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In a bid to bolster its defence capabilities, Argentina's Defense Minister, Jorge Enrique Taiana, is in talks with India for potential acquisition of Tejas fighter jets. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Minister Taiana revealed that Argentinian pilots have evaluated Tejas but pointed out hurdles over the presence of British parts. He said, "One issue is, for example, that the aircraft doesn't have not one piece of British part because the British don't sell it to Argentina. So, in the case of Tejas, it has 16 parts from the UK. So, the company has to change and replace the parts.". The minister is in India for a 4-day visit and held talks with Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday to expand the defence cooperation and Defence Industrial partnership. He also visited BrahMos Aerospace and will also travel to Bengaluru to visit the facility of Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL). Asked if his country will be keen to buy BrahMos missiles, he said," I believe that there is a chance of that..". He also spoke on other topics like India's G20 presidency, expansion of BRICS to include his country.

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<p>The Surat Diamond Bourse in the Indian state of Gujarat, has claimed the title of the world's largest office building, surpassing the Pentagon, according to a CNN report.</p>

<p>Situated in Surat, known as the gem capital of the world and a major hub for diamond cutting, this newly constructed building will serve as a comprehensive centre&nbsp;for diamond professionals.</p>

<h2><strong>A hub for diamond trade</strong></h2>

<p>Spread across 35 acres of land, the Surat Diamond Bourse is a 15-storey complex consisting of nine interconnected rectangular structures.</p>

<p>Designed by the Indian architecture firm Morphogenesis, the building offers over 7.1 million square feet of floor space, accommodating more than 65,000 diamond professionals, including cutters, polishers, and traders. It aims to be a "one-stop destination" for the diamond industry.</p>

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<h2><strong>Inauguration and significance</strong></h2>

<p>The official inauguration of the Surat Diamond Bourse is scheduled for November this year, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi presiding over the ceremony.</p>

<p>The construction of the building spanned four years, and its completion marks a significant milestone for the diamond industry, bringing a major trading hub to Surat and reducing the need for professionals to travel to Mumbai.</p>

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<h2><strong>Designed for efficiency and demand</strong></h2>

<p>The Surat Diamond Bourse was designed to meet the growing demand within the diamond industry. The architectural layout, featuring interconnected structures with a central spine, provides an optimal trading environment. All the office spaces within the building were already purchased by diamond companies before construction commenced, reflecting the high demand and market anticipation.</p>

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<h2><strong>Promoting convenience and economic growth</strong></h2>

<p>The establishment of the Surat Diamond Bourse is a not-for-profit initiative promoted by SDB Diamond Bourse, with the aim of developing and promoting the diamond trade in Surat, Gujarat.</p>

<p>The project is expected to save thousands of diamond professionals from the daily commute to Mumbai, enhancing convenience and potentially boosting the economic growth of the region.</p>

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The Surat Diamond Bourse in the Indian state of Gujarat, has claimed the title of the world's largest office building, surpassing the Pentagon, according to a CNN report.

The Surat Diamond Bourse in the Indian state of Gujarat, has claimed the title of the world's largest office building, surpassing the Pentagon, according to a CNN report. Situated in Surat, known as the gem capital of the world and a major hub for diamond cutting, this newly constructed building will serve as a comprehensive centre for diamond professionals. A hub for diamond trade Spread across 35 acres of land, the Surat Diamond Bourse is a 15-storey complex consisting of nine interconnected rectangular structures. Designed by the Indian architecture firm Morphogenesis, the building offers over 7.1 million square feet of floor space, accommodating more than 65,000 diamond professionals, including cutters, polishers, and traders. It aims to be a "one-stop destination" for the diamond industry. Also read | Rafale and Scorpene submarine deals didn’t figure in Indo-French joint statement. Here’s why Inauguration and significance The official inauguration of the Surat Diamond Bourse is scheduled for November this year, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi presiding over the ceremony. The construction of the building spanned four years, and its completion marks a significant milestone for the diamond industry, bringing a major trading hub to Surat and reducing the need for professionals to travel to Mumbai. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Surat Diamond Bourse (@surat_diamond_bourse) × Designed for efficiency and demand The Surat Diamond Bourse was designed to meet the growing demand within the diamond industry. The architectural layout, featuring interconnected structures with a central spine, provides an optimal trading environment. All the office spaces within the building were already purchased by diamond companies before construction commenced, reflecting the high demand and market anticipation. Also watch | India has expressed intentions of buying marine jets, says France Promoting convenience and economic growth The establishment of the Surat Diamond Bourse is a not-for-profit initiative promoted by SDB Diamond Bourse, with the aim of developing and promoting the diamond trade in Surat, Gujarat. The project is expected to save thousands of diamond professionals from the daily commute to Mumbai, enhancing convenience and potentially boosting the economic growth of the region. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Indian building takes crown as world's largest office, surpassing US Pentagon

