India's Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the PAN 2.0 Project for the Income Tax Department on Monday (Nov. 25).&nbsp;

The CCEA chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the project which will provide a free-of-cost upgrade to the PAN Card with a QR Code, Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced while sharing the decisions taken in the Union Cabinet meeting on Monday.&nbsp;

The project will enable a technology-driven transformation of taxpayer registration services and will have significant benefits.&nbsp;

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According to an official statement, the benefits will include:

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	<li>Ease of access and speedy service delivery with improved quality;</li>
	<li>Single Source of Truth and Data Consistency</li>
	<li>Eco-friendly processes and cost optimisation; and</li>
	<li>Security and optimisation of infrastructure for greater agility&nbsp;</li>
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PAN 2.0 Project is an e-Governance project for "re-engineering the business processes of taxpayer registration services through technology-driven transformation of PAN/TAN services for enhanced digital experience of the taxpayers."

Moreover, this project will help in upgrading the current PAN/TAN 1.0 eco-system,&nbsp; consolidating the core and non-core PAN/TAN activities as well as PAN validation service.

It further resonated with the vision of the Indian government as per Digital India by making the PAN a common identifier for all digital systems of specified government agencies, the statement added.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

India's Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the PAN 2.0 Project for the Income Tax Department on Monday (Nov. 25). The CCEA chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the project which will provide a free-of-cost upgrade to the PAN Card with a QR Code, Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced while sharing the decisions taken in the Union Cabinet meeting on Monday.

India's Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the PAN 2.0 Project for the Income Tax Department on Monday (Nov. 25). The CCEA chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the project which will provide a free-of-cost upgrade to the PAN Card with a QR Code, Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced while sharing the decisions taken in the Union Cabinet meeting on Monday. The project will enable a technology-driven transformation of taxpayer registration services and will have significant benefits. Also read: PM Modi meets with leaders of Brazil, Chile and Argentina at G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro According to an official statement, the benefits will include: Ease of access and speedy service delivery with improved quality; Single Source of Truth and Data Consistency Eco-friendly processes and cost optimisation; and Security and optimisation of infrastructure for greater agility Watch | India in Talks to Export Upi Blueprint × PAN 2.0 Project is an e-Governance project for "re-engineering the business processes of taxpayer registration services through technology-driven transformation of PAN/TAN services for enhanced digital experience of the taxpayers." Moreover, this project will help in upgrading the current PAN/TAN 1.0 eco-system, consolidating the core and non-core PAN/TAN activities as well as PAN validation service. It further resonated with the vision of the Indian government as per Digital India by making the PAN a common identifier for all digital systems of specified government agencies, the statement added. (With inputs from agencies)

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Expressing concerns over the escalating situation in West Asia, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said that India has been in regular touch with both Israel and Iran to "advocate constraints" and "enhance communication" in an attempt to resolve the conflict between the two countries.

In his opening remark at the MED Mediterranean Dialogues Conference in Rome, Italy, the Foreign Minister reiterated India's strong condemnation of terrorism, and the abduction of hostages by Hamas, and affirmed support for reaching a ceasefire.

Jaishankar, however, also emphasised the need to abide by international humanitarian law and called large-scale civilian casualties "unacceptable."

"Today I focus my remarks on the conflicts. The situation in the Middle East is obviously deeply concerning, both for what has happened and what may still come. India unequivocally condemns terrorism and hostage-taking. It also regards large-scale civilian casualties in military operations to be unacceptable. International humanitarian law cannot be disregarded in immediate terms. We should all support a ceasefire," EAM Jaishankar said.

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"India favours a two-state solution. Our concerns have also been increasing on the widening of the conflict. We have been in regular touch with both Israel and Iran at the highest levels to advocate restraint and enhance communication," he added.

Jaishankar further expressed India's willingness to contribute to meaningful International diplomatic endeavours.

Shifting his focus on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the EAM emphasised "serious destabilising consequences" including the challenge faced by the Mediterranean.

He reiterated India's stand on the situation and said that the disputes in this era cannot be settled by war but only through dialogue and diplomacy.

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"Addressing the conflict in Ukraine is the other urgent imperative of our times. It is well into its third year. The continuation of this conflict has serious destabilising consequences, including for the Mediterranean. What is clear is that no solution is going to emerge from the battlefield. India has consistently held the view that disputes in this era cannot be settled by war. There must be a return to dialogue and diplomacy. The sooner the better. This is a widespread sentiment in the world today, especially in the Global South," Jaishankar said.

