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The Indian government said Shaktikanta Das has been re-appointed as the governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for another three years or until further orders.

The decision was approved by the cabinet`s appointments committee late on Thursday.

Das first took the helm in December 2018 and before that was the department of economic affairs secretary at the finance ministry.

To shore up the economy against the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the central bank has cut key interest rates to record lows and infused massive rupee liquidity into the banking system.

With markets now gearing up for the reversal of the ultra-loose monetary policy, stability at the RBI in terms of the top leadership is seen as crucial.

The central bank has taken a more consultative approach with markets under Das who has been keen to have more transparency and direct communication.

The Indian government said Shaktikanta Das has been re-appointed as the governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for another three years or until further orders.

The Indian government said Shaktikanta Das has been re-appointed as the governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for another three years or until further orders. The decision was approved by the cabinet`s appointments committee late on Thursday. Das first took the helm in December 2018 and before that was the department of economic affairs secretary at the finance ministry. To shore up the economy against the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the central bank has cut key interest rates to record lows and infused massive rupee liquidity into the banking system. With markets now gearing up for the reversal of the ultra-loose monetary policy, stability at the RBI in terms of the top leadership is seen as crucial. The central bank has taken a more consultative approach with markets under Das who has been keen to have more transparency and direct communication.

India re-appoints Das as RBI governor for another three years

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be a part&nbsp;of several bilateral meetings during his visit to Italy for the G20 summit and&nbsp;Glasgow Climate Change Conference in Glasgow.

On the sidelines of the G20 summit, the PM will be having meetings with several European leaders including France's President&nbsp;Emmanuel Macron, President of the European council Charles Michel, President of the European commission Ursula Von Der Leyen.

The in-person meeting with the French president comes as part of high-level exchanges between the two, including the telephonic conversation in September after the AUKUS pact that miffed Paris. The AUKUS pact between the UK, US, and Australia on nuclear submarines was termed as "stab in the back" by France, and a major cause of rift with Canberra.&nbsp;

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The focus has been on PM's meeting with Pope and&nbsp;Secretary of State of&nbsp;Vatican City, His Eminence Cardinal Pietro Parolin&nbsp;on Saturday.&nbsp;Foreign secretary Harsh Shringla at a presser on Thursday said, PM "will also call on the Pope. What discussion he will have, I can't tell but it is an important meeting. We are also looking to meet the next president of G20, which is Indonesia's President. A large number of bilateral being worked out"

Significantly, the Prime Minister will meet German chancellor Angela Merkel, an important meeting given her tenure as the leader of her country comes to an end. She has been seen as one of the most charismatic European leaders, serving the chancellorship of Germany since 2005. The 16th G20 summit will see a number of pull aside when the leaders gather at the G20 summit venue-- the Roma convention center.&nbsp;The PM will also hold talks with the&nbsp;Italian Prime Minister&nbsp;Mario Draghi, who is the host of the summit.&nbsp;

Speaking to WION, India's envoy to Italy Neena Malhotra said, "PM Modi will meet Italian PM Mario Draghi which will be their first in-person meeting. Bilateral Relationship has strengthened, especially in the past few years and got a major boost after the virtual summit (with the then&nbsp;Prime Minister of&nbsp;Italy&nbsp;Prof. Giuseppe Conte)&nbsp;we have had last year in November".

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In Glasgow, he will hold bilateral talks with host UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson.&nbsp;The in-person meet is something both sides have been waiting for a long time.

Johnson was the chief guest at India's republic day parade earlier this year, but that could not happen due to the second wave of COVID-19 in his country, later PM Modi was to visit for the G7 summit&nbsp;to&nbsp;Cornwall&nbsp;as a special guest which also could not happen due to Covid crisis.

COP-26 will see the participation of 120 Heads of states or governments from around the world. On the sidelines, PM Modi will hold bilateral meetings with Israel's New PM&nbsp;Naftali Bennett.&nbsp;

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The meeting comes days after External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar's visit to the country. The New Israeli PM during his meeting with EAM in Tel Aviv said, "I speak on behalf of Israelis: We love India. We view India as a huge friend and we're looking forward to expanding our relationship in all fields and all dimensions."

In Glasgow, he will also be meeting the New Prime Ministers of Nepal&nbsp;Sher Bahadur Deuba, and Japanese PM&nbsp;Fumio Kishida. This will be the first in-person meeting of the leaders. Both the meetings will be important given New Delhi shares special ties with both Kathmandu and Tokyo.&nbsp;

The PM had spoken to PM Deuba in July to congratulate him even as both agreed to enhance cooperation between the two&nbsp;countries. The PM spoke to Japan PM Kishida earlier this month, with a special focus on the Indo-Pacific. Last month in Washington, PM Modi had a bilateral with the then Japan PM&nbsp;Yoshihide&nbsp;Suga.&nbsp;

He is expected to meet leaders from South American, ASEAN, and African countries as well on the sidelines of the summits. All in all, the PM will have bilateral in "double-digit" from the almost five&nbsp;days long, two&nbsp;country visit.

The Prime Minister will have meetings with some members of the Indian community, with Covid protocol both in Rome and Glasgow.&nbsp;

Traditionally, PM Modi has made it a point to meet Indian diaspora during visits abroad but amid COVID-19&nbsp;it has been scaled down as per covid protocol norms.

This is Modi's third visit abroad amid the COVID-19 pandemic, after his visit to the US in September&nbsp;and Bangladesh in March. His last visit, before the coronavirus outbreak, was in November 2019.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be a part of several bilateral meetings during his visit to Italy for the G20 summit and Glasgow Climate Change Conference in Glasgow.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be a part of several bilateral meetings during his visit to Italy for the G20 summit and Glasgow Climate Change Conference in Glasgow. On the sidelines of the G20 summit, the PM will be having meetings with several European leaders including France's President Emmanuel Macron, President of the European council Charles Michel, President of the European commission Ursula Von Der Leyen. The in-person meeting with the French president comes as part of high-level exchanges between the two, including the telephonic conversation in September after the AUKUS pact that miffed Paris. The AUKUS pact between the UK, US, and Australia on nuclear submarines was termed as "stab in the back" by France, and a major cause of rift with Canberra. The focus has been on PM's meeting with Pope and Secretary of State of Vatican City, His Eminence Cardinal Pietro Parolin on Saturday. Foreign secretary Harsh Shringla at a presser on Thursday said, PM "will also call on the Pope. What discussion he will have, I can't tell but it is an important meeting. We are also looking to meet the next president of G20, which is Indonesia's President. A large number of bilateral being worked out" Significantly, the Prime Minister will meet German chancellor Angela Merkel, an important meeting given her tenure as the leader of her country comes to an end. She has been seen as one of the most charismatic European leaders, serving the chancellorship of Germany since 2005. The 16th G20 summit will see a number of pull aside when the leaders gather at the G20 summit venue-- the Roma convention center. The PM will also hold talks with the Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi, who is the host of the summit. Speaking to WION, India's envoy to Italy Neena Malhotra said, "PM Modi will meet Italian PM Mario Draghi which will be their first in-person meeting. Bilateral Relationship has strengthened, especially in the past few years and got a major boost after the virtual summit (with the then Prime Minister of Italy Prof. Giuseppe Conte) we have had last year in November". Also read | South China Sea, Indo-Pacific figure in PM Modi’s meet with ASEAN leaders In Glasgow, he will hold bilateral talks with host UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson. The in-person meet is something both sides have been waiting for a long time. Johnson was the chief guest at India's republic day parade earlier this year, but that could not happen due to the second wave of COVID-19 in his country, later PM Modi was to visit for the G7 summit to Cornwall as a special guest which also could not happen due to Covid crisis. COP-26 will see the participation of 120 Heads of states or governments from around the world. On the sidelines, PM Modi will hold bilateral meetings with Israel's New PM Naftali Bennett. Also see | May, Modi, Merkel, Macron: Past and present world leaders with impeccable fashion sense The meeting comes days after External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar's visit to the country. The New Israeli PM during his meeting with EAM in Tel Aviv said, "I speak on behalf of Israelis: We love India. We view India as a huge friend and we're looking forward to expanding our relationship in all fields and all dimensions." In Glasgow, he will also be meeting the New Prime Ministers of Nepal Sher Bahadur Deuba, and Japanese PM Fumio Kishida. This will be the first in-person meeting of the leaders. Both the meetings will be important given New Delhi shares special ties with both Kathmandu and Tokyo. The PM had spoken to PM Deuba in July to congratulate him even as both agreed to enhance cooperation between the two countries. The PM spoke to Japan PM Kishida earlier this month, with a special focus on the Indo-Pacific. Last month in Washington, PM Modi had a bilateral with the then Japan PM Yoshihide Suga. He is expected to meet leaders from South American, ASEAN, and African countries as well on the sidelines of the summits. All in all, the PM will have bilateral in "double-digit" from the almost five days long, two country visit. The Prime Minister will have meetings with some members of the Indian community, with Covid protocol both in Rome and Glasgow. Traditionally, PM Modi has made it a point to meet Indian diaspora during visits abroad but amid COVID-19 it has been scaled down as per covid protocol norms. This is Modi's third visit abroad amid the COVID-19 pandemic, after his visit to the US in September and Bangladesh in March. His last visit, before the coronavirus outbreak, was in November 2019.

PM Modi to meet Macron, Merkel, Deuba and Bennett during Italy, UK visits

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday (October 29) said&nbsp;India has clearly told Pakistan that action against terrorism will be taken not only on this side of the border but also on their side if needed.&nbsp;

During an event, Singh said, "Modiji [Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi] has redesigned and redefined India's approach against terrorism. Remember&nbsp;what a soft attitude was maintained against terrorists during earlier governments."

"If there were terrorist incidents, there was talk of giving 'safe passage' to them, there used to be talk of playing or not playing matches against Pakistan," he said.&nbsp;

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"Now the situation has changed. Our government has said clearly that terrorism and talks cannot go hand in hand. For the last few years, we have stopped having any talks with Pakistan," the minister mentioned.

"Now we don't talk about playing or not playing (cricket) matches. Instead, we have stated it clearly that action against terrorism will be taken — on this side of the border as well as on the other side of the border if needed," he added.

Rajnath also reflected on the current situation in the Indian union territory Jammu and Kashmir.

"People used to say that if Article 370 is abolished, then the entire Kashmir will burn...All in all, Jammu and Kashmir is peaceful except for a few incidents."&nbsp;

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On August 5, 2019, the Indian government had abolished Article 370 of the Constitution that granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;

And since June this year, Rajouri and Poonch in Jammu region have witnessed a rise in infiltration attempts, resulting in the killing of nine terrorists in separate encounters.&nbsp;

"It is true that our enemy forces are fidgety. I can say with surety that terrorists' confidence has been broken in Kashmir Valley," Singh added.&nbsp;

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Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday (October 29) said India has clearly told Pakistan that action against terrorism will be taken not only on this side of the border but also on their side if needed.

