India on Monday logged 12,781 fresh COVID-19 cases that pushed its infection tally to 4,33,09,473, while the daily positivity rate went past 4 per cent after 130 days, according to Union health ministry data.

The death toll climbed to 5,24,873 with 18 new fatalities. The number of active cases increased to 76,700, the data updated at 8 am stated.

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 4.32 per cent and the weekly positivity rate at 2.62 per cent, the ministry said.

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The active cases comprise 0.18 per cent of the total infections. The national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.61 per cent, it said.

An increase of 4,226 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours.

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The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 4,27,07,900, while the case fatality rate stood at 1.21 per cent, the ministry said.

So far, 196.18 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in the country under the nationwide inoculation drive.

India's COVID-19 tally crossed the 20-lakh mark on August 7, 2020, 30 lakh on August 23, 40 lakh on September 5 and 50 lakh on September 16. It went past 60 lakh on September 28, 70 lakh on October 11, crossed 80 lakh on October 29, 90 lakh on November 20 and surpassed the 1-crore mark on December 19.

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India crossed the grim milestone of 2 crore on May 4, 3 crore on June 23 and 4 crore on January 25 this year.

The 18 new fatalities include 11 from Kerala, three from Delhi and one each from Karnataka, Maharashtra, Punjab and West Bengal.

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India on Monday logged 12,781 fresh COVID-19 cases that pushed its infection tally to 4,33,09,473, while the daily positivity rate went past 4 per cent after 130 days, according to Union health ministry data. The death toll climbed to 5,24,873 with 18 new fatalities. The number of active cases increased to 76,700, the data updated at 8 am stated. The daily positivity rate was recorded at 4.32 per cent and the weekly positivity rate at 2.62 per cent, the ministry said. Also read | COVID-19: India records 12,899 new cases and 15 deaths The active cases comprise 0.18 per cent of the total infections. The national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.61 per cent, it said. An increase of 4,226 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours. Watch | India witnesses surge in covid cases, positivity rate stands at 2.73% The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 4,27,07,900, while the case fatality rate stood at 1.21 per cent, the ministry said. So far, 196.18 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in the country under the nationwide inoculation drive. India's COVID-19 tally crossed the 20-lakh mark on August 7, 2020, 30 lakh on August 23, 40 lakh on September 5 and 50 lakh on September 16. It went past 60 lakh on September 28, 70 lakh on October 11, crossed 80 lakh on October 29, 90 lakh on November 20 and surpassed the 1-crore mark on December 19. Also read | Fresh fears of 4th wave? India logs 12,000+ Covid cases for 2nd day in a row India crossed the grim milestone of 2 crore on May 4, 3 crore on June 23 and 4 crore on January 25 this year. The 18 new fatalities include 11 from Kerala, three from Delhi and one each from Karnataka, Maharashtra, Punjab and West Bengal. 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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With the championship title at stake, Netherlands pulled off a narrow 2-1 win against a fighting Indian men`s team here in the FIH Hockey Men`s Pro League encounter on Sunday. This win saw the hosts claim the FIH Hockey Pro League title while India ended their campaign with a third-place finish. Abhishek (1`) was the lone goal scorer for India while Jip Janssen (7`) and Jorrit Croon (45`) scored for the hosts. India had gotten off to a rollicking start with a goal in the opening minute of the match through Abhishek who made a brave foray into the striking circle and took a valiant shot on goal. Although the early 1-0 lead by India put the Dutch side on the back foot, they did not do anything out of the order under pressure but instead built on their attack which helped them win PCs. Jip Janssen taking the penalty corner was on target with a fiercely struck drag-flick that went past India`s experienced goalkeeper PR Sreejesh at a blistering pace.

Only a minute into the second quarter India created a brilliant opportunity when Harmanpreet Singh made a long pass to forward Gujrant Singh who took a fine shot on goal. But a stick tackle by Dutch defender saw India being awarded a penalty stroke. However, the chance was lost with Pirmin Blaak displaying impeccable skills to stop Harmanpreet`s flick aimed at the top right pocket. Only minutes later, Dutch launched a fine attack that saw them create a PC but an alert Sreejesh continued to impress with excellent saves. With scores tied at 1-1 when the teams went into the half-time break, it was an even battle in the following two quarters where both teams worked their strategies to create scoring opportunities. Though in the first half, the Dutch dominated with ball possession and circle entries, India upped the pressure in the third and fourth quarter with an improvised ball possession and circle penetration, creating a number of opportunities through PCs as well as field-goal chances. However, they couldn`t get clear shots that could beat the Dutch defence.

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Meanwhile, the hosts did not fumble in their attack as they converted from a PC in the 45th minute. A well-worked set-piece saw Jip flick the ball to the left flak which was perfectly deflected by Croon fetching that much-needed 2-1 lead.

Backed by the home support, Netherlands defended the score till the final hooter, thus clinching the championship with two more matches to be played against Spain. India, on the other hand, ended their campaign with 30 points on the table and Belgium have ended their campaign finishing second on the pool table.&nbsp;

With the championship title at stake, Netherlands pulled off a narrow 2-1 win against a fighting Indian men`s team here in the FIH Hockey Men`s Pro League encounter on Sunday.

With the championship title at stake, Netherlands pulled off a narrow 2-1 win against a fighting Indian men`s team here in the FIH Hockey Men`s Pro League encounter on Sunday. This win saw the hosts claim the FIH Hockey Pro League title while India ended their campaign with a third-place finish. Abhishek (1`) was the lone goal scorer for India while Jip Janssen (7`) and Jorrit Croon (45`) scored for the hosts. India had gotten off to a rollicking start with a goal in the opening minute of the match through Abhishek who made a brave foray into the striking circle and took a valiant shot on goal. Although the early 1-0 lead by India put the Dutch side on the back foot, they did not do anything out of the order under pressure but instead built on their attack which helped them win PCs. Jip Janssen taking the penalty corner was on target with a fiercely struck drag-flick that went past India`s experienced goalkeeper PR Sreejesh at a blistering pace. Only a minute into the second quarter India created a brilliant opportunity when Harmanpreet Singh made a long pass to forward Gujrant Singh who took a fine shot on goal. But a stick tackle by Dutch defender saw India being awarded a penalty stroke. However, the chance was lost with Pirmin Blaak displaying impeccable skills to stop Harmanpreet`s flick aimed at the top right pocket. Only minutes later, Dutch launched a fine attack that saw them create a PC but an alert Sreejesh continued to impress with excellent saves. With scores tied at 1-1 when the teams went into the half-time break, it was an even battle in the following two quarters where both teams worked their strategies to create scoring opportunities. Though in the first half, the Dutch dominated with ball possession and circle entries, India upped the pressure in the third and fourth quarter with an improvised ball possession and circle penetration, creating a number of opportunities through PCs as well as field-goal chances. However, they couldn`t get clear shots that could beat the Dutch defence. ALSO READ | Resilient Indian men's hockey team hold Netherlands 2-2, but lose 1-4 in shootout Meanwhile, the hosts did not fumble in their attack as they converted from a PC in the 45th minute. A well-worked set-piece saw Jip flick the ball to the left flak which was perfectly deflected by Croon fetching that much-needed 2-1 lead. Backed by the home support, Netherlands defended the score till the final hooter, thus clinching the championship with two more matches to be played against Spain. India, on the other hand, ended their campaign with 30 points on the table and Belgium have ended their campaign finishing second on the pool table.

