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In Pics: India's new warship INS Visakhapatnam

<p>In a veiled dig at China, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said that "some irresponsible nations" with narrow partisan interests and hegemonic tendencies have come up with wrong definitions of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). &nbsp;</p>

<p>Singh also added that it is a matter of concern that UNCLOS is being repeatedly weakened by arbitrary interpretation of its definition by some countries. The remarks came at the commissioning of Indian Navy's destroyer Visakhapatnam. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/key-features-of-indian-navys-visakhapatnam-destroyer-430798">Key features of Indian Navy's Visakhapatnam destroyer</a></strong></p>

<p>Packed with numerous missiles and anti-submarine rockets, indigenously-built stealth guided missile destroyer Visakhapatnam was commissioned. The top naval commanders were also present on the occasion. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The new ship is equipped with lethal weapons and sensors, which include medium and short-range guns, anti-submarine rockets, supersonic surface-to-surface and surface-to-air missiles and advanced electronic warfare and communication suits, the officials said. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The ship is a shining example of self-reliance, said Admiral Karambir Singh, Chief of the Naval Staff. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/exclusive-wife-of-indian-army-martyr-joins-army-daughter-calls-her-best-mother-in-the-world-430801" hreflang="en">Exclusive: Wife of Indian Army martyr joins army; daughter calls her 'best mother in the world'</a></strong></p>

<p>The defence minister also said that as a responsible maritime stakeholder, India has been supporting consensus-based principles and a peaceful, open and rules-based stable maritime order. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>India also looks to ensure that Indo-Pacific has freedom of navigation, free trade and universal values where interests of all stakeholders are protected, the minister added. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


In a veiled dig at China, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said that "some irresponsible nations" with narrow partisan interests and hegemonic tendencies have come up with wrong definitions of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).

In a veiled dig at China, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said that "some irresponsible nations" with narrow partisan interests and hegemonic tendencies have come up with wrong definitions of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). Singh also added that it is a matter of concern that UNCLOS is being repeatedly weakened by arbitrary interpretation of its definition by some countries. The remarks came at the commissioning of Indian Navy's destroyer Visakhapatnam. Also Read: Key features of Indian Navy's Visakhapatnam destroyer Packed with numerous missiles and anti-submarine rockets, indigenously-built stealth guided missile destroyer Visakhapatnam was commissioned. The top naval commanders were also present on the occasion. The new ship is equipped with lethal weapons and sensors, which include medium and short-range guns, anti-submarine rockets, supersonic surface-to-surface and surface-to-air missiles and advanced electronic warfare and communication suits, the officials said. The ship is a shining example of self-reliance, said Admiral Karambir Singh, Chief of the Naval Staff. Also Read | Exclusive: Wife of Indian Army martyr joins army; daughter calls her 'best mother in the world' The defence minister also said that as a responsible maritime stakeholder, India has been supporting consensus-based principles and a peaceful, open and rules-based stable maritime order. India also looks to ensure that Indo-Pacific has freedom of navigation, free trade and universal values where interests of all stakeholders are protected, the minister added. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian defence minister takes a veiled dig at China as new destroyer gets commissioned

<p>As parts of southern India continue to batter with heavy rains, the Indian Air Force, NDRF, SDRF, police and fire services personnel are all pitching in to help with flood relief and rescue efforts. At least 25 people, including an SDRF personnel, have lost their lives and dozens remain missing in Andhra Pradesh.</p>

<p>Five people, including two children, were killed after a building in Kadiri town in Anantapuramu district collapsed because of excessive rain. While the situation in Tirupati town remains serious, the scenario on the holy Tirumala Hills has improved. The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has now allowed vehicular traffic on the ghat roads. Also, pilgrims were allowed to enter temples.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Residents of Andhra Pradesh have been cut off as heavy downpours led to swollen rivers and rivulets. In some regions, roads have turned into canals sweeping away the vehicles.</p>

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<p>The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted ‘light’ to ‘moderate’ rainfall over the weekend in various southern states, including Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka. "Depression over the Bay of Bengal moved west-northwest wards and crossed north Tamil Nadu and adjoining south Andhra Pradesh coasts between Puducherry and Chennai on November 19," IMD said in a statement.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/at-least-8-dead-12-missing-after-torrential-rains-hit-indian-state-of-andhra-pradesh-430661"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;At least 8 dead, 12 missing after torrential rains hit Indian state of Andhra Pradesh</strong></a></p>

<p>Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi condoled the loss of lives in floods in Andhra Pradesh as he has urged party workers to extend all possible help to those affected.</p>

<p>"Floods have been causing serious damage in Andhra Pradesh. My condolence to those who've lost loved ones," Gandhi said on Twitter.</p>

<p>"Dear Congress workers, please help in all ways possible," he added.</p>

<p>Earlier, Indian PM Narendra Modi spoke with Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy as he inquired about the situation and expressed his sympathies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>PM Modi assured that the Centre will provide all sorts of support. "Spoke to Andhra Pradesh CM @ysjagan Garu on the situation in the wake of heavy rainfall in parts of the state. Assured all possible support from the Centre. I pray for everyone’s well-being and safety," he tweeted.</p>

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As parts of southern India continue to batter with heavy rains, the Indian Air Force, NDRF, SDRF, police and fire services personnel are all pitching in to help with flood relief and rescue efforts.

As parts of southern India continue to batter with heavy rains, the Indian Air Force, NDRF, SDRF, police and fire services personnel are all pitching in to help with flood relief and rescue efforts. At least 25 people, including an SDRF personnel, have lost their lives and dozens remain missing in Andhra Pradesh. Five people, including two children, were killed after a building in Kadiri town in Anantapuramu district collapsed because of excessive rain. While the situation in Tirupati town remains serious, the scenario on the holy Tirumala Hills has improved. The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has now allowed vehicular traffic on the ghat roads. Also, pilgrims were allowed to enter temples. Residents of Andhra Pradesh have been cut off as heavy downpours led to swollen rivers and rivulets. In some regions, roads have turned into canals sweeping away the vehicles. Andhra Pradesh: At least 24 dead, several missing in rain-related incidents; key points here pic.twitter.com/KL5HXOOHFG — Sunder Barange (@sunder_barange) November 21, 2021 × 🇮🇳India – Severe #Floods and Landslides After Heavy Rain in #TamilNadu and #AndhraPradesh 9 died after a building collapsed in Vellore. #TamilNaduRains https://t.co/VezpKoxyuU via @Flood_List 📷@Kadapa_Police pic.twitter.com/QkXdBJSUIF — FloodList (@Flood_List) November 19, 2021 × The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted ‘light’ to ‘moderate’ rainfall over the weekend in various southern states, including Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka. "Depression over the Bay of Bengal moved west-northwest wards and crossed north Tamil Nadu and adjoining south Andhra Pradesh coasts between Puducherry and Chennai on November 19," IMD said in a statement. Also read | At least 8 dead, 12 missing after torrential rains hit Indian state of Andhra Pradesh Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi condoled the loss of lives in floods in Andhra Pradesh as he has urged party workers to extend all possible help to those affected. "Floods have been causing serious damage in Andhra Pradesh. My condolence to those who've lost loved ones," Gandhi said on Twitter. "Dear Congress workers, please help in all ways possible," he added. Earlier, Indian PM Narendra Modi spoke with Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy as he inquired about the situation and expressed his sympathies. PM Modi assured that the Centre will provide all sorts of support. "Spoke to Andhra Pradesh CM @ysjagan Garu on the situation in the wake of heavy rainfall in parts of the state. Assured all possible support from the Centre. I pray for everyone’s well-being and safety," he tweeted. (With inputs from agencies)

At least 25 dead and dozens missing as heavy rains batter South India

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<p>External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar has said that India and China are going through a ''bad patch.''</p>

<p>Highlighting that China lacks a ''credible explanation'' for violating its bilateral agreements with India, Jaishankar said ''I don't think the Chinese have any doubt on where we stand on our relationship and what's not gone right with it.''</p>

<p>Both India and China have been involved in a standoff at the Line of Actual Control (LAC), following a clash in the Galwan valley.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-china-standoff-indian-army-foils-chinas-intrusion-bid-in-sikkim-359265"><strong>Also read | India-China standoff: Indian Army foils China's intrusion bid in Sikkim</strong></a></p>

<p>They have held several military disengagement talks but none has yielded any fruitful result.</p>

<p>Speaking at the panel discussion on "Greater Power Competition: The Emerging World Order" at the Bloomberg New Economic Forum in Singapore, Jaishankar said, ''I've been meeting my counterpart Wang Yi a number of times. As you would've experienced, I speak fairly clear, reasonably understandably (and) there is no lack of clarity so if they want to hear it, I am sure they would have heard it.''</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-china-standoff-beijing-deploys-100-rocket-launchers-at-high-altitude-areas-422291">Also read |&nbsp;India-China standoff: Beijing deploys 100 rocket launchers at high altitude areas</a></strong></p>

<p>According to him, ''We are going through a particularly bad patch in our relationship because they have taken a set of actions in violation of agreements for which they still don't have a credible explanation and that indicates some rethink about where they want to take our relationship, but that's for them to answer.''</p>

<p>In a strong statement after the 13th round of talks, the Indian Army had said the "constructive suggestions" made by it at the negotiations were neither agreeable to the Chinese side nor could Beijing provide any "forward-looking" proposals.</p>

<p>The 17-month standoff in eastern Ladakh is in a stalemate. Amid the impasse, both sides are gradually enhancing their deployment by rushing in tens of thousands of soldiers as well as heavy weaponry.</p>

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External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar has said that India and China are going through a ''bad patch.'' Highlighting that China lacks a ''credible explanation'' for violating its bilateral agreements with India, Jaishankar said ''I don't think the Chinese have any doubt on where we stand on our relationship and what's not gone right with it.

