India's Defence Research Development Organization (DRDO), the country's premier Military Research and Development agency is working on developing the World's lightest bulletproof vest and it would be tested in about two months' time, Dr G. Satheesh Reddy, Chairman DRDO told WION. He said that this bulletproof vest was being developed as a 'DIA'(DRDO Industry Academia) effort, in one of the ten DIA centres in the country. He was speaking at the concluding event of India's first-ever privately-run Defence Expo, held in Chennai.&nbsp;

Referring to the ongoing changes in India's Defence industry, he said that the industry had reached a level where they were building to meet the specifications as put forth by the customers or users. He pointed out that missiles, bombs, radars, ammunition and guns are being manufactured in a big way by the private industry, as opposed to the earlier times, when solely state-run organizations used to perform this task.&nbsp;

Hailing the ongoing development of the 155 mm x 52 Cal Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS), Dr Reddy said that this Indian gun was going to be the world's longest-range artillery weapon of its kind. This weapon is being developed for the Indian Army, by DRDO in partnership with private firms Bharat Forge and Tata Power SED.

"As part of Government support for the private defence sector, nearly 300 private industries have used DRDO facilities for testing. There are also special funding schemes provided by the Departments of Defence Production and R&amp;D to boost private sector capabilities" he elaborated. The DRDO chief also mentioned that there are nearly 2000 Tier 1 &amp; 2 defence industries in India, while the Tier 3 industries are over 10,000 in number.&nbsp;

Titled "Defence &amp; technology Expo Empowering MSME" the event was organized by Swatantra Foundation, a think tank based in the Southern Indian city. "Our focus for this event is to connect MSMEs with large Defence manufacturers through B2B meetings to create business opportunities,” said S. Ramasubramanian, Founder &amp; President of Swatantra Foundation. The event brought together Indian Micro Small and Medium Industries(MSMEs) and large defence manufacturers to create business opportunities, where the former can supply components for the latter.&nbsp;

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India's Defence Research Development Organization (DRDO), the country's premier Military Research and Development agency is working on developing the World's lightest bulletproof vest and it would be tested in about two months' time, Dr G. Satheesh Reddy, Chairman DRDO told WION. He said that this bulletproof vest was being developed as a 'DIA'(DRDO Industry Academia) effort, in one of the ten DIA centres in the country. He was speaking at the concluding event of India's first-ever privately-run Defence Expo, held in Chennai. Referring to the ongoing changes in India's Defence industry, he said that the industry had reached a level where they were building to meet the specifications as put forth by the customers or users. He pointed out that missiles, bombs, radars, ammunition and guns are being manufactured in a big way by the private industry, as opposed to the earlier times, when solely state-run organizations used to perform this task. Hailing the ongoing development of the 155 mm x 52 Cal Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS), Dr Reddy said that this Indian gun was going to be the world's longest-range artillery weapon of its kind. This weapon is being developed for the Indian Army, by DRDO in partnership with private firms Bharat Forge and Tata Power SED. "As part of Government support for the private defence sector, nearly 300 private industries have used DRDO facilities for testing. There are also special funding schemes provided by the Departments of Defence Production and R&D to boost private sector capabilities" he elaborated. The DRDO chief also mentioned that there are nearly 2000 Tier 1 & 2 defence industries in India, while the Tier 3 industries are over 10,000 in number. Titled "Defence & technology Expo Empowering MSME" the event was organized by Swatantra Foundation, a think tank based in the Southern Indian city. "Our focus for this event is to connect MSMEs with large Defence manufacturers through B2B meetings to create business opportunities,” said S. Ramasubramanian, Founder & President of Swatantra Foundation. The event brought together Indian Micro Small and Medium Industries(MSMEs) and large defence manufacturers to create business opportunities, where the former can supply components for the latter. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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India has called for the status quo to be maintained in West Bank's Masafer Yatta. The area, in the southern West Bank, has a collection of Palestinian villages. In a recent ruling, an Israeli court ruled in favour of the state repurposing the region for Israeli military use. This impacts over 1000 Bedouin Palestinians in the area, who are now being evicted by Israelis. speaking at the security council on Thursday, Indian Diplomat, A Amarnath, said, "We are following the developments in Masafer Yatta with concern. Tensions have risen over the potential legal eviction of Palestinian families in the area, which includes children. We appeal for the status-quo to be maintained in Masafer Yatta in the interest of peace and stability."

