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The harshest period of cold, called 'Chilai Kalan' started today in India's Kashmir Valley. The temperatures have hit sub-zero in most of the parts of the region. Srinagar witnessed the coldest night at minus 6 degrees while Gulmarg at Minus 9.&nbsp;

For the unversed, the 40-day long 'Chillai Kalan' starts on December 21. It is followed by a 20-day long 'Chillai Khurd' and a 10-day-long 'Chilla Bachha' later.&nbsp;

The famous Drang waterfall next to Gulmarg has completely frozen due to minus temperatures. Hundreds of tourists are visiting the waterfall to see what we have seen in films mostly. The place is being called the winter wonderland.&nbsp;

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"It is very beautiful. I haven't seen anything like this before. I always wanted to come to Kashmir and I wasn't expecting it to be so beautiful but it's breathtaking haven't seen a frozen waterfall before, I travel across the world but this is something very unique. You have to see this place as u r missing out on something great if you haven't," said Sindhu, a tourist.&nbsp;

The severity of the cold is such that many lakes, rivers, waterfalls and other water bodies have completely frozen across the Kashmir valley.&nbsp;

Ladakh has also been witnessing severe cold waves. Drass, one of the coldest places in the world, recorded a temperature at minus 19.7 degrees.&nbsp;

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"I have come for the first time and it's very beautiful. I haven't seen anything like this and it's truly a wonderland. I have travelled many parts but this is surely the best. I am enjoying it with my daughter, it's her idea to bring me here," said Mrs Sethi, who is a tourist.&nbsp;

The Met has predicted that the weather will remain dry for the next one week in Kashmir Valley and there would be a further dip in the temperatures.&nbsp;

The harshest period of cold, called 'Chilai Kalan' started today in India's Kashmir Valley. The temperatures have hit sub-zero in most of the parts of the region.

The harshest period of cold, called 'Chilai Kalan' started today in India's Kashmir Valley. The temperatures have hit sub-zero in most of the parts of the region. Srinagar witnessed the coldest night at minus 6 degrees while Gulmarg at Minus 9. For the unversed, the 40-day long 'Chillai Kalan' starts on December 21. It is followed by a 20-day long 'Chillai Khurd' and a 10-day-long 'Chilla Bachha' later. The famous Drang waterfall next to Gulmarg has completely frozen due to minus temperatures. Hundreds of tourists are visiting the waterfall to see what we have seen in films mostly. The place is being called the winter wonderland. IN PICS | Northern India in grip of cold wave, more snowfall predicted "It is very beautiful. I haven't seen anything like this before. I always wanted to come to Kashmir and I wasn't expecting it to be so beautiful but it's breathtaking haven't seen a frozen waterfall before, I travel across the world but this is something very unique. You have to see this place as u r missing out on something great if you haven't," said Sindhu, a tourist. The severity of the cold is such that many lakes, rivers, waterfalls and other water bodies have completely frozen across the Kashmir valley. Ladakh has also been witnessing severe cold waves. Drass, one of the coldest places in the world, recorded a temperature at minus 19.7 degrees. ALSO READ | Santa arrives early in Kashmir, a 125-year-old church restored to original glory "I have come for the first time and it's very beautiful. I haven't seen anything like this and it's truly a wonderland. I have travelled many parts but this is surely the best. I am enjoying it with my daughter, it's her idea to bring me here," said Mrs Sethi, who is a tourist. The Met has predicted that the weather will remain dry for the next one week in Kashmir Valley and there would be a further dip in the temperatures.

India: Kashmir's water bodies freeze as harshest cold period called 'Chilai Kalan' starts

Even as severe foreign exchange crisis torments Sri Lanka, the price hike of petrol and diesel has worsened the situation in the island country. &nbsp;&nbsp;

In order to seek respite, the government has started negotiations with India and Oman to come up with credit lines for purchases of fuel. &nbsp;

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The price of petrol has reached Rs 171 per litre and diesel has touched Rs 121 in the country. The development has led to a hue and cry in the nation. &nbsp; &nbsp;

State oil entity of Sri Lanka and local subsidiary of the Indian Oil Corporation had hiked the prices. &nbsp;

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Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), which is run by state, had been urging the government to hike prices but it did not allow the rise since October. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Now, the CPC raised the price of petrol by Rs 20 and diesel by Rs 10. Petrol 95 Octane’s price has been increased by Rs 23. It has now reached Rs 207 per litre. The Petrol 95 Octane of Lanka IOC (LIOC), which is the subsidiary of Indian Oil Corporation in the country, will cost three rupees more than that of the CPC. &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Even as severe foreign exchange crisis torments Sri Lanka, the price hike of petrol and diesel has worsened the situation in the island country. In order to seek respite, the government has started negotiations with India and Oman to come up with credit lines for purchases of fuel.

