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<p>In the latest, rescuers in India have released the first&nbsp;images of the 40 trapped&nbsp;labourers inside the Uttarkashi tunnel, accompanied by a headcount.</p>

<p>North Korea has informed Japan about its intention to launch a satellite rocket into space from Wednesday (Nov 22) to Friday (Dec 1), directed towards the Yellow Sea and East China Sea, as reported by Japan's coast guard.</p>

<p>Adding complexity to the OpenAI saga, investors are contemplating legal action against the board following the unexpected dismissal of Sam Altman.</p>

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<p>Rescuers on Tuesday (Nov 21) released the first video of workers trapped inside the collapsed Silkyara tunnel in north Indian Uttarakhand. The workers have been trapped inside the tunnel for 10 days now.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The rescue authorities managed to capture images through an endoscopy camera, which came from New Delhi late on Monday evening. The camera was sent inside the tunnel through a six-inch pipe which was used to send food items a day earlier.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>North Korea has notified Japan that it plans to launch a rocket satellite into space between Wednesday (Nov 22) to Friday (Dec 1) in the direction of the Yellow Sea and East China Sea, said Japan's coast guard.</p>

<p>The latest development comes despite South Korea issuing a warning to Pyongyang to immediately halt its preparations to fire a spy satellite into space which would be Pyongyang's third attempt this year.</p>

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<p>Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels on Monday (Nov 20) released a chilling video of the hijacking of the cargo ship 'Galaxy Leader'.</p>

<p>The footage, which showed armed men landing on a ship's deck from a helicopter in the southern Red Sea and seizing it, was released by the movement's TV channel Al Masirah a day after the Iran-backed group seized the ship.</p>

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<p>Investors in OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, are considering suing&nbsp;the company's board following the removal of CEO Sam Altman. The abrupt decision has triggered fears of significant financial losses among investors who have poured hundreds of millions into OpenAI, a prominent player in the generative AI sector.</p>

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In the latest, rescuers in India have released the first images of the 40 trapped labourers inside the Uttarkashi tunnel, accompanied by a headcount. North Korea has informed Japan about its intention to launch a satellite rocket into space from Wednesday (Nov 22) to Friday (Dec 1), directed towards the Yellow Sea and East China Sea, as reported by Japan's coast guard.

In the latest, rescuers in India have released the first images of the 40 trapped labourers inside the Uttarkashi tunnel, accompanied by a headcount. North Korea has informed Japan about its intention to launch a satellite rocket into space from Wednesday (Nov 22) to Friday (Dec 1), directed towards the Yellow Sea and East China Sea, as reported by Japan's coast guard. Adding complexity to the OpenAI saga, investors are contemplating legal action against the board following the unexpected dismissal of Sam Altman. Click on the headlines to read more Uttarakhand tunnel rescue: Rescuers release first visuals of trapped workers taken via endoscopic camera Rescuers on Tuesday (Nov 21) released the first video of workers trapped inside the collapsed Silkyara tunnel in north Indian Uttarakhand. The workers have been trapped inside the tunnel for 10 days now. The rescue authorities managed to capture images through an endoscopy camera, which came from New Delhi late on Monday evening. The camera was sent inside the tunnel through a six-inch pipe which was used to send food items a day earlier. North Korea to launch satellite rocket between Nov 22 and Dec 1, says Japan North Korea has notified Japan that it plans to launch a rocket satellite into space between Wednesday (Nov 22) to Friday (Dec 1) in the direction of the Yellow Sea and East China Sea, said Japan's coast guard. The latest development comes despite South Korea issuing a warning to Pyongyang to immediately halt its preparations to fire a spy satellite into space which would be Pyongyang's third attempt this year. Houthi rebels release video of hijacking of 'Galaxy Leader' cargo ship Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels on Monday (Nov 20) released a chilling video of the hijacking of the cargo ship 'Galaxy Leader'. The footage, which showed armed men landing on a ship's deck from a helicopter in the southern Red Sea and seizing it, was released by the movement's TV channel Al Masirah a day after the Iran-backed group seized the ship. OpenAI investors consider suing board after sudden firing of Sam Altman Investors in OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, are considering suing the company's board following the removal of CEO Sam Altman. The abrupt decision has triggered fears of significant financial losses among investors who have poured hundreds of millions into OpenAI, a prominent player in the generative AI sector. Watch | India-Australia 2+2 ministerial dialogue: Bid to boost overall strategic cooperation

Morning brief: First visuals of trapped labourers in Uttarkashi tunnel out, OpenAI chaos continues, and more

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<p>Rescuers on Tuesday (Nov 21) released the first video of workers trapped inside the collapsed Silkyara tunnel in north Indian Uttarakhand. The workers have been trapped inside the tunnel for 10 days now.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The rescue authorities managed to capture images through an endoscopy camera, which came from New Delhi late on Monday evening. The camera was sent inside the tunnel through a six-inch pipe which was used to send food items a day earlier.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The rescue officials also spoke to some workers through Walkie Talkies or radio handsets.</p>