He further noted PM Modi's efforts with the leaders of Russia and Ukraine to find common ground in an attempt to end the nearly three-year-long conflict.

"Prime Minister Narendra Modi has personally engaged leaders of both Russia and Ukraine to this end. this has included his visit to Moscow and Kyiv. Our senior officials remain in continuous touch. We firmly believe that those who have the ability to explore finding common ground must step up to that responsibility," Jaishankar said.

Jaishankar further called for a "closer and stronger" relationship between India and the Mediterranean in the new era of "re-globalising, rebalancing and multi-polarity."

"We are today on the threshold of a new era. It is one of re-globalising, rebalancing and multi-polarity. It is also a more technology-centered future with a premium on the mobility of talent and greener growth. Opportunities in this world are as indivisible as anxieties. A closer and stronger relationship between India and the Mediterranean will serve both of us," he added.

The External Affairs Minister is on a three-day official visit to Italy during which he will participate in the Outreach Session of the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Fiuggi, Italy, where India has been invited as a guest country.

He also inaugurated the new Chancery of the Indian Embassy in Rome on Sunday.&nbsp;

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Expressing concerns over the escalating situation in West Asia, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said that India has been in regular touch with both Israel and Iran to "advocate constraints" and "enhance communication" in an attempt to resolve the conflict between the two countries.

Expressing concerns over the escalating situation in West Asia, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said that India has been in regular touch with both Israel and Iran to "advocate constraints" and "enhance communication" in an attempt to resolve the conflict between the two countries. In his opening remark at the MED Mediterranean Dialogues Conference in Rome, Italy, the Foreign Minister reiterated India's strong condemnation of terrorism, and the abduction of hostages by Hamas, and affirmed support for reaching a ceasefire. Jaishankar, however, also emphasised the need to abide by international humanitarian law and called large-scale civilian casualties "unacceptable." "Today I focus my remarks on the conflicts. The situation in the Middle East is obviously deeply concerning, both for what has happened and what may still come. India unequivocally condemns terrorism and hostage-taking. It also regards large-scale civilian casualties in military operations to be unacceptable. International humanitarian law cannot be disregarded in immediate terms. We should all support a ceasefire," EAM Jaishankar said. Also read: India’s Jaishankar set for 3-day Italy visit to join G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meet "India favours a two-state solution. Our concerns have also been increasing on the widening of the conflict. We have been in regular touch with both Israel and Iran at the highest levels to advocate restraint and enhance communication," he added. Jaishankar further expressed India's willingness to contribute to meaningful International diplomatic endeavours. Shifting his focus on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the EAM emphasised "serious destabilising consequences" including the challenge faced by the Mediterranean. He reiterated India's stand on the situation and said that the disputes in this era cannot be settled by war but only through dialogue and diplomacy. Watch | S. Jaishankar in Riyadh for first India-Gulf Foreign Ministers' meeting × "Addressing the conflict in Ukraine is the other urgent imperative of our times. It is well into its third year. The continuation of this conflict has serious destabilising consequences, including for the Mediterranean. What is clear is that no solution is going to emerge from the battlefield. India has consistently held the view that disputes in this era cannot be settled by war. There must be a return to dialogue and diplomacy. The sooner the better. This is a widespread sentiment in the world today, especially in the Global South," Jaishankar said. He further noted PM Modi's efforts with the leaders of Russia and Ukraine to find common ground in an attempt to end the nearly three-year-long conflict. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi has personally engaged leaders of both Russia and Ukraine to this end. this has included his visit to Moscow and Kyiv. Our senior officials remain in continuous touch. We firmly believe that those who have the ability to explore finding common ground must step up to that responsibility," Jaishankar said. Jaishankar further called for a "closer and stronger" relationship between India and the Mediterranean in the new era of "re-globalising, rebalancing and multi-polarity." "We are today on the threshold of a new era. It is one of re-globalising, rebalancing and multi-polarity. It is also a more technology-centered future with a premium on the mobility of talent and greener growth. Opportunities in this world are as indivisible as anxieties. A closer and stronger relationship between India and the Mediterranean will serve both of us," he added. The External Affairs Minister is on a three-day official visit to Italy during which he will participate in the Outreach Session of the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Fiuggi, Italy, where India has been invited as a guest country. He also inaugurated the new Chancery of the Indian Embassy in Rome on Sunday. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

'India unequivocally condemns terrorism, in regular touch with Israel, Iran': Jaishankar at Rome conference

India’s competition commission has rejected Apple’s request to pause an investigation report accusing the tech giant of breaching competition laws. This report, initially released in 2021, alleges that Apple exploited its dominant position in the app store market to the detriment of app developers, users, and other payment processors. Watch in for more details!

