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<p>Indian Government's Union Ministry of Education has encouraged schools to start courses early in the morning and decrease work hours to enable children cope with the heatwave sweeping throughout the country.</p>

<p>The announcement comes as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts another heat wave in Delhi starting on Friday. High temperatures are causing problems in most sections of north, central, northwest, and east India.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/heatwave-hit-indian-states-ready-with-plans-says-official-476886">&nbsp;India: 23 states, hundreds of cities, districts at risk due to heatwave, says official</a></strong></p>

<p>According to the Ministry's guidelines, school hours may begin early and end before noon. It stated that the start time might be as early as 7:00 a.m., and the amount of school hours per day could be reduced.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the Ministry, sports or other outside activities that expose students to direct sunlight should be altered in the early morning. It was suggested that school assemblies be held in a covered location or in classrooms with shorter intervals.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the Ministry, comparable precautions may be used during dispersal after school has ended.</p>

<p>In an advisory the ministry, urged school officials to limit outside activities and ensure that student stay hydrated during the school hours. It further stated that teaching and non-teaching staffs to be trained to administer first aid in case a student suffers of mild heat-stroke.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Gravitas: Earth could heat up at alarming levels in 5 years</strong></p>

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<p>The guidelines also recommended&nbsp;schools to relax its uniform policies like neck ties and allow students to wear light coloured cotton clothes and allow students to wear Canvas shoes instead of leather.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/as-india-reels-under-heat-wave-kashmir-temperatures-at-below-20-degrees-476926">As India reels under heat wave, Kashmir temperatures at below 20 degrees</a></strong></p>

<p>The guidelines even&nbsp;had&nbsp;specified instructions related to food, advising teachers to check quality of the mid-day meals before serving it to students. It said, “Heat can spoil food therefore hot-cooked meals under PM POSHAN must be served hot and fresh. Children carrying tiffins may be advised not to carry food that can turn stale quickly… in every period, teachers should remind students to sip water from their water bottles.”</p>

<p>Schools are told to prepare strong first-aid facilities and ensure proper availability of oral rehydration solutions and plan for a speedy access to health centres nearby in emergency. &nbsp;</p>

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Indian Government's Union Ministry of Education has encouraged schools to start courses early in the morning and decrease work hours to enable children cope with the heatwave sweeping throughout the country.

Indian Government's Union Ministry of Education has encouraged schools to start courses early in the morning and decrease work hours to enable children cope with the heatwave sweeping throughout the country. The announcement comes as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts another heat wave in Delhi starting on Friday. High temperatures are causing problems in most sections of north, central, northwest, and east India. Also read | India: 23 states, hundreds of cities, districts at risk due to heatwave, says official According to the Ministry's guidelines, school hours may begin early and end before noon. It stated that the start time might be as early as 7:00 a.m., and the amount of school hours per day could be reduced. According to the Ministry, sports or other outside activities that expose students to direct sunlight should be altered in the early morning. It was suggested that school assemblies be held in a covered location or in classrooms with shorter intervals. According to the Ministry, comparable precautions may be used during dispersal after school has ended. In an advisory the ministry, urged school officials to limit outside activities and ensure that student stay hydrated during the school hours. It further stated that teaching and non-teaching staffs to be trained to administer first aid in case a student suffers of mild heat-stroke. Watch | Gravitas: Earth could heat up at alarming levels in 5 years The guidelines also recommended schools to relax its uniform policies like neck ties and allow students to wear light coloured cotton clothes and allow students to wear Canvas shoes instead of leather. Also read | As India reels under heat wave, Kashmir temperatures at below 20 degrees The guidelines even had specified instructions related to food, advising teachers to check quality of the mid-day meals before serving it to students. It said, “Heat can spoil food therefore hot-cooked meals under PM POSHAN must be served hot and fresh. Children carrying tiffins may be advised not to carry food that can turn stale quickly… in every period, teachers should remind students to sip water from their water bottles.” Schools are told to prepare strong first-aid facilities and ensure proper availability of oral rehydration solutions and plan for a speedy access to health centres nearby in emergency. WATCH WION LIVE HERE: (With inputs from agencies)

India's deadly heat wave: Govt issues guidelines for schools, asks to modify timings

<p>A couple from Haridwar, Uttarakhand, has addressed the court because they wish to have a grandchild.</p>

<p>According to news agency ANI, the couple is suing their son and daughter-in-law, seeking a grandchild within a year or compensation of Rs 50 million.</p>

<p>The parents are furious since the pair married in 2016 but have yet to conceive children six years later.</p>

<p>"They married in 2016 with the intention of having grandchildren." "We didn't care about gender; all we wanted was a grandchild," SR Prasad, the father, told ANI.</p>

<p>Prasad lamented that he no longer has any money after spending it all on his son's education in the United States.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"I devoted all of my money to my son and had him trained in America. I'm now cash-strapped. We borrowed money from the bank to build a house. We're having financial and personal difficulties. In our petition, we asked for Rs 25 million each from my son and daughter-in-law, "he stated.</p>

<p>As soon as the story went viral on social media, it drew a lot of attention and responses from individuals.</p>

<p>And the majority of the responses were unfavourable and in opposition to the grandparents' wishes.</p>

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A couple from Haridwar, Uttarakhand, has addressed the court because they wish to have a grandchild. According to news agency ANI, the couple is suing their son and daughter-in-law, seeking a grandchild within a year or compensation of Rs 50 million.

A couple from Haridwar, Uttarakhand, has addressed the court because they wish to have a grandchild. According to news agency ANI, the couple is suing their son and daughter-in-law, seeking a grandchild within a year or compensation of Rs 50 million. The parents are furious since the pair married in 2016 but have yet to conceive children six years later. "They married in 2016 with the intention of having grandchildren." "We didn't care about gender; all we wanted was a grandchild," SR Prasad, the father, told ANI. Prasad lamented that he no longer has any money after spending it all on his son's education in the United States. Haridwar, Uttarakhand | Parents move court against son&daughter-in-law, demand grandchildren/Rs 5 cr compensation. They were wedded in 2016 in hopes of having grandchildren. We didn't care about gender, just wanted a grandchild: SR Prasad, Father pic.twitter.com/mVhk024RG3 — ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) May 11, 2022 × "I devoted all of my money to my son and had him trained in America. I'm now cash-strapped. We borrowed money from the bank to build a house. We're having financial and personal difficulties. In our petition, we asked for Rs 25 million each from my son and daughter-in-law, "he stated. As soon as the story went viral on social media, it drew a lot of attention and responses from individuals. And the majority of the responses were unfavourable and in opposition to the grandparents' wishes. Let's take a look at some of them that we've gathered for our readers:

Internet slams Uttarakhand couple who sued son for not giving them a grandchild

<p>Jammu and Kashmir Police killed two Lashkar terrorists at Kreeri area of Dooru belt in South Kashmir's Anantnag district. Police said that it was the same group that managed to escape the encounter site on April 16 at Watnad area. Jammu and Kashmir Police also said that the terrorists were an imminent threat to National Highway and Amarnath yatra. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>''This encounter is important in two aspects: first, it is the same group of terrorists, who escaped from Watnad encounter on 16/4/22 in which we lost one soldier. Second, the encounter site is very close to NHW and imminent threat to NHW &amp; Yatra neutralised. Operation still in progress,'' said Vijay Kumar, IG, Kashmir Police. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-railways-presents-new-mothers-with-foldable-baby-berths-on-mothers-day-find-out-how-is-it-477910" hreflang="en">Indian Railways presents new mothers with foldable 'baby berths’ on Mother's Day. Find out how is it &nbsp;</a></strong></p>

<p>Jammu and Kashmir Police had a tip-off about the presence of militants in the area after which a joint cordon and search operation was launched. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to police, the terrorists fired indiscriminately at the forces resulting in a gun-battle. In the exchange of fire, two terrorists were killed and their bodies were also retrieved. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch | Heatwave in India: Cases of Vector-borne diseases rise</strong></p>

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<p>As there is a possibility of one more terrorist hiding in the area, Jammu and Kashmir Police said that the search operation is still on. The anti-terror operations have been intensified ahead of Amarnath Yatra. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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Jammu and Kashmir Police killed two Lashkar terrorists at Kreeri area of Dooru belt in South Kashmir's Anantnag district. Police said that it was the same group that managed to escape the encounter site on April 16 at Watnad area.

Jammu and Kashmir Police killed two Lashkar terrorists at Kreeri area of Dooru belt in South Kashmir's Anantnag district. Police said that it was the same group that managed to escape the encounter site on April 16 at Watnad area. Jammu and Kashmir Police also said that the terrorists were an imminent threat to National Highway and Amarnath yatra. ''This encounter is important in two aspects: first, it is the same group of terrorists, who escaped from Watnad encounter on 16/4/22 in which we lost one soldier. Second, the encounter site is very close to NHW and imminent threat to NHW & Yatra neutralised. Operation still in progress,'' said Vijay Kumar, IG, Kashmir Police. Also Read: Indian Railways presents new mothers with foldable 'baby berths’ on Mother's Day. Find out how is it Jammu and Kashmir Police had a tip-off about the presence of militants in the area after which a joint cordon and search operation was launched. According to police, the terrorists fired indiscriminately at the forces resulting in a gun-battle. In the exchange of fire, two terrorists were killed and their bodies were also retrieved. Watch | Heatwave in India: Cases of Vector-borne diseases rise × As there is a possibility of one more terrorist hiding in the area, Jammu and Kashmir Police said that the search operation is still on. The anti-terror operations have been intensified ahead of Amarnath Yatra. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>In his first comments since presenting his credentials to Indian President Ram Nath Kovind, the new Ambassador of Nepal, Dr Shankar P Sharma, has called India a "country of higher significance to Nepal".</p>

<p>Ambassador Shankar presented his credentials to the president on Wednesday at the Rashtrapati Bhawan.</p>

