<p>US President Joe Biden will host the leaders of allies Australia, India, and Japan in his hometown of Wilmington, Delaware, on September 21 for talks focused on tensions with China, the White House said Thursday.</p>

<p>The summit comes as Biden eyes his foreign policy legacy in his final months as a one-term president, after dropping out of the 2024 US election and effectively handing the Democratic Party nomination to his vice president,&nbsp;Kamala Harris.</p>

<h2><strong>Biden to host foreign leaders&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>"This will be President Biden’s first time hosting foreign leaders in Wilmington as president -- a reflection of his deep personal relationships with each of the Quad Leaders, and the importance of the Quad to all of our countries," his spokeswoman, Karine Jean-Pierre, said in a statement.</p>

<p>Biden "looks forward" to welcoming Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio, she added.</p>

<p>The four-way Quad grouping dates back to 2007, but Biden has strongly pushed the alliance as part of an emphasis on international alliances to rein in adversaries -- especially China.</p>

<p>He hosted the first-ever Quad leaders' summit at the White House in 2021 and there have been annual summits since.</p>

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<p>The White House statement did not explicitly mention China but said the leaders would focus on "advancing our shared vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific region."</p>

<p>The group has frequently used similar veiled language when discussing tensions with China, particularly a series of recent confrontations between Chinese and Philippine vessels in the disputed South China Sea.</p>

<h2><strong>India to host next Quad Summit</strong></h2>

<p>The next Quad Summit will be hosted by India, the White House said.</p>

<p>The choice of Wilmington is a deeply personal one for Biden, who has called the town home for decades and frequently spends weekends at his house on the outskirts.</p>

<p>The White House did not say what venue would be used for the summit.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Quad Summit | Jaishankar: We need to send a message that quad is here to stay</strong></p>

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<p>Biden has made foreign policy a priority since stepping aside from the election in July, following a disastrous debate performance against Republican Donald Trump.</p>

<p>Harris has signaled she would continue Biden's foreign policy direction, which places emphasis on strengthening US alliances, including with NATO. She took a tough tone on China in her first televised debate with Trump on Tuesday.</p>

<p>She said the Republican had "sold us out" on China "when a policy about China should be in making sure the United States of America wins the competition for the 21st century."</p>

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US President Joe Biden will host the leaders of allies Australia, India, and Japan in his hometown of Wilmington, Delaware, on September 21 for talks focused on tensions with China, the White House said Thursday.

US President Joe Biden will host the leaders of allies Australia, India, and Japan in his hometown of Wilmington, Delaware, on September 21 for talks focused on tensions with China, the White House said Thursday. The summit comes as Biden eyes his foreign policy legacy in his final months as a one-term president, after dropping out of the 2024 US election and effectively handing the Democratic Party nomination to his vice president, Kamala Harris. Biden to host foreign leaders "This will be President Biden’s first time hosting foreign leaders in Wilmington as president -- a reflection of his deep personal relationships with each of the Quad Leaders, and the importance of the Quad to all of our countries," his spokeswoman, Karine Jean-Pierre, said in a statement. Biden "looks forward" to welcoming Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio, she added. The four-way Quad grouping dates back to 2007, but Biden has strongly pushed the alliance as part of an emphasis on international alliances to rein in adversaries -- especially China. He hosted the first-ever Quad leaders' summit at the White House in 2021 and there have been annual summits since. Also read: India enters US global chip alliance to boost semiconductor ecosystem The White House statement did not explicitly mention China but said the leaders would focus on "advancing our shared vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific region." The group has frequently used similar veiled language when discussing tensions with China, particularly a series of recent confrontations between Chinese and Philippine vessels in the disputed South China Sea. India to host next Quad Summit The next Quad Summit will be hosted by India, the White House said. The choice of Wilmington is a deeply personal one for Biden, who has called the town home for decades and frequently spends weekends at his house on the outskirts. The White House did not say what venue would be used for the summit. Watch | Quad Summit | Jaishankar: We need to send a message that quad is here to stay × Biden has made foreign policy a priority since stepping aside from the election in July, following a disastrous debate performance against Republican Donald Trump. Harris has signaled she would continue Biden's foreign policy direction, which places emphasis on strengthening US alliances, including with NATO. She took a tough tone on China in her first televised debate with Trump on Tuesday. She said the Republican had "sold us out" on China "when a policy about China should be in making sure the United States of America wins the competition for the 21st century." 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.

