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Two Government school teachers, including a woman, were shot dead by militants in Srinagar. This comes days after three people, were killed in a series of attacks by suspected militants in Jammu & Kashmir.

Jammu & Kashmir: Two teachers shot dead inside a Srinagar school

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Italy later this month for the annual G20 summit. The G20 Heads of State and Government Summit will be held in Rome on October 30 and 31. This will be 3rd foreign visit of PM Modi amid the Covid pandemic. He visited Bangladesh in March and the US in September. While it is unlikely that PM Modi would visit any other country during his Italy visit no call has yet been made by New Delhi.

The summit will see many bilaterals on the sidelines. The 2019 Osaka summit in Japan saw bilateral between PM Modi and the then US President Donald Trump. G20 has been an occasion for the JAI (Japan, America, India) and RIC (Russia, India and China) leaders' meets. The BRICS leaders have also been meeting on the sidelines of the grouping's annual meet.

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Meanwhile, reports have suggested both the Chinese President Xi Jinping and new Japanese PM Fumio Kishida may not attend the G20 summit this year. While no reason is coming forth for Jinping, Japan's Kishida will not attend the summit due to parliamentary election in Japan. They are due to be held on October 31. That also means, meeting of JAI or RIC will not take place.

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Rome summit will be the 16th G20 summit. Last year the summit happened virtually, because of the Covid crisis. India will be hosting the G20 in 2023 for the first time. Preparations are underway in New Delhi with construction of state-of-the-art venues.

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G20 was formed during the 2008 global economic crisis, with the first summit taking place in November 2008. Since then, the group has taken a political role as well, discussing pressing global issues. Italy as the host, will hold a virtual G20 meet on Afghanistan on 12th October. The grouping that has 20 of the biggest economies. The countries account for major portion of global economy. This includes 80% of the trade. 2/3rd of world population lives in G20 countries and these countries make up for about half of world's land area.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Italy later this month for the annual G20 summit. The G20 Heads of State and Government Summit will be held in Rome on October 30 and 31.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Italy later this month for the annual G20 summit. The G20 Heads of State and Government Summit will be held in Rome on October 30 and 31. This will be 3rd foreign visit of PM Modi amid the Covid pandemic. He visited Bangladesh in March and the US in September. While it is unlikely that PM Modi would visit any other country during his Italy visit no call has yet been made by New Delhi. The summit will see many bilaterals on the sidelines. The 2019 Osaka summit in Japan saw bilateral between PM Modi and the then US President Donald Trump. G20 has been an occasion for the JAI (Japan, America, India) and RIC (Russia, India and China) leaders' meets. The BRICS leaders have also been meeting on the sidelines of the grouping's annual meet. Also Read | 'My journey of serving the people': PM Modi completes 20 years in public office Meanwhile, reports have suggested both the Chinese President Xi Jinping and new Japanese PM Fumio Kishida may not attend the G20 summit this year. While no reason is coming forth for Jinping, Japan's Kishida will not attend the summit due to parliamentary election in Japan. They are due to be held on October 31. That also means, meeting of JAI or RIC will not take place. Also Read | India stares at coal crisis as COP26 eyes China's coal-fired power projects Rome summit will be the 16th G20 summit. Last year the summit happened virtually, because of the Covid crisis. India will be hosting the G20 in 2023 for the first time. Preparations are underway in New Delhi with construction of state-of-the-art venues. Also Read | Afghanistan, China key focus during Sherman-Shringla talks in Delhi G20 was formed during the 2008 global economic crisis, with the first summit taking place in November 2008. Since then, the group has taken a political role as well, discussing pressing global issues. Italy as the host, will hold a virtual G20 meet on Afghanistan on 12th October. The grouping that has 20 of the biggest economies. The countries account for major portion of global economy. This includes 80% of the trade. 2/3rd of world population lives in G20 countries and these countries make up for about half of world's land area.

PM Modi to visit Italy for G20 later this month

UNICEF’s new ‘State of the World’s Children (SOWC)’ report has revealed that an estimated 14 per cent of India’s young people, aged 15-24 years, reported feeling depressed and uninterested. This comes against an international median of 19 per cent.

The first-ever SOWC report to focus on mental health says, "Fear. Loneliness. Grief. As the coronavirus pandemic descended on the world in 2019, these powerful emotions enveloped the lives of many millions of children, young people and families."

“In the early days especially, many experts feared they would persist, damaging the mental health of a generation. In truth, it will be years before we can really assess the impact of Covid-19 on our mental health.”

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The survey was carried out in 21 countries in the first half of 2021. It found that Indian youth are less willing to share their feelings of lowness.

“A median of 83 per cent of young people (15 to 24 years old) agreed it was better to deal with mental health problems by sharing experiences with others and seeking support; by contrast, only 15 per cent felt such problems were personal and should be dealt with on one’s own,” says the report.

“Among the 21 countries, India was the only exception, with 41 per cent of young people supporting the sharing option.”&nbsp;

The new revelation comes as a worry because it means that such youngsters are less likely to seek and get professional help and will, therefore, continue to suffer from undiagnosed mental health conditions.&nbsp;

The report analysed more than 13 per cent of the world’s adolescents, aged 10-19, live with a diagnosed mental disorder.&nbsp;

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This represents 8.6 crore adolescents aged 15-19 and 8 crore adolescents aged 10-14.

The report argues that the unwillingness to talk about how these children feel rises from the social stigmatisation of mental health conditions. It also talks of instances of such stigma across the world.

It says, "Children do not learn to stigmatise mental health conditions on their own; many mirror behaviours they see in the world around them. For example, a cross-sectional study of 566 secondary school teachers in South India found that nearly 70 per cent believed that depression was weakness, not sickness, and that it was unpredictable but not dangerous."

UNICEF’s new ‘State of the World’s Children (SOWC)’ report has revealed that an estimated 14 per cent of India’s young people, aged 15-24 years, reported feeling depressed and uninterested.

UNICEF’s new ‘State of the World’s Children (SOWC)’ report has revealed that an estimated 14 per cent of India’s young people, aged 15-24 years, reported feeling depressed and uninterested. This comes against an international median of 19 per cent. The first-ever SOWC report to focus on mental health says, "Fear. Loneliness. Grief. As the coronavirus pandemic descended on the world in 2019, these powerful emotions enveloped the lives of many millions of children, young people and families." “In the early days especially, many experts feared they would persist, damaging the mental health of a generation. In truth, it will be years before we can really assess the impact of Covid-19 on our mental health.” Also read | Immunity from Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine decreasing: Study The survey was carried out in 21 countries in the first half of 2021. It found that Indian youth are less willing to share their feelings of lowness. “A median of 83 per cent of young people (15 to 24 years old) agreed it was better to deal with mental health problems by sharing experiences with others and seeking support; by contrast, only 15 per cent felt such problems were personal and should be dealt with on one’s own,” says the report. “Among the 21 countries, India was the only exception, with 41 per cent of young people supporting the sharing option.” The new revelation comes as a worry because it means that such youngsters are less likely to seek and get professional help and will, therefore, continue to suffer from undiagnosed mental health conditions. The report analysed more than 13 per cent of the world’s adolescents, aged 10-19, live with a diagnosed mental disorder. Also read | Indian study finds a big drop in COVID-19 antibodies within four months of vaccination This represents 8.6 crore adolescents aged 15-19 and 8 crore adolescents aged 10-14. The report argues that the unwillingness to talk about how these children feel rises from the social stigmatisation of mental health conditions. It also talks of instances of such stigma across the world. It says, "Children do not learn to stigmatise mental health conditions on their own; many mirror behaviours they see in the world around them. For example, a cross-sectional study of 566 secondary school teachers in South India found that nearly 70 per cent believed that depression was weakness, not sickness, and that it was unpredictable but not dangerous."

14 per cent youngsters depressed in India due to COVID-19: UNICEF

Two government school teachers, one of them a woman, were shot dead by terrorists in Srinagar's Eidgah neighbourhood, authorities said, amid an uptick in assaults on civilians in Jammu and Kashmir.

"At about 11.15 am, terrorists shot dead two school teachers at Sangam Eidgah in Srinagar district," a police official said. He said one of the two slain people was a woman. 
 
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According to the official and a colleague teacher at the school, the fatalities were members of the region's minority Sikh and Hindu populations. 
 
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The death of the teachers, which attracted widespread condemnation, brought the total number of people murdered in Kashmir valley to seven in the previous five days, including four minorities.

Supinder Kour, a resident of the city's Alochi Bagh neighbourhood, and Deepak Chand, a Jammu native, have been named as the victims.

They were both teachers at Sangam's Government Boys School.

This is the third time in the previous four days that a similar attack has occurred.

Terrorists shot and killed a street vendor in Srinagar earlier on Wednesday.

Terrorists opened fire on the victim, identified as Virender Paswan, near Madina Chowk in Srinagar's Lalbazar neighbourhood.

Terrorists murdered a businessman near Iqbal Park in Srinagar on Tuesday.

The terrorists targeted Makhan Lal Bindroo, the proprietor of Bindroo Medicate.

Bindroo was then taken to the hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Two government school teachers, one of them a woman, were shot dead by terrorists in Srinagar's Eidgah neighbourhood, authorities said, amid an uptick in assaults on civilians in Jammu and Kashmir.

Two government school teachers, one of them a woman, were shot dead by terrorists in Srinagar's Eidgah neighbourhood, authorities said, amid an uptick in assaults on civilians in Jammu and Kashmir. "At about 11.15 am, terrorists shot dead two school teachers at Sangam Eidgah in Srinagar district," a police official said. He said one of the two slain people was a woman. Also read | Terrorists target civilians in order to spread fear and undermine communal harmony: J&K DGP According to the official and a colleague teacher at the school, the fatalities were members of the region's minority Sikh and Hindu populations. Watch: The death of the teachers, which attracted widespread condemnation, brought the total number of people murdered in Kashmir valley to seven in the previous five days, including four minorities. Supinder Kour, a resident of the city's Alochi Bagh neighbourhood, and Deepak Chand, a Jammu native, have been named as the victims. They were both teachers at Sangam's Government Boys School. This is the third time in the previous four days that a similar attack has occurred. Terrorists shot and killed a street vendor in Srinagar earlier on Wednesday. Terrorists opened fire on the victim, identified as Virender Paswan, near Madina Chowk in Srinagar's Lalbazar neighbourhood. Terrorists murdered a businessman near Iqbal Park in Srinagar on Tuesday. The terrorists targeted Makhan Lal Bindroo, the proprietor of Bindroo Medicate. Bindroo was then taken to the hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. (With inputs from agencies)

J&K: Two teachers shot dead by terrorists, two days after three others were gunned down

The recent targeted killing of civilians, particularly members of the Kashmir Valley's minority communities, by terrorists is aimed at creating an atmosphere of fear and damaging the age-old communal harmony, Jammu and Kashmir Police chief Dilbag Singh said on Thursday.

"The incidents of targeting civilians in Kashmir since a few days are barbaric. Innocent people who are working for the society and have nothing to do with anyone are being targeted. This is an attempt to create an atmosphere of fear and to give it a communal colour so as to damage the communal harmony in Kashmir," he said.

The Director General of Police (DGP) was talking to reporters at the Government Boys Higher Secondary School at Sangam, Eidgah, here where two teachers were shot dead by terrorists earlier in the day.

The killing of the teachers took the number of civilians killed in the Kashmir Valley in the last five days to seven, including four from the valley's minority communities.

Six of those were killed in the city.

Singh said the people who are targeting humanity, brotherhood and the local ethos and values will be unmasked soon.

