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The eighth day of the Navratri festival is known as Maha Ashtami. It is also referred to as Durga Ashtami or Ashtami. Hindus who revere the goddess Durga celebrate this day. Devotees honor Maa Mahagauri, the eighth manifestation of Maa Durga, on Maha Ashtami. Maa Mahagauri is a representation of tranquility, calm, and purity. It is thought that Maa Mahagauri rewards and cleanses her followers of their misdeeds on this day.

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<p>Get ready for a celestial spectacle! On the weekend of October 28-29, 2023, the Moon is about to put on a show with a partial lunar eclipse.&nbsp;On the midnight of October 28, the Moon will begin its journey into the penumbral shadow.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During a penumbral lunar eclipse, the Moon will pass through the Earth's penumbral shadow, causing a faint shading or dimming of the lunar surface. This will occur when the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, but the Moon will not enter the Earth's&nbsp;dark central shadow, known as the umbra.</p>

<p>In the early hours of October 29,&nbsp;the umbral phase will take over.&nbsp;The umbral phase of the Moon is the part of a lunar eclipse when the Moon enters the darkest part of Earth's shadow, known as the umbra.</p>

<p>During this phase, the Moon is directly aligned with the Earth and the Sun, causing it to pass through the Earth's central shadow or umbra. This results in a noticeable darkening and reddening of the Moon as it is bathed in the Earth's refracted sunlight, giving it the appearance of a "blood moon."</p>

<p>And guess what? You won't need a telescope to catch this cosmic event. It is going to be visible from every nook and cranny of India around midnight.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>But India isn't the only spot where the Moon will steal the spotlight.</p>

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<p>The Eclipse will be putting on a show across a list of locations including the Western Pacific Ocean, Australia, Asia, Europe, Africa, eastern South America, north–eastern North America, the Atlantic Ocean, the Indian Ocean, and the South Pacific Ocean.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What are the timings?</strong></h2>

<p>The umbral phase will kick off at 01:05 am IST on October 29 and will wrap up at 02:24 am IST. That's a cool 1 hour and 19 minutes of lunar eclipse action, with a tiny magnitude of 0.126.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>On September 7, 2025, there will be a total lunar eclipse.&nbsp;The last lunar eclipse India saw was on November 8, 2022, and it was a total eclipse.&nbsp;</p>

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Get ready for a celestial spectacle! On the weekend of October 28-29, 2023, the Moon is about to put on a show with a partial lunar eclipse. On the midnight of October 28, the Moon will begin its journey into the penumbral shadow.

Get ready for a celestial spectacle! On the weekend of October 28-29, 2023, the Moon is about to put on a show with a partial lunar eclipse. On the midnight of October 28, the Moon will begin its journey into the penumbral shadow. During a penumbral lunar eclipse, the Moon will pass through the Earth's penumbral shadow, causing a faint shading or dimming of the lunar surface. This will occur when the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, but the Moon will not enter the Earth's dark central shadow, known as the umbra. In the early hours of October 29, the umbral phase will take over. The umbral phase of the Moon is the part of a lunar eclipse when the Moon enters the darkest part of Earth's shadow, known as the umbra. During this phase, the Moon is directly aligned with the Earth and the Sun, causing it to pass through the Earth's central shadow or umbra. This results in a noticeable darkening and reddening of the Moon as it is bathed in the Earth's refracted sunlight, giving it the appearance of a "blood moon." And guess what? You won't need a telescope to catch this cosmic event. It is going to be visible from every nook and cranny of India around midnight. But India isn't the only spot where the Moon will steal the spotlight. Also Read | Will 'Devil Comet' hurtling towards Earth bring devastation? Here's what scientists suggest The Eclipse will be putting on a show across a list of locations including the Western Pacific Ocean, Australia, Asia, Europe, Africa, eastern South America, north–eastern North America, the Atlantic Ocean, the Indian Ocean, and the South Pacific Ocean. What are the timings? The umbral phase will kick off at 01:05 am IST on October 29 and will wrap up at 02:24 am IST. That's a cool 1 hour and 19 minutes of lunar eclipse action, with a tiny magnitude of 0.126. Also Read | Groundwater in US turning dangerously salty, scientists say On September 7, 2025, there will be a total lunar eclipse. The last lunar eclipse India saw was on November 8, 2022, and it was a total eclipse. Watch | Earth's core has been leaking for billions of years × So, all lunar enthusiasts must be ready for this partial eclipse of the Moon as it will be a must-see event for skygazers. (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>An Agniveer, a soldier recruited under India's Agnipath scheme, died while serving on duty in Siachen, the&nbsp;region with extreme cold and temperatures often dropping well below freezing.</p>