US President Joe Biden to host Quad leaders in his Delaware hometown

On September 12, Russia's President Vladimir Putin had a meeting with Ajit Doval, National Security Advisor to the Prime Minister of India, at the Konstantinovsky Palace in St Petersburg. During the conversation, Vladimir Putin noted the successful development of the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between India and Russia and stressed the importance of security issues in bilateral relations, thanking the Indian Side for maintaining dialogue in this area. Russia's President proposed to hold a bilateral meeting with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 22, on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Kazan to summarise the outcomes of joint work on the implementation of the agreements reached during his visit to Moscow and to outline prospects for the near future. Ajit Doval, in turn, conveyed the words of gratitude from the Prime Minister. He also informed about Narendra Modi's readiness to share information on his recent visit to Ukraine.

Putin invites PM Modi for bilateral talks on October 22

Bangladesh seeks $5 billion from major lenders, including the International Monetary Fund, to rebuild its foreign exchange reserves, according to Muhammad Yunus, head of the interim government.

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Mamata Banerjee on Thursday offered to step down as chief minister, saying she is not concerned about the post. "I am ready to resign from the Chief Minister of West Bengal. I am not concerned about the post. I want justice, I am only concerned about justice getting served," she said in a press briefing after protesting doctors did not turn for a scheduled meeting with her.

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee says 'not concerned about post, I want justice'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Chief Justice DY Chandrachud's home to take part in the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. In a video, the chief justice and his wife are seen welcoming PM Modi to their residence. They also performed aarti together.

PM Modi Offers Prayers at Chief Justice's Home

The ICMR report has found the existence of superbugs in Indian Hospitals. Watch to know more.

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India's National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval, who is on Russia visit, held a bilateral meeting with Sergei Shoigu, Secretary of Security Council of the Russian Federation. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the BRICS – (Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa) – NSAs meetings in Saint Petersburg.

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<p>A woman's headless and naked body was found on the national highway at Gujaini in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur early yesterday, raising suspicion that she was raped, murdered and the body was thrown on the highway.</p>

<p>In a horrific incident, a woman's headless and naked body was found on the Kanpur-Delhi highway at Gujaini in&nbsp;Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur on Wednesday,&nbsp;</p>

<p>The incident has triggered a massive hunt for the identification of the deceased. It has also raised suspicions that the woman was raped, murdered and the body was thrown on the highway.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The police officials said that they were examining the CCTV footage in nearby areas to ascertain the identity of the woman.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>They further highlighted that in the early hours of Wednesday, a woman of a similar build was seen walking along the highway and the body was found on Wednesday evening.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The body has been sent for postmortem examination, the police added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A senior police officer said that they are trying to figure&nbsp;out if it is a case of accident or crime and are also trying to confirm if the victim was a local resident or was from someplace else.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Political parties react to incident&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Lok Sabha MP and chief of UP's main opposition Samajwadi Party, Akhilesh Yadav slammed the BJP government and demanded exemplary action in the case.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"In another shocking case of crime against women, a woman's headless, naked body was found on a highway in Kanpur. The matter should be investigated fairly and such punishment should be meted out so that criminals get scared and such incidents are not repeated," Yadav said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Kolkata rape and murder case: Mamata government invites doctors for talks</strong></p>

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<p>He added in a post on X, "An impartial probe should be conducted into this heinous crime rising above political affiliations... concrete steps must be taken to prevent crimes against the women."&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A woman's headless and naked body was found on the national highway at Gujaini in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur early yesterday, raising suspicion that she was raped, murdered and the body was thrown on the highway.

