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Srikanth, 58, and Anuradha, 55, were brutally killed hours after returning from the United States to their home in India's southern city on Saturday, May 7.&nbsp;

Their city home was also broken into.&nbsp;Their bodies were discovered&nbsp;by police in their farmhouse outside Chennai.

Following an investigation, it was discovered that the perpetrator was a guy named Krishna, who had worked as a driver for the couple for over ten years.

The couple moved to the United States in November of last year, and except for a brief visit by Srikanth, they were gone until Saturday, May 7.&nbsp;

Krishna had been working for them as a live-in driver, according to the police.&nbsp;

On the day of their homecoming, Krishna had picked up Anuradha and Srikanth from the airport on the day of their return and driven them to their residence in Chennai's Mylapore.

When the couple's daughter, who lived in the United States, tried to phone her parents repeatedly after they arrived, she noticed something was wrong.&nbsp;

When she didn't hear back, she notified a relative, who hurried to the house and discovered it locked. When the police arrived, they broke into the residence and discovered blood stains.

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The couple and Krishna were missing.&nbsp;

Krishna and Ravi, according to the media reports, cleaned up the blood marks and carried the remains to the couple's property on the East Coast Road, where they were buried.&nbsp;

The murders, according to ACP Kannan, were premeditated ahead of time.

According to the reports, authorities tried to track down Krishna and Ravi using their phone numbers, and FASTag records revealed that he was going on the Chennai-Kolkata route.&nbsp;

They contacted the police in Andhra Pradesh, who nabbed the couple in Ongole, using CCTV video and call data.

Srikanth, 58, and Anuradha, 55, were brutally killed hours after returning from the United States to their home in India's southern city on Saturday, May 7. Their city home was also broken into.

Srikanth, 58, and Anuradha, 55, were brutally killed hours after returning from the United States to their home in India's southern city on Saturday, May 7. Their city home was also broken into. Their bodies were discovered by police in their farmhouse outside Chennai. Following an investigation, it was discovered that the perpetrator was a guy named Krishna, who had worked as a driver for the couple for over ten years. The couple moved to the United States in November of last year, and except for a brief visit by Srikanth, they were gone until Saturday, May 7. Krishna had been working for them as a live-in driver, according to the police. On the day of their homecoming, Krishna had picked up Anuradha and Srikanth from the airport on the day of their return and driven them to their residence in Chennai's Mylapore. When the couple's daughter, who lived in the United States, tried to phone her parents repeatedly after they arrived, she noticed something was wrong. When she didn't hear back, she notified a relative, who hurried to the house and discovered it locked. When the police arrived, they broke into the residence and discovered blood stains. At this moment, our thoughts and prayers go out to his family members and friends. May God give them courage and strength to bear this loss. Infibeam Avenues Ltd. pic.twitter.com/exG3vpv0bI — Infibeam Avenues Ltd (@InfibeamAvenues) May 8, 2022 × The couple and Krishna were missing. Krishna and Ravi, according to the media reports, cleaned up the blood marks and carried the remains to the couple's property on the East Coast Road, where they were buried. The murders, according to ACP Kannan, were premeditated ahead of time. According to the reports, authorities tried to track down Krishna and Ravi using their phone numbers, and FASTag records revealed that he was going on the Chennai-Kolkata route. They contacted the police in Andhra Pradesh, who nabbed the couple in Ongole, using CCTV video and call data.

Indian couple murdered by driver, buried in their own farmhouse in Chennai

A fire broke out on the 14th floor of a high-rise opposite Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan’s residence in Mumbai on Monday&nbsp;evening. Khan lives in Mumbai’s Bandra area. No casualties have been reported so far.&nbsp; 
 
According to reports, the Mumbai Fire Brigade rushed to the spot soon after the incident was reported.&nbsp; 
 
Police, ambulances as well as civic ward staff among others were also mobilised. The MFB declared the incident as a ‘level 2’ fire.&nbsp; 
 
Eight fire engines were pressed into service to control the blaze. Seven jumbo tankers and ambulances were also&nbsp;rushed to the spot.&nbsp; 
 
Reports suggest that the blaze was reported from Jivesh Building on Bandstand Road very close to SRK's home Mannat, located in the same area.&nbsp;

It took reportedly two hours to douse the fire.&nbsp; 
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A fire broke out on the 14th floor of a high-rise opposite Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan’s residence in Mumbai on Monday evening. Khan lives in Mumbai’s Bandra area.

A fire broke out on the 14th floor of a high-rise opposite Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan’s residence in Mumbai on Monday evening. Khan lives in Mumbai’s Bandra area. No casualties have been reported so far. According to reports, the Mumbai Fire Brigade rushed to the spot soon after the incident was reported. Police, ambulances as well as civic ward staff among others were also mobilised. The MFB declared the incident as a ‘level 2’ fire. Eight fire engines were pressed into service to control the blaze. Seven jumbo tankers and ambulances were also rushed to the spot. Reports suggest that the blaze was reported from Jivesh Building on Bandstand Road very close to SRK's home Mannat, located in the same area. It took reportedly two hours to douse the fire.

Fire breaks out in high rise building near SRK's residence Mannat

The Indian government is trying to make Jammu and Kashmir a sports hub, by introducing world-class infrastructure and a new sports policy for the Union Territory. According to the sports council of Jammu and Kashmir, around 500 athletes won medals in various games at the national level.&nbsp;

There has been a massive change in sports infrastructure across Jammu and Kashmir. Many new stadiums at the international level have been built while many others are being constructed in various districts of the Union Territory. The Sports Council of Jammu and Kashmir has been pushing youngsters to take up sports.&nbsp;

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"It's happening. We are doing our best to attract more and more youngsters towards sports.&nbsp;If we talk about last year, thousands of youngsters were brought in to be trained in various sports. In every event we do, more than 200-300 athletes are registered with us. There are various disciplines. We are way ahead in the medal tally as well. Parents are supportive as well. Sadia won a medal in Wushu, while Arif represented us at the Winter Olympics. Parents are pushing children to go for sports and our efforts are also to bring in as many as possible. We have won more than 500 national medals since last year, "said Nuzhat Ara, Divisional Sports Officer, Kashmir.&nbsp;

The Kashmir Division has shown immense potential in the national games in various sports. Hundreds of medals have been brought home by these young athletes in the national tournaments.&nbsp;

Watch |&nbsp;31-year-old Kashmiri man becomes only Indian to qualify for winter Olympics 2022

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"We get a lot of time to train. We won so many medals last year, we won 70 golds, around 90 silver medals, and 145 bronze medals. We got these medals due to the continuous efforts from the last 3-4 years. A lot of changes have been made in the department. We have worked very hard with our secretary. We are also pushing athletes in major sports as well. We have built one indoor stadium in every district of Kashmir Valley.'' said Mushtaq Zargar, Sports Officer, Sports Council.&nbsp;

Jammu and Kashmir also received a special package from the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. A 200-crore package has been given to the Union Territory. Special sports festivals are being organised in every district of Union territory to look for talent in these smaller areas and train them to become professional athletes.&nbsp;

"The government has focused a lot on sports in the last few years, especially in the last 5 years." The reason is that the government has done a lot of funding. We always had talent, but we needed infrastructure, and now finally we have all the facilities. We have indoor as well as indoor stadiums. This is just the start and now we have to work on the second phase, which is talent identification and major games. We have to keep the Olympics in our minds. The biggest field is the Olympics, and that's our target as well." Shafqat Shafi, Coach, Sports Council.&nbsp;

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The youth of the valley are happy about the changes in the sports sector. Girls in huge numbers are taking up sports and representing India at national and international events.&nbsp;

"I won a bronze medal at Kanyakumari recently in Wushu. It's a great step that sports are getting a lot of support from the government." I even see a lot of girls taking up sports, and it's great for our country. The parents should be supportive and proud of these girls too. I got to know about Wushu from my friends and started learning here. I won a bronze in my very first nationals. I want to go further and represent the country at international levels, "said K Mushtaq, Wushu Player."

The government has also been pushing for sports activities to keep the youth away from drugs and other illegal activities. The youngsters who pick up sports not only make a name for themselves but also earn out of it. These sportspeople are inspiring the younger generations also.&nbsp;

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"I started when I was in second and I played martial arts." I played for the Nationals and won gold, bronze, and many other medals. I hope youngsters stay away from drugs and take up sports, "said Shah Talha, a Wushu player.&nbsp;

In the last two years, Kashmir athletes have proved their mettle. While Arif Khan represented India at the Winter Olympics in Beijing, Sadia Tariq won India a gold medal at the Moscow Wushu Championship. Bilquis Mir, Director of water sports, also became the first Kashmiri woman to be a judge at the Olympics. And in the ongoing IPL, Umraan Malik has also made his name by being the fastest bowler in India.

The Indian government is trying to make Jammu and Kashmir a sports hub, by introducing world-class infrastructure and a new sports policy for the Union Territory.

