Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen, who arrived in India on Tuesday, has cut short his three-day visit due to security situation in his country. Israel has killed three senior commanders of militant group Islamic Jihad in Gaza.

Israeli FM Eli Cohen cuts short his India visit over security situation in his country

<p>In one of its kind continent-wide effort to save migratory birds, eleven countries have agreed on an institutional framework. The framework, known as Central Asian Flyway (CAF), is aimed to strengthen efforts for migratory birds and their habitats in a coordinated manner.</p>

<h2><strong>Central Asian Flyway: Which countries does it cover?</strong></h2>

<p>The Central Asian Flyway is a major migratory route for birds, covering 30 countries from the Arctic Ocean to the Indian Ocean. It is home to more than 400 species of migratory birds, including threatened and endangered species such as the Siberian crane and the lesser white-fronted goose.</p>

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<p>Of these 30 countries, 11 have come on-board for coordinated efforts to save migratory birds within the Central Asian flyway. These eleven countries are India, Armenia, Bangladesh, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Kuwait, Mongolia, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.</p>

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<p>Other than these eleven countries, twenty nine more nations must also come on-board for the formalisation of complete Central Asian Flyway within one single mechanism.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The formalisation of the Central Asian Flyway initiative is being seen as a significant step towards the conservation of migratory birds and their habitats.</p>

<h2><strong>What is a flyway?</strong></h2>

<p>A flyway is a geographical region within which a number of migratory bird species complete their annual cycle. The annual cycle includes breeding, moulting, staging and non-breeding.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A total of 370 species of migratory birds visit the Indian subcontinent annually.</p>

<h2><strong>Central Asian Flyway: India's leading role</strong></h2>

<p>Once agreed upon by all the countries, India may serve as secretariat of the Central Asian Flyway in due course, The Times of India reported.</p>

<p>"India has been taking proactive steps in the conservation of migratory birds and their habitats and has been advocating establishment of a Central Asian Flyway initiative that first began in 2005 in New Delhi," Suresh Kumar, senior scientist at Wildlife Institute of India in Dehradun, who assists the India's central government in matters relating to the Convention on Migratory Species, was quoted as saying by the Times of India.&nbsp;</p>

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In one of its kind continent-wide effort to save migratory birds, eleven countries have agreed on an institutional framework. The framework, known as Central Asian Flyway (CAF), is aimed to strengthen efforts for migratory birds and their habitats in a coordinated manner.

In one of its kind continent-wide effort to save migratory birds, eleven countries have agreed on an institutional framework. The framework, known as Central Asian Flyway (CAF), is aimed to strengthen efforts for migratory birds and their habitats in a coordinated manner. Central Asian Flyway: Which countries does it cover? The Central Asian Flyway is a major migratory route for birds, covering 30 countries from the Arctic Ocean to the Indian Ocean. It is home to more than 400 species of migratory birds, including threatened and endangered species such as the Siberian crane and the lesser white-fronted goose. ALSO READ | See Pics | Man sets up resort at Kashmir’s famous Dal Lake for migratory birds Of these 30 countries, 11 have come on-board for coordinated efforts to save migratory birds within the Central Asian flyway. These eleven countries are India, Armenia, Bangladesh, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Kuwait, Mongolia, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. ALSO WATCH | Safe haven for endangered migratory birds | WION Climate Tracker × Other than these eleven countries, twenty nine more nations must also come on-board for the formalisation of complete Central Asian Flyway within one single mechanism. The formalisation of the Central Asian Flyway initiative is being seen as a significant step towards the conservation of migratory birds and their habitats. What is a flyway? A flyway is a geographical region within which a number of migratory bird species complete their annual cycle. The annual cycle includes breeding, moulting, staging and non-breeding. A total of 370 species of migratory birds visit the Indian subcontinent annually. Central Asian Flyway: India's leading role Once agreed upon by all the countries, India may serve as secretariat of the Central Asian Flyway in due course, The Times of India reported. "India has been taking proactive steps in the conservation of migratory birds and their habitats and has been advocating establishment of a Central Asian Flyway initiative that first began in 2005 in New Delhi," Suresh Kumar, senior scientist at Wildlife Institute of India in Dehradun, who assists the India's central government in matters relating to the Convention on Migratory Species, was quoted as saying by the Times of India. 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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Australia will soon host the Quad Summit, Australian High Commissioner to India, Barry O’ Farrell talks to WION about the key focus area of summit. QUAD is a practical formation of four countries determine to deliver peace, prosperity and security to the Indo-Pacific. It has a practical and positive agenda which is open to all countries in the region who are prepared to abide by the rules. Initiatives in QUAD are practical in nature, designed to deliver that security which any country in the Indo Pacific needs to be able to make it's own decisions, free of coercion with full sovereignty.

