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The Indian Army's homegrown secure mobile ecosystem, SAMBHAV (Secure Army Mobile Bharat Version), played a critical role during the Operation Sindoor, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi said. Developed under the Make in India initiative, this mobile platform was used for secure communication and coordination during the high-profile mission.Speaking at the 52nd National Management Convention organised by AIMA, General Dwivedi highlighted the significance of indigenously developed systems in modern warfare. “We are embracing continuous development in our systems. During Operation Sindoor, we relied on SAMBHAV for command-level communication instead of commercial apps like WhatsApp. We’re now working on its next-level upgrade,” he said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/sunjay-kapur-s-widow-priya-sachdev-responds-to-the-lawsuit-filed-against-her-by-karisma-s-children-claiming-they-have-already-got-rs-19-billion-1757496239984">Sunjay Kapur’s widow, Priya Sachdev, responds to lawsuit filed against her by Karisma’s children, claiming they have already got Rs 19 billion</a>&nbsp;Describing Operation Sindoor as a comprehensive and coordinated national effort, the Army Chief called it a “whole-of-nation approach,” where soldiers, commanders, scientists, and policymakers collaborated in a pre-emptive and strategic manner. Earlier, in August, General Dwivedi had called the operation a "milestone in India's counter-terrorism response," emphasizing the need for a hybrid model of warfare that blends traditional force with technological innovation—“where boots must share space with bots.”<h3>What is SAMBHAV?</h3>Launched in 2023, SAMBHAV is India’s first fully indigenous secure mobile communication platform, built to function independently of network infrastructure vulnerabilities. Designed to support real-time connectivity on the move, SAMBHAV runs on 5G-enabled devices and is layered with advanced multi-tier encryption.&nbsp;The system includes proprietary military apps like M-Sigma—an encrypted alternative to WhatsApp—allowing secure transmission of files, images, and videos among personnel without fear of data breaches. Officials explained that regular mobile networks are susceptible to surveillance, making security a top concern. SAMBHAV eliminates that risk by offering a network-agnostic, fully encrypted ecosystem. It was developed in partnership with premier academic institutions and domestic tech firms.&nbsp;As of early 2024, roughly 30,000 SAMBHAV-enabled devices have been distributed to Indian Army officers. The system was also deployed during the last round of military-level discussions with China in October.

What is SAMBHAV? Indian Army's 5G-ready indigenous network used during Operation Sindoor

The Indian Army's homegrown secure mobile ecosystem, SAMBHAV (Secure Army Mobile Bharat Version), played a critical role during the Operation Sindoor, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi said. Developed under the Make in India initiative, this mobile platform was used for secure communication and coordination during the high-profile mission. Speaking at the 52nd National Management Convention organised by AIMA, General Dwivedi highlighted the significance of indigenously developed systems in modern warfare. “We are embracing continuous development in our systems. During Operation Sindoor, we relied on SAMBHAV for command-level communication instead of commercial apps like WhatsApp. We’re now working on its next-level upgrade,” he said. Also Read: Sunjay Kapur’s widow, Priya Sachdev, responds to lawsuit filed against her by Karisma’s children, claiming they have already got Rs 19 billion Describing Operation Sindoor as a comprehensive and coordinated national effort, the Army Chief called it a “whole-of-nation approach,” where soldiers, commanders, scientists, and policymakers collaborated in a pre-emptive and strategic manner. Earlier, in August, General Dwivedi had called the operation a "milestone in India's counter-terrorism response," emphasizing the need for a hybrid model of warfare that blends traditional force with technological innovation—“where boots must share space with bots.” What is SAMBHAV? Launched in 2023, SAMBHAV is India’s first fully indigenous secure mobile communication platform, built to function independently of network infrastructure vulnerabilities. Designed to support real-time connectivity on the move, SAMBHAV runs on 5G-enabled devices and is layered with advanced multi-tier encryption. The system includes proprietary military apps like M-Sigma—an encrypted alternative to WhatsApp—allowing secure transmission of files, images, and videos among personnel without fear of data breaches. Officials explained that regular mobile networks are susceptible to surveillance, making security a top concern. SAMBHAV eliminates that risk by offering a network-agnostic, fully encrypted ecosystem. It was developed in partnership with premier academic institutions and domestic tech firms. As of early 2024, roughly 30,000 SAMBHAV-enabled devices have been distributed to Indian Army officers. The system was also deployed during the last round of military-level discussions with China in October.

The Indian Army used its secure, indigenously-built SAMBHAV mobile system during Operation Sindoor and is now preparing for its next-level upgrade

A day after Sunjay Kapur’s kids, Samaira and Kiaan Kapur, approached the Delhi High Court to seek a share in their late father’s wealth, his widow Priya Sachdev has responded via her legal team. The kids, born to Sunjay and his former wife Karisma Kapoor, alleged that their stepmother had forged his will and excluded them from the inheritance that is reportedly worth Rs 30,000 crore (Rs 300 billion). Priya’s team has, however, completely presented a different narrative.<h2>Priya’s legal counsel claims Karisma’s kids got ₹1900 crore</h2>On Wednesday, the Delhi High Court took up a plea filed by Karisma’s two children, Samaira and Kiaan, seeking a share in their late father’s estate. Senior advocate Mahesh Jethmalani appeared for the two children, while senior advocates Rajiv Nayar and Shyel Trehan appeared for Priya.&nbsp;The court hearing saw several allegations and claims being made by both parties in the dispute. The matter was heard by a bench headed by Justice Jyoti Singh.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/karisma-kapoor-s-kids-samaira-and-kiaan-approach-delhi-hc-seeking-share-in-dad-sunjay-kapur-s-wealth-claim-stepmom-priya-sachdev-forged-will-1757415076007">Karisma Kapoor’s kids approach Delhi HC over inheritance of Sunjay Kapur’s wealth, claim stepmom Priya Sachdev forged will</a>&nbsp;During the hearing, Priya’s team alleged that Samaira and Kiaan were given Rs 1900 core (Rs 19 billion) worth of assets from the trust just a few days before they filed a lawsuit. The trust in question is the Rani Kapur Trust, which is the Kapur family’s trust.&nbsp;“I don’t know how much is enough,” Rajiv Nayar, Priya’s lawyer, said while making the claim.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/sunjay-kapur-s-sister-mandhira-praises-karisma-kapoor-amid-family-feud-over-rs-300-billion-fortune-she-is-a-very-good-mother-1755526707503">Sunjay Kapur’s sister Mandhira praises Karisma Kapoor amid family feud over Rs 300 billion fortune: She is a very good mother</a>&nbsp;They claimed that it was conveyed to them just five days before filing the suit, stating, “And after that your tone changes and you say you got nothing from the assets?”&nbsp;Through her legal team, Priya also urged for “some sympathy for the soul of the deceased”.<h2>More about the Kapur family feud</h2>On Tuesday, Karisma’s kids filed a lawsuit against their late father’s third wife, Priya Sachdev Kapur. The siblings, through their lawsuit, alleged, Priya had forged the will and changed it. They also sought an injunction on the transfer or disposal of the property.&nbsp;They alleged that the will was changed by Priya to gain complete control over his assets.Priya is Sunjay's third wife, whom he married in 2017. They shared a son. &nbsp;Karisma and Sunjay were married from 2003-16. Their two kids were born in 2005 and 2011.&nbsp;Justice Jyoti Singh directed Priya to file her replies to the plaint and posted the matter for further hearing on October 9. The Court has asked Priya to submit a list of all movable and immovable assets of Sunjay.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Priya has also been accused by Sunjay’s mother, Rani Kapur for keeping her out of Sona Comstar’s operations.&nbsp;She has also questioned the validity of his will in Delhi High Court.&nbsp; Earlier, in a letter to the board of Sona Group, Rani Kapur alleged that she is the sole beneficiary of Surinder Kapur’s (her husband) empire and the majority shareholder of the group, including Sona Comstar.&nbsp;Rani also claimed that she was forced to sign documents to appoint her daughter-in-law, Priya Sachdev Kapur, as the non-executive director on the board. Later, the company issued a cease-and-desist notice to Rani Kapur, claiming that she had not had any role in the company since 2019. Rani also had claimed that her son died under suspicious circumstances.&nbsp;<h2>About Sunjay’s death</h2>Sunjay died on June 12 during a polo match in England. It was later claimed that Sunjay died due to a cardiac arrest after swallowing a bee during a polo match in England.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was the founder and chairman of Sona Comstar, one of the world's leading auto manufacturers. Reports state his estate's worth is at approximately ₹30,000 crore.

Priya Sachdev has responded via her legal team after Sunjay Kapur's children Samaira and Kiaan, alleged she had forged the will and claimed a share of his wealth.

A day after Sunjay Kapur’s kids, Samaira and Kiaan Kapur, approached the Delhi High Court to seek a share in their late father’s wealth, his widow Priya Sachdev has responded via her legal team. The kids, born to Sunjay and his former wife Karisma Kapoor, alleged that their stepmother had forged his will and excluded them from the inheritance that is reportedly worth Rs 30,000 crore (Rs 300 billion). Priya’s team has, however, completely presented a different narrative. Priya’s legal counsel claims Karisma’s kids got ₹1900 crore On Wednesday, the Delhi High Court took up a plea filed by Karisma’s two children, Samaira and Kiaan, seeking a share in their late father’s estate. Senior advocate Mahesh Jethmalani appeared for the two children, while senior advocates Rajiv Nayar and Shyel Trehan appeared for Priya. The court hearing saw several allegations and claims being made by both parties in the dispute. The matter was heard by a bench headed by Justice Jyoti Singh. Also read: Karisma Kapoor’s kids approach Delhi HC over inheritance of Sunjay Kapur’s wealth, claim stepmom Priya Sachdev forged will During the hearing, Priya’s team alleged that Samaira and Kiaan were given Rs 1900 core (Rs 19 billion) worth of assets from the trust just a few days before they filed a lawsuit. The trust in question is the Rani Kapur Trust, which is the Kapur family’s trust. “I don’t know how much is enough,” Rajiv Nayar, Priya’s lawyer, said while making the claim. Also read: Sunjay Kapur’s sister Mandhira praises Karisma Kapoor amid family feud over Rs 300 billion fortune: She is a very good mother They claimed that it was conveyed to them just five days before filing the suit, stating, “And after that your tone changes and you say you got nothing from the assets?” Through her legal team, Priya also urged for “some sympathy for the soul of the deceased”. More about the Kapur family feud On Tuesday, Karisma’s kids filed a lawsuit against their late father’s third wife, Priya Sachdev Kapur. The siblings, through their lawsuit, alleged, Priya had forged the will and changed it. They also sought an injunction on the transfer or disposal of the property. They alleged that the will was changed by Priya to gain complete control over his assets. Priya is Sunjay's third wife, whom he married in 2017. They shared a son. Karisma and Sunjay were married from 2003-16. Their two kids were born in 2005 and 2011. Justice Jyoti Singh directed Priya to file her replies to the plaint and posted the matter for further hearing on October 9. The Court has asked Priya to submit a list of all movable and immovable assets of Sunjay. Meanwhile, Priya has also been accused by Sunjay’s mother, Rani Kapur for keeping her out of Sona Comstar’s operations. She has also questioned the validity of his will in Delhi High Court. Earlier, in a letter to the board of Sona Group, Rani Kapur alleged that she is the sole beneficiary of Surinder Kapur’s (her husband) empire and the majority shareholder of the group, including Sona Comstar. Rani also claimed that she was forced to sign documents to appoint her daughter-in-law, Priya Sachdev Kapur, as the non-executive director on the board. Later, the company issued a cease-and-desist notice to Rani Kapur, claiming that she had not had any role in the company since 2019. Rani also had claimed that her son died under suspicious circumstances. About Sunjay’s death Sunjay died on June 12 during a polo match in England. It was later claimed that Sunjay died due to a cardiac arrest after swallowing a bee during a polo match in England. He was the founder and chairman of Sona Comstar, one of the world's leading auto manufacturers. Reports state his estate's worth is at approximately ₹30,000 crore.

Priya Sachdev has responded via her legal team after Sunjay Kapur's children, Samaira and Kiaan, alleged she had forged the will and claimed a share of his wealth.

Sunjay Kapur’s widow, Priya Sachdev, responds to lawsuit filed against her by Karisma’s children, claiming they have already got Rs 19 billion

While exact numbers remain unclear, there are hundreds of Indian tourists from across states who are stranded in violence-hit Nepal. Ministers representing southern Indian states have started sharing data on how many tourists from their states remain stranded in Nepal, where violence erupted this week in what is being known as the "GenZ protest", which led to 19 deaths. At present, the Nepal Army has taken charge of security, with military personnel deployed across the capital, Kathmandu.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/-parliament-burned-oli-out-what-s-next-for-nepal-after-deadly-protests-force-pm-to-resign-who-s-calling-the-shots-now-1757484010229">'Parliament burned, Oli out': What’s next for Nepal after deadly protests force PM to resign? Who’s calling&nbsp;the&nbsp;shots&nbsp;now?</a>Nara Lokesh, Andhra Pradesh IT Minister, announced the launch of their state's helpline and points of contact for Telugu people stranded in Nepal. "Reports indicate that 187 Telugu citizens are stranded in Nepal amid unrest. In my capacity as Andhra Pradesh's Real-time Governance Minister, I will be coordinating rescue and support operations to ensure our people are brought to safety at the earliest," he said in a social media post.&nbsp;The Karnataka Chief Minister's Office announced that all Kannadigas stranded at Kathmandu airport in Nepal are safe. Following the instructions of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, the Chief Secretary of Karnataka and the Resident Commissioner of Karnataka Bhavan in Delhi are in contact with Kannadigas in various groups. State Government officials have held discussions with Foreign Ministry officials, and steps are being taken to safely bring back the Kannadigas.Earlier, the Karnataka Government had announced that 39 Kannadigas were stranded at the Kathmandu airport.&nbsp;Elected representatives from Kerala have also written to the Indian Government on the ongoing situation in Nepal and the need to ensure the safety of Indian nationals and facilitate their safe repatriation.&nbsp;Speaking to WION, a travel agent from Kerala who is staying at a hotel in Kathmandu with their group, elaborated that they reached Nepal on Monday, and came to know of the deteriorating situation and violent protests. "The situation for tourists is fine at present. We are at a hotel, and all amenities are available to us. The roads are almost empty, and there is very limited vehicular movement. Our return tickets are booked for Saturday, 13th&nbsp;September, and we are waiting for information on the resumption of flights and related travel options," said Rafeek, a travel agent who is leading the 40-member group from Kerala.Similarly, Nandish Kumar, who is in Nepal along with a 50-member group from Bengaluru, said that the situation appears to have improved following the military deployment. He said that their group was safe and staying in a hotel where all amenities, including internet connectivity, were being provided. However, they are watching the evolving situation carefully, as they have until the weekend for their scheduled return flight.&nbsp;The Indian Government advisory for Nepal asks Indian nationals to defer travel to the country until the situation has stabilised. Indians presently in Nepal have been advised to shelter in their present place of residence, avoid going out onto the streets and exercise due caution, follow safety advisories from Nepali authorities.Sharing a travel advisory, India's largest airline Indigo has said that flights to and from Kathmandu, Nepal, would remain cancelled until 6 pm, Wednesday, September 10th, owing to the extension of airport closure. The airline added that it remains fully prepared to restore services as soon as permissions are granted.&nbsp;

Nara Lokesh, Andhra Pradesh IT Minister announced the launch of their state's helpline and points of contact for Telugu people stranded in Nepal.

