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Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who was recently detained by police on reaching&nbsp;the Singhu border of India's national capital while leading the 'Delhi Chalo Padayatra’,&nbsp;sat on an indefinite hunger strike in Ladakh Bhawan on Sunday evening (Oct. 6) while raising the demand of resumption of talks with the government.

Wangchuk and the other protesters had sought permission to continue their protest at Jantar Mantar and raise their demand for the inclusion of the union territory under the Sixth Schedule status.

However, they were denied permission to protest at Jantar Mantar, after which they decided to find another venue.

While interacting with media personnel, Wangchuk said that they had failed to find any venue to stage a protest and hence, decided to start their hunger strike from Ladakh Bhavan where they have been putting up since the last few days.&nbsp;

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/who-is-sonam-wangchuk-the-ladakh-activist-detained-in-delhi-for-36-hours-764101">Who is Sonam Wangchuk, the Ladakh activist detained in Delhi for 36 hours?</a>

"We were seeking a place where we could hold our peaceful hunger strike but we weren't given that place. So we had no option but to begin (a hunger strike) from Ladakh Bhavan where we were virtually detained... The assurance that we were given to meet the top leadership of the country, we haven't been given any dates for that so we were forced to start our hunger strike again, which we broke on Rajghat..," said Wangchuk, while speaking to media.&nbsp;

"Our appeal has always been the same - after walking for 30 to 32 days, we have come here and would like to meet some of the top leaders of our country in the capital to share our grievances with them," he added.

<h2>Wangchuk says 'protest will continue' till demands met&nbsp;</h2>

Nearly 18 people, including activist Wangchuk, sat near the gate of the Ladakh Bhavan and raised slogans like “Save Ladakh, Save Himalaya”, "Bharat Mata Ki Jai” and “Jai Ladakh” amid deployment of heavy police personnel.

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Wangchuk had led 'Delhi Chalo Padayatra’, which started in Leh and was organised by Leh Apex Body and the Kargil Democratic Alliance.&nbsp;

For the last four years, the protesters have been demanding Ladakh's statehood, its inclusion in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, separate Lok Sabha seats for Leh and Kargil districts and a public service commission for Ladakh.

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-activist-sonam-wangchuk-released-from-detention-to-meet-pm-modi-or-president-soon-764032">India: Activist Sonam Wangchuk released from detention; to meet PM Modi or president soon</a>

When Wangchuk reached the national capital's border, he&nbsp;was detained along with the other protesters for violating prohibitory orders.

Informing about the detention on X, Wangchuk wrote,&nbsp;"I AM BEING DETAINED... along with 150 padyatris at Delhi border by a police force of hundreds... some say 1,000. Many elderly men and women in their 80s and a few dozen Army veterans... Our fate is unknown."

Speaking to WION, Wangchuk said that he and the protesters were "not at all" expecting such a welcome in the national capital amid their peaceful protest.&nbsp;

He said this hunger strike "will continue" till their demands are met and added that all they want is to "resume the talks" with the government.

He had ended his hunger strike at Rajghat on October 2 after he was assured that he would meet the country’s senior leaders to discuss the demands by October 4. However, after the officials failed to give any specific date to Wangchuk, he decided to again go on a fast.

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who was recently detained by police on reaching the Singhu border of India's national capital while leading the 'Delhi Chalo Padayatra’, sat on an indefinite hunger strike in Ladakh Bhawan on Sunday evening (Oct.

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who was recently detained by police on reaching the Singhu border of India's national capital while leading the 'Delhi Chalo Padayatra’, sat on an indefinite hunger strike in Ladakh Bhawan on Sunday evening (Oct. 6) while raising the demand of resumption of talks with the government. Wangchuk and the other protesters had sought permission to continue their protest at Jantar Mantar and raise their demand for the inclusion of the union territory under the Sixth Schedule status. However, they were denied permission to protest at Jantar Mantar, after which they decided to find another venue. While interacting with media personnel, Wangchuk said that they had failed to find any venue to stage a protest and hence, decided to start their hunger strike from Ladakh Bhavan where they have been putting up since the last few days. Also Read: Who is Sonam Wangchuk, the Ladakh activist detained in Delhi for 36 hours? "We were seeking a place where we could hold our peaceful hunger strike but we weren't given that place. So we had no option but to begin (a hunger strike) from Ladakh Bhavan where we were virtually detained... The assurance that we were given to meet the top leadership of the country, we haven't been given any dates for that so we were forced to start our hunger strike again, which we broke on Rajghat..," said Wangchuk, while speaking to media. "Our appeal has always been the same - after walking for 30 to 32 days, we have come here and would like to meet some of the top leaders of our country in the capital to share our grievances with them," he added. Wangchuk says 'protest will continue' till demands met Nearly 18 people, including activist Wangchuk, sat near the gate of the Ladakh Bhavan and raised slogans like “Save Ladakh, Save Himalaya”, "Bharat Mata Ki Jai” and “Jai Ladakh” amid deployment of heavy police personnel. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sonam Wangchuk (@wangchuksworld) × Wangchuk had led 'Delhi Chalo Padayatra’, which started in Leh and was organised by Leh Apex Body and the Kargil Democratic Alliance. For the last four years, the protesters have been demanding Ladakh's statehood, its inclusion in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, separate Lok Sabha seats for Leh and Kargil districts and a public service commission for Ladakh. Also Read: India: Activist Sonam Wangchuk released from detention; to meet PM Modi or president soon When Wangchuk reached the national capital's border, he was detained along with the other protesters for violating prohibitory orders. Informing about the detention on X, Wangchuk wrote, "I AM BEING DETAINED... along with 150 padyatris at Delhi border by a police force of hundreds... some say 1,000. Many elderly men and women in their 80s and a few dozen Army veterans... Our fate is unknown." Speaking to WION, Wangchuk said that he and the protesters were "not at all" expecting such a welcome in the national capital amid their peaceful protest. He said this hunger strike "will continue" till their demands are met and added that all they want is to "resume the talks" with the government. He had ended his hunger strike at Rajghat on October 2 after he was assured that he would meet the country’s senior leaders to discuss the demands by October 4. However, after the officials failed to give any specific date to Wangchuk, he decided to again go on a fast.

Sonam Wangchuk begins hunger strike at Ladakh Bhawan, hopes for resumption of talks with govt

West Bengal junior doctors demanding justice for the RG Kar victim declared that they will go on an indefinite hunger strike as their demands have not been met. Watch in for more details!

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Doctors in Bareilly town of Uttar Pradesh successfully removed a two-kilogramme mass of human hair from the stomach of a 21-year-old woman diagnosed with Rapunzel Syndrome, a rare psychological condition.

Doctors in Bareilly town of Uttar Pradesh successfully removed a two-kilogramme mass of human hair from the stomach of a 21-year-old woman diagnosed with Rapunzel Syndrome, a rare psychological condition. The woman had been ingesting her own hair for 16 years, a condition called trichophagia. According to the doctors at the district hospital, the hair had filled her stomach and extended into her intestines, making it impossible for her to eat solid food and causing her to vomit liquids. On September 20, a CT scan revealed the hair buildup, also called a trichobezoar. "Trichophagia is a chronic psychiatric disorder that involves the repeated ingestion of hair. It’s often linked to trichotillomania, a condition that involves compulsively pulling out one's own hair," said Dr. MP Singh, the surgeon who led the operation, as per a Hindustan Times report. Also read: Drugs worth $215mn seized in India's Bhopal, days after $667mn bust in Delhi The woman had been suffering from stomach pain for nearly five years, and none of the private doctors could identify the cause despite multiple visits. Her family eventually brought her to the district hospital, where a CT scan showed what appeared to be hair inside her stomach. She was admitted on September 22, and about a week later, doctors performed surgery, successfully removing nearly 2 kg of hair from her stomach. The family had no idea how such a large amount of hair had accumulated in her stomach. After speaking with the woman, they learned she had been secretly consuming her own hair for the past 16 years. She will now undergo counselling for a few months to stop this behaviour of consuming hair from continuing. Also read: A new 'game-changing' blood test will detect 12 types of cancers. Here's all about it The surgery was successfully completed by a team of doctors, including senior surgeon Dr M P Singh, Dr Anjali Soni, Dr Mugdha Sharma, staff nurse Bhavna, and psychiatrists Dr. Ashish Kumar and Dr Pragya Maheshwari. (With inputs from agencies)

Woman secretly consumed own hair for 16 years, doctors remove 2 kg hairball in surgery

In India's Uttar Pradesh, after months of terror, villagers have finally got respite from man-eater wolves. On Saturday (Oct 5), villagers in Tamachpur in the Mahsi region of Bahraich district&nbsp;eliminated the last of the six-member wolf pack responsible for a series of deadly attacks.&nbsp;

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The last remaining wolf was killed by villagers on Saturday while the animal was attempting to hunt a goat. The Bahraich District Forest Department confirmed the incident, with officials retrieving the body of the wolf shortly after the villagers reported the attack.

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Ajit Singh, the Bahraich District Forest Officer, said, "For many days the department's teams were trying to catch this last wolf. When we got information that there was an animal body lying in a village. We immediately went there with our team and saw that a dead wolf was lying there since there were marks of wounds on his body. It is possible that these villagers or some other people killed it. We will investigate this. Only after investigation will we be able to say anything further."

This wolf pack had been terrorising the people of the Mahsi tehsil in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, for months, attacking multiple villages and causing widespread panic.&nbsp;

In total, the wolves were responsible for the deaths of nine people and injured over 40 others in various villages. The series of attacks prompted the Uttar Pradesh Forest Department to launch "Operation Bhediya," aimed at tracking and capturing the wolves responsible for the killings in 25 to 30 villages in the Bahraich Forest Division.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/protest-erupts-in-bengal-following-murder-of-minor-girl-locals-allege-rape-accuse-police-of-negligence-764790">Protest erupts in Bengal following murder of minor girl; locals allege rape, accuse police of negligence</a>

Prior to the killing of the last wolf, the forest department had captured the fifth wolf on September 10. However, the last wolf remained elusive despite ongoing efforts by the authorities.

