Flash floods are wreaking havoc in India's Sikkim State. According to the latest reports, thousands of tourists stranded in Sikkim have been declared safe now and the Army and local administrations are providing assistance to restore Road connectivity as well. Evacuations and rescue operations are expected to start today.

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The India-Canada diplomatic row continues to worsen and there are media reports that state that Canada has actually evacuated its diplomatic staff from its High Commission in India.

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<p>Leading Indian tech firms are preparing for a tough year ahead as they look to bounce back in the next financial year after what JPMorgan analysts have referred to as a "washout" year.</p>

<p>The financial giant's analysts anticipate investors to closely examine the upcoming second-quarter results and comments from Indian tech companies for signs of a recovery in deal signings.</p>

<p>However, analysts Ankur Rudra and Bhavik Mehta have expressed their reservations, “We remain negative on the sector as we haven't seen a meaningful uptick in demand in our recent checks. We think the overall setup is not as positive as last quarter," Reuters quoted them as saying.</p>

<p>The Indian tech sector has been grappling with challenges as clients, primarily based in the United States, have reduced tech spending, delayed projects, and even cancelled contracts, citing concerns over slower economic growth and potential long-term interest rate hikes.</p>

<p>"Investors have assumed FY24 is a washout and shifted focus to FY25, hoping for a rebound," Reuters quoted the analysts as saying. They noted that this shift in focus has contributed to the Nifty IT index outperforming the broader Nifty 50 over the past three months.</p>

<p>In the upcoming quarterly earnings reports, the key areas of interest will be deal signings and the distinction between new deals and renewals. This analysis will help assess the potential for growth in fiscal 2025.</p>

<p>However, despite this anticipation, Rudra and Mehta have argued that their recent discussions with industry executives did not reveal "any meaningful optimism of a demand rebound."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"There are green shoots in certain paths, but overall decision-making and deal ramp-ups remain sluggish," both analysts noted.&nbsp;</p>

<p>JPMorgan's outlook for large-cap tech companies in fiscal 2025 suggests high single-digit earnings growth, which is lower than market expectations of double-digit growth. Similarly, mid-cap companies are expected to see low double-digit growth, compared to market expectations of mid-teens growth.</p>

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Leading Indian tech firms are preparing for a tough year ahead as they look to bounce back in the next financial year after what JPMorgan analysts have referred to as a "washout" year. The financial giant's analysts anticipate investors to closely examine the upcoming second-quarter results and comments from Indian tech companies for signs of a recovery in deal signings. However, analysts Ankur Rudra and Bhavik Mehta have expressed their reservations, “We remain negative on the sector as we haven't seen a meaningful uptick in demand in our recent checks. We think the overall setup is not as positive as last quarter," Reuters quoted them as saying. The Indian tech sector has been grappling with challenges as clients, primarily based in the United States, have reduced tech spending, delayed projects, and even cancelled contracts, citing concerns over slower economic growth and potential long-term interest rate hikes. "Investors have assumed FY24 is a washout and shifted focus to FY25, hoping for a rebound," Reuters quoted the analysts as saying. They noted that this shift in focus has contributed to the Nifty IT index outperforming the broader Nifty 50 over the past three months. In the upcoming quarterly earnings reports, the key areas of interest will be deal signings and the distinction between new deals and renewals. This analysis will help assess the potential for growth in fiscal 2025. However, despite this anticipation, Rudra and Mehta have argued that their recent discussions with industry executives did not reveal "any meaningful optimism of a demand rebound." "There are green shoots in certain paths, but overall decision-making and deal ramp-ups remain sluggish," both analysts noted. JPMorgan's outlook for large-cap tech companies in fiscal 2025 suggests high single-digit earnings growth, which is lower than market expectations of double-digit growth. Similarly, mid-cap companies are expected to see low double-digit growth, compared to market expectations of mid-teens growth. (With inputs from Reuters) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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India's impressive performance at the Hangzhou Asian Games highlights its growing prominence in sports. Across various disciplines like shooting, compound archery, and athletics, India has excelled and shattered previous records. Remarkably, India is on the verge of reaching 100 medals, a significant leap from their previous best of 70 medals in the history of the Asian Games.

