<p>SpiceJet, India's low-cost carrier, has announced that it will expand its fleet by adding 10 Boeing 737 aircraft between September and October 2023, as per reports. The airline aims to accommodate the increasing passenger traffic.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Among the 10 planes, five will be Boeing 737 Max aircraft, although the exact cost was not disclosed.</p>

<p>According to the SpiceJet website as of June 2023, their fleet consisted of 91 aircraft. However, it is unclear whether this figure includes the 25 planes that were previously grounded.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Partnership with FTAI Aviation&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The airline is now focused on reviving its grounded fleet and has recently partnered with FTAI Aviation to lease 20 engines.&nbsp;</p>

<p>SpiceJet expects to resume services for the grounded planes in the near future.</p>

<p>SpiceJet emphasised that the induction of these new aircraft will coincide with India's peak travel season, enabling them to launch new routes and strengthen their presence on existing ones.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Rebound after COVID-19 pandemic</strong></h2>

<p>The travel industry has experienced a significant rebound following the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to increased profitability for airline operators.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As a result, rival company IndiGo's Interglobe Aviation has also planned capacity expansions and increased orders to meet the rising demand for air travel.</p>

<p>The country’s airline SpiceJet mobilised its plan to revive 25 grounded aircraft. The airline has already mobilised around Rs 400 crore (4000 million) rupees towards getting its grounded fleet back in the air, which will further enhance its top line.</p>

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<p>Ajay Singh, Chairman and Managing Director, SpiceJet said, “We are meticulously working towards a return to service of our grounded fleet back in the air soon. The majority of the ECLGS funding received by the airline would be utilized for the same, which will help us capitalise and make the most of the upcoming peak travel season.”</p>

<h2><strong>Spicejet: Country's largest regional player&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>SpiceJet has made flying affordable for more Indians than ever before. It is an IATA-IOSA-certified airline that operates a fleet of Boeing 737s &amp; Q-400s.</p>

<p>The airline is one of the country's largest regional players operating multiple daily flights under UDAN or the Regional Connectivity Scheme. The majority of the airline's fleet offers SpiceMax, the most spacious economy-class seating in India.</p>

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SpiceJet, India's low-cost carrier, has announced that it will expand its fleet by adding 10 Boeing 737 aircraft between September and October 2023, as per reports.

SpiceJet, India's low-cost carrier, has announced that it will expand its fleet by adding 10 Boeing 737 aircraft between September and October 2023, as per reports. The airline aims to accommodate the increasing passenger traffic. Among the 10 planes, five will be Boeing 737 Max aircraft, although the exact cost was not disclosed. According to the SpiceJet website as of June 2023, their fleet consisted of 91 aircraft. However, it is unclear whether this figure includes the 25 planes that were previously grounded. Partnership with FTAI Aviation The airline is now focused on reviving its grounded fleet and has recently partnered with FTAI Aviation to lease 20 engines. SpiceJet expects to resume services for the grounded planes in the near future. SpiceJet emphasised that the induction of these new aircraft will coincide with India's peak travel season, enabling them to launch new routes and strengthen their presence on existing ones. Also Read | Deserted dystopia: Chinese city evacuated after cracks appear near high-rises Rebound after COVID-19 pandemic The travel industry has experienced a significant rebound following the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to increased profitability for airline operators. As a result, rival company IndiGo's Interglobe Aviation has also planned capacity expansions and increased orders to meet the rising demand for air travel. The country’s airline SpiceJet mobilised its plan to revive 25 grounded aircraft. The airline has already mobilised around Rs 400 crore (4000 million) rupees towards getting its grounded fleet back in the air, which will further enhance its top line. Watch | Sunak-Biden Meet: 'Atlantic declaration' seen as a counter to Russia and China × Ajay Singh, Chairman and Managing Director, SpiceJet said, “We are meticulously working towards a return to service of our grounded fleet back in the air soon. The majority of the ECLGS funding received by the airline would be utilized for the same, which will help us capitalise and make the most of the upcoming peak travel season.” Spicejet: Country's largest regional player SpiceJet has made flying affordable for more Indians than ever before. It is an IATA-IOSA-certified airline that operates a fleet of Boeing 737s & Q-400s. The airline is one of the country's largest regional players operating multiple daily flights under UDAN or the Regional Connectivity Scheme. The majority of the airline's fleet offers SpiceMax, the most spacious economy-class seating in India. 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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<p>IndiGo Airlines, operating a flight from Amritsar to Ahmedabad, encountered adverse weather conditions that caused the aircraft to inadvertently stray into Pakistani airspace near Lahore before returning to Indian airspace. The incident took place on Saturday, as reported by Pakistan's local media outlet Dawn. As per flight radar data, the Indian plane entered the airspace north of Lahore at approximately 7:30 pm It then proceeded further into Pakistani territory, reaching Gujranwala, before finally returning to Indian airspace around 8:01 pm.&nbsp;The aircraft maintained a ground speed of 454 knots during this time.</p>

<h2><strong>Response from Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>A senior official from the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) mentioned that such occurrences were not uncommon, as international regulations allow aircraft to deviate from their intended flight path in the event of adverse weather conditions.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The CAA acknowledged that the situation was a result of the challenging weather and did not raise any concerns.</p>

<h2><strong>Flight diversions and delays</strong></h2>

<p>In response to the prevailing poor visibility caused by the weather conditions, several flights had to be diverted or experienced delays.&nbsp;The CAA spokesperson informed that the weather warning for Lahore had been extended until 11:30 pm on Saturday, as the visibility at Allama Iqbal International Airport was recorded to be 5,000 metres.</p>

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<p>A number of flights scheduled to arrive in Lahore had to be diverted to alternative airports due to the poor visibility conditions.&nbsp;A PIA flight from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad was diverted to Multan, and a Jeddah-Lahore flight also had to land in Multan.</p>

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<p>Dawn reported that several flights faced delays due to the prevailing weather conditions. PIA flights from Lahore to Madina and Karachi to Lahore, as well as an Etihad flight from Lahore to Abu Dhabi, experienced delays as a result of the challenging visibility conditions.</p>

<p>The CAA's extension of the weather warning, along with the flight diversions and delays, aimed to prioritize the safety of passengers and aircraft amidst adverse weather conditions.</p>

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IndiGo Airlines, operating a flight from Amritsar to Ahmedabad, encountered adverse weather conditions that caused the aircraft to inadvertently stray into Pakistani airspace near Lahore before returning to Indian airspace.

IndiGo Airlines, operating a flight from Amritsar to Ahmedabad, encountered adverse weather conditions that caused the aircraft to inadvertently stray into Pakistani airspace near Lahore before returning to Indian airspace. The incident took place on Saturday, as reported by Pakistan's local media outlet Dawn. As per flight radar data, the Indian plane entered the airspace north of Lahore at approximately 7:30 pm It then proceeded further into Pakistani territory, reaching Gujranwala, before finally returning to Indian airspace around 8:01 pm. The aircraft maintained a ground speed of 454 knots during this time. Response from Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority A senior official from the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) mentioned that such occurrences were not uncommon, as international regulations allow aircraft to deviate from their intended flight path in the event of adverse weather conditions. Also Read | Strong earthquake of 6.2 magnitude jolts Japan's Hokkaido The CAA acknowledged that the situation was a result of the challenging weather and did not raise any concerns. Flight diversions and delays In response to the prevailing poor visibility caused by the weather conditions, several flights had to be diverted or experienced delays. The CAA spokesperson informed that the weather warning for Lahore had been extended until 11:30 pm on Saturday, as the visibility at Allama Iqbal International Airport was recorded to be 5,000 metres. Also Read | Delta Airlines flight makes emergency landing, injures crew as air slide deploys A number of flights scheduled to arrive in Lahore had to be diverted to alternative airports due to the poor visibility conditions. A PIA flight from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad was diverted to Multan, and a Jeddah-Lahore flight also had to land in Multan. Watch | India: INS Vikramaditya, Vikrant lead Navy’s mega ops in Arabian Sea × Dawn reported that several flights faced delays due to the prevailing weather conditions. PIA flights from Lahore to Madina and Karachi to Lahore, as well as an Etihad flight from Lahore to Abu Dhabi, experienced delays as a result of the challenging visibility conditions. The CAA's extension of the weather warning, along with the flight diversions and delays, aimed to prioritize the safety of passengers and aircraft amidst adverse weather conditions. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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The 15th of June will likely see Cyclone Biparjoy make landfall between Kutch in the Indian state of Gujarat and Karachi in Pakistan. The storm is currently centred in the central Arabian Sea and moving north to north-east at a speed of 125 to 135 kilometres per hour. It will pass through the Indian regions of Saurashtra and Kutch and Karachi in Pakistan.