"We regret the back-to-back attacks in which civilians have been killed. We are working on the previous cases and the Srinagar police has got many clues and we will soon get the people behind such terror and barbaric attacks.....I am sure the police will be able to unmask them soon," he said.

Asserting that the attacks were an attempt to defame the Muslim community of Kashmir, Singh said that the terrorists are "acting on the directions of Pakistan" to put hurdles in the way of peace in the valley.

"This is an attempt to defame local Muslims of Kashmir. It is a conspiracy to target those who have come here to earn their bread and butter. It is a conspiracy to damage the age-old tradition of communal harmony and brotherhood in Kashmir."

"Terrorists are terrorists and they are acting on the directions of the agencies across (the border) in Pakistan so that Kashmir is kept disturbed and hurdles are put in the way of peace in Kashmir. I am hopeful that people in Kashmir will not let this conspiracy succeed. We will work together and defeat their purpose, " he said.

The militant attack on the teachers, including a woman, took place around 11.15 am.

The deceased have been identified as Supinder Kour, a resident of Alochi Bagh area of the city here, and Deepak Chand, a resident of Jammu.

They were working as teachers at Government Boys School, Sangam.

On Tuesday, three civilians including Makhan Lal Bindroo, the owner of Srinagar's most famous pharmacy, were shot dead by terrorists within two hours in separate incidents in Srinagar and Bandipora districts of Jammu and Kashmir.

On Saturday, terrorists shot dead Majid Ahmad Gojri, a resident of Chattabal Srinagar, at Karan Nagar.

Later that night, another civilian Mohammad Shafi Dar, resident of Batamaloo, was shot at and injured at SD Colony Batamaloo.

He succumbed to injuries a few hours later.

The recent targeted killing of civilians, particularly members of the Kashmir Valley's minority communities, by terrorists is aimed at creating an atmosphere of fear and damaging the age-old communal harmony, Jammu and Kashmir Police chief Dilbag Singh said on Thursday.

The recent targeted killing of civilians, particularly members of the Kashmir Valley's minority communities, by terrorists is aimed at creating an atmosphere of fear and damaging the age-old communal harmony, Jammu and Kashmir Police chief Dilbag Singh said on Thursday. "The incidents of targeting civilians in Kashmir since a few days are barbaric. Innocent people who are working for the society and have nothing to do with anyone are being targeted. This is an attempt to create an atmosphere of fear and to give it a communal colour so as to damage the communal harmony in Kashmir," he said. The Director General of Police (DGP) was talking to reporters at the Government Boys Higher Secondary School at Sangam, Eidgah, here where two teachers were shot dead by terrorists earlier in the day. The killing of the teachers took the number of civilians killed in the Kashmir Valley in the last five days to seven, including four from the valley's minority communities. Six of those were killed in the city. Singh said the people who are targeting humanity, brotherhood and the local ethos and values will be unmasked soon. "We regret the back-to-back attacks in which civilians have been killed. We are working on the previous cases and the Srinagar police has got many clues and we will soon get the people behind such terror and barbaric attacks.....I am sure the police will be able to unmask them soon," he said. Asserting that the attacks were an attempt to defame the Muslim community of Kashmir, Singh said that the terrorists are "acting on the directions of Pakistan" to put hurdles in the way of peace in the valley. "This is an attempt to defame local Muslims of Kashmir. It is a conspiracy to target those who have come here to earn their bread and butter. It is a conspiracy to damage the age-old tradition of communal harmony and brotherhood in Kashmir." "Terrorists are terrorists and they are acting on the directions of the agencies across (the border) in Pakistan so that Kashmir is kept disturbed and hurdles are put in the way of peace in Kashmir. I am hopeful that people in Kashmir will not let this conspiracy succeed. We will work together and defeat their purpose, " he said. The militant attack on the teachers, including a woman, took place around 11.15 am. The deceased have been identified as Supinder Kour, a resident of Alochi Bagh area of the city here, and Deepak Chand, a resident of Jammu. They were working as teachers at Government Boys School, Sangam. On Tuesday, three civilians including Makhan Lal Bindroo, the owner of Srinagar's most famous pharmacy, were shot dead by terrorists within two hours in separate incidents in Srinagar and Bandipora districts of Jammu and Kashmir. On Saturday, terrorists shot dead Majid Ahmad Gojri, a resident of Chattabal Srinagar, at Karan Nagar. Later that night, another civilian Mohammad Shafi Dar, resident of Batamaloo, was shot at and injured at SD Colony Batamaloo. He succumbed to injuries a few hours later.

Terrorists target civilians in order to spread fear and undermine communal harmony: J&K DGP

India based former prime minister of Afghanistan Ahmad shah Ahmadzai is on his way to Kabul via Pakistan on medical grounds. Ahmad Shah Ahmadzai was the acting prime minister of Afghanistan in the Mujahid era, from 1995-1996 under the President Burhanuddin Rabbani. He left the country when Taliban took over of Kabul in 1996 and had been living in exile till the fall of Taliban in 2001.

Musa Ahmadzai, his son, confirmed that his father is leaving and will pass through Wagah border and will reach Afghanistan via Pakistan. He also spoke about the health of his father. They will be using Torkham border crossing to cross over to Afghanistan. Ahmadzai who was in the Afghan govt during the 1992-1996 period in various capacities, also stood for elections in 2004 in Afghanistan. In a post-communist Afghanistan, Ahmadzai was a close associate of President Burhanuddin Rabbani.

India has given him clearance for his travel via Wagah, while Pakistan issued a transit visa. Interestingly, Islamabad received request for transit visa for Ahmadzai and his son from Taliban's deputy minister of education. Travel to Afghanistan is difficult currently as air travel is yet to be restarted at full capacity. For any Afghan living in India, easiest way is by land via Pakistan.

The Pakistani high commission in Delhi has given transit visa to several Afghan nationals in past few weeks, including relatives of those Afghans who want to send back mortal remains to home country. Estimates put the figure from 20 to 50 Pakistani transit visas to Afghan nationals in Delhi.

Since Taliban takeover of Kabul on August 15, many Afghans have left the country fearing for their lives. Over 200 Afghans, mostly from minority Hindu and Sikh communities have come to India. These include two Afghan Sikh MPs--Anarkali Kaur and Narendra Singh Kalsa.

India based former prime minister of Afghanistan Ahmad shah Ahmadzai is on his way to Kabul via Pakistan on medical grounds. Ahmad Shah Ahmadzai was the acting prime minister of Afghanistan in the Mujahid era, from 1995-1996 under the President Burhanuddin Rabbani.

India based former prime minister of Afghanistan Ahmad shah Ahmadzai is on his way to Kabul via Pakistan on medical grounds. Ahmad Shah Ahmadzai was the acting prime minister of Afghanistan in the Mujahid era, from 1995-1996 under the President Burhanuddin Rabbani. He left the country when Taliban took over of Kabul in 1996 and had been living in exile till the fall of Taliban in 2001. Musa Ahmadzai, his son, confirmed that his father is leaving and will pass through Wagah border and will reach Afghanistan via Pakistan. He also spoke about the health of his father. They will be using Torkham border crossing to cross over to Afghanistan. Ahmadzai who was in the Afghan govt during the 1992-1996 period in various capacities, also stood for elections in 2004 in Afghanistan. In a post-communist Afghanistan, Ahmadzai was a close associate of President Burhanuddin Rabbani. India has given him clearance for his travel via Wagah, while Pakistan issued a transit visa. Interestingly, Islamabad received request for transit visa for Ahmadzai and his son from Taliban's deputy minister of education. Travel to Afghanistan is difficult currently as air travel is yet to be restarted at full capacity. For any Afghan living in India, easiest way is by land via Pakistan. The Pakistani high commission in Delhi has given transit visa to several Afghan nationals in past few weeks, including relatives of those Afghans who want to send back mortal remains to home country. Estimates put the figure from 20 to 50 Pakistani transit visas to Afghan nationals in Delhi. Since Taliban takeover of Kabul on August 15, many Afghans have left the country fearing for their lives. Over 200 Afghans, mostly from minority Hindu and Sikh communities have come to India. These include two Afghan Sikh MPs--Anarkali Kaur and Narendra Singh Kalsa.

India-based ex-PM of Afghanistan on way to Kabul via Pakistan

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited an oxygen plant established at AIIMS in Rishikesh in Uttarakhand on Thursday.

During his visit, PM Modi highlighted the CoWIN platform as a way forward for the whole world to ensure mass vaccination.

"With the efforts of the state government and the Centre, India will have 4,000 new oxygen plants&nbsp;established under PM CARES," India's prime minister asserted.

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India's prime minister said the country has moved to establish a network of 3,000 testing labs and has been importing masks and kits abroad.

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PM Modi informed the people that he had completed 20 years as the head of a government which included 13 years as the chief minister of Gujarat.

"I had never imagined that I would rise from the post of the chief minister to the post of prime minister&nbsp;on this day&nbsp;20 years ago," India's prime minister said, adding, "I got a new responsibility to serve the public."

"My journey of serving the people, living among the people was going for many decades earlier but 20 years ago today I got a new responsibility - as the chief minister of Gujarat," PM Modi said.

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India's prime minister had taken oath as the Gujarat chief minister on October 7, 2001.

During his speech, India's prime minister informed that over 1,100 oxygen plants has been established under PM-CARES as India ramps up its new oxygen plants.&nbsp;

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"We have jumped from just 6 AIIMS to a network of 22 AIIMS across the nation. Our government wants to ensure there's at least one medical college in every district of India," India's prime minister said.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited an oxygen plant established at AIIMS in Rishikesh in Uttarakhand on Thursday. During his visit, PM Modi highlighted the CoWIN platform as a way forward for the whole world to ensure mass vaccination.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited an oxygen plant established at AIIMS in Rishikesh in Uttarakhand on Thursday. During his visit, PM Modi highlighted the CoWIN platform as a way forward for the whole world to ensure mass vaccination. "With the efforts of the state government and the Centre, India will have 4,000 new oxygen plants established under PM CARES," India's prime minister asserted. PM Shri @narendramodi dedicates PSA Oxygen Plants established under PM CARES to the nation. https://t.co/XWsKwXixHR — BJP (@BJP4India) October 7, 2021 × India's prime minister said the country has moved to establish a network of 3,000 testing labs and has been importing masks and kits abroad. Watch: PM Modi inspects new parliament building site PM Modi informed the people that he had completed 20 years as the head of a government which included 13 years as the chief minister of Gujarat. "I had never imagined that I would rise from the post of the chief minister to the post of prime minister on this day 20 years ago," India's prime minister said, adding, "I got a new responsibility to serve the public." "My journey of serving the people, living among the people was going for many decades earlier but 20 years ago today I got a new responsibility - as the chief minister of Gujarat," PM Modi said. Also Read: PM Modi's 'secret' of keeping jetlag away during busy foreign trips revealed India's prime minister had taken oath as the Gujarat chief minister on October 7, 2001. During his speech, India's prime minister informed that over 1,100 oxygen plants has been established under PM-CARES as India ramps up its new oxygen plants. Also Read: PM Modi launches ambitious Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0, AMRUT 2.0 "We have jumped from just 6 AIIMS to a network of 22 AIIMS across the nation. Our government wants to ensure there's at least one medical college in every district of India," India's prime minister said.

'My journey of serving the people': PM Modi completes 20 years in public office

In Jammu & Kashmir, three civilians were gunned down on Tuesday by terrorists in separate incidents, all within a span of an hour.

Jammu & Kashmir: 3 civilians dead in 3 different terror attacks in an hour

Dr Subhash Chandra, the founder of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL), spoke to Zee News Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary on the most popular news show DNA on Wednesday about ZEEL and Invesco.

