TS Tirumurti, the permanent representative of India to the United Nations during a UNSC meeting on Palestine, advocated for the resumption of talks between Israel and Palestine to resolve issues.

India at UNSC meeting agrees to support direct talks between Israel & Palestine to resolve issues

South Asia's economic crisis worsens amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Indian Rupee plunges against US Dollar, whereas Sri Lanka's foreign reserve is depleting rapidly.

South Asia's economic crisis: India & Sri Lanka facing financial woes amid the COVID pandemic

Watch WION analyse two major meetings in South Asia that had a common agenda, Afghanistan. India hosted Central Asia Dialogue in India, whereas Pakistan hosted OIC's Foreign Ministers' meeting on Afghanistan.

A tale of two meetings: Central Asia Dialogue in India & OIC's meeting in Pakistan

UK MP Preet Kaur Gill has posted&nbsp;a new tweet on the alleged sacrilege incident at Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) in Punjab,&nbsp;even as the Indian mission in London&nbsp; expressed concern over her previous tweet on the incident.

In her initial tweet, she characterised the incident as "Hindu terrorist prevented from an act of violence at Sikh Holy Shrine of Harmandir Sahib, against Sikh". Her tweet got furious responses and has since been deleted.

The Indian high commission said in a statement, "it is constrained to unequivocally repudiate the public comment by a Member of the British Parliament regarding a crime that occurred in India even before the Indian law enforcement authority could investigate or comment or declare their finding."

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) under Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Law and Order had been constituted to investigate the incident.&nbsp;

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The Indian mission said that it is "concerned at the effect that such commentary by a foreign MP may have on inter-communal harmony and peace in the British Indian community." Remember British Indians constitute the largest ethnic group in the UK and have played a key role in British society.&nbsp;

The MP later deleted the previous tweet and condemned both the sacrilege and lynching of the man who was responsible for it. She said in a tweet, "Beadbi incidents are unacceptable but the lynching of another person is also unacceptable and no one should take matters into their own hands. We need a full enquiry into these matters. @SGPCAmritsar @PMOIndia"

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UK MP Preet Kaur Gill has posted a new tweet on the alleged sacrilege incident at Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) in Punjab, even as the Indian mission in London expressed concern over her previous tweet on the incident.

UK MP Preet Kaur Gill has posted a new tweet on the alleged sacrilege incident at Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) in Punjab, even as the Indian mission in London expressed concern over her previous tweet on the incident. In her initial tweet, she characterised the incident as "Hindu terrorist prevented from an act of violence at Sikh Holy Shrine of Harmandir Sahib, against Sikh". Her tweet got furious responses and has since been deleted. The Indian high commission said in a statement, "it is constrained to unequivocally repudiate the public comment by a Member of the British Parliament regarding a crime that occurred in India even before the Indian law enforcement authority could investigate or comment or declare their finding." A Special Investigation Team (SIT) under Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Law and Order had been constituted to investigate the incident. ALSO READ | Man beaten to death after alleged 'sacrilege' attempt at Golden Temple in India The Indian mission said that it is "concerned at the effect that such commentary by a foreign MP may have on inter-communal harmony and peace in the British Indian community." Remember British Indians constitute the largest ethnic group in the UK and have played a key role in British society. The MP later deleted the previous tweet and condemned both the sacrilege and lynching of the man who was responsible for it. She said in a tweet, "Beadbi incidents are unacceptable but the lynching of another person is also unacceptable and no one should take matters into their own hands. We need a full enquiry into these matters. @SGPCAmritsar @PMOIndia" Beadbi incidents are unacceptable but the lynching of another person is also unacceptable and no one should take matters into their own hands. We need a full enquiry into these matters. @SGPCAmritsar @PMOIndia — Preet Kaur Gill MP (@PreetKGillMP) December 20, 2021 ×

Punjab sacrilege incident: UK MP puts new tweet after Indian mission expresses concern

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Foreign Ministers of Central Asian nations and highlighted the scope to expand cooperation, trade and ties.

