India's Kashmir is covered in a blanket of fresh snow. The region experienced heavy snowfall leading to road closures, delayed flights and cancelled trains. Watch this report to know more.

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India's main opposition Congress party leader and MP Rahul Gandhi has reached the end of 4,000km long ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’ or unity march.&nbsp;

The march, which started in the southern state of Tamil Nadu’s Kanyakumari, continued for five-months. Across the nation, the march attracted large crowds and various celebrities were also seen joining the walk. &nbsp;

However, the analysts say that they are not sure if the march will translate into votes. Gandhi stated that the ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’ was aimed at bringing Indians together against fear and hatred that is being spread in the society.&nbsp;

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Political analysts stated that the march was aimed at reviving the beleaguered Congress party’s flagging spirits which has been facing continuous defeats since 2014, when Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi came to power in India.&nbsp;

The march ended on Monday afternoon with a rally in a stadium in Srinagar. Gandhi along with other Congress leaders attended the rally. Some leaders of opposition parties were also present in a show of unity.&nbsp;

Speaking at the rally, Gandhi said that the local administration had warned him against walking on the roads as there were fears of a grenade being hurled at him.&nbsp;

The Congress leader stated that he insisted to travel on foot "my family and (Mahatma) Gandhi taught me to live fearlessly, otherwise, that is not living".

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Gandhi appreciated the "wholehearted love" he received from the state where he spent the march’s last leg. Speaking at a press conference in Srinagar, the Congress MP on Sunday said that he had received a "great response" from the whole country.

"The yatra's purpose is also that people of this country get to hear the&nbsp;true voice of the country. We saw the resilience and strength of the people of India during this journey. We also got to hear about the issues being faced by farmers and unemployed youth in the country," he stated.&nbsp; &nbsp;

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India's main opposition Congress party leader and MP Rahul Gandhi has reached the end of 4,000km long ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’ or unity march. The march, which started in the southern state of Tamil Nadu’s Kanyakumari, continued for five-months.

India's main opposition Congress party leader and MP Rahul Gandhi has reached the end of 4,000km long ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’ or unity march. The march, which started in the southern state of Tamil Nadu’s Kanyakumari, continued for five-months. Across the nation, the march attracted large crowds and various celebrities were also seen joining the walk. However, the analysts say that they are not sure if the march will translate into votes. Gandhi stated that the ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’ was aimed at bringing Indians together against fear and hatred that is being spread in the society. ALSO READ | Congress party's ex-president Sonia Gandhi admitted to Delhi hospital following respiratory infection Political analysts stated that the march was aimed at reviving the beleaguered Congress party’s flagging spirits which has been facing continuous defeats since 2014, when Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi came to power in India. The march ended on Monday afternoon with a rally in a stadium in Srinagar. Gandhi along with other Congress leaders attended the rally. Some leaders of opposition parties were also present in a show of unity. Speaking at the rally, Gandhi said that the local administration had warned him against walking on the roads as there were fears of a grenade being hurled at him. The Congress leader stated that he insisted to travel on foot "my family and (Mahatma) Gandhi taught me to live fearlessly, otherwise, that is not living". WATCH | Rahul gandhi hits out at Modi govt in his speech at Berkeley Gandhi appreciated the "wholehearted love" he received from the state where he spent the march’s last leg. Speaking at a press conference in Srinagar, the Congress MP on Sunday said that he had received a "great response" from the whole country. "The yatra's purpose is also that people of this country get to hear the true voice of the country. We saw the resilience and strength of the people of India during this journey. We also got to hear about the issues being faced by farmers and unemployed youth in the country," he stated. (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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"India is the world's largest democracy and we Indians are also proud of the fact that our country is also the mother of democracy, which is in our culture. For centuries, it has been an integral part of our daily lives. By nature we are a democratic society," said Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his first Mann Ki Baat of 2023.

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Amid rain lashing the national capital, military bands enthrall audience at ‘Beating the Retreat’ ceremony at Vijay Chowk in Delhi. Watch further to know more.

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Amid rain lashing the national capital, Military bands enthrall audience at ‘Beating the Retreat’ ceremony at Vijay Chowk in Delhi. Watch further to know more.

