<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:15,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:69,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1702}">Israel on Thursday (Sep 19) bombed specific locations in southern Lebanon in overnight attacks,&nbsp;and the Israeli&nbsp;military later said that it struck six Hezbollah "terrorist infrastructure sites" and a weapons storage facility.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The air strikes hit Hezbollah targets in Chihine, Tayibe, Blida, Meiss El Jabal, Aitaroun and Kfarkela in southern Lebanon, as well as a Hezbollah weapons storage facility in the area of Khiam, the military said.</p>

<p>Israeli media reported that a number of Israeli civilians had been wounded by anti-tank missile fire from Lebanon, but there was no official confirmation.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:15,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:69,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1702}">Earlier, Israel&nbsp;said that it thwarted an Iran-backed assassination plot targeting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other senior leaders. The bombing comes just a day after radio devices used by the Iran-backed group Hezbollah exploded, leading to Lebanon's deadliest day since cross-border fighting started nearly a year ago, in parallel with Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza.&nbsp;</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:103,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1790}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:103,&quot;w&quot;:317,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1790}">Israel-Hezbollah tensions rise</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:147,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1834}">Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah have escalated dramatically, with the conflict between the two entities edging closer to a full-scale war following the sophisticated booby-trap attacks on Hezbollah's communication networks in southern Lebanon. Such a war, as per Reuters, was last fought 18 years ago.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:214,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1901}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:214,&quot;w&quot;:715,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1901}">Also read |&nbsp;<a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:88,&quot;y&quot;:214,&quot;w&quot;:634,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:121,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1901}" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/what-is-israels-unit-8200-secretive-cyber-warfare-arm-linked-to-hezbollah-pager-attacks-760034">What is Israel's Unit 8200? Secretive cyber warfare arm linked to Hezbollah pager attacks</a></strong></p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:247,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1934}">On Wednesday (Sep 18), Hezbollah's pagers, used to evade surveillance, detonated in a series of explosions, killing 12 people and injuring nearly 3,000.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:296,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1983}">While Israel hasn't commented directly on the attacks, reports suggest Mossad, Israel's intelligence agency, was responsible.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:346,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:69,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2033}">Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon were bombarded by Israeli jets and artillery during the night. The army confirmed successful air strikes on Hezbollah targets in multiple locations in southern Lebanon, including Chihine, Tayibe, Blida, Meiss El Jabal, Aitaroun, and Kfarkela, as well as a weapons storage facility near Khiam.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:430,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2117}">Hezbollah, meanwhile, launched anti-tank missiles into Israel, most of which were intercepted. A number of civilians were wounded.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:430,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2117}"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/lebanon-explosions-japanese-firm-says-devices-used-in-recent-blasts-discontinued-around-10-years-ago-759959">Lebanon explosions: Japanese firm says devices used in recent blasts discontinued around 10 years ago</a></strong></p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:484,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2171}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:484,&quot;w&quot;:246,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2171}">Netanyahu murder plot</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:528,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2215}">This comes as on Thursday, Israeli security services announced the discovery of an Iranian-backed assassination attempt on PM Benjamin Netanyahu and the arrest of an Israeli businessman who had attended meetings in Iran.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:595,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2282}"><em bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:595,&quot;w&quot;:182,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2282}">(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Israel on Thursday (Sep 19) bombed specific locations in southern Lebanon in overnight attacks, and the Israeli military later said that it struck six Hezbollah "terrorist infrastructure sites" and a weapons storage facility.

Israel on Thursday (Sep 19) bombed specific locations in southern Lebanon in overnight attacks, and the Israeli military later said that it struck six Hezbollah "terrorist infrastructure sites" and a weapons storage facility. The air strikes hit Hezbollah targets in Chihine, Tayibe, Blida, Meiss El Jabal, Aitaroun and Kfarkela in southern Lebanon, as well as a Hezbollah weapons storage facility in the area of Khiam, the military said. Israeli media reported that a number of Israeli civilians had been wounded by anti-tank missile fire from Lebanon, but there was no official confirmation. Earlier, Israel said that it thwarted an Iran-backed assassination plot targeting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other senior leaders. The bombing comes just a day after radio devices used by the Iran-backed group Hezbollah exploded, leading to Lebanon's deadliest day since cross-border fighting started nearly a year ago, in parallel with Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza. Israel-Hezbollah tensions rise Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah have escalated dramatically, with the conflict between the two entities edging closer to a full-scale war following the sophisticated booby-trap attacks on Hezbollah's communication networks in southern Lebanon. Such a war, as per Reuters, was last fought 18 years ago. Also read | What is Israel's Unit 8200? Secretive cyber warfare arm linked to Hezbollah pager attacks On Wednesday (Sep 18), Hezbollah's pagers, used to evade surveillance, detonated in a series of explosions, killing 12 people and injuring nearly 3,000. While Israel hasn't commented directly on the attacks, reports suggest Mossad, Israel's intelligence agency, was responsible. Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon were bombarded by Israeli jets and artillery during the night. The army confirmed successful air strikes on Hezbollah targets in multiple locations in southern Lebanon, including Chihine, Tayibe, Blida, Meiss El Jabal, Aitaroun, and Kfarkela, as well as a weapons storage facility near Khiam. Hezbollah, meanwhile, launched anti-tank missiles into Israel, most of which were intercepted. A number of civilians were wounded. Also read | Lebanon explosions: Japanese firm says devices used in recent blasts discontinued around 10 years ago Netanyahu murder plot This comes as on Thursday, Israeli security services announced the discovery of an Iranian-backed assassination attempt on PM Benjamin Netanyahu and the arrest of an Israeli businessman who had attended meetings in Iran. (With inputs from agencies)

Israel strikes seven Hezbollah sites in Lebanon after Iran-backed plot to assassinate Netanyahu revealed

<p>Amid tight security arrangements, the polling for the first phase of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections began on Wednesday (Sep 18).&nbsp;In other news, shocking details continue to emerge from the Lebanon pager explosions that neutralised nine alleged Hezbollah militants on Tuesday (Sep 17).&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Click on headlines to read more:</strong></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jammu-kashmir-assembly-election-2024-phase-1-poll-live-voting-updates-eci-news-759593"><strong>LIVE | Jammu and Kashmir Elections Phase 1: Congress urges voters to remember 'travesty' of downgrade to UT</strong></a></p>

<p>As per the Election Commission of India, voting commenced at 7 am and will come to a close at 6 pm. In the first phase of elections, a total of 24 assembly constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir will go to polls. Of these, 16 seats are in the Kashmir region and 8 seats are in the Jammu region.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/republicans-in-us-senate-block-passage-of-bill-that-wouldve-guaranteed-access-to-ivf-759610"><strong>Republicans in US Senate block passage of bill that would've guaranteed access to IVF</strong></a></p>

<p>A bill that sought to enshrine the right for American couples to avail of IVF treatments was blocked by Republicans in the US Senate on Tuesday (Sep 17). This comes just days after Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump surprised voters by voicing his support for the procedure.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/taiwanese-company-whose-pagers-exploded-in-lebanon-denies-manufacturing-them-759622"><strong>Taiwanese company whose pagers exploded in Lebanon denies manufacturing them</strong></a></p>

<p>Gold Apollo, the Taiwanese company whose pagers reportedly exploded in Lebanon, killing nine alleged Hezbollah fighters while injuring over 3,000, has claimed that it didn't make the devices, albeit had only licensed its name.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/only-consequential-presidents-get-shot-at-boasts-trump-after-second-assassination-attempt-759624"><strong>'Only consequential presidents get shot at,' boasts Trump after second assassination attempt</strong></a></p>

<p>The former US president who is vying for a second term in the White House while campaigning on Tuesday (Sep 17) boasted that "only consequential presidents get shot at".</p>

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Amid tight security arrangements, the polling for the first phase of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections began on Wednesday (Sep 18). In other news, shocking details continue to emerge from the Lebanon pager explosions that neutralised nine alleged Hezbollah militants on Tuesday (Sep 17).

Amid tight security arrangements, the polling for the first phase of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections began on Wednesday (Sep 18). In other news, shocking details continue to emerge from the Lebanon pager explosions that neutralised nine alleged Hezbollah militants on Tuesday (Sep 17). Click on headlines to read more: LIVE | Jammu and Kashmir Elections Phase 1: Congress urges voters to remember 'travesty' of downgrade to UT As per the Election Commission of India, voting commenced at 7 am and will come to a close at 6 pm. In the first phase of elections, a total of 24 assembly constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir will go to polls. Of these, 16 seats are in the Kashmir region and 8 seats are in the Jammu region. Republicans in US Senate block passage of bill that would've guaranteed access to IVF A bill that sought to enshrine the right for American couples to avail of IVF treatments was blocked by Republicans in the US Senate on Tuesday (Sep 17). This comes just days after Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump surprised voters by voicing his support for the procedure. Taiwanese company whose pagers exploded in Lebanon denies manufacturing them Gold Apollo, the Taiwanese company whose pagers reportedly exploded in Lebanon, killing nine alleged Hezbollah fighters while injuring over 3,000, has claimed that it didn't make the devices, albeit had only licensed its name. 'Only consequential presidents get shot at,' boasts Trump after second assassination attempt The former US president who is vying for a second term in the White House while campaigning on Tuesday (Sep 17) boasted that "only consequential presidents get shot at". Watch | Israel's pager blasts: Hezbollah vows to punish Israel after blasts ×

Morning news brief: Jammu & Kashmir assembly polls; Lebanon pager explosions, and more

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:15,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1702}">Gaza health ministry has identified&nbsp;over 34,000 Palestinians that have been killed in the almost one-year-long, ongoing war between Hamas and Israel. It has published a 649-page exhaustive list of the victims.</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:68,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1755}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:68,&quot;w&quot;:212,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1755}">Victims of Gaza war</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:113,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1800}">The list released by the Gaza health ministry contains the names, ages, genders, and ID numbers of more than 80 per cent or 34,344 victims of the war.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:162,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1849}">It also mentions 7,613 other people that have perished in the war, and whose bodies were received by the hospitals and morgues in the territory but whose identities are yet to be confirmed. The total death toll on the Palestinian side has crossed 41,000 as per reports.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:229,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1916}"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:229,&quot;w&quot;:689,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1916}" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/taiwanese-company-whose-pagers-exploded-in-lebanon-denies-manufacturing-them-759622">Hezbollah Pager Explosion: Taiwanese company whose pagers exploded in Lebanon denies manufacturing them</a></strong></p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:279,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1966}">Among the dead are 169 babies who were born after the Hamas militant group's Oct 7 attack, and an over one-hundred-year-old man — born in 1922 — a survivor of more than a century of war and upheaval who didn't survive this war.</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:350,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2037}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:350,&quot;w&quot;:545,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2037}">Gone too soon: Children killed in Israel-Hamas war</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:394,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2081}">The 649-page-long document lists the dead largely by age. It underlines the shockingly high toll of Israeli attacks on Palestinian children, with over a hundred pages of the list filled with victims under the age of 10.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:444,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2131}">Shockingly, the first adult name in the impossibly long list does not appear until page 215.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:444,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2131}"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israels-shin-bet-thwarts-hezbollahs-remote-bombing-plot-targeting-former-security-chief-759582">Israel’s Shin Bet thwarts Hezbollah’s remote bombing plot targeting former security chief</a></strong></p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:476,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:69,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2163}">While the list contains names of both civilians and fighters, because of their age and gender, the majority of those dead can be identified as civilians. The list of dead Palestinians includes 11,355 children, 6,297 women and 2,955 people aged 60 or older. Among the men, surely many are civilians of fighting age who died in the ongoing war.</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:564,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2251}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:564,&quot;w&quot;:340,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2251}">Israel refutes the high death toll</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:609,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2296}">Israel officials have repeatedly questioned the death toll and argue that the Hamas-controlled government and its officials are not providing reliable figures.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:659,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2346}">However, according to the reports, the doctors and the civil servants in the territory have proven the credibility of their records in previous wars. During the many conflicts between 2009 and 2021, a tally by the United Nations closely matched the ones from Gaza.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:726,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:69,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2413}">In May, Farhan Haq, a spokesperson for the UN secretary-general when questioned about the numbers had said,&nbsp;"Unfortunately, we have the sad experience of coordinating with the Ministry of Health on casualty figures every few years for large mass casualty incidents in Gaza; and in past times, their figures have proven to be generally accurate."</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:810,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2497}"><em bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:810,&quot;w&quot;:182,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2497}">(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Gaza health ministry has identified over 34,000 Palestinians that have been killed in the almost one-year-long, ongoing war between Hamas and Israel. It has published a 649-page exhaustive list of the victims.

Gaza health ministry has identified over 34,000 Palestinians that have been killed in the almost one-year-long, ongoing war between Hamas and Israel. It has published a 649-page exhaustive list of the victims. Victims of Gaza war The list released by the Gaza health ministry contains the names, ages, genders, and ID numbers of more than 80 per cent or 34,344 victims of the war. It also mentions 7,613 other people that have perished in the war, and whose bodies were received by the hospitals and morgues in the territory but whose identities are yet to be confirmed. The total death toll on the Palestinian side has crossed 41,000 as per reports. Also read | Hezbollah Pager Explosion: Taiwanese company whose pagers exploded in Lebanon denies manufacturing them Among the dead are 169 babies who were born after the Hamas militant group's Oct 7 attack, and an over one-hundred-year-old man — born in 1922 — a survivor of more than a century of war and upheaval who didn't survive this war. Gone too soon: Children killed in Israel-Hamas war The 649-page-long document lists the dead largely by age. It underlines the shockingly high toll of Israeli attacks on Palestinian children, with over a hundred pages of the list filled with victims under the age of 10. Shockingly, the first adult name in the impossibly long list does not appear until page 215. Also read | Israel’s Shin Bet thwarts Hezbollah’s remote bombing plot targeting former security chief While the list contains names of both civilians and fighters, because of their age and gender, the majority of those dead can be identified as civilians. The list of dead Palestinians includes 11,355 children, 6,297 women and 2,955 people aged 60 or older. Among the men, surely many are civilians of fighting age who died in the ongoing war. Israel refutes the high death toll Israel officials have repeatedly questioned the death toll and argue that the Hamas-controlled government and its officials are not providing reliable figures. However, according to the reports, the doctors and the civil servants in the territory have proven the credibility of their records in previous wars. During the many conflicts between 2009 and 2021, a tally by the United Nations closely matched the ones from Gaza. In May, Farhan Haq, a spokesperson for the UN secretary-general when questioned about the numbers had said, "Unfortunately, we have the sad experience of coordinating with the Ministry of Health on casualty figures every few years for large mass casualty incidents in Gaza; and in past times, their figures have proven to be generally accurate." (With inputs from agencies)

Israel-Hamas war: 215 of 649 pages are just children; Gaza health ministry releases names of victims

<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cabinet on Wednesday (Sep 18) approved the proposal for a 'One Nation One Election', in a step towards holding simultaneous polls for Lok Sabha and state assemblies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>'One Nation, One Election'&nbsp;was&nbsp;one of the key promises made by PM Modi's&nbsp;Bharatiya Janata Party&nbsp;(BJP) in its manifesto for the Lok Sabha elections which were held earlier this year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The approval was granted after a report prepared by a high-level panel headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind was presented in front of the cabinet.</p>

<p>The panel&nbsp;in March this year recommended simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha and state assemblies as the first step, followed by synchronised local body polls within 100 days.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Ram Nath Kovind-led committee has not specified any period for rolling out simultaneous polls.</p>

<p>It has proposed the creation of an 'Implementation Group' to look into the execution of the panel's recommendations.</p>

<h2><strong>Previous instance&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Elections (to the House of the People and Legislative Assemblies of States) were mostly held simultaneously from 1951-52 to 1967, after which this cycle was broken.</p>

<p>Currently,&nbsp;elections are held almost every year and within a year too at different times which keeps the politicians more focused on winning elections, instead of working for the welfare of the public.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The panel is of the view that holding simultaneous polls will help save resources, spur development and social cohesion. It will also deepen the "foundations of the democratic rubric" and help realise the aspirations of "India that is Bharat".&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/one-nation-one-election-explained-what-is-it-and-how-it-will-work-700187"><strong>Watch |&nbsp;'One Nation, One Election' Explained; What is it and How it will work</strong></a></p>

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<h2><strong>BJP batting for ONOE</strong></h2>

<p>The approval comes a day after Union Home Minister, Amit Shah, addressing a press conference to mark the 100 days of the third term of PM Modi said ONOE will be implemented within the current tenure.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We plan to implement 'One Nation, One Election' in the present tenure of this government."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bjp-led-nda-govt-in-india-to-implement-one-nation-one-election-within-its-current-tenure-report-758896"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;NDA govt to implement ‘One Nation, One Election’ in India during current term: Report</strong></a></p>

<p>In his Independence Day address last month, PM Modi also made a strong pitch for 'One Nation, One Election', contending that frequent polls were creating hurdles in the country's progress.</p>

<p>"The nation has to come forward for 'One Nation, One Election'," Modi had said in his address from the ramparts of the Red Fort.</p>

