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Indian Supreme Court has decided to allow the annual&nbsp;Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri district of Odisha to take place after the Centre moved the SC on Monday.

"The tradition of centuries may not be stopped," the Centre said, asking to allow the yatra without public participation.

Jagannath Rath Yatra is an annual procession in a chariot that takes place annually and&nbsp;is attended by lakhs of people from across the world.

The yatra, which is scheduled for June 23, was earlier cancelled by the Supreme Court.

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However, on Monday morning the Centre moved the SC to take back its decision and allow the procession with few restrictions.

The procession will now take place on Tuesday, June 23, but without the attendance of the general public.

While the procession has been allowed, the SC has made it clear that the court still holds the right to cancel/stop the procession at any given point if the court feels that rules are not being followed and/or the procession is getting out of hands.

The Puri district will have a curfew starting from 9 pm today and will continue till Wednesday 2pm.

"People should not be allowed to participate in the Rath Yatra and the temple area should be barricaded around 3 kilometres. Odisha government has already conducted COVID-19 tests on 1,172 sevayats, which have come negative," said&nbsp;petitioner's lawyer Pranay Kumar Mohapatra.

The procession will be conducted by almost 1,600&nbsp;sevayats, who have already tested negative for coronavirus.

Indian Supreme Court has decided to allow the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri district of Odisha to take place after the Centre moved the SC on Monday. "The tradition of centuries may not be stopped," the Centre said, asking to allow the yatra without public participation.

Indian Supreme Court has decided to allow the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri district of Odisha to take place after the Centre moved the SC on Monday. "The tradition of centuries may not be stopped," the Centre said, asking to allow the yatra without public participation. Jagannath Rath Yatra is an annual procession in a chariot that takes place annually and is attended by lakhs of people from across the world. The yatra, which is scheduled for June 23, was earlier cancelled by the Supreme Court. Also read | 'Lord Jagannath won't forgive us,' says Supreme Court as it stays this year's Rath Yatra However, on Monday morning the Centre moved the SC to take back its decision and allow the procession with few restrictions. The procession will now take place on Tuesday, June 23, but without the attendance of the general public. While the procession has been allowed, the SC has made it clear that the court still holds the right to cancel/stop the procession at any given point if the court feels that rules are not being followed and/or the procession is getting out of hands. The Puri district will have a curfew starting from 9 pm today and will continue till Wednesday 2pm. "People should not be allowed to participate in the Rath Yatra and the temple area should be barricaded around 3 kilometres. Odisha government has already conducted COVID-19 tests on 1,172 sevayats, which have come negative," said petitioner's lawyer Pranay Kumar Mohapatra. The procession will be conducted by almost 1,600 sevayats, who have already tested negative for coronavirus.

Rath yatra: Supreme Court allows Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will join his Chinese and Russian counterparts at a virtual conference of the Russia-India-China trilateral on Tuesday, against the backdrop of New Delhi's frayed ties with Beijing over the Galwan Valley clashes.

As the June 15 incident triggered fears of fresh confrontation between troops of India and China, Russia is learnt to have reached out to both the countries, urging them to resolve the border row through talks.

People familiar with the matter said India was initially reluctant to join the Russia-India-China trilateral foreign ministers' meeting but agreed to participate in it following a request from Moscow, the host of the conference.

Interestingly, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday left for Russia on a three-day visit to attend a military parade in Moscow on June 24 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of victory of the Russian people in the Second World War.

Officials said he will have a series of meetings with top Russian military brass. A senior Chinese leader is also expected to be in Moscow to attend the parade.

India lost 20 Army personnel in the violent hand-to-hand clashes with Chinese troops in Galwan Valley on June 15, in the biggest ever confrontation between the two sides after a gap of 45 years.

In a telephonic conversation with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi June 17, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called the clashes a "premeditated" action by Chinese PLA and said they will have a "serious impact" on the bilateral relationship.

Spokesperson in the Ministry of External Affairs Anurag Srivastava on Thursday confirmed Jaishankar's participation at the RIC meeting.

He said the meeting will deliberate on the coronavirus pandemic as well as issues relating to challenges to the global security and financial stability.

It is unlikely that the border standoff between India and China will figure in the meeting as bilateral issues are usually not discussed under the trilateral format, sources said, citing convention.

"It will be a good opportunity for all the three countries to come together and discuss regional issues in order to synchronise our views to contribute to support regional stability," a senior diplomat told PTI last week on the condition of anonymity.

Russia has already said that India and China should resolve the border dispute through talks and that a constructive relationship between the two countries was important for regional stability.

The three foreign ministers are also expected to deliberate extensively on the evolving political situation in Afghanistan after the US inked a peace deal with the Taliban in February.

The deal provided for the withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan, effectively drawing the curtain on Washington's 18-year war in the country.

The meeting of the RIC foreign ministers is also expected to delve into key connectivity projects in the region including the implementation of the 7,200 km-long International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) linking India, Iran, Afghanistan and Central Asia with Europe. 
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will join his Chinese and Russian counterparts at a virtual conference of the Russia-India-China trilateral on Tuesday, against the backdrop of New Delhi's frayed ties with Beijing over the Galwan Valley clashes.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will join his Chinese and Russian counterparts at a virtual conference of the Russia-India-China trilateral on Tuesday, against the backdrop of New Delhi's frayed ties with Beijing over the Galwan Valley clashes. As the June 15 incident triggered fears of fresh confrontation between troops of India and China, Russia is learnt to have reached out to both the countries, urging them to resolve the border row through talks. People familiar with the matter said India was initially reluctant to join the Russia-India-China trilateral foreign ministers' meeting but agreed to participate in it following a request from Moscow, the host of the conference. Interestingly, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday left for Russia on a three-day visit to attend a military parade in Moscow on June 24 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of victory of the Russian people in the Second World War. Officials said he will have a series of meetings with top Russian military brass. A senior Chinese leader is also expected to be in Moscow to attend the parade. India lost 20 Army personnel in the violent hand-to-hand clashes with Chinese troops in Galwan Valley on June 15, in the biggest ever confrontation between the two sides after a gap of 45 years. In a telephonic conversation with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi June 17, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called the clashes a "premeditated" action by Chinese PLA and said they will have a "serious impact" on the bilateral relationship. Spokesperson in the Ministry of External Affairs Anurag Srivastava on Thursday confirmed Jaishankar's participation at the RIC meeting. He said the meeting will deliberate on the coronavirus pandemic as well as issues relating to challenges to the global security and financial stability. It is unlikely that the border standoff between India and China will figure in the meeting as bilateral issues are usually not discussed under the trilateral format, sources said, citing convention. "It will be a good opportunity for all the three countries to come together and discuss regional issues in order to synchronise our views to contribute to support regional stability," a senior diplomat told PTI last week on the condition of anonymity. Russia has already said that India and China should resolve the border dispute through talks and that a constructive relationship between the two countries was important for regional stability. The three foreign ministers are also expected to deliberate extensively on the evolving political situation in Afghanistan after the US inked a peace deal with the Taliban in February. The deal provided for the withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan, effectively drawing the curtain on Washington's 18-year war in the country. The meeting of the RIC foreign ministers is also expected to delve into key connectivity projects in the region including the implementation of the 7,200 km-long International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) linking India, Iran, Afghanistan and Central Asia with Europe.

Jaishankar to join Chinese, Russian foreign ministers at RIC meet on June 23

The Delhi High Court on Monday extended the interim bail of 2,961 undertrial prisoners by 45 days to de-congest jails during the coronavirus pandemic.

A bench of Justices Siddharth Mridul and Talwant Singh passed the order in view of a high-power committee's recommendation that it would be dangerous to send the prisoners back to jail as the risk still remains high.

