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The Indian Defence Ministry has acknowledged that Chinese troops intruded into India territory in May. A new document released by the Defence Ministry provides an assessment of the ground situation in eastern Ladakh. Watch report.

WION Dispatch: Chinese aggression on the rise since May, says MoD India

India's Defence ministry in a report on its activities in June said that Chinese aggression had increased in along the Line of Actual Control(LAC) especially in the Galwan Valley since May 5.

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"The Chinese side transgressed in the area of Kugrang Nala, Gogra and north bank of Pangong Tso lake on 17-18 May," the defence ministry said in its report.

After the transgressions, the report informed that corps commander level flag meeting was held on June 6.

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"A violent faceoff incident took place between the two sides on June 15 resulting in casualties on both sides," it said.

The defence ministry report said that while engagement and dialogue at the military and diplomatic level have been continuing to arrive at a mutually acceptable consensus, "the present standoff is likely to be prolonged."

"The situation in eastern Ladakh arising from unilateral aggression by China continues to be sensitive and requires close monitoring and prompt action based on evolving situation," the ministry asserted.

The ministry also informed that an order has been placed for 156 infantry combat vehicles(ICV) with upgraded features for the use of mechanised forces of the Indian Army as part of Make in India initiative.

Also 30 advanced torpedo decoy system(ATDS) Maareech was placed in June costing Rs 761 crores from Bharat Electronics Limited(BEL).&nbsp;

The report also noted the induction of ICGS Kanaklata Barua, a Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) for the Indian Coast Guard on June 15 based in Kakinada.

 
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India's Defence ministry in a report on its activities in June said that Chinese aggression had increased in along the Line of Actual Control(LAC) especially in the Galwan Valley since May 5.

India's Defence ministry in a report on its activities in June said that Chinese aggression had increased in along the Line of Actual Control(LAC) especially in the Galwan Valley since May 5. Also Read: How India is giving China a taste of its own medicine "The Chinese side transgressed in the area of Kugrang Nala, Gogra and north bank of Pangong Tso lake on 17-18 May," the defence ministry said in its report. After the transgressions, the report informed that corps commander level flag meeting was held on June 6. Watch: "A violent faceoff incident took place between the two sides on June 15 resulting in casualties on both sides," it said. The defence ministry report said that while engagement and dialogue at the military and diplomatic level have been continuing to arrive at a mutually acceptable consensus, "the present standoff is likely to be prolonged." "The situation in eastern Ladakh arising from unilateral aggression by China continues to be sensitive and requires close monitoring and prompt action based on evolving situation," the ministry asserted. The ministry also informed that an order has been placed for 156 infantry combat vehicles(ICV) with upgraded features for the use of mechanised forces of the Indian Army as part of Make in India initiative. Also 30 advanced torpedo decoy system(ATDS) Maareech was placed in June costing Rs 761 crores from Bharat Electronics Limited(BEL). The report also noted the induction of ICGS Kanaklata Barua, a Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) for the Indian Coast Guard on June 15 based in Kakinada.

Present India-China standoff likely to be prolonged: Defence ministry report

With a single-day spike of 56,282 new COVID-19 cases and 904 deaths in the last 24 hours, India`s COVID-19 tally reached 19,64,537 on Thursday.

With the increase of 904 deaths, the toll due to the disease now stands at 40,699 in the country, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW).

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The COVID-19 count includes 5,95,501 active cases and 13,28,337 cured/discharged/migrated patients.Meanwhile, as per the MoHFW, the percentage of discharged patients stands at 67.62, while the active cases are at 30.31 in the country as of today.

The deaths reported due to the infection are currently at a little above two per cent of the total confirmed cases in the country.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ahmedabad-covid-19-hospital-fire-leaves-eight-patients-dead-318500" hreflang="en">Ahmedabad COVID-19 hospital fire leaves eight patients dead</a>

Maharashtra with 1,46,268 active cases and 3,05,521 cured and discharged patients continues to be the worst affected. The state has also reported 16,476 deaths due to the infection.

Tamil Nadu has 54,184 active cases while 2,14,815 patients have been discharged after treatment in the state. 4,461 deaths have been reported due to COVID-19 in the state.

Andhra Pradesh with 80,426 active cases is the third on the list. There are 1,04,354 cured and discharged patients and 1,681 deaths reported from the state.

The national capital's active cases tally once again crossed the 10-thousand mark with 175 new cases being reported. Delhi now has 10,072 active cases and 1,26,116 cured and discharged patients. 4,044 people have lost their lives due to the disease in the Union Territory so far.&nbsp;

With a single-day spike of 56,282 new COVID-19 cases and 904 deaths in the last 24 hours, India`s COVID-19 tally reached 19,64,537 on Thursday. With the increase of 904 deaths, the toll due to the disease now stands at 40,699 in the country, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW).

With a single-day spike of 56,282 new COVID-19 cases and 904 deaths in the last 24 hours, India`s COVID-19 tally reached 19,64,537 on Thursday. With the increase of 904 deaths, the toll due to the disease now stands at 40,699 in the country, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW). Also read: Novavax signs COVID-19 vaccine supply deal with India's Serum Institute The COVID-19 count includes 5,95,501 active cases and 13,28,337 cured/discharged/migrated patients.Meanwhile, as per the MoHFW, the percentage of discharged patients stands at 67.62, while the active cases are at 30.31 in the country as of today. The deaths reported due to the infection are currently at a little above two per cent of the total confirmed cases in the country. Also read: Ahmedabad COVID-19 hospital fire leaves eight patients dead Maharashtra with 1,46,268 active cases and 3,05,521 cured and discharged patients continues to be the worst affected. The state has also reported 16,476 deaths due to the infection. Tamil Nadu has 54,184 active cases while 2,14,815 patients have been discharged after treatment in the state. 4,461 deaths have been reported due to COVID-19 in the state. Andhra Pradesh with 80,426 active cases is the third on the list. There are 1,04,354 cured and discharged patients and 1,681 deaths reported from the state. The national capital's active cases tally once again crossed the 10-thousand mark with 175 new cases being reported. Delhi now has 10,072 active cases and 1,26,116 cured and discharged patients. 4,044 people have lost their lives due to the disease in the Union Territory so far.

With spike of 56,282 cases, India's COVID-19 tally reaches 19,64,537

Earlier this week, the Indian government put Chinese institutes under a review that outraged Beijing. Two things are being reviewed. First, the local chapters of Confucius institutes in India.