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday (October 29) said India has clearly told Pakistan that action against terrorism will be taken not only on this side of the border but also on their side if needed. During an event, Singh said, "Modiji [Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi] has redesigned and redefined India's approach against terrorism. Remember what a soft attitude was maintained against terrorists during earlier governments." "If there were terrorist incidents, there was talk of giving 'safe passage' to them, there used to be talk of playing or not playing matches against Pakistan," he said. ALSO READ | Twitter asked by Delhi High Court to remove objectionable content on Hindu Goddess "Now the situation has changed. Our government has said clearly that terrorism and talks cannot go hand in hand. For the last few years, we have stopped having any talks with Pakistan," the minister mentioned. "Now we don't talk about playing or not playing (cricket) matches. Instead, we have stated it clearly that action against terrorism will be taken — on this side of the border as well as on the other side of the border if needed," he added. Rajnath also reflected on the current situation in the Indian union territory Jammu and Kashmir. "People used to say that if Article 370 is abolished, then the entire Kashmir will burn...All in all, Jammu and Kashmir is peaceful except for a few incidents." WATCH | Sanskrit chants, selfies as PM Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, meets Indian diaspora in Rome On August 5, 2019, the Indian government had abolished Article 370 of the Constitution that granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir. And since June this year, Rajouri and Poonch in Jammu region have witnessed a rise in infiltration attempts, resulting in the killing of nine terrorists in separate encounters. "It is true that our enemy forces are fidgety. I can say with surety that terrorists' confidence has been broken in Kashmir Valley," Singh added. Watch: Indian PM Narendra Modi holds meet with leaders of EU ×

Will act inside Pakistan against terrorists if needed, Indian defence minister warns

Delhi High Court on Friday asked social media giant Twitter to remove objectionable material relating to Hindu Goddess. The court observed that Twitter should respect sentiments of the public as it was doing business for them.

The bench said Twitter was doing a good job and people were happy with it.

"Things are going to be removed or not?" the court asked the counsel for Twitter.

"You should respect the sentiments of general public as you are doing business for public at large. Their sentiments shall be given due importance... Why you should do things like this. You should remove this," a bench of Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh said.

"You remove it. You have done it in Rahul Gandhi's case also," the bench added.

Sidharth Luthra, senior advocate representing Twitter, said that if the court mentions it in the order, Twitter will abide by the direction.

The matter will be heard further on November 30.

Petition, in this case, was filed by one Aditya Singh Deshwal who said that he came across highly objectionable posts on Hindu Goddess Kaali which was put up by user with the name @AtheistRepublic. He said in his petition that the goddess was represented in disgraceful and outrageous manner.

The petitioner, represented through senior advocate Sanjay Poddar, said he intimated the grievance officer of Twitter that the content put by the used was in grave contravention of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 and non-compliance of the rules shall make Twitter lose its legal immunity provided under the Information Technology Act.

He claimed that Twitter repudiated that the content in the account is not of a category for which it takes action and therefore, it cannot be removed.

The plea sought direction for Twitter to remove the objectionable content from its platform and also permanently suspend the concerned used account.

(With inputs from agencies)

Delhi High Court on Friday asked social media giant Twitter to remove objectionable material relating to Hindu Goddess. The court observed that Twitter should respect sentiments of the public as it was doing business for them.

Delhi High Court on Friday asked social media giant Twitter to remove objectionable material relating to Hindu Goddess. The court observed that Twitter should respect sentiments of the public as it was doing business for them. The bench said Twitter was doing a good job and people were happy with it. "Things are going to be removed or not?" the court asked the counsel for Twitter. "You should respect the sentiments of general public as you are doing business for public at large. Their sentiments shall be given due importance... Why you should do things like this. You should remove this," a bench of Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh said. "You remove it. You have done it in Rahul Gandhi's case also," the bench added. Sidharth Luthra, senior advocate representing Twitter, said that if the court mentions it in the order, Twitter will abide by the direction. The matter will be heard further on November 30. Petition, in this case, was filed by one Aditya Singh Deshwal who said that he came across highly objectionable posts on Hindu Goddess Kaali which was put up by user with the name @AtheistRepublic. He said in his petition that the goddess was represented in disgraceful and outrageous manner. The petitioner, represented through senior advocate Sanjay Poddar, said he intimated the grievance officer of Twitter that the content put by the used was in grave contravention of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 and non-compliance of the rules shall make Twitter lose its legal immunity provided under the Information Technology Act. He claimed that Twitter repudiated that the content in the account is not of a category for which it takes action and therefore, it cannot be removed. The plea sought direction for Twitter to remove the objectionable content from its platform and also permanently suspend the concerned used account. (With inputs from agencies)

Twitter asked by Delhi High Court to remove objectionable content on Hindu Goddess

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the Italian capital Rome on Friday to attend the G20 Summit.

During the summit, the leaders of the group will discuss the global economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, sustainable development, and climate change

In a conversation with WION's principal diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, India's envoy to Italy Neena Malhotra said, "PM Modi will meet Italian PM Mario Draghi which will be their first in-person meeting.''

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She also talked about the five-year action plan covering the entire gambit of the bilateral relations between the two countries.

Malhotra said: ''Bilateral relationships between the two countries have strengthened, especially in the past few years and got a major boost after the virtual summit (with the then Prime Minister of Italy (Giuseppe Conte) we have had last year in November".

Talking about the deep roots and spirit of cooperation between India and Italy ahead of the G20 summit, she praised the role played by Indian soldiers in World War II.

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In 2021, between January and July, bilateral trade between India and Italy rose 36 per cent as per the envoy.

Both the foreign and trade ministers of India and Italy had met this year and talked about strengthening ties between the two nations.

On the sidelines of the G20 Summit, Modi will also be meeting with leaders of other partner countries and review the progress in India`s bilateral relations with them.

In the Vatican, Modi will call on Pope Francis and meet Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the Italian capital Rome on Friday to attend the G20 Summit. During the summit, the leaders of the group will discuss the global economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, sustainable development, and climate change In a conversation with WION's principal diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, India's envoy to Italy Neena Malhotra said, "PM Modi will meet Italian PM Mario Draghi which will be their first in-person meeting.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the Italian capital Rome on Friday to attend the G20 Summit. During the summit, the leaders of the group will discuss the global economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, sustainable development, and climate change In a conversation with WION's principal diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, India's envoy to Italy Neena Malhotra said, "PM Modi will meet Italian PM Mario Draghi which will be their first in-person meeting.'' She also talked about the five-year action plan covering the entire gambit of the bilateral relations between the two countries. Malhotra said: ''Bilateral relationships between the two countries have strengthened, especially in the past few years and got a major boost after the virtual summit (with the then Prime Minister of Italy (Giuseppe Conte) we have had last year in November". Talking about the deep roots and spirit of cooperation between India and Italy ahead of the G20 summit, she praised the role played by Indian soldiers in World War II. Also read | PM Modi to meet Macron, Merkel, Deuba and Bennett during Italy, UK visits In 2021, between January and July, bilateral trade between India and Italy rose 36 per cent as per the envoy. Both the foreign and trade ministers of India and Italy had met this year and talked about strengthening ties between the two nations. On the sidelines of the G20 Summit, Modi will also be meeting with leaders of other partner countries and review the progress in India`s bilateral relations with them. In the Vatican, Modi will call on Pope Francis and meet Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin.

Spirit of cooperation deeply rooted between Rome and New Delhi, says India's envoy to Italy

About 100 million&nbsp;people in India did not turn up for their second COVID-19 vaccine dose, health officials have said, indicating signs of complacency&nbsp;as the country continues to register a lower number of coronavirus cases.

“It was pointed out that many states have adequate doses to vaccinate those people who are awaiting their second dose. Government of India is in a position to provide additional vaccine doses ... so that they can complete the aforesaid task,” the health ministry said in a statement.

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Daily shots have averaged 5 million this month, a fifth of September’s peak, though states are sitting on record stocks of more than 100 million even as domestic production of vaccine soars.

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Despite the low number of infections, the central government has been urging the states and union territories to focus on beneficiaries who are waiting for their second dose of COVID-19 vaccine after their interval period gets over.

On Wednesday, India’s health minister Mansukh Mandviya asked the state governments to improve the momentum of vaccination and accelerate its coverage.

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India has administered first doses to 725 million people, or to 77% of its’ 944 million adults, and second doses to 316 million, or 34%.

More than 242 million Indian adults have yet to get a shot, while vaccination has not started for those under 18.

India on Friday recorded 14,348 new COVID-19 cases, nearly 2,000 cases lower than Thursday, according to the health ministry.

The death toll also climbed to 457,191 with 805 daily fatalities.

The daily rise in new COVID-19 cases has been below 30,000 for 36 straight days and less than 50,000 new infections have been reported for the 125 consecutive days now.

(With inputs from agencies)

About 100 million people in India did not turn up for their second COVID-19 vaccine dose, health officials have said, indicating signs of complacency as the country continues to register a lower number of coronavirus cases.

About 100 million people in India did not turn up for their second COVID-19 vaccine dose, health officials have said, indicating signs of complacency as the country continues to register a lower number of coronavirus cases. “It was pointed out that many states have adequate doses to vaccinate those people who are awaiting their second dose. Government of India is in a position to provide additional vaccine doses ... so that they can complete the aforesaid task,” the health ministry said in a statement. Also read | India might be entering endemic stage of COVID-19: WHO chief scientist Swaminathan Daily shots have averaged 5 million this month, a fifth of September’s peak, though states are sitting on record stocks of more than 100 million even as domestic production of vaccine soars. Also read | Delayed again: WHO seeks more 'clarifications' on made-in-India Covid shot Covaxin Despite the low number of infections, the central government has been urging the states and union territories to focus on beneficiaries who are waiting for their second dose of COVID-19 vaccine after their interval period gets over. On Wednesday, India’s health minister Mansukh Mandviya asked the state governments to improve the momentum of vaccination and accelerate its coverage. Also read | India sends Covid vaccines to 47 countries; Canada gets 500,000 India has administered first doses to 725 million people, or to 77% of its’ 944 million adults, and second doses to 316 million, or 34%. More than 242 million Indian adults have yet to get a shot, while vaccination has not started for those under 18. India on Friday recorded 14,348 new COVID-19 cases, nearly 2,000 cases lower than Thursday, according to the health ministry. The death toll also climbed to 457,191 with 805 daily fatalities. The daily rise in new COVID-19 cases has been below 30,000 for 36 straight days and less than 50,000 new infections have been reported for the 125 consecutive days now. (With inputs from agencies)

Over 100 million Indians skipped second dose of COVID-19 vaccine

In what is being interpreted as a powerful message to Beijing, on Wednesday, India's defence ministry confirmed the successful test-firing of the surface-to-surface ballistic missile Agni-5, which has a range that extends to the Chinese mainland.

According to the defence ministry, the missile, which utilises a three-stage solid-fuelled engine, is capable of attacking targets at ranges up to 5,000 kilometres with a high degree of precision.

According to the statement, the successful test of Agni-5 is in keeping with India's declared objective of having a credible minimum deterrent, which underpins the commitment to No First Use.&nbsp; 
 
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The latest test comes as India and China are involved in a border dispute in the Ladakh sector, and the Chinese Army has increased military activity in the eastern sector, including Arunachal Pradesh.&nbsp;

"A successful launch of the Surface to Surface Ballistic Missile, Agni-5, was carried out on October 27, 2021 at approximately 1950 hrs from APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha. The missile, which uses a three-stage solid fuelled engine, is capable of striking targets at ranges up to 5,000 kilometres with a very high degree of accuracy.The successful test of Agni-5 is in line with India’s stated policy to have ‘credible minimum deterrence’ that underpins the commitment to ‘No First Use’," read the statement issued by the Defence Ministry.

(With inputs from agencies)

In what is being interpreted as a powerful message to Beijing, on Wednesday, India's defence ministry confirmed the successful test-firing of the surface-to-surface ballistic missile Agni-5, which has a range that extends to the Chinese mainland.

