Workplace abuse is widespread, and particularly among young people, migrants, and wage earners, especially women but would you believe that psychological violence is more common than sexual and physical forms at workplace? Here’s our report.

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One of the six people facing the death penalty over the current anti-government protests in Iran has reportedly been subject to "mock executions" in prison.

Sahand Noormohammadzadeh was found guilty of "enmity against god" last month over accusations of blocking traffic and setting a bin on fire and is one of those facing a death sentence.

As per a BBC Persian report citing an anonymous source Noormohammadzadeh has been subject to mock executions three times already.

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Without disclosing their identities, the Iranian judiciary has announced that six protestors have so far been sentenced to death for &nbsp;"enmity against God" or "corruption on earth". Noormohammadzadeh was identified as one of the death row inmates by his lawyer on Saturday.&nbsp;

The 27-year-old as per the Iranian judiciary's Mizan news agency was on trial before a Revolutionary Court for "[acts of] vandalism and arson of public property with the aim of causing disruption to the country's peace and order and confronting the Islamic government".

As evidence the court presented a video of a masked man performing the alleged acts of vandalism; the masked man who it's been alleged is Sahand Noormohammadzadeh can be seen tearing down a railing and placing it between traffic and pushing a burning garbage bin onto the road.

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However, the accused has denied all allegations, his lawyers claim that there's no evidence that the masked man on the tape is in fact him.

Reportedly the prosecution may be based on a letter of apology accepting these charges, which as per BBC could've been signed under false pretenses. As per BBC Persian's sources, the 27-year-old might've been lied to about his mother suffering a heart attack and promised one last conversation with the dying woman in lieu of signing the letter of apology.

Following the conviction of the six people on death row, Amnesty International has expressed concerns over "sham trials".

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While these death sentences can be appealed as per judiciary chief Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei's statement from Monday the executions would happen soon.

There have been heightened concerns over torture and ill-treatment of the protesters in jail. under international human rights law, cruel or degrading treatment of people in custody is prohibited. As per Human Rights Activists' News Agency (HRANA) since the start of the protests over Mahsa Amini's death at the hands of Iran's morality police, more than 470 protestors, including women and children have been killed, while more than 18,000 are under arrest.

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One of the six people facing the death penalty over the current anti-government protests in Iran has reportedly been subject to "mock executions" in prison. Sahand Noormohammadzadeh was found guilty of "enmity against god" last month over accusations of blocking traffic and setting a bin on fire and is one of those facing a death sentence.

One of the six people facing the death penalty over the current anti-government protests in Iran has reportedly been subject to "mock executions" in prison. Sahand Noormohammadzadeh was found guilty of "enmity against god" last month over accusations of blocking traffic and setting a bin on fire and is one of those facing a death sentence. As per a BBC Persian report citing an anonymous source Noormohammadzadeh has been subject to mock executions three times already. Watch | Did Iran actually abolish the Morality Police? Iran's Hijab law under review after massive protests Without disclosing their identities, the Iranian judiciary has announced that six protestors have so far been sentenced to death for "enmity against God" or "corruption on earth". Noormohammadzadeh was identified as one of the death row inmates by his lawyer on Saturday. The 27-year-old as per the Iranian judiciary's Mizan news agency was on trial before a Revolutionary Court for "[acts of] vandalism and arson of public property with the aim of causing disruption to the country's peace and order and confronting the Islamic government". As evidence the court presented a video of a masked man performing the alleged acts of vandalism; the masked man who it's been alleged is Sahand Noormohammadzadeh can be seen tearing down a railing and placing it between traffic and pushing a burning garbage bin onto the road. Also read | Targeted demolition? Medals in ruins as Iranian athlete Elnaz Rekabi's family home demolished, CHECK VIDEO However, the accused has denied all allegations, his lawyers claim that there's no evidence that the masked man on the tape is in fact him. Reportedly the prosecution may be based on a letter of apology accepting these charges, which as per BBC could've been signed under false pretenses. As per BBC Persian's sources, the 27-year-old might've been lied to about his mother suffering a heart attack and promised one last conversation with the dying woman in lieu of signing the letter of apology. Following the conviction of the six people on death row, Amnesty International has expressed concerns over "sham trials". Also read | Iranian state media seems to dismiss reports morality police has been abolished While these death sentences can be appealed as per judiciary chief Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei's statement from Monday the executions would happen soon. There have been heightened concerns over torture and ill-treatment of the protesters in jail. under international human rights law, cruel or degrading treatment of people in custody is prohibited. As per Human Rights Activists' News Agency (HRANA) since the start of the protests over Mahsa Amini's death at the hands of Iran's morality police, more than 470 protestors, including women and children have been killed, while more than 18,000 are under arrest. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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'We're ready for war, if it is imposed on us', this was Pak Army Chief Asim Munir's message to India as he visited the LoC. What was Munir trying to convey through these remarks? Priyanka Sharma reports.

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Angry demonstrations turned violent in Mongolia’s capital city of Ulaanbaatar on Monday (December 5) as protesters braved sub-zero temperatures to storm the country’s main parliament building, following allegations of corruption among government officials.

