<p>China said on Friday that it will boycott the G20 Tourism Working Group meeting scheduled to be held in India’s Jammu and Kashmir. Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin in a presser on Friday said, "China firmly opposes holding any form of G20 meetings on disputed territory. We will not attend such meetings." Under India's presidency, the third G20 Tourism Working Group meeting will be held from May 22 to 24 in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir.</p>

<h2><strong>China, a close ally of Pakistan&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>China and Pakistan share a close relationship, and their ties have often been characterised as an "all-weather friendship." However, their alliance is not solely based on the Kashmir issue, but encompasses a broader range of political, economic, and strategic interests. There have been accusations of China supporting terrorism in Pakistan.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Saudi Arabia and Turkey skip registration&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>With just two days remaining in the key meet in Jammu and Kashmir, Turkey and Saudi Arabia were still to register for the meeting till Friday. However, neither Turkey nor Saudi Arabia has made any official announcement over the same.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>It is pertinent to note that as per Indian Union Tourism Secretary Arvind Singh, the registration window to attend the meeting would remain open till May 22 morning.</p>

<h2><strong>Turkey's stand on Kashmir&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Turkey has consistently leaned towards Pakistan on&nbsp;the Kashmir dispute.&nbsp;The country has also raised the Kashmir issue at international forums.</p>

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<p>Turkey brought up the issue in the United Nations General Assembly and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), urging the international community to play a more active role in finding a solution and addressing the human rights concerns in Kashmir.</p>

<h2><strong>Egypt skips registration as well &nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Along with G20 members, representatives from a number of international institutions and guest nations have also been invited.</p>

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<p>Bangladesh, Egypt, Mauritius, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Oman, Singapore, Spain, and the United Arab Emirates are a few of these. According to officials, apart from Egypt, all other nations, have registered to send representatives.</p>

<h2><strong>G20 in Kashmir to attract investors&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Kashmir is known for its breathtaking natural beauty and serene landscapes and has been a popular tourist destination for both domestic and international visitors.&nbsp;The tourism industry has played a significant role in the region's economy. Tourism players in Kashmir believe that the G20 meeting can attract investors and tourists from across the globe. The G20 summit, according to Kashmir's tourism players, has the potential to draw in foreign investment and visitors.&nbsp;</p>

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China said on Friday that it will boycott the G20 Tourism Working Group meeting scheduled to be held in India’s Jammu and Kashmir. Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin in a presser on Friday said, "China firmly opposes holding any form of G20 meetings on disputed territory.

China said on Friday that it will boycott the G20 Tourism Working Group meeting scheduled to be held in India’s Jammu and Kashmir. Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin in a presser on Friday said, "China firmly opposes holding any form of G20 meetings on disputed territory. We will not attend such meetings." Under India's presidency, the third G20 Tourism Working Group meeting will be held from May 22 to 24 in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. China, a close ally of Pakistan China and Pakistan share a close relationship, and their ties have often been characterised as an "all-weather friendship." However, their alliance is not solely based on the Kashmir issue, but encompasses a broader range of political, economic, and strategic interests. There have been accusations of China supporting terrorism in Pakistan. Saudi Arabia and Turkey skip registration With just two days remaining in the key meet in Jammu and Kashmir, Turkey and Saudi Arabia were still to register for the meeting till Friday. However, neither Turkey nor Saudi Arabia has made any official announcement over the same. Also Read | Another 7.1 earthquake rocks east of New Caledonia in Pacific Ocean, tsunami warning issued It is pertinent to note that as per Indian Union Tourism Secretary Arvind Singh, the registration window to attend the meeting would remain open till May 22 morning. Turkey's stand on Kashmir Turkey has consistently leaned towards Pakistan on the Kashmir dispute. The country has also raised the Kashmir issue at international forums. Also Read | PM Modi meets Japan's Kishida on sidelines of G7, unveils Mahatma Gandhi's bust in Hiroshima Turkey brought up the issue in the United Nations General Assembly and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), urging the international community to play a more active role in finding a solution and addressing the human rights concerns in Kashmir. Egypt skips registration as well Along with G20 members, representatives from a number of international institutions and guest nations have also been invited. WATCH | Who was behind the 2022 clashes in Leicester? × Bangladesh, Egypt, Mauritius, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Oman, Singapore, Spain, and the United Arab Emirates are a few of these. According to officials, apart from Egypt, all other nations, have registered to send representatives. G20 in Kashmir to attract investors Kashmir is known for its breathtaking natural beauty and serene landscapes and has been a popular tourist destination for both domestic and international visitors. The tourism industry has played a significant role in the region's economy. Tourism players in Kashmir believe that the G20 meeting can attract investors and tourists from across the globe. The G20 summit, according to Kashmir's tourism players, has the potential to draw in foreign investment and visitors. 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>Indian Navy, on Thursday, deployed its Air MR assets including P81 aircraft in the region in a humanitarian effort for a Chinese fishing vessel that sank in the Indian Ocean.</p>