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Maharashtra election results 2024: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Mahayuti coalition has hailed victory in the Indian state of Maharashtra's Assembly elections.

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In the wake of increasing interest in the indigenous&nbsp;multi-barrel rocket launchers&nbsp;(MBRL) globally, India began exporting the Pinaka rockets to Armenia.

These DRDO-developed rocket launchers were being supplied at the same time when India started the Akash air defence missile system's deliveries to Armenia.

According to the news agency ANI, the Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher systems' first lot has been exported to Armenia.

This highly capable weapon system comes in variants and can strike targets that are more than 80 km away.

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The contract between Armenian and Indian firms for supplying Pinaka weapons was signed around two years ago after the negotiations were extended.&nbsp;

Armenia is among India's three largest buyers of weapons and equipment, along with France and the United States.&nbsp;

<h2>Growing global interest in Pinaka rockets</h2>

A number of countries from Europe and Southeast Asia have been interested in the Pinaka rockets, and its various variants have been developed in recent years. The Indian Army is planning to induct rockets in a big way.&nbsp;

Recently, the important tests of the Pinaka rockets were carried out by the DRDO. These rockets have been produced by Solar Industry's Economic Explosives Limited, which is based in the Indian city of Nagpur, and the government-owned Munitions India Limited.

Watch:&nbsp;Pinaka Rocket Launcher: India's Multi-Barrel Rocket System Gains Global Attention

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The government of France has expressed its interest in this weapon system's acquisition. The weapon system has been named after the divine bow of the Hindu god Shiva.&nbsp;

France had expressed its interest during Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan's high-level visit earlier in 2024.

India has been aiming at increasing the export of the indigenous systems, and the government has achieved success in this thrice since 2014.

France is India's second-largest importer of defence equipment after the United States.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

In the wake of increasing interest in the indigenous multi-barrel rocket launchers (MBRL) globally, India began exporting the Pinaka rockets to Armenia. These DRDO-developed rocket launchers were being supplied at the same time when India started the Akash air defence missile system's deliveries to Armenia.

In the wake of increasing interest in the indigenous multi-barrel rocket launchers (MBRL) globally, India began exporting the Pinaka rockets to Armenia. These DRDO-developed rocket launchers were being supplied at the same time when India started the Akash air defence missile system's deliveries to Armenia. According to the news agency ANI, the Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher systems' first lot has been exported to Armenia. This highly capable weapon system comes in variants and can strike targets that are more than 80 km away. Also Read: Explained: What is Sea Vigil, India's largest Coastal Security Exercise? The contract between Armenian and Indian firms for supplying Pinaka weapons was signed around two years ago after the negotiations were extended. Armenia is among India's three largest buyers of weapons and equipment, along with France and the United States. Growing global interest in Pinaka rockets A number of countries from Europe and Southeast Asia have been interested in the Pinaka rockets, and its various variants have been developed in recent years. The Indian Army is planning to induct rockets in a big way. Recently, the important tests of the Pinaka rockets were carried out by the DRDO. These rockets have been produced by Solar Industry's Economic Explosives Limited, which is based in the Indian city of Nagpur, and the government-owned Munitions India Limited. Watch: Pinaka Rocket Launcher: India's Multi-Barrel Rocket System Gains Global Attention The government of France has expressed its interest in this weapon system's acquisition. The weapon system has been named after the divine bow of the Hindu god Shiva. France had expressed its interest during Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan's high-level visit earlier in 2024. India has been aiming at increasing the export of the indigenous systems, and the government has achieved success in this thrice since 2014. France is India's second-largest importer of defence equipment after the United States. (With inputs from agencies)

India begins export of indigenously developed Pinaka rocket launchers to Armenia

The government of Canada has taken the decision to go ahead with a "direct indictment" against four Indian nationals who are facing accusations of killing Khalistani separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, as per Indian media reports.&nbsp;

With this decision, the pre-trial proceedings have been stayed in the Surrey Provincial Court and the case will go directly to the Supreme Court.