Masafer Yatta comes under area C, which means it is under full Israeli military and civilian control. Under the Oslo pact, the West Bank is defined into areas A, B and C. Area A comes under full Palestinian control, Area B under joint Israeli and Palestinian control and Area C under full Israeli control.

Pointing to the clashes At Jerusalem's Al Aqsa Mosque during Ramazan, an Indian Diplomat said it "illustrated the potential volatility surrounding the holy sites in Jerusalem" and "provocative actions or rhetoric must be avoided and the historic and legal status quo in the holy sites of Jerusalem must be respected and fully preserved." A large number of Indians visit Jerusalem, which among several holy sites also houses the Al Zawiyya Al Hindiyya — the Indian Hospice. The historic place is associated with the Indian Sufi saint Baba Farid and is located inside the Old City of Jerusalem.

Earlier this month, Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was killed in Jenin Refugee Camp on West Bank. Both Israeli and Palestinian sides have blamed the other side for her death. New reports suggest she might have been killed during the Israeli firing. Her death caused a massive global outcry, UN security council calling for a fair and impartial investigation into her killing,

During the statement, Amarnath condemned the "violent attacks and the killing of civilians have continued in Palestine and Israel" which have "resulted in an increasingly high number of casualties, including women and children" calling for "immediate steps must be taken to ensure the complete cessation of violence." He also listed India's contribution to UNRWA or United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East. It is a UN agency that supports the relief and human development of Palestinian refugees. India has contributed $2 million over 4 years to the body, and in addition, pledged $5 million for UNRWA's program budget for this year.

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India has called for the status quo to be maintained in West Bank's Masafer Yatta. The area, in the southern West Bank, has a collection of Palestinian villages.

India has called for the status quo to be maintained in West Bank's Masafer Yatta. The area, in the southern West Bank, has a collection of Palestinian villages. In a recent ruling, an Israeli court ruled in favour of the state repurposing the region for Israeli military use. This impacts over 1000 Bedouin Palestinians in the area, who are now being evicted by Israelis. speaking at the security council on Thursday, Indian Diplomat, A Amarnath, said, "We are following the developments in Masafer Yatta with concern. Tensions have risen over the potential legal eviction of Palestinian families in the area, which includes children. We appeal for the status-quo to be maintained in Masafer Yatta in the interest of peace and stability." Masafer Yatta comes under area C, which means it is under full Israeli military and civilian control. Under the Oslo pact, the West Bank is defined into areas A, B and C. Area A comes under full Palestinian control, Area B under joint Israeli and Palestinian control and Area C under full Israeli control. Pointing to the clashes At Jerusalem's Al Aqsa Mosque during Ramazan, an Indian Diplomat said it "illustrated the potential volatility surrounding the holy sites in Jerusalem" and "provocative actions or rhetoric must be avoided and the historic and legal status quo in the holy sites of Jerusalem must be respected and fully preserved." A large number of Indians visit Jerusalem, which among several holy sites also houses the Al Zawiyya Al Hindiyya — the Indian Hospice. The historic place is associated with the Indian Sufi saint Baba Farid and is located inside the Old City of Jerusalem. Earlier this month, Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was killed in Jenin Refugee Camp on West Bank. Both Israeli and Palestinian sides have blamed the other side for her death. New reports suggest she might have been killed during the Israeli firing. Her death caused a massive global outcry, UN security council calling for a fair and impartial investigation into her killing, During the statement, Amarnath condemned the "violent attacks and the killing of civilians have continued in Palestine and Israel" which have "resulted in an increasingly high number of casualties, including women and children" calling for "immediate steps must be taken to ensure the complete cessation of violence." He also listed India's contribution to UNRWA or United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East. It is a UN agency that supports the relief and human development of Palestinian refugees. India has contributed $2 million over 4 years to the body, and in addition, pledged $5 million for UNRWA's program budget for this year. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Abuse of power is not uncommon among bureaucrats around the world and the&nbsp;authorities in Delhi, India had to&nbsp;step in after media reports of one such case came into light. According to a&nbsp;media outlet, an official used to shut down a stadium early every day so that he can walk his dog. The Indian Express reported that the Thyagraj Stadium, which was built during the 2010 Commonwealth Games, used to be closed by 7pm so that the official could walk his dog. In light of the report, the state government, led by chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, instructed all sports facilities around the state to stay open till 10 pm.