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<p>The footage showed the workers wearing yellow and white helmets, receiving food items sent to them through the pipeline and talking to each other. The rescue officials were also seen asking the workers to come in front of the camera so that authorities would get a fair idea of the exact status of the labourers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>An official asked them: "Aap camera ke paas walkie talkie pe aake baat karein (it loosely translates to English as: Come in front of the camera and talk to us through Walkie Talkie)."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The video from inside the cave emerged as a breakthrough for the rescue workers who are racing against time to save the labourers and also came as a big relief to the families of these workers.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch the video here:&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>The collapse occurred in an under-construction tunnel from Silkyara to Barkot due to a muck falling in the 60-metre stretch on the Silkyara side of the tunnel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Anshu Manish Khalkho, director of National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) had earlier said that cameras would be inserted through the pipeline to see how the workers were doing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>International Tunneling Expert, Arnold Dix said on Monday,&nbsp;"We are going to get those men out. Great work is being done here. Our whole team is here and we are going to find a solution and get them out. A lot of work is being done."&nbsp;</p>


Rescuers on Tuesday (Nov 21) released the first video of workers trapped inside the collapsed Silkyara tunnel in north Indian Uttarakhand. The workers have been trapped inside the tunnel for 10 days now.

Rescuers on Tuesday (Nov 21) released the first video of workers trapped inside the collapsed Silkyara tunnel in north Indian Uttarakhand. The workers have been trapped inside the tunnel for 10 days now. The rescue authorities managed to capture images through an endoscopy camera, which came from New Delhi late on Monday evening. The camera was sent inside the tunnel through a six-inch pipe which was used to send food items a day earlier. The rescue officials also spoke to some workers through Walkie Talkies or radio handsets. Also read: 'Himalayas are not Alps': Uttarkashi tunnel mishap is a reminder 'not to mess' with world's youngest mountains The footage showed the workers wearing yellow and white helmets, receiving food items sent to them through the pipeline and talking to each other. The rescue officials were also seen asking the workers to come in front of the camera so that authorities would get a fair idea of the exact status of the labourers. An official asked them: "Aap camera ke paas walkie talkie pe aake baat karein (it loosely translates to English as: Come in front of the camera and talk to us through Walkie Talkie)." The video from inside the cave emerged as a breakthrough for the rescue workers who are racing against time to save the labourers and also came as a big relief to the families of these workers. Watch the video here: #WATCH | Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) tunnel rescue | First visuals of the trapped workers emerge as the rescue team tries to establish contact with them. The endoscopic flexi camera reached the trapped workers. pic.twitter.com/5VBzSicR6A — ANI (@ANI) November 21, 2023 × Also read: NIA books Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun over threats to Air India passengers The collapse occurred in an under-construction tunnel from Silkyara to Barkot due to a muck falling in the 60-metre stretch on the Silkyara side of the tunnel. Anshu Manish Khalkho, director of National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) had earlier said that cameras would be inserted through the pipeline to see how the workers were doing. International Tunneling Expert, Arnold Dix said on Monday, "We are going to get those men out. Great work is being done here. Our whole team is here and we are going to find a solution and get them out. A lot of work is being done."

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<p>A major fire wreaked havoc at the Vishakhapatnam harbour, engulfing at least 25 fishing boats. Despite efforts by multiple fire engines, an Indian Navy vessel had to be deployed to bring the blaze under control. The estimated loss from this incident, where each boat cost nearly ₹15 lakh ($18K) stands within the range of ₹4-5 crores (around half a million dollars).</p>

<p>The fire originated late at night on a fishing boat, prompting authorities to detach and set it adrift to prevent the flames from spreading. Winds and water currents led the boat back to the jetty, igniting adjacent vessels.</p>

<p>The presence of diesel containers and gas cylinders on the boats exacerbated the inferno, resulting in the destruction of the entire jetty area.</p>

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<h2><strong>Suspected causes and investigation</strong></h2>

<p>Vishakhapatnam Police Commissioner Ravi Shankar revealed suspicions among fishermen that criminal elements might have intentionally set the boats ablaze.</p>

<p>Another theory suggests the fire may have been triggered during a party on one of the boats. The magnitude of the loss is exacerbated by the crucial role these boats play in the livelihoods of the local fishermen.</p>

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<p>Visuals show firefighters battling the flames while distressed fishermen witness the destruction of their livelihoods. Explosions in some boats, likely caused by the fire reaching fuel tanks, induced panic in the area.</p>

<p>Senior police officer Ananda Reddy confirmed that the fire erupted around 11:30 pm, with cylinders on the boats causing explosions, as reported by NDTV.&nbsp;Authorities urged residents to stay clear of the area due to safety concerns. No casualties have been reported, and an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the fire.</p>

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A major fire wreaked havoc at the Vishakhapatnam harbour, engulfing at least 25 fishing boats. Despite efforts by multiple fire engines, an Indian Navy vessel had to be deployed to bring the blaze under control.

