A low intensity blast took place near Amritsar's Golden Temple, in the Indian state of Punjab on Thursday. This is the third such blast near the temple, this week. Police and the forensic teams have now rushed to the spot to conduct an investigation. For details, watch the video.

India: Five arrested in Punjab after third blast near Golden temple within a week

<p>On Wednesday (May 10), after the exit polls for Karnataka elections, 2023, indicated a&nbsp;clear and comfortable win for the Indian National Congress (INC) over the current ruling party Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP), Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel told reporters that he hopes that BJP will learn a lesson May 13, the day when the results for the southern state will be declared. The Congress leader said, "the eyes of the other enitre coutnry are fixed on Karnataka elections and on one side money is being distributed while on the other, there is a love of the people." He added, "I hope that the BJP will learn a lesson on May 13."</p>

<p>The exit polls predictions come as no surprise as&nbsp;the majority of the opinion polls predicted a win for Congress.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>News agency ANI cited Baghel saying, "The blessings of lord Bajrnagbali in Karnataka will remain with Congress because the deity punishes those indulged in injustice, oppression and corruption."</p>

<p>Further reacting to the ongoing ED actions, Baghel said that the agency never carried out the investigation without any "predicate offence," but for the first, it is doing it. Alleging them of corruption and psychical assault, he said that the officials are working as agents of the BJP to please their masters and therefore are not following any rules or procedures.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said, " Now, what is&nbsp;the predictate offence in the (alleged) liquor scam of Rs 2,000 crores and without knowing how they are investigating it."</p>

<p>He also mentioned that the officials have been physically assaulting people and troubling them every night.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Baghel said the agency's prime aim is to defame the state government because BJP cannot fight the opposition&nbsp;directly. Expressing confidence in Congress's victory, the chief minister said that the party will come to power again.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>However, contrary to Congress's win, many exit polls also said that BJP is ahead in the polls and may form a government.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Most of the exit polls on May 10 predicted that Janta Dal-(Secular) JD(S) will not even touch the 37 seats it won in 2018 polls but will continue to be a strong regional player for the state.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While India Today-Axis My India exit poll, News24-Today's Chanakya, Time Now ETG-poll, Republic P-MARQ and India TV-CNX predicted Congress hitting a majority with at least 40 per cent in vote share, News Nations-CGS, Asianet Survana News-Jan Ki Baat predicted a win for BJP.</p>

<p>The results for Karnataka Elections 2023 will be announced on May 13.&nbsp;</p>

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On Wednesday (May 10), after the exit polls for Karnataka elections, 2023, indicated a clear and comfortable win for the Indian National Congress (INC) over the current ruling party Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP), Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel told reporters that he hopes that BJP will learn a lesson May 13, the day when the results for the southern state will be declared.