<p>According to reports, after the approval, the bill for ONOE is expected to be presented in the parliament during the winter session.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cabinet on Wednesday (Sep 18) approved the proposal for a 'One Nation One Election', in a step towards holding simultaneous polls for Lok Sabha and state assemblies.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cabinet on Wednesday (Sep 18) approved the proposal for a 'One Nation One Election', in a step towards holding simultaneous polls for Lok Sabha and state assemblies. 'One Nation, One Election' was one of the key promises made by PM Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in its manifesto for the Lok Sabha elections which were held earlier this year. The approval was granted after a report prepared by a high-level panel headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind was presented in front of the cabinet. The panel in March this year recommended simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha and state assemblies as the first step, followed by synchronised local body polls within 100 days. The Ram Nath Kovind-led committee has not specified any period for rolling out simultaneous polls. It has proposed the creation of an 'Implementation Group' to look into the execution of the panel's recommendations. Previous instance Elections (to the House of the People and Legislative Assemblies of States) were mostly held simultaneously from 1951-52 to 1967, after which this cycle was broken. Currently, elections are held almost every year and within a year too at different times which keeps the politicians more focused on winning elections, instead of working for the welfare of the public. The panel is of the view that holding simultaneous polls will help save resources, spur development and social cohesion. It will also deepen the "foundations of the democratic rubric" and help realise the aspirations of "India that is Bharat". Watch | 'One Nation, One Election' Explained; What is it and How it will work × BJP batting for ONOE The approval comes a day after Union Home Minister, Amit Shah, addressing a press conference to mark the 100 days of the third term of PM Modi said ONOE will be implemented within the current tenure. "We plan to implement 'One Nation, One Election' in the present tenure of this government." Also read | NDA govt to implement ‘One Nation, One Election’ in India during current term: Report In his Independence Day address last month, PM Modi also made a strong pitch for 'One Nation, One Election', contending that frequent polls were creating hurdles in the country's progress. "The nation has to come forward for 'One Nation, One Election'," Modi had said in his address from the ramparts of the Red Fort. According to reports, after the approval, the bill for ONOE is expected to be presented in the parliament during the winter session. (With inputs from agencies)

PM Narendra Modi's cabinet approves One Nation One Election

<p>US-based kitchenware company Tupperware and its subsidaries have filed for bankruptcy after struggling to meet sales goals, ballooning losses and growing competition. The publically traded&nbsp;company filed&nbsp;for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and has asked the court for permission to start a sale process&nbsp;of the business.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to bankruptcy filings in the US&nbsp;Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, the 78-year-old firm listed $500 million-$1 billion in estimated assets and $1 billion-$10 billion in estimated liabilities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The company's shares have fallen by more than 50 per cent&nbsp;this week after reports that it was planning to file for bankruptcy.</p>

<p>"Over the last several years, the company's financial position has been severely impacted by the challenging macroeconomic environment," Chief Executive Officer Laurie Goldman said in a press release.</p>

<p>"As a result, we explored numerous strategic options and determined this is the best path forward. This process is meant to provide us with essential flexibility as we pursue strategic alternatives to support our transformation into a digital-first, technology-led company better positioned to serve our stakeholders."</p>

<p>The company, however, added that it will continue to serve the customers with its products while the bankruptcy proceedings are underway.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Whether you are a dedicated member of our Tupperware team, sell, cook with, or simply love our Tupperware products, you are a part of our Tupperware family. We plan to continue serving our valued customers with the high-quality products they love and trust throughout this process."</p>

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<p>The decision to go bankrupt came about four years after Tupperware reported a fall in sales for six consecutive quarters since the third quarter of 2021.</p>

<h2><strong>Indian moms and Tupperware&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>The Tupperware brand has been synonymous with tiffin boxes and storage containers, especially in India where it is often mentioned in the popular discourse.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/indian-food-delivery-giant-swiggy-prepares-for-ipo-filing-this-week-759062" target="_blank">Also read |&nbsp;Indian food delivery giant Swiggy prepares for IPO filing this week</a></strong></p>

<p>Tupperware entered the Indian market in 1996 when most households were still wary of using plastic container. However, owing to its durability, versatility, easy-to-transport and spill-proof qualities, Tupperware soon became a household item.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The kitchenware company is instantly correlated to the Indian moms who scold their husbands and children anytime a Tupperware container is lost.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While the brand may not last long, its connection with millions will probably last. After all, everyone is still wary of losing their Tupperware.&nbsp;</p>

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US-based kitchenware company Tupperware and its subsidaries have filed for bankruptcy after struggling to meet sales goals, ballooning losses and growing competition.

US-based kitchenware company Tupperware and its subsidaries have filed for bankruptcy after struggling to meet sales goals, ballooning losses and growing competition. The publically traded company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and has asked the court for permission to start a sale process of the business. According to bankruptcy filings in the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, the 78-year-old firm listed $500 million-$1 billion in estimated assets and $1 billion-$10 billion in estimated liabilities. The company's shares have fallen by more than 50 per cent this week after reports that it was planning to file for bankruptcy. "Over the last several years, the company's financial position has been severely impacted by the challenging macroeconomic environment," Chief Executive Officer Laurie Goldman said in a press release. "As a result, we explored numerous strategic options and determined this is the best path forward. This process is meant to provide us with essential flexibility as we pursue strategic alternatives to support our transformation into a digital-first, technology-led company better positioned to serve our stakeholders." The company, however, added that it will continue to serve the customers with its products while the bankruptcy proceedings are underway. "Whether you are a dedicated member of our Tupperware team, sell, cook with, or simply love our Tupperware products, you are a part of our Tupperware family. We plan to continue serving our valued customers with the high-quality products they love and trust throughout this process." Watch | Economic fallout deepens from West African floods × The decision to go bankrupt came about four years after Tupperware reported a fall in sales for six consecutive quarters since the third quarter of 2021. Indian moms and Tupperware The Tupperware brand has been synonymous with tiffin boxes and storage containers, especially in India where it is often mentioned in the popular discourse. Also read | Indian food delivery giant Swiggy prepares for IPO filing this week Tupperware entered the Indian market in 1996 when most households were still wary of using plastic container. However, owing to its durability, versatility, easy-to-transport and spill-proof qualities, Tupperware soon became a household item. The kitchenware company is instantly correlated to the Indian moms who scold their husbands and children anytime a Tupperware container is lost. While the brand may not last long, its connection with millions will probably last. After all, everyone is still wary of losing their Tupperware. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>The New Democratic Party (NDP) leader Jagmeet Singh was involved in a confrontation outside the Canadian Parliament after someone accused him of being a "corrupted b*****d".&nbsp;</p>

<p>The incident took place on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Tuesday (Sep 17) when Singh was around a pair of protesters.</p>

<p>"Are you voting non-confidence today?” said one, while another added,&nbsp;“Corrupted b*****d."</p>

<p>The video of the kerfuffle went viral on social media and showed a visibly angry Singh turning around and getting in one of the men's faces who addressed him using the vulgar term.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Who said that?” Singh could be heard as saying as he walked back towards the hecklers. “You got something to say?”</p>

<p>After unsuccessfully asking the group to point towards the 'gentleman' who used the unsavoury language, Singh said,&nbsp;“You’re a coward, you’re not going to say it to my face,” before turning to walk away.</p>

<p>A spokesperson for the NDP said that protesters gathered outside the parliament had been "intimidating" and "harassing" politicians, their staff and others.</p>

<p>"Jagmeet Singh does not tolerate bullies and does not condone violence," the spokesperson said in an email.</p>

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<p>Notably, three members of the&nbsp;Parliamentary Protective Service were around at the time of the confrontation but only intervened at the end.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Jagmeet breaks coalition&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The Canadian political landscape was thrown into a tizzy after Singh's NDP withdrew its support to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberal government.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The NDP's support was crucial for the Liberal government, allowing it to maintain power through a confidence-and-supply agreement established in 2022. Singh's support to Trudeau's government had caused controversy as he allegedly supports the Khalistani separatist cause.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/wion-edit-is-canada-silently-surrendering-itself-to-khalistanis-270540"><strong>Also read | WION Edit: Is Canada silently surrendering itself to Khalistanis?</strong></a></p>

<p>Meanwhile, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said his party plans to put forward a non-confidence motion at the earliest possible opportunity in hopes of bringing down the Liberal government.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The New Democratic Party (NDP) leader Jagmeet Singh was involved in a confrontation outside the Canadian Parliament after someone accused him of being a "corrupted b*****d".

The New Democratic Party (NDP) leader Jagmeet Singh was involved in a confrontation outside the Canadian Parliament after someone accused him of being a "corrupted b*****d". The incident took place on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Tuesday (Sep 17) when Singh was around a pair of protesters. "Are you voting non-confidence today?” said one, while another added, “Corrupted b*****d." The video of the kerfuffle went viral on social media and showed a visibly angry Singh turning around and getting in one of the men's faces who addressed him using the vulgar term. “Who said that?” Singh could be heard as saying as he walked back towards the hecklers. “You got something to say?” After unsuccessfully asking the group to point towards the 'gentleman' who used the unsavoury language, Singh said, “You’re a coward, you’re not going to say it to my face,” before turning to walk away. A spokesperson for the NDP said that protesters gathered outside the parliament had been "intimidating" and "harassing" politicians, their staff and others. "Jagmeet Singh does not tolerate bullies and does not condone violence," the spokesperson said in an email. #WATCH: Jagmeet Singh shows more aggression towards Canadian Citizens than he ever has towards Justin Trudeau. Jagmeet Singh calls people cowards when he is the biggest coward of all! And I would say that to your face, Jimmy! pic.twitter.com/7cRwQVlYpa — govt.exe is corrupt (@govt_corrupt) September 17, 2024 × Notably, three members of the Parliamentary Protective Service were around at the time of the confrontation but only intervened at the end. Watch | Who is Khalistan supporter Jagmeet Singh × Jagmeet breaks coalition The Canadian political landscape was thrown into a tizzy after Singh's NDP withdrew its support to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberal government. The NDP's support was crucial for the Liberal government, allowing it to maintain power through a confidence-and-supply agreement established in 2022. Singh's support to Trudeau's government had caused controversy as he allegedly supports the Khalistani separatist cause. Also read | WION Edit: Is Canada silently surrendering itself to Khalistanis? Meanwhile, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said his party plans to put forward a non-confidence motion at the earliest possible opportunity in hopes of bringing down the Liberal government. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Ohio Senator&nbsp;JD Vance has revealed what Donald Trump told him over the phone after the&nbsp;former US president survived a second assassination attempt in as many months on Sunday (Sep 15).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Vance, who was at his home in Cincinnati with kids, said Trump contacted him 10 minutes after the incident when the Secret Service agents had caught the would-be assassin.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>“He [Trump] says, ‘JD, you’re not going to believe this, but they tried to do it again,’”&nbsp;Vance&nbsp;told the crowd at a Faith and Freedom Coalition event in Georgia.</p>

<p>“I said, ‘No, you’re joshing me. But, what’s going on here, sir?’”</p>

<p>Trump revealed that a gunman, who was later identified as 58-year-old Ryan Wesley Routh of North Carolina, attempted to take him out using an AK-47 gun with a scope.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I was playing golf and the Secret Service found somebody who was trying to shoot me,” Vance said Trump told him.</p>

<p>Shocked by the news, Vance responded, “I said, ‘Oh my Lord sir, I’m so glad you’re okay.’”</p>

<p>Trump's vice president pick added that no assassination attempt had been made on the Democrat rivals while Trump narrowly survived both times.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The big difference between conservatives and liberals is that … no one has tried to kill Kamala Harris in the last couple of months, and two people now have tried to kill Donald Trump in the last couple of months,” Vance said.</p>

<p>“I’d say that’s pretty strong evidence that the left needs to tone down the rhetoric and needs to cut this crap out.”</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-assassination-bid-suspect-identified-as-ryan-wesley-routh-of-hawaii-759163"><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Trump Assassination Bid: Suspect identified as Ryan Wesley Routh of Hawaii</strong></a></p>

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<h2><strong>Trump blames Democrats</strong></h2>

<p>Talking to media after the incident, Trump blamed the Democrats and said their rhetoric had caused the repeated shootings against him.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Their [Democrats] rhetoric is causing me to be shot at, when I am the one who is going to save the country, and they are the ones that are destroying the country — both from the inside and out.”</p>

<p>“It is called the enemy from within,” he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-is-ryan-wesley-routh-the-man-who-attempted-to-assassinate-donald-trump-758918"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Who is Ryan Wesley Routh, the man who attempted to assassinate Donald Trump</strong></a></p>

<p>Notably, the gunman's social media footprint showed that he actively talked about politics and&nbsp;exclusively donated to Democratic candidates, dating back to 2019.</p>

<p>In an interview with&nbsp;<em>The New York Times,&nbsp;</em>Routh claimed to have travelled to Ukraine to support the war effort and recruit Afghan soldiers.&nbsp;</p>

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Ohio Senator JD Vance has revealed what Donald Trump told him over the phone after the former US president survived a second assassination attempt in as many months on Sunday (Sep 15).

Ohio Senator JD Vance has revealed what Donald Trump told him over the phone after the former US president survived a second assassination attempt in as many months on Sunday (Sep 15). Vance, who was at his home in Cincinnati with kids, said Trump contacted him 10 minutes after the incident when the Secret Service agents had caught the would-be assassin. “He [Trump] says, ‘JD, you’re not going to believe this, but they tried to do it again,’” Vance told the crowd at a Faith and Freedom Coalition event in Georgia. “I said, ‘No, you’re joshing me. But, what’s going on here, sir?’” Trump revealed that a gunman, who was later identified as 58-year-old Ryan Wesley Routh of North Carolina, attempted to take him out using an AK-47 gun with a scope. “I was playing golf and the Secret Service found somebody who was trying to shoot me,” Vance said Trump told him. Shocked by the news, Vance responded, “I said, ‘Oh my Lord sir, I’m so glad you’re okay.’” Trump's vice president pick added that no assassination attempt had been made on the Democrat rivals while Trump narrowly survived both times. “The big difference between conservatives and liberals is that … no one has tried to kill Kamala Harris in the last couple of months, and two people now have tried to kill Donald Trump in the last couple of months,” Vance said. “I’d say that’s pretty strong evidence that the left needs to tone down the rhetoric and needs to cut this crap out.” Watch | Trump Assassination Bid: Suspect identified as Ryan Wesley Routh of Hawaii × Trump blames Democrats Talking to media after the incident, Trump blamed the Democrats and said their rhetoric had caused the repeated shootings against him. “Their [Democrats] rhetoric is causing me to be shot at, when I am the one who is going to save the country, and they are the ones that are destroying the country — both from the inside and out.” “It is called the enemy from within,” he added. Also read | Who is Ryan Wesley Routh, the man who attempted to assassinate Donald Trump Notably, the gunman's social media footprint showed that he actively talked about politics and exclusively donated to Democratic candidates, dating back to 2019. In an interview with The New York Times, Routh claimed to have travelled to Ukraine to support the war effort and recruit Afghan soldiers. (With inputs from agencies)

JD Vance reveals what Donald Trump told him after surviving another assassination attempt

<p>The Indian government is unwilling to heed to USA's request to ban and block Russian state media network RT, formerly known as Russia Today, globally. While the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is yet to issue an official statement, a government official told <em>The Hindu </em>that&nbsp;the&nbsp;matter “does not pertain to India” altogether.</p>

<p>Notably, the issue was discussed at a meeting between US Embassy officials and the MEA in the past fortnight.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kanwal Sibal, former Indian ambassador to Russia said banning media organisations showed “double standards” by the Western countries.</p>

<p>“This will be viewed as double standards by the Global South that they are trying to target. India will obviously not be responsive to such American pressure," Sibal told the publication.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Last week US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced sanctions against RT stating that the&nbsp;Russian state-backed media company was&nbsp;“functioning like a de facto arm" of Moscow's intelligence apparatus.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Today, we’re exposing how Russia deploys similar tactics around the world,” Blinken said. “Russian weaponisation of disinformation to subvert and polarise free and open societies extends to every part of the world.”</p>

<p>“We urge every ally, every partner to start by treating RT’s activities as they do other intelligence activities by Russia within their borders,” Blinken added, with the UK and Canada launching the 'joint diplomatic campaign&nbsp;alongside.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-russia-summit-pm-modi-calls-russia-indias-all-weather-friend-739394"><strong>Watch |&nbsp;India-Russia Summit: PM Modi calls Russia 'India's all-weather friend'</strong></a></p>

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<p>While New Delhi has seemingly refused to comply, Facebook owner Meta on Monday (Sep 16) said it was banning&nbsp;RT, Rossiya Segodnya and other Russian state media networks from its platforms. The Mark Zuckerberg-owned company said these outlets had employed&nbsp;deceptive tactics to carry out covert influence operations online.</p>

<p>"After careful consideration, we expanded our ongoing enforcement against Russian state media outlets. Rossiya Segodnya, RT and other related entities are now banned from our apps globally for foreign interference activity," the social media company said in a written statement.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indians-duped-into-joining-russian-army-return-home-says-were-treated-like-slaves-758677"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Indians 'duped' into joining Russian army return home, say were 'treated like slaves'</strong></a></p>

<p>Meta added that enforcement of the ban would roll out over the coming days. In addition to Facebook, Meta's apps include Instagram, WhatsApp and Threads. It remains interesting to see if RT is blacklisted on Indian Meta platforms.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile,&nbsp;RT criticised the US move and accused the White House of trying to prevent the broadcaster from operating as a journalistic organisation.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The Indian government is unwilling to heed to USA's request to ban and block Russian state media network RT, formerly known as Russia Today, globally. While the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is yet to issue an official statement, a government official told The Hindu that the matter “does not pertain to India” altogether.