In what is being interpreted as a powerful message to Beijing, on Wednesday, India's defence ministry confirmed the successful test-firing of the surface-to-surface ballistic missile Agni-5, which has a range that extends to the Chinese mainland. According to the defence ministry, the missile, which utilises a three-stage solid-fuelled engine, is capable of attacking targets at ranges up to 5,000 kilometres with a high degree of precision. According to the statement, the successful test of Agni-5 is in keeping with India's declared objective of having a credible minimum deterrent, which underpins the commitment to No First Use. Watch | India successfully test-fires N-capable Agni-V ballistic missile with 5,000 km range The latest test comes as India and China are involved in a border dispute in the Ladakh sector, and the Chinese Army has increased military activity in the eastern sector, including Arunachal Pradesh. "A successful launch of the Surface to Surface Ballistic Missile, Agni-5, was carried out on October 27, 2021 at approximately 1950 hrs from APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha. The missile, which uses a three-stage solid fuelled engine, is capable of striking targets at ranges up to 5,000 kilometres with a very high degree of accuracy.The successful test of Agni-5 is in line with India’s stated policy to have ‘credible minimum deterrence’ that underpins the commitment to ‘No First Use’," read the statement issued by the Defence Ministry. (With inputs from agencies)

In a signal to China, the Agni-V missile's 5,000-km range bolsters India's fire power

India’s Supreme Court on Wednesday formed a committee of experts to look into the alleged use of Israeli spyware Pegasus for surveillance of Indian citizens.

A bench comprising Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justices Surya Kant and Hima Kohli said the three-member committee will be headed by former apex court judge RV Raveendran.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government had argued in the court that disclosing the details on the use of Pegasus spyware involves national security issues, but it agreed to disclose all information before a committee of technical experts and urged the court to let it appoint the committee.

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The top court, in its judgment, said mere raising national security by the state would not stop it from taking up the issue, and emphasized that national security can’t be a bug bear and refused to accept the omnibus denial by the Centre.

“Of course, the…Union of India may decline to provide information when constitutional considerations exist, such as those pertaining to the security of the State. However, this does not mean that the State gets a free pass every time the spectre of ‘national security’ is raised,” the SC said.

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The bench noted that the government filed a limited affidavit, which didn’t make anything clear despite it repeatedly saying that the court is not concerned with issues of national security.

“We live in the era of information. We must recognise that while technology is important, it is important to safeguard the right to privacy,” the SC said, adding, “not only journalists, etc., but privacy is important for all citizens.”

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The bench noted that the government’s counsel Tushar Mehta submitted that many petitions were self-service, but it cannot accept such omnibus contention.

“Centre should have justified its stand here and not render the court a mute spectator,” the bench noted.

The matter will be taken up again after eight weeks.

The ruling came in response to a batch of 12 petitions which sought an independent probe into the allegations that surfaced in the media about the unauthorised surveillance.

(With inputs from agencies)

India’s Supreme Court on Wednesday formed a committee of experts to look into the alleged use of Israeli spyware Pegasus for surveillance of Indian citizens. A bench comprising Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justices Surya Kant and Hima Kohli said the three-member committee will be headed by former apex court judge RV Raveendran.

India’s Supreme Court on Wednesday formed a committee of experts to look into the alleged use of Israeli spyware Pegasus for surveillance of Indian citizens. A bench comprising Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justices Surya Kant and Hima Kohli said the three-member committee will be headed by former apex court judge RV Raveendran. Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government had argued in the court that disclosing the details on the use of Pegasus spyware involves national security issues, but it agreed to disclose all information before a committee of technical experts and urged the court to let it appoint the committee. Also read | 121 Indian users targeted in Pegasus spyware attack, full extent may never be known: Whatsapp The top court, in its judgment, said mere raising national security by the state would not stop it from taking up the issue, and emphasized that national security can’t be a bug bear and refused to accept the omnibus denial by the Centre. “Of course, the…Union of India may decline to provide information when constitutional considerations exist, such as those pertaining to the security of the State. However, this does not mean that the State gets a free pass every time the spectre of ‘national security’ is raised,” the SC said. Also read | Israel's National Security Council 'looking into' NSO Pegasus spyware allegations The bench noted that the government filed a limited affidavit, which didn’t make anything clear despite it repeatedly saying that the court is not concerned with issues of national security. “We live in the era of information. We must recognise that while technology is important, it is important to safeguard the right to privacy,” the SC said, adding, “not only journalists, etc., but privacy is important for all citizens.” Also read | Algeria launches probe into Pegasus spyware claim The bench noted that the government’s counsel Tushar Mehta submitted that many petitions were self-service, but it cannot accept such omnibus contention. “Centre should have justified its stand here and not render the court a mute spectator,” the bench noted. The matter will be taken up again after eight weeks. The ruling came in response to a batch of 12 petitions which sought an independent probe into the allegations that surfaced in the media about the unauthorised surveillance. (With inputs from agencies)

India’s top court forms committee to probe snooping using Israeli spyware Pegasus

According to US Congressional Research Service (CRS) report, "Indian military cannot operate effectively without Russian-supplied equipment."

The CRS report stated that India's military will continue to "rely on Russian weapons systems in the near and middle terms".

The report comes as India plans to induct the Russian-made S-400 air defence systems which could trigger US sanctions under Section 231 of CAATSA.

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"Despite a trend away from Russian arms imports, India in late 2019 submitted $800 million toward the full $5.4 billion contract for S-400 systems (it also entered a new $3.1 billion contract for indigenous production of 464 Russian-designed T-90s&nbsp;tanks)," it said.

The report also noted that the Indian Navy's "ten guided-missile destroyers are Russian Kashin class, and six of its 17 frigates are Russian Talwar class" and the only nuclear-powered submarine is on lease from Russia while Indian Air Force's 667-plane FGA fleet is 71 per cent Russian-origin comprising of Su-30s,&nbsp;MiG-21s and MiG-29s.&nbsp;

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The report further added that India, Australia, France, Germany and Japan are also developing hypersonic missile technology.

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"Reportedly, India is also developing an indigenous, dual-capable hypersonic cruise missile as part of its hypersonic technology demonstrator vehicle programme and successfully tested Mach 6 scramjet in June 1919 and September 2020," the report revealed.

The Congressional report said that India operates 12 hypersonic wind tunnels and has the ability to test speeds of up to Mach 13.

(With inputs from Agencies)

According to US Congressional Research Service (CRS) report, "Indian military cannot operate effectively without Russian-supplied equipment." The CRS report stated that India's military will continue to "rely on Russian weapons systems in the near and middle terms".

According to US Congressional Research Service (CRS) report, "Indian military cannot operate effectively without Russian-supplied equipment." The CRS report stated that India's military will continue to "rely on Russian weapons systems in the near and middle terms". The report comes as India plans to induct the Russian-made S-400 air defence systems which could trigger US sanctions under Section 231 of CAATSA. Also Read: Agni-5 vs China's DF-17 missile: India's nuclear-capable missile is a gamechanger "Despite a trend away from Russian arms imports, India in late 2019 submitted $800 million toward the full $5.4 billion contract for S-400 systems (it also entered a new $3.1 billion contract for indigenous production of 464 Russian-designed T-90s tanks)," it said. The report also noted that the Indian Navy's "ten guided-missile destroyers are Russian Kashin class, and six of its 17 frigates are Russian Talwar class" and the only nuclear-powered submarine is on lease from Russia while Indian Air Force's 667-plane FGA fleet is 71 per cent Russian-origin comprising of Su-30s, MiG-21s and MiG-29s. Also Read: Why the Russian S-400 defence missile deal matters to India The report further added that India, Australia, France, Germany and Japan are also developing hypersonic missile technology. Also Read: Explained: Why US is not happy over India's S-400 procurement "Reportedly, India is also developing an indigenous, dual-capable hypersonic cruise missile as part of its hypersonic technology demonstrator vehicle programme and successfully tested Mach 6 scramjet in June 1919 and September 2020," the report revealed. The Congressional report said that India operates 12 hypersonic wind tunnels and has the ability to test speeds of up to Mach 13. (With inputs from Agencies)

Indian military cannot operate without Russian equipment: US report

India on Wednesday successfully test-fired the nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) Agni-V, amid rising tensions with China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

India successfully test-fires N-capable Agni-V ballistic missile with 5,000 km range

Climate impacts would tear through G20 countries without urgent action to reduce emissions, and in India, it could mean declines in rice and wheat production, causing economic losses of up to 81 billion euros and a loss of 15 per cent of farmers` incomes by 2050, a new report revealed on Thursday 
 
The first study of its kind, the G20 Climate Impacts Atlas by the Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change (CMCC), the leading Italian research centre on climate change and National Focal Point for the IPCC, collates scientific projections of how climate impacts will play out in the world`s richest countries over the coming years. 
 
It finds that on a high-emissions pathway, climate impacts spiral to cause devastating damage across the G20. 
 
The research shows that rising temperatures and intense heatwaves could cause severe droughts; threatening essential water supplies for agriculture, causing huge loss of human life and increasing the chance of deadly fires. 
 
In specific countries, this could mean heatwaves could last at least 10 times longer in all G20 countries, with heatwaves in Argentina, Brazil and Indonesia lasting over 60 times longer by 2050. 
 
In Australia, bushfires, coastal floods and hurricanes could raise insurance costs and reduce property values by A$611 billion by 2050. 
 
The report finds that without urgent action to reduce carbon emissions, GDP losses due to climate damage in G20 countries increase each year, rising to at least four per cent annually by 2050. 
 
This could reach over eight per cent by 2100, equivalent to twice the bloc`s economic losses from Covid-19. Some countries will be even worse hit, such as Canada, which could see at least 4 per cent knocked off its GDP by 2050 and over 13 per cent -- 133 billion euros -- by 2100. 
 
Donatella Spano of the CMCC, who coordinated the report, said: "From droughts, heatwaves and sea level rise, to dwindling food supplies and threats to tourism -- these findings show how severely climate change will hit the world`s biggest economies, unless we act now. 
 
"As scientists, we know that only rapid action to tackle emissions and adapt to climate change will limit the severe impacts of climate change. At the upcoming summit, we invite G20 governments to listen to the science and put the world on a path to a better, fairer and more stable future." 
 
From coastal erosion to the spread of tropical diseases, every G20 country is at risk from the impacts of climate change. The research shows in Europe, deaths from extreme heat could rise from 2,700 per year to 90,000 each year by 2100 on a high emissions pathway. 
 
By 2050, potential fish catch could fall by a fifth in Indonesia -- uprooting hundreds of thousands of livelihoods. 
 
The sea level rise could wreck coastal infrastructure within 30 years, with Japan set to lose 404 billion euro and South Africa 815 million euro by 2050, on a high emissions pathway. 
 
Conversely, the faster G20 countries adopt low-carbon policies, the less the climate impacts cascade and the more manageable they become. Limiting temperature rise to two degrees Celsius could see the cost of climate impacts in the G20 drop to just 0.1 per cent of its total GDP by 2050 and 1.3 per cent by 2100. 
 
At the Paris Agreement, signed in 2015, countries agreed to limit global heating to acewell below" two degrees --however, current policies and promises put the world on track for about three degrees. 
 
Laurence Tubiana, head of the European Climate Foundation and one of the architects of the Paris Agreement, said: "The window to act is closing fast. As the G20 countries incentivize economic recovery from Covid-19 and prepare climate plans ahead of COP26, they face an urgent choice: to protect the global economy and make a rapid transition to a low-carbon future; or derail the global economy by pursuing polluting policies. It`s time for the G20 to make its economic agenda a climate agenda."

Climate impacts would tear through G20 countries without urgent action to reduce emissions, and in India, it could mean declines in rice and wheat production, causing economic losses of up to 81 billion euros and a loss of 15 per cent of farmers` incomes by 2050, a new report revealed on Thursday The first study of its kind, the G20 Climate Impacts Atlas by the Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change (CMCC), the leading Italian research centre on climate change and National Focal Point for the IPCC, collates scientific projections of how climate impacts will play out in the world`s richest countries over the coming years.

