There have been Espionage tremors in a key Indian government Department. An employee of India's Ministry of Finance has been arrested on the charges of spying. He's accused of supplying secret and classified documents to Pakistan. Authorities arrested accused Naveen Pal in the northern Indian city of Ghaziabad next to Delhi.

Finance ministry employee arrested for spying

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<p><strong>IND vs WI 1st test LIVE:&nbsp;</strong>Team India will play against the West Indies in two Tests, three ODIs, and five T20Is in their month-long Caribbean tour. The red-ball games will commence on Wednesday, July 12. The Men in Blue will be back on the field after a month since the World Test Championship (WTC) final debacle. However, Team India seek&nbsp;to make the most out of their tour as the new WTC cycle will begin, and the two-time finalists will be raring to go.</p>

<p>BCCI has made significant changes to the team by giving Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad their maiden call-ups. Cheteshwar Pujara and Umesh Yadav are no longer part of the squad. Ajinkya Rahane, the best batter in the WTC final, will be the vice-captain of Team India for the India vs West Indies series.</p>

<p>West Indies lost to South Africa in a Test series. The national team hasn't had a great run since they failed to qualify for Super 12 in T20 World Cup in 2022 and now the ODI World Cup in 2023. Thus, the upcoming series is crucial for both teams.</p>

<h2><strong>IND vs WI Live Streaming</strong></h2>

<p><strong>How to watch IND vs WI LIVE in India?</strong></p>

<p>FanCode and JioCinema will telecast the upcoming India vs West Indies Test series on their app and website starting Wednesday, July 12. India's public broadcaster Doordarshan (DD), India's public broadcaster, will also live stream the IND vs WI matches. Furthermore, people with Disney+ Hotstar subscriptions can watch the matches on their devices.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Here's a full list of the television broadcasters.&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>India: DD Sports, JioCinema, FanCode, Disney+ Hotstar</p>

<p>Africa: SuperSport App &amp; Website.</p>

<p>United States: Willow TV, Disney+ Hostar, ESPN+</p>

<p>United Kingdom: Sky Sports Cricket</p>

<p>Australia: FoxSport App &amp; Website</p>

<p>Sri Lanka: DialogTV, PeoT</p>

<p>Bangladesh: GaziTV</p>

<p>Caribbean: Flow Sports</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

<p>Here's everything you need to know about the live-streaming details of the upcoming matches between India and West Indies.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>IND vs WI Test Series Full Schedule</strong></h2>

<p><strong>Wednesday, July 12 - Sunday, Jul 16</strong></p>

<p>1st Test - India vs West Indies, Windsor Park, Dominica, 07:30 PM IST</p>

<p><strong>Thursday, July 20 - Monday, July 24</strong></p>

<p>2nd Test - India vs West Indies, Queen's Park Oval, Trinidad, 07:30 PM IST<strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<h2><strong>IND Vs WI Test Head-to-Head Stats</strong></h2>

<p>India and West Indies have locked horns in 98 matches in the history of Test cricket. India has emerged victorious in 22 games, while West Indies have won 30 matches. The 46 draws highlight the competitive nature of their encounters in Test cricket.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>IND vs WI Test Series Full Squad</strong></h2>

<p><strong>India</strong></p>

<p>Rohit Sharma (C), Ajinkya Rahane (VC), KS Bharat (WK), Ishan Kishan (WK), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Mukesh Kumar, Axar Patel, Navdeep Saini, Mohammed Siraj, Shardul Thakur, Jaydev Unadkat</p>

<p><strong>West Indies</strong></p>

<p>Kraigg Brathwaite (C), Jermaine Blackwood (VC), Joshua Da Silva (WK), Alick Athanaze, Rahkeem Cornwall, Shannon Gabriel, Jason Holder, Alzarri Joseph, Raymon Reifer, Kemar Roach, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Kirk McKenzie, Jomel Warrican</p>

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IND vs WI 1st test LIVE: Team India will play against the West Indies in two Tests, three ODIs, and five T20Is in their month-long Caribbean tour. The red-ball games will commence on Wednesday, July 12.