India's PM Modi meets Central Asian Foreign Ministers & highlighted scope to expand cooperation

As Omicron cases rise in India to 161 cases, India steps up its vaccination program. According to Health Ministry, 58% of adults are fully vaccinated.

COVID-19: Omicron cases rise in India as tally reach 161

On Sunday, India and Pakistan held two concurrent meetings on Afghanistan. India used its meeting to build regional consensus. Pakistan used its meeting to play a Taliban apologist and push its Kashmir agenda. Palki Sharma tells you about the stark contrast.

Gravitas: Pak uses OIC meeting on Afghanistan to raise Kashmir issue

Political upheavals in Myanmar and Afghanistan are driving the illegal drug trade in South Asia and Southeast Asia. Stuck in the middle of these drug hubs is India. Palki Sharma tells you how India can avoid this looming drug epidemic.

Gravitas: A looming drug menace in India?

The harshest period of cold, called 'Chilai Kalan' started today in India's Kashmir Valley. The temperatures have hit sub-zero in most of the parts of the region. Srinagar witnessed the coldest night at minus 6 degrees while Gulmarg at Minus 9.&nbsp;

For the unversed, the 40-day long 'Chillai Kalan' starts on December 21. It is followed by a 20-day long 'Chillai Khurd' and a 10-day-long 'Chilla Bachha' later.&nbsp;

The famous Drang waterfall next to Gulmarg has completely frozen due to minus temperatures. Hundreds of tourists are visiting the waterfall to see what we have seen in films mostly. The place is being called the winter wonderland.&nbsp;

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"It is very beautiful. I haven't seen anything like this before. I always wanted to come to Kashmir and I wasn't expecting it to be so beautiful but it's breathtaking haven't seen a frozen waterfall before, I travel across the world but this is something very unique. You have to see this place as u r missing out on something great if you haven't," said Sindhu, a tourist.&nbsp;

The severity of the cold is such that many lakes, rivers, waterfalls and other water bodies have completely frozen across the Kashmir valley.&nbsp;

Ladakh has also been witnessing severe cold waves. Drass, one of the coldest places in the world, recorded a temperature at minus 19.7 degrees.&nbsp;

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"I have come for the first time and it's very beautiful. I haven't seen anything like this and it's truly a wonderland. I have travelled many parts but this is surely the best. I am enjoying it with my daughter, it's her idea to bring me here," said Mrs Sethi, who is a tourist.&nbsp;

The Met has predicted that the weather will remain dry for the next one week in Kashmir Valley and there would be a further dip in the temperatures.&nbsp;

The harshest period of cold, called 'Chilai Kalan' started today in India's Kashmir Valley. The temperatures have hit sub-zero in most of the parts of the region.

The harshest period of cold, called 'Chilai Kalan' started today in India's Kashmir Valley. The temperatures have hit sub-zero in most of the parts of the region. Srinagar witnessed the coldest night at minus 6 degrees while Gulmarg at Minus 9. For the unversed, the 40-day long 'Chillai Kalan' starts on December 21. It is followed by a 20-day long 'Chillai Khurd' and a 10-day-long 'Chilla Bachha' later. The famous Drang waterfall next to Gulmarg has completely frozen due to minus temperatures. Hundreds of tourists are visiting the waterfall to see what we have seen in films mostly. The place is being called the winter wonderland. IN PICS | Northern India in grip of cold wave, more snowfall predicted "It is very beautiful. I haven't seen anything like this before. I always wanted to come to Kashmir and I wasn't expecting it to be so beautiful but it's breathtaking haven't seen a frozen waterfall before, I travel across the world but this is something very unique. You have to see this place as u r missing out on something great if you haven't," said Sindhu, a tourist. The severity of the cold is such that many lakes, rivers, waterfalls and other water bodies have completely frozen across the Kashmir valley. Ladakh has also been witnessing severe cold waves. Drass, one of the coldest places in the world, recorded a temperature at minus 19.7 degrees. ALSO READ | Santa arrives early in Kashmir, a 125-year-old church restored to original glory "I have come for the first time and it's very beautiful. I haven't seen anything like this and it's truly a wonderland. I have travelled many parts but this is surely the best. I am enjoying it with my daughter, it's her idea to bring me here," said Mrs Sethi, who is a tourist. The Met has predicted that the weather will remain dry for the next one week in Kashmir Valley and there would be a further dip in the temperatures.