<p>Speaking exclusively to WION, Dr Shankar recalled the recent visit of Nepal PM Sher Bahadur Deuba to India saying that it "generated a kind of momentum towards further promoting goodwill understanding and also cooperation between the two countries".</p>

<p>The Nepalese PM was in Delhi and Varanasi in April—his first bilateral visit since taking charge last year.</p>

<p>The ambassador said, "I would like to take up these things and try to see how I can be more effective in strengthening our bilateral relationship between the two countries, including in connectivity and all aspects of socio-economic development of the country and emerging issues".</p>

<p>During the Nepal PM's visit, several pacts were signed, including giving a green signal to the 35-km-long cross border railway line linking Bihar's Jaynagar to Nepal's Kurtha that will enhance connectivity.</p>

<p>Following the credential ceremony, the Nepalese envoy called on the president during which he conveyed greetings from Nepal President Bidya Devi Bhandari and the Nepal PM.</p>

<p>According to the Nepal government press release, the Indian president "stated that Nepal is a priority country to India and New Delhi attaches deep value to its relationship" with the Himalayan country.</p>

<p>He also recalled Indian cooperation in the socio-economic sectors, including the construction of schools, hospitals, roads, railways while emphasising digital, physical, and financial connectivity.</p>

<p>The ceremony involving the presentation of credentials comes days before PM Modi’s visit to Nepal.</p>

<p>PM Modi will be in Nepal's Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha, on Monday where he will not only take part in prayers but also inaugurate key infrastructure projects, including an airport.</p>

<p>PM's visit to Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautam Buddha, comes on the day when the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima is celebrated.</p>


In his first comments since presenting his credentials to Indian President Ram Nath Kovind, the new Ambassador of Nepal, Dr Shankar P Sharma, has called India a "country of higher significance to Nepal".

In his first comments since presenting his credentials to Indian President Ram Nath Kovind, the new Ambassador of Nepal, Dr Shankar P Sharma, has called India a "country of higher significance to Nepal". Ambassador Shankar presented his credentials to the president on Wednesday at the Rashtrapati Bhawan. Speaking exclusively to WION, Dr Shankar recalled the recent visit of Nepal PM Sher Bahadur Deuba to India saying that it "generated a kind of momentum towards further promoting goodwill understanding and also cooperation between the two countries". The Nepalese PM was in Delhi and Varanasi in April—his first bilateral visit since taking charge last year. The ambassador said, "I would like to take up these things and try to see how I can be more effective in strengthening our bilateral relationship between the two countries, including in connectivity and all aspects of socio-economic development of the country and emerging issues". During the Nepal PM's visit, several pacts were signed, including giving a green signal to the 35-km-long cross border railway line linking Bihar's Jaynagar to Nepal's Kurtha that will enhance connectivity. Following the credential ceremony, the Nepalese envoy called on the president during which he conveyed greetings from Nepal President Bidya Devi Bhandari and the Nepal PM. According to the Nepal government press release, the Indian president "stated that Nepal is a priority country to India and New Delhi attaches deep value to its relationship" with the Himalayan country. He also recalled Indian cooperation in the socio-economic sectors, including the construction of schools, hospitals, roads, railways while emphasising digital, physical, and financial connectivity. The ceremony involving the presentation of credentials comes days before PM Modi’s visit to Nepal. PM Modi will be in Nepal's Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha, on Monday where he will not only take part in prayers but also inaugurate key infrastructure projects, including an airport. PM's visit to Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautam Buddha, comes on the day when the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima is celebrated.

India is a country of higher significance, Nepal's new envoy Dr Shankar P Sharma tells WION

Locals in Kashmir celebrated the spring festival of Rohan Posh, a hands-on fishing festival which is also a time of removing weeds and silts from fresh water springs and rivers. Kashmiris go fishing in rivers using traditional wicker baskets and mosquito nets.

Rohan Posh: Hands-on fishing festival in Kashmir cleans up spring

<p>India has proposed to Oman the use and acceptance of RuPay card, something that will benefit the Indian diaspora in the country.</p>

<p>The proposal was given during the India-Oman Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) chaired by Indian trade minister Piyush Goyal and his Omani counterpart Qais bin Mohammed al Yousef in Delhi on Wednesday.</p>

<p>The Omani commerce and Industry minister is on an India visit and is accompanied by a 48-member delegation comprising senior officials and business leaders.</p>

<p>Addressing the media, Srikar Reddy, Joint Secretary, West Asia North Africa division, Department of Commerce, said, "We have done an agreement with UAE on RuPay card, we want a similar agreement with Oman. Omani side has responded positively".</p>

<p>There are about 624,000 Indians in Oman, and most of them are working professionals.</p>

<p>RuPay is an Indian payment gateway like Visa or Mastercard and is increasingly being expanded to India's neighbouring countries or countries with a huge Indian diaspora.</p>

<p>It was launched in Singapore in May 2018, followed by Bhutan and the Maldives. In West Asia, it was launched first in UAE, and then gradually expanded to countries like Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, helping thousands of Indian ex-pats who send money back home.</p>

<p>During the talks in Delhi on Wednesday, Oman also agreed to fast track approvals for the registration of Indian pharmaceutical products already registered with regulators like US's FDA, UK's MHRA and EMA.</p>

<p>It will give access to Indian pharma products in the country at a faster scale. During the meeting, Oman also proposed to India a PTA or preferential trade agreement, which removes trade barriers. And while a feasibility study has been mooted, Oman will continue to be part of any future India-GCC FTA.</p>

<p>GCC or Gulf cooperation council is a group of 6 countries--consists of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. Issues like the India-Oman Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement, and India-Oman Bilateral Investment Treaty also came up during the discussions.</p>

<p>A meeting of the India-Oman Joint Business Council will take place in Delhi on Thursday.</p>

<p>India-Oman bilateral trade witnessed an increase from US$ 5.4 billion in 2020-21 to US$ 9.94 billion during 2021-2022. Indian firms have invested heavily in Oman in various sectors like iron and steel, cement, fertilizers, textile, cables, chemicals, automotive, etc. &nbsp;</p>

<p>There are over 6,000 Indian enterprises and establishments in Oman with an estimated investment of US$ 7.5 billion.</p>


India has proposed to Oman the use and acceptance of RuPay card, something that will benefit the Indian diaspora in the country. The proposal was given during the India-Oman Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) chaired by Indian trade minister Piyush Goyal and his Omani counterpart Qais bin Mohammed al Yousef in Delhi on Wednesday.

India has proposed to Oman the use and acceptance of RuPay card, something that will benefit the Indian diaspora in the country. The proposal was given during the India-Oman Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) chaired by Indian trade minister Piyush Goyal and his Omani counterpart Qais bin Mohammed al Yousef in Delhi on Wednesday. The Omani commerce and Industry minister is on an India visit and is accompanied by a 48-member delegation comprising senior officials and business leaders. Addressing the media, Srikar Reddy, Joint Secretary, West Asia North Africa division, Department of Commerce, said, "We have done an agreement with UAE on RuPay card, we want a similar agreement with Oman. Omani side has responded positively". There are about 624,000 Indians in Oman, and most of them are working professionals. RuPay is an Indian payment gateway like Visa or Mastercard and is increasingly being expanded to India's neighbouring countries or countries with a huge Indian diaspora. It was launched in Singapore in May 2018, followed by Bhutan and the Maldives. In West Asia, it was launched first in UAE, and then gradually expanded to countries like Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, helping thousands of Indian ex-pats who send money back home. During the talks in Delhi on Wednesday, Oman also agreed to fast track approvals for the registration of Indian pharmaceutical products already registered with regulators like US's FDA, UK's MHRA and EMA. It will give access to Indian pharma products in the country at a faster scale. During the meeting, Oman also proposed to India a PTA or preferential trade agreement, which removes trade barriers. And while a feasibility study has been mooted, Oman will continue to be part of any future India-GCC FTA. GCC or Gulf cooperation council is a group of 6 countries--consists of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. Issues like the India-Oman Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement, and India-Oman Bilateral Investment Treaty also came up during the discussions. A meeting of the India-Oman Joint Business Council will take place in Delhi on Thursday. India-Oman bilateral trade witnessed an increase from US$ 5.4 billion in 2020-21 to US$ 9.94 billion during 2021-2022. Indian firms have invested heavily in Oman in various sectors like iron and steel, cement, fertilizers, textile, cables, chemicals, automotive, etc. There are over 6,000 Indian enterprises and establishments in Oman with an estimated investment of US$ 7.5 billion.

India proposes use of RuPay card to Oman

<p>Avishkar Hyperloop, a student-led team from India, has secured funding and technical support from a private company to take forth their 'Hyperloop Pod' developmental efforts.</p>

<p>Based at IIT-Madras in Chennai, the team comprises 70 members who belong to as many as 11 diverse Engineering disciplines.</p>

<p>Hyperloop is a futuristic mode of transport that aims to facilitate extremely rapid travel by using specially designed capsules (vehicles or pods) that travel in a vacuum tube, running the entire length between two distant locations. The proposed speed of this hyperloop technology is expected to be well over 1,100Kmph.</p>

<p>IIT-Madras has claimed&nbsp;that the hyperloop model proposed by Team Avishkar can achieve a top speed of over 1,200 kilometres per hour. The institute added that the team is spearheading Hyperloop Tube research in India and has already patented a novel and cost-effective tube design.</p>

<p>The team is also constructing a 500-meter-long hyperloop test facility, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2022 at the Institute's Discovery campus on the outskirts of Chennai.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The vacuum tube, when developed, will be the first of its kind in academia anywhere globally and would be on par with the test facility of the commercial entity, Virgin Hyperloop One in the US. As such, ours would be the only one of its kind available in public, which we intend to utilise to organise international hyperloop competitions" said Prof. V Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras.&nbsp;</p>

<p>L&amp;T Technology Services Limited (LTTS) will be offering technical guidance across multiple facets of engineering to the students involved in the project.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Besides taking part in international events and competitions that deal with the research and development of hyperloop pods, the team from IIT-M is also working on incorporating further technological advancements into their existing hyperloop pod prototype.</p>


Avishkar Hyperloop, a student-led team from India, has secured funding and technical support from a private company to take forth their 'Hyperloop Pod' developmental efforts.

