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More than 100 stray dogs have been allegedly killed in Telangana`s Siddipet district, according to an activist working for stray animals.

The village sarpanch and secretary of Thigul village in Jagdevpur mandal of Siddipet district allegedly hired professional dog catchers and got the stray dogs killed by administering them lethal injections.

The incident reportedly occurred on March 27. A complaint was lodged with the district authorities on Monday after a villager alerted an NGO in Hyderabad.

Goutham Kumar, an activist, lodged a complaint with the Siddipet Collector and Siddipet Commissioner of Police, seeking a probe and booking of cases against those responsible.

According to the complainant, the mass killing came to light after they received information about the death of a six-year-old pet dog. When the activist went to the village to find out the reasons, he found that the pet dog was poisoned along with stray dogs. He learnt about the mass killings of strays, and this was confirmed by locals.

The carcasses were dumped into an old well in the village. The villagers also told the activist that some 200 stray dogs had been killed in the last three months.

After the local police did not respond to the complaint against the village officials, the activist approached the district collector and Superintendent of Police, who assured him they would look into it.

People for Animals India has condemned the mass killing of dogs. It posted on Twitter a video of the carcasses of dogs lying in a pit. The organisation called upon the people to register their protest against the mass killing and urged the Telangana Chief Minister to take action against the sarpanch of the village.

This is not the first time that the mass killing of stray dogs has been reported in the Siddipet district. In 2019, about 100 dogs were killed by the municipal staff in Siddipet town, triggering an outrage from animal lovers.

The municipal authorities in parts of Telangana are allegedly resorting to killing stray dogs following an increase in the number of dog bite cases. Animal welfare groups say while the authorities can sterilise the dogs, killing them is illegal.

According to Section 11(1)C of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, killing any animal (including stray dogs) by using the method of strychnine injections (poisoning) in the heart or in any other unnecessarily cruel manner is a cognizable offence and can attract a simple or rigorous imprisonment for a term, which may extend to two years, or with a fine or both.

More than 100 stray dogs have been allegedly killed in Telangana`s Siddipet district, according to an activist working for stray animals. The village sarpanch and secretary of Thigul village in Jagdevpur mandal of Siddipet district allegedly hired professional dog catchers and got the stray dogs killed by administering them lethal injections.

More than 100 stray dogs have been allegedly killed in Telangana`s Siddipet district, according to an activist working for stray animals. The village sarpanch and secretary of Thigul village in Jagdevpur mandal of Siddipet district allegedly hired professional dog catchers and got the stray dogs killed by administering them lethal injections. The incident reportedly occurred on March 27. A complaint was lodged with the district authorities on Monday after a villager alerted an NGO in Hyderabad. Goutham Kumar, an activist, lodged a complaint with the Siddipet Collector and Siddipet Commissioner of Police, seeking a probe and booking of cases against those responsible. According to the complainant, the mass killing came to light after they received information about the death of a six-year-old pet dog. When the activist went to the village to find out the reasons, he found that the pet dog was poisoned along with stray dogs. He learnt about the mass killings of strays, and this was confirmed by locals. The carcasses were dumped into an old well in the village. The villagers also told the activist that some 200 stray dogs had been killed in the last three months. After the local police did not respond to the complaint against the village officials, the activist approached the district collector and Superintendent of Police, who assured him they would look into it. People for Animals India has condemned the mass killing of dogs. It posted on Twitter a video of the carcasses of dogs lying in a pit. The organisation called upon the people to register their protest against the mass killing and urged the Telangana Chief Minister to take action against the sarpanch of the village. This is not the first time that the mass killing of stray dogs has been reported in the Siddipet district. In 2019, about 100 dogs were killed by the municipal staff in Siddipet town, triggering an outrage from animal lovers. The municipal authorities in parts of Telangana are allegedly resorting to killing stray dogs following an increase in the number of dog bite cases. Animal welfare groups say while the authorities can sterilise the dogs, killing them is illegal. According to Section 11(1)C of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, killing any animal (including stray dogs) by using the method of strychnine injections (poisoning) in the heart or in any other unnecessarily cruel manner is a cognizable offence and can attract a simple or rigorous imprisonment for a term, which may extend to two years, or with a fine or both.

India: Over 100 stray dogs poisoned in Telangana village

The Indian government could get Rs 10 billion per year from 1% tax on crypto trading. But one Indian MP has warned that imposing such a tax on every crypto transaction will kill the nascent asset class. This tax provision is mentioned in Finance Bill 2022, passed by Lok Sabha, the lower house of India’s parliament.

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Seven Indian-origin persons have been charged by US federal authorities with insider trading in a scheme through which they made over a million dollars in illegal profits.

Hari Prasad Sure, 34, Lokesh Lagudu, 31 and Chotu Prabhu Tej Pulagam, 29, are friends and worked as software engineers at Twilio, a San Francisco-based cloud computing communications company, the Securities and Exchange Commission said Monday.

The complaint said Mr Sure tipped his close friend Dileep Kumar Reddy Kamujula, 35, who successfully traded in Twilio's options. Mr Lagudu similarly tipped his girlfriend Sai Nekkalapudi, 30 with whom he lived, and he also tipped his former roommate and close friend Abhishek Dharmapurikar, 33. Mr Pulagam tipped his brother Chetan Prabhu Pulagam, 31. All the seven defendants live in California.

The SEC announced insider trading charges against the seven individuals for allegedly generating more than USD 1 million in collective profits by insider trading ahead of Twilio's positive first quarter 2020 earnings announcement on May 6, 2020.

According to the SEC's complaint, Mr Sure, Mr Lagudu and Mr Chotu Pulagam had access to various databases relevant to Twilio's reporting of revenue.

As alleged, around March 2020, they learned through the databases that Twilio's customers had increased their usage of the company's products and services in response to health measures taken in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, and concluded in a joint chat that Twilio's stock price would "rise for sure."

The SEC's complaint alleges that despite receiving a company policy that prohibited them from insider trading, Mr Sure, Mr Lagudu and Mr Chotu Pulagam knowingly tipped off, or used the brokerage accounts of Mr Kamujula, Ms Nekkalapudi, Mr Dharmapurikar and Chetan Pulagam to trade Twilio options and stock in advance of its May 6, 2020 earnings announcement while in possession of the confidential information concerning customer usage.

According to the complaint, the scheme generated more than USD 1 million in illegal trading profits.

The SEC complaint said that Mr Sure, Mr Lagudu and Mr Chotu Pulagam "communicated at times in Telugu, a language used frequently in parts of India." From late March to early May 2020, they engaged in discussions about the upcoming earnings announcement within a private chat channel they created at Twilio.

"On several occasions between late March and early May 2020, before Twilio's public earnings announcement, Mr Sure, Mr Lagudu and Mr Chotu Pulagam used internal chat channels to discuss in Telugu whether Twilio might exceed market expectations in its quarterly report of earnings, due in May 2020."

The complaint said that "armed with valuable inside information", they had obtained from Twilio, Mr Sure, Mr Lagudu and Mr Chotu Pulagam began passing tips to their family and friends through phone calls and in-person visits in advance of Twilio's earnings announcement on May 6, 2020.

"We allege that this insider trading ring took advantage of valuable revenue information related to the pandemic at a San Francisco tech company," said Monique C. Winkler, Acting Regional Director of the SEC's San Francisco Regional Office.

"We are holding these alleged tippers and tippees accountable for their roles in the scheme." The SEC complaint added that Mr Kamujula, Ms Nekkalapudi, Mr Dharmapurikar, and Chetan Pulagam were themselves employees of other publicly traded companies, and they understood it was improper for the insiders to tip another person to trade securities on the basis of material, nonpublic information. Mr Sure, Mr Lagudu and Mr Chotu Pulagam used their friends and family to profit personally from their insider trading scheme and to avoid detection.

On May 4, 2020 (just two days before the scheduled Twilio earnings announcement), Mr Sure, Mr Pulagam, and Mr Chotu Pulagam discussed in the chat channel their anticipation that Twilio's stock price, which was then trading around USD 110 per share, would dramatically increase following the earnings announcement and readied themselves to sell their own company restricted stock units post-announcement.

"Sure noted "[l]ooks like [the stock price] is going to be $150," to which Chotu Pulagam responded "Millionaireeee," the complaint said.

The SEC's complaint, filed in the Northern District of California, charges each of the defendants with violating anti-fraud provisions of the Securities Exchange Act. The US Attorney's Office for the Northern District of California also announced criminal charges against Kamujula.

Seven Indian-origin persons have been charged by US federal authorities with insider trading in a scheme through which they made over a million dollars in illegal profits.