<p>Fire and Fury Corps, headquartered in Leh and guarding the Siachen region, announced the tragic demise of Agniveer Gawate Akshay Laxman on Sunday (Oct 22).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Agniveer Laxman hailed from the Indian state of Maharashtra.</p>

<h2><strong>Army pays tribute&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>In a solemn tribute, the entire Fire and Fury Corps, led by Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande, extended its deepest condolences to the family and saluted the supreme sacrifice made by the Agniveer in the line of duty in the unforgiving heights of Siachen.</p>

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<p>Siachen is one of the world's highest militarised zones, situated at an altitude of approximately 20,000 feet in the Karakoram range. The brave soldiers battle here in extreme conditions and have to contend with frostbite, high winds, avalanches, and other severe weather-related challenges.</p>

<p>"Quartered in snow silent to remain, when the bugle calls they shall rise and march again," the Fire and Fury Corps said on X.</p>

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<p>"All ranks of Fire and Fury Corps salute the supreme sacrifice of #Agniveer (Operator) Gawate Akshay Laxman, in the line of duty, in the unforgiving heights of #Siachen and offer deepest condolences to the family," it added.</p>

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<p>The specific circumstances surrounding Laxman's death remain to be unknown at this time.</p>

<p>The Indian government had announced the Agnipath scheme in 2022, in place of the earlier process of recruitment of soldiers into the armed forces. As per the scheme, the soldiers, who are called as Agniveers, are recruited for four years, after which they get an opportunity to join the regular cadre.</p>
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An Agniveer, a soldier recruited under India's Agnipath scheme, died while serving on duty in Siachen, the region with extreme cold and temperatures often dropping well below freezing.

An Agniveer, a soldier recruited under India's Agnipath scheme, died while serving on duty in Siachen, the region with extreme cold and temperatures often dropping well below freezing. Fire and Fury Corps, headquartered in Leh and guarding the Siachen region, announced the tragic demise of Agniveer Gawate Akshay Laxman on Sunday (Oct 22). Agniveer Laxman hailed from the Indian state of Maharashtra. Army pays tribute In a solemn tribute, the entire Fire and Fury Corps, led by Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande, extended its deepest condolences to the family and saluted the supreme sacrifice made by the Agniveer in the line of duty in the unforgiving heights of Siachen. Also Read | 'Ripple effects' of Israel-Hamas war not entirely clear now: Jaishankar at Kautilya Economic Conclave 2023 Siachen is one of the world's highest militarised zones, situated at an altitude of approximately 20,000 feet in the Karakoram range. The brave soldiers battle here in extreme conditions and have to contend with frostbite, high winds, avalanches, and other severe weather-related challenges. "Quartered in snow silent to remain, when the bugle calls they shall rise and march again," the Fire and Fury Corps said on X. Also Read | India sends humanitarian aid to Gaza; Palestine envoy welcomes the step "All ranks of Fire and Fury Corps salute the supreme sacrifice of #Agniveer (Operator) Gawate Akshay Laxman, in the line of duty, in the unforgiving heights of #Siachen and offer deepest condolences to the family," it added. Watch | Durga Pooja is a 10-day-long festival celebrated across India × The specific circumstances surrounding Laxman's death remain to be unknown at this time. The Indian government had announced the Agnipath scheme in 2022, in place of the earlier process of recruitment of soldiers into the armed forces. As per the scheme, the soldiers, who are called as Agniveers, are recruited for four years, after which they get an opportunity to join the regular cadre. (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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Durga Puja is an annual Hindu festival that is celebrated in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in West Bengal

Durga Pooja is a 10-day-long festival celebrated across India

The third guided-missile stealth destroyer, named "Imphal," has been delivered by Mazagon Docks four months ahead of schedule on Friday, giving the Navy a boost. With a displacement of 7,500 tons and a crew of 312, the 164-meter warship is equipped with surface-to-air missiles and BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles.

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The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) on Saturday put the launch of the first uncrewed test flight (TV-D1 Flight Test) in the Gaganyaan Mission on hold.

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The latest from the India-Canada diplomatic row Canada has accused India of violating international law as it withdrew its 41 diplomats from the country.