The court said the interim bail of these undertrials is extended by 45 days from the date of expiry of the relief on the same terms and conditions and listed the matter for further hearing on August 4.

The committee, headed by Justice Hima Kohli, in its June 20 meeting said since there was no certainty when the threat of pandemic shall be over and requirement of social distancing no longer necessary, the interim bail of under-trial prisoners (UTPs) needs to be extended for a further period of 45 days from the date their respective interim bail is expiring.

During the hearing, Delhi government standing Counsel Rahul Mehra and advocate Chaitanya Gosain, appearing for the prison authorities, said they have no objection to the extension of bail.

"Accordingly, it is ordered that the interim bails for a period of 45 days granted to 2,961 UTPs, in view of the recommendations of HPC are hereby extended by another period of 45 days from the date of their respective expiry of interim bails on the same terms and conditions," the bench said.

It also directed the Director General (Prisons) to ensure that the order was conveyed to all 2,961 under-trial prisoners (UTPs) by telephone and other available modes.

During the hearing,Delhi State Legal Services Authority (DSLSA) member secretary Kanwal Jeet Arora submitted that the situation was the same and it was not possible to take the undertrials back in jail at this time and urged the court to further extend the relief period.

Director General (Prisons) Sandeep Goel said before the process of de-congesting jails began, there were 18,000 inmates in jail against the holding capacity of 10,000.

After decongestion, though the jails population is still more than the holding capacity but it has reduced to 13,677 which is a great relief.

The committee, which was formed on the order of the Supreme Court to lay down guidelines to decongest jails and prevent the spread of the coronavirus, was also of the view that moving a separate application on behalf of each of the 2,961 UTPs would be "cumbersome" and lead to wastage of judicial time.

Therefore, it had recommended that the high court be requested to pass a judicial order to extend the interim bail of the prisoners by 45 days.

The matter was placed before Chief Justice D N Patel, who on May 7 issued verbal directions to set up the bench on Saturday, May 9.

The Delhi High Court on Monday extended the interim bail of 2,961 undertrial prisoners by 45 days to de-congest jails during the coronavirus pandemic. A bench of Justices Siddharth Mridul and Talwant Singh passed the order in view of a high-power committee's recommendation that it would be dangerous to send the prisoners back to jail as the risk still remains high.

The Delhi High Court on Monday extended the interim bail of 2,961 undertrial prisoners by 45 days to de-congest jails during the coronavirus pandemic. A bench of Justices Siddharth Mridul and Talwant Singh passed the order in view of a high-power committee's recommendation that it would be dangerous to send the prisoners back to jail as the risk still remains high. The court said the interim bail of these undertrials is extended by 45 days from the date of expiry of the relief on the same terms and conditions and listed the matter for further hearing on August 4. The committee, headed by Justice Hima Kohli, in its June 20 meeting said since there was no certainty when the threat of pandemic shall be over and requirement of social distancing no longer necessary, the interim bail of under-trial prisoners (UTPs) needs to be extended for a further period of 45 days from the date their respective interim bail is expiring. During the hearing, Delhi government standing Counsel Rahul Mehra and advocate Chaitanya Gosain, appearing for the prison authorities, said they have no objection to the extension of bail. "Accordingly, it is ordered that the interim bails for a period of 45 days granted to 2,961 UTPs, in view of the recommendations of HPC are hereby extended by another period of 45 days from the date of their respective expiry of interim bails on the same terms and conditions," the bench said. It also directed the Director General (Prisons) to ensure that the order was conveyed to all 2,961 under-trial prisoners (UTPs) by telephone and other available modes. During the hearing,Delhi State Legal Services Authority (DSLSA) member secretary Kanwal Jeet Arora submitted that the situation was the same and it was not possible to take the undertrials back in jail at this time and urged the court to further extend the relief period. Director General (Prisons) Sandeep Goel said before the process of de-congesting jails began, there were 18,000 inmates in jail against the holding capacity of 10,000. After decongestion, though the jails population is still more than the holding capacity but it has reduced to 13,677 which is a great relief. The committee, which was formed on the order of the Supreme Court to lay down guidelines to decongest jails and prevent the spread of the coronavirus, was also of the view that moving a separate application on behalf of each of the 2,961 UTPs would be "cumbersome" and lead to wastage of judicial time. Therefore, it had recommended that the high court be requested to pass a judicial order to extend the interim bail of the prisoners by 45 days. The matter was placed before Chief Justice D N Patel, who on May 7 issued verbal directions to set up the bench on Saturday, May 9.

COVID-19: Delhi High Court extends by 45 days interim bail of 2,961 under-trial prisoners to de-congest jails

The BJP's Jammu and Kashmir unit on Monday demanded a judicial probe into the death of two relatives of a COVID-19 patient who passed away here last week, stating that the party was seriously concerned about repeated negligence by government officials.

The Jammu district administration had already ordered a magisterial probe into the death of Vimal Zadoo and his cousin brother Vipan Zadoo on Thursday during the cremation of their uncle who died a day earlier after testing positive.

The demand for a judicial probe was made by the BJP in a memorandum submitted to Lt Governor G C Murmu by a five-member delegation of senior party leaders, including General Secretary Vibodh Gupta, former minister Sat Sharma and party vice president Narinder Singh, a BJP spokesperson said.

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The memorandum, signed by Gupta, alleged that a section of the administration is demonstrating its "insensitivity" and "disrespect" for not only common people but also the dead and their families as was witnessed in the case of the death of two family members accompanying the body of a COVID-19 patient for his last rites.

"People are justifiably angry and expect accountability and transparency in handling of the situation. The district administration, Jammu in an effort to hush up the case and protect the guilty announced a magisterial probe to be conducted by officials who are actually responsible for the mishap," the memorandum read, advocating judicial inquiry into the incident to ensure justice to the aggrieved family.

The BJP said the people responsible for the negligence should be immediately suspended and guilty punished both in Jammu and also in Kathua district, where a 47-year-old man died at a quarantine centre on Sunday.

The party demanded an ex-gratia relief of Rs 15 Lakh along with a government job to the kin of the deceased, besides accommodation to the widow of one of the deceased of Jammu.

The memorandum also suggested the administration to notify cremation grounds to be used for the last rites of a COVID-19 patient for avoiding last moment hustle.

"This pandemic may continue for a longer period and we should prepare ourselves for a long and cautious fight against it," it said, adding that there was an urgent need to review the preparation at the highest level.

The BJP's Jammu and Kashmir unit on Monday demanded a judicial probe into the death of two relatives of a COVID-19 patient who passed away here last week, stating that the party was seriously concerned about repeated negligence by government officials.

The BJP's Jammu and Kashmir unit on Monday demanded a judicial probe into the death of two relatives of a COVID-19 patient who passed away here last week, stating that the party was seriously concerned about repeated negligence by government officials. The Jammu district administration had already ordered a magisterial probe into the death of Vimal Zadoo and his cousin brother Vipan Zadoo on Thursday during the cremation of their uncle who died a day earlier after testing positive. The demand for a judicial probe was made by the BJP in a memorandum submitted to Lt Governor G C Murmu by a five-member delegation of senior party leaders, including General Secretary Vibodh Gupta, former minister Sat Sharma and party vice president Narinder Singh, a BJP spokesperson said. Also read| ammu & Kashmir: 3 terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in Srinagar The memorandum, signed by Gupta, alleged that a section of the administration is demonstrating its "insensitivity" and "disrespect" for not only common people but also the dead and their families as was witnessed in the case of the death of two family members accompanying the body of a COVID-19 patient for his last rites. "People are justifiably angry and expect accountability and transparency in handling of the situation. The district administration, Jammu in an effort to hush up the case and protect the guilty announced a magisterial probe to be conducted by officials who are actually responsible for the mishap," the memorandum read, advocating judicial inquiry into the incident to ensure justice to the aggrieved family. The BJP said the people responsible for the negligence should be immediately suspended and guilty punished both in Jammu and also in Kathua district, where a 47-year-old man died at a quarantine centre on Sunday. The party demanded an ex-gratia relief of Rs 15 Lakh along with a government job to the kin of the deceased, besides accommodation to the widow of one of the deceased of Jammu. The memorandum also suggested the administration to notify cremation grounds to be used for the last rites of a COVID-19 patient for avoiding last moment hustle. "This pandemic may continue for a longer period and we should prepare ourselves for a long and cautious fight against it," it said, adding that there was an urgent need to review the preparation at the highest level.