The decision was taken after the chief secretary submitted a report regarding the entire incident to the chief minister, according to the report.

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"It has come to my notice that sportspersons are facing problems because of the heat and the stadiums get closed by 6 or 7 pm. We are issuing instructions that all sports facilities should remain open till 10 pm so that sportspersons can use them," Kejriwal said.

The Indian Express report&nbsp;featured quotes from a number of athletes who faced issues due to the occurrence.

"We used to train till 8-8.30 pm under lights earlier," the newspaper quoted one unnamed coach as saying, along with a picture of official Sanjeev Khirwar, a woman and a dog on the running track.

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"But now we are asked to leave the ground by 7:00 pm so that the officer can walk his dog on the ground. Our training and practice routine has been disrupted. “

The central government decided to transfer Sanjay Khirwar, a 1994-batch IAS officer, to Ladakh and his wife - Rinku Dugga, who is also an IAS officer, to Arunachal Pradesh following the accusations.

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Abuse of power is not uncommon among bureaucrats around the world and the authorities in Delhi, India had to step in after media reports of one such case came into light.

Abuse of power is not uncommon among bureaucrats around the world and the authorities in Delhi, India had to step in after media reports of one such case came into light. According to a media outlet, an official used to shut down a stadium early every day so that he can walk his dog. The Indian Express reported that the Thyagraj Stadium, which was built during the 2010 Commonwealth Games, used to be closed by 7pm so that the official could walk his dog. In light of the report, the state government, led by chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, instructed all sports facilities around the state to stay open till 10 pm. The decision was taken after the chief secretary submitted a report regarding the entire incident to the chief minister, according to the report. Also read | UK Finance Minister Rishi Sunak unveils $18 billion cost-of-living bailout "It has come to my notice that sportspersons are facing problems because of the heat and the stadiums get closed by 6 or 7 pm. We are issuing instructions that all sports facilities should remain open till 10 pm so that sportspersons can use them," Kejriwal said. The Indian Express report featured quotes from a number of athletes who faced issues due to the occurrence. "We used to train till 8-8.30 pm under lights earlier," the newspaper quoted one unnamed coach as saying, along with a picture of official Sanjeev Khirwar, a woman and a dog on the running track. Also read | Sales of bulletproof backpacks increase in aftermath of Texas school shooting "But now we are asked to leave the ground by 7:00 pm so that the officer can walk his dog on the ground. Our training and practice routine has been disrupted. “ The central government decided to transfer Sanjay Khirwar, a 1994-batch IAS officer, to Ladakh and his wife - Rinku Dugga, who is also an IAS officer, to Arunachal Pradesh following the accusations. WATCH WION LIVE HERE -

Indian bureaucrat transferred after closing entire stadium for walking his dog

Wheat is a staple food item for around 35% of global population. Wheat imports are crucial for many countries. Russia is the world's top exporter, while Ukraine ranks sixth. They supply over a quarter of the wheat worldwide. Both are at war, resulting in a global wheat shortage. India is the world's second largest wheat producer, with a 14% share. However, because most of it is consumed locally, India's portion of exports is only 0.5%.

Wheat: How important is it to the world and why has India banned its export?

An island has become the center of conflict between India and Sri Lanka, the island in focus is the Katchatheevu island, the issue begun in pre-independence India till date, it is one that has not been resolved between the two south Asian nations.

Why is Katchatheevu island the center of debate for Sri Lanka and India?

