India's Supreme Court delivered a landmark judgement, which reiterated that all women have the right to get an abortion.

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Following the statement by Pakistan's Foreign Affairs Minister Bilawal Bhutto, Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan Sharat Shabharwal said that Pakistan keeps on saying that they wish to resolve the Kashmir issue but India is not sincere about it. He added that India has made various attempts to resolve the issue but is Pakistan sincere to resolve it?

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Switzerland was named the most innovative economy in the world for the 12th year in a row in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2022, which was published on Thursday by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

“Switzerland remains the world’s leader in innovation for the 12th consecutive year. It leads globally in innovation outputs, and specifically in patents by origin, software spending, high-tech manufacturing and production and export complexity,” the Global Innovation Index 2022 read.

The United States (US) came in second, ahead of Sweden, the United Kingdom (UK), and the Netherlands.

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The rankings took into account, among other things, infrastructure and technology outputs, business sophistication, people and capital research, and more.

India secured the 40th position in the Global Innovation Index. This is the first time the country entered the top 40. Last year, India was at the 46th position.

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With India's progress in ranking, Union commerce and textiles minister Piyush Goyal tweeted the country is innovating like never before. “India climbs to the 40th rank in the Global Innovation Index of WIPO, a huge leap of 41 places in 7 years. The steady rise testifies that India under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is rapidly emerging as the global innovation hub,” Goyal said.

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Switzerland was named the most innovative economy in the world for the 12th year in a row in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2022, which was published on Thursday by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

Switzerland was named the most innovative economy in the world for the 12th year in a row in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2022, which was published on Thursday by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). “Switzerland remains the world’s leader in innovation for the 12th consecutive year. It leads globally in innovation outputs, and specifically in patents by origin, software spending, high-tech manufacturing and production and export complexity,” the Global Innovation Index 2022 read. The United States (US) came in second, ahead of Sweden, the United Kingdom (UK), and the Netherlands. Also read | At least 12 dead as Hurricane Ian causes massive devastation in Florida The rankings took into account, among other things, infrastructure and technology outputs, business sophistication, people and capital research, and more. India secured the 40th position in the Global Innovation Index. This is the first time the country entered the top 40. Last year, India was at the 46th position. India Innovating Like Never Before! India climbs to the 40th rank in the Global Innovation Index of @WIPO, a huge leap of 41 places in 7 years. The steady rise testifies that India under the leadership of PM @NarendraModi ji is rapidly emerging as the global innovation hub. pic.twitter.com/pltqW8kdUh — Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) September 29, 2022 × With India's progress in ranking, Union commerce and textiles minister Piyush Goyal tweeted the country is innovating like never before. “India climbs to the 40th rank in the Global Innovation Index of WIPO, a huge leap of 41 places in 7 years. The steady rise testifies that India under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is rapidly emerging as the global innovation hub,” Goyal said. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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India has continued its infrastructure support to the Maldives with a pact on the development of Hanimaadhoo International Airport and the inauguration of a critical care facility and emergency and trauma unit at B. Dharavandhoo Health Centre.&nbsp;

The announcement on key projects comes even as construction has started for the Greater Male Connectivity Project (GMCP), the largest infrastructure project in the Indian Ocean island country which is being funded by India with a grant of $100 million and a Line of Credit (LoC) of $400 million.&nbsp;

The contract for the development of Hanimaadhoo International Airport was signed on September 25 and is the first-ever major infrastructure project to be undertaken outside the Greater Male region.&nbsp;

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The project is funded under the $800 million concessional Line of Credit (LoC) extended by the Indian govt while the total value of the contract stands at $136 million.&nbsp;

Thanking the Indian government for the infra projects, Maldives minister of economic development Fayyaz Ismail said, "I would like to thank PM Modi and the people of India for the generous assistance that you have been providing to Maldivian people and this nation."&nbsp;

The pact will see the construction of a new 2.46km runway and a terminal with a capacity of 1.3 million passengers per annum. The airport is seen as Maldives’ gateway to the northern atolls and will give a fillip to tourism, additionally easing pressure on Male international airport.&nbsp;

Indian high commissioner to Maldives Munu Mahawar at the ceremony said that the "project is symbolic of the commitment of the government of India to work together with the government of Maldives supporting its initiatives for regional infrastructure development."&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, Wednesday saw the inauguration of the Emergency &amp; Trauma Unit at B. Dharavandhoo Health Centre with the Indian government contributing around MVR 7.5 million for the project.&nbsp;

Present on the occasion were the Indian high commissioner and Aishah Didi, Maldives ministry of gender, family and social services. The project was announced during former Indian external affairs minister Late Sushma Swaraj's 2019 Maldives visit.