BJP demands judicial probe into death of two kin of COVID-19 victim in Jammu

The number of coronavirus positive cases on per lakh people in India is one of the lowest in the world despite its high population density, and the recovery rate has now reached almost 56 per cent, the Union health ministry said on Monday.&nbsp;

For every one lakh population, there are 30.04 coronavirus cases in India, while the global average is over three times at 114.67, the ministry said, referring to the WHO Situation Report 153, dated June 21.

With record 445 deaths and 14,821 new COVID-19 positive cases in the last 24 hours, the total number of cases in India stands at 4, 25,282, according to Ministry of Health.

Among the total number of cases, 1, 74,387 are active cases while 2, 37,196 cured/discharged/migrated and 13699 deaths have been recorded so far, the ministry said.&nbsp;

The number of patients recovering from COVID-19 continues to increase in India. The recovery rate has further improved to 55.49 per cent amongst COVID-19 patients," the Ministry said in a statement said on Sunday.

Meanwhile, Goa on Monday reported its first death due to COVID-19.

An 85-year-old woman from Morlem in North Goa, who was diagnosed with coronavirus, has succumbed to the infection in the hospital.

(With inputs from agencies)

The number of coronavirus positive cases on per lakh people in India is one of the lowest in the world despite its high population density, and the recovery rate has now reached almost 56 per cent, the Union health ministry said on Monday.

The number of coronavirus positive cases on per lakh people in India is one of the lowest in the world despite its high population density, and the recovery rate has now reached almost 56 per cent, the Union health ministry said on Monday. For every one lakh population, there are 30.04 coronavirus cases in India, while the global average is over three times at 114.67, the ministry said, referring to the WHO Situation Report 153, dated June 21. With record 445 deaths and 14,821 new COVID-19 positive cases in the last 24 hours, the total number of cases in India stands at 4, 25,282, according to Ministry of Health. Among the total number of cases, 1, 74,387 are active cases while 2, 37,196 cured/discharged/migrated and 13699 deaths have been recorded so far, the ministry said. The number of patients recovering from COVID-19 continues to increase in India. The recovery rate has further improved to 55.49 per cent amongst COVID-19 patients," the Ministry said in a statement said on Sunday. Meanwhile, Goa on Monday reported its first death due to COVID-19. An 85-year-old woman from Morlem in North Goa, who was diagnosed with coronavirus, has succumbed to the infection in the hospital. (With inputs from agencies)

India’s Covid-19 cases per lakh population one of the lowest globally: Union health ministry

Maharashtra has put on hold three initial investment proposals from Chinese companies worth 50 billion rupees ($658 million), a state minister said on Monday, after a deadly border clash between the two nuclear-armed nations last week.&nbsp;

The decision by the state government of Maharashtra, home to India's financial capital of Mumbai, comes days after it signed the investment agreements with the three Chinese companies, including Great Wall Motor Co.

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"In the current environment we will wait for the federal government to announce a clear policy regarding these projects," Maharashtra's industries minister, Subhash Desai said in a statement, adding that the agreements, however, are not being cancelled.

India said last Tuesday 20 of its soldiers had been killed in clashes with Chinese troops at a disputed border site, in a major escalation of a weeks-long standoff between the two Asian giants in the western Himalayas.

Maharashtra has put on hold three initial investment proposals from Chinese companies worth 50 billion rupees ($658 million), a state minister said on Monday, after a deadly border clash between the two nuclear-armed nations last week.

Maharashtra has put on hold three initial investment proposals from Chinese companies worth 50 billion rupees ($658 million), a state minister said on Monday, after a deadly border clash between the two nuclear-armed nations last week. The decision by the state government of Maharashtra, home to India's financial capital of Mumbai, comes days after it signed the investment agreements with the three Chinese companies, including Great Wall Motor Co. Also read: In communication with India, says China but refrains from revealing causalities in border clash "In the current environment we will wait for the federal government to announce a clear policy regarding these projects," Maharashtra's industries minister, Subhash Desai said in a statement, adding that the agreements, however, are not being cancelled. India said last Tuesday 20 of its soldiers had been killed in clashes with Chinese troops at a disputed border site, in a major escalation of a weeks-long standoff between the two Asian giants in the western Himalayas.

Maharashtra puts three Chinese investment proposals on hold after deadly border clash

Gold prices in India today extended gains, hitting a new high amid a global rally.

Gold prices today surge to record high in India

Petrol price on Monday was hiked by 33 paise per litre and diesel by 58 paise to take retail rates to record high as the oil companies increased prices for the 16th day in a row.

India: Petrol, diesel price at new high after 16th price hike in a row

The Tibetan government in exile has warned that the region faces bleak future under Chinese expansionist policy.

Speaking to WION's principal diplomatic correspondent Siddhant Sibbal, President of the Tibetan government in exile Lobsang Sangay said Beijing has been following a policy of co-optation which means buying of elites especially in countries like Nepal.

He said, “The way Tibet was occupied, first they said they will build a road from china to Tibet this will bring prosperity to Tibetans. Once they build the road, they brought in trucks, tanks, guns and soon they occupied us."

On Hong Kong's security law, he said, Tibet was the first victim of the Chinese security law and if India plans to resolve its border issue with China, Tibet should be resolved first.

WION: China has been increasingly combative amidst COVID, why so? 
Lobsang Sangay: China is facing a lot of pressure, especially external pressure because WHO members have passed a resolution to investigate the COVID crisis which originated in China and then they get blamed they tried to hide the spread of COVID initially from 3 weeks to 6 weeks. The whole world lost that time. Time to prepare to deal with COVID pandemic, so they getting blamed. COVID has impacted the global economy. All the countries in the world, are negatively impacted and they lost so much because of COVID. China is coming under pressure and trying to distract the international community --with specific countries from the South China Sea to the East China Sea to border with India. China is trying to distract it by with all this incursions and tragedy. So our condolences to all those family members to all those Jawans who died. &nbsp;&nbsp; 
&nbsp;&nbsp; 
WION: Increased tension between India and China. How do you see the development? 
Lobsang Sangay: For the last 60 years, we have been repeating this as a mantra and it’s a fact that, if you look at the map of China, the Han Chinese populated territory is only 40% of the area, rest 60% include Tibet--which is one-fifth of Tibet, Xinjiang, Inner Mongolia, Manchuria and all that. If you look at the Chinese empire it has expanded because of invasion and encroachment. After the occupation of Tibet, in the 60s, Chinese leaders have said Tibet is the Palm, now they have to go for 5 fingers--Ladakh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh. So in 2017, you have Doklam incident that borders Sikkim and Bhutan and then now you have in Ladakh. This is all part of the grand, long term expansionist strategy which they had and implementing now. It has turned violent in a recent case in Ladakh.

