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Indian PM Narendra Modi has embarked on Euro tour to boost ties. He landed in Berlin today to hold high-level talks. The visit comes as Russian invasion rages on in Ukraine. He held first in-person meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

PM Modi in Europe: Indian PM meets with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin

Indian PM Narendra Modi has embarked on Euro tour to boost ties. He landed in Berlin today to hold high-level talks. The visit comes as Russian invasion rages on in Ukraine.

A warm & grand welcome for Indian PM Narendra Modi in Berlin

Indian PM Modi on Europe trip: India looks to boost ties with Europe

Indian PM Narendra Modi has embarked on Euro tour to boost ties. He landed in Berlin today to hold high-level talks. The visit comes as Russian invasion rages on in Ukraine. Now, PM Modi received Guard of honour in Berlin.

Indian PM Narendra Modi receives Guard of honour in Berlin

Indian PM Narendra Modi has embarked on Euro tour to boost ties. He landed in Berlin today to hold high-level talks. The visit comes as Russian invasion rages on in Ukraine. He will hold first in person meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

Indian PM on a crucial Europe trip: PM Modi to hold first in person meeting with Olaf Scholz

Indian PM Modi in Berlin for high-level talks, visit comes as Russian invasion rages on

<p>The Indian army recently said that there has been a rise in the recovery of military equipment from Afghanistan in the Kashmir&nbsp;region. General officer Commanding (GoC) of the Srinagar-based Chinar Corps, Lieutenant General Devendra Pratap Pandey, today said that the equipment weapon system which is used across the world had made its way into the Kashmir region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said that it's definitely&nbsp;a challenge, but the Indian Army is all ready to tackle any such issue. According to the Indian army, equipments from Afghanistan have&nbsp;been recovered near the Line of Control and in a few encounters as well. The Indian army had found&nbsp;some night vision devices and satellite&nbsp;phones.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Sources in security said that traces of satellite&nbsp;phones being used by terror groups have been found in the Kashmir region and are&nbsp;sent to the National Technical Research Organisation for analysis.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"There are equipment and weapon systems that are used around the world that have found a way inside. It's definitely a challenge, but we have also changed our rules of engagement and procedures to contest that point. They have been found. They are not in large numbers, but there are signatures and we have recovered them in some encounters and some on the Line of Control, so it's not a big challenge.&nbsp;We have been able to work around that system. "&nbsp;said&nbsp;General officer Commanding (GoC) of the Srinagar-based Chinar Corps, Lieutenant General Devendra Pratap Pandey.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Indian army also says a lot of foreign terrorists in the valley were on the quiet and they were putting up local terrorists in the forefront. And as local terrorist numbers start coming down, the foreign terrorists are getting slowly exposed.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"These terrorists were quiet. They were putting the local terrorists as the face of terrorist activities." As the numbers of local terrorists started coming down, they are getting exposed and are compelled to come out of hiding to carry out terror activities against the locals and no locals of the valley. ''Said&nbsp;General Officer Commanding (GoC) of the Srinagar-based Chinar Corps, Lieutenant General Devendra Pratap Pandey.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Indian army says there has been only one infiltration attempt made by terrorists from across the border, but it was foiled. The security grid on the LoC has been made full proof.&nbsp;</p>


The Indian army recently said that there has been a rise in the recovery of military equipment from Afghanistan in the Kashmir region. General officer Commanding (GoC) of the Srinagar-based Chinar Corps, Lieutenant General Devendra Pratap Pandey, today said that the equipment weapon system which is used across the world had made its way into the Kashmir region.

