Former US President Barack Obama has come under fire from India's Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for his comments regarding the protection of Muslims in India. This occurs as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi makes his way back to New Delhi following his trip to Egypt and the United States of America.

India: Finance Minister hits back at Obama for his remarks on Indian Muslims

Mumbai, India's financial hub, has finally received the much-anticipated Southwest Monsoon after a 14-day delay, while Delhi, the nation's capital, experienced the monsoon two days ahead of schedule.

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<p>In a remarkable medical achievement in India's Odisha state, a generous act of organ donation gave life to four patients in various hospitals across the country. The development occurred after a 43-year-old man named Prasannajit Mohanty, from Bhubaneswar, about 1800km southeast of New Delhi&nbsp;was declared brain dead. Mohanty's family decided to let his&nbsp;legacy live on by donating five of his vital organs.</p>

<h2><strong>What does it mean?</strong></h2>

<p>While the number of organ donations have increased in the world's most populous nation in recent years, they are still deemed insufficient.&nbsp;India has an organ donation rate of about 0.52 per million of population much less than the required rate of 1 organ per million of population.</p>

<p>Prasannajit's organ donation, thus conveys a powerful message to society through their act of organ donation.</p>

<h2><strong>What happened to Prasannajit?</strong></h2>

<p>On June 22, 2023, Prasannajit suffered a severe head injury in an accident, according to reports in local media. He was promptly admitted to a private hospital in Bhubaneswar by his family. After conducting several tests, doctors determined on the following day that Prasannajit had experienced brain death.</p>

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<p>Subsequently, an apnea test was performed twice, confirming the irreversible loss of brain function.</p>

<p>Upon receiving a request from the medical professionals for organ donation, Prasannajit's wife, Mrudumanjari Mohapatra, immediately discussed the matter with the entire family. Eventually, they unanimously agreed to donate five of the patient's organs after his passing, with the intention of aiding those in need through transplantation.</p>

<p>"I pray before God that those patients who have got a new lease of life with the transplantation of my husband’s organs live a long and healthy life," Prasannajit’s wife Mrudumanjari was quoted as saying by OdishaTV.</p>

<p>With the consent of the family members, the process of organ donation for Prasannajit commenced at the hospital, facilitated by the State Organ and Tissue Transplantation Organisation (SOTTO), Regional Organ and Tissue Transplantation Organisation (ROTTO), and National Organ and Tissue Transplantation Organisation (NOTTO).</p>

<p>A team of 20 doctors undertook a meticulous surgery,&nbsp; to retrieve two kidneys, two lungs, and a liver from Prasannajit's body for transplantation into other recipients.</p>

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<p>The two kidneys were successfully transplanted into two patients at hospitals in Odisha itself. Prasannajit's two lungs offered a fresh lease of life to a 16-year-old patient in Kolkata.</p>

<p>Through the creation of a green corridor, Prasannajit's liver was swiftly transported to a private hospital in New Delhi.</p>

<p>It was successfully transplanted into a patient who had been fighting for survival.</p>

<p>According to the medical professionals cited in the local media, the feat is remarkable because&nbsp;multiple organs had been retrieved and transplanted with success.</p>

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In a remarkable medical achievement in India's Odisha state, a generous act of organ donation gave life to four patients in various hospitals across the country.