QUAD is formed to deliver peace & security to Indo-Pacific: Australian HC to India, Barry O’ Farrell

<p>If reports are to be believed, imports of Chinese goods could dwindle in India as the government continues to introduce a raft of Quality Control Orders (QCO). The situation could pose problems for the Indian industry, according to a report published in Mint.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Inspections by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) have become crucial, with India imposing mandatory certification on many products for which QCOs have been issued," the publication noted, adding that customs officials were blocking products that were not compliant with Indian standards.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With several hurdles in the process, the import delays could pose difficulties for myriad industries which are dependent on China for products, the report warned. From&nbsp;pharmaceutical ingredients to auto parts to machinery, China has been one of the biggest importers to India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, the total imports from China increased to&nbsp;$98.51 billion during the financial year that ended in March, compared to $94.57 billion during the same time last year.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>A government official, however, asserted that India was not looking to boot out China, albeit it was stepping in for quality checks as the Chinese officials were yet to resume the practice after the pandemic.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“India is not blocking imports from China. The issue is that because of travel restrictions in China, inspections are not taking place. Chinese officials are yet to indicate the reopening of facilities for inspections," said the official, requesting anonymity.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We have resumed inspection of all the countries whose embassies have written to us indicating their facilities are open for inspection. BIS can’t give certifications without inspections."</p>

<h2><strong>Indian government upping the ante</strong></h2>

<p>With an aim to curb the import of sub-standard goods, especially from China and boost the domestic industry, India has seen a surge in QCOs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Products such as toys, machinery safety equipment, pressure cookers, ACs and chemicals have already been brought under compulsory certification.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier in January this year, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) said it was planning to issue more QCOs by the&nbsp;second quarter of the next year. So far, India has issued 115 QCOs, and orders on as many as 675 products across 14 ministries are under consideration.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Even then, there was pushback from the World Trade Organization (WTO) members who said implementing QCOs should be on grounds of health, safety, environment, deceptive trade practice or national security only.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, according to experts,&nbsp;QCO is the perfect antidote to stop cheap Chinese imports from flooding the Indian market. Once Chinese goods enter India, their ultra-competitive pricing means that domestic traders are pushed to the fringes and punished for trying to maintain a certain level of quality.&nbsp;</p>

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If reports are to be believed, imports of Chinese goods could dwindle in India as the government continues to introduce a raft of Quality Control Orders (QCO). The situation could pose problems for the Indian industry, according to a report published in Mint.