IND vs WI 1st test LIVE: Team India will play against the West Indies in two Tests, three ODIs, and five T20Is in their month-long Caribbean tour. The red-ball games will commence on Wednesday, July 12. The Men in Blue will be back on the field after a month since the World Test Championship (WTC) final debacle. However, Team India seek to make the most out of their tour as the new WTC cycle will begin, and the two-time finalists will be raring to go. BCCI has made significant changes to the team by giving Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad their maiden call-ups. Cheteshwar Pujara and Umesh Yadav are no longer part of the squad. Ajinkya Rahane, the best batter in the WTC final, will be the vice-captain of Team India for the India vs West Indies series. West Indies lost to South Africa in a Test series. The national team hasn't had a great run since they failed to qualify for Super 12 in T20 World Cup in 2022 and now the ODI World Cup in 2023. Thus, the upcoming series is crucial for both teams. IND vs WI Live Streaming How to watch IND vs WI LIVE in India? FanCode and JioCinema will telecast the upcoming India vs West Indies Test series on their app and website starting Wednesday, July 12. India's public broadcaster Doordarshan (DD), India's public broadcaster, will also live stream the IND vs WI matches. Furthermore, people with Disney+ Hotstar subscriptions can watch the matches on their devices. Here's a full list of the television broadcasters. India: DD Sports, JioCinema, FanCode, Disney+ Hotstar Africa: SuperSport App & Website. United States: Willow TV, Disney+ Hostar, ESPN+ United Kingdom: Sky Sports Cricket Australia: FoxSport App & Website Sri Lanka: DialogTV, PeoT Bangladesh: GaziTV Caribbean: Flow Sports (With inputs from agencies) Here's everything you need to know about the live-streaming details of the upcoming matches between India and West Indies. IND vs WI Test Series Full Schedule Wednesday, July 12 - Sunday, Jul 16 1st Test - India vs West Indies, Windsor Park, Dominica, 07:30 PM IST Thursday, July 20 - Monday, July 24 2nd Test - India vs West Indies, Queen's Park Oval, Trinidad, 07:30 PM IST IND Vs WI Test Head-to-Head Stats India and West Indies have locked horns in 98 matches in the history of Test cricket. India has emerged victorious in 22 games, while West Indies have won 30 matches. The 46 draws highlight the competitive nature of their encounters in Test cricket. IND vs WI Test Series Full Squad India Rohit Sharma (C), Ajinkya Rahane (VC), KS Bharat (WK), Ishan Kishan (WK), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Mukesh Kumar, Axar Patel, Navdeep Saini, Mohammed Siraj, Shardul Thakur, Jaydev Unadkat West Indies Kraigg Brathwaite (C), Jermaine Blackwood (VC), Joshua Da Silva (WK), Alick Athanaze, Rahkeem Cornwall, Shannon Gabriel, Jason Holder, Alzarri Joseph, Raymon Reifer, Kemar Roach, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Kirk McKenzie, Jomel Warrican WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Roundup of all the market action around the world: Asia-Pacific markets are trading mixed ahead of key inflation data. This is expected out of India and the US later today. Economists polled by Reuters expect the US inflation rate for June to fall.

Global markets mixed ahead of key inflation data, US indices gain, gold prices rise

The crafts from the Kashmir valley are famous across the world to give further impetus to this, the crafts industry's young artists and the designers are incorporating new designs and techniques to create unique art pieces.