<p>The largest reptile sanctuary in the United States, based in Arizona, has submitted a request to import six gharials and mugger crocodiles from Tamil Nadu in India. The purpose of this endeavour is to aid&nbsp;the conservation of these endangered species, reported Live Mint. The proposal is currently open for public comments under the Endangered Species Act.</p>

<h2><strong>Conservation efforts</strong></h2>

<p>The Phoenix Herpetological Society, operating within Arizona, has formally requested permission from the US Fish and Wildlife Service to import three male and three female captive-bred gharials (Gavialis gangeticus).</p>

<p>Additionally, they seek to import the same number of captive-bred mugger crocodiles (Crocodylus palustris kim) from the Madras Crocodile Bank Trust in Tamil Nadu.</p>

<h2><strong>A singular import for species survival</strong></h2>

<p>The notification specifies that this import request aims to enhance the propagation and survival of the gharials and mugger crocodiles.</p>

<p>It emphasises that the purpose is conservation-oriented, and the Phoenix Herpetological Society intends to bring these reptiles into their sanctuary for this explicit objective.</p>

<p>The US federal agency overseeing the process has invited public comments on the proposal until August 16.</p>

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<h2><strong>Role of the Madras Crocodile Bank Trust</strong></h2>

<p>Established in 1976 by Romulus Whitaker and Zai Whitaker, the Madras Crocodile Bank Trust and Centre for Herpetology is devoted to the protection of India's crocodile population. Located near Chennai, the trust operates a significant reptile park and conducts various field projects.</p>

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<h2><strong>The status of gharials</strong></h2>

<p>Historically found in the rivers of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, and Pakistan, gharials have experienced a significant decline in their population. Today, they are only found in fragmented populations in Nepal and certain parts of India, as stated by the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute.</p>

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The largest reptile sanctuary in the United States, based in Arizona, has submitted a request to import six gharials and mugger crocodiles from Tamil Nadu in India.

The largest reptile sanctuary in the United States, based in Arizona, has submitted a request to import six gharials and mugger crocodiles from Tamil Nadu in India. The purpose of this endeavour is to aid the conservation of these endangered species, reported Live Mint. The proposal is currently open for public comments under the Endangered Species Act. Conservation efforts The Phoenix Herpetological Society, operating within Arizona, has formally requested permission from the US Fish and Wildlife Service to import three male and three female captive-bred gharials (Gavialis gangeticus). Additionally, they seek to import the same number of captive-bred mugger crocodiles (Crocodylus palustris kim) from the Madras Crocodile Bank Trust in Tamil Nadu. A singular import for species survival The notification specifies that this import request aims to enhance the propagation and survival of the gharials and mugger crocodiles. It emphasises that the purpose is conservation-oriented, and the Phoenix Herpetological Society intends to bring these reptiles into their sanctuary for this explicit objective. The US federal agency overseeing the process has invited public comments on the proposal until August 16. Also read | ‘Oppn alliance born out of compulsion’: PM Narendra Modi blasts new front ‘INDIA’ Role of the Madras Crocodile Bank Trust Established in 1976 by Romulus Whitaker and Zai Whitaker, the Madras Crocodile Bank Trust and Centre for Herpetology is devoted to the protection of India's crocodile population. Located near Chennai, the trust operates a significant reptile park and conducts various field projects. Also watch | India has expressed intentions of buying marine jets, says France The status of gharials Historically found in the rivers of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, and Pakistan, gharials have experienced a significant decline in their population. Today, they are only found in fragmented populations in Nepal and certain parts of India, as stated by the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Indian political leaders gathered at an all-party meet which was presided over by Rajnath Singh, the Indian defence minister. The meet was held in New Delhi a day after the old political parties formed a separate alliance. The goal of the meet was to bring the political parties together and address any issues that the leaders might want to bring up.

