As foreign ministers of SCO meet in Tashkent, Iran & Belarus wait to join the group. S Jaishankar & Bilawal Bhutto come face-to-face but unlikely to hold bilateral. How is SCO maintaining balance? What will change with Iran's accession? Mohammed Saleh decodes on Full Context.

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India on Thursday said it was aware of reports about the planned visit of a Chinese vessel to Sri Lanka's Hambantota port, which was built with money from Beijing.

Why India said it will protect its interests as Chinese vessel heads to Sri Lanka

Foreign ministers of India, China, Russia and Pakistan is in Tashkent to set the ground for SCO Summit. The regional bloc, which represents around 40% of world population, will discuss falling GDPs & soaring inflation among other key issues.

Ministers meet in Tashkent for two-day talks; meeting to set ground for SCO summit

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PM Modi opened the Chess Olympiad in Chennai and said, ''Chess Olympiad is hosted by India at a special time in its history, which marks 75 years of freedom from colonial rule. In sports there are no losers, there are winners and there are future winners."

Indian PM Narendra Modi opens the 44th Chess Olympiad

According to a recent fast attribution assessment conducted by climate experts, the extreme heat that engulfed huge portions of India and Pakistan was rendered 30 times more likely by climate change. In one of the most densely populated regions on the planet, the protracted, widespread heat and below-average rainfall affected hundreds of millions of people. In accordance with the WMO initiative to increase early warnings and early action and to adopt heat-health action plans, the national meteorological and hydrological departments in both nations have worked closely with health and disaster management organisations to save lives.

According to the India Meteorological Department, many observing stations recorded temperatures ranging from 45 °C (113 °F) to 50 °C (122 °F) on May 15. This came after a heat wave that lasted from the end of April to the beginning of May and saw highs of 43 to 46 °C. Pakistan had 50°C temperatures as well. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, daytime temperatures were between 5°C and 8°C above average across a major portion of the nation. Water supply, agriculture, and human and animal health were all impacted by the hot, dry weather. The extraordinary temperatures exacerbated the melting of snow and ice in the high regions of Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and resulted in at least one glacial lake outburst flood.

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According to the Sixth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, South Asia will see more intense and frequent heatwaves and humid heat stress this century. In order to prepare for soaring temperatures and ensure that everyone is aware of heatwave Do's and Don'ts, India has established a national framework for heat action plans through the National Disaster Management Authority, which coordinates a network of state disaster response agencies and city leaders.

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According to a recent fast attribution assessment conducted by climate experts, the extreme heat that engulfed huge portions of India and Pakistan was rendered 30 times more likely by climate change.

According to a recent fast attribution assessment conducted by climate experts, the extreme heat that engulfed huge portions of India and Pakistan was rendered 30 times more likely by climate change. In one of the most densely populated regions on the planet, the protracted, widespread heat and below-average rainfall affected hundreds of millions of people. In accordance with the WMO initiative to increase early warnings and early action and to adopt heat-health action plans, the national meteorological and hydrological departments in both nations have worked closely with health and disaster management organisations to save lives. According to the India Meteorological Department, many observing stations recorded temperatures ranging from 45 °C (113 °F) to 50 °C (122 °F) on May 15. This came after a heat wave that lasted from the end of April to the beginning of May and saw highs of 43 to 46 °C. Pakistan had 50°C temperatures as well. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, daytime temperatures were between 5°C and 8°C above average across a major portion of the nation. Water supply, agriculture, and human and animal health were all impacted by the hot, dry weather. The extraordinary temperatures exacerbated the melting of snow and ice in the high regions of Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and resulted in at least one glacial lake outburst flood. Also Read: Antibiotic after unprotected sex reduces chances of contracting STDs: Study According to the Sixth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, South Asia will see more intense and frequent heatwaves and humid heat stress this century. In order to prepare for soaring temperatures and ensure that everyone is aware of heatwave Do's and Don'ts, India has established a national framework for heat action plans through the National Disaster Management Authority, which coordinates a network of state disaster response agencies and city leaders. (with inputs from agencies)

Heatwaves in Pakistan and India '30 times more likely' due to climate change: Study

Four bodies were retrieved from the Zuari river in Goa into which an SUV carrying four passengers fell following which a rescue operation was launched to trace the vehicle and its occupants, the police said on Thursday.

