<p>The Indian Meteorological Department on Wednesday issued a rainfall warning for 11 Indian states. As per the weather agency, heavy rain is expected to begin in Gujarat today (June 15) due to the red alert that was issued earlier for the Saurashtra and Kutch coasts.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Twitter post read, “VSCS Biparjoy over the Northeast Arabian Sea at 0530 hours IST on June 15, 2023, about 180km west-southwest of Jakhau Port (Gujarat). To cross Saurashtra, Kutch, and adjoining Pakistan coasts between Mandvi and Karachi near Jakhau Port by evening of June 15 as a VSVS.”</p>

<p>The weather department on Wednesday also issued heavy&nbsp;rain warning in its press release stating, light to moderate rainfall at most places, with heavy to extremely heavy rainfall at isolated areas very likely over Devbhumi Dwarka, and heavy to very heavy at isolated places over Kutch, Porbandar, Jamnagar, Rajkot, Junagarh, and Morbi districts of Saurashtra and Kutch from&nbsp;June 14.</p>

<p>In a tweet shared by the IMD, the post said that cyclone "Biparjoy" would cause rain to fall in Delhi during the next few days. The storm will provide significant relief from the heat because the temperature in certain city areas was over 45 degrees Celsius. In comparison, the mercury on Tuesday almost reached 50 degrees Celsius in some areas.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The national capital might experience a little rain or drizzle beginning Thursday (June 15), but the IMD predicted that the capital might witness heavy rain and thunderstorms on Sunday (June 18). It added that similar rain portions are expected in Haryana, Rajasthan, west Uttar Pradesh, and south Karnataka.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Here's the IMD list shared of states where <strong>moderate to extremely heavy rainfall might occur:</strong></h3>

<p>Andaman and Nicobar Islands: June 14</p>

<p>Gujarat: June 15</p>

<p>Sub-Himalayan, West Bengal, and Sikkim: June 14 to June 16</p>

<p>Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura: June 14 to June 18</p>

<p>Arunachal Pradesh: June 17 and June 18</p>

<p>Uttarakhand, South Haryana, South-West Rajasthan, East Rajasthan, West &nbsp;Madhya Pradesh, Central Karnataka, and South Interior Karnataka: June 18</p>

<h3><strong>Heavy to very heavy rainfall might occur in these isolated places:</strong></h3>

<p>Arunachal Pradesh: June 14 to June 16</p>

<p>East Rajasthan: June 16</p>

<p>Assam and Meghalaya: June 14 to June 18</p>

<h3><strong>Heavy to very heavy rainfall with extremely heavy fall&nbsp;might occur in these places:</strong></h3>

<p>Meghalaya: June 14 to June 16</p>

<p>Saurashtra and Kutch- June 15 and 16</p>

<p>Gujarat- June 16</p>

<p>West Rajasthan: June 16 and June 17</p>

<p>East Rajasthan: June 17<br />
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The Indian Meteorological Department on Wednesday issued a rainfall warning for 11 Indian states. As per the weather agency, heavy rain is expected to begin in Gujarat today (June 15) due to the red alert that was issued earlier for the Saurashtra and Kutch coasts.