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The first-of-its-kind survey on people's experience with violence and harassment at work has surprisingly revealed that sexual harassment while prevalent is not the most reported form of abuse in workplaces; psychological abuse takes the cake.&nbsp;

The survey undertaken as a joint effort between International Labour Organization (ILO), Lloyd’s Register Foundation (LRF) and Gallup found that almost one in five people or 17.9 per cent have experienced psychological abuse and harassment in their workplace. This means that 583 million all over the world have experienced abuse such as insults, threats, bullying or intimidation.&nbsp;

Sexual harassment on the other hand was faced by one in fifteen or 6.3 per cent of people. Globally 205 million employees have faced unwanted sexual touching, comments, pictures, emails or sexual requests.

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As with sexual abuse, women were found to have experienced higher incidences of psychological violence and harassment. However, the frequency of psychological abuse was higher for men.

Incidents of physical violence were also found to be prevalent. 277 million or 8.5 per cent have faced abuse in the form of hitting, restraining or spitting. 
While both genders faced it, men were more likely to have experienced it, they were also more likely to report the abuse.

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The report shows that the risk of experiencing violence and harassment at work is particularly pronounced across certain demographic groups. It found that youth, migrant, and wage and salaried women and men were more likely to face violence and harassment at work, and 
this can be particularly true among women.&nbsp;

"For instance, survey results show that young women were twice as likely as young men to have experienced sexual violence and harassment, and migrant women were almost twice as likely as nonmigrant women to report sexual violence and harassment."

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However, despite the alarmingly high numbers, only one in two or 54.4 per cent of the victims have shared their negative experiences. Rather than using other informal or formal channels, the victims were more likely to have these conversations with friends and family.

As per ILO, this could be chalked up to due to a "fear of stigmatisation, lack of knowledge of reporting and monitoring systems, “normalisation” of violence and harassment, and re-victimisation or retaliation risks". The most common fears that discouraged people from talking about the abuse were "waste of time" and "fear for their reputation."

The report recommends that prevention mechanisms should be put in place; existing national and workplace mechanisms could be broadened or adapted to prevent abuse in the workplace. Additionally, it advocates increasing awareness of violence and harassment, enhancing the capability of institutions to deliver effective remedies, and supporting and establishing a right-based framework to help combat the problem.

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The first-of-its-kind survey on people's experience with violence and harassment at work has surprisingly revealed that sexual harassment while prevalent is not the most reported form of abuse in workplaces; psychological abuse takes the cake. The survey undertaken as a joint effort between International Labour Organization (ILO), Lloyd’s Register Foundation (LRF) and Gallup found that almost one in five people or 17.9 per cent have experienced psychological abuse and harassment in their workplace. This means that 583 million all over the world have experienced abuse such as insults, threats, bullying or intimidation. Sexual harassment on the other hand was faced by one in fifteen or 6.3 per cent of people. Globally 205 million employees have faced unwanted sexual touching, comments, pictures, emails or sexual requests. Watch | Gravitas: Parliaments: Unsafe place to work? As with sexual abuse, women were found to have experienced higher incidences of psychological violence and harassment. However, the frequency of psychological abuse was higher for men. Incidents of physical violence were also found to be prevalent. 277 million or 8.5 per cent have faced abuse in the form of hitting, restraining or spitting. While both genders faced it, men were more likely to have experienced it, they were also more likely to report the abuse. Also read | Are men more vulnerable than women in India? The report shows that the risk of experiencing violence and harassment at work is particularly pronounced across certain demographic groups. It found that youth, migrant, and wage and salaried women and men were more likely to face violence and harassment at work, and this can be particularly true among women. "For instance, survey results show that young women were twice as likely as young men to have experienced sexual violence and harassment, and migrant women were almost twice as likely as nonmigrant women to report sexual violence and harassment." Also read | Former housekeeper sues Jeff Bezos over long working hours, racial discrimination However, despite the alarmingly high numbers, only one in two or 54.4 per cent of the victims have shared their negative experiences. Rather than using other informal or formal channels, the victims were more likely to have these conversations with friends and family. As per ILO, this could be chalked up to due to a "fear of stigmatisation, lack of knowledge of reporting and monitoring systems, “normalisation” of violence and harassment, and re-victimisation or retaliation risks". The most common fears that discouraged people from talking about the abuse were "waste of time" and "fear for their reputation." The report recommends that prevention mechanisms should be put in place; existing national and workplace mechanisms could be broadened or adapted to prevent abuse in the workplace. Additionally, it advocates increasing awareness of violence and harassment, enhancing the capability of institutions to deliver effective remedies, and supporting and establishing a right-based framework to help combat the problem. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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On December 3rd, India marked the 38th anniversary of the Bhopal gas tragedy, the worst industrial accident in human history. A toxic gas leak from a pesticide plant killed more than 5,000 people in the areas surrounding the factory.

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In Iran, it's a major victory for people after months of relentless and incessant protests by the Iranians. The government in Iran has buckled under the pressure. It's now said that it is disbanding the notorious morality police.

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Six people were killed and 10 others critically injured on Sunday when a truck rammed into a bus stop in India's Madhya Pradesh.