Even as severe foreign exchange crisis torments Sri Lanka, the price hike of petrol and diesel has worsened the situation in the island country. In order to seek respite, the government has started negotiations with India and Oman to come up with credit lines for purchases of fuel. Also Read | 'Queen of Asia': World's largest corundum sapphire pebble unveiled in Sri Lanka The price of petrol has reached Rs 171 per litre and diesel has touched Rs 121 in the country. The development has led to a hue and cry in the nation. State oil entity of Sri Lanka and local subsidiary of the Indian Oil Corporation had hiked the prices. Also Read: After suspending solar power project, Chinese ambassador goes on charm offensive in Jaffna Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), which is run by state, had been urging the government to hike prices but it did not allow the rise since October. Now, the CPC raised the price of petrol by Rs 20 and diesel by Rs 10. Petrol 95 Octane’s price has been increased by Rs 23. It has now reached Rs 207 per litre. The Petrol 95 Octane of Lanka IOC (LIOC), which is the subsidiary of Indian Oil Corporation in the country, will cost three rupees more than that of the CPC. (With inputs from agencies)

Petrol, diesel price hike in Sri Lanka forces govt to seek help from India, Oman

20 YouTube channels and two websites were banned by the Indian government under the Information and Technology (IT) Act for allegedly running ‘anti-India’ propaganda from Pakistan.

20 YouTube channels, two websites taken down for ‘anti-India’ propaganda

India's capital New Delhi continued to shiver under cold wave condition as the minimum temperature dropped to 3.3 degrees Celsius, the lowest so far this season, according to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). This has forced the authorities to issue yellow alert in the city.

Authorities issue yellow alert in New Delhi as temperatures dip

In a major boost to the country`s air defence capabilities, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is deploying the first squadron of the S-400 air defence missile system in the western Punjab sector.

"The first squadron is being deployed in the Punjab sector. The batteries of the first squadron would be capable of taking care of aerial threats from both Pakistan and China," government sources told ANI.

Parts of the Russian missile system had started reaching India earlier this month and the unit is expected to be operationalized in the next few weeks, they said.

The S-400 air defence system was contracted for by India in a deal worth around Rs 35,000 crore and five squadrons would be provided to India for tacking air threats from up to 400 km.

The first squadron deliveries are expected to be complete by the end of this year. Sources said the equipment is being brought to India through both sea and air routes.

Sources said after the first squadron is deployed, the Air Force would start focusing on the Eastern borders along with providing resources for training of personnel within the country. Indian Air Force officers and personnel have trained in Russia on the system.

The air defence system would give India an edge in South Asian skies as they would be able to take out enemy aircraft and cruise missiles from a 400 km distance.

The S-400 missile defence system is equipped with four different missiles which can engage enemy aircraft, ballistic missiles, and AWACS planes at 400 km, 250 km, the medium-range 120 km and the short-range 40 km.

Due to tough bargaining and negotiations, India managed to bring down the S-400 price by almost a billion dollars, sources said.&nbsp;

In a major boost to the country`s air defence capabilities, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is deploying the first squadron of the S-400 air defence missile system in the western Punjab sector.

In a major boost to the country`s air defence capabilities, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is deploying the first squadron of the S-400 air defence missile system in the western Punjab sector. "The first squadron is being deployed in the Punjab sector. The batteries of the first squadron would be capable of taking care of aerial threats from both Pakistan and China," government sources told ANI. Parts of the Russian missile system had started reaching India earlier this month and the unit is expected to be operationalized in the next few weeks, they said. The S-400 air defence system was contracted for by India in a deal worth around Rs 35,000 crore and five squadrons would be provided to India for tacking air threats from up to 400 km. The first squadron deliveries are expected to be complete by the end of this year. Sources said the equipment is being brought to India through both sea and air routes. Sources said after the first squadron is deployed, the Air Force would start focusing on the Eastern borders along with providing resources for training of personnel within the country. Indian Air Force officers and personnel have trained in Russia on the system. The air defence system would give India an edge in South Asian skies as they would be able to take out enemy aircraft and cruise missiles from a 400 km distance. The S-400 missile defence system is equipped with four different missiles which can engage enemy aircraft, ballistic missiles, and AWACS planes at 400 km, 250 km, the medium-range 120 km and the short-range 40 km. Due to tough bargaining and negotiations, India managed to bring down the S-400 price by almost a billion dollars, sources said.

