India called out Pakistan and China at a UN meeting on Monday. In a veiled attack, India's permanent representative to the United Nations Ruchira Kamboj called for countries to respect sovereignty and territorial integrity and international agreements with other nations.

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<p>Britain's prime ministerial candidate Rishi Sunak said he wants to change the UK-India relationship to make it a more two-way exchange that opens up easy access to UK students and companies in India.</p>

<p>During a campaign hustings event hosted by the Conservative Friends of India (CFIN) diaspora organisation in north London on Monday evening, the former Chancellor greeted the largely British Indian gathering with a mix of traditional greetings such as "namaste, salaam, khem cho, and kidda."</p>

<p>He even broke into Hindi: "Aap sab mere parivar ho (you all are my family)."</p>

<p>"We know the UK-India relationship is important. We represent the living bridge between our two countries,"&nbsp;he said, in response to a question about bilateral ties from CFIN co-chair Reena Ranger.</p>

<p>"We are all very aware of the opportunity for the UK to sell things and do things in India, but actually we need to look at that relationship differently because there is an enormous amount that we here in the UK can learn from India," he said.</p>

<p>"I want to make sure that it's easy for our students to also travel to India and learn, that it's also easy for our companies and Indian companies to work together because it's not just a one-way relationship, it's a two-way relationship, and that's the type of change I want to bring to that relationship,"&nbsp;he said.</p>

<p>On China, the former minister reiterated his stand about the need to be "very robust"&nbsp;in defending the UK against its aggressiveness.</p>

<p>"China and the Chinese Communist Party represent the biggest threat to our economic and thereby national security that this country has faced in a long time and we need to be alive to that,"&nbsp;he said.</p>

<p>"Be in no doubt, as your Prime Minister I will do whatever it takes to keep you, your families and our country safe because that's the first duty of a Conservative Prime Minister,"&nbsp;he added.</p>

<p>After a grand entry at the Dhamecha Lohana Centre in Harrow to dhol beats and loud cheers, the former minister spoke briefly and then spent hours interacting with hundreds of Tory members who queued up to shake hands with him.</p>

<p>He was showered with blessings by the elderly in the crowd, patted on the back by others and eight-year-old Tanish Sahu got a special picture as Sunak carried him in his arms.</p>

<p>Amita Mishra, the Trustee of Shree Jagannatha Society UK, handed over a set of gold-plated deities all the way from India.</p>

<p>"We are working on creating a Jagannath Temple in London and this gift is a special blessing all the way from India,"&nbsp;said Mishra, who was accompanied by a pandit who performed a victory shloka from the" Bhagavad Gita' as the deities were handed over to Sunak on stage.</p>

<p>In complete contrast, a British Sikh Tory member in the crowd waited hours to get a special bottle of Jack Daniels whisky signed by Sunak,&nbsp;despite both him and the former Chancellor being teetotalers.</p>

<p>"I don't drink but this is a special gift I received on my birthday and now with this signature it has become historic,"&nbsp;he said.</p>

<p>In this gathering, his self-proclaimed underdog status as the candidate trailing in all the polls seemed irrelevant as he glided through the crowds rockstar-like and responded to comments of 'see you at No. 10 Downing Street'&nbsp;with an emphatic: "That's the plan, I'm giving it everything I got."</p>

<p>The majority in the room admitted they had already cast their online ballots in favour of Sunak and had come along to this latest hustings just to hear him out one more time.</p>

<p>One sceptical British Indian investment banker said he was still undecided as he did not entirely favour Sunak's handling of the Bounce Back Loan scheme introduced in the wake of the COVID-19 lockdowns, which have been "abused" by many.</p>

<p>But even he admitted that his vote might go to Sunak in the end as he wasn't entirely convinced by leadership rival Foreign Secretary Liz Truss.</p>

<p>But what a majority seemed convinced about was that Sunak's Indian origin and ethnic minority background had no part to play in the contest to succeed Boris Johnson as Conservative Party leader and the British Prime Minister.</p>

<p>"This country is not racist. For Rishi to reach this stage, it proves that merit is valued,"&nbsp;said Lord Dolar Popat, a veteran Tory peer.</p>

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Britain's prime ministerial candidate Rishi Sunak said he wants to change the UK-India relationship to make it a more two-way exchange that opens up easy access to UK students and companies in India.