Climate impacts would tear through G20 countries without urgent action to reduce emissions, and in India, it could mean declines in rice and wheat production, causing economic losses of up to 81 billion euros and a loss of 15 per cent of farmers` incomes by 2050, a new report revealed on Thursday The first study of its kind, the G20 Climate Impacts Atlas by the Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change (CMCC), the leading Italian research centre on climate change and National Focal Point for the IPCC, collates scientific projections of how climate impacts will play out in the world`s richest countries over the coming years. It finds that on a high-emissions pathway, climate impacts spiral to cause devastating damage across the G20. The research shows that rising temperatures and intense heatwaves could cause severe droughts; threatening essential water supplies for agriculture, causing huge loss of human life and increasing the chance of deadly fires. In specific countries, this could mean heatwaves could last at least 10 times longer in all G20 countries, with heatwaves in Argentina, Brazil and Indonesia lasting over 60 times longer by 2050. In Australia, bushfires, coastal floods and hurricanes could raise insurance costs and reduce property values by A$611 billion by 2050. The report finds that without urgent action to reduce carbon emissions, GDP losses due to climate damage in G20 countries increase each year, rising to at least four per cent annually by 2050. This could reach over eight per cent by 2100, equivalent to twice the bloc`s economic losses from Covid-19. Some countries will be even worse hit, such as Canada, which could see at least 4 per cent knocked off its GDP by 2050 and over 13 per cent -- 133 billion euros -- by 2100. Donatella Spano of the CMCC, who coordinated the report, said: "From droughts, heatwaves and sea level rise, to dwindling food supplies and threats to tourism -- these findings show how severely climate change will hit the world`s biggest economies, unless we act now. "As scientists, we know that only rapid action to tackle emissions and adapt to climate change will limit the severe impacts of climate change. At the upcoming summit, we invite G20 governments to listen to the science and put the world on a path to a better, fairer and more stable future." From coastal erosion to the spread of tropical diseases, every G20 country is at risk from the impacts of climate change. The research shows in Europe, deaths from extreme heat could rise from 2,700 per year to 90,000 each year by 2100 on a high emissions pathway. By 2050, potential fish catch could fall by a fifth in Indonesia -- uprooting hundreds of thousands of livelihoods. The sea level rise could wreck coastal infrastructure within 30 years, with Japan set to lose 404 billion euro and South Africa 815 million euro by 2050, on a high emissions pathway. Conversely, the faster G20 countries adopt low-carbon policies, the less the climate impacts cascade and the more manageable they become. Limiting temperature rise to two degrees Celsius could see the cost of climate impacts in the G20 drop to just 0.1 per cent of its total GDP by 2050 and 1.3 per cent by 2100. At the Paris Agreement, signed in 2015, countries agreed to limit global heating to acewell below" two degrees --however, current policies and promises put the world on track for about three degrees. Laurence Tubiana, head of the European Climate Foundation and one of the architects of the Paris Agreement, said: "The window to act is closing fast. As the G20 countries incentivize economic recovery from Covid-19 and prepare climate plans ahead of COP26, they face an urgent choice: to protect the global economy and make a rapid transition to a low-carbon future; or derail the global economy by pursuing polluting policies. It`s time for the G20 to make its economic agenda a climate agenda."

Climate change may reduce farm incomes in India by 15%: Study

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be departing for a tour of Rome, Italy and the Vatican City on October 29, 2021. He has been invited by H.E. Prime Minister Mario Draghi.<o:p></o:p>

His trip will span from October 29 to 31, during which he will attend the 16th G20 Leaders' Summit. "I will join other G20 Leaders in discussions on global economic and health recovery from the pandemic, sustainable development, and climate change," a statement from the Prime Minister’s office read.

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This year will mark the first G20 Leaders summit in-person since the coronavirus pandemic took over the world. PM Modi says this summit "will allow us to take stock of the current global situation and exchange ideas on how the G20 can be an engine for strengthening economic resilience and building back inclusively and sustainably from the pandemic."<o:p></o:p>

PM Modi is also scheduled to meet His Holiness Pope Francis and will also be meeting the Secretary of State, His Eminence Cardinal Pietro Parolin.

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"On the sidelines of the G20 Summit, I will also meet with leaders of other partner countries and review the progress in India’s bilateral relations with them,"&nbsp;the statement added.<o:p></o:p>

After wrapping up the G20 Summit, PM Modi will make way to Glasgow where he is scheduled to attend the 26th Conference of Parties (COP-26) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). "I will be participating in the high-level segment of COP-26 titled 'World Leaders' Summit' (WLS) on 1-2 November, 2021 along with 120 Heads of States/Governments from around the world,"&nbsp;he said.

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This year, PM Modi will be talking about his plans of expanding clean and renewable energy, energy efficiency, afforestation and bio-diversity. "Today, India is creating new records in collective effort for climate adaptation, mitigation and resilience and forging multilateral alliances. India is among the top countries in the world in terms of installed renewable energy, wind and solar energy capacity," PM Modi said. "At the WLS, I will share India’s excellent track record on climate action and our achievements."<o:p></o:p>

India will also be talking about the need to "comprehensively address climate change issue including equitable distribution of carbon space, support for mitigation and adaptation and resilience building measures, mobilization of finance, technology transfer and importance of sustainable lifestyles for green and inclusive growth". <o:p></o:p>

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be departing for a tour of Rome, Italy and the Vatican City on October 29, 2021. He has been invited by H.E. Prime Minister Mario Draghi.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be departing for a tour of Rome, Italy and the Vatican City on October 29, 2021. He has been invited by H.E. Prime Minister Mario Draghi. His trip will span from October 29 to 31, during which he will attend the 16th G20 Leaders' Summit. "I will join other G20 Leaders in discussions on global economic and health recovery from the pandemic, sustainable development, and climate change," a statement from the Prime Minister’s office read. Also read | Ahead of COP26, India rejects calls for net-zero carbon emissions target This year will mark the first G20 Leaders summit in-person since the coronavirus pandemic took over the world. PM Modi says this summit "will allow us to take stock of the current global situation and exchange ideas on how the G20 can be an engine for strengthening economic resilience and building back inclusively and sustainably from the pandemic." PM Modi is also scheduled to meet His Holiness Pope Francis and will also be meeting the Secretary of State, His Eminence Cardinal Pietro Parolin. Over the next few days, I would be in Rome, the Vatican City and Glasgow to attend important multilateral gatherings like the @g20org and @COP26. There would also be various bilateral and community related programmes during this visit.https://t.co/0OXpm1Nhcy — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 28, 2021 × "On the sidelines of the G20 Summit, I will also meet with leaders of other partner countries and review the progress in India’s bilateral relations with them," the statement added. After wrapping up the G20 Summit, PM Modi will make way to Glasgow where he is scheduled to attend the 26th Conference of Parties (COP-26) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). "I will be participating in the high-level segment of COP-26 titled 'World Leaders' Summit' (WLS) on 1-2 November, 2021 along with 120 Heads of States/Governments from around the world," he said. WATCH | This year, PM Modi will be talking about his plans of expanding clean and renewable energy, energy efficiency, afforestation and bio-diversity. "Today, India is creating new records in collective effort for climate adaptation, mitigation and resilience and forging multilateral alliances. India is among the top countries in the world in terms of installed renewable energy, wind and solar energy capacity," PM Modi said. "At the WLS, I will share India’s excellent track record on climate action and our achievements." India will also be talking about the need to "comprehensively address climate change issue including equitable distribution of carbon space, support for mitigation and adaptation and resilience building measures, mobilization of finance, technology transfer and importance of sustainable lifestyles for green and inclusive growth".

PM Modi to depart for Rome on Friday to attend G20 summit 2021

India, third biggest emitter of greenhouse gases in the world on Wednesday rejected calls to announce net-zero carbon emissions target. The country said that it was more important for the world to decide on a pathway to reduce &nbsp;such emissions. &nbsp;

China is the biggest greenhouse gas emitter in the world, followed by the US and India. India is under pressure to become carbon-neutral around mid-21st century. Next week, India will take part in COP26 climate summit in Glasgow.

India's environment secretary RP Gupta told reporters that announcing net-zero was not the solution to the climate crisis.&nbsp;

"It is how much carbon you are going to put in the atmosphere before reaching net zero that is more important," he said.

The US, Britain and the EU are aiming to become net-zero carbon emitting countries by 2050. This means that they will only emit amount of greenhouse gases that can be absorbed by forests, crops, soils and still-embryonic "carbon capture technology'.

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China and Saudi Arabia have both set targets of 2060, but these are largely meaningless without tangible action now, critics say.

Between now and the middle of the century the United States will release 92 gigatons of carbon into the atmosphere and the EU 62 gigatons, Gupta said, citing Indian government calculations. China would have added a staggering 450 gigatons by its net-zero target date, he added.

Representatives of nearly 200 countries will meet in Glasgow, Scotland, from Oct. 31-Nov. 12 for climate talks to strengthen action to tackle global warming under the 2015 Paris Agreement.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the conference in a sign of how the country is taking climate change seriously, officials say. Chinese President Xi Jinping is not expected.

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While working towards net-zero, countries are expected to announce new and strengthened intermediate targets for cutting emissions.

Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav said India was on track to achieve targets set at the 2015 Paris conference and left the door open to revising them. "All options are on the table," he said.

India has committed to cutting the emissions intensity of its by 33%-35% by 2030 from 2005 levels, achieving a 24% reduction by 2016.

(With inputs from agencies)

India, third biggest emitter of greenhouse gases in the world on Wednesday rejected calls to announce net-zero carbon emissions target. The country said that it was more important for the world to decide on a pathway to reduce such emissions.

India, third biggest emitter of greenhouse gases in the world on Wednesday rejected calls to announce net-zero carbon emissions target. The country said that it was more important for the world to decide on a pathway to reduce such emissions. China is the biggest greenhouse gas emitter in the world, followed by the US and India. India is under pressure to become carbon-neutral around mid-21st century. Next week, India will take part in COP26 climate summit in Glasgow. India's environment secretary RP Gupta told reporters that announcing net-zero was not the solution to the climate crisis. "It is how much carbon you are going to put in the atmosphere before reaching net zero that is more important," he said. The US, Britain and the EU are aiming to become net-zero carbon emitting countries by 2050. This means that they will only emit amount of greenhouse gases that can be absorbed by forests, crops, soils and still-embryonic "carbon capture technology'. Also Read | Queen Elizabeth not to attend COP26 climate summit due to medical advice: Buckingham Palace China and Saudi Arabia have both set targets of 2060, but these are largely meaningless without tangible action now, critics say. Between now and the middle of the century the United States will release 92 gigatons of carbon into the atmosphere and the EU 62 gigatons, Gupta said, citing Indian government calculations. China would have added a staggering 450 gigatons by its net-zero target date, he added. Representatives of nearly 200 countries will meet in Glasgow, Scotland, from Oct. 31-Nov. 12 for climate talks to strengthen action to tackle global warming under the 2015 Paris Agreement. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the conference in a sign of how the country is taking climate change seriously, officials say. Chinese President Xi Jinping is not expected. Also Read | Cop26: Plant-based dishes to dominate the menu with 80% Scottish food While working towards net-zero, countries are expected to announce new and strengthened intermediate targets for cutting emissions. Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav said India was on track to achieve targets set at the 2015 Paris conference and left the door open to revising them. "All options are on the table," he said. India has committed to cutting the emissions intensity of its by 33%-35% by 2030 from 2005 levels, achieving a 24% reduction by 2016. (With inputs from agencies)

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Panic gripped the south Indian state of Karnataka after 32 students in a residential school&nbsp;tested positive for the coronavirus,

The10 girls and 22 boys&nbsp;are in grades 9 to 12 of Jawahar Navodaya Vidayalaya in&nbsp;Kodagu district.

Ten out of the 32 students are symptomatic.

A member of the school's staff has also tested positive and is still experiencing symptoms.

All students are being treated at the district hospital, according to Pankajashan, the school's principal.

"Their condition is improving; there's no need to be concerned."

The whole campus has been sanitised, and further precautions have been taken.&nbsp;

The COVID-19 test has now been administered to all 270 of the school's students.

Various state governments in India are reopening&nbsp;schools after over a year of shutdown.

In-person classes for students in grades IX and higher have resumed in India's capital city, New Delhi.