Cyclone Biparjoy to make landfall between Kutch and Karachi

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<p>With Cyclone Biparjoy intensifying, the coastal states of India are taking necessary precautions and bracing themselves for its impact. The authorities are closely monitoring the situation and have deployed response teams to ensure the safety and well-being of the affected regions.</p>

<p>The western states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, and other coastal regions in India are on high alert as meteorologists warn of an intensifying cyclonic storm over the Arabian Sea.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The authorities have instructed fishing communities to suspend operations for the next five days in the eastern and central Arabian Sea, as well as along the Indian Saurashtra and Kutch region, in preparation for Cyclone Biparjoy.</p>

<h2><strong>'Very severe storm'&nbsp;classification</strong></h2>

<p>The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has classified Biparjoy as a "very severe storm."&nbsp;As of 08:30 am IST (0300 GMT) on Saturday, the weather system was located approximately 620 kilometers (385.25 miles) west-southwest of Mumbai, India's financial capital.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The IMD statement on Saturday stated that the storm is expected to further intensify and gradually move north-northeast over the next 24 hours.</p>

<h2><strong>Warnings and precautions</strong></h2>

<p>"It is very likely to intensify further and move north-northeast wards gradually during next 24 hours," the IMD said in a statement on Saturday.</p>

<p>The IMD has issued warnings of heavy rainfall in isolated areas of the state of Kerala and the coastal Karnataka region over the next three days.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The arrival of monsoon rains in Kerala has been delayed due to the formation of Cyclone Biparjoy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In Gujarat, 13 coastal districts, including the South Gujarat, Saurashtra peninsula, and Kutch, have been put on high alert.</p>

<h2><strong>Preparedness measures</strong></h2>

<p>Authorities in Gujarat have assured their readiness to handle any situation. Kamal Dayani, additional chief secretary in the state revenue department, stated that they are fully prepared.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The National Disaster Response Force and State Disaster Response Force teams have been deployed in the districts expected to be affected by the cyclone.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Precautionary measures, such as the removal of unstable structures like hoardings, have been taken, and the electricity department is on standby to address any potential power supply disruptions.</p>

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With Cyclone Biparjoy intensifying, the coastal states of India are taking necessary precautions and bracing themselves for its impact. The authorities are closely monitoring the situation and have deployed response teams to ensure the safety and well-being of the affected regions.

With Cyclone Biparjoy intensifying, the coastal states of India are taking necessary precautions and bracing themselves for its impact. The authorities are closely monitoring the situation and have deployed response teams to ensure the safety and well-being of the affected regions. The western states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, and other coastal regions in India are on high alert as meteorologists warn of an intensifying cyclonic storm over the Arabian Sea. Also Read | World Wealth Report 2023: India's stock market performance has positive outlook amid global decline in HNWIs The authorities have instructed fishing communities to suspend operations for the next five days in the eastern and central Arabian Sea, as well as along the Indian Saurashtra and Kutch region, in preparation for Cyclone Biparjoy. 'Very severe storm' classification The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has classified Biparjoy as a "very severe storm." As of 08:30 am IST (0300 GMT) on Saturday, the weather system was located approximately 620 kilometers (385.25 miles) west-southwest of Mumbai, India's financial capital. Also Read | Who is Aileen Cannon? Trump-appointed judge in classified documents case The IMD statement on Saturday stated that the storm is expected to further intensify and gradually move north-northeast over the next 24 hours. Warnings and precautions "It is very likely to intensify further and move north-northeast wards gradually during next 24 hours," the IMD said in a statement on Saturday. The IMD has issued warnings of heavy rainfall in isolated areas of the state of Kerala and the coastal Karnataka region over the next three days. The arrival of monsoon rains in Kerala has been delayed due to the formation of Cyclone Biparjoy. In Gujarat, 13 coastal districts, including the South Gujarat, Saurashtra peninsula, and Kutch, have been put on high alert. Preparedness measures Authorities in Gujarat have assured their readiness to handle any situation. Kamal Dayani, additional chief secretary in the state revenue department, stated that they are fully prepared. Watch | Exclusive inside view of the INS Hansa Goa, home to a wide-range fleet of Naval aircraft × The National Disaster Response Force and State Disaster Response Force teams have been deployed in the districts expected to be affected by the cyclone. Precautionary measures, such as the removal of unstable structures like hoardings, have been taken, and the electricity department is on standby to address any potential power supply disruptions. 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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<p>India has topped the list for digital payments, surpassing four other nations, with an astounding 89.5 million transactions recorded in 2022.</p>

<p>As per&nbsp;the data, 46 per cent&nbsp;of all real-time payments made worldwide in 2022 were made in India. India has more digital payment transactions than the other four top countries put together, it added.</p>

<p>Brazil is second on the list which accounts for&nbsp;29.2 million transactions followed by China with 17.6 million transactions. Thailand ranked at number 4 with 16.5 million digital transactions followed by South Korea with 8 million worth of transactions, the data from MyGovIndia has stated.</p>

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<p>For the current fiscal year, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is promoting digital payments by offering the Incentive Scheme for the Promotion of RuPay Debit Cards and Low-Value BHIM-UPI Transactions.</p>

<p>The Indian government's platform for citizen engagement, MyGovIndia, offers people the chance to contribute at the grassroots level and work towards Surajya.</p>

<p>India is the world leader in digital payments, according to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who also claimed that the rural economy of the nation is changing.</p>

<p>“India is number one in digital payments. India is one of the countries where mobile data is the cheapest. Today, the country’s rural economy is transforming,” the PM said.</p>

<p>The expansion of digital payments in India and the availability of several simple and practical digital payment options have aided in improving the quality of life for residents, promoting financial inclusion, and boosting the country's commerce and economy.</p>

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<h2><strong>IMF praises India's digital infrastructure</strong></h2>

<p>The International Monetary Fund gave India's digital public infrastructure, one of the major success stories of the nation, a thumbs up.</p>

<p>In a recent paper, the IMF praised India's digital public infrastructure and stated that the nation's experience with the internet had "lessons for other countries embarking on their own digital transformation."</p>

<p>The 'India Stack' refers to the nation of India's digital public infrastructure, which includes the Aadhar, Unified Payments Interface (UPI), or digital payments, and Digilocker (an online storage platform).</p>

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<p>As per&nbsp;the paper, they provide online, cashless, paperless, and private digital access to a range of public and private services.</p>

<p>"India was able to quickly provide support to an impressive share of poor households during the pandemic. In the first months of the pandemic about 87 per cent of poor households received at least one benefit," the paper said.</p>

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India has topped the list for digital payments, surpassing four other nations, with an astounding 89.5 million transactions recorded in 2022. As per the data, 46 per cent of all real-time payments made worldwide in 2022 were made in India.