Earlier this week, the Indian government put Chinese institutes under a review that outraged Beijing. Two things are being reviewed. First, the local chapters of Confucius institutes in India. Second, agreements between Indian and Chinese institutes. According to China, India is politicizing Chinese institutes. They feel the review is unfair. But, here is why it's necessary. China’s meddling in education is seen as a threat to academic freedom abroad. A report from human rights watch came out last year. The report calls Confucius institutes as extensions of the Chinese government. Where censorship is rampant and hiring of teachers is based on political loyalty. China has opened up several of these institutes abroad. According to human rights watch, many teachers feel uncomfortable with the presence of such schools on their campus. They feel their teaching could be compromised by them. At certain places --- the Chinese influence is quite apparent. In 2019, Victoria University cancelled the screening of a documentary critical of Confucius institutes after the university’s Confucius institute complained. The screening was cancelled because it was critical of Chinese institutes. According to reports, India has three such institutes. All of them are essentially extensions of the Chinese government. Reportedly, Indian intelligence agencies have raised security concerned around Chinese institutes. China says its schools promote Chinese language teaching and people-to-people contacts. But, there are three “Ts” that teachers can’t talk about. Tibet Taiwan Tiananmen At any Chinese schools in the world, these three subjects are considered off-limits. Allegedly, Chinese schools have often put pressure on their host universities abroad. They proactively pressurize host universities to silence anything deemed controversial by Beijing. In 2014, references of Taiwan were removed from a conference programme in Portugal. Pages were torn from the handbook. In 2018, China played censor at a conference in the United States too. Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian, a journalist, was invited to speak at the savannah state university. On her bio, Allen had mentioned she had reported from Taiwan. But, when the event materials were printed --- the reference to Taiwan was removed. Because the event sponsor was a Chinese institute. China funds schools in the name of culture and people-to-people ties. Then, it imposes censorship on campus. The entire operation is orchestrated from Beijing by the communist party. Chinese institutes are run by the Hanban. This is a Chinese body. That’s part of China’s ministry of education. The Hanban is dominated by officials of the communist party. The executive council of the Hanban has 12 representatives from China’s top state agencies. This includes the ministry of foreign affairs as well as the state press and publishing administration. The director-general of Hanban is part of China’s state council. The highest organ of state power in China. By 2017, these institutes had a budget of 314 million dollars. Reportedly, Chinese institutes are now present in at least 548 universities. In almost 1,200 schools and across 154 countries now. More than one million students study in these institutes and over 46,000 teachers work there. As of last year, China planned to have one thousand such institutes.

Indian government to review China's Confucius institutes

A blaze in the wee hours at a private hospital in Ahmedabad has left eight COVID-19 patients dead.

The victims include five men and three women, who were being treated at the ICU ward of the COVID-19 designated Shrey Hospital in Navrangpura area of Ahmedabad.

Fire broke out around 3.30 am on the fourth floor of the four-storey hospital.

To this end, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted in support of the hospital. He said, "Saddened by the tragic hospital fire in Ahmedabad. Condolences to the bereaved families. May the injured recover soon. Spoke to CM&nbsp; 
@vijayrupanibjp Ji and Mayor @ibijalpatel Ji regarding the situation. Administration is providing all possible assistance to the affected."

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Around 40 other COVID-19 patients at the facility were rescued and shifted to a civic hospital in the city.

Primary investigations revealed that the fire was caused by an electrical short circuit, police said.

Shrey Hospital is among the around 60 private hospitals designated as COVID-19 hospitals by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation.

Municipal Commissioner Mukesh Kumar, who reached the spot soon after the fire broke out, said an electric short circuit led to the blaze, which spread in the ICU ward within minutes.

Principal Health Secretary Jayanti Ravi also reached the spot and assured a thorough probe into the incident. 
Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani has ordered an inquiry into the incident.

In a statement, the CMO saidthe probe will be conducted by two IAS officers, Additional Chief Secretary in Home Department Sangeeta Singh and ACS in Urban Development Department Mukesh Puri. They have been asked to submit a report in three days, the statement said.

With 1,073 new coronavirus positive cases, Gujarat's COVID-19 tally reached 66,777 on Wednesday. The number of deceased has gone up to 2,557, an official said.&nbsp;

A blaze in the wee hours at a private hospital in Ahmedabad has left eight COVID-19 patients dead. The victims include five men and three women, who were being treated at the ICU ward of the COVID-19 designated Shrey Hospital in Navrangpura area of Ahmedabad.

A blaze in the wee hours at a private hospital in Ahmedabad has left eight COVID-19 patients dead. The victims include five men and three women, who were being treated at the ICU ward of the COVID-19 designated Shrey Hospital in Navrangpura area of Ahmedabad. Fire broke out around 3.30 am on the fourth floor of the four-storey hospital. To this end, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted in support of the hospital. He said, "Saddened by the tragic hospital fire in Ahmedabad. Condolences to the bereaved families. May the injured recover soon. Spoke to CM @vijayrupanibjp Ji and Mayor @ibijalpatel Ji regarding the situation. Administration is providing all possible assistance to the affected." Saddened by the tragic hospital fire in Ahmedabad. Condolences to the bereaved families. May the injured recover soon. Spoke to CM @vijayrupanibjp Ji and Mayor @ibijalpatel Ji regarding the situation. Administration is providing all possible assistance to the affected. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 6, 2020 × Around 40 other COVID-19 patients at the facility were rescued and shifted to a civic hospital in the city. Primary investigations revealed that the fire was caused by an electrical short circuit, police said. Shrey Hospital is among the around 60 private hospitals designated as COVID-19 hospitals by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation. Municipal Commissioner Mukesh Kumar, who reached the spot soon after the fire broke out, said an electric short circuit led to the blaze, which spread in the ICU ward within minutes. Principal Health Secretary Jayanti Ravi also reached the spot and assured a thorough probe into the incident. Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani has ordered an inquiry into the incident. In a statement, the CMO saidthe probe will be conducted by two IAS officers, Additional Chief Secretary in Home Department Sangeeta Singh and ACS in Urban Development Department Mukesh Puri. They have been asked to submit a report in three days, the statement said. With 1,073 new coronavirus positive cases, Gujarat's COVID-19 tally reached 66,777 on Wednesday. The number of deceased has gone up to 2,557, an official said.

Ahmedabad COVID-19 hospital fire leaves eight patients dead

Former union minister and senior BJP leader from Uttar Pradesh, Manoj Sinha, has been appointed as Lt Governor of Jammu and Kashmir.

A communique issued by the President's secretariat said that the resignation of Girish Chandra Murmu as Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir was accepted.

The communique issued by the President's press secretary Ajay Kumar said "the President has been pleased to appoint Shri Manoj Sinha, to be the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir with effect from the date he assumes charge of his office" in place of Murmu.

The 61-year-old has been actively involved in working for the backward villages of eastern Uttar Pradesh. His political career started when he was elected the president of Banaras Hindu University Students Union in 1982. He was elected to the Lok Sabha for the first time in 1996 and repeated the term in 1999.

Sinha has been a member of the BJP national council from 1989 to 1996. He was elected to the Lower House for a third term in national politics when the BJP swept the Lok Sabha elections in 2014.

He was former Minister of State for Railways and later held an independent charge of Ministry of Communication.&nbsp; 
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Former union minister and senior BJP leader from Uttar Pradesh, Manoj Sinha, has been appointed as Lt Governor of Jammu and Kashmir. A communique issued by the President's secretariat said that the resignation of Girish Chandra Murmu as Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir was accepted.

Former union minister and senior BJP leader from Uttar Pradesh, Manoj Sinha, has been appointed as Lt Governor of Jammu and Kashmir. A communique issued by the President's secretariat said that the resignation of Girish Chandra Murmu as Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir was accepted. The communique issued by the President's press secretary Ajay Kumar said "the President has been pleased to appoint Shri Manoj Sinha, to be the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir with effect from the date he assumes charge of his office" in place of Murmu. The 61-year-old has been actively involved in working for the backward villages of eastern Uttar Pradesh. His political career started when he was elected the president of Banaras Hindu University Students Union in 1982. He was elected to the Lok Sabha for the first time in 1996 and repeated the term in 1999. Sinha has been a member of the BJP national council from 1989 to 1996. He was elected to the Lower House for a third term in national politics when the BJP swept the Lok Sabha elections in 2014. He was former Minister of State for Railways and later held an independent charge of Ministry of Communication.

Manoj Sinha appointed new Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called and congratulated Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa for leading his party Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) to victory in parliamentary polls in the country.&nbsp;

Mahinda Rajapaksa took to Twitter and thanked Narendra&nbsp;Modi for his wishes. He said: "Thank you PM @narendramodi for your congratulatory phone call. With the strong support of the people of #SriLanka, I look forward to working with you closely to further enhance the long-standing cooperation between our two countries. Sri Lanka &amp; India are friends &amp; relations."

