<p>Kashmiri artisan, Farooq Khan, has blended Kashmiri traditional art with Australia's nuno felting technique and created unique products found nowhere in the world. Khan is the only nuno felting artisan in India and has been able to unite the two crafts together to give a new life to the traditional crafts of Kashmir. Nuno felting is a technique that bonds loose fibre, usually sheep's wool, into sheer fabric like silk, etc.</p>

<p dir="ltr">It was developed in Australia decades ago and now a Kashmiri artisan has incorporated the same technique while making traditional Kashmiri Namda and silk scarves. It took Khan months to learn the craft and later make unique products now sold across the world.&nbsp;</p>

<p dir="ltr">''I started learning this technique four&nbsp;years ago and I have been selling these products for the last two years. I was helped by an organisation called Connect to Kashmir, which showed me how nuno felting was done. Then I tried mixing the two techniques for making a Kashmiri Namda. I failed the first time, tried the second time, and failed again. I knew I would be able to do it but needed time and every day after finishing my work every day, I used to sit and work on it, and finally, after two years I was able to make the products. I have made jackets, silk scarves, namdas, and shawls which are extremely light,'' said&nbsp;Khan.&nbsp;</p>

<p dir="ltr"><strong>Also read |</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-to-beat-the-cold-kashmiris-eat-harissa-this-centuries-old-cuisine-keeps-kashmiris-warm-535046"><strong>&nbsp;</strong>To beat the cold, Kashmiris eat Harissa. This centuries-old cuisine keeps Kashmiris warm</a></p>

<p dir="ltr">Khan's family has been in Namda making crafts for decades, and it was his own curiosity that led to so many new designs and techniques being incorporated into the traditional art of Kashmir. He says that he doesn't sell these products at expensive prices as he loves making them.&nbsp;</p>

<p dir="ltr">''I have been making Namda since my childhood. I learned the craft from my Dad and uncle as they were artisans of Namda too. I was working in Kargil and saw a Namda there which led to a little curiosity about making something new. It didn't take me much time to learn, but I failed a lot of times before making it a success. I am extremely happy that I am making new things, I don't even sell these products at very expensive rates, as making them gives me the most happiness. ''said Farooq Khan, Artisan.&nbsp;</p>

<p dir="ltr">Khan has been working on these new additions and techniques with a private craft organization and is not happy with the government for not providing any support to further boost this craft. Khan has to travel outside Kashmir valley to get the raw material for making these products. He says that he went to the government many times asking for making the raw material available to the artisans in the valley. But no one has done anything about it.&nbsp;</p>

<p dir="ltr">''The main issue is the wool. They have great quality wool and yarn in a country like Nepal, but we don't have anything available in Kashmir. The government is not helping us at all. I wanted colored wool for making these products and went to the government many times to make it available to the artisans in the valley. But they have not done it. We have to go to Ludhiana to get this and that too has to be bought in bulk even when making samples. It is a very expensive deal for us, and I had requested the government to make it available so that we could buy from them. '' said Farooq Khan, Artisan.&nbsp;</p>

<p dir="ltr">Its artisans like Farooq, are not only incorporating the new designs and techniques into the traditional arts and crafts of Kashmir but also making sure that the art lives forever.</p>

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Kashmiri artisan, Farooq Khan, has blended Kashmiri traditional art with Australia's nuno felting technique and created unique products found nowhere in the world.

Kashmiri artisan, Farooq Khan, has blended Kashmiri traditional art with Australia's nuno felting technique and created unique products found nowhere in the world. Khan is the only nuno felting artisan in India and has been able to unite the two crafts together to give a new life to the traditional crafts of Kashmir. Nuno felting is a technique that bonds loose fibre, usually sheep's wool, into sheer fabric like silk, etc. It was developed in Australia decades ago and now a Kashmiri artisan has incorporated the same technique while making traditional Kashmiri Namda and silk scarves. It took Khan months to learn the craft and later make unique products now sold across the world. ''I started learning this technique four years ago and I have been selling these products for the last two years. I was helped by an organisation called Connect to Kashmir, which showed me how nuno felting was done. Then I tried mixing the two techniques for making a Kashmiri Namda. I failed the first time, tried the second time, and failed again. I knew I would be able to do it but needed time and every day after finishing my work every day, I used to sit and work on it, and finally, after two years I was able to make the products. I have made jackets, silk scarves, namdas, and shawls which are extremely light,'' said Khan. Also read | To beat the cold, Kashmiris eat Harissa. This centuries-old cuisine keeps Kashmiris warm Khan's family has been in Namda making crafts for decades, and it was his own curiosity that led to so many new designs and techniques being incorporated into the traditional art of Kashmir. He says that he doesn't sell these products at expensive prices as he loves making them. ''I have been making Namda since my childhood. I learned the craft from my Dad and uncle as they were artisans of Namda too. I was working in Kargil and saw a Namda there which led to a little curiosity about making something new. It didn't take me much time to learn, but I failed a lot of times before making it a success. I am extremely happy that I am making new things, I don't even sell these products at very expensive rates, as making them gives me the most happiness. ''said Farooq Khan, Artisan. Khan has been working on these new additions and techniques with a private craft organization and is not happy with the government for not providing any support to further boost this craft. Khan has to travel outside Kashmir valley to get the raw material for making these products. He says that he went to the government many times asking for making the raw material available to the artisans in the valley. But no one has done anything about it. ''The main issue is the wool. They have great quality wool and yarn in a country like Nepal, but we don't have anything available in Kashmir. The government is not helping us at all. I wanted colored wool for making these products and went to the government many times to make it available to the artisans in the valley. But they have not done it. We have to go to Ludhiana to get this and that too has to be bought in bulk even when making samples. It is a very expensive deal for us, and I had requested the government to make it available so that we could buy from them. '' said Farooq Khan, Artisan. Its artisans like Farooq, are not only incorporating the new designs and techniques into the traditional arts and crafts of Kashmir but also making sure that the art lives forever. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Kashmir: Artisan blends traditional Kashmiri art with nuno felting technique to create world class products

Deputy Envoy to the UN said that France supports the candidacy of Germany, Brazil, India and Japan as permanent members. He said that French President Emmanuel Macron has called for regulations in the use of veto with regards to Massachusetts. He said this comes in the context of the changing world.

France calls for expansion of UNSC, regulations on veto

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{e4ce80d2-a03a-406e-b52a-26450a1de2f3}{77}" paraid="496975696" >The Saudi embassy in India announced on Thursday that Indians will no longer require a police clearance certificate while travelling to Saudi Arabia. Earlier, the PCC was a necessity while applying for a visa but the embassy tweeted that the government will remove the requirement "in view of the strong relations and strategic partnership between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of India."&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{52bb7170-2c1a-473c-924e-32e6f0474253}{219}" paraid="829905563" >"In view of the strong relations and strategic partnership between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of India, the Kingdom has decided to exempt the Indian nationals from submitting a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)," the Saudi embassy in India posted on the social media platform.&nbsp;</p>

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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{ac749d04-30ed-49b5-a63b-2297d375ba45}{232}" paraid="1923287956" >"...The embassy appreciates the contribution of over two million Indian citizens living peacefully in the kingdom," the embassy added.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{ac749d04-30ed-49b5-a63b-2297d375ba45}{224}" paraid="775452679" >Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was supposed to host Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman for a round of meetings in November but the visit was cancelled due to scheduling issues with the COP27 summit and G20 conferences happening simultaneously. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The change in rules is expected to accelerate the visa process for Indians and will also make life easier for several applicants. With one less document to submit, the visa centers will also be able to take faster decisions enabling visitors to plan their trips to Saudi Arabia better.&nbsp;</p>

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The Saudi embassy in India announced on Thursday that Indians will no longer require a police clearance certificate while travelling to Saudi Arabia. Earlier, the PCC was a necessity while applying for a visa but the embassy tweeted that the government will remove the requirement "in view of the strong relations and strategic partnership between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of India.