External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar has said that India and China are going through a ''bad patch.'' Highlighting that China lacks a ''credible explanation'' for violating its bilateral agreements with India, Jaishankar said ''I don't think the Chinese have any doubt on where we stand on our relationship and what's not gone right with it.'' Both India and China have been involved in a standoff at the Line of Actual Control (LAC), following a clash in the Galwan valley. Also read | India-China standoff: Indian Army foils China's intrusion bid in Sikkim They have held several military disengagement talks but none has yielded any fruitful result. Speaking at the panel discussion on "Greater Power Competition: The Emerging World Order" at the Bloomberg New Economic Forum in Singapore, Jaishankar said, ''I've been meeting my counterpart Wang Yi a number of times. As you would've experienced, I speak fairly clear, reasonably understandably (and) there is no lack of clarity so if they want to hear it, I am sure they would have heard it.'' Also read | India-China standoff: Beijing deploys 100 rocket launchers at high altitude areas According to him, ''We are going through a particularly bad patch in our relationship because they have taken a set of actions in violation of agreements for which they still don't have a credible explanation and that indicates some rethink about where they want to take our relationship, but that's for them to answer.'' In a strong statement after the 13th round of talks, the Indian Army had said the "constructive suggestions" made by it at the negotiations were neither agreeable to the Chinese side nor could Beijing provide any "forward-looking" proposals. The 17-month standoff in eastern Ladakh is in a stalemate. Amid the impasse, both sides are gradually enhancing their deployment by rushing in tens of thousands of soldiers as well as heavy weaponry. (With inputs from agencies)

Jaishankar says India, China going through 'bad patch,' Beijing lacks credible explanation for LAC actions

<p>At least 8 people have been killed and 12 went missing as torrential rains hit the Indian city of Andhra Pradesh. A downpour of up to 20cm was recorded in three Rayalaseema districts and one south coastal district in the Indian state.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The air force, SDRF, and fire services are all pitching in to help with flood relief and rescue efforts.</p>

<p>Indian PM Narendra Modi spoke with Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy as he inquired about the situation and expressed his sympathies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Residents of Andhra Pradesh have been cut off as heavy downpours led to swollen rivers and rivulets. In some regions, roads have turned into canals sweeping away the vehicles.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/heavy-rains-kill-at-least-14-in-indias-chennai-rescue-work-underway-428490#flights-cancelled-and-delayed-428487"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Heavy rains kill at least 14 in India's Chennai, rescue work underway</strong></a></p>

<p>As a result of torrential rains, the South Central Railway cancelled 11 passengers and Express trains. Five were partially cancelled and 27 were diverted through other routes. One train was also rescheduled.</p>

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<p>Ten people were reported to be stranded in the neighbouring Anantapuramu district. They were then rescued by Indian Air Force personnel, who specially flew in from Yelahanka Air Force Station in Karnataka. The team also carried out a lifting operation using a Mi-17 helicopter.</p>

<p>PM Modi assured that the Centre will provide all sorts of support. "Spoke to Andhra Pradesh CM @ysjagan Garu on the situation in the wake of heavy rainfall in parts of the state. Assured all possible support from the Centre. I pray for everyone’s well-being and safety," he tweeted.</p>

<p>In the Kadapa district, 33 relief camps were opened with 1,200 people being lodged. SDRF, police and fire Services personnel have rescued tens of people from the deadly floods.</p>

<p>Climate change has triggered extreme climate conditions in different parts of world. A few days before&nbsp;heavy rain pounded&nbsp;India's southern state of Tamil Nadu. The state capital Chennai also flooded in several areas, bringing normal life to a standstill as water entered buildings.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/at-least-25-dead-after-heavy-rains-spark-landslides-in-indian-state-of-kerala-421650"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;At least 25 dead after heavy rains spark landslides in Indian state of Kerala</strong></a></p>

<p>The arrival of flights in Chennai was been suspended in view of showers and heavy winds though departures continued.</p>

<p>Many parts of the state capital Chennai, which is India's auto manufacturing centre, were waterlogged and government officials used pumps to drain some communities that had been stranded waist-deep.</p>

<p>India's northeast monsoon usually runs from October to December, bringing heavy rain, particularly to the south.</p>

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At least 8 people have been killed and 12 went missing as torrential rains hit the Indian city of Andhra Pradesh. A downpour of up to 20cm was recorded in three Rayalaseema districts and one south coastal district in the Indian state.

At least 8 people have been killed and 12 went missing as torrential rains hit the Indian city of Andhra Pradesh. A downpour of up to 20cm was recorded in three Rayalaseema districts and one south coastal district in the Indian state. The air force, SDRF, and fire services are all pitching in to help with flood relief and rescue efforts. Indian PM Narendra Modi spoke with Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy as he inquired about the situation and expressed his sympathies. Residents of Andhra Pradesh have been cut off as heavy downpours led to swollen rivers and rivulets. In some regions, roads have turned into canals sweeping away the vehicles. Also read | Heavy rains kill at least 14 in India's Chennai, rescue work underway As a result of torrential rains, the South Central Railway cancelled 11 passengers and Express trains. Five were partially cancelled and 27 were diverted through other routes. One train was also rescheduled. Massive floods in Chitoor district of Andhra Pradesh. Heavy rains lashing parts of the region including Tirupathi. This scary visual is from Vasantanagar where an entire building was washed away by the overflowing Swarnamukhi river. Stay safe #Chitoor #TirupatiRains #AndhraFloods pic.twitter.com/JGd5gO9buz — Revathi (@revathitweets) November 19, 2021 × Massive floods in Chitoor district of Andhra Pradesh. Heavy rains lashing parts of the region including Tirupathi. This scary visual is from Vasantanagar where an entire building was washed away by the overflowing Swarnamukhi river. Stay safe #Chitoor #TirupatiRains #AndhraFloods pic.twitter.com/JGd5gO9buz — Revathi (@revathitweets) November 19, 2021 × Never ever seen scenes from temple town of Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh after heavy rains lashed Chittoor district, causing massive flooding. pic.twitter.com/8JG4Np9ovP — vramakanth (@vramakanth3) November 19, 2021 × Ten people were reported to be stranded in the neighbouring Anantapuramu district. They were then rescued by Indian Air Force personnel, who specially flew in from Yelahanka Air Force Station in Karnataka. The team also carried out a lifting operation using a Mi-17 helicopter. PM Modi assured that the Centre will provide all sorts of support. "Spoke to Andhra Pradesh CM @ysjagan Garu on the situation in the wake of heavy rainfall in parts of the state. Assured all possible support from the Centre. I pray for everyone’s well-being and safety," he tweeted. In the Kadapa district, 33 relief camps were opened with 1,200 people being lodged. SDRF, police and fire Services personnel have rescued tens of people from the deadly floods. Climate change has triggered extreme climate conditions in different parts of world. A few days before heavy rain pounded India's southern state of Tamil Nadu. The state capital Chennai also flooded in several areas, bringing normal life to a standstill as water entered buildings. Also read | At least 25 dead after heavy rains spark landslides in Indian state of Kerala The arrival of flights in Chennai was been suspended in view of showers and heavy winds though departures continued. Many parts of the state capital Chennai, which is India's auto manufacturing centre, were waterlogged and government officials used pumps to drain some communities that had been stranded waist-deep. India's northeast monsoon usually runs from October to December, bringing heavy rain, particularly to the south. (With inputs from agencies)

At least 8 dead, 12 missing after torrential rains hit Indian state of Andhra Pradesh

<p>Delhi's <strong>air quality</strong> remained in the "very poor" category on Saturday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).</p>

<p>Authorities said the AQI is likely to improve significantly from Sunday owing to relatively strong winds.</p>

<p>The AQI in the national capital was recorded at 377 on Saturday morning. It was slightly better on Friday at 370, according to the CPCB.</p>

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<p>The <strong>AQI </strong>in the capital's neighbouring areas Ghaziabad (346), Gurgaon (348), Noida (357), Greater Noida (320) and Faridabad (347) was also recorded in the "very poor" category.</p>

<p>An AQI between zero and 50 is considered "good", 51 and 100 "satisfactory", 101 and 200 "moderate", 201 and 300 "poor", 301 and 400 "very poor", and 401 and 500 "severe".</p>

<p>To control air pollution, the <strong>Delhi government </strong>had announced a ban&nbsp;on the entry of trucks carrying non-essential items into the city and the closure of schools and colleges till further orders.</p>


Delhi's air quality remained in the "very poor" category on Saturday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Authorities said the AQI is likely to improve significantly from Sunday owing to relatively strong winds.

Delhi's air quality remained in the "very poor" category on Saturday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Authorities said the AQI is likely to improve significantly from Sunday owing to relatively strong winds. The AQI in the national capital was recorded at 377 on Saturday morning. It was slightly better on Friday at 370, according to the CPCB. Also Read: Nasa shares satellite images of dangerous pollution levels in Indian capital The AQI in the capital's neighbouring areas Ghaziabad (346), Gurgaon (348), Noida (357), Greater Noida (320) and Faridabad (347) was also recorded in the "very poor" category. An AQI between zero and 50 is considered "good", 51 and 100 "satisfactory", 101 and 200 "moderate", 201 and 300 "poor", 301 and 400 "very poor", and 401 and 500 "severe". To control air pollution, the Delhi government had announced a ban on the entry of trucks carrying non-essential items into the city and the closure of schools and colleges till further orders.

