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India expressed strong opposition on Thursday to the World Health Organization's (WHO) use of mathematical models to project excess mortality estimates linked to the coronavirus pandemic.

Citing the lack of authentic data, the country questioned the validity and robustness of the models used as well as the data collection methodology.

As per WHO estimates India has 4.7 million Covid deaths, which is ten times the official amount and accounts for nearly a third of all Covid deaths worldwide.

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In total the organisation estimates that approximately 15 million people died in the past two years as a result of the coronavirus or its impact on overburdened health systems. This is more than double the official death toll of 6 million.&nbsp;

Union Health Ministry in its statement said that India has frequently objected to the WHO's methodology for projecting excess death figures based on mathematical models.

"Despite India's objection to the process, methodology and outcome of this modelling exercise," the statement added, "WHO has released the excess mortality estimates without adequately addressing India's concerns."

India further informed the WHO that due to the availability of accurate data released by the Registrar General of India (RGI) through the Civil Registration System (CRS), mathematical models should not be utilised to predict excess mortality numbers for India.

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India had questioned the WHO's standards and assumptions for classifying nations into Tier I and II, as well as the very foundation for classifying India into Tier II countries.

According to the statement, India does not deserve to be classified as a Tier II country because of the accuracy of mortality data obtained through an effective and comprehensive statutory system.

"WHO till date has not responded to India's contention. India has consistently questioned WHO's own admission that data in respect of seventeen Indian states was obtained from some websites and media reports and was used in their mathematical model."

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"This reflects a statistically unsound and scientifically questionable methodology of data collection for making excess mortality projections in case of India," the statement stated.

Because of its size, diversity, and population of 1.3 billion people, the country has always opposed the implementation of a "one size fits all" approach and model, which may be appropriate to smaller countries but not to India, it claims.

India expressed strong opposition on Thursday to the World Health Organization's (WHO) use of mathematical models to project excess mortality estimates linked to the coronavirus pandemic.

India expressed strong opposition on Thursday to the World Health Organization's (WHO) use of mathematical models to project excess mortality estimates linked to the coronavirus pandemic. Citing the lack of authentic data, the country questioned the validity and robustness of the models used as well as the data collection methodology. As per WHO estimates India has 4.7 million Covid deaths, which is ten times the official amount and accounts for nearly a third of all Covid deaths worldwide. Also read | After S.Africa reports two new Omicron variants, WHO chief warns world is blind to Covid mutations In total the organisation estimates that approximately 15 million people died in the past two years as a result of the coronavirus or its impact on overburdened health systems. This is more than double the official death toll of 6 million. Union Health Ministry in its statement said that India has frequently objected to the WHO's methodology for projecting excess death figures based on mathematical models. "Despite India's objection to the process, methodology and outcome of this modelling exercise," the statement added, "WHO has released the excess mortality estimates without adequately addressing India's concerns." India further informed the WHO that due to the availability of accurate data released by the Registrar General of India (RGI) through the Civil Registration System (CRS), mathematical models should not be utilised to predict excess mortality numbers for India. Watch | Cognitive abilities can decline due to severe covid: Reports India had questioned the WHO's standards and assumptions for classifying nations into Tier I and II, as well as the very foundation for classifying India into Tier II countries. According to the statement, India does not deserve to be classified as a Tier II country because of the accuracy of mortality data obtained through an effective and comprehensive statutory system. "WHO till date has not responded to India's contention. India has consistently questioned WHO's own admission that data in respect of seventeen Indian states was obtained from some websites and media reports and was used in their mathematical model." Also read | 15 million: World’s Covid death toll triple than actually reported in 2020-21, says WHO "This reflects a statistically unsound and scientifically questionable methodology of data collection for making excess mortality projections in case of India," the statement stated. Because of its size, diversity, and population of 1.3 billion people, the country has always opposed the implementation of a "one size fits all" approach and model, which may be appropriate to smaller countries but not to India, it claims.

India calls WHO data collection methodology 'unsound and scientifically questionable'

American Pharma giant Pfizer has operationalized its largest and only drug development centre in Asia in the Indian city of Chennai. Set up at a cost of USD20 million (approx INR150 crore), the facility will carry out the development of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and Finished Dosage Forms (FDFs) for a wide range of Prizer's offerings. While API refers to the component of the drug that causes the intended effect, FDF refers to the finished drug that is meant for consumption.&nbsp;

According to&nbsp;S. Sridhar, Country Manager, Pfizer India, their organisation is&nbsp;confident that the latest facility will allow for synergistic co-development of cutting-edge API and FDF processes under the same roof. The world-class scientific, technology and innovation-driven Research Park campus provides an ideal setting for our work, he said. Pfizer is also considering roping in talent from the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras and other academia (as employees or interns), collaborating with academia, and funding healthcare sector start-ups in India, among other activities.

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Queried on the operational status of the new facility, Pfizer officials told WION that a majority of the Chennai facility was operational and that their work had started. However, only the qualification of some sophisticated equipment remains to be completed, in line with Good Manufacturing Practice, they added. "Our new facility is aimed at working on small molecule drug development and we have labs that are meant for chemistry, microbiology, process engineering, support labs, etc." they said.&nbsp;

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Simply put, a&nbsp;small-molecule drug is a synthetic chemical derived from or inspired by natural products produced by bacteria, fungi, and plants. These drugs use biochemical processes to diagnose, treat, or prevent diseases.

As per the company, the new centre integrates two essential functions under the export-oriented undertaking of Pfizer Inc.: Pharmaceutical Sciences (PharmSci) and Global Technology and Engineering (GT&amp;E) Center of Excellence. While PharmSci is dedicated to the development of anti-infectives, oncolytics, sterile injectables, anaesthesia products, hospital products, GT &amp; E pioneers next-generation API processing and manufacturing technology to supply medicines to patients around the globe.&nbsp;

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Situated at the IIT Madras Research Park in Chennai, this 61,000sq ft facility employs over 250 scientists and professionals from a range of domains, including formulation scientists and pharmacists, analytical scientists, life science specialists (Microbiologists, Biotechnologists), chemical engineers, data scientists, and programme managers.

This facility in Chennai is part of one of the 12 global centres that Pfizer operates around the world. In addition to this drug development centre, Pfizer also operates three plants that manufacture Pfizer Pharmaceutical products in the Indian cities of Visakhapatnam, Goa, and Ahmedabad, besides nearly thirty third-party manufacturing facilities.

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"We believe that the proximity of Pfizer to IITM, scientists and students, the Tech Corridor, and other leading industry start-ups will foster greater collaboration between industry and academia. We are also sure that the academicians at IITM will benefit from having access to Pfizer’s centre," said Prof. Ashok Jhunjhunwala, President, IITM Research Park. 
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American Pharma giant Pfizer has operationalized its largest and only drug development centre in Asia in the Indian city of Chennai. Set up at a cost of USD20 million (approx INR150 crore), the facility will carry out the development of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and Finished Dosage Forms (FDFs) for a wide range of Prizer's offerings.

