How will the escalation in the Taiwan Straits impact China's border standoff with India? Palki Sharma brings you an assessment.

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While the world powers are reacting strongly against China's aggressive stance in the Taiwan strait post US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to the region, India has maintained a studied silence on the situation. What is India's stand on the Taiwan crisis? Does it still follow the One China Policy?

What is India's stand on the Taiwan crisis?

Sixty-five-year-old Om Prakash — also known as Pasha – was having a normal day. He was at his house preparing for a role in an upcoming regional Hindi film when suddenly, the police from northern Haryana state came knocking on his doors for a murder he allegedly committed around 30 years ago.

For nearly three decades, Om Prakash — an ex-Indian Army soldier who is charged with alleged robbery and murder—had been living right under the nose of the police. Having settled in neighbouring Uttar Pradesh state, he married a local woman and had three kids. For 15 years, he has been working in regional films. Ironically, he has also played the role of a police constable in one of the films.

But then his luck ran out after police finally got hold of the frail 65-year-old from his home in a slum in Ghaziabad city, Uttar Pradesh.

Om Prakash took the life of crime in the mid-and late-80s when he used to steal cars and two-wheelers. After being jailed and subsequently released, he joined the Indian Army. But in 1988, he was dismissed for being absent from duty after 12 years of service.

On January 15, 1992, Omprakash and his aide allegedly stabbed a motorcyclist to death during a robbery bid in Haryana’s Bhiwani. After the murder, he went off the radar and started a “new life”, surviving on odd jobs, including acting gigs in regional films. According to police, he has so far acted in 28 films.

With no sight of him, the case was considered good to be shut, until a Special Task Force in Haryana began probing wanted criminals in Haryana who had disappeared. And among the names that cropped up was Om Prakash.

The police also put him on their "most wanted" criminals list and put a bounty of 25,000 rupees ($315) for information on his whereabouts.

Police say that Om Prakash made one fatal error that led to his undoing—all of his new documents had his and his father's real names.

Around two months ago, the cops caught a whiff of him when Om Prakash made a WhatsApp call to his brother in Panipat. Once the force traced his number, they were able to track his location.

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Sixty-five-year-old Om Prakash — also known as Pasha – was having a normal day. He was at his house preparing for a role in an upcoming regional Hindi film when suddenly, the police from northern Haryana state came knocking on his doors for a murder he allegedly committed around 30 years ago.

Sixty-five-year-old Om Prakash — also known as Pasha – was having a normal day. He was at his house preparing for a role in an upcoming regional Hindi film when suddenly, the police from northern Haryana state came knocking on his doors for a murder he allegedly committed around 30 years ago. For nearly three decades, Om Prakash — an ex-Indian Army soldier who is charged with alleged robbery and murder—had been living right under the nose of the police. Having settled in neighbouring Uttar Pradesh state, he married a local woman and had three kids. For 15 years, he has been working in regional films. Ironically, he has also played the role of a police constable in one of the films. But then his luck ran out after police finally got hold of the frail 65-year-old from his home in a slum in Ghaziabad city, Uttar Pradesh. Om Prakash took the life of crime in the mid-and late-80s when he used to steal cars and two-wheelers. After being jailed and subsequently released, he joined the Indian Army. But in 1988, he was dismissed for being absent from duty after 12 years of service. On January 15, 1992, Omprakash and his aide allegedly stabbed a motorcyclist to death during a robbery bid in Haryana’s Bhiwani. After the murder, he went off the radar and started a “new life”, surviving on odd jobs, including acting gigs in regional films. According to police, he has so far acted in 28 films. With no sight of him, the case was considered good to be shut, until a Special Task Force in Haryana began probing wanted criminals in Haryana who had disappeared. And among the names that cropped up was Om Prakash. The police also put him on their "most wanted" criminals list and put a bounty of 25,000 rupees ($315) for information on his whereabouts. Police say that Om Prakash made one fatal error that led to his undoing—all of his new documents had his and his father's real names. Around two months ago, the cops caught a whiff of him when Om Prakash made a WhatsApp call to his brother in Panipat. Once the force traced his number, they were able to track his location. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Once murderer, now actor: How India’s ‘most wanted’ criminal was arrested after 30 years

On Wednesday, the Indian&nbsp;government turned two of the noteworthy&nbsp;pledges made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the climate change conference in Glasgow last year into formal targets that will now be a part of India's international climate commitments for 2030.

These two pledges, which are both improvements of current goals, have been added to India's NDC, or nationally determined commitments, and will be presented to the UN climate committee. According to the 2015 Paris Agreement, each nation must set its own climate goals, which must be gradually modified every few years with increasingly challenging ones. In 2015, just before the Paris Agreement was finalised, India submitted its first NDC.

The original India NDC had three primary goals for 2030:

- A minimum of 40% of all energy generation must come from non-fossil renewable sources, down from 2005 levels.

- A reduction of 33% to 35% in emissions intensity (or emissions per unit of GDP).

- Increasing the amount of forest cover would add 2.5 to 3 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent to the global carbon sink.

PM Modi pledged to make India's climate pledges stronger at the Glasgow gathering last year. He made five promises and referred to it as the "Panchamrit," the Indian nectar produced from five different ingredients. Two of these included an upward revision of current targets, the ones that were included in the revised NDC on Wednesday and were given formal status.

Accordingly,

- Instead of just 33 to 35%, India will now lower its emission intensity from 2005 levels by at least 45% by 2030.

- By 2030, it would also guarantee that at least 50%, not merely 40%, of the electricity it generates will originate from renewable sources.

- The forestry goal remains unattained.

In addition to this, Modi had stated that by 2030, India's installed electricity generation capacity would be based on non-fossil fuel sources to the extent of at least 500 GW. Additionally, he had pledged that between now and 2030, the nation will guarantee that at least one billion tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent would not be emitted.

These two commitments have not been formalised as goals. However, they are interconnected with other objectives, so any advancements made toward official targets would also have an impact on these objectives.

Furthermore, Modi set a net zero objective for India for the year 2070. In a situation known as "net zero," all of a nation's greenhouse gas emissions are physically removed from the atmosphere using cutting-edge technologies, or they are absorbed naturally through processes such as photosynthesis in plants.

Net zero, however, is a long-term goal and is not acceptable for the NDC, which asks nations to submit climate targets for the next five to ten years.

India's development

The two climate targets, which deal with reducing emissions intensity and increasing the share of non-fossil fuels in energy generation, have been revised upward. India will accomplish its current goals years before the deadline of 2030.

India's emissions intensity was 24% lower in 2016 than it was in 2005, the most recent year for which data is officially available. The 33 to 35 percent reduction goal has either already been attained or is very close to being so. Even though these reductions get harder to achieve, a further decrease of 10–12% from here to fulfil the new target does not seem too difficult.

The other objective, which called for at least 40% of electricity to come from non-fossil fuels, has now been accomplished. The power ministry's most recent statistics show that non-fossil fuels now account for 41.5% of India's 403 GW installed electricity capacity. Hydropower makes up over 11% of this capacity, while renewable energy sources including wind, solar, and others make up over 28%.

A 10% increase in the percentage of non-fossil fuels used to generate electricity is not an impossible goal given that the majority of new capacity additions are occurring in the renewable energy sector.

PM Modi's promises at Glasgow - A slippery slope

Modi made two pledges in Glasgow that haven't been turned into official goals. India's non-fossil fuel electricity generation capacity would reach 500 GW in 2030, according to the prime minister. Additionally, he had stated that between now and 2030, India would reduce its net projected emissions by at least one billion tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent.

These two pledges were both tough. It is challenging to reach the 2030 non-fossil fuel electricity capacity objective of 500 GW. Over 236 GW, or 58.5 percent, of the current installed capacity of 403 GW comes from fossil fuel sources, while non-fossil fuels, which comprise not just renewable energy sources like solar and wind but also hydropower, nuclear power, and other sources, make up only 167 GW.

To accomplish the 500 GW goal, non-fossil capacity additions would need to treble in the following ten years.

The total installed electrical capacity has increased significantly over the past ten years (from 199 GW in 2012 to 403 GW now), but this is due to a variety of factors. While installed capacity from fossil fuels has doubled during this time, renewable energy has witnessed a remarkable development.

Even more troublesome was the pledge to cut at least one billion tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent from total estimated emissions through 2030. It was also the least clear target. It was the first time India had set a climate goal based on an absolute decrease in emissions.

But it appears that little planning went into its announcement. India's emissions for 2030 are not officially projected. The trajectory of emissions from now to 2030 is likewise unclear. The aim would have had no purpose without a baseline.

India's annual forecasts are anticipated to increase from over 3.3 billion tonnes in 2018 to approximately 4 billion tonnes by 2030, according to certain estimates. Thus, by the year 2030, India may have produced anywhere from 35 to 40 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. One billion tonnes less from this would be a reduction of 2.5 to 3%. Some government representatives contend that if India meets its stated goals, the benefits in terms of emissions saved could be far greater than one billion tonnes.

The revised NDC also clarifies some of the ambiguity that had resulted from the Prime Minister's remarks in Glasgow. The words "energy" and "renewables" were interchanged in the written speech for "electricity" and "non-fossil energy sources," respectively.

(With inputs from the Indian Express)

On Wednesday, the Indian government turned two of the noteworthy pledges made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the climate change conference in Glasgow last year into formal targets that will now be a part of India's international climate commitments for 2030.