India has topped the list for digital payments, surpassing four other nations, with an astounding 89.5 million transactions recorded in 2022. As per the data, 46 per cent of all real-time payments made worldwide in 2022 were made in India. India has more digital payment transactions than the other four top countries put together, it added. Brazil is second on the list which accounts for 29.2 million transactions followed by China with 17.6 million transactions. Thailand ranked at number 4 with 16.5 million digital transactions followed by South Korea with 8 million worth of transactions, the data from MyGovIndia has stated. 📈 India keeps dominating the digital payment landscape! 💸🇮🇳 With innovative solutions and widespread adoption, we're leading the way towards a cashless economy. 💻#9YearsOfTechForGrowth #9YearsOfSeva@GoI_MeitY @AshwiniVaishnaw @Rajeev_GoI@alkesh12sharma @_DigitalIndia pic.twitter.com/cSfsFsq0mW — MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) June 9, 2023 × For the current fiscal year, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is promoting digital payments by offering the Incentive Scheme for the Promotion of RuPay Debit Cards and Low-Value BHIM-UPI Transactions. The Indian government's platform for citizen engagement, MyGovIndia, offers people the chance to contribute at the grassroots level and work towards Surajya. India is the world leader in digital payments, according to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who also claimed that the rural economy of the nation is changing. “India is number one in digital payments. India is one of the countries where mobile data is the cheapest. Today, the country’s rural economy is transforming,” the PM said. The expansion of digital payments in India and the availability of several simple and practical digital payment options have aided in improving the quality of life for residents, promoting financial inclusion, and boosting the country's commerce and economy. Also read | Data Lab | India and AI: Are we ahead of the curve? IMF praises India's digital infrastructure The International Monetary Fund gave India's digital public infrastructure, one of the major success stories of the nation, a thumbs up. In a recent paper, the IMF praised India's digital public infrastructure and stated that the nation's experience with the internet had "lessons for other countries embarking on their own digital transformation." The 'India Stack' refers to the nation of India's digital public infrastructure, which includes the Aadhar, Unified Payments Interface (UPI), or digital payments, and Digilocker (an online storage platform). Also watch | India High Commission organizes first defence exhibition in Sri Lanka As per the paper, they provide online, cashless, paperless, and private digital access to a range of public and private services. "India was able to quickly provide support to an impressive share of poor households during the pandemic. In the first months of the pandemic about 87 per cent of poor households received at least one benefit," the paper said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>India and Bangladesh will hold biannual talks between their border guarding forces in Delhi from June 11 during which the two sides are expected to discuss a host of issues related to combating cross-frontier crimes and measures to create better synergy.</p>

<p>A 15-member delegation of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), led by its director general (DG) Major General AKM Nazmul Hasan, landed in Delhi on Saturday. Border Security Force (BSF) DG Sujoy Lal Thaosen and senior officers of the force welcomed them at the airport, officials said.</p>

<p>The four-day talks will conclude on June 14 at a BSF camp in southwest Delhi's Chhawla area.</p>

<p>"The conference is being organised to discuss the border-related issues and for better coordination between both border guarding forces."</p>

<p>"Discussions will be held on how to jointly curb the various trans-border crimes and timely sharing of information between both the border guarding forces," a BSF spokesperson said in a statement.</p>

<p>Further, there will be deliberations on developmental and infrastructural works, joint efforts for effective implementation of Co-ordinated Border Management Plan (CBMP) and Confidence Building Measures (CBMs), the spokesperson said.</p>

<p>This will be the 53rd edition of the talks and the last such meeting was held in July last year when the BSF delegation travelled to Dhaka.</p>

<p>The BSF guards the 4,096-km-long international border with Bangladesh on India's eastern flank.<br />
These talks were held annually between 1975 and 1992 but they were made biannual in 1993 with either side alternately travelling to the national capitals of New Delhi and Dhaka.</p>

<p>A senior BSF officer had earlier told PTI that the relations between the two countries and their border forces are very good and the conference is expected to enhance these ties. A 'joint record of discussions' will be signed by the two sides at the end of the conference.</p>

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India and Bangladesh will hold biannual talks between their border guarding forces in Delhi from June 11 during which the two sides are expected to discuss a host of issues related to combating cross-frontier crimes and measures to create better synergy.

India and Bangladesh will hold biannual talks between their border guarding forces in Delhi from June 11 during which the two sides are expected to discuss a host of issues related to combating cross-frontier crimes and measures to create better synergy. A 15-member delegation of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), led by its director general (DG) Major General AKM Nazmul Hasan, landed in Delhi on Saturday. Border Security Force (BSF) DG Sujoy Lal Thaosen and senior officers of the force welcomed them at the airport, officials said. The four-day talks will conclude on June 14 at a BSF camp in southwest Delhi's Chhawla area. "The conference is being organised to discuss the border-related issues and for better coordination between both border guarding forces." "Discussions will be held on how to jointly curb the various trans-border crimes and timely sharing of information between both the border guarding forces," a BSF spokesperson said in a statement. Further, there will be deliberations on developmental and infrastructural works, joint efforts for effective implementation of Co-ordinated Border Management Plan (CBMP) and Confidence Building Measures (CBMs), the spokesperson said. This will be the 53rd edition of the talks and the last such meeting was held in July last year when the BSF delegation travelled to Dhaka. The BSF guards the 4,096-km-long international border with Bangladesh on India's eastern flank. These talks were held annually between 1975 and 1992 but they were made biannual in 1993 with either side alternately travelling to the national capitals of New Delhi and Dhaka. A senior BSF officer had earlier told PTI that the relations between the two countries and their border forces are very good and the conference is expected to enhance these ties. A 'joint record of discussions' will be signed by the two sides at the end of the conference. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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The Indian Navy carried out a massive Carrier Battle Group (CBG) operation involving more than 35 aircraft in the Arabian Sea on Saturday, one of the biggest demonstrations of its operational capabilities in recent years amid increasing Chinese forays in the Indian Ocean.

India: INS Vikramaditya, Vikrant lead Navy’s mega ops in Arabian Sea

What are the reasons given by the Law Commission for retaining the 'colonial' sedition law, and how does the Commission recommend strengthening it? Vikram Chandra finds out from Satya Pal Jain, Additional Solicitor General of India and former member of the Law Commission. Know more in this interview with the Additional Solicitor General of India, Satyapal Jain.

Should the sedition law be retained? What law commission said?

What are the reasons given by the Law Commission for retaining the 'colonial' sedition law, and how does the Commission recommend strengthening it? Vikram Chandra finds out from Satya Pal Jain, Additional Solicitor General of India and former member of the Law Commission.

Located near Dabolim, INS Hansa is India's biggest naval airbase which was set up with Sea Hawk, Alize, and Vampire aircraft at Coimbatore in 1958. Later, it was commissioned as INS Hansa on September 5, 1961.

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India and its neighbour Nepal are engaged in a conflict over maps. The mayor of Nepal's capital city, Kathmandu, has installed a very intriguing-looking map of what he calls greater Nepal in his office, which claims a number of Indian territories. This symbolic action is in response to India's installation of a mural titled "akanda Bharat," or "unified India," in its new Parliamentary Building in New Delhi.

Kathmandu's mayor installs new map of Nepal

<p>The World Wealth Report 2023 published recently by Capgemini highlights a significant decline in the number of High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs) worldwide. This year's decline in both the number and wealth of HNWIs is the highest recorded in the past decade.</p>

<p>However, amidst this gloomy trend, the report offers positive news for India, emphasising the country's commendable stock market performance.</p>

<h2><strong>Key findings of the World Wealth Report 2023</strong></h2>

<p>The report reveals that the wealth of HNWIs dwindled over the past year due to various factors such as geopolitical crises, market downturns, rising living costs, and unexpected inflation. Global economic conditions have been impacted by central banks' increasing interest rates, adding further strain.</p>

<p>The corporate sector has experienced earnings setbacks, particularly affecting technology stocks.</p>

<h2><strong>Magnitude of decline in HNWIs’ wealth</strong></h2>

<p>According to the report, global HNWIs' wealth declined by 3.6 per cent&nbsp;to $83 trillion in 2022, marking the most significant dip&nbsp;between 2013 and 2022. Both diversified investment instruments and equity have experienced declines in HNWIs' wealth. Additionally, the number of HNWIs has also decreased by 3.3 per cent, reaching 21.7 million in 2022.</p>

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<p>Notably, the steepest decline was observed in North America. In terms of affluents, North America (46%) and the Asia-Pacific region (32%) account for the largest share of global wealth value and population size.</p>