India: Kashmir's water bodies freeze as harshest cold period called 'Chilai Kalan' starts

20 YouTube channels and two websites were banned by the Indian government under the Information and Technology (IT) Act for allegedly running ‘anti-India’ propaganda from Pakistan.

20 YouTube channels, two websites taken down for ‘anti-India’ propaganda

India's capital New Delhi continued to shiver under cold wave condition as the minimum temperature dropped to 3.3 degrees Celsius, the lowest so far this season, according to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). This has forced the authorities to issue yellow alert in the city.

Authorities issue yellow alert in New Delhi as temperatures dip

After a tweet by British MP Preet Kaur Gill over an attempted sacrilege incident in Golden Temple, Indian High Commission slammed the British MP for rushing to comment before any investigation from Indian authorities.

Indian High Commission slams British MP Preet Kaur Gill over tweet on attempted sacrilege incident

Omicron spreads its wings in India as confirmed tally of the variant shots up to 37. Meanwhile, India's vaccination drive also catches pace.

India's Omicron case tally reach 37; Vaccination drive also catches pace

Months after a devastating second wave of coronavirus infections, which led to the deaths of more than 200, 000 people, India's health ministry has now reported their first two cases of Omicron covid variant. WION's principal correspondent Sidhant Sibal brings in more on this.

Omicron variant detected in India, Health Ministry advises not to panic

India's economy has registered a decent recovery in the second quarter, the economy has grown by 8.4% in the June-September period and markets are on the upswing but for how long will this recovery going to stay? What is the outlook for next year in the midst of the Omicron variant?

India: Omicron variant and the economic recovery

Foreign Ministers of five Central Asian countries -- Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan have met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and emphasised the readiness of their leaderships to further strengthen relations with India.

PM Narendra Modi meets foreign ministers of 5 Central Asian countries; trade, connectivity top focus

India has become the 30th country in the world to report cases of the Omicron variant. One of the patients is a doctor with no travel history. Is Omicron a deadlier variant or is it just spreading fast? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: India becomes the 30th country to report Omicron cases

Two COVID-19 cases of the Omicron variant have been detected in India, the Health Ministry said on Thursday. Both the cases have been reported in Karnataka with the patients being two men aged 66 and 46.

Omicron variant detected in India, both cases from southern state Karnataka

Two people from India's Karnataka have been tested positive for the newly found Omicron variant of COVID-19. The variant was first detected in South Africa and was recently declared 'Variant of Concern' by World Health Organisation (WHO).

Two Cases Of Omicron variant detected in India's Karnataka

The Indian Health Ministry made a press briefing on the situation of the Omicron COVID-19 variant in the country. The centre informed that two people have been tested positive for the variant in Karnataka.

Two cases of Omicron COVID-19 variant detected in Karnataka: Indian Health Ministry

Southern Africa has been hit with travel bans after reporting the new Omicron variant. But Europe - with 42 cases of the same variant - faces no such bans. Palki Sharma tells you why such discriminatory policies created Omicron in the first place.

Gravitas: India helps Africa amid Omicron alert

People living in north India are reeling under severe cold waves. It's no surprise that the capital recorded its coldest morning on Sunday, the mercury dipped to 3.3 degrees Celsius which has forced authorities to issue a yellow alert.

India's capital Delhi records season's coldest morning with 3.3 degree Celsius

India's capital Delhi records season's coldest morning with 3.3 degree Celsiu

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