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<p>Zulfiqar Khan's loved ones had just about started enjoying the Masai Mara through his Instagram photos when their joy was abruptly cut short. Since July of this year, the Mumbai-born, veteran of the entertainment world has been reported missing in Nairobi, Kenya.</p>

<p>His family has pleaded with the Indian government to step in and guarantee the safe return of a former Indian journalist who vanished in Kenya months ago. Zulfikar Ahmad Khan served as the Chief Operating Officer of Balaji Telefilms in many other countries, according to a press release made by his family and friends. He hasn't been in touch since the third week of July, when he was in Kenya.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"It's been almost 80 days now and yet no one has any idea about his whereabouts. Local police in Kenya are clueless. They have been asked by the High Court of the land to produce Zulfi but they have no idea where he is," stated the press release.</p>

<p>The company where Mr. Khan started his career, Star India, later promoted him to Senior Vice-President of Advertising Sales. He oversaw Star India channels like Star Plus, Star Gold, Star Sports, National Geographic, and Channel V.</p>

<p>Separately, reports on Mr. Khan in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/report-billionaire-philanthropist-mackenzie-scott-donates-15-million-to-help-provide-affordable-glasses-525143">Kenyan</a> media have hinted that he was a "cyber security expert."</p>

<p>Khan, a former student of St. John's School in Nainital and Hansraj College in New Delhi, is an ardent sportsman, foodie, traveller, climber, and explorer.</p>

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Zulfiqar Khan's loved ones had just about started enjoying the Masai Mara through his Instagram photos when their joy was abruptly cut short. Since July of this year, the Mumbai-born, veteran of the entertainment world has been reported missing in Nairobi, Kenya.

Zulfiqar Khan's loved ones had just about started enjoying the Masai Mara through his Instagram photos when their joy was abruptly cut short. Since July of this year, the Mumbai-born, veteran of the entertainment world has been reported missing in Nairobi, Kenya. His family has pleaded with the Indian government to step in and guarantee the safe return of a former Indian journalist who vanished in Kenya months ago. Zulfikar Ahmad Khan served as the Chief Operating Officer of Balaji Telefilms in many other countries, according to a press release made by his family and friends. He hasn't been in touch since the third week of July, when he was in Kenya. Also read | Bomb threat on Delhi-bound flight from Moscow turns out to be hoax "It's been almost 80 days now and yet no one has any idea about his whereabouts. Local police in Kenya are clueless. They have been asked by the High Court of the land to produce Zulfi but they have no idea where he is," stated the press release. The company where Mr. Khan started his career, Star India, later promoted him to Senior Vice-President of Advertising Sales. He oversaw Star India channels like Star Plus, Star Gold, Star Sports, National Geographic, and Channel V. Separately, reports on Mr. Khan in the Kenyan media have hinted that he was a "cyber security expert." Khan, a former student of St. John's School in Nainital and Hansraj College in New Delhi, is an ardent sportsman, foodie, traveller, climber, and explorer. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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The Indian Supreme Court today passed a split verdict on the motivated Karnataka hijab row. The split judgment was delivered while the court was hearing petitions challenging the Karnataka high court order which refused to overturn the ban on hijabs in educational institutions.

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<p>Jammu and Kashmir is fast becoming one of the most favourite destinations of biker groups from across India and the world. Hundreds of bike rallies have been organised by the various departments and groups across the Kashmir valley in the last few months. And for the first time, an international bikers' rally was organised in Srinagar. The rally was flagged off by the tourism department of Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A group of 20 bikers from Bahrain, Oman and Germany are on an expedition trip to the Union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. The bikers started the journey from Ladakh exploring the roads via Leh, Kargil and later Sonamarg in Kashmir region. They went to South Kashmir's Pahalgam as well. The rally was flagged off in Srinagar by secretary of tourism&nbsp;Sarmad Hafeez.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The bikers called Kashmir Valley the "paradise on earth" and said it was one of the best challenging terrains for these bikers.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>''Our group has done so many trips. When we were thinking about doing something different, it came to our mind to do Kashmir. Whenever we say Kashmir, we say why and the media portrays&nbsp;it as dangerous, but we wanted to explore it ourselves and honestly we don't regret it at all. The whole group loved it. We loved the landscape, great food and good people. You can't imagine how people helped us. We were given free food and snacks by locals in villages. Our friends from Oman are interested and they will be visiting Kashmir soon as well. Bahrain Bikers was started in 2012 and we have almost 130 members and in this trip we have only 18 of us travelling because everyone couldn't make it. We do a lot of social work as well,'' said Mehdi Hassan, Captain, Bahrain Bikers Group.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The group comprised 20 bikers, including two women, the other bikers were mostly from the Gulf and one was from Germany. The bikers took a ride on the road facing Dal Lake.</p>