To locate the remaining wolf, the forest department set up surveillance, including snap cameras in various potential habitats, particularly around six caves in Sikandarpur village, believed to be the wolves' den.&nbsp; 
 
(With inputs from agencies)

In India's Uttar Pradesh, after months of terror, villagers have finally got respite from man-eater wolves. On Saturday (Oct 5), villagers in Tamachpur in the Mahsi region of Bahraich district eliminated the last of the six-member wolf pack responsible for a series of deadly attacks.

In India's Uttar Pradesh, after months of terror, villagers have finally got respite from man-eater wolves. On Saturday (Oct 5), villagers in Tamachpur in the Mahsi region of Bahraich district eliminated the last of the six-member wolf pack responsible for a series of deadly attacks. Villagers kill man-eater wolf The last remaining wolf was killed by villagers on Saturday while the animal was attempting to hunt a goat. The Bahraich District Forest Department confirmed the incident, with officials retrieving the body of the wolf shortly after the villagers reported the attack. Also read | Search intensifies for man-eater wolves as number of injured rises to 34 in UP's Bahraich Ajit Singh, the Bahraich District Forest Officer, said, "For many days the department's teams were trying to catch this last wolf. When we got information that there was an animal body lying in a village. We immediately went there with our team and saw that a dead wolf was lying there since there were marks of wounds on his body. It is possible that these villagers or some other people killed it. We will investigate this. Only after investigation will we be able to say anything further." This wolf pack had been terrorising the people of the Mahsi tehsil in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, for months, attacking multiple villages and causing widespread panic. In total, the wolves were responsible for the deaths of nine people and injured over 40 others in various villages. The series of attacks prompted the Uttar Pradesh Forest Department to launch "Operation Bhediya," aimed at tracking and capturing the wolves responsible for the killings in 25 to 30 villages in the Bahraich Forest Division. Also read | Protest erupts in Bengal following murder of minor girl; locals allege rape, accuse police of negligence Prior to the killing of the last wolf, the forest department had captured the fifth wolf on September 10. However, the last wolf remained elusive despite ongoing efforts by the authorities. To locate the remaining wolf, the forest department set up surveillance, including snap cameras in various potential habitats, particularly around six caves in Sikandarpur village, believed to be the wolves' den. (With inputs from agencies)

India: Villagers breathe a sigh of relief as last man-eater wolf terrorising UP's Bahraich is killed

India's External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar was at his diplomatic best when asked a tricky question during a rapid-fire round. In the interview, Jaishankar was asked to pick who would he like to have dinner with, North Korean&nbsp;premier&nbsp;Kim Jong Un or&nbsp;Hungarian-American businessman George Soros.

While the question was light-hearted in nature, it was still politically charged, but&nbsp;still Jaishankar came out on top with a humorous yet clever&nbsp;response: "I think this is Navratri, I am fasting."

Notably, Navratri is an annual Hindu festival celebrated in honour of Goddess Durga - spread across nine days. The devotees fast during this period and observe a strict vegetarian diet while abstaining from alcohol and certain spices.&nbsp;

Jaishankar's reply instantly went viral on social media, with the netizens appreciating the EAM's quick thinking.

One user said, "Our EAM's presence of mind is at the next level," while another added: "Ohh I love this man, I mean the wittiness is so&nbsp;on point."

A third commented: "I think he is the greatest and most capable foreign minister till date. 40 years diplomacy."

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<h2>Jaishankar on Pakistan trip&nbsp;</h2>

This is not the first instance when Jaishankar has come up with such a comeback. On Saturday (Oct 5), Jaishankar made it clear that he had no plans to engage in talks with Pakistan during his upcoming visit to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting.

"Yes, I am scheduled to go to Pakistan in the middle of this month and that is for the meeting of the SCO — the heads of government meeting," said Jaishankar.&nbsp;

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The minister added that he would 'behave himself' during the trip despite media pushing him for details regarding India-Pakistan ties.&nbsp;&nbsp;

"I expect that there would be a lot of media interest because the very nature of the relationship is such and I think we will deal with it. But, I do want to say it will be there for a multilateral event, I mean I am not going there to discuss India-Pakistan relations. I am going there to be a good member of the SCO. Since I am a courteous and civil person, I will behave myself accordingly."

Jaishankar has previously made it clear as well that the era of 'uninterrupted dialogue' with Pakistan was long over.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

India's External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar was at his diplomatic best when asked a tricky question during a rapid-fire round. In the interview, Jaishankar was asked to pick who would he like to have dinner with, North Korean premier Kim Jong Un or Hungarian-American businessman George Soros.

India's External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar was at his diplomatic best when asked a tricky question during a rapid-fire round. In the interview, Jaishankar was asked to pick who would he like to have dinner with, North Korean premier Kim Jong Un or Hungarian-American businessman George Soros. While the question was light-hearted in nature, it was still politically charged, but still Jaishankar came out on top with a humorous yet clever response: "I think this is Navratri, I am fasting." Notably, Navratri is an annual Hindu festival celebrated in honour of Goddess Durga - spread across nine days. The devotees fast during this period and observe a strict vegetarian diet while abstaining from alcohol and certain spices. Jaishankar's reply instantly went viral on social media, with the netizens appreciating the EAM's quick thinking. One user said, "Our EAM's presence of mind is at the next level," while another added: "Ohh I love this man, I mean the wittiness is so on point." A third commented: "I think he is the greatest and most capable foreign minister till date. 40 years diplomacy." -Anchor: Choose one person you wish to have dinner with – Kim Jong Un or George Soros?" -Dr. Jaishankar: I think this is Navratri, and I'm fasting 😭🤣 pic.twitter.com/ozGkuS4Itr — Mr Sinha (@MrSinha_) October 5, 2024 × Watch | Indian EAM S Jaishankar says 'era of uninterrupted dialogue with Pakistan is over × Jaishankar on Pakistan trip This is not the first instance when Jaishankar has come up with such a comeback. On Saturday (Oct 5), Jaishankar made it clear that he had no plans to engage in talks with Pakistan during his upcoming visit to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting. "Yes, I am scheduled to go to Pakistan in the middle of this month and that is for the meeting of the SCO — the heads of government meeting," said Jaishankar. Also read | India's EAM Jaishankar declares 'era of uninterrupted dialogue with Pakistan' over The minister added that he would 'behave himself' during the trip despite media pushing him for details regarding India-Pakistan ties. "I expect that there would be a lot of media interest because the very nature of the relationship is such and I think we will deal with it. But, I do want to say it will be there for a multilateral event, I mean I am not going there to discuss India-Pakistan relations. I am going there to be a good member of the SCO. Since I am a courteous and civil person, I will behave myself accordingly." Jaishankar has previously made it clear as well that the era of 'uninterrupted dialogue' with Pakistan was long over. (With inputs from agencies)

Dinner with Kim Jong Un or George Soros? Indian EAM Jaishankar's witty reply wins internet - WATCH

Days after drugs worth $667 million were recovered in the national capital of Delhi, the authorities have seized&nbsp;a large quantity of MD (mephedrone) drug&nbsp;and raw material used to make them, valued at Rs 1,814 crore ($215 million) from a factory near the central Indian city of Bhopal in the state of Madhya Pradesh.&nbsp;

The operation to seize&nbsp;the drugs was jointly carried out by the&nbsp;Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), according to Gujarat Minister of State for Home, Harsh Sanghavi.&nbsp;

"Kudos to Gujarat ATS and NCB (Ops), Delhi, for a massive win in the fight against drugs! Recently, they raided a factory in Bhopal and seized MD and materials used to manufacture MD, with a staggering total value of Rs 1814 crores!," Sanghavi said on X (formerly Twitter).&nbsp;

"This achievement showcases the tireless efforts of our law enforcement agencies in combating drug trafficking and abuse. Their collaborative efforts are crucial in safeguarding the health and security of our society," he added.&nbsp;

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<h2>Drug bust in Delhi</h2>

Over 500 kg of cocaine and 40 kg of hydroponic marijuana, cumulatively worth Rs 5,600 crore ($667 million) were&nbsp;seized by the authorities in New Delhi on Wednesday (Oct 2), in what was described as one of the biggest busts in recent times.&nbsp;

According to the police,&nbsp;15 kg of cocaine was recovered from the possession of the main accused Tushar Goyal and his aides, Himanshu and Aurangzeb, while the remaining marijuana and cocaine were found in a&nbsp;godown.

"Around 15 kg of cocaine was recovered from the personal possession of Tushar Goyal, Himanshu and Aurangzeb. They were caught when they were coming out of the godown in Mahipalpur Extension to give the supply to the receiver. Remaining marijuana and cocaine were found in the godown," Additional Commissioner of Police Special Cell, Pramod Singh Kushwaha said.

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According to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Tushar Goyal,&nbsp;the kingpin of the drug cartel, has ties to the Congress party where he was the&nbsp;chief of the Indian Youth Congress RTI (Right to Information) Cell.

"The main accused and kingpin in the drug syndicate, Tushar Goyal is the chief of Indian Youth Congress RTI Cell...What relations does the Congress party have with him? Was this money being used in elections by the Congress party?," questioned BJP MP Sudhanshu&nbsp; Trivedi.&nbsp;

PM Narendra Modi also slammed Congress and said the grand old party was leading the&nbsp;nation's youth towards&nbsp;drug addiction.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

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Days after drugs worth $667 million were recovered in the national capital of Delhi, the authorities have seized a large quantity of MD (mephedrone) drug and raw material used to make them, valued at Rs 1,814 crore ($215 million) from a factory near the central Indian city of Bhopal in the state of Madhya Pradesh.

