Cyber attacks are rising as digital crime becomes a new geopolitical background. With the world suffering from the war consequences in real time, this digital warfront is equally devastating. WION’s business editor Rahul Karunakar spoke to José Manuel Barroso, former president of the European Commission and former prime minister of Portugal, on what the nations can do to mitigate risks around cyber attacks. Listen in to what he had to say…

‘Cyber Attacks Compliment Other Forms Of War:’ Ex PM Of Portugal On Growing Threat Of Cyber Attacks

On Friday, the Supreme Court directed a special investigation team (SIT) to look into the claims made by the Andhra Pradesh government, led by N Chandrababu, that the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu (YSR) Congress Party's previous government used inferior ghee that contained animal fat to make laddus at the Sri Venkateswara temple in Tirupati.

Tirupati Laddu Row: India's Top Court Orders SIT Probe

India's foreign minister S Jaishankar is meeting with the new Sri Lankan leadership in Columbo. His visit marks the first by any foreign minister to the island nation after the new government was sworn in last week. Watch in for more details!

Indian EAM Jaishankar Meets Sri Lankan Counterpart, Assures India's Support For Economic Rebuilding

For the first time, Hindu pilgrims on Thursday (October 3) witnessed the sacred Kailash peak, the abode of Lord Shiva, from Indian territory instead of Tibet. The viewpoint is located at the Old Lipulekh Pass in the Vyas Valley of Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, which holds significant religious importance.

Mount Kailash Visible From India: First Hindu Pilgrims Share Emotional Experience

The Eighth edition of India-Kazakhstan joint military exercise KAZIND-2024 is underway in Uttarakhand. The exercise is scheduled to be conducted from 30 September to 13 October 2024.

Eighth Edition of India-Kazakhstan Joint Military Exercise in Uttarakhand

After Laddu row, Tirupati prepares for the 9-day Brahmotsavam festival. Tirupati has invited devotees from all around the world to offer prayers during the festival. Officials say around a million pilgrims are expected to arrive for Brahmotsavam. Tirupati’s sacred kitchen is gearing up to produce a minimum of 8 lakh laddus a day. Traditional temple cleansing ritual was performed before the festival scheduled from Oct. 4 to 12. Watch to know more!

Tirupati Prepares For Mega Brahmotsavam Festival As It Moves On From Laddu Row | WION Originals

Supreme Court comes down heavily on Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu amid Tirupati Laddu Row. Top Court says ‘show proof of contaminated laddus’. Bench of Justices BR Gavai, KV Viswanathan heard petitions regarding alleged adulteration. Bench posed several questions to AP Govt and Tirumala Tirupati temple management. SC slams Naidu government for going to the press without sufficient evidence. Top Court says constitutional offices are expected to keep religion separate from politics. Watch to know more!

Tirupati Laddu Row: Supreme Court Slams CM Naidu, ‘Show Proof Of Contamination’ | WION Originals

New Delhi on Thursday (Oct 3) rubbished a report by US government commission alleging decline in religious freedom in India. Earlier, the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) had called India a "country of particular concern". In a strong reply, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs said it was an attempt to "peddle a motivated narrative". Randhir Jaiswal, the ministry’s official spokesperson, said their views on the "biased organisation with a political agenda" are well known.

"Our views on the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) are well known. It is a biased organisation with a political agenda. It continues to misrepresent facts and peddles a motivated narrative about India. We reject this malicious report, which only serves to discredit USCIRF further," Jaiswal said.

India also told the US commission to look within and urged it to address human rights issues in their own nation.

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"We would urge USCIRF to desist from such agenda-driven efforts. The USCIRF would also be well advised to utilise its time more productively on addressing human rights issues in the United States," he added.

USCIRF, in its report, had alleged that attacks on religious minorities and their places of worship in India had increased due to prevailing misinformation and disinformation. The commission then urged Washington DC to designate India as a "country of particular concern for engaging in systematic, ongoing, and egregious violations of religious freedom".