The deceased persons are from Goa. The operation to trace the vehicle and its occupants was&nbsp;jointly carried out by the Indian Coast Guard, Navy, fire and emergency services and Goa Police personnel.

The operation was successful only after the divers of the Navy were pressed into service.

Goa Police had begun a rescue operation after receiving a call after Wednesday midnight that one vehicle had plunged into the&nbsp;Zuari river after ramming into the railing of the bridge at Cortalim in South Goa, a police officer said.

The bridge is located on a national highway between Panaji (North Goa) and Margao (South Goa).

Dilip Bicholkar, in charge of Fire and Emergency Service at Verna, said that they received a call at 1.07 am from the Panaji control room about the incident and rushed to the site soon.

"We could not trace the vehicle with our equipment during night time, hence we sought help from divers of the Indian Navy who arrived in the morning and thus we could retrieve bodies and vehicle on Thursday afternoon," Bicholkar told IANS.&nbsp;

Police said that one onlooker had informed them about the incident at midnight and since then, the search operation was on. It took around 12 hours to trace the vehicle and retrieve the bodies.

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Four bodies were retrieved from the Zuari river in Goa into which an SUV carrying four passengers fell following which a rescue operation was launched to trace the vehicle and its occupants, the police said on Thursday.

Four bodies were retrieved from the Zuari river in Goa into which an SUV carrying four passengers fell following which a rescue operation was launched to trace the vehicle and its occupants, the police said on Thursday. The deceased persons are from Goa. The operation to trace the vehicle and its occupants was jointly carried out by the Indian Coast Guard, Navy, fire and emergency services and Goa Police personnel. The operation was successful only after the divers of the Navy were pressed into service. Goa Police had begun a rescue operation after receiving a call after Wednesday midnight that one vehicle had plunged into the Zuari river after ramming into the railing of the bridge at Cortalim in South Goa, a police officer said. The bridge is located on a national highway between Panaji (North Goa) and Margao (South Goa). Dilip Bicholkar, in charge of Fire and Emergency Service at Verna, said that they received a call at 1.07 am from the Panaji control room about the incident and rushed to the site soon. "We could not trace the vehicle with our equipment during night time, hence we sought help from divers of the Indian Navy who arrived in the morning and thus we could retrieve bodies and vehicle on Thursday afternoon," Bicholkar told IANS. Police said that one onlooker had informed them about the incident at midnight and since then, the search operation was on. It took around 12 hours to trace the vehicle and retrieve the bodies. 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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Argentina's envoy to India Hugo Javier Gobbi says his country's membership for BRICS grouping has been raised with India & New Delhi 'has been very receptive of our request'.

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The Indian substitute for PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) in India, Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) has mysteriously disappeared from Google's Play Store & Apple's App Store.

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Foreign ministers of India, China, Russia and Pakistan is in Tashkent to set the ground for SCO Summit. Afghanistan's minister Amir Khan Muttaqi said, Afghanistan's economy is improving.

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At the request of India, the top United Nations body, United Nations Security Council (UNSC) met on Tuesday (July 26) to discuss the attack on UN Peacekeepers deployed in the Democratic Republic of Congo. India had requested for a meeting under the AOB or Any other business format immediately after it became clear that Indian personnel deployed at the&nbsp;United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission (MONUSCO) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo&nbsp;died in an attack. Two Indian UN Peacekeepers from Border Security Force (BSF) and one Moroccan peacekeeper died in the anti-UN protest in the country.&nbsp;

Indian external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar took to Twitter to term the attack 'outrageous' and those responsible "must be held accountable and brought to justice".&nbsp;

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The UNSC on Wednesday issued a strongly worded statement condemning the attack.&nbsp;“The members of the Security Council strongly condemned the recent attacks on the United Nations Organisation Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) in North Kivu, which resulted in the death of three peacekeepers from India and Morocco, as well as in injuries to peacekeepers,” the statement read.

Extending condolences to the "families of the victims and to India and Morocco", the statement underlined that "deliberate attacks targeting peacekeepers may constitute war crimes under international law."