Britain's prime ministerial candidate Rishi Sunak said he wants to change the UK-India relationship to make it a more two-way exchange that opens up easy access to UK students and companies in India. During a campaign hustings event hosted by the Conservative Friends of India (CFIN) diaspora organisation in north London on Monday evening, the former Chancellor greeted the largely British Indian gathering with a mix of traditional greetings such as "namaste, salaam, khem cho, and kidda." He even broke into Hindi: "Aap sab mere parivar ho (you all are my family)." "We know the UK-India relationship is important. We represent the living bridge between our two countries," he said, in response to a question about bilateral ties from CFIN co-chair Reena Ranger. "We are all very aware of the opportunity for the UK to sell things and do things in India, but actually we need to look at that relationship differently because there is an enormous amount that we here in the UK can learn from India," he said. "I want to make sure that it's easy for our students to also travel to India and learn, that it's also easy for our companies and Indian companies to work together because it's not just a one-way relationship, it's a two-way relationship, and that's the type of change I want to bring to that relationship," he said. On China, the former minister reiterated his stand about the need to be "very robust" in defending the UK against its aggressiveness. "China and the Chinese Communist Party represent the biggest threat to our economic and thereby national security that this country has faced in a long time and we need to be alive to that," he said. "Be in no doubt, as your Prime Minister I will do whatever it takes to keep you, your families and our country safe because that's the first duty of a Conservative Prime Minister," he added. After a grand entry at the Dhamecha Lohana Centre in Harrow to dhol beats and loud cheers, the former minister spoke briefly and then spent hours interacting with hundreds of Tory members who queued up to shake hands with him. He was showered with blessings by the elderly in the crowd, patted on the back by others and eight-year-old Tanish Sahu got a special picture as Sunak carried him in his arms. Amita Mishra, the Trustee of Shree Jagannatha Society UK, handed over a set of gold-plated deities all the way from India. "We are working on creating a Jagannath Temple in London and this gift is a special blessing all the way from India," said Mishra, who was accompanied by a pandit who performed a victory shloka from the" Bhagavad Gita' as the deities were handed over to Sunak on stage. In complete contrast, a British Sikh Tory member in the crowd waited hours to get a special bottle of Jack Daniels whisky signed by Sunak, despite both him and the former Chancellor being teetotalers. "I don't drink but this is a special gift I received on my birthday and now with this signature it has become historic," he said. In this gathering, his self-proclaimed underdog status as the candidate trailing in all the polls seemed irrelevant as he glided through the crowds rockstar-like and responded to comments of 'see you at No. 10 Downing Street' with an emphatic: "That's the plan, I'm giving it everything I got." The majority in the room admitted they had already cast their online ballots in favour of Sunak and had come along to this latest hustings just to hear him out one more time. One sceptical British Indian investment banker said he was still undecided as he did not entirely favour Sunak's handling of the Bounce Back Loan scheme introduced in the wake of the COVID-19 lockdowns, which have been "abused" by many. But even he admitted that his vote might go to Sunak in the end as he wasn't entirely convinced by leadership rival Foreign Secretary Liz Truss. But what a majority seemed convinced about was that Sunak's Indian origin and ethnic minority background had no part to play in the contest to succeed Boris Johnson as Conservative Party leader and the British Prime Minister. "This country is not racist. For Rishi to reach this stage, it proves that merit is valued," said Lord Dolar Popat, a veteran Tory peer. 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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Russian Federal Security Service has detained an Islamic State (IS) suicide bomber who was allegedly planning to travel to India to attempt an terror attack.