<h2><strong>Untapped potential in affluent segment</strong></h2>

<p>Despite holding approximately $27 trillion in assets, representing nearly 32% of total HNWI wealth, about34% of firms are not exploring the potential of this affluent segment, the report reveals.</p>

<h2><strong>Positive outlook for India</strong></h2>

<p>The report brings good news for India, as the country, along with Indonesia, had a successful year in the Asia Pacific region. India's stock market exhibited notable growth over the past year. The BSE Sensex recorded a year-on-year gain of 4.4%, while Nifty 50 gained 4.3%. Moreover, there has been a relative increase in both the wealth and population of HNWIs in India.</p>

<h2><strong>Indian HNWIs thrived: Report&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Although the current year has witnessed a decline in HNWIs' wealth, the previous year's Capgemini report, based on 2021 data, highlighted a growth of 10.5% in the HNWI population in India.</p>

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<p>This growth translated to a total of 308 Indians entering the ultra-rich category. Globally, in 2021, the number of HNWIs increased by 7.8% to 22.5 million, with an 8% rise in their overall wealth.</p>

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The World Wealth Report 2023 published recently by Capgemini highlights a significant decline in the number of High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs) worldwide. This year's decline in both the number and wealth of HNWIs is the highest recorded in the past decade.

The World Wealth Report 2023 published recently by Capgemini highlights a significant decline in the number of High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs) worldwide. This year's decline in both the number and wealth of HNWIs is the highest recorded in the past decade. However, amidst this gloomy trend, the report offers positive news for India, emphasising the country's commendable stock market performance. Key findings of the World Wealth Report 2023 The report reveals that the wealth of HNWIs dwindled over the past year due to various factors such as geopolitical crises, market downturns, rising living costs, and unexpected inflation. Global economic conditions have been impacted by central banks' increasing interest rates, adding further strain. The corporate sector has experienced earnings setbacks, particularly affecting technology stocks. Magnitude of decline in HNWIs’ wealth According to the report, global HNWIs' wealth declined by 3.6 per cent to $83 trillion in 2022, marking the most significant dip between 2013 and 2022. Both diversified investment instruments and equity have experienced declines in HNWIs' wealth. Additionally, the number of HNWIs has also decreased by 3.3 per cent, reaching 21.7 million in 2022. Also Read | San Francisco: Nine people shot at in yet another 'targeted' shooting incident Notably, the steepest decline was observed in North America. In terms of affluents, North America (46%) and the Asia-Pacific region (32%) account for the largest share of global wealth value and population size. Untapped potential in affluent segment Despite holding approximately $27 trillion in assets, representing nearly 32% of total HNWI wealth, about34% of firms are not exploring the potential of this affluent segment, the report reveals. Positive outlook for India The report brings good news for India, as the country, along with Indonesia, had a successful year in the Asia Pacific region. India's stock market exhibited notable growth over the past year. The BSE Sensex recorded a year-on-year gain of 4.4%, while Nifty 50 gained 4.3%. Moreover, there has been a relative increase in both the wealth and population of HNWIs in India. Indian HNWIs thrived: Report Although the current year has witnessed a decline in HNWIs' wealth, the previous year's Capgemini report, based on 2021 data, highlighted a growth of 10.5% in the HNWI population in India. Also Read | Archbishop of Canterbury urges Anglican church of Uganda to reject anti-LGBT law This growth translated to a total of 308 Indians entering the ultra-rich category. Globally, in 2021, the number of HNWIs increased by 7.8% to 22.5 million, with an 8% rise in their overall wealth. Watch | Exclusive inside view of the INS Hansa Goa, home to a wide-range fleet of Naval aircraft × India's resilience in the face of global HNWI decline demonstrates the country's robust stock market performance and highlights its potential as a favorable destination for wealth creation and investment opportunities. 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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<p>A man who was headed to Dubai was detained on Thursday at Indira Gandhi International Airport after another traveller overheard him using the word "bomb" while on call with someone else.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A male traveller talking on the phone with someone on the other end overheard saying, "CISF removed coconut from my bag fearing it could be a bomb but allowed guthkha that was in my bag."</p>

<p>A senior official revealed that a passenger was taking a connecting flight from Mumbai to Dubai through Vistara Airlines flight number UK-941 (Delhi to Mumbai), which was scheduled for departure at 4.55 p.m.</p>

<p>“The passenger travelling to Dubai for the job was talking to his mother on the phone and the conversation was overheard by a lady co-passenger sitting next to him. He told his mother that CISF not allowed coconut in his bag fearing it could be a bomb but they allowed pan masala that was kept in his bag,” said the official.</p>

<p>The female co-passenger raised an alarm when she heard the word bomb, and the flight crew alerted CISF, as reported by ANI.</p>

<p>The woman boarded the aircraft freely after the passenger did. Despite a thorough search of the whole aircraft, nothing was discovered. Her travelling companion declined to get on the aircraft, so the woman purchased another ticket for Mumbai.</p>

<p>“In the process, the flight was delayed for two hours before it got clearance to take off. The male passenger was handed over to IGI police,” the official said.</p>

<p>The IGI police said that a case had been filed.</p>

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<h2><strong>No uniform for Vistara cabin crew</strong></h2>

<p>An increase in workforce and supply issues have given Indian airline Vistara a new problem: a lack of cabin crew uniforms.</p>

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<p>"Vistara is experiencing limited availability of its cabin crew uniforms," the carrier, a joint venture between Tata Sons Pvt Ltd. and Singapore Airlines Ltd., said on its Twitter account in a post titled "Important Update." It cited an "unforeseen issue" with the supply of material.</p>

<p>It stated that certain cabin staff will have to forgo the customary aubergine-colored tunics in favour of black pants and polo t-shirts with the Vistara logo, calling the decision "not an ideal measure."</p>

<p>The worldwide aviation sector has suffered with a variety of shortages, from new aircraft and engines to flight crew and luggage handlers, as travel demand quickly recovered from the pandemic's lows.</p>

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A man who was headed to Dubai was detained on Thursday at Indira Gandhi International Airport after another traveller overheard him using the word "bomb" while on call with someone else.

A man who was headed to Dubai was detained on Thursday at Indira Gandhi International Airport after another traveller overheard him using the word "bomb" while on call with someone else. A male traveller talking on the phone with someone on the other end overheard saying, "CISF removed coconut from my bag fearing it could be a bomb but allowed guthkha that was in my bag." A senior official revealed that a passenger was taking a connecting flight from Mumbai to Dubai through Vistara Airlines flight number UK-941 (Delhi to Mumbai), which was scheduled for departure at 4.55 p.m. “The passenger travelling to Dubai for the job was talking to his mother on the phone and the conversation was overheard by a lady co-passenger sitting next to him. He told his mother that CISF not allowed coconut in his bag fearing it could be a bomb but they allowed pan masala that was kept in his bag,” said the official. The female co-passenger raised an alarm when she heard the word bomb, and the flight crew alerted CISF, as reported by ANI. The woman boarded the aircraft freely after the passenger did. Despite a thorough search of the whole aircraft, nothing was discovered. Her travelling companion declined to get on the aircraft, so the woman purchased another ticket for Mumbai. “In the process, the flight was delayed for two hours before it got clearance to take off. The male passenger was handed over to IGI police,” the official said. The IGI police said that a case had been filed. Also read | Explained | How Air India’s diverted flight to Russia landed amid airspace row between Moscow, the West No uniform for Vistara cabin crew An increase in workforce and supply issues have given Indian airline Vistara a new problem: a lack of cabin crew uniforms. Also watch | Air India, Vistara merger kickstarts "Vistara is experiencing limited availability of its cabin crew uniforms," the carrier, a joint venture between Tata Sons Pvt Ltd. and Singapore Airlines Ltd., said on its Twitter account in a post titled "Important Update." It cited an "unforeseen issue" with the supply of material. It stated that certain cabin staff will have to forgo the customary aubergine-colored tunics in favour of black pants and polo t-shirts with the Vistara logo, calling the decision "not an ideal measure." The worldwide aviation sector has suffered with a variety of shortages, from new aircraft and engines to flight crew and luggage handlers, as travel demand quickly recovered from the pandemic's lows. Vistara, which is merging with Air India Ltd., stated that it was actively coordinating with suppliers to find a solution and that its priority was still "delivering world-class customer service." WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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On Thursday, India operated its first all-woman Hajj flight. 145 Muslim women left to perform the Hajj without a male guardian. The flight was entirely operated by women. Molly Gambhir reports.