A woman's headless and naked body was found on the national highway at Gujaini in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur early yesterday, raising suspicion that she was raped, murdered and the body was thrown on the highway. In a horrific incident, a woman's headless and naked body was found on the Kanpur-Delhi highway at Gujaini in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur on Wednesday, The incident has triggered a massive hunt for the identification of the deceased. It has also raised suspicions that the woman was raped, murdered and the body was thrown on the highway. The police officials said that they were examining the CCTV footage in nearby areas to ascertain the identity of the woman. Also read: Woman's body found stuffed in almirah in New Delhi, allegedly killed by live-in partner They further highlighted that in the early hours of Wednesday, a woman of a similar build was seen walking along the highway and the body was found on Wednesday evening. The body has been sent for postmortem examination, the police added. A senior police officer said that they are trying to figure out if it is a case of accident or crime and are also trying to confirm if the victim was a local resident or was from someplace else. Political parties react to incident Lok Sabha MP and chief of UP's main opposition Samajwadi Party, Akhilesh Yadav slammed the BJP government and demanded exemplary action in the case. "In another shocking case of crime against women, a woman's headless, naked body was found on a highway in Kanpur. The matter should be investigated fairly and such punishment should be meted out so that criminals get scared and such incidents are not repeated," Yadav said. Watch | Kolkata rape and murder case: Mamata government invites doctors for talks × He added in a post on X, "An impartial probe should be conducted into this heinous crime rising above political affiliations... concrete steps must be taken to prevent crimes against the women." (With inputs from agencies)

India: Woman's headless, naked body found on highway near Kanpur in UP

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out searches at the residence of the former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Sandip Ghosh’s father Satya Prakash Ghosh, in connection with a financial irregularities case.

Kolkata rape-murder case: CBI questions prime suspect, police official

CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury passed away on Thursday (September 12, 2024). He was undergoing treatment at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi for acute respiratory tract infection. He was 72-years old.

CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury passes away aged at 72 at AIIMS, new Delhi

It is after four long decades that Kashmir Valley will be witnessing International Cricket Matches. Indian and International cricketing stars will be playing cricket in the Valley after almost half a century during the final leg of the Legends League Cricket. The series would kick start on the 20th of September in Jodhpur Rajasthan while Seven Matches including the final will be played in Srinagar.

International Cricket returns to Kashmir

The United States and India have made a significant move to expand the global semiconductor supply chain. The US Department of State will work with the India Semiconductor Mission, under the Ministry of Electronics and IT, to explore opportunities for growing and diversifying the semiconductor ecosystem.

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In Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus, leader of country's interim government has spoken out on wanting good relations with India. Watch to know more.

What's next for India-Bangladesh relations?

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<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:82,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1769}">Roy, a civic volunteer, was arrested last month for the heinous crime reported from Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in August.</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:135,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1822}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:135,&quot;w&quot;:488,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1822}">Why were Roy's teeth impressions collected?</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:180,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1867}">As per central agency officials, the teeth impression of the accused is often considered vital evidence in rape and/or murder cases.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:229,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1916}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:229,&quot;w&quot;:696,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1916}">Also read |&nbsp;<a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:229,&quot;w&quot;:696,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1916}" href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/kolkata-horror-mother-of-victim-slams-cm-mamata-banerjee-for-lying-says-family-was-offered-money-757236">Kolkata horror: Mother of victim slams CM Mamata Banerjee for lying, says family was offered 'money'</a></strong></p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:283,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1970}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:283,&quot;w&quot;:261,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1970}">CBI questions TMC MLA</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:327,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2014}">The CBI, on Thursday (Sep 12) started questioning Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Dr Sudipto Roy at his residence in Sithi in north Kolkata.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:377,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2064}">As per the PTI, the TMC MLA was present at the hospital when the news of the doctor's death spread.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:409,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2096}">"He was present at the hospital soon after the news of the doctor's death spread. We are questioning him about what he knows about the case," the CBI told the news agency.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:459,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2146}">Dr Sudipto Roy, a four-time&nbsp;party legislator, is also the chairperson of the 'Rogi Kalyan Samity' (patient&nbsp;welfare committee).</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:509,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2196}">The CBI also conducted raid and search operations at his office.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:509,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2196}"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/kolkata-doctor-rape-murder-case-junior-doctors-say-they-will-continue-their-protest-757297">Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: Junior doctors disappointed by SC hearing, to continue protest</a></strong></p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:541,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2228}">Parallelly, three Enforcement Directorate (ED) officers were conducting raid and search operations at three locations in the city and its outskirts.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:591,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:69,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2278}">This included the ancestral residence of Sandip Ghosh, the controversial former principal&nbsp;of R G Kar Medical College. Additionally, the residence of Chandan Louha, a&nbsp;non-teaching staff of R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital at Tala in North Kolkata, was also being searched. Reportedly, Louha is an extremely close confidant of Ghosh and was even running an illegal cafeteria within the RG Kar hospital premises due to the ex-principal's patronage.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:675,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2362}">Finally, a chemist &amp; druggist shop at Kalindi, north Kolkata, were raided after ED officials tracked several documents relating to business transactions with RG Kar authorities while Ghosh was at the helm of the hospital's affairs.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:742,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2429}"><em bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:742,&quot;w&quot;:182,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2429}">(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Kolkata rape-murder case: India's central investigative agency, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), has collected the teeth impression of Sanjay Roy, the primary suspect in the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in India's West Bengal, suggest Indian media reports.