A major fire wreaked havoc at the Vishakhapatnam harbour, engulfing at least 25 fishing boats. Despite efforts by multiple fire engines, an Indian Navy vessel had to be deployed to bring the blaze under control. The estimated loss from this incident, where each boat cost nearly ₹15 lakh ($18K) stands within the range of ₹4-5 crores (around half a million dollars). The fire originated late at night on a fishing boat, prompting authorities to detach and set it adrift to prevent the flames from spreading. Winds and water currents led the boat back to the jetty, igniting adjacent vessels. The presence of diesel containers and gas cylinders on the boats exacerbated the inferno, resulting in the destruction of the entire jetty area. Watch the video here: #WATCH | Andhra Pradesh: A massive fire broke out in Visakhapatnam fishing harbour. The fire that started with the first boat eventually spread to 40 boats. Several fire tenders reached the spot to control the fire. Police have registered a case and are investigating the matter.… pic.twitter.com/1ZYgiWInOz — ANI (@ANI) November 20, 2023 × Also read | UFO sighted in India? Manipur’s Imphal airport shut down after unusual activity Suspected causes and investigation Vishakhapatnam Police Commissioner Ravi Shankar revealed suspicions among fishermen that criminal elements might have intentionally set the boats ablaze. Another theory suggests the fire may have been triggered during a party on one of the boats. The magnitude of the loss is exacerbated by the crucial role these boats play in the livelihoods of the local fishermen. Also watch | India-Australia 2+2 Ministerial dialogue; Foreign & Defence ministers meet in New Delhi Visuals show firefighters battling the flames while distressed fishermen witness the destruction of their livelihoods. Explosions in some boats, likely caused by the fire reaching fuel tanks, induced panic in the area. Senior police officer Ananda Reddy confirmed that the fire erupted around 11:30 pm, with cylinders on the boats causing explosions, as reported by NDTV. Authorities urged residents to stay clear of the area due to safety concerns. No casualties have been reported, and an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the fire. (With inputs from agencies)

India: 25 boats engulfed by massive fire at Vishakhapatnam harbour, criminal angle suspected

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<p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt">A recent Meta GWI Beauty Report for 2023 has uncovered the dominance of Instagram Reels in shaping beauty purchases in India.</p>

<p>It was revealed that over 80 per cent consumers prefer buying beauty products online, with Meta’s Facebook and Instagram leading beauty product searches. 47 per cent of consumers discovered beauty products through Reels, resulting in one in three beauty consumers making purchases directly through Instagram Reels.</p>

<p>The report surveyed over 2,000 consumers aged 6-64 across 74 cities in June, and brought out the transformation in consumer behaviour in the beauty and personal care categories. The influence of online marketplaces, coupled with the emergence of new brands has fuelled the demand for beauty products, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.</p>

<p>The shift towards online purchases is significant, with 68 per cent of beauty buyers now preferring online transactions, marking a 15 per cent increase from pre-pandemic levels.</p>

<p>A Mint report cited Meghna Apparao, Director for Ecommerce and Retail for Meta in India, who emphasised the rapid growth of both beauty and fashion verticals on Meta platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. She highlighted the transformative impact of social media on the purchase experience, creating a pressing need for brands and marketers to engage with consumers differently, especially during festive and upcoming wedding seasons. Meta's reach is staggering, with around 3.14 billion people using at least one Meta app daily in September.</p>

<p>Bite-sized content on social media has become a powerful tool in influencing purchasing decisions globally, transforming the retail landscape. Additionally, the study highlights the growing interest in content created by influencers.</p>

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A recent Meta GWI Beauty Report for 2023 has uncovered the dominance of Instagram Reels in shaping beauty purchases in India. It was revealed that over 80 per cent consumers prefer buying beauty products online, with Meta’s Facebook and Instagram leading beauty product searches.

A recent Meta GWI Beauty Report for 2023 has uncovered the dominance of Instagram Reels in shaping beauty purchases in India. It was revealed that over 80 per cent consumers prefer buying beauty products online, with Meta’s Facebook and Instagram leading beauty product searches. 47 per cent of consumers discovered beauty products through Reels, resulting in one in three beauty consumers making purchases directly through Instagram Reels. The report surveyed over 2,000 consumers aged 6-64 across 74 cities in June, and brought out the transformation in consumer behaviour in the beauty and personal care categories. The influence of online marketplaces, coupled with the emergence of new brands has fuelled the demand for beauty products, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The shift towards online purchases is significant, with 68 per cent of beauty buyers now preferring online transactions, marking a 15 per cent increase from pre-pandemic levels. A Mint report cited Meghna Apparao, Director for Ecommerce and Retail for Meta in India, who emphasised the rapid growth of both beauty and fashion verticals on Meta platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. She highlighted the transformative impact of social media on the purchase experience, creating a pressing need for brands and marketers to engage with consumers differently, especially during festive and upcoming wedding seasons. Meta's reach is staggering, with around 3.14 billion people using at least one Meta app daily in September. Bite-sized content on social media has become a powerful tool in influencing purchasing decisions globally, transforming the retail landscape. Additionally, the study highlights the growing interest in content created by influencers. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>Mira Murati was briefly&nbsp;appointed as the interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of OpenAI soon after its co-founder Sam Altman was ousted from the company behind Artificial Intelligence-powered chatbot ChatGPT.</p>

<p>Murati was working as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at OpenAI but after Sam Altman was fired from his position as CEO on November 18, she&nbsp;was appointed as the interim CEO.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Murati was born in San Francisco in 1988, and was raised in America.</p>

<p>Previously, she held the position of senior product manager at Tesla, after having received her Bachelor of Engineering degree from The Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth.</p>

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<p>Mira also served as OpenAI's SVP of Research, Product, and Partnerships.</p>

