As India's Uttar Pradesh gears for its biggest pilgrimage gathering known as the Mahakumbh the state government is deploying modern measures to ensure Safety and Security of devotees. Watch in for more details!

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The Uttar Pradesh government has ramped up preparations to ensure a secure and successful Mahakumbh 2025, mobilizing National and State Disaster Response Forces (NDRF and SDRF) alongside healthcare teams for comprehensive emergency preparedness. Watch this report for more details!

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NIA carried out raids across India on Tuesday (November 11) in connection with terror activities associated with Bangladesh-based Al-Qaida. The federal probe agency conducted extensive searches to crackdown activities promoted by some Bangladeshi nationals that conspired to destabilise India.

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In India cities of Delhi and Mumbai witnessed a slight Improvement in the overall air quality on Tuesday Morning. However several areas in the national capital still persisted with the severe air pollution with an AQI score of above 400. Watch in for more details!

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Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College rape-murder prime accused Sanjay Roy, in a dramatic turn of events, has claimed he was falsely implicated. Roy, who was charged in court last week, accused former Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal of orchestrating a conspiracy against him, alleging that senior officers were involved and had threatened him.

Roy, a civic volunteer, was arrested in August of this year for the heinous crime. On August 9, a postgraduate trainee doctor was found brutally raped and murdered on the premises of Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, located in the capital of West Bengal.

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<h2>Framed?</h2>

Shouting from a police van after a court hearing on Monday (Nov 11), Roy told reporters that the former Commissioner framed him in the case and that other high-ranking officials were also linked to the matter.

“I am telling you it was Vineet Goyal who conspired the whole thing (rape and murder of RG Kar Medical College resident doctor) and framed me…They had threatened me and there were other big officers in it,” Roy alleged.

This comes as the Sealdah Court recently, on Nov 4, charged Roy under the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita.

Meanwhile, junior doctors from across the state, outraged by the brutal incident, have intensified calls for the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to step in and demand strict punishment for those responsible.

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This case has spurred months of protests, with medical professionals calling for accountability and justice. Junior doctors have vowed to continue protesting until justice is achieved.

The murder, which occurred on August 9 when the young student’s body was discovered in a seminar hall, has led to the removal of Vineet Goyal following public outcry. On September 17, IPS officer Manoj Kumar Verma was appointed as the new Commissioner of Police (CP) for Kolkata.

(With inputs from agencies)

Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College rape-murder prime accused Sanjay Roy, in a dramatic turn of events, has claimed he was falsely implicated. Roy, who was charged in court last week, accused former Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal of orchestrating a conspiracy against him, alleging that senior officers were involved and had threatened him.

Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College rape-murder prime accused Sanjay Roy, in a dramatic turn of events, has claimed he was falsely implicated. Roy, who was charged in court last week, accused former Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal of orchestrating a conspiracy against him, alleging that senior officers were involved and had threatened him. Roy, a civic volunteer, was arrested in August of this year for the heinous crime. On August 9, a postgraduate trainee doctor was found brutally raped and murdered on the premises of Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, located in the capital of West Bengal. Also read | Kolkata rape-murder case: IMA suspends membership of Sandip Ghosh, ex-principal of RG Kar Hospital Framed? Shouting from a police van after a court hearing on Monday (Nov 11), Roy told reporters that the former Commissioner framed him in the case and that other high-ranking officials were also linked to the matter. “I am telling you it was Vineet Goyal who conspired the whole thing (rape and murder of RG Kar Medical College resident doctor) and framed me…They had threatened me and there were other big officers in it,” Roy alleged. This comes as the Sealdah Court recently, on Nov 4, charged Roy under the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita. Meanwhile, junior doctors from across the state, outraged by the brutal incident, have intensified calls for the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to step in and demand strict punishment for those responsible. Also read | Kolkata horror: RG Kar principal Sandip Ghosh ‘ordered urgent renovation’ after incident This case has spurred months of protests, with medical professionals calling for accountability and justice. Junior doctors have vowed to continue protesting until justice is achieved. The murder, which occurred on August 9 when the young student’s body was discovered in a seminar hall, has led to the removal of Vineet Goyal following public outcry. On September 17, IPS officer Manoj Kumar Verma was appointed as the new Commissioner of Police (CP) for Kolkata. (With inputs from agencies)

RG Kar rape-murder accused Sanjay Roy claims he was 'framed' by ex-Kolkata police commissioner Vineet Goyal

India's inflation has likely surged to a 14-month high of 5.9% in October, raising concerns about the pressure on consumers who have been grappling with escalating prices, particularly in food items.

India Inflation Likely To Rise In October

France is considering acquiring India's Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher, following its successful export to Armenia and strong performance in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Watch this report for more details!

India's Pinaka Rocket Launcher Catches France's Eye

&nbsp;At a time when defence forces are looking at creating a rocket force, India is all set to soon test fire a new long-range anti-ship ballistic missile which would be able to hit moving warships or aircraft carriers at distances of over 1,000 kms.

The ballistic missile is expected to be tested in the next few days by the Defence Research and Development Organisation, defence sources told ANI.

The anti-ship ballistic missile would be capable of being launched from both warships and shore-based locations, the sources said.

The missile system is being developed for the Indian Navy and would give it the capability to take out enemy vessels from a long-range, the sources said.

Indian forces have been increasing the number of ballistic missiles in their inventory with Pralay ballistic missiles being ordered by both the Indian Army and Indian Air Force.