On Wednesday (May 10), after the exit polls for Karnataka elections, 2023, indicated a clear and comfortable win for the Indian National Congress (INC) over the current ruling party Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP), Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel told reporters that he hopes that BJP will learn a lesson May 13, the day when the results for the southern state will be declared. The Congress leader said, "the eyes of the other enitre coutnry are fixed on Karnataka elections and on one side money is being distributed while on the other, there is a love of the people." He added, "I hope that the BJP will learn a lesson on May 13." The exit polls predictions come as no surprise as the majority of the opinion polls predicted a win for Congress. Also read | Karnataka Elections 2023: Who is winning, BJP or Cong? Here’s what opinion polls predicted so far News agency ANI cited Baghel saying, "The blessings of lord Bajrnagbali in Karnataka will remain with Congress because the deity punishes those indulged in injustice, oppression and corruption." Further reacting to the ongoing ED actions, Baghel said that the agency never carried out the investigation without any "predicate offence," but for the first, it is doing it. Alleging them of corruption and psychical assault, he said that the officials are working as agents of the BJP to please their masters and therefore are not following any rules or procedures. He said, " Now, what is the predictate offence in the (alleged) liquor scam of Rs 2,000 crores and without knowing how they are investigating it." He also mentioned that the officials have been physically assaulting people and troubling them every night. Baghel said the agency's prime aim is to defame the state government because BJP cannot fight the opposition directly. Expressing confidence in Congress's victory, the chief minister said that the party will come to power again. Also read | Karnataka elections 2023: Pre-poll surveys herald hung verdict; Will JDS emerge as kingmaker? However, contrary to Congress's win, many exit polls also said that BJP is ahead in the polls and may form a government. Most of the exit polls on May 10 predicted that Janta Dal-(Secular) JD(S) will not even touch the 37 seats it won in 2018 polls but will continue to be a strong regional player for the state. While India Today-Axis My India exit poll, News24-Today's Chanakya, Time Now ETG-poll, Republic P-MARQ and India TV-CNX predicted Congress hitting a majority with at least 40 per cent in vote share, News Nations-CGS, Asianet Survana News-Jan Ki Baat predicted a win for BJP. The results for Karnataka Elections 2023 will be announced on May 13. (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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<p>Another low-intensity explosion, the third in less than a week, was reported on Thursday near&nbsp;Guru Ram Dass Inn, in the vicinity of the Golden Temple, which is one of the holiest Sikh shrines in the northern state of Punjab in India. Five conspirators, who allegedly planned the blast, have been arrested, said police. "The motive behind the detonation was to disturb peace. The explosives used in firecrackers were applied in the blast," said the Punjab police sources cited by news agency ANI.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Five conspirators who allegedly planned the Amritsar blast have been nabbed. The motive behind the blast was to disturb peace. Explosives used in firecrackers were applied in the blast. Police to hold a press conference shortly: Punjab police sources <a href="https://t.co/FoY7cU4RRj">pic.twitter.com/FoY7cU4RRj</a></p>
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<p>Taking to Twitter, Punjab Director-General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said that the case was solved with the arrest of five people involved in the incident.</p>

<p>"Amritsar low-intensity explosion cases solved. 5 persons arrested," Punjab DGP tweeted.<br />
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the Punjab Police collected forensic samples from the site of the blast.</p>

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Press Conference will be held in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Amritsar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Amritsar</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PunjabPoliceInd?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PunjabPoliceInd</a> committed to maintaining peace and harmony in Punjab as per directions of CM <a href="https://twitter.com/BhagwantMann?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BhagwantMann</a></p>
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<p>During the press conference held in the city, Punjab DGP revealed that&nbsp;five people, Azadvir Singh, Amreek Singh, Sahib Singh, Harjeet Singh and Dharmendra Singh, were taken into custody. Out of them, three were involved in the sourcing of the explosives. He further added that one woman is also being interrogated in the incident.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">We have taken into custody five persons- Azadvir Singh, Amreek Singh, Sahib Singh, Harjeet Singh and Dharmendra Singh. Of them, three were involved in the sourcing of the explosives. One woman is also being questioned: Punjab DCP Gaurav Yadav on recent low-intensity explosions… <a href="https://t.co/EWOUE6V3ut">pic.twitter.com/EWOUE6V3ut</a></p>
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<p>The first image of the alleged suspect behind the explosion surfaced on the internet, as per this post shared by ANI quoting Punjab police sources.</p>

<p>In the screenshot from the CCTV footage, the suspect was seen roaming with a man inside Guru Ram Dass Inn premises.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>A loud explosion was heard near Sri Guru Ram Dass Niwas, in the vicinity of the Golden Temple in Amritsar in the wee hours of Thursday. The incident took place at around 12:30 am on May 11. However, no casualties were reported.</p>

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<p>While talking to the reporters, Commissioner of Police Naunihal Singh earlier said, "A loud sound was heard at around 12.15-12.30 am. There's a possibility that it could be another explosion. It's being verified and is yet to be confirmed. We have found some pieces behind the building. But since it is dark we are trying to find out."</p>

<p>"The suspects are being rounded up and the probe is on," he added.</p>

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<p>Police personnel and forensic team members rushed to the site of the incident and the investigation is underway.</p>

<h2><strong>Two low-intensity explosions near Golden Temple in 3 days at the same spot</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier this week, two explosions rocked the city of Amritsar leaving one person wounded.</p>

<p>The first blast occurred on Saturday night, at around 11:15 pm on a heritage street near the Golden Temple and the other was reported on Monday morning at the same spot.</p>

<p>Amritsar Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police Mehtab Singh said that both explosions were of low intensity.<br />
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Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee chief Harjinder Singh Dhami on Thursday accused the state of being a "total failure" in preventing such incidents.<br />
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Another low-intensity explosion, the third in less than a week, was reported on Thursday near Guru Ram Dass Inn, in the vicinity of the Golden Temple, which is one of the holiest Sikh shrines in the northern state of Punjab in India.