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<p>In a&nbsp;heart-wrenching&nbsp;incident, a woman in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu jumped in front of a moving bus and committed suicide. The woman, identified as 45-year-old Paapaathi took her own life, owing to financial troubles&nbsp;that were hampering her son's education, reports claimed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Paapaathi, a single mother, worked as a temporary sweeper at the Salem Collectorate. She had been in a financial crunch and was looking out for opportunities to pay Rs 45,000&nbsp;fee of her son&nbsp;who is pursuing architecture at a polytechnic college.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Salem Town Police in its investigation found that the woman decided to jump in front of the bus after she was 'misled' by someone that her family would get compensation for her death.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"She was under severe stress and was always worrying about her children. She had taken loans to pay their fees in the past," one of Paapaathi's neighbours was quoted as saying by the Quint.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Son denies claims&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>While most reports claimed that Paapaathi died for the aforementioned reasons, her son refuted the claims.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"All this news about how she deliberately jumped in front of the bus to pay my fees is fake news... It is not true. I don't want to say anything more, but this is fake news," her son&nbsp;Rubatharan&nbsp;told the publication.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Although the incident took place over a month ago, the CCTV footage of the incident went viral in the last few days. The netizens, upon watching the video were disheartened and questioned what led the woman to commit such an act.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"This is heart-wrenching! Unbelievable! Tragic beyond words," said one user, while another added, "This story is too horrifying. Education should be free for all."</p>

<p>A third said, "A mother had to kill herself to pay her son’s college fees. Merely 45 thousand had compelled her to destroy herself. She was a sweeper at Salem collectorate. Aren't we ashamed of ourselves? How pathetic this incident is! How poverty is dominating over humanity!"</p>

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In a heart-wrenching incident, a woman in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu jumped in front of a moving bus and committed suicide. The woman, identified as 45-year-old Paapaathi took her own life, owing to financial troubles that were hampering her son's education, reports claimed.

In a heart-wrenching incident, a woman in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu jumped in front of a moving bus and committed suicide. The woman, identified as 45-year-old Paapaathi took her own life, owing to financial troubles that were hampering her son's education, reports claimed. Paapaathi, a single mother, worked as a temporary sweeper at the Salem Collectorate. She had been in a financial crunch and was looking out for opportunities to pay Rs 45,000 fee of her son who is pursuing architecture at a polytechnic college. The Salem Town Police in its investigation found that the woman decided to jump in front of the bus after she was 'misled' by someone that her family would get compensation for her death. "She was under severe stress and was always worrying about her children. She had taken loans to pay their fees in the past," one of Paapaathi's neighbours was quoted as saying by the Quint. Also read | Jammu & Kashmir: Two terrorists killed in infiltration bid, 8 killed this week Son denies claims While most reports claimed that Paapaathi died for the aforementioned reasons, her son refuted the claims. "All this news about how she deliberately jumped in front of the bus to pay my fees is fake news... It is not true. I don't want to say anything more, but this is fake news," her son Rubatharan told the publication. Although the incident took place over a month ago, the CCTV footage of the incident went viral in the last few days. The netizens, upon watching the video were disheartened and questioned what led the woman to commit such an act. Watch | WION Dispatch: Delhi police solve six-month-old murder case × "This is heart-wrenching! Unbelievable! Tragic beyond words," said one user, while another added, "This story is too horrifying. Education should be free for all." A third said, "A mother had to kill herself to pay her son’s college fees. Merely 45 thousand had compelled her to destroy herself. She was a sweeper at Salem collectorate. Aren't we ashamed of ourselves? How pathetic this incident is! How poverty is dominating over humanity!" (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

India: Woman jumps in front of moving bus, hoping her death compensation would pay son’s college fee

<p>Food delivery apps have become an integral part of a city’s framework worldwide over the last few years. New York has DoorDash, Grubhub and UberEats, London uses Deliveroo, Just Eat and Food Hub and Tokyo thrives on Damaecan, Wolt and FineDine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But there is also a menace in common. The safety of delivery workers is becoming increasingly questionable. In New York, many delivery agents have been robbed of their e-cycles at gunpoint and in London, accidents involving delivery agents have led to detailed surveys to take stock of this situation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The woes are similar in India but with a slight difference and yet, they are to be taken seriously.<br />
&nbsp;<br />
In the capital city&nbsp;Delhi, around the 80s and the 90s, it was common for commuters waiting at a traffic signal to start honking in anticipation of it turning green. It was a futile effort at getting a programmed electronic device to sense their angst.&nbsp;</p>

