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<p>The Indian Coast Guard inducted two Advanced Light Helicopters Mk3 variants at Kochi, under the 845 Squadron.&nbsp;</p>

<p>These made-in-India helicopters are designed and built by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and ten of these are being operated by the Indian Coast Guard.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Mk 3 variant of the chopper is a maritime version that can be used for reconnaissance, long-range search and rescue, during both day and night.</p>

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<p>The two choppers, based at Kochi, are aimed at boosting coastal security along the coast of Kerala, Karnataka and around Lakshadweep, on India's West Coast.</p>

<p>The ALH Mk 3 features an array of systems that were previously seen on heavier, multi-role helicopters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This variant is fitted with modern surveillance radar and electro-optical equipment.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It is also fitted with a heavy machine gun and a removable intensive care unit, that would be useful in airlifting and providing relief to critically ill patients. With a host of advanced avionics, this chopper is an all-weather aircraft.</p>

<p>The ALH Mk3 squadron in Kochi will be commanded by Commandant Kunal Chandrakant Naik, who is an experienced qualified flying instructor with extensive operational experience in ALH Mk3.</p>


The Indian Coast Guard inducted two Advanced Light Helicopters Mk3 variants at Kochi, under the 845 Squadron. These made-in-India helicopters are designed and built by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and ten of these are being operated by the Indian Coast Guard.

The Indian Coast Guard inducted two Advanced Light Helicopters Mk3 variants at Kochi, under the 845 Squadron. These made-in-India helicopters are designed and built by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and ten of these are being operated by the Indian Coast Guard. The Mk 3 variant of the chopper is a maritime version that can be used for reconnaissance, long-range search and rescue, during both day and night. Water cannon salute accorded to 2 @HALHQBLR built ALHMk3 choppers being inducted into #kochi @IndiaCoastGuard base #kerala #India #maritime #security #helicopter #AtmaNirbharBharat https://t.co/QMkLMSNtov pic.twitter.com/Avg40zBLtq — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) February 10, 2022 × The two choppers, based at Kochi, are aimed at boosting coastal security along the coast of Kerala, Karnataka and around Lakshadweep, on India's West Coast. The ALH Mk 3 features an array of systems that were previously seen on heavier, multi-role helicopters. This variant is fitted with modern surveillance radar and electro-optical equipment. It is also fitted with a heavy machine gun and a removable intensive care unit, that would be useful in airlifting and providing relief to critically ill patients. With a host of advanced avionics, this chopper is an all-weather aircraft. The ALH Mk3 squadron in Kochi will be commanded by Commandant Kunal Chandrakant Naik, who is an experienced qualified flying instructor with extensive operational experience in ALH Mk3.

Indian Coast Guard inducts made-in-India choppers for maritime security of west coast

<p>India’s Charge d'Affaires who was summoned over the hijab controversy in Islamabad on Thursday hit back&nbsp;saying that Pakistan should “track their own record” before throwing “baseless” allegations against India, Indian media reported citing diplomatic officials.</p>

<p>According to reports, Indian envoy Suresh Kumar told his counterparts in Pakistan foreign office that “India is a secular country” and there are “processes in place”.</p>

<p>Earlier in the day, Pakistan’s foreign office said that the Indian diplomat was conveyed Pakistan's deep concern over alleged religious intolerance, negative stereotyping, stigmatisation and discrimination against Muslims in India.</p>

<p>A statement issued by Pakistan Foreign Office spokesperson said, "The Charge d' Affaires was urged to convey to the Government of India, Pakistan's extreme concern over the anti-hijab campaign, being spearheaded by RSS-BJP combine in Karnataka, which is part of its larger exclusionist and majoritarian agenda aimed at dehumanising and demonising Muslim women."</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/karnataka-hijab-row-from-dress-code-to-protests-what-really-is-the-issue-451444">Karnataka hijab row: From dress code to protests, what really is the issue?</a></p>

<p>"The Indian government must hold the perpetrators of harassment against women in Karnataka to account and take adequate measures to ensure the safety, security and well-being of Muslim women," news agency PTI reported, citing the statement.</p>

<p>The hijab protests began on February 4 at the Government Girls PU college in Udupi district in southern Karnataka state when some students alleged that they had been barred from attending classes wearing hijab (a headscarf worn by Muslim women).</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explainer-hijab-niqab-burqa-the-different-islamic-clothing-for-women-451678">Explainer: Hijab, Niqab, Burqa, the different Islamic clothing for women</a></p>

<p>The pre-University education board had released a circular stating that the students can only wear the uniform approved by the school administration and no other religious practices will be allowed in colleges.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Gravitas Ukraine Direct: India debates Hijab ban in colleges</strong></p>

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<p>Following these protests, a three-day holiday from February 9 to 11 has been declared in all the universities under the Department of Higher Education and colleges under the department of Collegiate and Technical Education (DCTE).</p>

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India’s Charge d'Affaires who was summoned over the hijab controversy in Islamabad on Thursday hit back saying that Pakistan should “track their own record” before throwing “baseless” allegations against India, Indian media reported citing diplomatic officials.

India’s Charge d'Affaires who was summoned over the hijab controversy in Islamabad on Thursday hit back saying that Pakistan should “track their own record” before throwing “baseless” allegations against India, Indian media reported citing diplomatic officials. According to reports, Indian envoy Suresh Kumar told his counterparts in Pakistan foreign office that “India is a secular country” and there are “processes in place”. Earlier in the day, Pakistan’s foreign office said that the Indian diplomat was conveyed Pakistan's deep concern over alleged religious intolerance, negative stereotyping, stigmatisation and discrimination against Muslims in India. A statement issued by Pakistan Foreign Office spokesperson said, "The Charge d' Affaires was urged to convey to the Government of India, Pakistan's extreme concern over the anti-hijab campaign, being spearheaded by RSS-BJP combine in Karnataka, which is part of its larger exclusionist and majoritarian agenda aimed at dehumanising and demonising Muslim women." Also read | Karnataka hijab row: From dress code to protests, what really is the issue? "The Indian government must hold the perpetrators of harassment against women in Karnataka to account and take adequate measures to ensure the safety, security and well-being of Muslim women," news agency PTI reported, citing the statement. The hijab protests began on February 4 at the Government Girls PU college in Udupi district in southern Karnataka state when some students alleged that they had been barred from attending classes wearing hijab (a headscarf worn by Muslim women). Also read | Explainer: Hijab, Niqab, Burqa, the different Islamic clothing for women The pre-University education board had released a circular stating that the students can only wear the uniform approved by the school administration and no other religious practices will be allowed in colleges. Watch | Gravitas Ukraine Direct: India debates Hijab ban in colleges Following these protests, a three-day holiday from February 9 to 11 has been declared in all the universities under the Department of Higher Education and colleges under the department of Collegiate and Technical Education (DCTE). (With inputs from agencies)

‘Look at your own record’: Indian envoy summoned over hijab controversy hits back at Pakistan

<p>The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Thursday issued revised guidelines for international travellers which recommends 14 days self-monitoring post-arrival as against seven days home quarantine as mandated earlier.</p>

<p>The guidelines, which relaxed the protocols to be followed during international travel, will come into force from Monday.</p>

<p>As per the newly revised guidelines, all international travellers can now choose the option of uploading a certificate of completing the full primary vaccination schedule of Covid&nbsp;from selected 82 countries on a reciprocal basis, besides uploading negative RT-PCR report (taken 72 hrs prior to journey).</p>

<p>The list of countries includes Australia, Canada, Cuba, Denmark, Hong Kong, Iran, Maldives, Israel, Mexico, Nepal, New Zealand, Oman, Qatar, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, United States of America, among others.</p>

<p>"The demarcation of `at-risk` countries and other countries have been removed.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/eam-jaishankar-to-visit-munich-paris-india-australia-france-fms-trilateral-on-anvil-452012"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;EAM Jaishankar to visit Munich, Paris; India, Australia, France FMs trilateral on anvil</strong></a></p>

<p>Accordingly need for giving samples on the port of arrival and waiting till the result is obtained from countries `at-risk` is dispensed with," tweeted Mansukh Mandaviya, Health Minster.</p>

<p>"On arrival passenger found to be symptomatic should be immediately isolated and taken to a medical facility. Two per cent of the total passengers in the flight will undergo random testing at the airport. If found positive, the sample of such travellers will be sent for Genome Sequencing," reads the official order.</p>

<p>The contacts of passenger testing positive shall be identified and managed as per the protocol.</p>

<p>"Contacts of the suspect case are the co-passenger seated in the same row, three rows in front and three rows behind along with the identified cabin crew," read the statement.</p>

<p>The guidelines will be followed by all airlines and at all points of entry including airports, seaports and land ports.</p>


The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Thursday issued revised guidelines for international travellers which recommends 14 days self-monitoring post-arrival as against seven days home quarantine as mandated earlier.

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Thursday issued revised guidelines for international travellers which recommends 14 days self-monitoring post-arrival as against seven days home quarantine as mandated earlier. The guidelines, which relaxed the protocols to be followed during international travel, will come into force from Monday. As per the newly revised guidelines, all international travellers can now choose the option of uploading a certificate of completing the full primary vaccination schedule of Covid from selected 82 countries on a reciprocal basis, besides uploading negative RT-PCR report (taken 72 hrs prior to journey). The list of countries includes Australia, Canada, Cuba, Denmark, Hong Kong, Iran, Maldives, Israel, Mexico, Nepal, New Zealand, Oman, Qatar, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, United States of America, among others. "The demarcation of `at-risk` countries and other countries have been removed. Also read | EAM Jaishankar to visit Munich, Paris; India, Australia, France FMs trilateral on anvil Accordingly need for giving samples on the port of arrival and waiting till the result is obtained from countries `at-risk` is dispensed with," tweeted Mansukh Mandaviya, Health Minster. "On arrival passenger found to be symptomatic should be immediately isolated and taken to a medical facility. Two per cent of the total passengers in the flight will undergo random testing at the airport. If found positive, the sample of such travellers will be sent for Genome Sequencing," reads the official order. The contacts of passenger testing positive shall be identified and managed as per the protocol. "Contacts of the suspect case are the co-passenger seated in the same row, three rows in front and three rows behind along with the identified cabin crew," read the statement. The guidelines will be followed by all airlines and at all points of entry including airports, seaports and land ports.

