Asia Cup 2023: The 16th edition of Asia Cup starts on August 30. It is co-hosted by Sri Lanka and Pakistan. The Asian cricket tournament traces its origin all the way back to 1984 in the ODI format.

Asia Cup 2023: The 16th edition of Asia Cup starts on August 30. It is co-hosted by Sri Lanka and Pakistan. The Asian cricket tournament traces its origin all the way back to 1984 in the ODI format. The current edition will be played in an ODI (50-over) format. A total of six teams are participating. The teams are divided into two groups. The fifth match was played on August 04 between India and Nepal at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Sri Lanka. Nepal faced a humble defeat from India as they lost the match by 10 wickets. Here are all the updates on the ongoing Asia Cup 2023 tournament: Asia Cup 2023: Match Format The tournament kicked off on August 30 with two groups of three teams playing against each other in round-robin style. The top 2 teams from each group will qualify for the Super Four stage and play a round-robin series again. The top two teams from the Super Four will play in the final against each other on September 17 in Colombo. Asia Cup 2023: Groups: Group A India Pakistan Nepal Group B Afghanistan Bangladesh Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2023: Venues The cricket tournament is co-hosted by Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The matches will be played across four venues in Multan and Lahore in Pakistan and Kandy and Colombo in Sri Lanka. 1. Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan 2. Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore 3. Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy 4. R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo The group stage of the tournament will be played from August 30 to September 5. Three of these games will be played in Pakistan and the rest in Sri Lanka. The Super Four stage will be played from September 6 to September 15, with five matches scheduled to be played in Sri Lanka and one in Pakistan. The final match of Asia Cup 2023 will be held on September 17 at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Asia Cup 2023: Full Squads Afghanistan squad: Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Riaz Hassan, Rahmat Shah, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Ikram Alikhil, Rashid Khan, Gulbadin Naib, Karim Janat, Abdul Rahman, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Suliman Safi, Fazalhaq Farooqi Bangladesh squad: Shakib Al Hasan (c), Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, Afif Hossain Dhrubo, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Nasum Ahmed, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Naim Sheikh, Shamim Hossain, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Tanzim Hasan Sakib India squad: Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya (vc), Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Sanju Samson (travelling reserve) Nepal squad: Rohit Paudel (c), Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh, Bhim Sharki, Kushal Malla, Aarif Sheikh, Dipendra Singh Airee, Gulshan Jha, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Sandeep Lamichhane, Lalit Rajbanshi, Pratish GC, Mousom Dhakal, Sundeep Jora, Kishore Mahato, Arjun Saud Pakistan squad: Babar Azam (c), Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Salman Ali Agha, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Haris, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Faheem Ashraf, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir (travelling reserve) Sri Lanka: Dasun Shanaka (c), Pathum Nissanaka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Janith Perera, Kusal Mendis (vc), Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Matheesha Pathirana, Kasun Rajitha, Dushan Hemantha, Binura Fernando, Pramod Madushan. Asia Cup 2023 fixtures DATE Group Stage Venue 30-Aug Pakistan vs Nepal Multan, PAK 31-Aug Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Kandy, SL 02-Sep Pakistan vs India Kandy, SL 03-Sep Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Lahore, PAK 04-Sep India vs Nepal Kandy, SL 05-Sep Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka Lahore, PAK Super 4s 06-Sep A1 vs B2 Lahore, PAK 09-Sep B1 vs B2 Colombo, Sl 10-Sep A1 vs A2 Colombo, Sl 12-Sep A2 vs B1 Colombo, Sl 14-Sep A1 vs B1 Colombo, Sl 15-Sep A2 vs B2 Colombo, Sl 17-Sep FINAL Colombo, Sl Where to watch the Asia Cup 2023 live in India The broadcasting rights for Asia Cup 2023 are purchased by Star Sports for television. The match shall be available on the following channels: Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 Hindi HD, Star Sports 1 Tamil SD + HD, Star Sports 1 Telugu SD+HD, Star Sports 1 Kannada Where to livestream Asia Cup 2023 for free To livestream the match, visit the Disney+Hotstar platform. Here is the list of live streaming and broadcasting details in other countries: Pakistan: PTV Sports and Ten Sports Bangladesh: Gazi TV United Kingdom: TNT Sports app Australia: Fox Sports and FOXTel app South Africa: SuperSport Asia Cup 2023 updated points table: Asia Cup 2023 Points Table Group A Pos Team M W L T N/R PT NRR 1 Pakistan 2 1 0 0 1 3 4.760 2 India 2 1 0 0 1 3 1.028 3 Nepal 2 0 2 0 0 0 -3.572 Asia Cup 2023 Point Table Group B Pos Team M W L T N/R PT NRR 1 Sri Lanka 1 1 0 0 0 2 0.951 2 Bangladesh 2 1 1 0 0 2 0.373 3 Afghanistan 1 0 1 0 0 0 -1.780 (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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<p>Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag on Tuesday (September 5) called for adding 'Bharat' to Team India's ODI World Cup Jersey. Sehwag took to his official account on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, to request BCCI secretary Jay Shah to implement the changes ahead of the mega event, which is to be held in India from October 5 to November 19.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sehwag wrote on X, "Team India nahin #TeamBharat. (Not Team India, this is Team Bharat). This World Cup as we cheer for Kohli, Rohit, Bumrah, Jaddu, may we have Bharat in our hearts and the players wear jersey which has “Bharat” @JayShah. <strong>Here's the post:&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Team India nahin <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamBharat?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamBharat</a>.<br />
This World Cup as we cheer for Kohli , Rohit , Bumrah, Jaddu , may we have Bharat in our hearts and the players wear jersey which has “Bharat” <a href="https://twitter.com/JayShah?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JayShah</a> . <a href="https://t.co/LWQjjTB98Z">https://t.co/LWQjjTB98Z</a></p>
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<p>He further stated, “In the 1996 World Cup, Netherlands came to play in the World cup in Bharat as Holland. In 2003 when we met them, they were the Netherlands and continue to be so. Burma have changed the name given by the British back to Myanmar. And many others have gone back to their original name."</p>

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<p>“I have always believed a name should be one which instills pride in us. We are Bhartiyas, India is a name given by the British and it has been long overdue to get our original name ‘Bharat’ back officially. I urge the @BCCI @JayShah to ensure that this World Cup our players have Bharat on our chest,” Sehwag added.</p>