“This report highlights how, throughout 2024, individuals have been killed, beaten, and lynched by vigilante groups, religious leaders have been arbitrarily arrested, and homes and places of worship have been demolished. These events constitute particularly severe violations of religious freedom," the commission said in its report.

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It’s not uncommon for the US agency to accuse India of infringing upon rights of religious minorities.

In May, while reacting to a similar report published by the USCIRF, Indian foreign ministry had said, “We really have no expectation that the USCIRF will even seek to understand India's diverse, pluralistic and democratic ethos. Their efforts to interfere in the largest electoral exercise in the world will never succeed." 
 
(With inputs from agencies)

New Delhi on Thursday (Oct 3) rubbished a report by US government commission alleging decline in religious freedom in India. Earlier, the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) had called India a "country of particular concern".

New Delhi on Thursday (Oct 3) rubbished a report by US government commission alleging decline in religious freedom in India. Earlier, the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) had called India a "country of particular concern". In a strong reply, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs said it was an attempt to "peddle a motivated narrative". Randhir Jaiswal, the ministry’s official spokesperson, said their views on the "biased organisation with a political agenda" are well known. "Our views on the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) are well known. It is a biased organisation with a political agenda. It continues to misrepresent facts and peddles a motivated narrative about India. We reject this malicious report, which only serves to discredit USCIRF further," Jaiswal said. India also told the US commission to look within and urged it to address human rights issues in their own nation. Also read: US military releases video of ‘unsafe’ Russian fighter jet manoeuvre near Alaska "We would urge USCIRF to desist from such agenda-driven efforts. The USCIRF would also be well advised to utilise its time more productively on addressing human rights issues in the United States," he added. USCIRF, in its report, had alleged that attacks on religious minorities and their places of worship in India had increased due to prevailing misinformation and disinformation. The commission then urged Washington DC to designate India as a "country of particular concern for engaging in systematic, ongoing, and egregious violations of religious freedom". “This report highlights how, throughout 2024, individuals have been killed, beaten, and lynched by vigilante groups, religious leaders have been arbitrarily arrested, and homes and places of worship have been demolished. These events constitute particularly severe violations of religious freedom," the commission said in its report. Also read: ‘Resulted in heavy loss,’ India Day parade in US faces hate over Ram Mandir tableau It’s not uncommon for the US agency to accuse India of infringing upon rights of religious minorities. In May, while reacting to a similar report published by the USCIRF, Indian foreign ministry had said, “We really have no expectation that the USCIRF will even seek to understand India's diverse, pluralistic and democratic ethos. Their efforts to interfere in the largest electoral exercise in the world will never succeed." (With inputs from agencies)

‘Address issues in US,’ India roasts US agency alleging abuses against religious minorities

Nepal India and Bangladesh have signed a landmark trilateral agreement facilitating cross border electricity trade. It will be the first time ever that Nepal will sell electricity to a country other than India. Nepal Electricity Authority and the Bangladesh Power Development board are the main signatories to the bilateral agreement. Watch in for more details!

Nepal, India And Bangladesh Sign Landmark Power Trade Deal

The country has been exporting military hardware to roughly 85 countries, with local enterprises involved in the manufacturing of a wide array of equipment, including missiles, artillery guns, rockets, armoured vehicles, offshore patrol vessels, radars, surveillance systems, and personal protective gear.

India Aims At Exporting Armored Vehicles, Asian African Nations to Import Tanks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday marked the 10 years of the "Swachhata Hi Seva" campaign and said that the 'Swachh Bharat Mission' is the world's biggest and most successful movement in this century, which will be remembered by the people even after many years. 
 
The Prime Minister said that the Swachh Bharat Mission has reflected the energy of the people through the demonstration of public participation and public leadership.

"The Swachh Bharat Mission is a symbol of the selfless commitment of crores of Indians and in the last 10 years, crores of Indians have adopted this mission and made it a part of their lives," said PM Modi at the event.