FIH Hockey Pro League: Netherlands beat India 2-1 to clinch maiden title

India recorded 12,899 new Covid cases and 15 deaths on Sunday (June 19). The total number of infections reached 4,32,96,692 with 72,424 active cases and the death toll rose to 5,24,855 as per the figures updated by the Union Health Ministry. The 15 deaths include seven people in Kerala, three in Delhi, two in Maharashtra and one each in Punjab, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. The Covid caseload increased by 4,366 in 24 hours. According to the ministry, the daily positivity rate was 2.89 per cent and the weekly positivity rate was 2.50 per cent. The total number of patients who have recovered from the illness has risen to 4,26,99,363. The state wide vaccination push has resulted in the administration of 196.14 crore Covid vaccine doses, reported by PTI.

The national capital, Delhi recorded 1,534 new cases and three deaths with a positivity rate of 7.72 per cent on Saturday (June 18). The state recorded its highest number of cases in nearly four months a day earlier with one death and an 8.18 per cent positivity rate.

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The infection count in Maharashtra has risen to 7,18,884 with the addition of 837 new Covid cases. According to the officials, the latest instances were recorded on Saturday (June 18). The Covid mortality rate stayed at 1.67 per cent.&nbsp;

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Tamil Nadu, which is currently dealing with a surge in the number of daily coronavirus cases, added 596 new cases on Saturday (June 18) which includes four returnees from foreign travel bringing the total number to 34,60,182.

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According to a Health department bulletin, West Bengal recorded 288 new covid cases on Saturday (June 18) bringing the total number of cases to 20,21,555. While on the other hand, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands recorded new nine Covid cases, six less than the previous day bringing the tally to 10,088, as per the health department officials.

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India recorded 12,899 new Covid cases and 15 deaths on Sunday (June 19). The total number of infections reached 4,32,96,692 with 72,424 active cases and the death toll rose to 5,24,855 as per the figures updated by the Union Health Ministry.

India recorded 12,899 new Covid cases and 15 deaths on Sunday (June 19). The total number of infections reached 4,32,96,692 with 72,424 active cases and the death toll rose to 5,24,855 as per the figures updated by the Union Health Ministry. The 15 deaths include seven people in Kerala, three in Delhi, two in Maharashtra and one each in Punjab, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. The Covid caseload increased by 4,366 in 24 hours. According to the ministry, the daily positivity rate was 2.89 per cent and the weekly positivity rate was 2.50 per cent. The total number of patients who have recovered from the illness has risen to 4,26,99,363. The state wide vaccination push has resulted in the administration of 196.14 crore Covid vaccine doses, reported by PTI. The national capital, Delhi recorded 1,534 new cases and three deaths with a positivity rate of 7.72 per cent on Saturday (June 18). The state recorded its highest number of cases in nearly four months a day earlier with one death and an 8.18 per cent positivity rate. Also read | Fresh fears of 4th wave? India logs 12,000+ Covid cases for 2nd day in a row The infection count in Maharashtra has risen to 7,18,884 with the addition of 837 new Covid cases. According to the officials, the latest instances were recorded on Saturday (June 18). The Covid mortality rate stayed at 1.67 per cent. Watch | India witnesses surge in covid cases, positivity rate stands at 2.73% Tamil Nadu, which is currently dealing with a surge in the number of daily coronavirus cases, added 596 new cases on Saturday (June 18) which includes four returnees from foreign travel bringing the total number to 34,60,182. Also read | COVID-19: India reports more than 12,000 new infections and 11 fatalities According to a Health department bulletin, West Bengal recorded 288 new covid cases on Saturday (June 18) bringing the total number of cases to 20,21,555. While on the other hand, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands recorded new nine Covid cases, six less than the previous day bringing the tally to 10,088, as per the health department officials. 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. (With inputs from agencies)

COVID-19: India records 12,899 new cases and 15 deaths

Bangladesh foreign minister AK Abdul Momen spoke with Sidhant Sibbal, WION's Principle Diplomatic Correspondent. He said, trade between India & Bangladesh is flourishing. The two nations have a wonderful relationship.

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The Indian Air Force (IAF) released details of a new recruitment policy—‘Agnipath’— on Sunday (June 19). The Air Force’s extensive brief outlines the scheme’s numerous aspects, including selection procedures, eligibility criteria and perks. According to&nbsp;the draft, all Agniveers will return to the society after their four-year term. They will have no rights to be considered for further enlistment in the armed forces. The government will have the sole authority over the selection. The IAF further added that except for the Medical Tradesmen, recruitment as airmen into the regular cadre of the IAF will only be available to individuals who completed their service period as Agniveers. &nbsp;

Here are the specifics:

Eligibilty: For the Eligibility criteria, it is applicable to ‘All India’ and ‘All Classes.’

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Age limit and educational qualifications: All applicants must be between the age group of 17.5 years to 21 years old and the educational qualifications are to be issued by the Indian Air Force.

Medical regulations: All Agniveers must meet all the medical eligibility requirements for enrolling in the IAF as they apply to various categories. After being placed in the medical category, no permanent Low Medical Category Agniveer will be permitted to continue with his engagement.&nbsp;

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Training: Individuals will receive military training based on their organisational requirements after enrolling.&nbsp;

Job prospects: Applicants enrolled under this term may be allocated any duty in the organisation’s best interests at the IAF’s direction.&nbsp;

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All Agniveers will be given a uniform during their service term, a distinguishing emblem on their uniforms to stimulate and encourage the dynamism of youth.

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The Indian Air Force (IAF) released details of a new recruitment policy—‘Agnipath’— on Sunday (June 19). The Air Force’s extensive brief outlines the scheme’s numerous aspects, including selection procedures, eligibility criteria and perks.