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Rajapaksa's party is set to achieve a landslide victory as the results are being declared in Sri Lanka.&nbsp;

Rajapaksa hopes to install his older brother Mahinda Rajapaksa - also a former President - as the next Prime Minister. The brothers are best known for crushing the Tamil Tiger rebels fighting for a separate homeland for minority Tamils during the elder Rajapaksa's presidency in 2009.

Early counting showed that the Rajapaksas, who have long championed the cause of the island's Sinhalese Buddhist majority, are on track to win 70 per cent of the vote in the Sinhalese-dominated south.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called and congratulated Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa for leading his party Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) to victory in parliamentary polls in the country.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called and congratulated Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa for leading his party Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) to victory in parliamentary polls in the country. Mahinda Rajapaksa took to Twitter and thanked Narendra Modi for his wishes. He said: "Thank you PM @narendramodi for your congratulatory phone call. With the strong support of the people of #SriLanka, I look forward to working with you closely to further enhance the long-standing cooperation between our two countries. Sri Lanka & India are friends & relations." Thank you PM @narendramodi for your congratulatory phone call. With the strong support of the people of #SriLanka, I look forward to working with you closely to further enhance the long-standing cooperation between our two countries. Sri Lanka & India are friends & relations. pic.twitter.com/9YPLAQuVlE — Mahinda Rajapaksa (@PresRajapaksa) August 6, 2020 × Rajapaksa's party is set to achieve a landslide victory as the results are being declared in Sri Lanka. Rajapaksa hopes to install his older brother Mahinda Rajapaksa - also a former President - as the next Prime Minister. The brothers are best known for crushing the Tamil Tiger rebels fighting for a separate homeland for minority Tamils during the elder Rajapaksa's presidency in 2009. Early counting showed that the Rajapaksas, who have long championed the cause of the island's Sinhalese Buddhist majority, are on track to win 70 per cent of the vote in the Sinhalese-dominated south.

Sri Lanka's front runner Mahinda Rajapaksa thanks PM Modi for congratulatory call

Heavy downpour continued wreak havoc in Mumbai today. Several areas including Chembur, Parel, Hindmata, Wadala and Worli reported water-logging.

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Highly placed sources have told WION that the 740 tons of Ammonium Nitrate stored at a Private Container Freight Station, about 30kms north of Tamil Nadu’s capital city Chennai, will be safely disposed within a month. 37 containers, each measuring 20feet were seized back in September 2015, when they had arrived at the Chennai port from South Korea. The Customs authorities had seized the containers as the recipient company, a private firm, did not have the requisite clearances for handling these explosive/chemicals. &nbsp;

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ammonium-nitrate-fertilizer-behind-many-industrial-accidents-318329">Ammonium nitrate: Fertilizer behind many industrial accidents</a>

It is learnt that the seized chemical is under the process of &nbsp;being sold via the e-Auction route and that it would be safely handed over to the buyer. Top Customs officials have stated that these containers are safely stored in the hazardous materials zone, in containers that have the yellow marking that denote explosives, in logistics parlance. Besides assuring its safe handover to the concerned party, they have emphasized that it is stored at a location that does not have any inhabitation in a 2kms radius.

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Ammonium Nitrate, which is widely used in fertilizers and explosives has been in the news recently, after the Lebanese government pointed out that it was 2,700 tons of the same chemical which caused a massive explosion at the Beirut port on Tuesday evening.

In pure form, Ammonium nitrate (NH4NO3) is a white, crystalline chemical which is soluble in water. It is the main ingredient in the manufacture of commercial explosives used in mining and construction.

Highly placed sources have told WION that the 740 tons of Ammonium Nitrate stored at a Private Container Freight Station, about 30kms north of Tamil Nadu’s capital city Chennai, will be safely disposed within a month.

Highly placed sources have told WION that the 740 tons of Ammonium Nitrate stored at a Private Container Freight Station, about 30kms north of Tamil Nadu’s capital city Chennai, will be safely disposed within a month. 37 containers, each measuring 20feet were seized back in September 2015, when they had arrived at the Chennai port from South Korea. The Customs authorities had seized the containers as the recipient company, a private firm, did not have the requisite clearances for handling these explosive/chemicals. Also read: Ammonium nitrate: Fertilizer behind many industrial accidents It is learnt that the seized chemical is under the process of being sold via the e-Auction route and that it would be safely handed over to the buyer. Top Customs officials have stated that these containers are safely stored in the hazardous materials zone, in containers that have the yellow marking that denote explosives, in logistics parlance. Besides assuring its safe handover to the concerned party, they have emphasized that it is stored at a location that does not have any inhabitation in a 2kms radius. Ammonium Nitrate, which is widely used in fertilizers and explosives has been in the news recently, after the Lebanese government pointed out that it was 2,700 tons of the same chemical which caused a massive explosion at the Beirut port on Tuesday evening. In pure form, Ammonium nitrate (NH4NO3) is a white, crystalline chemical which is soluble in water. It is the main ingredient in the manufacture of commercial explosives used in mining and construction.

Chennai: Sources say 740 tons of Ammonium nitrate will be safely disposed in a month

A federal US court has sentenced an Indian national to over a year in prison for his role in defrauding 200 people of at least USD 150,000.

According to court documents, Anikkhan Yusufkhan Pathan, 29, while in the US country on a student visa, conspired with individuals in India to defraud approximately 200 people located throughout America.

"Anikkhan Yusufkhan Pathan participated in an international fraud scheme that victimized 200 hard-working Americans," said G Zachary Terwilliger, US Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia on Wednesday.

In many cases, the conspirators identified people who had recently applied for a loan from a bank. In other cases, the conspirators learned which mortgage company held the deed to a victim's home or claimed to represent a company the victim had recently done business with.

"Pathan's conspirators located in India exploited victims who were trying to pay mortgages and apply for loans. Individuals should not have to be worried about being scammed when trying to complete basic, and essential, financial tasks," Terwilliger said.

In every case, the conspirators then tricked their victims into sending money to fictitious identities using money transfer services like MoneyGram and Western Union.

Pathan used at least 67 fake IDs, each bearing the name of a different fictitious identity and his photograph, to collect the victim's money from money transfer services throughout northern Virginia, a media release said.

As part of the scheme, Pathan kept a portion of the victim's money for himself and deposited the balance into bank accounts of unknown individuals or wire transferred the money to conspirators located in India.

From April to September 2017, during the course of over 200 transactions, Pathan collected USD 150,000 sent by hundreds of victims located around the country, said the Department of Justice.&nbsp;

A federal US court has sentenced an Indian national to over a year in prison for his role in defrauding 200 people of at least USD 150,000. According to court documents, Anikkhan Yusufkhan Pathan, 29, while in the US country on a student visa, conspired with individuals in India to defraud approximately 200 people located throughout America.

