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<p>In Ballabhgarh town in the north Indian state of Haryana, a distressing incident unfolded as a 15-year-old girl took the life of her 12-year-old brother motivated by her belief that her parents loved him more than her.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Upon their return from work on Tuesday evening, the parents were taken aback when they discovered their son lying motionless beneath a sheet.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Initially, they tried to awaken him, but their efforts were in vain. With a heavy heart, they removed the sheet, only to confront the horrifying reality that their son had been strangled to death.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The mother, in despair, shared that only her elder daughter had been present inside the house during the incident, as per media reports.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Alerted about the distressing occurrence, the police swiftly arrived at the scene and launched a thorough investigation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Through questioning, the authorities learned that the young girl and her brother had been staying with their grandparents in Uttar Pradesh and had recently returned to Ballabhgarh to spend their summer vacation with their parents.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The police verified that the girl held the belief that her parents displayed a preference for her brother.</p>

<p>According to the police, the family had provided a mobile phone to their son. On the day of the incident, while engrossed in playing a game on the phone, her brother declined her request to borrow it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Consumed by anger, she tragically resorted to strangling him.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>At present, the police are making preparations to present the girl before the juvenile justice board for further legal proceedings.&nbsp;</p>

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In Ballabhgarh town in the north Indian state of Haryana, a distressing incident unfolded as a 15-year-old girl took the life of her 12-year-old brother motivated by her belief that her parents loved him more than her.

In Ballabhgarh town in the north Indian state of Haryana, a distressing incident unfolded as a 15-year-old girl took the life of her 12-year-old brother motivated by her belief that her parents loved him more than her. Upon their return from work on Tuesday evening, the parents were taken aback when they discovered their son lying motionless beneath a sheet. Also Read | Pablo Escobar’s hippos to be flown to Mexico—drug lord El Chapo’s birthplace Initially, they tried to awaken him, but their efforts were in vain. With a heavy heart, they removed the sheet, only to confront the horrifying reality that their son had been strangled to death. The mother, in despair, shared that only her elder daughter had been present inside the house during the incident, as per media reports. Alerted about the distressing occurrence, the police swiftly arrived at the scene and launched a thorough investigation. Through questioning, the authorities learned that the young girl and her brother had been staying with their grandparents in Uttar Pradesh and had recently returned to Ballabhgarh to spend their summer vacation with their parents. Also Read | China drilling 10,000-metre deep hole into Earth's crust. Here's why The police verified that the girl held the belief that her parents displayed a preference for her brother. According to the police, the family had provided a mobile phone to their son. On the day of the incident, while engrossed in playing a game on the phone, her brother declined her request to borrow it. Consumed by anger, she tragically resorted to strangling him. Watch | Singer Sia reveals Autism diagnosis, reflects on personal journey | Details × At present, the police are making preparations to present the girl before the juvenile justice board for further legal proceedings. Sube Singh, the Public Relations Officer of the police, said, "The girl believed that her parents loved her brother more. Her parents had even provided him with a mobile phone on which he was playing a game." "When the girl asked her brother for the phone, he refused, which led to her anger, resulting in the tragic incident." 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. ×

Tragedy in India's Haryana: Minor girl strangulates younger brother as she felt parents loved him more

Indian Home Minister Amit Shah has said that a panel headed by a retired high court judge will be set up to probe the recent ethnic violence in Manipur that started in early May this year. He has also issued a stern warning against those who neutered weapons from security Personnel saying that strict action will be taken if the weapons are not surrendered to authorities. Addressing a press conference during his four-day visit to the state Shah said that the government was dedicated to bringing peace to Manipur as soon as possible.

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The accused, Sahil, in the killing of a 16-year-old girl, Sakshi, in Delhi is being produced in a court today. Earlier, he was taken to a government hospital for a medical examination after stabbing a 16-year-old to death on Sunday evening. The accused allegedly killed the girl after she rejected his advances.

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India's economy beat expectations to grow at 6.1 percent between January and March 2023. That's not all the government now estimates that the economy grew at 7.2 percent between April 2022 and March of 2023. The financial year 23 data will be music to the years of India's policymakers who have been promoting India as a bright spot in an otherwise gloomy economy. The latest data released by India's Statistics Ministry beat the estimates made by India's Central Bank The Reserve Bank of India which had predicted 5.1 percent growth in the first three months of 2023.

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India and China have suspended visas to respective journalists wiping out media access and deepening a rift between the two countries. India's External Affairs Ministry recently said it hoped that China would facilitate the presence of Indian journalists in the country but China has now turned the tables expelling Indian journalists while claiming it's a tit-for-tat action. Now reports say India denied Visa renewals this month to the last two remaining Chinese State media journalists from Xinhua News Agency.