The Indian Air Force (IAF) released details of a new recruitment policy—‘Agnipath’— on Sunday (June 19). The Air Force’s extensive brief outlines the scheme’s numerous aspects, including selection procedures, eligibility criteria and perks. According to the draft, all Agniveers will return to the society after their four-year term. They will have no rights to be considered for further enlistment in the armed forces. The government will have the sole authority over the selection. The IAF further added that except for the Medical Tradesmen, recruitment as airmen into the regular cadre of the IAF will only be available to individuals who completed their service period as Agniveers. Here are the specifics: Eligibilty: For the Eligibility criteria, it is applicable to ‘All India’ and ‘All Classes.’ Also read | Opinion | Project 'Agnipath': Worth a try! Age limit and educational qualifications: All applicants must be between the age group of 17.5 years to 21 years old and the educational qualifications are to be issued by the Indian Air Force. Medical regulations: All Agniveers must meet all the medical eligibility requirements for enrolling in the IAF as they apply to various categories. After being placed in the medical category, no permanent Low Medical Category Agniveer will be permitted to continue with his engagement. Watch | Indian government reacts to backlash over Agnipath as it raises the upper age to 23 for one year Training: Individuals will receive military training based on their organisational requirements after enrolling. Job prospects: Applicants enrolled under this term may be allocated any duty in the organisation’s best interests at the IAF’s direction. Also read | Agnipath: Indian military recruitment scheme sparks protests; trains burnt, infra vandalised All Agniveers will be given a uniform during their service term, a distinguishing emblem on their uniforms to stimulate and encourage the dynamism of youth. 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. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian Air Force releases details on new recruitment plan for ‘Agnipath’

Bangladesh foreign minister AK Abdul Momen spoke with Sidhant Sibbal, WION's Principle Diplomatic Correspondent. He said, no foreign funds used to build Padma bridge.

WION Exclusive: 'Padma bridge not made by China,' says Bangladesh FM AK Abdul Momen

India Bangladesh joint consultative committee met in New Delhi for its first in-person meeting since the covid-19 pandemic broke out in 2020. The seventh meeting of the JCC held on Sunday was co-chaired by foreign ministers.

India & Bangladesh hold 7th JCC meet, first physical meet since covid outbreak

External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar on Sunday expressed confidence in India-Bangladesh ties and said that the countries look forward to cooperating in new domains including cyber security and upgradation of the railway system.

"We now look forward to working with Bangladesh to take our ties to new domains...including cyber security, upgradation of the railway system," Jaishankar said during the 7th India-Bangladesh Joint Consultative Commission meeting in New Delhi today.

Speaking on trade with Bangladesh, Jaishankar said, "Today Bangladesh is our largest development &amp; trade partner in the region." Jaishankar also mentioned how both countries came together to fight the pandemic. The EAM said, "We jointly overcame pandemic in terms of vaccine, medicine supply."

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At the India-Bangladesh JCC meeting, AK Abdul Momen, Foreign Affairs Minister of Bangladesh, said that the relationship between both countries is based on mutual trust. FM Momen called India the "most important neighbour".

"India is the most important neighbour of Bangladesh. Initiatives taken by both nations have helped us achieve stability &amp; development across the region. Bangladesh-India relations are based on mutual trust &amp; respect," the Bangladeshi FM said.

Upon meeting with the Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Jaishankar while taking to Twitter wrote, "A warm welcome to FM Dr AK Abdul Momen for the 7th India-Bangladesh Joint Consultative Commission meeting. Our regular meetings reflect our unique friendship."

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The first physical JCC Meeting between India and Bangladesh is being held in New Delhi today and EAM S Jaishankar is the co-chair of the meeting along with his Bangladeshi counterpart AK Abdul Momen.

The JCC is to review the bilateral ties including cooperation in the wake of COVID-19, border management and security, trade and investment, connectivity, energy, water resources, development partnership and regional and multilateral issues, the MEA said earlier in a statement.

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This is the first physical meeting since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out. The previous meeting was held in 2020 virtually. Both countries actively engage in cooperation projects to boost bilateral relations.

As part of the ongoing Indo-Bangladesh defence cooperation, the armies of India and Bangladesh recently conducted the 10th edition of the joint military exercise, SAMPRITI X,&nbsp;from June 5 to June 16 in Bangladesh.

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External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar on Sunday expressed confidence in India-Bangladesh ties and said that the countries look forward to cooperating in new domains including cyber security and upgradation of the railway system.

External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar on Sunday expressed confidence in India-Bangladesh ties and said that the countries look forward to cooperating in new domains including cyber security and upgradation of the railway system. "We now look forward to working with Bangladesh to take our ties to new domains...including cyber security, upgradation of the railway system," Jaishankar said during the 7th India-Bangladesh Joint Consultative Commission meeting in New Delhi today. Speaking on trade with Bangladesh, Jaishankar said, "Today Bangladesh is our largest development & trade partner in the region." Jaishankar also mentioned how both countries came together to fight the pandemic. The EAM said, "We jointly overcame pandemic in terms of vaccine, medicine supply." Also read | ‘Appreciated Indian govt’s position’: Foreign Minister Jaishankar breaks silence on Prophet remark fiasco At the India-Bangladesh JCC meeting, AK Abdul Momen, Foreign Affairs Minister of Bangladesh, said that the relationship between both countries is based on mutual trust. FM Momen called India the "most important neighbour". "India is the most important neighbour of Bangladesh. Initiatives taken by both nations have helped us achieve stability & development across the region. Bangladesh-India relations are based on mutual trust & respect," the Bangladeshi FM said. Upon meeting with the Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Jaishankar while taking to Twitter wrote, "A warm welcome to FM Dr AK Abdul Momen for the 7th India-Bangladesh Joint Consultative Commission meeting. Our regular meetings reflect our unique friendship." Watch | Indian EAM S Jaishankar participates in BRICS Foreign Ministers’ meeting The first physical JCC Meeting between India and Bangladesh is being held in New Delhi today and EAM S Jaishankar is the co-chair of the meeting along with his Bangladeshi counterpart AK Abdul Momen. The JCC is to review the bilateral ties including cooperation in the wake of COVID-19, border management and security, trade and investment, connectivity, energy, water resources, development partnership and regional and multilateral issues, the MEA said earlier in a statement. Also read | Jaishankar to brief MEA Consultative Committee on Sri Lanka crisis This is the first physical meeting since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out. The previous meeting was held in 2020 virtually. Both countries actively engage in cooperation projects to boost bilateral relations. As part of the ongoing Indo-Bangladesh defence cooperation, the armies of India and Bangladesh recently conducted the 10th edition of the joint military exercise, SAMPRITI X, from June 5 to June 16 in Bangladesh. 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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Protests broke out across India due to new military recruitment scheme. The railways have suffered massive losses during the protests and at least one person has also died due due to the violence.

The Agnipath scheme: Railways suffer massive losses during protests

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the historic torch relay for the 44th Chess Olympiad on Sunday at Indira Gandhi Stadium in New Delhi. He also addressed the gathering on the occasion.FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich, Indian Grandmaster Vishwanathan Anand and Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur were present at the opening of the Chess Olympiad Torch Relay.

This torch will then be taken to 75 cities in a span of 40 days before the final culmination at Mahabalipuram near Chennai. At every location, chess grandmasters of the state will receive the torch.

This year, for the very first time, the International Chess Body, FIDE, has instituted the Chess Olympiad Torch which is part of Olympic tradition but was never done in the Chess Olympiad. India will be the first-ever country to have the Chess Olympiad Torch Relay.