If reports are to be believed, imports of Chinese goods could dwindle in India as the government continues to introduce a raft of Quality Control Orders (QCO). The situation could pose problems for the Indian industry, according to a report published in Mint. "Inspections by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) have become crucial, with India imposing mandatory certification on many products for which QCOs have been issued," the publication noted, adding that customs officials were blocking products that were not compliant with Indian standards. With several hurdles in the process, the import delays could pose difficulties for myriad industries which are dependent on China for products, the report warned. From pharmaceutical ingredients to auto parts to machinery, China has been one of the biggest importers to India. Notably, the total imports from China increased to $98.51 billion during the financial year that ended in March, compared to $94.57 billion during the same time last year. ALSO READ | US pips China to become India's top trade partner A government official, however, asserted that India was not looking to boot out China, albeit it was stepping in for quality checks as the Chinese officials were yet to resume the practice after the pandemic. “India is not blocking imports from China. The issue is that because of travel restrictions in China, inspections are not taking place. Chinese officials are yet to indicate the reopening of facilities for inspections," said the official, requesting anonymity. "We have resumed inspection of all the countries whose embassies have written to us indicating their facilities are open for inspection. BIS can’t give certifications without inspections." Indian government upping the ante With an aim to curb the import of sub-standard goods, especially from China and boost the domestic industry, India has seen a surge in QCOs. Products such as toys, machinery safety equipment, pressure cookers, ACs and chemicals have already been brought under compulsory certification. Earlier in January this year, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) said it was planning to issue more QCOs by the second quarter of the next year. So far, India has issued 115 QCOs, and orders on as many as 675 products across 14 ministries are under consideration. WATCH | India to discourage foreign trade settlement in Chinese yuan × Even then, there was pushback from the World Trade Organization (WTO) members who said implementing QCOs should be on grounds of health, safety, environment, deceptive trade practice or national security only. However, according to experts, QCO is the perfect antidote to stop cheap Chinese imports from flooding the Indian market. Once Chinese goods enter India, their ultra-competitive pricing means that domestic traders are pushed to the fringes and punished for trying to maintain a certain level of quality. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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India is increasing its efforts to reduce emissions and ride the EV bus to a net zero future. A government panel in India has proposed a ban on diesel four-wheelers by the year 2027. This is being done to reduce emissions and achieve its 2070 Net Zero goal.

India revs up for greener mobility, govt panel puts brake on diesel

Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen is all set to land in India today (09 May) for a three-day visit. He will hold a meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. Eli Cohen will also attend the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) India-Israel Business Forum.

Israel FM Eli Cohen to arrive in India today, likely to meet EAM Jaishankar

<p>Foxconn, a major Apple supplier, announced in a filing on Tuesday that it has purchased a large plot of land on the outskirts of Bengaluru, the Indian IT hub, as part of its efforts to diversify away from China as its primary place of production.</p>

<p>Foxconn, also known by its&nbsp;official&nbsp;name Hon Hai Precision Industry, is the largest contract electronics manufacturer in the world and a key supplier of Apple iPhone parts.</p>

<p>Both companies are looking to expand outside of China, where the majority of their manufacturing is situated, after production was hampered by tough Covid restrictions and ongoing diplomatic challenges with the United States, as reported by the Hindustan Times.</p>

<h2><strong>Bid to expand outside of China</strong></h2>

<p>In a statement to the London Stock Exchange, the company said that it had acquired a 1.2 million square metre (13 million square foot) land in Devanahalli, close to the Bengaluru airport, the country's innovation hub.</p>

<p>The site was purchased for $37 million by its subsidiary Foxconn Hon Hai Technology India Mega Development.</p>

<p>In Vietnam's Nghe An province, another Foxconn facility was acquiring land use rights to a 480,000 square metre property, it was noted.</p>

<p>In March, Basavaraj S. Bommai, the chief minister of Karnataka, stated that Apple would "soon" begin manufacturing&nbsp;iPhones at a new plant in the state, creating "about 100,000 jobs".</p>

<p>Citing anonymous sources, Bloomberg News said that Foxconn intended to invest $700 million in a new factory in Karnataka that same month.</p>

<p>Foxconn chairman Young Liu visited the state then to "deepen partnerships... and seek cooperation in new areas such as semiconductor development and electric vehicles", he said in a statement.</p>

<p>He also met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to whom their "discussions covered various topics aimed at enhancing India's tech and innovation eco-system"</p>

<p>At its facility in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, Foxconn has been manufacturing Apple smartphones in India since 2019.</p>

<p>Apple products are additionally manufactured and assembled in India by Wistron and Pegatron, two other Taiwanese suppliers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, last month unveiled the company's first two retail locations in the most populated nation in the world. Apple has been making its own push into India.</p>

<p>The California-based company is placing a significant stake in the 1.4 billion people&nbsp;country, which after&nbsp;China has the second-highest percentage of smartphone users worldwide.</p>

<p>The corporation with the largest market value in the world is likewise growing its industrial presence in India.</p>

<p>Apple announced in September of last year that it would produce the newest iPhone 14, just weeks after the flagship model was introduced, in India.</p>

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Foxconn, a major Apple supplier, announced in a filing on Tuesday that it has purchased a large plot of land on the outskirts of Bengaluru, the Indian IT hub, as part of its efforts to diversify away from China as its primary place of production.