The Saudi embassy in India announced on Thursday that Indians will no longer require a police clearance certificate while travelling to Saudi Arabia. Earlier, the PCC was a necessity while applying for a visa but the embassy tweeted that the government will remove the requirement "in view of the strong relations and strategic partnership between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of India." "In view of the strong relations and strategic partnership between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of India, the Kingdom has decided to exempt the Indian nationals from submitting a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)," the Saudi embassy in India posted on the social media platform. Also read | Jeremy Hunt's UK autumn budget extends windfall tax on power generators "...The embassy appreciates the contribution of over two million Indian citizens living peacefully in the kingdom," the embassy added. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was supposed to host Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman for a round of meetings in November but the visit was cancelled due to scheduling issues with the COP27 summit and G20 conferences happening simultaneously. #NewsAlert | Saudi Arabia exempts Indian nationals from submitting Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) to obtain visa for traveling to the kingdom pic.twitter.com/X9b4vtqHRs — WION (@WIONews) November 17, 2022 × The change in rules is expected to accelerate the visa process for Indians and will also make life easier for several applicants. With one less document to submit, the visa centers will also be able to take faster decisions enabling visitors to plan their trips to Saudi Arabia better.

Indian nationals no longer need Police Clearance Certificate for Saudi visa

<p>India's first privately developed rocket has&nbsp;been&nbsp;sent into orbit by Skyroot Aerospace on Friday, marking the nation's first private space launch. The Vikram-S launch vehicle is intended to carry out the Prarambh mission as a demonstration flight in the second week of November.&nbsp;The mission will be significant since the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) formerly controlled the creation, design, and launch of space missions in India, making rockets a public sector enterprise.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Mission Prarambh is successfully accomplished. Congratulations" ISRO announced on Twitter.&nbsp;The rocket launch, according to Union Minister Jitendra Singh, who was in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh to witness the historic launch, marked a turning moment for Indian startups.</p>

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<h2><strong>Why the name 'Prarambh'?</strong></h2>

<p>Prarambh, which means "the beginning" and denotes a new era for the private space industry, is the name given to the mission by the Hyderabad-based rocket start-up.</p>

<p>With this first mission, Skyroot Aerospace will launch a rocket into orbit for the first time as a commercial space enterprise in India, ushering in a new era for the space industry, which was recently opened up to allow for private sector participation, the company stated.</p>

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<p><strong>“We could build and get our Vikram-S rocket mission-ready in such a short time only because of the invaluable support we received from ISRO and IN-SPACe, and the technology talent that we inherently possess," said Pawan Kumar Chandana, CEO and Co-Founder.</strong></p>
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<p>The name "Vikram" is given to Skyroot Aerospace's launch vehicles in honour of Dr Vikram Sarabhai, the eminent scientist who founded the Indian <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/artemis-1-launched-as-nasa-ushers-into-a-new-era-of-lunar-exploration-534646">Space Programme</a>.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>All about Vikram-S</strong></h2>

<p>In honour of Vikram Sarabhai, the pioneer of India's space programme, a small-lift launch vehicle known as the Vikram S was created.</p>

<p>The chief operating officer of Skyroot, Naga Bharath Daka, described the Vikram-S rocket as a single-stage sub-orbital launch vehicle that would be able to transport three client payloads and assist test and verifying most of the technology in the Vikram family of space launch vehicles.</p>

<p>Three rockets, dubbed Vikram I, II, and III, are part of the "Vikram" series. Broadband internet, GPS, and Internet of Things (IoT) from orbit and imagery of the planet will all be supported by these rockets.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/space-tourism-a-dream-too-distant-to-achieve-534334">Space Tourism: A dream too distant to achieve?</a></p>

<p>According to Skyroot, "The leading technology architecture of Vikram vehicles offers unique capabilities like multi-orbit insertion, interplanetary missions; while providing customised, dedicated and rideshare options covering a wide spectrum of small satellite customer needs.”</p>

<p>According to Skyroot, the Vikram series is engineered to be manufactured and launched in less than 72 hours and has the "lowest cost in the payload sector."</p>

<p>These rockets are capable of launching satellites into sun-synchronous polar orbits and low Earth orbits that may weigh up to 815 kg each (SSPOs).</p>

<h2><strong>The highlight of the mission</strong></h2>

<p>Three customer satellites from Skyroot Aerospace will be launched aboard Vikram S in a sub-orbital flight as part of the Prarambh project. Three client payloads will be carried by Vikram S during this mission, which will also assist in the testing and validation of technologies for the Vikram family of space launch vehicles.</p>

<p>The 2.5-kilogramme payload "Fun-Sat," which was created by kids from India, the US, Singapore, and Indonesia, will also be launched on board Vikram S by Spacekidz, an aerospace firm located in Chennai.</p>

<h2><strong>Significance of the mission</strong></h2>

<p>Suborbital spaceflight is often conducted at a lower altitude than orbital spaceflight, frequently at a height of around 100 kilometres above the surface of the Earth, and it is believed that they are essential for completing space mission experiments before true commercial trips take place.</p>

<p>Three separate Vikram rocket versions are currently being developed by Skyroot. According to sources, the Vikram-I, Vikram-II, and Vikram-III can launch payloads weighing up to 480 kilogrammes, 595 kilogrammes, and 815 kilogrammes into a 500-kilometre low-inclination orbit, respectively.</p>

<p>To send commercial satellites into orbit, the business is creating cutting-edge space launch vehicles. It wants to lower entry barriers for low-cost satellite launch services as well as space travel by expanding its mission of making spaceflights accessible, dependable, and common for everyone.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

<p><strong>Also read |</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/nasas-james-webb-telescope-shares-never-seen-before-image-of-birth-of-a-star-534996">NASA’s James Webb Telescope shares never-before-seen image of birth of a star</a></p>

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India's first privately developed rocket has been sent into orbit by Skyroot Aerospace on Friday, marking the nation's first private space launch. The Vikram-S launch vehicle is intended to carry out the Prarambh mission as a demonstration flight in the second week of November.