Dr Subhash Chandra, slamming Invesco and the individuals behind it and issuing orders to the investor, stated, "Invesco is trying to take over ZEEL by illegal means. This is very wrong. I don't know if China is trying to do this, but this won't happen at any cost. "

"The government of this country and the laws of this nation will never let the takeover of ZEEL happen by Invesco," Dr Chandra added.

Dr Subhash Chandra broke down as he described how he devoted his blood and sweat to create a family channel such as Zee TV.&nbsp;

Some media houses have been publishing baseless and hollow reports in the last few days, especially after the mega-merger announcement between ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) and Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI), to fight a losing battle against ZEEL, and especially against Punit Goenka, who will continue as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ZEEL.&nbsp;

The following are the most important takeaways from Dr Subhash Chandra's interview with Zee News Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary on DNA:&nbsp;

<ol>
	<li>Invesco does not own ZEEL; its true owners are its 250000 shareholders, and the group's true owners are its 900 million Indian viewers. 
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Zee was launched at a time when there was only Doordarshan in India. So there was a gap to be filled, which ZEE did. 
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>A channel-like Zee TV can not be created by spending even Rs 10 lakh crore. 
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Invesco should behave like a shareholder, not the owner. 
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Invesco deals in dollars, we deal in rupees. This is a clear-cut case of company takeover in a clandestine manner, which is not legal. 
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Only the Zee network provides content which everyone can watch with their families.</li>
	<li>I don’t think the takeover will happen. 
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>If you want to takeover, offer 75% to the shareholders. We will welcome that. But don’t try to do it by illegal means. 
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>I trust the people of this country will not let Zee down. 
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>There is definitely someone in India who is backing Invesco. I do not want to make a guess on that. 
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>We have made mistakes along the way and I have paid for it. But I have welcomed criticism positively. 
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>It was just meant to be, that’s how Zee happened. People gave Zee meaning. I can not repeat the feat today, even if I wanted to. 
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Though Sony is a foreign company, they have offered a good deal. Their intent is good. 
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>This is a clearcut case of company takeover in a clandestine manner. Invesco's trying to take control of the company by exploiting legal loopholes.</li>
</ol>

Dr Subhash Chandra, the founder of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL), spoke to Zee News Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary on the most popular news show DNA on Wednesday about ZEEL and Invesco.

Dr Subhash Chandra, the founder of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL), spoke to Zee News Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary on the most popular news show DNA on Wednesday about ZEEL and Invesco. Dr Subhash Chandra, slamming Invesco and the individuals behind it and issuing orders to the investor, stated, "Invesco is trying to take over ZEEL by illegal means. This is very wrong. I don't know if China is trying to do this, but this won't happen at any cost. " "The government of this country and the laws of this nation will never let the takeover of ZEEL happen by Invesco," Dr Chandra added. Dr Subhash Chandra broke down as he described how he devoted his blood and sweat to create a family channel such as Zee TV. Some media houses have been publishing baseless and hollow reports in the last few days, especially after the mega-merger announcement between ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) and Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI), to fight a losing battle against ZEEL, and especially against Punit Goenka, who will continue as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ZEEL. The following are the most important takeaways from Dr Subhash Chandra's interview with Zee News Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary on DNA: Invesco does not own ZEEL; its true owners are its 250000 shareholders, and the group's true owners are its 900 million Indian viewers. Zee was launched at a time when there was only Doordarshan in India. So there was a gap to be filled, which ZEE did. A channel-like Zee TV can not be created by spending even Rs 10 lakh crore. Invesco should behave like a shareholder, not the owner. Invesco deals in dollars, we deal in rupees. This is a clear-cut case of company takeover in a clandestine manner, which is not legal. Only the Zee network provides content which everyone can watch with their families. I don’t think the takeover will happen. If you want to takeover, offer 75% to the shareholders. We will welcome that. But don’t try to do it by illegal means. I trust the people of this country will not let Zee down. There is definitely someone in India who is backing Invesco. I do not want to make a guess on that. We have made mistakes along the way and I have paid for it. But I have welcomed criticism positively. It was just meant to be, that’s how Zee happened. People gave Zee meaning. I can not repeat the feat today, even if I wanted to. Though Sony is a foreign company, they have offered a good deal. Their intent is good. This is a clearcut case of company takeover in a clandestine manner. Invesco's trying to take control of the company by exploiting legal loopholes.

India and its laws won't let Invesco illegally take over ZEEL: Dr Subhash Chandra

Zee Group Chairman Dr Subhash Chandra, on Wednesday (October 6), said that Zee Entertainment Enterprises’ shareholder Invesco should resolve the matter peacefully and that he doesn't want any fracas with the investor.&nbsp;

He added that if Invesco wants to fight, then he will fight back. "I will fight back not because I have some financial gains, but I’ll feel satisfied that I am honest with 90 crore viewers of ZEE."&nbsp;

Chandra also said that he is sure that Invesco is watching his exclusive interview with ZEE News CEO Sudhir Chaudhary, adding that it’s a shareholder and not an owner. "The decision should be left to 2.5 lakh shareholders of the company." &nbsp;

He also said that the real owners of ZEEL are the 2.5 lakh public shareholders of the company, along with 150 crore viewers in India and other international countries.&nbsp;

He also added that if Invesco wants to takeover ZEEL, then it should do it legally by buying out other shareholders of the firm.

Meanwhile, he also pointed out that there could be a possibility that someone inside Invesco is misleading others.

Zee Group Chairman Dr Subhash Chandra, on Wednesday (October 6), said that Zee Entertainment Enterprises’ shareholder Invesco should resolve the matter peacefully and that he doesn't want any fracas with the investor.

Zee Group Chairman Dr Subhash Chandra, on Wednesday (October 6), said that Zee Entertainment Enterprises’ shareholder Invesco should resolve the matter peacefully and that he doesn't want any fracas with the investor. He added that if Invesco wants to fight, then he will fight back. "I will fight back not because I have some financial gains, but I’ll feel satisfied that I am honest with 90 crore viewers of ZEE." Chandra also said that he is sure that Invesco is watching his exclusive interview with ZEE News CEO Sudhir Chaudhary, adding that it’s a shareholder and not an owner. "The decision should be left to 2.5 lakh shareholders of the company." He also said that the real owners of ZEEL are the 2.5 lakh public shareholders of the company, along with 150 crore viewers in India and other international countries. He also added that if Invesco wants to takeover ZEEL, then it should do it legally by buying out other shareholders of the firm. Meanwhile, he also pointed out that there could be a possibility that someone inside Invesco is misleading others.

Don’t want any fracas with Invesco: Dr Subhash Chandra

India's solar energy output growth slowed in September, a Reuters analysis of government data showed, at a time when coal-fired utilities are facing a shortage of a fuel that accounts for more than 70 per cent&nbsp;of the country's power generation.

Growth in solar energy is critical this year as half of India's 135 coal-fired power plants have fuel stocks of less than three days. India expects the coal shortage to last for up to six months.

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State-run Coal India, which accounts for over 80&nbsp;per cent&nbsp;&nbsp;of India`s coal output, saw production grow at the slowest rate in six months and supplies at the slowest rate in seven months during September as rain affected output in key mining regions.

Solar energy generation growth slowed to 24.7&nbsp;per cent&nbsp;&nbsp;year-on-year in September from 41 per cent&nbsp;&nbsp;in August, an analysis of federal grid regulator POSOCO's daily load despatch data showed.

Other key sources of electricity generation also fell in September, the data showed, with hydro declining 5 per cent&nbsp;&nbsp;and gas-fired power falling 31.6&nbsp;per cent&nbsp;&nbsp;compared with the previous year.

A seasonal change in India's power consumption patterns could also increase stress on coal-fired utilities saddled with an acute shortage, and lead to power outages, analysts say.

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"Renewable energy will not be available early in the day and immediately after sunset, when power demand generally peaks during winter in India," a Singapore-based power sector analyst said.

Victor Vanya, director at power analytics firm EMA Solutions, said higher humidity in the coming weeks could lead to a surge in power demand driven by higher air-conditioning requirements, and a rapid deterioration in coal stocks.

"If humidity remains high in the next 2 weeks, there is a highly probability for India to end up in a 'China-like scenario'," he told Reuters. Coal supply shortages in China have led to power restrictions in parts of the country.

However, CRISIL, a unit of ratings agency S&amp;P, forecast 15 per cent&nbsp;-16&nbsp;per cent&nbsp;&nbsp;growth in solar output during the six months ending March 2022 and a slowdown in overall power demand growth would ease constraints on India`s coal-fired power plants.

"This will further be supported by 5 per cent&nbsp;- 6&nbsp;per cent&nbsp;&nbsp;and 3 per cent&nbsp;-4&nbsp;per cent&nbsp;&nbsp;growth in generation from nuclear and hydro sources," CRISIL told Reuters, adding that widespread outages were unlikely.

India's solar energy output growth slowed in September, a Reuters analysis of government data showed, at a time when coal-fired utilities are facing a shortage of a fuel that accounts for more than 70 per cent of the country's power generation.

India's solar energy output growth slowed in September, a Reuters analysis of government data showed, at a time when coal-fired utilities are facing a shortage of a fuel that accounts for more than 70 per cent of the country's power generation. Growth in solar energy is critical this year as half of India's 135 coal-fired power plants have fuel stocks of less than three days. India expects the coal shortage to last for up to six months. Also Read | Despite the green energy push, Oil will be world's No 1 energy source: OPEC State-run Coal India, which accounts for over 80 per cent of India`s coal output, saw production grow at the slowest rate in six months and supplies at the slowest rate in seven months during September as rain affected output in key mining regions. Solar energy generation growth slowed to 24.7 per cent year-on-year in September from 41 per cent in August, an analysis of federal grid regulator POSOCO's daily load despatch data showed. Other key sources of electricity generation also fell in September, the data showed, with hydro declining 5 per cent and gas-fired power falling 31.6 per cent compared with the previous year. A seasonal change in India's power consumption patterns could also increase stress on coal-fired utilities saddled with an acute shortage, and lead to power outages, analysts say. Also Read | China orders energy firms to secure supplies amid power crisis: report "Renewable energy will not be available early in the day and immediately after sunset, when power demand generally peaks during winter in India," a Singapore-based power sector analyst said. Victor Vanya, director at power analytics firm EMA Solutions, said higher humidity in the coming weeks could lead to a surge in power demand driven by higher air-conditioning requirements, and a rapid deterioration in coal stocks. "If humidity remains high in the next 2 weeks, there is a highly probability for India to end up in a 'China-like scenario'," he told Reuters. Coal supply shortages in China have led to power restrictions in parts of the country. However, CRISIL, a unit of ratings agency S&P, forecast 15 per cent -16 per cent growth in solar output during the six months ending March 2022 and a slowdown in overall power demand growth would ease constraints on India`s coal-fired power plants. "This will further be supported by 5 per cent - 6 per cent and 3 per cent -4 per cent growth in generation from nuclear and hydro sources," CRISIL told Reuters, adding that widespread outages were unlikely.

India's solar energy output growth slows in September

Anas Haqqani, the Taliban's leader, on Tuesday paid a visit to the mausoleum of Mahmud Ghaznavi, the conqueror who stormed Gujarat's famous Somnath Temple in the 11th century and lauded him as a "great Muslim fighter."&nbsp;

On Twitter, he praised Ghaznavi, who had previously attacked Gujarat, plundered the Somnath temple, and broken its jyotirlinga (idol).

The tweet has enraged Indians, resulting in a backlash. 
 
