At least&nbsp;35 people have been killed after the roof of a stepwell collapsed at a temple in Madhya Pradesh's Indore on Thursday (March 30).&nbsp;The stepwell roof at the Beleshwar Mahadev temple could not carry&nbsp;the weight of a large crowd.

As per initial reports, more than 30 people fell into the stepwell of the Shri Beleshwar Mahadev Jhulelal Temple&nbsp;resulting in a serious accident.&nbsp;

"Total of 35 people died, one missing and 14 people have been rescued. Two people returned home safely after getting treatment. The search operation to trace persons reported missing is underway," Indore Collector Ilayaraja T said, as quoted by news agency ANI.

"The 18 hours long rescue operation started at around 12:30 on Thursday, and is still ongoing," he added.

The incident happened on the day of Ram Navami, an auspicious day as per the&nbsp;Hindu calendar&nbsp;when worshippers throng the temple, reported Zee News.

The temple is situated in Sneh Nagar, one of Indore's oldest residential neighbourhoods, and is run by a private trust. The tragedy might have been avoided had the Indore Municipal Corporation responded to local complaints, reported NDTV.

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Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the chief minister of Madhya Pradesh, announced 5 lakh in compensation for the relatives of the deceased and 50,000 for those hurt in the unfortunate event.&nbsp;

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed anguish at the mishap and tweeted,&nbsp;“Extremely pained by the mishap in Indore. Spoke to CM Shivraj Chouhan Ji and took an update on the situation. The state government is spearheading rescue and relief work at a quick pace. My prayers with all those affected and their families.” 
 
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At least 35 people have been killed after the roof of a stepwell collapsed at a temple in Madhya Pradesh's Indore on Thursday (March 30). The stepwell roof at the Beleshwar Mahadev temple could not carry the weight of a large crowd.

At least 35 people have been killed after the roof of a stepwell collapsed at a temple in Madhya Pradesh's Indore on Thursday (March 30). The stepwell roof at the Beleshwar Mahadev temple could not carry the weight of a large crowd. As per initial reports, more than 30 people fell into the stepwell of the Shri Beleshwar Mahadev Jhulelal Temple resulting in a serious accident. "Total of 35 people died, one missing and 14 people have been rescued. Two people returned home safely after getting treatment. The search operation to trace persons reported missing is underway," Indore Collector Ilayaraja T said, as quoted by news agency ANI. "The 18 hours long rescue operation started at around 12:30 on Thursday, and is still ongoing," he added. The incident happened on the day of Ram Navami, an auspicious day as per the Hindu calendar when worshippers throng the temple, reported Zee News. The temple is situated in Sneh Nagar, one of Indore's oldest residential neighbourhoods, and is run by a private trust. The tragedy might have been avoided had the Indore Municipal Corporation responded to local complaints, reported NDTV. Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media. Temple floor sinks during Ram Navami celebrations, several trapped #Indore #indoreincident #indoretemple #BreakingNews pic.twitter.com/zmSUYkLr1R — kavita kavi (@kavi_kv3883056) March 30, 2023 × Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the chief minister of Madhya Pradesh, announced 5 lakh in compensation for the relatives of the deceased and 50,000 for those hurt in the unfortunate event. #WATCH | "It's an unfortunate incident. A rescue operation is underway. 10 people were rescued safely while nine are trapped and will be rescued. Efforts are underway to rescue other people," says MP CM SS Chouhan on stepwell collapse at Indore temple pic.twitter.com/E8Pti0E5YP — ANI MP/CG/Rajasthan (@ANI_MP_CG_RJ) March 30, 2023 × Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed anguish at the mishap and tweeted, “Extremely pained by the mishap in Indore. Spoke to CM Shivraj Chouhan Ji and took an update on the situation. The state government is spearheading rescue and relief work at a quick pace. My prayers with all those affected and their families.” (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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General Li Shangfu, China's newly appointed defence minister, is scheduled to visit India for the first time in April. This would be China's first high-level military visit to India since the Line of Actual Control (LAC) issue started in 2020.

