After his state visit to the US, the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be attending the French bastille day celebrations as the guest of honour. The invitation is being seen as a departure from tradition by the French government, as it rarely invites foreign dignitaries for its Bastille Day celebrations.

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According to a recent PwC India report, funding for Indian startups fell sharply in the January-June period, by 34%, totaling $3.8 billion. This sum represents the lowest half-yearly total seen in the previous four years. According to the survey, investors' increased prudence and lengthier due diligence procedures are on the decline as they carefully evaluate every aspect of a company before making financial commitments.

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Kia has taken the wraps off the facelifted version of its Seltos for the Indian market. The updated crossover gets slightly revised styling, a new interior, an enhanced list of features, including Level-2 ADAS, and a new & more powerful engine option. The 2023 Kia Seltos will be launched in the Indian market later this month. It is expected to be priced competitively and will continue to slug it out in the market against the likes of Hyundai Creta, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser HyRyder, Volkswagen Taigun, Skoda Kushaq and the upcoming Honda Elevate.

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Incessant downpour has disrupted life in northern India, as monsoon rears its ugly head. Over 20 people have been killed and millions displaced as several states get flooded.

Torrential rains wreak havoc in north

Washington is looking at establishing naval logistics hubs in India. These logistics centres will resupply and maintain naval ships and aircraft in the South Asia region and further strengthen US-India deep water ties.

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Indian prime minister Narendra Modi will head to France on July 13, where he is set to attend the bastille day celebrations as the guest of honour. The bilateral visit will also mark a slew of defence deals which will be signed by PM Modi.

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<p>Losar village in Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul and Spiti district experienced unexpected snowfall on Sunday, while heavy rainfall continued to affect various parts of North India.</p>

<p>Following the surprise snowfall on Sunday morning, the entire village was covered in a thick layer of snow.</p>

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<p>"Losar village received an unexpected sudden snowfall on Sunday morning as various parts of north India are affected due to heavy rainfall," officials said.</p>

<p>Earlier in the day, a flash flood and landslide occurred in Gramphu village and Chota Dharra in Lahaul and Spiti district during the early hours of Sunday.&nbsp;No casualties were reported from the incident, reported ANI.</p>

<p>On Saturday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for seven districts in Himachal Pradesh and an orange alert for three districts, anticipating heavy rainfall in the next 48 hours. The IMD also issued alerts for flash floods and landslides in the state.</p>

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<p>Bui Lal, Deputy Director of IMD Himachal Pradesh, stated that a red alert had been issued for Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Una, Hamirpur, and Bilaspur districts, with most places in the state expected to receive rainfall. An orange alert was issued for Shimla, Solan, and Sirmaur districts. A yellow alert was issued for Lahaul and Spiti districts, and the state government was provided with a forecast update regarding the situation.</p>

<h2><strong>Heavy rainfall unleashes havoc in north India</strong></h2>

<p>In the past 48 hours, the monsoon rains have caused the unfortunate loss of at least 12 lives in several cities and towns across northern India. The India Meteorological Department (IMD), responsible for monitoring weather conditions in the country, has forecasted further rainfall in the coming days.</p>

<p>Tragically, a 58-year-old woman in Delhi lost her life when her apartment's ceiling collapsed due to the heavy rains. Additionally, in Rajasthan, four individuals lost their lives in incidents directly related to the rain.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Heavy rainfall and chaos grip northern India as monsoon arrives</strong></p>

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<p>In Muzaffarnagar, a city located about 128 km from New Delhi in Uttar Pradesh state, a woman and her six-year-old daughter were killed early on Sunday morning when their house collapsed as a result of the torrential downpour.</p>

<p>Similarly, in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, three members of a family also lost their lives due to a similar incident caused by the heavy rain.</p>

<p>In Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, two Army soldiers tragically lost their lives after being swept away by flash floods yesterday. The unpredictable nature of these floods contributed to this devastating outcome.</p>

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Losar village in Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul and Spiti district experienced unexpected snowfall on Sunday, while heavy rainfall continued to affect various parts of North India.