On Wednesday, the Indian government turned two of the noteworthy pledges made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the climate change conference in Glasgow last year into formal targets that will now be a part of India's international climate commitments for 2030. These two pledges, which are both improvements of current goals, have been added to India's NDC, or nationally determined commitments, and will be presented to the UN climate committee. According to the 2015 Paris Agreement, each nation must set its own climate goals, which must be gradually modified every few years with increasingly challenging ones. In 2015, just before the Paris Agreement was finalised, India submitted its first NDC. The original India NDC had three primary goals for 2030: - A minimum of 40% of all energy generation must come from non-fossil renewable sources, down from 2005 levels. - A reduction of 33% to 35% in emissions intensity (or emissions per unit of GDP). - Increasing the amount of forest cover would add 2.5 to 3 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent to the global carbon sink. PM Modi pledged to make India's climate pledges stronger at the Glasgow gathering last year. He made five promises and referred to it as the "Panchamrit," the Indian nectar produced from five different ingredients. Two of these included an upward revision of current targets, the ones that were included in the revised NDC on Wednesday and were given formal status. Accordingly, - Instead of just 33 to 35%, India will now lower its emission intensity from 2005 levels by at least 45% by 2030. - By 2030, it would also guarantee that at least 50%, not merely 40%, of the electricity it generates will originate from renewable sources. - The forestry goal remains unattained. In addition to this, Modi had stated that by 2030, India's installed electricity generation capacity would be based on non-fossil fuel sources to the extent of at least 500 GW. Additionally, he had pledged that between now and 2030, the nation will guarantee that at least one billion tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent would not be emitted. These two commitments have not been formalised as goals. However, they are interconnected with other objectives, so any advancements made toward official targets would also have an impact on these objectives. Furthermore, Modi set a net zero objective for India for the year 2070. In a situation known as "net zero," all of a nation's greenhouse gas emissions are physically removed from the atmosphere using cutting-edge technologies, or they are absorbed naturally through processes such as photosynthesis in plants. Net zero, however, is a long-term goal and is not acceptable for the NDC, which asks nations to submit climate targets for the next five to ten years. India's development The two climate targets, which deal with reducing emissions intensity and increasing the share of non-fossil fuels in energy generation, have been revised upward. India will accomplish its current goals years before the deadline of 2030. India's emissions intensity was 24% lower in 2016 than it was in 2005, the most recent year for which data is officially available. The 33 to 35 percent reduction goal has either already been attained or is very close to being so. Even though these reductions get harder to achieve, a further decrease of 10–12% from here to fulfil the new target does not seem too difficult. The other objective, which called for at least 40% of electricity to come from non-fossil fuels, has now been accomplished. The power ministry's most recent statistics show that non-fossil fuels now account for 41.5% of India's 403 GW installed electricity capacity. Hydropower makes up over 11% of this capacity, while renewable energy sources including wind, solar, and others make up over 28%. A 10% increase in the percentage of non-fossil fuels used to generate electricity is not an impossible goal given that the majority of new capacity additions are occurring in the renewable energy sector. PM Modi's promises at Glasgow - A slippery slope Modi made two pledges in Glasgow that haven't been turned into official goals. India's non-fossil fuel electricity generation capacity would reach 500 GW in 2030, according to the prime minister. Additionally, he had stated that between now and 2030, India would reduce its net projected emissions by at least one billion tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. These two pledges were both tough. It is challenging to reach the 2030 non-fossil fuel electricity capacity objective of 500 GW. Over 236 GW, or 58.5 percent, of the current installed capacity of 403 GW comes from fossil fuel sources, while non-fossil fuels, which comprise not just renewable energy sources like solar and wind but also hydropower, nuclear power, and other sources, make up only 167 GW. To accomplish the 500 GW goal, non-fossil capacity additions would need to treble in the following ten years. The total installed electrical capacity has increased significantly over the past ten years (from 199 GW in 2012 to 403 GW now), but this is due to a variety of factors. While installed capacity from fossil fuels has doubled during this time, renewable energy has witnessed a remarkable development. Even more troublesome was the pledge to cut at least one billion tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent from total estimated emissions through 2030. It was also the least clear target. It was the first time India had set a climate goal based on an absolute decrease in emissions. But it appears that little planning went into its announcement. India's emissions for 2030 are not officially projected. The trajectory of emissions from now to 2030 is likewise unclear. The aim would have had no purpose without a baseline. India's annual forecasts are anticipated to increase from over 3.3 billion tonnes in 2018 to approximately 4 billion tonnes by 2030, according to certain estimates. Thus, by the year 2030, India may have produced anywhere from 35 to 40 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. One billion tonnes less from this would be a reduction of 2.5 to 3%. Some government representatives contend that if India meets its stated goals, the benefits in terms of emissions saved could be far greater than one billion tonnes. The revised NDC also clarifies some of the ambiguity that had resulted from the Prime Minister's remarks in Glasgow. The words "energy" and "renewables" were interchanged in the written speech for "electricity" and "non-fossil energy sources," respectively. (With inputs from the Indian Express)

EXPLAINER: India is stepping up its climate goals; A look at the results so far and what's new

India's biggest airline IndiGo said on Wednesday the wait for new planes was limiting its growth during a strong pick-up in demand for air travel as pandemic restrictions are lifted. SpcieJet is also exploring the possibility of stake sale.

SpiceJet explores possibility of stake sale

An official request letter has been sent to Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar, urging his intervention in repatriating eight Indian fishermen stranded in Oman. Hailing from Kanyakumari, the southernmost district of India, the group of fishermen had gone to Oman around four months ago on a work visa. However, they haven't been paid their salaries since their month of arrival and their visa sponsor is said to have been unresponsive.

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"We came to Oman from Kanyakumari, it's been four months since we came here and we worked for two months. On request the owner to pay us our salary, he didn't do it. We don't have food or groceries and the owner hasn't met us in two months. When we approached the (Indian) embassy, they asked for our passport, but our passport is held by the owner and he is demanding over $1400 (Rs 110,000) to release our passport" the fishermen are seen saying in a video appeal.

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The Tamil Nadu unit of India's ruling party, the Bharatiya Janata Party has appealed to Dr. Jaishankar to ensure the safe repatriation of the Indian nationals, at the earliest. "We also request our Indian embassy in Oman to escalate this matter to the Ministry of Labour in Oman to ensure that these eight fishermen are paid their salary dues" read the letter by K. Annamalai, State President, TN BJP.

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An official request letter has been sent to Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar, urging his intervention in repatriating eight Indian fishermen stranded in Oman.

An official request letter has been sent to Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar, urging his intervention in repatriating eight Indian fishermen stranded in Oman. Hailing from Kanyakumari, the southernmost district of India, the group of fishermen had gone to Oman around four months ago on a work visa. However, they haven't been paid their salaries since their month of arrival and their visa sponsor is said to have been unresponsive. 8 #indian #fishermen from #tamilnadu #Kanyakumari are stranded in #oman , without wages for 4months. They are not in possession of passports, owner is said to demand Rs.1.1lakh for releasing the passport They plead for repatriation Now @annamalai_k has penned @DrSJaishankar pic.twitter.com/LEOxg8TpoD — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) August 4, 2022 × "We came to Oman from Kanyakumari, it's been four months since we came here and we worked for two months. On request the owner to pay us our salary, he didn't do it. We don't have food or groceries and the owner hasn't met us in two months. When we approached the (Indian) embassy, they asked for our passport, but our passport is held by the owner and he is demanding over $1400 (Rs 110,000) to release our passport" the fishermen are seen saying in a video appeal. Also read | India: Youth recreate cinema stunt during floods & share video; slapped with case The Tamil Nadu unit of India's ruling party, the Bharatiya Janata Party has appealed to Dr. Jaishankar to ensure the safe repatriation of the Indian nationals, at the earliest. "We also request our Indian embassy in Oman to escalate this matter to the Ministry of Labour in Oman to ensure that these eight fishermen are paid their salary dues" read the letter by K. Annamalai, State President, TN BJP. (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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By creating the nation’s most sophisticated drone in 2020, Indo Wings, one of India’s top drone manufacturing companies, has put India in the limelight. Once again exceeding its own expectations, the company has developed one of the most advanced agricultural drones that will help small-scale farmers and agriculture businesses in 2022. Paras Jian, CEO of the company, is a strong supporter of innovation. The Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, was present when Indo Wings were introduced at the Drone International Expo in New Delhi. The drone uses unique CCMS spraying technology to provide 360-degree leaf coverage. The drone has the potential for ultra-wide-eyed cameras to react to objects in real-time as a human would.

During the launch, the CEO said, "Our world-class manufacturing unit located in Noida, serves as the gateway to India for Global drone companies, also we master the drone technology and develop generation 4 products to serve the demands of the nation," ANI reported.

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Additionally, it has 90-degree changeable terrain following capability, obstacle avoidance technology, and radar sensors. Moreover, even in the most complicated surroundings, its AI system eliminates the need for a survey or a 3D model. Lastly, its vision-based navigation system ensures that the drone will continue to fly for 2 minutes even if communications are lost in a distant area. This drone’s features and 20L spraying techniques are essential for India’s mountainous and steep environment.

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It’s a marvel for spraying exported goods like apples, grapes, oranges, and mangoes as well as crops, citrus fields, and other agricultural commodities.

Indo Wings has demonstrated its ability to stay on top of its game while advancing its technology and innovation.