American Pharma giant Pfizer has operationalized its largest and only drug development centre in Asia in the Indian city of Chennai. Set up at a cost of USD20 million (approx INR150 crore), the facility will carry out the development of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and Finished Dosage Forms (FDFs) for a wide range of Prizer's offerings. While API refers to the component of the drug that causes the intended effect, FDF refers to the finished drug that is meant for consumption. According to S. Sridhar, Country Manager, Pfizer India, their organisation is confident that the latest facility will allow for synergistic co-development of cutting-edge API and FDF processes under the same roof. The world-class scientific, technology and innovation-driven Research Park campus provides an ideal setting for our work, he said. Pfizer is also considering roping in talent from the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras and other academia (as employees or interns), collaborating with academia, and funding healthcare sector start-ups in India, among other activities. Also read | Pfizer reports record profits amid growth in vaccine, Paxlovid pill Queried on the operational status of the new facility, Pfizer officials told WION that a majority of the Chennai facility was operational and that their work had started. However, only the qualification of some sophisticated equipment remains to be completed, in line with Good Manufacturing Practice, they added. "Our new facility is aimed at working on small molecule drug development and we have labs that are meant for chemistry, microbiology, process engineering, support labs, etc." they said. Watch | Gravitas: Macron set to host Modi after re-election Simply put, a small-molecule drug is a synthetic chemical derived from or inspired by natural products produced by bacteria, fungi, and plants. These drugs use biochemical processes to diagnose, treat, or prevent diseases. As per the company, the new centre integrates two essential functions under the export-oriented undertaking of Pfizer Inc.: Pharmaceutical Sciences (PharmSci) and Global Technology and Engineering (GT&E) Center of Excellence. While PharmSci is dedicated to the development of anti-infectives, oncolytics, sterile injectables, anaesthesia products, hospital products, GT & E pioneers next-generation API processing and manufacturing technology to supply medicines to patients around the globe. WATCH WION LIVE HERE: Situated at the IIT Madras Research Park in Chennai, this 61,000sq ft facility employs over 250 scientists and professionals from a range of domains, including formulation scientists and pharmacists, analytical scientists, life science specialists (Microbiologists, Biotechnologists), chemical engineers, data scientists, and programme managers. This facility in Chennai is part of one of the 12 global centres that Pfizer operates around the world. In addition to this drug development centre, Pfizer also operates three plants that manufacture Pfizer Pharmaceutical products in the Indian cities of Visakhapatnam, Goa, and Ahmedabad, besides nearly thirty third-party manufacturing facilities. Also read | Pfizer's anti-Covid pill gets WHO approval. Here's what you should know about Paxlovid "We believe that the proximity of Pfizer to IITM, scientists and students, the Tech Corridor, and other leading industry start-ups will foster greater collaboration between industry and academia. We are also sure that the academicians at IITM will benefit from having access to Pfizer’s centre," said Prof. Ashok Jhunjhunwala, President, IITM Research Park.

Pfizer's largest drug development centre in Asia is situated in this Indian city

Elaborating on a Venus Orbiter mission that has been on the drawing board of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Chairman Dr S. Somanath said that its project report has been made, the plan is prepared, and the budget has been identified.

While explaining the potential of Venus exploration, studies, and future science missions of the state-run Indian space agency, Somanath urged scientists and academia to think of unique, larger outcomes from such missions and how they could benefit India and the world.&nbsp;

Speaking at the ISRO-organized national meet on Venus Science, Somanath, who also serves as Secretary, Department of Space, said that right from inception, ISRO had been seeing space as a platform for conducting experiments and understanding the universe. However, over the years, the organisation evolved to perform operational activities such as building and launching satellites and rockets and performing national missions.

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"Building some instruments (integrating them on a satellite), launching them, and taking them to Venus may be possible within a short period of time, because the capability exists in ISRO to do that. Building a Venus mission satellite is definitely possible, the mission management to reach there is definitely possible, and we have a launch vehicle to reach there (Venus)", Somanath said, on ISRO's current capabilities.

However, he also wanted scientists and academia to ponder over questions such as: what are you going to provide as a result to society? What is going to be your contribution to global knowledge? How effectively will the mission be utilised for the goals set in the beginning?&nbsp;

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On performing impactful science missions, he said that unique mission outcomes are necessary and that merely repeating what other countries have done is not sufficient. He stressed the necessity of reviewing the additional information, knowledge, and observations that a mission would offer, with regard to what has not been done by other agencies. While he added that repeating some experiments and re-validating what is done by other countries (space agencies) is not wrong, he emphasized that a mission needed to have unique outcomes.&nbsp;

"From my position of Chairman, ISRO, I am faced with conflicting requirements when planning science missions. Most importantly, it is a costly affair that involves an expensive rocket and satellite, besides the years-long efforts of a lot of people, "Somanath explained to the scientists. He touched upon how it was extremely important to have adequate "selling points" to convince the decision-makers (government) regarding the value of performing such missions.&nbsp;

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Elaborating on futuristic concepts like having a human colony on Venus, Somanath spoke about the possibility and challenges of having balloons floating in the harsh Venusian atmosphere amid acid clouds and supporting human life. He also pointed out the necessity of India taking first steps in that direction, in a manner that benefits the entire nation. "Scientists have a responsibility to satisfy their inner desire to prove science and also a responsibility to prove to the nation that your (scientific) work is worth doing for the nation," he concluded.&nbsp;

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Regarding the fundamental challenges in the exploration of Venus, Dr. Maria Antonita from ISRO's Space Science Programme Office said that Venus has a maximum surface temperature of 462 degrees Celsius, which is even capable of melting rocks. Besides the hot and dry weather, the planet's atmospheric composition was dominated by carbon dioxide, which amounts to 96.5 per cent. In addition to this, the pressure on Venus, is more than 90 times as much as that on Earth. She added that as a planet that is considered a twin of Earth and one that is relatively close to Earth, Venus continues to intrigue scientists, thus leading to many science missions since the 1960s) to study the planet.

Elaborating on a Venus Orbiter mission that has been on the drawing board of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Chairman Dr S. Somanath said that its project report has been made, the plan is prepared, and the budget has been identified.

Elaborating on a Venus Orbiter mission that has been on the drawing board of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Chairman Dr S. Somanath said that its project report has been made, the plan is prepared, and the budget has been identified. While explaining the potential of Venus exploration, studies, and future science missions of the state-run Indian space agency, Somanath urged scientists and academia to think of unique, larger outcomes from such missions and how they could benefit India and the world. Speaking at the ISRO-organized national meet on Venus Science, Somanath, who also serves as Secretary, Department of Space, said that right from inception, ISRO had been seeing space as a platform for conducting experiments and understanding the universe. However, over the years, the organisation evolved to perform operational activities such as building and launching satellites and rockets and performing national missions. Also read | What is ISRO's 'Gagan', which can aid GPS and enable precise navigation of aircraft? "Building some instruments (integrating them on a satellite), launching them, and taking them to Venus may be possible within a short period of time, because the capability exists in ISRO to do that. Building a Venus mission satellite is definitely possible, the mission management to reach there is definitely possible, and we have a launch vehicle to reach there (Venus)", Somanath said, on ISRO's current capabilities. However, he also wanted scientists and academia to ponder over questions such as: what are you going to provide as a result to society? What is going to be your contribution to global knowledge? How effectively will the mission be utilised for the goals set in the beginning? Watch | All the times humanity tried to communicate with aliens On performing impactful science missions, he said that unique mission outcomes are necessary and that merely repeating what other countries have done is not sufficient. He stressed the necessity of reviewing the additional information, knowledge, and observations that a mission would offer, with regard to what has not been done by other agencies. While he added that repeating some experiments and re-validating what is done by other countries (space agencies) is not wrong, he emphasized that a mission needed to have unique outcomes. "From my position of Chairman, ISRO, I am faced with conflicting requirements when planning science missions. Most importantly, it is a costly affair that involves an expensive rocket and satellite, besides the years-long efforts of a lot of people, "Somanath explained to the scientists. He touched upon how it was extremely important to have adequate "selling points" to convince the decision-makers (government) regarding the value of performing such missions. Watch WION LIVE HERE: Elaborating on futuristic concepts like having a human colony on Venus, Somanath spoke about the possibility and challenges of having balloons floating in the harsh Venusian atmosphere amid acid clouds and supporting human life. He also pointed out the necessity of India taking first steps in that direction, in a manner that benefits the entire nation. "Scientists have a responsibility to satisfy their inner desire to prove science and also a responsibility to prove to the nation that your (scientific) work is worth doing for the nation," he concluded. Also read | We’re great admirers of ISRO, says Omran Sharaf, project director of Emirates Mars Mission Regarding the fundamental challenges in the exploration of Venus, Dr. Maria Antonita from ISRO's Space Science Programme Office said that Venus has a maximum surface temperature of 462 degrees Celsius, which is even capable of melting rocks. Besides the hot and dry weather, the planet's atmospheric composition was dominated by carbon dioxide, which amounts to 96.5 per cent. In addition to this, the pressure on Venus, is more than 90 times as much as that on Earth. She added that as a planet that is considered a twin of Earth and one that is relatively close to Earth, Venus continues to intrigue scientists, thus leading to many science missions since the 1960s) to study the planet.