The statement asked the Congolese Government to 'swiftly investigate these attacks and bring the perpetrators to 'justice'&nbsp;and "proactively enhance the understanding of MONUSCO’s mandate among the local population, counter disinformation and misinformation". At least 15 people have died in anti-UN protests in the country. Protests happened in Goma, Butembo. Goma hosts the largest UN Bases and two BSF platoons are deployed there.

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India has been one of the major contributor to UN peacekeeping missions

India had worked with France which is the penholder when it comes to the MONUSCO mission, and the statement was tabled by both countries together. It is pertinent to note that the aforementioned&nbsp;press statement called for an "update consistent with para 4(a) of Security Council resolution 2589 (2021) on measures undertaken to promote accountability for such acts."&nbsp;

The resolution that is mentioned was passed under the Indian presidency of the council in August last year and calls for governments to protect peacekeepers and requests for the creation of an online database cataloguing attacks. Para 4 (a)&nbsp;specifically mentions the need for "accountability" for acts on UN peacekeepers under domestic justice systems.

India is a major contributor to global UN peacekeeping missions and is the third largest contributor to MONUSCO with 5581 personnel. India has provided more than 200,000 military and police officers to UN peacekeeping over the last 70 years. Currently, more than 6,700 troops and police from India have been deployed in UN peacekeeping missions across the world.

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At the request of India, the top United Nations body, United Nations Security Council (UNSC) met on Tuesday (July 26) to discuss the attack on UN Peacekeepers deployed in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

At the request of India, the top United Nations body, United Nations Security Council (UNSC) met on Tuesday (July 26) to discuss the attack on UN Peacekeepers deployed in the Democratic Republic of Congo. India had requested for a meeting under the AOB or Any other business format immediately after it became clear that Indian personnel deployed at the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission (MONUSCO) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo died in an attack. Two Indian UN Peacekeepers from Border Security Force (BSF) and one Moroccan peacekeeper died in the anti-UN protest in the country. Indian external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar took to Twitter to term the attack 'outrageous' and those responsible "must be held accountable and brought to justice". Deeply grieved at the loss of lives of two valiant Indian peacekeepers of the BSF in the Democratic Republic of Congo. They were part of the MONUSCO. The perpetrators of these outrageous attacks must be held accountable and brought to justice . — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) July 26, 2022 × The UNSC on Wednesday issued a strongly worded statement condemning the attack. “The members of the Security Council strongly condemned the recent attacks on the United Nations Organisation Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) in North Kivu, which resulted in the death of three peacekeepers from India and Morocco, as well as in injuries to peacekeepers,” the statement read. Extending condolences to the "families of the victims and to India and Morocco", the statement underlined that "deliberate attacks targeting peacekeepers may constitute war crimes under international law." The statement asked the Congolese Government to 'swiftly investigate these attacks and bring the perpetrators to 'justice' and "proactively enhance the understanding of MONUSCO’s mandate among the local population, counter disinformation and misinformation". At least 15 people have died in anti-UN protests in the country. Protests happened in Goma, Butembo. Goma hosts the largest UN Bases and two BSF platoons are deployed there. #IndiainUNSC UN Security Council adopts press statement, tabled by India and France, on the recent deaths of peacekeepers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo #MONUSCO Read ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/kA1A81IlHs — India at UN, NY (@IndiaUNNewYork) July 27, 2022 × Read More: Two Indian peacekeepers killed during anti-UN protest in Congo India has been one of the major contributor to UN peacekeeping missions India had worked with France which is the penholder when it comes to the MONUSCO mission, and the statement was tabled by both countries together. It is pertinent to note that the aforementioned press statement called for an "update consistent with para 4(a) of Security Council resolution 2589 (2021) on measures undertaken to promote accountability for such acts." The resolution that is mentioned was passed under the Indian presidency of the council in August last year and calls for governments to protect peacekeepers and requests for the creation of an online database cataloguing attacks. Para 4 (a) specifically mentions the need for "accountability" for acts on UN peacekeepers under domestic justice systems. India is a major contributor to global UN peacekeeping missions and is the third largest contributor to MONUSCO with 5581 personnel. India has provided more than 200,000 military and police officers to UN peacekeeping over the last 70 years. Currently, more than 6,700 troops and police from India have been deployed in UN peacekeeping missions across the world. WATCH WION LIVE HERE: ×

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Monsoon accounts for about 75 per cent of India's annual rainfall. It is the lifeblood of its nearly $3 trillion agriculture-dependent economy. However, the uneven nature of this year's monsoon has raised concerns about crop yields and output.