<p>What it did lead to was the development of a digital clock on the signal that displays the time left before it turns red or green. This has become common in cities across the country and while the honking has pretty much stopped, impatience is far from quenched. Even with a few seconds left, the ones running against the clock will happily jump it, only to be stopped by the traffic police if they are unlucky. &nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/internet-melts-after-watching-zomato-delivery-agent-eating-from-plastic-packet-on-roadside-609398"><strong>ALSO READ| Netizens in anguish after seeing delivery agent eating from plastic packet on roadside</strong></a><br />
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Of the regular defaulters in today’s India, food-delivery agents on their motorcycles and scootys are clearly amongst the top few.&nbsp;<br />
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The pressure to deliver on time is the key reason why they risk their lives and endanger others by jumping signals, riding on the wrong side of the road and zipping through traffic with inches to spare between vehicles. Some have even had fatal accidents. But who is really to blame? The answer to this question eventually circles back to both the consumer and the mammoth food-tech ecosystem.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The most convenient argument here would be to bring up the fact that there was a time when people happily waited days for packages to arrive with no means of constant tracking, or that food delivery would regularly take longer than the time promised by the restaurant and the concept of an automated ‘partial refund’ did not exist.&nbsp;</p>

<p>So then why the sudden need for speed? But that is akin to wondering why the mobile phone has become integral to our lives when there was a time we lived happily without it!&nbsp;</p>

<p>We need to pick it up from where it is. Just like every other evolution in tech across the spectrum, food-tech is also constantly evolving. The fundamental problem is with how the simple luxury of ‘convenience’ has been leveraged beyond measure by a competitive industry that thrives on hype.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The seeds of the Indian food-tech giant Zomato were laid when co-founder Deependar Goyal found a convenient way to make menu cards accessible to his co-workers at the company he worked at, by scanning them and uploading them on the office intranet. What was originally a genuinely helpful gesture free-of-cost, led to the multi-million dollar monetisation of the very same convenience it had set out to provide.</p>

<p>Today, along with every possible restaurant, even street food vendors have their menus up on local apps Zomato and Swiggy for delivery. The delivery time for each order varies but a commitment of partial refund is made to the consumer if the order does not arrive within the mentioned time.</p>

<p>And it doesn’t stop there.<br />
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Groceries are also available with a '10 minute'&nbsp;delivery time promise from the time they are ordered. This is where the vicious circle starts.<br />
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These companies try and outdo each other by leading the consumer to believe they are making things increasingly convenient for them by decreasing the time it takes for them to get their order. An expectation is set and the bar keeps on getting raised higher. But the amount of anxiety this expectation creates takes away from the time saved.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Should the order be even slightly delayed, a chat starts between the consumer and the aggregator’s customer service and time that could have been used elsewhere is consumed in irritation. The customer service dangles a lollipop laced with freebies and bonuses and the next order is placed in no time. The movement is constant and doesn't show signs of slowing down anytime soon.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Even though food delivery platforms clearly mention that they do not penalise their agents for late deliveries, the rush on the road tells a different story. It clearly does not look good for a delivery agent to be repeatedly late. They also get calls from both the consumer and the company’s service team if they are late. Hence, a constant state of urgency is created which leads to rash decisions like jumping traffic signals and wrong-side driving.<br />
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The fact is that a solution seems tough. Traffic police do penalise these delivery agents from time to time but the cycle continues. The larger problem is with the hype that has been created around the ‘urgency’ to achieve convenience over the years and neither consumer nor aggregator sees this as a problem.&nbsp;<br />
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Food delivery apps have become an integral part of a city’s framework worldwide over the last few years. New York has DoorDash, Grubhub and UberEats, London uses Deliveroo, Just Eat and Food Hub and Tokyo thrives on Damaecan, Wolt and FineDine.