India's first privately developed rocket has been sent into orbit by Skyroot Aerospace on Friday, marking the nation's first private space launch. The Vikram-S launch vehicle is intended to carry out the Prarambh mission as a demonstration flight in the second week of November. The mission will be significant since the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) formerly controlled the creation, design, and launch of space missions in India, making rockets a public sector enterprise. "Mission Prarambh is successfully accomplished. Congratulations" ISRO announced on Twitter. The rocket launch, according to Union Minister Jitendra Singh, who was in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh to witness the historic launch, marked a turning moment for Indian startups. India's first ever private rocket Vikram-S, named after Vikram Sarabhai, launched from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. The rocket has been built by "Skyroot Aerospace". pic.twitter.com/DJ9oN0LPfH — ANI (@ANI) November 18, 2022 × Why the name 'Prarambh'? Prarambh, which means "the beginning" and denotes a new era for the private space industry, is the name given to the mission by the Hyderabad-based rocket start-up. With this first mission, Skyroot Aerospace will launch a rocket into orbit for the first time as a commercial space enterprise in India, ushering in a new era for the space industry, which was recently opened up to allow for private sector participation, the company stated. “We could build and get our Vikram-S rocket mission-ready in such a short time only because of the invaluable support we received from ISRO and IN-SPACe, and the technology talent that we inherently possess," said Pawan Kumar Chandana, CEO and Co-Founder. The name "Vikram" is given to Skyroot Aerospace's launch vehicles in honour of Dr Vikram Sarabhai, the eminent scientist who founded the Indian Space Programme. All about Vikram-S In honour of Vikram Sarabhai, the pioneer of India's space programme, a small-lift launch vehicle known as the Vikram S was created. The chief operating officer of Skyroot, Naga Bharath Daka, described the Vikram-S rocket as a single-stage sub-orbital launch vehicle that would be able to transport three client payloads and assist test and verifying most of the technology in the Vikram family of space launch vehicles. Three rockets, dubbed Vikram I, II, and III, are part of the "Vikram" series. Broadband internet, GPS, and Internet of Things (IoT) from orbit and imagery of the planet will all be supported by these rockets. Also read | Space Tourism: A dream too distant to achieve? According to Skyroot, "The leading technology architecture of Vikram vehicles offers unique capabilities like multi-orbit insertion, interplanetary missions; while providing customised, dedicated and rideshare options covering a wide spectrum of small satellite customer needs.” According to Skyroot, the Vikram series is engineered to be manufactured and launched in less than 72 hours and has the "lowest cost in the payload sector." These rockets are capable of launching satellites into sun-synchronous polar orbits and low Earth orbits that may weigh up to 815 kg each (SSPOs). The highlight of the mission Three customer satellites from Skyroot Aerospace will be launched aboard Vikram S in a sub-orbital flight as part of the Prarambh project. Three client payloads will be carried by Vikram S during this mission, which will also assist in the testing and validation of technologies for the Vikram family of space launch vehicles. The 2.5-kilogramme payload "Fun-Sat," which was created by kids from India, the US, Singapore, and Indonesia, will also be launched on board Vikram S by Spacekidz, an aerospace firm located in Chennai. Significance of the mission Suborbital spaceflight is often conducted at a lower altitude than orbital spaceflight, frequently at a height of around 100 kilometres above the surface of the Earth, and it is believed that they are essential for completing space mission experiments before true commercial trips take place. Three separate Vikram rocket versions are currently being developed by Skyroot. According to sources, the Vikram-I, Vikram-II, and Vikram-III can launch payloads weighing up to 480 kilogrammes, 595 kilogrammes, and 815 kilogrammes into a 500-kilometre low-inclination orbit, respectively. To send commercial satellites into orbit, the business is creating cutting-edge space launch vehicles. It wants to lower entry barriers for low-cost satellite launch services as well as space travel by expanding its mission of making spaceflights accessible, dependable, and common for everyone. (With inputs from agencies) Also read | NASA’s James Webb Telescope shares never-before-seen image of birth of a star

Vikram-S: India's first private rocket blasts off successfully, everything about 'Prarambh Mission'

The Indian Space Research Organization has launched its first privately built rocket. The rocket named Vikram-S lifted off at 11:30 am local time from the Southern Indian.

WION Dispatch: India's space agency launches Vikram-S

India has opposed the developed world's efforts to extend the scope of mitigation to agriculture at the ongoing UN climate summit in Egypt.

WION Climate Tracker: India opposes action to cut farming emissions

<p><strong>1. India's Tinder Swindler</strong></p>

<p>Dating apps and sites are cluttered with a plethora of fake profiles where thousands of scamsters trap innocent individuals under the guise of romance and dupe them. Many cybercriminals often do this through popular social media sites like Instagram or Facebook or dating apps like Tinder. When the world was hit by COVID pandemic, there was a spike in the number of people flocking to the internet to seek some online company during isolation. A man named Ramesh Kumar Swain, who married and defrauded 27 women from 10 different states for money is India's 'Tinder Swindler', named after a documentary on Netflix. In the documentary, a notorious man posed as a wealthy heir and wooed women online, then conned them of millions of dollars. In a similar manner, Swain laid elaborate traps and took advantage of the women’s helplessness. Among one of Odisha's most notorious fraudsters, Swain targeted women that were middle-aged, educated, and well-off but were coping with divorce, or had family issues. The good part of the story? The 66-year-old con man was nabbed by the Odisha police for his wrongdoings while he was travelling in a car in the Indian city of Bhubaneswar.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>2. 'Dexter' inspired Aaftab-Shraddha murder case&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>The gruesome killing of Shraddha Walker who was chopped into pieces is pushing people to reflect on the associated dangers of hooking up through online dating apps. Shraddha, whose body was disposed off after a brutal murder, had met Aaftab Poonawala on an online dating app Bumble in 2019. Both then moved to Delhi from Mumbai. Did Shraddha have the slightest of clue that by subscribing to the dating app she is apparently inching closer to a trap laid by this violent sexual predator who would kill her like an animal? In interrogation, Aaftab admitted that on May 18, after an argument, he strangled Shraddha and dismembered her body into 35 pieces to dispose it off easily without arousing suspicion. He also confessed that after “chopping the body”, he “washed the blood and stuffed the pieces in plastic bags and then kept them in the fridge”. Aaftab even bought a 300-litre fridge in which he kept the severed body parts of Shraddha for almost three weeks before dumping them across the forest area over several days in a 'Dexter' inspired crime. Even after the grisly murder, Aaftab continued to talk to multiple women on dating apps.</p>

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<p><strong>3. Woman drugged man, robs him of cash</strong></p>

<p>A woman in Pune lured a man on an app&nbsp;and robbed him of his valuables in the first meeting. She met him via Tinder dating app&nbsp;and then told him that she wants to meet and grab some drinks. When the duo met, the woman offered a cold drink laced with some psychotropic substance to the man. Soon after having the drink, the complainant went unconscious. Taking undue advantage of his condition, the woman stole his gold chain and mobile phone of the man worth Rs 1.10 lakh. The man later lodged a complaint and the woman was booked. Youth across the globe are constantly swiping their screens to find a suitable match. Not all who hook up online hold a bad experience but thousands get trapped, duped to end up bitter.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>4. A pseudo-therapist woman targets a man&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>In a cheating case filed in Karnataka, a woman took money from a man she met on Tinder. She posed as a wellness therapist on an online dating site. The two met on Tinder. One day, the man told the woman that he was stressed. Tapping the iron when it's hot, she told the man about his Instagram page and claimed to be a wellness therapist. Throughout the lockdown imposed due to Covid-19, the man took wellness therapy classes through Instagram. He even paid the woman Rs 3.15 lakh. Later, the man insisted on meeting her but she refused and then blocked him. The man later found that the woman had as many as 15 social media profiles. He&nbsp;finally took the matter&nbsp;to court and filed a case against the woman. As per media reports, the Karnataka High Court recently refused to quash the cheating case filed against the woman.</p>

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<p><strong>5. Woman raped by man she met online&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>A 28-year-old woman was allegedly raped at a five-star hotel in the Indian national capital&nbsp; of New Delhi after the two had met on a dating app. A case was registered on June 3 based on the woman's complaint in which she alleged that she was raped by a man at a hotel in Dwarka area of Delhi on May 30. "The woman, who used to work in a shop, alleged that she met the accused through Tinder (dating app)," Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) (Dwarka) M. Harsha Vardhan said, as reported by IANS.</p>

<p>There has been a shift in how people are using the dating apps. People are increasing ghosting, cheating and conning people after contacting them through dating sites and apps, taking advantage of the emotional vulnerabilities. Millions use these apps and fall victims and --- the number is growing. All users should be very discreet and take all due caution while taking things forward on these apps and websites.</p>


1. India's Tinder Swindler Dating apps and sites are cluttered with a plethora of fake profiles where thousands of scamsters trap innocent individuals under the guise of romance and dupe them.