<p>Earlier, in an interview with Time magazine, she expressed her concerns over the misuse of Artificial Intelligence.&nbsp;"AI can be misused, or it can be used by bad actors. So, then there are questions about how you govern the use of this technology globally. How do you govern the use of AI in a way that’s aligned with human values?," Mira Murati told the magazine.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>She also stressed that the company (OpenAI) will need help from different sources, including governments, regulators, and everyone else.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“But we're a small group of people and we need a tonne more inputs in this system and a lot more input that goes beyond the technologies—definitely regulators and governments and everyone else," Murati noted.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Is Mira Murati Indian?</strong></h2>

<p>Contrary to several reports in sections of media, Mira Murati is not Indian. She was born in Albania to Albanian parents, and&nbsp;educated in Canada.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Murati is a mechanical engineer by training who built a hybrid race car as an undergraduate student at Dartmouth College. Before joining&nbsp;OpenAI in 2018, she had&nbsp;worked at Tesla, where she played a key role in the development of the Model X car, and Leap Motion, a startup that developed a computing system to track hand and finger motions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Murati said that her work at Tesla exposed her to AI and inspired her to look for a job in that field. OpenAI hired her as its vice president of applied AI and partnerships.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What is ChatGPT?</strong></h2>

<p>The AI chatbot ChatGPT was created by San Francisco-based OpenAI, a startup that does AI research. The application&nbsp;was made available in November 2022. It is able to converse about anything from history to philosophy, produce lyrics, and provide changes to computer programme code.</p>

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<p>It is trained on a sizable collection of articles, websites, and social media postings in addition to real-time talks, mostly in English, with human contractors employed by OpenAI. It picks up on the writing's syntax and organisation and learns to reflect commonly used expressions. The chatbot's correctness isn't always reliable because its sources aren't fact-checked and it depends on user input to get better.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Mira Murati was briefly appointed as the interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of OpenAI soon after its co-founder Sam Altman was ousted from the company behind Artificial Intelligence-powered chatbot ChatGPT.

Mira Murati was briefly appointed as the interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of OpenAI soon after its co-founder Sam Altman was ousted from the company behind Artificial Intelligence-powered chatbot ChatGPT. Murati was working as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at OpenAI but after Sam Altman was fired from his position as CEO on November 18, she was appointed as the interim CEO. Murati was born in San Francisco in 1988, and was raised in America. Previously, she held the position of senior product manager at Tesla, after having received her Bachelor of Engineering degree from The Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth. Also Read | US roars back at China and North Korea, conducts test launch of ICBM Mira also served as OpenAI's SVP of Research, Product, and Partnerships. Earlier, in an interview with Time magazine, she expressed her concerns over the misuse of Artificial Intelligence. "AI can be misused, or it can be used by bad actors. So, then there are questions about how you govern the use of this technology globally. How do you govern the use of AI in a way that’s aligned with human values?," Mira Murati told the magazine. Also Read | Exclusive: Journalist who rescued minor domestic help in India's Gurgaon relives horror of abuse She also stressed that the company (OpenAI) will need help from different sources, including governments, regulators, and everyone else. “But we're a small group of people and we need a tonne more inputs in this system and a lot more input that goes beyond the technologies—definitely regulators and governments and everyone else," Murati noted. Is Mira Murati Indian? Contrary to several reports in sections of media, Mira Murati is not Indian. She was born in Albania to Albanian parents, and educated in Canada. Murati is a mechanical engineer by training who built a hybrid race car as an undergraduate student at Dartmouth College. Before joining OpenAI in 2018, she had worked at Tesla, where she played a key role in the development of the Model X car, and Leap Motion, a startup that developed a computing system to track hand and finger motions. Murati said that her work at Tesla exposed her to AI and inspired her to look for a job in that field. OpenAI hired her as its vice president of applied AI and partnerships. What is ChatGPT? The AI chatbot ChatGPT was created by San Francisco-based OpenAI, a startup that does AI research. The application was made available in November 2022. It is able to converse about anything from history to philosophy, produce lyrics, and provide changes to computer programme code. Watch | Gravitas: Did Turkiye misuse Earthquake tax? It is trained on a sizable collection of articles, websites, and social media postings in addition to real-time talks, mostly in English, with human contractors employed by OpenAI. It picks up on the writing's syntax and organisation and learns to reflect commonly used expressions. The chatbot's correctness isn't always reliable because its sources aren't fact-checked and it depends on user input to get better. (With inputs from agencies)

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Shah Rukh Khan penned a note for the team India after losing the World Cup 2023 final match against Australia. Shah Rukh was among the many who witnessed the match at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. He was joined by wife Gauri Khan and their kids, Suhana Khan and Aryan Khan.

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The richest 1% of humanity is responsible for more carbon emissions than the poorest 66%, a report says. Watch the video to know more.

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Australia Deputy Prime minister & Defence minister Richard Marles has termed India as the center of "global cricket" even as he pointed that the game is "emblematic of the relationship".