The Indian army recently said that there has been a rise in the recovery of military equipment from Afghanistan in the Kashmir region. General officer Commanding (GoC) of the Srinagar-based Chinar Corps, Lieutenant General Devendra Pratap Pandey, today said that the equipment weapon system which is used across the world had made its way into the Kashmir region. He said that it's definitely a challenge, but the Indian Army is all ready to tackle any such issue. According to the Indian army, equipments from Afghanistan have been recovered near the Line of Control and in a few encounters as well. The Indian army had found some night vision devices and satellite phones. Also read | Indian Coast Guard saves all six crew members of sinking ship off India's west coast Sources in security said that traces of satellite phones being used by terror groups have been found in the Kashmir region and are sent to the National Technical Research Organisation for analysis. Watch | Indians are people with a lot of humility, says Indian-origin German politician Dr Bala S Ramani "There are equipment and weapon systems that are used around the world that have found a way inside. It's definitely a challenge, but we have also changed our rules of engagement and procedures to contest that point. They have been found. They are not in large numbers, but there are signatures and we have recovered them in some encounters and some on the Line of Control, so it's not a big challenge. We have been able to work around that system. " said General officer Commanding (GoC) of the Srinagar-based Chinar Corps, Lieutenant General Devendra Pratap Pandey. WATCH WION LIVE HERE: Indian army also says a lot of foreign terrorists in the valley were on the quiet and they were putting up local terrorists in the forefront. And as local terrorist numbers start coming down, the foreign terrorists are getting slowly exposed. Also read | Family of 5 Lankan Tamils arrive on Indian shores, flee island nation carrying infant "These terrorists were quiet. They were putting the local terrorists as the face of terrorist activities." As the numbers of local terrorists started coming down, they are getting exposed and are compelled to come out of hiding to carry out terror activities against the locals and no locals of the valley. ''Said General Officer Commanding (GoC) of the Srinagar-based Chinar Corps, Lieutenant General Devendra Pratap Pandey. The Indian army says there has been only one infiltration attempt made by terrorists from across the border, but it was foiled. The security grid on the LoC has been made full proof.

Indian Army recovers military equipment sent from Afghanistan in Kashmir

<p>A five-membered family of Sri Lankan Tamils arrived on Indian shores in the wee hours of Tuesday, after fleeing their home country and taking a dangerous boat ride across the seas. Hailing from Jaffna, in the northern part of the island nation, this family is among several others who are being pushed to the brink amid the ongoing severe economic crisis in the island nation. Dayalan, the head of the family, his wife, their children, a two-month-old infant and a six-year-old girl, and their grandmother, were taken to the Marine Police station, on receipt of information regarding their arrival.&nbsp;<br />
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While being questioned by the Indian authorities, in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, the family is said to have cited the basic livelihood issues and the daily struggles faced by those in the lower economic strata of Sri Lanka's. Among the reasons that prompted their extreme decision to flee their homeland are the skyrocketing prices of essentials, a kilogramme of milk powder being sold at Lankan Rs. 2000 (5.7 USD), the unavailability of vaccines meant for infants, meagre daily wages, and the fear of starving to death.</p>

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<p>It is said that the five-member family has been sent to the Mandapam refugee camp in the Ramanathapuram district. The illegal influx of Lankan Tamils into India began on March 22nd and families continue to arrive in batches of up to 18 people, in the hope of a better life across the Palk Strait.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Recently, the Tamil Nadu Assembly passed a resolution to provide aid to Sri Lanka and provide succour to a country that is faced with its worst-ever economic crisis. The decision to provide aid to all of Sri Lanka is a volte-face by the Tamil Nadu government. Earlier, the Tamil Nadu government had offered to provide aid only to Lankan Tamils. This move had faced backlash from the island nation. Many Lankan Tamil voices were clear that they were not willing to accept aid from Tamil Nadu, if it was only going to help Lankan Tamils. The Lankan Tamils were firm in their stance that any aid must benefit their entire country and not one community alone.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>However, the aid being sent from Tamil Nadu to Sri Lanka could only be facilitated via the Indian Ministry of External Affairs and the Indian High Commission in Colombo. In this regard, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar asked the Tamil Nadu government's Chief Secretary to coordinate with the Government of India in supplying the relief material. It was also stated that the aid from Tamil Nadu can supplement what was already being provided by the Government of India and that the Government of Sri Lanka prefers inclusive distribution of relief material.&nbsp;</p>


A five-membered family of Sri Lankan Tamils arrived on Indian shores in the wee hours of Tuesday, after fleeing their home country and taking a dangerous boat ride across the seas.