<p>''We have come from Bahrain to India. To Leh and Kashmir, I cannot even say anything about Kashmir, it's in our hearts, we have loved Kashmir since our childhood. We never came before but always heard about it. It is for real a paradise on earth. We went to the mountains&nbsp;and saw four seasons in a single day. We recommend and request people from across the world to come to Kashmir. They are lovely people and have amazing food. Kashmir is the best and Kashmir is heaven,'' said Abdul Jasim, a biker from&nbsp;Bahrain.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The bikers expressed joy over the hospitality and welcome they received from people in Srinagar. The female bikers found the place safe and extremely challenging with regard to terrain.&nbsp;</p>

<p>''I have been riding with these bikers for a very long time and it's been amazing. When they said they are going to Kashmir, I said I am signing up as well. It's been fantastic. Even though I am Indian, I will go and promote it. I have seen stunning visuals of the place. I am a part of the group of Biker brothers, and it's been quite safe, and they take care of us very well. Dr Aziz has put together this whole event. He had a crew behind us. We were safe and biker brothers are extremely protective of the lady bikers, so we did not have a problem,'' said Priya Shankar, an Indian biker settled in Bahrain.</p>

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<p>Secretary of tourism termed the biking expedition of Bahrain Bikers as a positive sign for Kashmir tourism He said the expedition would open gates for many other such activities as Kashmir has much to offer in adventure tourism.</p>

<p>He also expressed his gratitude to Bahrain Bikers and KCCI for organizing the expedition.</p>

<p>''We have a biker's group from Bahrain, these are international tourists, they have come all the way from the Gulf. There is a biker from Germany, there is a lady biker from Oman and I think it's wonderful that our place is opening up. I think Kashmir has a tremendous potential in biking due to its terrain, climate and places and I am sure it can become the best biking destinations in the world,'' said Hafeez.&nbsp;</p>

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Jammu and Kashmir is fast becoming one of the most favourite destinations of biker groups from across India and the world. Hundreds of bike rallies have been organised by the various departments and groups across the Kashmir valley in the last few months.

Jammu and Kashmir is fast becoming one of the most favourite destinations of biker groups from across India and the world. Hundreds of bike rallies have been organised by the various departments and groups across the Kashmir valley in the last few months. And for the first time, an international bikers' rally was organised in Srinagar. The rally was flagged off by the tourism department of Jammu and Kashmir. A group of 20 bikers from Bahrain, Oman and Germany are on an expedition trip to the Union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. The bikers started the journey from Ladakh exploring the roads via Leh, Kargil and later Sonamarg in Kashmir region. They went to South Kashmir's Pahalgam as well. The rally was flagged off in Srinagar by secretary of tourism Sarmad Hafeez. The bikers called Kashmir Valley the "paradise on earth" and said it was one of the best challenging terrains for these bikers. Also read | Liz Truss faces potential Tory rebellion after tax cuts criticism - Report ''Our group has done so many trips. When we were thinking about doing something different, it came to our mind to do Kashmir. Whenever we say Kashmir, we say why and the media portrays it as dangerous, but we wanted to explore it ourselves and honestly we don't regret it at all. The whole group loved it. We loved the landscape, great food and good people. You can't imagine how people helped us. We were given free food and snacks by locals in villages. Our friends from Oman are interested and they will be visiting Kashmir soon as well. Bahrain Bikers was started in 2012 and we have almost 130 members and in this trip we have only 18 of us travelling because everyone couldn't make it. We do a lot of social work as well,'' said Mehdi Hassan, Captain, Bahrain Bikers Group. The group comprised 20 bikers, including two women, the other bikers were mostly from the Gulf and one was from Germany. The bikers took a ride on the road facing Dal Lake. ''We have come from Bahrain to India. To Leh and Kashmir, I cannot even say anything about Kashmir, it's in our hearts, we have loved Kashmir since our childhood. We never came before but always heard about it. It is for real a paradise on earth. We went to the mountains and saw four seasons in a single day. We recommend and request people from across the world to come to Kashmir. They are lovely people and have amazing food. Kashmir is the best and Kashmir is heaven,'' said Abdul Jasim, a biker from Bahrain. The bikers expressed joy over the hospitality and welcome they received from people in Srinagar. The female bikers found the place safe and extremely challenging with regard to terrain. ''I have been riding with these bikers for a very long time and it's been amazing. When they said they are going to Kashmir, I said I am signing up as well. It's been fantastic. Even though I am Indian, I will go and promote it. I have seen stunning visuals of the place. I am a part of the group of Biker brothers, and it's been quite safe, and they take care of us very well. Dr Aziz has put together this whole event. He had a crew behind us. We were safe and biker brothers are extremely protective of the lady bikers, so we did not have a problem,'' said Priya Shankar, an Indian biker settled in Bahrain. Also read | Pak PM Sharif says 'want talks with India', but remains silent on terrorism Secretary of tourism termed the biking expedition of Bahrain Bikers as a positive sign for Kashmir tourism He said the expedition would open gates for many other such activities as Kashmir has much to offer in adventure tourism. He also expressed his gratitude to Bahrain Bikers and KCCI for organizing the expedition. ''We have a biker's group from Bahrain, these are international tourists, they have come all the way from the Gulf. There is a biker from Germany, there is a lady biker from Oman and I think it's wonderful that our place is opening up. I think Kashmir has a tremendous potential in biking due to its terrain, climate and places and I am sure it can become the best biking destinations in the world,'' said Hafeez.