1. India's Tinder Swindler Dating apps and sites are cluttered with a plethora of fake profiles where thousands of scamsters trap innocent individuals under the guise of romance and dupe them. Many cybercriminals often do this through popular social media sites like Instagram or Facebook or dating apps like Tinder. When the world was hit by COVID pandemic, there was a spike in the number of people flocking to the internet to seek some online company during isolation. A man named Ramesh Kumar Swain, who married and defrauded 27 women from 10 different states for money is India's 'Tinder Swindler', named after a documentary on Netflix. In the documentary, a notorious man posed as a wealthy heir and wooed women online, then conned them of millions of dollars. In a similar manner, Swain laid elaborate traps and took advantage of the women’s helplessness. Among one of Odisha's most notorious fraudsters, Swain targeted women that were middle-aged, educated, and well-off but were coping with divorce, or had family issues. The good part of the story? The 66-year-old con man was nabbed by the Odisha police for his wrongdoings while he was travelling in a car in the Indian city of Bhubaneswar. 2. 'Dexter' inspired Aaftab-Shraddha murder case The gruesome killing of Shraddha Walker who was chopped into pieces is pushing people to reflect on the associated dangers of hooking up through online dating apps. Shraddha, whose body was disposed off after a brutal murder, had met Aaftab Poonawala on an online dating app Bumble in 2019. Both then moved to Delhi from Mumbai. Did Shraddha have the slightest of clue that by subscribing to the dating app she is apparently inching closer to a trap laid by this violent sexual predator who would kill her like an animal? In interrogation, Aaftab admitted that on May 18, after an argument, he strangled Shraddha and dismembered her body into 35 pieces to dispose it off easily without arousing suspicion. He also confessed that after “chopping the body”, he “washed the blood and stuffed the pieces in plastic bags and then kept them in the fridge”. Aaftab even bought a 300-litre fridge in which he kept the severed body parts of Shraddha for almost three weeks before dumping them across the forest area over several days in a 'Dexter' inspired crime. Even after the grisly murder, Aaftab continued to talk to multiple women on dating apps. 3. Woman drugged man, robs him of cash A woman in Pune lured a man on an app and robbed him of his valuables in the first meeting. She met him via Tinder dating app and then told him that she wants to meet and grab some drinks. When the duo met, the woman offered a cold drink laced with some psychotropic substance to the man. Soon after having the drink, the complainant went unconscious. Taking undue advantage of his condition, the woman stole his gold chain and mobile phone of the man worth Rs 1.10 lakh. The man later lodged a complaint and the woman was booked. Youth across the globe are constantly swiping their screens to find a suitable match. Not all who hook up online hold a bad experience but thousands get trapped, duped to end up bitter. 4. A pseudo-therapist woman targets a man In a cheating case filed in Karnataka, a woman took money from a man she met on Tinder. She posed as a wellness therapist on an online dating site. The two met on Tinder. One day, the man told the woman that he was stressed. Tapping the iron when it's hot, she told the man about his Instagram page and claimed to be a wellness therapist. Throughout the lockdown imposed due to Covid-19, the man took wellness therapy classes through Instagram. He even paid the woman Rs 3.15 lakh. Later, the man insisted on meeting her but she refused and then blocked him. The man later found that the woman had as many as 15 social media profiles. He finally took the matter to court and filed a case against the woman. As per media reports, the Karnataka High Court recently refused to quash the cheating case filed against the woman. 5. Woman raped by man she met online A 28-year-old woman was allegedly raped at a five-star hotel in the Indian national capital of New Delhi after the two had met on a dating app. A case was registered on June 3 based on the woman's complaint in which she alleged that she was raped by a man at a hotel in Dwarka area of Delhi on May 30. "The woman, who used to work in a shop, alleged that she met the accused through Tinder (dating app)," Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) (Dwarka) M. Harsha Vardhan said, as reported by IANS. There has been a shift in how people are using the dating apps. People are increasing ghosting, cheating and conning people after contacting them through dating sites and apps, taking advantage of the emotional vulnerabilities. Millions use these apps and fall victims and --- the number is growing. All users should be very discreet and take all due caution while taking things forward on these apps and websites.

5 SHOCKING cases that reveal the dangers of hooking up through dating apps, websites

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday will deliver the inaugural address at the third 'No Money for Terror'&nbsp;(NMFT) Ministerial Conference on Counter-Terrorism Financing.</p>

<p>In a statement, the Prime Minister`s office (PMO) said the conference will offer a unique platform for participating nations and organizations to deliberate on the effectiveness of the current international regime on Counter Terrorism Financing as well as steps required to address emerging challenges.</p>

<p>The conference will build on the gains and learnings of the previous two conferences held in Paris in April 2018 and in Melbourne in November 2019. It will also work towards enhancing global cooperation to deny finances to terrorists and access to permissive jurisdictions to operate.</p>

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<p>"It will be attended by about 450 delegates from across the world, including Ministers, Heads of Multilateral organisations and Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Heads of Delegations," the PMO said.</p>

<p>During the Conference, deliberations will be held in four sessions which will focus on 'Global Trends in Terrorism and Terrorist Financing', 'Use of Formal and Informal Channels of Funds for Terrorism', 'Emerging Technologies and Terrorist Financing'&nbsp;and 'International Co-operation to Address Challenges in Combating Terrorist Financing'.</p>

<p>PM Modi will inaugurate the conference while Union Home Minister Amit Shah will conclude the event, conveying India`s determination in its fight against terrorism and its support systems for achieving success against it.</p>

<p>On Thursday, India said that confirmation from China is still awaited while Pakistan and Afghanistan are not participating in the international event.</p>

<p>However, a total of 78 countries and multilateral organisations, including Ministers from 20 countries, have confirmed their presence at the two-day conference being organised on November 18 and November 19 here in the national capital."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-asias-largest-naval-academy-to-host-defence-trainees-from-27-nations-for-sailing-event-534951"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;India: Asia's largest naval academy to host defence trainees from 27 nations for sailing event</strong></a></p>

<p>A total of 78 countries and multilateral organisations are participating in the third edition of the 'No Money For Terror' Conference beginning from tomorrow (November 18)," said Dinkar Gupta, Director General, National Investigation Agency (NIA), India's anti-terror agency which works under the Ministry of Home Affairs, while speaking in a press briefing.</p>

<p>Asked about the presence of Pakistan and Afghanistan in the conference, the NIA Director General said, "Pakistan and Afghanistan are not participating in this conference".</p>

<p>On a query over the presence of China in the international event on terror financing, Secretary West (MEA) Sanjay Verma said "the participation of China is not yet confirmed".</p>

