Indian Air Force has given a sneak peek of an advanced variant of its Astra missile known as the Astra Mk II. It is an enhanced and upgraded version of the Astra Mk 1 and will significantly contribute to India’s air dominance.

India reveals Astra Mk II

The search for a family of four kidnapped in California ended Wednesday with authorities recovering their bodies from a rural farm area days after being abducted at gunpoint.

WION Dispatch | United States: Indian-origin Sikh family of four found dead in California

Men were seen wearing sarees during the festival of Navratri in India. Garba is a traditional dance that originated in the Indian state of Gujarat.

Watch: Men wear sarees during the festival of Navratri in India | WION Shorts

India has deployed female pilots and weapons operators to the Tezpur air station near the border with China. What does this deployment mean for gender parity in the armed forces?

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President Joe Biden has nominated US Surgeon General Dr Vivek Murthy to serve as the country's representative on the executive board of the World Health Organisation. 
Dr Murthy, 45, will serve in the new position alongside his continued duties as the US Surgeon General, the White House said in a statement.

He was confirmed by the US Senate in March 2021 to serve as the 21st Surgeon General of the country. He previously served as the 19th Surgeon General under President Barack Obama.

As the nation's doctor, the Surgeon General's mission is to help lay the foundation for a healthier country, relying on the best scientific information available to provide clear, consistent and equitable guidance and resources for the public.

"While serving as the 21st Surgeon General, Dr Murthy is focused on drawing attention to and working across government to address a number of critical public health issues, including the growing proliferation of health misinformation, the ongoing youth mental health crisis, well-being and burnout in the health worker community, and social isolation and loneliness," said the White House.

As the Vice Admiral of the US Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, Dr Murthy also commands a uniformed service of over 6,000 dedicated public health officers, serving the most underserved and vulnerable populations.

The first Surgeon General of Indian descent, Dr Murthy, was raised in Miami and is a graduate of Harvard, the Yale School of Medicine, and the Yale School of Management, the White House said.

A renowned physician, research scientist, entrepreneur and author, he lives in Washington, DC with his wife Dr Alice Chen, and their two children, it said.

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In 1978, the family moved to Newfoundland, where his father worked as a district medical officer. When he was three years old, the family relocated to Miami.

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President Joe Biden has nominated US Surgeon General Dr Vivek Murthy to serve as the country's representative on the executive board of the World Health Organisation.

President Joe Biden has nominated US Surgeon General Dr Vivek Murthy to serve as the country's representative on the executive board of the World Health Organisation. Dr Murthy, 45, will serve in the new position alongside his continued duties as the US Surgeon General, the White House said in a statement. He was confirmed by the US Senate in March 2021 to serve as the 21st Surgeon General of the country. He previously served as the 19th Surgeon General under President Barack Obama. As the nation's doctor, the Surgeon General's mission is to help lay the foundation for a healthier country, relying on the best scientific information available to provide clear, consistent and equitable guidance and resources for the public. "While serving as the 21st Surgeon General, Dr Murthy is focused on drawing attention to and working across government to address a number of critical public health issues, including the growing proliferation of health misinformation, the ongoing youth mental health crisis, well-being and burnout in the health worker community, and social isolation and loneliness," said the White House. As the Vice Admiral of the US Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, Dr Murthy also commands a uniformed service of over 6,000 dedicated public health officers, serving the most underserved and vulnerable populations. The first Surgeon General of Indian descent, Dr Murthy, was raised in Miami and is a graduate of Harvard, the Yale School of Medicine, and the Yale School of Management, the White House said. A renowned physician, research scientist, entrepreneur and author, he lives in Washington, DC with his wife Dr Alice Chen, and their two children, it said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE Murthy was born in Huddersfield, Yorkshire to immigrants from Karnataka, India. In 1978, the family moved to Newfoundland, where his father worked as a district medical officer. When he was three years old, the family relocated to Miami.

Biden nominates surgeon general Dr Vivek Murthy as US representative on WHO executive board

India prepares itself to celebrate its 90th Air Force Day. Every year on October 8, the country celebrates this day in the presence of the president, IAF chief, and senior officials from the armed forces. But what's special this year?