India: Kashmir hosts its first-ever international bikers’ expedition

5G network has launched in India but you’re not able to access it. Well, for that you must find out whether your phone is 5G ready or just 5G compatible.

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<p><meta charset="utf-8" />The Sri Anantha Padmanabha Swamy temple in the southern Indian state of Kerala is well-known among devotees for two reasons - it is the only Lake temple in Kerala and that its Lake is guarded by a 'vegetarian' mugger crocodile. It is believed that the crocodile has been living in the temple pond for nearly 75 years. The temple caretakers fed the croc their holy offerings twice a day and this sight attracted devotees from far and wide. 'Babiya' was found dead in the temple lake on Sunday night.&nbsp;</p>

<p dir="ltr">Folklore has it that a single crocodile has been guarding the temple lake for several years and 'Babiya' is the third in that lineage. It is said that a new crocodile appears in the lake, shortly after the demise of the one <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/interacting-with-dogs-can-help-you-reduce-stress-and-depression-says-study-523323">guarding</a> the temple. According to those at the temple, this unexplained phenomenon happens despite the fact that there are no crocodiles in any of the nearby lakes or rivers.</p>

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<p>Legend has it that the crocodile guards the cave that the Lord Vishnu(the presiding deity at the temple) had vanished into, thousands of years ago. The Lake temple or Sri Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple in northern Kerala's Kasaragod district is known as the 'moolasthanam' or original source of the Sri Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, at the southern end of Kerala.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr">According to reports, temple priests used to take holy dips in the temple lake where the croc resided and yet were never harmed by the mugger. It is also believed that the crocodile only survived off the vegetarian holy offering and the offerings fed by devotees, and did not harm or consume the fish in the lake. This earned the Crocodile the moniker of 'God's Own Crocodile' and 'Vegetarian Crocodile'.&nbsp;</p>

<p dir="ltr">In recent years, pictures of the croc having entered the temple premises had gone viral on social media. Despite having entered the temple numerous times, there has never been an instance of the croc having harmed anyone there.&nbsp;</p>

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The Sri Anantha Padmanabha Swamy temple in the southern Indian state of Kerala is well-known among devotees for two reasons - it is the only Lake temple in Kerala and that its Lake is guarded by a 'vegetarian' mugger crocodile.