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday will deliver the inaugural address at the third 'No Money for Terror' (NMFT) Ministerial Conference on Counter-Terrorism Financing.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday will deliver the inaugural address at the third 'No Money for Terror' (NMFT) Ministerial Conference on Counter-Terrorism Financing. In a statement, the Prime Minister`s office (PMO) said the conference will offer a unique platform for participating nations and organizations to deliberate on the effectiveness of the current international regime on Counter Terrorism Financing as well as steps required to address emerging challenges. The conference will build on the gains and learnings of the previous two conferences held in Paris in April 2018 and in Melbourne in November 2019. It will also work towards enhancing global cooperation to deny finances to terrorists and access to permissive jurisdictions to operate. Also read | India-US had $160bn bilateral trade in 2021; US largest investor in India: US Official "It will be attended by about 450 delegates from across the world, including Ministers, Heads of Multilateral organisations and Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Heads of Delegations," the PMO said. During the Conference, deliberations will be held in four sessions which will focus on 'Global Trends in Terrorism and Terrorist Financing', 'Use of Formal and Informal Channels of Funds for Terrorism', 'Emerging Technologies and Terrorist Financing' and 'International Co-operation to Address Challenges in Combating Terrorist Financing'. PM Modi will inaugurate the conference while Union Home Minister Amit Shah will conclude the event, conveying India`s determination in its fight against terrorism and its support systems for achieving success against it. On Thursday, India said that confirmation from China is still awaited while Pakistan and Afghanistan are not participating in the international event. However, a total of 78 countries and multilateral organisations, including Ministers from 20 countries, have confirmed their presence at the two-day conference being organised on November 18 and November 19 here in the national capital." Also read | India: Asia's largest naval academy to host defence trainees from 27 nations for sailing event A total of 78 countries and multilateral organisations are participating in the third edition of the 'No Money For Terror' Conference beginning from tomorrow (November 18)," said Dinkar Gupta, Director General, National Investigation Agency (NIA), India's anti-terror agency which works under the Ministry of Home Affairs, while speaking in a press briefing. Asked about the presence of Pakistan and Afghanistan in the conference, the NIA Director General said, "Pakistan and Afghanistan are not participating in this conference". On a query over the presence of China in the international event on terror financing, Secretary West (MEA) Sanjay Verma said "the participation of China is not yet confirmed". WATCH WION LIVE HERE

PM Modi to address global meet in Delhi on terror funding today

<p>Sandhya Devanathan has been named the India head of Meta, the social media giant announced on Thursday, days after Ajit Mohan resignation as Meta's former India head. Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp are all owned by Meta.&nbsp;Devanathan has been appointed as the new head of Meta's operations in India, and Marne Levine, the company's chief business officer, expressed his pleasure at her appointment.</p>

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<p><strong>"I'm pleased to welcome Sandhya as our new leader for India. Sandhya has a proven track record of scaling businesses, building exceptional and inclusive teams, driving product innovation and building strong partnerships. We are thrilled to have her lead Meta's continued growth in India," Marne Levine said.</strong></p>
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<p>Who is Sandhya Devanathan and what is her career trajectory? We explain&nbsp;in depth.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Background to her appointment as Meta's&nbsp;India head</strong></h2>

<p>Devanathan assumes leadership of Meta's India division during a difficult phase for the firm, which recently let go of more than 11,000 employees&nbsp;or <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/from-pandemic-boom-to-lay-off-season-why-big-tech-companies-firing-thousands-of-employees-534471">13 per cent&nbsp;of its staff</a>. According to Reuters, Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, placed a costly wager on the metaverse project, which increased the company's overall expenditures by a fifth in the third quarter.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explained-why-did-meta-fire-13-per-cent-of-its-employees-whats-in-store-for-the-facebook-parent-company-533887">Meta layoffs EXPLAINED: Why did Meta fire 13% of its employees? What next for the Facebook parent company?</a></p>

<p>Investors dumped Meta's stock as a result, sending it down 20 per cent and wiping off about $67 billion in market value for the business, which also reported its fourth consecutive quarter of declining quarterly earnings. The company's poor prognosis, according to Reuters, comes at a time when it must contend with TikTok's fierce competition, a slowdown in global economic development, changes to Apple's privacy policies that have an impact on its advertising business, and declining global economic growth.</p>

<h2><strong>Who is Sandhya Devanathan?</strong></h2>

<p>Sandhya Devanathan joined Meta in 2016. She assisted in establishing the companies and teams in Singapore and Vietnam. She also supported Meta's e-commerce efforts in Southeast Asia.</p>

<p>Devanathan has a 22-year career experience in banking, payments, and technology. Meta states&nbsp;that Devanathan "moved to lead gaming for APAC (Asia-Pacific region) in 2020, which is one of the largest verticals for Meta globally and that she also brings a passion for developing women leaders in business and is the Executive Sponsor for Women@APAC at Meta as well as the global lead for Play Forward, a global Meta initiative to improve diversity representation in the gaming industry.</p>

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<h2><strong>Education and former jobs</strong></h2>

<p>Devanathan did her B. Tech in Chemical Engineering from Andhra University (1994-1998), followed by an MBA from Faculty of management studies, Delhi University (1998-2000). In 2014, she went to the University of Oxford for a course in leadership.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Her previous employers include Citibank and Standard Chartered.&nbsp;she worked in various positions from May 2000 to December 2009 with Citibank, while she worked with Standard Chartered from December 2009 to December 2015.</p>

<p>Devanathan also sits on the boards of various organisations, or has in the past. These organisations include the Women's Forum for the Economy and Society, the National Library Board of Singapore, the Pepper Financial Services Group, the Singapore Management University, and the Ministry of Information and Communications (Singapore).</p>

<h2><strong>What does her new role entail?</strong></h2>

<p>The social media behemoth has stated that Sandhya Devanathan would oversee the organisation's India charter and deepen strategic ties with the major brands, creators, advertisers, and partners in the nation in order to propel Meta's revenue growth across important channels in India.</p>

<p>While continuing to support the long-term expansion of Meta's business and commitment to India, Devanathan will concentrate on aligning the organisation's business and revenue goals to serve its partners and clients, the firm said.</p>

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Sandhya Devanathan has been named the India head of Meta, the social media giant announced on Thursday, days after Ajit Mohan resignation as Meta's former India head.

