<p>Indian space entrepreneurs and experts pointed out the need for India’s space industry to tap into the global market, as well as form a common platform to exhibit their capabilities. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Supplying aerospace products, services or components to the global market is a crucial focus area for India, given the country’s existing capabilities and the growing global private space industry. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Experts also urged the Government of India to act as a catalyst and ensure that government contracts and financial grants were offered to India’s private sector, to enable further private investment and growth. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>This discussion was helmed by Dr S&nbsp;Somanath, Director of Vikram Sarabhai Space Center (ISRO), which is India’s lead center for development of rockets and related technologies. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>This exchange of ideas under the theme of ‘Increasing Global partnership in Space sector’ was held as a part of an ISRO-CII conference. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Setting the tone for the session, Dr Somanath mentioned that ISRO had signed about 260 agreements and MoUs with 60 nations and 5 multi-national entities, he added that India’s historical long-term cooperation in space domain had been with France, Japan, Russia, USA and Germany. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;SpaceX’s to send four people into space</strong></p>

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<p>The senior ISRO scientist also touched upon how global partnerships were mutually beneficial, and how India had the potential to become a manufacturing hub for space technology, with Indian firms expanding to foreign markets and vice versa. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking of some of India’s initiatives to help friendly-foreign countries, M Sanakaran, Director, UR Rao Satellite Centre, listed out India’s SAARC satellite for South Asian nations, UNNATI programme to train foreign scientists in building small satellites, among others. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>On the way ahead, he said it was important to take space technology to friendly countries that didn’t have the means. He envisaged projects where the global space powers came together for the common good of humanity. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>“A global constellation of satellites for data transfer or imaging on-demand, etc are viable projects and it can be done via a partnership of various companies with joint investment and each one reaping rewards in their respective sectors,” Sankaran said. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Based on a study conducted by his organisation, Satsearch, Narayan Prasad, the COO highlighted that Indian industry (over 300 suppliers of ISRO) had developed tremendous manufacturing and infrastructure capabilities over the last four decades. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-capital-bans-storage-sale-use-of-firecrackers-during-diwali-over-pollution-concerns-413273" hreflang="en">Indian capital bans storage, sale, use of firecrackers during Diwali over pollution concerns</a></strong></p>

<p>Pointing out the current global commercial space market, he said that supply chains were getting globalised and companies looked at best cost to performance ratio.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p>He saw immense potential for Indian companies in this domain, provided, they are given the right amount of global exposure. He also spelt out the need for a common platform (similar to Europe’s ESA Star), where Indian suppliers could publicise their capabilities and offerings. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Shaju Stephen, the CMD of Aadyah aerospace pointed out that satellites (GPS data) was driving economic activity (Uber, E-com delivery services, mapping, other services) worth $5.7 trillion in the US, every year. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>On India’s unique advantage, he said that less than 20 per cent of the 195 countries in the world had access to rocket and satellite technology and launch capability. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>“India is sitting on a gold mine of expertise and talent, the global space economy is projected to be worth $3 trillion by 2040. We must adopt a Public-Private-Partnership model for building space infrastructure and also have space developers, who will fund such projects,” he said. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Drawing form how NASA funded and awarded crucial contracts to SpaceX, he said that ISRO had to be a catalyst for Indian government contracts and grants to go to the home-grown private sector. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Nitish Singh, Co-founder, Astrogate labs, spoke on the need to examine the possibility of international cooperation for critical technologies that are required to fulfill exploratory missions. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>He also specified the need for a platform, in order to unite space agencies that have a certain requirement and also the service provider or company who can provide that technology, component or service.</p>


Indian space entrepreneurs and experts pointed out the need for India’s space industry to tap into the global market, as well as form a common platform to exhibit their capabilities.

Indian space entrepreneurs and experts pointed out the need for India’s space industry to tap into the global market, as well as form a common platform to exhibit their capabilities. Supplying aerospace products, services or components to the global market is a crucial focus area for India, given the country’s existing capabilities and the growing global private space industry. Experts also urged the Government of India to act as a catalyst and ensure that government contracts and financial grants were offered to India’s private sector, to enable further private investment and growth. This discussion was helmed by Dr S Somanath, Director of Vikram Sarabhai Space Center (ISRO), which is India’s lead center for development of rockets and related technologies. This exchange of ideas under the theme of ‘Increasing Global partnership in Space sector’ was held as a part of an ISRO-CII conference. Setting the tone for the session, Dr Somanath mentioned that ISRO had signed about 260 agreements and MoUs with 60 nations and 5 multi-national entities, he added that India’s historical long-term cooperation in space domain had been with France, Japan, Russia, USA and Germany. Watch: SpaceX’s to send four people into space × The senior ISRO scientist also touched upon how global partnerships were mutually beneficial, and how India had the potential to become a manufacturing hub for space technology, with Indian firms expanding to foreign markets and vice versa. Speaking of some of India’s initiatives to help friendly-foreign countries, M Sanakaran, Director, UR Rao Satellite Centre, listed out India’s SAARC satellite for South Asian nations, UNNATI programme to train foreign scientists in building small satellites, among others. On the way ahead, he said it was important to take space technology to friendly countries that didn’t have the means. He envisaged projects where the global space powers came together for the common good of humanity. “A global constellation of satellites for data transfer or imaging on-demand, etc are viable projects and it can be done via a partnership of various companies with joint investment and each one reaping rewards in their respective sectors,” Sankaran said. Based on a study conducted by his organisation, Satsearch, Narayan Prasad, the COO highlighted that Indian industry (over 300 suppliers of ISRO) had developed tremendous manufacturing and infrastructure capabilities over the last four decades. Also Read: Indian capital bans storage, sale, use of firecrackers during Diwali over pollution concerns Pointing out the current global commercial space market, he said that supply chains were getting globalised and companies looked at best cost to performance ratio. He saw immense potential for Indian companies in this domain, provided, they are given the right amount of global exposure. He also spelt out the need for a common platform (similar to Europe’s ESA Star), where Indian suppliers could publicise their capabilities and offerings. Shaju Stephen, the CMD of Aadyah aerospace pointed out that satellites (GPS data) was driving economic activity (Uber, E-com delivery services, mapping, other services) worth $5.7 trillion in the US, every year. On India’s unique advantage, he said that less than 20 per cent of the 195 countries in the world had access to rocket and satellite technology and launch capability. “India is sitting on a gold mine of expertise and talent, the global space economy is projected to be worth $3 trillion by 2040. We must adopt a Public-Private-Partnership model for building space infrastructure and also have space developers, who will fund such projects,” he said. Drawing form how NASA funded and awarded crucial contracts to SpaceX, he said that ISRO had to be a catalyst for Indian government contracts and grants to go to the home-grown private sector. Nitish Singh, Co-founder, Astrogate labs, spoke on the need to examine the possibility of international cooperation for critical technologies that are required to fulfill exploratory missions. He also specified the need for a platform, in order to unite space agencies that have a certain requirement and also the service provider or company who can provide that technology, component or service.

Indian space industry must supply to global market, gain greater exposure, say experts

<p>To provide a "cutting-edge technology to enhance India's counter-terror capabilities", Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going to launch the National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) soon, official sources said. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The final "synchronisation and testing" of the ambitious electronic database seems to be going on so that it can go live without any hiccups. It was mooted after the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks in 2008.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Indian PM Narendra Modi, UK PM Boris Johnson recalls deadly 9/11 terror attacks</strong></p>

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<p>Recently, Union Home Minister Amit Shah indicated that NATGRID may finally see the light of day. It has been conceptualised as a seamless and secure database for information on terrorists, economic crimes and similar incidents. &nbsp;</p>

<p>During the 51st Foundation Day of the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD) on September 4, Shah said, "Had corona (COVID-19) not been there, the Prime Minister would have dedicated NATGRID to the country. I am hopeful that the Prime Minister will dedicate NATGRID to the country in some time."</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-undertaking-maintenance-of-mauritius-coast-guards-patrol-vessel-412614" hreflang="en">India undertaking maintenance of Mauritius Coast Guard’s patrol vessel</a></strong> &nbsp;</p>

<p>Envisaged as a robust mechanism to track suspects, the NATGRID can help in preventing terrorist attacks with real-time data and access to classified information like immigration, banking, individual taxpayers, air and train travels. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In 2008, the 26/11 terrorist siege in Mumbai exposed the deficiency that security agencies had no mechanism to look for vital information on a real-time basis. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In 2010, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) had given approval to the Rs 3,400-crore NATGRID project. &nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


To provide a "cutting-edge technology to enhance India's counter-terror capabilities", Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going to launch the National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) soon, official sources said.

To provide a "cutting-edge technology to enhance India's counter-terror capabilities", Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going to launch the National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) soon, official sources said. The final "synchronisation and testing" of the ambitious electronic database seems to be going on so that it can go live without any hiccups. It was mooted after the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks in 2008. Watch: Indian PM Narendra Modi, UK PM Boris Johnson recalls deadly 9/11 terror attacks × Recently, Union Home Minister Amit Shah indicated that NATGRID may finally see the light of day. It has been conceptualised as a seamless and secure database for information on terrorists, economic crimes and similar incidents. During the 51st Foundation Day of the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD) on September 4, Shah said, "Had corona (COVID-19) not been there, the Prime Minister would have dedicated NATGRID to the country. I am hopeful that the Prime Minister will dedicate NATGRID to the country in some time." Also Read: India undertaking maintenance of Mauritius Coast Guard’s patrol vessel Envisaged as a robust mechanism to track suspects, the NATGRID can help in preventing terrorist attacks with real-time data and access to classified information like immigration, banking, individual taxpayers, air and train travels. In 2008, the 26/11 terrorist siege in Mumbai exposed the deficiency that security agencies had no mechanism to look for vital information on a real-time basis. In 2010, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) had given approval to the Rs 3,400-crore NATGRID project. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian PM Modi to launch National Intelligence Grid soon to fight terror

<p>After holding the inaugural India-Australia two-plus-two dialogue, Aussie Foreign Minister Marise Payne and Defence Minister Peter Dutton met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, said India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). &nbsp;</p>

<p>The MEA spokesperson said, our leaders’ guidance and commitment to the India-Australia relations has lent significant momentum to our ties.</p>

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<p>“Call on PM @narendramodi by Australian FM @MarisePayne and Defence Minister @PeterDutton_MP. Our leaders’ guidance and commitment to the India-Australia relations has lent significant momentum to our ties,” said Arindam Bagchi, Spokesperson, MEA, India.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;India-Australia 2+2 dialogue underway, focus on expanding strategic ties</strong> &nbsp;</p>

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<p>At the dialogue, the foreign and defence ministers of the two countries vowed to work towards a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific. The region has been witnessing increasing Chinese assertiveness. &nbsp;</p>

<p>As the dialogue coincided with the 20th anniversary of 9/11 attacks, both sides strongly called for combating terrorism without any compromise. &nbsp;</p>

<p>External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajath Singh held extensive talks with their Australian counterparts. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-and-australia-share-an-important-partnership-says-rajnath-singh-412340" hreflang="en">India and Australia share an important partnership, says Rajnath Singh</a></strong></p>

<p>The two countries also held a detailed discussion on the situation in the war-torn country. On Saturday, India and Australia asserted that Afghanistan must not allow its soil to be used in any manner for terrorism and it should never again become a safe haven for "breeding and training" of terrorists. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In the talks, the leaders of both sides also deliberated on the situation in the Indo-Pacific, South China Sea, ways to further deepen bilateral defence and trade cooperation and to effectively deal with the challenges of coronavirus pandemic. &nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


After holding the inaugural India-Australia two-plus-two dialogue, Aussie Foreign Minister Marise Payne and Defence Minister Peter Dutton met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, said India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

