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Jammu and Kashmir on Monday marked its first Eid al-Adha after the revocation of its special status of the state amid massive security arrangements. People from all across the state gathered at their neighbourhood mosques and offered the morning prayers on the occasion.

Jammu and Kashmir celebrates Eid al-Adha after abrogation of Article 370

Jammu and Kashmir on Monday marked its first Eid al-Adha after the revocation of its <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/article-370-scrapped-special-privileges-and-autonomy-never-touched-lives-of-common-people-of-jammu-and-kashmir-241451">special status</a>&nbsp;of the state&nbsp;amid massive security arrangements.

People&nbsp;from all across the state gathered at their neighbourhood mosques and offered the morning prayers on the occasion.

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The J&amp;K administration had eased the prohibitory orders in the Valley for the past few days for the people to make purchases for Eid.

The holy festival of sacrifice, which falls on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah as per the Islamic lunar calendar is being celebrated today.&nbsp;

Bakra Eid or Bakrid is marked by sacrificing an animal that is close to them to prove their devotion and love for Allah. Post the sacrifice, devotees distribute the offering to family, friends, neighbours and especially to the poor and the needy.

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People buy goats or sheep a day prior for sacrifice, on the day commemorating Ibrahim (Abraham) who was to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God's command.

Other than prepping the feast, people also visit mosques, offer prayers, exchange gifts, meet and greet their loved ones and together enjoy several delicacies that are prepared on the occasion.

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However, normalcy is fast returning in most of the Jammu region where restrictions under section 144 CrPc have been completely lifted in five districts. In the other five districts, restrictions have been relaxed to facilitate Eid preparations, officials said.

"Everything is peaceful. The restriction has eased and there has been a lot of improvement in public and transport movement," Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar, Shahid Iqbal Choudhary said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured during his speech on August 9 that the people of the state would not face any trouble in celebrating Eid and that the situation in the valley will return to normal gradually.

Jammu and Kashmir has been under lockdown since the government on August 5 abrogated Article 370, and has divided the state into two union territories.

(With inputs from agencies)

Jammu and Kashmir on Monday marked its first Eid al-Adha after the revocation of its special status of the state amid massive security arrangements. People from all across the state gathered at their neighbourhood mosques and offered the morning prayers on the occasion. Opinion: Bringing down Article 370 wall — the battle to contain Jihad in Jammu and Kashmir has just begun The J&K administration had eased the prohibitory orders in the Valley for the past few days for the people to make purchases for Eid. The holy festival of sacrifice, which falls on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah as per the Islamic lunar calendar is being celebrated today. Bakra Eid or Bakrid is marked by sacrificing an animal that is close to them to prove their devotion and love for Allah. Post the sacrifice, devotees distribute the offering to family, friends, neighbours and especially to the poor and the needy. Watch: Jammu and Kashmir celebrates Eid al-Adha after abrogation of Article 370 × People buy goats or sheep a day prior for sacrifice, on the day commemorating Ibrahim (Abraham) who was to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God's command. Other than prepping the feast, people also visit mosques, offer prayers, exchange gifts, meet and greet their loved ones and together enjoy several delicacies that are prepared on the occasion. SRINAGAR: People offered namaz in the morning at Mohalla mosques in various parts of the city on #EidAlAdha, today. #JammuAndKasmir pic.twitter.com/5TcwnW0bQf — ANI (@ANI) August 12, 2019 × However, normalcy is fast returning in most of the Jammu region where restrictions under section 144 CrPc have been completely lifted in five districts. In the other five districts, restrictions have been relaxed to facilitate Eid preparations, officials said. "Everything is peaceful. The restriction has eased and there has been a lot of improvement in public and transport movement," Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar, Shahid Iqbal Choudhary said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured during his speech on August 9 that the people of the state would not face any trouble in celebrating Eid and that the situation in the valley will return to normal gradually. Jammu and Kashmir has been under lockdown since the government on August 5 abrogated Article 370, and has divided the state into two union territories. (With inputs from agencies)

Glimpses of normal life in Jammu and Kashmir as restrictions relaxed for Eid

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday met Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi in Bejing. The meeting took place at Diaoyutai guest house, which was once the residence of Chairman Mao Zedong but now used to receive foreign dignitaries.&nbsp;

Jaishankar is on a pre-scheduled visit to Beijing from August 11 to 13 and left for China on Sunday.&nbsp;&nbsp;The&nbsp;focus during the visit is on the second informal summit between&nbsp;PM Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping later this year.&nbsp;

Post lunch, both the foreign ministers will later inaugurate the India China Media forum and make press statements as well.&nbsp; 
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External Affairs Minister will co-chair the second meeting of the India-China High-Level Mechanism on Cultural and People-to-People Exchanges (HLM) along with his counterpart. The HLM aims to increase people-to-people ties and enhance engagement in areas such&nbsp;as tourism, art, films, media, culture, sports.

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"The second HLM meeting will provide an opportunity to follow up on the outcomes of the first HLM meeting and discuss new initiatives for enhancing people-to-people exchanges between our two countries", MEA in a statement said. 
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The HLC was one of the key outcomes of the Wuhan informal meet and the first meet happened in Delhi in&nbsp;2018&nbsp;between Wang Yi and former external affairs minister S Jaishankar. 
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Earlier in the day,&nbsp;External Affairs Minister called on Vice President of China&nbsp;Wang&nbsp;Qishan.

Ahead of the visit, India called China an important partner. Raveesh Kumar, spokesperson of the ministry of external affairs said,&nbsp;"China is a very important partner. There are many channels available to us to discuss all bilateral&nbsp;issues"

Adding, "it is expected bilateral issues will come up for discussion. We will discuss the informal summit. We will also discuss how to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties."

India's prime minister met the Chinese President in Kyrgyzstan earlier this year on the sidelines of Shanghai cooperation summit and last year both met each other four times starting with the famous informal summit in Wuhan in April.

&nbsp;The visit of Indian foreign minister comes even as Pakistani foreign minister SM Qureshi went on an emergency visit to China to meet the Chinese FM in the backdrop of India's internal decision to change the special status for the erstwhile state of Jammu and&nbsp;Kashmir.&nbsp;

Pakistani FM met Chinese FM on Friday and in a release, the Chinese foreign ministry said, "Pakistan and India are both China’s friendly neighbours and major developing countries that are in a crucial stage of development", and called on the "two sides to proceed&nbsp;from their national development and peace in South Asia".

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday met Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi in Bejing. The meeting took place at Diaoyutai guest house, which was once the residence of Chairman Mao Zedong but now used to receive foreign dignitaries.