Sandhya Devanathan has been named the India head of Meta, the social media giant announced on Thursday, days after Ajit Mohan resignation as Meta's former India head. Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp are all owned by Meta. Devanathan has been appointed as the new head of Meta's operations in India, and Marne Levine, the company's chief business officer, expressed his pleasure at her appointment. "I'm pleased to welcome Sandhya as our new leader for India. Sandhya has a proven track record of scaling businesses, building exceptional and inclusive teams, driving product innovation and building strong partnerships. We are thrilled to have her lead Meta's continued growth in India," Marne Levine said. Who is Sandhya Devanathan and what is her career trajectory? We explain in depth. Meta announced the appointment of Sandhya Devanathan as the Vice President of Meta India. (Pic credit: Sandhya Devanathan LinkedIn account) pic.twitter.com/zR7yhi4RgM — ANI (@ANI) November 17, 2022 × Background to her appointment as Meta's India head Devanathan assumes leadership of Meta's India division during a difficult phase for the firm, which recently let go of more than 11,000 employees or 13 per cent of its staff. According to Reuters, Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, placed a costly wager on the metaverse project, which increased the company's overall expenditures by a fifth in the third quarter. Also read | Meta layoffs EXPLAINED: Why did Meta fire 13% of its employees? What next for the Facebook parent company? Investors dumped Meta's stock as a result, sending it down 20 per cent and wiping off about $67 billion in market value for the business, which also reported its fourth consecutive quarter of declining quarterly earnings. The company's poor prognosis, according to Reuters, comes at a time when it must contend with TikTok's fierce competition, a slowdown in global economic development, changes to Apple's privacy policies that have an impact on its advertising business, and declining global economic growth. Who is Sandhya Devanathan? Sandhya Devanathan joined Meta in 2016. She assisted in establishing the companies and teams in Singapore and Vietnam. She also supported Meta's e-commerce efforts in Southeast Asia. Devanathan has a 22-year career experience in banking, payments, and technology. Meta states that Devanathan "moved to lead gaming for APAC (Asia-Pacific region) in 2020, which is one of the largest verticals for Meta globally and that she also brings a passion for developing women leaders in business and is the Executive Sponsor for Women@APAC at Meta as well as the global lead for Play Forward, a global Meta initiative to improve diversity representation in the gaming industry. Also read | Meta announces departure of India policy chief Rajiv Aggarwal, Whatsapp India head Abhijit Bose Education and former jobs Devanathan did her B. Tech in Chemical Engineering from Andhra University (1994-1998), followed by an MBA from Faculty of management studies, Delhi University (1998-2000). In 2014, she went to the University of Oxford for a course in leadership. Her previous employers include Citibank and Standard Chartered. she worked in various positions from May 2000 to December 2009 with Citibank, while she worked with Standard Chartered from December 2009 to December 2015. Devanathan also sits on the boards of various organisations, or has in the past. These organisations include the Women's Forum for the Economy and Society, the National Library Board of Singapore, the Pepper Financial Services Group, the Singapore Management University, and the Ministry of Information and Communications (Singapore). What does her new role entail? The social media behemoth has stated that Sandhya Devanathan would oversee the organisation's India charter and deepen strategic ties with the major brands, creators, advertisers, and partners in the nation in order to propel Meta's revenue growth across important channels in India. While continuing to support the long-term expansion of Meta's business and commitment to India, Devanathan will concentrate on aligning the organisation's business and revenue goals to serve its partners and clients, the firm said. ALSO WATCH | WION Fineprint | Indian workers on H-1B visa race against time

Sandhya Devanathan appointed as Meta's new India head: What does her new role entail?

Reports claim that India is considering adopting USB type-C as a common charging port for all devices. Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

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<p>Defence Forces trainees from 27 nations are expected to participate in the Admiral's Cup 2022, a prestigious annual International sailing event hosted by the Indian Naval Academy. This year will mark the 11th edition of the high-profile regatta and will be conducted in Ettikulam Bay, Kerala, from 5th to 10th December.</p>

<p>The Regatta will see trainees from the armed forces of 27 nations compete in sailing at Ettikulam Bay, on the Laser(Radial) class sailboats. The Indian Navy instituted the 'Admiral's Cup Regatta' as a 'Fleet Race' in a single-crew Olympic class 'Laser Radial' sailboat in the year 2010, with eight International Naval Academies participating in that year.</p>

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<p>According to the Indian Navy, naval academies of friendly-foreign countries across the world are invited to participate in this eleventh edition of the Admiral's Cup Regatta. The Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala is Asia's largest naval academy. The Indian Naval Academy is situated in Kerala. It is situated at a distance of 35 km from the historic city of Kannur and 135 km from the city of Mangalore. The academy is surrounded by Mount Dilli, the serene Kavvayi backwaters and the majestic Arabian Sea. The campus occupies an area of 2452 acres, with a total perimeter of 22 km. The Academy also includes a beach stretch of 7 km.</p>

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<p>The Indian Naval Academy has been developed as a national prestigious project and is the ‘Cradle for Leadership’ in the Indian Navy. The ab-initio training imparted at the academy will ensure that every officer(man and woman) who passes out through its portals will be a leader worthy of trust and confidence that the nation has reposed in them. It will also establish bridges of friendship across the ocean by training personnel from friendly foreign countries.</p>

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Defence Forces trainees from 27 nations are expected to participate in the Admiral's Cup 2022, a prestigious annual International sailing event hosted by the Indian Naval Academy.

Defence Forces trainees from 27 nations are expected to participate in the Admiral's Cup 2022, a prestigious annual International sailing event hosted by the Indian Naval Academy. This year will mark the 11th edition of the high-profile regatta and will be conducted in Ettikulam Bay, Kerala, from 5th to 10th December. The Regatta will see trainees from the armed forces of 27 nations compete in sailing at Ettikulam Bay, on the Laser(Radial) class sailboats. The Indian Navy instituted the 'Admiral's Cup Regatta' as a 'Fleet Race' in a single-crew Olympic class 'Laser Radial' sailboat in the year 2010, with eight International Naval Academies participating in that year. Also read | Malabar Exercise involving India, Japan, US and Australia culminates in seas off Japan According to the Indian Navy, naval academies of friendly-foreign countries across the world are invited to participate in this eleventh edition of the Admiral's Cup Regatta. The Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala is Asia's largest naval academy. The Indian Naval Academy is situated in Kerala. It is situated at a distance of 35 km from the historic city of Kannur and 135 km from the city of Mangalore. The academy is surrounded by Mount Dilli, the serene Kavvayi backwaters and the majestic Arabian Sea. The campus occupies an area of 2452 acres, with a total perimeter of 22 km. The Academy also includes a beach stretch of 7 km. Also read | Indian Coast Guard thwarts smuggling attempts, seizes fishing boats in Gulf of Mannar The Indian Naval Academy has been developed as a national prestigious project and is the ‘Cradle for Leadership’ in the Indian Navy. The ab-initio training imparted at the academy will ensure that every officer(man and woman) who passes out through its portals will be a leader worthy of trust and confidence that the nation has reposed in them. It will also establish bridges of friendship across the ocean by training personnel from friendly foreign countries. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

India: Asia's largest naval academy to host defence trainees from 27 nations for sailing event

India is with stakeholders reaching the consensus at a meeting of an Interministerial Task Force that the country will be adopting USB-C type as a common charging port for smart devices. Electronics industry's stakeholders in India have agreed to phased rollout of the uniform charger.

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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{e34633bb-128a-46ad-84d1-94a60f609aa9}{223}" paraid="1579286913" >More than 100 students studying in India’s Veena Vadini Public School have mastered the ability to write with both hands. The school, which is situated in the state of Madhya Pradesh in India, teaches the students to become ambidextrous and also makes them proficient in five languages – Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Urdu, and Spanish. According to NDTV, the school was founded back in 1999 in the village of Budhela and till now, 480 students have graduated who can write easily with both hands.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{77012479-74bd-4834-be24-1beb443a6fa6}{126}" paraid="1512731747" >"First I used to write using my right hand, then I learnt to write using my left hand. In the third standard, I knew how to write using both hands," Pankaj Yadav, a Class 8 student of the school, told NDTV.&nbsp;</p>

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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{91c0d0ad-21e1-44a1-b522-1d1e942c0e31}{222}" paraid="687488704" >The school provides special classes to the students for perfecting the art of writing with two hands and they are also taught one language every day of the week by the teachers.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{67fe5a03-bc7e-4276-bdd9-93a9ebf9e8e7}{239}" paraid="407919272" >"When I was in a lower class, I used to write using my right hand. Then switched to left. We also know five languages," Adarsh Kumar, another student at the school, said according to the report.&nbsp;</p>

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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{1b561938-a8f4-4a87-b7b7-fe80ba94a80e}{216}" paraid="1162738095" >Virangad Sharma, the principal of the school, said that the inspiration behind this effort was former Indian President Rajendra Prasad. "Former President Rajendra Prasad was ambidextrous, and could write using both hands. We took that as an inspiration and helped our children learn the same skill," he said.&nbsp;</p>

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More than 100 students studying in India’s Veena Vadini Public School have mastered the ability to write with both hands. The school, which is situated in the state of Madhya Pradesh in India, teaches the students to become ambidextrous and also makes them proficient in five languages – Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Urdu, and Spanish.