Another low-intensity explosion, the third in less than a week, was reported on Thursday near Guru Ram Dass Inn, in the vicinity of the Golden Temple, which is one of the holiest Sikh shrines in the northern state of Punjab in India. Five conspirators, who allegedly planned the blast, have been arrested, said police. "The motive behind the detonation was to disturb peace. The explosives used in firecrackers were applied in the blast," said the Punjab police sources cited by news agency ANI. Five conspirators who allegedly planned the Amritsar blast have been nabbed. The motive behind the blast was to disturb peace. Explosives used in firecrackers were applied in the blast. Police to hold a press conference shortly: Punjab police sources pic.twitter.com/FoY7cU4RRj — ANI (@ANI) May 11, 2023 × Taking to Twitter, Punjab Director-General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said that the case was solved with the arrest of five people involved in the incident. "Amritsar low-intensity explosion cases solved. 5 persons arrested," Punjab DGP tweeted. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the Punjab Police collected forensic samples from the site of the blast. Amritsar low intensity explosion cases solved 5 persons arrested Press Conference will be held in #Amritsar @PunjabPoliceInd committed to maintaining peace and harmony in Punjab as per directions of CM @BhagwantMann — DGP Punjab Police (@DGPPunjabPolice) May 11, 2023 × During the press conference held in the city, Punjab DGP revealed that five people, Azadvir Singh, Amreek Singh, Sahib Singh, Harjeet Singh and Dharmendra Singh, were taken into custody. Out of them, three were involved in the sourcing of the explosives. He further added that one woman is also being interrogated in the incident. We have taken into custody five persons- Azadvir Singh, Amreek Singh, Sahib Singh, Harjeet Singh and Dharmendra Singh. Of them, three were involved in the sourcing of the explosives. One woman is also being questioned: Punjab DCP Gaurav Yadav on recent low-intensity explosions… pic.twitter.com/EWOUE6V3ut — ANI (@ANI) May 11, 2023 × First image of suspect out The first image of the alleged suspect behind the explosion surfaced on the internet, as per this post shared by ANI quoting Punjab police sources. In the screenshot from the CCTV footage, the suspect was seen roaming with a man inside Guru Ram Dass Inn premises. Amritsar | Picture of the alleged suspect behind the low-intensity explosion that occurred near Golden temple, last night, as per Punjab Police sources. pic.twitter.com/BBBeLDaaIz — ANI (@ANI) May 11, 2023 × A loud explosion was heard near Sri Guru Ram Dass Niwas, in the vicinity of the Golden Temple in Amritsar in the wee hours of Thursday. The incident took place at around 12:30 am on May 11. However, no casualties were reported. #WATCH | Police and HS Dhami, President of Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee at the spot where a loud explosion occurred near Amritsar's Golden Temple last night This was the third such explosion in the area in a week. pic.twitter.com/BBjlBtZjy1 — ANI (@ANI) May 11, 2023 × While talking to the reporters, Commissioner of Police Naunihal Singh earlier said, "A loud sound was heard at around 12.15-12.30 am. There's a possibility that it could be another explosion. It's being verified and is yet to be confirmed. We have found some pieces behind the building. But since it is dark we are trying to find out." "The suspects are being rounded up and the probe is on," he added. #WATCH | Amritsar: Visuals from outside the building of Shri Guru Ramdas Ji Niwas from where suspects were rounded up in the aftermath of a loud sound, that was heard near the Golden Temple, which, as per the police, could be another explosion.#Punjab pic.twitter.com/CXzms3FdYw — ANI (@ANI) May 10, 2023 × Police personnel and forensic team members rushed to the site of the incident and the investigation is underway. Two low-intensity explosions near Golden Temple in 3 days at the same spot Earlier this week, two explosions rocked the city of Amritsar leaving one person wounded. The first blast occurred on Saturday night, at around 11:15 pm on a heritage street near the Golden Temple and the other was reported on Monday morning at the same spot. Amritsar Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police Mehtab Singh said that both explosions were of low intensity. Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee chief Harjinder Singh Dhami on Thursday accused the state of being a "total failure" in preventing such incidents. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>The president of National Akali Dal, Paramjit Singh Pamma, in a press conference, slammed Pakistan for sheltering those working against India through ISIS. He said Pakistan pretends to be friends with India but provides security to senior Khalistani militants on their soil.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The&nbsp;party president&nbsp;said Pakistan had been under fire in recent times over these issues, particularly after the recent visit of Bilawal Bhutto Zardari to India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pamma attributed the recent killing of Paramjit Singh Panjwar,&nbsp;Khalistan Commando Force (KCF)&nbsp;chief to two reasons, first, to get rid of the liability, and second, to clean its terrorist land.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He further added that Pakistan has now realised the growing insignificance of senior Khalistani militant leaders like Wadhwa Singh, Ranjit Singh Neeta, and Lakhveer Singh Rode. With the involvement of other youth such as Harvinder Singh Rinda, the Pakistani security agency is sending drugs to India with the help of drones.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The plan is to get rid of Khalistan's&nbsp;old operatives, of which the killing of Panjwar was the first such action, noted Pamma.</p>