A federal US court has sentenced an Indian national to over a year in prison for his role in defrauding 200 people of at least USD 150,000. According to court documents, Anikkhan Yusufkhan Pathan, 29, while in the US country on a student visa, conspired with individuals in India to defraud approximately 200 people located throughout America. "Anikkhan Yusufkhan Pathan participated in an international fraud scheme that victimized 200 hard-working Americans," said G Zachary Terwilliger, US Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia on Wednesday. In many cases, the conspirators identified people who had recently applied for a loan from a bank. In other cases, the conspirators learned which mortgage company held the deed to a victim's home or claimed to represent a company the victim had recently done business with. "Pathan's conspirators located in India exploited victims who were trying to pay mortgages and apply for loans. Individuals should not have to be worried about being scammed when trying to complete basic, and essential, financial tasks," Terwilliger said. In every case, the conspirators then tricked their victims into sending money to fictitious identities using money transfer services like MoneyGram and Western Union. Pathan used at least 67 fake IDs, each bearing the name of a different fictitious identity and his photograph, to collect the victim's money from money transfer services throughout northern Virginia, a media release said. As part of the scheme, Pathan kept a portion of the victim's money for himself and deposited the balance into bank accounts of unknown individuals or wire transferred the money to conspirators located in India. From April to September 2017, during the course of over 200 transactions, Pathan collected USD 150,000 sent by hundreds of victims located around the country, said the Department of Justice.

Indian national sentenced for role in defrauding hundreds of people

August 5 will is a momentous day in India's history as Prime minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the grand Ram Temple. 
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He placed a 40-kilo silver brick at the very spot, which Hindus believe to be the birthplace of Lord Ram.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his speech after laying the foundation stone, said: "Ram temple will become the modern symbol of our traditions. It'll become a symbol of our devotion, our national sentiment. This temple will also symbolise the power of collective resolution of crores of people."

Clad in a gold silk kurta and a dhoti -- Modi had to add a mask to his traditional attire. The venue and the surrounding areas were cordoned off to keep the crowd away and only invitees were allowed to enter the ritual arena.

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At least 170 spiritual leaders were in attendance and scores of devotees watched on giant screens set-up across the city.

The idol was kept under a tent for more than three decades. It was moved to a make-shift temple earlier this year. The proposed ram temple will be double the size of the original plan.

It will be constructed in the Nagara style of architecture and, will stand over 160 feet in height.

For the foundation of the temple, 200,000 bricks inscribed with lord ram have been sent by devotees over the years.

Soil from 2,000 holy sites around India and water from 100 holy rivers will be used.

It will be a three-storey stone structure with multiple turrets, pillars and domes. The temple will have five domes instead of two to accommodate more devotees. 360 pillars will bear the weight of the domes. The project is expected to be completed in the next three years and, will cost at least 300 crore rupees.

Indians in the United States are in a celebratory mood. They went on a march chanting 'Jai Shri Ram' -- from the Capitol Hill to the White House. Temples in California, Washington, Texas and Florida have planned special rituals to mark the historic event.

August 5 will is a momentous day in India's history as Prime minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the grand Ram Temple. He placed a 40-kilo silver brick at the very spot, which Hindus believe to be the birthplace of Lord Ram.

August 5 will is a momentous day in India's history as Prime minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the grand Ram Temple. He placed a 40-kilo silver brick at the very spot, which Hindus believe to be the birthplace of Lord Ram. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his speech after laying the foundation stone, said: "Ram temple will become the modern symbol of our traditions. It'll become a symbol of our devotion, our national sentiment. This temple will also symbolise the power of collective resolution of crores of people." Clad in a gold silk kurta and a dhoti -- Modi had to add a mask to his traditional attire. The venue and the surrounding areas were cordoned off to keep the crowd away and only invitees were allowed to enter the ritual arena. At least 170 spiritual leaders were in attendance and scores of devotees watched on giant screens set-up across the city. The idol was kept under a tent for more than three decades. It was moved to a make-shift temple earlier this year. The proposed ram temple will be double the size of the original plan. It will be constructed in the Nagara style of architecture and, will stand over 160 feet in height. For the foundation of the temple, 200,000 bricks inscribed with lord ram have been sent by devotees over the years. Soil from 2,000 holy sites around India and water from 100 holy rivers will be used. It will be a three-storey stone structure with multiple turrets, pillars and domes. The temple will have five domes instead of two to accommodate more devotees. 360 pillars will bear the weight of the domes. The project is expected to be completed in the next three years and, will cost at least 300 crore rupees. Indians in the United States are in a celebratory mood. They went on a march chanting 'Jai Shri Ram' -- from the Capitol Hill to the White House. Temples in California, Washington, Texas and Florida have planned special rituals to mark the historic event.

Momentous day in Indian history as PM Modi lays foundation stone for Ram Temple

Over the years, many political parties have made fortunes over a Ram temple. Some by promising it, others by opposing it, still others by sitting on the fence, and still more by offering mediation. Over the last 4 decades, the Ayodhya temple issue has been a political genie for several political parties, especially the BJP which openly supported the temple agitation since its formation back in 1980.

In 2014, the BJP came to power by promising a Ram temple. As the Ayodhya files moved from one court to another, political parties kept the issue burning in the election rallies. Now, with the foundation stone laid, parties will have to rebuild their political narratives.

Now that the foundation stone for the temple has been laid, what is the road ahead? First and most importantly, the temple issue should unite and not divide India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has repeatedly stressed that Lord Ram is for everyone, today.

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The temple will help in the development of Ayodhya. The state government has already made a special provision of 500 crores for an airport in Ayodhya. The city's old railway station is being re-developed at a cost of over 100 crores rupees. Another 85 crores has been kept aside for high-class infrastructure.

The temple will not just usher in connectivity, but also tourism, jobs and revenue. And finally, the Ram temple will help harness the international appeal of the Ramayan. The Hindu epic has been a global soft power for India. The story of Ramayan has been told in different versions in different parts of the world. Ramayan links countries like Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia and Cambodia to India. The construction of a temple so closely linked to the epic will only help boost India's soft power in the region.

Why this is a seminal moment

1. A major shift in Indian politics: The temple issue was a potent mix of politics, religion and the law. A decades-old raison d’être for political forces has been dissolved. Those who whipped up passions in the name of Ram, those who fought elections opposing it, those who sat on the fence, will all have to find something else to do.

2. Secularism vs pseudo-secularism: the Ram temple movement forced India to introspect. Was secularism being used as a political fig leaf to hide minority appeasement? Was the state being unfair to the majority Hindus? What did secularism mean in the Indian context?

3. Hindus as a political force: The Ayodhya movement made Hindus politically relevant. Compare to Zionism and political Islam.

The road ahead:

1. Reconciliation: Modi won re-election bridging caste divides. He said Ram is for everyone. All legal parties have given positive statements. &nbsp; &nbsp; This temple should unite and not divide India. Come out of the realm of politics.

2. Development of the city of Ayodhya, infra push for the region, connectivity

3. Soft power/global connect: The Ramayan circuit, harness the international appeal of the Ramayan.

Over the years, many political parties have made fortunes over a Ram temple. Some by promising it, others by opposing it, still others by sitting on the fence, and still more by offering mediation.