The&nbsp;decision was made after thorough examination of the harmful impact virtual classrooms have had on students, authorities said.

Meanwhile, over 550 students in Himachal have tested positive for Covid-19 last month, according to a state health official.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Panic gripped the south Indian state of Karnataka after 32 students in a residential school tested positive for the coronavirus, The10 girls and 22 boys are in grades 9 to 12 of Jawahar Navodaya Vidayalaya in Kodagu district.

Panic gripped the south Indian state of Karnataka after 32 students in a residential school tested positive for the coronavirus, The10 girls and 22 boys are in grades 9 to 12 of Jawahar Navodaya Vidayalaya in Kodagu district. Ten out of the 32 students are symptomatic. A member of the school's staff has also tested positive and is still experiencing symptoms. All students are being treated at the district hospital, according to Pankajashan, the school's principal. "Their condition is improving; there's no need to be concerned." The whole campus has been sanitised, and further precautions have been taken. The COVID-19 test has now been administered to all 270 of the school's students. Various state governments in India are reopening schools after over a year of shutdown. In-person classes for students in grades IX and higher have resumed in India's capital city, New Delhi. The decision was made after thorough examination of the harmful impact virtual classrooms have had on students, authorities said. Meanwhile, over 550 students in Himachal have tested positive for Covid-19 last month, according to a state health official. (With inputs from agencies)

Panic in southern Indian state of Karnataka as 32 students test positive for COVID-19 at residential school

Zoo officials in India’s southern Chennai city are monitoring the captive birds after five ostriches suddenly died on Wednesday, with a couple of more not keeping well.

Zoo officials the Arignar Anna Zoological Park (AAZP) near Chennai maintained that “five ostriches died all of a sudden on October 27.

The zoo is home to 32 ostriches, of which five have succumbed to an illness, which is currently unknown, according to officials.

In-house vets and teams from the Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University&nbsp;arrived at the zoo to provide treatment to the sick ostriches, even as examination of bacteriology, virology and toxicology samples are also being carried out.&nbsp;

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Officials have ruled out the possibility of a fowl cholera infection, based on the blood smear and organ impression procedures carried out on Wednesday. Other birds are also under surveillance and are being continuously monitored, officials added.&nbsp;

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A lioness, aged 19, had died in the Zoo owing to old-age issues on Tuesday.&nbsp;

The zoo&nbsp;houses 2,400 animals with 180 different species, thus making it among the largest zoos in India.

Earlier this year, the zoo made headlines during the COVID-19 outbreak after 10 Asiatic lions, out of 15, tested for the virus’ delta variant, at a time when India was reeling under the severe second wave of the pandemic.

However, the zoo lost two lions, a male and a female, to the virus.

Zoo officials in India’s southern Chennai city are monitoring the captive birds after five ostriches suddenly died on Wednesday, with a couple of more not keeping well.

Zoo officials in India’s southern Chennai city are monitoring the captive birds after five ostriches suddenly died on Wednesday, with a couple of more not keeping well. Zoo officials the Arignar Anna Zoological Park (AAZP) near Chennai maintained that “five ostriches died all of a sudden on October 27. The zoo is home to 32 ostriches, of which five have succumbed to an illness, which is currently unknown, according to officials. In-house vets and teams from the Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University arrived at the zoo to provide treatment to the sick ostriches, even as examination of bacteriology, virology and toxicology samples are also being carried out. Also read | After lioness, a lion succumbs to COVID-19 at Chennai zoo Officials have ruled out the possibility of a fowl cholera infection, based on the blood smear and organ impression procedures carried out on Wednesday. Other birds are also under surveillance and are being continuously monitored, officials added. Also read | Chennai Zoo Lions infected with Delta variant of COVID-19, reveals genome sequencing A lioness, aged 19, had died in the Zoo owing to old-age issues on Tuesday. The zoo houses 2,400 animals with 180 different species, thus making it among the largest zoos in India. Earlier this year, the zoo made headlines during the COVID-19 outbreak after 10 Asiatic lions, out of 15, tested for the virus’ delta variant, at a time when India was reeling under the severe second wave of the pandemic. However, the zoo lost two lions, a male and a female, to the virus.

India’s Chennai zoo officials on toes after 5 ostriches die due to ‘unknown’ illness

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday addressed the 18th ASEAN-India Summit where he touched upon a range of key issues, including COVID-19 pandemic, South China Sea issue, and stressed how ASEAN members play an important role in India’s vision for the Indo-Pacific.

Addressing the leaders via video conferencing, Modi said, “In 2022, our partnership would complete 30 years. India will also complete 75 years of its Independence. I am delighted that we will celebrate this important milestone as ASEAN-India Friendship Year.”

Modi stressed that the unity and centrality of ASEAN has always been a priority for India.

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“History is a witness that India and ASEAN have had lively relations for thousands of years. It is reflected in our shared values, traditions, languages, scriptures, architecture, culture, food. That is why the unity and centrality of ASEAN has always been a priority for India,” he said.

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Commenting on the COVID-19 pandemic, he said, “Due to COVID19, all of us had to face a lot of challenges. This challenging time was also a test of the India-ASEAN friendship. Our mutual cooperation in COVID-19 era will keep strengthening our relations in the future and form a base for goodwill between our people.”

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Later in a press briefing, Ministry of External Affairs Secretary (East) Riva Ganguly Das said PM Modi has invited the ASEAN members to join the Indo Pacific Initiative (IPOI).

“The adoption of the joint statement on ASEAN outlook on Indo-Pacific and India's Indo-Pacific oceans initiative is one of the very major highlights of this summit. We have built upon the convergences that exist between the AOIP as the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific and our own Indo-Pacific initiative IPOI,” she said.

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“We have the leaders adopted the joint statement and this joint statement charts the way forward for practical implementation of the convergence in a vision of Indo-Pacific. This is the objective to of course to ensure peace, prosperity and stability in the region.”

When she was asked whether issues like the South China Sea and Afghanistan were discussed, Das said, “The East Asia summit exchanged views on the regional and international seas. Highlighting the Afghanistan situation, PM (Modi) talked about the terrorism issue and called for a zero-tolerance to terrorism.”

She said a series of activities will be conducted to commemorate the 30 years of the ASEAN-India partnership.

“The leaders of India and ASEAN have declared the year 2022 as ASEAN-India Friendship Year as it marks 30 years of ASEAN-India partnership. A series of activities will be conducted around the year to commemorate this,” Das said.

(With inputs from agencies)

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday addressed the 18th ASEAN-India Summit where he touched upon a range of key issues, including COVID-19 pandemic, South China Sea issue, and stressed how ASEAN members play an important role in India’s vision for the Indo-Pacific.

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday addressed the 18th ASEAN-India Summit where he touched upon a range of key issues, including COVID-19 pandemic, South China Sea issue, and stressed how ASEAN members play an important role in India’s vision for the Indo-Pacific. Addressing the leaders via video conferencing, Modi said, “In 2022, our partnership would complete 30 years. India will also complete 75 years of its Independence. I am delighted that we will celebrate this important milestone as ASEAN-India Friendship Year.” Modi stressed that the unity and centrality of ASEAN has always been a priority for India. Addressing the India-ASEAN Summit. https://t.co/OaQazNtC2A — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 28, 2021 × “History is a witness that India and ASEAN have had lively relations for thousands of years. It is reflected in our shared values, traditions, languages, scriptures, architecture, culture, food. That is why the unity and centrality of ASEAN has always been a priority for India,” he said. Also read | PM Modi participates in 16th East Asia Summit, reaffirms India's focus on a free, open, inclusive Indo-Pacific Commenting on the COVID-19 pandemic, he said, “Due to COVID19, all of us had to face a lot of challenges. This challenging time was also a test of the India-ASEAN friendship. Our mutual cooperation in COVID-19 era will keep strengthening our relations in the future and form a base for goodwill between our people.” Also read | Vietnam invites India for ASEAN virtual summit in November Later in a press briefing, Ministry of External Affairs Secretary (East) Riva Ganguly Das said PM Modi has invited the ASEAN members to join the Indo Pacific Initiative (IPOI). “The adoption of the joint statement on ASEAN outlook on Indo-Pacific and India's Indo-Pacific oceans initiative is one of the very major highlights of this summit. We have built upon the convergences that exist between the AOIP as the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific and our own Indo-Pacific initiative IPOI,” she said. Also read | India, ASEAN increase people to people engagement with 1st ever Hackathon “We have the leaders adopted the joint statement and this joint statement charts the way forward for practical implementation of the convergence in a vision of Indo-Pacific. This is the objective to of course to ensure peace, prosperity and stability in the region.” When she was asked whether issues like the South China Sea and Afghanistan were discussed, Das said, “The East Asia summit exchanged views on the regional and international seas. Highlighting the Afghanistan situation, PM (Modi) talked about the terrorism issue and called for a zero-tolerance to terrorism.” She said a series of activities will be conducted to commemorate the 30 years of the ASEAN-India partnership. “The leaders of India and ASEAN have declared the year 2022 as ASEAN-India Friendship Year as it marks 30 years of ASEAN-India partnership. A series of activities will be conducted around the year to commemorate this,” Das said. (With inputs from agencies)

South China Sea, Indo-Pacific find mention during Indian PM Modi’s meet with ASEAN leaders

Kiran Gosavi, an independent witness for the NCB in the Mumbai narcotics bust case, has been arrested and is being questioned in connection with a 2018 cheating case, according to the Pune Police.

His arrest happened three days after he stated that he volunteered to surrender on Monday in Lucknow, but the police refused.&nbsp; 
 
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Who is Kiran Gosavi?

Gosavi had escaped prison in the cheating case, and the Pune Police had issued an arrest warrant for him in 2019.

He had been gone since then, and was finally discovered as an NCB witness during the cruise raid case.

According to the ANI report, on October 14, the police issued a watch circular against him, citing police officers acquainted with the situation.&nbsp; 
 
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Following NCB searches on a cruise ship that resulted in the arrest of Aryan Khan and several others earlier this month, Gosavi was seen in a selfie with Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan.

Gosavi alleged that his life was in danger in Maharashtra after the Pune police issued a lookout bulletin against him in connection with a 2018 cheating case.

He established a firm called KPG Dreamz Solutions, which guaranteed aspirants in many disciplines work in other countries. 
 
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For promotion, the firm employed social media sites.&nbsp;

The lawsuit was filed after one of these aspirants accused Gosavi of defrauding him of Rs 3.09 lakh under the guise of a job offer at a Malaysian hotel.

When the aspirant arrived in Malaysia, he discovered that he had been duped by Kiran Gosavi.

NCB Deputy Director-General Gyaneshwar Singh revealed to the media that Kiran Gosavi and one Manish Bhanushali were witnesses for the agency during and after the operation that resulted in the arrests of Aryan Khan, Arbaaz Merchantt, and six others.&nbsp;

Prabhakar Sail, another witness in the Mumbai cruise drugs case, recently stated that he has proof of KP Gosavi's bribe accusations.

Prabhakar Sail, claiming to be KP Gosavi's personal bodyguard, claims to have overheard Gosavi and one Sam D'Souza discussing a Rs 25 crore bribe to clear Aryan Khan in the case.

At a news conference, Sail stated, "They were considering giving Rs 8 crore to NCB Zonal Director Sameer Wankhede."

(With inputs from agencies)

Kiran Gosavi, an independent witness for the NCB in the Mumbai narcotics bust case, has been arrested and is being questioned in connection with a 2018 cheating case, according to the Pune Police.

