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Reliance group chairman Anil Ambani on Tuesday said the group has repaid over Rs 35,000 crore of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/in-heartfelt-message-anil-ambani-thanks-brother-mukesh-for-timely-support-during-trying-times-204209">debt during the past 14 months</a> and exuded confidence that it would meet all future debt obligations through the ongoing asset monetisation plan.

In a conference call with media, he said the Rs 35,000 crore debt repayment includes debt servicing by Reliance Capital, Reliance Power and Reliance Infra and their respective affiliates.

"The Reliance group has made aggregate debt servicing payments of over Rs 35,000 crore in the 14 months period from April 2018 till May 2019," Ambani said.

These comprise principal repayment of Rs 25,000 crore and interest payment of nearly Rs 11,000 crore he said without offering details.

He claimed that this payment has been funded almost entirely from the proceeds from asset monetisation and that the group is fully committed to meet all its future debt servicing obligation in a timely manner as more asset sales are on.&nbsp;

Reliance group chairman Anil Ambani on Tuesday said the group has repaid over Rs 35,000 crore of debt during the past 14 months and exuded confidence that it would meet all future debt obligations through the ongoing asset monetisation plan.

Reliance group chairman Anil Ambani on Tuesday said the group has repaid over Rs 35,000 crore of debt during the past 14 months and exuded confidence that it would meet all future debt obligations through the ongoing asset monetisation plan. In a conference call with media, he said the Rs 35,000 crore debt repayment includes debt servicing by Reliance Capital, Reliance Power and Reliance Infra and their respective affiliates. "The Reliance group has made aggregate debt servicing payments of over Rs 35,000 crore in the 14 months period from April 2018 till May 2019," Ambani said. These comprise principal repayment of Rs 25,000 crore and interest payment of nearly Rs 11,000 crore he said without offering details. He claimed that this payment has been funded almost entirely from the proceeds from asset monetisation and that the group is fully committed to meet all its future debt servicing obligation in a timely manner as more asset sales are on.

Reliance has paid debt servicing payments of over Rs 35,000 crore: Anil Ambani

A deep depression over the east-central and adjoining southeast Arabian Sea has intensified into cyclonic storm Vayu and is likely hit the Gujarat coast by June 13, the India Meteorological Office (IMD) said on Tuesday.

"Cyclone `Vayu` is expected to hit the coast in Gujarat between Porbandar and Veraval early 13th June morning speeding up to 110-120 kmph and gusting up to 135-140 kmph," Deputy Director General Meteorology, Mumbai IMD, KS Hosalikar said.&nbsp;

In view of the warning of heavy downpour in parts of Gujarat, the state government has deployed NDRF personnel in and around coastal areas of Kutch and Saurashtra, reports said.&nbsp;

"Mumbai will also be affected by the cyclone but not that severely as it is likely to cross at a distance of 250-300 km away from the Mumbai coast tomorrow early morning," Hosalikar said.

He said, "A cyclone warning has been issued in Mumbai for fishermen and people living near the coastline. Mumbai will see a weather change today and tomorrow due to the effect of the cyclonic formation."

The weather officer has advised fishermen not to venture into the sea for the next couple of days while ports have been asked to flag danger signal.

A deep depression over the east-central and adjoining southeast Arabian Sea has intensified into cyclonic storm Vayu and is likely hit the Gujarat coast by June 13, the India Meteorological Office (IMD) said on Tuesday.

A deep depression over the east-central and adjoining southeast Arabian Sea has intensified into cyclonic storm Vayu and is likely hit the Gujarat coast by June 13, the India Meteorological Office (IMD) said on Tuesday. "Cyclone `Vayu` is expected to hit the coast in Gujarat between Porbandar and Veraval early 13th June morning speeding up to 110-120 kmph and gusting up to 135-140 kmph," Deputy Director General Meteorology, Mumbai IMD, KS Hosalikar said. In view of the warning of heavy downpour in parts of Gujarat, the state government has deployed NDRF personnel in and around coastal areas of Kutch and Saurashtra, reports said. "Mumbai will also be affected by the cyclone but not that severely as it is likely to cross at a distance of 250-300 km away from the Mumbai coast tomorrow early morning," Hosalikar said. He said, "A cyclone warning has been issued in Mumbai for fishermen and people living near the coastline. Mumbai will see a weather change today and tomorrow due to the effect of the cyclonic formation." The weather officer has advised fishermen not to venture into the sea for the next couple of days while ports have been asked to flag danger signal.

Cyclonic storm Vayu to cross Gujarat coast on June 13: IMD

The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday ordered the release of journalist Prashant Kanojia on bail. Kanojia was arrested along with the editor and head of a Noida-based channel objectionable content against Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

"Even we take a lot in from the social media, but does that mean incarceration? Release him on bail and proceed against him," said a vacation bench comprising Justices Indira Banerjee and Ajay Rastogi. The bench was hearing a Habeas Corpus (requiring an arrested person to be presented before court) petition filed bu Kanojia's wife Jigisha.

"Regardless of the contents of the tweet, it doesn't appear that arrest was warranted. The right to liberty of a citizen has been infringed upon," Justice Banerjee added. Kanojia was arrested on Saturday and lodged in Lucknow jail.

The Uttar Pradesh government defended the arrest and highlighted Kanojia's Twitter timeline. "We had gone through his Twitter timeline. His tweets are not restricted to political figures, he has posted tweets about gods and goddesses. His tweets are very strong and inflammatory. This is why Section 505 (inciting a particular community to commit offence against other community) of the Indian Penal Code was added," the UP government said. Though the bench said that it doesn't agree with Kanojia's tweets, it rejected the argument saying a person cannot be deprived of his personal liberty. "The Uttar Pradesh government can proceed against him, but he can't be put behind bars for his tweets," the bench said.

The bench also warned against posting stuff on Twitter. "It is very wrong to think whatever is uploaded will be swallowed by the public. People are educated," Justice Banerjee said.

The Editors Guild had on Sunday condemned the arrest of Kanojia and others, describing the police action as an "authoritarian misuse of laws" and an effort to intimidate the press.

An FIR was registered against Kanojia at Hazratganj police station in Lucknow on Friday night in which it was alleged that the accused made "objectionable comments against the chief minister and tried to malign his image".

The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday ordered the release of journalist Prashant Kanojia on bail. Kanojia was arrested along with the editor and head of a Noida-based channel objectionable content against Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday ordered the release of journalist Prashant Kanojia on bail. Kanojia was arrested along with the editor and head of a Noida-based channel objectionable content against Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. "Even we take a lot in from the social media, but does that mean incarceration? Release him on bail and proceed against him," said a vacation bench comprising Justices Indira Banerjee and Ajay Rastogi. The bench was hearing a Habeas Corpus (requiring an arrested person to be presented before court) petition filed bu Kanojia's wife Jigisha. "Regardless of the contents of the tweet, it doesn't appear that arrest was warranted. The right to liberty of a citizen has been infringed upon," Justice Banerjee added. Kanojia was arrested on Saturday and lodged in Lucknow jail. The Uttar Pradesh government defended the arrest and highlighted Kanojia's Twitter timeline. "We had gone through his Twitter timeline. His tweets are not restricted to political figures, he has posted tweets about gods and goddesses. His tweets are very strong and inflammatory. This is why Section 505 (inciting a particular community to commit offence against other community) of the Indian Penal Code was added," the UP government said. Though the bench said that it doesn't agree with Kanojia's tweets, it rejected the argument saying a person cannot be deprived of his personal liberty. "The Uttar Pradesh government can proceed against him, but he can't be put behind bars for his tweets," the bench said. The bench also warned against posting stuff on Twitter. "It is very wrong to think whatever is uploaded will be swallowed by the public. People are educated," Justice Banerjee said. The Editors Guild had on Sunday condemned the arrest of Kanojia and others, describing the police action as an "authoritarian misuse of laws" and an effort to intimidate the press. An FIR was registered against Kanojia at Hazratganj police station in Lucknow on Friday night in which it was alleged that the accused made "objectionable comments against the chief minister and tried to malign his image".

Don't appreciate Prashant Kanojia's tweets but he can't be put behind bars: Supreme Court orders release of journalist

A day after parts of Delhi recorded an<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-records-all-time-high-of-48-degree-celsius-226013"> all-time high of 48 degrees Celsius</a>, the region in and around the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/no-respite-from-heat-as-delhi-sizzles-at-46-degree-celsius-226143">national capital </a>witnessed a change in the weather on Tuesday.