Foxconn, a major Apple supplier, announced in a filing on Tuesday that it has purchased a large plot of land on the outskirts of Bengaluru, the Indian IT hub, as part of its efforts to diversify away from China as its primary place of production. Foxconn, also known by its official name Hon Hai Precision Industry, is the largest contract electronics manufacturer in the world and a key supplier of Apple iPhone parts. Both companies are looking to expand outside of China, where the majority of their manufacturing is situated, after production was hampered by tough Covid restrictions and ongoing diplomatic challenges with the United States, as reported by the Hindustan Times. Bid to expand outside of China In a statement to the London Stock Exchange, the company said that it had acquired a 1.2 million square metre (13 million square foot) land in Devanahalli, close to the Bengaluru airport, the country's innovation hub. The site was purchased for $37 million by its subsidiary Foxconn Hon Hai Technology India Mega Development. In Vietnam's Nghe An province, another Foxconn facility was acquiring land use rights to a 480,000 square metre property, it was noted. In March, Basavaraj S. Bommai, the chief minister of Karnataka, stated that Apple would "soon" begin manufacturing iPhones at a new plant in the state, creating "about 100,000 jobs". Citing anonymous sources, Bloomberg News said that Foxconn intended to invest $700 million in a new factory in Karnataka that same month. Foxconn chairman Young Liu visited the state then to "deepen partnerships... and seek cooperation in new areas such as semiconductor development and electric vehicles", he said in a statement. He also met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to whom their "discussions covered various topics aimed at enhancing India's tech and innovation eco-system" At its facility in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, Foxconn has been manufacturing Apple smartphones in India since 2019. Apple products are additionally manufactured and assembled in India by Wistron and Pegatron, two other Taiwanese suppliers. Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, last month unveiled the company's first two retail locations in the most populated nation in the world. Apple has been making its own push into India. The California-based company is placing a significant stake in the 1.4 billion people country, which after China has the second-highest percentage of smartphone users worldwide. The corporation with the largest market value in the world is likewise growing its industrial presence in India. Apple announced in September of last year that it would produce the newest iPhone 14, just weeks after the flagship model was introduced, in India. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Apple maker Foxconn purchases land in Bengaluru worth $37mn, to increase manufacturing presence in India

<p>The upcoming India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) meeting, which is set to take place in Brussels on May 15-16, is expected to cover a range of issues, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence (AI).</p>

<p>Helena König, the deputy secretary general for economic and global affairs at the European External Action Service (EEAS), emphasised the importance of collaboration between India and the EU, noting that "in terms of technology India is very advanced, we're very advanced, so we'll work on it together."&nbsp;</p>

<p>EEAS is the diplomatic service and foreign and defence ministry of the European Union (EU). It is responsible for conducting the EU's foreign policy and managing its diplomatic missions around the world.</p>

<p>The establishment of the EU-India Trade and Technology Council is seen as a key step in strengthening the strategic partnership between the EU and India. The council is the second such bilateral forum for the EU and the first one established with any partner for India. It is hoped that the council will provide a platform for discussions on a range of issues, including trade, technology, and AI.</p>

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<p>At the upcoming TTC meeting, three top Indian ministers - EAM S Jaishankar, trade minister Piyush Goyal, and IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will travel to Brussels to discuss the future of the partnership between India and the EU. The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to launch the EU-India Trade and Technology Council last year. Ministerial meetings of the TTC will take place at least once a year, alternating between the EU and India.</p>

<p>On the topic of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) talks, König expressed optimism, noting that there is the "strongest commitment from highest level" for the conclusion of the pact. She stressed the importance of a comprehensive agreement that can be used in the decades to come. The next round of India-EU FTA talks is set to take place in Delhi in June.</p>

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<p>König also highlighted the importance of the upcoming Indo-Pacific Forum in Stockholm, Sweden, which will bring together several ministers to focus on issues where concrete actions can be taken. India's external affairs minister will be present at the meeting. She praised India's role as the "biggest democracy in the world" and noted that the EU shares "similar values with India." König emphasised the need for dialogue to take place on a multilateral level, pointing that India is a "strong defender of the multilateral system."</p>

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The upcoming India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) meeting, which is set to take place in Brussels on May 15-16, is expected to cover a range of issues, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence (AI).