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"Today, we visited the shrine of Sultan Mahmud Ghaznavi, a renowned Muslim warrior &amp; Mujahid of the 10th century. Ghaznavi (May the mercy of Allah be upon him) established a strong Muslim rule in the region from Ghazni &amp; smashed the idol of Somnath, tweeted Haqqani.

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From 998 until 1030, Mahmud Ghaznavi was the first independent king of the Turkic dynasty of the Ghaznavids.

His empire stretched from northern Iran to the Indian subcontinent's Punjab, Transoxiana's Khwarazm, and Makran.&nbsp;

Ghaznavi is believed to have attacked and looted the wealthiest cities and temple towns in mediaeval India, such as Mathura and Somnath, seventeen times.

In 1025, Mahmud Ghaznavi raided Gujarat, plundering and destroying the Somnath temple.

Lord Shiva is the temple's main deity. 
 
He utilised the wealth to expand his Ghazni capital.&nbsp;

Ghaznavi targeted Hindu temples primarily because they were the Hindus' wealth, economics, and ideological centres.&nbsp; 
 
(With inputs from agencies)

Anas Haqqani, the Taliban's leader, on Tuesday paid a visit to the mausoleum of Mahmud Ghaznavi, the conqueror who stormed Gujarat's famous Somnath Temple in the 11th century and lauded him as a "great Muslim fighter.

Anas Haqqani, the Taliban's leader, on Tuesday paid a visit to the mausoleum of Mahmud Ghaznavi, the conqueror who stormed Gujarat's famous Somnath Temple in the 11th century and lauded him as a "great Muslim fighter." On Twitter, he praised Ghaznavi, who had previously attacked Gujarat, plundered the Somnath temple, and broken its jyotirlinga (idol). The tweet has enraged Indians, resulting in a backlash. Also read | Afghanistan: Haqqani network's Anas Haqqani says India is 'not a true friend' "Today, we visited the shrine of Sultan Mahmud Ghaznavi, a renowned Muslim warrior & Mujahid of the 10th century. Ghaznavi (May the mercy of Allah be upon him) established a strong Muslim rule in the region from Ghazni & smashed the idol of Somnath, tweeted Haqqani. Today, we visited the shrine of Sultan Mahmud Ghaznavi, a renowned Muslim warrior & Mujahid of the 10th century. Ghaznavi (May the mercy of Allah be upon him) established a strong Muslim rule in the region from Ghazni & smashed the idol of Somnath. pic.twitter.com/Ja92gYjX5j — Anas Haqqani(انس حقاني) (@AnasHaqqani313) October 5, 2021 × From 998 until 1030, Mahmud Ghaznavi was the first independent king of the Turkic dynasty of the Ghaznavids. His empire stretched from northern Iran to the Indian subcontinent's Punjab, Transoxiana's Khwarazm, and Makran. Ghaznavi is believed to have attacked and looted the wealthiest cities and temple towns in mediaeval India, such as Mathura and Somnath, seventeen times. In 1025, Mahmud Ghaznavi raided Gujarat, plundering and destroying the Somnath temple. Lord Shiva is the temple's main deity. He utilised the wealth to expand his Ghazni capital. Ghaznavi targeted Hindu temples primarily because they were the Hindus' wealth, economics, and ideological centres. (With inputs from agencies)

'He smashed the idol of Somnath': Taliban leader Anas Haqqani praises Mahmud Ghaznavi

Security has been put on high alert after three civilians were shot dead by terrorists in three separate terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday.

India: Kashmir on high alert a day after three different terror attacks

People generally avoid assisting or reaching out to a person in need on the road or after an accident because they are afraid of police investigations and other legal procedures, even though it is our duty as citizens to assist someone in need.

While police and governments frequently state that assisting an injured individual after an accident is a humanitarian act for which you will not be prosecuted.

Despite this, ordinary people are afraid to take the injured to the hospital. However, the Indian government has launched a one-of-a-kind programme to address this issue.&nbsp;

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways said on Monday that it has created a system for 'Good Samaritans" under which people who save the lives of road accident victims by transporting them to a hospital within the 'golden hour' after the accident will receive a financial reward of Rs 5,000.

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) announced in a letter to all state and union territory principals and transport secretaries that the programme will be in force from October 15, 2021, to March 31, 2026.&nbsp;

The ministry released guidelines for a "scheme for grant of the award to a Good Samaritan who has saved the life of a victim of a fatal motor vehicle accident by administering immediate assistance and rushing to hospital/trauma Care Centre within the Golden Hour of the accident to provide medical treatment."&nbsp;

Aside from the prizes awarded in each case, the ministry stated that there would be ten national-level awards of Rs 1,000,000 each for the most deserving Good Samaritans (to be chosen from all those who have been honoured during the year).

If more than one Good Samaritan saves the lives of several victims, the prize will be Rs 5,000 per victim rescued, up to a maximum of Rs 5,000 per Good Samaritan, according to the rules.

The 'golden hour,' or the one hour following a severe injury when early medical attention has the best chance of averting mortality, is referred to as the 'golden hour." 
 
(With inputs from agencies)

People generally avoid assisting or reaching out to a person in need on the road or after an accident because they are afraid of police investigations and other legal procedures, even though it is our duty as citizens to assist someone in need.

People generally avoid assisting or reaching out to a person in need on the road or after an accident because they are afraid of police investigations and other legal procedures, even though it is our duty as citizens to assist someone in need. While police and governments frequently state that assisting an injured individual after an accident is a humanitarian act for which you will not be prosecuted. Despite this, ordinary people are afraid to take the injured to the hospital. However, the Indian government has launched a one-of-a-kind programme to address this issue. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways said on Monday that it has created a system for 'Good Samaritans" under which people who save the lives of road accident victims by transporting them to a hospital within the 'golden hour' after the accident will receive a financial reward of Rs 5,000. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) announced in a letter to all state and union territory principals and transport secretaries that the programme will be in force from October 15, 2021, to March 31, 2026. The ministry released guidelines for a "scheme for grant of the award to a Good Samaritan who has saved the life of a victim of a fatal motor vehicle accident by administering immediate assistance and rushing to hospital/trauma Care Centre within the Golden Hour of the accident to provide medical treatment." Aside from the prizes awarded in each case, the ministry stated that there would be ten national-level awards of Rs 1,000,000 each for the most deserving Good Samaritans (to be chosen from all those who have been honoured during the year). If more than one Good Samaritan saves the lives of several victims, the prize will be Rs 5,000 per victim rescued, up to a maximum of Rs 5,000 per Good Samaritan, according to the rules. The 'golden hour,' or the one hour following a severe injury when early medical attention has the best chance of averting mortality, is referred to as the 'golden hour." (With inputs from agencies)

Indian govt to award Rs 5,000 for taking injured to the hospital after a road accident

After 24,770 recoveries were recorded in the last 24 hours, India`s COVID-19 active caseload dropped to 2,46,687, the lowest in 203 days.

As per the official release by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, 18,833 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.At present, active infections account for less than 1 per cent of total cases and are currently at 0.73 per cent, the lowest since March 2020.

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The Union Health Ministry informed that the weekly positivity rate is at 1.68 per cent, which is less than 3 per cent for the last 103 days whereas the daily positivity rate has remained under 3 per cent for the last 37 days and is currently at 1.34 per cent.With 24,770 fresh recoveries, the cumulative recoveries have gone up to 3,31,75,656.

The national recovery rate is currently at 97.94 per cent, which is the highest since March 2020.According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the total number of samples tested up to October 5 is 57,68,03,867 including 14,09,825 samples tested yesterday.

Active coronavirus cases in Kerala continue to remain over 1 lakh and are currently at 1,25,030. Maharashtra has 36,744 active infections while there are 16,749 active cases in Tamil Nadu.

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As many as 92.17 crore Covid vaccine doses have been administered so far under the nationwide vaccination drive which began on January 16 this year.

Under the new phase of universalisation of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from June 21, the Government of India is procuring and supplying (free of cost) 75 per cent of the vaccine doses being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.

More than 92.57 crore (92,57,51,325) vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through the Government of India (free of cost channel) and through direct state procurement category, read the release by the Union Health Ministry.More than 6.93 crore (6,93,46,080) balance and unutilised COVID vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.

On October 4, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya informed that 70 per cent of the population has been administered the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine.

India started the world`s largest COVID-19 vaccination drive on January 16 this year in a phased manner with healthcare workers (HCWs) getting inoculated first.

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The vaccination of frontline workers (FLWs) started on February 2.

The next phase of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from March 1 for those over 60 years of age and for people aged 45 and above with specified co-morbid conditions.

India launched vaccination for all people aged more than 45 from April 1 while vaccinations for people belonging to the age group 18-44 began from May 1.

After 24,770 recoveries were recorded in the last 24 hours, India`s COVID-19 active caseload dropped to 2,46,687, the lowest in 203 days. As per the official release by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, 18,833 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.

After 24,770 recoveries were recorded in the last 24 hours, India`s COVID-19 active caseload dropped to 2,46,687, the lowest in 203 days. As per the official release by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, 18,833 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.At present, active infections account for less than 1 per cent of total cases and are currently at 0.73 per cent, the lowest since March 2020. Also Read | India, UK in talks for early resolution on Covid travel rules row The Union Health Ministry informed that the weekly positivity rate is at 1.68 per cent, which is less than 3 per cent for the last 103 days whereas the daily positivity rate has remained under 3 per cent for the last 37 days and is currently at 1.34 per cent.With 24,770 fresh recoveries, the cumulative recoveries have gone up to 3,31,75,656. The national recovery rate is currently at 97.94 per cent, which is the highest since March 2020.According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the total number of samples tested up to October 5 is 57,68,03,867 including 14,09,825 samples tested yesterday. Active coronavirus cases in Kerala continue to remain over 1 lakh and are currently at 1,25,030. Maharashtra has 36,744 active infections while there are 16,749 active cases in Tamil Nadu. Also Read | Pfizer jab prevents severe virus for at least 6 months: Study As many as 92.17 crore Covid vaccine doses have been administered so far under the nationwide vaccination drive which began on January 16 this year. Under the new phase of universalisation of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from June 21, the Government of India is procuring and supplying (free of cost) 75 per cent of the vaccine doses being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs. More than 92.57 crore (92,57,51,325) vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through the Government of India (free of cost channel) and through direct state procurement category, read the release by the Union Health Ministry.More than 6.93 crore (6,93,46,080) balance and unutilised COVID vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered. On October 4, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya informed that 70 per cent of the population has been administered the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. India started the world`s largest COVID-19 vaccination drive on January 16 this year in a phased manner with healthcare workers (HCWs) getting inoculated first. Also Read | China's pandemic expose: PCR-test kit orders doubled months before first COVID-19 case The vaccination of frontline workers (FLWs) started on February 2. The next phase of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from March 1 for those over 60 years of age and for people aged 45 and above with specified co-morbid conditions. India launched vaccination for all people aged more than 45 from April 1 while vaccinations for people belonging to the age group 18-44 began from May 1.

India's COVID-19 active caseload drops to 2,46,687, lowest in 203 days

Amid tensions with China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), IAF's&nbsp;Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari said the Chinese Air Force has still deployed three airbases facing eastern Ladakh.

India and China were involved in a standoff along the LAC last year as clashes between PLA soldiers and Indian troops in Galwan Valley led to casualties on both sides. India lost 20 Indian soldiers in the clashes and China admitted that four of its soldiers were killed. However, reports claimed the Chinese casualties were much higher.

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Chaudhari said China had built aircraft shelters in Tibet while asserting that the Indian Air Force was capable of tackling the "two-front threat" namely with China and Pakistan.