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The numbers are going to be gradually increased with the induction of short and medium-range missiles in the three services which would give them the capability to sustain long-term conflicts.

In recent times, there has been a large-scale use of ballistic missiles in conflicts where even non-state actors have been seen firing hundreds of ballistic missiles on enemy locations in just one night.

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The Indian forces have been in conflict with China in northern borders which has a huge rocket force and which has a huge inventory of such long-range weapons in conventional or non-nuclear roles.

Indian forces have held detailed discussions on the need for the creation of such an organisation with a large size inventory to meet all security challenges.

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At a time when defence forces are looking at creating a rocket force, India is all set to soon test fire a new long-range anti-ship ballistic missile which would be able to hit moving warships or aircraft carriers at distances of over 1,000 kms.

At a time when defence forces are looking at creating a rocket force, India is all set to soon test fire a new long-range anti-ship ballistic missile which would be able to hit moving warships or aircraft carriers at distances of over 1,000 kms. The ballistic missile is expected to be tested in the next few days by the Defence Research and Development Organisation, defence sources told ANI. The anti-ship ballistic missile would be capable of being launched from both warships and shore-based locations, the sources said. The missile system is being developed for the Indian Navy and would give it the capability to take out enemy vessels from a long-range, the sources said. Indian forces have been increasing the number of ballistic missiles in their inventory with Pralay ballistic missiles being ordered by both the Indian Army and Indian Air Force. Also Read | Pakistan's cities record highest AQI, triggering anxiety and anguish The numbers are going to be gradually increased with the induction of short and medium-range missiles in the three services which would give them the capability to sustain long-term conflicts. In recent times, there has been a large-scale use of ballistic missiles in conflicts where even non-state actors have been seen firing hundreds of ballistic missiles on enemy locations in just one night. Also Read | India: Army JCO killed, three soldiers injured in gunfight with terrorists in J&K The Indian forces have been in conflict with China in northern borders which has a huge rocket force and which has a huge inventory of such long-range weapons in conventional or non-nuclear roles. Indian forces have held detailed discussions on the need for the creation of such an organisation with a large size inventory to meet all security challenges. 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 to test fire over 1,000 km strike range anti-ship ballistic missile

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Justice Sanjiv Khanna is set to be sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India today. The oath of office will be administered by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, with the ceremony scheduled for 10:00 AM.

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Junior commission officer of the army was killed on Sunday while three other Commandos were injured in a gun battle with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar District. Watch in for more details!

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Moody’s ratings, in a recent analysis, suggests that India and the Asean region could benefit from a second trump presidency due to shifting trade dynamics in the Asia-Pacific region. The global credit rating agency highlighted that ongoing US-China tensions might redirect trade and investment flows away from china, with a potential boost for India and its Asean neighbors.

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Justice Sanjiv Khanna swears in as the 51st Chief Justice of India (CJI) on Monday in an official ceremony presided over by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Justice Khanna succeeds Justice DY Chandrachud, who retired on November 10 after a distinguished two-year tenure. Watch in for more details!

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Canada on Friday (Nov 8) scrapped a popular student visa scheme that expedited the visa issuing process for students coming from nations like India, China and Pakistan. The Student Direct Stream (SDS) initiative ended on November 8 at 2:00 pm ET, meaning applications received after this time will be now processed using regular study permit procedures.

<h2>What was Student Direct Stream initiative?</h2>

The Student Direct Stream was launched in 2018 to allow post-secondary students to have faster access to study permits in Canada. The scheme offered benefits to students from Antigua and Barbuda, Brazil, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, India, Morocco, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Senegal, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, and Vietnam.

However, a notice issued by the Canadian government mentions that the change in visa policy “will not adversely affect eligibility for those who wish to apply for a study permit from a country” where the SDS was offered.

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That’s why the discontinuation of the visa scheme has raised concerns among Indian students, who now fear that their applications may now take longer to get approved.

The scheme has been disabled in the wake of an intense housing crisis, stretched healthcare system and skyrocketed inflation situation in Canada. General elections are scheduled to take place in Canada in 2025, and the government is now scrambling to address the concerns that the North American country may be accepting too many immigrants.

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It must be noted that Canada has already announced its plans to issue fewer study permits in 2025 and 2026. According to reports, there will be a decrease in the number of international student study permits for 2025. This change includes a 10 per cent reduction from the 2024 target of 485,000 new permits, with plans to maintain this reduced cap going forward.

(With inputs from agencies)

Canada on Friday (Nov 8) scrapped a popular student visa scheme that expedited the visa issuing process for students coming from nations like India, China and Pakistan.

Canada on Friday (Nov 8) scrapped a popular student visa scheme that expedited the visa issuing process for students coming from nations like India, China and Pakistan. The Student Direct Stream (SDS) initiative ended on November 8 at 2:00 pm ET, meaning applications received after this time will be now processed using regular study permit procedures. What was Student Direct Stream initiative? The Student Direct Stream was launched in 2018 to allow post-secondary students to have faster access to study permits in Canada. The scheme offered benefits to students from Antigua and Barbuda, Brazil, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, India, Morocco, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Senegal, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, and Vietnam. However, a notice issued by the Canadian government mentions that the change in visa policy “will not adversely affect eligibility for those who wish to apply for a study permit from a country” where the SDS was offered. Also read: Canada suspends cop over attending pro-Khalistan protest outside Hindu temple That’s why the discontinuation of the visa scheme has raised concerns among Indian students, who now fear that their applications may now take longer to get approved. The scheme has been disabled in the wake of an intense housing crisis, stretched healthcare system and skyrocketed inflation situation in Canada. General elections are scheduled to take place in Canada in 2025, and the government is now scrambling to address the concerns that the North American country may be accepting too many immigrants. Also read: Elon Musk forecasts Justin Trudeau`s fall, says `he will be gone in the...` It must be noted that Canada has already announced its plans to issue fewer study permits in 2025 and 2026. According to reports, there will be a decrease in the number of international student study permits for 2025. This change includes a 10 per cent reduction from the 2024 target of 485,000 new permits, with plans to maintain this reduced cap going forward. (With inputs from agencies)