All in all, India is supporting 45 high-impact community development projects in Maldives, support to projects like MIFCO fisheries facilities, a cricket stadium in Hulhumale, Gulhifalhu port, and the construction of 4000 social housing units.&nbsp;

Indian support comes even as China in the past tried to get involved in major infra projects in the country under the previous pro-Beijing Yameen regime. The current speaker of the Parliament and former President of the country Nasheed has several times pointed to Chinese projects in the country as responsible for the debt that the country had to deal with.&nbsp;

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India has continued its infrastructure support to the Maldives with a pact on the development of Hanimaadhoo International Airport and the inauguration of a critical care facility and emergency and trauma unit at B. Dharavandhoo Health Centre. The announcement on key projects comes even as construction has started for the Greater Male Connectivity Project (GMCP), the largest infrastructure project in the Indian Ocean island country which is being funded by India with a grant of $100 million and a Line of Credit (LoC) of $400 million. The contract for the development of Hanimaadhoo International Airport was signed on September 25 and is the first-ever major infrastructure project to be undertaken outside the Greater Male region. ALSO READ | Indian teen youngest in the world to swim in North Channel between Ireland & Scotland The project is funded under the $800 million concessional Line of Credit (LoC) extended by the Indian govt while the total value of the contract stands at $136 million. Thanking the Indian government for the infra projects, Maldives minister of economic development Fayyaz Ismail said, "I would like to thank PM Modi and the people of India for the generous assistance that you have been providing to Maldivian people and this nation." The pact will see the construction of a new 2.46km runway and a terminal with a capacity of 1.3 million passengers per annum. The airport is seen as Maldives’ gateway to the northern atolls and will give a fillip to tourism, additionally easing pressure on Male international airport. Indian high commissioner to Maldives Munu Mahawar at the ceremony said that the "project is symbolic of the commitment of the government of India to work together with the government of Maldives supporting its initiatives for regional infrastructure development." ALSO READ | Contrasting display of emotions by Indian officials divides netizens Meanwhile, Wednesday saw the inauguration of the Emergency & Trauma Unit at B. Dharavandhoo Health Centre with the Indian government contributing around MVR 7.5 million for the project. Present on the occasion were the Indian high commissioner and Aishah Didi, Maldives ministry of gender, family and social services. The project was announced during former Indian external affairs minister Late Sushma Swaraj's 2019 Maldives visit. All in all, India is supporting 45 high-impact community development projects in Maldives, support to projects like MIFCO fisheries facilities, a cricket stadium in Hulhumale, Gulhifalhu port, and the construction of 4000 social housing units. Indian support comes even as China in the past tried to get involved in major infra projects in the country under the previous pro-Beijing Yameen regime. The current speaker of the Parliament and former President of the country Nasheed has several times pointed to Chinese projects in the country as responsible for the debt that the country had to deal with. 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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India was mentioned by leaders of 12 countries at this year's United Nations General Assembly, many of them thanking India for its support amid Covid, others lauding its role, and some ranting by the habitual adversaries. At the Samarkand bilateral meeting, French President Emmanuel Macron recalled PM Modi's remarks to Russian President Putin on the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. 
 
Lauding the comments, Macron said, "As Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, rightly said, today’s era is not an era of war." The remarks have been widely praised in the West, and no world leader has made such direct remarks to Russia's President since the conflict began in February this year.

Two western leaders, the UK's Prime Minister Liz&nbsp;Truss and German chancellor Olaf Scholz, both highlighted ties with New Delhi. PM Truss said that her country is "deepening links with fellow democracies like India, Israel, Indonesia, and South Africa." India and the UK are currently engaged in free trade agreement talks, and with London's Indo-Pacific tilt policy, engagement with New Delhi is set to increase further. 
 