The upcoming India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) meeting, which is set to take place in Brussels on May 15-16, is expected to cover a range of issues, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence (AI). Helena König, the deputy secretary general for economic and global affairs at the European External Action Service (EEAS), emphasised the importance of collaboration between India and the EU, noting that "in terms of technology India is very advanced, we're very advanced, so we'll work on it together." EEAS is the diplomatic service and foreign and defence ministry of the European Union (EU). It is responsible for conducting the EU's foreign policy and managing its diplomatic missions around the world. The establishment of the EU-India Trade and Technology Council is seen as a key step in strengthening the strategic partnership between the EU and India. The council is the second such bilateral forum for the EU and the first one established with any partner for India. It is hoped that the council will provide a platform for discussions on a range of issues, including trade, technology, and AI. WATCH | Tech companies battle EU over data-sharing × At the upcoming TTC meeting, three top Indian ministers - EAM S Jaishankar, trade minister Piyush Goyal, and IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will travel to Brussels to discuss the future of the partnership between India and the EU. The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to launch the EU-India Trade and Technology Council last year. Ministerial meetings of the TTC will take place at least once a year, alternating between the EU and India. On the topic of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) talks, König expressed optimism, noting that there is the "strongest commitment from highest level" for the conclusion of the pact. She stressed the importance of a comprehensive agreement that can be used in the decades to come. The next round of India-EU FTA talks is set to take place in Delhi in June. ALSO READ | Greek embassy in India to host event highlighting plight of ethnic Greeks in conflict-torn Mariupol König also highlighted the importance of the upcoming Indo-Pacific Forum in Stockholm, Sweden, which will bring together several ministers to focus on issues where concrete actions can be taken. India's external affairs minister will be present at the meeting. She praised India's role as the "biggest democracy in the world" and noted that the EU shares "similar values with India." König emphasised the need for dialogue to take place on a multilateral level, pointing that India is a "strong defender of the multilateral system." WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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India is reviving up its efforts to reduce emissions and ride the EV bus to a net-zero future. A government panel in India has proposed a ban on diesel 4-wheelers by the year 2027 in order to reduce emissions and achieve its 2070 net zero goal.

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India's ambitions to become a leader in the electric vehicles have got a major boost, India on Monday, said that it has found a major Lithium reserve in the Western state of Rajasthan.

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<p>In the Kuno National Park (KNP) in Madhya Pradesh, a female cheetah named Daksha, who had been brought from South Africa, was killed during a fight with other cheetahs inside the park. As per PTI reports, Daksha was killed after a "violent interaction" with the Phinda adult male coalition, also known as the White Walkers, which included Vayu and Agni.&nbsp;&nbsp;Kuno has lost three cheetahs including Daksha, since the cats were brought from South Africa and Namibia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Since last year, nine cheetahs have been introduced to the national park, of which two died in March and April.</p>

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<p>A captive-bred cheetah named Sasha passed away in March from kidney failure that she had been suffering from ever since she was brought to India. She started showing signs of weakness and exhaustion on January 23, at which point authorities tranquillised her and sent her to a quarantine area where she would receive care.</p>

<p>The second Cheetah, Uday, was discovered sick in the national park in April and passed away while receiving treatment.</p>

<p>According to the ministry, the cheetahs would be permitted to leave KNP and won't necessarily be recaptured unless they venture into areas where they are in significant danger.</p>

<h2><strong>India's&nbsp;cheetah reintroduction operation</strong></h2>

<p>Four of the eight cheetahs that were brought over from Namibia have so far been freed from their caged acclimatisation camps and placed in the KNP's free-range habitat.</p>

<p>In September 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released eight cheetahs that had been brought in from Namibia into a special enclosure at the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh.</p>