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<p>Most Indian weddings have invitation cards as a significant component. With time, an increasing number of couples are selecting unusual wedding invitations.</p>

<p>As reported by the Indian Express, the chairman of RPG Group, Harsh Goenka, tweeted a photo of an unusual wedding card on Saturday that at first glance appears to be the back of a row of tablets.</p>

<p>While sharing a picture of the wedding invite, Goenka wrote, “A pharmacist’s wedding invitation! People have become so innovative these days….”</p>

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<p>Commenting on the post, a Twitter user wrote, “Sir🙏🏻💐, to me its highest height of confusing creativity😝😂👌🏻 Seriously, i thought this might be a new researched medicine for the new variant of Corona..but it turned out to be a wedding invitation🤦‍♀️😝😂😂.”</p>

<p>Ajay Sarma, a lawyer based in Guwahati, made headlines earlier in 2021 with a wedding invitation. Sarma's invitation resembled a formal paper. To symbolise equality in their "beautiful court of life," the names of the bride and husband were written on either side of a scale.</p>

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Most Indian weddings have invitation cards as a significant component. With time, an increasing number of couples are selecting unusual wedding invitations. As reported by the Indian Express, the chairman of RPG Group, Harsh Goenka, tweeted a photo of an unusual wedding card on Saturday that at first glance appears to be the back of a row of tablets.

Most Indian weddings have invitation cards as a significant component. With time, an increasing number of couples are selecting unusual wedding invitations. As reported by the Indian Express, the chairman of RPG Group, Harsh Goenka, tweeted a photo of an unusual wedding card on Saturday that at first glance appears to be the back of a row of tablets. While sharing a picture of the wedding invite, Goenka wrote, “A pharmacist’s wedding invitation! People have become so innovative these days….” A pharmacist’s wedding invitation! People have become so innovative these days…. pic.twitter.com/VrrlMCZut9 — Harsh Goenka (@hvgoenka) August 20, 2022 × The Tamizh intellect and their creativity at its best — Banker Pro (@bankerpro) August 20, 2022 × Good that they didn't print the expiry date 😬 — Vivek (@M1ndBlank) August 20, 2022 × Absolutely brilliant 👌👌 — SAM (@sammumbaikar) August 20, 2022 × Commenting on the post, a Twitter user wrote, “Sir🙏🏻💐, to me its highest height of confusing creativity😝😂👌🏻 Seriously, i thought this might be a new researched medicine for the new variant of Corona..but it turned out to be a wedding invitation🤦‍♀️😝😂😂.” Ajay Sarma, a lawyer based in Guwahati, made headlines earlier in 2021 with a wedding invitation. Sarma's invitation resembled a formal paper. To symbolise equality in their "beautiful court of life," the names of the bride and husband were written on either side of a scale.

This offbeat wedding invite printed on a medicine leaf is going viral

<p>As India and Philippines continue to increase engagement in security aspect, both sides have agreed to "fast-track preparations" for a bilateral Maritime Dialogue. &nbsp;This was among the key areas of focus as both sides convened the 4th Philippines-India Strategic Dialogue in Manila. The Philippines sides was led by Foreign Affairs Undersecretary for Bilateral Relations and ASEAN Affairs, Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro while the Indian side was led by secretary east in Ministry of external affairs Saurabh Kumar.</p>

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<p>The development on maritime dialogue is significant, in terms of China worry for both sides amid the Taiwan strait crisis. The consensus to hold Maritime dialogue comes even as India-Philippines concluded Brahmos deal earlier this year.</p>

<p>The Philippines release said that the officials "discussed the growing cooperation between their countries on defense and security, as well as in maritime partnership.". The strategic dialogue that took place last week on 18th August and is the first such face-to-face dialogue since the last meet in Delhi in 2017.</p>

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<p>Other topics discussed in the meeting included counterterrorism, disaster risk reduction and management, transnational crime, intelligence exchange and procurement of defense equipment. Initially, the Strategic Dialogue was known as the Security Dialogue. The renaming happened after the inaugural meeting of the Philippines-India Joint Commission on Bilateral Cooperation on 15 March 2011.</p>

<p>Last week also saw the 13th Philippines-India Policy Consultations, something that began on an ad hoc basis in 1994 and was later institutionalized with the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding on Policy Consultation Talks in November 2000. The Ministry of external affairs on the release said both sides agreed to work to "expand engagement in other fields such as space, development cooperation and civil aviation."</p>


As India and Philippines continue to increase engagement in security aspect, both sides have agreed to "fast-track preparations" for a bilateral Maritime Dialogue.