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US-sanctioned Chinese defence minister Li Shangfu is expected to travel to Delhi in April to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation or SCO Defence ministers' meeting. The meet will take place from April 27 to 29, and comes under Indian chairmanship of the mega grouping. Defence minister Li Shangfu took charge in March and has been sanctioned by Washington under CAATSA law in the past. But being under sanctions is unlikely to impact his India visit given New Delhi doesn't follow unilateral sanctions by any country.

India has sent invites to all the members of the grouping for the meet, including Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif and Russian Defence minister Sergei Shoigu. The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation is a regional inter-governmental organisation comprising eight member states, including China, India, Russia, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. The organisation covers over 60 per cent of the Eurasian landmass, 40 per cent of the world population, and 30 per cent of global GDP. 
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The visit by the Chinese defence minister will be the first such visit by a Chinese defence minister to Delhi since the Galwan incident. The Galwan incident of 2020 saw Chinese aggressive action at the Line of Actual control in eastern Ladakh that led to the death of 20 Indian soldiers. China, after much delay, accepted that it lost four of its soldiers, a claim that remains doubtful given Beijing's track record on transparency. Last year, the then Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi had visited India, followed by the visit of the new Chinese FM Qin Gang this year for the G20 foreign ministers meet.&nbsp;

Chinese President Xi Jinping is also expected to visit Delhi in July to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. The visit by the Chinese President, though it comes for a multilateral grouping, will be significant given the strained relations between India and China in the backdrop of Chinese aggressive actions in India's northern borders. 
 
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US-sanctioned Chinese defence minister Li Shangfu is expected to travel to Delhi in April to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation or SCO Defence ministers' meeting.

US-sanctioned Chinese defence minister Li Shangfu is expected to travel to Delhi in April to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation or SCO Defence ministers' meeting. The meet will take place from April 27 to 29, and comes under Indian chairmanship of the mega grouping. Defence minister Li Shangfu took charge in March and has been sanctioned by Washington under CAATSA law in the past. But being under sanctions is unlikely to impact his India visit given New Delhi doesn't follow unilateral sanctions by any country. India has sent invites to all the members of the grouping for the meet, including Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif and Russian Defence minister Sergei Shoigu. The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation is a regional inter-governmental organisation comprising eight member states, including China, India, Russia, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. The organisation covers over 60 per cent of the Eurasian landmass, 40 per cent of the world population, and 30 per cent of global GDP. ALSO WATCH | China calls US debt trap accusation 'unreasonable' The visit by the Chinese defence minister will be the first such visit by a Chinese defence minister to Delhi since the Galwan incident. The Galwan incident of 2020 saw Chinese aggressive action at the Line of Actual control in eastern Ladakh that led to the death of 20 Indian soldiers. China, after much delay, accepted that it lost four of its soldiers, a claim that remains doubtful given Beijing's track record on transparency. Last year, the then Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi had visited India, followed by the visit of the new Chinese FM Qin Gang this year for the G20 foreign ministers meet. Chinese President Xi Jinping is also expected to visit Delhi in July to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. The visit by the Chinese President, though it comes for a multilateral grouping, will be significant given the strained relations between India and China in the backdrop of Chinese aggressive actions in India's northern borders. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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General Li Shangfu, China's newly appointed defence minister, is scheduled to visit India for the first time in April. This would be China's first high-level military visit to India since the Line of Actual Control (LAC) issue started in 2020, as reported by The Hindu.

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Vande Bharat&nbsp;Express: Ever since its launch in 2019, the semi-high-speed train became a popular mode of transport within the country. It's faster and lighter than other trains in India, and it not just cuts&nbsp;travel, but also improves a traveller's journey with a host of amenities and features like WiFi connectivity, entertainment screens and more. It was initially launched for travel from Delhi to &nbsp;Varanasi, but it will now function on 10 routers across India. Here's the list of the routes, prices and schedule. Take a look!