Avishkar Hyperloop, a student-led team from India, has secured funding and technical support from a private company to take forth their 'Hyperloop Pod' developmental efforts. Based at IIT-Madras in Chennai, the team comprises 70 members who belong to as many as 11 diverse Engineering disciplines. Hyperloop is a futuristic mode of transport that aims to facilitate extremely rapid travel by using specially designed capsules (vehicles or pods) that travel in a vacuum tube, running the entire length between two distant locations. The proposed speed of this hyperloop technology is expected to be well over 1,100Kmph. IIT-Madras has claimed that the hyperloop model proposed by Team Avishkar can achieve a top speed of over 1,200 kilometres per hour. The institute added that the team is spearheading Hyperloop Tube research in India and has already patented a novel and cost-effective tube design. The team is also constructing a 500-meter-long hyperloop test facility, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2022 at the Institute's Discovery campus on the outskirts of Chennai. “The vacuum tube, when developed, will be the first of its kind in academia anywhere globally and would be on par with the test facility of the commercial entity, Virgin Hyperloop One in the US. As such, ours would be the only one of its kind available in public, which we intend to utilise to organise international hyperloop competitions" said Prof. V Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras. L&T Technology Services Limited (LTTS) will be offering technical guidance across multiple facets of engineering to the students involved in the project. Besides taking part in international events and competitions that deal with the research and development of hyperloop pods, the team from IIT-M is also working on incorporating further technological advancements into their existing hyperloop pod prototype.

500-meter-long hyperloop test facility to come up in India, IIT-Madras students’ team secures funding

<p>‘Modi @20: Dreams Meet Delivery’ book, which looks into the 20 years of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's model of governance at the Centre and in Gujarat—when he was the chief minister—was launched on Wednesday in New Delhi.</p>

<p>The book was launched by India’s Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu. He was accompanied by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar.</p>

<p>“The book presents different facets of the distinct thought process, the pioneering, pro-active approach and the quintessential, transformational leadership style that Narendra (bhai) Modi has come to be so closely identified with,” Naidu said at the ceremony.</p>

<p>He said the book encompasses the experiential journey of Modi since he left his house at the tender age of 17 and set out on a mission of knowing himself, his country and finally define the mission of transforming India.</p>

<p>“Modi ji’s vision, his dreams and mission India have been shaped by his extensive travels and insightful, experiential journey. This is the fundamental differentiator that makes Modi unique in several ways,” Naidu said.</p>

<p>The vice president said that despite demonetisation, Modi was able to win polls due to his communication skills as he communicated with the people, and they had trust&nbsp;in him.</p>

<p>At the event, Amit Shah called the PM an efficient leader. He said despite Modi's lack of experience, the latter was made the CM of an earthquake-prone state, which he ran efficiently and won several re-elections.</p>

<p>"PM Modi didn't even have experience in running panchayat when he was made a CM to run an earthquake-marred state. Despite that, he won continuously and ran the state quite efficiently," Shah was quoted as saying by ANI.</p>

<p>Jaishankar also emphasised that in his eight years of governance, PM Modi led the debate on terrorism worldwide.</p>

<p>"Eight years of Modi govt led to the global debate on terrorism. He has practised development-focused diplomacy, focused on border infra development to meet security challenges; takes interest in trade, &amp; addressed all our embassies to reach $400 bn exports," he said.</p>

<p>Edited and compiled by BlueKraft Digital Foundation and published by Rupa, "Modi @ 20: Dreams Meet Delivery" is a compilation of chapters authored by Shah, Ajit Doval, Sudha Murty, Nandan Nilekani, Arvind Panagariya, S Jaishankar, Lata Mangeshkar, P V Sindhu and Nripendra Misra among others.</p>

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‘Modi @20: Dreams Meet Delivery’ book, which looks into the 20 years of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's model of governance at the Centre and in Gujarat—when he was the chief minister—was launched on Wednesday in New Delhi.

‘Modi @20: Dreams Meet Delivery’ book, which looks into the 20 years of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's model of governance at the Centre and in Gujarat—when he was the chief minister—was launched on Wednesday in New Delhi. The book was launched by India’s Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu. He was accompanied by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar. “The book presents different facets of the distinct thought process, the pioneering, pro-active approach and the quintessential, transformational leadership style that Narendra (bhai) Modi has come to be so closely identified with,” Naidu said at the ceremony. He said the book encompasses the experiential journey of Modi since he left his house at the tender age of 17 and set out on a mission of knowing himself, his country and finally define the mission of transforming India. “Modi ji’s vision, his dreams and mission India have been shaped by his extensive travels and insightful, experiential journey. This is the fundamental differentiator that makes Modi unique in several ways,” Naidu said. The vice president said that despite demonetisation, Modi was able to win polls due to his communication skills as he communicated with the people, and they had trust in him. At the event, Amit Shah called the PM an efficient leader. He said despite Modi's lack of experience, the latter was made the CM of an earthquake-prone state, which he ran efficiently and won several re-elections. "PM Modi didn't even have experience in running panchayat when he was made a CM to run an earthquake-marred state. Despite that, he won continuously and ran the state quite efficiently," Shah was quoted as saying by ANI. Jaishankar also emphasised that in his eight years of governance, PM Modi led the debate on terrorism worldwide. "Eight years of Modi govt led to the global debate on terrorism. He has practised development-focused diplomacy, focused on border infra development to meet security challenges; takes interest in trade, & addressed all our embassies to reach $400 bn exports," he said. Edited and compiled by BlueKraft Digital Foundation and published by Rupa, "Modi @ 20: Dreams Meet Delivery" is a compilation of chapters authored by Shah, Ajit Doval, Sudha Murty, Nandan Nilekani, Arvind Panagariya, S Jaishankar, Lata Mangeshkar, P V Sindhu and Nripendra Misra among others. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

‘Modi@20: Dreams Meet Delivery’: A book on PM Modi’s model of governance launched in Delhi

<p>The ties between India and China will "remain strained" in the wake of the "lethal clash" in 2020, the US intelligence community has told lawmakers, as it also expressed concerns over any potential crisis between India and Pakistan.</p>

<p>In its annual threat assessment, presented before the Senate Armed Services Committee during a Congressional hearing on Tuesday, the US intelligence community said the expanded military posture by both India and China along the disputed border raises the risk of armed confrontation between the two nuclear powers that might involve direct threats to US people and interests and calls for America’s intervention.</p>

<p>"Relations between New Delhi and Beijing will remain strained in the wake of the lethal clash in 2020, the most serious in decades," it said.</p>

<p>Previous standoffs have demonstrated that persistent low-level friction on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) has the potential to escalate swiftly, the report said.</p>

<p>India has been consistently maintaining that peace and tranquillity along the LAC were key for the overall development of the bilateral ties.</p>

<p>The eastern Ladakh border standoff between the Indian and Chinese militaries erupted on May 5, 2020, following a violent clash in the Pangong lake areas.</p>

<p>Both sides gradually enhanced their deployment by rushing in tens of thousands of soldiers as well as heavy weaponry.</p>

<p>India and China have held 15 rounds of military talks so far to resolve the eastern Ladakh row. As a result of the talks, the two sides completed the disengagement process last year on the north and south banks of the Pangong lake and in the Gogra area.</p>

<p>Each side currently has around 50,000 to 60,000 troops along the LAC in the sensitive sector.</p>

<p>The assessment also noted that crises between India and Pakistan are of particular concern because of the risk of an escalatory cycle between the two nuclear-armed states.</p>

<p>"Pakistan has a long history of supporting anti-India militant groups; under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is more likely than in the past to respond with military force to perceived or real Pakistani provocations, and each side’s perception of heightened tensions raises the risk of conflict, with violent unrest in Kashmir or a militant attack in India being potential flashpoints," it said.</p>

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The ties between India and China will "remain strained" in the wake of the "lethal clash" in 2020, the US intelligence community has told lawmakers, as it also expressed concerns over any potential crisis between India and Pakistan.

The ties between India and China will "remain strained" in the wake of the "lethal clash" in 2020, the US intelligence community has told lawmakers, as it also expressed concerns over any potential crisis between India and Pakistan. In its annual threat assessment, presented before the Senate Armed Services Committee during a Congressional hearing on Tuesday, the US intelligence community said the expanded military posture by both India and China along the disputed border raises the risk of armed confrontation between the two nuclear powers that might involve direct threats to US people and interests and calls for America’s intervention. "Relations between New Delhi and Beijing will remain strained in the wake of the lethal clash in 2020, the most serious in decades," it said. Previous standoffs have demonstrated that persistent low-level friction on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) has the potential to escalate swiftly, the report said. India has been consistently maintaining that peace and tranquillity along the LAC were key for the overall development of the bilateral ties. The eastern Ladakh border standoff between the Indian and Chinese militaries erupted on May 5, 2020, following a violent clash in the Pangong lake areas. Both sides gradually enhanced their deployment by rushing in tens of thousands of soldiers as well as heavy weaponry. India and China have held 15 rounds of military talks so far to resolve the eastern Ladakh row. As a result of the talks, the two sides completed the disengagement process last year on the north and south banks of the Pangong lake and in the Gogra area. Each side currently has around 50,000 to 60,000 troops along the LAC in the sensitive sector. The assessment also noted that crises between India and Pakistan are of particular concern because of the risk of an escalatory cycle between the two nuclear-armed states. "Pakistan has a long history of supporting anti-India militant groups; under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is more likely than in the past to respond with military force to perceived or real Pakistani provocations, and each side’s perception of heightened tensions raises the risk of conflict, with violent unrest in Kashmir or a militant attack in India being potential flashpoints," it said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