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Nara Lokesh, Andhra Pradesh IT Minister, announced the launch of their state's helpline and points of contact for Telugu people stranded in Nepal.

Hundreds of Indian tourists stranded in violence-hit Nepal, await instructions

The State Investigation Agency (SIA) on Wednesday (September 10) conducted multiple raids across various districts in South Kashmir. The raids were conducted in district Anantnag and Pulwama in a long pending case related to the escape of Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist Amin Baba to Pakistan in 2005. ''In pursuant of its unrelenting efforts, SIA Kashmir conducted raids earlier today at two suspected places at Anantnag and Pulwama district in a case related to escape of HM terrorist Amin Baba to Pakistan in 2005," said SIA.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/sunjay-kapur-s-widow-priya-sachdev-responds-to-the-lawsuit-filed-against-her-by-karisma-s-children-claiming-they-have-already-got-rs-19-billion-1757496239984">Sunjay Kapur’s widow, Priya Sachdev, responds to the lawsuit filed against her by Karisma’s children, claiming they have already got Rs 19 billion</a>&nbsp;According to the State Investigating Agency, the escape of Baba, who was divisional commander of Hizb-Ul-Mujahideen outfit to Pakistan was orchestrated with the support of former MLA Gul Rafeeqi and others. The accused persons had managed a fake passport for the terrorist and ferried him in the official vehicle of the MLA from Anantnag to Attari after which he managed to cross over to Pakistan.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/uttarakhand-at-risk-of-magnitude-8-earthquake-as-indian-plate-converges-with-eurasian-plate-scientist-warns-1757475323839">Uttarakhand at risk of magnitude 8 earthquake as Indian Plate converges with Eurasian Plate, scientist warns</a>&nbsp;Initially, the FIR no. 98 of 2005 was registered in Police Station Bijbehara and was subsequently transferred to SIA Kashmir for specialized investigation in 2023. So far, SIA Kashmir has successfully filed a charge sheet against 04 persons including the former MLA and his private secretary whereas hunting for others is underway. Fresh raids in the case mark the unrelenting efforts of SIA Kashmir to gather evidence and bring all the accused persons to justice.

SIA raids multiple locations across South Kashmir in case related to escape of Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist

The State Investigation Agency (SIA) on Wednesday (September 10) conducted multiple raids across various districts in South Kashmir. The raids were conducted in district Anantnag and Pulwama in a long pending case related to the escape of Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist Amin Baba to Pakistan in 2005. ''In pursuant of its unrelenting efforts, SIA Kashmir conducted raids earlier today at two suspected places at Anantnag and Pulwama district in a case related to escape of HM terrorist Amin Baba to Pakistan in 2005," said SIA. Also Read: Sunjay Kapur’s widow, Priya Sachdev, responds to the lawsuit filed against her by Karisma’s children, claiming they have already got Rs 19 billion According to the State Investigating Agency, the escape of Baba, who was divisional commander of Hizb-Ul-Mujahideen outfit to Pakistan was orchestrated with the support of former MLA Gul Rafeeqi and others. The accused persons had managed a fake passport for the terrorist and ferried him in the official vehicle of the MLA from Anantnag to Attari after which he managed to cross over to Pakistan. Also Read: Uttarakhand at risk of magnitude 8 earthquake as Indian Plate converges with Eurasian Plate, scientist warns Initially, the FIR no. 98 of 2005 was registered in Police Station Bijbehara and was subsequently transferred to SIA Kashmir for specialized investigation in 2023. So far, SIA Kashmir has successfully filed a charge sheet against 04 persons including the former MLA and his private secretary whereas hunting for others is underway. Fresh raids in the case mark the unrelenting efforts of SIA Kashmir to gather evidence and bring all the accused persons to justice.

The accused persons had managed a fake passport for the terrorist and ferried him in the official vehicle from Anantnag to Attari

SIA raids multiple sites in South Kashmir over Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist escape case

World Suicide Prevention Day has been observed every year since 2003 on September 10 by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) in association with the World Health Organisation (WHO) as co-sponsor. The triennial theme for this day from 2024 to 2026 is “Changing the Narrative on Suicide”.&nbsp;According to 2021 data in PIB, this day marks significance as every year, more than 727,000 people die by suicide globally, and for every death, around 20 people die by suicide. The 2021 data also indicate that among 15–29-year-olds, suicide was the third leading cause of death globally, which shows the urgent need for comprehensive intervention strategies.&nbsp;On the other hand, India secured a third spot globally for female suicides annually and nearly a fourth of male suicides. On average, over 100,000 die by suicide in India each year.<h3>Why India still struggles with rising mental-health concerns?</h3>The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) statistics highlight a consistent and concerning upsurge in suicide rates in India from 9.9 per lakh population in 2017 to 12.4 per lakh population in 2022. The suicide rate in India varies from state to state, ranging from 0.6 per 100,000 population in Bihar to 43.1 per 100,000 population in Sikkim. In the other end, the southern cities of Vijayawada account for 42.6 deaths per 100,000 population and Kollam for 42.5 suicides per 100,000 population, reported the highest rates in 2022.<h3>Social media</h3>The primary factors of the rise of mental health in India currently are social media, as it is fueling anxiety, depression and low self-worth among youth in India. Recently, Social media influencer and cosmetics brand founder Misha Agrawal died by suicide following depression just two days prior to her 25th birthday after she lost a few Instagram followers, as per the NDTV report. Similarly, a 16-year-old girl from Noida died by suicide, reportedly upset over fewer Instagram followers in July 2023.<h3>Structural hostages</h3>Structural shortages related to mental-health care remain another major reason for India's able to reduce the concerns. As per the recommendations, there are far fewer psychiatrists, clinical psychologists and psychiatric social workers per capita. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare noted that there are roughly 0.75 psychiatrists per 100,000 people in India, which is considered well below the WHO benchmark of about three per 100,000. This scarcity escalates into long waits, limited outreach in rural areas and overburdened services in cities.<h3>Low awareness</h3>Stigma and less awareness also compound to capacity problem, as a large portion of people do not seek treatment willingly and receive treatment for mental health because of a lack of information, shame, ignorance or the perception that services are inaccessible. In response, WHO has underscored its estimates of the public-health burden of mental disorders and the substantial economic cost they impose if left unaddressed.<h3>What is the government's stance?</h3>The Indian government has come up with several policies, but implementation remains uneven. In order to expand the workforce and improve care, the National Mental Health Programme and government initiatives have launched several other programs like Tele-MANAS (Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States), DMHP (District Mental Health Programme), RKSK (Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram), and Manodarpan strengthen helplines, community outreach, and school-based support.&nbsp;In addition, the National Suicide Prevention Strategy (NSPS) was also released in 2022, intending to reduce suicide mortality by 10% by 2030. In 2024, 25 Centres of Excellence were also sanctioned to train more postgraduate students in mental health and provide advanced treatment.&nbsp;

The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) statistics highlight a consistent and concerning upsurge in suicide rates in India from 9.9 per lakh population in 2017 to 12.4 per lakh population in 2022.

World Suicide Prevention Day has been observed every year since 2003 on September 10 by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) in association with the World Health Organisation (WHO) as co-sponsor. The triennial theme for this day from 2024 to 2026 is “Changing the Narrative on Suicide”. According to 2021 data in PIB, this day marks significance as every year, more than 727,000 people die by suicide globally, and for every death, around 20 people die by suicide. The 2021 data also indicate that among 15–29-year-olds, suicide was the third leading cause of death globally, which shows the urgent need for comprehensive intervention strategies. On the other hand, India secured a third spot globally for female suicides annually and nearly a fourth of male suicides. On average, over 100,000 die by suicide in India each year. Why India still struggles with rising mental-health concerns? The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) statistics highlight a consistent and concerning upsurge in suicide rates in India from 9.9 per lakh population in 2017 to 12.4 per lakh population in 2022. The suicide rate in India varies from state to state, ranging from 0.6 per 100,000 population in Bihar to 43.1 per 100,000 population in Sikkim. In the other end, the southern cities of Vijayawada account for 42.6 deaths per 100,000 population and Kollam for 42.5 suicides per 100,000 population, reported the highest rates in 2022. Social media The primary factors of the rise of mental health in India currently are social media, as it is fueling anxiety, depression and low self-worth among youth in India. Recently, Social media influencer and cosmetics brand founder Misha Agrawal died by suicide following depression just two days prior to her 25th birthday after she lost a few Instagram followers, as per the NDTV report. Similarly, a 16-year-old girl from Noida died by suicide, reportedly upset over fewer Instagram followers in July 2023. Structural hostages Structural shortages related to mental-health care remain another major reason for India's able to reduce the concerns. As per the recommendations, there are far fewer psychiatrists, clinical psychologists and psychiatric social workers per capita. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare noted that there are roughly 0.75 psychiatrists per 100,000 people in India, which is considered well below the WHO benchmark of about three per 100,000. This scarcity escalates into long waits, limited outreach in rural areas and overburdened services in cities. Low awareness Stigma and less awareness also compound to capacity problem, as a large portion of people do not seek treatment willingly and receive treatment for mental health because of a lack of information, shame, ignorance or the perception that services are inaccessible. In response, WHO has underscored its estimates of the public-health burden of mental disorders and the substantial economic cost they impose if left unaddressed. What is the government's stance? The Indian government has come up with several policies, but implementation remains uneven. In order to expand the workforce and improve care, the National Mental Health Programme and government initiatives have launched several other programs like Tele-MANAS (Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States), DMHP (District Mental Health Programme), RKSK (Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram), and Manodarpan strengthen helplines, community outreach, and school-based support. In addition, the National Suicide Prevention Strategy (NSPS) was also released in 2022, intending to reduce suicide mortality by 10% by 2030. In 2024, 25 Centres of Excellence were also sanctioned to train more postgraduate students in mental health and provide advanced treatment.

The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) statistics highlight a consistent and concerning upsurge in suicide rates in India from 9.9 per lakh population in 2017 to 12.4 per lakh population in 2022.

World Suicide Prevention Day 2025: Why India still struggles with rising mental-health concerns | EXPLAINED

Indian government-run space entities (ISRO, NSIL, IN-SPACE) have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the technology transfer of the ISRO-developed Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) rocket. The end goal of this agreement is that the Indian government's aerospace firm Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) would be completely building, marketing, and launching the SSLV rocket.&nbsp;The&nbsp;SSLV&nbsp;is the Indian government's latest and smallest space faring rocket. ISRO says the&nbsp;SSLV&nbsp;can carry satellites weighing up to 500kg to orbits 500 km above the Earth's surface.Eventually, the SSLV&nbsp;rocket is going to be HAL's property; they can launch it to ferry customers' satellites and demand a price for providing the launch services. Typically, all Indian space-faring rockets are developed by and belong to the Indian Space Research Organisation. ISRO sources rocket components from Indian and foreign vendors, assembles the rocket, and launches it. Henceforth, HAL would carry out the same process for the&nbsp;SSLV.Elaborating on this agreement, Dr V. Narayanan, Secretary, Department of Space and Chairman, ISRO, said, with India’s liberalisation of the space sector, opportunities are certainly growing, and at ISRO, we have a dynamic technology transfer mechanism to realise the shared goals. This agreement is part of that movement, where ISRO will guide the HAL team on the preparedness-to-flight tangent of SSLV. This would define the next phase of deep-tech collaboration in space in India.According to IN-SPACE, the entire process of technology transfer is targeted to be completed within 24 months from the date of agreement signing. This signing follows the June 20th announcement of HAL as the highest bidder. During this period, ISRO will provide necessary training and technical support to HAL for acquiring the know-how of the SSLV, from commercials to technology integration, eventually leading to the accomplishment of the two launch missions under the technology transfer agreement. This is expected to enhance India’s national capacity to cater to the rapidly growing domestic and global satellite launch markets.Highlighting the importance of the technology transfer, Dr Pawan Goenka, Chairman, IN-SPACE, remarked, “The SSLV Technology Transfer signals a vital leap towards strengthening the industrial ecosystem within India’s space sector. This reflects the Government of India’s vision to empower the space industry and establish India as a global hub for affordable and reliable launch services.” This also marks the 100th&nbsp;Technology Transfer Agreement signed by IN-SPACe with industry.HAL was selected from a list of nine bidders, considering that theirs was the highest techno-commercial bid to secure the technology transfer of the&nbsp;SSLV&nbsp;rocket. Officials had said HAL's bid was for Rs 511cr (approx. $59mn), and this sum would be paid in a phased manner. HAL is also the firm that builds the Indian homegrown fighter jet Tejas and various other fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft of its own and under licensed production.“HAL will apply its engineering and manufacturing strength to build SSLVs, train the required workforce and progress towards building a self-reliant ecosystem, so India can offer regular, cost-competitive small-satellite launches to domestic and global customers," said Dr D K Sunil, Chairman &amp; MD, HAL.