After holding the inaugural India-Australia two-plus-two dialogue, Aussie Foreign Minister Marise Payne and Defence Minister Peter Dutton met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, said India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The MEA spokesperson said, our leaders’ guidance and commitment to the India-Australia relations has lent significant momentum to our ties. Call on PM @narendramodi by Australian FM @MarisePayne and Defence Minister @PeterDutton_MP. Our Leaders’ guidance and commitment to the 🇮🇳 🇦🇺 relations has lent significant momentum to our ties. pic.twitter.com/NAeXWHacB4 — Arindam Bagchi (@MEAIndia) September 11, 2021 × “Call on PM @narendramodi by Australian FM @MarisePayne and Defence Minister @PeterDutton_MP. Our leaders’ guidance and commitment to the India-Australia relations has lent significant momentum to our ties,” said Arindam Bagchi, Spokesperson, MEA, India. Watch: India-Australia 2+2 dialogue underway, focus on expanding strategic ties × At the dialogue, the foreign and defence ministers of the two countries vowed to work towards a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific. The region has been witnessing increasing Chinese assertiveness. As the dialogue coincided with the 20th anniversary of 9/11 attacks, both sides strongly called for combating terrorism without any compromise. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajath Singh held extensive talks with their Australian counterparts. Also Read: India and Australia share an important partnership, says Rajnath Singh The two countries also held a detailed discussion on the situation in the war-torn country. On Saturday, India and Australia asserted that Afghanistan must not allow its soil to be used in any manner for terrorism and it should never again become a safe haven for "breeding and training" of terrorists. In the talks, the leaders of both sides also deliberated on the situation in the Indo-Pacific, South China Sea, ways to further deepen bilateral defence and trade cooperation and to effectively deal with the challenges of coronavirus pandemic. (With inputs from agencies)

After 2+2 dialogue, Australian ministers call on Indian PM Modi

<p>Paying tribute&nbsp;to former Indian president S Radhakrishnan on his birth anniversary, which is celebrated as Teacher's Day,&nbsp;Indian&nbsp;Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a tweet, "I pay my respects to Dr&nbsp;S&nbsp;Radhakrishnan on his Jayanti and recall his distinguished scholarship as well as contributions to our nation."</p>

<p>In an attempt to acknowledge the hard labour undertaken by teachers in providing quality education,&nbsp;the Indian&nbsp;Prime Minister&nbsp;on Sunday hailed the&nbsp;entire teaching fraternity&nbsp;on Teachers' Day.</p>

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<p>In another tweet on the social microblogging site,&nbsp;the PM said, "On Teachers' Day, greetings to the entire teaching fraternity, which has always played a pivotal role in nurturing young minds."</p>

<p>The COVID-19 pandemic has completely changed the whole scenario in the education system of the country. The classes are now conducted online through various applications.&nbsp;Several other processes have also changed.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;India's Foreign Secretary visits Washington to discuss bilateral ties, Afghan crisis</strong></p>

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<p>Teachers have made concerted efforts in adapting to the unprecedented change in the recent times. They have also been able to accomplish several never-seen-before tasks.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="http://13.235.153.162/india-news/india-records-over-42000-covid-19-cases-in-24-hours-active-cases-increase-410808" hreflang="en">India records over 42,000 COVID-19 cases in 24 hours; active cases increase</a></strong></p>

<p>Hailing the efforts made by the teachers in these difficult times, Modi tweeted, "It is commendable how teachers have innovated and ensured the education journey of students continues in the COVID-19 times."</p>


Paying tribute to former Indian president S Radhakrishnan on his birth anniversary, which is celebrated as Teacher's Day, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a tweet, "I pay my respects to Dr S Radhakrishnan on his Jayanti and recall his distinguished scholarship as well as contributions to our nation.

Paying tribute to former Indian president S Radhakrishnan on his birth anniversary, which is celebrated as Teacher's Day, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a tweet, "I pay my respects to Dr S Radhakrishnan on his Jayanti and recall his distinguished scholarship as well as contributions to our nation." In an attempt to acknowledge the hard labour undertaken by teachers in providing quality education, the Indian Prime Minister on Sunday hailed the entire teaching fraternity on Teachers' Day. On Teachers' Day, greetings to the entire teaching fraternity, which has always played a pivotal role in nurturing young minds. It is commendable how teachers have innovated and ensured the education journey of students continues in the COVID-19 times. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 5, 2021 × In another tweet on the social microblogging site, the PM said, "On Teachers' Day, greetings to the entire teaching fraternity, which has always played a pivotal role in nurturing young minds." The COVID-19 pandemic has completely changed the whole scenario in the education system of the country. The classes are now conducted online through various applications. Several other processes have also changed. Watch: India's Foreign Secretary visits Washington to discuss bilateral ties, Afghan crisis × Teachers have made concerted efforts in adapting to the unprecedented change in the recent times. They have also been able to accomplish several never-seen-before tasks. Also Read: India records over 42,000 COVID-19 cases in 24 hours; active cases increase Hailing the efforts made by the teachers in these difficult times, Modi tweeted, "It is commendable how teachers have innovated and ensured the education journey of students continues in the COVID-19 times."

Indian PM pays respects to Dr S Radhakrishnan, hails teaching fraternity's efforts in COVID-19 times

<p>In what can be termed as a unique incident, a post of a Jaipur-based company’s CEO has gone viral. The post was shared on Instagram by Vervelogic, a Digital Solutions provider. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Several netizens are praising the CEO and several people have also asked for a job in the company. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;</strong>Quirky bikes on display at Toy Museum in St Petersburg</p>

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<p>In the post on the official handle, CEO Abhishek Jain shared a information for employees that the company has declared a holiday for its employees on September 3. &nbsp;</p>

<p>It was done to ensure the employees can watch the premiere of the final season of 'Money Heist', which is scheduled to release on the day. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The CEO called it ‘Netflix and chill holiday’ and told to avoid false leave emails and mass bunks. “Everyone can take a day off and enjoy the show without made-up excuses,” said Jain.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-mission-impossible-sues-insurance-company-over-7-covid-19-shutdowns-409545" hreflang="en">'Mission: Impossible' sues insurance company over 7 COVID-19 shutdowns</a></strong>&nbsp;</p>

<p>A unique way to 'thank employees', the post seems to have won several hearts and got many praises. It was also flooded with 'how can I apply for a job here?' comments. &nbsp;</p>

<p>It seems to have become a precedent, which others could take note of.&nbsp;</p>


In what can be termed as a unique incident, a post of a Jaipur-based company’s CEO has gone viral. The post was shared on Instagram by Vervelogic, a Digital Solutions provider.

In what can be termed as a unique incident, a post of a Jaipur-based company’s CEO has gone viral. The post was shared on Instagram by Vervelogic, a Digital Solutions provider. Several netizens are praising the CEO and several people have also asked for a job in the company. Watch: Quirky bikes on display at Toy Museum in St Petersburg × In the post on the official handle, CEO Abhishek Jain shared a information for employees that the company has declared a holiday for its employees on September 3. It was done to ensure the employees can watch the premiere of the final season of 'Money Heist', which is scheduled to release on the day. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Verve Logic (@vervelogicin) × The CEO called it ‘Netflix and chill holiday’ and told to avoid false leave emails and mass bunks. “Everyone can take a day off and enjoy the show without made-up excuses,” said Jain. Also Read: 'Mission: Impossible' sues insurance company over 7 COVID-19 shutdowns A unique way to 'thank employees', the post seems to have won several hearts and got many praises. It was also flooded with 'how can I apply for a job here?' comments. It seems to have become a precedent, which others could take note of.

In a first, Indian CEO declares ‘Netflix and chill holiday’ for staff, gets flooded with employment requests

<p>Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Saturday to discuss the Afghanistan crisis.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Jaishankar said on Twitter, "Spoke to US Secretary of State Blinken. Continued our discussions on Afghanistan. Also exchanged views on the agenda of UNSC." &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The US secretary of state also said he and Jaishankar discussed shared priorities of the two countries, which include continued coordination on Afghanistan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a tweet, the US secretary of state said, "Spoke with Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar today to discuss our shared priorities including continued coordination on Afghanistan and in the United Nations. Look forward to continuing to deepen our partnership."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch | News Alert: United States Lawmakers question President Joe Biden</strong></p>

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<p>US State Department spokesperson Ned Price also said Blinken and Jaishankar agreed to remain "closely coordinated on shared goals and priorities to deepen the US-India partnership."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier, India had strongly condemned the deadly bomb blasts that rocked Afghanistan's capital city Kabul. The statement released by India's Ministry of External Affairs read, "India strongly condemns the bomb blasts in Kabul today. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims of this terrorist attack."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/attack-highly-likely-in-next-24-36-hours-says-biden-on-kabul-airport-409079" hreflang="en">Attack highly likely in next 24-36 hours, says Biden on Kabul airport</a></strong></p>

<p>"Our thoughts and prayers also go out to the injured. Today’s attacks reinforce the need for the world to stand unitedly against terrorism and all those who provide sanctuaries to terrorists," the statement added.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attacks and the United States President Joe Biden said that he has seen "no evidence" that the Taliban colluded with Islamic State militants in carrying out the deadly attacks.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Saturday to discuss the Afghanistan crisis. Jaishankar said on Twitter, "Spoke to US Secretary of State Blinken.

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Saturday to discuss the Afghanistan crisis. Jaishankar said on Twitter, "Spoke to US Secretary of State Blinken. Continued our discussions on Afghanistan. Also exchanged views on the agenda of UNSC." Spoke to US Secretary of State @Secblinken. Continued our discussions on Afghanistan. Also exchanged views on the agenda of UNSC. — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) August 28, 2021 × The US secretary of state also said he and Jaishankar discussed shared priorities of the two countries, which include continued coordination on Afghanistan. In a tweet, the US secretary of state said, "Spoke with Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar today to discuss our shared priorities including continued coordination on Afghanistan and in the United Nations. Look forward to continuing to deepen our partnership." Watch | News Alert: United States Lawmakers question President Joe Biden × US State Department spokesperson Ned Price also said Blinken and Jaishankar agreed to remain "closely coordinated on shared goals and priorities to deepen the US-India partnership." Earlier, India had strongly condemned the deadly bomb blasts that rocked Afghanistan's capital city Kabul. The statement released by India's Ministry of External Affairs read, "India strongly condemns the bomb blasts in Kabul today. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims of this terrorist attack." Also Read: Attack highly likely in next 24-36 hours, says Biden on Kabul airport "Our thoughts and prayers also go out to the injured. Today’s attacks reinforce the need for the world to stand unitedly against terrorism and all those who provide sanctuaries to terrorists," the statement added. The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attacks and the United States President Joe Biden said that he has seen "no evidence" that the Taliban colluded with Islamic State militants in carrying out the deadly attacks. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian external affairs minister, US secretary of state discuss Afghan crisis

<p>Taking to Twitter on Monday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Indian players for their exemplary performance in the World Athletics Under-20 Championships in Nairobi and the junior world wrestling competition.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The sportspersons have won two silver medals and a bronze medal at World Athletics Under-20 Championships in Nairobi. The men's and women's contingent of the country has won a total of 11 medals including four silver medals at the Junior World Wrestling Championships 2021.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The prime minister said it is a great sign that athletics is gaining popularity across India. He also congratulated the teams and shared wishes for future endeavours.</p>

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<p>On the microblogging site, Modi said, "Picking speed and success! Congratulations to our athletes for bringing home 2 Silver medals and a Bronze medal at @WAU20Nairobi21. Athletics is gaining popularity across India and this is a great sign for the times to come. Best wishes to our hardworking athletes."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Modi also tweeted: "More power to the talented wrestlers! At the Junior World Wrestling Championships 2021, our Men's and Women's contingent comes back with a total of 11 medals including 4 Silvers. Kudos to the team for the success and best wishes for their future endeavours."&nbsp;</p>


Taking to Twitter on Monday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Indian players for their exemplary performance in the World Athletics Under-20 Championships in Nairobi and the junior world wrestling competition.