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4 Indian states - Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan and Mizoram - go to polls by the end of 2023. Besides Telangana, these will be the last round of state polls before the national elections in the middle of 2024. That makes them a big litmus test for the parties going to the hustings. The states going to elections cover 66 parliamentary seats.

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1992 World Champions Pakistan begin their World Cup Campaign against Netherlands. Toss details, Playing XIs and a detailed preview to the game in Hyderabad with 1996 World Cup-winning coach Dav Whatmore. Write in to us and tell us what your Playing XI will be and also ask questions to Dav live. Use the hashtag #AskDav and #WIONCricket on social media.

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<p>As part of the ongoing testing process for the Gaganyaan Human spaceflight mission, the Indian space agency is to take possession of crucial flight hardware. Known as the Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-CM) Crew Module structure, this is the shell within which the Indian astronauts would be safely nestled in during their rocket-powered journey to space, their stay in orbit, and back. The first of two such aluminum-alloy structures, made by Chennai-based firm KCP Limited, is to be handed over to the Indian space agency, on Saturday (Oct 7).</p>

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<p>According to the firm, this crew module structure weighs 3.1 tonnes, measures 3.1 metre in diameter, stands 2.6 metre tall, and is made using a light alloy of aluminium and 15CDV6 steel.</p>

<p>The structure has been built by joining, welding, riveting, and thread fastening more than 100 components. In this form, this structure comprises only the outer shell and not the electronics and avionics components that are to be fitted within.</p>

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<p>Queried about a similar crew module structure that ISRO had taken possession from a Hyderabad-based firm in March 2023, Narayan Rao, President, KCP Limited told WION, "ISRO generally sources a similar component from two industry partners. While these are the same product/hardware, there are differences in their manufacturing processes and the materials used. This specific model is designed by ISRO and made by us. The process of manufacturing this took almost a year".&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He added that manufacturing of such components for aerospace needs is very sophisticated, owing to how new changes and modifications need to be incorporated.</p>

<p>For example, in the second crew module that we are supplying to ISRO, they might suggest some changes based on their learnings from the first one. We will have to keep making the changes, as this is a zero-error astronaut mission that we are working towards, he said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Integrated Air Drop Test is one where the crew module shell will be integrated with its associated systems, parachutes etc. This crew module will be underslung on an Indian Air Force Chinook heavy-lift helicopter and it will be carried to an altitude of four kilometres or approx 13,100 feet.</p>

<p>From there, it will be dropped vertically and then it would be slowed down by a set of on-board parachutes and then descend slowly and safely. This is a crucial test, given that this is the final phase of descent for the astronaut-carrying crew module.</p>

<p>It is required to safely splashdown within a designated area in the ocean, from where it will be recovered by designated Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard assets.</p>

<p>In November 2022, ISRO had done a similar drop test using a heavy-lift aircraft of the Indian Air Force. Back then, ISRO did not have a crew module structure at their disposal. Therefore, ISRO dropped a dummy weight similar to that of the crew module and deployed parachutes to slow it down.</p>

<p>"A 5-ton dummy mass, equivalent to the Crew module mass, was taken to an altitude of 2.5 kilometres and dropped using the Indian Air force’s IL-76 aircraft. Two small pyro-based mortar-deployed pilot parachutes, then pulled the main parachutes. The fully inflated main parachutes reduced the payload speed to a safe landing speed as the entire sequence lasted about 2-3 minutes and the payload mass landed softly on the ground," ISRO had said in November 2022.</p>

<p>After being handed over to ISRO officials, the crew module structure is expected to be transported to the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram, where it would be integrated with its parachutes and other systems. Once that is completed, ISRO would commence the air drop tests of the same.&nbsp;</p>

<p>ISRO's Gaganyaan project envisages demonstration of indigenously-designed and developed human spaceflight capability. It will be done by launching a crew of three Indian astronauts to an earth orbit of 400 km for a three-day mission and then bringing them back safely to earth, by splash-landing in Indian sea waters.</p>

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As part of the ongoing testing process for the Gaganyaan Human spaceflight mission, the Indian space agency is to take possession of crucial flight hardware. Known as the Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-CM) Crew Module structure, this is the shell within which the Indian astronauts would be safely nestled in during their rocket-powered journey to space, their stay in orbit, and back.