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<p>The United States and Britain on Friday (Oct 20) appealed to India not to push Canada for reducing its diplomatic presence in New Delhi and expressed their concern over the pull out of 41 diplomats by Ottawa amid the ongoing dispute over the killing of Khalistani terrorist and Canadian citizen Hardeep Singh Nijjar.<br />
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Canada had alleged that the Indian government was involved in the murder of Nijjar which took place in Vancouver in June. India has&nbsp;refuted the allegations.<br />
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"We are concerned by the departure of Canadian diplomats from India, in response to the Indian government's demand of Canada to significantly reduce its diplomatic presence in India," said US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller.<br />
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"Resolving differences requires diplomats on the ground. We have urged the Indian government not to insist upon a reduction in Canada's diplomatic presence and to cooperate in the ongoing Canadian investigation. We expect India to uphold its obligations under the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, including with respect to privileges and immunities enjoyed by accredited members of Canada's diplomatic mission," the statement added.</p>

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<p>Washington had earlier stated that it took the allegations of Canada seriously and had appealed to India to co-operate with Canada in investigating the killing of Nijjar. The analysts have suggested that the US and the UK do not wish to damage relations with India, which they see as a counterbalance to their rival Asian nation China.<br />
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However, the statements released by the US State Department and Britain's Foreign Office on Friday have so far been the most direct criticism made by them over New Delhi on the issue.<br />
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"We do not agree with the decisions taken by the Indian government that have resulted in a number of Canadian diplomats departing India," stated a spokesperson for Britain's Foreign Office.<br />
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Recently, Canada withdrew its 41 diplomats from India after Ottawa was asked by New Delhi to cut down its diplomatic presence following a row over Nijjar's killing. On Friday, Canada stated that it was suspending in-person operations at consulates in various cities of India for some time and said that there could be delays in visa processing.<br />
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Citing the Vienna Convention, Britain's Foreign Office said, "The unilateral removal of the privileges and immunities that provide for the safety and security of diplomats is not consistent with the principles or the effective functioning of the Vienna Convention."</p>

<h2><strong>Trudeau says 'India violating Vienna Convention'</strong></h2>

<p>Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that the decision of India to revoke diplomatic immunity to 41 Canadian diplomats in India was a “violation of the Vienna Convention governing diplomacy” and added that it would impact “millions of Canadians who trace their origins to the Indian subcontinent.”</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Canadian minister dodges direct question on Nijjar killing evidence | WION</strong></p>

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<p>While addressing an event in the town of Brampton in the Greater Toronto Area or GTA on Friday (Oct 20), Trudeau stated, “The actions that the Government of India took this week are themselves contrary to international law. The Government of India decided to unilaterally revoke the diplomatic immunity of 40 Canadian diplomats in India. This is a violation of the Vienna Convention governing diplomacy. This is them choosing to contravene a very fundamental principle of international law and diplomacy.”<br />
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Further speaking about the Indo-Canadian diaspora, he said, “It also has very real impacts on the millions of people who travel back and forth between India, as students, as family members, for weddings, for businesses, for the growing trade ties between our countries.”<br />
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Earlier, the Indian foreign ministry had stated that it had not violated the Vienna Convention on diplomatic relations.<br />
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"The state of our bilateral relations, the much higher number of Canadian diplomats in India, and their continued interference in our internal affairs warrant a parity in mutual diplomatic presence in New Delhi and Ottawa," said the ministry, in a statement.</p>