ISRO, NSIL, and IN-SPACE have signed an MoU with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to transfer the technology for the SSLV. The agreement will allow HAL to completely build, market, and launch the rocket, a key step in India's plan to privatise its space sector.

Indian government-run space entities (ISRO, NSIL, IN-SPACE) have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the technology transfer of the ISRO-developed Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) rocket. The end goal of this agreement is that the Indian government's aerospace firm Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) would be completely building, marketing, and launching the SSLV rocket. The SSLV is the Indian government's latest and smallest space faring rocket. ISRO says the SSLV can carry satellites weighing up to 500kg to orbits 500 km above the Earth's surface. Eventually, the SSLV rocket is going to be HAL's property; they can launch it to ferry customers' satellites and demand a price for providing the launch services. Typically, all Indian space-faring rockets are developed by and belong to the Indian Space Research Organisation. ISRO sources rocket components from Indian and foreign vendors, assembles the rocket, and launches it. Henceforth, HAL would carry out the same process for the SSLV. Elaborating on this agreement, Dr V. Narayanan, Secretary, Department of Space and Chairman, ISRO, said, with India’s liberalisation of the space sector, opportunities are certainly growing, and at ISRO, we have a dynamic technology transfer mechanism to realise the shared goals. This agreement is part of that movement, where ISRO will guide the HAL team on the preparedness-to-flight tangent of SSLV. This would define the next phase of deep-tech collaboration in space in India. According to IN-SPACE, the entire process of technology transfer is targeted to be completed within 24 months from the date of agreement signing. This signing follows the June 20th announcement of HAL as the highest bidder. During this period, ISRO will provide necessary training and technical support to HAL for acquiring the know-how of the SSLV, from commercials to technology integration, eventually leading to the accomplishment of the two launch missions under the technology transfer agreement. This is expected to enhance India’s national capacity to cater to the rapidly growing domestic and global satellite launch markets. Highlighting the importance of the technology transfer, Dr Pawan Goenka, Chairman, IN-SPACE, remarked, “The SSLV Technology Transfer signals a vital leap towards strengthening the industrial ecosystem within India’s space sector. This reflects the Government of India’s vision to empower the space industry and establish India as a global hub for affordable and reliable launch services.” This also marks the 100th Technology Transfer Agreement signed by IN-SPACe with industry. HAL was selected from a list of nine bidders, considering that theirs was the highest techno-commercial bid to secure the technology transfer of the SSLV rocket. Officials had said HAL's bid was for Rs 511cr (approx. $59mn), and this sum would be paid in a phased manner. HAL is also the firm that builds the Indian homegrown fighter jet Tejas and various other fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft of its own and under licensed production. “HAL will apply its engineering and manufacturing strength to build SSLVs, train the required workforce and progress towards building a self-reliant ecosystem, so India can offer regular, cost-competitive small-satellite launches to domestic and global customers," said Dr D K Sunil, Chairman & MD, HAL.

ISRO, NSIL, and IN-SPACE have signed an MoU with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to transfer the technology for the SSLV. The agreement will allow HAL to completely build, market, and launch the rocket, a key step in India's plan to privatise its space sector.

Tech transfer MoU inked for HAL to build ISRO's SSLV rocket

The Chhattisgarh Cabinet on Tuesday decided to appoint Sneha Girepunje as Deputy Superintendent of Police. She is the wife of Additional SP Akash Rao Girepunje (42), who was martyred during an anti-Naxal operation in Sukma district of Bastar division on June 9, 2025. On that day, while inspecting a quarry site where Maoists had set fire to a construction vehicle, Girepunje stepped on an IED and lost his life.&nbsp;“As a special case, the Cabinet approved a compassionate appointment for his wife, Smt. Sneha Girepunje, to the post of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) in the State Police Service,” a government press note stated.&nbsp;According to the Indian Express report, Girepunje’s brother Akash responded to the CM’s decision, “We are pleased to hear this. It is almost impossible to fill his shoes but our family is confident that my sister-in-law will pave the way towards a great future…”<h3>Chhattisgarh Cabinet clears solar energy policy</h3>Officials stated that the initiative was taken to support the families of security personnel who sacrificed their lives while serving. In addition to the appointment of a slain police officer to the post of Deputy Superintendent of Police, the cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai also cleared the state’s solar energy policy and enhanced support for retired journalists, as per the TOI report.&nbsp;The cabinet confirmed that the state solar energy policy will remain active till 2030 or until the government come up with a new policy. Additionally, solar energy projects will receive priority industry status under the new policy.&nbsp;A government official told India Express, “Under the solar energy policy, various investment incentives, grants, exemptions and concessions are provided for the solar power generation plants to be set up in the state. In particular, there is a provision for exemption from payment of electricity duty on the plant’s own consumption (auxiliary consumption) and captive consumption within the state by every solar energy power generation project. Apart from this, solar energy projects set up under the Solar Energy Policy 2017-27 will be eligible for industrial investment incentives announced for core sector industries (except steel) under the Industrial Development Policy 2024-30.”

In addition to the appointment of a slain police officer to the post of Deputy Superintendent of Police, the cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai also cleared the state’s solar energy policy and enhanced support for retired journalists.

The Chhattisgarh Cabinet on Tuesday decided to appoint Sneha Girepunje as Deputy Superintendent of Police. She is the wife of Additional SP Akash Rao Girepunje (42), who was martyred during an anti-Naxal operation in Sukma district of Bastar division on June 9, 2025. On that day, while inspecting a quarry site where Maoists had set fire to a construction vehicle, Girepunje stepped on an IED and lost his life. “As a special case, the Cabinet approved a compassionate appointment for his wife, Smt. Sneha Girepunje, to the post of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) in the State Police Service,” a government press note stated. According to the Indian Express report, Girepunje’s brother Akash responded to the CM’s decision, “We are pleased to hear this. It is almost impossible to fill his shoes but our family is confident that my sister-in-law will pave the way towards a great future…” Chhattisgarh Cabinet clears solar energy policy Officials stated that the initiative was taken to support the families of security personnel who sacrificed their lives while serving. In addition to the appointment of a slain police officer to the post of Deputy Superintendent of Police, the cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai also cleared the state’s solar energy policy and enhanced support for retired journalists, as per the TOI report. The cabinet confirmed that the state solar energy policy will remain active till 2030 or until the government come up with a new policy. Additionally, solar energy projects will receive priority industry status under the new policy. A government official told India Express, “Under the solar energy policy, various investment incentives, grants, exemptions and concessions are provided for the solar power generation plants to be set up in the state. In particular, there is a provision for exemption from payment of electricity duty on the plant’s own consumption (auxiliary consumption) and captive consumption within the state by every solar energy power generation project. Apart from this, solar energy projects set up under the Solar Energy Policy 2017-27 will be eligible for industrial investment incentives announced for core sector industries (except steel) under the Industrial Development Policy 2024-30.”

In addition to the appointment of a slain police officer to the post of Deputy Superintendent of Police, the cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai also cleared the state’s solar energy policy and enhanced support for retired journalists.

Two months after Maoists killed her ASP husband, Chhattisgarh woman appointed DySP

A large area in the north Indian state of Uttarakhand is at risk of a major earthquake, according to leading geoscientists. A stretch of land covering an area of 250 kilometres could witness a magnitude 8 earthquake because of significant tectonic stress that has been building in the region. A report by The New Indian Express, citing Dr. Sushil Kumar, a former Senior Scientist specialising in Geophysics at the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, states that the region at risk stretches from Tanakpur in Kumaon to Dehradun. He warned that considerable tectonic pressure has been building in this region, which lies in one of the most active seismic areas of the Himalayan collision zone. This puts it at risk of a mammoth earthquake sooner or later. Since Uttarakhand hasn't witnessed a major temblor for several decades, there is possibly "progressive build-up of underground energy," Kumar told the publication. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/not-california-a-magnitude-7-earthquake-can-kill-86-000-people-in-little-known-us-seismic-zone-1757330816093">Scientists warn 86,000 people could die in devastating earthquake in little-known US seismic zone</a>&nbsp;<h2>Uttarakhand seismic zone</h2>Uttarakhand is located in a highly seismic zone, with land spread across Seismic Zones IV and V. These are the classifications given to earthquake-prone regions in India, with Zone V being the most seismically active. Besides some parts of the Himalayas, including Uttarkashi, all the northeastern states also reside in Seismic Zone V. Meanwhile, Zone IV is the second most active region, and covers Srinagar, Delhi, and some portions of other northern and western Indian states. Kumar said that a "large seismic rupture" could occur in the region in the future. According to studies, tectonic activity has been high because of the shift in the Indian Plate. GPS studies and geological assessments show that the plate is converging with the Eurasian Plate at a rate of approximately 50-52 millimetres per year. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/scientists-raise-alarm-for-us-and-canada-warn-of-100-foot-megatsunami-that-will-alter-geography-for-centuries-1752216446706">Scientists raise alarm for US and Canada, warn of 100-foot tsunami that will alter geography for centuries</a>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/scientists-suggest-a-new-ring-of-fire-could-be-forming-in-atlantic-1755-1969-portugal-quakes-offer-clues-1756376556013">New 'Ring of Fire' in Atlantic? A devastating 270-year-old earthquake offers clues</a>&nbsp;A lot of this convergence is absorbed by the Main Himalayan Thrust (MHT). Some of the energy is regularly released in the form of small earthquakes and plastic deformation. But despite this, significant stress continues to build up in the region. This continual locking of the MHT extends almost 100 km beneath the Himalaya. An accumulation of strain creates deadly conditions for a massive earthquake, one that can measure up to 8.9 on the Richter Scale. Microseismicity and localised ground deformation have also been recorded in some other areas of Uttarakhand, pointing to tectonic activity. In the past, Chamoli was hit by a magnitude 6.6 earthquake in 1999, while Uttarkashi witnessed a 6.8 magnitude temblor in 1991.&nbsp;

A leading scientist has warned that Uttarakhand is due for a major earthquake. It could be a 7 to 8 magnitude temblor and wreak havoc in a 250-kilometre region of the northern Indian state. This is happening because of a shift in the Indian Plate.

A large area in the north Indian state of Uttarakhand is at risk of a major earthquake, according to leading geoscientists. A stretch of land covering an area of 250 kilometres could witness a magnitude 8 earthquake because of significant tectonic stress that has been building in the region. A report by The New Indian Express, citing Dr. Sushil Kumar, a former Senior Scientist specialising in Geophysics at the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, states that the region at risk stretches from Tanakpur in Kumaon to Dehradun. He warned that considerable tectonic pressure has been building in this region, which lies in one of the most active seismic areas of the Himalayan collision zone. This puts it at risk of a mammoth earthquake sooner or later. Since Uttarakhand hasn't witnessed a major temblor for several decades, there is possibly "progressive build-up of underground energy," Kumar told the publication. Also Read: Scientists warn 86,000 people could die in devastating earthquake in little-known US seismic zone Uttarakhand seismic zone Uttarakhand is located in a highly seismic zone, with land spread across Seismic Zones IV and V. These are the classifications given to earthquake-prone regions in India, with Zone V being the most seismically active. Besides some parts of the Himalayas, including Uttarkashi, all the northeastern states also reside in Seismic Zone V. Meanwhile, Zone IV is the second most active region, and covers Srinagar, Delhi, and some portions of other northern and western Indian states. Kumar said that a "large seismic rupture" could occur in the region in the future. According to studies, tectonic activity has been high because of the shift in the Indian Plate. GPS studies and geological assessments show that the plate is converging with the Eurasian Plate at a rate of approximately 50-52 millimetres per year. Also Read: Scientists raise alarm for US and Canada, warn of 100-foot tsunami that will alter geography for centuries Also Read: New 'Ring of Fire' in Atlantic? A devastating 270-year-old earthquake offers clues A lot of this convergence is absorbed by the Main Himalayan Thrust (MHT). Some of the energy is regularly released in the form of small earthquakes and plastic deformation. But despite this, significant stress continues to build up in the region. This continual locking of the MHT extends almost 100 km beneath the Himalaya. An accumulation of strain creates deadly conditions for a massive earthquake, one that can measure up to 8.9 on the Richter Scale. Microseismicity and localised ground deformation have also been recorded in some other areas of Uttarakhand, pointing to tectonic activity. In the past, Chamoli was hit by a magnitude 6.6 earthquake in 1999, while Uttarkashi witnessed a 6.8 magnitude temblor in 1991.

A leading scientist has warned that Uttarakhand is due for a major earthquake. It could be a 7 to 8 magnitude temblor and wreak havoc in a 250-kilometre region of the northern Indian state. This is happening because of a shift in the Indian Plate.

Uttarakhand at risk of magnitude 8 earthquake as Indian Plate converges with Eurasian Plate, scientist warns

India and the United States are preparing to send trade delegations next week after both President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi directed officials to finalise a long-awaited agreement in the coming weeks.The move follows high-level exchanges earlier this month. On Friday, Trump posted on social media, “I am pleased to announce that India, and the US, are continuing negotiations to address the trade barriers between our two nations. I look forward to speaking with my very good friend, PM Modi, in the upcoming weeks. I feel certain that there will be no difficulty in coming to a successful conclusion for both of our great countries.”Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-in-epstein-crossfire-white-house-screams-hoax-says-will-support-hiring-handwriting-expert-to-review-birthday-note-1757466394943">WH screams 'hoax,' backs handwriting probe on Trump's Epstein birthday note</a>Responding to Trump's Truth Social post, PM Modi posted on X, “India and the US are close friends and natural partners. I am confident that our trade negotiations will pave the way for unlocking the limitless potential of the India-US partnership. Our teams are working to conclude these discussions at the earliest. I am also looking forward to speaking with President Trump. We will work together to secure a brighter, more prosperous future for both our people.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">India and the US are close friends and natural partners. I am confident that our trade negotiations will pave the way for unlocking the limitless potential of the India-US partnership. Our teams are working to conclude these discussions at the earliest. I am also looking forward… <a href="https://t.co/3K9hlJxWcl">pic.twitter.com/3K9hlJxWcl</a>&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1965597878237139351?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Trump shifts tone</h2>Just last week, Trump had criticised New Delhi, saying India had offered to cut tariffs on US goods to zero “too late” and should have lowered them years ago. The more positive message now comes after months of turbulent negotiations. Talks have often stalled, with India warning that Trump’s 50% tariffs on Indian exports could reduce the country’s GDP growth by half a percentage point this year. Trump doubled the duties on Indian imports after New Delhi refused to halt purchases of Russian oil, which Washington argues help fund Moscow’s war in Ukraine.<h2>The scale of trade ties</h2>Two-way goods trade between the US and India stood at $129 billion in 2024, with the US recording a $45.8 billion deficit, according to data from the US Census Bureau. Alongside trade, Washington will send a delegation on 17–18 September to discuss India’s concerns over the $3 billion purchase of six P8I anti-submarine warfare aircraft.The two sides are also expected to sign an agreement this month for 113 GE-404 aircraft engines to power India’s Tejas Mark I A fighter jets.