Australia's Deputy PM Richard Marles points to increased defence, cricket ties with India

<p>Dead bodies of a couple, suspected to be of Russian origin, were discovered near a small pond close to the sacred town of Manikaran in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, media reports said citing a Friday (Nov 17) police statement.</p>

<p>The bodies, found in Kullu district on Thursday (Nov 16), exhibited signs of injuries, prompting the authorities to consider the possibility of both suicide and murder.</p>

<p>The unidentified man and woman, both in their twenties, were found unclothed. Belongings discovered in close proximity led the police to speculate that the victims might be of Russian nationality.</p>

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<p>The grim discovery was made within the vicinity of Tagri, near the Parvati river, approximately two kilometres from Manikaran. The woman's naked body was found inside a hot spring pool, while the man's body was discovered outside the pool.</p>

<h2><strong>Injuries seen on bodies&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>ASP Sanjeev Chauhan informed PTI news agency that the man had cut marks on his hand and neck, while the woman exhibited injury marks on her hand.</p>

<p>Although the injuries were not immediately fatal, the exact cause of death remains undetermined, media reports said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>A blade, a mobile phone, various personal belongings, and drugs were also recovered from the scene, according to Chauhan.</p>

<p>While the preliminary assessment leans towards suicide, the police are awaiting the postmortem report for a conclusive determination.</p>

<p>The bodies were sent to a regional hospital in Kullu, subsequently referred to the medical college in Mandi.</p>

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<p>The victims, with swollen faces making identification challenging, are yet to be identified.</p>

<p>The police have summoned a forensic team to conduct further investigations at the site, and inquiries are being made at local hotels, homestays, and accommodations to gather additional information about the deceased couple.</p>

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Dead bodies of a couple, suspected to be of Russian origin, were discovered near a small pond close to the sacred town of Manikaran in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, media reports said citing a Friday (Nov 17) police statement.

Dead bodies of a couple, suspected to be of Russian origin, were discovered near a small pond close to the sacred town of Manikaran in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, media reports said citing a Friday (Nov 17) police statement. The bodies, found in Kullu district on Thursday (Nov 16), exhibited signs of injuries, prompting the authorities to consider the possibility of both suicide and murder. The unidentified man and woman, both in their twenties, were found unclothed. Belongings discovered in close proximity led the police to speculate that the victims might be of Russian nationality. Also Read | G20 raised India's profile as voice of Global South, IMEC has potential: Finnish envoy to WION The grim discovery was made within the vicinity of Tagri, near the Parvati river, approximately two kilometres from Manikaran. The woman's naked body was found inside a hot spring pool, while the man's body was discovered outside the pool. Injuries seen on bodies ASP Sanjeev Chauhan informed PTI news agency that the man had cut marks on his hand and neck, while the woman exhibited injury marks on her hand. Although the injuries were not immediately fatal, the exact cause of death remains undetermined, media reports said. Also Read | Five countries request for war crimes investigation in Palestinian territories A blade, a mobile phone, various personal belongings, and drugs were also recovered from the scene, according to Chauhan. While the preliminary assessment leans towards suicide, the police are awaiting the postmortem report for a conclusive determination. The bodies were sent to a regional hospital in Kullu, subsequently referred to the medical college in Mandi. Watch | Israeli ex-PM claims Hamas Command Centre is in South Gaza's Khan Younis × The victims, with swollen faces making identification challenging, are yet to be identified. The police have summoned a forensic team to conduct further investigations at the site, and inquiries are being made at local hotels, homestays, and accommodations to gather additional information about the deceased couple. (With inputs from agencies)

Naked corpses of Russian couple found in India's Himachal Pradesh, probe on

It's a big day in Indian cricket even if it has seen many good days over the last decade. The wait for a global title has been long on Sunday Rohit Sharma and his team have the chance to add more Sheen to an unprecedented campaign when they take on record five-time world champions Australia in the World Cup final.

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Former New Zealand skipper Ross Taylor in an exclusive interview to WION believes India are the favourites to lift the ODI World Cup title on Sunday, but the Men in Blue should not take record five-time champions Australia Australia lightly. Wion's Senior Correspondent Sidharth MP caught with the Kiwi legend in Chennai ahead of the title clash.

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The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in collaboration with Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India is organising the second edition of the CII India Nordic Baltic Business Conclave from 22-23 November 2023 at Sushma Swaraj Bhavan, New Delhi. WION's Siddhant Sibbal hosts a special panel discussion with the diplomatic representatives of the Nordic and Baltic nations and gets you an inside view of what's ahead in the second edition of this conclave.

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The newly elected government in Maldives has asked India to withdraw its troops stationed on the country's soil. President Mohamed Muiz made this request after winning a tightly contested presidential polls held in September. President Mohamed Muiz met Indian Union Minister Kiran Rijiju in Mali and as per sources Muiz brought up the issue of Indian military personnel who are currently stationed in Maldives during the talks.

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It's a race against time in India's Northern State of Uttarakhand where a rescue mission is underway that has been suspended for a while.

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<p>Amid the war between Israel and Hamas, India sent a second batch of aid on Sunday (Nov 19) for Palestinians in Gaza who are caught in the crossfire. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar shared a post on X social media platform on the development and wrote, "We continue to deliver humanitarian assistance to the people of Palestine."</p>

<p>The second aid shipment comprised of 32 tonnes and was transported by the Indian Air Force's C17 aircraft to Egypt's El-Arish Airport, situated approximately 45 kilometres from the Rafah crossing on Egypt’s border with the Gaza Strip. "Second Indian Air Force C17 aircraft carrying 32 tonnes of aid departs for the El-Arish Airport in Egypt," Jaishankar added in the post.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India had previously extended support to Palestine by sending the first batch of aid, including medical and disaster relief, on October 22. The Indian Air Force played a pivotal role in this delivery, dispatching nearly 6.5 tonnes of medical aid and 32 tonnes of disaster relief materials on an IAF C-17 flight.</p>

