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<p>The Jammu and Kashmir Police have formed a squad to investigate the death of policeman Tawseef Ahmad Wani, 29, on Sunday in Srinagar's Batamaloo neighbourhood.</p>

<p>Wani, a two-year veteran of the police, was killed in the second such targeted attack in the region in less than a month.</p>

<p>In October, a Power Development Department employee was killed in the area.</p>

<p>Security forces searched the area shortly after Wani was killed, two days after an exchange of fire at a hospital a few kilometres from the crime site, according to police.</p>

<p>Since the deaths of 11 civilians last month, Srinagar has been under intense security.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The Jammu and Kashmir Police have formed a squad to investigate the death of policeman Tawseef Ahmad Wani, 29, on Sunday in Srinagar's Batamaloo neighbourhood. Wani, a two-year veteran of the police, was killed in the second such targeted attack in the region in less than a month.

The Jammu and Kashmir Police have formed a squad to investigate the death of policeman Tawseef Ahmad Wani, 29, on Sunday in Srinagar's Batamaloo neighbourhood. Wani, a two-year veteran of the police, was killed in the second such targeted attack in the region in less than a month. In October, a Power Development Department employee was killed in the area. Security forces searched the area shortly after Wani was killed, two days after an exchange of fire at a hospital a few kilometres from the crime site, according to police. Since the deaths of 11 civilians last month, Srinagar has been under intense security. (With inputs from agencies)

J&K: Constable shot dead by terrorists, Police form team to investigate

The air quality in Delhi continued to remain in the 'severe' category on Monday (November 8, 2021) for the fourth consecutive day after the festival of Diwali. But, a large part of this is due to an increase in stubble burning related pollutants.

Air quality continues to remain 'severe', days after Diwali in Delhi

Chennai witnessed the heaviest single-day rain on Saturday since the devastating floods of 2015. It was due to the conditions as a prelude to the low-pressure formation over the Bay of Bengal.

India: Heavy rains lash Chennai, low-lying areas waterlogged

<p>For the second time, Prime Minister Narendra Modi topped the ‘Global Leader Approval’ ratings released by American research firm - Morning Consult, with the highest 70 per cent approval ratings.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the data published by the American firm, PM Modi was ranked as the most approved world leader, followed by Mexico President López Obrador at 66% and Italy Prime Minister Mario Draghi at 58%.</p>

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Modi: 70%<br />
López Obrador: 66%<br />
Draghi: 58%<br />
Merkel: 54%<br />
Morrison: 47%<br />
Biden: 44%<br />
Trudeau: 43%<br />
Kishida: 42%<br />
Moon: 41%<br />
Johnson: 40%<br />
Sánchez: 37%<br />
Macron: 36%<br />
Bolsonaro: 35%<br />
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<p>Modi is also ahead of US President Joe Biden who ranks at sixth spot with 44 per cent approvals and UK PM Boris Johnson, who got only 40 per cent approval ratings and ranks 10th in the list.</p>

<p>Among other world leaders, outgoing German Chancellor Angela Merkel has secured (54%) and Australian PM Scott Morrison got (47%) approvals, while Canada's Justin Trudeau is at seventh rank with 43 per cent approval ratings.</p>

<p>Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro, who has been facing protests over ‘mishandling’ the COVID-19 pandemic and worsening economic situation, has a disapproval rating of 59 per cent—the highest since October last year.</p>

<p>The Morning Consult conducts this survey every week and offers a real-time insight into the shifting political dynamics.</p>

<p>The approval ratings are monitored for governmental leaders across the following countries- Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, South Korea, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States.</p>

<p>Earlier this year, the Morning Consult dubbed Prime Minister Modi as the “Most Popular Head of Government” in a survey. He had secured the top spot as the most approved world leader once before, when this survey was conducted back in September 2021.</p>

<p><strong>Following is the list of approval ratings of global leaders in comparison with Prime Minister Modi:</strong></p>

<p>Narendra Modi: 70 percent</p>

<p>Lopez Obrader: 66 percent</p>

<p>Mario Draghi: 58 percent</p>

<p>Angela Merkel: 54 percent</p>

<p>Scott Morrison: 47 percent</p>

<p>Justin Trudeau: 45 percent</p>

<p>Joe Biden: 44 percent</p>

<p>Fumio Kishida: 42 percent</p>

<p>Moon Jae-in: 41 percent</p>

<p>Boris Johnson: 40 percent</p>

<p>Pedro Sanchez: 37 percent</p>

<p>Emmanuel Macron: 36 percent</p>

<p>Jair Bolsonaro: 35 percent</p>


For the second time, Prime Minister Narendra Modi topped the ‘Global Leader Approval’ ratings released by American research firm - Morning Consult, with the highest 70 per cent approval ratings.

For the second time, Prime Minister Narendra Modi topped the ‘Global Leader Approval’ ratings released by American research firm - Morning Consult, with the highest 70 per cent approval ratings. According to the data published by the American firm, PM Modi was ranked as the most approved world leader, followed by Mexico President López Obrador at 66% and Italy Prime Minister Mario Draghi at 58%. Global Leader Approval: Among All Adults https://t.co/dQsNxodoxB Modi: 70% López Obrador: 66% Draghi: 58% Merkel: 54% Morrison: 47% Biden: 44% Trudeau: 43% Kishida: 42% Moon: 41% Johnson: 40% Sánchez: 37% Macron: 36% Bolsonaro: 35% *Updated 11/4/21 pic.twitter.com/zqOTc7m1xQ — Morning Consult (@MorningConsult) November 6, 2021 × Modi is also ahead of US President Joe Biden who ranks at sixth spot with 44 per cent approvals and UK PM Boris Johnson, who got only 40 per cent approval ratings and ranks 10th in the list. Among other world leaders, outgoing German Chancellor Angela Merkel has secured (54%) and Australian PM Scott Morrison got (47%) approvals, while Canada's Justin Trudeau is at seventh rank with 43 per cent approval ratings. Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro, who has been facing protests over ‘mishandling’ the COVID-19 pandemic and worsening economic situation, has a disapproval rating of 59 per cent—the highest since October last year. The Morning Consult conducts this survey every week and offers a real-time insight into the shifting political dynamics. The approval ratings are monitored for governmental leaders across the following countries- Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, South Korea, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Earlier this year, the Morning Consult dubbed Prime Minister Modi as the “Most Popular Head of Government” in a survey. He had secured the top spot as the most approved world leader once before, when this survey was conducted back in September 2021. Following is the list of approval ratings of global leaders in comparison with Prime Minister Modi: Narendra Modi: 70 percent Lopez Obrader: 66 percent Mario Draghi: 58 percent Angela Merkel: 54 percent Scott Morrison: 47 percent Justin Trudeau: 45 percent Joe Biden: 44 percent Fumio Kishida: 42 percent Moon Jae-in: 41 percent Boris Johnson: 40 percent Pedro Sanchez: 37 percent Emmanuel Macron: 36 percent Jair Bolsonaro: 35 percent

Indian Prime Minister Modi tops ‘Global Leader Approval’ ratings for the second time

<p>India will be raising the killing of an Indian fisherman&nbsp;with Islamabad. The incident took place off&nbsp;the coast in Gujarat. Pakistani Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) on Saturday&nbsp;opened firing on Indian boats, killing one fisherman and injuring another.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The injured fisherman is being treated at a hospital in Okha, Gujarat. According to reports, the deceased fisherman was from Thane, Maharashtra.</p>

<p>Sources told WION that India has taken "serious note of the incident" and will be raising the matter with Islamabad diplomatically. Sources pointed out that the firing by Pakistan was "unprovoked."&nbsp;An investigation is underway.</p>

<p>The current incident comes at a time when relation between India and Pakistan remain&nbsp;tense.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>New Delhi has reached out to Pakistan for an Afghanistan conference, which will take place later this week. However, the invite was rejected by Islamabad.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Recently, Pakistan also withdrew clearance for the Srinagar-Sharjah flight. While Pakistani authorities had granted overflight clearance for the Go First flights to operate at the Srinagar-Sharjah sector on October 23, 24, 26 and 28, the country had put clearance for the same flight on hold from October 31 to November 30.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier, PMSA has been involved in attacking Indian fishing boats. In April 2020, there was an attack on the Indian fishing boats from the agency. Back then, the Ministry of external affairs termed the incident as a "deplorable and unprofessional act". PMSA is a branch of the Pakistani Navy.</p>


India will be raising the killing of an Indian fisherman with Islamabad. The incident took place off the coast in Gujarat. Pakistani Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) on Saturday opened firing on Indian boats, killing one fisherman and injuring another.

India will be raising the killing of an Indian fisherman with Islamabad. The incident took place off the coast in Gujarat. Pakistani Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) on Saturday opened firing on Indian boats, killing one fisherman and injuring another. The injured fisherman is being treated at a hospital in Okha, Gujarat. According to reports, the deceased fisherman was from Thane, Maharashtra. Sources told WION that India has taken "serious note of the incident" and will be raising the matter with Islamabad diplomatically. Sources pointed out that the firing by Pakistan was "unprovoked." An investigation is underway. The current incident comes at a time when relation between India and Pakistan remain tense. Also read | Strongly condemn assassination attempt on Iraqi PM: India New Delhi has reached out to Pakistan for an Afghanistan conference, which will take place later this week. However, the invite was rejected by Islamabad. Recently, Pakistan also withdrew clearance for the Srinagar-Sharjah flight. While Pakistani authorities had granted overflight clearance for the Go First flights to operate at the Srinagar-Sharjah sector on October 23, 24, 26 and 28, the country had put clearance for the same flight on hold from October 31 to November 30. Earlier, PMSA has been involved in attacking Indian fishing boats. In April 2020, there was an attack on the Indian fishing boats from the agency. Back then, the Ministry of external affairs termed the incident as a "deplorable and unprofessional act". PMSA is a branch of the Pakistani Navy.

New Delhi to raise the killing of Indian fisherman with Islamabad

<p>With Chennai witnessing heavy downpour for the past few days, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Sunday declared two-day holiday for schools and colleges in Chennai, Thiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu districts on Monday and Tuesday.<br />
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On Saturday night, Chennai recorded the highest rainfall since 2015 as incessant showers lashed the city overnight. Non-stop rain from 8.30 pm&nbsp;on Saturday till 5 am&nbsp;on Sunday left the city inundated with water entering homes in several low-lying areas.</p>

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<p>Addressing media persons after visiting Padi, Purasawalkam and Kolathur areas in Chennai, Stalin said that men and machinery were kept ready for any emergency operations following heavy rains.</p>

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Stalin said that four teams of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been deployed in Madurai and Cuddalore districts for any emergency service. He also said that 50,000 food packets have been distributed in 44 rehabilitation centres since Sunday morning.<br />
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The Chief Minister called upon the people to hold their travel plans as the weathermen have predicted heavy rains for the next three days.<br />
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With Chennai witnessing heavy downpour for the past few days, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Sunday declared two-day holiday for schools and colleges in Chennai, Thiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu districts on Monday and Tuesday.