Days after drugs worth $667 million were recovered in the national capital of Delhi, the authorities have seized a large quantity of MD (mephedrone) drug and raw material used to make them, valued at Rs 1,814 crore ($215 million) from a factory near the central Indian city of Bhopal in the state of Madhya Pradesh. The operation to seize the drugs was jointly carried out by the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), according to Gujarat Minister of State for Home, Harsh Sanghavi. "Kudos to Gujarat ATS and NCB (Ops), Delhi, for a massive win in the fight against drugs! Recently, they raided a factory in Bhopal and seized MD and materials used to manufacture MD, with a staggering total value of Rs 1814 crores!," Sanghavi said on X (formerly Twitter). "This achievement showcases the tireless efforts of our law enforcement agencies in combating drug trafficking and abuse. Their collaborative efforts are crucial in safeguarding the health and security of our society," he added. Kudos to Gujarat ATS and NCB (Ops), Delhi, for a massive win in the fight against drugs! Recently, they raided a factory in Bhopal and seized MD and materials used to manufacture MD, with a staggering total value of ₹1814 crores! This achievement showcases the tireless efforts… pic.twitter.com/BANCZJDSsA — Harsh Sanghavi (@sanghaviharsh) October 6, 2024 × Watch | Pune: 2 videos of drug consumption go viral, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde urges strict action Drug bust in Delhi Over 500 kg of cocaine and 40 kg of hydroponic marijuana, cumulatively worth Rs 5,600 crore ($667 million) were seized by the authorities in New Delhi on Wednesday (Oct 2), in what was described as one of the biggest busts in recent times. According to the police, 15 kg of cocaine was recovered from the possession of the main accused Tushar Goyal and his aides, Himanshu and Aurangzeb, while the remaining marijuana and cocaine were found in a godown. "Around 15 kg of cocaine was recovered from the personal possession of Tushar Goyal, Himanshu and Aurangzeb. They were caught when they were coming out of the godown in Mahipalpur Extension to give the supply to the receiver. Remaining marijuana and cocaine were found in the godown," Additional Commissioner of Police Special Cell, Pramod Singh Kushwaha said. Also read | PM Modi slams Congress over Delhi drug bust, claims party is pushing youth into addiction According to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Tushar Goyal, the kingpin of the drug cartel, has ties to the Congress party where he was the chief of the Indian Youth Congress RTI (Right to Information) Cell. "The main accused and kingpin in the drug syndicate, Tushar Goyal is the chief of Indian Youth Congress RTI Cell...What relations does the Congress party have with him? Was this money being used in elections by the Congress party?," questioned BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi. PM Narendra Modi also slammed Congress and said the grand old party was leading the nation's youth towards drug addiction. (With inputs from agencies)

Drugs worth $215 million seized in India's Bhopal, days after $667 million bust in Delhi

People in Gujarat's Jamnagar performed 'Swastik Raas' as part of Navratri celebrations.

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Gulmarg has experienced fresh snowfall in its upper reaches, marking an early start to the winter season in Kashmir. Watch in for more details!

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Haryana assembly elections voting 2024 LIVE Updates: Voting in the Indian state of Haryana across all 90 constituencies began on Saturday (Oct 5). Around 20.35 million voters are exercising their franchise on Saturday. Voting began at 7 am and would go on till 6 pm.

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These assembly elections are a high-stakes battle as the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is eyeing a third consecutive term while the Congress aims to come back to power after a decade. 

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Junior doctors protesting the rape and murder incident at RG Kar Medical College & Hospital on Friday issued the state government a 24-hour ultimatum to meet their demands, warning that they will begin an indefinite hunger strike if unmet.

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The voting for the Haryana Assembly election began on Saturday (October 5) across all 90 constituencies of the state. Polling began at 7 am and will end at 6 pm.

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Following three flawless rehearsals this week, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is all set to enthral the people of the city of&nbsp;Chennai on Sunday&nbsp;(Oct&nbsp;6) between 11:00 am-1:00 pm (local time), as part of a grand air show involving 72 aircraft.&nbsp;

The event is to take place at Chennai's iconic Marina Beach, where more than a million people are expected to gather. It is after a hiatus of two decades that an air shoe is returning to Chennai and the Indian Air Force has a stellar lineup for mesmerising those at the Marina.

Sunday's air show is part of the Indian Air Force's 92nd-year celebrations. Following the open-to-public air show on Sunday, a restricted-access IAF Day parade will be held on&nbsp;Tuesday (Oct 8), at Air Force Station Tambaram, on the outskirts of Chennai city.&nbsp;

Over the last two years, the Raising Day of India's tri-services have been held in different cities across the country.

This is aimed at showcasing the valour, might, and capabilities of the Indian armed forces, while also inspiring youngsters to take up a career in service of the nation. Notably, among the aviators that will be flying on Sunday are two Chennaiites.&nbsp;

<h2>A rare mix of Russian and Western aircraft</h2>

A total of 72 aircraft will be taking part in the air show and this will include fighter jets, transporter aircraft, helicopters, and special aerobatic display teams, vintage aircraft.&nbsp;

Notably, air shows by the Indian Air Force have the unique distinction of featuring both Western aircraft and Russian aircraft, which is extremely rare. Sunday's air show will feature the French-origin Rafales, Mirage-2000, Airbus-C295MW, the Russian Sukhoi-30 MKI, Mig-29 fighters, the IL-78 MD Refuelling tanker, the European SEPECAT Jaguar deep penetration strike aircraft, the American C-17 Globemaster III strategic airlifted, P-8I 'Poseidon' anti-submarine warfare aircraft, among others. The air shoe will also feature vintage planes such as the Dakota and Harward.

Interestingly, the Indian Air Force is the world's largest operator of the Russian-origin Sukhoi-30, of which the MKI version is the India-specific aircraft. With more than 260 in number, the Su-30MKI is regarded as the backbone of the Indian Air Force's fighter fleet.

The massive Su-30, also known as the 'Flanker' is the world's largest operational fighter aircraft. A fully loaded Sukhoi-30 weighs around 39 tons.&nbsp;

<h2>India's indigenous 'birds' to roar over Marina - Tejas and Prachand</h2>

Indigenously designed and developed Indian platform - Light combat aircraft Tejas, the lightest fighter jet in the world and the Prachand helicopter, the world's highest-flying combat helicopter are to showcase their mettle over the Marina Beach. These platforms indicate the progress that India's homegrown defence sector has made over the last several decades.

The Indian government has set an ambitious target of surpassing $5 billion&nbsp;in defence exports by 2025, from the present $2.63 billion. This ambition stems from the export potential that the Indian establishment sees in the homegrown defence ecosystem.&nbsp;

<h2>Brand ambassadors of the IAF - Sarang and Suryakiran</h2>

While most aircraft performing at the airshow would be of the standard metallic grey colour, there will also be unique aircraft that are painted in vibrant shades of red.

These are the brand ambassadors of the IAF – The Suryakiran (Rays of the Sun), Aerobatic Team flying the BAE Hawk Mk132 jets and the Sarang (Peacock) Helicopter Display Team flying the Dhruv Helicopters, both of which have enthralled crowds at international air shows on foreign soil.

The Suryakiran team comprises nine aircraft, while the Sarang team comprises five helicopters. From formation flying to daring aerobatic manoeuvres and risky high-proximity stunts, they'll do it all, while painting the sky in vibrant hues.&nbsp;

<h2>Flying Formations - A tribute all things Tamil Nadu&nbsp;</h2>

As different types of aircraft fly over the Marina beach, their formations will carry a significant touch of Tamil Nadu. Each of the formations has been named after unique facets of the history, culture, legacy, and geography of the state. The formations are called: Puyal (storm), Sangam, Pallava, Chera, Chola, Kanchi, Natraj, Nilgiri, Marina, Pandian, Mahabali etc.

Following three flawless rehearsals this week, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is all set to enthral the people of the city of Chennai on Sunday (Oct 6) between 11:00 am-1:00 pm (local time), as part of a grand air show involving 72 aircraft.

Following three flawless rehearsals this week, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is all set to enthral the people of the city of Chennai on Sunday (Oct 6) between 11:00 am-1:00 pm (local time), as part of a grand air show involving 72 aircraft. The event is to take place at Chennai's iconic Marina Beach, where more than a million people are expected to gather. It is after a hiatus of two decades that an air shoe is returning to Chennai and the Indian Air Force has a stellar lineup for mesmerising those at the Marina. Sunday's air show is part of the Indian Air Force's 92nd-year celebrations. Following the open-to-public air show on Sunday, a restricted-access IAF Day parade will be held on Tuesday (Oct 8), at Air Force Station Tambaram, on the outskirts of Chennai city. Over the last two years, the Raising Day of India's tri-services have been held in different cities across the country. This is aimed at showcasing the valour, might, and capabilities of the Indian armed forces, while also inspiring youngsters to take up a career in service of the nation. Notably, among the aviators that will be flying on Sunday are two Chennaiites. A rare mix of Russian and Western aircraft A total of 72 aircraft will be taking part in the air show and this will include fighter jets, transporter aircraft, helicopters, and special aerobatic display teams, vintage aircraft. Notably, air shows by the Indian Air Force have the unique distinction of featuring both Western aircraft and Russian aircraft, which is extremely rare. Sunday's air show will feature the French-origin Rafales, Mirage-2000, Airbus-C295MW, the Russian Sukhoi-30 MKI, Mig-29 fighters, the IL-78 MD Refuelling tanker, the European SEPECAT Jaguar deep penetration strike aircraft, the American C-17 Globemaster III strategic airlifted, P-8I 'Poseidon' anti-submarine warfare aircraft, among others. The air shoe will also feature vintage planes such as the Dakota and Harward. Interestingly, the Indian Air Force is the world's largest operator of the Russian-origin Sukhoi-30, of which the MKI version is the India-specific aircraft. With more than 260 in number, the Su-30MKI is regarded as the backbone of the Indian Air Force's fighter fleet. The massive Su-30, also known as the 'Flanker' is the world's largest operational fighter aircraft. A fully loaded Sukhoi-30 weighs around 39 tons. India's indigenous 'birds' to roar over Marina - Tejas and Prachand Indigenously designed and developed Indian platform - Light combat aircraft Tejas, the lightest fighter jet in the world and the Prachand helicopter, the world's highest-flying combat helicopter are to showcase their mettle over the Marina Beach. These platforms indicate the progress that India's homegrown defence sector has made over the last several decades. The Indian government has set an ambitious target of surpassing $5 billion in defence exports by 2025, from the present $2.63 billion. This ambition stems from the export potential that the Indian establishment sees in the homegrown defence ecosystem. Brand ambassadors of the IAF - Sarang and Suryakiran While most aircraft performing at the airshow would be of the standard metallic grey colour, there will also be unique aircraft that are painted in vibrant shades of red. These are the brand ambassadors of the IAF – The Suryakiran (Rays of the Sun), Aerobatic Team flying the BAE Hawk Mk132 jets and the Sarang (Peacock) Helicopter Display Team flying the Dhruv Helicopters, both of which have enthralled crowds at international air shows on foreign soil. The Suryakiran team comprises nine aircraft, while the Sarang team comprises five helicopters. From formation flying to daring aerobatic manoeuvres and risky high-proximity stunts, they'll do it all, while painting the sky in vibrant hues. Flying Formations - A tribute all things Tamil Nadu As different types of aircraft fly over the Marina beach, their formations will carry a significant touch of Tamil Nadu. Each of the formations has been named after unique facets of the history, culture, legacy, and geography of the state. The formations are called: Puyal (storm), Sangam, Pallava, Chera, Chola, Kanchi, Natraj, Nilgiri, Marina, Pandian, Mahabali etc.