'Focus on how it will benefit India and the world' ISRO Chairman tells scientists, on upcoming Venus Mission

India’s Border Security Force (BSF) on Wednesday said they have foiled plans of the Pakistani-based terror groups to attack Amarnath Yatra after detecting a cross-border tunnel along the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district.

According to the Indian security force, the tunnel is 150 metres long and originates in Pakistan. Its opening was about 2 feet and sandbags were used to strengthen the exit of the tunnel.

Apart from that, a 265-feet long Oxygen pipe was also found in the tunnel as a further search was underway.

The officers believe that the tunnel was by two suicide bombers of the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terror group to sneak into India,&nbsp;news agency PTI reported.

The suicide bombers were neutralised two weeks ago during a gunfight that ensued shortly after attacking a CISF bus, killing an Assistant Sub-inspector in Sunjwan area of Jammu on April 22.

"With the detection of this tunnel, BSF-Jammu has foiled the nefarious designs of Pakistan-based terrorists to disrupt the upcoming Amarnath yatra," PTI quoted BSF DIG SPS Sandhu as saying.

Inspector General of BSF Jammu Frontier, DK Boora informed that this tunnel was the fifth one detected in less than one-and-half years.

"This shows the evil strategy of Pakistan establishment to create trouble in India," Boora told reporters in Jammu.

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The BSF had launched a massive drive to detect any tunnel along the International Border following the April 22 encounter in the Sunjwan area of Jammu.

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BSF has been keeping a strict vigil on 192 km International Border and Line of Control (LoC) alongside the Army to scuttle any attempt of infiltration of terrorists, smuggling of weapons and narcotics and drone activity from across the border.

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India’s Border Security Force (BSF) on Wednesday said they have foiled plans of the Pakistani-based terror groups to attack Amarnath Yatra after detecting a cross-border tunnel along the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district.

India’s Border Security Force (BSF) on Wednesday said they have foiled plans of the Pakistani-based terror groups to attack Amarnath Yatra after detecting a cross-border tunnel along the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district. According to the Indian security force, the tunnel is 150 metres long and originates in Pakistan. Its opening was about 2 feet and sandbags were used to strengthen the exit of the tunnel. Apart from that, a 265-feet long Oxygen pipe was also found in the tunnel as a further search was underway. The officers believe that the tunnel was by two suicide bombers of the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terror group to sneak into India, news agency PTI reported. The suicide bombers were neutralised two weeks ago during a gunfight that ensued shortly after attacking a CISF bus, killing an Assistant Sub-inspector in Sunjwan area of Jammu on April 22. "With the detection of this tunnel, BSF-Jammu has foiled the nefarious designs of Pakistan-based terrorists to disrupt the upcoming Amarnath yatra," PTI quoted BSF DIG SPS Sandhu as saying. Inspector General of BSF Jammu Frontier, DK Boora informed that this tunnel was the fifth one detected in less than one-and-half years. "This shows the evil strategy of Pakistan establishment to create trouble in India," Boora told reporters in Jammu. Also read | Indian army's outgoing GOC says 'not a Kashmir problem, but a problem in Kashmir', wrong terminology maligns The BSF had launched a massive drive to detect any tunnel along the International Border following the April 22 encounter in the Sunjwan area of Jammu. Also read | India need not be defensive about sourcing its energy security BSF has been keeping a strict vigil on 192 km International Border and Line of Control (LoC) alongside the Army to scuttle any attempt of infiltration of terrorists, smuggling of weapons and narcotics and drone activity from across the border. (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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Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Thursday that the Delhi Cabinet has adopted a start-up strategy that aims to provide financial and procedural assistance to youth in starting businesses. A 20-member task force will be established for the purpose.

Kejriwal said that the "Business Blaster" programme, which is already being implemented in Delhi government schools, will be extended to college students so that they can work on their business ideas using government seed money.

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"The government will provide financial help to start-ups through collateral-free loan, financial parts of rent and employee salaries. It will form a panel of agencies and experts to provide free help to new start-ups in trademark registration and fulfilling other formalities."&nbsp;

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Kejriwal expressed optimism that the legislation would result in a spike in the start-up sector in Delhi.

20 members will be part of the task force; which includes a government officer, academics, and industry and trade representatives, who will decide on registration applications from start-ups.

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Business Blasters project is a hands-on component of the Entrepreneurship Mindset Curriculum (EMC) curriculum for grades XI and XII, in which students are given seed money (Rs. 2000 each) "to build on an idea that generates profit, or solves a social problem". The program is powered by ₹60 Crores in seed capital provided by the Delhi Government.

The initiative allows&nbsp;EMC students to exhibit their problem-solving skills by producing value that;&nbsp;Innovation that can be used to solve a variety of problems or needs;&nbsp;Identifying and addressing a market need or&nbsp;taking on a communal problem and solving it effectively.

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Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Thursday that the Delhi Cabinet has adopted a start-up strategy that aims to provide financial and procedural assistance to youth in starting businesses.

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Thursday that the Delhi Cabinet has adopted a start-up strategy that aims to provide financial and procedural assistance to youth in starting businesses. A 20-member task force will be established for the purpose. Kejriwal said that the "Business Blaster" programme, which is already being implemented in Delhi government schools, will be extended to college students so that they can work on their business ideas using government seed money. Also read | India's largest IPO, LIC, opens for subscription: 10 things to know "The government will provide financial help to start-ups through collateral-free loan, financial parts of rent and employee salaries. It will form a panel of agencies and experts to provide free help to new start-ups in trademark registration and fulfilling other formalities." Watch | India's central bank RBI hikes interest rate Kejriwal expressed optimism that the legislation would result in a spike in the start-up sector in Delhi. 20 members will be part of the task force; which includes a government officer, academics, and industry and trade representatives, who will decide on registration applications from start-ups. Also read | RBI hikes rates by 40 basis points with immediate effect: Governor Shaktikanta Das Business Blasters project is a hands-on component of the Entrepreneurship Mindset Curriculum (EMC) curriculum for grades XI and XII, in which students are given seed money (Rs. 2000 each) "to build on an idea that generates profit, or solves a social problem". The program is powered by ₹60 Crores in seed capital provided by the Delhi Government. The initiative allows EMC students to exhibit their problem-solving skills by producing value that; Innovation that can be used to solve a variety of problems or needs; Identifying and addressing a market need or taking on a communal problem and solving it effectively. Watch WION LIVE HERE: (With inputs from agencies)

Delhi launches start-up plan to assist young people start businesses

Adar Poonawalla, CEO of the Serum Institute of India (SII) in Pune, confirmed on Wednesday (May 4) in his tweet that the COVID-19 vaccination Covovax will now be available to everyone above the age of 12 years.

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This confirmation came a day after Poonawalla stated on Twitter that Covovax is now available for children in India. In the country, Covovax (Novavax) will be available for children. This is the only Indian-made vaccine that is also available in Europe, and it boasts a 90 per cent efficacy rate. The CEO even mentioned the vision of the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s aim of delivering another vaccine to protect the children.&nbsp;

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The Indian government last year in December approved use of Covovax for an emergency case.

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Last Monday (May 2), the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (NTAGI) authorised the Covovax COVID-19 vaccine from the Serum Institute of India for the age group of 12-17 years.&nbsp;

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However, many Twitter users expressed their dissatisfaction with the fact that the Covovax option is not available on the CoWIN app for vaccine recipients for the age group of 18 years and above.&nbsp;

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Another user tweeted with a screenshot of the app and said, “Check this out, when we select 18 &amp; above option in CoWIN app, automatically Covovax option gets faded i.e disabled while 4 other options are highlighted i.e Covishield, Covaxin, Sputnik, ZyCov-D."

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Adar Poonawalla, CEO of the Serum Institute of India (SII) in Pune, confirmed on Wednesday (May 4) in his tweet that the COVID-19 vaccination Covovax will now be available to everyone above the age of 12 years.