The German Chancellor mentioned his government's being involved with "countries holding the Chairmanship of the African Union and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States in our discussions as the G7, as well as India and South Africa". As the chair of the G7, Germany had invited India to attend the summit earlier this year at Schloss Elmau. It is important to know that PM Modi visited Germany twice this year, first on a bilateral visit, then to attend the G7 summit.

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Three countries, Portugal, Russia, and Ukraine, backed India&nbsp;for being a member of a reformed United Nations Security Council. Portugal's PM, António Costa, said that the UNSC "should have permanent seats for the African continent, Brazil, and India and should represent small countries more fairly." It is interesting to know that Costa is of Indian origin, with his father's side being from Goa. He has been to India many times, and during one bilateral visit, gave Indian PM Modi a jersey of Portugal's football icon Cristiano Ronaldo.

Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the only leader to address this year's summit, virtually called for reforms at the high table, pointing out, "This is an imbalance when Africa, Latin America, most of Asia, and Central and Eastern Europe comply with the right of veto, that they themselves never had," adding, "For some reason. For what reason, not Japan or Brazil, not Türkiye or India, not Germany or Ukraine. The day will come when this will be resolved. Ukraine's president mentioned India, along with a whole host of countries, who were able to get supplies of Ukrainian agricultural products due to the UN-led Russia-Ukraine deal for the export of agricultural products to the international community amid the ongoing conflict."

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Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov also backed India's bid for UNSC, identifying "India and Brazil—key international actors—as worthy candidates for the permanent membership." 
 
Venezuela's foreign minister, Carlos Rafael Fara Tortosa, slammed a "unipolar" world and said the "north" must "accept new powers and new leadership of China, the Russian Federation, India, Iran, and Turkey." While the US president called for reforms of the United Nations Security Council, it was only in a briefing later by US government officials that they pointed out that the White House backs India's bid for the high table.

Bhutan and Nepal both thanked India for its support during the Covid crisis. Bhutan's foreign minister&nbsp;Tandi Dorji&nbsp;said, "Today, more than 90 per cent&nbsp;of our entire population is fully vaccinated. This, in no small measure, was possible due to the heartwarming goodwill of friends and partners, including India, whose Vaccine Maitri initiative enabled the full first round of vaccinations for our adult population."

Bhutan was the first country, along with the Maldives, to receive India-made Covid&nbsp;vaccines, which benefited both countries. Nepal's foreign secretary&nbsp;Bharat Raj Paudyal said, "In Nepal, we have been able to fully vaccinate 96 per cent of the target population, with almost everyone receiving at least one dose. We thank our immediate neighbors India and China, our development partners."

Expressing worry about global food prices, Guyana President Mohamed Irfaan Ali said, "Export bans of rice from India and wheat from Russia contributed to a price increase of 12.3 per cent&nbsp;and 9 per cent&nbsp;for rice and wheat, respectively." The Ukraine conflict and its impact on food and fuel prices were a recurring theme during this year's address by global leaders, particularly from the global south. Ali said, "Since the onset of the Russia-Ukraine war, global food prices have increased sharply, reaching an all-time high in February 2022."

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On expected lines, Türkiye and Pakistan mentioned India and Kashmir, both of whom got replies from India in some way or another. Türkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan hyphenating, India and Pakistan said, "We regret that a strong peace and cooperation between India and Pakistan has still not yet been established, despite 75 years following their independence", adding, "We hope that a just and lasting peace and tranquilly will be reached in Kashmir." 
 
While he did mention Kashmir, his position was seen as a change of stance given that since 2019 when India removed special status for the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, he has been critical of Delhi and even mentioned the UNSC resolution's implementation. Hours after his comments, Indian external affairs minister Dr. S Jaishankar met with Türkiye's foreign minister and raised the situation in Cyprus, a touchy issue for Ankara.

Lastly, Pakistan came as no surprise, as PM Shehbaz Sharif mentioned Kashmir more than 12 times, and India more than nine times in his speech, much more than his mention of climate (seven times) and floods (two times). Hours after his remarks at the UNGA, India slammed him in its right of reply.

The Indian diplomat Mijito Vinito said, "It is regrettable that the Prime Minister of Pakistan has chosen the platform of this august assembly to make false accusations against India," explaining that he has done so to "obfuscate misdeeds in his own country and to justify actions against India that the world considers unacceptable."