India deploys first S-400 air defence system in Punjab sector, to take care of aerial threats from China, Pak

The main political parties of Indian union territory Jammu and Kashmir have rejected the proposal given by the delimitation commission in New Delhi. The Commission proposes six additional seats for the Jammu region and one for Kashmir Valley.

This would make total seats in Jammu 43 and in Kashmir Valley, 47 and nine seats are proposed for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs).

Former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, in a tweet said, that the proposal is "unacceptable". He tweeted, "The draft recommendation of the J&amp;K delimitation commission is unacceptable. The distribution of newly created assembly constituencies with 6 going to Jammu &amp; only 1 to Kashmir is not justified by the data of the 2011 census."

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"It is deeply disappointing that the commission appears to have allowed the political agenda of the BJP to dictate its recommendations rather than the data which should have been it's only consideration. Contrary to the promised "scientific approach" it’s a political approach," he added.&nbsp;

The People Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti also rejected the proposal and said, "My apprehensions about the Delimitation Commission weren't misplaced. They want to pitch people against each other by ignoring the population census &amp; preposing 6 seats for one region &amp; only one for Kashmir."

The PDP spokesperson while speaking to the media said "our apprehensions have come true".&nbsp;

"We have heard about the proposals that Delimitation Commission has put forward for Jammu Kashmir. This simply reflects what we have been saying for long. It's been done by BJP and how ththe eir party could gain out of it," PDP spokesperson Said Suhail Bukhari said. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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"That is why commission has proposed 6 seats for Jammu and 1 seat for Kashmir, which is no way is justified. The agenda of BJP and today’s government is to divide the people in Jammu Kashmir on a regional and religions basis. The Commision has proven our party President Mehbooba Mufti right and we are rejecting this proposal," he added.&nbsp;

The newly formed J&amp;K Apni Party also in a tweet said that they reject the proposal of the delimitation commission. The tweet said, "This is outrightly unacceptable to us. Apni Party demands a fair delimitation exercise without any bias, taking population and districts as the base. We strongly demand the GoI to intervene."

The main political parties of Indian union territory Jammu and Kashmir have rejected the proposal given by the delimitation commission in New Delhi. The Commission proposes six additional seats for the Jammu region and one for Kashmir Valley.

The main political parties of Indian union territory Jammu and Kashmir have rejected the proposal given by the delimitation commission in New Delhi. The Commission proposes six additional seats for the Jammu region and one for Kashmir Valley. This would make total seats in Jammu 43 and in Kashmir Valley, 47 and nine seats are proposed for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs). Former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, in a tweet said, that the proposal is "unacceptable". He tweeted, "The draft recommendation of the J&K delimitation commission is unacceptable. The distribution of newly created assembly constituencies with 6 going to Jammu & only 1 to Kashmir is not justified by the data of the 2011 census." ALSO READ | Santa arrives early in Kashmir, a 125-year-old church restored to original glory "It is deeply disappointing that the commission appears to have allowed the political agenda of the BJP to dictate its recommendations rather than the data which should have been it's only consideration. Contrary to the promised "scientific approach" it’s a political approach," he added. The People Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti also rejected the proposal and said, "My apprehensions about the Delimitation Commission weren't misplaced. They want to pitch people against each other by ignoring the population census & preposing 6 seats for one region & only one for Kashmir." The PDP spokesperson while speaking to the media said "our apprehensions have come true". "We have heard about the proposals that Delimitation Commission has put forward for Jammu Kashmir. This simply reflects what we have been saying for long. It's been done by BJP and how ththe eir party could gain out of it," PDP spokesperson Said Suhail Bukhari said. IN PICS | Northern India in grip of cold wave, more snowfall predicted "That is why commission has proposed 6 seats for Jammu and 1 seat for Kashmir, which is no way is justified. The agenda of BJP and today’s government is to divide the people in Jammu Kashmir on a regional and religions basis. The Commision has proven our party President Mehbooba Mufti right and we are rejecting this proposal," he added. The newly formed J&K Apni Party also in a tweet said that they reject the proposal of the delimitation commission. The tweet said, "This is outrightly unacceptable to us. Apni Party demands a fair delimitation exercise without any bias, taking population and districts as the base. We strongly demand the GoI to intervene."