The Indian Air Force, also known as the "Bhartiya Vayu Sena",&nbsp;is a crucial part of India's armed forces. This day was first introduced by the British Empire in October 1932 and came into effect in the year 1933.

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Well, this year, nearly 80 planes, including a single-engine MiG-21, will put on a grand show at Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh. The army chief will also unveil a new combat uniform.&nbsp;

On October 8, the planes will display five formations, including a three-aircraft formation by LCH, an Eklavya formation, Sekhon and more.

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The Indian government is putting all its efforts into making the country's defence game strong. Recently, 15 Made-in-India Light Combat Helicopters were added to the defence, with 10 going to the air force and five to the army. The LCH will be a part of the flypast in a three-aircraft formation.&nbsp;

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Another formation for the celebration will be "Sekhon," which will have a Rafale, Tejas, Mirage 2000, and Jaguar.

Two other formations to be staged will be the Globe and Eklavya formations. For Globe formation, a C-17 heavy lifting aircraft and nine Hawk-132 from the Surya Kiran team will be deployed. The Eklavya formation will be led by Mi-35 attacking helicopters with four Apache choppers.&nbsp;

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Finally, the Big Boy formation will be led by an IL-76 and two AN-32 aircraft.&nbsp;

Cheetah and Chetak helicopters will not be a part of the celebrations.&nbsp;An Indian Air Force officer told reporters that on October 8, there will be a parade in the morning and then the chief will unveil new uniforms&nbsp;for air force personnel, PTI reported.&nbsp;

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India prepares itself to celebrate its 90th Air Force Day. Every year on October 8, the country celebrates this day in the presence of the president, IAF chief, and senior officials from the armed forces.

India prepares itself to celebrate its 90th Air Force Day. Every year on October 8, the country celebrates this day in the presence of the president, IAF chief, and senior officials from the armed forces. But what's special this year? The Indian Air Force, also known as the "Bhartiya Vayu Sena", is a crucial part of India's armed forces. This day was first introduced by the British Empire in October 1932 and came into effect in the year 1933. 90 years!#AtmanirbharBharat #AzadiKaAmritMahotsav pic.twitter.com/pxe5hZW8mW — Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) October 4, 2022 × Well, this year, nearly 80 planes, including a single-engine MiG-21, will put on a grand show at Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh. The army chief will also unveil a new combat uniform. On October 8, the planes will display five formations, including a three-aircraft formation by LCH, an Eklavya formation, Sekhon and more. Also read | 25 dead after bus falls into 500-metre gorge in India’s Uttarakhand state The Indian government is putting all its efforts into making the country's defence game strong. Recently, 15 Made-in-India Light Combat Helicopters were added to the defence, with 10 going to the air force and five to the army. The LCH will be a part of the flypast in a three-aircraft formation. 90 years of Indian Air Force. Detailed planning, precision and coordination : the three major requirements for a good flypast. IAF preparations are in full swing for the aerial symphony on 08 Oct 22 over Sukhna Lake, Chandigarh. 📸 - AVM PS Karkare pic.twitter.com/DVmN3eL2tG — Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) October 5, 2022 × Another formation for the celebration will be "Sekhon," which will have a Rafale, Tejas, Mirage 2000, and Jaguar. Two other formations to be staged will be the Globe and Eklavya formations. For Globe formation, a C-17 heavy lifting aircraft and nine Hawk-132 from the Surya Kiran team will be deployed. The Eklavya formation will be led by Mi-35 attacking helicopters with four Apache choppers. Also read | INS Tarkash is India's first-ever warship to patrol Gulf of Guinea; 41-day mission completed Finally, the Big Boy formation will be led by an IL-76 and two AN-32 aircraft. Cheetah and Chetak helicopters will not be a part of the celebrations. An Indian Air Force officer told reporters that on October 8, there will be a parade in the morning and then the chief will unveil new uniforms for air force personnel, PTI reported. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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In a meeting held last month, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) had emphasised not lowering guard against COVID due to upcoming festivals even as it decided to do away with wearing face masks after September 30.