The Indian Meteorological Department on Wednesday issued a rainfall warning for 11 Indian states. As per the weather agency, heavy rain is expected to begin in Gujarat today (June 15) due to the red alert that was issued earlier for the Saurashtra and Kutch coasts. The Twitter post read, “VSCS Biparjoy over the Northeast Arabian Sea at 0530 hours IST on June 15, 2023, about 180km west-southwest of Jakhau Port (Gujarat). To cross Saurashtra, Kutch, and adjoining Pakistan coasts between Mandvi and Karachi near Jakhau Port by evening of June 15 as a VSVS.” The weather department on Wednesday also issued heavy rain warning in its press release stating, light to moderate rainfall at most places, with heavy to extremely heavy rainfall at isolated areas very likely over Devbhumi Dwarka, and heavy to very heavy at isolated places over Kutch, Porbandar, Jamnagar, Rajkot, Junagarh, and Morbi districts of Saurashtra and Kutch from June 14. In a tweet shared by the IMD, the post said that cyclone "Biparjoy" would cause rain to fall in Delhi during the next few days. The storm will provide significant relief from the heat because the temperature in certain city areas was over 45 degrees Celsius. In comparison, the mercury on Tuesday almost reached 50 degrees Celsius in some areas. The national capital might experience a little rain or drizzle beginning Thursday (June 15), but the IMD predicted that the capital might witness heavy rain and thunderstorms on Sunday (June 18). It added that similar rain portions are expected in Haryana, Rajasthan, west Uttar Pradesh, and south Karnataka. Here's the IMD list shared of states where moderate to extremely heavy rainfall might occur: Andaman and Nicobar Islands: June 14 Gujarat: June 15 Sub-Himalayan, West Bengal, and Sikkim: June 14 to June 16 Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura: June 14 to June 18 Arunachal Pradesh: June 17 and June 18 Uttarakhand, South Haryana, South-West Rajasthan, East Rajasthan, West Madhya Pradesh, Central Karnataka, and South Interior Karnataka: June 18 Heavy to very heavy rainfall might occur in these isolated places: Arunachal Pradesh: June 14 to June 16 East Rajasthan: June 16 Assam and Meghalaya: June 14 to June 18 Heavy to very heavy rainfall with extremely heavy fall might occur in these places: Meghalaya: June 14 to June 16 Saurashtra and Kutch- June 15 and 16 Gujarat- June 16 West Rajasthan: June 16 and June 17 East Rajasthan: June 17 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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India and Pakistan continue to remain on high alert as Cyclone Biparjoy is set to make landfall today near Kutch in India and Karachi in Pakistan.

Cyclone Biparjoy gains momentum | WION Climate Tracker

It is the third anniversary of the Galwan Valley clash today that severely damaged India-China bilateral relationship with India losing 20 of its armed soldiers and China around 30. According to the reports, the senior commanders of the Indian Army's Northern Command including the northern Army Commander, 14 Corpse Commander along with other top officers.

3 years of Galwan Valley Clash: First deadly Indo-China clash in five decades

A massive fire that seems to have broken out at a counter inside the airport in Kolkata. Now several fire tenders have been rushed to the spot and passengers have been evacuated from the airport check-in zone of Departure. The entire airport reportedly was engulfed in smoke these are the visuals from the Kolkata airport.

India: Fire at Kolkata airport, entry of passengers stopped

<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to embark on an official state visit to the United States from June 21 to 24. This visit holds greater significance compared to his previous trips to Washington, as per diplomatic protocol.&nbsp;</p>

<p>What's special about the&nbsp;visit is that this time it is categorised as a state visit. Prime Minister Modi has made multiple visits to the US during his nine-year tenure. However, none of them were classified officially as state visits.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What are state visits?</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>As per diplomatic protocol, a state visit is the highest-ranked visit. The reverberations of this high-level visit will be seen in the grandiose with which the Indian prime minister will be received along with the diplomatic line-up during the trip.</p>

<h2><strong>Last visits by PM Modi</strong></h2>

<p>Less significant visits are categorised as official visits, official working visits, working visits, guest-of-government visits, or private visits, depending on their level of importance. These visits involve different protocols to be followed.</p>

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<p>In 2014, the visit by Indian PM Modi to the US was categorised as a working visit. In 2016, it was a working lunch visit, and in 2017, Modi's visit to the US was labelled as an official working visit. Later, as per US State Department, when Modi visited the US in 2019, the visit was described as his participation in a rally in Houston, Texas.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On September 23, 2021, Modi landed in Washington for his three-day US visit. That visit was the first since the COVID-19 outbreak and also the first visit to the US since Biden assumed charge. During that trip, Modi had a busy schedule where he attended the Quad summit, addressed the 76th United Nations General Assembly meet along with holding a bilateral meeting with US President Joe Biden.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Last state visit by Indian leader&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The last state visit by an Indian leader to the US was when former prime Minister Manmohan Singh visited from November 23 to 25 in 2009.</p>

<h2><strong>Understanding state visits</strong></h2>

<p>State visits are formal visits to foreign countries led by a head of state or government, representing their sovereign authority, as per media reports.&nbsp;These visits are officially referred to as the "visit of [name of state]" rather than the "visit of [name of leader]."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Invitations for state visits to the US are extended by the president, who serves as the head of state. As far as the duration of the state visits is concerned, they typically span&nbsp;a few days. One key difference in state visits is that it involves various elaborate ceremonies that are scheduled based on the visiting head of state's itinerary.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Ceremonies during state visit&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>In the US, these ceremonies may include a flight line ceremony upon arrival, a White House arrival ceremony with a 21-gun salute, a White House dinner, an exchange of diplomatic gifts, an invitation to stay at the Blair House (the US President's guesthouse), and flag street lining.</p>