Taking to Twitter on Monday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Indian players for their exemplary performance in the World Athletics Under-20 Championships in Nairobi and the junior world wrestling competition. The sportspersons have won two silver medals and a bronze medal at World Athletics Under-20 Championships in Nairobi. The men's and women's contingent of the country has won a total of 11 medals including four silver medals at the Junior World Wrestling Championships 2021. The prime minister said it is a great sign that athletics is gaining popularity across India. He also congratulated the teams and shared wishes for future endeavours. Picking speed and success! Congratulations to our athletes for bringing home 2 Silver medals and a Bronze medal at @WAU20Nairobi21. Athletics is gaining popularity across India and this is a great sign for the times to come. Best wishes to our hardworking athletes. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 23, 2021 × On the microblogging site, Modi said, "Picking speed and success! Congratulations to our athletes for bringing home 2 Silver medals and a Bronze medal at @WAU20Nairobi21. Athletics is gaining popularity across India and this is a great sign for the times to come. Best wishes to our hardworking athletes." Modi also tweeted: "More power to the talented wrestlers! At the Junior World Wrestling Championships 2021, our Men's and Women's contingent comes back with a total of 11 medals including 4 Silvers. Kudos to the team for the success and best wishes for their future endeavours."

PM Modi congratulates Indian players for exemplary performance at World Athletics Under-20

<p>India's envoy to United Nations T S Tirumurti called on Pakistan to vacate Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and reminded Islamabad the onus is on them to create an atmosphere free from terror for talks. At a presser on the August agenda of the United Nations Security Council, Tirumurti said, "Jammu and Kashmir is an integral and inalienable part of India. If there needs to be a change in status, it is the vacation of Pakistan occupied Kashmir".&nbsp;</p>

<p>He was responding to a Pakistani journalist, who persistently raised Kashmir and India's abrogation of special status for the erstwhile state. As a custom, every UNSC president holds a presser on the first working day of the presidency. India, which is a non-permanent member of the UNSC for two years, holds the presidency this month.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Indian envoy reminded the Pakistani journalist, "These are constitutional changes and these changes are within our constitution and these changes are entirely the prerogative of the Parliament of India. I don't think that at this point of time, we are discussing anything else. It is absolutely legitimate on our parliament to pass, rules and regulations relating to Jammu and Kashmir."&nbsp;</p>

<p>India as the president of the council will hold three signature events, one on August 9 on Maritime Security, which will see an address by PM Modi and two others on Peacekeeping (August 18) and Counter-terror (August 19) to be chaired by External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar. &nbsp;</p>

<p>When asked about India and Pakistan ties, the envoy said, "India desires normal neighbourly relations with Pakistan" and "if there are issues between India and Pakistan it should be resolved bilaterally and peacefully" reminding of the Shimla agreement, which "provides for a bilateral discussion and resolution of issues".&nbsp;</p>

<p>He highlighted that these issues should be resolved in an atmosphere "free from terror and hostility and violence" and "the onus is on Pakistan to create such a conducive atmosphere including by taking credible and verifiable action not to allow any territory under its control to be used for cross border terrorism against India".&nbsp;</p>

<p>India will be president of the UNSC next in December 2022. India has been president of the body in June 1950, September 1967, December 1972, October 1977, February 1985, October 1991, December 1992, August 2011, November 2012. The president decides the agenda for the month, coordinates important meetings and other related issues, and is an influential position.&nbsp;</p>


India's envoy to United Nations T S Tirumurti called on Pakistan to vacate Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and reminded Islamabad the onus is on them to create an atmosphere free from terror for talks.

India's envoy to United Nations T S Tirumurti called on Pakistan to vacate Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and reminded Islamabad the onus is on them to create an atmosphere free from terror for talks. At a presser on the August agenda of the United Nations Security Council, Tirumurti said, "Jammu and Kashmir is an integral and inalienable part of India. If there needs to be a change in status, it is the vacation of Pakistan occupied Kashmir". He was responding to a Pakistani journalist, who persistently raised Kashmir and India's abrogation of special status for the erstwhile state. As a custom, every UNSC president holds a presser on the first working day of the presidency. India, which is a non-permanent member of the UNSC for two years, holds the presidency this month. The Indian envoy reminded the Pakistani journalist, "These are constitutional changes and these changes are within our constitution and these changes are entirely the prerogative of the Parliament of India. I don't think that at this point of time, we are discussing anything else. It is absolutely legitimate on our parliament to pass, rules and regulations relating to Jammu and Kashmir." India as the president of the council will hold three signature events, one on August 9 on Maritime Security, which will see an address by PM Modi and two others on Peacekeeping (August 18) and Counter-terror (August 19) to be chaired by External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar. When asked about India and Pakistan ties, the envoy said, "India desires normal neighbourly relations with Pakistan" and "if there are issues between India and Pakistan it should be resolved bilaterally and peacefully" reminding of the Shimla agreement, which "provides for a bilateral discussion and resolution of issues". He highlighted that these issues should be resolved in an atmosphere "free from terror and hostility and violence" and "the onus is on Pakistan to create such a conducive atmosphere including by taking credible and verifiable action not to allow any territory under its control to be used for cross border terrorism against India". India will be president of the UNSC next in December 2022. India has been president of the body in June 1950, September 1967, December 1972, October 1977, February 1985, October 1991, December 1992, August 2011, November 2012. The president decides the agenda for the month, coordinates important meetings and other related issues, and is an influential position.

'Pakistan needs to vacate PoK', says Indian Envoy to UN Tirumurti 

<p>Indian photojournalist Danish Siddiqui was not merely killed in a crossfire but "brutally executed" by the Taliban after they verified his identification, an expert has claimed.</p>

<p>Siddiqui, a Reuters photo journalist, was murdered while documenting confrontations between Afghan security forces and the Taliban in Kandahar's Spin Boldak region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Siddiqui travelled to the Spin Boldak region with an Afghan National Army team to cover combat between Afghan forces and the Taliban over control of the lucrative Pakistani border crossing, Micheal Rubin, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, wrote.</p>

<p>A Taliban attack split the unit when they came within a third of a mile of the customs post, with the commander and a few men separated from Siddiqui, who remained with three other Afghan troops, Rubin wrote in Washington Examiner.</p>

<p>Siddiqui was struck by shrapnel during the assault, so he and his crew went to a nearby mosque for first help.</p>

<p>However, when word got out that a journalist was inside the mosque, the Taliban attacked.</p>

<p>According to Rubin, local research indicates that the Taliban assaulted the mosque solely because of Siddiqui's presence there.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Siddiqui was alive when the Taliban captured him. The Taliban verified Siddiqui's identity and then executed him, as well as those with him. The commander and the remainder of his team died as they tried to rescue him," he wrote.<br />
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<p>"While a widely circulated public photograph shows Siddiqui's face recognisable, I reviewed other photographs and a video of Siddiqui's body provided to me by a source in the Indian government that show the Taliban beat Siddiqui around the head and then riddled his body with bullets,"<br />
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<p>In 2018, Siddiqui and another Reuters journalist won the Pulitzer Prize for their coverage of the Rohingya crisis.</p>

<p>He covered the Afghanistan war, the Hong Kong riots, and other key events in Asia, the Middle East, and Europe extensively.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A sea of mourners arrived to pay their last respects at the Jamia Millia Islamia graveyard, where Siddiqui was laid to rest.</p>

<p>On July 18, his body landed at Delhi airport and was later transported to his home in Jamia Nagar, where a large crowd had assembled, including his family and friends.</p>

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Indian photojournalist Danish Siddiqui was not merely killed in a crossfire but "brutally executed" by the Taliban after they verified his identification, an expert has claimed.

Indian photojournalist Danish Siddiqui was not merely killed in a crossfire but "brutally executed" by the Taliban after they verified his identification, an expert has claimed. Siddiqui, a Reuters photo journalist, was murdered while documenting confrontations between Afghan security forces and the Taliban in Kandahar's Spin Boldak region. Siddiqui travelled to the Spin Boldak region with an Afghan National Army team to cover combat between Afghan forces and the Taliban over control of the lucrative Pakistani border crossing, Micheal Rubin, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, wrote. A Taliban attack split the unit when they came within a third of a mile of the customs post, with the commander and a few men separated from Siddiqui, who remained with three other Afghan troops, Rubin wrote in Washington Examiner. Siddiqui was struck by shrapnel during the assault, so he and his crew went to a nearby mosque for first help. However, when word got out that a journalist was inside the mosque, the Taliban attacked. According to Rubin, local research indicates that the Taliban assaulted the mosque solely because of Siddiqui's presence there. "Siddiqui was alive when the Taliban captured him. The Taliban verified Siddiqui's identity and then executed him, as well as those with him. The commander and the remainder of his team died as they tried to rescue him," he wrote. "While a widely circulated public photograph shows Siddiqui's face recognisable, I reviewed other photographs and a video of Siddiqui's body provided to me by a source in the Indian government that show the Taliban beat Siddiqui around the head and then riddled his body with bullets," On July 13, he last posted a Twitter thread with photos reporting what he was seeing there. The attack continued as Afghan Special Forces retreated after successfully carrying out the extraction. Caught in the middle of this ambush were several Afghans who were trapped while one of them was this boy. pic.twitter.com/rBm60wSUSV — Danish Siddiqui (@dansiddiqui) July 13, 2021 × In 2018, Siddiqui and another Reuters journalist won the Pulitzer Prize for their coverage of the Rohingya crisis. He covered the Afghanistan war, the Hong Kong riots, and other key events in Asia, the Middle East, and Europe extensively. A sea of mourners arrived to pay their last respects at the Jamia Millia Islamia graveyard, where Siddiqui was laid to rest. On July 18, his body landed at Delhi airport and was later transported to his home in Jamia Nagar, where a large crowd had assembled, including his family and friends. (With inputs from agencies)

'Taliban verified Danish Siddiqui's identity, then killed him': Expert

<p>Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain welcomed cheer to the country on a generally baffling day at the Tokyo Olympics. The first woman boxer from Assam at the Games displayed a tight fight against the experienced Nadine Apetz at the Kokugikan Arena.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lovlina Borgohain, the solitary Indian boxer in action on the day, won 3-2 over her opponent who is 12 years her senior. Both the fighters were making their Olympics debut and the Indian turned into the first from her nine-in-number team to make the quarterfinal stage.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>With the success of a split decision over her opposition, Lovlina moved into the quarter-final of the Women's Welterweight division (64 to 69kg). She is currently one success away from fixing a medal for India. The semi-finalists are guaranteed bronze in the sport.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lovlina will confront the fourth seed Chen Nien-Chin in the quarter-last of Women's Welter on July 30. A victory there will help her complete on the podium amidst what occurs in the semi-last.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Indian boxer was at her counter-punching best against her opposition She began moderate yet developed into the challenge, tossing some all-around planned right pokes at Apetz who was additionally attempting to make advances in the first round.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tokyo-olympics-sharath-kamals-run-comes-to-an-end-after-losing-to-ma-long-400893" hreflang="en">Tokyo Olympics: Sharath Kamal's run comes to an end after losing to Ma Long</a></p>

<p>Nonetheless, three appointed judges trusted Lovlina was better in the first round. In the second round, Lovlina was the more predominant fighter. Indeed, she was not excessively forceful however tossed counter-punches well and continue to influence away from her opposition.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The third round began with Apetz under serious pressure to get things going. However, Lovlina was at her strategic best, disappointing her adversary and in the long run fixing the quarter-last spot.</p>


Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain welcomed cheer to the country on a generally baffling day at the Tokyo Olympics. The first woman boxer from Assam at the Games displayed a tight fight against the experienced Nadine Apetz at the Kokugikan Arena.

Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain welcomed cheer to the country on a generally baffling day at the Tokyo Olympics. The first woman boxer from Assam at the Games displayed a tight fight against the experienced Nadine Apetz at the Kokugikan Arena. Lovlina Borgohain, the solitary Indian boxer in action on the day, won 3-2 over her opponent who is 12 years her senior. Both the fighters were making their Olympics debut and the Indian turned into the first from her nine-in-number team to make the quarterfinal stage. ALSO READ: Tokyo Olympics: Overhaul of coaching staff on cards after poor display by shooters, says Raninder Singh Onwards! 🥊🔥 Power packed punching from Lovlina Borgohain lands her a last eight slot as she wins 3-2 against Nadine Apetz of #GER in the women's 69kg welterweight category! 👏 #IND #Tokyo2020 | #StrongerTogether | #UnitedByEmotion | @LovlinaBorgohai pic.twitter.com/Y9rserNmyR — #Tokyo2020 for India (@Tokyo2020hi) July 27, 2021 × With the success of a split decision over her opposition, Lovlina moved into the quarter-final of the Women's Welterweight division (64 to 69kg). She is currently one success away from fixing a medal for India. The semi-finalists are guaranteed bronze in the sport. Lovlina will confront the fourth seed Chen Nien-Chin in the quarter-last of Women's Welter on July 30. A victory there will help her complete on the podium amidst what occurs in the semi-last. The Indian boxer was at her counter-punching best against her opposition She began moderate yet developed into the challenge, tossing some all-around planned right pokes at Apetz who was additionally attempting to make advances in the first round. ALSO READ: Tokyo Olympics: Sharath Kamal's run comes to an end after losing to Ma Long Nonetheless, three appointed judges trusted Lovlina was better in the first round. In the second round, Lovlina was the more predominant fighter. Indeed, she was not excessively forceful however tossed counter-punches well and continue to influence away from her opposition. The third round began with Apetz under serious pressure to get things going. However, Lovlina was at her strategic best, disappointing her adversary and in the long run fixing the quarter-last spot.

Tokyo 2020: Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain moves into quarterfinals with a win over German pugilist

<p>WhatsApp blocked more than two million users in India in just one month for violating its rules, the US company disclosed in its first compliance report under India's controversial new social media rules.</p>

<p>Most of the users were blocked for spam message abuses. The Facebook-owned firm has put a limit on mass-forward messaging in a bid to counter misinformation.</p>

<p>India implemented new rules in May to regulate social media companies, forcing them to disclose each month their efforts to police their platforms.</p>

<p>"We maintain advanced capabilities to identify these accounts sending a high or abnormal rate of messages and banned two million accounts in India alone from May 15 to June 15 attempting this kind of abuse," WhatsApp said in its report released late Thursday.</p>

<p>The company said its "top focus" remains on preventing the spread of harmful and unwanted messages.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/whatsapp-tests-function-to-allow-users-to-log-in-without-linking-to-smartphones-398468"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;WhatsApp tests function to allow users to log in without linking to smartphones</strong></a></p>

<p>WhatsApp has more than 400 million users in India, one of its top markets, but has often found itself facing criticism over the spread of misinformation.</p>

<p>Dozens of people were lynched in India in 2018 following rumours spread on WhatsApp about gangs stealing children.</p>

<p>The incidents prompted the messaging app to introduce a limit on bulk forward messaging in India.</p>

<p>WhatsApp and some Indian media firms have sought to challenge the new social media rules in court. Critics say the government is seeking to crush dissent but the government says it is attempting to make social media safer.</p>

<p>Under the rules, social media platforms have to share details of the "first originator" of posts deemed to undermine India's sovereignty, state security or public order.</p>

<p>WhatsApp says the rules violate India's privacy laws.</p>


WhatsApp blocked more than two million users in India in just one month for violating its rules, the US company disclosed in its first compliance report under India's controversial new social media rules.

WhatsApp blocked more than two million users in India in just one month for violating its rules, the US company disclosed in its first compliance report under India's controversial new social media rules. Most of the users were blocked for spam message abuses. The Facebook-owned firm has put a limit on mass-forward messaging in a bid to counter misinformation. India implemented new rules in May to regulate social media companies, forcing them to disclose each month their efforts to police their platforms. "We maintain advanced capabilities to identify these accounts sending a high or abnormal rate of messages and banned two million accounts in India alone from May 15 to June 15 attempting this kind of abuse," WhatsApp said in its report released late Thursday. The company said its "top focus" remains on preventing the spread of harmful and unwanted messages. Also read | WhatsApp tests function to allow users to log in without linking to smartphones WhatsApp has more than 400 million users in India, one of its top markets, but has often found itself facing criticism over the spread of misinformation. Dozens of people were lynched in India in 2018 following rumours spread on WhatsApp about gangs stealing children. The incidents prompted the messaging app to introduce a limit on bulk forward messaging in India. WhatsApp and some Indian media firms have sought to challenge the new social media rules in court. Critics say the government is seeking to crush dissent but the government says it is attempting to make social media safer. Under the rules, social media platforms have to share details of the "first originator" of posts deemed to undermine India's sovereignty, state security or public order. WhatsApp says the rules violate India's privacy laws.

WhatsApp blocks 2 million Indian users over messaging violations

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{0f928b6f-a2e9-40e9-adf0-60f747dbf59b}{56}" paraid="114618879" >Expressing regret over the&nbsp;38-year-old&nbsp;Reuters&nbsp;journalist’s death in Kandahar,&nbsp;the&nbsp;Taliban’s spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid&nbsp;said,&nbsp;“We are not aware during&nbsp;whose&nbsp;firing the journalist was killed. We do not know how he died."&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{c1073291-4ab1-4d0c-9651-260d089ee6a6}{95}" paraid="210950949" >“Any journalist entering the war zone should inform us. We will take proper care of that particular individual," the Taliban’s spokesperson told&nbsp;CNN-News18 on Friday.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{69f08fd3-3709-4b0d-b383-719df782a172}{33}" paraid="1613320495" >Pulitzer Prize-winning&nbsp;photojournalist&nbsp;Danish Siddiqui was killed on Friday&nbsp;during clashes between&nbsp;Taliban&nbsp;fighters and&nbsp;Afghanistan’s&nbsp;security&nbsp;forces&nbsp;near a border crossing with Pakistan, Reuters cited an Afghan commander as saying.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{261020e5-d559-475c-b33b-d0b22b86b79c}{72}" paraid="1519666448" >“We are sorry for Indian journalist Danish Siddiqui’s death. We regret that journalists are entering war zone without an intimation to us," Mujahid added.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{261020e5-d559-475c-b33b-d0b22b86b79c}{66}" paraid="1816959382" >The Afghan Ambassador to India, Farid&nbsp;Mamundzay, confirmed the news of his death on Friday.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{40553a40-ac23-4f33-9b0e-11438c1bb1ee}{60}" paraid="1019852157" >The photojournalist was killed in a Taliban strike when he was on a reporting trip along with Afghan security personnel.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{40553a40-ac23-4f33-9b0e-11438c1bb1ee}{74}" paraid="1441071903" >"Deeply disturbed by the sad news of the killing of a friend, Danish&nbsp;Seddiqi&nbsp;in Kandahar last night. The Indian Journalist &amp; winner of Pulitzer Prize was embedded with Afghan security forces. I met him two weeks ago before his departure to Kabul. Condolences to his family &amp; Reuters, " tweeted Farid&nbsp;Mamundzay.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{40553a40-ac23-4f33-9b0e-11438c1bb1ee}{88}" paraid="901333190" >In 2018, Siddiqui and his colleague Adnan Abidi became the first Indians to receive the Pulitzer Prize for Feature Photography for their coverage of the Rohingya refugee crisis.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{40553a40-ac23-4f33-9b0e-11438c1bb1ee}{102}" paraid="680985064" >Siddiqui had been regularly posting photographs from Afghanistan on social media as the Taliban is rapidly gaining territory at a time when the US and its allies are retreating.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{40553a40-ac23-4f33-9b0e-11438c1bb1ee}{116}" paraid="984231004" >On July 13, he last posted a Twitter thread with photos reporting what he was seeing there.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{717ad4ef-1e7b-4ffe-86cd-582eadd23597}{21}" paraid="2045774093" ><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


Expressing regret over the 38-year-old Reuters journalist’s death in Kandahar, the Taliban’s spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid said, “We are not aware during whose firing the journalist was killed.

Expressing regret over the 38-year-old Reuters journalist’s death in Kandahar, the Taliban’s spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid said, “We are not aware during whose firing the journalist was killed. We do not know how he died." “Any journalist entering the war zone should inform us. We will take proper care of that particular individual," the Taliban’s spokesperson told CNN-News18 on Friday. Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Danish Siddiqui was killed on Friday during clashes between Taliban fighters and Afghanistan’s security forces near a border crossing with Pakistan, Reuters cited an Afghan commander as saying. “We are sorry for Indian journalist Danish Siddiqui’s death. We regret that journalists are entering war zone without an intimation to us," Mujahid added. The Afghan Ambassador to India, Farid Mamundzay, confirmed the news of his death on Friday. The photojournalist was killed in a Taliban strike when he was on a reporting trip along with Afghan security personnel. "Deeply disturbed by the sad news of the killing of a friend, Danish Seddiqi in Kandahar last night. The Indian Journalist & winner of Pulitzer Prize was embedded with Afghan security forces. I met him two weeks ago before his departure to Kabul. Condolences to his family & Reuters, " tweeted Farid Mamundzay. In 2018, Siddiqui and his colleague Adnan Abidi became the first Indians to receive the Pulitzer Prize for Feature Photography for their coverage of the Rohingya refugee crisis. Siddiqui had been regularly posting photographs from Afghanistan on social media as the Taliban is rapidly gaining territory at a time when the US and its allies are retreating. On July 13, he last posted a Twitter thread with photos reporting what he was seeing there. (With inputs from agencies)