The Indian government is unwilling to heed to USA's request to ban and block Russian state media network RT, formerly known as Russia Today, globally. While the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is yet to issue an official statement, a government official told The Hindu that the matter “does not pertain to India” altogether. Notably, the issue was discussed at a meeting between US Embassy officials and the MEA in the past fortnight. Kanwal Sibal, former Indian ambassador to Russia said banning media organisations showed “double standards” by the Western countries. “This will be viewed as double standards by the Global South that they are trying to target. India will obviously not be responsive to such American pressure," Sibal told the publication. Last week US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced sanctions against RT stating that the Russian state-backed media company was “functioning like a de facto arm" of Moscow's intelligence apparatus. “Today, we’re exposing how Russia deploys similar tactics around the world,” Blinken said. “Russian weaponisation of disinformation to subvert and polarise free and open societies extends to every part of the world.” “We urge every ally, every partner to start by treating RT’s activities as they do other intelligence activities by Russia within their borders,” Blinken added, with the UK and Canada launching the 'joint diplomatic campaign alongside. Watch | India-Russia Summit: PM Modi calls Russia 'India's all-weather friend' × While New Delhi has seemingly refused to comply, Facebook owner Meta on Monday (Sep 16) said it was banning RT, Rossiya Segodnya and other Russian state media networks from its platforms. The Mark Zuckerberg-owned company said these outlets had employed deceptive tactics to carry out covert influence operations online. "After careful consideration, we expanded our ongoing enforcement against Russian state media outlets. Rossiya Segodnya, RT and other related entities are now banned from our apps globally for foreign interference activity," the social media company said in a written statement. Also read | Indians 'duped' into joining Russian army return home, say were 'treated like slaves' Meta added that enforcement of the ban would roll out over the coming days. In addition to Facebook, Meta's apps include Instagram, WhatsApp and Threads. It remains interesting to see if RT is blacklisted on Indian Meta platforms. Meanwhile, RT criticised the US move and accused the White House of trying to prevent the broadcaster from operating as a journalistic organisation. (With inputs from agencies)

India refuses to budge while US, Meta sanction and ban Russian state media network RT

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<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:82,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1769}">This comes as, nearly a year into the Gaza war, Hamas Chief Yahya Sinwar on Monday (Sep 16) said that the militant group has prepared itself to fight a "long war".</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:82,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1769}"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-pm-netanyahu-threatening-to-fire-defence-minister-gallant-once-again-reports-758940">Israeli PM Netanyahu threatening to fire Defence Minister Gallant once again: Reports</a></strong></p>

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<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:180,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1867}">In a statement, PM Netanyahu's office said that the nation's political-security cabinet has "updated the goals of the war this evening so that they include the following section: the safe return of the residents of the north to their homes."</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:247,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1934}">Previously, on Monday, Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, in conversation with a visiting US envoy, stressed that "military action" was the "only way left to ensure the return of Israel's northern communities to their homes".</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:314,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:69,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2001}">Cross-border fire with Hezbollah, a key Hamas ally, has been intensifying since the conflict began on October 7. Hezbollah, backed by Iran, has been engaging in near-daily strikes with Israeli forces. Although the group has suggested it would stand down if a ceasefire in Gaza were reached, Israel insists that it cannot tolerate militants near its northern border.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:398,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2085}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:398,&quot;w&quot;:656,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2085}">Also read |&nbsp;<a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:88,&quot;y&quot;:398,&quot;w&quot;:575,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:121,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2085}" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-military-probably-killed-three-hostages-in-gaza-airstrikes-confirms-probe-758870">Israeli military ‘probably’ killed three hostages in Gaza airstrikes, confirms probe</a></strong></p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:434,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2121}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:434,&quot;w&quot;:177,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2121}">Hamas' long war</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:479,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2166}">Meanwhile, on the Gaza front, Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar declared that the group is prepared for a long fight, backed by Iran-backed regional allies.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:528,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2215}">In a letter to Yemeni allies - the Houthis, Sinwar, who took over as Hamas leader last month after the killing of Ismail Haniyeh, said: "We have prepared ourselves to fight a long war of attrition".&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:578,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2265}">Sinwar, as per AFP, also threatened that Iran-backed groups in Gaza and elsewhere in the region would "break the enemy's political will".</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:628,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2315}">"Our combined efforts with you" and with groups in Lebanon and Iraq "will break this enemy and inflict defeat on it," said the Hamas leader.</p>

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Tuesday (Sep 17) a significant expansion of his country's war objectives. Israel's war goals now include the return of northern residents who fled because of clashes with Hezbollah.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Tuesday (Sep 17) a significant expansion of his country's war objectives. Israel's war goals now include the return of northern residents who fled because of clashes with Hezbollah. This comes as, nearly a year into the Gaza war, Hamas Chief Yahya Sinwar on Monday (Sep 16) said that the militant group has prepared itself to fight a "long war". Also read | Israeli PM Netanyahu threatening to fire Defence Minister Gallant once again: Reports Israel's war goals In a statement, PM Netanyahu's office said that the nation's political-security cabinet has "updated the goals of the war this evening so that they include the following section: the safe return of the residents of the north to their homes." Previously, on Monday, Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, in conversation with a visiting US envoy, stressed that "military action" was the "only way left to ensure the return of Israel's northern communities to their homes". Cross-border fire with Hezbollah, a key Hamas ally, has been intensifying since the conflict began on October 7. Hezbollah, backed by Iran, has been engaging in near-daily strikes with Israeli forces. Although the group has suggested it would stand down if a ceasefire in Gaza were reached, Israel insists that it cannot tolerate militants near its northern border. Also read | Israeli military ‘probably’ killed three hostages in Gaza airstrikes, confirms probe Hamas' long war Meanwhile, on the Gaza front, Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar declared that the group is prepared for a long fight, backed by Iran-backed regional allies. In a letter to Yemeni allies - the Houthis, Sinwar, who took over as Hamas leader last month after the killing of Ismail Haniyeh, said: "We have prepared ourselves to fight a long war of attrition". Sinwar, as per AFP, also threatened that Iran-backed groups in Gaza and elsewhere in the region would "break the enemy's political will". "Our combined efforts with you" and with groups in Lebanon and Iraq "will break this enemy and inflict defeat on it," said the Hamas leader. (With inputs from agencies)

Gaza conflict: Israel updates its 'goals of war' as Hamas chief says group prepared to fight 'long war'

<p>US lawmakers and the Consulate General of India in New York have&nbsp;condemned the vandalism of the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Temple in Melville, New York. On Monday (Sep 16), images and videos surfaced on social media, showing the defaced temple with extremists painting slogans such as 'F**k Modi' and&nbsp;‘Modi is Terrorist’.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The vandalism of the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Melville, New York, is unacceptable; The Consulate General of India in New York is in touch with the community and has raised the matter with US&nbsp;law enforcement authorities for prompt action against the perpetrators of this heinous act," the Indian consulate said in a post on X.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>'Bigotry and hate'</strong></h2>

<p>US Congress leaders condemned the incident by calling it an act of "bigotry and hate" which was happening due to incendiary "rhetoric by national leaders".</p>

<p>"There is too much hate! I am appalled by the hideous acts of vandalism targeting the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Melville," said&nbsp;US Congressman Tom Suozzi.</p>

<p>"Such acts of vandalism, bigotry, and hate are happening far too often because of inflammatory rhetoric by national leaders, extremism, and lack of accountability. Acts like these are un-American and contradict the core values of our nation."</p>

<p>Congressman Ro Khanna also reacted to the vandalism and sought accountability to avert similar incidents in future.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Freedom of worship is a bedrock of our democracy. There is no place for acts of intimidation, harassment or violence," Khanna said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/at-least-8-hindu-idols-vandalised-by-miscreants-in-bangladeshs-faridpur-temple-758988"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;At least 8 Hindu idols vandalised by miscreants in Bangladesh's Faridpur temple</strong></a></p>

<p>After the incident, BAPS issued a statement, claiming that the act was 'aimed at inciting hatred against Hindus'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Deeply saddened by the desecration of our BAPS Mandir in Melville, NY, an act aimed at inciting hatred against Hindus. Today, local, state &amp; federal leaders gathered to promote peace, respect &amp; unity. Guided by our faith, we stand united against hate with compassion &amp; solidarity," BAPS Public Affairs wrote on X.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/gravitas-hindu-temple-vandalised-again-in-canada-743592"><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Gravitas: Hindu temple vandalised again in Canada</strong></a></p>

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<h2><strong>Hindus demonised</strong></h2>

<p>Last month, members of a local church protested against the newly unveiled 90-foot bronze statue of Hindu god, Lord Hanuman, at the Sri Ashtalakshmi Temple in Sugar Land, roughly 35 km from Houston.</p>

<p>The leader of the church, Greg Gervais, called Lord Hanuman a 'demon god' in one of the viral Facebook videos as his followers gathered near the statue, praying and proselytising until one temple leader threatened to call the police.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


US lawmakers and the Consulate General of India in New York have condemned the vandalism of the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Temple in Melville, New York. On Monday (Sep 16), images and videos surfaced on social media, showing the defaced temple with extremists painting slogans such as 'F**k Modi' and ‘Modi is Terrorist’.

US lawmakers and the Consulate General of India in New York have condemned the vandalism of the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Temple in Melville, New York. On Monday (Sep 16), images and videos surfaced on social media, showing the defaced temple with extremists painting slogans such as 'F**k Modi' and ‘Modi is Terrorist’. “The vandalism of the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Melville, New York, is unacceptable; The Consulate General of India in New York is in touch with the community and has raised the matter with US law enforcement authorities for prompt action against the perpetrators of this heinous act," the Indian consulate said in a post on X. The vandalism of the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Melville, New York, is unacceptable ; The Consulate @IndiainNewYork is in touch with the community and has raised the matter with U.S. law enforcement authorities for prompt action against the perpetrators of this heinous act.… — India in New York (@IndiainNewYork) September 16, 2024 × 'Bigotry and hate' US Congress leaders condemned the incident by calling it an act of "bigotry and hate" which was happening due to incendiary "rhetoric by national leaders". "There is too much hate! I am appalled by the hideous acts of vandalism targeting the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Melville," said US Congressman Tom Suozzi. "Such acts of vandalism, bigotry, and hate are happening far too often because of inflammatory rhetoric by national leaders, extremism, and lack of accountability. Acts like these are un-American and contradict the core values of our nation." Congressman Ro Khanna also reacted to the vandalism and sought accountability to avert similar incidents in future. "Freedom of worship is a bedrock of our democracy. There is no place for acts of intimidation, harassment or violence," Khanna said. Also read | At least 8 Hindu idols vandalised by miscreants in Bangladesh's Faridpur temple After the incident, BAPS issued a statement, claiming that the act was 'aimed at inciting hatred against Hindus'. "Deeply saddened by the desecration of our BAPS Mandir in Melville, NY, an act aimed at inciting hatred against Hindus. Today, local, state & federal leaders gathered to promote peace, respect & unity. Guided by our faith, we stand united against hate with compassion & solidarity," BAPS Public Affairs wrote on X. Watch | Gravitas: Hindu temple vandalised again in Canada × Hindus demonised Last month, members of a local church protested against the newly unveiled 90-foot bronze statue of Hindu god, Lord Hanuman, at the Sri Ashtalakshmi Temple in Sugar Land, roughly 35 km from Houston. The leader of the church, Greg Gervais, called Lord Hanuman a 'demon god' in one of the viral Facebook videos as his followers gathered near the statue, praying and proselytising until one temple leader threatened to call the police. (With inputs from agencies)

US lawmakers, Indian consulate react to vandalism at BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in New York

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:15,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1852}">Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, as per reports, met with the head of the New Hope party Gideon Sa'ar to negotiate a possible political settlement under which both of them will jointly appoint a new Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff.&nbsp;</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:85,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1922}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:85,&quot;w&quot;:441,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1922}">Agreement between Netanyahu and Sa'ar</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:130,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1967}">As per the Times of Israel, if rumours prove to be true and the prime minister decides to end the tenure of current Defence Minister Yoav Gallant,&nbsp;Sa'ar, a former ally turned rival, who is currently a member of the opposition,&nbsp;is expected to be appointed as his successor.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:197,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2034}">As part of this arrangement, Haaretz and Ynet reported that IDF chief Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi may find himself replaced. However, it is still uncertain whether Halevi will be forced out or asked to leave voluntarily from his IDF chief of staff post.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:264,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2101}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:264,&quot;w&quot;:695,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2101}">Also read |&nbsp;<a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:264,&quot;w&quot;:695,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2101}" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israels-initial-report-on-american-woman-aysenur-ezgi-eygis-death-doesnt-exonerate-troops-us-says-759287">Israel's initial report on American woman Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi's death doesn't exonerate troops, says US</a></strong></p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:314,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2151}">If not the defence minister, Sa'ar may be given the role of the foreign minister while Israel Katz takes over from Gallant, reported Channel 12. It also reported that New Hope MKs Ze'ev Elkin and Sharren Haskel may be offered ministerial portfolios.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:381,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2218}">The two have reportedly also decided that Sa'ar will have the power to veto and override any legislation pertaining to the judiciary before it is approved or promoted. However, Netanyahu won't need his consent for other actions pertaining to Netanyahu's judicial overhaul, like appointing or firing people.</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:451,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2288}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:451,&quot;w&quot;:286,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2288}">Gallant's alleged dismissal</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:496,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2333}">This comes as on Monday (Sep 16) it was reported that Netanyahu was contemplating the dismissal of defence minister Yoav Gallant. As per reports, Gallant's opposition to Israel's large-scale operation in Lebanon was being used as a convenient pretext to replace him.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:496,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2333}"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/gaza-conflict-israel-updates-its-goals-of-war-as-hamas-chief-says-group-prepared-to-fight-long-war-759251">Gaza conflict: Israel updates its 'goals of war' as Hamas chief says group prepared to fight 'long war'</a></strong></p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:563,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2400}">This would not be the first time Netanyahu has tried to fire Gallant. The two leaders have been at odds over a number of government policies and, more recently, the handling of the war in Gaza and the terms of a possible hostage release and ceasefire deal with Islamist militant group Hamas.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:630,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2467}"><em bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:630,&quot;w&quot;:182,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2467}">(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, as per reports, met with the head of the New Hope party Gideon Sa'ar to negotiate a possible political settlement under which both of them will jointly appoint a new Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff.

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, as per reports, met with the head of the New Hope party Gideon Sa'ar to negotiate a possible political settlement under which both of them will jointly appoint a new Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff. Agreement between Netanyahu and Sa'ar As per the Times of Israel, if rumours prove to be true and the prime minister decides to end the tenure of current Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, Sa'ar, a former ally turned rival, who is currently a member of the opposition, is expected to be appointed as his successor. As part of this arrangement, Haaretz and Ynet reported that IDF chief Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi may find himself replaced. However, it is still uncertain whether Halevi will be forced out or asked to leave voluntarily from his IDF chief of staff post. Also read | Israel's initial report on American woman Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi's death doesn't exonerate troops, says US If not the defence minister, Sa'ar may be given the role of the foreign minister while Israel Katz takes over from Gallant, reported Channel 12. It also reported that New Hope MKs Ze'ev Elkin and Sharren Haskel may be offered ministerial portfolios. The two have reportedly also decided that Sa'ar will have the power to veto and override any legislation pertaining to the judiciary before it is approved or promoted. However, Netanyahu won't need his consent for other actions pertaining to Netanyahu's judicial overhaul, like appointing or firing people. Gallant's alleged dismissal This comes as on Monday (Sep 16) it was reported that Netanyahu was contemplating the dismissal of defence minister Yoav Gallant. As per reports, Gallant's opposition to Israel's large-scale operation in Lebanon was being used as a convenient pretext to replace him. Also read | Gaza conflict: Israel updates its 'goals of war' as Hamas chief says group prepared to fight 'long war' This would not be the first time Netanyahu has tried to fire Gallant. The two leaders have been at odds over a number of government policies and, more recently, the handling of the war in Gaza and the terms of a possible hostage release and ceasefire deal with Islamist militant group Hamas. (With inputs from agencies)

Israeli PM Netanyahu and Gideon Sa'ar to appoint new IDF chief: Reports

<p>Police in the north-western Indian state of Rajasthan arrested an individual on Monday (Sep 16) for allegedly tampering with the national flag (Tricolour) by drawing a "crescent moon and black star" on it and waving it during the&nbsp;Eid Milad procession in Kota.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The video of the incident went viral on social media, prompting the authorities to act on the matter. Initially, three boys were detained,&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The incident took place in Anantpura during the procession. After a video of the flag went viral, we took action as per law,” said Dilip Kumar Saini, Additional SP, Kota City.</p>

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<p>Rajasthan Education Minister and MLA from Kota’s Ramganj Mandi, Madan Dilawar directed the authorities to take strict action in the matter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Bajrang Dal and other Hindu outfits alleged that the incident was a planned conspiracy wherein the tampered flag was handed over to the minors.&nbsp;Yogendra Renwal, provincial convenor of Bajrang Dal, Kota, demanded that a case be lodged against those who planned the procession, according to a <em>PTI </em>report.</p>

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<p>A similar incident was reported in the Saran district of the eastern state of Bihar. Police detained two persons for allegedly carrying the Tricolor with a 'crescent moon and star' in place of the Ashoka Chakra during a procession.</p>

<p>"A video went viral on social media showing a tricolour with a crescent moon and star symbol at its centre in place of the Ashoka Chakra, hoisted at a vehicle during Milad-un-Nabi procession," Saran police said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The flag was immediately seized...All other accused will soon be arrested," the statement added.</p>

<p>Interestingly, the police issued a warning that anyone sharing the said video on social media would face strict action.&nbsp;</p>

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Police in the north-western Indian state of Rajasthan arrested an individual on Monday (Sep 16) for allegedly tampering with the national flag (Tricolour) by drawing a "crescent moon and black star" on it and waving it during the Eid Milad procession in Kota.