The Indian government is trying to make Jammu and Kashmir a sports hub, by introducing world-class infrastructure and a new sports policy for the Union Territory. According to the sports council of Jammu and Kashmir, around 500 athletes won medals in various games at the national level. There has been a massive change in sports infrastructure across Jammu and Kashmir. Many new stadiums at the international level have been built while many others are being constructed in various districts of the Union Territory. The Sports Council of Jammu and Kashmir has been pushing youngsters to take up sports. Also read | Top LeT commander from Pak among two terrorists gunned down in encounter in Kashmir "It's happening. We are doing our best to attract more and more youngsters towards sports. If we talk about last year, thousands of youngsters were brought in to be trained in various sports. In every event we do, more than 200-300 athletes are registered with us. There are various disciplines. We are way ahead in the medal tally as well. Parents are supportive as well. Sadia won a medal in Wushu, while Arif represented us at the Winter Olympics. Parents are pushing children to go for sports and our efforts are also to bring in as many as possible. We have won more than 500 national medals since last year, "said Nuzhat Ara, Divisional Sports Officer, Kashmir. The Kashmir Division has shown immense potential in the national games in various sports. Hundreds of medals have been brought home by these young athletes in the national tournaments. Watch | 31-year-old Kashmiri man becomes only Indian to qualify for winter Olympics 2022 "We get a lot of time to train. We won so many medals last year, we won 70 golds, around 90 silver medals, and 145 bronze medals. We got these medals due to the continuous efforts from the last 3-4 years. A lot of changes have been made in the department. We have worked very hard with our secretary. We are also pushing athletes in major sports as well. We have built one indoor stadium in every district of Kashmir Valley.'' said Mushtaq Zargar, Sports Officer, Sports Council. Jammu and Kashmir also received a special package from the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. A 200-crore package has been given to the Union Territory. Special sports festivals are being organised in every district of Union territory to look for talent in these smaller areas and train them to become professional athletes. "The government has focused a lot on sports in the last few years, especially in the last 5 years." The reason is that the government has done a lot of funding. We always had talent, but we needed infrastructure, and now finally we have all the facilities. We have indoor as well as indoor stadiums. This is just the start and now we have to work on the second phase, which is talent identification and major games. We have to keep the Olympics in our minds. The biggest field is the Olympics, and that's our target as well." Shafqat Shafi, Coach, Sports Council. WATCH WION LIVE HERE: The youth of the valley are happy about the changes in the sports sector. Girls in huge numbers are taking up sports and representing India at national and international events. "I won a bronze medal at Kanyakumari recently in Wushu. It's a great step that sports are getting a lot of support from the government." I even see a lot of girls taking up sports, and it's great for our country. The parents should be supportive and proud of these girls too. I got to know about Wushu from my friends and started learning here. I won a bronze in my very first nationals. I want to go further and represent the country at international levels, "said K Mushtaq, Wushu Player." The government has also been pushing for sports activities to keep the youth away from drugs and other illegal activities. The youngsters who pick up sports not only make a name for themselves but also earn out of it. These sportspeople are inspiring the younger generations also. Also read | India moving towards becoming high-tech manufacturing economy: Piyush Goyal "I started when I was in second and I played martial arts." I played for the Nationals and won gold, bronze, and many other medals. I hope youngsters stay away from drugs and take up sports, "said Shah Talha, a Wushu player. In the last two years, Kashmir athletes have proved their mettle. While Arif Khan represented India at the Winter Olympics in Beijing, Sadia Tariq won India a gold medal at the Moscow Wushu Championship. Bilquis Mir, Director of water sports, also became the first Kashmiri woman to be a judge at the Olympics. And in the ongoing IPL, Umraan Malik has also made his name by being the fastest bowler in India.

Indian government to make Jammu-Kashmir a sports hub by building world class infrastructure

A day after it came to light that IndiGo barred a specially-abled child from boarding a flight at the Ranchi airport as he was in "a state of panic", Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Monday that no human being should have to go through this and he himself is investigating the incident.

As the boy was prohibited from boarding the airline's Ranchi-Hyderabad flight on Saturday, his parents, who were with him, also decided to not enter the plane.

The Saturday's incident came to light after other passengers posted about this incident on social media on Sunday.

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Commenting on one such social media post regarding this incident, Scindia on Monday said on Twitter, "There is zero tolerance towards such behaviour. No human being should have to go through this! Investigating the matter by myself, post which appropriate action will be taken."

DGCA chief Arun Kumar had on Sunday told PTI that the regulator has sought a report from IndiGo on this matter.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is probing this incident and it will take appropriate action, he said.

A passenger named Manisha Gupta had detailed this incident on LinkedIn. She said that on Saturday, at the Ranchi airport, an adolescent with special needs, was in great discomfort.

"The exhaustion of the drive to the airport and then the stress of security check has sent him into the throes of hunger, thirst, anxiety and confusion. His parents obviously knew how to handle his meltdown - with patience, cajoling, stern-ness, many hugs," she mentioned.

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By the time the boarding began, the child had been fed and given his medicines, she said.

He seemed ready except for some big displays of general teenage assertiveness, she noted.

"Then we witnessed the full display of brute authority and power. The IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation Ltd) staff declared that the child would not be allowed to take the flight because he was a risk to other passengers," she mentioned.

"The Indigo manager also said something on lines of 'behaviours such as this, and that of drunk passengers, deems them unfit to travel'," she said.

The other passengers opposed him resolutely and they demanded that the child and his parents board the flight as soon as possible, she mentioned.

Several challenged the Indigo staff to calibrate his decision with corresponding statements in the rule book, she said.

"They held up their mobile phones with news articles, and Twitter posts on supreme court judgements on how no airline could discriminate against passengers with disabilities. There was a delegation of doctors that was taking the same flight. They offered to provide full support to the child and his parents, if any health episode were to occur mid-air," she noted.

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However, IndiGo staff did not change their decision of barring the child from taking the flight, she said.

When asked about the incident, IndiGo had on Sunday said, "In view of the safety of passengers, a specially-abled child could not board the flight with his family on May 7, as he was in a state of panic."

The ground staff waited for him to calm down till the last minute but to no avail, it said.

The airline made the family comfortable by providing them a hotel stay and they flew the next morning to their destination, it said.

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"We regret the inconvenience caused to the passengers. IndiGo prides itself on being an inclusive organisation, be it for employees or its customers; and over 75,000 specially-abled passengers fly with IndiGo every month," it said.

IndiGo India's largest carrier carried 58.61 lakh passengers within the country in March, a 54.8 per cent share of the domestic market, as per the DGCA data.

A day after it came to light that IndiGo barred a specially-abled child from boarding a flight at the Ranchi airport as he was in "a state of panic", Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Monday that no human being should have to go through this and he himself is investigating the incident.

A day after it came to light that IndiGo barred a specially-abled child from boarding a flight at the Ranchi airport as he was in "a state of panic", Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Monday that no human being should have to go through this and he himself is investigating the incident. As the boy was prohibited from boarding the airline's Ranchi-Hyderabad flight on Saturday, his parents, who were with him, also decided to not enter the plane. The Saturday's incident came to light after other passengers posted about this incident on social media on Sunday. Also read | IndiGo website 'hacked' by passenger after losing baggage Commenting on one such social media post regarding this incident, Scindia on Monday said on Twitter, "There is zero tolerance towards such behaviour. No human being should have to go through this! Investigating the matter by myself, post which appropriate action will be taken." DGCA chief Arun Kumar had on Sunday told PTI that the regulator has sought a report from IndiGo on this matter. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is probing this incident and it will take appropriate action, he said. A passenger named Manisha Gupta had detailed this incident on LinkedIn. She said that on Saturday, at the Ranchi airport, an adolescent with special needs, was in great discomfort. "The exhaustion of the drive to the airport and then the stress of security check has sent him into the throes of hunger, thirst, anxiety and confusion. His parents obviously knew how to handle his meltdown - with patience, cajoling, stern-ness, many hugs," she mentioned. Watch | Gravitas: Severe turbulence hits SpiceJet flight from Mumbai to Durgapur By the time the boarding began, the child had been fed and given his medicines, she said. He seemed ready except for some big displays of general teenage assertiveness, she noted. "Then we witnessed the full display of brute authority and power. The IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation Ltd) staff declared that the child would not be allowed to take the flight because he was a risk to other passengers," she mentioned. "The Indigo manager also said something on lines of 'behaviours such as this, and that of drunk passengers, deems them unfit to travel'," she said. The other passengers opposed him resolutely and they demanded that the child and his parents board the flight as soon as possible, she mentioned. Several challenged the Indigo staff to calibrate his decision with corresponding statements in the rule book, she said. "They held up their mobile phones with news articles, and Twitter posts on supreme court judgements on how no airline could discriminate against passengers with disabilities. There was a delegation of doctors that was taking the same flight. They offered to provide full support to the child and his parents, if any health episode were to occur mid-air," she noted. WATCH WION LIVE HERE: However, IndiGo staff did not change their decision of barring the child from taking the flight, she said. When asked about the incident, IndiGo had on Sunday said, "In view of the safety of passengers, a specially-abled child could not board the flight with his family on May 7, as he was in a state of panic." The ground staff waited for him to calm down till the last minute but to no avail, it said. The airline made the family comfortable by providing them a hotel stay and they flew the next morning to their destination, it said. Also read | Watch | SpiceJet flight hits severe turbulence; passengers injured "We regret the inconvenience caused to the passengers. IndiGo prides itself on being an inclusive organisation, be it for employees or its customers; and over 75,000 specially-abled passengers fly with IndiGo every month," it said. IndiGo India's largest carrier carried 58.61 lakh passengers within the country in March, a 54.8 per cent share of the domestic market, as per the DGCA data.

IndiGo bars specially-abled child; Scindia says no human being should have to go through this

Rabindranath Tagore, a poet, writer, playwright, composer, philosopher, social reformer and painter was born on May 7, 1861. He was the first non-European and the first lyricist to win Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913&nbsp;for his profoundly sensitive, fresh and lovely poetry&nbsp;Gitanjali.&nbsp;

Tagore began writing poems at the age of eight and published his own collection a decade later named ‘Bhanusimha.’ He’s also the man who composed national anthems for three countries:&nbsp;Jana Gana Mana for India, Amar Sonar Bangla for Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka Mata for Sri Lanka.

On Rabindranath Tagore's birth anniversary, here are some of the must-read books by the litterateur, and famous poems

Gitanjali

Gitanjali is an anthology of poems and it is Tagore’s most well-known and influential work. Originally, the book was published in 1910, but he republished it in 1912 as a collection of English-translated prose poems named ‘Gitanjali: Song Offerings'. Old Indian devotion songs provided Tagore’s model for the poems of&nbsp;Gitanjali. He also composed music for these lyrics. Love is the principal subject, although some poems detail the internal conflict between spiritual longings and earthly desires.&nbsp;

The collections helped him win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913.

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The Postmaster cemented Tagore as India’s greatest romantic, as the story beautifully examines the human condition in its varied forms, from the innocence of childhood to the contrast between a bustling city and a rustic village as well as love and loss and the natural and supernatural.&nbsp;If you are just starting with Tagore’s incredible literature, this is definitely the one you can pick!</div>

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Gora

One of Tagore’s many excellent works, it depicts the social, political and religious society of Bengal during the colonial rule in the 1880s. He hoped that this book would transform the country’s social, political and religious scene. His analysis of that time is still applicable in today’s modern world, which makes it a must-read&nbsp;at least once in their lifetime.

Tagore was not only an excellent writer but also a brilliant poet whose thought-provoking proses revolved around freedom, courage and anti-colonialism.&nbsp;&nbsp;Here are some of the famous poems written by the Nobel Laureate.