Many places in and around the city experienced strong winds and light rainfall today.

Delhi- NCR is expected to get respite from the scorching heat in the coming days as the India Meteorological Department&nbsp;has predicted slight rainfall for the next three days.

IMD scientist Kuldeep Srivastava said that due to the rains the temperature is expected to remain below 45 degrees with no heat wave.

He also hopes that the heat wave may not strike Delhi-NCR after mid-June as the temperature usually remains static following June 15.

Delhi including entire north-western India is expected to see thunderstorm and light rainfall. Rajasthan and other places may also not experience the heat wave, he added.

The change in the weather is due to the effects of western disturbances and cyclone, Srivastava added.

Cyclone wind will hit Gujarat coast on Wednesday following which the region may witness heavy rains and strong winds.

The cyclone&nbsp;may reduce the effect of monsoon winds for the next 3-4 days due to which Delhi may receive its first monsoon shower in the first week of July.

A day after parts of Delhi recorded an all-time high of 48 degrees Celsius, the region in and around the national capital witnessed a change in the weather on Tuesday.

A day after parts of Delhi recorded an all-time high of 48 degrees Celsius, the region in and around the national capital witnessed a change in the weather on Tuesday. Many places in and around the city experienced strong winds and light rainfall today. Delhi- NCR is expected to get respite from the scorching heat in the coming days as the India Meteorological Department has predicted slight rainfall for the next three days. IMD scientist Kuldeep Srivastava said that due to the rains the temperature is expected to remain below 45 degrees with no heat wave. He also hopes that the heat wave may not strike Delhi-NCR after mid-June as the temperature usually remains static following June 15. Delhi including entire north-western India is expected to see thunderstorm and light rainfall. Rajasthan and other places may also not experience the heat wave, he added. The change in the weather is due to the effects of western disturbances and cyclone, Srivastava added. Cyclone wind will hit Gujarat coast on Wednesday following which the region may witness heavy rains and strong winds. The cyclone may reduce the effect of monsoon winds for the next 3-4 days due to which Delhi may receive its first monsoon shower in the first week of July.

Delhi-NCR may get respite from scorching heat in coming days: IMD

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Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Monday said that his country has the right not to extradite controversial <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/zakir-naik-alleges-political-witch-hunt-after-interpol-takes-up-indias-red-corner-notice-against-him-213362">Islamic preacher Zakir Naik</a> to India, since the fugitive evangelist claims he will not get a fair trial back home, according to a media report.

Naik, a 53-year-old radical television preacher, reportedly left India in 2016 and subsequently moved to largely Malaysia, where he was granted permanent residency.

"Zakir in general feels that he is not going to get a fair trial (in India)," Mahathir was quoted as saying by The Star newspaper.

He compared the situation to Australia refusing to extradite former police commando Sirul Azhar Umar, who was sentenced to death in Malaysia in 2015 for killing a Mongolian model.

"We requested Australia to extradite Sirul and they are afraid we are going to send him to the gallows," the prime minister said.

Naik was booked by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in 2016 based on a National Investigation Agency FIR that was registered under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act.

The ED last month said that Naik received crores of funds in his and his trusts' bank accounts from unidentified "well wishers" over the years for his speeches that spread "hatred and incited Muslim youths" to take up terrorism.

The Islamic Research Foundation (IRF), Mumbai-based charity trust promoted and controlled by Naik, "allegedly received funds in the form of donations and zakat (a form of alms giving in Islam) from domestic as well as overseas donors from countries like the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Malaysia among others," the ED said.&nbsp;

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Monday said that his country has the right not to extradite controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik to India, since the fugitive evangelist claims he will not get a fair trial back home, according to a media report.

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Monday said that his country has the right not to extradite controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik to India, since the fugitive evangelist claims he will not get a fair trial back home, according to a media report. Naik, a 53-year-old radical television preacher, reportedly left India in 2016 and subsequently moved to largely Malaysia, where he was granted permanent residency. "Zakir in general feels that he is not going to get a fair trial (in India)," Mahathir was quoted as saying by The Star newspaper. He compared the situation to Australia refusing to extradite former police commando Sirul Azhar Umar, who was sentenced to death in Malaysia in 2015 for killing a Mongolian model. "We requested Australia to extradite Sirul and they are afraid we are going to send him to the gallows," the prime minister said. Naik was booked by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in 2016 based on a National Investigation Agency FIR that was registered under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act. The ED last month said that Naik received crores of funds in his and his trusts' bank accounts from unidentified "well wishers" over the years for his speeches that spread "hatred and incited Muslim youths" to take up terrorism. The Islamic Research Foundation (IRF), Mumbai-based charity trust promoted and controlled by Naik, "allegedly received funds in the form of donations and zakat (a form of alms giving in Islam) from domestic as well as overseas donors from countries like the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Malaysia among others," the ED said.

Malaysia has right not to extradite Zakir Naik to India: PM Mahathir Mohamad

The government has dismissed from service 12 senior income tax officers, including one of the ranks of the joint commissioner, on <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/former-pakistani-president-asif-ali-zardari-arrested-on-corruption-charges-225991">charges of corruption</a> and professional misconduct, sources said.

The list is topped by a Joint Commissioner rank officer against whom there are serious complaints of corruption and extortion from businessmen accused of helping self-styled godman Chandraswami.

It also includes an IRS officer in the post of Commissioner (Appeal) in Noida, who was accused of sexual harassment to two lady IRS officers of Commissioner rank.

Another IRS officer who compulsory retired had acquired movable and immovable assets worth over Rs 3.17 crore in the name of self and his family members. These movable and immovable properties had allegedly been acquired by abusing his official position and by corrupt and illegal means.

A Commissioner Income Tax, who had a Disproportionate Assets case registered against him by the anti-corruption branch of the CBI, and was suspended from service in October 2009 pending criminal prosecution was also compulsorily retired by the government.

Another officer involved in cases of corruptions and extortion and who had passed many wrongs and malafide assessment orders which were later on reversed by the appellate authorities too was dismissed from the service.

An officer amassed disproportionate assets to the tune of Rs 1.55 crore, which is 133.71 per cent of his known sources of income and using hawala channels for transferring the ill-gotten money too was compulsorily retired from the service.

Another officer of Commissioner rank, accused of demanding Rs 50 lakh bribe for giving relief to a businessman in a shell company matter, and abusing his official position as a public servant to acquire immovable/movable assets from his ill-gotten money amounting to Rs 3.13 crore was also compulsorily retired. 
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The government has dismissed from service 12 senior income tax officers, including one of the ranks of the joint commissioner, on charges of corruption and professional misconduct, sources said.

The government has dismissed from service 12 senior income tax officers, including one of the ranks of the joint commissioner, on charges of corruption and professional misconduct, sources said. The list is topped by a Joint Commissioner rank officer against whom there are serious complaints of corruption and extortion from businessmen accused of helping self-styled godman Chandraswami. It also includes an IRS officer in the post of Commissioner (Appeal) in Noida, who was accused of sexual harassment to two lady IRS officers of Commissioner rank. Another IRS officer who compulsory retired had acquired movable and immovable assets worth over Rs 3.17 crore in the name of self and his family members. These movable and immovable properties had allegedly been acquired by abusing his official position and by corrupt and illegal means. A Commissioner Income Tax, who had a Disproportionate Assets case registered against him by the anti-corruption branch of the CBI, and was suspended from service in October 2009 pending criminal prosecution was also compulsorily retired by the government. Another officer involved in cases of corruptions and extortion and who had passed many wrongs and malafide assessment orders which were later on reversed by the appellate authorities too was dismissed from the service. An officer amassed disproportionate assets to the tune of Rs 1.55 crore, which is 133.71 per cent of his known sources of income and using hawala channels for transferring the ill-gotten money too was compulsorily retired from the service. Another officer of Commissioner rank, accused of demanding Rs 50 lakh bribe for giving relief to a businessman in a shell company matter, and abusing his official position as a public servant to acquire immovable/movable assets from his ill-gotten money amounting to Rs 3.13 crore was also compulsorily retired.

Government dismisses 12 senior I-T officers for corruption, misconduct

Delhi and its nearby areas such as Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad and Ghaziabad continue to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-records-all-time-high-of-48-degree-celsius-226013">experience heat wave</a> on Tuesday, with India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting the maximum temperature at 46 degree Celsius.

However, the weather forecasting agency predicted that tomorrow, the capital will be hit by thunderstorm or dust storm.

Besides, the heatwave in many parts with a severe heatwave in isolated pockets over East Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh are also predicted.