Taliban deny role in Indian photojournalist Danish Siddiqui’s death: Report 

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{d7f1d563-1637-4d74-b1ae-149f61056774}{177}" paraid="1279417248" >Even as India has withdrawn its diplomats from its consulate in Kandahar, the local government has said that the consulate remains open.</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{d7f1d563-1637-4d74-b1ae-149f61056774}{177}" paraid="1279417248" >Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Bahir Ahmadi, spokesman of the Kandahar governor said, "Indian consulate is still open.&nbsp;It&nbsp;is&nbsp;functioning&nbsp;normally".</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{d7f1d563-1637-4d74-b1ae-149f61056774}{177}" paraid="1279417248" >India has withdrawn its diplomats as the violence increases, with&nbsp;the Taliban making&nbsp;attempts to gain more territories in the country.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{d7f1d563-1637-4d74-b1ae-149f61056774}{205}" paraid="1893388238" >Sidhant Sibal: What is the situation&nbsp;at&nbsp;the Indian consulate?&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{d7f1d563-1637-4d74-b1ae-149f61056774}{212}" paraid="602596156" >Bahir Ahmadi: I can assure you that the place where the Indian consulate is located is safe and sound and there is no problem. But yes, for&nbsp;four to five&nbsp;days, the situation was a little bit critical and fighting was&nbsp;happening&nbsp;at least 3 kilometers away from the Indian consulate. Besides&nbsp;that,&nbsp;Pakistan and Iran consulate is also located&nbsp;nearby.&nbsp;The governor, the chief of police&nbsp;and&nbsp;chief of commando forces&nbsp;have&nbsp;checked the area.&nbsp;They have&nbsp;ensured&nbsp;that there&nbsp;is&nbsp;no security issue&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;three&nbsp;consulates.&nbsp;Although&nbsp;Indian&nbsp;diplomats&nbsp;at the&nbsp;consulate&nbsp;have&nbsp;shifted&nbsp;to Kabul,&nbsp;the&nbsp;local staff&nbsp;is&nbsp;still&nbsp;present&nbsp;and the consulate is open.&nbsp;It is functioning&nbsp;normally.&nbsp;Anyone can go to the consulate&nbsp;as there are&nbsp;no security issues.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{d7f1d563-1637-4d74-b1ae-149f61056774}{226}" paraid="1613171049" >Sidhant Sibal:&nbsp;What about the security of Pakistani and Iranian&nbsp;consulates?&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{d7f1d563-1637-4d74-b1ae-149f61056774}{233}" paraid="1819608011" >Bahir Ahmadi: Pakistani and Iranian diplomats are still in their&nbsp;respective consulates&nbsp;because we assured&nbsp;them that there will not be any kind of problem. They are still continuing their operations.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{d7f1d563-1637-4d74-b1ae-149f61056774}{247}" paraid="2123696076" >Sidhant Sibal:&nbsp;What is the&nbsp;situation in Kandahar?&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{d7f1d563-1637-4d74-b1ae-149f61056774}{254}" paraid="1297477534" >Bahir Ahmadi: As you know, the Taliban attacked&nbsp;five&nbsp;districts, some places in the city but can assure that the central government and the local government&nbsp;are able to control the situation&nbsp;with local forces&nbsp;and&nbsp;central government forces.&nbsp;Several&nbsp;airstrikes&nbsp;were also carried out&nbsp;by&nbsp;our troops in the area. The problem is Taliban has entered local people's houses, and we&nbsp;can’t&nbsp;carry out&nbsp;air strikes or&nbsp;other&nbsp;operations&nbsp;as it&nbsp;might&nbsp;cause&nbsp;injuries to locals. We are&nbsp;trying to safeguard&nbsp;locals,&nbsp;therefore,&nbsp;our operation&nbsp;is&nbsp;going slowly. In the next&nbsp;seven to eight&nbsp;days,&nbsp;there will be&nbsp;no&nbsp;security issue&nbsp;in Kandahar and the people of Kandahar will be safe and sound.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>


Even as India has withdrawn its diplomats from its consulate in Kandahar, the local government has said that the consulate remains open. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Bahir Ahmadi, spokesman of the Kandahar governor said, "Indian consulate is still open.

Even as India has withdrawn its diplomats from its consulate in Kandahar, the local government has said that the consulate remains open. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Bahir Ahmadi, spokesman of the Kandahar governor said, "Indian consulate is still open. It is functioning normally". India has withdrawn its diplomats as the violence increases, with the Taliban making attempts to gain more territories in the country. Sidhant Sibal: What is the situation at the Indian consulate? Bahir Ahmadi: I can assure you that the place where the Indian consulate is located is safe and sound and there is no problem. But yes, for four to five days, the situation was a little bit critical and fighting was happening at least 3 kilometers away from the Indian consulate. Besides that, Pakistan and Iran consulate is also located nearby. The governor, the chief of police and chief of commando forces have checked the area. They have ensured that there is no security issue at the three consulates. Although Indian diplomats at the consulate have shifted to Kabul, the local staff is still present and the consulate is open. It is functioning normally. Anyone can go to the consulate as there are no security issues. Sidhant Sibal: What about the security of Pakistani and Iranian consulates? Bahir Ahmadi: Pakistani and Iranian diplomats are still in their respective consulates because we assured them that there will not be any kind of problem. They are still continuing their operations. Sidhant Sibal: What is the situation in Kandahar? Bahir Ahmadi: As you know, the Taliban attacked five districts, some places in the city but can assure that the central government and the local government are able to control the situation with local forces and central government forces. Several airstrikes were also carried out by our troops in the area. The problem is Taliban has entered local people's houses, and we can’t carry out air strikes or other operations as it might cause injuries to locals. We are trying to safeguard locals, therefore, our operation is going slowly. In the next seven to eight days, there will be no security issue in Kandahar and the people of Kandahar will be safe and sound.

Indian consulate in city still open, says Kandahar governor's spokesman

<p>The position of women in the armed forces, which is described as a male-dominated establishment generally, offers a limited window for any kind of change in the role of women in occupational and bureaucratic structures. However, breaking the glass ceiling, two women officers have been selected to train as helicopter pilots at Combat Army Training School, Nashik. Till now, women officers were only limited to performing ground duties in the Army Aviation Corps.</p>

<p>In today’s times, women are walking shoulder to shoulder with men in all occupations.&nbsp;However, gender equality is still a paramount challenge in the armed forces. The Supreme Court last year ruled that women could serve as army commanders further granting permanent commission and promotions equal to their male counterparts.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The decisions stood in stark contrast to the Centre’s opinion, which belonged to the school of thought that women were not suitable for commanding posts in the army because male troops were not yet ready to accept their orders. However, women officers of the Indian Army are of the opinion that the trained soldiers should focus on the rank of the officer and not the gender. They further reiterate that performance should be criteria to decide, who rises in the ranks.</p>

<p>Since time, immemorial women have proved their mettle and performed extremely well in peace locations and in hostile zones. The role of women in the Indian Army began in 1888 when the ‘Indian Military Nursing Service’ was formed during the British Raj but it was only in 1992 that the organisation opened doors and started inducting women in non-medical roles. In 2015, India also opened new combat air force roles for women as fighter pilots. However, despite all these developments, the women in the Indian armed forces that constitute 3% of the Indian army are still not allowed to be a part of the active combat.</p>

<p>Active combat also known as the fighting arms of the armed forces is predominantly defined as individuals or groups fighting in a war and the causalities suffered in combat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Employment of women in combat forces has become a paramount issue in the present day, there are two schools of thoughts emerging, the first professing that women officers are on a par with the male officers while performing the job on the other hand, the supporters of latter claim that it is the exploitation of women to deploy them in combat areas since they are not physically and psychologically fit to perform the job.</p>

<p>However, if we trace back in history, women have contributed their bit in the armed forces by working in the defence industry during the world wars. There were huge influxes of women in munitions, the work that was done by men previously. About a million women worked in munitions factories during the First World War making guns, shells and explosives.</p>

<p>The whole assumption that women lack resolution along with how fragility and delicacy are synonym to a women’s character has just erupted in the contemporary era because history is the testimony of the fact that women have always shown courage and valour.</p>

<p>The pivotal questions that lies here is that why is war a man’s business? The main reason quoted by the generals of the Indian Army and the people, who follow the latter school of thought is that, they are concerned over women’s vulnerability if captured and over their physical and mental ability to cope with the frontline deployments. Under such circumstances, the constant question being, whether women should serve in combat roles? The liberals argue that women should get access to the same military jobs as men; they are of the opinion that through this woman would also gain a greater political power. The conservatives reject the notion of women in combat. In the current status quo, women have been fighting for their right to equality in all spheres of occupation, they are demanding equal opportunity at workplace, hence, making the Indian army no exception to this wave of equality. The relevant question being that does the military need to change with the changing times?</p>

<p><strong>(Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.)</strong></p>


The position of women in the armed forces, which is described as a male-dominated establishment generally, offers a limited window for any kind of change in the role of women in occupational and bureaucratic structures.

The position of women in the armed forces, which is described as a male-dominated establishment generally, offers a limited window for any kind of change in the role of women in occupational and bureaucratic structures. However, breaking the glass ceiling, two women officers have been selected to train as helicopter pilots at Combat Army Training School, Nashik. Till now, women officers were only limited to performing ground duties in the Army Aviation Corps. In today’s times, women are walking shoulder to shoulder with men in all occupations. However, gender equality is still a paramount challenge in the armed forces. The Supreme Court last year ruled that women could serve as army commanders further granting permanent commission and promotions equal to their male counterparts. The decisions stood in stark contrast to the Centre’s opinion, which belonged to the school of thought that women were not suitable for commanding posts in the army because male troops were not yet ready to accept their orders. However, women officers of the Indian Army are of the opinion that the trained soldiers should focus on the rank of the officer and not the gender. They further reiterate that performance should be criteria to decide, who rises in the ranks. Since time, immemorial women have proved their mettle and performed extremely well in peace locations and in hostile zones. The role of women in the Indian Army began in 1888 when the ‘Indian Military Nursing Service’ was formed during the British Raj but it was only in 1992 that the organisation opened doors and started inducting women in non-medical roles. In 2015, India also opened new combat air force roles for women as fighter pilots. However, despite all these developments, the women in the Indian armed forces that constitute 3% of the Indian army are still not allowed to be a part of the active combat. Active combat also known as the fighting arms of the armed forces is predominantly defined as individuals or groups fighting in a war and the causalities suffered in combat. Employment of women in combat forces has become a paramount issue in the present day, there are two schools of thoughts emerging, the first professing that women officers are on a par with the male officers while performing the job on the other hand, the supporters of latter claim that it is the exploitation of women to deploy them in combat areas since they are not physically and psychologically fit to perform the job. However, if we trace back in history, women have contributed their bit in the armed forces by working in the defence industry during the world wars. There were huge influxes of women in munitions, the work that was done by men previously. About a million women worked in munitions factories during the First World War making guns, shells and explosives. The whole assumption that women lack resolution along with how fragility and delicacy are synonym to a women’s character has just erupted in the contemporary era because history is the testimony of the fact that women have always shown courage and valour. The pivotal questions that lies here is that why is war a man’s business? The main reason quoted by the generals of the Indian Army and the people, who follow the latter school of thought is that, they are concerned over women’s vulnerability if captured and over their physical and mental ability to cope with the frontline deployments. Under such circumstances, the constant question being, whether women should serve in combat roles? The liberals argue that women should get access to the same military jobs as men; they are of the opinion that through this woman would also gain a greater political power. The conservatives reject the notion of women in combat. In the current status quo, women have been fighting for their right to equality in all spheres of occupation, they are demanding equal opportunity at workplace, hence, making the Indian army no exception to this wave of equality. The relevant question being that does the military need to change with the changing times? (Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.)

Opinion: Changing role of women in the Indian armed forces

<p>A quick-thinking Indian origin metro train driver saved an Asian man, who was shoved onto the tracks in an apparent hate crime, according to media reports.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The driver, Tobin Madathil, said that he had put the train on an emergency mode after he saw the man on the tracks, managing to stop the train less than 10 metres from the victim, and went on to help him, the New York Post reported on Tuesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He told the newspaper, "I'm glad I was able to stop on time and didn't hit the guy, thank God!"&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Hill website called him "heroic."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Police told the newspaper that they were investigating the attack on the Asian man as a possible hate crime.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 36-year-old man was pushed from the platform in front of the train that Madathil driving just as it was approaching the underground station on Monday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Police described to the Post the alleged attacker they were searching for as a Black man and tweeted a picture of the suspect.&nbsp;</p>

<p>New York City has suffered an upsurge of communal violence against Asians and Jews most of them perpetrated by non-White persons. This year, till the beginning of May, there were 80 hate crime attacks on Asians in the city and 54 against Jews, according to police.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Right when I was coming into the station people were waving at me, and that's when I immediately placed the train into emergency mode," Madathil, 29, who has been a driver with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority for two years, told the Post.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I exited the train and went to the victim. He was bleeding from the head."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The metro transit system is referred to as the "subway" in New York and the drivers as "operators".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I just try to stay focused at all times when I operate, just watch the tracks and platform, just be alert," Madathil said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The victim was taken to a hospital with injuries to the head.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


A quick-thinking Indian origin metro train driver saved an Asian man, who was shoved onto the tracks in an apparent hate crime, according to media reports. The driver, Tobin Madathil, said that he had put the train on an emergency mode after he saw the man on the tracks, managing to stop the train less than 10 metres from the victim, and went on to help him, the New York Post reported on Tuesday.