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India was mentioned by leaders of 12 countries at this year's United Nations General Assembly, many of them thanking India for its support amid Covid, others lauding its role, and some ranting by the habitual adversaries.

India was mentioned by leaders of 12 countries at this year's United Nations General Assembly, many of them thanking India for its support amid Covid, others lauding its role, and some ranting by the habitual adversaries. At the Samarkand bilateral meeting, French President Emmanuel Macron recalled PM Modi's remarks to Russian President Putin on the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. Lauding the comments, Macron said, "As Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, rightly said, today’s era is not an era of war." The remarks have been widely praised in the West, and no world leader has made such direct remarks to Russia's President since the conflict began in February this year. Two western leaders, the UK's Prime Minister Liz Truss and German chancellor Olaf Scholz, both highlighted ties with New Delhi. PM Truss said that her country is "deepening links with fellow democracies like India, Israel, Indonesia, and South Africa." India and the UK are currently engaged in free trade agreement talks, and with London's Indo-Pacific tilt policy, engagement with New Delhi is set to increase further. The German Chancellor mentioned his government's being involved with "countries holding the Chairmanship of the African Union and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States in our discussions as the G7, as well as India and South Africa". As the chair of the G7, Germany had invited India to attend the summit earlier this year at Schloss Elmau. It is important to know that PM Modi visited Germany twice this year, first on a bilateral visit, then to attend the G7 summit. Also read | UNGA 2022: Out of the 193 world leaders who made speeches, only 22 were women Three countries, Portugal, Russia, and Ukraine, backed India for being a member of a reformed United Nations Security Council. Portugal's PM, António Costa, said that the UNSC "should have permanent seats for the African continent, Brazil, and India and should represent small countries more fairly." It is interesting to know that Costa is of Indian origin, with his father's side being from Goa. He has been to India many times, and during one bilateral visit, gave Indian PM Modi a jersey of Portugal's football icon Cristiano Ronaldo. Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the only leader to address this year's summit, virtually called for reforms at the high table, pointing out, "This is an imbalance when Africa, Latin America, most of Asia, and Central and Eastern Europe comply with the right of veto, that they themselves never had," adding, "For some reason. For what reason, not Japan or Brazil, not Türkiye or India, not Germany or Ukraine. The day will come when this will be resolved. Ukraine's president mentioned India, along with a whole host of countries, who were able to get supplies of Ukrainian agricultural products due to the UN-led Russia-Ukraine deal for the export of agricultural products to the international community amid the ongoing conflict." Watch | 77th UNGA Meet: Lavrov pledges full protection for any territory annexed by Russia Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov also backed India's bid for UNSC, identifying "India and Brazil—key international actors—as worthy candidates for the permanent membership." Venezuela's foreign minister, Carlos Rafael Fara Tortosa, slammed a "unipolar" world and said the "north" must "accept new powers and new leadership of China, the Russian Federation, India, Iran, and Turkey." While the US president called for reforms of the United Nations Security Council, it was only in a briefing later by US government officials that they pointed out that the White House backs India's bid for the high table. Bhutan and Nepal both thanked India for its support during the Covid crisis. Bhutan's foreign minister Tandi Dorji said, "Today, more than 90 per cent of our entire population is fully vaccinated. This, in no small measure, was possible due to the heartwarming goodwill of friends and partners, including India, whose Vaccine Maitri initiative enabled the full first round of vaccinations for our adult population." Bhutan was the first country, along with the Maldives, to receive India-made Covid vaccines, which benefited both countries. Nepal's foreign secretary Bharat Raj Paudyal said, "In Nepal, we have been able to fully vaccinate 96 per cent of the target population, with almost everyone receiving at least one dose. We thank our immediate neighbors India and China, our development partners." Expressing worry about global food prices, Guyana President Mohamed Irfaan Ali said, "Export bans of rice from India and wheat from Russia contributed to a price increase of 12.3 per cent and 9 per cent for rice and wheat, respectively." The Ukraine conflict and its impact on food and fuel prices were a recurring theme during this year's address by global leaders, particularly from the global south. Ali said, "Since the onset of the Russia-Ukraine war, global food prices have increased sharply, reaching an all-time high in February 2022." Also read | India launches a veiled attack on Pakistan & China at UNGA for sponsoring terrorism On expected lines, Türkiye and Pakistan mentioned India and Kashmir, both of whom got replies from India in some way or another. Türkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan hyphenating, India and Pakistan said, "We regret that a strong peace and cooperation between India and Pakistan has still not yet been established, despite 75 years following their independence", adding, "We hope that a just and lasting peace and tranquilly will be reached in Kashmir." While he did mention Kashmir, his position was seen as a change of stance given that since 2019 when India removed special status for the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, he has been critical of Delhi and even mentioned the UNSC resolution's implementation. Hours after his comments, Indian external affairs minister Dr. S Jaishankar met with Türkiye's foreign minister and raised the situation in Cyprus, a touchy issue for Ankara. Lastly, Pakistan came as no surprise, as PM Shehbaz Sharif mentioned Kashmir more than 12 times, and India more than nine times in his speech, much more than his mention of climate (seven times) and floods (two times). Hours after his remarks at the UNGA, India slammed him in its right of reply. The Indian diplomat Mijito Vinito said, "It is regrettable that the Prime Minister of Pakistan has chosen the platform of this august assembly to make false accusations against India," explaining that he has done so to "obfuscate misdeeds in his own country and to justify actions against India that the world considers unacceptable." WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Approximately 66% of the 542 Indian pilots who participated in a recent study on "daytime sleepiness" acknowledged falling asleep in the cockpit without alerting the rest of the crew.