Canada scraps popular student visa programme, here’s how it will affect Indians

Former Toronto Police Sergeant (Detective) Donald Best supported India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's criticism that Canada lacks proper vetting procedures for immigrants and expressed concerns that Canada's visa approval process is flawed, allowing individuals with criminal backgrounds and ties to organized crime in India to enter the country.

In an interview with ANI, Donald Best, who is also an investigative journalist, endorsed concerns of India about Khalistani separatists getting political space in Canada.

"India's External Affairs Minister has mentioned that Canada is approving visas for people who are criminals and were members of organised crime in India. I believe that it is true. We have absolutely no vetting of our immigrants. It seems that so many people who come to Canada and seek refugee status, not only from India but from around the world, are fleeing their own country because they are wanted criminals. I think this is attracting a great number of Khalistani separatists to Canada because they are protected and they find refuge here and their community is growing...," said Best.

Ties with Ottawa have seen sharp deterioration with India repeatedly expressing its deep concern about extremism and the culture of violence and anti-India activities in Canada and has asked Canadian authorities to take action against these activities. There have been very dramatic changes in Canada since Prime Minister Justin Trudeau came to office with "unfettered mass immigration" negatively impacting housing, economy and social services.

Donald Best slammed Trudeau's policies saying "there is turmoil" in Canada and for a country with a small population of about 40 million, about five per cent of immigrants have come in the last about two years. "We have seen very dramatic changes in Canada since Trudeau and his government took over. We have seen unfettered mass immigration, which is seriously negatively impacting our housing, economy, social services, hospitals, and health services. We are a very small country population-wise. We have only 40 million people. But in terms of 40 million people, five per cent arrived within the last year-and-a-half to two years...There is a lot of turmoil here. We also had great criticism that for some reason, Khalistani separatists and Sikhs have undue influence and they have attained positions of power and authority at all levels municipal, provincial and national out of proportion to their population. Many people, including your own External Affairs Minister, talked about how the federal government is propped by the New Democratic Party, in which the opposition leader is Jagmeet Singh, who has appeared with some people associated with the Khalistani movement. I have been told that Mr Singh is not allowed in India," he said.

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According to the Criminal Intelligence Service Canada, over 2,600 organised crime groups are operating in Canada, posing significant threats to public safety and societal stability. These groups are involved in various illicit activities, including the illicit drug market, violent crime and financial crime.

The Indian government has expressed concerns about Canada's perceived leniency towards Khalistani extremists, who are seeking to establish an independent Sikh state.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has acknowledged the threat posed by organised crime. However, the Canadian government's stance on visa approvals for individuals with links to organised crime remains unclear."We have a problem in Canada and part of the problem is that the Khalistani separatists seem to be able to do whatever they want to do. A few months ago, in a parade in Alberta, they had pictures of convicted terrorists in India who had murdered people. They had these photos on their vehicles celebrating and venerating these terrorists and ordinary Canadians just look at this and I include many people from India who have been here for decades...Canada has had so many immigration for over hundred years and no matter what is happening in your home country...we try to leave behind all this in Canada, that has been our habit, that's not happening anymore with the Khalistani separatists..Ordinary Canadians are becoming overwhelmed and it is a shame because it is impacting how they view India and Indians," Donald Best added.

In recent years, Canada has witnessed a surge in Khalistani extremist activities, including violent protests and attacks on Hindu temples.

An Indian consular camp at the Hindu Sabha Temple in Canada's Brampton witnessed a "violent disruption" on Sunday in Brampton, near Toronto. The incident sparked widespread criticism in and outside Canada.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condemned the "deliberate attack" on a Hindu temple in Canada and said that "cowardly attempts to intimidate" Indian diplomats were appalling and New Delhi expects Canadian authorities to ensure justice and uphold the rule of law.

The ties between India and Canada took a sharp downturn following Canadian leaders making allegations without providing evidence about an assassination on their soil.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who is in Australia, on Tuesday expressed concerns about the attack on the Hindu temple in Canada, and said the incident shows how "political space" is being given to the "extremist forces" in the country."What happened yesterday at the Hindu temple in Canada was deeply concerning.You should have seen the statement by our official spokesperson and also the expression of concern by our PM yesterday. That should convey to you how deeply we feel about it," Jaishankar said at a joint press conference with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong.

Answering another query, he talked about the political space given to "extremist forces" in Canada."Let me make three comments. One, Canada has developed a pattern of making allegations without providing specifics. Secondly, when we look at Canada, for us the fact that they are putting our diplomats under surveillance is something which is unacceptable. Third, the incidents (attack on the Hindu Temple) and do look at the videos. I think they will tell you in a way in political space today which has been given to extremist forces there," Jaishankar said.