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By creating the nation’s most sophisticated drone in 2020, Indo Wings, one of India’s top drone manufacturing companies, has put India in the limelight. Once again exceeding its own expectations, the company has developed one of the most advanced agricultural drones that will help small-scale farmers and agriculture businesses in 2022. Paras Jian, CEO of the company, is a strong supporter of innovation. The Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, was present when Indo Wings were introduced at the Drone International Expo in New Delhi. The drone uses unique CCMS spraying technology to provide 360-degree leaf coverage. The drone has the potential for ultra-wide-eyed cameras to react to objects in real-time as a human would. During the launch, the CEO said, "Our world-class manufacturing unit located in Noida, serves as the gateway to India for Global drone companies, also we master the drone technology and develop generation 4 products to serve the demands of the nation," ANI reported. Also read | Kerala man on 3,511 kilometres skateboarding trip, meets tragic end in a hit and run accident Additionally, it has 90-degree changeable terrain following capability, obstacle avoidance technology, and radar sensors. Moreover, even in the most complicated surroundings, its AI system eliminates the need for a survey or a 3D model. Lastly, its vision-based navigation system ensures that the drone will continue to fly for 2 minutes even if communications are lost in a distant area. This drone’s features and 20L spraying techniques are essential for India’s mountainous and steep environment. Also read | Modi government is drafting new privacy bill, says IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw It’s a marvel for spraying exported goods like apples, grapes, oranges, and mangoes as well as crops, citrus fields, and other agricultural commodities. Indo Wings has demonstrated its ability to stay on top of its game while advancing its technology and innovation. (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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In a first, India will host diplomats and representatives from all 15 United Nations Security Council nations, including China, Russia, and the United States, in Delhi and Mumbai in October for a special summit on terrorism.

India looks all set to host UNSC meet on counterterrorism in October

Kidambi Srikanth came up with an underwhelming performance as India succumbed 1-3 to Malaysia and settled for a silver in the mixed team badminton event at the Commonwealth Games here on Tuesday.

Srikanth lost to lower-ranked Tze Yong Ng in three games to put the defending champions on the backfoot in the final.

PV Sindhu did what was expected out of her in the women's singles while the men's doubles pairing of Satwik Sairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty went down in the opening doubles.

With the win, Malaysia regained the title they had lost to India four years ago in Gold Coast.

For India to retain gold, a lot depended on the outcome of the men's doubles tie featuring Rankireddy and Shetty, and, the Olympic bronze medallists duo of Teng Fong Aaron Chia and Wooi Yik Soh.

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The women's doubles and mixed doubles were India's weaker links and the team relied on men's doubles and the two singles to get the job done.

The opening contest was full of long and winding rallies but Reddy and Shetty lost majority of them, failing to keep pace with the ultra attacking Malaysian pair.

For a change, the Malaysian crowd made more noise than the Indians, providing a further push to Chia and Soh. After a tough battle, the Malaysians won 21-18, 21-15 to put their team 1-0 up

In the women's singles, two-time Olympic medallist Sindhu was expected to win comfortably but the 60-th ranked Goh Jin Wei made life very tough for the world number 7.

Sindhu led 11-6 in the first game but Goh looked a different player after the interval. She made the former world champion run around the court with her skillful net play. Goh made a strong comeback to take the game till the very end.

Sindhu ended a rally with a forehand smash on Goh's left to make it 21-20 before the Malaysian netted a return. 
Goh's continued with similar tactics in the second game as well, trying to bring Sindhu close to the net. However, Sindhu was up for the task as she took an 11-7 lead in the second game.

Goh closed the gap after the interval but Sindhu was able to finish the game comfortably on this occasion. It was a gruelling affair and Goh gave her all on court including the last point when she fell on the floor. The final scoreline read 22-20 and 21-17

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World number 14 Srikanth came up with a flat performance in the men's singles.The 42-ranked Tze Yong Ng took the first game off Srikanth for the first time in three meetings to raise hopes of an upset,

The Indian then ran away with the second game to level the match.

In the decider, Tze led 11-9 at the interval after couple of unforced errors from the Indian. It became 16-12 with Srikanth unable to match Tze's net play.

The Malaysian got his first match point after a long rally that saw Srikanth misjudging a line call at the baseline. 
Srikanth sent a smash wide in the following point to hand Malaysia a 2-1 advantage. It was also Tze's first win over the former world number 1 with the final result reading 21-19, 6-21, 21-16 .

The world number 11 duo of Thinaah Muralitharan and Koong Le Pearly Tan was too good for lower-ranked Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly in the women's doubles, winning 21-18, 21-17 to complete the task.

Kidambi Srikanth came up with an underwhelming performance as India succumbed 1-3 to Malaysia and settled for a silver in the mixed team badminton event at the Commonwealth Games here on Tuesday.

Kidambi Srikanth came up with an underwhelming performance as India succumbed 1-3 to Malaysia and settled for a silver in the mixed team badminton event at the Commonwealth Games here on Tuesday. Srikanth lost to lower-ranked Tze Yong Ng in three games to put the defending champions on the backfoot in the final. PV Sindhu did what was expected out of her in the women's singles while the men's doubles pairing of Satwik Sairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty went down in the opening doubles. With the win, Malaysia regained the title they had lost to India four years ago in Gold Coast. For India to retain gold, a lot depended on the outcome of the men's doubles tie featuring Rankireddy and Shetty, and, the Olympic bronze medallists duo of Teng Fong Aaron Chia and Wooi Yik Soh. Also read | India beat Singapore 3-1 to claim second straight men's team table tennis gold at Commonwealth Games The women's doubles and mixed doubles were India's weaker links and the team relied on men's doubles and the two singles to get the job done. The opening contest was full of long and winding rallies but Reddy and Shetty lost majority of them, failing to keep pace with the ultra attacking Malaysian pair. For a change, the Malaysian crowd made more noise than the Indians, providing a further push to Chia and Soh. After a tough battle, the Malaysians won 21-18, 21-15 to put their team 1-0 up In the women's singles, two-time Olympic medallist Sindhu was expected to win comfortably but the 60-th ranked Goh Jin Wei made life very tough for the world number 7. Sindhu led 11-6 in the first game but Goh looked a different player after the interval. She made the former world champion run around the court with her skillful net play. Goh made a strong comeback to take the game till the very end. Sindhu ended a rally with a forehand smash on Goh's left to make it 21-20 before the Malaysian netted a return. Goh's continued with similar tactics in the second game as well, trying to bring Sindhu close to the net. However, Sindhu was up for the task as she took an 11-7 lead in the second game. Goh closed the gap after the interval but Sindhu was able to finish the game comfortably on this occasion. It was a gruelling affair and Goh gave her all on court including the last point when she fell on the floor. The final scoreline read 22-20 and 21-17 Also read | Twitter lauds Indian team after historic lawn bowls gold at CWG 2022 World number 14 Srikanth came up with a flat performance in the men's singles.The 42-ranked Tze Yong Ng took the first game off Srikanth for the first time in three meetings to raise hopes of an upset, The Indian then ran away with the second game to level the match. In the decider, Tze led 11-9 at the interval after couple of unforced errors from the Indian. It became 16-12 with Srikanth unable to match Tze's net play. The Malaysian got his first match point after a long rally that saw Srikanth misjudging a line call at the baseline. Srikanth sent a smash wide in the following point to hand Malaysia a 2-1 advantage. It was also Tze's first win over the former world number 1 with the final result reading 21-19, 6-21, 21-16 . The world number 11 duo of Thinaah Muralitharan and Koong Le Pearly Tan was too good for lower-ranked Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly in the women's doubles, winning 21-18, 21-17 to complete the task.

India settles for silver in mixed team badminton at Commonwealth Games 2022

Suryakumar Yadav gave an exhibition of his incredible hitting skills with a superb 76 as India cantered to a seven-wicket win against the West Indies in the third T20 International here on Tuesday.

India now lead the five-match series 2-1 with the cricket caravan moving to USA's Florida for the last two games of the series.

While more than 147 had never been chased in a T20I at the Warner Park ground, Suryakumar decided to alter that script in a 44-ball knock as India made a short work of the 165-run target in 19 overs.

Shreyas Iyer (24 off 26 balls) was an ideal partner at the other end in a stand of 86 as they made the target look way easier than it actually was and that too on a surface which exactly didn't look batting-friendly during the first part of the game.

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Having had a brief dry spell after his maiden T20I hundred at Nottingham, Suryakumar was back in his element and this time in an unfamiliar role as an opener, which he has been performing during the series.

It was another 360 degree effort which showed his flexibility, skill and hand-eye coordination, all in one go. There were eight fours and four sixes in his knock.

There was a picture-perfect lofted six over extra cover off Alzarri Joseph, which will be difficult to forget as he held his pose for several seconds after execution.

There was slashed six off the same bowler and the ramp shot using the pace and bounce, a pull over deep mid-wicket and a cross-batted punch over mid-on fielder.

Against the parsimonious left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein, there was a slog sweep over square leg to complete his half-century.

At the half-way stage, the score was 96 for no loss despite skipper Rohit Sharma (11) retiring hurt with a back muscle pull.

By the time Suryakumar was dismissed, India had the match under control with Rishabh Pant (33 not out off 26 balls) providing finishing touches.

After Rohit won a good toss and opted to field, his bowling unit maintained disciplined for the better part before Avesh Khan and Arshdeep Singh's relative inexperience saw West Indies put up a competitive 164 for 5.

Left-handed Kyle Mayers (73 off 50 balls) did punish the Indian attack with eight fours and four sixes in his kitty as he added 50 in 7.2 overs with skipper Nicholas Pooran (22 off 23 balls) after an opening stand with Brandon King that yielded 57.