In a remarkable medical achievement in India's Odisha state, a generous act of organ donation gave life to four patients in various hospitals across the country. The development occurred after a 43-year-old man named Prasannajit Mohanty, from Bhubaneswar, about 1800km southeast of New Delhi was declared brain dead. Mohanty's family decided to let his legacy live on by donating five of his vital organs. What does it mean? While the number of organ donations have increased in the world's most populous nation in recent years, they are still deemed insufficient. India has an organ donation rate of about 0.52 per million of population much less than the required rate of 1 organ per million of population. Prasannajit's organ donation, thus conveys a powerful message to society through their act of organ donation. What happened to Prasannajit? On June 22, 2023, Prasannajit suffered a severe head injury in an accident, according to reports in local media. He was promptly admitted to a private hospital in Bhubaneswar by his family. After conducting several tests, doctors determined on the following day that Prasannajit had experienced brain death. Also read | 6-year-old brain dead girl saves 5 lives, becomes youngest organ donor at AIIMS Delhi Subsequently, an apnea test was performed twice, confirming the irreversible loss of brain function. Upon receiving a request from the medical professionals for organ donation, Prasannajit's wife, Mrudumanjari Mohapatra, immediately discussed the matter with the entire family. Eventually, they unanimously agreed to donate five of the patient's organs after his passing, with the intention of aiding those in need through transplantation. "I pray before God that those patients who have got a new lease of life with the transplantation of my husband’s organs live a long and healthy life," Prasannajit’s wife Mrudumanjari was quoted as saying by OdishaTV. With the consent of the family members, the process of organ donation for Prasannajit commenced at the hospital, facilitated by the State Organ and Tissue Transplantation Organisation (SOTTO), Regional Organ and Tissue Transplantation Organisation (ROTTO), and National Organ and Tissue Transplantation Organisation (NOTTO). A team of 20 doctors undertook a meticulous surgery, to retrieve two kidneys, two lungs, and a liver from Prasannajit's body for transplantation into other recipients. Also watch | The new age of organ transplantation | WION Wideangle × The two kidneys were successfully transplanted into two patients at hospitals in Odisha itself. Prasannajit's two lungs offered a fresh lease of life to a 16-year-old patient in Kolkata. Through the creation of a green corridor, Prasannajit's liver was swiftly transported to a private hospital in New Delhi. It was successfully transplanted into a patient who had been fighting for survival. According to the medical professionals cited in the local media, the feat is remarkable because multiple organs had been retrieved and transplanted with success. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

India: Odisha man, brain dead, gives fresh lease of life to four people after organ donation

Today on the 26th of June, a day known as International Day Against Drug Abuse, here is a story about India's one of the worst hit areas the Kashmir valley. Kashmir has been suffering from drug peddling from Pakistan and now the authorities have launched a massive crackdown on drug peddlers in the Union territories. Watch this report to know more.

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India's largest temple trust is planning to establish shrines in towns across the nation that will be replicas of the original Temple. The trust is going beyond the famous Venkateshwara temple in the Andhra Pradesh state of South India.

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The leader of the UK's labor party Keir Starmer opened the fifth annual India Global Forum UK India Week 2023 in London. During Starmer's opening remarks, his message was clearly tailored to invigorate the labor party's ties with India and the Indian diaspora. Starmer interaction is seen as a hugely significant speech as he outlined the labor party's engagement with India.

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<p>Indian Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday responded strongly over former US President Barack Obama's remarks about the rights of Indian Muslims. Sitharaman, during a press conference held at the party headquarters in New Delhi, expressed her disagreement with Obama's comments and pointed out military actions in Muslim-majority nations during his presidency.&nbsp;The minister criticised Obama's controversial interview with a media outlet, in which he stated his intention to discuss the situation of Indian Muslims with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The finance minister said, "I was shocked. When PM Modi was campaigning in the US - and by campaigning I mean speaking about India - a former president of the US is speaking about Indian Muslims."</p>

<p>"And I am saying this with restraint because it involves another country. We want friendship with the US but there too we get remarks about religious freedom in India. A former president - under whose rule seven Muslim-majority countries were bombed with more than 26,000 bombs - how will people trust his allegations?" she added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"I find this deliberate attempt to vitiate the atmosphere in this country because they think they cannot win against the developmental policies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi," the minister claimed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the news conference, Sitharaman highlighted Prime Minister Modi's commitment to the "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas" (Together with All, Development for All) principle and stated that his government does not discriminate against any community.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sitharaman also criticised the Congress and other opposition parties for raising unsubstantiated issues after facing electoral defeats.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>The debate on human rights&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The United States has a history of intervening in the affairs of other countries often and the country itself has faced scrutiny. It has often received a befitting reply from India that the United States should focus on addressing its own human rights challenges before attempting to instruct or impose its views on other nations.</p>