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<p>At the time, Palestinian envoy Adnan Abu Al-Haija thanked the Indian government for the timely assistance.</p>

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<p>The Rafah crossing, vital for travel and transportation of goods, remains a crucial entry point for humanitarian aid into Gaza, although it has faced operational challenges since the onset of the war.</p>

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<h2><strong>Israel's offensive and Gaza's humanitarian crisis</strong></h2>

<p>Israel has escalated its offensive on Gaza, aiming to eliminate Hamas and end its control over the besieged region. Civilians in Gaza are seeking refuge inside UN-run schools to protect themselves from air raids.</p>

<p>Israel's intensified actions come after a Hamas attack on October 7, during which the militant group killed 1,200 people and took 240 hostages, according to Israeli reports.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The situation remains dire, with the humanitarian crisis deepening amid the ongoing hostilities. Authorities in the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip reported a death toll of 12,300, including 5,000 children.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

<p><em><strong>Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.</strong></em></p>


Amid the war between Israel and Hamas, India sent a second batch of aid on Sunday (Nov 19) for Palestinians in Gaza who are caught in the crossfire. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar shared a post on X social media platform on the development and wrote, "We continue to deliver humanitarian assistance to the people of Palestine.

Amid the war between Israel and Hamas, India sent a second batch of aid on Sunday (Nov 19) for Palestinians in Gaza who are caught in the crossfire. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar shared a post on X social media platform on the development and wrote, "We continue to deliver humanitarian assistance to the people of Palestine." The second aid shipment comprised of 32 tonnes and was transported by the Indian Air Force's C17 aircraft to Egypt's El-Arish Airport, situated approximately 45 kilometres from the Rafah crossing on Egypt’s border with the Gaza Strip. "Second Indian Air Force C17 aircraft carrying 32 tonnes of aid departs for the El-Arish Airport in Egypt," Jaishankar added in the post. India had previously extended support to Palestine by sending the first batch of aid, including medical and disaster relief, on October 22. The Indian Air Force played a pivotal role in this delivery, dispatching nearly 6.5 tonnes of medical aid and 32 tonnes of disaster relief materials on an IAF C-17 flight. Also Read | Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Efforts underway to save 41 workers stuck, will take 4-5 days, says official At the time, Palestinian envoy Adnan Abu Al-Haija thanked the Indian government for the timely assistance. In an exclusive conversation with WION, he stressed the urgent need for medicine and relief in Gaza, which has faced severe shortages of essential supplies like food, water, medicine, oxygen, and petrol. Also Read | India, Maldives to discuss 'solutions' for Indian military assets presence The Rafah crossing, vital for travel and transportation of goods, remains a crucial entry point for humanitarian aid into Gaza, although it has faced operational challenges since the onset of the war. Watch | Israel-Palestine war | Netanyahu: Israel abides by the laws of war × Israel's offensive and Gaza's humanitarian crisis Israel has escalated its offensive on Gaza, aiming to eliminate Hamas and end its control over the besieged region. Civilians in Gaza are seeking refuge inside UN-run schools to protect themselves from air raids. Israel's intensified actions come after a Hamas attack on October 7, during which the militant group killed 1,200 people and took 240 hostages, according to Israeli reports. The situation remains dire, with the humanitarian crisis deepening amid the ongoing hostilities. Authorities in the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip reported a death toll of 12,300, including 5,000 children. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

India sends 2nd batch of aid for Palestinians caught in crossfire amid Israel-Hamas war

Panel Discussion of the 2nd CII India Nordic Baltic Business Conclave

<p>On November 17, India hosted the second ‘Voice of the Global South Summit’ (VOGSS) in the virtual format. The first summit was held on 12–13 January 2023. Two summits within a year to advance the cause of developing nations and the announcement to convene another summit later to discuss issues relating to Artificial Intelligence and its impact on the Global South are clearly indicative of the creation of a new institutional platform for sustaining solidarity in the developing world. This is also an indicator of India asserting its leadership of a large and important grouping. How has Indian diplomacy performed so far in this regard and how it might address this complex phenomenon in the next two years will be watched with widespread interest.</p>

<h2><strong>From Global South to first summit</strong></h2>

<p>International relations experts are quite used to depicting the world as divided into certain camps or categories. The Cold War threw up the polarization between the West and the East, terming the rest of the world as the ‘Non-aligned’. The ‘Third World’ was used in the past to club together all developing countries. The Group of 77 (G77) was a more neutral and acceptable phrase to describe countries on the path of development, which advocated both North-South and South-South cooperation.</p>

<p>The term ‘global South’ was first used by Carl Oglesky, a leftist American author and political activist in 1969, which gathered currency in the later decades. Through his famous 1980 report entitled ‘North-South: A Programme for Survival’, former West German Chancellor Willy Brandt invented the ‘Brandt Line’ that divided the world roughly at the latitude of 30 degrees North, placing North America, Europe, Japan, and Australia in the North and showing the southern part of the hemisphere as the South.</p>

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<p>India, a leading light in both the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and the G77, has always been perceived as an important pillar of the South. In contrast, China was neither a member of NAM nor of G77, though it worked as a partner of the latter, thus terming the grouping as ‘G77 and China’. Conscious of the reduced relevance of NAM in the post-Cold War era and disenchanted with the non-performing G77, India has created a new and innovative pathway suitable for the needs of the 21st century. The opportunity to host the G20 summit was the trigger for India to craft the new platform. It is designed to help the Global South address current geopolitical and economic challenges more effectively. While defining the Global South, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar observed, “Those who are really Global South know they are Global South.”</p>