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<p>Chief of India's prominent political party Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Sharad Pawar has appointed Supriya Sule and Praful Patel as the working presidents of the party. Supriya Sule is Pawar's daughter, a seasoned politician and Member of Parliament (MP) in the Lok Sabha (lower house in the Indian parliament). Meanwhile, Praful Patel has held various important positions in both the state and central governments</p>

<p>The announcement was made during the 25th-anniversary celebration of the NCP, a political party founded by Sharad Pawar and PA Sangma in 1999. The presence of Ajit Pawar, a key figure in the NCP and nephew of Sharad Pawar, added significance to the announcement.</p>

<h2><strong>Rejection of Sharad Pawar's resignation</strong></h2>

<p>Sharad Pawar had offered to resign from the presidency of the party last month, which led to strong protests from party members and other political leaders.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>However, an NCP panel formed to deliberate on his resignation rejected it on May 5, urging him to continue as the party president.</p>

<h2><strong>Division of responsibilities, focus on elections</strong></h2>

<p>According to NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal, Supriya Sule and Praful Patel have been appointed as working presidents to divide the election work, as well as the responsibilities related to Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"They have been made the working Presidents so that the election work and Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha work can be divided. They have been allotted more responsibilities on their shoulders because elections are near. This is for handling the 2024 Lok Sabha election work," NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal told reporters.</p>

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<p>With the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in 2024, the party aims to strengthen its preparations and focus on the crucial election work.</p>

<h2><strong>Opposition unity and future plans</strong></h2>

<p>During the event, Sharad Pawar also addressed the upcoming opposition meeting in Patna, emphasizing the need for unity among opposition parties.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"All opposition parties have to come together, I am sure the people of this country will help us. On 23rd we all are meet in Bihar, discuss and come up with a programme and will travel across the country and present it to the people," Pawar said.</p>

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<p>He expressed confidence that the people of the country would support them and stated that they would discuss and devise a joint plan during the meeting. The intention is to travel across the country, presenting the plan to the people.</p>

<p>After witnessing the emotional protests and receiving support from party workers, Sharad Pawar decided to withdraw his resignation as the national president of the NCP.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I can't disrespect your sentiments. Due to your love, I am respecting the demand that was made to me to withdraw my resignation and the resolution that was passed by senior NCP leaders. I withdraw my decision to step down as the national president of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)," Pawar had said.</p>

<p>He acknowledged the sentiments of the party members and stated his commitment to work towards education, agriculture, cooperation, sports, culture, and various other areas.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Additionally, he expressed a keen focus on addressing the concerns of the youth, students, workers, Dalits, tribals, and other marginalized sections of society.</p>

<p>With the appointment of Supriya Sule and Praful Patel as working presidents, Sharad Pawar aims to strengthen the NCP's organizational structure and prepare for upcoming elections while fostering unity within the party and the opposition.</p>

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Chief of India's prominent political party Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Sharad Pawar has appointed Supriya Sule and Praful Patel as the working presidents of the party.

Chief of India's prominent political party Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Sharad Pawar has appointed Supriya Sule and Praful Patel as the working presidents of the party. Supriya Sule is Pawar's daughter, a seasoned politician and Member of Parliament (MP) in the Lok Sabha (lower house in the Indian parliament). Meanwhile, Praful Patel has held various important positions in both the state and central governments The announcement was made during the 25th-anniversary celebration of the NCP, a political party founded by Sharad Pawar and PA Sangma in 1999. The presence of Ajit Pawar, a key figure in the NCP and nephew of Sharad Pawar, added significance to the announcement. Rejection of Sharad Pawar's resignation Sharad Pawar had offered to resign from the presidency of the party last month, which led to strong protests from party members and other political leaders. Also Read | San Francisco: Nine people shot at in yet another 'targeted' shooting incident However, an NCP panel formed to deliberate on his resignation rejected it on May 5, urging him to continue as the party president. Division of responsibilities, focus on elections According to NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal, Supriya Sule and Praful Patel have been appointed as working presidents to divide the election work, as well as the responsibilities related to Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha. "They have been made the working Presidents so that the election work and Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha work can be divided. They have been allotted more responsibilities on their shoulders because elections are near. This is for handling the 2024 Lok Sabha election work," NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal told reporters. Also Read | Archbishop of Canterbury urges Anglican church of Uganda to reject anti-LGBT law With the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in 2024, the party aims to strengthen its preparations and focus on the crucial election work. Opposition unity and future plans During the event, Sharad Pawar also addressed the upcoming opposition meeting in Patna, emphasizing the need for unity among opposition parties. "All opposition parties have to come together, I am sure the people of this country will help us. On 23rd we all are meet in Bihar, discuss and come up with a programme and will travel across the country and present it to the people," Pawar said. Watch | Exclusive inside view of the INS Hansa Goa, home to a wide-range fleet of Naval aircraft × He expressed confidence that the people of the country would support them and stated that they would discuss and devise a joint plan during the meeting. The intention is to travel across the country, presenting the plan to the people. After witnessing the emotional protests and receiving support from party workers, Sharad Pawar decided to withdraw his resignation as the national president of the NCP. “I can't disrespect your sentiments. Due to your love, I am respecting the demand that was made to me to withdraw my resignation and the resolution that was passed by senior NCP leaders. I withdraw my decision to step down as the national president of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)," Pawar had said. He acknowledged the sentiments of the party members and stated his commitment to work towards education, agriculture, cooperation, sports, culture, and various other areas. Additionally, he expressed a keen focus on addressing the concerns of the youth, students, workers, Dalits, tribals, and other marginalized sections of society. With the appointment of Supriya Sule and Praful Patel as working presidents, Sharad Pawar aims to strengthen the NCP's organizational structure and prepare for upcoming elections while fostering unity within the party and the opposition. 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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<p>It is indeed an honour for an Indian prime minister when he is invited to address a joint session of the Congress (parliament) of the United States, which, despite its hiccups, remains the world's sole superpower and the most powerful democracy to boot. The honour due this month for Prime Minister Narendra Modi is doubled when you realise that about 18 years ago, he was denied a visa by the same country.</p>

<p>In 2005, Modi, then Gujarat chief minister and nowhere seen to be in the race to become the PM of the world's most populous democracy, was denied a diplomatic visa by the State Department because he was not qualified for that purpose and on top of that his existing tourist/business visa was revoked in a move clearly linked to Hindu-Muslim riots in his state in 2002. The visa denial was on the ground that Modi was seen as a person under the Immigration and Nationality Act "responsible for or directly carried out, at any time, particularly severe violations of religious freedom." The then-Congress party-led UPA government in New Delhi did request the US to review the decision in favour of its opposition BJP leader, but that did not work.</p>

<p>We have come a long way from there, haven't we?</p>

<p>Modi has indeed visited the US five times after assuming office in 2014 and things have changed a lot but it is time to add a few caveats because diplomacy is simply not what it used to be.</p>

<p>Relations between countries are broadly seen as relations between its peoples, but in a world where liberalism, freedom of speech and democracy are expected to hang together (at least in principle), leaders have to contend with many facets of diplomacy. That is exactly the reality check Modi needs as he heads to the US for what is clearly a strategic bilateral relationship being taken to the next level.</p>

<p>But first, the small detail of whether Modi's honour is rare as Indian prime ministers go. The rarity of his visit would come more from the fact that the joint Congress session delegates would be listening to a man to whom the State Department once denied a mere tourist visa than from his stature as the Indian PM, as his gushing followers on WhatsApp forwards suggest.</p>