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin demanded at a &nbsp;government function in presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi that Katchatheevu island, now a part of Sri Lanka according to India-Sri Lanka Maritime Boundary Agreements between 1974-76, should be retrieved to India so that traditional fishing rights of Tamil fishermen are unaffected.

He said, &nbsp;"To solve the important issue faced by Tamil Nadu fishermen, katchatheevu should be retrieved, TN fishermen should be able to exercise their rights in their traditional fishing zones... This is the right time to take action in this regard, I'm duty-bound to remind the Prime Minister (Modi) about this.”

The demand to retrieve Katchatheevu has been a long-standing one. But significantly, this time the demand has come up at a time when Sri Lanka is facing its worst economic crisis, with the inflation rate as high as 33.8 per cent in April 2022.

Where is Katchatheevu?

Katchatheevu is a small uninhabited island in Palk Strait, that connects the Bay of Bengal to the Arabian Sea. It is a disputed territory between Sri Lanka and India, claimed until 1976 by India, and administered by Sri Lanka at the moment.

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Island’s history

Katchatheevu island was formed due to volcanic eruptions in the 14th century.&nbsp;

The Raja of Ramnad (present-day Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu) owned Katchatheevu island and it later became a part of the Madras Presidency.

In 1921, both Sri Lanka and India claimed this piece of land for fishing and the dispute remained unsettled. The 285-acre land was jointly administered by India and Sri Lanka during British rule.&nbsp;

What is the Katchatheevu island issue?

Fishermen of both countries have been fishing in each other's waters without conflict for a very long time. The issue emerged when India-Sri Lanka signed maritime boundary agreements. The agreements marked the international maritime boundary of India and Sri Lanka.

The agreement aimed to facilitate resource management and law enforcement in the Palk Strait. Now, Indian fishermen were only allowed to use the island for resting, net drying and the annual St. Anthony’s festival. They are not permitted to use the island for fishing. However, Indian fishermen continued trespassing the Sri Lankan water boundary, searching for a better catch in the area.

The next few decades went well but the problem turned serious when fish and aquatic life in the Indian continental shelf depleted, which resulted in an increased number of Indian fishermen in the region. They are also using modern fishing trolleys which harm marine life and the ecosystem.

LTTE era and restrictions on movement

During the LTTE (LiberationTigers of Tamil Eelam, a separatist group in Sri Lanka) era, the &nbsp;Sri Lankan government restricted the easy movement of Sri Lankan fishermen in waters raising military operations issues. 
&nbsp;In 2009, Sri Lanka started heavily guarding its maritime boundary in the Palk Strait. It was done to reduce the possibility of the return of Tamil insurgents to the country.

The Indian fishermen considered this an opportunity. But, with the end of the war in 2010, Sri Lankan fishermen again started their movement in Palk Bay and reclaimed their lost legitimate territory.

Centre vs state of Tamil Nadu on this issue

In 1974, the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi signed four Maritime Boundary Agreements between 1974-76 with her counterpart Srimavo Bandaranaike, Sri Lankan President, and ceded Katchatheevu Island to Sri Lanka.&nbsp; 
In response, in 1991, a resolution was adopted by the Tamil Nadu Assembly demanding the retrieval of Katchatheevu island through the resolution.

In 2008, the then Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Jayalalithaa dragged the centre to the Supreme Court and appealed to nullify the Katchatheevu agreements. She stated that two treaties between the countries that gifted Katchatheevu to Sri Lanka are unconstitutional.

Humanitarian and Livelihood Concerns

About 10 miles northeast of Rameshwaram, the island is used by Indian fishermen to dry their nets, catch fish and rest. Frequent arrests on the border have increased and Sri Lankan authorities said that they are protecting their maritime boundaries against poaching, and securing the livelihood of Sri Lankan fishermen. Both sides ensure to not use force under any circumstances. However, the violent situation remains the same.