The four Indian citizens—Amandeep Singh, Kamalpreet Singh, Karanpreet Singh, and Karan Brar—were earlier set to appear for a hearing in the Surrey Provincial Court on November 21, but now this stands cancelled, and they will appear on February 11, 2025.

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They will appear on February 11 for a case management conference, and their pretrial applications will be scheduled. The four Indian citizens have been kept in holding facilities in Canada.&nbsp;

<h2>What does direct indictment mean in Nijjar killing case?</h2>

In this case, a direct indictment means that the accused will directly go on trial without any preliminary hearing.&nbsp;

Because of this jump, a crucial stage is skipped where the defence counsel of the accused would get an opportunity to carry out the prosecution witnesses' cross-examination and understand the case against their client before the start of the actual trial.

A direct indictment is a special power that is used sparingly, as per the Canadian Criminal Code.&nbsp;

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It recognises the constitutional responsibility of the Attorney General to ensure those who need to be tried are indeed being tried.

It is generally invoked in specific circumstances of public interest, like when the safety of witnesses or their families is a concern.

On June 18, 2023, Nijjar was killed in Surrey, which led to turbulence in India-Canada ties after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made “credible allegations” of a potential link between the killing and Indian agents. Reacting to this, India called the charges "motivated" and "absurd".

(With inputs from agencies)

The government of Canada has taken the decision to go ahead with a "direct indictment" against four Indian nationals who are facing accusations of killing Khalistani separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, as per Indian media reports.

The government of Canada has taken the decision to go ahead with a "direct indictment" against four Indian nationals who are facing accusations of killing Khalistani separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, as per Indian media reports. With this decision, the pre-trial proceedings have been stayed in the Surrey Provincial Court and the case will go directly to the Supreme Court. The four Indian citizens—Amandeep Singh, Kamalpreet Singh, Karanpreet Singh, and Karan Brar—were earlier set to appear for a hearing in the Surrey Provincial Court on November 21, but now this stands cancelled, and they will appear on February 11, 2025. Also Read: 'Ludicrous,' India dismisses Canadian report claiming PM Modi knew of Nijjar death plot They will appear on February 11 for a case management conference, and their pretrial applications will be scheduled. The four Indian citizens have been kept in holding facilities in Canada. What does direct indictment mean in Nijjar killing case? In this case, a direct indictment means that the accused will directly go on trial without any preliminary hearing. Because of this jump, a crucial stage is skipped where the defence counsel of the accused would get an opportunity to carry out the prosecution witnesses' cross-examination and understand the case against their client before the start of the actual trial. A direct indictment is a special power that is used sparingly, as per the Canadian Criminal Code. Watch: Khalistani Separatist Pannun Threatens To Attack India's Ram Temple It recognises the constitutional responsibility of the Attorney General to ensure those who need to be tried are indeed being tried. It is generally invoked in specific circumstances of public interest, like when the safety of witnesses or their families is a concern. On June 18, 2023, Nijjar was killed in Surrey, which led to turbulence in India-Canada ties after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made “credible allegations” of a potential link between the killing and Indian agents. Reacting to this, India called the charges "motivated" and "absurd". (With inputs from agencies)

Nijjar killing row: Canada pushes for 'direct indictment' against four Indians, stays pre-trial hearings

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Sanjay Kaushik, an Indian national, has been charged by the US for unlawfully exporting aviation components to Russia, violating international sanctions. The case highlights growing concerns over efforts to bypass restrictions imposed on Russia amid the ongoing conflict with Ukraine.

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Canada has retracted serious allegations against India's Prime Minister Modi, External Affairs Minister Jai Shankar and NSA Ajit Doval in the killing of Nijar. Watch this report for more details!

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The Canadian government said on Friday (Nov 22) that it has not stated, nor is it aware of evidence linking Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar, or India's National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval to the serious criminal activity within Canada. Watch in for more details!