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday met Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi in Bejing. The meeting took place at Diaoyutai guest house, which was once the residence of Chairman Mao Zedong but now used to receive foreign dignitaries. Jaishankar is on a pre-scheduled visit to Beijing from August 11 to 13 and left for China on Sunday. The focus during the visit is on the second informal summit between PM Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping later this year. Post lunch, both the foreign ministers will later inaugurate the India China Media forum and make press statements as well. External Affairs Minister will co-chair the second meeting of the India-China High-Level Mechanism on Cultural and People-to-People Exchanges (HLM) along with his counterpart. The HLM aims to increase people-to-people ties and enhance engagement in areas such as tourism, art, films, media, culture, sports. China: External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar meets Foreign Minister of China, Wang Yi in Beijing. pic.twitter.com/6RHgad285b — ANI (@ANI) August 12, 2019 × "The second HLM meeting will provide an opportunity to follow up on the outcomes of the first HLM meeting and discuss new initiatives for enhancing people-to-people exchanges between our two countries", MEA in a statement said. The HLC was one of the key outcomes of the Wuhan informal meet and the first meet happened in Delhi in 2018 between Wang Yi and former external affairs minister S Jaishankar. Earlier in the day, External Affairs Minister called on Vice President of China Wang Qishan. Ahead of the visit, India called China an important partner. Raveesh Kumar, spokesperson of the ministry of external affairs said, "China is a very important partner. There are many channels available to us to discuss all bilateral issues" Adding, "it is expected bilateral issues will come up for discussion. We will discuss the informal summit. We will also discuss how to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties." India's prime minister met the Chinese President in Kyrgyzstan earlier this year on the sidelines of Shanghai cooperation summit and last year both met each other four times starting with the famous informal summit in Wuhan in April. The visit of Indian foreign minister comes even as Pakistani foreign minister SM Qureshi went on an emergency visit to China to meet the Chinese FM in the backdrop of India's internal decision to change the special status for the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. Pakistani FM met Chinese FM on Friday and in a release, the Chinese foreign ministry said, "Pakistan and India are both China’s friendly neighbours and major developing countries that are in a crucial stage of development", and called on the "two sides to proceed from their national development and peace in South Asia".

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar meets Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi in Beijing amid Article 370 row

Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Ranbir Singh on Monday visited the Kashmir valley to review the prevailing security situation in the region.

"The Army Commander visited formations in North and South Kashmir and was briefed about the current situation as also the recent counter-terrorist operations. The Army Commander complimented the troops for the humanitarian assistance being provided to the locals and appreciated the actions taken by the units and formations in ensuring safety and wellbeing of the people," an official statement read.

Lt Gen Ranbir Singh was accompanied by the Chinar Corps Commander Lt Gen KJS Dhillon during the visits.

The Army Commander extolled the troops for their relentless efforts in thwarting the adversary's designs and maintaining a constant vigil in the harshest terrain and weather.

He reinforced the need to be fully prepared for the emerging security challenges and lauded the exemplary synergy amongst all security forces.

Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Ranbir Singh on Monday visited the Kashmir valley to review the prevailing security situation in the region. "The Army Commander visited formations in North and South Kashmir and was briefed about the current situation as also the recent counter-terrorist operations.

Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Ranbir Singh on Monday visited the Kashmir valley to review the prevailing security situation in the region. "The Army Commander visited formations in North and South Kashmir and was briefed about the current situation as also the recent counter-terrorist operations. The Army Commander complimented the troops for the humanitarian assistance being provided to the locals and appreciated the actions taken by the units and formations in ensuring safety and wellbeing of the people," an official statement read. Lt Gen Ranbir Singh was accompanied by the Chinar Corps Commander Lt Gen KJS Dhillon during the visits. The Army Commander extolled the troops for their relentless efforts in thwarting the adversary's designs and maintaining a constant vigil in the harshest terrain and weather. He reinforced the need to be fully prepared for the emerging security challenges and lauded the exemplary synergy amongst all security forces.

Army commander Ranbir Singh reviews security situation in Kashmir valley

A week after India announced internal administrative changes to remove the special status for Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan has continued its rhetoric and increased negative attitude towards India from no Eid sweets at Wagah to vandalisation of statue of Ranjit Singh and aircraft deployment.

On the occasion of Eid on Monday, there was no exchange of sweets between <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/let-people-in-pakistan-kashmir-be-aware-unsc-not-waiting-for-you-qureshi-242536">Pakistan Rangers and BSF</a> at the Wagah border which had become a yearly tradition.&nbsp;

Over the weekend, Pakistan's daily newspaper Dawn reported that a statue of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the legendary 19th-century ruler of undived Punjab was vandalised. It was reported that men carrying clubs and bricks entered the mansion of Maharani Jind Kaur, the wife of Maharaja Ranjit Singh and vandalised the statue.&nbsp;

The men, from a certain religious organisation who were responsible for vandalising the statue, have been arrested and a criminal case has been registered against them. 
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Meanwhile, Pakistan has placed three C 130 aircraft at the Skardu airbase in Pakistan occupied Kashmir in the backdrop of New Delhi's decision on Kashmir.&nbsp;

Government sources told news agency ANI that the transport aircraft have been placed and "Indian agencies concerned are keeping a close eye on the movement of Pakistanis along the border area".

Skardu airfield is forward operating base of the Pakistan Air Force.

A week after India announced internal administrative changes to remove the special status for Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan has continued its rhetoric and increased negative attitude towards India from no Eid sweets at Wagah to vandalisation of statue of Ranjit Singh and aircraft deployment.

A week after India announced internal administrative changes to remove the special status for Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan has continued its rhetoric and increased negative attitude towards India from no Eid sweets at Wagah to vandalisation of statue of Ranjit Singh and aircraft deployment. On the occasion of Eid on Monday, there was no exchange of sweets between Pakistan Rangers and BSF at the Wagah border which had become a yearly tradition. Over the weekend, Pakistan's daily newspaper Dawn reported that a statue of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the legendary 19th-century ruler of undived Punjab was vandalised. It was reported that men carrying clubs and bricks entered the mansion of Maharani Jind Kaur, the wife of Maharaja Ranjit Singh and vandalised the statue. The men, from a certain religious organisation who were responsible for vandalising the statue, have been arrested and a criminal case has been registered against them. Meanwhile, Pakistan has placed three C 130 aircraft at the Skardu airbase in Pakistan occupied Kashmir in the backdrop of New Delhi's decision on Kashmir. Government sources told news agency ANI that the transport aircraft have been placed and "Indian agencies concerned are keeping a close eye on the movement of Pakistanis along the border area". Skardu airfield is forward operating base of the Pakistan Air Force.

Week after India's decision on J&K, BSF, Pak rangers do not exchange sweets on Eid at Wagah

As the situation is coming back to normal in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/air-force-rescues-156-people-from-flood-affected-areas-in-gujarat-maharashtra-242265">Maharashtra's flood-hit Kolhapur and Sangli districts</a>, the 21 relief teams are being de-requisitioned, Defence Public Relations Officer (PRO) said on Monday.

''A total of 21 Relief Teams which were providing assistance to the flood-affected persons of Kolhapur and Sangli in Maharashtra are being de-requisitioned as the situation is coming back to normal,'' Defence PRO said.

The Defence PRO further said that around 3000 army personnel have been deployed for flood relief and rescue operations in 15 districts of the four affected states.

Around 35,000 people have been so far rescued or evacuated from the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-assures-assistance-to-flood-hit-maharashtra-241814">food-hit states</a>.

So far 40 people have died in Maharashtra due to heavy rainfall.

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday visited the flood-affected Kolhapur and Sangli, to take stock of the situation.

Also, more than 300 medical teams are working in Sangli, Kolhapur and Satara districts.

Indian Meteorological Department has predicted light to moderate rainfall from Monday onwards in Sangli, Kolhapur, Satara, Pune and Solapur districts in Pune division.

According to the latest reports,&nbsp;the death toll from floods in Karnataka, Kerala, and Maharashtra rose to 147.

As the situation is coming back to normal in Maharashtra's flood-hit Kolhapur and Sangli districts, the 21 relief teams are being de-requisitioned, Defence Public Relations Officer (PRO) said on Monday.