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In a shocking incident, 10 people were killed after a double-decker bus met with an accident in India's Jammu and Kashmir. The bus carrying pilgrims to the Vaishno Devi Shrine fell into a Gorge along the Jammu Srinagar National Highway. More than 50 people were injured in the incident and the police said the accident took place in early morning at around 5:30 am local time.

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<p>Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar met with visiting Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni in New Delhi on Tuesday to address important concerns such as capacity building, defence, and parliamentary cooperation, according to the Ministry of External Affairs.</p>

<p>President Droupadi Murmu had earlier given King Sihamoni a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was also present&nbsp;to receive the king at Rashtrapati Bhavan's forecourts, reported PTI.</p>

<p>External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said in a tweet said he was honoured to meet King Sihamoni.</p>

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<p>“His visit, as our two countries celebrate 70th anniversary of our diplomatic relations, reaffirms the strong civilisational bond between us.</p>

<p>“Today that is expressed in cooperation in heritage conservation, demining, water conservation and socio-economic projects,” he said.</p>

<p>The talks between Dhankhar and the Cambodian king "covered multiple areas of bilateral relations, including capacity building, conservation of architectural monuments, defence cooperation, including de-mining, and parliamentary cooperation," according to MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi.</p>

<p>The Vice President Secretariat said in a second tweet that Dhankhar recalled the warm welcome and good discussions he had during his visit to Cambodia for the India-ASEAN and East Asia Summits in November 2022.</p>

<p>This morning, a visiting dignitary paid respect to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat.</p>

<p>The Cambodian King landed here on Monday for his first state visit. He is joined by a 27-member high-level delegation&nbsp;that includes the minister of the royal palace, the minister of foreign affairs, and other top officials.</p>

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<h2><strong>India-Cambodia relations</strong></h2>

<p>The state visit concludes the 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties between India and Cambodia, which were established in 1952, according to a statement from the MEA.</p>

<p>Bagchi stated that the visit was a chance to strengthen civilisational ties between India and Cambodia. This is the first visit by a Cambodian king in over six decades, the latest being that of the present king's father in 1963.</p>

<p>King Sihamoni will also hold discussions&nbsp;with the President Murmu and PM Modi on a bilateral basis. President&nbsp;Murmu will also host&nbsp;a state banquet&nbsp;in his honour.</p>

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<p>According to the MEA, India and Cambodia have friendly and cordial relations characterised by civilisational, cultural, and economic links as well as deep-rooted people-to-people relationships.</p>

<p>The multifaceted partnership is founded on similar cultural values, a commitment to fostering economic progress, defence and security coordination, and convergence on regional and global challenges.</p>

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Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar met with visiting Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni in New Delhi on Tuesday to address important concerns such as capacity building, defence, and parliamentary cooperation, according to the Ministry of External Affairs.

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar met with visiting Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni in New Delhi on Tuesday to address important concerns such as capacity building, defence, and parliamentary cooperation, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. President Droupadi Murmu had earlier given King Sihamoni a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was also present to receive the king at Rashtrapati Bhavan's forecourts, reported PTI. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said in a tweet said he was honoured to meet King Sihamoni. It was a pleasure to interact with His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni of Cambodia today. We had a positive exchange of views on our close cultural and people to people ties and development partnership. @PeacePalaceKH pic.twitter.com/vx8H8wOYSO — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 30, 2023 × “His visit, as our two countries celebrate 70th anniversary of our diplomatic relations, reaffirms the strong civilisational bond between us. “Today that is expressed in cooperation in heritage conservation, demining, water conservation and socio-economic projects,” he said. The talks between Dhankhar and the Cambodian king "covered multiple areas of bilateral relations, including capacity building, conservation of architectural monuments, defence cooperation, including de-mining, and parliamentary cooperation," according to MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi. The Vice President Secretariat said in a second tweet that Dhankhar recalled the warm welcome and good discussions he had during his visit to Cambodia for the India-ASEAN and East Asia Summits in November 2022. This morning, a visiting dignitary paid respect to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat. The Cambodian King landed here on Monday for his first state visit. He is joined by a 27-member high-level delegation that includes the minister of the royal palace, the minister of foreign affairs, and other top officials. ALSO READ | India: 'Khalistan' references dropped from Class 12 political science textbook India-Cambodia relations The state visit concludes the 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties between India and Cambodia, which were established in 1952, according to a statement from the MEA. Bagchi stated that the visit was a chance to strengthen civilisational ties between India and Cambodia. This is the first visit by a Cambodian king in over six decades, the latest being that of the present king's father in 1963. King Sihamoni will also hold discussions with the President Murmu and PM Modi on a bilateral basis. President Murmu will also host a state banquet in his honour. ALSO WATCH | India faces massive youth unemployment crisis According to the MEA, India and Cambodia have friendly and cordial relations characterised by civilisational, cultural, and economic links as well as deep-rooted people-to-people relationships. The multifaceted partnership is founded on similar cultural values, a commitment to fostering economic progress, defence and security coordination, and convergence on regional and global challenges. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>India's Home Minister Amit Shah is currently on a four-day visit to the crisis-hit northeastern state of Manipur. During his meeting with the stakeholders in the region, Shah appealed for 15 days of peace to bring normalcy and achieve solutions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Muan Tombing, general secretary of the Indigenous Tribal Leaders Forum (ITLF), said the government was likely to announce a judicial inquiry commission to probe the violence in the state. The commission is expected to be headed by a retired Supreme Court judge.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The Home Minister said peace be given a chance for the next 15 days for a solution to be achieved. He said the Centre will appoint a judicial commission and separate teams will visit Imphal and Churachandpur during the period. We assured the Minister that we will not attack any group but if attacked, we will defend ourselves,”&nbsp;Tombing was quoted as saying by The Hindu newspaper.</p>