Over the years, many political parties have made fortunes over a Ram temple. Some by promising it, others by opposing it, still others by sitting on the fence, and still more by offering mediation. Over the last 4 decades, the Ayodhya temple issue has been a political genie for several political parties, especially the BJP which openly supported the temple agitation since its formation back in 1980. In 2014, the BJP came to power by promising a Ram temple. As the Ayodhya files moved from one court to another, political parties kept the issue burning in the election rallies. Now, with the foundation stone laid, parties will have to rebuild their political narratives. Now that the foundation stone for the temple has been laid, what is the road ahead? First and most importantly, the temple issue should unite and not divide India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has repeatedly stressed that Lord Ram is for everyone, today. The temple will help in the development of Ayodhya. The state government has already made a special provision of 500 crores for an airport in Ayodhya. The city's old railway station is being re-developed at a cost of over 100 crores rupees. Another 85 crores has been kept aside for high-class infrastructure. The temple will not just usher in connectivity, but also tourism, jobs and revenue. And finally, the Ram temple will help harness the international appeal of the Ramayan. The Hindu epic has been a global soft power for India. The story of Ramayan has been told in different versions in different parts of the world. Ramayan links countries like Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia and Cambodia to India. The construction of a temple so closely linked to the epic will only help boost India's soft power in the region. Why this is a seminal moment 1. A major shift in Indian politics: The temple issue was a potent mix of politics, religion and the law. A decades-old raison d’être for political forces has been dissolved. Those who whipped up passions in the name of Ram, those who fought elections opposing it, those who sat on the fence, will all have to find something else to do. 2. Secularism vs pseudo-secularism: the Ram temple movement forced India to introspect. Was secularism being used as a political fig leaf to hide minority appeasement? Was the state being unfair to the majority Hindus? What did secularism mean in the Indian context? 3. Hindus as a political force: The Ayodhya movement made Hindus politically relevant. Compare to Zionism and political Islam. The road ahead: 1. Reconciliation: Modi won re-election bridging caste divides. He said Ram is for everyone. All legal parties have given positive statements. This temple should unite and not divide India. Come out of the realm of politics. 2. Development of the city of Ayodhya, infra push for the region, connectivity 3. Soft power/global connect: The Ramayan circuit, harness the international appeal of the Ramayan.

With Ayodhya groundbreaking ceremony decades-old raison d’être for political forces dissolved

August 5 will always be remembered in history for monumental decisions. It was on this day last year when India abrogated article 370 in the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir.

August 5 will always be remembered in history for monumental decisions. It was on this day last year when India abrogated article 370 in the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. The decision took everyone by surprise. Some celebrated it as the correction of a historical blunder, while, others criticised it calling it the end of political rights of Kashmiris. Today is the first anniversary of this historic decision. What has been gained and what lost in the year that went by? Have the prophecies of a doomsday scenario come true? Has the development which the Government of India promised truly been delivered? Good or bad, the changes in Kashmir are quite significant. Corruption New Delhi has given top priority to eliminate corruption in Kashmir. The anti-corruption bureau of India has unearthed several large-scale financial scams in the last year. The Roshni land scam tops the list. This scam involved the grabbing of 21 lakh acres of forest land by powerful land mafia. This was a seven-year-old case it is finally heading to the conclusion. Youth The Jammu and Kashmir administration has made progress in the sphere of education. According to achievements listed by the Government of India. 50 new colleges are offering a total of 25,000 seats. Seven new medical colleges, five new nursing colleges and one state cancer institute has been set up in Kashmir. What about unemployment? The J&K administration has announced 10,000 jobs at various levels for the unemployed Kashmiri youth. Vacancies for doctors, vets and panchayat assistants are being filled. Plans are afoot to recruit 25,000 people in various other departments in the coming months. Terrorism Incidents of terror have significantly reduced in the valley. 188 terror-related incidents were recorded in Kashmir between January and July last year. This year the number has reduced to 120, according to a home ministry report. 51 grenade attacks took place in Kashmir in the same period last year. In 2020, the number has been reduced to just 21. The clean up is underway, a total of 110 local terrorists have been killed in 2020 so far. Some of them were the most dreaded in the valley like Hizbul commander Riyaz Naikoo and Jaish commander Kari Yasir. What about the challenges in the valley? The political space in Kashmir remains in a freeze. Yes, political detainees from mainstream parties have been released. But there seems to be no clear way forward to revive the stalled politics. Its been a year and Kashmir still doesn't have an elected legislature. This is leading to a growing trust deficit between Kashmiri politicians and the centre. A challenge that must be addressed at the earliest. There is also a need to slowly restore communication and lift travel bans in Kashmir. The lack of high-speed internet during a pandemic has been a subject of debate. What about Pakistan and its propaganda? There's no end to Islamabad's disinformation campaign in Kashmir. It continues to spread fake news. Social media posts from Pakistan still use edited pictures -- from Palestine and Syria --- and pass them off as Kashmir. These images are propagated across the world and the Pakistan Army is decisively using celebrities like Shahid Afridi to comment on Kashmir and portray it as a case of grave injustice. In the last 6 months, Pakistan with China at its side has tried to internationalise the issue. Global Support The international community supports India on the issue of Kashmir. Even though India has always maintained it is an internal matter. Efforts to raise it globally by some players-- have been non-starters. The British Labour Party known for its anti-India rhetoric has re-positioned itself on Kashmir. The new leader of the party, Keir Starmer has said this on record. After years of siding with Pakistan's narrative on Kashmir. The labour party has finally course-corrected and accepted that Kashmir is a bilateral issue. Pakistan's repeated attempts to involve the united nations and the Arab world have failed. Almost every country -- except China, Turkey and Malaysia has distanced itself from any resolution that Pakistan tries to push.

One year ago, Article 370 was abrogated in J&K: Here's what has changed

As India-China border row continues to simmer, newswire ANI quoting defence sources reported that Indian security officials want four to six dedicated satellites to keep a close eye on Chinese military activities along the Line of Actual Control(LAC).

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The Indian security officials reportedly want "high-resolution sensors and cameras" in order to keep a close watch on the movement of even small objects and individuals.

Although India already has military satellites at its disposal but it needs to strengthen its capability, ANI reported the defence sources as saying. The Chinese army reportedly mobilized 40,000 troops along the Xinjiang region on its side of the LAC taking the Indian forces by surprise at Leh including the 14 corps commanders.

The Indian defence officials felt that adding more satellites would reduce dependence on foreign associates, ANI reported. The Chinese troops are reportedly refusing to disengage in the Finger along the Pangong Tso lake while seeking to create an observation post at Finger-5.

India had earlier said that Chinese troops had begun building its forces from May 5. India and Chinese troops had earlier clashed at the Galwan Valley on June 15 leading to the death of 20 Indian soldiers, although the PLA had suffered casualties as well, however, the Chinese foreign ministry has refused to divulge details.

The ANI report stated that China has undertaken similar build-up in along the LAC opposite Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh.

As India-China border row continues to simmer, newswire ANI quoting defence sources reported that Indian security officials want four to six dedicated satellites to keep a close eye on Chinese military activities along the Line of Actual Control(LAC).

As India-China border row continues to simmer, newswire ANI quoting defence sources reported that Indian security officials want four to six dedicated satellites to keep a close eye on Chinese military activities along the Line of Actual Control(LAC). Also Read: Present India-China standoff likely to be prolonged: Defence ministry report The Indian security officials reportedly want "high-resolution sensors and cameras" in order to keep a close watch on the movement of even small objects and individuals. Although India already has military satellites at its disposal but it needs to strengthen its capability, ANI reported the defence sources as saying. The Chinese army reportedly mobilized 40,000 troops along the Xinjiang region on its side of the LAC taking the Indian forces by surprise at Leh including the 14 corps commanders. The Indian defence officials felt that adding more satellites would reduce dependence on foreign associates, ANI reported. The Chinese troops are reportedly refusing to disengage in the Finger along the Pangong Tso lake while seeking to create an observation post at Finger-5. India had earlier said that Chinese troops had begun building its forces from May 5. India and Chinese troops had earlier clashed at the Galwan Valley on June 15 leading to the death of 20 Indian soldiers, although the PLA had suffered casualties as well, however, the Chinese foreign ministry has refused to divulge details. The ANI report stated that China has undertaken similar build-up in along the LAC opposite Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh.