"Heat wave to severe heat wave in isolated pockets over Uttar Pradesh; heat wave in isolated pockets over Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Gangetic West Bengal, Odisha, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Rayalaseema and Tamilnadu," the IMD stated in its all India weather warning bulletin.

Gale winds speed reaching 90-100 kmph gusting to 115 kmph very likely to prevail over East-Central and adjoining southeast Arabian Sea; 40-50 kmph gusting to 60 kmph over Lakshadweep area, Kerala, Karnataka and south Maharashtra coasts, it added.

Fishermen have been advised not to venture into these areas.

Delhi and its nearby areas such as Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad and Ghaziabad continue to experience heat wave on Tuesday, with India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting the maximum temperature at 46 degree Celsius.

Delhi and its nearby areas such as Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad and Ghaziabad continue to experience heat wave on Tuesday, with India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting the maximum temperature at 46 degree Celsius. However, the weather forecasting agency predicted that tomorrow, the capital will be hit by thunderstorm or dust storm. Besides, the heatwave in many parts with a severe heatwave in isolated pockets over East Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh are also predicted. "Heat wave to severe heat wave in isolated pockets over Uttar Pradesh; heat wave in isolated pockets over Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Gangetic West Bengal, Odisha, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Rayalaseema and Tamilnadu," the IMD stated in its all India weather warning bulletin. Gale winds speed reaching 90-100 kmph gusting to 115 kmph very likely to prevail over East-Central and adjoining southeast Arabian Sea; 40-50 kmph gusting to 60 kmph over Lakshadweep area, Kerala, Karnataka and south Maharashtra coasts, it added. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into these areas.

No respite from heat as Delhi sizzles at 46 degree Celsius

The Lok Sabha Secretariat has circulated a list of vacant bungalows for MPs that interestingly includes 12, Tughlaq Lane, the official residence of Congress president <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/modis-lok-sabha-poll-campaign-filled-with-lies-poison-and-hatred-rahul-gandhi-in-wayanad-225428">Rahul Gandhi since 2004</a> when he first became a Member of Parliament after winning from Amethi Lok Sabha seat.

The circular, a copy of which has been accessed by ANI, includes the addresses of various bungalows to be allotted to those who have won the elections recently.

Gandhi's current bungalow comes in 'Type 8' category which is the highest.

The Congress leader, who lost from his traditional Amethi seat, however, won the election from Wayanad in Kerala in the recently concluded elections.

As per rules, a list of vacant bungalows/flats is given to MPs on behalf of the Lok Sabha Secretariat from which they can choose and apply.&nbsp;

This time, MPs have been provided with a list of 517 flats and bungalows. Rahul Gandhi's bungalow has been mentioned for allocation on the same list.

According to sources, Gandhi's office does not have any knowledge about such a circular.

The Lok Sabha Secretariat has circulated a list of vacant bungalows for MPs that interestingly includes 12, Tughlaq Lane, the official residence of Congress president Rahul Gandhi since 2004 when he first became a Member of Parliament after winning from Amethi Lok Sabha seat.

The Lok Sabha Secretariat has circulated a list of vacant bungalows for MPs that interestingly includes 12, Tughlaq Lane, the official residence of Congress president Rahul Gandhi since 2004 when he first became a Member of Parliament after winning from Amethi Lok Sabha seat. The circular, a copy of which has been accessed by ANI, includes the addresses of various bungalows to be allotted to those who have won the elections recently. Gandhi's current bungalow comes in 'Type 8' category which is the highest. The Congress leader, who lost from his traditional Amethi seat, however, won the election from Wayanad in Kerala in the recently concluded elections. As per rules, a list of vacant bungalows/flats is given to MPs on behalf of the Lok Sabha Secretariat from which they can choose and apply. This time, MPs have been provided with a list of 517 flats and bungalows. Rahul Gandhi's bungalow has been mentioned for allocation on the same list. According to sources, Gandhi's office does not have any knowledge about such a circular.

Rahul Gandhi's residence at Delhi's Tughlaq Lane declared 'vacant', put on MPs allocation list

In a first for the Indian Coast Guard, a Charter of Affiliation was signed between the ICGS Shaurya and the 3rd (Naga Hills) battalion of the Assam Rifles, the Oldest Paramilitary Force at a ceremony on board the Indian Coast Guard Ship Shaurya here, in the presence of Officers and sailors, troops. &nbsp;

The objective of the affiliation is to promote bilateral cooperation between the Indian Coast Guard and the Assam Rifles in the field of exchange of information and personnel, build up camaraderie, utilize one another’s assets for training, sports/ adventure, understand culture and traditions. This affiliation will go a long way in strengthening the ties between the land and sea forces of the Union of India.

ICGS Shaurya is an indigenously built 105m Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) which draws more than 3000 ton of displacement and is based at Chennai. The ship was commissioned on August 12, 2017 and manned by 10 officers and 100 sailors. The ship is fitted with state-of art equipment and is capable of carrying one twin engine light helicopter for operations at sea.

3rd (Naga Hills) Battalion Assam Rifles is the oldest battalion of the force raised in 1853 as “The Cachar Levy” for guarding eastern frontier of Assam from Brahmaputra river to Cachar Hills and comprises 750 personnel of all ranks. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

The Phase I Charter of Affiliation had been signed by the Director Generals of the Indian Coast Guard and Assam Rifles on May 22,2019 at Laitkor, Shillong and the Phase II of the charter was signed in Chennai during the reciprocal visit of the Officers and troops of Assam Rifles to the city.

Speaking to WION, S&nbsp;Paramesh, IG Coast Guard, East Region said, “the affiliation would familiarise both the forces in their each others domain of operation and it also provides troops the opportunity to understand the challenges faced in terms of terrain, weather, and to make best use of technology that is available.”

The ultimate aim is to synergise the potential of the two services so as to produce an unbeatable combination in conflict/ humanitarian mission undertaken by both the Armed Forces.It is a permanent affiliation of Assam Rifles with the Coast Guard. “When Coast Guard Officers and sailors went to Shillong it was an enriching experience to understand the terrain, the rigors of the working environment and the weather at the mountainous regions. Overall it helps broaden the horizon of soldiers and we would endeavor to carry it forward”, IG Paramesh added.

A combat battalion of Assam Rifles, consisting 14 Officers and 40 troops(including Mahila Platoon Riflemen) will be training onboard ICGS Shaurya while at sea. &nbsp;In due course of time, arrangements will be made for embarking personnel of Assam Rifles for Over-Seas Deployment (OSD) onboard ICG Ships. Bilateral meeting between the two forces and participation of experts from both sides in such meetings will also form part of affiliation.

The event was attended by Additional Director General VSR Murthy, PTM, TM,Additional Director General Indian Coast Guard, Lt Gen Sukhdeep Sangwan, SM**, Director General Assam Rifles and Inspector General S Paramesh, PTM, TM, Commander Coast Guard Region, East along with officers and men from both the forces.

In a first for the Indian Coast Guard, a Charter of Affiliation was signed between the ICGS Shaurya and the 3rd (Naga Hills) battalion of the Assam Rifles, the Oldest Paramilitary Force at a ceremony on board the Indian Coast Guard Ship Shaurya here, in the presence of Officers and sailors, troops.