Adar Poonawalla, CEO of the Serum Institute of India (SII) in Pune, confirmed on Wednesday (May 4) in his tweet that the COVID-19 vaccination Covovax will now be available to everyone above the age of 12 years. A lot of you have asked if Covovax is available for adults. The answer is yes, it is available for everyone above the age of 12. — Adar Poonawalla (@adarpoonawalla) May 4, 2022 × This confirmation came a day after Poonawalla stated on Twitter that Covovax is now available for children in India. In the country, Covovax (Novavax) will be available for children. This is the only Indian-made vaccine that is also available in Europe, and it boasts a 90 per cent efficacy rate. The CEO even mentioned the vision of the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s aim of delivering another vaccine to protect the children. Also read | Omicron as severe as previous Covid variants, large study finds The Indian government last year in December approved use of Covovax for an emergency case. Watch | Cognitive abilities can decline due to severe covid: Reports Last Monday (May 2), the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (NTAGI) authorised the Covovax COVID-19 vaccine from the Serum Institute of India for the age group of 12-17 years. WATCH WION LIVE HERE: However, many Twitter users expressed their dissatisfaction with the fact that the Covovax option is not available on the CoWIN app for vaccine recipients for the age group of 18 years and above. Also read | Severe Covid infection may affect thinking similar to 20 years of ageing: Study Another user tweeted with a screenshot of the app and said, “Check this out, when we select 18 & above option in CoWIN app, automatically Covovax option gets faded i.e disabled while 4 other options are highlighted i.e Covishield, Covaxin, Sputnik, ZyCov-D." (With inputs from agencies)

Covovax vaccine available for everyone above 12 years: Adar Poonawalla

Indian Army's outgoing General-Officer-Commanding (GoC) 15 Corps Lt Gen D P Pandey today said that there is a threat to Amarnath Yatra, but countermeasures are in place. He also added that he had joined the ‘philosophy of breaking the cycle of violence in Kashmir’ and had succeeded.&nbsp;

''We hear a number of people talking about the Kashmir problem all the time. I believe it's not a Kashmir problem, but a problem in Kashmir. The wrong terminology if used maligns the land and people of the land and so is true about Kashmir. Although there would be some people who won’t be happy with the peaceful atmosphere, and they will keep on trying new methods to disrupt it. There is hope on the horizon. Many areas are back as economic hubs and Kashmiris are being a part of these opportunities.'' said GoC 15 Corps Lt Gen D P Pandey.&nbsp;

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The Indian army GOC also said that while terrorists are being killed in encounters, they are also ensuring that local youth who have joined terror groups are given a chance to surrender. He said over 100 youth were brought back to the mainstream who had gone to join the terror ranks.&nbsp;

The GOC also spoke about the American weapon left in Afghanistan making their way to the Kashmir region. He said ''We have surely found equipment and especially night sights and some other equipment which has got the stamp of foreign make. The numbers are not so much to be alarmed about. Our challenge has been armour piercing bullets which have now been used in the last one year, we have taken adequate measures to counter such challenges. ''&nbsp;

While the situation on the Line of Control is peaceful, the Indian army GoC says that they expected the rise in infiltration attempts after Eid and still are watching the situation.

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''There was only one credible attempt made around January and then there were some half-hearted Infiltration attempts. I was looking maybe after Eid; these attempts will start manifesting and I would rather wait and watch before making a confirmation. The numbers have reduced. Traditionally these are the times when infiltration increases, and we are quite alert on the border to ward them off'' said GoC 15 Corps Lt Gen D P Pandey.&nbsp;

The Indian army has also said that hybrid terrorists are no more a challenge in the Kashmir region.&nbsp;

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Indian Army's outgoing General-Officer-Commanding (GoC) 15 Corps Lt Gen D P Pandey today said that there is a threat to Amarnath Yatra, but countermeasures are in place.

Indian Army's outgoing General-Officer-Commanding (GoC) 15 Corps Lt Gen D P Pandey today said that there is a threat to Amarnath Yatra, but countermeasures are in place. He also added that he had joined the ‘philosophy of breaking the cycle of violence in Kashmir’ and had succeeded. ''We hear a number of people talking about the Kashmir problem all the time. I believe it's not a Kashmir problem, but a problem in Kashmir. The wrong terminology if used maligns the land and people of the land and so is true about Kashmir. Although there would be some people who won’t be happy with the peaceful atmosphere, and they will keep on trying new methods to disrupt it. There is hope on the horizon. Many areas are back as economic hubs and Kashmiris are being a part of these opportunities.'' said GoC 15 Corps Lt Gen D P Pandey. Also read | India need not be defensive about sourcing its energy security The Indian army GOC also said that while terrorists are being killed in encounters, they are also ensuring that local youth who have joined terror groups are given a chance to surrender. He said over 100 youth were brought back to the mainstream who had gone to join the terror ranks. The GOC also spoke about the American weapon left in Afghanistan making their way to the Kashmir region. He said ''We have surely found equipment and especially night sights and some other equipment which has got the stamp of foreign make. The numbers are not so much to be alarmed about. Our challenge has been armour piercing bullets which have now been used in the last one year, we have taken adequate measures to counter such challenges. '' While the situation on the Line of Control is peaceful, the Indian army GoC says that they expected the rise in infiltration attempts after Eid and still are watching the situation. Watch | Tourism boom in Kashmir: Indian Army helps boost Kashmir tourism ''There was only one credible attempt made around January and then there were some half-hearted Infiltration attempts. I was looking maybe after Eid; these attempts will start manifesting and I would rather wait and watch before making a confirmation. The numbers have reduced. Traditionally these are the times when infiltration increases, and we are quite alert on the border to ward them off'' said GoC 15 Corps Lt Gen D P Pandey. The Indian army has also said that hybrid terrorists are no more a challenge in the Kashmir region. Watch WION LIVE 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.

Indian army's outgoing GOC says 'not a Kashmir problem, but a problem in Kashmir', wrong terminology maligns

The largest initial public offering (IPO) in India, Life Insurance Corporation (LIC), opened for subscription today.

The IPO's price range is Rs 902-949, with policyholders receiving a Rs 60 discount and retail investors and employees receiving a Rs 45 discount.

The government's 3.5 percent share in LIC will be sold in an initial public offering (IPO) on May 9 to raise Rs 205 billion.

Reserved LIC IPO Portions

The IPO is wholly a government offer-for-sale of 221,374,920 equity shares, with the government receiving the entire profits.

Up to 1,581,249 units are reserved for employees, and up to 22,137,492 units are reserved for policyholders, out of the total number of shares on the block.

Qualified institutional buyers will receive 50% of the net offer, retail investors will receive 35%, and non-institutional investors will receive 15%.

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Here are ten things you should be aware of:&nbsp;

1: The LIC IPO has a price range of Rs 902-949 per equity share.

2: LIC policyholders will receive a Rs 60 discount per equity share, while retail investors and employees will receive a Rs 45 reduction.

3: At the upper end of the offering price, investors can bid for a minimum of 15 shares (one lot) for Rs. 14,235.

4: On May 17, LIC shares will be offered on stock exchanges.

5: By dissolving a 3.5 percent share in LIC, the government hopes to generate Rs 210 billion.

6: The valuation for an IPO would be the greatest in the Indian market's history. Previously, the greatest fundraises were observed in the Paytm IPO last year, which raised Rs 183 billion, and Coal India, which raised Rs 152 billion in 2010.

7: The LIC has contacted policyholders via SMS and other means to inform them of the stock sale.

8: For several months, LIC has been alerting the public about the IPO through numerous platforms, including print and television commercials.

9: Due to the current market conditions, the country's largest insurer cut the size of its IPO from 5% to 3.5 percent.

10: On September 1, 1956, LIC was created by merging and nationalising 245 private life insurance companies, with an initial capital of Rs 50 million.

The largest initial public offering (IPO) in India, Life Insurance Corporation (LIC), opened for subscription today. The IPO's price range is Rs 902-949, with policyholders receiving a Rs 60 discount and retail investors and employees receiving a Rs 45 discount.