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The United States and Britain on Friday (Oct 20) appealed to India not to push Canada for reducing its diplomatic presence in New Delhi and expressed their concern over the pull out of 41 diplomats by Ottawa amid the ongoing dispute over the killing of Khalistani terrorist and Canadian citizen Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Canada had alleged that the Indian government was involved in the murder of Nijjar which took place in Vancouver in June. India has refuted the allegations. "We are concerned by the departure of Canadian diplomats from India, in response to the Indian government's demand of Canada to significantly reduce its diplomatic presence in India," said US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller. "Resolving differences requires diplomats on the ground. We have urged the Indian government not to insist upon a reduction in Canada's diplomatic presence and to cooperate in the ongoing Canadian investigation. We expect India to uphold its obligations under the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, including with respect to privileges and immunities enjoyed by accredited members of Canada's diplomatic mission," the statement added. ALSO READ | 'Parity not violation of international norms': India hits back at Canada, says it upholds Vienna Convention Washington had earlier stated that it took the allegations of Canada seriously and had appealed to India to co-operate with Canada in investigating the killing of Nijjar. The analysts have suggested that the US and the UK do not wish to damage relations with India, which they see as a counterbalance to their rival Asian nation China. However, the statements released by the US State Department and Britain's Foreign Office on Friday have so far been the most direct criticism made by them over New Delhi on the issue. "We do not agree with the decisions taken by the Indian government that have resulted in a number of Canadian diplomats departing India," stated a spokesperson for Britain's Foreign Office. Recently, Canada withdrew its 41 diplomats from India after Ottawa was asked by New Delhi to cut down its diplomatic presence following a row over Nijjar's killing. On Friday, Canada stated that it was suspending in-person operations at consulates in various cities of India for some time and said that there could be delays in visa processing. Citing the Vienna Convention, Britain's Foreign Office said, "The unilateral removal of the privileges and immunities that provide for the safety and security of diplomats is not consistent with the principles or the effective functioning of the Vienna Convention." Trudeau says 'India violating Vienna Convention' Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that the decision of India to revoke diplomatic immunity to 41 Canadian diplomats in India was a “violation of the Vienna Convention governing diplomacy” and added that it would impact “millions of Canadians who trace their origins to the Indian subcontinent.” Watch | Canadian minister dodges direct question on Nijjar killing evidence | WION While addressing an event in the town of Brampton in the Greater Toronto Area or GTA on Friday (Oct 20), Trudeau stated, “The actions that the Government of India took this week are themselves contrary to international law. The Government of India decided to unilaterally revoke the diplomatic immunity of 40 Canadian diplomats in India. This is a violation of the Vienna Convention governing diplomacy. This is them choosing to contravene a very fundamental principle of international law and diplomacy.” Further speaking about the Indo-Canadian diaspora, he said, “It also has very real impacts on the millions of people who travel back and forth between India, as students, as family members, for weddings, for businesses, for the growing trade ties between our countries.” Earlier, the Indian foreign ministry had stated that it had not violated the Vienna Convention on diplomatic relations. "The state of our bilateral relations, the much higher number of Canadian diplomats in India, and their continued interference in our internal affairs warrant a parity in mutual diplomatic presence in New Delhi and Ottawa," said the ministry, in a statement. (With inputs from agencies) 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><strong>Namo Bharat Train</strong>: India's first semi-high-speed regional rail service Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) was officially renamed 'Namo Bharat' on Thursday (October 19), a day before its inauguration by the country's Prime Minister Narendra Modi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Prime Minister Modi is expected to inaugurate the regional rail around 12 noon today (October 20), Hindustan Times reported.</p>

<p>Making the announcement official, Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri in a social media post said, "Inauguration of the country’s first Regional Rapid Train #NamoBharat between Sahibabad &amp; Duhai Depot by PM Sh @narendramodi Ji on 20 October 2023 will mark the beginning of a new era of state-of-the-art ultra-modern urban commute in the country. @PMOIndia @myogiadityanath."</p>

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<p>Later, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs's official handle tweeted, "India’s first Regional Rapid train “#NamoBharat” Train is indigenously manufactured with a designed speed potential of 180 kmph and an operational speed potential of 160 kmph."</p>

<p>The 17-km priority section of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Corridor is expected to be opened for passengers on October 21, a day after its inauguration. The foundation stone for the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut corridor was laid by PM Modi on 8 March 2019.</p>

<p>The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), which is implementing India's first semi-high-speed regional rail service project, named RRTS trains as 'RAPIDX' in April.</p>

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<p>The Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut corridor is estimated to be worth Rs 30,000 crore ($3.60 billion) which will connect Delhi to Meerut with a travel time of less than an hour passing through urban centres of Ghaziabad, Muradnagar and Modinagar, the PM office had said. It added that the trains would be operational from 6 am to 11 pm. To start with, the frequency of trains would be 15 minutes and can be increased to every 5 minutes.</p>

<p>Renaming the rapid regional train comes after the renaming of the country's first semi-high-speed train "Train 18", now called "Vande Bharat", and the revamping of 1,275 railway stations under the "Amrit Bharat Stations" scheme.&nbsp;</p>