India revises travel guidelines, cancels 7-day quarantine for foreign arrivals

<p>India's external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar will visit Europe later this month for multiple engagements&nbsp;both in Germany's Munich and French capital Paris.</p>

<p>In Munich, he is expected to take part in the&nbsp;Munich Security Conference that will take place from February 18&nbsp;to 20.</p>

<p>In 2020, India's&nbsp;EAM had participated at the MSC. The conference has emerged as one of the most well know forums that deals with international security issues and this time comes amid the eastern Europe crisis and Russian military buildup at Ukraine's border.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It&nbsp;will also be the first high-level visit from Delhi to Germany since the new government led by Chancellor Olaf Scholz took charge. The occasion is expected to provide the first in-person meeting between EAM Jaishankar and Germany's new foreign minister Annalena Baerbock.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Germany is the president of G7 countries this year&nbsp;and for the last three&nbsp;years, India has been regularly invited at the G7 by the host country.</p>

<p>In 2019, France had invited India for the summit, in 2020 the then US President Donald Trump had announced his keenness to invite&nbsp;New Delhi but the summit never took place. Last year the&nbsp;UK had invited India for the summit at Carbis Bay, Cornwall. PM Modi had taken part at the G7 Cornwall meet virtually due to the COVID-19 crisis.</p>

<p>The EAM's next stop will be France where he will participate in the mega&nbsp;meet on Indo Pacific-Paris Forum on February 22.</p>

<p>The meet comes under the six-month French presidency of the Council of the European Union.&nbsp;</p>

<p>French foreign minister Jean Yves Le Drian last month announced that invite has been extended to EAM Jaishankar and said, "it will be first time during European presidency there will be an event focused on Indo-Pacific...", adding, "for a long time we have had a very special relationship with India".&nbsp;</p>

<p>High Representative of the EU for foreign affairs Josep Borrell will also be in the French capital for the forum. The foreign ministerial Paris Forum on Indo-Pacific will see "concretisation of principles we share on the respect for law and harmonious development and post-COVID-19&nbsp;recovery".</p>

<p>Foreign ministers of European Union members and many Indo-Pacific countries will be present at the forum.</p>

<p>The invite has also been extended to Australian FM&nbsp;Marise Payne. Remember, France-Australia ties had suffered a major blow over AUKUS nuclear deal pact between Washington, London and Canberra.</p>

<p>While France termed it a "stab in the back", Australia highlighted worries over increased Chinese aggressiveness in the region. The visit will be an occasion to repair the damage to the ties.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, work is on to hold on two&nbsp;key trilateral on the sidelines of the forum - India, Australia and France and another being India, Indonesia and Australia foreign ministers meet.</p>

<p>The India, Indonesia and Australia FMs meet was set to take place last year in Delhi but the COVID-19 crisis&nbsp;impacted the incoming visits.</p>

<p>Work on the India, Australia and France trilateral has been going fast, given it's relatively new and came about in 2020.</p>

<p>FMs of all three&nbsp;countries had last met on the sidelines of the G7 FMs meet last year but since the AUKUS pact, no engagement has taken place amid the Paris-Canberra tiff.</p>

<p>A joint statement was released after last year's meet that called for "centrality of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and that UNCLOS provides the legal framework for all activities in the oceans and seas.".&nbsp;</p>

<p>UNCLOS has been undermined by China in the South China Sea even as the country engages in aggressive manoeuvres.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The visit to Europe comes after EAM's Asia visit. The EAM visited Qatar on Wednesday and is currently in Australia for Quad foreign ministers meet and engagement with his Australian counterpart.</p>

<p>Later he will travel&nbsp;to the Philippines, it is the first such visit by an Indian foreign minister to the country in a decade&nbsp;and comes in the backdrop of the BrahMos deal.</p>


India's external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar will visit Europe later this month for multiple engagements both in Germany's Munich and French capital Paris. In Munich, he is expected to take part in the Munich Security Conference that will take place from February 18 to 20.

India's external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar will visit Europe later this month for multiple engagements both in Germany's Munich and French capital Paris. In Munich, he is expected to take part in the Munich Security Conference that will take place from February 18 to 20. In 2020, India's EAM had participated at the MSC. The conference has emerged as one of the most well know forums that deals with international security issues and this time comes amid the eastern Europe crisis and Russian military buildup at Ukraine's border. It will also be the first high-level visit from Delhi to Germany since the new government led by Chancellor Olaf Scholz took charge. The occasion is expected to provide the first in-person meeting between EAM Jaishankar and Germany's new foreign minister Annalena Baerbock. Germany is the president of G7 countries this year and for the last three years, India has been regularly invited at the G7 by the host country. In 2019, France had invited India for the summit, in 2020 the then US President Donald Trump had announced his keenness to invite New Delhi but the summit never took place. Last year the UK had invited India for the summit at Carbis Bay, Cornwall. PM Modi had taken part at the G7 Cornwall meet virtually due to the COVID-19 crisis. The EAM's next stop will be France where he will participate in the mega meet on Indo Pacific-Paris Forum on February 22. The meet comes under the six-month French presidency of the Council of the European Union. French foreign minister Jean Yves Le Drian last month announced that invite has been extended to EAM Jaishankar and said, "it will be first time during European presidency there will be an event focused on Indo-Pacific...", adding, "for a long time we have had a very special relationship with India". High Representative of the EU for foreign affairs Josep Borrell will also be in the French capital for the forum. The foreign ministerial Paris Forum on Indo-Pacific will see "concretisation of principles we share on the respect for law and harmonious development and post-COVID-19 recovery". Foreign ministers of European Union members and many Indo-Pacific countries will be present at the forum. The invite has also been extended to Australian FM Marise Payne. Remember, France-Australia ties had suffered a major blow over AUKUS nuclear deal pact between Washington, London and Canberra. While France termed it a "stab in the back", Australia highlighted worries over increased Chinese aggressiveness in the region. The visit will be an occasion to repair the damage to the ties. Meanwhile, work is on to hold on two key trilateral on the sidelines of the forum - India, Australia and France and another being India, Indonesia and Australia foreign ministers meet. The India, Indonesia and Australia FMs meet was set to take place last year in Delhi but the COVID-19 crisis impacted the incoming visits. Work on the India, Australia and France trilateral has been going fast, given it's relatively new and came about in 2020. FMs of all three countries had last met on the sidelines of the G7 FMs meet last year but since the AUKUS pact, no engagement has taken place amid the Paris-Canberra tiff. A joint statement was released after last year's meet that called for "centrality of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and that UNCLOS provides the legal framework for all activities in the oceans and seas.". UNCLOS has been undermined by China in the South China Sea even as the country engages in aggressive manoeuvres. The visit to Europe comes after EAM's Asia visit. The EAM visited Qatar on Wednesday and is currently in Australia for Quad foreign ministers meet and engagement with his Australian counterpart. Later he will travel to the Philippines, it is the first such visit by an Indian foreign minister to the country in a decade and comes in the backdrop of the BrahMos deal.

EAM Jaishankar to visit Munich, Paris; India, Australia, France FMs trilateral on anvil

<p>India's National Medical Commission (NMC) has warned students seeking admission in medical colleges in China that the medical courses taught online won't be recognised in the country.</p>

<p>The medical commission directed students to “exercise due diligence" while deciding on their MBBS degree.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The notice said China had imposed travel restrictions due to COVID-19 and had suspended visas in November 2020 with a large number of international students including Indians who may&nbsp;not be able to return to complete their studies, however, Chinese authorities have moved the course online but the NMC won't recognise "courses done only by online mode".</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/wont-favour-company-which-creates-jobs-in-china-and-mints-profit-in-india-minister-on-tesla-cars-451649">Also Read:&nbsp;Won't favour company which creates jobs in China and mints profit in India: Minister on Tesla cars</a></p>

<p>India's ministry of external affairs had earlier alerted the NMC that some universities in China had started issuing notices for admission for MBBS programmes for the upcoming and current academic sessions.</p>

<p>"As per the extant rules, National Medical Commission does not recognise or approve medical courses done only by online mode. In view of the above, students are advised to exercise due diligence in choosing where to pursue medical education from," the medical commission said.</p>

<p>(With inputs from Agencies)<br />
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India's National Medical Commission (NMC) has warned students seeking admission in medical colleges in China that the medical courses taught online won't be recognised in the country.

India's National Medical Commission (NMC) has warned students seeking admission in medical colleges in China that the medical courses taught online won't be recognised in the country. The medical commission directed students to “exercise due diligence" while deciding on their MBBS degree. The notice said China had imposed travel restrictions due to COVID-19 and had suspended visas in November 2020 with a large number of international students including Indians who may not be able to return to complete their studies, however, Chinese authorities have moved the course online but the NMC won't recognise "courses done only by online mode". Also Read: Won't favour company which creates jobs in China and mints profit in India: Minister on Tesla cars India's ministry of external affairs had earlier alerted the NMC that some universities in China had started issuing notices for admission for MBBS programmes for the upcoming and current academic sessions. "As per the extant rules, National Medical Commission does not recognise or approve medical courses done only by online mode. In view of the above, students are advised to exercise due diligence in choosing where to pursue medical education from," the medical commission said. (With inputs from Agencies)

Won't approve medical courses done in online mode: India's NMC on MBBS education in China

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<p>After Hyundai Motors, KFC, Pizza Hut and KIA created a firestorm on social media over the Kashmir tweet, Dominos joined the others to issue an apology for the "unsolicited social media post published on Domino's social media handles outside the country".</p>

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<p>"We regret and apologise," the fast-food multinational said in a tweet, adding,"we honour and respect India and remain deeply committed to serving our customers and communities."</p>

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<p>However, the damage was done as several users hit out against the company on social media.</p>

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<p>KIA also issued an apology over Pakistan's Kashmir solidarity day tweet saying that it has "taken note of unauthorised social media posts made by independently-owned dealer based outside the country" without naming Pakistan.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Is Pakistan pushing corporates to peddle its anti-India agenda?</strong></p>

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<p>"We deeply regret the offence caused by this unofficial social media activity," it said.</p>

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<p>Japanese automaker Suzuki Motor Corporation also regretted "the hurt to sentiments" from "our dealers or business associates".</p>

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<p>On Tuesday, the South Korean foreign minister said it "regretted the offence" caused to the people and government of India by the social media post.</p>

<p>India had summoned the South Korean envoy to express "strong displeasure" over the "unacceptable" post.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/shame-on-you-netizens-explode-after-pizza-hut-joins-kfc-hyundai-kia-to-support-pak-on-kashmir-451382">Also Read:&nbsp;Netizens explode after Pizza Hut joins KFC, Hyundai &amp; Kia to support Pak on Kashmir</a></p>

<p>After speaking to the South Korean foreign minister, EAM Jaishankar tweeted saying: "Received a call from ROK FM Chung Eui-yong today. Discussed bilateral and multilateral issues as also the Hyundai matter."</p>

<p>The MEA said Hyundai Motors had conveyed its "deep regret" to the people of India while asserting that it does not comment on political or religious issues.</p>

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After Hyundai Motors, KFC, Pizza Hut and KIA created a firestorm on social media over the Kashmir tweet, Dominos joined the others to issue an apology for the "unsolicited social media post published on Domino's social media handles outside the country".

