<p>Kerala's Padma Lakshmi registered as an advocate with the state's Bar Council, becoming the first transgender lawyer in the state.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I ignore all forms of negativity, be it people or their comments. I focus on the positive. I believe that is one of my advantages. If I focus on the negativity, I will have time only for that and will never move forward in life," she told PTI.</p>

<p>P Rajeev, the state's industries minister, expressed&nbsp;his delight&nbsp;and posted a photo of the lawyer on his official Instagram handle.</p>

<p>As per the minister's post, Padma Lakshmi was one of the more than 1,500 recent law graduates who received their bar enrolment certificates on Sunday at an event hosted by the Bar Council of India. Padma Lakshmi received her law degree from Ernakulam Government Law College, as per PTI reports.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rajeev applauded the young lawyer's perseverance in his Instagram post, noting that she had to navigate a society that was not quite supportive or kind to her.</p>

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<p>"Congratulations to Padma Lakshmi who overcame all the hurdles of life and enrolled as the first transgender advocate in Kerala. Becoming the first is always the hardest achievement in history. There are no predecessors on the way to the goal. Obstacles will be inevitable. There will be people to mute and discourage. Padma Lakshmi has written her name in the legal history by overcoming all this," Rajeev said in the post translated from Malayalam to English, as reported by NDTV.</p>

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<p>The heartwarming tweet thrilled users, and several of them used the red heart emoji to express their happiness.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Congrats and welcome to the Advocate community,"&nbsp;said one user in response to the minister's post.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Social media users are praising Padma Lakshmi's accomplishment in the wake of Joyita Mondal, who was appointed as India's first transgender judge in West Bengal.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Kerala's Padma Lakshmi registered as an advocate with the state's Bar Council, becoming the first transgender lawyer in the state. "I ignore all forms of negativity, be it people or their comments.

Kerala's Padma Lakshmi registered as an advocate with the state's Bar Council, becoming the first transgender lawyer in the state. "I ignore all forms of negativity, be it people or their comments. I focus on the positive. I believe that is one of my advantages. If I focus on the negativity, I will have time only for that and will never move forward in life," she told PTI. P Rajeev, the state's industries minister, expressed his delight and posted a photo of the lawyer on his official Instagram handle. As per the minister's post, Padma Lakshmi was one of the more than 1,500 recent law graduates who received their bar enrolment certificates on Sunday at an event hosted by the Bar Council of India. Padma Lakshmi received her law degree from Ernakulam Government Law College, as per PTI reports. Rajeev applauded the young lawyer's perseverance in his Instagram post, noting that she had to navigate a society that was not quite supportive or kind to her. View this post on Instagram A post shared by P Rajeev (@prajeevofficial) × "Congratulations to Padma Lakshmi who overcame all the hurdles of life and enrolled as the first transgender advocate in Kerala. Becoming the first is always the hardest achievement in history. There are no predecessors on the way to the goal. Obstacles will be inevitable. There will be people to mute and discourage. Padma Lakshmi has written her name in the legal history by overcoming all this," Rajeev said in the post translated from Malayalam to English, as reported by NDTV. ALSO READ | Meet Nisha Desai Biswal: Indian-origin woman nominated by Biden as deputy CEO of US finance agency The heartwarming tweet thrilled users, and several of them used the red heart emoji to express their happiness. "Congrats and welcome to the Advocate community," said one user in response to the minister's post. Social media users are praising Padma Lakshmi's accomplishment in the wake of Joyita Mondal, who was appointed as India's first transgender judge in West Bengal. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Kerala's first transgender lawyer: Padma Lakshmi aspires to be the voice of the poor

India is not looking at increasing air traffic rights for the United Arab Emirates, said Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. The UAE has urged India to increase the maximum number of seats between the two countries by 50,000 a week.

India rejects UAE request for more air traffic rights

<p>The <a href="https://www.state.gov/reports/2022-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/india">annual US&nbsp;report</a> on human rights practices, which was published on Monday (March 20), cited "significant human rights issues" and abuses in India, according to the US&nbsp;State Department, including allegations of the targeting of religious minorities, dissidents, and journalists.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The findings came over a year after Secretary of State Antony Blinken, in a rare open criticism of India's human rights record, said America was keeping a watch&nbsp;on what it described as an increase in violations in India&nbsp;by some government, police, and prison officials, as reported by Reuters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Due to the strong economic links between the two nations and India's growing significance to Washington in its efforts to balance China in the region, the US&nbsp;rarely criticises India.</p>