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The president of National Akali Dal, Paramjit Singh Pamma, in a press conference, slammed Pakistan for sheltering those working against India through ISIS. He said Pakistan pretends to be friends with India but provides security to senior Khalistani militants on their soil.

The president of National Akali Dal, Paramjit Singh Pamma, in a press conference, slammed Pakistan for sheltering those working against India through ISIS. He said Pakistan pretends to be friends with India but provides security to senior Khalistani militants on their soil. The party president said Pakistan had been under fire in recent times over these issues, particularly after the recent visit of Bilawal Bhutto Zardari to India. Pamma attributed the recent killing of Paramjit Singh Panjwar, Khalistan Commando Force (KCF) chief to two reasons, first, to get rid of the liability, and second, to clean its terrorist land. He further added that Pakistan has now realised the growing insignificance of senior Khalistani militant leaders like Wadhwa Singh, Ranjit Singh Neeta, and Lakhveer Singh Rode. With the involvement of other youth such as Harvinder Singh Rinda, the Pakistani security agency is sending drugs to India with the help of drones. The plan is to get rid of Khalistan's old operatives, of which the killing of Panjwar was the first such action, noted Pamma. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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South Africa directly qualified for the ICC ODI World Cup 2023, to be held in India later this year, after the first ODI between Bangladesh and Ireland got washed out due to rain.

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<p>In one of its kind continent-wide effort to save migratory birds, eleven countries have agreed on an institutional framework. The framework, known as Central Asian Flyway (CAF), is aimed to strengthen efforts for migratory birds and their habitats in a coordinated manner.</p>

<h2><strong>Central Asian Flyway: Which countries does it cover?</strong></h2>

<p>The Central Asian Flyway is a major migratory route for birds, covering 30 countries from the Arctic Ocean to the Indian Ocean. It is home to more than 400 species of migratory birds, including threatened and endangered species such as the Siberian crane and the lesser white-fronted goose.</p>

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<p>Of these 30 countries, 11 have come on-board for coordinated efforts to save migratory birds within the Central Asian flyway. These eleven countries are India, Armenia, Bangladesh, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Kuwait, Mongolia, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.</p>

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<p>Other than these eleven countries, twenty nine more nations must also come on-board for the formalisation of complete Central Asian Flyway within one single mechanism.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The formalisation of the Central Asian Flyway initiative is being seen as a significant step towards the conservation of migratory birds and their habitats.</p>

<h2><strong>What is a flyway?</strong></h2>

<p>A flyway is a geographical region within which a number of migratory bird species complete their annual cycle. The annual cycle includes breeding, moulting, staging and non-breeding.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A total of 370 species of migratory birds visit the Indian subcontinent annually.</p>

<h2><strong>Central Asian Flyway: India's leading role</strong></h2>

<p>Once agreed upon by all the countries, India may serve as secretariat of the Central Asian Flyway in due course, The Times of India reported.</p>

<p>"India has been taking proactive steps in the conservation of migratory birds and their habitats and has been advocating establishment of a Central Asian Flyway initiative that first began in 2005 in New Delhi," Suresh Kumar, senior scientist at Wildlife Institute of India in Dehradun, who assists the India's central government in matters relating to the Convention on Migratory Species, was quoted as saying by the Times of India.&nbsp;</p>

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In one of its kind continent-wide effort to save migratory birds, eleven countries have agreed on an institutional framework. The framework, known as Central Asian Flyway (CAF), is aimed to strengthen efforts for migratory birds and their habitats in a coordinated manner.