India also summoned the representative of the Canadian High Commission earlier this month and handed a diplomatic note in which the government protested in the strongest terms to the "absurd and baseless" references made to Union Home Minister Amit Shah before the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security in Ottawa by Deputy Minister David Morrison.

Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION&nbsp;audience.

Former Toronto Police Sergeant (Detective) Donald Best supported India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's criticism that Canada lacks proper vetting procedures for immigrants and expressed concerns that Canada's visa approval process is flawed, allowing individuals with criminal backgrounds and ties to organized crime in India to enter the country.

Former Toronto Police Sergeant (Detective) Donald Best supported India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's criticism that Canada lacks proper vetting procedures for immigrants and expressed concerns that Canada's visa approval process is flawed, allowing individuals with criminal backgrounds and ties to organized crime in India to enter the country. In an interview with ANI, Donald Best, who is also an investigative journalist, endorsed concerns of India about Khalistani separatists getting political space in Canada. "India's External Affairs Minister has mentioned that Canada is approving visas for people who are criminals and were members of organised crime in India. I believe that it is true. We have absolutely no vetting of our immigrants. It seems that so many people who come to Canada and seek refugee status, not only from India but from around the world, are fleeing their own country because they are wanted criminals. I think this is attracting a great number of Khalistani separatists to Canada because they are protected and they find refuge here and their community is growing...," said Best. Ties with Ottawa have seen sharp deterioration with India repeatedly expressing its deep concern about extremism and the culture of violence and anti-India activities in Canada and has asked Canadian authorities to take action against these activities. There have been very dramatic changes in Canada since Prime Minister Justin Trudeau came to office with "unfettered mass immigration" negatively impacting housing, economy and social services. Donald Best slammed Trudeau's policies saying "there is turmoil" in Canada and for a country with a small population of about 40 million, about five per cent of immigrants have come in the last about two years. "We have seen very dramatic changes in Canada since Trudeau and his government took over. We have seen unfettered mass immigration, which is seriously negatively impacting our housing, economy, social services, hospitals, and health services. We are a very small country population-wise. We have only 40 million people. But in terms of 40 million people, five per cent arrived within the last year-and-a-half to two years...There is a lot of turmoil here. We also had great criticism that for some reason, Khalistani separatists and Sikhs have undue influence and they have attained positions of power and authority at all levels municipal, provincial and national out of proportion to their population. Many people, including your own External Affairs Minister, talked about how the federal government is propped by the New Democratic Party, in which the opposition leader is Jagmeet Singh, who has appeared with some people associated with the Khalistani movement. I have been told that Mr Singh is not allowed in India," he said. Also read: Canada suspends cop over attending pro-Khalistan protest outside Hindu temple According to the Criminal Intelligence Service Canada, over 2,600 organised crime groups are operating in Canada, posing significant threats to public safety and societal stability. These groups are involved in various illicit activities, including the illicit drug market, violent crime and financial crime. The Indian government has expressed concerns about Canada's perceived leniency towards Khalistani extremists, who are seeking to establish an independent Sikh state. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has acknowledged the threat posed by organised crime. However, the Canadian government's stance on visa approvals for individuals with links to organised crime remains unclear."We have a problem in Canada and part of the problem is that the Khalistani separatists seem to be able to do whatever they want to do. A few months ago, in a parade in Alberta, they had pictures of convicted terrorists in India who had murdered people. They had these photos on their vehicles celebrating and venerating these terrorists and ordinary Canadians just look at this and I include many people from India who have been here for decades...Canada has had so many immigration for over hundred years and no matter what is happening in your home country...we try to leave behind all this in Canada, that has been our habit, that's not happening anymore with the Khalistani separatists..Ordinary Canadians are becoming overwhelmed and it is a shame because it is impacting how they view India and Indians," Donald Best added. In recent years, Canada has witnessed a surge in Khalistani extremist activities, including violent protests and attacks on Hindu temples. An Indian consular camp at the Hindu Sabha Temple in Canada's Brampton witnessed a "violent disruption" on Sunday in Brampton, near Toronto. The incident sparked widespread criticism in and outside Canada. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condemned the "deliberate attack" on a Hindu temple in Canada and said that "cowardly attempts to intimidate" Indian diplomats were appalling and New Delhi expects Canadian authorities to ensure justice and uphold the rule of law. The ties between India and Canada took a sharp downturn following Canadian leaders making allegations without providing evidence about an assassination on their soil. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who is in Australia, on Tuesday expressed concerns about the attack on the Hindu temple in Canada, and said the incident shows how "political space" is being given to the "extremist forces" in the country."What happened yesterday at the Hindu temple in Canada was deeply concerning.You should have seen the statement by our official spokesperson and also the expression of concern by our PM yesterday. That should convey to you how deeply we feel about it," Jaishankar said at a joint press conference with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong. Answering another query, he talked about the political space given to "extremist forces" in Canada."Let me make three comments. One, Canada has developed a pattern of making allegations without providing specifics. Secondly, when we look at Canada, for us the fact that they are putting our diplomats under surveillance is something which is unacceptable. Third, the incidents (attack on the Hindu Temple) and do look at the videos. I think they will tell you in a way in political space today which has been given to extremist forces there," Jaishankar said. India also summoned the representative of the Canadian High Commission earlier this month and handed a diplomatic note in which the government protested in the strongest terms to the "absurd and baseless" references made to Union Home Minister Amit Shah before the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security in Ottawa by Deputy Minister David Morrison. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Ex-Canada cop exposes Trudeau, says Ottawa welcoming criminals, gangsters from India