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The 44th edition of the world`s biggest chess event will be held in Mahabalipuram near Chennai from July 28 to August 10. In nearly 100 years of the history of the Chess Olympiad, it`s the first time that India will be hosting this prestigious event.

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With 188 countries registered for the upcoming Olympiad, Indian sporting history is also set to witness a huge congregation of countries on Indian soil for the first time at an event. And celebrating this, AICF has unveiled a social media campaign `Namaste World`, welcoming the chess community from around the world for this event.

AICF had earlier announced two Indian teams each in the open and women`s sections as the 44th Chess Olympiad has attracted 343 teams in both sections.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the historic torch relay for the 44th Chess Olympiad on Sunday at Indira Gandhi Stadium in New Delhi. He also addressed the gathering on the occasion.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the historic torch relay for the 44th Chess Olympiad on Sunday at Indira Gandhi Stadium in New Delhi. He also addressed the gathering on the occasion.FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich, Indian Grandmaster Vishwanathan Anand and Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur were present at the opening of the Chess Olympiad Torch Relay. This torch will then be taken to 75 cities in a span of 40 days before the final culmination at Mahabalipuram near Chennai. At every location, chess grandmasters of the state will receive the torch. This year, for the very first time, the International Chess Body, FIDE, has instituted the Chess Olympiad Torch which is part of Olympic tradition but was never done in the Chess Olympiad. India will be the first-ever country to have the Chess Olympiad Torch Relay. At launch of torch relay for the 44th Chess Olympiad, I convey my best wishes to all the participants. https://t.co/uLbZ5JoSRr — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 19, 2022 × The 44th edition of the world`s biggest chess event will be held in Mahabalipuram near Chennai from July 28 to August 10. In nearly 100 years of the history of the Chess Olympiad, it`s the first time that India will be hosting this prestigious event. Also Read: 'You still have some cricket left': Rohit's old chat with Dinesh Karthik goes viral after his comeback With 188 countries registered for the upcoming Olympiad, Indian sporting history is also set to witness a huge congregation of countries on Indian soil for the first time at an event. And celebrating this, AICF has unveiled a social media campaign `Namaste World`, welcoming the chess community from around the world for this event. AICF had earlier announced two Indian teams each in the open and women`s sections as the 44th Chess Olympiad has attracted 343 teams in both sections.

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On Saturday, several protesters in the northeastern state of Bihar ransacked offices and damaged public property in a railway station in order to express their outrage over a new military recruitment plan with a demand from the government to reverse course, reported Reuters.

Thousands of protesters attacked and damaged train coaches, burned tyres, and clashed with the officials at the railway station. Considering the unrest, the authorities cancelled close to 360 trains.&nbsp;

A senior police official, Sanjay Singh, who oversees law and order in the state, told Reuters that nearly 12 protesters were arrested and at least four policemen injured in the attack.

"Around 2,000 to 2,500 people entered the Masaurhi railway station and attacked the forces," he added.

The Police have totally arrested at least 250 people in the neighbouring state of Uttar Pradesh as a preventive measure, and there has been one death during the protest this week. Some people have accused the police of using excessive force.&nbsp;

On Saturday, the government announced concessions for those who will serve under the scheme in order to control the protests and outrage.

The federal home ministry announced that it would reserve 10 per cent of vacancies in the paramilitary forces and Assam Rifles, which is a unit in the Indian army, for those who have passed out of the army after the four years mandated in the scheme.

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The defence ministry also declared that it would reserve 10% of its vacancies for those who have completed the scheme.

"Perhaps because it is a new scheme, people have misunderstood it, but we have been discussing this with everyone, including ex-servicemen," Reuters quoted Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at a conference on Saturday.

According to the navy chief, the protests are a result of misinformation about the new system.

Admiral R. Hari Kumar told ANI in a statement, "I didn't anticipate any protests like this. It is the single biggest human resource management transformation that has ever happened in the Indian military."

The scheme does not apply to women in combat roles, and there are no plans presently to change this.

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The new scheme called Agnipath or "path of fire" has been introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government with the intention of bringing more people into the military on four-year contracts to reduce the average age of India's 1.38 million-strong armed forces.

Lieutenant General Anil Puri told NDTV news channel that the plan was aimed at making the military more modern and effective.

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The scheme will retain 25% of the recruited soldiers after four years of service, and the rest are said to get priority for other jobs, such as with the state police.

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On Saturday, several protesters in the northeastern state of Bihar ransacked offices and damaged public property in a railway station in order to express their outrage over a new military recruitment plan with a demand from the government to reverse course, reported Reuters.

On Saturday, several protesters in the northeastern state of Bihar ransacked offices and damaged public property in a railway station in order to express their outrage over a new military recruitment plan with a demand from the government to reverse course, reported Reuters. Thousands of protesters attacked and damaged train coaches, burned tyres, and clashed with the officials at the railway station. Considering the unrest, the authorities cancelled close to 360 trains. A senior police official, Sanjay Singh, who oversees law and order in the state, told Reuters that nearly 12 protesters were arrested and at least four policemen injured in the attack. "Around 2,000 to 2,500 people entered the Masaurhi railway station and attacked the forces," he added. The Police have totally arrested at least 250 people in the neighbouring state of Uttar Pradesh as a preventive measure, and there has been one death during the protest this week. Some people have accused the police of using excessive force. On Saturday, the government announced concessions for those who will serve under the scheme in order to control the protests and outrage. The federal home ministry announced that it would reserve 10 per cent of vacancies in the paramilitary forces and Assam Rifles, which is a unit in the Indian army, for those who have passed out of the army after the four years mandated in the scheme. Watch | Gravitas: Indian youth protest Agnipath recruitment scheme The defence ministry also declared that it would reserve 10% of its vacancies for those who have completed the scheme. "Perhaps because it is a new scheme, people have misunderstood it, but we have been discussing this with everyone, including ex-servicemen," Reuters quoted Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at a conference on Saturday. According to the navy chief, the protests are a result of misinformation about the new system. Admiral R. Hari Kumar told ANI in a statement, "I didn't anticipate any protests like this. It is the single biggest human resource management transformation that has ever happened in the Indian military." The scheme does not apply to women in combat roles, and there are no plans presently to change this. Also read | Agnipath: Indian military recruitment scheme sparks protests; trains burnt, infra vandalised The new scheme called Agnipath or "path of fire" has been introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government with the intention of bringing more people into the military on four-year contracts to reduce the average age of India's 1.38 million-strong armed forces. Lieutenant General Anil Puri told NDTV news channel that the plan was aimed at making the military more modern and effective. Also read | Agneepath scheme protest: Indian government introduces four big changes in recruitment process The scheme will retain 25% of the recruited soldiers after four years of service, and the rest are said to get priority for other jobs, such as with the state police. 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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Sequoia Capital India has asked a local court to dismiss a defamation lawsuit filed by one of its former general counsels, saying it was an attempt to curb its free speech rights and harm its interests, the venture capital firm's court filing shows.