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The Indian government has ordered internet companies to block 67 pornographic websites following court orders and for violating the new IT rules that were issued in 2021.

In an email sent to internet service providers, the Department of Telecom (DoT) has asked them to block 63 websites based on the order of a Pune court, and block 4 websites based on the order of the Uttarakhand High Court and directions issued by the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY).

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“MeitY in compliance of the said (Uttarakhand High court) order read along with rule 3(2)(b) of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, and in view of certain obscene material available in the below-mentioned website that tarnishes the image of modesty of women, has directed to immediately take down (block) the … websites/URLs,” the DoT order dated September 24 said.

The IT Rules 2021 invoked by MeitY mandates IT companies to remove or disable access to content hosted, stored, or published by them that “shows such individual in full or partial nudity or shows or depicts such individual in any sexual act or conduct” and also content which is allegedly impersonated or artificially morphed.&nbsp;

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The Indian government has ordered internet companies to block 67 pornographic websites following court orders and for violating the new IT rules that were issued in 2021.

The Indian government has ordered internet companies to block 67 pornographic websites following court orders and for violating the new IT rules that were issued in 2021. In an email sent to internet service providers, the Department of Telecom (DoT) has asked them to block 63 websites based on the order of a Pune court, and block 4 websites based on the order of the Uttarakhand High Court and directions issued by the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY). Also read | Putin recognises independence of Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions “MeitY in compliance of the said (Uttarakhand High court) order read along with rule 3(2)(b) of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, and in view of certain obscene material available in the below-mentioned website that tarnishes the image of modesty of women, has directed to immediately take down (block) the … websites/URLs,” the DoT order dated September 24 said. The IT Rules 2021 invoked by MeitY mandates IT companies to remove or disable access to content hosted, stored, or published by them that “shows such individual in full or partial nudity or shows or depicts such individual in any sexual act or conduct” and also content which is allegedly impersonated or artificially morphed.

Indian government order blocking of 67 pornographic websites

According to the annual report published on September 29 by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), India has for the first time made notable advancements in the global innovation index rating, landing a spot in the top 40.

Global innovation index 2022: India climbs to 40th position

Are you applying for a U.S. Visa? You may have to wait until 2024 to get one. The waiting period for a U.S. Visa in New Delhi is 800 days. What explains this backlog? Priyanka Sharma explains.

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India's supreme court delivered a historic judgment, guaranteeing the right to abortion for unmarried women. The court also clarified that the rights extend to pregnancies resulting from marital rape. Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

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Armenia has sealed the deal to procure missiles, rockets and ammunition from India. Why has Armenia opted for India’s Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launchers? What’s so special about them and what all else has been procured from India’s military arsenal in this deal. Let’s get in to it.

Armenia bags India's indigenous Pinaka weapons system

India’s Supreme court on Thursday upheld the right of a woman to an abortion up to 24 weeks into pregnancy regardless of marital status. The top court also added that forceful pregnancy of a married woman can be treated as marital rape for the purposes of abortion.

