Israelis are voting for the fifth time in four years. Every election has unmasked how complex politics has become in Israel. WION's correspondent Jodie Cohen decodes the key players for you and whether Netanyahu could pull off a comeback.

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Global bankers are flying back to Hong Kong as it returns as a financial hub. A financial event is also aimed at showing that the city is back in business.

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Israelis are all set to vote for the fifth time in four years. Every elections has unmasked how complex politics has become in Israel.

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<p>The US Supreme Court and its Conversative heavy bench of judges on Monday signalled that it may not be in favour of universities enrolling students based on their skin colour.</p>

<p>Reportedly, the 6-3 conservative majority court was hearing a case filed by activist Edward Blum challenging the lower court ruling of upholding race-conscious admission policies of Harvard University and the University of North Carolina.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Justice Samuel Alito, during the five-hour hearing, said giving an advantage to a student based on race put the other student at disadvantage.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"So what is your response to the simple argument that college admissions are a zero-sum game?&nbsp;And if you give a 'plus' to a person who falls within the category of under-represented minority, but not to somebody else, you're disadvantaging the latter student?"</p>

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<p>Meanwhile,&nbsp;Justice Clarence Thomas, one of the two Black justices said she didn't even understand the word diversity.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-testid="paragraph-5">"I've heard the word 'diversity' quite a few times and I don't have a clue what it means. I don't put much stock in that because I've heard similar arguments in favor of segregation, too," said&nbsp;Thomas.</p>

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<p data-testid="paragraph-5">Justice Brett Kavanaugh, who was added to the bench during Trump's rule said&nbsp;"these racial classifications are potentially dangerous and must have a logical end point."</p>

<p data-testid="paragraph-5">Notably,&nbsp;Harvard and UNC, USA's&nbsp;oldest private and public universities, respectively employ race as a criterion to try to ensure that minorities, particularly African Americans, are represented in the student body.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-testid="paragraph-5">However, during the hearing, the two universities argued that race was only one criterion amongst other parameters such as&nbsp;academic merit, athletics and extracurricular.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-testid="paragraph-5">Given the statement by the judges, it looks highly probable that the SC may strike down affirmative action. After&nbsp;invalidating the famous "Roe v. Wade" ruling from 1973 that protected a woman's right to an abortion, this ruling could potentially generate a similar discourse.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-testid="paragraph-5">Affirmative action is prohibited at public institutions in nine states, including California, where voters rejected a 2020 attempt to reinstate the practice after doing so in a ballot measure in 1996.&nbsp;</p>

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The US Supreme Court and its Conversative heavy bench of judges on Monday signalled that it may not be in favour of universities enrolling students based on their skin colour.

The US Supreme Court and its Conversative heavy bench of judges on Monday signalled that it may not be in favour of universities enrolling students based on their skin colour. Reportedly, the 6-3 conservative majority court was hearing a case filed by activist Edward Blum challenging the lower court ruling of upholding race-conscious admission policies of Harvard University and the University of North Carolina. Justice Samuel Alito, during the five-hour hearing, said giving an advantage to a student based on race put the other student at disadvantage. "So what is your response to the simple argument that college admissions are a zero-sum game? And if you give a 'plus' to a person who falls within the category of under-represented minority, but not to somebody else, you're disadvantaging the latter student?" WATCH | Gravitas: Why has US failed to fight racism? × Meanwhile, Justice Clarence Thomas, one of the two Black justices said she didn't even understand the word diversity. "I've heard the word 'diversity' quite a few times and I don't have a clue what it means. I don't put much stock in that because I've heard similar arguments in favor of segregation, too," said Thomas. Read more: US Supreme Court to decide on race-based admissions in top universities Justice Brett Kavanaugh, who was added to the bench during Trump's rule said "these racial classifications are potentially dangerous and must have a logical end point." Notably, Harvard and UNC, USA's oldest private and public universities, respectively employ race as a criterion to try to ensure that minorities, particularly African Americans, are represented in the student body. However, during the hearing, the two universities argued that race was only one criterion amongst other parameters such as academic merit, athletics and extracurricular. Given the statement by the judges, it looks highly probable that the SC may strike down affirmative action. After invalidating the famous "Roe v. Wade" ruling from 1973 that protected a woman's right to an abortion, this ruling could potentially generate a similar discourse. Affirmative action is prohibited at public institutions in nine states, including California, where voters rejected a 2020 attempt to reinstate the practice after doing so in a ballot measure in 1996. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

US Supreme Court not in favour of race-based admissions in top universities

A massive tragedy has occurred in the Indian state of Gujarat, at least 137 people were killed and over 100 injured after a hanging bridge collapsed in the western state of Gujarat. According to authorities, over 500 people were near the bridge at the time of the incident. The Gujarat authorities have filed a criminal case against the contractor and the management who renovated the bridge.

Bridge collapses in India: At least 137 killed; authorities file criminal case against contractor

A migrant centre in UK's southern port of Dover came under attack. A man through petrol bombs attached to fireworks at the Centre for processing migrants and then killed himself.

United Kingdom: Man attacks UK Migrant centre in Dover, kills himself

<p>In his recent Friday (October 28) speech, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan promised a new constitution that would guarantee the rights and freedoms of citizens.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said, "The shelf life of the constitution of the Sept. 12 drafted after the military coup in 1980 has already expired, an&nbsp;He promised&nbsp;to&nbsp;strengthen law, pluralism and equality in the country with the new constitution.&nbsp;The leader further added that he's trying to save the country from the coup as the existing referendums do not prevent the country is not helping improve the situation of the citizens.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Presented as his vision for the country's development, the speech was organised ahead of the upcoming June elections. During the speech, Erdogan announced the idea of&nbsp;"Century of Turkey Vision," ANI reported.</p>

<p>He said, "We want to make the 100th anniversary of our Republic the turning point of a new era that will change politics in Turkiye&nbsp;with its style, functioning and results." "Bringing a new constitution as a product of the national will is one of the first goals of our Century of Turkiye&nbsp;vision. We are determined to implement it with the approval of our parliament and the approval of our nation. It is the most fundamental right of our nation, which has paid the price of protecting its homeland for a thousand years, its Republic for a century, its democracy for 80 years, and its independence on July 15 (because of the failed coup attempt), to have such a constitution," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, under his rule, the autocratic rules under his leadership have severely declined.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As per data from several world&nbsp;reports, the country&nbsp;has been mentioned among the weak nations when it comes to press freedom and gender equality.&nbsp;Such as Turkiye&nbsp;ranked 117 out of 139 nations as per</p>

<p>According to Word Justice Project Rule of Law 2021, Turkey ranked 117 out of 139 countries. The World Press Freedom Index 2022, ranked Turkiye&nbsp;at 149th out of 180 countries. In the World Economic Forum Global Gender Gap report 2022, Turkey stood at the 124th position out of 146 nations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The above-mentioned data clearly reveals that authoritarianism in the country is increasing and media freedom is declining rapidly.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Turkiye's constitution was passed in 1982, with 19 amendments and three referendums under the ruling party AKP.&nbsp;</p>

<p>People in the country have been opposing Erdogan and his policies blaming him for the deteriorating situation in the country. The question that arises now is whether people will choose him again as the leader or whether will it have&nbsp;a new govt next year.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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In his recent Friday (October 28) speech, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan promised a new constitution that would guarantee the rights and freedoms of citizens.

In his recent Friday (October 28) speech, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan promised a new constitution that would guarantee the rights and freedoms of citizens. He said, "The shelf life of the constitution of the Sept. 12 drafted after the military coup in 1980 has already expired, an He promised to strengthen law, pluralism and equality in the country with the new constitution. The leader further added that he's trying to save the country from the coup as the existing referendums do not prevent the country is not helping improve the situation of the citizens. Also read | Turkiye's Erdogan proposes vote on women's right to wear Islamic headscarf Presented as his vision for the country's development, the speech was organised ahead of the upcoming June elections. During the speech, Erdogan announced the idea of "Century of Turkey Vision," ANI reported. He said, "We want to make the 100th anniversary of our Republic the turning point of a new era that will change politics in Turkiye with its style, functioning and results." "Bringing a new constitution as a product of the national will is one of the first goals of our Century of Turkiye vision. We are determined to implement it with the approval of our parliament and the approval of our nation. It is the most fundamental right of our nation, which has paid the price of protecting its homeland for a thousand years, its Republic for a century, its democracy for 80 years, and its independence on July 15 (because of the failed coup attempt), to have such a constitution," he added. However, under his rule, the autocratic rules under his leadership have severely declined. Also read | Erdogan faces outrage in Turkiye after blaming 'fate' for Amasra mine explosion As per data from several world reports, the country has been mentioned among the weak nations when it comes to press freedom and gender equality. Such as Turkiye ranked 117 out of 139 nations as per According to Word Justice Project Rule of Law 2021, Turkey ranked 117 out of 139 countries. The World Press Freedom Index 2022, ranked Turkiye at 149th out of 180 countries. In the World Economic Forum Global Gender Gap report 2022, Turkey stood at the 124th position out of 146 nations. The above-mentioned data clearly reveals that authoritarianism in the country is increasing and media freedom is declining rapidly. Turkiye's constitution was passed in 1982, with 19 amendments and three referendums under the ruling party AKP. People in the country have been opposing Erdogan and his policies blaming him for the deteriorating situation in the country. The question that arises now is whether people will choose him again as the leader or whether will it have a new govt next year. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

'Century of Turkey Vision': Turkish President Erdogan wants a new constitution to strengthen law and equality 

Tehran has been sending mixed signals to Riyadh. One day Iran says embassies should be reopened in the two countries and the next day they warned Saudi Arabia against relying on Israel. Is Iran trying to mend ties with its greatest West Asian rival?