&nbsp;

India's air chief marshal said although disengagement talks are underway with China but the PLA's&nbsp;infrastructure development along the LAC is carrying on "at a very high rate".

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India's Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat had said earlier that the disengagement process with China was slow due to "suspicion on both sides".

Chinese troops had recently conducted high altitude exercises in Tibet conducting night and day operations with the latest equipment.&nbsp;PLA had also conducted operation "Snowfield Duty-2021" military exercise in the Tibet plateau region involved live ammunition drills and used anti-aircraft batteries including Type 15 light tanks.

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Reports had said earlier that China had deployed modular container-based accommodations in the high altitude regions in eastern Ladakh.

Chinese state media had earlier reported that authorities were building 30 airports in Tibet and Xinjiang provinces. China has already started a &nbsp;bullet train connecting Lhasa with Nyingchi which is close to Arunachal Pradesh.

(With inputs from Agencies)

Amid tensions with China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), IAF's Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari said the Chinese Air Force has still deployed three airbases facing eastern Ladakh.

Amid tensions with China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), IAF's Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari said the Chinese Air Force has still deployed three airbases facing eastern Ladakh. India and China were involved in a standoff along the LAC last year as clashes between PLA soldiers and Indian troops in Galwan Valley led to casualties on both sides. India lost 20 Indian soldiers in the clashes and China admitted that four of its soldiers were killed. However, reports claimed the Chinese casualties were much higher. Also Read: China releases new propaganda video on Galwan Valley clash last year Chaudhari said China had built aircraft shelters in Tibet while asserting that the Indian Air Force was capable of tackling the "two-front threat" namely with China and Pakistan. India's air chief marshal said although disengagement talks are underway with China but the PLA's infrastructure development along the LAC is carrying on "at a very high rate". Also Read: China recruits Tibetans in new militia unit near border with India India's Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat had said earlier that the disengagement process with China was slow due to "suspicion on both sides". Chinese troops had recently conducted high altitude exercises in Tibet conducting night and day operations with the latest equipment. PLA had also conducted operation "Snowfield Duty-2021" military exercise in the Tibet plateau region involved live ammunition drills and used anti-aircraft batteries including Type 15 light tanks. Also Read: 'Xi Jinping is my spiritual leader': China's education drive in Tibet Reports had said earlier that China had deployed modular container-based accommodations in the high altitude regions in eastern Ladakh. Chinese state media had earlier reported that authorities were building 30 airports in Tibet and Xinjiang provinces. China has already started a bullet train connecting Lhasa with Nyingchi which is close to Arunachal Pradesh. (With inputs from Agencies)

Chinese Air Force still deployed at three airbases facing Ladakh: Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari

The Ministry says that these incentives and disincentives combined are aimed at encouraging vehicle owners to discard their old and polluting vehicles, which have higher maintenance and fuel consumption costs.

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways issued a list of incentives and disincentives pertaining to the Vehicle Scrapping Policy on Tuesday. These incentives and disincentives combined are aimed at encouraging vehicle owners to discard their old and polluting vehicles, which have higher maintenance and fuel consumption costs.

"As an incentive, there will be a waiver of the fee for the issuance of a certificate of registration for a new vehicle, purchased under the authority of the Certificate of Deposit (CoD) issued by a Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility for a vehicle being scrapped, according to the press statement by the ministry.

The disincentives include:&nbsp;

1) An increase in the fee for conducting fitness tests and renewing fitness certificates for vehicles older than 15 years.

2)An increase in the fitness certification fee for transport vehicles more than 15 years old.&nbsp;

3). An increase in the registration fee for personal vehicles (non-transport vehicles) that are more than 15 years old.

Presenting the Union Budget 2021-22, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1 announced a voluntary vehicle scrapping policy to phase out old and unfit vehicles under which the personal vehicles will undergo a fitness test in automated centres after 20 years while the commercial vehicles will undergo the test after 15 years.

The Ministry says that these incentives and disincentives combined are aimed at encouraging vehicle owners to discard their old and polluting vehicles, which have higher maintenance and fuel consumption costs.

The Ministry says that these incentives and disincentives combined are aimed at encouraging vehicle owners to discard their old and polluting vehicles, which have higher maintenance and fuel consumption costs. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways issued a list of incentives and disincentives pertaining to the Vehicle Scrapping Policy on Tuesday. These incentives and disincentives combined are aimed at encouraging vehicle owners to discard their old and polluting vehicles, which have higher maintenance and fuel consumption costs. "As an incentive, there will be a waiver of the fee for the issuance of a certificate of registration for a new vehicle, purchased under the authority of the Certificate of Deposit (CoD) issued by a Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility for a vehicle being scrapped, according to the press statement by the ministry. The disincentives include: 1) An increase in the fee for conducting fitness tests and renewing fitness certificates for vehicles older than 15 years. 2)An increase in the fitness certification fee for transport vehicles more than 15 years old. 3). An increase in the registration fee for personal vehicles (non-transport vehicles) that are more than 15 years old. Presenting the Union Budget 2021-22, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1 announced a voluntary vehicle scrapping policy to phase out old and unfit vehicles under which the personal vehicles will undergo a fitness test in automated centres after 20 years while the commercial vehicles will undergo the test after 15 years.

Ministry of Road Transport and Highways releases a list of incentives, disincentives under the vehicle scrapping policy

Nearly two months into Taliban's rule in Afghanistan&nbsp;worries are mounting over the situation of minorities in the country as the famous Karte Parwan Gurudwara in Kabul was&nbsp;vandalised&nbsp;on Tuesday. According to the Sikh community at the Gurudwara, the Taliban entered the holy place and broke&nbsp;the CCTV cameras.

It is the first such development since the Taliban's takeover of Kabul. No reaction has come from the Taliban's spokespersons&nbsp;who are normally quite media savvy and quick to react on social media. Puneet Singh Chandhok, President Indian World Forum in a tweet called the development "alarming"&nbsp;and one that "abused the sanctity of the holy place".

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In a separate incident, Anas Haqqani, leader of the Haqqani Network and part of the Afghan Taliban dispensation was seen praising Mahmud Ghaznavi and his action on&nbsp;"smashing the idol of Somnath".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/after-ghani-govt-fell-taliban-commander-took-over-radio-station-in-laghman-418420">Also Read:&nbsp;After Ghani govt fell, Taliban commander took over radio station in Laghman</a>

Haqqani, who spent the early days of his life in Pakistan had visited the grave of Mahmud Ghazni to pay homage to him. In a tweet he said, "Today, we visited the shrine of Sultan Mahmud Ghaznavi, a renowned Muslim warrior &amp; Mujahid of the 10th century. Ghaznavi (May the mercy of Allah be upon him) established a strong Muslim rule in the region from Ghazni and&nbsp;smashed the idol of Somnath."

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The development&nbsp;comes even as the Taliban has been pledging to support the right of minorities. But the group is already seen reneging&nbsp;on their promises when it comes to women's rights and an inclusive government in Kabul. There are no women and members of the minority Hazaras in the Taliban government. Almost more than 30 members of the cabinet has&nbsp;members on the UN terror list.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/why-the-talibans-repression-of-women-may-be-more-tactical-than-ideological-418352">Also Read:&nbsp;Why the Taliban’s repression of women may be more tactical than ideological</a>

The number of Afghan Sikh and Hindu minorities have drastically reduced in the country. During the&nbsp;Jalalabad suicide attack in 2018&nbsp;nineteen members of the Sikh community were killed,&nbsp;since then, many have come to India and found refuge in the country.

In &nbsp;August, India brought back many members of the Sikh Hindu community from the country as Kabul fell to the Taliban. It&nbsp;included two&nbsp;Afghan Sikh MPs - Anarkali Honaryar and Narendra Singh Khalsa.

The situation of minorities under the Taliban in 1990s was bad&nbsp;and included rules like wearing yellow bands as a mode of identification. The group had back then blown the historic Bamiyan Buddhas leaving the world in a state of shock.

Nearly two months into Taliban's rule in Afghanistan worries are mounting over the situation of minorities in the country as the famous Karte Parwan Gurudwara in Kabul was vandalised on Tuesday.

Nearly two months into Taliban's rule in Afghanistan worries are mounting over the situation of minorities in the country as the famous Karte Parwan Gurudwara in Kabul was vandalised on Tuesday. According to the Sikh community at the Gurudwara, the Taliban entered the holy place and broke the CCTV cameras. It is the first such development since the Taliban's takeover of Kabul. No reaction has come from the Taliban's spokespersons who are normally quite media savvy and quick to react on social media. Puneet Singh Chandhok, President Indian World Forum in a tweet called the development "alarming" and one that "abused the sanctity of the holy place". Alarming reports from #Kabul.Unidentified armed forces entered Gurdwara Karte Parwan.They not only abused the sanctity of the holy place but also vandalised it.Requesting intervention of @narendramodi ji @MEAIndia for safety & well being of our #Hindu #Sikh brethren living there — Puneet Singh Chandhok (@PSCINDIAN) October 5, 2021 × In a separate incident, Anas Haqqani, leader of the Haqqani Network and part of the Afghan Taliban dispensation was seen praising Mahmud Ghaznavi and his action on "smashing the idol of Somnath". Also Read: After Ghani govt fell, Taliban commander took over radio station in Laghman Haqqani, who spent the early days of his life in Pakistan had visited the grave of Mahmud Ghazni to pay homage to him. In a tweet he said, "Today, we visited the shrine of Sultan Mahmud Ghaznavi, a renowned Muslim warrior & Mujahid of the 10th century. Ghaznavi (May the mercy of Allah be upon him) established a strong Muslim rule in the region from Ghazni and smashed the idol of Somnath." Today, we visited the shrine of Sultan Mahmud Ghaznavi, a renowned Muslim warrior & Mujahid of the 10th century. Ghaznavi (May the mercy of Allah be upon him) established a strong Muslim rule in the region from Ghazni & smashed the idol of Somnath. pic.twitter.com/Ja92gYjX5j — Anas Haqqani(انس حقاني) (@AnasHaqqani313) October 5, 2021 × The development comes even as the Taliban has been pledging to support the right of minorities. But the group is already seen reneging on their promises when it comes to women's rights and an inclusive government in Kabul. There are no women and members of the minority Hazaras in the Taliban government. Almost more than 30 members of the cabinet has members on the UN terror list. Also Read: Why the Taliban’s repression of women may be more tactical than ideological The number of Afghan Sikh and Hindu minorities have drastically reduced in the country. During the Jalalabad suicide attack in 2018 nineteen members of the Sikh community were killed, since then, many have come to India and found refuge in the country. In August, India brought back many members of the Sikh Hindu community from the country as Kabul fell to the Taliban. It included two Afghan Sikh MPs - Anarkali Honaryar and Narendra Singh Khalsa. The situation of minorities under the Taliban in 1990s was bad and included rules like wearing yellow bands as a mode of identification. The group had back then blown the historic Bamiyan Buddhas leaving the world in a state of shock.

Worries mount under Taliban rule as Kabul's Gurudwara vandalised

Ahead of Air Force Day on October 8, the Indian Air Force(IAF) released images of Rafale fighter jets carrying the Scalp stealth cruise missile.

In a tweet, the IAF said: "When you know how to be smart and pretty - ways of the world."

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The Scalp air-launched missile is used to hit high-value targets namely radars, airbases, ports and communication facilities.

The missile can engage in night and day conditions with long-range and low altitude flying capabilities.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/in-dogfight-over-himalayas-between-indias-rafale-vs-chinas-j-20-stealth-fighter-who-wins-326656">In Pics: In dogfight between India's Rafale vs China's J-20 stealth fighter, who wins?</a>

India had ordered 36 Rafale jets from France in September 2016. The jets began arriving last year. The high tech fighters are India's first major acquisition of fighters after the Sukhoi jets which was imported from Russia.