1. ‘Where the Mind without Fear’- A magnificent poetry&nbsp;that speaks of the limitless potential of human knowledge, the valour of standing by the truth and the feeling of true freedom.&nbsp;

2.&nbsp;‘Let Me Not Forget,’- A&nbsp;beautiful work of poetry, depicts the wonderful emptiness a person has for missing the beloved.&nbsp;

3. 'Last Curtain'- It explores the vulnerability that one feels as one approaches death. The only real things one can take to the grave are his/her good acts.&nbsp;

4. 'Freedom'-&nbsp;The speaker of this powerful poem is informing his listeners or readers, the people of India, that he is going to fight for their freedom. It is the freedom that will allow them to break free from the oppression they have endured of various kinds.&nbsp; 
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Rabindranath Tagore, a poet, writer, playwright, composer, philosopher, social reformer and painter was born on May 7, 1861. He was the first non-European and the first lyricist to win Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913 for his profoundly sensitive, fresh and lovely poetry Gitanjali.

Rabindranath Tagore, a poet, writer, playwright, composer, philosopher, social reformer and painter was born on May 7, 1861. He was the first non-European and the first lyricist to win Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913 for his profoundly sensitive, fresh and lovely poetry Gitanjali. Tagore began writing poems at the age of eight and published his own collection a decade later named ‘Bhanusimha.’ He’s also the man who composed national anthems for three countries: Jana Gana Mana for India, Amar Sonar Bangla for Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka Mata for Sri Lanka. On Rabindranath Tagore's birth anniversary, here are some of the must-read books by the litterateur, and famous poems Gitanjali Gitanjali is an anthology of poems and it is Tagore’s most well-known and influential work. Originally, the book was published in 1910, but he republished it in 1912 as a collection of English-translated prose poems named ‘Gitanjali: Song Offerings'. Old Indian devotion songs provided Tagore’s model for the poems of Gitanjali. He also composed music for these lyrics. Love is the principal subject, although some poems detail the internal conflict between spiritual longings and earthly desires. The collections helped him win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913. The Postmaster The Postmaster cemented Tagore as India’s greatest romantic, as the story beautifully examines the human condition in its varied forms, from the innocence of childhood to the contrast between a bustling city and a rustic village as well as love and loss and the natural and supernatural. If you are just starting with Tagore’s incredible literature, this is definitely the one you can pick! Gora One of Tagore’s many excellent works, it depicts the social, political and religious society of Bengal during the colonial rule in the 1880s. He hoped that this book would transform the country’s social, political and religious scene. His analysis of that time is still applicable in today’s modern world, which makes it a must-read at least once in their lifetime. Tagore was not only an excellent writer but also a brilliant poet whose thought-provoking proses revolved around freedom, courage and anti-colonialism. Here are some of the famous poems written by the Nobel Laureate. 1. ‘Where the Mind without Fear’- A magnificent poetry that speaks of the limitless potential of human knowledge, the valour of standing by the truth and the feeling of true freedom. 2. ‘Let Me Not Forget,’- A beautiful work of poetry, depicts the wonderful emptiness a person has for missing the beloved. 3. 'Last Curtain'- It explores the vulnerability that one feels as one approaches death. The only real things one can take to the grave are his/her good acts. 4. 'Freedom'- The speaker of this powerful poem is informing his listeners or readers, the people of India, that he is going to fight for their freedom. It is the freedom that will allow them to break free from the oppression they have endured of various kinds.

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Ahead of cyclonic storm Asani's formation, authorities have put West Bengal officials on alert as the metrological department predicted a severe cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal.

The IMD said the cyclonic storm is likely to intensify after Sunday evening and will remain through till May 10. The weather department predicted wind speeds at 60 to 70 kmph and may even increase to 100 kmph and beyond.

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Odisha government has also put its officials on alert and said it is ready to evacuate people living in the coastal areas.

The IMD had said earlier the deep depression over the Bay of Bengal had intensified on Sunday.

The weather department had said that the cyclonic storm won't make landfall in either Odisha or Andhra Pradesh as it will move parallel to the coast.&nbsp;

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However, Odisha's coastal districts including Ganjam and Puri will receive light to moderate rainfall after May 10 even as fishermen have been ordered not to venture into the sea.

The cyclonic storm is likely to lose steam from Wednesday onwards although&nbsp;as it may bring heavy rains in West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.

The officials in Andaman and Nicobar Islands have asked authorities to suspend tourism and fishing activities on Sunday as the storm intensifies.

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Ahead of cyclonic storm Asani's formation, authorities have put West Bengal officials on alert as the metrological department predicted a severe cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal.

Ahead of cyclonic storm Asani's formation, authorities have put West Bengal officials on alert as the metrological department predicted a severe cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal. The IMD said the cyclonic storm is likely to intensify after Sunday evening and will remain through till May 10. The weather department predicted wind speeds at 60 to 70 kmph and may even increase to 100 kmph and beyond. Also Read| Cyclone Asani: Indian Air Force airlifts NDRF team to Andaman, Nicobar islands Odisha government has also put its officials on alert and said it is ready to evacuate people living in the coastal areas. The IMD had said earlier the deep depression over the Bay of Bengal had intensified on Sunday. The weather department had said that the cyclonic storm won't make landfall in either Odisha or Andhra Pradesh as it will move parallel to the coast. Watch: India's eastern state braces for cyclone, Met department issues alert However, Odisha's coastal districts including Ganjam and Puri will receive light to moderate rainfall after May 10 even as fishermen have been ordered not to venture into the sea. The cyclonic storm is likely to lose steam from Wednesday onwards although as it may bring heavy rains in West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. The officials in Andaman and Nicobar Islands have asked authorities to suspend tourism and fishing activities on Sunday as the storm intensifies. (With inputs from Agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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Jammu and Kashmir Police have killed two terrorists from Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) in an encounter in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district.

Police officers said that top the Pakistani LeT terrorist commander Haider was among the terrorists killed in the encounter and called it a big success.

Both were involved in the recent killings of civilians and police personnel.&nbsp;

The police were acting on specific information on the presence of terrorists in the Cheyan Devsar area of Kulgam, following which the police and army jointly launched a cordon and search operation.&nbsp;

“In the ensuing encounter, 2 terrorists of proscribed terror outfit LeT, including a Pakistani terrorist commander Haider, were killed and their bodies have been retrieved from the site of encounter. The other killed terrorist has been identified as Shahbaz Shah of Kulgam,” said Vijay Kumar, Inspector General of Police, Kashmir.

The police found arms and ammunition including, an AK-56 rifle with four Magazines, a Pistol, a UBGL grenade launcher, and ID Cards from the site of the encounter.

As per police records, deceased Haider was active for more than two years in North Kashmir and had recently shifted his base to South Kashmir.

He was involved in several terror crimes, civilian atrocities and various killings, including that of police personnel Mohammad Sultan and constable Fayaz Ahmad on November 10, 2021, at Gulshan Chowk, Bandipora.

Besides, he was also involved in an attack on a police party near Nishat Park Bandipora on February 11 this year, in which special police officer Zubair Ahmad was killed while four personnel were injured.&nbsp;

“The other killed terrorist Shahbaz Shah was a hybrid terrorist and was involved in the killing of a civilian Satish Kumar Singh on April 13 this year at Kakran area of Kulgam” Kumar said.

Jammu and Kashmir Police have killed two terrorists from Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) in an encounter in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district. Police officers said that top the Pakistani LeT terrorist commander Haider was among the terrorists killed in the encounter and called it a big success.

Jammu and Kashmir Police have killed two terrorists from Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) in an encounter in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district. Police officers said that top the Pakistani LeT terrorist commander Haider was among the terrorists killed in the encounter and called it a big success. Both were involved in the recent killings of civilians and police personnel. The police were acting on specific information on the presence of terrorists in the Cheyan Devsar area of Kulgam, following which the police and army jointly launched a cordon and search operation. “In the ensuing encounter, 2 terrorists of proscribed terror outfit LeT, including a Pakistani terrorist commander Haider, were killed and their bodies have been retrieved from the site of encounter. The other killed terrorist has been identified as Shahbaz Shah of Kulgam,” said Vijay Kumar, Inspector General of Police, Kashmir. The police found arms and ammunition including, an AK-56 rifle with four Magazines, a Pistol, a UBGL grenade launcher, and ID Cards from the site of the encounter. As per police records, deceased Haider was active for more than two years in North Kashmir and had recently shifted his base to South Kashmir. He was involved in several terror crimes, civilian atrocities and various killings, including that of police personnel Mohammad Sultan and constable Fayaz Ahmad on November 10, 2021, at Gulshan Chowk, Bandipora. Besides, he was also involved in an attack on a police party near Nishat Park Bandipora on February 11 this year, in which special police officer Zubair Ahmad was killed while four personnel were injured. “The other killed terrorist Shahbaz Shah was a hybrid terrorist and was involved in the killing of a civilian Satish Kumar Singh on April 13 this year at Kakran area of Kulgam” Kumar said.

Top LeT commander from Pak among two terrorists gunned down in encounter in Kashmir

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The report of the fifth round of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) revealed that the total fertility rate of India has declined from 2.2 to 2.0 indicating the significant progress of population control measures.

The Total Fertility Rate (TFR) which is measured as the average number of children per woman, has come down from 2.2 to 2.0 at the national level between NFHS-4 and 5.

There are only five states in India, which are above the replacement level of fertility of 2.1. This includes&nbsp;Bihar (2.98), Meghalaya (2.91), Uttar Pradesh (2.35), Jharkhand (2.26) and Manipur (2.17).

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The NFHS-5 survey work was conducted in around 6.37 lakh sample households from 707 districts (as of March 2017) of the country from 28 States and 8 UTs, covering 7,24,115 women and 1,01,839 men to provide disaggregated estimates up to district level.

The Overall Contraceptive Prevalence Rate (CPR) has increased substantially from 54 per cent to 67 per cent in the country.

"Use of modern methods of contraceptives has also increased in almost all States/UTs. Unmet needs for family planning have witnessed a significant decline from 13 per cent to 9 per cent. The unmet need for spacing, which remained a major issue in India in the past has come down to less than 10 per cent," said an official statement.

The NHFS-5 also mentioned that institutional births have increased substantially from 79 per cent to 89 per cent in India. Even in rural areas around 87 per cent of births are delivered in institutions and the same is 94 per cent in urban areas.

Institutional births increased by a maximum of 27 percentage points in Arunachal Pradesh, followed by over 10 percentage points in Assam, Bihar, Meghalaya, Chhattisgarh, Nagaland, Manipur, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal. Over 91 per cent of districts have more than 70 per cent of births in the last 5 years that took place in health facilities.

As per the survey, the level of stunting among children under 5 years has marginally declined from 38 to 36 per cent for India in the last four years.