After Hyundai Motors, KFC, Pizza Hut and KIA created a firestorm on social media over the Kashmir tweet, Dominos joined the others to issue an apology for the "unsolicited social media post published on Domino's social media handles outside the country". "We regret and apologise," the fast-food multinational said in a tweet, adding,"we honour and respect India and remain deeply committed to serving our customers and communities." This is the country we have called our home for the last 25 years, and we stand here to protect its legacy forever. We respect and honour everything the country has to offer. pic.twitter.com/8II6XuLxb0 — dominos_india (@dominos_india) February 8, 2022 × However, the damage was done as several users hit out against the company on social media. @dominos answer for your tweet on Kashmir is in the pictures… no more dominos for this life time… pic.twitter.com/iQf9jFpBei — Dial@Maximus (@Amitshivammehta) February 8, 2022 × @MfcPartha I think people have to take a stand . Boycott Hyundai, Kia, Pizza Hut, KFC, Dominos and all those who tweet on Kashmir from Pakistan handles . It's the company's responsibility to take action at the earliest and apologize. They think they can get away with this easily https://t.co/Mg733ID0OR — Sambeet Mohapatra (@Sambeet_M) February 8, 2022 × Dear @HyundaiIndia, @KFC_India, @dominos_india, @mcdonaldsindia, @PizzaHutIN, @KiaInd, @Maruti_Corp, @SubwayIndia Jammu & Kashmir was, is and shall forever remain an integral part of Hindustan. This the tweet. Please accept and tweet 🙏🏼 — 𝓙𝓲𝓽𝓮𝓼𝓱 𝓢𝓲𝓼𝓸𝓭𝓲𝔂𝓪 𝓙𝓪𝓲𝓷 (@sisodiyaJiteshP) February 9, 2022 × KIA also issued an apology over Pakistan's Kashmir solidarity day tweet saying that it has "taken note of unauthorised social media posts made by independently-owned dealer based outside the country" without naming Pakistan. Watch: Is Pakistan pushing corporates to peddle its anti-India agenda? "We deeply regret the offence caused by this unofficial social media activity," it said. Kia India Statement: pic.twitter.com/FKiUI2PXxt — Kia India (@KiaInd) February 8, 2022 × Japanese automaker Suzuki Motor Corporation also regretted "the hurt to sentiments" from "our dealers or business associates". Message from Suzuki Motor Corporation pic.twitter.com/zI05ImcGUU — Suzuki Motorcycle India (@suzuki2wheelers) February 8, 2022 × On Tuesday, the South Korean foreign minister said it "regretted the offence" caused to the people and government of India by the social media post. India had summoned the South Korean envoy to express "strong displeasure" over the "unacceptable" post. Also Read: Netizens explode after Pizza Hut joins KFC, Hyundai & Kia to support Pak on Kashmir After speaking to the South Korean foreign minister, EAM Jaishankar tweeted saying: "Received a call from ROK FM Chung Eui-yong today. Discussed bilateral and multilateral issues as also the Hyundai matter." The MEA said Hyundai Motors had conveyed its "deep regret" to the people of India while asserting that it does not comment on political or religious issues. (With inputs from Agencies)

Now, Dominos, KIA apologise for Kashmir post amid social media storm

Protests erupted in the southern Indian state of Karnataka over some government colleges in the state not allowing female students entry for wearing Hijab. Now, the controversy spiralled after right-wing groups took the issue and raised objections to Muslim girls wearing hijabs in class.

India: Protests against Hijab ban in colleges intensify in Southern Indian state of Karnataka

"BJP began winning after losing again and again. When we win, we try to connect to grassroots and leave no stone unturned in winning hearts," says Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during an big interview before assembly elections in 5 states of the country.

Big Interview: BJP tries to leave no stone unturned in winning hearts, says Indian PM Narendra Modi

<p>Indian envoy to United Nations T.S. Tirumurti has slammed Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council for its support to cross border terror and&nbsp;leadership eulogizing terrorists.</p>

<p>Speaking at the UNSC meet, he said, "As a country that has long borne the brunt of cross-border terrorism, including the 2008 Mumbai terror attack and the 2016 Pathankot terror act, with victims of both these dastardly acts yet to get justice, India is acutely aware of the human cost of terrorism and remains fully committed to bringing the perpetrators of these terror attacks to justice."</p>

<p>Pakistan continues to drag its feet on taking action against 26/11 perpetrators, even after 10 years. The attack was carried by Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/now-dominos-kia-apologise-for-kashmir-post-amid-social-media-storm-451601" hreflang="en">Now, Dominos, KIA apologise for Kashmir post amid social media storm</a></strong></p>

<p>Speaking at UNSC Briefing on ‘Threat to International Peace and&nbsp;Security Caused by Terrorist Acts’, envoy Tirumurti, "We should not forget the fact that, even after 20 years of September 11 attacks, we have leaders who, without any remorse, continue to defend Osama Bin Laden as a martyr".</p>

<p>Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan had called the Al Qaeda chief a martyr in the Pakistani parliament drawing global condemnation and shock.</p>

<p>Bin Laden was killed by American forces in Pakistan's Abbottabad, a compound that was less than a mile away from the country's 70-year-old Pakistan Military Academy.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-delegation-to-visit-pakistan-in-march-for-indus-commission-meet-451170" hreflang="en">Indian delegation to visit Pakistan in March for Indus Commission meet</a></strong></p>

<p>"We have been highlighting consistently the threat of terrorism in our neighborhood", India's UN envoy said, pointing, "these security fears have been further exacerbated by the changed political situation in Afghanistan." UNSC's Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team released earlier this month had raised concerns over continuous links between the Taliban, especially through the Haqqani Network, and Al Qaida.</p>

<p>The envoy said, "We have been reiterating the close links between proscribed terrorist entities under the 1267 Sanctions regime such as Lashkar-e-Taiba and other terror groups including the Jaish-e-Mohammad", however, "in spite of repeatedly flagging these concerns, the SG’s report has failed to take notice of these linkages".</p>

<p>He hoped that in future iterations of such reports, "inputs from all member states would be treated on an equal footing and an evidence-based and credible yardstick be applied by its authors." UN analytical report that was issued takes recommendations from various countries and is prone to politicization as well.</p>

<p>During the address, India also talked about the recent terror attacks through drones in UAE and Saudi Arabia, calling for the need to work "together to develop appropriate solutions" and "evolve global standards to address these threats." Both the west Asian countries have seen Yemen-based Houthis launching attacks. January saw a drone attack in UAE's capital Abu Dabhi in which 2 Indian Nationals also died.</p>

<p>India's external affairs minister Dr. S Jaishankar had given an eight-point action plan to the council to deal with terror last year. The&nbsp;key focus was on "no double standards" on dealing with the issue. Indian envoy Tirumurti is also the Chair of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) of the Security council.</p>


Indian envoy to United Nations T.S. Tirumurti has slammed Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council for its support to cross border terror and leadership eulogizing terrorists.

Indian envoy to United Nations T.S. Tirumurti has slammed Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council for its support to cross border terror and leadership eulogizing terrorists. Speaking at the UNSC meet, he said, "As a country that has long borne the brunt of cross-border terrorism, including the 2008 Mumbai terror attack and the 2016 Pathankot terror act, with victims of both these dastardly acts yet to get justice, India is acutely aware of the human cost of terrorism and remains fully committed to bringing the perpetrators of these terror attacks to justice." Pakistan continues to drag its feet on taking action against 26/11 perpetrators, even after 10 years. The attack was carried by Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba. Also read | Now, Dominos, KIA apologise for Kashmir post amid social media storm Speaking at UNSC Briefing on ‘Threat to International Peace and Security Caused by Terrorist Acts’, envoy Tirumurti, "We should not forget the fact that, even after 20 years of September 11 attacks, we have leaders who, without any remorse, continue to defend Osama Bin Laden as a martyr". Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan had called the Al Qaeda chief a martyr in the Pakistani parliament drawing global condemnation and shock. Bin Laden was killed by American forces in Pakistan's Abbottabad, a compound that was less than a mile away from the country's 70-year-old Pakistan Military Academy. Also read | Indian delegation to visit Pakistan in March for Indus Commission meet "We have been highlighting consistently the threat of terrorism in our neighborhood", India's UN envoy said, pointing, "these security fears have been further exacerbated by the changed political situation in Afghanistan." UNSC's Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team released earlier this month had raised concerns over continuous links between the Taliban, especially through the Haqqani Network, and Al Qaida. The envoy said, "We have been reiterating the close links between proscribed terrorist entities under the 1267 Sanctions regime such as Lashkar-e-Taiba and other terror groups including the Jaish-e-Mohammad", however, "in spite of repeatedly flagging these concerns, the SG’s report has failed to take notice of these linkages". He hoped that in future iterations of such reports, "inputs from all member states would be treated on an equal footing and an evidence-based and credible yardstick be applied by its authors." UN analytical report that was issued takes recommendations from various countries and is prone to politicization as well. During the address, India also talked about the recent terror attacks through drones in UAE and Saudi Arabia, calling for the need to work "together to develop appropriate solutions" and "evolve global standards to address these threats." Both the west Asian countries have seen Yemen-based Houthis launching attacks. January saw a drone attack in UAE's capital Abu Dabhi in which 2 Indian Nationals also died. India's external affairs minister Dr. S Jaishankar had given an eight-point action plan to the council to deal with terror last year. The key focus was on "no double standards" on dealing with the issue. Indian envoy Tirumurti is also the Chair of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) of the Security council.

'We have leaders who continue to defend Laden as a martyr', India's UN envoy at UNSC

<p>Two Indian Army teams with&nbsp;mountaineering experts have been mobilised in Palakkad in the southern Indian state of Kerala to attempt a complex rescue operation at a steep hillside crevice. Babu, a young trekker has been stuck in the narrow crevice for over 30 hours, at the Koormbachi hillock. He slipped while descending and his friends couldn’t help him to safety.</p>

<p>The trekker has been braving bad weather without food and water for 30 hours now.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Efforts on by <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Indian?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Indian</a> Defence forces to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RESCUE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RESCUE</a> trekker who has been stuck at a hillside crevice in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/malampuzha?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#malampuzha</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/palakkad?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#palakkad</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/kerala?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#kerala</a> for over 30hrs<a href="https://twitter.com/IndiaCoastGuard?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IndiaCoastGuard</a> helo conducted recce, but terrain &amp; winds proved challenging &amp; had to abort<br />
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<p>On Monday, Babu and three of his friends went on a trek near the Malampuzha area in Palakkad and scaled the Kurumbachi hillock. His friends alerted authorities. Fire brigade and Police were unable to rescue him. Videos from the spot show the trapped youngster signalling for help and asking for food and water. Efforts from National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel were not enough to rescue him.</p>

<p>On Tuesday afternoon, a Coast Guard helicopter flew over the hill and conducted an aerial recce. Another rescue mission is planned for Wednesday morning.</p>

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Hoping for the best <a href="https://twitter.com/adgpi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@adgpi</a> teams from TN &amp; KA, <a href="https://twitter.com/IndiaCoastGuard?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IndiaCoastGuard</a> chopper and drones from <a href="https://twitter.com/GAPL_Official?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GAPL_Official</a> mobilized to aid rescue<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Kerala?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Kerala</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/palakkad?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#palakkad</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RESCUE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RESCUE</a> <a href="https://t.co/qa77m4XjbF">https://t.co/qa77m4XjbF</a> <a href="https://t.co/XvDwpNGHQP">pic.twitter.com/XvDwpNGHQP</a></p>
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<p>Of the two army teams, the team from Wellington, Tamil Nadu arrived by late Tuesday. The team from Bengaluru is expected to reach by Wednesday morning. Garuda Aerospace, a private drone company based in Chennai has also mobilized two of their customized drones that will help carry payload (food and water) to the individual and also aid in carrying a rope or harness that would eventually help in his rescue.</p>

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Payload-carrying Drone meant to help deliver food &amp; water and also help provide a rope or harness to aid rescue<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Kerala?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Kerala</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RESCUE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RESCUE</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/India?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#India</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndianArmy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IndianArmy</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Help?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Help</a> <a href="https://t.co/b1uNONN40C">https://t.co/b1uNONN40C</a> <a href="https://t.co/oJGgdsERB6">pic.twitter.com/oJGgdsERB6</a></p>
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Two Indian Army teams with mountaineering experts have been mobilised in Palakkad in the southern Indian state of Kerala to attempt a complex rescue operation at a steep hillside crevice.