Delhi's air quality in 'very poor' category, says pollution board

<p>“Kadam Kadam Badhaye Ja, Khushi ke geet gaye jaa, Ye zindagi hai qaum ki, Tu qaum pe lootaye ja”<br />
(March, march on forward… Singing songs of happiness as you go… this life belongs to our Motherland, lay it down for the Motherland), 11 year old Lavanya Nainwal sings along with hundreds of other Indian Army officers, soldiers, retired personnel and their families. She is no ordinary girl, she’s an inspiration to a generation! Lavanya is the daughter of late Indian Army Major Deepak Nainwal, who made the supreme sacrifice for the country, fighting terrorists in India’s Jammu and Kashmir. In what is little Lavanya’s most cherished moment, her mother, Jyoti Nainwal, has been commissioned as a Lieutenant-rank officer in the Indian Army, after completing a grueling, 11-month training programme at Chennai’s Officers Training Academy.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Excl: 11yr old Lavanya Nainwal (d/o late maj Deepak Nainwal) sings <a href="https://twitter.com/adgpi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@adgpi</a> regimental quick march song “Kadham kadham badhaye jaa” with the army officers as her mother, Jyoti ,gets commissioned into Indian army, at OTA Chennai <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndianArmy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IndianArmy</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Rajeev_GoI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Rajeev_GoI</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DefenceMinIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DefenceMinIndia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PMOIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PMOIndia</a> <a href="https://t.co/xuQNznQdmU">pic.twitter.com/xuQNznQdmU</a></p>
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<p>153 Indian cadets(124 men and 29 women) were commissioned into the army as Lieutenant-rank officers, while 25 personnel (16 men and 19 women) from countries such as Afghanistan, Maldives and Bhutan, also completed this course at the Army OTA, on Saturday. As they were getting commissioned, the officers sang along as the band played the iconic “Kadam Kadam”, which was the regimental quick march of the Indian National Army (INA), that was led by freedom fighter Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, in pre-Independence India. The song is also the regimental quick march of the Indian Army and a patriotic song for Indians.</p>

<p>“I’m feeling very proud of my Mumma, she used to always say that I will become an army officer and today she fulfilled her dream…She is best mother in the world, I love her very much”, a jubilant Lavanya Nainwal, told WION. Dressed in Army uniforms, Lavanya and her seven-year-old brother Retansh, are jubilant of their mother’s feat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“One day I will make her (mom) more proud than I am of her.. I will become an army doctor… First, I wanted to become a Doctor, but after my father (his demise), my mother and I decided that I will become an army doctor” Lavanya says confidently.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">“So proud of my mother who has become an army officer, she’s the best mother... I will become an army doctor” says Lavanya as her mom holds back tears and her little brother retansh hugs them <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/Def_PRO_Chennai?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Def_PRO_Chennai</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/adgpi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@adgpi</a> <a href="https://t.co/BcE7clm5wm">pic.twitter.com/BcE7clm5wm</a></p>
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<p>The Passing out Parade, at the famed Major Parameswaran Drill Square was reviewed by the Vice Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen CP Mohanty, who urged the young Officers to live fearlessly and walk with their heads held high. Sharing his advise with the newly-commissioned officers, he said that they were all living in glass houses, where the men and women under their command were watching all their actions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“They are part of your conscience, there is nothing hidden from them. Be that person, for whom they are willing to lay down their lives” he added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Among those passing out of the academy were youths from various academic and socio-economic backgrounds who were the first in their respective families to join the armed Forces, while some others were second or third-generation soldiers, while two of them joined as ‘Veer Naris’. While Veer Naris undergo the same training as their younger counterparts, the army only relaxes the age criteria to accommodate the women, whose respective husbands had made the supreme sacrifice for the country. However, there is no descrepancy in physical training or academic standards.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“My motivation and inspiration was my mother. I have seen her being devoted to the nation for 28years of her service, she retired as a Lt Colonel. I want to strive and be deserving of her legacy and that was my motivation,” Abhijith Nair, a newly-commissioned lieutenant told WION.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The young engineer with a specialization in Electronics and Communication, found his stint with the National Cadet Corps (NCC) very useful in preparing for the challenging and adventurous army life. Holding back her tears, Abhijith’s mother (Retd) Lt Col Vanaja said that it was a very proud moment as a mother and that she had been motivating her son from his formative years.&nbsp;</p>

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NCC gave him a great deal of exposure and experience...<br />
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He wants to strive and match his mother’s legacy <a href="https://t.co/bbHMGV9eNc">pic.twitter.com/bbHMGV9eNc</a></p>
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<p>Dhyan Singh Bisht’s joy knew no bounds, as he saw his daughter, Himanee, donning the coveted stars of a commissioned officer. Bisht had retired as a Non-commissioned officer from the army, but his daughter has done the entire family proud by following her father’s &nbsp;footsteps and also surpassing him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Being from an army family, pursuing my school education in an army school has been a great motivation and enrolling in NCC is one of the most important factors that motivated me to go to OTA. Its been a great journey and I’ll be serving the nation with great effort and hard-work” she told WION.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Himanee Singh Bisht has done her family proud... her dad is a retired non commissioned army officer... today, himanee is a lieutenant, a commissioned officer and has surpassed her father and has a long journey ahead.. she will give it all and serve Indian army <a href="https://t.co/Ebe4AcuJgm">pic.twitter.com/Ebe4AcuJgm</a></p>
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<p>Thakur Bhagwan Singh Bhati from Jodhpur is an elated man after having seen both his daughters get commissioned into the Indian Army as officers. The retired banker’s elder daughter Divya Singh Bhati is a serving army captain, whereas the younger daughter, Dimple Singh Bhati got commissioned on Saturday, while also winning the OTA Silver medal for overall performance. It was a special moment as Divya and Dimple posed before the ‘Rezang La’ block of the OTA, along with their father, as their family are related to Param Vir Chakra Maj Shaitan Singh, who made the Supreme sacrifice for India in the 1962 war against China, at Rezang La.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Major Shaitan Singh led nearly 120 Indian soldiers in a battle against over 1300 Chinese troops. Indian soldiers fought till the last man was standing and last bullet was fired and inflicted heavy casualties on the Chinese, this, while operating in the inhospitable terrain and temperatures at an altitude of 17,000 feet or nearly 5100 metres.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Bhagwan Singh is a proud dad,both daughters of this retd banker are serving the Indian army. elder daughter Divya is a captain rank officer..younger one, dimple won the silver medal and has been commissioned as a lieutenant<br />
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They are related to 1962 hero PVC Maj shaitan Singh <a href="https://t.co/NDLQMvSSuT">pic.twitter.com/NDLQMvSSuT</a></p>
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<p>“Army always supported me, because of which I’m here.. I’m inspired by my daughter, she was too young to understand what was happening. I wanted to show my daughter and every woman, that when life puts you down, you always have to come back strong,” Lieutenant Chinamaraju Mounika, a Veer Nari and wife of army aviator, late Major Gopikrishna, told WION.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/adgpi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@adgpi</a> always supported me.. my daughter was my greatest inspiration , she was too young to understand (her dad’s demise).. all woman who have fallen have to come back strong, says veer nari Monika, w/o late army aviator, late major Gopikrishna <a href="https://t.co/GtS3yzGy6P">pic.twitter.com/GtS3yzGy6P</a></p>
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<p>Having completed their course and Commissioning, these scholar-soldiers of the Indian Army will be posted to various parts of the country, to serve, defend the motherland and bring glory.</p>

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Full <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/josh?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#josh</a> on course completion, after 11 months of blood and sweat being shed at ota <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chennai?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chennai</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CMOTamilnadu?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CMOTamilnadu</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/mkstalin?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mkstalin</a> <a href="https://t.co/ffRMCyQo0B">pic.twitter.com/ffRMCyQo0B</a></p>
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Noushera, jessami, para para among the war cry/company names heard at OTA <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/chennai?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#chennai</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Patriots?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Patriots</a> <a href="https://t.co/W9KVG18Yrf">pic.twitter.com/W9KVG18Yrf</a></p>
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“Kadam Kadam Badhaye Ja, Khushi ke geet gaye jaa, Ye zindagi hai qaum ki, Tu qaum pe lootaye ja” (March, march on forward… Singing songs of happiness as you go… this life belongs to our Motherland, lay it down for the Motherland), 11 year old Lavanya Nainwal sings along with hundreds of other Indian Army officers, soldiers, retired personnel and their families.