In a first for the Indian Coast Guard, a Charter of Affiliation was signed between the ICGS Shaurya and the 3rd (Naga Hills) battalion of the Assam Rifles, the Oldest Paramilitary Force at a ceremony on board the Indian Coast Guard Ship Shaurya here, in the presence of Officers and sailors, troops. The objective of the affiliation is to promote bilateral cooperation between the Indian Coast Guard and the Assam Rifles in the field of exchange of information and personnel, build up camaraderie, utilize one another’s assets for training, sports/ adventure, understand culture and traditions. This affiliation will go a long way in strengthening the ties between the land and sea forces of the Union of India. ICGS Shaurya is an indigenously built 105m Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) which draws more than 3000 ton of displacement and is based at Chennai. The ship was commissioned on August 12, 2017 and manned by 10 officers and 100 sailors. The ship is fitted with state-of art equipment and is capable of carrying one twin engine light helicopter for operations at sea. 3rd (Naga Hills) Battalion Assam Rifles is the oldest battalion of the force raised in 1853 as “The Cachar Levy” for guarding eastern frontier of Assam from Brahmaputra river to Cachar Hills and comprises 750 personnel of all ranks. The Phase I Charter of Affiliation had been signed by the Director Generals of the Indian Coast Guard and Assam Rifles on May 22,2019 at Laitkor, Shillong and the Phase II of the charter was signed in Chennai during the reciprocal visit of the Officers and troops of Assam Rifles to the city. Speaking to WION, S Paramesh, IG Coast Guard, East Region said, “the affiliation would familiarise both the forces in their each others domain of operation and it also provides troops the opportunity to understand the challenges faced in terms of terrain, weather, and to make best use of technology that is available.” The ultimate aim is to synergise the potential of the two services so as to produce an unbeatable combination in conflict/ humanitarian mission undertaken by both the Armed Forces.It is a permanent affiliation of Assam Rifles with the Coast Guard. “When Coast Guard Officers and sailors went to Shillong it was an enriching experience to understand the terrain, the rigors of the working environment and the weather at the mountainous regions. Overall it helps broaden the horizon of soldiers and we would endeavor to carry it forward”, IG Paramesh added. A combat battalion of Assam Rifles, consisting 14 Officers and 40 troops(including Mahila Platoon Riflemen) will be training onboard ICGS Shaurya while at sea. In due course of time, arrangements will be made for embarking personnel of Assam Rifles for Over-Seas Deployment (OSD) onboard ICG Ships. Bilateral meeting between the two forces and participation of experts from both sides in such meetings will also form part of affiliation. The event was attended by Additional Director General VSR Murthy, PTM, TM,Additional Director General Indian Coast Guard, Lt Gen Sukhdeep Sangwan, SM**, Director General Assam Rifles and Inspector General S Paramesh, PTM, TM, Commander Coast Guard Region, East along with officers and men from both the forces.

When India’s ‘sentinels of the sea’ work in tandem with the ‘sentinels of the northeast’ 

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The wreckage of the missing AN-32 aircraft has been found by Mi-17 helicopters of the Indian Air Force following eight-day search operation, said Indian Air Force (IAF).

The wreckage of the missing AN-32 was spotted on Tuesday 16 kms North of Lipo, northeast Tato at an approximate elevation of 12000 feet by the IAF Mi-17 helicopter undertaking search in the expanded search zone, tweeted the IAF official handle.

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“After identification of the wreckage of AN 32 by Mi-17V5, the Cheetah of the IAF and Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) of the Indian Army reached the crash site. Due to high elevation and dense forest, helicopters could not land next to the crash site. However, the nearest landing site was identified and the rescue operation by helicopters will commence Wednesday early morning. Ground forces will continue to reach the crash site during the night,” added the release.&nbsp;

This apart, the civil administration of Arunachal Pradesh has also formed ground search parties to help the Air Force and Indian Army to find the survivors of the crash. “Mountaineering teams of IAF, Army and civilians are being formed now. They will be inducted tomorrow by means of helicopters to look for survivors,” said a senior official of the Indian Air Force.&nbsp;

The AN-32 aircraft with 13 people on board – eight officers and five passengers took off from the Jorhat air base around 12:25pm on June 3 and was headed for Mechuka – an advanced landing ground in Arunchal Pradesh closer to the Chinese border. However, the aircraft lost contact with the radar and ground staff and did not reach the Mechuka air base at its scheduled landing time at 1pm the same day.&nbsp;

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-air-force-an-32-aircraft-with-13-passengers-on-board-goes-missing-after-takeoff-223865">wreckage of the aircraft </a>was located following eight-day search operation.&nbsp;

IAF&nbsp;chopper teams were involved in the search mission.&nbsp;

The wreckage of the missing AN-32 aircraft has been found by Mi-17 helicopters of the Indian Air Force following eight-day search operation, said Indian Air Force (IAF).

The wreckage of the missing AN-32 aircraft has been found by Mi-17 helicopters of the Indian Air Force following eight-day search operation, said Indian Air Force (IAF). The wreckage of the missing AN-32 was spotted on Tuesday 16 kms North of Lipo, northeast Tato at an approximate elevation of 12000 feet by the IAF Mi-17 helicopter undertaking search in the expanded search zone, tweeted the IAF official handle. Efforts are now continuing to establish the status of occupants & establish survivors. Further details will be communicated as the recovery actions progress. — Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) June 11, 2019 × “After identification of the wreckage of AN 32 by Mi-17V5, the Cheetah of the IAF and Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) of the Indian Army reached the crash site. Due to high elevation and dense forest, helicopters could not land next to the crash site. However, the nearest landing site was identified and the rescue operation by helicopters will commence Wednesday early morning. Ground forces will continue to reach the crash site during the night,” added the release. This apart, the civil administration of Arunachal Pradesh has also formed ground search parties to help the Air Force and Indian Army to find the survivors of the crash. “Mountaineering teams of IAF, Army and civilians are being formed now. They will be inducted tomorrow by means of helicopters to look for survivors,” said a senior official of the Indian Air Force. The AN-32 aircraft with 13 people on board – eight officers and five passengers took off from the Jorhat air base around 12:25pm on June 3 and was headed for Mechuka – an advanced landing ground in Arunchal Pradesh closer to the Chinese border. However, the aircraft lost contact with the radar and ground staff and did not reach the Mechuka air base at its scheduled landing time at 1pm the same day. The wreckage of the aircraft was located following eight-day search operation. IAF chopper teams were involved in the search mission.

Wreckage of missing AN-32 aircraft found in Arunachal Pradesh: IAF

Two terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir Tuesday, police said.

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Awneera area of Shopian in early hours after receiving information about the presence of terrorists there, a police spokesman said.

He said the search operation turned into an encounter after terrorists opened fire towards security forces.

"Two terrorists were killed in the retaliatory firing by the security forces. Arms and ammunition were recovered from the scene of the encounter," he said.

The spokesman said the identity and the group affiliation of the terrorists were being ascertained.&nbsp;

Two terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir Tuesday, police said. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Awneera area of Shopian in early hours after receiving information about the presence of terrorists there, a police spokesman said.

Two terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir Tuesday, police said. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Awneera area of Shopian in early hours after receiving information about the presence of terrorists there, a police spokesman said. He said the search operation turned into an encounter after terrorists opened fire towards security forces. "Two terrorists were killed in the retaliatory firing by the security forces. Arms and ammunition were recovered from the scene of the encounter," he said. The spokesman said the identity and the group affiliation of the terrorists were being ascertained.

2 terrorists killed in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian

Shares of debt-laden Jet Airways slipped to a record low on Tuesday after Mint reported that Hinduja Group and Etihad Airways PJSC may not proceed with plans to resurrect Jet Airways, dealing a severe blow to efforts aimed at rescuing the airline that has suspended flights for nearly two months.

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A judge in the UK court said on Tuesday that Nirav Modi does possess the "means" to flee the UK while hearing fugitive diamond merchant's appeal against a lower court's order to deny him bail. Modi is fighting his extradition from Britain to India in the nearly US $2 billion Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud and money laundering case.

"The reality is that he is not the cold-blooded hardened criminal as claimed by the government of India but a jewellery designer from a long line of diamond dealers, and regarded as being honest careful and reliable," said Clare Montgomery, Modi's barrister, as she opened the arguments in the hearing.

But Judge Ingrid Simler intervened to indicate that she has noted that Modi does possess the "means" to flee the UK and that factor must be a feature in a case involving "such sizeable funds".

She is expected to give her ruling in the matter later on Tuesday after hearing all the arguments presented by Modi's legal team and the UK Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), on behalf of the Indian government.

Modi has already been denied bail at three previous attempts at Westminster Magistrates' Court in London, as the judge ruled there was "substantial risk" that he would fail to surrender and deemed the bail security offered as insufficient.

Modi, who has remained behind bars in judicial custody since his arrest in March, had the automatic right to file an application in the higher court and did not require permission to appeal.

His legal team has described their client's experience at Wandsworth prison in south-west London as "damaging" and had offered stringent electronic tag and other conditions akin to house arrest at his posh Centrepoint apartment in the West End of London in an attempt to persuade the judge to grant bail.

At the first case management hearing in the case at Westminster Magistrates' Court last month, the issue of bail was not raised and Modi was further remanded in judicial custody until June 27, when he is scheduled to appear via videolink.

At the hearing on May 30, Judge Arbuthnot directed the Indian government to confirm which prison Modi is to be held in if he were to be extradited to India, setting a 14-day deadline for a confirmation of the prison plans in India. Arbuthnot had ordered the extradition of liquor tycoon Vijay Mallya in December 2018.

Meanwhile, authorities at the Arthur Road jail in India's financial capital Mumbai have kept 'Barrack No. 12' ready if Modi is extradited from the UK.