Two Indian Army teams with mountaineering experts have been mobilised in Palakkad in the southern Indian state of Kerala to attempt a complex rescue operation at a steep hillside crevice. Babu, a young trekker has been stuck in the narrow crevice for over 30 hours, at the Koormbachi hillock. He slipped while descending and his friends couldn’t help him to safety. The trekker has been braving bad weather without food and water for 30 hours now. Efforts on by #Indian Defence forces to #RESCUE trekker who has been stuck at a hillside crevice in #malampuzha #palakkad #kerala for over 30hrs@IndiaCoastGuard helo conducted recce, but terrain & winds proved challenging & had to abort Next attempt Wednesday morning #Help pic.twitter.com/yJDzAGA8bb — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) February 8, 2022 × On Monday, Babu and three of his friends went on a trek near the Malampuzha area in Palakkad and scaled the Kurumbachi hillock. His friends alerted authorities. Fire brigade and Police were unable to rescue him. Videos from the spot show the trapped youngster signalling for help and asking for food and water. Efforts from National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel were not enough to rescue him. On Tuesday afternoon, a Coast Guard helicopter flew over the hill and conducted an aerial recce. Another rescue mission is planned for Wednesday morning. Might look like a small hillock on drone shots... But it is quite a huge place.. indeed a challenge for rescue ops.. Hoping for the best @adgpi teams from TN & KA, @IndiaCoastGuard chopper and drones from @GAPL_Official mobilized to aid rescue#Kerala #palakkad #RESCUE https://t.co/qa77m4XjbF pic.twitter.com/XvDwpNGHQP — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) February 8, 2022 × Of the two army teams, the team from Wellington, Tamil Nadu arrived by late Tuesday. The team from Bengaluru is expected to reach by Wednesday morning. Garuda Aerospace, a private drone company based in Chennai has also mobilized two of their customized drones that will help carry payload (food and water) to the individual and also aid in carrying a rope or harness that would eventually help in his rescue. Chennai-based drone-as-a-service company @GAPL_Official has mobilized 2 pilots and 2 special drones from Chennai by road.. Payload-carrying Drone meant to help deliver food & water and also help provide a rope or harness to aid rescue#Kerala #RESCUE #India #IndianArmy #Help https://t.co/b1uNONN40C pic.twitter.com/oJGgdsERB6 — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) February 8, 2022 ×

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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is going to launch its first satellite of this year. The launch of EOS-4 on 14th February through a PSLV rocket will also be the first launch by the ISRO after a hiatus of six months.

India's ISRO announces the launch of 'Earth Observation Satellite' EOS-4 on 14th February

<p>After Tesla chief Elon Musk said he is "working through a lot of challenges with the government" in India, India's minister&nbsp;Krishna&nbsp;Pal Gujjar told Parliament that it won't be granting subsidies or relaxation in taxes to the company since it has no plans to setup its manufacturing unit in the country.</p>

<p>"Why should we favour a company which creates jobs in China and mints profit from our markets? Our Prime Minister has a vision for all such foreign companies, if you want to sell your product in our country, then manufacture them here," India's minister of state for&nbsp; heavy industries Krishna Pal Gujjar told India's lower house of Parliament.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/tesla-ceo-elon-musk-says-supply-chain-issues-can-slow-rollout-of-new-vehicles-449018">Also Read:&nbsp;Elon Musk says supply chain issues can slow rollout of new vehicles</a></p>

<p>Musk wants to sell his electric cars in India, however, he had asked for import duty cuts before entering the highly competitive Indian car market.</p>

<p>Gujjar however told India's Parliament, "If they manufacture their electric cars in China, thousands of jobs will be created there, not for Indian youths here."</p>

<p>The minister told lawmakers that Tesla hasn't taken part in any government schemes and that it only "wants to exploit our market to mint profit".</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/analysts-predict-next-12-months-could-be-most-lucrative-for-tesla-ceo-elon-musk-447913">Also Read:&nbsp;Analysts predict next 12 months could be most lucrative for Tesla CEO Elon Musk</a></p>

<p>Although the Indian electric car market is in its infancy, however, the Indian government had announced plans to promote the adoption of electric vehicles to reduce dependency on fossil fuels.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The government had also declared GST cut on electric cars from 12 per cent to 5 per cent and allowed GST reduction from 18 per cent to 5 per cent on charging stations for electric vehicles.</p>

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After Tesla chief Elon Musk said he is "working through a lot of challenges with the government" in India, India's minister Krishna Pal Gujjar told Parliament that it won't be granting subsidies or relaxation in taxes to the company since it has no plans to setup its manufacturing unit in the country.

After Tesla chief Elon Musk said he is "working through a lot of challenges with the government" in India, India's minister Krishna Pal Gujjar told Parliament that it won't be granting subsidies or relaxation in taxes to the company since it has no plans to setup its manufacturing unit in the country. "Why should we favour a company which creates jobs in China and mints profit from our markets? Our Prime Minister has a vision for all such foreign companies, if you want to sell your product in our country, then manufacture them here," India's minister of state for heavy industries Krishna Pal Gujjar told India's lower house of Parliament. Also Read: Elon Musk says supply chain issues can slow rollout of new vehicles Musk wants to sell his electric cars in India, however, he had asked for import duty cuts before entering the highly competitive Indian car market. Gujjar however told India's Parliament, "If they manufacture their electric cars in China, thousands of jobs will be created there, not for Indian youths here." The minister told lawmakers that Tesla hasn't taken part in any government schemes and that it only "wants to exploit our market to mint profit". Also Read: Analysts predict next 12 months could be most lucrative for Tesla CEO Elon Musk Although the Indian electric car market is in its infancy, however, the Indian government had announced plans to promote the adoption of electric vehicles to reduce dependency on fossil fuels. The government had also declared GST cut on electric cars from 12 per cent to 5 per cent and allowed GST reduction from 18 per cent to 5 per cent on charging stations for electric vehicles. (With inputs from Agencies)

Won't favour company which creates jobs in China and mints profit in India: Minister on Tesla cars

<p>Babu, the 24-year-old trekker was rescued by the Indian Army&nbsp;after being stuck at a steep hillside crevice, saying he felt reborn on Wednesday morning.</p>

<p>In a video, an elated Babu is seen encircled by the daring team of the Indian Army that successfully completed the rescue operation.</p>

<p>Thanking the Indian Army, Babu is seen planting kisses on the cheeks of the soldiers Deepak and Bala, who carried him to safety, at the hilltop. The enthusiastic rescue team is heard raising slogans hailing the Indian Army and Mother India.</p>

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Babu kisses and thanks soldiers Deepak and Bala who secured him, carried him to safety <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/India?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#India</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Indian?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Indian</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/bharatmatakijai?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#bharatmatakijai</a> <a href="https://t.co/z0IpZrYhZX">pic.twitter.com/z0IpZrYhZX</a></p>
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<p>Bringing to an end to a harrowing 43-hour-long wait, Indian Army teams from Wellington and Bengaluru managed to reach the trekker at the crevice&nbsp;by the steep hillside&nbsp;on Wednesday at around 9:30am.</p>

<p>After securing him with ropes and harness, the Army teams carried him to safety and provided first aid. Babu was visibly exhausted, after having starved for 43 hours, braving the day and night weather.</p>

<p aria-hidden="true">Babu, had been stuck at a narrow crevice at the Koormbachi hillock in Palakkad, Kerala, after he slipped and fell during a group trekking expedition he undertook on Monday.</p>

<p aria-hidden="true">Unable to rescue him, his fellow trekkers returned to the nearby town and alerted authorities. Teams from Kerala Police, Fire brigade, NDRF and an Indian Coast Guard helicopter had taken efforts to attempt a rescue on Tuesday. However, they couldn't accomplish the task&nbsp;as planned.</p>

<p aria-hidden="true">Having arrived in the late hours of Tuesday, the Army teams immediately commenced work and pulled off the rescue within 12 hours of their having reached the site.</p>

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Babu, the 24-year-old trekker was rescued by the Indian Army after being stuck at a steep hillside crevice, saying he felt reborn on Wednesday morning. In a video, an elated Babu is seen encircled by the daring team of the Indian Army that successfully completed the rescue operation.

Babu, the 24-year-old trekker was rescued by the Indian Army after being stuck at a steep hillside crevice, saying he felt reborn on Wednesday morning. In a video, an elated Babu is seen encircled by the daring team of the Indian Army that successfully completed the rescue operation. Thanking the Indian Army, Babu is seen planting kisses on the cheeks of the soldiers Deepak and Bala, who carried him to safety, at the hilltop. The enthusiastic rescue team is heard raising slogans hailing the Indian Army and Mother India. 24yr old trekker, Babu feels reborn, all thanks to @adgpi @IaSouthern Loud Chants of Indian Army ki Jai (all hail army) and Bharat mata ki jai at hilltop Babu kisses and thanks soldiers Deepak and Bala who secured him, carried him to safety #India #Indian #bharatmatakijai pic.twitter.com/z0IpZrYhZX — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) February 9, 2022 × Bringing to an end to a harrowing 43-hour-long wait, Indian Army teams from Wellington and Bengaluru managed to reach the trekker at the crevice by the steep hillside on Wednesday at around 9:30am. After securing him with ropes and harness, the Army teams carried him to safety and provided first aid. Babu was visibly exhausted, after having starved for 43 hours, braving the day and night weather. Babu, had been stuck at a narrow crevice at the Koormbachi hillock in Palakkad, Kerala, after he slipped and fell during a group trekking expedition he undertook on Monday. Unable to rescue him, his fellow trekkers returned to the nearby town and alerted authorities. Teams from Kerala Police, Fire brigade, NDRF and an Indian Coast Guard helicopter had taken efforts to attempt a rescue on Tuesday. However, they couldn't accomplish the task as planned. Having arrived in the late hours of Tuesday, the Army teams immediately commenced work and pulled off the rescue within 12 hours of their having reached the site.