Sequoia has been locked in a legal battle with Sandeep Kapoor, after he included the company in a defamation lawsuit against media companies that reported on a leaked Sequoia email of June 2. Kapoor was Sequoia's in-house general counsel for nearly nine years until 2019.

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The lawsuit is the latest in a series of troubles for Sequoia that have the company grappling with complaints from startups about damaged trust following high-profile governance scandals at some of its portfolio companies in India and Southeast Asia.

Kapoor's firm, Algo Legal, has said in a press statement and its lawsuit that Sequoia sent an email to its portfolio companies this month making baseless references to "concerning details" about the law firm that hurt its business and reputation.

Sequoia denied the allegations in a 19-page court filing in India's tech hub of Bengaluru on June 18, calling the lawsuit "frivolous and vexatious" and saying it was duty bound to inform its portfolio companies when it detected certain irregularities.

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An independent probe at Sequoia Capital-backed fashion startup in Singapore, Zilingo, found certain payments made to Algo and its related entities "were not in consonance with the engagement terms/contracts", forcing Sequoia to caution its portfolio companies from dealing with the law firm, the court filing states.

Sequoia's filing, has not been made public.

A spokesperson for Algo and Kapoor said on Sunday they told the court on Saturday the investigation into Zilingo’s affairs is ongoing and there was no final finding, and that Sequoia’s allegations in the filing were without merit.

Detailing the Zilingo probe's findings for the first time, Sequoia said it found the fashion startup paid Algo and its related entities more than 6 million dollars between 2020 and 2022.

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In such circumstances, Sequoia said, its "right to freedom of speech prevails over the plaintiff’s right of reputation since the statement was issued without any malice and without any intention to defame".

Sequoia was Algo's top client in billings, but the U.S. venture capital firm ended its engagement with Algo in January. Sequoia on Sunday declined to comment on its court filing.

The Bengaluru court will next hear the matter on June 29.

Zilingo in April suspended its 30-year-old CEO and cofounder Ankiti Bose, a former Sequoia analyst, over suspected financial irregularities. Bose was later dismissed in what she has said was a wrongful termination.

Zilingo and Bose did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Sunday.

Bose's removal, Zilingo has previously said, followed an independent investigation into complaints about what the startup described as "serious financial irregularities".

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Sequoia Capital India has asked a local court to dismiss a defamation lawsuit filed by one of its former general counsels, saying it was an attempt to curb its free speech rights and harm its interests, the venture capital firm's court filing shows.

Sequoia Capital India has asked a local court to dismiss a defamation lawsuit filed by one of its former general counsels, saying it was an attempt to curb its free speech rights and harm its interests, the venture capital firm's court filing shows. Sequoia has been locked in a legal battle with Sandeep Kapoor, after he included the company in a defamation lawsuit against media companies that reported on a leaked Sequoia email of June 2. Kapoor was Sequoia's in-house general counsel for nearly nine years until 2019. Also read | Indian Air Force releases details on new recruitment plan for ‘Agnipath’ The lawsuit is the latest in a series of troubles for Sequoia that have the company grappling with complaints from startups about damaged trust following high-profile governance scandals at some of its portfolio companies in India and Southeast Asia. Kapoor's firm, Algo Legal, has said in a press statement and its lawsuit that Sequoia sent an email to its portfolio companies this month making baseless references to "concerning details" about the law firm that hurt its business and reputation. Sequoia denied the allegations in a 19-page court filing in India's tech hub of Bengaluru on June 18, calling the lawsuit "frivolous and vexatious" and saying it was duty bound to inform its portfolio companies when it detected certain irregularities. Watch | India witnesses a slight dip in COVID cases from Saturday An independent probe at Sequoia Capital-backed fashion startup in Singapore, Zilingo, found certain payments made to Algo and its related entities "were not in consonance with the engagement terms/contracts", forcing Sequoia to caution its portfolio companies from dealing with the law firm, the court filing states. Sequoia's filing, has not been made public. A spokesperson for Algo and Kapoor said on Sunday they told the court on Saturday the investigation into Zilingo’s affairs is ongoing and there was no final finding, and that Sequoia’s allegations in the filing were without merit. Detailing the Zilingo probe's findings for the first time, Sequoia said it found the fashion startup paid Algo and its related entities more than 6 million dollars between 2020 and 2022. Also read | India grants e-visas to Sikhs, Hindus in Afghanistan in wake of Kabul gurudwara attack: Report In such circumstances, Sequoia said, its "right to freedom of speech prevails over the plaintiff’s right of reputation since the statement was issued without any malice and without any intention to defame". Sequoia was Algo's top client in billings, but the U.S. venture capital firm ended its engagement with Algo in January. Sequoia on Sunday declined to comment on its court filing. The Bengaluru court will next hear the matter on June 29. Zilingo in April suspended its 30-year-old CEO and cofounder Ankiti Bose, a former Sequoia analyst, over suspected financial irregularities. Bose was later dismissed in what she has said was a wrongful termination. Zilingo and Bose did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Sunday. Bose's removal, Zilingo has previously said, followed an independent investigation into complaints about what the startup described as "serious financial irregularities". 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 Congress leader Rahul Gandhi turned 52 on Sunday, he urged his party workers and well wishers to refrain from any kind of celebrations, saying that crores of youths are anguished as protests against the Centre`s Agnipath scheme intensify in several states.

"We are concerned with the situation in the country. Crores of youths are anguished. We should share the pain of the youth and their families and stand with them," Rahul Gandhi said in a statement which was tweeted by Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Saturday.

The Wayanad MP`s statement comes at a time when the country is witnessing protests against the Centre`s Agnipath scheme approved on June 14 for the recruitment of Indian youth to serve in the Armed Forces for a four-year period.

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Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said that just as Prime Minister Narendra Modi had to withdraw the farm laws, he will have to accept the demand of the youth and roll back the Agnipath defence recruitment scheme.

The former Congress chief also said that for eight consecutive years, the BJP government has "insulted" the values of `Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan`.

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"I had said earlier also that the prime minister will have to withdraw the black farm laws. In the same manner, he will have to accept the demand of the youth of the country by becoming `maafiveer` and take back the `Agnipath` scheme," Gandhi tweeted in Hindi.

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The Union Cabinet on June 14 approved a recruitment scheme for Indian youth to serve in the three services of the Armed Forces called Agnipath and the youth selected under this scheme will be known as Agniveers.

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Agnipath allows patriotic and motivated youth to serve in the Armed Forces for a period of four years. The Agnipath Scheme has been designed to enable a youthful profile of the Armed Forces.

According to the latest announcement by the Ministry, the upper age limit for the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) - inclusive of Border Security Force (BSF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), National Security Guard (NSG) and Special Protection Group (SPG) - will stand at 26 years.

Meanwhile, the first batch of Agniveers will avail a further relaxation of 5 years beyond the upper age limit of 23, taking it to 28 years.