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We are Bhartiyas ,India is a name given by the British &amp; it has been long overdue to get our original name ‘Bharat’ back officially. I urge the <a href="https://twitter.com/BCCI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BCCI</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/JayShah?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JayShah</a> to ensure that this World Cup our players have… <a href="https://t.co/R4Tbi9AQgA">https://t.co/R4Tbi9AQgA</a></p>
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<p>On Tuesday, BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar announced <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bcci-announces-indias-15-man-squad-for-2023-odi-world-cup-kl-rahul-makes-the-cut-632522">India's 15-man squad</a> for the upcoming ODI World Cup, which kicks off in India early next month. The Rohit Sharma-led Men in Blue have primarily stuck with their Asia Cup squad, dropping Prasidh Krishna, Tilak Varma and reserve player Sanju Samson. They will open their campaign in the forthcoming ICC event versus Australia on October 8 in Chennai.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>It is to be noted that top Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma hinted that the official name 'Republic of India' is set to undergo a change. "REPUBLIC OF BHARAT - happy and proud that our civilisation is marching ahead boldly towards AMRIT KAAL," Sarma wrote on X. Since then, the voices have been increasing to rename India as Bharat.</p>

<p>As per Article 1 of the Indian Constitution, it declares that 'India, that is Bharat' is a 'Union of States'. Further, the inaugural article of India's constitution defines India's territory as well as its nomenclature-related aspects.</p>

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Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag on Tuesday (September 5) called for adding 'Bharat' to Team India's ODI World Cup Jersey. Sehwag took to his official account on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, to request BCCI secretary Jay Shah to implement the changes ahead of the mega event, which is to be held in India from October 5 to November 19.

Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag on Tuesday (September 5) called for adding 'Bharat' to Team India's ODI World Cup Jersey. Sehwag took to his official account on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, to request BCCI secretary Jay Shah to implement the changes ahead of the mega event, which is to be held in India from October 5 to November 19. Sehwag wrote on X, "Team India nahin #TeamBharat. (Not Team India, this is Team Bharat). This World Cup as we cheer for Kohli, Rohit, Bumrah, Jaddu, may we have Bharat in our hearts and the players wear jersey which has “Bharat” @JayShah. Here's the post: Team India nahin #TeamBharat. This World Cup as we cheer for Kohli , Rohit , Bumrah, Jaddu , may we have Bharat in our hearts and the players wear jersey which has “Bharat” @JayShah . https://t.co/LWQjjTB98Z — Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) September 5, 2023 × He further stated, “In the 1996 World Cup, Netherlands came to play in the World cup in Bharat as Holland. In 2003 when we met them, they were the Netherlands and continue to be so. Burma have changed the name given by the British back to Myanmar. And many others have gone back to their original name." In the 1996 World Cup ,Netherlands came to play in the World cup in Bharat as Holland. In 2003 when we met them, they were the Netherlands & continue to be so. Burma have changed the name given by the British back to Myanmar. And many others have gone back to their original name — Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) September 5, 2023 × “I have always believed a name should be one which instills pride in us. We are Bhartiyas, India is a name given by the British and it has been long overdue to get our original name ‘Bharat’ back officially. I urge the @BCCI @JayShah to ensure that this World Cup our players have Bharat on our chest,” Sehwag added. I have always believed a name should be one which instills pride in us. We are Bhartiyas ,India is a name given by the British & it has been long overdue to get our original name ‘Bharat’ back officially. I urge the @BCCI @JayShah to ensure that this World Cup our players have… https://t.co/R4Tbi9AQgA — Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) September 5, 2023 × On Tuesday, BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar announced India's 15-man squad for the upcoming ODI World Cup, which kicks off in India early next month. The Rohit Sharma-led Men in Blue have primarily stuck with their Asia Cup squad, dropping Prasidh Krishna, Tilak Varma and reserve player Sanju Samson. They will open their campaign in the forthcoming ICC event versus Australia on October 8 in Chennai. Also read: I won't answer those questions: Rohit snaps at reporter during press conference after India name CWC squad CALLS GROW FOR INDIA TO BECOME BHARAT It is to be noted that top Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma hinted that the official name 'Republic of India' is set to undergo a change. "REPUBLIC OF BHARAT - happy and proud that our civilisation is marching ahead boldly towards AMRIT KAAL," Sarma wrote on X. Since then, the voices have been increasing to rename India as Bharat. As per Article 1 of the Indian Constitution, it declares that 'India, that is Bharat' is a 'Union of States'. Further, the inaugural article of India's constitution defines India's territory as well as its nomenclature-related aspects. 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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<p>Jammu and Kashmir government has decided to provide UID (Unique Identification Number) to over 200,000 Srinagar households. The government said that this will help them store the data of every household including their address, number of family members, their electricity and water bills along with other necessary information.</p>

<p>According to the government, it's being done under the Digital India programme where all the details of the residents including the details of the property, like the nature of the property, dimensions of the property, and location will be saved.</p>

<p>However, the locals of Srinagar city are apprehensive that it is the first step towards implementation of the property tax in the valley.&nbsp;</p>

<p>''Earlier, when you used to visit a government office you needed to give all your details and it would take hours. In digital time, there should be no need for that, we don't want any queues in offices, everything can be done online. We are number one in the number of online services provided in the Union territory. People need to be aware that they don't need to visit offices, but all services will be provided online. This will benefit the locals a lot. The idea is that locals need not come to us for work, while the government will go to them, '' said Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary, JK.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Unique ID will be provided not only to the houses but also to commercial buildings, streets, and heritage sites. Srinagar Municipality Commissioner Ather Aamir said that every house in the city that falls under the jurisdiction of Srinagar will be given a unique ID number which will help to locate the address of any person easily while clearing that it has nothing to do with the property tax as that is a separate issue.&nbsp;</p>

<p>''We have done surveys of over 230,000 premises. We have checked whether the properties are residential or commercial. The drainage, water, and electricity system has been checked. We have numbered the streets. It's a digital planning of the city. Now we will put a metal board outside every house, and it will have a QR code, this will create a better system of planning. Tax is a separate part, irrespective of that. This is a modern way of improving services," said Athar Aamir, Commissioner, of Srinagar Municipality.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Last year, when the UT government of Jammu and Kashmir announced the imposition of property tax in urban areas, the majority of the political parties, civil societies, and other trade unions opposed it.</p>

<p>Sensing that the situation may turn ugly the UT administration then put the decision on hold.</p>

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<p>Now that the government has started the process of providing UID and is registering all the details of Srinagar households, the property tax issues have been raised again. The move to issue a "Unique Identification Number" (UID) to the Srinagar residents has been criticised by the regional political parties as well.&nbsp;</p>

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Jammu and Kashmir government has decided to provide UID (Unique Identification Number) to over 200,000 Srinagar households. The government said that this will help them store the data of every household including their address, number of family members, their electricity and water bills along with other necessary information.