Kiran Gosavi, an independent witness for the NCB in the Mumbai narcotics bust case, has been arrested and is being questioned in connection with a 2018 cheating case, according to the Pune Police. His arrest happened three days after he stated that he volunteered to surrender on Monday in Lucknow, but the police refused. #WeStandWithSRK trends, netizens support Shah Rukh Khan amid Aryan Khan's drug case Who is Kiran Gosavi? Gosavi had escaped prison in the cheating case, and the Pune Police had issued an arrest warrant for him in 2019. He had been gone since then, and was finally discovered as an NCB witness during the cruise raid case. According to the ANI report, on October 14, the police issued a watch circular against him, citing police officers acquainted with the situation. Shah Rukh Khan explains why he said no to 'Slumdog Millionaire' Following NCB searches on a cruise ship that resulted in the arrest of Aryan Khan and several others earlier this month, Gosavi was seen in a selfie with Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan. Gosavi alleged that his life was in danger in Maharashtra after the Pune police issued a lookout bulletin against him in connection with a 2018 cheating case. He established a firm called KPG Dreamz Solutions, which guaranteed aspirants in many disciplines work in other countries. Pathan: Shah Rukh Khan-Deepika Padukone's film to shoot action sequences in Dubai For promotion, the firm employed social media sites. The lawsuit was filed after one of these aspirants accused Gosavi of defrauding him of Rs 3.09 lakh under the guise of a job offer at a Malaysian hotel. When the aspirant arrived in Malaysia, he discovered that he had been duped by Kiran Gosavi. NCB Deputy Director-General Gyaneshwar Singh revealed to the media that Kiran Gosavi and one Manish Bhanushali were witnesses for the agency during and after the operation that resulted in the arrests of Aryan Khan, Arbaaz Merchantt, and six others. Prabhakar Sail, another witness in the Mumbai cruise drugs case, recently stated that he has proof of KP Gosavi's bribe accusations. Prabhakar Sail, claiming to be KP Gosavi's personal bodyguard, claims to have overheard Gosavi and one Sam D'Souza discussing a Rs 25 crore bribe to clear Aryan Khan in the case. At a news conference, Sail stated, "They were considering giving Rs 8 crore to NCB Zonal Director Sameer Wankhede." (With inputs from agencies)

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A <a href="https://www.change.org/p/hr-ce-minister-tamilnadu-tamil-nadu-cm-don-t-melt-temple-gold-temple-jewels-not-government-property">Change.org petition</a> against the Tamil Nadu government’s decision to melt temple gold has gone past 40,000 signatures and is gaining further traction.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

According to the petition, which is addressed to the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and officials under him, the secular government does not have any role to decide, which jewels are to be melted.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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It also claims that the government’s hasty actions are violating the orders of the Madras High Court.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The DMK-led state government had recently announced their plan to melt temple gold (received as donation from devotees) and deposit it in nationalised banks and use the funds so obtained for the maintenance of temples. The government maintains that its Hindu religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&amp;CE) department has appointed a panel headed by three former judges to oversee this process.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Quoting a Madras High Court suo motu judgement from June this year, the petition cites that gold audit for temples had not been done for the last 60 years and that there has been no inventory and centralised registry of the jewels.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

It adds that the court had directed the relevant State Government Department (HR&amp;CE) to conduct an external audit by India’s Comptroller Auditor General (CAG), under the expertise of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), besides creating a central registry and updating the details of the jewels, on a website that can be accessed by the public.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The petition alleges that the government has been rushing through in their decision and actions to melt temple gold.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

In this regard, it is pointed out in the petition that temple trustees are the sole decision-makers on issues pertaining to melting of temple gold, etc and that the HR&amp;CE department does have the right to decide.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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It adds that trustees have not been appointed in several temples for many years. The illegality in allowing temples to function without trustees is also being highlighted.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Petitions against this move of the MK Stalin government continue to be heard by the Madras High Court. During an earlier hearing, the government had pointed out that about 500 kg of temple gold had been melted since 1977.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

However, the petitioners opposed to this move and maintain that the government’s function was only to administer the temples and that it did not have the authority to touch the temple gold that was donated by devotees. They also raise questions over whether the antique gold ornaments also were being melted and whether there were clear records for the same.&nbsp;

A Change.org petition against the Tamil Nadu government’s decision to melt temple gold has gone past 40,000 signatures and is gaining further traction. According to the petition, which is addressed to the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and officials under him, the secular government does not have any role to decide, which jewels are to be melted.

A Change.org petition against the Tamil Nadu government’s decision to melt temple gold has gone past 40,000 signatures and is gaining further traction. According to the petition, which is addressed to the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and officials under him, the secular government does not have any role to decide, which jewels are to be melted. It also claims that the government’s hasty actions are violating the orders of the Madras High Court. The DMK-led state government had recently announced their plan to melt temple gold (received as donation from devotees) and deposit it in nationalised banks and use the funds so obtained for the maintenance of temples. The government maintains that its Hindu religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) department has appointed a panel headed by three former judges to oversee this process. Also Read: Indian finance minister participates in AIIB board meet Quoting a Madras High Court suo motu judgement from June this year, the petition cites that gold audit for temples had not been done for the last 60 years and that there has been no inventory and centralised registry of the jewels. It adds that the court had directed the relevant State Government Department (HR&CE) to conduct an external audit by India’s Comptroller Auditor General (CAG), under the expertise of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), besides creating a central registry and updating the details of the jewels, on a website that can be accessed by the public. The petition alleges that the government has been rushing through in their decision and actions to melt temple gold. In this regard, it is pointed out in the petition that temple trustees are the sole decision-makers on issues pertaining to melting of temple gold, etc and that the HR&CE department does have the right to decide. Also Read | Delayed again: WHO seeks more 'clarifications' on made-in-India Covid shot Covaxin It adds that trustees have not been appointed in several temples for many years. The illegality in allowing temples to function without trustees is also being highlighted. Petitions against this move of the MK Stalin government continue to be heard by the Madras High Court. During an earlier hearing, the government had pointed out that about 500 kg of temple gold had been melted since 1977. However, the petitioners opposed to this move and maintain that the government’s function was only to administer the temples and that it did not have the authority to touch the temple gold that was donated by devotees. They also raise questions over whether the antique gold ornaments also were being melted and whether there were clear records for the same.

Online petition against India's TN govt move to melt temple gold gains traction

Security forces have busted a terror hideout that led to the recovery of some arms and ammunition during a search operation in Bhatti Durrian forest in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, officials said.

The operation in Bhatti Durrian in Mendhar, along with Surankote forest in Poonch and Thanamandi in Rajouri, continued for the 16th day on Tuesday to flush out a group of terrorists who attacked Army search parties on October 11 and 14, killing nine soldiers.

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A Pakistani terrorist, who was shifted from the Kot Bhalwal Central Jail Jammu to Mendhar on police remand for questioning in connection with the ongoing operation, was killed when security force personnel accompanying him to identify a hideout came under fire from terrorists on Sunday.

A police official said the search parties comprising Army and police personnel busted a hideout at the recent encounter site in Bhatti Durrian forest, leading to the recovery of an AK assault rifle, a magazine with 29 rounds, two grenades and two detonators.

Some blankets, tiffins, two pairs of shoes, two syringes and four biscuit packets were also found in the hideout, the official said, adding that the search operation is still continuing.

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The officials said some gunshots were heard during the day, and smoke was spotted at different places within the besieged area.

Security forces have cleared almost all the natural caves believed to be used by terrorists to hide but there was no trace of them so far, the officials said.

Over a dozen people, including two women, were detained for questioning after it came to light that they allegedly provided logistic support to the terrorists, they said, adding that most of them are being released as it was found that the support was not voluntary and was given at gun-point.

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Meanwhile, traffic movement between Mendhar and Thanamandi along the Jammu-Rajouri highway remained suspended as a precautionary measure for the 11th day on Tuesday in the wake of the ongoing operation.

Rajouri and Poonch in Jammu region have witnessed a rise in infiltration attempts since June this year, resulting in the killing of nine terrorists in separate encounters.

Security forces have busted a terror hideout that led to the recovery of some arms and ammunition during a search operation in Bhatti Durrian forest in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, officials said.

Security forces have busted a terror hideout that led to the recovery of some arms and ammunition during a search operation in Bhatti Durrian forest in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, officials said. The operation in Bhatti Durrian in Mendhar, along with Surankote forest in Poonch and Thanamandi in Rajouri, continued for the 16th day on Tuesday to flush out a group of terrorists who attacked Army search parties on October 11 and 14, killing nine soldiers. Also read | Terrorists involved in killing migrant workers in J&K eliminated: Police A Pakistani terrorist, who was shifted from the Kot Bhalwal Central Jail Jammu to Mendhar on police remand for questioning in connection with the ongoing operation, was killed when security force personnel accompanying him to identify a hideout came under fire from terrorists on Sunday. A police official said the search parties comprising Army and police personnel busted a hideout at the recent encounter site in Bhatti Durrian forest, leading to the recovery of an AK assault rifle, a magazine with 29 rounds, two grenades and two detonators. Some blankets, tiffins, two pairs of shoes, two syringes and four biscuit packets were also found in the hideout, the official said, adding that the search operation is still continuing. Also read | Anti-terror operation in India's Jammu and Kashmir enters 5th day The officials said some gunshots were heard during the day, and smoke was spotted at different places within the besieged area. Security forces have cleared almost all the natural caves believed to be used by terrorists to hide but there was no trace of them so far, the officials said. Over a dozen people, including two women, were detained for questioning after it came to light that they allegedly provided logistic support to the terrorists, they said, adding that most of them are being released as it was found that the support was not voluntary and was given at gun-point. Watch | Jammu and Kashmir: Terrorists target laborers in the latest attack Meanwhile, traffic movement between Mendhar and Thanamandi along the Jammu-Rajouri highway remained suspended as a precautionary measure for the 11th day on Tuesday in the wake of the ongoing operation. Rajouri and Poonch in Jammu region have witnessed a rise in infiltration attempts since June this year, resulting in the killing of nine terrorists in separate encounters.

J&K: Terror hideout busted in Poonch; arms and ammunition recovered

Adverse impact of climate change on nature is well-known but often when things are expressed in monetary terms, the enormity of the problem at hand is fully realised.

The latest report from the United Nations has said that climate-related hazards have cost developing and developed Asian economies billions of dollars.

The report said that such hazards cost China USD 238 billion. China was followed by India which had to bear the cost of USD 87 billion. Japan and South Korea were next with climate-related costs of USD 83 billion and USD 24 billion respectively.

The figures have been mentioned in UN's annual 'State of the Climate in Asia' report. The report also said that 2020 was the hottest year on record for Asia.

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Climate change does not just mean increase in global temperature. It also has effects on other natural phenomena like cyclones. Scientists say that climate change results in formation of higher intensity cyclones which in turn cause greater devastation.

Many weather and climate-related displacements in Asia are prolonged, with people unable to return home or integrate locally, the report said.

In 2020 floods and storms affected approximately 50 million people in Asia, resulting in more than 5,000 fatalities.

Asia's warmest year on record saw the mean temperature 1.39 degrees Celsius above the 1981–2010 average. 
The 38.0 C registered at Verkhoyansk in Russia is provisionally the highest known temperature anywhere north of the Arctic Circle.

Shrinking glaciers

There are approximately 100,000 square kilometres of glaciers on the Tibetan Plateau and in the Himalayas -- the largest volumes of ice outside the polar regions and the source of 10 major Asian rivers.

"Glacier retreat is accelerating and it is projected that glacier mass will decrease by 20 percent to 40 percent by 2050, affecting the lives and livelihoods of about 750 million people in the region," the report said.

"This has major ramifications for global sea level, regional water cycles and local hazards such as landslides and avalanches."

A quarter of Asia's mangroves are in Bangladesh. However, the tropical storm-exposed country's mangroves decreased by 19 percent from 1992 to 2019, the report said.

(With inputs from agencies)

Adverse impact of climate change on nature is well-known but often when things are expressed in monetary terms, the enormity of the problem at hand is fully realised.