“Kadam Kadam Badhaye Ja, Khushi ke geet gaye jaa, Ye zindagi hai qaum ki, Tu qaum pe lootaye ja” (March, march on forward… Singing songs of happiness as you go… this life belongs to our Motherland, lay it down for the Motherland), 11 year old Lavanya Nainwal sings along with hundreds of other Indian Army officers, soldiers, retired personnel and their families. She is no ordinary girl, she’s an inspiration to a generation! Lavanya is the daughter of late Indian Army Major Deepak Nainwal, who made the supreme sacrifice for the country, fighting terrorists in India’s Jammu and Kashmir. In what is little Lavanya’s most cherished moment, her mother, Jyoti Nainwal, has been commissioned as a Lieutenant-rank officer in the Indian Army, after completing a grueling, 11-month training programme at Chennai’s Officers Training Academy. Excl: 11yr old Lavanya Nainwal (d/o late maj Deepak Nainwal) sings @adgpi regimental quick march song “Kadham kadham badhaye jaa” with the army officers as her mother, Jyoti ,gets commissioned into Indian army, at OTA Chennai #IndianArmy @Rajeev_GoI @DefenceMinIndia @PMOIndia pic.twitter.com/xuQNznQdmU — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) November 20, 2021 × 153 Indian cadets(124 men and 29 women) were commissioned into the army as Lieutenant-rank officers, while 25 personnel (16 men and 19 women) from countries such as Afghanistan, Maldives and Bhutan, also completed this course at the Army OTA, on Saturday. As they were getting commissioned, the officers sang along as the band played the iconic “Kadam Kadam”, which was the regimental quick march of the Indian National Army (INA), that was led by freedom fighter Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, in pre-Independence India. The song is also the regimental quick march of the Indian Army and a patriotic song for Indians. “I’m feeling very proud of my Mumma, she used to always say that I will become an army officer and today she fulfilled her dream…She is best mother in the world, I love her very much”, a jubilant Lavanya Nainwal, told WION. Dressed in Army uniforms, Lavanya and her seven-year-old brother Retansh, are jubilant of their mother’s feat. “One day I will make her (mom) more proud than I am of her.. I will become an army doctor… First, I wanted to become a Doctor, but after my father (his demise), my mother and I decided that I will become an army doctor” Lavanya says confidently. “So proud of my mother who has become an army officer, she’s the best mother... I will become an army doctor” says Lavanya as her mom holds back tears and her little brother retansh hugs them #india #IndianArmy @Def_PRO_Chennai @adgpi pic.twitter.com/BcE7clm5wm — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) November 20, 2021 × The Passing out Parade, at the famed Major Parameswaran Drill Square was reviewed by the Vice Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen CP Mohanty, who urged the young Officers to live fearlessly and walk with their heads held high. Sharing his advise with the newly-commissioned officers, he said that they were all living in glass houses, where the men and women under their command were watching all their actions. “They are part of your conscience, there is nothing hidden from them. Be that person, for whom they are willing to lay down their lives” he added. Passing out parade in full swing at the iconic parameswaran drill square at OTA Chennai Proud parents, serving and retd officers of the armed forces witnessing the parade pic.twitter.com/rmgqIXo9r1 — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) November 20, 2021 × Among those passing out of the academy were youths from various academic and socio-economic backgrounds who were the first in their respective families to join the armed Forces, while some others were second or third-generation soldiers, while two of them joined as ‘Veer Naris’. While Veer Naris undergo the same training as their younger counterparts, the army only relaxes the age criteria to accommodate the women, whose respective husbands had made the supreme sacrifice for the country. However, there is no descrepancy in physical training or academic standards. “My motivation and inspiration was my mother. I have seen her being devoted to the nation for 28years of her service, she retired as a Lt Colonel. I want to strive and be deserving of her legacy and that was my motivation,” Abhijith Nair, a newly-commissioned lieutenant told WION. The young engineer with a specialization in Electronics and Communication, found his stint with the National Cadet Corps (NCC) very useful in preparing for the challenging and adventurous army life. Holding back her tears, Abhijith’s mother (Retd) Lt Col Vanaja said that it was a very proud moment as a mother and that she had been motivating her son from his formative years. Abhijith Nair, an electrical engineer and former NCC cadet on how he’s inspired by his mother, a retd army Lt col.. she had been motivating him from a very young age... NCC gave him a great deal of exposure and experience... He wants to strive and match his mother’s legacy pic.twitter.com/bbHMGV9eNc — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) November 20, 2021 × Dhyan Singh Bisht’s joy knew no bounds, as he saw his daughter, Himanee, donning the coveted stars of a commissioned officer. Bisht had retired as a Non-commissioned officer from the army, but his daughter has done the entire family proud by following her father’s footsteps and also surpassing him. “Being from an army family, pursuing my school education in an army school has been a great motivation and enrolling in NCC is one of the most important factors that motivated me to go to OTA. Its been a great journey and I’ll be serving the nation with great effort and hard-work” she told WION. Himanee Singh Bisht has done her family proud... her dad is a retired non commissioned army officer... today, himanee is a lieutenant, a commissioned officer and has surpassed her father and has a long journey ahead.. she will give it all and serve Indian army pic.twitter.com/Ebe4AcuJgm — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) November 20, 2021 × Thakur Bhagwan Singh Bhati from Jodhpur is an elated man after having seen both his daughters get commissioned into the Indian Army as officers. The retired banker’s elder daughter Divya Singh Bhati is a serving army captain, whereas the younger daughter, Dimple Singh Bhati got commissioned on Saturday, while also winning the OTA Silver medal for overall performance. It was a special moment as Divya and Dimple posed before the ‘Rezang La’ block of the OTA, along with their father, as their family are related to Param Vir Chakra Maj Shaitan Singh, who made the Supreme sacrifice for India in the 1962 war against China, at Rezang La. Major Shaitan Singh led nearly 120 Indian soldiers in a battle against over 1300 Chinese troops. Indian soldiers fought till the last man was standing and last bullet was fired and inflicted heavy casualties on the Chinese, this, while operating in the inhospitable terrain and temperatures at an altitude of 17,000 feet or nearly 5100 metres. Bhagwan Singh is a proud dad,both daughters of this retd banker are serving the Indian army. elder daughter Divya is a captain rank officer..younger one, dimple won the silver medal and has been commissioned as a lieutenant They are related to 1962 hero PVC Maj shaitan Singh pic.twitter.com/NDLQMvSSuT — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) November 20, 2021 × “Army always supported me, because of which I’m here.. I’m inspired by my daughter, she was too young to understand what was happening. I wanted to show my daughter and every woman, that when life puts you down, you always have to come back strong,” Lieutenant Chinamaraju Mounika, a Veer Nari and wife of army aviator, late Major Gopikrishna, told WION. @adgpi always supported me.. my daughter was my greatest inspiration , she was too young to understand (her dad’s demise).. all woman who have fallen have to come back strong, says veer nari Monika, w/o late army aviator, late major Gopikrishna pic.twitter.com/GtS3yzGy6P — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) November 20, 2021 × Having completed their course and Commissioning, these scholar-soldiers of the Indian Army will be posted to various parts of the country, to serve, defend the motherland and bring glory. Newly commissioned lieutenant-rank officers at OTA performing their standard celebration - push-ups (some do knuckle variant and others prefer palm variant) Full #josh on course completion, after 11 months of blood and sweat being shed at ota #Chennai @CMOTamilnadu @mkstalin pic.twitter.com/ffRMCyQo0B — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) November 20, 2021 × After push-ups, they carry their course mates on their shoulder and scream out loud their company war cry and similar patriotic slogans... #india #IndianArmy Noushera, jessami, para para among the war cry/company names heard at OTA #chennai #Patriots pic.twitter.com/W9KVG18Yrf — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) November 20, 2021 ×

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<p>Indian authorities have seized a vessel carrying several containers of radioactive material that were being transferred from Pakistan to China.</p>

<p>The ''undeclared hazardous cargo'' was seized by a joint Customs and Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) team.</p>

<p>''While the cargo was listed as Non-Hazardous, the seized containers had Hazard Class 7 markings (which indicate radioactive substances),'' said a statement issues by Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd (APSEZ) that owns the port.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jaishankar-says-india-china-going-through-bad-patch-beijing-lacks-credible-explanation-for-lac-actions-430668">Jaishankar says China lacks 'credible explanation' for actions at LAC</a></strong></p>

<p>The seized hazardous cargo containers were en route from Karachi in Pakistan to Shanghai in China, and the containers were not destined for Mundra Port.</p>

<p>APSEZ said it extended all assistance possible for this operation and gratefulness&nbsp;the Customs and DRI personnel for their quick and coordinated action.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/extremism-in-pak-not-rooted-in-madrasas-but-schools-colleges-says-minister-430533" hreflang="en">Extremism in Pak not rooted in madrasas, but schools, colleges, says Minister</a></strong></p>

<p>"We salute their alert diligence and will continue to fully assist any action that keeps India safe. The Adani Group takes national security very seriously and will not allow it to be compromised in any way," it said.</p>

<p>India has voiced its strong opposition to China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and its flagship project, the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).</p>

<p>The BRI is a multi-billion-dollar initiative launched by Chinese President Xi Jinping when he came to power in 2013.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It aims to enhance China's influence and also link Southeast Asia, Central Asia, the Gulf region, Africa, and Europe with a network of land and sea routes.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Indian authorities have seized a vessel carrying several containers of radioactive material that were being transferred from Pakistan to China. The ''undeclared hazardous cargo'' was seized by a joint Customs and Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) team.

Indian authorities have seized a vessel carrying several containers of radioactive material that were being transferred from Pakistan to China. The ''undeclared hazardous cargo'' was seized by a joint Customs and Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) team. ''While the cargo was listed as Non-Hazardous, the seized containers had Hazard Class 7 markings (which indicate radioactive substances),'' said a statement issues by Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd (APSEZ) that owns the port. Also read | Jaishankar says China lacks 'credible explanation' for actions at LAC The seized hazardous cargo containers were en route from Karachi in Pakistan to Shanghai in China, and the containers were not destined for Mundra Port. APSEZ said it extended all assistance possible for this operation and gratefulness the Customs and DRI personnel for their quick and coordinated action. Also read | Extremism in Pak not rooted in madrasas, but schools, colleges, says Minister "We salute their alert diligence and will continue to fully assist any action that keeps India safe. The Adani Group takes national security very seriously and will not allow it to be compromised in any way," it said. India has voiced its strong opposition to China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and its flagship project, the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The BRI is a multi-billion-dollar initiative launched by Chinese President Xi Jinping when he came to power in 2013. It aims to enhance China's influence and also link Southeast Asia, Central Asia, the Gulf region, Africa, and Europe with a network of land and sea routes. (With inputs from agencies)

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Indian PM Narendra Modi addresses nation on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak. Amid his big announcements, PM Narendra Modi spoke on reopening of Kartarpur corridor, repealing of contentious farm laws and more.