As reported by NDTV the incident took place in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh.&nbsp;

The truck driver as per India Today lost control of the speeding heavy vehicle after a tire burst, causing the vehicle to ram into a nearby bus stop, near a traffic intersection. The vehicle was on its way to Badnawar from Ratlam.

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As per PTI, Collector Narendra Kumar Suryavanshi said that six people died in the accident. Abhishek Tiwari, one of the police officers on the scene said that the truck has been impounded.&nbsp;

The truck driver reportedly fled from the scene, and police have filed a case against him and are trying to locate him.

Speaking to PTI, Vishal Kumar one of the injured claimed that the truck crushed at least 20 people.

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Six people were killed and 10 others critically injured on Sunday when a truck rammed into a bus stop in India's Madhya Pradesh. As reported by NDTV the incident took place in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh. The truck driver as per India Today lost control of the speeding heavy vehicle after a tire burst, causing the vehicle to ram into a nearby bus stop, near a traffic intersection. The vehicle was on its way to Badnawar from Ratlam. Videos of the incident and the resulting carnage have gone viral on social media. User discretion is advised. #रतलाम में भीषण सड़क हादसा,ट्रक का अचानक फटा टायर,असंतुलित ट्रक ने आधा दर्जन से अधिक राहगीरों को मारी टक्कर,आधा दर्जन लोगों की मौत,आधा दर्जन घायल,हादसे का सीसीटीवी भी आया सामने#RoadAccident #Ratlam pic.twitter.com/oQWJGBxlj6 — Vikas Singh Chauhan (@vikassingh218) December 4, 2022 × As per PTI, Collector Narendra Kumar Suryavanshi said that six people died in the accident. Abhishek Tiwari, one of the police officers on the scene said that the truck has been impounded. The truck driver reportedly fled from the scene, and police have filed a case against him and are trying to locate him. Speaking to PTI, Vishal Kumar one of the injured claimed that the truck crushed at least 20 people. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Mercedes-Benz has launched its all-new sixth-generation C-Class sedan in India with 1.5-litre petrol and 2.0-litre diesel options, and both these engines have the 48-volt Hybrid system. What makes the C300d special among all the non-AMG C-Class variants is its performance as it has the highest amount of power and torque available on the tap. Moreover, it is available with an AMG-inspired body kit for a more aggressive look. But how does it actually feels to drive? That's what we are exploring in this drive report.

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Russia has denounced the West's price cap on its oil and said it "will not accept" it. The Kremlin also reportedly said that it was analysing how to respond.

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov as per a report by the Russian news agency TASS said that his country has made preparations for the price cap that goes into effect on Monday (December 5th).

AFP reports that this price cap agreed by the EU, G7 and Australia will go into effect on Monday alongside an EU embargo on maritime deliveries of Russian crude oil. Under the cap, Russia can only continue delivery of oil sold at $60 per barrel or less.

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Peskov said "We will not accept this cap," adding that Moscow will conduct a rapid analysis of the agreement and respond.

Russia has insisted that it will stop oil supplies to nations that have participated in the price cap. Mikhail Ulyanov, Moscow's ambassador to international organisations in Vienna, also confirmed this stance in social media posts.

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"Starting from this year Europe will live without Russian oil," he said in one post, in another he claimed that Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Alexander Novak too has confirmed that Moscow will cut supplies to countries supporting the price cap.

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Reuters reports that as per US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen the price cap will be particularly beneficial to low and medium-income countries and would "cut into" the Russian President's most important source of revenue.

"With Russia's economy already contracting and its budget increasingly stretched thin, the price cap will immediately cut into (President Vladimir) Putin’s most important source of revenue."

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On Friday, Russian Urals crude was traded at approximately $67/barrel.

Russia's embassy in the United States criticised the cap and called the move "dangerous", adding that in spite of it Moscow is "confident" it will find buyers for its oil.

"Steps like these will inevitably result in increasing uncertainty and imposing higher costs for raw materials' consumers," it said."Regardless of the current flirtations with the dangerous and illegitimate instrument, we are confident that Russian oil will continue to be in demand."

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Russia has denounced the West's price cap on its oil and said it "will not accept" it. The Kremlin also reportedly said that it was analysing how to respond. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov as per a report by the Russian news agency TASS said that his country has made preparations for the price cap that goes into effect on Monday (December 5th).