India and US to send trade teams next week as Trump and Modi push for a swift deal. Both leaders express confidence in boosting trade ties and strengthening India-US economic partnership.

India and the United States are preparing to send trade delegations next week after both President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi directed officials to finalise a long-awaited agreement in the coming weeks. The move follows high-level exchanges earlier this month. On Friday, Trump posted on social media, “I am pleased to announce that India, and the US, are continuing negotiations to address the trade barriers between our two nations. I look forward to speaking with my very good friend, PM Modi, in the upcoming weeks. I feel certain that there will be no difficulty in coming to a successful conclusion for both of our great countries.” Also read: WH screams 'hoax,' backs handwriting probe on Trump's Epstein birthday note Responding to Trump's Truth Social post, PM Modi posted on X, “India and the US are close friends and natural partners. I am confident that our trade negotiations will pave the way for unlocking the limitless potential of the India-US partnership. Our teams are working to conclude these discussions at the earliest. I am also looking forward to speaking with President Trump. We will work together to secure a brighter, more prosperous future for both our people.”

India and US to send trade teams next week as Trump and Modi push for a swift deal. Both leaders express confidence in boosting trade ties and strengthening India-US economic partnership.

'Close friends, natural partners': Trump softens tone on India, says trade deal will be done ‘soon’ - Here's how PM Modi responded

Drivers in Delhi with unpaid traffic challans now have another chance to clear their dues without going through long court procedures. The Delhi Traffic Police, along with the Delhi State Legal Services Authority, is once again using the Lok Adalat system for the unpaid challans. This allows people to quickly settle their pending traffic fines/dues, as this system often provides a reduced amount of the challan. People of Delhi can use this option by booking a token and attending the session or by using the official website options. The next National Lok Adalat will be held on September 13, 2025, where pending traffic challans will be be waived off or reduced.<h2>Why is Lok Adalat important for people with unpaid challans?</h2>Lok Adalat is a quick and low-cost solution for the people of Delhi to settle pending cases like traffic challans. During National Lok Adalat, pending challans can be resolved at discounted rates, without any court trials. The Delhi Traffic Police issues a public notice and opens an online token booking system for those interested in this option.&nbsp;<h2>What are the steps to check, register and settle a Challan?</h2>Let's have a look at the five simple steps to check, register and settle a challan for the people of Delhi. The challan can be settled by doing the steps mentioned below -&nbsp;<ul><li>Step 1 - Check the challan status online and then visit the Parivahan eChallan portal or the Delhi Traffic Police website. Search your details by using your vehicle number, driving licence number or challan number. After checking, save or screenshot your challan details.</li><li>Step 2 - Confirm the eligibility and check the official Lok Adalat notice on the Delhi Traffic Police website. Take note that only compoundable challans are allowed, and serious offences are not included in this option.</li><li>Step 3 - After the completion of details, get a Lok Adalat token. Register for a token when the booking link goes live on the Delhi Traffic Police portal. Once the link is live, enter your challan/vehicle details and download the token or appointment slip. After the completion, kindly print the token, as printing may not be available at the adalat venue.&nbsp;</li><li>Step 4 - On the appointment day, &nbsp;prepare your documents in advance and carry all the important documents like - Printed token/appointment slip, copy of challan or notice, RC, driving licence and a valid ID (like Aadhaar or passport).</li><li>Step 5 - Go to the assigned court complex at the specific given time. The bench may offer a reduced amount of the challan, and if both sides agree, then the settlement is final. Furthermore, some cycles also allow online payment through the official portals.</li><li>Step 6 - Make the final payment and get the receipt. There will be multiple payment options available on the site, like = cash, card, net banking or demand draft.</li></ul>Don't forget to go to the Parivahan portal after a few days to confirm that the challan is marked as “disposed.”

Lok Adalat is a quick and low-cost solution for the people of Delhi to settle pending cases like traffic challans. During National Lok Adalat, pending challans can be resolved at discounted rates.

Drivers in Delhi with unpaid traffic challans now have another chance to clear their dues without going through long court procedures. The Delhi Traffic Police, along with the Delhi State Legal Services Authority, is once again using the Lok Adalat system for the unpaid challans. This allows people to quickly settle their pending traffic fines/dues, as this system often provides a reduced amount of the challan. People of Delhi can use this option by booking a token and attending the session or by using the official website options. The next National Lok Adalat will be held on September 13, 2025, where pending traffic challans will be be waived off or reduced. Why is Lok Adalat important for people with unpaid challans? Lok Adalat is a quick and low-cost solution for the people of Delhi to settle pending cases like traffic challans. During National Lok Adalat, pending challans can be resolved at discounted rates, without any court trials. The Delhi Traffic Police issues a public notice and opens an online token booking system for those interested in this option. What are the steps to check, register and settle a Challan? Let's have a look at the five simple steps to check, register and settle a challan for the people of Delhi. The challan can be settled by doing the steps mentioned below - Step 1 - Check the challan status online and then visit the Parivahan eChallan portal or the Delhi Traffic Police website. Search your details by using your vehicle number, driving licence number or challan number. After checking, save or screenshot your challan details. Step 2 - Confirm the eligibility and check the official Lok Adalat notice on the Delhi Traffic Police website. Take note that only compoundable challans are allowed, and serious offences are not included in this option. Step 3 - After the completion of details, get a Lok Adalat token. Register for a token when the booking link goes live on the Delhi Traffic Police portal. Once the link is live, enter your challan/vehicle details and download the token or appointment slip. After the completion, kindly print the token, as printing may not be available at the adalat venue. Step 4 - On the appointment day, prepare your documents in advance and carry all the important documents like - Printed token/appointment slip, copy of challan or notice, RC, driving licence and a valid ID (like Aadhaar or passport). Step 5 - Go to the assigned court complex at the specific given time. The bench may offer a reduced amount of the challan, and if both sides agree, then the settlement is final. Furthermore, some cycles also allow online payment through the official portals. Step 6 - Make the final payment and get the receipt. There will be multiple payment options available on the site, like = cash, card, net banking or demand draft. Don't forget to go to the Parivahan portal after a few days to confirm that the challan is marked as “disposed.”

Lok Adalat is a quick and low-cost solution for the people of Delhi to settle pending cases like traffic challans. During National Lok Adalat, pending challans can be resolved at discounted rates.

Attention Delhi commuters! Lok Adalat on Sep 13 - Check step-by-step guide to settle your traffic challan

More than 400 scientists worked round-the-clock to support Operation Sindoor by using earth observation and communication satellites, ISRO chairperson V Narayanan said on Tuesday. Speaking at the 52nd National Management Convention of the All India Management Association (AIMA), Narayanan stated that the space agency provided satellite data for national security requirements during the mission. He noted that all satellites performed perfectly 24/7 throughout the operation, enabling all mission requirements. The space agency provided satellite data from its spacecraft for national security requirements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫, 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝-𝐭𝐡𝐞-𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐦𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan. Addressing an event in New Delhi, Mr. Narayanan… <a href="https://t.co/vVcePiLEwG">pic.twitter.com/vVcePiLEwG</a>&mdash; All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) <a href="https://twitter.com/airnewsalerts/status/1965312839331229815?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 9, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;The role of the space sector in armed conflicts came into sharp focus during Operation Sindoor. The operation witnessed extensive use of drones and loitering munitions and tested air defence systems like the indigenously developed Akash Teer.&nbsp;<h2>‘Gaganyaan project’s 7,700 ground tests completed’</h2>&nbsp;Referring to the Gaganyaan project, which aims for India’s maiden human spaceflight by 2027, Narayanan said ISRO has completed 7,700 ground tests. An additional 2,300 tests are planned before the human spaceflight is carried out.Under Gaganyaan project, ISRO plans to conduct three uncrewed missions, with the first expected in December. The space agency has also secured approvals for two crewed missions.Prime Minister Narendra Modi has tasked ISRO with setting up India’s own space station by 2035 and landing an Indian astronaut on the moon by 2040.&nbsp;WATCH: Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli resigns; 19 killed &amp; over 400 injured<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/nepal-protests-nepal-pm-kp-sharma-oli-resigns-19-killed-over-400-injured-1757419633176/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/nepal-protests-nepal-pm-kp-sharma-oli-resigns-19-killed-over-400-injured-1757419633176/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>ISRO tests Gaganyaan parachute</h2>&nbsp;The Indian Space Research Organisation also shared exciting new footage of an important test for the Gaganyaan mission. The video shows a special parachute being launched from a test capsule that is attached to a sled racing down a track at high speed.The parachute, which is about 5.8 metres, is designed to help slow down and stabilise the crew module as it safely re-enters Earth’s atmosphere. This is a key step in ensuring astronauts return safely after their journey to space.

The role of the space sector in armed conflicts came into sharp focus during Operation Sindoor. The operation witnessed extensive use of drones and loitering munitions and tested air defence systems like the indigenously developed Akash Teer.

More than 400 scientists worked round-the-clock to support Operation Sindoor by using earth observation and communication satellites, ISRO chairperson V Narayanan said on Tuesday. Speaking at the 52nd National Management Convention of the All India Management Association (AIMA), Narayanan stated that the space agency provided satellite data for national security requirements during the mission. He noted that all satellites performed perfectly 24/7 throughout the operation, enabling all mission requirements. The space agency provided satellite data from its spacecraft for national security requirements.

The role of the space sector in armed conflicts came into sharp focus during Operation Sindoor. The operation witnessed extensive use of drones and loitering munitions and tested air defence systems like the indigenously developed Akash Teer.

Over 400 ISRO scientists worked non-stop to support Operation Sindoor: ISRO chief

Three Indian Army soldiers have been killed in a massive avalanche in Siachen Glacier in Ladakh on Tuesday (Sep 9). The avalanche struck the high altitude base camp at Siachen, trapping the soldiers under snow and debris. All three bodies of the soldiers have been recovered from the incident site after a massive rescue operation in the area. More details awaited.&nbsp;GOC, Fire and Fury Corps, and All Ranks salute Sepoy Mohit Kumar, Agniveer Niraj Kumar Choudhary and Agniveer Dabhi Rakesh Devabhai, who made a supreme sacrifice in the line of duty in #Siachen on 09 Sep 2025 and offer deep condolences to the bereaved families in this hour of grief.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">GOC, Fire and Fury Corps and All Ranks salute Sepoy Mohit Kumar, Agniveer Niraj Kumar Choudhary and Agniveer Dabhi Rakesh Devabhai, who made supreme sacrifice in the line of duty in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Siachen?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Siachen</a> on 09 Sep 2025 and offer deep condolences to the bereaved families in this hour of grief.… <a href="https://t.co/dqrbKwefDH">pic.twitter.com/dqrbKwefDH</a>&mdash; @firefurycorps_IA (@firefurycorps) <a href="https://twitter.com/firefurycorps/status/1965399849198559314?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 9, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

A major avalanche struck the Siachen Glacier base camp in Ladakh, resulting in the deaths of three soldiers, according to Indian army sources.  Rescue operations are underway to ensure the safety of other personnel and details awaited

Three Indian Army soldiers have been killed in a massive avalanche in Siachen Glacier in Ladakh on Tuesday (Sep 9). The avalanche struck the high altitude base camp at Siachen, trapping the soldiers under snow and debris. All three bodies of the soldiers have been recovered from the incident site after a massive rescue operation in the area. More details awaited. GOC, Fire and Fury Corps, and All Ranks salute Sepoy Mohit Kumar, Agniveer Niraj Kumar Choudhary and Agniveer Dabhi Rakesh Devabhai, who made a supreme sacrifice in the line of duty in #Siachen on 09 Sep 2025 and offer deep condolences to the bereaved families in this hour of grief.

A major avalanche struck the Siachen Glacier base camp in Ladakh, resulting in the deaths of three soldiers, according to Indian army sources. &nbsp;Rescue operations are underway to ensure the safety of other personnel and details awaited

Three Indian soldiers killed after avalanche strikes Siachen base camp in Ladakh

The inheritance drama around late businessman Sunjay Kapur’s wealth is far from over. Kapur and his ex-wife Karisma Kapoor’s children, Samaira and Kiaa,n have approached the Delhi High Court seeking a share in their father’s assets. The late chairman of Sona Comstar died on June 12 in the UK after suffering a cardiac arrest. Kapur was married to Priya Sachdev at the time of death and shared a son with her. He was married to Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor earlier, and the couple shared two children- Samaira and Kiaan.<h2>Sunjay Kapur’s kids accuse Priya Sachdev of forgery</h2>&nbsp;According to a report in Bar and Bench, Samaira and Kiaan have alleged that their father’s third wife, Priya Kapur, forged his will in an attempt to seize complete control of the assets.&nbsp;&nbsp;The children have alleged that their stepmother, along with two associates, Dinesh Agarwal and Nitin Sharma, withheld the will for more than seven weeks before presenting it at a family meeting on July 30, 2025.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/sunjay-kapur-s-sister-mandhira-praises-karisma-kapoor-amid-family-feud-over-rs-300-billion-fortune-she-is-a-very-good-mother-1755526707503">Sunjay Kapur’s sister Mandhira praises Karisma Kapoor amid family feud over Rs 300 billion fortune: She is a very good mother</a>&nbsp;“The Plaintiffs submit that the purported will, allegedly executed by the Plaintiffs’ father, is not a legal and valid document, is forged and fabricated, and in any event surrounded by suspicious circumstances. It is for this reason that neither the original of the Alleged Purported Will has been shown to the Plaintiffs nor a copy of the Alleged Purported Will has been provided,” the suit mentions.&nbsp;The children have urged the court to recognize them as Class 1 legal heirs of Kapur and for a proper partition of their late father’s massive estate. The Kapur siblings have demanded a one-fifth share each. Kapur’s estate is reportedly worth Rs 30 billion.&nbsp;&nbsp;The children have stated in their petition that they have been close to their father until his sudden demise on June 12, 2025. They had shared a close bond with him, which included frequent travels, holidays, and regular involvement in his business and personal milestones.&nbsp;Samaira is 20 years old, while her brother Kiaan is 15 years old.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/everything-to-know-about-priya-sachdev-kapur-sunjay-kapur-s-wife-at-the-centre-of-the-sona-group-family-feud-1753513932627">Everything to know about Priya Sachdev Kapur, Sunjay Kapur’s wife, at the centre of the Sona Group family feud</a><h2>Sunjay Kapur's mother's claims on Sona Comstar</h2>&nbsp;Earlier, in a letter to the board of Sona Group, Rani Kapur, the mother of Sunjay and Mandhira Kapur, alleged that she is the sole beneficiary of Surinder Kapur’s (her husband) empire and the majority shareholder of the group, including Sona Comstar.&nbsp;Rani also claimed that she was forced to sign documents to appoint her daughter-in-law, Priya Sachdev Kapur, as the non-executive director on the board. Later, the company issued a cease-and-desist notice to Rani Kapur, claiming that she had not had any role in the company since 2019. Rani also had claimed that her son died under suspicious circumstances.&nbsp;

Late businessman Sunjay Kapur's children Samaira and Kiaan have approached the Delhi High Court for their share in the father's wealth. They have alleged their stepmom Priya Sachdev changed the will and withheld it from them for weeks before presenting it at a family meeting in July. 