India-China relations will 'remain strained' says US Intelligence community

<p>Putting on hold the sedition law, the Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed the registration of FIRs, ongoing probes and coercive measures on the matter across the country until an "appropriate forum" of the government re-examines the colonial-era penal law.</p>

<p>In its significant order on the law that has been under intense public scrutiny, a bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana said there was a need to balance the interest of civil liberties and interests of citizens with that of the state.</p>

<p>Taking note of the concerns of the Centre, the apex court said the "rigours of Section 124A (sedition) of the IPC is not in tune with the current social milieu"&nbsp;and permitted reconsideration of the provision.</p>

<p>The bench, also comprising Justices Surya Kant and Hima Kohil, directed the Centre and states to not register any fresh FIR invoking sedition charges until the sedition law is "under reconsideration".</p>

<p>The court listed the matter in the third week of July and said its directions shall continue till further orders.</p>

<p>Any affected party is at liberty to approach concerned courts that are requested to examine the reliefs sought taking into the consideration the present order, the apex court said.</p>

<p>"We hope and expect that the states and the Centre will restrain (themselves) from registering any FIR, continue any investigation or taking any coercive measures by invoking section 124A of the IPC till the aforesaid provision of law is under re-consideration,"&nbsp;ordered the bench.</p>

<p>"The attorney general, on previous date of hearing, had given some glaring examples of misuse of the sedition law like in a case of recital of&nbsp;Hanuman Chalisa'...Therefore, we expect that till the re-examination of the law is complete, it will be appropriate not to continue with the usage of the aforesaid provision of the law by the governments,"&nbsp;the chief justice of India said in the order.</p>

<p>The bench did not agree to the Centre's suggestion that a superintendent of police ranked officer be made responsible for monitoring the registration of FIRs for the offence of sedition.</p>

<p>The Centre had also said the registration of FIRs on the matter cannot be prevented as the provision dealt with a cognisable offence and was upheld by a Constitution bench in 1962.</p>

<p>The bench, which rose for a few minutes to discuss the orders after taking note of the Centre's response, came back to pronounce the directions and said it has considered the issues elaborately.</p>

<p>Referring to the Central government's view, it said the Union of India also agreed with its prima facie views on the penal provision which can be reviewed by the competent forum.</p>

<p>It extended interim orders granting relief to those accused of sedition.</p>

<p>All pending cases, appeals and proceedings with respect the provision of sedition would be kept at abeyance and the adjudication of other offences, if any, could proceed, the order said.</p>

<p>In addition, it permitted the Centre to issue directives to the states to prevent misuse of the provision.</p>

<p>Earlier, the Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, apprised the bench of the views of the Centre and opposed the plea to stay the operation of the law.</p>

<p>With regard to pending sedition cases, the Centre suggested that hearing on bail pleas in such matters may be expedited as the government did not know the gravity of the offence in all the cases and they may have terror or money laundering angles.</p>

<p>"Ultimately, pending cases are before judicial forum and we need to trust courts," the law officer told the bench.</p>

<p>On Tuesday, the bench had asked the Centre make clear within 24 hours its stand on keeping pending sedition cases in abeyance to protect the interests of citizens already booked and not registering fresh cases till the government's re-examination of the colonial-era penal law is over.</p>

<p>Asking the Centre to take a clear stand after it had posed the two specific queries, the top court had agreed that a re-look of Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code be left to the government.</p>

<p>Between 2015 and 2020, 356 cases of sedition -- as defined under Section 124A of the IPC--were registered and 548 persons arrested, according to data compiled by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). However, just 12 persons arrested in seven sedition cases were convicted in this six-year period.</p>

<p>The top court, in 1962, upheld the validity of the sedition law while attempting to restrict its scope for misuse.</p>

<p>The bench has been hearing a clutch of pleas challenging the validity of the law on sedition, an issue of intense debate for its alleged misuse to settle political scores by various governments.</p>

<p>"Whoever, by words, either spoken or written, or by signs, or by visible representation, or otherwise, brings or attempts to bring into hatred or contempt, or excites or attempts to excite disaffection towards, the Government established by law in [India], shall be punished with imprisonment for life, to which fine may be added, or with imprisonment which may extend to three years, to which fine may be added, or with fine,? reads section 124A (sedition) of the IPC.&nbsp;</p>


Putting on hold the sedition law, the Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed the registration of FIRs, ongoing probes and coercive measures on the matter across the country until an "appropriate forum" of the government re-examines the colonial-era penal law.

Putting on hold the sedition law, the Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed the registration of FIRs, ongoing probes and coercive measures on the matter across the country until an "appropriate forum" of the government re-examines the colonial-era penal law. In its significant order on the law that has been under intense public scrutiny, a bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana said there was a need to balance the interest of civil liberties and interests of citizens with that of the state. Taking note of the concerns of the Centre, the apex court said the "rigours of Section 124A (sedition) of the IPC is not in tune with the current social milieu" and permitted reconsideration of the provision. The bench, also comprising Justices Surya Kant and Hima Kohil, directed the Centre and states to not register any fresh FIR invoking sedition charges until the sedition law is "under reconsideration". The court listed the matter in the third week of July and said its directions shall continue till further orders. Any affected party is at liberty to approach concerned courts that are requested to examine the reliefs sought taking into the consideration the present order, the apex court said. "We hope and expect that the states and the Centre will restrain (themselves) from registering any FIR, continue any investigation or taking any coercive measures by invoking section 124A of the IPC till the aforesaid provision of law is under re-consideration," ordered the bench. "The attorney general, on previous date of hearing, had given some glaring examples of misuse of the sedition law like in a case of recital of Hanuman Chalisa'...Therefore, we expect that till the re-examination of the law is complete, it will be appropriate not to continue with the usage of the aforesaid provision of the law by the governments," the chief justice of India said in the order. The bench did not agree to the Centre's suggestion that a superintendent of police ranked officer be made responsible for monitoring the registration of FIRs for the offence of sedition. The Centre had also said the registration of FIRs on the matter cannot be prevented as the provision dealt with a cognisable offence and was upheld by a Constitution bench in 1962. The bench, which rose for a few minutes to discuss the orders after taking note of the Centre's response, came back to pronounce the directions and said it has considered the issues elaborately. Referring to the Central government's view, it said the Union of India also agreed with its prima facie views on the penal provision which can be reviewed by the competent forum. It extended interim orders granting relief to those accused of sedition. All pending cases, appeals and proceedings with respect the provision of sedition would be kept at abeyance and the adjudication of other offences, if any, could proceed, the order said. In addition, it permitted the Centre to issue directives to the states to prevent misuse of the provision. Earlier, the Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, apprised the bench of the views of the Centre and opposed the plea to stay the operation of the law. With regard to pending sedition cases, the Centre suggested that hearing on bail pleas in such matters may be expedited as the government did not know the gravity of the offence in all the cases and they may have terror or money laundering angles. "Ultimately, pending cases are before judicial forum and we need to trust courts," the law officer told the bench. On Tuesday, the bench had asked the Centre make clear within 24 hours its stand on keeping pending sedition cases in abeyance to protect the interests of citizens already booked and not registering fresh cases till the government's re-examination of the colonial-era penal law is over. Asking the Centre to take a clear stand after it had posed the two specific queries, the top court had agreed that a re-look of Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code be left to the government. Between 2015 and 2020, 356 cases of sedition -- as defined under Section 124A of the IPC--were registered and 548 persons arrested, according to data compiled by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). However, just 12 persons arrested in seven sedition cases were convicted in this six-year period. The top court, in 1962, upheld the validity of the sedition law while attempting to restrict its scope for misuse. The bench has been hearing a clutch of pleas challenging the validity of the law on sedition, an issue of intense debate for its alleged misuse to settle political scores by various governments. "Whoever, by words, either spoken or written, or by signs, or by visible representation, or otherwise, brings or attempts to bring into hatred or contempt, or excites or attempts to excite disaffection towards, the Government established by law in [India], shall be punished with imprisonment for life, to which fine may be added, or with imprisonment which may extend to three years, to which fine may be added, or with fine,? reads section 124A (sedition) of the IPC.

Indian Supreme Court pauses colonial-era sedition law temporarily

<p>The Indian Railways’ special gift of foldable 'baby berths' to new mothers has attracted a mixed response. Several netizens have applauded the initiative while others see it as a hinderance and insecure addition. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The small but unique gift of these berths on Mother's Day was envisaged to help new mothers travel with young children comfortably.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Thanks to Indian railways Lucknow division to introduce baby births. For sure it will help mothers to sleep comfortably with their infant babies. <a href="https://twitter.com/Indianrlyinfo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Indianrlyinfo</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/IRCTCofficial?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IRCTCofficial</a></p>
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<p>These small berths were attached to the regular ones to accommodate a new born comfortably. As of now, these berths have been introduced on select trains on a trial basis. &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>On the initiative, some positive responses from netizens have come. Vineet, a user on Twitter, said, “Thanks to Indian Railways Lucknow division to introduce baby berths. For sure, it will help mothers to sleep comfortably with their infant babies.” &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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no mother would keep her baby on that side, also there is more risk of anythng might fall from upper births on it. The guard hole is big enough for a baby to escape out and it seems too risky.<br />
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Good initiative, bt 👎👎👎</p>
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<p>Some netizens have also shared their concern over the new berths. “Not a good design at all! No mother would keep her baby on that side, also there is more risk of anything falling from upper berths on it. The guard hole is big enough for a baby to escape out and it seems too risky. Good initiative, but no,” said Shariful Islam in a tweet. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Along with the reactions, there also seems to be no way to directly book these berths at the moment, media reports said. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Have you done risk assessment for this ? As I can see several issues no 1 it’s open and n’abat can fall off no 2 people from the next birth can tip over and fall on baby no 3 passengers sleeping on upper births accidentally drop object and injure the baby</p>
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<p>A passenger, who wants to travel on such lower berths where adjacent baby berths are present, will have to approach the ticket collector on-board the train to swap seats with someone, who is already travelling on such a berth. &nbsp;</p>

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The Indian Railways’ special gift of foldable 'baby berths' to new mothers has attracted a mixed response. Several netizens have applauded the initiative while others see it as a hinderance and insecure addition.