PM Modi said that the Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan will still be recognised even a thousand years into the future when historians examine India in the 21st century, adding that the more successful the Swachh Bharat Mission is in the country, the more our country will shine.

Addressing an event at the Vigyan Bhawan on Wednesday, PM Modi said, "1,000 years from now, when studies will be carried out about India of the 21st century, Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan will be remembered. In this century, Swachh Bharat is the world's biggest and most successful people's resolution led by people and joined in by people."

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Swachhta Abhiyan is a nationwide campaign in India to promote hygiene and cleanliness and eliminate open defecation. The campaign was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 2, 2014.

"This mission has reflected on the powerful energies of the people as they have joined in the Swachh Bharat Mission. The more successful the Swachh Bharat Mission is in the country, the more our country will shine through. People from across the country have participated in this. I received information that in the 15 days of Seva Pakhwada, more than 27 lakh events were held across the country with regard to the Swachh Bharat Mission, in which more than 28 crore people participated. With continuous efforts, we can strive to make our Bharat clean," said PM Modi.

The PM&nbsp;further extended gratitude to the citizens of the country for their participation and said, "On this important day, projects related to cleanliness worth around ₹10,000 crore have also been started. Under Mission Amrit, water and sewage treatment plants will be built in many cities of the country, be it work related to Namami Gange or the Govardhan plant producing biogas from waste. These works will take the Swachh Bharat mission to new heights."

"Today is the birth anniversary of Pujya 'Bapu' Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri. I pay my respectful obeisance to the sons of Mother India. Let us all together fulfill the dreams of India that Gandhiji and the great personalities of the country had seen. Today's day inspires us. Today, on October 2, I am filled with responsibility and emotion. Today the journey of the Swachh Bharat Mission has reached the milestone of 10 years," said Prime Minister Modi.

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The Prime Minister said that the Swachh Bharat Mission is a symbol of the selfless commitment of crores of Indians and that in the last 10 years, crores of Indians have adopted this mission and made it a part of their lives.

PM Modi praised the countrymen for making the Swachh Bharat Mission a 'Jan Bhagidari Andolan' and said, "On the completion of my 10-year journey today, I praise every countryman, our sanitation workers, our religious gurus, our players, celebrities, NGOs, media persons, everyone. You altogether have made the Swachh Bharat Mission a big 'people's movement'."

"I also express my heartfelt gratitude and thank the President and Vice President, as well as the former President and Vice President for their contribution to this campaign. With this, I also want to thank the Chief Ministers of the states for participating in this campaign," said PM Modi.

On this milestone of ten years for the Swachhata campaigny, Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in and engaged in a cleanliness drive with school children.

Modi urged citizens of India to participate in the cleanliness initiative to further strengthen the spirit of 'Swachh Bharat.

Coinciding with the 155th Gandhi Jayanti today, the Swachh Bharat Mission marks the completion of 10 years since the launch of one of the most significant mass movements for cleanliness.

"On Gandhi Jayanti today, I became a part of the Swachhata Abhiyan with my young friends. I request all of you to become a part of the cleanliness campaign around you today. This initiative of yours will further strengthen the spirit of 'Swachh Bharat', PM Modi wrote in a post on X.

On August 15, 2014, PM Modi delivered a powerful message from the ramparts of the Red Fort, calling for cleanliness to become a national priority and urging citizens to join in this mission. This led to the launch of the Swachh Bharat Mission on 2nd October 2014, which embraced a 'whole-of-government' approach to make sanitation the responsibility of all.