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (Nov. 6) called US presidential election winner Donald Trump, congratulated him on his electoral victory&nbsp;and said that he looks forward to once again strengthening India-US relations across several sectors.&nbsp;

“Had a great conversation with my friend, President&nbsp;@realDonaldTrump, congratulating him on his spectacular victory. Looking forward to working closely together once again to further strengthen India-US relations across technology, defence, energy, space and several other sectors,” PM Modi said in a post shared on X.&nbsp;

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The call between PM Modi and Trump came&nbsp;less than 12 hours since the latter was declared the next US President.&nbsp;

Trump said that the whole world loves PM Modi. He told PM Modi that he considers him and India a true friend, adding that PM Modi is one of the first world leaders he spoke to after his victory.&nbsp;

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He further said that the whole world loves PM Modi and that India is a magnificent country and PM Modi is a magnificent man.&nbsp;

<h2>Netanyahu calls Trump</h2>

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dialed Donald Trump after his electoral win. PM Netanyahu congratulated him and also discussed the Iranian threat with US presidential election winner Trump.&nbsp;

“Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, this evening, spoke with US President-elect Donald Trump and was among the first to call him. Their conversation was warm and cordial. The Prime Minister congratulated President-elect Trump on his election victory. The two agreed to work together for Israel's security, and also discussed the Iranian threat,” Netanyahu’s office shared the statement on X.&nbsp;

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Republican Donald Trump won the US Presidential elections by bagging 277 votes, defeating Kamala Harris. As it became crystal clear that Trump would be the next head of state, several world leaders congratulated the Republican leader on their social media handles.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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In a post on X, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Donald Trump. "As you build on the successes of your previous term, I look forward to renewing our collaboration to further strengthen the India-US Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership," Prime Minister Modi said.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron were among the other leaders who congratulated Trump.&nbsp;

Australian Prime Minister Antony Albanese also took to X, saying, "Congratulations to President Donald Trump on his election victory. Australians and Americans are great friends and true allies. Working together, we can ensure the partnership between our nations and peoples remains strong into the future.”&nbsp;

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (Nov. 6) called US presidential election winner Donald Trump, congratulated him on his electoral victory and said that he looks forward to once again strengthening India-US relations across several sectors.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (Nov. 6) called US presidential election winner Donald Trump, congratulated him on his electoral victory and said that he looks forward to once again strengthening India-US relations across several sectors. “Had a great conversation with my friend, President @realDonaldTrump, congratulating him on his spectacular victory. Looking forward to working closely together once again to further strengthen India-US relations across technology, defence, energy, space and several other sectors,” PM Modi said in a post shared on X. Had a great conversation with my friend, President @realDonaldTrump, congratulating him on his spectacular victory. Looking forward to working closely together once again to further strengthen India-US relations across technology, defence, energy, space and several other sectors. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 6, 2024 × The call between PM Modi and Trump came less than 12 hours since the latter was declared the next US President. Trump said that the whole world loves PM Modi. He told PM Modi that he considers him and India a true friend, adding that PM Modi is one of the first world leaders he spoke to after his victory. Also read: Indian PM Modi joins world leaders to congratulate Trump on his win in US election He further said that the whole world loves PM Modi and that India is a magnificent country and PM Modi is a magnificent man. Netanyahu calls Trump Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dialed Donald Trump after his electoral win. PM Netanyahu congratulated him and also discussed the Iranian threat with US presidential election winner Trump. “Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, this evening, spoke with US President-elect Donald Trump and was among the first to call him. Their conversation was warm and cordial. The Prime Minister congratulated President-elect Trump on his election victory. The two agreed to work together for Israel's security, and also discussed the Iranian threat,” Netanyahu’s office shared the statement on X. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, this evening, spoke with US President-elect Donald Trump and was among the first to call him. — Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) November 6, 2024 × Republican Donald Trump won the US Presidential elections by bagging 277 votes, defeating Kamala Harris. As it became crystal clear that Trump would be the next head of state, several world leaders congratulated the Republican leader on their social media handles. Watch | US Election Result 2024: Indian PM Modi Congratulates Donald Trump × In a post on X, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Donald Trump. "As you build on the successes of your previous term, I look forward to renewing our collaboration to further strengthen the India-US Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership," Prime Minister Modi said. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron were among the other leaders who congratulated Trump. Australian Prime Minister Antony Albanese also took to X, saying, "Congratulations to President Donald Trump on his election victory. Australians and Americans are great friends and true allies. Working together, we can ensure the partnership between our nations and peoples remains strong into the future.” (With inputs from agencies)

PM Modi dials Donald Trump to congratulate, US Presidential winner calls him a ‘magnificent man’

The Delhi High Court on Thursday (Nov. 7) lifted the 36-year-old import ban on author Salman Rushdie’s controversial book, ‘The Satanic Verses’, stating that the Customs notification banning its import could not be found, reported Bar and Bench.&nbsp;

This case dates back to 1988 when the &nbsp;Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) imposed a ban on the import of Rushdie’s controversial novel during the Rajiv Gandhi-led government.

The CBIC failed to produce the said notification of the ban dated October 5, 1988, and admitted that it “is untraceable”.

A division bench of the court declared the plea as infructuous on November 5 and noted that it has no other option “except to presume that no such notification exists.”

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It further clarified that the petitioner will be “entitled to take all actions in respect of the said book as available in law.”