As India and Philippines continue to increase engagement in security aspect, both sides have agreed to "fast-track preparations" for a bilateral Maritime Dialogue. This was among the key areas of focus as both sides convened the 4th Philippines-India Strategic Dialogue in Manila. The Philippines sides was led by Foreign Affairs Undersecretary for Bilateral Relations and ASEAN Affairs, Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro while the Indian side was led by secretary east in Ministry of external affairs Saurabh Kumar. Also read | WATCH: Three officers suspended in the US for brutally assaulting a suspect The development on maritime dialogue is significant, in terms of China worry for both sides amid the Taiwan strait crisis. The consensus to hold Maritime dialogue comes even as India-Philippines concluded Brahmos deal earlier this year. The Philippines release said that the officials "discussed the growing cooperation between their countries on defense and security, as well as in maritime partnership.". The strategic dialogue that took place last week on 18th August and is the first such face-to-face dialogue since the last meet in Delhi in 2017. Also read | Ukraine gears up for intensified attacks following Moscow car bombing Other topics discussed in the meeting included counterterrorism, disaster risk reduction and management, transnational crime, intelligence exchange and procurement of defense equipment. Initially, the Strategic Dialogue was known as the Security Dialogue. The renaming happened after the inaugural meeting of the Philippines-India Joint Commission on Bilateral Cooperation on 15 March 2011. Last week also saw the 13th Philippines-India Policy Consultations, something that began on an ad hoc basis in 1994 and was later institutionalized with the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding on Policy Consultation Talks in November 2000. The Ministry of external affairs on the release said both sides agreed to work to "expand engagement in other fields such as space, development cooperation and civil aviation."

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Heavy rain ahs been lashing Himachal Pradesh since Friday. Maximum damage has been reported from Mandi, Kangra and Chamba. Landslides and flash floods killed 22 people.

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<p>Himachal Pradesh, the northern Indian state, is predicted to witness moderate to heavy rainfall in the next five days and an orange alert has been issued for the next 12 hours for the whole state. There is a&nbsp;yellow alert for the rest of the days till August 24, said Bui Lal, the IMD deputy director of state on Saturday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This comes after reports of heavy rains triggering flash floods and landslides. At least 31 people were killed, 22 of them in Himachal Pradesh alone.&nbsp;</p>

<p>State Disaster Management Department director Sudesh Kumar Mokhta said on Saturday that the maximum damage has been reported in Mandi, Kangra and Chamba districts.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India-based news agency PTI reported that the fatalities included four each in Uttarakhand and Odisha. One from Jharkhand also died.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Since Friday, the state is witnessing heavy rainfall which is leading to landslides and flash floods.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The death toll includes eight members of the same family. Ten people were injured in the state which has reported 36 weather-related incidents.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Amid the crisis, at least 743 roads, including the Manali-Chandigarh national highway at Mandi and the Shimla-Chandigarh highway at Shoghi, have been blocked for traffic.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Deputy Commissioner Arindam Chaudhary said that as many as 13 people died in Mandi alone. Six went missing in flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rainfall.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Saturday, the Chakki bridge in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra collapsed due to heavy rains. It led to the disruption of train services between Pathankot and Jogindernagar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Saturday only, a series of cloudbursts killed four people. Around 10 went missing as rivers breached banks, washed away bridges, and threw mud and water inside houses.&nbsp;</p>

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Himachal Pradesh, the northern Indian state, is predicted to witness moderate to heavy rainfall in the next five days and an orange alert has been issued for the next 12 hours for the whole state.