<p>Indian Navy, took to its official Twitter account and said, &nbsp;"In a swift humanitarian action on 17 May #IndianNavy deployed its Air MR assets in the Southern IOR approx 900 Nm from India, in response to the sinking of a #Chinese Fishing Vessel Lu Peng Yuan Yu 028 with 39 crew onboard. The crew incl nationals from China, Indonesia &amp; Philippines."</p>

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<p>"P8I aircraft have carried out multiple &amp; extensive searches despite adverse weather &amp; located multiple objects possibly belonging to the sunken vessel. As an immediate response, SAR eqpt was deployed at the scene by the Indian aircraft on request of PLA(N) ships closing the area," the navy added.</p>

<p>A Chinese deep-sea fishing vessel capsized in the central Indian Ocean on Tuesday. 39 people aboard the vessel went missing including 17 Chinese mariners, 17 Indonesian mariners and five Philippine mariners.</p>

<p>Further, Indian Navy tweeted, "In a display of India's obligations as a #credible &amp; #responsible partner for ensuring #safety at sea, the #IndianNavy units also coordinated #SAR efforts with other units in the area &amp; guided #PLA(N) warships transiting to the scene of incident."<br />
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"#IndianNavy continues to remain deployed to provide all possible assistance to the ongoing SAR efforts," it added.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, on Thursday, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin over the update regarding ongoing search and rescue efforts for the missing vessel, said, "The Chinese distant-water fishing boat 'Lupeng Yuanyu 028' capsized while passing through the central part of the Indian Ocean on May 16. Thirty-nine crew members on board are missing and an emergency search and rescue operation is underway. The Chinese government has made saving the crew a high priority. President Xi Jinping made special instructions to deploy additional rescue forces, coordinate with international marine search and rescue assistance and make all-out rescue efforts."</p>

<p>"Premier Li Qiang made the instruction demanding fast coordination with relevant forces to make all-out rescue efforts. The operation has drawn close attention from across the region. Countries such as Australia, India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, the Maldives and the Philippines have extended emergency assistance and sent sympathies for the Chinese boat and crew. The operation has been commended from various quarters in China and abroad. The Chinese government sincerely appreciates the help from those countries. As we speak, the search and rescue operation is still underway," he added, according to the statement released by the Chinese Foreign Ministry.</p>

<h2><strong>Two bodies found in Chinese vessel</strong></h2>

<p>As per China's state media reports, two bodies were found in the search for the missing crew members on Thursday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The ongoing search operation following the capsizing of the Lu Peng Yuan Yu 028 "found and salvaged the remains of two victims", Xinhua news agency reported.</p>

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Indian Navy, on Thursday, deployed its Air MR assets including P81 aircraft in the region in a humanitarian effort for a Chinese fishing vessel that sank in the Indian Ocean.