<h2>Vande Bharat Express train routes in&nbsp;in India:</h2>

<h3>1. News Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express:</h3>

Route:

The train will begin its journey from New Delhi to Varanasi with stops at Kanpur and Allahabad.&nbsp;

Ticket cost: Ranges from Rs 1,000 ($12) to Rs 3,000 ($36.5)

Schedule and Timings: The train departs from New Delhi at 6 am and reaches Varanasi by 2 pm. It then leaves Varanasi at 3 pm and reaches New Delhi by 11 pm.&nbsp;

The train travel cuts travel time from 13 hours to 8 hours, but it does not operate on MONDAY and THURSDAY.&nbsp;

<h3>2. New Delhi- Amb Andura in Himachal Pradesh Vande Bharat Express:</h3>

Route:

The train inaugurated in October 2022, travels from New Delhi to Himachal Pradesh with stops at Ambala, Chandigarh and Anandpur Sahib before reaching its destination Una.

Ticket Cost: Rs 1,000 ($12) to Rs 2,000 ($24)

Schedule and Timings:&nbsp;The train departs New Delhi railway station at 5:50 am and reaches Amb Anadaura at 11 am. It then departs from Amb Anandaura at 1 pm and reaches New Delhi at 6:25 pm.&nbsp;

It operates on all weekdays except FRIDAYS.&nbsp;

<h3>3. New Delhi-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra (J &amp; K) Vande Bharat Express:</h3>

Route:

The train travels from New Delhi to Katra making travel for Vaishno Devi much faster in just 8 hours instead of 9.5 hours. It stops at Ambala Cantt, Ludhiana and Jammu Tawi.&nbsp;

It is India's first Veg train, as there is no meat or egg on the menu.&nbsp;

Ticket Cost: Rs 1,000 ($12) to Rs 3,000 ($ 36.5)

Schedule and Timings:&nbsp;It begins its travel from Delhi at 6 am and reaches Katra at 2 pm, leaves Katra at 3 pm and reaches Delhi at 11 pm.&nbsp;

It operates on all weekdays except Tuesdays.&nbsp;

<h3>4. Gandhinagar- Mumbai Vande Bharat Express</h3>

Route:

Launched in September 2022, the train travels from Gandhinagar to Mumbai, with stops at Surat, Vadodara Junction and Ahmedabad Junction.&nbsp;

Ticket cost: Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,000

Schedule: The train operates on all weekdays except SUNDAY.

<h3>5. Nagpur-Bilaspur Vande Bharat Express:</h3>

Route:

This train travels from Nagpur to Bilaspur with stops at Raipur, Durg and Gondia.&nbsp;

Ticket Cost: Rs 1,000 ($12) to Rs 2,000 ($24)

Schedule and Timings:&nbsp;Launched in December 2022, the train leaves Nagpur at 2:05 pm and reaches Bilaspur at 7:35 pm. It departs from Bilaspur Junction at 6:45 am and reaches Nagpur Junction at 12:15 pm.&nbsp;

It operates on all weekdays except SATURDAY.&nbsp;

<h3>6. Mumbai-Shirdi Vande Bharat Express:</h3>

Route:&nbsp;

The train from Mumbai to Shirdi stops at Dadar, Thane and Nashik Thane Road.&nbsp;

Ticket Cost: Rs 1,000 ($12) to Rs 2,000 ($24)

Schedule and Timings: The train leaves Mumbai at 6:20 am and reaches its destination Shirdi at 11:40 am. It leaves Shirdi at 5:25 pm and reaches Mumbai at 10:50 pm.&nbsp;

It operates on all days except TUESDAY.&nbsp;

<h3>7. Mumbai-Solapur Vande Bharat Express:</h3>

Route:

The train travels from Mumbai to Solapur in 6 hours and 35 minutes with stops at Dadar, Kalyan, Pune and Kurduwadi.&nbsp;

Ticket cost: Rs 1,000 ($12) to Rs 3,000 ($ 36.5)

Schedule and Timings:

The train departs from Mumbai at 4:05 pm and reaches Solapur at 10:40 pm. It then leaves Solaput t 6:05 am and reaches Mumbai at 12:35 pm.&nbsp;

It operates for six days, except on WEDNESDAY.&nbsp;

<h3>8. Secunderabad-Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat Express:</h3>

Route:

The train travels from Secunderabad to Visakhapatnam with stops at Warangal, Khammam, Vijayawada Junction and Rajahmundry.&nbsp;

Ticket Cost: Rs 1,000 ($12) to Rs 3,000 ($36.5)

Schedule and Timings:&nbsp;The train departs from Secunderabad at 3 pm and reaches Vizag or Visakhapatnam at 11:30 pm. It then leaves Vizag at 5:45 am and reaches Secunderabad at 2:15 pm in just 8.5 hours.&nbsp;

It travels six days a week but not on SUNDAY.&nbsp;

<h3>9. Howrah-New Japaiguri Vande Bharat Express</h3>

Route:

Vande Bharat Express in West Bengal departs from Howrah to New Jalpaiguri with stops at Bolpur (Shantiniketan), Malda Town and Barsoi.