The Indian Railways’ special gift of foldable 'baby berths' to new mothers has attracted a mixed response. Several netizens have applauded the initiative while others see it as a hinderance and insecure addition. The small but unique gift of these berths on Mother's Day was envisaged to help new mothers travel with young children comfortably. Thanks to Indian railways Lucknow division to introduce baby births. For sure it will help mothers to sleep comfortably with their infant babies. @Indianrlyinfo @IRCTCofficial — Vineet (@Vineet0724) May 10, 2022 × These small berths were attached to the regular ones to accommodate a new born comfortably. As of now, these berths have been introduced on select trains on a trial basis. Also Read: Indian Railways presents new mothers with foldable 'baby berths’ on Mother's Day. Find out how is it On the initiative, some positive responses from netizens have come. Vineet, a user on Twitter, said, “Thanks to Indian Railways Lucknow division to introduce baby berths. For sure, it will help mothers to sleep comfortably with their infant babies.” Not a good design at all! no mother would keep her baby on that side, also there is more risk of anythng might fall from upper births on it. The guard hole is big enough for a baby to escape out and it seems too risky. Good initiative, bt 👎👎👎 — Shariful Islam (@shariful_islam_) May 11, 2022 × Some netizens have also shared their concern over the new berths. “Not a good design at all! No mother would keep her baby on that side, also there is more risk of anything falling from upper berths on it. The guard hole is big enough for a baby to escape out and it seems too risky. Good initiative, but no,” said Shariful Islam in a tweet. Watch: India's central government to re-examine and re-consider the validity of Sedition law × Along with the reactions, there also seems to be no way to directly book these berths at the moment, media reports said. Have you done risk assessment for this ? As I can see several issues no 1 it’s open and n’abat can fall off no 2 people from the next birth can tip over and fall on baby no 3 passengers sleeping on upper births accidentally drop object and injure the baby — tina (@tina_rishi) May 10, 2022 × A passenger, who wants to travel on such lower berths where adjacent baby berths are present, will have to approach the ticket collector on-board the train to swap seats with someone, who is already travelling on such a berth. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies)

Boon or bane? Indian Railways’ 'baby berths’ experiment gets mixed response   

<p>On Mother's Day, Indian Railways has presented a special gift to new mothers. It is small yet unique. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Wondering what it is, actually? Well, it is foldable “baby berths”. Never heard of it? &nbsp;</p>

<p>These are small births attached to the regular ones to accommodate a new born comfortably. These berths have been introduced on select trains on a trial basis. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>It will surely make the journey of new mothers comfortable when they are travelling with their infants as it will help them to sleep comfortably. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The initiative has been started with concerted efforts of the Northern Railway's Lucknow and Delhi divisions. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>It has been introduced on berths 12 and 60 of an AC three-tier coach in Lucknow Mail (12230). &nbsp;</p>

<p>On its official handle on Twitter, the Northern Railway shared a few photos of the baby berth and the message regarding the inauguration. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">On Mother's Day, Lucknow Divn of N.Rly. introduced a baby berth on experimental basis in Coach No.194129/B4, berth No 12 &amp; 60. This will facilitate mothers travelling with their babies.<br />
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The fitted baby seat is foldable &amp; secured with a stopper. <a href="https://twitter.com/AshwiniVaishnaw?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AshwiniVaishnaw</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RailMinIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RailMinIndia</a> <a href="https://t.co/4jNEtchuVh">pic.twitter.com/4jNEtchuVh</a></p>
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<p>The “fitted baby seat is foldable and secured with a stopper,” the tweet said. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The arrangement of baby berth, which is attached to the lower berth, is in such a way that baby cannot fall off the seat while sleeping. Straps have also been provided to secure the baby. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The baby berth can be used after being rotated to bring it to the same level as the lower berth. A slider must also be locked to guarantee that the berth is safe. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>When it is not in use, it can be fixed with the help of a stopper, which is underneath the lower berth. &nbsp;</p>

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On Mother's Day, Indian Railways has presented a special gift to new mothers. It is small yet unique. Wondering what it is, actually? Well, it is foldable “baby berths”.

On Mother's Day, Indian Railways has presented a special gift to new mothers. It is small yet unique. Wondering what it is, actually? Well, it is foldable “baby berths”. Never heard of it? These are small births attached to the regular ones to accommodate a new born comfortably. These berths have been introduced on select trains on a trial basis. It will surely make the journey of new mothers comfortable when they are travelling with their infants as it will help them to sleep comfortably. The initiative has been started with concerted efforts of the Northern Railway's Lucknow and Delhi divisions. Also Read: Witness a new marvel! Indian instructor in Dubai holds 'tough' yoga pose for 29 min to set new world record It has been introduced on berths 12 and 60 of an AC three-tier coach in Lucknow Mail (12230). On its official handle on Twitter, the Northern Railway shared a few photos of the baby berth and the message regarding the inauguration. On Mother's Day, Lucknow Divn of N.Rly. introduced a baby berth on experimental basis in Coach No.194129/B4, berth No 12 & 60. This will facilitate mothers travelling with their babies. The fitted baby seat is foldable & secured with a stopper. @AshwiniVaishnaw @RailMinIndia pic.twitter.com/4jNEtchuVh — Northern Railway (@RailwayNorthern) May 9, 2022 × The “fitted baby seat is foldable and secured with a stopper,” the tweet said. Watch: India to re-examine the relevance of its colonial law- Sedition law The arrangement of baby berth, which is attached to the lower berth, is in such a way that baby cannot fall off the seat while sleeping. Straps have also been provided to secure the baby. The baby berth can be used after being rotated to bring it to the same level as the lower berth. A slider must also be locked to guarantee that the berth is safe. When it is not in use, it can be fixed with the help of a stopper, which is underneath the lower berth. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies)

Indian Railways presents new mothers with foldable 'baby berths’ on Mother's Day. Find out how is it  

<p>In a weird incident, hundreds of venomous cobra snakes were spotted inside a village house in Uttar Pradesh's Ambedkar Nagar.</p>

<p>Local media reported that the cobras were found inside an earthen pot.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Cobra snakes are venomous and have the ability to rear up and produce a hood when threatened.</p>

<p>Locals are in a state of shock after the sudden emergence of so many deadly snakes from the mud pot.</p>

<p>Nobody knows why this is happening or where the snake came from.</p>

<p>The incident occurred in the Alapur area's Maduana village.</p>

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<p>An old clay pot was housed inside a residence in Maduana, according to the information.</p>

<p>On Tuesday, after a long period, a family member's senses were blown away when he saw the pot. In the pot, there was a swarm of deadly snakes.</p>

<p>Following the news, this town saw a massive influx of people from the surrounding communities.</p>

<p>Some superstitious locals dubbed it "nature's fury," while others dubbed it "sarpa dosh."</p>

<p>The forest department was notified, and a team from the department was dispatched to the scene to assist with the snake rescue. All of the snakes in the forest have been prepared for release.</p>

<p>The presence of a huge herd of snakes, according to the Forest Department, is unusual."What could be the cause of this is being looked into."</p>

<p>The people need not be worried, according to the forest department personnel. An investigation is underway around the village.</p>


In a weird incident, hundreds of venomous cobra snakes were spotted inside a village house in Uttar Pradesh's Ambedkar Nagar. Local media reported that the cobras were found inside an earthen pot.

In a weird incident, hundreds of venomous cobra snakes were spotted inside a village house in Uttar Pradesh's Ambedkar Nagar. Local media reported that the cobras were found inside an earthen pot. Cobra snakes are venomous and have the ability to rear up and produce a hood when threatened. Locals are in a state of shock after the sudden emergence of so many deadly snakes from the mud pot. Nobody knows why this is happening or where the snake came from. The incident occurred in the Alapur area's Maduana village. × An old clay pot was housed inside a residence in Maduana, according to the information. On Tuesday, after a long period, a family member's senses were blown away when he saw the pot. In the pot, there was a swarm of deadly snakes. Following the news, this town saw a massive influx of people from the surrounding communities. Some superstitious locals dubbed it "nature's fury," while others dubbed it "sarpa dosh." The forest department was notified, and a team from the department was dispatched to the scene to assist with the snake rescue. All of the snakes in the forest have been prepared for release. The presence of a huge herd of snakes, according to the Forest Department, is unusual."What could be the cause of this is being looked into." The people need not be worried, according to the forest department personnel. An investigation is underway around the village.

Watch | Over 100 cobra snakes were found in mud vessel in Indian village

The government has decided to digitize its census process, India's Home Minister Amit Shah has made this announcement. According to him after this decision, the census will become more scientific, accurate and multi-dimensional.

Next census will be e-census, India's big move towards digitalization

Santoor maestro Pandit Shivkumar Sharma is no more. He passed away on Tuesday (May 10,2022) due to cardiac arrest. Reportedly, he had been suffering from kidney-related issues for the last six months and was on dialysis.

Santoor maestro Pandit Shivkumar Sharma passes away due to cardiac arrest

On the third and final day of his Europe tour, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's most significant engagement will take place today. It is the second India-Nordic summit, PM Modi will hold meetings with leaders of Sweden, Finland, Iceland and Norway together with Denmark.