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India is developing framework to check fake reviews online. Estimates say 4% of reviews online are fake, and they get people to spend up to $152 Billion every year. Palki Sharma brings you the details

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India is hosting the 44th Chess Olympiad in Chennai, which kicks off from July 29 and will end on August 08. India's team comprises several young stars who will be guided and mentored by legendary player Viswanathan Anand.

On Wednesday (July 27), the 52-year-old Indian chess grandmaster Viswanathan was asked if he reconsidered his decision of not participating in the forthcoming Chess Olympiad, even after the premier event got shifted from Russia to India.&nbsp;

In this regard, Anand was qouted by PTI news agency, "No, I did not (consider playing)... I was not going to play anyway wherever it was happening. Recently I have been reducing my commitments."

"The World Championship cycle, I am not trying to qualify. In fact, I did not think of changing my mind. India has so many great youngsters now. Then why should we keep coming back? I hope that they will do very well. I will try to be around if they want to consult me. Anyway, I am in constant touch with some of the team members. It will be an extension of that. Yeah, I will be an enthusiastic mentor," he added.

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The 44th edition of the mega&nbsp;event will witness a staggering 188 teams in the Open section and 162 in the women's side. As many as three Indian teams in the Open sections and an equal number&nbsp;in the women's event will be in action in the Olympiad. Young star R Praggnanandhaa will be the star attraction from India's perspective.

Anand further asserted, "We were originally not supposed to host the Olympiad. It is finally starting. So very excited. It is huge. Already we see that everyone in India, especially in Tamil Nadu is following what is happening, you can see there is a lot of excitement. It will have a positive impact for a long time like any big event leaves its mark."

PM Narendra Modi is the chief guest at the opening ceremony of the Chess Olympiad, in Chennai, along with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin. Prior to the opening ceremony, Modi shared his excitement of being part of the event and wrote on&nbsp;Twitter: "I am looking forward to being in Chennai for the inauguration of the 44th Chess Olympiad at 6 PM tomorrow evening. This is a special tournament and it is our honour that it is being held in India, that too in Tamil Nadu, which has a glorious association with chess."

India is hosting the 44th Chess Olympiad in Chennai, which kicks off from July 29 and will end on August 08. India's team comprises several young stars who will be guided and mentored by legendary player Viswanathan Anand.

India is hosting the 44th Chess Olympiad in Chennai, which kicks off from July 29 and will end on August 08. India's team comprises several young stars who will be guided and mentored by legendary player Viswanathan Anand. On Wednesday (July 27), the 52-year-old Indian chess grandmaster Viswanathan was asked if he reconsidered his decision of not participating in the forthcoming Chess Olympiad, even after the premier event got shifted from Russia to India. In this regard, Anand was qouted by PTI news agency, "No, I did not (consider playing)... I was not going to play anyway wherever it was happening. Recently I have been reducing my commitments." "The World Championship cycle, I am not trying to qualify. In fact, I did not think of changing my mind. India has so many great youngsters now. Then why should we keep coming back? I hope that they will do very well. I will try to be around if they want to consult me. Anyway, I am in constant touch with some of the team members. It will be an extension of that. Yeah, I will be an enthusiastic mentor," he added. ALSO READ | 44th Int'l Chess Olympiad liveried aircraft unveiled; school students go on maiden flight The 44th edition of the mega event will witness a staggering 188 teams in the Open section and 162 in the women's side. As many as three Indian teams in the Open sections and an equal number in the women's event will be in action in the Olympiad. Young star R Praggnanandhaa will be the star attraction from India's perspective. Anand further asserted, "We were originally not supposed to host the Olympiad. It is finally starting. So very excited. It is huge. Already we see that everyone in India, especially in Tamil Nadu is following what is happening, you can see there is a lot of excitement. It will have a positive impact for a long time like any big event leaves its mark." PM Narendra Modi is the chief guest at the opening ceremony of the Chess Olympiad, in Chennai, along with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin. Prior to the opening ceremony, Modi shared his excitement of being part of the event and wrote on Twitter: "I am looking forward to being in Chennai for the inauguration of the 44th Chess Olympiad at 6 PM tomorrow evening. This is a special tournament and it is our honour that it is being held in India, that too in Tamil Nadu, which has a glorious association with chess."