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As Congress leader Rahul Gandhi turned 52 on Sunday, he urged his party workers and well wishers to refrain from any kind of celebrations, saying that crores of youths are anguished as protests against the Centre`s Agnipath scheme intensify in several states. "We are concerned with the situation in the country. Crores of youths are anguished. We should share the pain of the youth and their families and stand with them," Rahul Gandhi said in a statement which was tweeted by Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Saturday. The Wayanad MP`s statement comes at a time when the country is witnessing protests against the Centre`s Agnipath scheme approved on June 14 for the recruitment of Indian youth to serve in the Armed Forces for a four-year period. Also read | Agneepath scheme protest: Indian government introduces four big changes in recruitment process Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said that just as Prime Minister Narendra Modi had to withdraw the farm laws, he will have to accept the demand of the youth and roll back the Agnipath defence recruitment scheme. The former Congress chief also said that for eight consecutive years, the BJP government has "insulted" the values of `Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan`. Watch | Explained: National Herald case against Gandhi family in India "I had said earlier also that the prime minister will have to withdraw the black farm laws. In the same manner, he will have to accept the demand of the youth of the country by becoming `maafiveer` and take back the `Agnipath` scheme," Gandhi tweeted in Hindi. 8 सालों से लगातार भाजपा सरकार ने ‘जय जवान, जय किसान' के मूल्यों का अपमान किया है। मैंने पहले भी कहा था कि प्रधानमंत्री जी को काले कृषि कानून वापस लेने पड़ेंगे। ठीक उसी तरह उन्हें ‘माफ़ीवीर' बनकर देश के युवाओं की बात माननी पड़ेगी और 'अग्निपथ' को वापस लेना ही पड़ेगा। — Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) June 18, 2022 × The Union Cabinet on June 14 approved a recruitment scheme for Indian youth to serve in the three services of the Armed Forces called Agnipath and the youth selected under this scheme will be known as Agniveers. Also read | Violent protests over Agnipath scheme: One dead Telangana's Secunderabad Agnipath allows patriotic and motivated youth to serve in the Armed Forces for a period of four years. The Agnipath Scheme has been designed to enable a youthful profile of the Armed Forces. According to the latest announcement by the Ministry, the upper age limit for the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) - inclusive of Border Security Force (BSF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), National Security Guard (NSG) and Special Protection Group (SPG) - will stand at 26 years. Meanwhile, the first batch of Agniveers will avail a further relaxation of 5 years beyond the upper age limit of 23, taking it to 28 years. 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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Sri Lanka's ongoing economic crisis has resulted in at least 90 persons including women, children and the elderly fleeing their home country and reaching Indian shores. They do so by taking risky and illegal overnight boat rides across the Palk Strait, a strip of ocean that connects the Northern region of Sri Lanka with Tamil Nadu, in India. A group of seven Lankan Tamils hailing from Vavuniya and Trincomalee arrived in Tamil Nadu's Dhanushkodi. As per standard protocol, the individuals were questioned by the authorities, following which they were taken to the Mandapam refugee camp in the region.

Since March, India has been spearheading the efforts to help the island nation tide over the crisis. The Indian Government has generously provided financial aid, fuel, food and medical supplies to aid the people of Sri Lanka, amid their nation's worst-ever crisis. As the Indian state that is nearest to Sri Lanka and also as one that shares deep cultural and linguistic ties with the Tamils in the island nation, Tamil Nadu too has been actively sending aid to Sri Lanka in batches. The Government of Tamil Nadu has been providing essential medicines, milk powder and rice to the Sri Lankan Government, via the Indian High Commission in Colombo.&nbsp;

Those who have been fleeing to India are entirely members of the Lankan Tamil community, who hail from the northern region of the island nation. As daily wage earners and with families to feed, these individuals are worst-hit by the economic crisis as their wages remain stagnant and prices of essentials continue to skyrocket. Under these circumstances, they abandon or sell their modest belongings to make enough cash for an illegal boat ride across the Palk Strait. they undertake the arduous journey in the hope of living as refugees at a camp in Tamil Nadu.&nbsp;

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Sri Lanka's ongoing economic crisis has resulted in at least 90 persons including women, children and the elderly fleeing their home country and reaching Indian shores.

Sri Lanka's ongoing economic crisis has resulted in at least 90 persons including women, children and the elderly fleeing their home country and reaching Indian shores. They do so by taking risky and illegal overnight boat rides across the Palk Strait, a strip of ocean that connects the Northern region of Sri Lanka with Tamil Nadu, in India. A group of seven Lankan Tamils hailing from Vavuniya and Trincomalee arrived in Tamil Nadu's Dhanushkodi. As per standard protocol, the individuals were questioned by the authorities, following which they were taken to the Mandapam refugee camp in the region. Since March, India has been spearheading the efforts to help the island nation tide over the crisis. The Indian Government has generously provided financial aid, fuel, food and medical supplies to aid the people of Sri Lanka, amid their nation's worst-ever crisis. As the Indian state that is nearest to Sri Lanka and also as one that shares deep cultural and linguistic ties with the Tamils in the island nation, Tamil Nadu too has been actively sending aid to Sri Lanka in batches. The Government of Tamil Nadu has been providing essential medicines, milk powder and rice to the Sri Lankan Government, via the Indian High Commission in Colombo. Those who have been fleeing to India are entirely members of the Lankan Tamil community, who hail from the northern region of the island nation. As daily wage earners and with families to feed, these individuals are worst-hit by the economic crisis as their wages remain stagnant and prices of essentials continue to skyrocket. Under these circumstances, they abandon or sell their modest belongings to make enough cash for an illegal boat ride across the Palk Strait. they undertake the arduous journey in the hope of living as refugees at a camp in Tamil Nadu. 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.

Seven Sri Lankan Tamils flee home country to arrive on Indian shores; exodus grows to 90

After facing a backlash over its newly launched military recruitment scheme 'Agnipath', the Indian government has decided to raise the upper age to 23 for one year.

Indian government reacts to backlash over Agnipath as it raises the upper age to 23 for one year

Nearly five million people in India were internally displaced due to climate change and disasters in 2021, the United Nations has said in a report.

The annual Global Trends Report by the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) highlighted that globally 100 million people were forced to flee their homes last year due to violence, human rights abuses, food insecurity, the climate crisis, war in Ukraine and other emergencies from Africa to Afghanistan.

According to the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC), in 2021, there were 23.7 million new internal displacements globally due to disasters (these are in addition to those internally displaced due to conflict and violence). This represented a decrease of seven million, or 23 per cent, compared to the previous year, the report said.

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"The largest displacements in the context of disasters in 2021 occurred in China (6.0 million), the Philippines (5.7 million) and India (4.9 million). Most disaster displacements during the year were temporary," it said.

The majority of the internally displaced persons returned to their home areas, but 5.9 million people worldwide remained displaced at the end of the year due to disasters, the report added.

The UN agency said that the number of people forced to flee their homes has increased every year over the past decade and stands at the highest level since records began, a trend that can be only reversed by a new, concerted push towards peacemaking.