Iran trying to mend ties with Saudi Arabia?

Hong Kong's tumbling residential market combined with a commercial downturn has impacted Hong Kong's property badly. The country's most prestigious skyscrapers have more empty office space now than ever before.

WION Business News | Hong Kong's property vacancies hit record

Japan's factory output fell in September for the first time in four months as manufacturers grappled with rising raw materials costs and global economic slowdown, and is likely to fall again next month before picking up in November, the government said.

WION Business News | Japan: First factory output fall in four months

Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd will resume using Russian airspace on some flights, the Hong Kong-based airline said on Sunday, restarting flights it had stopped after Moscow invaded Ukraine in February.

WION Business News | Cathay to resume flights in Russian airspace

Rising sea temperatures are threatening Japanese fish species used to make sushi. Is Japanese seafood at risk due to climate change?

WION Fineprint | Japan's sushi culture at risk?

People in Iran continue to protest despite an ultimatum from the revolutionary guards. The top command of Iran's revolutionary guards had said that the 29th of October would be the last day of demonstrations.

Iran: Students defy ultimatum by revolutionary guards, chant 'freedom' and 'I don't want Islamic Republic'

Brazil has got its new president. The country brought in Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva back in power, the president-elect defeated the far-right government of Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro.

Brazil Presidential Polls: Lula Da Silva calls for peace and unity after victory

<p>Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, popularly known as Lula, became the new president of Brazil after defeating the incumbent Jair Bolsonaro in a close-fought election on Monday. Meanwhile, the death toll in the cable bridge collapse in Morbi district of western Gujarat state has increased to 137 while around 177 people have been rescued so far till Monday morning. In other news,&nbsp;Elon Musk is reportedly planning to charge $20 per month for the Twitter Blue Badge subscription, which also includes verification of users. Finally, a&nbsp;female journalist was crushed to death by a vehicle carrying former prime minister Imran Khan in an accident in eastern Pakistan on Sunday.</p>

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<p>According to the Supreme Electoral Court, Lula received 50.9 per cent of the vote versus Bolsonaro's 49.1 per cent, making him the victor. The installation of 77-year-old Lula is set for January 1.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-30-dead-500-feared-injured-after-a-cable-bridge-collapses-in-gujarat-529686"><strong>India: Gujarat's bridge collapse death toll rises to 137, 177 rescued so far</strong></a></p>

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<p>The collapse happened on Sunday evening when a huge crowd&nbsp;had gathered on the bridge in&nbsp;the Machchhu river, which is&nbsp;around 300 km from the state capital Ahmedabad. It is&nbsp;considered a local picnic spot.</p>

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<p>That the company has been working to revamp the optional $4.99 a month subscription plan that unlocks the additional features into a more expensive $19.99 plan, The Verge reported citing familiar with the matter and internal correspondence.</p>

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<p>The incident prompted Khan to halt the "long march" that he is leading towards Islamabad to pressure the federal government into calling snap elections.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Six-year long term of Lebanon's President Michel Aoun ends</strong></p>

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Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, popularly known as Lula, became the new president of Brazil after defeating the incumbent Jair Bolsonaro in a close-fought election on Monday.

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, popularly known as Lula, became the new president of Brazil after defeating the incumbent Jair Bolsonaro in a close-fought election on Monday. Meanwhile, the death toll in the cable bridge collapse in Morbi district of western Gujarat state has increased to 137 while around 177 people have been rescued so far till Monday morning. In other news, Elon Musk is reportedly planning to charge $20 per month for the Twitter Blue Badge subscription, which also includes verification of users. Finally, a female journalist was crushed to death by a vehicle carrying former prime minister Imran Khan in an accident in eastern Pakistan on Sunday. Click on the headlines to read more: Brazil: Lula defeats Bolsonaro by a narrow vote to win presidential election According to the Supreme Electoral Court, Lula received 50.9 per cent of the vote versus Bolsonaro's 49.1 per cent, making him the victor. The installation of 77-year-old Lula is set for January 1. India: Gujarat's bridge collapse death toll rises to 137, 177 rescued so far The collapse happened on Sunday evening when a huge crowd had gathered on the bridge in the Machchhu river, which is around 300 km from the state capital Ahmedabad. It is considered a local picnic spot. Elon Musk to charge $20 per month for Twitter verification: Report That the company has been working to revamp the optional $4.99 a month subscription plan that unlocks the additional features into a more expensive $19.99 plan, The Verge reported citing familiar with the matter and internal correspondence. Pakistani journalist crushed by ex-PM Khan's truck during coverage The incident prompted Khan to halt the "long march" that he is leading towards Islamabad to pressure the federal government into calling snap elections. Watch | Six-year long term of Lebanon's President Michel Aoun ends

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<p>The death toll in the cable bridge collapse in Morbi district of western Gujarat state has increased to 132&nbsp;while around 177 people have been rescued so far till Monday morning.</p>

<p>Officials are still searching for people as a joint team of army, navy, air force and fire brigade teams have been dispatched to conduct search operations.&nbsp; Six boats, six ambulances and two rescue vans have been sent to Morbi from the Rajkot fire brigade department.</p>

<p>The collapse happened on Sunday evening when a huge crowd&nbsp;had gathered on the bridge in&nbsp;the Machchhu river, which is&nbsp;around 300 km from the state capital Ahmedabad. It is&nbsp;considered a local picnic spot.</p>

<p>However, some reports claimed that the area had no electricity which was proving an impediment in the rescue operation.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Gujarat's home minister Harsh Sanghavi has said that a case has been registered under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) against the management team of the Morbi bridge after the incident.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel took to Twitter to state he was reaching the accident spot soon.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I am leaving for Morbi by canceling all my upcoming events today. Direct monitoring of the situation and necessary coordination with the system will be achieved by reaching the site in person," tweeted Patel.</p>

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<p>Expressing his condolences, the CM announced&nbsp;a cash help of $4900 (Rs 4 lakh) for the families of the deceased and $600 for the injured.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's office informed that the PM had spoken to the Gujarat CM about the mishap and told him to depute rescue teams on the spot.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"PM @narendramodi spoke to Gujarat CM @Bhupendrapbjp and other officials regarding the mishap in Morbi. He has sought urgent mobilisation of teams for rescue ops. He has asked that the situation be closely and continuously monitored, and extend all possible help to those affected."</p>

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<p>Union Home Minister Amit Shah also expressed his condolences and informed that National Disaster Response Force&nbsp;was reaching the spot.</p>

<p>"I am deeply saddened by the accident in Morbi. I have spoken to Harsh Sanghvi, Minister of State for Home and other officials of Gujarat in this matter. Local administration is engaged in relief work with full readiness, NDRF is also reaching the spot soon. The administration has been directed to provide immediate treatment to the injured," tweeted Shah.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Mohanbhai Kalyanji Kundariya, the BJP MP from Rajkot claimed that 60 bodies had been recovered so far. He added that machines were being used to pump out water and find the bodies underneath.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The 15-year-old bridge was only opened on October 26 for Gujarati new year&nbsp;after six months of renovation at an estimated cost of $243,000.</p>

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The death toll in the cable bridge collapse in Morbi district of western Gujarat state has increased to 132 while around 177 people have been rescued so far till Monday morning.