Food delivery apps have become an integral part of a city’s framework worldwide over the last few years. New York has DoorDash, Grubhub and UberEats, London uses Deliveroo, Just Eat and Food Hub and Tokyo thrives on Damaecan, Wolt and FineDine. But there is also a menace in common. The safety of delivery workers is becoming increasingly questionable. In New York, many delivery agents have been robbed of their e-cycles at gunpoint and in London, accidents involving delivery agents have led to detailed surveys to take stock of this situation. The woes are similar in India but with a slight difference and yet, they are to be taken seriously. In the capital city Delhi, around the 80s and the 90s, it was common for commuters waiting at a traffic signal to start honking in anticipation of it turning green. It was a futile effort at getting a programmed electronic device to sense their angst. What it did lead to was the development of a digital clock on the signal that displays the time left before it turns red or green. This has become common in cities across the country and while the honking has pretty much stopped, impatience is far from quenched. Even with a few seconds left, the ones running against the clock will happily jump it, only to be stopped by the traffic police if they are unlucky. ALSO READ| Netizens in anguish after seeing delivery agent eating from plastic packet on roadside Of the regular defaulters in today’s India, food-delivery agents on their motorcycles and scootys are clearly amongst the top few. The pressure to deliver on time is the key reason why they risk their lives and endanger others by jumping signals, riding on the wrong side of the road and zipping through traffic with inches to spare between vehicles. Some have even had fatal accidents. But who is really to blame? The answer to this question eventually circles back to both the consumer and the mammoth food-tech ecosystem. The most convenient argument here would be to bring up the fact that there was a time when people happily waited days for packages to arrive with no means of constant tracking, or that food delivery would regularly take longer than the time promised by the restaurant and the concept of an automated ‘partial refund’ did not exist. So then why the sudden need for speed? But that is akin to wondering why the mobile phone has become integral to our lives when there was a time we lived happily without it! We need to pick it up from where it is. Just like every other evolution in tech across the spectrum, food-tech is also constantly evolving. The fundamental problem is with how the simple luxury of ‘convenience’ has been leveraged beyond measure by a competitive industry that thrives on hype. The seeds of the Indian food-tech giant Zomato were laid when co-founder Deependar Goyal found a convenient way to make menu cards accessible to his co-workers at the company he worked at, by scanning them and uploading them on the office intranet. What was originally a genuinely helpful gesture free-of-cost, led to the multi-million dollar monetisation of the very same convenience it had set out to provide. Today, along with every possible restaurant, even street food vendors have their menus up on local apps Zomato and Swiggy for delivery. The delivery time for each order varies but a commitment of partial refund is made to the consumer if the order does not arrive within the mentioned time. And it doesn’t stop there. Groceries are also available with a '10 minute' delivery time promise from the time they are ordered. This is where the vicious circle starts. These companies try and outdo each other by leading the consumer to believe they are making things increasingly convenient for them by decreasing the time it takes for them to get their order. An expectation is set and the bar keeps on getting raised higher. But the amount of anxiety this expectation creates takes away from the time saved. Should the order be even slightly delayed, a chat starts between the consumer and the aggregator’s customer service and time that could have been used elsewhere is consumed in irritation. The customer service dangles a lollipop laced with freebies and bonuses and the next order is placed in no time. The movement is constant and doesn't show signs of slowing down anytime soon. Even though food delivery platforms clearly mention that they do not penalise their agents for late deliveries, the rush on the road tells a different story. It clearly does not look good for a delivery agent to be repeatedly late. They also get calls from both the consumer and the company’s service team if they are late. Hence, a constant state of urgency is created which leads to rash decisions like jumping traffic signals and wrong-side driving. The fact is that a solution seems tough. Traffic police do penalise these delivery agents from time to time but the cycle continues. The larger problem is with the hype that has been created around the ‘urgency’ to achieve convenience over the years and neither consumer nor aggregator sees this as a problem. (Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Why the crazy rush? The unrealistic side of food delivery

Argentina's Defense Minister, Jorge Enrique Taiana speaks to WION; Eyes Tejas Jets, Brahmos

The Pentagon was the world's largest office building for 80 years. But that title has now been taken by a building in Gujarat's Surat. Surat Diamond Bourse, a diamond trade centre now became the world's largest office building.