<h2><strong>How state visits are different from other visits?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Not every visit by a foreign leader is classified as a state visit. State visits hold the highest ceremonial importance. At the same time, the state visit also symbolises strong bilateral relations.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>However, they are relatively rare. It is rare to maintain their prestige and symbolic significance. According to US diplomatic policy, the president can host no more than one leader from any nation once every four years.</p>

<p>Apart from state visits, other visits may be made by various important leaders. It can include crown princes, vice presidents, or ceremonial heads of state.</p>

<h2><strong>The impact of visit classification</strong></h2>

<p>Although state visits are ceremonially prestigious, the classification of the visit itself makes little difference in terms of actual diplomatic work.&nbsp;Working visits can be equally effective in fostering a healthy relationship between countries and accomplishing diplomatic goals.&nbsp;</p>

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to embark on an official state visit to the United States from June 21 to 24. This visit holds greater significance compared to his previous trips to Washington, as per diplomatic protocol.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to embark on an official state visit to the United States from June 21 to 24. This visit holds greater significance compared to his previous trips to Washington, as per diplomatic protocol. What's special about the visit is that this time it is categorised as a state visit. Prime Minister Modi has made multiple visits to the US during his nine-year tenure. However, none of them were classified officially as state visits. What are state visits? As per diplomatic protocol, a state visit is the highest-ranked visit. The reverberations of this high-level visit will be seen in the grandiose with which the Indian prime minister will be received along with the diplomatic line-up during the trip. Last visits by PM Modi Less significant visits are categorised as official visits, official working visits, working visits, guest-of-government visits, or private visits, depending on their level of importance. These visits involve different protocols to be followed. Also Read | India: LG reviews Amarnath Yatra arrangements in Pahalgam, over 60k troops to be deployed for security In 2014, the visit by Indian PM Modi to the US was categorised as a working visit. In 2016, it was a working lunch visit, and in 2017, Modi's visit to the US was labelled as an official working visit. Later, as per US State Department, when Modi visited the US in 2019, the visit was described as his participation in a rally in Houston, Texas. On September 23, 2021, Modi landed in Washington for his three-day US visit. That visit was the first since the COVID-19 outbreak and also the first visit to the US since Biden assumed charge. During that trip, Modi had a busy schedule where he attended the Quad summit, addressed the 76th United Nations General Assembly meet along with holding a bilateral meeting with US President Joe Biden. Last state visit by Indian leader The last state visit by an Indian leader to the US was when former prime Minister Manmohan Singh visited from November 23 to 25 in 2009. Understanding state visits State visits are formal visits to foreign countries led by a head of state or government, representing their sovereign authority, as per media reports. These visits are officially referred to as the "visit of [name of state]" rather than the "visit of [name of leader]." Also Read | Shark that ate Russian tourist on camera to be mummified, put on display Invitations for state visits to the US are extended by the president, who serves as the head of state. As far as the duration of the state visits is concerned, they typically span a few days. One key difference in state visits is that it involves various elaborate ceremonies that are scheduled based on the visiting head of state's itinerary. Ceremonies during state visit In the US, these ceremonies may include a flight line ceremony upon arrival, a White House arrival ceremony with a 21-gun salute, a White House dinner, an exchange of diplomatic gifts, an invitation to stay at the Blair House (the US President's guesthouse), and flag street lining. How state visits are different from other visits? Not every visit by a foreign leader is classified as a state visit. State visits hold the highest ceremonial importance. At the same time, the state visit also symbolises strong bilateral relations. Watch | UK Police seek motive for Nottingham murders, man arrested after police finds three dead × However, they are relatively rare. It is rare to maintain their prestige and symbolic significance. According to US diplomatic policy, the president can host no more than one leader from any nation once every four years. Apart from state visits, other visits may be made by various important leaders. It can include crown princes, vice presidents, or ceremonial heads of state. The impact of visit classification Although state visits are ceremonially prestigious, the classification of the visit itself makes little difference in terms of actual diplomatic work. Working visits can be equally effective in fostering a healthy relationship between countries and accomplishing diplomatic goals. In practice, most of the substantial work is conducted during visits other than state visits. It is so because state visits are rare and also the main focus is on ceremonial functions. 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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US President Joe Biden's National Security Adviser is in New Delhi. Jake Sullivan's trip comes ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit to Washington later this month. He will hold delegation-level talks with Indian NSA Ajit Doval today. Ahead of the Indian Prime Minister's Washington visit, the Biden administration is pushing New Delhi to advance a deal for dozens of armed drones. The Quad grouping of countries - the United States, India, Australia and Japan, all operate, or have operated, the MQ-9b sea-guardian drone.