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Two terrorists were killed in an encounter in North Kashmir's Baramulla district. The encounter started during the night at Yedipora village of Pattan area of Baramulla district. Jammu and Kashmir Police said both the terrorists were associated with Jaish terror outfit. Police also said that both the terrorists were locals.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“01 more terrorist killed (Total 02). Both the local terrorists linked with proscribed terror outfit JeM. Search operation in progress, '' said ADGP Kashmir, Vijay Kumar.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Jammu and Kashmir Police had received input about the presence of terrorists in the area after which a Cordon and Search operation was started leading to an encounter earlier today. A joint team of police, army, and CRPF carried out the operation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

There was one more operation in South Kashmir's Shopian district where it is believed&nbsp;that terrorists managed to escape from the site of the operation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“There was a lull after a gunfight broke out between terrorists and security forces in early hours at Chitragam village in Shopian district of South Kashmir. '' said a Police officer. &nbsp;

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The search operation in the area continues.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Around 158 terrorists have been killed in various operations across the Kashmir valley since January this year. Among the 158, 41 were Pakistani terrorists. Security forces have lost 20 soldiers in various attacks and operations. There&nbsp;has been a rise in civilian killings this&nbsp;year in various terror incidents, around 21 civilians were killed this year.&nbsp;

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Two terrorists were killed in an encounter in North Kashmir's Baramulla district. The encounter started during the night at Yedipora village of Pattan area of Baramulla district.

Two terrorists were killed in an encounter in North Kashmir's Baramulla district. The encounter started during the night at Yedipora village of Pattan area of Baramulla district. Jammu and Kashmir Police said both the terrorists were associated with Jaish terror outfit. Police also said that both the terrorists were locals. “01 more terrorist killed (Total 02). Both the local terrorists linked with proscribed terror outfit JeM. Search operation in progress, '' said ADGP Kashmir, Vijay Kumar. Also read | At least 12 dead as Hurricane Ian causes massive devastation in Florida Jammu and Kashmir Police had received input about the presence of terrorists in the area after which a Cordon and Search operation was started leading to an encounter earlier today. A joint team of police, army, and CRPF carried out the operation. There was one more operation in South Kashmir's Shopian district where it is believed that terrorists managed to escape from the site of the operation. “There was a lull after a gunfight broke out between terrorists and security forces in early hours at Chitragam village in Shopian district of South Kashmir. '' said a Police officer. Also read | United States announces $810 million in funding for Pacific Islands in summit The search operation in the area continues. Around 158 terrorists have been killed in various operations across the Kashmir valley since January this year. Among the 158, 41 were Pakistani terrorists. Security forces have lost 20 soldiers in various attacks and operations. There has been a rise in civilian killings this year in various terror incidents, around 21 civilians were killed this year.

India: Two terrorists killed in Baramulla encounter in Kashmir

Olympic Gold Medallist Neeraj Chopra on September 28th took time out to attend the grand Garba festivals of Vadodara's famous United Ways & Vadodara Navratri Festival. At the two locations, he danced to the tune of Gujarati folk music and received a hero's welcome with the crowd chanting"Garam Garam Seera Neeraj humara heera" and "India-India."

Watch Indian Olympic Gold Medallist Neeraj Chopra attending the grand Garba festival in Vadodara

The government of India has appointed Lt Gen Anil Chauhan as the new Chief of Defence Staff. He was the General officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern command when he retired in May 2021, after 40 years of service in the Indian Army.

Lt Gen Anil Chauhan named as India's new Chief of Defence Staff | Latest News | WION

Before the start of the eighth edition of the men's T20 World Cup, in Australia, here's looking at a list of players who have won the Man-of-the-Tournament awards in the mega event

From Shahid Afridi to David Warner: Player of the Tournament winners in T20 WC history

All women, married or unmarried, will have the right to safe and legal abortion - A historic ruling by the Supreme Court of India. Provisions of India’s abortion law now includes the word "partner" instead of "husband".

India's Apex Court: All women, married or unmarried, will have the right to safe and legal abortion

India's Apex Court: All women, married or unmarried, will have the right to safe and legal

The Covid pandemic is all part over, restrictions have been lifted ant the world is ready to travel again but if you want to visit the United States, it looks like you will have to wait till 2024, here's why!