Stunting is higher among children in rural areas (37 per cent) than in urban areas (30 per cent) in 2019-21. Variation in stunting ranges from the lowest in Puducherry (20 per cent) and highest in Meghalaya (47 per cent).

A notable decrease in stunting was observed in Haryana, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Sikkim (7 percentage points each), Jharkhand, and Madhya Pradesh and Manipur (6 percentage points each), and Chandigarh and Bihar (5 percentage points each).

Compared with NFHS-4, the prevalence of overweight or obesity has increased in most States/UTs in NFHS-5. At the national level, it increases from 21 per cent to 24 per cent among women and 19 per cent to 23 per cent among men. More than a third of women in Kerala, A&amp;N Islands, Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Sikkim, Manipur, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Punjab, Chandigarh and Lakshadweep (34-46 per cent) are overweight or obese.

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In NFHS-5, more than three-fourths (77 per cent) of children aged 12-23 months were fully immunized, compared with 62 per cent in NFHS-4 as the full vaccination coverage among children ranges from 57 per cent in Nagaland to 95 per cent in DNH and DD. Odisha (91 per cent), Tamil Nadu (89 per cent), and West Bengal (88 per cent) also have shown relatively higher immunization coverage.

Interestingly, NFHS-5 data showed an overall improvement in SDG indicators in all States/UTs. The extent to which married women usually participate in three household decisions (about health care for themselves; making major household purchases; visiting their family or relatives) indicates that their participation in decision making is high, ranging from 80 per cent in Ladakh to 99 per cent in Nagaland and Mizoram. Rural (77 per cent) and urban (81 per cent) differences are found to be marginal.

The prevalence of women having bank or savings accounts that they use has increased from 53 to 79 per cent in the last 4 years.

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NFHS-5 also mentions an increase in usage of clean cooking fuel (44 per cent to 59 per cent) and improved sanitation facilities (49 per cent to 70 per cent), including a hand-washing facility with soap and water (60 per cent to 78 per cent) have improved considerably.

There has been a substantial increase in the proportion of households using improved sanitation facilities, which could be attributed to the Swatch Bharat Mission programme.

The report of the fifth round of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) revealed that the total fertility rate of India has declined from 2.2 to 2.0 indicating the significant progress of population control measures.

The report of the fifth round of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) revealed that the total fertility rate of India has declined from 2.2 to 2.0 indicating the significant progress of population control measures. The Total Fertility Rate (TFR) which is measured as the average number of children per woman, has come down from 2.2 to 2.0 at the national level between NFHS-4 and 5. There are only five states in India, which are above the replacement level of fertility of 2.1. This includes Bihar (2.98), Meghalaya (2.91), Uttar Pradesh (2.35), Jharkhand (2.26) and Manipur (2.17). Also read | Using violence as a political resource is an act of terrorism, says Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi The NFHS-5 survey work was conducted in around 6.37 lakh sample households from 707 districts (as of March 2017) of the country from 28 States and 8 UTs, covering 7,24,115 women and 1,01,839 men to provide disaggregated estimates up to district level. The Overall Contraceptive Prevalence Rate (CPR) has increased substantially from 54 per cent to 67 per cent in the country. "Use of modern methods of contraceptives has also increased in almost all States/UTs. Unmet needs for family planning have witnessed a significant decline from 13 per cent to 9 per cent. The unmet need for spacing, which remained a major issue in India in the past has come down to less than 10 per cent," said an official statement. The NHFS-5 also mentioned that institutional births have increased substantially from 79 per cent to 89 per cent in India. Even in rural areas around 87 per cent of births are delivered in institutions and the same is 94 per cent in urban areas. Institutional births increased by a maximum of 27 percentage points in Arunachal Pradesh, followed by over 10 percentage points in Assam, Bihar, Meghalaya, Chhattisgarh, Nagaland, Manipur, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal. Over 91 per cent of districts have more than 70 per cent of births in the last 5 years that took place in health facilities. As per the survey, the level of stunting among children under 5 years has marginally declined from 38 to 36 per cent for India in the last four years. Stunting is higher among children in rural areas (37 per cent) than in urban areas (30 per cent) in 2019-21. Variation in stunting ranges from the lowest in Puducherry (20 per cent) and highest in Meghalaya (47 per cent). A notable decrease in stunting was observed in Haryana, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Sikkim (7 percentage points each), Jharkhand, and Madhya Pradesh and Manipur (6 percentage points each), and Chandigarh and Bihar (5 percentage points each). Compared with NFHS-4, the prevalence of overweight or obesity has increased in most States/UTs in NFHS-5. At the national level, it increases from 21 per cent to 24 per cent among women and 19 per cent to 23 per cent among men. More than a third of women in Kerala, A&N Islands, Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Sikkim, Manipur, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Punjab, Chandigarh and Lakshadweep (34-46 per cent) are overweight or obese. WATCH WION LIVE HERE: In NFHS-5, more than three-fourths (77 per cent) of children aged 12-23 months were fully immunized, compared with 62 per cent in NFHS-4 as the full vaccination coverage among children ranges from 57 per cent in Nagaland to 95 per cent in DNH and DD. Odisha (91 per cent), Tamil Nadu (89 per cent), and West Bengal (88 per cent) also have shown relatively higher immunization coverage. Interestingly, NFHS-5 data showed an overall improvement in SDG indicators in all States/UTs. The extent to which married women usually participate in three household decisions (about health care for themselves; making major household purchases; visiting their family or relatives) indicates that their participation in decision making is high, ranging from 80 per cent in Ladakh to 99 per cent in Nagaland and Mizoram. Rural (77 per cent) and urban (81 per cent) differences are found to be marginal. The prevalence of women having bank or savings accounts that they use has increased from 53 to 79 per cent in the last 4 years. Also read | After 3 years, Jet Airways conducts first test flight in Hyderabad NFHS-5 also mentions an increase in usage of clean cooking fuel (44 per cent to 59 per cent) and improved sanitation facilities (49 per cent to 70 per cent), including a hand-washing facility with soap and water (60 per cent to 78 per cent) have improved considerably. There has been a substantial increase in the proportion of households using improved sanitation facilities, which could be attributed to the Swatch Bharat Mission programme.

India's total fertility rate declines from 2.2 to 2.0: National Family Health Survey

Nearly 80 per cent of Indian states are prone to heatwaves, according to a Indian government official. Speaking to Reuters, the official said that most of them have strategies in place to adjust school, office, and labour hours to avoid the hottest time of day when necessary.

India saw its hottest March in over a century, and many cities like the national capital Delhi experienced temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius on most days of April. Power demand has also reached multi-year highs and more than two dozen people have died of suspected heat strokes.&nbsp;

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In light of the heat, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a meeting with other government officials on Tuesday (May 3) that hospitals should review their safety protocols on a regular basis.

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The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has identified 23 out of the 28 Indian states and more than a hundred cities and districts as being at high risk of heat. &nbsp;

Nineteen states have already developed heat-action plans and others are in the process of doing so, said Kunal Satyarthi, NDMA’s policy and planning adviser.

He went on to say that there were only nine states identified as heatwave-prone just a few years ago, but today there are 23. According to him, the preparation includes decreasing people’s exposure to heat by providing drinking water in public places and others measures as well.

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According to the NDMA website, the western part of Maharashtra, which includes Mumbai, plans to change the market hours, provide public shelters, sprinkle mist in public spaces, and keep ice bags at the public health centres.&nbsp;

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Long-term solutions include planting more trees, rainwater harvesting, providing cover for traffic officers, and installing green netting for shade in market areas, according to the website.

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Nearly 80 per cent of Indian states are prone to heatwaves, according to a Indian government official. Speaking to Reuters, the official said that most of them have strategies in place to adjust school, office, and labour hours to avoid the hottest time of day when necessary.

Nearly 80 per cent of Indian states are prone to heatwaves, according to a Indian government official. Speaking to Reuters, the official said that most of them have strategies in place to adjust school, office, and labour hours to avoid the hottest time of day when necessary. India saw its hottest March in over a century, and many cities like the national capital Delhi experienced temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius on most days of April. Power demand has also reached multi-year highs and more than two dozen people have died of suspected heat strokes. Also read | What is a heatwave, how is it declared, and what are the many types of alerts in India? In light of the heat, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a meeting with other government officials on Tuesday (May 3) that hospitals should review their safety protocols on a regular basis. Watch | Extreme heatwave grips Pakistan as it records the hottest March since 1961 The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has identified 23 out of the 28 Indian states and more than a hundred cities and districts as being at high risk of heat. Nineteen states have already developed heat-action plans and others are in the process of doing so, said Kunal Satyarthi, NDMA’s policy and planning adviser. He went on to say that there were only nine states identified as heatwave-prone just a few years ago, but today there are 23. According to him, the preparation includes decreasing people’s exposure to heat by providing drinking water in public places and others measures as well. WATCH WION LIVE HERE: According to the NDMA website, the western part of Maharashtra, which includes Mumbai, plans to change the market hours, provide public shelters, sprinkle mist in public spaces, and keep ice bags at the public health centres. Also read | Extreme heat waves: Here is how to keep yourself protected Long-term solutions include planting more trees, rainwater harvesting, providing cover for traffic officers, and installing green netting for shade in market areas, according to the website. (With inputs from agencies)

India: 23 states, hundreds of cities, districts at risk due to heatwave, says official

Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Friday said India is gradually moving towards becoming a high-technology manufacturing economy.

"Government is working to capitalise on demographic dividend to have investment-driven export-led growth with greater engagement with the rest of the world in years to come. Reduction in corporate tax rates, improving Ease of Doing Business, FDI policy reforms, reduction in compliance burden, PM Gati Shakti, Make in India, are some of the initiatives the Centre has taken to encourage investments," Goyal said while addressing an industry event virtually.

"Today, India is an island of stability amid ongoing global disturbances. Solid structural reforms, macro-economic stability, predictable policy and business-friendly reforms make India the world`s most open, investment-friendly economy," he said."Innovation has been one of the key themes of our Government, be it governance, welfare delivery, or entrepreneurship, we are constantly trying to reform and innovate," he added.

The minister said India`s overall exports are at an all-time high at near $675 billion with a record GST collection of Rs 1.68 lakh crore in last April and Manufacturing PMI at 54.7 and Services PMI at 57.9. All of these are reflective of the Indian economy`s revival.

"A closer look at the export trends indicates that the country is gradually moving towards becoming a high-class, high-technology manufacturing economy," he said.