Indian Navy, on Thursday, deployed its Air MR assets including P81 aircraft in the region in a humanitarian effort for a Chinese fishing vessel that sank in the Indian Ocean. Indian Navy, took to its official Twitter account and said, "In a swift humanitarian action on 17 May #IndianNavy deployed its Air MR assets in the Southern IOR approx 900 Nm from India, in response to the sinking of a #Chinese Fishing Vessel Lu Peng Yuan Yu 028 with 39 crew onboard. The crew incl nationals from China, Indonesia & Philippines." In a swift humanitarian action on 17 May #IndianNavy deployed its Air MR assets in the Southern IOR approx 900 Nm from India, in response to sinking of a #Chinese Fishing Vessel Lu Peng Yuan Yu 028 with 39 crew onboard. The crew incl nationals from China, Indonesia & Philippines pic.twitter.com/gbcbh8DlSc — SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) May 18, 2023 × "P8I aircraft have carried out multiple & extensive searches despite adverse weather & located multiple objects possibly belonging to the sunken vessel. As an immediate response, SAR eqpt was deployed at the scene by the Indian aircraft on request of PLA(N) ships closing the area," the navy added. A Chinese deep-sea fishing vessel capsized in the central Indian Ocean on Tuesday. 39 people aboard the vessel went missing including 17 Chinese mariners, 17 Indonesian mariners and five Philippine mariners. Further, Indian Navy tweeted, "In a display of India's obligations as a #credible & #responsible partner for ensuring #safety at sea, the #IndianNavy units also coordinated #SAR efforts with other units in the area & guided #PLA(N) warships transiting to the scene of incident." "#IndianNavy continues to remain deployed to provide all possible assistance to the ongoing SAR efforts," it added. Meanwhile, on Thursday, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin over the update regarding ongoing search and rescue efforts for the missing vessel, said, "The Chinese distant-water fishing boat 'Lupeng Yuanyu 028' capsized while passing through the central part of the Indian Ocean on May 16. Thirty-nine crew members on board are missing and an emergency search and rescue operation is underway. The Chinese government has made saving the crew a high priority. President Xi Jinping made special instructions to deploy additional rescue forces, coordinate with international marine search and rescue assistance and make all-out rescue efforts." "Premier Li Qiang made the instruction demanding fast coordination with relevant forces to make all-out rescue efforts. The operation has drawn close attention from across the region. Countries such as Australia, India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, the Maldives and the Philippines have extended emergency assistance and sent sympathies for the Chinese boat and crew. The operation has been commended from various quarters in China and abroad. The Chinese government sincerely appreciates the help from those countries. As we speak, the search and rescue operation is still underway," he added, according to the statement released by the Chinese Foreign Ministry. Two bodies found in Chinese vessel As per China's state media reports, two bodies were found in the search for the missing crew members on Thursday. The ongoing search operation following the capsizing of the Lu Peng Yuan Yu 028 "found and salvaged the remains of two victims", Xinhua news agency reported. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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After claiming victory in Indian state of Karnataka, the suspense over who will be the next Chief Minister of Karnataka is still not over. The All India Congress Committee (AICC) members remain divided over the former Chief Minister Siddaramiah and current Congress State President DK Shivakumar.

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India is growing prominence as according to reports, Tesla has proposed to set up a factory to produce electric cars for local sale and export. This is not the first time that Tesla has tried to enter the Indian market but last year's discussion between Tesla and the Indian government hit a roadblock.

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<p>In a significant step aimed at enhancing cooperation between the Indian Navy and the Royal Saudi Naval Force, cadets from the latter are in India for 24 days of afloat training. 55 cadets and five Directing Staff from the King Fahd Naval Academy, Saudi Arabia arrived this week in Kochi, the headquarters of India's Southern Naval Command, as part of their first-ever training with the Indian Navy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The visitors from the friendly-foreign Navy arrived on board the Indian Navy's First Training Squadron(1TS) ships INS Tir and INS Sujata. During their stay in India, they will be undergoing hands-on training on various aspects of seamanship, navigation, firefighting and emergency drills, onboard the ships.</p>