Losar village in Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul and Spiti district experienced unexpected snowfall on Sunday, while heavy rainfall continued to affect various parts of North India. Following the surprise snowfall on Sunday morning, the entire village was covered in a thick layer of snow. Watch the video here: #WATCH | Losar village in Lahaul-Spiti district receives unexpected sudden snowfall as various parts of north India are affected due to heavy rainfall#HimachalPradesh pic.twitter.com/SZ8chFbxwt — ANI (@ANI) July 9, 2023 × "Losar village received an unexpected sudden snowfall on Sunday morning as various parts of north India are affected due to heavy rainfall," officials said. Earlier in the day, a flash flood and landslide occurred in Gramphu village and Chota Dharra in Lahaul and Spiti district during the early hours of Sunday. No casualties were reported from the incident, reported ANI. On Saturday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for seven districts in Himachal Pradesh and an orange alert for three districts, anticipating heavy rainfall in the next 48 hours. The IMD also issued alerts for flash floods and landslides in the state. Also read | Delhi schools to stay shut on Monday amid heavy rains, says CM Arvind Kejriwal Bui Lal, Deputy Director of IMD Himachal Pradesh, stated that a red alert had been issued for Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Una, Hamirpur, and Bilaspur districts, with most places in the state expected to receive rainfall. An orange alert was issued for Shimla, Solan, and Sirmaur districts. A yellow alert was issued for Lahaul and Spiti districts, and the state government was provided with a forecast update regarding the situation. Heavy rainfall unleashes havoc in north India In the past 48 hours, the monsoon rains have caused the unfortunate loss of at least 12 lives in several cities and towns across northern India. The India Meteorological Department (IMD), responsible for monitoring weather conditions in the country, has forecasted further rainfall in the coming days. Tragically, a 58-year-old woman in Delhi lost her life when her apartment's ceiling collapsed due to the heavy rains. Additionally, in Rajasthan, four individuals lost their lives in incidents directly related to the rain. Also watch | Heavy rainfall and chaos grip northern India as monsoon arrives In Muzaffarnagar, a city located about 128 km from New Delhi in Uttar Pradesh state, a woman and her six-year-old daughter were killed early on Sunday morning when their house collapsed as a result of the torrential downpour. Similarly, in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, three members of a family also lost their lives due to a similar incident caused by the heavy rain. In Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, two Army soldiers tragically lost their lives after being swept away by flash floods yesterday. The unpredictable nature of these floods contributed to this devastating outcome. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>The Indian Army, Navy and Air Force (IAF) will finally see the emergence of its full-force theatre commands and it could happen within the coming months. India’s fighting regime is set to change forever with an integrated war machine and here is India's Game Plan for future wars.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What is a theatre command?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>A theatre command is a structure designed to control all military assets in a theatre of war. This war-fighting machinery combines forces of all defence services, Army, Navy and Air Force.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Blueprint for India’s theatre commands&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Currently, India has only two tri-service commands, the Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) and the Strategic Forces Command to handle India’s nuclear assets and 17 individual service commands. Initial plans of the Indian armed forces suggest that these individual commands will be consolidated into five theatre commands: the Northern Land Theatre, Western Land Theatre, Eastern Land Theatre, Maritime Theatre Command and a Logistics Command.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Under the new structure, all theatre commanders will report directly to Chief of Defence Staff, aligning India with the practices of nations like the United States and China.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Military asset allocation&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Under the theatre commands, the military assets will be allocated as per need and operations. For example, the new MQ-9 reaper drones that India is procuring.&nbsp;</p>

<p>These will not be owned by any single theatre command or a single defence service. Instead, these assets will be a theatre resource and will shift from one to another based on the contingency.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Strategic locations&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>India will begin with three integrated theatre commands, headed by senior three-star generals of the ranks of Lt. Generals, Air Marshals and Vice Admirals or higher. These will be located in the western front with Pakistan, a maritime command in peninsular India and one command to handle the northern borders with China, where currently India has four Army and three IAF commands.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While China continues to rapidly modernise its war-fighting capabilities, India’s theatre command structure is coming into place. This is perhaps the last remaining lacuna that the Indian armed forces are now filling for a seamless coordinated approach to tackle China’s threat. With the tri-service commands in place, India will pose a three-fold threat to all its adversarial neighbours and enemies.&nbsp;</p>

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The Indian Army, Navy and Air Force (IAF) will finally see the emergence of its full-force theatre commands and it could happen within the coming months. India’s fighting regime is set to change forever with an integrated war machine and here is India's Game Plan for future wars.