Indian building overtakes US Pentagon as the World's largest office building

The Indian passport's rank has improved in the latest Henley Passport Index. India's rank has gone up from 87 to 80. Indian can now travel to 57 destinations without a visa. Watch this video to know more.

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Aadhaar cards with QR codes were recently attached to stray dogs near Mumbai's busy airport. These unique identification tags, developed by the brilliant initiative "pawfriend.in," provide important details like the dog's name, the contact information for the feeder, and even vaccination and sterilisation records.

Mumbai: 20 stray dogs now get their own QR code badges

India's homegrown digital payments platform UPI is going global. Now France becomes the first European country to accept UPI. The fintech sector is overjoyed. It's another boost to brand India. But analysts say a lot needs to be done before UPI takes off on the world stage.

UPI: India’s homegrown success story

According to a groundbreaking research paper by the reserve bank of India, the country aims to achieve developed nation status by 2047. To achieve this, India must maintain an astounding annual growth rate of 7.6%. The current per capita income stands at $2,500, but to meet the high-income country criteria set by the world bank, India must soar to more than $21,664 by 2047.

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<p>India has made remarkable progress in its fight against multidimensional poverty, according to the latest report released by the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog). The report, titled 'National Multidimensional Poverty Index: A Progress Review 2023', reveals that an unprecedented 13.5 crore people moved out of multidimensional poverty between 2015-16 and 2019-21. This achievement places India well ahead of its 2030 target for reducing poverty under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).</p>

<p>The NITI Aayog's second edition of the National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) is based on data from the latest National Family Health Survey [NFHS-5 (2019-21)], comparing progress between the surveys NFHS-4 (2015-16) and NFHS-5 (2019-21). The MPI measures deprivations across three equally weighted dimensions: health, education, and standard of living, represented by 12 indicators aligned with the SDGs.</p>

<p>Notably, India has witnessed a significant decline of 9.89 percentage points in the number of multidimensionally poor individuals, reducing from 24.85 per cent in 2015-16 to 14.96 per cent in 2019-21. The rural areas have shown the fastest decline, with poverty decreasing from 32.59 per cent to 19.28 per cent, while urban areas experienced a reduction from 8.65 per cent to 5.27 per cent. Uttar Pradesh, in particular, stands out, with 3.43 crore people successfully escaping multidimensional poverty during this period. States like Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, and Rajasthan also demonstrated substantial progress in reducing poverty rates.</p>

<p><strong>Scaling India's SDG 'Summit'</strong></p>

<p>The report highlights that the MPI value has nearly halved from 0.117 to 0.066 between 2015-16 and 2019-21, and the intensity of poverty has declined from 47 per cent to 44 per cent, signaling India's significant progress towards achieving SDG Target 1.2 well before the 2030 deadline.</p>

<p>The success in combating multidimensional poverty can be attributed to the government's strategic focus on ensuring sustainable and equitable development while eradicating poverty. Various flagship programs have played a crucial role in this achievement. Initiatives such as the Poshan Abhiyan and Anaemia Mukt Bharat have contributed to improved health indicators. At the same time, the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) and Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) have resulted in enhanced sanitation and access to clean drinking water.</p>

<p>Furthermore, the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), which provides subsidized cooking fuel, has transformed lives with a 14.6 percentage point improvement in cooking fuel deprivations. The Saubhagya, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), and Samagra Shiksha programs have also played instrumental roles in reducing multidimensional poverty across the country.</p>

<p>The NITI Aayog report offers multidimensional poverty estimates for the 36 States and Union Territories and 707 Administrative Districts, providing valuable insights for targeted interventions in regions with higher poverty rates.</p>

<p>The progress achieved in extremely low deprivation rates, especially in access to electricity, bank accounts, and drinking water, reflects the government's unwavering commitment to improving citizens' lives and fostering a brighter future for all.</p>


India has made remarkable progress in its fight against multidimensional poverty, according to the latest report released by the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog).