Ticket Cost: Rs 1,000 ($12) to Rs 2,000 ($24)

Schedule and Timings:&nbsp;Covering the distance between Howrah and New Jalpaiguri in 7-8 hours, the train leaves Howrah Junction at 5:55 am and reaches its final destination at 1:25 pm.&nbsp;

It leaves New Jalpaiguri at 3:05 pm and will reach Howrah at 10:35 pm.&nbsp;

<h3>10. Chennai-Mysuru Vande Bharat Express:</h3>

Route:

South India's first Bharat Vande Express departs from Chennai to Mysuru with stops at Katpadi and Bengaluru.&nbsp;

Ticket Cost: Rs 1,000 to Rs 3,000

Schedule and Timings:&nbsp;It departs from Chennai at 5:50 am and reaches Mysuru Junction at 12:20 pm and departs Mysuru at 1:05 pm and arrives in Chennai at 7:30 pm.&nbsp;

It operates on all weekdays, except on WEDNESDAY.

Vande Bharat Express: Ever since its launch in 2019, the semi-high-speed train became a popular mode of transport within the country. It's faster and lighter than other trains in India, and it not just cuts travel, but also improves a traveller's journey with a host of amenities and features like WiFi connectivity, entertainment screens and more.

Vande Bharat Express: Ever since its launch in 2019, the semi-high-speed train became a popular mode of transport within the country. It's faster and lighter than other trains in India, and it not just cuts travel, but also improves a traveller's journey with a host of amenities and features like WiFi connectivity, entertainment screens and more. It was initially launched for travel from Delhi to Varanasi, but it will now function on 10 routers across India. Here's the list of the routes, prices and schedule. Take a look! Vande Bharat Express train routes in in India: 1. News Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express: Route: The train will begin its journey from New Delhi to Varanasi with stops at Kanpur and Allahabad. Ticket cost: Ranges from Rs 1,000 ($12) to Rs 3,000 ($36.5) Schedule and Timings: The train departs from New Delhi at 6 am and reaches Varanasi by 2 pm. It then leaves Varanasi at 3 pm and reaches New Delhi by 11 pm. The train travel cuts travel time from 13 hours to 8 hours, but it does not operate on MONDAY and THURSDAY. 2. New Delhi- Amb Andura in Himachal Pradesh Vande Bharat Express: Route: The train inaugurated in October 2022, travels from New Delhi to Himachal Pradesh with stops at Ambala, Chandigarh and Anandpur Sahib before reaching its destination Una. Ticket Cost: Rs 1,000 ($12) to Rs 2,000 ($24) Schedule and Timings: The train departs New Delhi railway station at 5:50 am and reaches Amb Anadaura at 11 am. It then departs from Amb Anandaura at 1 pm and reaches New Delhi at 6:25 pm. It operates on all weekdays except FRIDAYS. 3. New Delhi-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra (J & K) Vande Bharat Express: Route: The train travels from New Delhi to Katra making travel for Vaishno Devi much faster in just 8 hours instead of 9.5 hours. It stops at Ambala Cantt, Ludhiana and Jammu Tawi. It is India's first Veg train, as there is no meat or egg on the menu. Ticket Cost: Rs 1,000 ($12) to Rs 3,000 ($ 36.5) Schedule and Timings: It begins its travel from Delhi at 6 am and reaches Katra at 2 pm, leaves Katra at 3 pm and reaches Delhi at 11 pm. It operates on all weekdays except Tuesdays. 4. Gandhinagar- Mumbai Vande Bharat Express Route: Launched in September 2022, the train travels from Gandhinagar to Mumbai, with stops at Surat, Vadodara Junction and Ahmedabad Junction. Ticket cost: Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,000 Schedule: The train operates on all weekdays except SUNDAY. 