The Indian Army, Navy and Air Force (IAF) will finally see the emergence of its full-force theatre commands and it could happen within the coming months. India’s fighting regime is set to change forever with an integrated war machine and here is India's Game Plan for future wars. What is a theatre command? A theatre command is a structure designed to control all military assets in a theatre of war. This war-fighting machinery combines forces of all defence services, Army, Navy and Air Force. Blueprint for India’s theatre commands Currently, India has only two tri-service commands, the Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) and the Strategic Forces Command to handle India’s nuclear assets and 17 individual service commands. Initial plans of the Indian armed forces suggest that these individual commands will be consolidated into five theatre commands: the Northern Land Theatre, Western Land Theatre, Eastern Land Theatre, Maritime Theatre Command and a Logistics Command. Under the new structure, all theatre commanders will report directly to Chief of Defence Staff, aligning India with the practices of nations like the United States and China. Also read: The truth behind America's extended defence cooperation with India Military asset allocation Under the theatre commands, the military assets will be allocated as per need and operations. For example, the new MQ-9 reaper drones that India is procuring. These will not be owned by any single theatre command or a single defence service. Instead, these assets will be a theatre resource and will shift from one to another based on the contingency. Also read: India, a NATO state? Whose gain, whose loss? Strategic locations India will begin with three integrated theatre commands, headed by senior three-star generals of the ranks of Lt. Generals, Air Marshals and Vice Admirals or higher. These will be located in the western front with Pakistan, a maritime command in peninsular India and one command to handle the northern borders with China, where currently India has four Army and three IAF commands. While China continues to rapidly modernise its war-fighting capabilities, India’s theatre command structure is coming into place. This is perhaps the last remaining lacuna that the Indian armed forces are now filling for a seamless coordinated approach to tackle China’s threat. With the tri-service commands in place, India will pose a three-fold threat to all its adversarial neighbours and enemies. Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer. 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.

India's game plan for future wars: 5 tri-service commands with Army, Navy, Air Force combined

Monsoon rains in India have caused devastation in Northern India, with landslides and heavy rainfall leading to casualties and disrupting normal life. Delhi broke a 41-year-old rainfall record, receiving 153 millimetres of rain in a single day, while Chandigarh experienced the highest-ever rainfall for the season. To know more watch this interview with the Director General of Energy & Resources Institute, Dr Vibha Dhawan.

Relentless rainfall in Delhi breaks 41-year-old record

India's Prime minister Narendra Modi will be attending the French Bastille Day Celebrations as the guest of honour. The prime minister is also expected to sign some major defence deals with the French government while there on his two-day trip. The invitation is being seen as a departure from tradition by the French government as it rarely invites foreign dignitaries for its Bastille Day Celebrations.

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<p>Al-Qaeda terrorist&nbsp;Ikramul Haque alias Abu Talha, widely described as one of 'India's most wanted', was arrested in Bangladesh along with his wife in a raid recently, Bangladesh daily Prothomalo reported. He was arrested from the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka on May 30.</p>

<h2><strong>India's 'most wanted' arrested: Who is&nbsp;Ikramul Haque alias Abu Talha?</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>He is&nbsp;the top leader of the Dawah wing of Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) and has nearly a dozen terrorism-related cases registered against him in India. A key recruiter for Al-Qaeda in the subcontinent, the members of&nbsp;Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent arrested in India have named Abu Talha as their recruiter. He is&nbsp;known as 'Maulana Sabet' within Al-Qaeda.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A Bangladeshi citizen, Talha&nbsp;entered India on a tourist visa and&nbsp;admitted himself to Deoband Seminary. He later forged an Indian identity card (Aadhaar Card)&nbsp;in the name of Noor Hossain.</p>

<p>Reports in Bangladeshi media cited CTTC officials as saying that Ikramul’s wife Faria Afrin is also a member of the women’s wing of the terror group.</p>

<h2><strong>The hunt for India's 'most wanted': How Abu Talha was arrested?</strong></h2>

<p>Talha was reportedly arrested on May 30 by Bangladesh's Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime Unit (CTTC) officials.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to a Dhaka-based intelligence source cited by Prothomalo newspaper, India’s anti-terrorism agencies had been seeking Ikramul since last year for his recruitment activities for an Al-Qaeda offshoot. Indian intelligence authorities&nbsp;discovered that Talha had escaped to Bangladesh, following which they contacted their Bangladeshi counterparts. One month before obtaining the information that Talha was one of India's 'most wanted', CTTC had detained him for similar recruitment activities for Al-Qaeda.</p>

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<p>"Ikramul Haque alias Abu Talha is the top leader of AQIS. There are at least 10 cases against him in India. He was most wanted by Indian law enforcement agencies. Recently, after some Bangladeshis were arrested as members of AQIS in Gujarat, they also named Abu Talha as a recruiter. Abu Talha along with his wife was arrested in a raid recently," the Head of Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime Unit (CTTC) of Dhaka and Additional Commissioner of DMP Asad Uz Zaman was quoted as saying by Bangla Tribune.</p>

