Indian External affairs minister S Jaishankar has responded to EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell's call for action against Indian refined products from Russian crude. Jaishankar advised Borrell to refer to EU Council regulations, specifically Regulation 833/2014, which Jaishankar said recognises that Russian crude undergoes substantial transformation in a third country and is no longer treated as Russian.

Indian FM reminds EU of its own regulations, defends India's stance on Russian oil

US' Envoy to India Erc Garcetti is in the Indian financial capital, Mumbai where he lived the dream of millions. The American diplomat was hosted by the King of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan at his residence Mannat.

King Khan hosts US envoy Garcetti at Mannat

<p>As a result of a partnership between the Indian and Israeli Governments, an 'India-Israel Center of Water Technology'(CoWT) is to come up at the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras, campus in Chennai, said the institute. India's Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs would be collaborating with MASHAV, Israel's Agency for International Development Cooperation, to establish this new facility. The key objective of this facility will be to ensure the implementation of Israel's best technologies for Indian requirements and to work on sustainable management solutions for the Indian water sector.</p>

<p>When queried about the budget allocated for this new facility and when it is expected to come up, IIT Madras representatives told WION that the facility would come up at a cost of Rs.23-30cr (approx $3-4mn) and would start in a few months.</p>

<p>A letter of Intent in this regard was signed in New Delhi, earlier this month by Mr Manoj Joshi, Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Government of India, Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras and Mr Naor Gilon, Ambassador of Israel to India, in presence of Shri. S. Jaishankar and Mr Eli Cohen, Hon’ble External Affairs Ministers of India and Israel, respectively, in the presence of Prof. T. Pradeep, Institute Professor, IIT Madras.</p>

<p>According to Dr Lior Asaf, Water Attache, Embassy of Israel, the CoWT will work towards the mutual exchange of technology, scientific information, and literature, and hold discussions and consultations on various issues in the area with experts from both the countries to address problems in drinking water and sewerage management and to develop new areas of intervention.</p>

<p>Elaborating on the outcomes envisaged, Prof. T. Pradeep, Department of Chemistry, IIT Madras, said, “Water security of India depends on the implementation of advanced and affordable technologies as well as efficient management of the resources. There is much to learn from Israel, a leader in the area, under the guidance of AMRUT(Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation) Mission.”</p>

<p>He added that the two Governments also intend to jointly identify specific projects relating to integrated water resources management, Urban water supply and non-revenue water, water and sewage recycling, IoT solution and online monitoring, water harvesting, smart data management and AI, among other areas, with the objective of demonstrating most advanced technologies in the field.</p>

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As a result of a partnership between the Indian and Israeli Governments, an 'India-Israel Center of Water Technology'(CoWT) is to come up at the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras, campus in Chennai, said the institute.

As a result of a partnership between the Indian and Israeli Governments, an 'India-Israel Center of Water Technology'(CoWT) is to come up at the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras, campus in Chennai, said the institute. India's Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs would be collaborating with MASHAV, Israel's Agency for International Development Cooperation, to establish this new facility. The key objective of this facility will be to ensure the implementation of Israel's best technologies for Indian requirements and to work on sustainable management solutions for the Indian water sector. When queried about the budget allocated for this new facility and when it is expected to come up, IIT Madras representatives told WION that the facility would come up at a cost of Rs.23-30cr (approx $3-4mn) and would start in a few months. A letter of Intent in this regard was signed in New Delhi, earlier this month by Mr Manoj Joshi, Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Government of India, Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras and Mr Naor Gilon, Ambassador of Israel to India, in presence of Shri. S. Jaishankar and Mr Eli Cohen, Hon’ble External Affairs Ministers of India and Israel, respectively, in the presence of Prof. T. Pradeep, Institute Professor, IIT Madras. According to Dr Lior Asaf, Water Attache, Embassy of Israel, the CoWT will work towards the mutual exchange of technology, scientific information, and literature, and hold discussions and consultations on various issues in the area with experts from both the countries to address problems in drinking water and sewerage management and to develop new areas of intervention. Elaborating on the outcomes envisaged, Prof. T. Pradeep, Department of Chemistry, IIT Madras, said, “Water security of India depends on the implementation of advanced and affordable technologies as well as efficient management of the resources. There is much to learn from Israel, a leader in the area, under the guidance of AMRUT(Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation) Mission.” He added that the two Governments also intend to jointly identify specific projects relating to integrated water resources management, Urban water supply and non-revenue water, water and sewage recycling, IoT solution and online monitoring, water harvesting, smart data management and AI, among other areas, with the objective of demonstrating most advanced technologies in the field. 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>As temperatures soar&nbsp;across India in the month of May, the famous ski resort Gulmarg in Kashmir valley is greeting tourists with snow as a surprise. Thousands of tourists are thronging the hill station to witness the snow and enjoy the cold weather.&nbsp;They&nbsp;consider&nbsp; themselves lucky to have witnessed snow during their visit to the valley.&nbsp;</p>