The Sri Anantha Padmanabha Swamy temple in the southern Indian state of Kerala is well-known among devotees for two reasons - it is the only Lake temple in Kerala and that its Lake is guarded by a 'vegetarian' mugger crocodile. It is believed that the crocodile has been living in the temple pond for nearly 75 years. The temple caretakers fed the croc their holy offerings twice a day and this sight attracted devotees from far and wide. 'Babiya' was found dead in the temple lake on Sunday night. Folklore has it that a single crocodile has been guarding the temple lake for several years and 'Babiya' is the third in that lineage. It is said that a new crocodile appears in the lake, shortly after the demise of the one guarding the temple. According to those at the temple, this unexplained phenomenon happens despite the fact that there are no crocodiles in any of the nearby lakes or rivers. Devotees at the Sri Ananthapadmanabha Swamy #temple in #kerala #india ,paying last respects to ‘Babiya’, the #vegetarian #crocodile that is said to have been guarding the temple lake for 75+yrs.. the mugger Croc was fed holy offerings from the puja, twice a day.. gentle giant! pic.twitter.com/TLVgBIQG0t — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) October 10, 2022 × Legend has it that the crocodile guards the cave that the Lord Vishnu(the presiding deity at the temple) had vanished into, thousands of years ago. The Lake temple or Sri Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple in northern Kerala's Kasaragod district is known as the 'moolasthanam' or original source of the Sri Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, at the southern end of Kerala. Also read | Fish feel 'pain, stress and anxiety': Organisation introduces proposal for their 'humane slaughter' According to reports, temple priests used to take holy dips in the temple lake where the croc resided and yet were never harmed by the mugger. It is also believed that the crocodile only survived off the vegetarian holy offering and the offerings fed by devotees, and did not harm or consume the fish in the lake. This earned the Crocodile the moniker of 'God's Own Crocodile' and 'Vegetarian Crocodile'. In recent years, pictures of the croc having entered the temple premises had gone viral on social media. Despite having entered the temple numerous times, there has never been an instance of the croc having harmed anyone there. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>A head-on collision of two speeding buses at the Pamban bridge (in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu) left nearly ten people injured. The incident is said to have occurred when a private bus rammed into a government bus, that was travelling from the opposite direction.</p>

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Video shows mangled front portion of both buses..one of them is dangerously close to bridge railings.. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/accident?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#accident</a> 👇 (1/2) <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BusAccident?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BusAccident</a> <a href="https://t.co/18V1A5seul">pic.twitter.com/18V1A5seul</a></p>
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<p>The Pamban bridge is the crucial, lone road link between Mandapam on the mainland and the Rameswaram island in Tamil Nadu. The bridge that spans nearly 2.5 kms is built over the Bay of Bengal.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Videos of the incident show that the private bus had finally collided with the bridge railings and came to a halt dangerously close at the very edge. Onlookers, fishermen, and fire and rescue personnel who had reached the spot ensured that the passengers were taken to safety. Rescue teams were deployed to clear the accident site and ease the flow of traffic on the narrow bridge. Authorities are also probing the incident and have registered a case.</p>


A head-on collision of two speeding buses at the Pamban bridge (in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu) left nearly ten people injured. The incident is said to have occurred when a private bus rammed into a government bus, that was travelling from the opposite direction.

A head-on collision of two speeding buses at the Pamban bridge (in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu) left nearly ten people injured. The incident is said to have occurred when a private bus rammed into a government bus, that was travelling from the opposite direction. A #TNGovt bus &a pvt bus were involved in a head-on collision on the Pamban bridge, that connects Mandapam (mainland) with Rameswaram island.. Video shows mangled front portion of both buses..one of them is dangerously close to bridge railings.. #accident 👇 (1/2) #BusAccident pic.twitter.com/18V1A5seul — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) October 12, 2022 × The Pamban bridge is the crucial, lone road link between Mandapam on the mainland and the Rameswaram island in Tamil Nadu. The bridge that spans nearly 2.5 kms is built over the Bay of Bengal. This is the most fortunate outcome for a tragedy like this! Let's remember that this #accident occurred on a narrow 2km-long bridge that's build over the #bayofbengal thank goodness for the strong railings that bore the brunt of super-heavy impact... Else, needless to say! https://t.co/e6UjrHusQT pic.twitter.com/l9tUCzyAc3 — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) October 12, 2022 × Videos of the incident show that the private bus had finally collided with the bridge railings and came to a halt dangerously close at the very edge. Onlookers, fishermen, and fire and rescue personnel who had reached the spot ensured that the passengers were taken to safety. Rescue teams were deployed to clear the accident site and ease the flow of traffic on the narrow bridge. Authorities are also probing the incident and have registered a case.