Seven Indian-origin persons have been charged by US federal authorities with insider trading in a scheme through which they made over a million dollars in illegal profits. Hari Prasad Sure, 34, Lokesh Lagudu, 31 and Chotu Prabhu Tej Pulagam, 29, are friends and worked as software engineers at Twilio, a San Francisco-based cloud computing communications company, the Securities and Exchange Commission said Monday. The complaint said Mr Sure tipped his close friend Dileep Kumar Reddy Kamujula, 35, who successfully traded in Twilio's options. Mr Lagudu similarly tipped his girlfriend Sai Nekkalapudi, 30 with whom he lived, and he also tipped his former roommate and close friend Abhishek Dharmapurikar, 33. Mr Pulagam tipped his brother Chetan Prabhu Pulagam, 31. All the seven defendants live in California. The SEC announced insider trading charges against the seven individuals for allegedly generating more than USD 1 million in collective profits by insider trading ahead of Twilio's positive first quarter 2020 earnings announcement on May 6, 2020. According to the SEC's complaint, Mr Sure, Mr Lagudu and Mr Chotu Pulagam had access to various databases relevant to Twilio's reporting of revenue. As alleged, around March 2020, they learned through the databases that Twilio's customers had increased their usage of the company's products and services in response to health measures taken in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, and concluded in a joint chat that Twilio's stock price would "rise for sure." The SEC's complaint alleges that despite receiving a company policy that prohibited them from insider trading, Mr Sure, Mr Lagudu and Mr Chotu Pulagam knowingly tipped off, or used the brokerage accounts of Mr Kamujula, Ms Nekkalapudi, Mr Dharmapurikar and Chetan Pulagam to trade Twilio options and stock in advance of its May 6, 2020 earnings announcement while in possession of the confidential information concerning customer usage. According to the complaint, the scheme generated more than USD 1 million in illegal trading profits. The SEC complaint said that Mr Sure, Mr Lagudu and Mr Chotu Pulagam "communicated at times in Telugu, a language used frequently in parts of India." From late March to early May 2020, they engaged in discussions about the upcoming earnings announcement within a private chat channel they created at Twilio. "On several occasions between late March and early May 2020, before Twilio's public earnings announcement, Mr Sure, Mr Lagudu and Mr Chotu Pulagam used internal chat channels to discuss in Telugu whether Twilio might exceed market expectations in its quarterly report of earnings, due in May 2020." The complaint said that "armed with valuable inside information", they had obtained from Twilio, Mr Sure, Mr Lagudu and Mr Chotu Pulagam began passing tips to their family and friends through phone calls and in-person visits in advance of Twilio's earnings announcement on May 6, 2020. "We allege that this insider trading ring took advantage of valuable revenue information related to the pandemic at a San Francisco tech company," said Monique C. Winkler, Acting Regional Director of the SEC's San Francisco Regional Office. "We are holding these alleged tippers and tippees accountable for their roles in the scheme." The SEC complaint added that Mr Kamujula, Ms Nekkalapudi, Mr Dharmapurikar, and Chetan Pulagam were themselves employees of other publicly traded companies, and they understood it was improper for the insiders to tip another person to trade securities on the basis of material, nonpublic information. Mr Sure, Mr Lagudu and Mr Chotu Pulagam used their friends and family to profit personally from their insider trading scheme and to avoid detection. On May 4, 2020 (just two days before the scheduled Twilio earnings announcement), Mr Sure, Mr Pulagam, and Mr Chotu Pulagam discussed in the chat channel their anticipation that Twilio's stock price, which was then trading around USD 110 per share, would dramatically increase following the earnings announcement and readied themselves to sell their own company restricted stock units post-announcement. "Sure noted "[l]ooks like [the stock price] is going to be $150," to which Chotu Pulagam responded "Millionaireeee," the complaint said. The SEC's complaint, filed in the Northern District of California, charges each of the defendants with violating anti-fraud provisions of the Securities Exchange Act. The US Attorney's Office for the Northern District of California also announced criminal charges against Kamujula.

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Indian American Raj Subramaniam has been appointed to head the US multinational courier delivery giant FedEx, as he joins the growing list of Indian origin executives taking charge of an iconic American company.

Subramanian will succeed Frederick W Smith, chairman and CEO, who will step down from this position on June 1, 2022. &nbsp;FedEx has 600,000 employees across the globe.

Smith, who had founded FedEx in 1971, will now be the company’s executive chairman.

Subramaniam was elected to the FedEx Board of Directors in 2020 and will maintain his seat on the Board, the company said.

"As we look toward what's next, I have a great sense of satisfaction that a leader of the calibre of Raj Subramaniam will take FedEx into a very successful future," Smith said in a statement.

"In his new role, I look forward to focusing on board governance as well as issues of global importance, including sustainability, innovation, and public policy,” he added.

Who is Raj Subramaniam?

Subramaniam is from Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram and now lives in Memphis, Tennessee – FedEx’s global headquarters.

The 56-year-old has a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from IIT Bombay, a master’s degree in chemical engineering from Syracuse University, and an MBA from The University of Texas at Austin.

Subramaniam joined FedEx in 1991. He served FedEx Corp as its President and Chief Operating Officer. He has held various other leadership roles in the company such as the Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing and Communications Officer.

Prior to his role as president and Chief Operating Officer of FedEx Corp, Subramaniam was the president and CEO of FedEx Express - the world's largest express transportation company.

Indian American Raj Subramaniam has been appointed to head the US multinational courier delivery giant FedEx, as he joins the growing list of Indian origin executives taking charge of an iconic American company.

Indian American Raj Subramaniam has been appointed to head the US multinational courier delivery giant FedEx, as he joins the growing list of Indian origin executives taking charge of an iconic American company. Subramanian will succeed Frederick W Smith, chairman and CEO, who will step down from this position on June 1, 2022. FedEx has 600,000 employees across the globe. Smith, who had founded FedEx in 1971, will now be the company’s executive chairman. Subramaniam was elected to the FedEx Board of Directors in 2020 and will maintain his seat on the Board, the company said. "As we look toward what's next, I have a great sense of satisfaction that a leader of the calibre of Raj Subramaniam will take FedEx into a very successful future," Smith said in a statement. "In his new role, I look forward to focusing on board governance as well as issues of global importance, including sustainability, innovation, and public policy,” he added. Who is Raj Subramaniam? Subramaniam is from Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram and now lives in Memphis, Tennessee – FedEx’s global headquarters. The 56-year-old has a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from IIT Bombay, a master’s degree in chemical engineering from Syracuse University, and an MBA from The University of Texas at Austin. Subramaniam joined FedEx in 1991. He served FedEx Corp as its President and Chief Operating Officer. He has held various other leadership roles in the company such as the Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing and Communications Officer. Prior to his role as president and Chief Operating Officer of FedEx Corp, Subramaniam was the president and CEO of FedEx Express - the world's largest express transportation company.

Who is Raj Subramaniam, FedEx's new Indian American CEO?

Some critical services, such as banking, power, transportation, and trains, are likely to be interrupted when a 2-day nationwide strike called by a joint forum of key trade unions begins today (March 28).

A group of central trade unions has called for a statewide strike on March 28 and 29 to protest government policies that harm workers, farmers, and the general public.

This is the first such strike since the BJP won four of the five states' Assembly elections.

Banking services were hampered when a number of bank employees refused to report to work in support of central trade unions' two-day nationwide general strike.

However, the functioning of next generation private sector banks was mostly unaffected.&nbsp;

Why are they protesting?

Trade Unions: A group of central trade unions has called for a statewide strike on March 28 and 29 to protest government policies that harm workers, farmers, and the general public.&nbsp;

Bank Unions: Bank unions are protesting the government's decision to privatise two public sector banks, which was announced in the Union Budget this year.

They also want an increase in deposit interest rates and a reduction in service fees.&nbsp;

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Last year, bank unions under the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) declared a nationwide strike against the proposed privatisation of public sector banks (PSBs).&nbsp;

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Roadways, transport workers, and electricity workers have also decided to join despite the threat of ESMA (Haryana and Chandigarh, respectively), which prohibits any strike by doctors or other categories of health department employees for the next six months.

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Some critical services, such as banking, power, transportation, and trains, are likely to be interrupted when a 2-day nationwide strike called by a joint forum of key trade unions begins today (March 28).

Some critical services, such as banking, power, transportation, and trains, are likely to be interrupted when a 2-day nationwide strike called by a joint forum of key trade unions begins today (March 28). A group of central trade unions has called for a statewide strike on March 28 and 29 to protest government policies that harm workers, farmers, and the general public. This is the first such strike since the BJP won four of the five states' Assembly elections. Banking services were hampered when a number of bank employees refused to report to work in support of central trade unions' two-day nationwide general strike. However, the functioning of next generation private sector banks was mostly unaffected. Why are they protesting? Trade Unions: A group of central trade unions has called for a statewide strike on March 28 and 29 to protest government policies that harm workers, farmers, and the general public. Bank Unions: Bank unions are protesting the government's decision to privatise two public sector banks, which was announced in the Union Budget this year. They also want an increase in deposit interest rates and a reduction in service fees. Delhi | All India Bank Employees Association have called for an all-India bank strike today & tomorrow, to protest against the government's plan to privatise public sector banks pic.twitter.com/ovLNAq9UYI — ANI (@ANI) March 28, 2022 × Last year, bank unions under the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) declared a nationwide strike against the proposed privatisation of public sector banks (PSBs). Andhra Pradesh | Members of various trade unions and Left organizations hold a protest demonstration against policies of the central government including privatization of PSU banks at Vijayawada pic.twitter.com/GpDrQj6AB0 — ANI (@ANI) March 28, 2022 × Roadways, transport workers, and electricity workers have also decided to join despite the threat of ESMA (Haryana and Chandigarh, respectively), which prohibits any strike by doctors or other categories of health department employees for the next six months. (With inputs from agencies)

'Bharat Bandh': Why are India's trade unions and banks on a two-day strike?

Paying for your dream bike can be memorable at times. But for you generally, right? Well, truth is, not always as a man paid Rs 2,60,000&nbsp;in one-rupee coins for buying the vehicle, making the occasion unforgettable for many people.&nbsp;

The 29-year-old buyer, V Boopathi, purchased his dream bike from a showroom in Salem,&nbsp;Tamil Nadu on Saturday, a TOI report said. &nbsp;

Boopathi brought the money in a van and offloaded it in wheelbarrows. It took around 10 hours for the showroom to count the money. &nbsp;

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For more than three years, the buyer seems to have been saving money to own a Bajaj Dominar 400 bike. He kept saving cash in lower denominations regularly. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Showroom manager Mahavikranth told TOI that at first, he was reluctant to accept the money in coins. But eventually, gave in as he didn't want to disappoint Boopathi. &nbsp;

Watch:&nbsp;India-Maldives ink key agreements during S Jaishankar's Maldives visit

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"The banks would charge Rs 140 as commission for counting Rs 1,00,000 (that too in 2,000 denomination). How will they accept it when we give them Rs 2,60,000&nbsp;in one-rupee coins?," Mahavikranth asked. &nbsp;&nbsp;

"I finally accepted, considering Boopathi's dream of buying a high-end bike," he added. &nbsp;

The coins were counted by Boopathi, his four friends and five staff members of the showroom. Finally, Boopathi got his bike at around 9 pm on Saturday. &nbsp;

Boopathi is a resident of Gandhi Maidan at Ammapet in the city. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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Paying for your dream bike can be memorable at times. But for you generally, right? Well, truth is, not always as a man paid Rs 2,60,000 in one-rupee coins for buying the vehicle, making the occasion unforgettable for many people.