With Chennai witnessing heavy downpour for the past few days, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Sunday declared two-day holiday for schools and colleges in Chennai, Thiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu districts on Monday and Tuesday. On Saturday night, Chennai recorded the highest rainfall since 2015 as incessant showers lashed the city overnight. Non-stop rain from 8.30 pm on Saturday till 5 am on Sunday left the city inundated with water entering homes in several low-lying areas. With each passing hour, the pictures are getting more worrisome in #Chennai. This one is by A Prathap for @TOIChennai #ChennaiRains #ChennaiRain pic.twitter.com/N4ZQln9bRo — Prasad Ramasubramanian (@PrasadrsTOI) November 7, 2021 × Years have gone by The situation is the same Heavy overnight rains and its water flooding everywhere More Rains expected today #ChennaiRains #ChennaiRain pic.twitter.com/qbTPUFIU3B — Dr.Ravi (@imravee) November 7, 2021 × Addressing media persons after visiting Padi, Purasawalkam and Kolathur areas in Chennai, Stalin said that men and machinery were kept ready for any emergency operations following heavy rains. Also read | India reports single-day rise of 10,853 COVID-19 infection, active cases lowest in 260 days Stalin said that four teams of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been deployed in Madurai and Cuddalore districts for any emergency service. He also said that 50,000 food packets have been distributed in 44 rehabilitation centres since Sunday morning. The Chief Minister called upon the people to hold their travel plans as the weathermen have predicted heavy rains for the next three days. He said that officials have been put on high alert and all the state government departments are working in coordination with each other. The regional centre of the India Meteorological Department has warned of heavy to very heavy rains in Chennai and other parts of the state in the next few days.

Schools, colleges shut after non-stop rain inundates Chennai

<p>India on Sunday strongly condemned an assassination attempt using<strong> armed drones</strong> on Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi&nbsp;and said terrorism and violence have no place in any civilised society.</p>

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<p><strong>Kadhimi </strong>survived the attack early on Sunday. Drones laden with explosives were used to target his residence inside Baghdad's high-security Green Zone area.</p>

<p>"We strongly condemn the assassination attempt by drone attack today morning on the Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said.</p>

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<p>"Terrorism and violence have no place in any civilised society. They cannot be allowed to undermine peace and stability in Iraq," he said.</p>

<p>According to reports, six of Prime Minister Kadhimi's security guards were injured in the attack.</p>

<p>"We express our concerns for the casualties caused by the attack and reiterate our support for the democratic process in Iraq," Bagchi said, responding to media queries on the assassination attempt.</p>


India on Sunday strongly condemned an assassination attempt using armed drones on Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi and said terrorism and violence have no place in any civilised society.

India on Sunday strongly condemned an assassination attempt using armed drones on Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi and said terrorism and violence have no place in any civilised society. Also Read: Act of terrorism, says US after Iraq Prime Minister escapes drone attack Kadhimi survived the attack early on Sunday. Drones laden with explosives were used to target his residence inside Baghdad's high-security Green Zone area. "We strongly condemn the assassination attempt by drone attack today morning on the Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said. Also Read: Iraqi Prime Minister escapes assassination attempt "Terrorism and violence have no place in any civilised society. They cannot be allowed to undermine peace and stability in Iraq," he said. According to reports, six of Prime Minister Kadhimi's security guards were injured in the attack. "We express our concerns for the casualties caused by the attack and reiterate our support for the democratic process in Iraq," Bagchi said, responding to media queries on the assassination attempt.

Strongly condemn assassination attempt on Iraqi PM: India

<p>A cyclonic circulation lies over north coastal Tamil Nadu, southeast of Bay of Bengal and a low pressure area is likely to form by November 9, the Meteorological department said on Sunday and has forecast widespread rainfall for at least the next three days in the state.</p>

<p>Under its influence, rainfall is likely in northern regions like Chennai, Villupuram, Cuddalore and in delta areas of Mayiladuthurai and Nagapattinam districts besides neighbouring Puducherry and Kariakkal on Monday.</p>

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<p>Showers in such regions may be heavy and at isolated places, very heavy and there could be thunderstorm activity as well.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Other regions, including southern Madurai, are also expected to receive rainfall, an official bulletin said.</p>

<p>On November 9, thunderstorm with heavy to very heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places over Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, Tenkasi and Tuticorin districts.</p>

<p>The following day, thunderstorm with scattered heavy to very heavy rainfall with isolated extremely heavy showers could occur in districts of north coastal Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal.</p>

<p>"A cyclonic circulation lies over Southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining equatorial Indian Ocean extending up to 4.5 Km above mean sea level. Under its influence, a low pressure area is likely to form over southeast Bay of Bengal and neighbourhood around November 9. It is likely to become more marked and move towards north Tamil Nadu coast during the subsequent 48 hrs," the bulletin said.</p>


A cyclonic circulation lies over north coastal Tamil Nadu, southeast of Bay of Bengal and a low pressure area is likely to form by November 9, the Meteorological department said on Sunday and has forecast widespread rainfall for at least the next three days in the state.

A cyclonic circulation lies over north coastal Tamil Nadu, southeast of Bay of Bengal and a low pressure area is likely to form by November 9, the Meteorological department said on Sunday and has forecast widespread rainfall for at least the next three days in the state. Under its influence, rainfall is likely in northern regions like Chennai, Villupuram, Cuddalore and in delta areas of Mayiladuthurai and Nagapattinam districts besides neighbouring Puducherry and Kariakkal on Monday. Also Read: Schools, colleges granted holiday after heavy rain in Indian city Chennai Showers in such regions may be heavy and at isolated places, very heavy and there could be thunderstorm activity as well. Other regions, including southern Madurai, are also expected to receive rainfall, an official bulletin said. On November 9, thunderstorm with heavy to very heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places over Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, Tenkasi and Tuticorin districts. The following day, thunderstorm with scattered heavy to very heavy rainfall with isolated extremely heavy showers could occur in districts of north coastal Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal. "A cyclonic circulation lies over Southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining equatorial Indian Ocean extending up to 4.5 Km above mean sea level. Under its influence, a low pressure area is likely to form over southeast Bay of Bengal and neighbourhood around November 9. It is likely to become more marked and move towards north Tamil Nadu coast during the subsequent 48 hrs," the bulletin said.

Heavy rainfall expected next 3 days in Tamil Nadu: IMD

<p>India saw a single-day rise of 10,853 COVID-19 infections, which took the country's total tally of cases to 3,43,55,536, while active cases have declined to 1,44,845, the lowest in 260 days, according to Union health ministry data updated on Sunday.</p>

<p>The death toll has climbed to 4,60,791 with 526 more fatalities, according to the data updated at 8 am.</p>

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<p>The daily rise in new coronavirus infections has been below 20,000 for 30 straight days and less than 50,000 daily new cases have been reported for 133 consecutive days now, the ministry said.</p>

<p>The active cases have declined to 1,44,845, comprising 0.42 per cent of the total infections, the lowest since March last year, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has been recorded at 98.24 per cent, the highest since March last year, it said.</p>

<p>The data stated that a decrease of 2,105 cases has been recorded in active COVID-19 cases in a span of 24 hours.</p>

<p>The daily positivity rate has been recorded at 1.18 per cent. It has been less than two per cent for the last 34 days.</p>

<p>The weekly positivity rate has been recorded at 1.28 per cent. It has been below two per cent for the last 44 days, according to the health ministry.</p>

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<p>The number of people, who have recuperated from the disease, has increased to 3,37,49,900, while the case fatality rate has been recorded at 1.34 per cent, the data stated.</p>

<p>The cumulative doses administered so far under the nationwide COVID-19 vaccination drive has exceeded 108.21 crore.</p>

<p>India's COVID-19 tally had crossed the 20-lakh mark on August 7 last year, 30 lakh on August 23, 40 lakh on September 5 and 50 lakh on September 16.</p>

<p>It went past 60 lakh on September 28, 70 lakh on October 11, crossed 80 lakh on October 29, 90 lakh on November 20 and surpassed the one-crore mark on December 19 last year.</p>

<p>India crossed two crore cases on May 4 and three crore cases on June 23.</p>

<p>The 526 new fatalities include 467 from Kerala, 14 from West Bengal and 10 each from Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, the ministry said.</p>

<p>Kerala has been reconciling data on COVID-19 deaths since the past few days, hence the death tally of the state is high.</p>

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<p>It said 4,60,791 deaths have been reported so far in the country including 1,40,372 from Maharashtra, 38,107 from Karnataka, 36,214 from Tamil Nadu, 33,515 from Kerala, 25,091 from Delhi, 22,903 from Uttar Pradesh and 19,215 from West Bengal.</p>

<p>The health ministry said that more than 70 per cent of deaths occurred due to comorbidities.</p>

<p>"Our figures are being reconciled with the Indian Council of Medical Research," the ministry said on its website, adding that state-wise distribution of figures is subject to further verification and reconciliation.&nbsp;</p>


India saw a single-day rise of 10,853 COVID-19 infections, which took the country's total tally of cases to 3,43,55,536, while active cases have declined to 1,44,845, the lowest in 260 days, according to Union health ministry data updated on Sunday.

India saw a single-day rise of 10,853 COVID-19 infections, which took the country's total tally of cases to 3,43,55,536, while active cases have declined to 1,44,845, the lowest in 260 days, according to Union health ministry data updated on Sunday. The death toll has climbed to 4,60,791 with 526 more fatalities, according to the data updated at 8 am. Also Read | 'We welcome all students': Schools reopen after 19 months The daily rise in new coronavirus infections has been below 20,000 for 30 straight days and less than 50,000 daily new cases have been reported for 133 consecutive days now, the ministry said. The active cases have declined to 1,44,845, comprising 0.42 per cent of the total infections, the lowest since March last year, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has been recorded at 98.24 per cent, the highest since March last year, it said. The data stated that a decrease of 2,105 cases has been recorded in active COVID-19 cases in a span of 24 hours. The daily positivity rate has been recorded at 1.18 per cent. It has been less than two per cent for the last 34 days. The weekly positivity rate has been recorded at 1.28 per cent. It has been below two per cent for the last 44 days, according to the health ministry. Also Read | 28 million more years of life lost due to the COVID-19 pandemic: Study The number of people, who have recuperated from the disease, has increased to 3,37,49,900, while the case fatality rate has been recorded at 1.34 per cent, the data stated. The cumulative doses administered so far under the nationwide COVID-19 vaccination drive has exceeded 108.21 crore. India's COVID-19 tally had crossed the 20-lakh mark on August 7 last year, 30 lakh on August 23, 40 lakh on September 5 and 50 lakh on September 16. It went past 60 lakh on September 28, 70 lakh on October 11, crossed 80 lakh on October 29, 90 lakh on November 20 and surpassed the one-crore mark on December 19 last year. India crossed two crore cases on May 4 and three crore cases on June 23. The 526 new fatalities include 467 from Kerala, 14 from West Bengal and 10 each from Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, the ministry said. Kerala has been reconciling data on COVID-19 deaths since the past few days, hence the death tally of the state is high. Also Read | Panic in southern Indian state of Karnataka as 32 students test positive for COVID-19 at residential school It said 4,60,791 deaths have been reported so far in the country including 1,40,372 from Maharashtra, 38,107 from Karnataka, 36,214 from Tamil Nadu, 33,515 from Kerala, 25,091 from Delhi, 22,903 from Uttar Pradesh and 19,215 from West Bengal. The health ministry said that more than 70 per cent of deaths occurred due to comorbidities. "Our figures are being reconciled with the Indian Council of Medical Research," the ministry said on its website, adding that state-wise distribution of figures is subject to further verification and reconciliation.