The death toll in the cable bridge collapse in Morbi district of western Gujarat state has increased to 132 while around 177 people have been rescued so far till Monday morning. Officials are still searching for people as a joint team of army, navy, air force and fire brigade teams have been dispatched to conduct search operations. Six boats, six ambulances and two rescue vans have been sent to Morbi from the Rajkot fire brigade department. The collapse happened on Sunday evening when a huge crowd had gathered on the bridge in the Machchhu river, which is around 300 km from the state capital Ahmedabad. It is considered a local picnic spot. However, some reports claimed that the area had no electricity which was proving an impediment in the rescue operation. Gujarat | Early morning visuals from the accident site in #Morbi where more than 100 people have lost their lives after a cable bridge collapsed. Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi is also present at the spot. pic.twitter.com/TxtzWySFGT — ANI (@ANI) October 31, 2022 × Gujarat's home minister Harsh Sanghavi has said that a case has been registered under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) against the management team of the Morbi bridge after the incident. #WATCH | Several people feared to be injured after a cable bridge collapsed in the Machchhu river in Gujarat's Morbi area today. Further details awaited. pic.twitter.com/hHZnnHm47L — ANI (@ANI) October 30, 2022 × Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel took to Twitter to state he was reaching the accident spot soon. "I am leaving for Morbi by canceling all my upcoming events today. Direct monitoring of the situation and necessary coordination with the system will be achieved by reaching the site in person," tweeted Patel. મારા આગળના આજના તમામ કાર્યક્રમો હાલ રદ કરીને મોરબી જવા રવાના થઈ રહ્યો છું. સ્થળ પર રૂબરૂ પહોંચીને પરિસ્થિતિનું સીધુ મોનિટરિંગ તથા તંત્ર સાથે જરૂરી સંકલન સાધીશ. — Bhupendra Patel (@Bhupendrapbjp) October 30, 2022 × Expressing his condolences, the CM announced a cash help of $4900 (Rs 4 lakh) for the families of the deceased and $600 for the injured. મોરબીની દુર્ઘટનામાં જીવ ગુમાવનાર નાગરિકોના પરિવારજનો પ્રત્યે સંવેદના વ્યક્ત કરું છું. રાજ્ય સરકાર પ્રત્યેક મૃતકના પરિવારજનને ચાર લાખ રૂપિયા અને ઇજાગ્રસ્તોને ૫૦,૦૦૦ રૂપિયાની સહાય આપશે. — Bhupendra Patel (@Bhupendrapbjp) October 30, 2022 × Read more: India: Three dead, several trapped in two landslides at a power project site in Kishtwar Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's office informed that the PM had spoken to the Gujarat CM about the mishap and told him to depute rescue teams on the spot. "PM @narendramodi spoke to Gujarat CM @Bhupendrapbjp and other officials regarding the mishap in Morbi. He has sought urgent mobilisation of teams for rescue ops. He has asked that the situation be closely and continuously monitored, and extend all possible help to those affected." PM @narendramodi spoke to Gujarat CM @Bhupendrapbjp and other officials regarding the mishap in Morbi. He has sought urgent mobilisation of teams for rescue ops. He has asked that the situation be closely and continuously monitored, and extend all possible help to those affected. — PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 30, 2022 × Read more: India: Six people, including two pilots die in a helicopter crash in Kedarnath Union Home Minister Amit Shah also expressed his condolences and informed that National Disaster Response Force was reaching the spot. "I am deeply saddened by the accident in Morbi. I have spoken to Harsh Sanghvi, Minister of State for Home and other officials of Gujarat in this matter. Local administration is engaged in relief work with full readiness, NDRF is also reaching the spot soon. The administration has been directed to provide immediate treatment to the injured," tweeted Shah. मोरबी में हुए हादसे से अत्यंत दुखी हूँ। इस विषय में मैंने गुजरात के गृह राज्य मंत्री हर्ष संघवी व अन्य अधिकारियों से बात की है। स्थानीय प्रशासन पूरी तत्परता से राहत कार्य में लगा है, NDRF भी शीघ्र घटनास्थल पर पहुँच रही है। प्रशासन को घायलों को तुरंत उपचार देने के निर्देश दिए हैं। — Amit Shah (@AmitShah) October 30, 2022 × Mohanbhai Kalyanji Kundariya, the BJP MP from Rajkot claimed that 60 bodies had been recovered so far. He added that machines were being used to pump out water and find the bodies underneath. Morbi cable bridge collapse | Search & Rescue operation underway. The rescue operation is still underway. Indian Army had reached here around 3 at night. We are trying to recover the bodies. Teams of NDRF are also carrying out rescue operations: Major Gaurav, Indian Army pic.twitter.com/StD0Y8xOir — ANI (@ANI) October 31, 2022 × The 15-year-old bridge was only opened on October 26 for Gujarati new year after six months of renovation at an estimated cost of $243,000. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Workers from a manufacturing facility in China seem to be leaving as they try to avoid tightening covid-19 curbs in the country. Many are traveling on foot after employees were asked to quarantine in the facility due to an outbreak.

Workers flee manufacturing facility in China to avoid tightening covid-19 curbs

<p>Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday in a court reply said he was unaware of&nbsp;any undertaking submitted by his party on his behalf which stated that the&nbsp;May 25 'Azadi March' will not proceed to D-chowk.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a written response to the top court, Imran said, "he was not aware of any statement or undertaking made before the court on behalf of him or the senior leadership of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI)."</p>

<p>Khan added he was unaware of details regarding&nbsp;the D-Chowk area issued by the SC.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The PTI chief's response was in&nbsp;connection to a contempt petition filed against him by the government. The interior ministry filed the petition two weeks back and argued that Imran and his party flouted the apex court's ruling regarding the May 25 order.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Apart from the reply, Khan also sought an extension from the court until November 3 to&nbsp;“truthfully reconstruct the events” of the march on the capital city of Islamabad.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Khan&nbsp;had reportedly called off the protest near 9th avenue in Islamabad, prior to reaching D-Chowk.&nbsp;However, before his decision could be communicated, the protestors had already reached the place</p>

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<p>Notably, Khan started yet another march on the capital last week. This time it has been named 'Haqeeqi Azadi March' which started from the eastern city of Lahore.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, it has quickly run into controversy after a female journalist covering his event died after being crushed under his container.</p>

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Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday in a court reply said he was unaware of any undertaking submitted by his party on his behalf which stated that the May 25 'Azadi March' will not proceed to D-chowk.

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday in a court reply said he was unaware of any undertaking submitted by his party on his behalf which stated that the May 25 'Azadi March' will not proceed to D-chowk. In a written response to the top court, Imran said, "he was not aware of any statement or undertaking made before the court on behalf of him or the senior leadership of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI)." Khan added he was unaware of details regarding the D-Chowk area issued by the SC. The PTI chief's response was in connection to a contempt petition filed against him by the government. The interior ministry filed the petition two weeks back and argued that Imran and his party flouted the apex court's ruling regarding the May 25 order. Read more: Pak ex-PM Imran Khan not barred from contesting elections, says high court Apart from the reply, Khan also sought an extension from the court until November 3 to “truthfully reconstruct the events” of the march on the capital city of Islamabad. Khan had reportedly called off the protest near 9th avenue in Islamabad, prior to reaching D-Chowk. However, before his decision could be communicated, the protestors had already reached the place WATCH | Day 2: Around 10,000 people gather for Imran Khan's 'Azadi March' × Notably, Khan started yet another march on the capital last week. This time it has been named 'Haqeeqi Azadi March' which started from the eastern city of Lahore. However, it has quickly run into controversy after a female journalist covering his event died after being crushed under his container. Read more: Islamabad court drops terrorism charges against ex-PM Imran Khan (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

'Was unaware of any undertaking', replies Imran Khan in a SC contempt case

At least 122 people were killed and over 100 injured after a hanging bridge collapse in the western state of Gujarat. According to authorities over 500 people were celebrating a festival near the bridge at the time of the incident.

India bridge collapse: At least 122 killed and over 100 injured in Gujarat

Celebrations on streets of Brazil as Lula defeats incumbent President Bolsonaro

<p>The world's richest man and Twitter's new owner Elon Musk has denied reports of him laying off employees before November 1 to avoid stocks.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>This is false, he said after a user tagged him referring to the report. The New York Times on Saturday (October 29), cited that after acquiring the microblogging platform, the owner has asked managers to name the employees to be laid off.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/twitter-revamping-user-verification-process-says-musk-529730"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Twitter revamping user verification process, says Musk</strong></a></p>

<p>After his takeover, Musk immediately began working on modifying content policies and staff. The tweet read, "Twitter will be forming a content moderation council with widely diverse viewpoints. No major content decisions or account reinstatements will happen before that council convenes."&nbsp;</p>

<p>In conversation with Reuters, sources familiar with the situation stated that Musk after his takeover fired three top executives including the CEO Parag Agarwal, CFO Ned Segal, and legal affairs and policy chief Vidya Gadde for misleading him, and the firm's&nbsp;investors on Thursday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>LightShed analyst&nbsp;Rich Greenfield said that Musk fired top officials for a "reason,"&nbsp;&nbsp;to avoid severance pay and unvested stock awards. All three top officials' severance sums up to nearly $122 million, research firm Equilar reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-twitter-takeover-musk-in-tweet-confirms-reforming-platforms-policies-529515"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;After Twitter takeover, Musk asks managers to name employees to be laid off, plans to reform content policies</strong></a></p>

<p>The Twitter deal began in April when the billionaire showed interest in buying the platform, however, in July he terminated the deal. He was sued by the social media firm. After multiple hearings and tiffs between the two-party, Musk finally agreed to buy Twitter for $54.20 per share.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Musk being in his early stage of leadership is all set to take control of the firm. After buying the firm he tweeted, "let the good time roll," indicating free speech.</p>

<p>It's been only a few days since the takeover, and the users are already in doubt about whether Musk will be able to do it or not. As per reports, many celebrities have said to leave Twitter after Musk's takeover. Former US president Trump said that Twitter is now in "sane hands."</p>

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The world's richest man and Twitter's new owner Elon Musk has denied reports of him laying off employees before November 1 to avoid stocks. This is false — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 30, 2022 × This is false, he said after a user tagged him referring to the report.