Adverse impact of climate change on nature is well-known but often when things are expressed in monetary terms, the enormity of the problem at hand is fully realised. The latest report from the United Nations has said that climate-related hazards have cost developing and developed Asian economies billions of dollars. The report said that such hazards cost China USD 238 billion. China was followed by India which had to bear the cost of USD 87 billion. Japan and South Korea were next with climate-related costs of USD 83 billion and USD 24 billion respectively. The figures have been mentioned in UN's annual 'State of the Climate in Asia' report. The report also said that 2020 was the hottest year on record for Asia. Also Read | In 2020, Asia suffered hottest year on record: UN Climate change does not just mean increase in global temperature. It also has effects on other natural phenomena like cyclones. Scientists say that climate change results in formation of higher intensity cyclones which in turn cause greater devastation. Many weather and climate-related displacements in Asia are prolonged, with people unable to return home or integrate locally, the report said. In 2020 floods and storms affected approximately 50 million people in Asia, resulting in more than 5,000 fatalities. Asia's warmest year on record saw the mean temperature 1.39 degrees Celsius above the 1981–2010 average. The 38.0 C registered at Verkhoyansk in Russia is provisionally the highest known temperature anywhere north of the Arctic Circle. Shrinking glaciers There are approximately 100,000 square kilometres of glaciers on the Tibetan Plateau and in the Himalayas -- the largest volumes of ice outside the polar regions and the source of 10 major Asian rivers. "Glacier retreat is accelerating and it is projected that glacier mass will decrease by 20 percent to 40 percent by 2050, affecting the lives and livelihoods of about 750 million people in the region," the report said. "This has major ramifications for global sea level, regional water cycles and local hazards such as landslides and avalanches." A quarter of Asia's mangroves are in Bangladesh. However, the tropical storm-exposed country's mangroves decreased by 19 percent from 1992 to 2019, the report said. (With inputs from agencies)

Climate change-related hazards have cost India and China billions, says UN

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday invited foreign defence companies to participate in the next edition of the DefExpo, saying India is open to conducting business on a mutually beneficial and collaborative approach in the spirit of "give and take".

In an address at an ambassadors' roundtable on the upcoming expo, Singh said India's defence exports have grown by 334 per cent in the last five years and now India is exporting military equipment to more than 75 countries.

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He said the upcoming DefExpo will provide an overview of what India has been able to achieve in terms of defence research and development, production and application of modern technologies for use by the military.

Gandhinagar in Gujarat will host the 12th edition of India's mega defence exhibition, the DefExpo, from March 11-13 next year.

The roundtable was aimed at briefing the ambassadors of foreign missions on the planning, arrangements and other details of DefExpo 2022.

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The defence ministry said more than 200 delegates, including ambassadors, heads of missions and defence attaches, attended the roundtable, reflecting the growing global interest in the Indian defence space.

Singh also reiterated the government's commitment to the collective security system laid down in Chapter VII of the UN Charter which deals with action with respect to threats to the peace, breaches of the peace and acts of aggression.

"As a responsible nation, we wish to ensure a stable international security system through these collaborations and efforts," he said.

Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, Secretary (Defence Production) Raj Kumar and other senior officials of the ministry and the government of Gujarat were also present.

"Inviting the foreign delegates to attend DefExpo 2022, Asia's largest defence exhibition, Rajnath Singh said India is open to conduct business on a mutually beneficially collaborative basis, in the spirit of give and take, for all-round welfare of everyone," the defence ministry said in a statement.

The defence minister said he was sanguine that the exhibition will bring all the latest technologies under one roof and provide a myriad of opportunities to the stakeholders in the aerospace and defence industry.

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"The Defence Expo-2022 is going to provide an overview of what India has been able to achieve in terms of defence R and D and production, application of modern technologies, liberalised collaborative policies that we have introduced in a short period of 5-7 years," Singh said.

He told the envoys that the participation of their respective countries at the expo will lead to the development of "mutually advantageous relationships" in the defence sector.

"Resurgent India, where defence manufacturing is an identified pillar of growth, will display its ability to take lead at DefExpo 2022. I am confident that pursuing the vision of our Prime Minister Narendra Modi, DefExpo-2022 will sow the seeds of successful new ventures and international partnerships," Singh said.

He said a strong defence ecosystem in India shall be ready to serve the defence requirements of its friendly countries.

Singh appreciated the efforts of the Indian defence industry and thanked the foreign aerospace and defence companies for investing in the Indian defence growth story.

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"It is because of the collaborative efforts of entities from all over the world that our defence exports have grown by 334 per cent in last five years and now India is exporting to more than 75 countries," he said.

"Our export performance is a strong indicator of the quality and competitiveness of our defence products," he added.

The focus of the exhibition will be to showcase India as an emerging hub for the manufacturing of military hardware.

"The defence ministry will remain available and proactively engage through the next four-plus months to develop and build DefExpo-2022 as one of the marquee events as India celebrates its 75 years of independence as Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav," Singh said.

Major global and domestic military firms are expected to participate in the biennial edition of the DefExpo with their latest weaponry and platforms.

The 11th edition of DefExpo had taken place in Lucknow last year.&nbsp;The theme of the upcoming DefExpo will be "India: The Emerging Defence Manufacturing Hub", officials said.

The government is expected to highlight measures at the event to transform India into a hub of military manufacturing.

The government has initiated a series of measures in the last couple of years to encourage the domestic defence industry.

In August last year, Singh announced that India will stop the import of 101 weapons and military platforms like transport aircraft, light combat helicopters, conventional submarines, cruise missiles and sonar systems by 2024.

A second negative list, putting import restrictions on 108 military weapons and systems such as next-generation corvettes, airborne early warning systems, tank engines and radars, was issued recently.

In May last year, the government announced increasing the FDI limit from 49 per cent to 74 per cent under the automatic route in the defence sector.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday invited foreign defence companies to participate in the next edition of the DefExpo, saying India is open to conducting business on a mutually beneficial and collaborative approach in the spirit of "give and take".

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday invited foreign defence companies to participate in the next edition of the DefExpo, saying India is open to conducting business on a mutually beneficial and collaborative approach in the spirit of "give and take". In an address at an ambassadors' roundtable on the upcoming expo, Singh said India's defence exports have grown by 334 per cent in the last five years and now India is exporting military equipment to more than 75 countries. Also read | Union home minister Amit Shah spends night at CRPF camp in Pulwama He said the upcoming DefExpo will provide an overview of what India has been able to achieve in terms of defence research and development, production and application of modern technologies for use by the military. Gandhinagar in Gujarat will host the 12th edition of India's mega defence exhibition, the DefExpo, from March 11-13 next year. The roundtable was aimed at briefing the ambassadors of foreign missions on the planning, arrangements and other details of DefExpo 2022. Had an amazing interaction with the Ambassadors of several countries at the Ambassadors’ Round Table in New Delhi. Invited the foreign defence companies to participate in Asia’s largest defence exhibition in Gandhinagar, Gujarat to be held next year.https://t.co/BBWMwlNO3z pic.twitter.com/9riol39y4Z — Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) October 25, 2021 × The defence ministry said more than 200 delegates, including ambassadors, heads of missions and defence attaches, attended the roundtable, reflecting the growing global interest in the Indian defence space. Singh also reiterated the government's commitment to the collective security system laid down in Chapter VII of the UN Charter which deals with action with respect to threats to the peace, breaches of the peace and acts of aggression. "As a responsible nation, we wish to ensure a stable international security system through these collaborations and efforts," he said. Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, Secretary (Defence Production) Raj Kumar and other senior officials of the ministry and the government of Gujarat were also present. "Inviting the foreign delegates to attend DefExpo 2022, Asia's largest defence exhibition, Rajnath Singh said India is open to conduct business on a mutually beneficially collaborative basis, in the spirit of give and take, for all-round welfare of everyone," the defence ministry said in a statement. The defence minister said he was sanguine that the exhibition will bring all the latest technologies under one roof and provide a myriad of opportunities to the stakeholders in the aerospace and defence industry. Also read | India and Australia share an important partnership, says Rajnath Singh "The Defence Expo-2022 is going to provide an overview of what India has been able to achieve in terms of defence R and D and production, application of modern technologies, liberalised collaborative policies that we have introduced in a short period of 5-7 years," Singh said. He told the envoys that the participation of their respective countries at the expo will lead to the development of "mutually advantageous relationships" in the defence sector. "Resurgent India, where defence manufacturing is an identified pillar of growth, will display its ability to take lead at DefExpo 2022. I am confident that pursuing the vision of our Prime Minister Narendra Modi, DefExpo-2022 will sow the seeds of successful new ventures and international partnerships," Singh said. He said a strong defence ecosystem in India shall be ready to serve the defence requirements of its friendly countries. Singh appreciated the efforts of the Indian defence industry and thanked the foreign aerospace and defence companies for investing in the Indian defence growth story. Also read | Indian Army commanders review situation along LAC with China "It is because of the collaborative efforts of entities from all over the world that our defence exports have grown by 334 per cent in last five years and now India is exporting to more than 75 countries," he said. "Our export performance is a strong indicator of the quality and competitiveness of our defence products," he added. The focus of the exhibition will be to showcase India as an emerging hub for the manufacturing of military hardware. "The defence ministry will remain available and proactively engage through the next four-plus months to develop and build DefExpo-2022 as one of the marquee events as India celebrates its 75 years of independence as Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav," Singh said. Major global and domestic military firms are expected to participate in the biennial edition of the DefExpo with their latest weaponry and platforms. The 11th edition of DefExpo had taken place in Lucknow last year. The theme of the upcoming DefExpo will be "India: The Emerging Defence Manufacturing Hub", officials said. The government is expected to highlight measures at the event to transform India into a hub of military manufacturing. The government has initiated a series of measures in the last couple of years to encourage the domestic defence industry. In August last year, Singh announced that India will stop the import of 101 weapons and military platforms like transport aircraft, light combat helicopters, conventional submarines, cruise missiles and sonar systems by 2024. A second negative list, putting import restrictions on 108 military weapons and systems such as next-generation corvettes, airborne early warning systems, tank engines and radars, was issued recently. In May last year, the government announced increasing the FDI limit from 49 per cent to 74 per cent under the automatic route in the defence sector.

Defence exports have grown 334% in 5 years: Rajnath Singh

As thousands of Indians who used to work or live abroad are stuck at home country due to lack of global recognition for Covaxin jab which they had taken, the WHO has again delayed approval for the made-in-India Covid shot.

The World Health Organization's technical advisory group on Tuesday requested "additional clarifications" from makers Bharat Biotech for Covaxin in order to conduct a final "risk-benefit assessment" for Emergency Use Listing of the vaccine.

According to a source, the WHO Technical Advisory Group has requested more explanation from vaccine maker Bharat Biotech before deciding whether or not to award Covaxin EUL clearance. 
 
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In a meeting on Tuesday, the WHO's Technical Advisory Group decided to do the final risk assessment after obtaining further data from the manufacturer.

Bharat Biotech, situated in Hyderabad, is due to submit the findings this weekend.

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On November 3, the Technical Advisory Group may convene for the final risk-benefit analysis.&nbsp;

The Technical Advisory Group for Emergency Use Listing (TAG-EUL) advises WHO on whether or not the COVID-19 vaccine should be listed for emergency use under the EUL protocol.&nbsp; 
 
Last week, the WHO stated that it is awaiting one more piece of information from Bharat Biotech on Covaxin and that it must properly analyse vaccines to verify their safety and that it "cannot take shortcuts" before endorsing one for emergency use.

The timing for the UN health agency's Emergency Use Listing method is contingent on how soon a vaccine manufacturer can supply the data needed for WHO to assess the vaccine's quality, safety, effectiveness, and appropriateness for low- and middle-income countries.&nbsp;

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As thousands of Indians who used to work or live abroad are stuck at home country due to lack of global recognition for Covaxin jab which they had taken, the WHO has again delayed approval for the made-in-India Covid shot.