Watch: Miracle hill rescue: Indian Trekker stuck in a hole for 43 hours saved by Army

<p>The bodies of seven Indian Army personnel who went missing after an avalanche struck near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Arunachal Pradesh have been recovered, the army said in a statement on Tuesday.</p>

<p>On February 6, the army personnel from the 19 Jammu and Kashmir Rifles were trapped after the avalanche hit the Kameng Sector.&nbsp;The personnel were part of a patrol team.</p>

<p>The area, located at an altitude of 14,500 feet had been witnessing inclement weather with heavy snowfall for the past few days.</p>

<p>Search and rescue operations, including airlifting specialised teams, had been launched immediately after the avalanche struck the Mummy Head area in the Tawang district where the soldiers were patrolling in sub-zero conditions.</p>

<p>Unfortunately, despite the best efforts of everyone involved, all seven have been confirmed dead, the army said in the statement.</p>

<p>"The area, located at an altitude of 14,500 feet, had been witnessing inclement weather with heavy snowfall since the last few days. The bodies of the soldiers are currently being transferred from the avalanche site to the nearest army medical facility for further formalities," the army said.</p>

<p>President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered their condolences to the bereaved families.</p>

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<p>President Ram Nath Kovind said the death of Army soldiers due to an avalanche in Arunachal Pradesh is a tragedy beyond words and offered condolences to their families.</p>

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<p>Arunachal Pradesh is generally divided into Kameng area on the west and rest of Arunachal Pradesh.</p>

<p>The army’s Eastern Command handles the 1,346-km-long LAC including Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh, bordering China.</p>

<p>This command has three corps — 33 Corps (Sikkim), 4 Corps (Kameng sector) and 3 Corps (Rest of Arunachal Pradesh) to handle the LAC.</p>

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The bodies of seven Indian Army personnel who went missing after an avalanche struck near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Arunachal Pradesh have been recovered, the army said in a statement on Tuesday.

The bodies of seven Indian Army personnel who went missing after an avalanche struck near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Arunachal Pradesh have been recovered, the army said in a statement on Tuesday. On February 6, the army personnel from the 19 Jammu and Kashmir Rifles were trapped after the avalanche hit the Kameng Sector. The personnel were part of a patrol team. The area, located at an altitude of 14,500 feet had been witnessing inclement weather with heavy snowfall for the past few days. Search and rescue operations, including airlifting specialised teams, had been launched immediately after the avalanche struck the Mummy Head area in the Tawang district where the soldiers were patrolling in sub-zero conditions. Unfortunately, despite the best efforts of everyone involved, all seven have been confirmed dead, the army said in the statement. "The area, located at an altitude of 14,500 feet, had been witnessing inclement weather with heavy snowfall since the last few days. The bodies of the soldiers are currently being transferred from the avalanche site to the nearest army medical facility for further formalities," the army said. President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered their condolences to the bereaved families. Sadddened by the loss of lives of Indian Army personnel due to an avalanche in Arunachal Pradesh. We will never forget their exemplary service to our nation. Condolences to the bereaved families. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 8, 2022 × President Ram Nath Kovind said the death of Army soldiers due to an avalanche in Arunachal Pradesh is a tragedy beyond words and offered condolences to their families. The death of soldiers due to an avalanche in Arunachal Pradesh is a tragedy beyond words. The brave soldiers laid down their lives for the service of the nation. Their selfless sacrifice will always be remembered. My condolences to their families. — President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) February 8, 2022 × Arunachal Pradesh is generally divided into Kameng area on the west and rest of Arunachal Pradesh. The army’s Eastern Command handles the 1,346-km-long LAC including Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh, bordering China. This command has three corps — 33 Corps (Sikkim), 4 Corps (Kameng sector) and 3 Corps (Rest of Arunachal Pradesh) to handle the LAC. (With inputs from agencies)

Seven Indian soldiers stuck in Arunachal avalanche found dead; PM, president offer condolences

<p>India’s finance minister (FM) Nirmala Sitharaman while announcing the Union Budget 2022 proposed to levy 30 per cent tax on income from crypto and digital assets.</p>

<p>The proposal came months after several reports claimed that India is intending to ban cryptocurrencies in the country</p>

<p>In her Budget speech on February 1, Sitharaman said, “There has been a phenomenal increase in transactions in virtual digital assets. The magnitude and frequency of these transactions have made it imperative to provide for a specific tax regime. Accordingly, for the taxation of virtual digital assets, I propose to provide that any income from transfer of any virtual digital asset (VDA) shall be taxed at the rate of 30 per cent.”</p>

<p>After presenting the budget, Sitharaman, at a press conference, said consultation is underway with stakeholders on digital assets, adding that there is no clarity yet on how the Government of India will regulate cryptocurrencies.</p>

<p><strong>Ashish Singhal, Co-chair Blockchain and Crypto Assets Council (BACC), Founder and CEO, CoinSwitch</strong>&nbsp;in an exclusive interview with&nbsp;<strong>Reema Sharma of Zee Media</strong>&nbsp;shared his views on tax on VDA and the future of cryptos in the country.</p>

<p><strong>FM Nirmala Sitharaman has categorically said that the term is 'Crypto' and not 'Crypto-currency' as being discussed in the common parlance. What is your view on it?</strong></p>

<p>The industry also wants crypto to be classified as an asset class. The world is moving towards a decentralized future. Tech revolution and&nbsp;crypto-assets&nbsp;play a functional role in building the disruptive decentralized world, aka Web3.0. Regulation of crypto assets is of paramount importance as Indian citizens need to have access to crypto-assets in a safe and secure manner. Crypto is better used as an asset instead of currency, considering India already has faster payment systems like UPI.</p>

<p><strong>In her Budget speech, the FM has said that income from virtual digital assets (VDA) will be taxed at 30%. How does the crypto biz interpret it?</strong></p>

<p>We see this as a positive development overall. What it does is that it removes all ambiguity. And signals that the government recognizes this industry. Now there are more nuances to this. Which is: could we look at taxing this at par with other assets like securities. These nuances need to be worked out. The industry is hopeful that the government will work with the industry on some of these finer aspects.</p>

<p><strong>The tax on VDA will be levied from 2023. How does it affect crypto investors this year?</strong></p>

<p>We are still studying the fine print and would advise crypto investors to consult their CA’s.</p>

<p><strong>FM has said the Reserve Bank of India is soon going to introduce a Digital Rupee. How can we understand Digital Rupee in light of Crypto and vice-versa?</strong></p>

<p>We definitely see this as a positive step. Leads to a clear demarcation between the currency (legal tender) and other crypto assets. It addresses concerns about the stability of the monetary system while allowing cryptos and other digital assets to innovate.</p>


India’s finance minister (FM) Nirmala Sitharaman while announcing the Union Budget 2022 proposed to levy 30 per cent tax on income from crypto and digital assets.

India’s finance minister (FM) Nirmala Sitharaman while announcing the Union Budget 2022 proposed to levy 30 per cent tax on income from crypto and digital assets. The proposal came months after several reports claimed that India is intending to ban cryptocurrencies in the country In her Budget speech on February 1, Sitharaman said, “There has been a phenomenal increase in transactions in virtual digital assets. The magnitude and frequency of these transactions have made it imperative to provide for a specific tax regime. Accordingly, for the taxation of virtual digital assets, I propose to provide that any income from transfer of any virtual digital asset (VDA) shall be taxed at the rate of 30 per cent.” After presenting the budget, Sitharaman, at a press conference, said consultation is underway with stakeholders on digital assets, adding that there is no clarity yet on how the Government of India will regulate cryptocurrencies. Ashish Singhal, Co-chair Blockchain and Crypto Assets Council (BACC), Founder and CEO, CoinSwitch in an exclusive interview with Reema Sharma of Zee Media shared his views on tax on VDA and the future of cryptos in the country. FM Nirmala Sitharaman has categorically said that the term is 'Crypto' and not 'Crypto-currency' as being discussed in the common parlance. What is your view on it? The industry also wants crypto to be classified as an asset class. The world is moving towards a decentralized future. Tech revolution and crypto-assets play a functional role in building the disruptive decentralized world, aka Web3.0. Regulation of crypto assets is of paramount importance as Indian citizens need to have access to crypto-assets in a safe and secure manner. Crypto is better used as an asset instead of currency, considering India already has faster payment systems like UPI. In her Budget speech, the FM has said that income from virtual digital assets (VDA) will be taxed at 30%. How does the crypto biz interpret it? We see this as a positive development overall. What it does is that it removes all ambiguity. And signals that the government recognizes this industry. Now there are more nuances to this. Which is: could we look at taxing this at par with other assets like securities. These nuances need to be worked out. The industry is hopeful that the government will work with the industry on some of these finer aspects. The tax on VDA will be levied from 2023. How does it affect crypto investors this year? We are still studying the fine print and would advise crypto investors to consult their CA’s. FM has said the Reserve Bank of India is soon going to introduce a Digital Rupee. How can we understand Digital Rupee in light of Crypto and vice-versa? We definitely see this as a positive step. Leads to a clear demarcation between the currency (legal tender) and other crypto assets. It addresses concerns about the stability of the monetary system while allowing cryptos and other digital assets to innovate.

How will tax on virtual digital assets impact Crypto investors in India? CoinSwitch CEO answers

India has summoned the South Korean ambassador and lodged a strong protest over the social media posts by Hyundai Pakistan on the so-called Kashmir solidarity day.

India summoned South Korean envoy to lodge a powerful protest over Hyundai Pakistan's Kashmir post

<p>China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) is reportedly attempting to build a rapport with Tibetan population along Line of Actual Control (LAC)&nbsp;in efforts to boost its border capabilities. These efforts even include deployment of PLA cooks to teach Tibetan families how to cook 'Chinese dishes', according to reports.</p>

<p>The development was mentioned in a report of an official Chinese portal, said the reports. The report was about situation in a Chinese village by the name of Yumai. It is China's last big border village located just kilometres from Upper Subansiri district in India's Arunachal Pradesh. The village is part of Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR).</p>

<p>The PLA's courting of the villagers is being seen as part of a strategy to ensure they are on China's side in case of a border conflict with India.</p>

<p>In 2017, Chinese President Xi Jinping had written a letter to Tibetan herders in the village. In the letter, Xi&nbsp;mentioned herders being 'guardians of Chinese territory'. He also said that he hoped that herders will 'motivate' others.</p>

<p>Now, Chinese Army appears to have taken steps in this direction, going by the developments mentioned in the report. Chinese soldiers have been instructed to call on the elderly in Yumai village to look to their general comfort and safety. Cooks from Chinese Army are teaching Tibetan household to cook 'Chinese' dishes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The report says that even five 'homestays' have been set up for tourists. These rooms have wifi, oxygen generators and TVs. Military doctors visit the village twice a week to tend to the sick.</p>

<p>The 'three-person township' expanded to one having 20 residents in 1999 and 30 in 2009. As per reports in Chinese media, the village has 200 residents now.</p>


China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) is reportedly attempting to build a rapport with Tibetan population along Line of Actual Control (LAC) in efforts to boost its border capabilities.