The world's richest man and Twitter's new owner Elon Musk has denied reports of him laying off employees before November 1 to avoid stocks. This is false — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 30, 2022 × This is false, he said after a user tagged him referring to the report. The New York Times on Saturday (October 29), cited that after acquiring the microblogging platform, the owner has asked managers to name the employees to be laid off. Also read | Twitter revamping user verification process, says Musk After his takeover, Musk immediately began working on modifying content policies and staff. The tweet read, "Twitter will be forming a content moderation council with widely diverse viewpoints. No major content decisions or account reinstatements will happen before that council convenes." In conversation with Reuters, sources familiar with the situation stated that Musk after his takeover fired three top executives including the CEO Parag Agarwal, CFO Ned Segal, and legal affairs and policy chief Vidya Gadde for misleading him, and the firm's investors on Thursday. LightShed analyst Rich Greenfield said that Musk fired top officials for a "reason," to avoid severance pay and unvested stock awards. All three top officials' severance sums up to nearly $122 million, research firm Equilar reported. Also read | After Twitter takeover, Musk asks managers to name employees to be laid off, plans to reform content policies The Twitter deal began in April when the billionaire showed interest in buying the platform, however, in July he terminated the deal. He was sued by the social media firm. After multiple hearings and tiffs between the two-party, Musk finally agreed to buy Twitter for $54.20 per share. Musk being in his early stage of leadership is all set to take control of the firm. After buying the firm he tweeted, "let the good time roll," indicating free speech. It's been only a few days since the takeover, and the users are already in doubt about whether Musk will be able to do it or not. As per reports, many celebrities have said to leave Twitter after Musk's takeover. Former US president Trump said that Twitter is now in "sane hands." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

'This is false': Twitter's new owner Elon Musk denies reports of him firing employees to avoid stock grants

<p>Seoul and Warsaw on Monday signed a deal to develop a nuclear power reactor in Poland, the ministries from both countries announced.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reportedly, in the outlined agreement&nbsp;signed by&nbsp;Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State Assets Jacek Sasin and South Korea’s Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Lee Chang-Yang - it has been noted that the entire structure will be built using South Korean technology.</p>

<p>Poland's ZE PAK and&nbsp;PGE have joined forces with Korea Hydro &amp; Nuclear Power (KHNP) to assess the viability of constructing the 1400-megawatt nuclear reactor in the city of Patnow in central Poland.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/poland-open-to-host-nuclear-weapons-on-its-soil-to-deter-russia-reports-522764"><strong>Read more:&nbsp;Poland approached US with offer to host its nuclear weapons: Reports</strong></a></p>

<p>“The construction of the nuclear power plant will support the country's key nuclear energy program,”&nbsp;said Sasin.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We welcome the information that ZE PAK and PGE have entered into talks with KHNP, which will further strengthen relations between Poland and South Korea," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The development comes a couple of days after&nbsp;Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki announced the construction of the first nuclear power station in the country with the help of a United States company.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-firm-will-build-polands-first-nuclear-power-plant-529294"><strong>Read more:&nbsp;Poland selects US firm for construction of country's first nuclear power plant</strong></a></p>

<p>"We confirm our nuclear energy project will use the reliable, safe technology of @WECNuclear," Morawiecki said on Twitter.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">A strong 🇵🇱-🇺🇸alliance guarantees the success of our joint initiatives. After talks with <a href="https://twitter.com/VP?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@VP</a> K.Harris and <a href="https://twitter.com/SecGranholm?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SecGranholm</a> we confirm our nuclear energy project will use the reliable, safe technology of <a href="https://twitter.com/WECNuclear?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WECNuclear</a>. Thank you <a href="https://twitter.com/USAmbPoland?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@USAmbPoland</a>. Council of Ministers resolution on Wednesday</p>
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<p>"U.S. partnership on this project is advantageous for us all: we can address the climate crisis, strengthen European energy security, and deepen the U.S.-Poland strategic relationship," Vice President Kamala Harris also said in a tweet.</p>

<p>According to a senior US&nbsp;government official, the choice of Westinghouse and the United States was a signal to Russian President Vladimir Putin "about the strength and the meshing together of a US-Poland alliance."&nbsp;</p>

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Seoul and Warsaw on Monday signed a deal to develop a nuclear power reactor in Poland, the ministries from both countries announced. Reportedly, in the outlined agreement signed by Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State Assets Jacek Sasin and South Korea’s Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Lee Chang-Yang - it has been noted that the entire structure will be built using South Korean technology.

Seoul and Warsaw on Monday signed a deal to develop a nuclear power reactor in Poland, the ministries from both countries announced. Reportedly, in the outlined agreement signed by Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State Assets Jacek Sasin and South Korea’s Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Lee Chang-Yang - it has been noted that the entire structure will be built using South Korean technology. Poland's ZE PAK and PGE have joined forces with Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) to assess the viability of constructing the 1400-megawatt nuclear reactor in the city of Patnow in central Poland. Read more: Poland approached US with offer to host its nuclear weapons: Reports “The construction of the nuclear power plant will support the country's key nuclear energy program,” said Sasin. "We welcome the information that ZE PAK and PGE have entered into talks with KHNP, which will further strengthen relations between Poland and South Korea," he added. WATCH | Poland approaches US about sharing nukes, latter says 'unaware of Poland's aspirations' × The development comes a couple of days after Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki announced the construction of the first nuclear power station in the country with the help of a United States company. Read more: Poland selects US firm for construction of country's first nuclear power plant "We confirm our nuclear energy project will use the reliable, safe technology of @WECNuclear," Morawiecki said on Twitter. A strong 🇵🇱-🇺🇸alliance guarantees the success of our joint initiatives. After talks with @VP K.Harris and @SecGranholm we confirm our nuclear energy project will use the reliable, safe technology of @WECNuclear. Thank you @USAmbPoland. Council of Ministers resolution on Wednesday — Mateusz Morawiecki (@MorawieckiM) October 28, 2022 × "U.S. partnership on this project is advantageous for us all: we can address the climate crisis, strengthen European energy security, and deepen the U.S.-Poland strategic relationship," Vice President Kamala Harris also said in a tweet. According to a senior US government official, the choice of Westinghouse and the United States was a signal to Russian President Vladimir Putin "about the strength and the meshing together of a US-Poland alliance." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Warsaw, Seoul ink deal to develop nuclear power plant in Poland

<p>After suffering setbacks on the battlefield in the month of September, Russia has upped the ante in October. After destroying Ukrainian towns and cities with drone attacks, Moscow has now halted the grain deal which allowed the export of Ukrainian grain. In other news,&nbsp;the Iranian Revolutionary Guards chief on Saturday issued a stern warning to protestors across the country.</p>

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<p>Russia declared on Saturday (October 29) that it was suspending its participation in a grain deal that allowed the export of Ukrainian grain. Russia blamed the alleged drone attack on Russian ships in Crimea as the reason for the suspension of the deal.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/today-is-last-day-of-riots-iranian-authorities-issue-warning-to-protestors-529444"><strong>‘Today is last day of riots’, Iranian authorities issue warning to protestors</strong></a></p>

<p>As the Iranian public continues to take to the streets in the aftermath of the death of 22-year-old Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini, the Iranian Revolutionary Guards on Saturday issued a warning.</p>

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<p>India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday cautioned that social media platforms have turned into potent instruments in the "toolkit" of terror groups and pitched for global efforts to stop possible misuse of new technologies such as encrypted messaging and crypto-currency by "non-state actors".</p>

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<p>In what can be first major accusation against a leading NATO member, Russia on Saturday (October 29), said that British navy personnel blew up Nord Stream pipelines last month. With this allegation, Russia is directly accusing UK of sabotaging critical Russian infrastructure.</p>

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<p>Days after a&nbsp;car bomb and shooting attack killed nine in the Somalian&nbsp;city of&nbsp;Kismayu, two big car bomb explosions rocked the capital city of&nbsp;Mogadishu on Saturday afternoon. Nine people, including children have been killed in the attack, per a report by AFP.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-navy-launches-probe-into-sexual-harassment-on-submarines-529425">UK navy launches probe into sexual harassment on submarines after complaints</a></strong></p>

<p>British Royal Navy chief has announced an investigation after a news report in Daily Mail made allegations of widespread sexual harassment of female staff on submarines.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/democrat-don-beyers-staffer-fired-after-being-caught-spying-for-the-chinese-529411"><strong>US Congressman Don Beyer's staffer fired after being caught spying for the Chinese</strong></a></p>

<p>A US Democratic leader's staffer found snooping on behalf of the Chinese embassy has been fired after an investigation was carried into the matter.&nbsp;Reportedly, the aide named Barbara Hamlett worked as a scheduler for Democratic Rep. Don Beyer of Virginia, said an ANI report.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/usa-man-wrongly-incarcerated-for-38-years-released-after-dna-test-529450"><strong>USA: Man wrongly incarcerated for 38 years released after DNA test</strong></a></p>

<p>Maurice Hastings, 69, a man wronged by the judicial system has finally been given his due. Reportedly, Hastings has been released from a California prison after having spent 38 years for a 1983 murder and two attempted murders, which, he, in fact, never committed.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/i-felt-i-needed-it-to-function-wasim-akram-confesses-being-a-cocaine-addict-post-retirement-529452"><strong>'I felt I needed it to function': Wasim Akram confesses becoming cocaine addict post retirement</strong></a></p>

<p>Wasim<strong>&nbsp;</strong>Akram, widely regarded as one of the best fast bowlers to have played the game, has opened up on his cocaine addiction in his new autobiography — Sultan: A Memoir, excerpts from which were published by&nbsp;<em>The Times.&nbsp;</em></p>

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<p>The judge in the ongoing Los Angeles sexual assault trial against Harvey Weinstein has advised the jury not to watch the trailer for 'She Said', reported Deadline.</p>

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<p>Early voting is underway in several US states. As of now, Florida has highest voter turnout with over 2.2 million. According to reports, over 17 million have already voted.</p>

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After suffering setbacks on the battlefield in the month of September, Russia has upped the ante in October. After destroying Ukrainian towns and cities with drone attacks, Moscow has now halted the grain deal which allowed the export of Ukrainian grain.