A quick-thinking Indian origin metro train driver saved an Asian man, who was shoved onto the tracks in an apparent hate crime, according to media reports. The driver, Tobin Madathil, said that he had put the train on an emergency mode after he saw the man on the tracks, managing to stop the train less than 10 metres from the victim, and went on to help him, the New York Post reported on Tuesday. He told the newspaper, "I'm glad I was able to stop on time and didn't hit the guy, thank God!" The Hill website called him "heroic." Police told the newspaper that they were investigating the attack on the Asian man as a possible hate crime. The 36-year-old man was pushed from the platform in front of the train that Madathil driving just as it was approaching the underground station on Monday. Police described to the Post the alleged attacker they were searching for as a Black man and tweeted a picture of the suspect. New York City has suffered an upsurge of communal violence against Asians and Jews most of them perpetrated by non-White persons. This year, till the beginning of May, there were 80 hate crime attacks on Asians in the city and 54 against Jews, according to police. "Right when I was coming into the station people were waving at me, and that's when I immediately placed the train into emergency mode," Madathil, 29, who has been a driver with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority for two years, told the Post. "I exited the train and went to the victim. He was bleeding from the head." The metro transit system is referred to as the "subway" in New York and the drivers as "operators". "I just try to stay focused at all times when I operate, just watch the tracks and platform, just be alert," Madathil said. The victim was taken to a hospital with injuries to the head. (With inputs from agencies)

'Heroic' Indian American metro train driver saves Asian man from hate crime 

<p>One cannot emphasise enough the hardships that the medical fraternity is undergoing to help the world fight COVID-19. On the occasion of International Nurses Day&nbsp;that falls on May 12th, a group of doctors and other hospital staff have made a dance video to celebrate and recogniSe the efforts of nurses who are the true frontline caregivers and healers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Grooving to a version of the viral Tamil track ‘Enjoy Enjaami’, with the modified lyrics being developed in-house, Doctors and other staff of the Dr Rela Institue and Medical Center in Chennai are seen enjoying their moves in the two and a half minute video.</p>

<p>With some medicos clad in scrubs, some in full-body PPE kits and support staff in plainclothes, the team has pulled out all stops to depict the efforts of nurses across functions in a hospital.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The lines have been tweaked to highlight the efforts and struggles of nurses - right from their selfies service, immense grit, love and care, nerve-wracking routines, sleep-deprived work-life, godly profession and the challenges they face in going about their work.</p>

<p>While the lyrics are in Tamil, the video has English subtitles for greater reach.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“We conceptualised this about a month ago and sought the help of a professional singer to arrange a recording studio and get the beats and tempo right. The entire thing was shot in two days, despite the hectic and herculean tasks before us. We wanted to deliver our best for the sake of our nurses, without whom nothing happens. They literally handle the Covid-19 patients and end up getting infected in large numbers, much more than doctors” Dr Deepashree, HoD, Interventional Radiology, who is also featured in the dance video told Zee media.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Despite the song and shoot being planned over a month ago, the singer, herself a doctor, tested positive for COVID-19, thus delaying the shoot by at least two weeks. In fact, the video only involved old clips of nurses caring for patients, as this was meant to be a secret exercise to appreciate their contributions on May 12th.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Nurses don’t ever get the limelight, hence none will know the effort taken by the nurses. But, we Doctors are seen and are well-known, hence we wanted to make a contribution in this tribute to them. During tough times, cheering up each other is very important, especially as there’s a lot of gloom and fear going around… The nurses were happy and humbled about their work being recognized in this way” Dr Kavya Harika, Consultant Hepatologist said.</p>


One cannot emphasise enough the hardships that the medical fraternity is undergoing to help the world fight COVID-19. On the occasion of International Nurses Day that falls on May 12th, a group of doctors and other hospital staff have made a dance video to celebrate and recogniSe the efforts of nurses who are the true frontline caregivers and healers.

One cannot emphasise enough the hardships that the medical fraternity is undergoing to help the world fight COVID-19. On the occasion of International Nurses Day that falls on May 12th, a group of doctors and other hospital staff have made a dance video to celebrate and recogniSe the efforts of nurses who are the true frontline caregivers and healers. Grooving to a version of the viral Tamil track ‘Enjoy Enjaami’, with the modified lyrics being developed in-house, Doctors and other staff of the Dr Rela Institue and Medical Center in Chennai are seen enjoying their moves in the two and a half minute video. With some medicos clad in scrubs, some in full-body PPE kits and support staff in plainclothes, the team has pulled out all stops to depict the efforts of nurses across functions in a hospital. × The lines have been tweaked to highlight the efforts and struggles of nurses - right from their selfies service, immense grit, love and care, nerve-wracking routines, sleep-deprived work-life, godly profession and the challenges they face in going about their work. While the lyrics are in Tamil, the video has English subtitles for greater reach. “We conceptualised this about a month ago and sought the help of a professional singer to arrange a recording studio and get the beats and tempo right. The entire thing was shot in two days, despite the hectic and herculean tasks before us. We wanted to deliver our best for the sake of our nurses, without whom nothing happens. They literally handle the Covid-19 patients and end up getting infected in large numbers, much more than doctors” Dr Deepashree, HoD, Interventional Radiology, who is also featured in the dance video told Zee media. Despite the song and shoot being planned over a month ago, the singer, herself a doctor, tested positive for COVID-19, thus delaying the shoot by at least two weeks. In fact, the video only involved old clips of nurses caring for patients, as this was meant to be a secret exercise to appreciate their contributions on May 12th. “Nurses don’t ever get the limelight, hence none will know the effort taken by the nurses. But, we Doctors are seen and are well-known, hence we wanted to make a contribution in this tribute to them. During tough times, cheering up each other is very important, especially as there’s a lot of gloom and fear going around… The nurses were happy and humbled about their work being recognized in this way” Dr Kavya Harika, Consultant Hepatologist said.

Watch: Indian doctors and hospital staff offer unforgettable tribute on International Nurses day

<p>Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has condemned an alleged racist attack on a local woman of Indian descent after media reported she was kicked and abused for not wearing a mask, in a case that is being investigated by police.<br />
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In a Facebook post on Monday night, Lee said while people may be anxious and stressed because of the COVID-19 pandemic "that does not justify racist attitudes and actions, much less physically abusing and assaulting someone because she belongs to a particular race, in this case Indian."<br />
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Local media reported the 55-year-old Singaporean woman was walking briskly on Friday when a man shouted racial slurs at her for not wearing her mask above her nose and kicked her in the chest.<br />
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Face masks are mandatory in public in Singapore, but can be removed when exercising, including brisk walking.<br />
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In statement on Tuesday, Singapore police said a 30-year-old man had been arrested for public nuisance, uttering words with intent to wound the racial feelings of others and voluntarily causing hurt.<br />
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A multicultural society, Singapore has strict laws regulating acts that could damage racial harmony.<br />
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The alleged attack comes as Singapore tightens social distancing rules and with authorities detecting a rising number of locally acquired coronavirus variants, including a more contagious variant first detected in India.<br />
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Other politicians in Singapore also condemned the alleged attack.<br />
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"We felt indignant when Asians were attacked merely because of their race in other countries. Let us not allow such behaviour to take root here," said Grace Fu, minister for sustainability and the environment.<br />
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Violent hate crimes against people of Asian ethnicity have risen especially in the United States, coinciding with the spread of the coronavirus first detected in China in late 2019.<br />
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Chinese form about three-quarters of Singapore`s local population, followed by about 15% of Malays and 7.5% Indians.<br />
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The finance and trade hub is also home to foreign workers from many countries, and has strict laws to keep harmony between different races and religions.</p>


Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has condemned an alleged racist attack on a local woman of Indian descent after media reported she was kicked and abused for not wearing a mask, in a case that is being investigated by police.

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has condemned an alleged racist attack on a local woman of Indian descent after media reported she was kicked and abused for not wearing a mask, in a case that is being investigated by police. In a Facebook post on Monday night, Lee said while people may be anxious and stressed because of the COVID-19 pandemic "that does not justify racist attitudes and actions, much less physically abusing and assaulting someone because she belongs to a particular race, in this case Indian." Local media reported the 55-year-old Singaporean woman was walking briskly on Friday when a man shouted racial slurs at her for not wearing her mask above her nose and kicked her in the chest. Face masks are mandatory in public in Singapore, but can be removed when exercising, including brisk walking. In statement on Tuesday, Singapore police said a 30-year-old man had been arrested for public nuisance, uttering words with intent to wound the racial feelings of others and voluntarily causing hurt. A multicultural society, Singapore has strict laws regulating acts that could damage racial harmony. The alleged attack comes as Singapore tightens social distancing rules and with authorities detecting a rising number of locally acquired coronavirus variants, including a more contagious variant first detected in India. Other politicians in Singapore also condemned the alleged attack. "We felt indignant when Asians were attacked merely because of their race in other countries. Let us not allow such behaviour to take root here," said Grace Fu, minister for sustainability and the environment. Violent hate crimes against people of Asian ethnicity have risen especially in the United States, coinciding with the spread of the coronavirus first detected in China in late 2019. Chinese form about three-quarters of Singapore`s local population, followed by about 15% of Malays and 7.5% Indians. The finance and trade hub is also home to foreign workers from many countries, and has strict laws to keep harmony between different races and religions.

Singapore PM condemns alleged attack on woman of Indian descent over mask

<p>The central government on Monday asked the Serum Institute and Bharat Biotech to lower prices of their COVID-19 vaccines amid criticism from various states, who objected to profiteering during such a major crisis.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The issue of vaccine pricing was discussed at a meeting chaired by Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba.&nbsp;Now, the two companies are expected to come up with revised pricing for their vaccines.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech has fixed the price of its COVID-19 vaccine, Covaxin, at Rs 600 per dose for state governments and at Rs 1,200 per dose for private hospitals.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Pune-based Serum Institute of India (SII), the world's largest vaccine maker in terms of volume, has announced a price of Rs 400 per dose for its COVID-19 vaccine, 'Covishield', for state governments and Rs 600 per dose for private hospitals.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Both vaccines are available to the central government at a rate of Rs 150 per dose.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Many states have objected to different prices of the vaccines, with Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal saying this is not time for profiteering.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India has announced expansion of its COVID-19 vaccination drive by allowing its large 18-plus population to get inoculated from May 1. &nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies) &nbsp;</em></p>


The central government on Monday asked the Serum Institute and Bharat Biotech to lower prices of their COVID-19 vaccines amid criticism from various states, who objected to profiteering during such a major crisis.