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India has revealed the "Anjadip" anti-submarine warship. The warship is a part of a collection of Indian indigenous vessels. What is this new vessel capable of? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

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A recent report claims that the country will lose 6,500 millionaires in 2023 with a large number of them migrating to Dubai and Singapore. The latest Henley private wealth migration report said that India will see the second-highest outflow of millionaires globally. that's next only to China, which will see the exodus of 13,500 millionaires. UK and sanctions-hit Russia have occupied the third and fourth places in this year's list.

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<p>Will the Indian rupee get an international boost? Reports from cash-strapped Egypt suggest that the country may pay for imports from India in rupees. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Egypt's supply minister Ali Moselhy told Reuters that the country is looking to pay for imports from India, China and Russia in their local currencies instead of the US dollar.</p>

<p>"Nothing of the sort has been implemented but there are discussions so that we can trade in local currencies of countries like India, Russia or China," the minister told Reuters.</p>

<p>If Egypt ends up trading with India in rupee, it will join 18 other countries, including Germany, Kenya, Sri Lanka, Singapore, UK, where traders are allowed to import goods by paying in rupee.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Egyptian minister's comment comes hours after Bloomberg reported that India was providing Egypt with a credit line worth an unspecified value. But he denied the report.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Moreover, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Egypt later this month, as the two countries seek to become strategic partners.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The visit comes at a time when the cash-strapped country is trying to stabilise its economy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The ongoing Ukraine war has rocked its tourism industry, raised commodity prices, and prompted foreign investors to pull about $20 billion out of its financial markets.</p>

<p>Inflation has risen sharply over the last year after a series of currency devaluations, a prolonged shortage of foreign currency and continuing delays in imports.</p>

<p>Recently, Egypt received a $3 billion package from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Friendly Gulf nations too have&nbsp;pledged billions in investments to help the North African nation.&nbsp;</p>

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Will the Indian rupee get an international boost? Reports from cash-strapped Egypt suggest that the country may pay for imports from India in rupees. Egypt's supply minister Ali Moselhy told Reuters that the country is looking to pay for imports from India, China and Russia in their local currencies instead of the US dollar.

Will the Indian rupee get an international boost? Reports from cash-strapped Egypt suggest that the country may pay for imports from India in rupees. Egypt's supply minister Ali Moselhy told Reuters that the country is looking to pay for imports from India, China and Russia in their local currencies instead of the US dollar. "Nothing of the sort has been implemented but there are discussions so that we can trade in local currencies of countries like India, Russia or China," the minister told Reuters. If Egypt ends up trading with India in rupee, it will join 18 other countries, including Germany, Kenya, Sri Lanka, Singapore, UK, where traders are allowed to import goods by paying in rupee. The Egyptian minister's comment comes hours after Bloomberg reported that India was providing Egypt with a credit line worth an unspecified value. But he denied the report. Moreover, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Egypt later this month, as the two countries seek to become strategic partners. The visit comes at a time when the cash-strapped country is trying to stabilise its economy. The ongoing Ukraine war has rocked its tourism industry, raised commodity prices, and prompted foreign investors to pull about $20 billion out of its financial markets. Inflation has risen sharply over the last year after a series of currency devaluations, a prolonged shortage of foreign currency and continuing delays in imports. Recently, Egypt received a $3 billion package from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Friendly Gulf nations too have pledged billions in investments to help the North African nation. (With inputs from agencies)

Egypt looking to pay for imports from India in rupees: Report

<p>The Indian government has asked Chinese smartphone makers to induct Indian equity partners in their local operations, The Economic Times reported on Tuesday, citing sources.</p>

<p>In addition, the report added that Indians need to be in the top executive positions in Chinese smartphone companies operating in India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Positions like the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Technical Officers need to be occupied by Indian nationals, the media report said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Economic Times added that Chinese handset makers also need to Indianise their manufacturing ecosystem to the component level.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The publication quoted Pankaj Mohindroo, Chairman of India Cellular and Electronics Association, as saying that the government wants to develop Indian skills and companies through the new policy. "For instance, it wants Indian distribution in place of foreign distributors," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to&nbsp;Counterpoint Research, the share of Chinese smartphone makers in the Indian market stood at&nbsp;75 percent in 2022.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Fighting tax evasion</strong></p>