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&nbsp;audience.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday marked the 10 years of the "Swachhata Hi Seva" campaign and said that the 'Swachh Bharat Mission' is the world's biggest and most successful movement in this century, which will be remembered by the people even after many years.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday marked the 10 years of the "Swachhata Hi Seva" campaign and said that the 'Swachh Bharat Mission' is the world's biggest and most successful movement in this century, which will be remembered by the people even after many years. The Prime Minister said that the Swachh Bharat Mission has reflected the energy of the people through the demonstration of public participation and public leadership. "The Swachh Bharat Mission is a symbol of the selfless commitment of crores of Indians and in the last 10 years, crores of Indians have adopted this mission and made it a part of their lives," said PM Modi at the event. PM Modi said that the Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan will still be recognised even a thousand years into the future when historians examine India in the 21st century, adding that the more successful the Swachh Bharat Mission is in the country, the more our country will shine. Addressing an event at the Vigyan Bhawan on Wednesday, PM Modi said, "1,000 years from now, when studies will be carried out about India of the 21st century, Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan will be remembered. In this century, Swachh Bharat is the world's biggest and most successful people's resolution led by people and joined in by people." Also read: Indian PM joins popular fitness youtuber Ankit Baiyanpuriya in cleanliness drive on Gandhi Jayanti Swachhta Abhiyan is a nationwide campaign in India to promote hygiene and cleanliness and eliminate open defecation. The campaign was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 2, 2014. "This mission has reflected on the powerful energies of the people as they have joined in the Swachh Bharat Mission. The more successful the Swachh Bharat Mission is in the country, the more our country will shine through. People from across the country have participated in this. I received information that in the 15 days of Seva Pakhwada, more than 27 lakh events were held across the country with regard to the Swachh Bharat Mission, in which more than 28 crore people participated. With continuous efforts, we can strive to make our Bharat clean," said PM Modi. The PM further extended gratitude to the citizens of the country for their participation and said, "On this important day, projects related to cleanliness worth around ₹10,000 crore have also been started. Under Mission Amrit, water and sewage treatment plants will be built in many cities of the country, be it work related to Namami Gange or the Govardhan plant producing biogas from waste. These works will take the Swachh Bharat mission to new heights." "Today is the birth anniversary of Pujya 'Bapu' Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri. I pay my respectful obeisance to the sons of Mother India. Let us all together fulfill the dreams of India that Gandhiji and the great personalities of the country had seen. Today's day inspires us. Today, on October 2, I am filled with responsibility and emotion. Today the journey of the Swachh Bharat Mission has reached the milestone of 10 years," said Prime Minister Modi. Watch | PM Modi launches 'Swachhata Hi Seva' movement × The Prime Minister said that the Swachh Bharat Mission is a symbol of the selfless commitment of crores of Indians and that in the last 10 years, crores of Indians have adopted this mission and made it a part of their lives. PM Modi praised the countrymen for making the Swachh Bharat Mission a 'Jan Bhagidari Andolan' and said, "On the completion of my 10-year journey today, I praise every countryman, our sanitation workers, our religious gurus, our players, celebrities, NGOs, media persons, everyone. You altogether have made the Swachh Bharat Mission a big 'people's movement'." "I also express my heartfelt gratitude and thank the President and Vice President, as well as the former President and Vice President for their contribution to this campaign. With this, I also want to thank the Chief Ministers of the states for participating in this campaign," said PM Modi. On this milestone of ten years for the Swachhata campaigny, Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in and engaged in a cleanliness drive with school children. Modi urged citizens of India to participate in the cleanliness initiative to further strengthen the spirit of 'Swachh Bharat. Coinciding with the 155th Gandhi Jayanti today, the Swachh Bharat Mission marks the completion of 10 years since the launch of one of the most significant mass movements for cleanliness. "On Gandhi Jayanti today, I became a part of the Swachhata Abhiyan with my young friends. I request all of you to become a part of the cleanliness campaign around you today. This initiative of yours will further strengthen the spirit of 'Swachh Bharat', PM Modi wrote in a post on X. On August 15, 2014, PM Modi delivered a powerful message from the ramparts of the Red Fort, calling for cleanliness to become a national priority and urging citizens to join in this mission. This led to the launch of the Swachh Bharat Mission on 2nd October 2014, which embraced a 'whole-of-government' approach to make sanitation the responsibility of all. 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.