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Rafale fighter jets are capable of carrying range weapons with air-to-air missiles and Scalp cruise missiles being its mainstay.

Meteor is a next-generation beyond visual range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM) designed to revolutionise air-to-air combat. The weapon has been developed by MBDA to combat common threats faced by Germany, UK, France, Italy, Spain and Sweden.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/gamechanger-france-carries-out-rafale-sortie-with-meteor-war-grade-missiles-369049">In Pics:&nbsp;'Gamechanger': France carries out Rafale sortie with Meteor war-grade missiles</a>

The Rafale combat aircraft can reach maximum speeds of 750 knots with a service ceiling of 50,000 feet. The super jets can also carry out air-to-ground strikes including air-to-air attacks and can fire air-to-air missiles during a very low altitude penetration phase.

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Ahead of Air Force Day on October 8, the Indian Air Force(IAF) released images of Rafale fighter jets carrying the Scalp stealth cruise missile. In a tweet, the IAF said: "When you know how to be smart and pretty - ways of the world.

Ahead of Air Force Day on October 8, the Indian Air Force(IAF) released images of Rafale fighter jets carrying the Scalp stealth cruise missile. In a tweet, the IAF said: "When you know how to be smart and pretty - ways of the world." #AviationPhotoAlert When you know how to be Smart and Pretty - Ways of the World#ThisboyIsElectric#RunUpToThe89th#MondayMorning 📷s Gp Capt KD Beri Wg Cdr Indranil Nandi pic.twitter.com/jbJILYnOQP — Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) October 4, 2021 × The Scalp air-launched missile is used to hit high-value targets namely radars, airbases, ports and communication facilities. The missile can engage in night and day conditions with long-range and low altitude flying capabilities. In Pics: In dogfight between India's Rafale vs China's J-20 stealth fighter, who wins? India had ordered 36 Rafale jets from France in September 2016. The jets began arriving last year. The high tech fighters are India's first major acquisition of fighters after the Sukhoi jets which was imported from Russia. Rafale fighter jets are capable of carrying range weapons with air-to-air missiles and Scalp cruise missiles being its mainstay. Meteor is a next-generation beyond visual range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM) designed to revolutionise air-to-air combat. The weapon has been developed by MBDA to combat common threats faced by Germany, UK, France, Italy, Spain and Sweden. In Pics: 'Gamechanger': France carries out Rafale sortie with Meteor war-grade missiles The Rafale combat aircraft can reach maximum speeds of 750 knots with a service ceiling of 50,000 feet. The super jets can also carry out air-to-ground strikes including air-to-air attacks and can fire air-to-air missiles during a very low altitude penetration phase. (With inputs from Agencies)

Ahead of Air Force Day, IAF displays Rafale's Scalp stealth cruise missile

Handing over of infrastructure projects, focus on the Buddha link and rights of Tamils with full implementation of 13th amendment dominated Indian Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla's Sri Lanka visit. On Monday, he met the top leadership of the country, including Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa, Foreign Minister GL Peiris and held talks with Sri Lankan Foreign Secretary Admiral (Retd) Jayanath Colombage.

During foreign secretary's meet with Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, the latter, "appreciated PM Modi's initiative to promote Buddhist ties", a readout from prime minister's office said.&nbsp;

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India has announced a $15 million grant for promotion of Buddhist ties with the Indian Ocean island country. During the meeting, Shringla said that India is looking forward to receive the first pilgrims as they take flight from Sri Lanka to the Kushinagar airport. Kushinagar in India is the place where it's believed that Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana and is an important international pilgrimage center.

Later at Temple Trees, the official residence of Sri Lankan PM, he handed over 1235 houses to beneficiaries under Indian Housing Project--Phase3. The project is part of India’s biggest grant assistance project in Sri Lanka for the construction of 50,000 houses at a cost of Rs 1372 crore across the country. 4000 houses are to be built, with 3500 already constructed.

He also inaugurated Vada Central Ladies College in Vadamarachi, Northern Province and Saraswathi Central College in Pusellawa, Kandy district.&nbsp;

India is renovating 27 schools in Northern Province, with 22 buildings including the Vada central ladies college already handed over.

Calling the project as "an integral part of our development cooperation partnership", foreign secretary highlighted that "these projects employ local companies and invariably use Sri Lanka material and labour in their execution."

He also pointed to India's support to Sri Lanka amids the pandemic, saying, "The Indian Navy also deployed its assets for rapid delivery of medical grade oxygen to Sri Lanka in August to deal with its Covid situation".&nbsp;

"During the Covid pandemic period, India kept its air space open for travel for specific and urgent medical needs of Sri Lanka," he added.

During his stay, Shringla also met delegation from Ceylon Workers Congress, Tamil Progressive Alliance and Tamil National Alliance. These are the parties that represent the minority Tamils in the country.&nbsp;

A tweet from the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka said, that he "emphasized India's commitment to protecting the rights of Tamils through full implementation of the 13th amendment, early convening of Provincial Council elections, achieving reconciliation and establishing connectivity to India."

The 13th amendment of Sri Lanka constitution is an outcome of 1987 Indo Sri Lanka accord signed between Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and Sri Lankan President JR Jayewardene that aims devolution of powers to the provinces and to protect rights of Tamil minorities in the country.

This is foreign secretary's first visit to the country in his present capacity. He started the visit over the weekend, visiting the iconic Jaffna cultural center built with Indian grant assistance, Oil tank farms at Trincomalee. He also offered prayers at Sri Dalada Maligawa, a famous temple in Kandy that houses the relic of the tooth of Buddha. He will be meeting the Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa later today.

Handing over of infrastructure projects, focus on the Buddha link and rights of Tamils with full implementation of 13th amendment dominated Indian Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla's Sri Lanka visit.

Handing over of infrastructure projects, focus on the Buddha link and rights of Tamils with full implementation of 13th amendment dominated Indian Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla's Sri Lanka visit. On Monday, he met the top leadership of the country, including Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa, Foreign Minister GL Peiris and held talks with Sri Lankan Foreign Secretary Admiral (Retd) Jayanath Colombage. During foreign secretary's meet with Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, the latter, "appreciated PM Modi's initiative to promote Buddhist ties", a readout from prime minister's office said. Also Read | Foreign Secretary Shringla begins 4-day visit to Sri Lanka India has announced a $15 million grant for promotion of Buddhist ties with the Indian Ocean island country. During the meeting, Shringla said that India is looking forward to receive the first pilgrims as they take flight from Sri Lanka to the Kushinagar airport. Kushinagar in India is the place where it's believed that Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana and is an important international pilgrimage center. Later at Temple Trees, the official residence of Sri Lankan PM, he handed over 1235 houses to beneficiaries under Indian Housing Project--Phase3. The project is part of India’s biggest grant assistance project in Sri Lanka for the construction of 50,000 houses at a cost of Rs 1372 crore across the country. 4000 houses are to be built, with 3500 already constructed. He also inaugurated Vada Central Ladies College in Vadamarachi, Northern Province and Saraswathi Central College in Pusellawa, Kandy district. India is renovating 27 schools in Northern Province, with 22 buildings including the Vada central ladies college already handed over. Calling the project as "an integral part of our development cooperation partnership", foreign secretary highlighted that "these projects employ local companies and invariably use Sri Lanka material and labour in their execution." He also pointed to India's support to Sri Lanka amids the pandemic, saying, "The Indian Navy also deployed its assets for rapid delivery of medical grade oxygen to Sri Lanka in August to deal with its Covid situation". "During the Covid pandemic period, India kept its air space open for travel for specific and urgent medical needs of Sri Lanka," he added. During his stay, Shringla also met delegation from Ceylon Workers Congress, Tamil Progressive Alliance and Tamil National Alliance. These are the parties that represent the minority Tamils in the country. A tweet from the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka said, that he "emphasized India's commitment to protecting the rights of Tamils through full implementation of the 13th amendment, early convening of Provincial Council elections, achieving reconciliation and establishing connectivity to India." The 13th amendment of Sri Lanka constitution is an outcome of 1987 Indo Sri Lanka accord signed between Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and Sri Lankan President JR Jayewardene that aims devolution of powers to the provinces and to protect rights of Tamil minorities in the country. This is foreign secretary's first visit to the country in his present capacity. He started the visit over the weekend, visiting the iconic Jaffna cultural center built with Indian grant assistance, Oil tank farms at Trincomalee. He also offered prayers at Sri Dalada Maligawa, a famous temple in Kandy that houses the relic of the tooth of Buddha. He will be meeting the Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa later today.

Infra projects, Buddha link, rights of Tamils dominate Shringla's Sri Lanka visit

The Kashmir Valley has been put on high alert after three civilians were shot dead in separate incidents on Tuesday evening. &nbsp;&nbsp;

In the first Incident at Iqbal Park area of Srinagar, the owner of Bindroo Medicate M L Bindroo was shot outside his shop at about 7.25 pm.

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The police said that it received information about a shooting near Iqbal Park Sherghari area of Srinagar. Makhan Lal Bindroo, who is the owner of Bindroo Medicate, was shot at by terrorists. He received fatal gunshot wounds and was immediately sent to nearby hospital. However, he succumbed to his injuries.

In the second incident, a non-local street hawker, who was identified as Virender Paswan, was shot dead at around 8.15 pm at Madina Chowk, Lal Bazaar area of Srinagar.&nbsp;He belonged to Bhagalpur, Bihar, and was currently residing at Alamgari Bazar, Zadibal.

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In the third incident, another civilian, who was identified as Mohd Shafi Lone, was shot dead in Shahgund area of Bandipora. He was a resident of Naidkhai.&nbsp;

As per the Jammu &amp; Kashmir Police release, the department has registered cases in these incidents. Investigation is in progress, and officers are establishing the full circumstances of these crimes. The respective areas have been cordoned, and search is going on for culprits.&nbsp;

The Kashmir Valley has been put on high alert after three civilians were shot dead in separate incidents on Tuesday evening. In the first Incident at Iqbal Park area of Srinagar, the owner of Bindroo Medicate M L Bindroo was shot outside his shop at about 7.

The Kashmir Valley has been put on high alert after three civilians were shot dead in separate incidents on Tuesday evening. In the first Incident at Iqbal Park area of Srinagar, the owner of Bindroo Medicate M L Bindroo was shot outside his shop at about 7.25 pm. Also Read: Indian Air Force to take part in exercises in Israel, Egypt The police said that it received information about a shooting near Iqbal Park Sherghari area of Srinagar. Makhan Lal Bindroo, who is the owner of Bindroo Medicate, was shot at by terrorists. He received fatal gunshot wounds and was immediately sent to nearby hospital. However, he succumbed to his injuries. In the second incident, a non-local street hawker, who was identified as Virender Paswan, was shot dead at around 8.15 pm at Madina Chowk, Lal Bazaar area of Srinagar. He belonged to Bhagalpur, Bihar, and was currently residing at Alamgari Bazar, Zadibal. Also Read | 'Made in Amethi' Kalashnikovs: Russia says ready to train Indian specialist for AK-203 project In the third incident, another civilian, who was identified as Mohd Shafi Lone, was shot dead in Shahgund area of Bandipora. He was a resident of Naidkhai. As per the Jammu & Kashmir Police release, the department has registered cases in these incidents. Investigation is in progress, and officers are establishing the full circumstances of these crimes. The respective areas have been cordoned, and search is going on for culprits.