Noting that a few days ago, India had hit a century of unicorns, the Minister congratulated all the startup entrepreneurs of the country for this unique feat. Speaking about recently concluded FTAs, Goyal said India-Canada Early Progress Trade Agreement, India-EU FTA, India-UK FTA are other trade deals with the developed nations are in pipeline.

The Minister noted that the India-UAE FTA will provide a large market to India`s labour-intensive exports and is expected to increase bilateral trade in goods to $100 billion. The India-Australia ECTA aims at boosting bilateral trade to $100 billion by 2030 from the current level of around $27.5 billion, he said.

"For the first time in a decade, we are making massive progress in trade deals with developed nations. FTAs are providing huge opportunities for businesses across the developed world and in India, to support each other`s economies, needs, to create jobs in a big measure. What we are looking for is a fair, equitable win-win transactions with all countries with whom we are expanding our engagements," he added.&nbsp;

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Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Friday said India is gradually moving towards becoming a high-technology manufacturing economy. "Government is working to capitalise on demographic dividend to have investment-driven export-led growth with greater engagement with the rest of the world in years to come.

Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Friday said India is gradually moving towards becoming a high-technology manufacturing economy. "Government is working to capitalise on demographic dividend to have investment-driven export-led growth with greater engagement with the rest of the world in years to come. Reduction in corporate tax rates, improving Ease of Doing Business, FDI policy reforms, reduction in compliance burden, PM Gati Shakti, Make in India, are some of the initiatives the Centre has taken to encourage investments," Goyal said while addressing an industry event virtually. "Today, India is an island of stability amid ongoing global disturbances. Solid structural reforms, macro-economic stability, predictable policy and business-friendly reforms make India the world`s most open, investment-friendly economy," he said."Innovation has been one of the key themes of our Government, be it governance, welfare delivery, or entrepreneurship, we are constantly trying to reform and innovate," he added. The minister said India`s overall exports are at an all-time high at near $675 billion with a record GST collection of Rs 1.68 lakh crore in last April and Manufacturing PMI at 54.7 and Services PMI at 57.9. All of these are reflective of the Indian economy`s revival. "A closer look at the export trends indicates that the country is gradually moving towards becoming a high-class, high-technology manufacturing economy," he said. Noting that a few days ago, India had hit a century of unicorns, the Minister congratulated all the startup entrepreneurs of the country for this unique feat. Speaking about recently concluded FTAs, Goyal said India-Canada Early Progress Trade Agreement, India-EU FTA, India-UK FTA are other trade deals with the developed nations are in pipeline. The Minister noted that the India-UAE FTA will provide a large market to India`s labour-intensive exports and is expected to increase bilateral trade in goods to $100 billion. The India-Australia ECTA aims at boosting bilateral trade to $100 billion by 2030 from the current level of around $27.5 billion, he said. "For the first time in a decade, we are making massive progress in trade deals with developed nations. FTAs are providing huge opportunities for businesses across the developed world and in India, to support each other`s economies, needs, to create jobs in a big measure. What we are looking for is a fair, equitable win-win transactions with all countries with whom we are expanding our engagements," he added. 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 ×

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Amid the rising&nbsp;COVID-19 cases&nbsp;in India,&nbsp;the central government&nbsp;has approved the Russian-made Sputnik V vaccine for those who opted for it as per a report by Hindustan Times.

While India began administering the third dosage of vaccination to its adult population earlier this year, it was only to individuals who had chosen Covaxin and Covishield.

Currently, there is no such opportunity for people who had chosen two doses of Sputnik V vaccines to receive a third dose.&nbsp;No specific time frame about how long the availability&nbsp;process will take is declared but the officials suggested that it might take a few weeks.&nbsp;

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Dr Reddy’s Laboratories, which has the rights to market and distribute the Russian vaccine in India, has already begun its talk with hospitals and manufacturing partners, and especially the government to make the vaccine available on CoWIN app as an option.&nbsp;

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Dr Reddy’s statement said, “This week, component 1 of Sputnik V (or Sputnik Light) was approved for administration at private centres as the precaution dose for those who received Sputnik V as their primary vaccine. Having now received official confirmation of the approval, we are working with manufacturing partners in India...”

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The Supreme Court of India had earlier this week asked the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to decide on a person’s request to change the COVDI-19 policy to allow voluntary re-vaccination of people who had received the Sputnik V vaccine and wanted to travel abroad, reported by Times Now.

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In February of this year, Sputnik Light acquired an Emergency Use Authorisation from the Drugs Controller general of India (DGCI). Sputnik’s V two dosages are separated by the duration of 21 to 30 days and have different formulations. The booster ‘light’ jab on the other hand, is some what identical to the standard edition’s initial dose.

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Amid the rising COVID-19 cases in India, the central government has approved the Russian-made Sputnik V vaccine for those who opted for it as per a report by Hindustan Times.

Amid the rising COVID-19 cases in India, the central government has approved the Russian-made Sputnik V vaccine for those who opted for it as per a report by Hindustan Times. While India began administering the third dosage of vaccination to its adult population earlier this year, it was only to individuals who had chosen Covaxin and Covishield. Currently, there is no such opportunity for people who had chosen two doses of Sputnik V vaccines to receive a third dose. No specific time frame about how long the availability process will take is declared but the officials suggested that it might take a few weeks. Also read | India calls WHO data collection methodology 'unsound and scientifically questionable' Dr Reddy’s Laboratories, which has the rights to market and distribute the Russian vaccine in India, has already begun its talk with hospitals and manufacturing partners, and especially the government to make the vaccine available on CoWIN app as an option. Watch | Gravitas: India's Central Bank hikes interest rates Dr Reddy’s statement said, “This week, component 1 of Sputnik V (or Sputnik Light) was approved for administration at private centres as the precaution dose for those who received Sputnik V as their primary vaccine. Having now received official confirmation of the approval, we are working with manufacturing partners in India...” WATCH WION LIVE HERE: The Supreme Court of India had earlier this week asked the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to decide on a person’s request to change the COVDI-19 policy to allow voluntary re-vaccination of people who had received the Sputnik V vaccine and wanted to travel abroad, reported by Times Now. Also read | India: 23 states, hundreds of cities, districts at risk due to heatwave, says official In February of this year, Sputnik Light acquired an Emergency Use Authorisation from the Drugs Controller general of India (DGCI). Sputnik’s V two dosages are separated by the duration of 21 to 30 days and have different formulations. The booster ‘light’ jab on the other hand, is some what identical to the standard edition’s initial dose. (With inputs from agencies)

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Kashmir Valley is the first choice of tourists coming from the rest of the country to beat the heat. Thousands of tourists flock to the Kashmir Valley every single day. The main reason is the weather.&nbsp;

The temperatures across North India have crossed 46 degrees while the temperature in Kashmir is hovering around 20 degrees, one of the reasons behind the increase in tourist arrivals.&nbsp;

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The whole of India is facing heatwave conditions, where temperatures are touching 50 degrees, and this has pushed the tourism industry further in the valley. All the hotels and houseboats are fully booked in Srinagar.&nbsp;

''Kashmir, I have been before but there is a lot of difference here now. I have travelled all over the world and in India too. Kashmir has always been the paradise on earth, the weather has always been wonderful. There is a lot of difference in the weather in the rest of the country and here'' said Kanan Joshi, Tourist.&nbsp;

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The Dal Lake area in Srinagar is flocked by hundreds of tourists. The shikaras and houseboats are full. There is a huge crowd outside the Mughal gardens. The hill stations like Gulmarg and Pahalgam are completely packed.&nbsp;

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Tourists who are in Kashmir are saying that it's the best time to come to Kashmir to beat the heat.&nbsp;

''I had not seen Kashmir before; we were to travel abroad but then we thought of coming here. We went from 39 degrees to 20 degrees in Srinagar and it's beautiful. Preserve the beauty of our country. How people in foreign countries maintain the environment should be done in the same way here'' said Vikrant Joshi, Tourist.&nbsp;

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Around 2 lakh tourists have visited Kashmir Valley since the heatwave began in other parts of the country. According to the data of the tourism department, about 90 flights operate daily from Srinagar and about 5 thousand tourists reach Kashmir daily. &nbsp;

Tourism saw a boom since winter this year and has broken all previous records. The tourism industry had suffered huge losses after the abrogation of Article 370 and Pandemic. Hotel houseboats are all booked until July. The Amarnath Yatra is also beginning at the end of June.&nbsp;

Kashmir Valley is the first choice of tourists coming from the rest of the country to beat the heat. Thousands of tourists flock to the Kashmir Valley every single day.

Kashmir Valley is the first choice of tourists coming from the rest of the country to beat the heat. Thousands of tourists flock to the Kashmir Valley every single day. The main reason is the weather. The temperatures across North India have crossed 46 degrees while the temperature in Kashmir is hovering around 20 degrees, one of the reasons behind the increase in tourist arrivals. Also read | Oldest surviving Hizbul terrorist among three killed in Jammu and Kashmir The whole of India is facing heatwave conditions, where temperatures are touching 50 degrees, and this has pushed the tourism industry further in the valley. All the hotels and houseboats are fully booked in Srinagar. ''Kashmir, I have been before but there is a lot of difference here now. I have travelled all over the world and in India too. Kashmir has always been the paradise on earth, the weather has always been wonderful. There is a lot of difference in the weather in the rest of the country and here'' said Kanan Joshi, Tourist. Watch | Indian PM Modi reviews country's monsoon and heatwave preparedness The Dal Lake area in Srinagar is flocked by hundreds of tourists. The shikaras and houseboats are full. There is a huge crowd outside the Mughal gardens. The hill stations like Gulmarg and Pahalgam are completely packed. Tourists who are in Kashmir are saying that it's the best time to come to Kashmir to beat the heat. ''I had not seen Kashmir before; we were to travel abroad but then we thought of coming here. We went from 39 degrees to 20 degrees in Srinagar and it's beautiful. Preserve the beauty of our country. How people in foreign countries maintain the environment should be done in the same way here'' said Vikrant Joshi, Tourist. Also read | Residents of this Indian city will soon have made-in-India drones deliver their grocery Around 2 lakh tourists have visited Kashmir Valley since the heatwave began in other parts of the country. According to the data of the tourism department, about 90 flights operate daily from Srinagar and about 5 thousand tourists reach Kashmir daily. Tourism saw a boom since winter this year and has broken all previous records. The tourism industry had suffered huge losses after the abrogation of Article 370 and Pandemic. Hotel houseboats are all booked until July. The Amarnath Yatra is also beginning at the end of June.