Police in the north-western Indian state of Rajasthan arrested an individual on Monday (Sep 16) for allegedly tampering with the national flag (Tricolour) by drawing a "crescent moon and black star" on it and waving it during the Eid Milad procession in Kota. The video of the incident went viral on social media, prompting the authorities to act on the matter. Initially, three boys were detained, “The incident took place in Anantpura during the procession. After a video of the flag went viral, we took action as per law,” said Dilip Kumar Saini, Additional SP, Kota City. National Flag of India distorted. The video is said to be from Kota in Rajasthan. pic.twitter.com/R2yVBD9fbc — Anshul Saxena (@AskAnshul) September 16, 2024 × Watch | How India got her tricolour identity: The story of India’s national flag × Rajasthan Education Minister and MLA from Kota’s Ramganj Mandi, Madan Dilawar directed the authorities to take strict action in the matter. Bajrang Dal and other Hindu outfits alleged that the incident was a planned conspiracy wherein the tampered flag was handed over to the minors. Yogendra Renwal, provincial convenor of Bajrang Dal, Kota, demanded that a case be lodged against those who planned the procession, according to a PTI report. Also read | National Flag Day 2024: 6 Facts About the Indian Tricolour A similar incident was reported in the Saran district of the eastern state of Bihar. Police detained two persons for allegedly carrying the Tricolor with a 'crescent moon and star' in place of the Ashoka Chakra during a procession. "A video went viral on social media showing a tricolour with a crescent moon and star symbol at its centre in place of the Ashoka Chakra, hoisted at a vehicle during Milad-un-Nabi procession," Saran police said. "The flag was immediately seized...All other accused will soon be arrested," the statement added. Interestingly, the police issued a warning that anyone sharing the said video on social media would face strict action. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian Tricolour with crescent moon and star waved in Kota on Eid, police arrest 1 - VIDEO

<p>Russian President Vladimir Putin has urged his countrymen to engage in coitus&nbsp;during work breaks, in an attempt to reverse the country's declining birth rate, according to a report in&nbsp;<em>Metro.&nbsp;</em></p>

<p>Russia's fertility rate&nbsp;of just 1.5 children per woman, significantly below the 2.1 replacement rate, required to maintain population stability has caused serious concerns. Additionally, more than one million, mainly younger, Russians have left the country ever since Putin's invasion of Ukraine started two years ago.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The preservation of the Russian people is our highest national priority,” Putin was quoted as saying.</p>

<p>“The fate of Russia depends on how many of us there will be. It is a question of national importance," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Similar sentiments were echoed by&nbsp;Health Minister Dr Yevgeny Shestopalov who dismissed work as an excuse for not procreating.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Being very busy at work is not a valid reason, but a lame excuse. You can engage in procreation during breaks because life flies by too quickly,” said&nbsp;Shestopalov when quizzed about the younger population being overwhelmed by work and not having the energy to have sex.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Previous instance</strong></h2>

<p>This is not the first instance when Putin has sounded the alarm regarding Russia's population decline. In December last year, he urged Russian women to give birth to as many as eight children and make it a “norm” to create large families.</p>

<p>"Many of our ethnic groups have preserved the tradition of having strong multigenerational families with four, five, or even more children. Let us remember that Russian families, many of our grandmothers and great-grandmothers had seven, eight, or even more children," said Putin.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-appeals-women-in-russia-to-give-birth-to-8-or-more-children-665065"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Putin appeals to Russian women to give birth to '8 or more' children</strong></a></p>

<h2><strong>Birth rate crisis&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Russia's birth rate has hit its lowest point since 1999 with the number of child births falling below 100,000 in the month of June this year. 599,600 children were born in Russia in the first half of 2024, which is 16,000 fewer than in the same period in 2023, according to statistics published by Rosstat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, 325,100 deaths were recorded between January and June which suggested an acceleration in the country's natural decline of population.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This is catastrophic for the future of the nation," Kremlin's spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said in July.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/chinas-birth-rate-drop-as-pet-ownership-rises-pets-to-outnumber-children-by-2030-749283"><strong>Watch |&nbsp;China's birth rate drop as pet ownership rises; pets to outnumber children by 2030</strong></a></p>

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<p>Nina Ostanina, the head of the Committee for the Protection of Families said the citizens must organise themselves to conduct a "special demographic operation".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, in Karelia, a northwest region of the county, authorities&nbsp;announced a childbirth incentivisation policy for its female college students. Regional lawmakers declared&nbsp;that females from local universities or colleges, under the age of 25, will be paid 100,000 rubles ($1,100) for giving birth to a healthy baby.</p>

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has urged his countrymen to engage in coitus during work breaks, in an attempt to reverse the country's declining birth rate, according to a report in Metro.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has urged his countrymen to engage in coitus during work breaks, in an attempt to reverse the country's declining birth rate, according to a report in Metro. Russia's fertility rate of just 1.5 children per woman, significantly below the 2.1 replacement rate, required to maintain population stability has caused serious concerns. Additionally, more than one million, mainly younger, Russians have left the country ever since Putin's invasion of Ukraine started two years ago. “The preservation of the Russian people is our highest national priority,” Putin was quoted as saying. “The fate of Russia depends on how many of us there will be. It is a question of national importance," he added. Similar sentiments were echoed by Health Minister Dr Yevgeny Shestopalov who dismissed work as an excuse for not procreating. "Being very busy at work is not a valid reason, but a lame excuse. You can engage in procreation during breaks because life flies by too quickly,” said Shestopalov when quizzed about the younger population being overwhelmed by work and not having the energy to have sex. Previous instance This is not the first instance when Putin has sounded the alarm regarding Russia's population decline. In December last year, he urged Russian women to give birth to as many as eight children and make it a “norm” to create large families. "Many of our ethnic groups have preserved the tradition of having strong multigenerational families with four, five, or even more children. Let us remember that Russian families, many of our grandmothers and great-grandmothers had seven, eight, or even more children," said Putin. Also read | Putin appeals to Russian women to give birth to '8 or more' children Birth rate crisis Russia's birth rate has hit its lowest point since 1999 with the number of child births falling below 100,000 in the month of June this year. 599,600 children were born in Russia in the first half of 2024, which is 16,000 fewer than in the same period in 2023, according to statistics published by Rosstat. Meanwhile, 325,100 deaths were recorded between January and June which suggested an acceleration in the country's natural decline of population. "This is catastrophic for the future of the nation," Kremlin's spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said in July. Watch | China's birth rate drop as pet ownership rises; pets to outnumber children by 2030 × Nina Ostanina, the head of the Committee for the Protection of Families said the citizens must organise themselves to conduct a "special demographic operation". Notably, in Karelia, a northwest region of the county, authorities announced a childbirth incentivisation policy for its female college students. Regional lawmakers declared that females from local universities or colleges, under the age of 25, will be paid 100,000 rubles ($1,100) for giving birth to a healthy baby. (With inputs from agencies)

After appealing Russians to have 8 kids, Putin urges citizens to have sex during work break: Report

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<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:64,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1901}">State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller in a statement said that Israel's initial findings in the investigation into Eygi's death do not exonerate Israeli security forces.&nbsp;</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:118,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1955}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:118,&quot;w&quot;:327,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1955}">Who killed Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi?</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:162,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1999}">Israel, as per news agency Reuters, has admitted that its troops shot 26-year-old Eygi during a protest in the West Bank, claiming the incident was accidental and occurred amid violence during the demonstration.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:212,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2049}">She was shot while taking part in a demonstration on September 6 in the northern part of the occupied West Bank, near Nablus.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:262,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2099}">The Israeli military, in its initial probe, stated that Eygi was not the intended target, but rather another protester they described as "the key instigator of the riot.".</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:311,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2148}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:311,&quot;w&quot;:673,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2148}">Also read |&nbsp;<a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:88,&quot;y&quot;:311,&quot;w&quot;:592,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:121,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2148}" data-ved="2ahUKEwinn8O0lsmIAxVBhq8BHaKkKVYQxfQBKAB6BAgSEAE" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-military-says-its-looking-into-reports-of-turkish-american-woman-killed-at-west-bank-protest-756584" jsname="YKoRaf" ping="/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-military-says-its-looking-into-reports-of-turkish-american-woman-killed-at-west-bank-protest-756584&amp;ved=2ahUKEwinn8O0lsmIAxVBhq8BHaKkKVYQxfQBKAB6BAgSEAE">UN calls for full probe into killing of Turkish-American woman at West Bank protest</a></strong></p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:344,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2181}">US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Eygi's death "unprovoked and unjustified," pressing for an overhaul in the Israeli military's conduct in the West Bank.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:393,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:69,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2230}">Eygi,&nbsp;a human rights activist and volunteer for the International Solidarity Movement, which calls for resisting the oppression of Palestinians using non-violent methods, was shot in the head. According to state-run TRT television stated that initial findings revealed Eygi's death was caused by a bullet, which resulted in a skull fracture, brain haemorrhage, and damage to brain tissue.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:481,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2318}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:481,&quot;w&quot;:300,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2318}">US waiting for probe results</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:526,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2363}">Speaking at a regular press briefing, Miller said that Eygi's killing never should have happened.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:558,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2395}">"I hear people ... hold the initial findings up as if they somehow exonerated Israeli security forces. They very much do not, at least in our point of view," he said.</p>

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<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:640,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2477}">Miller said that the US was waiting for probe results, which the country expects to be prompt. He also said that if results are not satisfactory, America will take its own action, but did not specify what it would be.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:690,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2527}">"If the first investigation plays out…and we are not satisfied, we will, of course, look at whether any other measures are appropriate," said Miller.</p>

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The United States on Monday (Sep 16) expressed its dissatisfaction with Israel's initial findings regarding the killing of US-Turkish citizen Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller in a statement said that Israel's initial findings in the investigation into Eygi's death do not exonerate Israeli security forces.

The United States on Monday (Sep 16) expressed its dissatisfaction with Israel's initial findings regarding the killing of US-Turkish citizen Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller in a statement said that Israel's initial findings in the investigation into Eygi's death do not exonerate Israeli security forces. Who killed Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi? Israel, as per news agency Reuters, has admitted that its troops shot 26-year-old Eygi during a protest in the West Bank, claiming the incident was accidental and occurred amid violence during the demonstration. She was shot while taking part in a demonstration on September 6 in the northern part of the occupied West Bank, near Nablus. The Israeli military, in its initial probe, stated that Eygi was not the intended target, but rather another protester they described as "the key instigator of the riot.". Also read | UN calls for full probe into killing of Turkish-American woman at West Bank protest US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Eygi's death "unprovoked and unjustified," pressing for an overhaul in the Israeli military's conduct in the West Bank. Eygi, a human rights activist and volunteer for the International Solidarity Movement, which calls for resisting the oppression of Palestinians using non-violent methods, was shot in the head. According to state-run TRT television stated that initial findings revealed Eygi's death was caused by a bullet, which resulted in a skull fracture, brain haemorrhage, and damage to brain tissue. US waiting for probe results Speaking at a regular press briefing, Miller said that Eygi's killing never should have happened. "I hear people ... hold the initial findings up as if they somehow exonerated Israeli security forces. They very much do not, at least in our point of view," he said. Also read | IDF regrets ‘unintentional death’ of US-Turkish protester in West Bank Miller said that the US was waiting for probe results, which the country expects to be prompt. He also said that if results are not satisfactory, America will take its own action, but did not specify what it would be. "If the first investigation plays out…and we are not satisfied, we will, of course, look at whether any other measures are appropriate," said Miller. (With inputs from agencies)

Israel's initial report on American woman Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi's death doesn't exonerate troops, says US

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<p>British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has breached parliamentary rules by not declaring a wealthy businessman and Labour Party donor bought high-end clothes for his wife Victoria, the <em>Sunday Times </em>reported.</p>

<p>According to the publication, Starmer, in power since July, faces an investigation after "neglecting to disclose" that major Labour donor Waheed Alli covered the cost of a personal shopper, clothes and alterations for his wife.</p>

<p>The premier's registered financial interests on the parliament's website show that he has received several donations from Alli, including multiple pairs of glasses, work clothes and accommodation.</p>

<p>The <em>Sunday Times</em> said those donations were declared but the clothes given to his wife were not.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;'Reform needed, not more funding': UK PM Keir Starmer outlines plans for NHS reform</strong></p>

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<p>A spokesperson for 10 Downing Street said in a statement sent to Reuters that Starmer and his team had sought advice from authorities on coming to office, and believed they had been compliant.</p>

<p>"However, following further interrogation this month, we've declared further items," the spokesperson said.</p>

<p>Alli is a British media entrepreneur and former chairman of the online fashion retailer ASOS.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-pm-starmer-visits-dublin-aims-to-reset-ties-with-ireland-756746"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;UK PM Starmer visits Dublin, aims to 'reset' ties with Ireland</strong></a></p>

<p>Under the House of Commons code of conduct, members of parliament have to provide information about financial interests which might reasonably be thought to influence their work.</p>

<p>A Conservative Party spokesperson called for a full investigation over "apparent serious breaches of parliamentary rules".</p>

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has breached parliamentary rules by not declaring a wealthy businessman and Labour Party donor bought high-end clothes for his wife Victoria, the Sunday Times reported.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has breached parliamentary rules by not declaring a wealthy businessman and Labour Party donor bought high-end clothes for his wife Victoria, the Sunday Times reported. According to the publication, Starmer, in power since July, faces an investigation after "neglecting to disclose" that major Labour donor Waheed Alli covered the cost of a personal shopper, clothes and alterations for his wife. The premier's registered financial interests on the parliament's website show that he has received several donations from Alli, including multiple pairs of glasses, work clothes and accommodation. The Sunday Times said those donations were declared but the clothes given to his wife were not. Watch | 'Reform needed, not more funding': UK PM Keir Starmer outlines plans for NHS reform × A spokesperson for 10 Downing Street said in a statement sent to Reuters that Starmer and his team had sought advice from authorities on coming to office, and believed they had been compliant. "However, following further interrogation this month, we've declared further items," the spokesperson said. Alli is a British media entrepreneur and former chairman of the online fashion retailer ASOS. Also read | UK PM Starmer visits Dublin, aims to 'reset' ties with Ireland Under the House of Commons code of conduct, members of parliament have to provide information about financial interests which might reasonably be thought to influence their work. A Conservative Party spokesperson called for a full investigation over "apparent serious breaches of parliamentary rules". Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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<p>Dramatic drone footage of the encounter between&nbsp;Pakistan-sponsored terrorists and Indian security forces in Baramulla in the union territory of Jammu &amp; Kashmir has surfaced on social media. The encounter took place last week and saw the Indian Army neutralise three hardcore terrorists.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In one of the video clips going viral, a terrorist can be seen coming out of the building while indiscriminately firing his assault rifle, attempting to flee the Indian soldiers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As soon as the terrorist gets up on his feet and starts to run, the Indian soldiers initiate heavy firing and neutralise him and he falls on&nbsp;the ground.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In another clip, a terrorist can be seen crawling on the ground after what appears to be a bullet wound around his abdomen area.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Jammu &amp; Kashmir: Indian Army Captain killed in action during encounter in J&amp;K’s Doda | Gravitas</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>Baramulla encounter</strong></h2>

<p>The Baramulla encounter took place a day after two Indian Army soldiers were martyred during an operation in Kishtwar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The mission started late on Friday night when a cordon-and-search operation was launched in the Chak Taper Kreeri Pattan area of the Baramulla district.&nbsp;The terrorists fired on a search party of the forces, who then retaliated.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Based on specific intelligence input regarding the presence of terrorists, a Joint Operation was launched by the Indian Army and the Jammu and Kashmir Police on the intervening night of 13-14 Sept,&nbsp;in general area Chak Tapar Kreeri, Baramulla. Contact was established and a firefight ensued," the Chinar Corps said.</p>

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Based on specific intelligence input regarding presence of terrorists, a Joint Operation was launched by <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndianArmy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IndianArmy</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/JmuKmrPolice?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JmuKmrPolice</a> on the intervening night of 13-14 Sep 24 in general area Chak Tapar Kreeri, Baramulla. Contact was established and… <a href="https://t.co/JeUGEUt8VV">pic.twitter.com/JeUGEUt8VV</a></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/four-indian-army-soldiers-injured-in-jks-kishtwar-encounter-operation-continues-758508"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Two Indian Army soldiers killed in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar encounter, operation continues</strong></a></p>

<p>The valley has seen a rise in encounters in recent months as authorities increase the intensity of action against terror. Intel reports in July claimed that around&nbsp;70 to 80&nbsp;foreign terrorists were active in the region, prompting the Indian government to deploy additional infantry troops as well as Special Forces personnel.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Dramatic drone footage of the encounter between Pakistan-sponsored terrorists and Indian security forces in Baramulla in the union territory of Jammu & Kashmir has surfaced on social media.