5. Nagpur-Bilaspur Vande Bharat Express: Route: This train travels from Nagpur to Bilaspur with stops at Raipur, Durg and Gondia. Ticket Cost: Rs 1,000 ($12) to Rs 2,000 ($24) Schedule and Timings: Launched in December 2022, the train leaves Nagpur at 2:05 pm and reaches Bilaspur at 7:35 pm. It departs from Bilaspur Junction at 6:45 am and reaches Nagpur Junction at 12:15 pm. It operates on all weekdays except SATURDAY. 6. Mumbai-Shirdi Vande Bharat Express: Route: The train from Mumbai to Shirdi stops at Dadar, Thane and Nashik Thane Road. Ticket Cost: Rs 1,000 ($12) to Rs 2,000 ($24) Schedule and Timings: The train leaves Mumbai at 6:20 am and reaches its destination Shirdi at 11:40 am. It leaves Shirdi at 5:25 pm and reaches Mumbai at 10:50 pm. It operates on all days except TUESDAY. 7. Mumbai-Solapur Vande Bharat Express: Route: The train travels from Mumbai to Solapur in 6 hours and 35 minutes with stops at Dadar, Kalyan, Pune and Kurduwadi. Ticket cost: Rs 1,000 ($12) to Rs 3,000 ($ 36.5) Schedule and Timings: The train departs from Mumbai at 4:05 pm and reaches Solapur at 10:40 pm. It then leaves Solaput t 6:05 am and reaches Mumbai at 12:35 pm. It operates for six days, except on WEDNESDAY. 8. Secunderabad-Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat Express: Route: The train travels from Secunderabad to Visakhapatnam with stops at Warangal, Khammam, Vijayawada Junction and Rajahmundry. Ticket Cost: Rs 1,000 ($12) to Rs 3,000 ($36.5) Schedule and Timings: The train departs from Secunderabad at 3 pm and reaches Vizag or Visakhapatnam at 11:30 pm. It then leaves Vizag at 5:45 am and reaches Secunderabad at 2:15 pm in just 8.5 hours. It travels six days a week but not on SUNDAY. 9. Howrah-New Japaiguri Vande Bharat Express Route: Vande Bharat Express in West Bengal departs from Howrah to New Jalpaiguri with stops at Bolpur (Shantiniketan), Malda Town and Barsoi. Ticket Cost: Rs 1,000 ($12) to Rs 2,000 ($24) Schedule and Timings: Covering the distance between Howrah and New Jalpaiguri in 7-8 hours, the train leaves Howrah Junction at 5:55 am and reaches its final destination at 1:25 pm. It leaves New Jalpaiguri at 3:05 pm and will reach Howrah at 10:35 pm. 10. Chennai-Mysuru Vande Bharat Express: Route: South India's first Bharat Vande Express departs from Chennai to Mysuru with stops at Katpadi and Bengaluru. Ticket Cost: Rs 1,000 to Rs 3,000 Schedule and Timings: It departs from Chennai at 5:50 am and reaches Mysuru Junction at 12:20 pm and departs Mysuru at 1:05 pm and arrives in Chennai at 7:30 pm. It operates on all weekdays, except on WEDNESDAY.

Vande Bharat Express: Here's a full list of train routes, schedules, timings and ticket costs

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Indian National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval and UK's NSA Tim Barrow will be meeting in Delhi on Thursday (March 30), a meeting that shows growing security cooperation between the two countries. While the meeting is informal, it is not a strategic dialogue between the two countries. Notably, NSA Doval was in London in February and held a strategic dialogue meeting with Barrow.

Defence and security cooperation has been a key pillar of India-UK's comprehensive and strategic partnership. As part of its 'Indo-Pacific tilt', London has been engaging with New Delhi, especially when it comes to cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.

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The visit of the UK NSA comes even as India has raised concerns over the Khalistan vandalism at the Indian High Commission earlier this month. India has already summoned the UK diplomat over the issue in the aftermath of the incident. It had also withdrawn all external security outside the British High Commission in Delhi. During the informal meeting, the matter may be discussed.