The largest initial public offering (IPO) in India, Life Insurance Corporation (LIC), opened for subscription today. The IPO's price range is Rs 902-949, with policyholders receiving a Rs 60 discount and retail investors and employees receiving a Rs 45 discount. The government's 3.5 percent share in LIC will be sold in an initial public offering (IPO) on May 9 to raise Rs 205 billion. Reserved LIC IPO Portions The IPO is wholly a government offer-for-sale of 221,374,920 equity shares, with the government receiving the entire profits. Up to 1,581,249 units are reserved for employees, and up to 22,137,492 units are reserved for policyholders, out of the total number of shares on the block. Qualified institutional buyers will receive 50% of the net offer, retail investors will receive 35%, and non-institutional investors will receive 15%. Also read | LIC IPO opens on May 4: Perks, Price and other details Here are ten things you should be aware of: 1: The LIC IPO has a price range of Rs 902-949 per equity share. 2: LIC policyholders will receive a Rs 60 discount per equity share, while retail investors and employees will receive a Rs 45 reduction. 3: At the upper end of the offering price, investors can bid for a minimum of 15 shares (one lot) for Rs. 14,235. 4: On May 17, LIC shares will be offered on stock exchanges. 5: By dissolving a 3.5 percent share in LIC, the government hopes to generate Rs 210 billion. 6: The valuation for an IPO would be the greatest in the Indian market's history. Previously, the greatest fundraises were observed in the Paytm IPO last year, which raised Rs 183 billion, and Coal India, which raised Rs 152 billion in 2010. 7: The LIC has contacted policyholders via SMS and other means to inform them of the stock sale. 8: For several months, LIC has been alerting the public about the IPO through numerous platforms, including print and television commercials. 9: Due to the current market conditions, the country's largest insurer cut the size of its IPO from 5% to 3.5 percent. 10: On September 1, 1956, LIC was created by merging and nationalising 245 private life insurance companies, with an initial capital of Rs 50 million.

India's largest IPO, LIC, opens for subscription: 10 things to know

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's most significant engagement will take place today, it's the second India-Nordic summit. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold meetings with the leaders of Sweden, Finland, Iceland and Norway together.

PM Narendra Modi to attend India-Nordic summit today

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's three nation Europe tour wherein he met his Danish counterpart Mette Frederiksen and held high-level bilateral talks in capital Copenhagen. The Ukraine war featured prominently in the meetings, PM Mette Frederiksen said that she hoped India will be able to influence Russia and discussions to end the conflict.

Danish PM Mette Frederiksen: India should influence Russia to stop Ukraine war

Two Indian student groups from Punjab and Tamil Nadu have won the NASA 2022 Human Exploration Rover Challenge.

The challenge, which was announced by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on April 29 during a virtual awards ceremony, drew 91 teams from 58 institutions and 33 high schools.

The competition required US and international student teams to design, develop, and test a human-powered rover on a track that mimicked the topography found on rocky worlds throughout the solar system.

While negotiating the course, the teams also completed mission tasks such as sample retrievals and spectrographic analyses.

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"This year, students were asked to design a course that would mimic obstacles as if they were competing in Huntsville," Aundra Brooks-Davenport, activity lead for the challenge at Marshall Space Flight Centre in Huntsville, Alabama, said on Tuesday.

"Ensuring team safety was a major factor in developing the design of their own obstacles. We are excited about the virtual competition and the opportunity it provided our teams," Ms Brooks-Davenport said.

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The STEM Engagement Award in the High School division went to Punjab's Decent Children Model Presidency School.&nbsp;

According to the statement, the team from Vellore Institute of Technology in Tamil Nadu was named the winner of the Social Media Award in the College/University section.

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Two Indian student groups from Punjab and Tamil Nadu have won the NASA 2022 Human Exploration Rover Challenge. The challenge, which was announced by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on April 29 during a virtual awards ceremony, drew 91 teams from 58 institutions and 33 high schools.

Two Indian student groups from Punjab and Tamil Nadu have won the NASA 2022 Human Exploration Rover Challenge. The challenge, which was announced by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on April 29 during a virtual awards ceremony, drew 91 teams from 58 institutions and 33 high schools. The competition required US and international student teams to design, develop, and test a human-powered rover on a track that mimicked the topography found on rocky worlds throughout the solar system. While negotiating the course, the teams also completed mission tasks such as sample retrievals and spectrographic analyses. Also read | NASA to beam out Earth's location into space. Experts warn that it just might invite an alien invasion! "This year, students were asked to design a course that would mimic obstacles as if they were competing in Huntsville," Aundra Brooks-Davenport, activity lead for the challenge at Marshall Space Flight Centre in Huntsville, Alabama, said on Tuesday. "Ensuring team safety was a major factor in developing the design of their own obstacles. We are excited about the virtual competition and the opportunity it provided our teams," Ms Brooks-Davenport said. Watch | Gravitas Plus: UFOs, Aliens & Science The STEM Engagement Award in the High School division went to Punjab's Decent Children Model Presidency School. According to the statement, the team from Vellore Institute of Technology in Tamil Nadu was named the winner of the Social Media Award in the College/University section. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Indian students win NASA Human Exploration rover challenge

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's most significant engagement will take place today, it's the second India-Nordic summit. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold meetings with the leaders of Sweden, Finland, Iceland and Norway together with Denmark.

Indian PM Narendra Modi to attend India-Nordic summit, visit France today

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr Store in Copenhagen. Two leaders spoke on range of topics.

After his interaction with PM Modi, the Norwegian prime minister spoke exclusively with WION's Principle Diplomatic Correspondent Sidhant Sibbal.

"We want to take our economies forward," said PM Store noting that though India and Norway are countries of different experiences but they shared a large ocean.

He said that his talks with PM Modi featured use of energy, especially renewable energy.

"PM Modi is a champion of renewable energy," he said.

During his exclusive interaction with WION, PM Jonas Gahr Store opined on prevailing international situation as well.

"The (United Nations) Security Council is in danger because of the war in Ukraine because the permanent member is waging war," he said stressing that the world had to work with the current Security Council in best manner possible.

"There can be differences between countries, there can be disputes but they have to be sorted," he said.

PM Store expressed his displeasure over civilian deaths and damage.

Ukraine's possible membership of NATO was something Russia was fiercely against prior to invasion. On the issue of NATO membership of any country, he said it was up to the country to decide.

"It's their choice to make, they have to make the choice of going to NATO," he said "We would welcome them to NATO"

PM Store insisted that the current conflict and dispute in Ukraine should be solved in peaceful manner through dialogue.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr Store in Copenhagen. Two leaders spoke on range of topics. After his interaction with PM Modi, the Norwegian prime minister spoke exclusively with WION's Principle Diplomatic Correspondent Sidhant Sibbal.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr Store in Copenhagen. Two leaders spoke on range of topics. After his interaction with PM Modi, the Norwegian prime minister spoke exclusively with WION's Principle Diplomatic Correspondent Sidhant Sibbal. "We want to take our economies forward," said PM Store noting that though India and Norway are countries of different experiences but they shared a large ocean. He said that his talks with PM Modi featured use of energy, especially renewable energy. "PM Modi is a champion of renewable energy," he said. During his exclusive interaction with WION, PM Jonas Gahr Store opined on prevailing international situation as well. "The (United Nations) Security Council is in danger because of the war in Ukraine because the permanent member is waging war," he said stressing that the world had to work with the current Security Council in best manner possible. "There can be differences between countries, there can be disputes but they have to be sorted," he said. PM Store expressed his displeasure over civilian deaths and damage. Ukraine's possible membership of NATO was something Russia was fiercely against prior to invasion. On the issue of NATO membership of any country, he said it was up to the country to decide. "It's their choice to make, they have to make the choice of going to NATO," he said "We would welcome them to NATO" PM Store insisted that the current conflict and dispute in Ukraine should be solved in peaceful manner through dialogue.

Exclusive: PM Modi is champion of renewable energy, says Norwegian prime minister

After his first stop in Berlin where he met German chancellor Olaf Scholz, Indian PM Narendra Modi will today visit Denmark's capital Copenhagen as part of his three-day three-nation tour.

Indian PM Narendra Modi on a three-nation Europe tour, will visit Copenhagen today

The Akshaya Tritiya festival is observed by Hindus and Jains all around the world. This day, also known as Akti or Akha Teej, is considered to be one of the most auspicious. It falls on a Tuesday this year (May 3).