The bench ruled, “From the aforesaid, what emerges is that none of the respondents could produce the said notification dated 05.10.1988 with which the petitioner (Khan) is purportedly aggrieved and, in fact, the purported author of the said notification has also shown his helplessness in producing a copy of the said notification during the pendency of the present writ petition since its filing way back in 2019… In light of the aforesaid circumstances, we have no other option except to presume that no such notification exists, and, therefore, we cannot examine the validity thereof and dispose of the writ petition as infructuous.”

In 2019, the petitioner Sandipan Khan, represented by advocate Uddyam Mukherjee moved the Delhi High Court after he was unable to import the book as it got banned.&nbsp;

Watch |&nbsp;Salman Rushdie stabbing trial delayed, Rushdie's memoir 'Knife' reveals details of attack

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He was also told by bookstores that the book is not permitted to be sold in India, adding that the book is not published in India.&nbsp;

The Satanic Verses is the fourth novel by the Indian-British writer Salman Rushdie.&nbsp;

However now, the Delhi HC’s decision has lifted the ban on the import of Rushdie’s book in India,&nbsp;signalling the end of a long-standing ban.&nbsp;

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The Delhi High Court on Thursday (Nov. 7) lifted the 36-year-old import ban on author Salman Rushdie’s controversial book, ‘The Satanic Verses’, stating that the Customs notification banning its import could not be found, reported Bar and Bench.

The Delhi High Court on Thursday (Nov. 7) lifted the 36-year-old import ban on author Salman Rushdie’s controversial book, ‘The Satanic Verses’, stating that the Customs notification banning its import could not be found, reported Bar and Bench. This case dates back to 1988 when the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) imposed a ban on the import of Rushdie’s controversial novel during the Rajiv Gandhi-led government. The CBIC failed to produce the said notification of the ban dated October 5, 1988, and admitted that it “is untraceable”. A division bench of the court declared the plea as infructuous on November 5 and noted that it has no other option “except to presume that no such notification exists.” Also read: Salman Rushdie’s would be-assassin charged with supporting terror group Hezbollah It further clarified that the petitioner will be “entitled to take all actions in respect of the said book as available in law.” The bench ruled, “From the aforesaid, what emerges is that none of the respondents could produce the said notification dated 05.10.1988 with which the petitioner (Khan) is purportedly aggrieved and, in fact, the purported author of the said notification has also shown his helplessness in producing a copy of the said notification during the pendency of the present writ petition since its filing way back in 2019… In light of the aforesaid circumstances, we have no other option except to presume that no such notification exists, and, therefore, we cannot examine the validity thereof and dispose of the writ petition as infructuous.” In 2019, the petitioner Sandipan Khan, represented by advocate Uddyam Mukherjee moved the Delhi High Court after he was unable to import the book as it got banned. Watch | Salman Rushdie stabbing trial delayed, Rushdie's memoir 'Knife' reveals details of attack × He was also told by bookstores that the book is not permitted to be sold in India, adding that the book is not published in India. The Satanic Verses is the fourth novel by the Indian-British writer Salman Rushdie. However now, the Delhi HC’s decision has lifted the ban on the import of Rushdie’s book in India, signalling the end of a long-standing ban. (With inputs from agencies)

Delhi High Court lifts 36-year import ban on Salman Rushdie’s The Satanic Verses due to missing notification

Our next report examines the current state of India’s diesel market, which is experiencing a notable slowdown. With a mere 1.8% growth in the first ten months of 2024—the slowest pace since the pandemic—the demand for diesel is under pressure. What are the factors influencing this shift and what is gaining traction instead?

India's Diesel Market Faces Slowest Growth Since 2020

India could face a significant economic setback due to climate change. The impacts span across sectors, from declining Labour productivity due to extreme heat to increased flooding risks and energy demands. This stark warning by the asian development bank highlights the economic toll of climate inaction. Take a look at this next report for more…

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India's point person for Afghanistan held a historic meeting with the Taliban's defense minister, marking a significant diplomatic development in India's engagement with Afghanistan's new rulers. The meeting signals a potential shift in India's approach to the Taliban-led government, amid growing concerns over regional security, humanitarian aid, and stability in Afghanistan. This is the first direct high-level interaction between Indian officials and Taliban leadership since the group’s return to power in 2021.

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Opposition leaders aggressively protested in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Thursday, and this prompted the speaker to briefly suspend the proceedings. Watch this report for more details!

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The Supreme Court on Thursday held that recruitment rules for appointment in government jobs cannot be changed midway unless it is prescribed. A five-judge bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud held that ‘rules of the game’ once set before the start of recruitment process cannot be tinkered with midway.