Dramatic drone footage of the encounter between Pakistan-sponsored terrorists and Indian security forces in Baramulla in the union territory of Jammu & Kashmir has surfaced on social media. The encounter took place last week and saw the Indian Army neutralise three hardcore terrorists. In one of the video clips going viral, a terrorist can be seen coming out of the building while indiscriminately firing his assault rifle, attempting to flee the Indian soldiers. As soon as the terrorist gets up on his feet and starts to run, the Indian soldiers initiate heavy firing and neutralise him and he falls on the ground. Drone footage of Baramulla encounter.3 terrorists killed by indian army. pic.twitter.com/6NWQSeMW4h — PANKAJ SHARMA@news24tvchannel (@PANKAJNEWS241) September 15, 2024 × In another clip, a terrorist can be seen crawling on the ground after what appears to be a bullet wound around his abdomen area. #Baramulla encounter Drone footage from encounter site 03 unidentified militants killed in ongoing Encounter in Chak Tapper Kreeri. More details awaited pic.twitter.com/NewkKRdSUF — OSINT J&K (@OSINTJK) September 14, 2024 × Watch | Jammu & Kashmir: Indian Army Captain killed in action during encounter in J&K’s Doda | Gravitas Baramulla encounter The Baramulla encounter took place a day after two Indian Army soldiers were martyred during an operation in Kishtwar. The mission started late on Friday night when a cordon-and-search operation was launched in the Chak Taper Kreeri Pattan area of the Baramulla district. The terrorists fired on a search party of the forces, who then retaliated. "Based on specific intelligence input regarding the presence of terrorists, a Joint Operation was launched by the Indian Army and the Jammu and Kashmir Police on the intervening night of 13-14 Sept, in general area Chak Tapar Kreeri, Baramulla. Contact was established and a firefight ensued," the Chinar Corps said. OP CHAK TAPAR, #Baramulla Based on specific intelligence input regarding presence of terrorists, a Joint Operation was launched by #IndianArmy & @JmuKmrPolice on the intervening night of 13-14 Sep 24 in general area Chak Tapar Kreeri, Baramulla. Contact was established and… pic.twitter.com/JeUGEUt8VV — Chinar Corps🍁 - Indian Army (@ChinarcorpsIA) September 14, 2024 × Also read | Two Indian Army soldiers killed in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar encounter, operation continues The valley has seen a rise in encounters in recent months as authorities increase the intensity of action against terror. Intel reports in July claimed that around 70 to 80 foreign terrorists were active in the region, prompting the Indian government to deploy additional infantry troops as well as Special Forces personnel. (With inputs from agencies)

Dramatic drone footage captures Indian Army neutralising terrorists in J&K's Baramulla - VIDEO

<p>The Indian government has started the exercise to conduct the long-delayed population census and an announcement regarding the matter is expected soon, according to a report in <em>TOI. </em></p>

<p>The centre is also believed to be keeping an 'open mind' to the idea of adding a caste column to the census, owing to the demand of the opposition parties.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The once-in-a-decade census was to be completed in 2021 but got delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The last time the census data was published was in 2011.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Work on holding the census is already on and a decision in this regard is likely soon," a senior government functionary was quoted as saying by the publication.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This (caste count) is yet to be decided," the official added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The last time a census featured a caste column was way back in 1931. However, the government stopped the exercise after independence.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Caste census&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Apart from opposition leaders with Indian National Congress (INC) leader Rahul Gandhi being the most vocal voice, some allies of&nbsp;the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party&nbsp;(BJP) have also demanded caste census.</p>

<p>At the first meeting of the parliamentary panel on the welfare of OBCs last month, BJP ally Janata Dal (United) raised the demand for a caste census. JDU leader and Bihar CM Nitish Kumar had ordered a caste-based survey and its findings were made public last year.</p>

<p>Notably, most MPs in the panel, with maximum members from BJP, remained 'silent' and 'did not oppose the demand'.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bjp-led-nda-govt-in-india-to-implement-one-nation-one-election-within-its-current-tenure-report-758896"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;NDA govt to implement ‘One Nation, One Election’ in India during current term: Report</strong></a></p>

<p>This census exercise will be the first digital one, giving citizens the opportunity to self-enumerate. National Population Register (NPR) has been made compulsory for citizens who want to exercise the right to fill out the census form on their own rather than through government enumerators.</p>

<p>The survey will take around 18 months to complete once it starts. According to reports, the&nbsp;Ministry of Home Affairs, which takes the lead in conducting the&nbsp;census, and the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation have drawn up a timeline and are aiming to release results by March 2026, covering a period of 15 years.</p>

<p>The critics have argued that the delay in the census&nbsp;impacts the quality of many other statistical surveys, including economic data, inflation, and job estimates.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The Indian government has started the exercise to conduct the long-delayed population census and an announcement regarding the matter is expected soon, according to a report in TOI.

The Indian government has started the exercise to conduct the long-delayed population census and an announcement regarding the matter is expected soon, according to a report in TOI. The centre is also believed to be keeping an 'open mind' to the idea of adding a caste column to the census, owing to the demand of the opposition parties. The once-in-a-decade census was to be completed in 2021 but got delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The last time the census data was published was in 2011. "Work on holding the census is already on and a decision in this regard is likely soon," a senior government functionary was quoted as saying by the publication. "This (caste count) is yet to be decided," the official added. The last time a census featured a caste column was way back in 1931. However, the government stopped the exercise after independence. Watch | Bihar Caste Survey: What are the findings and political reactions? × Caste census Apart from opposition leaders with Indian National Congress (INC) leader Rahul Gandhi being the most vocal voice, some allies of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have also demanded caste census. At the first meeting of the parliamentary panel on the welfare of OBCs last month, BJP ally Janata Dal (United) raised the demand for a caste census. JDU leader and Bihar CM Nitish Kumar had ordered a caste-based survey and its findings were made public last year. Notably, most MPs in the panel, with maximum members from BJP, remained 'silent' and 'did not oppose the demand'. Also read | NDA govt to implement ‘One Nation, One Election’ in India during current term: Report This census exercise will be the first digital one, giving citizens the opportunity to self-enumerate. National Population Register (NPR) has been made compulsory for citizens who want to exercise the right to fill out the census form on their own rather than through government enumerators. The survey will take around 18 months to complete once it starts. According to reports, the Ministry of Home Affairs, which takes the lead in conducting the census, and the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation have drawn up a timeline and are aiming to release results by March 2026, covering a period of 15 years. The critics have argued that the delay in the census impacts the quality of many other statistical surveys, including economic data, inflation, and job estimates. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian government initiates process for delayed population census, may include caste column: Report

<p>In a fresh twist in the political arena of Jammu and Kashmir, Engineer Rashid's Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) has forged an alliance with the Jamaat-e-Islami (JEI) candidates for the upcoming assembly elections. National Conference leaders allege that these alliances are at the behest of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which wants to divide the vote in the valley.</p>

<p>The AIP-JEI coalition said their strategic alliance will champion the cause of the people of J&amp;K. While Jamaat is fighting electoral politics after four long decades, the AIP is also fielding candidates across the valley for the first time.</p>

<p>A joint meeting of the AIP delegation was led by MP Rashid while the JEI delegation was led by Ghulam Qadir Wani. Following deliberations, it was agreed that AIP would support JEI-backed candidates in Kulgam and Pulwama.</p>

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<p>Similarly, JEI will support &nbsp;AIP candidates across Kashmir. In areas where both AIP and JEI have fielded candidates, the alliance has agreed to a “friendly contest,” particularly in constituencies like Langate, Devsar and Zainapora.</p>

<p>''We had a meeting with Jamaat members in Srinagar and after the meeting, we have given a joint statement that we will support each other in places where they have fielded candidates and they will help us where our candidates are fighting. This decision has been taken only to unite together and fight against oppression,'' said Rashid.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah has criticised the alliance of Jamaat members with AIP.&nbsp;</p>

<p>''The wires are connected somewhere else, they are getting direction from somewhere else. They are puppets who are being run from somewhere else. They have been put in the field to target the National Conference and the National Conference is all set and ready to face them, '' said Abdullah.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While AIP and Jamaat have come together to fight the assembly elections, it has created a new challenge for the established regional political parties like NC and PDP.</p>


In a fresh twist in the political arena of Jammu and Kashmir, Engineer Rashid's Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) has forged an alliance with the Jamaat-e-Islami (JEI) candidates for the upcoming assembly elections.

In a fresh twist in the political arena of Jammu and Kashmir, Engineer Rashid's Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) has forged an alliance with the Jamaat-e-Islami (JEI) candidates for the upcoming assembly elections. National Conference leaders allege that these alliances are at the behest of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which wants to divide the vote in the valley. The AIP-JEI coalition said their strategic alliance will champion the cause of the people of J&K. While Jamaat is fighting electoral politics after four long decades, the AIP is also fielding candidates across the valley for the first time. A joint meeting of the AIP delegation was led by MP Rashid while the JEI delegation was led by Ghulam Qadir Wani. Following deliberations, it was agreed that AIP would support JEI-backed candidates in Kulgam and Pulwama. Watch | Jammu & Kashmir Elections 2024: How separatism converted into mainstream × Similarly, JEI will support AIP candidates across Kashmir. In areas where both AIP and JEI have fielded candidates, the alliance has agreed to a “friendly contest,” particularly in constituencies like Langate, Devsar and Zainapora. ''We had a meeting with Jamaat members in Srinagar and after the meeting, we have given a joint statement that we will support each other in places where they have fielded candidates and they will help us where our candidates are fighting. This decision has been taken only to unite together and fight against oppression,'' said Rashid. Also read | Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls 2024: Dozens of separatists, family members in election fray Meanwhile, former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah has criticised the alliance of Jamaat members with AIP. ''The wires are connected somewhere else, they are getting direction from somewhere else. They are puppets who are being run from somewhere else. They have been put in the field to target the National Conference and the National Conference is all set and ready to face them, '' said Abdullah. While AIP and Jamaat have come together to fight the assembly elections, it has created a new challenge for the established regional political parties like NC and PDP.

J&K polls: With Jamaat forging alliance with Rashid’s AIP, NC says all of it happening at behest of BJP

<p>West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has invited the protesting doctors for one last meeting to address their issues. The meeting is scheduled to take place on Monday (Sep 16) at 5 pm local time, according to the email sent by Dr Manoj Pant, the chief secretary of the state.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This is the fifth and final time we are reaching out to you for a meeting between the honourable chief minister and your delegates," read the mail.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The meeting is scheduled for 5 PM today ie 16th September 2024 at Hon’ble Chief Minister’s Kalighat residence. The same delegation which came for the last discussions is requested to arrive at the venue at 4:45 PM today."</p>

<p>The previous meeting at Mamata's residence could not go ahead after the doctors demanded to livestream it to ensure full transparency.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The doctors also requested that a videographer be allowed inside the Bengal CM's premises to record the meeting. However, Mamata refused to allow any of the demands saying the case was sub-judice.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“As RG Kar issue is before the court, we cannot allow live streaming.&nbsp;I will do the minutes, sign it as well," said Mamata.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She also berated the protesting doctors by claiming they had "insulted" her by requesting the meeting but refusing to enter the house.&nbsp;“I have waited for 2 hours”, the CM added.</p>

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<h2><strong>'Return to work'</strong></h2>

<p>Notably, on Saturday (Sep 14), Mamata also made an unplanned visit to&nbsp;Swasthya Bhawan where doctors have been staging the protests. She urged them to quit the protests and return to work while citing her example.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I have come to make a request as your&nbsp;'didi'&nbsp;(big sister), not as a chief minister. I am empathetic and I support your protest... I had also gone on a hunger strike for 26 days (during the protest against the acquisition of farmland in Singur), but no one from the then government came to speak to me.”</p>

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<p>The junior doctors are seeking justice for the rape and murder of the trainee doctor from RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, even as the city experiences heavy rainfall. They have ignored the Supreme Court’s September 10, 5&nbsp;pm IST deadline to return to work.</p>

<p>The protest, which began on the evening of August 9, demands the suspension of key officials including Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal, Health Secretary NS Nigam, Director of Health Services, and Director of Medical Education for allegedly failing in their responsibilities regarding the RG Kar incident.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has invited the protesting doctors for one last meeting to address their issues. The meeting is scheduled to take place on Monday (Sep 16) at 5 pm local time, according to the email sent by Dr Manoj Pant, the chief secretary of the state.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has invited the protesting doctors for one last meeting to address their issues. The meeting is scheduled to take place on Monday (Sep 16) at 5 pm local time, according to the email sent by Dr Manoj Pant, the chief secretary of the state. "This is the fifth and final time we are reaching out to you for a meeting between the honourable chief minister and your delegates," read the mail. "The meeting is scheduled for 5 PM today ie 16th September 2024 at Hon’ble Chief Minister’s Kalighat residence. The same delegation which came for the last discussions is requested to arrive at the venue at 4:45 PM today." The previous meeting at Mamata's residence could not go ahead after the doctors demanded to livestream it to ensure full transparency. The doctors also requested that a videographer be allowed inside the Bengal CM's premises to record the meeting. However, Mamata refused to allow any of the demands saying the case was sub-judice. “As RG Kar issue is before the court, we cannot allow live streaming. I will do the minutes, sign it as well," said Mamata. She also berated the protesting doctors by claiming they had "insulted" her by requesting the meeting but refusing to enter the house. “I have waited for 2 hours”, the CM added. Watch | Kolkata hospital horror: Junior doctors to continue protest × 'Return to work' Notably, on Saturday (Sep 14), Mamata also made an unplanned visit to Swasthya Bhawan where doctors have been staging the protests. She urged them to quit the protests and return to work while citing her example. "I have come to make a request as your 'didi' (big sister), not as a chief minister. I am empathetic and I support your protest... I had also gone on a hunger strike for 26 days (during the protest against the acquisition of farmland in Singur), but no one from the then government came to speak to me.” Also read | Kolkata horror: Agitating doctors demand live telecast, CM Mamata’s presence in govt meet The junior doctors are seeking justice for the rape and murder of the trainee doctor from RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, even as the city experiences heavy rainfall. They have ignored the Supreme Court’s September 10, 5 pm IST deadline to return to work. The protest, which began on the evening of August 9, demands the suspension of key officials including Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal, Health Secretary NS Nigam, Director of Health Services, and Director of Medical Education for allegedly failing in their responsibilities regarding the RG Kar incident. (With inputs from agencies)

Kolkata horror: Mamata Banerjee invites protesting doctors again for 'final' meeting

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Former US president Donald Trump was the target of a second assassination attempt in two months, as a gunman opened fire while he was playing at his golf course, in Florida.