As thousands of Indians who used to work or live abroad are stuck at home country due to lack of global recognition for Covaxin jab which they had taken, the WHO has again delayed approval for the made-in-India Covid shot. The World Health Organization's technical advisory group on Tuesday requested "additional clarifications" from makers Bharat Biotech for Covaxin in order to conduct a final "risk-benefit assessment" for Emergency Use Listing of the vaccine. According to a source, the WHO Technical Advisory Group has requested more explanation from vaccine maker Bharat Biotech before deciding whether or not to award Covaxin EUL clearance. Also read | Vaccinated but stuck: Indians await WHO nod for homegrown shot to travel abroad In a meeting on Tuesday, the WHO's Technical Advisory Group decided to do the final risk assessment after obtaining further data from the manufacturer. Bharat Biotech, situated in Hyderabad, is due to submit the findings this weekend. The WHO technical advisory group will meet on November 3 for a final assessment. × “The @WHO independent Technical Advisory Group (TAG) met today & asked for additional clarifications from the manufacturer @BharatBiotech to conduct a final EUL risk-benefit assessment for global use of #Covaxin. It will reconvene for the final assessment on Wednesday, 3 November if data is received soon," WHO chief scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan said in a tweet. Update: The @WHO independent TAG met today & asked for addnl clarifications from the manufacturer @BharatBiotech to conduct a final EUL risk-benefit assessment for global use of #Covaxin. It will reconvene for the final assessment on Wednesday, 3 November if data received soon — Soumya Swaminathan (@doctorsoumya) October 26, 2021 × Watch | Covaxin: WHO to meet for emergency use listing On November 3, the Technical Advisory Group may convene for the final risk-benefit analysis. The Technical Advisory Group for Emergency Use Listing (TAG-EUL) advises WHO on whether or not the COVID-19 vaccine should be listed for emergency use under the EUL protocol. Last week, the WHO stated that it is awaiting one more piece of information from Bharat Biotech on Covaxin and that it must properly analyse vaccines to verify their safety and that it "cannot take shortcuts" before endorsing one for emergency use. The timing for the UN health agency's Emergency Use Listing method is contingent on how soon a vaccine manufacturer can supply the data needed for WHO to assess the vaccine's quality, safety, effectiveness, and appropriateness for low- and middle-income countries. (With inputs from agencies)

Delayed again: WHO seeks more 'clarifications' on made-in-India Covid shot Covaxin

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday reaffirmed India's focus on a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific and support for ASEAN's centrality in the region.

The prime minister said India remains committed to strengthening respect for the shared values of multilateralism, rules-based international order, international law and the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all nations.

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He made the comments while participating virtually at the 16th East Asia Summit which was hosted by Brunei.

During his speech, PM Modi emphasised the importance of a resilient global value chain. He&nbsp;recalled India’s support of 1 million US dollars to the ASEAN COVID-19 Recovery Fund and reiterated India's continuing&nbsp;commitment to providing Quad sponsored vaccines to Indo-Pacific countries.

In addition, the PM also&nbsp;raised the idea of developing global standards on cyber security.

"Participated in the 16th East Asia Summit hosted by Brunei through video conference. Re-affirmed India's focus on a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific and the principle of ASEAN Centrality in the region," Modi tweeted.

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Modi said he was looking forward to participating at the 18th ASEAN-India summit on Thursday.

ASEAN, the ten-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations, is one of the most influential groups in the region, and India is among its dialogue partners along with the US, China, Japan, and Australia.

As India and ASEAN's relationship has grown in the last few years, the focus has been on increasing trade and investment, as well as security and defence cooperation.

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The East Asia Summit is the premier forum for security and defence issues in the Asia-Pacific region. The East Asia Forum has been playing a significant role in the strategic, geopolitical, and economic evolution of East Asia since its inception in 2005.

Apart from the ASEAN member states, the East Asia Summit includes India, China, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and Russia.

(With inputs from agencies)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday reaffirmed India's focus on a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific and support for ASEAN's centrality in the region. The prime minister said India remains committed to strengthening respect for the shared values of multilateralism, rules-based international order, international law and the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all nations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday reaffirmed India's focus on a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific and support for ASEAN's centrality in the region. The prime minister said India remains committed to strengthening respect for the shared values of multilateralism, rules-based international order, international law and the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all nations. Also read | Indian PM Modi to attend 16th East Asia, 18th ASEAN-India summits He made the comments while participating virtually at the 16th East Asia Summit which was hosted by Brunei. During his speech, PM Modi emphasised the importance of a resilient global value chain. He recalled India’s support of 1 million US dollars to the ASEAN COVID-19 Recovery Fund and reiterated India's continuing commitment to providing Quad sponsored vaccines to Indo-Pacific countries. In addition, the PM also raised the idea of developing global standards on cyber security. "Participated in the 16th East Asia Summit hosted by Brunei through video conference. Re-affirmed India's focus on a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific and the principle of ASEAN Centrality in the region," Modi tweeted. Participated in the 16th East Asia Summit hosted by Brunei through video conference. Re-affirmed India’s focus on a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific and the principle of ASEAN Centrality in the region. @ASEAN @Asean2021_BN — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 27, 2021 × Modi said he was looking forward to participating at the 18th ASEAN-India summit on Thursday. ASEAN, the ten-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations, is one of the most influential groups in the region, and India is among its dialogue partners along with the US, China, Japan, and Australia. As India and ASEAN's relationship has grown in the last few years, the focus has been on increasing trade and investment, as well as security and defence cooperation. Also read | New Delhi schools to reopen from Monday, but online classes to continue: State government The East Asia Summit is the premier forum for security and defence issues in the Asia-Pacific region. The East Asia Forum has been playing a significant role in the strategic, geopolitical, and economic evolution of East Asia since its inception in 2005. Apart from the ASEAN member states, the East Asia Summit includes India, China, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and Russia. (With inputs from agencies)

PM Modi participates in 16th East Asia Summit, reaffirms India's focus on a free, open, inclusive Indo-Pacific

India on Wednesday successfully test-fired the surface-to-surface Agni-5 missile from APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast in Balasore.

The missile has a range of over 5,000 kilometres. The government said the launch ensures "credible minimum deterrence" that underpins the commitment to "No First Use".

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The missile has been developed by India's Developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

The nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) uses three-stage solid-fuelled engine.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ahead-of-air-force-day-iaf-displays-rafales-scalp-stealth-cruise-missile-418304">Also Read:&nbsp;IAF displays Rafale's Scalp stealth cruise missile</a>

The missile can carry nuclear warheads with advanced navigation and guidance systems.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-conducted-two-hypersonic-missile-tests-report-422644">Also Read |&nbsp;China conducted two hypersonic missile tests: Report</a>

In June, India had tested the Agni Prime missile which is the new generation advanced variant of Agni class of missiles. The missile can hit targets of 2000 km. It is also a nuclear-capable missile.&nbsp;

(With inputs from Agencies)

India on Wednesday successfully test-fired the surface-to-surface Agni-5 missile from APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast in Balasore. The missile has a range of over 5,000 kilometres.

India on Wednesday successfully test-fired the surface-to-surface Agni-5 missile from APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast in Balasore. The missile has a range of over 5,000 kilometres. The government said the launch ensures "credible minimum deterrence" that underpins the commitment to "No First Use". Also Read: Why the Russian S-400 defence missile deal matters to India The missile has been developed by India's Developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) uses three-stage solid-fuelled engine. Also Read: IAF displays Rafale's Scalp stealth cruise missile The missile can carry nuclear warheads with advanced navigation and guidance systems. Also Read | China conducted two hypersonic missile tests: Report In June, India had tested the Agni Prime missile which is the new generation advanced variant of Agni class of missiles. The missile can hit targets of 2000 km. It is also a nuclear-capable missile. (With inputs from Agencies)

India successfully test-fires Agni-5 missile

It’s time for children to mask on and return to schools for in-person classes. India’s capital city, New Delhi, is now resuming in-person classes for students in grade IX and above.<o:p></o:p>

This decision has been taken after careful consideration of the negative effect the virtual classrooms have had on children. <o:p></o:p>

"The government, the officials in the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) and experts are of the opinion that suspension of in-person classes in schools are tremendously affecting overall growth in children. The authority feels it is now safe to restart schools fully," New Delhi’s deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia said. "From November 1, all public and private schools will be allowed to open all classes for in-person attendance."

<o:p>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/as-schools-shift-back-to-classroom-teaching-are-students-ready-to-be-reintroduced-to-outer-world-421087">As schools shift back to classroom teaching, are students ready to be reintroduced to outer world?</a></o:p>

However, the Delhi government is also mindful of possible hesitations from parents due to ongoing coronavirus pandemic, which has been surging in different parts of the world. Considering the need of precautions in the classrooms, the government has asked schools to make sure that the classrooms only have 50 per cent of the attendance present inside the school premises, and online classes continue.<o:p></o:p>

"No parent will be forced to send their children to schools. Online classes will continue. And schools will have to ensure that there is not more than 50 per cent&nbsp;in-person attendance in classes at any given time, in the light of COVID-19 protocols," Sisodia said.<o:p></o:p>

He has also asked schools to ensure that all teachers have had at least one dose of approved Covid vaccines so that the government schools can achieve 100 per cent vaccination rate as soon as possible.

<o:p>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/are-virtual-classrooms-in-post-pandemic-world-turning-your-kids-into-introverts-than-extroverts-415167">Are virtual classrooms in post-pandemic world turning your kids into introverts than extroverts?</a></o:p>

The instruction has come a few days before the country gears up to celebrate one of the biggest festivals of the country, Diwali. Experts have been warning Indian citizens to stay away from crowded public spaces and opt to celebrate the festival of lights at home with family, rather than organising big, crowded parties.<o:p></o:p>

Locals are also being urged to get vaccinated against the deadly coronavirus as soon as possible to ensure safety of not just themselves but also the unvaccinated small children who are not yet eligible for a dose.<o:p></o:p>

It’s time for children to mask on and return to schools for in-person classes. India’s capital city, New Delhi, is now resuming in-person classes for students in grade IX and above.

It’s time for children to mask on and return to schools for in-person classes. India’s capital city, New Delhi, is now resuming in-person classes for students in grade IX and above. This decision has been taken after careful consideration of the negative effect the virtual classrooms have had on children. "The government, the officials in the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) and experts are of the opinion that suspension of in-person classes in schools are tremendously affecting overall growth in children. The authority feels it is now safe to restart schools fully," New Delhi’s deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia said. "From November 1, all public and private schools will be allowed to open all classes for in-person attendance." Also read | As schools shift back to classroom teaching, are students ready to be reintroduced to outer world? However, the Delhi government is also mindful of possible hesitations from parents due to ongoing coronavirus pandemic, which has been surging in different parts of the world. Considering the need of precautions in the classrooms, the government has asked schools to make sure that the classrooms only have 50 per cent of the attendance present inside the school premises, and online classes continue. "No parent will be forced to send their children to schools. Online classes will continue. And schools will have to ensure that there is not more than 50 per cent in-person attendance in classes at any given time, in the light of COVID-19 protocols," Sisodia said. He has also asked schools to ensure that all teachers have had at least one dose of approved Covid vaccines so that the government schools can achieve 100 per cent vaccination rate as soon as possible. Also read | Are virtual classrooms in post-pandemic world turning your kids into introverts than extroverts? The instruction has come a few days before the country gears up to celebrate one of the biggest festivals of the country, Diwali. Experts have been warning Indian citizens to stay away from crowded public spaces and opt to celebrate the festival of lights at home with family, rather than organising big, crowded parties. Locals are also being urged to get vaccinated against the deadly coronavirus as soon as possible to ensure safety of not just themselves but also the unvaccinated small children who are not yet eligible for a dose.

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