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Voting ends in Maharashtra for all 288 Legislative Assembly seats, with a voter turnout of 62.05 per cent. Meanwhile, Jharkhand also went to polls on Wednesday (Nov. 20), for the remaining 38 seats, as voting for 43 constituencies was held on November 13. The voter turnout recorded in Jharkhand was 68.01 per cent —&nbsp;surpassing the 67.04 per cent turnout in the 2019 assembly elections.

Along with the legislative assembly elections in these two states, bypolls for 15 assembly seats across Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Kerala, and Uttarakhand were also conducted on Wednesday.&nbsp;

Voting began at 7 am in Maharashtra and&nbsp;concluded at 6 pm. While, in Jharkhand, the voting began at 7 am and concluded at 5 pm, except at sensitive polling stations where voting ended at 4 pm. The results for both states will be out on November 23.&nbsp;

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<h2>Maharashtra elections</h2>

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is contesting 149 seats, Shiv Sena 81 seats, and the Ajit Pawar-led NCP has fielded candidates in 59 constituencies.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, in the opposition alliance, Congress has fielded 101 candidates, Shiv Sena (UBT) 95, and the NCP (SP) 86.&nbsp;

In Maharashtra's Parli, a polling booth was vandalised, and a worker from the Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP) was assaulted in Parli assembly constituency, Indian news agency PTI reported.

Following the assault, a polling booth was vandalised as the attackers entered the booth, threw the EVM to the ground, and damaged furniture.&nbsp;

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<h2>Jharkhand elections</h2>

In Jharkhand, the ruling JMM-led INDIA bloc and the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance are facing each other.&nbsp;

Key candidates include Chief Minister Hemant Soren, his wife Kalpana Soren, and his sister-in-law Sita Soren from the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM).&nbsp;

From the BJP, prominent candidates include former CM Babulal Marandi, Assembly Speaker Ravindra Nath Mahto, AJSU Party chief Sudesh Mahto, and Leader of Opposition Amar Kumar Bauri.&nbsp;

<h2>Uttar Pradesh byelections</h2>

Voting was held for nine assembly seats in Ghaziabad, Katehari, Khair, Kundarki, Karhal, Majhawan, Meerapur, Phulpur, and Sisamau.

The voting began at 7 am and concluded at 5 pm, with votes to be counted on November 23.&nbsp;

There are a total of 90 candidates in the UP electoral race. As of 1 pm, the voter turnout was 31.21 per cent.

In UP, a few incidents of violence have been reported. The Election Commission of India (ECI) asked authorities to ensure fair bypolls in the state after an issue was raised over checking voters' identity.

Amid this, the EC suspended seven police personnel for violating voter guidelines based on complaints by the Samajwadi Party.

"No eligible voter should be prevented from voting. Any kind of biased attitude during voting will not be tolerated. On receiving a complaint, there will be an immediate investigation. If anyone is found guilty, strict action will be taken," the ECI said in a statement.

This comes after Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav accused police officers of unlawfully checking voter cards and Aadhaar IDs, further urging the poll body to take action based on complaints on its official social media accounts about some communities being prevented from voting.

(With inputs from agencies)

Voting ends in Maharashtra for all 288 Legislative Assembly seats, with a voter turnout of 62.05 per cent. Meanwhile, Jharkhand also went to polls on Wednesday (Nov.