India: Bus escapes fatal fall into sea, hits bridge railings in Tamil Nadu

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<p>A MiG 29K fighter jet of the Indian Navy recently crashed over the sea coast in Goa, as it experienced a technical malfunction, ANI reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per reports, the actual reason that led the aircraft to crash is still unknown. &nbsp;However, as per some reports, the jet experienced a malfunction in the mid-flight which led to the pilot ejecting himself during that time. According to the Indian Navy, the pilot was rescued and currently is in stable condition.</p>

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<p>The Indian Navy in its statement said, " the twin-engine MiG-29K crashed over the sea after it developed a technical malfunction while returning to base. The pilot ejected safely and has been recovered in a swift search &amp; rescue operation. He is reported to be in stable condition," &nbsp;ANI reported.&nbsp;</p>

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Pilot reported to be in stable condition.<br />
BoI ordered to investigate the cause of the incident.</p>
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<p>A Board of Inquiry (BOI) has been ordered to investigate today's aircraft crash. It has been&nbsp;claimed the&nbsp;MiG 29K does not have the best track record.&nbsp;In 2020, an Indian Navy pilot,&nbsp;Nishant Singh was killed following the crash of his&nbsp;MiG-29K in the Arabian Sea. Additionally,&nbsp;February 2020 and November 2019&nbsp;also witnessed two&nbsp;MiG-29 crashes, say reports.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The aircraft is an&nbsp;all-weather, carrier-based, air-dominant fighter with a maximum speed of at least 2000 kmph, it can&nbsp;also&nbsp;pull up to eight&nbsp;times the force of gravity and reach an altitude of over&nbsp;65,000 feet.&nbsp;The MiG 29K was also used to display in the Indian Air Force day celebrations on October 8.</p>

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A MiG 29K fighter jet of the Indian Navy recently crashed over the sea coast in Goa, as it experienced a technical malfunction, ANI reported. As per reports, the actual reason that led the aircraft to crash is still unknown.

A MiG 29K fighter jet of the Indian Navy recently crashed over the sea coast in Goa, as it experienced a technical malfunction, ANI reported. As per reports, the actual reason that led the aircraft to crash is still unknown. However, as per some reports, the jet experienced a malfunction in the mid-flight which led to the pilot ejecting himself during that time. According to the Indian Navy, the pilot was rescued and currently is in stable condition. A MiG 29K fighter aircraft crashed over sea on a routine sortie off Goa coast after it developed a technical malfunction while returning to base. Pilot ejected safely & was recovered in a swift search & rescue operation. Pilot is reported to be in a stable condition: Indian Navy pic.twitter.com/CDyC1wBUHI — ANI (@ANI) October 12, 2022 × The Indian Navy in its statement said, " the twin-engine MiG-29K crashed over the sea after it developed a technical malfunction while returning to base. The pilot ejected safely and has been recovered in a swift search & rescue operation. He is reported to be in stable condition," ANI reported. A MiG 29K on a routine sortie over sea off Goa developed a technical malfunction while returning to base. The pilot ejected safely & has been recovered in a swift SAR ops. Pilot reported to be in stable condition. BoI ordered to investigate the cause of the incident. — SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) October 12, 2022 × A Board of Inquiry (BOI) has been ordered to investigate today's aircraft crash. It has been claimed the MiG 29K does not have the best track record. In 2020, an Indian Navy pilot, Nishant Singh was killed following the crash of his MiG-29K in the Arabian Sea. Additionally, February 2020 and November 2019 also witnessed two MiG-29 crashes, say reports. The aircraft is an all-weather, carrier-based, air-dominant fighter with a maximum speed of at least 2000 kmph, it can also pull up to eight times the force of gravity and reach an altitude of over 65,000 feet. The MiG 29K was also used to display in the Indian Air Force day celebrations on October 8. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Indian Navy's fighter jet MiG 29K crashes in Goa due to an unknown 'technical malfunction' 

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<p>India has voted against Russia's demand for a secret ballot on a draft resolution to condemn Moscow's annexation of four regions in Ukraine.&nbsp;On Monday (October 10), the 193-UNGA members took up a&nbsp;motion by Albania to draft a resolution condemning Russia for its illegal annexation of Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk, and Zaporizhzhia regions in Ukraine to be taken by vote.</p>

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<p>India's EAM Jaishankar during a joint press conference on Sunday refused to disclose India's stand on the Russia-Ukraine conflict. However, he said that India has never supported the idea of 'war.'</p>