<p>In recent years, under the leadership of prime minister&nbsp;Narendra Modi's&nbsp;Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), advocacy groups have expressed concern about what they perceive to be a deteriorating human rights situation in India.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Human Rights Watch has stated that the Indian government's policies and actions specifically target Muslims, and Modi's&nbsp;ruling party has been criticised for promoting religious polarisation since assuming power in 2014.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The United Nations human rights office described a 2019 citizenship law as "fundamentally discriminatory" because it excluded Muslim immigrants from neighbouring nations; critics also point to anti-conversion legislation that questioned the constitutionally guaranteed right to freedom of religion; and the revocation of Kashmir's special status in 2019, reported Reuters.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>India has fallen from 140th to 150th in the annual Reporters Without Borders Global Press Freedom Index rankings since Modi assumed office, which is its lowest position yet. According to internet advocacy group Access Now, India has also topped the global list for the largest number of internet shutdowns for five years in a row, including in 2022.</p>

<p>"Civil society organisations expressed concern that the central government sometimes used UAPA (Unlawful Activities Prevention Act) to detain human rights activists and journalists," the US&nbsp;report said.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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The annual US report on human rights practices, which was published on Monday (March 20), cited "significant human rights issues" and abuses in India, according to the US State Department, including allegations of the targeting of religious minorities, dissidents, and journalists.

The annual US report on human rights practices, which was published on Monday (March 20), cited "significant human rights issues" and abuses in India, according to the US State Department, including allegations of the targeting of religious minorities, dissidents, and journalists. The findings came over a year after Secretary of State Antony Blinken, in a rare open criticism of India's human rights record, said America was keeping a watch on what it described as an increase in violations in India by some government, police, and prison officials, as reported by Reuters. Due to the strong economic links between the two nations and India's growing significance to Washington in its efforts to balance China in the region, the US rarely criticises India. In recent years, under the leadership of prime minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), advocacy groups have expressed concern about what they perceive to be a deteriorating human rights situation in India. ALSO READ | India to spend $12 bn on airports in next two years as traffic picks up Human Rights Watch has stated that the Indian government's policies and actions specifically target Muslims, and Modi's ruling party has been criticised for promoting religious polarisation since assuming power in 2014. The United Nations human rights office described a 2019 citizenship law as "fundamentally discriminatory" because it excluded Muslim immigrants from neighbouring nations; critics also point to anti-conversion legislation that questioned the constitutionally guaranteed right to freedom of religion; and the revocation of Kashmir's special status in 2019, reported Reuters. ALSO WATCH | Indian PM Modi accepts Japanese PM Fumio Kishida’s Invitation To G7 India has fallen from 140th to 150th in the annual Reporters Without Borders Global Press Freedom Index rankings since Modi assumed office, which is its lowest position yet. According to internet advocacy group Access Now, India has also topped the global list for the largest number of internet shutdowns for five years in a row, including in 2022. "Civil society organisations expressed concern that the central government sometimes used UAPA (Unlawful Activities Prevention Act) to detain human rights activists and journalists," the US report said. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p><meta name="uuid" content="uuiddZAF8V98iJjr" /><meta charset="utf-8" /><strong>India vs Myanmar tri-nation football tournament match:</strong> The Indian football team is set to host the tri-nation tournament featuring Myanmar and Kyrgyz Republic from March 22. The tournament marks the beginning of a crucial period for the Indian football team as they prepare for the AFC Asian Cup scheduled for next year.</p>

<p>India has had a mixed record in their recent international fixtures. They suffered a 2-0 defeat against Jordan back in May 2022 but bounced back with three consecutive victories against Cambodia, Afghanistan, and Hong Kong. In their recent international friendlies in September 2022, they secured a draw against Singapore but suffered a comprehensive 3-0 defeat against Vietnam.</p>

<p>This time around, the Indian coach, Igor Stimac, has picked a squad of experienced players and young talent. The competition for places is high, providing the country with a strong team. The tournament is set to take place in Imphal, providing Indian football fans with an exciting opportunity to watch their team play live.</p>

<p>Their first opponent, Myanmar, is ranked 53 places below India in the FIFA rankings. During the recent international break in December, Myanmar played five games but failed to win any of them against higher-ranked teams. Similar to India, they lost 3-0 to Vietnam, and also suffered defeats against Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand. Myanmar will hope to improve their performances during the Tri-Nation tournament, under the guidance of their coach, Michael Feichtenbeiner.</p>

<p>India's second opponent, Kyrgyz Republic, is ranked 98th in the FIFA rankings. They have had a mixed record in their recent fixtures, winning two, losing two, and drawing one. Their last match was against Oman, in which they lost 1-0.</p>

<h2><strong>India vs Myanmar match preview &amp; details</strong></h2>

<p>India vs Myanmar tri-nation tournament match will be played on Wednesday, March 22. The venue of the match is Khuman Lampak Stadium, Imphal. The match will start at 6:00 PM IST. Live-streaming of the match will be available on the Disney+Hotstar OTT app.</p>

<h2><strong>India vs Myanmar vs Kyrgyz Republic full schedule</strong></h2>

<ol>
	<li>India VS Myanmar – 22nd March (6 pm IST)</li>
	<li>Myanmar VS Kyrgyz Republic – 25th March (6 pm IST)</li>
	<li>India VS Kyrgyz Republic – 28th March (6 pm IST)</li>
</ol>