PM Modi celebrates 10 years of Swachhata campaign, hails it as most successful movement of the century

US embassy spokesperson Christopher Elms has highlighted growing Indo US ties, importance of Quad, strong people to people linkages in WION Podcast. This was the first edition of WION Podcast, which brings speakers from diverse domains to have free and frank conversation on several subjects. Speaking to WION's Siddhant Sibbal, Chris emphasised on growing practical cooperation when it comes to QUAD grouping. The US hosted the summit in Delaware in which Indian PM Modi participated. The leaders announced several initiatives, including the introduction of the Maritime Initiative for Training in the Indo-Pacific (MAITRI). The summit included what has been described as the "strongest-ever language" on China and North Korea. The US embassy spox detailed the people to people ties between the 2 countries. The US hosts a large number of members of the Indian diaspora. As of recent estimates, there are over 4 million people of Indian origin in the United States, making it one of the largest Indian diaspora communities outside of Asia. They are known for their high levels of education and professional success, with a significant presence in tech, academia, and healthcare.

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India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar has warned that tensions along the line of actual control with China will continue as long as there is forward deployment of troops in the area. His comments come after Jaishankar met his US counterpart Antony Blinken in Washington for the first time after Modi government 3.0 took charge. Watch in for more details!

Jaishankar On Indo-China Tensions: Border Tensions Will Continue Until Forward Deployments Addressed

The Delhi Police seized over 560 kg of cocaine worth nearly $267 million on Wednesday, making it the biggest drug bust in the national capital. The police arrested four men in connection with the drug bust after a raid in South Delhi's Mehrauli.&nbsp;

The police suspect that this is an international drug syndicate being run by Afghan nationals in New Delhi.

According to the officials, those arrested had planned to sell the cocaine in Delhi and the National Capital Region.&nbsp;

This comes just two days after two other Afghan nationals, Hashimi Mohammad Waris and Abdul Nayib were arrested for allegedly running a syndicate. They were found possessing 400 gm&nbsp;of heroin and 160 gm&nbsp;of cocaine in Delhi's Tilak Nagar area on Sunday.

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Waris has been living in India as a refugee since &nbsp;January 2020. However, his family is in Afghanistan. After shifting to India, he worked as a helper at a&nbsp;chemist's shop in Vikaspuri. Later, he entered into the drugs business when his friend contacted him and asked him to collect the consignments from different people in Delhi and NCR.&nbsp;

He used to deliver it further to the receivers. He used to get $100 for each delivery, police said.

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The police highlighted that Nayib is also an Afghan national, who also came to India in January 2020 along with his father. He is a registered refugee. His whole family, except his father, lives in Afghanistan. Nayib met Waris at&nbsp;the&nbsp;chemist's shop in Vikaspuri.

Later, Waris lured Nayib into the drug business, promising him a lavish lifestyle, according to the police.&nbsp;

Further investigation is underway.

(With inputs from agencies)

The Delhi Police seized over 560 kg of cocaine worth nearly $267 million on Wednesday, making it the biggest drug bust in the national capital. The police arrested four men in connection with the drug bust after a raid in South Delhi's Mehrauli.

The Delhi Police seized over 560 kg of cocaine worth nearly $267 million on Wednesday, making it the biggest drug bust in the national capital. The police arrested four men in connection with the drug bust after a raid in South Delhi's Mehrauli. The police suspect that this is an international drug syndicate being run by Afghan nationals in New Delhi. According to the officials, those arrested had planned to sell the cocaine in Delhi and the National Capital Region. This comes just two days after two other Afghan nationals, Hashimi Mohammad Waris and Abdul Nayib were arrested for allegedly running a syndicate. They were found possessing 400 gm of heroin and 160 gm of cocaine in Delhi's Tilak Nagar area on Sunday. Also read: In India's biggest drug bust, crystal meth worth $1.45bn seized from Kerala coast, Pakistani held Waris has been living in India as a refugee since January 2020. However, his family is in Afghanistan. After shifting to India, he worked as a helper at a chemist's shop in Vikaspuri. Later, he entered into the drugs business when his friend contacted him and asked him to collect the consignments from different people in Delhi and NCR. He used to deliver it further to the receivers. He used to get $100 for each delivery, police said. Watch | Pune: 2 videos of drug consumption go viral, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde urges strict action × The police highlighted that Nayib is also an Afghan national, who also came to India in January 2020 along with his father. He is a registered refugee. His whole family, except his father, lives in Afghanistan. Nayib met Waris at the chemist's shop in Vikaspuri. Later, Waris lured Nayib into the drug business, promising him a lavish lifestyle, according to the police. Further investigation is underway. (With inputs from agencies)