After suffering setbacks on the battlefield in the month of September, Russia has upped the ante in October. After destroying Ukrainian towns and cities with drone attacks, Moscow has now halted the grain deal which allowed the export of Ukrainian grain. In other news, the Iranian Revolutionary Guards chief on Saturday issued a stern warning to protestors across the country. Click on headlines to read more: Russia suspends participation in Ukraine grain deal, cites alleged attack on Russian ships as reason Russia declared on Saturday (October 29) that it was suspending its participation in a grain deal that allowed the export of Ukrainian grain. Russia blamed the alleged drone attack on Russian ships in Crimea as the reason for the suspension of the deal. ‘Today is last day of riots’, Iranian authorities issue warning to protestors As the Iranian public continues to take to the streets in the aftermath of the death of 22-year-old Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini, the Iranian Revolutionary Guards on Saturday issued a warning. World must find ways to stop misuse of emerging technologies by terror groups: Jaishankar India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday cautioned that social media platforms have turned into potent instruments in the "toolkit" of terror groups and pitched for global efforts to stop possible misuse of new technologies such as encrypted messaging and crypto-currency by "non-state actors". Russia accuses British navy of blowing up Nord Stream pipelines, UK slams claim In what can be first major accusation against a leading NATO member, Russia on Saturday (October 29), said that British navy personnel blew up Nord Stream pipelines last month. With this allegation, Russia is directly accusing UK of sabotaging critical Russian infrastructure. Somalia's capital Mogadishu rocked by twin car bomb explosions, nine dead Days after a car bomb and shooting attack killed nine in the Somalian city of Kismayu, two big car bomb explosions rocked the capital city of Mogadishu on Saturday afternoon. Nine people, including children have been killed in the attack, per a report by AFP. UK navy launches probe into sexual harassment on submarines after complaints British Royal Navy chief has announced an investigation after a news report in Daily Mail made allegations of widespread sexual harassment of female staff on submarines. US Congressman Don Beyer's staffer fired after being caught spying for the Chinese A US Democratic leader's staffer found snooping on behalf of the Chinese embassy has been fired after an investigation was carried into the matter. Reportedly, the aide named Barbara Hamlett worked as a scheduler for Democratic Rep. Don Beyer of Virginia, said an ANI report. USA: Man wrongly incarcerated for 38 years released after DNA test Maurice Hastings, 69, a man wronged by the judicial system has finally been given his due. Reportedly, Hastings has been released from a California prison after having spent 38 years for a 1983 murder and two attempted murders, which, he, in fact, never committed. 'I felt I needed it to function': Wasim Akram confesses becoming cocaine addict post retirement Wasim Akram, widely regarded as one of the best fast bowlers to have played the game, has opened up on his cocaine addiction in his new autobiography — Sultan: A Memoir, excerpts from which were published by The Times. Harvey Weinstein LA trial: Judge advises jurors not to watch trailer for 'She Said'. Here's why The judge in the ongoing Los Angeles sexual assault trial against Harvey Weinstein has advised the jury not to watch the trailer for 'She Said', reported Deadline. WATCH | US: Early voting in states like Florida, Texas & California Early voting is underway in several US states. As of now, Florida has highest voter turnout with over 2.2 million. According to reports, over 17 million have already voted. ×

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<p>Security forces in Burkina Faso in conversation with AFP on Sunday said that suspected jihadists ambushed and killed 13 soldiers and left many injured.</p>

<p>One of the sources said that the attack on Saturday along&nbsp;the road linking Fada N’Gourma with Natiaboani also left four personnel of the defence forces injured.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Another official source confirmed the number of casualties and said that reinforcements had been sent while an investigation is being conducted into the matter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The ambush comes after a military base in Djibo on Friday (October 28) was attacked by a strong powerful Support Group for Islam and Muslims (GSIM) associated with the terror group al-Qaeda. After this attack, the military reported that this "terrorist" attack claimed the lives of 10 soldiers and 50 were wounded.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Another attack in Djibo in September resulted in 37 deaths of soldiers and 18 terrorists killed. After this, Ibrahim Toup the new commander conducted a coup in Burkina. This was the second coup in Burkina. Coups in the country have forced over two million people to displace and claimed lives of thousands of lives.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As the number of attacks in the country is increasing, the authorities have also started a drive to enlist&nbsp;nearly 50,000 civilian defence volunteers to support the country's army.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Security forces in Burkina Faso in conversation with AFP on Sunday said that suspected jihadists ambushed and killed 13 soldiers and left many injured. One of the sources said that the attack on Saturday along the road linking Fada N’Gourma with Natiaboani also left four personnel of the defence forces injured.

Security forces in Burkina Faso in conversation with AFP on Sunday said that suspected jihadists ambushed and killed 13 soldiers and left many injured. One of the sources said that the attack on Saturday along the road linking Fada N’Gourma with Natiaboani also left four personnel of the defence forces injured. Also read | Burkina Faso to select transitional president, says decree Another official source confirmed the number of casualties and said that reinforcements had been sent while an investigation is being conducted into the matter. The ambush comes after a military base in Djibo on Friday (October 28) was attacked by a strong powerful Support Group for Islam and Muslims (GSIM) associated with the terror group al-Qaeda. After this attack, the military reported that this "terrorist" attack claimed the lives of 10 soldiers and 50 were wounded. Also read | Ibrahim Traore officially named Burkina Faso President after military coup Another attack in Djibo in September resulted in 37 deaths of soldiers and 18 terrorists killed. After this, Ibrahim Toup the new commander conducted a coup in Burkina. This was the second coup in Burkina. Coups in the country have forced over two million people to displace and claimed lives of thousands of lives. As the number of attacks in the country is increasing, the authorities have also started a drive to enlist nearly 50,000 civilian defence volunteers to support the country's army. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>Couple of days after Russia suspended its participation in the grain deal that allowed the export of Ukrainian grain, global wheat prices have shot exponentially shot up, rising nearly six per cent.</p>

<p>Reportedly, Chicago wheat futures, the most active wheat contract on the board stood at $8.77 a bushel on Monday at 0816 GMT which was a jump of 5.8 per cent. It previously touched the high of $8.93 before dropping a touch.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The increase in the prices comes in the backdrop of Moscow's decision which has left Kyiv in the lurch.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As reported by WION, on Saturday, Russia's defence ministry in a telegram post informed about the decision to pull out of the Black Sea deal.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

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<p>"In light of the terrorist act carried out by the Kyiv regime with the participation of British experts against ships of the Black Sea fleet and civilian vessels involved in the security of grain corridors, Russia suspends its participation in the implementation of the agreement on the export of agricultural products from Ukrainian ports," read the statement.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The immediate effect of the suspension is that millions of tonnes of wheat that was bound for Africa and West Asia has been stranded.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The western world has accused Moscow of using food commodities, after gas as a means to leverage its position in the ongoing conflict. Meanwhile, Kremlin on Monday released a statement and argued it was all down to the security of the corridor.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"In conditions where Russia talks about the impossibility of guaranteeing the safety of navigation in these areas, such deal is hardly feasible. And it takes on a different character, much more risky, dangerous," said Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Notably, after months of jeopardy, a deal brokered by Turkey and the United Nations in July lifted a Russian naval blockade of Ukraine's Black Sea cities and set terms for millions of tonnes of wheat and other grain to start flowing from Ukraine's filled silos and ports.</p>

<p>However, experts believe that after facing a few setbacks in the war, Putin is willing to choke the supply route and use the situation to his advantage.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Couple of days after Russia suspended its participation in the grain deal that allowed the export of Ukrainian grain, global wheat prices have shot exponentially shot up, rising nearly six per cent.

Couple of days after Russia suspended its participation in the grain deal that allowed the export of Ukrainian grain, global wheat prices have shot exponentially shot up, rising nearly six per cent. Reportedly, Chicago wheat futures, the most active wheat contract on the board stood at $8.77 a bushel on Monday at 0816 GMT which was a jump of 5.8 per cent. It previously touched the high of $8.93 before dropping a touch. The increase in the prices comes in the backdrop of Moscow's decision which has left Kyiv in the lurch. As reported by WION, on Saturday, Russia's defence ministry in a telegram post informed about the decision to pull out of the Black Sea deal. Read more: Russia suspends participation in Ukraine grain deal, cites attack on its fleet in Crimea bay as reason "In light of the terrorist act carried out by the Kyiv regime with the participation of British experts against ships of the Black Sea fleet and civilian vessels involved in the security of grain corridors, Russia suspends its participation in the implementation of the agreement on the export of agricultural products from Ukrainian ports," read the statement. WATCH | Gravitas: Russia-Ukraine discuss grain export crisis × The immediate effect of the suspension is that millions of tonnes of wheat that was bound for Africa and West Asia has been stranded. The western world has accused Moscow of using food commodities, after gas as a means to leverage its position in the ongoing conflict. Meanwhile, Kremlin on Monday released a statement and argued it was all down to the security of the corridor. "In conditions where Russia talks about the impossibility of guaranteeing the safety of navigation in these areas, such deal is hardly feasible. And it takes on a different character, much more risky, dangerous," said Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. Read more: Russia-Ukraine war LIVE updates: Ukraine targeted by missiles; grain exports restart Notably, after months of jeopardy, a deal brokered by Turkey and the United Nations in July lifted a Russian naval blockade of Ukraine's Black Sea cities and set terms for millions of tonnes of wheat and other grain to start flowing from Ukraine's filled silos and ports. However, experts believe that after facing a few setbacks in the war, Putin is willing to choke the supply route and use the situation to his advantage. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Wheat prices climb nearly six percent after Russia pulls out of Black Sea deal