While Avesh Khan's (0/47 in 3 overs) poor show stuck like a sore thumb, the other bowlers put up a more than decent show without being exceptional.

Just like Dinesh Karthik is team's designated finisher in the batting order with 20 balls reserved for him, Arshdeep (1/33 in 4 overs) is being prepared as death overs specialist for his ability to bowl those wide yorkers.

However, in pressure cooker scenario of international cricket, the Punjab lad is still a work in progress. 
The last two overs yielded 27 runs courtesy Shimron Hetmyer (20 off 12 balls) and Rovman Powell (23 off 14 balls).

The revelation in India's bowling attack was Hardik Pandya, who used the change of pace effectively, mixing his cutters and slowers with an occasional block-hole delivery, which accounted for King.

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Having hit a half-century in the last game, King looked scratchy during his run-a-ball-20 before Pandya castled him. His final figures of 4-0-19-1 with 12 dot balls was certainly important in the final context of the innings.

During the middle overs, Ravichandran Ashwin (4-0-26-0) was also impressive as he also had a dozen of dot balls to his credit.

Deepak Hooda, who was brought back into the playing XI in place of Ravindra Jadeja, bowled a steady over with the new ball while Bhuvneshwar Kumar (4-0-35-2) was steady like he always is on most of the occasions.

He got rid of Pooran with extra pace and bounce and then removed the dangerous Mayer with a fuller delivery that gripped, with Rishabh Pant taking both catches.

Suryakumar Yadav gave an exhibition of his incredible hitting skills with a superb 76 as India cantered to a seven-wicket win against the West Indies in the third T20 International here on Tuesday.

Suryakumar Yadav gave an exhibition of his incredible hitting skills with a superb 76 as India cantered to a seven-wicket win against the West Indies in the third T20 International here on Tuesday. India now lead the five-match series 2-1 with the cricket caravan moving to USA's Florida for the last two games of the series. While more than 147 had never been chased in a T20I at the Warner Park ground, Suryakumar decided to alter that script in a 44-ball knock as India made a short work of the 165-run target in 19 overs. Shreyas Iyer (24 off 26 balls) was an ideal partner at the other end in a stand of 86 as they made the target look way easier than it actually was and that too on a surface which exactly didn't look batting-friendly during the first part of the game. Also read | Sanjay Manjrekar questions Virat Kohli's frequent breaks for Team India Having had a brief dry spell after his maiden T20I hundred at Nottingham, Suryakumar was back in his element and this time in an unfamiliar role as an opener, which he has been performing during the series. It was another 360 degree effort which showed his flexibility, skill and hand-eye coordination, all in one go. There were eight fours and four sixes in his knock. There was a picture-perfect lofted six over extra cover off Alzarri Joseph, which will be difficult to forget as he held his pose for several seconds after execution. There was slashed six off the same bowler and the ramp shot using the pace and bounce, a pull over deep mid-wicket and a cross-batted punch over mid-on fielder. Against the parsimonious left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein, there was a slog sweep over square leg to complete his half-century. At the half-way stage, the score was 96 for no loss despite skipper Rohit Sharma (11) retiring hurt with a back muscle pull. By the time Suryakumar was dismissed, India had the match under control with Rishabh Pant (33 not out off 26 balls) providing finishing touches. After Rohit won a good toss and opted to field, his bowling unit maintained disciplined for the better part before Avesh Khan and Arshdeep Singh's relative inexperience saw West Indies put up a competitive 164 for 5. Left-handed Kyle Mayers (73 off 50 balls) did punish the Indian attack with eight fours and four sixes in his kitty as he added 50 in 7.2 overs with skipper Nicholas Pooran (22 off 23 balls) after an opening stand with Brandon King that yielded 57. While Avesh Khan's (0/47 in 3 overs) poor show stuck like a sore thumb, the other bowlers put up a more than decent show without being exceptional. Just like Dinesh Karthik is team's designated finisher in the batting order with 20 balls reserved for him, Arshdeep (1/33 in 4 overs) is being prepared as death overs specialist for his ability to bowl those wide yorkers. However, in pressure cooker scenario of international cricket, the Punjab lad is still a work in progress. The last two overs yielded 27 runs courtesy Shimron Hetmyer (20 off 12 balls) and Rovman Powell (23 off 14 balls). The revelation in India's bowling attack was Hardik Pandya, who used the change of pace effectively, mixing his cutters and slowers with an occasional block-hole delivery, which accounted for King. Also read | India beat Singapore 3-1 to claim second straight men's team table tennis gold at Commonwealth Games Having hit a half-century in the last game, King looked scratchy during his run-a-ball-20 before Pandya castled him. His final figures of 4-0-19-1 with 12 dot balls was certainly important in the final context of the innings. During the middle overs, Ravichandran Ashwin (4-0-26-0) was also impressive as he also had a dozen of dot balls to his credit. Deepak Hooda, who was brought back into the playing XI in place of Ravindra Jadeja, bowled a steady over with the new ball while Bhuvneshwar Kumar (4-0-35-2) was steady like he always is on most of the occasions. He got rid of Pooran with extra pace and bounce and then removed the dangerous Mayer with a fuller delivery that gripped, with Rishabh Pant taking both catches.

Suryakumar Yadav guides India to victory over West Indies to take 2-1 series lead

As per a recent press release, the Uttar Pradesh government is all set to drape the tricolour over 42.6 million homes and over 5 million government and non-government offices as a part of India’s 75th-anniversary&nbsp;celebration of its Independence. The government recently launched "Har Ghar Tiranga", which runs from August 13 to August 15, and includes using the Indian Flag as the profile picture on all social media sites. The Uttar Pradesh government, taking part in the initiative to mark the Amrit Mahotsav, has already created 38.6 million tricolours as opposed to the aim of 42.6 million homes, ANI reported.

Over 9.6 million flags have been produced by women’s self-help groups. At the district level, at least 22.6 million flags must be produced.

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According to the press release, "Of the total target, the MSME (micro, small and medium enterprises) department of the state government has procured 20 million flags through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal while over 20,000 NGOs and private sewing units are working round the clock to produce around 11.5 million flags." The release further stated that NGOs, the UP Khadi and Village Industries Board, and private sewing units have so far produced nearly 3.64 million tricolours and stitched more than 3.53 million flags. Additionally, an order for 5 million flags for government and non-government organisations has already been fulfilled.

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Speaking at the ‘Tiranga Festival' event in Delhi on Pingali Venkaiah’s birth anniversary, Union Minister Amit Shah said that the campaign sends a message to the world that all Indians are working together for India’s development, prosperity, security, and culture. He remarked that every citizen's heart holds the Tiranga as a symbol of the country.

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As per a recent press release, the Uttar Pradesh government is all set to drape the tricolour over 42.6 million homes and over 5 million government and non-government offices as a part of India’s 75th-anniversary celebration of its Independence.

As per a recent press release, the Uttar Pradesh government is all set to drape the tricolour over 42.6 million homes and over 5 million government and non-government offices as a part of India’s 75th-anniversary celebration of its Independence. The government recently launched "Har Ghar Tiranga", which runs from August 13 to August 15, and includes using the Indian Flag as the profile picture on all social media sites. The Uttar Pradesh government, taking part in the initiative to mark the Amrit Mahotsav, has already created 38.6 million tricolours as opposed to the aim of 42.6 million homes, ANI reported. Over 9.6 million flags have been produced by women’s self-help groups. At the district level, at least 22.6 million flags must be produced. Also read | Har Ghar Tiranga: Indian flag on your social media profile - join campaign and get certificate According to the press release, "Of the total target, the MSME (micro, small and medium enterprises) department of the state government has procured 20 million flags through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal while over 20,000 NGOs and private sewing units are working round the clock to produce around 11.5 million flags." The release further stated that NGOs, the UP Khadi and Village Industries Board, and private sewing units have so far produced nearly 3.64 million tricolours and stitched more than 3.53 million flags. Additionally, an order for 5 million flags for government and non-government organisations has already been fulfilled. Also read | Narendra Modi changes his social media profile picture to Indian flag ahead of Independence Day Speaking at the ‘Tiranga Festival' event in Delhi on Pingali Venkaiah’s birth anniversary, Union Minister Amit Shah said that the campaign sends a message to the world that all Indians are working together for India’s development, prosperity, security, and culture. He remarked that every citizen's heart holds the Tiranga as a symbol of the country. (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.

Har Ghar Tiranga: Over 38 million national flags made in Uttar Pradesh, aims to drape 42.6 million homes

India has won gold in lawn bowls at the Commonwealth games. Lovely Choubey, Pinki, Nayanmoni Saikia and Rupa Rani Tirkey represented India. Palki Sharma brings the stories of these incredible women.

Gravitas: Commonwealth Games: India wins gold in lawn bowls

The government noted on Wednesday (August 3) that temperatures in India have increased during the monsoon season and the country might see more frequent heatwaves in the coming days, though the deaths related to heatwaves have certainly decreased recently. India experienced its hottest March in more than a century. Extreme high temperatures also occurred in April and May; climate change is the primary reason for it. According to India’s minister of science, technology, and earth sciences, Jitendra Singh, "The average temperature during the monsoon season is found to be rising in the last two decades," Reuters reported.

India reported 24 fatalities caused by heatwaves up to July, compared to none for the entire previous year and 25 deaths in the year 2020. A multi-year high, 505 deaths, occurred in the year 2019.