India: Artisans innovate to keep craftsmanship alive

<p>Major accounting firms are increasing their investments in new facilities in smaller Indian cities as the demand for cheaper back-office operations rises, and these towns move up the economic value chain. Traditionally, multinational corporations have established operational centers in India's largest metropolises, such as Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru, due to the availability of a large, low-cost talent pool, especially in the field of information technology. However, the sector has experienced a slowdown in global demand for software and encountered challenges in big urban centers, including rising costs, high attrition rates, and difficulties in getting workers back to the office after the pandemic.</p>

<p>According to a report by Ernst &amp; Young cited by Reuters, multinationals are now expected to establish 'global capability centers' in tier-2 cities like Jaipur, Vadodara, Kochi, and Chandigarh. By 2030, the number of such centers is projected to reach 2,400, creating 2.6 million jobs and contributing over $100 billion to the Indian economy. This shift means professionals can expect more opportunities and potentially higher salaries in these smaller cities. Factors such as rising wages, declining accounting graduates in developed countries due to the pandemic, and visa restrictions have positioned India as a global hub for business services, including taxation, data analytics, cybersecurity, and customer management. India has doubled its share in global services trade to over 4 per cent from 2 per cent in 2005, making it one of the world's leading exporters of services, as the World Trade Organization estimated.</p>

<p><strong>Smaller cities and their untapped potential</strong></p>

<p>Large accounting firms are seizing the opportunity to tap into the talent pool and competitive advantages offered by these smaller Indian cities. Deloitte, which already employs over 100,000 people in India, plans to hire an additional 50,000 staff members within the next three years and expand its presence in new locations. Similarly, KPMG aims to hire over 20,000 employees over the same period. PwC hired approximately 12,500 professionals in the last fiscal year and expects to hire a similar number this year. The move by these accounting giants is expected to provide relief to the labor market, which has experienced slower hiring in the manufacturing and IT sectors due to global growth concerns.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set a target of $400 billion for service exports in the current fiscal year, representing a 25 per cent increase from the previous year. Sunil Talati, president of the government-aided Services Export Promotion Council, believes that total services exports could surpass goods exports within the next five years, reaching $750 billion. Cities like Bhubaneswar in the eastern state of Odisha have witnessed the opening of offices by Deloitte, PwC, and IBM to cater to Indian and global clients.</p>

<p>The establishment of these new offices in smaller cities has not only provided employment opportunities but also stimulated other sectors. Educational institutions have introduced new courses to meet the demand, while property developers have launched building projects. Additionally, the demand for office space in smaller cities has surged, resulting in a rent increase of up to 10 per cent, as reported by Knight Frank consultancy.</p>

<p>Multinational and domestic accounting firms follow suit by moving their operations to smaller towns and increasing wages to retain skilled employees. Shortages of certified accounting professionals have been observed, prompting firms to adapt to the changing landscape and open offices in these emerging cities.</p>

<p>The trend of major accounting firms investing in smaller Indian cities signifies a significant shift in the country's business landscape. These cities are now being recognized for their potential in offering cost-effective solutions and a talented workforce, attracting global players and driving economic growth in previously untapped regions.</p>

<p><em>(With Inputs from Reuters)</em></p>


Major accounting firms are increasing their investments in new facilities in smaller Indian cities as the demand for cheaper back-office operations rises, and these towns move up the economic value chain.