<h2><strong>India vs Myanmar live streaming: Where to watch on TV and mobile?</strong></h2>

<p>Star Sports Network will televise India vs Myanmar vs Kyrgyz Republic football tournament live in India. All three matches of the tournament will also be streamed live on the Disney+Hotstar OTT app.</p>

<h2><strong>India vs Myanmar playing XI (Predicted)</strong></h2>

<p><strong>India playing XI:</strong> Gurpreet Singh Sandhu; Rahul Bheke, Anwar Ali, Mehtab Singh, Akash Mishra; Jeakson Singh, Anirudh Thapa, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Brandon Fernandes, Ritwik Das; Manvir Singh.</p>

<p><strong>Myanmar playing XI:</strong> Kyaw Zin Phyo; Hein Phyo Win, Ye Min Thu, Thina Htet Aung, Nanda Kyaw; Lwin Moe Aung, Wai Lin Aung, Kyaw Min Oo; Aung Kaung Mann, Hein Htet Aung, Aung Thu.</p>

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India vs Myanmar tri-nation football tournament match: The Indian football team is set to host the tri-nation tournament featuring Myanmar and Kyrgyz Republic from March 22.

India vs Myanmar tri-nation football tournament match: The Indian football team is set to host the tri-nation tournament featuring Myanmar and Kyrgyz Republic from March 22. The tournament marks the beginning of a crucial period for the Indian football team as they prepare for the AFC Asian Cup scheduled for next year. India has had a mixed record in their recent international fixtures. They suffered a 2-0 defeat against Jordan back in May 2022 but bounced back with three consecutive victories against Cambodia, Afghanistan, and Hong Kong. In their recent international friendlies in September 2022, they secured a draw against Singapore but suffered a comprehensive 3-0 defeat against Vietnam. This time around, the Indian coach, Igor Stimac, has picked a squad of experienced players and young talent. The competition for places is high, providing the country with a strong team. The tournament is set to take place in Imphal, providing Indian football fans with an exciting opportunity to watch their team play live. Their first opponent, Myanmar, is ranked 53 places below India in the FIFA rankings. During the recent international break in December, Myanmar played five games but failed to win any of them against higher-ranked teams. Similar to India, they lost 3-0 to Vietnam, and also suffered defeats against Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand. Myanmar will hope to improve their performances during the Tri-Nation tournament, under the guidance of their coach, Michael Feichtenbeiner. India's second opponent, Kyrgyz Republic, is ranked 98th in the FIFA rankings. They have had a mixed record in their recent fixtures, winning two, losing two, and drawing one. Their last match was against Oman, in which they lost 1-0. India vs Myanmar match preview & details India vs Myanmar tri-nation tournament match will be played on Wednesday, March 22. The venue of the match is Khuman Lampak Stadium, Imphal. The match will start at 6:00 PM IST. Live-streaming of the match will be available on the Disney+Hotstar OTT app. India vs Myanmar vs Kyrgyz Republic full schedule India VS Myanmar – 22nd March (6 pm IST) Myanmar VS Kyrgyz Republic – 25th March (6 pm IST) India VS Kyrgyz Republic – 28th March (6 pm IST) India vs Myanmar live streaming: Where to watch on TV and mobile? Star Sports Network will televise India vs Myanmar vs Kyrgyz Republic football tournament live in India. All three matches of the tournament will also be streamed live on the Disney+Hotstar OTT app. India vs Myanmar playing XI (Predicted) India playing XI: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu; Rahul Bheke, Anwar Ali, Mehtab Singh, Akash Mishra; Jeakson Singh, Anirudh Thapa, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Brandon Fernandes, Ritwik Das; Manvir Singh. Myanmar playing XI: Kyaw Zin Phyo; Hein Phyo Win, Ye Min Thu, Thina Htet Aung, Nanda Kyaw; Lwin Moe Aung, Wai Lin Aung, Kyaw Min Oo; Aung Kaung Mann, Hein Htet Aung, Aung Thu. Also Read | India vs Myanmar live-streaming: How to watch India vs Myanmar football match live on mobile & laptop

India vs Myanmar tri-nation football tournament match: preview, playing XI, schedule & live-streaming details

<p>Nisha Desai Biswal, an Indian-American, has been nominated by US President Joe Biden for a senior administrative&nbsp;position at the US International Development Financing Commission, the White House announced on Monday (March 20).</p>

<p>Biswal has over 30 years of work experience in US foreign policy, international development initiatives across the Executive Branch, Congress, and the private sector. She formerly held the position of Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia under the Obama Administration, as per PTI reports.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The White House stated that Biswal facilitated the US-India strategic partnership during a period of unprecedented collaboration while serving as the US Department of State's Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs from 2013 to 2017.</p>