<p>Modi is the sixth Indian PM after Jawaharlal Nehru, Rajiv Gandhi, P.V. Narasimha Rao, Atal Behari Vajpayee and Manmohan Singh to address the joint session. I believe the significance is greater now more because of the geopolitical situation in which the US keen to enlarge its Asian influence to contain China amid India emerging as a key economic power with a vast technological army.</p>

<p>The fact that Modi's June 22 speech would be his second to a joint Congress session after the visa denial makes it truly unprecedented and magnificent. He last addressed the House of Representatives and Senate members together in 2016.</p>

<p>I have, however, little doubt that Track III diplomacy will continue to nag Modi. I define Track III diplomacy as a new-age term in a world connected by the Internet and social media to describe close contact, conversations, shouting matches and coordinated protests done by political dissidents and civil society groups of various countries.</p>

<p>Track II diplomacy is a term normally used to describe informal and unofficial meetings between private individuals to reach&nbsp;a common ground between official negotiators of two countries. These could be academics, activists, business leaders or non-governmental organisations. They usually have the blessings of the government of the day.</p>

<p>Track III is a study in contrast. You could call it contra diplomacy that influences bilateral relations beyond the hugs, kisses and photo opportunities that show official bonhomie.</p>

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It is now a hard reality because most democracies are now strained by concerns on extremism, dissidence and right-wing politics that bring race, religion, freedom of speech and human rights into mainstream diplomacy focused on security and trade. The reality gets harder when you realise that through media conversations and Congressional hearings, Track III can influence Track II and I.</p>

<p>When Modi faced Washington's visa ban in 2005, US Ambassador David Mulford mentioned that the "two great and vibrant democracies share common values on the freedom of speech, freedom of religion and representative government."</p>

<p>The simple fact is that a lot has changed in both the US and India since then.</p>

<p>Democrat President Joe Biden's Republican predecessor Donald Trump has faced extensive criticism or allegations of racism. In India, Modi has right-wing ideologues who frown on American "wokeism" that is now questioning the Indian practice of caste on US soil. And these wokes are close to Biden's Democratic party, whether Modi likes it or not. Anti-US protests are so common in India, that individual American presidents would be least bothered unlike Modi supporters fretting over US 'wokeism'. Trump and Modi both have fans and critics in each other's country.</p>

<p>Modi's biggest baiter, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, has been in the US addressing the Indian diaspora, Stanford University dons and students and other forums slamming Modi's politics, policies and personality. US civil rights groups will continue to target Modi, no matter what.</p>

<p>Modi's followers see this as an "anti-national" move as they expect (somewhat naively) that post-colonial ideas of national unity should be the norm. But India is no longer a freshly-minted independent nation. It is a colourful, noisy, reasonably mature democracy.</p>

<p>On a recent visit to Australia, Modi pointed to the fact that his address to the Indian diaspora was attended by both the current Labor Prime Minister and the previous one from the Liberal Party sitting now in the opposition. While he did get a rockstar tag for his Sydney Olympic Park address to a 21,000-strong crowd, it is equally true that he was criticised in Canberra by Indian dissidents and human rights groups joining hands with Australian Greens at a private event hosted in Australia's national parliament premises where a BBC documentary critical of Modi was screened -- whereas it is banned in India.</p>

<p>Historians and rights activists do not forget things in a hurry -- and that is the beauty of liberalism and democracy. As significantly liberal democracies, Australia and the US are more accepting of this truth. When he actually lands in the US, private conversations on Modi will not be limited to what is said in public by officials. Track III realism is part of the new normal.<br />
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It is indeed an honour for an Indian prime minister when he is invited to address a joint session of the Congress (parliament) of the United States, which, despite its hiccups, remains the world's sole superpower and the most powerful democracy to boot.

It is indeed an honour for an Indian prime minister when he is invited to address a joint session of the Congress (parliament) of the United States, which, despite its hiccups, remains the world's sole superpower and the most powerful democracy to boot. The honour due this month for Prime Minister Narendra Modi is doubled when you realise that about 18 years ago, he was denied a visa by the same country. In 2005, Modi, then Gujarat chief minister and nowhere seen to be in the race to become the PM of the world's most populous democracy, was denied a diplomatic visa by the State Department because he was not qualified for that purpose and on top of that his existing tourist/business visa was revoked in a move clearly linked to Hindu-Muslim riots in his state in 2002. The visa denial was on the ground that Modi was seen as a person under the Immigration and Nationality Act "responsible for or directly carried out, at any time, particularly severe violations of religious freedom." The then-Congress party-led UPA government in New Delhi did request the US to review the decision in favour of its opposition BJP leader, but that did not work. We have come a long way from there, haven't we? Modi has indeed visited the US five times after assuming office in 2014 and things have changed a lot but it is time to add a few caveats because diplomacy is simply not what it used to be. Relations between countries are broadly seen as relations between its peoples, but in a world where liberalism, freedom of speech and democracy are expected to hang together (at least in principle), leaders have to contend with many facets of diplomacy. That is exactly the reality check Modi needs as he heads to the US for what is clearly a strategic bilateral relationship being taken to the next level. But first, the small detail of whether Modi's honour is rare as Indian prime ministers go. The rarity of his visit would come more from the fact that the joint Congress session delegates would be listening to a man to whom the State Department once denied a mere tourist visa than from his stature as the Indian PM, as his gushing followers on WhatsApp forwards suggest. Modi is the sixth Indian PM after Jawaharlal Nehru, Rajiv Gandhi, P.V. Narasimha Rao, Atal Behari Vajpayee and Manmohan Singh to address the joint session. I believe the significance is greater now more because of the geopolitical situation in which the US keen to enlarge its Asian influence to contain China amid India emerging as a key economic power with a vast technological army. The fact that Modi's June 22 speech would be his second to a joint Congress session after the visa denial makes it truly unprecedented and magnificent. He last addressed the House of Representatives and Senate members together in 2016. I have, however, little doubt that Track III diplomacy will continue to nag Modi. I define Track III diplomacy as a new-age term in a world connected by the Internet and social media to describe close contact, conversations, shouting matches and coordinated protests done by political dissidents and civil society groups of various countries. Track II diplomacy is a term normally used to describe informal and unofficial meetings between private individuals to reach a common ground between official negotiators of two countries. These could be academics, activists, business leaders or non-governmental organisations. They usually have the blessings of the government of the day. Track III is a study in contrast. You could call it contra diplomacy that influences bilateral relations beyond the hugs, kisses and photo opportunities that show official bonhomie. ALSO READ | From 1994 visit to UNGA 2021, here's a look at Modi's US visits It is now a hard reality because most democracies are now strained by concerns on extremism, dissidence and right-wing politics that bring race, religion, freedom of speech and human rights into mainstream diplomacy focused on security and trade. The reality gets harder when you realise that through media conversations and Congressional hearings, Track III can influence Track II and I. When Modi faced Washington's visa ban in 2005, US Ambassador David Mulford mentioned that the "two great and vibrant democracies share common values on the freedom of speech, freedom of religion and representative government." The simple fact is that a lot has changed in both the US and India since then. Democrat President Joe Biden's Republican predecessor Donald Trump has faced extensive criticism or allegations of racism. In India, Modi has right-wing ideologues who frown on American "wokeism" that is now questioning the Indian practice of caste on US soil. And these wokes are close to Biden's Democratic party, whether Modi likes it or not. Anti-US protests are so common in India, that individual American presidents would be least bothered unlike Modi supporters fretting over US 'wokeism'. Trump and Modi both have fans and critics in each other's country. Modi's biggest baiter, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, has been in the US addressing the Indian diaspora, Stanford University dons and students and other forums slamming Modi's politics, policies and personality. US civil rights groups will continue to target Modi, no matter what. Modi's followers see this as an "anti-national" move as they expect (somewhat naively) that post-colonial ideas of national unity should be the norm. But India is no longer a freshly-minted independent nation. It is a colourful, noisy, reasonably mature democracy. On a recent visit to Australia, Modi pointed to the fact that his address to the Indian diaspora was attended by both the current Labor Prime Minister and the previous one from the Liberal Party sitting now in the opposition. While he did get a rockstar tag for his Sydney Olympic Park address to a 21,000-strong crowd, it is equally true that he was criticised in Canberra by Indian dissidents and human rights groups joining hands with Australian Greens at a private event hosted in Australia's national parliament premises where a BBC documentary critical of Modi was screened -- whereas it is banned in India. Historians and rights activists do not forget things in a hurry -- and that is the beauty of liberalism and democracy. As significantly liberal democracies, Australia and the US are more accepting of this truth. When he actually lands in the US, private conversations on Modi will not be limited to what is said in public by officials. Track III realism is part of the new normal. 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The long waited rains are fondly here in a bit of a relief for the farmers across India's Southern State of Kerala as Monsoon has reached its coast after more than a week's delay. According to the state-run Indian Meteorological Department, the formation of a serious cyclonic storm Biparjoy in the Arabian Sea was the reason behind the delay in the monsoons forming or the Indian peninsula.