Major accounting firms are increasing their investments in new facilities in smaller Indian cities as the demand for cheaper back-office operations rises, and these towns move up the economic value chain. Traditionally, multinational corporations have established operational centers in India's largest metropolises, such as Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru, due to the availability of a large, low-cost talent pool, especially in the field of information technology. However, the sector has experienced a slowdown in global demand for software and encountered challenges in big urban centers, including rising costs, high attrition rates, and difficulties in getting workers back to the office after the pandemic. According to a report by Ernst & Young cited by Reuters, multinationals are now expected to establish 'global capability centers' in tier-2 cities like Jaipur, Vadodara, Kochi, and Chandigarh. By 2030, the number of such centers is projected to reach 2,400, creating 2.6 million jobs and contributing over $100 billion to the Indian economy. This shift means professionals can expect more opportunities and potentially higher salaries in these smaller cities. Factors such as rising wages, declining accounting graduates in developed countries due to the pandemic, and visa restrictions have positioned India as a global hub for business services, including taxation, data analytics, cybersecurity, and customer management. India has doubled its share in global services trade to over 4 per cent from 2 per cent in 2005, making it one of the world's leading exporters of services, as the World Trade Organization estimated. Smaller cities and their untapped potential Large accounting firms are seizing the opportunity to tap into the talent pool and competitive advantages offered by these smaller Indian cities. Deloitte, which already employs over 100,000 people in India, plans to hire an additional 50,000 staff members within the next three years and expand its presence in new locations. Similarly, KPMG aims to hire over 20,000 employees over the same period. PwC hired approximately 12,500 professionals in the last fiscal year and expects to hire a similar number this year. The move by these accounting giants is expected to provide relief to the labor market, which has experienced slower hiring in the manufacturing and IT sectors due to global growth concerns. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set a target of $400 billion for service exports in the current fiscal year, representing a 25 per cent increase from the previous year. Sunil Talati, president of the government-aided Services Export Promotion Council, believes that total services exports could surpass goods exports within the next five years, reaching $750 billion. Cities like Bhubaneswar in the eastern state of Odisha have witnessed the opening of offices by Deloitte, PwC, and IBM to cater to Indian and global clients. The establishment of these new offices in smaller cities has not only provided employment opportunities but also stimulated other sectors. Educational institutions have introduced new courses to meet the demand, while property developers have launched building projects. Additionally, the demand for office space in smaller cities has surged, resulting in a rent increase of up to 10 per cent, as reported by Knight Frank consultancy. Multinational and domestic accounting firms follow suit by moving their operations to smaller towns and increasing wages to retain skilled employees. Shortages of certified accounting professionals have been observed, prompting firms to adapt to the changing landscape and open offices in these emerging cities. The trend of major accounting firms investing in smaller Indian cities signifies a significant shift in the country's business landscape. These cities are now being recognized for their potential in offering cost-effective solutions and a talented workforce, attracting global players and driving economic growth in previously untapped regions. (With Inputs from Reuters)

Urbanisation reversed: Why major accounting firms are ditching India's metropolises

The Western Himalayan Region, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh will experience isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall on Monday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Due to damage to a part of the Jammu-Srinagar Highway near Ramban, the Amarnath Yatra was postponed from Jammu for a third day in a row on Monday. Due to heavy rain and landslides, the yatra was put on hold on Friday.

Amarnath Yatra pilgrims brave weather, reach base camps

Monsoon's fury over the weekend has had a devastating impact across North India. As many as 22 people have been killed in landslides or rain-related incidents. A yellow alert has been issued in Delhi for the next 24 hours and an orange alert has been issued for Haryana. The situation is tense over 38 National Disaster Response Force team members have been deployed in the Indian states of Punjab, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh to carry out rescue operations. The weather body has issued an alert for the national capital for a flood-like situation as the river Yamuna has now breached the warning mark.

IMD warns Delhi of flood-like situation

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<p>In a seal of approval on India's growth story, investment bank Goldman Sachs has said the country is poised to become the world's second-largest economy by 2075, surpassing the likes of Japan, Germany and the United States.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The recent report states that favourable demographics, innovation and technology, higher capital investment and rising worker productivity will drive India's growth. Currently, India is ranked the world's fifth-largest economy, trailing Germany, Japan, China and the US.</p>

<p>“Over the next two decades, the dependency ratio of India will be one of the lowest among regional economies,” said Goldman Sachs Research’s India economist, Santanu Sengupta.</p>