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The minister further added that the temperature in the country has been increasing during the monsoon since&nbsp;the last two decades. According to Singh, India’s temperature during the month of June to September monsoon season increased from less than 28 degrees Celsius in 2001 to nearly 28.4 degrees Celsius last year. However, as per the data presented by Singh to MPs, the number of deaths from heatwaves has decreased recently.

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The minister didn’t explain why there have been fewer fatalities in recent years, but the government earlier changed timings for schools and offices in an effort to decrease exposure to heat.

In Asia and east Africa, it brings on sweltering temperatures, causing torrential rains and flooding in South America.

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The government noted on Wednesday (August 3) that temperatures in India have increased during the monsoon season and the country might see more frequent heatwaves in the coming days, though the deaths related to heatwaves have certainly decreased recently.

The government noted on Wednesday (August 3) that temperatures in India have increased during the monsoon season and the country might see more frequent heatwaves in the coming days, though the deaths related to heatwaves have certainly decreased recently. India experienced its hottest March in more than a century. Extreme high temperatures also occurred in April and May; climate change is the primary reason for it. According to India’s minister of science, technology, and earth sciences, Jitendra Singh, "The average temperature during the monsoon season is found to be rising in the last two decades," Reuters reported. India reported 24 fatalities caused by heatwaves up to July, compared to none for the entire previous year and 25 deaths in the year 2020. A multi-year high, 505 deaths, occurred in the year 2019. Also read | India faced over 200 days of heatwaves in 2022; up five-times from last year The minister further added that the temperature in the country has been increasing during the monsoon since the last two decades. According to Singh, India’s temperature during the month of June to September monsoon season increased from less than 28 degrees Celsius in 2001 to nearly 28.4 degrees Celsius last year. However, as per the data presented by Singh to MPs, the number of deaths from heatwaves has decreased recently. Also read | Heatwaves in Pakistan and India '30 times more likely' due to climate change: Study The minister didn’t explain why there have been fewer fatalities in recent years, but the government earlier changed timings for schools and offices in an effort to decrease exposure to heat. In Asia and east Africa, it brings on sweltering temperatures, causing torrential rains and flooding in South America. (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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The buzz around the ongoing 44th FIDE International Chess Olympiad being hosted by India has reached far and wide, literally even touching the skies. From the host city of Chennai being decked up to welcome the players, to having a popular bridge painted like a chess board, even an aircraft was painted with the Chess Olympiad Livery. However, a team of scuba divers from the host city has now taken Chess to never-seen-before depths.

You read that right. The team played chess on the seabed, 5kms away from the coast and at a depth of 18 metres. A seven-member team from the organisation Temple Adventures carried out this feat, to add to the buzz around chess and also create awareness about marine pollution and how it has impacted the ocean floor.

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Team of 7 scuba divers from <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chennai?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chennai</a> spent nearly 2.5hrs underwater, 5kms offshore, at 18m depth, to give a unique twist &amp; add to the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ChennaiChess2022?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ChennaiChess2022</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ChessOlympiad?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ChessOlympiad</a> buzz, create awareness on Marine <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/pollution?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#pollution</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ChessOlympiad22?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ChessOlympiad22</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FIDE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FIDE</a> <a href="https://t.co/0F0Tvg9fU9">pic.twitter.com/0F0Tvg9fU9</a>
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"We had six players and made use of three specially-made chess boards, pieces, and tables that could be used underwater." The chess pieces and board had to be made extra-heavy for them to be used on the sea bed, "Aravind Tharunsri, Director, Temple Adventures," told WION. A certified scuba diving instructor, Aravind adds that he has been carrying out such unique scuba diving concepts for more than a decade.

While Aravind took the dive wearing the traditional dhoti and shirt and donning the headgear of the Chess Olympiad mascot 'Thambi', the other team members wore the typical scuba gear. After the initial 40 minutes that it took to set up the underwater game, the teams spent a little over two hours underwater, enjoying the game amid the depths.

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While the inaugural event for the games took place in Chennai, the Olympiad is being held in Mamallapuram, a UNESCO World Heritage Town almost 50km away from the capital city. Taking place between August&nbsp;29th and July 10th, the Olympiad has brought more than 2,000 visitors from 180 countries. However, teams from China and Russia will not be taking part in this edition of the event.&nbsp;Notably, Mamallapuram, the host town, is also the one that witnessed a bilateral summit between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping in October 2019.

Originally planned to be hosted in Russia, the 44th FIDE&nbsp;Chess&nbsp;Olympiad was moved to India due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.&nbsp;The Indian city of Chennai is&nbsp;the third in Asia, after Dubai and Manila, to host an International&nbsp;Chess&nbsp;Olympiad organised by the Fédération Internationale des Échecs (French for International&nbsp;Chess&nbsp;Federation).

The buzz around the ongoing 44th FIDE International Chess Olympiad being hosted by India has reached far and wide, literally even touching the skies. From the host city of Chennai being decked up to welcome the players, to having a popular bridge painted like a chess board, even an aircraft was painted with the Chess Olympiad Livery.

The buzz around the ongoing 44th FIDE International Chess Olympiad being hosted by India has reached far and wide, literally even touching the skies. From the host city of Chennai being decked up to welcome the players, to having a popular bridge painted like a chess board, even an aircraft was painted with the Chess Olympiad Livery. However, a team of scuba divers from the host city has now taken Chess to never-seen-before depths. You read that right. The team played chess on the seabed, 5kms away from the coast and at a depth of 18 metres. A seven-member team from the organisation Temple Adventures carried out this feat, to add to the buzz around chess and also create awareness about marine pollution and how it has impacted the ocean floor. How about a game of underwater #chess ? Team of 7 scuba divers from #Chennai spent nearly 2.5hrs underwater, 5kms offshore, at 18m depth, to give a unique twist & add to the #ChennaiChess2022 #ChessOlympiad buzz, create awareness on Marine #pollution #ChessOlympiad22 #FIDE pic.twitter.com/0F0Tvg9fU9 — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) August 3, 2022 × Also read | PM Modi inaugurates 44th Chess Olympiad: Team US top seed, India second "We had six players and made use of three specially-made chess boards, pieces, and tables that could be used underwater." The chess pieces and board had to be made extra-heavy for them to be used on the sea bed, "Aravind Tharunsri, Director, Temple Adventures," told WION. A certified scuba diving instructor, Aravind adds that he has been carrying out such unique scuba diving concepts for more than a decade. While Aravind took the dive wearing the traditional dhoti and shirt and donning the headgear of the Chess Olympiad mascot 'Thambi', the other team members wore the typical scuba gear. After the initial 40 minutes that it took to set up the underwater game, the teams spent a little over two hours underwater, enjoying the game amid the depths. Also read | Pakistan pulls out of Chess Olympiad in Chennai over torch rally via Kashmir While the inaugural event for the games took place in Chennai, the Olympiad is being held in Mamallapuram, a UNESCO World Heritage Town almost 50km away from the capital city. Taking place between August 29th and July 10th, the Olympiad has brought more than 2,000 visitors from 180 countries. However, teams from China and Russia will not be taking part in this edition of the event. Notably, Mamallapuram, the host town, is also the one that witnessed a bilateral summit between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping in October 2019. Originally planned to be hosted in Russia, the 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad was moved to India due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. The Indian city of Chennai is the third in Asia, after Dubai and Manila, to host an International Chess Olympiad organised by the Fédération Internationale des Échecs (French for International Chess Federation).

Scuba divers play a game of 'Underwater Chess', as India hosts 44th Int'l Chess Olympiad

The World Health Organization has raised a new alarm this time for Monkeypox. Thousands of cases have been reported across the world, some US states have also declared a public health emergency.

Monkeypox Outbreak: US declares health emergency, India reports its first death

Antonio Guterres received the credentials from senior diplomat Ruchira Kamboj, who on Tuesday assumed responsibility as India's new permanent representative to the UN. She described it as a privilege to be the first Indian woman to hold this post in a tweet. For the girls out there, she tweeted, "To the girls out there, we all can make it!"&nbsp;

Kamboj, an Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer from the 1987 batch, had been representing India in Bhutan. She takes up T S Tirumurti's position as India's UN ambassador. She is also the nation's first female envoy working at the global organization's New York headquarters.

Congratulation messages flowed in as she assumed responsibility as India's UN representative. The late Ambassador T. S. Tirumurti congratulated Ruchira Kamboj and said, "@IndiaUNNewYork, best wishes for your success." Kamboj was both the top female candidate in all of India for the 1987 Civil Services batch and the top candidate for the foreign service batch.&nbsp;

She started her career in diplomacy in Paris, where she served as the Indian Embassy's representative to France from 1989 until 1991. But Kamboj eventually went back to Delhi, where she worked from 1991 to 1996 as an undersecretary in the ministry of external affairs' Europe West Division. She worked for the Indian High Commission in Port Louis, Mauritius, from 1996 to 1999 as First Secretary (Economic and Commercial) and Head of Chancery.

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From July 2017 until March 2019, Kamboj served as the high commissioner of India to South Africa while also holding dual accreditation with the Kingdom of Lesotho. On May 17, 2019, she took over as the Indian envoy to Bhutan.&nbsp;

Other female ambassadors to the Council include Linda Thomas-Greenfield of the United States, Barbara Woodward of the United Kingdom, and Mona Juul of Norway, who serves as the country's permanent representative to the UN in New York.

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Antonio Guterres received the credentials from senior diplomat Ruchira Kamboj, who on Tuesday assumed responsibility as India's new permanent representative to the UN.