The Supreme Court on Thursday held that recruitment rules for appointment in government jobs cannot be changed midway unless it is prescribed. A five-judge bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud held that ‘rules of the game’ once set before the start of recruitment process cannot be tinkered with midway. Also read: Canada censors Australia Today, India blasts Canada's 'hypocrisy' The selection rules should not be arbitrary and be in accordance with Article 14 of the Constitution, the bench also comprising Justices Hrishikesh Roy, PS Narasimha, Pankaj Mithal and Manoj Misra said. The top court unanimously held that transparency and non-discrimination should be the hallmarks of the public recruitment process and candidates should not be taken by surprise by change of rules midway. 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: Government job recruitment rules can’t change midway unless prescribed: Supreme Court

Three people have been arrested for gang-raping a woman suffering from mental illness, in Delhi’s Sarai Kale Khan last month, the police said on Thursday (Nov 7).&nbsp;

The woman, from the Indian state of&nbsp;Odisha who shifted to New Delhi months ago, was kidnapped and gang raped in October.&nbsp;

The 34-year-old woman&nbsp;is currently receiving psychiatric treatment at AIMS, Delhi, after the alleged gang rape that happened on October 10.&nbsp;

Three accused have been identified as Prabhu Mahto, Parmod Babu and Mohammad Shamsul, news agency ANI reported.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/woman-with-mental-illness-found-roaming-semi-naked-in-indore-man-held-for-raping-her-770450">Also read:&nbsp;Woman with mental illness found roaming semi-naked in Indore, man arrested for raping her</a>

Delhi police said that on the night of October 10 and 11, a naval officer found a young woman soaked in blood on the roadside in the Sarai Kale Khan area. The officer then admitted the young woman to the AIIMS Trauma Centre and informed the police.&nbsp;

After the medical reports came, it became clear that the woman had been raped.&nbsp;

The police said that she&nbsp;came to New Delhi on May 9 without informing her family, after which her family filed a missing person’s report in Puri.&nbsp;

The woman holds a postgraduate degree in social work from Utkal University of Culture, Bhubaneshwar and has worked as a researcher.

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IPS DCP-South East Ravi Kumar Singh said, "On October 11, at approximately 03:15 am, a PCR call was received at Police Station Sunlight Colony. The caller reported the presence of a girl in Sarai Kale Khan's area. The girl was described as wearing a red kurta, bleeding and the caller expressed concern that the girl might have been injured or subjected to wrongful assault. The police staff immediately reached at the spot where the victim was found in a distressed state and promptly transported her to AIIMS Trauma Centre for medical examination. The victim disclosed to the attending doctor that she had been sexually assaulted by three unknown persons. The victim was found to be unfit for statement.”

As the investigation continued, 10 police teams were probing to apprehend the accused. Following this, they nabbed three accused persons after an over 20-day relentless search.

"After sustained efforts, the auto-rickshaw of the accused person was correctly identified and the driver on the night of October 10 as Prabhu Mahto. Thereafter, sustained efforts were made to track the accused and he was arrested on October 30. Subsequently, the other accused persons Pramod Babu and Mohammad Shamsul @ Raju were also identified and arrested in the present case on November 2 and November 4," Singh added.

Accused Parmod Babu, who is an alcohol addict, said that he closed his shop as per his usual routine and had alcohol.&nbsp;

"He noticed a girl sitting nearby. Shortly after, another accused Mohammad Shamshul, a beggar, alcohol addict and physically handicapped arrived at the scene. Both accused persons conspired to sexually assault the girl, assuming she was mentally unsound and an easy target. Together they forcibly dragged the girl to a deserted area to commit the crime. An auto driver-accused Prabhu Mahto witnessed the incident and joined them with the intent of getting involved in the crime. Subsequently, accused Prabhu Mahto forced the girl in his auto and raped her. Thereafter the accused dumped the victim towards Sarai Kale Khan and drove away," Singh said, according to ANI.&nbsp;

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Three people have been arrested for gang-raping a woman suffering from mental illness, in Delhi’s Sarai Kale Khan last month, the police said on Thursday (Nov 7).

Three people have been arrested for gang-raping a woman suffering from mental illness, in Delhi’s Sarai Kale Khan last month, the police said on Thursday (Nov 7). The woman, from the Indian state of Odisha who shifted to New Delhi months ago, was kidnapped and gang raped in October. The 34-year-old woman is currently receiving psychiatric treatment at AIMS, Delhi, after the alleged gang rape that happened on October 10. Three accused have been identified as Prabhu Mahto, Parmod Babu and Mohammad Shamsul, news agency ANI reported. Also read: Woman with mental illness found roaming semi-naked in Indore, man arrested for raping her Delhi police said that on the night of October 10 and 11, a naval officer found a young woman soaked in blood on the roadside in the Sarai Kale Khan area. The officer then admitted the young woman to the AIIMS Trauma Centre and informed the police. After the medical reports came, it became clear that the woman had been raped. The police said that she came to New Delhi on May 9 without informing her family, after which her family filed a missing person’s report in Puri. The woman holds a postgraduate degree in social work from Utkal University of Culture, Bhubaneshwar and has worked as a researcher. Watch | Kolkata Rape: The fight against anti-women violence | Gravitas × IPS DCP-South East Ravi Kumar Singh said, "On October 11, at approximately 03:15 am, a PCR call was received at Police Station Sunlight Colony. The caller reported the presence of a girl in Sarai Kale Khan's area. The girl was described as wearing a red kurta, bleeding and the caller expressed concern that the girl might have been injured or subjected to wrongful assault. The police staff immediately reached at the spot where the victim was found in a distressed state and promptly transported her to AIIMS Trauma Centre for medical examination. The victim disclosed to the attending doctor that she had been sexually assaulted by three unknown persons. The victim was found to be unfit for statement.” As the investigation continued, 10 police teams were probing to apprehend the accused. Following this, they nabbed three accused persons after an over 20-day relentless search. "After sustained efforts, the auto-rickshaw of the accused person was correctly identified and the driver on the night of October 10 as Prabhu Mahto. Thereafter, sustained efforts were made to track the accused and he was arrested on October 30. Subsequently, the other accused persons Pramod Babu and Mohammad Shamsul @ Raju were also identified and arrested in the present case on November 2 and November 4," Singh added. Accused Parmod Babu, who is an alcohol addict, said that he closed his shop as per his usual routine and had alcohol. "He noticed a girl sitting nearby. Shortly after, another accused Mohammad Shamshul, a beggar, alcohol addict and physically handicapped arrived at the scene. Both accused persons conspired to sexually assault the girl, assuming she was mentally unsound and an easy target. Together they forcibly dragged the girl to a deserted area to commit the crime. An auto driver-accused Prabhu Mahto witnessed the incident and joined them with the intent of getting involved in the crime. Subsequently, accused Prabhu Mahto forced the girl in his auto and raped her. Thereafter the accused dumped the victim towards Sarai Kale Khan and drove away," Singh said, according to ANI. (With inputs from agencies)