Indian Air Force all set for grand airshow at Chennai's Marina Beach

Haryana Assembly Election 2024: 20 Million Eligible Voters, 1031 Candidates in the Fray

Haryana Assembly Election 2024: Polling Underway in 90 Seats, BJP Eyes Third Term

Exit poll predictions for the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir announced on Saturday (Oct 5) indicated a close contest, with predictions showing the National Conference-Congress alliance in the lead and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) following close behind.

Exit poll predictions for the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir announced on Saturday (Oct 5) indicated a close contest, with predictions showing the National Conference-Congress alliance in the lead and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) following close behind. Here's what pollsters are predicting: NDTV Poll of Polls: NC-INC: 46-50 seats BJP: 23-27 seats PDP: 7-11 seats Others: 4-7 seats Matrize: BJP: 25 seats Congress: 12 seats NC: 15 seats PDP: 28 seats Others: 7 seats Dainik Bhaskar: NC-Congress: 35-40 seats BJP: 20-25 seats Independents: 12-16 seats PDP: 4-7 seats Gulistan: NC-Congress: 31-36 seats BJP: 28-30 seats Independents: 19-23 seats PDP: 5-7 seats C-Voter: NC-Congress: 30-48 seats BJP: 27-32 seats PDP: 6-12 seats Independents: 6-11 seats People's Pulse: NC-Congress: 46-50 seats BJP: 23-27 seats PDP: 7-11 seats Independents: 6-10 seats "It is only in the Exit polls that Congress-NC has got these seats, but BJP will emerge as the biggest party once the correct results are out. We are confident of getting more than 35 seats in Jammu province and the remaining from Kashmir. BJP will be in a better condition in Kashmir...Talks are going on with like-minded parties," said BJP leader Kavinder Gupta on exit polls. "People of Jammu and Kashmir have voted for peace, security, brotherhood, development and employment. Congress and National Conference will together form a strong government there and work for peace along with the Union government," said Congress leader Harish Rawat. Also read: Haryana exit polls: Congress eyes comeback in Haryana after a decade; BJP projected to miss third term The elections in Jammu and Kashmir were held in three phases, covering all 90 seats of the assembly, with voting concluding peacefully on October 1. This marked the first assembly election in the region since Article 370 was revoked. According to the Election Commission of India (ECI), the overall voter turnout was 63.88 per cent. In the third phase, held on October 1, the voter turnout was recorded at 69.69 per cent. The first and second phases saw turnouts of 61.38 per cent and 57.31 per cent, respectively. (With inputs from agencies)

J&K exit polls: NC-Congress may secure most seats with no clear majority; BJP hot on their trail

The Congress party could make a comeback in the Indian state of Haryana after a decade, potentially replacing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the upcoming Assembly elections, according to exit polls released on Saturday (Oct 5).

The Congress party could make a comeback in the Indian state of Haryana after a decade, potentially replacing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the upcoming Assembly elections, according to exit polls released on Saturday (Oct 5). Here’s what different exit polls are predicting: Matrize: Congress: 55-62 BJP: 18-24 INLD: 3-6 JJP: 0-3 Others: 2-5 Peoples Pulse: Congress: 49-61 BJP: 20-32 INLD: 2-3 JJP: 0-1 Others: 3-5 Dhruv Research: Congress: 50-64 BJP: 22-32 Others: 2-8 Dainik Bhaskar: Congress: 44-54 BJP: 15-29 INLD: 1-5 JJP: 0-1 AAP: 0-1 Others: 4-9 P-Marq: Congress: 56 BJP: 31 INLD: 3 NDTV Poll of Polls: Congress: 49-61 BJP: 20-32 Polling for all 90 constituencies in Haryana was held on Saturday, in which about 61 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 5:00 pm (local time). The majority mark is 46 seats. BJP's Nayab Singh Saini's government faced challenges from opposition parties like Congress and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), who leveraged local issues, especially farmers' rights, to gain traction among voters. Also read: PM Modi slams Congress over Delhi drug bust, claims party is pushing youth into addiction The state has seen vigorous campaigning from both sides, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) hoping to win for the third time in a row. After winning in 2014 and 2019, the BJP is now aiming for a "hat-trick." Chief Minister Saini, who took over from Manohar Lal Khattar earlier this year, led the BJP’s campaign. Saini will continue as the CM if the party wins, BJP said earlier. Former Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda is the frontrunner for the CM post and led the Congress campaign in Haryana, but party leader Kumari Selja has also expressed interest in the post. The results of the Haryana assembly elections will be announced on October 8. (With inputs from agencies)

Haryana exit polls: Congress eyes comeback in Haryana after a decade; BJP projected to miss third term

Lebanon's Ambassador to India Dr Rabie Narsh has said that India can play a "very good role" in de-escalating the situation in West Asia. His remarks come at a time when his country is facing strikes from Israel, while tensions escalate across the region.

Hezbollah, based in Lebanon, has also launched a volley of rockets into Israel, pushing the situation closer to a potential wider conflict.&nbsp;

Speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal, Ambassador Narsh said, "We call upon our friends in the Indian government to put more pressure on the Israeli government to end this crazy war...we tell them that we want their good offices with Israel, to de-escalate the war and to end the war."

The Ambassador also confirmed that India plans to send a medical humanitarian situation to his country very soon. He termed the situation "very bad" in Lebanon and that his government&nbsp;is ready to implement UNSC resolution 1701.&nbsp;

Resolution 1701, passed in 2006, aimed to end hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah by calling for Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon and the militant group's disarmament south of the Litani River. Ambassador Narsh pointed out, "Every item of 1701 we are ready to implement. And there was agreement, from all parties of Lebanon, including Hezbollah."&nbsp;Full interview:

WION: What is the current situation in Lebanon?

Dr Rabie Narsh: The situation is very bad in Lebanon. Of course, we are at an all-out war, Israel is waging an all-out war on Lebanon. So far we have more than 2000 innocent souls perished, and more than 10,000 injured, 1.2 million displaced, which is a heavy burden on Lebanon, given we gave two&nbsp;million Syrian refugees also. So the situation is bad, and this reflects the aggressive nature of Israel, which has been waging this war for a twisted and sinister agenda.

WION: What do you expect from the international community at a time when your country is facing the situation?

Dr Rabie Narsh: The international community is our only aim, and our only side to talk to and to ask them to stop this madness from (Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin) Netanyahu, the international community has also to be responsible, and play an important role in de-escalating the situation in the region. They have, of course, many good offices and negotiations going on, but they have been faced with the war mindset of Israel.

WION: How do you see India's role? Have you briefed the Indian side about the current situation your country is facing?

Dr Rabie Narsh: I have, of course, I am in constant contact with the Indian side. The friendly government of India has always supported Lebanon and given that they have good relations with Israel and very good relations with Lebanon. So yes, they can play, and they are playing a very good role in de-escalating the situation. We know for sure that they have contacted but then again, like any other international player or good offices, the Peace Peace lover state, India, is also faced with the insistence of Netanyahu to go on this war. So we call upon our friends in the Indian government to put more pressure on the Israeli government to end this crazy war.

WION: So you just said that India is playing a role in de-escalation you can elaborate on that bit. And also have you sent a message to New Delhi that India can send a message to the government in Israel, to Prime Minister Netanyahu, to, of course, de-escalate? Have you sent any messages?

Dr Rabie Narsh: We can't tell the Indians what to do. Of course, we tell them that we want their good offices with Israel, to de-escalate the war and to end the war. But yes, I know for sure that they are doing their best to see peace prevail in the region.&nbsp;

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WION: Around 3000 Indians in Lebanon, if you can talk about, is any evacuation plan being readied? Has the Indian government approached you? And also, there are Indian UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon. What is the current condition for them?

Dr Rabie Narsh: The current situation of the Indians in Lebanon, there are, like you said, about three to 4000 Indians, they are as safe as any other Lebanese in the country. I mean, of course, the homes, the companies they work for, &nbsp;they are trying to protect them in the same way that they protect themselves. So hopefully they will be safe. There's no campaign to evacuate them from Lebanon. The Indian government has not approached us for that specific reason, hopefully will not reach that point, but we want to see the war stop.

WION: And Indians in the UN?

Dr Rabie Narsh: Indians in the UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon), this is the good part, and the beautiful face of India. India has always been investing in peace. So I think the biggest contingent in &nbsp;UNIFIL, the peacekeeping forces in Lebanon, is Indian. You have about 900 to 1000 peacekeeping personnel, and they are doing a great job. They are very much admired and appreciated in Lebanon. And again, on my behalf, on behalf of my government, I extend my appreciation and thanks to the Government of India.&nbsp;

WION: We know there was a plan for a ceasefire, the French and the American proposal for a ceasefire. What was the status? Is the proposal now dead? And had the Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah agreed to it?