Himachal Pradesh, the northern Indian state, is predicted to witness moderate to heavy rainfall in the next five days and an orange alert has been issued for the next 12 hours for the whole state. There is a yellow alert for the rest of the days till August 24, said Bui Lal, the IMD deputy director of state on Saturday. This comes after reports of heavy rains triggering flash floods and landslides. At least 31 people were killed, 22 of them in Himachal Pradesh alone. State Disaster Management Department director Sudesh Kumar Mokhta said on Saturday that the maximum damage has been reported in Mandi, Kangra and Chamba districts. India-based news agency PTI reported that the fatalities included four each in Uttarakhand and Odisha. One from Jharkhand also died. Since Friday, the state is witnessing heavy rainfall which is leading to landslides and flash floods. The death toll includes eight members of the same family. Ten people were injured in the state which has reported 36 weather-related incidents. Amid the crisis, at least 743 roads, including the Manali-Chandigarh national highway at Mandi and the Shimla-Chandigarh highway at Shoghi, have been blocked for traffic. Deputy Commissioner Arindam Chaudhary said that as many as 13 people died in Mandi alone. Six went missing in flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rainfall. On Saturday, the Chakki bridge in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra collapsed due to heavy rains. It led to the disruption of train services between Pathankot and Jogindernagar. On Saturday only, a series of cloudbursts killed four people. Around 10 went missing as rivers breached banks, washed away bridges, and threw mud and water inside houses. (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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A study was conducted by India, Tanzania, Nigeria, Malawi & Ghana. As per study, immediate KMC reduces premature infant mortality by 25% and direct skin-to-skin contact with mother helps premature born babies.

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<p>After meetings in Lviv, Ukraine, on Thursday, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told reporters that he was deeply concerned about the situation at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant and demanded the removal of military equipment and people. In other news, referring to South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, Kim Yo Jong, sister of leader Kim Jong Un&nbsp;said, “I’m not sure that he knows his assumption ‘if the North took a measure for denuclearization’ was a wrong prerequisite. All cannot be bartered. Bitter contempt is what we will only show those spinning a pipedream to succeed in making us abandon our nukes if they pay more stakes.”</p>

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After meetings in Lviv, Ukraine, on Thursday, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told reporters that he was deeply concerned about the situation at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant and demanded the removal of military equipment and people.

After meetings in Lviv, Ukraine, on Thursday, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told reporters that he was deeply concerned about the situation at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant and demanded the removal of military equipment and people. In other news, referring to South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, Kim Yo Jong, sister of leader Kim Jong Un said, “I’m not sure that he knows his assumption ‘if the North took a measure for denuclearization’ was a wrong prerequisite. All cannot be bartered. Bitter contempt is what we will only show those spinning a pipedream to succeed in making us abandon our nukes if they pay more stakes.” Click on the headline to read more: UN chief calls for demilitarization of Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, says 'deeply concerned' The head of the United Nations and the presidents of Turkey and Ukraine discussed strategies for putting a stop to the conflict that Russia initiated while also securing the largest nuclear power plant in Europe, which has been shelled near the front lines. Kim Jong Un's sister rejects South Korea's economic assistance plan; will not give up nukes Days after South Korea extended an “audacious” economic assistance package to North Korea in exchange for denuclearisation, it has received a message, albeit one that is not too courteous. Reportedly, Kim Yo Jong, sister of leader Kim Jong Un termed the offer 'foolish' and stated that her country would never accept the offer. Affidavit that led to the raid at Trump's house can be unsealed: US Judge In what comes as a small victory for Donald Trump and his legion of Republican supporters, a Florida Federal judge on Thursday issued orders that portions of the affidavit that the FBI used to secure a search warrant against the former President can be made public, much to the chagrin of Department of Justice (DOJ). Gravitas: Indian soldiers to hold drills with China? × 'We just partied in a boisterous way,' Finland PM Sanna Marin expresses dismay at leaked videos ×

Morning brief: UN chief on Ukraine nuke plant flare-up, N Korea won't give up nukes, and more

From Ukraine's Underwater mine clearance team in action to Celebration of Janmasthami festival in India, here are some impactful images from around the world on 19 August 2022.