The central government on Monday asked the Serum Institute and Bharat Biotech to lower prices of their COVID-19 vaccines amid criticism from various states, who objected to profiteering during such a major crisis. The issue of vaccine pricing was discussed at a meeting chaired by Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba. Now, the two companies are expected to come up with revised pricing for their vaccines. The Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech has fixed the price of its COVID-19 vaccine, Covaxin, at Rs 600 per dose for state governments and at Rs 1,200 per dose for private hospitals. The Pune-based Serum Institute of India (SII), the world's largest vaccine maker in terms of volume, has announced a price of Rs 400 per dose for its COVID-19 vaccine, 'Covishield', for state governments and Rs 600 per dose for private hospitals. Both vaccines are available to the central government at a rate of Rs 150 per dose. Many states have objected to different prices of the vaccines, with Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal saying this is not time for profiteering. India has announced expansion of its COVID-19 vaccination drive by allowing its large 18-plus population to get inoculated from May 1. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian Govt asks Serum Institute, Bharat Biotech to lower price of COVID-19 vaccines: Official sources  

<p>The Centre on Sunday barred the use of liquid oxygen for any non-medical purpose and asked manufacturing units to maximise its production and make it available to the government for medical use.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The order by Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla came amid a scarcity of medical oxygen in many parts of the country, particularly in Delhi, that have been hit by a fresh wave of the coronavirus pandemic.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After reviewing the oxygen supply situation, the government decided that no exception will be allowed to any industry on the use of liquid oxygen, modifying its earlier order that exempted a few select industries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Exercising the powers conferred under the Disaster Management Act, the union home secretary directed the state and union territory governments to ensure that "use of liquid oxygen is not allowed for any non-medical purpose and all manufacturing units may maximise their production of liquid oxygen, and make it available to the government for use for medical purposes only, with immediate effect and until further orders."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Further, Bhalla directed that all stocks of liquid oxygen should also be made available to the government for use for medical purposes and no exception is allowed to any industry with regard to use of liquid oxygen.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The home secretary referred to various measures taken so far to ensure uninterrupted supply of medical oxygen across the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said it was considered necessary to restrict industrial usage of oxygen for ensuring availability of adequate and uninterrupted supply of medical oxygen across the country for management of COVID-19 patients and necessary order in this regard was issued on April 22 to restrict the use of industrial oxygen.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The central government has reviewed the oxygen supply situation and has decided that with immediate effect, use of liquid oxygen, including the existing stock, will be allowed for medical purposes only, and that all manufacturing units may be allowed to maximise their production of liquid oxygen, and make it available to the government, for use for medical purposes only, the order said.&nbsp;</p>


The Centre on Sunday barred the use of liquid oxygen for any non-medical purpose and asked manufacturing units to maximise its production and make it available to the government for medical use.

The Centre on Sunday barred the use of liquid oxygen for any non-medical purpose and asked manufacturing units to maximise its production and make it available to the government for medical use. The order by Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla came amid a scarcity of medical oxygen in many parts of the country, particularly in Delhi, that have been hit by a fresh wave of the coronavirus pandemic. After reviewing the oxygen supply situation, the government decided that no exception will be allowed to any industry on the use of liquid oxygen, modifying its earlier order that exempted a few select industries. Exercising the powers conferred under the Disaster Management Act, the union home secretary directed the state and union territory governments to ensure that "use of liquid oxygen is not allowed for any non-medical purpose and all manufacturing units may maximise their production of liquid oxygen, and make it available to the government for use for medical purposes only, with immediate effect and until further orders." Further, Bhalla directed that all stocks of liquid oxygen should also be made available to the government for use for medical purposes and no exception is allowed to any industry with regard to use of liquid oxygen. The home secretary referred to various measures taken so far to ensure uninterrupted supply of medical oxygen across the country. He said it was considered necessary to restrict industrial usage of oxygen for ensuring availability of adequate and uninterrupted supply of medical oxygen across the country for management of COVID-19 patients and necessary order in this regard was issued on April 22 to restrict the use of industrial oxygen. The central government has reviewed the oxygen supply situation and has decided that with immediate effect, use of liquid oxygen, including the existing stock, will be allowed for medical purposes only, and that all manufacturing units may be allowed to maximise their production of liquid oxygen, and make it available to the government, for use for medical purposes only, the order said.

Indian Govt bars use of liquid oxygen for non-medical purposes, asks plants to maximise production 

<p>Over 800 Indian Sikhs, whose journey to Gurdwara Panja Sahib in Pakistan to attend the Baisakhi festival was affected due to the road blockades imposed by the supporters of a radical Islamist party, finally reached their destination in Rawalpindi on Wednesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Indian pilgrims had reached Lahore via the Wagah border on Monday to attend the festival.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But their journey was affected by the road blockade by supporters of Tehreek-i-Labaik Pakistan (TLP) demanding the expulsion of the French envoy over the publication of blasphemous caricatures in France.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Tuesday afternoon, the visiting Indian Sikhs left for Gurdwara Panja Sahib in Hassanabdal in 25 buses, which were escorted by the police and the Rangers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Owing to the TLP protest that blocked roads, the Sikh yatrees reached Hassanabdal at 4 am on Wednesday after over 14 hours of journey which otherwise is covered in three hours," an official of the Punjab government said. &nbsp;</p>

<p>They attended the main event on Wednesday in which several local Sikhs also participated.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Indian Sikhs are scheduled to visit other holy places in the Punjab province of Pakistan during their 10-day stay in the country. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The TLP, which bagged 2.5 million votes in the 2018 general elections, blocked the roads across the country following the arrest of Saad Rizvi, son of Khadim Hussain Rizvi who died a few months ago.&nbsp;</p>


Over 800 Indian Sikhs, whose journey to Gurdwara Panja Sahib in Pakistan to attend the Baisakhi festival was affected due to the road blockades imposed by the supporters of a radical Islamist party, finally reached their destination in Rawalpindi on Wednesday.

Over 800 Indian Sikhs, whose journey to Gurdwara Panja Sahib in Pakistan to attend the Baisakhi festival was affected due to the road blockades imposed by the supporters of a radical Islamist party, finally reached their destination in Rawalpindi on Wednesday. The Indian pilgrims had reached Lahore via the Wagah border on Monday to attend the festival. But their journey was affected by the road blockade by supporters of Tehreek-i-Labaik Pakistan (TLP) demanding the expulsion of the French envoy over the publication of blasphemous caricatures in France. On Tuesday afternoon, the visiting Indian Sikhs left for Gurdwara Panja Sahib in Hassanabdal in 25 buses, which were escorted by the police and the Rangers. "Owing to the TLP protest that blocked roads, the Sikh yatrees reached Hassanabdal at 4 am on Wednesday after over 14 hours of journey which otherwise is covered in three hours," an official of the Punjab government said. They attended the main event on Wednesday in which several local Sikhs also participated. The Indian Sikhs are scheduled to visit other holy places in the Punjab province of Pakistan during their 10-day stay in the country. The TLP, which bagged 2.5 million votes in the 2018 general elections, blocked the roads across the country following the arrest of Saad Rizvi, son of Khadim Hussain Rizvi who died a few months ago.

Over 800 Indian Sikh pilgrims affected by protests in Pak reach Panja Sahib  

At least 20 Indian-Americans will be part of the Joe Biden Administration. 2 of them trace their roots to Kashmir, 3 have joined the National Security Council, & 2 others will be in Biden's 'inner circle'. Who are they? WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Indian-Americans grab top White House positions

India has filed the highest number of EB-5 immigrant investor applications in the United States. Watch report.

India's ER-5 applications up 400% from 2016 to 2019

Watch today in 'World Business Watch': Indian filed highest number of EB-5 immigrant investor applications in the United States.

Indians filed highest number of EB-5 immigrant investor applications in the US

<p>Mata Vaishno Devi shrine board is mulling increasing the number of pilgrims outside the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir from the current 100 to 200 or more.</p>

<p>Amidst strict COVID-19 protocol, only 2,000 pilgrims can go to the holy place in Reasi district of the Union Territory, of these 1900 are from within the Union Territory and only 100 people can be outside.</p>

<p>Ramesh Kumar Jangid, CEO of Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, Jammu and Kashmir told WION, "We have kept outsider capacity at 100. This will be reviewed this week. This is expected to be increased. The maximum limit can be 500 till September if allowed."</p>

<p>The shrine board has come up with protocols for the pilgrimage for outsiders which includes carrying a COVID0-19 negative report which is not more than 48 hours old and only online registered yatris will&nbsp;be allowed. They can register by going to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine.</p>

<p>In accordance with the home ministry guidelines, children below 10 years, above 60, persons with comorbidity, pregnant women won't be allowed at the shrine.</p>

<p>At entry point, yatris will be checked by thermal scanning and all along the route and even at the holy caves, strict COVID-19 rules of social distancing will be implemented.</p>

<p>Yatris without mask or face cover are not allowed at the shrine and at every location sanitizers have been kept.</p>

<p>The pilgrimage resumed earlier this month on August 16. Helicopter services till the shrine has also started but due to lack of pilgrims no chopper has flown yet. The shrine board is mulling putting helicopter services as an option during the online registration.</p>


Mata Vaishno Devi shrine board is mulling increasing the number of pilgrims outside the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir from the current 100 to 200 or more.

Mata Vaishno Devi shrine board is mulling increasing the number of pilgrims outside the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir from the current 100 to 200 or more. Amidst strict COVID-19 protocol, only 2,000 pilgrims can go to the holy place in Reasi district of the Union Territory, of these 1900 are from within the Union Territory and only 100 people can be outside. Ramesh Kumar Jangid, CEO of Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, Jammu and Kashmir told WION, "We have kept outsider capacity at 100. This will be reviewed this week. This is expected to be increased. The maximum limit can be 500 till September if allowed." The shrine board has come up with protocols for the pilgrimage for outsiders which includes carrying a COVID0-19 negative report which is not more than 48 hours old and only online registered yatris will be allowed. They can register by going to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine. In accordance with the home ministry guidelines, children below 10 years, above 60, persons with comorbidity, pregnant women won't be allowed at the shrine. At entry point, yatris will be checked by thermal scanning and all along the route and even at the holy caves, strict COVID-19 rules of social distancing will be implemented. Yatris without mask or face cover are not allowed at the shrine and at every location sanitizers have been kept. The pilgrimage resumed earlier this month on August 16. Helicopter services till the shrine has also started but due to lack of pilgrims no chopper has flown yet. The shrine board is mulling putting helicopter services as an option during the online registration.

At Vaishno Devi shrine, more pilgrims from outside J&K to be allowed soon

United States' Vice-Presidential candidate Kamala Harris talks on her Indian heritage. She talks about her mother Shyamala Harris who immigrated to California from India's Chennai, aged 19.

US Vice-Presidential candidate Kamala Harris talks on her Indian heritage

<p>An Indian expat, who was eagerly waiting to be repatriated after cancelling his visa, missed a jumbo jet flying 427 stranded Indians to Kerala. The reason is amusing. The gentleman fell asleep at the Dubai International Airport.</p>

<p>P Shajahan, who worked as a storekeeper with a company in Musaffah in Abu Dhabi, told Gulf News on Friday that he fell asleep as he had not slept on Wednesday night waiting for confirmation about the flight and had caught an early morning taxi to reach Dubai.</p>

<p>He was supposed to fly on the Emirates jumbo jet to Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala, which was chartered by the Kerala Muslim Cultural Centre (KMCC) Dubai.</p>

<p>After finishing the check-in procedures and rapid test, he reached the waiting area of the boarding gate at Terminal 3 in the afternoon. Following this, he sat away from most of the others.</p>

<p>And fell asleep.</p>

<p>Airline officials could not trace Shajahan when the flight was to take off. They are now trying to send him on another Emirates flight that will be chartered on Saturday.</p>


An Indian expat, who was eagerly waiting to be repatriated after cancelling his visa, missed a jumbo jet flying 427 stranded Indians to Kerala. The reason is amusing.