Dr Rabie Narsh: This proposal was botched by Netanyahu himself, and yes, there was a peace almost, I mean, ceasefire agreement. Our government has announced its acceptance of the proposal by the French and the Americans and it was almost about to happen, but it turned out that it was a plot by the Israeli government and by Netanyahu, it was part of the plan to assassinate &nbsp;Nasrallah. Now there's, of course, there's always talk to end this crazy war, but there's no light at the end of the tunnels.&nbsp;

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WION: Any direct conversation happening between the Lebanese government and the Israeli government about the current situation, and how to handle it.

Dr Rabie Narsh: There's no direct contact with the Israeli government, but there's indirect, of course, indirect contact through our friends, as you said, the US, the French, the other European, and of course, there are some talks that are always there. It's always there.

WION: Do you think that this current situation, the war that is happening in your country, can become a larger, broader conflict in the region, which can escalate beyond the borders and can involve other countries?

Dr Rabie Narsh: Of course, there is serious concern that the war would escalate, and we almost at an all out war, but the escalation is always there, and yes, there is a big chance, unfortunately, that this war might even escalate further due to the like I said, the war mindset of Netanyahu And the current Israeli government.&nbsp;

WION: What role Hezbollah has in this war...in your country?

Dr Rabie Narsh: Hezbollah is a Lebanese party. They are Lebanese. All the members of Hezbollah are Lebanese. When it comes to domestic politics Hezbollah plays by the rule of the Lebanese political system. So there is no issue with that. And at the same time, Hezbollah is a resistant group, because our land is occupied. And if you remember, Hezbollah was only created in 1982 when Israel invaded Lebanon. So had there not been an invasion of Lebanon, we might not have seen Hezbollah created. So any occupation calls for resistance. Resistance in Lebanon to the Israeli occupation started long before Hezbollah. So Hezbollah was not the only resistance group, but maybe because during the, I mean, the years, and because of the demographic composition of Lebanon and geographical area, that's why maybe Hezbollah has lasted more and now Hezbollah is the main resistance group, but again, not alone. It's not a secret that Hezbollah gets the support, full support, from Iran, but as a resistance group, the Lebanese Resistance group and as a political party within the government and the parliament, they are represented there. They play by the rules, and they are a Lebanese political party.&nbsp;

WION: What's the plan for implementing the UNSC Resolution 1701, one of the key points is that all non-state actors need to shun weapons, and violence. What's your assessment on that? Will it be implemented by Lebanon?

Dr Rabie Narsh: 1701 was issued in 2006, it stopped the war also, again, another war from Israel into Lebanon. So we are ready. Currently, since they established the issuance of this 1701 resolution, we have been called, we have been calling for the full, full implementation of 1701, and we are ready. Currently, we are ready. We announced this many times to the international community that we are ready to apply and to fully implement 1701 with all its items, the issue is that you need the other party to abide by 1701 so Israel is the party who is violating 1701 by violating our airspace, our land, our sea, they are violating 1701 since its issuance.&nbsp;

WION: Does it include defanging the Hezbollah?

Dr Rabie Narsh: Every item of 1701 we are ready to implement. And there was agreement, from all parties of Lebanon, including Hezbollah.

WION: We also saw the pager attack. What are your investigations saying? Who is responsible for the pager attack?

Dr Rabie Narsh: &nbsp;First, this is a massacre. This is a war against humanity. It's a war crime. And it's not, by the way, an advent by the Israelis. It was considered before, and I read reports that even the Americans considered using this same plot in Afghanistan, but they refrained, because they were afraid that many innocent lives would also be affected. And this is what happened in Lebanon actually because pagers are not only with Hezbollah, the doctors use them, nurses, social workers, and many of these categories have either lost their lives or have been infected with major injuries. So the investigation is still going on, and I mean, there's maybe not just a single report about the investigation over the result of the investigation, but it's clear enough that Israel is behind this.

WION: Do you have any proof? And if you have any proof, will you present it to the international community?

Dr Rabie Narsh: Some things are very clear. They're too clear to have to need the proof. But no, I don't have proof. But maybe this is the only war crime that they did not claim, but obviously, and everyone knows that Israel is behind.

WION: Do you have proof? If you have proof, can you put it in front of the international community?

Dr Rabie Narsh: We have enough proof about this or other war crimes. And there have been, of course, put in front of the international community and asked them to take responsibility, to hold Israel responsible for all war crimes. There are lots of complaints from the Lebanon side to the United Nations to the General Assembly. So yeah, there are lots of them, and Israel has lots of war crimes for us to sue and to follow.

WION: What next for Hezbollah?

Dr Rabie Narsh: I am not an expert on Hezbollah, I don't know how their system works, but as a resistance group all over the world, they never die if you eliminate their head, if the head of any group was eliminated, then another one would replace because the process of liberating occupied land will continue, so whether with Hezbollah or any other resistance, will not allow Israel to occupy our land, and we will fight till we liberate our land.

WION: You must need humanitarian support. Are you getting any humanitarian support from the international community? And what kind of humanitarian support would you require? Have you reached out to India? Is India sending any humanitarian support to your country?

Dr Rabie Narsh: We are getting lots of humanitarian support from all our friends. We have lots of friends in the world, and India is one of our best friends. Also, India has always rushed, I remember, during the covid pandemic, India has rushed to help Lebanon and to send humanitarian aid, medicines, and others. Currently, yes, India also has voluntarily proposed to send medicine, that is currently a big consignment of medicine we are arranging for to be sent to Lebanon. So India has already been, like I said, investing in peace and in humanitarian aid, and that's very much appreciated by my government.

WION: Do you see a divided neighbourhood? Do you feel that the Arab world is silent when it comes to the situation in Lebanon?

Dr Rabie Narsh: I believe that they are doing their best, their utmost. They are trying what they can do, but, what happened is that they know that even the US themselves, who are, who have the greatest sway on Israel, they said, many American officials said that we can, we have no control over Netanyahu. So if the Americans themselves cannot control Netanyahu, when, when he goes with this all crazy war, then I believe that the other countries in the region would say, I mean, there's nothing much in their hand to do.

WION: What about the Palestinian cause?&nbsp;

Dr Rabie Narsh: The main cause, if we look at the main cause of all this situation that we are currently facing, is because of occupation. Occupation is the root cause of all evils in our region. And the only solution is to apply the two-state resolution.

WION: Here in India, since the killing of Hassan Nasrallah, we have seen, particularly the Shia community, holding marches, whether it is in Jammu and Kashmir, whether it's in Lucknow, or whether it's here in Delhi, Indian national capital. We in fact saw an event where the Iranian and the lead Palestinian ambassador were also present. So how do you see these marches?

Dr Rabie Narsh: It is not only about Hassan Nasrallah, I've seen even since October 23 when the war on Gaza happened, many Indians from all walks of life in India, from all geographical areas in India, have gone to the street and they have demonstrated. They have shown their support for Palestine.

Lebanon's Ambassador to India Dr Rabie Narsh has said that India can play a "very good role" in de-escalating the situation in West Asia. His remarks come at a time when his country is facing strikes from Israel, while tensions escalate across the region.