<p>Two communities - Kukis and Meiteis - have been engaged in attack on each other since the violence first broke out on May 3. Keeping the gravity of the situation in mind, Shah held closed-door meetings with leaders of civil society organisations and tribal representatives in&nbsp;Churachandpur - one of the worst-hit districts.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Shah gives assurances&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Apart from an independent probe, media reports said Shah had given several other assurances, including rehabilitation for loss of life and property and property transfer via direct benefit, relief material to the state and CBI investigation in select cases with no involvement of state officers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Tuesday, Shah took to Twitter and said he had held fruitful meetings with civil society members and reviewed the security situation with the law enforcement agencies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Reviewed the security situation in Manipur in a meeting with senior officials of the Manipur Police, CAPFs and the Indian Army in Imphal. Peace and prosperity of Manipur is our top priority, instructed them to strictly deal with any activities disturbing the peace," said Shah in one of the tweets.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The ethnic violence in Manipur started on May 3 when tribal groups, including the Kuki community, clashed with the ethnic majority of Meitei people - a non-tribal group, over economic benefits and quotas given to the tribes. At least 60 people have been killed while around 35,000 have been displaced due to rioting and ethnic clashes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier this week, 11 athletes from the state including Olympic gold medalist Mitrabai Chanu&nbsp;wrote a letter to Shah, urging&nbsp;him to take immediate action to restore "peace and normalcy" in the state.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The other signatories to the letter include Padma Award winner weightlifter Kunjarani Devi, former Indian woman football team captain Bem Bem Devi and Boxer L Sarita Devi.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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India's Home Minister Amit Shah is currently on a four-day visit to the crisis-hit northeastern state of Manipur. During his meeting with the stakeholders in the region, Shah appealed for 15 days of peace to bring normalcy and achieve solutions.