India-China standoff: Indian security officials seek four to six dedicated satellites along LAC to keep an eye on China: Report

Novavax Inc said on Wednesday it has entered a supply and license agreement with the Serum Institute of India for the development and commercialization of its COVID-19 vaccine candidate.

The Indian drugmaker will have exclusive rights for the vaccine in India during the term of the deal and non-exclusive rights during the "Pandemic Period" in all countries other than those designated by the World Bank as upper-middle or high-income countries.

The deal was signed on July 30, according to an SEC filing by Novavax.&nbsp;

On Tuesday, Novavax reported that its experimental COVID-19 vaccine produced high levels of antibodies against the novel coronavirus in a small, early-stage clinical trial, and that it could start a large pivotal Phase III trial as soon as late September.

Novavax Inc said on Wednesday it has entered a supply and license agreement with the Serum Institute of India for the development and commercialization of its COVID-19 vaccine candidate.

Novavax Inc said on Wednesday it has entered a supply and license agreement with the Serum Institute of India for the development and commercialization of its COVID-19 vaccine candidate. The Indian drugmaker will have exclusive rights for the vaccine in India during the term of the deal and non-exclusive rights during the "Pandemic Period" in all countries other than those designated by the World Bank as upper-middle or high-income countries. The deal was signed on July 30, according to an SEC filing by Novavax. On Tuesday, Novavax reported that its experimental COVID-19 vaccine produced high levels of antibodies against the novel coronavirus in a small, early-stage clinical trial, and that it could start a large pivotal Phase III trial as soon as late September.

Novavax signs COVID-19 vaccine supply deal with India's Serum Institute

Nirav Modi, a diamond merchant who fled India and facing extradition, on Thursday was further remanded in custody until August 27.&nbsp;

The fugitive businessman appeared via videolink before Westminster Magistrates' Court in London on charges of defrauding and laundering money of Punjab National Bank (PNB), which amounts nearly USD 2 billion.

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Modi was also told that the next hearing in the matter will be a case management one ahead of a five-day trial scheduled to begin from September 7.

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"You (Modi) will appear via videolink again. Your lawyers may be present in court," District Judge Vanessa Baraitser said.&nbsp;

The trial will not only deal with arguments of establishing a prima facie case against Modi but will also hear a second extradition request from India over additional charges of "causing the disappearance of evidence" and intimidating witnesses or "criminal intimidation to cause death".&nbsp;

District Judge Samuel Goozee, who presided the first part of extradition trial, has already hinted that the requests made by New Delhi are "inextricably linked" and therefore he would be announcing an overall verdict post the conclusion of the second trial.&nbsp;

The 49-year-old diamond merchant is facing charges that are centred around fraudulent use of a credit service offered by the PNB, known as 'letters of undertaking' (LoUs).

Modi has denied all the charges and claimed that using LoUs is standard practice in gems trade.&nbsp;

(With inputs from PTI)

Nirav Modi, a diamond merchant who fled India and facing extradition, on Thursday was further remanded in custody until August 27. The fugitive businessman appeared via videolink before Westminster Magistrates' Court in London on charges of defrauding and laundering money of Punjab National Bank (PNB), which amounts nearly USD 2 billion.

Nirav Modi, a diamond merchant who fled India and facing extradition, on Thursday was further remanded in custody until August 27. The fugitive businessman appeared via videolink before Westminster Magistrates' Court in London on charges of defrauding and laundering money of Punjab National Bank (PNB), which amounts nearly USD 2 billion. Also read | Enforcement Directorate confiscates Nirav Modi's assets worth Rs 329 crore Modi was also told that the next hearing in the matter will be a case management one ahead of a five-day trial scheduled to begin from September 7. Also read | Enforcement Directorate brings back Rs 1,350-cr worth polished diamonds, pearls of Nirav Modi, Choksi firms from Hong Kong "You (Modi) will appear via videolink again. Your lawyers may be present in court," District Judge Vanessa Baraitser said. The trial will not only deal with arguments of establishing a prima facie case against Modi but will also hear a second extradition request from India over additional charges of "causing the disappearance of evidence" and intimidating witnesses or "criminal intimidation to cause death". District Judge Samuel Goozee, who presided the first part of extradition trial, has already hinted that the requests made by New Delhi are "inextricably linked" and therefore he would be announcing an overall verdict post the conclusion of the second trial. The 49-year-old diamond merchant is facing charges that are centred around fraudulent use of a credit service offered by the PNB, known as 'letters of undertaking' (LoUs). Modi has denied all the charges and claimed that using LoUs is standard practice in gems trade. (With inputs from PTI)

Nirav Modi's custody extended, trial to begin in September

Floods, landslides: Heavy rainfall causes havoc in Mumbai!

Two days after India's Ministry of Defence(MoD) posted its June report stating that "a violent faceoff incident took place between the two sides on June 15 resulting in casualties on both sides" in the Galwan Valley, the report has vanished from the news section of the website with a "page not found" URL.

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In the report, the defence&nbsp;ministry had stated that "the Chinese side transgressed in the area of Kugrang Nala, Gogra and north bank of Pangong Tso lake on 17-18 May."

"The situation in eastern Ladakh arising from unilateral aggression by China continues to be sensitive and requires close monitoring and prompt action based on evolving situation," the ministry had said in its report.

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On the engagment with China, the report had claimed that "the present standoff is likely to be prolonged" while stating that Chinese aggression had increased along the Line of Actual Control(LAC) especially in the Galwan Valley since May 5.

The report was titled: Chinese aggression on LAC. The link however has gone missing now. In the report, there were also details on order being placed for&nbsp;156 infantry combat vehicles(ICV) with upgraded features for the use of mechanised forces for the Indian Army.

The MoD report also said that ICGS Kanaklata Barua, a Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) was inducted into the Indian Coast Guard on June 15 and was based in Kakinada.

The report had revealed that 30 advanced torpedo decoy system(ATDS) Maareech was placed in June costing Rs 761 crores from Bharat Electronics Limited(BEL).

Two days after India's Ministry of Defence(MoD) posted its June report stating that "a violent faceoff incident took place between the two sides on June 15 resulting in casualties on both sides" in the Galwan Valley, the report has vanished from the news section of the website with a "page not found" URL.

Two days after India's Ministry of Defence(MoD) posted its June report stating that "a violent faceoff incident took place between the two sides on June 15 resulting in casualties on both sides" in the Galwan Valley, the report has vanished from the news section of the website with a "page not found" URL. Also Read - Present India-China standoff likely to be prolonged: Defence ministry report In the report, the defence ministry had stated that "the Chinese side transgressed in the area of Kugrang Nala, Gogra and north bank of Pangong Tso lake on 17-18 May." "The situation in eastern Ladakh arising from unilateral aggression by China continues to be sensitive and requires close monitoring and prompt action based on evolving situation," the ministry had said in its report. On the engagment with China, the report had claimed that "the present standoff is likely to be prolonged" while stating that Chinese aggression had increased along the Line of Actual Control(LAC) especially in the Galwan Valley since May 5. The report was titled: Chinese aggression on LAC. The link however has gone missing now. In the report, there were also details on order being placed for 156 infantry combat vehicles(ICV) with upgraded features for the use of mechanised forces for the Indian Army. The MoD report also said that ICGS Kanaklata Barua, a Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) was inducted into the Indian Coast Guard on June 15 and was based in Kakinada. The report had revealed that 30 advanced torpedo decoy system(ATDS) Maareech was placed in June costing Rs 761 crores from Bharat Electronics Limited(BEL).

India-China standoff: Report claiming 'Chinese aggression on LAC' vanishes from defence ministry website

The Ministry of Defence has officially acknowledged that Chinese soldiers intruded into Indian territory in eastern Ladakh in May.