Kolkata rape-murder case: India's central investigative agency, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), has collected the teeth impression of Sanjay Roy, the primary suspect in the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in India's West Bengal, suggest Indian media reports. Roy, a civic volunteer, was arrested last month for the heinous crime reported from Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in August. Why were Roy's teeth impressions collected? As per central agency officials, the teeth impression of the accused is often considered vital evidence in rape and/or murder cases. Also read | Kolkata horror: Mother of victim slams CM Mamata Banerjee for lying, says family was offered 'money' CBI questions TMC MLA The CBI, on Thursday (Sep 12) started questioning Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Dr Sudipto Roy at his residence in Sithi in north Kolkata. As per the PTI, the TMC MLA was present at the hospital when the news of the doctor's death spread. "He was present at the hospital soon after the news of the doctor's death spread. We are questioning him about what he knows about the case," the CBI told the news agency. Dr Sudipto Roy, a four-time party legislator, is also the chairperson of the 'Rogi Kalyan Samity' (patient welfare committee). The CBI also conducted raid and search operations at his office. Also read | Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: Junior doctors disappointed by SC hearing, to continue protest Parallelly, three Enforcement Directorate (ED) officers were conducting raid and search operations at three locations in the city and its outskirts. This included the ancestral residence of Sandip Ghosh, the controversial former principal of R G Kar Medical College. Additionally, the residence of Chandan Louha, a non-teaching staff of R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital at Tala in North Kolkata, was also being searched. Reportedly, Louha is an extremely close confidant of Ghosh and was even running an illegal cafeteria within the RG Kar hospital premises due to the ex-principal's patronage. Finally, a chemist & druggist shop at Kalindi, north Kolkata, were raided after ED officials tracked several documents relating to business transactions with RG Kar authorities while Ghosh was at the helm of the hospital's affairs. (With inputs from agencies)

Kolkata horror: CBI takes teeth impression of main accused Sanjay Roy, questions TMC MLA

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Two young army officers were brutally assaulted and their friend was gang-raped at gunpoint in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, late on Tuesday evening. The attackers appeared to have set upon the group, which was out on a ride at night, with the intention of robbing them.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi today reached Chief Justice DY Chandrachud's home to take part in the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. In a video, the chief justice and his wife are seen welcoming PM Modi to their residence.

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India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar has said that India will deal with current Bangladesh government via diplomatic channels. Watch to know more.

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India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Wednesday urged BRICS nations to collaborate in addressing modern security challenges such as terrorism and digital threats, during a conclave of the national security advisors in Saint Petersburg, Russia.

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Underlining that the Ukraine conflict cannot be resolved on the battlefield, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday that Russia and Ukraine have to negotiate and if they want advice, India is always willing to give it.

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The West Bengal government on Wednesday invited the agitating junior doctors for talks on the ongoing impasse arising out of the alleged raped and murder of a woman medic.

Kolkata rape and murder case: Mamata government invites doctors for talks

An alarming presence of superbugs has been observed in 21 of the country's leading hospitals, according to a recent report by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). The presence of superbugs poses a threat to the lives of the patients being operated in these facilities.

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India has said that it is ready for any significant step aimed to end the Ukraine conflict but the participation of Russia is essential for any peace negotiation between the two countries.

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India will address the extradition of recently ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina through diplomatic channels, according to External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. Responding to reporters on September 10, Jaishankar emphasized India’s commitment to engaging with the current government in Bangladesh on this matter.