Want a US visa? Wait till 2024! Indians fume at 800-day waiting period

Swedish defence products firm SAAB recently announced that its Carl-Gustaf M4 rocket launcher will be manufactured in India, a country where the Gustaf has been in use since decades. What’s special about this weapons system? Why is it so famous and feared? What’s India’s history with the Carl-Gustaf? Let’s get into it...

Carl-Gustaf M4 | The most feared weapons system to be made in India

Pakistan foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari&nbsp;said on Wednesday that the relations between Pakistan and the United States are no longer linked to India or Afghanistan. Bhutto is currently in the United States for discussions over enhanced trade and economic cooperation between the two countries.&nbsp;

“Not only I am pleasantly surprised, but I am absolutely impressed by the new foreign policy approach of the US towards Pakistan,” Bilawal said at Washington DC-based think-tank, Woodrow Wilson Centre.&nbsp;

“There is also an increased feeling in our [Pak-US] interaction that we are no longer hyphenated – Afghanistan-Pak or Pak-India. Only Pak-US that’s a good thing,” he added.&nbsp;

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/united-states-and-pacific-island-nations-agree-to-declaration-of-partnership-says-blinken-520760">United States and Pacific island nations agree to ‘declaration of partnership’</a>

Bhutto also launched an attack on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he said that India has changed a lot since 2010. He said that Modi is not like his predecessors Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Manmohan Singh and even talked about the 2002 riots in Gujarat.&nbsp;

He also said that the reaction from India in the aftermath of United States’ decision to give $450 million to upgrade Pakistan’s fleet of F-16 aircraft did not surprise&nbsp;him.&nbsp;

“Obviously, Indians are going to be upset, let them be,&nbsp;kiya karein&nbsp;(what do we do),”&nbsp;he said.&nbsp;

Indian foreign minister S Jaishankar had criticised the US decision regarding the F-16 fighter jets and said that the relationship between the US and Pakistan has not served both countries well.&nbsp;

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“Everybody knows where and against whom F-16 fighter jets are used. You're not fooling anybody by saying these things. Very honestly, it is a relationship that has ended up serving neither Pakistan nor serving American interests well... for the US to reflect what the merits of the relationship [are] and what they get by keeping it sort of continuing,” Jaishankar said at a community event in Washington.&nbsp;

United States was quick to respond as state department spokesperson Ned Price said that the White House doesn’t view its ties with New Delhi&nbsp;and Islamabad "in relation to one another”.&nbsp;

"We don't view our relationship with Pakistan... our relationship with India... in relation to one another... both partners of ours with different points of emphasis...," he said. 
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Pakistan foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said on Wednesday that the relations between Pakistan and the United States are no longer linked to India or Afghanistan.

Pakistan foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said on Wednesday that the relations between Pakistan and the United States are no longer linked to India or Afghanistan. Bhutto is currently in the United States for discussions over enhanced trade and economic cooperation between the two countries. “Not only I am pleasantly surprised, but I am absolutely impressed by the new foreign policy approach of the US towards Pakistan,” Bilawal said at Washington DC-based think-tank, Woodrow Wilson Centre. “There is also an increased feeling in our [Pak-US] interaction that we are no longer hyphenated – Afghanistan-Pak or Pak-India. Only Pak-US that’s a good thing,” he added. Also read | United States and Pacific island nations agree to ‘declaration of partnership’ Bhutto also launched an attack on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he said that India has changed a lot since 2010. He said that Modi is not like his predecessors Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Manmohan Singh and even talked about the 2002 riots in Gujarat. He also said that the reaction from India in the aftermath of United States’ decision to give $450 million to upgrade Pakistan’s fleet of F-16 aircraft did not surprise him. “Obviously, Indians are going to be upset, let them be, kiya karein (what do we do),” he said. Indian foreign minister S Jaishankar had criticised the US decision regarding the F-16 fighter jets and said that the relationship between the US and Pakistan has not served both countries well. Also read | India ready to help US resolve the visa backlog problem, says MEA Jaishankar “Everybody knows where and against whom F-16 fighter jets are used. You're not fooling anybody by saying these things. Very honestly, it is a relationship that has ended up serving neither Pakistan nor serving American interests well... for the US to reflect what the merits of the relationship [are] and what they get by keeping it sort of continuing,” Jaishankar said at a community event in Washington. United States was quick to respond as state department spokesperson Ned Price said that the White House doesn’t view its ties with New Delhi and Islamabad "in relation to one another”. "We don't view our relationship with Pakistan... our relationship with India... in relation to one another... both partners of ours with different points of emphasis...," he said.