According to the Hindu calendar, Akshaya Tritiya falls on the third tithi (lunar day) of Shukla Paksha in the Vaishakha month. According to the Gregorian calendar, it occurs between April and May.

One of the most significant practises on this day is worshipping Lord Vishnu. The Sanskrit meaning of Akshaya Tritiya, the two words, is extremely important to Hindus. "Akshaya" means "never fading," while "Tritiya" refers to the third day of Vaishakha month's illuminated half.

It has a backstory:

According to the legend, a lot of events occurred on Akshaya Tritiya, making it an auspicious day.

According to mythology, the Treta Yuga, the second of the four yugas, began on Akshaya Tritiya, when Lord Vishnu's sixth avatar, Parshuram, was born.

On this day, Maharishi Ved Vyasa, the author of the Mahabharata, is said to have begun narrating the epic to Lord Ganesh.

Lord Krishna ran into his childhood friend Sudama on this occasion.

On Akshaya Tritiya, according to another legend, the Ganga descended from heaven to Earth.

Significance

On this day, both buyers and sellers prepare for a successful transaction. Hindus and Jains, in particular, celebrate the day with passion and joy, purchasing gold in the hopes of drawing good fortune.

In Jainism, the day of Akshaya Tritiya honours Lord Rishabhdev, the first Tirthankara, who completed his one-year fast by drinking sugarcane juice poured into his cupped hands. On this day, people who practise Varshi-tap, a year-long alternate fasting day, finish their tapasya by drinking sugarcane juice.

Timings of Puja

According to Drik Panchang, the Akshaya Tritiya Puja Muhurat will begin at 05:39 am on May 3 and end at 12:18 p.m.&nbsp;

The Tritiya Tithi will begin on May 3 at 5:18 a.m. and end on May 4 at 7:32 a.m. It is between 05:39 a.m. on May 3 and 05:38 a.m. on May 4 that is the best time to buy gold.

The Akshaya Tritiya festival is observed by Hindus and Jains all around the world. This day, also known as Akti or Akha Teej, is considered to be one of the most auspicious.

The Akshaya Tritiya festival is observed by Hindus and Jains all around the world. This day, also known as Akti or Akha Teej, is considered to be one of the most auspicious. It falls on a Tuesday this year (May 3). According to the Hindu calendar, Akshaya Tritiya falls on the third tithi (lunar day) of Shukla Paksha in the Vaishakha month. According to the Gregorian calendar, it occurs between April and May. One of the most significant practises on this day is worshipping Lord Vishnu. The Sanskrit meaning of Akshaya Tritiya, the two words, is extremely important to Hindus. "Akshaya" means "never fading," while "Tritiya" refers to the third day of Vaishakha month's illuminated half. It has a backstory: According to the legend, a lot of events occurred on Akshaya Tritiya, making it an auspicious day. According to mythology, the Treta Yuga, the second of the four yugas, began on Akshaya Tritiya, when Lord Vishnu's sixth avatar, Parshuram, was born. On this day, Maharishi Ved Vyasa, the author of the Mahabharata, is said to have begun narrating the epic to Lord Ganesh. Lord Krishna ran into his childhood friend Sudama on this occasion. On Akshaya Tritiya, according to another legend, the Ganga descended from heaven to Earth. Significance On this day, both buyers and sellers prepare for a successful transaction. Hindus and Jains, in particular, celebrate the day with passion and joy, purchasing gold in the hopes of drawing good fortune. In Jainism, the day of Akshaya Tritiya honours Lord Rishabhdev, the first Tirthankara, who completed his one-year fast by drinking sugarcane juice poured into his cupped hands. On this day, people who practise Varshi-tap, a year-long alternate fasting day, finish their tapasya by drinking sugarcane juice. Timings of Puja According to Drik Panchang, the Akshaya Tritiya Puja Muhurat will begin at 05:39 am on May 3 and end at 12:18 p.m. The Tritiya Tithi will begin on May 3 at 5:18 a.m. and end on May 4 at 7:32 a.m. It is between 05:39 a.m. on May 3 and 05:38 a.m. on May 4 that is the best time to buy gold.

Akshaya Tritiya 2022: India has a day dedicated to buying gold. But what's the story behind it?

Here we bring you a continuous coverage Indian PM Narendra Modi's Europe visit and after his stopover in Berlin where he met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. PM Modi will today visit Denmark's capital Copenhagen as part of his three-day three-nation tour of Europe.

Indian PM Modi’s 3-day Europe trip: After Germany, Narendra Modi to visit Denmark today

After his first stop in berlin where he met German chancellor Olaf Scholz, Indian PM Narendra Modi will today visit Denmark's capital Copenhagen as part of his three-day three-nation tour.

Indian PM Narendra Modi concludes Berlin visit, next stop Denmark's Copenhagen

Blistering heat with squashing temperatures continue in North and Central India, scientists say over a billion people are at risk from heat, they have linked the early onset of an intense summer to climate change.

India's power demand grows by 13.2% due to intense heat

 Washington [US], May 3 (ANI): It`s been only seven months since singers Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes raised the oomph factor at Met Gala 2021 with their hot chemistry. Unfortunately, this year`s fashion night turned out to be poles apart from the last year`s edition as Camila and Shawn made their post-split appearances--solo at Met Gala 2022.Shawn walked the red carpet wearing a navy and burgundy suit jacket and pants while Camila looked elegant in a white lace-up crop top paired with a full skirt including pastel floral detailing and a long train.Camila and Shawn`s solo appearances at Met Gala 2022 left their fans nostalgic."How quickly equations changed. It was only September 2021 when they appeared together," a social media user commented."Missing last year," another one wrote.For the unversed, in November 2021, the ex-couple had released a joint statement announcing their split."Hey guys, we`ve decided to end our romantic relationship but our love for one another as humans is stronger than ever," Shawn and Camila wrote in their statements.The two officially took their friendship to another level in the summer of 2019. (ANI) 

Washington [US], May 3 (ANI): It`s been only seven months since singers Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes raised the oomph factor at Met Gala 2021 with their hot chemistry.

Washington [US], May 3 (ANI): It`s been only seven months since singers Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes raised the oomph factor at Met Gala 2021 with their hot chemistry. Unfortunately, this year`s fashion night turned out to be poles apart from the last year`s edition as Camila and Shawn made their post-split appearances--solo at Met Gala 2022.Shawn walked the red carpet wearing a navy and burgundy suit jacket and pants while Camila looked elegant in a white lace-up crop top paired with a full skirt including pastel floral detailing and a long train.Camila and Shawn`s solo appearances at Met Gala 2022 left their fans nostalgic."How quickly equations changed. It was only September 2021 when they appeared together," a social media user commented."Missing last year," another one wrote.For the unversed, in November 2021, the ex-couple had released a joint statement announcing their split."Hey guys, we`ve decided to end our romantic relationship but our love for one another as humans is stronger than ever," Shawn and Camila wrote in their statements.The two officially took their friendship to another level in the summer of 2019. (ANI)

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India's home minister while addressing a crowd in Bengaluru said the "entire world knows that no one can meddle with the Indian border".

India's home minister Amit Shah while inaugurating projects including the Nrupathunga University said, "Earlier only two nations -&nbsp;the United States of America and Israel&nbsp;used to retaliate whenever someone meddled with their borders and military."

"Now due to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, our great nation India has joined that group," India's Union home minister added.

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India had conducted surgical strikes against Pakistan after the Pulwama attack in February 2019. The minister stated that the surgical strike had a "huge impact".

"After Narendra Modi became the Prime Minister, terrorist attacks took place in Uri in 2016 and Pulwama in 2019, and we carried out surgical strikes and air strikes within 10 days inside Pakistan," India's home minister said.

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Shah also spoke about the abrogation of Article 370, 35-A, saying that "August 5, 2019 will be written in Indian history with golden letters."

"People were saying that if Article 370 is abolished then it will lead to a bloodbath but no one could even dare to throw a pebble, let alone bloodbath," he said.