India reports single-day rise of 10,853 COVID-19 infection, active cases lowest in 260 days

<p>Mega summits are always a logistics nightmare, and when heads of state of over a dozen countries are coming, it is a challenge in every sense. Even amidst challenge, hosts Italy and UK for the G20 and Glasgow COP26 climate summit gave "special protocol consideration" to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian delegation, it is learnt. This meant the the PM’s movement between hotel and venue were coordinated according to leader’s other engagements. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Indian delegation was also in Indian PM's hotel. This may sound easy, but when a country is hosting mega summits, hotel space and bookings are impossible to get. Especially with thousands of journalists, delegations, activists also descending to the particular city. This is especially cumbersome in a post-Covid crisis world where protocols need to be followed. Remember, many countries had their delegation divide into several hotels across Rome and Glasgow during last week's key summits. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Interestingly, hosts had also provided flexibility in order to accommodate India’s other bilateral engagements. Indian Prime Minister had over 15 bilateral meetings on the sidelines of G20 and COP26 summit.</p>

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<p>This included meetings with Italy's Prime Minister Mario Draghi, French President Emmanuel Macron, outgoing German chancellor Angela Merkel in Rome and the new Prime Minister of Nepal Sher Bahadur Deuba, Israel PM Naftali Bennett, UK PM Boris Johnson at Glasgow. He also met Indian community members in a Covid complaint protocol in Italy and Glasgow. &nbsp;</p>

<p>This year's G20 summit is happening in-person since 2019. Last year's summit was virtual for the first time due to Covid crisis since the group came into being since the 2008. India will be hosting the summit in 2023, which will be the first time, the country hosts the summit.&nbsp;</p>


Mega summits are always a logistics nightmare, and when heads of state of over a dozen countries are coming, it is a challenge in every sense. Even amidst challenge, hosts Italy and UK for the G20 and Glasgow COP26 climate summit gave "special protocol consideration" to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian delegation, it is learnt.

Mega summits are always a logistics nightmare, and when heads of state of over a dozen countries are coming, it is a challenge in every sense. Even amidst challenge, hosts Italy and UK for the G20 and Glasgow COP26 climate summit gave "special protocol consideration" to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian delegation, it is learnt. This meant the the PM’s movement between hotel and venue were coordinated according to leader’s other engagements. Also Read: Palestine's PM seeks India's support at international forums The Indian delegation was also in Indian PM's hotel. This may sound easy, but when a country is hosting mega summits, hotel space and bookings are impossible to get. Especially with thousands of journalists, delegations, activists also descending to the particular city. This is especially cumbersome in a post-Covid crisis world where protocols need to be followed. Remember, many countries had their delegation divide into several hotels across Rome and Glasgow during last week's key summits. Interestingly, hosts had also provided flexibility in order to accommodate India’s other bilateral engagements. Indian Prime Minister had over 15 bilateral meetings on the sidelines of G20 and COP26 summit. Also Read | PM in Kedarnath: Modi offers prayers, unveils Adi Shankaracharya statue This included meetings with Italy's Prime Minister Mario Draghi, French President Emmanuel Macron, outgoing German chancellor Angela Merkel in Rome and the new Prime Minister of Nepal Sher Bahadur Deuba, Israel PM Naftali Bennett, UK PM Boris Johnson at Glasgow. He also met Indian community members in a Covid complaint protocol in Italy and Glasgow. This year's G20 summit is happening in-person since 2019. Last year's summit was virtual for the first time due to Covid crisis since the group came into being since the 2008. India will be hosting the summit in 2023, which will be the first time, the country hosts the summit.

G20, COP26 saw special protocol for Indian PM Modi

<p>China has built a large 100-home civilian village inside disputed territory between the Tibet Autonomous Region and India's Arunachal Pradesh, claimed the US Department of Defense in its annual report to Congress on military and security developments involving China.</p>

<p>These and other infrastructure development efforts along the India-China border have been a source of consternation in the Indian government and media, it stated.</p>

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<p>The report also specifically points out that China has attempted to blame India for provoking the standoff through India's "increased infrastructure development" near the Line of Actual Control (LAC).</p>

<p>Asserting that its deployments to the LAC were in response to Indian provocation, Beijing has refused to withdraw any forces until India's forces have withdrawn behind the its version of the LAC and ceased infrastructure improvements in the area, it stated.</p>

<p>Chinese state-controlled media forcefully asserted China's intent to refuse any territorial concessions demanded by India.</p>

<p>"PRC (People's Republic of China) officials, through official statements and state media, had also sought unsuccessfully to prevent India from deepening its relationship with the US during and subsequent to the standoff, while accusing India of being a mere 'instrument'&nbsp;of US policy in the region," it stated.</p>

<p>The department also asserted that Chinese officials have warned US officials to not interfere with the their relationship with India.</p>

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<p>Elaborating about India and China border dispute in the last 18 months, it stated that despite the ongoing diplomatic and military dialogues to reduce border tensions, the PRC has continued taking incremental and tactical actions to press its claims at the LAC.</p>

<p>The report stated that tensions with India along the LAC sparked an ongoing standoff between Chinese and Indian troops in mid-May 2020, which lasted through the winter.</p>

<p>The standoff escalated on June 15, 2020 after a skirmish ensued in the Galwan Valley in Ladakh between the Indian Army and PLA troops that resulted in casualties on both sides, including the deaths of 20 Indian soldiers.</p>

<p>In February 2021, the Central Military Commission (CMC) announced posthumous awards for four PLA soldiers, "though the total number of PRC casualties remains unknown".</p>

<p>The current standoff between the two nations resulted in the first deaths in the last 45 years.</p>

<p>Despite agreements to disengage in the spring of 2021, both sides maintain troops along the LAC as Corps Commander-level negotiations progress slowly.</p>

<p>The report stated that differing perceptions of border demarcations along the LAC joined with recent infrastructure construction, led to multiple unarmed clashes, an ongoing standoff, and military buildups on both sides of the border.</p>

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<p>It also stated that throughout the standoff, PRC officials sought to downplay the severity of the crisis, emphasising Beijing's intent to preserve border stability and prevent the standoff from harming other areas of its bilateral relationship with India.</p>

<p>The PRC seeks to prevent border tensions from causing India to partner more closely with the US.</p>

<p>As of June 2021, the PRC and India continue to maintain large-scale deployments along the LAC and make preparations to sustain these forces while disengagement negotiations have made limited progress, the report stated.</p>


China has built a large 100-home civilian village inside disputed territory between the Tibet Autonomous Region and India's Arunachal Pradesh, claimed the US Department of Defense in its annual report to Congress on military and security developments involving China.

China has built a large 100-home civilian village inside disputed territory between the Tibet Autonomous Region and India's Arunachal Pradesh, claimed the US Department of Defense in its annual report to Congress on military and security developments involving China. These and other infrastructure development efforts along the India-China border have been a source of consternation in the Indian government and media, it stated. Also Read | India has less nukes than Pakistan, China: New analysis of capabilities The report also specifically points out that China has attempted to blame India for provoking the standoff through India's "increased infrastructure development" near the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Asserting that its deployments to the LAC were in response to Indian provocation, Beijing has refused to withdraw any forces until India's forces have withdrawn behind the its version of the LAC and ceased infrastructure improvements in the area, it stated. Chinese state-controlled media forcefully asserted China's intent to refuse any territorial concessions demanded by India. "PRC (People's Republic of China) officials, through official statements and state media, had also sought unsuccessfully to prevent India from deepening its relationship with the US during and subsequent to the standoff, while accusing India of being a mere 'instrument' of US policy in the region," it stated. The department also asserted that Chinese officials have warned US officials to not interfere with the their relationship with India. Also Read | China is blocking marine exports from India using non-tariff barriers amid tensions Elaborating about India and China border dispute in the last 18 months, it stated that despite the ongoing diplomatic and military dialogues to reduce border tensions, the PRC has continued taking incremental and tactical actions to press its claims at the LAC. The report stated that tensions with India along the LAC sparked an ongoing standoff between Chinese and Indian troops in mid-May 2020, which lasted through the winter. The standoff escalated on June 15, 2020 after a skirmish ensued in the Galwan Valley in Ladakh between the Indian Army and PLA troops that resulted in casualties on both sides, including the deaths of 20 Indian soldiers. In February 2021, the Central Military Commission (CMC) announced posthumous awards for four PLA soldiers, "though the total number of PRC casualties remains unknown". The current standoff between the two nations resulted in the first deaths in the last 45 years. Despite agreements to disengage in the spring of 2021, both sides maintain troops along the LAC as Corps Commander-level negotiations progress slowly. The report stated that differing perceptions of border demarcations along the LAC joined with recent infrastructure construction, led to multiple unarmed clashes, an ongoing standoff, and military buildups on both sides of the border. Also Read | India steps up Himalayan border defences after 2020 clash with China It also stated that throughout the standoff, PRC officials sought to downplay the severity of the crisis, emphasising Beijing's intent to preserve border stability and prevent the standoff from harming other areas of its bilateral relationship with India. The PRC seeks to prevent border tensions from causing India to partner more closely with the US. As of June 2021, the PRC and India continue to maintain large-scale deployments along the LAC and make preparations to sustain these forces while disengagement negotiations have made limited progress, the report stated.