<p>The report also said that Chinese smartphone makers were urged to comply with Indian laws and not evade taxes. Alleged tax evasion has been a major bone of contention between Chinese smartphone makers and the Indian government.</p>

<p>Last year, India's Department of Revenue Intelligence had issued a notice to mobile company Oppo for misdeclaration of certain goods leading to custom duty evasion of about Rs 2,981 crore.</p>

<p>Three show-cause notices were also issued to Xiaomi, another Chinese mobile company, for duty liability of about Rs 653 crore. The third Chinese company that came under the tax radar was Vivo India, which had received a demand notice for Rs 2,217 crore.<br />
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The Indian government has asked Chinese smartphone makers to induct Indian equity partners in their local operations, The Economic Times reported on Tuesday, citing sources.

The Indian government has asked Chinese smartphone makers to induct Indian equity partners in their local operations, The Economic Times reported on Tuesday, citing sources. In addition, the report added that Indians need to be in the top executive positions in Chinese smartphone companies operating in India. Positions like the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Technical Officers need to be occupied by Indian nationals, the media report said. The Economic Times added that Chinese handset makers also need to Indianise their manufacturing ecosystem to the component level. The publication quoted Pankaj Mohindroo, Chairman of India Cellular and Electronics Association, as saying that the government wants to develop Indian skills and companies through the new policy. "For instance, it wants Indian distribution in place of foreign distributors," he added. According to Counterpoint Research, the share of Chinese smartphone makers in the Indian market stood at 75 percent in 2022. Fighting tax evasion The report also said that Chinese smartphone makers were urged to comply with Indian laws and not evade taxes. Alleged tax evasion has been a major bone of contention between Chinese smartphone makers and the Indian government. Last year, India's Department of Revenue Intelligence had issued a notice to mobile company Oppo for misdeclaration of certain goods leading to custom duty evasion of about Rs 2,981 crore. Three show-cause notices were also issued to Xiaomi, another Chinese mobile company, for duty liability of about Rs 653 crore. The third Chinese company that came under the tax radar was Vivo India, which had received a demand notice for Rs 2,217 crore.

Indianise manufacturing, hire Indians for top posts: Government to Chinese smartphone makers

India is all set to launch a mega hydropower project that has been in the works for the past 20 years. National Hydro Electric Power Corporation Private Limited (NHPC) will begin the trial runs in July this year. The trials will be run through the Subansiri Lower Project that crosses the states of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.

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US National Security advisor Jake Sullivan attended the iCET conference with India's NSA Ajit Doval. Also in attendance, was US ambassador Eric Garcetti who called Doval an 'international treasure'. Molly Gambhir reports.

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US President Joe Biden's National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan is in India. His visit aims at making the final preparations for India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first state visit. On his two-day visit he briefed PM Modi on progress in various sectors of bilateral cooperation.

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A very severe Cyclone named Biparjoy is barreling toward the coasts of India and Pakistan and more than a hundred-thousand people are being evacuated to safer ground. According to the Indian Meteorological Department, the Cyclone is expected to make its landfall tomorrow.

Cyclone Biparjoy updates: High tidal wave hit Dwarka in Gujarat

<p>A bride called off her&nbsp;marriage in the Indian state of Odisha after the groom insisted on mutton for his guests. As a result,&nbsp;the groom had to leave&nbsp;empty-handed.&nbsp;The bizarre incident took place at the bride's house located in the Dhama area of Sambalpur district in Odisha.</p>

<p>As per reports in Odishatv.in,&nbsp;the quarrel began after a mutton shortage at the feast due to which&nbsp;the last seven to eight guests from the groom's side&nbsp;could not be served the dish.</p>

<p>The bride's family said that they were unable to arrange mutton at that hour because it was already late in the evening. However, the issue blew out of proportion and&nbsp;became a serious problem. The bride chose not to go forward with the marriage after being upset by the groom and his guests'&nbsp;actions.</p>

<p>Speaking about the incident, the bride told Odishatv.in, “Everything was in place. Even the mutton was served as well. But it finished before the last six or seven persons could eat. Then they started arguing with my father accusing him of mismanagement.”</p>