The inheritance drama around late businessman Sunjay Kapur’s wealth is far from over. Kapur and his ex-wife Karisma Kapoor’s children, Samaira and Kiaa,n have approached the Delhi High Court seeking a share in their father’s assets. The late chairman of Sona Comstar died on June 12 in the UK after suffering a cardiac arrest. Kapur was married to Priya Sachdev at the time of death and shared a son with her. He was married to Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor earlier, and the couple shared two children- Samaira and Kiaan. Sunjay Kapur’s kids accuse Priya Sachdev of forgery According to a report in Bar and Bench, Samaira and Kiaan have alleged that their father’s third wife, Priya Kapur, forged his will in an attempt to seize complete control of the assets. The children have alleged that their stepmother, along with two associates, Dinesh Agarwal and Nitin Sharma, withheld the will for more than seven weeks before presenting it at a family meeting on July 30, 2025. Also read: Sunjay Kapur’s sister Mandhira praises Karisma Kapoor amid family feud over Rs 300 billion fortune: She is a very good mother “The Plaintiffs submit that the purported will, allegedly executed by the Plaintiffs’ father, is not a legal and valid document, is forged and fabricated, and in any event surrounded by suspicious circumstances. It is for this reason that neither the original of the Alleged Purported Will has been shown to the Plaintiffs nor a copy of the Alleged Purported Will has been provided,” the suit mentions. The children have urged the court to recognize them as Class 1 legal heirs of Kapur and for a proper partition of their late father’s massive estate. The Kapur siblings have demanded a one-fifth share each. Kapur’s estate is reportedly worth Rs 30 billion. The children have stated in their petition that they have been close to their father until his sudden demise on June 12, 2025. They had shared a close bond with him, which included frequent travels, holidays, and regular involvement in his business and personal milestones. Samaira is 20 years old, while her brother Kiaan is 15 years old. Also read: Everything to know about Priya Sachdev Kapur, Sunjay Kapur’s wife, at the centre of the Sona Group family feud Sunjay Kapur's mother's claims on Sona Comstar Earlier, in a letter to the board of Sona Group, Rani Kapur, the mother of Sunjay and Mandhira Kapur, alleged that she is the sole beneficiary of Surinder Kapur’s (her husband) empire and the majority shareholder of the group, including Sona Comstar. Rani also claimed that she was forced to sign documents to appoint her daughter-in-law, Priya Sachdev Kapur, as the non-executive director on the board. Later, the company issued a cease-and-desist notice to Rani Kapur, claiming that she had not had any role in the company since 2019. Rani also had claimed that her son died under suspicious circumstances.

Late businessman Sunjay Kapur's children Samaira and Kiaan have approached the Delhi High Court for their share in the father's wealth. They have alleged their stepmom Priya Sachdev changed the will and withheld it from them for weeks before presenting it at a family meeting in July.&nbsp;

Karisma Kapoor’s kids approach Delhi HC over inheritance of Sunjay Kapur’s wealth, claim stepmom Priya Sachdev forged will

As fresh wave of protests erupted in Nepal on Tuesday (September 9), country's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has stepped down from his post. Earlier in the day, With tensions growing in Nepal, country's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has called for an all-party meeting on Tuesday (September 9) evening. “I am in dialogue with the relevant parties to assess the situation and find a meaningful conclusion. For that, I have also called an all-party meeting at 6 pm today. I humbly request all brothers and sisters to remain calm in this difficult situation," the Prime Minister said in a statement.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BREAKING?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BREAKING</a> | Nepalese Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigns following massive anti-government protests in the country <a href="https://t.co/7mRMHC3hyv">pic.twitter.com/7mRMHC3hyv</a>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1965338949305729322?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 9, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Water supply minister resigns</h2>Pradeep Yadav, Nepal’s Minister for Water Supply, stepped down from his position on Tuesday (September 9), resigning in protest against the government’s handling of the Gen Z demonstrations. Yadav, who represents the Janata Samajbadi Party (JSP) Nepal in parliament, tendered his resignation to Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. He said he could not remain in the cabinet after 19 young protesters were killed a day earlier when security forces cracked down on the movement. In his resignation note, Yadav expressed solidarity with the demonstrators and condemned the use of violence against them. “I stand with the Gen Z movement and cannot endorse the government’s repressive measures,” he wrote. He also addressed the country’s youth directly, calling them his “strength and inspiration,” while urging them to stay calm and work towards positive change. His departure follows that of Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, who quit on Monday (September 8) night, accepting moral responsibility for the deaths. Agriculture Minister Ramnath Adhikari also resigned on Tuesday amid growing criticism over the government’s forceful response. Demonstrators gathered near Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's private residence in Balkot on Tuesday, demanding accountability for Monday's fatalities. During the protest, demonstrators set fire to the residence.

Nepal protests: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli steps down as fresh wave of protests erupt

As fresh wave of protests erupted in Nepal on Tuesday (September 9), country's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has stepped down from his post. Earlier in the day, With tensions growing in Nepal, country's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has called for an all-party meeting on Tuesday (September 9) evening. “I am in dialogue with the relevant parties to assess the situation and find a meaningful conclusion. For that, I have also called an all-party meeting at 6 pm today. I humbly request all brothers and sisters to remain calm in this difficult situation," the Prime Minister said in a statement.

As fresh wave of protests erupted in Nepal on Tuesday (September 9), country's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has stepped down from his post

Indians, Pakistanis and Nigerians could face new visa restrictions if their governments refuse or delay taking back illegal migrants from Britain, UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has warned. The newly appointed British Home Secretary, as per reports, has expressed her readiness to risk diplomatic tensions as she outlined plans to suspend or cap visas for countries that do not "play ball" with her push to step up deportations. The move marks a shift to what officials called a more "transactional" use of the visa system, escalating from quotas to outright bans if countries refuse cooperation.&nbsp;<h2>Why has the UK hardened its stance against immigrants?</h2>US President Donald Trump's Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem's presence in the UK may have something to do with it. Mahmood announced the policy while hosting Noem, who has overseen the US's mass deportation drive.The warning comes after the Five Eyes intelligence alliance — UK, US, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand — agreed on new principles to pressure countries into taking back their citizens.The Times, citing UK officials, stated that India, Pakistan, and Nigeria are among the most resistant nations, unwilling to take back their immigrants who have overstayed their welcome in the UK.<h2>How many Indians could be affected by this?</h2>According to the report, India tops the list of visa overstayers, with 20,706 Indians failing to leave in the year to 2020, while Pakistan has refused to accept several foreign criminals, including Qari Abdul Rauf and Adil Khan, the dual British-Pakistani dual-citizenship ringleaders of the Rochdale grooming gang who renounced their Pakistani citizenship. Nigeria also features high on the overstayer list.Migration experts, however, have warned that the move could strain relations with key partners like India. Talking to the publication, Dr Peter Walsh of Oxford University's Migration Observatory said India in particular "dim view of bargaining tactics that involve these kinds of threats". He pointed out that "We have a long relationship with India and they have lobbied the UK government fairly consistently for privileged access to our visa system, and they are one of the biggest users of it."In 2021, India and UK signed a returns deal. Last year, in 2024, India took back 7,395 citizens — more than any other nationality — but this, as per the report, could be because Indians happen to be the largest foreign population without the right to live in the UK. Officials also complain that Delhi remains slow to issue emergency travel documents for deportees without passports. This is made necessary by the fact that people often destroy their passports to prevent or delay their return to their home country.Mahmood, in her first public comments as home secretary, pledged to be a "whatever it takes" minister and warned senior Home Office staff to "bring their A-game — or leave". She also promised to go "further and faster" than her predecessor, Yvette Cooper, on tackling migrant crossings, which hit a record 30,165 this year, up 37 per cent.

UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has warned India and other nations that they could face new visa restrictions if their governments refuse to take back illegal migrants. Here's all you need to know.

Indians, Pakistanis and Nigerians could face new visa restrictions if their governments refuse or delay taking back illegal migrants from Britain, UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has warned. The newly appointed British Home Secretary, as per reports, has expressed her readiness to risk diplomatic tensions as she outlined plans to suspend or cap visas for countries that do not "play ball" with her push to step up deportations. The move marks a shift to what officials called a more "transactional" use of the visa system, escalating from quotas to outright bans if countries refuse cooperation. Why has the UK hardened its stance against immigrants? US President Donald Trump's Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem's presence in the UK may have something to do with it. Mahmood announced the policy while hosting Noem, who has overseen the US's mass deportation drive. The warning comes after the Five Eyes intelligence alliance — UK, US, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand — agreed on new principles to pressure countries into taking back their citizens. The Times, citing UK officials, stated that India, Pakistan, and Nigeria are among the most resistant nations, unwilling to take back their immigrants who have overstayed their welcome in the UK. How many Indians could be affected by this? According to the report, India tops the list of visa overstayers, with 20,706 Indians failing to leave in the year to 2020, while Pakistan has refused to accept several foreign criminals, including Qari Abdul Rauf and Adil Khan, the dual British-Pakistani dual-citizenship ringleaders of the Rochdale grooming gang who renounced their Pakistani citizenship. Nigeria also features high on the overstayer list. Migration experts, however, have warned that the move could strain relations with key partners like India. Talking to the publication, Dr Peter Walsh of Oxford University's Migration Observatory said India in particular "dim view of bargaining tactics that involve these kinds of threats". He pointed out that "We have a long relationship with India and they have lobbied the UK government fairly consistently for privileged access to our visa system, and they are one of the biggest users of it." In 2021, India and UK signed a returns deal. Last year, in 2024, India took back 7,395 citizens — more than any other nationality — but this, as per the report, could be because Indians happen to be the largest foreign population without the right to live in the UK. Officials also complain that Delhi remains slow to issue emergency travel documents for deportees without passports. This is made necessary by the fact that people often destroy their passports to prevent or delay their return to their home country. Mahmood, in her first public comments as home secretary, pledged to be a "whatever it takes" minister and warned senior Home Office staff to "bring their A-game — or leave". She also promised to go "further and faster" than her predecessor, Yvette Cooper, on tackling migrant crossings, which hit a record 30,165 this year, up 37 per cent.

UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has warned India and other nations that they could face new visa restrictions if their governments refuse to take back illegal migrants. Here's all you need to know.

Over 20,000 Indians in Britain at risk as UK’s new Home Secretary targets India in migrant crackdown plan

As tensions escalate in Nepal, protestors set fire to PM Oli's residence in Balkot and have vandalized the homes of Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba in Budhanilkantha. Earlier in the day, with tensions growing in Nepal, country's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has called for an all-party meeting on Tuesday (September 9) evening. “I am in dialogue with the relevant parties to assess the situation and find a meaningful conclusion. For that, I have also called an all-party meeting at 6 pm today. I humbly request all brothers and sisters to remain calm in this difficult situation," the Prime Minister said in a statement.&nbsp;Pradeep Yadav, Nepal’s Minister for Water Supply, stepped down from his position on Tuesday (September 9), resigning in protest against the government’s handling of the Gen Z demonstrations. Yadav, who represents the Janata Samajbadi Party (JSP) Nepal in parliament, tendered his resignation to Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. He said he could not remain in the cabinet after 19 young protesters were killed a day earlier when security forces cracked down on the movement. In his resignation note, Yadav expressed solidarity with the demonstrators and condemned the use of violence against them. “I stand with the Gen Z movement and cannot endorse the government’s repressive measures,” he wrote. He also addressed the country’s youth directly, calling them his “strength and inspiration,” while urging them to stay calm and work towards positive change. His departure follows that of Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, who quit on Monday (September 8) night, accepting moral responsibility for the deaths. Agriculture Minister Ramnath Adhikari also resigned on Tuesday amid growing criticism over the government’s forceful response. Demonstrators gathered near Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's private residence in Balkot on Tuesday, demanding accountability for Monday's fatalities. During the protest, demonstrators set fire to the residence.