In one of its kind continent-wide effort to save migratory birds, eleven countries have agreed on an institutional framework. The framework, known as Central Asian Flyway (CAF), is aimed to strengthen efforts for migratory birds and their habitats in a coordinated manner. Central Asian Flyway: Which countries does it cover? The Central Asian Flyway is a major migratory route for birds, covering 30 countries from the Arctic Ocean to the Indian Ocean. It is home to more than 400 species of migratory birds, including threatened and endangered species such as the Siberian crane and the lesser white-fronted goose. ALSO READ | See Pics | Man sets up resort at Kashmir’s famous Dal Lake for migratory birds Of these 30 countries, 11 have come on-board for coordinated efforts to save migratory birds within the Central Asian flyway. These eleven countries are India, Armenia, Bangladesh, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Kuwait, Mongolia, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. ALSO WATCH | Safe haven for endangered migratory birds | WION Climate Tracker × Other than these eleven countries, twenty nine more nations must also come on-board for the formalisation of complete Central Asian Flyway within one single mechanism. The formalisation of the Central Asian Flyway initiative is being seen as a significant step towards the conservation of migratory birds and their habitats. What is a flyway? A flyway is a geographical region within which a number of migratory bird species complete their annual cycle. The annual cycle includes breeding, moulting, staging and non-breeding. A total of 370 species of migratory birds visit the Indian subcontinent annually. Central Asian Flyway: India's leading role Once agreed upon by all the countries, India may serve as secretariat of the Central Asian Flyway in due course, The Times of India reported. "India has been taking proactive steps in the conservation of migratory birds and their habitats and has been advocating establishment of a Central Asian Flyway initiative that first began in 2005 in New Delhi," Suresh Kumar, senior scientist at Wildlife Institute of India in Dehradun, who assists the India's central government in matters relating to the Convention on Migratory Species, was quoted as saying by the Times of 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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Australia will soon host the Quad Summit, Australian High Commissioner to India, Barry O’ Farrell talks to WION about the key focus area of summit. QUAD is a practical formation of four countries determine to deliver peace, prosperity and security to the Indo-Pacific. It has a practical and positive agenda which is open to all countries in the region who are prepared to abide by the rules. Initiatives in QUAD are practical in nature, designed to deliver that security which any country in the Indo Pacific needs to be able to make it's own decisions, free of coercion with full sovereignty.

QUAD is formed to deliver peace & security to Indo-Pacific: Australian HC to India, Barry O’ Farrell

<p>If reports are to be believed, imports of Chinese goods could dwindle in India as the government continues to introduce a raft of Quality Control Orders (QCO). The situation could pose problems for the Indian industry, according to a report published in Mint.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Inspections by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) have become crucial, with India imposing mandatory certification on many products for which QCOs have been issued," the publication noted, adding that customs officials were blocking products that were not compliant with Indian standards.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With several hurdles in the process, the import delays could pose difficulties for myriad industries which are dependent on China for products, the report warned. From&nbsp;pharmaceutical ingredients to auto parts to machinery, China has been one of the biggest importers to India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, the total imports from China increased to&nbsp;$98.51 billion during the financial year that ended in March, compared to $94.57 billion during the same time last year.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>A government official, however, asserted that India was not looking to boot out China, albeit it was stepping in for quality checks as the Chinese officials were yet to resume the practice after the pandemic.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“India is not blocking imports from China. The issue is that because of travel restrictions in China, inspections are not taking place. Chinese officials are yet to indicate the reopening of facilities for inspections," said the official, requesting anonymity.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We have resumed inspection of all the countries whose embassies have written to us indicating their facilities are open for inspection. BIS can’t give certifications without inspections."</p>