<p>During this time, the US and India established an annual Strategic and Commercial Dialogue, which she supervised.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In her stint&nbsp;as Assistant Secretary, she also established the US-Bangladesh Partnership Dialogue and the C5-1 Dialogue with Central Asia.</p>

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<p>Further, she has over ten years of experience on Capitol Hill, where she has held positions as professional staff on the House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee as well as staff director on the State and Foreign Operations Subcommittee.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Biswal is a member of the US Institute of Peace's International Advisory Council, the National Democratic Institute's Board of Directors, and the Advisory Committee on Voluntary Foreign Assistance.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Additionally, she is also part of&nbsp;the Aspen Institute's India-US Track 2 Dialogue on Climate and Energy as well as the Afghanistan Study Group of the USIP. According to the White House, Biswal is a University of Virginia alumna holding a degree in&nbsp;economics and international relations.&nbsp;</p>

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Nisha Desai Biswal, an Indian-American, has been nominated by US President Joe Biden for a senior administrative position at the US International Development Financing Commission, the White House announced on Monday (March 20).

Nisha Desai Biswal, an Indian-American, has been nominated by US President Joe Biden for a senior administrative position at the US International Development Financing Commission, the White House announced on Monday (March 20). Biswal has over 30 years of work experience in US foreign policy, international development initiatives across the Executive Branch, Congress, and the private sector. She formerly held the position of Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia under the Obama Administration, as per PTI reports. The White House stated that Biswal facilitated the US-India strategic partnership during a period of unprecedented collaboration while serving as the US Department of State's Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs from 2013 to 2017. During this time, the US and India established an annual Strategic and Commercial Dialogue, which she supervised. In her stint as Assistant Secretary, she also established the US-Bangladesh Partnership Dialogue and the C5-1 Dialogue with Central Asia. ALSO READ | Indian-origin Laxman Narasimhan assumes office as CEO of Starbucks Further, she has over ten years of experience on Capitol Hill, where she has held positions as professional staff on the House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee as well as staff director on the State and Foreign Operations Subcommittee. Biswal is a member of the US Institute of Peace's International Advisory Council, the National Democratic Institute's Board of Directors, and the Advisory Committee on Voluntary Foreign Assistance. Additionally, she is also part of the Aspen Institute's India-US Track 2 Dialogue on Climate and Energy as well as the Afghanistan Study Group of the USIP. According to the White House, Biswal is a University of Virginia alumna holding a degree in economics and international relations. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>India's High Commissioner in Canada was reportedly forced to cancel an event in British Columbia over safety concerns as protesters had blocked the entrance to the venue. The event was scheduled to start on Sunday evening.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dozens of protesters gathered at the venue over the rumoured detention of fugitive Amritpal Singh amid an arrest operation by Indian police against the separatist leader. However, there's no official confirmation by authorities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Police in the northern Punjab state have launched the operation as part of a state-wise cordoning move to detain members of the radical group 'Waris Punjab De' (WPD).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reports mentioned that India's High Commissioner to Ottawa Sanjay Kumar Verma cancelled a scheduled event in which he was supposed to attend a reception organised by the Friends of India &amp; Canada Foundation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Hindustan Times reported that an attendee told that the Surrey Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) couldn't control the protesters, and advised the High Commissioner against attending the function.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As quoted by the media outlet, Maninder Gill, who is the president of the Foundation, said, "This is a shame if even the High Commissioner cannot be protected in this country."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Some protesters were wielding swords in front of the venue and also demanded the release of the fugitive. Punjab suspended internet connectivity and threw a heavy security blanket in the state to ensure a smooth operation.&nbsp;</p>

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India's High Commissioner in Canada was reportedly forced to cancel an event in British Columbia over safety concerns as protesters had blocked the entrance to the venue.

India's High Commissioner in Canada was reportedly forced to cancel an event in British Columbia over safety concerns as protesters had blocked the entrance to the venue. The event was scheduled to start on Sunday evening. Dozens of protesters gathered at the venue over the rumoured detention of fugitive Amritpal Singh amid an arrest operation by Indian police against the separatist leader. However, there's no official confirmation by authorities. Police in the northern Punjab state have launched the operation as part of a state-wise cordoning move to detain members of the radical group 'Waris Punjab De' (WPD). Reports mentioned that India's High Commissioner to Ottawa Sanjay Kumar Verma cancelled a scheduled event in which he was supposed to attend a reception organised by the Friends of India & Canada Foundation. The Hindustan Times reported that an attendee told that the Surrey Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) couldn't control the protesters, and advised the High Commissioner against attending the function. As quoted by the media outlet, Maninder Gill, who is the president of the Foundation, said, "This is a shame if even the High Commissioner cannot be protected in this country." High Commissioner Sanjay Kumar Verma visited the historic Khalsa Diwan Society Gurudwara in #Vancouver & urged those present to enhance harmony, benevolence and help new arrivals from 🇮🇳 , including students. @HCI_Ottawa pic.twitter.com/dLN7B9CwsA — India in Vancouver (@cgivancouver) March 20, 2023 × Some protesters were wielding swords in front of the venue and also demanded the release of the fugitive. Punjab suspended internet connectivity and threw a heavy security blanket in the state to ensure a smooth operation. "Punjab's Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has restored the rule of law. It does not matter who breaks the law - whether it is someone we know or some stranger - the law will take action against whoever breaks it," said the Health Minister of Punjab Balbir Singh. 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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Fresh from his performance at the Oscar awards 2023, singer Rahul Sipligunj spoke exclusively to WION about his iconic song Naatu Naatu. Rahul also recalled meeting Rihanna backstage at the Oscar awards ceremony, his relationship with Oscar-winning composer MM Keeravani whom he calls his mentor, and the love he has been getting for singing Naatu Naatu. Listen in.