India has made remarkable progress in its fight against multidimensional poverty, according to the latest report released by the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog). The report, titled 'National Multidimensional Poverty Index: A Progress Review 2023', reveals that an unprecedented 13.5 crore people moved out of multidimensional poverty between 2015-16 and 2019-21. This achievement places India well ahead of its 2030 target for reducing poverty under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The NITI Aayog's second edition of the National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) is based on data from the latest National Family Health Survey [NFHS-5 (2019-21)], comparing progress between the surveys NFHS-4 (2015-16) and NFHS-5 (2019-21). The MPI measures deprivations across three equally weighted dimensions: health, education, and standard of living, represented by 12 indicators aligned with the SDGs. Notably, India has witnessed a significant decline of 9.89 percentage points in the number of multidimensionally poor individuals, reducing from 24.85 per cent in 2015-16 to 14.96 per cent in 2019-21. The rural areas have shown the fastest decline, with poverty decreasing from 32.59 per cent to 19.28 per cent, while urban areas experienced a reduction from 8.65 per cent to 5.27 per cent. Uttar Pradesh, in particular, stands out, with 3.43 crore people successfully escaping multidimensional poverty during this period. States like Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, and Rajasthan also demonstrated substantial progress in reducing poverty rates. Scaling India's SDG 'Summit' The report highlights that the MPI value has nearly halved from 0.117 to 0.066 between 2015-16 and 2019-21, and the intensity of poverty has declined from 47 per cent to 44 per cent, signaling India's significant progress towards achieving SDG Target 1.2 well before the 2030 deadline. The success in combating multidimensional poverty can be attributed to the government's strategic focus on ensuring sustainable and equitable development while eradicating poverty. Various flagship programs have played a crucial role in this achievement. Initiatives such as the Poshan Abhiyan and Anaemia Mukt Bharat have contributed to improved health indicators. At the same time, the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) and Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) have resulted in enhanced sanitation and access to clean drinking water. Furthermore, the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), which provides subsidized cooking fuel, has transformed lives with a 14.6 percentage point improvement in cooking fuel deprivations. The Saubhagya, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), and Samagra Shiksha programs have also played instrumental roles in reducing multidimensional poverty across the country. The NITI Aayog report offers multidimensional poverty estimates for the 36 States and Union Territories and 707 Administrative Districts, providing valuable insights for targeted interventions in regions with higher poverty rates. The progress achieved in extremely low deprivation rates, especially in access to electricity, bank accounts, and drinking water, reflects the government's unwavering commitment to improving citizens' lives and fostering a brighter future for all.

Mission Possible: India's multidimensional poverty plummets ahead of schedule

<p>Seema Haider has become a matter of national interest in India, and probably also in neighbouring Pakistan. But why? Who is she? Is there really a&nbsp;true love story here, or is something sinister happening behind the scenes?&nbsp;</p>

<p>What we know so far is that Seema Haider is a Pakistani national who recently entered India illegally via Nepal to marry her lover Sachin Meena, who is a resident of the north Indian city of Greater Noida. Reports claim&nbsp;that they became friends while playing the online game PUBG.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per looks, it appears that she is around 30 years old and her Indian partner is around 25.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-army-organises-vijay-diwas-arms-exhibition-in-kargil-616020">Indian Army organises 'Vijay Diwas' arms exhibition in Kargil</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Local police had even arrested them in connection with her illegal stay in India.&nbsp;However, they were granted bail by a court in Uttar Pradesh's Greater Noida.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sachin and Seema confessed their love for each other in front of the media and police earlier this month on July 4. They even pleaded with the government to let them marry and live together in India.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Seema's first husband</strong></h2>

<p>Ghulam Haider, is Seema's first husband. Reports say that he is currently in Saudi Arabia, and has even said he still loves her. Ghulam told a Pakistani YouTuber during an interview that he is worried about their children and wants Seema to come back to him.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/very-friendly-indian-family-on-meeting-with-dubai-ruler-in-elevator-617103">'Very friendly': Indian family hails Dubai ruler after chance meeting in elevator</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>A threatening phone call</strong></h2>

<p>The news agency PTI quoted an official as saying that the traffic control room of Mumbai Police received a call from an unidentified person, who apparently warned of a 26/11-like terror attack if the Pakistani woman Seema Haider did not return to her country. The official said that the call was received on July 12.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The police official also said that the caller spoke in chaste Urdu and said that there would be a terror attack, like the Mumbai attacks&nbsp;in November 2008, when 10 members of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) carried out 12 coordinated shooting and bombing attacks lasting four days across Mumbai, killing at least 166 people.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The police official said that the threat call is being probed by Mumbai Police and a crime branch team has also been roped in for the investigation.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>

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Seema Haider has become a matter of national interest in India, and probably also in neighbouring Pakistan. But why? Who is she? Is there really a true love story here, or is something sinister happening behind the scenes?