<h2><strong>Abu Talha's arrest and crackdown on Al-Qaeda offshoot in India, Bangladesh</strong></h2>

<p>The crackdown on Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) started in India after the arrest of a Bangladesh-based terrorist&nbsp;by Assam Police in March 2022. According to sources cited by news agency ANI, the arrest was a result of several months of intelligence operations run by Assam Police going back to at least September 2021. Subsequently, there have been more than 50 arrests all across India. The latest of these was by Gujarat ATS last month where 5 AQIS operatives from Bangladesh were arrested.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;38-year-old teacher arrested for terror-related offences in Singapore</strong></p>

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<p>In October 2022, the Anti-Terrorism Squad arrested 8 AQIS members from Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh, some of them&nbsp;Bangladeshi nationals. They reportedly&nbsp;identified Inamul Haque alias Abu Talha as their top leader to Indian law enforcement agencies.</p>

<p>In May 2023, the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested 4 more AQIS members from Gujarat, all Bangladeshi citizens, who too identified Ikramul Haque, alias Abu Talha, as their recruiter.</p>

<p>Talha regularly trained and recruited members for AQIS in India and Bangladesh.<br />
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Al-Qaeda terrorist Ikramul Haque alias Abu Talha, widely described as one of 'India's most wanted', was arrested in Bangladesh along with his wife in a raid recently, Bangladesh daily Prothomalo reported. He was arrested from the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka on May 30. India's 'most wanted' arrested: Who is Ikramul Haque alias Abu Talha? He is the top leader of the Dawah wing of Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) and has nearly a dozen terrorism-related cases registered against him in India. A key recruiter for Al-Qaeda in the subcontinent, the members of Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent arrested in India have named Abu Talha as their recruiter. He is known as 'Maulana Sabet' within Al-Qaeda. A Bangladeshi citizen, Talha entered India on a tourist visa and admitted himself to Deoband Seminary. He later forged an Indian identity card (Aadhaar Card) in the name of Noor Hossain. Reports in Bangladeshi media cited CTTC officials as saying that Ikramul’s wife Faria Afrin is also a member of the women’s wing of the terror group. The hunt for India's 'most wanted': How Abu Talha was arrested? Talha was reportedly arrested on May 30 by Bangladesh's Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime Unit (CTTC) officials. According to a Dhaka-based intelligence source cited by Prothomalo newspaper, India’s anti-terrorism agencies had been seeking Ikramul since last year for his recruitment activities for an Al-Qaeda offshoot. Indian intelligence authorities discovered that Talha had escaped to Bangladesh, following which they contacted their Bangladeshi counterparts. One month before obtaining the information that Talha was one of India's 'most wanted', CTTC had detained him for similar recruitment activities for Al-Qaeda. Also read | Al-Qaeda says latest video narrated by Al-Zawahiri, deemed 'dead' for five months "Ikramul Haque alias Abu Talha is the top leader of AQIS. There are at least 10 cases against him in India. He was most wanted by Indian law enforcement agencies. Recently, after some Bangladeshis were arrested as members of AQIS in Gujarat, they also named Abu Talha as a recruiter. Abu Talha along with his wife was arrested in a raid recently," the Head of Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime Unit (CTTC) of Dhaka and Additional Commissioner of DMP Asad Uz Zaman was quoted as saying by Bangla Tribune. Abu Talha's arrest and crackdown on Al-Qaeda offshoot in India, Bangladesh The crackdown on Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) started in India after the arrest of a Bangladesh-based terrorist by Assam Police in March 2022. According to sources cited by news agency ANI, the arrest was a result of several months of intelligence operations run by Assam Police going back to at least September 2021. Subsequently, there have been more than 50 arrests all across India. The latest of these was by Gujarat ATS last month where 5 AQIS operatives from Bangladesh were arrested. Also watch | 38-year-old teacher arrested for terror-related offences in Singapore × In October 2022, the Anti-Terrorism Squad arrested 8 AQIS members from Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh, some of them Bangladeshi nationals. They reportedly identified Inamul Haque alias Abu Talha as their top leader to Indian law enforcement agencies. In May 2023, the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested 4 more AQIS members from Gujarat, all Bangladeshi citizens, who too identified Ikramul Haque, alias Abu Talha, as their recruiter. Talha regularly trained and recruited members for AQIS in India and Bangladesh. (With inputs from agencies) 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.