<p>“India has made more progress in innovation and technology than some may realise. Yes, the country has demographics on its side, but that’s not going to be the only driver of GDP. Innovation and increasing worker productivity are going to be important for the world’s fifth-biggest economy. In technical terms, that means greater output for each unit of labour and capital in India’s economy," said Sengupta.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The report highlighted the Indian government's focus on infrastructure development in terms of roads, railways and other metrics may very well drive the growth locomotive. It argued that the time was ripe for the private sector to take the plunge and create capacity in manufacturing and services in order to generate more jobs and absorb the large labour force.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The only concern that may stall India's growth would be if the labour force participation rate does not increase as projected, the report states.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The labour force participation rate in India has declined over the last 15 years," it noted, adding, "If you have more opportunities - especially for women because the women’s labour force participation rate is significantly lower than men’s - you can shore up your labour force participation rate, which can further increase your potential growth."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/foxconn-pulls-out-of-195bn-semiconductor-plant-in-india-minister-says-wont-impact-fab-goals-613964"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Foxconn pulls out of $19.5bn semiconductor deal in India, minister says ‘won’t impact fab goals’</strong></a></p>

<p>Net exports have also had a negative impact on India's growth but the report took an optimistic view and said the service exports had been&nbsp;cushioning current account balances.</p>

<h2><strong>India has age by its side</strong></h2>

<p>According to a&nbsp;<em>Time Magazine</em>&nbsp;report, nearly half the population of India (650 million people) is below the age of 25 - meaning the country won't be hitting its peak until 2065.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Adults aged 65 and older comprise only seven per cent of the population compared with 14 per cent in China and 18 per cent in the US. The share of Indians who are 65 and older is likely to remain under 20 per cent until 2063 and will not approach 30 per cent until 2100, under the UN’s medium variant projections.</p>

<p>The Goldman report is batting for this demography to come good which may propel India beyond the US, one of the biggest superpowers of the century gone by.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The report, released on the same day it was announced that the Foxconn-Vedanta mega semiconductor production facility was off the table may come as a booster shot of confidence for the Indian&nbsp;government.&nbsp;</p>

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In a seal of approval on India's growth story, investment bank Goldman Sachs has said the country is poised to become the world's second-largest economy by 2075, surpassing the likes of Japan, Germany and the United States.

In a seal of approval on India's growth story, investment bank Goldman Sachs has said the country is poised to become the world's second-largest economy by 2075, surpassing the likes of Japan, Germany and the United States. The recent report states that favourable demographics, innovation and technology, higher capital investment and rising worker productivity will drive India's growth. Currently, India is ranked the world's fifth-largest economy, trailing Germany, Japan, China and the US. “Over the next two decades, the dependency ratio of India will be one of the lowest among regional economies,” said Goldman Sachs Research’s India economist, Santanu Sengupta. “India has made more progress in innovation and technology than some may realise. Yes, the country has demographics on its side, but that’s not going to be the only driver of GDP. Innovation and increasing worker productivity are going to be important for the world’s fifth-biggest economy. In technical terms, that means greater output for each unit of labour and capital in India’s economy," said Sengupta. The report highlighted the Indian government's focus on infrastructure development in terms of roads, railways and other metrics may very well drive the growth locomotive. It argued that the time was ripe for the private sector to take the plunge and create capacity in manufacturing and services in order to generate more jobs and absorb the large labour force. WATCH | India: Leading light of the global economy, to replace China as World's growth engine × The risks associated The only concern that may stall India's growth would be if the labour force participation rate does not increase as projected, the report states. “The labour force participation rate in India has declined over the last 15 years," it noted, adding, "If you have more opportunities - especially for women because the women’s labour force participation rate is significantly lower than men’s - you can shore up your labour force participation rate, which can further increase your potential growth." Also read | Foxconn pulls out of $19.5bn semiconductor deal in India, minister says ‘won’t impact fab goals’ Net exports have also had a negative impact on India's growth but the report took an optimistic view and said the service exports had been cushioning current account balances. India has age by its side According to a Time Magazine report, nearly half the population of India (650 million people) is below the age of 25 - meaning the country won't be hitting its peak until 2065. Adults aged 65 and older comprise only seven per cent of the population compared with 14 per cent in China and 18 per cent in the US. The share of Indians who are 65 and older is likely to remain under 20 per cent until 2063 and will not approach 30 per cent until 2100, under the UN’s medium variant projections. The Goldman report is batting for this demography to come good which may propel India beyond the US, one of the biggest superpowers of the century gone by. The report, released on the same day it was announced that the Foxconn-Vedanta mega semiconductor production facility was off the table may come as a booster shot of confidence for the Indian government. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