<p>14000 feet above&nbsp;the sea level, Gulmarg's&nbsp;Apharwat is being visited by thousands of tourists every day. Wearing winter jackets and woollens in the month of May is surprising for the tourists as they witness&nbsp;heaps of snow.&nbsp;</p>

<p>''I came with a wish to witness the snow. I had heard winters are cold but in the month of May I didn't expect this much cold. I had come 42 years ago with my parents, and I am feeling so lucky to visit again with my wife and kids. I urge all people to come and see this paradise on earth,'' said Jesus Sahu, a tourist.&nbsp;</p>

<p>There has been drastic change in weather in the month of May, with higher reaches of the Kashmir valley witnessing&nbsp;fresh spell of snowfall recently. The temperatures are recorded below normal still in the Union Territory, making it extremely pleasant for the tourists coming to the Kashmir region. It has also translated into more earnings for the locals. The hoteliers, traders and craftsmen in the valley have had a great start to the year 2023. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Tourists coming to the Kashmir valley are praising the natural beauty as well as the local people.&nbsp;</p>

<p>''My experience is that you don't&nbsp;need a therapist if you visit Kashmir. It's so calm and peaceful and beyond your imagination. We watched it in movies but in reality it is even better, and we loved it a lot. The people are very friendly and helpful. I so wanted to see the snow and I am happy that we got to see the snow,"&nbsp;said Supan Sahu, another&nbsp;tourist.</p>

<p>Gulmarg&nbsp;broke all the previous records of tourist arrivals in the last winters. All the hotels and guest houses at the hill station were completely booked all through the winter season.</p>

<p>Skiers not only from India but from across the world had come to ski in the mountains of Gulmarg. Various winter festivals were arranged for tourists coming to Gulmarg. And tourists arriving in Gulmarg even now are all praises for the beautiful visuals they are experiencing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>''Kashmir is a paradise on earth. This place takes away all your mental stress, whatever stress we had is completely gone. It's so peaceful here. The valley is beautiful, and people are good. This&nbsp;visit made me very happy,'' said Shreya Chakraborty, a tourist.</p>

<p>The meteorological department has predicted more rains and snow towards the end of this month.&nbsp;</p>

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As temperatures soar across India in the month of May, the famous ski resort Gulmarg in Kashmir valley is greeting tourists with snow as a surprise. Thousands of tourists are thronging the hill station to witness the snow and enjoy the cold weather.