As tensions escalate in Nepal, protestors set fire to PM Oli's residence in Balkot and have vandalized the homes of Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba in Budhanilkantha

As tensions escalate in Nepal, protestors set fire to PM Oli's residence in Balkot and have vandalized the homes of Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba in Budhanilkantha. Earlier in the day, with tensions growing in Nepal, country's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has called for an all-party meeting on Tuesday (September 9) evening. “I am in dialogue with the relevant parties to assess the situation and find a meaningful conclusion. For that, I have also called an all-party meeting at 6 pm today. I humbly request all brothers and sisters to remain calm in this difficult situation," the Prime Minister said in a statement. Pradeep Yadav, Nepal’s Minister for Water Supply, stepped down from his position on Tuesday (September 9), resigning in protest against the government’s handling of the Gen Z demonstrations. Yadav, who represents the Janata Samajbadi Party (JSP) Nepal in parliament, tendered his resignation to Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. He said he could not remain in the cabinet after 19 young protesters were killed a day earlier when security forces cracked down on the movement. In his resignation note, Yadav expressed solidarity with the demonstrators and condemned the use of violence against them. “I stand with the Gen Z movement and cannot endorse the government’s repressive measures,” he wrote. He also addressed the country’s youth directly, calling them his “strength and inspiration,” while urging them to stay calm and work towards positive change. His departure follows that of Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, who quit on Monday (September 8) night, accepting moral responsibility for the deaths. Agriculture Minister Ramnath Adhikari also resigned on Tuesday amid growing criticism over the government’s forceful response. Demonstrators gathered near Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's private residence in Balkot on Tuesday, demanding accountability for Monday's fatalities. During the protest, demonstrators set fire to the residence.

As tensions escalate in Nepal, protestors set fire to PM Oli's residence in Balkot and have vandalized the homes of Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba in Budhanilkantha

Nepal protests: Protesters set fire to PM Oli's residence in Balkot

With tensions growing in Nepal, country's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has called for an all-party meeting on Tuesday (September 9) evening. “I am in dialogue with the relevant parties to assess the situation and find a meaningful conclusion. For that, I have also called an all-party meeting at 6 pm today. I humbly request all brothers and sisters to remain calm in this difficult situation," the Prime Minister said in a statement.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nepal-protests-information-minister-house-fire-1757398175566">Nepal Protests: Protestors set ablaze Information Minister's house</a>&nbsp;

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<h2>Water supply minister resigns</h2>Pradeep Yadav, Nepal’s Minister for Water Supply, stepped down from his position on Tuesday (September 9), resigning in protest against the government’s handling of the Gen Z demonstrations. Yadav, who represents the Janata Samajbadi Party (JSP) Nepal in parliament, tendered his resignation to Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. He said he could not remain in the cabinet after 19 young protesters were killed a day earlier when security forces cracked down on the movement. In his resignation note, Yadav expressed solidarity with the demonstrators and condemned the use of violence against them. “I stand with the Gen Z movement and cannot endorse the government’s repressive measures,” he wrote. He also addressed the country’s youth directly, calling them his “strength and inspiration,” while urging them to stay calm and work towards positive change.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/the-boris-files-leaked-documents-raise-fresh-questions-over-johnson-s-private-office-claims-report-1757397062643">The Boris files: Leaked documents raise fresh questions over Johnson’s private office, claims report</a>&nbsp;His departure follows that of Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, who quit on Monday (September 8) night, accepting moral responsibility for the deaths. Agriculture Minister Ramnath Adhikari also resigned on Tuesday amid growing criticism over the government’s forceful response. Demonstrators gathered near Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's private residence in Balkot on Tuesday, demanding accountability for Monday's fatalities. During the protest, demonstrators set fire to the residence.

As tensions escalate, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has called for all-party meeting on Tuesday (September 9)

With tensions growing in Nepal, country's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has called for an all-party meeting on Tuesday (September 9) evening. “I am in dialogue with the relevant parties to assess the situation and find a meaningful conclusion. For that, I have also called an all-party meeting at 6 pm today. I humbly request all brothers and sisters to remain calm in this difficult situation," the Prime Minister said in a statement. Also Read: Nepal Protests: Protestors set ablaze Information Minister's house

As tensions escalate, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has called for all-party meeting on Tuesday (September 9)

Nepal protests: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli calls for all-party meeting as tensions flare

India's Kerala on Monday (Sep 8) reported its fifth death this month due to the brain-eating amoeba. According to reports, the patient, a native of Malappuram was undergoing treatment for the brain-eating amoeba, aka primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM). The Naegleria fowleri, aka "the brain-eating amoeba", lives and thrives in water bodies with stagnant water, a feature made alarming by the fact that, to date, in Kerala, the traditional practice of pond bathing remains a common practice. In the Southern Indian state, "Kulams" and temple ponds often serve as traditional bathing and swimming spots.<h2>What we know about the deceased patient</h2>The patient has been identified as 56-year-old Sobhana, from Thiruvali near Wandoor in Malappuram district. She was admitted to the hospital last week and had been in a critical condition since then.&nbsp;This was the fifth fatality since August 14th. Earlier, on Saturday (Sep 6), a patient identified as 45-year-old Ratheesh, a native of Sulthan Bathery in Wayanad district succumbed to the infection.&nbsp;According to reports, 11 people are currently undergoing treatment for the amoeba at Kozhikode MCH. The condition of at least one of the patients is reported to be serious. A total of 42 cases have been reported across Kerala this year.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/alert-sounded-kerala-girl-dies-of-brain-eating-amoeba-how-safe-are-you-explained-primary-amoebic-meningoencephalitis-naegleria-fowleri-1755492493924">Alert sounded after Kerala girl dies of 'brain-eating amoeba' — How safe are you? | WION Explains</a><h2>What is primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM)?</h2>Amoebic meningoencephalitis or amoebic encephalitis is caused by Naegleria fowleri, aka "the brain-eating amoeba". It is a microscopic single-celled organism found in warm freshwater bodies like lakes, rivers and hot springs.&nbsp;The organism mainly thrives in warm water and heat and grows best in high temperatures up to 115°F (46°C) but can at times survive warmer temperatures.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-once-accused-of-marital-rape-dismisses-domestic-violence-as-little-fight-with-wife-1757387427951">Trump, once accused of marital rape, dismisses domestic violence as ‘little fight with wife’</a><h2>How does it infect people?</h2>Naegleria fowleri can enter the body via infected water. This can happen when people go swimming, diving, or dunk their heads in water contaminated by this amoeba. The amoeba, as per the United States Centres for Disease Control (CDC) travels up your nose and enters the brain cavity, where it slowly destroys brain tissue and causes a rare but usually fatal infection called Primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM).&nbsp;Even if people don't go swimming in the above-mentioned water bodies, they can still risk infection if they use Naegleria fowleri-contaminated water to cleanse their noses and clear sinuses. In rare instances, people have been infected by chlorine-free pool water, water parks, etc.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">56-year-old dies from brain fever in Kerala. 11 people undergoing treatment for disease.<a href="https://twitter.com/JyotsnaKumar13?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JyotsnaKumar13</a> speaks to <a href="https://twitter.com/sdhrthmp?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sdhrthmp</a> for more details. <a href="https://t.co/YdUpvxNygh">pic.twitter.com/YdUpvxNygh</a>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1965272873888538629?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 9, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

A 56-year-old woman in Kerala has died from primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM), marking the state's fifth fatality from the "brain-eating amoeba" this month. All you need to know about the invisible killer in Kerala’s waters.

India's Kerala on Monday (Sep 8) reported its fifth death this month due to the brain-eating amoeba. According to reports, the patient, a native of Malappuram was undergoing treatment for the brain-eating amoeba, aka primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM). The Naegleria fowleri, aka "the brain-eating amoeba", lives and thrives in water bodies with stagnant water, a feature made alarming by the fact that, to date, in Kerala, the traditional practice of pond bathing remains a common practice. In the Southern Indian state, "Kulams" and temple ponds often serve as traditional bathing and swimming spots. What we know about the deceased patient The patient has been identified as 56-year-old Sobhana, from Thiruvali near Wandoor in Malappuram district. She was admitted to the hospital last week and had been in a critical condition since then. This was the fifth fatality since August 14th. Earlier, on Saturday (Sep 6), a patient identified as 45-year-old Ratheesh, a native of Sulthan Bathery in Wayanad district succumbed to the infection. According to reports, 11 people are currently undergoing treatment for the amoeba at Kozhikode MCH. The condition of at least one of the patients is reported to be serious. A total of 42 cases have been reported across Kerala this year. Also read | Alert sounded after Kerala girl dies of 'brain-eating amoeba' — How safe are you? | WION Explains What is primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM)? Amoebic meningoencephalitis or amoebic encephalitis is caused by Naegleria fowleri, aka "the brain-eating amoeba". It is a microscopic single-celled organism found in warm freshwater bodies like lakes, rivers and hot springs. The organism mainly thrives in warm water and heat and grows best in high temperatures up to 115°F (46°C) but can at times survive warmer temperatures. Also read | Trump, once accused of marital rape, dismisses domestic violence as ‘little fight with wife’ How does it infect people? Naegleria fowleri can enter the body via infected water. This can happen when people go swimming, diving, or dunk their heads in water contaminated by this amoeba. The amoeba, as per the United States Centres for Disease Control (CDC) travels up your nose and enters the brain cavity, where it slowly destroys brain tissue and causes a rare but usually fatal infection called Primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM). Even if people don't go swimming in the above-mentioned water bodies, they can still risk infection if they use Naegleria fowleri-contaminated water to cleanse their noses and clear sinuses. In rare instances, people have been infected by chlorine-free pool water, water parks, etc.

A 56-year-old woman in Kerala has died from primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM), marking the state's fifth fatality from the "brain-eating amoeba" this month. All you need to know about the invisible killer in Kerala’s waters.

The invisible killer in Kerala’s waters: ‘Brain-eating amoeba’ claims fifth life in less than a month

A video showing rainwater leaking from a recently inaugurated Hebbal flyover in Bengaluru has gone viral on social media. After the video surfaced on the Internet, the administration was heavily criticised for poor construction quality.&nbsp;The incident captured on phone has raised concerns among netizens about the project's standards, as the flyover was inaugurated last month by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar. However, WION couldn't verify the authenticity of the video.&nbsp;In the viral video, it can be seen that rainwater was leaking from two different spots on the Hebbal flyover after the rain, turning the spot into a waterfall. "Experience the new free waterfall spot at Hebbal. All are welcome #Bengaluru," the viral video, shared on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) by the page "Bengaluru Post," was captioned.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Experience the new free waterfall spot at Hebbal. All are welcome <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bengaluru?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bengaluru</a> <a href="https://t.co/2eEsTVC5vK">pic.twitter.com/2eEsTVC5vK</a>&mdash; Bengaluru Post (@bengalurupost1) <a href="https://twitter.com/bengalurupost1/status/1964571806008037594?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 7, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h3>Netizens react to viral post</h3>After the video went viral on social media, netizens took jibes at the state government for making false promises regarding infrastructure but delivering poor results.&nbsp;&nbsp;One of the users said mockingly, "I never expected this much when our C. M promised to make Bangalore city's infrastructure to be like that of Singapore. Hats off to his futuristic ideas."&nbsp;The next said, "Good idea, our DyCM will charge a fee to watch such wonders saying it is all his idea to make Greater Bengaluru beautiful and also bring revenue 😄 Next rain, he will row a boat and come there to inaugurate the plan 😉."&nbsp;"Is this the brand new flyover loop which has metal parts for no reason? Thankfully it's just water that can't cause corrosion to Gold," the next also said.&nbsp;Another said," LoL, Here it's just in the sides. Come to Nayandahalli Underpass, 2 wheeler riders get free Bath showers organised by BBMP after rainfall in the city."

The leaking rainwater from a recently inaugurated Hebbal flyover in Bengaluru raised concerns among netizens about the project's standards, as the flyover was inaugurated last month by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar.

A video showing rainwater leaking from a recently inaugurated Hebbal flyover in Bengaluru has gone viral on social media. After the video surfaced on the Internet, the administration was heavily criticised for poor construction quality. The incident captured on phone has raised concerns among netizens about the project's standards, as the flyover was inaugurated last month by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar. However, WION couldn't verify the authenticity of the video. In the viral video, it can be seen that rainwater was leaking from two different spots on the Hebbal flyover after the rain, turning the spot into a waterfall. "Experience the new free waterfall spot at Hebbal. All are welcome #Bengaluru," the viral video, shared on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) by the page "Bengaluru Post," was captioned.

The leaking rainwater from a recently inaugurated Hebbal flyover in Bengaluru raised concerns among netizens about the project's standards, as the flyover was inaugurated last month by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar.

Newly inaugurated flyover in Bengaluru turns into ‘waterfall’ spot after rains, video goes viral | WATCH

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has cast his vote after polling in the Vice-Presidential election began at 10 am on Tuesday. Along with PM Modi, other members of Parliament are also going to cast their vote to fill the post left vacant after Jagdeep Dhankhar’s abrupt resignation.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Voted in the 2025 Vice President election. <a href="https://t.co/soCoJJmHSI">pic.twitter.com/soCoJJmHSI</a>&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1965279055214985341?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 9, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The poll is witnessing a direct contest between the BJP-led ruling NDA’s nominee, Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan and the opposition INDIA bloc’s choice, former Supreme Court judge B Sudershan Reddy, as India is set to have a new Vice President by Tuesday night.<h3>Vice President's vote counting time</h3>Polling began at 10 am in the new Parliament building, where eligible members of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha will cast their votes until 5 pm. The vote counting will start at 6 pm, and the results are expected later in the evening.&nbsp;Meanwhile, members of parliament are not required to follow party whips while casting their votes in the vice presidential election, which is conducted through a secret ballot.&nbsp;The electoral college for the poll consists of 788 members — 245 from the Rajya Sabha and 543 from the Lok Sabha. In addition, the 12 nominated members of the Rajya Sabha are also entitled to participate in the voting process.

The poll is witnessing a direct contest between the BJP-led ruling NDA’s nominee, Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan and the opposition INDIA bloc’s choice, former Supreme Court judge B Sudershan Reddy, as India is set to have a new Vice President by Tuesday night.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has cast his vote after polling in the Vice-Presidential election began at 10 am on Tuesday. Along with PM Modi, other members of Parliament are also going to cast their vote to fill the post left vacant after Jagdeep Dhankhar’s abrupt resignation.

The poll is witnessing a direct contest between the BJP-led ruling NDA’s nominee, Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan and the opposition INDIA bloc’s choice, former Supreme Court judge B Sudershan Reddy, as India is set to have a new Vice President by Tuesday night.