WION: Suggest to Nepal you would like to give? 
Lobsang Sangay: To Nepal and all the neighbouring countries, we have been saying the same thing. The way Tibet was occupied, first they said they will build a road from china to Tibet this will bring prosperity to Tibetans. Once they build the road, they brought in trucks, tanks, guns and soon they occupied us. In the process, they have a very shrewd strategy, which is called elite co-optation--which is to buy off all the elites. Go after your political leaders, your business leaders, intellectuals, your journalist, and your Dharmic leaders. They buy of each of the sectors of the community which are elite at the top. So when the actual occupation happens, you realise that elite in the country is divided, one supporting china and one supporting own country. In all the neighbouring countries, this is the process, the strategy which they implement. They implemented in Tibet 60 years ago, they implementing it now in Nepal and all the countries around the world. Blueprint they use in Tibet, they used around the world including in Nepal. This is taking place in Nepal. What happened to Tibet, can happen to India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. Learn from us, be careful.&nbsp;

WION: You saying China buying Nepal's elite? 
Lobsang Sangay: They do it everywhere. They do it in Europe, they do it Australia. The former FM of Austalia is the biggest consultant in support of the Chinese govt. You go to Europe, so many European countries--where former ministers are the best spokespersons defending china, being an advocate for Chinese investment, relationship with china. When you see this happening, in rich countries around the world, in Nepal, you won't be surprised they making efforts even in India. They do it all the time.&nbsp;

WION: Option in front of New Delhi to deal with China? Is a military option available? 
Lobsang Sangay: The military option should be the last option and should be the last option. We believe and advocate in Ahimsa, non-violence. We advocate dialogue is the best way to solve any issue. We have to defend, your own country internally. Elite co-optation is taking place, with less success perhaps in India, but they do it. They try to influence and give propaganda. This is how they encroach within though the co-optation process. So India has to be very careful if these things are taking place or not.

WION: What is the future of Tibet? 
Lobsang Sangay: Chinese are very powerful, economically, militarily we are weaker in that sense. They have destroyed 98% of monasteries and nunneries. They banned the practice of Buddhism in Tibetan plateau. 60 years have passed, Tibetan Buddhism has spread across the world. We have to rebuild major monasteries in exile, mainly in India. Now Buddism is back in Tibet in private social space, govt policy is still to destroy Buddhism. But if look as whole Buddhism is back in Tibet. This shows despite the efforts to wipe out Tibetan civilization we are back practising Tibetan Buddhism, wearing our own dress, eating our own food and Tibetan sense of identity is very strong in Tibet.60 Years later, we are still strong internally and externally because we have support across the world. Support is getting strong, from the European Parliament to the US. Chinese govt manipulated us into occupation and we have been the best spokesperson. Our future is hopeful.&nbsp;

WION: How will support New Delhi, do you see your role? 
Lobsang Sangay: Our role has been clear. We have been saying the same thing, China says Tibet is its core issue, very important issue. India should say, Tibet, is a core issue for them, for the geopolitical issue. There was never border between India and China, it was a border between India and Tibet. Let us go back to 1940-50 you did not need policemen now you need battalions, regiments. India is spending billions of dollars, which was not necessary. Tibet acted as a buffer zone, it was the demilitarized border. If you solve the issue of Tibet, you can address the border issue. Awareness about Tibet is very minimal in India. If you go to America or Europe, there are Tibetan studies programme but in India how many major Indian universities have such a programme. Like 2017, Doklam incident, it’s a Tibetian word. Not many expertises know that. You have to create awareness among the general population, at least students and intellectuals should know what happened to Tibet so that you are better prepared. You must have such a programme at the university level.

WION: You saying India should junk one China policy? 
Lobsang Sangay: One China policy was created for Taiwan because they have one china and 2 interpretation. Under this umbrella, Tibet and Hong Kong and other issues are put in. People in Taiwan, including the ambassador of Taiwan to India has said it is time for India to review one china policy. Taiwan, the main target is saying so, Indian govt should look into it why Taiwan is saying so.

WION: What would you say about Hong Kong? 
Lobsang Sangay: People in Hong Kong advocating basic freedom, basic human right--right to freedom of speech, right to assembly, right to democracy. On national security, the law has been imposed. We are the first victims of national security law. So many security laws have been passed in Tibet, each time security law is passed, it essentially means security is more important than individual freedom, freedom of speech, unity more important than diversity. We have seen this in Tibet, people of Hong Kong should study the origin of security law in Tibet and how it is being interpreted now, explained one way and exploited. You have to issue of Tibet to understand the mindset and manipulation of the Chinese govt. Be it India, Nepal or Hong Kong. People need to pay issue. Explain Tibet is a zone of peace, demilitarized zone.&nbsp;

WION: Hopeful the grand building behind you the Potala place, you will be able to enter it one day? 
Lobsang Sangay: That is why I am sitting next to the building with the national flag. This is our symbol, our peaceful, non-violent movement led by his holiness 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet. One day soon, you will see us back in Tibet and his holiness Dalai Lama in the Potala Building.

The Tibetan government in exile has warned that the region faces bleak future under Chinese expansionist policy. Speaking to WION's principal diplomatic correspondent Siddhant Sibbal, President of the Tibetan government in exile Lobsang Sangay said Beijing has been following a policy of co-optation which means buying of elites especially in countries like Nepal.