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Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida arrived in New Delhi on Monday morning to explore ways to boost bilateral ties in areas, including defence, trade and investment. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and PM Kishida are also set to discuss priorities for India's presidency of G20 and Japan's presidency of the G7.

Kishida India Visit: Japan-India to also discuss China's growing influence in Asia

Kishida India Visit: Japanese PM expected to lay out his vision on Indo-Pacific region

<p>India can attain energy independence by 2047, when it would celebrate 100 years of independence, according to a study by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory of the US Department of Energy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The "Pathways to Atmanirbhar Bharat [self-reliant India]" study additionally finds that India's energy infrastructure will require $3 trillion in investments over the next several decades, reported PTI news agency.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It concluded that achieving energy independence would have significant positive effects on India's economy, environment, and use of energy, such as savings to consumers of USD 2.5 trillion through 2047, a 90 per cent reduction in the country's yearly spending on fossil fuel imports, or USD 240 billion. This is an increase in India's industrial competitiveness on a global scale, and the capacity to fulfill its net-zero commitment sooner than anticipated.</p>

<p>"India's energy infrastructure requires a USD3 trillion investment in the coming decades, and our study finds that prioritizing new energy assets that are cost-effective and clean is crucial for long-term financial sustainability," said Berkeley Lab staff scientist and co-author Amol Phadke in a statement issued by the Department of Energy and quoted by PTI.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>According to the report, India would achieve energy independence by adding more than 500 GW of non-fossil electricity generation capacity by 2030, a target that the government has already set, followed by an 80 per cent clean grid by 2040 and a 90 per cent clean grid by 2047.&nbsp;</p>

<p>By 2035, it is predicted that sales of new vehicles might be nearly completely electric. According to the report, renewable hydrogen and electrification might replace heavy industrial output in most cases.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It claimed that the majority of the lithium required for the production of new electric vehicles and grid-scale battery storage systems (estimated at 2 million tonnes by 2040) could be supplied locally using recently discovered deposits.</p>

<p>"We find that India will embark on an ambitious energy transition in the coming decades," said Priyanka Mohanty, a co-author and researcher at Berkeley Lab. "However, the transition runway provides time to strategically deploy clean technologies at scale and plan for a just transition."</p>

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<p>The Indian industry must also make the transition to clean technology, such the production of green steel and electric vehicles. India is one of the world's top exporters of steel and automobiles, and the EU nations who have made a commitment to carbon neutrality and a potential carbon border adjustment price are their biggest customers, according to the report.</p>

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India can attain energy independence by 2047, when it would celebrate 100 years of independence, according to a study by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory of the US Department of Energy.