India: 'Three contentious farm laws to be repealed,' PM Narendra Modi's big addresses to nation

<p>Pakistan's hockey team will participate in the men’s junior World Cup to be hosted by India&nbsp;as people-to-people exchanges between the two&nbsp;countries increases as the COVID-19&nbsp;crisis abates.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The men’s junior World Cup will take place in Bhubaneswar's Kalinga stadium from November 24 to December 5.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Pakistan&nbsp;national hockey team will leave for India on Saturday and play practice matches with Chile and Canada on November 21-22. Pakistan's first match is with Germany&nbsp;on November 24 and with&nbsp;Egypt on November 27.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pilgrim exchanges has&nbsp;already started between the two&nbsp;countries. At least seventy&nbsp;Pakistan&nbsp;pilgrims are visiting India to participate in the 718th Urs of Hazrat Khwaja Nizamuddin Auliya from November 18-25&nbsp;in Delhi. They are the first group of pilgrims from Pakistan to visit India after the onset of COVID-19 in March 2020&nbsp;when India had closed&nbsp;its border amid the global health crisis.</p>

<p>Around 1,500 Indian pilgrims are visiting Pakistan from November 17-26, 2021 via the Attar-Wagah border -&nbsp;a visit that coincides with Gurupurab, the birth anniversary of first Sikh Guru Guru Nanak.</p>

<p>Both the visits are covered under the 1974 bilateral protocol between India and Pakistan on 'Visits to Religious Shrines'. The Indian pilgrims are visiting Gurudwara Shri Darbar Sahib, Gurudwara Shri Panja Sahib, Gurudwara Shri Dehra Sahib, Gurudwara Shri Nankana Sahib, Gurudwara Shri Kartarpur Sahib and Gurudwara Shri Sachha Sauda.</p>

<p>Earlier this week India announced the opening of the Kartarpur corridor&nbsp;which was suspended for 20 months due to the pandemic. The corridor provides rare visa-free travel from India to Pakistan and vice versa for pilgrims to pray at the Holy Gurudwara Darbar Sahib.</p>

<p>The Gurudwara is considered to be one of the holiest places in Sikhism. It's believed to be the final resting place of Guru Nanak. The 4.7 km long corridor was opened with much fanfare on November 9, 2019 on Gurpurab that year.</p>


Pakistan's hockey team will participate in the men’s junior World Cup to be hosted by India as people-to-people exchanges between the two countries increases as the COVID-19 crisis abates.

Pakistan's hockey team will participate in the men’s junior World Cup to be hosted by India as people-to-people exchanges between the two countries increases as the COVID-19 crisis abates. The men’s junior World Cup will take place in Bhubaneswar's Kalinga stadium from November 24 to December 5. The Pakistan national hockey team will leave for India on Saturday and play practice matches with Chile and Canada on November 21-22. Pakistan's first match is with Germany on November 24 and with Egypt on November 27. Pilgrim exchanges has already started between the two countries. At least seventy Pakistan pilgrims are visiting India to participate in the 718th Urs of Hazrat Khwaja Nizamuddin Auliya from November 18-25 in Delhi. They are the first group of pilgrims from Pakistan to visit India after the onset of COVID-19 in March 2020 when India had closed its border amid the global health crisis. Around 1,500 Indian pilgrims are visiting Pakistan from November 17-26, 2021 via the Attar-Wagah border - a visit that coincides with Gurupurab, the birth anniversary of first Sikh Guru Guru Nanak. Both the visits are covered under the 1974 bilateral protocol between India and Pakistan on 'Visits to Religious Shrines'. The Indian pilgrims are visiting Gurudwara Shri Darbar Sahib, Gurudwara Shri Panja Sahib, Gurudwara Shri Dehra Sahib, Gurudwara Shri Nankana Sahib, Gurudwara Shri Kartarpur Sahib and Gurudwara Shri Sachha Sauda. Earlier this week India announced the opening of the Kartarpur corridor which was suspended for 20 months due to the pandemic. The corridor provides rare visa-free travel from India to Pakistan and vice versa for pilgrims to pray at the Holy Gurudwara Darbar Sahib. The Gurudwara is considered to be one of the holiest places in Sikhism. It's believed to be the final resting place of Guru Nanak. The 4.7 km long corridor was opened with much fanfare on November 9, 2019 on Gurpurab that year.

After India, Pak pilgrim exchange, Pak team to participate in India-hosted hockey event

<p>Ambassador of France to India Emmanuel Lenain has said that all contracted Rafales to be delivered to India by April 2022. France and India have formed key partnerships in defense. Speaking to our principal diplomatic correspondent, Sidhant Sibal on board the French Navy ship Chevalier Paul he said, "We feel that we are country of the region... we feel we are India's neighbour... we have territories in the region". He also spoke on the AUKUS pact, calling it a "surprise and major disappointment" and was "a major breach of trust". The AUKUS pact between Australia, US, UK&nbsp;allows Canberra&nbsp;to acquire&nbsp;nuclear submarines even as the previous deal with France was called off.</p>

<p><strong>WION:</strong> How do you see Indo-French Relationship? The two heads met recently on the sidelines of G20 in Rome. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Emmanuel Lenain:</strong> All along since past two years, we have been talking over phone due to Covid crisis. There is an exceptional level of trust and confidence between the two leaders. They share the same aspiration for strategic autonomy for their country. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WION:</strong> Defence has become a key pillar in this relationship. In fact, it's also being said that France might replace Russia when it comes to India's defence relationship. How do you see this relationship prospering &amp; the two countries engaging in future? &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Emmanuel Lenain:</strong> I would say it's nothing new. We have been cooperating for decades now. First jet aircrafts were supplied in 1950s k/a 'TOOFANI' and since then, we have been cooperating on Jaguar, Mirage 2000 and now Rafale. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Same goes for navy, we have had outstanding cooperation. Varuna Naval Exercise was held recently. La Pérouse was in April this year along with QUAD countries. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>&nbsp;WION:</strong> How do you see arrival of Chevalier Paul in Mumbai? &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Emmanuel Lenain: </strong>It's a nice symbol of our joint commitment to ensure security and freedom of navigation in the Indo-Pacific. We want to do more in this regard. This isn't a pure visit by a ship of the French Navy.</p>

<p>It was also the occasion to have two-day exercise where we have been texting planes from both countries (16 of them), testing the ability of India and its capability to resist an attack from the air successfully. I think it's been very encouraging to see it. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WION: </strong>Can you give us details about the Rafale&nbsp;jet arrival in India.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Emmanuel Lenain: </strong>Most of them have arrived and it’s a matter of pride for us. Despite all the hardship of last two years during the COVID-19 crisis,&nbsp;we have been able to deliver on time. In France, teams have been working extra shifts to be able to fulfill the commitment. As of today, 30 have been delivered to India. So, we are on time and we are going to reach the target of having all the 36 delivered by April of next year. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WION: </strong>You are among the first countries to have come out with a statement on the vision regarding Indo-Pacific Region. What kind of role can the French play in the region? &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Emmanuel Lenain: </strong>We feel that we are a country of the region. We feel we are India's neighbour. We have territories in the region with substantial area and withholding two million French people. We have second Economic Zone worldwide, which is something very important. We also have 7,000 troops in the region and ships ensuring freedom of navigation.</p>

<p>So, we see we have a very big role to play in the region. We have a role alone as well as with European partners as you may have seen we have been a driving force to craft European Indo-Pacific Strategy, which has been very recently announced and which is going to be our common framework for the future. &nbsp;</p>

<p>It's a very broad and ambitious strategy. Obviously on military aspects as well as everything pertaining to infrastructure, connectivity, etc, I think how we have to deal with the global strategy. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WION: </strong>What do you think about impact of AUKUS with regard to trilateral talked about, India-France-Australia? &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Emmanuel Lenain: </strong>AUKUS was a surprise and major disappointment. It will take some time to draw the consequences of the pact. It's not a commercial issue as you know. It's a major breach of trust between allies and that's something which is very important. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Now, our commitment to security in Indo-Pacific is total. It doesn't change it and on contrary, it may increase it. We know we are on the same page and we have partners like India and we also want to speed up because we share the same vision. &nbsp;</p>

<p>We don't want any other country to provide us our security. We want our means, our autonomy. We are a sovereign country and want to decide our own future. &nbsp;</p>

<p>We believe in global strategy and don't believe in purely military confrontation block against block strategy. We think many countries in the region share same feeling that this would increase tension in the region. We don’t want to see it.</p>

<p>We feel that strategy must be a holistic one that we need not only to build some military assets but also provide alternative and positive ones. Countries in the region want to develop, which is legitimate. They want to build infrastructure, roads, ports, means to finance them. We want to be there with India to provide this alternative and have more global strategy with India and our European partners. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>&nbsp;WION: </strong>What about counterterrorism? &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Emmanuel Lenain:</strong> Our cooperation on counterterrorism is very strong. Both nations have been a victim of it. It's a very operational cooperation. Our agencies share inputs, intelligence through best practices. Our elite teams are working together with Black Cats and NSGs. We are also working on multilateral framework in UNSC and India's presence in UNSC this year is very important.</p>

<p>We are proponent of the idea and we would like to see India getting a permanent seat in UNSC. Our cooperation has made it possible to enlist terrorists like Massoud Azhar in sanctions list. It's also true that we want to tackle the roots of terrorism like attacking on the financing of terrorism. India has accepted to host the next summit or conference on 'No Money Against Terror', which is the process started by France three years ago. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WION: </strong>Can we see some high-level engagement in physical terms? &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Emmanuel Lenain: </strong>The two leaders are very eager to meet in person to have a substantive discussion. In the near future, this can take place. I won't be surprised.&nbsp;</p>


Ambassador of France to India Emmanuel Lenain has said that all contracted Rafales to be delivered to India by April 2022. France and India have formed key partnerships in defense.