The Tibetan government in exile has warned that the region faces bleak future under Chinese expansionist policy. Speaking to WION's principal diplomatic correspondent Siddhant Sibbal, President of the Tibetan government in exile Lobsang Sangay said Beijing has been following a policy of co-optation which means buying of elites especially in countries like Nepal. He said, “The way Tibet was occupied, first they said they will build a road from china to Tibet this will bring prosperity to Tibetans. Once they build the road, they brought in trucks, tanks, guns and soon they occupied us." On Hong Kong's security law, he said, Tibet was the first victim of the Chinese security law and if India plans to resolve its border issue with China, Tibet should be resolved first. WION: China has been increasingly combative amidst COVID, why so? Lobsang Sangay: China is facing a lot of pressure, especially external pressure because WHO members have passed a resolution to investigate the COVID crisis which originated in China and then they get blamed they tried to hide the spread of COVID initially from 3 weeks to 6 weeks. The whole world lost that time. Time to prepare to deal with COVID pandemic, so they getting blamed. COVID has impacted the global economy. All the countries in the world, are negatively impacted and they lost so much because of COVID. China is coming under pressure and trying to distract the international community --with specific countries from the South China Sea to the East China Sea to border with India. China is trying to distract it by with all this incursions and tragedy. So our condolences to all those family members to all those Jawans who died. WION: Increased tension between India and China. How do you see the development? Lobsang Sangay: For the last 60 years, we have been repeating this as a mantra and it’s a fact that, if you look at the map of China, the Han Chinese populated territory is only 40% of the area, rest 60% include Tibet--which is one-fifth of Tibet, Xinjiang, Inner Mongolia, Manchuria and all that. If you look at the Chinese empire it has expanded because of invasion and encroachment. After the occupation of Tibet, in the 60s, Chinese leaders have said Tibet is the Palm, now they have to go for 5 fingers--Ladakh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh. So in 2017, you have Doklam incident that borders Sikkim and Bhutan and then now you have in Ladakh. This is all part of the grand, long term expansionist strategy which they had and implementing now. It has turned violent in a recent case in Ladakh. WION: Suggest to Nepal you would like to give? Lobsang Sangay: To Nepal and all the neighbouring countries, we have been saying the same thing. The way Tibet was occupied, first they said they will build a road from china to Tibet this will bring prosperity to Tibetans. Once they build the road, they brought in trucks, tanks, guns and soon they occupied us. In the process, they have a very shrewd strategy, which is called elite co-optation--which is to buy off all the elites. Go after your political leaders, your business leaders, intellectuals, your journalist, and your Dharmic leaders. They buy of each of the sectors of the community which are elite at the top. So when the actual occupation happens, you realise that elite in the country is divided, one supporting china and one supporting own country. In all the neighbouring countries, this is the process, the strategy which they implement. They implemented in Tibet 60 years ago, they implementing it now in Nepal and all the countries around the world. Blueprint they use in Tibet, they used around the world including in Nepal. This is taking place in Nepal. What happened to Tibet, can happen to India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. Learn from us, be careful. WION: You saying China buying Nepal's elite? Lobsang Sangay: They do it everywhere. They do it in Europe, they do it Australia. The former FM of Austalia is the biggest consultant in support of the Chinese govt. You go to Europe, so many European countries--where former ministers are the best spokespersons defending china, being an advocate for Chinese investment, relationship with china. When you see this happening, in rich countries around the world, in Nepal, you won't be surprised they making efforts even in India. They do it all the time. WION: Option in front of New Delhi to deal with China? Is a military option available? Lobsang Sangay: The military option should be the last option and should be the last option. We believe and advocate in Ahimsa, non-violence. We advocate dialogue is the best way to solve any issue. We have to defend, your own country internally. Elite co-optation is taking place, with less success perhaps in India, but they do it. They try to influence and give propaganda. This is how they encroach within though the co-optation process. So India has to be very careful if these things are taking place or not. WION: What is the future of Tibet? Lobsang Sangay: Chinese are very powerful, economically, militarily we are weaker in that sense. They have destroyed 98% of monasteries and nunneries. They banned the practice of Buddhism in Tibetan plateau. 60 years have passed, Tibetan Buddhism has spread across the world. We have to rebuild major monasteries in exile, mainly in India. Now Buddism is back in Tibet in private social space, govt policy is still to destroy Buddhism. But if look as whole Buddhism is back in Tibet. This shows despite the efforts to wipe out Tibetan civilization we are back practising Tibetan Buddhism, wearing our own dress, eating our own food and Tibetan sense of identity is very strong in Tibet.60 Years later, we are still strong internally and externally because we have support across the world. Support is getting strong, from the European Parliament to the US. Chinese govt manipulated us into occupation and we have been the best spokesperson. Our future is hopeful. WION: How will support New Delhi, do you see your role? Lobsang Sangay: Our role has been clear. We have been saying the same thing, China says Tibet is its core issue, very important issue. India should say, Tibet, is a core issue for them, for the geopolitical issue. There was never border between India and China, it was a border between India and Tibet. Let us go back to 1940-50 you did not need policemen now you need battalions, regiments. India is spending billions of dollars, which was not necessary. Tibet acted as a buffer zone, it was the demilitarized border. If you solve the issue of Tibet, you can address the border issue. Awareness about Tibet is very minimal in India. If you go to America or Europe, there are Tibetan studies programme but in India how many major Indian universities have such a programme. Like 2017, Doklam incident, it’s a Tibetian word. Not many expertises know that. You have to create awareness among the general population, at least students and intellectuals should know what happened to Tibet so that you are better prepared. You must have such a programme at the university level. WION: You saying India should junk one China policy? Lobsang Sangay: One China policy was created for Taiwan because they have one china and 2 interpretation. Under this umbrella, Tibet and Hong Kong and other issues are put in. People in Taiwan, including the ambassador of Taiwan to India has said it is time for India to review one china policy. Taiwan, the main target is saying so, Indian govt should look into it why Taiwan is saying so. WION: What would you say about Hong Kong? Lobsang Sangay: People in Hong Kong advocating basic freedom, basic human right--right to freedom of speech, right to assembly, right to democracy. On national security, the law has been imposed. We are the first victims of national security law. So many security laws have been passed in Tibet, each time security law is passed, it essentially means security is more important than individual freedom, freedom of speech, unity more important than diversity. We have seen this in Tibet, people of Hong Kong should study the origin of security law in Tibet and how it is being interpreted now, explained one way and exploited. You have to issue of Tibet to understand the mindset and manipulation of the Chinese govt. Be it India, Nepal or Hong Kong. People need to pay issue. Explain Tibet is a zone of peace, demilitarized zone. WION: Hopeful the grand building behind you the Potala place, you will be able to enter it one day? Lobsang Sangay: That is why I am sitting next to the building with the national flag. This is our symbol, our peaceful, non-violent movement led by his holiness 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet. One day soon, you will see us back in Tibet and his holiness Dalai Lama in the Potala Building.

Tibetan govt in exile warns of Chinese expansionist policy in the region; says Beijing buying elites in Nepal

The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) is set to conduct a sero-surveillance study in all 11 districts of Delhi focusing on as many as 20,000 households on a random basis including individuals below 18 years of age. The survey is expected to start by this week in the national capital.

A central government panel which was constituted on the directions of the Union Home Minister Amit Shah has recommended complete sero-surveillance in the city to detect the trend of COVID-19 infection in the population of Delhi.

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"It is a population proportion based sero-survey which we are going to start by Thursday or Friday. The result of the sero-survey will let us know how much of the Delhi population has been exposed to the virus and whether they have developed immunity against COVID19," a senior government official informed ANI.

Recently, a Delhi government panel had projected the surge of at least one lakh cases by June end. It also projected five lakh cases in the city by the end of July.

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"ICMR`s sero-survey already reported 9-10 per cent of the prevalence of coronavirus in the South-East district where COVID-19 cases were in large numbers. The survey in 11 districts of Delhi includes -- South-East, Central, North, South, North-East, West, Shahdara, East, New Delhi, North-West, South-West -- have containment zones and positive COVID-19 cases."

The survey will involve the collection of blood samples from selected individuals. Authorities are planning to use CLIA kits to evaluate the sample to detect the presence of antibodies.

"Our strategy is to conduct this sero-survey is almost complete. We are finalising it," said the official.

NCDC will conduct the survey in collaboration with the state health department and under the close monitoring of the Central government.

Till date, Delhi has reported about 59,746 COVID19 cases and the virus has claimed atleast 2,175 lives.According to the union health ministry, the death toll has touched 13,699 while the number of positive cases rose to 4,25,282 on Monday.

The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) is set to conduct a sero-surveillance study in all 11 districts of Delhi focusing on as many as 20,000 households on a random basis including individuals below 18 years of age.

The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) is set to conduct a sero-surveillance study in all 11 districts of Delhi focusing on as many as 20,000 households on a random basis including individuals below 18 years of age. The survey is expected to start by this week in the national capital. A central government panel which was constituted on the directions of the Union Home Minister Amit Shah has recommended complete sero-surveillance in the city to detect the trend of COVID-19 infection in the population of Delhi. Also read| Recovery rate is 55.77% among COVID-19 patients in India: Ministry of health "It is a population proportion based sero-survey which we are going to start by Thursday or Friday. The result of the sero-survey will let us know how much of the Delhi population has been exposed to the virus and whether they have developed immunity against COVID19," a senior government official informed ANI. Recently, a Delhi government panel had projected the surge of at least one lakh cases by June end. It also projected five lakh cases in the city by the end of July. Also read| Tamil Nadu reports a highest single-day spike of 2,532 covid-19 cases, tally nears 60,000-mark "ICMR`s sero-survey already reported 9-10 per cent of the prevalence of coronavirus in the South-East district where COVID-19 cases were in large numbers. The survey in 11 districts of Delhi includes -- South-East, Central, North, South, North-East, West, Shahdara, East, New Delhi, North-West, South-West -- have containment zones and positive COVID-19 cases." The survey will involve the collection of blood samples from selected individuals. Authorities are planning to use CLIA kits to evaluate the sample to detect the presence of antibodies. "Our strategy is to conduct this sero-survey is almost complete. We are finalising it," said the official. NCDC will conduct the survey in collaboration with the state health department and under the close monitoring of the Central government. Till date, Delhi has reported about 59,746 COVID19 cases and the virus has claimed atleast 2,175 lives.According to the union health ministry, the death toll has touched 13,699 while the number of positive cases rose to 4,25,282 on Monday.