Political parties in Jammu and Kashmir react to delimitation proposal

Omicron spreads its wings in India as confirmed tally of the variant shots up to 37. Meanwhile, India's vaccination drive also catches pace.

India's Omicron case tally reach 37; Vaccination drive also catches pace

Months after a devastating second wave of coronavirus infections, which led to the deaths of more than 200, 000 people, India's health ministry has now reported their first two cases of Omicron covid variant. WION's principal correspondent Sidhant Sibal brings in more on this.

Omicron variant detected in India, Health Ministry advises not to panic

Two COVID-19 cases of the Omicron variant have been detected in India, the Health Ministry said on Thursday. Both the cases have been reported in Karnataka with the patients being two men aged 66 and 46.

Omicron variant detected in India, both cases from southern state Karnataka

Two people from India's Karnataka have been tested positive for the newly found Omicron variant of COVID-19. The variant was first detected in South Africa and was recently declared 'Variant of Concern' by World Health Organisation (WHO).

Two Cases Of Omicron variant detected in India's Karnataka

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Two cases of Omicron COVID-19 variant detected in Karnataka: Indian Health Ministry

People living in north India are reeling under severe cold waves. It's no surprise that the capital recorded its coldest morning on Sunday, the mercury dipped to 3.3 degrees Celsius which has forced authorities to issue a yellow alert.

India's capital Delhi records season's coldest morning with 3.3 degree Celsius

India's capital Delhi records season's coldest morning with 3.3 degree Celsiu

With Christmas around the corner, Santa has already arrived with a gift for the Christian community living in Srinagar. A 125-year-old church called St Lukes was shut for the last 30 years and in a dilapidated condition. The church after three decades will again reverberate with Christmas carols and prayers.

The Christian community living in the valley are excited and happy that the church has been restored. St Lukes Church was established in the year 1896 by two Christian men called Arthur and Ernest Neve. And the church is a great example of the composite culture of the Kashmir Valley which dates back centuries.&nbsp;

"The government asked us everything they should be doing. It was only done after consultations with us. We are all very happy and it's like a dream come true. And not only for Christians but I think the locals who live around the area are happy that the church will have prayers again. The church was established in 1896 and it shows the history of Christianity in Kashmir. A lot of people don't know that Christians live in Kashmir but they are also surprised. With this, the message of brotherhood is sent across. There would be service over there on Christmas. We will have carol service and prayer there," said Reverend Eric in Srinagar.&nbsp;

Under the smart city project, the St Lukes church has been brought back to its original glory. The Jammu and Kashmir government took the initiative to restore the church on the auspicious occasion of Christmas and threw the church open to the public. It took hundreds of artisans and labourers to restore this heritage site. With Gothic architecture, the Interiors of the church are unique as they have an amalgamation of Kashmir's craftsmanship like Khatamband Ceiling with the Gothic Walls.&nbsp;

"It's a 125-year-old church, it was established in 1896 by two people named Arthur and Ernest Neve. It's a beautiful structure of gothic architecture. It's slightly different from the usual architecture we have in Kashmir. The inside interiors of the church have a Khatamband ceiling which is unique to Kashmir. It was in dilapidated condition and there were structural issues. The main structural issues have been restored. Its external facade has been restored. It has a three-floor bell tower which has also been restored. Besides that, we have used the local craftsmen to redo the place. I am happy that under the smart city project we have managed to restore this. We have done it with consultations with the local Christian community. The structure of this place is unique and it definitely will be one of the new landmarks to visit in Srinagar city," said Athar Amin, Commissioner SMC.&nbsp;

The government also plans to keep this heritage church a must-go place for the visitors coming to Kashmir Valley. The Government has plans to restore all heritage structures in the Kashmir Valley to boost tourism.&nbsp;

With Christmas around the corner, Santa has already arrived with a gift for the Christian community living in Srinagar. A 125-year-old church called St Lukes was shut for the last 30 years and in a dilapidated condition.