<p>India's No.2 telecom carrier by subscribers Bharti Airtel reported a bigger-than-expected increase in second-quarter revenue on Monday, helped by 4G subscriber additions and higher revenue per user.</p>

<p>The company's consolidated revenue from operations rose nearly 22 per cent&nbsp;year-over-year to 345.27 billion Indian rupees ($4.17 billion) in the three months that ended September 30.</p>

<p>Analysts, on average, were expecting revenue of 339.21 billion rupees, according to Refinitiv IBES data.</p>

<p>Airtel, as the company is popularly called, said revenue from its India mobile services, which has 328 million subscribers, rose nearly 25 per cent&nbsp;to 189.58 billion rupees.</p>

<p>Its 4G data customers increased by five&nbsp;million from the previous quarter to 210 million in the latest quarter.</p>

<p>Airtel's average revenue per user (ARPU), a key performance indicator for telecom firms, was 190 rupees, clocking a 3.8 per cent&nbsp;sequential rise and a roughly 24 per cent&nbsp;year-on-year increase.</p>

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<p>Earlier this month, market leader Reliance Jio, the telecom arm of conglomerate Reliance Industries said its ARPU rose just under one per cent&nbsp;sequentially to 177.2 rupees in the quarter.</p>

<p>Airtel's net profit for the September quarter climbed to 21.45 billion rupees from 11.34 billion rupees a year ago, but missed analysts' estimates of 24.67 billion rupees. Its expenses surged by 16.7 per cent&nbsp;in the quarter.</p>

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<p>The New Delhi-based company said mobile data consumption surged by 19.6 per cent, with consumption per mobile data customer at 20.3 GB per month.</p>

<p>Analysts expect telecom firms to announce tariff hikes by the end of fiscal 2023, having spent billions of dollars in the country's recent 5G auction. Airtel spent 430.84 billion rupees and launched its 5G services earlier this month.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indian-regulator-greenlits-govts-proposal-to-convert-vodafone-ideas-192-billion-dues-to-equity-527206">Read more:&nbsp;Indian regulator greenlights govt proposal to convert Vodafone Idea's $1.92 billion dues into equity</a></strong></p>

<p>ARPU needs to be at 200 rupees and ultimately at 300 rupees for a financially healthy business model, Airtel said last November, when it raised tariffs. The stock hit a record high of 833.80 rupees earlier in the day and has risen nearly 22 per cent&nbsp;this year through Monday's close.</p>

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India's No.2 telecom carrier by subscribers Bharti Airtel reported a bigger-than-expected increase in second-quarter revenue on Monday, helped by 4G subscriber additions and higher revenue per user.

India's No.2 telecom carrier by subscribers Bharti Airtel reported a bigger-than-expected increase in second-quarter revenue on Monday, helped by 4G subscriber additions and higher revenue per user. The company's consolidated revenue from operations rose nearly 22 per cent year-over-year to 345.27 billion Indian rupees ($4.17 billion) in the three months that ended September 30. Analysts, on average, were expecting revenue of 339.21 billion rupees, according to Refinitiv IBES data. Airtel, as the company is popularly called, said revenue from its India mobile services, which has 328 million subscribers, rose nearly 25 per cent to 189.58 billion rupees. Its 4G data customers increased by five million from the previous quarter to 210 million in the latest quarter. Airtel's average revenue per user (ARPU), a key performance indicator for telecom firms, was 190 rupees, clocking a 3.8 per cent sequential rise and a roughly 24 per cent year-on-year increase. Read more: Indian government pressing mobile manufacturers to release 5G updates Earlier this month, market leader Reliance Jio, the telecom arm of conglomerate Reliance Industries said its ARPU rose just under one per cent sequentially to 177.2 rupees in the quarter. Airtel's net profit for the September quarter climbed to 21.45 billion rupees from 11.34 billion rupees a year ago, but missed analysts' estimates of 24.67 billion rupees. Its expenses surged by 16.7 per cent in the quarter. WATCH | WION Business News | Watch out for 5G scams in India × The New Delhi-based company said mobile data consumption surged by 19.6 per cent, with consumption per mobile data customer at 20.3 GB per month. Analysts expect telecom firms to announce tariff hikes by the end of fiscal 2023, having spent billions of dollars in the country's recent 5G auction. Airtel spent 430.84 billion rupees and launched its 5G services earlier this month. Read more: Indian regulator greenlights govt proposal to convert Vodafone Idea's $1.92 billion dues into equity ARPU needs to be at 200 rupees and ultimately at 300 rupees for a financially healthy business model, Airtel said last November, when it raised tariffs. The stock hit a record high of 833.80 rupees earlier in the day and has risen nearly 22 per cent this year through Monday's close. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

India's second largest telco Bharti Airtel posts strong Q2 numbers as users increase

<p><meta name="uuid" content="uuidCMJuAyDX4sZa" /><meta charset="utf-8" />Ahead of the assembly polls in the Western Indian state of Gujarat, the ruling BJP government is mulling a strategy to implement Uniform Civil Code (UCC). Reportedly, the state government will be forming a high-level committee under a retired high court or supreme court judge to look into the matter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The announcement was made by the minister of state for home&nbsp;Harsh Sanghavi after a cabinet meeting in the capital city of Gandhinagar.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi and union home minister Amit Shah, CM Bhupendra Patel has taken a historic decision in the cabinet meeting today — of forming a committee for implementing the Uniform Civil Code in the state," said&nbsp;Sanghavi.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Later, Sanghavi took to Twitter to state, "A high level committee will be formed to implement the "Uniform Civil Code" in Gujarat."&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="gu">રાજ્યમાં સમાન સીવીલ કોડ (Uniform Civil Code)ની આવશ્યકતા ચકાસવા તથા આ કોડ માટેનો મુસદ્દો તૈયાર કરવા સુપ્રિમ કોર્ટ/હાઇકોર્ટના નિવૃત્ત ન્યાયાધીશશ્રીની અધ્યક્ષતામાં ઉચ્ચકક્ષાની સમિતિની રચના કરવાનો મહત્વપૂર્ણ નિર્ણય આજે રાજ્ય મંત્રીમંડળની બેઠકમાં લેવામાં આવ્યો છે.</p>
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<p>As reported extensively by WION, UCC has been an ideological and political promise by the BJP for a long time. In the BJP’s 2019 general election manifesto, the party committed itself to implementing UCC on a country level.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, despite being in power for more than eight years now, the Narendra Modi government is yet to take a rather decisive step on the issue.</p>

<p><strong>Not the first time BJP has made such an announcement</strong></p>

<p>However, those privy to the matter understand that BJP has a knack of using UCC as a poll plank and sweep the votes ahead of crucial assembly elections.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier this year, prior to the Uttarakhand state election, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami made a similar announcement, informing about constituting a committee to look into the implementation of UCC.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“This committee will prepare a draft of the uniform civil code for the people of Uttarakhand. This UCC will be for equal laws on subjects like marriage, divorce, land, property and inheritance for people of all religions."</p>

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<p>UCC and its implementation finds a mention in India's Constitution under the Directive Principles of State Policy.</p>

<p>"The State shall endeavour to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India,” states Article 44 of the Constitution.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, UCC is an&nbsp;exhaustive set of common laws for all religions governing personal matters like marriage, divorce, adoption, succession, and others. It aims at ensuring equality among all religions.</p>

<p>However, a significant portion of the population, mostly Muslims are against UCC as it might interfere with the Muslim Personal Law, more colloquially known as Shariat.&nbsp;</p>

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Ahead of the assembly polls in the Western Indian state of Gujarat, the ruling BJP government is mulling a strategy to implement Uniform Civil Code (UCC). Reportedly, the state government will be forming a high-level committee under a retired high court or supreme court judge to look into the matter.