<h2><strong>Indian government upping the ante</strong></h2>

<p>With an aim to curb the import of sub-standard goods, especially from China and boost the domestic industry, India has seen a surge in QCOs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Products such as toys, machinery safety equipment, pressure cookers, ACs and chemicals have already been brought under compulsory certification.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier in January this year, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) said it was planning to issue more QCOs by the&nbsp;second quarter of the next year. So far, India has issued 115 QCOs, and orders on as many as 675 products across 14 ministries are under consideration.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Even then, there was pushback from the World Trade Organization (WTO) members who said implementing QCOs should be on grounds of health, safety, environment, deceptive trade practice or national security only.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, according to experts,&nbsp;QCO is the perfect antidote to stop cheap Chinese imports from flooding the Indian market. Once Chinese goods enter India, their ultra-competitive pricing means that domestic traders are pushed to the fringes and punished for trying to maintain a certain level of quality.&nbsp;</p>

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If reports are to be believed, imports of Chinese goods could dwindle in India as the government continues to introduce a raft of Quality Control Orders (QCO). The situation could pose problems for the Indian industry, according to a report published in Mint.

If reports are to be believed, imports of Chinese goods could dwindle in India as the government continues to introduce a raft of Quality Control Orders (QCO). The situation could pose problems for the Indian industry, according to a report published in Mint. "Inspections by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) have become crucial, with India imposing mandatory certification on many products for which QCOs have been issued," the publication noted, adding that customs officials were blocking products that were not compliant with Indian standards. With several hurdles in the process, the import delays could pose difficulties for myriad industries which are dependent on China for products, the report warned. From pharmaceutical ingredients to auto parts to machinery, China has been one of the biggest importers to India. Notably, the total imports from China increased to $98.51 billion during the financial year that ended in March, compared to $94.57 billion during the same time last year. ALSO READ | US pips China to become India's top trade partner A government official, however, asserted that India was not looking to boot out China, albeit it was stepping in for quality checks as the Chinese officials were yet to resume the practice after the pandemic. “India is not blocking imports from China. The issue is that because of travel restrictions in China, inspections are not taking place. Chinese officials are yet to indicate the reopening of facilities for inspections," said the official, requesting anonymity. "We have resumed inspection of all the countries whose embassies have written to us indicating their facilities are open for inspection. BIS can’t give certifications without inspections." Indian government upping the ante With an aim to curb the import of sub-standard goods, especially from China and boost the domestic industry, India has seen a surge in QCOs. Products such as toys, machinery safety equipment, pressure cookers, ACs and chemicals have already been brought under compulsory certification. Earlier in January this year, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) said it was planning to issue more QCOs by the second quarter of the next year. So far, India has issued 115 QCOs, and orders on as many as 675 products across 14 ministries are under consideration. WATCH | India to discourage foreign trade settlement in Chinese yuan × Even then, there was pushback from the World Trade Organization (WTO) members who said implementing QCOs should be on grounds of health, safety, environment, deceptive trade practice or national security only. However, according to experts, QCO is the perfect antidote to stop cheap Chinese imports from flooding the Indian market. Once Chinese goods enter India, their ultra-competitive pricing means that domestic traders are pushed to the fringes and punished for trying to maintain a certain level of quality. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

India's quality control norms could hit Chinese imports: Report

India is increasing its efforts to reduce emissions and ride the EV bus to a net zero future. A government panel in India has proposed a ban on diesel four-wheelers by the year 2027. This is being done to reduce emissions and achieve its 2070 Net Zero goal.

India revs up for greener mobility, govt panel puts brake on diesel

Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen is all set to land in India today (09 May) for a three-day visit. He will hold a meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. Eli Cohen will also attend the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) India-Israel Business Forum.

Israel FM Eli Cohen to arrive in India today, likely to meet EAM Jaishankar

<p>Foxconn, a major Apple supplier, announced in a filing on Tuesday that it has purchased a large plot of land on the outskirts of Bengaluru, the Indian IT hub, as part of its efforts to diversify away from China as its primary place of production.</p>

<p>Foxconn, also known by its&nbsp;official&nbsp;name Hon Hai Precision Industry, is the largest contract electronics manufacturer in the world and a key supplier of Apple iPhone parts.</p>

<p>Both companies are looking to expand outside of China, where the majority of their manufacturing is situated, after production was hampered by tough Covid restrictions and ongoing diplomatic challenges with the United States, as reported by the Hindustan Times.</p>