As India reels under heat wave, Kashmir temperatures at below 20 degrees

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired an meeting to review preparations for heatwave management and monsoon preparedness. Over the past few days, most parts of the country have reported all-time high temperatures under the impact of the torrid heatwave.

Indian PM Modi reviews country's monsoon and heatwave preparedness

The Indian Meteorological Department has issued an alert over the possibility of a cyclone on the coast of the Eastern state of Odisha. The IMD said that the low-pressure area over the South Andaman Sea is expected to intensify into a cyclonic storm by Sunday evening.

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India has raised a strong objection to the WHO's excess covid death estimates in the country soon after the WHO released its report. The government has raised questions over the validity of the estimate model used by the international health body.

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Three terrorists from the Hizbul Mujahideen outfit were gunned following an encounter with security forces near the route of the annual Amarnath Yatra in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday.

The police were able to zero in on the terrorists after receiving a tip-off about their presence in the Srichand Top forest area in Pahalgam, police said.

The combing operation turned into an encounter after the hiding terrorists fired at the security forces, who then retaliated at the gun-wielding ultras.

Notably, the encounter comes a day after India’s Border Security Force (BSF) detected a 150 metres long tunnel near Samba district along the International Border. They said the tunnel originates in Pakistan.

The security forces claimed to have averted an attack on the Amarnath Yatra, saying that the tunnel was used by terrorists to sneak into the Indian terrorist

Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir, Vijay Kumar identified one of the slain terrorists as Ashraf Molvi — one of the oldest surviving terrorists of the outfit.

“Ashraf Molvi (one of oldest surviving #terrorist of HM #terror outfit) along with two other terrorists killed,” he said on Twitter.

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Kumar said the operation on the Amarnath Yatra route was a major success for the security forces.

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Pahalgam, one of the famous tourist resorts in southern Kashmir, serves as one of the base camps for the pilgrims of Amarnath Yatra, which is scheduled to start on June 30 after a gap of two years.

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Three terrorists from the Hizbul Mujahideen outfit were gunned following an encounter with security forces near the route of the annual Amarnath Yatra in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday.

Three terrorists from the Hizbul Mujahideen outfit were gunned following an encounter with security forces near the route of the annual Amarnath Yatra in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday. The police were able to zero in on the terrorists after receiving a tip-off about their presence in the Srichand Top forest area in Pahalgam, police said. The combing operation turned into an encounter after the hiding terrorists fired at the security forces, who then retaliated at the gun-wielding ultras. Notably, the encounter comes a day after India’s Border Security Force (BSF) detected a 150 metres long tunnel near Samba district along the International Border. They said the tunnel originates in Pakistan. The security forces claimed to have averted an attack on the Amarnath Yatra, saying that the tunnel was used by terrorists to sneak into the Indian terrorist Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir, Vijay Kumar identified one of the slain terrorists as Ashraf Molvi — one of the oldest surviving terrorists of the outfit. “Ashraf Molvi (one of oldest surviving #terrorist of HM #terror outfit) along with two other terrorists killed,” he said on Twitter. Also read | Indian army's outgoing GOC says 'not a Kashmir problem, but a problem in Kashmir', wrong terminology maligns Kumar said the operation on the Amarnath Yatra route was a major success for the security forces. Also read | Indian forces foil attack on Amarnath Yatra, detect 150m-long tunnel connecting Pakistan Pahalgam, one of the famous tourist resorts in southern Kashmir, serves as one of the base camps for the pilgrims of Amarnath Yatra, which is scheduled to start on June 30 after a gap of two years. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE 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.

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A flurry of preparatory activity is underway at the Chennai-headquartered Garuda Aerospace, an Indian drone manufacturer. The company drones will be among those that are part of a first-of-its-kind, real-world trial in India, where drones will be used to accelerate the process of grocery delivery (by app-based delivery services).

Food tech and delivery company Swiggy had recently announced that Garuda's drones will be among those that will be flown to replenish inventory between seller-run stores and a drop point. Following this, the delivery executive would carry the products to the customers' location. These trails are expected to take place first in Bengaluru and then in Delhi, National Capital Region (NCR) areas.

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WION spoke to Agnishwar Jayaprakash, Founder and CEO, Garuda Aerospace,&nbsp;to understand the work that is underway to facilitate this trial.&nbsp;

According to him, the grocery delivery trials are to take place within a few weeks in the metropolis Bengaluru and Hoskote, a town that is nearly 30kms away from the former. He added that the drone deliveries would be implemented for real customer orders and not mock orders. "

We are starting off in Hoskote, a smaller town and a comparatively less-populated area so as to reduce the number of permissions and approvals required for such a trial. While 80 per cent of the trials would involve drones carrying the grocery from a seller location to a pickup point (where the executive collects it), the remaining would involve last-mile delivery using drones" he said.&nbsp;

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Dubbed the 'Garuda delivery drone', the unmanned aerial vehicle would be pre-fed the coordinates of the drop location and would have to deliver the payload at the said point. Garuda Aerospace claims that the variant being used for such deliveries can fly at a top speed of 75kmph, at a maximum altitude of 950meters, carrying up to 15kg of payload and will cover deliveries in locations that are within 5-15km radius. Queried about the need for pilots, Agnishwar said that the drones are programmed to do the job autonomously, while avoiding obstacles such as power cables, birds, trees etc. However, the entire operation would be monitored by their company's drone pilots, who would intervene in case of an emergency.&nbsp;

The company is also in touch with Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs), in order to seek necessary permissions for having drones deliver the groceries directly to customers who reside in their premises.

"We are planning to use one version of drone where the payload will be lowered to the ground, while the drone remains airborne. In another version, the drone will land and place the payload on the ground. Options like collecting the grocery from the rooftop or other open spaces in apartment complexes are being worked out. In case of direct delivery to customer, we are even considering the option of feeding facial recognition into the drone, to ensure that the intended customer alone gets the order" Agnishwar explained.&nbsp;

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had inaugurated Garuda's drone manufacturing facilities in February, following which, the company said that it expects to manufacture about 50,000 drones in India in the next year.

"We have also received signed confirmation orders for over 8,000 drones from countries like Malaysia, Panama, UAE" the company added.

The firm also received a Pre-series A funding round of an undisclosed sum from Canada-based Ocgrow ventures. This investment round is expected to serve as a primer before Garuda's $30million Series A round scheduled for June 2022.

A flurry of preparatory activity is underway at the Chennai-headquartered Garuda Aerospace, an Indian drone manufacturer. The company drones will be among those that are part of a first-of-its-kind, real-world trial in India, where drones will be used to accelerate the process of grocery delivery (by app-based delivery services).

A flurry of preparatory activity is underway at the Chennai-headquartered Garuda Aerospace, an Indian drone manufacturer. The company drones will be among those that are part of a first-of-its-kind, real-world trial in India, where drones will be used to accelerate the process of grocery delivery (by app-based delivery services). Food tech and delivery company Swiggy had recently announced that Garuda's drones will be among those that will be flown to replenish inventory between seller-run stores and a drop point. Following this, the delivery executive would carry the products to the customers' location. These trails are expected to take place first in Bengaluru and then in Delhi, National Capital Region (NCR) areas. Also read | 52-year-old Indian mountaineer dies on Mount Kanchenjunga in Nepal WION spoke to Agnishwar Jayaprakash, Founder and CEO, Garuda Aerospace, to understand the work that is underway to facilitate this trial. According to him, the grocery delivery trials are to take place within a few weeks in the metropolis Bengaluru and Hoskote, a town that is nearly 30kms away from the former. He added that the drone deliveries would be implemented for real customer orders and not mock orders. " We are starting off in Hoskote, a smaller town and a comparatively less-populated area so as to reduce the number of permissions and approvals required for such a trial. While 80 per cent of the trials would involve drones carrying the grocery from a seller location to a pickup point (where the executive collects it), the remaining would involve last-mile delivery using drones" he said. Dubbed the 'Garuda delivery drone', the unmanned aerial vehicle would be pre-fed the coordinates of the drop location and would have to deliver the payload at the said point. Garuda Aerospace claims that the variant being used for such deliveries can fly at a top speed of 75kmph, at a maximum altitude of 950meters, carrying up to 15kg of payload and will cover deliveries in locations that are within 5-15km radius. Queried about the need for pilots, Agnishwar said that the drones are programmed to do the job autonomously, while avoiding obstacles such as power cables, birds, trees etc. However, the entire operation would be monitored by their company's drone pilots, who would intervene in case of an emergency. The company is also in touch with Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs), in order to seek necessary permissions for having drones deliver the groceries directly to customers who reside in their premises. "We are planning to use one version of drone where the payload will be lowered to the ground, while the drone remains airborne. In another version, the drone will land and place the payload on the ground. Options like collecting the grocery from the rooftop or other open spaces in apartment complexes are being worked out. In case of direct delivery to customer, we are even considering the option of feeding facial recognition into the drone, to ensure that the intended customer alone gets the order" Agnishwar explained. Also read | After 3 years, Jet Airways conducts first test flight in Hyderabad Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had inaugurated Garuda's drone manufacturing facilities in February, following which, the company said that it expects to manufacture about 50,000 drones in India in the next year. "We have also received signed confirmation orders for over 8,000 drones from countries like Malaysia, Panama, UAE" the company added. The firm also received a Pre-series A funding round of an undisclosed sum from Canada-based Ocgrow ventures. This investment round is expected to serve as a primer before Garuda's $30million Series A round scheduled for June 2022.

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An Indian climber has died in Nepal, expedition organisers said on Friday, as per media reports. &nbsp;&nbsp;

The 52-year-old mountaineer, Narayanan Iyer, died on Thursday at an altitude of 8,200 metres (26,900 feet). He was near the summit of the world's third-highest peak, Mount Kanchenjunga. &nbsp;

This is the third fatality of this year's Himalayan spring climbing season. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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"He was slower than others and we had two guides to assist him. He was very exhausted, couldn't continue and collapsed," Nivesh Karki of expedition company, Pioneer Adventure, told AFP. &nbsp;

The family of Iyer has been informed, Karki said. The company is also working out details to ensure the recovery of his body. &nbsp;

Around 68 permits have been issued by Nepal to foreign climbers for Kanchenjunga this season. The peak is at a height of 8,586-metre (28,169-foot). Several people reached the summit on Thursday. &nbsp;

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Last month, a Greek climber had died on Dhaulagiri peak after falling ill. A few days later, a Nepali climber was found dead on Mount Everest. &nbsp;

The permits have already been issued to 918 mountaineers by government of Nepal for the season. It includes 316 for Mount Everest. &nbsp;&nbsp;

As Nepal is home to eight of the world's highest peaks, numerous adventurers visit it during the spring climbing season when the temperatures are warm. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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An Indian climber has died in Nepal, expedition organisers said on Friday, as per media reports. The 52-year-old mountaineer, Narayanan Iyer, died on Thursday at an altitude of 8,200 metres (26,900 feet).