<p>Russia in UNGA demanded a secret ballot. Amongst the present members, 107 members voted against Russia's demand for a secret ballot including India. 13 nations voted in favor of Russia's demand, while the remaining &nbsp;39 members abstained. Russia and China were amongst the countries that did not vote.</p>

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<p>After getting its demand rejected, Russia sought reconsideration of the decision in motion by Albania. However, the UNGA did not reconsider the motion with 100 nations including India voting against the 'reconsideration.' 16 countries voted in favor and 34 abstained.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Russia's permanent membership of the UNGA said that the UN membership has become a witness to fraud in which the UNGA president played a key role. Vassily Nebenzia said, "We were not given the floor to make a point of order (the indicator light at our seat is still on), our statement was distorted, and now UN member states are being robbed of their right to express their opinion freely." He continued, "This is an unprecedented manipulation undermining the authority of the general assembly and the United Nations as a whole. Of course, in such circumstances we opted to not take part in the vote," PTI reported.</p>

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<p>Following the meeting, Ukraine denounced Russia as a 'terrorist state.' UN's ambassador to the UN &nbsp;said, "Russia has proven once again that this is a terrorist state that must be deterred in the strongest possible ways." He further added, "Unfortunately, you can hardly call for a stable and sane peace as long as an unstable and insane dictatorship exists in your vicinity," AFP reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, India till now has not yet condemned the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Moscow's invasion of Ukraine enters its seventh month. Will it come to an end?&nbsp;</p>

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India has voted against Russia's demand for a secret ballot on a draft resolution to condemn Moscow's annexation of four regions in Ukraine. On Monday (October 10), the 193-UNGA members took up a motion by Albania to draft a resolution condemning Russia for its illegal annexation of Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk, and Zaporizhzhia regions in Ukraine to be taken by vote.

India has voted against Russia's demand for a secret ballot on a draft resolution to condemn Moscow's annexation of four regions in Ukraine. On Monday (October 10), the 193-UNGA members took up a motion by Albania to draft a resolution condemning Russia for its illegal annexation of Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk, and Zaporizhzhia regions in Ukraine to be taken by vote. Also read | LIVE | Russian strikes kill 14 in Ukraine | Kyiv calls Russia a 'terrorist state' India's EAM Jaishankar during a joint press conference on Sunday refused to disclose India's stand on the Russia-Ukraine conflict. However, he said that India has never supported the idea of 'war.' Russia in UNGA demanded a secret ballot. Amongst the present members, 107 members voted against Russia's demand for a secret ballot including India. 13 nations voted in favor of Russia's demand, while the remaining 39 members abstained. Russia and China were amongst the countries that did not vote. Watch | UN publicly reject Russia’s demand for secret ballot on draft resolution on Ukraine After getting its demand rejected, Russia sought reconsideration of the decision in motion by Albania. However, the UNGA did not reconsider the motion with 100 nations including India voting against the 'reconsideration.' 16 countries voted in favor and 34 abstained. Russia's permanent membership of the UNGA said that the UN membership has become a witness to fraud in which the UNGA president played a key role. Vassily Nebenzia said, "We were not given the floor to make a point of order (the indicator light at our seat is still on), our statement was distorted, and now UN member states are being robbed of their right to express their opinion freely." He continued, "This is an unprecedented manipulation undermining the authority of the general assembly and the United Nations as a whole. Of course, in such circumstances we opted to not take part in the vote," PTI reported. Also read | EAM Jaishankar refuses to disclose India's upcoming UN vote on Russia Following the meeting, Ukraine denounced Russia as a 'terrorist state.' UN's ambassador to the UN said, "Russia has proven once again that this is a terrorist state that must be deterred in the strongest possible ways." He further added, "Unfortunately, you can hardly call for a stable and sane peace as long as an unstable and insane dictatorship exists in your vicinity," AFP reported. However, India till now has not yet condemned the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Moscow's invasion of Ukraine enters its seventh month. Will it come to an end? (With inputs from agenices) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

India votes to reject Russia's demand for secret ballot on Ukraine at UN

India has said it maintains healthy ties with Russia and will weigh in on what is offered following an announced ownership revamp to the Sakhalin-1 oil and gas project, said Indian Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri.

WION Dispatch | India will weigh what Russia has to offer on Sakhalin-1 ownership revamp

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