Jammu and Kashmir government has decided to provide UID (Unique Identification Number) to over 200,000 Srinagar households. The government said that this will help them store the data of every household including their address, number of family members, their electricity and water bills along with other necessary information. According to the government, it's being done under the Digital India programme where all the details of the residents including the details of the property, like the nature of the property, dimensions of the property, and location will be saved. However, the locals of Srinagar city are apprehensive that it is the first step towards implementation of the property tax in the valley. ''Earlier, when you used to visit a government office you needed to give all your details and it would take hours. In digital time, there should be no need for that, we don't want any queues in offices, everything can be done online. We are number one in the number of online services provided in the Union territory. People need to be aware that they don't need to visit offices, but all services will be provided online. This will benefit the locals a lot. The idea is that locals need not come to us for work, while the government will go to them, '' said Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary, JK. Also Read | G20 chair India to engage in discussions for global crypto regulatory framework The Unique ID will be provided not only to the houses but also to commercial buildings, streets, and heritage sites. Srinagar Municipality Commissioner Ather Aamir said that every house in the city that falls under the jurisdiction of Srinagar will be given a unique ID number which will help to locate the address of any person easily while clearing that it has nothing to do with the property tax as that is a separate issue. ''We have done surveys of over 230,000 premises. We have checked whether the properties are residential or commercial. The drainage, water, and electricity system has been checked. We have numbered the streets. It's a digital planning of the city. Now we will put a metal board outside every house, and it will have a QR code, this will create a better system of planning. Tax is a separate part, irrespective of that. This is a modern way of improving services," said Athar Aamir, Commissioner, of Srinagar Municipality. Also Read | 'Republic of Bharat': Chorus grows to rename India after its ancient name Last year, when the UT government of Jammu and Kashmir announced the imposition of property tax in urban areas, the majority of the political parties, civil societies, and other trade unions opposed it. Sensing that the situation may turn ugly the UT administration then put the decision on hold. Watch | Food we eat responsible for 1/3rd of human-made emissions × Now that the government has started the process of providing UID and is registering all the details of Srinagar households, the property tax issues have been raised again. The move to issue a "Unique Identification Number" (UID) to the Srinagar residents has been criticised by the regional political parties as well. 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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<p>In a potential&nbsp;overhaul that could reset the central identification point of the Indian Republic, top Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma hinted that the official name of the Indian Republic is set to be changed.<br />
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"REPUBLIC OF BHARAT - happy and proud that our civilisation is marching ahead boldly towards AMRIT KAAL," Sarma wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.</p>

<p>Sarma's post on 'X' was interpreted by many as the ruling party's leader's confirmation of reports which claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government is set to bring a resolution to effect a potential change of name&nbsp;during the scheduled special session of Indian parliament later this month.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Jairam Ramesh, the leader of India's principal opposition party Congress, also took to X and pointed out that an invite for a state dinner from Rashtrapati Bhawan — the official residence of the President of India&nbsp;— was sent as that from the 'President of Bharat' and not 'President of India', as was the case before.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"So the news is indeed true," Jairam Ramesh wrote on X.</p>

<p>"Rashtrapati Bhawan has sent out an invite for a G20 dinner on Sept 9th in the name of 'President of Bharat' instead of the usual 'President of India'."</p>

<p>"Now, Article 1 in the Constitution can read: 'Bharat, that was India, shall be a Union of States.'&nbsp;But now even this 'Union of States'&nbsp;is under assault," Ramesh added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>WION can confirm that the invite cited by Jairam Ramesh was indeed sent in the name of the 'President of Bharat'.</p>

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<p>Jairam Ramesh, in another post on X, deemed it an attack on I.N.D.I.A. alliance of opposition parties. Founded in July 2023, the&nbsp;Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance is a big-tent political alliance of 26 political parties led by the Indian National Congress. The alliance aims to take on Prime Minister Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party, aiming to seek a third term next year.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Article 1 of Indian Constitution</strong></h2>

<p>Article 1 of the Indian Constitution&nbsp;declares that 'India, that is Bharat' is a 'Union of States'. The inaugural article of India's constitution further defines India's territory as well as its nomenclature-related aspects.</p>

<h2><strong>No constitutional objection to calling India, 'Bharat': Shashi Tharoor</strong></h2>

<p>Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, a&nbsp;former Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations, took to X and said:&nbsp;"While there is no constitutional objection to calling India 'Bharat', which is one of the country’s two official names, I hope the government will not be so foolish as to completely dispense with 'India', which has incalculable brand value built up over centuries. We should continue to use both words rather than relinquish our claim to a name redolent of history, a name that is recognised around the world."</p>

<h2><strong>India and Bharat: The names which characterise world's largest democracy</strong></h2>

<p>The word 'India' comes from the word 'Indus', named after Indus (or Sindhu)&nbsp;river that flows through Tibet, India's Jammu&nbsp;and Kashmir, and traverses most of Pakistan.</p>

<p>The Greeks and Iranians called it 'Hindos' or 'Indos' meaning the land to the east of the river called Indus. Following colonial conquests by the Dutch, French, and British,&nbsp;it was used for the country of India.</p>

<p>In an ancient Indian text, <em>Vishnu Purana</em>, the name Bharat finds mention as the landmass that lies north of the ocean and south of snow mountains. It states:</p>

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varṣaṃ tadbhārataṃ nāma bhāratī yatra santatiḥ</strong></em></p>

<p><em>This shloka means:</em>&nbsp;<em>“The country (Varsam) that lies north of the ocean and south of the snowy mountains is called Bharatam; there live the descendants of Bharata.</em></p>

<p>Constitutionally, Bharat is the official Sanskrit name of the country,&nbsp;<em>Bharat Ganarajya; Republic of India. </em></p>

<p>So far, the names Bharat and India have often been used interchangeably, and Bharat is interpreted as an indigenous translation of the word India. The passports issued to Indian citizens, too, bear the official names Bharat Ganrajya (in Hindi)&nbsp;and Republic of India (in English).</p>

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In a potential overhaul that could reset the central identification point of the Indian Republic, top Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma hinted that the official name of the Indian Republic is set to be changed.