Paying for your dream bike can be memorable at times. But for you generally, right? Well, truth is, not always as a man paid Rs 2,60,000 in one-rupee coins for buying the vehicle, making the occasion unforgettable for many people. The 29-year-old buyer, V Boopathi, purchased his dream bike from a showroom in Salem, Tamil Nadu on Saturday, a TOI report said. Boopathi brought the money in a van and offloaded it in wheelbarrows. It took around 10 hours for the showroom to count the money. Also Read: Is India leaning toward continued import of Russian coking coal? For more than three years, the buyer seems to have been saving money to own a Bajaj Dominar 400 bike. He kept saving cash in lower denominations regularly. Showroom manager Mahavikranth told TOI that at first, he was reluctant to accept the money in coins. But eventually, gave in as he didn't want to disappoint Boopathi. Watch: India-Maldives ink key agreements during S Jaishankar's Maldives visit × "The banks would charge Rs 140 as commission for counting Rs 1,00,000 (that too in 2,000 denomination). How will they accept it when we give them Rs 2,60,000 in one-rupee coins?," Mahavikranth asked. "I finally accepted, considering Boopathi's dream of buying a high-end bike," he added. The coins were counted by Boopathi, his four friends and five staff members of the showroom. Finally, Boopathi got his bike at around 9 pm on Saturday. Boopathi is a resident of Gandhi Maidan at Ammapet in the city. (With inputs from agencies)

Memorable? Man pays in one-rupee coins to buy high-end dream bike in India

In order to foster closer interoperability and seamless conduct of coordinated operations at sea, a team from the Indian Navy is in Sri Lanka to train the Lankan Air Force and Navy in helicopter operations.

The week-long training is planned to familiarise the Lankan Air Force pilots with India's Advanced Light Helicopter and to provide co-pilot experience.

The training team will also undertake extensive deck-landing practice onboard the Lankan Navy's Advanced Offshore Patrol vessel Sayurala.

The Indian Navy's Advanced light helicopter instructors arrived at the Sri Lankan Air Force Base, Katunayake, to commence the training. This training deployment is in line with the Indian government's 'Neighbourhood First' policy.

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The high level of understanding and coordination between the armed forces of the two countries further cement the close relations achieved through millennia-old friendly ties between the neighbours.

The Indian Navy uses the Mk 3 variant of the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH), which is built by the state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.

The ALH is used for search and rescue operations in both day and night conditions and can operate from Naval vessels and bases. This chopper can be used to undertake armed patrol missions, casualty evacuations.

This variant of the chopper has a state-of-the-art Maritime Patrol Radar and Electro-optical payload, which enhances its surveillance capability.

In order to foster closer interoperability and seamless conduct of coordinated operations at sea, a team from the Indian Navy is in Sri Lanka to train the Lankan Air Force and Navy in helicopter operations.

In order to foster closer interoperability and seamless conduct of coordinated operations at sea, a team from the Indian Navy is in Sri Lanka to train the Lankan Air Force and Navy in helicopter operations. The week-long training is planned to familiarise the Lankan Air Force pilots with India's Advanced Light Helicopter and to provide co-pilot experience. The training team will also undertake extensive deck-landing practice onboard the Lankan Navy's Advanced Offshore Patrol vessel Sayurala. The Indian Navy's Advanced light helicopter instructors arrived at the Sri Lankan Air Force Base, Katunayake, to commence the training. This training deployment is in line with the Indian government's 'Neighbourhood First' policy. Indian Navy Flying instructors to train #SriLankan Air force & Navy over the next one week, in Flying ops, ship deck landing etc, to boost interoperability and enable coordinated ops at sea @indiannavy Advanced light helicopter & flying instructors seen at Lankan AF base, Ship pic.twitter.com/Wx1Pn13bzq — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) March 28, 2022 × The high level of understanding and coordination between the armed forces of the two countries further cement the close relations achieved through millennia-old friendly ties between the neighbours. The Indian Navy uses the Mk 3 variant of the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH), which is built by the state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. The ALH is used for search and rescue operations in both day and night conditions and can operate from Naval vessels and bases. This chopper can be used to undertake armed patrol missions, casualty evacuations. This variant of the chopper has a state-of-the-art Maritime Patrol Radar and Electro-optical payload, which enhances its surveillance capability.

Sri Lankan Navy, Air Force to train on Indian Navy's Advanced Light Helicopter

Indian companies will spend an estimated $105.2 billion on information technology in 2022. This is 5.5% more than in 2021, according to a report by Gartner. The worldwide IT spending is projected at $4.5 trillion in 2022, up 5.1% from 2021.Despite the potential impacts of Covid pandemic, economic recovery is seen, with high expectations for digital market.

Indian IT sector experiencing post pandemic boom

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After a halt of over two years due to covid-19 pandemic, India has resumed international flights from yesterday. The flights had been operating in an air bubble arrangement earlier with several nations the rules have also been relaxed and government has eased COVID-19 safety protocols.

After two years, India resumes international flights

The Jammu and Kashmir Police has arrested two terrorists belonging to the Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist organisation in central Kashmir's Budgam district.

In a joint operation of Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Indian Army's 62 Rashtriya Rifles regiment in the Sunnergund area recovered arms and ammunition from the terrorists.

The arrested terrorists are residents of Shopian town in Kashmir.

''Budgam Police, along with 62 RR, arrested two active terrorists of proscribed terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba from Sunnergund area of Budgam. The arrested terrorists have been identified as Waseem Ahmad Ganai S/o Shahzad Ahmad Ganai R/o Ramnagri Shopian and Iqbal Ashraf Sheikh S/o Mohammed Ashraf Sheikh R/o Sedow Shopian, '' said Jammu and Kashmir Police in a statement.&nbsp;

Security forces also recovered one Chinese pistol, 2 pistol magazines, 12 pistol rounds 12 and 32 AK-47 rounds.&nbsp;

The arrest&nbsp;comes two days after terrorists shot dead a 29-year-old police officer, Ishfaq Ahmad, and wounded his 21-year-old brother Umar Jan in another targeted attack on security personnel.

The police officer succumbed to his injuries on Monday, while his brother is undergoing treatment at a government hospital.

Last week on Wednesday, a CRPF trooper and a civilian were wounded in a grenade explosion in Srinagar’s area on Wednesday evening, hours after police arrested four Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operatives and seized hand grenades from them.

The Jammu and Kashmir Police has arrested two terrorists belonging to the Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist organisation in central Kashmir's Budgam district. In a joint operation of Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Indian Army's 62 Rashtriya Rifles regiment in the Sunnergund area recovered arms and ammunition from the terrorists.

The Jammu and Kashmir Police has arrested two terrorists belonging to the Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist organisation in central Kashmir's Budgam district. In a joint operation of Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Indian Army's 62 Rashtriya Rifles regiment in the Sunnergund area recovered arms and ammunition from the terrorists. The arrested terrorists are residents of Shopian town in Kashmir. ''Budgam Police, along with 62 RR, arrested two active terrorists of proscribed terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba from Sunnergund area of Budgam. The arrested terrorists have been identified as Waseem Ahmad Ganai S/o Shahzad Ahmad Ganai R/o Ramnagri Shopian and Iqbal Ashraf Sheikh S/o Mohammed Ashraf Sheikh R/o Sedow Shopian, '' said Jammu and Kashmir Police in a statement. Security forces also recovered one Chinese pistol, 2 pistol magazines, 12 pistol rounds 12 and 32 AK-47 rounds. The arrest comes two days after terrorists shot dead a 29-year-old police officer, Ishfaq Ahmad, and wounded his 21-year-old brother Umar Jan in another targeted attack on security personnel. The police officer succumbed to his injuries on Monday, while his brother is undergoing treatment at a government hospital. Last week on Wednesday, a CRPF trooper and a civilian were wounded in a grenade explosion in Srinagar’s area on Wednesday evening, hours after police arrested four Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operatives and seized hand grenades from them.

Two Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists arrested in Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam

On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on 'Mann Ki Baat' and emphasised the importance of Indian exports, stating that India had met its aim of $400 billion in exports.&nbsp;

"India has achieved the target of 400 billion dollar exports. It has filled us with pride This signifies India`s capabilities and potential. It means that the demand for Indian goods is rising in the world," said PM Modi.

He said that India is reaching different corners and new markets in the world.&nbsp;

"There was a time when the figure of exports from India used to be 100 billion, at times 150 billion, sometimes 200 billion. India has reached 400 billion dollars,".

Small business success, he remarked, is something to be proud of.

"Many fruits and vegetables are reaching the world, including apricots from Ladakh, bananas from Tamil Nadu, and millets from Himachal Pradesh. The list of 'Make in India' products is as long as our country's potential and the dedication of our farmers, manufacturers, and industry, "The Prime Minister stated.&nbsp;

The Prime Minister stated that it was previously believed that only big businesses could sell products to the government, but that this has changed thanks to the GeM Portal, demonstrating the spirit of a New India.

"When each and every Indian is vocal about the local, it does not take long for the local to become global. Lets make the local `global` and augment the prestige of our products further, "he added.

Speaking further, the Prime Minister said, "Today our small entrepreneurs are playing a major partnership role in government procurement through the Government e-Marketplace—GeM. A much more transparent system has been developed through technology."

India on March 23, scripted history of achieving its highest ever goods export target of $400 billion nine days ahead of schedule.&nbsp;

On average, every hour $46 million goods are exported, $1 billion goods are exported everyday and $33 billion every month.The exports in the financial year 2020-21 were $292 billion while the exports in 2021-22 are $400 billion with a 37 per cent rise.

(With inputs from agencies)

On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on 'Mann Ki Baat' and emphasised the importance of Indian exports, stating that India had met its aim of $400 billion in exports.