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<p>On 22 June, former US president Barack Obama expressed his concerns about India, suggesting that the country risks "pulling apart" if the rights of its Muslim minority are not respected. He specifically mentioned the need to address this matter with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was on a visit to the United States at the time.</p>

<p>Obama spoke of his willingness to discuss with PM Modi the concerns surrounding the protection of the rights of ethnic minorities in India if given the opportunity.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch | PM Modi conferred with Egypt's highest state honour in Cairo</strong></p>

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<p>PM Modi was questioned in a presser about free speech and religious freedom in India. The US reporter also asked the prime minister about discrimination against minority communities and the measures his government was taking to improve the rights of minorities in the country.</p>

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Indian Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday responded strongly over former US President Barack Obama's remarks about the rights of Indian Muslims.

Indian Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday responded strongly over former US President Barack Obama's remarks about the rights of Indian Muslims. Sitharaman, during a press conference held at the party headquarters in New Delhi, expressed her disagreement with Obama's comments and pointed out military actions in Muslim-majority nations during his presidency. The minister criticised Obama's controversial interview with a media outlet, in which he stated his intention to discuss the situation of Indian Muslims with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The finance minister said, "I was shocked. When PM Modi was campaigning in the US - and by campaigning I mean speaking about India - a former president of the US is speaking about Indian Muslims." "And I am saying this with restraint because it involves another country. We want friendship with the US but there too we get remarks about religious freedom in India. A former president - under whose rule seven Muslim-majority countries were bombed with more than 26,000 bombs - how will people trust his allegations?" she added. Also Read | Bamboo could be a game changer in renewable energy. Here's how "I find this deliberate attempt to vitiate the atmosphere in this country because they think they cannot win against the developmental policies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi," the minister claimed. During the news conference, Sitharaman highlighted Prime Minister Modi's commitment to the "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas" (Together with All, Development for All) principle and stated that his government does not discriminate against any community. Sitharaman also criticised the Congress and other opposition parties for raising unsubstantiated issues after facing electoral defeats. The debate on human rights The United States has a history of intervening in the affairs of other countries often and the country itself has faced scrutiny. It has often received a befitting reply from India that the United States should focus on addressing its own human rights challenges before attempting to instruct or impose its views on other nations. Also Read | Porn platform owner: Society proud of sexual expression, adult content to become 'boring' On 22 June, former US president Barack Obama expressed his concerns about India, suggesting that the country risks "pulling apart" if the rights of its Muslim minority are not respected. He specifically mentioned the need to address this matter with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was on a visit to the United States at the time. Obama spoke of his willingness to discuss with PM Modi the concerns surrounding the protection of the rights of ethnic minorities in India if given the opportunity. Watch | PM Modi conferred with Egypt's highest state honour in Cairo × PM Modi was questioned in a presser about free speech and religious freedom in India. The US reporter also asked the prime minister about discrimination against minority communities and the measures his government was taking to improve the rights of minorities in the country. "We are a democracy...India & America both have democracy in our DNA. Democracy is in our spirit & we live it and it's written in our Constitution...So no question of discrimination on the grounds of caste, creed or religion arises. That is why, India believes in sabka saath, sabka vikas, sabka vishwas, sabka prayaas and walks ahead with it..," PM Modi said. 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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<p>In Karnataka state's Chikkaballapur, about 60 km north of the state capital Bengaluru and over 2,100 km south of the national capital New Delhi, a man slit another person's throat and drank his blood. The gruesome act of violence was captured on the mobile phone of the perpetrator's friend.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Widespread outrage followed on social media after the video went viral.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Subsequently, the authorities also apprehended the man seen in the video drinking the injured man's blood.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Extra-marital affair angle</strong></h2>