Lebanon's Ambassador to India Dr Rabie Narsh has said that India can play a "very good role" in de-escalating the situation in West Asia. His remarks come at a time when his country is facing strikes from Israel, while tensions escalate across the region. Hezbollah, based in Lebanon, has also launched a volley of rockets into Israel, pushing the situation closer to a potential wider conflict. Speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal, Ambassador Narsh said, "We call upon our friends in the Indian government to put more pressure on the Israeli government to end this crazy war...we tell them that we want their good offices with Israel, to de-escalate the war and to end the war." The Ambassador also confirmed that India plans to send a medical humanitarian situation to his country very soon. He termed the situation "very bad" in Lebanon and that his government is ready to implement UNSC resolution 1701. Resolution 1701, passed in 2006, aimed to end hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah by calling for Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon and the militant group's disarmament south of the Litani River. Ambassador Narsh pointed out, "Every item of 1701 we are ready to implement. And there was agreement, from all parties of Lebanon, including Hezbollah." Full interview: WION: What is the current situation in Lebanon? Dr Rabie Narsh: The situation is very bad in Lebanon. Of course, we are at an all-out war, Israel is waging an all-out war on Lebanon. So far we have more than 2000 innocent souls perished, and more than 10,000 injured, 1.2 million displaced, which is a heavy burden on Lebanon, given we gave two million Syrian refugees also. So the situation is bad, and this reflects the aggressive nature of Israel, which has been waging this war for a twisted and sinister agenda. WION: What do you expect from the international community at a time when your country is facing the situation? Dr Rabie Narsh: The international community is our only aim, and our only side to talk to and to ask them to stop this madness from (Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin) Netanyahu, the international community has also to be responsible, and play an important role in de-escalating the situation in the region. They have, of course, many good offices and negotiations going on, but they have been faced with the war mindset of Israel. WION: How do you see India's role? Have you briefed the Indian side about the current situation your country is facing? Dr Rabie Narsh: I have, of course, I am in constant contact with the Indian side. The friendly government of India has always supported Lebanon and given that they have good relations with Israel and very good relations with Lebanon. So yes, they can play, and they are playing a very good role in de-escalating the situation. We know for sure that they have contacted but then again, like any other international player or good offices, the Peace Peace lover state, India, is also faced with the insistence of Netanyahu to go on this war. So we call upon our friends in the Indian government to put more pressure on the Israeli government to end this crazy war. WION: So you just said that India is playing a role in de-escalation you can elaborate on that bit. And also have you sent a message to New Delhi that India can send a message to the government in Israel, to Prime Minister Netanyahu, to, of course, de-escalate? Have you sent any messages? Dr Rabie Narsh: We can't tell the Indians what to do. Of course, we tell them that we want their good offices with Israel, to de-escalate the war and to end the war. But yes, I know for sure that they are doing their best to see peace prevail in the region. Also read: Hezbollah chief Nasrallah's presumed successor Safieddine 'unreachable' since Friday's Israeli strike: Report WION: Around 3000 Indians in Lebanon, if you can talk about, is any evacuation plan being readied? Has the Indian government approached you? And also, there are Indian UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon. What is the current condition for them? Dr Rabie Narsh: The current situation of the Indians in Lebanon, there are, like you said, about three to 4000 Indians, they are as safe as any other Lebanese in the country. I mean, of course, the homes, the companies they work for, they are trying to protect them in the same way that they protect themselves. So hopefully they will be safe. There's no campaign to evacuate them from Lebanon. The Indian government has not approached us for that specific reason, hopefully will not reach that point, but we want to see the war stop. WION: And Indians in the UN? Dr Rabie Narsh: Indians in the UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon), this is the good part, and the beautiful face of India. India has always been investing in peace. So I think the biggest contingent in UNIFIL, the peacekeeping forces in Lebanon, is Indian. You have about 900 to 1000 peacekeeping personnel, and they are doing a great job. They are very much admired and appreciated in Lebanon. And again, on my behalf, on behalf of my government, I extend my appreciation and thanks to the Government of India. WION: We know there was a plan for a ceasefire, the French and the American proposal for a ceasefire. What was the status? Is the proposal now dead? And had the Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah agreed to it? Dr Rabie Narsh: This proposal was botched by Netanyahu himself, and yes, there was a peace almost, I mean, ceasefire agreement. Our government has announced its acceptance of the proposal by the French and the Americans and it was almost about to happen, but it turned out that it was a plot by the Israeli government and by Netanyahu, it was part of the plan to assassinate Nasrallah. Now there's, of course, there's always talk to end this crazy war, but there's no light at the end of the tunnels. Watch | Israel-Hezbollah War: Nasrallah's Presumed Successor Safieddine Said to Be Target of Latest Strikes × WION: Any direct conversation happening between the Lebanese government and the Israeli government about the current situation, and how to handle it. Dr Rabie Narsh: There's no direct contact with the Israeli government, but there's indirect, of course, indirect contact through our friends, as you said, the US, the French, the other European, and of course, there are some talks that are always there. It's always there. WION: Do you think that this current situation, the war that is happening in your country, can become a larger, broader conflict in the region, which can escalate beyond the borders and can involve other countries? Dr Rabie Narsh: Of course, there is serious concern that the war would escalate, and we almost at an all out war, but the escalation is always there, and yes, there is a big chance, unfortunately, that this war might even escalate further due to the like I said, the war mindset of Netanyahu And the current Israeli government. WION: What role Hezbollah has in this war...in your country? Dr Rabie Narsh: Hezbollah is a Lebanese party. They are Lebanese. All the members of Hezbollah are Lebanese. When it comes to domestic politics Hezbollah plays by the rule of the Lebanese political system. So there is no issue with that. And at the same time, Hezbollah is a resistant group, because our land is occupied. And if you remember, Hezbollah was only created in 1982 when Israel invaded Lebanon. So had there not been an invasion of Lebanon, we might not have seen Hezbollah created. So any occupation calls for resistance. Resistance in Lebanon to the Israeli occupation started long before Hezbollah. So Hezbollah was not the only resistance group, but maybe because during the, I mean, the years, and because of the demographic composition of Lebanon and geographical area, that's why maybe Hezbollah has lasted more and now Hezbollah is the main resistance group, but again, not alone. It's not a secret that Hezbollah gets the support, full support, from Iran, but as a resistance group, the Lebanese Resistance group and as a political party within the government and the parliament, they are represented there. They play by the rules, and they are a Lebanese political party. WION: What's the plan for implementing the UNSC Resolution 1701, one of the key points is that all non-state actors need to shun weapons, and violence. What's your assessment on that? Will it be implemented by Lebanon? Dr Rabie Narsh: 1701 was issued in 2006, it stopped the war also, again, another war from Israel into Lebanon. So we are ready. Currently, since they established the issuance of this 1701 resolution, we have been called, we have been calling for the full, full implementation of 1701, and we are ready. Currently, we are ready. We announced this many times to the international community that we are ready to apply and to fully implement 1701 with all its items, the issue is that you need the other party to abide by 1701 so Israel is the party who is violating 1701 by violating our airspace, our land, our sea, they are violating 1701 since its issuance. WION: Does it include defanging the Hezbollah? Dr Rabie Narsh: Every item of 1701 we are ready to implement. And there was agreement, from all parties of Lebanon, including Hezbollah. WION: We also saw the pager attack. What are your investigations saying? Who is responsible for the pager attack? Dr Rabie Narsh: First, this is a massacre. This is a war against humanity. It's a war crime. And it's not, by the way, an advent by the Israelis. It was considered before, and I read reports that even the Americans considered using this same plot in Afghanistan, but they refrained, because they were afraid that many innocent lives would also be affected. And this is what happened in Lebanon actually because pagers are not only with Hezbollah, the doctors use them, nurses, social workers, and many of these categories have either lost their lives or have been infected with major injuries. So the investigation is still going on, and I mean, there's maybe not just a single report about the investigation over the result of the investigation, but it's clear enough that Israel is behind this. WION: Do you have any proof? And if you have any proof, will you present it to the international community? Dr Rabie Narsh: Some things are very clear. They're too clear to have to need the proof. But no, I don't have proof. But maybe this is the only war crime that they did not claim, but obviously, and everyone knows that Israel is behind. WION: Do you have proof? If you have proof, can you put it in front of the international community? Dr Rabie Narsh: We have enough proof about this or other war crimes. And there have been, of course, put in front of the international community and asked them to take responsibility, to hold Israel responsible for all war crimes. There are lots of complaints from the Lebanon side to the United Nations to the General Assembly. So yeah, there are lots of them, and Israel has lots of war crimes for us to sue and to follow. WION: What next for Hezbollah? Dr Rabie Narsh: I am not an expert on Hezbollah, I don't know how their system works, but as a resistance group all over the world, they never die if you eliminate their head, if the head of any group was eliminated, then another one would replace because the process of liberating occupied land will continue, so whether with Hezbollah or any other resistance, will not allow Israel to occupy our land, and we will fight till we liberate our land. WION: You must need humanitarian support. Are you getting any humanitarian support from the international community? And what kind of humanitarian support would you require? Have you reached out to India? Is India sending any humanitarian support to your country? Dr Rabie Narsh: We are getting lots of humanitarian support from all our friends. We have lots of friends in the world, and India is one of our best friends. Also, India has always rushed, I remember, during the covid pandemic, India has rushed to help Lebanon and to send humanitarian aid, medicines, and others. Currently, yes, India also has voluntarily proposed to send medicine, that is currently a big consignment of medicine we are arranging for to be sent to Lebanon. So India has already been, like I said, investing in peace and in humanitarian aid, and that's very much appreciated by my government. WION: Do you see a divided neighbourhood? Do you feel that the Arab world is silent when it comes to the situation in Lebanon? Dr Rabie Narsh: I believe that they are doing their best, their utmost. They are trying what they can do, but, what happened is that they know that even the US themselves, who are, who have the greatest sway on Israel, they said, many American officials said that we can, we have no control over Netanyahu. So if the Americans themselves cannot control Netanyahu, when, when he goes with this all crazy war, then I believe that the other countries in the region would say, I mean, there's nothing much in their hand to do. WION: What about the Palestinian cause? Dr Rabie Narsh: The main cause, if we look at the main cause of all this situation that we are currently facing, is because of occupation. Occupation is the root cause of all evils in our region. And the only solution is to apply the two-state resolution. WION: Here in India, since the killing of Hassan Nasrallah, we have seen, particularly the Shia community, holding marches, whether it is in Jammu and Kashmir, whether it's in Lucknow, or whether it's here in Delhi, Indian national capital. We in fact saw an event where the Iranian and the lead Palestinian ambassador were also present. So how do you see these marches? Dr Rabie Narsh: It is not only about Hassan Nasrallah, I've seen even since October 23 when the war on Gaza happened, many Indians from all walks of life in India, from all geographical areas in India, have gone to the street and they have demonstrated. They have shown their support for Palestine.

Lebanon calls on India to help de-escalate West Asia tensions: Ambassador Narsh

The Hockey India League returns after seven years with a new structure and the inclusion of women's teams. Matches will take place from December 28 to February 5 in Rourkela and Ranchi.

Hockey India League Returns After a Seven-year Hiatus

In a major crackdown on Maoist insurgency in Chhattisgarh, security forces killed 32 Naxalites during an intense encounter in the Bastar region on Friday. Watch in for more details!

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Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj, along with other Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders, was detained by the police in the Indian capital on Saturday (Oct 5) while protesting near Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena's residence. The protest was held to demand the reappointment of bus marshals who had recently lost their jobs.

This was the second time Bharadwaj had been detained in connection with his demand for reinstating bus marshals. More than 10,000 civil defence volunteers, who were serving as marshals on public buses, were removed last year. The civil defence directorate raised concerns, saying that these volunteers are intended for disaster management roles, not for transport-related duties.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/protest-erupts-in-bengal-following-murder-of-minor-girl-locals-allege-rape-accuse-police-of-negligence-764790">Protest erupts in Bengal following murder of minor girl; locals allege rape, accuse police of negligence</a>

Earlier that day, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi, along with AAP and BJP MLAs, visited Saxena’s office to present a note on the issue and seek his approval for reinstating the marshals. Later, Atishi criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing them of not pushing the Lieutenant Governor to approve the proposal.