CP Radhakrishnan vs B Sudershan Reddy: PM Modi casts 1st vote in vice-presidential election

India is at the cusp of choosing its new vice-president after the unexpected resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar in July. What was meant to be a mid-term continuation of routine parliamentary business has suddenly become a high-stakes political contest, drawing attention to two sharply different candidates and the power balance between the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the opposition INDIA bloc.<h2>Why a new election was needed</h2>Vice-president Jagdeep Dhankhar stepped down on July 21, citing health reasons. His exit created a rare mid-term vacancy in the vice-presidential office, prompting the Election Commission to announce a special election for September 9, 2025. The vice-president of India, who is also the ex-officio Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha, holds a crucial constitutional position—balancing legislative responsibilities while being first in line to the presidency should the need arise.<h2>The candidates in fray</h2><h3>CP Radhakrishnan: NDA’s Pick</h3>The NDA has fielded CP Radhakrishnan, a veteran leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Currently serving as Governor of Maharashtra, Radhakrishnan is not new to politics or parliamentary life. A two-time Lok Sabha MP from Coimbatore, he also led the BJP in Tamil Nadu as state president. Over the years, he has developed a reputation for loyalty to the party and long administrative experience, which the NDA is banking on to project stability. His nomination was announced on August 17 and quickly secured support from several allies, including the YSR Congress Party, JD(U), AIADMK, NCP, TDP, and Shiv Sena. That broad coalition makes him the frontrunner in terms of numbers.<h3>B Sudarshan Reddy: INDIA Bloc’s challenger</h3>The opposition INDIA bloc has united behind Justice (Retd.) B. Sudarshan Reddy, a former Supreme Court judge who also served as Chief Justice of the Guwahati High Court and later became Goa’s first Lokayukta. Reddy’s candidature, announced on August 19, is a deliberate contrast to the NDA’s political choice. The opposition is framing him as a figure of integrity and constitutional commitment, aiming to appeal to lawmakers’ sense of independence and conscience.<h2>How the election works</h2>The vice-president is chosen by members of both houses of Parliament through a secret ballot under the single transferable vote system. This means MPs are free to vote beyond party lines, giving rise to the possibility of cross-voting. Polling is being held on September 9 at Vasudha Hall in Parliament House, running from 10am to 5pm, with counting set to begin immediately afterward. The result is expected by evening. With 781 MPs eligible, and around 770 expected to cast votes (given abstentions by some parties like BJD and BRS), the halfway mark is 386 votes.<h2>The numbers game</h2>In terms of raw arithmetic, the NDA enjoys a comfortable lead. Together with allies and external supporters, Radhakrishnan is estimated to command between 425 and 429 votes, already above the majority threshold. The INDIA bloc controls about 324 MPs — a significant bloc but not enough to tilt the balance on its own. Their strategy lies in presenting Justice Reddy as a moral alternative and hoping to secure cross-party votes or at least narrow the margin to showcase opposition strength.<h2>What’s at stake</h2>The vice-president plays a pivotal role in managing the Rajya Sabha, often becoming a key figure in balancing debates and ensuring the smooth functioning of the upper house. With India’s Parliament entering a period of heated debates on reforms, economic policy, and foreign affairs, the choice of Vice President will have immediate practical implications. Moreover, this election is a test of strength between the ruling NDA and the INDIA bloc. For the NDA, a win by Radhakrishnan would reaffirm its dominant parliamentary control. For the opposition, even a closer-than-expected result would be touted as proof of growing cohesion among its ranks.<h2>Likely outcome?</h2>Given the current numbers, CP Radhakrishnan appears strongly positioned to become India’s next vice-president. However, the secrecy of the ballot and the possibility of cross-voting always leave room for surprises. By the end of September 9, India will know whether the numbers held or if Justice Reddy managed to script an unexpected twist.

Given the current numbers, CP Radhakrishnan appears strongly positioned to become India’s next vice-president. However, the secrecy of the ballot and the possibility of cross-voting always leave room for surprises

India is at the cusp of choosing its new vice-president after the unexpected resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar in July. What was meant to be a mid-term continuation of routine parliamentary business has suddenly become a high-stakes political contest, drawing attention to two sharply different candidates and the power balance between the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the opposition INDIA bloc. Why a new election was needed Vice-president Jagdeep Dhankhar stepped down on July 21, citing health reasons. His exit created a rare mid-term vacancy in the vice-presidential office, prompting the Election Commission to announce a special election for September 9, 2025. The vice-president of India, who is also the ex-officio Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha, holds a crucial constitutional position—balancing legislative responsibilities while being first in line to the presidency should the need arise. The candidates in fray CP Radhakrishnan: NDA’s Pick The NDA has fielded CP Radhakrishnan, a veteran leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Currently serving as Governor of Maharashtra, Radhakrishnan is not new to politics or parliamentary life. A two-time Lok Sabha MP from Coimbatore, he also led the BJP in Tamil Nadu as state president. Over the years, he has developed a reputation for loyalty to the party and long administrative experience, which the NDA is banking on to project stability. His nomination was announced on August 17 and quickly secured support from several allies, including the YSR Congress Party, JD(U), AIADMK, NCP, TDP, and Shiv Sena. That broad coalition makes him the frontrunner in terms of numbers. B Sudarshan Reddy: INDIA Bloc’s challenger The opposition INDIA bloc has united behind Justice (Retd.) B. Sudarshan Reddy, a former Supreme Court judge who also served as Chief Justice of the Guwahati High Court and later became Goa’s first Lokayukta. Reddy’s candidature, announced on August 19, is a deliberate contrast to the NDA’s political choice. The opposition is framing him as a figure of integrity and constitutional commitment, aiming to appeal to lawmakers’ sense of independence and conscience. How the election works The vice-president is chosen by members of both houses of Parliament through a secret ballot under the single transferable vote system. This means MPs are free to vote beyond party lines, giving rise to the possibility of cross-voting. Polling is being held on September 9 at Vasudha Hall in Parliament House, running from 10am to 5pm, with counting set to begin immediately afterward. The result is expected by evening. With 781 MPs eligible, and around 770 expected to cast votes (given abstentions by some parties like BJD and BRS), the halfway mark is 386 votes. The numbers game In terms of raw arithmetic, the NDA enjoys a comfortable lead. Together with allies and external supporters, Radhakrishnan is estimated to command between 425 and 429 votes, already above the majority threshold. The INDIA bloc controls about 324 MPs — a significant bloc but not enough to tilt the balance on its own. Their strategy lies in presenting Justice Reddy as a moral alternative and hoping to secure cross-party votes or at least narrow the margin to showcase opposition strength. What’s at stake The vice-president plays a pivotal role in managing the Rajya Sabha, often becoming a key figure in balancing debates and ensuring the smooth functioning of the upper house. With India’s Parliament entering a period of heated debates on reforms, economic policy, and foreign affairs, the choice of Vice President will have immediate practical implications. Moreover, this election is a test of strength between the ruling NDA and the INDIA bloc. For the NDA, a win by Radhakrishnan would reaffirm its dominant parliamentary control. For the opposition, even a closer-than-expected result would be touted as proof of growing cohesion among its ranks. Likely outcome? Given the current numbers, CP Radhakrishnan appears strongly positioned to become India’s next vice-president. However, the secrecy of the ballot and the possibility of cross-voting always leave room for surprises. By the end of September 9, India will know whether the numbers held or if Justice Reddy managed to script an unexpected twist.

India votes for new vice-president today: NDA’s CP Radhakrishnan is up against INDIA bloc’s Justice B Sudarshan Reddy. Voting will begin from 10am and will end at 5pm

India all set to elect its next vice-president: CP Radhakrishnan vs B Sudershan Reddy. Who will win?

Authorities in Nepal have extended restrictions in the Kathmandu Valley on Tuesday (September 9) after fresh waves of youth-led protests. The Kathmandu District Administration Office on Tuesday declared a curfew across all areas within the Ring Road until further notice. Monday’s earlier curfew order, issued in response to Gen Z–driven demonstrations, had ended at 5am on Tuesday morning.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="http://wionews.com/world/nepal-social-media-ban-lifted-amid-deadly-protests-that-killed-at-least-19-1757350606851">Nepal social media restored amid deadly protests that killed at least 19</a>&nbsp;The restricted zone spans major junctions from Balkumari Bridge through Koteshwar, Sinamangal, Gaushala, Chabahil, Narayan Gopal Chowk, Gongabu, Balaju, Swayambhu, Kalanki, Balkhu, and up to the Bagmati Bridge. In Lalitpur, officials also enforced a curfew from 9am to 9pm on Tuesday, covering parts of wards 2, 4, 9, 18 and 25. The order specifically includes areas like Bhaisepati, Sanepa and Chyasal. Public assemblies, rallies, meetings and sit-ins remain prohibited under the Local Administration Act, 1971.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nepal-social-media-ban-full-list-of-apps-that-were-banned-and-now-restored-1757353913738">Nepal social media ban: Full list of apps that were banned and now restored</a><h2>What happened in Nepal during GenZ protest?</h2>The government meanwhile reversed its controversial move to block social media apps, a decision that had ignited outrage and violent clashes. At least 19 people lost their lives during Monday’s confrontations with police. Information Minister Prithvi Subba Gurung said the ban was lifted following an emergency cabinet meeting. While admitting that the step addressed protesters’ demands, he maintained that the initial ban was justified, claiming demonstrators had used it as an excuse to escalate unrest. The minister urged Gen Z activists to end their agitation. The cabinet also formed a probe panel with a 15-day deadline to investigate the violence.<h2>What all social media apps were banned?</h2><ol><li>Facebook</li><li>Messenger</li><li>Instagram</li><li>YouTube</li><li>WhatsApp</li><li>X</li><li>LinkedIn</li><li>Snapchat</li><li>Reddit</li><li>Discord</li><li>Pinterest</li><li>Signal</li><li>Threads</li><li>WeChat</li><li>Quora</li><li>Tumblr</li><li>Clubhouse</li><li>Mastodon</li><li>Rumble</li><li>VK</li><li>Line</li><li>IMO</li><li>Zalo</li><li>Soul</li><li>Hamro Patro</li></ol>

Nepal protests: A day after GenZ take to the streets, curfew imposed in Kathmandu and Lalitpur

Authorities in Nepal have extended restrictions in the Kathmandu Valley on Tuesday (September 9) after fresh waves of youth-led protests. The Kathmandu District Administration Office on Tuesday declared a curfew across all areas within the Ring Road until further notice. Monday’s earlier curfew order, issued in response to Gen Z–driven demonstrations, had ended at 5am on Tuesday morning. Also Read: Nepal social media restored amid deadly protests that killed at least 19 The restricted zone spans major junctions from Balkumari Bridge through Koteshwar, Sinamangal, Gaushala, Chabahil, Narayan Gopal Chowk, Gongabu, Balaju, Swayambhu, Kalanki, Balkhu, and up to the Bagmati Bridge. In Lalitpur, officials also enforced a curfew from 9am to 9pm on Tuesday, covering parts of wards 2, 4, 9, 18 and 25. The order specifically includes areas like Bhaisepati, Sanepa and Chyasal. Public assemblies, rallies, meetings and sit-ins remain prohibited under the Local Administration Act, 1971. Also Read: Nepal social media ban: Full list of apps that were banned and now restored What happened in Nepal during GenZ protest? The government meanwhile reversed its controversial move to block social media apps, a decision that had ignited outrage and violent clashes. At least 19 people lost their lives during Monday’s confrontations with police. Information Minister Prithvi Subba Gurung said the ban was lifted following an emergency cabinet meeting. While admitting that the step addressed protesters’ demands, he maintained that the initial ban was justified, claiming demonstrators had used it as an excuse to escalate unrest. The minister urged Gen Z activists to end their agitation. The cabinet also formed a probe panel with a 15-day deadline to investigate the violence. What all social media apps were banned? Facebook Messenger Instagram YouTube WhatsApp X LinkedIn Snapchat Reddit Discord Pinterest Signal Threads WeChat Quora Tumblr Clubhouse Mastodon Rumble VK Line IMO Zalo Soul Hamro Patro

Nepal lifts its social media ban after GenZ protests turn deadly, killing 19, but has imposed curfews in Kathmandu and Lalitpur to contain fresh unrest

US President Donald Trump's White House trade advisor has done it again; Peter Navarro has once again taken a potshot at India. What's different this time? This time dragging the entire BRICS bloc into his tirade and has gone as far as calling India and others "vampires sucking our (America's) blood dry with their unfair trade practices". Navarro made the bizarre statement during a TV interaction. He also claimed that without selling to the United States, the BRICS nations would not survive. Here's all you need to know about Navarro's latest attack against India.<h2>What did Navarro say?</h2>In a TV interview, Navarro said the countries in BRICS — which includes India, China, Russia, Brazil, and South Africa, along with new members Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, the UAE and Indonesia — "would not survive without selling to the US.""When they sell to the US their exports they are like vampires sucking our blood dry with their unfair trade practices," he claimed. He went further, alleging that BRICS nations "hate each other and kill each other" historically. Navarro singled out India and China, describing the two as having been "at war for decades."

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">I don’t see the BRICS alliance lasting. They’ve long hated each other—and none survive without selling to the United States. <a href="https://t.co/0vqNq8fZaE">pic.twitter.com/0vqNq8fZaE</a>&mdash; Peter Navarro (@RealPNavarro) <a href="https://twitter.com/RealPNavarro/status/1965125447324213348?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 8, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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During a TV interview, Trump's advisor Peter Navarro launched a fresh attack on India, labelling it and other BRICS nations as "vampires sucking our blood dry with their unfair trade practices."

US President Donald Trump's White House trade advisor has done it again; Peter Navarro has once again taken a potshot at India. What's different this time? This time dragging the entire BRICS bloc into his tirade and has gone as far as calling India and others "vampires sucking our (America's) blood dry with their unfair trade practices". Navarro made the bizarre statement during a TV interaction. He also claimed that without selling to the United States, the BRICS nations would not survive. Here's all you need to know about Navarro's latest attack against India. What did Navarro say? In a TV interview, Navarro said the countries in BRICS — which includes India, China, Russia, Brazil, and South Africa, along with new members Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, the UAE and Indonesia — "would not survive without selling to the US." "When they sell to the US their exports they are like vampires sucking our blood dry with their unfair trade practices," he claimed. He went further, alleging that BRICS nations "hate each other and kill each other" historically. Navarro singled out India and China, describing the two as having been "at war for decades."