NSA Barrow is also UK's G20 sherpa and will be travelling to Kerala for the G20 sherpa meet that begins on Thursday (March 30). The second G20 sherpas meeting under India’s G20 presidency, chaired by India’s G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant is set to take place in the picturesque village of Kumarakom, Kerala, from March 30 to April 2, 2023.&nbsp;

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This is the second high-level visit from the UK to India this month concerning security. Earlier this month, Richard Moore, the chief of MI6 - the UK secret intelligence service was in Delhi as the Indian national capital hosted a gathering of over 25 intelligence chiefs.

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Indian National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval and UK's NSA Tim Barrow will be meeting in Delhi on Thursday (March 30), a meeting that shows growing security cooperation between the two countries.

Indian National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval and UK's NSA Tim Barrow will be meeting in Delhi on Thursday (March 30), a meeting that shows growing security cooperation between the two countries. While the meeting is informal, it is not a strategic dialogue between the two countries. Notably, NSA Doval was in London in February and held a strategic dialogue meeting with Barrow. Defence and security cooperation has been a key pillar of India-UK's comprehensive and strategic partnership. As part of its 'Indo-Pacific tilt', London has been engaging with New Delhi, especially when it comes to cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. WATCH | Gravitas | Explained: India-UK 'Young Professionals Scheme' × The visit of the UK NSA comes even as India has raised concerns over the Khalistan vandalism at the Indian High Commission earlier this month. India has already summoned the UK diplomat over the issue in the aftermath of the incident. It had also withdrawn all external security outside the British High Commission in Delhi. During the informal meeting, the matter may be discussed. NSA Barrow is also UK's G20 sherpa and will be travelling to Kerala for the G20 sherpa meet that begins on Thursday (March 30). The second G20 sherpas meeting under India’s G20 presidency, chaired by India’s G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant is set to take place in the picturesque village of Kumarakom, Kerala, from March 30 to April 2, 2023. ALSO READ | Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit to take place in July: Minister Meenakshi Lekhi This is the second high-level visit from the UK to India this month concerning security. Earlier this month, Richard Moore, the chief of MI6 - the UK secret intelligence service was in Delhi as the Indian national capital hosted a gathering of over 25 intelligence chiefs. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Indian, UK NSAs to hold informal meet in Delhi on Thursday

At least 13 people were killed and several were injured following the collapse of the roof of a stepwell at a temple in Madhya Pradesh's Indore on Thursday. The incident occurred during the Ram Navami celebrations at the Beleshwar Mahadev Jhulelal Temple in the Patel Nagar area.

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The Wuhan virus has made a comeback in India. The nation is witnessing a slow rise in cases in several states. Will the Covid virus become a seasonal phenomenon now? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: India witnesses surge in Covid cases

India has announced an additional 1.1% fee on digital wallet transactions over ₹2,000, which is $24.3. Personal transactions and UPI bank-to-bank transfers will remain free. The surcharge will be levied only on merchants. Could they direct the fee towards you? Molly Gambhir reports.

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Russia and India are looking at expanding the use of the Northern Sea shipping route. The shipping route passes through the Artic and the move could include the building of processing facilities as per Russia's Interfax agency. Watch this video for all details.

Russia, India in talks to develop Northern Sea shipping route

India and Romania have signed a bilateral agreement on defence. Simona Cojocaru, State Secretary of the Ministry of Defence in Romania speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal said that the agreement will be focusing on important projects of cooperation between the two nations with emphasis on maritime security, personal training, and special communication. Cojocaru praised India's role in the Indo-Pacific and emphasizing the importance of consolidating defense industries and supply chains. Cojocaru saw great potential for cooperation between the two nations in this sector, and invited India to attend Romania's annual defense and aerospace exhibitions. She also spoke on the the Russia-Ukraine conflict, pointing that Romania found itself on the front lines of the aggression. She reaffirmed Romania's commitment to defending the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, and supporting its right to self-defense.

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India, as the current chair of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), is set to host a meeting of National Security Advisors (NSA) and top officials in New Delhi on Wednesday. Pakistan and China are likely to attend the SCO-NSA meeting virtually.