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<p>India's crime-fighting agency, the Enforcement Directorate, has issued a show-cause notice to Xiaomi's India unit, its officials, and three banks as part of an investigation that uncovered illegal remittances made by the Chinese smartphone maker to foreign entities.</p>

<p>The notice was issued under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) and relates to remittances amounting to 55.51 billion Indian rupees ($673.2 million).</p>

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<p>The Enforcement Directorate claims that Xiaomi began unlawfully moving money abroad in 2015, using misleading information and disguising the funds as royalty payments. Last year, the agency froze Xiaomi's assets in India, alleging that the company had made illegal remittances by falsely presenting them as royalty payments to foreign entities.</p>

<h2><strong>Xiaomi refutes allegations&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Xiaomi is accused of transferring 55.51 billion rupees in foreign currency to three businesses, including a Xiaomi group entity, under the guise of royalty payments. However, Xiaomi has denied these allegations, asserting that its royalty payments were legitimate and expressing its commitment to protecting its reputation and interests.</p>

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<p>The agency asserts that Xiaomi's actions contravene Section 4 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, which imposes restrictions on the acquisition, ownership, possession, or transfer of foreign exchange, foreign securities, or immovable property located outside India.</p>

<p>An Indian court in the month of April rejected the Chinese smartphone maker's plea against the seizure and this represented a significant setback for the company, which is one of India's rapidly growing smartphone brands.</p>

<p>Xiaomi has made substantial investments in India in recent years, including the establishment of manufacturing facilities and the launch of affordable smartphones targeting price-sensitive consumers.</p>

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<p>Tensions between India and China, stemming from a border conflict, have further complicated the business operations of Chinese enterprises in India since 2020.</p>

<p>Over 300 Chinese apps, including popular ones like TikTok, have been banned in India due to security concerns. Chinese companies like WeChat and Alibaba have also faced scrutiny, restrictions, and compliance issues related to data privacy, national security, and local laws in recent years.</p>

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India's crime-fighting agency, the Enforcement Directorate, has issued a show-cause notice to Xiaomi's India unit, its officials, and three banks as part of an investigation that uncovered illegal remittances made by the Chinese smartphone maker to foreign entities.

India's crime-fighting agency, the Enforcement Directorate, has issued a show-cause notice to Xiaomi's India unit, its officials, and three banks as part of an investigation that uncovered illegal remittances made by the Chinese smartphone maker to foreign entities. The notice was issued under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) and relates to remittances amounting to 55.51 billion Indian rupees ($673.2 million). Also Read | Iowa: Minor tries to rent hitman to kill child, gets caught on parody site The Enforcement Directorate claims that Xiaomi began unlawfully moving money abroad in 2015, using misleading information and disguising the funds as royalty payments. Last year, the agency froze Xiaomi's assets in India, alleging that the company had made illegal remittances by falsely presenting them as royalty payments to foreign entities. Xiaomi refutes allegations Xiaomi is accused of transferring 55.51 billion rupees in foreign currency to three businesses, including a Xiaomi group entity, under the guise of royalty payments. However, Xiaomi has denied these allegations, asserting that its royalty payments were legitimate and expressing its commitment to protecting its reputation and interests. Also Read | Deserted dystopia: Chinese city evacuated after cracks appear near high-rises The agency asserts that Xiaomi's actions contravene Section 4 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, which imposes restrictions on the acquisition, ownership, possession, or transfer of foreign exchange, foreign securities, or immovable property located outside India. An Indian court in the month of April rejected the Chinese smartphone maker's plea against the seizure and this represented a significant setback for the company, which is one of India's rapidly growing smartphone brands. Xiaomi has made substantial investments in India in recent years, including the establishment of manufacturing facilities and the launch of affordable smartphones targeting price-sensitive consumers. Watch | Sunak-Biden Meet: 'Atlantic declaration' seen as a counter to Russia and China × India's heightened scrutiny of Chinese enterprises Foreign companies operating in India, particularly those from China, have faced heightened scrutiny and regulatory challenges. Indian authorities have been increasingly vigilant in enforcing financial regulations and investigating alleged violations, such as tax evasion, money laundering, and breaches of foreign exchange rules. Tensions between India and China, stemming from a border conflict, have further complicated the business operations of Chinese enterprises in India since 2020. Over 300 Chinese apps, including popular ones like TikTok, have been banned in India due to security concerns. Chinese companies like WeChat and Alibaba have also faced scrutiny, restrictions, and compliance issues related to data privacy, national security, and local laws in recent 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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The Indian PM Modi is soon going to step foot in the U.S. for the official state visit. A meeting will be hosted by US President Joe Biden at the White House. PM Modi is scheduled to visit the US on June 22.

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<p>An Indian online food delivery service named Zomato withdrew its advertisement on recycling trash, following complaints over how it depicted a Dalit&nbsp;character.&nbsp;Dalits, formerly&nbsp;referred to as "untouchables",&nbsp;are a historically underprivileged population in the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The character&nbsp;appeared as recycled rubbish in a Zomato commercial for World Environment Day.</p>

<p>The company took down the video, saying it had "unintentionally" hurt some&nbsp;communities.&nbsp;The ad featured actor Aditya Lakhia, who famously played a character called Kachra in the 2001 Bollywood film <em>Lagaan</em>, reported the BBC.</p>

<p>The movie, which features Aamir Khan, is about peasants who challenge their British overlords to a game of cricket in order to avoid paying a harsh tax. The movie received an Oscar nomination, and Time magazine named it one of the top 25 sports films ever made.</p>

<p>The character of Kachra, who in Hindi means "garbage",&nbsp;is shown in the movie as being crippled and rejected by his fellow villagers until he is chosen to play for the squad. He ultimately plays a crucial part in helping his side pull off an unexpected victory.</p>

<p>The figure in Zomato's advertisement played with goods manufactured from recycled garbage, including a lamp, table, paper, and watering can, in an effort to highlight the company's voluntary waste recycling.</p>

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<p>Zomato was condemned for airing a "repulsive" ad by Bollywood director Neeraj Ghaywan.</p>

<p>In a tweet, he criticised "Kachra from Lagaan," calling it "one of the most dehumanised voiceless depictions of Dalits ever in cinema".</p>

<p>Development expert Radha Khan stated in The Indian Express that "using a character who is a Dalit and showing him to be made from actual waste is extremely problematic and insensitive".</p>

<p>"To depict a person as being recycled trash 'rescued'&nbsp;from the dung heap to be used as utility 'objects'&nbsp;dehumanises him. It shows how corporate boardrooms and ad agencies have no diversity in their staff and are clearly completely dominated by upper castes who have little or no understanding of how to perceive and depict those who are from marginalised and socially-ostracised groups." Khan said.</p>

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<h2><strong>Calls to boycott Zomato</strong></h2>

<p>On Friday, social media users called for a&nbsp;boycott of the company.&nbsp;Zomato tried a play on the word "kachra",&nbsp;according to communications strategist Karthik Srinivasan, but failed to consider how it would appear to have the figure execute "seemingly dehumanising and menial tasks", reported the BBC.</p>

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An Indian online food delivery service named Zomato withdrew its advertisement on recycling trash, following complaints over how it depicted a Dalit character. Dalits, formerly referred to as "untouchables", are a historically underprivileged population in the country.