In a potential overhaul that could reset the central identification point of the Indian Republic, top Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma hinted that the official name of the Indian Republic is set to be changed. "REPUBLIC OF BHARAT - happy and proud that our civilisation is marching ahead boldly towards AMRIT KAAL," Sarma wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter. Sarma's post on 'X' was interpreted by many as the ruling party's leader's confirmation of reports which claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government is set to bring a resolution to effect a potential change of name during the scheduled special session of Indian parliament later this month. Jairam Ramesh, the leader of India's principal opposition party Congress, also took to X and pointed out that an invite for a state dinner from Rashtrapati Bhawan — the official residence of the President of India — was sent as that from the 'President of Bharat' and not 'President of India', as was the case before. "So the news is indeed true," Jairam Ramesh wrote on X. "Rashtrapati Bhawan has sent out an invite for a G20 dinner on Sept 9th in the name of 'President of Bharat' instead of the usual 'President of India'." "Now, Article 1 in the Constitution can read: 'Bharat, that was India, shall be a Union of States.' But now even this 'Union of States' is under assault," Ramesh added. WION can confirm that the invite cited by Jairam Ramesh was indeed sent in the name of the 'President of Bharat'. G20 dinner invite for 9th September from President of Bharat pic.twitter.com/pGMICzoZqF — Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) September 5, 2023 × Jairam Ramesh, in another post on X, deemed it an attack on I.N.D.I.A. alliance of opposition parties. Founded in July 2023, the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance is a big-tent political alliance of 26 political parties led by the Indian National Congress. The alliance aims to take on Prime Minister Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party, aiming to seek a third term next year. Article 1 of Indian Constitution Article 1 of the Indian Constitution declares that 'India, that is Bharat' is a 'Union of States'. The inaugural article of India's constitution further defines India's territory as well as its nomenclature-related aspects. No constitutional objection to calling India, 'Bharat': Shashi Tharoor Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, a former Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations, took to X and said: "While there is no constitutional objection to calling India 'Bharat', which is one of the country’s two official names, I hope the government will not be so foolish as to completely dispense with 'India', which has incalculable brand value built up over centuries. We should continue to use both words rather than relinquish our claim to a name redolent of history, a name that is recognised around the world." India and Bharat: The names which characterise world's largest democracy The word 'India' comes from the word 'Indus', named after Indus (or Sindhu) river that flows through Tibet, India's Jammu and Kashmir, and traverses most of Pakistan. The Greeks and Iranians called it 'Hindos' or 'Indos' meaning the land to the east of the river called Indus. Following colonial conquests by the Dutch, French, and British, it was used for the country of India. In an ancient Indian text, Vishnu Purana, the name Bharat finds mention as the landmass that lies north of the ocean and south of snow mountains. It states: Uttaraṃ yatsamudrasya himādreścaiva dakṣiṇam varṣaṃ tadbhārataṃ nāma bhāratī yatra santatiḥ This shloka means: “The country (Varsam) that lies north of the ocean and south of the snowy mountains is called Bharatam; there live the descendants of Bharata. Constitutionally, Bharat is the official Sanskrit name of the country, Bharat Ganarajya; Republic of India. So far, the names Bharat and India have often been used interchangeably, and Bharat is interpreted as an indigenous translation of the word India. The passports issued to Indian citizens, too, bear the official names Bharat Ganrajya (in Hindi) and Republic of India (in English). 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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<p>In a dangerous incident on Monday (September 4), a man en route to Kedarnath in Uttarakhand got stuck into the Mandakini River while attempting to capture a selfie from a bridge. Fortunately, locals and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) came to his rescue and saved his life, media reports said. As per reports, the man was on the bridge along the old pedestrian route at Rambada. At this point, he lost his balance and plunged into the turbulent Mandakini river. The sudden fall left him stranded amidst the relentless current, prompting desperate cries for assistance.</p>

<h2><strong>Dramatic rescue operation unfolds</strong></h2>

<p>A video of the incident is now going viral on social media platforms showing the harrowing incident that unfolded on Monday. The video shows the man's struggle to cling to large boulders while battling the powerful river currents.</p>

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<p>The perilous situation spurred a swift response from the SDRF team and nearby residents.</p>

<h2><strong>Locals and SDRF save the day</strong></h2>

<p>Working together, the rescuers employed ropes to reach the distressed individual and managed to pull him to a safer location against the forceful river flow. After a heart-pounding rescue operation, the unidentified man was successfully brought to safety.</p>

<p>Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/g20-chair-india-to-engage-in-discussions-for-global-crypto-regulatory-framework-632495">G20 chair India to engage in discussions for global crypto regulatory framework</a></p>

<p>Fortunately, he sustained no serious injuries in this harrowing selfie mishap on his Kedarnath pilgrimage. There are other incidents as well wherein people have attempted risky or dangerous stunts to capture an impressive selfie.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/republic-of-bharat-chorus-grows-for-india-to-be-renamed-as-bharat-632507">'Republic of Bharat': Chorus grows to rename India after its ancient name</a></p>

<p>In a separate incident in January this year, a&nbsp;man trying to click selfies on the Vande Bharat Express was stuck in the train as he ran out of time and the automatic doors closed behind him. This Andhra Pradesh resident boarded the Vande Bharat Express at Rajahmundry station in order to take a selfie.</p>

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<p>The train was running from Visakhapatnam to Secunderabad. The man, after being stuck in the coach,&nbsp;had to wait till the train arrived in Vijayawada before getting off and returning to Rajahmundry. During the incident, one of the ticket collectors can be heard mentioning that Vijayawada is the next station in the video that had gone viral on social media.</p>

<p>Chief PRO, South Central Railway, in conversation to one of the media outlets, said at the time that the incident took place on January 16 when a man got into Vande Bharat Express train at Rajahmundry Railway Station to take a selfie. "While he was de-boarding, the automatic doors closed," the Chief PRO added.&nbsp;</p>

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In a dangerous incident on Monday (September 4), a man en route to Kedarnath in Uttarakhand got stuck into the Mandakini River while attempting to capture a selfie from a bridge.

In a dangerous incident on Monday (September 4), a man en route to Kedarnath in Uttarakhand got stuck into the Mandakini River while attempting to capture a selfie from a bridge. Fortunately, locals and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) came to his rescue and saved his life, media reports said. As per reports, the man was on the bridge along the old pedestrian route at Rambada. At this point, he lost his balance and plunged into the turbulent Mandakini river. The sudden fall left him stranded amidst the relentless current, prompting desperate cries for assistance. Dramatic rescue operation unfolds A video of the incident is now going viral on social media platforms showing the harrowing incident that unfolded on Monday. The video shows the man's struggle to cling to large boulders while battling the powerful river currents. Kedarnath Pilgrim Slips Into River While Taking Selfie, Saved By Locals pic.twitter.com/btBPbdtO52 — Political Critic (@PCSurveysIndia) September 5, 2023 × The perilous situation spurred a swift response from the SDRF team and nearby residents. Locals and SDRF save the day Working together, the rescuers employed ropes to reach the distressed individual and managed to pull him to a safer location against the forceful river flow. After a heart-pounding rescue operation, the unidentified man was successfully brought to safety. Also Read | G20 chair India to engage in discussions for global crypto regulatory framework Fortunately, he sustained no serious injuries in this harrowing selfie mishap on his Kedarnath pilgrimage. There are other incidents as well wherein people have attempted risky or dangerous stunts to capture an impressive selfie. Also Read | 'Republic of Bharat': Chorus grows to rename India after its ancient name In a separate incident in January this year, a man trying to click selfies on the Vande Bharat Express was stuck in the train as he ran out of time and the automatic doors closed behind him. This Andhra Pradesh resident boarded the Vande Bharat Express at Rajahmundry station in order to take a selfie. Watch | Food we eat responsible for 1/3rd of human-made emissions × The train was running from Visakhapatnam to Secunderabad. The man, after being stuck in the coach, had to wait till the train arrived in Vijayawada before getting off and returning to Rajahmundry. During the incident, one of the ticket collectors can be heard mentioning that Vijayawada is the next station in the video that had gone viral on social media. Chief PRO, South Central Railway, in conversation to one of the media outlets, said at the time that the incident took place on January 16 when a man got into Vande Bharat Express train at Rajahmundry Railway Station to take a selfie. "While he was de-boarding, the automatic doors closed," the Chief PRO added. 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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Hosts India on Tuesday announced their final 15-man squad for the upcoming ODI World Cup. With just under a month left for the month-long extravaganza which will start on October 5 and end on November 19, all eyes were glued on the press conference where the men In Blue’s squad will be selected.