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Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, who faced off against Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) party president, Mohamed Nasheed, won the presidential primary elections with a landslide victory. Solih received around 61 per cent of the total votes cast, according to local media outlets.&nbsp;&nbsp;Solih's campaign team celebrated his victory in the elections. Foreign Affairs Minister Abdulla Shahid said the victory represents a resounding affirmation of the president's progressive policies and inclusive leadership. President Solih told the media after casting his ballot that there had been no instances of vote-rigging in party&nbsp;internal elections.

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Chairman of the Election Committee Ibrahim Waheed told Maldives public broadcaster PSM News that the results of all the ballot boxes have now been received and the voting process was closely monitored.

Despite Mohamed Nasheed opposing Solih's candidature within his own party, the latter has said he would compete for a second term. Solih had entered the contest in the party primary elections, which took place on January 28. The two faced off and Solih won by a wide margin. Now, this year's Maldives presidential election will take place on September 9 with a potential runoff on September 30.&nbsp;

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Solih during his campaign had said that working with other parties would give the MDP a future in Maldivian politics. In order to keep the MDP in power, he has often said that he will establish a coalition with other parties. He refers to this alliance as the "winning formula." Solih's win on Saturday ensures him the presidential ticket of the biggest political party in the Maldives.

In the Maldives, this is the first time a sitting president has run for office in a party primary. Solih is the seventh president of the Republic of Maldives. 60-year-old Solih took office in 2018 for a five-year term. He'll run in the September election for the position of president.

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<h2>What do the upcoming Maldives elections mean for India?&nbsp;</h2>

Since 2018, when Abdulla Yameen, Maldives' president from 2013 to 2018, lost to Solih, relations between India and the Maldives have significantly improved. Yameen had influenced Maldives' foreign policy in favour of China. During the last year, Yameen's Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) has reportedly waged an anti-India campaign. It claimed&nbsp;that the MDP administration has allowed Indian forces to be stationed on Maldivian land.

After being found guilty of money laundering and bribery late last year, Yameen is currently serving an 11-year jail term. This jail term prevents him from running for office. However, his Progressive Congress Coalition is seeking to develop a legal argument for a higher court to exonerate him.&nbsp;

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Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, who faced off against Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) party president, Mohamed Nasheed, won the presidential primary elections with a landslide victory.

Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, who faced off against Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) party president, Mohamed Nasheed, won the presidential primary elections with a landslide victory. Solih received around 61 per cent of the total votes cast, according to local media outlets. Solih's campaign team celebrated his victory in the elections. Foreign Affairs Minister Abdulla Shahid said the victory represents a resounding affirmation of the president's progressive policies and inclusive leadership. President Solih told the media after casting his ballot that there had been no instances of vote-rigging in party internal elections. Also Read | Taliban ban Afghan girls from taking university entrance exams Chairman of the Election Committee Ibrahim Waheed told Maldives public broadcaster PSM News that the results of all the ballot boxes have now been received and the voting process was closely monitored. Despite Mohamed Nasheed opposing Solih's candidature within his own party, the latter has said he would compete for a second term. Solih had entered the contest in the party primary elections, which took place on January 28. The two faced off and Solih won by a wide margin. Now, this year's Maldives presidential election will take place on September 9 with a potential runoff on September 30. Also Read | Memphis police to ‘permanently deactivate’ its SCORPION unit whose officers fatally beat Tyre Nichols Solih during his campaign had said that working with other parties would give the MDP a future in Maldivian politics. In order to keep the MDP in power, he has often said that he will establish a coalition with other parties. He refers to this alliance as the "winning formula." Solih's win on Saturday ensures him the presidential ticket of the biggest political party in the Maldives. In the Maldives, this is the first time a sitting president has run for office in a party primary. Solih is the seventh president of the Republic of Maldives. 60-year-old Solih took office in 2018 for a five-year term. He'll run in the September election for the position of president. Watch | Zombie Fungus: Fungal pandemic can turn humans into zombies? What do the upcoming Maldives elections mean for India? Since 2018, when Abdulla Yameen, Maldives' president from 2013 to 2018, lost to Solih, relations between India and the Maldives have significantly improved. Yameen had influenced Maldives' foreign policy in favour of China. During the last year, Yameen's Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) has reportedly waged an anti-India campaign. It claimed that the MDP administration has allowed Indian forces to be stationed on Maldivian land. After being found guilty of money laundering and bribery late last year, Yameen is currently serving an 11-year jail term. This jail term prevents him from running for office. However, his Progressive Congress Coalition is seeking to develop a legal argument for a higher court to exonerate him. 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.