The prisons department last week shared information with the state Home department about the status of the Arthur Road prison and facilities that can be provided there, in case Modi is to be lodged in the barrack, a Home department official said.

A judge in the UK court said on Tuesday that Nirav Modi does possess the "means" to flee the UK while hearing fugitive diamond merchant's appeal against a lower court's order to deny him bail.

A judge in the UK court said on Tuesday that Nirav Modi does possess the "means" to flee the UK while hearing fugitive diamond merchant's appeal against a lower court's order to deny him bail. Modi is fighting his extradition from Britain to India in the nearly US $2 billion Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud and money laundering case. "The reality is that he is not the cold-blooded hardened criminal as claimed by the government of India but a jewellery designer from a long line of diamond dealers, and regarded as being honest careful and reliable," said Clare Montgomery, Modi's barrister, as she opened the arguments in the hearing. But Judge Ingrid Simler intervened to indicate that she has noted that Modi does possess the "means" to flee the UK and that factor must be a feature in a case involving "such sizeable funds". She is expected to give her ruling in the matter later on Tuesday after hearing all the arguments presented by Modi's legal team and the UK Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), on behalf of the Indian government. Modi has already been denied bail at three previous attempts at Westminster Magistrates' Court in London, as the judge ruled there was "substantial risk" that he would fail to surrender and deemed the bail security offered as insufficient. Modi, who has remained behind bars in judicial custody since his arrest in March, had the automatic right to file an application in the higher court and did not require permission to appeal. His legal team has described their client's experience at Wandsworth prison in south-west London as "damaging" and had offered stringent electronic tag and other conditions akin to house arrest at his posh Centrepoint apartment in the West End of London in an attempt to persuade the judge to grant bail. At the first case management hearing in the case at Westminster Magistrates' Court last month, the issue of bail was not raised and Modi was further remanded in judicial custody until June 27, when he is scheduled to appear via videolink. At the hearing on May 30, Judge Arbuthnot directed the Indian government to confirm which prison Modi is to be held in if he were to be extradited to India, setting a 14-day deadline for a confirmation of the prison plans in India. Arbuthnot had ordered the extradition of liquor tycoon Vijay Mallya in December 2018. Meanwhile, authorities at the Arthur Road jail in India's financial capital Mumbai have kept 'Barrack No. 12' ready if Modi is extradited from the UK. The prisons department last week shared information with the state Home department about the status of the Arthur Road prison and facilities that can be provided there, in case Modi is to be lodged in the barrack, a Home department official said.

Nirav Modi does possess means to flee UK, says judge during diamond merchant's bail plea hearing

A severe cyclonic storm is likely to hit Gujarat on June 12 night with a wind speed of 130-140 kilometres per hour, the India <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-records-all-time-high-of-48-degree-celsius-226013">Meteorological Department (IMD)</a> said on Monday night.&nbsp;

The Cyclone Warning Division of the IMD said the deep depression over east-central and adjoining Southeast Arabian Sea and Lakshadweep lays centred at about 320 km northwest of Aminidivi (Lakshadweep), 680 km south-southwest of Mumbai (Maharashtra) and 840 km south-southeast of Veraval (Gujarat).

"It is very likely to intensify further into a Cyclonic Storm during next 12 hours and into a Severe Cyclonic Storm in subsequent 24 hours.

"It is very likely to move nearly northward and cross Gujarat coast between Porbandar and Mahuva around Veraval and Diu region as a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm with wind speed 130-140 kmph gusting to 155 kmph during midnight of June 12," the Cyclone Warning Division bulletin said.

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The state has been put on alert following the IMD prediction.&nbsp;

With the warning of a heavy rainfall in parts of Gujarat, the state government has decided to deploy NDRF personnel in coastal areas of Saurashtra and Kutch from Tuesday morning.

The government will also put the Army, the Navy and the Coast Guard on alert.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning of heavy rains with winds blowing at the speed of over 110 km on June 13 and 14 in coastal areas of Saurashtra and Kutch.

It has also advised fishermen against venturing into the sea in the next few days while ports have been directed to flag a danger signal.

"A heavy rain warning has been issued for Saurashtra and Kutch on June 13 and 14 due to the depression in the Arabian Sea which will turn into a severe cyclonic storm," state meteorological department director Jayanta Sarkar told reporters in Ahmedabad.

After the weather warning, the government convened a high-level meeting in which it decided to deploy 15 teams of the NDRF (National Disaster Response Force) immediately.

"We have alerted all district collectors of coastal Gujarat to take immediate steps keeping in mind the likelihood of a cyclone," Additional Chief Secretary, Revenue, Pankaj Kumar told reporters.

"Besides, we have called a meeting of all the defense forces. We have decided to deploy 15 teams of NDRF in coastal areas of Saurashtra and Kutch from tomorrow morning. We have asked the Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard to remain ready to help the state in any untoward situation," he said, adding that the government is monitoring the situation along with the MeT department and ISRO.

On Monday, the depression over south-east adjoining Lakshadweep and east-central Arabian Sea, moved northwards with a speed of about 31 kilometres per hour.

"It (Cyclone) is very likely to cause an adverse impact in terms of wind and rainfall over Saurashtra and Kutch, mainly on June 13 and 14," a statement by the MeT department said.&nbsp;

"It is very likely to cause an adverse impact in terms of wind and rainfall over Saurashtra and Kutch, mainly on June 13 and 14," the release said.

Gujarat is at present reeling under severe heat wave as the maximum temperatures in major cities, including Ahmedabad, hovering over 43 degrees Celsius since the last week of May.

Sarkar said the severe cyclonic storm is likely to cause heavy rains and winds in the coastal districts of Saurashtra, like Bhavnagar, Amreli, Junagadh, Jamangar, Porbandar, Dwarka and also Kutch.

The setting of monsoon, which usually happens around June 15, will be further delayed as the cyclonic storm could disturb its advancement.

The monsoon was anyway expected to be delayed by a week due to its late arrival in Kerala, said another official.

A severe cyclonic storm is likely to hit Gujarat on June 12 night with a wind speed of 130-140 kilometres per hour, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Monday night.

A severe cyclonic storm is likely to hit Gujarat on June 12 night with a wind speed of 130-140 kilometres per hour, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Monday night. The Cyclone Warning Division of the IMD said the deep depression over east-central and adjoining Southeast Arabian Sea and Lakshadweep lays centred at about 320 km northwest of Aminidivi (Lakshadweep), 680 km south-southwest of Mumbai (Maharashtra) and 840 km south-southeast of Veraval (Gujarat). "It is very likely to intensify further into a Cyclonic Storm during next 12 hours and into a Severe Cyclonic Storm in subsequent 24 hours. "It is very likely to move nearly northward and cross Gujarat coast between Porbandar and Mahuva around Veraval and Diu region as a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm with wind speed 130-140 kmph gusting to 155 kmph during midnight of June 12," the Cyclone Warning Division bulletin said. Also read: Rain lashes different parts of Mumbai The state has been put on alert following the IMD prediction. With the warning of a heavy rainfall in parts of Gujarat, the state government has decided to deploy NDRF personnel in coastal areas of Saurashtra and Kutch from Tuesday morning. The government will also put the Army, the Navy and the Coast Guard on alert. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning of heavy rains with winds blowing at the speed of over 110 km on June 13 and 14 in coastal areas of Saurashtra and Kutch. It has also advised fishermen against venturing into the sea in the next few days while ports have been directed to flag a danger signal. "A heavy rain warning has been issued for Saurashtra and Kutch on June 13 and 14 due to the depression in the Arabian Sea which will turn into a severe cyclonic storm," state meteorological department director Jayanta Sarkar told reporters in Ahmedabad. After the weather warning, the government convened a high-level meeting in which it decided to deploy 15 teams of the NDRF (National Disaster Response Force) immediately. "We have alerted all district collectors of coastal Gujarat to take immediate steps keeping in mind the likelihood of a cyclone," Additional Chief Secretary, Revenue, Pankaj Kumar told reporters. "Besides, we have called a meeting of all the defense forces. We have decided to deploy 15 teams of NDRF in coastal areas of Saurashtra and Kutch from tomorrow morning. We have asked the Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard to remain ready to help the state in any untoward situation," he said, adding that the government is monitoring the situation along with the MeT department and ISRO. On Monday, the depression over south-east adjoining Lakshadweep and east-central Arabian Sea, moved northwards with a speed of about 31 kilometres per hour. "It (Cyclone) is very likely to cause an adverse impact in terms of wind and rainfall over Saurashtra and Kutch, mainly on June 13 and 14," a statement by the MeT department said. "It is very likely to cause an adverse impact in terms of wind and rainfall over Saurashtra and Kutch, mainly on June 13 and 14," the release said. Gujarat is at present reeling under severe heat wave as the maximum temperatures in major cities, including Ahmedabad, hovering over 43 degrees Celsius since the last week of May. Sarkar said the severe cyclonic storm is likely to cause heavy rains and winds in the coastal districts of Saurashtra, like Bhavnagar, Amreli, Junagadh, Jamangar, Porbandar, Dwarka and also Kutch. The setting of monsoon, which usually happens around June 15, will be further delayed as the cyclonic storm could disturb its advancement. The monsoon was anyway expected to be delayed by a week due to its late arrival in Kerala, said another official.