An Indian online food delivery service named Zomato withdrew its advertisement on recycling trash, following complaints over how it depicted a Dalit character. Dalits, formerly referred to as "untouchables", are a historically underprivileged population in the country. The character appeared as recycled rubbish in a Zomato commercial for World Environment Day. The company took down the video, saying it had "unintentionally" hurt some communities. The ad featured actor Aditya Lakhia, who famously played a character called Kachra in the 2001 Bollywood film Lagaan, reported the BBC. The movie, which features Aamir Khan, is about peasants who challenge their British overlords to a game of cricket in order to avoid paying a harsh tax. The movie received an Oscar nomination, and Time magazine named it one of the top 25 sports films ever made. The character of Kachra, who in Hindi means "garbage", is shown in the movie as being crippled and rejected by his fellow villagers until he is chosen to play for the squad. He ultimately plays a crucial part in helping his side pull off an unexpected victory. The figure in Zomato's advertisement played with goods manufactured from recycled garbage, including a lamp, table, paper, and watering can, in an effort to highlight the company's voluntary waste recycling. Also watch | Byju's to cut jobs, sales, and marketing teams to face the heat Zomato was condemned for airing a "repulsive" ad by Bollywood director Neeraj Ghaywan. In a tweet, he criticised "Kachra from Lagaan," calling it "one of the most dehumanised voiceless depictions of Dalits ever in cinema". Development expert Radha Khan stated in The Indian Express that "using a character who is a Dalit and showing him to be made from actual waste is extremely problematic and insensitive". "To depict a person as being recycled trash 'rescued' from the dung heap to be used as utility 'objects' dehumanises him. It shows how corporate boardrooms and ad agencies have no diversity in their staff and are clearly completely dominated by upper castes who have little or no understanding of how to perceive and depict those who are from marginalised and socially-ostracised groups." Khan said. Also read | Mumbai Murder: Man accused of brutally killing partner claims to be HIV+, police reveals the two were married Calls to boycott Zomato On Friday, social media users called for a boycott of the company. Zomato tried a play on the word "kachra", according to communications strategist Karthik Srinivasan, but failed to consider how it would appear to have the figure execute "seemingly dehumanising and menial tasks", reported the BBC. The advertisement has been removed from all of Zomato's social media platforms. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and thanked him for his country's "excellent support" during evacuation of Indians from Sudan in April, while also conveying best wishes for the upcoming Haj pilgrimage.

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<p>India is home to 101 million people with diabetes and 136 million people who are dealing with prediabetes, according to a <a href="https://www.thelancet.com/journals/landia/article/PIIS2213-8587(23)00119-5/fulltext">recent report&nbsp;published in the Lancet</a>.&nbsp;This indicates that the metabolic condition affects roughly 11.4 per cent&nbsp;of the nation's population.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Indian Ministry of Health and Family Welfare jointly financed the country's largest epidemiological research on diabetes and chronic noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). All 28 states, two union territories, and Delhi, the nation's capital, are included in the research. Samples of a&nbsp;total of 1,13,043 people were&nbsp;used in the study. The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology, a highly regarded medical publication, has published the study's findings.</p>

<p>Goa has the most significant prevalence of diabetes, at 26.4 per cent, while Uttar Pradesh, the most populated state, has the lowest, at 4.8 per cent. The study found that, with the exception of prediabetes, urban areas had a higher incidence of all metabolic NCDs than rural ones. According to the nationwide survey, 315 million Americans have excessive blood pressure, 254 million are obese generally, and 351 million are obese in their midsections. In addition, 213 million individuals had hypercholesterolemia or elevated cholesterol.</p>

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<p>“It is quite evident from the study results that India has a substantial population at risk of cardiovascular disease and other long-term organ complications due to metabolic NCDs," &nbsp;Dr RS&nbsp;Dhaliwal, Scientist ‘G’ &amp; Head, Non-communicable Disease Division, Indian Council of Medical Research told the Hindustan Times.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The findings of this study are very significant as they provide robust estimates of NCDs for the nation. Compared to earlier estimates, India currently has a substantially greater prevalence of metabolic NCDs. In India, the diabetes epidemic is in transition, with some states having already reached their peak rates while others are just getting started. The study also demonstrates that despite the fact that all metabolic NCDs are more common in urban regions, rural areas have significantly greater prevalence rates than that reported previously," Dr R.M.Anjana, Managing Director, Dr Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre (DMDSC) and President, Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF told the Hindustan Times.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Symptoms of diabetes</strong></h2>

<p>The severity of diabetes symptoms is determined by blood sugar levels. Some people may not exhibit symptoms, particularly if they have prediabetes, gestational diabetes, or type 2 diabetes. Symptoms of type 1 diabetes may appear suddenly and are more severe, according to the Mayo Clinic.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes can both cause the following symptoms:</p>

<p>- Noticing more thirst than usual<br />
- Frequent urination.<br />
- Weight loss without any effort.<br />
- Ketones are present in the urine. When there is insufficient insulin available, muscle and fat are broken - Down, producing ketones as a consequence.<br />
- Becoming worn out and fragile.<br />
- Irritated or experiencing other mood swings.<br />
- Vision that is hazy.<br />
- Having wounds that take a long time to heal.</p>

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India is home to 101 million people with diabetes and 136 million people who are dealing with prediabetes, according to a recent report published in the Lancet. This indicates that the metabolic condition affects roughly 11.

India is home to 101 million people with diabetes and 136 million people who are dealing with prediabetes, according to a recent report published in the Lancet. This indicates that the metabolic condition affects roughly 11.4 per cent of the nation's population. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Indian Ministry of Health and Family Welfare jointly financed the country's largest epidemiological research on diabetes and chronic noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). All 28 states, two union territories, and Delhi, the nation's capital, are included in the research. Samples of a total of 1,13,043 people were used in the study. The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology, a highly regarded medical publication, has published the study's findings. Goa has the most significant prevalence of diabetes, at 26.4 per cent, while Uttar Pradesh, the most populated state, has the lowest, at 4.8 per cent. The study found that, with the exception of prediabetes, urban areas had a higher incidence of all metabolic NCDs than rural ones. According to the nationwide survey, 315 million Americans have excessive blood pressure, 254 million are obese generally, and 351 million are obese in their midsections. In addition, 213 million individuals had hypercholesterolemia or elevated cholesterol. Also read | Taurine, a common energy drink ingredient, may slow down ageing process “It is quite evident from the study results that India has a substantial population at risk of cardiovascular disease and other long-term organ complications due to metabolic NCDs," Dr RS Dhaliwal, Scientist ‘G’ & Head, Non-communicable Disease Division, Indian Council of Medical Research told the Hindustan Times. "The findings of this study are very significant as they provide robust estimates of NCDs for the nation. Compared to earlier estimates, India currently has a substantially greater prevalence of metabolic NCDs. In India, the diabetes epidemic is in transition, with some states having already reached their peak rates while others are just getting started. The study also demonstrates that despite the fact that all metabolic NCDs are more common in urban regions, rural areas have significantly greater prevalence rates than that reported previously," Dr R.M.Anjana, Managing Director, Dr Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre (DMDSC) and President, Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF told the Hindustan Times. Symptoms of diabetes The severity of diabetes symptoms is determined by blood sugar levels. Some people may not exhibit symptoms, particularly if they have prediabetes, gestational diabetes, or type 2 diabetes. Symptoms of type 1 diabetes may appear suddenly and are more severe, according to the Mayo Clinic. Type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes can both cause the following symptoms: - Noticing more thirst than usual - Frequent urination. - Weight loss without any effort. - Ketones are present in the urine. When there is insufficient insulin available, muscle and fat are broken - Down, producing ketones as a consequence. - Becoming worn out and fragile. - Irritated or experiencing other mood swings. - Vision that is hazy. - Having wounds that take a long time to heal. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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