An Indian climber has died in Nepal, expedition organisers said on Friday, as per media reports. The 52-year-old mountaineer, Narayanan Iyer, died on Thursday at an altitude of 8,200 metres (26,900 feet). He was near the summit of the world's third-highest peak, Mount Kanchenjunga. This is the third fatality of this year's Himalayan spring climbing season. Also Read: After 3 years, Jet Airways conducts first test flight in Hyderabad "He was slower than others and we had two guides to assist him. He was very exhausted, couldn't continue and collapsed," Nivesh Karki of expedition company, Pioneer Adventure, told AFP. The family of Iyer has been informed, Karki said. The company is also working out details to ensure the recovery of his body. Around 68 permits have been issued by Nepal to foreign climbers for Kanchenjunga this season. The peak is at a height of 8,586-metre (28,169-foot). Several people reached the summit on Thursday. Watch | Coronavirus latest news updates: India objects to WHO's mathematics model × Last month, a Greek climber had died on Dhaulagiri peak after falling ill. A few days later, a Nepali climber was found dead on Mount Everest. The permits have already been issued to 918 mountaineers by government of Nepal for the season. It includes 316 for Mount Everest. As Nepal is home to eight of the world's highest peaks, numerous adventurers visit it during the spring climbing season when the temperatures are warm. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies)

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To tide over the power crisis accentuated by the shortage of coal, the Indian government has invoked an emergency clause that will allow idle power stations running on imported coal to generate electricity, according to reports.

The officials from the Ministry of Power department have roped in those involved in the debt restructuring of financially stressed idle plants to make them functional. Apart from that, a government committee will facilitate passing on higher costs of generation to customers, the government said in an order, reports Reuters.

India has been facing long power cuts in some parts of the country as the demand for electricity surges on account of the summer season and low output of coal.

Stockpiles at coal-fired power stations have tumbled more than 14 per cent since the start of April, leaving about 100 plants with critical supply levels, Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis said in its report, Bloomberg reports.

The reserves are expected to shrink further due to high demand that will likely persist until the arrival of the monsoon.

Over 43 per cent of the plants fired by imported coal, which have a total capacity of 17.6 gigawatts and account for 8.6 per cent of India’s total coal power capacity, are currently idle, according to Reuters report.

Union Power Minister R K Singh has also reviewed the status of the coal import for blending in the thermal power plants with the states. Power Secretary Alok Kumar, senior officials of the state governments and electricity generation companies (gencos) were present in the meeting held virtually on Thursday, the power ministry said in a statement on Friday.

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The minister stated that the domestic coal would be supplied to all gencos in proportion to the coal received from coal companies.

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&nbsp;He further advised the states to increase the output from the captive mines to meet their coal requirements, which will help in reducing the burden on the linkage coal.

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To tide over the power crisis accentuated by the shortage of coal, the Indian government has invoked an emergency clause that will allow idle power stations running on imported coal to generate electricity, according to reports.

To tide over the power crisis accentuated by the shortage of coal, the Indian government has invoked an emergency clause that will allow idle power stations running on imported coal to generate electricity, according to reports. The officials from the Ministry of Power department have roped in those involved in the debt restructuring of financially stressed idle plants to make them functional. Apart from that, a government committee will facilitate passing on higher costs of generation to customers, the government said in an order, reports Reuters. India has been facing long power cuts in some parts of the country as the demand for electricity surges on account of the summer season and low output of coal. Stockpiles at coal-fired power stations have tumbled more than 14 per cent since the start of April, leaving about 100 plants with critical supply levels, Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis said in its report, Bloomberg reports. The reserves are expected to shrink further due to high demand that will likely persist until the arrival of the monsoon. Over 43 per cent of the plants fired by imported coal, which have a total capacity of 17.6 gigawatts and account for 8.6 per cent of India’s total coal power capacity, are currently idle, according to Reuters report. Union Power Minister R K Singh has also reviewed the status of the coal import for blending in the thermal power plants with the states. Power Secretary Alok Kumar, senior officials of the state governments and electricity generation companies (gencos) were present in the meeting held virtually on Thursday, the power ministry said in a statement on Friday. Also read | Electricity crisis: Many states facing coal shortage, says Maharashtra minister The minister stated that the domestic coal would be supplied to all gencos in proportion to the coal received from coal companies. Also read | Also Read: India's March electricity shortage worst since coal crisis in October He further advised the states to increase the output from the captive mines to meet their coal requirements, which will help in reducing the burden on the linkage coal. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE 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.

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Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi on Friday batted for the need to do more in terms of different dynamics exhibited on the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh and said the armed forces have learnt valuable lessons from 'Operation Snow Leopard' in Ladakh.

He stressed the need for better technologies for guarding the most sensitive operational area falling under Northern Command as it is 'always in combat'.

"The Northern Command exemplifies the notion of 'two-and-a-half front'. It has unique frontiers and varied terrain ranging from plains to super-high altitude, as also the normal to extreme weather conditions with temperatures going to as low as minus 50 to 70 degrees," Lt Gen Dwivedi said.

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At a two-day 'North Tech Symposium 2022' at the Northern Command Headquarters here, he said the lessons of Operational Snow Leopard have been "fully assimilated and fused into our capacities of swift mobilisation, appropriate force posturing and infrastructure development in synergy with the Central Armed Police Forces and civil administration".

He said the solutions that the Army is seeking for border guarding and internal security challenges will lead to operational convergence of all forces co-employed within the Northern Command.

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Referring to the clash between Indian and Chinese troops in the Galwan Valley in June 2020, Lt Gen Dwivedi said, "There is still more that needs to be done considering the dynamics exhibited in terms of differing perceptions on the Line of Actual Control."

There is a need to be geared up at all times and be battle-hardened to counter the dynamic operational situations and challenges, and come out as winners, he said.

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"This needs adaptability of our troops to the ever-changing battlefield environment as well as the adoption of innovative solutions to surprise the adversary, gain ascendancy and be always a step ahead in cognitive, virtual and physical space," he said.

The Northern Army Commander said the "eyeball to eyeball" deployment, from the plains of Jammu to the Siachen Glaciers and further to eastern Ladakh, and the dynamic internal security situation in the Jammu and Kashmir make Northern Command the most unique theatre.

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Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi on Friday batted for the need to do more in terms of different dynamics exhibited on the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh and said the armed forces have learnt valuable lessons from 'Operation Snow Leopard' in Ladakh.

Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi on Friday batted for the need to do more in terms of different dynamics exhibited on the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh and said the armed forces have learnt valuable lessons from 'Operation Snow Leopard' in Ladakh. He stressed the need for better technologies for guarding the most sensitive operational area falling under Northern Command as it is 'always in combat'. "The Northern Command exemplifies the notion of 'two-and-a-half front'. It has unique frontiers and varied terrain ranging from plains to super-high altitude, as also the normal to extreme weather conditions with temperatures going to as low as minus 50 to 70 degrees," Lt Gen Dwivedi said. Also read | Using violence as a political resource is an act of terrorism, says Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi At a two-day 'North Tech Symposium 2022' at the Northern Command Headquarters here, he said the lessons of Operational Snow Leopard have been "fully assimilated and fused into our capacities of swift mobilisation, appropriate force posturing and infrastructure development in synergy with the Central Armed Police Forces and civil administration". He said the solutions that the Army is seeking for border guarding and internal security challenges will lead to operational convergence of all forces co-employed within the Northern Command. Watch | Gravitas: Amarnath Yatra terror plot busted Referring to the clash between Indian and Chinese troops in the Galwan Valley in June 2020, Lt Gen Dwivedi said, "There is still more that needs to be done considering the dynamics exhibited in terms of differing perceptions on the Line of Actual Control." There is a need to be geared up at all times and be battle-hardened to counter the dynamic operational situations and challenges, and come out as winners, he said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE: "This needs adaptability of our troops to the ever-changing battlefield environment as well as the adoption of innovative solutions to surprise the adversary, gain ascendancy and be always a step ahead in cognitive, virtual and physical space," he said. The Northern Army Commander said the "eyeball to eyeball" deployment, from the plains of Jammu to the Siachen Glaciers and further to eastern Ladakh, and the dynamic internal security situation in the Jammu and Kashmir make Northern Command the most unique theatre. Also read | After 3 years, Jet Airways conducts first test flight in Hyderabad "Ever since its raising, the Northern Command has been 'Always in Combat', he said. ,.

More needs to be done in terms of different dynamics on LAC, says Northern Army commander

Expressing confidence about the strategic vision of the Government of India, Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi said that there has been a clarity and determination in the manner in which India has been dealing with the country's internal and external threats.

However, he also raised alarm over the emergence of new adversaries and the future threat of civil unrest that could be fomented by extremist Islamic Organisations such as the Popular Front of India. "Using violence as a political resource is an act of Terrorism. PFI's whole aim is to destabilize this country" RN Ravi, the former Senior Intelligence Official, who now serves as Tamil Nadu Governor, said. He was speaking during the launch of a book "The Lurking Hydra: South Asia's Terror Travail" authored by Indian Army Lt General (Late) Subroto Mitra.

Specifically referring to the Popular front of India, Governor Ravi said that the organisation was behind the Indian nationals who had joined terrorist movements in Syria(Islamic State) and in Afghanistan. "PFI is a hydra-headed monster with many fronts and it masquerades its operations under the cover of student groups, human rights, political parties etc." he said, condemning the political parties that were backing PFI.

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Recalling the use of extremist religious movements and rampant religious conversions in order to foment unrest, Ravi made a mention of how American and British intelligence agencies spread Christianity and radical Islam in South Asia, to meet their political and strategic objectives. Elaborating on this, he spoke about India's post-independence period, when India's world-view was not viewed favourably by America and Britain. He touched upon how Britishers and Americans had fomented trouble in India's North East and instigated the Naga people, by using the American Baptist Church and Anglican Church, evangelical efforts.