Biggest drug bust in Delhi: Cocaine worth over $250 million seized, four arrested

Israeli soldiers have extended their attack against Hezbollah and deepened their confrontation with organizations associated with Iran by launching a military invasion into southern Lebanon. This momentous action comes after a slew of fierce Israeli attacks on Hezbollah, one of which is said to have killed the organization's longtime leader, Hassan Nasrallah.

Israel Hezbollah War: IDF Launches Aerial Assaults On Hezbollah Targets in Southern Beirut

PM Modi and Muhammad Yunus, the chief advisor to the interim government of Bangladesh, are expected to meet next month during the Bimstec meeting. Although an official date has not yet been set, it is suggested that the summit take place in Bangkok the following month. The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) will hold its next summit in Thailand.

Indian PM Narendra Modi Is Likely To Meet Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus

EAM S Jaishankar is on his first visit to the US since Prime Minister Narendra Modi assumed power for the third time at the Centre. During their meeting in Washington, DC, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that the US and India are collaborating to address regional and global issues with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

India's EAM Jaishankar Meets US Secretary Of State Blinken | Speaks on Indo-China Conflict

S Jaishankar is on his first visit to the US since Prime Minister Narendra Modi assumed power for the third time at the Centre. During their meeting in Washington, DC, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that the US and India are collaborating to address regional and global issues with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

Indian EAM Jaishankar Meets US Secretary of State Blinken | Speaks on China Border Disputes

Three online sellers operating on Flipkart have initiated legal action against India's antitrust watchdog, the Competition Commission of India, or CCI. The lawsuits come in response to an investigation that concluded in August, finding that Flipkart, Amazon, and select sellers violated local competition laws by giving undue preference to certain online sellers.

Online Sellers Sue India’s Antitrust Watchdog Over Flipkart & Amazon Investigation

Last phase of the Jammu and Kashmir election begins. Security has been tightened in the valley amid the polls, especially in the areas close to the international border. Nearly 3.9 million voters will be deciding the fate of 415 candidates . Watch to know more.

J&K Elections: First Polls In J&K Since Article 370 Removal

J&K Elections: 40 Assembly Constituencies In J&K To Vote In Third Phase

India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Tuesday called on French President Emmanuel Macron and conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s greetings. Watch in for more details!

India's NSA Ajit Doval calls on French President Emmanuel Macron

J&K Elections: Final Phase Of Voting In Jammu & Kashmir

Voters lined up outside polling stations across 40 seats in seven districts of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday for the third and final phase of Assembly elections in the union territory. Watch in for more details!

India: First Assembly Elections In J&K In 10 Years

Indian Army Chief Upendra Dwivedi, on Tuesday, said the situation with China on LAC is "stable". However, he added the situation is not "normal" and dubbed it "sensitive".

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Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and several others, who were detained at the Delhi border while marching to the capital to demand Sixth Schedule status for Ladakh, on Tuesday (Oct 1), launched an indefinite fast at the police stations where they have been kept.