PM Modi's Europe trip: Bilateral trade between India and Nordic five is $13 billion

<p>With&nbsp;Sri Lanka rocked by economic and political crisis, India has made it clear that its policy with Colombo is "guided" by the "best interest of people of Sri Lanka expressed through democratic processes".</p>

<p>The ministry of external affairs in a statement&nbsp;highlighted that "India is fully supportive of its democracy, stability and economic recovery".</p>

<p>The country has seen a full-blown economic crisis as prices of basic commodities sky-rocketed impacting the common man.</p>

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<p>The economic crisis has now become a political crisis even as Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapakse resigned. India is the largest neighbour of the Indian Ocean island country and has close linkages -&nbsp;&nbsp;historical and people-to-people with the country.</p>

<p>The ministry of external affairs in a statement pointed towards&nbsp;India's "Neighbourhood First policy" and said that it has "extended support worth over US$ 3.5 billion to the people of Sri Lanka this year alone for helping them overcome their current difficulties". The statement explained, "people of India have provided assistance for mitigating the shortages of essential items such as food, medicine etc."</p>

<p>The Indian support to Sri Lanka includes $500 million for fuel and&nbsp;$1 billion for food, medicine and essential supplies, credit swap of $400 million and deferment of an Asian clearing union payment of over $515 million.</p>

<p>As part of lines of credit, India has already sent diesel, petrol and rice to the country.</p>

<p>Additionally,&nbsp;as Sri Lanka is in talks with IMF for a bailout, New Delhi has also put in its word to the multilateral body. During last month's talks between Indian finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman and IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva in Washington&nbsp;a bailout to Sri Lanka was among the topics discussed.</p>


With Sri Lanka rocked by economic and political crisis, India has made it clear that its policy with Colombo is "guided" by the "best interest of people of Sri Lanka expressed through democratic processes".

With Sri Lanka rocked by economic and political crisis, India has made it clear that its policy with Colombo is "guided" by the "best interest of people of Sri Lanka expressed through democratic processes". The ministry of external affairs in a statement highlighted that "India is fully supportive of its democracy, stability and economic recovery". The country has seen a full-blown economic crisis as prices of basic commodities sky-rocketed impacting the common man. Also Read | Sri Lanka crisis: Armed forces given shoot-on-sight orders amid protests The economic crisis has now become a political crisis even as Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapakse resigned. India is the largest neighbour of the Indian Ocean island country and has close linkages - historical and people-to-people with the country. The ministry of external affairs in a statement pointed towards India's "Neighbourhood First policy" and said that it has "extended support worth over US$ 3.5 billion to the people of Sri Lanka this year alone for helping them overcome their current difficulties". The statement explained, "people of India have provided assistance for mitigating the shortages of essential items such as food, medicine etc." The Indian support to Sri Lanka includes $500 million for fuel and $1 billion for food, medicine and essential supplies, credit swap of $400 million and deferment of an Asian clearing union payment of over $515 million. As part of lines of credit, India has already sent diesel, petrol and rice to the country. Additionally, as Sri Lanka is in talks with IMF for a bailout, New Delhi has also put in its word to the multilateral body. During last month's talks between Indian finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman and IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva in Washington a bailout to Sri Lanka was among the topics discussed.

Sri Lanka crisis: India says 'guided' by 'best interest' of the people; backs democratic processes

<p>The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for a new heatwave in Delhi&nbsp;with temperatures expected to reach 44 degrees Celsius by Wednesday (May 11).&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per IMD experts, this heatwave could last till May 15 because a cooling weather system is unlikely to impact northwest India in the following week.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/heatwave-passed-over-many-parts-of-the-country-delhi-to-experience-rain-on-may-3-imd-475747">Heatwave is over in many parts of India, Delhi to experience rain on May 3: IMD</a></strong></p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Watch | Economic impact of heatwave in India</strong></p>

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<p>According to Mahesh Palawat, vice president (Meteorology and Climate Change), Skymet, a private weather forecasting agency said, temperatures will not rise dramatically in most parts of Delhi due to easterly winds brought on by Cyclone Asani over the Bay of Bengal, increased humidity levels.</p>

<p>He said, “Without the easterly winds, temperatures would have leaped to 46-47 degrees Celsius.” He further said that due to the dry and hot westerly winds, temperatures in regions of Rajasthan, Gujarat and Vidarbha could reach 46-47 degrees Celsius.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Last week, sporadic rain, thunderstorms and strong winds gave some relief from the oppressive heat. &nbsp;The temperature began to rise during the weekend&nbsp;reaching 42 degrees in some areas in Sunday (May 9).&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The capital had a hot and dry March&nbsp;with no rainfall compared to the typical 15.9 mm. In April, it received 0.3 mm of rain, compared to a monthly average of 12.2 mm. Several regions of Delhi saw a heatwave at the end of the month&nbsp;with the temperatures reaching 46 to 47 degrees Celsius.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/heatwave-hit-indian-states-ready-with-plans-says-official-476886">India: 23 states, hundreds of cities, districts at risk due to heatwave, says official</a></strong></p>

<p>On Monday (May 9), increased temperatures and heatwave conditions disrupted normal living in most parts of Rajasthan’s western region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per the Meteorological Department, Banswara was the hottest place in Rajasthan reaching 47.2 degrees Celsius. &nbsp;Dungarpur registered 46.3, Bikaner 46.2, Phalodi 45.7 degrees Celsius. &nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for a new heatwave in Delhi with temperatures expected to reach 44 degrees Celsius by Wednesday (May 11).

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for a new heatwave in Delhi with temperatures expected to reach 44 degrees Celsius by Wednesday (May 11). As per IMD experts, this heatwave could last till May 15 because a cooling weather system is unlikely to impact northwest India in the following week. Also read | Heatwave is over in many parts of India, Delhi to experience rain on May 3: IMD Watch | Watch | Economic impact of heatwave in India According to Mahesh Palawat, vice president (Meteorology and Climate Change), Skymet, a private weather forecasting agency said, temperatures will not rise dramatically in most parts of Delhi due to easterly winds brought on by Cyclone Asani over the Bay of Bengal, increased humidity levels. He said, “Without the easterly winds, temperatures would have leaped to 46-47 degrees Celsius.” He further said that due to the dry and hot westerly winds, temperatures in regions of Rajasthan, Gujarat and Vidarbha could reach 46-47 degrees Celsius. Last week, sporadic rain, thunderstorms and strong winds gave some relief from the oppressive heat. The temperature began to rise during the weekend reaching 42 degrees in some areas in Sunday (May 9). WATCH WION LIVE HERE: The capital had a hot and dry March with no rainfall compared to the typical 15.9 mm. In April, it received 0.3 mm of rain, compared to a monthly average of 12.2 mm. Several regions of Delhi saw a heatwave at the end of the month with the temperatures reaching 46 to 47 degrees Celsius. Also read | India: 23 states, hundreds of cities, districts at risk due to heatwave, says official On Monday (May 9), increased temperatures and heatwave conditions disrupted normal living in most parts of Rajasthan’s western region. As per the Meteorological Department, Banswara was the hottest place in Rajasthan reaching 47.2 degrees Celsius. Dungarpur registered 46.3, Bikaner 46.2, Phalodi 45.7 degrees Celsius. (With inputs from agencies)

IMD issues yellow alert in Delhi as heatwave sweeps India

India, the largest democracy in the world has decided to shed some of its colonial baggage-its sedition law which the government has now decided to review before. Here, understand what this law actually means.

India's central government to re-examine and re-consider the validity of Sedition law

<p>The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has plans to build a pair of identical satellites dubbed 'Disha' to study the upper atmosphere. While placed in low earth orbit (nearly 500km above the earth's surface), the spacecraft is meant to study the physics and chemistry of the upper atmosphere, including the distribution of temperature, density, and chemical constituents, and the chemical reactions that occur there. ISRO officials revealed this at a&nbsp;National Meeting on Aeronomy Research, themed&nbsp;"Science of Near-Earth Space and its Applications".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Elaborating on the significance of a mission such as Disha, Dr&nbsp;Shantanu, Scientific Secretary, ISRO, said that the upper atmosphere was the first region of space to feel the wrath of the sun, before it percolates down to lower altitudes. He added that the mission's scientific objective is to perform space weather studies and solar-terrestrial interactions, so as to have advance warning regarding critical space-based weather events. "Once such warnings are available, we can take preventive action to safeguard our space assets." Disha will be a twin satellite aeronomy mission where both satellites carry similar payloads. However, the Disha H satellite will be placed at an 85-degree high inclination from the earth's equator, whereas the Disha L satellite will be placed at a 25-degree low inclination, "he explained.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/what-is-isros-gagan-which-can-aid-gps-and-enable-precise-navigation-of-aircraft-474733">What is ISRO's 'Gagan', which can aid GPS and enable precise navigation of aircraft?</a></strong></p>

<p>Speaking at the event, Dr&nbsp;Somanath, Chairman, ISRO, emphasised the need for space-based observations such as Disha. He pointed out that ISRO had sounding rockets (small rockets that carry light payloads to conduct upper atmospheric experiments) that could reach up to 500km in space. However, he indicated that sounding rockets only offered a very short-term observational capability, as opposed to the long-term presence and observation capability of dedicated satellites in orbit. He urged the participating scientists to look at upper atmospheric research and how the benefits and findings from the same can be used for the benefit of India. Making a mention of the information gained from global missions. He urged his scientists to ponder over what ISRO's contribution was towards global knowledge and work towards contributing more.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;India: ISRO launches EOS-04 satellite</strong></p>

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<p>Besides mentioning India's upcoming space science mission Chandrayaan-3 (Lunar landing and data collection), Somanath also spoke about hosting additional instruments and sensors on regular satellites&nbsp;to enhance their potential and derive more value than the satellite's default capability.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Explaining the nomenclature behind 'Disha', Dr Das, an ISRO official, said that<strong>&nbsp;</strong>Disturbed and Quiet Time Ionosphere-thermosphere System at High Altitudes&nbsp;(DISHA), was a necessary experiment to study the upper atmosphere, which is the first entity that feels the perturbation caused to Earth by solar&nbsp;events and how space weather concerns earthlings.&nbsp;</p>