China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) is reportedly attempting to build a rapport with Tibetan population along Line of Actual Control (LAC) in efforts to boost its border capabilities. These efforts even include deployment of PLA cooks to teach Tibetan families how to cook 'Chinese dishes', according to reports. The development was mentioned in a report of an official Chinese portal, said the reports. The report was about situation in a Chinese village by the name of Yumai. It is China's last big border village located just kilometres from Upper Subansiri district in India's Arunachal Pradesh. The village is part of Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR). The PLA's courting of the villagers is being seen as part of a strategy to ensure they are on China's side in case of a border conflict with India. In 2017, Chinese President Xi Jinping had written a letter to Tibetan herders in the village. In the letter, Xi mentioned herders being 'guardians of Chinese territory'. He also said that he hoped that herders will 'motivate' others. Now, Chinese Army appears to have taken steps in this direction, going by the developments mentioned in the report. Chinese soldiers have been instructed to call on the elderly in Yumai village to look to their general comfort and safety. Cooks from Chinese Army are teaching Tibetan household to cook 'Chinese' dishes. The report says that even five 'homestays' have been set up for tourists. These rooms have wifi, oxygen generators and TVs. Military doctors visit the village twice a week to tend to the sick. The 'three-person township' expanded to one having 20 residents in 1999 and 30 in 2009. As per reports in Chinese media, the village has 200 residents now.

Is Chinese army 'cultivating' villagers along its border with India for help in potential conflicts?

India on Tuesday summoned South Korean Ambassador Chang Jae-bok and lodged a strong protest over the controversial social media posts by Hyundai Pakistan on Kashmir.

India summons South Korean envoy over Hyundai Pakistan's Kashmir post

<p>In what marks the resumption of rocket launch activity after a hiatus of six months, the Indian Space Research Organization has announced its first launch of the year 2022 - a PSLV Rocket.</p>

<p>The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, regarded as ISRO's most reliable and proven rocket is scheduled to launch three satellites at 5:59 am on Monday, February 14th. However, it must be noted that this exact launch time is subject to weather conditions.</p>

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<p>This mission PSLV-C52 will be launching an earth observation satellite (EOS-04), weighing 1710 kg into a sun-synchronous polar orbit of 529 km. EOS-04 is a Radar Imaging Satellite designed to provide high-quality images under all weather conditions for applications such as Agriculture, Forestry &amp; Plantations, Soil Moisture and&nbsp;Hydrology, and Flood mapping.</p>

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Not sure if media would be permitted to Sriharikota , it's been 2yr+ hiatus.. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/India?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#India</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/isro?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#isro</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/pslv?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#pslv</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rocket?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Rocket</a> <a href="https://t.co/7lVEcyVFVF">pic.twitter.com/7lVEcyVFVF</a></p>
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<p>According to ISRO, the rocket will also carry two small satellites as co-passengers. They include one student satellite (INSPIREsat-1) from Indian Institute of Space Science &amp; Technology (IIST) in association with the Laboratory of Atmospheric &amp; Space Physics at the University of Colorado, Boulder, and a technology demonstrator satellite (INS-2TD) from ISRO, which is a precursor to India-Bhutan Joint Satellite (INS-2B).</p>

<p>The countdown process of 25 hours and 30 minutes leading to the launch would commence at 04:29 hours on February 13, 2022, after authorization by the Launch Authorization Board, ISRO said.</p>

<p>It is important to note that 2022 is a busy year for ISRO, with upto 19 missions being planned in this calendar year. This will comprise eight Launch vehicle(rocket) missions, seven Spacecraft(satellite) missions, and four technology demonstration missions. Later this year, ISRO will also be launching India's third Lunar exploration mission Chandrayaan-3. According to the Minister who handles the Space domain, this launch is scheduled for August.</p>

<p>ISRO's launch activity had been disrupted since early 2020 after the pandemic began to spread in India. Many of ISRO's ambitious missions were delayed during 2021 and 2022, owing to the pandemic, its related restrictions, and challenges.</p>

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In what marks the resumption of rocket launch activity after a hiatus of six months, the Indian Space Research Organization has announced its first launch of the year 2022 - a PSLV Rocket.

In what marks the resumption of rocket launch activity after a hiatus of six months, the Indian Space Research Organization has announced its first launch of the year 2022 - a PSLV Rocket. The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, regarded as ISRO's most reliable and proven rocket is scheduled to launch three satellites at 5:59 am on Monday, February 14th. However, it must be noted that this exact launch time is subject to weather conditions. This mission PSLV-C52 will be launching an earth observation satellite (EOS-04), weighing 1710 kg into a sun-synchronous polar orbit of 529 km. EOS-04 is a Radar Imaging Satellite designed to provide high-quality images under all weather conditions for applications such as Agriculture, Forestry & Plantations, Soil Moisture and Hydrology, and Flood mapping. So #ValentinesDay it is... That's quite an auspicious start for the launch calendar year 2022 @isro ✨❤️ Its special given how it's happng after a 6-month break... Not sure if media would be permitted to Sriharikota , it's been 2yr+ hiatus.. #India #isro #pslv #Rocket pic.twitter.com/7lVEcyVFVF — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) February 8, 2022 × According to ISRO, the rocket will also carry two small satellites as co-passengers. They include one student satellite (INSPIREsat-1) from Indian Institute of Space Science & Technology (IIST) in association with the Laboratory of Atmospheric & Space Physics at the University of Colorado, Boulder, and a technology demonstrator satellite (INS-2TD) from ISRO, which is a precursor to India-Bhutan Joint Satellite (INS-2B). The countdown process of 25 hours and 30 minutes leading to the launch would commence at 04:29 hours on February 13, 2022, after authorization by the Launch Authorization Board, ISRO said. It is important to note that 2022 is a busy year for ISRO, with upto 19 missions being planned in this calendar year. This will comprise eight Launch vehicle(rocket) missions, seven Spacecraft(satellite) missions, and four technology demonstration missions. Later this year, ISRO will also be launching India's third Lunar exploration mission Chandrayaan-3. According to the Minister who handles the Space domain, this launch is scheduled for August. ISRO's launch activity had been disrupted since early 2020 after the pandemic began to spread in India. Many of ISRO's ambitious missions were delayed during 2021 and 2022, owing to the pandemic, its related restrictions, and challenges.

ISRO to launch all-weather radar imaging satellite, two small satellites on Feb 14

<p>The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday is hearing the petitions filed by five girls studying in a college located in the Udupi district. They are questioning the hijab restriction in college.</p>

<p>The issue began in January at a government PU College in Udupi where six students who attended classes wearing headscarves were asked to leave the campus.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The row has now spread to a few other colleges in nearby Kundapur and Byndoor. A&nbsp;group of girls staged a demonstration at Bannimantapa (Mysuru) in favour of the hijab.</p>

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<p>Amid the ongoing controversy over wearing hijab to college, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday has asked all concerned to keep the peace and let children study.</p>

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<p>Bommai said, "All the concerned people (in the Udupi hijab row) should keep the peace and let children study. The matter will be presented in High Court today, let`s wait for it."</p>

<p>The state's Home Minister Araga Jnanendra on Tuesday while appealing for peace said no one should give an opportunity to use the police force.</p>

<p>"You (students) are all educated, you have to think about your future. After two years of COVID-19, this year classes have been conducted in a good way. This is the time for you to prepare for your exams that are coming up in a couple of months," Jnanendra said.</p>

<p>Noting that religious forces behind such incidents have to be quelled and everyone should think about the country, the minister in a video statement said, "we should all stand together as brothers, as the children of this country. Uniform is a sign of equality. Educational institutions are not the place for practicing our religion or to showcase our costumes."</p>

<p>"Everyone should maintain peace. Don't give an opportunity to use the police force. I appeal to parents to guide their children and let's all work towards colleges functioning in a peaceful manner," he added.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday is hearing the petitions filed by five girls studying in a college located in the Udupi district. They are questioning the hijab restriction in college.

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday is hearing the petitions filed by five girls studying in a college located in the Udupi district. They are questioning the hijab restriction in college. The issue began in January at a government PU College in Udupi where six students who attended classes wearing headscarves were asked to leave the campus. The row has now spread to a few other colleges in nearby Kundapur and Byndoor. A group of girls staged a demonstration at Bannimantapa (Mysuru) in favour of the hijab. Also read | Teacher loses her job for wearing a hijab in Canada's Quebec Amid the ongoing controversy over wearing hijab to college, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday has asked all concerned to keep the peace and let children study. Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai orders closure of all high schools and colleges for next three days in the State, amid ongoing hijab row pic.twitter.com/3WErWxztWi — ANI (@ANI) February 8, 2022 × Bommai said, "All the concerned people (in the Udupi hijab row) should keep the peace and let children study. The matter will be presented in High Court today, let`s wait for it." The state's Home Minister Araga Jnanendra on Tuesday while appealing for peace said no one should give an opportunity to use the police force. "You (students) are all educated, you have to think about your future. After two years of COVID-19, this year classes have been conducted in a good way. This is the time for you to prepare for your exams that are coming up in a couple of months," Jnanendra said. Noting that religious forces behind such incidents have to be quelled and everyone should think about the country, the minister in a video statement said, "we should all stand together as brothers, as the children of this country. Uniform is a sign of equality. Educational institutions are not the place for practicing our religion or to showcase our costumes." "Everyone should maintain peace. Don't give an opportunity to use the police force. I appeal to parents to guide their children and let's all work towards colleges functioning in a peaceful manner," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Karnataka hijab row: From dress code to protests, what really is the issue?

<p>India on Tuesday summoned the South Korean envoy over a social media post of Hyundai’s Pakistan unit supporting Pakistan engineered ‘Kashmir Solidarity Day’.</p>

<p>In a statement, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said that India’s “strong displeasure on the unacceptable social media post” by Hyundai Pakistan was expressed to the Indian Ambassador in Seoul.</p>

<p>“Ambassador of Republic of Korea was summoned by MEA yesterday. Strong displeasure of government on unacceptable social media post by Hyundai Pakistan was conveyed to him,” the MEA said in a statement.</p>

<p>The MEA said that it welcomes investments by foreign companies in various sectors, but it also expected them to refrain from making misleading comments on India’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.</p>

<p>Earlier in the day, India’s foreign minister S Jaishankar received a call from South Korea's foreign minister Chung Eui-yong, where the controversial matter was discussed.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, car manufacturer Hyundai said it regrets the offence caused to Indians due to an 'unauthorised'&nbsp;tweet from the account of its Pakistan partner.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/kfc-pakistan-post-on-kashmir-starts-hyundai-like-controversy-451266">Now, did KFC just join Pakistan's Kashmir bandwagon after Hyundai and Kia?</a></p>

<p>“As a business policy, Hyundai Motor Company does not comment on political or religious issues in any specific region. We deeply regret any offence caused to the people of India by this unofficial social media activity,” Hyundai said in a Twitter post on Tuesday.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Is Pakistan pushing corporates to peddle its anti-India agenda?</strong></p>

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<p>Hyundai has been facing calls for a boycott by hundreds of social media users in India over the Kashmir post.</p>

<p>The social media users said the company must apologise for being insensitive to India’s position on the decades-old dispute over Kashmir.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Saturday, Hyundai Pakistan's social media handles shared posts in solidarity with the "Kashmiri brothers" in their "struggle for freedom". The social media posts were later removed.</p>

<p>Pakistan observes February 5 as ‘Kashmir Solidarity Day’ to show its support for the separatist movement in Kashmir.</p>

<p>(With inputs from agencies)</p>


India on Tuesday summoned the South Korean envoy over a social media post of Hyundai’s Pakistan unit supporting Pakistan engineered ‘Kashmir Solidarity Day’. In a statement, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said that India’s “strong displeasure on the unacceptable social media post” by Hyundai Pakistan was expressed to the Indian Ambassador in Seoul.