 
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin demanded at a government function in presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi that Katchatheevu island, now a part of Sri Lanka according to India-Sri Lanka Maritime Boundary Agreements between 1974-76, should be retrieved to India so that traditional fishing rights of Tamil fishermen are unaffected.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin demanded at a government function in presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi that Katchatheevu island, now a part of Sri Lanka according to India-Sri Lanka Maritime Boundary Agreements between 1974-76, should be retrieved to India so that traditional fishing rights of Tamil fishermen are unaffected. He said, "To solve the important issue faced by Tamil Nadu fishermen, katchatheevu should be retrieved, TN fishermen should be able to exercise their rights in their traditional fishing zones... This is the right time to take action in this regard, I'm duty-bound to remind the Prime Minister (Modi) about this.” The demand to retrieve Katchatheevu has been a long-standing one. But significantly, this time the demand has come up at a time when Sri Lanka is facing its worst economic crisis, with the inflation rate as high as 33.8 per cent in April 2022. Where is Katchatheevu? Katchatheevu is a small uninhabited island in Palk Strait, that connects the Bay of Bengal to the Arabian Sea. It is a disputed territory between Sri Lanka and India, claimed until 1976 by India, and administered by Sri Lanka at the moment. Kalaignar Karunanidhi, Father of CM @mkstalin was instrumental in the handing over of the "Katchatheevu island" to Sri Lanka. Its 285 acres of green cover belonged to India till 1976. Now our fishermen can't enjoy any right to engage in fishing activities in the region. pic.twitter.com/ZGlCb7BPTA — Amar Prasad Reddy (@amarprasadreddy) January 19, 2022 × Island’s history Katchatheevu island was formed due to volcanic eruptions in the 14th century. The Raja of Ramnad (present-day Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu) owned Katchatheevu island and it later became a part of the Madras Presidency. In 1921, both Sri Lanka and India claimed this piece of land for fishing and the dispute remained unsettled. The 285-acre land was jointly administered by India and Sri Lanka during British rule. What is the Katchatheevu island issue? Fishermen of both countries have been fishing in each other's waters without conflict for a very long time. The issue emerged when India-Sri Lanka signed maritime boundary agreements. The agreements marked the international maritime boundary of India and Sri Lanka. The agreement aimed to facilitate resource management and law enforcement in the Palk Strait. Now, Indian fishermen were only allowed to use the island for resting, net drying and the annual St. Anthony’s festival. They are not permitted to use the island for fishing. However, Indian fishermen continued trespassing the Sri Lankan water boundary, searching for a better catch in the area. The next few decades went well but the problem turned serious when fish and aquatic life in the Indian continental shelf depleted, which resulted in an increased number of Indian fishermen in the region. They are also using modern fishing trolleys which harm marine life and the ecosystem. LTTE era and restrictions on movement During the LTTE (LiberationTigers of Tamil Eelam, a separatist group in Sri Lanka) era, the Sri Lankan government restricted the easy movement of Sri Lankan fishermen in waters raising military operations issues. In 2009, Sri Lanka started heavily guarding its maritime boundary in the Palk Strait. It was done to reduce the possibility of the return of Tamil insurgents to the country. The Indian fishermen considered this an opportunity. But, with the end of the war in 2010, Sri Lankan fishermen again started their movement in Palk Bay and reclaimed their lost legitimate territory. Centre vs state of Tamil Nadu on this issue In 1974, the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi signed four Maritime Boundary Agreements between 1974-76 with her counterpart Srimavo Bandaranaike, Sri Lankan President, and ceded Katchatheevu Island to Sri Lanka. In response, in 1991, a resolution was adopted by the Tamil Nadu Assembly demanding the retrieval of Katchatheevu island through the resolution. In 2008, the then Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Jayalalithaa dragged the centre to the Supreme Court and appealed to nullify the Katchatheevu agreements. She stated that two treaties between the countries that gifted Katchatheevu to Sri Lanka are unconstitutional. Humanitarian and Livelihood Concerns About 10 miles northeast of Rameshwaram, the island is used by Indian fishermen to dry their nets, catch fish and rest. Frequent arrests on the border have increased and Sri Lankan authorities said that they are protecting their maritime boundaries against poaching, and securing the livelihood of Sri Lankan fishermen. Both sides ensure to not use force under any circumstances. However, the violent situation remains the same. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Tajikistan is hosting a regional security dialogue on Afghanistan in Dushanbe. While speaking at the summit, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval underscored India's position on the Afghanistan situation and emphasized on how India has always stood by the people of Afghanistan.