With Christmas around the corner, Santa has already arrived with a gift for the Christian community living in Srinagar. A 125-year-old church called St Lukes was shut for the last 30 years and in a dilapidated condition. The church after three decades will again reverberate with Christmas carols and prayers. The Christian community living in the valley are excited and happy that the church has been restored. St Lukes Church was established in the year 1896 by two Christian men called Arthur and Ernest Neve. And the church is a great example of the composite culture of the Kashmir Valley which dates back centuries. "The government asked us everything they should be doing. It was only done after consultations with us. We are all very happy and it's like a dream come true. And not only for Christians but I think the locals who live around the area are happy that the church will have prayers again. The church was established in 1896 and it shows the history of Christianity in Kashmir. A lot of people don't know that Christians live in Kashmir but they are also surprised. With this, the message of brotherhood is sent across. There would be service over there on Christmas. We will have carol service and prayer there," said Reverend Eric in Srinagar. Under the smart city project, the St Lukes church has been brought back to its original glory. The Jammu and Kashmir government took the initiative to restore the church on the auspicious occasion of Christmas and threw the church open to the public. It took hundreds of artisans and labourers to restore this heritage site. With Gothic architecture, the Interiors of the church are unique as they have an amalgamation of Kashmir's craftsmanship like Khatamband Ceiling with the Gothic Walls. "It's a 125-year-old church, it was established in 1896 by two people named Arthur and Ernest Neve. It's a beautiful structure of gothic architecture. It's slightly different from the usual architecture we have in Kashmir. The inside interiors of the church have a Khatamband ceiling which is unique to Kashmir. It was in dilapidated condition and there were structural issues. The main structural issues have been restored. Its external facade has been restored. It has a three-floor bell tower which has also been restored. Besides that, we have used the local craftsmen to redo the place. I am happy that under the smart city project we have managed to restore this. We have done it with consultations with the local Christian community. The structure of this place is unique and it definitely will be one of the new landmarks to visit in Srinagar city," said Athar Amin, Commissioner SMC. The government also plans to keep this heritage church a must-go place for the visitors coming to Kashmir Valley. The Government has plans to restore all heritage structures in the Kashmir Valley to boost tourism.

Santa arrives early in Kashmir, a 125-year-old church restored to original glory

The Indian coast guard has seized 77 kg of heroin from a Pakistani fishing boat off the coast of Gujarat. The seized drugs were worth approximately $ 4 billion.

India: Pakistani fishing boat carrying drug apprehended off Gujarat coast

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Gujarat coast officials have caught six crew members from a Pakistani fishing boat who were carrying 77 kg of heroin in the Indian waters.<o:p></o:p>

Indian Coast Guard, along with Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS), seized these drugs from the Pakistani fishing boat. <o:p></o:p>

The seized drugs are nearly worth 4000 million (INR 400 crores).<o:p></o:p>

“The @IndiaCoastGuard in a joint Ops with ATS Gujarat has apprehended one Pak Fishing Boat "Al Huseini" with 06 crew in Indian waters carrying 77 kgs heroin worth approx 400 crs,” PRO Defence Gujarat confirmed in a tweet.

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Officials have now brought the boat to the coast of Jakhau in the Kutch district of Gujarat&nbsp;for further investigation.<o:p></o:p>

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This is not the first time such an incident has taken place. Last month, the ATS had seized a similar drug consignment that was worth 6,000 million.<o:p></o:p>

Similarly, in April 2021, the Coast Guard and ATS had carried out a similar operation in which eight Pakistan nationals were caught near the coast of Jakhau in Kutch. These men were carrying nearly 30 kg of heroin in Indian waters.<o:p></o:p>

Gujarat coast officials have caught six crew members from a Pakistani fishing boat who were carrying 77 kg of heroin in the Indian waters. Indian Coast Guard, along with Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS), seized these drugs from the Pakistani fishing boat.