China built village inside disputed territory with India's Arunachal Pradesh: US

<p>India has sent 100 tonnes of Nano Nitrogen fertiliser to Sri Lanka in the backdrop of latter barring the use of contaminated Chinese fertilisers.</p>

<p>Sri Lanka had barred shipment of Chinese organic fertiliser after it was found to be contaminated with bacteria, a development that has miffed Beijing which was quick to blacklist People’s Bank of Sri Lanka in a quid pro quo move. The People's Bank is the second largest commercial bank in Sri Lanka.</p>

<p>Indian supplies reached on two Indian Air force Globemaster aircraft on Thursday, which was Diwali day. The supplies were requested by Sri Lankan government.</p>

<p>A release by the Indian high commission in Colombo said, "the deployment was essentially to support the government of Sri Lanka's initiative towards organic farming and to expedite availability of Nano Nitrogen fertiliser to the Sri Lankan farmers".</p>

<p>The C17 aircraft operations were coordinated in close liaison with Sri Lanka Air Force.</p>

<p>The Indian mission pointed out that the close coordination between the two services led to the "quick deployment....and expeditious disembarkation" of IAF aircraft.</p>

<p>The Indian crew was received by Chief of Staff,&nbsp;Sri Lanka Air Force AVM Prasanna Payoe.</p>

<p>This is not for the first time that New Delhi has reached out to Colombo as part of its "Neighbourhood First' policy" and 'First Responder' in the region.</p>

<p>Indian Navy and Coast Guard have promptly responded to several crises in Sri Lanka such as containing the fire onboard MT New Diamond and MV XPress Pearl.</p>

<p>India also sent 100 T Liquid Medical Oxygen during the fourth wave of Covid pandemic via INS Shakti.</p>

<p>Supplies of vaccines and medicines from India to Sri Lanka have been key element of ties amid the Covid crisis.</p>

<p>New Delhi has provided 1 million doses of Covishield vaccine to Sri Lanka with 50% of it being gifted by India.</p>


India has sent 100 tonnes of Nano Nitrogen fertiliser to Sri Lanka in the backdrop of latter barring the use of contaminated Chinese fertilisers. Sri Lanka had barred shipment of Chinese organic fertiliser after it was found to be contaminated with bacteria, a development that has miffed Beijing which was quick to blacklist People’s Bank of Sri Lanka in a quid pro quo move.

India has sent 100 tonnes of Nano Nitrogen fertiliser to Sri Lanka in the backdrop of latter barring the use of contaminated Chinese fertilisers. Sri Lanka had barred shipment of Chinese organic fertiliser after it was found to be contaminated with bacteria, a development that has miffed Beijing which was quick to blacklist People’s Bank of Sri Lanka in a quid pro quo move. The People's Bank is the second largest commercial bank in Sri Lanka. Indian supplies reached on two Indian Air force Globemaster aircraft on Thursday, which was Diwali day. The supplies were requested by Sri Lankan government. A release by the Indian high commission in Colombo said, "the deployment was essentially to support the government of Sri Lanka's initiative towards organic farming and to expedite availability of Nano Nitrogen fertiliser to the Sri Lankan farmers". The C17 aircraft operations were coordinated in close liaison with Sri Lanka Air Force. The Indian mission pointed out that the close coordination between the two services led to the "quick deployment....and expeditious disembarkation" of IAF aircraft. The Indian crew was received by Chief of Staff, Sri Lanka Air Force AVM Prasanna Payoe. This is not for the first time that New Delhi has reached out to Colombo as part of its "Neighbourhood First' policy" and 'First Responder' in the region. Indian Navy and Coast Guard have promptly responded to several crises in Sri Lanka such as containing the fire onboard MT New Diamond and MV XPress Pearl. India also sent 100 T Liquid Medical Oxygen during the fourth wave of Covid pandemic via INS Shakti. Supplies of vaccines and medicines from India to Sri Lanka have been key element of ties amid the Covid crisis. New Delhi has provided 1 million doses of Covishield vaccine to Sri Lanka with 50% of it being gifted by India.

India sends in 100 tonne fertiliser to Sri Lanka amid Colombo's row with China over contamination

<p>India on Saturday recorded 10,929 fresh coronavirus cases that took its infection tally to 3,43,44,683, while 392 more fatalities pushed the death toll to 4,60,265, according to Union health ministry data.</p>

<p>The number of active cases came down to 1,46,950 from 1,48,922 on Friday, the data updated at 8 am showed.</p>

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<p>The daily rise in COVID-19 cases has been below 20,000 for 29 straight days. Less than 50,000 daily cases have been reported for 132 consecutive days now.</p>

<p>The active cases comprise 0.43 per cent of the total infections, the lowest since March last year. The national recovery rate stands at 98.23 per cent, the highest since March last year, the ministry said.</p>

<p>The daily positivity rate was recorded at 1.35 per cent. It has remained below 2 per cent for the last 33 days. The weekly positivity rate was recorded at 1.27 per cent. It has remained below 2 per cent for the last 43 days, the data stated.</p>

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<p>India's COVID-19 tally had crossed the 20-lakh mark on August 7, 2020, 30 lakh on August 23, 40 lakh on September 5 and 50 lakh on September 16. It went past 60 lakh on September 28, 70 lakh on October 11, crossed 80 lakh on October 29, 90 lakh on November 20 and surpassed the one-crore mark on December 19.</p>

<p>India's caseload crossed the grim milestone of two crore on May 4 and three crore on June 23.&nbsp;</p>


India on Saturday recorded 10,929 fresh coronavirus cases that took its infection tally to 3,43,44,683, while 392 more fatalities pushed the death toll to 4,60,265, according to Union health ministry data.

India on Saturday recorded 10,929 fresh coronavirus cases that took its infection tally to 3,43,44,683, while 392 more fatalities pushed the death toll to 4,60,265, according to Union health ministry data. The number of active cases came down to 1,46,950 from 1,48,922 on Friday, the data updated at 8 am showed. Also Read | Pfizer's experimental Covid pill reduces hospitalisations and deaths, company claims The daily rise in COVID-19 cases has been below 20,000 for 29 straight days. Less than 50,000 daily cases have been reported for 132 consecutive days now. The active cases comprise 0.43 per cent of the total infections, the lowest since March last year. The national recovery rate stands at 98.23 per cent, the highest since March last year, the ministry said. The daily positivity rate was recorded at 1.35 per cent. It has remained below 2 per cent for the last 33 days. The weekly positivity rate was recorded at 1.27 per cent. It has remained below 2 per cent for the last 43 days, the data stated. Also Read | Britain becomes first country to approve Merck's anti-COVID-19 pill India's COVID-19 tally had crossed the 20-lakh mark on August 7, 2020, 30 lakh on August 23, 40 lakh on September 5 and 50 lakh on September 16. It went past 60 lakh on September 28, 70 lakh on October 11, crossed 80 lakh on October 29, 90 lakh on November 20 and surpassed the one-crore mark on December 19. India's caseload crossed the grim milestone of two crore on May 4 and three crore on June 23.

India adds 10,929 COVID-19 cases, 392 deaths

<p>Eight people died on Thursday morning and several others fell ill after consuming suspected spurious liquor in West Champaran district of dry Bihar.<br />
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Locals claimed that the victims, all residents of Telhua village, had consumed liquor in Chamartoli area on Wednesday evening, but the police did not quite confirm the same as yet.<br />
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A senior police officer, however, said all eight deceased have been identified.<br />
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Talking to reporters, Superintendent of Police Upendra Nath Verma said, "It is a case of unnatural death and more information will be available only after a preliminary investigation."</p>

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Senior officials of the district administration and the police are camping in the village to find out details in the case, he added.<br />
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A villager, on the condition of anonymity, said, After consuming liquor, people started complaining of uneasiness and were taken to a nearby hospital. All eight of them died this morning. There are others currently undergoing treatment in various local hospitals.<br />
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Last month, in a similar incident, eight people died in Muzaffarpur.<br />
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The Nitish Kumar government had on April 5, 2016 banned the manufacture, trade, storage, transportation, sale and consumption of liquor in the state.<br />
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Kumar had said that "the ban on alcohol has been imposed in the interest of society".</p>


Eight people died on Thursday morning and several others fell ill after consuming suspected spurious liquor in West Champaran district of dry Bihar. Locals claimed that the victims, all residents of Telhua village, had consumed liquor in Chamartoli area on Wednesday evening, but the police did not quite confirm the same as yet.

Eight people died on Thursday morning and several others fell ill after consuming suspected spurious liquor in West Champaran district of dry Bihar. Locals claimed that the victims, all residents of Telhua village, had consumed liquor in Chamartoli area on Wednesday evening, but the police did not quite confirm the same as yet. A senior police officer, however, said all eight deceased have been identified. Talking to reporters, Superintendent of Police Upendra Nath Verma said, "It is a case of unnatural death and more information will be available only after a preliminary investigation." Also read | India sends in 100 tonne fertiliser to Sri Lanka amid Colombo's row with China over contamination Senior officials of the district administration and the police are camping in the village to find out details in the case, he added. A villager, on the condition of anonymity, said, After consuming liquor, people started complaining of uneasiness and were taken to a nearby hospital. All eight of them died this morning. There are others currently undergoing treatment in various local hospitals. Last month, in a similar incident, eight people died in Muzaffarpur. The Nitish Kumar government had on April 5, 2016 banned the manufacture, trade, storage, transportation, sale and consumption of liquor in the state. Kumar had said that "the ban on alcohol has been imposed in the interest of society".

Suspected spurious liquor claims 8 more lives in Indian state, probe initiated

<p>Palestine's Prime Minister Dr Mohammad Shtayyeh has sought India's support for Palestinian cause at international forums like United Nations during his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of climate summit. India is currently a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council that has seen number of discussions on Palestine and Israel situation. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Stressing on the "great importance" Palestine attaches to "India who has a growing weight in international politics", PM Shtayyeh said, “We are ready for all forms of cooperation with India, which serves as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the 2021-2022, and was re-elected to the Human Rights Council for the 2022-2024 term.” &nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier, Palestine was miffed with India's abstention at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) resolution that called for a probe into violence in Gaza earlier this year. &nbsp;The resolution saw India among the 14 countries abstaining on the issue of the probe. The Palestinian foreign minister Dr Riad Malki had then written to India's external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar expressing concern over the position taken by India.</p>

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<p>According to the information released by Palestine Prime Minister's office, during the meet, Shtayyeh briefed the Indian PM about the "latest political developments in Palestine" and "discussed possible ways to enhance and strengthen joint relations between Palestine and India." &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>This was the first such meet between leaders of India and Palestine since PM Modi's visit to the de jure sovereign state in 2018. During that visit, PM Modi and Palestine's president Mahmoud Abbas had a meeting. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>That was the first-ever visit by Indian PM to Palestine, and came after the 2015 visit of the then Indian President Pranab Mukherjee. Mukherjee's visit was also the first-ever visit by an Indian President to Palestine. &nbsp;</p>

<p>PM Shtayyeh also highlighted to Indian PM that that they "look forward to a well-established and distinguished Indian role in the Middle East based on the historical perspective of India’s foreign policy, foremost of which is supporting the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination and the establishment of an independent State of Palestine, with Jerusalem as its capital.” &nbsp;</p>

<p>India backs establishment of a "sovereign, viable and independent State of Palestine" within recognised and mutually agreed borders "living side by side with Israel" in peace and security taking into consideration the legitimate security concerns of Israel. It has been calling on the international community, especially the quartet comprising of UN, US, EU and Russia to faciliate peace talks between the Israeli government and the Palestinian Authority. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Palestinian PM also lauded India's "generous financial and technical support" to the Palestinian people and pointed that the "support must be parallel and complementary with the political support of the Palestinian cause and in a manner that guarantees the implementation of international legitimacy resolutions." &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>India has been extending various forms of economic assistance, including construction of Jawaharlal Nehru Library at the Al Azhar University in Gaza city and the Mahatma Gandhi Library-cum-Student Activity Centre at the Palestine Technical College at Deir Al Balah in the Gaza Strip. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Two schools were built in Palestine in 2015 through aid provided by India. New Delhi also enhanced its annual contribution towards UN Relief and Works Agency in the Near East (UNRWA) from USD 1.25 Million to USD 5 Million in the back drop of financial crisis being faced by UNRWA.</p>


Palestine's Prime Minister Dr Mohammad Shtayyeh has sought India's support for Palestinian cause at international forums like United Nations during his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of climate summit.