Voting ends in Maharashtra for all 288 Legislative Assembly seats, with a voter turnout of 62.05 per cent. Meanwhile, Jharkhand also went to polls on Wednesday (Nov. 20), for the remaining 38 seats, as voting for 43 constituencies was held on November 13. The voter turnout recorded in Jharkhand was 68.01 per cent — surpassing the 67.04 per cent turnout in the 2019 assembly elections. Along with the legislative assembly elections in these two states, bypolls for 15 assembly seats across Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Kerala, and Uttarakhand were also conducted on Wednesday. Voting began at 7 am in Maharashtra and concluded at 6 pm. While, in Jharkhand, the voting began at 7 am and concluded at 5 pm, except at sensitive polling stations where voting ended at 4 pm. The results for both states will be out on November 23. Also read: Assembly elections: Maharashtra records early voter turnout of 6.61%, Jharkhand at 12.71% Maharashtra elections The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is contesting 149 seats, Shiv Sena 81 seats, and the Ajit Pawar-led NCP has fielded candidates in 59 constituencies. Meanwhile, in the opposition alliance, Congress has fielded 101 candidates, Shiv Sena (UBT) 95, and the NCP (SP) 86. In Maharashtra's Parli, a polling booth was vandalised, and a worker from the Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP) was assaulted in Parli assembly constituency, Indian news agency PTI reported. Following the assault, a polling booth was vandalised as the attackers entered the booth, threw the EVM to the ground, and damaged furniture. Watch | Maharashtra Election 2024: Mahayuti Or MVA? Which Side Will Voters Pick? × Jharkhand elections In Jharkhand, the ruling JMM-led INDIA bloc and the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance are facing each other. Key candidates include Chief Minister Hemant Soren, his wife Kalpana Soren, and his sister-in-law Sita Soren from the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM). From the BJP, prominent candidates include former CM Babulal Marandi, Assembly Speaker Ravindra Nath Mahto, AJSU Party chief Sudesh Mahto, and Leader of Opposition Amar Kumar Bauri. Uttar Pradesh byelections Voting was held for nine assembly seats in Ghaziabad, Katehari, Khair, Kundarki, Karhal, Majhawan, Meerapur, Phulpur, and Sisamau. The voting began at 7 am and concluded at 5 pm, with votes to be counted on November 23. There are a total of 90 candidates in the UP electoral race. As of 1 pm, the voter turnout was 31.21 per cent. In UP, a few incidents of violence have been reported. The Election Commission of India (ECI) asked authorities to ensure fair bypolls in the state after an issue was raised over checking voters' identity. Amid this, the EC suspended seven police personnel for violating voter guidelines based on complaints by the Samajwadi Party. "No eligible voter should be prevented from voting. Any kind of biased attitude during voting will not be tolerated. On receiving a complaint, there will be an immediate investigation. If anyone is found guilty, strict action will be taken," the ECI said in a statement. This comes after Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav accused police officers of unlawfully checking voter cards and Aadhaar IDs, further urging the poll body to take action based on complaints on its official social media accounts about some communities being prevented from voting. (With inputs from agencies)

Assembly polls: Maharashtra records 62.05% turnout, Jharkhand 67.59%; sporadic violence reported

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In a significant step in air interoperability, Indian and Australian Air Forces have agreed on air-to-air refuelling. Under this arrangement, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)'s air-to-air refuelling aircraft, the KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport, will be able to refuel Indian Armed Forces aircraft. The arrangement was signed during Australia-India Air Staff Talks in New Delhi earlier on Thursday.

Australia's Deputy Chief of Air Force, Air Vice-Marshal Harvey Reynolds, said in a statement, "This arrangement is a significant step forward in our relationship with India, and will provide valuable opportunities for our personnel to work closely together, share knowledge and expertise, and build trust and understanding."

This is the first such known arrangement India has with any country regarding air-to-air refuelling. There have been cases of mid-air refuelling involving foreign forces, but that is usually during air exercises. The development increases the range and endurance of Indian, and Australian militaries, enhances the shared picture of the Indian Ocean, and supports each other’s deployments and exercises across the Indo-Pacific.&nbsp;

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Vice-Marshal Harvey Reynolds pointed out, "India is a top-tier security partner for Australia, and through our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership we are continuing to prioritise practical and tangible cooperation that directly contributes to Indo-Pacific stability."&nbsp;

Since Australian forces have been training with the Indian Navy P-8I Neptune surveillance aircraft. In the future, RAAF’s KC-30A can refuel the Indian Navy surveillance&nbsp;aircraft, which increases its reach and persistence in the Indo-Pacific region. The development builds on increased Indian&nbsp;and Australian air force engagements over the past few months, which include&nbsp;the Indian Air Force participating in Australia's Exercise Pitch Black for the third time and&nbsp;Australia sending combat aircraft to India for the first time to participate in India’s inaugural multilateral air exercise, Tarang Shakti.&nbsp;

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Meanwhile in Laos, on the sidelines of the ASEAN Defence minister plus (ADMM +) meet, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Australia's Minister for Defence Industry and Capability Delivery, Pat Conroy. Earlier this week, at the 2nd India, Australia summit in Brazil, Indian PM Narendra Modi and&nbsp;Australia's PM Anthony Albanese agreed to renew the Joint Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation in 2025.