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From Hindu devotees performing Tarpan rituals in India to Members of Colombia's National Police lighting candles during a vigil, here are some impactful images from around the world on 28 July 2022.

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SCO Foreign Ministerial meeting is currently underway in Tashkent. Foreign Ministers of India, China, Russia & Pakistan have convened the meeting.

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United Arab Emirates will replace Sri Lanka as the venue for the Asia Cup, starting next month, due to the ongoing political and economic crisis in the island nation, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) said. Sri Lanka will, however, remain hosts for the nine-team tournament, which will be played between Aug. 27-Sept&nbsp;11 and serve as preparation for the Asian sides in the leadup to the Twenty20 World Cup later this year.

The country of 22 million people has been crippled by an economic crisis, with shortages of fuel, food and other necessities. The Sri Lankan parliament on Wednesday approved the extension of a state of emergency for a month. Shammi Silva, the president of Sri Lanka`s cricket board (SLC) said they "fully stand by the ACC`s decision" to relocate the tournament.

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"Every effort was made to host the Asia Cup in Sri Lanka and the decision to shift the venue to the UAE was taken after much deliberation," ACC president Jay Shah said in a statement. "The UAE will be the new venue while Sri Lanka will continue to retain hosting rights. This edition of the Asia Cup is extremely important as it will help Asian nations prepare for the ICC World Cup."

United Arab Emirates will replace Sri Lanka as the venue for the Asia Cup, starting next month, due to the ongoing political and economic crisis in the island nation, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) said.

United Arab Emirates will replace Sri Lanka as the venue for the Asia Cup, starting next month, due to the ongoing political and economic crisis in the island nation, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) said. Sri Lanka will, however, remain hosts for the nine-team tournament, which will be played between Aug. 27-Sept 11 and serve as preparation for the Asian sides in the leadup to the Twenty20 World Cup later this year. The country of 22 million people has been crippled by an economic crisis, with shortages of fuel, food and other necessities. The Sri Lankan parliament on Wednesday approved the extension of a state of emergency for a month. Shammi Silva, the president of Sri Lanka`s cricket board (SLC) said they "fully stand by the ACC`s decision" to relocate the tournament. ALSO READ | WATCH: Dhawan leads IND's celebrations after Dravid's winning speech as Men in Blue whitewash WI in ODIs "Every effort was made to host the Asia Cup in Sri Lanka and the decision to shift the venue to the UAE was taken after much deliberation," ACC president Jay Shah said in a statement. "The UAE will be the new venue while Sri Lanka will continue to retain hosting rights. This edition of the Asia Cup is extremely important as it will help Asian nations prepare for the ICC World Cup."

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India's Kaleem Ullah Khan has grown more than 300 mango varieties from one single tree. What is the secret to Khan's horticultural marvel? What is his advice to new-age farmers?

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Huge boost to PM Modi's 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' dream as India's Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approves purchase of locally produced weapons worth $3.5 billion.

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In a significant boost to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' (self-reliance India) in the defence manufacturing sector, India has cleared weapon purchases worth$3.5 billion that will be designed and developed in the country.

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The Indian Men's Hockey team heads into the Birmingham Commonwealth Games hoping to build a legacy following the return to the Olympic podium last year. The last 10 months have been one of experimentation in Indian hockey with a second-string team initially scheduled to play in Birmingham. However, the postponement of the Asian Games has now allowed Reid to field his best squad. WION Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo caught up with the head coach and the captain of the men's hockey team, Manpreet Singh, just ahead of the Games as they prepare to end India's wait for a gold medal.

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