<p>The accused, who has been&nbsp;identified as Vijay, was suspicious that the victim, Maresh, was engaged in an extramarital affair with his wife.</p>

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<p>Fueled by jealousy and rage, Vijay orchestrated a plan to confront Maresh and seek retribution for what he believed to be a betrayal of trust.</p>

<h2><strong>The incident</strong></h2>

<p>On&nbsp;June 19, Vijay lured Maresh to a nearby forest, exploiting the secluded location to carry out his nefarious intentions. In a chilling display of violence, Vijay slit Maresh's throat in a murderous attempt. As Vijay drank blood from Maresh's body, Vijay's accomplice, John, chose to document the gruesome crime on his mobile phone.</p>

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<p>The footage, now viral, has emerged as crucial evidence against the perpetrators involved in the incident.</p>

<p>Following the brutal attack, the victim was promptly admitted to a hospital, where medical professionals treated his injuries.</p>

<p>Upon Maresh's police complaint, the primary accused Vijay was arrested on June 24 while the other accused John was arrested on June 25.</p>

<p>Maresh has since been discharged and has returned home. But&nbsp;medical professionals believe that&nbsp;the psychological trauma of&nbsp;the incident may persist for an extended period.</p>

<p>The incident stands as a stark reminder of the grave consequences that jealousy and unchecked emotions can have, leading to a disturbing and life-altering act.&nbsp;</p>

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In Karnataka state's Chikkaballapur, about 60 km north of the state capital Bengaluru and over 2,100 km south of the national capital New Delhi, a man slit another person's throat and drank his blood.

In Karnataka state's Chikkaballapur, about 60 km north of the state capital Bengaluru and over 2,100 km south of the national capital New Delhi, a man slit another person's throat and drank his blood. The gruesome act of violence was captured on the mobile phone of the perpetrator's friend. Widespread outrage followed on social media after the video went viral. Subsequently, the authorities also apprehended the man seen in the video drinking the injured man's blood. Extra-marital affair angle The accused, who has been identified as Vijay, was suspicious that the victim, Maresh, was engaged in an extramarital affair with his wife. Also read | Belgian mother slits throats of her five children and 16 years later chooses to die by euthanasia Fueled by jealousy and rage, Vijay orchestrated a plan to confront Maresh and seek retribution for what he believed to be a betrayal of trust. The incident On June 19, Vijay lured Maresh to a nearby forest, exploiting the secluded location to carry out his nefarious intentions. In a chilling display of violence, Vijay slit Maresh's throat in a murderous attempt. As Vijay drank blood from Maresh's body, Vijay's accomplice, John, chose to document the gruesome crime on his mobile phone. Also read | Indian-origin gangs of Canada: Drugs, murders & politics | DARK WORLD The footage, now viral, has emerged as crucial evidence against the perpetrators involved in the incident. Following the brutal attack, the victim was promptly admitted to a hospital, where medical professionals treated his injuries. Upon Maresh's police complaint, the primary accused Vijay was arrested on June 24 while the other accused John was arrested on June 25. Maresh has since been discharged and has returned home. But medical professionals believe that the psychological trauma of the incident may persist for an extended period. The incident stands as a stark reminder of the grave consequences that jealousy and unchecked emotions can have, leading to a disturbing and life-altering act. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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June 26th is observed as World Drug Day and this year's theme is people first stop stigma and discrimination. In this episode of WION conversation, we decode the impact of drug abuse on the teenagers, how it can be averted and what are the factors that drives up substance abuse around the world with a special focus on India.

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Onset of Southwest monsoon begins in India

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: Indian Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday responded strongly over former US President Barack Obama's remarks about the rights of Indian Muslims.

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According to the designs of the Tirupati Temple Trust, replicas of the Lord Venkateshwara temple are being constructed all throughout India. Replicas will be built by the trust in Gujarat, Jammu, Chhattisgarh, and Navi Mumbai.

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On Saturday and Sunday, there were severe downpours in several areas of Mumbai. The rain got worse in the evening, prompting the IMD to issue an orange weather notice. By Sunday, some areas of the city had been swamped by the downpours, and traffic was snarled for more than two hours.