NCDC to conduct sero-surveillance study focusing on 20,000 households in Delhi

The Indian Army has made a significant change in Rules of Engagement (ROE) after the Galway Valley skirmish that left 20 Indian soldiers dead. It has now given “complete freedom of action” to commanders deployed along the contested Line of Actual Control (LAC) to “handle situations at the tactical level.”

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India has crossed the grim figure of 400,000 infections so far and more than 15,413 cases were reported in the last 24-hours. Watch report.

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Nepal has yet again contested its international border with India and this time the area of contention happens to be Nepal border with the Indian state of Bihar. Watch report.

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US President Donald Trump has said that his administration is talking to India and China to help resolve the ongoing disputes. Watch report.

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India and China are holding Corps Commander-level talks at Moldo on the Chinese side of the Line of Actual Control opposite Chushul to discuss the ongoing dispute in Ladakh. Watch report.

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India-China Maj Gen levels talk underway in Moldo: Focus will be de-escalation at various points

As the coronavirus cases continue to climb in the country, Rajasthan on Monday reported 67 new cases in the last 24 hours taking the total number of cases in the state&nbsp;to 14,997, the state health ministry said.

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Odisha reported 143 new coronavirus cases taking the total number of cases in the state to 5,303 including 1562 active cases.

Meanwhile, Goa registered its first coronavirus death after an 85-year-old woman from Morlem who was diagnosed with the virus passed away at a hospital.&nbsp;

Indore in Madhya Pradesh reported 44 new COVID-19 cases with the total number of cases in the district rising to 4,373, including 201 deaths, the health authorities said.

In Jharkhand, 62 new COVID-19 cases were reported with the total number of cases in the state rising to 2089, including 672 active cases. There have been 11 deaths due to the virus in the state.

In Assam, 198 new coronavirus cases were reported in the last 24 hours with the total number of cases rising to 5586, including 2,170 active cases. Nine people have died due to the virus in the state.

(With ANI inputs)

As the coronavirus cases continue to climb in the country, Rajasthan on Monday reported 67 new cases in the last 24 hours taking the total number of cases in the state to 14,997, the state health ministry said.

As the coronavirus cases continue to climb in the country, Rajasthan on Monday reported 67 new cases in the last 24 hours taking the total number of cases in the state to 14,997, the state health ministry said. Also Read: India records 445 deaths, 14,821 new cases in last 24 hours Odisha reported 143 new coronavirus cases taking the total number of cases in the state to 5,303 including 1562 active cases. Meanwhile, Goa registered its first coronavirus death after an 85-year-old woman from Morlem who was diagnosed with the virus passed away at a hospital. Indore in Madhya Pradesh reported 44 new COVID-19 cases with the total number of cases in the district rising to 4,373, including 201 deaths, the health authorities said. In Jharkhand, 62 new COVID-19 cases were reported with the total number of cases in the state rising to 2089, including 672 active cases. There have been 11 deaths due to the virus in the state. In Assam, 198 new coronavirus cases were reported in the last 24 hours with the total number of cases rising to 5586, including 2,170 active cases. Nine people have died due to the virus in the state. (With ANI inputs)

Goa registers first death due to coronavirus

India's two major political parties, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress exchanged a heated war of words following comments made by former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the India-China border crisis in Ladakh.

Singh asked Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure justice for Indian soldiers who lost their lives following a violent face-off with Chinese security personnel at Galwan Valley in Ladakh last week.&nbsp;

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He said that disinformation cannot replace diplomacy or decisive leadership.&nbsp;

"The prime minister must always be mindful of the implications of his words and declarations on our nation's security as also strategic and territorial interests," the former PM said in a statement.

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Singh's comments were endorsed by his senior party member Rahul Gandhi, who in a tweet called the former PM's advice "important", adding "for the betterment of India, I hope the Prime Minister (Narendra Modi) will accept it politely."

The comments were not taken down well by the BJP and its chief JP Nadda asked Congress to stop insulting the armed forces and questioning their bravery.&nbsp;

"You did this post the air strikes and surgical strikes. Please understand the true meaning of national unity, especially in such times. It`s never too late to improve," Nadda said in a tweet.&nbsp;

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In other tweets, he also accused Congress of surrendering 43,000 kms of Indian territory to the Chinese without offering a fight and said Singh "presided over 600 incursions made by China between 2010 to 2013".

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Congress national spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala slammed Nadda for his remarks and asked him to "stop compromising on national security and India's territorial integrity".

"This would be the biggest disservice to our armed forces and our 20 martyrs. Don't buckle down, have the strength to rise to the occasion. We`ll give the government every support," Surjewala, in a tweet, said.

India's two major political parties, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress exchanged a heated war of words following comments made by former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the India-China border crisis in Ladakh.

India's two major political parties, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress exchanged a heated war of words following comments made by former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the India-China border crisis in Ladakh. Singh asked Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure justice for Indian soldiers who lost their lives following a violent face-off with Chinese security personnel at Galwan Valley in Ladakh last week. Also read | Turning 50: Rahul Gandhi, down but not out He said that disinformation cannot replace diplomacy or decisive leadership. "The prime minister must always be mindful of the implications of his words and declarations on our nation's security as also strategic and territorial interests," the former PM said in a statement. पूर्व प्रधानमंत्री डॉ. मनमोहन सिंह जी की महत्वपूर्ण सलाह। भारत की भलाई के लिए, मैं आशा करता हूँ कि PM उनकी बात को विनम्रता से मानेंगे। pic.twitter.com/0QTewzmcyD — Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) June 22, 2020 × Singh's comments were endorsed by his senior party member Rahul Gandhi, who in a tweet called the former PM's advice "important", adding "for the betterment of India, I hope the Prime Minister (Narendra Modi) will accept it politely." The comments were not taken down well by the BJP and its chief JP Nadda asked Congress to stop insulting the armed forces and questioning their bravery. "You did this post the air strikes and surgical strikes. Please understand the true meaning of national unity, especially in such times. It`s never too late to improve," Nadda said in a tweet. Dear Dr. Singh and Congress Party, Please stop insulting our forces repeatedly, questioning their valour. You did this post the air strikes and surgical strikes. Please understand the true meaning of national unity, especially in such times. It’s never too late to improve. — Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) June 22, 2020 × In other tweets, he also accused Congress of surrendering 43,000 kms of Indian territory to the Chinese without offering a fight and said Singh "presided over 600 incursions made by China between 2010 to 2013". One only wishes that Dr. Singh was as worried about Chinese designs when, as PM, he abjectly surrendered hundreds of square kilometres of India’s land to China. He presided over 600 incursions made by China between 2010 to 2013! — Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) June 22, 2020 × Dr. Manmohan Singh belongs to the same party which: Helplessly surrendered over 43,000 KM of Indian territory to the Chinese! During the UPA years saw abject strategic and territorial surrender without a fight. Time and again belittles our forces. — Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) June 22, 2020 × Congress national spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala slammed Nadda for his remarks and asked him to "stop compromising on national security and India's territorial integrity". "This would be the biggest disservice to our armed forces and our 20 martyrs. Don't buckle down, have the strength to rise to the occasion. We`ll give the government every support," Surjewala, in a tweet, said.

BJP, Congress exchange war of words on former PM Manmohan Singh's remarks

Ministry of Health on Monday said that the recovery rate is 55.77% among COVID-19 patients. The WHO Situation Report 153 of 21st June, 2020 shows that India has one of the lowest cases per lakh population in spite of its high population density, the ministry said and added, India’s cases per lakh population are 30.