Palestine's Prime Minister Dr Mohammad Shtayyeh has sought India's support for Palestinian cause at international forums like United Nations during his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of climate summit. India is currently a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council that has seen number of discussions on Palestine and Israel situation. Stressing on the "great importance" Palestine attaches to "India who has a growing weight in international politics", PM Shtayyeh said, “We are ready for all forms of cooperation with India, which serves as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the 2021-2022, and was re-elected to the Human Rights Council for the 2022-2024 term.” Earlier, Palestine was miffed with India's abstention at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) resolution that called for a probe into violence in Gaza earlier this year. The resolution saw India among the 14 countries abstaining on the issue of the probe. The Palestinian foreign minister Dr Riad Malki had then written to India's external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar expressing concern over the position taken by India. Also Read: PM in Kedarnath: Modi offers prayers, unveils Adi Shankaracharya statue According to the information released by Palestine Prime Minister's office, during the meet, Shtayyeh briefed the Indian PM about the "latest political developments in Palestine" and "discussed possible ways to enhance and strengthen joint relations between Palestine and India." This was the first such meet between leaders of India and Palestine since PM Modi's visit to the de jure sovereign state in 2018. During that visit, PM Modi and Palestine's president Mahmoud Abbas had a meeting. That was the first-ever visit by Indian PM to Palestine, and came after the 2015 visit of the then Indian President Pranab Mukherjee. Mukherjee's visit was also the first-ever visit by an Indian President to Palestine. PM Shtayyeh also highlighted to Indian PM that that they "look forward to a well-established and distinguished Indian role in the Middle East based on the historical perspective of India’s foreign policy, foremost of which is supporting the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination and the establishment of an independent State of Palestine, with Jerusalem as its capital.” India backs establishment of a "sovereign, viable and independent State of Palestine" within recognised and mutually agreed borders "living side by side with Israel" in peace and security taking into consideration the legitimate security concerns of Israel. It has been calling on the international community, especially the quartet comprising of UN, US, EU and Russia to faciliate peace talks between the Israeli government and the Palestinian Authority. Also Read: Watch | In a first, New York's World Trade Center lit up for Diwali The Palestinian PM also lauded India's "generous financial and technical support" to the Palestinian people and pointed that the "support must be parallel and complementary with the political support of the Palestinian cause and in a manner that guarantees the implementation of international legitimacy resolutions." India has been extending various forms of economic assistance, including construction of Jawaharlal Nehru Library at the Al Azhar University in Gaza city and the Mahatma Gandhi Library-cum-Student Activity Centre at the Palestine Technical College at Deir Al Balah in the Gaza Strip. Two schools were built in Palestine in 2015 through aid provided by India. New Delhi also enhanced its annual contribution towards UN Relief and Works Agency in the Near East (UNRWA) from USD 1.25 Million to USD 5 Million in the back drop of financial crisis being faced by UNRWA.

Palestine's PM seeks India's support at international forums

<p>Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Saturday held talks with Emmanuel Bonne, Diplomatic Advisor to French President Emmanuel Macron as part annual India-France Strategic Dialogue. The 35th session of the Indo-French strategic dialogue came in the backdrop of the bilateral meet between PM Modi and French President on the sidelines of G20 summit in Rome.</p>

<p>"France stressed its continuing commitment to the Indo Pacific region, as a resident power, and partnership with India as a major pillar of its Indo Pacific strategy," said Indian embassy in Paris.</p>

<p>As per the statement released by the embassy, the Indian NSA "reiterated that France is one of India’s premier global and Indo Pacific partners" while welcoming EU’s Indo Pacific strategy and looking "forward to French presidency of the EU in the first half of 2022" which will be an "opportunity to give further shape to EU’s engagement in the Indo Pacific region, including in security, connectivity, sustainability and economic development,"&nbsp;</p>

<p>The talks and assurance from France are key developments given the AUKUS pact between US, UK and Australia, which has miffed France</p>

<p>A submarine deal between France and Australia has to be junked in order to sign AUKUS pact. Paris has already termed this "stab in the back"</p>

<p>There were worries over France's engagement in the Indo Pacific, as New Delhi hoped for an early patch up between 2 of its key partners--France and Australia.</p>

<p>The Indian and French sides discussed a number of issues during the meet including long-term challenges in the Indo-Pacific, situation in Afghanistan, Africa, Southeast Asia and West Asia along with issues like terror and threats in maritime, cyber and space domains.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the visit, NSA also met French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian and Minister of Armed Forces Florence Parly. A release by French foreign ministry said that the minister,"underscored the importance of the mutual trust between France and India, as well as that of the Indo-French partnership in working to strengthen multilateralism and defend a free and open Indo-Pacific based on the rule of law."</p>

<p>Climate crisis was also discussed during the various meetings. The International Solar Alliance is an Indo-French initiative that harnesses the energy of the Sun. The initiative was proposed by Indian Narendra PM Modi at the Paris Climate Summit in 2015.</p>


Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Saturday held talks with Emmanuel Bonne, Diplomatic Advisor to French President Emmanuel Macron as part annual India-France Strategic Dialogue.

Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Saturday held talks with Emmanuel Bonne, Diplomatic Advisor to French President Emmanuel Macron as part annual India-France Strategic Dialogue. The 35th session of the Indo-French strategic dialogue came in the backdrop of the bilateral meet between PM Modi and French President on the sidelines of G20 summit in Rome. "France stressed its continuing commitment to the Indo Pacific region, as a resident power, and partnership with India as a major pillar of its Indo Pacific strategy," said Indian embassy in Paris. As per the statement released by the embassy, the Indian NSA "reiterated that France is one of India’s premier global and Indo Pacific partners" while welcoming EU’s Indo Pacific strategy and looking "forward to French presidency of the EU in the first half of 2022" which will be an "opportunity to give further shape to EU’s engagement in the Indo Pacific region, including in security, connectivity, sustainability and economic development," The talks and assurance from France are key developments given the AUKUS pact between US, UK and Australia, which has miffed France A submarine deal between France and Australia has to be junked in order to sign AUKUS pact. Paris has already termed this "stab in the back" There were worries over France's engagement in the Indo Pacific, as New Delhi hoped for an early patch up between 2 of its key partners--France and Australia. The Indian and French sides discussed a number of issues during the meet including long-term challenges in the Indo-Pacific, situation in Afghanistan, Africa, Southeast Asia and West Asia along with issues like terror and threats in maritime, cyber and space domains. During the visit, NSA also met French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian and Minister of Armed Forces Florence Parly. A release by French foreign ministry said that the minister,"underscored the importance of the mutual trust between France and India, as well as that of the Indo-French partnership in working to strengthen multilateralism and defend a free and open Indo-Pacific based on the rule of law." Climate crisis was also discussed during the various meetings. The International Solar Alliance is an Indo-French initiative that harnesses the energy of the Sun. The initiative was proposed by Indian Narendra PM Modi at the Paris Climate Summit in 2015.

France assures of commitment in Indo-Pacific during NSA Doval's Paris visit

<p>The fire in the ICU of a hospital in Maharashtra's Ahmednagar district is one more in a series of devastating blazes in the state, claiming lives of coronavirus patients.</p>

<p>Eleven Covid patients being treated in the ICU died in the blaze in the district hospital at Ahmednagar on Saturday. On April 23 this year, when the second wave of the pandemic was at its peak, 13 Covid patients died as fire engulfed the ICU of the Vijay Vallabh Hospital in Virar, around 60 km from Mumbai.&nbsp;</p>

<p>There were 90 patients in the hospital, 18 of them in the ICU, when the fire broke out after a blast in the AC unit. The dead included six women and eight men.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ten coronavirus patients died in a fire at a hospital in the eastern suburb of Bhandup in Mumbai on March 26. The fire broke out in Dreams Mall, which housed a Covid-designated hospital. It raged for over 40 hours. The dead included those on ventilator support.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As many as 24 Covid patients on life support died at the civic hospital in Nashik on April 21 after a leak in the medical oxygen tank. The leakage from an oxygen tank caused disruption in oxygen supply for around 30 minutes, which led to the deaths of patients who were on oxygen support.&nbsp;</p>

<p>All the victims were on ventilators and in need of constant oxygen supply. Around 150 patients were either oxygen-dependent or on ventilators. The year began on a tragic note when 10 infants died in a fire at a special new-born care unit of the Bhandara district hospital on January 9.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Seventeen infants, aged one to three months, were in the ward at the time of the tragedy. A probe panel had suggested that trained engineers should be employed at government hospitals that mainly rely on the public works department (PWD) for maintenance work. The six-member committee, comprising health officials, electrical engineers and fire officials, found that the fire in the sick newborn care unit (SNCU) of the Bhandara district general hospital spread from a radiant warmer and electrical wiring system connected to it in the ?outborn section?.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On April 28, four patients were killed after a fire broke out at the private Prime Criticare Hospital at Kausa in Mumbra locality near Thane. The hospital had no Covid patients. In April this year, a major fire broke out in a building housing a private Covid care centre in Chandwad town in Nashik district. Around 22 patients admitted at the facility were shifted to the sub-district hospital in the town as a precaution.</p>


The fire in the ICU of a hospital in Maharashtra's Ahmednagar district is one more in a series of devastating blazes in the state, claiming lives of coronavirus patients.