Antonio Guterres received the credentials from senior diplomat Ruchira Kamboj, who on Tuesday assumed responsibility as India's new permanent representative to the UN. She described it as a privilege to be the first Indian woman to hold this post in a tweet. For the girls out there, she tweeted, "To the girls out there, we all can make it!" Kamboj, an Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer from the 1987 batch, had been representing India in Bhutan. She takes up T S Tirumurti's position as India's UN ambassador. She is also the nation's first female envoy working at the global organization's New York headquarters. Congratulation messages flowed in as she assumed responsibility as India's UN representative. The late Ambassador T. S. Tirumurti congratulated Ruchira Kamboj and said, "@IndiaUNNewYork, best wishes for your success." Kamboj was both the top female candidate in all of India for the 1987 Civil Services batch and the top candidate for the foreign service batch. She started her career in diplomacy in Paris, where she served as the Indian Embassy's representative to France from 1989 until 1991. But Kamboj eventually went back to Delhi, where she worked from 1991 to 1996 as an undersecretary in the ministry of external affairs' Europe West Division. She worked for the Indian High Commission in Port Louis, Mauritius, from 1996 to 1999 as First Secretary (Economic and Commercial) and Head of Chancery. Also Read: US sanctions Russian oligarchs and Putin's 'girlfriend' for involvement in Ukraine war From July 2017 until March 2019, Kamboj served as the high commissioner of India to South Africa while also holding dual accreditation with the Kingdom of Lesotho. On May 17, 2019, she took over as the Indian envoy to Bhutan. Other female ambassadors to the Council include Linda Thomas-Greenfield of the United States, Barbara Woodward of the United Kingdom, and Mona Juul of Norway, who serves as the country's permanent representative to the UN in New York. (with inputs from agencies)

India's first woman UN envoy takes charge, tweets, "to the girls out there, we all can make it!"

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the transcontinental relocation of cheetahs from Africa to India was signed on Tuesday by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) and Indian Oil Corporation. According to the MoU, the IOC would fund Rs 50.22 crore over four years for the project. The project now costs Rs 75 crore in total.

In a statement from the Union Environment Ministry, the MoU is a continuation of the agreement on wildlife conservation and sustainable biodiversity exploitation that the governments of India and Namibia signed on July 20 in order to rehabilitate&nbsp;the cheetah to its former range in India.

The money donated by Indian Oil as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme will be utilised to restore the cheetah's habitat and reintroduce it to its former range.

In the presence of Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav and Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between IOC Chairman SM Vaidya and NTCA Member Secretary and Additional Director General (Project Tiger), Dr. S P Yadav.

“Indian Oil is the first corporate which has come forward to support the ‘Project Cheetah’ under CSR, as the project has not only national importance but is also essential for balancing the ecosystem. Cheetah has a very special significance for the national conservation ethic and ethos. Cheetah restoration will be part of a prototype for restoration of original cheetah habitats and their biodiversity, helping to stem the degradation and rapid loss of biodiversity,’’ said the ministry statement.

The Asiatic Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus venaticus), a subspecies of the cheetah, went extinct in India, and the African Cheetah has since been imported (Acinonyx jubatus jubatus). These two subspecies have the same genes, according to studies.

A 500-hectare predator-proof enclosure is being built as part of the cheetah introduction project in Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh in preparation for the cat's "soft release." There will be several phases to the introduction. A small number of people will be released at first following the creation of the "soft-release enclosure" and improvement of security.

It should be emphasised that Indian Oil has supported rhino conservation efforts and last year chose the Indian single-horned rhino as its emblem.

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A memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the transcontinental relocation of cheetahs from Africa to India was signed on Tuesday by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) and Indian Oil Corporation.

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the transcontinental relocation of cheetahs from Africa to India was signed on Tuesday by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) and Indian Oil Corporation. According to the MoU, the IOC would fund Rs 50.22 crore over four years for the project. The project now costs Rs 75 crore in total. In a statement from the Union Environment Ministry, the MoU is a continuation of the agreement on wildlife conservation and sustainable biodiversity exploitation that the governments of India and Namibia signed on July 20 in order to rehabilitate the cheetah to its former range in India. The money donated by Indian Oil as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme will be utilised to restore the cheetah's habitat and reintroduce it to its former range. In the presence of Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav and Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between IOC Chairman SM Vaidya and NTCA Member Secretary and Additional Director General (Project Tiger), Dr. S P Yadav. “Indian Oil is the first corporate which has come forward to support the ‘Project Cheetah’ under CSR, as the project has not only national importance but is also essential for balancing the ecosystem. Cheetah has a very special significance for the national conservation ethic and ethos. Cheetah restoration will be part of a prototype for restoration of original cheetah habitats and their biodiversity, helping to stem the degradation and rapid loss of biodiversity,’’ said the ministry statement. The Asiatic Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus venaticus), a subspecies of the cheetah, went extinct in India, and the African Cheetah has since been imported (Acinonyx jubatus jubatus). These two subspecies have the same genes, according to studies. A 500-hectare predator-proof enclosure is being built as part of the cheetah introduction project in Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh in preparation for the cat's "soft release." There will be several phases to the introduction. A small number of people will be released at first following the creation of the "soft-release enclosure" and improvement of security. It should be emphasised that Indian Oil has supported rhino conservation efforts and last year chose the Indian single-horned rhino as its emblem. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian Oil Corporation to give Rs 50 crore for Cheetah relocation from Africa

Researchers have observed part of the formation of a dwarf galaxy, a recent study stated. The observation will help explain how a galaxy evolves from a dwarf state to maturity.

Researchers have observed part of the formation of a dwarf galaxy, a recent study stated. The observation will help explain how a galaxy evolves from a dwarf state to maturity. Scientists described finding evidence of maturation in such galaxies, in their published paper in the journal Nature. Astronomers and cosmologists have remained intrigued by the concept of dwarf galaxies, which are made up of a few billion stars at most. It is said that mature galaxies, such as the Milky Way, have 200 to 400 billion stars. Previously, some research suggested that some dwarf galaxies might evolve to become more mature galaxies, however, there wasn't enough concrete information about the process. ALSO READ | Cartwheel Galaxy's new image reveals spinning ring of colour in unprecedented clarity Meanwhile, in a new effort, the researchers focused the AstroSat, which is India's first dedicated multi-wavelength space observatory, on several blue compact dwarf galaxies. The dwarf galaxies being observed were said to be approximately 1.5 to 3.9 billion light-years from Earth. AstroSat has now witnessed star-forming complexes on the outskirts of a dwarf galaxy. The team then used the ultraviolet imaging telescope aboard AstroSat, which is India's first multi-wavelength space telescope, to look for evidence of star formation activity. ALSO READ | NASA posts beautiful martian image showing 'blue' region of the red planet As a result, the researchers found evidence of material moving from the outer edges of eleven dwarf galaxies inward toward the centre. The findings were generated after analysing 17 hours' worth of data from AstroSat. As quoted by The Weather Channel, Anshuman Borgohain, an astronomer from Tezpur University, Assam, said: Capturing the assembly process in dwarf galaxies is considered important because the diversity in their physical properties observed today challenge the current theoretical models of galaxy evolution." "AstroSat/UVIT has been a remarkable addition to the list of UV observatories to date and has opened up promising windows to probe the understanding of the galaxy assembly process," explained Borgohain, who is the lead author of the study. The study was conceived by Professor Kanak Saha at Pune's Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), with astronomers from India, the US and France. Prof Saha said as quoted by the website, "We are witnessing the ‘live’ formation of these far-way dwarf galaxies! AstroSat's resolving power, and deep field imaging techniques have been the key to spotting some very young, large star-forming clumps. These form on the periphery and then spiral into the visible (optical) boundary of their galaxy within a billion years timescale, thus adding to the growth of the galaxy." 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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Summer 2022 was especially hard for Indians. Temperature records were getting shattered. Fans, air conditioners, coolers seemed to be less effective this year. The Government has released some data that the heatwave days in India have been nearly 6 times more than last year.

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In a bit to strengthen ties, India and the Maldives have now signed 6 agreements to expand cooperation in several key areas ranging from terrorism to cyber security. Maldives President Solih further asserted on strong India - Maldives ties.

President Solih in India on a 4 - day visit signs 6 pacts with India

Chinese ship Yuan Wang 5 is expected to arrive in Hambantota around mid-August. The tracking vessel has the capacity to spy on atomic sites and ports in southern India. Palki Sharma tells you how India is responding.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced that India will extend an additional $100 million line of credit for the island nation of Maldives. The announcement was made after PM Modi held talks with&nbsp;Maldives President&nbsp;Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, who is on a four-day visit to India with the focus on inaugurating&nbsp;Maldives' biggest infrastructure project, the Greater Male Connectivity Project ​(GMCP).&nbsp;

Announcing the line of credit, PM Modi stated that India will always be the first responder for the Maldives.&nbsp;

"We have decided to provide an additional line of credit of USD 100 million to the Maldives so that all projects can be completed in a timely manner," said PM Modi.&nbsp;

Moreover, the two countries also signed six agreements to boost cooperation in areas such as affordable housing, disaster management and cyber security.&nbsp;

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As reported by WION,&nbsp;the Indian government under PM Modi is already&nbsp;supporting 45 projects in the country with grant assistance of $16.88 million or 260 million Maldivian rufiyaas. Of these 45 projects, 17 have been completed and inaugurated already.

As for GMCP, the project&nbsp;has been supported by New Delhi from its inception. A&nbsp;grant of $100 million and a $400 million line of credit, totalling $500 million was extended for the project.&nbsp;

The project was first discussed during External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar's visit to the country in September 2019. The agreement for the project was signed between AFCONS and Maldives government last year and the mega infrastructure is expected to be completed within two years.