Ministry of Health on Monday said that the recovery rate is 55.77% among COVID-19 patients. The WHO Situation Report 153 of 21st June, 2020 shows that India has one of the lowest cases per lakh population in spite of its high population density, the ministry said and added, India’s cases per lakh population are 30.04 while the global average is more than its triple at 114.67. Also read: India records 445 deaths, 14,821 new cases in last 24 hours With record 445 deaths and 14,821 new COVID-19 positive cases in the last 24 hours, the total number of cases in India stands at 4,25,282, according to Ministry of Health. Among the total number of cases, 1,74,387 are active cases while 2,37,196 cured/discharged/migrated and 13699 deaths have been recorded so far, the ministry said.

Recovery rate is 55.77% among COVID-19 patients in India: Ministry of health

China foreign ministry in a press conference said it was in communication with India but refrained from giving the number of casulties the PLA had suffered during the border clash with Indian troops last week.

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"Don't have any information to add on the number of casualties faced in Galwan faceoff," the Chinese foreign ministry said.

India and China were involved in clash at Galwan Valley in Ladakh on June 15-16 which led to the death of 20 Indian soldiers, the Indian government had said. China has refused to divulge the number of soldiers killed during the clash even though China's state-run Global Times had said that there were casualties on its side as well.

Meanwhile, reports said that corps commander-level meeting will be held at Moldo on the Chinese side of the Line of Actual Control(LAC) opposite Chushul to discuss the ongoing dispute in Ladakh amid tensions at the border.

Indian Air Force chief Rakesh Badhuria had earlier said that the IAF has "full analysis" of China's strength at the border while asserting that its forces are ready to "handle any contingency that may come up".

"China deploys a fair number of aircraft in this area for their own training it happens every summer but this year the number of deployments have increased, beyond May it increased further," the IAF chief said.

Last week India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that "Nobody has intruded into our borders, nor have any of our posts been taken over by China."

"Our brave soldiers were martyred in Ladakh but they went after teaching a lesson to those who challenged our mother India," PM Modi said.

"India has never accepted any kind of external pressure. Whatever is necessary for national security, construction of infrastructure will be expedited like this in the future also," PM Modi said, adding,"I want to assure you that our Army is not leaving any stone unturned for the security of our nation."

China foreign ministry in a press conference said it was in communication with India but refrained from giving the number of casulties the PLA had suffered during the border clash with Indian troops last week.

China foreign ministry in a press conference said it was in communication with India but refrained from giving the number of casulties the PLA had suffered during the border clash with Indian troops last week. Also Read: India, China military commanders to hold talks along LAC after Galwan Valley clash "Don't have any information to add on the number of casualties faced in Galwan faceoff," the Chinese foreign ministry said. India and China were involved in clash at Galwan Valley in Ladakh on June 15-16 which led to the death of 20 Indian soldiers, the Indian government had said. China has refused to divulge the number of soldiers killed during the clash even though China's state-run Global Times had said that there were casualties on its side as well. Meanwhile, reports said that corps commander-level meeting will be held at Moldo on the Chinese side of the Line of Actual Control(LAC) opposite Chushul to discuss the ongoing dispute in Ladakh amid tensions at the border. Indian Air Force chief Rakesh Badhuria had earlier said that the IAF has "full analysis" of China's strength at the border while asserting that its forces are ready to "handle any contingency that may come up". "China deploys a fair number of aircraft in this area for their own training it happens every summer but this year the number of deployments have increased, beyond May it increased further," the IAF chief said. Last week India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that "Nobody has intruded into our borders, nor have any of our posts been taken over by China." "Our brave soldiers were martyred in Ladakh but they went after teaching a lesson to those who challenged our mother India," PM Modi said. "India has never accepted any kind of external pressure. Whatever is necessary for national security, construction of infrastructure will be expedited like this in the future also," PM Modi said, adding,"I want to assure you that our Army is not leaving any stone unturned for the security of our nation."

In communication with India, says China but refrains from revealing causalities in border clash

An Army jawan was killed on Monday as Pakistani troops opened fire and lobbed mortar shells at forward areas along the Line of Control (LoC) and the International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.

The heavy Pakistani firing and shelling were reported along the LoC in Poonch district's Krishna Ghati sector and Rajouri's Nowshera sector, and along the IB in Kathua district, the officials said.

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An Army jawan, guarding a forward post, was critically injured after being hit by cross-border shelling in Nowshera sector, they said, adding that he succumbed to his injuries later.

He is the fourth Army personnel to be killed in Pakistani firing along the LoC in Rajouri and Poonch this month. Two soldiers were killed in Pakistani firing in Rajouri district on June 4 and 10, while another soldier fell to cross-border firing in Poonch on June 14.

There has been a spurt in Pakistani shelling along the border in Jammu and Kashmir this year with over 2,027 cases of violation of a ceasefire agreement being reported till June 10.

Earlier, a defence spokesman said, "At about 0330 hours today, Pak army initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation by firing of small arms and intense shelling with mortars along LoC in Krishnagati Sector in Poonch district," a defense spokesman said.

"Again at about 0530 hours Pak army initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation in Nowshera sector, district Rajouri," he said.

The Indian Army is retaliating befittingly, he said.

Along the International Border, Pakistani Rangers engaged in heavy firing on forward posts and villages in the Karol Matrai area of Hiranagar sector in Kathua district, an official said.

He said the unprovoked firing from Pakistan started around 1 am and the Border Security Force (BSF) gave a befitting retaliation.

The exchange of fire between the two sides continued till 3.50 am, the official said.

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An Army jawan was killed on Monday as Pakistani troops opened fire and lobbed mortar shells at forward areas along the Line of Control (LoC) and the International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.

An Army jawan was killed on Monday as Pakistani troops opened fire and lobbed mortar shells at forward areas along the Line of Control (LoC) and the International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. The heavy Pakistani firing and shelling were reported along the LoC in Poonch district's Krishna Ghati sector and Rajouri's Nowshera sector, and along the IB in Kathua district, the officials said. Also read | Four terrorists, including a Pakistani, killed by security forces in Srinagar, Kulgam An Army jawan, guarding a forward post, was critically injured after being hit by cross-border shelling in Nowshera sector, they said, adding that he succumbed to his injuries later. He is the fourth Army personnel to be killed in Pakistani firing along the LoC in Rajouri and Poonch this month. Two soldiers were killed in Pakistani firing in Rajouri district on June 4 and 10, while another soldier fell to cross-border firing in Poonch on June 14. There has been a spurt in Pakistani shelling along the border in Jammu and Kashmir this year with over 2,027 cases of violation of a ceasefire agreement being reported till June 10. Earlier, a defence spokesman said, "At about 0330 hours today, Pak army initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation by firing of small arms and intense shelling with mortars along LoC in Krishnagati Sector in Poonch district," a defense spokesman said. "Again at about 0530 hours Pak army initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation in Nowshera sector, district Rajouri," he said. The Indian Army is retaliating befittingly, he said. Along the International Border, Pakistani Rangers engaged in heavy firing on forward posts and villages in the Karol Matrai area of Hiranagar sector in Kathua district, an official said. He said the unprovoked firing from Pakistan started around 1 am and the Border Security Force (BSF) gave a befitting retaliation. The exchange of fire between the two sides continued till 3.50 am, the official said.

Indian soldier martyred as Pakistani troops shell forward areas along LoC, IB in J&K 

The Centre on Monday told the Supreme Court that the historic Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra in Puri can be allowed to be held this year without public participation in view of the coronavirus pandemic.

"The tradition of centuries may not be stopped," the Centre said, while seeking modification of the apex court's June 18 order staying the yatra.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/lord-jagannath-wont-forgive-us-says-supreme-court-as-it-stays-this-years-rath-yatra-306803">'Lord Jagannath won't forgive us,' says Supreme Court as it stays this year's Rath Yatra</a>

"It is a matter of faith for crores. If Lord Jagannath will not come out tomorrow, he cannot come out for 12 years as per traditions," Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, who mentioned the matter before a bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra, said.