India to overtake US to become second-largest economy by 2075: Report

India is strengthening its military muscle. Enlocking a multi-billion-dollar defence deal with US. India is shifting its focus towards the West. One of the highlights of PM Modi's recent visit to the U.S. was New Delhi's multi-billion-dollar defence deal. The recent deal is not primarily aimed at shifting reliance on Russian defence equipment or aligning with the West. Instead, analysts emphasise that India’s focus is on developing its own domestic weapons industry.

Why US military deals are not enough to wean India off Russian arms yet

India aims for the moon again. ISRO is all set for the launch of Chandrayaan-3. The Chandrayaan-3 is set for a launch on July 14. However, there is a slight change in plans. Instead of a success-based design like in Chandrayaan-2. ISRO opts for a failure-based design. But what's the reason?

Why ISRO opted for a 'failure-based design' in Chandrayaan-3

India is projected to surpass the United States as the world's third-largest economy by 2075. India's economic rise is driven by its booming population and advancements in technology, which position the country to challenge the global economic status quo.

India's growing global influence: on the path to become second-largest economy

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is leaving no stone unturned in its efforts to return to the Moon with Chandrayaan-3. The launch from SDSC is slated for July 14th at 2:35 PM. The lunar spacecraft's payload fairing has been mounted on the LVM-3 as well as the satellite launch vehicle that will deliver it to the moon's orbit.

India's ambitious Lunar Mission

In a groundbreaking move the Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has introduced a draft regulation that gives debit credit and prepaid cardholders the freedom to choose the Preferred Card Network. This regulation challenges the existing properties where current Network options are predetermined by agreements between the issuers and even networks. The RBI aims to promote customer choice and flexibility enhancing competition in the credit card markets.

RBI is transforming India's credit card industry by promoting customer choice and flexibility

Maldives foreign minister Abdullah Shahid has met his Indian counterpart Dr Jaishankar in New Delhi. They held discussions on bilateral regional and international issues of mutual interest the Maldive's top Diplomat is on a two-day visit to India.

Maldives FM Abdullah Shahid on a two-day India visit

Sheikh Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, the secretary general of the Muslim World League (MWL), visited Ajit Doval, the national security adviser, on Monday in Delhi. He stated that Indian Muslims are proud of their identity and Constitution during a gathering at the India-Islamic Cultural Centre. According to Abdulkarim Al-Issa, he has heard a lot about Indian knowledge and is aware of its significant contributions to humanity. Earlier in the day, a team from the Muslim World League headed by Sheikh Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-issa, Chairman of the Organisation of Muslim Scholars, and MWL Secretary-General, arrived in New Delhi. The delegation arrived as a result of an official invitation from the Indian government.

Al-Issa: We appreciate the long history and diversity of India

Bloomberg cited unnamed sources familiar with the situation when it stated that the Tata Group is close to reaching an agreement to buy an Apple supplier's facility in Karnataka, which might enable it to become the first Indian company to manufacture iPhones.

Indian conglomerate Tata enters iPhone assembly business

Major parts of North India have reported loss of life and property due to relentless rains. More death and destruction was reported on Monday from many parts of the region. Torrential rains have killed at least 42 people in the last 72 hours.

Indian PM Modi speaks with Himachal Pradesh CM ahead of intense rainfall | WION Climate Tracker

Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid is in India for a two-day visit. During this visit, he will review bilateral relations and international issues of mutual interest with his counterpart, S Jaishankar.

Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid arrives for two-day visit in India, to meet S Jaishankar

India is set to acquire 26 Rafale-M fighter jets and 3 attack submarines from France. PM Modi is set for his two-day visit to France and will hold talks with President Macron. How will France bolster the Indian Navy? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: India to acquire 26 Rafale-M jets from France

On July 8, Toronto & London witnessed Pro-Khalistan rallies outside Indian missions. Why are Canada & the UK letting anti-India sentiments thrive? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Why is the West letting Khalistan rallies take place?

India is all set to sign a deal for the purchase of the Naval version of the Rafale Fighter Jets from France. According to the reports, India is planning to procure 26 Rafale naval jets also known as Rafale M from France. Latest batch of Rafale jets will include 22 single-seated Rafale Marine aircraft along with four trainer aircraft.

Major boost to Indian Navy: India to buy 26 Rafale M from France | WION Newspoint

In a span of 11 months, three US navy ships have visited a privately-owned Indian shipyard for repair. Taking the India-US strategic partnership forward, the US Navy's seventh fleet has signed a five-year pact for ship repairs with a shipyard owned by Indian firm.

US Navy signs first ship repair pact in India, a step ahead for India-US partnership

<p>Floods and landslides triggered by heavy monsoon rains have left several dead will tens of millions affected in northern India. While the capital New Delhi received the most rainfall in decades over the weekend, the hill state of Himachal Pradesh remains worst-affected where landslides have swept away homes and blocked hundreds of roads.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to official data released by the Indian Meteorological Department, the monsoon rains across India this year have been nearly two per cent more than normal for this period.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Himachal Pradesh rains: Heavy destruction due to landslides</strong></h2>

<p>The torrential rainfall has resulted in massive loss of public and private property. Visuals on social media showed houses being swept away due to dangerously high levels of water bodies.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The crucial Kullu-Manali road, typically a spot of solitude to the seekers and wanderers from urban dwellings of the world's fifth largest economy, was blocked due to heavy rainfall and landslide.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In Thunag area of Mandi district, soul-shaking visuals from a location showed a barrage of mud and wood pouring through a rural residential area, dangerously sweeping away a house.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">A flash flood triggered bu a cloudburst hit Thunag in Mandi today.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/himachal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#himachal</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HimachalPradesh?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HimachalPradesh</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Monsoon2023?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Monsoon2023</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/flood?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#flood</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/flashflood?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#flashflood</a> <a href="https://t.co/MQaDPYTPyh">pic.twitter.com/MQaDPYTPyh</a></p>
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<p>It couldn't be confirmed if there were any residents inside the house that was seen being swept away.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A section of National Highway 3 was washed away by the overflowing Beas river in Kullu.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>For the immediate future, moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied with thunderstorms is "very likely" to continue in the districts of Bilaspur, Solan, Shimla, Sirmaur, Una, Hamirpur, Mandi and Kullu at most places and very heavy rainfall is likely to occur at isolated places. "Light to moderate rainfall is likely to occur at a few places in the rest of the districts," an IMD forecast said.</p>

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<p>So far, 54 deaths have been recorded across Himachal Pradesh due to rain-related incidents, reports said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Solan district received 135 mm of rain on Sunday, breaking a 50-year-old record of 105 mm of rain in a day in 1971, while Una received the highest rainfall after 1993.</p>

<h2><strong>North India rains: Schools closed in Delhi, alert issued in Western UP, Punjab and Haryana</strong></h2>

<p>In Delhi,&nbsp;schools will remain closed on Monday&nbsp;due to incessant rains in Delhi. Meanwhile, in the Ghaziabad suburb of the National Capital Region, July 10 and July 11 have been declared as holidays in the schools. A heavy rain alert has been issued for&nbsp;&nbsp;12 districts in Western Uttar Pradesh, namely, Sambhal, Saharanpur, Noida, Ghaziabad, Baghpat, Barelli, Muzaffarnagar, Kasganj, Aligarh, Badaun and Rampur.&nbsp;<br />
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The IMD has forecast light to moderate rain in most places and "heavy to very heavy" rainfall at isolated places in Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh till July 10.</p>