Russia has denounced the West's price cap on its oil and said it "will not accept" it. The Kremlin also reportedly said that it was analysing how to respond. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov as per a report by the Russian news agency TASS said that his country has made preparations for the price cap that goes into effect on Monday (December 5th). AFP reports that this price cap agreed by the EU, G7 and Australia will go into effect on Monday alongside an EU embargo on maritime deliveries of Russian crude oil. Under the cap, Russia can only continue delivery of oil sold at $60 per barrel or less. Watch | Russia denounces oil price cap agreed by EU, G7; Zelensky says 'price cap on Moscow not serious' Peskov said "We will not accept this cap," adding that Moscow will conduct a rapid analysis of the agreement and respond. Russia has insisted that it will stop oil supplies to nations that have participated in the price cap. Mikhail Ulyanov, Moscow's ambassador to international organisations in Vienna, also confirmed this stance in social media posts. Also read | Zelensky says $60 price cap on Russian oil is ‘not serious’, won’t push Moscow into ending war "Starting from this year Europe will live without Russian oil," he said in one post, in another he claimed that Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Alexander Novak too has confirmed that Moscow will cut supplies to countries supporting the price cap. Starting from this year #Europe will live w/o Russian oil. #Moscow has already made it clear that it will NOT supply #oil to those countries who support anti-market price cap. Very soon the #EU will blame #Russia for using oil as a weapon. — Mikhail Ulyanov (@Amb_Ulyanov) December 3, 2022 × Deputy Prime Minister of Russia A.Novak confirmed today that Moscow would not supply oil to countries supporting price cap.They can make politically motivated anti-market decisions putting at risk stability of the oil market, Russia has the right to react accordingly. — Mikhail Ulyanov (@Amb_Ulyanov) December 4, 2022 × Reuters reports that as per US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen the price cap will be particularly beneficial to low and medium-income countries and would "cut into" the Russian President's most important source of revenue. "With Russia's economy already contracting and its budget increasingly stretched thin, the price cap will immediately cut into (President Vladimir) Putin’s most important source of revenue." Also read | OPEC+ agrees to stick to its oil output targets amid market uncertainties, energy crisis On Friday, Russian Urals crude was traded at approximately $67/barrel. Russia's embassy in the United States criticised the cap and called the move "dangerous", adding that in spite of it Moscow is "confident" it will find buyers for its oil. "Steps like these will inevitably result in increasing uncertainty and imposing higher costs for raw materials' consumers," it said."Regardless of the current flirtations with the dangerous and illegitimate instrument, we are confident that Russian oil will continue to be in demand." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Moscow says will not accept western price cap on its crude, claims 'Russian oil will continue to be in demand'

Legendary tennis coach Nick Bollettieri, who helped develop superstars such as Andre Agassi and Maria Sharapova, has died aged 91, the IMG Academy announced in a statement on Monday.

"Nick Bollettieri, the legendary tennis coach and founder of Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy, which served as the foundation for today's IMG Academy, has passed away," read the statement.

While his methods were sometimes controversial, his academy in Florida churned out top players and he was to coach 10 players who would go on to become number one in the world.

Monica Seles, Jim Courier, Anna Kournikova and Mary Pierce were other stars who passed through his Bradenton complex. 
Bollettieri also advised Venus and Serena Williams and Boris Becker.

"Tennis wouldn't be where it is today without Nick's influence," said Jimmy Arias, IMG Academy director of tennis and one of Bollettieri's original students.

"His tennis academy, which I had the privilege of growing up within, not only served as a launching pad for many tennis greats but evolved into an institution that has had a profound impact on the development of athletes across many sports at all levels."

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Bollettieri founded the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy, now IMG Academy in 1978 with a focus on intense physical training, total immersion, and ongoing competition among the most talented players in the world.

His enthusiasm for coaching continued almost right up to the end.

"Even in his last days, you could often find him on campus, coaching and mentoring young student-athletes and staff with the same passion and enthusiasm as he did in his 20s," said Tim Pernetti, President of IMG Academy Bradenton, a division of IMG Academy. 
 
"Our heart goes out to his wife, Cindi, and his children. He has made a permanent and lasting impact on all of us."

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Legendary tennis coach Nick Bollettieri, who helped develop superstars such as Andre Agassi and Maria Sharapova, has died aged 91, the IMG Academy announced in a statement on Monday.

Legendary tennis coach Nick Bollettieri, who helped develop superstars such as Andre Agassi and Maria Sharapova, has died aged 91, the IMG Academy announced in a statement on Monday. "Nick Bollettieri, the legendary tennis coach and founder of Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy, which served as the foundation for today's IMG Academy, has passed away," read the statement. While his methods were sometimes controversial, his academy in Florida churned out top players and he was to coach 10 players who would go on to become number one in the world. Monica Seles, Jim Courier, Anna Kournikova and Mary Pierce were other stars who passed through his Bradenton complex. Bollettieri also advised Venus and Serena Williams and Boris Becker. "Tennis wouldn't be where it is today without Nick's influence," said Jimmy Arias, IMG Academy director of tennis and one of Bollettieri's original students. "His tennis academy, which I had the privilege of growing up within, not only served as a launching pad for many tennis greats but evolved into an institution that has had a profound impact on the development of athletes across many sports at all levels." Read more: Exclusive: My goal is to represent India in the Olympics and win a medal, says Riya Bhatia Bollettieri founded the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy, now IMG Academy in 1978 with a focus on intense physical training, total immersion, and ongoing competition among the most talented players in the world. His enthusiasm for coaching continued almost right up to the end. "Even in his last days, you could often find him on campus, coaching and mentoring young student-athletes and staff with the same passion and enthusiasm as he did in his 20s," said Tim Pernetti, President of IMG Academy Bradenton, a division of IMG Academy. "Our heart goes out to his wife, Cindi, and his children. He has made a permanent and lasting impact on all of us." WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Legendary Nick Bollettieri dies aged 91, coached players like Agassi and Sharapova

The state of Georgia in the United States has again broken its early voting record. Both candidates Warnock & Walker made the closing pitch to voters.