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Encounter between Terrorists and security forces in Kashmir's Pulwama district is an ongoing operation of the Indian security forces. As per the tweet put out by Kashmir police, two terrorists of LeT who killed late TV actor Amreen Bhat have been trapped by the officials

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The US special Presidential envoy for climate John Kerry announced on Wednesday at the World Economic Forum that India has joined the first movers coalition which is a global initiative aimed at decarbonizing the heavy industry and long distance transport sectors

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Tajikistan is scheduled to host a regional security summit on Afghanistan, the meeting is to be held later this week in Tajikistan's capital and will be attended by representatives from countries in the region; India would be represented by the National Security Advisor Ajit Doval.

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India saw a sharp 79 per cent rise in road accident deaths due to red-light jumping in the year 2020 compared to 2019, a latest report said.

However, the number of total road accidents and the fatalities declined by 18 percent and 12.8 percent, respectively, in 2020.

Indian Ministry of Road Transport and Highways' report 'Road Accidents in India - 2020' revealed that a total of 3,66,138 road accidents were reported across the country in the calendar year 2020, which claimed 1,31,714 lives and caused 3, 48,279 injuries.

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Out of the total road accidents in 2020, 919 were caused by jumping of traffic signal which killed 476 people, which is a significant increase from 2019, when 266 people died due to red light jumping.

Apart from red-light jumping, another category which saw a rise in fatalities was driving on the wrong side of the road.

As many as 3,099 people died in accidents due to driving on wrong side of the road in 2020 compared to 2,726 deaths in 2019.

However, the top cause of road accidents remained over speeding which led to over one lakh road accidents in 2020.

According to the report, the highest decline, of 21 percent, was recorded in fatalities due to drunken driving in 2020 with 1862 deaths compared to 2376 deaths in 2019.

The report cited COVID-19 lockdown as one of the reasons for the decline in the number of accidents and fatalities during 2020 compared to 2019.

Other factors attributed by the Indian government to the reduced number were better traffic management and implementation of the new Motor Vehicle Act.

At least one out of 10 people killed on roads across the world is from India, according to the World Health Organization and though the Indian government's report says the number has declined, it is still huge and accounts for world's 11 percent road accident fatalities.

The report said that young adults in the age group of 18 - 45 years accounted for 69 per cent of fatal road accident victims during 2020 while people in the working age group of 18 – 60 years share 87.4 per cent of total road accident fatalities.

It said that the number of road accidents has been on a decline since 2016 except for a marginal increase of 0.46 per cent in 2018.

"For the second consecutive year, the total number of road accidents fatalities has declined in 2020.

Similarly, the number of persons injured has been on the decline since 2015," it said.

The number of persons injured decreased by 22.84 per cent over previous year’s average, said the report, which provides information on various facets of road accidents in the country during the calendar year 2020.

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As per the report, Indian states which achieved significant reduction in road accidents in 2020 were Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Karnataka.

And the states that saw a significant decline in road accident fatalities in 2020 were Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh.

Fatalities and injuries caused by road accidents are becoming the matters of great concern particularly with the recent surge in motorization, due to increasing population and increased vehicular penetration across the length and breadth of India.

In a bid to reduce the number of road accidents and fatalities, the Indian government is now planning to use artificial intelligence powered solutions to alert drivers and avoid collisions on roads.

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India saw a sharp 79 per cent rise in road accident deaths due to red-light jumping in the year 2020 compared to 2019, a latest report said. However, the number of total road accidents and the fatalities declined by 18 percent and 12.