<h2><strong>Bid to expand outside of China</strong></h2>

<p>In a statement to the London Stock Exchange, the company said that it had acquired a 1.2 million square metre (13 million square foot) land in Devanahalli, close to the Bengaluru airport, the country's innovation hub.</p>

<p>The site was purchased for $37 million by its subsidiary Foxconn Hon Hai Technology India Mega Development.</p>

<p>In Vietnam's Nghe An province, another Foxconn facility was acquiring land use rights to a 480,000 square metre property, it was noted.</p>

<p>In March, Basavaraj S. Bommai, the chief minister of Karnataka, stated that Apple would "soon" begin manufacturing&nbsp;iPhones at a new plant in the state, creating "about 100,000 jobs".</p>

<p>Citing anonymous sources, Bloomberg News said that Foxconn intended to invest $700 million in a new factory in Karnataka that same month.</p>

<p>Foxconn chairman Young Liu visited the state then to "deepen partnerships... and seek cooperation in new areas such as semiconductor development and electric vehicles", he said in a statement.</p>

<p>He also met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to whom their "discussions covered various topics aimed at enhancing India's tech and innovation eco-system"</p>

<p>At its facility in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, Foxconn has been manufacturing Apple smartphones in India since 2019.</p>

<p>Apple products are additionally manufactured and assembled in India by Wistron and Pegatron, two other Taiwanese suppliers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, last month unveiled the company's first two retail locations in the most populated nation in the world. Apple has been making its own push into India.</p>

<p>The California-based company is placing a significant stake in the 1.4 billion people&nbsp;country, which after&nbsp;China has the second-highest percentage of smartphone users worldwide.</p>

<p>The corporation with the largest market value in the world is likewise growing its industrial presence in India.</p>

<p>Apple announced in September of last year that it would produce the newest iPhone 14, just weeks after the flagship model was introduced, in India.</p>

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Foxconn, a major Apple supplier, announced in a filing on Tuesday that it has purchased a large plot of land on the outskirts of Bengaluru, the Indian IT hub, as part of its efforts to diversify away from China as its primary place of production.

Foxconn, a major Apple supplier, announced in a filing on Tuesday that it has purchased a large plot of land on the outskirts of Bengaluru, the Indian IT hub, as part of its efforts to diversify away from China as its primary place of production. Foxconn, also known by its official name Hon Hai Precision Industry, is the largest contract electronics manufacturer in the world and a key supplier of Apple iPhone parts. Both companies are looking to expand outside of China, where the majority of their manufacturing is situated, after production was hampered by tough Covid restrictions and ongoing diplomatic challenges with the United States, as reported by the Hindustan Times. Bid to expand outside of China In a statement to the London Stock Exchange, the company said that it had acquired a 1.2 million square metre (13 million square foot) land in Devanahalli, close to the Bengaluru airport, the country's innovation hub. The site was purchased for $37 million by its subsidiary Foxconn Hon Hai Technology India Mega Development. In Vietnam's Nghe An province, another Foxconn facility was acquiring land use rights to a 480,000 square metre property, it was noted. In March, Basavaraj S. Bommai, the chief minister of Karnataka, stated that Apple would "soon" begin manufacturing iPhones at a new plant in the state, creating "about 100,000 jobs". Citing anonymous sources, Bloomberg News said that Foxconn intended to invest $700 million in a new factory in Karnataka that same month. Foxconn chairman Young Liu visited the state then to "deepen partnerships... and seek cooperation in new areas such as semiconductor development and electric vehicles", he said in a statement. He also met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to whom their "discussions covered various topics aimed at enhancing India's tech and innovation eco-system" At its facility in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, Foxconn has been manufacturing Apple smartphones in India since 2019. Apple products are additionally manufactured and assembled in India by Wistron and Pegatron, two other Taiwanese suppliers. Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, last month unveiled the company's first two retail locations in the most populated nation in the world. Apple has been making its own push into India. The California-based company is placing a significant stake in the 1.4 billion people country, which after China has the second-highest percentage of smartphone users worldwide. The corporation with the largest market value in the world is likewise growing its industrial presence in India. Apple announced in September of last year that it would produce the newest iPhone 14, just weeks after the flagship model was introduced, in India. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Apple maker Foxconn purchases land in Bengaluru worth $37mn, to increase manufacturing presence in India