India's Home Minister Amit Shah is currently on a four-day visit to the crisis-hit northeastern state of Manipur. During his meeting with the stakeholders in the region, Shah appealed for 15 days of peace to bring normalcy and achieve solutions. Muan Tombing, general secretary of the Indigenous Tribal Leaders Forum (ITLF), said the government was likely to announce a judicial inquiry commission to probe the violence in the state. The commission is expected to be headed by a retired Supreme Court judge. “The Home Minister said peace be given a chance for the next 15 days for a solution to be achieved. He said the Centre will appoint a judicial commission and separate teams will visit Imphal and Churachandpur during the period. We assured the Minister that we will not attack any group but if attacked, we will defend ourselves,” Tombing was quoted as saying by The Hindu newspaper. Two communities - Kukis and Meiteis - have been engaged in attack on each other since the violence first broke out on May 3. Keeping the gravity of the situation in mind, Shah held closed-door meetings with leaders of civil society organisations and tribal representatives in Churachandpur - one of the worst-hit districts. WATCH | Manipur Violence: Indian Home Minister Amit Shah in Manipur to restore normalcy × Shah gives assurances Apart from an independent probe, media reports said Shah had given several other assurances, including rehabilitation for loss of life and property and property transfer via direct benefit, relief material to the state and CBI investigation in select cases with no involvement of state officers. On Tuesday, Shah took to Twitter and said he had held fruitful meetings with civil society members and reviewed the security situation with the law enforcement agencies. "Reviewed the security situation in Manipur in a meeting with senior officials of the Manipur Police, CAPFs and the Indian Army in Imphal. Peace and prosperity of Manipur is our top priority, instructed them to strictly deal with any activities disturbing the peace," said Shah in one of the tweets. Reviewed the security situation in Manipur in a meeting with senior officials of the Manipur Police, CAPFs and the Indian Army in Imphal. Peace and prosperity of Manipur is our top priority, instructed them to strictly deal with any activities disturbing the peace. pic.twitter.com/RtSvGFeman — Amit Shah (@AmitShah) May 30, 2023 × The ethnic violence in Manipur started on May 3 when tribal groups, including the Kuki community, clashed with the ethnic majority of Meitei people - a non-tribal group, over economic benefits and quotas given to the tribes. At least 60 people have been killed while around 35,000 have been displaced due to rioting and ethnic clashes. Earlier this week, 11 athletes from the state including Olympic gold medalist Mitrabai Chanu wrote a letter to Shah, urging him to take immediate action to restore "peace and normalcy" in the state. ALSO READ | Manipur crisis: Top Olympians write to Union Home Minister, threaten to return awards if peace not restored The other signatories to the letter include Padma Award winner weightlifter Kunjarani Devi, former Indian woman football team captain Bem Bem Devi and Boxer L Sarita Devi. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Job creation will be the biggest challenge for Indian policymakers as the India's young population continues to grow. India has already overtaken China as the most populous country and about 53% of India is below the age of 30. But India's young do not seem to find full-time jobs, especially in the urban areas. Urban unemployment was at 6.8% in the January-March quarter. The share of urban workers with full-time jobs declined to 48.9% in December 2022.

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<p>The Indian government said on Wednesday (May 31) that the economy grew 6.1 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2022-23, which pushed the annual growth rate to 7.2 per cent.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The official data showed that the growth in the January-March period was higher than the 4.5 per cent expansion in the previous October-December quarter of 2022-23.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) stated that the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) had expanded by 4 per cent in the January-March period of 2021-22.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The economy expanded 7.2 per cent in 2022-23 against a 9.1 per cent growth in 2021-22.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The NSO, in its second advance estimate of national accounts, had pegged the country's growth at 7 per cent for 2022-23.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The official data mentioned that the "real GDP or GDP at Constant (2011-12) Prices in the year 2022-23 is estimated to attain a level of ₹160.06 lakh crore, as against the First Revised Estimates of GDP for the year 2021-22 of ₹149.26 lakh crore."</p>

<p>"The growth in real GDP during 2022-23 is estimated at 7.2 per cent as compared to 9.1 per cent in 2021-22," it added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As quoted by the news agency Reuters, Upasna Bhardwaj, who is the chief economist at the Kotak Mahindra Bank in Mumbai, said, "The sharp upside to the GDP growth suggests the resilience of the Indian economy despite the global slowdown."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"However, we remain watchful on the sustainability of the strength especially when much of the non-agricultural growth has been led by public investment, while consumption remains tepid," Bhardwaj added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India's neighbour China has registered an economic growth of 4.5 per cent in the first three months of 2023.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>'This India is different': Morgan Stanley report&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The latest report by Morgan Stanley noted that India, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has seen a massive transformation. It has gained a position in the world order and becoming a key driver for Asia and global growth.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This India is different from what it was in 2013. In a short span of 10 years, India has gained positions in the world order with significant positive consequences for the macro and market outlook," it said. "India has transformed in less than a decade."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The report has listed the 10 big changes that have happened since Prime Minister Narendra Modi took office in 2014. It said that bringing corporate tax at par with peers was one of the biggest supply-side policy reforms.&nbsp;</p>

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The Indian government said on Wednesday (May 31) that the economy grew 6.1 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2022-23, which pushed the annual growth rate to 7.2 per cent.