<p>“My parents and other family members urged them to keep quiet and tried to pacify them by offering chicken and fish instead, but they were adamant in their demand for mutton and started misbehaving with us,” the bride said.</p>

<p>"My father even bowed down and pleaded before them, but they remained unmoved. It seemed wrong to me and I told them to leave the place without marriage,” she added.</p>

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<h2><strong>Strange occurrences at Indian weddings</strong></h2>

<p>A day after their wedding ceremony, a young Indian couple was discovered dead at their home. According to post-mortem results, they both suffered heart attacks at the same time and died. According to reports, the couple, who were 22 and 24 years old, had no prior history of cardiac issues. They may have suffocated while sleeping in a poorly ventilated room, according to police, which led to the heart attack.</p>

<p>Balrampur SP Prashant Verma who spoke to the Hindustan Times said the viscera of both bodies have been preserved for further investigations&nbsp;at the State Forensic Science Laboratory in Lucknow to unravel the mystery behind the couple's deaths.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>However, some local police officers said that the room where the couple was discovered dead lacked ventilation and that&nbsp;the heart attack could have been the&nbsp;result of suffocation while sleeping.</p>

<p>The couple, known as Pratap Yadav, 24, and his wife Pushpa Yadav, 22, were discovered dead in a room at their home on Thursday morning in Godhiya village, which is part of the Kasierganj police station in Bahraich. Only one day after being married, the couple was discovered dead in a bizarre state in a chamber that was sealed from the inside.&nbsp;</p>

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A bride called off her marriage in the Indian state of Odisha after the groom insisted on mutton for his guests. As a result, the groom had to leave empty-handed.

A bride called off her marriage in the Indian state of Odisha after the groom insisted on mutton for his guests. As a result, the groom had to leave empty-handed. The bizarre incident took place at the bride's house located in the Dhama area of Sambalpur district in Odisha. As per reports in Odishatv.in, the quarrel began after a mutton shortage at the feast due to which the last seven to eight guests from the groom's side could not be served the dish. The bride's family said that they were unable to arrange mutton at that hour because it was already late in the evening. However, the issue blew out of proportion and became a serious problem. The bride chose not to go forward with the marriage after being upset by the groom and his guests' actions. Speaking about the incident, the bride told Odishatv.in, “Everything was in place. Even the mutton was served as well. But it finished before the last six or seven persons could eat. Then they started arguing with my father accusing him of mismanagement.” “My parents and other family members urged them to keep quiet and tried to pacify them by offering chicken and fish instead, but they were adamant in their demand for mutton and started misbehaving with us,” the bride said. "My father even bowed down and pleaded before them, but they remained unmoved. It seemed wrong to me and I told them to leave the place without marriage,” she added. Also read | UK: Indian student killed, another woman injured after double stabbing incident in London, three arrested Strange occurrences at Indian weddings A day after their wedding ceremony, a young Indian couple was discovered dead at their home. According to post-mortem results, they both suffered heart attacks at the same time and died. According to reports, the couple, who were 22 and 24 years old, had no prior history of cardiac issues. They may have suffocated while sleeping in a poorly ventilated room, according to police, which led to the heart attack. Balrampur SP Prashant Verma who spoke to the Hindustan Times said the viscera of both bodies have been preserved for further investigations at the State Forensic Science Laboratory in Lucknow to unravel the mystery behind the couple's deaths. Also watch | At least 35,000 residents evacuated as Gujarat braces for Cyclone Biparjoy However, some local police officers said that the room where the couple was discovered dead lacked ventilation and that the heart attack could have been the result of suffocation while sleeping. The couple, known as Pratap Yadav, 24, and his wife Pushpa Yadav, 22, were discovered dead in a room at their home on Thursday morning in Godhiya village, which is part of the Kasierganj police station in Bahraich. Only one day after being married, the couple was discovered dead in a bizarre state in a chamber that was sealed from the inside. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

'No mutton, no marriage': Indian bride calls off wedding as groom's family fusses over mutton shortage

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<p>The Lt Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha reviewed the arrangements and works going on ahead of the Amarnath Yatra starting&nbsp;from July 1. The LG visited the Pahalgam Nunwan base camp of Amarnath Yatra in South Kashmir to take&nbsp;stock of department-wise arrangements that have been put in place for the comfort of pilgrims.&nbsp;</p>

<p>LG directed the concerned departments to make all necessary services accessible to the pilgrims at railway stations, airports, travel routes, and yatra base camps.</p>