In a significant step in air interoperability, Indian and Australian Air Forces have agreed on air-to-air refuelling. Under this arrangement, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)'s air-to-air refuelling aircraft, the KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport, will be able to refuel Indian Armed Forces aircraft.

In a significant step in air interoperability, Indian and Australian Air Forces have agreed on air-to-air refuelling. Under this arrangement, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)'s air-to-air refuelling aircraft, the KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport, will be able to refuel Indian Armed Forces aircraft. The arrangement was signed during Australia-India Air Staff Talks in New Delhi earlier on Thursday. Australia's Deputy Chief of Air Force, Air Vice-Marshal Harvey Reynolds, said in a statement, "This arrangement is a significant step forward in our relationship with India, and will provide valuable opportunities for our personnel to work closely together, share knowledge and expertise, and build trust and understanding." This is the first such known arrangement India has with any country regarding air-to-air refuelling. There have been cases of mid-air refuelling involving foreign forces, but that is usually during air exercises. The development increases the range and endurance of Indian, and Australian militaries, enhances the shared picture of the Indian Ocean, and supports each other’s deployments and exercises across the Indo-Pacific. Also read: Flying Tejas was a great experience, says German Air Force Chief Vice-Marshal Harvey Reynolds pointed out, "India is a top-tier security partner for Australia, and through our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership we are continuing to prioritise practical and tangible cooperation that directly contributes to Indo-Pacific stability." Since Australian forces have been training with the Indian Navy P-8I Neptune surveillance aircraft. In the future, RAAF’s KC-30A can refuel the Indian Navy surveillance aircraft, which increases its reach and persistence in the Indo-Pacific region. The development builds on increased Indian and Australian air force engagements over the past few months, which include the Indian Air Force participating in Australia's Exercise Pitch Black for the third time and Australia sending combat aircraft to India for the first time to participate in India’s inaugural multilateral air exercise, Tarang Shakti. Also read: India: 5 dead, 90 hospitalised as local authorities mess up Chennai IAF Air Show Meanwhile in Laos, on the sidelines of the ASEAN Defence minister plus (ADMM +) meet, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Australia's Minister for Defence Industry and Capability Delivery, Pat Conroy. Earlier this week, at the 2nd India, Australia summit in Brazil, Indian PM Narendra Modi and Australia's PM Anthony Albanese agreed to renew the Joint Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation in 2025.

India, Australia sign air-to-air refuelling arrangement for military aircraft

South Africa's new high commissioner to India, Anil Sooklal has said his mandate in India will be to "build on that very strong foundation" & to " expand exponentially this relationship on all fronts of cooperation". Sooklal, who is South Africa's first Indian origin High commissioner to Delhi, speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal said, " I'm very blessed because I'm African, in the sense that my Janmabhoomi is Africa, and now my Karmabhumi is India. So I am a blend of both African and Indian in one package. I'm proud of both identities". The new High commissioner presented his credentials to Indian President Murmu earlier this week. In the past he was South Africa's Sherpa to the BRICS grouping & G20. Watch in for more details!

'Africa My Janmabhoomi, India Now My Karmabhumi', Says New South African Envoy Anil Sooklal

As India marks 16 years since the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, the spotlight is on Sea Vigil 2024, the nation’s largest coastal security exercise. This drill unites the tri-services, six ministries, and 21 government agencies in a coordinated effort to bolster maritime defenses. Join WION Principal Correspondent Sidharth M.P. in conversation with Rear Admiral R.K. Dhingra of the Indian Navy as they discuss the exercise's objectives and its critical role in enhancing India's coastal security framework.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed a seven-key-pillars proposal to strengthen ties between India and the Caribbean Community as he held talks with leaders from the region, focusing on trade, technology, and tourism, among others. Speaking at the second India-CARICOM Summit, Prime Minister Modi also suggested an online platform promoting trade, technology, tourism, talent, and tradition. Watch in for more details!

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South Africa's new high commissioner to India, Anil Sooklal, has said his mandate in India will be to "build on that very strong foundation" and to "expand exponentially this relationship on all fronts of cooperation". The new High Commissioner presented his credentials to Indian President Droupadi Murmu earlier this week. In the past, he was South Africa's Sherpa to the BRICS grouping and G20. Sooklal, who is South Africa's first Indian-origin High commissioner to Delhi, spoke to WION's Sidhant Sibal on his future endeavors, South Africa's incoming G20 Presidency, BRICS, South Africa and India relations and Cheetah Diplomacy. Watch in for more details!