"The BJP demanded a Cabinet proposal to be passed in the meeting. We called an emergency Cabinet meeting and signed the resolution that was passed in Delhi Assembly to regularise the jobs of bus marshals. We have a provided a copy to BJP as well, but they were exposed. First, the BJP was not ready to go to L-G House. Once they did, they did not say anything to L-G about passing of the proposal. Delhi government took the Cabinet decision to making bus marshals jobs permanent, now the ball is in the BJP's court," Atishi told reporters.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/eam-jaishankar-rules-out-bilateral-talks-during-sco-visit-to-pakistan-not-going-there-to-discuss-india-pak-764775">EAM Jaishankar rules out bilateral talks during SCO visit to Pakistan</a>

Bharadwaj, also slammed the BJP, accusing the party of going back on their promise to regularise the bus marshals' jobs. "BJP has betrayed 10,000 bus marshals today," he&nbsp;said, referring to an earlier promise by BJP leader Vijender Gupta.

"Gupta assured us that once the resolution was passed by the cabinet, the marshals would be regularised through the LG," he added. Bharadwaj further claimed that both the Lieutenant Governor and BJP leaders have let down the bus marshals and the people of Delhi.

(With inputs from agencies)

Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj, along with other Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders, was detained by the police in the Indian capital on Saturday (Oct 5) while protesting near Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena's residence.

Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj, along with other Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders, was detained by the police in the Indian capital on Saturday (Oct 5) while protesting near Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena's residence. The protest was held to demand the reappointment of bus marshals who had recently lost their jobs. This was the second time Bharadwaj had been detained in connection with his demand for reinstating bus marshals. More than 10,000 civil defence volunteers, who were serving as marshals on public buses, were removed last year. The civil defence directorate raised concerns, saying that these volunteers are intended for disaster management roles, not for transport-related duties. Also read: Protest erupts in Bengal following murder of minor girl; locals allege rape, accuse police of negligence Earlier that day, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi, along with AAP and BJP MLAs, visited Saxena’s office to present a note on the issue and seek his approval for reinstating the marshals. Later, Atishi criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing them of not pushing the Lieutenant Governor to approve the proposal. "The BJP demanded a Cabinet proposal to be passed in the meeting. We called an emergency Cabinet meeting and signed the resolution that was passed in Delhi Assembly to regularise the jobs of bus marshals. We have a provided a copy to BJP as well, but they were exposed. First, the BJP was not ready to go to L-G House. Once they did, they did not say anything to L-G about passing of the proposal. Delhi government took the Cabinet decision to making bus marshals jobs permanent, now the ball is in the BJP's court," Atishi told reporters. Also read: EAM Jaishankar rules out bilateral talks during SCO visit to Pakistan Bharadwaj, also slammed the BJP, accusing the party of going back on their promise to regularise the bus marshals' jobs. "BJP has betrayed 10,000 bus marshals today," he said, referring to an earlier promise by BJP leader Vijender Gupta. "Gupta assured us that once the resolution was passed by the cabinet, the marshals would be regularised through the LG," he added. Bharadwaj further claimed that both the Lieutenant Governor and BJP leaders have let down the bus marshals and the people of Delhi. (With inputs from agencies)

India: Police detains minister, AAP leaders during protest outside L-G house over Delhi bus marshals

The body of a 10-year-old girl, allegedly raped and murdered, was found in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district on Saturday after which locals torched a police outpost and vadalised vehicles parked there, a senior officer said.

The body of a 10-year-old girl, allegedly raped and murdered, was found in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district on Saturday after which locals torched a police outpost and vadalised vehicles parked there, a senior officer said. Villagers said the minor had been missing since Friday evening and the police "did not act on their complaint immediately". As the body of the girl was recovered by locals from marshy land in Jaynagar area early this morning, a mob torched the Mahismari police outpost and pelted the policemen with stones. They also vandalised several vehicles parked outside the outpost and the policemen were forced to leave the premises, a senior officer said. A huge police force was sent to the area and tear gas shells were fired to quell the mob which tried to confine the SDPO and other senior personnel at the spot. Also read: PM Modi slams Congress over Delhi drug bust, claims party is pushing youth into addiction "The family members of the girl lodged an FIR at the Mahismari outpost in the area but the police did not act on the complaint immediately," a local claimed. The police responded in the "same manner" as they did after the body of a woman doctor was found at R G Kar hospital in August, another villager said. "We will continue our agitation till all those accused in the rape and murder of our minor daughter are arrested and convicts are punished. We also demand action against those who responded to the complaint late, which might have resulted in her death. Had the police acted promptly, the girl could have been rescued," Ganesh Dolui, a villager, said. The police, however, said the action was taken immediately after the complaint was received and an accused was arrested in connection with the alleged rape and murder of the girl. "After lodging of FIR at 9 pm on Friday, the police swung into action and arrested an accused this morning after an initial probe. Investigation is on and we are with the family of the deceased. Those involved in the arson at the police outpost and destroying of all important documents will be identified and action will be taken against them," the official added. Kultali TMC MLA Ganesh Mondal was chased away by the villagers when he went to the spot to pacify the locals who accused him of trying to support the "police inaction". Mondal later told reporters that he understood the grievances and anger of the people of the area but they should not take the law into their hands. "I have requested the police to investigate the matter thoroughly and frame charges against the accused,” he said. TMC MP from Jaynagar Pratima Mondal was greeted with a ‘go back’ slogan by a section of people when she went to Padmerhat Rural Hospital where the body of the girl was taken for autopsy. BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul, former state minister and CPI(M) leader Kanti Ganguly and DYFI leader Meenakshi Mukherjee went to the hospital separately and got engaged in heated arguments with police officials when they wanted to meet the family of the deceased. Paul demanded that the body of the girl be preserved and the autopsy be done at "a neutral hospital which will not be influenced by the ruling party". She also demanded that a magisterial probe be ordered into the incident. Mukherjee demanded that all the outsiders be moved out of the room where the girl’s body had been taken and the movement of people to the room must be videographer "so that the evidence cannot be tampered with like what happened in the R G Kar incident". Mondal said she would stay at the hospital to meet the parents of the deceased and hear what they want. "I am not being allowed to meet the parents by the crowd. But I have been a grassroots political worker for a long. I cannot be forced to leave. Let me talk to the family first," she said. As demanded by the BJP and the CPI (M), the body of the girl was finally taken to a morgue in Kolkata for subsequent autopsy at a hospital. Expressing shock over the incident, Union Minister and West Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar said, "A Class 4 girl was forcibly lifted, raped and murdered while returning from tuition. The women of Bengal are not safe. They are being killed even during Devi Paksha (the 15-day period heralding the advent of goddess Durga since Mahalaya)." Also read: EAM Jaishankar rules out bilateral talks during SCO visit to Pakistan "West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has failed to ensure the safety of women," he said on X. TMC leader Kunal Ghosh said this was a heinous crime and the party wanted exemplary punishment for the guilty. "However, the BJP and CPI(M) are indulging in vulture politics. I will urge people not to fall into their trap. BJP leaders must explain what happens in the states ruled by their party. We had witnessed shocking incidents of attacks on women during the 34-year rule of the CPI(M) in West Bengal," Ghosh said. Meanwhile, the BJP held demonstrations in Salt Lake and central Kolkata to protest against the alleged rape and murder of the girl and raised the slogan 'Dhikkar Dhikkar' (we condemn) against police personnel. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Protest erupts in Bengal following murder of minor girl; locals allege rape, accuse police of negligence

India's External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar said on Saturday (Oct 5) that there are no plans to engage in talks with Pakistan during his upcoming visit to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting.

The EAM&nbsp;stressed that his trip to Pakistan was purely for the SCO summit. "Yes, I am scheduled to go to Pakistan in the middle of this month and that is for the meeting of the SCO — the heads of government meeting," he said during the Sardar Patel Lecture on Governance organised by the IC Centre for Governance in New Delhi.

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Jaishankar also addressed the likely media attention surrounding the visit due to the nature of India-Pakistan relations. "I expect that there would be a lot of media interest because the very nature of the relationship is such and I think we will deal with it. But, I do want to say it will be there for a multilateral event, I mean I am not going there to discuss India-Pakistan relations. I am going there to be a good member of the SCO. Since I am a courteous and civil person, I will behave myself accordingly," the EAM said.

Jaishankar further added that this year's SCO summit is being hosted in Islamabad, as Pakistan, like India, recently joined the organisation. He added, "Normally, the Prime Minister goes to the high-level meeting, the heads of state, that’s in line with the tradition. It so happens that the meeting is taking place in Pakistan, because, like us, they are a relatively recent member."

During his speech, Jaishankar also appeared to indirectly criticise Pakistan, blaming it for the lack of progress in the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC).

He said, "At the moment SAARC is not moving forward, we haven't had a meeting of SAARC for a very simple reason - there is one member of SAARC who is practising cross-border terrorism at least against one more member of SAARC, maybe more... Terrorism is something which is unacceptable and despite a global view of it if one of our neighbours continues to do it - there cannot be business as usual in SAARC."

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"That's the reason why the SAARC meeting has not happened in recent years - but it doesn't mean that the regional activities have stopped. In fact, in the last 5-6 years, we have seen far more regional integration in the Indian subcontinent," he added.

India remains firm on its stance of not holding bilateral talks with Pakistan until it puts an end to cross-border terrorism.

(With inputs from agencies)

India's External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar said on Saturday (Oct 5) that there are no plans to engage in talks with Pakistan during his upcoming visit to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting.