An Indian expat, who was eagerly waiting to be repatriated after cancelling his visa, missed a jumbo jet flying 427 stranded Indians to Kerala. The reason is amusing. The gentleman fell asleep at the Dubai International Airport. P Shajahan, who worked as a storekeeper with a company in Musaffah in Abu Dhabi, told Gulf News on Friday that he fell asleep as he had not slept on Wednesday night waiting for confirmation about the flight and had caught an early morning taxi to reach Dubai. He was supposed to fly on the Emirates jumbo jet to Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala, which was chartered by the Kerala Muslim Cultural Centre (KMCC) Dubai. After finishing the check-in procedures and rapid test, he reached the waiting area of the boarding gate at Terminal 3 in the afternoon. Following this, he sat away from most of the others. And fell asleep. Airline officials could not trace Shajahan when the flight was to take off. They are now trying to send him on another Emirates flight that will be chartered on Saturday.

Indian expat falls asleep at Dubai airport, misses flight

Ahead of the next round of military-level talks scheduled to start this week, Indian and Chinese troops have disengaged on the ground at multiple locations on Line of Actual Control, according to a report. Watch report.

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India has successfully completed two rescue missions. Over 200 people have been brought back from two hotspots of the Wuhan Coronavirus outbreak. This report has the details.

Gravitas: Wuhan Coronavirus outbreak, India evacuates over 200 people

This Swiss couple got married in Indian style. Their wedding took place in King Daksha Prajapati's city Kankhal in Haridwar, India. Not only this, they were also joined by their family and friends from Australia, Germany and Switzerland. This is setting an example, how couples around the globe are attracted towards Indian style weddings and are excited about Indian culture and Indian civilization.

Watch: How Indian wedding vows are attracting couples from all over the world

<p>As Women's T20 World Cup is about to start, fans across the country just have one question on their mind, can the Indian side replicate the feat of Kapil Dev's 1983 World Cup-winning squad?</p>

<p>In 1983, The Indian team had defeated an invincible West Indies in the finals to lift the World Cup trophy for the first time. After the win, cricket got a fillip in the country, elevating the sport to religion for fans with every child wanting to become a cricketer.</p>

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<p>In the final against West Indies, India had scored 183 runs after being put in to bat. Krishnamachari Srikkanth top-scored for India with a knock of 38 runs and Andy Roberts took the maximum wickets for West Indies as he sent three batsmen to the pavilion. West Indies, in its chase, failed to leave a mark as both Madan Lal and Mohinder Amarnath scalped three wickets and bundled them out for 140 runs, handing India a win by 43 runs.</p>

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<p>Now talking about the women's side, the Harmanpreet Kaur-led team has the best chance of winning their first ICC title. Apart from Australia and England, India is being viewed as the prime favourites to win the title.</p>

<p>The team has a perfect balance of youngsters and experienced campaigners. Shafali Verma, Richa Ghosh would be playing their first World Cup and they would rely on experienced campaigners like Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana.</p>

<p>No one likes to compare men's and women's cricketers, but the 23-year-old Mandhana is now the lynchpin of the Indian side and is viewed as Virat Kohli of the women's game by many.</p>

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<p>Mandhana has the record for registering fastest fifty by an Indian batswoman in the T20I format and her along with Shafali Verma will look to give the Indian side a fast start at the top.</p>

<p>Sixteen-year-old Shafali Verma has taken the global sport by storm. She has a playing style similar to that of Virender Sehwag, as she relies majorly on scoring boundaries. In the recent women's tri-series, the youngster hit a straight six off Australia's bowler and the shot went viral on social media.</p>

<p>Harmanpreet Kaur, the most experienced Indian batswoman will give stability to the middle order and will look to finish off matches. India's lower-order has failed to rise to the occasion, so it would be interesting to see how the side manages to cope if Mandhana and Harmanpreet fail.</p>

<p>In terms of bowling, India looks the most settled as the side has a perfect combination of spin and pace. Poonam Yadav, Radha Yadav and Deepti Sharma are known for spinning a cob-web around the opposition batters and the trio has an ability to defend modest totals.</p>

<p>India has a big challenge ahead of them in the first match, as the team would lock horns with hosts and defending champions Australia. The side managed to reach the finals of ICC 50-over World Cup in 2017. They also went to the semis of the 2018 T20 Women's World cup, but now, can they go all the way to bring a major title for the women's sport in the country?</p>


As Women's T20 World Cup is about to start, fans across the country just have one question on their mind, can the Indian side replicate the feat of Kapil Dev's 1983 World Cup-winning squad?

As Women's T20 World Cup is about to start, fans across the country just have one question on their mind, can the Indian side replicate the feat of Kapil Dev's 1983 World Cup-winning squad? In 1983, The Indian team had defeated an invincible West Indies in the finals to lift the World Cup trophy for the first time. After the win, cricket got a fillip in the country, elevating the sport to religion for fans with every child wanting to become a cricketer. Wow, Jemimah Rodrigues looks in some serious form ahead of the #T20WorldCup opener tonight 🙌 The way she holds the pose after some of these drives is 🔥 pic.twitter.com/YJ46rWK23b — T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) February 21, 2020 × In the final against West Indies, India had scored 183 runs after being put in to bat. Krishnamachari Srikkanth top-scored for India with a knock of 38 runs and Andy Roberts took the maximum wickets for West Indies as he sent three batsmen to the pavilion. West Indies, in its chase, failed to leave a mark as both Madan Lal and Mohinder Amarnath scalped three wickets and bundled them out for 140 runs, handing India a win by 43 runs. Just hours to go for the start of the Women's #T20WorldCup 🎆 Who's excited? 🙋 Last tickets released for tonight's opening match and celebration. Adults from $20, kids just $5 at https://t.co/oBabmfwB80 pic.twitter.com/3CRDfxWLK1 — T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) February 21, 2020 × Now talking about the women's side, the Harmanpreet Kaur-led team has the best chance of winning their first ICC title. Apart from Australia and England, India is being viewed as the prime favourites to win the title. The team has a perfect balance of youngsters and experienced campaigners. Shafali Verma, Richa Ghosh would be playing their first World Cup and they would rely on experienced campaigners like Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana. No one likes to compare men's and women's cricketers, but the 23-year-old Mandhana is now the lynchpin of the Indian side and is viewed as Virat Kohli of the women's game by many. Just hours to go for the start of the Women's #T20WorldCup 🎆 Who's excited? 🙋 Last tickets released for tonight's opening match and celebration. Adults from $20, kids just $5 at https://t.co/oBabmfwB80 pic.twitter.com/3CRDfxWLK1 — T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) February 21, 2020 × Mandhana has the record for registering fastest fifty by an Indian batswoman in the T20I format and her along with Shafali Verma will look to give the Indian side a fast start at the top. Sixteen-year-old Shafali Verma has taken the global sport by storm. She has a playing style similar to that of Virender Sehwag, as she relies majorly on scoring boundaries. In the recent women's tri-series, the youngster hit a straight six off Australia's bowler and the shot went viral on social media. Harmanpreet Kaur, the most experienced Indian batswoman will give stability to the middle order and will look to finish off matches. India's lower-order has failed to rise to the occasion, so it would be interesting to see how the side manages to cope if Mandhana and Harmanpreet fail. In terms of bowling, India looks the most settled as the side has a perfect combination of spin and pace. Poonam Yadav, Radha Yadav and Deepti Sharma are known for spinning a cob-web around the opposition batters and the trio has an ability to defend modest totals. India has a big challenge ahead of them in the first match, as the team would lock horns with hosts and defending champions Australia. The side managed to reach the finals of ICC 50-over World Cup in 2017. They also went to the semis of the 2018 T20 Women's World cup, but now, can they go all the way to bring a major title for the women's sport in the country?

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<p>3 men were killed and 9 others were left injured in a crane accident on Wednesday on the sets of Kamal Haasan's upcoming film 'Indian 2'. The film is being shot at EVP Film City near Chennai.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to police, the men were seated in the box-like structure on top of the crane when it crashed. "It appears they were working on lighting for the shoot. The incident happened at 9:30 pm on Wednesday," a police officer told a daily.&nbsp;<br />
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The film, directed by Shankar, is a sequel of 1996 hit film 'Indian'.&nbsp;<br />
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The deceased have been identified as Madhu, personal assistant to director Shankar, Krishna, assistant director, and a staffer Chandran.<br />
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It is not clear yet if the director was present on the set when the accident took place. Kamal Haasan was reportedly at another location in the same complex during the time of the accident.&nbsp;<br />
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Terming the incident as 'cruel', Kamal Haasan said, "I lost three colleagues. More than my pain, the grief of their families would be immense. I share their sorrow. My deep condolences to them."</p>

<p>The film's leading heroine, Kajal Aggarwal was visibly shaken by the incident. Aggarwal was on the set when the mishap took place as she tweeted, "Words cannot describe the heartache I feel at the unexpected,untimely loss of my colleagues from lastnight.Krishna,Chandran and Madhu.Sending love,strength and my deepest condolences to your families.May god give strength in this moment of desolation. #Indian2"</p>

<p>In another tweet, the actress wrote,"In so much shock, denial, trauma from the monstrous crane accident last night. All it took was a fraction of a second to stay alive and type this tweet. Just that one moment. Gratitude. So much learning and appreciation for the value of time and life."</p>

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<p>An action thriller, 'Indian 2' will have a political theme. The previous film had Kamal Haasan playing a double role in the film.&nbsp;<br />
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3 men were killed and 9 others were left injured in a crane accident on Wednesday on the sets of Kamal Haasan's upcoming film 'Indian 2'. The film is being shot at EVP Film City near Chennai.

3 men were killed and 9 others were left injured in a crane accident on Wednesday on the sets of Kamal Haasan's upcoming film 'Indian 2'. The film is being shot at EVP Film City near Chennai. According to police, the men were seated in the box-like structure on top of the crane when it crashed. "It appears they were working on lighting for the shoot. The incident happened at 9:30 pm on Wednesday," a police officer told a daily. The film, directed by Shankar, is a sequel of 1996 hit film 'Indian'. The deceased have been identified as Madhu, personal assistant to director Shankar, Krishna, assistant director, and a staffer Chandran. It is not clear yet if the director was present on the set when the accident took place. Kamal Haasan was reportedly at another location in the same complex during the time of the accident. Terming the incident as 'cruel', Kamal Haasan said, "I lost three colleagues. More than my pain, the grief of their families would be immense. I share their sorrow. My deep condolences to them." The film's leading heroine, Kajal Aggarwal was visibly shaken by the incident. Aggarwal was on the set when the mishap took place as she tweeted, "Words cannot describe the heartache I feel at the unexpected,untimely loss of my colleagues from lastnight.Krishna,Chandran and Madhu.Sending love,strength and my deepest condolences to your families.May god give strength in this moment of desolation. #Indian2" In another tweet, the actress wrote,"In so much shock, denial, trauma from the monstrous crane accident last night. All it took was a fraction of a second to stay alive and type this tweet. Just that one moment. Gratitude. So much learning and appreciation for the value of time and life." Words cannot describe the heartache I feel at the unexpected,untimely loss of my colleagues from lastnight.Krishna,Chandran and Madhu.Sending love,strength and my deepest condolences to your families.May god give strength in this moment of desolation. #Indian2 @LycaProductions — Kajal Aggarwal (@MsKajalAggarwal) February 20, 2020 × In so much shock, denial, trauma from the monstrous crane accident last night. All it took was a fraction of a second to stay alive and type this tweet. Just that one moment. Gratitude. So much learning and appreciation for the value of time and life. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 — Kajal Aggarwal (@MsKajalAggarwal) February 20, 2020 × An action thriller, 'Indian 2' will have a political theme. The previous film had Kamal Haasan playing a double role in the film. Kamal Haasan who visited the injured in the hospital also said they were given first aid and are being treated and he hoped they would soon recover.

Crane accident on sets of Kamal Haasan's 'Indian 2' leaves 3 dead, 9 others injured

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