Kashmir Valley on high alert after 3 civilians shot dead in separate incidents

In a bid to ensure access to menstrual hygiene for adolescent girls and young women, the Andhra Pradesh government has launched a program under which branded sanitary napkins will be provided free of cost to girl students of government educational institutions.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Tuesday launched the 'Swechha'&nbsp;program to tackle the stigma attached to menstruation, prioritize female personal hygiene, and encourage a healthy dialogue of information.

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"One should not shy away from talking about menstruation. We need to create more awareness among female students and educate them on safe practices," the Chief Minister observed on the occasion.

Under the initiative, the state government will provide quality branded sanitary napkins to female students at government educational institutions, free of cost. Ten sanitary napkins will be given every month to about 10 lakh adolescent girls studying from 7-12 grades in all government schools and intermediate colleges across the state at a financial outlay of Rs 32 crore. A total of 120 napkins per year is allotted to every female student. Even during summer vacations, the students will be supplied with their quota before they leave school.

"We are a government that strongly believes that the power to change history lies with the women in our state, let us help them move forward," the Chief Minister said.

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The branded free sanitary products being supplied are a result of the state government entering MOUs with corporate conglomerates like P&amp;G and Niine Pvt Ltd.

Additionally, through the MOUs signed, sanitary napkins will be sold at YSR Cheyutha retail stores at lowered prices to around 1 crore women residing in both rural and urban areas.

Each school will have a female educator appointed as a nodal officer to help female students with a sanitary napkin&nbsp;supply, safe methods of disposal, and any assistance the students may require.

Further for a safe and environmentally-friendly way of disposal, the state government has set up 6,417 incinerators across the state through the Clean Andhra Pradesh (CLAP) initiative.

In a bid to ensure access to menstrual hygiene for adolescent girls and young women, the Andhra Pradesh government has launched a program under which branded sanitary napkins will be provided free of cost to girl students of government educational institutions.

In a bid to ensure access to menstrual hygiene for adolescent girls and young women, the Andhra Pradesh government has launched a program under which branded sanitary napkins will be provided free of cost to girl students of government educational institutions. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Tuesday launched the 'Swechha' program to tackle the stigma attached to menstruation, prioritize female personal hygiene, and encourage a healthy dialogue of information. Also read | Post Brexit, UK abolishes ‘tampon tax’ "One should not shy away from talking about menstruation. We need to create more awareness among female students and educate them on safe practices," the Chief Minister observed on the occasion. Under the initiative, the state government will provide quality branded sanitary napkins to female students at government educational institutions, free of cost. Ten sanitary napkins will be given every month to about 10 lakh adolescent girls studying from 7-12 grades in all government schools and intermediate colleges across the state at a financial outlay of Rs 32 crore. A total of 120 napkins per year is allotted to every female student. Even during summer vacations, the students will be supplied with their quota before they leave school. "We are a government that strongly believes that the power to change history lies with the women in our state, let us help them move forward," the Chief Minister said. Watch | Kashmir Connect: Meet the 'Padwoman of Kashmir' The branded free sanitary products being supplied are a result of the state government entering MOUs with corporate conglomerates like P&G and Niine Pvt Ltd. Additionally, through the MOUs signed, sanitary napkins will be sold at YSR Cheyutha retail stores at lowered prices to around 1 crore women residing in both rural and urban areas. Each school will have a female educator appointed as a nodal officer to help female students with a sanitary napkin supply, safe methods of disposal, and any assistance the students may require. Further for a safe and environmentally-friendly way of disposal, the state government has set up 6,417 incinerators across the state through the Clean Andhra Pradesh (CLAP) initiative.

Andhra government's 'Swechha' programme to provide branded sanitary napkins to female students

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Tuesday assured India that his country would not be allowed to be used for any activity that could pose a threat to India''s security, as he explained Colombo''s ties with China in a "comprehensive manner" to Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla and exchanged views with him on a wide range of issues, including post-pandemic economy revival.

Foreign Secretary Shringla called on President Rajapaksa before he wrapped up his four-day visit to the island nation to review the bilateral ties. The meeting took place a day after the president returned from the US after attending the annual UN General Assembly.

“Sri Lanka would not be allowed to be used for any activity that could pose a threat to India''s security,” Rajpaksa conveyed it to Shringla during the meeting, a presidential release said.

Rajapaksa explained the nature of Sri Lanka’s relationship “with China in a comprehensive manner and informed the Indian Foreign Secretary not to have any doubts about it,” it said.

China has been ramping up its presence in Sri Lanka, investing billions of dollars in various infrastructure projects, including ports.

Beijing is also providing financial assistance to Sri Lanka as its economy struggles under the strain of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sri Lanka is also key to China''s Belt and Road initiative (BRI), an ambitious infrastructure project that aims to expand the country''s influence and global trade links.

A strategic port that was built by Chinese companies at Hambantota - which Sri Lanka has not been able to repay and therefore handed over to Beijing in 2017 on a 99-year lease - has enhanced Beijing''s presence on the island. India is also concerned over China's&nbsp;plans to build a brand new city with Chinese money off the coast of Colombo on reclaimed land.

Rajapaksa told Shringla that Indian investors are invited to invest in the island and Sri Lanka was keen to resolve the situation regarding the Trincomalee oil tanks in a manner that is beneficial to both countries.

The World War II-era oil storage facility in the strategically advantaged port district of Trincomalee has been a key bilateral economic partnership link for decades.

Since 2003, the Lanka IOC, the Sri Lankan subsidiary of India''s oil major Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), has the leasing rights to 99 tanks at the facility for a period of 35 years for an annual payment of USD 100,000.

Shringla''s visit to the site on Sunday assumes significance as oil sector trade unions in Sri Lanka have demanded that tanks be brought under the control of the state fuel entity Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC).

Rajapaksa tweeted that he had a fruitful discussion with Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla.

"Both agreed on the need for strengthening the lasting bond b/w 2 countries. I invited Indian investors to come to #SriLanka, while we discussed tourism, power generation &amp; post-pandemic economy revival," he said.

The Sri Lankan President elaborated on the need to re-establish the friendship and relations between India and Sri Lanka that existed in the 1960s and 70s.

President Rajapaksa said that he is expecting to obtain India''s support in advancing the 1971 proposal to declare the Indian Ocean a peace zone.

The long standing problems faced by the fishermen of the two countries could be resolved by identifying immediate solutions to the existing problems and providing the benefits rightfully owed by the fishing community, the release said.

On India’s concerns over the 13th amendment, Rajapaksa pointed out the urgent need to understand the weaknesses as well as the strengths of the 13th Amendment.

Shringla, in his meetings with the Tamil minority parties, had stressed the Indian commitment to the 13A as means to bring about reconciliation in Sri Lanka.

India has been consistently calling upon Sri Lanka to fulfill its commitments to protect the interests of the Tamil community and preserve the island nation''s character as a multi-ethnic and multi-religious society.

The 13th Amendment provides for devolution of power to the Tamil community. India has been pressing Sri Lanka to implement the 13th amendment which was brought in after the Indo-Sri Lankan agreement of 1987.

A release from the Indian High Commission said the Foreign Secretary underscored the importance India attaches to expeditiously taking forward mutually beneficial projects, including proposals to enhance air and sea connectivity between India and Sri Lanka.

Earlier, the High Commission of India (HCI) here, giving details of the meeting, said in a tweet, "they reaffirmed the strong ties of friendship &amp; cooperation between India &amp; Sri Lanka and discussed ways to further advance this comprehensive partnership at all levels."

In all his engagements, Shringla underscored India’s willingness to pursue economic and commercial ties between the two countries and post pandemic economic recovery by taking forward joint projects of mutual benefit was emphasised, officials said.

The Indian High Commission said that the foreign secretary''s visit involving notable engagements in Colombo, Kandy, Trincomalee and Jaffna was "productive".

“His visit will give further impetus and momentum to India-Sri Lanka ties," it said in a tweet.

On Monday, Shringla had a "productive discussion" with Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on further consolidating the multifaceted bilateral partnership.

He also met Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa and Foreign Minister GL Peiris and discussed bilateral ties in all spheres.

He also held delegation-level meetings with his Lankan counterpart Admiral (Retd) Prof. Jayanath Colombage on Monday. during which they reviewed bilateral cooperation.The Foreign Secretary also interacted with the Indian High Commission officers at the Mission premises on Tuesday.

"Team HCI is truly grateful for his words of encouragement and support," the IHC said in another tweet.

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Tuesday assured India that his country would not be allowed to be used for any activity that could pose a threat to India''s security, as he explained Colombo''s ties with China in a "comprehensive manner" to Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla and exchanged views with him on a wide range of issues, including post-pandemic economy revival.

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Tuesday assured India that his country would not be allowed to be used for any activity that could pose a threat to India''s security, as he explained Colombo''s ties with China in a "comprehensive manner" to Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla and exchanged views with him on a wide range of issues, including post-pandemic economy revival. Foreign Secretary Shringla called on President Rajapaksa before he wrapped up his four-day visit to the island nation to review the bilateral ties. The meeting took place a day after the president returned from the US after attending the annual UN General Assembly. “Sri Lanka would not be allowed to be used for any activity that could pose a threat to India''s security,” Rajpaksa conveyed it to Shringla during the meeting, a presidential release said. Rajapaksa explained the nature of Sri Lanka’s relationship “with China in a comprehensive manner and informed the Indian Foreign Secretary not to have any doubts about it,” it said. China has been ramping up its presence in Sri Lanka, investing billions of dollars in various infrastructure projects, including ports. Beijing is also providing financial assistance to Sri Lanka as its economy struggles under the strain of the COVID-19 pandemic. Sri Lanka is also key to China''s Belt and Road initiative (BRI), an ambitious infrastructure project that aims to expand the country''s influence and global trade links. A strategic port that was built by Chinese companies at Hambantota - which Sri Lanka has not been able to repay and therefore handed over to Beijing in 2017 on a 99-year lease - has enhanced Beijing''s presence on the island. India is also concerned over China's plans to build a brand new city with Chinese money off the coast of Colombo on reclaimed land. Rajapaksa told Shringla that Indian investors are invited to invest in the island and Sri Lanka was keen to resolve the situation regarding the Trincomalee oil tanks in a manner that is beneficial to both countries. The World War II-era oil storage facility in the strategically advantaged port district of Trincomalee has been a key bilateral economic partnership link for decades. Since 2003, the Lanka IOC, the Sri Lankan subsidiary of India''s oil major Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), has the leasing rights to 99 tanks at the facility for a period of 35 years for an annual payment of USD 100,000. Shringla''s visit to the site on Sunday assumes significance as oil sector trade unions in Sri Lanka have demanded that tanks be brought under the control of the state fuel entity Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC). Rajapaksa tweeted that he had a fruitful discussion with Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla. "Both agreed on the need for strengthening the lasting bond b/w 2 countries. I invited Indian investors to come to #SriLanka, while we discussed tourism, power generation & post-pandemic economy revival," he said. The Sri Lankan President elaborated on the need to re-establish the friendship and relations between India and Sri Lanka that existed in the 1960s and 70s. President Rajapaksa said that he is expecting to obtain India''s support in advancing the 1971 proposal to declare the Indian Ocean a peace zone. The long standing problems faced by the fishermen of the two countries could be resolved by identifying immediate solutions to the existing problems and providing the benefits rightfully owed by the fishing community, the release said. On India’s concerns over the 13th amendment, Rajapaksa pointed out the urgent need to understand the weaknesses as well as the strengths of the 13th Amendment. Shringla, in his meetings with the Tamil minority parties, had stressed the Indian commitment to the 13A as means to bring about reconciliation in Sri Lanka. India has been consistently calling upon Sri Lanka to fulfill its commitments to protect the interests of the Tamil community and preserve the island nation''s character as a multi-ethnic and multi-religious society. The 13th Amendment provides for devolution of power to the Tamil community. India has been pressing Sri Lanka to implement the 13th amendment which was brought in after the Indo-Sri Lankan agreement of 1987. A release from the Indian High Commission said the Foreign Secretary underscored the importance India attaches to expeditiously taking forward mutually beneficial projects, including proposals to enhance air and sea connectivity between India and Sri Lanka. Earlier, the High Commission of India (HCI) here, giving details of the meeting, said in a tweet, "they reaffirmed the strong ties of friendship & cooperation between India & Sri Lanka and discussed ways to further advance this comprehensive partnership at all levels." In all his engagements, Shringla underscored India’s willingness to pursue economic and commercial ties between the two countries and post pandemic economic recovery by taking forward joint projects of mutual benefit was emphasised, officials said. The Indian High Commission said that the foreign secretary''s visit involving notable engagements in Colombo, Kandy, Trincomalee and Jaffna was "productive". “His visit will give further impetus and momentum to India-Sri Lanka ties," it said in a tweet. On Monday, Shringla had a "productive discussion" with Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on further consolidating the multifaceted bilateral partnership. He also met Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa and Foreign Minister GL Peiris and discussed bilateral ties in all spheres. He also held delegation-level meetings with his Lankan counterpart Admiral (Retd) Prof. Jayanath Colombage on Monday. during which they reviewed bilateral cooperation.The Foreign Secretary also interacted with the Indian High Commission officers at the Mission premises on Tuesday. "Team HCI is truly grateful for his words of encouragement and support," the IHC said in another tweet.