The Indian government said on Wednesday (May 31) that the economy grew 6.1 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2022-23, which pushed the annual growth rate to 7.2 per cent. The official data showed that the growth in the January-March period was higher than the 4.5 per cent expansion in the previous October-December quarter of 2022-23. The data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) stated that the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) had expanded by 4 per cent in the January-March period of 2021-22. The economy expanded 7.2 per cent in 2022-23 against a 9.1 per cent growth in 2021-22. The NSO, in its second advance estimate of national accounts, had pegged the country's growth at 7 per cent for 2022-23. The official data mentioned that the "real GDP or GDP at Constant (2011-12) Prices in the year 2022-23 is estimated to attain a level of ₹160.06 lakh crore, as against the First Revised Estimates of GDP for the year 2021-22 of ₹149.26 lakh crore." "The growth in real GDP during 2022-23 is estimated at 7.2 per cent as compared to 9.1 per cent in 2021-22," it added. Annual #GDP Estimates (in Lakh Crore) and Growth Rates (%) at Constant Prices.@Rao_InderjitS @PIB_India @NITIAayog @PMOIndia #MOSPI #NSO #GoIStats #DataForDevelopment #KnowYourStats #GDP pic.twitter.com/FDWzNZctF3 — Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (@GoIStats) May 31, 2023 × 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 #𝐆𝐃𝐏 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 (𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐤𝐡 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐫𝐞) 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 (%) 𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬.@Rao_InderjitS @PIB_India @NITIAayog @PMOIndia #MOSPI #NSO #GoIStats #DataForDevelopment #KnowYourStats #GDP pic.twitter.com/SGsbYiotbC — Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (@GoIStats) May 31, 2023 × As quoted by the news agency Reuters, Upasna Bhardwaj, who is the chief economist at the Kotak Mahindra Bank in Mumbai, said, "The sharp upside to the GDP growth suggests the resilience of the Indian economy despite the global slowdown." "However, we remain watchful on the sustainability of the strength especially when much of the non-agricultural growth has been led by public investment, while consumption remains tepid," Bhardwaj added. India's neighbour China has registered an economic growth of 4.5 per cent in the first three months of 2023. 'This India is different': Morgan Stanley report The latest report by Morgan Stanley noted that India, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has seen a massive transformation. It has gained a position in the world order and becoming a key driver for Asia and global growth. "This India is different from what it was in 2013. In a short span of 10 years, India has gained positions in the world order with significant positive consequences for the macro and market outlook," it said. "India has transformed in less than a decade." The report has listed the 10 big changes that have happened since Prime Minister Narendra Modi took office in 2014. It said that bringing corporate tax at par with peers was one of the biggest supply-side policy reforms. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched its next generation of navigation satellites on Monday. With this India has demonstrated the ability to evolve as it alerts from previous rocket failures in August 2021.

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<p>The film culture in the Kashmir Valley is on the rise. Since the opening of the first film theatre in Srinagar after three decades, the first-ever Kashmiri-produced Bollywood film has been released. And the movie is running houseful over the weekends in the valley's sole theatre.&nbsp;</p>

<p>'Welcome to Kashmir' is the first-ever Kashmiri-produced Bollywood film released in the theatre of Kashmir Valley. The film produced by a Kashmiri and shot in the beautiful locations of the valley has been getting an overwhelming response from the public. The lone theatre in the valley says the movie is running houseful over the weekends and they were not expecting such a response.&nbsp;</p>

<p>''Movie released on May 26 and on the very first day we had a houseful show. We did not expect it but it's getting a lot of response. People are booking online and on weekends it's running houseful. Most of the people are coming to watch over the weekend and people are excited that a Kashmiri film has been made and released here only,'' said Aamir Rashid, Inox Srinagar, Staff.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The film talks about crucial issues like drug addiction, women empowerment and many other issues faced by the people of the Kashmir Valley. It throws light on various challenges that the youth of the valley face. The film director Tariq Bhat has shot the film in various beautiful destinations across the Kashmir region. And the people who are coming to watch the film are appreciating&nbsp;the subject, as well as the talent in the film who are from the valley itself.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>''This is the first step to women empowerment, the girl Mateena in the film has worked in Netflix and everything. It's a very good feeling. The message that has been given through this film is also very good. I would urge everyone to come and watch this film. The message against all the social evils like drugs etc in the movie should be appreciated. People should come and watch it. It's time to accept the change and I hope our talent is channelised. It's very good that we are able to see the movie of Kashmir in Kashmir only, '' said Mehar Attir, Audience.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Most of the film's cast is from the Kashmir Valley, and people are happy the talent of the valley is finally getting a platform to showcase their talent.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>''I am very happy that children from Kashmir who have a lot of talent have come forward. A film called Notebook was released a few years ago and my child had worked in it. Now Tariq Saab has taken this initiative and especially talking about the drug issue in Kashmir is a big initiative. Kashmir needs such movies. It has a women empowerment message too and it's a big platform for the artists of Kashmir,'' said Anita Chandpuri, Audience.&nbsp;</p>

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The film culture in the Kashmir Valley is on the rise. Since the opening of the first film theatre in Srinagar after three decades, the first-ever Kashmiri-produced Bollywood film has been released.