By the end of 2021, those displaced by war, violence, persecution, and human rights abuses stood at 89.3 million, up eight per cent on a year earlier and well over double the figure of 10 years ago, the report said.

While the latest global trends report reflects the period of January 2021 to December 2021, the UN agency said it is impossible to ignore the developments that have happened in early 2022, including the Russian war against Ukraine.

"Since then, the Russian invasion of Ukraine&nbsp;'causing the fastest and one of the largest forced displacement crises since World War II'&nbsp;and other emergencies, from Africa to Afghanistan and beyond, pushed the figure over the dramatic milestone of 100 million," the report said.

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The report said that at the end of 2021, 89.3 million people were forcibly displaced worldwide, including 27.1 million refugees, 21.3 million refugees under UNHCR's mandate, 5.8 million Palestine refugees under United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East's (UNRWA) mandate, 53.2 million internally displaced people, 4.6 million asylum seekers and 4.4 million Venezuelans displaced abroad.

Asylum seekers submitted 1.4 million new claims. The United States of America was the world's largest recipient of new individual applications (188,900), followed by Germany (148,200), Mexico (132,700), Costa Rica (108,500) and France (90,200).

By May 2022, more than 100 million people were forcibly displaced worldwide by persecution, conflict, violence, human rights violations or events seriously disturbing public order.

"Every year of the last decade, the numbers have climbed," said United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi.

"Either the international community comes together to take action to address this human tragedy, resolve conflicts and find lasting solutions, or this terrible trend will continue."

Last year was notable for the number of conflicts that escalated and new ones that flared; 23 countries, with a combined population of 850 million, faced medium- or high-intensity conflicts, according to the World Bank.

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The UN agency said that food scarcity, inflation and the climate crisis are adding to people's hardship. The number of refugees rose in 2021 to 27.1 million. Arrivals climbed in Uganda, Chad and Sudan among others, it added.

"Most refugees were, once again, hosted by neighbouring countries with few resources. The number of asylum seekers reached 4.6 million, up 11 per cent," the report said.

Last year also saw the 15th straight annual rise in people displaced within their countries by conflict, to 53.2 million. The increase was driven by mounting violence or conflict in some places, for example Myanmar.

The conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray and other regions has spurred the flight of millions within the country. Insurgencies in the Sahel drove fresh internal displacement, particularly in Burkina Faso and Chad.

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Nearly five million people in India were internally displaced due to climate change and disasters in 2021, the United Nations has said in a report. The annual Global Trends Report by the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) highlighted that globally 100 million people were forced to flee their homes last year due to violence, human rights abuses, food insecurity, the climate crisis, war in Ukraine and other emergencies from Africa to Afghanistan.

Nearly five million people in India were internally displaced due to climate change and disasters in 2021, the United Nations has said in a report. The annual Global Trends Report by the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) highlighted that globally 100 million people were forced to flee their homes last year due to violence, human rights abuses, food insecurity, the climate crisis, war in Ukraine and other emergencies from Africa to Afghanistan. According to the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC), in 2021, there were 23.7 million new internal displacements globally due to disasters (these are in addition to those internally displaced due to conflict and violence). This represented a decrease of seven million, or 23 per cent, compared to the previous year, the report said. Also read | Report: Fires, heat waves cause 'climate anxiety' in youth "The largest displacements in the context of disasters in 2021 occurred in China (6.0 million), the Philippines (5.7 million) and India (4.9 million). Most disaster displacements during the year were temporary," it said. The majority of the internally displaced persons returned to their home areas, but 5.9 million people worldwide remained displaced at the end of the year due to disasters, the report added. The UN agency said that the number of people forced to flee their homes has increased every year over the past decade and stands at the highest level since records began, a trend that can be only reversed by a new, concerted push towards peacemaking. By the end of 2021, those displaced by war, violence, persecution, and human rights abuses stood at 89.3 million, up eight per cent on a year earlier and well over double the figure of 10 years ago, the report said. While the latest global trends report reflects the period of January 2021 to December 2021, the UN agency said it is impossible to ignore the developments that have happened in early 2022, including the Russian war against Ukraine. "Since then, the Russian invasion of Ukraine 'causing the fastest and one of the largest forced displacement crises since World War II' and other emergencies, from Africa to Afghanistan and beyond, pushed the figure over the dramatic milestone of 100 million," the report said. Watch | Gravitas: India asks rich countries to pay for climate damage The report said that at the end of 2021, 89.3 million people were forcibly displaced worldwide, including 27.1 million refugees, 21.3 million refugees under UNHCR's mandate, 5.8 million Palestine refugees under United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East's (UNRWA) mandate, 53.2 million internally displaced people, 4.6 million asylum seekers and 4.4 million Venezuelans displaced abroad. Asylum seekers submitted 1.4 million new claims. The United States of America was the world's largest recipient of new individual applications (188,900), followed by Germany (148,200), Mexico (132,700), Costa Rica (108,500) and France (90,200). By May 2022, more than 100 million people were forcibly displaced worldwide by persecution, conflict, violence, human rights violations or events seriously disturbing public order. "Every year of the last decade, the numbers have climbed," said United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi. "Either the international community comes together to take action to address this human tragedy, resolve conflicts and find lasting solutions, or this terrible trend will continue." Last year was notable for the number of conflicts that escalated and new ones that flared; 23 countries, with a combined population of 850 million, faced medium- or high-intensity conflicts, according to the World Bank. Also read | Climate change: Biggest methane gas leak occurred at Russian coalmine, say reports The UN agency said that food scarcity, inflation and the climate crisis are adding to people's hardship. The number of refugees rose in 2021 to 27.1 million. Arrivals climbed in Uganda, Chad and Sudan among others, it added. "Most refugees were, once again, hosted by neighbouring countries with few resources. The number of asylum seekers reached 4.6 million, up 11 per cent," the report said. Last year also saw the 15th straight annual rise in people displaced within their countries by conflict, to 53.2 million. The increase was driven by mounting violence or conflict in some places, for example Myanmar. The conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray and other regions has spurred the flight of millions within the country. Insurgencies in the Sahel drove fresh internal displacement, particularly in Burkina Faso and Chad. 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.

Nearly 5 million people in India internally displaced due to climate change, disasters in 2021: UN

Protesters in India set fire to train coaches as protests against Agnipath Scheme raged for a second day. Demonstrations against new military scheme are spreading across various parts of India.

Trains set on fire in protest against Agnipath scheme in India

Despite the Western sanctions, India wants to expand its trade ties with Russia. New Delhi has proposed paying for Russian goods in rupees. A new trade route is also being tested. Palki Sharma tells you more

Gravitas: Russia-India trade in Rupees?