The fire in the ICU of a hospital in Maharashtra's Ahmednagar district is one more in a series of devastating blazes in the state, claiming lives of coronavirus patients. Eleven Covid patients being treated in the ICU died in the blaze in the district hospital at Ahmednagar on Saturday. On April 23 this year, when the second wave of the pandemic was at its peak, 13 Covid patients died as fire engulfed the ICU of the Vijay Vallabh Hospital in Virar, around 60 km from Mumbai. There were 90 patients in the hospital, 18 of them in the ICU, when the fire broke out after a blast in the AC unit. The dead included six women and eight men. Ten coronavirus patients died in a fire at a hospital in the eastern suburb of Bhandup in Mumbai on March 26. The fire broke out in Dreams Mall, which housed a Covid-designated hospital. It raged for over 40 hours. The dead included those on ventilator support. As many as 24 Covid patients on life support died at the civic hospital in Nashik on April 21 after a leak in the medical oxygen tank. The leakage from an oxygen tank caused disruption in oxygen supply for around 30 minutes, which led to the deaths of patients who were on oxygen support. All the victims were on ventilators and in need of constant oxygen supply. Around 150 patients were either oxygen-dependent or on ventilators. The year began on a tragic note when 10 infants died in a fire at a special new-born care unit of the Bhandara district hospital on January 9. Seventeen infants, aged one to three months, were in the ward at the time of the tragedy. A probe panel had suggested that trained engineers should be employed at government hospitals that mainly rely on the public works department (PWD) for maintenance work. The six-member committee, comprising health officials, electrical engineers and fire officials, found that the fire in the sick newborn care unit (SNCU) of the Bhandara district general hospital spread from a radiant warmer and electrical wiring system connected to it in the ?outborn section?. On April 28, four patients were killed after a fire broke out at the private Prime Criticare Hospital at Kausa in Mumbra locality near Thane. The hospital had no Covid patients. In April this year, a major fire broke out in a building housing a private Covid care centre in Chandwad town in Nashik district. Around 22 patients admitted at the facility were shifted to the sub-district hospital in the town as a precaution.

Maharashtra: One more blaze, same old woes as Covid patients die in hospitals

<p>For the first time ever, a Diwali-themed animation has been adorned upon the One World Trade Center, a symbol of New York City's eternal goodness.</p>

<p>The animation went live on November 2 at 6 pm (local time) and continued until November 4. Dubbed the All-American Diwali experience, it also included a spectacular fireworks display that was viewed by audiences on both sides of the Hudson!</p>

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<p>"We are excited to create and curate the colourful imagery of Diwali on the WTC podium to bring the messages of peace, harmony, and unity," said Mark Domino of the Durst Organization.</p>

<p>"There is no better symbol of the triumph of resiliency than the World Trade Center and we are very fortunate to work with The Durst Organization to bring this message to all," said Rahul Walia, Founding Trustee of South Asian Engagement Foundation.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/us-president-biden-vp-kamala-harris-other-world-leaders-wish-happy-diwali-426708" hreflang="en">US President Biden, VP Kamala Harris, other world leaders wish Happy Diwali</a></strong></p>

<p>Organised by the New Jersey-based non-profit South Asian Engagement Foundation, the All-American Diwali experience was dedicated to the Country's first responders.</p>

<p>The NYPD conducted a ceremonial Colour Guard with One World Trade Center as the backdrop. American Singer/Actress Mary Millben also performed the US national anthem and a verse from the popular Diwali hymn-Om Jai Jagdish Hare.</p>

<p>"We're so honoured that the first annual All-American Diwali is dedicated to the police officers of New York City. As a police officer of Indian origin, I`m particularly excited to see the One World Trade Center light up for this festival, a symbol of our city`s enduring spirit." Det. Annand Narayan, President of NYPD Desi.</p>

<p>Key benefactors of the 'All American Diwali'&nbsp;celebration include crypto exchange, CrossTower, and Atlanta-based 27th Investments, a national investment firm. Indiaspora served as community patrons and supporters include EQ Factor, Touchdown Media, and Kawan Foods. Indian-American Artist Varun Patel of Vichaar and Prem provided inspiration for the animation.</p>

<p><strong>Also see |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/diwali-special-not-just-india-these-countries-also-celebrate-the-festival-425785">Diwali special: Not just India, these countries also celebrate the festival</a></strong></p>

<p>"Diwali is a time that celebrates family and universal compassion, and we are grateful to be sharing the values of solidarity and peace with the greater New York Community. The CrossTower team is proud to be partnering with the inaugural All American Diwali, marking this very special occasion on the Hudson, says Kapil Rathi, CEO, and Co-Founder of CrossTower.</p>

<p>"All American Diwali embodies the spirit of not only the sentiment behind the festival but also integrates itself into the fabric of Americana. 27th Investments is proud to support this experience," says Anil Damani, CEO 27th Investments.</p>

<p>At SAEF, the work is dedicated to building a strong brand for the Indian American community by empowering them and catalysing the conversation around Indian Americans.</p>

<p>Future plans to achieve this objective include a digital mural depicting 75 years of India's democracy, a National STEM competition, an Indian Edition Smorgasbord, and an All-American Holi at Governors Island, NY.</p>

<p>All American Diwali is a trademark and copyright of the South Asian Engagement Foundation.</p>

<p>The South Asian Engagement Foundation is a registered 501c 3 non-profit organization based in New Jersey. SAEF has a mission to increase leadership potential in Indian American communities by providing incentives using educational initiatives and civic engagements.</p>

<p>Amongst its initiatives, SAEF supports programs like the South Asian Spelling Bee and the Cricket Bee. SAEF's vision is to continue supporting and organizing educational initiatives and cultural outreach to expand national awareness of the Indian American community.</p>


For the first time ever, a Diwali-themed animation has been adorned upon the One World Trade Center, a symbol of New York City's eternal goodness. The animation went live on November 2 at 6 pm (local time) and continued until November 4.

For the first time ever, a Diwali-themed animation has been adorned upon the One World Trade Center, a symbol of New York City's eternal goodness. The animation went live on November 2 at 6 pm (local time) and continued until November 4. Dubbed the All-American Diwali experience, it also included a spectacular fireworks display that was viewed by audiences on both sides of the Hudson! Wishing everyone a #Diwali full of brightness, light and joyous moments. #ShubhDiwali@spireworks @americandiwali pic.twitter.com/S17Bpweby4 — One World Trade (@OneWTC) November 3, 2021 × "We are excited to create and curate the colourful imagery of Diwali on the WTC podium to bring the messages of peace, harmony, and unity," said Mark Domino of the Durst Organization. "There is no better symbol of the triumph of resiliency than the World Trade Center and we are very fortunate to work with The Durst Organization to bring this message to all," said Rahul Walia, Founding Trustee of South Asian Engagement Foundation. Also read | US President Biden, VP Kamala Harris, other world leaders wish Happy Diwali Organised by the New Jersey-based non-profit South Asian Engagement Foundation, the All-American Diwali experience was dedicated to the Country's first responders. The NYPD conducted a ceremonial Colour Guard with One World Trade Center as the backdrop. American Singer/Actress Mary Millben also performed the US national anthem and a verse from the popular Diwali hymn-Om Jai Jagdish Hare. "We're so honoured that the first annual All-American Diwali is dedicated to the police officers of New York City. As a police officer of Indian origin, I`m particularly excited to see the One World Trade Center light up for this festival, a symbol of our city`s enduring spirit." Det. Annand Narayan, President of NYPD Desi. Key benefactors of the 'All American Diwali' celebration include crypto exchange, CrossTower, and Atlanta-based 27th Investments, a national investment firm. Indiaspora served as community patrons and supporters include EQ Factor, Touchdown Media, and Kawan Foods. Indian-American Artist Varun Patel of Vichaar and Prem provided inspiration for the animation. Also see | Diwali special: Not just India, these countries also celebrate the festival "Diwali is a time that celebrates family and universal compassion, and we are grateful to be sharing the values of solidarity and peace with the greater New York Community. The CrossTower team is proud to be partnering with the inaugural All American Diwali, marking this very special occasion on the Hudson, says Kapil Rathi, CEO, and Co-Founder of CrossTower. "All American Diwali embodies the spirit of not only the sentiment behind the festival but also integrates itself into the fabric of Americana. 27th Investments is proud to support this experience," says Anil Damani, CEO 27th Investments. At SAEF, the work is dedicated to building a strong brand for the Indian American community by empowering them and catalysing the conversation around Indian Americans. Future plans to achieve this objective include a digital mural depicting 75 years of India's democracy, a National STEM competition, an Indian Edition Smorgasbord, and an All-American Holi at Governors Island, NY. All American Diwali is a trademark and copyright of the South Asian Engagement Foundation. The South Asian Engagement Foundation is a registered 501c 3 non-profit organization based in New Jersey. SAEF has a mission to increase leadership potential in Indian American communities by providing incentives using educational initiatives and civic engagements. Amongst its initiatives, SAEF supports programs like the South Asian Spelling Bee and the Cricket Bee. SAEF's vision is to continue supporting and organizing educational initiatives and cultural outreach to expand national awareness of the Indian American community.

Watch | In a first, New York's World Trade Center lit up for Diwali

<p>A thick and heavy acrid smog engulfed the residents of India’s national capital Delhi and surrounding regions on Friday, a day after people blatantly disregarded the government’s ban and burst firecrackers.</p>

<p>Several people complained of itchy throat and watery eyes as a thick layer of smog lingered over the region.</p>

<p>On Friday morning, the air quality entered the ‘hazardous’ category, according to the Ministry Earth Sciences’ SAFAR-India application. &nbsp;On Thursday night, the air quality had entered the severe zone around 8 pm as low temperature and wind speed allowed the accumulation of pollutants.</p>

<p>The concentration of Particulate Matter&nbsp;2.5, which is considered harmful for human health,&nbsp;stood at 774.69 at 3am on Friday. The average AQI for the city touched an alarming 1645 around 1am.</p>

<p>The neighbouring cities of Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Gurgaon and Noida also recording ‘severe’ air quality with crackers burst peaking after 9 pm.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/air-pollution-kills-7-million-people-per-year-estimates-who-issues-new-guidelines-414975">Air pollution kills 7 million people per year, estimates WHO;&nbsp; issues new guidelines</a></p>

<p>Experts said the air quality turned severe owing to unfavourable meteorological conditions —calm winds, low temperature and low mixing height —and a poisonous cocktail of emissions from firecrackers, stubble burning and local sources.</p>

<p>According to the SAFAR forecasting, the air quality is not likely to improve until Sunday.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/air-quality-index-india-worlds-second-most-polluted-country-415692">&nbsp;</a></strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/air-quality-index-india-worlds-second-most-polluted-country-415692">Air Quality Index: India world’s second most polluted country</a></p>

<p>“The improvement would, however, just fluctuate in the `Very Poor` category."The overall air quality of Delhi is plunged into the upper end of very poor category...It will continue to fall now and may enter at the edge of the "very poor" to "severe" category by tonight...," it said.</p>

<p>“If firecrackers are burned even 50 per cent of last year then PM2.5 will enter `severe` category by midnight and shoot up rapidly by today early morning with AQI even crossing 500+,” it added.</p>

<p>The authorities had predicted that pollution levels would shoot up in Delhi with the share of stubble burning in the national capital's pollution rising to 25 per cent on the day of Diwali itself.&nbsp;</p>

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A thick and heavy acrid smog engulfed the residents of India’s national capital Delhi and surrounding regions on Friday, a day after people blatantly disregarded the government’s ban and burst firecrackers.