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India's home minister while addressing a crowd in Bengaluru said the "entire world knows that no one can meddle with the Indian border". India's home minister Amit Shah while inaugurating projects including the Nrupathunga University said, "Earlier only two nations - the United States of America and Israel used to retaliate whenever someone meddled with their borders and military.

India's home minister while addressing a crowd in Bengaluru said the "entire world knows that no one can meddle with the Indian border". India's home minister Amit Shah while inaugurating projects including the Nrupathunga University said, "Earlier only two nations - the United States of America and Israel used to retaliate whenever someone meddled with their borders and military." "Now due to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, our great nation India has joined that group," India's Union home minister added. Also Read: We made an appeal for immediate ceasefire in Ukraine, says PM Modi in Denmark India had conducted surgical strikes against Pakistan after the Pulwama attack in February 2019. The minister stated that the surgical strike had a "huge impact". "After Narendra Modi became the Prime Minister, terrorist attacks took place in Uri in 2016 and Pulwama in 2019, and we carried out surgical strikes and air strikes within 10 days inside Pakistan," India's home minister said. Watch: In Europe, PM Modi warns about the perils of war Shah also spoke about the abrogation of Article 370, 35-A, saying that "August 5, 2019 will be written in Indian history with golden letters." "People were saying that if Article 370 is abolished then it will lead to a bloodbath but no one could even dare to throw a pebble, let alone bloodbath," he said. (With inputs from Agencies) Watch WION LIVE here

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After a video of him visiting a foreign nightclub surfaced on Tuesday, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi is once again in the BJP's crosshairs. The video quickly became viral on the internet.

The viral video has gone viral at a time when Congress is in the midst of a leadership crisis, with the party's attempt to bring in poll strategist Prashant Kishor failing.

This&nbsp;is&nbsp;not,&nbsp;however,&nbsp;a&nbsp;secret&nbsp;visit.&nbsp;He&nbsp;was&nbsp;in&nbsp;Kathmandu&nbsp;for&nbsp;a&nbsp;wedding,&nbsp;it&nbsp;had&nbsp;been&nbsp;announced and reported by local newspapers.

Rahul Gandhi arrived in Nepal's capital city on Monday afternoon, according to the Kathmandu Post.

Bhim Udas, a former Nepali ambassador to Myanmar, was quoted in the daily as claiming that he had issued an invitation to Rahul Gandhi to attend his daughter's wedding.

According to the Nepali publication, Udas' daughter Sumnima, a former CNN correspondent, is marrying Nima Martin Sherpa.

According to a Kathmandu Post article, Rahul Gandhi visited Kathmandu in August 2018 on his route to Kailash Mansarovar.

Amit Malviya, the BJP's I-T in-charge, tweeted the video, saying, “Rahul Gandhi was at a nightclub when Mumbai was under seize. He is at a nightclub at a time when his party is exploding. He is consistent. Interestingly, soon after the Congress refused to outsource their presidency, hit jobs have begun on their Prime Ministerial candidate (sic).” 
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Spotted in Kathmandu yesterday attending a party.. <a href="https://t.co/5ilOHMlF3W">pic.twitter.com/5ilOHMlF3W</a>
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Work hard (in defeating the Congress party), and then Party even Harder. 
 
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After a video of him visiting a foreign nightclub surfaced on Tuesday, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi is once again in the BJP's crosshairs. The video quickly became viral on the internet.

After a video of him visiting a foreign nightclub surfaced on Tuesday, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi is once again in the BJP's crosshairs. The video quickly became viral on the internet. The viral video has gone viral at a time when Congress is in the midst of a leadership crisis, with the party's attempt to bring in poll strategist Prashant Kishor failing. This is not, however, a secret visit. He was in Kathmandu for a wedding, it had been announced and reported by local newspapers. Rahul Gandhi arrived in Nepal's capital city on Monday afternoon, according to the Kathmandu Post. Bhim Udas, a former Nepali ambassador to Myanmar, was quoted in the daily as claiming that he had issued an invitation to Rahul Gandhi to attend his daughter's wedding. According to the Nepali publication, Udas' daughter Sumnima, a former CNN correspondent, is marrying Nima Martin Sherpa. According to a Kathmandu Post article, Rahul Gandhi visited Kathmandu in August 2018 on his route to Kailash Mansarovar. Amit Malviya, the BJP's I-T in-charge, tweeted the video, saying, “Rahul Gandhi was at a nightclub when Mumbai was under seize. He is at a nightclub at a time when his party is exploding. He is consistent. Interestingly, soon after the Congress refused to outsource their presidency, hit jobs have begun on their Prime Ministerial candidate (sic).” Rahul Gandhi was at a nightclub when Mumbai was under seize. He is at a nightclub at a time when his party is exploding. He is consistent. Interestingly, soon after the Congress refused to outsource their presidency, hit jobs have begun on their Prime Ministerial candidate... pic.twitter.com/dW9t07YkzC — Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) May 3, 2022 × Despite the fact that the visit was not a secret, the twitterati couldn't remain quiet, with comments, trolling, and memes. Rants and raves, then raves later - that’s RaGa for you 😉 Spotted in Kathmandu yesterday attending a party.. pic.twitter.com/5ilOHMlF3W — Know The Nation (@knowthenation) May 3, 2022 × Life of Royal scions 😎 Work hard (in defeating the Congress party), and then Party even Harder. No issues for us until this "RaGa as gareebo ka massiha" wala narrative is not imposed on the country by leftist media! pic.twitter.com/4NvTFQWgRe — Y. Satya Kumar (@satyakumar_y) May 3, 2022 × At Kathmandu yesteday, I understand. Trying to save India from Modi. pic.twitter.com/C2qDNUXaCa — S Gurumurthy (@sgurumurthy) May 3, 2022 × अभी तो पार्टी बची हुई है 🙏 संकट पार्टी पर है परिवार पर नही pic.twitter.com/w4nvb6LYWy — Manoj Tiwari 🇮🇳 (@ManojTiwariMP) May 3, 2022 × देश में crises का ढोल पीट कर उसकी ताल पर पार्टी करते @RahulGandhi जी। pic.twitter.com/PI2uv2B3O3 — Aditya Trivedi (@AdityaTrivedi_) May 3, 2022 × Regular Parties, Vacations, Holidays, Pleasure Trips, Private Foreign Visits etc are nothing new to the nation now. As a private citizen there's no issue at all but when an MP, a permanent boss of a national political party who keeps preaching others..... https://t.co/r7bgkmHmvT — Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) May 3, 2022 ×

India: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi spotted at party in Nepal, video goes viral

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a 'three-day, three-nation' tour to Europe, appeared to take a shot at the Congress on Monday, stating that no Prime Minister will have to bemoan the fact that he sends one rupee but only 15 paise reaches the intended recipient.

"Woh kaunsa panja tha jo 85 paise ghis leta tha (which palm used to take away 85 paise)," he joked, without mentioning former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.

During a visit to the drought-stricken Kalahandi district in Odisha in 1985, Rajiv Gandhi, India's youngest prime minister, remarked that barely 15 paise of every rupee spent by the government reached the intended beneficiary.

He claimed that his government had transferred more than Rs 22 trillion to beneficiaries through direct benefit transfers in the last eight years.

PM Modi told the Indian diaspora in Berlin that a resurgent India had resolved to move forward with determination, and he invited the Indian community to assist the country in making significant progress abroad.

He claimed that India's youthful and aspirational citizens recognised the need of political stability in achieving speedier development and that they had ended three decades of upheaval with the push of a button.