<p>The monsoon constitutes nearly two-thirds of the annual rainfall in the Indian subcontinent.</p>

<p>The rainfall varies considerably. However, scientists say that climate change is making the monsoon stronger, and destruction due to heavy rainfall more frequent.</p>

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Floods and landslides triggered by heavy monsoon rains have left several dead will tens of millions affected in northern India. While the capital New Delhi received the most rainfall in decades over the weekend, the hill state of Himachal Pradesh remains worst-affected where landslides have swept away homes and blocked hundreds of roads.

Floods and landslides triggered by heavy monsoon rains have left several dead will tens of millions affected in northern India. While the capital New Delhi received the most rainfall in decades over the weekend, the hill state of Himachal Pradesh remains worst-affected where landslides have swept away homes and blocked hundreds of roads. According to official data released by the Indian Meteorological Department, the monsoon rains across India this year have been nearly two per cent more than normal for this period. Himachal Pradesh rains: Heavy destruction due to landslides The torrential rainfall has resulted in massive loss of public and private property. Visuals on social media showed houses being swept away due to dangerously high levels of water bodies. Gandhi Nagar Kullu Himachal Pradesh pic.twitter.com/FNiBfml9IJ — Go Himachal (@GoHimachal_) July 9, 2023 × The crucial Kullu-Manali road, typically a spot of solitude to the seekers and wanderers from urban dwellings of the world's fifth largest economy, was blocked due to heavy rainfall and landslide. In Thunag area of Mandi district, soul-shaking visuals from a location showed a barrage of mud and wood pouring through a rural residential area, dangerously sweeping away a house. A flash flood triggered bu a cloudburst hit Thunag in Mandi today.#himachal #HimachalPradesh #Monsoon2023 #flood #flashflood pic.twitter.com/MQaDPYTPyh — WildCone (@thewildcone) July 9, 2023 × It couldn't be confirmed if there were any residents inside the house that was seen being swept away. A section of National Highway 3 was washed away by the overflowing Beas river in Kullu. #WATCH | Portion of National Highway 3 washed away by overflowing Beas river in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh pic.twitter.com/c8gRsvSkt5 — ANI (@ANI) July 9, 2023 × For the immediate future, moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied with thunderstorms is "very likely" to continue in the districts of Bilaspur, Solan, Shimla, Sirmaur, Una, Hamirpur, Mandi and Kullu at most places and very heavy rainfall is likely to occur at isolated places. "Light to moderate rainfall is likely to occur at a few places in the rest of the districts," an IMD forecast said. Also read | Heavy rains trigger flash floods, landslides in Himachal Pradesh So far, 54 deaths have been recorded across Himachal Pradesh due to rain-related incidents, reports said. Solan district received 135 mm of rain on Sunday, breaking a 50-year-old record of 105 mm of rain in a day in 1971, while Una received the highest rainfall after 1993. North India rains: Schools closed in Delhi, alert issued in Western UP, Punjab and Haryana In Delhi, schools will remain closed on Monday due to incessant rains in Delhi. Meanwhile, in the Ghaziabad suburb of the National Capital Region, July 10 and July 11 have been declared as holidays in the schools. A heavy rain alert has been issued for 12 districts in Western Uttar Pradesh, namely, Sambhal, Saharanpur, Noida, Ghaziabad, Baghpat, Barelli, Muzaffarnagar, Kasganj, Aligarh, Badaun and Rampur. The IMD has forecast light to moderate rain in most places and "heavy to very heavy" rainfall at isolated places in Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh till July 10. The monsoon constitutes nearly two-thirds of the annual rainfall in the Indian subcontinent. The rainfall varies considerably. However, scientists say that climate change is making the monsoon stronger, and destruction due to heavy rainfall more frequent. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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