US: Georgia breaks early voting record again; Warnock & Walker make the closing pitch to voters

Conservative peer and British businesswoman Michelle Mone has been accused of lobbying for PPE Medpro at the start of the pandemic in 2020. The company was awarded huge government contracts worth more than £200 million ($246 million) after Mone recommended it to ministers. Now, the Labour party has proposed to abolish the House of Lords if elected to power.

UK: Labour proposes to abolish the House of Lords; Mone 'attempted to bully' ministers over PPE

Amid the going cost of living crisis in the UK, Christmas rail strikes are to go ahead as Union rejects an offer from operators. RMT rejected pay offers from the employers.

UK: Christmas rail strikes to go ahead as Union rejects offer from operators

The government of Jammu and Kashmir is working hard to restore the beauty and water quality of the world-famous Dal Lake in Srinagar. After decades, the government is opening 20 navigation channels in the Dal Lake, which will help to improve the quality of water and free movement of locals and tourists into the interiors of the lake. The government is also laying a sewage system for the houseboats to dispose of the waste in the treatment plant.&nbsp; 
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Dal Lake is considered the Jewel in the Crown of the Kashmir Region, but the Lake has been dying a slow death due to Pollution and Illegal Encroachments over the years. And now finally, the government and Lake Conservation and Management Authority (LCMA) are working on the restoration of the Lake to its pristine water quality and opening of the navigation channels which have been closed for decades. Around 20 navigation channels are being opened and restored in Dal Lake. This will help the people to navigate freely in the lake while also improving the quality of the water.&nbsp; 
&nbsp; 
''We are working on 20 navigation channels at the moment, work on seven of the channels has been completed and work is going on for 13 more. We are hoping that the work will be completed by the end of this year. Navigation channels are very important for the inhabitants living on the lake, It helps them to move easily. The tourists get to see the interiors of the lake and moreover have an in-depth look into the lake. The water quality also improves due to the opening of these navigation channels, these channels help water to circulate. Dal Lake has a lot of aquatic life, the more these channels would be opened the more the aquatic life would spread. The work on these channels has been started after around two decades,'' said Tanvir Ayub, AEE, Lake Conservation and Management Authority (LCMA).&nbsp;

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Opening these Navigation channels around the Dal Lake will not only help the local inhabitants of the lake but also the tourists coming to Srinagar. Dal Lake is among the most frequently visited places by tourists in the Kashmir region and by opening these channels, tourists can get to see the interiors of the lake.&nbsp; 
&nbsp; 
''It helps the lake as well as the inhabitants of the lake. Their manoeuvring, they can navigate easily plus the tourists can see the inner side of Dal Lake, the water circulation would be better, and the quality of water will improve as well. Almost all the channels were blocked. We are opening them and widening them as well. We are getting support from locals in helping us to beautify the lake,'' said Masood Ahmad Khan, Official LCMA.&nbsp; 
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The locals living on the lake say this will help them further in taking tourists to the interiors of various areas of the city via Dal Lake.&nbsp; 
&nbsp; 
''It will help us a lot to move around the lake. Tourists can also visit the interiors of the lake after opening of these channels. It will beautify the lake and its great work being carried out by the authorities. Due to the opening of these channels, we will be able to move around easily on the lake,'' said Suhail Ahmad, Local. 
&nbsp; 
One of the Major pollutants for the Lake has been the sewage coming from the houseboats on the Lake. With more than 600 houseboats on the lake, there has not been a proper sewage system in place for these houseboats. Most of the waste coming from these houseboats has been dumped in the lake. &nbsp;And now the government is laying a sewerage network for these houseboats. Floating pipes have been laid from where all the waste would be collected at a chamber and later shifted to the closest treatment plant. This will help clean the lake and to nurture the aquatic life in the lake.&nbsp;

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''There are around 600 houseboats on Dal Lake, they have been divided into eleven clusters and initially we are taking the sewerage network of the houseboats for cluster number two in which we have around 70 houseboats to check the inflow of sewage into the lake. We have laid 200 mm HD Pipes, the network will be all floating, finally the sewage generated by the houseboats will be collected in a chamber from where it will be lifted to the nearest sewer line where it will be treated. The sewage generated by the houseboats used to go into the lake, and now with these steps the water quality will improve. The houseboat owners have to understand that it has to be a joint effort between people and the government. The waste has to be disposed of properly, '' said Tanvir Ayub, AEE, Lake Conservation and Management Authority (LCMA).&nbsp; 
&nbsp; 
The houseboat community living on the lake is extremely excited about the step taken by the government. They say that it will keep the lake alive for generations to come.&nbsp; 
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''This was extremely important, and it will add to the charm of the Lake. It will be like the old days. The Dal Lake is famous, and our tourists always used to ask about the drainage system of these houseboats and now with these sewage pipes and system in place, it will be a cleaner lake. It's a great step for all of us. It's great for the new generations as well. Dal lake is the pride, and we need to do everything to save the lake, '' Farooq Ahmad Dar, Local.&nbsp; 
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Srinagar has been named among the top places to visit in 2023 and Dal Lake has been called the most exquisite sight to visit.&nbsp;

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The government of Jammu and Kashmir is working hard to restore the beauty and water quality of the world-famous Dal Lake in Srinagar. After decades, the government is opening 20 navigation channels in the Dal Lake, which will help to improve the quality of water and free movement of locals and tourists into the interiors of the lake.