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<p>Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a designated Khalistani terrorist has backed&nbsp;Congress leader Rahul Gandhi&nbsp;for his recent bold remarks on whether a Sikh would be allowed to wear a turban or kada in India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The co-founder of Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Pannun, said that "bold and pioneering" remarks by Gandhi, justify the demand for a separate Khalistani state.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Rahul Gandhi's remarks</strong></h2>

<p>Leader of the Opposition&nbsp;Rahul Gandhi, while speaking at an event in Herndon, Virginia in the United States, on Monday (Sep 9), said, "The fight (in India) is about whether a Sikh is going to be allowed to wear a turban...whether a Sikh will be allowed to wear a kada or go to the Gurudwara. That's what the fight is about, and it's not just for Sikhs, but for all religions."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/dangerous-narrative-union-minister-hardeep-puri-slams-rahul-gandhi-over-his-remarks-on-sikhs-757515"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;'Dangerous narrative': Union Minister Hardeep Puri slams Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on Sikhs</strong></a></p>

<p>Pannun took to&nbsp;social media and said&nbsp;that Gandhi validated SFJ's global Khalistan Referendum campaign.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>'Bold and pioneering'&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Labelling Gandhi's remarks as "bold and pioneering", Pannun said, "Rahul's statement on 'existential threat to Sikhs in India' is not only bold and pioneering but is also firmly grounded in the factual history of what Sikhs have been facing under successive regimes in India since 1947 and also corroborates SFJ's stance on the justification for Punjab Independence Referendum to establish Sikh homeland Khalistan."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Rahul Gandhi addresses the Indian diaspora in Dallas, attacks PM Modi &amp; RSS during US visit</strong></p>

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<p>The Congress MP was addressing the gathering of Indian Americans in the US, where he also alleged that the&nbsp;Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh&nbsp;(RSS) considered certain religions, languages, and communities as inferior to others.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He added that the fight in India is not about politics but about the rights of individuals to practice their religion freely.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a designated Khalistani terrorist has backed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his recent bold remarks on whether a Sikh would be allowed to wear a turban or kada in India.

Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a designated Khalistani terrorist has backed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his recent bold remarks on whether a Sikh would be allowed to wear a turban or kada in India. The co-founder of Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Pannun, said that "bold and pioneering" remarks by Gandhi, justify the demand for a separate Khalistani state. Rahul Gandhi's remarks Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, while speaking at an event in Herndon, Virginia in the United States, on Monday (Sep 9), said, "The fight (in India) is about whether a Sikh is going to be allowed to wear a turban...whether a Sikh will be allowed to wear a kada or go to the Gurudwara. That's what the fight is about, and it's not just for Sikhs, but for all religions." Also read: 'Dangerous narrative': Union Minister Hardeep Puri slams Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on Sikhs Pannun took to social media and said that Gandhi validated SFJ's global Khalistan Referendum campaign. 'Bold and pioneering' Labelling Gandhi's remarks as "bold and pioneering", Pannun said, "Rahul's statement on 'existential threat to Sikhs in India' is not only bold and pioneering but is also firmly grounded in the factual history of what Sikhs have been facing under successive regimes in India since 1947 and also corroborates SFJ's stance on the justification for Punjab Independence Referendum to establish Sikh homeland Khalistan." Watch | Rahul Gandhi addresses the Indian diaspora in Dallas, attacks PM Modi & RSS during US visit × The Congress MP was addressing the gathering of Indian Americans in the US, where he also alleged that the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) considered certain religions, languages, and communities as inferior to others. He added that the fight in India is not about politics but about the rights of individuals to practice their religion freely. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>In a new survey, Switzerland has been crowned as the world's best country for the third year in a row.&nbsp;</p>

<p>U.S. News &amp; World's report in its ‘Best Countries Ranking 2024’ has ranked 15 European countries in the top 25 spots, east and Southeast&nbsp;Asia in four spots, the Middle East in two spots and North America and Oceania in another two spots.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The rankings were done after taking the views of more than 17,000 people across the world who ranked the countries on categories like power, openness for business, cultural influence, adventure, agility, heritage, entrepreneurship and quality of life.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Switzerland stood at the top of the ranking. It has been clinching the first rank since 2017.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The report stated that it was "bolstered by notable performances in three of the heaviest-weighted subrankings: quality of life, entrepreneurship and social purpose."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Climbing up four spots, Japan took the number two spot in the rankings in the entrepreneurship and movers categories.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The United States was ranked in third place, two spots ahead of its previous ranking.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/philippines-plans-full-e-visa-service-for-indians-space-mou-with-isro-in-work-757213">Philippines plans full e-Visa service for Indians, space MoU with ISRO</a></p>