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and several others, who were detained at the Delhi border while marching to the capital to demand Sixth Schedule status for Ladakh, on Tuesday (Oct 1), launched an indefinite fast at the police stations where they have been kept. Wangchuk was leading the march, 'Delhi Chalo Padyatra', which began from Leh a month ago. He and around 120 others from Ladakh were detained on Monday night. The march was organised by the Leh Apex Body (LAB), which along with the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), has been spearheading an agitation for the past four years to demand statehood for Ladakh, seek its inclusion under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, early recruitment process along with a public service commission for Ladakh and separate Lok Sabha seats for Leh and Kargil districts. Watch | Why is Sonam Wangchuk on a hunger strike in Ladakh? What are his demands? × Wangchuk and those accompanying him were detained at the Delhi border for violating prohibitory orders and were taken to different police stations, including Bawana, Narela Industrial Area and Alipur, according to a police officer. "We tried to convince them to go back as Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) (which prohibits assembly of five or more people) is imposed in the national capital, but they were adamant," the officer said. They remain under detention, he said. A representative of the group claimed that Wangchuk was taken to Bawana police station and was not being allowed to meet his lawyers. The activist and others have launched an indefinite fast at the police stations where they have been kept, the representative said. Wangchuk and the other members of the group had sought official permission and even emailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah but that information was used to detain the protesters, the representative claimed. Ladakh MP Mohmad Haneefa told PTI that around 30 women were among those detained and they were kept with the male detainees. "Around 30 women were also detained. They were kept in a place where male detainees were also there," Haneefa said. However, Delhi Police had said on Monday night that women protesters were not detained. "Several people from Ladakh have been detained. They have been kept at different police stations. I met some of them late last night and early today," Haneefa said. Also read | Exclusive: Sonam Wangchuk, inspiration for '3 Idiots', to sit on five-day 'climate fast' He said around 60-70 people from Kargil who had come to join the march at the Singhu border on Tuesday morning were also stopped by Delhi Police. 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: Activist Sonam Wangchuk and others detained in Delhi, launch indefinite fast

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A very distressing incident has emerged out of the Indian state of Punjab where an advocate allegedly thrashed his 73-year-old mother brutally in the presence of his wife and son. Once the CCTV footage went viral, the incident gained massive attention on social media platform X with users showing outrage over the son's vile actions which showed no remorse towards the elderly woman.&nbsp;

The revelation of this appalling incident was made when the victim's daughter, Deepshikha, reportedly became suspicious of her mother's well-being. To investigate her concerns, Deepshikha reviewed the security camera footage installed in her mother's room, ultimately unveiling the shocking abuse.

As a result of the evidence, the son involved in the shocking incident has reportedly been placed under arrest.

<h2>CCTV evidence</h2>

Ankur Verma, a lawyer by profession, was taken into custody following the emergence of damning evidence from a CCTV camera he had personally installed in his mother's room.

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The victim, Asha Rani, resided in Ropar, Punjab, with her son, daughter, and daughter-in-law after her husband's unfortunate demise due to heart attack.

Asha Rani had confided in her daughter about the alleged abuse she endured at the hands of her son, Ankur, and his wife, Sudha.

The daughter, Deepshikha, managed to obtain footage from the hidden camera, leaving her profoundly shocked by the distressing scenes it captured.

The video showed the victim's grandson pouring water onto Asha Rani's mattress, subsequently blaming her for wetting the bed.

When Ankur and Sudha heard the story painted by their son, an unspeakable and horrifying sequence of events unfolded in the room which can send shivers down anyone's spine.

<h2>Horrific events after grandson's shameless scheme</h2>

Ankur was seen brutally assaulting his mother, who simply lay&nbsp;in the bed defenseless.

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He subjected her to punches and slaps. It was not just the physical abuse but he also showered verbal abuse on his mother.

After Ankur left the room, Sudha and their grandson entered.

Later, Ankur was again seen grabbing his mother by the hair and continued to assault her while his wife and son left the scene.

Acting upon a complaint filed by Deepshikha, a team of police officers, accompanied by representatives from a non-governmental organization (NGO), arrived at Asha Rani's residence and rescued her on Saturday (Oct 28).