BCCI announces India's World Cup squad

<p>The finance minister of India announced on Tuesday (September 5)&nbsp;that discussions are in progress for establishing a global framework to regulate crypto assets. She emphasised that effective regulation of cryptocurrencies would necessitate cooperation from all nations.</p>

<p>"India's (G20) presidency has put on the table key issues related to regulating or understanding that there should be a&nbsp;framework&nbsp;for handling issues related to&nbsp;crypto&nbsp;assets," Nirmala Sitharaman said at an event in the financial capital of Mumbai.</p>

<p>"Active discussions are happening," she added.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Delhi Metro operations</strong></h2>

<p>In preparation for the upcoming G20 Summit in New Delhi, the Delhi Police had&nbsp;taken steps with regard to Metro stations to enhance security measures, which they have now withdrawn.</p>

<p>They had previously requested the&nbsp;closure of certain metro stations and gates during the upcoming G20 summit<a href="https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/delhi-metro-station-gates-remain-shut-g20-summit-sept-8-10-8923203/">&nbsp;</a>in the city.</p>

<p>“The request letter for the closure of gates of 39 Metro Stations which was made vide this office letter…dated 02.09.2023 is hereby withdrawn administrative grounds,” the new order&nbsp;reads.&nbsp;</p>

<p>They had earlier&nbsp;instructed the Chief Security Commissioner to close certain metro station gates that provide access to the VVIP routes. According to a report by ANI, DCP Metro G Ram Gopal Naik sent a letter identifying 39 stations where action was necessary. Notably, stations such as Supreme Court, Janpath, Bhikaji Cama Place, Khan Market, and Dhaula Kuan had&nbsp;been categorised as "Sensitive stations."</p>

<p>The G20 Summit, scheduled to take place over two days starting on September 9, will host leaders and delegates from 40 countries, including the 20 member states. Prominent world leaders like US President Joe Biden, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau, French President Emmanuel Macron, as well as heads of international organisations like the World Bank and IMF, will attend the event.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;China signals Xi Jinping will not attend G20 summit in India</strong></p>

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<p>New Delhi has been preparing for the G20 Summit for several months, which includes training personnel who will be deployed during the event. Additionally, preparations involve beautification efforts, such as planting ornamental plants at traffic roundabouts and fountains.</p>

<p>"All metro stations will operate except the Supreme Court metro station. We could close certain gates at sensitive areas but this is subject to security restrictions. This will be done for 10-15 mins only. Other operations will run smoothly,” Special Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Surender Singh Yadav told the Indian Express.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In anticipation of increased passenger traffic during the summit, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has announced the sale of "Tourist smart cards" from September 4 to 13 at 36 dedicated metro station counters. These cards will continue to be available on regular days as well and will be sold for a period of 10 days.</p>

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The finance minister of India announced on Tuesday (September 5) that discussions are in progress for establishing a global framework to regulate crypto assets. She emphasised that effective regulation of cryptocurrencies would necessitate cooperation from all nations.

The finance minister of India announced on Tuesday (September 5) that discussions are in progress for establishing a global framework to regulate crypto assets. She emphasised that effective regulation of cryptocurrencies would necessitate cooperation from all nations. "India's (G20) presidency has put on the table key issues related to regulating or understanding that there should be a framework for handling issues related to crypto assets," Nirmala Sitharaman said at an event in the financial capital of Mumbai. "Active discussions are happening," she added. Delhi Metro operations In preparation for the upcoming G20 Summit in New Delhi, the Delhi Police had taken steps with regard to Metro stations to enhance security measures, which they have now withdrawn. They had previously requested the closure of certain metro stations and gates during the upcoming G20 summit in the city. “The request letter for the closure of gates of 39 Metro Stations which was made vide this office letter…dated 02.09.2023 is hereby withdrawn administrative grounds,” the new order reads. They had earlier instructed the Chief Security Commissioner to close certain metro station gates that provide access to the VVIP routes. According to a report by ANI, DCP Metro G Ram Gopal Naik sent a letter identifying 39 stations where action was necessary. Notably, stations such as Supreme Court, Janpath, Bhikaji Cama Place, Khan Market, and Dhaula Kuan had been categorised as "Sensitive stations." The G20 Summit, scheduled to take place over two days starting on September 9, will host leaders and delegates from 40 countries, including the 20 member states. Prominent world leaders like US President Joe Biden, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau, French President Emmanuel Macron, as well as heads of international organisations like the World Bank and IMF, will attend the event. Also watch | China signals Xi Jinping will not attend G20 summit in India New Delhi has been preparing for the G20 Summit for several months, which includes training personnel who will be deployed during the event. Additionally, preparations involve beautification efforts, such as planting ornamental plants at traffic roundabouts and fountains. "All metro stations will operate except the Supreme Court metro station. We could close certain gates at sensitive areas but this is subject to security restrictions. This will be done for 10-15 mins only. Other operations will run smoothly,” Special Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Surender Singh Yadav told the Indian Express. Also read | G20 summit in Delhi: Trends show gaps in leaders’ attendance each year In anticipation of increased passenger traffic during the summit, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has announced the sale of "Tourist smart cards" from September 4 to 13 at 36 dedicated metro station counters. These cards will continue to be available on regular days as well and will be sold for a period of 10 days. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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The leaders from Israel, Greece, and Cyprus have reaffirmed their commitment to the three-plus-one format with the United States in a press conference. Alongside discussions on the possibility of inviting India to the next trilateral summit, expected to be held next year, the 9th Trilateral Summit between Israel, Greece, and Cyprus emphasised their interest in expanding their partnership, in particular, for natural gas exports.