<p>As part of the cheetah reintroduction operation, the cheetahs were flown in a special jet from Namibia to Gwalior. Later, two Indian Air Force helicopters transported the animals to the national park.</p>

<p>In February, 12 additional cheetahs arrived in India from South Africa. The second group of cheetahs arrived at the Air Force base in Gwalior before being sent to Kuno National Park.</p>

<h2><strong>Cheetah went extinct in India in 1952</strong></h2>

<p>In the majority of countries, cheetah numbers are dropping. South Africa is an exception to this trend because there is no more space for the cats there.</p>

<p>These majestic animals, known as "the smallest of the big cats," can reportedly outrun the fastest Yamaha bike. Due to intensive poaching during the time before independence, they became extinct in India in 1952. In 1948, a cheetah was last seen in the Sal forests of Chhattisgarh's Koriya district.<br />
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In the Kuno National Park (KNP) in Madhya Pradesh, a female cheetah named Daksha, who had been brought from South Africa, was killed during a fight with other cheetahs inside the park.

In the Kuno National Park (KNP) in Madhya Pradesh, a female cheetah named Daksha, who had been brought from South Africa, was killed during a fight with other cheetahs inside the park. As per PTI reports, Daksha was killed after a "violent interaction" with the Phinda adult male coalition, also known as the White Walkers, which included Vayu and Agni. Kuno has lost three cheetahs including Daksha, since the cats were brought from South Africa and Namibia. Since last year, nine cheetahs have been introduced to the national park, of which two died in March and April. MP| A female Cheetah Daksha, brought from South Africa has died in Kuno National Park. This is the 3rd death so far: MP Chief Conservator of Forest JS Chauhan pic.twitter.com/dQp5V0f1Ek — ANI (@ANI) May 9, 2023 × A captive-bred cheetah named Sasha passed away in March from kidney failure that she had been suffering from ever since she was brought to India. She started showing signs of weakness and exhaustion on January 23, at which point authorities tranquillised her and sent her to a quarantine area where she would receive care. The second Cheetah, Uday, was discovered sick in the national park in April and passed away while receiving treatment. According to the ministry, the cheetahs would be permitted to leave KNP and won't necessarily be recaptured unless they venture into areas where they are in significant danger. India's cheetah reintroduction operation Four of the eight cheetahs that were brought over from Namibia have so far been freed from their caged acclimatisation camps and placed in the KNP's free-range habitat. In September 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released eight cheetahs that had been brought in from Namibia into a special enclosure at the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh. As part of the cheetah reintroduction operation, the cheetahs were flown in a special jet from Namibia to Gwalior. Later, two Indian Air Force helicopters transported the animals to the national park. In February, 12 additional cheetahs arrived in India from South Africa. The second group of cheetahs arrived at the Air Force base in Gwalior before being sent to Kuno National Park. Cheetah went extinct in India in 1952 In the majority of countries, cheetah numbers are dropping. South Africa is an exception to this trend because there is no more space for the cats there. These majestic animals, known as "the smallest of the big cats," can reportedly outrun the fastest Yamaha bike. Due to intensive poaching during the time before independence, they became extinct in India in 1952. In 1948, a cheetah was last seen in the Sal forests of Chhattisgarh's Koriya district. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

India: Another cheetah dies at Kuno National Park, third death in 40 days

The Israeli foreign minister is on a 3-day India visit. Eli Cohen will meet his Indian counterpart Jaishankar at around noon today. Apart from the capital New Delhi, the Israeli foreign minister will be visiting the Indian cities of Agra and Mumbai. Eli Cohen's trip comes after India visits by Israel's Knesset speaker & economy minister. Recently, Israel's India envoy said the cooperation between the two nations is based on deep trust. He added prime minister Netanyahu is expected to visit India later this year. India and Israel established full diplomatic relations in 1992. Since then, the bilateral relationship between the two countries has blossomed at the economic, agricultural and political levels. Narendra Modi became the first sitting Indian prime minister to visit Israel on July 4, 2017. Bilateral consultation mechanisms exist in multiple sectors of collaboration, including Defence and counter-terror.