Ambassador of France to India Emmanuel Lenain has said that all contracted Rafales to be delivered to India by April 2022. France and India have formed key partnerships in defense. Speaking to our principal diplomatic correspondent, Sidhant Sibal on board the French Navy ship Chevalier Paul he said, "We feel that we are country of the region... we feel we are India's neighbour... we have territories in the region". He also spoke on the AUKUS pact, calling it a "surprise and major disappointment" and was "a major breach of trust". The AUKUS pact between Australia, US, UK allows Canberra to acquire nuclear submarines even as the previous deal with France was called off. WION: How do you see Indo-French Relationship? The two heads met recently on the sidelines of G20 in Rome. Emmanuel Lenain: All along since past two years, we have been talking over phone due to Covid crisis. There is an exceptional level of trust and confidence between the two leaders. They share the same aspiration for strategic autonomy for their country. WION: Defence has become a key pillar in this relationship. In fact, it's also being said that France might replace Russia when it comes to India's defence relationship. How do you see this relationship prospering & the two countries engaging in future? Emmanuel Lenain: I would say it's nothing new. We have been cooperating for decades now. First jet aircrafts were supplied in 1950s k/a 'TOOFANI' and since then, we have been cooperating on Jaguar, Mirage 2000 and now Rafale. Same goes for navy, we have had outstanding cooperation. Varuna Naval Exercise was held recently. La Pérouse was in April this year along with QUAD countries. WION: How do you see arrival of Chevalier Paul in Mumbai? Emmanuel Lenain: It's a nice symbol of our joint commitment to ensure security and freedom of navigation in the Indo-Pacific. We want to do more in this regard. This isn't a pure visit by a ship of the French Navy. It was also the occasion to have two-day exercise where we have been texting planes from both countries (16 of them), testing the ability of India and its capability to resist an attack from the air successfully. I think it's been very encouraging to see it. WION: Can you give us details about the Rafale jet arrival in India. Emmanuel Lenain: Most of them have arrived and it’s a matter of pride for us. Despite all the hardship of last two years during the COVID-19 crisis, we have been able to deliver on time. In France, teams have been working extra shifts to be able to fulfill the commitment. As of today, 30 have been delivered to India. So, we are on time and we are going to reach the target of having all the 36 delivered by April of next year. WION: You are among the first countries to have come out with a statement on the vision regarding Indo-Pacific Region. What kind of role can the French play in the region? Emmanuel Lenain: We feel that we are a country of the region. We feel we are India's neighbour. We have territories in the region with substantial area and withholding two million French people. We have second Economic Zone worldwide, which is something very important. We also have 7,000 troops in the region and ships ensuring freedom of navigation. So, we see we have a very big role to play in the region. We have a role alone as well as with European partners as you may have seen we have been a driving force to craft European Indo-Pacific Strategy, which has been very recently announced and which is going to be our common framework for the future. It's a very broad and ambitious strategy. Obviously on military aspects as well as everything pertaining to infrastructure, connectivity, etc, I think how we have to deal with the global strategy. WION: What do you think about impact of AUKUS with regard to trilateral talked about, India-France-Australia? Emmanuel Lenain: AUKUS was a surprise and major disappointment. It will take some time to draw the consequences of the pact. It's not a commercial issue as you know. It's a major breach of trust between allies and that's something which is very important. Now, our commitment to security in Indo-Pacific is total. It doesn't change it and on contrary, it may increase it. We know we are on the same page and we have partners like India and we also want to speed up because we share the same vision. We don't want any other country to provide us our security. We want our means, our autonomy. We are a sovereign country and want to decide our own future. We believe in global strategy and don't believe in purely military confrontation block against block strategy. We think many countries in the region share same feeling that this would increase tension in the region. We don’t want to see it. We feel that strategy must be a holistic one that we need not only to build some military assets but also provide alternative and positive ones. Countries in the region want to develop, which is legitimate. They want to build infrastructure, roads, ports, means to finance them. We want to be there with India to provide this alternative and have more global strategy with India and our European partners. WION: What about counterterrorism? Emmanuel Lenain: Our cooperation on counterterrorism is very strong. Both nations have been a victim of it. It's a very operational cooperation. Our agencies share inputs, intelligence through best practices. Our elite teams are working together with Black Cats and NSGs. We are also working on multilateral framework in UNSC and India's presence in UNSC this year is very important. We are proponent of the idea and we would like to see India getting a permanent seat in UNSC. Our cooperation has made it possible to enlist terrorists like Massoud Azhar in sanctions list. It's also true that we want to tackle the roots of terrorism like attacking on the financing of terrorism. India has accepted to host the next summit or conference on 'No Money Against Terror', which is the process started by France three years ago. WION: Can we see some high-level engagement in physical terms? Emmanuel Lenain: The two leaders are very eager to meet in person to have a substantive discussion. In the near future, this can take place. I won't be surprised.

All Rafale jets to be delivered by April, says French envoy to India Emmanuel Lenain

Delhi often ranked the world’s most polluted capital, faces extremely bad air in winter due to the crop stubble burning, emissions from transport, coal-fired plants outside the city, and other industrial emissions, open garbage burning, and dust.

Delhi AQI remains between 'severe' and 'hazardous', schools & colleges to remain close

<p>Nasa&nbsp;has released satellite images that show dangerous pollution levels in the Indian capital as smoke from crop fires blanketed the city and contributed to an alarming increase in the levels of air pollution.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Delhi has been coping with&nbsp;air pollution since the start of November month this year. In previous years also, the capital region of India faced similar consequences of stubble burning. The Indian capital is consistently ranked the world's worst capital for air quality.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/imd-predicts-extremely-heavy-rains-for-chennai-adjoining-districts-430228">IMD predicts extremely heavy rains for Chennai, adjoining districts</a></strong></p>

<p>Last week, the levels of PM2.5 pollutants reached more than 30 times the maximum daily limit recommended by the global health governing body, World Health Organization (WHO). PM2.5 pollutants are the microparticles most harmful to human health and can enter the bloodstream through the lungs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Now, the imagery Nasa&nbsp;has published, which is dated November 11, shows large plumes of smoke and heightened fire activity as detected by the satellites in northwestern India as farmers burn off excess paddy straw after the rice harvest.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"On November 11, 2021, the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) on the Suomi NPP satellite acquired this natural-color image of a river of smoke streaming from fires in Punjab and Haryana toward Delhi, one of India's most populous cities," Nasa&nbsp;said in its report.</p>

<p>"Looking at the size of the plume on November 11 and the population density in this area, I would say that a conservative estimate is that at least 22 million people were affected by smoke on this one day," said Pawan Gupta, a Universities Space Research Association (USRA) scientist at Nasa's Marshall Space Flight Center.</p>

<p>Authorities in the Indian capital took necessary steps to curb the pollution levels as they ordered six of the 11 coal power plants in Delhi's vicinity to close down until further notice.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Schools have also been shut indefinitely so that children do not come in contact with harmful smoke. The authorities have barred trucks except those carrying essential goods from entering the capital until next week and told civil servants to work from home.&nbsp;</p>

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Nasa has released satellite images that show dangerous pollution levels in the Indian capital as smoke from crop fires blanketed the city and contributed to an alarming increase in the levels of air pollution.

Nasa has released satellite images that show dangerous pollution levels in the Indian capital as smoke from crop fires blanketed the city and contributed to an alarming increase in the levels of air pollution. Delhi has been coping with air pollution since the start of November month this year. In previous years also, the capital region of India faced similar consequences of stubble burning. The Indian capital is consistently ranked the world's worst capital for air quality. ALSO READ | IMD predicts extremely heavy rains for Chennai, adjoining districts Last week, the levels of PM2.5 pollutants reached more than 30 times the maximum daily limit recommended by the global health governing body, World Health Organization (WHO). PM2.5 pollutants are the microparticles most harmful to human health and can enter the bloodstream through the lungs. Now, the imagery Nasa has published, which is dated November 11, shows large plumes of smoke and heightened fire activity as detected by the satellites in northwestern India as farmers burn off excess paddy straw after the rice harvest. Smoke from crop fires in northern India blanketed Delhi and contributed to soaring levels of air pollution. https://t.co/Pe30imj6xV pic.twitter.com/RyNEmVcbXx — NASA Earth (@NASAEarth) November 18, 2021 × (Image source: earthobservatory.nasa.gov) "On November 11, 2021, the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) on the Suomi NPP satellite acquired this natural-color image of a river of smoke streaming from fires in Punjab and Haryana toward Delhi, one of India's most populous cities," Nasa said in its report. "Looking at the size of the plume on November 11 and the population density in this area, I would say that a conservative estimate is that at least 22 million people were affected by smoke on this one day," said Pawan Gupta, a Universities Space Research Association (USRA) scientist at Nasa's Marshall Space Flight Center. Authorities in the Indian capital took necessary steps to curb the pollution levels as they ordered six of the 11 coal power plants in Delhi's vicinity to close down until further notice. Schools have also been shut indefinitely so that children do not come in contact with harmful smoke. The authorities have barred trucks except those carrying essential goods from entering the capital until next week and told civil servants to work from home. ×

Red dots over Delhi: Nasa shares satellite images of dangerous pollution levels in Indian capital

<p>In an address to the nation, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that the government has decided to repeal the three controversial farm laws. The leader appealed to the farmers to return home and stop protesting.</p>

<p>There have been different reactions in response to the repealing of laws.</p>

<p>The Bharatiya Kisan Union's (BKU) Ugrahan faction welcomed PM Modi's announcement to repeal the three farm laws. Joginder Singh Ugrahan, the leader of BKU's Ugrahan faction told PTI, "It is a good move by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of Gurupurab."</p>

<p>Bollywood actor Sonu Sood appreciated the decision. Taking to Twitter, he deemed it as a "wonderful news."<br />
"Hope you will happily return to be with your families on the Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji today," the actor wrote.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-pm-modi-repeals-three-controversial-farm-laws-asks-protesting-farmers-to-return-home-430403"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Indian PM Modi repeals three controversial farm laws, asks protesting farmers to return home</strong></a></p>

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<p>On the other hand, the CPI(M) said that PM Modi should apologise for the trouble caused by his "dictatorial step." CPI (M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury, in a tweet, said, "The quest for justice for those targeted by the government and its agencies through false cases will continue."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The quest for justice for those targeted by the government and its agencies through false cases will continue.<br />
The PM must apologise for the hardship and trouble caused by his dictatorial step of farm laws to benefit his crony business partners. <a href="https://t.co/5tFOWuX6hp">https://t.co/5tFOWuX6hp</a></p>
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Modi continues to justify these black laws even now!<br />
Refuses to learn from this historic, spirited, inspiring and brave struggle. <a href="https://t.co/wAZjuVlBZi">https://t.co/wAZjuVlBZi</a></p>
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<p>Bahujan Samajwadi Party (BSP) chief Mayawati said that the move came very late. She further demanded framing a law to assure support price for farmers' produce.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president MK Stalin welcomed the decision.&nbsp;</p>

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History teaches us that people's wishes shall prevail in a democracy.<br />
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I congratulate all the farmers &amp; bow down to their determination for having achieved this through Gandhian means.</p>
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<p>Actor Urmila Matondkar also appreciated the decision. On her twitter handle, she shared an image of farmers with an important message.</p>

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जिसमे उबाल हो ऐसा खून चाहिए,<br />
ये आसमान भी आएगा जमीन पर,<br />
बस इरादों मे जीत की गूँज चाहिए।<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%E0%A4%95%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%B8%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%A8%E0%A4%86%E0%A4%82%E0%A4%A6%E0%A5%8B%E0%A4%B2%E0%A4%A8?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#किसानआंदोलन</a> जिंदाबाद ✊✊<br />
किसान बहन-भाईओं को मुबारक<br />
शहीद किसानोंको नमन 🙏💐 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%E0%A4%9C%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%95%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%B8%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%A8?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#जयकिसान</a> हमेशा हमेशा 🇮🇳 🇮🇳 <a href="https://t.co/5vT3uuVtSC">pic.twitter.com/5vT3uuVtSC</a></p>
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In an address to the nation, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that the government has decided to repeal the three controversial farm laws. The leader appealed to the farmers to return home and stop protesting.