Al-Qaeda recruiter, 'most wanted' in India, arrested in Bangladesh

The newest offering from the Toyota-Suzuki collaboration, the Invicto, has been launched in the Indian market. It will go on sale through the premium Nexa showrooms and is the most expensive product offering from Maruti Suzuki to date. The Maruti Suzuki Invicto is the rebadged version of the Toyota Innova HyCross. Hence, it gets the same platform, powertrain, design, and features, except for a new front grille, alloy wheels and Suzuki's badging. Right now, the Maruti Suzuki Invicto doesn't have a direct rival in the Indian market, apart from its own cousin - the Toyota Innova Hycross. However, it can be compared to similarly priced three-row SUVs like the Mahindra XUV700, Scorpio N, Hyundai Alcazar and Tata Safari.

Innova-based Maruti Suzuki Invicto launched in India

Eminent Saudi scholar and the Secretary General of the influential Muslim World League Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa is paying a visit to India this week. Al-Issa is scheduled to arrive in New Delhi today and is set to chair a meeting with the country's National Security Adviser Ajit Doval.

Head of Muslim World League visits India

During his two-day visit, he is expected to carry forward the talks on a free trade deal with the UK in a statement from India's Commerce Ministry.

Indian minister Piyush Goyal to visit United Kingdom

Washington plans naval logistics hubs in India

The roadways of Delhi, the national capital of India, look as like they have been submerged in rivers due to the exceptionally high rains that were reported there along with other regions of the country. The rains were caused by the monsoon season. Heavy rains generated major traffic jams, which compelled individuals to have to crawl through the streets in order to get where they were going.

New Delhi: People, cars wade through flooded streets | India

It was yet another day of chaos in the northern regions of India as the monsoon fury raged on. 40-year-old rainfall records have been broken, and with the rain havoc come a series of localised disasters arising from a combination of infrastructural damage and Mother Nature's wrath. The northern states of Himachal Pradesh are currently bearing the brunt of it all.

India Monsoon 2023: Red alert in 5 North Indian states

The top US official for human rights issues is currently in India before travelling to Bangladesh. The Indian American diplomat who has now arrived in New Delhi after the Indian prime minister's US visit will likely focus on advanced shared solutions to global challenges. The US under secretary for civilian security, democracy, and human rights there met the Dalai Lama in New Delhi.

US special coordinator for Tibetan issues meets Dalai Lama

<p>Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra is set to travel to Sri Lanka in the coming week to make arrangements for President Ranil Wickremesinghe's visit to New Delhi on July 20, as reported by the Daily Mirror.</p>

<p>This visit will mark President Wickremesinghe's first official trip to India since assuming office last year. Notable individuals accompanying the president on the visit include Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera, Foreign Affairs Minister Ali Sabry, and Chief of President's Staff Sagala Ratnayake.</p>

<p>During the visit, President Wickremesinghe is expected to engage in bilateral discussions with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.</p>

<p>Sri Lanka's political situation remains uncertain, as President Wickremesinghe has yet to call for a general election and honour the mandate given to Gotabaya Rajapaksa until November 2024. Meanwhile, the country's economic situation likely needs some more time for improvement, especially with the upcoming release of the second tranche of a USD 2.9 billion loan package from the IMF at the end of this year, reported the Hindustan Times.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Net debtor status and external liabilities</strong></h2>

<p>Sri Lanka continues to be a net debtor country with substantial external liabilities and depleted external assets.</p>

<p>According to an IMF report, the country's net external liabilities significantly increased from an average of 51 per cent of GDP during 2017-2018 to 74 per cent of GDP in the third quarter of 2022.</p>

<p>This rise was mainly due to a surge in gross external liabilities, which increased from 64 to 86 per cent of GDP, driven by high government borrowing and significant depreciation of the rupee, particularly in 2022.</p>

<p>Gross external assets declined from 15 per cent of GDP in 2019 to 11.7 per cent of GDP in 2022.</p>

<p>Foreign Direct Investment accounted for approximately 25 per cent of the external liabilities, while other investments such as debt portfolios and bank loans accounted for about 60 per cent.</p>

<p>The government holds the majority share of the total external debt liabilities, making up 70 per cent.</p>

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<h2><strong>Debt owed to India, Japan, and China</strong></h2>

<p>During the political and economic crisis last year, India provided emergency aid to Sri Lanka, with a remaining outstanding balance of around USD 3 billion.</p>

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<p>Additionally, Sri Lanka owes significant amounts to Japan and China, particularly due to loans for infrastructure projects associated with the Rajapaksa administration, reported the Hindustan Times.</p>

<p>The terms of the agreements were changed in 2017 by Ranil Wickremesinghe, leading to the leasing of the Hambantota deep seaport to China for a duration of 99 years.</p>

<p>Furthermore, President Wickremesinghe is scheduled to travel to China in October to attend the Belt and Road Initiative and meet with President Xi Jinping.</p>

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Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra is set to travel to Sri Lanka in the coming week to make arrangements for President Ranil Wickremesinghe's visit to New Delhi on July 20, as reported by the Daily Mirror.

Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra is set to travel to Sri Lanka in the coming week to make arrangements for President Ranil Wickremesinghe's visit to New Delhi on July 20, as reported by the Daily Mirror. This visit will mark President Wickremesinghe's first official trip to India since assuming office last year. Notable individuals accompanying the president on the visit include Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera, Foreign Affairs Minister Ali Sabry, and Chief of President's Staff Sagala Ratnayake. During the visit, President Wickremesinghe is expected to engage in bilateral discussions with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Sri Lanka's political situation remains uncertain, as President Wickremesinghe has yet to call for a general election and honour the mandate given to Gotabaya Rajapaksa until November 2024. Meanwhile, the country's economic situation likely needs some more time for improvement, especially with the upcoming release of the second tranche of a USD 2.9 billion loan package from the IMF at the end of this year, reported the Hindustan Times. Net debtor status and external liabilities Sri Lanka continues to be a net debtor country with substantial external liabilities and depleted external assets. According to an IMF report, the country's net external liabilities significantly increased from an average of 51 per cent of GDP during 2017-2018 to 74 per cent of GDP in the third quarter of 2022. This rise was mainly due to a surge in gross external liabilities, which increased from 64 to 86 per cent of GDP, driven by high government borrowing and significant depreciation of the rupee, particularly in 2022. Gross external assets declined from 15 per cent of GDP in 2019 to 11.7 per cent of GDP in 2022. Foreign Direct Investment accounted for approximately 25 per cent of the external liabilities, while other investments such as debt portfolios and bank loans accounted for about 60 per cent. The government holds the majority share of the total external debt liabilities, making up 70 per cent. Also read | Chasing Growth: Sri Lanka unleashes second round of interest rate cuts Debt owed to India, Japan, and China During the political and economic crisis last year, India provided emergency aid to Sri Lanka, with a remaining outstanding balance of around USD 3 billion. Also watch | Netherlands set to return treasures looted from Sri Lanka & Indonesia Additionally, Sri Lanka owes significant amounts to Japan and China, particularly due to loans for infrastructure projects associated with the Rajapaksa administration, reported the Hindustan Times. The terms of the agreements were changed in 2017 by Ranil Wickremesinghe, leading to the leasing of the Hambantota deep seaport to China for a duration of 99 years. Furthermore, President Wickremesinghe is scheduled to travel to China in October to attend the Belt and Road Initiative and meet with President Xi Jinping. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Sunday that schools in Delhi will remain closed on Monday, July 10. The decision was prompted by the continuous heavy rainfall that the national capital has been experiencing since Saturday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) confirmed that Delhi recorded 153 mm of rain within a 24-hour period, marking the highest rainfall in a single day in July since 1982.</p>

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<p>The heavy rainfall is a result of the interaction between a western disturbance and monsoonal winds, leading to an intense rainfall spell over northwest India, including Delhi. Saturday witnessed the season's first instance of "very heavy" rainfall, reported the Mint.</p>

<p>Taking into consideration the torrential rains over the past two days and the warnings issued by the meteorological department, Chief Minister Kejriwal tweeted in Hindi, stating that all schools will remain closed on Monday.</p>

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<p>The Safdarjung observatory, which serves as Delhi's primary weather station, recorded the aforementioned 153 mm of rain within the 24-hour period ending at 8:30 am on Sunday. An IMD official confirmed that this is the highest rainfall recorded since the 169.9 mm within 24 hours on July 25, 1982.</p>

<p>The IMD had previously forecasted high-intensity rain for 2-3 days in Delhi. As a result of the downpour, arterial roads, parks, underpasses, markets, schools, and hospitals faced severe inundation, causing havoc throughout the city.</p>

<p>Reports indicate that Delhi has witnessed the highest rainfall in the past 40 years. Tragically, a 58-year-old woman lost her life when a wall collapsed on her in Tibbia College Society in Delhi's Karol Bagh area due to the heavy rain.</p>