Recounting the success of the digital payment mechanism, the Prime Minister said India's share in real time digital payments world over is more than 40 per cent. He said the government was also using the digital payment mechanism to make payments to farmers directly in their bank accounts.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a 'three-day, three-nation' tour to Europe, appeared to take a shot at the Congress on Monday, stating that no Prime Minister will have to bemoan the fact that he sends one rupee but only 15 paise reaches the intended recipient.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a 'three-day, three-nation' tour to Europe, appeared to take a shot at the Congress on Monday, stating that no Prime Minister will have to bemoan the fact that he sends one rupee but only 15 paise reaches the intended recipient. "Woh kaunsa panja tha jo 85 paise ghis leta tha (which palm used to take away 85 paise)," he joked, without mentioning former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. During a visit to the drought-stricken Kalahandi district in Odisha in 1985, Rajiv Gandhi, India's youngest prime minister, remarked that barely 15 paise of every rupee spent by the government reached the intended beneficiary. He claimed that his government had transferred more than Rs 22 trillion to beneficiaries through direct benefit transfers in the last eight years. PM Modi told the Indian diaspora in Berlin that a resurgent India had resolved to move forward with determination, and he invited the Indian community to assist the country in making significant progress abroad. He claimed that India's youthful and aspirational citizens recognised the need of political stability in achieving speedier development and that they had ended three decades of upheaval with the push of a button. Recounting the success of the digital payment mechanism, the Prime Minister said India's share in real time digital payments world over is more than 40 per cent. He said the government was also using the digital payment mechanism to make payments to farmers directly in their bank accounts. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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According to reports, five new dengue cases have been registered in Delhi since&nbsp;last week&nbsp;bringing the total number of dengue cases to 81.

The cases of vector-borne diseases commonly&nbsp;spread between July and November and sometimes&nbsp;even last till mid-December.&nbsp;

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As per the reports so far, no deaths have been reported due to the vector-bone sickness.

According to the data, the capital reported 23 cases in January, 16 cases in February, 22 in March and 20 cases in April. As per the civic officials, dengue cases reported earlier this year are due to the favourable weather for mosquito breeding.&nbsp;

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The South Delhi Municipal City (SDMC) is the city’s focal agency for vector-borne disease prevention.

As per the agency’s report, 4,431 dengue cases were reported in Delhi in 2016, 4,726 in 2017, 2,798 in 2018, 2,036 in 2019 and 1,072 in 2020.

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The report said Delhi has also reported 11 instances of malaria and eight cases of chikungunya so far this year.

In the national capital last year, there were 9,613 cases, the highest since 2015, in addition, 23 deaths were reported in Delhi, the most since 2016. Dengue fever in the capital claimed 10 deaths in 2017, four deaths in 2018 and two in 2019.

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The city had a large dengue break in the year 2015, with the number of infections reaching 10,600 in October alone, being the most severe dengue outbreak since 1996.

The SDMC’s Public Health Department recently performed a mosquito breeding inspection at building sites in schools and hospitals, issuing 99 notices to violators.&nbsp;

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According to reports, five new dengue cases have been registered in Delhi since last week bringing the total number of dengue cases to 81. The cases of vector-borne diseases commonly spread between July and November and sometimes even last till mid-December.

According to reports, five new dengue cases have been registered in Delhi since last week bringing the total number of dengue cases to 81. The cases of vector-borne diseases commonly spread between July and November and sometimes even last till mid-December. Also read | Covid: India's Supreme Court against restrictions on unvaccinated in public places As per the reports so far, no deaths have been reported due to the vector-bone sickness. According to the data, the capital reported 23 cases in January, 16 cases in February, 22 in March and 20 cases in April. As per the civic officials, dengue cases reported earlier this year are due to the favourable weather for mosquito breeding. Watch | Gravitas: India may soon make food labelling mandatory The South Delhi Municipal City (SDMC) is the city’s focal agency for vector-borne disease prevention. As per the agency’s report, 4,431 dengue cases were reported in Delhi in 2016, 4,726 in 2017, 2,798 in 2018, 2,036 in 2019 and 1,072 in 2020. WATCH WION LIVE HERE: The report said Delhi has also reported 11 instances of malaria and eight cases of chikungunya so far this year. In the national capital last year, there were 9,613 cases, the highest since 2015, in addition, 23 deaths were reported in Delhi, the most since 2016. Dengue fever in the capital claimed 10 deaths in 2017, four deaths in 2018 and two in 2019. Also read | IIT researchers discover molecule that can be used to treat diabetes The city had a large dengue break in the year 2015, with the number of infections reaching 10,600 in October alone, being the most severe dengue outbreak since 1996. The SDMC’s Public Health Department recently performed a mosquito breeding inspection at building sites in schools and hospitals, issuing 99 notices to violators. (With inputs from agencies)

Five new dengue cases reported in Delhi; no deaths recorded

According to reports, a Boeing Spicejet plane hit severe turbulence during its flight which led to twelve passengers being injured.

The Mumbai-Durgapur SG -945 flight reportedly landed safely at Durgapur as the passengers were taken to hospital. The Spicejet spokesman said the passengers were provided "immediate medical assistance".

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The passengers were hurt as the baggage reportedly fell from the holders as the plane was landing at Andal airport in the eastern state of West Bengal.

Reports claim a probe has been ordered into the incident. The air turbulence reportedly occurred due to bad weather.&nbsp;

In a statement, Spicejet said it regrets the&nbsp;unfortunate incident and is providing all possible medical help to the injured.

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According to reports, a Boeing Spicejet plane hit severe turbulence during its flight which led to twelve passengers being injured. The Mumbai-Durgapur SG -945 flight reportedly landed safely at Durgapur as the passengers were taken to hospital.

According to reports, a Boeing Spicejet plane hit severe turbulence during its flight which led to twelve passengers being injured. The Mumbai-Durgapur SG -945 flight reportedly landed safely at Durgapur as the passengers were taken to hospital. The Spicejet spokesman said the passengers were provided "immediate medical assistance". Also Read: India's SpiceJet settles with Boeing MAX aircraft lessor Avolon The passengers were hurt as the baggage reportedly fell from the holders as the plane was landing at Andal airport in the eastern state of West Bengal. Reports claim a probe has been ordered into the incident. The air turbulence reportedly occurred due to bad weather. In a statement, Spicejet said it regrets the unfortunate incident and is providing all possible medical help to the injured. (With inputs from Agencies)

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During the wee hours of Sunday (May 1), the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) rescued all six crew members of a sinking vessel, off India's west coast. The cargo vessel, MSV Malabar Light, was in distress owing to flooding in its engine room, as it was on a voyage from Beypore in Kerala to Androth in Lakshadweep. &nbsp;&nbsp;

According to the ICG, it was at 2 am that the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Mumbai intimated the Coast Guard Station in Beypore, Kerala about the situation. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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At 2.45 am, the Coast Guard ship C-404 was deployed from Beypore, to render assistance. The distressed vessel MSV Malabar Light was ferrying construction materials, livestock, etc, and the flooding on-board had forced the crew to jump onto a lifeboat and drift in the open sea. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Having reached the spot at 4.20 am, all crew were rescued onto the Coast Guard vessel, rendered first aid and found healthy.

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The lifeboat was then towed to Beypore harbour, where the rescued crew members disembarked and were handed over to local authorities, at 6:15 am.

During the wee hours of Sunday (May 1), the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) rescued all six crew members of a sinking vessel, off India's west coast. The cargo vessel, MSV Malabar Light, was in distress owing to flooding in its engine room, as it was on a voyage from Beypore in Kerala to Androth in Lakshadweep.

During the wee hours of Sunday (May 1), the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) rescued all six crew members of a sinking vessel, off India's west coast. The cargo vessel, MSV Malabar Light, was in distress owing to flooding in its engine room, as it was on a voyage from Beypore in Kerala to Androth in Lakshadweep. According to the ICG, it was at 2 am that the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Mumbai intimated the Coast Guard Station in Beypore, Kerala about the situation. Also Read: Indian SC: No curbs in public places for those not jabbed against Covid At 2.45 am, the Coast Guard ship C-404 was deployed from Beypore, to render assistance. The distressed vessel MSV Malabar Light was ferrying construction materials, livestock, etc, and the flooding on-board had forced the crew to jump onto a lifeboat and drift in the open sea. Having reached the spot at 4.20 am, all crew were rescued onto the Coast Guard vessel, rendered first aid and found healthy. Watch: Indian PM Narendra Modi arrives in Germany on first leg of three-nation trip × The lifeboat was then towed to Beypore harbour, where the rescued crew members disembarked and were handed over to local authorities, at 6:15 am.

Indian Coast Guard saves all six crew members of sinking ship off India's west coast

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