Severe cyclonic storm likely to hit Gujarat on June 12 night: India Meteorological Department

Rain accompanied by heavy wind lashed several parts of the city on Monday night, bringing the mercury down by a few notches.

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Heavy rain showers were witnessed in some areas of Churchgate, Kandiwali West, Vile Parle and Thane, giving much-needed respite from the sultry heat.

People were seen playing on the streets and getting drenched in the downpour.

On Sunday too there were rains and thunder in some parts of the city including Wadala, Ghatkopar, Mankhurd, Govandi, Bhandup to Mulund area.

Mumbai would witness monsoon officially by June 16 to 17, while pre-monsoon showers are likely to occur by next week, according to Indian Meteorological Department (IMD).

Maximum temperature touched 36.6 degrees Celsius on Monday, while the minimum temperature was a normal 25.8 degrees Celsius, as per the weather department.

Many parts of Maharashtra are still under the grip of acute water crisis and drought-like-situation.&nbsp;

To counter the prevalent issue, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has allocated Rs 30 crore for cloud seeding.

Rain accompanied by heavy wind lashed several parts of the city on Monday night, bringing the mercury down by a few notches. Also read: Delhi records all-time high of 48 degree Celsius Heavy rain showers were witnessed in some areas of Churchgate, Kandiwali West, Vile Parle and Thane, giving much-needed respite from the sultry heat.

Rain accompanied by heavy wind lashed several parts of the city on Monday night, bringing the mercury down by a few notches. Also read: Delhi records all-time high of 48 degree Celsius Heavy rain showers were witnessed in some areas of Churchgate, Kandiwali West, Vile Parle and Thane, giving much-needed respite from the sultry heat. People were seen playing on the streets and getting drenched in the downpour. On Sunday too there were rains and thunder in some parts of the city including Wadala, Ghatkopar, Mankhurd, Govandi, Bhandup to Mulund area. Mumbai would witness monsoon officially by June 16 to 17, while pre-monsoon showers are likely to occur by next week, according to Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). Maximum temperature touched 36.6 degrees Celsius on Monday, while the minimum temperature was a normal 25.8 degrees Celsius, as per the weather department. Many parts of Maharashtra are still under the grip of acute water crisis and drought-like-situation. To counter the prevalent issue, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has allocated Rs 30 crore for cloud seeding.

Rain lashes different parts of Mumbai

Preparations are underway in Kyrgyzstan's capital Bishkek as the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit is all set to begin&nbsp;on Thursday. WION's Sidhant Sibal spoke to Indian envoy Alok A Dimri in Bishkek on various topics including, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the country and the relationship between both the countries.&nbsp;

WION: How do you see the relationship between the two countries?

Alok A Dimri: The relationship is fantastic. PM Modi was here in 2015, and this is a repeat visit in four years. It was a historic moment that PM undertook a combined visit of all five central Asian countries and thereafter Kyrgyz president undertook a visit to India in 2016. President of Kyrgyz Republic was also a special invitee at Prime Minister's swearing-in ceremony, just a week ago.&nbsp;

This is a hugely symbolic and highly interesting occasion for us and for the bilateral relationship. We have been able to maintain a momentum of very high-level visits and exchanges and this is definitely the first significant visit outside the neighbourhood and Modi's first multilateral visit to this geography. India and our Kyrgyz partners are expecting good results.

WION: How important SCO is for India?

Alok A Dimri: We live in a globalised world. The distances are much shorter and multilateralism of this order is the new order of the world relationship. So yes, there are very important multilateral platforms in which our leaders visit, travel and get engaged with each other. SCO is one of them. You have heard of BRICS, you have heard of G-20 and India is a significant economy, significant society and significant world power in today's sense and all global initiative have India on board. In that context, our engagement through multilateral platforms is natural. So for SCO summit is concerned, let us wait.

WION: How is India helping central Asia connect?

Alok A. Dimri: For us, it is very logical and interesting that we deepen our trade and commercial linkages. We need to bring our products and more of our entrepreneurs, it is like more of Kyrgyz business community to travel to India. Our distances are not large, our flying time is three hours, we are barely a thousand kilometres, so there are a whole lot of natural convergences which along with historical context ensure that we come much closer.&nbsp;

Preparations are underway in Kyrgyzstan's capital Bishkek as the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit is all set to begin on Thursday. WION's Sidhant Sibal spoke to Indian envoy Alok A Dimri in Bishkek on various topics including, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the country and the relationship between both the countries.

Preparations are underway in Kyrgyzstan's capital Bishkek as the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit is all set to begin on Thursday. WION's Sidhant Sibal spoke to Indian envoy Alok A Dimri in Bishkek on various topics including, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the country and the relationship between both the countries. WION: How do you see the relationship between the two countries? Alok A Dimri: The relationship is fantastic. PM Modi was here in 2015, and this is a repeat visit in four years. It was a historic moment that PM undertook a combined visit of all five central Asian countries and thereafter Kyrgyz president undertook a visit to India in 2016. President of Kyrgyz Republic was also a special invitee at Prime Minister's swearing-in ceremony, just a week ago. This is a hugely symbolic and highly interesting occasion for us and for the bilateral relationship. We have been able to maintain a momentum of very high-level visits and exchanges and this is definitely the first significant visit outside the neighbourhood and Modi's first multilateral visit to this geography. India and our Kyrgyz partners are expecting good results. WION: How important SCO is for India? Alok A Dimri: We live in a globalised world. The distances are much shorter and multilateralism of this order is the new order of the world relationship. So yes, there are very important multilateral platforms in which our leaders visit, travel and get engaged with each other. SCO is one of them. You have heard of BRICS, you have heard of G-20 and India is a significant economy, significant society and significant world power in today's sense and all global initiative have India on board. In that context, our engagement through multilateral platforms is natural. So for SCO summit is concerned, let us wait. WION: How is India helping central Asia connect? Alok A. Dimri: For us, it is very logical and interesting that we deepen our trade and commercial linkages. We need to bring our products and more of our entrepreneurs, it is like more of Kyrgyz business community to travel to India. Our distances are not large, our flying time is three hours, we are barely a thousand kilometres, so there are a whole lot of natural convergences which along with historical context ensure that we come much closer.

Hugely symbolic visit of PM Modi to the Kyrgyz Republic: Indian Envoy 

Lt, Sherzad &nbsp;Sarbaz, son of Colonel Sher Mohd who was held as Prisoner of War (PoW) in Pakistan for months, was adjudged best foreign cadet from 77 Cadets from friendly foreign countries and awarded Silver Medal by Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun.&nbsp;

Sarbaz graduated from IMA, Dehradun on June 8, 2019.

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Sarbaz said his father is his inspiration and claims to speak better Hindi than his colleagues from the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Indian Military Academy (IMA).&nbsp;

He will now return to his country (Afghanistan) to take on enemies in the country.

Sarbaz has been adjudged the Best Foreign Cadet. Afghan contingent was mentored and groomed by their former Indian Defence Advisor and Military Attach Brigadier Sujit Narain in Kabul.&nbsp;

Lt, Sherzad Sarbaz, son of Colonel Sher Mohd who was held as Prisoner of War (PoW) in Pakistan for months, was adjudged best foreign cadet from 77 Cadets from friendly foreign countries and awarded Silver Medal by Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun.