As the situation is coming back to normal in Maharashtra's flood-hit Kolhapur and Sangli districts, the 21 relief teams are being de-requisitioned, Defence Public Relations Officer (PRO) said on Monday. ''A total of 21 Relief Teams which were providing assistance to the flood-affected persons of Kolhapur and Sangli in Maharashtra are being de-requisitioned as the situation is coming back to normal,'' Defence PRO said. The Defence PRO further said that around 3000 army personnel have been deployed for flood relief and rescue operations in 15 districts of the four affected states. Around 35,000 people have been so far rescued or evacuated from the food-hit states. So far 40 people have died in Maharashtra due to heavy rainfall. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday visited the flood-affected Kolhapur and Sangli, to take stock of the situation. Also, more than 300 medical teams are working in Sangli, Kolhapur and Satara districts. Indian Meteorological Department has predicted light to moderate rainfall from Monday onwards in Sangli, Kolhapur, Satara, Pune and Solapur districts in Pune division. According to the latest reports, the death toll from floods in Karnataka, Kerala, and Maharashtra rose to 147.

3000 army personnel deployed in 15 districts across four flood-hit states in India

The death toll in Kerala floods has gone up to 83<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/kerala-floods-death-toll-rises-to-72-58-reported-to-be-missing-242306">&nbsp;with 58 still missing</a>.

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Kerala and its neighbouring states have been receiving relentless rains since the past few days. Several isolated pockets of the state have been submerged due to swelling of rivers.

Meanwhile, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who is visiting his constituency Wayanad, said the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/kerala-rahul-gandhi-distributes-relief-materials-in-flood-hit-wayanad-242409">rescue operations are underway</a> but more help is required.

Rescue operations are being carried out by the National Disaster Relief Force (NDRF), Army and the local police.

Over 2.5 people across 14 districts of Kerala have been affected by the floods.

IMD has predicted "heavy rainfall" at isolated parts over Kerala from August 12 till August 16. The meteorological department also advised fishermen to not venture into those areas.&nbsp;

The death toll in Kerala floods has gone up to 83 with 58 still missing. Kerala and its neighbouring states have been receiving relentless rains since the past few days.

The death toll in Kerala floods has gone up to 83 with 58 still missing. Kerala and its neighbouring states have been receiving relentless rains since the past few days. Several isolated pockets of the state have been submerged due to swelling of rivers. Meanwhile, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who is visiting his constituency Wayanad, said the rescue operations are underway but more help is required. Rescue operations are being carried out by the National Disaster Relief Force (NDRF), Army and the local police. Over 2.5 people across 14 districts of Kerala have been affected by the floods. IMD has predicted "heavy rainfall" at isolated parts over Kerala from August 12 till August 16. The meteorological department also advised fishermen to not venture into those areas.

Death toll reaches 83 with 58 still missing in flood-hit Kerala

Pakistan has accepted that it will be difficult to find support <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jammua-and-kashmir-omar-abdullah-and-mehbooba-mufti-fight-it-out-at-srinagars-hari-niwas-palace-242437">if it rakes up Kashmir</a> at the United Nations security council permanent five members (P5) and from Muslim countries as well.

Speaking at a press conference, Pakistani foreign minister SM Qureshi said, "People in the Security Council aren’t standing with flowers, any of the P5 members can be a hurdle. There shouldn’t be any ambiguity on that, do not live in a fool's paradise."

"Let the people of Pakistan and Kashmir be aware that nobody out there(at UNSC) is waiting for you, nor is awaiting your invite," Qureshi added.&nbsp;

The development comes exactly a week after New Delhi decided to remove the special status for Jammu and Kashmir. Over the weekend, Russia became the first P5 member country to openly back New Delhi's decision, calling it India's internal matter taken "within the framework of the Constitution of the Republic of India". The US State Department has also "noted" India calling it its internal matter.

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Last week, in a big snub to Pakistan, the United Nations Security Council(UNSC) did not take up Pakistani finance minister's letter of August 6 at several meetings written in the aftermath of New Delhi removing the special status for the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir.

Pakistani FM also said, "Lots of countries have interests there(in India). I have said this in hints earlier, hope you get it. It's a new realignment, It's a 1 billion market, lots of people have invested there."

"We talk about Ummah(Muslim Nations) and Islam but those who are the safeguards of Muslim nations have invested there(in India). They have their interests there," Pakistan's finance minister added.

His statement comes on a day when Saudi Arabia backed Saudi Aramco, world's largest company by revenue, announced that it will acquire a 20 per cent stake in Reliance's oil to chemical business making it India's largest foreign direct investment.

In the last week, two members of the organisation of Islamic cooperation(OIC) - the United Arab Emirates and the Maldives have supported New Delhi's decision on Kashmir calling it an internal matter.

Pakistan has accepted that it will be difficult to find support if it rakes up Kashmir at the United Nations security council permanent five members (P5) and from Muslim countries as well.

Pakistan has accepted that it will be difficult to find support if it rakes up Kashmir at the United Nations security council permanent five members (P5) and from Muslim countries as well. Speaking at a press conference, Pakistani foreign minister SM Qureshi said, "People in the Security Council aren’t standing with flowers, any of the P5 members can be a hurdle. There shouldn’t be any ambiguity on that, do not live in a fool's paradise." "Let the people of Pakistan and Kashmir be aware that nobody out there(at UNSC) is waiting for you, nor is awaiting your invite," Qureshi added. The development comes exactly a week after New Delhi decided to remove the special status for Jammu and Kashmir. Over the weekend, Russia became the first P5 member country to openly back New Delhi's decision, calling it India's internal matter taken "within the framework of the Constitution of the Republic of India". The US State Department has also "noted" India calling it its internal matter. Watch Video: Last week, in a big snub to Pakistan, the United Nations Security Council(UNSC) did not take up Pakistani finance minister's letter of August 6 at several meetings written in the aftermath of New Delhi removing the special status for the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. Pakistani FM also said, "Lots of countries have interests there(in India). I have said this in hints earlier, hope you get it. It's a new realignment, It's a 1 billion market, lots of people have invested there." "We talk about Ummah(Muslim Nations) and Islam but those who are the safeguards of Muslim nations have invested there(in India). They have their interests there," Pakistan's finance minister added. His statement comes on a day when Saudi Arabia backed Saudi Aramco, world's largest company by revenue, announced that it will acquire a 20 per cent stake in Reliance's oil to chemical business making it India's largest foreign direct investment. In the last week, two members of the organisation of Islamic cooperation(OIC) - the United Arab Emirates and the Maldives have supported New Delhi's decision on Kashmir calling it an internal matter.

Let people in Pakistan & Kashmir be aware UNSC not waiting for you: Qureshi

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/as-victims-express-outrage-over-sex-trafficker-jeffrey-epsteins-death-us-lawmakers-push-for-investigation-for-any-foul-play-242305">As victims express outrage over sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein's death, US lawmakers push for investigation for any foul play</a>

Outrage and intrigue over the apparent suicide in prison of well-connected accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein soared Sunday as US lawmakers pushed for answers, including whether "criminal acts" played a role in his death.

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As Hong Kong protesters return to streets for tenth week, riot police fire tears gas into rail station Police in Hong Kong fired volleys of tear gas Sunday at thousands of pro-democracy protesters who defied warnings from authorities to hit the streets for the tenth weekend in a row.

As Hong Kong protesters return to streets for tenth week, riot police fire tears gas into rail station Police in Hong Kong fired volleys of tear gas Sunday at thousands of pro-democracy protesters who defied warnings from authorities to hit the streets for the tenth weekend in a row. Typhoon Lekima affects more than 6 million people in China Typhoon Lekima has affected at least six and a half million people in the Chinese provinces of Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Anhui, Shandong and Fujian, since making landfall last week. Kerala floods: Death toll rises to 72; 58 reported to be missing As many as 72 people have died as flood and landslides wreak havoc in Kerala while 58 have been reported missing. US security adviser John Bolton to urge tougher UK stance on Iran and China John Bolton, US President Donald Trump’s national security adviser, arrived in London on Sunday for talks at which he is expected to urge Britain to toughen its stance on Iran and Chinese telecommunications firm Huawei. As victims express outrage over sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein's death, US lawmakers push for investigation for any foul play Outrage and intrigue over the apparent suicide in prison of well-connected accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein soared Sunday as US lawmakers pushed for answers, including whether "criminal acts" played a role in his death.