The government of Jammu and Kashmir is working hard to restore the beauty and water quality of the world-famous Dal Lake in Srinagar. After decades, the government is opening 20 navigation channels in the Dal Lake, which will help to improve the quality of water and free movement of locals and tourists into the interiors of the lake. The government is also laying a sewage system for the houseboats to dispose of the waste in the treatment plant. Dal Lake is considered the Jewel in the Crown of the Kashmir Region, but the Lake has been dying a slow death due to Pollution and Illegal Encroachments over the years. And now finally, the government and Lake Conservation and Management Authority (LCMA) are working on the restoration of the Lake to its pristine water quality and opening of the navigation channels which have been closed for decades. Around 20 navigation channels are being opened and restored in Dal Lake. This will help the people to navigate freely in the lake while also improving the quality of the water. ''We are working on 20 navigation channels at the moment, work on seven of the channels has been completed and work is going on for 13 more. We are hoping that the work will be completed by the end of this year. Navigation channels are very important for the inhabitants living on the lake, It helps them to move easily. The tourists get to see the interiors of the lake and moreover have an in-depth look into the lake. The water quality also improves due to the opening of these navigation channels, these channels help water to circulate. Dal Lake has a lot of aquatic life, the more these channels would be opened the more the aquatic life would spread. The work on these channels has been started after around two decades,'' said Tanvir Ayub, AEE, Lake Conservation and Management Authority (LCMA). Also read | Indian Army and police bust militant terrorist hideout in J&K’s Kishtwar Opening these Navigation channels around the Dal Lake will not only help the local inhabitants of the lake but also the tourists coming to Srinagar. Dal Lake is among the most frequently visited places by tourists in the Kashmir region and by opening these channels, tourists can get to see the interiors of the lake. ''It helps the lake as well as the inhabitants of the lake. Their manoeuvring, they can navigate easily plus the tourists can see the inner side of Dal Lake, the water circulation would be better, and the quality of water will improve as well. Almost all the channels were blocked. We are opening them and widening them as well. We are getting support from locals in helping us to beautify the lake,'' said Masood Ahmad Khan, Official LCMA. The locals living on the lake say this will help them further in taking tourists to the interiors of various areas of the city via Dal Lake. ''It will help us a lot to move around the lake. Tourists can also visit the interiors of the lake after opening of these channels. It will beautify the lake and its great work being carried out by the authorities. Due to the opening of these channels, we will be able to move around easily on the lake,'' said Suhail Ahmad, Local. One of the Major pollutants for the Lake has been the sewage coming from the houseboats on the Lake. With more than 600 houseboats on the lake, there has not been a proper sewage system in place for these houseboats. Most of the waste coming from these houseboats has been dumped in the lake. And now the government is laying a sewerage network for these houseboats. Floating pipes have been laid from where all the waste would be collected at a chamber and later shifted to the closest treatment plant. This will help clean the lake and to nurture the aquatic life in the lake. Also read | India: J&K Police bust extortion racket in South Kashmir, nab five; toy guns & pistols seized ''There are around 600 houseboats on Dal Lake, they have been divided into eleven clusters and initially we are taking the sewerage network of the houseboats for cluster number two in which we have around 70 houseboats to check the inflow of sewage into the lake. We have laid 200 mm HD Pipes, the network will be all floating, finally the sewage generated by the houseboats will be collected in a chamber from where it will be lifted to the nearest sewer line where it will be treated. The sewage generated by the houseboats used to go into the lake, and now with these steps the water quality will improve. The houseboat owners have to understand that it has to be a joint effort between people and the government. The waste has to be disposed of properly, '' said Tanvir Ayub, AEE, Lake Conservation and Management Authority (LCMA). The houseboat community living on the lake is extremely excited about the step taken by the government. They say that it will keep the lake alive for generations to come. ''This was extremely important, and it will add to the charm of the Lake. It will be like the old days. The Dal Lake is famous, and our tourists always used to ask about the drainage system of these houseboats and now with these sewage pipes and system in place, it will be a cleaner lake. It's a great step for all of us. It's great for the new generations as well. Dal lake is the pride, and we need to do everything to save the lake, '' Farooq Ahmad Dar, Local. Srinagar has been named among the top places to visit in 2023 and Dal Lake has been called the most exquisite sight to visit. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Dal Lake: 20 navigation channels opened after decades, sewage pipes laid for houseboat waste disposal

Gone are the days when racial profiling was a thing...at least that is how it should be. However, a recent report has revealed that a Chinese security company has been advertising a controversial feature: Ethnicity recognition.

Hikvision has reportedly been touting this feature to its customers in the United Kingdom and other European countries. This is even as the company already faces a ban in the UK over its involvement in ethnic cleansing in the Chinese province of Xinjiang.