As part of the ongoing testing process for the Gaganyaan Human spaceflight mission, the Indian space agency is to take possession of crucial flight hardware. Known as the Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-CM) Crew Module structure, this is the shell within which the Indian astronauts would be safely nestled in during their rocket-powered journey to space, their stay in orbit, and back. The first of two such aluminum-alloy structures, made by Chennai-based firm KCP Limited, is to be handed over to the Indian space agency, on Saturday (Oct 7). #isro to take possession of #gaganyaan crew module shell, made in #chennai #TamilNadu by KCP Heavy Engg Soon, an #IndianAirForce Chinook helo will carry this shell to 4kms altitude& drop it, as part of testing parachutes, related systems Many tests coming up #tech #space 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/sp1zhx9DZs — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) October 6, 2023 × According to the firm, this crew module structure weighs 3.1 tonnes, measures 3.1 metre in diameter, stands 2.6 metre tall, and is made using a light alloy of aluminium and 15CDV6 steel. The structure has been built by joining, welding, riveting, and thread fastening more than 100 components. In this form, this structure comprises only the outer shell and not the electronics and avionics components that are to be fitted within. Also Read | Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi gets Nobel Peace Prize Queried about a similar crew module structure that ISRO had taken possession from a Hyderabad-based firm in March 2023, Narayan Rao, President, KCP Limited told WION, "ISRO generally sources a similar component from two industry partners. While these are the same product/hardware, there are differences in their manufacturing processes and the materials used. This specific model is designed by ISRO and made by us. The process of manufacturing this took almost a year". Also Read | Canada evacuates diplomats from India, moves them to Singapore, Malaysia He added that manufacturing of such components for aerospace needs is very sophisticated, owing to how new changes and modifications need to be incorporated. For example, in the second crew module that we are supplying to ISRO, they might suggest some changes based on their learnings from the first one. We will have to keep making the changes, as this is a zero-error astronaut mission that we are working towards, he said. Watch | UK PM Rishi Sunak's 'common sense' gender lesson × The Integrated Air Drop Test is one where the crew module shell will be integrated with its associated systems, parachutes etc. This crew module will be underslung on an Indian Air Force Chinook heavy-lift helicopter and it will be carried to an altitude of four kilometres or approx 13,100 feet. From there, it will be dropped vertically and then it would be slowed down by a set of on-board parachutes and then descend slowly and safely. This is a crucial test, given that this is the final phase of descent for the astronaut-carrying crew module. It is required to safely splashdown within a designated area in the ocean, from where it will be recovered by designated Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard assets. In November 2022, ISRO had done a similar drop test using a heavy-lift aircraft of the Indian Air Force. Back then, ISRO did not have a crew module structure at their disposal. Therefore, ISRO dropped a dummy weight similar to that of the crew module and deployed parachutes to slow it down. "A 5-ton dummy mass, equivalent to the Crew module mass, was taken to an altitude of 2.5 kilometres and dropped using the Indian Air force’s IL-76 aircraft. Two small pyro-based mortar-deployed pilot parachutes, then pulled the main parachutes. The fully inflated main parachutes reduced the payload speed to a safe landing speed as the entire sequence lasted about 2-3 minutes and the payload mass landed softly on the ground," ISRO had said in November 2022. After being handed over to ISRO officials, the crew module structure is expected to be transported to the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram, where it would be integrated with its parachutes and other systems. Once that is completed, ISRO would commence the air drop tests of the same. ISRO's Gaganyaan project envisages demonstration of indigenously-designed and developed human spaceflight capability. It will be done by launching a crew of three Indian astronauts to an earth orbit of 400 km for a three-day mission and then bringing them back safely to earth, by splash-landing in Indian sea waters. 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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Due to the diplomatic fallout over the death of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, ambassadors stationed outside of New Delhi have been moved to Kuala Lumpur or Singapore.