News brief: Big stories of the day

President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Monday extended their greetings to the citizens of the country on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, also known as Bakri Eid.

"Eid Mubarak to all fellow citizens, especially to our Muslim brothers &amp; sisters in India and abroad. Idu'I Zuha symbolizes love, fraternity and service to humanity. Let us commit ourselves to these universal values that represent our composite culture," President tweeted. In his message, the Prime Minister said he hopes that Eid promotes the spirit of peace and happiness in society.

"My best wishes on the occasion of Eid al-Adha. I hope it furthers the spirit of peace and happiness in our society. Eid Mubarak!" he tweeted.&nbsp;

Naidu said that the festival inspires feelings of brotherhood, compassion and unity.

"I extend my warm greetings to the people of our country on the auspicious occasion of 'Id-ul-Zuha' The festival is an ode to the virtues of devotion, faith and sacrifice and inspires feelings of brotherhood, compassion and unity," he tweeted.

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"May the noble ideals of Id-ul-Zuha enrich our lives with peace and harmony and bring prosperity to our country," he said in another tweet.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also tweeted saying that the festival strengthens peace and harmony in the society.

"Greetings and my good wishes on the occasion of Eid al-Adha. May this day further strengthens and deepens the bonds of peace and harmony in our society," he tweeted.

Taking to Twitter, the Congress party too wished people.

"Eid Mubarak to all our brothers &amp; sisters. May this auspicious occasion bring you peace, prosperity &amp; happiness," he tweeted.

The holy festival of sacrifice, which falls on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah as per the Islamic lunar calendar will be celebrated on Monday.

Bakra Eid or Bakrid is marked by sacrificing an animal that is close to them to prove their devotion and love for Allah. Post the sacrifice, devotes distribute the offering to family, friends, neighbours and especially to the poor and the needy.

People buy goats or sheep a day prior for sacrifice, on the day commemorating Ibrahim (Abraham) who was to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God's command.

President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Monday extended their greetings to the citizens of the country on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, also known as Bakri Eid.

President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Monday extended their greetings to the citizens of the country on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, also known as Bakri Eid. "Eid Mubarak to all fellow citizens, especially to our Muslim brothers & sisters in India and abroad. Idu'I Zuha symbolizes love, fraternity and service to humanity. Let us commit ourselves to these universal values that represent our composite culture," President tweeted. In his message, the Prime Minister said he hopes that Eid promotes the spirit of peace and happiness in society. "My best wishes on the occasion of Eid al-Adha. I hope it furthers the spirit of peace and happiness in our society. Eid Mubarak!" he tweeted. Naidu said that the festival inspires feelings of brotherhood, compassion and unity. "I extend my warm greetings to the people of our country on the auspicious occasion of 'Id-ul-Zuha' The festival is an ode to the virtues of devotion, faith and sacrifice and inspires feelings of brotherhood, compassion and unity," he tweeted. Delhi: People offer namaz at Jama Masjid on #EidAlAdha today. pic.twitter.com/XkMMLss3Se — ANI (@ANI) August 12, 2019 × "May the noble ideals of Id-ul-Zuha enrich our lives with peace and harmony and bring prosperity to our country," he said in another tweet. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also tweeted saying that the festival strengthens peace and harmony in the society. "Greetings and my good wishes on the occasion of Eid al-Adha. May this day further strengthens and deepens the bonds of peace and harmony in our society," he tweeted. Taking to Twitter, the Congress party too wished people. "Eid Mubarak to all our brothers & sisters. May this auspicious occasion bring you peace, prosperity & happiness," he tweeted. The holy festival of sacrifice, which falls on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah as per the Islamic lunar calendar will be celebrated on Monday. Bakra Eid or Bakrid is marked by sacrificing an animal that is close to them to prove their devotion and love for Allah. Post the sacrifice, devotes distribute the offering to family, friends, neighbours and especially to the poor and the needy. People buy goats or sheep a day prior for sacrifice, on the day commemorating Ibrahim (Abraham) who was to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God's command.

President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extend greetings to nation on Eid al-Adha 

While relations between India and Pakistan continue to remain tense, relations with India's friendly foreign nation Bangladesh continues to flourish.

On Monday, on the occasion of Eid-Al-Adah, officers of Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/article-370-scrapped-no-exchange-of-sweets-at-attari-wagah-border-on-eid-al-adha-242360">exchanged sweets on the Indo-Bangladesh border</a>.

''The cordial relation existing between Border Security Force, India and Border Guards Bangladesh was again reflected on the occasion of Eid-Al-Adah. The commanders and troops of both the border guarding forces exchanged best wishes and presented sweets to each other, on the occasion of Eid-Ul-Adah, at various locations on the International Border between India and Bangladesh,” read a release from the South Bengal Frontier of BSF.

Senior officers and soldiers&nbsp;along the border greeted each other, exchanged pleasantries and sweets reflecting the bond between the two nations.

''Border Security Force is maintaining alertness and strict vigilance along the border&nbsp;area during the festive season. Keeping in view importance of this week which is witnessing important festival Eid-Al-Adha and Independence Day, BSF is making all efforts for security in the border area near the International Boundary,'' added the release.

While relations between India and Pakistan continue to remain tense, relations with India's friendly foreign nation Bangladesh continues to flourish. On Monday, on the occasion of Eid-Al-Adah, officers of Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) exchanged sweets on the Indo-Bangladesh border.

While relations between India and Pakistan continue to remain tense, relations with India's friendly foreign nation Bangladesh continues to flourish. On Monday, on the occasion of Eid-Al-Adah, officers of Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) exchanged sweets on the Indo-Bangladesh border. ''The cordial relation existing between Border Security Force, India and Border Guards Bangladesh was again reflected on the occasion of Eid-Al-Adah. The commanders and troops of both the border guarding forces exchanged best wishes and presented sweets to each other, on the occasion of Eid-Ul-Adah, at various locations on the International Border between India and Bangladesh,” read a release from the South Bengal Frontier of BSF. Senior officers and soldiers along the border greeted each other, exchanged pleasantries and sweets reflecting the bond between the two nations. ''Border Security Force is maintaining alertness and strict vigilance along the border area during the festive season. Keeping in view importance of this week which is witnessing important festival Eid-Al-Adha and Independence Day, BSF is making all efforts for security in the border area near the International Boundary,'' added the release.

BSF, Bangladesh border guards exchange sweets on Eid

Jammu & Kashmir will be celebrating Eid today. Last Friday the authorities eased restrictions imposed in Kashmir valley to facilitate people ahead of Eid. People were seen rushing to essential stores and bakery shops which were partially open.

Jammu & Kashmir to celebrate Eid today

The authorities on Sunday eased restrictions imposed in Kashmir valley to facilitate people ahead of Eid. People were seen rushing to essential stores and bakery shops which were partially open. The forces were deployed in strength to deal with any violence in every district of the Kashmir valley. The local residents were also seen lining up outside the banks and ATMs to withdraw money.

India: J&K gears up for Eid celebrations

In an exclusive conversation with WION, The Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Satya Pal Malik said, Eid celebrations are underway in full swing in J&K.

Satya Pal Malik: Eid celebrations are underway in full swing in J&K | WION Exclusive

Naxals detonated Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) and opened fire for ten minutes on a joint team of district police, DRG, CAD and ITBP when they were conducting search operation based on intelligence input here on Monday.

No jawan was injured in the incident, said police.