The film culture in the Kashmir Valley is on the rise. Since the opening of the first film theatre in Srinagar after three decades, the first-ever Kashmiri-produced Bollywood film has been released. And the movie is running houseful over the weekends in the valley's sole theatre. 'Welcome to Kashmir' is the first-ever Kashmiri-produced Bollywood film released in the theatre of Kashmir Valley. The film produced by a Kashmiri and shot in the beautiful locations of the valley has been getting an overwhelming response from the public. The lone theatre in the valley says the movie is running houseful over the weekends and they were not expecting such a response. ''Movie released on May 26 and on the very first day we had a houseful show. We did not expect it but it's getting a lot of response. People are booking online and on weekends it's running houseful. Most of the people are coming to watch over the weekend and people are excited that a Kashmiri film has been made and released here only,'' said Aamir Rashid, Inox Srinagar, Staff. The film talks about crucial issues like drug addiction, women empowerment and many other issues faced by the people of the Kashmir Valley. It throws light on various challenges that the youth of the valley face. The film director Tariq Bhat has shot the film in various beautiful destinations across the Kashmir region. And the people who are coming to watch the film are appreciating the subject, as well as the talent in the film who are from the valley itself. Watch: G20 Srinagar Meet: India showcases Kashmir's rich culture × ''This is the first step to women empowerment, the girl Mateena in the film has worked in Netflix and everything. It's a very good feeling. The message that has been given through this film is also very good. I would urge everyone to come and watch this film. The message against all the social evils like drugs etc in the movie should be appreciated. People should come and watch it. It's time to accept the change and I hope our talent is channelised. It's very good that we are able to see the movie of Kashmir in Kashmir only, '' said Mehar Attir, Audience. Most of the film's cast is from the Kashmir Valley, and people are happy the talent of the valley is finally getting a platform to showcase their talent. Also Read | Three Islamic countries attended India-hosted G20 meet in Jammu and Kashmir ''I am very happy that children from Kashmir who have a lot of talent have come forward. A film called Notebook was released a few years ago and my child had worked in it. Now Tariq Saab has taken this initiative and especially talking about the drug issue in Kashmir is a big initiative. Kashmir needs such movies. It has a women empowerment message too and it's a big platform for the artists of Kashmir,'' said Anita Chandpuri, Audience. The film also gives hope to other filmmakers in the Kashmir Valley to make many more films in future. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

First-ever Kashmiri production garners great support in Srinagar following release in sole theatre

The Narendra Modi government completed nine years in power on May 30 and a report released on the same day stated that India had recorded an extraordinary 23 times rise in military exports during the same period. The government attributed policy initiatives and reforms as the driver of change.

India's defence exports grew 23 times in 9 yrs, says govt

A wrestling scandal has engulfed India. Top wrestlers including Olympic medalists Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia along with two-time World Championship bronze medalist Vinesh Phogat have been protesting for five months against Wrestling Federation Chief Brij Bhushan Singh who is accused of sexual harassment. They were ready to immerse their medals into the river Ganga but halted their plan. The wrestlers have given a five-day ultimatum to the Indian government to take action against Singh.

Should India's wrestlers immerse their medals? | WION Sports Extra

<p>Birmingham got its first British-Indian Lord Mayor after the local councillors of the West Midlands city of England chose Chaman Lal to represent it as its first citizen.</p>

<p>Lal was born in the village of Pakhowal in Hoshiarpur before he moved to the UK, where he served as a local councillor for many years.</p>

<p>He came to Birmingham with his mother in 1964 and has lived in the city ever since.</p>

<p>"It is a very proud moment for me and our family, as a son of an army officer born in India, but made in Birmingham," Lal said in his acceptance speech at a mayoral ceremony last week.</p>

<p>"I am an adopted Brummie, and I never thought that one day I would become the Lord Mayor of my adopted city. I would like to thank my fellow councillors for electing me as their first citizen and of our great city which happens to be the highest civic role entrusted to a serving councillor," he said.</p>

<p>Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Cllr Chaman Lal, said: “By accepting this honour, I am very proud to be able to serve this great city as Lord Mayor.</p>

<p>“When I was first elected to the city council nearly 30 years ago, I never imagined that one day I would become Lord Mayor.</p>

<p>"It will be a huge privilege to serve this city as First Citizen, and I look forward to representing Birmingham locally, nationally and internationally over the coming year.</p>

<p>“I’m also keen to meet people from our diverse communities and will do all I can to support organisations and volunteer groups that help vulnerable residents, especially during the current cost of living crisis.”</p>

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<p>"He believes in lifelong learning and continued his academic studies in economics and law on part-time degree courses at the local Polytechnic. He qualified as an engineer in electronics and became an apprentice with an electronics company. He progressed to becoming their youngest chief engineer in the service department and was later promoted to the post of manager of the service department," Birmingham City Council said.</p>