Gujarat coast officials have caught six crew members from a Pakistani fishing boat who were carrying 77 kg of heroin in the Indian waters. Indian Coast Guard, along with Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS), seized these drugs from the Pakistani fishing boat. The seized drugs are nearly worth 4000 million (INR 400 crores). “The @IndiaCoastGuard in a joint Ops with ATS Gujarat has apprehended one Pak Fishing Boat "Al Huseini" with 06 crew in Indian waters carrying 77 kgs heroin worth approx 400 crs,” PRO Defence Gujarat confirmed in a tweet. The @IndiaCoastGuard in a joint Ops with ATS #Gujarat has apprehended one Pak Fishing Boat "Al Huseini" with 06 crew in Indian🇮🇳 waters carrying 77 kgs #heroin worth approx 400 crs Boat brought to Jakhau for further investigation@PMO_NaMo @NIA_India @AjaybhattBJP4UK @ANI pic.twitter.com/W3Ahfb33vu — PRO Defence Gujarat (@DefencePRO_Guj) December 20, 2021 × Officials have now brought the boat to the coast of Jakhau in the Kutch district of Gujarat for further investigation. This is not the first time such an incident has taken place. Last month, the ATS had seized a similar drug consignment that was worth 6,000 million. Similarly, in April 2021, the Coast Guard and ATS had carried out a similar operation in which eight Pakistan nationals were caught near the coast of Jakhau in Kutch. These men were carrying nearly 30 kg of heroin in Indian waters.

Gujarat officials arrest six people from Pakistani boat for smuggling 77 kg of heroin

A shocking and little disturbing "monkeys vs dogs" story has gone viral on social media as it has been reported that monkeys allegedly killed more than 250 puppies in Beed, a district in Indian state Maharashtra.

A shocking and little disturbing "monkeys vs dogs" story has gone viral on social media as it has been reported that monkeys allegedly killed more than 250 puppies in Beed, a district in Indian state Maharashtra. Media reports have mentioned that the incident happened in Beed's Majalgaon after some dogs mauled an infant monkey to death in a village called Lavool, which is around 10 kilometres away from Majalgaon. ALSO READ | Indian city Srinagar freezes at minus 6 degrees; hit by a severe cold wave Viral Version As per the media reports, a group of monkeys killed around 250 puppies in an act of revenge. Media reports stated that the incident happened after some stray dogs were said to have mauled an infant monkey to death. Reports added that the monkeys are taking revenge by killing small pups by throwing them from heights, such as trees or buildings. Monkeys have reportedly started attacking small kids in the area. ALSO READ | Rare sighting: Barn owl shows up in Indian state, gets rescued Fact Check There's no confirmation that the dogs have actually attacked or killed any infant of monkey. The reports are based on hearsay rather than evidence. Although, the ground report has confirmed that monkeys have been taking the pups to the rooftops of building in the area, but no one can confirm that they threw the puppies from heights. It has been understood that monkeys left the pups on rooftops alone and they might have died of hunger. Locals have said that they are terrorised by the monkeys and they do not go on the rooftops often. The can be a possible reason why the puppies were left unnoticed and died. Some incidents have happened of monkeys taking the puppies on the trees, from where the canines might have fallen and died. The reports have mentioned that the locals have contacted forest department officials to get rid of monkeys by catching them. However, the authorities have failed to do so.

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All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Director Dr Randeep Guleria said on Sunday that in view of rising COVID-19 cases in the United Kingdom, India should prepare itself for any eventuality.&nbsp;

"We should prepare and hope that things are not as bad as in the United Kingdom. We need more data on Omicron. Whenever there is a surge in cases in other parts of the world, we need to monitor it closely and be prepared for any eventuality.&nbsp; It is better to stay prepared than to get caught off-guard," said Guleria while talking to ANI.

India has so far reported over 100 cases of Omicron.The new variant of COVID-19 was first reported to the World Health Organisation (WHO) from South Africa on November 25.&nbsp;

As per the WHO, the first known confirmed B.1.1.529 infection was from a specimen collected on November 9 this year.On November 26, the WHO named the new COVID-19 variant B.1.1.529, which has been detected in South Africa, as `Omicron`. The WHO has classified Omicron as a `variant of concern`.

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Director Dr Randeep Guleria said on Sunday that in view of rising COVID-19 cases in the United Kingdom, India should prepare itself for any eventuality.

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Director Dr Randeep Guleria said on Sunday that in view of rising COVID-19 cases in the United Kingdom, India should prepare itself for any eventuality. "We should prepare and hope that things are not as bad as in the United Kingdom. We need more data on Omicron. Whenever there is a surge in cases in other parts of the world, we need to monitor it closely and be prepared for any eventuality. It is better to stay prepared than to get caught off-guard," said Guleria while talking to ANI. India has so far reported over 100 cases of Omicron.The new variant of COVID-19 was first reported to the World Health Organisation (WHO) from South Africa on November 25. As per the WHO, the first known confirmed B.1.1.529 infection was from a specimen collected on November 9 this year.On November 26, the WHO named the new COVID-19 variant B.1.1.529, which has been detected in South Africa, as `Omicron`. The WHO has classified Omicron as a `variant of concern`.