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<p>He also reviewed the&nbsp;arrangements made by the security agencies.&nbsp;Around 60 thousand security personnel from the paramilitary forces, police, and Army will be deployed from Lakhanpur to the holy cave during the 62-day-long Amarnath Yatra.&nbsp;</p>

<p>''Create a strong healthcare and health emergency infrastructure with additional teams of doctors and nursing staff. Officials should harness the benefits of technology to deal with any emergent situation. Proper arrangements for regular ambulances, Heli-ambulance service and oxygen cylinders must be ensured. It must be ensured that the track is prepared for ponies, and pithoos from Chandanwari to holy cave well before the commencement of the yatra,'' said Lt Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Lt Governor set the deadline of&nbsp;June 20 for the completion of various works including snow clearance at MG Top, Panjtarni and other such areas; completion of the emergency landing platform at holy cave; boundary walls, safety railing on vulnerable stretches; water supply and installation of RO in every camp.</p>

<p>''Power supply and illumination in every camp should be done by June 17. Health facilities and the availability of health equipment should be ensured. SOP by the health department to be made operational at each camp. We must learn from the challenges of last year and take comprehensive measures accordingly. All the concerned departments, CAPFs, J&amp;K Police, Army and other stakeholders should work in close coordination for making the best arrangements to ensure a smooth pilgrimage. Feedback on tracks from civil administration, and security forces should also be taken,'' said Lt Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha.&nbsp;</p>

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The Lt Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha reviewed the arrangements and works going on ahead of the Amarnath Yatra starting from July 1. The LG visited the Pahalgam Nunwan base camp of Amarnath Yatra in South Kashmir to take stock of department-wise arrangements that have been put in place for the comfort of pilgrims.

The Lt Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha reviewed the arrangements and works going on ahead of the Amarnath Yatra starting from July 1. The LG visited the Pahalgam Nunwan base camp of Amarnath Yatra in South Kashmir to take stock of department-wise arrangements that have been put in place for the comfort of pilgrims. LG directed the concerned departments to make all necessary services accessible to the pilgrims at railway stations, airports, travel routes, and yatra base camps. Also read | Dutch spies warned CIA of Ukraine's plans to blow up Nord Stream pipelines: Report He also reviewed the arrangements made by the security agencies. Around 60 thousand security personnel from the paramilitary forces, police, and Army will be deployed from Lakhanpur to the holy cave during the 62-day-long Amarnath Yatra. ''Create a strong healthcare and health emergency infrastructure with additional teams of doctors and nursing staff. Officials should harness the benefits of technology to deal with any emergent situation. Proper arrangements for regular ambulances, Heli-ambulance service and oxygen cylinders must be ensured. It must be ensured that the track is prepared for ponies, and pithoos from Chandanwari to holy cave well before the commencement of the yatra,'' said Lt Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha. Also Read | Shark that ate Russian tourist on camera to be mummified, put on display The Lt Governor set the deadline of June 20 for the completion of various works including snow clearance at MG Top, Panjtarni and other such areas; completion of the emergency landing platform at holy cave; boundary walls, safety railing on vulnerable stretches; water supply and installation of RO in every camp. ''Power supply and illumination in every camp should be done by June 17. Health facilities and the availability of health equipment should be ensured. SOP by the health department to be made operational at each camp. We must learn from the challenges of last year and take comprehensive measures accordingly. All the concerned departments, CAPFs, J&K Police, Army and other stakeholders should work in close coordination for making the best arrangements to ensure a smooth pilgrimage. Feedback on tracks from civil administration, and security forces should also be taken,'' said Lt Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha. Watch | UK Police seek motive for Nottingham murders, man arrested after police finds three dead × The Lt Governor directed the officials to lay special focus on sanitation, quality of tents, and fire extinguishers, and ensure adequate gaps during the installation of tents. No unauthorised tents should be installed. Strict enforcement of SOPs and guidelines must be ensured near the holy cave. Instructions were also passed pertaining to the installation of LED at various locations with pre-recorded messages and information dissemination, upgradation of signages and information boards, besides ensuring strong telecom and mobile connectivity. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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A very severe Cyclone named Biparjoy is barreling toward the coasts of India and Pakistan and more than a hundred-thousand people are being evacuated to safer ground. According to the Indian Meteorological Department, the Cyclone is expected to make its landfall tomorrow. Watch now to know updates about the cyclone from both India and Pakistan.

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