Sri Lanka won't be allowed to be used for any activity against India: President Rajapaksa

The Indian Air force (IAF) will be participating in exercises with Israel and Egypt later this month. This comes as increased engagement has been seen between Indian defence forces and West Asian counterparts.

The new Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari at the annual presser said, " Air Force is scheduled to participate in Ex Blue Flag in Israel and Hop Ex in Egypt later this month." &nbsp;

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When it comes to exercise in Israel, it is not for first time India is participating. The biennial Ex Blue Flag saw India's participation, first in November 2017 when the exercise took place at the Uvda Air Force base in Israel. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Indian Air Force participated with C-130J special operations aircraft along with Garud commandos. The Egyptian exercises will see participation of fighter jets. &nbsp;

In August, the then Air Chief RKS Bhadauria visited Israel, and held talks with his counterpart Major General Amikam Norkin, Commander, Israeli Air Force. He also took part in a sortie in an F15. &nbsp;&nbsp;

During the visit, he paid homage at the Cemetery for Indian soldiers in Talpioth, Jerusalem. &nbsp;

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ahead-of-air-force-day-iaf-displays-rafales-scalp-stealth-cruise-missile-418304" hreflang="en">Ahead of Air Force Day, IAF displays Rafale's Scalp stealth cruise missile</a>

Indian Air Force has participated in numerous international exercises in last one year. In January this year, IAF hosted the French Air Force during Exercise Desert Knight and has carried out op engagements with US Carrier Strike Groups in March and June. &nbsp;&nbsp;

The air force participated for the first time in Exercise Desert Flag-6 in UAE in March 2021. The exercise saw participation of air forces of US, France, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Bahrain and UAE (as host).&nbsp;

The Indian Air force (IAF) will be participating in exercises with Israel and Egypt later this month. This comes as increased engagement has been seen between Indian defence forces and West Asian counterparts.

The Indian Air force (IAF) will be participating in exercises with Israel and Egypt later this month. This comes as increased engagement has been seen between Indian defence forces and West Asian counterparts. The new Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari at the annual presser said, " Air Force is scheduled to participate in Ex Blue Flag in Israel and Hop Ex in Egypt later this month." Also Read: Plans afoot for connectivity from Mediterranean to India via Gulf When it comes to exercise in Israel, it is not for first time India is participating. The biennial Ex Blue Flag saw India's participation, first in November 2017 when the exercise took place at the Uvda Air Force base in Israel. Indian Air Force participated with C-130J special operations aircraft along with Garud commandos. The Egyptian exercises will see participation of fighter jets. In August, the then Air Chief RKS Bhadauria visited Israel, and held talks with his counterpart Major General Amikam Norkin, Commander, Israeli Air Force. He also took part in a sortie in an F15. During the visit, he paid homage at the Cemetery for Indian soldiers in Talpioth, Jerusalem. Also Read: Ahead of Air Force Day, IAF displays Rafale's Scalp stealth cruise missile Indian Air Force has participated in numerous international exercises in last one year. In January this year, IAF hosted the French Air Force during Exercise Desert Knight and has carried out op engagements with US Carrier Strike Groups in March and June. The air force participated for the first time in Exercise Desert Flag-6 in UAE in March 2021. The exercise saw participation of air forces of US, France, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Bahrain and UAE (as host).

Indian Air Force to take part in exercises in Israel, Egypt

Plans are afoot for connectivity from the Mediterranean to India via the Gulf. The plans involve countries like Greece, Cyprus, Egypt, UAE, Saudi Arabia and India.

The foreign ministers of India, Israeli, Egyptian, Cyprus, Greece and others are expected to meet in Dubai at the 12th edition of the Sir Bani Yas Forum to further discuss the plan.

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The forum will meet from 12th to 14th November.

WION has learnt that the project focuses on building a corridor that connects India to the Gulf and West Asia to the Eastern Mediterranean, which will link the region to Europe and be a game-changer.

The foreign ministers' face-to-face meeting is expected to eliminate the roadblocks in this&nbsp;connectivity project, which currently is in the preliminary stages.

It is important to understand that three key countries in West Asia; Saudi Arabia, Israel and UAE who will also be a part of the discussion of the project, already have a close relationship with New Delhi.&nbsp;

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Several trilateral projects are also underway between India, Israel, and the United Arab Emirates.&nbsp;

The Abraham Accords of 2020, saw the normalisation of ties between Israel and UAE and since then both sides have increased engagements with each other including the presence of the Israel pavilion at the ongoing Dubai Expo.

India has been taking a lead in several connectivity initiatives, from the Chabahar port project in Iran that links it to Central Asia and beyond; to the Kaladan Multimodal project in the east that connects it to ASEAN countries.&nbsp;

Chabahar is also key to the International north-south transport corridor connecting Mumbai to Moscow.

Plans are afoot for connectivity from the Mediterranean to India via the Gulf. The plans involve countries like Greece, Cyprus, Egypt, UAE, Saudi Arabia and India.

Plans are afoot for connectivity from the Mediterranean to India via the Gulf. The plans involve countries like Greece, Cyprus, Egypt, UAE, Saudi Arabia and India. The foreign ministers of India, Israeli, Egyptian, Cyprus, Greece and others are expected to meet in Dubai at the 12th edition of the Sir Bani Yas Forum to further discuss the plan. Also read | Infra projects, Buddha link, rights of Tamils dominate Shringla's Sri Lanka visit The forum will meet from 12th to 14th November. WION has learnt that the project focuses on building a corridor that connects India to the Gulf and West Asia to the Eastern Mediterranean, which will link the region to Europe and be a game-changer. The foreign ministers' face-to-face meeting is expected to eliminate the roadblocks in this connectivity project, which currently is in the preliminary stages. It is important to understand that three key countries in West Asia; Saudi Arabia, Israel and UAE who will also be a part of the discussion of the project, already have a close relationship with New Delhi. Also read | UK wants trade, security pact with India, says Foreign Secretary Liz Truss Several trilateral projects are also underway between India, Israel, and the United Arab Emirates. The Abraham Accords of 2020, saw the normalisation of ties between Israel and UAE and since then both sides have increased engagements with each other including the presence of the Israel pavilion at the ongoing Dubai Expo. India has been taking a lead in several connectivity initiatives, from the Chabahar port project in Iran that links it to Central Asia and beyond; to the Kaladan Multimodal project in the east that connects it to ASEAN countries. Chabahar is also key to the International north-south transport corridor connecting Mumbai to Moscow.

Plans afoot for connectivity from Mediterranean to India via Gulf

India slammed Pakistan at the United Nations&nbsp;saying that the country is the "biggest destabilising force in the world" which has "repeatedly indulged in cross-border terrorism."

The comments were made by Indian diplomat A. Amarnath in his right to reply against Pakistan at the first committee's meet at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

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India's diplomat said that Pakistan has "no regard for UN principles", highlighting the dichotomy that "while Pakistan’s permanent representative speaks about peace and security here, his prime minister glorifies global terrorists like Osama Bin Ladin as ‘martyrs’. What more could be a better proof of the utter duplicity that this country is infamous for."

The Pakistan&nbsp;side in the speech had raked up the Jammu and Kashmir issue, something that the country has been doing for the last 70 years and is seen as futile given that Islamabad has found no takers for it among the international community.

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The Indian diplomat pointed at&nbsp;Islamabad's "proven track record of illicit export of nuclear material and technology" and how the country has harboured a "deep sense of insecurity and orchestrated hatred for India and our secular credentials and the values that my country stands for".

"It is time to hold Pakistan to account and not let them abuse UN platforms for spreading disinformation, hate and incite violence," India's diplomat said.

The first committee of the UNGA&nbsp;deals with disarmament and other challenges that are seen as a threat to world peace. It is one of the &nbsp;main committees of the General Assembly and meets every year in October after the high level week in September.

The Indian diplomat also reminded Islamabad that the&nbsp;"entire territory of Jammu &amp; Kashmir was, is and will always be an integral and inalienable part of India. This includes the areas that are under the illegal occupation of Pakistan", calling upon Pakistan to "immediately vacate all areas under its illegal occupation."

India slammed Pakistan at the United Nations saying that the country is the "biggest destabilising force in the world" which has "repeatedly indulged in cross-border terrorism.

India slammed Pakistan at the United Nations saying that the country is the "biggest destabilising force in the world" which has "repeatedly indulged in cross-border terrorism." The comments were made by Indian diplomat A. Amarnath in his right to reply against Pakistan at the first committee's meet at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Also Read: India's IFS officer Sneha Dubey slams Pak PM Imran Khan's Kashmir rant at UNGA India's diplomat said that Pakistan has "no regard for UN principles", highlighting the dichotomy that "while Pakistan’s permanent representative speaks about peace and security here, his prime minister glorifies global terrorists like Osama Bin Ladin as ‘martyrs’. What more could be a better proof of the utter duplicity that this country is infamous for." The Pakistan side in the speech had raked up the Jammu and Kashmir issue, something that the country has been doing for the last 70 years and is seen as futile given that Islamabad has found no takers for it among the international community. Also Read: Decoding Taliban apologist Imran Khan's speech at UNGA The Indian diplomat pointed at Islamabad's "proven track record of illicit export of nuclear material and technology" and how the country has harboured a "deep sense of insecurity and orchestrated hatred for India and our secular credentials and the values that my country stands for". "It is time to hold Pakistan to account and not let them abuse UN platforms for spreading disinformation, hate and incite violence," India's diplomat said. The first committee of the UNGA deals with disarmament and other challenges that are seen as a threat to world peace. It is one of the main committees of the General Assembly and meets every year in October after the high level week in September. The Indian diplomat also reminded Islamabad that the "entire territory of Jammu & Kashmir was, is and will always be an integral and inalienable part of India. This includes the areas that are under the illegal occupation of Pakistan", calling upon Pakistan to "immediately vacate all areas under its illegal occupation."

Pakistan talks about peace while Imran Khan glorifies Osama Bin Laden as a martyr: India at UN

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