Ahead of the assembly polls in the Western Indian state of Gujarat, the ruling BJP government is mulling a strategy to implement Uniform Civil Code (UCC). Reportedly, the state government will be forming a high-level committee under a retired high court or supreme court judge to look into the matter. The announcement was made by the minister of state for home Harsh Sanghavi after a cabinet meeting in the capital city of Gandhinagar. “Under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi and union home minister Amit Shah, CM Bhupendra Patel has taken a historic decision in the cabinet meeting today — of forming a committee for implementing the Uniform Civil Code in the state," said Sanghavi. Also watch: India bridge collapse: At least 122 killed and over 100 injured in Gujarat Later, Sanghavi took to Twitter to state, "A high level committee will be formed to implement the "Uniform Civil Code" in Gujarat." गुजरात में "यूनिफॉर्म सिविल कोड" को लागू करने की दिशा में उच्चस्तरीय कमेटी का गठन किया जाएगा।#UCCInGujarat — Harsh Sanghavi (@sanghaviharsh) October 29, 2022 × રાજ્યમાં સમાન સીવીલ કોડ (Uniform Civil Code)ની આવશ્યકતા ચકાસવા તથા આ કોડ માટેનો મુસદ્દો તૈયાર કરવા સુપ્રિમ કોર્ટ/હાઇકોર્ટના નિવૃત્ત ન્યાયાધીશશ્રીની અધ્યક્ષતામાં ઉચ્ચકક્ષાની સમિતિની રચના કરવાનો મહત્વપૂર્ણ નિર્ણય આજે રાજ્ય મંત્રીમંડળની બેઠકમાં લેવામાં આવ્યો છે. — Bhupendra Patel (@Bhupendrapbjp) October 29, 2022 × Read more: Time to honour commitment on Uniform Civil Code As reported extensively by WION, UCC has been an ideological and political promise by the BJP for a long time. In the BJP’s 2019 general election manifesto, the party committed itself to implementing UCC on a country level. However, despite being in power for more than eight years now, the Narendra Modi government is yet to take a rather decisive step on the issue. Not the first time BJP has made such an announcement However, those privy to the matter understand that BJP has a knack of using UCC as a poll plank and sweep the votes ahead of crucial assembly elections. Earlier this year, prior to the Uttarakhand state election, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami made a similar announcement, informing about constituting a committee to look into the implementation of UCC. “This committee will prepare a draft of the uniform civil code for the people of Uttarakhand. This UCC will be for equal laws on subjects like marriage, divorce, land, property and inheritance for people of all religions." WATCH | Gravitas Plus: Uniform Civil Code: Is India ready? × UCC and its implementation finds a mention in India's Constitution under the Directive Principles of State Policy. "The State shall endeavour to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India,” states Article 44 of the Constitution. Notably, UCC is an exhaustive set of common laws for all religions governing personal matters like marriage, divorce, adoption, succession, and others. It aims at ensuring equality among all religions. However, a significant portion of the population, mostly Muslims are against UCC as it might interfere with the Muslim Personal Law, more colloquially known as Shariat. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE: WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>There is good news for the saffron farmers in the Kashmir Valley this year. It's a bumper harvest of saffron in the valley which has brought happiness among the saffron growers of Kashmir. Farmers say that the production is double pf what it was last year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Thousands of families are associated with saffron farming in the Kashmir region. They&nbsp;are busy plucking the saffron flowers from the fields.</p>

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<p>Kashmir has more than 3700 hectares of land under the cultivation of saffron. The Pampore area in Pulwama is the main hub for growing saffron. However, the spice is now being cultivated across different districts of Kashmir valley as well.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"As compared to last year, the production this year is twice of what it was the previous year. Adequate rain at the proper time helped&nbsp;and that's why we had the best production. This is much better than the previous year. The GI tag is good for us, and will benefit us. It makes sure the purest Kashmiri saffron is sold in the market,'' said Farhad, a saffron farmer.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The tourists visiting the valley are stopping at the saffron farms to see how it is grown. A lot of tourists are buying saffron from the farms as well.</p>

<p>''With the grace of God, the crop is much better this year than what we had hoped for. We have been harvesting for days and you can see this farm was harvested yesterday and today. There is so much to be picked as well. This whole place is dependent on saffron as we grow most of the saffron from the Kashmir region," said Nasir Hamid, another saffron farmer.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"GI tagging is beneficial for us, but we have seen a lot of non-Kashmiri products being sold across India on Kashmir name and that needs to be stopped. Although GI tagging has not reached ground level farmers. The tourists visit our farms, and they see with their own eyes how we grow saffron. This also makes sure they believe the authenticity of the saffron from here. The world's best saffron is grown in the Kashmir valley and demand for it has been good," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The tourists are appreciative of the farmers growing saffron in the valley. It is a unique experience for them to see the saffron farms.</p>

<p>''It is a unique experience, we come from Pune&nbsp;and don't get to see all this. Saffron is expensive and seeing its farming was a great experience. Kashmiri saffron is the best and is known all over the world. It provides great fragrance and taste to dishes," said Vikrant, a tourist.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Saffron is used on numerous occasions in India. The use of saffron in&nbsp;puja and making sweets for festivals is considered&nbsp;auspicious.&nbsp;</p>

<p>''We have come to see saffron farming as we use it in so many things, while making sweets, and during Puja. It is considered very auspicious. I am seeing the saffron flower for the first time. All sweets like shrikhand are made with it," said Preeti, another tourist.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The saffron farmers have been demanding that the rates of saffron should be revised. With everything becoming expensive in the market and the process involved in growing and processing the saffron becoming costlier as well, the saffron farmers say the rates need to be increased for them to sustain.&nbsp;</p>

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There is good news for the saffron farmers in the Kashmir Valley this year. It's a bumper harvest of saffron in the valley which has brought happiness among the saffron growers of Kashmir.

There is good news for the saffron farmers in the Kashmir Valley this year. It's a bumper harvest of saffron in the valley which has brought happiness among the saffron growers of Kashmir. Farmers say that the production is double pf what it was last year. Thousands of families are associated with saffron farming in the Kashmir region. They are busy plucking the saffron flowers from the fields. Kashmir has more than 3700 hectares of land under the cultivation of saffron. The Pampore area in Pulwama is the main hub for growing saffron. However, the spice is now being cultivated across different districts of Kashmir valley as well. "As compared to last year, the production this year is twice of what it was the previous year. Adequate rain at the proper time helped and that's why we had the best production. This is much better than the previous year. The GI tag is good for us, and will benefit us. It makes sure the purest Kashmiri saffron is sold in the market,'' said Farhad, a saffron farmer. The tourists visiting the valley are stopping at the saffron farms to see how it is grown. A lot of tourists are buying saffron from the farms as well. ''With the grace of God, the crop is much better this year than what we had hoped for. We have been harvesting for days and you can see this farm was harvested yesterday and today. There is so much to be picked as well. This whole place is dependent on saffron as we grow most of the saffron from the Kashmir region," said Nasir Hamid, another saffron farmer. "GI tagging is beneficial for us, but we have seen a lot of non-Kashmiri products being sold across India on Kashmir name and that needs to be stopped. Although GI tagging has not reached ground level farmers. The tourists visit our farms, and they see with their own eyes how we grow saffron. This also makes sure they believe the authenticity of the saffron from here. The world's best saffron is grown in the Kashmir valley and demand for it has been good," he added. The tourists are appreciative of the farmers growing saffron in the valley. It is a unique experience for them to see the saffron farms. ''It is a unique experience, we come from Pune and don't get to see all this. Saffron is expensive and seeing its farming was a great experience. Kashmiri saffron is the best and is known all over the world. It provides great fragrance and taste to dishes," said Vikrant, a tourist. ALSO WATCH: Two migrant laborers shot dead in Shopian in south Kashmir Saffron is used on numerous occasions in India. The use of saffron in puja and making sweets for festivals is considered auspicious. ''We have come to see saffron farming as we use it in so many things, while making sweets, and during Puja. It is considered very auspicious. I am seeing the saffron flower for the first time. All sweets like shrikhand are made with it," said Preeti, another tourist. The saffron farmers have been demanding that the rates of saffron should be revised. With everything becoming expensive in the market and the process involved in growing and processing the saffron becoming costlier as well, the saffron farmers say the rates need to be increased for them to sustain. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully test-fired its CE-20 Cryogenic engine, as part of the preparation for the next launch of its heaviest rocket. This latest test comes a week after the Indian Space agency placed 36 satellites of the UK-based 'OneWeb', into Low Earth Orbit, using its heaviest rocket LVM3. The next launch to be carried out using the LVM3 will be performed sometime around January or February 2023, Chairman, ISRO, Dr.S. Somanath told WION.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>According to ISRO, "The flight acceptance hot test of a CE-20 engine is successfully carried out for a duration of 25 s in the High-Altitude Test facility of ISRO Propulsion Complex at Mahendragiri". It is noticeable&nbsp;that the CE-20 engine has flown on all five flights of the LVM3 rocket and has delivered success in every single launch. Now, the question arises why is a further engine test required?&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The LVM3 rocket&nbsp;is a three-stage heavy-lift launch vehicle developed by ISRO. The vehicle has two solid strap-on boosters (burns solid fuel), a core-stage liquid booster (burns a combination of liquid fuels) and a cryogenic upper stage (burns liquid hydrogen with liquid oxygen). LVM3&nbsp;is designed to carry a 4-ton class of satellites into Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) or about 10 tons to Low Earth Orbit (LEO), which is about twice the capability of its predecessor, the GSLV Mk II or GSLV rocket.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The LVM3 is powered by three stages - solid, liquid and cryogenic. Solid-fuel boosters are the most reliable and the technology that ISRO has been using for the longest time. Hence, the need for testing is not as high, when compared to liquid-fuel and cryogenic engines which are far more complicated machines than solid-fuel ones.&nbsp;Also, the CE-20 Cryogenic engine being less than a decade old, means there are more reasons for ISRO to test-fire it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This also brings forth another fact - Solid-fuel rockets are only meant to be fired once and after a complete burn, they have to be discarded (comparable to a candle). So, the engine being tested is discarded after the test and a new one will have to be flown on the actual rocket. While some parts can be recovered, refurbished and re-used, it isn't commercially viable in most cases, so, a new solid booster is built. However, in the case of liquid-fuel or cryogenic engines, it is possible to refurbish and reuse the engine multiple times. This means, the same engine which is tested on earth at a test facility, can be checked, re-fuelled and flown. It is the same principle that is being used to execute missions by re-usable rockets, where the rocket engines fly to space, land back on earth and are refurbished and re-used for further launches.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>ISRO said, "The major objectives of the flight acceptance test were to confirm the integrity of the hardware, assessment of subsystems' performance and tune the engine for meeting the mission requirements parameters for engine tuning for flight operation. Analysis of test data confirmed the satisfactory performance of the engine systems. This engine will be assembled to the C25 flight stage being integrated for the LVM3 M3 vehicle".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Given the successful test, ISRO can now work on performing further refurbishment on the engine and integrating it into the Cryogenic stage, which can eventually be assembled onto the rocket. It must also be noted that this test is crucial.</p>