India's External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar said on Saturday (Oct 5) that there are no plans to engage in talks with Pakistan during his upcoming visit to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting. The EAM stressed that his trip to Pakistan was purely for the SCO summit. "Yes, I am scheduled to go to Pakistan in the middle of this month and that is for the meeting of the SCO — the heads of government meeting," he said during the Sardar Patel Lecture on Governance organised by the IC Centre for Governance in New Delhi. Also read: 'Some of the women...': Trump makes tasteless joke about firefighter's wife Jaishankar also addressed the likely media attention surrounding the visit due to the nature of India-Pakistan relations. "I expect that there would be a lot of media interest because the very nature of the relationship is such and I think we will deal with it. But, I do want to say it will be there for a multilateral event, I mean I am not going there to discuss India-Pakistan relations. I am going there to be a good member of the SCO. Since I am a courteous and civil person, I will behave myself accordingly," the EAM said. Jaishankar further added that this year's SCO summit is being hosted in Islamabad, as Pakistan, like India, recently joined the organisation. He added, "Normally, the Prime Minister goes to the high-level meeting, the heads of state, that’s in line with the tradition. It so happens that the meeting is taking place in Pakistan, because, like us, they are a relatively recent member." During his speech, Jaishankar also appeared to indirectly criticise Pakistan, blaming it for the lack of progress in the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). He said, "At the moment SAARC is not moving forward, we haven't had a meeting of SAARC for a very simple reason - there is one member of SAARC who is practising cross-border terrorism at least against one more member of SAARC, maybe more... Terrorism is something which is unacceptable and despite a global view of it if one of our neighbours continues to do it - there cannot be business as usual in SAARC." Also Read: Pakistan locks down capital, suspends internet services to stop rally by Imran Khan's party supporters "That's the reason why the SAARC meeting has not happened in recent years - but it doesn't mean that the regional activities have stopped. In fact, in the last 5-6 years, we have seen far more regional integration in the Indian subcontinent," he added. India remains firm on its stance of not holding bilateral talks with Pakistan until it puts an end to cross-border terrorism. (With inputs from agencies)

EAM Jaishankar rules out bilateral talks during SCO visit to Pakistan: 'Not going there to discuss India-Pak'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi slammed the Congress party on Saturday (Oct 5) during a visit to Washim district in the Indian state of&nbsp;Maharashtra, over the recent Rs 5,600-crore&nbsp;drug seizure in Delhi. He claimed the party seeks to lead the nation's youth into drug addiction and use the proceeds to finance election campaigns.

While addressing the crowd in Maharashtra, PM Modi of&nbsp;Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)&nbsp;said, "Drugs worth thousands of crores have been recovered in Delhi. The main accused in this drug racket is a Congress leader. Congress wants to push the youth towards drugs and use that money to contest and win elections."

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Earlier in the week, Delhi Police made headlines for one of the city’s largest-ever drug busts, seizing over 560 kilograms of cocaine along with 40 kilograms of hydroponic marijuana. The total value of these drugs is estimated to be around Rs 5,600 crore.

The police operation resulted in the arrest of four individuals in Mahipalpur, South Delhi. Those apprehended include the key distributor, Tushar Goyal, along with his associates—Himanshu Kumar, Aurangzeb Siddiqui, and Bharat Kumar Jain.

According to reports, Goyal's Facebook profile includes a photo with a tiger and his bio claims he is the "chairman of Delhi Pradesh RTI Cell of DYPC, Indian Youth Congress."

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However, the Indian Youth Congress, in a statement said that Goyal had been expelled from the organisation on 17 October 2022 for engaging in activities that were against the party’s interests.

Modi urged the public to stand against what he called the "dangerous agenda" of Congress. "They (Congress) think that if we all unite, then their agenda to divide the country will fail," he said.

The Prime Minister also expressed that the Congress party’s attitude has always been alien. "Just like the British rule, the Congress family also does not view Dalits, backward communities, and tribals as their equals," he said.

During the event, PM Modi inaugurated a number of significant projects, including those aimed at agriculture and animal husbandry, with a combined value of about Rs 23,300 crore. Among these initiatives, he launched 9,200 Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), collectively worth Rs 1,300 crore, aimed at improving the lives of farmers.

(With inputs from agencies)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi slammed the Congress party on Saturday (Oct 5) during a visit to Washim district in the Indian state of Maharashtra, over the recent Rs 5,600-crore drug seizure in Delhi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi slammed the Congress party on Saturday (Oct 5) during a visit to Washim district in the Indian state of Maharashtra, over the recent Rs 5,600-crore drug seizure in Delhi. He claimed the party seeks to lead the nation's youth into drug addiction and use the proceeds to finance election campaigns. While addressing the crowd in Maharashtra, PM Modi of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) said, "Drugs worth thousands of crores have been recovered in Delhi. The main accused in this drug racket is a Congress leader. Congress wants to push the youth towards drugs and use that money to contest and win elections." Also read: IndiGo suffers outage: Website and booking system affected. Details Earlier in the week, Delhi Police made headlines for one of the city’s largest-ever drug busts, seizing over 560 kilograms of cocaine along with 40 kilograms of hydroponic marijuana. The total value of these drugs is estimated to be around Rs 5,600 crore. The police operation resulted in the arrest of four individuals in Mahipalpur, South Delhi. Those apprehended include the key distributor, Tushar Goyal, along with his associates—Himanshu Kumar, Aurangzeb Siddiqui, and Bharat Kumar Jain. According to reports, Goyal's Facebook profile includes a photo with a tiger and his bio claims he is the "chairman of Delhi Pradesh RTI Cell of DYPC, Indian Youth Congress." Also read: Haryana elections: 49.13% voter turnout recorded as of 3 pm However, the Indian Youth Congress, in a statement said that Goyal had been expelled from the organisation on 17 October 2022 for engaging in activities that were against the party’s interests. Modi urged the public to stand against what he called the "dangerous agenda" of Congress. "They (Congress) think that if we all unite, then their agenda to divide the country will fail," he said. The Prime Minister also expressed that the Congress party’s attitude has always been alien. "Just like the British rule, the Congress family also does not view Dalits, backward communities, and tribals as their equals," he said. During the event, PM Modi inaugurated a number of significant projects, including those aimed at agriculture and animal husbandry, with a combined value of about Rs 23,300 crore. Among these initiatives, he launched 9,200 Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), collectively worth Rs 1,300 crore, aimed at improving the lives of farmers. (With inputs from agencies)

PM Modi slams Congress over Delhi drug bust, claims party is pushing youth into addiction

Indian airline IndiGo was suffering from a massive slowdown on Saturday (Oct 5). A major technical glitch has forced people to stand in long queues at airport check-in counters. People are also facing difficulties in booking tickets.

The issue started around 12:30 pm (local time), and the airline confirmed it in a social media post about an hour later.

The airline reported on its X handle that it was "experiencing a temporary system slowdown" across its network. Its "website and booking system" have been affected, it said.&nbsp;

"We are currently experiencing a temporary system slowdown across our network, affecting our website and booking system," the airline said in a statement.

It added that the issue might lead to more wait times while checking in.

"As a result, customers may face increased wait times, including slower check-ins and longer queues at the airport."

Indigo said&nbsp;that it is working to restore the services fully quickly.

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Indian airline IndiGo was suffering from a massive slowdown on Saturday (Oct 5). A major technical glitch has forced people to stand in long queues at airport check-in counters.

Indian airline IndiGo was suffering from a massive slowdown on Saturday (Oct 5). A major technical glitch has forced people to stand in long queues at airport check-in counters. People are also facing difficulties in booking tickets. The issue started around 12:30 pm (local time), and the airline confirmed it in a social media post about an hour later. The airline reported on its X handle that it was "experiencing a temporary system slowdown" across its network. Its "website and booking system" have been affected, it said. "We are currently experiencing a temporary system slowdown across our network, affecting our website and booking system," the airline said in a statement. It added that the issue might lead to more wait times while checking in. "As a result, customers may face increased wait times, including slower check-ins and longer queues at the airport." Indigo said that it is working to restore the services fully quickly. #6ETravelAdvisory : We are currently experiencing a temporary system slowdown across our network, affecting our website and booking system. As a result, customers may face increased wait times, including slower check-ins and longer queues at the airport. (1/3) — IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) October 5, 2024 × "Our airport team is available and fully dedicated to assisting everyone and ensuring a smooth journey. Be assured, we are working diligently to restore stability and normalcy as quickly as possible," it said in the statement.

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As voting for the single-phase assembly elections in the Indian state of Haryana began on Saturday (Oct 5), prominent industrialist and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Naveen Jindal arrived at a polling booth in Kurukshetra on a horse to cast his vote.

As voting for the single-phase assembly elections in the Indian state of Haryana began on Saturday (Oct 5), prominent industrialist and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Naveen Jindal arrived at a polling booth in Kurukshetra on a horse to cast his vote. Visuals from the news agency ANI showed Jindal surrounded by people as he arrived at the polling booth. "Sabka apna apna style hai," (every person has their style -of arriving at the booth) a person from the crowd could be heard saying. Click here to follow all updates on the Haryana assembly polls Here's a look at the video: #WATCH | Haryana: BJP MP Naveen Jindal reached a polling station in Kurukshetra on a horse. #HaryanaAssemblyElection2024 pic.twitter.com/rEaT5gz2KI — ANI (@ANI) October 5, 2024 × 'Use your vote correctly' Before casting his vote, Jindal had posted a video on X where he urged voters to definitely vote in the October 5 assembly elections in the state. "Every single vote of all of you decides the future of our state. Voting is not only your right but also your responsibility," Jindal said. "Use your vote correctly, definitely vote and play your important role in building a strong, prosperous and happy Haryana," he added. हरियाणा के मेरे प्रिय साथियों, आप सभी का एक एक वोट हमारे प्रदेश का भविष्य तय करता है। मतदान न केवल आपका अधिकार है, बल्कि आपकी ज़िम्मेदारी भी है। अपने मत का सही उपयोग करें, मतदान अवश्य करें और एक सशक्त, समृद्ध और खुशहाल हरियाणा के निर्माण में अपनी महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाएं। pic.twitter.com/X8DjnTz7X2 — Naveen Jindal (@MPNaveenJindal) October 5, 2024 × Jindal was earlier a lawmaker of the Congress party and joined the BJP on March 24 this year. He contested as a BJP candidate in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. A look at the Kurukshetra district A total of 43 candidates are contesting elections in Haryana's Kurukshetra. The district has four assembly segments- Ladwa, Thanesar, Pehowa and Shahabad. Some of the top contenders in Kurukshetra are current Chief Minister and BJP leader Nayab Singh Saini (contesting from Ladwa), Congress leader Mewa Singh (contesting from Ladwa), Congress candidate Mandeep Chatha (contesting from Pehowa segment), and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Krishan Bajaj (contesting from Thanesar). More than 773,000 voters are eligible to vote from Kurukshetra. (With inputs from agencies)

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