Narayanpur Superintendent of Police (SP) Mohit Garg said, "Today morning around 11 am, joint teams of district police, DRG, CAF and ITBP were out for Area Search and Domination exercise based on the inputs of suspected movement of a small team of Naxalites near Jhori village and their plan to carry out a big attack before independence day."

Garg said, "When the parties cordoned the area they found that Naxalites had blocked the road with fallen trees and posted banner on them.&nbsp;

The Naxalite small action team had laid an ambush with multiple command IEDs for the security forces and civilians who would cross the road.

"But the security forces followed tactical movements and cordoned the area seeing which Naxalites blasted the IEDs and started firing on the forces. After a brief firing for 10 minutes they ran into jungles and hillocks," he said.

''The security forces are safe and are still searching the area," he added.&nbsp;

Naxals detonated Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) and opened fire for ten minutes on a joint team of district police, DRG, CAD and ITBP when they were conducting search operation based on intelligence input here on Monday.

Naxals detonated Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) and opened fire for ten minutes on a joint team of district police, DRG, CAD and ITBP when they were conducting search operation based on intelligence input here on Monday. No jawan was injured in the incident, said police. Narayanpur Superintendent of Police (SP) Mohit Garg said, "Today morning around 11 am, joint teams of district police, DRG, CAF and ITBP were out for Area Search and Domination exercise based on the inputs of suspected movement of a small team of Naxalites near Jhori village and their plan to carry out a big attack before independence day." Garg said, "When the parties cordoned the area they found that Naxalites had blocked the road with fallen trees and posted banner on them. The Naxalite small action team had laid an ambush with multiple command IEDs for the security forces and civilians who would cross the road. "But the security forces followed tactical movements and cordoned the area seeing which Naxalites blasted the IEDs and started firing on the forces. After a brief firing for 10 minutes they ran into jungles and hillocks," he said. ''The security forces are safe and are still searching the area," he added.

Chhattisgarh: Naxals detonate IED, open fire at security forces in Narayanpur

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pm-modi-president-xi-to-meet-in-varanasi-on-october-11-report-242469">PM Modi, President Xi to meet in Varanasi on October 11: Report</a>

PM Modi will be meeting President Xi in Varanasi in October, sources have told WION. The meeting is likely to take place on October 11th, reports said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/flights-cancelled-in-hong-kong-airport-as-protests-escalate-242407">Flights cancelled in Hong Kong airport as protests escalate</a>

Hong Kong airport authorities cancelled all remaining departing and arriving flights at the major travel hub on Monday after thousands of protesters entered the arrivals hall to stage a demonstration.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jammua-and-kashmir-omar-abdullah-and-mehbooba-mufti-fight-it-out-at-srinagars-hari-niwas-palace-242437">Jammu and Kashmir: Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti 'fight it out' at Srinagar's Hari Niwas Palace</a>

Scrapping of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, instead of bringing two former chief ministers together on one platform, led to more bitterness between the two.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/chandrayaan-2-to-reach-moons-orbit-on-august-20-says-isro-chairman-k-sivan-242446">Chandrayaan-2 to reach moon's orbit on August 20, says ISRO chairman K Sivan</a>

Chandrayaan-2, the second generation moon mission of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is expected to reach the moon's orbit on August 20, chairman K Sivan said on Monday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/myanmar-floods-death-toll-due-to-landslide-climbs-to-59-242443">Myanmar floods: Death toll due to landslide climbs to 59</a>

Vast swathes of southeastern Myanmar lie under floodwaters that have already forced tens of thousands to flee their homes as the death toll from a massive landslide hit 59, firefighters said Monday.

PM Modi, President Xi to meet in Varanasi on October 11: Report PM Modi will be meeting President Xi in Varanasi in October, sources have told WION. The meeting is likely to take place on October 11th, reports said.

PM Modi, President Xi to meet in Varanasi on October 11: Report PM Modi will be meeting President Xi in Varanasi in October, sources have told WION. The meeting is likely to take place on October 11th, reports said. Flights cancelled in Hong Kong airport as protests escalate Hong Kong airport authorities cancelled all remaining departing and arriving flights at the major travel hub on Monday after thousands of protesters entered the arrivals hall to stage a demonstration. Jammu and Kashmir: Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti 'fight it out' at Srinagar's Hari Niwas Palace Scrapping of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, instead of bringing two former chief ministers together on one platform, led to more bitterness between the two. Chandrayaan-2 to reach moon's orbit on August 20, says ISRO chairman K Sivan Chandrayaan-2, the second generation moon mission of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is expected to reach the moon's orbit on August 20, chairman K Sivan said on Monday. Myanmar floods: Death toll due to landslide climbs to 59 Vast swathes of southeastern Myanmar lie under floodwaters that have already forced tens of thousands to flee their homes as the death toll from a massive landslide hit 59, firefighters said Monday.

As many as 72 people have died as <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/death-toll-from-indian-floods-reaches-147-hundreds-of-thousands-evacuated-242250">flood and landslides wreak havoc in Kerala</a> while 58 have been reported missing.

In Malappuram district, alone at least 11 people have been killed and around 50 others are missing after a landslide hit Kavalappara village following incessant rains in the region.

Meanwhile, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who is visiting his constituency <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/kerala-around-30000-evacuated-to-relief-camps-in-wayanad-242076">Wayanad</a>, said the rescue operations are underway but more help is required.

"I visited Kavalappara, the site of the landslide in Bhoothanam. Several people are still trapped and rescue operations are underway but more help is required immediately," Gandhi tweeted.

Kerala and its neighbouring states have been receiving relentless rains since the past few days. Several isolated pockets of the state have been submerged due to swelling of rivers.

Rescue operations are being carried out by the National Disaster Relief Force (NDRF), Army and the local police.

The rescue operation teams were seen evacuating senior citizens, women, children, and others by carrying them either on their shoulders or palanquins through the debris of landslides and floodwater.&nbsp;

As many as 72 people have died as flood and landslides wreak havoc in Kerala while 58 have been reported missing. In Malappuram district, alone at least 11 people have been killed and around 50 others are missing after a landslide hit Kavalappara village following incessant rains in the region.

As many as 72 people have died as flood and landslides wreak havoc in Kerala while 58 have been reported missing. In Malappuram district, alone at least 11 people have been killed and around 50 others are missing after a landslide hit Kavalappara village following incessant rains in the region. Meanwhile, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who is visiting his constituency Wayanad, said the rescue operations are underway but more help is required. "I visited Kavalappara, the site of the landslide in Bhoothanam. Several people are still trapped and rescue operations are underway but more help is required immediately," Gandhi tweeted. Kerala and its neighbouring states have been receiving relentless rains since the past few days. Several isolated pockets of the state have been submerged due to swelling of rivers. Rescue operations are being carried out by the National Disaster Relief Force (NDRF), Army and the local police. The rescue operation teams were seen evacuating senior citizens, women, children, and others by carrying them either on their shoulders or palanquins through the debris of landslides and floodwater.

Kerala floods: Death toll rises to 72; 58 reported to be missing

India Meteorological Department (IMD), Bhubneshwar, in its latest forecast on Monday issued an orange warning for the next 48 hours in the state.

The weather department stated that many districts in Odisha may receive light to moderate rainfall, whereas some interior places like Mayurbhanj, Sonepur, Kendujhar, Balangir, Kalahandi, Raigad, Nayaghar and Puri may receive heavy to very heavy rainfall.

Some places may even get extremely heavy rainfall like Bhadrak and Kendrapara.

Shashikant Mishra, Scientist, MET department said, "For last 24 hours, Light to moderate rainfall has been reported at 73 per cent stations and also heavy rainfall at some places, especially in Kandhamal district."