More than 100 students studying in India’s Veena Vadini Public School have mastered the ability to write with both hands. The school, which is situated in the state of Madhya Pradesh in India, teaches the students to become ambidextrous and also makes them proficient in five languages – Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Urdu, and Spanish. According to NDTV, the school was founded back in 1999 in the village of Budhela and till now, 480 students have graduated who can write easily with both hands. "First I used to write using my right hand, then I learnt to write using my left hand. In the third standard, I knew how to write using both hands," Pankaj Yadav, a Class 8 student of the school, told NDTV. Also read | Dutch court convicts three men for MH17 downing, one acquitted The school provides special classes to the students for perfecting the art of writing with two hands and they are also taught one language every day of the week by the teachers. "When I was in a lower class, I used to write using my right hand. Then switched to left. We also know five languages," Adarsh Kumar, another student at the school, said according to the report. Also read | 50-year-old Chinese man completes 42 Km marathon while smoking cigarettes Virangad Sharma, the principal of the school, said that the inspiration behind this effort was former Indian President Rajendra Prasad. "Former President Rajendra Prasad was ambidextrous, and could write using both hands. We took that as an inspiration and helped our children learn the same skill," he said.

More than 100 students in a school in India can write using both hands

India has taken charge of G20 Presidency. On the final day of the summit, Indonesia's President Joko Widodo handed the chairmanship gavel to PM Narendra Modi. Priyanka Sharma gets you a report.

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<p>India and the United States are collaborative partners in a wide range of fields such as information technology, artificial intelligence, space, and climate change mitigation, said a US Government official. U.S. Consul General Chennai, Judith Ravin was speaking at the India-US Tech Conclave at the Bengaluru Tech Summit.</p>

<p>"The United States is India’s largest trading partner, with $160 billion in bilateral trade in 2021. &nbsp;When it comes to foreign direct investment, the United States is India’s largest investor, with a wide range of companies injecting tens of billions of dollars into the Indian economy, including technology firms like Amazon, Google, Microsoft, IBM, Cisco, and Intel" Ravin said. She added that there are more than 650 U.S. companies in Bengaluru alone.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Outlining the recent steps taken to advance the bilateral relationship, she referred to the India visit of NASA, Associate Administrator, Dr. Thomas Zurbuchen, where he met ISRO officials and discussed the ongoing NASA-ISRO joint mission -NISAR. The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar or NISAR, one of NASA’s largest bilateral projects to date at a cost of $1.5 billion, will help the world better understand natural resources and hazards, as well as provide information for scientists to better comprehend the effects and pace of climate change. NASA and ISRO continue to examine new avenues of collaboration in the fields of science and technology. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>With regards to research projects, it was mentioned that U.S. National Science Foundation Director Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan visited India, including Bengaluru, to promote joint U.S.-India research projects involving principal investigators from both nations for collaborative research that can accelerate the development of new technologies, tools, and systems for mutual societal and economic benefit. Dr. Panchanathan also announced the selection of U.S. supplemental funding awards totaling $2.8 million for research projects focusing on areas like artificial intelligence, data science, and edge computing.</p>

<p>&nbsp;Ravin mentioned that the upcoming U.S.-India Commercial Dialogue, the U.S.-India CEO Forum will present more opportunities to grow and create jobs in both countries.</p>

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India and the United States are collaborative partners in a wide range of fields such as information technology, artificial intelligence, space, and climate change mitigation, said a US Government official.

India and the United States are collaborative partners in a wide range of fields such as information technology, artificial intelligence, space, and climate change mitigation, said a US Government official. U.S. Consul General Chennai, Judith Ravin was speaking at the India-US Tech Conclave at the Bengaluru Tech Summit. "The United States is India’s largest trading partner, with $160 billion in bilateral trade in 2021. When it comes to foreign direct investment, the United States is India’s largest investor, with a wide range of companies injecting tens of billions of dollars into the Indian economy, including technology firms like Amazon, Google, Microsoft, IBM, Cisco, and Intel" Ravin said. She added that there are more than 650 U.S. companies in Bengaluru alone. Also read | Indian nationals no longer need Police Clearance Certificate for Saudi visa Outlining the recent steps taken to advance the bilateral relationship, she referred to the India visit of NASA, Associate Administrator, Dr. Thomas Zurbuchen, where he met ISRO officials and discussed the ongoing NASA-ISRO joint mission -NISAR. The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar or NISAR, one of NASA’s largest bilateral projects to date at a cost of $1.5 billion, will help the world better understand natural resources and hazards, as well as provide information for scientists to better comprehend the effects and pace of climate change. NASA and ISRO continue to examine new avenues of collaboration in the fields of science and technology. Also read | Michelle Obama provides clear answer on her possible US presidential run With regards to research projects, it was mentioned that U.S. National Science Foundation Director Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan visited India, including Bengaluru, to promote joint U.S.-India research projects involving principal investigators from both nations for collaborative research that can accelerate the development of new technologies, tools, and systems for mutual societal and economic benefit. Dr. Panchanathan also announced the selection of U.S. supplemental funding awards totaling $2.8 million for research projects focusing on areas like artificial intelligence, data science, and edge computing. Ravin mentioned that the upcoming U.S.-India Commercial Dialogue, the U.S.-India CEO Forum will present more opportunities to grow and create jobs in both countries.

India-US had $160bn bilateral trade in 2021; US largest investor in India: US Official

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<p>The 26<sup>th</sup>&nbsp;edition of the multinational maritime exercise 'Malabar 22' culminated in the seas off Japan on 15<sup>th</sup>&nbsp;November. Hosted by the Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF), this edition of Malabar also marked the 30<sup>th</sup>&nbsp;anniversary of the maritime exercise. The exercise began in 1992, as a bilateral exercise between the Indian Navy and the US Navy. Later, the exercise gained further prominence with the joining of navies of Australia and Japan.</p>

<p>For a period of five days, the sea-phase of Malabar 22 was conducted near Yokosuka, Japan and witnessed live weapon firings, surface, anti-air and anti-submarine warfare drills and tactical procedures. Another highlight of the sea phase was the conduct of 'War at Sea' exercise, which enabled all four navies to consolidate interoperability and hone tactical skills.</p>

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11 ships incl a <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/nuclear?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#nuclear</a> -powered aircraft carrier, 4 P8 long-range surveillance aircraft, fighters, helos, &amp; 2 suba in action off <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/yokosuka?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#yokosuka</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Japan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Japan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Navy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Navy</a> <a href="https://t.co/l6W7ilFce8">pic.twitter.com/l6W7ilFce8</a></p>
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<p>The Indian Navy was represented by Eastern Fleet ships INS Shivalik and Kamorta, led by Rear Admiral Sanjay Bhalla, Flag Officer Commanding, Eastern Fleet. In total, there were eleven surface ships, including a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier with its integral air elements. Four long-range maritime patrol aircraft, helicopters and two submarines were also part of the exercise.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Apart from operational drills and exercises, the bilateral logistics support agreements between the participating countries were validated during this edition of exercise Malabar. It also involved exchange of 'Sea Riders' between various participating ships. 'Sea Riders' is a nautical term that refers to the practice of Officers and sailors from one ship, sailing on another vessel (of a foreign country) during the exercise, in order to exchange best practices.&nbsp;</p>


The 26th edition of the multinational maritime exercise 'Malabar 22' culminated in the seas off Japan on 15th November. Hosted by the Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF), this edition of Malabar also marked the 30th anniversary of the maritime exercise.