On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on 'Mann Ki Baat' and emphasised the importance of Indian exports, stating that India had met its aim of $400 billion in exports. "India has achieved the target of 400 billion dollar exports. It has filled us with pride This signifies India`s capabilities and potential. It means that the demand for Indian goods is rising in the world," said PM Modi. He said that India is reaching different corners and new markets in the world. "There was a time when the figure of exports from India used to be 100 billion, at times 150 billion, sometimes 200 billion. India has reached 400 billion dollars,". Small business success, he remarked, is something to be proud of. "Many fruits and vegetables are reaching the world, including apricots from Ladakh, bananas from Tamil Nadu, and millets from Himachal Pradesh. The list of 'Make in India' products is as long as our country's potential and the dedication of our farmers, manufacturers, and industry, "The Prime Minister stated. The Prime Minister stated that it was previously believed that only big businesses could sell products to the government, but that this has changed thanks to the GeM Portal, demonstrating the spirit of a New India. "When each and every Indian is vocal about the local, it does not take long for the local to become global. Lets make the local `global` and augment the prestige of our products further, "he added. Speaking further, the Prime Minister said, "Today our small entrepreneurs are playing a major partnership role in government procurement through the Government e-Marketplace—GeM. A much more transparent system has been developed through technology." India on March 23, scripted history of achieving its highest ever goods export target of $400 billion nine days ahead of schedule. On average, every hour $46 million goods are exported, $1 billion goods are exported everyday and $33 billion every month.The exports in the financial year 2020-21 were $292 billion while the exports in 2021-22 are $400 billion with a 37 per cent rise. (With inputs from agencies)

'Mann ki Baat': PM Modi hails India meeting export target of $400 billion

India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar during his visit to the Maldives said the relationship between the two countries serves as a "model for the region".

"This is a partnership that tackles common challenges of regional development, which addresses disruptions and disasters. It is a partnership that is a force for stability in the region. And, it is our shared responsibility to nurture, to strengthen it and to take it forward," Jaishankar said during a joint press appearance with Maldives foreign minister Abdulla Shahid.

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Jaishankar said, "India stands ready to share its capabilities with the Maldives," while asserting that the development of water and sanitation facilities is already underway in 34 islands in the Maldives.

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S Jaishankar on Sunday called on President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih to discuss bilateral relations between the two countries as he paid homage to the Indian soldiers commemorated at the Addu Atoll Memorial.

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India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar during his visit to the Maldives said the relationship between the two countries serves as a "model for the region".

India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar during his visit to the Maldives said the relationship between the two countries serves as a "model for the region". "This is a partnership that tackles common challenges of regional development, which addresses disruptions and disasters. It is a partnership that is a force for stability in the region. And, it is our shared responsibility to nurture, to strengthen it and to take it forward," Jaishankar said during a joint press appearance with Maldives foreign minister Abdulla Shahid. A pleasure to visit Maldives after a year. Despite the pandemic,our relationship has witnessed fast-paced progress this year under guidance of PM @narendramodi &President @ibusolih. Congratulate Maldives for scripting a success story in this adversity.https://t.co/t49Tme6RGm — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) March 26, 2022 × India's external affairs minister will be visiting Sri Lanka as part of his five-day two-nation tour. Jaishankar also praised the Maldives government for implementing the "climate adaptation" project. Jaishankar said, "India stands ready to share its capabilities with the Maldives," while asserting that the development of water and sanitation facilities is already underway in 34 islands in the Maldives. Commend Maldives for its Climate Change efforts and ambition. India is partnering in one of Maldives’ largest climate adaptation measures and stands ready to share capabilities in this area. — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) March 26, 2022 × "The project which is one of the largest climate adaptive measures going on in the Maldives at a cost of $100 million, I think is very noteworthy," India's foreign minister said. ތާރީޙުގެތެރެއިން ސޮފްޙާއެއް، ގަމަށް ޒިޢާރަތް ކުރުން. އައްޑޫ އަތޮޅު މެމޯރިއަލްގައި، އިންޑިއާ ސިފައިންގެ ޝަރަފުގައި ބެހެއްޓިފައިވާ ރަމްޒަށް އިޙްތިރާމް އަދާކުރީމެވެ.#India #Maldives https://t.co/l1zRIudPTp — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) March 27, 2022 × S Jaishankar on Sunday called on President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih to discuss bilateral relations between the two countries as he paid homage to the Indian soldiers commemorated at the Addu Atoll Memorial. (With inputs from Agencies)

Despite pandemic, our relationship has witnessed fast-paced progress, says Jaishankar in Maldives

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared his thoughts with the people in the country and abroad in the 'Mann Ki Baat' programme. It was the 87th episode of the monthly radio programme of the prime minister.

Indian PM Modi addresses 87th edition of monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat'

When Covid-19 ripped through&nbsp;India&nbsp;in 2020-21, several million people are thought to have died. Desperate efforts to stem the pandemic hurt the battle against another huge killer: tuberculosis.

India&nbsp;is the home to a quarter of the world's TB infections and an estimated half a million people died of the curable lung disease in 2020 in the South Asian nation -- a third of the global toll.

Because of the pandemic, global deaths from the "silent killer" rose in 2020 for the first time in more than a decade, reversing years of progress, the World Health Organization says.

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In&nbsp;India, the number of new cases detected in 2020 actually fell by a quarter to around 1.8 million due to Covid restrictions and as the pandemic diverted resources.

Nearly two-thirds of people with TB symptoms did not seek treatment, according to a 2019-21 nationwide government survey released on World TB Day on Thursday.

Ashna Ashesh, 29, diagnosed with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis four years ago, saw how patients, many isolated and jobless because of lockdowns, struggled for support.

"They were incredibly afraid... They were reaching out for any kind of information that could be offered about how to access tests and medication," the public health professional with the Survivors Against TB collective told AFP.

"The impact has been immense... Covid has set back the fight against TB quite significantly. A recovery plan for TB is critical, both in&nbsp;India&nbsp;and globally."

India&nbsp;now faces an uphill battle to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi's goal of ending the spread of TB by 2025, five years earlier than the UN's target.

Experts and survivors are calling for intensive grassroots campaigns to find "missing" cases, more vaccine funding and support to combat malnutrition, a major trigger for TB.

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Kuldeep Singh Sachdeva from the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease said states need to increase services such as house-to-house visits and mass screenings.

"That's the only way now where you can eliminate TB," Sachdeva, who previously led the government's National Tuberculosis Elimination Program, told AFP.

&nbsp;Silver lining

Officially Covid has killed almost 520,000 Indians.

The pandemic -- which saw Covid replace TB as the world's deadliest infectious disease -- did however have one silver lining: increased mask-wearing.

Sachdeva estimates this might have cut TB transmission by 20 percent. Additional diagnostic machines&nbsp;procured for Covid could be redeployed for TB, he added.

Mumbai -- a megapolis of 20 million people and a TB hotspot -- has rolled out a programme with young survivors such as Seema Kunchikorve, who was diagnosed with TB five years ago at 20, to keep current patients on track with medications.

"The treatment has a lot of (side) effects which patients can't take," Kunchikorve told AFP during a TB awareness play staged at a school in&nbsp;India's biggest slum Dharavi.

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Vijay Chavan, who treats patients with drug-resistant TB at a Doctors Without Borders (MSF) clinic in Mumbai, said the Covid battle had shown the way to fight the older pandemic.

At the clinic, which treats children as young as five, patients spend hours undergoing check-ups beside brightly coloured wallpapers featuring famous comic characters, before collecting a large tray of pills for their treatments.

"If there is a political will for TB, just like Covid, it definitely will give us good results," he told AFP.

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When Covid-19 ripped through India in 2020-21, several million people are thought to have died. Desperate efforts to stem the pandemic hurt the battle against another huge killer: tuberculosis.

When Covid-19 ripped through India in 2020-21, several million people are thought to have died. Desperate efforts to stem the pandemic hurt the battle against another huge killer: tuberculosis. India is the home to a quarter of the world's TB infections and an estimated half a million people died of the curable lung disease in 2020 in the South Asian nation -- a third of the global toll. Because of the pandemic, global deaths from the "silent killer" rose in 2020 for the first time in more than a decade, reversing years of progress, the World Health Organization says. Also read | India resumes regular international flights: Here are new guidelines In India, the number of new cases detected in 2020 actually fell by a quarter to around 1.8 million due to Covid restrictions and as the pandemic diverted resources. Nearly two-thirds of people with TB symptoms did not seek treatment, according to a 2019-21 nationwide government survey released on World TB Day on Thursday. Ashna Ashesh, 29, diagnosed with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis four years ago, saw how patients, many isolated and jobless because of lockdowns, struggled for support. "They were incredibly afraid... They were reaching out for any kind of information that could be offered about how to access tests and medication," the public health professional with the Survivors Against TB collective told AFP. "The impact has been immense... Covid has set back the fight against TB quite significantly. A recovery plan for TB is critical, both in India and globally." India now faces an uphill battle to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi's goal of ending the spread of TB by 2025, five years earlier than the UN's target. Experts and survivors are calling for intensive grassroots campaigns to find "missing" cases, more vaccine funding and support to combat malnutrition, a major trigger for TB. Also read | Airport operators join forces to study sustainable fuel in India Kuldeep Singh Sachdeva from the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease said states need to increase services such as house-to-house visits and mass screenings. "That's the only way now where you can eliminate TB," Sachdeva, who previously led the government's National Tuberculosis Elimination Program, told AFP. Silver lining Officially Covid has killed almost 520,000 Indians. The pandemic -- which saw Covid replace TB as the world's deadliest infectious disease -- did however have one silver lining: increased mask-wearing. Sachdeva estimates this might have cut TB transmission by 20 percent. Additional diagnostic machines procured for Covid could be redeployed for TB, he added. Mumbai -- a megapolis of 20 million people and a TB hotspot -- has rolled out a programme with young survivors such as Seema Kunchikorve, who was diagnosed with TB five years ago at 20, to keep current patients on track with medications. "The treatment has a lot of (side) effects which patients can't take," Kunchikorve told AFP during a TB awareness play staged at a school in India's biggest slum Dharavi. Also read | Indian Army trains specially-abled Kashmiri youths in skiing Vijay Chavan, who treats patients with drug-resistant TB at a Doctors Without Borders (MSF) clinic in Mumbai, said the Covid battle had shown the way to fight the older pandemic. At the clinic, which treats children as young as five, patients spend hours undergoing check-ups beside brightly coloured wallpapers featuring famous comic characters, before collecting a large tray of pills for their treatments. "If there is a political will for TB, just like Covid, it definitely will give us good results," he told AFP. Watch | Gravitas: Why Wang Yi came to India