In an address to the nation, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that the government has decided to repeal the three controversial farm laws. The leader appealed to the farmers to return home and stop protesting. There have been different reactions in response to the repealing of laws. The Bharatiya Kisan Union's (BKU) Ugrahan faction welcomed PM Modi's announcement to repeal the three farm laws. Joginder Singh Ugrahan, the leader of BKU's Ugrahan faction told PTI, "It is a good move by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of Gurupurab." Bollywood actor Sonu Sood appreciated the decision. Taking to Twitter, he deemed it as a "wonderful news." "Hope you will happily return to be with your families on the Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji today," the actor wrote. काले कृषि कानूनों पर मेरी प्रेस वार्ता। #जीता_किसान_हारा_अभिमान https://t.co/8S6iKphUEY — Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) November 19, 2021 × देश के अन्नदाता ने सत्याग्रह से अहंकार का सर झुका दिया। अन्याय के खिलाफ़ ये जीत मुबारक हो! जय हिंद, जय हिंद का किसान!#FarmersProtest https://t.co/enrWm6f3Sq — Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) November 19, 2021 × Also read | Indian PM Modi repeals three controversial farm laws, asks protesting farmers to return home This is a wonderful news! Thank you,@narendramodi ji, @PMOIndia, for taking back the farm laws. Thank you, farmers, for raising just demands through peaceful protests. Hope you will happily return to be with your families on the Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji today. — sonu sood (@SonuSood) November 19, 2021 × On the other hand, the CPI(M) said that PM Modi should apologise for the trouble caused by his "dictatorial step." CPI (M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury, in a tweet, said, "The quest for justice for those targeted by the government and its agencies through false cases will continue." The quest for justice for those targeted by the government and its agencies through false cases will continue. The PM must apologise for the hardship and trouble caused by his dictatorial step of farm laws to benefit his crony business partners. https://t.co/5tFOWuX6hp — Sitaram Yechury (@SitaramYechury) November 19, 2021 × Modi expresses no remorse over the deaths of our annadatas due to his year long obduracy. Modi continues to justify these black laws even now! Refuses to learn from this historic, spirited, inspiring and brave struggle. https://t.co/wAZjuVlBZi — Sitaram Yechury (@SitaramYechury) November 19, 2021 × Bahujan Samajwadi Party (BSP) chief Mayawati said that the move came very late. She further demanded framing a law to assure support price for farmers' produce. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president MK Stalin welcomed the decision. I wholeheartedly welcome Hon'ble @PMOIndia's decision to repeal the three anti-farmer laws. History teaches us that people's wishes shall prevail in a democracy. I congratulate all the farmers & bow down to their determination for having achieved this through Gandhian means. — M.K.Stalin (@mkstalin) November 19, 2021 × Actor Urmila Matondkar also appreciated the decision. On her twitter handle, she shared an image of farmers with an important message. जीत के ख़ातिर जुनून चाहिए, जिसमे उबाल हो ऐसा खून चाहिए, ये आसमान भी आएगा जमीन पर, बस इरादों मे जीत की गूँज चाहिए।#किसानआंदोलन जिंदाबाद ✊✊ किसान बहन-भाईओं को मुबारक शहीद किसानोंको नमन 🙏💐 #जयकिसान हमेशा हमेशा 🇮🇳 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/5vT3uuVtSC — Urmila Matondkar (@UrmilaMatondkar) November 19, 2021 ×

India reacts to PM Modi's decision to repeal three controversial farm laws

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced that the Central government will repeal the three contentious farm laws it passed last year in Parliament. Several farmers had been protesting against these laws for a long time. PM Modi also urged the farmers to return home.

Indian govt repeals all three farm reforms, PM Modi urges farmers to return home

<p>Amid tensions with India along the <strong>Line of Actual Control </strong>(LAC), reports claim the Chinese Air Force has deployed the H-6K bomber along the border with India.</p>

<p>Reports said China's state-run television had shown footage of the <strong>H-6K bomber</strong> flying over mountains.</p>

<p>The South China Morning Post claimed the bomber is usually stationed in Shaanxi province but was positioned in Kashgar near Xinjiang which belongs to PLA's<strong> Western Theatre Command</strong> on the border with India.</p>

<p>The H6-K bombers are armed with <strong>cruise missiles</strong>.</p>

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<p>The latest development comes as India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar said that <strong>India-China</strong> relations have been going through a "particularly bad patch".</p>

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<p>Jaishanker asserted that China had taken "actions in violation of agreements" without "credible explanation". Indian and Chinese troops were involved in a clash at <strong>Galwan Valley</strong> in June last year in which 20 Indian soldiers were killed.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>China claimed four of its soldiers had also lost their lives although reports claimed the causalities on the Chinese side was much higher.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier this year China had declared it was ready to start the <strong>disengagement</strong> process in the north and south banks of the<strong> Pangong lake</strong>, however, reports say it has fortified areas along the border and carried out large scale infrastructure development.</p>

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<p>Last month, <strong>military commanders</strong> of the two sides had met to resolve the disengagement issue but the meeting ended in a stalemate.</p>

<p>On Thursday, both sides agreed to hold the fourteen round&nbsp;of commander-level talks in order to sort out the friction points along the LAC in <strong>eastern Ladakh</strong>.</p>

<p>(With inputs from Agencies)</p>


Amid tensions with India along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), reports claim the Chinese Air Force has deployed the H-6K bomber along the border with India. Reports said China's state-run television had shown footage of the H-6K bomber flying over mountains.

Amid tensions with India along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), reports claim the Chinese Air Force has deployed the H-6K bomber along the border with India. Reports said China's state-run television had shown footage of the H-6K bomber flying over mountains. The South China Morning Post claimed the bomber is usually stationed in Shaanxi province but was positioned in Kashgar near Xinjiang which belongs to PLA's Western Theatre Command on the border with India. The H6-K bombers are armed with cruise missiles. Also Read: Agni-5 vs China's DF-17 missile: India's nuclear-capable missile is a gamechanger The latest development comes as India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar said that India-China relations have been going through a "particularly bad patch". Watch: China's gameplan to take Doklam Jaishanker asserted that China had taken "actions in violation of agreements" without "credible explanation". Indian and Chinese troops were involved in a clash at Galwan Valley in June last year in which 20 Indian soldiers were killed. Also Read: China's Air Force decoded - How PLAAF is evolving its tactical strategy China claimed four of its soldiers had also lost their lives although reports claimed the causalities on the Chinese side was much higher. Earlier this year China had declared it was ready to start the disengagement process in the north and south banks of the Pangong lake, however, reports say it has fortified areas along the border and carried out large scale infrastructure development. Also Read: How China's 'greyzone warfare' is designed to subdue the enemy Last month, military commanders of the two sides had met to resolve the disengagement issue but the meeting ended in a stalemate. On Thursday, both sides agreed to hold the fourteen round of commander-level talks in order to sort out the friction points along the LAC in eastern Ladakh. (With inputs from Agencies)

China deploys bomber along border with India: Report

<p>France has deployed the Horizon-class air defence destroyer<strong> FNS Chevalier Paul </strong>in the Indian Ocean as part of France’s permanent military presence in the region.</p>

<p>The French government said the destroyer is making a port call at Mumbai currently and will later sail to Kochi as part of <strong>Indo-French</strong> naval cooperation.</p>

<p>Captain Antoine Vibert, commanding officer of the Chevalier Paul, told WION that a <strong>multi-role destroyer </strong>specialises in air defence. It protects high-value units from any threat.</p>

<p>The principal mission of the destroyer&nbsp;is the "escort and protection" of a <strong>Carrier Strike Group</strong>. It can also be deployed for a variety of other tasks. The destroyer has a crew of 215 with 15 per cent being women.</p>

<p>Vibert added that France always deploys one frigate or a destroyer in the <strong>Indian Ocean</strong> while adding that France has many strategic interests in the Indian Ocean and it wants to protect them.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In April, India and France had held the “Varuna” bilateral exercise with military drills taking place in the&nbsp;Arabian Sea. The French <strong>aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle</strong> had taken place in the exercise.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India had also taken place in the French-led “La Pérouse” <strong>naval exercise </strong>which included navies from Australia, US and Japan.</p>

<p>The destroyer Chevalier Paul had taken part in Indo-French air and naval exercise off the coast of Maharashtra.&nbsp;Indian and French forces had deployed aircraft including the Mirage 2000 and <strong>Rafale jets</strong> as both sides pitted pilots against each other in complex air attacks and defence scenarios.</p>


France has deployed the Horizon-class air defence destroyer FNS Chevalier Paul in the Indian Ocean as part of France’s permanent military presence in the region.