Maldives President Solih wins high-stakes MDP primary with wide margin

In Madhya Pradesh, two Indian Air Force planes crashed; one of the pilots was hurt. According to reports from the agencies, two planes crashed on Saturday morning in Madhya Pradesh in what appears to be a mid-air collision. Near Morena, Madhya Pradesh, a Sukhoi-30 and a Mirage 2000 aircraft collided.

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Two Indian Airforce jets crashed in Madhya Pradesh's Morena early this morning, where one pilot has lost his life and other two have been rescued. According to reports from the agencies, two planes - a Sukhoi-30 and a Mirage 2000 - crashed on Saturday morning in Madhya Pradesh in what appears to be a mid-air collision.

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Reflecting India's focus on "Atmanirbhar Bharat", the 74th Republic Day featured ‘Made-in-India' weapons systems. How has India displayed its military prowess during the parade over the decades? Watch this report.

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India has sent a notice to Pakistan calling for renegotiations of the Indus Waters Treaty, by modifying it, in the backdrop of the dispute resolution mechanism in a logjam for 5 years. This is for the first time New Delhi has called on Islamabad for the modification of the treaty that was signed in 1960 in Karachi between the then-Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and then-Pakistani President Ayub Khan.&nbsp;

Sources said, "India has issued notice to Pakistan for modification of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) of September 1960..Pakistani intransigence on the Indus Waters Treaty forced India to issue a notice of modification to the Treaty". The notice for modification is in line with the Article XII (3) of the treaty. Under the notice, India has called on Pakistan to enter into intergovernmental negotiations within 90 days to "rectify the material breach" of the treaty and also "update the treaty to incorporate the lessons learned over the last 62 years", sources explained. While India has not listed out what can be modified, a change in any provision means a new treaty.&nbsp;

Under the Indus water treaty of 1960, the waters of 3 Eastern Rivers - Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi are allocated to India for unrestricted use while the waters of 3 Western rivers - Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab go to Pakistan. Additionally, New Delhi has the right to generate hydroelectricity through the run of the river projects on the 3 Western rivers, subject to specific criteria for design. Under the treaty, &nbsp;Pakistan can raise technical objections on the design of Indian hydroelectric projects on Western rivers.

One of the key issues has been dispute resolution mechanisms that have led to India issuing the notice. Article 9 of the treaty lays out the provision of dispute resolution with 3 stage graded mechanism. The first stage is a question that can be resolved at the level of Indo-Pak Indus water commissioners. If it is not resolved at that stage, then it becomes a difference that can be resolved by neutral experts. If neutral experts fail to resolve, then it comes to the stage of Court of arbitration.

In 2015, Pakistan requested the appointment of a neutral expert to examine its technical objections to India’s Kishenganga and Ratle Hydro Electric Projects (HEPs). The following year, that is 2016, Pakistan unilaterally retracted from the "neutral expert" mechanism and proposed that a "Court of Arbitration" decide on its objections. Meanwhile, India made a separate request for the matter to be referred to a neutral expert. The initiation of two simultaneous processes on the same issue essentially creates a legal issue. That year, the World Bank had paused the process, only to revive it in March 2022.

Sources pointed out, "at Pakistan’s continuing insistence, the World Bank has recently initiated actions on both the neutral expert and Court of Arbitration processes. Such parallel consideration of the same issues is not covered under any provision" of the treaty, adding, "faced with a such violation of the treaty provisions, India has been compelled to issue a notice of modification". Despite repeated efforts by India to find a mutually agreeable way forward, Pakistan refused to discuss the issue during the five meetings of the Permanent Indus Commission from 2017 to 2022.

The last Indus water talks took place in Delhi between India's Indus water commissioner AK Pal and Pakistani counterpart Mehr Ali Shah. The next meeting of the Indus water commission will take place in Pakistan.

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India has sent a notice to Pakistan calling for renegotiations of the Indus Waters Treaty, by modifying it, in the backdrop of the dispute resolution mechanism in a logjam for 5 years.