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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has plans to build a pair of identical satellites dubbed 'Disha' to study the upper atmosphere. While placed in low earth orbit (nearly 500km above the earth's surface), the spacecraft is meant to study the physics and chemistry of the upper atmosphere, including the distribution of temperature, density, and chemical constituents, and the chemical reactions that occur there.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has plans to build a pair of identical satellites dubbed 'Disha' to study the upper atmosphere. While placed in low earth orbit (nearly 500km above the earth's surface), the spacecraft is meant to study the physics and chemistry of the upper atmosphere, including the distribution of temperature, density, and chemical constituents, and the chemical reactions that occur there. ISRO officials revealed this at a National Meeting on Aeronomy Research, themed "Science of Near-Earth Space and its Applications". Elaborating on the significance of a mission such as Disha, Dr Shantanu, Scientific Secretary, ISRO, said that the upper atmosphere was the first region of space to feel the wrath of the sun, before it percolates down to lower altitudes. He added that the mission's scientific objective is to perform space weather studies and solar-terrestrial interactions, so as to have advance warning regarding critical space-based weather events. "Once such warnings are available, we can take preventive action to safeguard our space assets." Disha will be a twin satellite aeronomy mission where both satellites carry similar payloads. However, the Disha H satellite will be placed at an 85-degree high inclination from the earth's equator, whereas the Disha L satellite will be placed at a 25-degree low inclination, "he explained. Also read | What is ISRO's 'Gagan', which can aid GPS and enable precise navigation of aircraft? Speaking at the event, Dr Somanath, Chairman, ISRO, emphasised the need for space-based observations such as Disha. He pointed out that ISRO had sounding rockets (small rockets that carry light payloads to conduct upper atmospheric experiments) that could reach up to 500km in space. However, he indicated that sounding rockets only offered a very short-term observational capability, as opposed to the long-term presence and observation capability of dedicated satellites in orbit. He urged the participating scientists to look at upper atmospheric research and how the benefits and findings from the same can be used for the benefit of India. Making a mention of the information gained from global missions. He urged his scientists to ponder over what ISRO's contribution was towards global knowledge and work towards contributing more. Watch | India: ISRO launches EOS-04 satellite Besides mentioning India's upcoming space science mission Chandrayaan-3 (Lunar landing and data collection), Somanath also spoke about hosting additional instruments and sensors on regular satellites to enhance their potential and derive more value than the satellite's default capability. Also read | 'Focus on how it will benefit India and the world' ISRO Chairman tells scientists, on upcoming Venus Mission Explaining the nomenclature behind 'Disha', Dr Das, an ISRO official, said that Disturbed and Quiet Time Ionosphere-thermosphere System at High Altitudes (DISHA), was a necessary experiment to study the upper atmosphere, which is the first entity that feels the perturbation caused to Earth by solar events and how space weather concerns earthlings. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

ISRO plans to build two satellites, DISHA-L&H, to study upper atmosphere

<p>With weather forecasts indicating that 'Asani', the severe cyclone storm off India's east coast is likely to move towards north-west Bay of Bengal, the Indian Coast Guard(ICG) is closely monitoring the situation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As the cyclone is expected to move off the north Andhra Pradesh and Odisha coasts, the Coast Guard has deployed two ships with helicopters for responding to any contingency including rescue operations post-landfall of the weather system.</p>

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<p>Ships at anchorage have also been advised to take shelter and necessary safety measures. Port authorities, oil rig operators, shipping, fisheries authorities and fishermen associations have been informed about the possible impact. The ICG is also in contact with relevant authorities to ensure the safety of boats, vessels and fixed platforms.</p>

<p>In addition to this, Coast Guard Disaster Relief Teams (DRTs) with inflatable boats, life boats and lifejackets are on standby for undertaking disaster response operations. Medical teams and ambulances have also been kept on standby for swift mobilisation.</p>

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With weather forecasts indicating that 'Asani', the severe cyclone storm off India's east coast is likely to move towards north-west Bay of Bengal, the Indian Coast Guard(ICG) is closely monitoring the situation.

With weather forecasts indicating that 'Asani', the severe cyclone storm off India's east coast is likely to move towards north-west Bay of Bengal, the Indian Coast Guard(ICG) is closely monitoring the situation. As the cyclone is expected to move off the north Andhra Pradesh and Odisha coasts, the Coast Guard has deployed two ships with helicopters for responding to any contingency including rescue operations post-landfall of the weather system. Also Read: Cyclone Asani nears Andhra Pradesh, Odisha coast Ships at anchorage have also been advised to take shelter and necessary safety measures. Port authorities, oil rig operators, shipping, fisheries authorities and fishermen associations have been informed about the possible impact. The ICG is also in contact with relevant authorities to ensure the safety of boats, vessels and fixed platforms. In addition to this, Coast Guard Disaster Relief Teams (DRTs) with inflatable boats, life boats and lifejackets are on standby for undertaking disaster response operations. Medical teams and ambulances have also been kept on standby for swift mobilisation. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Geared up to handle aftermath of Cyclone Asani, says Indian Coast Guard

<p>A new world record seems to have been set for holding a 'tough' yoga pose for the most time by a Dubai-based instructor, media reports said. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Breaking the earlier world record set at four minutes and 47 seconds, 22-year-old Yash Moradiya, who is an Indian resident, seems to have registered himself in Guinness World Records by holding the upside-down scorpion (Vrischikasana) position for 29 minutes and four seconds. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/indian-man-wins-guinness-world-record-for-building-worlds-largest-ball-pen-477791" hreflang="en">Indian man wins Guinness World Record for building world's largest ball pen</a></strong></p>

<p>Moradiya, who has been practising for over five years, fulfilled his dream to come up with a record-setting achievement. In the challenge to set the record, he tested his limits as it is a difficult pose. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>“The scorpion position, particularly, is all about stability. The longer we hold the pose, the better we learn to establish the mental resilience to survive any critical situation we face in life with grace,” Moradiya told Khaleej Times. &nbsp;</p>

<p>“Yoga has the ability to transform our physical and mental well-being, driving us to unlock our hidden potential of our bodies away from limiting thoughts,” Moradiya added. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Indian instructor trained for three&nbsp;hours daily for five years to be able to achieve this feat. &nbsp;</p>

<p>“The challenge was stabilising the mind after the first five minutes. While my body started to tremble shortly after I went into the pose, it was focusing my inner strength that kept me going,” stated Moradiya. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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A new world record seems to have been set for holding a 'tough' yoga pose for the most time by a Dubai-based instructor, media reports said. Breaking the earlier world record set at four minutes and 47 seconds, 22-year-old Yash Moradiya, who is an Indian resident, seems to have registered himself in Guinness World Records by holding the upside-down scorpion (Vrischikasana) position for 29 minutes and four seconds.

A new world record seems to have been set for holding a 'tough' yoga pose for the most time by a Dubai-based instructor, media reports said. Breaking the earlier world record set at four minutes and 47 seconds, 22-year-old Yash Moradiya, who is an Indian resident, seems to have registered himself in Guinness World Records by holding the upside-down scorpion (Vrischikasana) position for 29 minutes and four seconds. Also Read: Indian man wins Guinness World Record for building world's largest ball pen Moradiya, who has been practising for over five years, fulfilled his dream to come up with a record-setting achievement. In the challenge to set the record, he tested his limits as it is a difficult pose. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Yoga instructor Yash Moradiya (@yash.yoga) × “The scorpion position, particularly, is all about stability. The longer we hold the pose, the better we learn to establish the mental resilience to survive any critical situation we face in life with grace,” Moradiya told Khaleej Times. “Yoga has the ability to transform our physical and mental well-being, driving us to unlock our hidden potential of our bodies away from limiting thoughts,” Moradiya added. Watch: India to re-examine the relevance of its colonial law- Sedition law × The Indian instructor trained for three hours daily for five years to be able to achieve this feat. “The challenge was stabilising the mind after the first five minutes. While my body started to tremble shortly after I went into the pose, it was focusing my inner strength that kept me going,” stated Moradiya. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Member of Parliament Shashi Tharoor's tweet on the movie 'The Kashmir Files' has started a heated debate on Twitter with actor Anupam Kher jumping in and even posting a tweet by Tharoor's late wife Sunanda Pushkar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Shashi Tharoor, who was in past&nbsp;Under-Secretary General of the United Nations, tweeted on May 10 that 'The Kashmir Files' was banned in Singapore. He posted a link from Channel News Asia.</p>

<p>"Film promoted by India’s ruling party, #KashmirFiles, banned in Singapore:..." tweeted Tharoor.</p>

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<p>Actor Anupam Kher, who has acted in 'The Kashmir Files' took exception to Tharoor's tweet and termed&nbsp;his attitude "callous". In his tweet, Kher posted a screenshot of tweets made by Tharoor's late wife Sunanda Pushkar. The tweets were made in the year 2013.</p>

<p>"...If nothing else at least for #Sunanda’s sake who was a Kashmiri herself you should show some sensitivity towards #KashmiriPandits &amp; not feel victorious about a country banning #TheKashmirFiles!," tweeted Kher.</p>

<p>"So much is being done for minorities these days especially the ones who suffered riots. why on earth are Kashmiris ignored who suffered in 1989," Sunanda Pushkar appears to have tweeted as per image posted by Kher.</p>

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<p>Tharoor has shot back at Anupam Kher on Facebook but has refrained from taking his name.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"My statement in response to assorted comments on my tweet:..." starts Tharoor's post.</p>

<p>In his FB post, Throor maintains that he did not '“mock” or disparage the sufferings of Kashmiri Pandits' and made a tweet on 'factual news item'.</p>

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<p>The Kashmir Files is a movie based on exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from Jammu and Kashmir during years of militancy in the state which is now a union territory.</p>

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Member of Parliament Shashi Tharoor's tweet on the movie 'The Kashmir Files' has started a heated debate on Twitter with actor Anupam Kher jumping in and even posting a tweet by Tharoor's late wife Sunanda Pushkar.