<p>The first VOGSS was quite a success, once the initial question as to which countries should be invited was resolved neatly. For obvious reasons, China could not be included but this exclusion required a touch of diplomacy. Therefore, no member nations of the G20 were part of the first Global South summit. This meant excluding close partners like Indonesia, Brazil, and South Africa too, but India has been in close touch with them through the medium of the G20 Troika.</p>

<p>The simple purpose of the January summit for India was to ascertain key concerns and needs of developing countries that could be taken up and pursued by the G20 President during its tenure from December 2022 to November 2023. The participation of 125 countries in this summit was the validation of India's decision to convene the summit. The inclusive programme and the opportunity for a sizeable number of leaders and ministers to articulate their views received considerable appreciation. The most tangible outcome was that the host obtained rich inputs that later moulded the G20 agenda.</p>

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<h2><strong>The second summit</strong></h2>

<p>The second VOGSS was structured in the same pattern as the first summit. It comprised an opening and a closing session attended by the leaders, whereas eight ministerial sessions were held where participants were minister of foreign affairs (two sessions), finance, education, environment, energy, health, and commerce. The specific theme of the inaugural session was ‘Together, for Everyone’s Growth, with Everyone’s Trust’, and for the concluding session, it was ‘Global South: Together for One Future.’</p>

<p>The essential purpose of the second summit was twofold: to apprise high-level representatives of the Global South of the deliberations and outcomes of the G20 summit hosted and presided over by India, and to ensure that momentum is sustained, with the support of developing countries, for optimal implementation of the G20 decisions. Prime Minister Narendra Modi underlined that the Global South priorities were fully reflected in the G20 summit outcomes. “Geographically the Global South has always existed, but it is getting a voice for the first time, and this is because of the joint efforts,” he noted adding, “We are more than 100 countries but our priorities are similar.” He was clear that the message from the Global South was that “it wants its autonomy.”</p>

<p>At a special media briefing, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra provided details about the issues discussed, the reactions of foreign participants, and the summit’s outcomes. He conveyed that New Delhi was well on its way to implementing various initiatives that PM Modi had announced at the January summit. In particular, Modi inaugurated the Global South Center of Excellence, to be called ‘DAKSHIN’, an acronym for Development and Knowledge Sharing Initiative. It will serve as a think tank and a repository of knowledge and development initiatives that promotes greater collaboration among developing nations.</p>

<p>Ministerial sessions, it was disclosed, went into a deep dive on a whole gamut of India's G20 priorities ranging from Sustainable Development Goals, energy transition, climate action finance, digital transformation, debt relief, women-led development, counter-terrorism, and reform of international financial institutions as well as the UN Security Council. The mood in the conference rooms was imbued with an expression of “gratitude to Prime Minister Modi’s leadership here.” Specifically, the admission of the African Union (AU) as a member of G20 was widely lauded by the participants.</p>

<h2><strong>Assessment</strong></h2>

<p>Several observations are in order here. First, the Global South orientation of the G20 summit was fully noted at the VOGSS summit. Perhaps over 50% of the content of the G20 New Delhi Leaders Declaration (NDLD) is related exclusively to the needs of the Global South. Second, there was recognition that the success in securing a seat for the AU in G20 demonstrated that global groupings can be persuaded to respond to the changing global realities in an inclusive fashion, as Foreign Secretary Kwatra put it. Third, participants seemed clear that resolving global challenges required not confrontation but a mix of cooperation, consultation, and coordination.</p>

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<p>Minister Jaishankar referred to India's conviction that “the success of our G20 Presidency is the success of the Global South.” But this mission will be truly accomplished when the implementation of G20 decisions gets underway and picks up momentum. For this, the Global South nations were urged “to keep our collective voices robust.”</p>

<p>For India, the next challenge, as a leader of the Global South, is to ensure maximum coordination with Brazil and South Africa as the next two presidents of G20. Through close engagement, deft diplomacy, and while respecting the sensitivities of its G20 successors, India can continue serving the cause of the Global South constructively.</p>

<p><strong><em>(Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.)</em></strong></p>

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On November 17, India hosted the second ‘Voice of the Global South Summit’ (VOGSS) in the virtual format. The first summit was held on 12–13 January 2023. Two summits within a year to advance the cause of developing nations and the announcement to convene another summit later to discuss issues relating to Artificial Intelligence and its impact on the Global South are clearly indicative of the creation of a new institutional platform for sustaining solidarity in the developing world.