India has sent a notice to Pakistan calling for renegotiations of the Indus Waters Treaty, by modifying it, in the backdrop of the dispute resolution mechanism in a logjam for 5 years. This is for the first time New Delhi has called on Islamabad for the modification of the treaty that was signed in 1960 in Karachi between the then-Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and then-Pakistani President Ayub Khan. Sources said, "India has issued notice to Pakistan for modification of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) of September 1960..Pakistani intransigence on the Indus Waters Treaty forced India to issue a notice of modification to the Treaty". The notice for modification is in line with the Article XII (3) of the treaty. Under the notice, India has called on Pakistan to enter into intergovernmental negotiations within 90 days to "rectify the material breach" of the treaty and also "update the treaty to incorporate the lessons learned over the last 62 years", sources explained. While India has not listed out what can be modified, a change in any provision means a new treaty. Under the Indus water treaty of 1960, the waters of 3 Eastern Rivers - Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi are allocated to India for unrestricted use while the waters of 3 Western rivers - Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab go to Pakistan. Additionally, New Delhi has the right to generate hydroelectricity through the run of the river projects on the 3 Western rivers, subject to specific criteria for design. Under the treaty, Pakistan can raise technical objections on the design of Indian hydroelectric projects on Western rivers. One of the key issues has been dispute resolution mechanisms that have led to India issuing the notice. Article 9 of the treaty lays out the provision of dispute resolution with 3 stage graded mechanism. The first stage is a question that can be resolved at the level of Indo-Pak Indus water commissioners. If it is not resolved at that stage, then it becomes a difference that can be resolved by neutral experts. If neutral experts fail to resolve, then it comes to the stage of Court of arbitration. In 2015, Pakistan requested the appointment of a neutral expert to examine its technical objections to India’s Kishenganga and Ratle Hydro Electric Projects (HEPs). The following year, that is 2016, Pakistan unilaterally retracted from the "neutral expert" mechanism and proposed that a "Court of Arbitration" decide on its objections. Meanwhile, India made a separate request for the matter to be referred to a neutral expert. The initiation of two simultaneous processes on the same issue essentially creates a legal issue. That year, the World Bank had paused the process, only to revive it in March 2022. Sources pointed out, "at Pakistan’s continuing insistence, the World Bank has recently initiated actions on both the neutral expert and Court of Arbitration processes. Such parallel consideration of the same issues is not covered under any provision" of the treaty, adding, "faced with a such violation of the treaty provisions, India has been compelled to issue a notice of modification". Despite repeated efforts by India to find a mutually agreeable way forward, Pakistan refused to discuss the issue during the five meetings of the Permanent Indus Commission from 2017 to 2022. The last Indus water talks took place in Delhi between India's Indus water commissioner AK Pal and Pakistani counterpart Mehr Ali Shah. The next meeting of the Indus water commission will take place in Pakistan. 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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The Adani Group shares are in a free fall declining for the second straight day after US short seller Hindenburg research is scathing reports on the conglomerates. The fall in the heavyweight shares weighed on broader Indian Benchmark indexes which have also plunged to three-month laws.

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India launches its first nasal vaccine for on the occasion of its 74th Republic Day. This comes as the pandemic is on the decline in India, however, COVID- 19 is on the rise in other places such as China. The nasal vaccine has been touted as a booster dose.

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Pakistan stated that it has not yet made a decision on India's invitation to Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Goa starting in May this year.&nbsp;

"<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-pm-sharif-says-government-will-agree-to-stringent-conditions-by-imf-for-revival-of-loan-program-555942">Pakistan</a> and India are members of SCO. India is holding the chairmanship of the SCO Council of Heads of State for 2022-2023. These invitations are being processed as per standard procedures and a decision will be taken in due course," said Pakistan's Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesperson.

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) conference is scheduled to take place in Goa on May 4-5, 2023. India has sent an invitation to Pakistan's foreign minister to participate.

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All SCO members, including Pakistan and China, have received official invitations from India to the forthcoming conference of foreign ministers, which will take place in Goa from May 4–5.

India assumed leadership of the nine-nation mega-grouping in September of last year and will host important ministerial gatherings and the summit this year.

Regarding concerns of cross-border terrorism from Pakistan, relations between the two countries have been tense for a long time, notwithstanding Islamabad's demands for the reinstatement of Article 370 for the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir.

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Pakistan stated that it has not yet made a decision on India's invitation to Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Goa starting in May this year.