The 26th edition of the multinational maritime exercise 'Malabar 22' culminated in the seas off Japan on 15th November. Hosted by the Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF), this edition of Malabar also marked the 30th anniversary of the maritime exercise. The exercise began in 1992, as a bilateral exercise between the Indian Navy and the US Navy. Later, the exercise gained further prominence with the joining of navies of Australia and Japan. For a period of five days, the sea-phase of Malabar 22 was conducted near Yokosuka, Japan and witnessed live weapon firings, surface, anti-air and anti-submarine warfare drills and tactical procedures. Another highlight of the sea phase was the conduct of 'War at Sea' exercise, which enabled all four navies to consolidate interoperability and hone tactical skills. Glimpses from #MALABAR22 ,a multinational maritime exercise involving @indiannavy @USNavy @jmsdf_pao_eng @Australian_Navy 11 ships incl a #nuclear -powered aircraft carrier, 4 P8 long-range surveillance aircraft, fighters, helos, & 2 suba in action off #yokosuka #Japan #Navy pic.twitter.com/l6W7ilFce8 — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) November 16, 2022 × The Indian Navy was represented by Eastern Fleet ships INS Shivalik and Kamorta, led by Rear Admiral Sanjay Bhalla, Flag Officer Commanding, Eastern Fleet. In total, there were eleven surface ships, including a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier with its integral air elements. Four long-range maritime patrol aircraft, helicopters and two submarines were also part of the exercise. Apart from operational drills and exercises, the bilateral logistics support agreements between the participating countries were validated during this edition of exercise Malabar. It also involved exchange of 'Sea Riders' between various participating ships. 'Sea Riders' is a nautical term that refers to the practice of Officers and sailors from one ship, sailing on another vessel (of a foreign country) during the exercise, in order to exchange best practices.

Malabar Exercise involving India, Japan, US and Australia culminates in seas off Japan

<p>The India-China border standoff has been ongoing for more than two years. In an attempt to keep up with the enemy and remain prepared for any eventuality at any time, the Indian Army has come up with a major infrastructure build-up plan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reportedly, the Indian Army will be constructing modular, 3D-printed next-generation bunkers to provide additional protection to the troops in the Ladakh sector of the country, along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).</p>

<p>According to reports, the structure will be strong enough to withstand a&nbsp;direct hit from a T-90 tank from mere 100 metres. The officials associated with the matter added that bunkers have undergone extensive trials in the western sector (Rajasthan) and eastern Ladakh.</p>

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<p>The main purpose of using 3D printing technology is to minimise the cost as well as time associated with constructing a conventional bunker. According to army officials, a single bunker can be printed in a matter of hours.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Additionally, the ergonomic nature of the bunker will allow it to be easily moved by two soldiers as the heaviest component in the structure only weigh 40 kilogrammes.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The army terms these 3D-printed modern bunkers as permanent defences which will come into operation next year. 20-odd bunkers have been developed already and the Army will be printing hundred in the coming months, based on the requirement.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The project will be implemented by the Corps of Engineers. The US Army has been using these structures for some years now.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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The India-China border standoff has been ongoing for more than two years. In an attempt to keep up with the enemy and remain prepared for any eventuality at any time, the Indian Army has come up with a major infrastructure build-up plan.

The India-China border standoff has been ongoing for more than two years. In an attempt to keep up with the enemy and remain prepared for any eventuality at any time, the Indian Army has come up with a major infrastructure build-up plan. Reportedly, the Indian Army will be constructing modular, 3D-printed next-generation bunkers to provide additional protection to the troops in the Ladakh sector of the country, along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). According to reports, the structure will be strong enough to withstand a direct hit from a T-90 tank from mere 100 metres. The officials associated with the matter added that bunkers have undergone extensive trials in the western sector (Rajasthan) and eastern Ladakh. WATCH | India-China border standoff: What comes next | Troops pulled back from a major flashpoint × The main purpose of using 3D printing technology is to minimise the cost as well as time associated with constructing a conventional bunker. According to army officials, a single bunker can be printed in a matter of hours. Additionally, the ergonomic nature of the bunker will allow it to be easily moved by two soldiers as the heaviest component in the structure only weigh 40 kilogrammes. The army terms these 3D-printed modern bunkers as permanent defences which will come into operation next year. 20-odd bunkers have been developed already and the Army will be printing hundred in the coming months, based on the requirement. Read more: 60 years of India-China war: It won’t be a cakewalk for the aggressor again The project will be implemented by the Corps of Engineers. The US Army has been using these structures for some years now. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Indian Army to construct 3D-printed bunkers at LAC amid border standoff with China

Indonesia President Joko Widodo handed over the G20 Presidency to India at the closing ceremony of the 17th intergovernmental summit in Bali on Wednesday. India will officially assume the G20 presidency on December 1.

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<p>An Indian Coast Guard (ICG) ship patrolling thwarted a smuggling attempt on the waters of the Gulf of Mannar, which connects India and Sri Lanka,.</p>

<p>A total of four fishing boats, two each from India and Sri Lanka, were spotted by the guards of Ship Vajra, as they were engaging in the smuggling of Tendu leaves near the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL).&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the ICG, two Sri Lankan fishing boats were apprehended after a hot pursuit as they were fleeing at high speed to cross the IMBL. About 104 bags of Tendu leaves, weighing nearly 2.8 tonnes worth Rs. 20 million ($24,500) were recovered from the boats.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The leaves of Tendu, scientifically known as 'Diospyros melanoxyion', are used as wrappers of tobacco to produce bidi -- a thin cigarette or mini-cigar that is filled with tobacco flakes and commonly wrapped in a tendu leaf.</p>

<p>The boats were then taken to Tuticorin harbour in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu and were handed over to local authorities for further action.&nbsp;</p>

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An Indian Coast Guard (ICG) ship patrolling thwarted a smuggling attempt on the waters of the Gulf of Mannar, which connects India and Sri Lanka,. A total of four fishing boats, two each from India and Sri Lanka, were spotted by the guards of Ship Vajra, as they were engaging in the smuggling of Tendu leaves near the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL).

An Indian Coast Guard (ICG) ship patrolling thwarted a smuggling attempt on the waters of the Gulf of Mannar, which connects India and Sri Lanka,. A total of four fishing boats, two each from India and Sri Lanka, were spotted by the guards of Ship Vajra, as they were engaging in the smuggling of Tendu leaves near the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL). According to the ICG, two Sri Lankan fishing boats were apprehended after a hot pursuit as they were fleeing at high speed to cross the IMBL. About 104 bags of Tendu leaves, weighing nearly 2.8 tonnes worth Rs. 20 million ($24,500) were recovered from the boats. World Business Watch: Decoding the state of Global Economy The leaves of Tendu, scientifically known as 'Diospyros melanoxyion', are used as wrappers of tobacco to produce bidi -- a thin cigarette or mini-cigar that is filled with tobacco flakes and commonly wrapped in a tendu leaf. The boats were then taken to Tuticorin harbour in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu and were handed over to local authorities for further action. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Indian Coast Guard thwarts smuggling attempts, seizes fishing boats in Gulf of Mannar

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