After Covid, India tries to get on top of tuberculosis

Regular international flights resumed from Sunday (March 27) with airports and airlines getting ready for normal overseas operations, after a coronavirus pandemic-induced hiatus of over two years.&nbsp;

The airline industry has been making a comeback after it was impacted immensely due to the Covid.&nbsp;

The government has revised the COVID-19 guidelines for international flight operations.&nbsp;

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Here are the rules: &nbsp;

Cabin crew members will no longer be needed to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) kits.&nbsp;

Authorities have said that airlines will no longer be needed to keep three seats vacant for medical emergencies.&nbsp;

Wherever needed, security personnel at airports are allowed to resume pat-down searches of passengers.&nbsp;

They also said that Airlines may carry a few additional PPE protective gears, sanitiser and N-95 masks, to handle any respiratory infections related to cases on air.&nbsp;

Wearing face masks and following basic restrictions for coronavirus (COVID-19) such as wearing of maks, using sanitiser, etc still mandatory at airports and on flights.&nbsp;

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Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), the operator of IGIA, expects to connect to over 60 international destinations after the resumption of regular overseas flights.&nbsp;

While mentioning the resumption of regular international flights, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, on March 8, had said that with this step, I am confident the sector will reach new heights".&nbsp;

On November 26 last year, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) had announced the resumption of scheduled international passenger flights from December 15, 2021.&nbsp;

However, a few days later, the decision was revoked following a surge in coronavirus cases due to the Omicron variant.&nbsp;

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Regular international flights resumed from Sunday (March 27) with airports and airlines getting ready for normal overseas operations, after a coronavirus pandemic-induced hiatus of over two years.

Regular international flights resumed from Sunday (March 27) with airports and airlines getting ready for normal overseas operations, after a coronavirus pandemic-induced hiatus of over two years. The airline industry has been making a comeback after it was impacted immensely due to the Covid. The government has revised the COVID-19 guidelines for international flight operations. ALSO READ | After two years, India to resume regular international flights from March 27 Here are the rules: Cabin crew members will no longer be needed to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) kits. Authorities have said that airlines will no longer be needed to keep three seats vacant for medical emergencies. Wherever needed, security personnel at airports are allowed to resume pat-down searches of passengers. They also said that Airlines may carry a few additional PPE protective gears, sanitiser and N-95 masks, to handle any respiratory infections related to cases on air. Wearing face masks and following basic restrictions for coronavirus (COVID-19) such as wearing of maks, using sanitiser, etc still mandatory at airports and on flights. ALSO READ | Airport operators join forces to study sustainable fuel in India The pat-down search conducted by the security personnel at the airport is re-introduced. Though wearing masks at the airport or aircraft should still be continued. (3/3) — Airports Authority of India (@AAI_Official) March 26, 2022 × Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), the operator of IGIA, expects to connect to over 60 international destinations after the resumption of regular overseas flights. While mentioning the resumption of regular international flights, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, on March 8, had said that with this step, I am confident the sector will reach new heights". On November 26 last year, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) had announced the resumption of scheduled international passenger flights from December 15, 2021. However, a few days later, the decision was revoked following a surge in coronavirus cases due to the Omicron variant. (With inputs from agencies)

India resumes regular international flights: Here are new guidelines

For the first time ever, Kashmir hosted a Fashion Week on the banks of the famous Dal Lake. India Cult Men’s Fashion Week is showcasing 10 fashion designers from across the country. Various models from Delhi and Mumbai have been flown in for the show as well.

On the lawns of SKICC overlooking Dal Lake, the ramp has been set up in such a way that it looks like fashion is meeting nature. The organisers have been wanting to do a fashion week in Srinagar for a long time.

"We have been in conversation with Adnan for a long time, as we did a show earlier too. We had been planning it for a long time and finally thought the time was right to execute it. We are glad to do fashion week on the banks of Dal Lake as it adds so much to the collection being showcased, "said Gaurav Gupta, the organiser.

The organisers also believe that having fashion week in Kashmir will be a learning platform for the youngsters of Kashmir, who want to take up modelling and designing as their profession.

"I was a model earlier and shifted back to Kashmir to create a platform for the local youth to take up modelling as their career. This is my way of giving back to society. We are using more than 25 local models in the fashion week, and it’s a platform where designers can showcase their work, "Adnan Shah, the organizer, stated. 
 
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Some of the most popular Bollywood actors and models are walking in the shows as well. Young Kashmiri models are excited about fashion week taking place for the first time as it means they don’t have to move out of Kashmir to take up modelling as their career. 
 
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"We are extremely happy about Fashion Week being held here. This is a platform that is available&nbsp;to us in our hometown and makes a lot of difference. This is a learning experience for all the Kashmiri models. We get to be a part of such an amazing team. We learn from the models from other places. This also gives us hope that we can take up modelling and designing as our careers, says Salik Ahmad, a local model.

The fashion week has been sponsored by Jammu and Kashmir Tourism department and Srinagar Smart City.

For the first time ever, Kashmir hosted a Fashion Week on the banks of the famous Dal Lake. India Cult Men’s Fashion Week is showcasing 10 fashion designers from across the country.

For the first time ever, Kashmir hosted a Fashion Week on the banks of the famous Dal Lake. India Cult Men’s Fashion Week is showcasing 10 fashion designers from across the country. Various models from Delhi and Mumbai have been flown in for the show as well. On the lawns of SKICC overlooking Dal Lake, the ramp has been set up in such a way that it looks like fashion is meeting nature. The organisers have been wanting to do a fashion week in Srinagar for a long time. "We have been in conversation with Adnan for a long time, as we did a show earlier too. We had been planning it for a long time and finally thought the time was right to execute it. We are glad to do fashion week on the banks of Dal Lake as it adds so much to the collection being showcased, "said Gaurav Gupta, the organiser. The organisers also believe that having fashion week in Kashmir will be a learning platform for the youngsters of Kashmir, who want to take up modelling and designing as their profession. "I was a model earlier and shifted back to Kashmir to create a platform for the local youth to take up modelling as their career. This is my way of giving back to society. We are using more than 25 local models in the fashion week, and it’s a platform where designers can showcase their work, "Adnan Shah, the organizer, stated. Some of the most popular Bollywood actors and models are walking in the shows as well. Young Kashmiri models are excited about fashion week taking place for the first time as it means they don’t have to move out of Kashmir to take up modelling as their career. "We are extremely happy about Fashion Week being held here. This is a platform that is available to us in our hometown and makes a lot of difference. This is a learning experience for all the Kashmiri models. We get to be a part of such an amazing team. We learn from the models from other places. This also gives us hope that we can take up modelling and designing as our careers, says Salik Ahmad, a local model. The fashion week has been sponsored by Jammu and Kashmir Tourism department and Srinagar Smart City.

Kashmir hosts its first ever 'Fashion Week' near Dal lake

Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba is due to visit Varanasi next week. During his visit Deuba will pay a visit to the famous Kashi Vishwanath temple and Nepali Temple which is also known as Shri Samrajeswar Pashupatinath Mahadev Mandir.

The Nepali Temple, dedicated to Hindu God Shiva is located on Lalita Ghat in Varanasi. The temple was envisaged by Nepali King Rana Bahadur Shah who was exiled from the city from 1800 to 1804. It was during his exile that he decided to build replica of Kathmandu's famous Pashupatinath temple in the city The construction of the temple was taken forward by his son King of Nepal, Girvan Yuddha Bikram Shah.

The temple belongs to Nepal government and is one of the most famous temples of the holy city. Gopal PD Adhikari, general secretary of the committee that takes care of the Nepali temple told WION, "We will welcome (PM Deuba) with great enthusiasm and he will meet Nepali community. We are eager to welcome him".&nbsp;

The temple is also known as Kanthwala Mandir since its made of wood. Kanthwala means wood. It is built in Nepali architectural style and is also known as Mini Khajuraho.

Nepal PM will be visiting the Kashi Vishwanath using the newly inaugurated corridor. The corridor was inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi in December 2021.&nbsp;

In fact, PM Deuba is the first world leader to visit the corridor. The corridor connects the iconic temple to the ghats along river Ganga. Phase-1 of the corridor has been completed at a cost of around Rs 339 crores.

Nepal PM is on India visit from 1st to 3rd April. He will hold meetings with PM Modi in Delhi on 2nd April. This is his first bilateral visit outside of the country since assuming office in July 2021. He has been to Glasgow Climate Summit, which was a multilateral event. He had met PM Modi on the sidelines of the summit.

Sources said Nepal PM's visit will, "give an opportunity to both sides to review the entire gamut of bilateral relations including development and economic partnership, trade, cooperation in health sector, power, connectivity, people to people links and other issues of mutual interest."&nbsp;

PM Deuba has previously been to India in his capacity as PM in 2017.

Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba is due to visit Varanasi next week. During his visit Deuba will pay a visit to the famous Kashi Vishwanath temple and Nepali Temple which is also known as Shri Samrajeswar Pashupatinath Mahadev Mandir.

Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba is due to visit Varanasi next week. During his visit Deuba will pay a visit to the famous Kashi Vishwanath temple and Nepali Temple which is also known as Shri Samrajeswar Pashupatinath Mahadev Mandir. The Nepali Temple, dedicated to Hindu God Shiva is located on Lalita Ghat in Varanasi. The temple was envisaged by Nepali King Rana Bahadur Shah who was exiled from the city from 1800 to 1804. It was during his exile that he decided to build replica of Kathmandu's famous Pashupatinath temple in the city The construction of the temple was taken forward by his son King of Nepal, Girvan Yuddha Bikram Shah. The temple belongs to Nepal government and is one of the most famous temples of the holy city. Gopal PD Adhikari, general secretary of the committee that takes care of the Nepali temple told WION, "We will welcome (PM Deuba) with great enthusiasm and he will meet Nepali community. We are eager to welcome him". The temple is also known as Kanthwala Mandir since its made of wood. Kanthwala means wood. It is built in Nepali architectural style and is also known as Mini Khajuraho. Nepal PM will be visiting the Kashi Vishwanath using the newly inaugurated corridor. The corridor was inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi in December 2021. In fact, PM Deuba is the first world leader to visit the corridor. The corridor connects the iconic temple to the ghats along river Ganga. Phase-1 of the corridor has been completed at a cost of around Rs 339 crores. Nepal PM is on India visit from 1st to 3rd April. He will hold meetings with PM Modi in Delhi on 2nd April. This is his first bilateral visit outside of the country since assuming office in July 2021. He has been to Glasgow Climate Summit, which was a multilateral event. He had met PM Modi on the sidelines of the summit. Sources said Nepal PM's visit will, "give an opportunity to both sides to review the entire gamut of bilateral relations including development and economic partnership, trade, cooperation in health sector, power, connectivity, people to people links and other issues of mutual interest." PM Deuba has previously been to India in his capacity as PM in 2017.

Nepal PM Deuba to visit Kashi Vishwanath, Nepali Temple while in Varanasi

India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation issued an order which stated that the country is all set to resume regular international flights from Sunday (March 26) after almost a gap of two years.&nbsp;

The country had suspended international flights since March 2020, due to the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. But all international flights will now operate at 100 per cent capacity, the aviation ministry has said.&nbsp;

In a tweet, the Airports Authority of India noted: "In consideration of the decreasing cases of the #Covid19 virus &amp; successful vaccination drive @MoCA_GoI has decided to resume the International Scheduled Air Operations from 27th March 2022."&nbsp;

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The order said that Scheduled Foreign Carriers have applied for approval of their international schedule. The Summer Schedule 2022 is effective from March 27&nbsp;till October 29 this year.&nbsp;

Important to note that a total of 60 foreign airlines of 40 countries including Mauritius, Malaysia, Thailand, Turkey, the United States, Iraq and others have been given the approval to operate 1783 frequencies to/from India during Summer Schedule 2022.&nbsp;

A few new airlines which include India Salam Air, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Qantas and American airline, are to begin airline operations with India.&nbsp;

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Just like other countries, India had suspended regular international flights because of the Covid situation, which caused massive losses to the airline industry globally.&nbsp;

Although, Covid cases have seen a rising trend in some countries like China. India has widened its vaccination programme and has witnessed a drop in cases after the third wave in January, which was driven by Omicron.&nbsp;

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India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation issued an order which stated that the country is all set to resume regular international flights from Sunday (March 26) after almost a gap of two years.

India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation issued an order which stated that the country is all set to resume regular international flights from Sunday (March 26) after almost a gap of two years. The country had suspended international flights since March 2020, due to the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. But all international flights will now operate at 100 per cent capacity, the aviation ministry has said. In a tweet, the Airports Authority of India noted: "In consideration of the decreasing cases of the #Covid19 virus & successful vaccination drive @MoCA_GoI has decided to resume the International Scheduled Air Operations from 27th March 2022." ALSO READ | Airport operators join forces to study sustainable fuel in India The order said that Scheduled Foreign Carriers have applied for approval of their international schedule. The Summer Schedule 2022 is effective from March 27 till October 29 this year. Important to note that a total of 60 foreign airlines of 40 countries including Mauritius, Malaysia, Thailand, Turkey, the United States, Iraq and others have been given the approval to operate 1783 frequencies to/from India during Summer Schedule 2022. A few new airlines which include India Salam Air, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Qantas and American airline, are to begin airline operations with India. ALSO READ | Indian Army trains specially-abled Kashmiri youths in skiing Just like other countries, India had suspended regular international flights because of the Covid situation, which caused massive losses to the airline industry globally. Although, Covid cases have seen a rising trend in some countries like China. India has widened its vaccination programme and has witnessed a drop in cases after the third wave in January, which was driven by Omicron. In consideration of the decreasing cases of the #Covid19 virus & successful vaccination drive @MoCA_GoI has decided to resume the International Scheduled Air Operations from 27th March 2022. It has revised its existing COVID guidelines concerned with international operations(1/3) — Airports Authority of India (@AAI_Official) March 26, 2022 ×

After two years, India to resume regular international flights from March 27

Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov is expected to visit India, a visit that comes amid global geopolitical turmoil amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The visit will be the first such high-level visit from Russia to India since February 24 when the invasion started. On the agenda will be many things, including trading under rupee- ruble mechanism that the Indian finance ministry is looking into amid western sanctions on Moscow.

The invasion has changed the global geopolitical calculus as the West and Russia are locked in horns. New Delhi has been engaged by both sides on the situation even as it has been able to display its strategic autonomy.

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At the United Nations, India has abstained from votes on Ukraine-Russia resolutions, whether its West-backed resolutions or more recently Russia-backed resolution on Ukraine even as it has been calling for direct talks between Moscow and Kyiv. EAM Jaishankar in the Parliament said, "We have expressed deep concern at the worsening situation and called for immediate cessation of violence and end to all hostilities."

Both Indian and Russian foreign ministers had spoken to each other on February 24 and since then there has been Russian outreach to Delhi in many ways, including Russian FM Lavrov meeting envoys of BRICS countries including Indian envoy Pavan Kapoor.&nbsp;

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Last week, Russian Deputy foreign minister Andrei Rudenko had met the Indian envoy to Russia Kapoor to brief on the situation in Ukraine. Important to note, Rudenko has been part of the Russian delegation that held talks with the Ukraine side.

Later this year PM Modi is expected to travel to Russia for the annual India Russia summit. Russian President Putin had travelled to Delhi on 6th&nbsp;December of the annual summit. The second, 2+2 foreign and defense ministers meet will also take place in Russia this year for which Indian external affairs minister and defense ministers will be travelling to the country.&nbsp;

The Russian foreign minister's expected travel comes even as India and US will be holding 2+2 foreign and defense ministers meet in the second week of April.

Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov is expected to visit India, a visit that comes amid global geopolitical turmoil amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The visit will be the first such high-level visit from Russia to India since February 24 when the invasion started.

Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov is expected to visit India, a visit that comes amid global geopolitical turmoil amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The visit will be the first such high-level visit from Russia to India since February 24 when the invasion started. On the agenda will be many things, including trading under rupee- ruble mechanism that the Indian finance ministry is looking into amid western sanctions on Moscow. The invasion has changed the global geopolitical calculus as the West and Russia are locked in horns. New Delhi has been engaged by both sides on the situation even as it has been able to display its strategic autonomy. At the United Nations, India has abstained from votes on Ukraine-Russia resolutions, whether its West-backed resolutions or more recently Russia-backed resolution on Ukraine even as it has been calling for direct talks between Moscow and Kyiv. EAM Jaishankar in the Parliament said, "We have expressed deep concern at the worsening situation and called for immediate cessation of violence and end to all hostilities." Both Indian and Russian foreign ministers had spoken to each other on February 24 and since then there has been Russian outreach to Delhi in many ways, including Russian FM Lavrov meeting envoys of BRICS countries including Indian envoy Pavan Kapoor. Also read | Is India leaning toward continued import of Russian coking coal? Last week, Russian Deputy foreign minister Andrei Rudenko had met the Indian envoy to Russia Kapoor to brief on the situation in Ukraine. Important to note, Rudenko has been part of the Russian delegation that held talks with the Ukraine side. Later this year PM Modi is expected to travel to Russia for the annual India Russia summit. Russian President Putin had travelled to Delhi on 6th December of the annual summit. The second, 2+2 foreign and defense ministers meet will also take place in Russia this year for which Indian external affairs minister and defense ministers will be travelling to the country. The Russian foreign minister's expected travel comes even as India and US will be holding 2+2 foreign and defense ministers meet in the second week of April.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov expected to visit India

India's steel minister Ramchandra Prasad Singh on Sunday (March 27) said that the country is leaning toward continuing to import coking coal from Russia amid the Ukraine crisis.&nbsp;

In a press conference in New Delhi, Singh as quoted by Reuters said, "We are moving in the direction of importing coking coal from Russia."&nbsp;

The minister further said that India plans to double imports of Russian coking coal, which is a key ingredient in making steel. He also said that the country had imported 4.5 million tonnes, although he did not tell the exact time and period of import. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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In an apparent reference to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, the minister said that "smooth supplies" from Russia of coking coal have been affected. Although, he neither gave any specifics nor revealed details.&nbsp;

Soon after Russia ordered special "military operations" in Ukraine on February 24, Western countries slapped Russia with multiple sanctions, leaving the country's economy reeling and in global isolation.&nbsp;

The conflict, which is escalating with the passing of each day, has impacted the world economies immensely. , India, a major buyer of Russian goods from commodities to weapons, has abstained from several key United Nations votes condemning the invasion.&nbsp;

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It has been understood that Russia, typically India's sixth-largest supplier of coking and thermal coal, could start offering more competitive prices to Chinese and Indian buyers as European and other customers spurn Russia because of sanctions.&nbsp;

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India's steel minister Ramchandra Prasad Singh on Sunday (March 27) said that the country is leaning toward continuing to import coking coal from Russia amid the Ukraine crisis.

India's steel minister Ramchandra Prasad Singh on Sunday (March 27) said that the country is leaning toward continuing to import coking coal from Russia amid the Ukraine crisis. In a press conference in New Delhi, Singh as quoted by Reuters said, "We are moving in the direction of importing coking coal from Russia." The minister further said that India plans to double imports of Russian coking coal, which is a key ingredient in making steel. He also said that the country had imported 4.5 million tonnes, although he did not tell the exact time and period of import. ALSO READ | India's diamond city gets the country's first 'steel road'. Details here In an apparent reference to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, the minister said that "smooth supplies" from Russia of coking coal have been affected. Although, he neither gave any specifics nor revealed details. Soon after Russia ordered special "military operations" in Ukraine on February 24, Western countries slapped Russia with multiple sanctions, leaving the country's economy reeling and in global isolation. The conflict, which is escalating with the passing of each day, has impacted the world economies immensely. , India, a major buyer of Russian goods from commodities to weapons, has abstained from several key United Nations votes condemning the invasion. ALSO READ | Two German states outlaw the display of Russia's 'Z' war symbol It has been understood that Russia, typically India's sixth-largest supplier of coking and thermal coal, could start offering more competitive prices to Chinese and Indian buyers as European and other customers spurn Russia because of sanctions. WATCH | Ukraine: Poland must send warplanes amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine × (With inputs from agencies)

Is India leaning toward continued import of Russian coking coal?