<p>"He has served many years on the West Midlands Transport Authority and has a keen interest in improving public transport. As Chair of the Transport Scrutiny Committee, he led several Task and Finish Groups including making the recommendations for the best e-ticketing solution for the WMPTA which led to the introduction of the contactless travel (Swift Card) in the West Midlands area," the local council noted.</p>

<h2><strong>British Sikh councillor creates history, becomes first turban-clad Lord Mayor of UK city</strong></h2>

<p>British-Sikh councillor, Jaswant Singh Birdi, based in Coventry, has created history by becoming the very first turban-clad Lord Mayor of the central England city.</p>

<p>He recently took charge as Lord Mayor with the official Chains of Office with his wife Krishna by his side as the Lord Mayoress.</p>

<p>“I am so proud to become Lord Mayor of my adopted home city,” said Birdi.</p>

<p>“It has given so much to myself and my family over the years and I will be honoured to show why I love it so much and to promote the city and the wonderful people who live here,” he said.</p>

<p>“As a Sikh, it also means so much that I will be wearing the Chains of Office and the turban. It will help show what a happy multicultural city we have and maybe inspire others as well,” he added.</p>

<p>Before taking charge as the Lord Mayor, he served as a local councillor in the city for 17 years, representing Bablake Ward for the past nine years, following two terms of office in the 1990s in the Hillfields Ward.</p>

<p>Besides being a councillor, Birdi has also been actively involved in setting up religious, social, and community projects in Coventry.<br />
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In his role as Lord Mayor, and the ambassador of the city, his chosen charities for support for the year include Muscular Dystrophy Charity, the Coventry Resource Centre for the Blind, and University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire Charity.</p>

<p>He has succeeded Councillor Kevin Maton in the role of Lord Mayor and Councillor Mal Mutton has been named the Deputy Lord Mayor for the coming year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Previously, he served as Deputy Lord Mayor for the past 12 months and was presented with the Chains of Office at the Annual General Meeting at Coventry Cathedral last week. The ceremony was attended by members of his family.</p>

<h2><strong>Birdi's early life and Career</strong></h2>

<p>Jaswant Singh Birdi was born in Punjab and spent some time as a child in Kolkata, West Bengal before he moved to Coventry 60 years ago.</p>

<p>He emigrated with his parents to Kenya in East Africa in the mid-1950s, where he had his primary and secondary education and emigrated to the UK in the 60s to carry on with his further education.</p>

<p>The Coventry City Council took to its official Twitter handle and congratulated Birdi on taking charge as the Lord Mayor.</p>

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<p>"We're pleased to be able to announce that&nbsp; @birdijaswant is the new Lord Mayor of Coventry. Cllr Birdi was presented with the Chains of Office today at our AGM," the tweet read.</p>

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Birmingham got its first British-Indian Lord Mayor after the local councillors of the West Midlands city of England chose Chaman Lal to represent it as its first citizen.