Omicron: We should prepare and hope things are not as bad as in UK, says AIIMS chief

India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with his counterparts from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan&nbsp;over the weekend to discuss concerns about Afghanistan.<o:p></o:p>

Jaishankar said the leaders got together to discuss "a truly inclusive and representative government, the fight against terrorism and drug trafficking, ensuring unhindered humanitarian assistance, and preserving the rights of women, children, and the minorities".

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The ministers also discussed the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan and what can be done to protect Afghans and citizens of neighbouring countries from the crisis, especially considering Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan share borders with Afghanistan.<o:p></o:p>

"We all also share deep-rooted historical and civilisational ties with Afghanistan," Jaishankar said while talking to his counterparts. "We must find ways of helping the people of Afghanistan."<o:p></o:p>

The leaders talked about the impact the Afghan crisis can and is having on the economies of their own home country. They "reiterated strong support for a peaceful, secure and stable Afghanistan while emphasising the respect for sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity, and non-interference in its internal affairs," a joint statement said.

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It has also been decided that the participating nations will continue providing humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan in order to ensure that the locals there do not suffer due to the ongoing crisis. They have also decided to stay updated and continue close consultation regarding the situation in Afghanistan.<o:p></o:p>

They also stressed upon the importance of UNSC Resolution 2593 (2021). This resolutions states that the territory of Afghan should not be used for sheltering, training, planning, financing or carrying out acts of terror.<o:p></o:p>

Talking about the importance of defence and security related consultations among nations, the ministers "condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and reiterated that providing safe haven, using terrorist proxies for cross-border terrorism, terror financing, arms and drugs trafficking, dissemination of a radical ideology, and abuse of cyber space to spread disinformation and incite violence goes against the basic principles of humanity and international relations".<o:p></o:p>

They also used this opportunity to urge international leaders and organisations to come together to help fight terrorism on a global level and follow UNSC resolutions, Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, and FATF standards, the joint statement said.<o:p></o:p>

India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with his counterparts from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan over the weekend to discuss concerns about Afghanistan.

India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with his counterparts from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan over the weekend to discuss concerns about Afghanistan. Jaishankar said the leaders got together to discuss "a truly inclusive and representative government, the fight against terrorism and drug trafficking, ensuring unhindered humanitarian assistance, and preserving the rights of women, children, and the minorities". Also read | Afghanistan, connectivity discussed during meet between EAM Jaishankar, Tajik FM The ministers also discussed the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan and what can be done to protect Afghans and citizens of neighbouring countries from the crisis, especially considering Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan share borders with Afghanistan. "We all also share deep-rooted historical and civilisational ties with Afghanistan," Jaishankar said while talking to his counterparts. "We must find ways of helping the people of Afghanistan." The leaders talked about the impact the Afghan crisis can and is having on the economies of their own home country. They "reiterated strong support for a peaceful, secure and stable Afghanistan while emphasising the respect for sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity, and non-interference in its internal affairs," a joint statement said. Also read | Indian PM gets highest civilian honour of Bhutan. Here's what you should know It has also been decided that the participating nations will continue providing humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan in order to ensure that the locals there do not suffer due to the ongoing crisis. They have also decided to stay updated and continue close consultation regarding the situation in Afghanistan. They also stressed upon the importance of UNSC Resolution 2593 (2021). This resolutions states that the territory of Afghan should not be used for sheltering, training, planning, financing or carrying out acts of terror. Talking about the importance of defence and security related consultations among nations, the ministers "condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and reiterated that providing safe haven, using terrorist proxies for cross-border terrorism, terror financing, arms and drugs trafficking, dissemination of a radical ideology, and abuse of cyber space to spread disinformation and incite violence goes against the basic principles of humanity and international relations". They also used this opportunity to urge international leaders and organisations to come together to help fight terrorism on a global level and follow UNSC resolutions, Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, and FATF standards, the joint statement said.

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Gujarat officials arrest six people from Pakistani boat for smuggling 77 kg of heroin

Fact Check: Did monkeys really kill puppies in revenge after dogs mauled one of their infants?