India saw a sharp 79 per cent rise in road accident deaths due to red-light jumping in the year 2020 compared to 2019, a latest report said. However, the number of total road accidents and the fatalities declined by 18 percent and 12.8 percent, respectively, in 2020. Indian Ministry of Road Transport and Highways' report 'Road Accidents in India - 2020' revealed that a total of 3,66,138 road accidents were reported across the country in the calendar year 2020, which claimed 1,31,714 lives and caused 3, 48,279 injuries. Also read | Wheat: How important is it to the world and why has India banned its export? Out of the total road accidents in 2020, 919 were caused by jumping of traffic signal which killed 476 people, which is a significant increase from 2019, when 266 people died due to red light jumping. Apart from red-light jumping, another category which saw a rise in fatalities was driving on the wrong side of the road. As many as 3,099 people died in accidents due to driving on wrong side of the road in 2020 compared to 2,726 deaths in 2019. However, the top cause of road accidents remained over speeding which led to over one lakh road accidents in 2020. According to the report, the highest decline, of 21 percent, was recorded in fatalities due to drunken driving in 2020 with 1862 deaths compared to 2376 deaths in 2019. The report cited COVID-19 lockdown as one of the reasons for the decline in the number of accidents and fatalities during 2020 compared to 2019. Other factors attributed by the Indian government to the reduced number were better traffic management and implementation of the new Motor Vehicle Act. At least one out of 10 people killed on roads across the world is from India, according to the World Health Organization and though the Indian government's report says the number has declined, it is still huge and accounts for world's 11 percent road accident fatalities. The report said that young adults in the age group of 18 - 45 years accounted for 69 per cent of fatal road accident victims during 2020 while people in the working age group of 18 – 60 years share 87.4 per cent of total road accident fatalities. It said that the number of road accidents has been on a decline since 2016 except for a marginal increase of 0.46 per cent in 2018. "For the second consecutive year, the total number of road accidents fatalities has declined in 2020. Similarly, the number of persons injured has been on the decline since 2015," it said. The number of persons injured decreased by 22.84 per cent over previous year’s average, said the report, which provides information on various facets of road accidents in the country during the calendar year 2020. Also read | Yasin gets life imprisonment, Pakistanis shed tears for convicted terrorist As per the report, Indian states which achieved significant reduction in road accidents in 2020 were Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Karnataka. And the states that saw a significant decline in road accident fatalities in 2020 were Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh. Fatalities and injuries caused by road accidents are becoming the matters of great concern particularly with the recent surge in motorization, due to increasing population and increased vehicular penetration across the length and breadth of India. In a bid to reduce the number of road accidents and fatalities, the Indian government is now planning to use artificial intelligence powered solutions to alert drivers and avoid collisions on roads. WATCH WION LIVE HERE -

India experiences 79 per cent rise in road accident deaths due to red-light jumping in 2020

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For the first time in six years, India seems to have imposed restrictions on sugar exports. The government has put a limit of 10 million tonnes on the exports for this season, an order said. The move has been taken to keep a check on the prices in the domestic market, media reports said. The mills of the country have already sold a record volume in the world market. For any shipments to overseas from June 1 to October 31, the exporters have been told to ask for permission from the government, as per the order. &nbsp;

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The decision will help the country sell a huge quantity of sugar in the world market. Earlier, the limit was going to be 8 million tonnes. The government later decided to raise it to 10 million tonnes, exporters said. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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For the first time in six years, India seems to have imposed restrictions on sugar exports. The government has put a limit of 10 million tonnes on the exports for this season, an order said.

For the first time in six years, India seems to have imposed restrictions on sugar exports. The government has put a limit of 10 million tonnes on the exports for this season, an order said. The move has been taken to keep a check on the prices in the domestic market, media reports said. The mills of the country have already sold a record volume in the world market. For any shipments to overseas from June 1 to October 31, the exporters have been told to ask for permission from the government, as per the order. The biggest sugar producer in the world is India. It is also the second biggest exporter after Brazil. WATCH WION LIVE HERE The decision will help the country sell a huge quantity of sugar in the world market. Earlier, the limit was going to be 8 million tonnes. The government later decided to raise it to 10 million tonnes, exporters said. "The government is worried about food inflation, and that's why it is trying to ensure that enough sugar remains in the country to cater to the festival season," a Mumbai-based dealer, who works with a global trading firm told Reuters. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

India imposes restrictions on sugar exports, sets a limit of 10 million tonnes

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