India can attain energy independence by 2047, when it would celebrate 100 years of independence, according to a study by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory of the US Department of Energy. The "Pathways to Atmanirbhar Bharat [self-reliant India]" study additionally finds that India's energy infrastructure will require $3 trillion in investments over the next several decades, reported PTI news agency. It concluded that achieving energy independence would have significant positive effects on India's economy, environment, and use of energy, such as savings to consumers of USD 2.5 trillion through 2047, a 90 per cent reduction in the country's yearly spending on fossil fuel imports, or USD 240 billion. This is an increase in India's industrial competitiveness on a global scale, and the capacity to fulfill its net-zero commitment sooner than anticipated. "India's energy infrastructure requires a USD3 trillion investment in the coming decades, and our study finds that prioritizing new energy assets that are cost-effective and clean is crucial for long-term financial sustainability," said Berkeley Lab staff scientist and co-author Amol Phadke in a statement issued by the Department of Energy and quoted by PTI. ALSO READ | Amid global economic turmoil, PM Modi says India’s economic and banking systems are strong According to the report, India would achieve energy independence by adding more than 500 GW of non-fossil electricity generation capacity by 2030, a target that the government has already set, followed by an 80 per cent clean grid by 2040 and a 90 per cent clean grid by 2047. By 2035, it is predicted that sales of new vehicles might be nearly completely electric. According to the report, renewable hydrogen and electrification might replace heavy industrial output in most cases. It claimed that the majority of the lithium required for the production of new electric vehicles and grid-scale battery storage systems (estimated at 2 million tonnes by 2040) could be supplied locally using recently discovered deposits. "We find that India will embark on an ambitious energy transition in the coming decades," said Priyanka Mohanty, a co-author and researcher at Berkeley Lab. "However, the transition runway provides time to strategically deploy clean technologies at scale and plan for a just transition." ALSO READ | 'Artless concrete eyesores': Jet airways' CEO criticises design of Indian metro stations, faces flak The Indian industry must also make the transition to clean technology, such the production of green steel and electric vehicles. India is one of the world's top exporters of steel and automobiles, and the EU nations who have made a commitment to carbon neutrality and a potential carbon border adjustment price are their biggest customers, according to the report. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>India is reporting a surge in COVID-19 cases. New&nbsp;cases reached over 1,000 for the first time in the last 129 days as per Sunday (March 20) data published by Indian Ministry of Health.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Total active cases on Friday crossed the 5,000 mark in a first in 109 days. A&nbsp; total of 1,071 fresh cases were reported in the last 24 hours, data showed. The death tally stood at 530,802.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Three latest deaths were reported from Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Kerala. As of Sunday 8 am, the infection tally was 44.6 million.&nbsp;The rise in Covid cases comes at a time when there is also a surge reported in H3N2 Influenza virus. The health department has issued a Covid advisory in many states.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan has urged states to exercise caution amid rise in the Covid cases in the nation. He called on states to ramp up testings, track new clusters, take samples of international travellers and promote precaution doses. Secretary Bhushan also asked everyone to follow Covid-appropriate behaviour.</p>

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<p>The national COVID-19 recovery rate has been recorded at 98.8%. The active cases currently make up 0.01 per cent of the overall cases. The number of patients who have recovered from the illness increased to 4,41,58,703, and the fatality rate was 1.19 per cent, according to the statistics.</p>

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India is reporting a surge in COVID-19 cases. New cases reached over 1,000 for the first time in the last 129 days as per Sunday (March 20) data published by Indian Ministry of Health.

India is reporting a surge in COVID-19 cases. New cases reached over 1,000 for the first time in the last 129 days as per Sunday (March 20) data published by Indian Ministry of Health. Total active cases on Friday crossed the 5,000 mark in a first in 109 days. A total of 1,071 fresh cases were reported in the last 24 hours, data showed. The death tally stood at 530,802. Also Read | Former Taiwanese president Ma to visit China from March 27 Three latest deaths were reported from Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Kerala. As of Sunday 8 am, the infection tally was 44.6 million. The rise in Covid cases comes at a time when there is also a surge reported in H3N2 Influenza virus. The health department has issued a Covid advisory in many states. Also Read | Rights activists in Bosnia injured in attack following LGBT event ban: Reports Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan has urged states to exercise caution amid rise in the Covid cases in the nation. He called on states to ramp up testings, track new clusters, take samples of international travellers and promote precaution doses. Secretary Bhushan also asked everyone to follow Covid-appropriate behaviour. Watch | After Iran-Saudi pact, China to play peacemaker in Ukraine war? The national COVID-19 recovery rate has been recorded at 98.8%. The active cases currently make up 0.01 per cent of the overall cases. The number of patients who have recovered from the illness increased to 4,41,58,703, and the fatality rate was 1.19 per cent, according to the statistics. 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>As North Korea intensified test-firing of intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), its ruler Kim Jong Un said the nation should be prepared to launch nuclear attacks to counter US and South Korea who are bolstering their military ties lately.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>One man has been arrested after Khalistani vandalism at the Indian High Commission in London on Sunday. India has strongly condemned the incident while summoning senior embassy official in New Delhi late night. In other news, two Red Cross workers kidnapped in northern Mali in March were released Sunday evening.&nbsp;The country has been marred by severe humanitarian crisis since 2012 at the hands of separatists groups.</p>

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<p>North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un said that the country should be ready to launch nuclear attacks any time to deter war, as he slammed US and South Korea for expanding military ties involving American nuclear assets, state media KCNA said on Monday.</p>

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<p>A man has been arrested in connection with the Khalistani vandalization that took place at the Indian high commission in London on Sunday, British media reported quoting Metropolitan police spokesperson.&nbsp;</p>