Under the project, a 6.74 kilometres long bridge and causeway link will be built that will connect the national capital Male with three adjoining islands viz. Villingli, Gulhifalhu and Thilafushi.

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After China ensnared the island nation into its debt trap with former President&nbsp;Abdulla Yameen being a pro-China voice, New Delhi stepped up and steered the island nation towards normalcy. It has helped that Solih has opted for a predominant 'India-first&nbsp;policy'.&nbsp;

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced that India will extend an additional $100 million line of credit for the island nation of Maldives. The announcement was made after PM Modi held talks with Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, who is on a four-day visit to India with the focus on inaugurating Maldives' biggest infrastructure project, the Greater Male Connectivity Project (GMCP).

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced that India will extend an additional $100 million line of credit for the island nation of Maldives. The announcement was made after PM Modi held talks with Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, who is on a four-day visit to India with the focus on inaugurating Maldives' biggest infrastructure project, the Greater Male Connectivity Project (GMCP). Announcing the line of credit, PM Modi stated that India will always be the first responder for the Maldives. "We have decided to provide an additional line of credit of USD 100 million to the Maldives so that all projects can be completed in a timely manner," said PM Modi. Moreover, the two countries also signed six agreements to boost cooperation in areas such as affordable housing, disaster management and cyber security. A partnership that delivers tangible benefits for the people. Watch the progress in execution of these India-assisted projects in Maldives: 1️⃣Addu Development Project (Roads & Reclamation) 2️⃣Water & Sanitation projects in 34 islands 3️⃣Restoration of the Malé Hukuru Miskiy pic.twitter.com/VVrmftsWfh — Arindam Bagchi (@MEAIndia) August 2, 2022 × The Greater Male Connectivity Project As reported by WION, the Indian government under PM Modi is already supporting 45 projects in the country with grant assistance of $16.88 million or 260 million Maldivian rufiyaas. Of these 45 projects, 17 have been completed and inaugurated already. As for GMCP, the project has been supported by New Delhi from its inception. A grant of $100 million and a $400 million line of credit, totalling $500 million was extended for the project. The project was first discussed during External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar's visit to the country in September 2019. The agreement for the project was signed between AFCONS and Maldives government last year and the mega infrastructure is expected to be completed within two years. Under the project, a 6.74 kilometres long bridge and causeway link will be built that will connect the national capital Male with three adjoining islands viz. Villingli, Gulhifalhu and Thilafushi. Read More: Groundbreaking ceremony of Maldives biggest infra project to be done during Prez Solih's Delhi visit After China ensnared the island nation into its debt trap with former President Abdulla Yameen being a pro-China voice, New Delhi stepped up and steered the island nation towards normalcy. It has helped that Solih has opted for a predominant 'India-first policy'. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih are scheduled to hold a joint press conference. In a major boost to strengthen ties between India and Maldives, the ground-breaking ceremony of the Maldives biggest infrastructure project will be held today in New Delhi. WION's principal correspondent Sidhant Sibal brings you more.

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The Election Commission of India (ECI) began a campaign on Monday, August 1st, to link citizens' Aadhaar Cards with their voter ID Cards. According to the ECI, voter ID cards are being linked with Aadhaar cards in order to establish the elector's identity.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) began a campaign on Monday, August 1st, to link citizens' Aadhaar Cards with their voter ID Cards. According to the ECI, voter ID cards are being linked with Aadhaar cards in order to establish the elector's identity. It will assist the commission in removing duplicate entries from the electoral roll, as well as the government in repairing system leaks. Aside from that, the ECI has set up camps in various Indian states to assist people in linking their Aadhaar cards with their voter cards. While some states, such as Maharashtra, have already begun the drive, many others have yet to begin the linking process. ALSO READ | Har Ghar Tiranga: Indian flag on your social media profile - join campaign and get certificate Is it mandatory to link your Aadhaar card to your voter ID card? Even though the government has stated that sharing Aadhaar information will be voluntary, voters will be required to provide a valid reason for not linking the unique identification number to their voter ID cards. Notably, the government amended the Registration of Electors Rules earlier this year to allow the linking of Aadhaar details with voter lists. The Lok Sabha passed the Election Laws (Amendment), Bill, by voice vote in December 2021, allowing the linking of Aadhaar with voter IDs. On August 1, the Registration of Electors (Amendment) Rules, 2022 went into effect. ALSO READ | India:13 NDRF teams deployed in Kerala & Tamil Nadu amid extremely heavy rainfall alert How do you link your Aadhaar Card to your Voter ID Card online? People can also link their Aadhaar cards to their voter ID cards online by submitting form 6B along with all required documents. The steps for linking your Aadhaar Card to your voter ID card are outlined below. Step 1: Go to the National Voter's Service Portal (NVSP) official website at nvsp.in. Step 2: Access the portal. Now, on the homepage, select the 'Search in Electoral Roll' option. Step 3: To search for voter ID, enter your personal information OR provide your EPIC number and state. Step 4: On the left side, an option that says "Feed Aadhar No." will appear. Select the option by clicking it. Step 5: A new window will open, prompting you to enter your Aadhar information. Step 6: Once you have entered your Aadhar details, you will receive an OTP on your registered mobile number or email address. After entering the OTP and authenticating, click Submit. Your voter ID card will be linked once you have completed the authentication process. 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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A calligrapher from the remote area of North Kashmir's Gurez area has made it into the Lincoln Book of world records. Mustafa ibn-Jamil, 27, wrote the Islamic holy book "Quran" on 500-metre scroll paper in 7 months. The Lincoln Book of Records mentioned on its official website, "New world record for the first time in the world to write the Holy Quran on a 14.5 inch and 500-meter white scroll paper."

Jamil picked up calligraphy to improve his handwriting. And in the year 2017, he first started writing verses from the Holy Quran. Later, he decided to write the whole Quran in his calligraphy. Jamil first wrote a Quran in the year 2018, which weighed 21kgs and was completed in 11 months. And in December 2021, he started working on the 500-meter scroll and completed it in 7 months.&nbsp;

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''I started in the year 2016, I wanted to improve my handwriting and when I saw that I could write calligraphy, I started writing the holy book of Quran. In 2018 I wrote a Quran which weighed 21 Kgs, In 2021 I thought of writing the longest Quran. And I think it was God's wish that I was able to write the Quran. It took me 7 months to complete the whole Quran. It was accepted by the Lincoln Book of World Records; I had applied with many other record-making organisations. I had less budget so couldn't do it at a much bigger level, '' said Mustafa-ibn-Jamil, calligrapher.

For this project, Jamil had to move to New Delhi, as the scroll paper was not available in the Kashmir Valley. He said that he couldn't have brought the raw material to Kashmir as it was too heavy to be carried from Delhi to Srinagar. He took 2 months to arrange the whole material. He worked 18 hours every day to finish the 500-metre scroll in 7 months.

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''I used a special paper called 135 GSM, there are various types of papers on which we can write. The paper was not available in the valley in the roll form, so I went to Delhi, and I had to complete the whole project there. I couldn't have come with so much stuff to the valley, The pen also is different from what I have used for the writing of the Quran, The ink which we use is also special, "said Mustafa-ibn-Jamil, calligrapher.&nbsp;

The total cost of the project was about 2.5 lakh rupees. It took Jamil a month to laminate the whole 500-metre scroll. Jamil has also registered for the Asian Book of Records, the Indian Book of Records, and the International Book of Records for which documentation is under process.

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A calligrapher from the remote area of North Kashmir's Gurez area has made it into the Lincoln Book of world records. Mustafa ibn-Jamil, 27, wrote the Islamic holy book "Quran" on 500-metre scroll paper in 7 months. The Lincoln Book of Records mentioned on its official website, "New world record for the first time in the world to write the Holy Quran on a 14.5 inch and 500-meter white scroll paper." Jamil picked up calligraphy to improve his handwriting. And in the year 2017, he first started writing verses from the Holy Quran. Later, he decided to write the whole Quran in his calligraphy. Jamil first wrote a Quran in the year 2018, which weighed 21kgs and was completed in 11 months. And in December 2021, he started working on the 500-meter scroll and completed it in 7 months. Also read | Arabic calligraphy inscribed into UNESCO heritage list ''I started in the year 2016, I wanted to improve my handwriting and when I saw that I could write calligraphy, I started writing the holy book of Quran. In 2018 I wrote a Quran which weighed 21 Kgs, In 2021 I thought of writing the longest Quran. And I think it was God's wish that I was able to write the Quran. It took me 7 months to complete the whole Quran. It was accepted by the Lincoln Book of World Records; I had applied with many other record-making organisations. I had less budget so couldn't do it at a much bigger level, '' said Mustafa-ibn-Jamil, calligrapher. For this project, Jamil had to move to New Delhi, as the scroll paper was not available in the Kashmir Valley. He said that he couldn't have brought the raw material to Kashmir as it was too heavy to be carried from Delhi to Srinagar. He took 2 months to arrange the whole material. He worked 18 hours every day to finish the 500-metre scroll in 7 months. Also read | Craftsman uses calligraphy on Kashmiri silk carpets, demand increases ''I used a special paper called 135 GSM, there are various types of papers on which we can write. The paper was not available in the valley in the roll form, so I went to Delhi, and I had to complete the whole project there. I couldn't have come with so much stuff to the valley, The pen also is different from what I have used for the writing of the Quran, The ink which we use is also special, "said Mustafa-ibn-Jamil, calligrapher. The total cost of the project was about 2.5 lakh rupees. It took Jamil a month to laminate the whole 500-metre scroll. Jamil has also registered for the Asian Book of Records, the Indian Book of Records, and the International Book of Records for which documentation is under process. 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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As the southwest monsoon rains are lashing the Southern Indian state of Kerala, nine teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been deployed in the state, while four teams have been deployed in Tamil Nadu, in districts adjoining Kerala. This mobilisation of NDRF teams comes at a time when an extremely heavy rainfall warning has been issued for parts of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

According to the 04 Battalion NDRF Arakkonam, teams have been deployed in Ernakulam, Kottayam, Kollam, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Idukki, Pathanamthitta and Thrissur districts of Kerala. In Tamil Nadu, two teams each have been deployed in Nilgiris district (hilly region) and Kanyakumari (coastal region), both of which are bordering Kerala.