Member of Parliament Shashi Tharoor's tweet on the movie 'The Kashmir Files' has started a heated debate on Twitter with actor Anupam Kher jumping in and even posting a tweet by Tharoor's late wife Sunanda Pushkar. Shashi Tharoor, who was in past Under-Secretary General of the United Nations, tweeted on May 10 that 'The Kashmir Files' was banned in Singapore. He posted a link from Channel News Asia. "Film promoted by India’s ruling party, #KashmirFiles, banned in Singapore:..." tweeted Tharoor. Film promoted by India’s ruling party, #KashmirFiles, banned in Singapore: https://t.co/S6TBjglele pic.twitter.com/RuaoTReuAH — Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) May 10, 2022 × Actor Anupam Kher, who has acted in 'The Kashmir Files' took exception to Tharoor's tweet and termed his attitude "callous". In his tweet, Kher posted a screenshot of tweets made by Tharoor's late wife Sunanda Pushkar. The tweets were made in the year 2013. "...If nothing else at least for #Sunanda’s sake who was a Kashmiri herself you should show some sensitivity towards #KashmiriPandits & not feel victorious about a country banning #TheKashmirFiles!," tweeted Kher. "So much is being done for minorities these days especially the ones who suffered riots. why on earth are Kashmiris ignored who suffered in 1989," Sunanda Pushkar appears to have tweeted as per image posted by Kher. Dear @ShashiTharoor! Your callousness towards #KashmiriHindus genocide is tragic.If nothing else at least for #Sunanda’s sake who was a Kashmiri herself you should show some sensitivity towards #KashmiriPandits & not feel victorious about a country banning #TheKashmirFiles! 💔 https://t.co/YwEsgYWgc4 pic.twitter.com/b7XRL46tIG — Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) May 10, 2022 × Tharoor has shot back at Anupam Kher on Facebook but has refrained from taking his name. "My statement in response to assorted comments on my tweet:..." starts Tharoor's post. In his FB post, Throor maintains that he did not '“mock” or disparage the sufferings of Kashmiri Pandits' and made a tweet on 'factual news item'. × The Kashmir Files is a movie based on exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from Jammu and Kashmir during years of militancy in the state which is now a union territory. Decode the geostrategy, diplomacy, and ideologies of the world’s unending wars. Catch our special series ‘World at War’ every Saturday at 8:30 PM IST and Sunday at 10:30 PM IST only on WION. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Shashi Tharoor's tweet on 'The Kashmir Files' starts heated debate, Anupam Kher mentions Sunanda Pushkar

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<p>With 2,288 new coronavirus infections reported in a day, India's tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,31,07,689, while the active cases decreased to 19,637, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday.</p>

<p>The death toll climbed to 5,24,103 with 10 fresh fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated.</p>

<p>The active cases comprise 0.05 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was 98.74 per cent, the ministry said.</p>

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<p>A decrease of 766 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours.</p>

<p>The daily positivity rate was recorded as 0.47 per cent and the weekly positivity rate as 0.79 per cent, according to the ministry.</p>

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<p>The cumulative doses administered in the country so far under the nationwide COVID-19 vaccination drive has exceeded 190.50 crore.</p>

<p>India's COVID-19 tally had crossed the 20-lakh mark on August 7, 2020, 30 lakh on August 23, 40 lakh on September 5 and 50 lakh on September 16. It went past 60 lakh on September 28, 70 lakh on October 11, crossed 80 lakh on October 29, 90 lakh on November 20 and surpassed the one-crore mark on December 19.</p>

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<p>The country crossed the grim milestone of two crore on May 4 and three crore on June 23 last year.</p>

<p>The 10 new fatalities include six from Kerala, three from Delhi and one from Karnataka.&nbsp;</p>


With 2,288 new coronavirus infections reported in a day, India's tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,31,07,689, while the active cases decreased to 19,637, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday.

With 2,288 new coronavirus infections reported in a day, India's tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,31,07,689, while the active cases decreased to 19,637, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday. The death toll climbed to 5,24,103 with 10 fresh fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated. The active cases comprise 0.05 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was 98.74 per cent, the ministry said. Also read | Centre approves Russian vaccine ‘Sputnik’ booster COVID-19 shot: Report A decrease of 766 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours. The daily positivity rate was recorded as 0.47 per cent and the weekly positivity rate as 0.79 per cent, according to the ministry. Watch | India: Mask mandate back in New Delhi as COVID cases surge The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 4,25,63,949, while the case fatality rate was 1.22 per cent. WATCH WION LIVE HERE: The cumulative doses administered in the country so far under the nationwide COVID-19 vaccination drive has exceeded 190.50 crore. India's COVID-19 tally had crossed the 20-lakh mark on August 7, 2020, 30 lakh on August 23, 40 lakh on September 5 and 50 lakh on September 16. It went past 60 lakh on September 28, 70 lakh on October 11, crossed 80 lakh on October 29, 90 lakh on November 20 and surpassed the one-crore mark on December 19. Also read | Covovax vaccine available for everyone above 12 years: Adar Poonawalla The country crossed the grim milestone of two crore on May 4 and three crore on June 23 last year. The 10 new fatalities include six from Kerala, three from Delhi and one from Karnataka.

India: Active COVID-19 cases dip to 19,637

<p>The Indian Metrological Department (IMD) said on Tuesday that severe cyclonic storm Asani is expected to travel northwestwards until the night of May 10 and approach the west central Bay of Bengal off the coast of North Andhra Pradesh.</p>

<p>Cyclone Asani is expected to recurve north-northeastwards and move into the Northwest Bay of Bengal off the shores of North Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, according to the weather service. During the next 24 hours, it is expected to progressively weaken into a cyclonic storm.</p>

<p>In Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, East Godavari, Krishna, Guntur, and West Godavari districts, squally winds with speeds of 40-50 kmph gusting to 60 kmph are expected to continue until 8.30 a.m. on May 11th, according to the IMD.</p>

<p>The weather department in Bhubneswar also informed us that the severe cyclonic storm Asani will weaken into a cyclonic storm over the next 24 hours.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Under its influence, heavy to very heavy rainfall warning for next 24 hrs for Malkangiri, Gajapati, Ganjam, Puri dists. Fishermen advised not to venture into the sea along &amp; off Odisha coast till 13 May", IMD Bhubaneswar.</p>

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<p>IMD has issued the following warnings in connection with Severe Cyclonic Storm Asani:</p>

<p><strong>Rainfall forecast:</strong></p>

<p>From the <strong>May 10th</strong> night, very heavy rainfall is expected in a few locations with extremely heavy rainfall over north coastal Andhra Pradesh and heavy rainfall in isolated places across coastal Odisha.</p>

<p><strong>11 May: </strong>Very heavy rainfall is expected across coastal Andhra Pradesh, with isolated extremely heavy falls, and very heavy rainfall is predicted over coastal Odisha, with heavy rainfall at isolated locations over adjoining coastal West Bengal.</p>

<p><strong>12 May: </strong>Over coastal portions of Odisha and West Bengal, light to moderate rainfall is expected in a few places, with severe rainfall in isolated spots.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Odisha: A group of fishermen had a narrow escape, as their boat capsized in the turbulent sea at Aryapalli near Chatrapur in Ganjam district. All the fishermen managed to swim to the shore, and no loss of lives reported. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CycloneAsani?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CycloneAsani</a> <a href="https://t.co/ZH3ryOlHvR">pic.twitter.com/ZH3ryOlHvR</a></p>
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The Indian Metrological Department (IMD) said on Tuesday that severe cyclonic storm Asani is expected to travel northwestwards until the night of May 10 and approach the west central Bay of Bengal off the coast of North Andhra Pradesh.

The Indian Metrological Department (IMD) said on Tuesday that severe cyclonic storm Asani is expected to travel northwestwards until the night of May 10 and approach the west central Bay of Bengal off the coast of North Andhra Pradesh. Cyclone Asani is expected to recurve north-northeastwards and move into the Northwest Bay of Bengal off the shores of North Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, according to the weather service. During the next 24 hours, it is expected to progressively weaken into a cyclonic storm. In Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, East Godavari, Krishna, Guntur, and West Godavari districts, squally winds with speeds of 40-50 kmph gusting to 60 kmph are expected to continue until 8.30 a.m. on May 11th, according to the IMD. The weather department in Bhubneswar also informed us that the severe cyclonic storm Asani will weaken into a cyclonic storm over the next 24 hours. "Under its influence, heavy to very heavy rainfall warning for next 24 hrs for Malkangiri, Gajapati, Ganjam, Puri dists. Fishermen advised not to venture into the sea along & off Odisha coast till 13 May", IMD Bhubaneswar. #WATCH Heavy rain in Visakhapatnam under the influence of cyclone 'Asani' over the Bay of Bengal pic.twitter.com/hmeLvElT1B — ANI (@ANI) May 10, 2022 × IMD has issued the following warnings in connection with Severe Cyclonic Storm Asani: Rainfall forecast: From the May 10th night, very heavy rainfall is expected in a few locations with extremely heavy rainfall over north coastal Andhra Pradesh and heavy rainfall in isolated places across coastal Odisha. 11 May: Very heavy rainfall is expected across coastal Andhra Pradesh, with isolated extremely heavy falls, and very heavy rainfall is predicted over coastal Odisha, with heavy rainfall at isolated locations over adjoining coastal West Bengal. 12 May: Over coastal portions of Odisha and West Bengal, light to moderate rainfall is expected in a few places, with severe rainfall in isolated spots. #WATCH | Odisha: A group of fishermen had a narrow escape, as their boat capsized in the turbulent sea at Aryapalli near Chatrapur in Ganjam district. All the fishermen managed to swim to the shore, and no loss of lives reported. #CycloneAsani pic.twitter.com/ZH3ryOlHvR — ANI (@ANI) May 10, 2022 ×

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