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<p class="MsoNormal">Days after India asked Canada to withdraw at least 41 diplomats from New Delhi by October 10 so that parity can be achieved in the number of diplomatic staff present in each country, Ottawa evacuated its diplomatic staff from its High Commission in India and shifted them to Southeast Asia, as per a media report.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Canada’s 62 diplomats were working in its High Commission in India before the evacuation.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">The CTV report stated that the majority of its diplomatic staff have been evacuated from India and shifted to either Singapore or Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia). However, there was no official word on the evacuation of the diplomats from New Delhi.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">The media report came days after Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly claimed that the government was diplomatically engaged with India over the topic of staff reduction.</p>

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<p class="MsoNormal">“We are in contact with the government of India. We take Canadian diplomats’ safety very seriously, and we will continue to engage privately because we think that diplomatic conversations are best when they remain private,” Joly&nbsp;had stated.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">In the wake of deteriorating bilateral ties, Canada was asked by India to withdraw its 41 diplomats from New Delhi by October 10 and added that if they failed to comply with the given deadline, the officials would lose their diplomatic immunity.<o:p></o:p></p>

<h2 class="MsoNormal"><strong>India seeks parity in diplomatic presence</strong><o:p></o:p></h2>

<p class="MsoNormal">Meanwhile, India’s External Affairs Ministry on Thursday (Oct 5) said that they have sought a parity in diplomatic presence.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">"On discussions on parity, given the much higher presence of diplomats or diplomatic presence here and their interference in our internal matters, we have sought parity in our respective diplomatic presence," said External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi,&nbsp;while speaking to media persons in response to a question over the issue.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">He further stated that discussions were ongoing to achieve parity. "Given that Canadian diplomatic presence is higher, we would assume that there would be a reduction," he stated.</p>

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<p class="MsoNormal">The diplomatic relations between India and Canada hit an all-time low last month after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged the involvement of Indian intelligence agents in the murder of Sikh pro-Khalistan hardliner Hardeep Singh Nijjar.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">&nbsp;</span>After the allegations of Trudeau, the countries expelled each other’s diplomats. The allegations of Canada were also termed by India as "absurd" and “politically driven”.</p>

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Days after India asked Canada to withdraw at least 41 diplomats from New Delhi by October 10 so that parity can be achieved in the number of diplomatic staff present in each country, Ottawa evacuated its diplomatic staff from its High Commission in India and shifted them to Southeast Asia, as per a media report.

Days after India asked Canada to withdraw at least 41 diplomats from New Delhi by October 10 so that parity can be achieved in the number of diplomatic staff present in each country, Ottawa evacuated its diplomatic staff from its High Commission in India and shifted them to Southeast Asia, as per a media report. Canada’s 62 diplomats were working in its High Commission in India before the evacuation. The CTV report stated that the majority of its diplomatic staff have been evacuated from India and shifted to either Singapore or Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia). However, there was no official word on the evacuation of the diplomats from New Delhi. The media report came days after Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly claimed that the government was diplomatically engaged with India over the topic of staff reduction. ALSO READ | India warns Canada to repatriate 41 envoys by Oct 10, or else...: Report “We are in contact with the government of India. We take Canadian diplomats’ safety very seriously, and we will continue to engage privately because we think that diplomatic conversations are best when they remain private,” Joly had stated. In the wake of deteriorating bilateral ties, Canada was asked by India to withdraw its 41 diplomats from New Delhi by October 10 and added that if they failed to comply with the given deadline, the officials would lose their diplomatic immunity. India seeks parity in diplomatic presence Meanwhile, India’s External Affairs Ministry on Thursday (Oct 5) said that they have sought a parity in diplomatic presence. "On discussions on parity, given the much higher presence of diplomats or diplomatic presence here and their interference in our internal matters, we have sought parity in our respective diplomatic presence," said External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi, while speaking to media persons in response to a question over the issue. He further stated that discussions were ongoing to achieve parity. "Given that Canadian diplomatic presence is higher, we would assume that there would be a reduction," he stated. WATCH | India-Canada row: Canada tones down on Nijjar killing row | WION The diplomatic relations between India and Canada hit an all-time low last month after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged the involvement of Indian intelligence agents in the murder of Sikh pro-Khalistan hardliner Hardeep Singh Nijjar. After the allegations of Trudeau, the countries expelled each other’s diplomats. The allegations of Canada were also termed by India as "absurd" and “politically driven”. (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. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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