Pakistan stated that it has not yet made a decision on India's invitation to Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Goa starting in May this year. "Pakistan and India are members of SCO. India is holding the chairmanship of the SCO Council of Heads of State for 2022-2023. These invitations are being processed as per standard procedures and a decision will be taken in due course," said Pakistan's Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesperson. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) conference is scheduled to take place in Goa on May 4-5, 2023. India has sent an invitation to Pakistan's foreign minister to participate. Also read | Pakistani rupee slumps 9.6% to historic low against US dollar as govt lifts exchange cap All SCO members, including Pakistan and China, have received official invitations from India to the forthcoming conference of foreign ministers, which will take place in Goa from May 4–5. India assumed leadership of the nine-nation mega-grouping in September of last year and will host important ministerial gatherings and the summit this year. Regarding concerns of cross-border terrorism from Pakistan, relations between the two countries have been tense for a long time, notwithstanding Islamabad's demands for the reinstatement of Article 370 for the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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India has issued a notice to Pakistan for modification of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) of September 1960 following Islamabad's intransigence on its implementation.

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India launches its first nasal vaccine on the occasion of its 74th Republic Day. This comes as the pandemic is on the decline in India, however, Covid is on the rise in other places such as China. The nasal vaccine has been touted as a booster dose.

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India is celebrating its 74th Republic Day today. The main function was held at Kartavya Path in New Delhi, where President Droupadi Murmu led the nation in celebrating Republic Day. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi was the Chief Guest at the parade. During the Republic Day parade, the country’s military prowess, cultural diversity, self-reliance initiatives, women empowerment, and emergence of a New India were showcased.

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A couple died by suicide along with their two children in a horrific incident in Vidisha district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh on Thursday. The children were suffering from muscular dystrophy. The husband died by suicide along with his wife and two sons expressing he does not want to live anymore as he is not able to save the lives of his children from the genetic diasease. According to the police the couple gave poison to their children and later had it themselves too.&nbsp;

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While speaking with ANI news agency, Vidisha DM said, "A man, Sanjeev Mishra, committed suicide along with his wife and two children in Vidisha. He posted a suicide note on social media mentioning he couldn't save his children suffering from a genetic disease, treatment for which isn't available. All four are dead."

The deceased were identified by the police as Sanjeev Mishra (45), his wife Neelam (42), and their sons Anmol (13) and Sarthak (7).&nbsp;

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Right before the fateful incident, Mishra while taking to social media wrote, "May God spare even enemy's children from this disease... I am not able to save the children, I do not want to live anymore."&nbsp;

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As soon as the police received the information about the incident, they rushed to the spot. Police broke the locked door and in a bid to save the lives of the four people rushed to the spot. However, their lives could not be saved and all four died during treatment.&nbsp;

According to multiple reports, Mishra also left a suicide letter where he wrote, “We are facing trouble for the past five years. ...we have decided to end our lives." Additional police superintendent Sameer Yadav said that after seeing the social media post some friends rushed to their house but they found it was locked from the inside. “They tried to open the gate and informed the police about it," he added.&nbsp;

Family's relatives also spoke to the police and said that the couple tried their best to get their sons treated but their condition was deteriorating.

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A couple died by suicide along with their two children in a horrific incident in Vidisha district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh on Thursday. The children were suffering from muscular dystrophy.

A couple died by suicide along with their two children in a horrific incident in Vidisha district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh on Thursday. The children were suffering from muscular dystrophy. The husband died by suicide along with his wife and two sons expressing he does not want to live anymore as he is not able to save the lives of his children from the genetic diasease. According to the police the couple gave poison to their children and later had it themselves too. Also Read | In a first, India calls for amendment of Indus Waters Treaty, sends notice to Pakistan While speaking with ANI news agency, Vidisha DM said, "A man, Sanjeev Mishra, committed suicide along with his wife and two children in Vidisha. He posted a suicide note on social media mentioning he couldn't save his children suffering from a genetic disease, treatment for which isn't available. All four are dead." The deceased were identified by the police as Sanjeev Mishra (45), his wife Neelam (42), and their sons Anmol (13) and Sarthak (7). Also Read | Passengers panic as bus falls into lake in Turkiye, no fatalities reported Right before the fateful incident, Mishra while taking to social media wrote, "May God spare even enemy's children from this disease... I am not able to save the children, I do not want to live anymore." Watch | Protests in Haiti by police, tensions soar; roads blocked and airport stormed by protesters As soon as the police received the information about the incident, they rushed to the spot. Police broke the locked door and in a bid to save the lives of the four people rushed to the spot. However, their lives could not be saved and all four died during treatment. According to multiple reports, Mishra also left a suicide letter where he wrote, “We are facing trouble for the past five years. ...we have decided to end our lives." Additional police superintendent Sameer Yadav said that after seeing the social media post some friends rushed to their house but they found it was locked from the inside. “They tried to open the gate and informed the police about it," he added. Family's relatives also spoke to the police and said that the couple tried their best to get their sons treated but their condition was deteriorating. 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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The 74th Republic Day was celebrated by Google with a doodle illustration made by Ahmedabad artist Parth Kothekar.&nbsp;