<p>In the category of power and agility, it was ranked number one, number two in entrepreneurship and number three in cultural influence.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The other top 10 countries were Canada, Australia, Sweden, Germany, the UK, New Zealand and Denmark.&nbsp;</p>

<p>From 11th to 25th position were ranked Norway, France, the Netherlands, Singapore, Italy, China, the UAE, South Korea, Spain, Finland, Austria, Iceland Belgium, Ireland and Qatar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At the bottom of the ranking were countries from Africa, the Middle East, Eastern Europe and South America.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What was the rank of India?</strong></h2>

<p>In this year's ranking, India grabbed the 33rd position, as it dropped three spots from its place on the list in 2023.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What about the warring countries?</strong></h2>

<p>Ukraine, which has been engaged in a brutal war with Russia for 30 months, was ranked the lowest in the world, at Number 80.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Israel and Hamas war pushed Tel Aviv down 10 places in comparison to last year's ranking.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Upscale travel soars among Americans&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>Speaking to U.S. News &amp; World, CEO and president of Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Clionadh Raleigh said, "Israel's standing on the world stage will be drastically affected by this conflict, but I hesitate to say it will be entirely negative."</p>

<p>"The reason being is that other rising powers and regional power-brokers are far less critical about how Israel has gone about this conflict and (I think) will seek to resuscitate their new, stronger relationship as soon as time allows," he added.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


In a new survey, Switzerland has been crowned as the world's best country for the third year in a row. U.S. News & World's report in its ‘Best Countries Ranking 2024’ has ranked 15 European countries in the top 25 spots, east and Southeast Asia in four spots, the Middle East in two spots and North America and Oceania in another two spots.

In a new survey, Switzerland has been crowned as the world's best country for the third year in a row. U.S. News & World's report in its ‘Best Countries Ranking 2024’ has ranked 15 European countries in the top 25 spots, east and Southeast Asia in four spots, the Middle East in two spots and North America and Oceania in another two spots. The rankings were done after taking the views of more than 17,000 people across the world who ranked the countries on categories like power, openness for business, cultural influence, adventure, agility, heritage, entrepreneurship and quality of life. Switzerland stood at the top of the ranking. It has been clinching the first rank since 2017. The report stated that it was "bolstered by notable performances in three of the heaviest-weighted subrankings: quality of life, entrepreneurship and social purpose." Climbing up four spots, Japan took the number two spot in the rankings in the entrepreneurship and movers categories. The United States was ranked in third place, two spots ahead of its previous ranking. Also Read: Philippines plans full e-Visa service for Indians, space MoU with ISRO In the category of power and agility, it was ranked number one, number two in entrepreneurship and number three in cultural influence. The other top 10 countries were Canada, Australia, Sweden, Germany, the UK, New Zealand and Denmark. From 11th to 25th position were ranked Norway, France, the Netherlands, Singapore, Italy, China, the UAE, South Korea, Spain, Finland, Austria, Iceland Belgium, Ireland and Qatar. At the bottom of the ranking were countries from Africa, the Middle East, Eastern Europe and South America. What was the rank of India? In this year's ranking, India grabbed the 33rd position, as it dropped three spots from its place on the list in 2023. What about the warring countries? Ukraine, which has been engaged in a brutal war with Russia for 30 months, was ranked the lowest in the world, at Number 80. The Israel and Hamas war pushed Tel Aviv down 10 places in comparison to last year's ranking. Watch: Upscale travel soars among Americans Speaking to U.S. News & World, CEO and president of Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Clionadh Raleigh said, "Israel's standing on the world stage will be drastically affected by this conflict, but I hesitate to say it will be entirely negative." "The reason being is that other rising powers and regional power-brokers are far less critical about how Israel has gone about this conflict and (I think) will seek to resuscitate their new, stronger relationship as soon as time allows," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

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