thousands of years and this is what the Indian Prime Minister is there to strengthen further.

Indian PM Narendra Modi arrives in Lumbini,  receives warm welcome from Nepal PM Deuba

<p>Jammu and Kashmir police arrested two&nbsp;LeT terrorist associates in central&nbsp;Kashmir's Budgam district.</p>

<p>Police along with security forces arrested two terror associates and recovered arms and ammunition from their possession.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Jammu and Kashmir police have identified the terror associates as Zahid Ahmad Sheikh, son of Jalal-u-din Sheikh resident of Alamnag Poshkar Khag and Sahil Bashir Dar, son of Bashir Ahmad Dar resident of Mamath Budgam.</p>

<p>''Police in Budgam along with Army (62RR) &amp; CRPF (43Bn) at a checkpoint established at Chandpora area of Budgam arrested two terrorist associates of proscribed terror outfit LeT. They have been identified as Zahid Ahmad Sheikh, son of Jalal-u-Din Sheikh resident of Alamnag Poshkar Khag and Sahil Bashir Dar, son of Bashir Ahmad Dar resident of Mamath Budgam,'' said IG Kashmir Vijay Kumar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Police also recovered arms and ammunition from them. Incriminating materials of proscribed terror outfit LeT, explosive material and ammunition including one hand grenade, two&nbsp;pistol magazines and 15 AK-47 rounds have been recovered from their possession.</p>

<p>The Jammu and Kashmir Police have filed a case and further investigation has started.</p>

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Jammu and Kashmir police arrested two LeT terrorist associates in central Kashmir's Budgam district. Police along with security forces arrested two terror associates and recovered arms and ammunition from their possession.

Jammu and Kashmir police arrested two LeT terrorist associates in central Kashmir's Budgam district. Police along with security forces arrested two terror associates and recovered arms and ammunition from their possession. The Jammu and Kashmir police have identified the terror associates as Zahid Ahmad Sheikh, son of Jalal-u-din Sheikh resident of Alamnag Poshkar Khag and Sahil Bashir Dar, son of Bashir Ahmad Dar resident of Mamath Budgam. ''Police in Budgam along with Army (62RR) & CRPF (43Bn) at a checkpoint established at Chandpora area of Budgam arrested two terrorist associates of proscribed terror outfit LeT. They have been identified as Zahid Ahmad Sheikh, son of Jalal-u-Din Sheikh resident of Alamnag Poshkar Khag and Sahil Bashir Dar, son of Bashir Ahmad Dar resident of Mamath Budgam,'' said IG Kashmir Vijay Kumar. Police also recovered arms and ammunition from them. Incriminating materials of proscribed terror outfit LeT, explosive material and ammunition including one hand grenade, two pistol magazines and 15 AK-47 rounds have been recovered from their possession. The Jammu and Kashmir Police have filed a case and further investigation has started.

Two LeT terror associates arrested in central Kashmir

<p>Efforts by National Disaster Response Force(NDRF) and the Fire service are underway, to save one worker who is trapped under heavy debris of boulders in a 300-feet-deep, 50-feet-wide quarry. This accident in Tamil Nadu's Tirunelveli district occurred during the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday when unstable rocks descended from the higher portions of the quarry into the depths. The crashing pile of rocks and debris had trapped workers who were operating heavy vehicles and carrying out loading of rocks.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As of Tuesday, two persons have been rescued alive, mortal remains of three others have been recovered, and efforts are underway to find an individual who remains trapped. A 30-member NDRF team from Arakkonam, led by an Assistant Commandant has been on site since Sunday and has been leading the rescue efforts.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">For 3rd day, rescue underway at quarry, after boulders crashed into 300-feet-deep, 50-feet-wide quarry on wee hrs of Sunday <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Tirunelveli?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Tirunelveli</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TamilNadu?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TamilNadu</a><br />
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2workers rescued, 2 dead, search on for 2 more<br />
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TN had done much more to rescue 1 kid from deep bore well during <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Diwali?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Diwali</a> 2019 ?? <a href="https://t.co/7oi8mRN40d">pic.twitter.com/7oi8mRN40d</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">In an unfortunate development, one body has been recovered from the debris... So, only one more person remains trapped (hope and pray for the best)<br />
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Thus far - 3 dead, 2 rescued and hospitalized , 1 trapped for whom rescue is underway <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Tirunelveli?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Tirunelveli</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TamilNadu?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TamilNadu</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Accidente?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Accidente</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/India?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#India</a> <a href="https://t.co/U2PXlcDhQU">pic.twitter.com/U2PXlcDhQU</a></p>
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<p>According to the NDRF personnel, they are carrying&nbsp;Collapsed Structure Search and Rescue equipment, which includes Heartbeat detectors and thermal imaging cameras that can be used to locate and trace any signs of life under the debris.</p>

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<p>However, the major challenge remains that the rescue work is often being hampered by falling rocks. In addition to this, rescue efforts are predominantly carried out during the daylight hours only and not after nightfall.&nbsp;</p>

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Efforts by National Disaster Response Force(NDRF) and the Fire service are underway, to save one worker who is trapped under heavy debris of boulders in a 300-feet-deep, 50-feet-wide quarry.

Efforts by National Disaster Response Force(NDRF) and the Fire service are underway, to save one worker who is trapped under heavy debris of boulders in a 300-feet-deep, 50-feet-wide quarry. This accident in Tamil Nadu's Tirunelveli district occurred during the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday when unstable rocks descended from the higher portions of the quarry into the depths. The crashing pile of rocks and debris had trapped workers who were operating heavy vehicles and carrying out loading of rocks. As of Tuesday, two persons have been rescued alive, mortal remains of three others have been recovered, and efforts are underway to find an individual who remains trapped. A 30-member NDRF team from Arakkonam, led by an Assistant Commandant has been on site since Sunday and has been leading the rescue efforts. Also read | 2 Sikh men killed: India slams Pak over ‘continued targeting of minority community members’ For 3rd day, rescue underway at quarry, after boulders crashed into 300-feet-deep, 50-feet-wide quarry on wee hrs of Sunday #Tirunelveli #TamilNadu 2workers rescued, 2 dead, search on for 2 more TN had done much more to rescue 1 kid from deep bore well during #Diwali 2019 ?? pic.twitter.com/7oi8mRN40d — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) May 17, 2022 × In an unfortunate development, one body has been recovered from the debris... So, only one more person remains trapped (hope and pray for the best) Thus far - 3 dead, 2 rescued and hospitalized , 1 trapped for whom rescue is underway #Tirunelveli #TamilNadu #Accidente #India pic.twitter.com/U2PXlcDhQU — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) May 17, 2022 × Watch | Gravitas: India's wheat exports avert global food crisis According to the NDRF personnel, they are carrying Collapsed Structure Search and Rescue equipment, which includes Heartbeat detectors and thermal imaging cameras that can be used to locate and trace any signs of life under the debris. Also read | Indian Navy's oldest air station completes 69 years in service of nation However, the major challenge remains that the rescue work is often being hampered by falling rocks. In addition to this, rescue efforts are predominantly carried out during the daylight hours only and not after nightfall. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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