India on Tuesday summoned the South Korean envoy over a social media post of Hyundai’s Pakistan unit supporting Pakistan engineered ‘Kashmir Solidarity Day’. In a statement, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said that India’s “strong displeasure on the unacceptable social media post” by Hyundai Pakistan was expressed to the Indian Ambassador in Seoul. “Ambassador of Republic of Korea was summoned by MEA yesterday. Strong displeasure of government on unacceptable social media post by Hyundai Pakistan was conveyed to him,” the MEA said in a statement. The MEA said that it welcomes investments by foreign companies in various sectors, but it also expected them to refrain from making misleading comments on India’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Earlier in the day, India’s foreign minister S Jaishankar received a call from South Korea's foreign minister Chung Eui-yong, where the controversial matter was discussed. Received a call from ROK FM Chung Eui-yong today. Discussed bilateral and multilateral issues as also the Hyundai matter. — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) February 8, 2022 × Meanwhile, car manufacturer Hyundai said it regrets the offence caused to Indians due to an 'unauthorised' tweet from the account of its Pakistan partner. Also read | Now, did KFC just join Pakistan's Kashmir bandwagon after Hyundai and Kia? “As a business policy, Hyundai Motor Company does not comment on political or religious issues in any specific region. We deeply regret any offence caused to the people of India by this unofficial social media activity,” Hyundai said in a Twitter post on Tuesday. Watch | Is Pakistan pushing corporates to peddle its anti-India agenda? Hyundai has been facing calls for a boycott by hundreds of social media users in India over the Kashmir post. The social media users said the company must apologise for being insensitive to India’s position on the decades-old dispute over Kashmir. On Saturday, Hyundai Pakistan's social media handles shared posts in solidarity with the "Kashmiri brothers" in their "struggle for freedom". The social media posts were later removed. Pakistan observes February 5 as ‘Kashmir Solidarity Day’ to show its support for the separatist movement in Kashmir. (With inputs from agencies)

India takes tough stand over Hyundai Pakistan's post on Kashmir, summons South Korean envoy

<p>The envoy of Kyrgyz Republic Asein Isaev has said that India and Iran are working to prove&nbsp;Central Asian countries "own part" in the Chabahar port with the aim to smoothen the transport of goods.</p>

<p>Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Envoy Isaev said,"If we are going to use Chabahar port, the duration of delivery of good from India to Kyrgyzstan will be just two&nbsp;weeks from the current 30 or 45 days using different ports."&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>India is participating in the development of the first phase of the Shahid Behesti Terminal, Chabahar Port in cooperation with the Iranian government since December of 2018 port has handled 160 vessels, 14,420 TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units) and 3.2 million tons of bulk and general cargo.</p>

<p>Calling India Central Asia summit as "historic" he highlighted how it can strengthen ties. The first summit too took place last month and it has been decided that a summit-level meet will take place every two&nbsp;years. He also spoke on the situation in Afghanistan and said, "We would like to involve Afghanistan in India Central Asia process. We can live together in the region."</p>

<p><strong>WION:</strong> How do you view the India Central Asia summit?</p>

<p><strong>Asein Isaev:</strong> The summit is a historic event. When I arrived in India, before my arrival, I imagined India as ancient and incredible.</p>

<p>I am from Central Asia, Kyrgyzstan and I am interested in history, I know about trade and&nbsp;cultural exchanges.</p>

<p>One of the most prominent exchanges of culture was between India and Central Asia. But for decades, ties between India and Central Asia was unfortunately interrupted.</p>

<p>This year the&nbsp;head of states of five&nbsp;central Asian countries and India's PM connected together and thought how we can restore historical ties and that is how&nbsp;the historic event took place. It is a&nbsp;nice opportunity that has come&nbsp;30 years of establishment of ties during India's 75th Independence anniversary.</p>

<p>Our President has visited India six&nbsp;times, leaders of Central Aisa have visited India many times while the Indian president and PM visited our country as well. India's PM&nbsp;suggested the summit format, dialogue between India and Central Asia.&nbsp; The top of the dialogue was the meeting of the head of state. Central Asia has this format with US, EU, Japan and Korea. I know some other countries would like to have ​dialogue but it has not happened. It has happened with India and will see how we can further strengthen this format. All in all it is a&nbsp;landmark.</p>

<p><strong>WION:</strong> How will it help strengthen ties. When can we expect the next summit. Will Kyrgyzstan be keen to host the summit?</p>

<p><strong>Asein Isaev: </strong>Heads of state agreed that this summit will take place every two&nbsp;years and is an important outcome of the summit.</p>

<p>We have historic links and no problem and decided on concrete issues. Next time one of the Central Asian countries will host it and Kyrgyzstan will happy to host such a huge event but it will be decided through diplomatic channels.</p>

<p>We had ministerial dialogue in December and EAM Jaishankar had that time suggested some kind of picture on how the summit can be organized. Every two&nbsp;years the summit will happen but also every year minister of external affairs, minister of defence, minister of commerce and culture and tourism will meet. When they will meet, the focus will be on concrete outcomes. This is the mechanism and after two&nbsp;years we will report during the summit.</p>

<p><strong>WION:</strong> How do you&nbsp;see India Kyrgyzstan ties?</p>

<p><strong>Asein Isaev: </strong>Bilaterally we have very good relations and now in Central Asia we have seen integration.</p>

<p>Leaders gather every year and even more and have their own integration process. We have joint projects and we can realiSe it with huge and big countries like India.</p>

<p>India and Central Asia have security cooperation, we have joint military exercises, we have a joint mountain research centre in Bishkek, we have more 50,000 Indian students in Kyrgyzstan and I am very proud about it.&nbsp;Our government is very careful about&nbsp;them. Even now our minister of education asked universities how Indian students are being taken care of. Indian students are happy in the country and many have reached high ranking positions.</p>

<p>To strengthen historic ties, we need to have economic ties. I have noted, big interest from Indian businesses in my country. Four&nbsp;delegations have come to my country from India. They connected with local businesses and have their own projects like hospitals, agriculture and&nbsp;railway.</p>

<p>Our honey and dry fruits are popular in your country. Kyrgyz people are keen to work with Indians. India is helping in high impact projects worth $30 million. We understand India is a developing country. We appreciate India's help and its remarkable. We will build schools and bridges. $200 million (Line of credit) LOC is being extended by India and if this agreement will be signed, it will very good to strengthen business ties.</p>

<p>More big countries could come to my country as part of the LOC. &nbsp;We have the same position on several issues and this LOC can be used in ecological projects like green energy.</p>

<p><strong>WION:</strong> On connectivity, will your country be keen to use Chabahar port?</p>

<p><strong>Asein Isaev:</strong> Connectivity is one of the main issues. The Government&nbsp;of Central Asian countries and India must build&nbsp;conditions to ease connections. If we going to use the Chabahar port, the duration of delivery of goods from India to Kyrgyzstan will be just two&nbsp;weeks from the current 30 or 45 days using different ports.</p>

<p>India and the Iranian government would like to provide their own part in Chabahar. There will be part for Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan....we can use that part ourselves. From Mumbai to Chabahar to Turkmenistan to Uzbekistan to Kyrgyzstan, we agreed processes should not be complicated to cross borders, customs etc. It's a good thing and a lot of businesses are keen that it happens soon. The minister of transports will meet and discuss details.</p>

<p><strong>WION: </strong>On Afghanistan, what kind of conversation did you have&nbsp;at the summit?&nbsp;How much is it a worry for you?</p>

<p><strong>Asein Isaev: </strong>We are talking about India and Central Asia, as one region with both sides being close to each other. But how can we talk about the region without mentioning&nbsp;Afghanistan?</p>

<p>Afghanistan is part and even the heart of Central Asia. Afghanistan in the future can be part of the India-Central Asia dialogue. It is a&nbsp;natural part of Central Asia and if we have a stable peaceful state in Afghanistan, it will help trade.</p>

<p>From India to Kyrgyzstan via Afghanistan is just 1000 KMs. In the past, our ancestors have done business via Afghanistan. Our leaders at the summit agreed that Afghanistan is a natural part of the relations. Hope no external players will impact Afghanistan.</p>

<p>It is a&nbsp;&nbsp;brother country for us and we should respect their sovereignty. All heads of state agreed to support and help. Kyrgyzstan has extended humanitarian aid just like India has. We would like to involve Afghanistan in India-Central Asia process, it should be one of us. We can live together in the region.</p>


The envoy of Kyrgyz Republic Asein Isaev has said that India and Iran are working to prove Central Asian countries "own part" in the Chabahar port with the aim to smoothen the transport of goods.