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As North Korea intensified test-firing of intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), its ruler Kim Jong Un said the nation should be prepared to launch nuclear attacks to counter US and South Korea who are bolstering their military ties lately. One man has been arrested after Khalistani vandalism at the Indian High Commission in London on Sunday. India has strongly condemned the incident while summoning senior embassy official in New Delhi late night. In other news, two Red Cross workers kidnapped in northern Mali in March were released Sunday evening. The country has been marred by severe humanitarian crisis since 2012 at the hands of separatists groups. Click on the headlines to read more: North Korea’s Kim Jong Un calls for nuclear attack readiness against US, South Korea North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un said that the country should be ready to launch nuclear attacks any time to deter war, as he slammed US and South Korea for expanding military ties involving American nuclear assets, state media KCNA said on Monday. One arrested after Khalistani extremists vandalise Indian High Commission in UK A man has been arrested in connection with the Khalistani vandalization that took place at the Indian high commission in London on Sunday, British media reported quoting Metropolitan police spokesperson. Two kidnapped Red Cross workers released in Mali Two Red Cross workers who were kidnapped in northern Mali in March first week were released Sunday evening. Watch: Putin to welcome Xi Jinping to Moscow today × Watch: Kishida India Visit: Visit aims to strengthen special strategic ties with India ×

Morning news brief: Kim calls for nuclear attack readiness, one arrested in Khalistani vandalism, & more

Japan's prime minister Fumio Kishida will be arriving in India later today. The meeting will focus on strengthening the special strategic and Global partnership between India and Japan. He will be holding talks with the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Kishida India Visit: Visit aims to strengthen special strategic ties with India

Scores of Khalistani sympathizers vandalized the Indian High Commission in London on Sunday after the Indian government issued an arrest warrant against Amritpal Singh, a radical preacher from India's Punjab state who has been accused of attempting to destabilize the state of Punjab.

Khalistani supporters vandalise Indian High Commission in London

<p>Jet airways' Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sanjiv Kapoor faced backlash from a section of Twitter for labelling Indian metros 'artless concrete eyesores,' when he made a comparison of a Bengaluru metro station with one in Dubai. Kapoor shared a few images while criticising the poor quality of the design of several metro stations, including those in Gurugram and Bengaluru.</p>

<p>This appeared to anger twitterati who then barraged his tweet comments with images of 'aesthetic' metro stations from all over the nation, reported the Hindustan Times.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Bangalore, Gurgaon, Kolkata... why are our overground/overhead metro stations such artless concrete eyesores? Take a look at Dubai (right) compared to Bangalore (left). And this Dubai station was probably built 10 years ago!" tweeted Kapoor.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As popular as the tweet became, some people lashed out at Kapoor for his "inability to appreciate the country's infrastructure developments," while others agreed with him to some extent and said that metros in this country lacked an "eco-friendly" and "inclusivity" approach.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>One user simply posted pictures of various Delhi metro stations with beautiful artwork and the statement "Delhi metro for you!"</p>

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<p>“Rightly pointed out. Our public infrastructure is not eco-friendly, not cost-friendly or beautiful, and many are not accessible as well. Not just metro stations or other public infrastructure as well. Nowadays private construction also totally messed up Aesthetics given least importance,” a user tweeted.</p>

<p>One more argued that public transportation didn't have to be 'beautiful'. Further extending the discussion, a user brought up the old Indian architecture.</p>

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Jet airways' Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sanjiv Kapoor faced backlash from a section of Twitter for labelling Indian metros 'artless concrete eyesores,' when he made a comparison of a Bengaluru metro station with one in Dubai.

Jet airways' Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sanjiv Kapoor faced backlash from a section of Twitter for labelling Indian metros 'artless concrete eyesores,' when he made a comparison of a Bengaluru metro station with one in Dubai. Kapoor shared a few images while criticising the poor quality of the design of several metro stations, including those in Gurugram and Bengaluru. This appeared to anger twitterati who then barraged his tweet comments with images of 'aesthetic' metro stations from all over the nation, reported the Hindustan Times. “Bangalore, Gurgaon, Kolkata... why are our overground/overhead metro stations such artless concrete eyesores? Take a look at Dubai (right) compared to Bangalore (left). And this Dubai station was probably built 10 years ago!" tweeted Kapoor. As popular as the tweet became, some people lashed out at Kapoor for his "inability to appreciate the country's infrastructure developments," while others agreed with him to some extent and said that metros in this country lacked an "eco-friendly" and "inclusivity" approach. ALSO READ | MEA lodges 'strong protest' with UK after Indian mission is vandalised by Khalistani extremists One user simply posted pictures of various Delhi metro stations with beautiful artwork and the statement "Delhi metro for you!" Delhi Metro for you! pic.twitter.com/HA8z0g6AZZ — Rahul Kapoor (@okwithrk) March 18, 2023 × “Rightly pointed out. Our public infrastructure is not eco-friendly, not cost-friendly or beautiful, and many are not accessible as well. Not just metro stations or other public infrastructure as well. Nowadays private construction also totally messed up Aesthetics given least importance,” a user tweeted. One more argued that public transportation didn't have to be 'beautiful'. Further extending the discussion, a user brought up the old Indian architecture. As comments started coming in, Kapoor turned on the "account protection" feature, which lets users make their public accounts private. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Monday invited his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi for the Group of Seven major industrial nations’ summit in May and announced action plans for a new Indo-Pacific initiative aimed at countering China’s influence in the region.