Trains were burnt and highways blocked as Indian youth protested the government's new military recruitment scheme. What explains the opposition to Agnipath? Is it time for Indians to rethink their obsession with government jobs? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Indian youth protest Agnipath recruitment scheme

China pushing ahead in space and rapidly scaling up its capabilities is a major global challenge and the clearest example of this was visible in 2021 when China performed more launch missions than America and other Asian nations combined. Air Marshal Anil Chopra(Retd), a veteran Indian Air Force Fighter Pilot and aerospace expert elaborated on the same, while speaking about his upcoming book “China-The Rising Aerospace Power – Implications for India”, at an event hosted by the Chennai Centre for China studies (C3S).&nbsp;

Touching upon the number of orbital rocket launches performed in 2021, he stated "China has more orbital launches than USA and all Asian countries put together.. In 2021, China had 55 launches and we (India) had only two launches. Via 55 launches, China placed 115 spacecraft, a total payload mass of more than 191 metric tons in orbit in 2021" he said. Comparing the launch vehicles of India and China, he said that the Chinese Long March 5 rocket is capable of carrying nearly five times as much payload as India's heavy-lifter the 4-tonner GSLV-Mk3. In terms of capacity building, China is also building heavy-lift category rockets that can carry between 50-50tons to orbit, he added.&nbsp;

In terms of how Chinese satellite constellations were aiding their military objectives, the veteran pilot pointed out that China's Yaogan series of spy satellites allowed constant surveillance across the South China sea, the Western Pacific, the Indian ocean and Army, Air Force activities in Tibet and also in Galwan, where the Indian and Chinese soldiers had a deadly clash. For global navigation purposes, China is depending on a 35-satellite Beidou constellation. In contrast, India's NAVIC satellite-based navigation system covers all of China, Pakistan and the Indian Ocean, with 8 of 11 satellites in place.&nbsp;

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"India's private space companies are doing exceedingly well, whereas China's iSpace, which was incorporated in 2016 and touted as Asia's first private space company is struggling. India has all capabilities in place Anti-satellite missiles, and the GSLV rockets, but our number of launches is less. We have a project for Network for Space Object Tracking and Analysis (NETRA), there is a Directorate of Space Situational Awareness and Management , we have a Defence Space Agency and one day we will have a Space Command", Air Marshal Chopra said.&nbsp;

Further, on the areas where India needed to put more emphasis and efforts, he said that military requirements for satellites are increasing and that India certainly needs more satellites for continuous coverage, faster re-visit and redundancy in space. In terms of Human Spaceflight(Gaganyaan), he said that India was at least 15 years behind China. It was also added that India needed to enhance jam-proof, Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (ISR), Electronic Intelligence(ELINT) and Electronic Warfare (EW) capabilities.&nbsp;

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It is important to note that India's state-run space programme has witnessed severe delays since the onset of the pandemic in 2020 and the launches are yet to return to the usual frequency. The Indian Space Research Organization performed only two launches each in 2020 and 2021, citing pandemic restrictions and delays. Of the two missions in 2021, the crucial GISAT-1 launch turned out to be a failure owing to an anomaly in the GSLV Mk2 rocket's Cryogenic engine. Six months into 2022, ISRO has only performed a single launch. It is expected that the Indian space agency will perform more missions in the latter half of the year. India has a mix of science and technology missions, and commercial launches in the pipeline.&nbsp;

China pushing ahead in space and rapidly scaling up its capabilities is a major global challenge and the clearest example of this was visible in 2021 when China performed more launch missions than America and other Asian nations combined.

China pushing ahead in space and rapidly scaling up its capabilities is a major global challenge and the clearest example of this was visible in 2021 when China performed more launch missions than America and other Asian nations combined. Air Marshal Anil Chopra(Retd), a veteran Indian Air Force Fighter Pilot and aerospace expert elaborated on the same, while speaking about his upcoming book “China-The Rising Aerospace Power – Implications for India”, at an event hosted by the Chennai Centre for China studies (C3S). Touching upon the number of orbital rocket launches performed in 2021, he stated "China has more orbital launches than USA and all Asian countries put together.. In 2021, China had 55 launches and we (India) had only two launches. Via 55 launches, China placed 115 spacecraft, a total payload mass of more than 191 metric tons in orbit in 2021" he said. Comparing the launch vehicles of India and China, he said that the Chinese Long March 5 rocket is capable of carrying nearly five times as much payload as India's heavy-lifter the 4-tonner GSLV-Mk3. In terms of capacity building, China is also building heavy-lift category rockets that can carry between 50-50tons to orbit, he added. In terms of how Chinese satellite constellations were aiding their military objectives, the veteran pilot pointed out that China's Yaogan series of spy satellites allowed constant surveillance across the South China sea, the Western Pacific, the Indian ocean and Army, Air Force activities in Tibet and also in Galwan, where the Indian and Chinese soldiers had a deadly clash. For global navigation purposes, China is depending on a 35-satellite Beidou constellation. In contrast, India's NAVIC satellite-based navigation system covers all of China, Pakistan and the Indian Ocean, with 8 of 11 satellites in place. WATCH | ISRO prepares to send Indian astronaut to space × "India's private space companies are doing exceedingly well, whereas China's iSpace, which was incorporated in 2016 and touted as Asia's first private space company is struggling. India has all capabilities in place Anti-satellite missiles, and the GSLV rockets, but our number of launches is less. We have a project for Network for Space Object Tracking and Analysis (NETRA), there is a Directorate of Space Situational Awareness and Management , we have a Defence Space Agency and one day we will have a Space Command", Air Marshal Chopra said. Further, on the areas where India needed to put more emphasis and efforts, he said that military requirements for satellites are increasing and that India certainly needs more satellites for continuous coverage, faster re-visit and redundancy in space. In terms of Human Spaceflight(Gaganyaan), he said that India was at least 15 years behind China. It was also added that India needed to enhance jam-proof, Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (ISR), Electronic Intelligence(ELINT) and Electronic Warfare (EW) capabilities. ALSO READ | Explained: What led to failure of ISRO's GISAT-1 launch onboard GSLV Mk 2 in 2021 It is important to note that India's state-run space programme has witnessed severe delays since the onset of the pandemic in 2020 and the launches are yet to return to the usual frequency. The Indian Space Research Organization performed only two launches each in 2020 and 2021, citing pandemic restrictions and delays. Of the two missions in 2021, the crucial GISAT-1 launch turned out to be a failure owing to an anomaly in the GSLV Mk2 rocket's Cryogenic engine. Six months into 2022, ISRO has only performed a single launch. It is expected that the Indian space agency will perform more missions in the latter half of the year. India has a mix of science and technology missions, and commercial launches in the pipeline.

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China has blocked India & US's joint proposal to list Pakistan-based Abdul Rehman Makki as an international terrorist at the UNSC. Makki is the brother-in-law of LeT chief Hafiz Saeed.

Proposal to list LeT chief Hafiz Saeed's brother-in-law Makki as a global terrorist blocked by China

The WTO has signed some landmark deals on food, health and fishing in Geneva. India's trade minister hails the WTO trade deal as a major victory for India on fisheries.

WTO signs landmark deals on food, health and fishing

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