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"To contain spread of revolutionary Communism(Chinese influence) in India's North East and upwards of Burma(now Myanmar), Western powers wanted to create a Christian territory. On the Western Front(Afghanistan), they tried the same with radical Islam, to counter Russian Communism" Ravi recalled. He also acknowledged that Terrorism in India has been inspired, instigated and abetted by Foreign sources. Many countries have played this bloody game on India, he added.

Lauding Lt Gen (Late) Subroto Mitra, the Governor said that the former's book is a valuable addition to the scholarly work on terrorism and counter-terrorism. "Gen Mitra was more than a soldier who defended the country from enemies within and outside, he was intellectually sharp and had an inquisitive mind that allowed him to get to the depths of an issue" he added.

Lt General A. Arun, who serves as General Officer Commanding Dakshin Bharat Area said that Lt Gen(Late) Subroto Mitra had submitted his thesis and research work before the Madras University in Chennai. However, he had passed away before he could defend his work. It is that research work of his, which has been put together and released as a book, Arun said. "For the first time in the history of the Madras University, a PhD is being awarded Posthumously. His book examines terror and terrorism in the South Asian context and traces the path to its logical conclusion" he added. Speaking on the occasion of the Book launch, the Late General's family expressed happiness over the Governor and Indian Army officials being present during the launch and called it a very memorable occasion.

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Expressing confidence about the strategic vision of the Government of India, Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi said that there has been a clarity and determination in the manner in which India has been dealing with the country's internal and external threats.

Expressing confidence about the strategic vision of the Government of India, Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi said that there has been a clarity and determination in the manner in which India has been dealing with the country's internal and external threats. However, he also raised alarm over the emergence of new adversaries and the future threat of civil unrest that could be fomented by extremist Islamic Organisations such as the Popular Front of India. "Using violence as a political resource is an act of Terrorism. PFI's whole aim is to destabilize this country" RN Ravi, the former Senior Intelligence Official, who now serves as Tamil Nadu Governor, said. He was speaking during the launch of a book "The Lurking Hydra: South Asia's Terror Travail" authored by Indian Army Lt General (Late) Subroto Mitra. Specifically referring to the Popular front of India, Governor Ravi said that the organisation was behind the Indian nationals who had joined terrorist movements in Syria(Islamic State) and in Afghanistan. "PFI is a hydra-headed monster with many fronts and it masquerades its operations under the cover of student groups, human rights, political parties etc." he said, condemning the political parties that were backing PFI. Also read | Indian army's outgoing GOC says 'not a Kashmir problem, but a problem in Kashmir', wrong terminology maligns Recalling the use of extremist religious movements and rampant religious conversions in order to foment unrest, Ravi made a mention of how American and British intelligence agencies spread Christianity and radical Islam in South Asia, to meet their political and strategic objectives. Elaborating on this, he spoke about India's post-independence period, when India's world-view was not viewed favourably by America and Britain. He touched upon how Britishers and Americans had fomented trouble in India's North East and instigated the Naga people, by using the American Baptist Church and Anglican Church, evangelical efforts. "To contain spread of revolutionary Communism(Chinese influence) in India's North East and upwards of Burma(now Myanmar), Western powers wanted to create a Christian territory. On the Western Front(Afghanistan), they tried the same with radical Islam, to counter Russian Communism" Ravi recalled. He also acknowledged that Terrorism in India has been inspired, instigated and abetted by Foreign sources. Many countries have played this bloody game on India, he added. Lauding Lt Gen (Late) Subroto Mitra, the Governor said that the former's book is a valuable addition to the scholarly work on terrorism and counter-terrorism. "Gen Mitra was more than a soldier who defended the country from enemies within and outside, he was intellectually sharp and had an inquisitive mind that allowed him to get to the depths of an issue" he added. Lt General A. Arun, who serves as General Officer Commanding Dakshin Bharat Area said that Lt Gen(Late) Subroto Mitra had submitted his thesis and research work before the Madras University in Chennai. However, he had passed away before he could defend his work. It is that research work of his, which has been put together and released as a book, Arun said. "For the first time in the history of the Madras University, a PhD is being awarded Posthumously. His book examines terror and terrorism in the South Asian context and traces the path to its logical conclusion" he added. Speaking on the occasion of the Book launch, the Late General's family expressed happiness over the Governor and Indian Army officials being present during the launch and called it a very memorable occasion. Watch WION's live TV here: 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.

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While Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is in Nepal for a friend's wedding, a photo of him in a nightclub partying with a lady went viral on social media two days ago.

The BJP has chastised him for attending the wedding of his friend Sumnima Udas, the daughter of a Nepali ambassador who backs Nepal's claim to parts of Uttarakhand.

A fresh photo of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has appeared on social media, which was shared by a Nepali singer. 
 
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Saraswoti Khatri, a Nepali musician, posted the photo on Twitter while recounting her meeting with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

Posting the photo on the microblogging platform, "Music has the power to bring all people together. I had an honor to sing few songs for Honorable member of Indian Parliament member Mr Rahul Gandhi ji yesterday evening. I found him such humble &amp; simple person. Thanks to Sumnima ji, Nima Ji for this opportunity."

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According to her post, the singer was present at Sumnima Udas' wedding and even played for the guests.

The post comes in the wake of the BJP's repeated attacks on Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of having "only links with those who challenge India's territorial integrity."

On Wednesday, BJP IT convener Amit Malviya opened fire on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, raising questions about his trip to Nepal.

"Rahul Gandhi was supposedly at the wedding of Sumnima Udas, a Nepali diplomat's daughter, who actively supports Nepal's claim over regions of India's Uttarakhand. From China to Nepal, why does Rahul have ties only with those who are challenging India's territorial integrity?" Malviya tweeted.

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While Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is in Nepal for a friend's wedding, a photo of him in a nightclub partying with a lady went viral on social media two days ago.

While Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is in Nepal for a friend's wedding, a photo of him in a nightclub partying with a lady went viral on social media two days ago. The BJP has chastised him for attending the wedding of his friend Sumnima Udas, the daughter of a Nepali ambassador who backs Nepal's claim to parts of Uttarakhand. A fresh photo of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has appeared on social media, which was shared by a Nepali singer. Also read | India: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi spotted at party in Nepal, video goes viral Saraswoti Khatri, a Nepali musician, posted the photo on Twitter while recounting her meeting with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Posting the photo on the microblogging platform, "Music has the power to bring all people together. I had an honor to sing few songs for Honorable member of Indian Parliament member Mr Rahul Gandhi ji yesterday evening. I found him such humble & simple person. Thanks to Sumnima ji, Nima Ji for this opportunity." Music has the power to bring all people together. I had an honor to sing few songs for Honorable member of Indian Parliament member Mr. Rahul Gandhi ji yesterday evening. I found him such humble & simple person. Thanks to Sumnima ji, Nima Ji for this opportunity. pic.twitter.com/QbAZ9TEmLh — Saraswoti khatri (@saraswotikhtri) May 4, 2022 × According to her post, the singer was present at Sumnima Udas' wedding and even played for the guests. The post comes in the wake of the BJP's repeated attacks on Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of having "only links with those who challenge India's territorial integrity." On Wednesday, BJP IT convener Amit Malviya opened fire on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, raising questions about his trip to Nepal. "Rahul Gandhi was supposedly at the wedding of Sumnima Udas, a Nepali diplomat's daughter, who actively supports Nepal's claim over regions of India's Uttarakhand. From China to Nepal, why does Rahul have ties only with those who are challenging India's territorial integrity?" Malviya tweeted. Rahul Gandhi was supposedly at the wedding of Sumnima Udas, a Nepali diplomat’s daughter, who actively supports Nepal’s claim over regions of India’s Uttarakhand. From China to Nepal, why does Rahul have ties only with those who are challenging India’s territorial integrity? pic.twitter.com/or0y1OGdAW — Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) May 4, 2022 × However, several people took potshots at Rahul Gandhi after his footage from a nightclub went viral.

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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) raised the repo rate - at which it lends money to commercial banks - by 40 basis points to 4.4%.

India's central bank RBI hikes interest rate

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has wrapped up his three-day three-nation tour to Europe, the trip ended with a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron. The Indian Prime Minister was the first leader to meet the French president after he secured a second presidential term in elections last month.

Indian PM Narendra Modi concludes three-nation European tour

Retaining employees can be a tough task for some companies. Well, not if you be as innovative as an IT firm in Tamil Nadu. &nbsp;

The company, which is based in Madurai, has come up with a unique solution of offering free matchmaking services to employees and giving pay hikes when they get married, said media reports. &nbsp;

Not just this, Sri Mookambika Infosolutions (SMI), which is a privately held global technology solutions provider, provides increments to all employees every six months. &nbsp;

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If you are wondering the measures helped to retain employees, the answer would be yes. &nbsp;&nbsp;

For several years, the attrition rate of the company has remained below 10 per cent. &nbsp;

"Our strength was in our giving back and belief in hard work. We knew one cannot build such a community in a Tier-1 city, where everything is commercially oriented. We chose Madurai since it matched our DNA," MP Selvaganesh, founder and CEO, SMI, told TOI. &nbsp;

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It has also been offering around 6-8 per cent increment to all the employees every six months. &nbsp;

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Retaining employees can be a tough task for some companies. Well, not if you be as innovative as an IT firm in Tamil Nadu. The company, which is based in Madurai, has come up with a unique solution of offering free matchmaking services to employees and giving pay hikes when they get married, said media reports.

Retaining employees can be a tough task for some companies. Well, not if you be as innovative as an IT firm in Tamil Nadu. The company, which is based in Madurai, has come up with a unique solution of offering free matchmaking services to employees and giving pay hikes when they get married, said media reports. Not just this, Sri Mookambika Infosolutions (SMI), which is a privately held global technology solutions provider, provides increments to all employees every six months. Also Read: Indian students win NASA Human Exploration rover challenge If you are wondering the measures helped to retain employees, the answer would be yes. For several years, the attrition rate of the company has remained below 10 per cent. "Our strength was in our giving back and belief in hard work. We knew one cannot build such a community in a Tier-1 city, where everything is commercially oriented. We chose Madurai since it matched our DNA," MP Selvaganesh, founder and CEO, SMI, told TOI. Watch: LIC's mega IPO gets an extra day for subscription × Around 750 people have been employed by SMI and its associate companies. Of these people, 40 per cent have worked for over five years. Although matchmaking services were introduced later, the firm has been providing salary hikes on getting married from the beginning. It has also been offering around 6-8 per cent increment to all the employees every six months. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies)

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