Former US president Donald Trump was the target of a second assassination attempt in two months, as a gunman opened fire while he was playing at his golf course, in Florida. Trump reassured his supporters that he was "safe and well" and declared, "I will NEVER SURRENDER." The suspect, identified as 58-year-old Ryan Wesley Routh, was arrested by the Secret Service. Israeli media reports indicate that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is once again threatening to dismiss Defence Minister Yoav Gallant for opposing a military strike against Lebanon. India has launched "Operation Sadbhav," sending relief aid to Myanmar, Vietnam, and Laos, following the devastation caused by Typhoon Yagi. Click on the headlines for more 'I will NEVER SURRENDER': Donald Trump 'safe and well' after second assassination attempt in two months Donald Trump was the target of an apparent assassination attempt — the second in two months — as on Sunday (Sep 15) in Florida, a gunman opened fire "in his vicinity" using an AK-47 style rifle. Who is Ryan Wesley Routh, the man who attempted to assassinate Donald Trump The alleged gunman who attempted to assassinate former US president Donald Trump on Sunday (Sep 15), has been identified as 58-year-old Ryan Wesley Routh. He was arrested by the Secret Service agents after he opened fire near the boundary of Trump's golf course. Israeli PM Netanyahu threatening to fire Defence Minister Gallant once again: Reports Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is threatening to fire Defence Minister Yoav Gallant once again as the latter opposed a military operation against Lebanon, Israeli media reports have claimed. India launches operation 'Sadbhav' sends relief worth thousands of dollars to Myanmar, Vietnam and Laos India on Sunday (Sep 15) launched 'Operation Sadbhav' to help Vietnam, Laos and Myanmar, currently dealing with the devastating impact of Typhoon Yagi. Watch | Russia-Ukraine War: Russian bomb strikes Kharkiv apartment building, one killed

Morning news brief: Donald Trump survives second assassination attempt; India's operation Sadbhav, and more

<p>The alleged gunman who attempted to assassinate former US President Donald Trump on Sunday (Sep 15), has been identified as 58-year-old Ryan Wesley Routh. He was arrested by the Secret Service agents after he opened fire near the boundary of Trump's golf course.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Routh is believed to be from North Carolina and has a lengthy criminal record, according to a report in the&nbsp;<em>NY Post</em>. He frequently posted about politicos and exclusively&nbsp;donated to Democratic candidates, dating back to 2019.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The&nbsp;Federal Election Commission (FEC) filings show that between September 2019 and March 2020, he contributed more than $140 to the Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue.</p>

<p>His LinkedIn shows that he attended North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University&nbsp;but relocated to Hawaii sometime around 2018.</p>

<p>Despite taking such a drastic step against a former US president, Routh had no formal military background but on multiple instances, he had expressed strong desires to participate in the armed conflicts.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In one post in the aftermath of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, he advocated for civilians to change the course of global conflicts.</p>

<p>"I&nbsp;AM WILLING TO FLY TO KRAKOW AND GO TO THE BORDER OF UKRAINE TO VOLUNTEER AND FIGHT AND DIE," he wrote.</p>

<p>In an interview with <em>The New York Times,&nbsp;</em>Routh claimed to have travelled to Ukraine to support the war effort and recruit Afghan soldiers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In June 2020, Routh posted that while he supported Trump in 2016, he was left disappointed by his White House tenure.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I and the world hoped that President Trump would be different and better than the candidate, but we all were greatly disappointment and it seems you are getting worse and devolving; are you retarded; I will be glad when you gone,” he wrote.</p>

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<h2><strong>Son of gunman responds</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, Oran Routh, son of the gunman told the <em>DailyMail&nbsp;</em>that his father was not a fan of the Republican candidate but was also not a violent person.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I don’t like Trump either,” said Oran.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“He’s my dad and all he’s had is couple traffic tickets, as far as I know.&nbsp;That’s crazy. I know my dad and love my dad, but that’s nothing like him," he added.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-assassination-attempt-former-us-president-safe-and-well-after-second-attempt-in-two-months-758913"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;'I will NEVER SURRENDER': Donald Trump 'safe and well' after second assassination attempt in two months</strong></a></p>

<p>Oran claimed that his dad was a 'nice' and 'great' guy who had worked all his life.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"He’s not a violent person. He’s a hard worker and a great dad. He’s a great dude, a nice guy and has worked his whole f–king life.”</p>

<p>As per authorities&nbsp;Routh Sr. was allegedly armed with a sniper and was a few hundred yards away from Trump as the Republican leader played golf at the Trump International Golf Club West Palm Beach.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The alleged gunman who attempted to assassinate former US President Donald Trump on Sunday (Sep 15), has been identified as 58-year-old Ryan Wesley Routh. He was arrested by the Secret Service agents after he opened fire near the boundary of Trump's golf course.

The alleged gunman who attempted to assassinate former US President Donald Trump on Sunday (Sep 15), has been identified as 58-year-old Ryan Wesley Routh. He was arrested by the Secret Service agents after he opened fire near the boundary of Trump's golf course. Routh is believed to be from North Carolina and has a lengthy criminal record, according to a report in the NY Post. He frequently posted about politicos and exclusively donated to Democratic candidates, dating back to 2019. The Federal Election Commission (FEC) filings show that between September 2019 and March 2020, he contributed more than $140 to the Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue. His LinkedIn shows that he attended North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University but relocated to Hawaii sometime around 2018. Despite taking such a drastic step against a former US president, Routh had no formal military background but on multiple instances, he had expressed strong desires to participate in the armed conflicts. In one post in the aftermath of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, he advocated for civilians to change the course of global conflicts. "I AM WILLING TO FLY TO KRAKOW AND GO TO THE BORDER OF UKRAINE TO VOLUNTEER AND FIGHT AND DIE," he wrote. In an interview with The New York Times, Routh claimed to have travelled to Ukraine to support the war effort and recruit Afghan soldiers. In June 2020, Routh posted that while he supported Trump in 2016, he was left disappointed by his White House tenure. “I and the world hoped that President Trump would be different and better than the candidate, but we all were greatly disappointment and it seems you are getting worse and devolving; are you retarded; I will be glad when you gone,” he wrote. Who was funding Ryan Routh in Ukraine? Was he radicalized there and sent back to the US? Did he receive training while he was there? If he got training, did Kamala/Biden fund it? Did Ryan ever meet with or correspond with Ukrainian officials? All questions that must be answered. pic.twitter.com/oUsAeJZqva — Robby Starbuck (@robbystarbuck) September 15, 2024 × Son of gunman responds Meanwhile, Oran Routh, son of the gunman told the DailyMail that his father was not a fan of the Republican candidate but was also not a violent person. “I don’t like Trump either,” said Oran. “He’s my dad and all he’s had is couple traffic tickets, as far as I know. That’s crazy. I know my dad and love my dad, but that’s nothing like him," he added. Also read | 'I will NEVER SURRENDER': Donald Trump 'safe and well' after second assassination attempt in two months Oran claimed that his dad was a 'nice' and 'great' guy who had worked all his life. "He’s not a violent person. He’s a hard worker and a great dad. He’s a great dude, a nice guy and has worked his whole f–king life.” As per authorities Routh Sr. was allegedly armed with a sniper and was a few hundred yards away from Trump as the Republican leader played golf at the Trump International Golf Club West Palm Beach. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Union Minister for Transport and National Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has claimed that a senior opposition leader offered him the prime minister position if he switched flanks ahead of the 2024 parliamentary elections.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Gadkari was speaking&nbsp;at the Anil Kumar Memorial Journalism Award Ceremony organised by the Nagpur Press Club on Saturday (Sep 14) when he made the claim.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I do not want to name anyone but a person said to me, if you are going to become a prime minister, we will support you. I said, why you should support me, and why I should take your support," said Gadkari.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The union minister said he flat-out refused to entertain such a possibility due to his 'convictions'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"To become a prime minister is not the aim in my life. I am loyal to my conviction and organisation and I am not going to compromise for any post, because my conviction is most important to me. I think that this conviction is the biggest strength of Indian democracy," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Notably, there were concerns in the lead-up to the election that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) may not secure a majority. While BJP failed to reach its 2019 tally, the alliance still managed to come out on top and secure a third successive spell at the centre.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Gadkari has been one of the most efficient union ministers in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cabinet with many seeing him as the leader to take over once the PM steps aside.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/exclusive-indian-minister-nitin-gadkari-spells-out-plans-to-decongest-indias-capital-delhi-580656"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;WION exclusive: Indian minister Nitin Gadkari spells out plans to decongest capital Delhi</strong></a></p>

<h2><strong>Journalists blackmailing officers&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>During the gathering, Gadkari also revealed an incident about a journalist 'blackmailing' one of his officers. The minister said he told the officer to thrash the journalist to teach him a lesson.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“One of my officers informed me about this blackmail. I told him, ‘When that journalist comes to your office, lock the door and give him a good thrashing.’ And they did. After that, the publication he worked for stopped circulating,” said Gadkari.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Nagpur MP also shared another story from Marathwada, where a government official was harassed by a journalist demanding advertisements. Gadkari said the journalist even went as far as filing a police complaint accusing the official of misconduct.</p>

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Union Minister for Transport and National Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has claimed that a senior opposition leader offered him the prime minister position if he switched flanks ahead of the 2024 parliamentary elections.

Union Minister for Transport and National Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has claimed that a senior opposition leader offered him the prime minister position if he switched flanks ahead of the 2024 parliamentary elections. Gadkari was speaking at the Anil Kumar Memorial Journalism Award Ceremony organised by the Nagpur Press Club on Saturday (Sep 14) when he made the claim. "I do not want to name anyone but a person said to me, if you are going to become a prime minister, we will support you. I said, why you should support me, and why I should take your support," said Gadkari. The union minister said he flat-out refused to entertain such a possibility due to his 'convictions'. "To become a prime minister is not the aim in my life. I am loyal to my conviction and organisation and I am not going to compromise for any post, because my conviction is most important to me. I think that this conviction is the biggest strength of Indian democracy," he added. #WATCH | Nagpur, Maharashtra | Union Minister Nitin Gadkari says, "I do not want to name anyone but a person said to me, if you are going to become a Prime Minister, we will support you. I said, why you should support me, and why I should take your support. To become a Prime… pic.twitter.com/yo6QDpqq5b — ANI (@ANI) September 15, 2024 × Watch | PM Modi addresses public rally in J&K's Doda × Notably, there were concerns in the lead-up to the election that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) may not secure a majority. While BJP failed to reach its 2019 tally, the alliance still managed to come out on top and secure a third successive spell at the centre. Gadkari has been one of the most efficient union ministers in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cabinet with many seeing him as the leader to take over once the PM steps aside. Also read | WION exclusive: Indian minister Nitin Gadkari spells out plans to decongest capital Delhi Journalists blackmailing officers During the gathering, Gadkari also revealed an incident about a journalist 'blackmailing' one of his officers. The minister said he told the officer to thrash the journalist to teach him a lesson. “One of my officers informed me about this blackmail. I told him, ‘When that journalist comes to your office, lock the door and give him a good thrashing.’ And they did. After that, the publication he worked for stopped circulating,” said Gadkari. The Nagpur MP also shared another story from Marathwada, where a government official was harassed by a journalist demanding advertisements. Gadkari said the journalist even went as far as filing a police complaint accusing the official of misconduct. (With inputs from agencies)

'To become a prime minister...': Nitin Gadkari reveals he was approached by opposition for PM post

<p>The US and the UK are worried that Russia may have shared nuclear secrets with Iran in return for the latest reports claiming that Tehran had supplied ballistics missiles to Moscow in its war against Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>President Joe Biden and UK&nbsp;Prime Minister Keir Starmer, during their meeting in Washington DC, acknowledged that Moscow and Tehran were tightening military cooperation with the latter in the process of enriching enough uranium to complete its long-held goal of developing a nuclear bomb.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A similar sentiment was shared by US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, during a meeting with his UK counterpart, David Lammy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“For its part, Russia is sharing technology that Iran seeks – this is a two-way street – including on nuclear issues as well as some space information,” Blinken said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, Iran struck a deal in 2015 to stop making nuclear weapons in exchange for relief from the crushing sanctions. However, the agreement was abandoned in 2018 by the then-US president,&nbsp;Donald Trump.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Since then, Tehran has breached agreed limits on the quantity of enriched uranium it can hold with Western countries wary that it was close to developing the ultimate weapon.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/iran-transfers-ballistic-missiles-to-russia-amid-war-with-ukraine-756862" target="_blank"><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Iran transfers ballistic missiles to Russia amid war with Ukraine</strong></a></p>

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<h2><strong>Has Iran sent missiles?</strong></h2>

<p>The European Union as well as the US had levelled the allegations last week with the former claiming that it was considering fresh sanctions on Tehran if it was confirmed that Russia received the said missiles.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We are looking further into it with our member states and if confirmed, this delivery would represent a substantive material escalation in Iran's support for Russia's illegal war of aggression against Ukraine,"&nbsp;EU spokesman Peter Stano said.</p>

<p>Moscow did not issue a denial when asked about the allegations and instead preferred to comment on the growing relationship with Tehran.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We have seen this report, it is not every time that this kind of information is true,"&nbsp;Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.</p>

<p>"Iran is our important partner, we are developing our trade and economic relations, we are developing our cooperation and dialogue in all possible areas, including the most sensitive areas."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-putin-italys-meloni-says-india-can-help-resolve-russia-ukraine-crisis-756753" target="_blank"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;After Putin, Italy’s Meloni says India can help resolve Russia-Ukraine conflict</strong></a></p>

<p>Facing suffocating Western sanctions, Moscow has turned towards North Korea and Iran for weapon&nbsp;supplies to keep the war going against Ukraine. While Kim Jong Un has sent ammunition and missiles, Iran has helped the Kremlin in building a drone-manufacturing factory.&nbsp;</p>

<p>China has so far refrained from providing Russians with weaponry but has increased sales of machine tools,&nbsp;microelectronics and technology that Moscow in turn is using to produce missiles, tanks, aircraft and other weaponry.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The US and the UK are worried that Russia may have shared nuclear secrets with Iran in return for the latest reports claiming that Tehran had supplied ballistics missiles to Moscow in its war against Ukraine.

The US and the UK are worried that Russia may have shared nuclear secrets with Iran in return for the latest reports claiming that Tehran had supplied ballistics missiles to Moscow in its war against Ukraine. President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, during their meeting in Washington DC, acknowledged that Moscow and Tehran were tightening military cooperation with the latter in the process of enriching enough uranium to complete its long-held goal of developing a nuclear bomb. A similar sentiment was shared by US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, during a meeting with his UK counterpart, David Lammy. “For its part, Russia is sharing technology that Iran seeks – this is a two-way street – including on nuclear issues as well as some space information,” Blinken said. Notably, Iran struck a deal in 2015 to stop making nuclear weapons in exchange for relief from the crushing sanctions. However, the agreement was abandoned in 2018 by the then-US president, Donald Trump. Since then, Tehran has breached agreed limits on the quantity of enriched uranium it can hold with Western countries wary that it was close to developing the ultimate weapon. Watch | Iran transfers ballistic missiles to Russia amid war with Ukraine Has Iran sent missiles? The European Union as well as the US had levelled the allegations last week with the former claiming that it was considering fresh sanctions on Tehran if it was confirmed that Russia received the said missiles. "We are looking further into it with our member states and if confirmed, this delivery would represent a substantive material escalation in Iran's support for Russia's illegal war of aggression against Ukraine," EU spokesman Peter Stano said. Moscow did not issue a denial when asked about the allegations and instead preferred to comment on the growing relationship with Tehran. "We have seen this report, it is not every time that this kind of information is true," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. "Iran is our important partner, we are developing our trade and economic relations, we are developing our cooperation and dialogue in all possible areas, including the most sensitive areas." Also read | After Putin, Italy’s Meloni says India can help resolve Russia-Ukraine conflict Facing suffocating Western sanctions, Moscow has turned towards North Korea and Iran for weapon supplies to keep the war going against Ukraine. While Kim Jong Un has sent ammunition and missiles, Iran has helped the Kremlin in building a drone-manufacturing factory. China has so far refrained from providing Russians with weaponry but has increased sales of machine tools, microelectronics and technology that Moscow in turn is using to produce missiles, tanks, aircraft and other weaponry. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday (Sep 15) announced that he will resign as the Delhi Chief Minister in two days. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo was released from jail on Friday (Sep 13) and was addressing the party workers when he made the shock announcement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Two days later, I will resign as Chief Minister. I will not sit on that chair till the people announce their verdict. Elections in Delhi are months away. I got justice from the legal court, now I will get justice from the people's court. I will sit on the chief minister's chair only after the order of the people," Kejriwal said.</p>

<p>The AAP supremo said a member of the party will be named the CM after his resignation. He added that the party would go to the people and seek their support whilst demanding that elections in the national capital, scheduled for February 2025, be held in November along with the assembly election&nbsp;in Maharashtra.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The elections are supposed to be held in February. I demand elections be held in November with Maharashtra elections," he said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Talking about why he didn't resign as the CM while being in jail, Kejriwal said he wanted to protect the democracy in the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I didn't resign because I wanted to protect the country's democracy. They have made a new formula -- wherever they lose, they send the CM to jail and form their government," said Kejriwal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"They have registered cases against (Karnataka CM) Siddaramaiah, (Kerala CM) Pinarayi Vijayan, (West Bengal CM) Mamata didi (Banerjee). I want to appeal to non-BJP, do not resign if they register cases against you. This is their new game," he said.</p>

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<h2><strong>'They wanted to break the party'</strong></h2>

<p>Kejriwal claimed that the BJP wanted to break AAP and form&nbsp;its own government, However, they failed to break the party as well as his morale, the Delhi CM added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"They wanted to break the party, break Kejriwal's courage and morale. They have made a formula, break parties, break MLAs, send leaders to jail. They thought they would form a government in Delhi by sending Kejriwal to jail but they couldn't break our party... they couldn't even break away from the party workers," he added.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-excise-case-indian-supreme-court-grants-bail-to-cm-arvind-kejriwal-758297"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal walks out of Tihar Jail in excise policy case</strong></a></p>

<p>Kejriwal walked out of jail after being arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on March 21 in&nbsp;connection with a money-laundering investigation relating to alleged irregularities in the excise policy case.</p>

<p>While Kejriwal got bail in the ED case, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested him on corruption-related charges, associated with the excise policy scam.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday (Sep 15) announced that he will resign as the Delhi Chief Minister in two days. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo was released from jail on Friday (Sep 13) and was addressing the party workers when he made the shock announcement.

Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday (Sep 15) announced that he will resign as the Delhi Chief Minister in two days. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo was released from jail on Friday (Sep 13) and was addressing the party workers when he made the shock announcement. "Two days later, I will resign as Chief Minister. I will not sit on that chair till the people announce their verdict. Elections in Delhi are months away. I got justice from the legal court, now I will get justice from the people's court. I will sit on the chief minister's chair only after the order of the people," Kejriwal said. The AAP supremo said a member of the party will be named the CM after his resignation. He added that the party would go to the people and seek their support whilst demanding that elections in the national capital, scheduled for February 2025, be held in November along with the assembly election in Maharashtra. "The elections are supposed to be held in February. I demand elections be held in November with Maharashtra elections," he said. आज मैं जनता से पूछने आया हूँ कि आप केजरीवाल को ईमानदार मानते हो या गुनाहगार अब जब तक दिल्ली की जनता अपना फ़ैसला नहीं सुना देती है तब तक मैं CM की कुर्सी पर नहीं बैठूँगा। मैं आज से 2 दिन बाद मुख्यमंत्री के पद से इस्तीफ़ा दे दूंगा। @ArvindKejriwal #केजरीवाल_ईमानदार_है pic.twitter.com/i59f5U9gVV — AAP (@AamAadmiParty) September 15, 2024 × Talking about why he didn't resign as the CM while being in jail, Kejriwal said he wanted to protect the democracy in the country. "I didn't resign because I wanted to protect the country's democracy. They have made a new formula -- wherever they lose, they send the CM to jail and form their government," said Kejriwal. "They have registered cases against (Karnataka CM) Siddaramaiah, (Kerala CM) Pinarayi Vijayan, (West Bengal CM) Mamata didi (Banerjee). I want to appeal to non-BJP, do not resign if they register cases against you. This is their new game," he said. Watch | Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal granted bail by Supreme Court in excise policy case × 'They wanted to break the party' Kejriwal claimed that the BJP wanted to break AAP and form its own government, However, they failed to break the party as well as his morale, the Delhi CM added. "They wanted to break the party, break Kejriwal's courage and morale. They have made a formula, break parties, break MLAs, send leaders to jail. They thought they would form a government in Delhi by sending Kejriwal to jail but they couldn't break our party... they couldn't even break away from the party workers," he added. Also read | Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal walks out of Tihar Jail in excise policy case Kejriwal walked out of jail after being arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on March 21 in connection with a money-laundering investigation relating to alleged irregularities in the excise policy case. While Kejriwal got bail in the ED case, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested him on corruption-related charges, associated with the excise policy scam. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Donald Trump's wife and former first lady, Melania Trump, has slammed the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for trampling her freedoms when the agency conducted a raid at her Mar-a-Lago residence.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a video clip posted on her X (formerly Twitter) account, Melania, while promoting her upcoming memoir, stated that what happened to her must serve as a warning for the Americans.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I never imagined my privacy would be invaded by the government here in America," said Melania in the video.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The FBI raided my home in Florida and searched through my personal belongings. This is not just my story, it serves as a warning to all Americans, a reminder that our freedom and rights must be respected," she added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the clip, text from the Fourth Amendment of the IS constitution was also prominently displayed.&nbsp;The Fourth Amendment protects US citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government.</p>

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<h2><strong>Classified documents case</strong></h2>

<p>Notably, the FBI executed a search warrant on August 8, 2022, in connection to classified documents supposedly kept at Trump's Florida home.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The raid resulted in the recovery of approximately 11,000 documents, including over 100 documents marked as classified and at least 18 marked as "top secret'. 48 empty folders marked as classified were also discovered.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"After working and cooperating with the relevant Government agencies, this unannounced raid on my home was not necessary or appropriate,” Trump said at the time of the raid.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/melania-trump-wants-kamala-harris-to-win-ex-donald-trump-aide-makes-surprising-claim-755264"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;'Melania Trump wants Kamala Harris to win': Ex-Donald Trump aide makes surprising claim</strong></a></p>

<p>The former president also stated that her wife felt "very violated" by the search by the FBI.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“She felt very violated. I mean, this is a terrible thing. They go into her closet, they go through her dresses, and who knows what else. And it wasn’t left the way it—they found it,” said Trump.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In July this year, the&nbsp;Florida-based&nbsp;District Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed the criminal case against Trump.&nbsp;Cannon ruled that Special Counsel Jack Smith, who was leading the prosecution, was unlawfully appointed to his role and did not have the authority to bring the case.</p>

<p>Notably, Smith was appointed by&nbsp;Attorney General Merrick Garlandin in 2022 to lead the investigation into Trump. However, the former president's counsel argued that Smith's appointment violated the US Constitution as his office was not created by Congress and he was not confirmed by the Senate.&nbsp;</p>

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Donald Trump's wife and former first lady, Melania Trump, has slammed the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for trampling her freedoms when the agency conducted a raid at her Mar-a-Lago residence.

Donald Trump's wife and former first lady, Melania Trump, has slammed the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for trampling her freedoms when the agency conducted a raid at her Mar-a-Lago residence. In a video clip posted on her X (formerly Twitter) account, Melania, while promoting her upcoming memoir, stated that what happened to her must serve as a warning for the Americans. "I never imagined my privacy would be invaded by the government here in America," said Melania in the video. "The FBI raided my home in Florida and searched through my personal belongings. This is not just my story, it serves as a warning to all Americans, a reminder that our freedom and rights must be respected," she added. In the clip, text from the Fourth Amendment of the IS constitution was also prominently displayed. The Fourth Amendment protects US citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government. https://t.co/ZCTwZSqZND pic.twitter.com/RxGQPFGZP3 — MELANIA TRUMP (@MELANIATRUMP) September 14, 2024 × Watch | US Elections 2024: Donald Trump says 'entitled to make personal attacks' Classified documents case Notably, the FBI executed a search warrant on August 8, 2022, in connection to classified documents supposedly kept at Trump's Florida home. The raid resulted in the recovery of approximately 11,000 documents, including over 100 documents marked as classified and at least 18 marked as "top secret'. 48 empty folders marked as classified were also discovered. "After working and cooperating with the relevant Government agencies, this unannounced raid on my home was not necessary or appropriate,” Trump said at the time of the raid. Also read | 'Melania Trump wants Kamala Harris to win': Ex-Donald Trump aide makes surprising claim The former president also stated that her wife felt "very violated" by the search by the FBI. “She felt very violated. I mean, this is a terrible thing. They go into her closet, they go through her dresses, and who knows what else. And it wasn’t left the way it—they found it,” said Trump. In July this year, the Florida-based District Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed the criminal case against Trump. Cannon ruled that Special Counsel Jack Smith, who was leading the prosecution, was unlawfully appointed to his role and did not have the authority to bring the case. Notably, Smith was appointed by Attorney General Merrick Garlandin in 2022 to lead the investigation into Trump. However, the former president's counsel argued that Smith's appointment violated the US Constitution as his office was not created by Congress and he was not confirmed by the Senate. (With inputs from agencies)

'Never imagined...': Melania Trump slams FBI for 'invading' her privacy

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<p>The SpaceX Polaris Dawn mission, which made history when its crew conducted the first spacewalk by non-government astronauts, splashed down off the coast of Florida early&nbsp;Sunday (Sep 15).</p>

<p>The Dragon spacecraft landed in the ocean at 3:37 am (0737 GMT), a webcast of the splashdown showed, with a recovery team deploying in the pre-dawn darkness to retrieve the capsule and crew.</p>

<p>The four-member team led by fintech billionaire Jared Isaacman launched Tuesday from the Kennedy Space Center, quickly journeying deeper into the cosmos than any humans in the past half century as they ventured into the dangerous Van Allen radiation belt.</p>

<p>They hit a peak altitude of 870 miles (1,400 kilometres) -- more than three times higher than the International Space Station and the furthest humans had ever travelled from Earth since the Apollo missions to the Moon.</p>

<p>Then on Thursday (Sep 12), with their Dragon spacecraft's orbit brought down to 434 miles, Isaacman swung open the hatch and climbed out into the void, gripping a structure called "Skywalker" as a breathtaking view of Earth unfolded before him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"SpaceX, back at home we all have a lot of work to do, but from here, Earth sure looks like a perfect world," he told mission control in Hawthorne, California, where teams erupted in applause.</p>

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<p>He went back inside after a few minutes and was replaced by a second astronaut, SpaceX engineer Sarah Gillis, who, like Isaacman, performed a series of mobility tests on SpaceX's sleek, next-generation suits.</p>

<p>Since Dragon doesn't have an airlock, the entire crew were exposed to the vacuum of space. Mission pilot Scott Poteet and SpaceX engineer Anna Menon remained strapped in throughout as they monitored vital support systems.</p>

<p>It marked a "giant leap forward" for the commercial space industry, said NASA chief Bill Nelson, as well as another triumphant achievement for SpaceX.</p>

<p>Though the company was only founded in 2002, it has outpaced its legacy competitors thanks in large part to founder Elon Musk's vast fortune and zeal to begin the colonization of Mars.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/spacex-launches-all-civilian-polaris-mission-a-new-frontier-in-private-space-exploration-757593"><strong>Watch |&nbsp;SpaceX launches 'all civilian' Polaris mission: A new frontier in private space exploration</strong></a></p>

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<h2>Rousing violin solo</h2>

<p>Since completing their extravehicular activity, the crew have continued to carry out roughly 40 science experiments -- for example inserting endoscopic cameras through their noses and into their throats to image their airways and better understand the impact of long-duration space missions on human health.</p>

<p>They also demonstrated connectivity with SpaceX's Starlink internet satellite constellation by sending back to ground control a high-resolution video of Gillis playing "Rey's Theme" by "Star Wars" composer John Williams, on the violin.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Polaris Dawn is the first of three missions under the Polaris program, a collaboration between Isaacman and SpaceX.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/explainer-why-polaris-dawn-is-a-daring-multiple-record-breaking-spaceflight-758235"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Explainer: Why Polaris Dawn is a daring, multiple record-breaking spaceflight</strong></a></p>

<p>Financial terms of the partnership remain under wraps but Isaacman, the 41-year-old founder and CEO of Shift4 Payments, reportedly poured $200 million of his own money into leading the 2021 all-civilian SpaceX Inspiration4 orbital mission.</p>

<p>The final Polaris mission aims to be the first crewed flight of SpaceX's Starship, a prototype next-generation rocket that is key to Musk's interplanetary ambitions.</p>

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The SpaceX Polaris Dawn mission, which made history when its crew conducted the first spacewalk by non-government astronauts, splashed down off the coast of Florida early Sunday (Sep 15).

The SpaceX Polaris Dawn mission, which made history when its crew conducted the first spacewalk by non-government astronauts, splashed down off the coast of Florida early Sunday (Sep 15). The Dragon spacecraft landed in the ocean at 3:37 am (0737 GMT), a webcast of the splashdown showed, with a recovery team deploying in the pre-dawn darkness to retrieve the capsule and crew. The four-member team led by fintech billionaire Jared Isaacman launched Tuesday from the Kennedy Space Center, quickly journeying deeper into the cosmos than any humans in the past half century as they ventured into the dangerous Van Allen radiation belt. They hit a peak altitude of 870 miles (1,400 kilometres) -- more than three times higher than the International Space Station and the furthest humans had ever travelled from Earth since the Apollo missions to the Moon. Then on Thursday (Sep 12), with their Dragon spacecraft's orbit brought down to 434 miles, Isaacman swung open the hatch and climbed out into the void, gripping a structure called "Skywalker" as a breathtaking view of Earth unfolded before him. "SpaceX, back at home we all have a lot of work to do, but from here, Earth sure looks like a perfect world," he told mission control in Hawthorne, California, where teams erupted in applause. Splashdown of Dragon confirmed! Welcome back to Earth, @rookisaacman, @kiddpoteet, @Gillis_SarahE, @annawmenon pic.twitter.com/nILpMQh2sR — SpaceX (@SpaceX) September 15, 2024 × He went back inside after a few minutes and was replaced by a second astronaut, SpaceX engineer Sarah Gillis, who, like Isaacman, performed a series of mobility tests on SpaceX's sleek, next-generation suits. Since Dragon doesn't have an airlock, the entire crew were exposed to the vacuum of space. Mission pilot Scott Poteet and SpaceX engineer Anna Menon remained strapped in throughout as they monitored vital support systems. It marked a "giant leap forward" for the commercial space industry, said NASA chief Bill Nelson, as well as another triumphant achievement for SpaceX. Though the company was only founded in 2002, it has outpaced its legacy competitors thanks in large part to founder Elon Musk's vast fortune and zeal to begin the colonization of Mars. Watch | SpaceX launches 'all civilian' Polaris mission: A new frontier in private space exploration × Rousing violin solo Since completing their extravehicular activity, the crew have continued to carry out roughly 40 science experiments -- for example inserting endoscopic cameras through their noses and into their throats to image their airways and better understand the impact of long-duration space missions on human health. They also demonstrated connectivity with SpaceX's Starlink internet satellite constellation by sending back to ground control a high-resolution video of Gillis playing "Rey's Theme" by "Star Wars" composer John Williams, on the violin. Polaris Dawn is the first of three missions under the Polaris program, a collaboration between Isaacman and SpaceX. Also read | Explainer: Why Polaris Dawn is a daring, multiple record-breaking spaceflight Financial terms of the partnership remain under wraps but Isaacman, the 41-year-old founder and CEO of Shift4 Payments, reportedly poured $200 million of his own money into leading the 2021 all-civilian SpaceX Inspiration4 orbital mission. The final Polaris mission aims to be the first crewed flight of SpaceX's Starship, a prototype next-generation rocket that is key to Musk's interplanetary ambitions. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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<p>Concerns are mounting in the US and UK over a potential nuclear deal between Russia and Iran, with fears that Moscow may have shared nuclear secrets with Tehran.</p>

<p>In Haiti, a tragic fuel truck explosion on September 14 killed at least 25 people and left over 40 injured. The explosion occurred while locals were trying to collect leaking fuel.</p>

<p>The death toll from Typhoon Yagi in Myanmar has risen to 74, with 89 people still missing due to widespread flooding and landslides.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In India, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has revealed that he was approached by a senior opposition leader about potentially becoming prime minister during the 2024 elections.</p>

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<p>The US and the UK are worried that Russia may have shared nuclear secrets with Iran in return for the latest reports claiming that Tehran had supplied ballistics missiles to Moscow in its war against Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Union Minister for Transport and National Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has claimed that a senior opposition leader offered him the prime minister position if he switched flanks ahead of the 2024 parliamentary elections.&nbsp;</p>

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Concerns are mounting in the US and UK over a potential nuclear deal between Russia and Iran, with fears that Moscow may have shared nuclear secrets with Tehran.

Concerns are mounting in the US and UK over a potential nuclear deal between Russia and Iran, with fears that Moscow may have shared nuclear secrets with Tehran. In Haiti, a tragic fuel truck explosion on September 14 killed at least 25 people and left over 40 injured. The explosion occurred while locals were trying to collect leaking fuel. The death toll from Typhoon Yagi in Myanmar has risen to 74, with 89 people still missing due to widespread flooding and landslides. In India, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has revealed that he was approached by a senior opposition leader about potentially becoming prime minister during the 2024 elections. Click on the headlines for more Has Russia shared nuclear secrets with Iran? Britain and US alarmed over 'potential' deal The US and the UK are worried that Russia may have shared nuclear secrets with Iran in return for the latest reports claiming that Tehran had supplied ballistics missiles to Moscow in its war against Ukraine. 'Horrible scene': At least 25 dead, 40 injured while trying to collect leaking fuel from tank in Haiti A fuel truck explosion in Haiti's Southern Peninsula on Saturday (Sep 14) claimed the lives of at least 25 people and left dozens injured with serious burns, reported local media. Typhoon Yagi death toll rises to 74 in Myanmar; 89 missing as floods and landslides wreak havoc The death toll from Typhoon Yagi in Myanmar has risen to 74. The jump in the death toll comes a day after the junta made a rare request for foreign aid to combat the tragic natural disaster. Furthermore, 89 people are missing. 'To become a prime minister...': Nitin Gadkari reveals he was approached by opposition for PM post Union Minister for Transport and National Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has claimed that a senior opposition leader offered him the prime minister position if he switched flanks ahead of the 2024 parliamentary elections. Watch | US: Joe Biden snaps at reporter during Starmer meeting: 'Be quiet'

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<p>Pop star Taylor Swift's endorsement of US Vice President Kamala Harris may have turned more voters away than attracted, a report in the&nbsp;<em>NY Post</em>, citing&nbsp;<em>YouGov </em>poll data&nbsp;has claimed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The poll found that eight per cent of voters were "somewhat" or "much more likely" to be convinced to vote for Harris after Swift's nod. However, 20 per cent of respondents said they were "somewhat" or "much less likely" to vote for Harris.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The majority of the people (66 per cent) said Swift's endorsement made no difference on how they would last their ballot in the November poll. 41 per cent said the singer should not publically speak about politics while 38 per cent said she should make such political endorsements.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Immediately after the first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Harris concluded on Tuesday (Sep 10), Swift released a statement on her social media accounts, pledging her allegiance to the Democrat leader.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Like many of you, I watched the debate tonight,”&nbsp;Swift wrote on Instagram to her 283 million followers.</p>

<p>“I will be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 Presidential Election. I’m voting for @kamalaharris because she fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them.”</p>

<p>Swift also took a potshot at Republican vice president candidate JD Vance by signing off the endorsement as 'Childless Cat Lady", in reference to the Ohio senator's controversial remark.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Vance in a 2021 interview with former Fox News host, Tucker Carlson, had said that the US was being run "by a bunch of childless cat ladies who are miserable at their own lives and the choices that they've made and so they want to make the rest of the country miserable too".</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-vs-harris-debate-highlights-top-moments-from-the-historic-us-presidential-debate-757646" target="_blank"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Trump vs Harris debate: Highlights, top moments from the historic US presidential debate</strong></a></p>

<p>While it remains unclear if Swift's endorsement would translate into votes, it certainly led to a flood of traffic on the voter registration website. After her announcement,&nbsp;337,826 visitors visited <em>vote.gov </em>website and registered to cast their ballot.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As for Harris, her win in the debate did not make much difference to the poll predictions. She continued to maintain a narrow lead over Trump, as per <em>YouGov</em>, with improvement in certain indicators noted which could point towards later gains.&nbsp;</p>

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Pop star Taylor Swift's endorsement of US Vice President Kamala Harris may have turned more voters away than attracted, a report in the NY Post, citing YouGov poll data has claimed.