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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully test-fired its CE-20 Cryogenic engine, as part of the preparation for the next launch of its heaviest rocket.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully test-fired its CE-20 Cryogenic engine, as part of the preparation for the next launch of its heaviest rocket. This latest test comes a week after the Indian Space agency placed 36 satellites of the UK-based 'OneWeb', into Low Earth Orbit, using its heaviest rocket LVM3. The next launch to be carried out using the LVM3 will be performed sometime around January or February 2023, Chairman, ISRO, Dr.S. Somanath told WION. #ISRO Chairman Dr.S.Somanath tells me: 5 launches in 5 months PSLV BhutanSat-OceanSat Nov SSLV repeat GSLV Mk2 NavIC Next-gen GSLV Mk3 @OneWeb Jan/Feb PSLV Aditya L1 Mar He adds - LVM3 has market potential, talks underway with industry, NSIL will industrialize it sooner@isro pic.twitter.com/nG2NI5oy9W — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) October 25, 2022 × According to ISRO, "The flight acceptance hot test of a CE-20 engine is successfully carried out for a duration of 25 s in the High-Altitude Test facility of ISRO Propulsion Complex at Mahendragiri". It is noticeable that the CE-20 engine has flown on all five flights of the LVM3 rocket and has delivered success in every single launch. Now, the question arises why is a further engine test required? Also read | India: Duo treated for depression at govt mental health institute fall in love, tie the knot The LVM3 rocket is a three-stage heavy-lift launch vehicle developed by ISRO. The vehicle has two solid strap-on boosters (burns solid fuel), a core-stage liquid booster (burns a combination of liquid fuels) and a cryogenic upper stage (burns liquid hydrogen with liquid oxygen). LVM3 is designed to carry a 4-ton class of satellites into Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) or about 10 tons to Low Earth Orbit (LEO), which is about twice the capability of its predecessor, the GSLV Mk II or GSLV rocket. The LVM3 is powered by three stages - solid, liquid and cryogenic. Solid-fuel boosters are the most reliable and the technology that ISRO has been using for the longest time. Hence, the need for testing is not as high, when compared to liquid-fuel and cryogenic engines which are far more complicated machines than solid-fuel ones. Also, the CE-20 Cryogenic engine being less than a decade old, means there are more reasons for ISRO to test-fire it. This also brings forth another fact - Solid-fuel rockets are only meant to be fired once and after a complete burn, they have to be discarded (comparable to a candle). So, the engine being tested is discarded after the test and a new one will have to be flown on the actual rocket. While some parts can be recovered, refurbished and re-used, it isn't commercially viable in most cases, so, a new solid booster is built. However, in the case of liquid-fuel or cryogenic engines, it is possible to refurbish and reuse the engine multiple times. This means, the same engine which is tested on earth at a test facility, can be checked, re-fuelled and flown. It is the same principle that is being used to execute missions by re-usable rockets, where the rocket engines fly to space, land back on earth and are refurbished and re-used for further launches. Also watch: India: ISRO Rocket Launch | 36 satellites on board lifts off ISRO said, "The major objectives of the flight acceptance test were to confirm the integrity of the hardware, assessment of subsystems' performance and tune the engine for meeting the mission requirements parameters for engine tuning for flight operation. Analysis of test data confirmed the satisfactory performance of the engine systems. This engine will be assembled to the C25 flight stage being integrated for the LVM3 M3 vehicle". Given the successful test, ISRO can now work on performing further refurbishment on the engine and integrating it into the Cryogenic stage, which can eventually be assembled onto the rocket. It must also be noted that this test is crucial. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and People's Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti took&nbsp;a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement in which he called the Kashmir youth&nbsp;'icons' in&nbsp;his 'Mann ki Baat' radio speech on Sunday.</p>

<p>"It's funny that the PM is calling the youth of Kashmir as icons for the country," said&nbsp;Mufti.&nbsp;</p>

<p>''The youth of Jammu and Kashmir are on roads demanding jobs and means of livelihood.&nbsp; Youth who got selected in police and other departments after clearing exams&nbsp;are demanding justice as their selection was&nbsp;cancelled due to corruption. I think the PM is adding salt to the wounds of job seekers,'' added Mufti.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>While talking about the recent target killings of Kashmiri Pandits and some Kashmiri Pandit families leaving the valley, Mehbooba said, "After 2019, the security situation has reached a stage where Kashmiri Pandits are being continuously targeted in different areas of the valley. Today it's not the regime of National Conference or PDP, the ruling party BJP is both in centre and J&amp;K and despite that Kashmiri Pandits are leaving Kashmir which is big question mark on their governance."</p>

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Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and People's Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement in which he called the Kashmir youth 'icons' in his 'Mann ki Baat' radio speech on Sunday.

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and People's Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement in which he called the Kashmir youth 'icons' in his 'Mann ki Baat' radio speech on Sunday. "It's funny that the PM is calling the youth of Kashmir as icons for the country," said Mufti. ''The youth of Jammu and Kashmir are on roads demanding jobs and means of livelihood. Youth who got selected in police and other departments after clearing exams are demanding justice as their selection was cancelled due to corruption. I think the PM is adding salt to the wounds of job seekers,'' added Mufti. Read more: Bumper saffron harvest in Kashmir region. Farmers happy with abundant production While talking about the recent target killings of Kashmiri Pandits and some Kashmiri Pandit families leaving the valley, Mehbooba said, "After 2019, the security situation has reached a stage where Kashmiri Pandits are being continuously targeted in different areas of the valley. Today it's not the regime of National Conference or PDP, the ruling party BJP is both in centre and J&K and despite that Kashmiri Pandits are leaving Kashmir which is big question mark on their governance." Also watch: WION Climate Tracker: India's Kashmir Valley turns white as it witnesses season's first snowfall Mehbooba said she has always taken oath under the Constitution and to save it is her duty. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Do you like going to the office or working in general? Most of us will say no, especially after Covid.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As the call to return to their office is rising, employees are looking for ways to escape it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A survey conducted by Frank recruitment Group stated that the possible reasons for skipping school or work have increased over the past two years, Bloomberg is reporting. In 2022, the searches went up to two million. The searches in 2018 were nearly 300,000.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Americans stand at the top&nbsp;looking for possible excuses to escape work. Common among these are related to family or home emergencies, health issues and even "my car broke down."</p>

<p>The two years of the Covid hiatus and working from home have made all of us homesick. No one wants to travel or socialise. Coming to the office for some means less sleep, hectic schedules, and less bandwidth to balance with life.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Well, the pandemic itself cannot only be blamed. The increase in concerns comes as the count of resignations and firing has increased, with rising demands to work. This is due to Covid and economic downturn of many firms which led to firing many and asking the remaining staff to do more.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>People in the US have opposed&nbsp;the RTO (return to office) mandates. Research by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York stated that Americans nearly save up to 60 million hours daily by working from home.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, companies have now started to address the issues. Some have introduced a three-day working plan. In the UK, after this trial, the amount of productivity among people increased.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, Till when will this plan work? Will this plan be able to increase productivity efficiently?&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Do you like going to the office or working in general? Most of us will say no, especially after Covid. As the call to return to their office is rising, employees are looking for ways to escape it.

Do you like going to the office or working in general? Most of us will say no, especially after Covid. As the call to return to their office is rising, employees are looking for ways to escape it. A survey conducted by Frank recruitment Group stated that the possible reasons for skipping school or work have increased over the past two years, Bloomberg is reporting. In 2022, the searches went up to two million. The searches in 2018 were nearly 300,000. Also read | Climate activists glue themselves to dinosaur exhibit in Berlin museum Americans stand at the top looking for possible excuses to escape work. Common among these are related to family or home emergencies, health issues and even "my car broke down." The two years of the Covid hiatus and working from home have made all of us homesick. No one wants to travel or socialise. Coming to the office for some means less sleep, hectic schedules, and less bandwidth to balance with life. Well, the pandemic itself cannot only be blamed. The increase in concerns comes as the count of resignations and firing has increased, with rising demands to work. This is due to Covid and economic downturn of many firms which led to firing many and asking the remaining staff to do more. Also read | Painting by Piet Mondrian hanging upside down for 77 years People in the US have opposed the RTO (return to office) mandates. Research by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York stated that Americans nearly save up to 60 million hours daily by working from home. However, companies have now started to address the issues. Some have introduced a three-day working plan. In the UK, after this trial, the amount of productivity among people increased. However, Till when will this plan work? Will this plan be able to increase productivity efficiently? (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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