India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) informed that on Sunday (March 27), the country has successfully carried out the test firing of the Medium Range Surface to Air Missile air defence system.&nbsp;

The test-fire was carried out off the coast of Odisha's Balasore, which is an eastern Indian state.&nbsp;

DRDO said that the missile was test-fired at 10.30 am (local time) validating long-range parameters.&nbsp;

DRDO said in a tweet: "MRSAM-Army missile system flight tested from ITR Balasore, Odisha at around 1030 hours intercepting a high-speed aerial target at long range."&nbsp;

"The system is part of the Indian Army. In the test, the missile secured a direct hit at the target at a very far off distance,"&nbsp;DRDO officials said.&nbsp;

The MRSAM system provides point and area air defence for ground assets against a wide range of threats including fighter aircraft, UAVs, helicopters, guided and unguided munitions, sub-sonic &amp; supersonic cruise missiles etc.&nbsp;

It is capable of engaging multiple targets at ranges up to 70 kilometres in severe saturation scenarios. The missile is powered by an indigenously developed rocket motor and control system for achieving high manoeuvrability during the terminal phase.&nbsp;

The firing unit comprises of Missiles, Combat Management System (CMS), Mobile Launcher Systems (MLS), Advanced Long Range Radar, Mobile Power System (MPS), Radar Power System (RPS), Reloader Vehicle (RV) and Field Service Vehicle (FSV).&nbsp;

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India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) informed that on Sunday (March 27), the country has successfully carried out the test firing of the Medium Range Surface to Air Missile air defence system. The test-fire was carried out off the coast of Odisha's Balasore, which is an eastern Indian state. DRDO said that the missile was test-fired at 10.30 am (local time) validating long-range parameters. DRDO said in a tweet: "MRSAM-Army missile system flight tested from ITR Balasore, Odisha at around 1030 hours intercepting a high-speed aerial target at long range." "The system is part of the Indian Army. In the test, the missile secured a direct hit at the target at a very far off distance," DRDO officials said. The MRSAM system provides point and area air defence for ground assets against a wide range of threats including fighter aircraft, UAVs, helicopters, guided and unguided munitions, sub-sonic & supersonic cruise missiles etc. It is capable of engaging multiple targets at ranges up to 70 kilometres in severe saturation scenarios. The missile is powered by an indigenously developed rocket motor and control system for achieving high manoeuvrability during the terminal phase. The firing unit comprises of Missiles, Combat Management System (CMS), Mobile Launcher Systems (MLS), Advanced Long Range Radar, Mobile Power System (MPS), Radar Power System (RPS), Reloader Vehicle (RV) and Field Service Vehicle (FSV). MRSAM-Army missile system flight tested from ITR Balasore at around 1030 Hrs intercepting a high speed aerial target at long range. The target was destroyed by the missile in a direct hit.@PMOIndia @DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD @adgpi pic.twitter.com/Ra5yfHaHo1 — DRDO (@DRDO_India) March 27, 2022 ×

India successfully test-fires advanced version of Medium Range Surface to Air Missile (MRSAM)

In the future, waste steel may prove to be a more durable and cost-effective way of constructing roads.

A road has been built utilising discarded steel in Surat's Hazira industrial region, which is the first such use case in India.

ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India, in collaboration with the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR India), the Central Road Research Institute (CRRI), and the government think tank Niti Aayog, has developed India's first-ever "steel slag road."

Steel slag roads are constructed in Hazira, Surat, using 100% processed steel slag that aggregates in all layers of bituminous roadways.

"We are happy to facilitate a roadmap for the National Highway development. It's a proud moment to be a part of this prestigious project that uses 100 per cent processed steel slags in all layers," the company said.

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For numerous reasons, the steel industry is concerned about the disposal of metallurgical and metal-processing waste.

Steel slag, which is classified as a waste item, is another issue.

Landfills are particularly detrimental for the environment when it comes to metallurgical and metal-processing waste.

Processed steel slag aggregate has a lot of promise as a natural building material substitute.

Steel industries will be given a methodology for crushing steel slag into appropriate aggregate sizes.

(With inputs from agencies)

In the future, waste steel may prove to be a more durable and cost-effective way of constructing roads. A road has been built utilising discarded steel in Surat's Hazira industrial region, which is the first such use case in India.

In the future, waste steel may prove to be a more durable and cost-effective way of constructing roads. A road has been built utilising discarded steel in Surat's Hazira industrial region, which is the first such use case in India. ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India, in collaboration with the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR India), the Central Road Research Institute (CRRI), and the government think tank Niti Aayog, has developed India's first-ever "steel slag road." Steel slag roads are constructed in Hazira, Surat, using 100% processed steel slag that aggregates in all layers of bituminous roadways. "We are happy to facilitate a roadmap for the National Highway development. It's a proud moment to be a part of this prestigious project that uses 100 per cent processed steel slags in all layers," the company said. India's first ever 'steel slag road' was laid by @AMNSIndia in collaboration with @CSIR_IND. We are happy to facilitate a roadmap for the National Highway development. It's a proud moment to be a part of this prestigious project that uses 100% processed steel slags in all layers pic.twitter.com/oSZLVIsqTT — ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (@AMNSIndia) March 15, 2022 × #Steelslag road built with 100 % processed steel slag aggregates in all layers of bituminous roads at Hazira, Surat in collaboration of @CSIRCRRI & @AMNSIndia under the R&D study sponsored by @SteelMinIndia. @NITIAayog @TATASTEEL @jswsteel @RinlVsp @NHAI_Official@CSIR_IND pic.twitter.com/dNHxxdnAZA — CSIR CRRI (@CSIRCRRI) March 22, 2022 × Steel slag's importance For numerous reasons, the steel industry is concerned about the disposal of metallurgical and metal-processing waste. Steel slag, which is classified as a waste item, is another issue. Landfills are particularly detrimental for the environment when it comes to metallurgical and metal-processing waste. Processed steel slag aggregate has a lot of promise as a natural building material substitute. Steel industries will be given a methodology for crushing steel slag into appropriate aggregate sizes. (With inputs from agencies)

India's diamond city gets the country's first 'steel road'.Details here

Since the beginning of this invasion, WION has been trying to deliver an objective view of the situation in Ukraine.

WION has condemned the invasion and at the same time, has made sure that its reportage remains balanced and tells you both sides of the story.

WION makes sure that the reportage reaches every corner of the world, that it should be easily accessible to all and that it should inform your opinion.

And every day, WION tries its best to do that. But it seems YouTube does not approve of this.

On March 22, WION was blocked. No new uploads, no videos, total block.

A lot of our viewers noticed this and in fact have even written to us, asking “Why isn't WION posting videos anymore?”

YouTube, apparently, had a problem with one of WION’s videos, dating back to March 10.

In that clip, we showed two live speeches—One by Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba, and the second by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.

Days went by, and nothing happened. On March 22, WION got a message from YouTube, saying that it is blocking us to post any videos. They said it violated YouTube's community guidelines.

Then the next day, WION made an appeal to YouTube, but it was rejected.

So naturally, WION wrote to them, demanding an explanation.

And this is what they said in their reply.

"Our community guidelines prohibit content denying, minimizing, or trivializing well-documented violent events, including the Russian invasion of Ukraine.”

“Under this policy, we have removed content, for example, denying that Russia invaded Ukraine or alleging that Ukrainian victims are crisis actors."

So just to be sure, we went back to check the video, and this is what we found in Sergei Lavrov's speech.

"As for your question about whether we are planning to attack other countries. We are not planning to attack other countries. We did not attack Ukraine either. We explained on numerous occasions that there was a situation that posed a direct threat to the security of the Russian Federation," Lavrov said on March 10.

These were spoken by the Russian foreign minister, not WION. And neither did WION endorse it.

WION simply broadcast the Russian foreign minister's statement, just like the Ukrainian Minister's statement was played.

Does that mean WION is denying the war?&nbsp;If so, then YouTube must explain these videos.

WION neither believes in censorship nor in telling half the story. Apparently, that's what YouTube wants.

Block out everything Russia says, promote everything the West says. WION does not subscribe to that sort of journalism. Its objective is to remain balanced.

Does that mean WION is supporting Russia? Of course&nbsp;not.

Anyone who watches WION channel will tell you that.&nbsp; And for the record, this treatment was reserved only for WION—a channel from India. Not for western channels.

Two important things should be noted. One, who made the big tech our media watchdog?

YouTube cannot be a platform and act as an editor and a censor all at the same time. That's called rigging the game.

So, here's what we say to YouTube.

“Silencing Russia will not end this war. Silencing us will not stop our journalism. We want people to know the truth—To hear and reject the lies, to form their own opinion and not be fed and programmed.”

And we don't want to limit this to our channel. This must be a larger campaign. We request our viewers to write to us using this hashtag #YouTubeUnblockWION.

We are already seeing great engagement. A lot of you have started using this hashtag.

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Since the beginning of this invasion, WION has been trying to deliver an objective view of the situation in Ukraine. WION has condemned the invasion and at the same time, has made sure that its reportage remains balanced and tells you both sides of the story.