<h2><strong>Gurugram corporates issue&nbsp;work from home</strong></h2>

<p>The Deputy Commissioner of Gurugram, Nishant Kumar Yadav, issued an advisory on Sunday urging private institutions and corporate offices to implement Work From Home (WFH) arrangements for their employees on Monday, in response to the continuous rainfall. The objective behind this advisory was to mitigate traffic congestion on the roads, reported PTI.</p>

<p>“This will also help the civic agencies to take up dewatering and repair works expeditiously. We also advised the resident not to step outside unnecessarily due to rain,” Yadav told PTI.</p>

<p>According to data provided by the district administration, Gurugram City experienced heavy rainfall, measuring 150 mm, between 6:00 am and 11:00 pm on Sunday. As a result, severe waterlogging occurred on the Delhi-Jaipur Expressway as well as various parts of the city.</p>

<p>Numerous pictures and videos uploaded on Twitter show the profound impact of the heavy rainfall on the city's roads. The Gurugram traffic police utilised Twitter to keep commuters informed about the traffic situation and advised them to consider working from home due to the waterlogging and traffic conditions.</p>

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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Sunday that schools in Delhi will remain closed on Monday, July 10. The decision was prompted by the continuous heavy rainfall that the national capital has been experiencing since Saturday.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Sunday that schools in Delhi will remain closed on Monday, July 10. The decision was prompted by the continuous heavy rainfall that the national capital has been experiencing since Saturday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) confirmed that Delhi recorded 153 mm of rain within a 24-hour period, marking the highest rainfall in a single day in July since 1982. Water logging in Delhi's Shanti Path due to heavy rains pic.twitter.com/anRCcfAeL7 — SANJAY ARYA (@_SANJAYARYA) July 9, 2023 × The heavy rainfall is a result of the interaction between a western disturbance and monsoonal winds, leading to an intense rainfall spell over northwest India, including Delhi. Saturday witnessed the season's first instance of "very heavy" rainfall, reported the Mint. Taking into consideration the torrential rains over the past two days and the warnings issued by the meteorological department, Chief Minister Kejriwal tweeted in Hindi, stating that all schools will remain closed on Monday. दिल्ली में पिछले 2 दिनों से हो रही मूसलाधार बरसात और मौसम विभाग की चेतावनियों को ध्यान में रखते हुए कल दिल्ली के सभी स्कूलों को एक दिन के लिए बंद किया जा रहा है। — Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) July 9, 2023 × The Safdarjung observatory, which serves as Delhi's primary weather station, recorded the aforementioned 153 mm of rain within the 24-hour period ending at 8:30 am on Sunday. An IMD official confirmed that this is the highest rainfall recorded since the 169.9 mm within 24 hours on July 25, 1982. The IMD had previously forecasted high-intensity rain for 2-3 days in Delhi. As a result of the downpour, arterial roads, parks, underpasses, markets, schools, and hospitals faced severe inundation, causing havoc throughout the city. Reports indicate that Delhi has witnessed the highest rainfall in the past 40 years. Tragically, a 58-year-old woman lost her life when a wall collapsed on her in Tibbia College Society in Delhi's Karol Bagh area due to the heavy rain. Gurugram corporates issue work from home The Deputy Commissioner of Gurugram, Nishant Kumar Yadav, issued an advisory on Sunday urging private institutions and corporate offices to implement Work From Home (WFH) arrangements for their employees on Monday, in response to the continuous rainfall. The objective behind this advisory was to mitigate traffic congestion on the roads, reported PTI. “This will also help the civic agencies to take up dewatering and repair works expeditiously. We also advised the resident not to step outside unnecessarily due to rain,” Yadav told PTI. According to data provided by the district administration, Gurugram City experienced heavy rainfall, measuring 150 mm, between 6:00 am and 11:00 pm on Sunday. As a result, severe waterlogging occurred on the Delhi-Jaipur Expressway as well as various parts of the city. Numerous pictures and videos uploaded on Twitter show the profound impact of the heavy rainfall on the city's roads. The Gurugram traffic police utilised Twitter to keep commuters informed about the traffic situation and advised them to consider working from home due to the waterlogging and traffic conditions. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Delhi-NCR witnessed a downpour of heavy rain overnight on Friday and throughout Saturday, resulting in a drop in temperatures. While the rain brought some respite from the heat, it caused significant inconvenience to commuters.</p>

<p>Several areas in the city were flooded, with water entering shops and houses. Waterlogging and long traffic jams plagued many parts of Delhi, leading to a challenging day for residents, reported PTI.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Waterlogged streets and traffic jams</strong></h2>