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Namo Bharat Train: India's first semi-high-speed regional rail service Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) was officially renamed 'Namo Bharat' on Thursday (October 19), a day before its inauguration by the country's Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Namo Bharat Train: India's first semi-high-speed regional rail service Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) was officially renamed 'Namo Bharat' on Thursday (October 19), a day before its inauguration by the country's Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Prime Minister Modi is expected to inaugurate the regional rail around 12 noon today (October 20), Hindustan Times reported. Making the announcement official, Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri in a social media post said, "Inauguration of the country’s first Regional Rapid Train #NamoBharat between Sahibabad & Duhai Depot by PM Sh @narendramodi Ji on 20 October 2023 will mark the beginning of a new era of state-of-the-art ultra-modern urban commute in the country. @PMOIndia @myogiadityanath." Also read | Delhi-Meerut RRTS: PM Modi to inaugurate India's first RapidX, here's all you need to know Inauguration of the country’s first Regional Rapid Train #NamoBharat between Sahibabad & Duhai Depot by PM Sh @narendramodi Ji on 20 October 2023 will mark the beginning of a new era of state-of-the-art ultra modern urban commute in the country.@PMOIndia @myogiadityanath pic.twitter.com/bYJijE7R4b — Hardeep Singh Puri (@HardeepSPuri) October 19, 2023 × Later, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs's official handle tweeted, "India’s first Regional Rapid train “#NamoBharat” Train is indigenously manufactured with a designed speed potential of 180 kmph and an operational speed potential of 160 kmph." The 17-km priority section of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Corridor is expected to be opened for passengers on October 21, a day after its inauguration. The foundation stone for the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut corridor was laid by PM Modi on 8 March 2019. The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), which is implementing India's first semi-high-speed regional rail service project, named RRTS trains as 'RAPIDX' in April. Also read | In pics: India’s fastest metro train for the Delhi-Meerut Rapid Rail RRTS project The Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut corridor is estimated to be worth Rs 30,000 crore ($3.60 billion) which will connect Delhi to Meerut with a travel time of less than an hour passing through urban centres of Ghaziabad, Muradnagar and Modinagar, the PM office had said. It added that the trains would be operational from 6 am to 11 pm. To start with, the frequency of trains would be 15 minutes and can be increased to every 5 minutes. Renaming the rapid regional train comes after the renaming of the country's first semi-high-speed train "Train 18", now called "Vande Bharat", and the revamping of 1,275 railway stations under the "Amrit Bharat Stations" scheme. (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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India had a blockbuster outing during their ODI World Cup 2023 match against Afghanistan. While India skipper Rohit Sharma broke several records with his 131-run innings off 84 balls, Virat Kohli also broke the record for most runs in World Cups (ODI and T20 combined). Here are all the records that were broken in the India vs Afghanistan match.

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Apple, Google is now joining the list of global tech giants setting up their production unit in India. You'll soon be able to buy Made in India, Google phone they are all coming towards India now.

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India has once again expressed its Opposition to China's Belt and Road Initiative. Further emphasising the impact of this infrastructure program on participating countries.

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In the ongoing Khalistani dispute over the murder of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Canada has now withdrawn 41 of its diplomat from India. Canadian Foreign Minister made this announcement.

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Thirty-year-old transsexual Amit Mohite, also known as Amrapali Mohite, lives in Pune. Amrapali, a postgraduate student who was raised in the Tadiwala Road slums of Pune, provides for about a hundred youngsters who live on the city's sidewalks.

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With tourism in the Kashmir valley hitting record highs this year, the government has given residents and visitors an additional experience. In the valley, Indian Railways launched the Vistadome Coach, an all-weather glass-ceiling air-conditioned train. Visitors will not find another opportunity to see Kashmir's scenery like this, as they will be able to do so from a glass carriage.

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<p>A Pakistani man was nabbed by India's anti-terrorist squad on Friday (Oct 20) for allegedly spying on Indian defence personnel via WhatsApp, media reports said citing an official. The arrest was made in the Indian state of Gujarat by state police's ATS team.</p>

<p>Reports said that the accused is a native of Pakistan and was granted Indian citizenship in 2005.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The incident came to light after ATS received military intel that an Indian WhatsApp number was operated from Pakistan to spy on defence personnel.</p>

<p>The identified suspect behind the crime is 53-year-old Labhshankar Maheshwari from Tarapur town in Anand district in Gujarat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The snooping was done to allegedly help Pakistani authorities. The plot involved sending spyware to the WhatsApp of Indian defence personnel in the garb of a fake 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign, which sought to encourage every Indian household to sport the national flag.</p>