A five-membered family of Sri Lankan Tamils arrived on Indian shores in the wee hours of Tuesday, after fleeing their home country and taking a dangerous boat ride across the seas. Hailing from Jaffna, in the northern part of the island nation, this family is among several others who are being pushed to the brink amid the ongoing severe economic crisis in the island nation. Dayalan, the head of the family, his wife, their children, a two-month-old infant and a six-year-old girl, and their grandmother, were taken to the Marine Police station, on receipt of information regarding their arrival. While being questioned by the Indian authorities, in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, the family is said to have cited the basic livelihood issues and the daily struggles faced by those in the lower economic strata of Sri Lanka's. Among the reasons that prompted their extreme decision to flee their homeland are the skyrocketing prices of essentials, a kilogramme of milk powder being sold at Lankan Rs. 2000 (5.7 USD), the unavailability of vaccines meant for infants, meagre daily wages, and the fear of starving to death. Also read | Indian Coast Guard saves all six crew members of sinking ship off India's west coast While many manage to stay back, earn a living, make ends meet &protes against #Rajapaksa family rule in #SriLanka , the plight of poor #SriLankan tamils is in stark contrast.Fearing they'd starve to death, this Tamil family from #jaffna fled to #india with their 2month-old infant pic.twitter.com/mFXQ05SFKv — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) May 2, 2022 × It is said that the five-member family has been sent to the Mandapam refugee camp in the Ramanathapuram district. The illegal influx of Lankan Tamils into India began on March 22nd and families continue to arrive in batches of up to 18 people, in the hope of a better life across the Palk Strait. WATCH WION LIVE HERE: Recently, the Tamil Nadu Assembly passed a resolution to provide aid to Sri Lanka and provide succour to a country that is faced with its worst-ever economic crisis. The decision to provide aid to all of Sri Lanka is a volte-face by the Tamil Nadu government. Earlier, the Tamil Nadu government had offered to provide aid only to Lankan Tamils. This move had faced backlash from the island nation. Many Lankan Tamil voices were clear that they were not willing to accept aid from Tamil Nadu, if it was only going to help Lankan Tamils. The Lankan Tamils were firm in their stance that any aid must benefit their entire country and not one community alone. Also read | Exclusive | Hardship for Sri Lankan citizens is going to increase, Weerakoon Wijewardena tells WION However, the aid being sent from Tamil Nadu to Sri Lanka could only be facilitated via the Indian Ministry of External Affairs and the Indian High Commission in Colombo. In this regard, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar asked the Tamil Nadu government's Chief Secretary to coordinate with the Government of India in supplying the relief material. It was also stated that the aid from Tamil Nadu can supplement what was already being provided by the Government of India and that the Government of Sri Lanka prefers inclusive distribution of relief material.

Family of 5 Lankan Tamils arrive on Indian shores, flee island nation carrying infant

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has landed in Berlin. After Germany, Prime Minister Modi will also visit Denmark and France this happens to be the Indian PM's first visit abroad this year. While in Berlin he will be holding crucial bilateral talks with the German chancellor Olaf Scholz.

Indian PM Modi arrives in Germany for 6th edition of India-Germany consultations in Berlin

Ahead of the Indian prime minister's visit, our principal diplomatic correspondent Siddhant Sibbal spoke to India's envoy to Germany, Harish Parvathaneni about the future of India-German ties and expectations from the visit.

'Community is looking forward to welcoming PM Modi,' says India's Ambassador to Germany

India is facing a growing power crisis amid severe heatwave. There will be no respite from heat till early May. Both India and Pakistan is facing severe heatwave.

India and Pakistan reel under intense heatwave, power outages disrupt life

Indian prime minister Narendra Modi will be on his first Europe visit since the commencement of the Ukraine war. PM Modi will visit three European countries - Germany, Denmark and France. For more on this, watch SIddhant Sibbal reporting from Berlin.

Indian PM Modi's Europe visit comes as Russian invasion rages on

Various parts of India and Pakistan recorded their highest average temperatures in the month of April and the heat is expected to stretch into the month of May. For more analysis, we're joined by Imran Khalid, Director Governance with WWF Pakistan and Shruti Sinha, a Manager, Policy and Outreach for Chintan (Environmental Research and Action Group).

Climate change: Extreme heatwave grips South Asia, temperature soars in India & Pakistan

India's anti-money laundering agency has seized assets worth about 725 million dollars from Xiaomi's local bank accounts in India. The Chinese smartphone giant assets have been seized for breaching India's foreign exchange laws.

India seizes $725 million assets from Xiaomi over illegal remittances

Indian prime minister Narendra Modi is all set to embark on a trip to Europe. He will visit three countries Germany, Denmark and France; the three-day trip will begin on May 2nd. To get more perspective, we're joined by WION's correspondent, Siddhant Sibbal.