He further added, "Low-pressure area has been formed, near the north-west Bay of Bengal, adjoining West Bengal and Bangladesh, due to which Odisha will receive light to moderate rainfall for next 48 hours, and at some places heavy to very heavy rainfall like north coastal districts of Odisha."

He also said, "water level in the river basins of, Mahanadi, lower Brahmani, Baitarani, and Vamsdhara may arise due to these rains."

India Meteorological Department (IMD), Bhubneshwar, in its latest forecast on Monday issued an orange warning for the next 48 hours in the state. The weather department stated that many districts in Odisha may receive light to moderate rainfall, whereas some interior places like Mayurbhanj, Sonepur, Kendujhar, Balangir, Kalahandi, Raigad, Nayaghar and Puri may receive heavy to very heavy rainfall.

India Meteorological Department (IMD), Bhubneshwar, in its latest forecast on Monday issued an orange warning for the next 48 hours in the state. The weather department stated that many districts in Odisha may receive light to moderate rainfall, whereas some interior places like Mayurbhanj, Sonepur, Kendujhar, Balangir, Kalahandi, Raigad, Nayaghar and Puri may receive heavy to very heavy rainfall. Some places may even get extremely heavy rainfall like Bhadrak and Kendrapara. Shashikant Mishra, Scientist, MET department said, "For last 24 hours, Light to moderate rainfall has been reported at 73 per cent stations and also heavy rainfall at some places, especially in Kandhamal district." He further added, "Low-pressure area has been formed, near the north-west Bay of Bengal, adjoining West Bengal and Bangladesh, due to which Odisha will receive light to moderate rainfall for next 48 hours, and at some places heavy to very heavy rainfall like north coastal districts of Odisha." He also said, "water level in the river basins of, Mahanadi, lower Brahmani, Baitarani, and Vamsdhara may arise due to these rains."

IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Odisha for next 48 hours

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday met Deputy Prime Minister of<a href="https://www.wionews.com/.../russia-supported-india-on-jk-said-indias- decision-is-constitutional-241933"> Russia </a>Yury Trutnev to discuss potential areas of cooperation between the two countries.

The meeting comes ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with President Vladimir Putin next month.

"Met Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Yury Trutnev to discuss potential areas of cooperation in Russia's Far East Region, ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji's&nbsp;meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin next month," Goyal said in a tweet.

Goyal also met Russia's Far East Minister Alexander Kozlov and the Governor of Primorye Oleg Kozhemyako to discuss investment, economic opportunities and trade.

"Attended the reception ceremony hosted by Russia's Far East Minister Mr Alexander Kozlov and the Governor of Primorye Mr Oleg Kozhemyako today. We discussed about investment in the Far East region leading to greater economic opportunities and trade between the two countries," he said in another tweet.

The Union Minister is leading a delegation of Chief Ministers - including Chief Ministers of Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh - an official from Assam and some business representatives to Vladivostok in Russian Far East from August 11 to August 13.

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday met Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Yury Trutnev to discuss potential areas of cooperation between the two countries.

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday met Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Yury Trutnev to discuss potential areas of cooperation between the two countries. The meeting comes ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with President Vladimir Putin next month. "Met Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Yury Trutnev to discuss potential areas of cooperation in Russia's Far East Region, ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji's meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin next month," Goyal said in a tweet. Goyal also met Russia's Far East Minister Alexander Kozlov and the Governor of Primorye Oleg Kozhemyako to discuss investment, economic opportunities and trade. "Attended the reception ceremony hosted by Russia's Far East Minister Mr Alexander Kozlov and the Governor of Primorye Mr Oleg Kozhemyako today. We discussed about investment in the Far East region leading to greater economic opportunities and trade between the two countries," he said in another tweet. The Union Minister is leading a delegation of Chief Ministers - including Chief Ministers of Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh - an official from Assam and some business representatives to Vladivostok in Russian Far East from August 11 to August 13.

India's industry minister Piyush Goyal meets Russian Deputy PM to discuss areas of cooperation

On the second day of his Russia visit, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said that India has full support from Russia in defence, industry and nuclear sectors.

"We have full support from Russia in defence, industry and nuclear sectors. It would not be wrong to say that the friendship between Russia and India has been growing year after year and we have established ourselves as strategic partners," Adityanath said here as he participated in a programme on the subject of agriculture, food processing and energy, read a statement.

On the occasion, an MoU was also signed between Uttar Pradesh and Zabaykalsky Krai region in the field of agriculture and food processing.

Adityanath said that India and Russia have shared close relations for the last seven decades. He asserted that Russian cooperation played a major role in India's progress post-independence.

The Chief Minister further cited examples highlighting India-Russia cooperation.

"A thermal power plant was built in 1968 in Obra and in Harduaganj in 1971 with the support of the Soviet Union. Russian companies helped in the construction of Tehri and Koteshwar hydroelectric plants too," he said.

Adityanath said that the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) are the top research and development institutions in the field of agriculture and contract farming in India and expertise and guidance of these institutions will help in preparing the road map for the prospects of integrated development of agriculture in Far Eastern Russia, the statement added.

The Chief Minister said that India ranks number one in the field of livestock and its related activities. He said effective measures have been taken in the state of Uttar Pradesh for the development of essential infrastructure for milk-based activities so that farmers can get fair price for their produce.

Adityanath went on to add that in order to upscale food processing in the country; to maintain the availability of pure and nutritious food products to the general public; to reduce the damage after harvesting; and to obtain a fair price for the produce of the farmers in large quantities, mega food parks and cold chains are being set up.

He said that the kind of technical skill and management of resources that our investors adopt here will definitely provide a golden opportunity for better production and investment in Far Eastern Russia, the statement read.

Adityanath said that Uttar Pradesh is leading in establishment of off-grid decentralized solar system plants such as Solar Street Light, Solar RO&nbsp;water plant, solar power pack, solar mini-grid power plant and solar high-mast. The off-grid decentralized solar system plant may prove to be effective in cheaper power supply in regions of the Far Eastern Russia, he added.

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Trutnev, Governors of Russian states and representative from business fraternity were present during the occasion.

On the second day of his Russia visit, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said that India has full support from Russia in defence, industry and nuclear sectors.

On the second day of his Russia visit, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said that India has full support from Russia in defence, industry and nuclear sectors. "We have full support from Russia in defence, industry and nuclear sectors. It would not be wrong to say that the friendship between Russia and India has been growing year after year and we have established ourselves as strategic partners," Adityanath said here as he participated in a programme on the subject of agriculture, food processing and energy, read a statement. On the occasion, an MoU was also signed between Uttar Pradesh and Zabaykalsky Krai region in the field of agriculture and food processing. Adityanath said that India and Russia have shared close relations for the last seven decades. He asserted that Russian cooperation played a major role in India's progress post-independence. The Chief Minister further cited examples highlighting India-Russia cooperation. "A thermal power plant was built in 1968 in Obra and in Harduaganj in 1971 with the support of the Soviet Union. Russian companies helped in the construction of Tehri and Koteshwar hydroelectric plants too," he said. Adityanath said that the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) are the top research and development institutions in the field of agriculture and contract farming in India and expertise and guidance of these institutions will help in preparing the road map for the prospects of integrated development of agriculture in Far Eastern Russia, the statement added. The Chief Minister said that India ranks number one in the field of livestock and its related activities. He said effective measures have been taken in the state of Uttar Pradesh for the development of essential infrastructure for milk-based activities so that farmers can get fair price for their produce. Adityanath went on to add that in order to upscale food processing in the country; to maintain the availability of pure and nutritious food products to the general public; to reduce the damage after harvesting; and to obtain a fair price for the produce of the farmers in large quantities, mega food parks and cold chains are being set up. He said that the kind of technical skill and management of resources that our investors adopt here will definitely provide a golden opportunity for better production and investment in Far Eastern Russia, the statement read. Adityanath said that Uttar Pradesh is leading in establishment of off-grid decentralized solar system plants such as Solar Street Light, Solar RO water plant, solar power pack, solar mini-grid power plant and solar high-mast. The off-grid decentralized solar system plant may prove to be effective in cheaper power supply in regions of the Far Eastern Russia, he added. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Trutnev, Governors of Russian states and representative from business fraternity were present during the occasion.