Japan PM Kishida announces new Indo-Pacific plan in India

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida on Monday to enhance India-Japan strategic partnership, focusing on defence and security, trade and investment, and high technologies.

Kishida and Modi hail role of India-Japan ties in securing Indo-Pacific

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Monday announced an expansive new plan for an open and free Indo-Pacific (FOIP). The Japanese leader while unveiling the new FOIP said India is an "indispensable partner" of his country.

Japanese PM Kishida unveils new plan for Free and Open Indo-Pacific

India is indispensable for peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific and no country should use force or coercion in trying to drive their territorial claims, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Monday during his talks with Indian counterpart Narendra Modi.

Kishida and Modi call for peace and stability in Indo-Pacific

<p><meta charset="utf-8" />India will spend around $12 billion on revamping airports over the next two years, with&nbsp;orders for hundreds of new aircraft to meet the growing travel demand which is adding&nbsp; pressure to the existing airport infrastructure of the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The goal&nbsp;of the world's fastest-growing aviation sector is to increase the number of airports from the present 148 to 220 by 2025, as per a Bloomberg report.&nbsp;</p>

<p>To that end, private builders will contribute roughly $9 billion, with the balance coming from the government-run Airports Authority of India. It entails&nbsp;new terminal construction, greenfield projects, and refurbishment of existing buildings, including old military airfields from the colonial era.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With a growing customer base and an expanding economy that is on pace to surpass China's $3.2 trillion in size, India is making more of a global&nbsp;statement with this move. With Air India Ltd.'s announcement of the largest contract in commercial aviation history last month, the nation has already made its imprint in the industry.</p>

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<p>Jyotiraditya Scindia, the minister of civil aviation, opened the three-day CAPA India Aviation Summit on Monday by declaring that India aims to be a global leader in aviation. From 2022 through 2041, according to Boeing, passenger traffic in India would increase at a rate of roughly 7 per cent per year, compared to 4.9 per cent&nbsp;in China.</p>

<p><meta charset="utf-8" />“The growth in aviation infrastructure will bring a huge amount of economic upside and new airports will improve the quality of life for most people partly because of bad road infrastructure and slow trains in India,” said Jayant Mukhopadhaya, researcher at the International Council of Clean Transportation, who spoke to Bloomberg.</p>

<p>In addition to becoming a popular tourist and economic destination, Prime Minister Narendra Modi aims to transform India into a top-tier connecting centre. His development plan includes using air as a mode of transportation&nbsp;to connect smaller communities.</p>

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<p>While IndiGo, the country's top airline, is anticipated to place a larger order, Air India, controlled by the country's largest conglomerate Tata Group, has ordered 470 aircraft.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India is making additional purchases in an effort to catch up to nations with larger aviation markets, like China.</p>

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India will spend around $12 billion on revamping airports over the next two years, with orders for hundreds of new aircraft to meet the growing travel demand which is adding pressure to the existing airport infrastructure of the country.

India will spend around $12 billion on revamping airports over the next two years, with orders for hundreds of new aircraft to meet the growing travel demand which is adding pressure to the existing airport infrastructure of the country. The goal of the world's fastest-growing aviation sector is to increase the number of airports from the present 148 to 220 by 2025, as per a Bloomberg report. To that end, private builders will contribute roughly $9 billion, with the balance coming from the government-run Airports Authority of India. It entails new terminal construction, greenfield projects, and refurbishment of existing buildings, including old military airfields from the colonial era. With a growing customer base and an expanding economy that is on pace to surpass China's $3.2 trillion in size, India is making more of a global statement with this move. With Air India Ltd.'s announcement of the largest contract in commercial aviation history last month, the nation has already made its imprint in the industry. ALSO READ | India reports over 1,000 new Covid cases for first time in 129 days Jyotiraditya Scindia, the minister of civil aviation, opened the three-day CAPA India Aviation Summit on Monday by declaring that India aims to be a global leader in aviation. From 2022 through 2041, according to Boeing, passenger traffic in India would increase at a rate of roughly 7 per cent per year, compared to 4.9 per cent in China. “The growth in aviation infrastructure will bring a huge amount of economic upside and new airports will improve the quality of life for most people partly because of bad road infrastructure and slow trains in India,” said Jayant Mukhopadhaya, researcher at the International Council of Clean Transportation, who spoke to Bloomberg. In addition to becoming a popular tourist and economic destination, Prime Minister Narendra Modi aims to transform India into a top-tier connecting centre. His development plan includes using air as a mode of transportation to connect smaller communities. ALSO READ | Bengaluru auto strike: Why are thousands of drivers protesting against bike taxis? What are their demands? While IndiGo, the country's top airline, is anticipated to place a larger order, Air India, controlled by the country's largest conglomerate Tata Group, has ordered 470 aircraft. India is making additional purchases in an effort to catch up to nations with larger aviation markets, like China. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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