'China's PLA intruded into Indian Territory in May' reveals MoD document

India on Thursday slammed China for making another attempt to raise the Kashmir issue on Pakistan’s behest at the UN Security Council

'Stop meddling in our internal matters', India slams China for raising Kashmir issue at UNSC

Dr Hiral Tipirneni, an Indian-American emergency room physician, has won&nbsp;the Democratic party primary for the US House of Representatives in the US state of Arizona.

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"I am honoured to be the nominee in Arizona's 6th Congressional district. For nearly a decade, our district has been represented by a DC politician who puts the profits of his special interest corporate donors over positive change that will make life better for working families here in Arizona," Tipirneni said.

Tipirneni was three years old when her family immigrated from India to this country to pursue the American dream.

After their medical residencies, she and her husband, Dr Kishore Tipirneni, chose to build their life in Arizona, where they have lived for over 23 years and raised their three children.

She has been endorsed by top Democratic leaders, including Indian-American Senator from California Kamala Harris.

"Dr Tipirneni has dedicated her career to fighting for her patients as an emergency room physician and cancer research advocate. In Congress, Hiral will fight to ensure every American has quality, affordable health care," Harris said in a recent endorsement.

"She will replace a corrupt Washington insider with a voice for the people," she said 
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Dr Hiral Tipirneni, an Indian-American emergency room physician, has won the Democratic party primary for the US House of Representatives in the US state of Arizona.

Dr Hiral Tipirneni, an Indian-American emergency room physician, has won the Democratic party primary for the US House of Representatives in the US state of Arizona. I’m honored to be the Democratic nominee in #AZ06. My sincere gratitude to the voters, vols, my team & family! New polling shows we’re only down by 3pts to the incumbent! Please chip in $5, $10 or whatever you can today so we can hit the ground running!🏃🏾‍♀️https://t.co/RiAAvaGUOC — Dr. Hiral Tipirneni (@hiral4congress) August 5, 2020 × The seat is said to be a Republican stronghold. I am so grateful for the love and support I have received from folks across Arizona's 6th. And of course, I couldn't do any of this without Kishore, Mira, Anjali, Jalan, Max, & Bruno! 🥰 I'm deeply honored to be the #AZ06 Democratic nominee- now onward to November!💙 pic.twitter.com/Ixfd3cKU1M — Dr. Hiral Tipirneni (@hiral4congress) August 6, 2020 × "I am honoured to be the nominee in Arizona's 6th Congressional district. For nearly a decade, our district has been represented by a DC politician who puts the profits of his special interest corporate donors over positive change that will make life better for working families here in Arizona," Tipirneni said. Tipirneni was three years old when her family immigrated from India to this country to pursue the American dream. After their medical residencies, she and her husband, Dr Kishore Tipirneni, chose to build their life in Arizona, where they have lived for over 23 years and raised their three children. She has been endorsed by top Democratic leaders, including Indian-American Senator from California Kamala Harris. "Dr Tipirneni has dedicated her career to fighting for her patients as an emergency room physician and cancer research advocate. In Congress, Hiral will fight to ensure every American has quality, affordable health care," Harris said in a recent endorsement. "She will replace a corrupt Washington insider with a voice for the people," she said

Indian-American physician Hiral Tipirneni wins Democratic Congressional primary in Arizona

The foundation laying ceremony of the Ram Temple at Ayodhya in India's Uttar Pradesh took place today. PM Modi laid the groundwork, in company of 175 guests.

Live blog: ‘Offering, sacrifice, struggle, resolution led to this historic day’, asserts PM Modi in Ayodhya

Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for Ayodhya from Delhi on Wednesday (August 5) to attend bhoomi pujan of Ram Temple. The grand celebrations for the bhoomi pujan started at 8 am and PM Modi will perform bhoomi pujan at the auspicious time of 12:40 pm.

PM Modi leaves from Delhi for Ayodhya to attend Bhoomi Pujan

A unique&nbsp;decoupling to ensure economic distancing from China is&nbsp;quickly becoming a reality&nbsp;on the world wide web while&nbsp;TikTok&nbsp;has emerged as a flashpoint in the dispute between the various countries of the world and China.

Although&nbsp;ending China’s hegemony in global exports&nbsp;may take some time,&nbsp;India is showing the way to the world how to replace Chinese applications.

In August, India banned the apps following a border clash between soldiers from the two countries, which left 20 Indian soldiers dead. India said the apps pose a threat to its "sovereignty and integrity". China criticised the ban.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/with-indias-tiktok-ban-chinese-parent-company-bytedance-could-lose-up-to-6-billion-309991">With India's TikTok ban, Chinese parent company ByteDance could lose up to $6 billion</a>

The world followed suit, with the United Kingdom almost immediately banning Huawei from the countries 5G network.

The United States opened a probe into tiktok. Australia and Japan, are mulling similar measures.

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Users all across the world are uninstalling these apps. It can be said that&nbsp;India's ban on the TikTok,&nbsp;spelled the downfall of this tech titan.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-bans-59-chinese-apps-including-tiktok-shareit-uc-browser-citing-national-security-309464">India bans 59 Chinese apps including TikTok, Shareit, UC Browser citing national security</a>

In monetary terms, the company could reportedly lose six billion dollars from the ban in India alone. Beyond that, TikTok has lost access to its largest market after the United States. Allegedly, new users of tiktok dropped by 51 percent in March and April.

There was a digital retaliation from netizens in India. Millions of users gave negative ratings to the TikTok app on the Google playstore.&nbsp;The overall rating of TikTok had dropped from 4.5 stars to less than one star within a few days.

Reportedly,&nbsp;there were seven million negative reviews, that were later removed. The app's rating only improved marginally.

While the app received four million new comments, most of them were negative.

Microsoft is in talks with Bytedance,&nbsp;the Chinese company that owns TikTok. If this deal&nbsp;it goes through, it would make TikTok an American company. But&nbsp;only in the country.

For the chinese companies,&nbsp;TikTok has become a case study. The price they will have to pay,&nbsp;for their loyalty to the Communist Party.

India is now going after the entire Chinese tech ecosystem. After tiktok, two more big brands Baidu search and Weibo are now banned in India.

While Baidu is the Chinese alternative to Google,&nbsp;Weibo&nbsp;is the chinese Twitter. A platform that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has left.

In a way, China is getting a taste of its own medicine. It has blocked every foreign tech service from China.

Forced foreign companies to place its servers in the mainland. Beijing compelled firms to tie up with local players. So that, it could censor the content. Those who stood against the censorship, were blocked.

At the same time, China placed tight controls on its own tech companies by bringing in a surveillance law in 2017 that mandates all Chinese owned companies to cooperate with the Communist Party Giving the Chinese state, powers to snoop on a global user base.

After the fall of TikTok,&nbsp;China’s viral creations are staring at tough times ahead.

A unique decoupling to ensure economic distancing from China is quickly becoming a reality on the world wide web while TikTok has emerged as a flashpoint in the dispute between the various countries of the world and China.