During the intervention, Ankur attempted to justify his actions by claiming that he had been attending to his mother.

He also alleged that his mother "wasn't in the right mental state."&nbsp;

Later, Gurpreet Singh from the NGO Manukhta Di Sewa Sab Ton Vaddi Sewa Society, met the elderly woman in the hospital.

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"A shocking revelation has also emerged that Adv Ankur Verma may have also tortured his father in the same way as he was shown doing with this lady in the video. She mentioned that her husband’s death was unnatural," a Punjab journalist posted on his social media handle.&nbsp;

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Trigger warning: Some readers may find details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised. A very distressing incident has emerged out of the Indian state of Punjab where an advocate allegedly thrashed his 73-year-old mother brutally in the presence of his wife and son.

Trigger warning: Some readers may find details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised. A very distressing incident has emerged out of the Indian state of Punjab where an advocate allegedly thrashed his 73-year-old mother brutally in the presence of his wife and son. Once the CCTV footage went viral, the incident gained massive attention on social media platform X with users showing outrage over the son's vile actions which showed no remorse towards the elderly woman. The revelation of this appalling incident was made when the victim's daughter, Deepshikha, reportedly became suspicious of her mother's well-being. To investigate her concerns, Deepshikha reviewed the security camera footage installed in her mother's room, ultimately unveiling the shocking abuse. As a result of the evidence, the son involved in the shocking incident has reportedly been placed under arrest. CCTV evidence Ankur Verma, a lawyer by profession, was taken into custody following the emergence of damning evidence from a CCTV camera he had personally installed in his mother's room. Also Read | Know who is Hamas leader Khaled Mashal, whose controversial speech sparked row The victim, Asha Rani, resided in Ropar, Punjab, with her son, daughter, and daughter-in-law after her husband's unfortunate demise due to heart attack. Asha Rani had confided in her daughter about the alleged abuse she endured at the hands of her son, Ankur, and his wife, Sudha. The daughter, Deepshikha, managed to obtain footage from the hidden camera, leaving her profoundly shocked by the distressing scenes it captured. The video showed the victim's grandson pouring water onto Asha Rani's mattress, subsequently blaming her for wetting the bed. When Ankur and Sudha heard the story painted by their son, an unspeakable and horrifying sequence of events unfolded in the room which can send shivers down anyone's spine. Horrific events after grandson's shameless scheme Ankur was seen brutally assaulting his mother, who simply lay in the bed defenseless. Also Read | Google Maps displays 'Bharat' as South Asian country with Indian flag amid renaming buzz He subjected her to punches and slaps. It was not just the physical abuse but he also showered verbal abuse on his mother. After Ankur left the room, Sudha and their grandson entered. Later, Ankur was again seen grabbing his mother by the hair and continued to assault her while his wife and son left the scene. Acting upon a complaint filed by Deepshikha, a team of police officers, accompanied by representatives from a non-governmental organization (NGO), arrived at Asha Rani's residence and rescued her on Saturday (Oct 28). During the intervention, Ankur attempted to justify his actions by claiming that he had been attending to his mother. He also alleged that his mother "wasn't in the right mental state." Later, Gurpreet Singh from the NGO Manukhta Di Sewa Sab Ton Vaddi Sewa Society, met the elderly woman in the hospital. Shocking: The police have rescued a 73-year-old woman from her own home after her daughter alleged that she was being tortured by the victim’s son and his wife. Ankur Verma, a lawyer from Ropar, his wife Sudha, and a juvenile were seen mercilessly assaulting the elderly woman in… pic.twitter.com/N2xGKszuHu — Gagandeep Singh (@Gagan4344) October 28, 2023 × "A shocking revelation has also emerged that Adv Ankur Verma may have also tortured his father in the same way as he was shown doing with this lady in the video. She mentioned that her husband’s death was unnatural," a Punjab journalist posted on his social media handle. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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