According to the minutes of the meeting held on September 22, and accessed by PTI, a notification revoking the Rs 500 fine on not wearing masks is expected to be issued by the health department on Wednesday.

The decision to revoke the mask mandate was anything but unanimous and differences abound, as per the minutes of the meeting issued by Sushil Singh, special CEO, disaster management.

Chief Secretary of Delhi Naresh Kumar had in the meeting said that the current situation was comfortable but the guard against Coronavirus could not be lowered as the variants keep coming up.

The health ministry has advised caution in view of multiple festivals from September 26 to December 31 and likely mass gatherings across the country.

Niti Aayog member Dr V K Paul had in the meeting emphasised that surveillance was still needed as the virus is still present and its mutations and variants have emerged from time to time.

Dr Rajendra Singh, member NDMA, came up with a suggestion that wearing of masks be continued up to November 15 in view of coming festivals.

Delhi Police Commissioner sought clarity and complete set of instructions on the enforcement of mask mandate.

The Chief Secretary suggested that a 'self discipline mode'&nbsp;may be tried now as the public is well aware of its responsibilities and what constitutes a COVID-appropriate behaviour.

Revenue minister Kailash Gahlot in the same meeting reiterated that there were "practical difficulties" in the enforcement of the mask mandate, and stressed the need to relax the rule.

Kunal Satyarthi, joint secretary NDMA, agreed with him saying that wearing of masks may not be advisable in the present circumstances, the minutes said.

The meeting chaired by LG V K Saxena and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in attendance, summarily agreed that though wearing of masks was useful in maintaining a Covid -appropriate behaviour, the order of compulsory wearing of masks under the Epidemic Act may not be extended beyond September 30.

The DDMA also agreed that the fine of Rs 500 for not wearing masks in public places will stand withdrawn after September 30, it added.

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In a meeting held last month, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) had emphasised not lowering guard against COVID due to upcoming festivals even as it decided to do away with wearing face masks after September 30.

In a meeting held last month, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) had emphasised not lowering guard against COVID due to upcoming festivals even as it decided to do away with wearing face masks after September 30. According to the minutes of the meeting held on September 22, and accessed by PTI, a notification revoking the Rs 500 fine on not wearing masks is expected to be issued by the health department on Wednesday. The decision to revoke the mask mandate was anything but unanimous and differences abound, as per the minutes of the meeting issued by Sushil Singh, special CEO, disaster management. Chief Secretary of Delhi Naresh Kumar had in the meeting said that the current situation was comfortable but the guard against Coronavirus could not be lowered as the variants keep coming up. The health ministry has advised caution in view of multiple festivals from September 26 to December 31 and likely mass gatherings across the country. Niti Aayog member Dr V K Paul had in the meeting emphasised that surveillance was still needed as the virus is still present and its mutations and variants have emerged from time to time. Dr Rajendra Singh, member NDMA, came up with a suggestion that wearing of masks be continued up to November 15 in view of coming festivals. Delhi Police Commissioner sought clarity and complete set of instructions on the enforcement of mask mandate. The Chief Secretary suggested that a 'self discipline mode' may be tried now as the public is well aware of its responsibilities and what constitutes a COVID-appropriate behaviour. Revenue minister Kailash Gahlot in the same meeting reiterated that there were "practical difficulties" in the enforcement of the mask mandate, and stressed the need to relax the rule. Kunal Satyarthi, joint secretary NDMA, agreed with him saying that wearing of masks may not be advisable in the present circumstances, the minutes said. The meeting chaired by LG V K Saxena and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in attendance, summarily agreed that though wearing of masks was useful in maintaining a Covid -appropriate behaviour, the order of compulsory wearing of masks under the Epidemic Act may not be extended beyond September 30. The DDMA also agreed that the fine of Rs 500 for not wearing masks in public places will stand withdrawn after September 30, it added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Officials not on same page on revocation of mask mandate in Delhi, reveals document

India is becoming increasingly important in Apple's Global lineup. Reports saying exports of India made iPhones crossed 1 billion dollars in the five months since April. The outbound shipments of India made iPhones taking place mainly to Europe and West Asia.