As temperatures soar across India in the month of May, the famous ski resort Gulmarg in Kashmir valley is greeting tourists with snow as a surprise. Thousands of tourists are thronging the hill station to witness the snow and enjoy the cold weather. They consider themselves lucky to have witnessed snow during their visit to the valley. 14000 feet above the sea level, Gulmarg's Apharwat is being visited by thousands of tourists every day. Wearing winter jackets and woollens in the month of May is surprising for the tourists as they witness heaps of snow. ''I came with a wish to witness the snow. I had heard winters are cold but in the month of May I didn't expect this much cold. I had come 42 years ago with my parents, and I am feeling so lucky to visit again with my wife and kids. I urge all people to come and see this paradise on earth,'' said Jesus Sahu, a tourist. There has been drastic change in weather in the month of May, with higher reaches of the Kashmir valley witnessing fresh spell of snowfall recently. The temperatures are recorded below normal still in the Union Territory, making it extremely pleasant for the tourists coming to the Kashmir region. It has also translated into more earnings for the locals. The hoteliers, traders and craftsmen in the valley have had a great start to the year 2023. Tourists coming to the Kashmir valley are praising the natural beauty as well as the local people. ''My experience is that you don't need a therapist if you visit Kashmir. It's so calm and peaceful and beyond your imagination. We watched it in movies but in reality it is even better, and we loved it a lot. The people are very friendly and helpful. I so wanted to see the snow and I am happy that we got to see the snow," said Supan Sahu, another tourist. Gulmarg broke all the previous records of tourist arrivals in the last winters. All the hotels and guest houses at the hill station were completely booked all through the winter season. Skiers not only from India but from across the world had come to ski in the mountains of Gulmarg. Various winter festivals were arranged for tourists coming to Gulmarg. And tourists arriving in Gulmarg even now are all praises for the beautiful visuals they are experiencing. ''Kashmir is a paradise on earth. This place takes away all your mental stress, whatever stress we had is completely gone. It's so peaceful here. The valley is beautiful, and people are good. This visit made me very happy,'' said Shreya Chakraborty, a tourist. The meteorological department has predicted more rains and snow towards the end of this month. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

India: Ski resort Gulmarg in Kashmir surprises tourists with snow in May

India's monsoon rains, the lifeblood of the country's economy, are likely to be delayed. Massive heat wave in parts of the country. Mohammed Saleh brings you the report.

Monsoon rains delayed, heatwave scorches India | WION Climate Tracker

The Afghan Embassy in New Delhi in India the country's Taliban-led foreign Ministry has ordered changed in leadership as its Embassy in the Indian capital. Speaking exclusively on this issue to WION the Afghan envoy said that the Embassy is still run by diplomats appointed by the former republic of Afghanistan and they firmly reject the Taliban.

Afghan Embassy in Delhi rejects report of Taliban appointing new head

<p>While most countries across the globe have entered a slow recession, the Indian economy is expected to grow by 6.7 per cent in the calendar year 2024, emerging as one of the few bright spots, a new UN report has revealed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The World Economic Situation and Prospects&nbsp;as of mid-2023&nbsp;report released on Tuesday said India's economy is expected to expand by 5.8 per cent in 2023 and 6.7 per cent in 2024.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It, however, added that&nbsp;higher interest rates and weaker external demand will continue to weigh on investment and exports in 2023.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The report noted that while most central banks in the region hiked interest rates in early 2023 to tackle inflation and stabilise exchange rates, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) applied the brakes after six consecutive hikes, accounting for a cumulative&nbsp;increase of 250 basis points since May last year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We have kept the policy rate unchanged, this decision was taken based on our assessment of the macroeconomic and financial conditions with reference to information available," said RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das at the time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The growth projection for India is in line with the estimate made in&nbsp;World Economic Situation and Prospects 2023 report launched earlier this year.&nbsp;The January report said&nbsp;India's GDP is projected to grow to 5.8 per cent in 2023.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>India is the bright spot</strong></h2>

<p>Hamid Rashid, chief of the&nbsp;Global Economic Monitoring Branch, Economic Analysis and Policy Division, UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs, commenting on the findings of the report said India remained a 'bright' spot on the horizon.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“India remains a bright spot. Our projection for India hasn't changed since January and we see many positives, including the inflation has come down significantly. We are pretty confident with our forecast right now for the year,” he was quoted as saying by PTI.</p>

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<h2><strong>Inflation rate based on WPI</strong></h2>