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<p>When these officials clicked on the spyware, it installed the tracking malware.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The accused has been booked under Indian Penal Code (IPC) section 123 (concealing with intent to facilitate a design to wage war against the government) and 121-A (conspiracy to wage war against the government) and under relevant sections of the Information Technology Act.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What led to the conspiracy?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>According to the investigation, Maheshwari conceded to have helped in the conspiracy so that he could fast-track his visa process, along with that of his wife and two other family members.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>They wanted to visit Pakistan to meet relatives, reports said quoting ATS Superintendent of Police Om Prakash Jat.</p>

<p>"In return, the person with contacts in the Pakistan embassy (high commission) asked Maheshwari to start WhatsApp on his mobile phone using a SIM card, which he received from one Saqlain Thaim, a resident of Jamnagar. Maheshwari then shared the OTP to activate WhatsApp with that man," Jat said.</p>

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<p>"The Indian Military Intelligence recently learnt&nbsp;that either the Pakistan Army or Pakistan's intelligence agency had somehow acquired an Indian SIM card, which was being used for spying on Indian defence personnel by sending them malware through WhatsApp. Based on the information, we apprehended Maheshwari from Tarapur in Anand, where he runs a grocery shop," he reportedly added.</p>

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A Pakistani man was nabbed by India's anti-terrorist squad on Friday (Oct 20) for allegedly spying on Indian defence personnel via WhatsApp, media reports said citing an official.

A Pakistani man was nabbed by India's anti-terrorist squad on Friday (Oct 20) for allegedly spying on Indian defence personnel via WhatsApp, media reports said citing an official. The arrest was made in the Indian state of Gujarat by state police's ATS team. Reports said that the accused is a native of Pakistan and was granted Indian citizenship in 2005. The incident came to light after ATS received military intel that an Indian WhatsApp number was operated from Pakistan to spy on defence personnel. The identified suspect behind the crime is 53-year-old Labhshankar Maheshwari from Tarapur town in Anand district in Gujarat. The snooping was done to allegedly help Pakistani authorities. The plot involved sending spyware to the WhatsApp of Indian defence personnel in the garb of a fake 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign, which sought to encourage every Indian household to sport the national flag. Also Read | Delhi-Meerut RRTS: India's first semi-high-speed regional rail to be called 'Namo Bharat' When these officials clicked on the spyware, it installed the tracking malware. The accused has been booked under Indian Penal Code (IPC) section 123 (concealing with intent to facilitate a design to wage war against the government) and 121-A (conspiracy to wage war against the government) and under relevant sections of the Information Technology Act. What led to the conspiracy? According to the investigation, Maheshwari conceded to have helped in the conspiracy so that he could fast-track his visa process, along with that of his wife and two other family members. Also Read | Hardeep Nijjar row: Canada withdraws 41 diplomats from India after Delhi's warning over diplomatic immunity They wanted to visit Pakistan to meet relatives, reports said quoting ATS Superintendent of Police Om Prakash Jat. "In return, the person with contacts in the Pakistan embassy (high commission) asked Maheshwari to start WhatsApp on his mobile phone using a SIM card, which he received from one Saqlain Thaim, a resident of Jamnagar. Maheshwari then shared the OTP to activate WhatsApp with that man," Jat said. Watch | Nawaz Sharif granted bail, his arrest warrants suspended × "The Indian Military Intelligence recently learnt that either the Pakistan Army or Pakistan's intelligence agency had somehow acquired an Indian SIM card, which was being used for spying on Indian defence personnel by sending them malware through WhatsApp. Based on the information, we apprehended Maheshwari from Tarapur in Anand, where he runs a grocery shop," he reportedly added. (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>Canada has once again made a poor diplomatic show as it chose to evade the most important question posed by a journalist amid the country's row with India over the killing of&nbsp;Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. During the interaction with the media, after Canada withdrew 41 of its diplomats from India, Foreign Minister Melanie Joly was asked a straightforward question. The question was whether Canada has shown the evidence to India which confirms that there is an Indian government hand behind the killing of the Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, as alleged by Ottawa.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the question was fired by the journalist, the Canadian minister looked like she was at a loss for words and had no direct answer.</p>

<p>India has already asked Canada to give it the evidence to support its contentious claims, but Ottawa has so far come up with nothing but the same rhetoric.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While navigating through her stammering and fumbling, Joly said that Canada first raised the issue with India, and then only the Prime Minister Justin Trudeau chose to bring it to the Parliament.</p>