India's NSA Doval to chair Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meet of 2023

India hosting several SCO ministerial meetings this year

NSA Ajit Doval at SCO-NSA meet: Connectivity projects should be consultative & transparent

Indian Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane and his Romanian counterpart Simona Cojocaru on Tuesday held a bilateral meeting on defence cooperation in New Delhi. A wide range of issues encompassing military to military cooperation, military training and courses, defence co-development and co-production and capacity building were discussed in the meeting. Defence Ministry said, both the countries have signed an agreement on Defence Cooperation, giving further impetus to bilateral defence cooperation.

Romania Defence Secretary, Simona Cojocaru speaks on Romania's latest defence agreement with India

Will remember my time in India, says outgoing Polish ambassador Adam Burakowski, he further added that Polish relations with India continues to grow stronger.

Poland`s envoy Adam Burakowski says Polish relations with India strong, will grow stronger'

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Tuesday that the ministry has identified and blocked over 500 apps which were being used for spoofing and committing fraud in India. Shah informed about the development while reviewing the working of the cybercrime centre at NDCC Bhawan in Delhi.

India blocks over 500 apps over spoofing and fraud fears

Close Indian ally and neighbour Bhutan, is showing signs of leaning away from India and towards China. Bhutan's Prime Minister Lotay Tshering said China has an equal say in resolving the Doklam issue.

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When the first batch of Indo-Russian BrahMos missiles was delivered to the Indian Armed Forces in 2004, the missiles were barely 13 per cent indigenous. Over the last 19 years, Indian defence industries from across the government and private sector have been contributing immensely and the potent supersonic cruise missile now comprises 78 per cent indigenous components, Atul Dinkar Rane, CEO & MD BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited told WION.

WION Exclusive: Atul Rane on Brahmos' Indigenous components

Alexander Novak, Russia's deputy prime minister, said Russian oil sales to India jumped 22-fold in 2022 amid sanctions against Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine.

Russia says oil sales to India surged amid war in Ukraine

India's National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval took what is widely seen as pot shots at China and Pakistan while addressing NSAs and top officials of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member countries on Wednesday in Indian capital city of New Delhi.

India's National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval took what is widely seen as pot shots at China and Pakistan while addressing NSAs and top officials of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member countries on Wednesday in Indian capital city of New Delhi. Doval touched upon terrorism and sovereignty as the key parts of his opening remarks, apparently hinting at the two countries that have strained relations with India. As the present chair of the grouping, Doval's statement set the tone for the meeting as Pakistan and China attended the event virtually, according to multiple media reports “Terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, and its financing are amongst the most serious threats to international peace and security. Any act of terrorism, regardless of its motivation, is unjustifiable," said Doval, in what is seen by observers as a veiled reference to Pakistan. ALSO READ | Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit to take place in July: Minister Meenakshi Lekhi The NSA also took a shot at China without naming it and invoked the SCO Charter that could show the member states the path forward. “The Charter calls upon member states to have mutual respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity of states, non use of force or threat of its use in international relations, and seeking no unilateral military superiority in areas," added Doval. He continued the subtle attacks by taking a dig at China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) which passes through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The 78-year-old added that India was willing to participate in regional projects, but only if there was transparency. “While expanding connectivity, it is important to ensure that such initiatives are consultative, transparent and participatory, and respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries.” WATCH | NSA Ajit Doval at SCO-NSA meet: Terrorism a serious threats to international peace × After the meeting of NSAs, New Delhi is expected to hold a meeting of the SCO defence ministers next month from April 27-29. The foreign ministers' meet is scheduled to be held in the western Indian state of Goa from May 4-5. All of these meetings will culminate with the SCO Summit, set to be held in July. SCO was founded over 20 years ago to promote economic, political, and military cooperation among its member countries. The organisation's members include Russia, India, China, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. SCO covers over 60 per cent of the Eurasian landmass, 40 per cent of the world population, and 30 per cent of the global GDP. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Indian NSA Ajit Doval takes pot shots at China, Pakistan in his opening speech at SCO meet

Radical Islamic preacher and Indian fugitive Zakir Naik was recently spotted converting a Hindu woman in Oman. India said it was trying to get Oman to extradite Naik. But the preacher is reportedly traveling back to Malaysia.

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India has logged 1,573 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours. This is the biggest spike in over 5 months. What explains it? Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas: India reports biggest spike in Covid cases in 5 months

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