<p>Rashid may have been referring to the release of the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) which fell to a new&nbsp;three-year low of&nbsp;(-) 0.92 per cent in April. According to data released by the&nbsp;Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Monday, this is the first instance after July 2020 that the inflation rate based on WPI has slipped into negative territory.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Decline in the rate of inflation in April 2023 is primarily contributed by fall in prices of basic metals, food products, mineral oils, textiles, non-food articles, chemical &amp; chemical products, rubber &amp; plastic products and paper &amp; paper products," the government noted.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the UN report, inflation in India is expected to decelerate to 5.5 per cent in 2023 as global commodity prices moderate.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>While India grows rapidly,&nbsp;the world economy is expected to lag, despite a slight uptick from previous gloomy predictions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The world economy is now projected to grow by 2.3 per cent in 2023 (+0.4 percentage points from the January forecast) and 2.5 per cent in 2024 (-0.2 percentage points), a slight uptick in the global growth forecast for 2023," read the report.&nbsp;</p>

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While most countries across the globe have entered a slow recession, the Indian economy is expected to grow by 6.7 per cent in the calendar year 2024, emerging as one of the few bright spots, a new UN report has revealed.

While most countries across the globe have entered a slow recession, the Indian economy is expected to grow by 6.7 per cent in the calendar year 2024, emerging as one of the few bright spots, a new UN report has revealed. The World Economic Situation and Prospects as of mid-2023 report released on Tuesday said India's economy is expected to expand by 5.8 per cent in 2023 and 6.7 per cent in 2024. It, however, added that higher interest rates and weaker external demand will continue to weigh on investment and exports in 2023. The report noted that while most central banks in the region hiked interest rates in early 2023 to tackle inflation and stabilise exchange rates, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) applied the brakes after six consecutive hikes, accounting for a cumulative increase of 250 basis points since May last year. "We have kept the policy rate unchanged, this decision was taken based on our assessment of the macroeconomic and financial conditions with reference to information available," said RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das at the time. The growth projection for India is in line with the estimate made in World Economic Situation and Prospects 2023 report launched earlier this year. The January report said India's GDP is projected to grow to 5.8 per cent in 2023. ALSO READ | RBI applies brakes on repo rate hike, keeps it unchanged at 6.5% India is the bright spot Hamid Rashid, chief of the Global Economic Monitoring Branch, Economic Analysis and Policy Division, UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs, commenting on the findings of the report said India remained a 'bright' spot on the horizon. “India remains a bright spot. Our projection for India hasn't changed since January and we see many positives, including the inflation has come down significantly. We are pretty confident with our forecast right now for the year,” he was quoted as saying by PTI. WATCH | From cars to homes, spending in India booms as other countries battle rising inflation × Inflation rate based on WPI Rashid may have been referring to the release of the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) which fell to a new three-year low of (-) 0.92 per cent in April. According to data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Monday, this is the first instance after July 2020 that the inflation rate based on WPI has slipped into negative territory. "Decline in the rate of inflation in April 2023 is primarily contributed by fall in prices of basic metals, food products, mineral oils, textiles, non-food articles, chemical & chemical products, rubber & plastic products and paper & paper products," the government noted. According to the UN report, inflation in India is expected to decelerate to 5.5 per cent in 2023 as global commodity prices moderate. ALSO READ | India: WPI falls into negative for first time since July 2020, govt cites high base effect as the reason While India grows rapidly, the world economy is expected to lag, despite a slight uptick from previous gloomy predictions. "The world economy is now projected to grow by 2.3 per cent in 2023 (+0.4 percentage points from the January forecast) and 2.5 per cent in 2024 (-0.2 percentage points), a slight uptick in the global growth forecast for 2023," read the report. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

India to grow 6.7% in 2024, remain one of the few 'bright spots': UN report

The much-touted India UK free trade deal (FTA) is in the eye of a storm called 'Angel's Share' of whiskey. The trade deal negotiations have resulted in a tug-of-war between Indian whiskey makers and their UK counterparts. Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Indian whiskey VS British whiskey

Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms - India to help Greece reclaim artefacts from UK, Florida professor breaks record for living underwater for the longest time, Boris Johnson buys stunning $4.7 million mansion after complaining about 'low salary' as UK PM, Ukraine President Zelensky meets UK PM Rishi Sunak.