France has deployed the Horizon-class air defence destroyer FNS Chevalier Paul in the Indian Ocean as part of France’s permanent military presence in the region. The French government said the destroyer is making a port call at Mumbai currently and will later sail to Kochi as part of Indo-French naval cooperation. Captain Antoine Vibert, commanding officer of the Chevalier Paul, told WION that a multi-role destroyer specialises in air defence. It protects high-value units from any threat. The principal mission of the destroyer is the "escort and protection" of a Carrier Strike Group. It can also be deployed for a variety of other tasks. The destroyer has a crew of 215 with 15 per cent being women. Vibert added that France always deploys one frigate or a destroyer in the Indian Ocean while adding that France has many strategic interests in the Indian Ocean and it wants to protect them. In April, India and France had held the “Varuna” bilateral exercise with military drills taking place in the Arabian Sea. The French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle had taken place in the exercise. India had also taken place in the French-led “La Pérouse” naval exercise which included navies from Australia, US and Japan. The destroyer Chevalier Paul had taken part in Indo-French air and naval exercise off the coast of Maharashtra. Indian and French forces had deployed aircraft including the Mirage 2000 and Rafale jets as both sides pitted pilots against each other in complex air attacks and defence scenarios.

French destroyer FNS Chevalier Paul docks at Mumbai after naval exercise with Indian forces

<p>In an interaction with WION's Diplomatic Correspondent Sidhant Sibal,&nbsp;Kobbi Shoshani, Consul General of Israel to Mumbai, shared his insights about the growing relationship between India and Israel. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

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<p>WION: How has been the Indo-Israel relationship? &nbsp;</p>

<p>Kobbi Shoshani: The relationship is extremely good. In 1992, we had a completely different relationship. Right now, the partnership is growing among the two nations. There is immense love between the two states and its people. We are strengthening the relations and will celebrate next year in January 2022, the completion of 30 years of full diplomatic relations. I saw the prowess during that time and a tremendous engagement between businesses, people, culture. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>WION: How has the progress been since 1992 in our relationship? &nbsp;</p>

<p>Kobbi Shoshani: Since PM Modi has come to power and as chief minister of Gujarat as well, the connection between India and Israel grew stronger and stronger. Leaders from both the countries have visited each other’s countries, giving boost to the bilateral relationship in every domain. For example, we have 40 centres of excellence in India. We would like to enlarge cooperation in many more fields. &nbsp;</p>

<p>WION: How has been the progress in trade and economy? &nbsp;</p>

<p>Kobbi Shoshani: India did a great job during pandemic as did Israel. The ability of India to vaccinate most of the population was amazing. To feed and give work to 1.4 billion people in India is not an easy task.&nbsp; &nbsp;he cooperation between states is also growing. India has a great Industry and Israel has a lot of innovation. Cooperation between India as power of production (6th in the world) along with Israeli innovation can bring hope and prosperity to the both countries as well as to the whole world. The Idea of Make in India is great. &nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;WION: What about FTA? What is the role and importance of this relationship? &nbsp;</p>

<p>Kobbi Shoshani: We haven't signed it yet. We hope to sign it soon. May be during the bilateral visit of heads soon. The FTA is extremely important for the two countries as it will bring in a lot of prosperity to whole region. We should also incorporate UAE in FTA by enlarging it. We have signed Peace Agreement - 'Abraham Accords' and this straight between India, UAE, Israel &amp; USA will bring about tremendous prosperity. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>WION: What about West-Asian QUAD? &nbsp;</p>

<p>Kobbi Shoshani: Most of the people in Israel &amp; in India think that this is a great opportunity in order to bring the economic ties between the nations to such a level that businessmen from all over the world and these three states have incentives to make business. We have the ability, knowledge, power of producition. Together, sky is the limit. &nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;WION: What are the commonalities between the two nations? &nbsp;</p>

<p>Kobbi Shoshani: The population of Israel is less than 10 million (lesser than Mumbai). The solutions to some problems applicable in Israel aren't applicable to India. This is the difference. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The similarities are ancient cultures, fantastic Industry, amazing young generation, political similarities, etc. Both the nations had got independence almost at the same time. We are just nine months younger to India. Both were under British Mandate and had to go through the split in the country. There are very old cultural and traditional values, which have become the identity of India and the same goes with Israel.&nbsp;</p>


In an interaction with WION's Diplomatic Correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Kobbi Shoshani, Consul General of Israel to Mumbai, shared his insights about the growing relationship between India and Israel.

In an interaction with WION's Diplomatic Correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Kobbi Shoshani, Consul General of Israel to Mumbai, shared his insights about the growing relationship between India and Israel. WION: How has been the Indo-Israel relationship? Kobbi Shoshani: The relationship is extremely good. In 1992, we had a completely different relationship. Right now, the partnership is growing among the two nations. There is immense love between the two states and its people. We are strengthening the relations and will celebrate next year in January 2022, the completion of 30 years of full diplomatic relations. I saw the prowess during that time and a tremendous engagement between businesses, people, culture. WION: How has the progress been since 1992 in our relationship? Kobbi Shoshani: Since PM Modi has come to power and as chief minister of Gujarat as well, the connection between India and Israel grew stronger and stronger. Leaders from both the countries have visited each other’s countries, giving boost to the bilateral relationship in every domain. For example, we have 40 centres of excellence in India. We would like to enlarge cooperation in many more fields. WION: How has been the progress in trade and economy? Kobbi Shoshani: India did a great job during pandemic as did Israel. The ability of India to vaccinate most of the population was amazing. To feed and give work to 1.4 billion people in India is not an easy task. he cooperation between states is also growing. India has a great Industry and Israel has a lot of innovation. Cooperation between India as power of production (6th in the world) along with Israeli innovation can bring hope and prosperity to the both countries as well as to the whole world. The Idea of Make in India is great. WION: What about FTA? What is the role and importance of this relationship? Kobbi Shoshani: We haven't signed it yet. We hope to sign it soon. May be during the bilateral visit of heads soon. The FTA is extremely important for the two countries as it will bring in a lot of prosperity to whole region. We should also incorporate UAE in FTA by enlarging it. We have signed Peace Agreement - 'Abraham Accords' and this straight between India, UAE, Israel & USA will bring about tremendous prosperity. WION: What about West-Asian QUAD? Kobbi Shoshani: Most of the people in Israel & in India think that this is a great opportunity in order to bring the economic ties between the nations to such a level that businessmen from all over the world and these three states have incentives to make business. We have the ability, knowledge, power of producition. Together, sky is the limit. WION: What are the commonalities between the two nations? Kobbi Shoshani: The population of Israel is less than 10 million (lesser than Mumbai). The solutions to some problems applicable in Israel aren't applicable to India. This is the difference. The similarities are ancient cultures, fantastic Industry, amazing young generation, political similarities, etc. Both the nations had got independence almost at the same time. We are just nine months younger to India. Both were under British Mandate and had to go through the split in the country. There are very old cultural and traditional values, which have become the identity of India and the same goes with Israel.

Indo-Israel relationship growing strong, says Consul General of Israel Kobbi Shoshani

In an address to the nation, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced that the government has decided to repeal the three farm laws. Several farmers had been protesting against these laws for a long time. The leader also appealed these farmers to return home.

All three farm laws repealed, PM Modi apologizes to farmers, urges them to go home

<p>In an address to the nation, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced that the government has decided to repeal the three farm laws. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Several farmers had been protesting against these laws for a long time. The leader also appealed these farmers to return home. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>On the auspicious occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti, Modi said in the address that the laws were meant to benefit the farmers and also apologised to people of the country as the government could not convince a section of farmers. &nbsp;</p>

<p>He said that the government had clear heart and clean conscience. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch | India: 'Three contentious farm laws to be repealed,' PM Narendra Modi's big address&nbsp;to nation</strong></p>

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<p>"There may have been some shortcoming in our efforts due to which we could not explain the truth, as clear as the light of the diya, to some of our farmer brothers," Modi said. &nbsp;</p>

<p>As it is the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, it is not the time to blame anyone, Modi added. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>"I have come to tell you that we have decided to repeal the three farm laws. In the upcoming Parliament session starting at the end of this month, we will complete the constitutional process to repeal the three farm laws," the leader said. &nbsp;</p>

<p>"I would request all my protesting farmer friends, today is the auspicious day of Guru Purab, return home, to your fields and family and make a new beginning, let us move forward afresh," the PM said. &nbsp;</p>

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In an address to the nation, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced that the government has decided to repeal the three farm laws. Several farmers had been protesting against these laws for a long time.

In an address to the nation, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced that the government has decided to repeal the three farm laws. Several farmers had been protesting against these laws for a long time. The leader also appealed these farmers to return home. Also Read: India's SC sets aside lower court's ruling that skin-to-skin contact is essential for sexual offence case On the auspicious occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti, Modi said in the address that the laws were meant to benefit the farmers and also apologised to people of the country as the government could not convince a section of farmers. He said that the government had clear heart and clean conscience. Watch | India: 'Three contentious farm laws to be repealed,' PM Narendra Modi's big address to nation × "There may have been some shortcoming in our efforts due to which we could not explain the truth, as clear as the light of the diya, to some of our farmer brothers," Modi said. As it is the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, it is not the time to blame anyone, Modi added. Also Read | Paytm: India's largest IPO tanks on debut - what really happened? "I have come to tell you that we have decided to repeal the three farm laws. In the upcoming Parliament session starting at the end of this month, we will complete the constitutional process to repeal the three farm laws," the leader said. "I would request all my protesting farmer friends, today is the auspicious day of Guru Purab, return home, to your fields and family and make a new beginning, let us move forward afresh," the PM said. (With inputs from agencies)

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