During a TV interview, Trump's advisor Peter Navarro launched a fresh attack on India, labelling it and other BRICS nations as "vampires sucking our blood dry with their unfair trade practices." Here's what he said.

Trump aide Navarro labels India and BRICS 'vampires' claims they're 'sucking US blood dry' in latest bizarre tirade

New Delhi: China’s Ambassador Xu Feihong on Monday lauded the role of Indian soldiers and the role they played during World War 2. Indian soldiers, deployed in North Africa, West Asia, and campaigns in Italy, Burma, played a significant role in World War II, serving as part of the British Indian Army. He said, “India deployed more than 2.5 million volunteer soldiers across the China-Burma-India theatre, North Africa, and European battlefields, and continuously supplied strategic resources, thus serving as a solid pillar of the Allied Eastern Theatre.”&nbsp;He was making the comments at the 80th Anniversary of the Victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance. Last week, the Chinese government organised a grand parade in Beijing, attended by Russian President Putin, North Korea’s Kim Jong Un and other world leaders.&nbsp;The Chinese ambassador pointed out, “The Chinese people will never forget the heroic assistance of Indians that traversed thousands of miles.” He gave examples of how in 1938, Indian Medical Mission, represented by Dr. Kotnis and Dr. Basu, went to China and provided support during the war. Dr. Kotnis set up medical stations closest to the front lines, where he saved countless Chinese soldiers and civilians, and trained numerous medical personnel. Dr. Basu committed himself in Yan’an for 6 years, introduced acupuncture to India, while devoting “rest of his life to medical exchange and friendship between China and India”, the Chinese ambassador said.&nbsp;&nbsp;The ambassador also spoke about Trump’s tariffs on India. In response to a WION question, the ambassador said, “US has long benefited from free trade, but now it is using tariff as a kind of weapon or political tool, demand exorbitant prices from various countries..”, and that the tariffs on India are “unfair, unreasonable and China firmly opposes them”. Trump imposed 50% tariffs on India, of which 25% tariffs are because India has been importing Russian energy.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Ambassador highlighted that “China and India enjoy close economic and trade relations” and bilateral trade in goods has grown steadily, reaching $88 billion in the first 7 months of this year, with a year-on-year increase of 10.5%. He said, China welcomes more Indian companies to promote their products and invest in China, and “we also hope that India could provide a fair, just, and non-discriminatory business environment for Chinese enterprises.”

The ambassador said that the US has long benefited from free trade, but now it is using tariffs as a kind of weapon or political tool to demand exorbitant prices from various countries and that the tariffs on India are unfair and unreasonable, and China firmly opposes them.

New Delhi: China’s Ambassador Xu Feihong on Monday lauded the role of Indian soldiers and the role they played during World War 2. Indian soldiers, deployed in North Africa, West Asia, and campaigns in Italy, Burma, played a significant role in World War II, serving as part of the British Indian Army. He said, “India deployed more than 2.5 million volunteer soldiers across the China-Burma-India theatre, North Africa, and European battlefields, and continuously supplied strategic resources, thus serving as a solid pillar of the Allied Eastern Theatre.” He was making the comments at the 80th Anniversary of the Victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance. Last week, the Chinese government organised a grand parade in Beijing, attended by Russian President Putin, North Korea’s Kim Jong Un and other world leaders. The Chinese ambassador pointed out, “The Chinese people will never forget the heroic assistance of Indians that traversed thousands of miles.” He gave examples of how in 1938, Indian Medical Mission, represented by Dr. Kotnis and Dr. Basu, went to China and provided support during the war. Dr. Kotnis set up medical stations closest to the front lines, where he saved countless Chinese soldiers and civilians, and trained numerous medical personnel. Dr. Basu committed himself in Yan’an for 6 years, introduced acupuncture to India, while devoting “rest of his life to medical exchange and friendship between China and India”, the Chinese ambassador said. The ambassador also spoke about Trump’s tariffs on India. In response to a WION question, the ambassador said, “US has long benefited from free trade, but now it is using tariff as a kind of weapon or political tool, demand exorbitant prices from various countries..”, and that the tariffs on India are “unfair, unreasonable and China firmly opposes them”. Trump imposed 50% tariffs on India, of which 25% tariffs are because India has been importing Russian energy. The Ambassador highlighted that “China and India enjoy close economic and trade relations” and bilateral trade in goods has grown steadily, reaching $88 billion in the first 7 months of this year, with a year-on-year increase of 10.5%. He said, China welcomes more Indian companies to promote their products and invest in China, and “we also hope that India could provide a fair, just, and non-discriminatory business environment for Chinese enterprises.”

The ambassador said that the US has long benefited from free trade, but now it is using tariffs as a kind of weapon or political tool to demand exorbitant prices from various countries and that the tariffs on India are unfair and unreasonable, and China firmly opposes them.

Chinese Ambassador Feihong lauds the role of Indian soldiers during WW2

India is set to elect its 15th Vice President on Tuesday (Sep 9) after the resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar left the position vacant on July 21. The members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha will choose between CP Radhakrishnan of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and B Sudarshan Reddy of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA)<h2>Who are the candidates?</h2>It is the first time that both leading candidates hail from southern states. NDA candidate Radhakrishnan is from Tamil Nadu and has been serving as the Maharashtra Governor. In the past, he has also served as the Governor of Jharkhand and Telangana. He represented the Coimbatore Lok Sabha constituency in Tamil Nadu two times, in 1998 and 1999.INDIA candidate Reddy belongs to Telangana and has served as a Supreme Court judge from 2007 to 2011. He held the position of Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court from 2005 to 2007 and was also the first Lokayukta of Goa in March 2013.<h2>Who is leading in which state?</h2>According to India TV, CP Radhakrishnan is expected to win the vice presidential election on Tuesday (Sep 8). At present, the total number of parliamentarians who are eligible to vote stands at 781. To win the election, a candidate needs at least 391 votes. NDA candidate Radhakrishnan is expected to get support from at least 437 members, which is 56 per cent, well above the required number to become the next vice president. Meanwhile, Reddy is expected to receive about 323 votes.Radhakrishnan is leading in states including Uttar Pradesh (61), Bihar (40), Madhya Pradesh (37), Karnataka (26), Gujarat (35), Andhra Pradesh (36), Rajasthan (19), Odisha (23), Assam (17), Jharkhand (12), Chhattisgarh (11), Haryana (10), Delhi (7), Uttarakhand (8), Himachal Pradesh (7), Arunachal Pradesh (3), Goa (2), Tripura (3), Sikkim (2), Other Union Territories and Nominated (14).Reddy is leading in Maharashtra (38), West Bengal (43), Tamil Nadu (51), Kerala (28), Telangana (12), Punjab (16), and Manipur (2).

NDA candidate Radhakrishnan is from Tamil Nadu and has been serving as the Maharashtra Governor. INDIA candidate Reddy belongs to Telangana and has served as a Supreme Court judge from 2007 to 2011. 

India is set to elect its 15th Vice President on Tuesday (Sep 9) after the resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar left the position vacant on July 21. The members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha will choose between CP Radhakrishnan of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and B Sudarshan Reddy of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) Who are the candidates? It is the first time that both leading candidates hail from southern states. NDA candidate Radhakrishnan is from Tamil Nadu and has been serving as the Maharashtra Governor. In the past, he has also served as the Governor of Jharkhand and Telangana. He represented the Coimbatore Lok Sabha constituency in Tamil Nadu two times, in 1998 and 1999. INDIA candidate Reddy belongs to Telangana and has served as a Supreme Court judge from 2007 to 2011. He held the position of Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court from 2005 to 2007 and was also the first Lokayukta of Goa in March 2013. Who is leading in which state? According to India TV, CP Radhakrishnan is expected to win the vice presidential election on Tuesday (Sep 8). At present, the total number of parliamentarians who are eligible to vote stands at 781. To win the election, a candidate needs at least 391 votes. NDA candidate Radhakrishnan is expected to get support from at least 437 members, which is 56 per cent, well above the required number to become the next vice president. Meanwhile, Reddy is expected to receive about 323 votes. Radhakrishnan is leading in states including Uttar Pradesh (61), Bihar (40), Madhya Pradesh (37), Karnataka (26), Gujarat (35), Andhra Pradesh (36), Rajasthan (19), Odisha (23), Assam (17), Jharkhand (12), Chhattisgarh (11), Haryana (10), Delhi (7), Uttarakhand (8), Himachal Pradesh (7), Arunachal Pradesh (3), Goa (2), Tripura (3), Sikkim (2), Other Union Territories and Nominated (14). Reddy is leading in Maharashtra (38), West Bengal (43), Tamil Nadu (51), Kerala (28), Telangana (12), Punjab (16), and Manipur (2).

NDA candidate Radhakrishnan is from Tamil Nadu and has been serving as the Maharashtra Governor. INDIA candidate Reddy belongs to Telangana and has served as a Supreme Court judge from 2007 to 2011.&nbsp;

India’s Vice Presidential Election 2025: Who is leading in which state?

India’s second-highest constitutional office, vice-president, will go for polls on Tuesday (Sep 9) as National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate CP Radhakrishnan and Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) candidate Sudershan Reddy will lock horns. Ahead of the polls on Tuesday, alliances, parties and those concerned will look to prepare a final draft of support.&nbsp;&nbsp;However, part of the calculations won’t include K. Chandrashekar Rao’s Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), Akali Dal and Naveen Patnaik’s Biju Janata Dal (BJD) as they won’t participate in the voting. So here’s a detailed look at how the equations will look ahead of the vice-president polls?<h2>How numbers stack up for the equations?</h2>Unlike any other election process, the Vice-President of India is elected by an Electoral College, which consists of the members of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha (both elected and nominated members). Meaning, a total of 781 Members of Parliament are eligible to take part in the Vice-President of India elections. However, BRS (3 MPs), BJD (8 MPs) and Akali (1 MP) won’t take part in the elections, meaning only 769 MPs will vote in the elections.&nbsp;As things stand, despite the boycott of three minority parties in the elections, there won’t be major issues for NDA’s CP Radhakrishnan to get elected as vice-president. Radhakrishnan reportedly has the support of 439 MPs while Sudershan Reddy is backed by 324 MPs, meaning the former has a clear edge.&nbsp;Only a major shift overnight could see NDA struggle in the VP elections, while INDIA would need nothing less than a miracle to see their candidate emerge victorious, as the stance of only seven MPs is unknown.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/how-will-india-elect-its-next-vice-president-after-jagdeep-dhankar-steps-down-1753120207905">How will India elect its next vice president after Jagdeep Dhankhar steps down?</a>&nbsp;At the time of writing, no other party or independent candidate apart from those mentioned above had announced their boycott in the VP elections.<h2>Why are BRS, BJD abstaining from voting?</h2>“The BJD has decided to abstain from the Vice-Presidential elections. The BJD remains equidistant from both the NDA and the INDIA alliance. We are focused on the development and welfare of Odisha and 4.5 crore people of Odisha,” BJD Rajya Sabha floor leader Sasmit Patra told reporters.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/what-is-article-142-indian-vp-calls-it-a-nuclear-missile-against-democracy-wion-explains-8976170">What is Article 142? Indian VP calls it 'a nuclear missile' against democracy | WION Explains</a>&nbsp;BRS working president KT Rama Rao said, “Both Congress and BJP are harassing Telangana farmers by failing to provide sufficient urea. That’s why the BRS has decided not to participate in the Vice-Presidential elections on behalf of 71 lakh Telangana farmers. If the NOTA option was available, we would have used that. Since it is not an option, we are abstaining.”

Despite the boycott of three minority parties in the elections, there won’t be major issues for NDA’s CP Radhakrishnan to get elected as vice-president. Radhakrishnan reportedly has the support of 439 MPs while Sudershan Reddy is backed by 324 MPs, meaning the former has a clear edge.

India’s second-highest constitutional office, vice-president, will go for polls on Tuesday (Sep 9) as National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate CP Radhakrishnan and Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) candidate Sudershan Reddy will lock horns. Ahead of the polls on Tuesday, alliances, parties and those concerned will look to prepare a final draft of support. However, part of the calculations won’t include K. Chandrashekar Rao’s Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), Akali Dal and Naveen Patnaik’s Biju Janata Dal (BJD) as they won’t participate in the voting. So here’s a detailed look at how the equations will look ahead of the vice-president polls? How numbers stack up for the equations? Unlike any other election process, the Vice-President of India is elected by an Electoral College, which consists of the members of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha (both elected and nominated members). Meaning, a total of 781 Members of Parliament are eligible to take part in the Vice-President of India elections. However, BRS (3 MPs), BJD (8 MPs) and Akali (1 MP) won’t take part in the elections, meaning only 769 MPs will vote in the elections. As things stand, despite the boycott of three minority parties in the elections, there won’t be major issues for NDA’s CP Radhakrishnan to get elected as vice-president. Radhakrishnan reportedly has the support of 439 MPs while Sudershan Reddy is backed by 324 MPs, meaning the former has a clear edge. Only a major shift overnight could see NDA struggle in the VP elections, while INDIA would need nothing less than a miracle to see their candidate emerge victorious, as the stance of only seven MPs is unknown. ALSO READ | How will India elect its next vice president after Jagdeep Dhankhar steps down? At the time of writing, no other party or independent candidate apart from those mentioned above had announced their boycott in the VP elections. Why are BRS, BJD abstaining from voting? “The BJD has decided to abstain from the Vice-Presidential elections. The BJD remains equidistant from both the NDA and the INDIA alliance. We are focused on the development and welfare of Odisha and 4.5 crore people of Odisha,” BJD Rajya Sabha floor leader Sasmit Patra told reporters. ALSO READ | What is Article 142? Indian VP calls it 'a nuclear missile' against democracy | WION Explains BRS working president KT Rama Rao said, “Both Congress and BJP are harassing Telangana farmers by failing to provide sufficient urea. That’s why the BRS has decided not to participate in the Vice-Presidential elections on behalf of 71 lakh Telangana farmers. If the NOTA option was available, we would have used that. Since it is not an option, we are abstaining.”

Despite the boycott of three minority parties in the elections, there won’t be major issues for NDA’s CP Radhakrishnan to get elected as vice-president. Radhakrishnan reportedly has the support of 439 MPs while Sudershan Reddy is backed by 324 MPs, meaning the former has a clear edge.

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