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This is the 48th year since a 21-monthlong emergency invoked under article 352 by the then PM, Late Smt Indira Gandhi gripped the largest democracy of the world, India from June 1975-Mar 1977. While many powerful opposition leaders were put behind the bars, the common man was left with only the right to live.

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<p>Two goods trains collided in the Indian state of West Bengal in the wee hours of Sunday, resulting in the derailment of several bogies. The incident occurred at Onda station in Bankura district, about 150 km northwest of Kolkata.</p>

<p>Rail operation on Kharagpur–Bankura–Adra line has been halted.</p>

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<p>"As per the preliminary information, one of the goods trains was standing when it got hit by the other goods train. More details will be revealed after a detailed inquiry," safety officer Dibakar Majhi at Onda Station was quoted as saying by Press Trust of India.</p>

<p>So far, the initial reports suggest that there were no casualties. But the driver of one of the goods trains suffered minor injuries in the accident.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>According to a statement by railway officials, "Both were empty goods trains and the reason of the accident and how both trains collided is still not clear. The train services in Adra division have been affected by this accident. ADRA division comes under the south-eastern Railway and serves four districts of West Bengal: West Midnapore, Bankura, Purulia and Burwan and three districts of Jharkhand state: Dhanbad, Bokaro and Singhbhum."</p>

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<p>The accident comes just a month after a triple train crash in Odisha&nbsp;resulted into one of the deadliest train accidents of all time, claiming&nbsp;at least 275 lives.</p>

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Two goods trains collided in the Indian state of West Bengal in the wee hours of Sunday, resulting in the derailment of several bogies. The incident occurred at Onda station in Bankura district, about 150 km northwest of Kolkata.

Two goods trains collided in the Indian state of West Bengal in the wee hours of Sunday, resulting in the derailment of several bogies. The incident occurred at Onda station in Bankura district, about 150 km northwest of Kolkata. Rail operation on Kharagpur–Bankura–Adra line has been halted. Also watch | India: Odisha train tragedy | World News | WION × "As per the preliminary information, one of the goods trains was standing when it got hit by the other goods train. More details will be revealed after a detailed inquiry," safety officer Dibakar Majhi at Onda Station was quoted as saying by Press Trust of India. So far, the initial reports suggest that there were no casualties. But the driver of one of the goods trains suffered minor injuries in the accident. #WATCH | West Bengal: Two goods trains collided at Onda railway station in Bankura. Rail operation on Kharagpur–Bankura–Adra line has been halted. More details awaited. pic.twitter.com/T4sL5rn7Rp — ANI (@ANI) June 25, 2023 × According to a statement by railway officials, "Both were empty goods trains and the reason of the accident and how both trains collided is still not clear. The train services in Adra division have been affected by this accident. ADRA division comes under the south-eastern Railway and serves four districts of West Bengal: West Midnapore, Bankura, Purulia and Burwan and three districts of Jharkhand state: Dhanbad, Bokaro and Singhbhum." Also read | Was Odisha train crash avoidable? A 2022 CAG report flagged serious concerns The accident comes just a month after a triple train crash in Odisha resulted into one of the deadliest train accidents of all time, claiming at least 275 lives. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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A striking address to the US Congress, a rousing bipartisan round of applause & an extravagant state dinner at the White House. The last 24 hours have been magical for brand India. Molly Gambhir tells you how.

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The White House rolled out a red carpet for Indian prime minister Narendra Modi. PM Modi and President Biden raised their glasses to their friendship and strengthening India-US ties. What chemistry do the two leaders share? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

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Continued unrest in India's Northeastern State of Manipur has now past 50 days. The country's Home Minister Amit Shah has chaired an all-party meeting on challenges and remedies to the situation. The Home Minister in fact gave a pretty detailed structure of the ground situation in Manipur assuring that the authorities in the state are working to ensure peace in the region.

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