Birmingham got its first British-Indian Lord Mayor after the local councillors of the West Midlands city of England chose Chaman Lal to represent it as its first citizen. Lal was born in the village of Pakhowal in Hoshiarpur before he moved to the UK, where he served as a local councillor for many years. He came to Birmingham with his mother in 1964 and has lived in the city ever since. "It is a very proud moment for me and our family, as a son of an army officer born in India, but made in Birmingham," Lal said in his acceptance speech at a mayoral ceremony last week. "I am an adopted Brummie, and I never thought that one day I would become the Lord Mayor of my adopted city. I would like to thank my fellow councillors for electing me as their first citizen and of our great city which happens to be the highest civic role entrusted to a serving councillor," he said. Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Cllr Chaman Lal, said: “By accepting this honour, I am very proud to be able to serve this great city as Lord Mayor. “When I was first elected to the city council nearly 30 years ago, I never imagined that one day I would become Lord Mayor. "It will be a huge privilege to serve this city as First Citizen, and I look forward to representing Birmingham locally, nationally and internationally over the coming year. “I’m also keen to meet people from our diverse communities and will do all I can to support organisations and volunteer groups that help vulnerable residents, especially during the current cost of living crisis.” #Birmingham's first British-Indian Lord Mayor takes up office as First Citizen: @BrumLordMayor Cllr Chaman Lal was invested as the city's new Lord Mayor at the council's AGM yesterday Read full story here 👉 https://t.co/FGnfSZybY2 pic.twitter.com/4E30PRXPdO — Bham City Council (@BhamCityCouncil) May 24, 2023 × "He believes in lifelong learning and continued his academic studies in economics and law on part-time degree courses at the local Polytechnic. He qualified as an engineer in electronics and became an apprentice with an electronics company. He progressed to becoming their youngest chief engineer in the service department and was later promoted to the post of manager of the service department," Birmingham City Council said. "He has served many years on the West Midlands Transport Authority and has a keen interest in improving public transport. As Chair of the Transport Scrutiny Committee, he led several Task and Finish Groups including making the recommendations for the best e-ticketing solution for the WMPTA which led to the introduction of the contactless travel (Swift Card) in the West Midlands area," the local council noted. British Sikh councillor creates history, becomes first turban-clad Lord Mayor of UK city British-Sikh councillor, Jaswant Singh Birdi, based in Coventry, has created history by becoming the very first turban-clad Lord Mayor of the central England city. He recently took charge as Lord Mayor with the official Chains of Office with his wife Krishna by his side as the Lord Mayoress. “I am so proud to become Lord Mayor of my adopted home city,” said Birdi. “It has given so much to myself and my family over the years and I will be honoured to show why I love it so much and to promote the city and the wonderful people who live here,” he said. “As a Sikh, it also means so much that I will be wearing the Chains of Office and the turban. It will help show what a happy multicultural city we have and maybe inspire others as well,” he added. Before taking charge as the Lord Mayor, he served as a local councillor in the city for 17 years, representing Bablake Ward for the past nine years, following two terms of office in the 1990s in the Hillfields Ward. Besides being a councillor, Birdi has also been actively involved in setting up religious, social, and community projects in Coventry. In his role as Lord Mayor, and the ambassador of the city, his chosen charities for support for the year include Muscular Dystrophy Charity, the Coventry Resource Centre for the Blind, and University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire Charity. He has succeeded Councillor Kevin Maton in the role of Lord Mayor and Councillor Mal Mutton has been named the Deputy Lord Mayor for the coming year. Previously, he served as Deputy Lord Mayor for the past 12 months and was presented with the Chains of Office at the Annual General Meeting at Coventry Cathedral last week. The ceremony was attended by members of his family. Birdi's early life and Career Jaswant Singh Birdi was born in Punjab and spent some time as a child in Kolkata, West Bengal before he moved to Coventry 60 years ago. He emigrated with his parents to Kenya in East Africa in the mid-1950s, where he had his primary and secondary education and emigrated to the UK in the 60s to carry on with his further education. The Coventry City Council took to its official Twitter handle and congratulated Birdi on taking charge as the Lord Mayor. We're pleased to be able to announce that @birdijaswant is the new Lord Mayor of Coventry. Cllr Birdi was presented with the Chains of Office today at our AGM. You can read about Cllr Birdi's life, career and chosen charities on our website now: https://t.co/GPiQdteqSS pic.twitter.com/lYkVLAaEbx — Coventry City Council (@coventrycc) May 18, 2023 × "We're pleased to be able to announce that @birdijaswant is the new Lord Mayor of Coventry. Cllr Birdi was presented with the Chains of Office today at our AGM," the tweet read. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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The accused in the killing of a 16-year-old girl in Delhi is being produced in a court today. Earlier, he was taken to a government hospital for a medical examination after stabbing a 16-year-old to death on Sunday evening. The accused allegedly killed the girl after she rejected his advances.

Delhi murder case: 20-yr-old accused Sahil arrested, murder weapon yet to be recovered

The Indian defense industry has been steadily expanding over the past decade, the Indian government has been actively promoting defense exports which AIDS self-reliance and also boosts the economic growth and now with a 23-fold increase India's defense exports are at an all-time high in just a span of nine years India's defense exports have reached an all-time high worth in nearly 1900 million dollars in 2022 and 2023 surging from a mere 82 million dollars in 2013 and 2014. The remarkable increase reflects India's progress in the global defense manufacturing sector with exports reaching more than 85 countries.

Global demands for Indian radars, simulators and armoured vehicles

Green growth and that's something that we really have been discussing with the Indian side for a long long time no doubt that we need really to change the direction that we have established and set for many many years the Western world including Denmark we have been really riding on a fossil fuel driven economy even now Denmark in the early 1970s where we were forced to change our Direction and now we have a government world leader in green renewable energy but it was something that will be forced to India is not being fostered India is taking a a step a political step so you do it out of your own will and therefore it's so important but without India turning towards green growth there will be no planet that we can live in for the future so India is important.

India, Denmark to focus on energy efficiency: Danish ambassador to India

In an alleged incident of mob lynching in the Indian state of Maharashtra, a minor boy was killed and two others were injured on the suspicion of theft. The incident reportedly took place in the Parbhani district of Maharashtra early on Saturday.

Maharashtra: Minor allegedly lynched on suspicion of theft, five suspects booked

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