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As the southwest monsoon rains are lashing the Southern Indian state of Kerala, nine teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been deployed in the state, while four teams have been deployed in Tamil Nadu, in districts adjoining Kerala.

As the southwest monsoon rains are lashing the Southern Indian state of Kerala, nine teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been deployed in the state, while four teams have been deployed in Tamil Nadu, in districts adjoining Kerala. This mobilisation of NDRF teams comes at a time when an extremely heavy rainfall warning has been issued for parts of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. According to the 04 Battalion NDRF Arakkonam, teams have been deployed in Ernakulam, Kottayam, Kollam, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Idukki, Pathanamthitta and Thrissur districts of Kerala. In Tamil Nadu, two teams each have been deployed in Nilgiris district (hilly region) and Kanyakumari (coastal region), both of which are bordering Kerala. Amid extremely heavy #rainfall warning for #kerala ,parts of #tamilnadu , ⁦⁦@NDRFHQ⁩ deploys 9 teams to south&central KL; 3 teams to Nilgiris & Kanyakumari, TN Teams are carrying flood rescue& collapsed structure search&rescue equipment, Comms etc. ⁦⁦@04NDRF⁩ pic.twitter.com/xf4npijJCJ — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) August 2, 2022 × All NDRF teams are self-contained and equipped with flood rescue equipment, collapsed structure search and rescue equipment, communications and personal protective gear. The NDRF Battalion control room in Arakkonam, Tamil Nadu, is monitoring the evolving situation round-the-clock, in close collaboration with the state administration in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Watch: How important is the monsoon for the Indian economy? × As per reports, seven persons have died in Kerala as a result of landslides and minor flash floods caused by heavy rainfall in the hilly regions. Some houses were destroyed, while nearly 50 homes were damaged amid the rains. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

India:13 NDRF teams deployed in Kerala & Tamil Nadu amid extremely heavy rainfall alert

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih are scheduled to hold a joint press conference. In a major boost to strengthen ties between India and Maldives, the ground-breaking ceremony of the Maldives biggest infrastructure project will be held today in New Delhi.

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The United Kingdom has proposed the return of Elgin marbles of Athens, Greece after almost 200 years. In this process, UK is also expected to initiate the return of a host of Indian artifacts which were captured from India during the colonial times.

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A Chinese research vessel’s impending visit to Sri Lanka has sparked security alarm in India, with the officials raising concern that the ship might be used for spying on third countries.

On Sunday, Sri Lankan Navy said that it has allowed a Chinese research vessel— Yuan Wang 5—to dock at the country’s southern deep-sea Hambantota port this month. The port is located in the hometown of the Rajapaksa family and has been developed largely with Chinese loans.

According to PTI news agency, Yuan Wang 5 is expected to arrive on anywhere between August 11 and August 17 for replenishment. It is expected to conduct satellite control and research tracking in the north western part of the Indian Ocean region through August and September.

Economic Times newspaper reports that the ship has an aerial reach of more than 750 kilometres, theoretically extending its reach to India’s southern places such as Kalpakkam, Koodankulam, and the atomic research centre.

Apart from that, it can gather information about vital installations in southern India including the ports of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh.

India’s concerns stem from the fact that the port was leased to China Merchant Port Holdings after Sri Lanka failed to repay the loans. This has sparked fears of the potential use of the port for military purposes, according to the Indian newspaper.

India has said that it carefully monitors any development having a bearing on its security and economic interests.

"We are aware of reports of a proposed visit by this vessel to Hambantota in August," External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said in New Delhi in response to the reports of a proposed visit by a Chinese vessel.

"The government carefully monitors any development having a bearing on India's security and economic interests and takes all necessary measures to safeguard them," he said on Thursday.

Though there is no comment by the ruling establishment in Sri Lanka, The Hindu newspaper has reported that the Indian government has raised the matter with President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

Citing an official source in Colombo, the Indian newspaper said that the matter “was raised at the highest level by the Indian side”.

(With inputs from agencies)

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A Chinese research vessel’s impending visit to Sri Lanka has sparked security alarm in India, with the officials raising concern that the ship might be used for spying on third countries.

A Chinese research vessel’s impending visit to Sri Lanka has sparked security alarm in India, with the officials raising concern that the ship might be used for spying on third countries. On Sunday, Sri Lankan Navy said that it has allowed a Chinese research vessel— Yuan Wang 5—to dock at the country’s southern deep-sea Hambantota port this month. The port is located in the hometown of the Rajapaksa family and has been developed largely with Chinese loans. According to PTI news agency, Yuan Wang 5 is expected to arrive on anywhere between August 11 and August 17 for replenishment. It is expected to conduct satellite control and research tracking in the north western part of the Indian Ocean region through August and September. Economic Times newspaper reports that the ship has an aerial reach of more than 750 kilometres, theoretically extending its reach to India’s southern places such as Kalpakkam, Koodankulam, and the atomic research centre. Apart from that, it can gather information about vital installations in southern India including the ports of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh. India’s concerns stem from the fact that the port was leased to China Merchant Port Holdings after Sri Lanka failed to repay the loans. This has sparked fears of the potential use of the port for military purposes, according to the Indian newspaper. India has said that it carefully monitors any development having a bearing on its security and economic interests. "We are aware of reports of a proposed visit by this vessel to Hambantota in August," External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said in New Delhi in response to the reports of a proposed visit by a Chinese vessel. "The government carefully monitors any development having a bearing on India's security and economic interests and takes all necessary measures to safeguard them," he said on Thursday. Though there is no comment by the ruling establishment in Sri Lanka, The Hindu newspaper has reported that the Indian government has raised the matter with President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Citing an official source in Colombo, the Indian newspaper said that the matter “was raised at the highest level by the Indian side”. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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India is all set to celebrate its 75th Independence Day on August 15 and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has already started the festivities. Modi changed the profile pictures of all his social media handles to the Indian national flag and urged the citizens of the country to sport the ‘tiranga’ (referring to the three colours in the national flag) as their profile picture this month.

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“It is a special 2nd August today! At a time when we are marking Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, our nation is all set for #HarGharTiranga, a collective movement to celebrate our Tricolour. I have changed the DP on my social media pages and urge you all to do the same,” PM Modi tweeted.

During his monthly radio address known as ‘Mann ki baat’, Modi requested the citizens to take part in the campaign he called ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’. “Under the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, from the 13th to the 15th of August, a special movement – ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ is being organized. Let us further this movement by hoisting the National Flag at our homes,” he said according to PTI.

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The Prime Minister also pointed out that the starting date of the campaign (August 2) holds a special significance as it is the birth anniversary of Pingali Venkhaiya – the designer of India’s national flag.

“August 2 is the birth anniversary of Pingali Venkhaiya who designed the National Flag. I urge all to use ‘tiranga’ as profile picture in social media accounts between August 2 and August 15,” he said.

(With inputs from agencies)

India is all set to celebrate its 75th Independence Day on August 15 and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has already started the festivities. Modi changed the profile pictures of all his social media handles to the Indian national flag and urged the citizens of the country to sport the ‘tiranga’ (referring to the three colours in the national flag) as their profile picture this month.

India is all set to celebrate its 75th Independence Day on August 15 and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has already started the festivities. Modi changed the profile pictures of all his social media handles to the Indian national flag and urged the citizens of the country to sport the ‘tiranga’ (referring to the three colours in the national flag) as their profile picture this month. Also read | Tattoo as health monitoring device? South Korean scientists develop unique technology “It is a special 2nd August today! At a time when we are marking Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, our nation is all set for #HarGharTiranga, a collective movement to celebrate our Tricolour. I have changed the DP on my social media pages and urge you all to do the same,” PM Modi tweeted. During his monthly radio address known as ‘Mann ki baat’, Modi requested the citizens to take part in the campaign he called ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’. “Under the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, from the 13th to the 15th of August, a special movement – ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ is being organized. Let us further this movement by hoisting the National Flag at our homes,” he said according to PTI. It is a special 2nd August today! At a time when we are marking Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, our nation is all set for #HarGharTiranga, a collective movement to celebrate our Tricolour. I have changed the DP on my social media pages and urge you all to do the same. pic.twitter.com/y9ljGmtZMk — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 2, 2022 × The Prime Minister also pointed out that the starting date of the campaign (August 2) holds a special significance as it is the birth anniversary of Pingali Venkhaiya – the designer of India’s national flag. “August 2 is the birth anniversary of Pingali Venkhaiya who designed the National Flag. I urge all to use ‘tiranga’ as profile picture in social media accounts between August 2 and August 15,” he said. (With inputs from agencies)

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