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<p>She said that there were different conversations held with India and that allegations&nbsp;leveled by Trudeau were not a surprise.&nbsp;Joly's response seemed like a clear digression from addressing the issue clearly and head-on.</p>

<p>Later, when the media person pressed on, Joly once more dodged the question and continued saying that Indian officials were made aware of the "credible allegations" and based on that India has decided to take their own decisions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Upon listening to Joly dilly-dallying for about a minute and not responding to the posed question, the reporter while thanking Joly also asserted that she did not answer what was asked. At this point, the Canadian FM looked a bit irate and asserted that she did address the question and that "links and information" were shared.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>India-Canada diplomatic row&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The India-Canada diplomatic row further heightened as Canada,&nbsp; which withdrew dozens of its diplomats as sought by India to reach diplomatic parity, accused New Delhi of breaking norms of "diplomatic immunity."</p>

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<p>This came as India, while demanding a reduction in the number of Canadian diplomats, also cautioned Ottawa that if this was not made sure, it would remove their diplomatic immunity.</p>

<p>India's external affairs ministry has since responded and rubbished "any attempt to portray the implementation of parity as a violation of international norms."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Our actions in implementing this parity are fully consistent with Article 11.1 of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations," it said.</p>

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<p>It quoted the article which read, "In the absence of specific agreement as to the size of the mission, the receiving State may require that the size of a mission be kept within limits considered by it to be reasonable and normal, having regard to circumstances and conditions in the receiving State and to the needs of the particular mission.”</p>

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Canada has once again made a poor diplomatic show as it chose to evade the most important question posed by a journalist amid the country's row with India over the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

Canada has once again made a poor diplomatic show as it chose to evade the most important question posed by a journalist amid the country's row with India over the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. During the interaction with the media, after Canada withdrew 41 of its diplomats from India, Foreign Minister Melanie Joly was asked a straightforward question. The question was whether Canada has shown the evidence to India which confirms that there is an Indian government hand behind the killing of the Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, as alleged by Ottawa. After the question was fired by the journalist, the Canadian minister looked like she was at a loss for words and had no direct answer. India has already asked Canada to give it the evidence to support its contentious claims, but Ottawa has so far come up with nothing but the same rhetoric. While navigating through her stammering and fumbling, Joly said that Canada first raised the issue with India, and then only the Prime Minister Justin Trudeau chose to bring it to the Parliament. Also Read | 'Parity not violation of international norms': India hits back at Canada, says it upholds Vienna Convention She said that there were different conversations held with India and that allegations leveled by Trudeau were not a surprise. Joly's response seemed like a clear digression from addressing the issue clearly and head-on. Later, when the media person pressed on, Joly once more dodged the question and continued saying that Indian officials were made aware of the "credible allegations" and based on that India has decided to take their own decisions. Upon listening to Joly dilly-dallying for about a minute and not responding to the posed question, the reporter while thanking Joly also asserted that she did not answer what was asked. At this point, the Canadian FM looked a bit irate and asserted that she did address the question and that "links and information" were shared. Also Read | Canadian visa services to face delays after New Delhi kicks out 41 diplomats India-Canada diplomatic row The India-Canada diplomatic row further heightened as Canada, which withdrew dozens of its diplomats as sought by India to reach diplomatic parity, accused New Delhi of breaking norms of "diplomatic immunity." #BREAKING: Canadian Foreign Minister @melaniejoly left red faced in a media interaction as she is unable to answer question on why Canada failed to share any evidence with India on killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Canada confirms withdrawing 41 diplomats from… pic.twitter.com/ineznOsMSD — Aditya Raj Kaul (@AdityaRajKaul) October 20, 2023 × This came as India, while demanding a reduction in the number of Canadian diplomats, also cautioned Ottawa that if this was not made sure, it would remove their diplomatic immunity. India's external affairs ministry has since responded and rubbished "any attempt to portray the implementation of parity as a violation of international norms." "Our actions in implementing this parity are fully consistent with Article 11.1 of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations," it said. Watch | Hardeep Singh Nijjar murder row intensifies: 41 Canada diplomats leave India in last 24 hours | WION × It quoted the article which read, "In the absence of specific agreement as to the size of the mission, the receiving State may require that the size of a mission be kept within limits considered by it to be reasonable and normal, having regard to circumstances and conditions in the receiving State and to the needs of the particular mission.” (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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