<p>Visuals shared on social media depicted numerous areas in Delhi-NCR submerged in water, with shops and houses affected by the flooding.</p>

<p>Connaught Place, a popular area in the city, faced similar challenges as roads in the British-era arcade were heavily waterlogged, causing disruptions to businesses.</p>

<p>Videos from Delhi's Chandni Chowk area showed commuters wading through waist-deep water, while the Tilak Bridge underpass also experienced flooding due to continuous rain.</p>

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<p>The resultant waterlogging led to long traffic snarls, particularly at Tilak Marg and ITO in Delhi. To manage the situation, the Delhi Police placed barricades at the Minto Bridge underpass, halting traffic movement.</p>

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<h2><strong>Efforts to address waterlogging</strong></h2>

<p>The Public Works Department (PWD) reported receiving 15 complaints of waterlogging and promptly addressed them. However, they also forwarded complaints related to stretches under the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) or other agencies.</p>

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<p>A PWD official mentioned that the situation remained under control despite the inconvenience caused to commuters near Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College in Delhi University's north campus.</p>

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<h2><strong>'Yellow alert' for Sunday</strong></h2>

<p>The weather department forecasted a generally cloudy sky with heavy rain throughout the day. It predicted further showers and issued a 'Yellow alert' for Sunday.</p>

<p>The India Meteorological Department explained that this rainfall marked the season's first heavy spell, with an 'Orange alert' in place for more showers on Saturday. The Met Office tweeted that light to moderate rain would continue in various areas of&nbsp;Delhi and neighbouring areas.</p>

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<p>The early-morning rain caused significant inconvenience to commuters as they encountered difficulties reaching their destinations. Waterlogging, traffic congestion, and the persistent downpour created challenging conditions for those travelling across the city.</p>

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Delhi-NCR witnessed a downpour of heavy rain overnight on Friday and throughout Saturday, resulting in a drop in temperatures. While the rain brought some respite from the heat, it caused significant inconvenience to commuters.

Delhi-NCR witnessed a downpour of heavy rain overnight on Friday and throughout Saturday, resulting in a drop in temperatures. While the rain brought some respite from the heat, it caused significant inconvenience to commuters. Several areas in the city were flooded, with water entering shops and houses. Waterlogging and long traffic jams plagued many parts of Delhi, leading to a challenging day for residents, reported PTI. Waterlogged streets and traffic jams Visuals shared on social media depicted numerous areas in Delhi-NCR submerged in water, with shops and houses affected by the flooding. Connaught Place, a popular area in the city, faced similar challenges as roads in the British-era arcade were heavily waterlogged, causing disruptions to businesses. Videos from Delhi's Chandni Chowk area showed commuters wading through waist-deep water, while the Tilak Bridge underpass also experienced flooding due to continuous rain. Chandni Chowk , Delhi#Delhirains pic.twitter.com/FBndX1PHLx — Weatherman Shubham (@shubhamtorres09) July 8, 2023 × The resultant waterlogging led to long traffic snarls, particularly at Tilak Marg and ITO in Delhi. To manage the situation, the Delhi Police placed barricades at the Minto Bridge underpass, halting traffic movement. #DelhiRain tilak Bridge underpass#delhirains pic.twitter.com/F0VSktyAOJ — Rahul Sisodia (@Sisodia19Rahul) July 8, 2023 × Efforts to address waterlogging The Public Works Department (PWD) reported receiving 15 complaints of waterlogging and promptly addressed them. However, they also forwarded complaints related to stretches under the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) or other agencies. Also read | No more tomatoes in McDonald's menu items, company cited 'temporary’ issue A PWD official mentioned that the situation remained under control despite the inconvenience caused to commuters near Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College in Delhi University's north campus. #WATCH | Traffic jams in parts of Delhi after rain lashed the city (Visuals from ITO) pic.twitter.com/rMlKZBg7D8 — ANI (@ANI) July 8, 2023 × 'Yellow alert' for Sunday The weather department forecasted a generally cloudy sky with heavy rain throughout the day. It predicted further showers and issued a 'Yellow alert' for Sunday. The India Meteorological Department explained that this rainfall marked the season's first heavy spell, with an 'Orange alert' in place for more showers on Saturday. The Met Office tweeted that light to moderate rain would continue in various areas of Delhi and neighbouring areas. Also read | Bumper discount by Indian Railways: Fares of AC trains slashed by 25 per cent The early-morning rain caused significant inconvenience to commuters as they encountered difficulties reaching their destinations. Waterlogging, traffic congestion, and the persistent downpour created challenging conditions for those travelling across the city. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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