World in Pictures: Ukraine's Underwater mine clearance team in action; Janmasthami festival in India

China claims Indian soldiers will take part in a joint military drill along with PLA troops in Russia. Will India send its soldiers amid heightened tensions with China? What could be the cost of pulling out? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Indian soldiers to hold drills with China?

A year after the Taliban took over Afghanistan, a batch of Indian diplomats have returned to Kabul. Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar confirmed that a team of diplomats except the ambassador has left New Delhi.

India sends its diplomats back to Afghanistan after a year

<p>Utilizing the emergency powers granted by the IT Rules, 2021, the Ministry of Information &amp; Broadcasting issued orders on August 16, 2022, to prohibit eight YouTube-based news channels, one Facebook account, and two <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/facebook-fluffs-its-lines-yet-again-fails-to-catch-misinformation-in-ads-ahead-of-brazil-elections-507202">Facebook</a> postings. The blocked YouTube channels have more than 114 crore total visitors and more than 85 lakh subscribers.</p>

<p>As per the I&amp;B ministry, some of these YouTube channels produced content with the intention of inciting hate among the Indian religious communities. In a number of videos from the restricted YouTube channels, false statements were made. Examples of<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/russias-fake-robot-gun-dog-507806"> fake</a> news include reports that the Indian government has ordered the destruction of religious institutions, forbade the observance of religious holidays, declared a religious war in India, etc. Such material was discovered to have the ability to destabilise national order and sow discord among communities.</p>

<p><img alt="List of channels blocked" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="29225e65-4ffd-474c-ab53-11f525b24d42" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/List%20of%20Youtube%20channels%20blocked.png" /></p>

<p><strong><em>Source: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India</em></strong></p>

<p>It was determined that the information was entirely incorrect and sensitive in terms of national security and India's positive relations with other countries.</p>

<p>The content that the Ministry restricted was determined to be harmful to India's sovereignty and integrity, security, good ties with other countries, and domestic public order. As a result, the information was covered by section 69A of the Information Technology Act of 2000.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explained-chinese-spy-ship-controversy-and-indias-espionage-concerns-507931">Explained: Chinese 'spy ship' controversy and India's 'espionage' concerns</a></p>


Utilizing the emergency powers granted by the IT Rules, 2021, the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting issued orders on August 16, 2022, to prohibit eight YouTube-based news channels, one Facebook account, and two Facebook postings.

Utilizing the emergency powers granted by the IT Rules, 2021, the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting issued orders on August 16, 2022, to prohibit eight YouTube-based news channels, one Facebook account, and two Facebook postings. The blocked YouTube channels have more than 114 crore total visitors and more than 85 lakh subscribers. As per the I&B ministry, some of these YouTube channels produced content with the intention of inciting hate among the Indian religious communities. In a number of videos from the restricted YouTube channels, false statements were made. Examples of fake news include reports that the Indian government has ordered the destruction of religious institutions, forbade the observance of religious holidays, declared a religious war in India, etc. Such material was discovered to have the ability to destabilise national order and sow discord among communities. Source: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India It was determined that the information was entirely incorrect and sensitive in terms of national security and India's positive relations with other countries. The content that the Ministry restricted was determined to be harmful to India's sovereignty and integrity, security, good ties with other countries, and domestic public order. As a result, the information was covered by section 69A of the Information Technology Act of 2000. Also read | Explained: Chinese 'spy ship' controversy and India's 'espionage' concerns

India: Ministry of I&B blocks 8 YouTube channels for spreading disinformation related to India

Luxury car sales have been on an uphill drive since beginning of the yea. Tthe sales have jumped for many car makers and they expect to do better in coming year. Today, we are joined by Mr Balbir Singh Dhillon, Head Audi India.

Indian luxury car sales are booming, global challenges still remain: Audi India

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