The state government can impose curfew for a day, Mehta said.

The Odisha government also supported the Centre's stand in the apex court, which is likely to hear the modification plea during the day itself.

The Puri Rath Yatra is attended by lakhs of people from across the world and is scheduled from June 23.

The apex court had on June 18 said that in the interest of public health and safety of citizens, this year's Rath Yatra, cannot be allowed and that "Lord Jagannath won't forgive us if we allow" it.&nbsp;

The Centre on Monday told the Supreme Court that the historic Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra in Puri can be allowed to be held this year without public participation in view of the coronavirus pandemic.

The Centre on Monday told the Supreme Court that the historic Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra in Puri can be allowed to be held this year without public participation in view of the coronavirus pandemic. "The tradition of centuries may not be stopped," the Centre said, while seeking modification of the apex court's June 18 order staying the yatra. Also read | 'Lord Jagannath won't forgive us,' says Supreme Court as it stays this year's Rath Yatra "It is a matter of faith for crores. If Lord Jagannath will not come out tomorrow, he cannot come out for 12 years as per traditions," Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, who mentioned the matter before a bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra, said. The state government can impose curfew for a day, Mehta said. The Odisha government also supported the Centre's stand in the apex court, which is likely to hear the modification plea during the day itself. The Puri Rath Yatra is attended by lakhs of people from across the world and is scheduled from June 23. The apex court had on June 18 said that in the interest of public health and safety of citizens, this year's Rath Yatra, cannot be allowed and that "Lord Jagannath won't forgive us if we allow" it.

Centre moves SC, seeks nod for Puri Rath Yatra without public participation

India is fighting two wars against China - one at the border and another against the virus from China, said Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday. ''We have to remain united to fight both, none of these should be politicised.

India is fighting two wars against China - one at the border and another against the virus from China, said Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday. ''We have to remain united to fight both, none of these should be politicised. Our brave soldiers didn't back down, even we won't retreat until we win,'' he said On COVID-19 testing, he said that there has been a threefold increase in testing. Earlier it was 5,000 tests per day, now it is around 18,000 per day. Now people will not face any issues in getting tested, he added. ''All those under home-isolation will be provided with pulse oximeters to measure your oxygen levels every few hours. Once you are well, you can return it to the government,'' he noted.

'We won't retreat until we win', Kejriwal on India's twin battle

Amid the rising number of coronavirus cases in the national capital, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said that authorities were now conducting 18,000 tests per day.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-records-445-deaths-14821-new-cases-in-last-24-hours-307576">Also Read: India records 445 deaths, 14,821 new cases in last 24 hours</a>

The Delhi chief minister said that earlier just 5,000 tests were being conducted while asserting that "now people will not face any issues in getting tested".

"Our country is fighting two wars against China - one at the border and another against the virus from China. We have to remain united to fight both, none of these should be politicised," Kejriwal said through a video link.

"Our 20 brave soldiers did not back down, we also will not retreat and will win both the wars," Kejriwal asserted.

Kejriwal said that people under home isolation will be provided with pulse oximeters to measure their oxygen levels in just a few hours.&nbsp;

On Sunday, Delhi had reported 3,000 coronavirus cases taking the total number of cases to 59,746. The death toll due to the virus has risen to 2,175 after 63 deaths were reported. According to health officials, 33,013 patients have recovered from the virus.

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia had earlier discussed key strategies with home minister Amit Shah on making contact tracing more robust and further strengthening of medical services in areas severely impacted by the virus in the capital.

Amid the rising number of coronavirus cases in the national capital, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said that authorities were now conducting 18,000 tests per day.

Amid the rising number of coronavirus cases in the national capital, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said that authorities were now conducting 18,000 tests per day. Also Read: India records 445 deaths, 14,821 new cases in last 24 hours The Delhi chief minister said that earlier just 5,000 tests were being conducted while asserting that "now people will not face any issues in getting tested". "Our country is fighting two wars against China - one at the border and another against the virus from China. We have to remain united to fight both, none of these should be politicised," Kejriwal said through a video link. "Our 20 brave soldiers did not back down, we also will not retreat and will win both the wars," Kejriwal asserted. Kejriwal said that people under home isolation will be provided with pulse oximeters to measure their oxygen levels in just a few hours. On Sunday, Delhi had reported 3,000 coronavirus cases taking the total number of cases to 59,746. The death toll due to the virus has risen to 2,175 after 63 deaths were reported. According to health officials, 33,013 patients have recovered from the virus. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia had earlier discussed key strategies with home minister Amit Shah on making contact tracing more robust and further strengthening of medical services in areas severely impacted by the virus in the capital.

Our country is fighting two wars against China - at the border & against the virus: Kejriwal

"They are not the bats, they are the batman," was the message of Northern Command, Indian Army, to pay tribute to the Indian soldiers who were martyred in the Galwan Valley last week and to take a dig at China.&nbsp;

"The Saga of #DhruvaWarriors and The Lions of #BiharRegiment. Born to fight.They are not the bats. They are the Batman. After every #Monday, there will be a #Tuesday. Bajrang Bali Ki Jai," the tweet of the Northern Command said.

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The post was shared on Saturday after the Indian Prime Minister praised the valour of 20 Indian soldiers of Bihar regiment, who lost their lives last week following an intense battle with Chinese troops.&nbsp;

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/china-lost-at-least-40-soldiers-in-border-clash-vk-singh-307419">China lost at least 40 soldiers in border clash: VK Singh</a>

In the video that is described as "The Batman" series and created by Major Akhill Pratap, it was described how the Bihar regiment showed their bravery in Kargil 21 years ago.&nbsp;

"It's Monday buddy, there will be a Tuesday", the video said, referring to the killings that happened last week late on Monday.

"They are not the bats, they are the batman", the video in end said, taking a dig on the emergence of coronavirus that many say originated from bats in China.&nbsp; 
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"They are not the bats, they are the batman," was the message of Northern Command, Indian Army, to pay tribute to the Indian soldiers who were martyred in the Galwan Valley last week and to take a dig at China.

"They are not the bats, they are the batman," was the message of Northern Command, Indian Army, to pay tribute to the Indian soldiers who were martyred in the Galwan Valley last week and to take a dig at China. "The Saga of #DhruvaWarriors and The Lions of #BiharRegiment. Born to fight.They are not the bats. They are the Batman. After every #Monday, there will be a #Tuesday. Bajrang Bali Ki Jai," the tweet of the Northern Command said. Also read | India, China military commanders to hold talks along LAC after Galwan Valley clash #IndianArmy #21yearsofKargil The Saga of #DhruvaWarriors and The Lions of #BiharRegiment. "Born to fight.They are not the bats. They are the Batman." "After every #Monday, there will be a #Tuesday. Bajrang Bali Ki Jai"@adgpi@MajorAkhill #NationFirst pic.twitter.com/lk8beNkLJ7 — NorthernComd.IA (@NorthernComd_IA) June 20, 2020 × The post was shared on Saturday after the Indian Prime Minister praised the valour of 20 Indian soldiers of Bihar regiment, who lost their lives last week following an intense battle with Chinese troops. Also read | China lost at least 40 soldiers in border clash: VK Singh In the video that is described as "The Batman" series and created by Major Akhill Pratap, it was described how the Bihar regiment showed their bravery in Kargil 21 years ago. "It's Monday buddy, there will be a Tuesday", the video said, referring to the killings that happened last week late on Monday. "They are not the bats, they are the batman", the video in end said, taking a dig on the emergence of coronavirus that many say originated from bats in China.

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