WION Dispatch: Export of India-made iPhones top $1BN

Four mountaineers were killed in an avalanche in India's Himalayan state of Uttarakhand, eight people have been rescued and rescuers are searching for more people.

Avalanche in India's Himalayan state of Uttarakhand, four killed and several missing

India's Mars mission, Mangalyaan, has stopped communicating with the Earth. ISRO has said that Mangalyaan has run out of fuel, 8 years after it entered Mars' orbit. Did Mangalyaan conk off before time or did the mission exceed expectations? Priyanka Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Farewell Mangalyaan: India's Mars mission comes to an end

In signs of an impending slowdown in the Indian Information Technology sector, reports say Indian tech majors have revoked a large number of employment letters that they had given to students. The IT firms including Wipro, Infosys and Tech Mahindra have recently cancelled employment offers after months of delay in the onboarding process.

Indian tech majors Wipro, Infosys, Mahindra reject graduates after giving offer letters: Reports

Information technology graduates in India have now begun to hunt for other jobs after the tech giants like Wipro, Infosys and TCS have reportedly delayed the onboarding process for more than six months.

Indian IT graduates claim tech giants delaying onboarding

IIndian state Jammu and Kashmir's DG Prisons, Hemant Kumar Lohia, was found dead under suspicious circumstances at a house in the Udaywala area of Jammu. The police have suspected murder as his domestic help is currently absconding and teams have been formed to nab him.

India: J&K top cop Hemant Kumar Lohia found dead, police suspect murder

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday detained a Russian national at Indira Gandhi International Airport, India in connection with its probe into alleged manipulation of 2021 JEE-Mains exam.

Russian hacker arrested by India's CBI for 2021 JEE-Mains exam cheating

India is making giant strides in presenting itself as an alternative to the world's factory i.e China. The country exported more than $1 billion worth of iPhones in five months since April, per a Bloomberg report.

India is making giant strides in presenting itself as an alternative to the world's factory i.e China. The country exported more than $1 billion worth of iPhones in five months since April, per a Bloomberg report. The total exports till March 2023 are expected to reach $2.5 billion which will be double compared to the same yearly period through March 2022. Currently, iPhone 11,12 and 13 models dominate the export from the South Asian country to Europe and West Asia Although the total share of iPhone production from India is still far less comparatively, the recent trend suggests that the country is quickly bridging the gap. As reported by WION, in what comes as a landmark shift, Apple, last week officially announced that it was manufacturing its latest, flagship iPhone 14 in India alongside China. “The new iPhone 14 lineup introduces groundbreaking new technologies and important safety capabilities. We’re excited to be manufacturing iPhone 14 in India,” read the company's statement. Read more: It's official: Apple starts manufacturing iPhone 14 in India By manufacturing iPhone 14 in India, roughly at the same time as in China, the Cupertino-based company is attempting to reduce the gap and bring it on par with China for future models. Previously, Apple manufactured its iPhone 13 model in India, six-seven months after it was launched. According to reports, Apple is expected to move five per cent of its global production of iPhone 14 to India by the end of the year. The company has kept an ambitious target of manufacturing 25 per cent of all iPhones by 2025 in India, per analysts at JP Morgan. Read more: Tata Group in partnership negotiations to make iPhones in India: Report Taiwanese major Foxconn is currently manufacturing all Apple devices at the company's Sriperumbudur plant, outside the southern Indian city of Chennai. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Apple to double iPhone exports from India by next year

The cattle farmers in India are in distress. A viral disease known as lumpy skin disease has killed nearly 100,000 cows and buffalos in the country and sickened more than 2 million more. The outbreak of the disease has triggered devastating income losses for farmers.

WION Climate Tracker | India: Lumpy skin disease kills over 100,000 livestock

Women in the Indian Air Force are operating fighter aircraft and choppers extensively over Arunachal Pradesh and Assam. India's first female weapons operator deployed in Tezpur.

Female Pilots flying India's Eastern sector operations

A startup in India's Maharashtra has created the country's first passenger drone - Varuna. The pilotless drone, developed for the Indian Navy, can carry a payload of up to 130 kgs.