India has Russia's full support in defence, industry and nuclear sectors: Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath

In wake of the warnings issued by the India Meteorology Department (IMD) for<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-meteorological-department-predicts-heavy-rainfall-in-uttarakhand-237689"> heavy rainfall </a>in the region, the district police on Monday directed the forces to help the people living along the banks of rivers in moving to safer places.

"Since we have received a warning for heavy rainfall, there is a possibility that the water levels of the rivers in the region may go up. We have issued directions to our teams to help people living along the banks in avoiding the flood-like situation by helping them move to safer places," Arun Mohan Joshi, Senior Superintendent of Police said.

The police personnel in various areas are in all readiness to face any untoward situation.

The disaster relief teams have been instructed to keep their equipment ready to address any issues in the near future.

In the wake of heavy rains and cloud burst in the hilly areas here, the Ganges was flowing barely 10 centimetres below the danger level mark here on August 9.

The danger level mark is 339.50 metres and the Ganges is flowing at 339.40 metres mark.

If the river flows above the danger mark, it could prove dangerous to the plains.&nbsp;

In wake of the warnings issued by the India Meteorology Department (IMD) for heavy rainfall in the region, the district police on Monday directed the forces to help the people living along the banks of rivers in moving to safer places.

In wake of the warnings issued by the India Meteorology Department (IMD) for heavy rainfall in the region, the district police on Monday directed the forces to help the people living along the banks of rivers in moving to safer places. "Since we have received a warning for heavy rainfall, there is a possibility that the water levels of the rivers in the region may go up. We have issued directions to our teams to help people living along the banks in avoiding the flood-like situation by helping them move to safer places," Arun Mohan Joshi, Senior Superintendent of Police said. The police personnel in various areas are in all readiness to face any untoward situation. The disaster relief teams have been instructed to keep their equipment ready to address any issues in the near future. In the wake of heavy rains and cloud burst in the hilly areas here, the Ganges was flowing barely 10 centimetres below the danger level mark here on August 9. The danger level mark is 339.50 metres and the Ganges is flowing at 339.40 metres mark. If the river flows above the danger mark, it could prove dangerous to the plains.

Uttarakhand: Police direct forces to help people in case of heavy rainfall

Ahead of August 15 celebrations, the security measures have been intensified, in and around Delhi's Red fort here.

Delhi Police, this year, have installed facial recognition system along with CCTV cameras to ensure fool-proof security.

Nupur Prasad, Deputy Commissioner of police said, "We are fully prepared, and ready to meet any kind of exigency. More than 400 CCTV cameras have been installed. Our facial recognition system will alert us if any criminal, who is in our special inputs, arrives near the venue."

"We are taking every input seriously that is being received by our agencies. Apart from the local police, we are also getting the assistance from the security unit of Delhi Police, National security guard, Special protection group, and different components of army," She further added.

Commenting on the security measures that are being undertaken, Sanjay Singh, Special Commissioner of police, law and order said, "community meetings have been held across all these areas, and along with the cooperation of locals, things have become easier for us."

Ahead of August 15 celebrations, the security measures have been intensified, in and around Delhi's Red fort here. Delhi Police, this year, have installed facial recognition system along with CCTV cameras to ensure fool-proof security.

Ahead of August 15 celebrations, the security measures have been intensified, in and around Delhi's Red fort here. Delhi Police, this year, have installed facial recognition system along with CCTV cameras to ensure fool-proof security. Nupur Prasad, Deputy Commissioner of police said, "We are fully prepared, and ready to meet any kind of exigency. More than 400 CCTV cameras have been installed. Our facial recognition system will alert us if any criminal, who is in our special inputs, arrives near the venue." "We are taking every input seriously that is being received by our agencies. Apart from the local police, we are also getting the assistance from the security unit of Delhi Police, National security guard, Special protection group, and different components of army," She further added. Commenting on the security measures that are being undertaken, Sanjay Singh, Special Commissioner of police, law and order said, "community meetings have been held across all these areas, and along with the cooperation of locals, things have become easier for us."

Security tightens around Delhi's Red Fort ahead of Independence Day

Chandrayaan-2, the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/isro-shares-first-set-of-images-of-earth-as-viewed-by-chandrayaan-2-240576">second generation moon mission</a> of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is expected to reach the moon's orbit on August 20, chairman K Sivan said on Monday.

''On August 20, spacecraft will be reaching moon and we'll be carrying out lunar orbit insertion, by this process Chandrayaan2 will be around moon on August 20, we plan to have series of manoeuvres around moon, finally on September 7 we'll be landing on moon, this is our plan,'' K Sivan said.

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''On August 14 early morning, around 3:30am, we are going to have a manoeuvre called trans-lunar injection, by this manoeuvre Chandrayaan2 will leave earth and move towards the moon,'' Sivan further added.

Once it's in lunar orbit 100 kilometres above the surface, the spacecraft will send a lander on a controlled descent to the surface.

The lander will then release a six-wheeled solar-powered <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/what-will-happen-during-the-48-day-journey-of-chandrayaan-2-237679">rover that will cover about 200 metres</a> of lunar territory.

The aim of the fourteen-day mission is to examine the surface, gathering data on minerals and even water in the form of ice.

Chandrayaan-2 lifts off: India's most ambitious space mission

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It will be the first Indian expedition to attempt a soft landing on the lunar surface. The rover will remain on the moon for 14 days.

Chandrayaan-2&nbsp;lifted off from the Satish Dhawan centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh on July 22.

Chandrayaan-2, the second generation moon mission of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is expected to reach the moon's orbit on August 20, chairman K Sivan said on Monday.

Chandrayaan-2, the second generation moon mission of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is expected to reach the moon's orbit on August 20, chairman K Sivan said on Monday. ''On August 20, spacecraft will be reaching moon and we'll be carrying out lunar orbit insertion, by this process Chandrayaan2 will be around moon on August 20, we plan to have series of manoeuvres around moon, finally on September 7 we'll be landing on moon, this is our plan,'' K Sivan said. ISRO Chairman: On 20 Aug, spacecraft will be reaching moon&we'll be carrying out lunar orbit insertion,by this process,#Chandrayaan2 will be around moon on Aug20, we plan to have series of maneuvers around moon, finally on Sep 7 we'll be landing on moon, this is our plan. https://t.co/XUgMLKLNcL — ANI (@ANI) August 12, 2019 × Chandrayaan-2 will leave the earth's orbit on August 14 and will move towards the moon. ''On August 14 early morning, around 3:30am, we are going to have a manoeuvre called trans-lunar injection, by this manoeuvre Chandrayaan2 will leave earth and move towards the moon,'' Sivan further added. Once it's in lunar orbit 100 kilometres above the surface, the spacecraft will send a lander on a controlled descent to the surface. The lander will then release a six-wheeled solar-powered rover that will cover about 200 metres of lunar territory. The aim of the fourteen-day mission is to examine the surface, gathering data on minerals and even water in the form of ice. Chandrayaan-2 lifts off: India's most ambitious space mission It will be the first Indian expedition to attempt a soft landing on the lunar surface. The rover will remain on the moon for 14 days. Chandrayaan-2 lifted off from the Satish Dhawan centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh on July 22.