The Constitution was adopted by India on January 26, 1950, which declared the nation a republic, sovereign and democratic state.&nbsp;

The Republic Day Google Doodle which has been used this year is a hand-cut design featuring the Republic Day parade's elements like India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan, the CRFP marching contingent as well as motorcycle riders.

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"Today’s Doodle artwork is crafted from intricately hand-cut paper. Many elements of the Republic Day parade are represented in the artwork including the Rashtrapati Bhavan (where the president resides), the India Gate, the CRFP marching contingent, and motorcycle riders," Google Doodle stated.&nbsp;

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While talking about the Republic Day Google Doodle, Kothekar stated, "My inspiration was to create a portrait of India. The exhibition that takes place during the Republic Day parade is vast and humbling! I wished to weave various strands and elements of it together."

"During my school days, every year I would be mesmerised by the Republic Day parade. Receiving this opportunity enlivened that fascination and I thoroughly enjoyed diving into it as I went into details of every facet displayed on the papercut. I learned a lot through this process,” the artist added.&nbsp;

The behind-the-scenes video of the Republic Day Google Doodle being created by Kothekar was shared by Google Doodle.&nbsp;

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The complete Google Doodle shared on Republic Day was completed by Kothekar in 4 days, as he worked 6 hours a day. "I wanted to demonstrate the complexity of India, with all of its interconnected facets!" stated Kothekar.&nbsp;

India is celebrating its 74th Republic Day on Thursday. Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi is present as the chief guest for the Republic Day celebrations this year. The theme of Republic Day this year is 'Jan Bhagidari'.

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The 74th Republic Day was celebrated by Google with a doodle illustration made by Ahmedabad artist Parth Kothekar. The Constitution was adopted by India on January 26, 1950, which declared the nation a republic, sovereign and democratic state.

The 74th Republic Day was celebrated by Google with a doodle illustration made by Ahmedabad artist Parth Kothekar. The Constitution was adopted by India on January 26, 1950, which declared the nation a republic, sovereign and democratic state. The Republic Day Google Doodle which has been used this year is a hand-cut design featuring the Republic Day parade's elements like India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan, the CRFP marching contingent as well as motorcycle riders. ALSO READ | Republic Day 2023: This year’s R-Day parade 21-gun salute will be different. Here’s why "Today’s Doodle artwork is crafted from intricately hand-cut paper. Many elements of the Republic Day parade are represented in the artwork including the Rashtrapati Bhavan (where the president resides), the India Gate, the CRFP marching contingent, and motorcycle riders," Google Doodle stated. New Google Doodle has been released: "India Republic Day 2023" :)#google #doodle #designhttps://t.co/mHjtmpLDOf pic.twitter.com/ouV8ZEJl93 — Google Doodles EN (@Doodle123_EN) January 25, 2023 × While talking about the Republic Day Google Doodle, Kothekar stated, "My inspiration was to create a portrait of India. The exhibition that takes place during the Republic Day parade is vast and humbling! I wished to weave various strands and elements of it together." "During my school days, every year I would be mesmerised by the Republic Day parade. Receiving this opportunity enlivened that fascination and I thoroughly enjoyed diving into it as I went into details of every facet displayed on the papercut. I learned a lot through this process,” the artist added. The behind-the-scenes video of the Republic Day Google Doodle being created by Kothekar was shared by Google Doodle. WATCH | India prepares for its 72nd Republic Day The complete Google Doodle shared on Republic Day was completed by Kothekar in 4 days, as he worked 6 hours a day. "I wanted to demonstrate the complexity of India, with all of its interconnected facets!" stated Kothekar. India is celebrating its 74th Republic Day on Thursday. Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi is present as the chief guest for the Republic Day celebrations this year. The theme of Republic Day this year is 'Jan Bhagidari'. (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

Google Doodle uses illustration of Ahmedabad artist to celebrate India's 74th Republic Day

India celebrated its 74th Republic Day on Thursday with a colourful parade displaying military might and cultural diversity. President Droupadi Murmu led the nation in celebrating Republic Day, and Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi was the chief guest at the ceremonial event.