Lt, Sherzad Sarbaz, son of Colonel Sher Mohd who was held as Prisoner of War (PoW) in Pakistan for months, was adjudged best foreign cadet from 77 Cadets from friendly foreign countries and awarded Silver Medal by Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun. Sarbaz graduated from IMA, Dehradun on June 8, 2019. On 08.06.2019.43 Afghan Gentleman Cadets graduated from Indian Military Academy Dehradun Lt Sherzad Sarbaz has been adjudged the Best Foreign Cadet Afghan contingent were mentored & groomed by their former Indian Defence Advisor & Military Attach Brigadier Sujit Narain in Kabul pic.twitter.com/LHYG2rvPPO — Abdul Maleque Ahmed (@AbdulMalequeAhm) June 10, 2019 × Sarbaz said his father is his inspiration and claims to speak better Hindi than his colleagues from the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Indian Military Academy (IMA). He will now return to his country (Afghanistan) to take on enemies in the country. Sarbaz has been adjudged the Best Foreign Cadet. Afghan contingent was mentored and groomed by their former Indian Defence Advisor and Military Attach Brigadier Sujit Narain in Kabul.

Son of former Pak PoW from Afghanistan adjudged best foreign cadet by Indian Military Academy, Dehradun

The Modi government will provide scholarship to five crore students from minority communities in the next five years. The vast programme launched by the Ministry of Minority Affairs also envisages big madrassa reform whereby the teachers there would be trained by various institutions in mainstream subjects such as Hindi, English, Maths, Science and computers.

The government is expected to launch the madrassa programme next month.

The scholarship to the students will ensure that it includes 50 per cent of girls in it. The Minority Affairs minister MA Naqvi said that girls from minority communities who have dropped out of school will be linked to education and employment through 'bridge courses' from reputed educational institutions of the country.

The 3Es approach - education, employment and empowerment - has been adopted for the educational and socio-economic advancement of various minority communities in the country. It would include more than 10 lakh Begum Hazarat Mahal girl scholarship in the next five years for economically weaker sections.

"The campaign will be focused on girls. The awareness campaign will include 'Nukkad Natak', short films and cultural programmes. The campaign will be launched in 60 minority concentrated districts of the country in the first phase," said Naqvi.

The Modi government is a dispensation committed to "samaveshi vikas, sarvsparshi vishwas (inclusive growth with trust)," he added.

Naqvi said schools, colleges, ITIs, polytechnics, girls hostels, gurukul-type residential schools and common service centres are being constructed on a war-footing under the Pradhanmantri Jan Vikas Karykram (PMJVK) in areas devoid of educational infrastructure.

The minister also said that free coaching for central and state administrative services, banking services, staff selection commission, railways and other competitive services will be provided to economically weaker sections from minority communities.

The Modi government will provide scholarship to five crore students from minority communities in the next five years. The vast programme launched by the Ministry of Minority Affairs also envisages big madrassa reform whereby the teachers there would be trained by various institutions in mainstream subjects such as Hindi, English, Maths, Science and computers.

The Modi government will provide scholarship to five crore students from minority communities in the next five years. The vast programme launched by the Ministry of Minority Affairs also envisages big madrassa reform whereby the teachers there would be trained by various institutions in mainstream subjects such as Hindi, English, Maths, Science and computers. The government is expected to launch the madrassa programme next month. The scholarship to the students will ensure that it includes 50 per cent of girls in it. The Minority Affairs minister MA Naqvi said that girls from minority communities who have dropped out of school will be linked to education and employment through 'bridge courses' from reputed educational institutions of the country. The 3Es approach - education, employment and empowerment - has been adopted for the educational and socio-economic advancement of various minority communities in the country. It would include more than 10 lakh Begum Hazarat Mahal girl scholarship in the next five years for economically weaker sections. "The campaign will be focused on girls. The awareness campaign will include 'Nukkad Natak', short films and cultural programmes. The campaign will be launched in 60 minority concentrated districts of the country in the first phase," said Naqvi. The Modi government is a dispensation committed to "samaveshi vikas, sarvsparshi vishwas (inclusive growth with trust)," he added. Naqvi said schools, colleges, ITIs, polytechnics, girls hostels, gurukul-type residential schools and common service centres are being constructed on a war-footing under the Pradhanmantri Jan Vikas Karykram (PMJVK) in areas devoid of educational infrastructure. The minister also said that free coaching for central and state administrative services, banking services, staff selection commission, railways and other competitive services will be provided to economically weaker sections from minority communities.

Scholarship to 5 crore minority students in next 5 years: Government

Healthcare services were disrupted in West Bengal after junior doctors stopped working in all state-run medical institutions following the assault on an intern in a Kolkata hospital after the death of a patient, reported news agency PTI.

The agitating junior doctors at the NRS Medical College and Hospital said there will be no work at any medical college and hospital in the state until they are given full protection, the report added.

West Bengal Medical Council (WBMC) president and Trinamool MLA Nirmal Maji told that officials were trying to persuade the doctors to resume work.&nbsp;

"The chief minister has sent MoS Health Chandrima Bhattacharya, Police Commissioner Anuj Sharma, myself and other senior officials to talk to them. We are looking into their demand and hopefully the matter will be solved quickly," Maji said.&nbsp;

The doctors began the protest after an intern at the Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College and Hospital was seriously injured following a clash between junior doctors and relatives of a patient who died late Monday night due to alleged negligence.&nbsp;

(With PTI inputs)

Healthcare services were disrupted in West Bengal after junior doctors stopped working in all state-run medical institutions following the assault on an intern in a Kolkata hospital after the death of a patient, reported news agency PTI.

Healthcare services were disrupted in West Bengal after junior doctors stopped working in all state-run medical institutions following the assault on an intern in a Kolkata hospital after the death of a patient, reported news agency PTI. The agitating junior doctors at the NRS Medical College and Hospital said there will be no work at any medical college and hospital in the state until they are given full protection, the report added. West Bengal Medical Council (WBMC) president and Trinamool MLA Nirmal Maji told that officials were trying to persuade the doctors to resume work. "The chief minister has sent MoS Health Chandrima Bhattacharya, Police Commissioner Anuj Sharma, myself and other senior officials to talk to them. We are looking into their demand and hopefully the matter will be solved quickly," Maji said. The doctors began the protest after an intern at the Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College and Hospital was seriously injured following a clash between junior doctors and relatives of a patient who died late Monday night due to alleged negligence. (With PTI inputs)

Medical services disrupted in West Bengal as junior doctors stop work over colleague's assault

Four senior citizens collapsed allegedly due to severe heat wave while they travelling in the sleeper class compartments of the Kerala Express here on Monday.

Three of them were declared dead in the train at the railway station here, while another person died in the hospital during treatment, said Railway PRO Manoj Kumar Singh on Tuesday.

The deceased have been identified as Bundur Pachiyappa (80), Bal Krishna Ramaswami (69), Devyani (74) and Subbaraiyya (87), who were travelling to Coimbatore in sleeper class S8 and S9.

Public Relations Officer (PRO) of Jhansi Railway Station Singh further said,&nbsp;"They were feeling uneasy in the train at Gwalior."

"They were checked at Jhansi railway station by a doctor who declared Pachiyappa, Ramaswami, and Devyani dead. Subbaraiyya was admitted to the district hospital where he died during treatment."

The bodies have been sent for the post-mortem examination.

Much of India has been sweltering in temperatures that have risen above 50 degrees Celsius in northern Rajasthan state. A number of deaths from heatstroke have been reported.

Temperatures touched 50.3 degrees Celsius in the Rajasthan town of Churu recently, just below India's record of 51 degrees.&nbsp;

On Monday, mercury shattered all records in Delhi with parts of the city recording an all-time high of 48 degrees Celsius Monday.

The city's previous high of 47.8 degrees Celsius was recorded in Palam on June 9, 2014.

In large areas, a heatwave is declared when the mercury touches the 45-degree mark for two consecutive days and a severe heatwave is when the temperature soars to 47 degrees Celsius for two days on the trot, according to the India Meteorological Department.

In small areas, like the national capital, a heatwave is declared if the maximum temperature is recorded at 45 degrees Celsius even for a day, it said.&nbsp;

Four senior citizens collapsed allegedly due to severe heat wave while they travelling in the sleeper class compartments of the Kerala Express here on Monday. Three of them were declared dead in the train at the railway station here, while another person died in the hospital during treatment, said Railway PRO Manoj Kumar Singh on Tuesday.