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<p>To get a first-hand feel of life on-board a sailing ship, the cadets would also sail onboard Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini. The First Training Squadron of the Indian Navy are the first ships that newly-commissioned Naval officers train on, to gain further exposure to life at sea.</p>
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<p>As the Training Command of the Indian Navy, the Southern Naval Command in Kochi is home to various training establishments of the maritime force- Gunnery School INS Dronacharya, Naval Institute of Aeronautical Technology, Diving School, Anti-Submarine Warfare School, School for Naval Aviation etc. In addition to these, there are Naval Training facilities that are spread across the length of the country.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Indian Naval Academy, the facility that offers ab-initio training for Indian Naval Officers is also situated in Kerala, at Ezhimala. As part of India's military diplomacy initiatives towards friendly-foreign nations, the Indian Naval Academy, the largest such facility in Asia, offers ab-initio training for cadets from a host of foreign navies.&nbsp;</p>

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In a significant step aimed at enhancing cooperation between the Indian Navy and the Royal Saudi Naval Force, cadets from the latter are in India for 24 days of afloat training.

In a significant step aimed at enhancing cooperation between the Indian Navy and the Royal Saudi Naval Force, cadets from the latter are in India for 24 days of afloat training. 55 cadets and five Directing Staff from the King Fahd Naval Academy, Saudi Arabia arrived this week in Kochi, the headquarters of India's Southern Naval Command, as part of their first-ever training with the Indian Navy. The visitors from the friendly-foreign Navy arrived on board the Indian Navy's First Training Squadron(1TS) ships INS Tir and INS Sujata. During their stay in India, they will be undergoing hands-on training on various aspects of seamanship, navigation, firefighting and emergency drills, onboard the ships. Watch: Saudi Arabia re-gains lost popularity among Indian workers × To get a first-hand feel of life on-board a sailing ship, the cadets would also sail onboard Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini. The First Training Squadron of the Indian Navy are the first ships that newly-commissioned Naval officers train on, to gain further exposure to life at sea. As the Training Command of the Indian Navy, the Southern Naval Command in Kochi is home to various training establishments of the maritime force- Gunnery School INS Dronacharya, Naval Institute of Aeronautical Technology, Diving School, Anti-Submarine Warfare School, School for Naval Aviation etc. In addition to these, there are Naval Training facilities that are spread across the length of the country. Also Read | India, US, Saudi Arabia and UAE to develop joint railway infrastructure: Report Indian Naval Academy, the facility that offers ab-initio training for Indian Naval Officers is also situated in Kerala, at Ezhimala. As part of India's military diplomacy initiatives towards friendly-foreign nations, the Indian Naval Academy, the largest such facility in Asia, offers ab-initio training for cadets from a host of foreign navies. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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<p>The humid heatwave in parts of Asia including India is at least 30 times more likely due to the deadly effects of climate change caused by human activity, according to rapid attribution analysis by an international team of leading climate scientists as part of the World Weather Attribution group.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The study noted the record high temperatures experienced in the last two weeks of April 2023, in parts of India, Bangladesh, Thailand and Laos.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>It pointed out that extreme humid heat in South and Southeast Asia in April 2023, largely driven by climate change, is detrimental to vulnerable and disadvantaged communities.</p>

<h2><strong>Spotlight on heatwave in India</strong></h2>

<p>In India, several northern and eastern cities recorded maximum temperatures above 44°C on 18th of April.</p>

<p>On April 16 alone, at least 11 persons reportedly died of heat stroke while attending the Maharashtra Bhushan Award ceremony at Kharghar in Navi Mumbai, the Chief Minister's Office had said.</p>

<p>The study said that in India and Bangladesh, such "humid heat event(s) could be expected every 1-2 years".</p>

<h2><strong>India's heatwave planning 'most advanced': Study</strong></h2>

<p>The study also highlighted a range of solutions to heat-related harms from the individual to the regional levels respectively.</p>

<p>They are currently implemented as patchwork, to various degrees, across the countries studied, with India having the most advanced heatwave planning, it said.</p>

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<p>"In fact, heat-related fatalities have decreased in regions where heat action plans have been in place, e.g. in the city of Ahmedabad and the region of Odisha in India," the study said in its summary of findings.</p>

<p>It, however, added that these solutions are often out of reach for the most vulnerable people, and highlighted the need to improve vulnerability assessments and design interventions that account for group-specific needs.</p>