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Kashmir Valley used to be the preferred location for Hindi film industries decades before the insurgency, but now that the government's tourism department is striving to revive film tourism in the valley, more than 300 new locations have been discovered for filming.

G20 Meet 2023: Upcoming meet in Srinagar to revive tourism and employment | India

Bengaluru, India's tech hub and innovation capital will get a new government when the congress party swears in its new chief minister for Karnataka. The South Indian city is important for the Indian economy but the city has its share of challenges.

India's Silicon Valley: New government, old challenges

What is the scope for this technology in India and what's the way forward and ahead WION correspondent Sidharth MP spoke with Professor B. Ravindran, who is the head of the Centre for responsible AI, about how artificial intelligence is a significant game-changing technology that is having an impact on all spheres of our lives.

India: CeRAI to focus on fundamental and applies research in AI

Decades before the insurgency, Kashmir valley used to be Hindi film industry's favourite destination to shoot movies. Now with the government tourism department is working for the revival of film tourism in the valley, more than 300 new destinations have been identified to shoot films.

Revival of filmmakers' once favourite destination Jammu & Kashmir for film tourism

<p>The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that strong winds blasted over Delhi on Tuesday morning (May 16),&nbsp;producing dust, impacting air quality, and lowering visibility to 1,000 metres. Meteorologists blame the dusty conditions on a combination of extreme temperatures in northwest India over the last five days, dry land owing to a lack of rain, and strong winds that have lasted since midnight.</p>

<p>"In the early hours, the wind was blowing at 30-35 kmph. It will rain during the day, allowing the dust to settle,"&nbsp;according to Kuldeep Srivastava, head of the IMD's regional forecasting centre, who spoke to PTI.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Dust concentration has gone up multiple times. The PM10 concentration rose from 140 micrograms per cubic metre at 4 am to 775 micrograms per cubic metre at 8 am. It is mainly because of strong gusty winds prevailing over the area. Dust will settle down soon," said V K Soni, the head of the IMD's Environment Monitoring and Research Centre, who spoke to PTI.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Maximum temperatures in Delhi have risen beyond 40 degrees Celsius in the last four days, exacerbating the scorching weather. According to the IMD, a partly overcast sky and light showers in the evening may give limited relief. The high temperature is expected to reach 44 degrees Celsius by Sunday.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Crucial conference on source apportionment study held in Delhi</strong></h2>

<p>The Delhi government said on Monday that a roundtable discussion was convened to review the findings of a real-time source apportionment research on air pollution and to devise a strategy to enhance air quality in the city and the National Capital Region.</p>

<p>On Monday, representatives from the Commission for Air Quality Management, Central Pollution Control Board, SAFAR, United Nations Environment Programme, India Meteorological Department, World Bank, Centre for Science and Environment, The Energy and Resources Institute, and NCR states attended the "Save Environment Roundtable Conference" at the Delhi Secretariat.</p>

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<p>“We shared the data collected during the source apportionment study over the past six months with the participants, sought their suggestions and prepared a strategy to further reduce air pollution in Delhi-NCR,” Rai said.</p>

<p>"The ultimate goal is to devise policies at local and regional levels to enhance the air quality in Delhi," he said.</p>

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<p>Real-time source apportionment (RTSA) studies assist in identifying variables responsible for an increase in air pollution at any location, such as cars, dust, biomass burning, and industrial emissions, so that appropriate preventative actions can be implemented.</p>

<p>Rai stated that orders have been issued to establish mobile air quality monitoring vans in 13 Delhi air pollution hotspots to determine the contribution of various pollution sources in real time.</p>