Four senior citizens collapsed allegedly due to severe heat wave while they travelling in the sleeper class compartments of the Kerala Express here on Monday. Three of them were declared dead in the train at the railway station here, while another person died in the hospital during treatment, said Railway PRO Manoj Kumar Singh on Tuesday. The deceased have been identified as Bundur Pachiyappa (80), Bal Krishna Ramaswami (69), Devyani (74) and Subbaraiyya (87), who were travelling to Coimbatore in sleeper class S8 and S9. Public Relations Officer (PRO) of Jhansi Railway Station Singh further said, "They were feeling uneasy in the train at Gwalior." "They were checked at Jhansi railway station by a doctor who declared Pachiyappa, Ramaswami, and Devyani dead. Subbaraiyya was admitted to the district hospital where he died during treatment." The bodies have been sent for the post-mortem examination. Much of India has been sweltering in temperatures that have risen above 50 degrees Celsius in northern Rajasthan state. A number of deaths from heatstroke have been reported. Temperatures touched 50.3 degrees Celsius in the Rajasthan town of Churu recently, just below India's record of 51 degrees. On Monday, mercury shattered all records in Delhi with parts of the city recording an all-time high of 48 degrees Celsius Monday. The city's previous high of 47.8 degrees Celsius was recorded in Palam on June 9, 2014. In large areas, a heatwave is declared when the mercury touches the 45-degree mark for two consecutive days and a severe heatwave is when the temperature soars to 47 degrees Celsius for two days on the trot, according to the India Meteorological Department. In small areas, like the national capital, a heatwave is declared if the maximum temperature is recorded at 45 degrees Celsius even for a day, it said.

Uttar Pradesh: 4 senior citizens die due to severe heatwave in Jhansi

Home Minister Amit Shah Tuesday reviewed the preparations for cyclone Vayu which is expected to make a landfall in Gujarat, and directed officials to ensure all possible steps for the safety of people, officials said.

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has pre-positioned 26 teams, comprising about 45 personnel each, and the rescuers are equipped with boats, tree-cutters, telecom equipments.

The NDRF is also moving another 10 teams as requested by the Gujarat government.

After review, the Home minister directed the senior officials to take every possible measure to ensure that people are safely evacuated.

He also told them to ensure maintenance of all essential services such as power, telecommunications, health, drinking water and their immediate restoration in the event of damages caused to them, a Home Ministry official said.

The ministry is in continuous touch with the state governments and Union territories like Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Daman and Diu, which may be affected due to the cyclone.

The Indian Coast Guard, the Navy, Army and Air Force units have been put on standby and surveillance aircraft and helicopters are carrying out aerial surveillance, the official said.

Shah also gave instruction for round the clock functioning of control rooms.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) informed that cyclone 'Vayu' is expected to touch Gujarat coast between Porbandar and Mahuva around Veraval and Diu region as a severe cyclonic storm with wind speed of 110-120 kmph gusting to 135 kmph during early morning of June 13, another official said. 
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Home Minister Amit Shah Tuesday reviewed the preparations for cyclone Vayu which is expected to make a landfall in Gujarat, and directed officials to ensure all possible steps for the safety of people, officials said.

Home Minister Amit Shah Tuesday reviewed the preparations for cyclone Vayu which is expected to make a landfall in Gujarat, and directed officials to ensure all possible steps for the safety of people, officials said. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has pre-positioned 26 teams, comprising about 45 personnel each, and the rescuers are equipped with boats, tree-cutters, telecom equipments. The NDRF is also moving another 10 teams as requested by the Gujarat government. After review, the Home minister directed the senior officials to take every possible measure to ensure that people are safely evacuated. He also told them to ensure maintenance of all essential services such as power, telecommunications, health, drinking water and their immediate restoration in the event of damages caused to them, a Home Ministry official said. The ministry is in continuous touch with the state governments and Union territories like Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Daman and Diu, which may be affected due to the cyclone. The Indian Coast Guard, the Navy, Army and Air Force units have been put on standby and surveillance aircraft and helicopters are carrying out aerial surveillance, the official said. Shah also gave instruction for round the clock functioning of control rooms. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) informed that cyclone 'Vayu' is expected to touch Gujarat coast between Porbandar and Mahuva around Veraval and Diu region as a severe cyclonic storm with wind speed of 110-120 kmph gusting to 135 kmph during early morning of June 13, another official said.

Home Minister Amit Shah reviews cyclone Vayu preparations

Indian Air Force Aircraft AN-32 has been missing since 3rd June and now after 8 days of search operation finally the authorities located the wreckage of the aircraft.

Wreckage of AN-32 aircraft located after 8-days of search

As leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meet for the 19th summit in Kyrgyzstan's capital Bishkek on Thursday many issues such as regional security architecture, counter-terror and trade would take centre stage. While India's presence in the group has been lauded by many members of the eight-country&nbsp;strong group, SCO Chair for this year, Kyrgyzstan told WION that New Delhi's experience can help other members in countering aforementioned&nbsp;issues.

Ambassador Asein Isaev, Kyrgyz's envoy to New Delhi said, "The main objective of the organisation is peaceful development of the region. We need Indian experience in all spheres --&nbsp;democratic development, security possibilities, cultural development; also we hope, India will share the experience with other members of SCO."

Meanwhile, Uzbek envoy to India Farhod Arziev said New Delhi has an important role to play in the international grouping&nbsp;that covers three-fifths of the Eurasian continent and nearly half of the human population.&nbsp;

He said, "We have supported full membership of India to SCO, and we believe it has been a big contribution to further expansion and development of the organisation as an international institution with India being one of the fastest growing countries. It has many things to offer for the development of SCO."

PM Modi will meet many world leaders including Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin and President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sooronbay Jeenbekov who was invited for the oath-taking ceremony of PM Modi in May on the sidelines of the summit.&nbsp;

This will be PM Modi's first meeting with Chinese President since the listing of Masood Azhar as an international terrorist by the United Nations.&nbsp;

India has also made it clear no meeting between PM Modi and Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan is scheduled.&nbsp;

Raveesh Kumar, MEA's spokesperson in response to WION's question at the first weekly presser of the new government had said, "To the best of my knowledge no meeting has been planned between PM Modi and Pakistan PM Imran Khan at the SCO Summit in Bishkek."

Speculation is rife&nbsp;that both leaders may meet, especially with the visit of Pakistan Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood to India on Eid.&nbsp;

Indian foreign ministry has clarified on the visit, &nbsp;saying it was a "personal visit and there was no meeting scheduled" between Pakistan Foreign Secretary and an Indian official.&nbsp;

Watch: SCO to pitch for a new trading system

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This will be the first multilateral meet in Modi's second term as Prime Minister of the country.

India became a full member of the group in 2017 at the 17th summit of SCO in Astana, Kazakhstan.&nbsp;

As leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meet for the 19th summit in Kyrgyzstan's capital Bishkek on Thursday many issues such as regional security architecture, counter-terror and trade would take centre stage.

As leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meet for the 19th summit in Kyrgyzstan's capital Bishkek on Thursday many issues such as regional security architecture, counter-terror and trade would take centre stage. While India's presence in the group has been lauded by many members of the eight-country strong group, SCO Chair for this year, Kyrgyzstan told WION that New Delhi's experience can help other members in countering aforementioned issues. Ambassador Asein Isaev, Kyrgyz's envoy to New Delhi said, "The main objective of the organisation is peaceful development of the region. We need Indian experience in all spheres -- democratic development, security possibilities, cultural development; also we hope, India will share the experience with other members of SCO." Meanwhile, Uzbek envoy to India Farhod Arziev said New Delhi has an important role to play in the international grouping that covers three-fifths of the Eurasian continent and nearly half of the human population. He said, "We have supported full membership of India to SCO, and we believe it has been a big contribution to further expansion and development of the organisation as an international institution with India being one of the fastest growing countries. It has many things to offer for the development of SCO." PM Modi will meet many world leaders including Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin and President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sooronbay Jeenbekov who was invited for the oath-taking ceremony of PM Modi in May on the sidelines of the summit. This will be PM Modi's first meeting with Chinese President since the listing of Masood Azhar as an international terrorist by the United Nations. India has also made it clear no meeting between PM Modi and Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan is scheduled. Raveesh Kumar, MEA's spokesperson in response to WION's question at the first weekly presser of the new government had said, "To the best of my knowledge no meeting has been planned between PM Modi and Pakistan PM Imran Khan at the SCO Summit in Bishkek." Speculation is rife that both leaders may meet, especially with the visit of Pakistan Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood to India on Eid. Indian foreign ministry has clarified on the visit, saying it was a "personal visit and there was no meeting scheduled" between Pakistan Foreign Secretary and an Indian official. Watch: SCO to pitch for a new trading system × This will be the first multilateral meet in Modi's second term as Prime Minister of the country. India became a full member of the group in 2017 at the 17th summit of SCO in Astana, Kazakhstan.

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