A thick and heavy acrid smog engulfed the residents of India’s national capital Delhi and surrounding regions on Friday, a day after people blatantly disregarded the government’s ban and burst firecrackers. Several people complained of itchy throat and watery eyes as a thick layer of smog lingered over the region. On Friday morning, the air quality entered the ‘hazardous’ category, according to the Ministry Earth Sciences’ SAFAR-India application. On Thursday night, the air quality had entered the severe zone around 8 pm as low temperature and wind speed allowed the accumulation of pollutants. The concentration of Particulate Matter 2.5, which is considered harmful for human health, stood at 774.69 at 3am on Friday. The average AQI for the city touched an alarming 1645 around 1am. The neighbouring cities of Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Gurgaon and Noida also recording ‘severe’ air quality with crackers burst peaking after 9 pm. Also read | Air pollution kills 7 million people per year, estimates WHO; issues new guidelines Experts said the air quality turned severe owing to unfavourable meteorological conditions —calm winds, low temperature and low mixing height —and a poisonous cocktail of emissions from firecrackers, stubble burning and local sources. According to the SAFAR forecasting, the air quality is not likely to improve until Sunday. Also read | Air Quality Index: India world’s second most polluted country “The improvement would, however, just fluctuate in the `Very Poor` category."The overall air quality of Delhi is plunged into the upper end of very poor category...It will continue to fall now and may enter at the edge of the "very poor" to "severe" category by tonight...," it said. “If firecrackers are burned even 50 per cent of last year then PM2.5 will enter `severe` category by midnight and shoot up rapidly by today early morning with AQI even crossing 500+,” it added. The authorities had predicted that pollution levels would shoot up in Delhi with the share of stubble burning in the national capital's pollution rising to 25 per cent on the day of Diwali itself. (With inputs from agencies)

Itchy throats, watery eyes: Post Diwali, air quality turns ‘hazardous’ in India’s national capital Delhi

After Diwali, people of the India's national capital Delhi, woke up to a lot of smoke and very smoggy dawn. The air quality of the city has significantly worsened once again. WION gets you more.

Delhi's air quality turns 'severe' after Diwali as cracker ban goes up in smoke

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that India has now set "aspirations high" and has "a time limit to attain these aims", as he unveiled a 12-foot monument of Guru Shankaracharya at the Kedarnath Temple in Uttarakhand.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The prime minister also unveiled a number of redevelopment projects totalling over Rs 400 crore in Kedarnath.</p>

<p>During the terrible rainstorm of 2013, the Himalayan temple was severely damaged.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Friday that there was a time when spirituality and dharma were associated exclusively with stereotypes and bad morals, but that today our culture, tradition, and religious centres are seen with the dignity that they deserve.&nbsp;<br />
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<p>PM Modi also praised and commended the Uttarakhand administration for its development efforts as well as successful Coronavirus vaccination campaigns.</p>

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<p>He stated that the Uttarakhand administration is fully committed to the mahayagya of development, having great faith in Devbhoomi and believing in the vast potential.</p>

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<p>PM Modi entered the shrine's innermost sanctorum and walked behind the temple to the 'Bheem Shila,' which had slid down the mountains during the flash floods and come to a halt precisely behind the temple, sparing it from the calamity.&nbsp;</p>

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that India has now set "aspirations high" and has "a time limit to attain these aims", as he unveiled a 12-foot monument of Guru Shankaracharya at the Kedarnath Temple in Uttarakhand.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that India has now set "aspirations high" and has "a time limit to attain these aims", as he unveiled a 12-foot monument of Guru Shankaracharya at the Kedarnath Temple in Uttarakhand. The prime minister also unveiled a number of redevelopment projects totalling over Rs 400 crore in Kedarnath. During the terrible rainstorm of 2013, the Himalayan temple was severely damaged. Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Friday that there was a time when spirituality and dharma were associated exclusively with stereotypes and bad morals, but that today our culture, tradition, and religious centres are seen with the dignity that they deserve. PM Modi also praised and commended the Uttarakhand administration for its development efforts as well as successful Coronavirus vaccination campaigns. PM Shri @narendramodi inaugurates infrastructure projects & lay foundation stone for multiple projects. #PMAtKedarnath https://t.co/gIZHjoQ0oD — BJP (@BJP4India) November 5, 2021 × He stated that the Uttarakhand administration is fully committed to the mahayagya of development, having great faith in Devbhoomi and believing in the vast potential. शैल सुन्दर अति हिमालय, शुभ मन्दिर सुन्दरम । निकट मन्दाकिनी सरस्वती, जय केदार नमाम्यहम ।। प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi केदारनाथ में भगवान केदार का रुद्राभिषेक कर रहे हैं। pic.twitter.com/NZt0HV5FnT — BJP (@BJP4India) November 5, 2021 × PM Modi entered the shrine's innermost sanctorum and walked behind the temple to the 'Bheem Shila,' which had slid down the mountains during the flash floods and come to a halt precisely behind the temple, sparing it from the calamity. (With inputs from agencies)

PM in Kedarnath: Modi offers prayers, unveils Adi Shankaracharya statue

<p>Russia, Iran and Central Asian countries have confirmed presence at the Delhi Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan on November 10.</p>

<p>India is hosting the meeting this year which will be chaired by India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. Sources told WION that "there has been an overwhelming response to India's invitation", calling the "high-level participation" in the meet hosted by New Delhi reflective of "widespread and growing concern of regional countries about the situation in Afghanistan and their desire to consult and coordinate with each other. India has an important role to play in this process."</p>

<p>In a first, all central Asian countries will be present at the meet, not just countries like Uzbekistan and Tajikistan who share land border with Afghanistan. "The enthusiastic response is a manifestation of the importance attached to India's role in regional efforts to promote peace and security in Afghanistan," sources explained.</p>

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<p>For central Asian countries, concerns of a spillover from Afghanistan have been increasing, and they have been raising the matter in multiple ways. Last month, Russia hosted a meet on Afghanistan in which India was invited. The "Moscow format" meet on Afghanistan has been taking place for last few years and this was the first since the collapse of Afghan republic under President Ashraf Ghani.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The meet comes months after Taliban takeover of Afghanistan in August. Since then, situation has deteriorated in the country and worries mounted over worsening humanitarian situation. In the past&nbsp;two meetings under the current NSA format has met in Iran, in September 2018 and December 2019. The third such meet was to take place in India but could not happen due to the coronavirus pandemic.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/unicef-aiming-to-fund-afghan-school-teachers-without-giving-money-to-taliban-report-426685" hreflang="en">UNICEF aiming to fund Afghan school teachers without giving money to Taliban: Report</a></strong></p>

<p>China has not yet responded&nbsp;to India's invite while Pakistan's NSA Mooed Yusuf has publicly announced he will not participate, terming India as "spoiler". Asked on Pakistan's decision, sources said, "Pakistan's decision is unfortunate, but not surprising. It reflects its mindset of viewing Afghanistan as its protectorate. Pakistan has not attended the previous meetings of this format", adding the "media comments against India are an unsuccessful attempt to deflect attention from its pernicious role in Afghanistan."</p>

<p>Pakistan has also not yet responded to Indian proposal to send humanitarian aid to Afghanistan via Wagha border. Islamabad has been backing Taliban to the hilt and working on at international floras to get the government&nbsp;under the grouping legitimacy. Pakistan Foreign Minister SM Qureshi had recently visited Kabul and engaged with top Taliban leadership.</p>


Russia, Iran and Central Asian countries have confirmed presence at the Delhi Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan on November 10. India is hosting the meeting this year which will be chaired by India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval.

Russia, Iran and Central Asian countries have confirmed presence at the Delhi Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan on November 10. India is hosting the meeting this year which will be chaired by India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. Sources told WION that "there has been an overwhelming response to India's invitation", calling the "high-level participation" in the meet hosted by New Delhi reflective of "widespread and growing concern of regional countries about the situation in Afghanistan and their desire to consult and coordinate with each other. India has an important role to play in this process." In a first, all central Asian countries will be present at the meet, not just countries like Uzbekistan and Tajikistan who share land border with Afghanistan. "The enthusiastic response is a manifestation of the importance attached to India's role in regional efforts to promote peace and security in Afghanistan," sources explained. Also read | Taliban supreme leader Akhundzada issues a warning against infiltrators in the ranks For central Asian countries, concerns of a spillover from Afghanistan have been increasing, and they have been raising the matter in multiple ways. Last month, Russia hosted a meet on Afghanistan in which India was invited. The "Moscow format" meet on Afghanistan has been taking place for last few years and this was the first since the collapse of Afghan republic under President Ashraf Ghani. The meet comes months after Taliban takeover of Afghanistan in August. Since then, situation has deteriorated in the country and worries mounted over worsening humanitarian situation. In the past two meetings under the current NSA format has met in Iran, in September 2018 and December 2019. The third such meet was to take place in India but could not happen due to the coronavirus pandemic. Also read | UNICEF aiming to fund Afghan school teachers without giving money to Taliban: Report China has not yet responded to India's invite while Pakistan's NSA Mooed Yusuf has publicly announced he will not participate, terming India as "spoiler". Asked on Pakistan's decision, sources said, "Pakistan's decision is unfortunate, but not surprising. It reflects its mindset of viewing Afghanistan as its protectorate. Pakistan has not attended the previous meetings of this format", adding the "media comments against India are an unsuccessful attempt to deflect attention from its pernicious role in Afghanistan." Pakistan has also not yet responded to Indian proposal to send humanitarian aid to Afghanistan via Wagha border. Islamabad has been backing Taliban to the hilt and working on at international floras to get the government under the grouping legitimacy. Pakistan Foreign Minister SM Qureshi had recently visited Kabul and engaged with top Taliban leadership.

Iran, Russia, Central Asia confirm presence at Delhi NSA meet on Afghanistan

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at the Kedarnath temple Friday and unveiled a magnificent 12-feet statue of saint Shankaracharya. This is his fifth visit to the temple as Prime Minister.