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that strong winds blasted over Delhi on Tuesday morning (May 16), producing dust, impacting air quality, and lowering visibility to 1,000 metres.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that strong winds blasted over Delhi on Tuesday morning (May 16), producing dust, impacting air quality, and lowering visibility to 1,000 metres. Meteorologists blame the dusty conditions on a combination of extreme temperatures in northwest India over the last five days, dry land owing to a lack of rain, and strong winds that have lasted since midnight. "In the early hours, the wind was blowing at 30-35 kmph. It will rain during the day, allowing the dust to settle," according to Kuldeep Srivastava, head of the IMD's regional forecasting centre, who spoke to PTI. "Dust concentration has gone up multiple times. The PM10 concentration rose from 140 micrograms per cubic metre at 4 am to 775 micrograms per cubic metre at 8 am. It is mainly because of strong gusty winds prevailing over the area. Dust will settle down soon," said V K Soni, the head of the IMD's Environment Monitoring and Research Centre, who spoke to PTI. VIDEO | Strong winds swept across Delhi on Tuesday morning, raising dust and affecting air quality as well as reducing visibility. pic.twitter.com/U9NIhbpmaV — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 16, 2023 × Maximum temperatures in Delhi have risen beyond 40 degrees Celsius in the last four days, exacerbating the scorching weather. According to the IMD, a partly overcast sky and light showers in the evening may give limited relief. The high temperature is expected to reach 44 degrees Celsius by Sunday. ALSO READ | More than 1,200 children die every year due to air pollution in Europe, says report Crucial conference on source apportionment study held in Delhi The Delhi government said on Monday that a roundtable discussion was convened to review the findings of a real-time source apportionment research on air pollution and to devise a strategy to enhance air quality in the city and the National Capital Region. On Monday, representatives from the Commission for Air Quality Management, Central Pollution Control Board, SAFAR, United Nations Environment Programme, India Meteorological Department, World Bank, Centre for Science and Environment, The Energy and Resources Institute, and NCR states attended the "Save Environment Roundtable Conference" at the Delhi Secretariat. ALSO WATCH | Air pollution can affect Covid-19 vaccine efficacy: Study “We shared the data collected during the source apportionment study over the past six months with the participants, sought their suggestions and prepared a strategy to further reduce air pollution in Delhi-NCR,” Rai said. "The ultimate goal is to devise policies at local and regional levels to enhance the air quality in Delhi," he said. ALSO READ | 10 countries with worst air quality Real-time source apportionment (RTSA) studies assist in identifying variables responsible for an increase in air pollution at any location, such as cars, dust, biomass burning, and industrial emissions, so that appropriate preventative actions can be implemented. Rai stated that orders have been issued to establish mobile air quality monitoring vans in 13 Delhi air pollution hotspots to determine the contribution of various pollution sources in real time. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Delhi air quality: Dust winds increase pollution levels, cut visibility

With anomalies in temperature and precipitation, concern over climate change in India is rising. Questions arise: What is the economic cost of climate change? How vulnerable is India’s economy to such climate change? Eric Njoka brings you the report.

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The air quality in the national capital deteriorated on Tuesday as a high level of dust pollution was seen in various parts of Delhi and The National Capital Region. Eric Njoka brings you the report.

Dust winds in Delhi increase | India climate news updates

London, Paris, New York and Rome - if there's one thing that is common between all of them it is their High Street shopping experience but where do Indian cities stand in this league? Are Indian cities capable of winning the High Street fight globally?

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In some good news for the Indian economy, the country's foreign exchange reserves jumped to a 11-month high. India's import cover rose by about 7.2 billion dollars to nearly 596 billion dollars in the week that ended on May 5.

India's Forex reserves near the $600 billion mark | World Business Watch

<p>The Daily Telegraph has reported that India is mulling over throwing its diplomatic weight behind Greece and other nations in quest of reclaiming artefacts from the United Kingdom. This is a part of India’s global initiative to support victims of “colonial appropriation”. Greece has spent years making efforts to prise the Elgin Marbles from the British Museum; however, diplomatic support from a leading global power like India could now help Athens materialise its long-cherished dream.</p>

<h2><strong>India leading a global cultural revolution</strong></h2>

<p>Officials in India’s Ministry of Culture said that India wants to form an informal alliance of nations that are campaigning for cultural returns. Lily Pandeya, Joint Secretary of India’s Ministry of Culture, was quoted by The Telegraph as saying, “We would seek a consensus between the nations, and as the G20 is the most influential forum, to achieve tangible outcomes. We can be a voice at that table for other nations facing these issues.”&nbsp;</p>