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Ukraine fired British-made Storm Shadow long-range missiles inside Russia for the first time on Wednesday (Nov. 20). The residents in the village of Marino, Kursk, found fragments from a Storm Shadow missile.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, in India, Maharashtra went to polls on November 20, with around 58 per cent of voters casting their ballots by 5 pm. ZEENIA, the AI anchor of Zee network, revealed exit polls for Maharashtra state Wednesday evening, predicting a close contest between the two rival blocs.

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Ukraine fired British-made Storm Shadow long-range missiles inside Russia for the first time on Wednesday (Nov. 20). The residents in the village of Marino, Kursk, found fragments from a Storm Shadow missile. Meanwhile, in India, Maharashtra went to polls on November 20, with around 58 per cent of voters casting their ballots by 5 pm. ZEENIA, the AI anchor of Zee network, revealed exit polls for Maharashtra state Wednesday evening, predicting a close contest between the two rival blocs. Click on the headlines to read more Ukraine fires UK-made Storm Shadow missiles at Russia for the first time Ukrainian armed forces fired British-made Storm Shadow long-range missiles inside Russia for the first time on Wednesday (Nov. 20). This comes after US President Joe Biden's administration permitted Ukraine to use US-made long-range missiles to target inside Russia. Exit polls: Close contest between Mahayuti, MVA in Maharashtra, neck-to-neck fight in Jharkhand The Western Indian state of Maharashtra went to polls on November 20, with around 58 per cent of voters casting their ballots by 5 pm. The contest in Maharashtra is between the ruling Mahayuti alliance, which comprises Shiv Sena, NCP, and BJP, and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), including Shiv Sena-UBT, NCPSP, and Congress, alongside some regional parties. Italy, Spain, Greece close embassies in Kyiv after US; Kremlin rejects ‘freeze’ on Ukraine war Italy, Spain, and Greece on Wednesday (Nov. 20) shut down their embassies in Kyiv following a similar move by the US earlier in the day. The US embassy had warned of a potential significant air attack, citing "specific information". 'Move from disengagement to de-escalation...,' Indian defence minister tells Chinese counterpart Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met with his Chinese counterpart Admiral Dong Jun Wednesday (Nov. 20) in Vientiane, the capital of Laos. Singh is visiting the Southeast Asian nation to attend the 11th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM Plus). Israel-Hamas war: US blocks UN push calling for ceasefire in Gaza The United States on Wednesday vetoed a UN Security Council push to call for a ceasefire in Gaza that Washington said would have emboldened Hamas. Elon Musk to be summoned by UK MPs over X's role in UK riots United Kingdom MPs will summon SpaceX founder Elon Musk before a parliamentary inquiry for involvement in the UK riots and the rise of false and harmful AI content, the Guardian reported. Africa my Janmabhoomi, India now my Karmabhoomi, says new South African envoy Anil Sooklal South Africa's new high commissioner to India, Anil Sooklal, has said his mandate in India will be to "build on that very strong foundation" and to "expand exponentially this relationship on all fronts of cooperation". Sooklal, who is South Africa's first Indian-origin High Commissioner to Delhi, speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal said, "I'm very blessed because I'm African, in the sense that my Janmabhoomi is Africa, and now my Karmabhoomi is India. So I am a blend of both African and Indian in one package. I'm proud of both identities." Delhi Air Pollution: 50% government employees switch to work from home as AQI hits 526 Amid deteriorating air quality in the national capital, Environment Minister Gopal Rai announced on Wednesday that 50 per cent of the state government employees would work from home. BGT 2024-25: From Monkeygate to Siraj facing racism - Top controversies from India vs Australia Tests Australia have always been a 'in your face' kind of team with an aggressive style of play and sledging as well. The crowd, especially in Sydney, isn't forgiving as well, which makes it harder for the visiting teams. Their rivalry against India is well documented, and with India also now a team that gives back as much as it gets, many sour incidents have taken place between two teams. Liam Payne's funeral: One Direction stars bid a final goodbye to their former bandmate Family and friends of One Direction star Liam Payne, who died last month after falling from a Buenos Aires hotel room, gathered for his funeral in Britain on Wednesday.

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