Tech Talk: India's first passenger drone for naval warships

This is the season when the Indian state of West Bengal and the whole Bengali community around the globe go shopping, when the workers and clerks stage street demonstrations daily for Puja bonus, all the Puja specials are on sale and the people gear up for feast and festivity. It's Durga Puja time. But have you wondered about the economic aspect of the festival? Here's everything you need to know.

Explained | The economic aspect of Durga Puja

Explained The economic aspect of Durga Puja

At least 26 people, mostly women and children have died in a road accident in the Kanpur district of India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh on Saturday. Indian PM Narendra Modi has announced compensation for families of deceased.

26 dead, 9 injured in a road accident in India's Northern state of Uttar Pradesh

The leading luxury car manufacturer in the nation, Mercedes-Benz India, unveiled on Friday the EQS 580 4Matic, an electric vehicle (EV) that is "Made in India" and costs just 1.55 crore, or 15.5 million, rupees. (The S-Class pricing starts at 1.60 crore, or 16 million, rupees, both ex-showroom).

According to the company, the EQS 580 is the 14th "Made in India" Mercedes-Benz model and the first-ever locally produced (assembled) EV in India. The EQS is also India's longest-range EV, with a range of up to 677 km (real-world conditions) and 857 km, according to the Automotive Research Association of India (test conditions).

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The car is equipped with a 400 volt battery made with the most recent lithium-ion technology and has a high power density lithium-ion battery with a usable energy content of 107.8 kWh, as reported by the Hindu Businessline.&nbsp;

Mercedes-Benz India will establish the greatest "ultra-fast charging network," which will reach 80% of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/xiaomi-says-will-protect-business-interests-following-freezing-of-assets-worth-682-million-in-india-521925">India</a> by the end of 2022, to further promote the adoption of EVs. According to Schwenk, the network will be restricted to Mercedes-Benz customers for the first year, with 24/7 free charging services provided to ensure hassle-free ownership of the company's electric lineup.

It has nine airbags and a five-star Euro NCAP safety certification as part of its safety features. The EQS has a robust passenger cell, unique deformation zones, and cutting-edge restraint systems, much like every other Mercedes.

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The leading luxury car manufacturer in the nation, Mercedes-Benz India, unveiled on Friday the EQS 580 4Matic, an electric vehicle (EV) that is "Made in India" and costs just 1.

The leading luxury car manufacturer in the nation, Mercedes-Benz India, unveiled on Friday the EQS 580 4Matic, an electric vehicle (EV) that is "Made in India" and costs just 1.55 crore, or 15.5 million, rupees. (The S-Class pricing starts at 1.60 crore, or 16 million, rupees, both ex-showroom). According to the company, the EQS 580 is the 14th "Made in India" Mercedes-Benz model and the first-ever locally produced (assembled) EV in India. The EQS is also India's longest-range EV, with a range of up to 677 km (real-world conditions) and 857 km, according to the Automotive Research Association of India (test conditions). Also read | United Kingdom: As energy crisis worsens, 'refuelling' an EV gets as expensive as petrol car The car is equipped with a 400 volt battery made with the most recent lithium-ion technology and has a high power density lithium-ion battery with a usable energy content of 107.8 kWh, as reported by the Hindu Businessline. Mercedes-Benz India will establish the greatest "ultra-fast charging network," which will reach 80% of India by the end of 2022, to further promote the adoption of EVs. According to Schwenk, the network will be restricted to Mercedes-Benz customers for the first year, with 24/7 free charging services provided to ensure hassle-free ownership of the company's electric lineup. It has nine airbags and a five-star Euro NCAP safety certification as part of its safety features. The EQS has a robust passenger cell, unique deformation zones, and cutting-edge restraint systems, much like every other Mercedes. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Mercedes-Benz launches first ‘Made in India’ EQS 580 luxury electric car

India’s Air Force received information of a bomb scare on an Iranian airline when the plane was in Indian air space, which turned out to be a hoax. Here’s what happened.

Bomb scare on an Iranian airline over Indian air space, IAF scrambles jets

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