Since the beginning of this invasion, WION has been trying to deliver an objective view of the situation in Ukraine. WION has condemned the invasion and at the same time, has made sure that its reportage remains balanced and tells you both sides of the story. WION makes sure that the reportage reaches every corner of the world, that it should be easily accessible to all and that it should inform your opinion. And every day, WION tries its best to do that. But it seems YouTube does not approve of this. On March 22, WION was blocked. No new uploads, no videos, total block. A lot of our viewers noticed this and in fact have even written to us, asking “Why isn't WION posting videos anymore?” YouTube, apparently, had a problem with one of WION’s videos, dating back to March 10. In that clip, we showed two live speeches—One by Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba, and the second by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Days went by, and nothing happened. On March 22, WION got a message from YouTube, saying that it is blocking us to post any videos. They said it violated YouTube's community guidelines. Then the next day, WION made an appeal to YouTube, but it was rejected. So naturally, WION wrote to them, demanding an explanation. And this is what they said in their reply. "Our community guidelines prohibit content denying, minimizing, or trivializing well-documented violent events, including the Russian invasion of Ukraine.” “Under this policy, we have removed content, for example, denying that Russia invaded Ukraine or alleging that Ukrainian victims are crisis actors." So just to be sure, we went back to check the video, and this is what we found in Sergei Lavrov's speech. "As for your question about whether we are planning to attack other countries. We are not planning to attack other countries. We did not attack Ukraine either. We explained on numerous occasions that there was a situation that posed a direct threat to the security of the Russian Federation," Lavrov said on March 10. These were spoken by the Russian foreign minister, not WION. And neither did WION endorse it. WION simply broadcast the Russian foreign minister's statement, just like the Ukrainian Minister's statement was played. Does that mean WION is denying the war? If so, then YouTube must explain these videos. WION neither believes in censorship nor in telling half the story. Apparently, that's what YouTube wants. Block out everything Russia says, promote everything the West says. WION does not subscribe to that sort of journalism. Its objective is to remain balanced. Does that mean WION is supporting Russia? Of course not. Anyone who watches WION channel will tell you that. And for the record, this treatment was reserved only for WION—a channel from India. Not for western channels. Two important things should be noted. One, who made the big tech our media watchdog? YouTube cannot be a platform and act as an editor and a censor all at the same time. That's called rigging the game. So, here's what we say to YouTube. “Silencing Russia will not end this war. Silencing us will not stop our journalism. We want people to know the truth—To hear and reject the lies, to form their own opinion and not be fed and programmed.” And we don't want to limit this to our channel. This must be a larger campaign. We request our viewers to write to us using this hashtag #YouTubeUnblockWION. We are already seeing great engagement. A lot of you have started using this hashtag. Your support, your concern, we appreciate all of it. Hopefully, our collective voice will reach the bigwigs at YouTube. Watch | Gravitas: YouTube blocks WION for reporting Russian statement

YouTube blocks WION for reporting Russian statement

After a massive&nbsp;viewer-led 12-hour campaign that saw over 25,000 tweets in WION's support, YouTube on Saturday backed down and unblocked the global channel it had banned for reporting Russia's statement on&nbsp;the Ukraine war without bias.

WION, while reporting the Russian invasion from the ground, has made sure that its reportage remains balanced and both sides of the story are heard in an unbiased manner.&nbsp;However, on March 22, YouTube blocked WION allowing no new video uploads ensuring a total block.

And now, after massive support garnered from its users for its campaign asking for YouTube to unblock WION, the Big Tech giant has backed down.&nbsp;WION is now back online on YouTube after it was unblocked.&nbsp;

YouTube apparently had a problem with one of WION’s videos dating back to March 10 which showed two live speeches — one by Ukraine's foreign minister Dmitry Kuleba and another by Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/youtube-blocks-wion-for-reporting-russian-statement-465552">Also Read:&nbsp;YouTube blocks WION for reporting Russian statement</a>

On March 22, WION got a message from YouTube saying that it is blocking the channel from posting any videos. It said the videos violated YouTube's community guidelines.

WION made an appeal to YouTube but it was rejected. WION then wrote to YouTube demanding an explanation.

YouTube said: "Our community guidelines prohibit content denying, minimizing, or trivialising well-documented violent events, including the Russian invasion of Ukraine, adding,"Under this policy, we have removed content, for example, denying that Russia invaded Ukraine or alleging that Ukrainian victims are crisis actors."

WION makes sure that the reportage reaches every corner of the world and that it should be easily accessible to all and that it should inform your opinion.

Watch |&nbsp;Gravitas: YouTube blocks WION for reporting Russian statement

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In the video, Sergei Lavrov had said: "As for your question about whether we are planning to attack other countries. We are not planning to attack other countries. We did not attack Ukraine either. We explained on numerous occasions that there was a situation that posed a direct threat to the security of the Russian Federation."

These were spoken by the Russian foreign minister, not WION. And neither did WION endorse it. WION simply broadcast the Russian foreign minister's statement just like the Ukrainian minister's statement was played.

#YouTubeUnblockWION went viral on Twitter as the channel received nearly 25,000 tweets in support overnight.

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WION neither believes in censorship nor in telling half the story.&nbsp;

Block out everything Russia says, promote everything the West says. WION does not subscribe to that sort of journalism. The objective of the channel is to remain balanced.

After a massive viewer-led 12-hour campaign that saw over 25,000 tweets in WION's support, YouTube on Saturday backed down and unblocked the global channel it had banned for reporting Russia's statement on the Ukraine war without bias.

After a massive viewer-led 12-hour campaign that saw over 25,000 tweets in WION's support, YouTube on Saturday backed down and unblocked the global channel it had banned for reporting Russia's statement on the Ukraine war without bias. WION, while reporting the Russian invasion from the ground, has made sure that its reportage remains balanced and both sides of the story are heard in an unbiased manner. However, on March 22, YouTube blocked WION allowing no new video uploads ensuring a total block. And now, after massive support garnered from its users for its campaign asking for YouTube to unblock WION, the Big Tech giant has backed down. WION is now back online on YouTube after it was unblocked. YouTube apparently had a problem with one of WION’s videos dating back to March 10 which showed two live speeches — one by Ukraine's foreign minister Dmitry Kuleba and another by Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov. Also Read: YouTube blocks WION for reporting Russian statement On March 22, WION got a message from YouTube saying that it is blocking the channel from posting any videos. It said the videos violated YouTube's community guidelines. WION made an appeal to YouTube but it was rejected. WION then wrote to YouTube demanding an explanation. YouTube said: "Our community guidelines prohibit content denying, minimizing, or trivialising well-documented violent events, including the Russian invasion of Ukraine, adding,"Under this policy, we have removed content, for example, denying that Russia invaded Ukraine or alleging that Ukrainian victims are crisis actors." WION makes sure that the reportage reaches every corner of the world and that it should be easily accessible to all and that it should inform your opinion. Watch | Gravitas: YouTube blocks WION for reporting Russian statement In the video, Sergei Lavrov had said: "As for your question about whether we are planning to attack other countries. We are not planning to attack other countries. We did not attack Ukraine either. We explained on numerous occasions that there was a situation that posed a direct threat to the security of the Russian Federation." These were spoken by the Russian foreign minister, not WION. And neither did WION endorse it. WION simply broadcast the Russian foreign minister's statement just like the Ukrainian minister's statement was played. #YouTubeUnblockWION went viral on Twitter as the channel received nearly 25,000 tweets in support overnight. #YouTubeUnblockWION This is totally a act of Absurdity By American Tech Giants... This Big FOUR are on the verge of EAST INDIAN COMPANY 2.0... It's time for INDIA to become self reliable and must Store the data within the country... DATA is new Privacy...@WIONews pic.twitter.com/o7zIyqfmPW — DHARIYA BHARDWAJ (@dhairyakumar) March 25, 2022 × Hello Nonsense YouTube Unblock Wion immediately #YoutubeUnblockWION pic.twitter.com/6R5Cxvtbaw — Anthony Jude Benedict (@AnthonyTonee7) March 25, 2022 × #YouTubeUnblockWION What gives any platform the Right to muzzle people's Freedom of Speech. Blocking someone's voice is nothing but trying to control someone's Thoughts and feelings. This is nothing but #DigitalColonialism@palkisu @sudhirchaudhary @DrSJaishankar pic.twitter.com/C7jRWiPJsj — 🍁 Sanatani Yoddha (@VidyaSanatani) March 25, 2022 × WION neither believes in censorship nor in telling half the story. Block out everything Russia says, promote everything the West says. WION does not subscribe to that sort of journalism. The objective of the channel is to remain balanced.

After 12 hours of campaign and 25K posts in support, tech giant YouTube unblocks WION

Airport operators GMR Airports, Groupe ADP together with Airbus, Axens and Safran signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to conduct joint study on Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) and their potential in India.

"The objective of the study is to understand and evaluate the demand, the challenges and opportunities of supply, infrastructure and fueling, as well as to prepare a business case for SAF production and use in India for all kind of aviation purposes," said a press release.

What is SAF?

As per the release, the SAF is a clean substitute for fossil jet fuels. Rather than being refined from petroleum, SAF is produced from sustainable resources such as waste oils from a biological origin, agri residues, municipal solid wastes or algae.

SAF produced using the most advanced pathways can provide CO2 emission reduction of up to 85% across the entire SAF lifecycle.&nbsp;

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) has the potential to make Indian aviation future-ready. India already has 3rd largest domestic aviation market in the world and it is projected to grow at the rate of 9 per cent per year.

SAF may aid India's efforts to achive the stated goal of reduction in carbon emissions and net-zero target by the year 2070.

Airport operators GMR Airports, Groupe ADP together with Airbus, Axens and Safran signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to conduct joint study on Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) and their potential in India.

Airport operators GMR Airports, Groupe ADP together with Airbus, Axens and Safran signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to conduct joint study on Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) and their potential in India. "The objective of the study is to understand and evaluate the demand, the challenges and opportunities of supply, infrastructure and fueling, as well as to prepare a business case for SAF production and use in India for all kind of aviation purposes," said a press release. What is SAF? As per the release, the SAF is a clean substitute for fossil jet fuels. Rather than being refined from petroleum, SAF is produced from sustainable resources such as waste oils from a biological origin, agri residues, municipal solid wastes or algae. SAF produced using the most advanced pathways can provide CO2 emission reduction of up to 85% across the entire SAF lifecycle. Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) has the potential to make Indian aviation future-ready. India already has 3rd largest domestic aviation market in the world and it is projected to grow at the rate of 9 per cent per year. SAF may aid India's efforts to achive the stated goal of reduction in carbon emissions and net-zero target by the year 2070.

Airport operators join forces to study sustainable fuel in India

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