The envoy of Kyrgyz Republic Asein Isaev has said that India and Iran are working to prove Central Asian countries "own part" in the Chabahar port with the aim to smoothen the transport of goods. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Envoy Isaev said,"If we are going to use Chabahar port, the duration of delivery of good from India to Kyrgyzstan will be just two weeks from the current 30 or 45 days using different ports." India is participating in the development of the first phase of the Shahid Behesti Terminal, Chabahar Port in cooperation with the Iranian government since December of 2018 port has handled 160 vessels, 14,420 TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units) and 3.2 million tons of bulk and general cargo. Calling India Central Asia summit as "historic" he highlighted how it can strengthen ties. The first summit too took place last month and it has been decided that a summit-level meet will take place every two years. He also spoke on the situation in Afghanistan and said, "We would like to involve Afghanistan in India Central Asia process. We can live together in the region." WION: How do you view the India Central Asia summit? Asein Isaev: The summit is a historic event. When I arrived in India, before my arrival, I imagined India as ancient and incredible. I am from Central Asia, Kyrgyzstan and I am interested in history, I know about trade and cultural exchanges. One of the most prominent exchanges of culture was between India and Central Asia. But for decades, ties between India and Central Asia was unfortunately interrupted. This year the head of states of five central Asian countries and India's PM connected together and thought how we can restore historical ties and that is how the historic event took place. It is a nice opportunity that has come 30 years of establishment of ties during India's 75th Independence anniversary. Our President has visited India six times, leaders of Central Aisa have visited India many times while the Indian president and PM visited our country as well. India's PM suggested the summit format, dialogue between India and Central Asia. The top of the dialogue was the meeting of the head of state. Central Asia has this format with US, EU, Japan and Korea. I know some other countries would like to have dialogue but it has not happened. It has happened with India and will see how we can further strengthen this format. All in all it is a landmark. WION: How will it help strengthen ties. When can we expect the next summit. Will Kyrgyzstan be keen to host the summit? Asein Isaev: Heads of state agreed that this summit will take place every two years and is an important outcome of the summit. We have historic links and no problem and decided on concrete issues. Next time one of the Central Asian countries will host it and Kyrgyzstan will happy to host such a huge event but it will be decided through diplomatic channels. We had ministerial dialogue in December and EAM Jaishankar had that time suggested some kind of picture on how the summit can be organized. Every two years the summit will happen but also every year minister of external affairs, minister of defence, minister of commerce and culture and tourism will meet. When they will meet, the focus will be on concrete outcomes. This is the mechanism and after two years we will report during the summit. WION: How do you see India Kyrgyzstan ties? Asein Isaev: Bilaterally we have very good relations and now in Central Asia we have seen integration. Leaders gather every year and even more and have their own integration process. We have joint projects and we can realiSe it with huge and big countries like India. India and Central Asia have security cooperation, we have joint military exercises, we have a joint mountain research centre in Bishkek, we have more 50,000 Indian students in Kyrgyzstan and I am very proud about it. Our government is very careful about them. Even now our minister of education asked universities how Indian students are being taken care of. Indian students are happy in the country and many have reached high ranking positions. To strengthen historic ties, we need to have economic ties. I have noted, big interest from Indian businesses in my country. Four delegations have come to my country from India. They connected with local businesses and have their own projects like hospitals, agriculture and railway. Our honey and dry fruits are popular in your country. Kyrgyz people are keen to work with Indians. India is helping in high impact projects worth $30 million. We understand India is a developing country. We appreciate India's help and its remarkable. We will build schools and bridges. $200 million (Line of credit) LOC is being extended by India and if this agreement will be signed, it will very good to strengthen business ties. More big countries could come to my country as part of the LOC. We have the same position on several issues and this LOC can be used in ecological projects like green energy. WION: On connectivity, will your country be keen to use Chabahar port? Asein Isaev: Connectivity is one of the main issues. The Government of Central Asian countries and India must build conditions to ease connections. If we going to use the Chabahar port, the duration of delivery of goods from India to Kyrgyzstan will be just two weeks from the current 30 or 45 days using different ports. India and the Iranian government would like to provide their own part in Chabahar. There will be part for Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan....we can use that part ourselves. From Mumbai to Chabahar to Turkmenistan to Uzbekistan to Kyrgyzstan, we agreed processes should not be complicated to cross borders, customs etc. It's a good thing and a lot of businesses are keen that it happens soon. The minister of transports will meet and discuss details. WION: On Afghanistan, what kind of conversation did you have at the summit? How much is it a worry for you? Asein Isaev: We are talking about India and Central Asia, as one region with both sides being close to each other. But how can we talk about the region without mentioning Afghanistan? Afghanistan is part and even the heart of Central Asia. Afghanistan in the future can be part of the India-Central Asia dialogue. It is a natural part of Central Asia and if we have a stable peaceful state in Afghanistan, it will help trade. From India to Kyrgyzstan via Afghanistan is just 1000 KMs. In the past, our ancestors have done business via Afghanistan. Our leaders at the summit agreed that Afghanistan is a natural part of the relations. Hope no external players will impact Afghanistan. It is a brother country for us and we should respect their sovereignty. All heads of state agreed to support and help. Kyrgyzstan has extended humanitarian aid just like India has. We would like to involve Afghanistan in India-Central Asia process, it should be one of us. We can live together in the region.

Central Asian countries to get stake in Chabahar port, says Kyrgyz envoy Isaev

<p>In a bizarre development, a case has been filed against a fish at the Parawada police station in Indian city of Visakhapatnam. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The fish seems to have reportedly attacked a fisherman Joganna, which led to his death. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The incident happened when Joganna was fishing in the Parawada area off the coast of Visakhapatnam on last Wednesday. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The police were informed about the incident by the other fishermen, who accompanied Joganna during the fishing. &nbsp;</p>

<p>A team of five fishermen from Muthyalamma Palem had ventured into the sea. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>At the time of fishing, when Joganna got down in the water for some reason, he was attacked by a Black Marlin (Kommu Konam)&nbsp;fish. This marine animal has a sharp nose and a sword-like thorn. It hit him in the ribs. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Joganna started bleeding profusely. He lost his life while being shifted to a nearby hospital. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The police have filed a case against the fish under section 174. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>According to the procedures and sections of the Indian Penal code, the police have filed the case against the fish and conducted the investigation. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Abdus Saleem, a lawyer, said that a case can be filed against the fish for the incident as per legal procedures and sections. But it is not possible to take action against it. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


In a bizarre development, a case has been filed against a fish at the Parawada police station in Indian city of Visakhapatnam. The fish seems to have reportedly attacked a fisherman Joganna, which led to his death.

In a bizarre development, a case has been filed against a fish at the Parawada police station in Indian city of Visakhapatnam. The fish seems to have reportedly attacked a fisherman Joganna, which led to his death. The incident happened when Joganna was fishing in the Parawada area off the coast of Visakhapatnam on last Wednesday. The police were informed about the incident by the other fishermen, who accompanied Joganna during the fishing. A team of five fishermen from Muthyalamma Palem had ventured into the sea. Also Read | World Glacier melting update: There's less ice in them than estimated earlier, says study At the time of fishing, when Joganna got down in the water for some reason, he was attacked by a Black Marlin (Kommu Konam) fish. This marine animal has a sharp nose and a sword-like thorn. It hit him in the ribs. Joganna started bleeding profusely. He lost his life while being shifted to a nearby hospital. The police have filed a case against the fish under section 174. Also Read: Does paracetamol’s use pose any risk? Study makes the striking revelation According to the procedures and sections of the Indian Penal code, the police have filed the case against the fish and conducted the investigation. Abdus Saleem, a lawyer, said that a case can be filed against the fish for the incident as per legal procedures and sections. But it is not possible to take action against it. (With inputs from agencies)

Police case filed against fish for killing fisherman in India’s Visakhapatnam

<p>The annual meeting of the Permanent Indus Commission (PIC) will take place in Pakistan from 1st to 3rd March, with an Indian delegation led by India’s Indus Commissioner, P.K. Saxena, due to visit the country.</p>

<p>According to sources, the delegation is expected to leave around February 28th and return on March 4th. This will be the 117th meeting of the commission led by the commissioners from both sides.</p>

<p>Under the Indus water treaty of 1960, the commissioners were required to meet annually to discuss issues. The last meeting took place in Delhi from March 23rd to 24th.</p>

<p>Those talks came after a gap of two and a half years due to the COVID-19 crisis. Before the 2021 Delhi talks, talks between the two Indus commissioners happened in Lahore in August 2018.</p>

<p>The Pakistani delegation will be led by its Commissioner for Indus Waters, Syed Muhammad Mehr Ali Shah, who visited Delhi last year.</p>

<p>A number of routine matters will be discussed. Last year's meeting saw the Indian side emphasise that the designs of two Indian projects—Pakal Dul (1000 MW) and Lower Kalnai (48 MW) are fully compliant with the provisions of the Treaty.</p>

<p>Pakistan's side requested India's share of information on the design of other Indian hydropower projects being planned to be developed.</p>

<p>Under the Indus water treaty of 1960, the waters of 3 eastern rivers (Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi) were allocated to India for unrestricted use, while the waters of 3 western rivers (Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab) went to Pakistan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Additionally, New Delhi has the right to generate hydroelectricity through the run of the river projects on the 3 western rivers, subject to specific criteria for design.</p>

<p>Under the treaty, Pakistan can raise objections to the design of Indian hydroelectric projects on Western rivers. In the past, several issues have been resolved, but either side can go to neutral experts or courts.</p>

<p>The talks are one of the few bilateral institutions that continues to work despite no major government-to-government talks or conversation. Pilgrim movements from both sides have been seen, with Indian Sikh and Hindu pilgrims visiting holy places in Pakistan and vice versa.</p>

<p>Both sides continue to exchange lists of prisoners and nuclear installations on 1st January and 1st July as envisaged under the 2008 and 1988 pacts. After the 2019 removal of special status for the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan downgraded diplomatic ties. Before that, Indian PM Modi had made a surprise visit to Pakistan in December 2015, but that was followed by the Uri terror attack, leading to a stalemate in ties.</p>


The annual meeting of the Permanent Indus Commission (PIC) will take place in Pakistan from 1st to 3rd March, with an Indian delegation led by India’s Indus Commissioner, P.

The annual meeting of the Permanent Indus Commission (PIC) will take place in Pakistan from 1st to 3rd March, with an Indian delegation led by India’s Indus Commissioner, P.K. Saxena, due to visit the country. According to sources, the delegation is expected to leave around February 28th and return on March 4th. This will be the 117th meeting of the commission led by the commissioners from both sides. Under the Indus water treaty of 1960, the commissioners were required to meet annually to discuss issues. The last meeting took place in Delhi from March 23rd to 24th. Those talks came after a gap of two and a half years due to the COVID-19 crisis. Before the 2021 Delhi talks, talks between the two Indus commissioners happened in Lahore in August 2018. The Pakistani delegation will be led by its Commissioner for Indus Waters, Syed Muhammad Mehr Ali Shah, who visited Delhi last year. A number of routine matters will be discussed. Last year's meeting saw the Indian side emphasise that the designs of two Indian projects—Pakal Dul (1000 MW) and Lower Kalnai (48 MW) are fully compliant with the provisions of the Treaty. Pakistan's side requested India's share of information on the design of other Indian hydropower projects being planned to be developed. Under the Indus water treaty of 1960, the waters of 3 eastern rivers (Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi) were allocated to India for unrestricted use, while the waters of 3 western rivers (Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab) went to Pakistan. Additionally, New Delhi has the right to generate hydroelectricity through the run of the river projects on the 3 western rivers, subject to specific criteria for design. Under the treaty, Pakistan can raise objections to the design of Indian hydroelectric projects on Western rivers. In the past, several issues have been resolved, but either side can go to neutral experts or courts. The talks are one of the few bilateral institutions that continues to work despite no major government-to-government talks or conversation. Pilgrim movements from both sides have been seen, with Indian Sikh and Hindu pilgrims visiting holy places in Pakistan and vice versa. Both sides continue to exchange lists of prisoners and nuclear installations on 1st January and 1st July as envisaged under the 2008 and 1988 pacts. After the 2019 removal of special status for the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan downgraded diplomatic ties. Before that, Indian PM Modi had made a surprise visit to Pakistan in December 2015, but that was followed by the Uri terror attack, leading to a stalemate in ties.

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