Pak-US ties no longer linked to India, Afghanistan: Foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto

India has reportedly signed a $250 million deal to export arms and ammunition to Armenia, which is currently engaged in a tense stand-off with its neighbour Azerbaijan.&nbsp;

According to the Economic Times newspaper, India will be sending indigenously developed multi-barrel Pinaka launchers, anti-tank rockets, and other range of ammunitions to the former Soviet region.&nbsp;

﻿The Pinaka system has been developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and is manufactured by Indian private firms. &nbsp;

The rocket system, which is currently in service with the Indian Army,&nbsp;can fire a salvo of 12 rockets in 44 seconds.&nbsp;

Though this is the first time that India is exporting Pinaka missile system to another country, the south Asia nation has already exported weapons to Armenia.&nbsp;

In 2020, India had bagged a $43 million deal to supply four Swathi radars to Armenia. &nbsp;

These are weapon locating radars that can track incoming artillery projectiles and pinpoint the location of enemy gun positions for counter-action. &nbsp;

India has been looking to boost its arms exports and has taken various measures to enhance domestic production under its ‘Make in India’ policy.&nbsp;The Centre has set a target to sell weapon systems worth Rs 35,000 crore overseas by 2025.

Notably, there has been an exponential increase in defence exports. In 2020-21, India exported&nbsp;equipment worth&nbsp;$90 million compared to&nbsp;$23 million in 2014-15. &nbsp;

In January this year, India inked a $375 million deal with the Philippines to provide the BrahMos cruise missile to the country’s navy. &nbsp;

The Philippines navy will use this as an anti-ship shore-based missile that has a range of 290-km.&nbsp;

BrahMos missile was jointly made by India's DRDO&nbsp;and Russia’s NPO Mashinostroyeniya.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

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India has reportedly signed a $250 million deal to export arms and ammunition to Armenia, which is currently engaged in a tense stand-off with its neighbour Azerbaijan.

India has reportedly signed a $250 million deal to export arms and ammunition to Armenia, which is currently engaged in a tense stand-off with its neighbour Azerbaijan. According to the Economic Times newspaper, India will be sending indigenously developed multi-barrel Pinaka launchers, anti-tank rockets, and other range of ammunitions to the former Soviet region. ﻿The Pinaka system has been developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and is manufactured by Indian private firms. The rocket system, which is currently in service with the Indian Army, can fire a salvo of 12 rockets in 44 seconds. Though this is the first time that India is exporting Pinaka missile system to another country, the south Asia nation has already exported weapons to Armenia. In 2020, India had bagged a $43 million deal to supply four Swathi radars to Armenia. These are weapon locating radars that can track incoming artillery projectiles and pinpoint the location of enemy gun positions for counter-action. India has been looking to boost its arms exports and has taken various measures to enhance domestic production under its ‘Make in India’ policy. The Centre has set a target to sell weapon systems worth Rs 35,000 crore overseas by 2025. Notably, there has been an exponential increase in defence exports. In 2020-21, India exported equipment worth $90 million compared to $23 million in 2014-15. In January this year, India inked a $375 million deal with the Philippines to provide the BrahMos cruise missile to the country’s navy. The Philippines navy will use this as an anti-ship shore-based missile that has a range of 290-km. BrahMos missile was jointly made by India's DRDO and Russia’s NPO Mashinostroyeniya. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

India to export Pinaka rocket launchers, ammunition to Armenia in $250m deal: Report

Tech giant Oracle has been fined $23 million by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for breaking the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). The punishment was issued for funnelling money to corrupt officials in Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, and India.

World Business Watch: SEC fines Oracle $23 mn for bribing officials in India, Turkey, and UAE

Canada has released a travel advisory cautioning its citizens to not travel to the areas that share borders with Pakistan in Gujarat, Punjab and Rajasthan of India. Canada has given this advice to its people due to the presence of landmines and unforeseen security situation.

WION Dispatch: Canada asks its citizens not to visit states bordering Pakistan in India

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