Indian PM Modi offers prayers at Kedarnath temple, unveils saint Shankaracharya's statue

<p>The festival of lights, Diwali, is being celebrated all over the world on Thursday.</p>

<p>One of the most popular Hindu festivals, it is seen as a celebration of the victory of good over evil.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to wish people a happy Diwali.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It is my wish that the festival brings happiness, prosperity, and good fortunes in everyone's life," he said.</p>

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<p>Diwali is celebrated with great fervour and gaiety all over India as it marks the return of Hindu god Lord Rama to Ayodhya in northern India after he defeated Ravana, the powerful king of Lanka.</p>

<p>Devotees lit 1.2 million earthen lamps in India's northern temple town of Ayodhya, which Hindus believe to be the birthplace of Lord Rama.</p>

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<p>The 3-km-long bank of Sarayu River in the holy town glistened when all the lamps were lit by the devotees. A laser show that portrayed various facets of Ramayana, a Hindu epic, and fireworks was also organised later.</p>

<p>India's peak holiday season is the time when people splurge on dresses, sweets, cars and other consumer goods that are vital for fuelling the economy.</p>

<p><strong>Also see |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/diwali-special-not-just-india-these-countries-also-celebrate-the-festival-425785">Diwali special: Not just India, these countries also celebrate the festival</a></strong></p>

<p>Most activities are back to normal after India administered almost a billion COVID-19 vaccine doses.</p>

<p>President Ram Nath Kovind asked people to celebrate the festival together in a clean and safe manner, and to resolve to contribute in conservation and protection of the environment.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/amid-border-tensions-indians-ditch-made-in-china-products-this-diwali-426429"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Amid border tensions, Indians ditch made-in-China products this Diwali</strong></a></p>

<p>Seeking to reduce the pollution, authorities like in previous years have banned firecrackers in cities with particularly bad air.</p>

<p>Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has introduced a resolution in the US Congress recognising the religious and historical significance of Diwali.</p>

<p>Recognising the historical and religious significance of Diwali, the resolution expresses its deepest respect for Indian-Americans and the Indian diaspora throughout the world on this significant occasion, he said.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The festival of lights, Diwali, is being celebrated all over the world on Thursday. One of the most popular Hindu festivals, it is seen as a celebration of the victory of good over evil.

The festival of lights, Diwali, is being celebrated all over the world on Thursday. One of the most popular Hindu festivals, it is seen as a celebration of the victory of good over evil. #Deepavali #DiwaliAtExpo2020 #AmritMahotsav #IndiaAtDubaiExpo #ExpoDubai2020@MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @IndembAbuDhabi @ficci_india @IndiaExpo2020 @AmritMahotsav @expo2020dubai https://t.co/FUe5XTQjiy pic.twitter.com/XOwsDzyFhI — India in Dubai (@cgidubai) November 3, 2021 × Team Sri Lanka performing today @ Deepotsav-2021, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India Watch their live performance on:https://t.co/46a6q1wMJN Time: 5:30 PM onwards Sharing here some photos of Deepotsav-2021 (November 1-5)@iccr_hq@IndiainSL @AmritMahotsav#AzadiKaAmritMahotsav pic.twitter.com/wrGS2ZGcBY — ICCR in Sri Lanka (@iccr_colombo) November 3, 2021 × Celebrating 6th #AyurvedaDay, Amb @dineshbhatia inaugurated Conference on "Ayurveda and Nutrition" co-organized with @ayurvedaprema. He highlighted growing reach of Ayurveda through Argentine Institutions, Experts & Nutritionists dedicated to its dissemination#AmritMahotsav pic.twitter.com/k9KRReRVjs — India in Argentina (@Indembarg) November 3, 2021 × Ambassador (Designate) @AkhileshIFS and Mrs Reeti Mishra attended Parkside Diwali Celebrations. pic.twitter.com/vssEFuAkIA — India in Ireland (Embassy of India, Dublin) (@IndiainIreland) November 3, 2021 × Rangoli, fireworks, lightings marked Diwali celebrations at Embassy Residence. It had august presence of the Minister of Culture, Govt. of Panama, H.E. Carlos Aguilar Navarro, Indian diaspora and friends of India. #AmritMahotsav #IndiaAt75 @MEAIndia @AmritMahotsav pic.twitter.com/viQ4hdBaQT — India in Panama (@IndiainPanama) November 3, 2021 × Let’s celebrate the festival of lights by illuminating each other's paths. Best wishes for a happy and prosperous Diwali from TECC to all our friends in India! pic.twitter.com/S63gUV3Dt6 — Taiwan in India (@TWIndia2) November 3, 2021 × Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to wish people a happy Diwali. "It is my wish that the festival brings happiness, prosperity, and good fortunes in everyone's life," he said. Diwali is celebrated with great fervour and gaiety all over India as it marks the return of Hindu god Lord Rama to Ayodhya in northern India after he defeated Ravana, the powerful king of Lanka. Devotees lit 1.2 million earthen lamps in India's northern temple town of Ayodhya, which Hindus believe to be the birthplace of Lord Rama. View this post on Instagram A post shared by WION (@wionews) The 3-km-long bank of Sarayu River in the holy town glistened when all the lamps were lit by the devotees. A laser show that portrayed various facets of Ramayana, a Hindu epic, and fireworks was also organised later. India's peak holiday season is the time when people splurge on dresses, sweets, cars and other consumer goods that are vital for fuelling the economy. Also see | Diwali special: Not just India, these countries also celebrate the festival Most activities are back to normal after India administered almost a billion COVID-19 vaccine doses. President Ram Nath Kovind asked people to celebrate the festival together in a clean and safe manner, and to resolve to contribute in conservation and protection of the environment. Also read | Amid border tensions, Indians ditch made-in-China products this Diwali Seeking to reduce the pollution, authorities like in previous years have banned firecrackers in cities with particularly bad air. Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has introduced a resolution in the US Congress recognising the religious and historical significance of Diwali. Recognising the historical and religious significance of Diwali, the resolution expresses its deepest respect for Indian-Americans and the Indian diaspora throughout the world on this significant occasion, he said. (With inputs from agencies)

This is how various countries across the world are celebrating Diwali

<p>The BJP on Wednesday hailed the central government's decision to reduce petrol and diesel prices as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Diwali gift.</p>

<p>Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president J P Nadda said the decision will boost consumption and keep the inflation low.</p>

<p>"I thank @narendramodi Ji's Gov for reducing Excise Duty on Petrol &amp; Diesel on the eve of Diwali by Rs 5 and Rs 10 respectively from tomorrow. The reduction in excise duty on Petrol &amp; Diesel will also boost consumption and keep inflation low, thus helping poor &amp; middle classes," Nadda said in a tweet.</p>

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<p>BJP chief spokesperson Anil Baluni said Modi has given a glorious gift on Diwali.</p>

<p>The government on Wednesday cut the excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 5 and Rs 10 respectively to bring down retail rates from record highs.</p>

<p>The decision is likely to be greeted as a long expected succour to consumers, who have been reeling under steep price rises in both fuels almost the entire year.</p>

<p>The price of petrol in the national capital stood at Rs 110.08 on Wednesday, having risen by Rs 20 in last six months alone.</p>

<p>The year has seen a steep rise in prices of petrol and diesel throughout, with as many as 17 and 20 incidents of price rise for both fuels till September.</p>


The BJP on Wednesday hailed the central government's decision to reduce petrol and diesel prices as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Diwali gift. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president J P Nadda said the decision will boost consumption and keep the inflation low.

The BJP on Wednesday hailed the central government's decision to reduce petrol and diesel prices as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Diwali gift. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president J P Nadda said the decision will boost consumption and keep the inflation low. "I thank @narendramodi Ji's Gov for reducing Excise Duty on Petrol & Diesel on the eve of Diwali by Rs 5 and Rs 10 respectively from tomorrow. The reduction in excise duty on Petrol & Diesel will also boost consumption and keep inflation low, thus helping poor & middle classes," Nadda said in a tweet. I thank @narendramodi Ji’s Gov for reducing Excise Duty on Petrol & Diesel on the eve of Diwali by Rs. 5 and Rs. 10 respectively from tomorrow. The reduction in excise duty on Petrol & Diesel will also boost consumption and keep inflation low, thus helping poor & middle classes. — Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) November 3, 2021 × BJP chief spokesperson Anil Baluni said Modi has given a glorious gift on Diwali. The government on Wednesday cut the excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 5 and Rs 10 respectively to bring down retail rates from record highs. The decision is likely to be greeted as a long expected succour to consumers, who have been reeling under steep price rises in both fuels almost the entire year. The price of petrol in the national capital stood at Rs 110.08 on Wednesday, having risen by Rs 20 in last six months alone. The year has seen a steep rise in prices of petrol and diesel throughout, with as many as 17 and 20 incidents of price rise for both fuels till September.

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<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="3">As part of the celebration of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, the north Indian city of Ayodhya set a new Guinness World Record by lighting 900,000 oil lamps and keeping them blazing for at least 45 minutes.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="5">Hindus believe the deity Lord Rama was born in Ayodhya.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="8">According to Hindu epic Ramayana, Diwali marks the return of Lord Rama, his wife Sita and brother Laxmana to Ayodhya after spending 14 years in exile and defeating the demon king Raavana.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="5">As dusk fell Wednesday in Ayodhya, thousands of volunteers lighted diyas along the Saryu river's banks, along roads, and at homes.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="6">Last year, the city lit&nbsp;606,569 oil lamps.&nbsp;</p>

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<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="7">Guinness World Records representatives presented Yogi Adityanath, the state's chief minister, with a certificate after watching the event with drone-mounted cameras, according to Uttar Pradesh government spokesperson Shishir Kumar.&nbsp;</p>

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As part of the celebration of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, the north Indian city of Ayodhya set a new Guinness World Record by lighting 900,000 oil lamps and keeping them blazing for at least 45 minutes.

As part of the celebration of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, the north Indian city of Ayodhya set a new Guinness World Record by lighting 900,000 oil lamps and keeping them blazing for at least 45 minutes. Hindus believe the deity Lord Rama was born in Ayodhya. According to Hindu epic Ramayana, Diwali marks the return of Lord Rama, his wife Sita and brother Laxmana to Ayodhya after spending 14 years in exile and defeating the demon king Raavana. As dusk fell Wednesday in Ayodhya, thousands of volunteers lighted diyas along the Saryu river's banks, along roads, and at homes. Last year, the city lit 606,569 oil lamps. View this post on Instagram A post shared by WION (@wionews) × Guinness World Records representatives presented Yogi Adityanath, the state's chief minister, with a certificate after watching the event with drone-mounted cameras, according to Uttar Pradesh government spokesperson Shishir Kumar. (With inputs from agencies)

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