Chandrayaan-2 to reach moon's orbit on August 20, says ISRO chairman K Sivan

Scrapping of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/article-370-revoked-from-jammu-and-kashmir-all-you-need-to-know-240772">Article 370 </a>in Jammu and Kashmir, instead of bringing two former chief ministers together on one platform, led to more bitterness between the two.

According to reports, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/article-370-omar-abdullah-mehbooba-mufti-detained-after-special-status-to-jammu-and-kashmir-is-revoked-240931">Mehbooba Mufti and Omar Abdullah</a> had an argument over the present state of Jammu and Kashmir at Hari Niwas Palace in Srinagar, where the two former chief ministers have been put under preventive custody after the abolishment of Article 370 which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir.

Reports said that Omar and Mehbooba blamed each other for bringing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to the valley. 
 
Omar hit out at her for forming government in J&amp;K between 2015-2018 with BJP as the alliance partner whereas Mehbooba slammed Omar, saying that his father Farooq Abdullah had an alliance with Atal Bihari Vajpayee government.

Following the nasty argument, Omar was shifted out to a hut, managed by the forest department, in Chesmashahi.

Mehbooba Mufti and National Conference deputy chief Omar Abdullah were taken under preventive arrest last week abolished Article 370 and moved a separate bill to bifurcate the state into two separate union territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. 
 
The Centre has deployed a huge contingent of central forces in the Valley anticipating violence after scrapping Article 370. 
 
Meanwhile, NSA Ajit Doval is also present in Jammu and Kashmir to take a review of the situation on the ground. 
 
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Scrapping of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, instead of bringing two former chief ministers together on one platform, led to more bitterness between the two. According to reports, Mehbooba Mufti and Omar Abdullah had an argument over the present state of Jammu and Kashmir at Hari Niwas Palace in Srinagar, where the two former chief ministers have been put under preventive custody after the abolishment of Article 370 which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir.

Scrapping of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, instead of bringing two former chief ministers together on one platform, led to more bitterness between the two. According to reports, Mehbooba Mufti and Omar Abdullah had an argument over the present state of Jammu and Kashmir at Hari Niwas Palace in Srinagar, where the two former chief ministers have been put under preventive custody after the abolishment of Article 370 which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir. Reports said that Omar and Mehbooba blamed each other for bringing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to the valley. Omar hit out at her for forming government in J&K between 2015-2018 with BJP as the alliance partner whereas Mehbooba slammed Omar, saying that his father Farooq Abdullah had an alliance with Atal Bihari Vajpayee government. Following the nasty argument, Omar was shifted out to a hut, managed by the forest department, in Chesmashahi. Mehbooba Mufti and National Conference deputy chief Omar Abdullah were taken under preventive arrest last week abolished Article 370 and moved a separate bill to bifurcate the state into two separate union territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. The Centre has deployed a huge contingent of central forces in the Valley anticipating violence after scrapping Article 370. Meanwhile, NSA Ajit Doval is also present in Jammu and Kashmir to take a review of the situation on the ground. (With inputs from agencies)

Jammu and Kashmir: Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti 'fight it out' at Srinagar's Hari Niwas Palace

40 people have lost their lives while 14 are missing since August 1 due to floods in the state, a data released by Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC) said.

The state disaster monitoring centre has also said that 5, 81,702 people have been evacuated from the flood-hit areas.

"Since 1st August 2019, 40 people have lost their lives, 14 people missing, 5,81,702 people evacuated, 1168 number of relief camps operational and 17 districts and 2028 villages affected," the KSNDMC informed.

Yesterday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah undertook an aerial survey of flood-affected areas of Karnataka. Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa briefed Shah about the rescue and relief operations, which are underway in the state and Belgaum district.

On Saturday, Yediyurappa had announced Rs 5 lakh compensation to next of kin of the deceased. Meanwhile, all schools and colleges -- government and private — in affected flood-hit districts will remain closed till August 15.

40 people have lost their lives while 14 are missing since August 1 due to floods in the state, a data released by Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC) said.

40 people have lost their lives while 14 are missing since August 1 due to floods in the state, a data released by Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC) said. The state disaster monitoring centre has also said that 5, 81,702 people have been evacuated from the flood-hit areas. "Since 1st August 2019, 40 people have lost their lives, 14 people missing, 5,81,702 people evacuated, 1168 number of relief camps operational and 17 districts and 2028 villages affected," the KSNDMC informed. Yesterday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah undertook an aerial survey of flood-affected areas of Karnataka. Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa briefed Shah about the rescue and relief operations, which are underway in the state and Belgaum district. On Saturday, Yediyurappa had announced Rs 5 lakh compensation to next of kin of the deceased. Meanwhile, all schools and colleges -- government and private — in affected flood-hit districts will remain closed till August 15.

40 dead, 14 missing in flood-hit Karnataka since August 1

Around 29 crew members of offshore support vessel, Coastal Jaguar jumped into the water after a fire engulfed the vessel in Vishakapatnam&nbsp;on Monday.

28 members have been rescued by the Indian Coast Guard while a search is on for one missing crew member.

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"At 11.30am on August 12, the crew of offshore support vessel Coastal Jaguar had to abandon their vessel and jump into the water to save themselves from a fire which engulfed the vessel. There was reportedly a loud explosion onboard Coastal Jaguar that was followed by thick smoke emanating from the vessel. The exact cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained," a release by the Indian Coast Guard said.

Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Rani Rashmoni which was in the area was diverted to coordinate the rescue operation.&nbsp;

ICGS Rani Rashmoni in coordination with the Visakhapatnam Port Trust (VPT) boats rescued the distressed crew.

"28 out of the 29 crew present on board have been rescued while the search for one missing crew is in progress. ICGS Samudra Paheredar, ICG Helicopter and ICGS C-432 were pressed into action to further augment the rescue efforts," the release stated.

Around 29 crew members of offshore support vessel, Coastal Jaguar jumped into the water after a fire engulfed the vessel in Vishakapatnam on Monday. 28 members have been rescued by the Indian Coast Guard while a search is on for one missing crew member.

Around 29 crew members of offshore support vessel, Coastal Jaguar jumped into the water after a fire engulfed the vessel in Vishakapatnam on Monday. 28 members have been rescued by the Indian Coast Guard while a search is on for one missing crew member. #WATCH Visakhapatnam: At 11:30 am today, 29 crew members of Offshore Support Vessel Coastal Jaguar jumped into water after a fire engulfed the vessel. 28 rescued by Indian Coast Guard. Search for 1 missing crew underway. Exact cause of fire yet to be ascertained. #AndhraPradesh pic.twitter.com/pksYGrC9ZE — ANI (@ANI) August 12, 2019 × "At 11.30am on August 12, the crew of offshore support vessel Coastal Jaguar had to abandon their vessel and jump into the water to save themselves from a fire which engulfed the vessel. There was reportedly a loud explosion onboard Coastal Jaguar that was followed by thick smoke emanating from the vessel. The exact cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained," a release by the Indian Coast Guard said. Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Rani Rashmoni which was in the area was diverted to coordinate the rescue operation. ICGS Rani Rashmoni in coordination with the Visakhapatnam Port Trust (VPT) boats rescued the distressed crew. "28 out of the 29 crew present on board have been rescued while the search for one missing crew is in progress. ICGS Samudra Paheredar, ICG Helicopter and ICGS C-432 were pressed into action to further augment the rescue efforts," the release stated.

Offshore vessel Coastal Jaguar catches fire; 28 members rescued and one still missing

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