Pop star Taylor Swift's endorsement of US Vice President Kamala Harris may have turned more voters away than attracted, a report in the NY Post, citing YouGov poll data has claimed. The poll found that eight per cent of voters were "somewhat" or "much more likely" to be convinced to vote for Harris after Swift's nod. However, 20 per cent of respondents said they were "somewhat" or "much less likely" to vote for Harris. The majority of the people (66 per cent) said Swift's endorsement made no difference on how they would last their ballot in the November poll. 41 per cent said the singer should not publically speak about politics while 38 per cent said she should make such political endorsements. Watch | Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris for President in post signed ‘childless cat lady’ × Taylor's swift Harris endorsement Immediately after the first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Harris concluded on Tuesday (Sep 10), Swift released a statement on her social media accounts, pledging her allegiance to the Democrat leader. “Like many of you, I watched the debate tonight,” Swift wrote on Instagram to her 283 million followers. “I will be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 Presidential Election. I’m voting for @kamalaharris because she fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them.” Swift also took a potshot at Republican vice president candidate JD Vance by signing off the endorsement as 'Childless Cat Lady", in reference to the Ohio senator's controversial remark. Vance in a 2021 interview with former Fox News host, Tucker Carlson, had said that the US was being run "by a bunch of childless cat ladies who are miserable at their own lives and the choices that they've made and so they want to make the rest of the country miserable too". Also read | Trump vs Harris debate: Highlights, top moments from the historic US presidential debate While it remains unclear if Swift's endorsement would translate into votes, it certainly led to a flood of traffic on the voter registration website. After her announcement, 337,826 visitors visited vote.gov website and registered to cast their ballot. As for Harris, her win in the debate did not make much difference to the poll predictions. She continued to maintain a narrow lead over Trump, as per YouGov, with improvement in certain indicators noted which could point towards later gains. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said on Thursday (September 12) that he will not participate in another debate against Vice President Kamala Harris, his Democratic opponent.</p>

<p>In other news,&nbsp;North Korea on Friday (Sept 13) released the first images of&nbsp;the centrifuges that produce fuel for its nuclear bombs. Citing state media, a report by the news agency Reuters said that Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un visited the&nbsp;Nuclear Weapons Institute&nbsp;and called for more weapons-grade material to boost the arsenal.</p>

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<p>Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said on Thursday (September 12) that he will not participate in another debate against Vice President Kamala Harris, his Democratic opponent.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-reveals-first-images-of-banned-uranium-enrichment-site-758273">North Korea reveals first images of banned uranium enrichment site</a></strong></p>

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<p>North Korea on Friday (Sept 13) released the first images of&nbsp;the centrifuges that produce fuel for its nuclear bombs. Citing state media, a report by the news agency Reuters said that Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un visited the&nbsp;Nuclear Weapons Institute&nbsp;and called for more weapons-grade material to boost the arsenal.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/will-kejriwal-walk-free-supreme-court-to-release-verdict-on-aap-leaders-petitions-758246">Will Kejriwal walk free? Top Court to release verdict on Delhi CM's petitions</a></strong></p>

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<p>The Supreme Court will deliver its verdict on Friday (September 13), on the petitions filed by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. The AAP leader's petitions include one appeal&nbsp;against the denial of bail and another contesting his arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the excise policy case.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/alaska-airlines-airplane-pulls-brakes-blows-tyres-to-avoid-collision-with-southwest-flight-758264">Alaska Airlines airplane blows tyres as it pulls brakes to avoid collision with Southwest fligh</a><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/alaska-airlines-airplane-pulls-brakes-blows-tyres-to-avoid-collision-with-southwest-flight-758264">t</a></strong></p>

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<p>An Alaska Airlines plane narrowly averted a tragedy at the Nashville International Airport on Thursday morning. It was on course to collide with a Southwest Airlines flight due to an error, but the pilots pushed the brakes just at the right time, blowing out their own tyres.&nbsp;</p>

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Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said on Thursday (September 12) that he will not participate in another debate against Vice President Kamala Harris, his Democratic opponent.

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said on Thursday (September 12) that he will not participate in another debate against Vice President Kamala Harris, his Democratic opponent. In other news, North Korea on Friday (Sept 13) released the first images of the centrifuges that produce fuel for its nuclear bombs. Citing state media, a report by the news agency Reuters said that Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un visited the Nuclear Weapons Institute and called for more weapons-grade material to boost the arsenal. Click on the headlines for more: Trump refuses debate rematch with Kamala Harris, calls first victory 'clear' Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said on Thursday (September 12) that he will not participate in another debate against Vice President Kamala Harris, his Democratic opponent. North Korea reveals first images of banned uranium enrichment site North Korea on Friday (Sept 13) released the first images of the centrifuges that produce fuel for its nuclear bombs. Citing state media, a report by the news agency Reuters said that Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un visited the Nuclear Weapons Institute and called for more weapons-grade material to boost the arsenal. Will Kejriwal walk free? Top Court to release verdict on Delhi CM's petitions The Supreme Court will deliver its verdict on Friday (September 13), on the petitions filed by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. The AAP leader's petitions include one appeal against the denial of bail and another contesting his arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the excise policy case. Alaska Airlines airplane blows tyres as it pulls brakes to avoid collision with Southwest flight An Alaska Airlines plane narrowly averted a tragedy at the Nashville International Airport on Thursday morning. It was on course to collide with a Southwest Airlines flight due to an error, but the pilots pushed the brakes just at the right time, blowing out their own tyres. Watch | Russia's Revenge Kursk Offensive Begins | Ukraine's Gamble Backfires ×

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<p>The United Nations Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA on Wednesday (Sep 11) revealed that six of its staffers were killed after two Israeli airstrikes hit a school in Gaza. This incident marks the highest death toll for UN Staff since the start of the war.</p>

<p>In other news,&nbsp;Rahul Gandhi from the Congress party, facing backlash over comments seen as opposing reservations, clarified today that his party intends to "extend reservations beyond the 50 per cent limit."</p>

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<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/rahul-gandhi-clarifies-reservation-stance-says-will-take-reservations-beyond-50-per-cent-757955">Rahul Gandhi clarifies reservation stance: 'Will take reservations beyond 50%'</a></strong></p>

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<p>Rahul Gandhi from the Congress party, facing backlash over comments seen as opposing reservations, clarified today that his party intends to "extend reservations beyond the 50 per cent limit."</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-hamas-war-hamas-holds-key-talks-in-doha-with-qatar-and-egypt-over-hostage-and-prisoner-swap-757941">Hamas meets Qatari and Egyptian mediators for hostage exchange talks</a></strong></p>

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<p>US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday (Sep 11) announced a whopping $700 million in aid for Ukraine while visiting the war-torn nation. He said the new aid was aimed at shoring up the country’s energy infrastructure that Russia has repeatedly targeted in its strikes.</p>

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The United Nations Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA on Wednesday (Sep 11) revealed that six of its staffers were killed after two Israeli airstrikes hit a school in Gaza.

The United Nations Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA on Wednesday (Sep 11) revealed that six of its staffers were killed after two Israeli airstrikes hit a school in Gaza. This incident marks the highest death toll for UN Staff since the start of the war. In other news, Rahul Gandhi from the Congress party, facing backlash over comments seen as opposing reservations, clarified today that his party intends to "extend reservations beyond the 50 per cent limit." Click on the headlines for more: 'Totally unacceptable': 6 UN staffers killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza school The United Nations Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA on Wednesday (Sep 11) revealed that six of its staffers were killed after two Israeli airstrikes hit a school in Gaza. This incident marks the highest death toll for UN Staff since the start of the war. Rahul Gandhi clarifies reservation stance: 'Will take reservations beyond 50%' Rahul Gandhi from the Congress party, facing backlash over comments seen as opposing reservations, clarified today that his party intends to "extend reservations beyond the 50 per cent limit." Hamas meets Qatari and Egyptian mediators for hostage exchange talks A delegation of the militant group Hamas met with Qatari and Egyptian mediators in Doha on Wednesday (Sep 11) to hold talks about a potential hostage and prisoner exchange. Blinken declares $700mn aid as Ukraine pleads for long-range strike permission US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday (Sep 11) announced a whopping $700 million in aid for Ukraine while visiting the war-torn nation. He said the new aid was aimed at shoring up the country’s energy infrastructure that Russia has repeatedly targeted in its strikes. Watch | 9/11 memorial: Trump and Harris shake hands at ground zero ×

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<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached the residence of Chief Justice of India, Justice DY Chandrachud on Wednesday (Sep 11) to partake in the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. Images and videos of PM Modi being greeted by the CJI and his wife and later conducting the 'pooja' (worship) have gone viral on social media. However, not everyone is seemingly impressed by the optics of the meet.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Clad in his usual attire with a traditional Maharashtrian cap, PM Modi offered prayers to Lord Ganesha who is celebrated with fervour across the country during the 10-day festival.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Joined Ganesh Puja at the residence of CJI, Justice DY Chandrachud Ji. May Bhagwan Shri Ganesh bless us all with happiness, prosperity and wonderful health," PM Modi posted on X (formerly Twitter).</p>

<p>As soon as the clips of PM Modi and the CJI together went viral, Opposition leaders as well as former judiciary members came out with their criticism.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Senior lawyer Indira Jaising said she had "lost all confidence" in the independence of the judiciary and urged the bar association to condemn the move.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Chief Justice of India has compromised the separation of powers between the Executive and Judiciary. Lost all confidence in the independence of the CJI. The SCBA must condemn this publicly displayed compromise of the Independence of the CJI from the Executive," wrote Jaising.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Chief Justice of India has compromised the separation of powers between the Executive and Judiciary. Lost all confidence in the independence of the CJI . The SCBA must condemn this publicly displayed compromise of Independence of the CJI from the Executive <a href="https://twitter.com/KapilSibal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KapilSibal</a> <a href="https://t.co/UXoIxVxaJt">https://t.co/UXoIxVxaJt</a></p>
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<p>Former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and senior lawyer Prashant Bhushan also condemned the meeting between the heads of two branches of the government.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Shocking that CJI Chandrachud allowed Modi to visit him at his residence for a private meeting," said Bhushan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Sends a very bad signal to the judiciary which is tasked with the responsibility of protecting fundamental right of citizens from the executive &amp; ensuring that the govt acts within bounds of Constitution," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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dug up some filth against <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CJI?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CJI</a><br />
DY Chandrachud maybe through <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pegasus?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Pegasus</a> , that he went to the laters house armed with a Cameraman for Ganesh Chaturthi Puja knowing very well the SM will play to his galleries the next morning. <a href="https://t.co/r1aU1944ox">pic.twitter.com/r1aU1944ox</a></p>
— Ravinder Kapur. (@RavinderKapur2) <a href="https://twitter.com/RavinderKapur2/status/1834084121515090008?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 12, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p>Shiv Sena leader Priyanka Chaturvedi also criticised the meeting and sarcastically commented that the CJI would hopefully conclude the hearings related to Article 10.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Okay.<br />
After the festivities are over hopefully CJI will deem fit and be slightly freer to conclude the hearing on Maharashtra and the blatant disregard of Article 10 of the Constitution in Maharashtra.<br />
Oh wait, elections round the corner anyway, it can be adjourned for another… <a href="https://t.co/tw0C1Smr5s">https://t.co/tw0C1Smr5s</a></p>
— Priyanka Chaturvedi🇮🇳 (@priyankac19) <a href="https://twitter.com/priyankac19/status/1833901563313561866?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 11, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I wonder how this visit materialized. Was it the CJI's 'Padharo Mhare Desh' to Modi or did Modi make an offer of a visit that the CJI could not refuse? <a href="https://t.co/oQY5xE72GS">pic.twitter.com/oQY5xE72GS</a></p>
— Karthik 🇮🇳 (@beastoftraal) <a href="https://twitter.com/beastoftraal/status/1834063705140502796?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 12, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">People say the CJI is a great legal mind. He obviously has original views on separation of State &amp; Church. All I can think about is the spectacle of two of our nation's most powerful men, while Manipur burns. Waiting for the enlightened to take suo moto notice of the rapes,… <a href="https://t.co/LquwlCGfuC">https://t.co/LquwlCGfuC</a></p>
— Saba Naqvi (@_sabanaqvi) <a href="https://twitter.com/_sabanaqvi/status/1833935114188857572?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 11, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p>The festival concludes&nbsp;on September 17 when devotees across the country will bid farewell to Lord Ganesha by immersing his idols.&nbsp;</p>

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached the residence of Chief Justice of India, Justice DY Chandrachud on Wednesday (Sep 11) to partake in the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached the residence of Chief Justice of India, Justice DY Chandrachud on Wednesday (Sep 11) to partake in the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. Images and videos of PM Modi being greeted by the CJI and his wife and later conducting the 'pooja' (worship) have gone viral on social media. However, not everyone is seemingly impressed by the optics of the meet. Clad in his usual attire with a traditional Maharashtrian cap, PM Modi offered prayers to Lord Ganesha who is celebrated with fervour across the country during the 10-day festival. "Joined Ganesh Puja at the residence of CJI, Justice DY Chandrachud Ji. May Bhagwan Shri Ganesh bless us all with happiness, prosperity and wonderful health," PM Modi posted on X (formerly Twitter). As soon as the clips of PM Modi and the CJI together went viral, Opposition leaders as well as former judiciary members came out with their criticism. Joined Ganesh Puja at the residence of CJI, Justice DY Chandrachud Ji. May Bhagwan Shri Ganesh bless us all with happiness, prosperity and wonderful health. pic.twitter.com/dfWlR7elky — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 11, 2024 × Senior lawyer Indira Jaising said she had "lost all confidence" in the independence of the judiciary and urged the bar association to condemn the move. "Chief Justice of India has compromised the separation of powers between the Executive and Judiciary. Lost all confidence in the independence of the CJI. The SCBA must condemn this publicly displayed compromise of the Independence of the CJI from the Executive," wrote Jaising. Chief Justice of India has compromised the separation of powers between the Executive and Judiciary. Lost all confidence in the independence of the CJI . The SCBA must condemn this publicly displayed compromise of Independence of the CJI from the Executive @KapilSibal https://t.co/UXoIxVxaJt — Indira Jaising (@IJaising) September 11, 2024 × Head of executive, PM Modi, met head of judiciary, CJI Chandrachud, to celebrate Ganpati festival right before Maharashtra Elections. In a functioning democracy, Executive and Judiciary are supposed to maintain distance. But we don’t have a functioning democracy so it’s Okay. pic.twitter.com/eTCFPBC9Wa — Nehr_who? (@Nher_who) September 11, 2024 × Former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and senior lawyer Prashant Bhushan also condemned the meeting between the heads of two branches of the government. "Shocking that CJI Chandrachud allowed Modi to visit him at his residence for a private meeting," said Bhushan. "Sends a very bad signal to the judiciary which is tasked with the responsibility of protecting fundamental right of citizens from the executive & ensuring that the govt acts within bounds of Constitution," he added. Shocking that CJI Chandrachud allowed Modi to visit him at his residence for a private meeting. Sends a very bad signal to the judiciary which is tasked with the responsibility of protecting fundamental right of citizens from the executive & ensuring that the govt acts within… https://t.co/mstxulCI2P — Prashant Bhushan (@pbhushan1) September 12, 2024 × Narendra Modi appears to have dug up some filth against #CJI DY Chandrachud maybe through #Pegasus , that he went to the laters house armed with a Cameraman for Ganesh Chaturthi Puja knowing very well the SM will play to his galleries the next morning. pic.twitter.com/r1aU1944ox — Ravinder Kapur. (@RavinderKapur2) September 12, 2024 × Shiv Sena leader Priyanka Chaturvedi also criticised the meeting and sarcastically commented that the CJI would hopefully conclude the hearings related to Article 10. Okay. After the festivities are over hopefully CJI will deem fit and be slightly freer to conclude the hearing on Maharashtra and the blatant disregard of Article 10 of the Constitution in Maharashtra. Oh wait, elections round the corner anyway, it can be adjourned for another… https://t.co/tw0C1Smr5s — Priyanka Chaturvedi🇮🇳 (@priyankac19) September 11, 2024 × I wonder how this visit materialized. Was it the CJI's 'Padharo Mhare Desh' to Modi or did Modi make an offer of a visit that the CJI could not refuse? pic.twitter.com/oQY5xE72GS — Karthik 🇮🇳 (@beastoftraal) September 12, 2024 × People say the CJI is a great legal mind. He obviously has original views on separation of State & Church. All I can think about is the spectacle of two of our nation's most powerful men, while Manipur burns. Waiting for the enlightened to take suo moto notice of the rapes,… https://t.co/LquwlCGfuC — Saba Naqvi (@_sabanaqvi) September 11, 2024 × The festival concludes on September 17 when devotees across the country will bid farewell to Lord Ganesha by immersing his idols. (With inputs from agencies)

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