<p>The upcoming India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) meeting, which is set to take place in Brussels on May 15-16, is expected to cover a range of issues, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence (AI).</p>

<p>Helena König, the deputy secretary general for economic and global affairs at the European External Action Service (EEAS), emphasised the importance of collaboration between India and the EU, noting that "in terms of technology India is very advanced, we're very advanced, so we'll work on it together."&nbsp;</p>

<p>EEAS is the diplomatic service and foreign and defence ministry of the European Union (EU). It is responsible for conducting the EU's foreign policy and managing its diplomatic missions around the world.</p>

<p>The establishment of the EU-India Trade and Technology Council is seen as a key step in strengthening the strategic partnership between the EU and India. The council is the second such bilateral forum for the EU and the first one established with any partner for India. It is hoped that the council will provide a platform for discussions on a range of issues, including trade, technology, and AI.</p>

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<p>At the upcoming TTC meeting, three top Indian ministers - EAM S Jaishankar, trade minister Piyush Goyal, and IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will travel to Brussels to discuss the future of the partnership between India and the EU. The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to launch the EU-India Trade and Technology Council last year. Ministerial meetings of the TTC will take place at least once a year, alternating between the EU and India.</p>

<p>On the topic of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) talks, König expressed optimism, noting that there is the "strongest commitment from highest level" for the conclusion of the pact. She stressed the importance of a comprehensive agreement that can be used in the decades to come. The next round of India-EU FTA talks is set to take place in Delhi in June.</p>

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<p>König also highlighted the importance of the upcoming Indo-Pacific Forum in Stockholm, Sweden, which will bring together several ministers to focus on issues where concrete actions can be taken. India's external affairs minister will be present at the meeting. She praised India's role as the "biggest democracy in the world" and noted that the EU shares "similar values with India." König emphasised the need for dialogue to take place on a multilateral level, pointing that India is a "strong defender of the multilateral system."</p>

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The upcoming India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) meeting, which is set to take place in Brussels on May 15-16, is expected to cover a range of issues, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence (AI).

The upcoming India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) meeting, which is set to take place in Brussels on May 15-16, is expected to cover a range of issues, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence (AI). Helena König, the deputy secretary general for economic and global affairs at the European External Action Service (EEAS), emphasised the importance of collaboration between India and the EU, noting that "in terms of technology India is very advanced, we're very advanced, so we'll work on it together." EEAS is the diplomatic service and foreign and defence ministry of the European Union (EU). It is responsible for conducting the EU's foreign policy and managing its diplomatic missions around the world. The establishment of the EU-India Trade and Technology Council is seen as a key step in strengthening the strategic partnership between the EU and India. The council is the second such bilateral forum for the EU and the first one established with any partner for India. It is hoped that the council will provide a platform for discussions on a range of issues, including trade, technology, and AI. WATCH | Tech companies battle EU over data-sharing × At the upcoming TTC meeting, three top Indian ministers - EAM S Jaishankar, trade minister Piyush Goyal, and IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will travel to Brussels to discuss the future of the partnership between India and the EU. The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to launch the EU-India Trade and Technology Council last year. Ministerial meetings of the TTC will take place at least once a year, alternating between the EU and India. On the topic of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) talks, König expressed optimism, noting that there is the "strongest commitment from highest level" for the conclusion of the pact. She stressed the importance of a comprehensive agreement that can be used in the decades to come. The next round of India-EU FTA talks is set to take place in Delhi in June. ALSO READ | Greek embassy in India to host event highlighting plight of ethnic Greeks in conflict-torn Mariupol König also highlighted the importance of the upcoming Indo-Pacific Forum in Stockholm, Sweden, which will bring together several ministers to focus on issues where concrete actions can be taken. India's external affairs minister will be present at the meeting. She praised India's role as the "biggest democracy in the world" and noted that the EU shares "similar values with India." König emphasised the need for dialogue to take place on a multilateral level, pointing that India is a "strong defender of the multilateral system." WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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India is reviving up its efforts to reduce emissions and ride the EV bus to a net-zero future. A government panel in India has proposed a ban on diesel 4-wheelers by the year 2027 in order to reduce emissions and achieve its 2070 net zero goal.

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India's ambitions to become a leader in the electric vehicles have got a major boost, India on Monday, said that it has found a major Lithium reserve in the Western state of Rajasthan.

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