<h2><strong>Heatwaves one of the deadliest disasters: Expert</strong></h2>

<p>According to Chandra Sekhar Bahinipati of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Tirupati, while the world has "recognised heat waves as one of the deadliest disasters", there is a lack of knowledge with respect to who is vulnerable, loss and damage estimation, household coping mechanisms, and the most effective heat action plans.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"As it often happens, marginalised people are the worst affected. Many of them are still recovering from the pandemic, and from past heat waves and cyclones, which leaves them trapped in a vicious cycle. It is fundamental to implement mitigation and adaptation strategies to avoid visible and invisible loss and damage," said Emmanuel Raju, Director of Copenhagen Centre for Disaster Research at the University of Copenhagen.&nbsp;</p>

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The humid heatwave in parts of Asia including India is at least 30 times more likely due to the deadly effects of climate change caused by human activity, according to rapid attribution analysis by an international team of leading climate scientists as part of the World Weather Attribution group.

The humid heatwave in parts of Asia including India is at least 30 times more likely due to the deadly effects of climate change caused by human activity, according to rapid attribution analysis by an international team of leading climate scientists as part of the World Weather Attribution group. The study noted the record high temperatures experienced in the last two weeks of April 2023, in parts of India, Bangladesh, Thailand and Laos. ALSO WATCH | Schools in parts of India disrupted due to heatwave × It pointed out that extreme humid heat in South and Southeast Asia in April 2023, largely driven by climate change, is detrimental to vulnerable and disadvantaged communities. Spotlight on heatwave in India In India, several northern and eastern cities recorded maximum temperatures above 44°C on 18th of April. On April 16 alone, at least 11 persons reportedly died of heat stroke while attending the Maharashtra Bhushan Award ceremony at Kharghar in Navi Mumbai, the Chief Minister's Office had said. The study said that in India and Bangladesh, such "humid heat event(s) could be expected every 1-2 years". India's heatwave planning 'most advanced': Study The study also highlighted a range of solutions to heat-related harms from the individual to the regional levels respectively. They are currently implemented as patchwork, to various degrees, across the countries studied, with India having the most advanced heatwave planning, it said. ALSO READ | Heatwave in India: Delhi, Bengal, Odisha, other states issue guidelines amid severe weather "In fact, heat-related fatalities have decreased in regions where heat action plans have been in place, e.g. in the city of Ahmedabad and the region of Odisha in India," the study said in its summary of findings. It, however, added that these solutions are often out of reach for the most vulnerable people, and highlighted the need to improve vulnerability assessments and design interventions that account for group-specific needs. Heatwaves one of the deadliest disasters: Expert According to Chandra Sekhar Bahinipati of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Tirupati, while the world has "recognised heat waves as one of the deadliest disasters", there is a lack of knowledge with respect to who is vulnerable, loss and damage estimation, household coping mechanisms, and the most effective heat action plans. "As it often happens, marginalised people are the worst affected. Many of them are still recovering from the pandemic, and from past heat waves and cyclones, which leaves them trapped in a vicious cycle. It is fundamental to implement mitigation and adaptation strategies to avoid visible and invisible loss and damage," said Emmanuel Raju, Director of Copenhagen Centre for Disaster Research at the University of Copenhagen. 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 planning to combat heatwave crisis 'most advanced': Study

Japan and India are trying to promote digital cooperation, says Kono Taro, Japan's Digital Minister while speaking to WION's Diplomatic Correspondent Siddhant Sibbal. He also added that Japan is now seriously thinking about joining Indian UPI payment system.

'Japan and India trying to promote digital cooperation', says Kono Taro, Japan's Digital Minister

"Japan and India share fundamental values such as freedom, democracy and the mode of law and under the special strategic and global partnership, both countries have been deepening bilateral cooperations", says Ono Hikariko, Spokesperson, Japan Foreign Ministry while speaking to WION's Diplomatic Correspondent Siddhant Sibbal.

'Japan and India share fundamental values', says Ono Hikariko, Spokesperson, Japan Foreign ministry

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