India: Three men arrested in Delhi for gang raping Odisha-based woman

India's Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday (Nov 7) launched a crackdown on the vendors operating on e-commerce giants like Amazon and&nbsp;Flipkart as part of a Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) investigation, according to media reports citing official sources.&nbsp;

The ED conducted raids on at least 15 to 16 locations belonging to these vendors, the sources told Hindustan Times.

The central agency conducted these search raids in multiple locations, including Delhi, Gurugram (Haryana), &nbsp;Hyderabad (Telangana), and Bengaluru (Karnataka). The sources said that the operation is linked to financial transactions conducted by “preferred” vendors on the two platforms.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/indian-retail-group-seeks-antitrust-investigation-into-quick-commerce-giants-swiggy-blinkit-and-zepto-769417">Also read:&nbsp;Indian Retail group seeks antitrust investigation into quick commerce giants Swiggy, Blinkit, and Zepto</a>

This comes after the antitrust inquiries led by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) raised questions about Amazon and Flipkart’s business practices.&nbsp;

The investigations found that the two e-commerce giants violated local competition laws by giving preference to select sellers, prioritising certain listings, and heavily discounting products, hurting other companies, officials told Hindustan Times.&nbsp;

According to the CCI’s findings, these actions could potentially harm the competition and undermine the fair business environment for smaller sellers on the platforms.&nbsp;

Watch |&nbsp;Online Sellers Sue India’s Antitrust Watchdog Over Flipkart &amp; Amazon Investigation

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By conducting this investigation, the central agency is probing the potential misuse of e-commerce platforms like Amazon and Flipkart by sellers who may have engaged in illegal financial practices.&nbsp;

For now, the ED has not revealed the identities of the vendors targeted or disclosed the illegal activities. However, the officials noted that the probe will continue, and further actions may follow depending on the evidence gathered during the raids.&nbsp;

Moreover, Amazon and Flipkart have been facing regulatory scrutiny in India over alleged unfair business practices.&nbsp;

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India's Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday (Nov 7) launched a crackdown on the vendors operating on e-commerce giants like Amazon and Flipkart as part of a Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) investigation, according to media reports citing official sources.

India's Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday (Nov 7) launched a crackdown on the vendors operating on e-commerce giants like Amazon and Flipkart as part of a Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) investigation, according to media reports citing official sources. The ED conducted raids on at least 15 to 16 locations belonging to these vendors, the sources told Hindustan Times. The central agency conducted these search raids in multiple locations, including Delhi, Gurugram (Haryana), Hyderabad (Telangana), and Bengaluru (Karnataka). The sources said that the operation is linked to financial transactions conducted by “preferred” vendors on the two platforms. Also read: Indian Retail group seeks antitrust investigation into quick commerce giants Swiggy, Blinkit, and Zepto This comes after the antitrust inquiries led by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) raised questions about Amazon and Flipkart’s business practices. The investigations found that the two e-commerce giants violated local competition laws by giving preference to select sellers, prioritising certain listings, and heavily discounting products, hurting other companies, officials told Hindustan Times. According to the CCI’s findings, these actions could potentially harm the competition and undermine the fair business environment for smaller sellers on the platforms. Watch | Online Sellers Sue India’s Antitrust Watchdog Over Flipkart & Amazon Investigation × By conducting this investigation, the central agency is probing the potential misuse of e-commerce platforms like Amazon and Flipkart by sellers who may have engaged in illegal financial practices. For now, the ED has not revealed the identities of the vendors targeted or disclosed the illegal activities. However, the officials noted that the probe will continue, and further actions may follow depending on the evidence gathered during the raids. Moreover, Amazon and Flipkart have been facing regulatory scrutiny in India over alleged unfair business practices. (With inputs from agencies)

Enforcement Directorate raids pan-India offices of E-commerce giants Amazon, Flipkart

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The Indian Supreme Court on Tuesday, November 5, ruled that the State cannot take over private property solely under the pretext of serving the “common good”. Watch this report for more details!

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#Gravitas What does a Trump return to the White House mean for the relationship between India and America?

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In a post on X, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Donald Trump. "As you build on the successes of your previous term, I look forward to renewing our collaboration to further strengthen the India-US Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership," Prime Minister Modi said. "Together, let’s work for the betterment of our people and to promote global peace, stability and prosperity," Modi added.

US Election Result 2024: Indian PM Modi Congratulates Donald Trump

India’s oil minister, Hardeep Singh Puri, has urged oil producers and consumers to come together to stabilise global oil prices. This comes as the world’s third-largest oil consumer is heavily dependent on overseas oil purchases for more than 80% of its supply.

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