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The company was also placed on the US blacklist back in 2019, over allegations of human rights violations, and surveillance of Uyghurs in Xinjiang.

As per a Guardian report, in a brochure on its website the company advertised a range of features like “optional Demographic Profiling Facial analysis algorithms”, including “gender, race/ethnicity, age” profiling. This was allegedly&nbsp;in collaboration with UK startup FaiceTech.

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However, FaiceTech denied ever having worked with Hikvision and said that the document was created without its knowledge and consent. It also sent a legal letter to Hikvision, demanding they remove the brochure since it can deceive the public "that our client (FaiceTech) is in some way associated with Hikvision".

Reportedly, the Hikvision website also cited a second, Italian-based company offering racial profiling in a post that has since been removed.

Guardian reports that the racial profiling posts were removed following an inquiry by the publication and the company said that the technology was never even sold in the UK.

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It further claimed that the brochure in question merely details the "potential application of our cameras, with technology built independently by FaiceTech and other partners."

The brochures were reportedly first discovered by Big Brother Watch, a campaign group. The group's legal and policy officer, &nbsp;Madeleine Stone said that "Hikvision’s surveillance products pose a real threat to rights and security. The government must act now to ban this rights-abusing technology."

She also said that such "intrusive surveillance capabilities" have no place in a democracy.

(With inputs from agencies)

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Gone are the days when racial profiling was a thing...at least that is how it should be. However, a recent report has revealed that a Chinese security company has been advertising a controversial feature: Ethnicity recognition.

Gone are the days when racial profiling was a thing...at least that is how it should be. However, a recent report has revealed that a Chinese security company has been advertising a controversial feature: Ethnicity recognition. Hikvision has reportedly been touting this feature to its customers in the United Kingdom and other European countries. This is even as the company already faces a ban in the UK over its involvement in ethnic cleansing in the Chinese province of Xinjiang. Watch | Gravitas: Apps that target Uighurs uncovered The company was also placed on the US blacklist back in 2019, over allegations of human rights violations, and surveillance of Uyghurs in Xinjiang. As per a Guardian report, in a brochure on its website the company advertised a range of features like “optional Demographic Profiling Facial analysis algorithms”, including “gender, race/ethnicity, age” profiling. This was allegedly in collaboration with UK startup FaiceTech. Also read | China services activity shrank to six-month lows in November: Caixin PMI However, FaiceTech denied ever having worked with Hikvision and said that the document was created without its knowledge and consent. It also sent a legal letter to Hikvision, demanding they remove the brochure since it can deceive the public "that our client (FaiceTech) is in some way associated with Hikvision". Reportedly, the Hikvision website also cited a second, Italian-based company offering racial profiling in a post that has since been removed. Guardian reports that the racial profiling posts were removed following an inquiry by the publication and the company said that the technology was never even sold in the UK. Also read | German chancellor Scholz says completely stopping talks with Putin 'would be a grave mistake' It further claimed that the brochure in question merely details the "potential application of our cameras, with technology built independently by FaiceTech and other partners." The brochures were reportedly first discovered by Big Brother Watch, a campaign group. The group's legal and policy officer, Madeleine Stone said that "Hikvision’s surveillance products pose a real threat to rights and security. The government must act now to ban this rights-abusing technology." She also said that such "intrusive surveillance capabilities" have no place in a democracy. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The New Zealand government said that it plans to introduce a law which would require big tech companies like Alphabet Inc’s Google and several platforms under the parent company Meta including Facebook to pay media outlets if they want local news content to show on their feeds. This comes after countries like Australia and Canada have implemented and proposed similar laws.&nbsp;

“New Zealand news media, particularly small regional and community newspapers, are struggling to remain financially viable as more advertising moves online,” said New Zealand’s Minister of Broadcasting Willie Jackson, in a statement, on Sunday.&nbsp;

The statement also referred to legislations in Australia and Canada and how the one to be proposed by New Zealand will be modelled along those lines. Jackson also said that he hoped this would incentivise digital platforms to negotiate with local media outlets and reach deals without government intervention.&nbsp;

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“It is critical that those benefiting from their news content actually pay for it,” said the minister. However, if no agreement is reached the law would mandate a negotiating process.&nbsp;

The new legislation will likely be passed after a vote in the New Zealand parliament, however, might receive some pushback from the big tech platforms who have campaigned against these laws in other countries as well.&nbsp;

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Notably, when Australia introduced and proposed these laws Facebook threatened to block their news from its platforms and moved to do so at one point in Canberra while the legislation was being debated. However, no such steps have been taken in Canada yet since it&nbsp;has also proposed a similar legislation.&nbsp;

On Monday, Meta’s regional policy, Mia Garlick, said that New Zealand does not understand the relationship between Facebook and news. She also noted that publishers control how and which content shows up on their platform and also that New Zealand fails to recognise the commercial current deals Meta has in the country, reported the Wall Street Journal.&nbsp;

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On the other hand, Australia’s recent report about its law introduced in 2021, which gave the government the power to make the big tech companies negotiate with media outlets said that it largely worked.&nbsp;

 
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The New Zealand government said that it plans to introduce a law which would require big tech companies like Alphabet Inc’s Google and several platforms under the parent company Meta including Facebook to pay media outlets if they want local news content to show on their feeds.