Israel, Greece and Cyprus discuss inclusion of India in energy partnership

<p>India beat Nepal in a rain-marred&nbsp;match to enter the Super Four stage of Asia Cup 2023 on Monday, September 4. India skipper Rohit Sharma, however, said that the players were not at their best and that they have to up the game as there's no room for 'complacency in the Super Four stage.'</p>

<p>"We can't really look too much into these two games, one was washed out, but luckily we got to bat in the first game and bowl in this one. We haven't been at our best, but a few guys are coming out after months out of the game. Once we move ahead in the Super Fours, there's no room for complacency. First game, under pressure, Hardik and Ishan got us into a good position. Today our bowling was okay, but fielding was bad," said Rohit at the post-match presentation.</p>

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<p>Rohit was adjudged Player of the Match for his 74 not out off 59 balls, but said: “To start with, there were some nerves, but once I got my eye in, I wanted to cash in and get my team home.”</p>

<p>India, after winning the toss, asked Nepal to bat first in overcast Kandy, Sri Lanka. The Asian minnows made merry of the dropped chances by India - three in the first five overs - as they reached&nbsp;65 inside 10 overs. The spinners, along with first-change pacers Shardul Thakur and Hardik Pandya, then turned up the heat as Nepal folded for 230 runs in 48.5 overs.</p>

<p>Starting the chase, India were 17/0 in 2.1 overs before rain halted play. At the restart, India were given a changed target of 147 runs in 23 overs as per Duckworth Lewis System (DLS) which they achieved without losing a wicket. Apart from Rohit, Shubman Gill also scored a fifty and remained not out on 67 off 62 balls as India won in 20.1 overs by 10 wickets.</p>

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India beat Nepal in a rain-marred match to enter the Super Four stage of Asia Cup 2023 on Monday, September 4. India skipper Rohit Sharma, however, said that the players were not at their best and that they have to up the game as there's no room for 'complacency in the Super Four stage.

India beat Nepal in a rain-marred match to enter the Super Four stage of Asia Cup 2023 on Monday, September 4. India skipper Rohit Sharma, however, said that the players were not at their best and that they have to up the game as there's no room for 'complacency in the Super Four stage.' "We can't really look too much into these two games, one was washed out, but luckily we got to bat in the first game and bowl in this one. We haven't been at our best, but a few guys are coming out after months out of the game. Once we move ahead in the Super Fours, there's no room for complacency. First game, under pressure, Hardik and Ishan got us into a good position. Today our bowling was okay, but fielding was bad," said Rohit at the post-match presentation. Also Read: Hambantota might replace Colombo as venue for Super Four games amid rain threat Rohit was adjudged Player of the Match for his 74 not out off 59 balls, but said: “To start with, there were some nerves, but once I got my eye in, I wanted to cash in and get my team home.” India, after winning the toss, asked Nepal to bat first in overcast Kandy, Sri Lanka. The Asian minnows made merry of the dropped chances by India - three in the first five overs - as they reached 65 inside 10 overs. The spinners, along with first-change pacers Shardul Thakur and Hardik Pandya, then turned up the heat as Nepal folded for 230 runs in 48.5 overs. Starting the chase, India were 17/0 in 2.1 overs before rain halted play. At the restart, India were given a changed target of 147 runs in 23 overs as per Duckworth Lewis System (DLS) which they achieved without losing a wicket. Apart from Rohit, Shubman Gill also scored a fifty and remained not out on 67 off 62 balls as India won in 20.1 overs by 10 wickets. 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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<p>The ban on rice exports by India has sparked a panic on the international market and driven up prices in Asia. India has alarmed the rice market in just over six weeks.</p>

<p>The leading exporter in the world has curbed all of its exports, alarming countries from West Africa to Asia. Other large suppliers have made an effort to reassure consumers that there is a sufficient supply of rice, but this hasn’t done much to calm the market.</p>

<p>After India imposed additional restrictions on parboiled and basmati rice over the previous weekend, rice prices in Asia spiked back up to their highest point in nearly 15 years on Wednesday. The current campaign of tightening that began on July 20, prohibiting the shipment of various grains came to a close with them being the final remaining rice varieties free from export restrictions.</p>

<p>“Spikes in rice prices always hurt poor consumers the most,” Bloomberg quoted Peter Timmer, Professor Emeritus at Harvard University, who’s studied food security for decades as saying. “The most pressing concern right now is whether&nbsp;Thailand and Vietnam follow India and put significant controls on their rice exports. If that happens, we will see world rice prices zoom past $1,000,” he further said.</p>

<p>It makes sense that supply is causing concern. In many areas of Southeast Asia and Africa, individuals consume up to 60 per cent of their daily calories from rice, which is essential to the diets of billions of people worldwide. The benchmark price is at $646 per tonne, and the market may be further destabilised by the weather.</p>

<p>This year’s commencement of El Nino poses a threat to many important Asian farming regions, with Thailand already issuing a drought alert for the beginning of 2024. China, the largest producer and importer of crops worldwide, looks to have dodged bad weather thus far, while India's main growing regions want additional rain.</p>

<p>As of August 31 in the nation’s capital, New Delhi, the price of rice was still higher than it was a year before, but since the export ban in July; prices have stayed the same at Rs 39 (47 cents) per kilogram. They’ve tacked on a little elevation across the country. However, the limitations imposed by India are being felt in other nations.</p>

<p>A nationwide rice price cap was implemented last week in the Philippines as a result of an “alarming” rise in retail prices and concerns of trader hoarding. The country is the second-largest importer of the grain worldwide.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, other nations are employing diplomatic channels to request for export bans to be lifted. Guinea has sent its trade minister to India, while Singapore, Mauritius, and Bhutan have asked to be exempted from restrictions on the grounds of food security.</p>

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The ban on rice exports by India has sparked a panic on the international market and driven up prices in Asia. India has alarmed the rice market in just over six weeks.

The ban on rice exports by India has sparked a panic on the international market and driven up prices in Asia. India has alarmed the rice market in just over six weeks. The leading exporter in the world has curbed all of its exports, alarming countries from West Africa to Asia. Other large suppliers have made an effort to reassure consumers that there is a sufficient supply of rice, but this hasn’t done much to calm the market. After India imposed additional restrictions on parboiled and basmati rice over the previous weekend, rice prices in Asia spiked back up to their highest point in nearly 15 years on Wednesday. The current campaign of tightening that began on July 20, prohibiting the shipment of various grains came to a close with them being the final remaining rice varieties free from export restrictions. “Spikes in rice prices always hurt poor consumers the most,” Bloomberg quoted Peter Timmer, Professor Emeritus at Harvard University, who’s studied food security for decades as saying. “The most pressing concern right now is whether Thailand and Vietnam follow India and put significant controls on their rice exports. If that happens, we will see world rice prices zoom past $1,000,” he further said. It makes sense that supply is causing concern. In many areas of Southeast Asia and Africa, individuals consume up to 60 per cent of their daily calories from rice, which is essential to the diets of billions of people worldwide. The benchmark price is at $646 per tonne, and the market may be further destabilised by the weather. This year’s commencement of El Nino poses a threat to many important Asian farming regions, with Thailand already issuing a drought alert for the beginning of 2024. China, the largest producer and importer of crops worldwide, looks to have dodged bad weather thus far, while India's main growing regions want additional rain. As of August 31 in the nation’s capital, New Delhi, the price of rice was still higher than it was a year before, but since the export ban in July; prices have stayed the same at Rs 39 (47 cents) per kilogram. They’ve tacked on a little elevation across the country. However, the limitations imposed by India are being felt in other nations. A nationwide rice price cap was implemented last week in the Philippines as a result of an “alarming” rise in retail prices and concerns of trader hoarding. The country is the second-largest importer of the grain worldwide. Meanwhile, other nations are employing diplomatic channels to request for export bans to be lifted. Guinea has sent its trade minister to India, while Singapore, Mauritius, and Bhutan have asked to be exempted from restrictions on the grounds of food security. (With inputs from Bloomberg) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>The six new members of the five-member BRICS grouping of emerging economies would have a combined GDP share of barely 11 per cent as of January, with Saudi Arabia contributing the most at 4 per cent, according to an analysis.</p>