Seema Haider has become a matter of national interest in India, and probably also in neighbouring Pakistan. But why? Who is she? Is there really a true love story here, or is something sinister happening behind the scenes? What we know so far is that Seema Haider is a Pakistani national who recently entered India illegally via Nepal to marry her lover Sachin Meena, who is a resident of the north Indian city of Greater Noida. Reports claim that they became friends while playing the online game PUBG. As per looks, it appears that she is around 30 years old and her Indian partner is around 25. Also read: Indian Army organises 'Vijay Diwas' arms exhibition in Kargil Local police had even arrested them in connection with her illegal stay in India. However, they were granted bail by a court in Uttar Pradesh's Greater Noida. Sachin and Seema confessed their love for each other in front of the media and police earlier this month on July 4. They even pleaded with the government to let them marry and live together in India. Seema's first husband Ghulam Haider, is Seema's first husband. Reports say that he is currently in Saudi Arabia, and has even said he still loves her. Ghulam told a Pakistani YouTuber during an interview that he is worried about their children and wants Seema to come back to him. Also read: 'Very friendly': Indian family hails Dubai ruler after chance meeting in elevator #सीमा_हैदर के बच्चे "भारत माता की जय" "हिन्दुस्तान जिंदाबाद " और "जय श्रीराम" बोल रहे हैं तो सोचो उन्हें किस तरीके से Trained किया गया होगा?🤔#SeemaHaider #SachinMeena#UPPolice #Noida #NIA #UP pic.twitter.com/3CFiMam45g — सुनीत भार्गव 🇮🇳 (@bhargav_sonu72) July 12, 2023 × Interrogation of Seema Haider continues.Quoting sources, it is being reported that Seema Haider's uncle is a Subedar in the Pakistan Army, and his brother is admitted in the Pakistan Army.#SeemaHaider#KiritSomaiya #SmritiMandhana pic.twitter.com/9T4z4vMeP1 — Ujjwal🇮🇳 (@Ujjwal_9792) July 18, 2023 × A threatening phone call The news agency PTI quoted an official as saying that the traffic control room of Mumbai Police received a call from an unidentified person, who apparently warned of a 26/11-like terror attack if the Pakistani woman Seema Haider did not return to her country. The official said that the call was received on July 12. The police official also said that the caller spoke in chaste Urdu and said that there would be a terror attack, like the Mumbai attacks in November 2008, when 10 members of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) carried out 12 coordinated shooting and bombing attacks lasting four days across Mumbai, killing at least 166 people. The police official said that the threat call is being probed by Mumbai Police and a crime branch team has also been roped in for the investigation. (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.

Who is Seema Haider, the Pakistani woman who supposedly crossed the border for love?

India's Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft is orbiting the Earth at high speeds the craft is on its 40-day Journey To The Moon. But it's not just the Indian space agency ISRO that is tracking and communicating with the craft, several foreign space agencies are also doing the same. In this report our senior correspondent Sidharth MP explains the tracking procedure, take a look.

Chandrayaan-3 crafts 40-day journey to the moon

In India's Jammu and Kashmir yet another infiltration bid by Pakistani terrorists has been foiled in the region. The incident took place in the Poonch District of the valley in the early hours of Monday. A joint operation by the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir police foiled the bid to cross the line of control. Two terrorists were also killed in the crossfire. Meanwhile, a search operation is still underway in the area.

J&K: Infiltration bid foiled in Poonch sector, joint security operations underway

A picture from the G20 Finance Ministers' meeting in India shows how women are leading some of the biggest economies in the world. Even in the 21st century women are mostly absent from the financial sectors. The economy forums are usually dominated by men and their black suits but these women are changing the norm women had in the International Monetary Fund, the World Trade Organization, the US treasury and European Central Bank. However, more broadly women remain a small minority in this field.

Impact of Women on the global economy with refreshing images from G20 Meet

India aims to explore the universe. With the successful launch of Chandrayaan-3. ISRO is set to carry out another mission 'GAGANYAAN'. Gaganyaan is India's first manned mission to the space.

After the launch of Chandrayaan-3, ISRO set to conduct another mission for Gaganyaan

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