On November 17, India hosted the second ‘Voice of the Global South Summit’ (VOGSS) in the virtual format. The first summit was held on 12–13 January 2023. Two summits within a year to advance the cause of developing nations and the announcement to convene another summit later to discuss issues relating to Artificial Intelligence and its impact on the Global South are clearly indicative of the creation of a new institutional platform for sustaining solidarity in the developing world. This is also an indicator of India asserting its leadership of a large and important grouping. How has Indian diplomacy performed so far in this regard and how it might address this complex phenomenon in the next two years will be watched with widespread interest. From Global South to first summit International relations experts are quite used to depicting the world as divided into certain camps or categories. The Cold War threw up the polarization between the West and the East, terming the rest of the world as the ‘Non-aligned’. The ‘Third World’ was used in the past to club together all developing countries. The Group of 77 (G77) was a more neutral and acceptable phrase to describe countries on the path of development, which advocated both North-South and South-South cooperation. The term ‘global South’ was first used by Carl Oglesky, a leftist American author and political activist in 1969, which gathered currency in the later decades. Through his famous 1980 report entitled ‘North-South: A Programme for Survival’, former West German Chancellor Willy Brandt invented the ‘Brandt Line’ that divided the world roughly at the latitude of 30 degrees North, placing North America, Europe, Japan, and Australia in the North and showing the southern part of the hemisphere as the South. Also read | G20 raised India's profile as voice of Global South, IMEC has potential: Finnish envoy to WION India, a leading light in both the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and the G77, has always been perceived as an important pillar of the South. In contrast, China was neither a member of NAM nor of G77, though it worked as a partner of the latter, thus terming the grouping as ‘G77 and China’. Conscious of the reduced relevance of NAM in the post-Cold War era and disenchanted with the non-performing G77, India has created a new and innovative pathway suitable for the needs of the 21st century. The opportunity to host the G20 summit was the trigger for India to craft the new platform. It is designed to help the Global South address current geopolitical and economic challenges more effectively. While defining the Global South, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar observed, “Those who are really Global South know they are Global South.” The first VOGSS was quite a success, once the initial question as to which countries should be invited was resolved neatly. For obvious reasons, China could not be included but this exclusion required a touch of diplomacy. Therefore, no member nations of the G20 were part of the first Global South summit. This meant excluding close partners like Indonesia, Brazil, and South Africa too, but India has been in close touch with them through the medium of the G20 Troika. The simple purpose of the January summit for India was to ascertain key concerns and needs of developing countries that could be taken up and pursued by the G20 President during its tenure from December 2022 to November 2023. The participation of 125 countries in this summit was the validation of India's decision to convene the summit. The inclusive programme and the opportunity for a sizeable number of leaders and ministers to articulate their views received considerable appreciation. The most tangible outcome was that the host obtained rich inputs that later moulded the G20 agenda. Also read | Global South needs a reality check: Concept is the same but the context is not The second summit The second VOGSS was structured in the same pattern as the first summit. It comprised an opening and a closing session attended by the leaders, whereas eight ministerial sessions were held where participants were minister of foreign affairs (two sessions), finance, education, environment, energy, health, and commerce. The specific theme of the inaugural session was ‘Together, for Everyone’s Growth, with Everyone’s Trust’, and for the concluding session, it was ‘Global South: Together for One Future.’ The essential purpose of the second summit was twofold: to apprise high-level representatives of the Global South of the deliberations and outcomes of the G20 summit hosted and presided over by India, and to ensure that momentum is sustained, with the support of developing countries, for optimal implementation of the G20 decisions. Prime Minister Narendra Modi underlined that the Global South priorities were fully reflected in the G20 summit outcomes. “Geographically the Global South has always existed, but it is getting a voice for the first time, and this is because of the joint efforts,” he noted adding, “We are more than 100 countries but our priorities are similar.” He was clear that the message from the Global South was that “it wants its autonomy.” At a special media briefing, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra provided details about the issues discussed, the reactions of foreign participants, and the summit’s outcomes. He conveyed that New Delhi was well on its way to implementing various initiatives that PM Modi had announced at the January summit. In particular, Modi inaugurated the Global South Center of Excellence, to be called ‘DAKSHIN’, an acronym for Development and Knowledge Sharing Initiative. It will serve as a think tank and a repository of knowledge and development initiatives that promotes greater collaboration among developing nations. Ministerial sessions, it was disclosed, went into a deep dive on a whole gamut of India's G20 priorities ranging from Sustainable Development Goals, energy transition, climate action finance, digital transformation, debt relief, women-led development, counter-terrorism, and reform of international financial institutions as well as the UN Security Council. The mood in the conference rooms was imbued with an expression of “gratitude to Prime Minister Modi’s leadership here.” Specifically, the admission of the African Union (AU) as a member of G20 was widely lauded by the participants. Assessment Several observations are in order here. First, the Global South orientation of the G20 summit was fully noted at the VOGSS summit. Perhaps over 50% of the content of the G20 New Delhi Leaders Declaration (NDLD) is related exclusively to the needs of the Global South. Second, there was recognition that the success in securing a seat for the AU in G20 demonstrated that global groupings can be persuaded to respond to the changing global realities in an inclusive fashion, as Foreign Secretary Kwatra put it. Third, participants seemed clear that resolving global challenges required not confrontation but a mix of cooperation, consultation, and coordination. Minister Jaishankar referred to India's conviction that “the success of our G20 Presidency is the success of the Global South.” But this mission will be truly accomplished when the implementation of G20 decisions gets underway and picks up momentum. For this, the Global South nations were urged “to keep our collective voices robust.” For India, the next challenge, as a leader of the Global South, is to ensure maximum coordination with Brazil and South Africa as the next two presidents of G20. Through close engagement, deft diplomacy, and while respecting the sensitivities of its G20 successors, India can continue serving the cause of the Global South constructively. (Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.)

Second Global South Summit: A holistic assessment

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