<p>According to an SBI Research analysis, the proposed membership of Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates will increase the five-member BRICS—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, grouping’s share of the global GDP to 30 per cent from the current 26 per cent and its population share to 46 per cent.</p>

<p>The decision for expansion was announced at the last BRICS summit in Johannesburg, which is to be effective on January 1, 2024.</p>

<p>China’s share of the BRICS’ GDP currently stands at 70 per cent, but it will soon drop to 62 per cent. India currently provides 13 per cent, but that share will soon drop to 12 per cent. South Africa produces just 2 per cent, Brazil gives 7 per cent, and Russia contributes 8 per cent, totalling 26 per cent of the world’s economic output.</p>

<p>Brazil’s stake will remain unchanged following the expansion, the study added without providing a justification, while South Africa’s share will decrease by 50 per cent to 1 per cent and Russia’s share by 7 per cent.</p>

<p>According to Soumya Kanti Ghosh, chief economist at State Bank of India, of these six economies, the UAE is India’s largest trading partner with bilateral trade worth Rs 6,81,259 crore ($82 billion) in FY23. Saudi Arabia is second with Rs 4,23,834 crore ($51 billion), Egypt is third with Rs 48,792 crore ($5 billion), Argentina is fourth with Rs 39,100 crore ($4 billion), Iran is fifth with Rs 18,680 crore ($2 billion), and Ethiopia is sixth with Rs 5,154 crore ($623 million).</p>

<p>Saudi Arabia will have the largest economy among the new members, contributing 4 per cent of the group’s GDP. Argentina, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, and Iran will each contribute 2 per cent, while Ethiopia’s entry will have essentially no effect on the economy.</p>

<p>According to the data provided, the Saudi economy was approximately $1.1 trillion in 2022 (it was already a G20 member), Argentina’s was $632 billion, the UAE’s was $507 billion, Egypt’s was $477 billion, Iran’s was $388 billion, and Ethiopia’s was $127 billion.</p>

<p>According to Ghosh’s prediction in the report, the BRICS+6 economies'&nbsp;combined GDP will increase from the existing BRICS by 11 per cent, or 4 per cent of the global GDP in 2022, and will contribute to the BRICS+6’s share reaching 30 per cent.</p>

<p>Even with the new member, China ($18.1 trillion in 2022) and India ($3.75 trillion) will still account for 74 per cent of the bloc’s total GDP, down from 83 per cent of the $26.2 trillion pre-expansion economy.</p>

<p>In 2022, the Russian economy had a value of $2.2 trillion, compared to Brazil’s $1.8 trillion and South Africa’s $468 billion.</p>

<p>Currently, the BRICS+6 and G20 (Group of 20 largest economies) have respective population shares of 3.7 billion and 5.1 billion, $29.2 trillion and $70.4 trillion in terms of GDP, and $5.5 trillion and $9.4 trillion in terms of foreign exchange reserves.</p>

<p>40 per cent of the world’s population lives in the five countries, which together account for 26 per cent of the world’s GDP. However, with the addition of the six additional members (BRICS+6), their GDP share will increase to 30 per cent and their population share to 46 per cent.</p>

<p>According to the report, the biggest effect will be on the global oil production share, which would rise from 18 to 40 per cent, while their oil consumption portion will climb from 27 to 36 per cent.</p>

<p>The statement added that their portion of the world’s FX reserves would climb by 600 basis points to 45 per cent and that their shares in global merchandise trade and services trade would both expand from 20 per cent to 25 per cent and 11 per cent to 15 per cent, respectively.</p>

<p>The oil equations could be a game changer for the payment system and price discovery due to the significant increase in the share of oil commerce; Saudi Arabia has the second largest oil reserves behind Russia.</p>

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The six new members of the five-member BRICS grouping of emerging economies would have a combined GDP share of barely 11 per cent as of January, with Saudi Arabia contributing the most at 4 per cent, according to an analysis.