Israel FM in New Delhi | In 2017, Narendra Modi became first sitting Indian PM to visit Tel Aviv

Indian women officers are finally set to serve at the Line of Control. This step comes in an attempt to make Indian army more inclusive and increase the employment opportunities of women the Indian army. These army officers are a part of the Territorial army and will serve the railway engineer regiment. What is the Indian Territorial army? What does this move mean for India? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: India's Territorial Army gives women officers a nod at LoC

India's southern state of Kerala witnessed a boat capsize. At least 22 people died, including 15 children. What has the government done about the incident? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Boat capsizes after overloading in Kerala

India is countering China's influence in the Arab world with a major communication project that aims to inter-connect West Asia via railway networks and connect the region to India through shipping lanes. The ambitious project will bring West Asia closer to India.

Gravitas: India counters China's influence in the Arab world

According to reports, the Israeli Army had killed three leaders of the 'Islamic Jihad' in airstrikes that it carried out inside the territory of Gaza, it claimed. According to the Health Ministry of Hamas-controlled Palestine, the Israeli airstrikes has resulted in more than a dozen people dead.

'Islamic Jihad' leaders dead in Israel-Gaza airstrikes | Israeli FM cuts short 3-day India visit

China is snooping around the South China Sea. Boats suspected to be belonging to Chinese maritime militia reportedly approached the South China Sea. They reached an area where the navies of India and ASEAN countries were taking part in the drills. According to a report, Beijing appeared to be using the militia to intimidate.

Why did China try to interrupt ASEAN-India maritime exercise in the South China Sea?

Top European Union official, Helena König, said that artificial intelligence will be among the key issues at the upcoming India EU trade and technology council (TTC) meeting that will take place in Brussels next week. König, who is the Deputy Secretary General for Economic and Global Affairs , European External Action Service, said, "In terms of technology India is very advanced, we're very advanced, so we'll work on it together."

India-EU Trade & Tech Council to Discuss AI at Brussels Meeting: Top EU Official

India is celebrating its Nobel Prize winning poet and philospher Rabindranath Tagore's birth anniversary today which marks his 162nd birthday.

India celebrates Nobel Prize winning poet and philospher Rabindranath Tagore's birth anniversary

While speaking to WION's Siddhant Sibbal EU official Helena Konig said that India has an extremely important role to play in the world. She also added that India is a strong defender of the multilateral system.

India has an extremely important role to play in the world, says EU official Helena Konig

According to reports, several Chinese militia ships were spotted in a portion of the South-China Sea. This is the same area where a group of ASEAN and Indian war ships were engaged in military drills. For more details, watch the video.

Chinese ships interrupt India-ASEAN drills in South China Sea

The Israeli army said it killed three leaders of the Islamic Jihad group in air strikes on Gaza. According to the health ministry in the Hamas-controlled Palestinian territory, the Israeli air strikes left a dozen dead. Amid the escalating tensions, Israel's foreign minister has cut short his India visit, while the Islamic jihad group scrapped a visit to Cairo. Israel's foreign minister Eli Cohen, who arrived in India today morning, decided to cut short his 3-day diplomatic visit. He will now leave after meeting Indian prime minister Narendra Modi. Eli Cohen's trip is the third high-level visit by senior Israeli officials in less than three months. Israel's Knesset speaker & economy minister visited recently. Analysts say the high-level India trips are being seen as a prelude to the much-anticipated visit of Netanyahu later this year. Remember, Narendra Modi became the first sitting Indian prime minister to visit Israel on July 4, 2017.

Israel's foreign minister to leave after meeting Indian PM Modi | 'Islamic Jihad' scraps Cairo visit

Satellite images have revealed China’s intelligence facility being set up in the Great Coco island, barely 50km from India’s Andaman and Nicobar Islands – making it yet another location where Indian and Chinese forces will come face-to-face. From Galwan in the North to Tawang in the North-East, Myanmar to Sri Lanka and Maldives in the South… For years, China’s has been attempting to carve out a circle of threat around India. But today's India is different from the one China faced in 1962 and it is prepared for all possibilities. Here’s how India is checking and preparing to shred China’s threat-circle. Watch Game Plan with Shivan Chanana.

How India checkmates China's circle of threat in South Asian region | WION Game Plan

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