The New Zealand government said that it plans to introduce a law which would require big tech companies like Alphabet Inc’s Google and several platforms under the parent company Meta including Facebook to pay media outlets if they want local news content to show on their feeds. This comes after countries like Australia and Canada have implemented and proposed similar laws. “New Zealand news media, particularly small regional and community newspapers, are struggling to remain financially viable as more advertising moves online,” said New Zealand’s Minister of Broadcasting Willie Jackson, in a statement, on Sunday. The statement also referred to legislations in Australia and Canada and how the one to be proposed by New Zealand will be modelled along those lines. Jackson also said that he hoped this would incentivise digital platforms to negotiate with local media outlets and reach deals without government intervention. ALSO READ | Twitter fails to detect Christchurch attack video as 'harmful', New Zealand's govt reaches out “It is critical that those benefiting from their news content actually pay for it,” said the minister. However, if no agreement is reached the law would mandate a negotiating process. The new legislation will likely be passed after a vote in the New Zealand parliament, however, might receive some pushback from the big tech platforms who have campaigned against these laws in other countries as well. ALSO WATCH | Gravitas: New Zealand to tax farmers for burpy cattle Notably, when Australia introduced and proposed these laws Facebook threatened to block their news from its platforms and moved to do so at one point in Canberra while the legislation was being debated. However, no such steps have been taken in Canada yet since it has also proposed a similar legislation. On Monday, Meta’s regional policy, Mia Garlick, said that New Zealand does not understand the relationship between Facebook and news. She also noted that publishers control how and which content shows up on their platform and also that New Zealand fails to recognise the commercial current deals Meta has in the country, reported the Wall Street Journal. ALSO READ | Facebook, Australia hold talks following news ban On the other hand, Australia’s recent report about its law introduced in 2021, which gave the government the power to make the big tech companies negotiate with media outlets said that it largely worked. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

New Zealand government plans to introduce a law to make Google, Facebook pay for news

During the first visit by an Israeli head of state to the tiny Gulf nation, Israeli President Isaac Herzog met with Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa. After the two nations' diplomatic relations were normalised in 2020, Herzog travelled there on Sunday.

President Herzog meets Bahrain officials, becomes first Prez to visit the country

A substantial number of wealthy Chinese people are now reportedly seeking an Irish residency under Ireland's Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP).

Different narratives credit different reasons behind this rise in numbers. As per the Times, uncertainty about China's future under President Xi Jinping and his Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has caused this application jump.

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However, as per Irish Times, the applications surged amid a rumour that the so-called cash-for-visa was being scrapped.

As per the Irish times, the number of Chinese citizens applying under the scheme has gone up exponentially; between January and September, the number stood at 785, almost three times 243 applications.&nbsp;

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In September, companies that handle IIP applications on behalf of wealthy Chinese reported a 50 per cent rise in the applications. Times reports that a crackdown on the Chinese elite was the catalyst behind this.

IIP allows people outside European Economic Area (EEA) i.e., EU, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein to gain residency rights in lieu of investments worth €1 million ($1.05 million).&nbsp;

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The said investment must be done for a period of three years in an approved Irish company or investment fund, borrowed money cannot be used. Additionally, the applicants must have at least €2 million ($2.1 million) in personal wealth.

Apart from the above-mentioned €1 million&nbsp;($1.05 million) investment, a minimum investment of €2 million&nbsp;($2.1 million) in Irish real estate investment trusts is allowed, as well as €500,000 endowments for education, arts, sport, health or culture.

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A substantial number of wealthy Chinese people are now reportedly seeking an Irish residency under Ireland's Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP). Different narratives credit different reasons behind this rise in numbers.

A substantial number of wealthy Chinese people are now reportedly seeking an Irish residency under Ireland's Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP). Different narratives credit different reasons behind this rise in numbers. As per the Times, uncertainty about China's future under President Xi Jinping and his Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has caused this application jump. Watch | China: Operates 100 secret police stations globally However, as per Irish Times, the applications surged amid a rumour that the so-called cash-for-visa was being scrapped. As per the Irish times, the number of Chinese citizens applying under the scheme has gone up exponentially; between January and September, the number stood at 785, almost three times 243 applications. Also read | Chinese surveillance camera firm advertises racial profiling technology in UK In September, companies that handle IIP applications on behalf of wealthy Chinese reported a 50 per cent rise in the applications. Times reports that a crackdown on the Chinese elite was the catalyst behind this. IIP allows people outside European Economic Area (EEA) i.e., EU, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein to gain residency rights in lieu of investments worth €1 million ($1.05 million). Also read | China services activity shrank to six-month lows in November: Caixin PMI The said investment must be done for a period of three years in an approved Irish company or investment fund, borrowed money cannot be used. Additionally, the applicants must have at least €2 million ($2.1 million) in personal wealth. Apart from the above-mentioned €1 million ($1.05 million) investment, a minimum investment of €2 million ($2.1 million) in Irish real estate investment trusts is allowed, as well as €500,000 endowments for education, arts, sport, health or culture. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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