The six new members of the five-member BRICS grouping of emerging economies would have a combined GDP share of barely 11 per cent as of January, with Saudi Arabia contributing the most at 4 per cent, according to an analysis. According to an SBI Research analysis, the proposed membership of Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates will increase the five-member BRICS—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, grouping’s share of the global GDP to 30 per cent from the current 26 per cent and its population share to 46 per cent. The decision for expansion was announced at the last BRICS summit in Johannesburg, which is to be effective on January 1, 2024. China’s share of the BRICS’ GDP currently stands at 70 per cent, but it will soon drop to 62 per cent. India currently provides 13 per cent, but that share will soon drop to 12 per cent. South Africa produces just 2 per cent, Brazil gives 7 per cent, and Russia contributes 8 per cent, totalling 26 per cent of the world’s economic output. Brazil’s stake will remain unchanged following the expansion, the study added without providing a justification, while South Africa’s share will decrease by 50 per cent to 1 per cent and Russia’s share by 7 per cent. According to Soumya Kanti Ghosh, chief economist at State Bank of India, of these six economies, the UAE is India’s largest trading partner with bilateral trade worth Rs 6,81,259 crore ($82 billion) in FY23. Saudi Arabia is second with Rs 4,23,834 crore ($51 billion), Egypt is third with Rs 48,792 crore ($5 billion), Argentina is fourth with Rs 39,100 crore ($4 billion), Iran is fifth with Rs 18,680 crore ($2 billion), and Ethiopia is sixth with Rs 5,154 crore ($623 million). Saudi Arabia will have the largest economy among the new members, contributing 4 per cent of the group’s GDP. Argentina, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, and Iran will each contribute 2 per cent, while Ethiopia’s entry will have essentially no effect on the economy. According to the data provided, the Saudi economy was approximately $1.1 trillion in 2022 (it was already a G20 member), Argentina’s was $632 billion, the UAE’s was $507 billion, Egypt’s was $477 billion, Iran’s was $388 billion, and Ethiopia’s was $127 billion. According to Ghosh’s prediction in the report, the BRICS+6 economies' combined GDP will increase from the existing BRICS by 11 per cent, or 4 per cent of the global GDP in 2022, and will contribute to the BRICS+6’s share reaching 30 per cent. Even with the new member, China ($18.1 trillion in 2022) and India ($3.75 trillion) will still account for 74 per cent of the bloc’s total GDP, down from 83 per cent of the $26.2 trillion pre-expansion economy. In 2022, the Russian economy had a value of $2.2 trillion, compared to Brazil’s $1.8 trillion and South Africa’s $468 billion. Currently, the BRICS+6 and G20 (Group of 20 largest economies) have respective population shares of 3.7 billion and 5.1 billion, $29.2 trillion and $70.4 trillion in terms of GDP, and $5.5 trillion and $9.4 trillion in terms of foreign exchange reserves. 40 per cent of the world’s population lives in the five countries, which together account for 26 per cent of the world’s GDP. However, with the addition of the six additional members (BRICS+6), their GDP share will increase to 30 per cent and their population share to 46 per cent. According to the report, the biggest effect will be on the global oil production share, which would rise from 18 to 40 per cent, while their oil consumption portion will climb from 27 to 36 per cent. The statement added that their portion of the world’s FX reserves would climb by 600 basis points to 45 per cent and that their shares in global merchandise trade and services trade would both expand from 20 per cent to 25 per cent and 11 per cent to 15 per cent, respectively. The oil equations could be a game changer for the payment system and price discovery due to the significant increase in the share of oil commerce; Saudi Arabia has the second largest oil reserves behind Russia. (With inputs from PTI) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>Astonishingly, the Indian state of Odisha was struck by a staggering 61,000 lightning strikes in a span of approximately two hours, media reports said, quoting the data from the state authority. The strikes particularly hit the capital region on Saturday (2 September).&nbsp;The city of Bhubaneswar and its surrounding areas bore the brunt of the relentless lightning strikes, which continued unabated throughout the afternoon thunderstorms.</p>

<h2><strong>Statistics from OSDMA</strong></h2>

<p>The Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA), using the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), revealed that by 5:30 pm, there were 36,597 cloud-to-cloud lightning occurrences, while a daunting 25,753 cloud-to-ground lightning strikes were recorded.</p>

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<p>"Total lightning strikes across Odisha till 5.30pm today (2nd September ) are: 1. CC : &nbsp;36,597&nbsp;<br />
2. CG : &nbsp;25,753," OSDMA wrote on X.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Loss of lives</strong></h2>

<p>Lightning struck in six districts of Odisha on Saturday, resulting in the tragic loss of ten lives and causing injuries to three individuals, according to the Special Relief Commissioner (SRC), responsible for disaster management in the state.</p>

<p>The casualties were as follows - one person in Angul district, two in Bolangir, one in Boudh, one in Jagatsinghpur, one in Dhenkanal, and four in Khordha.</p>

<p>Additionally, the SRC reported that the three injured individuals were from the Khordha district.</p>

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<p>In a post shared on September 2, SRC Odisha said, "Today (02.09.2023), 10 persons died &amp; 3 persons injured in 6 districts due to lightning. Angul -01, Bolangir -02, Boudh- 01, Jagatsinghpur -01, Dhenkanal -01, and Khordha – 04 (and 03 injured)."</p>

<p>“Lightning has become a common occurrence because of intense heat and high moisture content in the air, caused by advancing air from the Bay of Bengal. Intense heat waves coupled with other climatic changes have intensified lightning strikes in Orissa…. A sudden flow of moisture from Bengal has led to the (recent) increase in lightning strikes in Odisha,” former director of the Bhubaneswar centre of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) SC Sahu reportedly said.</p>

<p>It's worth noting that earlier in May, three individuals, including a woman, tragically lost their lives when lightning struck various locations within the Saranakula police limits in Nayagarh district.</p>

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Astonishingly, the Indian state of Odisha was struck by a staggering 61,000 lightning strikes in a span of approximately two hours, media reports said, quoting the data from the state authority.

Astonishingly, the Indian state of Odisha was struck by a staggering 61,000 lightning strikes in a span of approximately two hours, media reports said, quoting the data from the state authority. The strikes particularly hit the capital region on Saturday (2 September). The city of Bhubaneswar and its surrounding areas bore the brunt of the relentless lightning strikes, which continued unabated throughout the afternoon thunderstorms. Statistics from OSDMA The Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA), using the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), revealed that by 5:30 pm, there were 36,597 cloud-to-cloud lightning occurrences, while a daunting 25,753 cloud-to-ground lightning strikes were recorded. Also Read | Asia’s second-largest fruit mandi in Kashmir abuzz with buyers from across India "Total lightning strikes across Odisha till 5.30pm today (2nd September ) are: 1. CC : 36,597 2. CG : 25,753," OSDMA wrote on X. Loss of lives Lightning struck in six districts of Odisha on Saturday, resulting in the tragic loss of ten lives and causing injuries to three individuals, according to the Special Relief Commissioner (SRC), responsible for disaster management in the state. The casualties were as follows - one person in Angul district, two in Bolangir, one in Boudh, one in Jagatsinghpur, one in Dhenkanal, and four in Khordha. Additionally, the SRC reported that the three injured individuals were from the Khordha district. Also Read | Vijay Deverakonda visits Yadadri Temple with family post release of Kushi In a post shared on September 2, SRC Odisha said, "Today (02.09.2023), 10 persons died & 3 persons injured in 6 districts due to lightning. Angul -01, Bolangir -02, Boudh- 01, Jagatsinghpur -01, Dhenkanal -01, and Khordha – 04 (and 03 injured)." “Lightning has become a common occurrence because of intense heat and high moisture content in the air, caused by advancing air from the Bay of Bengal. Intense heat waves coupled with other climatic changes have intensified lightning strikes in Orissa…. A sudden flow of moisture from Bengal has led to the (recent) increase in lightning strikes in Odisha,” former director of the Bhubaneswar centre of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) SC Sahu reportedly said. It's worth noting that earlier in May, three individuals, including a woman, tragically lost their lives when lightning struck various locations within the Saranakula police limits in Nayagarh district. Watch | G20 Summit 2023: Indian PM shrugs off Pakistan, China objections on G20 venues × “Widespread rainfall can occur in the next 48 hours... Thunderstorms and lightning are also expected to occur in parts of North Odisha... Five districts are warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall: Dhenkanal, Angul, Kalahandi, Boudh, and Kandhamal... People have been warned to take safe shelter during lightning and thunderstorms... People should stay away from trees and water bodies," Senior scientist of IMD Bhubaneswar Uma Shankar Das, told ANI news agency on September 4. 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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