Indian PM Modi's Europe trip: India looks to boost ties with Europe

<p>As per the data updated by the Union Health Ministry on Sunday at 8 am, India recorded 3,324 covid cases in a day, bringing the overall covid cases to 4,30,79,188 and the number of active cases to 19,092.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The death toll rose to 5,23,843 with 40 fatalities, as reported by PTI.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>These 40 deaths include 36 from Kerala, two from Karnataka and one each from Delhi and Maharashtra.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the overall number of deaths reported across the country since the start of the pandemic, Maharashtra accounted for 1,47,843, Kerala 69,047, Karnataka 40,101, Uttar Pradesh 23,507, and West Bengal 21,201.</p>

<p>In the last 24 hours, the active covid cases caseload has grown by 403 new cases.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Gravitas: India slams UNSC 'reform' backed by the West</strong></p>

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<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo">As per the ministry, the active cases made up 0.04 per cent of all the infections, whereas the national recovery rate stands at 98.74 per cent. It further added that the daily positivity rate was 0.71 per cent and the weekly positivity rate was 0.68 per cent.</div>

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<p>Last year in May 2021, India's Covid tally reported stood at 4 lakh new cases and 3,500 deaths.</p>

<p>The total number of vaccination doses given out in the country as part of the state-wide COVID-19 vaccination efforts has surpassed 189.17 crores.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The health ministry said that more than 70 per cent of deaths are caused by comorbidities. It further said, “Our figures are being reconciled with the Indian Council of Medical Research.” And verifying data from each state.</p>

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As per the data updated by the Union Health Ministry on Sunday at 8 am, India recorded 3,324 covid cases in a day, bringing the overall covid cases to 4,30,79,188 and the number of active cases to 19,092.

As per the data updated by the Union Health Ministry on Sunday at 8 am, India recorded 3,324 covid cases in a day, bringing the overall covid cases to 4,30,79,188 and the number of active cases to 19,092. The death toll rose to 5,23,843 with 40 fatalities, as reported by PTI. Also read | India 5G rollout could start by August-September, auctions in June These 40 deaths include 36 from Kerala, two from Karnataka and one each from Delhi and Maharashtra. In the overall number of deaths reported across the country since the start of the pandemic, Maharashtra accounted for 1,47,843, Kerala 69,047, Karnataka 40,101, Uttar Pradesh 23,507, and West Bengal 21,201. In the last 24 hours, the active covid cases caseload has grown by 403 new cases. Watch | Gravitas: India slams UNSC 'reform' backed by the West As per the ministry, the active cases made up 0.04 per cent of all the infections, whereas the national recovery rate stands at 98.74 per cent. It further added that the daily positivity rate was 0.71 per cent and the weekly positivity rate was 0.68 per cent. WATCH WION LIVE HERE: Last year in May 2021, India's Covid tally reported stood at 4 lakh new cases and 3,500 deaths. The total number of vaccination doses given out in the country as part of the state-wide COVID-19 vaccination efforts has surpassed 189.17 crores. Also read | Chief justice NV Ramana says India has court backlog of 40 million cases The health ministry said that more than 70 per cent of deaths are caused by comorbidities. It further said, “Our figures are being reconciled with the Indian Council of Medical Research.” And verifying data from each state. (With inputs from agencies)

India reports 3,324 new covid cases and 40 deaths

Indian PM Narendra Modi is all set to embark on a 3-day trip to Europe where he will visit 3 European Nations- Germany, Denmark and France. This will mark Indian PM's first abroad trip in 2022.

Indian Foreign Ministry briefs on PM Modi's Euro visit

India's Jammu & Kashmir is witnessing a major tourist influx in last 4 months. Kashmir has entered an era of Tourism boom with the help of Indian Army.

Tourism boom in Kashmir: Indian Army helps boost Kashmir tourism

India faces growing power crisis amid severe heatwave, no respite from heat till early May

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China has finally allowed Indian students to return to China to complete their studies after COVID-19 pandemic forced them to leave China.

China allows Indian students to return on conditional basis after pandemic forced them to leave

An extreme heatwave has gripped India and Pakistan, with no relief in sight south Asia is dealing with furnace-like temperatures. As per reports, 5 Indian states will witness their 'hottest summer ever'.

Heatwave in South Asia: 5 Indian states to witness their 'hottest summer ever'

India is the world's second-largest wheat producer and now extreme heatwave in India has impacted India's wheat harvest. This is raising questions about how will India go ahead with wheat exports.

India: Severe heatwave impacts India's wheat harvest, snags export plans

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