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<p>She added, “During our presidency, we want to be champions of the global south, those countries who are so strongly affected by issues relating to heritage, such as trafficking, and who in the past were on the receiving end of colonial appropriation.”</p>

<h2><strong>India trying to reclaim Kohinoor diamond from the UK</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier, Telegraph claimed that Narendra Modi-led Indian government was planning to launch a campaign to prise Indian artefacts from the British Museum, including Kohinoor and collection of Hindu statues and the Amravati Marbles taken from a Buddhist stupa by civil servant Sir Walter Elliot. India believes this campaign can be bolstered with official backing from other nations seeking cultural reparations from the UK. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>For example, Cambodia is seeking the return of sacred artefacts smuggled during the Khmer Rouge rule. Similarly, Greece has long maintained that the 5th-century BC marble friezes, sculptures and metopes (plaques) taken from the Parthenon by Lord Elgin were taken away by the British Empire in the early 19th century.</p>

<h2><strong>Does India hold leverage against the UK?</strong></h2>

<p>Experts in the UK believe the country’s trade ties with India are crucial for reviving the British economy, reeling under massive inflation. India is also the current G20 chair, and it plans to raise the issue of cultural reparation in the G20 meeting slated to be held in September this year. Meanwhile, the US has also been a supporter of cultural reparations.</p>

<p>So, the UK might find itself isolated if it pursues a nationalist and aggressive approach to undermine New Delhi’s initiative.&nbsp;</p>

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The Daily Telegraph has reported that India is mulling over throwing its diplomatic weight behind Greece and other nations in quest of reclaiming artefacts from the United Kingdom.

The Daily Telegraph has reported that India is mulling over throwing its diplomatic weight behind Greece and other nations in quest of reclaiming artefacts from the United Kingdom. This is a part of India’s global initiative to support victims of “colonial appropriation”. Greece has spent years making efforts to prise the Elgin Marbles from the British Museum; however, diplomatic support from a leading global power like India could now help Athens materialise its long-cherished dream. India leading a global cultural revolution Officials in India’s Ministry of Culture said that India wants to form an informal alliance of nations that are campaigning for cultural returns. Lily Pandeya, Joint Secretary of India’s Ministry of Culture, was quoted by The Telegraph as saying, “We would seek a consensus between the nations, and as the G20 is the most influential forum, to achieve tangible outcomes. We can be a voice at that table for other nations facing these issues.” Watch: Will India get the Kohinoor Diamond back? × She added, “During our presidency, we want to be champions of the global south, those countries who are so strongly affected by issues relating to heritage, such as trafficking, and who in the past were on the receiving end of colonial appropriation.” India trying to reclaim Kohinoor diamond from the UK Earlier, Telegraph claimed that Narendra Modi-led Indian government was planning to launch a campaign to prise Indian artefacts from the British Museum, including Kohinoor and collection of Hindu statues and the Amravati Marbles taken from a Buddhist stupa by civil servant Sir Walter Elliot. India believes this campaign can be bolstered with official backing from other nations seeking cultural reparations from the UK. Also Read | India's PM Modi eyes return of Kohinoor, thousands of other treasures from Britain For example, Cambodia is seeking the return of sacred artefacts smuggled during the Khmer Rouge rule. Similarly, Greece has long maintained that the 5th-century BC marble friezes, sculptures and metopes (plaques) taken from the Parthenon by Lord Elgin were taken away by the British Empire in the early 19th century. Does India hold leverage against the UK? Experts in the UK believe the country’s trade ties with India are crucial for reviving the British economy, reeling under massive inflation. India is also the current G20 chair, and it plans to raise the issue of cultural reparation in the G20 meeting slated to be held in September this year. Meanwhile, the US has also been a supporter of cultural reparations. So, the UK might find itself isolated if it pursues a nationalist and aggressive approach to undermine New Delhi’s initiative. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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