A unique decoupling to ensure economic distancing from China is quickly becoming a reality on the world wide web while TikTok has emerged as a flashpoint in the dispute between the various countries of the world and China. Although ending China’s hegemony in global exports may take some time, India is showing the way to the world how to replace Chinese applications. In August, India banned the apps following a border clash between soldiers from the two countries, which left 20 Indian soldiers dead. India said the apps pose a threat to its "sovereignty and integrity". China criticised the ban. Also read: With India's TikTok ban, Chinese parent company ByteDance could lose up to $6 billion The world followed suit, with the United Kingdom almost immediately banning Huawei from the countries 5G network. The United States opened a probe into tiktok. Australia and Japan, are mulling similar measures. Users all across the world are uninstalling these apps. It can be said that India's ban on the TikTok, spelled the downfall of this tech titan. Also read: India bans 59 Chinese apps including TikTok, Shareit, UC Browser citing national security In monetary terms, the company could reportedly lose six billion dollars from the ban in India alone. Beyond that, TikTok has lost access to its largest market after the United States. Allegedly, new users of tiktok dropped by 51 percent in March and April. There was a digital retaliation from netizens in India. Millions of users gave negative ratings to the TikTok app on the Google playstore. The overall rating of TikTok had dropped from 4.5 stars to less than one star within a few days. Reportedly, there were seven million negative reviews, that were later removed. The app's rating only improved marginally. While the app received four million new comments, most of them were negative. Microsoft is in talks with Bytedance, the Chinese company that owns TikTok. If this deal it goes through, it would make TikTok an American company. But only in the country. For the chinese companies, TikTok has become a case study. The price they will have to pay, for their loyalty to the Communist Party. India is now going after the entire Chinese tech ecosystem. After tiktok, two more big brands Baidu search and Weibo are now banned in India. While Baidu is the Chinese alternative to Google, Weibo is the chinese Twitter. A platform that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has left. In a way, China is getting a taste of its own medicine. It has blocked every foreign tech service from China. Forced foreign companies to place its servers in the mainland. Beijing compelled firms to tie up with local players. So that, it could censor the content. Those who stood against the censorship, were blocked. At the same time, China placed tight controls on its own tech companies by bringing in a surveillance law in 2017 that mandates all Chinese owned companies to cooperate with the Communist Party Giving the Chinese state, powers to snoop on a global user base. After the fall of TikTok, China’s viral creations are staring at tough times ahead.

India-China standoff: How India is giving China a taste of its own medicine

As many as 112 patients succumbed to&nbsp;COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu, the highest single day death so far, taking the toll to 4,461 on Wednesday while 5,175 more people tested positive propelling the case count to 2.73 lakh.

Recoveries outnumbered fresh cases with 6,031 people getting discharged from various hospitals, taking the cumulative recoveries to 2,14,815 as the active cases dropped to 54,184, a government bulletin said.

Those who succumbed to the deadly virus included a man and a woman aged 28 and 90 respectively and in total 104 had co- morbidities and eight without other chronic conditions like hypertension or diabetes.

Of the fresh cases, Chennai's share was 1,044 and three nearby districts of Chengelpet, Tiruvallur and Kancheepuram together logged in 1,301 cases going well beyond the state capital's count.

Tamil Nadu's case tally touched 2,73,460 and Chennai accounted for 1,05,004.

As many as 61,166 samples were tested on Wednesday and so far 29,53,561 specimens have been examined, the bulletin said.&nbsp;

(With inputs from PTI)

As many as 112 patients succumbed to COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu, the highest single day death so far, taking the toll to 4,461 on Wednesday while 5,175 more people tested positive propelling the case count to 2.

As many as 112 patients succumbed to COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu, the highest single day death so far, taking the toll to 4,461 on Wednesday while 5,175 more people tested positive propelling the case count to 2.73 lakh. Recoveries outnumbered fresh cases with 6,031 people getting discharged from various hospitals, taking the cumulative recoveries to 2,14,815 as the active cases dropped to 54,184, a government bulletin said. Those who succumbed to the deadly virus included a man and a woman aged 28 and 90 respectively and in total 104 had co- morbidities and eight without other chronic conditions like hypertension or diabetes. Of the fresh cases, Chennai's share was 1,044 and three nearby districts of Chengelpet, Tiruvallur and Kancheepuram together logged in 1,301 cases going well beyond the state capital's count. Tamil Nadu's case tally touched 2,73,460 and Chennai accounted for 1,05,004. As many as 61,166 samples were tested on Wednesday and so far 29,53,561 specimens have been examined, the bulletin said. (With inputs from PTI)

112 patients succumb to COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu

PM Modi will be visiting the 10th-century Hanumangarhi temple in Ayodhya as he prepares to attend the groundbreaking ceremony in the historic city. PM Modi will also be offering prayers at Ram Janmabhoomi after his temple visit ahead of the &nbsp;‘bhoomi pujan’ ceremony.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/live-blog-pm-modi-leaves-for-ayodhya-to-attend-temple-groundbreaking-ceremony-318200">Live Blog:&nbsp;Live blog: PM Modi leaves for Ayodhya to attend temple groundbreaking ceremony</a>

India's prime minister will reportedly be gifted a headgear and a silver crown at Hanumangarhi temple. The temple is enshrined in Hindu consciousness with people of all hues including political leaders having visited it for centuries. A devotee usually visits the Hanuman temple first before visiting the Ram temple.

Watch:

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According to Hindu mythology after Lord Ram returned to Ayodhya, Hanuman began living at the temple, hence the name Hanumangarh.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/in-pictures-temple-remains-and-idol-residues-found-in-ayodhya-300141">In pictures: Temple remains and idol residues found in Ayodhya</a>

The grand temple complex&nbsp;spread over several acres of land and attracts several thousand devotees each day which is located near the Ram Janmabhoomi. The Indian prime minister will perform a puja at the temple along with Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath.

After offering prayers at Hanumangarhi, the prime minister will travel to 'Shree Ram Janmabhoomi' where he will take part in pooja and darshan of 'Bhagwan Shree Ramlala Virajman'.

The Indian prime minister will also plant a Parijat (Indian night jasmine) sapling. The prime minister will also unveil a plaque to mark the laying of the foundation stone and will release a commemorative postage stamp on the 'Shree Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir'.&nbsp; 
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PM Modi will be visiting the 10th-century Hanumangarhi temple in Ayodhya as he prepares to attend the groundbreaking ceremony in the historic city. PM Modi will also be offering prayers at Ram Janmabhoomi after his temple visit ahead of the ‘bhoomi pujan’ ceremony.

PM Modi will be visiting the 10th-century Hanumangarhi temple in Ayodhya as he prepares to attend the groundbreaking ceremony in the historic city. PM Modi will also be offering prayers at Ram Janmabhoomi after his temple visit ahead of the ‘bhoomi pujan’ ceremony. Live Blog: Live blog: PM Modi leaves for Ayodhya to attend temple groundbreaking ceremony India's prime minister will reportedly be gifted a headgear and a silver crown at Hanumangarhi temple. The temple is enshrined in Hindu consciousness with people of all hues including political leaders having visited it for centuries. A devotee usually visits the Hanuman temple first before visiting the Ram temple. Watch: According to Hindu mythology after Lord Ram returned to Ayodhya, Hanuman began living at the temple, hence the name Hanumangarh. In pictures: Temple remains and idol residues found in Ayodhya The grand temple complex spread over several acres of land and attracts several thousand devotees each day which is located near the Ram Janmabhoomi. The Indian prime minister will perform a puja at the temple along with Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath. After offering prayers at Hanumangarhi, the prime minister will travel to 'Shree Ram Janmabhoomi' where he will take part in pooja and darshan of 'Bhagwan Shree Ramlala Virajman'. The Indian prime minister will also plant a Parijat (Indian night jasmine) sapling. The prime minister will also unveil a plaque to mark the laying of the foundation stone and will release a commemorative postage stamp on the 'Shree Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir'.

Why PM Modi will first visit Hanumangarhi temple in Ayodhya

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