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Egypt’s dual identity as an Afro-Arab nation makes Cairo an indispensable ally of India in West Asia, Africa, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Red Sea, according to Mohammed Soliman, a strategist who conceptualised the "Indo-Abrahamic" framework.

"As a rising global power, Delhi should build strong bilateral relations with regional powers beyond South Asia— chief among them Cairo," Soliman, the intellectual architect of I2U2 and director of the Strategic Technologies and Cyber Security Program at the Middle East Institute in Washington told WION.

Soliman underscored that Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi's&nbsp;visit to India is likely to produce a roadmap for bilateral relations and set the tone for cooperation in areas from “pharma to military industries and from food security to information technology.”

Egypt is a significant gateway to markets in Africa and Europe. According to India's Ministry of External Affairs, bilateral trade reached a record high of $7.26 billion in 2021–22.

On&nbsp;the trade prospects, Soliman said, “Egypt is very open to Indian investment, given the historical relations between the two countries and Egypt’s appreciation of India’s global role.”

This is the first time that an Egyptian president has been invited as chief guest for the Republic Day event. Under former Indian prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser, relations between India and Egypt improved, particularly following India's support for Egypt during the 1956 Suez Crisis.

Soliman pointed out that "the India-Egypt alignment is consequential for regional integration in West Asia."&nbsp; 
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Earlier, President Sisi expressed sympathy and solidarity with India during the second wave of Covid-19&nbsp;on April 30, 2021.&nbsp;On May 9, 2021, Egypt sent three aircraft carrying medical supplies to India. Egypt, which is struggling to get wheat since its main suppliers Russia and Ukraine are&nbsp;at war, wants to purchase the grain from India.

India had banned the sale of wheat to other nations but permitted the export of 61,000 tonnes to Egypt in May last year. But given the shortages, the nation needs more grains.

MEA in a statement earlier said that the visit will "further strengthen and deepen the time-tested partnership between India and Egypt."&nbsp; 
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Egypt’s dual identity as an Afro-Arab nation makes Cairo an indispensable ally of India in West Asia, Africa, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Red Sea, according to Mohammed Soliman, a strategist who conceptualised the "Indo-Abrahamic" framework.

Egypt’s dual identity as an Afro-Arab nation makes Cairo an indispensable ally of India in West Asia, Africa, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Red Sea, according to Mohammed Soliman, a strategist who conceptualised the "Indo-Abrahamic" framework. "As a rising global power, Delhi should build strong bilateral relations with regional powers beyond South Asia— chief among them Cairo," Soliman, the intellectual architect of I2U2 and director of the Strategic Technologies and Cyber Security Program at the Middle East Institute in Washington told WION. Soliman underscored that Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi's visit to India is likely to produce a roadmap for bilateral relations and set the tone for cooperation in areas from “pharma to military industries and from food security to information technology.” Egypt is a significant gateway to markets in Africa and Europe. According to India's Ministry of External Affairs, bilateral trade reached a record high of $7.26 billion in 2021–22. On the trade prospects, Soliman said, “Egypt is very open to Indian investment, given the historical relations between the two countries and Egypt’s appreciation of India’s global role.” This is the first time that an Egyptian president has been invited as chief guest for the Republic Day event. Under former Indian prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser, relations between India and Egypt improved, particularly following India's support for Egypt during the 1956 Suez Crisis. Soliman pointed out that "the India-Egypt alignment is consequential for regional integration in West Asia." Earlier, President Sisi expressed sympathy and solidarity with India during the second wave of Covid-19 on April 30, 2021. On May 9, 2021, Egypt sent three aircraft carrying medical supplies to India. Egypt, which is struggling to get wheat since its main suppliers Russia and Ukraine are at war, wants to purchase the grain from India. India had banned the sale of wheat to other nations but permitted the export of 61,000 tonnes to Egypt in May last year. But given the shortages, the nation needs more grains. MEA in a statement earlier said that the visit will "further strengthen and deepen the time-tested partnership between India and Egypt." 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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